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VOLUME 5 – ISSUE 11 Serving All of Paulding County and Surrounding Areas - 419-258-2000 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009
ARNOLD IS BACK: WRESTLERS MEET GOV- With all eyes watching GMC ANNOUNCES 2008-09 HOLLYWOOD-STYLE ENTERTAINING COMES the large monitor that hung ERNOR/MOVIE STAR AT OURWAY ALL-CONFERENCE SELEC- TO COOPER COMMUNITY LIBRARY from the middle of the arena TIONS FOR GIRLS BASKET- ceiling, out walked the best BALL elementary wrestlers in the State of Ohio. Green Meadows Confer- You can only imagine ence is proud to announce the the pride the Wayne Trace All-Conference Selections for fans felt when fi ve little boys Girls Basketball 2008-2009 walked out on that fl oor season: proudly wearing the name First Team – Kim Com- Wayne Trace across their den, Ayersville 12; Ken- chests. Needless to say, there dra Katschke, Hicksville 12; was a lot of tears streaming Hannah Stevens, Holgate 11; down some faces. Anna Steff el, Tinora 10; Re- Th e fi ve Wayne Trace nee Bidlack, Wayne Trace 12; Wrestlers that placed in the Kacee Hockenberry, Wayne top eight spots were: Trace 10 Hunter Long, 45 lbs., with Second Team – Kelsey four wins and two losses Wayne Trace wrestling club member, Hunter Long, shak- th Bashore, Antwerp 11; Jessie placed him 4 Arnold, Antwerp 10; Jayma ing hands with Governor Schwarzenegger at the nation wide George Clemens IV, 68 arena. Nihart, Edgerton 11; Morgan lbs., had fi ve wins and one loss Keeterle, Holgate 9; Kristina By: Dianna Clemens had made it to this level. He placing 3rd. His only loss was Six young wrestlers from told them he knew the road to Shawley, Tinora 12; Elyse My- to the Wt. Class champion ers, Wayne Trace 12 the Wayne Trace Wrestling this tournament was not an Dillon Laney, 62 lbs., three Club had many wrestling fans easy task and to be here today HONORABLE MEN- wins and two losses placed TION – Megan Koppenhofer, asking the question, “Where showed that each one of them 7th in the world is Wayne Trace?” is a true champion. Antwerp 11; Kalyssa Bauman, Tyler Showalter, 105 lbs., Ayersville 11; Alexis Fritch, Hunter Long, Dillon Laney, A couple of Wayne Trace three wins and three losses George Clemens IV, Zaine boys got a little something th Edgerton 12; Kayla Bostater, placed him 6 Fairview 11; Krystal Sma- Cotterman, Tyler Showalter extra from Arnold. George Aaron Miller, 90 lbs, and Aaron Miller all partici- Clemens IV got his autograph th zenko, Hicksville 12; Lindsay placed 8 Rohrs, Holgate 12; Ashley pated at the state level in the signed on his shirt and Hunt- Zaine Cotterman, 86 lbs., Th e community room as an impromptu song by Our Way Elementary State er Long had a picture snapped Meyer, Tinora 11; Jo Ellen at the Cooper Community Chuck Moran who was cel- just narrowly missed a top Fickel, Wayne Trace 10 Wrestling Finals held at the of him and Arnold just about spot. He was winning his Library was recently turned ebrating his birthday with Columbus Convention Cen- to shake hands. match 5-0 when the young into a posh Hollywood din- many friends. Seasoned ter. Th is tournament is apart Aft er the full day of wres- grappler made a quick mis- PARENT TRAINING SEMI- ing room with draped ceiling guests were found with bags of the huge Arnold Schwar- tling was almost over, it was take and this cost him his NAR TO BE AT W.T. JR/SR as the Event Planners hosted and boxes to hold the good- th zenegger Sports Festival. then that all the wrestling fans match. HIGH SCHOOL their 4 annual Chocolate ies, while newcomers soon Th e boys had a very long were about to be presented Extravaganza. Th e event learned they needed to pace but exciting day. Five of the with a spectacular show. Th e EDNA BRUNS OF WOOD- A Parent Training for was sold out for two con- themselves. Most went home secutive nights and some of with a full plate of chocolate, six Wayne Trace grapplers top eight remaining wrestlers BURN TURNS 99 Paulding and Van Wert placed in the top 8 spots and in each Wt. Class were taken Counties combined will be the attendees walked the red a full belly, and plans to at- carpet in their gowns and tend again next year. received beautiful awards. to a designated area under the On Tuesday, March 24, held Th ursday, March 26, It was about midway arena. All lights were turned from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the top hats. Guests entered the 2009, Edna Bruns turns 99 festively decorated room to through the tournament off and the Great Parade of years old. She will be at Bob’s Wayne Trace Jr/Sr High BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT when the wrestlers got a big Champions was about to be- School Lecture Hall. Th is fi nd an elegant table setting, Restaurant in Woodburn complete with chocolate surprise. Th e ‘Terminator’, gin. from 5:00–7:00 p.m. that day. special training will focus on Greg and Rachel Parrett Arnold Schwarzenegger him- Th e song, ‘We are the the Individualized Education dipped ‘tuxedo strawber- are thrilled to announce the All are welcome to stop by ries’ on their plates and a self walked out onto the wres- Champions’ blasted loudly, and have dinner with her, re- Program (IEP) form, and the arrival of their son, Lucas tling mats. All action was laser lights began fl ashing Evaluation Tem Report (ETR) centerpiece with a plate of Gregory Parrett who was freshments, or just wish her a eight more chocolate good- halted while he addressed all everywhere, huge sparking happy birthday. form just revised by the State born on February 24, 2009. the wrestlers. He congratu- fountains were shooting high of Ohio Department of Edu- ies. Excitement rose each Luke was born at 4:16 in the lated each and everyone who into the air. cation. Th is is a very impor- time the music got louder aft ernoon at Dupont Hos- ANTWERP LOCAL SCHOOL tant, informational meeting when guys in white shirts pital, weighed 8 pounds, 13 NEW BUS GARAGE OPEN that parents and caregivers and red bow ties and gals ounces and was 21 inches HOUSE of children receiving special in evening gowns would long. Luke’s proud grand- services will not want to miss. appear with another tray parents are David and Jack- Th e Antwerp School will Th ough there is no charge to of chocolates. Th irty diff er- ie Hyman and Tom Parrett. hold an open house for their attend this training, pre-reg- ent types of chocolate were His great-grandparents are new bus garage on Monday, istration is requested. served over the course of the Juanita “Marge” Hyman March 23, 2009 from 6:00 Th e presenter for this evening. Interspersed with and Donna Meeks. – 8:00 p.m. If you’ve driven training will be Beth Rohr- the chocolate were drawings by this addition to the school bacher, Ph.D, with the State for prizes as well as some Custom Wedding In- grounds and have been curi- Support Team Regions 1, entertainment. Th ose at- vitations and supplies are ous, be sure to come on out to Bowling Green, Ohio, and is tending Friday’s event were available at West Bend. the campus and have a look sponsored by the Parent Men- treated to a song by Elvis, Come & look at our large around. tor Grant. For more informa- aka Mickey Kizer, as well selection tion or to pre-register, please We Buy Old Gold contact Cathy Ruiz, Parent TAZ Construction Services LLC Mentor, Western Buckeye, Tony Zartman ESC, Paulding County, at 4376 Rd. 33, Payne, Ohio 45880 TURN YOUR OLD GOLD [email protected] or call When You See Our Little Buckaroo INTO IMMEDIATE CASH Mrs. Ruiz at 419-263-2512 Ext. 454. Phone 419-263-2977 SHAUN Fessel Jewelers Customer Satisfaction is Our Specialty on the square – Paulding Paulding Eagles *Remodeling & New Construction Wish Him a Happy 30th Birthday 206 W. Perry With Lots of Love, STORE HOURS: * Free Estimate Mon-Thurs 9-5:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-1:00 * Insured Your Family 419-399-3885 OPEN TO I Cor. 10:31 - whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. THE PUBLIC KROUSE CHIROPRACTIC • STEAK *Affordable Care *Convenient Scheduling *Massage Therapy *Friendly Staff dinner Sat, Mar. 21; 4:30 – 7:30 pm *DTS Therapy *Nutrition Bring a food pantry item 419-263-1393 and receive a large shrimp 110 West Oak St. • Payne, OH cocktail. Decades “oldies” ~Now Accepting New Patients ~ band 8:00 PM **In Network with Most Insurances** Visit us on the web at www.krousechiro.com St. Patrick Day Events PAGE 2 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 18, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] OBITUARIES ter in Hicksville and worked Rev. Joseph Allen offi ciating. aunts, uncles and cousins. say, diff erent ways, like, “I at McDonalds Hardware He was laid to rest at Wiltsie Jeff was preceded in death hope it will rain,” or “I hope Robert O. Larson, 87, of - Hicksville; and was a Defi - Cemetery, Payne. by his father; grandparents: I can fi nd a job,” or “I hope Hicksville died Th ursday ance County Election Board Memorials are to his Frank and Eileen Foreman, my pregnancy will come to March 12, 2009 at Hickory Poll Worker. daughter. Condolences and Andy and Margaret Dotts; full term,” and so forth. But Creek at Hicksville. She was a member of fond memories may be shared grandfather, Ellary Tustison; let us look at what the Bible He was born on March 7, Hicksville First Church of at www.dooleyfuneralhome. and Aunt, Shirley Camp. says about hope. 1922 at Fort Wayne, Indiana Christ; charter member of com Graveside services are at Without hope, one is mis- the son of Fred and Grace Hicksville Eagles Auxiliary Maumee Cemetery, Th ursday, erable. Suicide is primarily (Smith) Larson. #2556; Hicksville Historical Betty G. Yearling, 85, of May 19, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. caused by people seeing no He graduated from Hicks- Society. Payne, was looking forward Memorials are to Dooley hope for a bright future. But ville High School in 1940. He She is survived by three to seeing her Lord and Savior, Funeral Home, PO Box 452 let the Bible speak about married Mary Hiner on Au- daughters: Judy Rapone of Jesus Christ when she passed Antwerp, Ohio 45813. hope. Hope is a desire of gust 15, 1942. He was a U.S. Leo, IN; Sue (Arden) Shanks away Th ursday, March 12, Condolences and fond some good with expectation Army WWII veteran serving of Hicksville and Lee Ann 2009 at Parkview Hospital, memories may be shared at of obtaining it, Acts 16:16- from 1942 – 1946. (Ward Cameron) Sleesman Fort Wayne. Leo Ralph Stiger, 72, of www.dooleyfuneralhome. 19; Notice this is a lady who He retired aft er (30) years of Hudson, NC; 22 grandchil- She was born in Payne on Paulding, died Sunday, March com was possessed with a spirit of service as a mail carrier dren; 41 great-grandchildren; March 24, 1923, the daughter 15, 2009 at St. Rita’s Medical of divination who was be- for the U.S. Postal Service a sister, Carroll Castator of of the late Elden and Blanche Center in Lima. A long time SPRING CLOTHING GIVE ing used by her two masters in Hicksville; and worked Waterloo, IN; a daughter-in- (Skinner) Gernhardt. Paulding resident, he most AWAY AT MELROSE UNITED to make much gain in her several years with his father law, Ruth Amaden of Yoder, Betty was an active mem- recently resided at the Otter- METHODIST CHURCH soothsaying. Paul in verse at a Dodge-Plymouth Auto IN. ber of St. James Lutheran bein Retirement community 18 asks the spirit to come Dealership. He was a member She was preceded in death Church, Payne and the in Cridersville. On Saturday, March 28, out of her and her master’s of Grace United Methodist by her husband; a son, Rus- WELCA, where she partici- He was born January 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon, saw the hope of their gains Church where he served as a sell; and a sister, Ima Lee Spri- pated in various bible classes, 1937, in Bradner, Ohio, the the Melrose United Method- disappeared. Th eir hope was estersbach. prayer groups, also teaching caretaker. He enjoyed golfi ng, son of Harry and Mertella ist Church will have its Spring in something that won’t last, Funeral services were Sunday School and Vacation snowmobiling, sports and (Mathia) Stiger. On October Clothing Give-Away. Anyone using someone else to their driving cars for Noah Yoder March 15, 2009 at Smith Bible School. She was also a 19, 1958, he married Nancy who needs clothing is wel- advantage. Th e object of Ford. & Brown Funeral Home member of the Gideons In- (Roe) Stiger, who preceded come to come and get these hope, the thing hoped for, He is survived by his wife, – Hicksville with Rev. Clar- ternational Auxiliary. Having him in death on July 23, 1997. free clothes. Anyone who is please read Romans 8:24; Mary; a daughter, Linda ence Zimmerman offi ciating. been fi nalist in the 1963 Pills- He was a dedicated husband, looking for something diff er- (Keith) Stickan of Butler, Burial was at Forest Home bury Baking Contest, Betty Hebrews 7:19. father and grandfather who ent for their wardrobe is also Hope is to anticipate, ex- IN; two sons: Larry and Bob Cemetery – Hicksville. enjoyed creating new recipes cherished his family and welcome to come fi nd some- both of Hicksville; grandchil- Memorial contributions and entering skill contests. pectation, trust. As Chris- friends. thing. tians we fully expect to dren: Amy Larson of Florida; may be made to the Commu- Aft er high school she Leo was an educator in the Donations of clothing, in- Douglas Blade and David nity Memorial Hospital Foun- worked for an attorney in receive God’s promises for – Paulding School system from cluding purses, shoes, hats, He is faithful, Hebrews 1:3, Blade both of Indiana; three dation. Online guestbook Paulding and did offi ce work 1959 until his retirement in belts, and scarves will be ac- great-grandchildren. and condolences is available in Payne, until her marriage Hebrews 10:23. Th ere is so 1989. He served as head coach cepted and can be brought to much that can be said about Funeral services were at www.smithbrownfuneral- in 1942 to Carl E. Yearling, of the varsity football and the church. All items must hope, like life beyond death, March 14, 2009 at Smith home.com who died in 2000. Th ey track programs, passionately be clean with no rips or dirty I Corinthians 15:19; an en- & Brown Funeral Home farmed together for 58 years. mentoring and leading young spots. trance into the everlasting – Hicksville with Rev. Clar- Christopher P. Boesch, Betty will be sadly missed men. He was also a member Please make sure someone ence Zimmerman offi ciating. 46, of Antwerp, passed away by her daughter, Ann (Gregg) of the First Christian Church, kingdom II Peter 1:11, and is at the church before leav- other things we hope for. Burial was at Forest Home Th ursday, March 5, 2009 in Kroen of Maitland, FL; son, Paulding. ing anything. Call Genevieve Cemetery – Hicksville with Indianapolis. Jack of Payne; daughter-in- Surviving are three sons Before I end this, the ‘one Noggle at 419-594-3411 for hope’ is based in God, I Pe- Military honors accorded by He was born in Hicksville, law, Eunice of Payne; three and three daughter-in-laws: more information, for drop- American Legion Post 223 of on March 24, 1962, the son of grandchildren: Heather (Ja- Steven and Peggy of Oviedo, ter 1:21; Christ, I Timothy off times, or to make an ap- 1:1; and the Gospel, Colos- Hicksville. Jay Boesch and Mary (Wat- mie) Hart and Kirsten (Brian) FL, Shawn and Nannette of pointment to bring items. Memorials may be made son) Meyer. King both of Winter Park, FL, Wapakoneta, and Shad and sians 1:23. For Christians, or to Grace United Methodist Chris was a Journeyman Jana Yearling of Payne; three the righteous, there is hope, Kerri of Liberty Township, ONE HOPE EPHESIANS 4:4 Church. Online condolences Electrician, 20 year member great-grandchildren: Syd- OH; and nine grandchildren. Proverbs 10:28; for those may be made at www.smith- of IBEW Local #305, three nie and Mackinley Hart and who are not Christians, the Also surviving are his moth- By: James Potter, Oakwood brownfuneralhome.com year member of the Antwerp Madison King. Also preced- er-in-law, Helen Roe of Bowl- unsaved, there is no hope, Volunteer Fire Department, ing her in death was her son, church Of Christ Ephesians 2:12. If you have a ing Green; two brothers-in- I am not going to give Bernadine E. Amaden, a 1980 graduate of Antwerp Michael in 2006. law: Bertsel Roe III of Weston concordance look at all the 84, of Hicksville died on High School and an ITT Her funeral service was at you the meaning of ‘one’ scripture verses about hope and Charles Roe of Bowling this time, but the word in Wednesday March 11, 2009 at graduate. St. James Lutheran Church, Green; two sisters-in-law: Kay the Christians have. Community Memorial Hos- He will be sadly missed Payne, on March 17, 2009. Hebrew is ‘ehad’ and for Jesus loves you and so do Roe of Weston and Jane Stiger Strong’s Concordance the pital - Hicksville. by his mother, Mary (J.D.) Rev. Joseph Allen offi ciated. of Bradner; as well as several I! For bible questions please She was born September Meyer of Antwerp; daughter, She was laid to rest at Lehman number is 259 and Greek call (419) 393-4775 or (419) nieces and nephews. the number is 1520 and the 23, 1924 the daughter of Rus- Tovia; brothers: James of Ce- Cemetery, Payne. Also preceding him in 399-5022. Greek word is ‘heis.’ Now, sell and Helen (Lake) Wade at cil, Th omas of Antwerp, John Her family requests do- death was his father and for our study on hope. St. Joe, Indiana. of Tiffi n and Spencer of South nations to Th e Gideons or mother; and brothers: Harry Th e word ‘hope’ comes She married Lee “Chic” Bend, IN. His father preceded the Church. Arr. by Dooley and Morse; and sister-in-law, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Amaden on October 13, 1939. him in death. Funeral Home, Payne. Con- Irene. from the Greek word ‘el- He preceded her in death in Funeral services were at dolences and fond memo- Services will be 11:00 a.m. pizo’ and is used as a verb Fish Fries 1981. She was the manager Dooley Funeral Home, Ant- ries may be shared at www. on Wednesday, March 18, or noun and the number to of Th e Cellar – a youth cen- werp on March 12, 2009 with dooleyfuneralhome.com 2009 in the First Christian look at is 1680. Th e word Fri, Mar 20 Church, Paulding, with Revs. ‘hope’ is used in, you might Gregory Bibler and Bruce In Memory of St. Michael’s Church Let Williams offi ciating. Burial Hicksville Bean & Corn Bread Supper will be in the Weston Cem- at Sylvia’S etery, Weston. Visitation will Richard Foust 4:30-7:00 p.m. Create Melrose United Methodist be one hour prior to services 7-11-42 3-19-08 Dine-In or Carry-out available your Easter Wednesday at the church. Ham & Beans • Variety of Soups Memories! Preferred memorials are Sandwiches • Pie • Cake • Beverages March 28 to April 5, 2009 to First Christian Church, You’re Invited Paulding; Church of Christ, Payne Knights of Columbus Council #3617 Donations accepted Package $48.00 3-8x10 Sheets Weston; St. Rita’s Medical Fish Fry March 18th from 4-7 p.m. Center Cardiovascular Inten- (All you can eat) at Church Fellowship Hall. Call 419-258-2207 sive Care Unit; or the Nation- for an appointment! al Multiple Sclerosis Society. Divine Mercy Condolences may be sent Catholic Church Hall Payne, Ohio to www.denherderfh .com Since you’ve been gone it’s been FRI, MARCH 20, 2009 Jeff ery A. Tustison, 44, one long year, but all this time of Antwerp, went to touch hasn’t stopped the tears. Your FRI, APRIL 3, 2009 Fudd’s time on this earth seemed all too ncle Din the face of God on Saturday, e Serving from 5-7 pm U SR 613, Melrose, Ohio • 419-594-3319 r brief, thinking of you smile gives March 14, 2009 at Lutheran us relief. We are thankful for the Hospital. Meal includes our Delicious Fish, Scalloped Come & Enjoy He was born in Hicksville moments we shared and priceless Potatoes, French Fries, Green Beans, Cole memories too, for these memories Slaw, Fruit Cocktail, Roll and Drink on May 1, 1964, the son of Ju- are a comfort now, when we nior and Beverly (Foreman) Adult $8.00, 6-11 yrs $3.00 lovingly remember you. 5 and Under Free Tustison. —Sadly missed by your sisters... Carryout Dinner & Fish Only Available Jeff was a 1982 graduate of LeAnn, Rowena, Bonnie, Kaye Charity - Unity - Fraternity - Patriotism “Glory Gospel Group” Antwerp High School, a for- mer member of the Hicksville Saturday, March 28 6-8 PM Eagles and had worked at the Wholesale House, Hicksville. Know Your Bible He will be sadly missed This is to let you know that the Know Your Bible corre- Friday AUCE Fish Plus More by his mother, Beverly of spondence course has been temporarily cancelled. Lonnie Think Easter Sunday: Open from 6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Antwerp; son, Joshua of La- Grange, IN; sister, Renee Lambert who is sponsoring this has had a heart attack and (Bob) McGough of Paulding; needed surgery, to fi x the damage. He will be unable at this Country Music-Thursdays 6-8 pm brother, Alan of Antwerp; time to continue this study due to his recuperation after sur- half-brother, Rick Mack of gery. He just asks that you forgive him for this delay and he Full Menu Served Butler; granddaughter, Olivia; will be back to writing it as soon as he possibly can. Keep niece, Stepanie; nephews: Mi- your eye on the West Bend News to see when the article will return as there is no set date. Normal business hours: TUES - SAT. 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. — SUN. 7:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Closed Mondays. Handicap Accessible chael and Jordan; and many PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 18, 2009 PROVIDING FOR YOUR But if a man spends the St. Jude freely shares its dis- to area high school seniors to Editor’s Note: We here at power to move the exhibits, FAMILY vast majority of his waking coveries with scientifi c and be used for college expenses. the West Bend News print to help refurbish the building, hours during the week and on medical communities around Th ese will be presented at all “Letters to the Editor” be- and do whatever was needed By: Pastor Joel DeSelm, the weekend providing fi nan- the world. No family ever pays their annual Awards Day cer- cause we believe that everyone to keep the museum open to Woodburn Missionary cially, the emotional needs for treatments not covered by emonies. has a Constitutional right to Antwerp residents and travel- Church of his wife and children will insurance, and families with- Roof donations are still freedom of the press. In say- ers, alike. A year later, at our Author Steve Farrar relates suff er. out insurance are never asked coming in. Joe Stotler reported ing that, we do not necessarily October 2008 meeting, Kirk the story of a guy who once All of us should continu- to pay. St. Jude is fi nancially that the roof will be replaced agree with the content that is approached the ACFCC and played basketball at UCLA ally be evaluating our own supported by ALSAC, its this spring when the weather printed. We are just the mes- Ohio Indiana Development for the legendary coach, John lives in terms of how we can fund-raising organizations, breaks. Nye Roofi ng has been sengers. Th e name of the per- Corp. and asked for our help Wooden. UCLA had a lock on be more eff ective as mates, through events such as Get contracted to remove the old son who wrote the letter is in saving the Otto E. Ehrhart college basketball from 1964 parents and as human beings. Sold on St. Jude Kids. roof and install a new rubber- placed at the end of each ar- Museum, in whatever capac- through 1975. During that Men are notorious at neglect- We need your help once ized roof over the entire 5700 ticle. To be considered for pub- ity we were able. eleven-year span, the Bruins ing such self-evaluation. We again to make this auction a sq. ft . He also mentioned that lication, letters must be no We off ered then, and the won the NCAA basketball do so at our own detriment success! Please contact us if dinner tickets are now being longer than 1000 words. You off er stands to date, to help title nine times. and at the detriment of our you or your business will do- sold for the Grand Master’s can respond or submit a new move to and store at our cam- Th is ball player was re- wives, children and churches. nate some items or goods. Gift Reception which will be held letter by email, USPS or fax. pus, and fi nd a new facility counting his fi rst day of prac- John Wooden was an ef- certifi cates are always good at Northwest State Commu- Responses need to be re- to house whatever part of the tice under Wooden. Everyone fective coach because he paid if your business is a service. nity College in Archbold on ceived by Friday at 5:00 pm museum’s exhibits that are was awed by the presence of attention to more than just Th is will be our 13th Annual March 28. to be considered for the next safe and salvageable. We sin- this living legend, but they the game of basketball; he Auction benefi tting St. Jude’s. Aft er the business was publication. We reserve the cerely want, as the A.C.D.C. were completely shocked even was interested in the way Over the past twelve years we completed, Degree work was right to edit for length, content does, to save this wonderful when he came into the lock- his players put on their shoes have raised over $62,000.00, exemplifi ed on the newest and worthiness. part of Antwerp nostalgia, for er room and spent several and socks. with a lot of help from each candidate. Richard Wann email: [email protected] generations forward to enjoy. minutes showing these high As a husband and dad, are of you. then closed the Lodge and In truth, the village has school all-Americans the YOU concerned with such is- all retired to the dining room fax: 419-258-1313 been patient in waiting for proper way to put on their sues in the lives of those you HICKSVILLE MASONIC for Suzy Kline’s famous Ham USPS: West Bend News this much needed new space, socks and lace up their shoes. love? LODGE OPEN HOUSE SAT- & Bean Soup, Corn Bread w/ PO Box 1008 and the Otto E. Ehrhart Mu- Th ey thought Wooden URDAY, MARCH 21 Honey, and White Chocolate Antwerp, OH 45813 seum needs a new home. A was nuts. Th ey knew how PORTER AUCTION SPON- Chip Cookies. building large enough for to put on their socks and tie SORS ST. JUDE’S BENEFIT Richard Wann opened Th e next stated meeting LETTER TO THE EDITOR visitors to come and view the their shoes! Th ey weren’t a AUCTION Lodge and the pledge was will be Wednesday March ENTIRE collection, which group of kindergartners; they given. Get well cards were 25. Th e Th ird Degree will be I am writing this letter now is not possible in it’s were a group of talented col- A Get Sold on St. Jude Kids signed and sent to Mildred conferred. Th ere will also be a as Chairman of the ACFCC small location. Much of the lege freshmen. Why would a event benefi ting St. Jude’s Ringer, wife of the late Harold Temple Board meeting on the (Antwerp Community Fel- items at the current location legend like Wooden be con- Children’s Research Hospital Ringer, Jim Moore, and Paul same night at 6:30 p.m. lowship and Care Campus, are not in sight; stored in cerned about socks? will be held at Porter Auction Culler. Birthday cards will be fk a Th e ‘old’ Antwerp School) boxes, bags and drawers. Like Th e answer was simple. in May in Grover Hill, OH. sent to Larry Brown March V.E.T.S. NEWS UPDATE and also as a member of the so many others, as a child, I If a player gets blisters from Th e volunteer coordinator for 21, Jim Corkwell March 20, Antwerp community. Re- too, spent many aft ernoons socks that are not smooth or this event is Mr. Rolland Por- Larry Haver March 14, Jim Spring is fast approach- cently there was a Letter to aft er school in the museum. It shoes that are not correctly ter, who encourage everyone Massie March 20, and Clay ing and with it we have good the Editor concerned, and was dark, crowded and hard fi tted, then that player cannot to participate. Coleman March 16. news. Mr. Homier says the rightly so, about the future of to maneuver in, when more play up to his ability. Wooden By participating in or at- Th ere were 14 Past Mas- statue is cleaned and looking the Otto E. Ehrhart Museum. than a couple people were in- didn’t overlook anything. Not tending the event, you will ters in attendance as well as good! Now the repairs to him Th is is not a current event. side visiting. I would love to even blisters. help raise funds for children six 50-year members which and the base are ready to be- Let’s back up a little, because be able to take my children Men are to provide for of the world who are stricken included Doyle Johnson (54 gin. I do not think that the general through the museum, in a dif- their families not just fi nan- with diseases like cancer, years), Gene McClellan (60 New fund-raisers are be- public is aware of the longev- ferent setting. Wouldn’t it be cially, but emotionally. Th at AIDS, and Sickle Cell Ane- years), Dick Savage (50 years), ing planned so that we have ity of this project. awesome to have a new build- means that they work to pre- mia. Th ese funds will help Derrill Kline (59 years), Estel the necessary funds when Th e City Council, as I have ing designed exclusively for vent the emotional blisters St. Jude in its ongoing fi ght Cottrell (60 years), and Elmer the statue is fi nished. A meat been informed, had asked exhibiting the entire collec- that can develop as we chafe against childhood cancer and Woodcox (53 years). Oth- and grocery raffl e is being that the museum be moved in tion?! We are painfully aware against other people. A suc- other catastophic diseases. ers in attendance were Tim planned as well as a golf out- March of 2005, four years ago. that we will not be able to save cessful man makes sure that St. Jude Children’s Re- Betts, Joe Stotler, Mike Vil- ing for May, a garage sale and Th e Village is in need of the the collection in it’s entirety, there are no emotional blisters search Hospital is interna- lena, Lee Kallsen, George Un- cruise in for June and a Poker space that the museum cur- as much has deteriorated. It developing in the lives of his tionally recognized for its pio- derwood, Jamie Chapman, Run for July. 50/50 draw- rently occupied. Th e museum is our hope, as it was in Mr. wife or children. He is there neering work in fi nding cures Walter Schilb, Ralph Brown, ing tickets will be sold and itself had been closed already. Seslar’s editorial dated March to smooth things out and to and saving children with Al Copsey, Ron Farnsworth, run for several months with It originally was planned to 4, 2009 in the West Bend, that off er strong support. He is cancer and other catastrophic Scott Ruppert, Steve Schilb, the drawing to be held at the move the artifacts to what was we can save as much of this quick to let each member of diseases. Founded by the late Jim Kline, Richard Wann, Chamber of Commerce holi- the Ehrhart Photo Studio. I unique collection as we are his family know that they are entertainer, Danny Th omas, and Bill Metz. John Bassett, day parade. Th e idea is to have believe once the building was able and ensure it’s future, important and valuable. and based in Memphis, TN, Randy Drake, Walter Miller a really nice amount for some inspected, it was found to be while enhancing our village’s and Tom Woods were visitors lucky winner to do their holi- more expensive to renovate effi ciency with much needed room. Phone: 419-258-1917 • 14777 S.R. 49 - Antwerp from Concord Lodge in Spen- day shopping with! Also, by the studio building than was “North of Antwerp, just before the bridge.” cerville, Indiana. popular demand and many fi nancially feasible, by all par- We welcome any help, en- Riverside Scott Ruppert reported requests we will be order- ties involved. couragement, and prayers in priced right on the public “Open House” ing more “Taste of Freedom” Th e A.C.D.C., led by Kirk this endeavor. Everyday! Hardware which will take place at cookbooks in April. If you Hopkins, was in on that po- —Amy McCreery, Hicksville Lodge on March would like to pre-order please tential move, off ering man- Chairman, ACFCC Now is the time to get contact any V.E.T.S. member your lawn mower ready 21 from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 or send your inquiry to the for Spring. Drop off your p.m. Joe Graves from Hicks “What is hateful…is not rebellion but the mower to Jerry soon TV said that the 12 minute address below. to avoid delays. Lodge presentation is now be- We are listing the most despotism which induces the rebellion; what is ing shown twice daily. recent names we have been hateful are not rebels but the men, who, having Frost may be on the grass now but A communication was given documentation for and the enjoyment of power, do not discharge the Spring will be here before you know it. then next week we are going read from Robert Boon Jr. of duties of power; they are the men who, having the Cumberland KY thanking to begin listing all the names Hicksville Masonic Lodge we have so far starting with power to redress wrongs, refuse to listen to the for their contribution to their the World War II Veterans petitioners that are sent to them; they are the men DOG FOOD FOR SALE “Special Olympics” drive. Bob (alphabetically). Jack A. Bick- ard, Gerald V. Seslar, David who, when they are asked for a loaf, give a stone.” received $2600 in pledges for — Sir Wilfrid Laurier Available at: his plunge into Lake Cumber- N. Miller, Gerald A. Snyder, SMALLEY’S BODY SHOP land. Donald P. Cottrell, Terry D. Presented by Phillip Piersma Walter Schilb reported Derck, Leon O. Miller, Larry Located 3 Miles South of Antwerp on the that the Scholarship applica- K. Brinneman, Melissa A. corner of SR 49 and 111 tions are now in the hands Brinneman, Th omas D. Van of the guidance counselors Vlerah, Curtis D. Van Vlerah Annual Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 at Antwerp and Hicksville. It For those of you who want to order cookbooks or send in or by Phone at 419-258-2584 was determined by the Lodge to present two scholarships documentation, our mailing Hanes’ Lanes address is V.E.T.S. MEMO- RIAL, PO BOX 742, ANT- V HG WERP OH, 45813. Singles Tournament FH R O SU LO XU Z WR I -* $ /2N !/2 WAYNE TRACE ATHLETIC RU SS LW\ BOOSTERS TO HOLD RE- (Saturday) VX WLY QW P/2Z /2 March 28th , 7 pm $F PH UW VERSE DRAW SD 'H S*/22^%$ March 29th (Sunday), 11 am Th e Wayne Trace Athlet- ic Boosters annual Reverse 2009 3DQFDNH Draw will be held Satur- %UHDNIDVW day, April 4 at Wayne Trace ᠐᠑᠀᠕ៈូ៩᠄ូ៎៍᠏᠐ៈូ៎៌៌៕ High School. Dinner will be Cost: $20.00 per bowler served at 6:00 p.m. and the ៱៰៵ូ៥ូ១៤៝១០ូ៨៥៲៥៣ូ១៰១ drawing will start at 7:00 Call now for information! ៍៎្៑៍ូ᠋᠀ូ។៎ៈូ᠑᠈᠀᠅᠊᠃ p.m. For more information ័ូ᠉᠅᠈᠁᠏ូ᠏᠋᠑᠐᠄ូ᠋᠂ូ᠑᠈᠀᠅᠊᠃ូ᠋᠂᠂ូ᠋᠂ូ៱ូ៍៎៓ and tickets please contact 120 W. Jackson St. Dave Elick at 419-263-2463 Paulding, Ohio 45879 or the Athletic Department. 419-399-4022 PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 18, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] THE ART COLLECTION Greek, Roman and Egyptian the Winter’s maid. Olivia for the markets.” OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY STUDENTS STUDY works, along with Japanese Arend and Lizz Bradford FSC Securities is one of By: Ellen Williams, PEVS and Chinese works. play the rolls of Jean and the largest independent bro- WINTER HABITATS AND PALEONTOLOGY Are you interested in To learn more about what Lou (Tommy and Steve’s ker-dealers in the United contemporary art or ancient is available on INFOhio go girlfriends). Th e roles of States. “When I purchased the Greek sculpture? Th e ART to www.infohio.org or check the patients are played by: Paulding, Ohio location I saw Collection database available out the Paulding Schools Web Audrey Nice as Miss Con- it as an exciting opportunity through INFOhio contains page www.PauldingSchools. stance Dinwiddie, James to bring world-class invest- more than 71,000 high-qual- org and click on INFOhio Young as Mr. Henry Short, ment products and services ity digital images including through the Media Center Jared Renollet as T.T. Trum- to Northwest Ohio,” Chris paintings, photographs, and page. Contact your school bull, Katie Kohart as Maude Johnson said. “Th e idea of prints. Other items include Media Center for a username Middleton, Clint Vance as bringing independent invest- sculpture, textiles and works and password. Th is is the Bert Baxter, Jenna Gasser ment advice – free from the of decorative art. Ohio stu- same password as www. as Sallyjean Gould, Spen- pressures of sales goals and dents, families, and teach- INFOhio.org. cer Wilhelm as Milton Geer quotas – to a rural commu- ers are authorized to use Th e and Amanda Porter as Mrs. nity has defi nitely been well ART Collection for individu- PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL Madeline Short. Asylum received.” al, educational, and research DRAMA DEPARTMENT guards are played by Jar- Chris Johnson’s back- purposes at www.infohio.org. PRESENTS: “THE NITWITS” rett Carr and Alex Knodel. ground is not typical for a Use Th e ART Collection Taylor Hatcher and Jack BY GLENN HUGHES Paulding County business Miss Lightner’s fi rst graders at Oakwood Elementary created for: Meriwether play the parts owner. He grew up in Illi- habits this winter. Pictured here is Kain Schwietzer with his Art – Images span a wide of police offi cers. “Friends” nois, received his Bachelor of jungle habitat. range of time periods, cul- Are you ready for some attending Tommy’s party humorous relief from the Science degree from Bradley tures and media. Images can will be portrayed by Saman- University, earned a Master’s be printed or otherwise used doldrums of winter? If you tha Habern, Danielle Smith, are, then you need to take Degree in Business Adminis- in projects and research pa- Aly Munger, Audra Phlipot, tration from the prestigious pers. note: Paulding High School Lorelle Baker, Kelli Schlat- Drama Department will Edinburgh Business School Social Studies – Th e arti- ter and Jared Ross. at Heriot-Watt University in facts of past civilizations can proudly be presenting their Th ere will be no reserved 2009 spring production, a Edinburgh, Scotland, and co- be studied from your com- seating, but pre-sale tickets founded his fi rst company at puter. farce titled “Th e Nit Wits”, will go on sale during school by Glenn Hughes, with per- the age of 26. Foreign Language – Locate hours in the high school of- “People oft en ask how I works by creator nationality mission for the production fi ce the week of March 23. through Baker’s Plays. Per- ended up here,” Chris said. as part of cultural apprecia- Be ready for some hilarious “I suppose people think that I tion. formance dates are March fun provided by this top- 27 and 28 at 8:00 p.m. should be working in a larger Images are included from notch cast. city or on Wall Street rather museums around the world. Th e three-act comedy is set in the 1960’s and cen- than in downtown Pauld- At Oakwood Elementary, Miss Zachrich’s second graders Cultures and time periods L.A.W.C. A. ALL-STAR MEET ing. I am here because of my were paleontologists for a day. Using excavating tools, each represented range from con- ters on Tommy Winter, a young man whose parents wife. She has always consid- student dug through the dirt to discover dinosaur remains. temporary art, Native Ameri- By: Dianna Clemens ered Northwest Ohio to be Here Alex Riethman and Jennifer Stahl are intently cleaning can and Inuit art, to ancient have given him the respon- sibility of earning money to Th e Lima Area Wrestling her home. Now it has become off their fi nds. (Amazingly, the “dirt” tasted like chocolate return to college in the fall. Coaches Association 2009 home for me as well.” cupcake aft er the search was over.) Faced with this challenge at All-Star Meet was held at Co- Chris’ wife, Teresa, is orig- a time when jobs are scarce, lumbus Grove High School. inally from Edgerton Ohio. BUEHRER NAMED CHAIR on the council to ensure the Tommy decides to advertise Wrestlers from all around She was the Paulding County OF WORKERS’ COMPENSA- state’s workers’ compensation Skin care himself as a consulting psy- the area are chosen to be a 4-H and Youth Development TION COUNCIL system is responsive to the member of either All-Star packed with chologist for people who are Extension Agent from 1996 interests of both workers and Team, the Independents or multiple benefits. afraid of losing their minds. until 2004. She currently State Senator Steve Bueh- employers in Ohio.” the W.B.L.’s. Special offers you He convinces his best friend, holds the same position in rer (R-Delta) yesterday was Th e Workers’ Compensa- Wayne Trace’s 112 lb. don’t want to miss. Free Steve, to help set up an of- Defi ance County. elected to serve as chair of tion Council was created in Freshman, Kameran Clem- samples so you can try before fi ce in his home while his “It is amazing that Chris the Ohio Workers’ Compen- House Bill 100 during the ens was asked to wrestle on th parents are out of town. Be- could do so well in a rural sation Council, a bipartisan 127 General Assembly, as you buy. Free makeovers the Independent Squad. fore long, Tommy’s “offi ce” area like Paulding,” said Rog- group of legislators, employ- part of a larger package of and expert tips. Shop at your In the 112 lb. bout, Kam- is swamped with some of er Watercutter, FSC Securities ers and representatives for reforms to Ohio’s workers’ convenience with my personal eran won by a 4-0 dec. over the craziest, looniest, wild- Managing Financial Advisor injured workers charged with compensation structure. Sen. delivery. No crowds. No park- Celina’s R.J. Baker. est half-wits ever gathered for the district. “His success reviewing the eff ectiveness of Buehrer was appointed by ing hassles. No drain on your Other members of Kamer- in one place. It takes all of is tied to his knowledge, work Ohio’s workers’ compensa- Senate President Bill Harris an’s team consisted of wres- gas tank. What better way Tommy’s ingenuity along ethic, and dedication to pro- tion system and assisting the to serve on the council due tlers from Columbus Grove, to get all your skin care and with Steve’s help, to keep viding clients with the highest Legislature, the Governor to his position as Chair of the McComb, Blufft on, Delphos makeup! Contact me today! things under control once levels of service possible. He and other public offi cials in Senate Insurance, Commerce St. John’s, Findlay, Cory Raw- the parade of nit-wits comes has been the top representa- craft ing workers’ compensa- & Labor Committee. son and Lincolnview. rolling in! tive in my division for the last tion policy. “I would like to thank Janet S. Long Wrestlers from Celina, Th e cast of characters in- two years.” Mr. Watercutter’s “An effi cient and cost-ef- President Harris for the op- Independent Beauty Lima Bath, Elida, Wapa- cludes: Isaac Porter as Tom- division includes offi ces in In- fective workers’ compensa- portunity to have a signifi cant Consultant koneta, Van Wert and Lima my, Jacob Farr as Steve, Es- diana and Ohio. tion system in Ohio is not voice in the future direction Shawnee made up the W.B.L. www.marykay.com/jlong5 tee Arend as Tommy’s mom, Despite the recent tur- only critical to meeting the of Ohio’s workers’ compensa- Team. 419-263-2850 James Hayner as Tommy’s moil in the fi nancial markets, needs of the state’s injured tion system,” Buehrer added. Th e fi nal team score was 260-740-1251 dad and Jessica Harpel as Chris Johnson feels his offi ce workers but also our state’s “Th e work of the council in Independents 30, W.B.L.’s 28. is well positioned for the fu- ability to attract business de- partnership with the General ture. “Th ere are certainly a lot velopment, create and retain Assembly, the Governor and LOCAL FINANCIAL ADVISOR of nervous investors out there jobs and grow our economy,” other leaders over the coming CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS months will not only impact NOW OFFERING 24-HOUR TOWING – and with good reason,” he said Buehrer. “I am honored IN PAULDING COUNTY suggested. “Eventually the to have been chosen for this workers and business owners Collision - Custom - Restoration markets should recover. My very important position, and I but the health of Ohio’s econ- Financial advisor Chris offi ce has the knowledge and will work with my colleagues omy as well.” Johnson recently celebrated ability to position clients for Jaimie L. Larson his 5th anniversary as the the future. I feel so blessed by 320 W. Caroline St. owner of Johnson Financial the amount of trust many have ARE YOU LOOKING FOR Paulding, Ohio 45879 Management Services, LLC placed in our offi ce and in me A PLACE. . . Phone: 419-399-9544 in Paulding. He is an invest- personally. I look forward to ment advisor representative *to hold your family’s holiday dinner? [email protected] Mobile: 419-399-0534 many years of meeting and with FSC Securities Corpo- exceeding the expectations of *for your organization to set up a ration. Although his offi ce is our clients. As FSC Securities’ training session? local, Chris provides invest- logo states, we remain Un- ment services for clients in 12 commonly Committed.” *to host a graduation party? states. FSC Securities’ Pauld- *for your friend’s baby shower? Th e Paulding offi ce started ing offi ce is located at 115 its affi liation with FSC Se- North Main Street in Pauld- curities over 20 years ago ing Ohio. Th e phone number Maybe THE COMMUNITY ROOM at through former CPA and lo- is 419-399-5568. Securities the COOPER COMMUNITY LIBRARY cal entrepreneur Bill Sinn and Investment Advisory will be the right place and his wife Kate. Aft er Bill’s Services are off ered through death the business was man- FSC Securities Corporation, for your gathering! ! " " #$ aged by Tony Stureman until member FINRA, SIPC, and Mr. Johnson purchased it in a registered investment advi- *Tables and seating for 88 2004. sor. *Pleasant atmosphere “Much of the success I have *Full kitchen w/work island Hunt’s Engine & Machine enjoyed has been based on CORRECTION 419-258-1800 • 110 North Main Antwerp, OH 45813 the groundwork laid by Bill *Clean restrooms and Tony over the past two In last week’s article about *Non-smoking facility decades,” said Chris Johnson. Payne Church of Christ’s new (no alcohol on premise) Lube - Oil - Filter “Our business has grown dra- minister, Dan Staifer, his e- *$125/day $19.99 + Tax* matically over the past fi ve mail address was printed in- *Away from your home - years thanks to referrals from correctly. Th e correct e-mail Includes Premium Oil Filter & Up to 5 clients and other local pro- is [email protected]. quarts 5W30 Synthetic Blend bulk motor oil, fessionals. Th e real credit for We are sorry for any incon- Contact the Cooper Community Library plus 12 point Vehicle Check our success goes to the many venience this might have to check about reserving clients who have persevered caused. *Other weights & special oils available at additional charge. during a very diffi cult time The Community Room. 419-594-3337 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 18, 2009 Following the battle there pretty deep into the geneal- ANTWERP HIGH SCHOOL QUIZ BOWL was an inquiry hearing about ogy and family tree. the Earp’s, a lot of testimony William served his coun- TAKES LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP and hair splitting on the le- try for over 20 years, having gality of the Earps. Many been in the fi rst Gulf War. accusations and even fabrica- He retired as a Captain in the tions of the truth according to Military Police in 2004. whose side you were on. You He is employed by the see, most people backed the Norfolk and Southern Rail- Earps, but a lot of the town road. He is a very interesting folks and businessmen liked fellow to talk to. Th e Cowboys. At the end of I know this is only sort of the Spicer Hearing the Earps a thumbnail sketch of our Bill were acquitted. Th is didn’t set Hickok but I will do better well with the Clantons or Th e next time. SHOOTINGS AT THE OK “Th row up your hands.” He Cowboys. See Ya! CORRAL immediately heard a couple A few weeks aft er the hear- clicks behind him from the ings, Virgil Earp was shot By: Stan Jordan hammers of Morgan and Doc. by some hidden assailants at Reams of paper have been Th en he shouted, “Hold it! I night, wounding him in the written about this gun fi ght. I don’t mean that!” Almost im- right arm and it was rendered have a lot of information about mediately the fi ring started. useless from then on. that stretch, how many hours Th e fi rst two shots sounded Th en three months later, were involved and so on. But like one. Later some people Morgan Earp was murdered I’m going to tell it to you like said that the fi rst shots came by a shot in the back from I understand the happenings, from Doc and Morgan. Wy- some men hiding outside in as factually as I can. att would later testify that the the dark. By: Stan Jordan Th e Clantons had been fi rst shot was his as he shot Aft er these incidents, Farmer Joe Brown wanted drinking all night and morn- Frank McLaury in the stom- Wyatt and Doc and several to get out of the hog business Th e Antwerp High School regular season, have now won ing and causing all kinds of ach and the other shot was as friends went on what was because he was a little older quiz bowl team, under the back-to-back regular season trouble for the Earps along Billy Clanton shot at Wyatt. called Earp’s Vendetta Ride. now and raising hogs took a leadership of Mrs. Deb Al- GMC titles. Shown above are with a lot of insinuations Th e next shot was Tom Th ey took a few weeks and lot of time and energy. So he tic, captured the 2009 Green this year’s captains, junior and threats of bodily harm to McLaury hit Morgan Earp in lived in Th e Whetstone Mts. called a man he knew that Meadows Conference league Alyssa Skeens and senior them. the back. Th en Tom turned to And chased down and killed had an 18 wheeler cattle haul- championship. Th e Archers, Andrew Jones, holding the He had with him Billy run and Doc Holliday fi red everyone who was suspected ing rig. who fi nished 10-3 during the championship plaque. Clanton, Frank and Tom his shotgun, both barrels, in the shootings of Virgil and So they loaded his truck into Tom McLaury’s side. He Morgan. to capacity and he told the WAYNE TRACE WRESTLING and Cody both came back and McLaury, Billy Claiborne and won their matches. But in the Sheriff John Behan. Clanton went a few feet and fell dead. Aft er the Vendetta Ride, farmer, “OK, that’s all.” NEWS Doc threw aside the shotgun which some folks claimed Mr. Brown said, “No, we next round neither boy could and Th e Cowboys had Sheriff pull off that all important win and drew his six guns. was nothing short of murder, got one more here!” By: Dianna Clemens Behan in their pocket, he was to keep on advancing and in on the take, so to speak. Th e fi ghting continued the Earp Gang split up. Th e driver said, “No, I’m None of the three wres- tlers from Wayne Trace will this round both wrestlers fi n- On the Earp’s side was with Billy Clanton and Frank Doc Holliday died of TB in loaded, I can’t haul any- be making the trip to the state ished their season. Th e quest Marshall Virgil Earp and McLaury both wounded but Glenwood Springs, Colorado. more!” to Columbus would have to still fi ring. One of them hit Virgil Earp served as a “Do you mean you’re go- fi nals in Columbus. Morgan Earp who were paid Katie Clemens, 103 lbs., wait another year. full-time lawmen. Wyatt was Virgil in the calf. Frank and Town Marshall in Colton, ing to leave me with one hog? Katie Clemens was defeated Doc squared off and Doc California. He served very I want to get clean out of the Kameran Clemens, 112 lbs. a temporary deputy with not and Cody Stahl, 145 lbs., each in both of her rounds on Fri- much power. Doc Holliday got hit in the left hip but his well even though his one arm hog raising business!” day night. holster defl ected most of the ended their wrestling season who was a good friend, want- was useless. “Well, I can’t take anymore this past weekend during the “It just felt so good to be ed to be in the fi ght. Th e Earps power of the shot. Wyatt Earp traveled over because of the state load lim- District Tournament held here,” said Kameran. “It took needed and wanted him also. Th e fi ring continued with the country as a professional its. If I get caught at the road at Kettering Fairmont High so much hard work to get here If you wanted, you could both Doc and Morgan fi ring gambler. He spent a lot of scales and I’m overweight it School. and now I know it takes a lot just say all these people want- at Frank. Both claiming they time with the movie makers. will cost me more than I will Starting out in fi rst round more hard work to make it ed to fi ght, to have a show- fi red the killing shot. He died of infection in 1929 at make on this load. Besides, action on Friday night, Kam- to state. I couldn’t have done down because they all hated Th e shooting kept up un- the age of 80. they will impound my rig. I eran won his match by easily this without my dad,” he con- each other and probably with til Billy Clanton fi nally went Johnny Behan never got will unload this truck before defeating Paul Slater of Sum- tinued. “If it wasn’t for him good reason. down with a shot in his breast. re-elected for Sheriff of Co- I will take on that other hog.” mit Co. in a fall of 1:26. I could never accomplish all Virgil Earp was the only He was crying out for more chise County. Th e old timer said, “OK, Cody followed right behind I do. Th anks, Dad, I love you one of these participants who cartridges when he died. Vir- Billy Claiborne got shot by take that load back and go by winning his bout in a time and I’ll be back next year.” had any experience in gun gil thinks he fi red the fatal Frank Leslie in the streets of and leave that lone porker of 1:10 against Jake Richardson Teammate Cody Stahl add- fi ghting. He was in the Civil shot. Tombstone following an ar- here with me.” from Clinton. ed, “Th is has been so exciting. War. Some of the others were Folks fi gured that about gument. Th e lone pig had the run of It was in round 2 that bad Now I know what it takes to in altercations but not of this 30 rounds were fi red in about Some people still take the whole lot. He had all that luck fell on the two Wayne make it over the top. I’m going size. 18-20 seconds and the killing sides in this aff air just like the food to eat and put on weight. Trace wrestlers. Kameran lost to work harder than ever and I don’t know if they walked was over. Civil War. Th ey couldn’t pay to have one an 18-6 dec. to Miami East’s next season I’m gonna make down Fremont Street like the In the middle of the fray, See Ya! pig hauled away and he be- Chris Heiss and Cody was it.” movie shows, but I know Hol- Ike Clanton hollered that he came a family pet and they pinned by Cody Washington “It was really neat to be the liday did have on a long coat was unarmed and Wyatt said NOW READ THIS couldn’t butcher him. Th is from Carlisle. fi rst girl from Wayne Trace to and he carried a sort of sawed to “get out or get to fi ring.” went on for years and the pig When the tournament re- advance to the district level,” off shotgun under his coat. It Billy Claiborne also claimed By: Stan Jordan became enormous. He was so sumed on Saturday, Kameran commented Katie. was a cold day with a skiff of he was unarmed and left the I wrote a column a couple big his fame became known your source for snow on the ground and about scene. Whether these men weeks ago about Wild Bill far and wide and many, many 3 o’clock in the aft ernoon. were unarmed or not is still Hickok, one of our colorful people drove many nights to ® Ike Clanton, brother Billy, debatable. characters of the old west. see the huge porker. YANKEE CANDLE Frank and Tom McLaury, On Th e Cowboys side Th e next day I received a To see the pig, the cars Billy Claiborne along with three men were killed: Frank phone call here at the WBN. I drove by the kitchen window Th e Gift of Home Fragrancing™ Sheriff Behan walked for- and Tom McLaury and Bil- answered it and he said he was to the barn. All this traffi c ev- ward toward the Earp’s gang. ly Clanton. On the Earp’s Bill Hickok! Well, I thought eryday just ruined the wife’s It was in the empty lumber- side, Morgan had been shot one of my friends was pull- nerves and she got down sick 2 CANDLES! yard close to the OK Corral. through the back near the ing a joke on me, but aft er a and in bed from all this ac- Our March I guess the sides were at very shoulder blade and Virgil had few moments I realized we do tion. Fragrances of the Month Sale close range and Virgil Earp been shot through the right have a Bill Hickok living in Because of all this, the commanded the Cowboys to calf. the area. Well, I have talked farmer put a big sign out in to him a couple times and he the yard: M-F 8:00-6:00, SAT 8:00-3:00 is an asset to our community. “Since my wife is down He was born in Flint, MI sick in bed, I wish you in 1965. His father worked wouldn’t come and see the for General Motors and they big hog.” EXTENDED moved to the Denver area. Bill See Ya! went to the fi rst seven grades of school at Commerce, Colo- PAULDING RESERVOIR rado. Th en his folks moved PARK ADULT SOFTBALL back to Walled Lake, MI and LEAGUES NOW FORMING Bill graduated from there. SUPER He enlisted in the Army Adult men’s, women’s and in 1983. He married Cynthia CoEd leagues are forming at Robbins and they have one Reservoir Park. Men’s league 00 50 daughter, Kristen, who at- is open to any men, church $14 $16 tends AHS and is very active or industrial teams. Play on MEDIUM on the volleyball court. LARGE Clean Cotton & SALE either Tuesday or Th ursday JAR JAR Some of William’s family nights. Women’s league will Lemon Lavender Are You Still waiting for your bailout? live in the Denver area and play every Wednesday. CoEd Come visit us for the only candles that are Famous for Fragrance.™ Don’t Hold Your Breath! some have moved to Arizona. will play Monday or Friday. BUY MADE IN THE U.S.A. He says he is a fi ft h cousin Leagues will run from May four times removed from the to August. Hickok’s of that time. Wild Th ere is a meeting on chuck’s tires Bill never married and didn’t April 1 at Red Owl Inn at have any children, but his 7:00 p.m. To get your team (419) 258-8895 brothers and sisters did and signed up contact Ron at 419- www.chuckstires.com US 24 West Antwerp, OH 45813 one of ‘this Bill’s’ sisters is 399-2981. PAGE 6 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 18, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] PAULDING COUNTY Steve H. 2nd, motion passed. Vote: yes. CITY OF WOODBURN In Th e Matter Of Modifying Th e Sandee Buffi ngton, Directors’ Meet- In Th e Matter Of Replacement Nominate Tina Kesler as marketing 2009 Annual Appropriation (Fund 001- ing, Findlay, OH – March 6, 2009 Vehicle For Th e Paulding County Dog AGRICULTURE SOCIETY director, Steve S. 1st, Lonnie 2nd, motion MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 004): In Th e Matter Of Disposal Of Un- Warden: passes. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board needed, Obsolete, Or Unfi t Personal Th e Dog Warden’s truck has been de- MEETING MINUTES FROM Convention – Nominate Lonnie as 16, 2009 of County Commissioners does hereby Property: termined to be a total loss by the County 11/12/08 delegate, Susie as alternate. Steve S. 1st, modify the 2009 Annual Appropriation Th e Paulding County Sheriff ’s Offi ce insurance company due to an accident; Jeremy 2nd, motion passed. Senior Fair Mayor Hoeppner consulted with the and hereby directs the Paulding County owns a vehicle that is unfi t for the use for now, therefore the Board of County will pay for the luncheon. 2 @ $29.00. City Attorney concerning the stumps Auditor to transfer funds to-wit: which it was acquired; and the fair mar- Commissioners does hereby authorize On November 12, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Motion to let Wrestling Club use blue placed in the alley. Th e stumps were FROM: 001-004-00005/General ket value of the property is, in the opinion Amanda Lichty, Paulding County Dog the senior fair board meeting was called youth bldg. Steve H. 1st, Mike J 2nd. Mo- moved to the residents property; they will Fund/County Prosecutor/Allowances of the Board, two thousand fi ve hundred Warden, to purchase a 2003, Chevy S-10 to order with 12 members present and tion passed. be removed if moved back to City prop- TO: 001-004-00007/General Fund/ dollars ($2,500.00) or less; now, therefore from Pierce Automotive, Antwerp, Ohio, guests Heather Parrett, Tina Kesler, Steve Mike M. talked to three insurance erty. A registered letter was sent to the County Prosecutor/PERS Th e Board of County Commission- as a replacement vehicle. Hammon, Jeff Miller, Jeremy Dasher, Jim companies. We are getting a good deal. resident. Amount: $3,500.00 ers does hereby authorize the Paulding Meeting Notes Of Appointments: Munger, Jared Deatrick. Tentative Fair dates; June 16, Tues, Mayor reported on a letter from Sch- In Th e Matter Of Modifying Th e County Sheriff to sell privately or trade in Joe Burkard, Prosecuting Attorney; Motion to dispense with regular or- Tug-A-Truck, June 17, Wed, Harness, nelker Engineering stating: if we borrow 2009 Annual Appropriation (Fund 001- the following vehicle: and Travis McGarvey, County Engineer der of business and go to guests. Lonnie June 18, Th ur, Harness, June 19, Fri, Trac- 1 million dollars for sewer repairs at 4% 004): 1999 Ford Crown Victoria – Mr. Burkard and Mr. McGarvey met 1st, Mike J. 2nd. Motion passes. tor Pull, June 20, Sat, Truck Pull. Motion at a 20 year payoff it will raise all users Be it resolved, that the Board of VIN#2FAFP71W6XX135289 briefl y with the Commissioners to fur- Jim Munger – Director of the tractor to set tentative schedule. Steve H. 1st, utility bills $10.90 monthly, at a 40 year County Commissioners does hereby In Th e Matter Of A Supplemental ther discuss the status of the US24/SR127 pull assn. for Fall Festival. Interested in a Mike J. 2nd, motion passed. payoff it would raise bills $6.86 monthly. modify the 2009 Annual Appropriation Appropriation (Fund 001-016): wastewater project. Th e current map well- place to hold a tractor pull during fair. We Motion to adjourn, Steve H. 1st, Ca- Jim Lauer placed the advertisement ac- and hereby directs the Paulding County Th e Board of County Commission- defi nes the preliminary area for the proj- pay for scale and sled, sign up help. Pull rina 2nd, motion passed. cepting bids for the water line repair; Auditor to transfer funds to-wit: ers does hereby authorize and direct ect. It was pointed out that the area can be tractors before trucks, need squad and Next meeting: December 10, 2008 at sealed bids will be opened February 26, FROM: 001-004-00005/General the Paulding County Auditor to make a adjusted as growth occurs. fi re truck, shut off gate at track, advertise, 7:30 p.m. 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. Mayor re- Fund/County Prosecutor/Allowances supplemental appropriation for the fol- Marcia Yuetter, Senior Center; and tower lights can be rented for $150 a day. Submitted by Susan Deatrick, Sec- ported we may get back 25% of incurred TO: 001-004-00008/General Fund/ lowing: Charlotte Price, NOCAC – Ms. Yuetter Also reconsider having antique tractors. retary. cost for storm damage removal. Council County Prosecutor/Workers’ Comp FROM: Auditor’s Pay-In #082006 and Ms. Price met with the Commission- Jared Deatrick is the president of the approved to pay Arnold Gerbers the same Amount: $412.50 TO: 001-016-00005/General Fund/ ers to discuss the operation of the Pauld- junior fair board. as last year and thought it was $75.00, In Th e Matter Of Modifying Th e Commissioners’ Building & Grounds ing County Senior Center. Ms. Price is Secretary’s minutes read. Motion to PAULDING COUNTY AGRI- Lesa checked into and he was paid $90.00. 2009 Annual Appropriation (Fund 001- Amount: $30,000.00 retiring from NOCAC this December. It accept as written. Steve 1st, Mike J. 2nd, Councilman Clegg made 1st motion to 004): In Th e Matter Of Operation Of Th e was decided the timing is right to proceed motion passes. CULTURE SOCIETY SENIOR pay $90.00, 2nd by Councilman Zimmer- Be it resolved, that the Board of Paulding County Senior Center: with a county-operated senior center. Ms. Treasurers’ report given. Motion to FAIR BOARD MINUTES FOR man, all agreed, motion passed. Mayor County Commissioners does hereby Northwest Ohio Community Action Price agreed to work with Ms. Yuetter accept. Susie 1st, Michele 2nd, motion read a letter from a resident on Becker Rd; modify the 2009 Annual Appropriation Commission (NOCAC) has been operat- during the transition time. passes. 12/10/08 he would like repairs done to the street. and hereby directs the Paulding County ing the Paulding County Senior Center Mandy Lichty, Dog Warden – Ms. Year in review: Sonya – Horses Mayor stated, when weather permits, he Auditor to transfer funds to-wit: since its inception; and Ms. Charlotte Lichty met with the Commissioners to – Colt give away went well, will do again. would like maintenance to fi ll the hole. FROM: 001-004-00005/General Price, NOCAC Director of Senior Pro- determine what to do about the truck. It Pavilion – change entertainment. Lon- Members present: Ellie Townley, Mayor reported NIRCC sent a copy of the Fund/County Prosecutor/Allowances grams, has announced her retirement in has been determined a total loss due to an nie – 2 nights of harness 2009, try band Susan Deatrick, Carina Meyer, Sonya work they did on the grant writing; along TO: 001-004-00009/General Fund/ December, 2009; now, therefore accident on icy roads. Ms. Lichty has in- nite again, no demo derby, livestock sale Yenser-Hammon, Bill Deatrick, Mike with the information they included an ad- County Prosecutor/Medicare It is the Board of County Commis- quired at the county dealerships and has went well, harness went well. Senior Day Workman, Mike James, Steve Sukup, ditional bill. Councilman Reichhart will Amount: $362.50 sioners’ intent that the Paulding County found a suitable replacement vehicle. went well, Grange displays were down, Lonnie Miller, Susie Miller, Kristy Brad- contact them to negotiate the cost. Mayor In Th e Matter Of Modifying Th e Senior Center will transition and operate midway – do not double food, need more ford, Michele Porter reported Municipal Week is May 11-15, he 2009 Annual Appropriation (Fund 001- as a county agency. time to pick up tags. Mike J. – Truck pull December 10, 2008, 7:30 p.m. at the suggested having an open house at City 016): went good for the fi rst one. Bill – Swine Youth Leadership building. Hall and inviting the public to observe a Be it resolved, that the Board of show okay, kids enjoyed trophies. Mike Meeting called to order by President council meeting. Mayor would like Coun- County Commissioners does hereby W. – open sheep show, hard time getting Ellie Townley. Roll call taken with 17 cil member to attend a meeting with the modify the 2009 Annual Appropriation The West Bend News sponsors. Sue – camping, need to mark members present. Guests Jared Deatrick, Milan and Maumee Township Trustees to and hereby directs the Paulding County areas, need in book. No kids allowed in Jim Lopshire, Mike Zuber, Doug Nutter, discuss eliminating the Trustee positions. Auditor to transfer funds to-wit: the arena. Ellie – Ride company were en- Mary Burt. Mayor stated a business owner is asking to FROM: 001-016-00006/General joyed can book for $8,000. Motion to dispense with the regular use the back of the burn pile on Tile Mill Fund/Commissioners’ Buildings and Sudoku Puzzle Motion to go with ride company for order of business and go to guests. Mo- Road. He tore down the old USW Hall Grounds/Utilities, Phone 2009. Lonnie 1st, Bill 2nd, motion passes. tion passed. and planned to burn on his property; due TO: 001-016-00016/General Fund/ Fairbook – need to get it out early. Doug Nutter – Paulding Progress, to the bad weather he cannot get back to Commissioners Buildings & Grounds/ YLB – Compressor needs to be re- would like to print the Fairbook for 2009, the property. He will burn, dig out, put a AEP Balance New Jail placed, $1200, AEP will check if there is gave deadline dates. 6 foot drain in, and gravel the entire area. Amount: $17,961.60 2 16 a surge problem. Mary Burt – Putnam Sentinel, would Councilman Reichhart made 1st motion In Th e Matter Of Paulding County Motion to close 2008 Fair pending like to print fairbook for 2009, gave dead- to approve pending agreement in writ- Economic Development Tax Incentive annual report approved. Mike J. 1st, So- line dates. Board will make decision and ing, 2nd by Councilman Clegg, Coun- Review Council: nya 2nd, motion passed. let them know. cilman Reichhart, Zimmerman, Norden Be it resolved, that the Board of 3 6 5 Oath given to all elected offi cers. Jim Lopshire – received funds for and Clegg voted yes, Councilman Mason County Commissioners does hereby ac- Nominations opened for directors: 2009, program assistant application ap- voted no. motion passed. cept the recommendations concerning Nominate Steve Hammon for Pauld- proved, deciding whether to put on the Minutes were presented; Councilman the county’s Enterprise Zone Agreements ing Twp., Sue 1st, Carina 2nd, motion ballot a levy for OSU extension. Mason made 1st motion to approve, 2nd and Community Reinvestment Area 8 2 passed. Motion to close nominations, Jared Deatrick – Junior Fair board by Councilman Zimmerman, all agreed, Agreements as presented by the Pauld- Lonnie 1st, Mike J. 2nd, motion passed. president, went over fair schedule. Bal- motion passed. Payables were presented; ing County Economic Development Tax Vote: yes. ance of $9047.87. Councilman Mason made 1st motion to Incentive Review Council. 4 7 3 1 Nominate Jeremy Dasher for Jack- Nominate Mike Zuber to director at approve, 2nd by Councilman Norden, In Th e Matter Of Authorizing Th e son Twp., Steve 1st, Lonnie 2nd, motion large. Motion passed. all agreed, motion passed. Lesa reported Director Of Th e Department Of Pauld- passed. Motion to close nominations. Secretary’s minutes read. Motion to there have been numerous calls asking if ing County Job & Family Services To Lonnie 1st, Mike J. 2nd, motion passed. accept as written, motion passed. the City will be picking up anymore limbs Contract With Centennial For Cellular 16 2 9 Vote: yes. Annual report is fi nished. Motion to from the ice storm. Mayor would like an Phone Service: Nominate Jeff Miller for Paulding accept annual report. Motion passed. article put in the paper announcing one Be it resolved, that the Board of Village, Steve 1st, Sonya 2nd, motion Ride company contract, payment 1/2 last pick up. Councilman Reichhart sug- County Commissioners does hereby au- passed. Motion to close nominations, Tuesday of Fair other 1/2 on Th ursday. gest bring Pfi ster’s back to do some tree thorize Corey Walker, Director of Pauld- 948 3 Sonya 1st, Carina 2nd, motion passed. Motion to sign ride contract. Motion trimming. ing County Department of Job & Fam- Vote: yes. passed. Councilman Reichhart recieved a ily Services to enter into a contract with Nominate Tina Kesler for Washing- Budget – cut down on golf carts, just complaint about the compost pile at a Centennial for cellular phone service for 7 2 ton Twp. Steve 1st, Kristy 2nd, motion utility and limo. home on Main St. He feels it looks good the agency. passed. Motion to close nominations. Letters to county commissioners and Audit Committee Meeting: and we shouldn’t do anything. Council- th Bill 1st, Carina 2nd, motion passed. Vote: youth building committee, splitting the man Reichhart and Mayor met with a rep- Th is 25 day of February, 2009, the yes. electric bill fees. Motion to send letters, resentative from Wayne Manufacturing Board of County Commissioners: Tony 47 Nominate Heather Parrett for Ben- motion passed. to discuss new Christmas decorations. Burkley, and Edward Straley, met with ton Twp., Steve 1st, Kristy 2nd, motion Rabbit breeders assn. wants to have Th e Lions Club has agreed to donate members of the Audit Committee: Carol passed. Motion to close nominations, So- an open show, June 21, 2009. $500.00 toward repair or replacement of Temple, County Recorder; Ann Wald- nya 1st, Steve 2nd, motion passed. Vote: Motion to address their concern at decorations. Th e Chamber of Commerce man, Clerk of Courts; and Travis McGar- 41 8 yes. a meeting and we will give them a board stated at their meeting they would like to vey, County Engineer. Oath given to newly elected direc- decision. Motion passed. see new decorations for Main St. Council- Th e Permissive Sales and Use Tax tors. Motion to go with Progress for the man Reichhart reported we would need 2009 report and the Sales Tax Monthly Nominate Sue Deatrick for secretary, 2009 Fairbook. Motion passed. Th ank 14 to go from Dollar General to City Hall. Breakdown report were distributed for Last Week’s answers to “Riddle This!” Mary for her service for the past few Lonnie 1st, Steve 2nd, motion passed. Repairing options are a bell or lantern; review. Sales tax received in February 1 2 Motion to clsoe nominations for sec- years. replacement option is a 6ft christmas tree. ‘09 was down 23% from February ‘08 T OWEL retary. Carina 1st, Sonya 2nd, motion Need bill for commissioners for dam- Th e tree has a double hook bracket which and down by $13,648.81 from last month. 3 passed. Vote: yes. ages for Fall Festival. can be used to hang street fl ags. Council- Motor vehicle tax was down 56% from AW Nominate Ellie for President, Lonnie Motion to pay secretary and trea- February ‘08 and $7,715.01 below last 4 5 man Mason made 1st motion to purchase H VPOTATO 1st, Steve 2nd, motion passed. Motion to surer. Motion passed. new decorations for Main St, Bull Rapids month. Both sales tax and motor vehicle close nominations for president. Carina Motion to let Chad Molitor mow in- and 101; pending Councils’ approval of tax revenue are down from the three-year 6 7 1st, Susie 2nd, motion passed. Vote: yes. fi eld for hay. Motion passed. average. Ms. Waldman noted that the S G LOVES T the christmas tree that is being shipped, 8 Nominate Bill for Vice President, Motion to adjourn. Motion passed. 2nd by Councilman Clegg, Councilman purchaser’s county of residence receives TUOE Next meeting, January 14, 7:30 with Sonya 1st, Carina 2nd, motion passed. Clegg, Zimmerman, Reichhart, and ma- the vehicle tax when the vehicle is pur- 9 10 Motion to close nominations, Carina 1st, Junior Fair board. son voted yes, Councilman Norden voted chased in Ohio; however, 100% of the title AW RHAIR Steve H. 2nd, motion passed. Vote: yes Submitted by Susan Deatrick, secre- no, motion passed. Councilman Reich- fees are retained by the county the title Nominate Carina for treasurer, Steve tary hart would like to purchase a shed for in which the title is transferred. She also MI G I H. 1st, Steve S. 2nd. Motion passed. Mo- reported the Ohio legislation currently 11 12 the kids from the Lutheran school to use P ENC I L NONE tion to close nominations, Steve S. 1st, while doing the Saturday recycling. He has a bill on the table that would increase the title fee to $5.00 to $15.00. Th is would presented a fl yer on a 8 x 7½ vinyl build- DA I ing for $897.00; It would need a founda- generate more revenue for the title offi ce. tion built and need to be anchored. Coun- General Fund Receipts and Expenses SN Huber Theatre reports were reviewed. Receipts are down cilman Clegg will check prices at other 13 14 stores. 17% from January, 2008, and expenses are S ECRET Upcoming Event Calendar Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Min- down 18.4%. 15 utes Submitted by Lesa Meadows. Discussion was held on Paulding EU Fri. 3/20 7:30 pm; Second in Concert Series - Kevin County’s industry trend. 16 17 18 19 - N IGHT W HOL ESOME Manor, Bass, ask us about him! women will choose not to goers of Meeting Notes Of Appointments: the Constitution and 14 presidents of the Corey Walker, DJFS – Mr. Walker asked for approval to switch to Centen- IETB Sat. 3/21 - 7:30 pm; 3rd Annual CASINO NIGHT U.S., including George Washington, were 20 21 See Below for Details!!! Freemasons. Today, there are more than nial phone service for the Department of M ATCHPIR 2 million Freemasons in North America, Job & Family Services. 22 Sun. 3/22 - 2:00 pm; New Horizons Band - Easy 110,000 of them here in Ohio. Th e origins Travis McGarvey, County Engineer; EACHICKEN of Freemasonry are rooted in the ancient Otto Gerdeman, GNG Services; Roberta 23 Listening - Large Group! guilds of stonemasons, who built castles Acosta, RCAP (Rural Community As- ROKLF sistance Program); Gene Sheets, Mayor 24 Mon. 3/23 - 7:00 pm; 4-H Meeting! and cathedrals during the Middle Ages. C OFF I N L E Th e tools used by these stonemasons have of Cecil – Mr. Gerdeman introduced Ro- 25 been adopted as symbols in the ceremo- berta Acosta. Ms. Acosta explained the LESHADOW nies and lessons of modern Freemasonry, services RCAP can off er the county. She with the Square and Compasses being explained the services are federally and HELP Finish the COMMUNITY ROOM! state funded and most are at no cost to the rd incorporated in the emblem of every Ma- Plan now to attend the 3 annual sonic lodge. county. RCAP off ers assistance in apply- For more information call Randall ing for funding for infrastructure proj- C. McNamara at 419-784-1572, Jerry J. ects in the form of grants and low-interest NEW COMPUTER SERVICES Flaugh at 419-263-2136, or visit www. loans. RECAP also off ers free training for freemason.com utility management, available in the fall. Ms. Acosta explained the various grants PC Repair • Small Business Network Support and loans available for the US 24/SR 127 Virus removal • Data Recovery PAULDING COUNTY COM- sewer project. She distributed a spread- sheet of all available grants and loans with 17 Years Experience - CNE - A+ - MCP MISSIONERS MINUTES eligibility criteria and due dates listed. Ms. Acosta and Mr. Gerdeman expressed Lowest Pricing & Carry-in Discounts! CASINO NIGHT FROM 2/25/09 the importance of having a time schedule at the for the project. Applications for funding Th is 25th day of February, 2009, the must be competed and fi led in a timely Auglaize Computer Services Board of County Commissioners met in manner and in specifi c order. Mr. Gerde- Huber Opera House and Civic Center regular session with the following mem- man advised he will copy the revised map 419-393-2774 bers present: of the wastewater area to the Commis- Tony Burkley, Edward Straley, and sioners’ offi ce. 419-784-6228 Saturday, March 21, starting at 7:30 pm Nola Ginter, Clerk Tony Zartman, Absent Allowance Of Claims: PAULDING COUNTY COM- Warrants docketed as 155907 MISSIONERS MINUTES FOR and through 155930 for County Bills were ap- Blackjack proved and certifi ed to the County Audi- 3/2/09 tor for payment. Creative Images Salon In Th e Matter Of Modifying Th e d ‘em! nd 419-542-5517 Texas Hol 2009 Annual Appropriation (Fund 001- Th is 2 day of March, 2009, the es! 004): Board of County Commissioners met in ! Great Priz Be it resolved, that the Board of regular session with the following mem- 651 W. High St., Hicksville (behind Sailors) Snacks County Commissioners does hereby bers present: modify the 2009 Annual Appropriation Tony Burkley, Edward Straley, Tony and hereby directs the Paulding County Zartman, and Nola Ginter, Clerk Auditor to transfer funds to-wit: Allowance Of Claims: MARCH TANNING SPECIALS Call 419-542-9553 to reserve FROM: 001-004-00005/General Warrants docketed as 155965 Fund/County Prosecutor/Allowances through 156088 for County Bills were ap- 20 Sessions $20 a table or purchase TO: 001-004-00002/General Fund/ proved and certifi ed to the County Audi- - $99 County Prosecutor/Salaries-Employees tor for payment. 1 Year 30 Sessions $30 Travel Request: MITED $15 tickets at the door. Amount: $20,725.00 UNLI (+tax) 40 Sessions $40 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 18, 2009 SPRING INTO GARDENING winning ‘Hansel.’ ‘Gretel’ “FROM THE VANTAGE POINT:” surrounding area competed and Van Wert County spell- PART I is the earliest of the white at this level. Each event is de- ing bee contests. Th e Pauld- eggplant, bearing clusters of CONTEST SEASON BEGINS!! signed to help members de- ing County winner was Di- By: Jim Lopshire, Exten- glossy mini-fruit (3-4 inches). velop specifi c lifetime skills nah Pierce, representing the sion Educator ‘Gretel’ plants are relatively in character development, Christian Home Educators With temperatures reach- small, about 3 feet wide and creative and critical think- of Paulding County, and the ing 60 plus degrees this past tall, making them well adapt- ing, interpersonal communi- daughter of Alan and Anna week, spring will soon be ed to container gardening. 55 cation, practical knowledge Pierce. Th e Van Wert County here. But, we all know that days. All-America Selections and career preparation. Th e winner was Jacob Hoverman, we are still in winter and that 2009 (Jo, P) regional rally provides an op- representing Van Wert Middle as quickly as it gets warm on Watermelon ‘Snack Pack’ portunity for FCCLA mem- School, and the son of Paul a winter day, it will just as is a “personal-sized” water- bers to showcase their skills. and Annette Hoverman. quickly turn cold again. So melon of 3-4 pounds, about Sixteen Vantage FCCLA Superintendent John Bas- what is a gardener supposed the size of a large muskmelon. students in Early Childhood inger updated the Board on to do when they are just itch- Th in, dark green outer rind Education, Culinary Arts and proposed changes to the Van ing to get outside? Well, now surrounds a bright red, crisp Food Careers participated in Wert Area Schools Insur- is the time to plan for the and juicy, seedless fl esh. 75 the skill event competition. ance Group (VWASIG) health coming growing season. days. (B) Five will represent Vantage at insurance program, which Rosie Lerner, Extension Melon ‘Lambkin’ was se- the state contest in April. Th e included the introduction Vantage SkillsUSA Regional Contestants: (front row) Nick Consumer Horticulture Spe- lected for its early produc- Early Childhood team of Paige of Health Saving Accounts Bollenbacher (Parkway), Stefan Dirham (Van Wert), Alayna cialist at Purdue, suggests a tion of outstandingly sweet, Kittle (Lincolnview), Avery (HAS) for employees eff ec- Vann (Wayne Trace), Tiff any Robinson (Wayne Trace), Shel- stroll through garden cata- aromatic, white, juicy Christ- Etzler (Lincolnview) and Em- tive January 1, 2010. Basinger by Lumpkins (Van Wert), Samantha Trisel (Van Wert), Abby logs with all their promise of mas-type melons. Each oval- ily Mabry (Parkway), all ju- also reviewed recent Western Knippen (Ottoville). (Back row) Adrian Mesker (Paulding), gardening to prepare for the shaped fruit weighs between niors in the Early Childhood Buckeye activities and person- Jesse Barker (Lincolnview), Tony Curtis (Paulding), Tyler growing season. She has put 2-4 pounds with a thin yel- Education program, qualifi ed nel issues. Treasurer Kristine Johnson (Crestview), Chris Cunningham (Crestview), Josh together a list of a few new low skin with green mottling. for state with their project. Stuart reviewed the current Robbins (Ottoville), J.J. Baker (Van Wert). Unavailable for seed company off erings for Ready for harvest up to a Avery Etzler also qualifi ed for fi nancial investments and the the picture were Cory Talbott (Continental), Bekah Dull 2009 to review below. Each month before other Christ- state for her individual STAR monthly expenditures. (Van Wert), A.J. Bartley (Paulding), Cody Butler (Crest- letter following the explana- mas-type melons. 65-75 days. event Early Childhood Event In the business portion of view), Jon Fralick (Crestview), Heather Paige (Van Wert), tion identifi es the company All-America Selections 2009 project while seniors Brit- the meeting, the Board: and Jerod Curran (Delphos St. John’s). seed catalog with the new va- (Ju, P, S) tany Bauer (Continental) and **Approved the minutes riety. Melon ‘Twice As Nice’ is Breanne Martinez (Paulding) from the regular February 12, 2009 Regular meeting. Basil ‘Cardinal’ is a strik- a new sort of dual-purpose You can tell it’s almost compete in the Carpentry will be competing at state in **Approved the current fi - ingly handsome addition to melon. You can harvest a bit spring here at Vantage… contest. Cody Butler, a senior the STAR Life Planning Event nancial reports as presented the herb garden, with spicy, early when the rind turns a Contest season has begun! from Crestview in the Preci- contest. by Treasurer Mrs. Kristine fragrant foliage crested by distinct dark yellow and enjoy Students in Business, Service sion Machining program will Rounding out the Early Stuart. tightly packed clusters of deep the crisp, sweet white fl esh. and Industrial programs have compete in the Precision Ma- Childhood Education com- Or, allow the fruit to stay on completed local and regional chining contest. Twenty-one petitors were seniors Ashley **Approved the following cardinal-red fl owers, resem- administrative contract bling Celosia. Plants reach up the vine another week or two competitions and are heading students participated in con- Lantz and Erica Whitt (both and enjoy a soft er-textured, to state contests. tests at the local and regional from Van Wert) who com- 1. A fi ve (5) year (167 day) to 2.5 feet in height. (B) contract for Paul Clark as Beet ‘Chioggia Guards- juicier melon. 78 days. (B) Four Vantage SkillsUSA level. SkillsUSA is a national peted in the Chapter Service Onion ‘Deep Purple’ is a students will be competing at organization for career tech- Manual contest and junior Director of Business and Ad- mark’ has striking, alternat- ministration Services, eff ec- ing spiral stripes of bright dark red bunching- (scallion) Jessica Easterlin (Van Wert) type onion that colors up who participated in the Con- tive August 1, 2009. magenta and white, forming 2. A fi ve (5) year (144 day) a bull’s-eye when cut in cross early and holds its color into cept Curriculum Develop- warmer weather. 60 days. (Jo) ment contest. contract for George Dougal as section. Promising sweet, Director of Student Services, mild fl avor, hybrid vigor and (B) Burpee Seeds, http:// Culinary Arts students www.burpee.com participating in the Pastry eff ective at the beginning of large, 3-3.5-inch globular the 2009-2010 school year. roots. 60 days. (P) (C) Th e Cook’s Garden, Arts competition were Jeff http://www.cooksgarden.com Prowant (Continental) and 3. A two (2) year (192 day) Cabbage ‘Carafl ex’ is a contract for Laura DeLong as (Jo) Johnny’s Selected Kayla Collins (Van Wert). unique, pointy-headed com- Director of Student Services, Seeds, http://www.johnny- Kayla Martz (Ft. Jennings) pact early selection. Cucum- eff ective at the beginning of seeds.com competed in the Garde Man- ber ‘Iznik’ is a new hybrid the 2009-2010 school year. (Ju) Jung Quality Seeds, ger contest. “lunch-box”-sized cucumber, 4. A two (2) year (212 day) http://www.jungseed.com reaching just 3-4 inches long. Cass Wagner and Lacy contract for Peg Schilb as Cur- Plants are compact vines with (P) Park Seed Co., http:// Warren (both from Van riculum Director, eff ective at small leaves, perfect for con- www.parkseed.com FCCLA Early Childhood team: Emily Mabry (Parkway), Av- Wert) competed in the Food ery Etzler (Lincolnview) and Paige Kittle (Lincolnview). the beginning of the 2009- tainer and raised-bed garden- (S) Stokes Seeds, http:// Careers Dining Room Atten- 2010 school year. ing. (C) www.stokeseeds.com dant competition. **Approved a motion to Eggplant ‘Gretel’ is a fol- Part II to be continued next FCCLA is a nonprofi t na- move Amy Bilimek from low up to the 2008 award- week… tional career and technical Bachelor’s to Bachelor’s with student organization. In- 150 on the salary schedule, ef- volvement in FCCLA off ers fective September 16, 2008. members the opportunity to **Approved a purchase expand their leadership po- service contract with Bar- tential and develop skills for bara Pemberton to provide Hormann’s life—planning, goal setting, required evaluation services problem solving, decision- for ACE Academy, eff ective HEATING & COOLING making and interpersonal March 9, 2009. Geothermal • Gas • Electric communication—necessary **Approved a motion for in the home and workplace. up to 60 days of unpaid inter- ANTWERP, OHIO Good luck to all the stu- mittent Family and Medical dent competitors! Leave for Michelle Davis for the period from February 18, 419-258-1640 FCCLA Life Planning Event team: Breanne Martinez (Pauld- WESTERN BUCKEYE GOV- 2009 through February 17, ing) and Brittany Bauer (Continental). ERNING BOARD RECOGNIZ- 2010. **Approved the Ohio Im- the state contest at the end of nical students training for ES STUDENT WINNERS provement Process (OIP) Al- April. Tyler Johnson, a senior careers in trade, industrial, location of $2,000 and Appro- from Crestview in the Health technical and health-related Th e Western Buckeye ESC priations for the money. Careers program will be com- occupations. Governing Board held their regular monthly Board meet- **Approved scholarships peting in the Medical Math Vantage Career Center of $250 for Franklin B. Walter contest. Shelby Lumpkins, a hosted the 2009 FCCLA Re- ing at 7:00 p.m. on Th ursday, March 12, 2009 in the Pauld- All Scholastic Award winners: senior from Van Wert in the gional Rally for STAR (Stu- Taylor Fries, Lincolnview Health Careers program will dents Taking Action with ing ESC Board offi ce with all Board members present. High School and Angelo Har- compete in the Nurse Assist- Recognition) and Career ris, Wayne Trace High School. ing contest. Josh Robbins, Tech skills events on Satur- Board President Mr. William Poe II welcomed Board mem- Th e Board meeting ad- a senior from Ottoville in day, February 28th. Approxi- journed at 7:55 p.m. with no the Carpentry program will mately 175 students from the bers and school personnel to across from the Library the meeting. additional Board action. Th e Th e Board members ap- next regularly scheduled Gov- proved the agenda for the erning Board meeting of the Services evening, which included the Western Buckeye Educational Specials w/ Warranty renewal of several adminis- Service Center is on April 9, • Free Loaner trative contracts. Th e Board 2009 starting at 7:00 p.m. in with scheduled service • 2003 Cadillac Deville recognized the winners of the the Van Wert ESC Offi ce. • 30-Day Money-Back Only 36k miles, Clean $12,29500 Franklin B Walter Outstand- ing Senior from both Pauld- • 2004 Pontiac Gr Am Guarantee ing and Van Wert Counties. Moonroof, Chrome Wheels, 55k, $9,99500 STRAW FOR SALE • 3 Month/ 3k mile Th e Paulding County winner 3’x4’x8’ bales Added Care Warranty • 2005 Honda Accord Ex was Angelo Harris, a senior 40k miles - loaded - $14,99500 at Wayne Trace High School, (Approx 700# each) • National Locator and the son of Grace Gonzales. $100/ton Brian Vest Service Th e Van Wert County win- ner was Taylor Fries, a senior Delivered in Paulding 419-203-0482 at Lincolnview High School, County Sales Specialist Greve Chrysler - Jeep - Dodge and the daughter of Doug and Call: [email protected] Van Wert, OH Kristina Fries. Th e Board also recognized 419-399-4423 *We Sell & Service All Makes & Models* the winners of the Paulding Leave Message - Hasch Farms PAGE 8 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 18, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] NW OHIO LIBRARY REPRESENTATIVES MEET WITH OHIO LEGISLATORS ated the rail system without looking at the results of the DR. LARRY TOPE VISITS OAKWOOD study. We agree with the im- ELEMENTARY portance of keeping Ohio a competitive market and the goal of job creation in the state. Th e question is wheth- er our state should spend such an exorbitant amount of money without knowing if a passenger rail system would be a profi table endeavor. Ohio is facing an enor- mous budget defi cit during the upcoming fi scal years, and everyone from state agencies to families will feel the eff ects of budget cuts and Library representatives from the Liberty Center Public Library, Auglaize County District increased taxes and fees. Th e Public Library, Blufft on Public Library, Defi ance Public Library, Paulding County Carnegie passenger rail would require Library, Putnam County District Library and the Findlay-Hancock County District Public an ongoing state subsidy, but Library, met with Legislative Aide to state Senator Steve Buehrer, Kimberly Wheeler (second my colleagues and I aren’t from right) during Legislative Day on March 11th, rallying support for library funding. yet sure of how steep the sub- sidy would be or what eff ect On January 21st, Dr. Larry bring our students the “Re- Over 300 Ohio library rep- Th e Ohio Public Library In- it would have on taxpayers. Tope visited Oakwood El- aleyes” program, teaching nect patrons to the informa- ementary fi ft h and second the importance of vision and resentatives converged on the formation Network (OPLIN) tion they need to make deci- We advocated that instead of State House during Legisla- and the Library for the Blind jumping blindly into an irre- graders. Dr. Tope is a mem- eye safety. Pictured here, Dr. sions in their lives. Visit your ber of the Ohio Optometric Tope is showing some of Miss tive Day 2009 held on March and Physically Handicapped local public library for more versible project, we wait until 11. Aft er being inspired by (LBPH), if funded out of the we have all available infor- Association; and as part of Zachrich’s second graders a information about library that organization, he came cow’s eye. keynote speaker and library PLF, would further deplete services and funding. mation to make an informed advocate, Ohio Attorney monies for public libraries decision. With the fi nancial to Oakwood Elementary to General, Richard Cordray; by almost $10 million over amount that we are asking library directors, trustees, the two year budget period. our constituents to sacrifi ce, KEVIN MAYNOR W/PIANIST HEALTH, BUSINESS AND embarking on a multi-mil- friends and staff met with Th is could be catastrophic for ERIC OLSEN TO BE AT INDUSTRY FAIR IN PAULD- their legislators to rally sup- many Ohio libraries that rely lion dollar project without port for library funding. solely on the PLF for their li- adequate study would be HUBER OPERA HOUSE ING COUNTY Public libraries in Ohio are brary funding. shortsighted and reckless. funded by the Public Library Northwest Ohio libraries Th e transportation bud- Vocalist Kevin Maynor w/ Th e Paulding County Se- Fund (PLF) which is 2.22% of serve over 1.1 million citizens get did pass the House with pianist Eric Olsen is to be in nior Center is sponsoring a the General Revenue tax. Th is by providing popular read- the stipulation that a study concert at the Huber Opera Health, Business and Indus- House in Hicksville on Fri- try Fair on March 18 from new funding formula will ebb ing materials, access to high- FROM THE DOG WARDEN on the rail system be con- and fl ow with the economy. speed computers and Internet ducted fi rst. Unfortunately, day, March 20, 2009 at 7:30 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the p.m. Maynor is the second in However, the new biennium access, authoritative databas- By: Mandy Lichty, Pauld- the governor has found a Paulding County Extension budget refl ects a further slic- es, movies, magazines, news- way to push the 3-C rail plan a series of concerts to be held Building at the Paulding ing County Dog Warden at the Huber. ing of the PLF pie by fund- papers and much more. Li- Th is week’s featured pet into eff ect regardless of the County Fairgrounds. ing two other agencies rather brary staff s are trained in the state legislature’s decisions. Kevin Maynor’s perfor- Come out and enjoy is Sunshine. Sunshine is still mance will feature such fa- than their former funding en- latest information retrieval waiting for the right family to Members of the Ohio House over fi ft y displays from lo- tity, the State Library of Ohio. skills and professionally con- and Senate traditionally have vorites as Old Man River, Vol- love her. She is a one year old ga Boat Song, Joshua Fit De cal health and social service all blonde Sheltie mix. deliberated on all large fi - agencies, businesses/indus- nancial decisions in which Battle of Jericho, Danny Boy, Come out and see the dogs Joe Hill, John Henry, Balm in tries, educational activities, on Fridays from 2:00–5:00 funds are drawn out of the fun activities for children. KLOPFENSTEIN REPAIR state treasury, which pro- Gilead and many more. p.m. or visit the website at He has appeared in con- Lunch and baked goods AUTO•TRUCK•FARM•INDUSTRIAL www.petfinder.org/shelters/ vided opportunity for public available. input through the commit- cert in all continents under Major & Minor Repairs • Complete Vehicle Maintenance OH709.html or call 419-399- the sponsorship of the U.S. 9728. tee process. However, the AC Service & Repair governor has given the State State Department, Rock- Diesel Service • Complete Engine Rebuilding Controlling Board full au- efeller Foundation, and Arts PASSENGER RAIL ON Have Something to sell? DOT Inspections • ASE Certified Staff thority to approve of the rail America and been declared a TRACK TOWARD DISASTER system without the approval voice only to compare to Paul Classifi ed ads are $5.00 for 25 Tim Klopfenstein 19718 Notestine Road of the legislative bodies. Th e Robeson. words or less and only $.10 for 657-5700 shop Woodburn, IN 46797 Guest Column From Controlling Board, which each additional word. Representative Lynn R. is Democrat-controlled, is a Wachtmann ora pirit Wear • Varsity Jackets • Embroidery • Transfer Prints • Spirit Wear • Varsity Jackets • Woven Throws • Corp • Trans • Embroidery Apparel te • small quasi-legislative board S With the recent passage of that handles minor fi nancial Free Estimates 20+ Colors the state transportation bud- transactions of the state, but Signature Embroidery get bill from the Ohio House it was not designed to make of Representatives, there has decisions regarding sizeable been much discussion about appropriations. Th is tactic Rain Tech Check Out Our New the merits and drawbacks of would allow the governor the
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I hope Fine Previously Owned Merchandise and a primary seatbelt law. to one day see Ohioans con- 419-399-5296 Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00 am – 5:00 pm However, none of the bill’s nected by an effi cient, state- provisions have drawn the wide rail service, one that Tuesday 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm amount of controversy and Thur, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm would produce growth in FREE PICKUP & DELIVERY debate as the governor’s plan many local communities. Sat, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm for a high-speed passen- 419-506-2601 • 101 West River St. • Antwerp However, without Amtrak’s 03/10/09 TO 03/31/09 ger rail that would connect preliminary analysis fi gures Columbus, Cincinnati and that show a positive return Cleveland. Th e “3-C Cor- on the project, I am not will- NotallworksofartNot all works of art ridor” is the most densely- ing to use my constituents’ ALE populated region in Ohio, hard earned money to gam- ES with nearly 60 percent of L areinMuseumsare in Museums ble with Ohio’s future. Fur- Ohio’s population residing in thermore, the process should O ES this stretch of land. Th e $250 be conducted within the H IR million plan would work in public forum of the General T conjunction with Amtrak to Assembly. W revive an industry that has As always, I welcome your been dormant in Ohio for views on all state issues. If you almost 40 years. Currently, have any questions, thoughts All Brands and Sizes Amtrak is in the process of or concerns, please write cars • trucks • motorcycles • atvs conducting a survey on the to me: Representative Lynn potential costs and ridership, Wachtmann, Ohio House which is expected to be com- of Representatives, 77 South Sherry Sales and Service pleted in August. High Street, 10th Floor, Co- 9917 Road 171, Oakwood, OH Call Today for My fellow Republican rep- lumbus, Ohio 43215, or call resentatives and I had serious my offi ce at (614) 466-3760. 419-594-3305 Free Estimate concerns with the governor’s 888-877-4640 original proposal, which cre- PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 9 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 18, 2009 CHICAGO DAY TRIP PLANNED TO FUND LET’S HEAR IT FOR 1944! GROVER HILL VFW SPON- ANIMAL CLINIC OF PAULDING TEAMS UP WITH SORS AWARDS DINNER PC DOG WARDEN’S FOR MERCY MEDICAL FUND PCH’S RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM Paulding County Audi- FOR WAYNE TRACE STU- tor, Susan K. Simpson wants DENTS to recognize everyone born in 1944. She also wanted to Students from the Wayne remind all Paulding County Trace School District par- homeowners born in 1944 to ticipating in Youth Programs sign up for the Homestead sponsored by the Grover Hill Exemption program. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post In 2007, the new expanded 2873 and its Ladies Auxiliary Homestead Exemption pro- during the 2008-2009 school gram became law. Th e law year will be recognized at an provides additional property Awards dinner and program tax relief to homeowners age on Tuesday, March 24. Th e 65 and older, and to perma- event will be held at the VFW nently and totally disabled Hall on South Main Street Ohioans. In the past, the in Grover Hill commencing homestead exemption was with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and open to only those senior awards program to follow. citizens that met a specifi c Also to be recognized are Paulding County Hospi- an independent consultant income test, but that income tal is sponsoring a day trip to for Star of America, Sue will teachers and school offi cials test has been eliminated. for their promotion of the Dr. Missie Bowman and Audrey Hanenkratt from the Ani- Chicago on April 18 as part of be coordinating this event. Also, if you missed fi ling last their Relay for Life fundraiser. Watch for ads in this news- Young American Patriotic mal Clinic of Paulding show the doggie easter basket that year, you can fi le a previous Art Contest and Patriot’s Pen goes to the lucky winner of the upcoming raffl e for the Mercy Pictured here is 7 year cancer paper or call Sue for informa- year application and current survivor Sue Beck with Star tion at 419-399-3806. Th e trip Essay Contest to their stu- Medical Fund. year application. dents within the three facili- of America bus driver Jack is limited to 104 seats. You can receive an appli- Th e Animal Clinic of raiser events this summer. Lemier on a recent trip. As ties that comprise the Wayne Paulding together with the Raffl e tickets are available cation by calling the Pauld- Trace School District. ing County Auditor’s Offi ce Paulding County Dog War- at the Animal Clinic of Pauld- SOLDIER VISITS PRESCHOOL! Reservations to attend den’s offi ce is having a raffl e ing at 308 E. Jackson Street at 419-399-8205. An applica- should be made before March tion may be mailed to you or for a doggie easter basket this Paulding 419-399-2871. 22 by contacting Chris Taylor year. Th e basket is fi lled with you can stop in and pick one at 399-8255 or 587-3400. up at the courthouse. Offi ce all kinds of doggie treats and STARFIRES DOWN WAR- hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 toys. All of the profi ts from RIORS IN 2A BOYS’ PETTY OFFICER 3 BRAD p.m., Monday through Friday the basket raffl e will go to the BASKETBALL SECTIONAL BOTTERON ATTENDS AN- Paulding County Dog Shel- (Good Friday closing at noon SEMI-FINALS and closed Memorial Day). NUAL SEA CADET NAVAL ters Mercy Medical Fund. Th e Mercy Medical Fund If you are a Paulding BALL By: Jeff Abbott County homeowner born is purely a donation sup- ported cause and was started South Adams had 4 players when the cost of a gallon of By: Kathy Shaner hit for double fi gures in scor- gas was 15 cents, a loaf of Brad Botteron recently at- to provide emergency medi- cal care to dogs taken in by ing and the Starfi res downed bread was 10 cents, the aver- tended the Annual Sea Cadet Woodlan 72-55 in the 2A age cost of a new home was Naval Ball. Attending were the Dog Warden’s Offi ce that are sick or injured. Th anks to boys’ basketball sectional $3,450, and sunscreen was his parents, Nicole and Shane semi-fi nals. South Adams led invented, you may be eligible. Lockhart, his grandmother, the donations of many county dog lovers and the great sup- at every break, pulling away It was also the year WWII: Sandy Lockhart and special from the Warriors in the sec- Battle of Normandy began. friend Brittany. Grandma and port and co-operation from Dr. Bowman and the staff at ond half, outscoring Woodlan Operation Overlord, code Grandpa Shaner attended 38-25. Josh Kinsey led Wood- named D-Day, commenced babysitting duties. the Animal Clinic of Pauld- ing we have been able to save lan scoring with 15 points Ann’s Bright Beginnings of training to learn how to do with the landing of 155,000 Brad worked hard and and Brock Hines added 14 Preschoolers were recently this safely. Th e children had allied troops on the beach- achieved his Petty Offi cer 3 the lives of several dogs. Th e Dog Warden’s Offi ce points as the Warriors ended visited by a soldier/preschool many questions for him. es of Normandy in France status. He received his stripe their season. South Adams parent! Corporal Matt Ay- Shown here with Corporal which signaled the end of Saturday. is called upon to pick up loose dogs that have been struck advance to the championship ers, an E4 specialist with the Ayers is from left : Hannah the war. So, remember if you Dinner and dancing fol- game to face Bishop Luers United States Army and the Hanenkratt, Annilyn Ayers were born in 1944 you may be lowed the ceremonies of by cars, dogs with gunshot wounds, and dogs that have Score by the quarter: daddy of Annilyn Ayers, vis- and Zachary Gorrell. Th ese eligible to apply for the new awards. Woodlan – 12 18 18 7=55 ited our class recently. He told children are in the aft ernoon Homestead Exemption pro- mild to severe illnesses. It is very important to us to keep South Adams – 15 19 27 us about how his job is to put class of four and young fi ve gram, signup deadline is June ALLOCATIONS REQUESTS the dogs comfortable and 11=72 gas in the tanks of the heli- year olds with Mrs. Chris Ad- 1, 2009. Sign up today! FOR 2010 FROM UNITED Top scorers: copters, tanks, jeeps and big ams and Mrs. Ann Miller. manage their pain until their WAY OF PAULDING COUNTY owner can be located or a dog Woodlan – Kinsey 15, trucks. He had many hours JPHS MEETING INCLUDES Hines 14, Gorrell 7, Rydell 7, Green – Recyc ARE NOW BEING AC- rescue steps up to take them Go Green – Recycle . Go Green – Recycle . Go Green – Recycle . Go PRESENTATION BY COUNTY Evans 6, Lortie 3, Malfait 3 . CEPTED in. We can’t save every dog, e l FOREIGN EXCHANGE STU- but we want the best care for South Adams – Stutzman 20, Teeter 19, Meshberger 14, r Auto Salv DENTS Th e United Way of Pauld- every dog in the shelter. ate age C Armenta 12, DeArmond 6, arm Inc ing County is now accepting We hope to team up with l G . e Wanner 1
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Green – Recyc – Green Aft er a brief business that provide human services New Cabinetry or meeting, the County Foreign to the residents of Paulding Remodel Work Exchange Students will put County are eligible to receive Granite & Formica & on the program, describing funding from United Way Solid Surface Countertops Clean, Inc customs in their native coun- of Paulding County. Alloca- And Much More tries and relating experiences tion Request packets must be in the U.S. 3600 Square Ft. Store & Display Carpet Cleaning completed by the agency or (Will do some Repair work) A social hour follows with organization and returned ~Quality Cleaning at a Reasonable Price~ light refreshments served, as to the United Way of Pauld- well as an opportunity to talk ing County no later than with these young people. Wednesday April 29, 2009. 419-438-3506 Invite your friends and Th e agency or organization Aaron & Gary Lipp come on out Tuesday, March must be governed by a volun- Since 2005 24, 2009, to support your teer board which has adopted LOOKING FOR schools and your youth. a policy of nondiscrimination DIRECTION IN THIS —C. Strahley, Secretary, and affi rmative action. Th eir JPHS fi nancial statements must be VOLATILE MARKET? audited by an independent CAKE DECORATING CLASS public accountant in compli- LET'S TALK. BBUSTEDUSTED AT COOPER COMMUNITY ance with generally accepted LIBRARY accounting principles. For questions or to obtain the Cake Decorating will be Allocation Request Packets KNUCKLESNUCKLES please contact Nancy Hessler Philip J Recker K the topic at the next class Financial Advisor AUTOBODY && SERVICESERVICE sponsored by the Cooper at the United Way of Pauld- . Community Library Event ing County at 419-399-5300 121 N Main St Planners. Connie Kohart, a or email pcuw@windstream. Paulding, OH 45879 WeWe RepairRepair YourYour DespairDespair local decorator, will be on net. 419-399-3767 hand Monday, March 23 at Air Conditioning • Brakes • Tune Ups • Alignment 7:00 to share some of her tips Have Something to sell? www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Paint & Body Repair on the basics of decorating cakes. Th is class is free, open Classifi ed ads are $6.00 for 25 Full Maintenance Service • All Makes All Models to the public and no need to words or less and only $.10 for 419-399-5360 or 419-39-WE FIX pre-register. each additional word. PAGE 10 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 18, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE SADD ASSEMBLY OSU EXTENSION REORGA- will recognize our critical 4TH ANNUAL DEFIANCE COUNTY NIZES economic impact and protect HELD AT ANTWERP HIGH SCHOOL us from additional cuts as HUMANE SOCIETY ANTIQUE SALE By: Suzanne Steel, Com- they fi nalize the next biennial munications and Technol- budget,” he said. ogy OSU Extension’s reorgani- Due to state budget re- zation plan and a view of how ductions, Ohio State Univer- counties will be grouped can sity Extension is reducing its be accessed at its Web site, workforce and reorganizing http://extension.osu.edu. operations. “Despite a proven track USDA WILL RESTORE AND record of serving Ohioans PROTECT FLOOD-PRONE eff ectively for 95 years, OSU Extension must reduce its LANDS IN OHIO WITH workforce and expenses to ECONOMIC RECOVERY align with declining state and FUNDING local revenues. We know this loss of income in no way re- U.S. Department of Agri- fl ects our value. Yet, given the culture (USDA) Natural Re- incredibly diffi cult economy, sources Conservation Service we, too, are called to sacri- (NRCS) will provide up to $30 fi ce,” said Keith Smith, di- million to eligible landowners rector of OSU Extension and in Ohio through the fl ood- Th e 4th Annual Defi ance people come to fi nd treasures, associate vice president of ag- plain easement component County Humane Society An- some come to compare items ricultural administration at of its Emergency Watershed tique Sale will be held Satur- they may have at home, oth- “Don’t Text and Drive” was erating a motor vehicle. Ohio State. Protection (EWP) Program, day, March 21. Again the local ers like to stroll down mem- the theme of the school-wide Shown in the picture Th e reorganization will be State Conservationist Terry 211 UAW has graciously do- ory lane and it’s all for a great assembly held at Antwerp Jr./ above is SADD advisor Mrs. based on a strategic plan OSU Cosby announced March 10, cause. Sr. High School on Th ursday, Deb Altic putting the fi nish- Extension completed in 2008, nated the hall for this event. 2009. Th e funds will be used Th e hall is located at 2120 Fund raising is necessary March 12. Th e Antwerp chap- ing touches on the assembly. but will be implemented with to restore frequently fl ooded to maintain our high stan- ter of SADD with the help of In the background are SADD fewer people than originally Baltimore Street in Defi ance. land to its natural state and dards of care. All of our ad- guidance counselor Mrs. She- members Victoria Zuber, intended. Shows run from 11:00 a.m. to create jobs. 5:00 p.m. opted animals are spayed or lia Caligiure shared statistics Scarlette Allen, and Katrina “We set out to reorganize Cosby also announced with Antwerp students in McCague, who each made our work in a way that en- Past shows have always neutered in an eff ort to con- that eligible landowners can trol over-population of un- grades 6-12 concerning the presentations during the as- sures we can continue pro- sign up for these easements had a great turnout, people dangers of texting while op- sembly. viding high-quality services eager to get out aft er a long wanted, homeless pets. Dogs from March 9–27, 2009, at are checked for heartworm throughout Ohio, and be po- their local USDA Service winter and with this winter sitioned to succeed when the and started on preventative. lowed him all throughout life, Center NRCS Offi ce. being a very, very, long, cold AUTHOR TIM BAKER HOLDS economy improves,” Smith Cats are checked for feline but he also found in there a “We will be working with winter cabin fever is sure to be BOOK SIGNING AT PAULD- said. leukemia. All are vaccinated, fulfi llment. landowners who voluntarily going around. ING CARNEGIE LIBRARY Extension is key to eco- wormed and treated for any Mr. Baker will sign all agree to restore the fl ood- Th is show will have a nice nomic development and job other medical problems they purchases of his books at the plains to their natural con- mix of antiques with dealers Paulding Carnegie Library creation throughout the state, may have like skin or ear book signing. You may con- dition by placing their land from Michigan and Indiana as is hosting a book signing fea- Smith said. As noted in a 2005 infections, etc. Animals are tact Mr. Baker at http://www. into easements,” Cosby said. well as Ohio. As always, there turing Tim Baker the author Battelle study, OSU Extension matched with families and webspawner.com/tlbauto/in- “Th ese easements will convert will be small items, ephemera of An Experience Heaven Sent plays a critical economic role, families with animals in or- dex.html environmentally sensitive and certainly quite a bit of on March 23 from 3:30 to 7:30 applying the latest research der to ensure compatibility p.m. to Ohio’s most important lands into riparian corridors furniture, country, Victorian PAULDING COUNTY HOS- and wooded bottomlands and prevent problems and re- An Experience Heaven Sent industry, the AgBiosciences. and primitives. Also, we will turns to the shelter. PITAL ADMISSIONS AND that are so vital for fi sh and is an autobiography about According to the study, ev- have a dealer specializing in All animals and upcom- Timothy Louis Baker and his DISMISSALS ery one percent increase in wildlife habitat and to miti- lamps and one specializing in wild and adventurous times. gate downstream fl ooding.” ing events can be seen on our agricultural production as a clocks. Both gentlemen are re- website at D.C.Humane.org. At a young age, Timothy Admissions: Cosby said green jobs result of Extension program- sources for repairs. Lawrence Please check it out. becomes involved in drugs, 3/11 – Tasha Farsht, Pauld- ming brings $149 million can be created in rural com- Mavis will again be demon- crime and hitchhiking aft er ing worth of output to the state, munities across Ohio when strating the various kinds of which he moved to mountain 3/12 – Virginia Imboden, and creates 2,712 jobs. Exten- landowners establish con- chair cane weaving that can living. All the while he was Payne sion itself helps create more servation practices on the PUBLIC AUCTION having paranormal experi- be done to repair new fi nds or 3/13 – Marilyn Gribble, than 1,900 jobs, $64 million land entered into easement. family heirlooms. ences. His favorite experience Grover Hill EVERY SATURDAY AT 6PM in income, and $4.8 million Jobs will be created mostly Food and beverages will is of his visit to heaven while Dismissals: in the engineering, biology, in state taxes annually. be available so come hungry. LARGE VARIETY OF living in Colorado in 1989. 3/13 – Tasha Farsht, Pauld- “We maximize food and construction fi elds when Mr. Baker then settled down Hot chicken, hot beef and MERCHANDISE ing production and safety and trees and native grasses are ~ EVERYONE WELCOME ~ in his hometown with a wife 3/14 – Waneta Sanders, stretch precious health care planted and the hydrology of BBQ pork sandwiches, plus and child which did not last. Payne; Virginia Imboden, dollars effi ciently through the fl oodplain is restored. an assortment of Bud’s Pies PORTER AUCTION Triumph and tragedy fol- for dessert will satisfy any ap- Payne special prevention eff orts, Th e funding, obtained 19326 Co. Rd. 60 and we protect and improve from the American Recov- petite. Grover Hill, OH the environment in literally ery and Reinvestment Act of Th is is a fun day. Some FINANCIAL SERVICES For Info Call: 419-587-3770 every county,” Smith said. 2009, includes both techni- “We serve 320,000-plus 4-H cal and fi nancial assistance youngsters in cities and villag- to restore the easements. All Animal Clinic of Paulding es across the state, improving funds will be spent on tar- 308 E. Jackson their educational outcomes geted projects that can be Paulding, OH 45879 to increase their chances of completed with economic attending college. In fact, by stimulus monies. Th e goal is 419-399-2871 grade 8, 4-H youth are 1.6 to have all fl oodplain ease- times more likely to attend ments acquired and restored college than their peers.” within 12-18 months. Hours: Dr. Tom Wilkin Th e reorganization pools Th e EWP Program’s resources into nine areas in fl oodplain easement com- Mon-Tues – 12-5 Dr. Missie Bowman the state and deploys tech- ponent allows the NRCS to Wed-Thurs - Fri – 9-5 Audrey Hanenkratt, Mgr nology to increase effi ciency. purchase easements on lands County-based Extension edu- damaged by fl ooding. Th e re- cators will now serve Ohioans stored fl oodplain will gener- S&D in a multi-county area. ate many public benefi ts, such SPECIAL “We are maintaining the as increased fl ood protection, direct connections between ELECTRIC WELDING enhanced fi sh and wildlife Ohio State faculty and Ex- habitat, improved water qual- Jim’s Residential Carbon Steel tension educators, many of Commercial Stainless Steel whom are faculty members ity, and a reduced need for off Industrial Aluminum working in dual roles,” Smith future public disaster assis- $ tance. Other benefi ts include Professional work for a reasonable price. said. County, campus and state reduced energy consumption Owner 210 N. Main Street when certain agricultural Corey Sargent 419-506-1511 Antwerp, OH 45813 budgets have been reduced, aff ecting a number of posi- activities and practices are eliminated and increased 1 tions across Ohio. Addition- ally, on March 5, OSU Exten- carbon sequestration as per- DERCK’S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES sion reduced its county-based manent vegetative cover is re- program workforce by 20- established. 15193 Rd. 45 plus positions. “Despite these Interested landowners Antwerp, Ohio 45813 changes, we are making it can contact their local USDA P a key priority to maintain a Service Center NRCS Offi ce IZZA 419-258-2512 presence in every county,” for more information about LARGE PIZZA 419-506-1902 Smith said. the EWP Program fl oodplain “Further reductions would easements during the sign- Mulch Colors: most certainly diminish our up. For information about Red, Brown, and Gold job-creation and economic EWP Program fl oodplain 1-260-632-9700 development capacity signifi - easements, please visit http:// Woodburn, IN Black Dirt and Small Gravel. Everything is in Bulk cantly. We hope state leaders www.oh.nrcs.usda.gov. Special expires March 31, 2009 • Limit 1 per coupon. Must bring coupon in for off er. PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 11 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 18, 2009 RANDY PAYNE FROM AEP come in support of your me- LATTA ANNOUNCES MILI- tion process and meet with TO SPEAK AT NEXT V.E.T.S. morial. Let AEP see who but- TARY SERVICE ACADEMY representatives from the U.S. ters their bread! Please pass CLASSIFIED ADS MEETING INFORMATIONAL MEETING Military Academy at West on this invitation to come Sell it in the Classifieds! Point, U.S. Naval Acad- V.E.T.S. will be holding support the memorial build- ing project. Classifi ed ads are $6.00 for 25 words or less Congressman Bob Latta emy at Annapolis, U.S. Air their public meeting next and $.10 for each additional word. Force Academy at Colorado Th ursday at 6:30 p.m. in the (R-Bowling Green) will host ANTWERP SCHOOL RE- Bold is $1.00 additional. an informational meeting Springs, the U.S. Coast Guard Antwerp American Legion Fax: (419) 258-1313 • Email: [email protected] Academy and the Merchant facility. UNION COMMITTEE TO P.O. Box 1008, Antwerp, OH 45813 regarding the United States Randy Payne from Ameri- MEET Military Service Academy Marine Academy. Potential can Electric Power will be our nomination and appointment candidates can also obtain guest to discuss the electri- Th e AHS Reunion Com- RECENT STORM DAM- WRIGHT PATTERSON process for the 2010 academic an application for a military cal and lighting needs at the mittee will meet Wednesday, AGE. Reasonable rates, Air-Force Museum & The year. service academy nomination new memorial location in the March 18, 6:00 p.m., at the call for free estimates. GREENE in Dayton. Sat- Th e informational meet- at the meeting. Completed park. Essen House. Ph(419)506-0506. Ask for urday May 30th. Cost: ing will take place at 7:00 p.m. applications are due Septem- V.E.T.S. recently sent a so- Each class will need a class Joe. 11-12p $40 per reservation. Bus Th ursday, March 19, 2009 at ber 30. licitation letter asking for a representative to contact his/ GILL’S TAX SERVICE: leaves Antwerp School Potential candidates who donation from AEP towards Fremont Ross High School her classmates to reserve din- Free e-fi le. Federal, state, @ 6:45 AM. Proceeds to cannot attend the event or your memorial. We are hop- ners, tables, chairs and dance Cafeteria, located at 1100 local, school. $55.00 419- Antwerp Veterans Me- have additional questions can ing for product and labor for admittance. Come and get 258-2294. 5-12p morial. Make check to North Street. the installation of the elec- your reservation forms at the At the meeting, potential contact Congressman Latta’s trical, outlet receptacles, and LELAND SMITH IN- Sue Beck. Mail to V.E.T.S., Norwalk offi ce at (419) 668- meeting. All persons who ever SURANCE SERVICES. P.O. Box 742, Antwerp, candidates will be advised of the fl ood lights to illuminate attended Antwerp School are the Congressman’s nomina- 0206. the memorial throughout the We’ll get you covered OH 45813 Questions? welcome to come, however for less! Home, auto, life, nighttime hours. Th is could reservations are necessary. (419) 399-5764. 9-12 be a generous non-monetary health, farm, and busi- Planning must be made for ness. Call Dan Fowler 1988 DODGE DAKOTA. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION boost to our fundraising ef- the number of people coming in Antwerp at 419-258- 3.9 A/T, cap. 164,000 miles. forts. Anything we don’t have and we cannot accept pay- 2 wheel drive. $500. After Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 1783.11, Th e to pay for is like adding dol- ment at the door. 1363 or 877-258-1363. tf 5pm, 399-3794. 11-12p Price Limited Partnership created by Georgia B. Price lars to the bank account. If you have any question LOTS FOR RENT, HOMES on February 17, 1998 hereby gives notice that it has dis- Antwerp Mayor Ray De- for sale in Leinard’s Manu- FOR SALE: AKC Long- you may contact: solved and has ceased to carry on its business except as long has been invited to come Tony Langham, 419-258- factured Homes Commu- hair female black German to this meeting as well. Th is 2609 nity in Antwerp, 419-258- Shepherd, 8 months old. may be required for its benefi cial winding up. memorial belongs to the vil- 2710. tf $300.00. AKC Saddle Back Christy Williamson, 419- Dated: 3-12-2009 lage and he feels vandalism 258-1110, christy.willimson@ German Shepherd, male, 1982 – 14x61 MOBILE Danny G. Price could be a great concern with mchsi.com Home: good shape. $1500. 8 months old. $300.00. placement of the fl ood lights. Pam Zartman, 419-258- Call 419-506-1505. tf CKC Silver female German Marlene S. Smazenko Since most of you pay a 2076 Shepherd, 8 months old. light bill each month to AEP, IMMACULATE 1 BED- $150.00. CKC male, Saddle Karlann Lee, 419-258- ROOM apt. in downtown and are veterans, we hope it 7671 Antwerp. Appliances, wa- Back German Shepherd, 2 would be worth your eff ort to ter/sewer, trash included. 1/2 years old. $100.00. 419- PUBLIC NOTICE Free tanning in adjoining 258-4441. Th e County Appraisers will be collecting data for all new NOTICE FOR BIDS business. Cable ready. construction and the 2010 Revaluation in Paulding County. The Paulding Soil and Water Oley’s FOR SALE: 1983 Chev. Conservation District Board of $375/month. 260-373- Cut Motor Home. 67,000 Th eir vehicles can be identifi ed by a “County Appraiser” Supervisors will be accepting EconoStorage 2340. p miles. Runs great. Sleeps sign in the window or on the dash. Th e information they quotes for summer mowing, has expanded! 2 BEDROOM APT. in 4-5. $2,000 obo. Call 419- are collecting is necessary for valuation purposes. If you trimming and weed control at the have any questions you may call 419-399-8205 and speak to Black Swamp Nature Center. For Units now available downtown Antwerp. Ap- 506-2500. 10-12p pliances – cable – utilities the real estate department. more detailed information on the 419-769-6171 FOR SALE: Show pigs areas to be maintained please included. Remodeled & for Paulding County Fair —Susan K. Simpson contact the Paulding S.W.C.D at new paint. 419-258-8001 (419) 399-4771. The District will or 419-786-9652. 11-12p (December litters) Bruce Paulding County Auditor be accepting quotes until 4:00 April Ferris. 419-399-2105 or 6, 2008 at the Paulding S.W.C.D FOR RENT IN ANT- 419-769-4206. p offi ce located at 260 B Dooley WERP: 2 bedroom mo- Drive, Paulding, Ohio bile home. Good cond. NEED ASSISTANCE Sale $320 per month. Dep. WITH decorating your or required. 260-705-1896. home? Call Judy McCalla, F By Owner FOR SALE 14.5 acre Country Farm 10-11 Hicksville. 419-542-6182. 3 BR, 2 Bath ranch, barn, heated FOR SALE: Hamilton Window coverings, blinds, listings in the West Bend News Lake Russell Point. 2 bed- shades, etc. also available. shed. Fenced pastures. Open porch room mobile home has tf deck with good view of WANTED: To buy good used overlooks pond. lake. Dock space available. merchandise. Furniture, tools, $8700 or best off er. 419- sporting goods, electronics, Opportunity to ful ll your dreams. 542-6124. 9-11p households, lawn & garden. Antwerp. $163,000. FOR RENT IN ANTWERP, We will take large items on ANTWERP OH: three bedroom house. consignment. Call Knajo’s at Call 419-506-2500 Freshly painted and new cell 419-506-2601 or home at fl ooring. References and 419-258-2362, Antwerp, OH. FOR SALE. Enjoy quiet country living in 2 bedroom, 2 deposit required. Call Leave message. eot bath home, 16x16 screened porch with private back- Hicksville, OH yard, attached 2 car garage, 30x40 pole barn, 1.3 acres, (419)258-8314. 11-12 AVON SPRING SALES & Antwerp School district. $110,000, will consider land Paulding Co. FOR RENT: IN ANT- SCENTS are here! Call 419-830- contract. 419-399-9237. p WERP, 3BR, 2 bath – No 4644 to sniff them out! Ready to Sell? LAND pets. Call 419-399-3325 GIANT BASEMENT SALE: 10-11 Tips ‘n Tan, 205 Main St., Ant- Call the West Bend News 419-258-2000 FOR RENT IN HICKS- werp, March 20 & 21, 8:00–3:00, AUCTION VILLE: one bedroom up- nail supplies, kitchen wares, stairs apartment. Large tons of holiday decorations & 65 ACRES • 3 TRACTS rooms. Appliances fur- more. p nished (including washer FT. DEFIANCE An- TUESDAY, APRIL 14 • 6:30PM & dryer). References and deposit required. Call 419- tiques. Find your trea- Productive Tillable Acreage 258-8314. 11-12 sures at our new larger LAND AUCTION location at 402 Clinton THURSDAY, MARCH 26 • at 6:30 PM Potential Country Building Sites FOR RENT IN PAYNE: Street, Defi ance. Hours: three plus bedroom house. AUCTION LOCATION: Defi ance Co. Fair Grounds, Hicksville, Ohio. Large LR, DR and kitchen, Mon-Sat 10AM–5PM. Directions: From Main Street in Hicksville, Turn south onto Maple Street, 1 1/2 baths. Two car at- Phone: 419-782-6003. (next to McDonalds) and follow to the Fairgrounds Building. 9-12 78 ACRES PROPERTY LOCATION: The property is located on the Southeast corner tached garage. References and deposit required. Call PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO of Defi ance/Paulding County Line Road and Township Road 53. From S.R. DEADLINE FOR THE CARRYALL TWP., VILLAGE OF ANTWERP 49 South of Hicksville, turn East onto the County Line Road and follow to (419)258-8314. 11-12 CLASSIFIEDS IN THE WEST property. NEED PHOTO PRINTS BEND NEWS IS MONDAYS Productive Tillable Acres TRACT 1: 6.6± ACRES with nearly 300 feet of road frontage. for your holiday scrap- AT 12 NOON!! “FOR SALE The tract runs back nearly 1000 feet in depth. This tract has mostly Latty books? West Bend Print- BY OWNERS IN THE WEST Development Potential silty clay soils with some Fulton loam slopes. The back drop to this property ing & Publishing can help! BEND NEWS” IS FRIDAYS @ AUCTION HELD AT THE ANTWERP AMERICAN LEGION POST 253 ON is wooded for private building site! 419-258-2000. 5PM!! ST. RD. 49 (518 S. Erie Street) TRACT 2: 38± ACRES with over 900 feet of road frontage and 1750 feet in PROPERTY LOCATION: The property is located on the south PREVIEW: depth. This Tract is also mostly Latty silty clay with a couple areas of Fulton edge of the Village of Antwerp, bordered to the east by St. Rd. Meet a Schrader 49 and to the south by the New U.S. 24 Highway. silty clay loam. This tract does include a small piece of wooded area in the Representative The property is being off ered in one tract, approx. 78 acres back. at the Buff alo St. total. The property will be surveyed and the price will be pro- Cul-de-sac on TRACT 3: 20± ACRES with nearly 1300 feet of road frontage on T53. This rated per the new surveyed acres. Access onto the property Sat., March 14, could off er several potential Country Building sites along T53. There is ForRentinPauldingFor Rent in Paulding is via two lots. The fi rst is along S.R. 49 just south of the 10am – 12Noon. approximately 575 feet in depth to this entire tract. The soils again are intersection of S.R. 49 and Water Park Drive. The second is off of WALK-OVER Whispering Pines 2 bedroom apartments INSPECTIONS mostly Latty silty clay with small area of Fulton loam to the northwest. Buff alo Street. See Auction Signs! The soils are predominantly PERMITTED. ANNUAL REAL ESTATE TAXES: $357.85 with annual Ditch assessments “Spring Ahead!” - 1st month rent - FREE Hoytville Silty Clay. of $83.00 1st months Electricity - FREE — GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! — OWNER: DELBERT & SHARON BUSCHE SELLERS: DAVID AND MARJORIE YENSER AUCTIONEER: JERRY EHLE 260-749-0445 13 month lease required. $375 damage deposit. Auction Manager: Jerry Ehle, #AC63001504 For more information call 419-399-2419. Call for brochure or visit our website 866-340-0445 M-F 9:00-4:00. After hours or on weekends call 866-340-0445 • 800-451-2709 www.schraderauction.com 419-399-3441 or 419-769-7770. www.schraderauction.com PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 18, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] PEVS SCIENCE OLYMMPIAD TEAMS TAKE 3RD & 4TH AT REGIONALS County offi ce. ANTWERP LOCAL SCHOOLS 3/23 – Breakfast pizza, Under the terms of the LUNCH MENUS FOR THE juice, milk grant from the National WEEK OF 3/18 THROUGH 3/24 – Tator tots w/cheese, Board, local agencies chosen 3/24 sausage links, juice, milk to receive funds must; 1) be MS/HS – Lunch: private voluntary non-profi ts 3/18 – Spaghetti w/meat or 3/18 – Taco salad or bread- or units of government; 2) pork fritter on bun, banana ed chicken w/bun, corn, as- have an accounting system, 3) half, corn, breadstick, milk; sorted fruit, milk practice nondiscrimination, PLUS: salad bar or pie 3/19 – Salisbury steak, 4) have demonstrated the ca- 3/19 – Pancakes or pizza whipped potatoes, bread, as- pability to deliver emergency burger on bun, hash browns, sorted fruit, milk food and/or shelter programs, orange juice, sausage links, 3/20 – Footlong chili dog, and 5) if they are a private milk; PLUS: salad bar or spa- oven potatoes, assorted fruit, voluntary organization, they ghetti salad milk must have a voluntary board. 3/20 – French bread pizza 3/23 – Country fried steak, or tuna salad sandwich, car- whipped potatoes, country Qualifying agencies are urged gravy or beef stew w/biscuit, to participate and must re- rots w/dip, pears, brownie, milk; PLUS: salad bar or assorted fruit, milk quest an application by Friday 3/24 – Ham chef salad, March 27, 2009. cook’s choice 3/23 – Vegetable beef soup garlic bread, assorted fruit, Paulding County has dis- milk tributed Emergency Food w/crackers, grilled chicken on bun, salad cherries, milk; Paulding Elementary and Shelter funds previously – Breakfast: with Center for Child and PLUS: salad bar or cook’s choice 3/18 – Assorted cereals, Family Advocacy, YWCA of graham crackers, juice, milk Van Wert, St. Paul United 3/24 – Meatball sub or deli High School team members (l-r) Front row – Tanya Collins, Spencer Wilhelm, Isaac Por- wrap, peaches, scalloped po- 3/19 – Poptart, juice, milk ter, Audrey Nice, Jack Meriwether; Middle row – Dillon Ankney, Jill Busch, Ashley Switzer, Methodist Food Pantry, Gro- 3/20 – Assorted cereals, ver Hill Food Pantry, Pioneer tatoes, milk; PLUS: salad bar Trenton Bradford, Jared Ross; Back row – Jacob Farr, Alex Snyder, William Wilhelm, Eric or blueberry crisp graham crackers, juice, milk Ross, Zak Shafer and Logan Steele Christian Ministries Food 3/23 – Assorted cereals, Pantry, Antwerp Christian graham crackers, juice, milk Food Pantry, and Northwest- BREAKFAST AND LUNCH 3/24 – Pancake wrap, ern Ohio Community Action MENUS FOR WAYNE TRACE juice, milk Commission participating. LOCAL SCHOOLS FOR THE Paulding Elementary Public or private volun- WEEK OF 3/18 THROUGH – Lunch: tary agencies interested in 3/24 3/18 – Breaded chicken applying for Emergency Food w/bun, broccoli w/cheese, as- and Shelter Program funds Breakfast: sorted fruit, milk must contact Nancy Hessler 3/18 – Pancakes, sausage, 3/19 – Egg & cheese om- at United Way of Paulding juice, milk elet, raisin muffi n, oven pota- County at 419-399-5300 or 3/19 – Egg/cheese omelet, toes, assorted fruit, milk email [email protected] toast/jelly, juice, milk 3/20 – Mac ‘n cheese, for an application. Th e dead- 3/20 – Waffl es, sausage, mixed vegetables, bread, as- line for applications to be re- juice, milk sorted fruit, milk ceived is Monday March 30, 3/23 – Pizza, juice, milk 3/23 – Chicken fajita wrap 2009. 3/24 – Egg/cheese/bacon w/lettuce, cheese & salsa, as- muffi n, juice, milk sorted fruit, milk 3/24 – Bar-b-que pork w/ SCIENCE ONLINE Lunch: 3/18 – French toast sticks, bun, augratin potatoes, as- By: Ellen Williams, PEVS hash browns, sausage links, sorted fruit, milk Are you looking for a Middle School team members (l-r) Front row – Austin Miller, Brad Matson, Ellie Miller, 100% OJ, milk Oakwood Elementary hands-on activity for your 3/19 – Hot ham/cheese – Breakfast: Sidney Salinas, Sean Holman, Matthew Meriwether; Back row – Isaac Nice, Katie Carnahan, child? Why not try a new sci- Savannah Roughton, Zane Wilhelm, Devin Otto, Dalton Talbott, Tyler Hayner and Laurel sandwich, smashed potatoes, 3/18 – Coco roos cereal, ence experiment or watch an graham crackers, juice, milk Wehrkamp fruited jello, whipped top- online video? “Science On- ping, milk 3/19 – Rainbow yogurt, Th e Paulding Exempted competition in Columbus at Silver medalists were Eric line” is available to Ohio stu- 3/20 – Mac/cheese, peanut goldfi sh, cinnamon graham Village Schools Science Olym- OSU on April 18, as part of Ross (3), Zak Shafer (3), Ash- dents and their families for butter sandwich, green beans, crackers, juice, milk piad teams recently competed the top 40 teams in the state ley Switzer, Audrey Nice, Jared free through INFOhio. applesauce, milk 3/20 – Assorted breakfast, in the Northwest Regional of Ohio. Ross, Spencer Wilhelm, Lo- Students are you looking 3/23 – Breaded chicken fruit, milk competition at OSU in Lima. Individual gold medalists gan Steele, Savannah Rough- for a way to liven up a presen- sandwich, potato wedges, 3/23 – Waffl e, mini sau- Th e High School team placed were Audrey Nice (2), Jack ton, Sidney Salinas, Devon tation for class? How about applesauce, milk sage, juice, milk 3rd out of 23 teams, and the Meriwether, Eric Ross, Aus- Otto and Zane Wilhelm. incorporating a short video 3/24 – Toasted cheese 3/24 – Assorted cereals, Middle School team placed tin Miller, Brad Matson, Ellie Bronze medalists were clip into your power point or sandwich, mixed vegetables, graham crackers, juice, milk 4th out of 24 teams. Both Miller and Savannah Rough- Zak Shafer, Eric Ross, Austin speech? Hundreds of videos cookie, mandarin oranges, Oakwood Elementary teams qualifi ed for the state ton. Miller and Zane Wilhelm. and fl ash animations cover a milk – Lunch: wide range of subjects such as 3/18 – Pizza burger w/bun, gravity, cyber safety, biomes, peas, assorted fruit, milk Paulding VFW Post 587 PAULDING COUNTY HAS PAULDING EXEMPTED climate changes, black holes, VILLAGE SCHOOLS BREAK- 3/19 – Chicken nuggets, BEEN AWARDED FED- whipped potatoes w/gravy, or the moon. FAST AND LUNCH MENUS ERAL FUNDS UNDER THE bread, assorted fruit, milk CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT Easy access to experiments, FOR THE WEEK OF 3/18 EMERGENCY FOOD AND videos, activities, biographies, 3/20 – Breaded mozzarella FRI, MARCH 20 AT 7:00 PM THROUGH 3/24 SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD timelines, diagrams, and ani- sticks w/sauce, green beans, mations are part of this dy- assorted fruit, milk PROGRAM MS/HS – Breakfast: 3/23 – Pepperoni & cheese, Saturday, March 21st namic database. “Science On- 3/18 – Ham, egg & cheese bread stick w/sauce, corn, as- STEAK FRY Paulding County has been line” is available through the croissant, juice, milk sorted fruit, milk awarded $12,126 to supple- INFOhio site at www.infohio. 3/19 – French toast stix, 3/24 – Chicken noodles, 5:00-8:00 P.M. ment emergency food and org. sausage links, juice, milk carrots w/dip, bread, fruit, shelter programs in the coun- Use Science Online for: 3/20 – Sausage gravy w/ milk Public Invited • Daily Lunch Specials ty. Science Experiments biscuits, juice, milk Th e selection was made – More than 1,000 science by a National Board that is experiments and activities chaired by the Federal Emer- covering key principles in sci- gency Management Agency ence. HECKLEY TAX SERVICE and consists of represen- Images, Videos and Ani- 22235 US 24 East • Woodburn, In • Fourth House West of 101 :HDUHKRQRUHGWRFDUHIRU\RX:HDUHKRQRUHGWRFDUHIRU\RX mations – More than 6,300 tatives from the Salvation FREE ELECTRONIC FILING Army; American Red Cross; printable diagrams, illustra- tions and images plus hun- Family Owned since 1967 United Jewish Communities; OFFICE HOURS Authorized IRS E-File Provider Catholic Charities, USA; Na- dreds of videos and fl ash ani- Mon & Sat 9:00 to 5:00 mations. Tues, Wed, Fri 9:00 to 8:00 tional Council of the Church- Closed Sunday & Thursday ing es of Christ in the USA; and, Biographies – Th ousands cept For an appointment call anytime or drop off return. Ac nts United Way of America. Th e of biographies of key scien- Patie tists throughout history New Local Board was charged to 260-632-4898 distribute funds appropriated State and National Science by Congress to help expand Education Standards – Au- the capacity of food and shel- thoritative content tied di- Virginia Halachanova, MD ter programs in high-need ar- rectly to the curriculum. THE GOLD EXCHANGE eas around the country. Th e site off ers more than LOCAL Gold Buyer will be at Board Certified A Local Board made up of 6,300 diagrams, illustrations Paulding County represen- and images; hundreds of vid- The Woodburn Community Center Internal Medicine tatives will determine how eos and fl ash animations; 22651 Main St. (Beside City Hall) funds to Paulding County are more than 1,000 science ex- to be distributed among the periments and activities; bi- March. 21st 9am-1pm 419-399-2045 or emergency food and shelter ographies and more. Bring your unwanted white/yellow gold in ex- programs run by local service To learn more about what 1-800-741-1743 agencies in the area. Th e Lo- is available on INFOhio go change for cash! Gold is tested and weighed- Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30 pm cal Board is responsible for to www.infohio.org or check highest prices paid. Buying class rings, outdat- Most Insurance’s Accepted recommending agencies to out the Paulding Schools Web ed styles, broken, tangled, unwanted jewelry receive these funds and any page www.PauldingSchools. Medical Office Building additional funds available org and click on INFOhio pieces & dental gold. through the Media Center 1032 W. Wayne St., under this phase of the pro- Also do home parties! gram. Th e Local Board will page. Contact your school Paulding, OH 45879 meet Friday April 1, 2009 at Media Center for a username Call Jamie at 260-553-1133 www.pauldingcountyhospital.com the United Way of Paulding and password. Th is is the same [email protected] password as INFOhio.org.