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VOLUME 3 – ISSUE 1 Serving All of Paulding County and Surrounding Areas - (419) 258-2000 THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2007

LETTER TO THE NEW PROJECTS CONTINUE building urban freeways and “FROM THE VANTAGE POINT”: VANTAGE WINTER SPORTS SPIRIT DAY COMMITMENT TO DELIVER completing corridors to con- EDITOR PLAN nect rural regions. Th e new projects advanced I am writing to thank you Th e Transportation Re- for construction include the for running the editorials by view Advisory Council Akron Multimodal Trans- Brad Dysinger and hope you (TRAC) approved the draft portation Center, the widen- will continue! If he decides list of major new projects for ing of State Route 104 in Ross to run again in two years, I 2008–2013 Wednesday. Th e County, the Interstate 77/ hope more people pay atten- list includes $60.2 million for County Road 80 interchange tion to him! the development of two new project in Tuscarawas Coun- Too many candidates major projects and the con- ty and the fi rst phase of the spend most of their editori- struction of four new proj- Portsmouth Bypass in Scioto als talking about their edu- ects. Th e draft project list will County. Th e projects are re- cation, family, awards and be subject to a 90-day public gional priorities that will also everything but the prob- comment period before the improve safety, mobility and lems! Brad gets right to the TRAC votes on the fi nal list connectivity of the transpor- point and what needs to be in spring or early summer tation system statewide. done to change it! 2007. ODOT typically works I don’t care what some- “Th e projects that were ad- on a six-year construction one has done in their life! vanced address regional con- and planning cycle, adding a Th at’s nice, but if elected cerns in terms of safety and year of new projects annually. what are you going to do for mobility for the state,” said Th is round of TRAC fund- me or my town. Th at’s im- Ohio Department of Trans- ing commitments covers the 2008-2013 time frame and portant. portation (ODOT) Director Did you know that stu- Van Wert–Wrestling; Dustin for the picture were Brent Th anks Brad for telling it Gordon Proctor. “Th ese are includes total commitments dents who attend Vantage Ladd, Continental–Basket- ranging from $386 million a Hoersten, Ottoville–Bas- like it is! the key elements of Governor can continue to participate ball; Calvin Sinn, Wayne year to a historic high of $810 ketball; Saundra Modica, —Gregg R. Gorman Taft ’s Jobs and Progress Plan, in sports at their home Trace–Basketball; Tom Zu- Ottoville–Cheerleading and and these projects continue million. Th e TRAC was created by school? Each sports sea- ber, Antwerp–Basketball; Adam Miller, Wayne Trace– THANK YOU our commitment to deliver son during the school year, Ryan Davis, Wayne Trace– Basketball. the Plan despite the increased the Ohio Legislature in 1997 Vantage celebrates its stu- Basketball; Kyle Brother- Good Luck to all the We would like to give a cost of constructing projects to oversee fair distribution of transportation funds. dent athletes. On December wood, Van Wert–Bowling; Vantage student athletes! Big Th ank You to the Village due to infl ation.” 15th, Vantage winter sports Chad Lobsiger, Crestview– Gov. Taft ’s Job and Prog- A complete list of the proj- Hardware for furnishing the athletes were recognized. Bowling; Mr. Keith Rydell, ress Plan, which was unveiled ects receiving funding can sacks for the Luminary’s we Front row (l to r): Brooke Van Wert–Swimming as- ANTWERP TOWN COUNCIL put out on Christmas Eve for in 2003, is Ohio’s largest be viewed on ODOT’s Web Baker, Katie Diment and sistant coach. Unavailable MEETING the last 36 years. transportation initiative since site at www.dot.state.oh.us/ Katelyn Houts, Parkway– —Th e families of the 300 the original creation of the TRAC. Th e draft project list block of West Woodcox St. interstate highway system. will be subject to written pub- Bowling; Catherine Harg- Th e regular meeting of lic comments until March 20. Antwerp council has been p Th e plan devotes $5 billion to reave, Van Wert–Bowling. CORRECTION TO WINTER Write: TRAC Coordinator Row 2 (l to r): Sarah Benien moved to January 15, 2007, Ohio’s highway network, re- MEETINGS BOOKLET Kim Killian, c/o ODOT, 1980 and Sara Harshman, Conti- 7:00 p.m. in the Council W. Broad St., Columbus, OH nental–Cheerleading; Jami Chambers. HOW EXPERIENCED IS Th e Ohio State Univer- We Buy Old Gold 43223. Aldrich, Antwerp–Cheer- sity Extension of Paulding leading; Emily Erhart, Kal- —Margaret Womack YOUR GOLDSMITH? County would like to cor- TURN YOUR OLD GOLD LETTER TO THE EDITOR ida–Cheerleading; Amanda rect a date in their Winter We have 60 years. We do Horstman, Ft. Jennings– INTO IMMEDIATE CASH Meetings booklet. On page 4 it right the First Time. What a nice surprise when Basketball; Elisha Cotrell, the date for the Agricultural VOGEL’S BARBER SHOP Fessel Jewelers I picked up the December Lincolnview–Pep Band; Au- Outlook meeting should FESSEL JEWELERS 20th issue of the West Bend drey Lynn, Parkway–Bas- Appointments, Walk-ins on the square – Paulding read Wednesday, January since 1887 News and saw so much color. ketball. Row 3 (l to r): Drew STORE HOURS: What a nice improvement to 24, 2007. For more informa- STORE HOURS: Kreischer, Crestview–Bowl- Phone the paper. I congratulate all of tion contact the Paulding Mon-Thurs 9-5:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-1:00 ing; David Mendoza and Mon-Thurs 9-5:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-1:00 the businesses and to the West County Extension offi ce at 419-399-3976 419-399-3885 Brad Dettrow, Van Wert– 419-399-3885 Bend employees who chose to 419-399-8225; or for an up- 7:00-5:00 Wrestling; Zach West, Billy give us an early Christmas dated copy of the booklet Cass and Aaron Mathews, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri present by choosing color for visit our web site at: Wayne Trace–Wrestling; the ads. I hope to see this con- http://paulding.osu. Hours 7:00-12:00 Seth Blackmore, Van Wert– tinued into the new year. edu/agriculture-natural-re- Mon & Sat. Bowling; Cody Markward, Happy New Year every- sources/aghome. rone! Van Wert–Swimming. Row —Eileen Kochensparger 4 (l to r): Coy Siebert, Van Thank you for supporting Wert–Bowling; Lance Sinn, PUBLIC NOTICE Wayne Trace–Basketball; Little Harvest our new business. James Wiseman, Lincoln- Th e Crane Township view–Wrestling; Ben Roop, Trustees will hold their An- Daycare nual Appropriation and Organizational Meeting on Little Harvest Daycare currently We wish you January 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. at the Crane Town- in the home of the Fiscal Of- ship Hall unless otherwise has spots open for children ages fi cer located at 12147 Rd. 216, posted on the township hall 18 months-4 years old. the best for 2007 Cecil. Monthly meetings for door. 2007 will be held on the third —Susan K. Simpson, We are a state licensed center that off ers Th ursday of each month at Fiscal Offi cer preschool and qualifi ed staff . We are con- Jerry & Ellen Williams veniently located on the Van Wert/Paulding LANDS CONTRACTIN County Line, 1/2 mile east of Scott. Riverside Hardware MY G 14777 SR 49, Antwerp Ponds, Septic Systems, Driveway Construction, 419-258-1917 Anyone interested “North of Antwerp just before the Bridge.” New Building Construction should call FOR FREE ESTIMATE (419) 622-2026. CALL: GREG SHELTON: 419-587-3179419-587-3173 CELL: 419-203-2675 Buy this ad space for $$3048 / week. Updated weekly upon request! PAGE 2 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 4, 2007 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] OBITUARIES Cecil; her three daughters: Walter was born in St. GILLMOR NOMINATES TWO LOCAL POLITICIANS SWORN IN Kay (Fred) McBroom of De- Joe, IN September 25, 1922 DEFIANCE STUDENTS TO Stella R. Schomburg, 63, fi ance, Carol (Ray) Finfrock the son of Jesse Jay and Della SERVICE ACADEMIES With family and friends looking on, Paulding County Com- of Antwerp, passed away De- of Paulding, and Jill (Ruben) (Mann) Hart. missioner, Ed Straley, and Clerk of Courts (Paulding County) cember 23, 2006 at her resi- Rodriquez of Ft. Wayne, IN; He was united in marriage Congressman Paul E. Ann Waldman were sworn in by Probate Juvenile Judge De- dence. brothers and sisters; eight to Phyllis Overmyer in April Gillmor (R-Tiffi n) recently muth on December 29, 2006. Born in Antwerp on De- grandchildren; and many 1942. She preceded him in announced the nomination cember 6, 1943, she was the great grandchildren. death in June 2001. of Doug Detter and Kurt daughter of the late Fred and He is preceded in death by He was a veteran of WWII Doyle of Defi ance to U.S. Gertrude (Newsome) Rister. his parents. serving in the U.S. Army as a Service Academies. Gillmor She served in the U.S. Ma- Funeral services were De- prison guard. He retired from nominated Detter to the U.S. rines as a Cpl. from 1969 to cember 21 at the Den Herder International Harvester, Fort Air Force Academy in Colo- 1971. Funeral Home, Paulding. Wayne, IN with over 30 years rado Springs, CO and Doyle On May 22, 1971 Stella Burial was in Hedges Ceme- of employment. to the U.S. Military Academy married Harry Schomburg, tery, Broughton with military He was a former member at West Point, New York. At a who survives. graveside services provided of the Defi ance VFW Post ceremony in Tiffi n, Ohio last Stella is also survived by by Paulding VFW Post 587. 3360, Hicksville American week, Gillmor recognized her step-sons: Mark of Okla- Donations may be made Legion Post 223 and Hicks- Doug and Kurt for their homa, Tom of California, to Van Wert Manor Activity ville Eagles Aerie 2556. achievements and qualities Tim of Florida, Jerry of Cali- Fund. Walter is survived by which earned them Gillmor’s fornia, and David of Hicks- a daughter, Joyce (Terry) nomination. ville, Ohio; sister, Eunice Bell Timothy D. Timbrook, 47, Shadrach of Hicksville; six “I was very pleased to nom- of Antwerp; brother, Robert of Hicksville, died at Com- grandchildren and six great- inate both Doug and Kurt Rister of Antwerp; 16 grand- munity Memorial Hospital, grandchildren. Also surviv- for admission to our Service children, and seven great- Hicksville on December 25, ing are three sisters: Lucille Academies,” Congressman grandchildren. 2006. Monosmith, Leota Kepler, Gillmor said. “Both Doug Her step-sons, Dennis, Jim He was born on March 7, and Margaret Kepler all of and Kurt are well-balanced and Joe, and brothers, Dewey 1959 in Hicksville the son of Edgerton, Ohio. students, outstanding scholar and Tyrone, have passed Wayne and Geneveve (Big- He was preceded in death athletes, and active leaders away. ham) Timbrook. by his parents; his wife; a among their peers. Th ey rep- Funeral services were at He was a 1977 graduate of daughter, Beverly; a grand- resent the values of Defi ance Dooley Funeral Home, Ant- Hicksville High School and son, two great-grandsons; a County on a daily basis and werp, on December 27, with attended University of Toledo sister and four brothers. I am certain that they will Deacon Robert Nighswander and Defi ance College. A memorial service was do well in all their future offi ciating. He is survived by his par- held at Smith & Brown Fu- endeavors and will be strong She was laid to rest with ents of Hicksville; three sis- neral Home, Hicksville on candidates for appointment military honors from Ant- ters: Diane Timbrook of Dar- December 29. to the Academies.” werp VFW Post 5087 at Mau- lington, SC, Susan Wilson Doug Detter is the son of mee Cemetery, Antwerp. and Virginia (Guy) Mackling Jean A. Busche, 81, of Mark and Michelle Detter In her memory contribu- both of Hicksville; two broth- Spencerville, IN, died De- of Defi ance, Ohio Doug is a tions may be made to Pauld- ers: Ronald of Edgerton and cember 25, 2006 at Com- member of the National Hon- ing Area VNA & Hopice. Rodney of Fort Wayne, IN; munity Memorial Hospital, or Society and ranks near the Condolences and fond mem- nieces and nephews. Hicksville. top of his class at Defi ance Se- ories may be shared at www. He was preceded in death Jean was born at Fort nior High School. Doug has dooleyfuneralhome.com by his grandparents and a Wayne, Indiana on August earned his varsity letters in nephew. 14, 1925 the daughter of John both Golf and Track and re- Andrew J. Tilley, 72, of Funeral services were and Ethel (Mettler) Kiser. She mains active as a member of Cecil, died December 18, on December 30 at Smith & was united in marriage to the Quiz Team, Spanish Club 2006 at Van Wert Manor, Van Brown Funeral Home, Hicks- Arthur Busche on December and Math Club where he has Wert. ville. Pastors Bob Herman 31, 1942. She was a lifelong served as Vice President. He was born May 2, 1934, and Stuart Kruse, County homemaker; a past member Kurt Doyle is the son of Dr. in Pineville, West Virginia, Line Church of God offi ci- of the Hicksville Eagles Ae- Harry Doyle and Jody Bixby the son of Otto and Lillie ated. rie 2556 and an avid Chicago Doyle of Defi ance, Ohio. Kurt (Easter) Tilley. He was a U.S. Memorial contributions Cubs fan. currently ranks near the top Navy Veteran and was em- may be made to the family. Jean is survived by her of his class at Defi ance Senior ployed by John’s Manville husband; three daughters: High School where he holds a “Trust in the Lord forever, Corporation, Defi ance, retir- Walter O. Hart, 84, of Carol (Michael) Beaver of Pal- 4.3 Grade Point average and ing in 1986. Hicksville, died at Harbor- metto, FL, Noreen (Rodger) has taken more than 13 hon- for the Lord, The Lord He is survived by his com- side Healthcare, Defi ance, Walker of Spencerville, IN, ors or AP classes. Kurt has is the Rock Eternal” panion, Clara M. Moden of December 26, 2006. and Linda (Terry) McClellan been active in Concert Band, – Isaiah 26:4 of Auburn, IN; a son, Dan Head Start Tutoring, Varsity Busche of Fort Wayne, IN; Track and Varsity Tennis. In PASTOR: Scott Marsee six grandchildren; and eight addition, Kurt has honed his 704 S. Erie Street Mount Calvary Lutheran Church great-grandchildren; two sis- leadership skills throughout Antwerp, OH 45813 A congregation of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod ters: Adeline Harding of New his high school career by REAL serving as class representa- RELAXED 3495 U.S. 24 Haven, IN and Carleen Clark tive in Marching Band, as & RELEVANT Antwerp, OH 45813 of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death Captain of the Swim Team, Sunday: 9:30am Sunday School 419-258-6505 by her parents and a twin sis- Captain of the Soccer Team, 10:30am Worship ter June Keller. as a Delegate to Buckeye Boys Nursery Available 9:00 Sunday School & Adult Bible Class State and as Student Council Th e funeral service was at Wednesday: 7:00pm 10:00 Worship Service Covington Memorial Funeral Co-President. AntwerpCommunityChurch Adult Bible Study, Kid’s Club, Pastor William E.D. Barlow, Interim Congressman Gillmor’s A Church of the Nazarene Middle School thru High School Student Ministry Home, Fort Wayne. Burial (419) 258-2069 www.antwerpcommunitychurch.net was at Covington Memo- nomination is the fi rst step rial Gardens Cemetery, Fort in the Academy admission Antwerp Church of Christ Wayne. process. Applicants must also compete for admission based St. Mary’s corner of SR 49 & CR 192. Memorial contributions: donor’s choice. Smith & on the Academy’s judgment of academic achievement, 419-258-3895 Brown Funeral Home, Hicks- leadership ability, physical Catholic Church ville handled the arrange- ability, and character. Fol- Sun. AM Bible Study 9:30 • Service 10:30 ments. lowing Gillmor’s nomina- 303 S. Monroe St. Sun. PM Bible Study 6:00 • Service 7:00 tion, the decision on whether Antwerp THANK YOU Wed PM J.A.M. & Bible Study 7:00 to off er an appointment to a candidate rests with the re- Weekend Mass Sam Steiner speaking January 7th. We would like to thank spective academy admission the many people who assisted 6 P.M. Saturday • 8:30 A.M. Sunday Listen to the sermon at www.antwerpchurchofchrist.com offi ce. our family in any way during Each year, Congressman the illness and passing of our Gillmor, with the assistance mother, Helen Caserta. Th is The Well of his Fift h District Academy Living Water Ministries An outreach of Living Water Ministries invites kids K-6 includes food, cards, gift s and very especially the many Advisory Board, nominates to come and join us on Sunday mornings for church, but Come as you are and join us for contemporary worship prayers. Special thanks are qualifi ed young men and it’s just for you. (Parents are always welcome) women for appointments extended to Dooley’s Funeral Sunday nights @ 6:30 p.m. Home, Rev. Jim Edwards, to the United States service the ladies of the First Bap- academies; the United States At the Payne Youth Center the “Rock” tist Church for the wonder- Military Academy at West 104 S. Main St. • Payne, OH Point, the United States Na- Join us for: ful meal. May God Bless You We’re: abundantly for your generous val Academy, the United worship - bible lessons - games - food- and lots of fun and caring hearts. States Air Force Academy, Reaching Up - in Worship Sundays from 10:00 till 11:30 a.m. —Jean Schooley & family, and the United States Mer- Reaching In - Making Disciples Janet Kunkle & family, chant Marine Academy. Th is Reaching Out - Pouring out At the Payne Youth Center the “Rock” year, Congressman Gillmor Judy & Randy Steckel & life through relationships 104 S. Main St. • Payne, OH family, nominated twelve young men Tonia Caserta, and women from Ohio’s Fift h For more info: For more info: Congressional District for Jim & Deb Caserta & We can be reached at 419-263-2728 We can be reached at 419-263-2728 appointments to the United family or, by email - [email protected] or, by email - [email protected] States Service Academies. PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 4, 2007 CONGRESS OPENS DOOR planned giving at the Char- NEW WORSHIP OPPORTU- Keeping A Home Safe For Years To Come FOR PHILANTHROPY lotte-based Foundation For NITY AT ST. PAUL EVANGEL- (NAPSA)—Apparently, there Local hardware stores carry Th e Carolinas. really is no place like home. many of the products to make ICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH According to a recent AARP study, these simple updates. For more By: Josh McCann, submit- So far, at least 557 gift s roughly 90 percent of Americans extensive renovations, homeown- ted by: Tony Langham, totaling $13.3 million have age 50 and older wish to stay in ers should consider hiring a con- 6:00 p.m., January 7, 2007 their current home and commu- tractor who is licensed, certified Paulding County Area been made using the provi- marks the beginning of an nity as they age. and bonded to do work in that Foundation sion, according to a volun- informal alternative to Sun- However, staying in your home particular location. may require updates or changes to A Certified Aging in Place Spe- Older Americans have tary, self-reported survey day morning worship at St. ensure that it remains a safe and cialist (CAPS) is a professional a new opportunity to share conducted by the National Paul Evangelical Lutheran comfortable environment for years designation signaling that con- to come. Low lighting, stairs with There are ways to keep your tractors have had specified addi- the wealth of their retire- Committee on Planned Giv- Church, Paulding. Th e 6:00 no handrails, loose area rugs, home a safe place to grow old. tional training, but homeowners ment savings with charity. ing. p.m. Sunday evening wor- entrances with many steps, and your home safer and more should still ask for documentation ship service will off er Holy hard-to-grasp faucet handles and comfortable: that the contractor is licensed or While that trial run is Locally, UNC Charlotte doorknobs are just a few features • Install handrails on both certified and bonded. limited, philanthropic lead- has already had a handful Communion each week. It that make staying in your home sides of all steps (inside and out) If you’re looking for a new will feature an informal at- more difficult as you grow older. and secure all carpets and area home, be sure to assess its livabil- ers are hopeful Congress of donors use the new route, Fortunately, homes can be up- rugs with double-sided tape. ity before you buy. Is there a step- will expand it in the future. utilizing what associate vice mosphere with a variety of dated, often in easy and inexpen- • Install easy-to-grasp shaped free entrance into the central liv- Th e Pension Protection Act chancellor for development musical accompaniment, sive ways. handles for all drawers and cabi- ing area of the home? Are the contemporary and familiar “We know people love their net doors. doorways wide enough for wheel- of 2006, enacted in August, Laura Simic called “another homes, and want to stay in their • Use brighter bulbs in all set- chair accessibility? Do the rooms songs, and a gospel message. arrow in their charitable homes for as long as possible, tings and install night-lights in all provide enough maneuvering included a provision long For those who are unable to which is why it’s important to areas of night activity. space for a stroller or a walker? sought by philanthropic or- giving quiver.” worship on Sunday morn- make simple changes to your • Add reflective, nonslip tape Make sure that your house fits “We are seeing some home,” says Elinor Ginzler, Direc- on all noncarpeted stairs. both your current and future ganizations. Th e law allows ings, this provides a respite tor of Livable Communities at • Install lever handles for all needs. holders of Individual Re- folks accelerate some of AARP. “There are easy and inex- doors. To learn more or to get a copy for renewal of faith with pensive ways to update your home • Place a bench near entrances of AARP’s new publication, “Home tirement Accounts who are their pledge payments,” she God’s people in a warm and to accommodate everyone and you for setting down purchases and Modification: Your Key to Com- at least 70 and a half years said. welcoming environment. don’t have to be an expert. The resting. fort, Safety, and Independent Liv- While the window for earlier you start identifying and • Install closet lights, as well ing” (also available in Spanish), old to make direct charitable Visitors are expected and the planning for improvements, the as adjustable rods and shelves. visit www.aarp.org/homedesign or transfers of up to $100,000 giving this way has just public is encouraged to join better your chance of enjoying • Install rocker light switches; call (888) OUR-AARP and men- opened, Simic said a broad- your home for years to come.” consider illuminated ones in select tion the publication number, per year. the celebration of worship The following tips can make areas. D18524. In the past, withdrawals er version of the rule may be of the living Christ. Sunday would be assessed income proposed once legislators morning worship will con- tax, discouraging even see donors taking advantage tinue also at 10:15 a.m. with Missing pictures? We Local Manufacturer of wealthy donors from off er- of the changes. Sunday School for all ages at have a stack of pictures here Quality Animal Feeds ing those funds. Planned gift s, those that 9:00 a.m. For more informa- at West Bend News from Th e temporary exemp- are deferred to a later date, tion please contact Pastor previous publications. for over 85 years. tion expires at the end of are currently excluded. But Mary Beth Smith-Webb at the National Committee on the church. 2007, but until then those Serving Since 1920 Joe Smalley - Kennel Mate Dealer in eligible can tap into an esti- Planned Giving is tracking Want to Advertise, Paulding County – 419-258-7245 • 419-258-2584 mated $3.6 trillion currently current trends with the hope LETTER TO THE EDITOR but don’t know invested in traditional and that Congress will eventu- P.O. Box 130 • Grabill, IN 46741 • 260/627-2196 Roth IRAs. Lawyer Bart ally release the fl oodgates, As 2006 draws to a close, where to start my thoughts dwell on the www.sauderfeeds.com • [email protected] Landess, who works with public relations manager 1-800-589-2196 Fax 260-627-2783 the Cabarrus County Com- Nicole Cunningham said. organizations and individu- munity Foundation, said the Th is is just a start,” she als who have been generous top 30 percent of Americans said. “2007 is going to be through the years to the John Paulding Historical Society. ? in terms of household assets the real proving ground for It goes without saying that Call would be the most likely a more comprehensive roll- the volunteers are the back- EST END EWS over.” The W B N candidates to give in this bone of any non-profi t orga- Th is story can be found manner. nization, and the Museum is at: http://www.indepen- “It’s a good thing for a only one of many who benefi t relatively narrow group of denttribune.com/servlet/Sat from such giving people. people, but for those people, ellite?pagename=CIT%2FM Whenever the Museum it’s a great way to give,” said GArticle%2FCIT_BasicArti has a fund-raising event, Landess, senior vice presi- cle&c=MGArticle&cid=114 Paulding Countians have dent of development and 9192302715&path=!news been there to support it, ei- ther by donations or purchas- es. Each and every business enterprise in Paulding Coun- Hunt’s Engine & Machine ty should be commended for 110 N. Main St. • Antwerp they, over the years, have 419-258-1800 • 419-769-3414 given freely when requested. At this time of year, one club New Hours: comes to mind because of the M-W-F 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. decorated urns at the Pauld- Tue. & Thur 9:00 to 8:00 p.m. ing County Court House. When you drive by the court Come see us for all your Automotive house and admire the color- and Lawn and Garden service needs! FINANCIAL SERVICES ful seasonal urn decorations, thank the Better Homes and Gardens Club members, a mainstay of the Museum’s front decorations as well!

RON NEED ANY PRINTING? HELLER Our most recent event, Some of what we print: MOTOR SALES, INC. however, was the “Festival of Trees” held in November and Notepads Letterheads Brochures Booklets SHELLY DOBBELAERE made possible through the Bulletins Flyers Business Cards Signs gals on the Christmas Tree SALES Magnets Envelopes Invoices Carbonless Of ce: 419.784.5590 Festival Committee. Th ere 1809 Baltimore St. Fax: 419.784.4656 have been many talented and Tickets Mailing Labels Receipts Multi-color De ance, Ohio 43512 Home: 419.594.2072 generous women through the years who have given of their See Me For All your Car, Truck, Van and SUV Needs. time, skills and spirits to pro- vide the public with a virtual Winter Wonderland of sights PIERCE AUTOMOTIVE, INC. and sounds to welcome the ELECT “Reason for the Season” at TIFFANY BECKMANfor Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles the Historical Society. With- Complete Auto & Truck Repair PauldingJUDGE County Court John Smith out these wonderful women for Exhaust • Batteries • Tires • Tuneups Town Co (and spouses, I’m sure!), this uncil Shocks • Oil Change • Transmissions annual event would never aulding Count happen; and all the members P y 5045 U.S. 24 East and offi cers are truly grate- Antwerp, OH 45813 ful and appreciative of their eff orts! (419) 258-2727 It would be impossible DE S 458M79 T , Ohio A ing O R uld C Pa ! ut St. . Waln ort 720 N EST END pp ox 23, W B P.O. B for me to mention each in- asurer, our sue r y r, Tr anne Saylo dge, Di you fourt Ju nk ty Co Coun Tha aulding an, P dividual, business or county y Beckm t Tiff an to elec mittee RINTING y Com UBLISHING NC for b offi ce-holder who have given P Paid& P I . You r Su MIDWEST HEALTH SOLUTIONS pport Publishers of the West Bend News free circulation newspaper is much freely when asked to keep apprecia YOUR MUSEUM thriving; ted Is Optimal Health Your New Years Resolution? Ph. (419) 258-2000 but by mentioning the few I Fx. (419) 258-1313 have listed in this letter, per- Specializing in Food-Matrix Vitamins haps it will suffi ce to let them P.O. Box 1008 and Glyconutritionals all know how much we ap- 101 North Main Street 1-866-937-2363 preciate them. Antwerp, Ohio 45813 To receive an informational pack or personal consultation, contact: —Les Weidenhamer, [email protected] CALL US FIRST FOR ALL Paula Nuest RN Nancy Meeks President www.westbendnews.net John Paulding Historical Ecclesiastes 12:13 YOUR PRINTING NEEDS 419-263-5317 419-263-2875 Society PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 4, 2007 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] HICKSVILLE CURVES to provide that.” recognition at corporate LETTER TO THE EDITOR NAMED SHINING STAR Clubs applying for Shin- events. CLUB: RECOGNITION GIVEN ing Star status must com- Programs are available Th ree and one-half years FOR SERVICE AND QUALITY plete a lengthy checklist of to franchises to help them ago we found a need for a cel- (NAPSA)—A new and impor- items in a number of dif- become Shining Star Clubs, lular phone due to Don’s pas- tant test has been developed in toral work for our parish. We the fight against heart disease Curves, the world’s larg- ferent categories, and then including the Mentor Re- and stroke—two of the leading submit it to their area direc- tainer program and the 2- purchased one from Centen- causes of death in the United est franchisor of fi tness nial Wireless. Th en sixteen clubs, today announced that tor. Shining Star Club status Day Tune-up. States. Called the PLAC test, it is given only aft er all docu- “Th ose clubs that pro- months ago it was necessary measures the enzyme Lp-PLA2 the Hicksville Curves has to get another phone for my- and enables physicians to more earned its prestigious Shin- mentation is reviewed and vide excellent service while accurately identify patients at approved by corporate. observing impeccable busi- self. I have complained nu- high risk for heart disease and ing Star club designation. merous times to Centennial stroke. To learn more, ask your “Becoming a Shining ness standards deserve to be Th is recognition is given as to the very poor signal we doctor or visit www.plactest.com. to clubs that meet rigorous Star Club wasn’t easy,” said recognized for their eff orts,” receive in the Payne area. To * * * Jerrica Steff ens, Hicksville said Gilman. Our goal is for In Africa, where 65 percent of single-use products for fast food standards in their business use our phones it is neces- the world’s diamonds are pro- restaurants and food packaging. practices, service quality, Curves franchise owner. every Curves be a Shining sary to go to the northeastern duced, the trade contributes more It’s environmentally friendly not “But the process helped us Star Club.” than $8.4 billion a year to various only as post-consumer waste, but and adherence to the Curves part of Paulding County or economies while simultaneously is created using an ecologically methods. to identify areas where we About Curves Interna- into Allen County, Indiana to helping fund educational initia- sound manufacturing process to “At the heart of the Shin- could improve and also tional: have any reception. tives, health care programs and minimize energy consumption and highlighted areas where we Curves off ers a 30-min- the building of roadways. environmental pollution. To learn ing Star program lies a de- For about the past six or * * * more, visit www.eatware.com. sire to provide a consistent were already excelling. We ute workout that combines eight months I have com- Farmers can use an environ- * * * are proud to be a Curves strength training and sus- plained each month to the mentally friendly hoof treatment Broan and NuTone make a experience at every Curves called Unifresh FootBath V2 to Bath Fan Upgrade Kit that can location,” said Director of Shining Star club.” tained cardiovascular activ- Centennial company saying protect their cows from hairy improve the appearance and per- Training Janell Gilman. Shining Star clubs receive ity through safe and eff ective that if they did not get better hoof wart and protect the Earth. formance of noisy economy bath- many benefi ts from the des- hydraulic resistance. Curves service to our area we would For more information, visit room fans. 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To 157 High Street – Hicksville • Phone 419-542-9553 PRINTING & PUBLISHING INC. Ecclesiastes 12:13 learn more, visit www.nei.nih.gov/ diabetes/. PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 4, 2007 ANTWERP HISTORY Dorthy and Ruth. Harriett there and Lois Anderson bit. Th e fi rst I can remember outfi t during WWII. He and BOYS BASKETBALL AT was a teacher in the Ant- Fleck lives there now. living there was a Mr. and Ruth had a boy, Tom, who KALIDA By: Stan Jordan werp School and she mar- Th at next big house, Mrs. Amos Bickhard. But I lives in the Chicago area Th is week we are going to ried William Horney, who where Mr. and Mrs. Rolland know there were other peo- and a daughter Linda who On December 29 Boys talk about the West Side of was the High School prin- Clem lives, has quite a histo- ple who lived there before lives in Fort Wayne. High School Basketball saw North Main Street back in cipal. ry. From what I understand, them, but I can’t remember Roy and Rose Miller lived Wayne Trace against Kalida. the 1930’s. Ruth married Jim Hooker James B. Lindenmuth lived them. in the next house. Th ey had a Th e fi nal score was Wayne Where the Bee Argus is and they lived in Payne most there. He was Mayor for Th e next house was the fi ne family and they have all Trace 65, Kalida 62. now, at that time, was Reeb’s of their married life. Dorthy Antwerp in 1906 and 1907. home of Ken Boland. He was done well. I would be amiss Leading scorers: Grocery Store. Right north maried Mr. Medaugh and While Mr. Lindenmuth was in business with his father, if I didn’t mention that Roy Wayne Trace – Aaron of that street, as far back they lived in Paulding where mayor in 1907, the Town Frank, at the Blacksmith was an avid fi sherman. He Hockenberry 17; Riley Linder as I can remember, was the his business was. Hall was built for $8,000. I Shop on the corner where didn’t care where, just so 12; Dane Treece 11. home of Archer and June Th e next house was the think they were relation to the H & W Car Parts is now. his hook was in the water. Kalida – Jordan Horstman Donat West. Th en later on, home of William and Geor- the Harmanns. It might be Ken also drove a school bus Albert “Al” Derck lived on 15; Justin Kahle 11; Andy in the late 1940’s, Paulene gia Pate. Billy was the drug- that brick house might have for many years. He was mar- the River Road East and he Maag 10. and I lived there and that is gist at that time. He was a been laid up with bricks ried to Francis Hudson. retired to town and lived in Turnovers – Wayne Trace where we lived when Gale very intelligent man and a from Harmann’s Kilns. Th at Frank Smith lived in the the next house. 9, Kalida 20. was born. jokester. He meets my cri- house is over 100 years old next house for years in the Th e next house, where Junior Varsity Score – Th e next house was where teria of a “Good ‘Ole Boy” and still looks good. I re- mid 1930’s. He had a drug Mick Whitehouse lives now, Wayne Trace 46, Kalida 43. T.W. Outland lived. He was and he was one of Antwerp’s member Wendell Earhart store in the northern part at that time, was home to a dealer in Hybrid Seed “characters”. living in that house for of what was Haver’s Build- Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Ells- BOYS BASKETBALL AT Corn. Th ey had one daugh- Th e next house was the years. ing. Shortly aft er WWII, he worth. Th ey had lived about MILLER CITY ter named Wanda and she home of Carl and Norma Th e next house, at that moved north to the building three miles east on the River graduated with me in 1942. Smith. He was the owner of time, Wilber and Celia that now houses Marilyn’s Road. Mr. Ellsworth was On December 23, the high Th e house was where Sam Smith’s Hardware and Buick Green lived there. Th ey had Petals and Vines. Mayor in Antwerp starting school boys basketball teams Graves lived. At one time and Pontiac Sales. At one two girls and a boy. Wilber In the early 1930’s, Jim in 1940. He served a number of Wayne and Miller City time their dealership was was in the honey bee busi- he was in the grocery busi- Sexton had a cleaning and of terms and Antwerp was took it to the net. ness with Joe Doering. Th at the oldest Buick and Pontiac ness. pressing business in a little moving ahead at that time Th e fi nal score was Wayne was the start of the Graves Dealership in the United Th e next house on the wooden building that I re- and he had a busy time. Mrs. Trace 56, Miller City 52. and Doering and later on States. To me that was some corner of North Main and member as a small boy, I Ellsworth still lived there yet Leading scorers: that store became Doering mark of distinction. Th ey Park Avenue, I can’t re- would watch the steam ex- in 1949 and for a few years Wayne Trace – Aaron and Long’s. Th at’s where the had two boys, Max and Budd member who lived there in haust out of the port in the Hockenberry 22; Riley Linder and one daughter Dorthy. In the 1930’s, but Nellie Savage aft er that. Video Junction is now. side of the building when he 11. I think the Graves had a 1908, Lewis Smith and his Billman and her family lived Nearly all of the people would operate the mecha- Miller City – Andy Her- daughter named Eula. son Carl moved from Defi - there for many years. living on the west side of nism. miller 18; Phil Erford 12. In the late 1920’s, the ance to Antwerp and pur- Across the street to the North Main, at that time, Frank moved out of the Turnovers – Wayne Trace next house on the corner chased the hardware from north, Bert Kauff an moved were businessmen and lead- house on North Main Street 13, Miller City 19. was home to the J.P. Bakle Alex Grant. In 1927, they back from Mishawaka, IN ers for Antwerp and cer- Junior Varsity Score – into a new house on U.S. 24 Family. Th en they moved built that new building and in the 1930’s and occupied tainly a part of Antwerp’s Wayne Trace 46, Miller City West. down on Daggett street be- called it L. Smith and Son that corner. I know of three History. 26. hind what is now Papa Ol- Hardware. It was very suc- children, Fordyce, who at- Th e Jerry Walley family See Ya! ey’s Pizza. cessful for many years. Th at tended the Stinger School, lived in that house for years. Th en John Cromley building is still a credit to Ruehama and then Estell Th en it was destroyed by fi re “When the government fears the people moved into that house. He the community. graduated with me in 1942. and they now have a new was a State Bank Examiner Th e next house was the He served 30 years in the dwelling. there is liberty; when the people fear the and he also operated Th e home of Art Leaman who Air Force and became a My memory was getting government there is tyranny” a little fuzzy about right Star Th eater, which was lo- was connected to the Ant- Methodist Minister. —Th omas Jeff erson cated where Haver’s Furni- werp Parlor Furniture Co. Th e new brick house here on who lived in the Paid for by Phillip Piersma ture was. I think a man named Roy just west of them was built fi rst house across the drive. Th e next house across the Matson lived there also. by Perry Camp. His wife I called Arlene Billman and We have Singing street to the north was the Th en aft er WWII, Dr. Poi- was Margaret Peffl y Camp she said “we did!” So we talk- $ home of H.K. Harris, better tras had his offi ce in that and was the teacher in ed awhile and she helped me Balloons 9.99 known as Pat. He was the lo- house. I know he was there last week’s story about the with some of the rest that I cal banker. At that time, the in 1949 and 1950. Th en the Stinger School house. She couldn’t remember. Mylar Balloons Antwerp Exchange Bank Navy called him for a couple was also an aunt to Barba- Mrs. Anne Clinton is $ $ was just to the north of the years to pay his loan com- ra Reeb Cleland, my good now 95 years old and lives 1.50 - 2.75 Oasis Bar and grill. Th e An- mitment. friend over in Hicksville. with her daughter, Norma, twerp Village Pharmacy is Th en some other fami- Th e Perry Camps had one in the Chicago area. DOLLAR STORE there now. lies lived there and then daughter. Delmar Seslar lived in 837 N. Williams Street • Paulding, OH Pat and Eva Harris had the house was torn down. Th e second house on that the next house. He was a (419) 399-2960 three daughters, Harriet, A nice new house was built side has thrown me a little Bridge Building Engineer Mon-Sat 9-6; Sun 12-5 The West Bend News has something NEW! You can now order your very own CD of every ONLY issue of the West Bend News newspapers from $14.95 2006. This CD is searchable and high resolution with your computer at home, and you do not need to be connected to the internet. Adobe Reader® is included for both Apple Macintosh® and 2006 Microsoft Windows™ computers for easy viewing. Volume II Be sure to get a CD by calling Issues #1-51 419-258-2000 or 866-937-2363

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13 14 15 IRC 23 By: Chelsea Vail NGLASSES E 16 Did you party like it’s 2007? While you were hav- HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BAS- HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BAS- 17 ing a rockin’ New Year’s KETBALL SCHEDULE FOR KETBALL: WAYNE TRACE 18 Eve, the folks at Merriam 1/4 THROUGH 1/9 VS. WOODLAN (IN) Webster were busy tabu- 19 lating votes for their offi - 1/4/07: Th ursday, December 28, 20 21 cial 2006 Word of the Year. Edgerton at Antwerp; the boys of Woodlan High Interestingly enough, my Wayne Trace at Hicksville School in Woodburn, IN trav- spell-checker doesn’t rec- 1/5/07: elled to Wayne Trace in High ognize the acclaimed word. Spencerville at Paulding School Basketball action. I suppose that shouldn’t be 1/6/07: Final score was Wayne 22 all that incredibly surpris- Hicksville at Fayette; Trace 51, Woodlan 41. ing, however, as the word Paulding at Parkway; Stryker Top Players: originated on a Comedy at Antwerp; Wayne Trace vs. Wayne Trace – Aaron Central show. Haven’t fi g- Van Wert (at Ohio State Uni- Hockenberry 19 points, fi ve ured it out yet? Th e honor of versity) steals; Dane Treece 17 points; Riley Linder 11 points. Across Down being Word of the Week was Woodlan – Josh Gorrell 16 somewhat begrudgingly be- HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BAS- 2. I will exercise mentally by doing THIS. 1. I will do THIS to my teeth twice a day. points; Josh Gay 13 points, six stowed upon it as well, so KETBALL SCHEDULE FOR 3. I will not feed my animals THIS anymore. 3. I will enjoy THIS more. 1/4 THROUGH 1/9 assists, three steals. that you could see it and its Turnovers – Wayne Trace 4. I will find a better one of THESE this year. 5. I will tame the -----. defi nition. Th e word itself is 1/4/07: 15, Woodlan 20. 6. I will buy one of THESE for cooking meat. 7. I will keep a thermometer in my ------. not exceedingly impressive. Junior Varsity Score Th e control the media has Lincolnview at Paulding 8. I will do THIS for others more this year. 9. I will eat fruits and THESE every day. 1/5/07: – Wayne Trace 53, Woodlan over the American lexicon, 24. 10. I will increase my heart rate more with THIS. 14. I will put my life in order by being more of however, is astonishing. Antwerp at Edgerton; Hicksville at Wayne Trace THIS. Attention Archer Su- 11. I will quit "happy hour" by stopping THIS 1/6/07: GIRLS BASKETBALL AT habit. 16. I will remember to apply THIS before going perfans: Th ere are many Lincolnview at Hicksville FORT JENNINGS out in the sun. 12. I will not defrost my turkey where I keep my upcoming opportunities to 1/9/07: car. 17. Spend more time with family and with “rock the gym” in support Liberty Center at Antwerp Recently, High School girls THESE people too. of our basketball teams. Just 13. I will not leave food set out for more than basketball was Wayne Trace THESE many hours. 20. I'm going to stick to THIS to help with my do it. BOYS’ FRESHMAN BASKET- against Ft. Jennings. JH Girls Basketball: finances. BALL: WAYNE TRACE VS. Final score for the varsity 15. I will get out of THIS this year. Th ursday, January 4th, 5:00, game was Wayne Trace Fort 21. I will clean up THESE everyday. EDGERTON 17. I will not eat food that feels and looks like Edgerton; Monday, January Jennings 53, Wayne Trace 36. THIS. 8th, 5:00, Fairview. Leading scorers: On Monday, December 18 Ft. Jennings – Lynzie 18. I will always wear THIS while on a bike. JH Boys Basketball: the boys’ freshman basketball Monday, January 8th, 4:30, Swartz 8; Rachel Landwehr If you mailed 10,000 Postcards (circu- teams from Wayne Trace and 19. I will quit being a chimney by quitting THIS. @ Fairview. 25. lation of West Bend News) it would costs Edgerton faced off . Wayne Trace – Becky Ru- 20. I will make sure my babies always ride in one Freshman Boys Basket- Th e fi nal score was Wayne of THESE. $2400 not including printing cost. A post- ble 11; Brandi Bradtmueller card size ad only cost $60 ball: Th ursday, January 4th, Trace 36, Edgerton 26. 22. I will spend less time playing THESE. 4:30, Edgerton; Monday, 9. Records – Wayne Trace 3- Turnovers – Fort Jennings January 8th, 5:00, Paulding. 1, Edgerton 1-4. Varsity Girls Basketball: 18, Wayne Trace 24. Leading scorers: Junior Varsity Score – Fort Friday, January 5th, 6:30, @ WT – Jordan Sherry 11. Jennings 25, Wayne Trace 21. Edgerton; Tuesday, January Edgerton – Franz 10. EVERYBODY READS THE 9th, 6:00, Liberty Center. Varsity Boys Basketball: your source for Th ursday, January 4th, 6:00, ® Edgerton, Saturday, January YANKEE CANDLE WEST BEND NEWS! 6th, 6:00, Stryker. 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(419) 258-2000 Friday at 5:00 p.m. PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 4, 2007 “FROM THE VANTAGE POINT”: PAULDING COUNTY COM- is only 1.5% larger than the MISSIONERS $4,252,318 appropriated for BIG KIDS AND LITTLE KIDS the 2006 calendar year. Th e Paulding County General Fund appropria- Commissioners met in tions for the 2007 calendar regular session on Wednes- year, with 2006 fi gures in Enjoy The Colder Months Without Dry Skin day, December 20 and on parenthesis, are as follows: (NAPSA)—The colder months Wednesday, December 27, Sheriff and Jail $1,427,954 are notorious for inflicting dry, 2006. Th e Courthouse and irritated, flaky skin. Fortunately, ($1,420,602); Prosecut- a few tips from skin care experts other County offi ces were ing Attorney $203,618 can make it easier to keep skin closed on Monday, Decem- ($202,141); Common Pleas glowing and healthy, whatever the ber 25 for Christmas. weather does. Court $142,857 ($137,548); The combination of lower tem- Th e December 20 session Juvenile Court $126,128 peratures and reduced humidity was the last regular meeting ($125,804); Probate Court associated with the colder months for long-time Commission- naturally draws moisture from $39,467 ($39,644); County the skin, making it feel flaky, er Ron Lane. Lane served Court $212,434 ($229,714); scaly and even irritated and itchy. three full four-year terms Court of Appeals $6,100 According to experts, the key to as a Commissioner. During keeping itching and scratching at ($6,608); Law Library $8,419 bay is protecting your skin with Lane’s terms many improve- ($8,411); Clerk of Courts the right moisturizer. Here are a If you have persistently dry, itchy ments to the Courthouse $111,632 ($121,109); Re- few more tips: skin during the colder months, were accomplished. In addi- • Keep skin hydrated. Prob- choose a moisturizer that con- corder $140,215 ($138,594); ably the most important thing you tains glycerin and oatmeal. tion, the construction of the Treasurer $83,301 ($82,826); can do to prevent and treat dry, new jail began. “It will be Auditor $156,209 ($153,618); itchy skin is to moisturize every of wool or heavy material that can Cody Bloom, a junior in the Vantage Ag Diesel program hard to fi ll his shoes,” noted Election Board $156,789 day. Look for creams formulated be uncomfortable, especially for from Delphos Jeff erson, enjoys lunch with his little brother with glycerin—a key moisturizing excessively dry skin. Tighter Ed Straley, recently elected Jake. ($172,112); Coroner $40,056 agent—and oatmeal to soothe the clothes are more abrasive and to fi ll Lane’s seat. Following ($39,593); Commission- itch. Eucerin Calming Creme con- trap in perspiration, which softens the Wednesday meeting, tains both ingredients and it’s a the outer layer of skin, breaks ers $197,854 ($194,449); moisturizer that’s specifically down its protective barrier and the Commissioners hosted State Audit costs $47,000 made for the daily maintenance of worsens dry skin. a retirement open house at- ($47,000); Veterans Ser- persistently dry, itch-prone skin. • Use a humidifier. Don’t tended by many individu- It is even safe for very sensitive assume that staying out of the vices $142,125 ($139,454); skin and for use on children. cold will solve your winter skin als from Paulding County, Engineer/Tax Map $56,882 • Limit exposure to water. woes. Even staying indoors won’t neighboring counties, and ($14,835); Health Insur- Believe it or not, water can be keep your skin moisturized. the state commissioners’ very drying to the skin. Keep your A heated room has only about ance $100,000 ($92,122); organization. Lane actively showers short, and use lukewarm 15 percent relative humidity, leav- Building/Vehicle Insurance water, rather than taking long ing your skin feeling dry and tight. represented the interest of $185,509 ($139,100); Build- soaks in a hot bath or shower. This can be avoided by adding Paulding County by partici- After stepping out of the humidity to your surroundings ings and Grounds $293,000 pating as a member of sev- shower, pat your skin almost dry with a humidifier or placing pans ($260,774); Miscellaneous with a towel. Immediately after of water near radiators. eral statewide boards. toweling off or even washing your Even though winter causes dry Lou Ann Wannemacher, $63,000 ($73,347); Econom- hands, lock in moisture by apply- skin, taking precautions and fol- newly installed as County ic Development $35,420 ing lotion or cream while your lowing the doctor’s orders can ($35,420); Children’s Ser- skin is still damp. help to keep severely dry, itchy Treasurer, met with the • Wear soft, baggy clothing. skin under control. Commissioners to provide vices/Foster Care $157,000 Dress in breathable fabrics such For more information, visit her fi rst monthly report on ($192,747): OSU Extension as cotton and avoid clothing made www.EucerinUS.com. Van Wert’s Seth Blackmore, a junior in the Vantage Precision interest earnings. Her re- $90,000 ($90,000): Soil and Machining Technology program, and his little cousin Killian port detailed interest rates Water Conservation District (a preschooler at Vantage) got a special treat recently. Th ey $68,810 ($68,810); Paulding got to eat lunch together in the Cup and Saucer Restaurant for a series of secure invest- Northwest Ohio Boys Basketball Standings ments that mature periodi- County Agriculture Soci- along with some other preschoolers and their “big friends”. ety $17,000 ($17,000); EMA Th e big kids and the little kids had a great time. cally throughout the 2007 Northwest Conference calendar year. Th e Commis- $9,476 ($9,476). Lima Central Catholic 3-0 6-1 sioners expressed their ap- Following approval of the Crestview 3-0 8-2 preciation for the complete- appropriations, the Com- Ada 2-0 6-1 ness of her report. missioners expressed their Blufft on 2-1 6-3 Th e December 27 meet- appreciation of the work of Lincolnview 2-1 3-5 ing provided time for a last the elected offi cials and de- Spencerville 1-1 5-2 review of appropriations partment heads. Th e small Paulding 0-1 0-8 for the 2007 calendar year. increase in appropriations Delphos Jeff erson 0-3 3-5 All offi ces have submitted demonstrates the ability of Columbus Grove 0-3 2-5 their plans for the year. Th e the individuals to keep costs Allen East 0-3 0-8 appropriations include the to a bare minimum. General Fund, the funds Th e Paulding County Green Meadows Conference that are used for operating Commissioners meet in Hicksville 0-0 6-1 regular session on Mondays Wayne Trace 0-0 6-1 basic county services and Ayersville 0-0 5-1 the facilities. Th e 2007 Gen- and Wednesdays from 8:00 Antwerp 0-0 5-2 eral Fund appropriations to- a.m. to the close of busi- Edgerton 0-0 4-2 tal $4,318,255. Th is amount ness. Fairview 0-0 3-3 Holgate 0-0 4-4 Tinora 0-0 3-5 3: Amber Baker and her classmate Markee Rase, both junior Cosmetology students from Van Wert, spend lunchtime in the Cup and Saucer Restaurant with Amber’s nephew C.J. 943 East High Street Hicksville, OH 43526 Ph. 419-542-8913 Is there any comparison? FOR RENT: THIS SPACE Fax 419-542-7972 Remodeled weekly if you request. High-traffi c area. Why Advertise? Convenient location. All maint. included. Clean & Comfortable! Call 419-258-2000 for more info Advertising ensures that your business will be noticed. Your Camping Hookups Coming April, 2007 sales will increase, and people will remember your name fi rst. Advertising regularly is very important to the success of your ERICH’S REPAIR business. 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Where a zombie. School gets extra next state over and gets an his update of the Farm Focus Ohio Department of tion over the transportation did we as a society lose com- money from state because Jef- abortion without her parent’s Plots, Ron Hammond with Transportation (ODOT) Di- facility involved. Th e funding mon sense? frey has a disability. consent or knowledge. Mary an Insect report of 2006 and rector Gordon Proctor today will be provided for projects Scenario: Jack pulls into Scenario: Billy breaks a given condoms and told to be 2007, Peter Th omison will announced ODOT will begin to be awarded in State Fiscal school parking lot with rifl e window in his father’s car and more careful next time. talk on handling new corn accepting funding request ap- year 2010. Th e application in gun rack. his Dad gives him a whip- Scenario: Pedro fails high hybrids, and Mark Loux will plications on January 1, 2007 process will begin January 1, 1953 – Vice Principal ping. school English. present on Glyphosate Util- for Transportation Enhance- 2007 by submitting a Letter of comes over, takes a look at 1953 – Billy is more careful 1953: Pedro goes to sum- ity. Commercial, Private, and ment, Small City and Mu- Interest (LOI) to the respec- Jack’s rifl e, goes to his car and next time, grows up normal, mer school, passes English, C.C.A. credits are available. nicipal Bridge projects. Th e tive ODOT district offi ce by gets his to show Jack. goes to college, and becomes goes to college. Registration will be at 8:15 programs provide approxi- February 1, 2007. 2006 – School goes into a successful businessman. 2006: Pedro’s cause is a.m. Wednesday January 10, mately $27 million in federal Small City Program — Th e lockdown, FBI called, Jack 2006 – Billy’s Dad is ar- taken up by state democratic 2007 and the program will funding, through ODOT, for Small City Program provides hauled off to jail and never rested for child abuse. Billy party. Newspaper articles ap- conclude in the aft ernoon. a variety of local transporta- approximately $8 million in sees his truck or gun again. removed to foster care and pear nationally explaining Lunch will be provided. Any- tion infrastructure projects federal funding to cities with Counselors called in for trau- joins a gang. Billy’s sister is that teaching English as a re- one interested in attending or throughout the state. populations between 5,000 matized students and teach- told by state psychologist that quirement for graduation is sponsoring the 2007 Agron- “Every year these pro- and 24,999. Currently, there ers. she remembers being abused racist. ACLU fi les class action omy Day should contact the grams provide core funding are 58 small cities statewide Scenario: Johnny and herself and their Dad goes to lawsuit against state school Paulding County Extension to Ohio’s small cities and that meet these criteria. Th is Mark get into a fi st fi ght aft er prison. Billy’s mom has aff air system and Pedro’s English offi ce at 419-399-8225 or for municipalities,” Proctor said. program may be used by the school. with psychologist. teacher. English banned from more information visit our “Whether it’s for an enhance- incorporated localities for any 1953 – Crowd gathers. Scenario: Mark gets a core curriculum. Pedro given web site at: http://paulding. ment project or a bridge re- road, safety or signal project Mark wins. Johnny and Mark headache and takes some diploma anyway but ends up osu.edu/agriculture-natural- placement, this funding helps on the Federal-aid highway shake hands and end up best headache medicine to school. mowing lawns for a living be- resources/aghome. to advance projects that are system. Th e funding will be friends. Nobody goes to jail, 1953 – Mark shares head- cause he can’t speak English. BOYS’ FRESHMAN BASKET- important to our communi- provided for projects to be ache medicine with Principal Scenario: Johnny takes awarded in State Fiscal Year nobody arrested, nobody ex- BALL: DELPHOS ST. JOHN’S ties.” pelled. who has a headache also. apart left over fi recrackers 2010. Th e application process VS. WAYNE TRACE Transportation Enhance- 2006 – Police called, 2006 – Police called, Mark from the 4th of July, puts ment Program — Th e Trans- runs from January 1, 2007 SWAT team arrives, arrests expelled from school for drug them in a model airplane portation Enhancement Pro- through March 1, 2007. Johnny and Mark. Charge violations. Car searched for paint bottle, blows up a red Wednesday, December 27 Municipal Bridge Pro- Delphos St. John’s and Wayne gram makes available $11 them with assault, both ex- drugs and weapons. ant bed. million in federal funding to gram — Th e Municipal pelled even though Johnny Scenario: Mary turns up 1953 – Ants die. Trace took it to the court in Bridge Program provides Boys’ Freshman basketball. preserve historic transporta- started it. pregnant. 2006 – BATF, Homeland tion sites, provide landscap- approximately $8 million in Scenario: Jeff rey won’t be 1953 – Five High School Security, FBI called. Johnny Th e fi nal score was Delphos federal funding to municipal St. John’s 65, Wayne Trace 29. ing and other scenic enhance- still in class, disrupts other Boys leave town. Mary does charged with domestic ter- ments to local roadways and corporations and transit au- students. her senior year at a special rorism, FBI investigates par- Records: Delphos St. John’s thorities for bridge replace- 7-0, Wayne Trace 3-2. add pedestrian bicycle and 1953 – Jeff rey sent to offi ce school for expectant mothers. ents, siblings removed from walking paths throughout ment or bridge rehabilitation home, computers confi scated, Leading Scorers: projects. Bridges must carry Wayne Trace – Jordan Ohio. Local governments out- Dairy Queen Johnny’s Dad goes on a terror side the boundaries of Metro- vehicular traffi c to be eligible watch list and is never allowed Sherry 14, Jason Gordon 8. for funding. Bridges that exist Delphos St. John’s – Clark politan Planning Organiza- to fl y again. tions (MPOs) are eligible for solely for railroad or pedes- WISHES YOU A Scenario: Johnny falls 16, Backus 11, Ricker 10, Ulm trian facilities are not eligible 10. program funding. Addition- Watch for future while running during recess ally, local governments within for funding. Th e funding will HAPPY NEW YEAR weekend specials and scrapes his knee. He is SETH SMITH ACCEPTED AT Allen, Belmont, Licking and be provided for projects to be found crying by his teacher, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH- Washington counties that are awarded in State Fiscal Year HOT EATS - COOL TREATS Mary. Mary, hugs him to 2011. Th e application pro- DAIRY QUEEN WESTERN OHIO within an MPO region can 1101 N. Williams Street comfort him. also apply to receive project cess is from January 1, 2007 DAILY SPECIALS* Paulding, OH 45879 1953 – In a short time funding. Citizen groups or through March 1, 2007. Phone: 419-399-2542 Johnny feels better and goes Seth Smith, son of Marc SOUP NEW STORE HOURS: on playing. Smith and Tawnya English *No additional discounts will be available on these advertised specials. Mon.-Sat. 10:30 - 9:00 of Antwerp, Ohio, has been Be sure to tell the businesses you patronize, that you saw Sun. 11:00 - 9:00 2006 – Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and accepted to the University of their ad in the West Bend News. loses her job. She faces three Northwestern Ohio in Lima, years in State Prison. OH to begin classes in the Lynne Mansfi eld August session where he will Sylvia’S Country Dog Grooming & Boarding OSU EXTENSION TO HOST be majoring in the Diesel 2187 CR 144, AGRONOMY DAY Technology program. Seth at- Portraits “Signature Embroidery” tends Antwerp High School. www.sylviascountryportraits.com Antwerp, OH 45813 at Custom Creations Th e Ohio State University 419-258-1442 DUSTIN SENSABAUGH AC- Extension of Paulding County Pickup or For Your Embroidered & Printed Apparel CEPTED AT UNIVERSITY OF will be hosting an Agronomy delivery available on Day at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, NORTHWESTERN OHIO January 10, 2007 at the Pauld- select days, Payne & Carole Gross 419-258-2207 Antwerp areas. 112 A. N. Williams Bus: 419-399-4151 ing Extension Center located Dustin Sensabaugh, son of Capture a moment in time on the Paulding County Fair- Is your dog missing? Call Dave Paulding, OH 45879 On the West Side of the Square Chuck Sensabaugh and Carla for a lifetime of memories. grounds. Sensabaugh of Antwerp has Cline at our local shelter 399-9728 Th e 2006 Agronomy Day been accepted to the Univer- sity of Northwestern Ohio Quality Service in Lima, OH to begin classes at a Fair Price in the August session where Tired of dealing with strangers for your propane needs? he will be majoring in the Call your friends at Anchor Propane Diesel Technology program. Hormann’s Dustin attends Antwerp High Paulding County’s only locally owned propane company School. HEATING & COOLING R PR O O H P C A Over 38 years Owners: N N Have Something to sell? ANTWERP, OHIO E Kerry Lanz and Mike Winans A propane experience Classifi ed ads are $5.00 for 25 words or less and only $.10 for •(419) 258-1640• 866-399-4590 419-399-4590 each additional word. A River Runs Through It —Ya, That’s Paulding County

The West Bend News PAGE 10 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 4, 2007 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] RESERVOIR WAR — APRIL sons to keep off insects. which on one side had the Toledo, to assemble fi ft y men had been tipped off , was met (partial list) 25, 1887 In the early 1880’s when words—No Compromise— from the 16th regiment and when he was sighted from O.S. Applegate – ring- shipping by canal had all but and on other side—Th e Res- report for duty in Paulding the train by a reception com- leader, Wordon Sperry – By: Caroline Zimmerman ceased, the citizens of Ant- ervoir Must Go—they were County. mittee composed by “Dyna- ringleader (gold tooth), Bob With the coming of the werp and community looked sworn to secrecy. On the evening of April miters” and headed by O.S. Perry, Asa Boland, Chas. railroad which speeded up out over this gloomy and Th ey assumed the name 26, 1887, troops arrived to Applegate. Upon being told Boland, Ezra Beams, Mr. the shipping facilities, ship- impenetrable swamp that of Dynamiters. In their fi rst protect the canal and reser- that his business was known, Hardy, Warner Ryel (han- ping by canal became less was no longer a source of attempt a Mr. Hardy was del- voir from further damage. he was asked to go get what dled dynamite; met detective each year. Th ere was also an- revenue, they decided it was egated or hired by Eli Mun- Th e troops numbering he came for and leave town. with noose hanging over his other drawback—shipping time to abandon the canal son to fl oat a bucket fi lled about 53 men and 9 offi cers Looking into the grim arm.) on the canal was at a stand- and reservoir and reclaim with dynamite with a long were armed with muskets and determined faces of the Others who stood guard still in the winter when ice this fl ooded land for farming fuse attached into a feeder and 2,000 rounds of am- group, and upon a coil of or assisted with the digging covered the sluggish waters purposes. from the reservoir side. munition, and Gatlin guns rope with a noose dangling and such other duties as were of the canal. In 1886 a petition which Th e damage caused by with 45,000 rounds of am- down from the arm of War- assigned to them were: In 1870 the state of Indi- stated the grievances of the this explosion and also sev- munition. Th ese guns were ner Ryel, he exclaimed, “Al- Jack Graves, Chas. ana abolished the entire part reservoir and asked for the eral others at diff erent points mounted on the banks of the right gentlemen, alright, if Graves, Joe Champion, Sr., of the canal that lay within abandonment of the canal were promptly repaired by reservoir to rake the north that’s the way you feel about Mr. Shaw, Henry Harris, their state. Aft er that the ca- from the Indiana state line men from Defi ance. and east banks if found it, I’ll bid you good-day.” He Jess Bond, Wesley Johnson, nal was open only from An- to the junction of the Miami Th rough the infl uence of necessary, but nothing hap- then promptly started walk- H.H. Gordon, Lew Gordon, twerp to Junction, a distance and also the Six Mile reser- these same parties the State pened. Th ey tried to repair ing toward Hicksville for the John B. Zuber, John Pocock, of about 18 miles where it voir, was sent to Columbus to of Ohio placed watchmen or the damage previously done benefi t of his health. E.M. Sunday, Geo. Munson, intersected with the Miami be considered by the House guards to protect its proper- but without success. About a month later Gov. Eli Munson, Francis Zuber, Canal. About all it was used of Representatives, where it ty. One of these guards was Soldiers doing guard duty Foraker made a personal visit Nick Harrman, Frank Lamb, for by that time was to get was passed. Worden Sperry (now living on the reservoir bank sighted to Antwerp. He was met by a Frank Leamon, Simon Ned- logs to the local mills and to Th e bill was fought bit- in Antwerp). For this guard no enemy—there was only group of citizens and escort- row, Al Marlin, H.A. Over- other mills located at Defi - terly by a large delegation duty he received $1.50 per the rushing of the water. ed to the scenes of the late myer, E.L. Overmyer, Geo. ance, Ohio. from Defi ance, which still night. (Incidentally, he was Suddenly, apparently out destruction where he saw the Overmyer, Wm Smith, Andy As the country became depended on the canal for also one of the dynamiters.) of nowhere, raised the dy- dilapidated condition of the Smith. more settled, and farming raft ing logs to its manufac- Under cover of darkness he namiters, surrounded and reservoir and the canal and Th ere were many oth- began to move back away turing plants in that city. In would open the gates leading captured the guards on duty, the swampy condition of the ers from the surrounding from the streams they were March 1887 the bill was de- from the reservoir into the other guards fared similarly, surrounding country. towns and communities who met by the back water of the feated in the Senate by a vote canal and would permit the though no harm befell them. During this visit he made helped or furnished money reservoir which fed this ca- of 26 to 8. water to run out during the Previously, these Dyna- a speech in which he prom- for explosives and other ne- nal. Th is backwater was also Th e defeat of this bill night. miters had quietly left town ised that he would do all in cessities. None of these men the cause of much illness— brought out the fi ghting Finally on the night of (Antwerp) and had board- his power to remedy these were punished and Gov. ague and typhoid being the spirit of the citizens of Ant- April 25, 1887 a large force of ed the East bound train to conditions, which he did. Foraker extended his hand principle ones. It was also a werp. men gathered numbering be- Knoxdale, and from there In May 1888, a second bill to Worden Sperry and asked breeding place for mosqui- Small groups began to tween 200 and 300 carrying walked to the reservoir. was passed by both houses him to forget the part inci- toes. gather under cover of dark- large amounts of dynamite. In getting this group of which then became a law— dents. It was said that a man ness, meeting under sworn All were carrying guns. With men (back) on board the and the fi nal chapter of the Note: Th e above historical waling on the banks of the secrecy to make secret plans a grim determination—no train (with their captured reservoir and canal. information was taken from reservoir could be carried to drain the reservoir. Th e compromise–Th e reservoir guards), John Pocock (who Here are the names of “1841 – A Century of Prog- away by the swarms of large writer and researcher of this must go. was a member of the dyna- some the men from the local- ress – 1941” by O.E. Ehrhart. mosquitoes, long clothes article (O.E. Ehrhart) had in- Th ey traveled by foot, by miters) who was agent for ity who took an active part in Much of his information was were worn even in warm sea- terviewed everyone living at horse and by wagon. A part the Wabash at that time, in- the dynamiting—there are a taken from actual interviews the time of the printing of his of the delegation went to formed the conductor of the number of others who names and Antwerp town records. book (1941). “In printing this Junction under leadership of train to pay no attention to have escaped the memory of Please send your informa- story of the draining of this O.S. Applegate. People living them—just collect their tick- those persons the author of tion (county history and Clean, Inc. large body of water I have along the canal were warned ets and put them off at their this book interviewed for his genealogical) to: Caroline interviewed nearly every liv- to vacate. Another delega- destination. historical material. cz Zimmerman, 7292 Co. Rd. Carpet ing person in this vicinity tion went to Tate’s Landing, But it also required his ef- Six Mile Reservoir Dyna- 176, Antwerp, OH 45813. who had an active part in the part way between Antwerp forts to quiet the passengers miters: dynamiting of the reservoir. and Junction. Others went on the train, as this group Cleaning Th e story thus printed is just to the lock at the lower end entered all masked and • Only 18¢ a square foot as it was told me and I think of the reservoir and still oth- armed with shotguns, rifl es this is the fi rst time their ers began digging through and revolvers. TIRES • Janitorial Services name has ever appeared in the reservoir bank in several Among this group was Wholesale • Commercial print.” places to within a few feet of Worden Sperry and al- • Residential Several secret meetings the water, large charges of though masked as the oth- All Brands and Sizes were held in the back room dynamite were then placed ers in the group, he exposed References Available of Frank Lamb’s barber in the remaining bank. a gold tooth (which at that cars • trucks • motorcycles • atvs shop, and above the store Th e other delegation hav- time which was rather un- Sherry Sales and Service 419-782-4436 of Oliver Applegate in Ant- ing arrived at their scenes common). As Worden was 9917 Road 171, Oakwood, OH Aaron Lipp, werp, Ohio. of operation, saturated the one of the ring leaders he Owner Under a black banner wooden locks with kerosene was recognized by one of the 419-594-3305 and placing two charges of captured guards. dynamite of fi ft y pounds He was later arrested, Free Estimates 20+ Colors each in each of the locks. taken to Paulding and placed TAZ Construction Services LLC At the set time the mighty under bond. Th e bond was Tony Zartman roar of the explosion of 100 insuffi cient in size to hold all 4376 Rd. 33, Payne, Ohio 45880 pounds of dynamite echoed the names of citizens from Rain Tech through the night from the this community who went Phone 419-263-2977 Seamless Gutters direction of Junction. 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One of the dynamiters * Insured (419) 258-1818 Before the rumbling had who was present through the I Cor. 10:31 - whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. ceased the sky was lighted text was: “Th e sword of Gov. by the explosion of several Foraker be upon us and the GET YOUR KICKS! hundred pounds of dyna- roaring of mighty waters is mite placed in the lock at the heard throughout the land Gen Kotsu Karate is lower point of the reservoir and groans and lamenta- now enrolling for new and in the bank separating tions riseth up from the city students. the water from the canal. of Defi ance.” With a mighty rush, the wa- Th e soldiers stayed on LLC Call 419-399-3222 ter poured out into the canal, duty at the reservoir one 260-657-5561 for information or to sign and from there over into the week. Th ey had been treated 17402 State Road 37 • P.O. Box 135 up! 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8515 Blufft on Road Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809 www.westbendnews.net or online at http://www.awsusa.com/aws/_career/jobapp/onlineapp.aspx PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 4, 2007 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] SHSN LOUIS PRICE ON PAULDING COUNTY COM- already been informed by the 60-YEAR PRESENTATION PAULDING BRANCH LIBRARY LEAVE FROM NAVY MISSIONERS Ohio Department of Taxa- HIGHLIGHTS MASONIC tion that over $28,000 of the MEETING OFFERS FREE WIRELESS ACCESS Th e Paulding County shortage is due to a vendor in Commissioners met in regu- another county sending their WM Walter Schilb and Th e Paulding County card and will be issued access lar session on Monday, De- sales tax to Paulding County several other Hicksville Ma- Carnegie Library is pleased information when they re- cember 18, 2006. rather that their own county. sons traveled to Hickory to announce what may be quest the service. 3. Th e wire- Th e Commissioners par- Th e Commissioners have sent Creek last Wednesday to the fi rst free wireless Inter- less connection will only be ticipated in the annual Win- a letter to the Department present a 60-year pin and cer- net access point in Paulding good in the library building. of Taxation asking for addi- ter Conference of the County tifi cate from MWM Michael County. According to Susan Patrons will not be able to tional information about the Commissioners Association Himes to Gerald Massie. Hill, library director, “We are access wireless Internet on li- collections and distribution of Ohio (CCAO) during the Gerald joined Masonic Lodge thrilled to be able to off er this brary grounds, in the parking week of December 11. Th e of sales tax revenue. free service to our patrons. lot or from nearby locations. Time was also spent re- #357 in January of 1947 annual conference, held in and has since transferred to We invite patrons with lap- 4. Existing library policies Columbus, allowed the Com- viewing progress on the new tops to bring their comput- will apply to the wireless con- jail project. It is anticipated Hicksville Lodge #478. missioners to attend informa- Aft er returning WM ers into the main library and nection. Violations of the pol- tion session on trends in state that the project will be com- use our free connection. Th e icy may result in legal action plete toward the end of Janu- Schilb opened the Lodge and Louis “Louie, Lou” is a revenue and new state man- the pledge was given. Fift y- service should be available in or loss of library privileges. 2005 graduate of Antwerp. dates. At the general session ary. Sheriff Harrow has been year members in attendance full-force aft er January 2nd.” “Free wireless access is the He enlisted in the Navy and of the conference, Paulding training new employees for included Gene McClellan, Th ere are a few things pa- next step the library is taking completed his Basic Training County Commissioner Ron the facility. Th e new jail can Doyle Johnson, and Wayne trons requesting this service in providing the best service at the Recruit Training Com- Lane was recognized for his hold up to 52 individuals, in- need to know: 1. Th e wire- for all our customers,” states mand, Great Lakes, Illinois twelve years of service as a cluding females. Male guards Carr along with nine Past Masters. Others in attendance less connection at the main Hill. For more information in November of 2005. He was Commissioner and for his are able to guard male in- library will only be available regarding this new free wire- then sent to Mississippi for service as a member of the mates but female guards are were Jim Kline, Lee Kallsen, Tim Betts, Bill Metz, George during normal open hours. less service, contact the li- further training before being CCAO Board of Trustees. At necessary for the female pop- 2. Patrons will need a Pauld- brary at 419-399-2032. Underwood, Scott Ruppert, deployed to Japan, where he the Monday, December 18 ulation, 24 hours a day, seven ing County Carnegie Library has been for a year. meeting, Lane reported, “I days a week. Th e require- Russell St. Johns and guest He is stationed on the USS have enjoyed the opportunity ments for the number of jail- Hanson “Curly” Lilly from Kittyhawk, which is our Na- to serve as a Commissioner ors per prisoner are mandated Bryan #215. We can do your wedding, graduation, anniversary or vy’s only forwardly deployed for Paulding County.” by the state. Also, the Bureau Birthday cards were sent any other announcement that you may need! aircraft carrier. He will be Th ree newly elected coun- of Adult Detention (BAD) re- to Earl Walters December Come in and browse our selection!! quired that the new building 29, Terry Ayers January 10, home on leave from January ty offi cials visited with the West Bend Printing & Publishing - 419-258-2000 3rd through the 28th. He has Commissioners during the have a separation between the and Jim Wonderly January seen many places throughout Monday session. Ed Straley, radio dispatch area and the 4. Get well cards were signed Japan, Taiwan, and Australia, Commissioners-elect; Susan jail supervision room. and sent to Fred Leavell and just to name a few. He has ad- Simpson, Auditor-elect; and Th e Monday business ac- Charles Carey. A letter was vanced quickly through the Tiff any Beckman, County tivity concentrated on year- read from Eileen (Hamp- ranks with his hard work, de- Court Judge-elect met with end changes in several of the son) Snyder of Camp Hill, DEAN CLEAN termination and dedication the Commissioners at three many funds used for county PA stating that her father, to his country. diff erent times. responsibilities. Th e county PM Al Hampson, is getting Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning His parents, Th eresa Essex Final sales tax revenues fi scal year runs from January along better aft er his recent of Antwerp, William Price were approximately $130,000 1 to December 31 each year. illness. Al is currently stay- of Van Buren, Ohio, and his less than 2005 fi gures. Th is Th e early projection of reve- ing with his daughter and was Commercial and Residential step-dad Bruce Essex are very fi nal fi gure is in line with the nue and expenditure for some pleased to receive all the get proud of him, and are anx- lower sales tax revenues pre- of the funds oft en needs to well cards from his friends 419-393-4296 iously looking forward to his viously reported during the be changed due to new grant and fellow Masons in Ohio. It time at home. year. Th e Commissioners have award revenue or changes in was reported that PM Elmer planned expenditures. One Woodcox is on the mend. example is the Election Board Th e main topic of discus- 419-399-7597 reacting to additional dollars sion was the roof. It has been Simon Says needed to purchase two new 21 years since the roof has had CERTAINTEED 419-399-2049 electronic voting machines. much attention so the Temple Vinyl Replacement Windows Dog Kennels Th e Board will be able to Board is currently looking buy the new equipment with into maintaining and repair- funds not spent in other line AS LOW AS $279.00 6 Golden Retrievers ing certain areas. A generous items but the approval of the donation was accepted from INSTALLED! ready by Christmas - Commissioners is required the Massie family and will be before the action can be com- added to the Scholarship Fund Bruce Essex no papers - $200 each pleted. for the 2007 school year. 419-487-0201 Th e Courthouse and other WB Schilb, in closing, county offi ces will be closed called for a special meeting on Monday, December 25 to take place on Friday Janu- and Monday, January 1 for ary 5th at 7:00 p.m. for the Christmas and New Years. 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