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WILDFLOWER HIKE ing lot at 16138 Davis Road, INDIANA DOMINATES STATE LINE Spencerville, IN at 10:00 a.m. PAWS FOR A CAUSE ALL-STAR TOURNAMENT ON APRIL 25 More parking is available just to the west. Everyone is welcome to this free event. For more information and a map go to www.mameenc. com – Upcoming Events tab or on facebook at www. facebook.com/maumeenatu- reclub and go to the Spring Beauties event page.

2nd ANNUAL CELEBRATION Spring wildfl owers love to OF ARTS & ARTISTS OF show off at McNabb-Walter PAULDING COUNTY Nature Preserve. Located not far from the historic Spen- Th e John Paulding His- cerville covered bridge, this torical Society will be host- 195 acre natural area borders ing their 2nd Annual Cele- Sheriff Jason K. Landers help of the kennel Facebook the St. Joe River on the west. bration of Arts and Artists Th ere are picturesque views of will be participating in the page, an additional 154 dogs of Paulding County. Th e upcoming “Paws for a Cause” have been reunited with their ravines of Davis Creek and an display will be open to the old growth maple woods still event. “Th e community’s sup- owners. Th ese are fantastic public beginning May 16 port of this event has been numbers that we should all be shows remnants of a sugar and will run through the camp used over many gener- great and should be a fun very proud of. Th is has been month of June. Th is year time,” states Sheriff Landers. a team eff ort and we want ations. Th e woods has tower- will feature wood carvings, ing trees – sugar maple, tulip, “Paulding County Dog War- to continue into 2015 with pencil drawings, charcoal den Jared Renollet has been the same success. “Friends red and white oak, beech, ash and graphite pictures. Th e and sycamore. Spring brings fortunate to have volunteers of the Paulding County Dog display, which is free and assuring the county’s dogs Kennel” (pending 501c3) is a a carpet of trillium, trout lily, open to the public, will spring beauties, dutchman’s are properly taken care of and new organization which has feature works by adult cur- fi nding homes. Events like formed to fundraise for the breeches and fl ox. rent and deceased artists of Spring is also a great time this one will enable these an- shelter dogs’ medical care, the county. Artists or their imals to receive the attention transport assistance and to fi nd migrating birds at Mc- family members are invit- Nabb-Walter. Many varities they need.” miscellaneous needs of the ed to bring their works to For the year of 2014 the shelter dogs. Th ey have some of warblers pass through ev- the museum any Tuesday ery year, along with thrushes, Paulding County Dog Ken- great ideas in the future of ap- from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. nel has helped place 134 dogs plying for grants and assist- David Hardin fl ies above the challengers in the Dunk contest tanagers, kinglets, grosbeak Pictures should be ready to and fl ycatchers, just to name into new homes or no kill ing with spay & neuter cost at the Indiana Ohio All Star Classic. More pictures at west- hang. Also, please include a rescue centers. Th rough the just to name a few. bendnews.net a few. brief biography when sub- Join Maumee Nature Club In conjunction with the Th e cross-state All-Star from all over Northwest Ohio mitting your artwork. Paulding County Sheriff ’s on April 25 as they explore Deadline for entry is May Basketball Classic, sponsored and Northeast Indiana, send- the beautiful trails at this Offi ce, Friends of the Pauld- by Parkview Sports Medicine, ing their top seniors from the 12, 2015. For more informa- ing County Dog Kennel is ACRES preserve. Bring insect tion please call the museum rivalry took place at the An- basketball season over to this repellant, binoculars, a cam- hosting their fi rst fundrais- twerp High School on Sat- fi nal game. Th is was started at 419-399-8218 or 419-399- er called “Paws for a Cause”. era and/or fi eld guides. 3667. urday, April 18 with schools (Continued to Page 8) Meet in the east park- NOW HIRING (Continued to Page 2) Woodburn McDonald’s Apply Online at: -2,17+(¶$· 7($0 YENSER GROSS FSC Five Star Construction www.mcstate.com HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING,LLC. Room Additions • Garages • Roo ng or call 260-224-3550 Pole Barns • Decks • Siding & Concrete to set up an interview. (DVW$OOHQ&RXQW\6FKRROV Service Technicians and Installers SPRING SPECIALS! DQµ$¶'LVWULFW 103 West Merrin Street • Payne, OH $200 OFF $350 OFF Room Addition Brush College 12:(152//,1* 1DWLRQDO%OXH5LEERQ )RXU6WDU6FKRROV*UHDW,67(3VFRUHV Shingle & Metal Roof! or Garage! $ZHVRPH7HFKQRORJ\WRROV'HGLFDWHG &RPPLWWHG6WDII *2,000 sq. ft. minimum* *120 sq. ft. minimum* Greenhouse 419-263-2000 Doing Quality Work for Over 30 Years! Flowers, Vegetable Plants, &DOO&DOOWRWR Menno Lengacher • 260-740-0071 Licensed & Insured Seeds, Candy Onions, Onion HQUROO\RXUVWXGHQW72'$[email protected] OBITUARIES She is survived by fi ve 18th ANNUAL CRUISE-IN ON SECRETARY OF STATE SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK children: Anne (Raymond) BROADWAY HUSTED RELEASES NEW Hershey, Akron, OH, Th om- “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is as (Pam) Phlipot, Quincy, MI, BUSINESS FILING FIGURES your sting?” Th e sting of death is sin, and the power of sin John (Sue) Phlipot, Sylvania, FOR MARCH 2015 is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory OH, Michael (Sue) Phlipot, through our Lord Jesus Christ.” —1 Corinthians 15:55-57 Phoenix, AZ, and Sharon Ohio Secretary of State (Richard) Th omas, Defi ance; a Jon Husted announced 10,102 brother, Dennis (Jeanette) Hat- Th e state has experienced gion to start and maintain a new entities fi led to do busi- record business growth over new business. fi eld, Ft, Wayne, IN; thirteen ness in Ohio during March grandchildren: Julia, Heath- the past fi ve years, beginning Th ough the most visible er, Benjamin, Robert, Sarah, 2015, a high that marks a re- in 2010. Under the leadership role of the Secretary of State is Chris, Brian, Greg, Stephanie, cord month for the Buckeye of Secretary Husted, the state that of chief elections offi cer, Jenna, Jacob, Isaac, and Mark. State. has made it possible for more the offi ce is also the fi rst stop She is preceded in death Th ese numbers are up sig- than 80% of all fi lings to be for individuals or companies by her parents; husband; son, nifi cantly both compared to done online with one in two who want to fi le and start a Mark S. Phlipot; siblings: Jean Th e 18th Annual Cruise February 2015 where 7,918 companies now being estab- business in Ohio. While rec- OAKWOOD, OH: Robison, Herbert and Bernard Doyle A. “Tub” Price, age 85 In on Broadway is July 8, 2015 new entities fi led and for the lished electronically through ognizing these numbers can’t Hatfi eld. from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Broad- same month last year, March died Friday, April 17, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial the Secretary of State’s Ohio provide a complete picture Tub was bon February 2, way Street in New Haven, IN. 2014, when 9,271 new entities Business Central service. of Ohio’s jobs climate, they will be conducted 10 AM Sat- Th e car show is open to ev- fi led. In 2015, the Secretary of 1930 in Grover Hill, Ohio, the urday, April 25 at Divine Mer- Th e state legislature is are an important indicator of son of Fred and Evah (Corlew) eryone. Car show will feature State’s offi ce has assisted with cy Catholic Parish, Paulding. classics, restorations, muscle poised to give fi nal approval economic activity that Secre- Price. On December 17, 1950 he Burial will follow in Live Oak a total of 25,525 new business married Helen Jean Dunlap, who cars, antique cars, trucks, and in the coming weeks to leg- tary Husted hopes will add Cemetery, Paulding. fi lings. islation that will cut fees as- to the discussion of how to survives. He was a US Army vet- Visitation will be 2 – 8 PM street rods, motor cycles. Th ere “’If you build it, they will eran; the former owner/operator is no admission fee for spec- sociated with forming a new improve the state’s overall cli- Friday, April 24 at Den Herder come,” Secretary Husted said. business in Ohio. Secretary mate for business. of Price’s Sohio Service Station Funeral Home, with a Rosary tators or cars. Th is event will in Oakwood, Ohio; and retired “Over the past few years, Husted urged the General NOTE: New business fi l- Service at 7:30 PM. Th ere will benefi t the New Haven Police we’ve turned an outdated and from Johns Manville, Defi ance. also be visitation at the funeral Reserve so they may aid and as- Assembly to undertake this ings are classifi ed as forms He enjoyed raising sheep and sist the New Haven Police De- cumbersome business startup initiative in January aft er re- fi led with the Ohio Secre- home on Saturday from 8:30 process into a modern, 21st horses at the Shady Knoll. He until 9:30 AM. partment. Th ere will be more sponsible fi scal stewardship tary of State that declare especially loved spending time Donations may be made to than 450 cars on showcase for Century system that helps over the Secretary of State’s the formation of a business with his family and the Cleve- Masses; Paulding Co. Senior the car show. Canal Cruzers businesses hit the ground land Indians. offi ce has reduced operating entity, including for-profi t, Center; or Paulding Benevo- Car Club established 1994 in running in less than 24 hours. expenses by more than $14 non-profi t and professional He is also survived by fi ve lence Society “Bargain Bin”. If we want jobs in Ohio, we children: Bill (Cindy) Price, and New Haven IN has approxi- million over the past four corporations, limited liabili- Online condolences may be mately 21 families and is open need businesses; and to at- years, representing a 16% cut ty companies, partnerships, Jim (Peg) Price, both of Oak- sent to www.denherderfh .com wood, Jerry (Mary) Price, Defi - to anyone interested in Autos tract businesses, we have to from the previous adminis- limited partnerships and ance, Laura (Kevin) Frost, Con- and Trucks. move at the speed of business, tration. limited liability partnerships. tinental, and Ray (Lonnie) Price, (Continued from Page 1) Email or call for further in- which is exactly what we are Upon passage, it would Filing as a business in Ohio Lima; a brother, Dana (Ruby) Th is is a designer purse bin- formation: doing today.” mark the fi rst time this fee does not guarantee the com- Price; 20 grandchildren; and 25 go event that will be held at Steve Ostheimer (260)466- Th e historical high puts has been cut in modern histo- pany will begin operations, 3622 steveoldtimer@yahoo. great grandchildren. Grant’s Catering in Antwerp the state on track for a re- ry and would make Ohio the be profi table or create jobs. He is preceded in death by his th com cord-breaking year in 2015. parents; and siblings: Ray, Har- on Saturday, April 25 . Th e Bill Winsemann beth- least expensive state in the re- old “Mike” and Gerald “Chuck” support from the public has [email protected] (260) Price, Frances “Pete” Schwartz, been fantastic and they have 749-8058, Evelyn Shisler, and Mary Bryan. sold out. Th ey are putting the Dan Schuckel (260)-402- Funeral services will be confi nal touches on this event. 1152 [email protected] ducted 11 AM Tuesday, April 21 Follow the great things Sponsors: Canal Cruzers at Den Herder Funeral Home, they are doing on their Face- Car Club and the Trion Tavern Paulding. Burial will follow in The Road Home book page “Friends of the Find Canal Cruzers Car Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Oak- Paulding County Dog Ken- Club on Facebook: Canal Cru- wood with military graveside ...from The Gardens of Paulding rites. nel”. zers Car Club Visitation was be 2 – 8 PM 40% Discharged Home in 2014* Monday, April 20 at Den Herder OLD CROWN BRASS BAND OLD CROWN BRASS BAND *Percentage reflects January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014 Funeral Home, Paulding. Th ere CONCERT WITH YOUTH TO PRESENT A CONCERT is also visitation on Tuesday ENSEMBLE WITH NORTHROP HIGH from 10 AM until time of ser- At The Gardens of Paulding, we have one simple goal – to get you vices. SCHOOL BAND In lieu of fl owers, the family High school age brass and healthier, stronger, more independent and on the road home following requests donations made to Alz- percussionists will join the Th e Old Crown Brass surgery, hip or knee replacement, heart attack or stroke. heimer’s Association or Ameri- Old Crown Brass Band for Band will perform a concert can Heart Association. a concert on Monday May with the Northrop High Online condolences may be 18, 2015. Th e students, from sent to www.denherderfh .com School Band on Monday "They are more attentive than other places, so friendly. Therapists were area high schools, have been May 4, 2015 at Northrop nominated to appear with High School Auditorium great and very easy to talk to, kept me on target. I felt like I knew the the brass band by their band (7001 Coldwater Road, Fort staff all my life." – Dorothy P. directors. Th is is the second year the Old Crown Brass Wayne, Indiana 46825). Th e Old Crown Brass Band has welcomed local "I came to The Gardens of Paulding after both my knee replacement students to perform with Band has selected “Espana them in a “side-by-side” con- Cani”, “Shipston Prelude”, surgeries and it was nothing like what I thought it would be. I had cert. “Men of Harlech from a my own room. Nursing was right on top of my meds. The aides were Celtic Suite” and Ameri- Featured on this program Jacqueline Y. are “American Civil War can Civil War Fantasy for fantastic, they helped me day and night." – Fantasy”, “Band of Brothers”, it’s half of the concert. Th e “Green bushes” by Percy band is under the direction Grainger, “A Gaelic Blessing” of T.J. Faur and Tony Ales- PAULDING: “At the Movies with John sandrini. Doris M. Phlipot, age 84 Williams” and “Foundry” Also, two Northrop High died Saturday, April 18, 2015. featuring the percussion sec- School Concert Bands un- She was born March 31, tion. der the direction of John 1931 in Roanoke, Indiana, the Th e Youth Ensemble will Van Patten will perform daughter of Paul J. and Nellie join the Old Crown Brass C. (Landrigan) Hatfi eld. On selections and join the Old Band on the selections “Am- Crown Brass Band in the May 2, 1953 she married Har- merland”, “Hymn song on ry A. Phlipot, who proceeded fi nale “On a Hymnsong in her death on February 7, Phillip Bliss”,” Th e Witch of Phillip Bliss” by David 2011. She was a member of the and the Saint” and “Flourish Holsinger. for Wind Band” by Vaughn Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Old Crown Brass Band Williams. Paulding, the Altar Rosary was founded in 2007 and has Society and the Little Flower Old Crown Brass Band Study Group. was founded in 2007 and has become one of Fort Wayne’s become one of Fort Wayne’s premier performing ensem- premier performing ensem- bles. Th e band does about bles. Th e band does about 8-10 performances a year FOR 8-10 performances a year and and is in great demand The Gardens of Paulding is in great demand through- throughout Northeast In- Restoring Your Health - Returning You Home out Northeast Indiana and diana and Northwest Ohio. RENT: Northwest Ohio. Th e band Th e band recently acted as recently acted as host band host band and was awarded THIS and was awarded fi rst place fi rst place in the open divi- in the open division of the sion of the North Ameri- SPACE North American Brass Band can Brass Band Association THE GARDENS Association championships championships held in Fort of Paulding Remodeled weekly held in Fort Wayne. Wayne. if you request. Th e band is under the di- Admission is free. For TRANSITIONAL CARE I SKILLED NURSING I ASSISTED LIVING I LONG TERM CARE High-trafﬁ c area. rection of T.J. Faur and Tony more information contact: Convenient location. Alessandrini. Dave Jones (260-710- All maintenance Admission is free. For 2908) e-mail dsjones5533@ 199 CR 103, Paulding, Ohio 45879 included. more information contact: comcast.net OR Northrop 419-399-4940 www.thegardenspaulding.com Dave Jones (260-710- Call 419-258-2000 High School at 260-467- 2908) e-mail dsjones5533@ Part of the Peregrine Family of Ohio-Based Healthcare Communities for more info comcast.net 2300. Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 22, 2015 COMMUNITY MEMORIAL and promoting healthful liv- their ability to manage symp- WT GROVER HILL THIRD ROCKFORD BELLE TO FEATURE VERSATILE MUSIC ARTIST HOSPITAL DESIGNATED AS ing and this new rating con- toms and understand how NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL BOB WURST ON APRIL 25 A 5 STAR HOSPITAL fi rms that we are accomplish- their health problems aff ect 2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR ing our mission”. their lives. Individuals partic- Community Memorial ipate in interactive workshops ALL A’s: Hospital (CMH) of Hicks- STATE’S HEALTHY U OHIO facilitated by a pair of leaders, 1A – Gauge Landwehr, ville, Ohio is proud to an- INITIATIVE OFFERS THREE one or both of whom live with Lance Maenle, Riley Manz, nounce that data released WAYS TO LIVE “WELL a chronic disease themselves. Torree Sinn, Addison Stoller Workshops are available for from the Centers for Medi- BEYOND 60!” 1B – Whitney Boroff , Lily care & Medicaid Services chronic disease, diabetes and Boyd, Gabby Carman, Izzy (CMS) on April 16, 2015, show chronic pain. Foust, Jordan Hale, Aubree Nearly three out of four • Online workshops – Bet- that CMH was awarded the adults age 60 or older have Miller, Caden Sinn highest ranking possible, a 5 ter Choices, Better Health 2A – Morgan Elliott, a chronic health condition, is the online version of star rating. Only 251 hospi- such as diabetes, arthritis, Corbin Kimmel, Brady Mill- tals of 3,500 hospitals across HEALTHY U and is available er, Lorie Sinn, Kathleen high blood pressure and lung to anyone with a computer the United States ranked were disease, according to the Na- Stoller awarded this highest ranking. and internet access. Partici- 2B – Eli Martinez, Gage tional Council on Aging. Th e pants log on at their conve- Th is is the fi rst time that CMS Ogle, Nicholas Sinn, Tianna Bob Wurst, of Toledo, OH highlight for Bob came when likelihood of living with two nience for about two hours has introduced this ranking Sinn, Natalie Stoller, Trent will be appearing in concert asked to open for big name or more of these conditions per week and join other par- and the goal is to help con- Th ornell on April 25 at 7 pm, doors band “Alabama”. Over the increases with age. Left un- ticipants on a dedicated, se- sumers choose a hospital and 3A – Kyle Stoller, Nolan open at 6pm at the Rock- years, the band would con- checked, chronic conditions cure website. Workshops are understand the level of care Walls ford Belle, 135 Market Street, tinue opening for some of can limit independence and available for chronic disease available. 3B – Libby Meraz, Laryssa Rockford, OH. For more than the biggest names in coun try lower an individual’s quality and diabetes. Th e Hospital Compare star Whitman 40 years, he has been engag- music, playing at fairs and fes- of life. HEALTHY U Ohio, • HEALTHY U on Face- ratings are compiled with the 4A – Anna Miller, Rylee ing audiences by performing tivals, and making countless the state’s chronic disease book – Th e new HEALTHY patient experience in mind Miller, Kara Stoller, Laura country music, 50’s and 60’s TV appearances. Th ey would self-management program, U Ohio Facebook page (www. and include such topics as Th ornell rock ‘n roll, and classic music play round and square dances helps Ohioans stay active, facebook.com/HealthyUO- how well nurses and doctors 4B – Hannah Maenle, from the likes of Frank Sina- for many local organi za tions make healthy choices and hio) is your source for daily communicated with patients Elise Miller, Josh Shelton, tra, Bobby Darin, Elvis and and night clubs. When the manage chronic conditions information, resources and and how responsive hospital Sydnee Sinn, Blake Stoller more! Wurst has shared con- circumstance presented itself, so that they can live “Well Be- tips to eff ectively manage staff were to patient needs. 5A – Faith Meraz, Nathan certs with acclaimed Country the band would play for bene- yond 60!” chronic health conditions Every inpatient receives a sur- Sinn, Abbie Stoller Music artists such as Conway fi ts and fund rais ers. HEALTHY U Ohio: Well and take an active role in vey aft er hospital discharge 5B – Claudia Sinn, Rachel Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Hank Since 2003 Wurst has en- Beyond 60! “Have you ever maintaining and improving and also covers cleanliness Stoller, Lauren Walls Williams Jr , Alabama, Billy joyed a new side of his career known anyone who wants to their health. and quietness of the facility 6A – Isaiah Rittenhouse, Walker, Charley Walker, Bob- playing solo and implement- be sicker or frailer? I know I To learn more about and whether or not the pa- Katie Stoller, Katrina Stoller, by G Rice, and Narvel Feltz, ing technology. He continues haven’t,” said Bonnie K. Bur- HEALTHY U Ohio and fi nd a tient would recommend it to Lydia Whitman and many, many more. Stage to entertain at dances, Classic man, Sc.D., director of the community-based workshop others, plus other topics. 6B – Cara Davis, Tiff any show promoter and WCSM car shows, parties and festi- Ohio Department of Aging, near you, visit www.aging. Michelle Waggoner, CEO Sinn Weekly Country Leisure vals. which operates HEALTHY ohio.gov or contact your area of Community Memorial ALL A’s & B’s: Show Host Jim Highley will Long time friend and en- U Ohio. “Th ere is always agency on aging (1-866-243- Hospital states, “I am very 1A – Ethan Fisher, Natalie emcee the event. tertainer Jim Highley will something you can do to be 5378). proud to be associated with Richie Bob Wurst’s past perfor- emcee for the evening’s per- healthier, and HEALTHY U May is celebrated na- each and every team mem- 1B – Ryann Jay, Ian Jew- mance highlights include formance. Jim is now retired Ohio can give you the tools to tionally as Older Ameri- ber of our excellent hospital. ell, Andrew Peters, Myleigh winning talent contests and aft er having served since 1977 improve and maintain your cans Month to recognize the Th ese are challenging times Sheets, Micah Sinn competitions from national- as an elected offi cial in Mercer health and well-being.” achievements of our elders for hospitals and this news 2A – Elana Bidlack, Anna ly known Buck Lake Ranch, County as the Clerk of Courts. Th ere are three ways to and acknowledge the many reinforces all the hard work Meraz, Mackenzie Silance, Wrangler Country Star He is a businessman, stage connect with HEALTHY U organizations that serve and attention to our patients Amos Sinn, Ava Stoller, Tori Search, and the State of Ohio show manager and promoter, Ohio: them, care for them and pro- that every team member puts Young division, which led to perfor- and is best known for emcee- • Community-based vide them with opportunities forth. Our mission is to be a 2B – Ryan Bostelman, mances on stage at the Moth- ing events and as the WCSM workshops – Developed by re- to contribute. Ohio’s theme team of caring professionals Ciarra Cotterman, Nevaeh er Church of country music’s radio program personality of searchers at Stanford Univer- for 2015, “Well Beyond 60!” committed to serving our Jackson, Jarrett Jewell, Justin Grand Ole Opry. Other con- “Th e Weekly Country Lei- sity, HEALTHY U is a small emphasizes the role that each communities by providing Manning, Blake Osborn test highlights include Nash- sure Show.” Jim has been a group program that helps of us plays in determining our quality healthcare services 3A – Tucker Antoine, ville Network’s “You Can Be a patron and entertainer at the adults gain confi dence in own health and wellness. Timothy Dysinger, Harley Star” and the “Lake Erie West entertainment venue on many Halliwill, Kassidy Lewis, People’s Choice Awards” net- prior occasions and looks for- Lynsey Pease ting Bob Wurst the “Country” ward to having a great time as 3B – Kyla Hurd, Logan award, winner of Male Vocal- emcee at the Rockford Belle! Miller, Nathaniel Osborn, ist, and top award “Entertain- Take this wonderful op- Evan Walls er of the Year”. portunity on April 25th to 4A – Chloe Beining, Mad- Th e band began recording enjoy what will surely be a ison Egnor, Cole Fisher, Ezra in Nashville by this time and superior performance at the Sinn continued up until the year Rockford Belle in Rockford, 4B – Elliott Boroff , Kaden 2000 with the great fortune of Ohio. For more information, Colley, Macy Doster, Ava recording a complete album contact Tom Rogers at 567- Dougal, Makenna Elliott, Al- with the Jordanaires and DJ 664-9993. Family Medicine Is Our Business! yssa Greathouse, Abby Moore Fontana, Elvis’ back-up vocal- 5A – Katelyn Bergman, ists and drummer. In the mid WOODBURN HISTORICAL Christopher D’Ambrosia, 80’s, his recorded song “She’s SOCIETY TO MEET Madison Farquhar, Allen got the rhythm, I’ve got the Minck, Brayson Parrish, blues”, enjoyed a mild success Th e Woodburn Historical Trevor Sinn on the national record charts. Society will meet on Th urs- 5B – Haylee Finfrock, Th rough local legendary day, April 23 at 7:00 pm at the Hunter Long, Karlie Si- performer Gary Shope’s in- Woodburn Branch of the Al- mindinger, Cameron Sinn, fl uence, Wurst’s band staff ed len County Library. Th ey will Tatum Tigner Buck Lake Ranch of Angola, HICKSVILLE DuaneD Johnson, DO Laverne Miller, MD Vasavi Reddy, MD Daniel Tara Garza, CNP be discussing many things in- Family Medicine, Family Medicine, Family Medicine, Underwood, MD Certified Family Nurse 6A – Natalie Bostelman, Indiana, and this became the cluding the upcoming project Obstetrics Obstetrics, Geriatrics Occupational Health Family Medicine, Practitioner Alena Denny, Gabbie Donis musical backdrop to meeting Obstetrics for the 150 year anniversary. 6B – Lauren Barnett, Wy- many big name performers, Your attendance is welcome att Shelton, Julie Sinn and enhancing the band’s en- and appreciated. ALL B’s: tertaining abilities. In 1983 a —President Gloria Gerig 1A – Lexi Moore big thrill and musical career 4A – Derek Dangler 5B – Logan Hale 6B – Serenity Gurtner, Comprehensive Trevor Speicer Optometry and Optical Accepting many insurances ANTWERP EDGERTON CLASSIC FEATHERS BIRD Todd Wiley, MD Kori Strubing, CNP MichaelM Kooistra, MD Jessica Slattery, CNP Affordable cash pay rates Family Medicine, Certified Family Nurse Family Medicine, Certified Family Nurse CLUB TO MEET IN MAY Obstetrics Practitioner Obstetrics Practitioner For more information Classic Feathers Bird visit www.grabilleye.com Dr.KaraLaughlin Club will be holding a MAKE UP meeting on 260.627.1091 Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Commu- 13818 State Street, Grabill, IN 46741 nity Room at Bryan Senior Housing located at 1915 E. Wilson St. Bryan, OH. Animal Clinic of Paulding HARLAN All avid bird lovers and 1030 W. Wayne, Suite B Scott Waters, MD owners are invited to attend Family Medicine, Paulding, OH 45879 Obstetrics this time of fellowship. Expanded hours available in select locations For more information, 419-399-2871 please contact the club sec- Hicksville Antwerp Edgerton Harlan 208 N. Columbus St. 422 W. River St. 104 S. West St. 18218 St. Rt. 37 E. retary at 419-399-0520. Hicksville, OH 43526 Antwerp, OH 45813 Edgerton, OH 43517 Harlan, IN 46743 Dr. Scott McDonald will Hours: Dr. Tom Wilkin 419-542-5484 (Johnson/Garza) 419-258-5195 419-298-2458 260-657-5159 be back in the area in June Tues – 12-5 Dr. Missie Bowman 419-542-7718 (Miller/Reddy) for another Bird Wellness 419-542-7729 (Underwood) www.cmhosp.com Clinic. Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri – 9-5 Audrey Hanenkratt, Mgr PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 22, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] BIBLE QUESTIONS ones, if Christ was seeking be something that will bless popularity, he would have lost others. What have you taken By: James Potter, Oakwood with this crowd. off /put on in your life? DIVINE MERCY RECEIVES Church of Christ In verse eight, notice the Th e idea of dying to self, 1. Luke 19:5 – Who invited change that has taking any- “putting off ” is scary because DONATION OF MUSIC Jesus to Zacchaeus house? thing by false accusation, he I/we can get all too comfort- 2. Luke 19:6 – How did will restore four-fold. Loved able in our “old shell.” It’s the Zacchaeus receive Jesus? ones, this is true repentance. “putting off ” time that can 3. Luke 19:7 – Who saw Je- Notice in verse 9 that Jesus most diffi cult because we can sus receiving Zacchaeus? said that salvation had come become vulnerable to attack 4. Luke 19:7 – Th ese peo- to Zacchaeus house. Before by the enemy (the devil), or ple also were murmuring that Jesus came to Zacchaeus’s others who may not love our Jesus was going to do what? house he was a sinner. As Lord as we do. In those times 5. Th ought question: Was Jesus is leaving Zacchaeus‘s we are like the story I read of Zacchaeus saved at this time? house he is saved and a spir- the lobster, dying to self, cast- 6. Luke 19:8 – How much itual son of Abraham. Jesus ing off the old shell, becom- was Zacchaeus willing to re- talking to Zacchaeus shows ing vulnerable, naked, so that store to those whom he may why he came to earth. Please new shell can replace the old have falsely accused? continue to pray, read and one. I pray the illustration be- 7. Luke 19:8 – How much study the Bible. Be careful low will bless and encourage was Zacchaeus willing to give trusting man with your salva- you as it has me to “put off ” to the poor? tion both of you may fall into and to “put on.” 8. Luke 19:9 – What did the pit. When a lobster grows to Jesus tell Zacchaeus? “Ol’ Baldy” says bye for a weight of about one pound, 9. Luke 19:10 – Who was now and as usual it has been he instinctively knows that Zacchaeus a son of? wonderful studying with you? the hard shell that has pro- 10. Luke 19:10 – Why did Luv Ya! tected him now inhibits Jesus come to earth for? growth. To continue to ma- Comments or questions? WHAT HAVE YOU TAKEN ture, the lobster must his lose Call James Potter at 419-393- OFF/PUT ON IN YOUR LIFE? old shell and grow a new one - 47?? or e-mail at jsp1941@ya- a process that takes about two hoo.com. Also you can con- Winning the Battle for a days. For two days, the lobster tact the editor/proofreader Generation by: Pastor Rick is totally vulnerable. With no at 419-399-5022. Jesus loves Jones crusty shell, he is easy prey in you and so does the church of Whether it was the sound deep waters. Waves can slam Christ. of thunder or the customary him against a jagged reef. But Answers to today’s ques- feeling of aches and pain that he has no alternative. To ma- tions: ture, he must lose the old shell awoke me early this morning, Pictured here is Mrs. grade classes about musi- the instrument. Today’s 1. Jesus; 2. Joyfully; 3. Th e I am reminded that I’m an old and grow a new one. Stoller’s 3rd and 4th grade cal instruments. Students lesson featured the clari- crowd, they.; 4. Be a guest man. Colossians 3:9-10 (NKJV), with a sinner; 5. No; 6. Four Th ankfully, as a Christian, “Do not lie to one another, class with Mr. John Morse. are taught a lesson about net, a member of the wood fold; 7. Half my goods; 8. To- I can leave the old man in me since you have put off the old Mr. Morse has generously the instrument, given a wind family of instru- day salvation has come to for yesterday and embrace the man with his deeds, and have donates his time weekly to history of its use, and giv- ments. Zacchaeus house; 9. Abra- new man God would have me put on the new man who is re- teach the 3rd through 6th en an opportunity to play ham; 10. To seek and to save be for today. I’m used to each newed in knowledge accord- the lost. day and night going through ing to the image of Him who Let’s see some truths we a routine, putting off and put- created him…” should make every eff ort to decide what course of action can glean from this study. In ting on. What an appropriate Pastor Rick Jones pre- attend this meeting if they is right for them as they map Visit westbendnews. our last study, Zacchaeus has reminder to me that there are viously served on the staff are interested in home im- out their fi nancial future,” net for latest daily news met Jesus. Beginning in verse certain things as a believer to of Defi ance Area Youth for provement grant assistance. said Rep. Cox. “Th is program updates, video, obituar- 6 we see Zacchaeus receiving “put off ,” the negative side of Christ for 36 years, fi rst as a Applicant pre-screenings for has worked tremendously ies and pictures in the Jesus joyfully a lot us need to living out our faith, sin, bad ministry coordinator and lat- this program will be conduct- well at my alma mater, and area. You can now sign be as humble toward the Lord attitudes and habits. er as Executive Director. Rick ed immediately following the I would like to see it benefi t up to receive email up- as Zacchaeus was. He did not However, I/we are not only is currently a pastor of an area public hearing. Applicants are students at other universities dates and stories. expect such an honor that the to “put off ” we are to “put on;” local church. encouraged to bring a family as well.” Lord would stop with one of a the new man and the new member or trusted friend to In many cases, student the meeting as an advocate. class so despised by the Phar- creation being renewed in His CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO loan borrowing exceeds the Local contractors oper- isees his own. Notice in verse image. I fi nd myself praying HOST PUBLIC MEETING cost of education. Th is prac- THANK YOU ating in the New Haven area We as Christians, sing a song that seven that someone is com- that God will do a new work REGARDING SENIOR tice is sometimes referred to plaining about Jesus and the are encouraged to attend as states, “I’m So Glad I’m a Part of the in me today, if it is not some- HOMEOWNER ACCESSIBIL- as a “lifestyle gap,” meaning Family of God,” and just recently were re- good he will be doing. Loved thing I can see or sense let it well so they can sign up to be ITY & REPAIR PROGRAM included on a bidders list to that students are borrowing minded again why this is so true. We, as money that goes beyond their part of the family of God at Antwerp Com- (S.H.A.R.P.) complete the work. munity Church, were recently blessed For more information, educational needs. When with a most generous gift, from another Friends and Family of New Haven Mayor Terry please contact Mayor Terry provided the facts, many IU part of the family of God at the First Bap- McDonald announced that McDonald at 748-7070. students and their families tist Church of Antwerp, of a church van. LARRY MANSFIELD the City of New Haven will began signifi cantly reducing The leadership at First Baptist deemed You are invited to attend a their lifestyle gap. they no longer used this van enough to hold a public meeting on STUDENT LOAN BORROW- justify its cost, so they offered it at no “CELEBRATION OF LIFE” Monday, April 27, 2015 at 6:00 ING LEGISLATION SIGNED “Th e lifestyle gap can re- cost (yes FREE) to Antwerp Community p.m. at City Hall in the Police INTO LAW sult in thousands of young in the hopes we could put it to good use. PARTY Training Room located at 815 people struggling aft er col- Antwerp Community wants First Baptist to know we will do our best to honor their Lincoln Highway East, New House Enrolled Act lege as they look to begin at the Antwerp VFW hall Haven. Th e purpose of the most generous gift, and God, in using (HEA) 1042, which address- their careers, buy homes and this vehicle to serve the Kingdom of God meeting will be to provide cit- start families,” said Rep. Cox. and the community of Antwerp. Pastor on Saturday, April 25, 2015 izens with information about es student loan borrowing, was signed into law by Gov- “Th is legislation seeks to help Todd, church board, and all the good a proposed Owner Occupied people of First Baptist of Antwerp, please from 2-8 p.m. ernor Mike Pence. Th is legis- young people avoid those Rehab Program, the New struggles if at all possible.” accept our heartfelt thanks and humble Larry was diagnosed in February 2014 with stage 4 Haven Senior Homeowner lation was authored by State gratitude for reminding us how blessed Representative Casey Cox Th e bill will take eff ect we are to be part of the “Family of God”! lung cancer. He has been undergoing chemotherapy Accessibility and Repair Pro- July 1, 2015. gram (S.H.A.R.P.). (R-Fort Wayne). Sincerely, since. He and his family welcome you to come out and Visit www.iga.in.gov for Th e proposed S.H.A.R.P. HEA 1042 requires ev- more information about Pastor Rick celebrate his life with us! Food and beverages provided. Program would provide up ery institution that accepts and Antwerp Community Church to $20,000 for eligible home student fi nancial aid from HEA 1042. repairs to low income seniors the state of Indiana to pro- Centered on Christ Caring for Kids and/or disabled individuals vide potential borrowers Woodburn Lutheran School who own and occupy their with information regarding St John Lutheran homes that are located within their loans, such as month- is hosting city limits. ly payment and total payoff Preschool and Child Care Th e City of New Haven amounts. 812 East High Street (419)-542-8422 will use information gath- Th is legislation was in- Hicksville, Ohio stjohnlutheranhicksville.com ered at the public meeting to spired by Indiana Univer- Now enrolling for the 2015-2016 school year determine the feasibility of sity’s fi nancial literacy ini- Kindergarten applying for funding from tiative aimed at informing Early Learners, Pre-Kindergarten and Child Care available the State of Indiana’s Com- students about the long-term Open House munity Development Block consequences of borrowing. Camp Grant Program. Th is pro- Wednesday, April 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 st gram is funded by Title I of Th e university sent a letter Thursday, May 21 the Housing and Communi- to prospective borrowers de- tailing their likely monthly Maples United Methodist Church Kindergarten Camp is for students who will ty Development Act of 1974, payments and the total pay- 13240 Church Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46816 be enrolling in kindergarten in 2015-2016 as amended. Funds are to be used for economic develop- off amount aft er the life of Sunday Service: 11:00 AM Campers get to experience a whole day of ment, public facilities and their loan. As a result of their Pastor Gerry Weesner 260-627-8141 kindergarten from 9:00-2:00. housing developments. Th e program, federal undergrad- City will make the request uate loan disbursements to Traditional Service • Traditional Values to the State of Indiana on or IU students decreased 11 First Sunday: Healing Service There is no cost, but you about July 31, 2015. If funds percent, equaling $31 mil- “Is any sick among you? Let him call for {go to} the elders of MUST call to sign up are awarded, they would be lion. the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, …” available in fall 2015. “Provided with this valu- James 5: 14-15a KJV (260) 632-5493 Seniors (age 55 and older) able information, students Location: On Franke Road; 3 miles and/or disabled homeowners and their families can better South of Hwy 30 and 2 ½ miles North of Monroeville Road. Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 22, 2015 Editor’s Note: We here at amount I would have written ANTWERP STUDENTS COMPETE IN OHIO SEVERE WEATH- SENATOR HITE ANNOUNC- Th e Ohio Tax Credit Au- the West Bend News print all a check and been done with ER AWARENESS POSTER CONTEST ES 80 NEW JOBS thority, this week, approved “Letters to the Editor” because it. I’m just hoping someone an eight-year Job Creation we believe that everyone has in the fi re department, the State Senator Cliff Hite Tax Credit for this project. a Constitutional right to free- city council or someone in (R–Findlay) announced to- Th e expansion will add $2.5 dom of the press. In saying the commissioners group will day that Valfi lm, LLC plans million to the company’s an- that, we do not necessarily “man up” and tell this insur- to create 80 full-time jobs in nual payroll and allow them agree with the content that ance company to pay me and Findlay, OH. to retain $3.5 million in exist- is printed. We are just the quit trying to make me the “Th is decision is a prime ing payroll. messengers. Th e name of the bad guy and pay and save a example of how the State of Valfi lm specializes in de- person who wrote the letter is court date. Th e person I’ve Ohio is ensuring econom- veloping, manufacturing and placed at the end of each arti- spoke to at this company was ic development on the local marketing fl exible packaging cle. To be considered for publi- the most obnoxious and arro- level through such important fi lm. cation, letters must be no lon- gant person I’ve come across public-private partnerships,” Th e Ohio TCA recently ger than 1000 words, and you in a long time, and just tries said Hite. “Th is is a great approved 12 projects set to must provide a name along to make it my fault. opportunity for Findlay-ar- create 661 new jobs and retain with a phone number and/or So, do we have any decent ea residents to acquire and 3,061 statewide, including the email to confi rm validity of people running this town? I project in Findlay. Pictured here are (l-r) Edward Bohn, Paulding County maintain quality jobs.” content. You can respond or hope so, as no matter what I EMA Director; 4th grader Lydia Krouse, 5th grader Morgan submit a new letter by email, get I’m still out of a car and Kniceley and 1st grader Harlee Moore. USPS or fax. thousands of dollars that I Responses need to be re- didn’t need to spend at that Th e Antwerp Elementary Th e overall winner from An- The West Bend News ceived by Friday at 5:00 pm time. I don’t care if the peo- School, recently took part twerp Elementary School, READER PICK-UP LOCATIONS to be considered for the next ple running the town agree in the Ohio Severe Weather was 1st grader Harlee publication. We reserve the or disagree with my editori- OHIO LOCATIONS Wood and Vine, Paulding Coun- Awareness Poster Contest, Moore. Her poster protrayed ty Senior Center, Rite Aid, Ace right to edit for length, content als or not. Th is isn’t about my Antwerp: Country Time Mar- put on locally by the Pauld- a severe thunderstorm, with Hardware, Gorrell Bros., Coun- and worthiness. opinions, but what I’m legally ing County Emergency the message, “Stay indoors ket, Antwerp Branch Library, Antwerp Pharmacy, H20, Riv- try Inn Living Center, Albert owed by a bad situation that Management Agency and when it storms and go to the Automotive, Paulding Court- email: [email protected] er Street Market, Antwerp Ex- all of us wish never had hap- statewide, by the Ohio Com- basement” house, Paulding Co. Bookmo- fax: 419-258-1313 change Bank, Papa Oley’s, Home- pened. We all suff ered dam- mittee for Severe Weather Each student that partic- bile, Susie’s Bakery, Paulding town Pantry, Pop-N-Brew, The USPS: West Bend News age in this, but I’m just asking Awareness. A total of 163 ipated, will receive a certifi - VFW Post 587 PO Box 1008 to be made partially whole Rootbeer Stand, Agora, Pit-Stop students in grades 1st, 4th cate of appreciation from the Payne: Lichty’s Barber Shop, Antwerp, OH 45813 Broughton: Kohart’s Surplus & with what I’m out, though it and 5th, participated. Th e Paulding County Emergency Payne Super Valu, Antwerp Ex- or will be a long way from what I Salvage posters had to illustrate se- Management Agency and change Bank, Maramart, Payne West Bend News had to spend plus getting over vere weather occurrence each of the three winners Bryan: Chief, Town & Country, Branch Library, Puckerbrush PO Box 91, the shock of this happening. McDonald’s, Bryan Senior Center Pizza New Haven, IN 46774 I’m still a bit nervous when and a safety message. Th e 1st will receive a $10.00 Gift place winner in each of the card. Miss Harlee Moore’s Cecil: Cecil Elevator, Maramart, Scott: Scott Variety Store I approach intersections es- Vagabond LETTER TO THE EDITOR pecially ones that are a little grades then competed for poster will be sent to com- Sherwood: Sherwood Post Of- Charloe: Charloe Store blind to crossing traffi c. I just the 1st place overall in the pete for the state of Ohio’s  ce, Village Food Emporium, Now that the sewer proj- hope the next paper I send school. Severe Weather Awareness Continental: Okuley’s Pharma- Sherwood Bank, ect has started again I just is not a summons to small Winners in each grades Poster Contest. cy, Dollar General, ACE Hard- Van Wert: Pak-A-Sak, Short hope the people doing it get claims court as I’ve been in- were Harlee Moore, from ware Stop, Family Video, Orchard paid for their work. A few structed to do, but an edito- Mrs. Scharr’s 1st grade class; De ance: Newman’s Carry Out, Tree, BalyEat’s, Lee’s Ace weeks ago in the commis- rial thanking someone for Lydia Krouse from Mrs. trailed 59-58 at the half. Jor- Butt Hutt, Chief, Senior Center, Hardware, Main Street Market, sioners meeting they didn’t settling this as it should have Geyer’s 4th grade class; and dan Crawford ended his fi rst Walmart, Big Lots, Cabin Fever Walmart have the money to fi nish it. half leading all scorers with Coffee, Cabbage Patch Conve- been done long ago. Morgan Kniceley, from Mrs. INDIANA LOCATIONS Th is is getting to be the same —Gregg Gorman McKibben’s 5th grade class. 15 fi rst half points. Matt nience Store old story with everything; al- Bouldin followed with 10 fi rst Edgerton: Marathon, Valero, Fort Wayne: Walmart (Mays- though, we are paying taxes half points of his own. ville Rd.) SCHNORMEIER GALLERY phor for the students’ transi- Kaiser Supermarket, Frager’s every time we turn around. Canton would not remain Grabill: Save-A-Lot, Grabill TO HOST SENIOR GRAPHIC tion to professional life and Barbershop, Utilities Of ce I’ll bet none were happy with quiet for long, as they came Hardware, Grabill Country Sales refl ects the sense of move- Grover Hill: Ross’ Gas Station, the last utility bills we got, DESIGN EXHIBITION out of the half putting a quick ment present in the work of a N&N, Quick Stop Harlan: Marathon, Harlan Do- even though it was a cold 8 point lead between them number of the portfolios. Grabill: Do-It Best Hardware, nuts, Harlan Cafe, iAB Bank winter and a lot of us had to Mount Vernon Nazarene and the Mad Ants. With a For more information on Save-A-Lot Hoagland: Mel’s Town Market, let the water drip I couldn’t University’s Schnormeier late third quarter lay-up from the MVNU Art and Design Hoagland Pizza Pub have used more than I regu- Gallery will host the work of Crawford and a quick steal Hicksville: Cline’s Market, Department, visit mvnu.edu/ larly use. I think I’ve found this year’s senior graphic de- from Bouldin, the Mad Ants Hickory Hills Golf Course, Sail- Monroeville: Mel’s Deli, The art-design. where a lot of the money we sign students. Th e exhibition would develop a lead that ers, Shell Station, Lassus Handy Village of Heritage, Phillips 66 Th e Schnormeier Gal- are supposed to have is going will be on display from April would stem from the end of Dandy, McDonald’s, H20, Senior Gas Station, Dollar General lery is located at 221 S. Main to the Hylant Administra- 20 through April 24, 2015. A the third quarter to the end Center New Haven: Curves, Milan Street in Mount Vernon, tive Services in Toledo to lie reception will take place on of the game, allowing for the Melrose: Uncle Fudd’s Diner, Center, New Haven Branch Li- Ohio. Th e gallery is open about claims against the town Friday, April 24, from 6:00 to 14 point advantage and the Morning Star Convenience Store brary, Ken’s Meat Market, New Monday through Friday from so they don’t have to pay for 9:00 p.m. Th is event and the one game lead in the playoff Oakwood: Rhees’ Market, The Haven Bakery, Broadway Deli, 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. and Sat- damages they know they owe. exhibition in the gallery are standings. Crawford ended Landing Strip, The Oakleaf, Paterson Hardware, Richard’s urday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 I’m still trying to get paid for free and open to the public. his night leading all scor- Cooper Community Branch Li- Restaurant, New Haven Chamber p.m. For more information, the accident on March 8th Entitled Novo, this year’s ers with 27 points and 8 re- brary, TrueValue Hardware call 740-397-9000, ext. 3040 Woodburn: Clip -N- Tan, Jim’s when my car was totaled by exhibition will feature work bounds. CJ Fair followed with or visit the gallery website. Paulding: Paulding Co. Car- Pizza, Woodburn Hardware, a fi re truck. According to my from the graphic design port- 22 points and Bouldin fi n- Mount Vernon Nazarene negie Library, Chief, Corner Bob’s Restaurant, Woodburn insurance company, a law- folios of Hayley Brooks, Me- ished with 17. University is a private, four- Market, Integrity Ford, Napa Xpress, Country Oasis, and yer, people in the know, in lissa Fraley, Payton Gessel, For the Charge, Stephen year, intentionally Christian True Value, Maramart, Dollar Woodburn Branch Library, this town and even some of Elizabeth Greenich, Casey Holt would lead with 21 General, Dairy Queen, Holly teaching university for tradi- Financial Partners the fi remen say they were at Meige, Jordan Nichols, Mor- points. James Singleton fol- tional age students, graduate fault and were cited for fail- gan Parsons, Alex Schenkel, lowed with 14 points and 9 students and working adults. Read it online for FREE at westbendnews.net ure to yield as I was almost Josh Sturm, Addison Tossey rebounds. With a 327-acre main campus through the intersection on a and Chris Waldegar. In addi- in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and green light when struck. Even tion to pursuing a full liberal several convenient Graduate though on a run, the laws of arts curriculum, these seniors and Professional Studies lo- Start signing up for Ohio governing emergency have spent the past four years cations throughout the state, vehicles state they must yield developing their skills as de- MVNU emphasizes academic to intersection traffi c to avoid signers, learning to create rel- excellence, spiritual growth damages. I can’t believe they evant and authentic work that and service to community Home are arguing over the follow- engages culture redemptively. and church. MVNU off ers an ing, $250 deductible, $75 Th e students will display aff ordable education to more towing charge, and $85 for print design, branding, Illus- than 2,200 students from 29 damage to personal proper- tration, web design, and other Delivery states and 12 countries/U.S. ty in the car that was broken forms of design, refl ecting the Receive 51 issues for only knowledge and abilities they territories. and no longer available and $32.18 per year. What a great deal! I can’t fi nd the parts to fi x have developed at MVNU. At the reception on April 24, the MAD ANTS TAKE GAME ONE it. A total of $410 and will Delivery to: students will provide guests OF THE EASTERN CONFER- probably have to fi le against Name: ______them in small claims court creative mementos of the ex- ENCE FINALS as instructed by a lawyer and hibit. Address: ______Novo—from the Latin ex- Mail this form a person in the know in this Th e Mad Ants, sponsored ______town. If I would have been pression de novo, meaning “a by Lutheran Health Network, along with your at fault and owed them this new beginning”—is a meta- fought off the Canton Charge City ______State _____Zip ______check to: in Game One of the Eastern Phone: ______Conference Finals to come West Bend News Email: ______out on top 105-91 on Th urs- PO Box 1008 RJD day, April 16th at the Allen Is this a gift? Yes No Co. War Memorial Coliseum. Antwerp, OH 45813 Tax Th e fi rst half presented From: a back and forth battle that Name ______Service gave the visitors the advan- Your paid home tage early on, but momen- Contact: ______delivery will begin Electronic Filing, BBB Accredited tum swung back in favor of ______when the free the Mad Ants as they took a 18212 SR 37 Harlan, IN If your business or organization would like to circulation ceases 260-657-1753 consistent lead the majority bring in potential clients, contact us about being a of the second quarter; which customer pick-up location for the WBN. for your zip code. [email protected] would be cut down as they PAGE 6 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 22, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] said, “I never ran from a fi ght 37. Oregon – Th e Beaver August in compliance with offi cials. For Ohioans who the ID that will be presented before. But, we are all home State the U.S. Fish and Wildlife were unable to attend an at the time of passport ac- and can fl y again tomorrow. 38. Pennsylvania – Th e Service’s framework. Th e open house, comments were ceptance. Th ey had us out-numbered Keystone State Ohio 2015-2016 hunting and accepted online at wildohio. Th e passport application 4:1. I remember an Old En- 39. Rhode Island – Th e trapping season dates can be gov. requires recent color pass- glish saying, ‘Discretion is a Ocean State found at bit.ly/1516Ohiohu- Th e Ohio Wildlife Coun- port photograph of you (2” x better part of valor.’” 40. South Carolina – Th e ntingseason. cil is an eight-member board 2” in size). Th e Col. said, “We did a Palmetto State Deer regulations have that approves all of the To save time, customers good job on that river traf- 41. South Dakota – Th e been trending toward re- ODNR Division of Wildlife should download the pass- fi c and we all got home safe. Mount Rushmore State duced bag limits and restrict- proposed rules and regula- port application www.trav- Now, get some rest as a 4:00 42. Tennessee – Th e Vol- ed use of antlerless permits in tions. Council meetings are el.state.gov and complete a.m. breakfast comes early!” unteer State recent years. Th e reduced bag open to the public. Individ- See ya! 43. Texas – Th e Lone Star limits and adjusted hunting uals who want to provide beforehand. Do not sign the State seasons work to stabilize deer comments on a topic that is application. THE LOBO TANK BUSTERS All applicants must ap- SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT 44. Utah – Th e Beehive populations. currently being considered pear in person (including By: Stan Jordan State Deer population goals by council are asked to pre- THE ADVANCED CHASSIS minors). FAB. SHOP 45. 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Th en, in benefi t Ohioans in need passport, and at http://trav- lot and he enjoys to be back OHIO WILDLIFE COUNCIL December 6, 2015; December August, just shortly aft er the during the 2014-2015 season el.state.gov/content/pass- up in the blue again. Besides, APPROVES 2015-16 HUNT- 28-29, 2015 Antwerp Chamber of Com- Deer muzzleloader: Janu- that ended February 1. Th e ports/english.html/. he is a fearless leader; he has merce has their annual Day ING REGULATIONS been there and done that. We ary 9-12, 2016 ODNR Division of Wildlife in the Park, Dan’s company Approved county bag works together with Farm- OHSAA BOARD OF DIREC- took off early with extra full holds the River Raft Race on A reduction in white- tanks and a full load of rock- limits: ers and Hunters Feeding the TORS MEETING HIGH- the Maumee River, which has tailed deer bag limits and No more than two ei- Hungry (FHFH) to assist LIGHTS ets and ammo. Th e Col. and I become more of a kayak meet. antlerless permit use during changed positions, he was to ther-sex deer permits: Ath- with the processing costs Th ey are easier to use than a the 2015-2016 hunting sea- ens, Auglaize, Belmont, Th e Ohio High School Athletic Asso- be the leader and I was to be raft . Th is has been going on sons were among regulations associated with donating ciation Board of Directors held its April his wingman. Butler, Carroll, Champaign, venison to a food bank. Th e meeting Th ursday morning April 16, for four years and they are approved by the Ohio Wild- Clark, Clinton, Coshocton, 2015 at the OHSAA offi ce. Th e following We crossed the channel making a diligent search. No life Council at its scheduled program allows for subsidy are highlights from the meeting. Com- and hit the Seine River, and Darke, Erie, Fairfi eld, Fay- grants to be provided in al- plete meeting minutes will be posted at one has spotted a real, live of- meeting on Wednesday, April ette, Gallia, Geauga, Greene, OHSAA.org. it was good and daylight by fi cial mermaid, but the boys 8, according to the Ohio lotments that are matched • Th e board approved a contract ex- now. We caught a few barges Guernsey, Hancock, Harri- with funds generated or col- tension with Branin Natatorium in Can- have not given up hope. Department of Natural Re- son, Hocking, Jackson, Jef- ton to host the OHSAA state swimming in the water and we went aft er And then, at the Hicks- sources (ODNR). Th e council lected by local Ohio FHFH tournament through 2025. With 2,500 them in single fi le. A rocket ferson, Lawrence, Madison, chapters. seats, Branin is the largest natatorium in ville Fairgrounds, aft er the also voted to remove the per- Meigs, Mercer, Miami, Mon- Ohio and has hosted the state tournament would take care of a barge. It Defi ance County Fair in the egrine falcon from Ohio’s list for the last 33 years. would put a huge hole in the roe, Montgomery, Morgan, • Th e board was provided with the fall, Dan is going to sponsor a of threatened species. Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, WAPAKONETA POST OFFICE fi nal slate of 10 referendum items (nine side or bottom and it would three-day tractor pulling con- Th e Ohio Wildlife Coun- HOSTING PASSPORT FAIR high school and one 7th-8th grade) that start to sink right away. Ottawa, Perry, Pickaway, Pre- will go to the membership for voting in test. Th is contest will cover a cil voted to approve deer May. Th e annual referendum voting pe- Th e Germans would try to ble, Sandusky, Shelby, Tus- riod is May 1-15. A majority vote by the number of classes of tractors, hunting proposals prepared No matter how far away a put their barges up against the carawas, Van Wert, Vinton, membership (one vote per school) is the trucks, etc. Th is is September by ODNR Division of Wild- Warren, Washington and traveler’s destination is, the only method for making changes to the shore for a couple of reasons. 11-13. I will bring you more of life. Among the approved OHSAA constitution and bylaws. A sep- It was so they could get off Wood. Antlerless permits are Post Offi ce is the most con- arate release will be sent April 17 and this as time goes on. changes: not valid in these counties. venient place to apply for a the referendum items will be posted on and not drown, and also, they See ya! • Reduce bag limits in the OHSAA’s Member School Resources didn’t want a wreck to block No more than three ei- passport to get started on page at: http://www.ohsaa.org/members/ most counties, and remove ther-sex deer permits: the journey. To help travel- default.htm the water-way. We caught one antlerless permits in all but • Since the board’s January meeting, barge in the middle of the riv- Adams, Allen, Ashland, ers with their applications, 33 member schools were penalized for 10 counties. No county had a Ashtabula, Brown, Clermont, committing infractions of OHSAA by- er and someone put a rocket bag limit increase. the Wapakoneta Post Offi ce laws or sports regulations. Th e list of in- dead-center of that boat! Th e Columbiana, Crawford, Defi - located at 12 Willipie Street fractions and penalties is always included • Reduce the statewide bag ance, Fulton, Hardin, Henry, in the complete meeting minutes, but Col. put another one in the limit of deer from nine to six. (45895) is hosting a Passport media members may request the list in side of that barge so it would Highland, Holmes, Huron, Fair, Saturday, May 2, 2015, advance from Tim Stried, OHSAA Direc- • Suspend the antler- Knox, Licking, Logan, Ma- tor of Information Services, at tstried@ sink right there to the bottom less-only muzzleloader week- from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 ohsaa.org. and block the river. honing, Marion, Medina, p.m. Appointments are not • Th e attendance and fi nancial re- end. Paulding, Pike, Putnam, ports from the 2014 regional and state We started on up the riv- • Off er two additional necessary. fall tournaments except football were er looking for targets, and we Richland, Ross, Scioto, Sene- presented to the board. Th e football re- days of deer-gun hunting, ca, Trumbull, Union, Wayne, To help the Passport ports will be presented at the Board’s June found some, and a lot of trou- December 28-29, 2015. Fair application process go meeting. Th e state cross country cham- ble. We blew up some ware- Williams and Wyandot. Ant- pionships drew 10,239 fans and resulted • Move muzzleloader sea- lerless permits are not valid smoothly and effi ciently, the in a profi t of $25,695, but when combined houses and some structures son to January 9-12, 2016. Postal Service recommends with the regionals, which have not been along the bank. Th ere was STATES AND THEIR NICK- in these counties. able to sell tickets, the overall tournament • Move the start of fall tur- No more than three ei- the following: resulted in a loss of $44,621. Th e fi eld a big hotel where I knew the NAMES CONTINUED key hunting to October 10, • Bring proper proof of hockey district and state tournaments German offi cers would take a ther-sex permits, or two ei- (both run by the OHSAA state offi ce) re- two days earlier than 2014. ther-sex permits and one ant- American citizenship. Th is sulted in a profi t of $3,405. Th e golf state place like that for their own. tournaments drew 3,988 fans and resulted By: Stan Jordan • Add one straight-walled must be either a certifi ed Th e boys used up their lerless permit: Lake, Lorain, in a loss of $10,061. Th e girls tennis state cartridge rifl e, the .450 Mar- Portage and Stark. birth certifi cate issued by tournament had 1,321 fans and resulted rockets on this German hang- 26. Minnesota – Th e in a loss of $4,146. Th e soccer state cham- lin, to the existing list of le- No more than four ei- the city, county or state; a out, and the Col. came on the Northstar State pionships at Crew Stadium drew 11,125 gal hunting rifl es during the ther-sex permits, or three previous U.S. passport; a fans (second-highest in OHSAA history) radio and said, “Boys, we’re in and, when combined with the regional 27. Nebraska – Th e Corn- deer-gun and youth deer-gun either-sex permits and one trouble. Over in the east is a husker State certifi cate of citizenship; or tournaments and the state semifi nals, seasons. antlerless permit: Cuyahoga, a naturalization certifi cate. resulted in an overall profi t of $142,191. large fl ight of German fi ght- 28. Nevada – Th e Silver Th e Ohio Wildlife Coun- Th e volleyball state tournament drew ers, and they’ve got the alti- Delaware, Franklin, Hamil- (Please note: a hospital-is- 12,105 fans and, when combined with the State cil also approved changes to ton, Lucas and Summit. regional tournaments, resulted in overall tude on us. Th ey have us cold. 29. New Hampshire – Th e Ohio’s list of threatened spe- sued birth certifi cate alone profi t of $65,135. So, drop your extra gas tanks Th e statewide bag limit is not acceptable.) • Th e board was presented with the Granite State cies. Th e peregrine falcon, of six deer was approved, a most recent independent audit report by and head for home as close to 30. New Jersey – Th e Gar- previously threatened, was • Bring proof of identity. Schneider Downs, which covered the fi s- the ground as you can! We reduction from the limit of Th is must be either: a re- cal year ending July 31, 2014. Th e report, den State removed from the list. Th e nine deer last season. Only which received the highest possible rat- will try to out run them. We cently issued U.S. passport; ing, will be posted on the OHSAA website 31. New Mexico – Th e population of peregrine fal- one deer may be antlered, can’t fi ght them, they have all a recently issued naturaliza- at: http://www.ohsaa.org/general/about/ Land of Enchantment cons in Ohio, and throughout and a hunter cannot exceed default.asp the advantages.” 32. New York – Th e Em- the eastern United States, has tion certifi cate; a recently • Th e board approved a recommen- Well, we high-tailed it a county bag limit. Antlerless dation from the OHSAA District Athletic pire State made a signifi cant recovery permits may be used from issued certifi cate of citizen- Board Review Committee to rescind a down the river and out onto 33. North Caroline – Th e through conservation eff orts. ship; or a current valid driv- district-to-state representation regulation the channel. Th ose ME-109’s September 26 through No- in the sport of golf that had required the Tar Heel State Th e ODNR Division of Wild- vember 29, 2015. er’s license, government ID number of teams included in each district didn’t see us, or knew they 34. North Dakota – Th e life will continue to monitor or military photo ID. tournament to be such that at least two couldn’t catch us and we Small game hunting sea- state qualifi ers came from each district Peach Garden State peregrine populations, but sons will continue during • Bring a photocopy of tournament. Th e regulation was put into made it back to our airbase in 35. Ohio – Th e Buckeye on a smaller scale. Th is will proof of identity. Each ap- place in 1988, was reaffi rmed by the Board one piece. the second gun weekend, De- in 1997 and meant that in some divisions State allow biologists to focus on cember 28-29, 2015. Also on plicant must bring a photo- districts would be combined in order to Back at the barracks, the assure that representation resulted in at 36. Oklahoma – Th e Soon- recovery eff orts for other spe- copy of the front and back of Col. was a little upset. He Wednesday, the ringed-neck least two state qualifi ers. er State cies which need additional pheasant and chukar hunting attention. Th e Rufa red knot, seasons were extended one EICHER’S WOODWORKING SHOP, LLC previously unlisted, was add- week to January 10, 2016. 22319 Ward Rd., Woodburn, IN 46797 • 260-632-1065 ed to Ohio’s list of threatened Th e Ohio Wildlife Coun- PIERCE AUTOMOTIVE, INC. Now Refacing Old Cabinetry. species. cil voted to approve the pro- Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles Get that New Look you’ve been Small-game hunting and posals aft er receiving public Complete Auto & Truck Repair dreaming of in your kitchen furbearer trapping season input from Ohioans at open Exhaust • Batteries • Tires • Tuneups dates were also passed on houses and a statewide hear- Shocks • Oil Change • Transmissions Granite & Formica & Wednesday. Season dates Solid Surface Countertops ing in March. Open houses and bag limits for migratory gave the public an opportu- 5045 Co. Rd. 424 And Much More birds, including mourning nity to view and discuss pro- Antwerp, OH 45813 3600 Square Ft. Store & Display dove, Canada goose, rail, posed fi shing, hunting and Furniture Store Hours: moorhen, snipe, woodcock trapping regulations with the (419) 258-2727 M-F 8-4:30; Sat 8-2:30; Closed Sun and waterfowl will be set in ODNR Division of Wildlife

EICHER’S WOODWORKING SHOP, LLC Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 22, 2015 disappointment through- 1st GRADE STUDENTS IN EDUCATION DEREGULATION WOODBURN THRIVES ANNOUNCED AT out our lives. Our ability to COUNTY RECEIVE TREE handle this disappointment SEEDLING Th e Kruse Report by: IN BANQUET and how we can use it to our State Sen. Dennis Kruse advantage is what gives us By: Staci Miller, Education (R-Auburn) the control to deal with it. Specialist, Paulding Soil As lawmakers, we are al- Depending on the situation, and Water Conservation ways looking for opportuni- disappointment can feel like District ties to improve and stream- complete devastation. Our All 1st grade students in line Indiana’s education reaction could be anything the county have or will be system. Aft er discussing con- from tears to depression to receiving a Blue Spruce Seed- cerns with multiple teachers, a feeling of complete failure. ling to plant in honor of Earth administrators and school Our response could be anger Day donated by the Paulding corporations, we have craft - or even motivation. Soil and Water Conservation ed a plan to cut unnecessary Try the following steps spending and remove bur- TURN DISAPPOINTMENT District with over 300 trees when facing disappointment being distributed. Students densome regulations on our INTO AN ADVANTAGE to gain control and perspec- learned about the diff erent public schools. tive in each situation. parts of a tree as well as what Senate Bill 500, which I By: Jill Starbuck 1. Give yourself credit. a tree needs to grow and sur- co-authored, removes many Disappointment is a part In some instances, just try- vive which includes food, wa- of the obsolete regulations on of life. A part that we don’t ing or doing something can ter and nutrients. Th ey also our public schools so more enjoy, but we can still re- be the diff erence between learned about tree cookies money and energy can be fo- cover from and learn from. you and other people. For and how the growth rings of cused on educating our chil- Aft er all, most famous peo- instance, maybe you ran a a tree help identify the age of dren. ple did not become famous marathon but were disap- the tree. Student made their Currently, for every dol- overnight. Th ey had to work pointment with your time. own tree cookies out of paper lar that is spent on K-12 hard, make mistakes, and Remember that only 0.5% to plates representing their ages education in Indiana, only recover from big disappoint- 1% of people have ever com- if they were a live tree. Stu- 57 cents end up in the class- ment. Some of these include pleted a marathon, so the dents then got transformed room. Outdated reporting Michael Jordan, who was cut fact that you completed it is a into trees where they played requirements and duplicative from his high school basket- Richard Ash, owner of Folkcraft Instruments, playing lovely big accomplishment in itself. a game called “Every Tree for mandates have increased the ball team. Stephen King, who Appalachian music at the Woodburn Chamber Banquet with 2. Re-evaluate your ex- Itself.” Th ey were competing administrative costs of run- received 30 rejections for his one of their dulcimers. pectations. Are your expec- against each other to grab ning schools, and caused a fi rst novel. Barbara Strei- tations too high? Perhaps you their essential needs of food, reduction of resources to the Th e Woodburn Chamber selves and what they do in sand, whose fi rst Broadway wanted to lose 20 pounds in water and nutrients in order classroom. of Commerce had a fantastic the area. Hearing what oth- performance didn’t make a month’s time. While some to survive. Aft er the presen- Th is legislation aims to evening on Th ursday, April er people do in the area to it past one night. Abraham people can do this, is it re- tation, each student received bring more local control by 26 at the American Legion help the community work Lincoln, who recovered from alistic? List the reasons you a Blue Spruce seedling with addressing these outdat- Post 377 on Main Street. Th is and grow is really fantastic. much adversity, including have for losing weight. Are planting instructions for ed requirements that public is the fi rst annual banquet Beth MC’d the business eight defeated elections. they reasonable? them to go home and plant schools face. the chamber put forth for the meeting. Th ere have been Th ese are just some famous 3. Th ink positively. Near- with a loved one. Th e students SB 500 isn’t one big members. many new things started people with known obsta- ly all situations have a posi- really enjoyed learning about change; it makes many small cles. However, all famous tive spin to them. Maybe you the essential needs of trees tweaks to improve effi ciency people, successful people, or- have to look harder in some and playing the game “Every to our overall education sys- dinary people—basically all instances than others, but Tree for Itself.” tem. of us—have faced countless it is typically there. Focus For questions or more in- Th e bill would also estab- moments of disappointment, on that rather than the pes- formation, contact Staci at lish a School Reporting Over- but were able to pick them- simistic version of the out- staci.miller@pauldingswcd. sight Committee to gather selves up and move forward. come. org data and review all reporting Everyone has been there. 4. Learn from your ex- requirements by the state for We all know what it’s like to perience. Maybe the disap- “SPRING INTO SUMMER accredited schools. Th e data really want something only pointment was exactly what gathered by the commit- to be let down and left with you needed to train harder, EXPO” COFFEE & DESSES- tee would be used to assess Love’s Gas Station, located in Woodburn on the State Road an empty feeling. You may better, and longer for a spe- RT PARENT–PROFESSION- school performance. 101 Exit, nears completion. have trained feverishly for cifi c event. Th e experience AL TRAINING I am confi dent that SB 500 a particular competition or teaches you what you can will not only reduce burdens Kevin Heckley of Heckley recently and the Chamber presentation, but your nerves do diff erently to better your A “Spring into Summer on public schools, but most Auto gave the Invocation and meeting highlighted this, got the best of you and your performance. It can also Expo” will be presented by importantly, it will directly following that was the din- including the Merchant performance proved to be a teach you where you are at the Parent Mentor Grant benefi t our children by allow- ner for all invited. Tent at the Summerfest and big disappointment. You may the moment. Program and Western Buck- ing more money to be spent Th e entertainment was Meet Me at Noon. have spent days, months, or 5. Enjoy the development. eye, ESC on Th ursday, April on instruction. put on by Richard Ash, Cory Pickens, Dean even years working tirelessly Most people do not become 30, 2015, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. As legislators, we are not owner of Folkcraft , the larg- Gerig, Joe Kelsey were all for a big promotion, only to superstars in a given activi- Th is training expo will be just making new laws; we are est manufacturer of Amer- elected as board members. watch it slip away to someone ty. Many wonderful singers located at Parc Lane Board also looking for ways to elim- ican dulcimers. Richard Th ere are upcoming open else. Or perhaps you studied do not record chart-topping of D.D., 900 Fairground, inate existing laws that had described the instrument houses including Ramco, diligently for a test and didn’t albums, yet they continue Paulding. the best interest of Hoosiers as one of two truly Ameri- Midwest Tile and Loves. get the grade you wanted. to sing. Many writers do not in mind but have become ob- can instruments developed Lynn Rorick talked about Maybe you scheduled a sur- Parents, caregivers, dis- become world famous au- trict staff , and other profes- solete or outdated. Th is bill is about 200 years ago in the the Industrial Park and how prise party, but someone let thors, but they continue to a great example of that mis- sionals are all welcome to Appalachian mountains. they are looking at 40 and the cat out of the bag. You write. If you enjoy the pro- sion. Th e company was founded 60 more acres. were expecting a visit from a cess, there is no reason to attend. What do you think? Highlights of the Expo in 1968. He mentioned the Cold long-lost friend, but circum- give it up because you may Richard said Folkcraft Storage facility is beginning include: stances prevented the visit. not be the best of the best. MVPO TO DEVELOP LONG has recently added a 200 phase 2 - a $6 million ap- Naturally, disappointment • Educational websites In most cases, it is subjective RANGE TRANSPORTATION seat auditorium to its man- plication for expansion has comes in many forms and for for preschool through high anyway. PLAN ufacturing facility for live been submitted. individual reasons. Our lev- Disappointment is inev- school will be presented shows, bringing in artists Gloria Gerig was there el of disappointment varies itable. However, it’s a waste • Summer fun ideas will from all over the United to talk about the 150th an- per event and can range in be shared Maumee Valley Planning of time and energy to dwell Organization (MVPO) is cur- States and various part of niversary of Woodburn and degree. on it. You can handle disap- • Exhibitors from area the world. He is convinced what the Historical Society But one thing that won’t rently developing a long range pointment by acknowledg- groups, organizations and transportation plan for the Woodburn could use a hotel is doing to make this a suc- change is that we will con- ing it, controlling it, and us- agencies will be represented close by because of all that is cess by putting out a new tinue to face some sort of counties of Defi ance, Fulton, ing it to your advantage. to share summer and year Henry, Paulding and Williams. going on. book. She also won the door round activities and pro- Th e plan is called Moving To- Even though he is a prize. grams they off er for children gether 2040 and a draft of the chamber member himself, and their families he played many songs and HAVE A WEDDING, completed plan is currently Like West Bend Th e “Spring into Summer available for public review and was incredible in his musical ENGAGEMENT Expo” will include handouts, abilities to paint a beautiful News on (METAL ROOFING MFG.) comment. Th e plan has been OR ANNIVERSARY? “freebies”, and door prizes! posted on MVPO’s website picture of colorful songs FACEBOOK and tones. Th e lap sitting in- Th ere is no cost to attend at www.mvpo.org/transpor- & receive regular updates as Let your friends and this Parent–Professional tation.html and members of strument is very unique yet neighbors know for has drone similarities to the to what is happening Training. Certifi cate of At- the public are asked to submit throughout the week. 23822 Roemer Dr. FREE in the Scottish bagpipes. WoodburnMf Industrial Park fM tendance is available upon their comments on the draft West Bend News. request. Pre-registration is by May 13, 2015. Comments Th e Chamber president, Saturday, April 25th Beth Wood from Indiana (pictures are extra) requested by contacting: can be submitted to Ellen Bar- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 9:30 am ry by phone (419-784-3882), Wild, also had all of the with grand opening until 1:00 pm Cathy Ruiz, Parent Men- people introduce them- tor, Western Buckeye, ESC, e-mail ([email protected]), or by entering comments into Are you ready for your Paulding County; Offi ce: Western Buckeye, ESC, 202 the comment box located on Antwerp VFW N. Cherry Street, Pauld- the webpage. Th e draft plan is Next Vehicle? also available in print and can POST 5087 ing, 419-399-4711, or email will be having a be requested by contacting El- Cathy at: [email protected]. len Smith at [email protected] org Sat. May 2 or by phone at 419-784-3882. 4:30-7:00PM Standard mail comments on Steak Fry Have Something to sell? the draft plan can be sent to: $12.00, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC INTEGRITYRITY Maumee Valley Planning Proceeds going to the Antwerp Ball Assoc. DENNIS RECKER Classifi ed ads are $8.50 for 20 Organization, 1300 E Second FORD words or less and only $.15 for Cell: 419-786-0889 Street, Suite 200, Defi ance, Ladies Day Dinner [email protected] Business: 419-399-2555 each additional word. OH 43512 Sunday, May 3 • VFW Hall @ 12:30PM • LADIES ONLY! PAGE 8 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 22, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] ALL-STAR TOURNAMENT FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL JV Soft ball: ATHLETIC RESULTS 4/14 JV soft ball was down 7-0 in the 4th. Th ey came back Varsity Baseball: and tied the game at 12-12 in Varsity baseball was de- the bottom of the 6th. Th ey feated by Van Wert last night ended up losing 16-12. 6-1. Fairview had 3 hits. JV Soft ball defeated Wau- Varsity Baseball lost to seon on Friday 18-3 in 5 in- Lima Shawnee on Saturday nings. 5-4 in 11 innings and 8-7 in JH Boys Track: the second game. Th e Fairview Jr. High Boys Varsity baseball defeated track team lost to a strong Edgerton on April 16th 3-0 Archbold and Tinora team behind the pitching of Joe 69, 49 to 37. Macsay (7 innings, 0 Runs, 4 Top fi nishers for the hits, 2 walks and 12 Strike- Apaches were: outs). Eric Culler – 1st 100m, JV Baseball: 200m, pole vault JV Baseball lost to Van Nick Reed – 1st 110m hur- Wert 6-5. dles, Shot; 2nd 200m hurdles JV Baseball split with Dallas Curry – 2nd long Lima Shawnee losing 7-3 and jump winning 1-0. Balin Michael – 4th long JV Baseball was defeated jump by Edgerton on April 16th Jr High Girls Track: 6-3. Fairview 56, Archbold 52, Varsity Soft ball: Tinora 45 • Fairview 4, Van Wert 0 Placing for the girls: Winning Pitcher – Haley Discus – Lindzi Graber Evan Gustin attempts to block Trenton Copsey’s shot from David Sinn runs over David Hardin to score a layup. More Robbins 3hits/7KO 2nd, Tiff any Cupps 4th under the basket in their second match of the season. More pictures at westbendnews.net Losing Pitcher – Steineck- Shot – Lindzi Graber 3rd pictures at westbendnews.net from Wayne Trace and Jus- High Jump - Audrey Hug (Continued from Page 1) er; Other – Brown tice Dowdy from Lincol- Fairview – 8 hits/2 errors 3rd, Sam Vance 4th last year by Antwerp Athletic nview and Adam Davison Van Wert – 3 hits/1 error Pole Vault – Kendall Baker Director, Drew Altimus. from Leo and Elija O’Ha- Fairview Hitters – Ali Hug 1st, Sami Kime 2nd It was the Hoosier side of ra from Woodlan. Justice 1B/2B; Haley Robbins 21B Long Jump – Ali Mavis 1st the court that took an early scored 15 in his 30 second • Fairview 11, Liberty Cen- Riley Mealer 3rd lead in the fi rst game. Th e time period while Adam ter 0 100m Hurdles – Riley girls handily won against the scored 11. In the fi nal, Jus- Winning Pitcher – Kolleen Mealer 2nd Ohio team 36-32. Th e Ohio tice fell apart and could only Boland, 7 hits, 3 KO, 3 BB 100 dash – Riley Collins team came back from their score 7 while Adam posted Losing Pitcher – Noll, 14 2nd, Kendall Baker 4th defi cit but not enough to win 14 more. hits, 2 KO, BB 4x100 Relay – 1st Kend- the game. Th e top scorer of Th e dunk contest was Fairview Leading Hitters all Baker, Audrey Hug, Sami the game for the Indiana Su- very good! David Sinn from – Kelsey Beck 21B/2B/3R/3R- Kime and Riley Collins perstars was Sharon Balsing- Wayne Trace and Trenton BI; Ali Hug 1B/2B; Blakelyn 400 m – Katie Crites 2nd, er from South Adams. Th e Copsey from Antwerp rep- Sheets 21B; Christina Gebers Ali Mavis 4th top scorer for Ohio was Ju- resented Ohio. Indiana was 31B; Sara Carder 2B; Emilee 4x200 relay – 1st Mercedes lia Th atcher of Lincolnview represented by David Hardin Carder 21B Wagner, Deanna Simonis, Ri- High School, also with 12. of Leo, Caleb Tierney from • Fairview 8, Edgerton 2 ley Mealer, Riley Collins Th e games were each two 18 Bellmont and Bradley Scott Winning Pitcher: Haley 800 – Katie Crites 1st minute halves instead of four of Heritage. Both Ohio and Robbins 2 hits 11KO 200 – Mercedes Wagner quarters. Indiana were represented Hitters: Haley Robbins 2nd Other star girl play- well by their teams. Th e best 21B/2RBI Kendra Schroeder 4X400 2nd Ali Mavis, ers from Indiana included was of Leo and it was David 3 run HR Brooke Hardy, Julianna Berg- Amanda Hunter from Bell- Hardin. He had some amaz- er, Katie Crites mont HS, Jenna Beer from ing dunks (see the pictures). Dunk Contest Winner David Hardin from Leo, the 5’10” hot Leo, Dionne Tanner from His last had the crowds for shot from Leo, is presented the award from Parkview Sports’ New Haven, Tearra Lapsley both sides standing and was Candice Dunkin. Candice presented all of the awards at the from New Haven, Kendra described by Jason Landers Indiana Ohio All Star Classic. Graber, Vickie Cook and as an “Alley-oop Tomahawk Camika Leggett - all from Dunk.” It was simply amaz- Woodlan. ing. Ohio All-Star Players Th e boys basketball game included Mackenzie Rig- began aft er the dunk con- genbach from Crestview, test completed. From the Lindsey Motycka from beginning, the Indiana all- Crestview, Rachel Schroed- stars kept their lead and the er from Hicksville, Brayton game fi nished with a close Straley from Hicksville, Ju- 74-70 win by the hoosiers. lia Th atcher fro Lincolnview, Top scorers for the boys were Hanna McCleery from Lin- Adam Davison with 22 and colnview, Erin Morrow from David Hardin with 26, both Van Wert, and Alexa Dunlap of Leo. It’s quite understand- from Van Wert. able why Leo had a such a Between games was the great season this year. Ohio’s 3-point contest and Julia top two scorers were Tres- Th atcher and Mackenzie ton Gonzales (18) of Pauld- Riggengach from Ohio coming and David Sinn (14) of peted with Julia competing Wayne Trace. against Kendra Graber and It was an incredible night Jenna Beer. It ended up that for the last basketball game Jenna Beer won the contest for these boys high school with 12 the fi rst round and careers! nine the second. 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Now therefore the Board of Shawn Kitzmiller went the Woodlan – 0 0 1 0 0 1=2, Baumle (two singles, run); County Commissioners do hereby enter distance on the mound, al- 5H, 0E Swary (single); Bergman (sin- into an Economic Development Revolv- ing Loan Fund Administration Agree- lowing 9 hits and striking out Eastside – 0 0 0 0 0 4=4, gle, RBI); Wright (four sin- ment with the State of Ohio, Develop- 8 in the game. 7H, 1E gles); Critten (single) ment Services Agency beginning January 1, 2015 and expiring December 31, 2017. Score by the Inning: Edgerton Hitters: IN THE MATTER OF A SUPPLE- South Side – 0 0 1 0 0 0 Blair (two singles); New- MENTAL APPROPRIATION (FUND LADY WARRIORS TAKE WIN 079): 1=2, 8H, 5E OVER CONCORDIA man (two singles); Miller Th e Board of County Commission- Woodlan – 2 1 1 0 2 0 x=6, (single) ers does hereby authorize and direct the County Auditor to make a Supplemental 6H, 1E By: Jeff Abbott Wayne Trace is 4-2 overall Appropriation for the following: and 1-0 in the Green Mead- FROM: Pay-In #106117 Woodlan hung on to score TO: 079-001-00011/EMA/ Other ARCHERS TAKE TOUGH a 5-3 win over Concordia ows Conference. Expenses AMOUNT: $11,082.39 LOSS TO HOLGATE in girls’ soft ball at the Lady APPOINTMENT IN THE OFFICE Cadets fi eld. Concordia took PAULDING COUNTY COM- OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Mr. Tony Zartman moved to approve Antwerp baseball lost big the lead in bottom of the MISSIONERS MEETING the following appointments for April 13, fi rst with 1 run crossing the 2015: to Holgate recently. Final MINUTES 4/6/15 Wendy Price – Clerk/Grant Coordi- score: Antwerp 4, Holgate 15 plate. Th e Warriors scored nator, Paulding County Sheriff /EMA Off ensive Leaders: twice in the second inning Th is 6th day of April, 2015, the Board IN THE MATTER OF RECEIV- of County Commissioners met in regu- ING BIDS FOR THE 2015 JOINT CHIP Antwerp – Clark 1 for 2 and added a run in the third lar session with the following members SEAL PROJECT: with a walk; Noel 1 for 2 with for a 3-1 lead. Th e Cadets cut present: Th is 6th day of April, 2015, being the Roy Klopfenstein, Tony Zartman, day advertised in the West Bend News, a fi elder’s choice; Laker 1 for 1 the advantage to 1 by scoring Mark Holtsberry, and Cindy Peters, Clerk a paper of general circulation within with 1 RBI; Perry 1 for 1 with once in the fourth. Woodlan ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: the County, as per Section 307.86 of the Warrants documented as 215294 Ohio Revised Code, bids were received a fi elder’s choice and 1 RBI; pushed the advantage to 5-2 through 215365 for County Bills were ap- and opened for the 2015 Joint Chip Seal Poulson 1 for 3 with 1 RBI with a pair of runs in the top proved and certifi ed to the County Audi- Project: tor for payment. Henry W. Bergman, Inc., 218 E. Holgate – Westrick 3 for of the seventh. Concordia IN THE MATTER OF APPROV- 9th Street, Genoa, OH 43430-1634 – 3 with 1 double and a walk; threatened in the seventh, ING ‘THEN AND NOW’ PURCHASE $199,868.00 ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: Ward Construction Company, Grim 3 for 3 with 2 doubles getting a run, before the War- Th e Paulding County Auditor has 385 Oak Street, Leipsic, OH 45856 – Pitching: riors ended the threat to get certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” $202,658.20 purchase order numbers and payments Th e Paulding County Engineer’s es- Antwerp – Noel L (1-1) the win. Alyssa Hoeppner got included in the Allowance of Claims timate for the project is $238,206.63. Th e Holgate – Klingshirn W the win for Woodlan and Ol- on April 1, 2015, Warrant numbered specifi cations will be studied with a deter- 215240 through 215257 in the amount of mination to be made later. Addison Baumle of Wayne Trace is back on the mound Antwerp Overall Record: ivia Hostetler had a double on $9,912.99; and it is certifi ed that both at MEETING NOTES OF APPOINT- 1-4; Antwerp Conference Re- off ense for the Warriors. the time that the contract or order was MENTS: against Heritage in the Monday, April 13th game. Th e lady made (“then”), and at the time that the Deb Hubbard, District Technician Raiders defeated the Patriots 3-1. More pictures at westbend- cord: 0-1 Score by the Inning: County Auditor is completing the cer- from SWCD, presented pictures of ma- nure complaints from various locations in news.net Woodlan – 0 2 1 0 0 0 2=5, tifi cation (“now”), that suffi cient funds 5H, 0E were available or in the process of col- the county. Deb has been in contact with EASTSIDE SHAVES OFF WIN lection, to the credit of a proper fund, Ohio Department of Agriculture, the Recently, the Wayne Trace Score by the Inning: Concordia – 1 0 0 1 0 0 properly appropriated and free from any Ohio Department of Natural Resources Lady Raiders took on the Heritage – 0 0 1 0 0 0 0=1, FROM WOODLAN IN HS previous encumbrance; and pursuant and the Ohio EPA and will continue to 1=3, 7H, 4E to the Ohio Revised Code §5705.41(D) follow up and advise the Commissioners Heritage Lady Patriots. Th is 2H, 0E SOFTBALL (1), these purchases must be approved by of her fi ndings. low scoring game gave way to Wayne Trace – 0 0 3 0 0 0 resolution of the Board of County Com- Pam Miller and Jerry Zielke met with LOW SCORE SHUT OUT FOR the Commissioners. Ms. Miller present- a Raider Nation victory: 3-1. x=3, 9H, 3E missioners. Now, therefore the Paulding By: Jeff Abbott LADY RAIDERS County Commissioners approve the Th en ed the Paulding County Economic De- Eastside came from be- and Now Purchase Orders as submitted velopment Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) by the Auditor; and it is found and de- Semi-Annual Report and the Microen- WARRIORS PICK UP WIN inning with lead-off hitter hind, scoring 4 runs in the In this low scoring game termined that all formal actions of this terprise Semi-Annual Report. Th e reports bottom of the sixth, to get Board of County Commissioners, Coun- document the activity on each fund from OVER ARCHERS IN HS Shawn Kitzmiller and Aus- the Wayne Trace Lady Raid- ty of Paulding, State of Ohio concerning July 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014. BASEBALL tin Fancher scoring for the a 4-2 win over Woodlan in ers walked off the fi eld with the adoption of this resolution were ad- Ms. Miller reported there was not any girls’ soft ball. Woodlan got opted in an open meeting of this Board current activity in the Microenterprise Warriors. Woodlan added a 1-0 over the Edgerton Lady of County Commissioners, and that all fund at this time. Mr. Zielke commented single runs in the second and single runs in the top of the Bulldogs. deliberations of this Board of County that the State requested the Microenter- By: Jeff Abbott third and top of the sixth and Commissioners and of any of its commit- prise funds be put together with the RLF Woodlan got on the board third innings and led 4-1 aft er Score by the Inning: tees that resulted in such formal action, funds under one reporting requirement. three innings. Kitzmiller and clung to a 2-0 lead before the Winning Pitcher – Crosby were in meetings open to the public in At that time, Ms. Miller will request any fi rst and made the lead hold Blazers got on the board for compliance with all legal requirements balance in the Microenterprise RLF Fund to pick up a 6-2 win over Fancher scored again in the (7 innings, 5 hits, 0 runs, 7 including Section §121.22 of the Ohio Re- be rolled over to the Economic Develop- fi ft h to push the lead to 6-1 the win. Emma Baughman strikeouts, 2 walks) vised Code. ment RLF Fund. Mr. Zielke also discussed South Side in boys baseball got the loss on the mound IN THE MATTER OF THE ECO- the RLF agreement and program changes. at Warrior Field. Woodlan for the Warriors. South Side Losing Pitcher – Slees- NOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVOLV- See resolution above. Mr. Zielke men- got back-to-back hits with for Woodlan. Paige Lichty hit man (7 innings, 9 hits, 1 run, ING LOAN FUND ADMINISTRA- tioned he is also currently assisting RCAP got a pair of runs in the fi rst a triple in the game for the TION AGREEMENT: in fi nding appropriate space for a possible

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Resource Room students of Mr. Kevin Wilson, and show One reason for the growth Grover Hill Elementary have him what they have learned! has been the launch of online worked very hard on reading Pictured here are Lily Boyd services. In October 2013, Sec- this school year. Th ey are ex- and Zoah Wineland. retary Husted launched Ohio Business Central allowing SECRETARY HUSTED Th ey supply a number wide businesses to fi le some of the ANNOUNCES APRIL OHIO range of regional buyers from most commonly used forms online and services continue BUSINESS PROFILES Whole Foods to small mom and pop shops, butchers, and to be expanded. Since January 2011, more than 340,000 fi l- In honor of Ohio’s largest groceries. ings have been submitted and industry, Ohio Secretary of • Th e Blueberry Patch half of all new companies are State Jon Husted today an- (Mansfi eld, OH) is a 27,000 now started online in Ohio. nounced “Ohio Agriculture” plant, 80-acre, family-friendly Woodburn Lutheran “U” must always stick by a wedding ceremony and a NOTE: New business fi l- as this month’s Ohio Business farm with u-pick blueberries, a School’s kindergarten class “Q” in words that have the reception with dancing and ings are classifi ed as forms Profi le. greenhouse, winery, and café. recently celebrated the wed- “kwa” sound. Th e class had cake. “What phonics has fi led with the Ohio Secretary “If you like food, you • Luckey Farmers (Wood- ding of the letters Q and a fun day with activities to joined together, let no letter of State that declare the for- should thank a farmer,” Sec- ville, OH) serves approxi- U. Th e WLS kindergart- remind that that “Q” and separate.” mation of a business entity, in- retary Husted said. “Agricul- mately 2,000 members with ners learned all about how “U” go together. Th ey had cluding for-profi t, non-profi t ture is our state’s number-one grain marketing, plant food, and professional corporations, industry and the businesses seed, feed, and other supplies. most important components roughly 465,000 high school Registration forms and limited liability companies, profi led this month are doing Established in 1919, the farm in preserving our democracy seniors through the Grads additional information are partnerships, limited part- great work to provide safe nu- was named for the small town for future generations,” Sec- Vote program. Th e Secretary available online at GradsVo- nerships and limited liability trition and stable employment of Luckey. retary Husted said. “By in- of State’s Offi ce will begin the teOhio.com. partnerships. Filing as a busi- to our communities as well as • Bluescreek Farm Meats structing our students from 2015 outreach in the coming ness in Ohio does not guar- be good stewards of our natu- (Columbus, OH) is a family a young age on the rights and weeks. Currently, there are PAULDING COUNTY COM- antee the company will begin ral resources.” farm and butcher shop that responsibilities they have as currently 4,566 18-year-olds MISSIONERS MEETING operations, be profi table or One in every seven Ohio- raises 90 percent of everything citizens, we can help put them registered to vote in Ohio. MINUTES 3/25/15 create jobs. ans is employed in an agri- they sell in downtown Colum- on the path toward active civ- Th e deadline to register bus, OH. Th ey raise hormone th Th is 25th day of March, 2015, the culture-related fi eld and the ic engagement.” to vote in the November 5 Board of County Commissioners met in industry contributes approx- and antibiotic-free animals SECRETARY OF STATE Both Democracy Day and General Election is October 5, regular session with the following mem- and off er a number of educa- bers present: imately $105 billion to the JON HUSTED MARKS Grads Vote are initiatives de- 2015. To become a registered Roy Klopfenstein, Mark Holtsber- state’s economy each year. tional opportunities including DEMOCRACY DAY, KICKS signed to increase the num- voter, a person must complete ry, and Nola Ginter, Clerk; Absent: Tony butchery and cooking classes Zartman With more than 14 million OFF GRADS VOTE DURING ber of 18-year-olds who reg- a voter registration form and ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: as well as having created a mo- meet the following require- Warrants documented as 214966 acres of farm land, the state LORDSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL ister to vote and participate ranks 13th nationally for agri- bile phone app with cooking in elections. Democracy Day, ments: through 215020 for County Bills were ap- VISIT proved and certifi ed to the County Audi- culture exports. advice. launched in 2009 by Rock the • Eighteen years-old on or tor for payment. Companies profi led this • Th e Spicy Lamb Farm Vote, educates students about before the next General Elec- EXECUTIVE SESSION: Ohio Secretary of State A motion was made by Mr. Mark month include: (Peninsula, OH) raises sheep elections and the importance tion; Holtsberry to go into executive session at • Michael Farms (Urbana, and ducks and off ers organic Jon Husted addressed ap- of their participation in that • A citizen of the United 8:10 a.m. with the Paulding County Pros- proximately 250 students ecutor to OH) provides nutritious, qual- apples, pears, and plums while process. Grads Vote is an States; discuss legal matters. Th e motion was ity fresh vegetables through- focusing their eff orts on ag- at Lordstown High School, outreach eff ort promoted by • A resident of Ohio at least seconded by Mr. Roy Klopfenstein. All commemorating Democracy members voting yes. out Ohio and surrounding ritourism opportunities and the Secretary of State’s offi ce 30 days before the election in MEETING NOTES OF APPOINT- areas, employing 25 full time environmental stewardship. Day. Th e event also served as that provides every graduat- which they want to vote; MENTS: a kick off for Grads Vote 2015, Randy Liebrecht and Jim Henschen, workers and as many as 100 Th ey also sell wool blankets, ing high school senior with • Not incarcerated in jail Smith-Boughan – Mr. Henschen present- seasonal workers during the yarns, and fi ber craft s both on an annual outreach program information on becoming an or prison for a felony; ed an estimate to install two new Airthem organized by the Secretary of fl oor mount fan coil units. Mr. Leibrecht harvest season. Over its 50 site and at the Yellow Creek active voter. • Not declared incompe- went into detail about how the new units year history, they have grown Trading Company, also in State. Since taking offi ce, Sec- tent for voting purposes by a would be mounted to the wall. Commis- “An informed and en- sioner Holltsberry requested the quote be to be one of the largest vege- Peninsula. retary Husted has sent vot- court; and broken down, showing separate prices for • Green City Growers Co- gaged electorate is one of the material and labor. Mr. Henschen agreed table farms in the state with er information packets to • Not permanently denied to provide a new quote. Th e Commission- 2,500 acres. operative (Cleveland, OH) the right to vote for violating ers will consider the quote and progress is an innovative enterprise election laws. on the project will be determined at a later • Th e Farm on Kenyon ROTARY CLUB TO SPONSOR EXCHANGE STUDENT date. Road (Mount Vernon, OH) designed to hire from urban was founded as just a small Cleveland neighborhoods, family farm, but now off ers provide employment, and an on-farm market, fresh pro- build long-term fi nancial as- duce, herbs, eggs and jams to sets for their team members. the surrounding community. Th e greenhouse also donates Th ey also now feature a Com- one percent of all the leafy CARPET CLEANER munity Supported Agriculture greens produced to the Cleve- (CSA) program and work with land Foodbank. Professional Carpet Cleaning Equipment nearby Kenyon College to give Ohio is home to 1,100 hands-on experiences to area farms registered as century Also, students. or bicentennial operations, • Stacy Family Farm (Mar- 73 of which have been in the ietta, Ohio) is a fi ft h-genera- same family for more than 200 tion Ohio Century Farm that years. hosts approximately 2,000 Launched in June 2011, young children for agricul- Ohio Business Profi le has GARDEN ture-related educational fi eld helped raise awareness about 24 HOUR SEEDS ARE trips. Th ey recently expand- companies registered and do- ed their operations to allow ing business in Ohio that are RENTAL! AVAILABLE! u-pick blueberries and black- creating interesting products, ONLYONL berries in addition to their off ering outstanding service, $ self-picking strawberry fi elds. contributing to their local 17 99 • Carriage House Farm communities and employing • SEED POTATOES (North Bend, OH) has been Ohioans in the process. Each • SEED ONIONS a single-family owned Ohio month, a handful of diverse businesses linked together by Century Farm since 1855. Th e Antwerp Rotary Club Exchange Program provides a common theme are featured learned they will be hosting wonderful opportunities to an inbound exchange student learn about diff erent cultures, from Germany for the 2015- build lasting friendships, and 2016 school year. “Hanne” celebrate diversity. Pictured (pronounced Hannah) arrives is Suzanne Shuman-Rister, in August and will reside with Rotarian and counselor for Like us on Facebook!

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Jennings 5 100 Meter Dash: 1st Rode, J, 11.78; 2nd Bin- kley, J, 11.82; 3rd Layman, A, 11.83; 4th Warnecke CG 11.98; 5th Ingol, P, 12.06; 6th Parker, McC, 12.08 200 Meter Dash: 14th Rowe, P, 25.88; 15th Buchman, P, 26.07 400 Meter Dash: 8th Buchman, P, 57.25; 16th Arend, P, 59.63 800 Meter Run: 14th Matson, P, 2:29.89 Picture attached is the winning DMR team of Megan Kage, At a recent board meeting, have a minimum of a 3.40/4.0 – Adam Hoff er 11.6 (Saluta- 1600 Meter Run: Hayley Newman, Paige Boatright, and Brooke Feipel the Board of School Trustees or 9.1/12.0, and a minimum torian); Nate Kitzmiller 10.9; 9th Shepherd, P, 4:58.08; along with Dr. Ken Folks, SAT of 1660 or a minimum Andrew Kohrman 10.1; Todd 15th Spencer, P, 5:28.83 Superintendent honored the ACT of 24. Moeller 9.5; Spencer Perkins 3200 Meter Run: Academic All-State Fall ath- Heritage High School – 10.5; Ryan Shaff er 9.9; Vance 9th Pracht, P, 11:28.30; letes. To receive this distin- Lucas Scheumann 3.7 Shearer 9.5; Zachary Watson 10th Shepherd, P, 11:28.57 guished All-State award, an Leo High School – John 12.1 (Valedictorian) 300 Meter Hurdles: athlete must have played in Grush 10.1 Logan Leiter 10.9 Woodlan High School – 10th Minck, P, 50.67 70% of games this season, New Haven High School Shawn Kitzmiller 11.4 4x100 Meter Relay: 4th Paulding, 47.29 PAULDING COUNTY COM- of the Board of County Commissioners Commissioner Klopfenstein contacted 4x200 Meter Relay: to expend any county portion of the fees the Paulding ODOT and left a message for 6thPaulding 1:40.40 MISSIONERS MEETING deposited into the sheriff ’s concealed a return call. Th e Village has no responsi- handgun license issuance expense fund bility since it is a county sewer line. 4x400 Meter Relay: MINUTES 4/8/15 for any costs incurred by the sheriff in 11th Paulding, 4:06.58 connection with performing any admin- Pole Vault: Th is 8th day of April, 2015, the Board istrative functions related to the issuance PAULDING TRACK TEAM of County Commissioners met in regu- of concealed handgun licenses under sec- 5th Lothamer, P, 11-06.00; lar session with the following members tion 2923.125 or 2923.1213 of the Revised COMPETES AT COLUMBUS present: Code, including, but not limited to, per- 7th Staff ord, P, 10-06.00 Roy Klopfenstein, Tony Zartman, sonnel expenses and any costs associated GROVE INVITE Long Jump: Mark Holtsberry, and Cindy Peters, Clerk with a fi rearm safety education program, 7th Ingol, P, 17-10.50; 8th IN THE MATTER OF APPROV- or a fi rearm training or qualifi cation pro- NHHS Boys captured 1st place Saturday at the Luers Invite ING ‘THEN AND NOW’ PURCHASE gram that the Sheriff chooses to fund. Paulding recently com- Arend, P, 17-08.75 ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: Judge Beckman met briefl y with the peted in the Columbus Grove Shot Put: Th e Paulding County Auditor has Commissioners to discuss the upcoming On Saturday, the Lady ta Turner, Andrea Lawrence, certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” trial. Track Invitational. Listed be- 7th Tope,P, 39-06.00 Bulldogs’ Track & Field Team Megan Kage, and Kaniah purchase order numbers and payments low are the events that Pauld- 10th Valdez, P, 37-10.00 included in the Allowance of Claims fi nished 2nd out of 12 teams Creech; and the Distance on April 8, 2015, Warrant numbered ing athletes were recorded: Discus: PAULDING COUNTY COM- at the Bishop Luers Relays. Medley team of Megan Kage, 215388 in the amount of $256.00; and it Team Rankings – 1st Co- 9th Valdez, P, 112-05; 12th is certifi ed that both at the time that the MISSIONERS MEETING First place fi nishers were Brooke Feipel, Hayley New- contract or order was made (“then”), lumbus Grove 108.50; 2nd Tope, P, 102-01 and at the time that the County Auditor MINUTES 3/23/15 Botkins 90; 3rd Riverdale 67; Kaniah Creech (100 Meter man, and Paige Boatright. is completing the certifi cation (“now”), Dash); the 4×100 Meter Relay Second Place fi nishers were that suffi cient funds were available or in Th is 23rd day of March, 2015, the 4th Anna 59; 5th Ottoville WOODLAN GOLF INVITA- the process of collection, to the credit of Board of County Commissioners met in 56; 6th Ada 50; 7th Pauld- team of Nakita Turner, Ja’Ny- Megan Kage (Pole Vault) and a proper fund, properly appropriated and regular session with the following mem- TIONAL TEAM RESULTS ia Grundy, Ja’Kyia Grun- Haley Whitacre (Discus). free from any previous encumbrance; bers present: ing 40; 8th Jeff erson 21; 9th and pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code Roy Klopfenstein, Mark Holtsber- A r l i n g t o n 1 3 ; 1 0 t h M c C o m b dy, and Kaniah Creech; the www.newhavenbulletin.com §5705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be Recently, Woodlan golf ry, and Nola Ginter, Clerk; Absent: Tony 11; 11th St. John’s 8.50; 12th Sprint Medley team of Naki- approved by resolution of the Board of Zartman team hosted a golf invita- County Commissioners. Now, therefore ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: Ft. Jennings 3 the Paulding County Commissioners Warrants documented as 214966 GIRLS: tionals at Whispering Creek approve the Th en and Now Purchase Or- through 215020 for County Bills were ap- Golf Course. ders as submitted by the Auditor; and it proved and certifi ed to the County Audi- 100 Meter Dash: OVERTIME VICTORY FOR WOODLAN BASEBALL is found and determined that all formal tor for payment. Th ese are the team re- actions of this Board of County Com- IN THE MATTER OF APPROV- 1st Myers, P, 13.48; 2nd PANTHERS ACTIONS TAKES DOWN missioners, County of Paulding, State of ING ‘THEN AND NOW’ PURCHASE Flores, CG, 13.54; 3rd Archer, sults of the aft ernoone: Ohio concerning the adoption of this res- ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: Leo – 312; Dekalb – 328; BLACKHAWK olution were adopted in an open meeting Th e Paulding County Auditor has A, 13.70; 4th Th epsourinthon, Paulding baseball took on of this Board of County Commissioners, Blackhawk Christian – 341; certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” McC, 13.75; 5th Heuker, Bo, Continental on the mound. By: Jeff Abbott and that all deliberations of this Board of purchase order numbers and payments 13.75; 6th Penwell, Riv, 13.82 Heritage – 381; Garrett – County Commissioners and of any of its included in the Allowance of Claims Corbin Edwards had the Blackhawk limited Wood- committees that resulted in such formal on March 23, 2015, Warrant numbered 382; Sourh Adams – 399; 100 Meter Hurdles: game winning RBI on a Sac- lan to just 3 hits, but allowed action, were in meetings open to the pub- 214986 in the amount of $636.00; and it 1st McCluer, CG, 16.02; Woodlan – 414 lic in compliance with all legal require- is certifi ed that both at the time that the rifi ce Fly in the bottom of the 8 base on balls, and the War- ments including Section §121.22 of the contract or order was made (“then”), 2nd Honigford, O, 17.54; 3rd 8th inning. Final score: Con- riors got a 7-4 win over the Ohio Revised Code. and at the time that the County Auditor Bornhorst, B, 17.55; 4th Mar- EXECUTIVE SESSION: is completing the certifi cation (“now”), LADY ARCHERS TAKE BIG tinental 5, Paulding 6. Braves at Warrior Field. Seven A motion was made by Mr. Tony that suffi cient funds were available or in tin, R, 17.60; 5th Edwards, A, WIN OVER HOLGATE Score by the Inning: of the 8 Warriors to get walks Zartman to go into executive session the process of collection, to the credit of 17.79; 6th VanCleve, P, 17.94 at 8:05 a.m. with the Paulding County a proper fund, properly appropriated and Continental – 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 came around to score. Shawn Prosecutor to discuss legal matters. Th e free from any previous encumbrance; 300 Meter Hurdles: motion was seconded by Mr. Mark Holts- Antwerp won 15 to 2 0=5, 5H, 3E Kitzmiller picked up 3 of the and pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code 1st Bornhorst, B, 48.31; berry. All members voting yea. §5705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be against Holgate in high Paulding – 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 walks and scored 3 runs. Na- EXECUTIVE SESSION: approved by resolution of the Board of 2nd McCluer, CG 48.91; 3rd 1=6, 6H, 2E than Targgart was 3 for 3 for A motion was made by Mr. Tony County Commissioners. Now, therefore VanCleve, P, 52.14; 4th Cly- school soft ball action re- Zartman to go into executive session the Paulding County Commissioners cently. Winning Pitcher: Johanns the Braves and scored 3 of the at 8:20 a.m. with the Paulding County approve the Th en and Now Purchase Or- mer, CG, 52.24; 5th Honig- (2.1 innings, 0 runs, 0 hits, 3 4 Blackhawk runs. His sin- Sheriff to discuss personnel matters. Th e ders as submitted by the Auditor; and it ford, O, 52.69; 6th Willow, Ar, Score by the Inning: motion was seconded by Mr. Mark Holts- is found and determined that all formal Antwerp – 2 7 3 3 x=15 K, 0 BB); Other: Corbin Ed- gle in the seventh scored the berry. All members voting yea. actions of this Board of County Com- 52.86 wards fourth Blackhawk run. Collin At 8:30 a.m. all members present missioners, County of Paulding, State of 4x100 Meter Relay: Holgate – 0 0 2 0 0=2 agreed to adjourn the executive session Ohio concerning the adoption of this res- Losing Pitcher – Jones got the win on mound and go into regular session. Antwerp stats: olution were adopted in an open meeting 7th Paulding 55.50 Schwanzman (6.1 innings, 4 for the Warriors, going 5 in- TRAVEL REQUEST: of this Board of County Commissioners, 4x200 Meter Relay: Pitcher – Perry 2SO, 5 Judge John Demuth, Annual Confer- and that all deliberations of this Board of runs, 6 hits, 5 K, 5 BB); Oth- nings, giving up 6 hits, 3 runs, ence, Cincinnati, OH, June 2-4, 2015 County Commissioners and of any of its hits, 1 walk 6th Paulding 1:57.79 er: Dockery, Shepard and striking out 6. Dylan IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING committees that resulted in such formal 4x400 Meter Relay: Batting: THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- action, were in meetings open to the pub- Leading Hitters: Gerig pitched the fi nal 2 in- TION (FUND 173): lic in compliance with all legal require- 7th Paulding 4:41.00 Antwerp – Perry 2 sin- Paulding (4 hits) – Arel- nings for the save. Th e Board of County Commissioners ments including Section §121.22 of the High Jump: does hereby direct the County Auditor to Ohio Revised Code. gles; 1RBI; Braaten 2 sin- lano 2B; Mock, 1B, 1 RBI; Score by the Inning: amend the 2015 Annual Appropriation by MEETING NOTES OF APPOINT- 1st Mangas, O, 5-06.00; gles, 3 RBI; Hawley 1 RBI; Mourey 2- 1B; Martinez 1B; Blackhawk – 1 0 1 0 1 0 appropriating the following in the K-9 Of- MENTS: 2nd Marshall, A, 5-00.00; 3rd fi cer Expense Fund (Fund 173): Jerry Zielke, Paulding County Eco- Miller-Sweet double, single, Egnor- 1B 1=4, 8H, 3E 173-001-00001/K-9 Offi cer/Expenses nomic Development – Mr. Zielke pre- Willow, A, 4-10.00; 4th Vor- 3 RBI; Barnhouse single 1 Continental (5 hits) – Woodlan – 2 0 2 0 3 0 x=7, AMOUNT: $7,000.00 sented fl yers for the up-coming Paulding hees, CG, 4-10.00; 5th Myers, IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING County Career Opportunity Showcase RBI; B. Johanns single, 2 Dockery 2- 1B; Th omas 2- 1B 3H, 2E THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- and Job Fair to be held at the OSU Exten- P, 4-10.00; 6th Ricker, CG, TION (FUND 068): sion building on March 24, from 12:00 RBI Records: Paulding 2-6 (0- Th e Board of County Commissioners p.m. to 6:00 p.m. He was excited to an- 4-08.00 Holgate Stats: 1); Continental 1-5 does hereby direct the County Auditor to nounce that several employers and edu- Pole Vault: S. Gray 2 singles; S. Niese amend the 2015 Annual Appropriation cation/career entities have committed to 1st Shoemaker, A, 8-00.00; by appropriating the following in the Re- having representatives at the showcase/ double; R.Desgranges dou- serves/Other Expenses Fund (Fund 068): job fair. Informative presentations re- 2nd Salinas, P, 8-00.00; 3rd c 068-001-00008/Sheriff Reserves/ ble, 1 RBI; Pitcher was A. lating to small business assistance, adult Conley, Ri, 8-00.00; 4th Har- M Connell Stump Removal Other Expenses educational opportunities, innovative Crumnne AMOUNT: $500.00 strategic training, successful resume well, P, 7-06.00; 5th Roose, – Free Estimates – MEETING NOTES OF APPOINT- writing/interviewing, and individual de- MENTS: velopment services are scheduled to begin CG, 7-06.00; 5th Gerberick, Sheriff Landers presented the 2015 at 12:00 p.m. and run back-to-back until St. J, 7-06.00 HARD FALL FOR LADY PAN- 260-705-5307 or 260-557-5307 projections to the Commissioners. Sher- 6:00 p.m. THERS IN SOFTBALL PLAY iff Landers also discussed the concealed Jason Vance and Jim Guelde, Village Long Jump: handgun law language changes un- of Paulding – Th e Commissioners dis- 1st Honigford, O, 15-11.50; der section 311.42 of the Ohio Revised cussed the sewer line north of the Village Paulding soft ball lost in Code. Th e Sheriff received the approval on US 127 and the issues with leaking. 2nd Plummer, P, 15-04.50; 3rd Marshall, A, 15-00.00; a near shut out game against 4th Dodge, Ri, 14-11.50; 5th Crestview. Final score was DERCK’S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES Dunifon, CG, 14-10.00; 6th Paulding 1, Crestview 19. 15193 Rd. 45 KLOPFENSTEIN REPAIR Shoemaker, A, 14-07.50 Score by the Inning: AUTO•TRUCK•FARM•INDUSTRIAL Shot Put: Crestview – 3 1 5 6 4=19, Antwerp, Ohio 45813 10th Bradford, P, 25-05.00; 7H, 0E 419-258-2512 Major & Minor Repairs • Complete Vehicle Maintenance 11th Clapsaddle, P, 25-02.00 Paulding – 1 0 0 0 0=1, 2H, AC Service & Repair Discus Th row: 3E 419-506-1902 Diesel Service • Complete Engine Rebuilding 11th Clapsaddle, P, 70-01; WP – Growle DOT Inspections • ASE Certiﬁed Staff 14th Coil, P, 62-05 LP – Schilt, 4 IP, 15R, Mulch Colors: BOYS: 11ER, 3 K’s, 9 BB Red, Brown, and Gold; Tim Klopfenstein 19718 Notestine Road Team Rankings – 1st Morgan Riley 1-2; Darian NEW COLOR: BLACK 657-5700 shop Woodburn, IN 46797 Anna 154; 2nd Columbus Andrews 0-1 1 Run; Brooke Black Dirt and Small Gravel. Grove 132; 3rd Riverdale 62; Combs 1-2 Everything is in Bulk Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 22, 2015 ANN’S PRESCHOOLERS WILD ABOUT ANIMALS! TAXES AND THE END OF THE NUCLEAR AGE

by Robert F. Dodge, M.D. Following the arrival of ASK ME ...Miss C! spring each year, our nation renews its commitment to our priorities on Tax Day, April 15th, from education to health care, infrastructure ASK ME… MISS C! to organize them into three more eff ective. Because this and national defense. Included categories (non-negotiable gives your child the chance among these expenditures are Dear Miss C, rules, negotiable rules, and to make new choices every nuclear weapons programs— I am a parent of a very rules that can be negotiated single day. You can help her weapons that can not and must willful teenage girl. She is 14, as behavior improves). daily se the patterns of be- not ever be used. thinks she knows it all and is Obviously, these expecta- havior that lead to the as- Ann’s Bright Beginnings son Smith, Gavin Letso, Cam- Th e funding for these pro- very stubborn. I have looked tions and consequences need signed consequence. Preschoolers in the Tuesday/ eron Williams, and Zachary grams, while more transparent online for things to try with to be discussed in advance of Don’t always focus on Th ursday class are learning McManus. Be sure to check than in the past, is still quite her, but mostly what I fi nd is the stubborn or rebellious catching your child do bad, about wild animals. Shown out the ad on the front page of secretive. From the beginnings how to deal with stubborn behaviors. And rewards or watch for the good choices here with their elephants Th e West Bend News to reg- of our nuclear programs in toddlers. My girl is beyond consequences should be and provide positive conse- from the grasslands are (from ister YOUR child for summer 1940 we have spent as a nation that, and I am stuck. What doled out promptly and con- quences for those! left ) Brayden Kauser, Isaac care and\or fall preschool! in excess of $6 trillion dollars can I do? sistently… no exceptions. And fi nally, talk to your Miller, McKenna Schilt, Ma- on them. Th is Tax Day we will —One Frustrated Mam- Th at does NOT mean that child. Take time out of spend ~$56.3 billion more on ma your teenager will stop chal- the daily routine to spend these same programs. From lenging you and the rules/ex- special time with her. Do Los Angeles County’s expen- Dear One Frustrated Mam- OFF STAGE PRODUCTIONS club. Filled with mistaken diture of $1.785 billion to our ma, pectations you set. Th ey will some things together that PRESENTS KEN LUDWIG’S identities, slamming doors, nations capitol at $107 million, Th ese are defi nitely hard in fact challenge you at every she loves. Who knows, she opportunity, but you need to might talk to you! You just “THE FOX ON THE FAIR- and over-the-top romantic these are monies that we can ill years made even harder because no matter the be calm and consistent. Your might learn what fears and WAY” shenanigans, it’s a furiously aff ord to spend. Th e squandering of these temperament of your teen, self-control is key, because anxieties are driving her paced comedy that recalls they are trying to fi nd their you are modeling the be- poor behavior choices! Off Stage Productions the Marx Brothers’ clas- dollars—while continuing to inadequately fund national own identity. Th is of course haviors you want to see. Be With Blessings, concludes its 2014-2015 sics. A charmingly madcap programs on infrastructure, means they are battling for calm, your anger gives your —Miss C season with Ken Ludwig’s adventure about love, life, education, health care and their own independence, so teen an opportunity to take *Miss C is ready for your Th e Fox on the Fairway. and man’s eternal love aff air the environment—speaks to it rears its ugly face through control of the situation. questions! Send your ques- Th is farce about the game with golf.” who we are as a nation. No one opposition (in values, beliefs, Also, it is not always tions to AskMeMissC@ of golf will be directed by “Bingham, president of would argue against spending wishes, and instructions about grounding your child gmail.com, post a message Dan Bulau, assisted by Amy the Quail Valley Country the entirety of these monies from parents). Because of for long periods of time. As through Ask Me Miss C Shoppell. Due to the popu- Club, is in a diffi cult posi- to secure, dismantle and clean this, it’s important to main- a matter of fact, recent re- Facebook Page, or you may larity of our shows we have tion: the golfer he thought up the existing environmen- tain clear and consistent search shows that shorter send your questions to the added two additional per- would play for his club has tal legacy of these weapons. rules and expectations and immediate consequences are West Bend News* formances, so mark your switched sides having been Th ereaft er these monies could be more appropriately reallo- calendars and plan to attend recruited by his counterpart cated to programs that benefi t AR READERS ENJOY BOWLING PARTY one or more of the seven and opponent, the cocky all. show dates off ered April and arrogant Dickie. Th e Th is year’s expenditures 24,25,*26, May 1,2,*3 and 8. huge bet he had foolishly come at a critical time—just Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on wagered is now likely to be when international eff orts to Friday and Saturday, *12:30 lost. Fortunately, he discov- control the spread of nuclear p.m. on Sundays, at the Van ers that Justin, his newly weapons through the Nucle- Wert County Senior Center hired hand, is actually quite ar Non Proliferation Treaty (220 Fox Road, Van Wert, a good golfer and fi nagles his and the remarkable and long OH). A delicious buff et style membership into the Club. sought controls over Iran’s capability to acquire a nucle- meal prepared by “Catering Justin does not disappoint ar weapon, we propose these at its BEST by Sonya & Di- and has a huge lead when massive expenditures on more ane” will be served starting close to its end the tourna- weaponry of mass destruction. at 7:00 p.m. and the show ment is interrupted by bad Is this the best we can do to will begin at 8:00 p.m. (*1:00 weather. When Justin learns lead by example? p.m. meal and 2:00 p.m. that Louise, a waitress at the Th is month’s preliminary show on the Sunday mati- clubhouse, has lost the en- accord between the P5+1 and nees). gagement ring he gave her Iran to remove Iran’s capabil- Join our cast and creative – she accidentally fl ushed it ity to build a nuclear weapon team and you will be sure to down the toilet – he comes signifi cantly enhances the se- Payne Elementary students recently celebrated meeting their third quarter Accelerated curity of the region and the Reader goals by going on a fi eld trip to Alley Cat Bowling in Paulding. laugh out loud as you follow unglued. Th e game resumes world and needs the support of this “belly laugh marathon! the next day but Justin loses anyone who wishes to reduce Now is time to end the in- F. Motion to renew membership Jessica Green – 2 year limited An amazingly ingenious the lead. Upset, he takes an with OCECD for period 05/01/2015- Cynthia Long – 2 year limited the likelihood of nuclear war. sanity that hangs over us, the 04/30/2016 at cost of $237.50 Tonya Ramirez – 2 year limited satirical farce” —Showbiz- unfortunate swing breaking Yet this too is being held in threat of nuclear annihilation. G. Motion to employ Katherine Wen- Rachel Smith – 2 year limited radio.net his arm. Bingham is desper- abeyance by political hardlin- ninger for the position of Speech Th era- I. Motion to approve non-renewing We must move forward with a pist with a 1 year, 182 day full-time con- contracts for Amelia Wannemacher, part Justin – Dustin Manson ate, and the appearance of ers in Iran and the U.S. Con- shared sense of tomorrow. Our tract for the 2015-2016 school year. Salary time Intervention Specialist, and Lori Louise – Lacy Allen his wife complicates matters gress. will be as per salary schedule. (Masters Stefanek, one-on-one aide, eff ective at the children deserve this. with 7 years experience, pending verifi ca- end of the 2014-15 school year. Bingham – John Vining when she catches him much Seventy years aft er the tion of experience.) J. Motion to extend congratulations Pamela – Staci Kaufman too close to Pamela, his sex- bombings of Hiroshima and H. Motion to approve the following and approve scholarships of $250.00 to Nagasaki, we continue to WBESC GOVERNING BOARD contracts, eff ective at the beginning of the Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award Dickie – Steve Bricker starved vice-president. Can 2015-2016 school year: winners: Paulding County – Hank Sinn, maintain and modernize our MEETING MINUTES 4/15/15 • Certifi ed: Wayne Trace Schools; and Van Wert Muriel – Mary Yackey Bingham fi nd a replacement nuclear arsenals as though Donna Clouse – 1 year part time County – Hannah Leary Crestview Local Director – Dan Bulau for Justin to win the game, limited Schools locked in a Cold War time Th e Western Buckeye ESC Govern- Rod Dudgeon – 1 year part time lim- Director/Stage Manager win the wager, and get his ing Board held its regular monthly Board ited warp that has long passed. meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April – Amy Shoppell life in order? Harry Florence – 3 year limited Our President, held hostage 15, 2015 at the Van Wert ESC offi ce. Board Rosanah Foster – 1 year limited “A tribute from Ken Originally produced at by Congressional leadership, President Mr. Billy Poe II welcomed Michelle Hanneman – 5 year limited Safe Start Board members and school personnel Sara Linder – 3 year limited Ludwig (Lend Me A Tenor, Signature Th eatre, Arling- proposes to spend an addition- to the meeting. Treasurer Kim Jones re- Brian Rockhold – 1 year part time al $1 Trillion over the next 30 viewed the current fi nancial reports, in- limited Moon Over Buff alo) to the ton, VA, October 2010. Eric vestments and the monthly expenditures Driving School years just on the “moderniza- Ashley Shepherd – 1 year part time great English farces of the Schaeff er, Artistic Director. with the Board. limited Superintendent Brian Gerber up- Driver’s 1930s and 1940s, Th e Fox Maggie Boland, Managing tion” of our arsenals. Karla Treece – 1 year part time lim- Th is in spite of being dated the Board on Legislative Issues, ited On the Fairway takes audi- Director Personnel items, and ESC activities. He • Non-certifi ed: Education bound by international treaty continued his discussion on the Gover- ences on a hilarious romp For more information, LaCinda Crosby – Continuing nor’s Executive Budget proposal for fi scal Tianne Pendergrast – Continuing Classes along with the other nuclear years 2016 and 2017. Mr. Gerber informed which pulls the rug out from please call 419-605-6708 or states to work in good faith Deanna Wann – Continuing the Board the Substitute H.B.64 was sub- Lisa Baker – 2 year part time limited 5:00PM-8:15PM underneath the stuff y deni- online at www.off stagethe- toward complete disarmament mitted by the House. Final amendments Kristina Figgins – 2 year part time zens of a private country atre.com. by Article VI of the Nuclear must be submitted by the April 17 dead- limited Antwerp Location line. Sub. H.B. 64 should be voted out of Rebecca Matthews – 2 year part-time Non-Proliferation Treaty. Th e the House sometime next week. At that limited Beginning NPT Review Conference will time the Senate will work on the Execu- Robert Miller – 1 year part-time lim- tive Budget prior to passage in June. ited May 4, 5, 6, 7 begin this month in New York Members of the public are invited Jill Weirrick – 2 year part-time lim- at the U.N. to provide input to the Governing Board ited Cabbage Patch on Sandra Freeman’s reemployment at Ashley Snyder – 2 year part time May 11, 12, 13, 14 Th is year’s conference Western Buckeye ESC following her re- limited Convenience Store comes at a critical time as the tirement aft er the 2014-2015 school year. Chelsea Zeedyk – 2 year limited For Further Info. non-nuclear states have grown Public participation will follow the West- Jamie Fields – Continuing Please Call: 419-258-1069 ern Buckeye Policy number 0169.1r. Deb Nolte – Continuing impatient with the lack of No public members were in atten- Kendra Gottschalk – 2 year limited or 419-258-2076 Monday, April 13 – Friday, April 17 dance at the meeting. progress of the nuclear states WBESC Action Items: PER in meeting their legal obli- A. Motion to establish the week of gations. Failure to make real May 4-8, 2015 as Staff Appreciation in 5¢ OFF GAS GALLON conjunction with National Teacher Ap- “Metal Roofing” progress threatens the entire preciation Week, to honor the staff of (CASH CUSTOMERS ONLY) treaty and will likely shift the Western Buckeye ESC. B. Motion to approve budget revision Buy Direct! 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The next regular board meeting will be held on Thursday, April 439 8 30, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. 5 7 SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE 3 5 9 General Code, Section 11681 Revised Code, Section 2329.26 THE STATE OF OHIO, 628 PAULDING COUNTY: U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., Plaintiff, 4 1 vs. ALICE L. SHUTT, ET AL., 3 Everyone loves their pets can be treated to homemade Pawsitively Purrfect Salon. Defendants, and what better way to show gourmet goodies. Pawsitively Although the day was cold Case No. CI 14 185. them than by taking them to Purrfect Salon even caters to and there was snow on the Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above 12 64 7 a grooming salon. New Haven your older pets. Th ey have a ground, everyone had a won- entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the East door of the Courthouse in the has a new business that can grooming table that lowers so derful time. For more information on in Allen County was sched- pamper your pet called Pawsi- those pets that have trouble So come to New Haven and Village of Paulding, in the above named Coun- ty, on Thursday, the 21st day of May, 2015 at this new Graduate and Pro- uled to be resurfaced, from tively Purrfect Salon. Tammy jumping up onto a grooming check out our new Pawsitively 10:00 o’clock A.M., the real estate located at: fessional Studies program, .17 miles west of I-469 to 1.13 Hinton, the owner of Pawsi- table can also be pampered Purrfect Salon and don’t for- 19941 County Road 212, call 800-839-2355 or visit miles east of I-469, beginning tively Purrfect Salon, wanted with minimal eff ort. get to bring your pet. It is lo- Defi ance, Ohio 43512 on Monday, April 20, weather to make her salon an all inclu- On March 24th, the New cated at 446 Lincoln Highway, Parcel Number: 01-03F-008-00 and mvnu.edu/mminmba. 01-03F-007-00 permitting. sive experience. Your pet not Haven Chamber of Com- New Haven, IN, in the Isen- During construction, S.R. A full legal description of this property $3.1 MILLION REPLACE- only is awarded great groom- merce with Mayor McDon- barger Plaza. You can call for is on record at the Paulding County Engi- 37/Maysville Road will be re- ing, but they can also get ald, held a ribbon cutting to inquiries or an appointment neer’s Offi ce located in the basement of MENT OF I-69 BRIDGES stricted to one lane in each their picture taken and they celebrate the opening of the at 260-749-7257. the Courthouse. OVER PECKHART DITCH Said premises appraised at Forty-fi ve direction aft er 9:00 a.m. each Thousand and No/100 ($45,000.00) Dol- SCHEDULED FOR THIS day. Drivers are cautioned PAULDING COUNTY COM- 2003 Ford F 250 pickup truck; SN: the site associated with the Land Lease. lars and cannot be sold for less than two- WEEK to watch for fl aggers and 3FTNX21LX3MB29967; Miles: 175,290 Now, therefore the Board of County thirds of that amount. MISSIONERS MEETING Now, therefore the Board of County Commissioners does hereby consent to stopped traffi c. Th is restric- Commissioners, pursuant to Ohio Re- the Ground Lease Sublease and Leaseback The appraisal of this property was MINUTES 4/1/15 vised Code, Section §307.12, does hereby as set for by American Tower Corporation completed without an interior inspection. Th e Indiana Department tion will remain in eff ect until authorize the Paulding County Engineer for a certain parcel of property located Neither the Sheriff’s Offi ce nor the ap- of Transportation announces early-July. Th is 1st day of April, 2015, the Board to sell the above-listed property at public at 700 Fairground Drive, Township of praisers are responsible for the condition that a $3.1 million project to INDOT reminds drivers of County Commissioners met in regu- auction. Township of Paulding, County of Pauld- IN THE MATTER OF CONTRACT- ing, State of Ohio. of the property at the time the purchaser lar session with the following members takes possession. replace two bridges on Inter- to use caution and consider present: ING FOR COVERAGE BETWEEN THE MEETING NOTES OF APPOINT- state 69 over Peckhart Ditch, worker safety when driving Tony Zartman, Mark Holtsberry, and OHIO BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COM- MENTS: Purchasers are advised they have no Nola Ginter, Clerk; Absent: Roy Klopfen- PENSATION AND THE PAULDING Huntington Insurance Company, legal right to access this property until just south of the S.R. 8 inter- through an active construc- stein COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSION- Inc. (Kris Gerken and Kim Oliver) – Ms. the Sheriff’s Deed has been fi led with the change, is scheduled to begin tion zone. ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: ERS FOR ELECTIVE COVERAGE Gerken and Ms. Oliver met with the Paulding County Recorder’s Offi ce. Warrants documented as 215194 UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF OHIO Commissioners to discuss the Aff ordable this week, weather permit- Th e project was awarded through 215260 for County Bills were ap- WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW Care Act and its Employer Reporting (IRS TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down ting. to Brooks Construction for proved and certifi ed to the County Audi- FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES: Sections 6055 and 6056) and Excise (Ca- on day of the sale with the balance to be tor for payment. At the request of the Cindy Peters, dillac) Tax. Employers with 50 or more paid before the deed is issued. Th e two-season project $417,000. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Clerk/Offi ce Manager of the Paulding full-time employees are now mandated to County Commissioners, and on behalf of provide health coverage that is aff ordable Sheriff Jason K. Landers will facilitate the construction A motion was made by Mr. Mark Paulding County, Ohio Holtsberry to go into executive session the Paulding County Waste Management and provides minimum value. If an em- of two bridges over Peckhart ODOT CONSTRUCTION & at 8:05 a.m. with the Paulding Coun- Education and Awareness (WMEA), the ployer fails to meet the conditions under www.pauldingohsheriff.com Ditch, with the southbound ty Assistant Prosecutor to discuss legal following was presented to the Board this mandate, they can be assessed a pen- Richard J. LaCivita, Attorney for Plaintiff MAINTENANCE PROJECTS matters. Th e motion was seconded by Mr. of Paulding County Commissioners on alty. Full-time employees are those work- bridge being built this year April 1, 2015; and: the Paulding County ing an average of 30 or more hours per WEEK OF APRIL 20, 2015 Tony Zartman. All members voting yea. and the northbound bridge At 8:38 a.m. all members present WMEA may, in the course of its normal week, or 130 hours in a calendar month. agreed to adjourn the executive session activities, require additional assistance Th e employees required contribution for constructed in 2016. and the assistance may be in the form of self-only coverage can not exceed 9.5% MVNU NOW OFFERING Defi ance County: and go into regular session. In late April, between mile IN THE MATTER OF APPROV- a volunteer or a probationer; and in the of the household income for the taxable M.MIN. + MBA DUAL DE- Ohio 18 on the west side of ING ‘THEN AND NOW’ PURCHASE course of their services, such persons may year. Th e County’s current health plan marker 326/C.R.11A and mile ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: inadvertently incur a work-related injury through CEBCO meets the minimum es- GREE PROGRAM marker 329/S.R. 8, asphalt Sherwood which was reduced Th e Paulding County Auditor has or illness; and there currently is not cov- sential coverage and the minimum value to one lane through the work certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” erage for such persons under the contract stipulation. Employers must complete the work will begin on the shoul- purchase order numbers and payments between the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ IRC 6055 as the reporting mechanism to MVNU Graduate and der in preparation to switch zone through the majority of included in the Allowance of Claims Compensation and the Paulding County the IRS to verify and enforce ACA man- last week for bridge work and on March 30, 2015, Warrant numbered Board of Commissioners and this ab- date consistency. Th ey must also provide Professional Studies is now the traffi c pattern. Daytime 215181 in the amount of $2,223.00; and sence of coverage could result in fi nan- statements to full-time employees about off ering an M.Min. + MBA lane restrictions should be work on culvert joints has re- it is certifi ed that both at the time that cial liability for Paulding County. Now, coverage. Th e fi rst required fi ling for the opened. the contract or order was made (“then”), therefore eff ective February 11, 2015, the 2015 calendar year is to be fi led no later Dual Degree program, where expected during this time. Paulding County Board of Commission- that 2/29/16, or 3/31/16 if fi led electroni- Paulding County: and at the time that the County Auditor students can earn both a In May, crews will begin is completing the certifi cation (“now”), ers hereby approves the execution of and cally. Statements to employees enrolled U.S. 127 between Garfi eld that suffi cient funds were available or in enters into a Contract of Coverage of State must be furnished annually on or before Master of Ministry and a building the southbound the process of collection, to the credit of Agency of Political Subdivision (pursuant January 31 for the calendar year prior. Master of Business Adminis- bridge over Peckhart Ditch. Avenue and Jackson Street a proper fund, properly appropriated and to O.R.C. 4124 (BWC Form U-69) with Penalties may be assessed to employers for will be closed for approxi- free from any previous encumbrance; the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation non-compliance. Mr. Gerken had several tration in only two years. All At that time, previously con- to provide coverage for said volunteers or recommendations for Paulding County mately eight months begin- and pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code courses are being off ered on- structed crossovers in the §5705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be probationers assisting the director of the to make tracking and report completion a ning April 13 for a sewer approved by resolution of the Board of Paulding County WMEA with the duties bit easier to accomplish. Mr. Gerken then site, online, or via video con- median will be used to shift County Commissioners. Now, therefore of the agency. discussed the Cadillac Tax. Th e Cadillac traffi c, keeping two 12-foot separation project. Traffi c de- the Paulding County Commissioners IN THE MATTER OF CONTRACT- Tax is an excise tax scheduled to take ferencing. toured onto Ohio 613, Ohio approve the Th en and Now Purchase Or- ING FOR COVERAGE BETWEEN THE eff ect in 2018 to reduce health care us- With this dual degree pro- lanes open in both directions. ders as submitted by the Auditor; and it OHIO BUREAU OF WORKERS’ COM- age and costs by encouraging employers Additional lane shift s will 637 and Ohio 111 back to U.S. is found and determined that all formal PENSATION AND THE PAULDING to off er plans that are cost-eff ective and gram, students can take 18 127. Work is being performed actions of this Board of County Com- COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSION- engage employees in sharing in the cost credit hours of M.Min. cours- continue through November missioners, County of Paulding, State of ERS FOR ELECTIVE COVERAGE of care. It is a 40% tax on employers that as the southbound bridge is by VTF Excavation, Celina. Ohio concerning the adoption of this res- UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF OHIO provide high-cost health benefi ts to their es, 18 hours of MBA courses, Van Wert County: olution were adopted in an open meeting WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW employees. Th ree goals of the Cadillac completed. Motorists should FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES: Tax are to : !) help fi nance the ACA; 2) re- and 12 hours of cross-listed Ohio 116 of this Board of County Commissioners, pay attention to signage in just west of Vene- and that all deliberations of this Board of At the request of the Edward Bohn, duce overall health care costs; and 3) ad- courses and earn two degrees docia was closed for a dura- County Commissioners and of any of its Paulding County EMA director, the dress the unequal tax benefi t of excluding preparation for these lane following was presented to the Board employer-based insurance coverage from in the time it usually takes to committees that resulted in such formal shift s. tion of two days beginning action, were in meetings open to the pub- of Paulding County Commissioners on taxes. Mr. Gerken noted the provisions earn one. It is designed for on April 15 for a sewer repair lic in compliance with all legal require- April 1, 2015; and: the Paulding County of thee Cadillac Tax were broadly writ- Th e speed limit in the con- ments including Section §121.22 of the EMA, may, in the course of its normal ten with uncertainty and no guidance or bi-vocational pastors or for struction zone is 55 mph. IN- project. Ohio Revised Code. and emergency activities, require addi- regulations from IRS, DOL, HHS or other those in ministry who would IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING tional assistance and the assistance may government entities. He also reviewed the DOT reminds drivers to use THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- be in the form of a volunteer; and in the trend assumptions and threshold adjust- like to advance their ad- caution and consider worker TION (FUND 181): course of their services, such persons may ments from 2010 through 2018. Th e Board of County Commissioners inadvertently incur a work-related injury Travis McGarvey, Paulding County ministration and leadership safety when driving through or illness; and there currently is not cov- Engineer – Mr. McGarvey reported im- Like West Bend does hereby direct the County Auditor to skills. Th is is a great option an active work zone. amend the 2015 Annual Appropriation by erage for such persons under the contract provements to Benton Township Road 70 appropriating the following in the Excess between the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ will be made by EDP Renewables. He also for ministry-minded busi- Th e project was awarded News on Proceeds Tax Fund (Fund 181): Compensation and the Paulding County noted some guardrail and drainage work ness professionals or leaders to Primco for $3.1 million. 181-001-00001/Excess Proceeds Tax/ Board of Commissioners and this absence to be done on county roads. FACEBOOK Reimb Excess Proceed of coverage could result in fi nancial liabil- in a para-church ministry, AMOUNT: $8,200.32 ity for Paulding County. Now, therefore non-profi t organization, or & receive regular updates as IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- eff ective March 12, 2015, the Paulding S.R. 37 IN ALLEN COUNTY County Board of Commissioners hereby to what is happening ING THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- local church. SCHEDULED FOR RESUR- TION (FUND 170): approves the execution of and enters into Th e West Bend News is pub- Students enrolled in this throughout the week. Th e Board of County Commissioners a Contract of Coverage of State Agency of lished weekly with news from FACE does hereby modify the 2015 Annual Ap- Political Subdivision (pursuant to O.R.C. program will engage in prac- propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- 4124 (BWC Form U-69) with the Bureau Northeast Indiana and North- ing County Auditor to transfer funds in of Workers’ Compensation to provide west Ohio. Th e publication is tical learning in the areas of Th e Indiana Department the Wireless 911 Fund (Fund 170): coverage for said volunteers assisting the wholly owned by West Bend business administration and director of the Paulding County EMA of Transportation announced FROM: 170-001-00006/Wireless 911/ Printing & Publishing Inc. Other with the duties of the agency. strategic leadership and be that S.R. 37/Maysville Road TO: 170-001-00007Wireless 911/911 IN THE MATTER OF ENTERING Home Delivery information able to apply that knowledge Wireless Maintenance INTO A GROUND LEASE SUBLEASE for the West Bend News fol- AMOUNT: $10,000.00 AND LEASEBACK WITH AMERICAN to any type of ministry orga- IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZ- TOWER CORPORATION FOR THE lows: Home delivery is $32.18 ING THE COUNTY ENGINEER TO E-911 TOWER: per year. Newsstand is free for nization. Courses will teach Village of Haviland SELL EQUIPMENT AT PUBLIC AUC- AMemorandum of Land Lease pick up. skills in leadership, staffi ng, The Council of the Village of Haviland plans to sell Lots 35 & 36 and 43 & 44 TION: Agreement was entered into on July 18, by sealed bid. They will be sold as one group. Lots 35 & 36 have a house Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 2012, by and between Paulding County All content submitted & budgeting, planning, and §307.12, when the county has personal Commissioners and Alltel Communica- printed in the West Bend News marketing. Flexible sched- on them and lots 43 & 44 have a garage on them. The village will furnish the property, including motor vehicle, road tions, LLC, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, to- becomes the property and warranty deed. machinery, equipment, tools, or supplies, gether with a right of access and to install uling allows students to set Bids must be submitted by May 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. that is not needed for public use, is ob- and maintain utilities on a certain parcel copyright of the West Bend their own pace in completing solete, or is unfi t for the use for which it of property located at 700 Fairground Printing and Publishing Inc The sealed bids will be opened on May 11, 2015 at the Council House between 7 & was acquired, and when the value of the Drive, Township of Paulding, County of these two degrees, taking one 7:30 by the mayor. Paulding, State of Ohio; and on February corporation. Any and all repro- property to be sold exceeds two thousand The Council of the Village of Haviland reserves the right to reject any and all bids. fi ve hundred dollars, the board may sell 5, 2015, Verizon Communications, Inc. duction requires prior consent course at a time or multiple the property at public auction; and Travis entered into an agreement with American by the Publisher. Any submis- courses in a semester accord- Please include your name, phone number, bidding amount, and the lot number you are McGarvey, Paulding County Engineer, Tower Corporation regarding a portion of bidding on in the envelope. You may contact Mary Comer at 419-622-5561 or Ed Ruger has the following equipment that has ex- Verizon’s tower portfolio, including the sions may be edited or rejected ing to their needs and avail- at 419-670-4604 for more information. Sealed bids may be mailed to Village of Haviland, right for American Tower Corporation to ceeded its useful life for the County Engi- by the editor. ability. PO Box 114, Haviland, OH 45851 or given to a council member. neer’s offi ce operation: manage and operate the Land Lease and Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 14 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 22, 2015 PANTHERS TAKE BOTH GAMES IN DOUBLE HEADER News – 12 ACES WIN OVER ARCHERS AT PAULDING Th ird Place: John Kampf, Willoughby News-Herald – 9.5 Division 2 Sportswriter of the Year – Mark Hazelwood, Sandusky Register, 27 points (Th ree fi rst place fi nishes, one second place fi nish, one third place fi nish and one fourth place fi nish) Runner-Up: Dave Hanneman, Findlay Courier – 14 Th ird Place: Andrew Vogel, Wooster Daily Record – 10 Division 3 Sportswriter of the Year – Kurt Snyder, New- ark Advocate, 16.34 points (One fi rst place fi nish, two second place fi nishes, one third place fi nish and one fourth place fi nish) Runner-Up: Rich Mc- Gowan, Fremont News-Mes- senger – 10 Th ird Place: Matthew Horn, Port Clinton News-Her- Speedy Corbin Edwards stole his way from fi rst to third then ran home on the next hit, scor- ald – 10 ing the fi rst point of the game against the Archers. More pictures at westbendnews.net Division 4 Sportswriter of PAULDING SLAMS HICKS- amond and sent the Archers Th e meeting also included the Year – Todd Stumpf, Th e VILLE IN HIGH SCHOOL home with a loss. Final score: OHSAA updates on current Post Newspapers (Medina), 41.67 points BASEBALL Paulding 12, Antwerp 2 and future issues from Com- Antwerp’s Matthew Dooley gets on base aft er being tagged Score by the Inning: missioner Dr. Dan Ross. Af- (Five fi rst place fi nishes, by the pitch in the kneecap, against the Hicksville Aces. one second place fi nish, one Saturday, April 18th, Antwerp – 0 2 0 0 0 0=2, ter lunch, the members heard More pictures at westbendnews.net 4H, 4E from the OPSWA offi cers and third place fi nish and three Paulding Baseball hosted fourth place fi nishes) man), Rob Kiser (Piqua Daily 1); Crestview 2-4 (1-0) baseball games at the Pan- Paulding – 2 0 0 3 4 3=12, Rusty Miller of the Associated Call), Tom Nader (Ravenna 9H, 2E Runner-Up: Scott Hennen, ther stadium. In the match up Press, followed by a workshop Record Courier), Curt Con- LADY PANTHERS LOSE TO Winning Pitcher: Johanns session on working with ath- Columbus Th is Week Com- against Hicksville, the Pan- munity Newspapers – 13.67 rad (Richland Source), Mark MONTPELIER thers dominated the Aces. (4 innings, 2 runs, 2 hits, 4 K, letic directors, led by the Find- Hazelwood (Sandusky Reg- 4 BB); Other: Martinez lay Courier sports staff (Jamie Th ird Place: Skip Weaver, Final score was Paulding 12, Miami Valley Newspapers – 7 ister), Tony Maluso (Tiffi n Paulding Lady Panthers Hicksville 2. Losing Pitcher: Peters (3+ Baker, Dave Hanneman and Advertiser Tribune), Lon- innings, 5 runs, 6 hits, 4 K, 5 Ted Radick) and OHSAA As- Certifi cates were handed took a loss to Montpelier Score by the Inning: out to contest placers, while nie McMillan (Upper San- in high school soft ball play. Hicksville – 1 0 1 0 0=2, BB); Other: Vail, Perry sistant Commissioner Jerry dusky Daily Chief Union), Leading Hitters: Snodgrass. the Writers of the Year each Final score: Montpelier 8, 4H, 2E received an inscribed plaque Th eresa Audia (Willoughby Paulding 5 Paulding – 2 1 0 7 2=12, Paulding (9 hits) – Ed- Founded in 1972, the Ohio News-Herald), John Kampf wards, 3-1B, 2 RBI; Martinez, Prep Sportswriters Associ- with pen. Th e contest was Score by the Inning: 11H, 1E judged by 26 sportswriters (Willoughby News-Herald), Paulding – 0 1 0 0 4 0 0=5, Winning Pitcher – Damon 2- 1B, 1 RBI; Mock, 1B, 2 RBI; ation works to support and Chris Lillstrung (Willoughby Arellano, 1B, 1 RBI; Mourey, enhance the coverage of high from around the state and was 8H, 3E Egnot (5 innings, 2 runs, 4 coordinated by Kevin Buerge News-Herald), Aaron Dork- Montpelier – 2 0 3 0 2 1 hits, 10 K, 3 BB) 2- 1B, 2RBI school sports in Ohio and to sen (Wooster Daily Record), Antwerp (4 hits) – Kurtz, recognize superior writing and Tim Stried of the OHSAA. 0=8, 6H, 1E Losing Pitcher – Jonny Judges included (listed alpha- Joe Scalzo (Youngstown WP – Stein Giesige (3+ innings, 6 runs, 5 2- 1B; Laker, 2B, 1 RBI; Jones, among sports journalists. In Vindicator), Sam Blackburn 1B 2010, the OPSWA partnered betically by newspaper): Jeff LP – Manz 6 IP, 8 R, 4 ER, hits, 2 K, 4 BB); Other: Logan Harrison (Cambridge Daily (Zanesville Times Record- 1 BB, 2 K Th iel Records: Paulding 4-7 (0- with the Ohio High School er) and Brandon Hannahs 2) Athletic Association to create Jeff ersonian), John Stegeman Hitters: Leading Hitters: (Cincinnati Catholic Chron- (Zanesville Times Recorder). Riley 1-4 1 Run, 1 RBI; Paulding (11 Hits) – Mar- a website, establish electronic communication and increase icle), Tim Rogers (retired, Andrews 1-3 1 double; Combs tinez, 3- 1B, 4 RBI; Sitton, 1B, OHIO PREP SPORTS- Cleveland Plain Dealer), Tim WOODLAN TAKES LOSS TO 1-3, 1 run, 2 RBI; Manz 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI; Arellano, 2- 1B, 1 WRITERS ASSOCIATION its membership and recognition. Th e OPSWA website Warsinskey (Cleveland Plain CONCORDIA IN HS BASE- 1 run, 1 double; Schilt 1-3 RBI; Johanns, 2- 1B; Egnor, ANNOUNCES 2014 AWARD is located at www.ohsaa.org/ Dealer), Steve Blackledge (Co- BALL 1 double; Kelly 1-3, 1 run; 1B, 2 RBI; Mourey, 1B, 1 RBI WINNERS lumbus Dispatch), Barb Pe- Schroder 2-3, 1 run, 1 double, Hicksville (4 Hits) – news/OPSWA, which includes renic (Columbus Dispatch), By: Jeff Abbott 1 RBI. Giesige, HR, 1 RBI the membership directory, Scott Hennen (Columbus Woodlan lost a 4-1 lead to Records: Chris Lillstrung, Mark Hazel- offi cers information, hall of Th isWeek), Dave Purpura Concordia, helping the Ca- LUERS DOWN WARRIORS Paulding 3-7 (0-2); Hicks- wood, Kurt Snyder and Todd fame inductees and other up- (Columbus Th isWeek), John dets score 6 runs over the fi - ville 7-5 Stumpf earn Sportswriter of dates. IN HS SOFTBALL Cummings (Dayton Daily nal 3 innings by committing In the Panthers match up the Year awards News), Bruce Heffl inger (De- 6 errors in baseball action at against Antwerp, Paulding COLUMBUS, Ohio – Th e By: Jeff Abbott 2014 OPSWA SPORTS- fi ance Crescent-News), Jamie Massucci Field . Concordia Bishop Luers scored in once again controlled the di- Ohio Prep Sportswriters As- WRITERS OF THE YEAR sociation (OPSWA) held its Baker (Findlay Courier), Eric also got 10 hits in the game pairs to down the Woodlan Frantz (jjhuddle.com), Jim for the come-from-behind Warriors 9-5 in soft ball play. annual statewide meeting DIVISION 1 – Chris HOME FOR SALE Wednesday and the 2014 Naveau (Lima News), Tom win. Shawn Kitzmiller took Th e Knights scored two runs Lillstrung, Willoughby Usher (Lima News), Jon Spen- the loss on the mound. Tris- in the fi rst, second, fi ft h, and writing and photography News-Herald contest award winners were cer (Mansfi eld News Journal), ton Moses and Kitzmiller had sixth innings and had 12 hits DIVISION 2 – Mark Ha- Rob McCurdy (Mansfi eld extra bases hits for the War- in the game to get the victo- announced. Earning “Sports- zelwood, Sandusky Register writer of the Year” honors News Journal), Cody Leist riors ry. Alyssa Hoeppner took the DIVISION 3 – Kurt Sny- (Maysville Ledger Indepen- Score by the Inning: loss on the mound for Wood- in their respective divisions der, Newark Advocate 10895 Rd. 87 • Paulding were Chris Lillstrung from dent), Rick Noland (Medi- Woodlan – 0 0 4 0 0 0 0=4, lan. Olivia Hostetler had a DIVISION 4 – Todd na Gazette), Todd Stumpf 7H, 6E double and triple on off ense 1.5 mile west of Paulding the Willoughby News-Her- Stumpf, Th e Post Newspapers ald (Div. 1), Mark Hazelwood (Medina Post), Skip Weaver Concordia – 1 0 0 3 1 2 for the Warriors. off of SR111, 3BR, 2 BA, (Medina) (Miami Valley Newspapers), heat garage, privacy from the Sandusky Register x=7, 10H, 3E Score by the Inning: Division 1 Sportswriter of Keith Spare (Morgan County Woodlan – 0 3 0 2 0 0 0=5, fence, additional garage/ (Div. 2), Kurt Snyder from the the Year – Chris Lillstrung, workshop with covered Newark Advocate (Div. 3) and Herald), Kurt Snyder (New- PAULDING FALLS TO 8H, 2E Willoughby News-Herald, ark Advocate), Stephanie Bishop Luers – 2 2 0 1 2 2 patio. Additional lot. Todd Stumpf from Th e Post 12.5 points CRESTVIEW Natural gas and electric, Newspapers, based in Medi- Kuzydym (Northeast Ohio x=9, 12H, 3E (One fi rst place fi nish, one Media Group), Scott Pats- central air. Appliances na (Div. 4). Th e contest, which second place fi nish and one On April 13th Crestview remain. Excellent received 525 entries from 60 ko (Northeast Ohio Media hit off against Paulding in BULLDOGS SHUT OUT third place fi nish) Group), Don Hohler (Nor- condition. Contact Ellen contestants, consisted of ar- high school baseball. Final RAIDERS IN HIGH SCHOOL Schlegel 419-439-0384. Runner-Up: Rick Cassa- walk Refl ector), Julie Billings ticles written during the 2014 no, Liberty Township Journal score of the aft ernoon: Crest- BASEBALL Priced $139,900. calendar year. (Pike County News Watch- view 8, Paulding 5 Score by the Inning: Wayne Trace baseball lost Crestview – 0 0 0 0 0 8 Get by the 10 run rule on April customized. 0=8, 9H, 2E 14th. Final score: Wayne Paulding – 0 0 0 0 0 0 5=5, Trace 0, Edgerton 13 7H, 1E Score by the Inning: Winning Pitcher: Krouse Wayne Trace – 0 0 0 0 0=0, (5.2 innings, 0 runs, 5 hits, 4 1H, 4E K, 2 BB, 1 HBP); Other: Roop Edgerton – 7 2 4 0 x=13, Losing Pitcher: Egnor (5.1 9H, 0E innings, 7 runs, 7 hits, 6 K, 2 WT hitters – 2B: Yenser WE NOW DO BB); Other: Martinez SB: Hilkey CS: Yenser Leading Hitters: Edgerton hitters – 2B: VINYL LETTERING Paulding (7 hits) – Sitton, Miller, Michael, King, Th iel, 2- 1B, 2 RBI; Mock, 1B, 2B, 1 Fritch SB: Miller 2, Knecht 2, RBI Ordway, King, Micks 2 Crestview (9 hits) – Miller, LP: Laney HBP: Jerome Use on your Recreational and Commercial Vehicles, Buildings, Signs & much more! 2- 1B; Clift on, 1B, 2B, 1 RBI; P-S: Jerome 50-32, Laney 35- Owens, 1B, 2 RBI; Lippi, 1B, INC. 17 101 N. 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Home (at the top of the page) and seeking exceptional candidates for the • Interested individuals may submit a resume. 419-782-6003. tf every night. Family ran busi- Spanish (at the bottom of the following positions: • Must have valid driver’s license. ness. Call 419-203-0488 or 419- page). Th e third graders lis- LAWN ROLLING & MOWING. Welders For more information contact Deb at 419-636-5051. Please submit resumes 238-6588. 14,15,16 tened to the English version 419-399-5186 15,16,17p 3rd shift postmarked by April 30, 2015 to [email protected] or mail to: CULLER CONSTRUCTION fi rst; then one of the Spanish Ability to pass AWS D1:1 Certifi cation NWEC Attn: PPEC RCS Installer FLAT ROCK CREEK LLC: Mike Culler. New Con- students – Gabrielle Zuber, Industrial Maintenance Tech 04125 State Route 576, Bryan, OH 43506 APARTMENTS: Available 2 BR struction – Remodel – Decks Allyssa Jackson, and Olivia Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Disabilities/Veterans 1st & 3rd shifts units. 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USDA will publish a rule outlining the linkage $12.50/hr starting wage have a certifi cation form $14.00/hr after one year of service on fi le since it’s required for of conservation compliance with federal crop insurance Medical, dental, prescription benefi ts available after 90 days participation in most USDA 401k with 7% company match after 90 days premium support. Go to CAMPBELL SOUP JOB FAIR programs such as market- Paid vacation available immediately upon hire http://go.usa.gov/3Wy5J to ing assistance loans, farm Send resume to: First hour is exclusively for military veterans view a copy of the rule. Date: Friday, May 8th storage facility loans and Carlex, 1900 S. Center St, Auburn, IN 46706 Th e Highly Erodible Don’t have a resume? Stop and see a representative from WorkOne in Auburn Time: 8 am to 9 am Military Veterans Only disaster assistance. Howev- Land Conservation and Qualifi ed candidates should be able to provide a copy of GED or Diploma, pass a hair 9 am to 1 pm General Public er farmers, such as specialty crop growers who receive Wetland Conservation Cer- follicle drug screen and background check. • EOE Place: Napoleon American Legion tifi cation form is available at Address: 500 Glenwood Avenue, Napoleon, OH 43545 federal crop insurance premium support, but may not local USDA service center HELP WANTED • HELP WANTED • HELP WANTED • HELP WANTED The Campbell Soup Company, the world’s leading maker and marketer of soup, or online at www.fsa.usda. seeks quality and safety conscious individuals to join our Napoleon operations participate in other USDA programs, also must now gov/AD1026form. When a team for the current season. We are dedicating the fi rst hour of our job fair farmer completes this form, exclusively to veterans. fi le a certifi cation form to maintain their crop insur- USDA Farm Service Agen- Ideal candidates will have manufacturing work experience, be willing to work any cy and Natural Resources shift and must be able to work overtime as needed. Forklift experience is a plus. ance premium support. “USDA employees are Conservation Service staff Most positions require the ability to lift/carry 50 lbs. repeatedly. will outline any addition- Vulcraft St. Joe, a Division of Nucor, working very hard to get the nation’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer and largest recycler, is al actions that may be re- Applications for this season’s general labor and distribution center/forklift positions the word out about this seeking qualifi ed applicants for entry level production positions. quired for compliance with will be accepted on Friday May 8th at the Napoleon American Legion from 8 a.m. new Farm Bill provision,” Individuals who would like to learn more about opportunities at Vulcraft St. Joe to 9 a.m. for veterans only, and then from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the general public. said Agriculture Secretary highly erodible land and should register at http://opportunity.nucor.com and enter VINRIG6. Individuals If an applicant has completed a WorkKeys assessment prior to the job fair, they wetland provisions. USDA’s who register should be prepared to complete a brief questionnaire. Previous should bring a copy of their scores when they apply. Those who have not done Tom Vilsack. “While many registrants will need to take the questionnaire again to be considered. Vulcraft producers will not need to Risk Management Agency, the WorkKeys assessment will have an opportunity to register for it at the job fair. through the Federal Crop will only be accepting a limited number of submissions, and the registration take action, we want to help period will end on or before 04/27/2015 once a set number have expressed the Seasonal positions start at $14.42/hour. Season may run from July through make sure that those who Insurance Corporation, willingness to work in the available positions. Each individual should submit only February. Employees will be required to satisfactorily complete a background are required to act do so manages the federal crop in- one questionnaire related to their job posting. check, physical and drug screen. Applicants who have already applied for the 2015 by the June 1 deadline. We surance program that pro- Vulcraft St. Joe does not accept unsolicited resumes. season through their local Ohio Means Jobs offi ce do not need to attend. Those vides the modern farm safe- No Phone calls please. who cannot attend the Campbell Soup Job Fair may apply at their local county want all eligible producers Nucor is an EEO/AA Employer-M/F/Disabled/Vet and provides a drug to be able to maintain their ty net for America’s farmers Ohio Means Jobs Offi ce/ Job and Family Services. Equal Opportunity Employer. and ranchers. free workplace. PAGE 16 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 22, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] ANNUAL DUCK RACE RAISES ANOTHER $2000 SUPPORTING AGRITOUR- NEW HAVEN DOWNS WARRIORS AT HOME ISM IN OHIO

Guest Column from State Representative Tony Burkley As farmers head into the fi elds for spring planting, I want to shine some light on a piece of legislation that I have introduced which is designed to help the industry. Agritour- ism providers in Ohio are offering a great service to people in our state and from around the world, and House Bill 80 is designed to protect these providers. Th e Ohio Farm Bureau Federation has declared their support for the bill. HB 80 gives agritourism providers a general immunity from liability in a civil action for any harm a participant sustains during an agritourism activity, if the partici- Th e Ducks get top billing in the race at the Antwerp Ball Association fundraiser last Th urs- pant is harmed as a result of day! inherent risks associated with Th e MAC gym hosted the summer. Th is year, the event one involved from the kids the activity. Th is bill, should annual Antwerp Ball Associ- raised nearly $2000 and will to the adults. It was a fun it become law, would protect ation Duck Race. Th is is an help with the project of in- evening with over 70 people Ohio’s farmers who seek to Woodlan’s Dylan Gerig nails the ball to left -fi eld in the event to raise funds to contin- stalling permanent restrooms in attendance helping out for educate the public about our fourth inning. Th e game was very close, fi nishing at 0-1 and ue maintaining the ball fi elds that have already been start- this important aspect of the number one industry without the Bulldogs took the win. More pictures at westbendnews. in Antwerp for young peo- ed. community. fear of unjustifi ed litigation. net ple of all ages to play in the Th e duck races get every- It means a lot that the WOODLAN BASEBALL DE- sixth. Triston Moses picked Ohio Farm Bureau Federation RAILS GARRETT up the win on the mound for LATTA SUPPORTS COM- ation-skipping transfer tax- has been placed on the exec- has stood to support this leg- Woodlan. Dylan Gerig hit a MONSENSE LEGISLATION es for estates of descendants utive by the United States Su- islation. Th e support of this home run for the Warriors dying or for transfers made preme Court. By: Jeff Abbott TO PERMANENTLY REPEAL federation of 87 county farm Woodlan derailed Garrett to lead the off ense. Austin ESTATE TAX on or aft er the enactment “Th e separation of powers bureaus is a good indication Fancher had 3 doubles in the date of the Act. outlined in both the United in six innings with a 15-2 win that this bill is good for the over the Railroaders in base- game and Shawn Kitzmiller Th is week, Congressman States and Ohio Constitu- agriculture industry in Ohio, added a double tions exists to ensure a system ball action. Th e Warriors put Bob Latta (R-OH) voted in SECRETARY HUSTED as their mission is to forge a 6 runs on the board in the Score by the Inning: favor of legislation designed APPEALS FEDERAL COURT of checks and balances on partnership between farmers Woodlan – 0 6 0 1 2 6=15, all branches of government,” second inning, then added to improve upon current tax DECISION and consumers. Advocating 1 run in the fourth, 2 runs 14H, 1E policy and ensure taxpayers’ said Ohio Senate President for Ohio’s farm families and Garrett – 0 0 0 0 2 0=2, 7H, Keith Faber. “Th e ruling as crossed the plate in fi ft h, and hard-earned money is being Ohio Secretary of State Jon helping them in their busi- the Warriors iced the game 5E used responsibly. One piece it stands would change this ness is a priority of mine as Husted today appealed a fed- fundamental principle on with another 6 spot in the of legislation in particular eral court’s refusal to grant well, and legislation that pro- is H.R. 1105, the Death Tax which our government was motes agritourism and helps summary judgment in the built, and not for the better. Repeal Act of 2015, which case of Citizens in Charge, the farmers who provide ag- SAFETY ASSISTANT Th e legislature enacts laws; ritourism activities is some- Northwest Ohio trucking company has an immediate was passed by the House of Inc. vs. Husted (Case No. employment opportunity for a full-time experienced Representatives today and is the executive branch admin- thing I will always support. 2:13-cv-935). Th e court de- isters them; and the courts Safety Assistant. Applicant must have computer skills and similar to legislation Con- clined to grant the Secretary’s Agriculture-related activi- knowledge of DOT, OSHA, Haz Mat, FAST & CSA regulations. gressman Latta introduced decide on their constitution- ties that provide educational, request for qualifi ed immu- ality. Th is ruling presents an We offer a competitive compensation and benefi t package earlier this year: H.R. 725, historical, cultural or recre- that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance and paid nity in the case, which chal- unwise and unprecedented the Permanently Repeal the lenges Senate Bill 47 from the ational value are the backbone vacations. Please email your resume Estate Tax Act of 2015: collision of those separate of the agritourism industry in to [email protected] or mail 130th General Assembly. branches.” “Farmers and small busi- “It is the responsibility Ohio, and ensuring Ohioans to Fountain City Leasing/ Hornish ness owners across Ohio’s “Our founding fathers the right to provide these ac- Brothers Inc, 2060 E. Second St. Ste. of the General Assembly to established a government Fift h Congressional District make the laws, it is up to the tivities to the public is a great 101 Defi ance, OH 43512. EOE. are forced to endure heavy designed to prevent any one step in helping this industry. executive branch to imple- person or branch from having costs as a result of the estate ment the laws and it is up to HB 80 is currently being tax, also known as the death too much power,” said Ohio evaluated in the House Ag- the court to determine the House Speaker Cliff Rosen- tax. By passing the Death constitutionality of the laws,” riculture and Rural Develop- DISPATCHER Tax Repeal Act, which is berger. “It’s a system that has ment Committee, of which I Hornish Bros. Inc. in Defi ance, Ohio is looking said Husted. “Th is court rul- served us well for centuries similar to my own legisla- ing would give unprecedent- serve as the Vice Chairman. for a person to work in its dispatch department. tion, Congress is taking an and it’s a system that deserves I hope to see this bill move Qualifi ed applicant should be profi cient in computer ed authority and responsibil- our respect. When the leg- important step towards en- ity to the Secretary of State to through the legislative pro- use, be able to listen well, think under pressure suring the growth and pros- islature issues a new law, we cess so that we can start doing and have excellent verbal skills and be available to pick and choose which laws expect our partners in the ex- perity of our future genera- to enforce. Th is violates the more to further the agritour- work second shift. Experience tions.” ecutive branch to be empow- ism industry in Ohio, and preferred. Please e-mail your common understanding of ered to execute the will of the Congressman Latta’s the separation of powers and continue helping Ohio’s farm resume to Steve Corbitt at legislation, the Permanent- people’s representatives. Any families in the 82nd district [email protected]. EOE. cannot be left unchallenged.” alternative would run counter ly Repeal the Estate Tax of Th e Ohio Supreme Court and around the state. 2015, would repeal the fed- to our constitution.” has previously ruled that Th e Secretary of State fi led eral estate tax, eff ective for the executive is to give the estates of descendants dy- a formal notice of appeal with “strong presumption of con- the United States Court of ing aft er December 31, 2014. stitutionality” to acts passed Th e bill passed today by Appeals for the Sixth Circuit by the General Assembly un- on April 15, 2015. Congress would also repeal less instructed otherwise by a this tax, as well as the gener- court. Th e same expectation

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