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“FROM THE VANTAGE POINT”: 38th ANNU- NEW HAVEN LIONS CLUB ANTWERP EMS PANCAKE BARGAIN BIN DONATES TO PCH BBQ DINNER & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST AL VANTAGE SENIOR AWARDS ASSEMBLY FUNDRAISER THERAPY DEPT. Th e New Haven Lions Club will be hosting a BBQ Th e Antwerp EMS will Chicken Dinner on June be having a pancake and 20, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. sausage breakfast fund- through 1:00 p.m. at Ken’s raiser on Saturday June 6th Meat Market in New Haven, prior to the Rib Fest. We are IN. Th e menu includes ½ raising money for gear and BBQ chicken, baked beans, equipment for the Antwerp and applesauce. Th e Lions EMS personnel. Th e break- Club will also be accepting fast includes pancakes and donations of eye glasses at sausage, coff ee and juice; this time for Lions Recycle we will also be having a for Sight. 50/50 drawing on that day. Th e all you can eat break- PARADE AT SUMMER FEST fast will be held at the An- IN WOODBURN – JUNE 13th twerp EMS station on the corner of Cleveland and “Woodburn Yesterday & Daggett Streets in Antwerp Karlee Trammell receives the Robert Brandt Scholarship Donna Pieper, treasurer of department. Today” is the theme for the from 8:00 a.m. til 12:00 p.m. the Bargain Bin of Paulding Th e therapy department from Lisa McClure of the Paulding County Foundation (left ) Summer Fest Parade on June Hope to see you there. and Vantage Superintendent Staci Kaufman. County, Inc. is shown present- has grown leaps and bounds in 13th. Line up is at 9:15 a.m. ing a check for $5,000 to Joe the last few years and the Bar- Family, friends, and home members and classmates for with the parade beginning at 91st ANNUAL BLUE CREEK Fisher of the Paulding County gain Bin members are proud school representatives, gath- their guidance, friendship 10:00 a.m. at the Methodist ALUMNI BANQUET Hospital therapy department. that they are a part of this. ered at the annual Awards and support. Church on Becker St. Th e pa- Th is past year members of the Bargain Bin will continue to Assembly on Wednesday, Each year, career technical rade route will be from Main Th e 91st annual Blue Creek Bargain Bin have been on a honor those men and women May 20, 2015 to recognize teachers select outstanding Street Oasis through Wood- Alumni banquet will be held mission of raising money for a who had the foresight of seeing the achievements and accom- students to receive an “Award burn on Main Street, 101 to Saturday June 20 at 6:00 p.m. new building to be built at the a need for rehabilitation. Who plishments of senior students of Distinction”. To be eligible the entrance of the park on at Wayne Trace High School. corner of Harrison and Cher- would have guessed that when enrolled in Vantage career for this award, a student must the east end and continuing Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. ry Streets in Paulding. Th is the Bargain Bin was begun technical programs. Awards demonstrate leadership qual- through the park. Th e cate- for visitation. Th is could be has not been an easy task as for the support of polio vic- of Distinction and scholar- ities at school, have outstand- gories for judging are: Most the LAST ALL-CLASS RE- we still have quite a ways to go tims that it would grow into a ships highlighted the event ing achievement in their pro- UNION so please plan to at- to reach our goal of $250,000. place where a person can gain and juniors put technology Original, Best Th emed and gram area, show exceptional Best Decorated. Entries are tend. But we have faith that we will new strength tin the physical to the test as they watched skills in the subject area, par- open to anyone who would Classes of 1970, 1971, 1965, meet our goal and because of form as well as rehab with new the assembly via “live video ticipate as an active member like to participate either in- 1955, and 1945 will be recog- this we have chosen to contin- knee and hip replacements streaming” from classrooms. of a school career technical nized. Reservations should ue our support of the therapy dividually or as a business. (Continued to Page 4) Th e student speaker for club and demonstrate coop- be made as soon as possible this year’s assembly was Cole eration, initiative and respon- Get your thinking hats on by sending them to Annette and plan now to be involved. Ketchum, a senior in the Pre- sibility. Th is year’s “Award Hirn at 11795 Dull Robinson US Veteran cision Machining program of Distinction” winners are: Let’s make this year’s parade Road, Van Wert, OH 45891 Windows & Doors from Parkway. Cole shared Tyler Foust, Auto Technology the very best ever to help or call her at 419.238.2851. how coming to Vantage pro- (Delphos Jeff erson), Tyler Tal- celebrate Woodburn’s 150th Deadline for reservations is Free Estimates vided him with opportunities boom, Auto Body (Delphos anniversary! Call Tonya at June 10. O.C. Duration Shingles he never realized were possi- Jeff erson), David Leathers, 260-255-0075 to enter or Group photographs will 28 Years Experience ble and the news that he will Building & Grounds (Delphos with any questions concern- be off ered this year by Gary begin a permanent full-time St. Johns), Derek Schroeder, ing the parade. You may also Lane. Any graduate who Residential & Commercial • Fully Insured job @ Nidec Minster Manu- Precision Machining (Kali- register on-line. did not receive notifi cation facturing thanks to his tech- da), Austin Schulte, Welding should contact Annette. Art Simonin - Owner, Owens Preferred Contractor nical training at Vantage. He (Kalida), Arik Mitchener, Wayne Trace graduates are Business Phone: 419-399-5244 also thanked teachers, staff Check out New Haven Fit- (Continued to Page 5) ness on page 9! welcome to attend. 419-771-9059 or 419-399-4247 Quality Work BRAGG AMISH Creative Design & Construction LLC. Over 25 years! GRACE Schmucker Chiropractichiropracti CONSTRUCTION HOME IMPROVEMENT GARAGES • BASEMENTS (Foundation, Pole Barns - Garages 38 Years Experience! 38Walls Years & Repair, Experience! Waterproo ng) Roofs - Decks 419.399.2322 ROOM ADDITIONS Larry D. Grace Carpenter Work, Roo ng, Siding & Sof ts New Homes & All Types Owner Settling, Bowing, Cracking? No problem! Licensed & Insured Add some Grace Maintenance Free Decks & Patio Rooms 30+ Years of Experience to your place! Victorian Porches & Gazebos Built 402 W. Wayne St. Doors & Windows Installed & Room Additions 260-403-8949 260-417-2651 Paulding, OH 45879 Licensed • Bonded • Insured $20! 4th Generation Carpenters Free Estimates Call for Estimates CDChomeimprovements.com Installation Available ANTWERP’S 6TH ANNUAL CLEVELAND STREET We specialize in helping with: RIB FEST Headaches, Carpal Tunnel Shoulder, Knee, Foot & Back Pain Saturday, June 6 Sciatica, Auto Accidents Between the VFW and Fire Hall

Neuropathy , Sprains/Strains Double Hung, Sliders, Awning, Casements, Picture Windows, $ Patio & Exterior Doors, Vinyl Storms NEW! 1st Annual • 5K River Run 15 pre-entry, $20 day of entry – 9am start time TMJ, Massage Therapy (Call Carrie Reeb @ 517-243-0735 to pre-register or for more information on 5K) 260-410-3276 • [email protected] EMS Cot Race SPORTS PHYSICALS • 50/50 Raf e • DJ Music 12-7 pm FOR $20! FREE ESTIMATES • CONTRACTORS WELCOME For more information Call or Visit our Showroom at 7432 Brush College Rd., Woodburn, IN contact Coni Gaisford • Sham Band 7-11 pm or Ashley McDougall • Rib Vendors 11:30 am - 8:00 pm: NEWEW PATIENT PICKLES BBQ • TIMMY’S BBQ • STELLA BLUE 6SHFLDO • Ribs • Pulled Pork • Brats • Hamburgers • Hotdogs • Curly Fries Includes: Consultation, YENSER GROSS • Steamed Corn on the Cob • Pop • Water • Sweet Tea 1st Adjustment & Therapy HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING,LLC. • Lemonade Shake-ups • Beer Pavilion Initial ENTIRE VISIT • Corn Hole Tournament $15 per person – Starting at noon $ .00 Service Technicians and Installers (Contact Tom Derck at 419-506-0671 to register or for more info) for 27 ! 103 West Merrin Street • Payne, OH Call to make an appointment at: For more information visit www.villageofantwerp.com Find us on facebook under 419-506-9010 ACDC Antwerp Community Development Committee 410 East River Street, Antwerp, OH Dustin Sensabagh 419-506-0576 • Tom Derck 419-506-0671 Located East side of town on Old 24 419-263-2000 Event sponsored by ACDC Dr. Chris Bragg PAGE 2 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 27, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] OBITUARIES neral Home, Spencerville, IN. the world around them for- Julie Burenga, CPA/CFA SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK To view an online obituary & ever. will lead the classes on Tues- sign the guestbook, please visit We are raising a genera- day evenings from 7:00-8:30 “For God did not send his Son into the world to con- www.cbwfuneralhome.com. demn the world, but to save the world through him.” tion that spends money they p.m. at First United Method- Hebrews 6:10 don’t have to buy things they ist Church. Th e class will run — PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR don’t need to impress people for nine weeks. Th e video se- CENTER DINING CENTER they don’t even like! Gen- ries features Rachel Ramsey, MENU 5/27 – 6/2 eration Change gives teens who leads teens as they learn NSCC RECOGNIZES FOUR VAN WERT AREA REGISTERED the tools they need to win through peer testimonies, ce- NURSING GRADUATES IN SPECIAL PINNING CEREMONY 5/27 – Beef stroganoff over with money and avoid the lebrity encouragement (Toby egg noodles, brussel sprouts, mistakes their parents have Mac, Michael W. Smith, and stewed tomatoes, banana, made, said Ramsey. Jason and Daniel of Hawk dinner roll Every day, our youth are Nelson), and Dave’s exciting 5/28 – Pork cutlet, cheesy bombarded with a million teaching style. Teens will see mash potatoes, caulifl ower, diff erent voices everything how God’s and Grandma’s sherbet, apple cranberry sal- from billboards to internet ways of handling money can NEW HAVEN, IN ad, dinner roll ads telling them who they are empower them to become a Marie Delagrange Len- gacher, 85, went to be with Jesus 5/29 – Liver & onions, and measuring their worth generation of change! on Monday, May 25, 2015 at her mashed potatoes, wax beans, by what they have. Th e pres- Class size is limited so home. She was born in Grabill, apple juice, pineapple tidbits, sure to be accepted in today’s please sign up soon by calling IN on August 29, 1929 to the dinner roll; Liver Alt: Swiss stuff -centered world drives 419-238-0631 ext. 302 or call late Henry & Katie (Graber) steak them, and perhaps even their with questions. You can also Delagrange. 6/1 – Hamburger gravy, parents, to throw money away visit this Web site at http:// Surviving include children: mashed potatoes, seasoned on things that don’t matter all www.daveramsey.com/hope/ Louetta (Howard) Schwartz carrots, ambrosia, goldfi sh in an attempt to be somebody. generationchange/ of Burr Oak, MI; Leann (Scot) crackers, biscuit White of Ft. Wayne, IN; Mary 6/2 – BBQ pork sandwich, Lou (Dave) Myers of Hunter- town, IN; Linda (Phil) Yoder of potato salad, coleslaw, pine- Mark Center, OH; Kevin (Bren- apple, orange & banana cup, da) Delagrange of Spencerville, raisins IN; Mark (Marsha) Delagrange Th e following graduates were recognized during the cere- of New Haven, IN; Larry (Betty) PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR mony: (seated) Michele Morehous, Sarah Sutton, (standing) Megan Coughlin, and Corrina Haggerty. Lengacher of Woodburn, IN; CENTER ACTIVITIES 5/27 Louetta (Earl) Yoder of Wood- burn, IN; Vernon (Jeanine) – 6/2 Four students completing Ohio at the NSCC satellite Lengacher of Woodburn, IN; PAULDING & WYANDOT Slusher noted the stats Northwest State Community classroom and lab site. Th is Jeanette Lengacher of Rockhill, 5/27 – Walking Zumba COUNTY EMPLOYEES PRE- which further demonstrate College’s LPN to RN regis- program allows Licensed tered nursing associate de- Practical Nurses to continue SC; Joyce (Larry) Delagrange of at 10:30 a.m.; Craft s at 12:30 VAIL IN ROADEO the abilities of the district’s Spencerville, IN; Loren (Pen- p.m.; Grocery Shopping at drivers. Of the 12 transpor- gree program were recently their education to become a ny) Lengacher of New Haven, pinned in a special ceremony Registered Nurse. 1:30 p.m. Employees in the Pauld- tation districts in the state, IN; Lester (Beth) Lengacher of 5/28 – Bingo with Th e District 1 was one of only held for the graduates. Grad- For more information on Leo-Cedarville, IN; 61 grand- ing and Wyandot County Gardens at 10:00 a.m.; Exer- three to have a perfect score uates are eligible to take the programs available through children & 34 great grandchil- Ohio Department of Trans- National Council Licensure Northwest State in Van Wert dren; Brother Amos “Mose” cise at 10:00 a.m.; Turn up at last winter in returning all af- 12:15 p.m. portation (ODOT) garag- Exam and enter directly into contact Linda Arnold at lar- (Viola) Delagrange of Venice, es were named the winners fected priority routes to nor- FL and sister Irene Steu- 5/29 – Bible Study at 10:00 mal driving speed within two the workforce, or they may [email protected], Wednesday, May 20th, in the transfer their credits into a call 419.238.0779 or visit ry of Quincy, MI a.m.; Craft store open 11:00 hours aft er a winter weather ODOT District 1 truck and bachelor’s degree program. www.northweststate.edu/ She was preceded in death a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Relay For event ended. “Th at’s a testa- by her fi rst husband, Amos loader roadeo held in Lima. Students attended classes vanwert Life at Fairgrounds ment to our equipment oper- S. Delagrange; a son, James 6/1 – Raffl e Day; Shedding District 1 encompasses close to home in Van Wert, ators and to those who man- Delagrange; a daughter, Kathy Pounds at 9:30 a.m.; Exercise Allen, Defi ance, Hancock, Delagrange Chavez; second at 10:00 a.m.; Walking Zum- Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, age our crews,” said Slusher. ‘AMERICAN VOICES’ CONCERT WITH THE J TAYLORS TO husband, Jacob L. Lengacher; ba at 10:30 a.m.; Bingo with Van Wert and Wyandot Th e roadeo also included TRIBUTE AMERICAN MUSIC LEGENDS AT THE ROCKFORD sisters, Leah Troyer, Barbara Country Inn at 12:00 Noon counties. the announcement of Kalida BELLE Lengacher, Emma Eicher, Rosa High School as the winner Miller, Lavina Miller, Annie 6/2 – Euchre at 9:45 a.m., Winning the truck com- Delagrange and brothers, John, 12:15 p.m. petition was Frank Zamora of of this year’s Paint the Plow Joe, Henry & Elmer Delagrange. the Wyandot County ODOT contest which asked area high Marie was a homemaker GENERATION CHANGE garage. Finishing second be- schools to paint an ODOT and loving mother. Aft er her CLASS TO BE OFFERED hind Zamora was Leon Goy- plow with their message of husband’s death, she took in school spirit, safety, patri- washing and ironing, worked ings of the Paulding County First United Methodist ODOT garage. In third place otism or Ohio pride. Th ere at Grabill Locker, C & C Super- were 13 schools from ODOT market, Amanda’s Bakery and Church at 113 W. Central St. was Tom Mellinger of the Golden Years Homestead to in Van Wert is holding a Gen- Hancock County garage. District 1’s eight-county re- provide for her family. She was eration Change class, a four- Th e loader competi- gion participating this year. also a member of Cuba Menno- part series that shows teens tion was won by Goyings of Photos of all entries in this nite Church in Harlan, IN. how money really works, how Paulding County with Mel- year’s Paint the Plow contest Calling will be held on Sun- God views money, and how to linger of the Hancock Coun- are posted on the ODOT Dis- day, May 31, 2015 from 2-5 & grow into responsible young trict 1 Facebook page: https:// 6-8 pm and Monday, June 1, ty garage fi nishing second. In adults who are ready to em- www.facebook.com/ODOT- 2015 from 4-8 pm at Cuba Men- brace all of God’s blessings. third was John Rinker, also of nonite Church (10835 Cuba the Hancock County garage. District1. Road Harlan, IN). Services In this entertaining, in- According to Steve Myers, formative Bible study, teens “Th is is a way for us to will be held on Tuesday, June honor and celebrate the abil- art teacher at Kalida, the stu- 2, 2015 at 10 am with calling learn to realize their value dents wanted the design to one hour prior at the church through Gods eyes and learn ities of our equipment op- erators,” said Kirk Slusher, portray both the toughness with Pastor Ron Miller offi ciat- that no amount of stuff can of the school as well as the ing. Burial in Yaggy Cemetery, change their self-worth. Th ey ODOT District 1 deputy di- toughness that the ODOT Grabill, IN. Memorials to Kids will see the dangers of debt rector. “Aft er enduring two of Against Hunger-Ft. Wayne – from credit cards to car pay- the harshest winters in recent drivers have demonstrated 17030 Doty Road New Haven, ments, the importance of sav- memory, our drivers appre- the last couple of winters. IN 46774 & World Missionary Th ere were 35 students who Press – PO Box 120 New Paris, ing money and paying cash ciate the opportunity to fur- for what they want, and most ther hone their skills under collaborated on the winning IN 46553. eff ort. Arrangements by Carna- importantly how a lifestyle of the friendly conditions the han-Baidinger & Walter Fu- generous giving can change roadeo courses off er,” he said. Th e roadeo is a friend- ly competition which pits equipment operators against one another to test their skill Would you like to work with in maneuvering equipment funeralKnowing directors the who families understand in through a series of obstacles howour valuablecommunity, it is wefor understandyou and your intended to mimic situations that quality service and cost are they encounter on the job. On May 30, with doors Voices is a wonderful look back family to have a truly meaningful Participants are also required open at 6:00 p.m. and a concert at some of the greatest vocal funeralboth important. experience? to fi nd deliberately-placed at 7:00 p.m., Th e J Taylors will performers in American his- mechanical bugs on equip- be performing at Th e Rockford tory. Th e show features songs We pride ourselves on combining ment as part of the pre-trip Belle located at 135 Market from and stories about many Whencaring the service time comes at a cost to honoryou can a Street, Rockford, Ohio. Th e of the most memorable singers FUNERAL HOMEs inspection portion of the public is invited to celebrate life of the twentieth century--from lovedaff ord. one’s You memory will fi nd in it’s a personalonly one competition. and the best of American music the big band era to classic coun- Th e top-two fi nishers in Antwerp 419-258-5684 way,of the give things us a call.we do best. with husband and wife team, try to popular music from the Payne 419-263-0000 the district competition will Jonathan and Janelle Taylor, 50s to the 80s. 2011 go on to compete against based in Fort Wayne, Indiana! To accompany their unri- www.dooleyfuneralhome.com their coworkers in the state- Th e J Taylors started per- valed vocal harmonies, the duo wide competition which will forming together professional- plays multiple instruments over Burial & Cremation Ceremonies be held in Columbus in Sep- ly in 2009 and have mastered the course of their show. Come For a Life Worth Celebrating tember. many popular styles of music: early and prepared for this op- classic rock & country favor- portunity at the Rockford Belle ites; traditional holiday and on May 30 to enjoy Th e J Tay- READY FOR faith-based songs; famous mu- lors for two hours of beautiful INTEGRITY Call me! sical duets & upbeat, “dance- music and great memories! PETE VAIL able” tributes to American For concert information ORD Cell: 260-316-3060 music legends from the 1940s contact: Tom Rogers at 567- F to today. 644-9993 or Nancy Ritz at 567- Business: 419-399-2555 [email protected] NewWheels? Th e J Taylors’ American 259-9211. Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 27, 2015 HOSPITAL APPOINTS DE- OHIO DEPARTMENT OF AG- groundwork for an interme- phone-a-thon, the Buckeye community and family. sees the operations of com- PARTMENT DIRECTORS ING OHIO SENIOR CITIZENS diate care facility for persons Football Spring Kick-off , and A lifetime Rotarian, Al is a munity-owned utilities. HALL OF FAME with intellectual disabilities, various speaking engage- believer in the Rotary’s Four His leadership guided the Paulding County Hospital which today bears her name. ments across Ohio. To date, Way Test: “Is it the truth? Is construction of the Bechtol has named new department Th e Ohio Department of Over the years, Mary Ann he has helped raise nearly $1 it fair to all concerned? Will Switchyard, an alternative directors in Human Re- Aging celebrates outstand- has brought comfort to fam- million for the fi ght against it build goodwill and better source of power for emergen- sources and in Maintenance/ ing older Ohioans for their ilies facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. friendships? Will it be bene- cies. He also helped negotiate Housekeeping. Th ese ap- achievements and contribu- a child with disability. She Earle also is a strong sup- fi cial to all concerned?” Th is, the purchase of land in Wil- pointments are to replace the tions to others; for the roles believes, quite simply, that porter and advocate of the along with his faith, guides liams County for the future previous directors that have they play in their commu- “All persons and families Memory Disorders Research him in his service to his com- development of a well water pursued other opportunities. nities, state and nation; and have a right to be normal, Center at Th e Ohio State munity. fi eld. for what they do to promote be successful, comfortable University Wexner Medi- In 1967, Al and his fami- Ten years ago, Al was rec- productive and enjoyable and happy.” She adds: “Al- cal Center. With the funds ly relocated to the commu- ognized for his contributions lives. Since 1977, more than len county was one of the raised, researchers devel- nity of Bryan in northwest and support of the commu- 400 individuals have been fi rst and has one of the best oped the SAGE (Self-Ad- Ohio. He became an active nity when he was awarded inducted into the Ohio Se- programs going because it ministered Gerocognitive member of the Wesley Unit- the Bryan Area Foundation nior Citizens Hall of Fame off ers integrated programs Examination) test, which ed Methodist Church and Good Citizen Award. A few for contributions toward the of all kinds for all stages and has already demonstrated Rotary Club. His affi liation years later, his military ser- benefi t of humankind aft er special needs in life.” Th is is its potential to detect mild with both groups gave him vice was acknowledged when age 60, or for a continuation especially important as peo- cognitive impairment (MCI) the chance to display his re- he participated in an Honor of eff orts begun before that ple with disabilities are living and early dementia. Th is on- liability and resourcefulness Flight visit to the World War age. longer, more productive lives. line assessment tool has been as he served in numerous II monument in Washing- Th e 2015 Ohio Senior Cit- Since her retirement in downloaded more than one leadership positions within ton, D.C. izens Hall of Fame Induction 1995, Mary Ann has contin- million times and has helped each organization. In addition to his commu- Ceremony will be Th ursday, ued as a relentless advocate. countless patients and care- Al rallied and directed nity activism, Al maintains May 28, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at In 2005, she returned to the givers identify cognitive im- civic-minded neighbors to the tax consulting business the Ohio Statehouse Atrium, workforce as a provider of pairment at an early stage. establish the Bryan Area he started upon his retire- Columbus, OH. residential supports. She cur- Th e fund also has support- Foundation. His regular job ment in 1983. He and his 2015 Ohio Senior Citizens rently works with many older ed imaging trials, the study with the IRS forced him to wife June had been married Kimberly (Kim) Hall of Fame Inductees: adults with disabilities, and of deep brain stimulation for defer a leadership position for 57 years when she passed Wannemacher was select- Janice K. Barden, St. Hel- helps with tasks around the the treatment of Alzheimer’s on the foundation’s board of away in 2014. Th ey have one ed to fi ll the position of Hu- ena, CA; Mary Ann Brown, home, while advocating for disease, and drug therapies directors, but upon his re- daughter, Jennifer. man Resources Director and Lima; Earle Bruce, Colum- and informing families. for the treatment of degen- tirement, he joined the board About his community Compliance Offi cer. She will bus; Pauline Cornish, Lore Mary Ann received the erative disorders, as well as and served as its treasurer for service, Al says, “I had the have overall responsibility for City; Albert H. Horn, Jr., Bry- President’s Award at the an- social work and outreach for 18 years. He is still a mem- opportunity to be involved managing the hospital’s pay an; John Hughes, Springdale; nual meeting of the Allen caregivers and families. ber of the board, which now with persons who wanted plan, benefi ts, recruitment, Charlotte Leeth, Marseilles; County Board of Develop- Earle’s passionate advo- has more than $20 million in better lives for those who re- retention, and legal compli- Joan Stroh, M.Ed., L.P.C.C., mental Disabilities for her cacy for an Alzheimer’s cure assets, oversees 300 separate side in the area. It took team- ance. L.S.W.; Joan Stroh, M.Ed., lifetime achievement in the began as he dealt with the funds and has distributed work and, at times, we did Kim earned a Bachelor of L.P.C.C., L.S.W., Athens; Eve fi eld. Her other awards in- challenges of fi nding quality more than $7.6 million in not agree. We did not argue, Science degree with a dual Sullivan, Cambridge, MA… clude 1995 Woman of Vision caregivers for his father and grants and scholarships. but stayed truthful, and our major in Human Resource Mary Ann Brown, Lima: Award from the Lima Jay- older sister. He established In 1972, Al joined the objectives were obtained for Management and Technology Mary Ann Brown is re- cees, the 1991 Book of Gold- Buckeye Home Health Care Bryan Cameron Community everyone’s benefi t.” Management. She is currently garded as the “mother of en Deeds Award from the in 2004 and speaks regularly Hospital’s board of directors employed in a manufacturing services” for people with de- Lima Exchange Club and the at Peregrine Health Systems and served for more than 40 PAULDING ELEMENTARY facility in Ottawa and previ- velopmental disabilities in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Alzheimer’s Care Centers years. His fi nancial acumen RECEIVES HERO OF THE Award from Bradfi eld Center throughout the state. ously worked as a consultant Allen County. When her son helped the hospital show a HEART AWARD for a fi rm in Columbus. In Shelby was born with Down in Lima. While offi cially retired profi t and embrace growth that position she provided Syndrome in 1949, she did She credits her commu- from coaching, Earle re- and technology. Under his nity service and involvement mains close to his beloved Paulding Elementary re- consulting engagements for a not yet know the positive im- leadership, the hospital cently was awarded Hero of number of fi rms in Ohio. Kim pact her life and work would for her longevity, quipping, profession, serving as a radio launched the SHARE Foun- analyst and podcast develop- the Heart award from the assumes her new position on have for everyone in her “You don’t age very fast if you dation, which allows those er. He supports higher educa- Ronald McDonald House of June 1, 2015. community. go fast enough.” with health care needs to re- tion and collegiate athletics Northwest Ohio. Th ey col- In the 1950s, Mary Ann Mary Ann has paved the ceive treatment, even if they way for so many serving in by working closely with Th e lected pop tabs as a school began volunteering to raise are unable to pay. Upon his Allen county, ensuring that Ohio State University Alum- in order to give back to the funds to start the Robin Rog- retirement from the board, all persons with disabilities ni Association. He is particu- community. Th ey collected ers School (later called the the hospital named its new are able to live within their larly proud of the number of 480 pounds total which will Marimor School), a school patient care central tower in community as equal citizens, high school and college play- be used to help cover the food for children with disabili- his honor. go to school just like any oth- ers and coaches who worked the families need. Our contri- ties. Her group of supporters Th e benefi ts he has er child and grow to become or played for him and have bution helped over 600 fami- faced many challenges, but brought to his community contributing citizens. gone on to have stellar ca- lies at the hospital in Toledo. stayed focused on improv- touch many aspects of life. Earle Bruce, Columbus: reers and become wonderful Th e project will continue next ing the lives of these children He managed levies for Bryan Earle Bruce perhaps is people. He recalls, “Later in year to promote super citizen- and their families. Parents City Schools and the City of best known as head coach of their life, they personally ship in this community! held bake and craft sales, Bryan police and fi re depart- Th e Ohio State University’s reached out to thank me for Charli Rohlf and Brenda and the Knights of Colum- ments. He served as chair- football program from 1979 helping them to become bet- Doster are the third grade bus helped with funding and man of the Bryan Board of to 1987. He also is a stalwart ter men. Th at means a lot.” teachers who organized this engaged local contractors to Public aff airs, which over- warrior in the fi ght against Earle believes he got his opportunity for the school. donate materials. Mary Ann Alzheimer’s disease, and work ethic from his father. became involved with Th e generously volunteers his “Dad was a hard-working, Arc of Allen County, which time and energy to improve dedicated family man who formed in 1952, and a year the human condition. He is took pride in providing for later began serving as the or- Jeff Smith was selected passionate about increasing his family at a time when ganization’s director. She re- research funding and fi nding having a job meant every- for the position of Mainte- mained in that position until nance and Housekeeping better treatments as we drive thing,” he recalls. He credits she retired in 1995. steadily towards a cure. his wife for supporting him Director. Jeff has been with As the children served Before coaching the Buck- through the highs and the the hospital for 8 years most by Th e Arc and Marimor eyes, Earle was a player. He lows: “Jean was an incredible recently serving as Lead School aged into adulthood, joined the team in 1950 as a mother and grandmother, Plant Operator. In his new she recognized a need to freshman fullback. He grad- and the best football coach’s position Jeff will have over- provide them with oppor- uated in 1953 and began a wife ever.” Earle and Jean all responsibility for the tunities to continue to grow, coaching career that would Bruce were married 56 years DID YOU physical plant, grounds, and thrive and contribute. She take him to a variety of high and have four daughters. His KNOW? housekeeping of the main guided the formation of a schools and colleges before children and grandchildren hospital campus and four sheltered workshop that returning to his alma mater. are involved both in football off site locations. Jeff has as- provides employment ser- In 1979, he took over for the and Earle’s endeavors to fi nd sumed the new position and vices, helped secure federal legendary Woody Hayes at a cure for Alzheimer’s dis- funding for group homes Antwerp Village Hardware has is orienting to his new role. Ohio State, where he led the ease. • UPS Shipping and apartments, and laid the Buckeyes to eight bowl ap- Albert H. Horn, Jr., Bry- • Plumbing pearances and four Big Ten an: Get the best - I stump the rest Tree Trimming CALL PAUL • Painting Tree Removal Championships (1979, 1981, At the age of 20, Albert 260-337-5472 1984 and 1986), and was Horn committed himself • Electrical & Lights Dead Limb Removal (or) GRAVES named Big Ten Coach of the to giving back to his nation • Small Appliances Storm Damage 260-341-7255 TREE EXPERT Clean-Up Year in 1979. He was induct- through military service. • Fans 20 years experience Stump Removal Free Estimates ed into the College Football For the past fi ve decades, Al Hall of Fame in 2002. has used his fi nancial and • HVAC - Filters Earle has positioned business expertise to help his - Duct work Free Estimates Th e Ohio State University hometown of Bryan, Ohio, • Audio/Video/ 20+ Colors Wexner Medical Center as grow, evolve and thrive. Telephone a state and national leader Al’s lifetime of civic ser- Accessories, Rain Tech in Alzheimer’s disease re- vice started in 1942, when he Fittings & Cable. search. He started the Earle enlisted in the Navy to help Seamless Gutters and Jean Bruce Alzheimer’s the United States in World Research Fund with his late War II. It was during this Cleaning • Screening • Repair wife in 2007. He supports time that he made a promise the fund through a variety to his spiritual leader that if Steve Hitzeman 5229 CR 192 of fundraisers such as the he survived this experience, 419-258-1818 Antwerp, OH 45813 Beat Michigan Tailgate, the he would strive to continue Athletes Against Alzheimer’s to give back to his country, PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 27, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] BIBLE QUESTIONS colt (donkey) was held in high found some land, and off ered WOODBURN LUTHERAN SCHOOL VISITS DOWNTOWN FORT WAYNE esteem. Th ey carried the sons the owner of the property a By: James Potter, Oakwood of judges (Judges 10:4). Da- generous amount of money church of Christ vid’s colt was used in the cor- for it, but he refused. 1. Luke 19:28 – As Jesus onation of Solomon 1 Kings Th en came another hur- fi nished telling the parable, 1:33. In my research, donkey ricane, and again there was He continued his journey to is a symbol of peace. In Luke massive fl ooding, so massive ______? 19:30, the colt Jesus rode, no that it lift ed the church from 2. Luke 19:29 – What are man had set on its back, nei- its moorings, and sent it me- the names of the two places ther had it been yoked to do andering downstream. Th e that are mentioned? work. A perfect gift or an of- residents of the town tied 3. Luke 19:29 – Th ese two fering for a perfect man who ropes to it, hoping to keep places were at a mountain did no one wrong. A beast of it from fl oating away forev- burden the colt carrying our er, but the current was too called ______? nd rd 4. Luke 19:30 – What did Lord and Savior. strong. Our 2 and 3 graders Jesus tell the disciples they “Ol’ Baldy says bye for When the water receded, had their end of the year now, but continue to pray, the building came to rest on class trip on Monday, May would fi nd tied up? th 5. Luke 19:33 – Who said read, study the New Testa- that exact piece of ground 18 . Th ey spent the day in to the two disciples why are ment. Luv Ya. which the parishioners had downtown Fort Wayne ex- you losing the colt? previously tried to buy. So ploring the Embassy Th e- 6. Luke 19:34 – How did HAVE YOU DISCOVERED they went to the owner and atre, Th e Courthouse, and the History Center. Th ey the two disciples answer the GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU? once again made an off er. He owner? refused their money again. also enjoyed Coney Island 7. Luke 19:35 – What did “But I’ll give it to you,” he for lunch. Yum! Winning the Battle for a We are extremely excited they throw on the colt? Generation by: Pastor Rick said, “Th e Lord defi nitely 8. Luke 19:36 – What did wants this church on this lot.” that we received many com- Jones pliments on our fantastic be- they throw on the road? “As the 10 year old boy Th e sign in front of the 9. Luke 19:38 – Jesus rid- church, from that day for- havior. Nice job WLS Four- lay on his back watching the Star Students! Once again, ing on the unyoked colt was a clouds rolled over head, the ward, said, “Th e House God sure sign Jesus was who? Moved.” you make us very proud. little child wondered if some- Pictured here are Lanie 10. Luke 19:39 – Who was day he would travel like the Th e scripture says, “Th e crying from the crowd, re- counsel of the LORD stands Foster, Noah Brenneke, Al- clouds in the sky to new and lyson Wasvick, Olivia Gar- buke your disciples? faraway places…” forever, the plans of His heart Comments or questions? to all generations,” Psalm rison, Lillian Riley, Jade Th at little boy’s dreams of Lichty, Ava Scheiderer, Mad- Call James Potter at 419-393- going to faraway places like 33:11. May we all live to see 4775 or e-mail at jsp1941@ God’s Word and Will accom- ison Tropp, Grace Graber, the clouds seemed unlikely Abigail Hullinger, Brooke yahoo.com. Also you can call given the fact that the lit- plished in our lives. Kneubuhler, Bethany Lock- derer, Grant Graber, Ethan 419-399-5022 to get in touch Pastor Rick Jones pre- Kneubuhler, Mya Jones, tle guy lived on a rural farm Marilyn Emenhiser, Joe ridge, Allyson Rorick, Ma- Trygg, Peyton Reynolds, with the editor/proof reader. where there was poverty. viously served on the staff rissa Smith, Audra Smith, Lucas Hertig, Carter Fleek, Jesus loves you and so does of Defi ance Area Youth for Coomer, Savanna Graber, Th ere was no indoor plumb- Charlotte Glaze, Aiden Ad- Marissa Bultemeier, Oliver Aaron Marsee, Zachery the church of Christ. ing, no running water in the Christ for 36 years, fi rst as a Adams, Evelyn Gerke, Ma- Scheiderer, Brady Garrison, Answers to today’s ques- ministry coordinator and lat- ams, Amber Rorick, Paige home and the boy’s father Alber, Lacy Patterson, Taylor son Markley, Jaxson Schei- and Camdyn Garrison. tions: struggled to make the $15 a er as Executive Director. Rick 1. Jerusalem; 2. Bethpage; is currently a pastor of an area month rent for his family of (Continued from Page 1) Bethany.; 3. Olivet; 4. A colt; local church. restful feeling that he is in N. Washington Street, Van 10. his own place, where love Wert, Ohio. Please enter 5. Th e owners; 6. Th e Lord and a variety of other physical However, the little boy’s will meet him and surround on Court Street. Parking is has need of him; 7. Th eir gar- dreams came to pass as his THE HOLY SPIRIT conditions. Paulding County him, where he is at home. available in the Courthouse ments; 8. Th eir clothes; 9. Th e travels would take him to Hospital has a great physical messiah; 10. Pharisees; experience some limited mis- By: Rev. Gerry Weesner, Th e truth about life is re- lots. therapy staff and be sure to Now let us see some truths sion work overseas and he was Maples United Methodist vealed to us by the Spirit of Lifetree Café is a place thane them every time you see from this verse. Today let’s privileged to travel through- Church truth that Jesus sends to us where people gather for con- them. put some truth about the ass out the lower Continental “If you love me, obey me; from the Father, and that versation about life and faith Th e Bargain Bin is open (donkey translated in most United States and Canada. and I will ask the Father truth is love. Love expressed in a casual coff eehouse-type on Mondays from 9:00 a.m. modern versions). Th ere are I know the boy’s dreams and he will give you another and shown to others in the setting. Questions about – 12:30 p.m. and every Friday six diff erent Hebrew words came true because I was that Comforter, and he will nev- way God shows love to us, Lifetree may be directed and Saturday. We also have for ass in the Old Testament little boy. How was it possible er leave you. He is the Holy a love expressed and shown to First United Methodist a small building at the back and two Greek words in the for my dreams to come true, Spirit, the Spirit who leads according to the word sent Church at 419-238-0631 or of the Bargain Bin for you to New Testament. Th e female how did they come to pass? into all truth. Th e world at to us by God from the be- fi [email protected]. place your items in. Nothing ass is used for riding or hard First, “I trusted the Word of large cannot receive him, for ginning and incarnated in Topic for June 4, “Low is thrown away. We recycle labor. When Saul’s father lost God.” “He spoke and it was Christ Jesus our Savior and Cost Adventure.” old t-shirts into cleaning rags, his female asses (1 Samuel 9:3, it isn’t looking for him and done,” Psalm 33:9. God has doesn’t recognize him. But our Lord. metal items go to Kohart’s. this indicated loss of pride a plan for everything and ev- Jesus has told us these As seasons change for cloth- and prestige). Chamor was you do, for he lives with you Want to Advertise, eryone. Have you discovered now and someday shall be in things so that we might have ing, we recycle to Dress For the name for the male donkey His plan for you? You can Success in Fort Wayne, IN. and was probably a reddish you. No, I will not abandon the fullness of God’s bless- but don’t know trust His Word and His will ings, that we may know the Clothing was being sent to the color according to the basic to be done… Regarding God’s you or leave you as orphans where to start Fort Wayne Mission but they meaning of the Hebrew term. in the storm—I will come to true glory of love and the will being done consider with eternal joy and strength that found it too expensive to con- Th e male was worked the you,” John 14:15-18 (TLB). tinue, so a contract with the me the following true story as life in him brings. Love and same as the female. Deuteron- it appeared in “Preachingto- Jesus speaks of his fi nal area Good Will now comes abide in him, be true and omy 22:10 forbids the yoking day.com” and ultimate gift to all who on a regular basis. Clients are of ox and donkey together for In 1876, a small Method- are a part of God’s family, obey him as your Lord and ? special and members of the work or anything. In Exodus ist church near the ocean in of his family, the gift of the life will blossom all around Call B and B do their best to off er you like fl owers in the 13:13; 34:20 that an ass was Swan Quarter, North Caroli- Holy Spirit. Jesus tells the The WEST BEND NEWS them nice clean clothing that valuable enough that the fi rst na was struck by a hurricane disciples the night of his be- spring. they would be comfortable born ass had to be ritually re- and damaged. It was restored, trayal that if they love him, wearing. deemed through the sacrifi ce but another hurricane came they will keep his command- INATTENTION AND ADHD of a lamb; if not redeeming and damaged it, and the ments. He promises them EXPLORED AT LIFETREE Have Something to sell? the ass, it must be killed. Th e town, again. Th e parishioners his Spirit unconditionally, a CAFÉ word redeem means “obtain restored their place of wor- Spirit that will advocate for Classifi ed ads are $8.50 for 20 release by means of payment, ship once more, but enough them, comfort them, lead Th e challenges of paying the lamb being the payment. words or less and only $.15 for was enough, so they searched them and watch over them. attention and coping with In the ancient near east the each additional word. for a safer location. Th ey He promises them that the ADHD will be discussed at Spirit of God will live in Lifetree Café on Th ursday, Maples United Methodist Church them. Jesus assures his dis- May 28 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. 13240 Church Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46816 ciples that they will see him Th e program, titled Sunday Service: 11:00 AM again that because he lives “How to Pay Attention: Tips and will continue to live so From a Psychologist With 260-627-8141 Pastor Gerry Weesner will they. 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Congressman Lat- • Aaron Dunn, Toledo, To- ta’s district staff will also be ledo Christian High School in attendance to assist with • Mason Jessing, Delta, WHY ADVERTISE IN HERE? Vantage class of 2015 Award of Distinction winners: Front row: Caleb Bender, David Leath- casework or issues regarding Delta High School ers, Nick Grote, Jill Ross, Arik Mitchener, Cole Ketchum, Dmitry Billingsley. Back row: federal government agencies. • Susan Johnson, Bowling BECAUSE YOU ARE READING IT! Tyler Foust, Tyler Talboom, Austin Schulte, Derek Schroeder. Unavailable for the picture Green, Bowling Green High was Marty Hessler. U.S. REP. ROBERT E. ory of Josh Ralston, a Van- LATTA (OH-05) HONORS tage Ag Diesel student from U.S. SERVICE ACADEMIES The West Bend News Parkway. Th is scholarship is APPOINTMENTS READER PICK-UP LOCATIONS given to a student pursuing a Wood and Vine, Paulding Coun- career and further education OHIO LOCATIONS On Sunday, May 17, Con- Antwerp: Country Time Mar- ty Senior Center, Rite Aid, Ace in mechanics. Josh’s father, gressman Bob Latta (R-Bowl- Hardware, Gorrell Bros., Coun- Scott Ralston presented this ket, Antwerp Branch Library, ing Green) recognized U.S. Antwerp Pharmacy, H20, Riv- try Inn Living Center, Albert scholarship to Arik Mitchen- Automotive, Paulding Court- Military Service Academies er Street Market, Antwerp Ex- er. Th e Robert Brandt Schol- house, Paulding Co. Bookmo- Appointments for the in- change Bank, Papa Oley’s, Home- arship was established in 2011 bile, Susie’s Bakery, Paulding town Pantry, Pop-N-Brew, The in memory of Bob Brandt, the coming class of 2019 for the VFW Post 587 Fift h Congressional District Rootbeer Stand, Agora, Pit-Stop very fi rst Vantage superinten- Payne: Lichty’s Barber Shop, Broughton: Kohart’s Surplus & dent, who stayed at the helm of Ohio. Th is year, eleven Payne Super Valu, Antwerp Ex- of the school for 27 years. Th is students received appoint- Salvage change Bank, Maramart, Payne year’s scholarship recipient ments, and were honored at Bryan: Chief, Town & Country, Branch Library, Puckerbrush was Karlee Trammell (Crest- an aft ernoon reception with McDonald’s, Bryan Senior Center Pizza view). the Congressman at the Rota- Cecil: Cecil Elevator, Maramart, Scott: Scott Variety Store Th e Van Wert Rotary ry Nature Center in Bowling Vagabond Sherwood: Sherwood Post Of- Club provides an annual Green, OH. Charloe: Charloe Store  ce, Village Food Emporium, scholarship to students at all “I am extremely proud to Continental: Okuley’s Pharma- Sherwood Bank, Van Wert county schools. have nominated great stu- Van Wert Rotarian Dave Roach presents the Dee Whitcraft cy, Dollar General, ACE Hard- Van Wert: Pak-A-Sak, Short Th e year, the Dee Whitcraft dents to our nation’s Ser- ware Stop, Family Video, Orchard Memorial Rotary Scholarship to Vantage senior, Hannah Memorial Rotary Scholar- Smith. vice Academies,” said Lat- De ance: Newman’s Carry Out, Tree, BalyEat’s, Lee’s Ace ship was awarded to Han- ta. “Th ese young men and Butt Hutt, Chief, Senior Center, Hardware, Main Street Market, nah Smith by Rotarian Dave women represent our future Walmart, Big Lots, Cabin Fever Walmart Roach. Marianne Hardesty leaders, and I am honored Coffee, Cabbage Patch Conve- INDIANA LOCATIONS of the American Red Cross to have had the opportunity nience Store awarded the ARC High celebrate their appointments Edgerton: Marathon, Valero, Fort Wayne: Walmart (Mays- School scholarship to Alysha with them, and their families. Kaiser Supermarket, Frager’s ville Rd.) Moran. I want to congratulate them Barbershop, Utilities Of ce Grabill: Save-A-Lot, Grabill In March, 2014, Vantage for what they have already Grover Hill: Ross’ Gas Station, Hardware, Grabill Country Sales Welding junior Robbie Sef- N&N, Quick Stop Harlan: Marathon, Harlan Do- fernick lost his life in a car achieved in their lives, and Grabill: Do-It Best Hardware, nuts, Harlan Cafe, iAB Bank accident. His family has es- wish them the best of luck in Save-A-Lot Hoagland: Mel’s Town Market, tablished the Robbie Seff er- their bright futures ahead.” Hoagland Pizza Pub nick Memorial Award to be UNITED STATES SER- Hicksville: Cline’s Market, presented to a junior Weld- VICE ACADEMIES’ OF- Hickory Hills Golf Course, Sail- Monroeville: Mel’s Deli, The ing student. Th is year, there FERS OF APPOINTMENT ers, Shell Station, Lassus Handy Village of Heritage, Phillips 66 were two recipients – Brooke FOR THE CLASS OF 2019 Dandy, McDonald’s, H20, Senior Gas Station, Dollar General Center Brown (Van Wert) and Hunt- U.S. Air Force Academy, New Haven: Curves, Milan er Blankemeyer (Lincoln- Colorado Springs, Colorado Melrose: Uncle Fudd’s Diner, Center, New Haven Branch Li- view). • Michael Grindle, Hol- Morning Star Convenience Store brary, Ken’s Meat Market, New All student scholarship land, Springfi eld High School Oakwood: Rhees’ Market, The Haven Bakery, Broadway Deli, recipients were recognized • Alexander Mossing, Landing Strip, The Oakleaf, Paterson Hardware, Richard’s at the Awards Assembly. Holland, Air Force Academy Cooper Community Branch Li- Restaurant, New Haven Chamber brary, TrueValue Hardware Arik Mitchener, a senior in the Ag & Industrial Power Tech Th is year, Vantage students Preparatory School/Toledo Woodburn: Clip -N- Tan, Jim’s program, accepts the Josh Ralston Memorial Scholarship received over $200,000 in Central Catholic High School Paulding: Paulding Co. Car- Pizza, Woodburn Hardware, negie Library, Chief, Corner from Josh’s father, Scott. scholarships to continue their • Joshua Mossing, Sylva- Bob’s Restaurant, Woodburn (Continued from Page 1) education. Also honored Market, Integrity Ford, Napa Xpress, Country Oasis, and er (Precision Machining) and nia, Toledo Central Catholic True Value, Maramart, Dollar Nicholas Grote (Industrial were national BPA contes- Woodburn Branch Library, Ag & Industrial Power Tech High School General, Dairy Queen, Holly Mechanics. tants, state skill contestants, Financial Partners (Lincolnview), Caleb Bend- • Jeff rey Wilson, Per- Scholarship recipients National Technical Honor er, Carpentry (Lincolnview), rysburg, Randolph-Macon Read it online for FREE at westbendnews.net were also recognized at the Society members, students Nicholas Grote, Industrial Academy/Lake High School assembly. Th e Robert C. Ste- receiving academic awards, Mechanics (Ottoville), Cole vens Scholarship is given by students with perfect atten- Ketchum, Precision Machin- the Vantage Teacher’s Orga- dance, and student ambassa- ing (Parkway), Marty Kessler, Start signing up for nization in memory of Bob dors. Network Systems (Paulding), Stevens, who taught Occu- and Jill Ross, Medical Offi ce pational Work Experience REP. LATTA ANNOUNCES Management (Wayne Trace). (OWE) at Vantage from 1976 ONE-ON-ONE MEETING Kennedy Manufacturing Home until 1984. Students who are Plant Manager Mike Pond an- WITH CONSTITUENTS awarded this scholarship have nounced the Kennedy Manu- shown outstanding achieve- facturing Precision Machin- Congressman Bob Lat- ment in their program area, ta (R-Bowling Green) has Delivery ing and Industrial Mechanics while demonstrating initia- “Senior of the Year” award. announced the following Receive 51 issues for only tive and perseverance. Th is For a second consecutive year, Courthouse Conference at year, the Robert C. Stevens $32.18 per year. What a great deal! Kennedy Manufacturing pre- the following locations: Scholarships were awarded to sented a Machinist’s Rolling FULTON COUNTY: Jill Ross (Wayne Trace), Aly- Wednesday, May 27, 2015, Delivery to: Chest to an outstanding Pre- sha Moran (Continental), and 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Name: ______cision Machining senior and Samantha Hinchcliff (Wayne a Maintenance Rolling Chest Administration Build- Address: ______Trace). Th e Joshua Ralston Mail this form to an outstanding Industrial ing, 2nd Floor Commission- Memorial Scholarship was ______Mechanics senior. Th is year’s ers’ Board Room, 152 South along with your established in 2003 in mem- recipients are Derek Schroed- Fulton Street, Wauseon, OH City ______State _____Zip ______check to: 43567 Phone: ______WILLIAMS COUNTY: West Bend News Wednesday, May 27, 2015, Email: ______2:30-4:30 p.m. PO Box 1008 Is this a gift? 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OHIO HUNTERS CHECK larger question whether a THE ANTWERP FURNACE An old geezer, who had MORE THAN 17,600 WILD community is becoming been a retired farmer for a TURKEYS DURING SPRING more livable, economically long time, became very bored SEASON stable and attractive. Th is and decided to open a med- key question is best an- ical clinic. He put a sign up Ohio hunters checked swered from a long-term outside that said, “Get your 17,638 wild turkeys during perspective and it natural- treatment for $500, if not the combined 2015 spring ly leads to conversations cured get back $1,000.” wild turkey hunting season about the future and what Doctor “Young” who was and youth wild turkey hunt- can be. Th e purpose of a positive that this old gee- ing season, April 18-May 17, Comprehensive Plan is to zer didn’t know beans about according to the Ohio De- provide this vision, captur- medicine, thought this would partment of Natural Resourc- THE LOBO TANK BUSTERS be a great opportunity to get ing and articulating desired es (ODNR). community goals, based on $1,000. Hunters checked 16,049 By: Stan Jordan community attitudes and So he went to Dr. Geezer’s birds during the four weeks On our sortie this morn- preferences. Eff ective Com- clinic: of the 2015 wild turkey sea- ing, we had on extra fuel prehensive Plans serve as a By: Stan Jordan ness. Th is is what transpired. son. Young hunters checked tanks and we went to look guide for those day-to-day Th is picture of the Ant- As I write this story, Al- 1,589 birds during the 2015 for Patton’s front lines, so we decisions that shape the werp Furnace was in opera- len Bickhard brought in a youth season. could be of any assistance. community in the context of tion from 1865 to 1880. railroad spike that he fi gures Ohio’s 2015 spring wild Th e ground is good and long- term community goals If you look close, the trees came from the Fitzimmons- turkey season was open April hard and the July weather in the background are from ville to Antwerp Railroad, 20 through May 17. Youth and objectives. all helps for Patton to push- the Maumee River east of An- the spike had a note attached season was April 18-19. Find Comprehensive plans er farther into France head- twerp where it bucks up close to it that his mother, Merium more information about wild typically have several com- ed for Paris. to the old US 24 and the Wa- had written many years ago. turkey hunting at wildohio. mon characteristics. First We stayed close to high- gov. (as the name implies), they bash Railroad. It read, “Railroad spike that way 11, looking for some Wild turkeys were extir- address major elements of Th is picture shows a nar- Lynn plowed up, from the old road blocks or German ar- pated in Ohio by 1904 and community development in row gauge railroad that was railroad that ran across our tillery. A fi eld of wheat has were reintroduced in the a comprehensive way. Th is used to take the logs over to four acres. Th at was in the been harvested and that is 1950s by the ODNR Division means providing an overall the Furnace from the canal. 1950s that he found it.” good because a lot of the Dr. Young: “Dr. Geezer, of Wildlife. Ohio’s fi rst mod- and long-term vision of de- Th e records show that the Joe Barker, was in the of- straw will catch fi re and if I have lost all taste in my ern day wild turkey season velopment in a way that is company had four steam en- fi ce the other day and he said there is any wind at all it will mouth. Can you please help opened in 1966 in nine coun- gines and fi ve cars to move that the Barker boys have burn out of control. me?” cognizant of the interrelated ties, and hunters checked 12 their logs that were to make plowed up a couple of railroad We spotted a road block Dr. Geezer: “Nurse, elements of community fab- birds. Th e wild turkey harvest charcoal for the smelting pro- spikes over the years and they on Hwy 11 ahead of the ad- please bring medicine from ric. Th is includes how land is topped 1,000 for the fi rst time cess. fi gured it came form the old vancing troops. We used box 22 and put 3 drops in Dr. used, how people move from in 1984. Spring turkey hunt- three rockets and took care Young’s mouth.” place to place, and what Th e Antwerp Furnace own Fitzimmonsville Railroad. ing opened statewide in 2000, of that problem. Th ey had a public facilities are built to several thousand acres of vir- See ya! Dr. Young: “Aaagh! Th is and Ohio hunters checked half-track of their own and support human needs. gin timber in Carryall, Crane is gasoline!” more than 20,000 wild tur- they tried to escape in it but Overview of Antwerp and Harrison Townships. Af- The deadline for ads Dr. Geezer: “Congratula- keys for the fi rst time that we tore it up with our 50 cal- Th e Village of Antwerp ter the timber was all used up, and article submissions is tions! You’ve got your taste year. iber stuff , and it lost control is a small rural community the Furnace was out of busi- Friday at 5:00 p.m. back. Th at will be $500.” ODNR ensures a balance and crashed and upset in a Dr. Young gets annoyed between wise use and protec- located in Paulding Coun- drainage ditch. and goes back aft er a couple tion of our natural resources ty in the northwest corner STUDENTS TOUR JOHN PAULDING HISTORICAL MUSEUM A couple of roads away of days fi guring to recover for the benefi t of all. Visit the of Ohio. It is located along we caught two tanks trying his money. ODNR website at ohiodnr. the upper reaches of the to run away from Patton’s Dr. Young: “I have lost my gov. Maumee River,about3mile- boys. We put a couple of memory, I cannot remember seastoftheOhio/Indiana rounds into the engine area state line. Named aft er a and started the tank afi re. anything.” VILLAGE OF ANTWERP’S Dr. Geezer: “Nurse, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: large city in Belgium, Ant- Th ree guys climbed out of werp has community roots please bring medicine from PART 1 the tanks and they looked that go back to the early like they stood and sur- box 22 and put 3 drops in the 1800’s. Antwerp was plat- rendered to the American patient’s mouth.” Over the next several troops. Dr. Young: “Oh no you weeks, the Village of An- ted in 1841, and grew as a We saw a German artil- don’t! Th at is gasoline!” twerp wants to share with community located midway lery outfi t setting up to shell Dr. Geezer: “Congratula- everyone the comprehensive between Fort Wayne, IN and our boys. It was probably a tions! You’ve got your mem- plan that was conducted in Defi ance,OH. In the mid- to company as there were four ory back. Th at will be $500.” 2014 regarding the devel- early 1800’s, communities cannons getting set up, and Dr. Young (aft er having opment of the village. Th is such as Antwerp grew aft er we used two rockets each lost $1,000) leaves angrily Comprehensive Plan is the the Wabash and ErieCanal and it took care of that prob- and comes back aft er several result of a year-long, par- was completed. Th is canal lem. more days. ticipatory planning process connected the Maumee Riv- We were in the area of Dr. Young: “My eyesight involving multiple orga- er with the Wabash River in LeMans so we fl ew over and has become weak. I can nizations and input from Indiana. Th e completion of checked out that railroad hardly see!” this project enabled goods to yard. It had been repaired residents. It is the collective Dr. Geezer: “Well, I don’t voice of nearly 200 people be transported between the from the last time we were Great Lakes, the Ohio River haven any medicine for that who completed surveys, Paulding third graders give back to the community.” there, and it was a busy place so, here’s your $1,000 back.” and ultimately the Gulf of already. We caught two elec- attended meetings and toured the John Paulding Th e kids toured all three Dr. Young: “But this is provided insights and per- Mexico. tric engines and a number of Today, transportation Historical Society museum buildings and had many in- only $500!” spectives. It sets the stage th fl at cars loaded with trucks. improvements are still infl u- on Tuesday, May 19 . Th is teresting questions. Many of We shot up everything Dr. Geezer: “Congratu- for action and defi nes a de- annual event teaches the them said they would like to lations! You got your vision sired vision for Antwerp in encing Antwerp. Aft er many that we saw then we de- years of planning, engineer- children about the history come back with their par- stroyed the train towers. We back! Th at will be $500.” the future. It looks forward ing and construction, the and heritage of past genera- ents. Th e museum, located found some electric control Moral of the story… 10 years and describes key tions. “Our volunteers look across from the fairgrounds, boxes along the side of the just because you are young community attributes in “Fort to Port” project was recently completed. Th is forward to this each year,” is open every Tuesday from track and we blew those up doesn’t mean that you can the future, along with a list says Kim Sutton, JPHS Pres- 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and also. outsmart an old geezer! of necessary action steps to massive highway project in- volved new construction to ident. “It’s one way we can the fi rst Saturday of the We had long since See ya! achieve specifi c goals. share our knowledge and month. Admission is free. switched over to our regular Comprehensive Plans replace major parts of the old rural two-lane US 24 gas tanks, but we still had Like West Bend Communities are con- our extra tanks on so we left stantly evolving. Th ey grow, with a new four-lane limited Local Manufacturer of them on to use them again News on age, develop and redevelop. access highway. Large seg- ments of US 24 were notori- Quality Animal Feeds tomorrow. FACEBOOK Sometimes physical change We left LeMans and is subtle and nearly imper- ous for serious accidents and for over 90 years. made a straight line to the & receive regular updates as ceptible. 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Th e 22319 Ward Rd., Woodburn, IN 46797 • 260-632-1065 decades. Th e Village has newly constructed portion Now Refacing Old Cabinetry. Get that made decisions about what of US 24 is located along the New Look you’ve been dreaming public infrastructure to southern edge of Antwerp. AIR GUN REPAIRS of in your kitchen build and maintain, while Th e completion of improve- private interests have made ments to US 24 now pro- Specializing in Repairing Granite & Formica & vides for a short 30-minute Solid Surface Countertops 209development N. Williams St.,decisions Paulding, to OH 45879 Old Obsolete Air & CO2 Guns respond to a wide range of trip between Antwerp and And Much More downtown Fort Wayne, IN. 3600 Square Ft. Store & Display needs and demands. LARRY E. LAHRMAN Apart from the pace of (Will Continue in Next Furniture Store Hours: Week’s Issue) 17018 Platter Pkwy. • New Haven, IN 46774 • (260) 632-5903 M-F 8-4:30; Sat 8-2:30; Closed Sun community change is the

EICHER’S WOODWORKING SHOP, LLC Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 27, 2015 1. Never assume your dog OHIO EPA AWARDS COM- ANTWERP 6th GRADERS COMPLETE FITNESS CLUB WITH 5K won’t bite. Just because your MUNITY GRANTS FOR dog has never bitten anyone RECYCLING AND LITTER doesn’t mean it won’t. It’s PREVENTION best to assume your dog will bite. Almost all of the dogs that have threatened us on Ohio EPA is awarding our runs have no history of nearly $1.46 million in grant violence. Th e dog owners are funding to help 39 local gov- genuinely surprised. ernments strengthen local 2. Follow leash rules. If recycling and litter preven- your town has leash rules, tion eff orts. please adhere to them. Many Th e grants will expand times owners will let their three new curbside pro- dogs out for a few minutes to grams and provide infra- FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS: A do their business. But those structure upgrades that will RUNNER’S PLEA few minutes are when we’ve allow more effi cient opera- come across these dogs. Try tion of eight material recov- Th e Nurturing Well by: Jill letting them out the back ery facilities. In addition, Starbuck door instead. funding is being channeled Antwerp School complet- relays, capture the fl ag, and and River Street Market do- I love dogs. In fact, I’m the 3. Keep an eye on your toward litter prevention, ed the Fitness Club for sixth kickball. Th ey also went to nated water for the partici- proud owner of two beauti- dog. Almost every time grade students this spring. the track to run relays and pants. Dairy Queen donated ful eight-year-old dogs, a Si- law enforcement, recycling we’ve been cornered or bit- containers for special ven- Th is program was started work on distance running. Dilly Bars as a treat for aft er berian Husky and a Golden ten by dogs, the dog owners with the sixth grade students Th e goal of the Fitness the race. Antwerp Subway Retriever. Th ey make up part ues and a variety of other are nowhere to be found. Or recycling and litter preven- to promote fi tness and health Club is to work on running supplied cookies. Th e Root- of my family. Along with my and to give them an activity and be prepared to run a beer Stand also donated hot they are completely obliv- tion community programs. dogs, I also love to run. How- ious. Typically they are in that is only for their grade. 5K. It was exciting for them dogs for part of a lunch aft er Funds are going to 16 solid ever, more oft en than not, their house, but have no clue Sixth grade is considered part to participate in a 5K here the 5K. Th e Wholesale House dogs and running do not mix. as to what is happening out- waste districts, three coun- of the middle school although at the school. Mr. Bute and in Hicksville donated mone- Th ere is nothing like a side. Th is happens 9 out of 10 ties, four municipalities and they are not able to partic- the school nurse and Fitness tarily. dog charging and growling times. nine institutions and orga- ipate in organized sports. Club coach Jama Cline ar- Mrs. Cline commented, “I at a runner to ruin a great 4. Vaccinate routinely. nizations. Th e Fitness Club allows these ranged for the students who have enjoyed working with pace or a leisurely jog. Un- In the event your dog bites Projects approved for students to meet and exercise have been participating in the sixth grade class on this fortunately, this happens a runner, chances of serious funding (rounded to the and understand being part of the Fitness Club to run a 5K project. Greta Kosch has been frequently. Whether in the problems arising from the nearest dollar) include: a team. on May 20. Donations were my helper on Th ursdays and country or in town, dogs will bite are lessened when a dog • Adams-Clermont Solid Th e Fitness Club started received from various donors Jessi Getrost has been my chase runners. Th e friend- is updated with its shots. Ap- Waste District – $2,160 on April 7th, and had an aver- for t-shirts, ice cream treats, helper on Tuesdays. Cord liest of dogs even leave their proximately 4.5 million peo- • Ashtabula County Solid age of 20, sixth grade students fruit, water and monetary Ehrhart also helped organize own yards to chase runners. ple are bitten by dogs each Waste District – $150,000 meeting every Tuesday and donations for the 5K. Pauld- and run the 5K. Together Whether out of optimism or year, making dog bites the • Athens-Hocking Solid Th ursday from 3:30-4:45 p.m. ing County Hospital donated we have worked to promote confi dence, many dog owners fi ft h biggest reason for emer- Waste District – $127,324 During this time, the students $200 for t-shirts for the par- health and wellness with the swear their dogs will not hurt gency care visits. Of those • Auglaize County Solid played running games at the ticipants. Farnsworth Silk- students. us. Yet, these are the same dog bites, more than 50% re- Waste District – $84,314 practice ball fi eld including screening printed the t-shirts dogs that corner us, growl at sult in infection. us, and have even bitten us. • Brown County Solid 5. Check leashes and Waste Management Author- • Portage County Solid IT TAKES HEART TO BE A HERO Dog owners must understand chains for defects. We wit- Waste Management District that a dog may act diff erently ity – $68,796 nessed a dog come complete- – $200,000 around runners, especially • City of Cleveland – ly off its chain while on one $25,000 • Shelby County – when the dog owners are not of our runs because the cord present. Runners catch dogs • City of Mentor – $100,000 it was chained to had become • Sough Eastern Ohio off guard; therefore, the dogs worn. $20,648 automatically become defen- • City of St. Marys – Joint SWMD – $150,000 Avid runners will run at • Th e University of Tole- sive. Th ey simply respond any time, even in the early $62,513 do – $6,500 the way dogs are meant to re- morning and late evening • Clark County Solid spond. However, their natu- hours. Th ey also run in rain, Waste District – $3,850 • Van Wert Solid Waste ral instinct can cause serious high winds, and snow. So, • Cleveland Indians – Management District – issues. please be aware that a run- $60,000 $21,320 If you’re a dog owner, ner could be coming around • Cleveland State Univer- • Williams Coun- please review the following the corner at any time. As sity – $13,900 ty Health Department – tips on how to protect local the weather gets nicer, more • Clinton County Solid $17,282 runners and children (be- runners and children will be Waste District – $3,600 • Wyandot County Solid cause they run too!): outdoors. Please help protect • Columbus Zoological Waste Management District them by following these tips. Park Association – $22,000 – $42,043 Grover Hill Elementa- Jill Starbuck has 20 years • Darke County Solid Th e Community Recy- ry School students partici- of experience as a business Waste District – $5,646 cling and Litter Prevention pated in the Jump Rope for JKC writer, editor, and market re- • Fairfi eld County – Grant provides fi nancial Heart during P.E. classes. Container SVC search analyst. She is a certi- assistance to communities Th is event is held at schools fi ed health coach through the $45,817 “Very Affordable!” • Hamilton County Re- based on need, the demon- to help raise money for the $350 in Fort Wayne Integrative Institute of Nutri- stration of positive economic American Heart Associa- tion and a certifi ed running cycling and Solid Waste Dis- (level full) and environmental impacts tion. Grover Hill Elemen- coach through the Road Run- trict – $10,000 $350 outside Fort Wayne • Huron County – $1,500 regionally or statewide and tary has participated for (level full + $50/trip charge) ners Club of America. She is 20 years. Shown here are also the co-owner of a running • Keep Cincinnati Beau- the potential for perma- *no tires or concrete* tiful, Inc. – $20,000 nent service that does not Ryann Jay, Lexi Moore and business. She can be reached Jordan Hale. 260-348-4759 at [email protected]. • Lorain County Solid need assistance from outside Waste District – $130,000 funding. Grant communities • Medina County Solid must commit 50 percent local OHIO EPA AWARDS GRANT prevention programs. Ohio- From Hicksville: Business emium Select Waste District – $5,525 matching funds. TO ADDRESS SCRAP TIRE ans are encouraged to reduce 3.5 miles N on 49 A Pr ion (419) 542-9999 waste, recycle materials and 1.75 miles west oonn • WEMid-Ohio NOW Regional DO For additional informa- PROCESSING AND MARKET Arrowsmith Rd Cell Planning Commission – tion about the grant program, DEVELOPMENT buy recycled-content prod- (419) 487-1027 ucts. VINYL$2,000 LETTERINGcontact Ohio EPA at (614) 644-2873, or www.recyleo- To improve markets for For additional informa- Hours: • North Central Ohio Sol- tion about the grant pro- Mon. - Sat. hio.gov. scrap tires across the state, Small Fruits id Waste District – $24,000 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.m. FRUIT Ohio EPA has awarded gram, contact Ohio EPA at & • Ohio University – Let West Bend News an- (614) 644-2873, or visit www. VegetablesTREES $350,000 to Coshocton In- $31,710 nounce your engagement, recycleohio.gov. • Orange Village – $3,377 dustries to assist the compa- wedding or anniversary. It’s ny on a market development 2298 Arrowsmith Rd., Hicksville, OH 419.258.2000• Organics Recycling only $6 per column for the Association of Ohio, Inc. – photo and the announce- project. www.facebook.com/StraitGateFarmsGreenhouses $1,000 ment is news (free). Th e program provides fi nancial assistance for busi- nesses that propose projects to develop successful scrap Get tire markets or to innovate smart. with scrap tire-based prod- ucts. Coshocton Industries will use the funding to develop a new technology to process tires more effi ciently and WBINC. produce an end product for WEST BEND PRINTING & PUBLISHING both the automobile indus- West Bend try and athletic installation WANT ads Use on your Recreational market. Th e investment in are a real bargain! VINYL and Commercial Vehicles, the project will create 14 new Ask anyone who has LETTERING Buildings, Signs & much more! jobs. placed a want and Ohio EPA is responsible you will see they for implementing statewide get results! To place 419.258.2000 recycling, waste reduction, an ad stop in or call 101 N. Main St. | Antwerp, OH recycling market develop- 419-258-2000 ment, scrap tire and litter PAGE 8 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 27, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] TEACHER APPRECIATION AT OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY PAULDING CHAPTER 10 BOMB THREAT SAFETY PRACTICE PERI JUNE MEETING SET

Th e Paulding County Chapter 10 Public Employ- ee Retirement Incorporated (PERI) will be meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Paulding County Senior Center (401 E. Jackson St.). Guest speaker for the meeting is Jason Landers, Paulding County Sheriff .

FREE CONCERT AT FRANKE PARK

Fort Wayne Area Com- munity Band will present a free concert Tuesday, June 9 at Grover Hill Elementary students must practice what Foellinger Th eater in Franke School held a safety drill on to do in a real emergency sit- Oakwood Elementary 6th graders, with the help of Cooper Hatchery Employees’, Danny Park. Downbeat is 7:30 p.m. Th ursday May 21. Student’s uation. Th is drill was to sim- Stahl, Bill Wolfl e, Denise Schmersal, Rob Weible, and Heather Parrett, celebrated Teacher Ap- for a variety of music under safety is vital in today’s ed- ulate a bomb threat at Grover preciation week. the direction of assistant con- ucational world. Even in a Hill Elementary. All students ductors David Blackwell and NOTEWORTHY BILLS FROM avoid confl icts of interest small community, we must were evacuated from the 2015 JOHN PAULDING Susan Jehl. Th irty students plan and be prepared for building and sent to a place of 2015 LEGISLATIVE SES- and will make state govern- DAYS IS FAST APPROACH- from area high schools will ment more transparent for many diff erent emergency safety. Taking part in the drill SION ING! join the 80-member ensem- situations. Grover Hill Ele- along with Principal Kevin Hoosiers. ble for the second half of the • Helping veterans fi nd mentary has created a Safety Wilson was entire staff and Th e Kruse Report by: In Mark your calendars program. Th e program will employment – SEA 298 Plan to help us be prepared student body. State Sen. Dennis Kruse for the 2015 John Paulding include Th e Avengers, Th e Big for such occasion. Staff and (R-Auburn) seeks to reduce veteran un- Cage Circus Galop, E Pluri- employment by allowing Days set to take place in Last month, the Indiana downtown Paulding, OH on bus Unum March, Foellinger private-sector employers to March and Dixieland Jam! MERCY COLLEGE OF OHIO ciate of Science degrees in General Assembly completed June 4-6. the 2015 legislative session. adopt a preference policy for featuring Basin Street Blues, ANNOUNCES TOLEDO CAM- Cardiovascular Technolo- hiring, promoting or retain- Th e weekend is kicked off Maple Leaf Rag, Tin Roof gy, General Studies, Health As always, my fellow legisla- with the traditional parade PUS HONORS LIST tors and I worked to pass pol- ing a veteran in employment. Blues, Bill Bailey Won’t You Information Technology, at 5:00 p.m. on Th ursday fol- icies that continue to move Under the bill, “veteran” is Please Come Home and Nursing, and Radiolog- lowed by a concert by Bekah Th e following students Indiana forward. Our top defi ned as a person who ac- When the Saints go Marching were awarded honors for ic Technology; and Credit tively served in the U.S. mil- Bradley (sponsored by Cul- priorities included support- In. In addition, they will also the 2015 Spring semester Certifi cates in Community ing students and teachers, itary, the Indiana Army Na- ligan Water Systems). On play highlights from Hello, Health Worker, EMT, Med- tional Guard or Air National Friday there will be a can- at Mercy College of Ohio. promoting economic growth Dolly!, Invicta Overture, Ir- To be named on the Dean’s ical Coding, Ophthalmic and protecting Hoosier tax- Guard. dy drop on the courthouse ving Berlin’s Songs for Amer- Technology, Paramedic and Whether in session or out, List, a student must achieve payers. lawn, live music by Geoff ica, Lincoln at Gettysburg, Polysomnographic Technol- it is my goal to be accessible Burns, Resonance Collec- Private Eye Prowl and Trom- a grade point average of [3.3] Besides passing a bal- or higher and be enrolled ogy. Mercy College also pro- anced budget that creates a to those I serve in Senate tive and Jim Fry Band. A bone Tiger Rag. District 14. If you have ques- for 12 or more credit hours. vides continuing education strong foundation for our Cruise In also begins this and short-term certifi cates, state’s economic future, law- tions, comments or input, I evening (sponsored by In- JPHS TO HOST 4th ANNUAL To be named on the Honor’s List, a student must achieve enabling individuals to makers approved several key can be reached by telephone tegrity Ford). MOTORCYCLE RALLY at 317-233-0930, by email at a grade point average of [3.3] quickly develop knowledge pieces of legislation, includ- Saturday is marked as and skills to gain employ- ing: [email protected] or higher and be enrolled Kids Day with another Th e John Paulding Histori- ment or advance in their • Constitutional bal- and by mail at 200 W. Wash- for 6-11 credit hours. To be candy drop and free kids cal Society will be hosting their careers. More information anced-budget amendment ington St., Indianapolis, IN th named on the President’s raffl e. Th ese events are all 4 Annual Motorcycle ride on is available at mercycollege. – SJR 19 will make Indiana’s 46204. Saturday, June 6th. Registra- List, a student must achieve What do you think? sponsored by Branch Chris- edu. recent track record of fi scal tian Fellowship, Paulding tion starts at 9:30 a.m. at the a 4.0 GPA and be enrolled responsibility permanent by museum located across from for 14 or more credit hours. Loni Walk of Antwerp SCHNORMEIER GALLERY Church of the Nazarene, has been named to the Hon- prohibiting state spending Paulding United Methodist the Fairgrounds in Paulding. Mercy College of Ohio TO HOST THE WORK OF ors List. She is a senior at from exceeding state tax rev- Church. Th e Fort Wayne Ride begins at 11:00 a.m. is a Catholic undergradu- enue unless two-thirds of the Mercy College pursuing a YEAGER-TORRE & NEESE Children’s Zoo will also be Riders will travel around ate institution sponsored by General Assembly deem it Nursing Pre-Licensure. at JP Days sponsored by An- the county stopping along Mercy. It focuses on health- necessary to use emergency Mount Vernon Nazarene imal Clinic of Paulding. the way for rest stops and to care and health science pro- spending measures. Before University’s Schnormeier choose a card for the poker grams. Programs include: Did you know you can being added to the state con- Gallery will host the work hand. Th e best hand at the end Bachelor of Science degrees WT LOCAL SCHOOL BREAK- download and print every stitution, SJR 19 will have to of Darlene Yeager-Torre and of the ride will win a prize. in Biology, Healthcare Ad- issue clear back to 2005 be passed again by the next Doug Neese. Th e exhibition FAST & LUNCH MENUS Prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd ministration, Medical Im- off our website?! Visit: General Assembly in 2017 or will be on display from May 5/27 – 6/4 and 3rd place. Also a 50/50 aging, and Nursing; Asso- www.westbendnews.net 2018 and then approved by 20 through June 26, 2015. Th e drawing will be held. Refresh- Indiana voters on a statewide opening reception will take Breakfast: ments will be provided. Th is ballot. place on Friday, June 5, from 5/27 – Mini pancakes, event will benefi t the John • Increased pay for Indi- 6:00-9:00 p.m. Th is event and sausage, juice, milk Paulding Historical Society ana’s best teachers – Under the exhibition in the gallery 5/28 – Cheese omelet, museum. SEA 566, local school boards are free and open to the pub- toast, juice, milk For more information, can allow up to half of each lic. 5/29 – Fruit stick, juice, contact Jay Denny of the teacher’s bonus under the Yeager-Torre, a fi ne art milk Black Swamp Cruisers Club. School Performance Grant photographer based in Co- 6/1 – Sausage pizza, juice, 419-786-0767. Even if you’re program to be a permanent lumbus, Ohio, creates photo- milk not riding – stop out to the part of the teacher’s salary. graphic work that emphasiz- 6/2 – Egg & cheese muf- museum and admire all the Th is legislation also permits es luminescence in natural fi n, juice, milk cool bikes! It’s really some- school boards to approve and artifi cial landscapes. In 6/3 – Mini pancakes, sau- thing to see when they all extra pay for teachers with addition to solo exhibitions, take off at 11:00 a.m.! master’s degrees in a subject her work has been juried into sage, juice, milk they teach. numerous regional, national, 6/4 – Cheese omelet, toast, • More fl exibility for local juice, milk and international exhibitions. Lunch: schools – SEA 500 promotes For this exhibit, she will dis- local control of schools by play images that document 5/27 – Walking taco w/ eliminating more than 50 the construction of Ariel meat, cheese & iceberg let- outdated and burdensome Foundation Park in Mount tuce, corn, refried beans, regulations that forced fruit, milk; JH/HS: Chef Vernon. WEST BEND PRINTING & PUBLISHING INC. • 419.258.2000 • [email protected] schools to commit resources For more information salad, Pizza sub or Grilled to overhead instead of teach- on the work of Darlene Yea- chicken sandwich w/salad Advertising. ing. HEA 1009, creates an ger-Torre, visit dytphotos. bar Print. opportunity for any school com. 5/28 – Cheeseburg- WB board in Indiana to designate Neese will exhibit photo- er sandwich, french fries, Vinyl Banners Brochures Design. any of its schools an “Innova- graphic work commissioned green beans, fruit; milk; JH/ Business Cards tion Network School,” which by the Schnormeier family. HS: Chef salad, Pizza sub or operates with more legal Completed over the course of Grilled chicken sandwich w/ Buttons fl exibility. a year, the commission cap- salad bar • Stronger government tures the pristine landscapes 5/29 – Fiestada, romaine ethics laws – HEA 1002 of the Schnormeier Gardens. lettuce salad w/dressing, strengthens legislators’ fi - Th e Schnormeier Gal- shredded carrots, peas, fruit, nancial disclosure require- lery is located at 221 S. Main milk; JH/HS: Chef salad, Piz- ments and prevents execu- Street in Mount Vernon, Menus Yard Signs Postcards tive-branch employees from Ohio. Th e gallery is open za sub or Cheeseburger sand- Forms leaving government to im- Monday through Friday from wich w/salad bar mediately go work for a com- 12:00-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 6/1 – Cook’s Choice 6/2 – Cook’s Choice ...& More! pany they formerly helped from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CONTACT US TODAY! regulate. Th ese changes will For more information, call 6/3 – Cook’s Choice help government offi cials 740-397-9000, ext. 3040. 6/4 – Cook’s Choice QUALITY • CUSTOM • CONVENIENCE Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 9 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 27, 2015 ERIN HARDESTY GUEST SPEAKER AT ANTWERP ROTARY pecially when those choices BUGS ON THE BRAIN AND BE E3 SMART LOGO DESIGN CONTEST WINNERS impact our lives. Program IN YOUR TUMMY! Chair was Dan Schutt. Pic- tured from left to right are: By: Staci Miller, Education Dan Schutt, Erin Hardesty, Specialist, Paulding SWCD and Mike Blass. Last week, students at Oakwood Elementary had their right to read week with the theme being “Go Bug- Want to Advertise, gy for Books.” Staci Miller, but don’t know Education Specialist with the Paulding Soil and Water where to start Conservation District was asked to do a presentation about bugs for each grade level. Th e students in grades Erin Hardesty was the the joys during her jour- K-2 learned about mosqui- guest speaker at Antwerp ney that impacted so many ? toes. Th ey learned that fe- Rotary meeting on May lives. With Mike Blass, Erin Call male mosquitoes are the ones that bite humans and 21. Erin shared the story of is currently co-authoring The WEST BEND NEWS her adoption and journey a novel, based on her life animals, because they need to fi nd her birth mother. story. In it she shares the the protein from the blood When faced with medical message of self-empower- for their eggs in order to re- history questions and health ment: how we can create the produce. Male mosquitoes record issues, Erin knew she life we desire for ourselves. don’t bite humans or ani- had to fi nd her birth moth- Th is begins with taking re- mals, they just feed on fl ower er to answer these questions sponsibility for our choices nectar. When human or an- for herself and her children. in life, including our ability imals get bit by mosquitoes, Erin told of the struggles to choose how we respond it’s not the bite that make us encountered, tears, and to the choices of others es- inch, but the drop of saliva Jenessa Johnson, Fairview named as winners in the Be that the female mosquito nd leaves behind aft er sucking Middle School (2 place) and E3 Smart logo design contest Blake Funkhouser, Hilltop sponsored by Ohio Energy the blood. Th e saliva con- rd tains histamines that cause Middle School (3 place) were Project. Coordinated by the &21*5$78/$7,216&21*5$78/$7,216 us to inch. Aft er learning Ohio Energy Project and about mosquitoes, the stu- sponsored locally by North dents got a chance to make Western Electric Cooperative  their own mosquito out of in Bryan, the Be E3 Smart pro- a straw, pipe cleaners and a gram brings energy effi ciency pom pom and tissue paper. education into the classroom. Th e students really enjoyed this activity. Th e students in grades 3-6 learned about meal worms. Th e students were read a sto- ry called “Bugs for Lunch” by Margery Facklam, and then got the opportunity to &ODVVRI learn about diff erent coun- tries that eat bugs as part of Jenessa Johnson’s 2nd place Blake Funkhouser’s 3rd their culture. Staci showed logo design. place logo design. the student pictures of dif- ferent bug cuisines such as stink bug pate’, meal worm pretty good, even some of the 12 years. Before and during  spaghetti and leaf-footed teachers tried them. Yummy, her time at MVNU, Dr. Britt bug pizza. Students learned Yummy, Meal worms in my has held numerous teaching Best that meal worms are the lar- Tummy! positions. Several of her aca- va of darkling beetles. Th e If you are interested in demic papers have been pub- darkling beetles experience having Staci Miller come lished and she has received a complete metamorphosis in and do a presentation or multiple teaching awards  of four distinct stages of life. program for your school or from MVNU and other orga- Wishes Th e four stages are egg, larva group, please call 419-399- nizations. stage which is a meal worm, 4771 or email at Staci.mill- Karen Boyd, Associate pupa and adult. Meal worms [email protected] Professor of Social Work, has commonly feed on grains retired from her position aft er and oats. Th ey learned about 28 years. Prior to her work at the diff erent part of a meal- MVNU ANNOUNCES RE- TIREMENTS MVNU, Boyd was active in worms and why they aren’t her fi eld for 10 years. She has considered a worm. 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Note #4 discusses the implications for HONORS IN NWC BASE- Ringwald, SV, 10; James Audrey Rodriguez, AE, 12; MARINES ON SPARTANS the home-educated student. Gener- Harrod, BL, 12; Austin Maddie Willis, BL, 12; Ma- al Sports Regulation 7 would provide BALL sanctions for students who participate Leeth, LV, 11; Brent Wilson, cala Ashbaugh, LV, 10; Ar- By: Jeff Abbott By: Jeff Abbott in schools for which they are not en- AE, 10; Jarrett Sitton, PL, iana Schmiedebusch, AE, rolled and in which participation is not In voting by Northwest Woodlan got one of two Homestead got 10 hits covered under any bylaw or state law. 11; Colby Clift on, CV, 11; 10; Terra Crowle, CV, 12; games in against Hamil- and scored 13 runs, in the 602 in favor; 59 opposed Conference baseball coach- 5.) Bylaw 4-7-2, Transfer (new Ex- es for the 2015 baseball sea- Guadalupe Martinez, PL, Brooke Hoff man, CG, 11 ton and for the Warriors it fi rst inning, as the Spartans ception 8) son. senior Nate Owens, a 9; Dalton Schmersal, LV, 12; Mackenzie Riggenbach, CV, was worth the wait. Wood- plastered the Woodlan War- Th is revision is in response to some Seth Evans, ADA, 10; Reid 12; Tianna Rager, CV, 11; member school administrators who catcher from Crestview was lan scored 3 runs in the fi rst rirors 18-2 in girls’ soft ball. have requested an exemption for stu- named Player of the Year. Stechschulte, CG, 10; Luke Kara May, SV, 9 and then sent 10 batters to Homestead sent 17 batters to dents who transfer due to a desire to Carpenter, SV, 10 SECOND TEAM: improve their academic preparation by Owens was a unanimous the plate in the second and the plate in the fi rst inning, enrolling in one of the member schools selection receiving 160 out Final Northwest Con- Ashley Sumner, ADA, 11; scored 5 more times enroute getting 9 singles and a dou- which sponsors the International Bac- ference Standings (league Kylie Wyss, AE, 11; Morgan calaureate (IB) Program. Note that of a possible 160 points in to a 9-0 win over the Ma- ble, and aided by 5 Woodlan transferring under this provision would the balloting. Paulding ju- games only): Riley, PL, 12; Kyrah Yinger, rines. Th e game got under- errors. Th e Spartans fi nished require the student to remain in the IB 1. Crestview 8-0; 2. CG, 11; Mackayla Wilson, Program. Discontinuing the Program nior Damon Egnor fi nished way 2 hours later then sched- the game with 21 hits includ- would result in immediate ineligibility second in the balloting with Paulding 6-2; 2. Spencer- BL, 12; Brady Guest, CV, 11; uled due to wet conditions. ing a homerun and double by and could result in sanctions as pre- ville 6-2; 4. Allen East 4-4; Julia Th atcher, LV, 12; Shayla scribed within Bylaw 11, Penalties. Spencerville freshman Jaret Th e fi rst three batters in the Jessica Schneider. Alyssa Ho- 529 in favor; 131 opposed Montenery fi nishing third. 4. Delphos Jeff erson 4-4; Rice, DJ, 12; Sami Fruchey, Woodlan lineup got on base eppner took the loss for the 6.) Bylaw 4-7-2, Transfer (new Ex- 4. Columbus Grove 4-4; 7. BL, 11; Alex Shumate, SV, 11 ception 9) Crestview coach Jim and scored in the fi rst 2 in- Warriors. Th is exception will accommodate Wharton tallied 19 points Blufft on 2-6; 8. Lincolnview HONORABLE MEN- nings. Austin Fancher was 3 Score by the Inning: students who for various reasons are 2-6; 9. Ada 0-8 TION: compelled to leave the high school to be named Coach of the for 3 in the game as the War- Homestead – 13 3 1 1 where eligibility has been established Year at the all-conference Maddy Hollar, SV, 12; riors collected 9 hits. Triston 0=18, 21H, 0E due to fi nancial, academic and/or dis- Cora Millay, CV, 10; Mack- ciplinary reasons. Th is one-time ex- selection meeting Monday SCHROEDER RECEIVES Moses allowed just 2 hits in 4 Woodlan – 1 0 1 0 0=2, ception would be for a transfer into evening in Delphos. Whar- “POY” HONORS IN NWC enzie Ringwald, SV, 12; innings of work. 5H, 5E the public school district within which Claire Th ompson, DJ, 11; the student’s parents reside regardless ton led Crestview to an 8-0 SOFTBALL Score by the Inning: of whether the student is transferring record and their 21st North- Alexis Amburgey, ADA, Hamilton – 0 0 0 0 0 0 OHSAA MEMBER SCHOOLS from a public or non-public school. Th e 12; Lauren Birkemeier, CG, Exception 9 form must be submitted; west Conference baseball In voting by Northwest 0=0, 3H, 3E PASS ALL NINE REFEREN- the exception would not be available championship. Spencer- Conference soft ball coach- 9; Alexis McCluer, AE, 11; Woodlan – 3 5 0 0 0 1 x=9, to students desiring to transfer to and Dani Harman, DJ, 10; Lau- DUM ITEMS from high schools within a multiple ville’s coach Troy Monten- es for the 2015 soft ball sea- 9H, 1E high school district/system, and the ery fi nished second in the son. senior Hope Schroeder, ren Parkins, BL, 12; Jessi- Ohio High School Athletic Associ- exception would not permit a student ca Pimpas, DJ, 11; Baylee ation member schools passed all nine to transfer from the public high school coach of the year balloting. a pitcher from Columbus IHSAA 2A BOYS BASEBALL proposed Constitution and Bylaw revi- of the district in which one parent re- Owens was a 4-year Grove, was named Player Neate, LV, 12; Sam Bran- SECTIONAL AT EASTSIDE sions, Daniel B. Ross, Ph.D., announced sides to the public high school district ham, DJ, 12; Taylor Lloyd, Monday, following the ballot counting in which the other parent resides in starter for the Knights and of the Year aft er being run- procedure conducted at the OHSAA a split-family situation. However, a batted .522 in league play ner-up for that honor during AE, 12; Devann Springer, Wednesday, May 27: offi ce. Th e approved changes, which in- non-public student whose parents live LV, 12; Teyah Sautter, ADA, clude eight for high schools and one for in two diff erent public school districts this past season. His over- the 2014 season. Schroed- 5:00 p.m. – Eastside vs 7th-8th grade schools, will go into ef- may have the option to transfer to ei- all season average was .435 er received fi rst-place votes 9; Audrey Manz, PL, 9; Adams Central fect August 1 unless otherwise noted. A ther public school district in which Taylor Monday, BL, 11; Me- simple majority is all that is required for the student’s parents reside provided and included 9 extra base from 7 of the conference Th ursday, May 28: a proposed amendment to be adopted. the student has never been enrolled in hits (one home run) with 23 coaches. Coaches may not gan Miller, SV, 12; Sammi 5:00 p.m. – Churubusco Th e OHSAA’s annual referendum a public high school or the student has Rosengarten, CG, 11 voting period began May 1 and ballots been enrolled in the non-public school RBI’s. vote for players from their vs South Adams were due Friday, May 15. Each member for a minimum of one semester. Complete results for the own schools. Blufft on senior Final Northwest Con- 7:00 p.m. – Woodlan vs school has one vote, which is cast by the 507 in favor; 153 opposed ference Standings (league principal. Aft er 821 ballots were mailed 7.) Bylaw 4-7-2, Transfer (new Ex- Northwest Conference are Maddie Willis fi nished sec- Canterbury to member high schools in late April, ception 10) listed below: ond in the balloting with Al- games only): Saturday, May30: 691 were returned for a voter turnout of Th is exception permits restoration 1. Allen East 7-1; 1. Crest- 84 percent. Th ere are 832 member 7th-8th of full eligibility for students who FIRST TEAM: len East sophomore Ariana Semi-Finals, 1:00 p.m. – grade schools, with 401 returning their transfer, upon application to the Com- Nate Owens, CV, 12; Schmiedebusch fi nishing view 7-1; 3. Blufft on Blufft on vs Eastside/Adams ballot (48 percent). missioner’s Offi ce, aft er the school dis- 6-2; 4. Columbus Grove 5-3; A Review of the 2015 OHSAA Ref- trict’s board of education in which the Jacob Meyer, SV, 10; Da- third. Central winner; 3:00 p.m. – erendum Issues: student had been attending has elected mon Egnor, PL, 11; Ryan Allen East coach Bill 5. Spencerville 4-4; 6. Lin- Churubusco/South Adams HIGH SCHOOLS to eff ectively cease its sponsorship of colnview 3-5; 6. Ada 3-5; 8. 821 high school ballots were its entire interscholastic athletics pro- Bullinger, DJ, 12; Jaret Mon- Mattevi tallied 19 points to winner vs Woodlan/Canter- mailed, 691 ballots were returned (84 gram. Further, if the school district tenery, SV, 9; Jordan Roop, Paulding 1-7; 9. Jeff erson 0-8 percent) including 3 invalid formally elects, through board of ed- be named Coach of the Year bury winner 1.) Bylaw 4-2-1, Age (amend Bylaw ucation action, to resume its sponsor- CV, 12; Corbin Edwards, at the all-conference selec- Monday, June 1: 4-2-1 while retaining Exception 1 with ship, a student who transferred under PL, 11; Brayden Sautter, tion meeting Monday eve- IHSAA 3A BOYS BASEBALL 7:00 p.m. – Champion- revisions and deleting Exception 2) this provision may transfer back to his/ Th is permits all 19-year-olds, re- her original school so long as this trans- ADA, 11; Elisha Jones, CG, ning in Delphos. Mattevi led SECTIONAL AT NEW HAVEN ship Game gardless of date of birth, to continue fer occurs prior to the start of the next 12; Jordan Miller, CV, 11 the Mustangs to a 7-1 record to participate in interscholastic athlet- school year. ics provided the eight-semester rule is 617 in favor; 36 opposed SECOND TEAM: and a Northwest Confer- Wednesday, May 27: WARRIOR COMEBACK observed. Th is also means that once a 8.) Bylaw 4-8-2, Return from an In- Tanner From, CG, 12; 6:00 p.m. – Bishop Luers vs student turns 20, no matter where the ternational Exchange Program (amend- ence co-championship. Carl FALLS SHORT AGAINST ment) Chayton Overholt, LV, 9; Concordia 20th birthday falls on the calendar, Etzler of the co-champion EAGLES his or her eligibility ends. Exception 1 Removes the phrase “at the point Jace Stockwell, DJ, 10; Bret Crestview Knights fi nished Th ursday, May 28: would be retained to provide latitude to of interruption . . .” would make it clear Rumer, BL, 11; Erik Neeley, 5:00 p.m. – Leo vs New approve participation opportunities for that the semesters of study abroad do second in the balloting. By: Jeff Abbott students who are truly disabled. count toward the total of eight semes- AE, 12; Tanner Stippich, Hope Schroeder bat- Haven; 7:00 p.m. – Bishop 541 in favor; 143 opposed ters available to the student and that the AE, 12; Travis Wireman, Dwenger vs Angola A comeback attempt 2.) Bylaw 4-3-1, Enrollment and At- student must be compliant with Bylaw ted .506 with 8 home runs by Woodlan fell short as tendance (add note to precede the Bylaw; 4-4-1, Scholarship, in the fi nal grading AE, 12; Dakota Bricker, BL, and 46 RBI’s in leading the Saturday, May 30: delete Exception 3 as of 2018-19; amend period prior to return to Ohio in order 9; Austin Bricker, BL, 12; Semi-Finals, 11:00 a.m. – the Warriors fell 7-4 to the Exceptions 6 and 7) to be immediately eligible. Th e addi- Bulldogs to a 21-6 overall Churubusco Eagles. Th e Th is adds a note to precede Bylaw tional language added would reinforce Aaron Mock, PL, 12 recored. Schroeder also Garrett vs Luers/Concordia 4-3-1 to remind administrators that all the concept that academic work and HONORABLE MEN- winner; 1:00 p.m. – Leo/New home team scored 3 time in high school students are subject to the semesters do count when the student posted a 16-5 record as a the bottom of the fi rst and provisions of the transfer bylaw if they returns home to the member school. TION: pitcher with a 3.00 ERA. Haven winner vs Dwenger/ change schools. Also, Exception 3 was 638 in favor; 22 opposed the Warriors grabbed a brief adopted originally to respond to state 9.) Bylaw 4-9-2, Recruiting (amend- Jon Krouse, CV, 11; Gage Complete results for the Angola winner law which mandated a participation ment and additional language); Bylaw lead with 4 runs in the top of opportunity for students who attend- 4-9-4, Recruiting (new No. 8), and Bylaw Mercer, DJ, 11; Mitchell Northwest Conference are Monday, June 1: 4-9-6, Recruiting (additional language) Youngpeter, SV, 11; Gaige 6:00 p.m. – Championship the second only to have the ed community schools sponsored by a listed below: Eagles put another 3 runs member school’s Board of Education Th is provides clarity within this Rassman, DJ, 12; Braden FIRST TEAM: Game only. Since that time, additional leg- bylaw by stipulating that when coaches on the board in the bottom islation now permits any community are contacted by someone who is advo- school student to be eligible only at the cating for a student’s transfer or enroll- half of the inning. Churu- public school in the residential district. ment, the coach would be required to busco added an insurance Th erefore, to avoid confl icts, upper report the contact to a school admin- Grain Handling Equipment & Dust Collection class students who are currently at- istrator and cease that contact with the run in the sixth. Th e Eagles tending community schools sponsored individual. Additionally, when a coach outhit Woodlan 12-5 in the by a school district’s Board and who do leaves one school to take a position at not live in that district would remain another school and students transfer game. eligible, but incoming ninth graders as to that school, it shall be assumed that Score by the Inning: of 2015-16 would be eligible only at the there is recruiting or infl uence. Th at residential public school as prescribed assumption can be challenged, but if Woodlan – 0 4 0 0 0 0 by law. Th is exception and the note the challenge is not successful, this re- 0=4, 5H, 1E would then expire at the beginning of vision would mean the student remains 4200 S 900 W Topeka IN 46571 (800) 593-8377 Churubusco – 3 3 0 0 0 1 the 2018-19 school year. In addition, the ineligible for one year from the date of Helping To Successfully Grow Businesses proposed amendment to Exception 6 enrollment or transfer. Th e additional x=7, 12H, 0E would provide a part-time enrollment language in Bylaw 4-9-2 would permit option for a home educated student the Commissioner’s Offi ce to withhold at a non-public school only. All other eligibility for up to a maximum of 30 HERITAGE OVERTAKES home-educated students have a par- calendar days while an investigation is ticipation opportunity only at the res- being conducted. WOODLAN IN HS BASEBALL idential public school OR, if that school Th e addition of item No. 8 in Bylaw does not sponsor the sport in which the 4-9-4 would stipulate that when a coach home-educated wishes to play, at an- leaves one school to take a position at By: Jeff Abbott other public district contingent upon another school and students who were Woodlan gave up just 5 the superintendent’s approval. Th e a member of the original school team amendment to Exception 7 would be transfer to the coach’s new school, it hits in their boys’ baseball adjusted for students who attend STEM shall be assumed that there is recruiting game with Heritage, but 3 of schools so as to be consistent with Ohio or infl uence. If a challenge occurs and law. is not successful, the student remains the hits went over the fence 625 in favor; 60 opposed ineligible for one year from the date of 3.) Bylaw 4-3-3, Semesters (amend enrollment or transfer. Th e additional including a grand slam, and Exception 2) language in Bylaw 4-9-6 stipulates that the Patriots beat the War- Th is amendment to Exception 2 when a coach is contacted by someone riors 8-1 at Warrior Field. provides latitude to approve students who is advocating for a student’s trans- who are truly disabled. It would incor- fer or enrollment, the coach is required Th e Warriors pitching gave porate the Ohio Department of Educa- to report the contact to a school admin- up 8 walks and 2 hit-by- tion Operating Standards and Federal istrator and cease that contact with the Proudly Associated With IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities individual. pitch batters. Branson Dos- Education Act) requirements to limit 592 in favor; 95 opposed those who might qualify for this excep- 7th-8th GRADE SCHOOLS sen had a solo home run in th th tion to the truly disabled student. 832 7 -8 school ballots were the fi rst and added a 2-run 644 in favor; 42 opposed mailed, 401 ballots were returned (48 4.) Bylaw 4-7-2, Transfer (Note: Pur- percent) including 4 invalid round tripper in the sixth. 10.) Bylaw 4-2-2, Age (amend Ex- “Your Solutions Dealer” suant to Constitution Article 8-1-1, this With the bases full in the amendment became eff ective immedi- ception 1 with revisions and modify 5068 E 100 N Bluffton 800-876-9351 third, Jacque Jacquay went ately upon action by the Board of Direc- Exception 2) 4777 W 500 N Huntington 888-876-9352 tors on November 17, 2014. It is subject Th is amendment to Exception 1 over the fence for the grand to ratifi cation by the member schools incorporates the Ohio Department of 983 N St Rd 13 Wabash 888-876-9353 slam. Dossen got the win on during the referendum voting.) Education Operating Standards and To account for students who are not Federal IDEA (Individuals with Dis- the mound for the Patriots enrolled, yet are participating in a pub- abilities Education Act) requirements while Woodlan starter Ben lic school, e.g. STEM school, communi- to limit those who might qualify for ty school or non-public school students, this exception to the truly disabled Schwartz took the loss and who may be participating in certain student. Th e new semester bylaw at Score by the Inning: sports at their own schools, the Board the 7th-8th grade level should further of Directors has approved the deletion ensure that students are not held back Heritage – 1 0 4 1 0 2 0=8, of the reference to “school in which the in middle school and will proceed into 5H, 6E student has not been enrolled.” With high school at the appropriate time. Th e this deletion, students who might, for concept of “competitive equity” has Woodlan – 0 0 0 0 0 0 example, play football for their district been further clarifi ed in the revision to 1=1, 2H, 1E public high school and then wrestle for Exception 2. their non-public school would not be 363 in favor; 34 opposed PAGE 11 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 27, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] JUNE EVENTS FOR GRABILL have its fi rst Salad Recipe Ex- Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 er science fi ction topic. Dr. ANTWERP SCHOOL HONORS RETIREES BRANCH OF ALLEN COUNTY change. Simply bring in your p.m. – Quilters of all types Who, Star Trek, Star Wars, PUBLIC LIBRARY favorite salad recipe and will and skill levels are welcome. Ender’s Game, Etc. make copies and share them TOTALLY TERRIFIC with others. JUNE EVENTS AT THE TUESDAYS: BORN TO READ: Tuesday, June 9, 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC 30, 10:30 a.m. – You’re never JUNE EVENTS FOR NEW LIBRARY – Th is month we will have a too young to enjoy the library. HAVEN BRANCH OF ALLEN Surprising Spring Craft . MINECRAFT CLUB: For babies and their caregiv- COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY STORYTIME FOR PRE- Saturday, June 13 & Sun- ers. SCHOOLS, DAYCARES & day June 14, 2:00 p.m.; Th urs- SMART START STORY- TEEN THURSDAY: OTHER GROUPS: day, June 25, 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. TIME: Th ursdays, June 4, 11, 18, Wednesday, June 3 & 10, Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, 25, 3:30 p.m. – During the 9:30 a.m. – 30-minutes of – Play Minecraft with other 24, 31, 10:30 a.m. – Preschool- summer we will be doing theme-based stories, fi nger- people who love the game as ers and their grownups are Summer Reading Activities plays, early literacy activities much as you do! invited to attend a storytime during this time period. and fun for your 3 to 6 year HOMESCHOOL HAP- PENINGS: designed to help them as they THOSE WITTY BRITS: old child. Th ursday, June 4, 1:00 p.m. begin to read. Wednesday, June 17, 7:00 FAMILY STORYTIME: MONDAY NIGHT p.m. – A book club devoted Wednesday, June 3 & 10, – Learn something new or BOOK CLUB: to British humor. Come and 10:30 a.m. – Join us for a spe- participate in an interesting Monday, June 1, 7:00 p.m. activity every month. Th is laugh with us. cial half-hour of book-related Antwerp Local School re- these retirees at a breakfast – Th e fi rst Monday of each month we will hearing from Get your LEGO on: fun. Each session is geared to cently recognized its 2015 re- on Friday, May 22nd, and the month we have a lively book local author Kayleen Reusser Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, preschoolers ages 3 to 6. Each tirees: (back row) Mary Jane Antwerp Education Associ- discussion. Th is month we who will be talking about her 31, 3:30 p.m. – We will supply session includes books, fi n- World War II Legacies: Miller (30 years in teaching), ation presented them with will discuss, Gilead by Mari- book the LEGO blocks, you supply gerplays, songs and multime- Stories of Northeast Indiana Becky Geyer (31 years in ed- these special crocks fi lled lynne Robinson the imagination. dia computer fun. Veterans. ucation), Pat Ross (36 years with fl owers. Th e school will BRUNCH AND LIT: MAKER MONDAY: BABIES AND BOOKS: Wednesday, June 10 10:00 OTAKU ANON: in education); (front row) miss these wonderful wom- Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, Fridays, June 5 & 12, 10:00 Th ursday, June 4, 7:00 p.m. Donna Hibbard (25 years in en and all they have done for a.m. – Stop by Th e Cedars: 22, 29, 3:30 p.m. – For people a.m. – Bring in those little teaching), and Robin McK- Antwerp’s students and com- Cedar Creek Retirement – Otaku Anon is back. Watch ages 11-15 who enjoy mak- babies for a special time just ibben (27 years in teaching). munity. Have a wonderful re- Community and discuss this anime and hang out with oth- ing things —both digital and for them. Th ey are never too Th e staff and faculty honored tirement! month’s book, Th e Secret Life physical. Topics include 3D young to begin with books. ers who love anime and man- of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd printing, basic coding, Ardu- TODDLER STORY- ga as much as you do. We will ino, and more. Registration is TIME: also be showing off Mango WOODBURN BRANCH OF necessary, call 421-1345. Fridays, June 5 & 12, 10:30 Languages, the new online Take a photo in front of the versity, will present a lecture way to learn a language. Th is ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC a.m., 11:00 a.m. – Special sto- green screen in Young Adult celebrating the sesquicen- ries, songs and activities for is your way to learn Japanese Services & we’ll superimpose tennial of Juneteenth. Dr. LIBRARY JUNE EVENTS MONROEVILLE BRANCH OF via the computer. THE ALLEN COUNTY PUB- active toddlers! Children 18 it on a country of your ances- Medford’s talk will address TECH TUESDAYS: tors’ origin the issue of how we identify SMART START STORY- LIC LIBRARY JUNE EVENTS months to 3 years of age and Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, their caregivers are encour- • We will have games all the arrival of African Amer- TIME: 30, 2:00 p.m. – Come to the Fridays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, aged to attend. three days on the Plaza and ican Freedom SMART START STORY- library each week for tech re- 10:30 a.m. LEGO CLUB: in the Main library Every schoolboy and girl – Th is Storytime TIME: Wednesday, June 3, 10, 17, lated activities. Registration features fi nger plays, songs, Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, —Bocce ball on Friday knows that on January 1, 24, 31, 3:00 p.m. – Get your required. Please call 421-1255 —Cornhole on Saturday 1863, President Abraham stories of various lengths and 29, 3:30 p.m. – Enjoy the latest to sign up. craft s. brains, and hands, and imagi- —Badminton on Sunday! Lincoln signed a proclama- books, some old favorites and CRAFT CAFÉ: —Chess games in Young tion declaring that all en- YARN LOVER’S GATH- an awesome craft each week. nations working… by playing Th ursday, June 11, 6:30- with LEGOs. Adults’ Services on Saturday slaved people in the states ERING: LEGO MANIA: 8:30 p.m. – Want to get craft y? Th ursdays, June 4, 11, 18, MINECRAFT MAS- and Sunday (or parts thereof) still in Monday, June 1, 6:30 p.m. So do we! Bring your project 25, 7:00 p.m. – If you already TERS: In addition, bring heritage rebellion “are and hence- – Bring your own LEGOS or Mondays, June 8, 15, 22, to the library and enjoy craft - family photos and we will forward shall be free.” What know how to knit or crochet use ours. Make friends and 29, 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, ing, coff ee and conversation. or if you want to learn how scan them, preserve them on happened aft er that is con- have a treat. June 10, 17, 24, 31, 3:00 p.m. All craft ers and projects are our website, and email you a tested ground. We know that to knit or crochet join us at BUDGET SCRAP- – Welcome all Minecraft Sur- welcome. copy! enslaved people experienced Woodburn. We have people BOOKING: MOVIE NIGHT @ THE that can help you get started Th ursday, June 18, 4:00 vivors! Whether you are an Th e Genealogy Center emancipation at myriad expert or just getting started, LIBRARY: will present talks on Family times and in myriad ways. or teach you new techniques. p.m. – We will have a diff erent Tuesday, June 23, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a creative evening. come and explore the Mine- History Fun, Ways to Dis- Some were freed immedi- layout page each month and – Th eater Lower Level 2 Main play Your Family History ately; others were not freed WOODBURN LEGO provide supplies. You bring craft world. AUTISM STORYTIME: Library. We will present a G, Using Pinterest, Storytelling, until they exercised agency CLUB: your adhesive & scissors and Monday, June 1, 10:00 PG or PG-13 moving on the Monday, June 8, 4:00 p.m. Exciting Ways to Share Your and fl ed the plantations; the have fun whether you are a a.m., 2:00 p.m. big screen the 4th Tuesday of Genealogy, and Being Cre- vast majority awaited the ar- – Grades 3 and up can create new or an experienced scrap- – Aimed at children on the Autism Spec- the month. Adults must ac- ative… with Your Family rival of federal military per- with Legos. Th ere will also be booker. company children under 13, Legos at the library for you to trum, this storytime will be History. sonnel. Even within certain COMPUTER BASICS: the doors open at 6:00 p.m. And there’s more! Make states that had been visited use. And, of course, snacks. By appointment. – We will limited to 10 children, their parents and siblings. Please First come, fi rst seated. plans to join us! All events at by Union forces, knowledge SALAD RECIPE EX- be glad to show you the ba- NEW HORIZONS POL- CHANGE: register in advance, 260-421- ACPL are free. of the proclamation did not sics of Internet searching and KA BAND: More information is avail- reach all enslaved inhabi- Th e Month of May. In hon- 1220. Sunday, May 31, 1:00 e-mail. Just call and set up an able on the Genealogy Center tants swift ly or in any uni- or of National Salad Month DISCOVER 3D PRINT- p.m. appointment. – Outside on the Pla- Website www.genealogycen- form way. How, then, do we the Woodburn Branch will PIECEFUL QUILTERS: ING: Tuesday, June 9, 2:00 p.m. za. Th e New Horizons Polka ter.org determine the proper date – Discover the wonder of 3D Band will be playing polkas, to celebrate African-Amer- “Metal Roofing” printing in this hands-on marches, waltzes, and Dixie- DR. EDNA GREENE MED- ican freedom? class! Space is limited, please land music. Bring your lawn Dr. Medford’s talk will chair and enjoy. 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West Bend News • 419-258-2000 the real works, and any oth- • You Are (Were) Here – Everything is in Bulk Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 27, 2015 HUTSON TO PLAY FOOTBALL FOR EARLHAM COLLEGE ters from the area that lived during the 1800s at the height of the steamboat era on the Muskingum River. Th e Pittsburgh cruise be- ASK ME ...Miss C! gins in Marietta where travel- ers take a bus up to Pittsburgh to enjoy a tour of the city and options for activities. Aft er Dear Miss C, an overnight stay in Pitts- need them, because ‘mom- and caring, but fi rm. Even burgh, passengers will board I am 40 years old and my ma knows best!’ Or perhaps if there is guilt involved, you the boat and begin their trip mom still thinks she should she just still needs to feel need to stick to your guns. down the Ohio River on the control every aspect of my needed. Setting boundaries can be way to Wheeling Island Ho- life. It’s driving me crazy! So what do you do? Per- diffi cult. Just remember that tel and Casino. Aft er a night What should I do? I mean I haps you should give your setting them does not mean in Wheeling, the third day love her and want her to be mom what she wants, well you do not love your mom, consists of the remainder of a part of my life, I just can’t not entirely. But if your mom or that you do not want to the journey down the river deal with it anymore! wants to share her experi- have a relationship with her. Woodlan High School Se- with three TD catches while —Momma’s Girl to Marietta. Breakfast, Lunch ences or give advice, let her. It means you DO love your nior, Anthony Hutson, will averaging 15.6 yards per catch Dear Momma’s Girl, and Dinner is provided on Listen! It might be that has mom and want to redefi ne continue his football career his senior season. Anthony If it feels like your mom some insights and expertise the relationship in order to at Earlham College, located also excelled academically, the boat for both days of the trip and a bar is available is still controlling your life, to benefi t your current situ- grow and have a healthy re- in Richmond, IN. Th e Senior earning academic all-confer- she probably is. But I doubt ations. Don’t automatically lationship. tight end was instrumental in ence while being ranked 12th throughout the cruise. Th e Stockport cruise is be- she sees it as controlling. She negate what she has to off er Blessing, the Warriors success the past in the class of 2015. probably views it as being you. Th e key is listen, then —Miss C two seasons, leading the team ing off ered as either a one day cruise or a two day overnight there and taking care of her make your own decisions. *Send your questions trip with a stay at the Stock- children’s best interests. And But letting her know you TODAY! I am waiting to FREE TOOLS TO HELP left of the screen. If you have port Mill. it is likely not ONLY your are listening may satisfy her hear from you. Send your OHIO FAMILIES FIGHT any questions, please contact Due to the success of the mother’s fault, there are two need to watch over you. questions to AskMeMissC@ THE “SUMMER READING Ellen Williams at Paulding previous overnight trips, people in the relationship. Th at said, if your mom gmail.com, leave a private Ex. Village Schools. there will also be a Wheeling But that said, some parents really is trying to control ev- message for my on my Face- SLIDE” do have a diffi cult time ac- ery aspect of your life, then book Page, or send your let- Island Casino Cruise on Sep- VALLEY GEM’S 2015 tember 26-27. cepting their children as it is time to set some bound- ter to the West Bend News to SCHEDULE FEATURES NEW Jason Sands, owner of the adults. Th ey might believe aries and guidelines for your my attention* their children will always relationship. Be friendly CRUISES Valley Gem, says “We are very excited to be off ering Th e Valley Gem Stern- these new trips this season. Displaying travel times and Preferred Service Provid- We think that the public will iAB PRESIDENT MARHENKE wheeler 2015 season is under- on DMS will expand on the er utilization. “We are very AWARDED HONOR way and there are plenty of fi nd the experiences incredi- 26 travel time signs already pleased to have been named popular trips returning with bly entertaining and fun.” in use across the state. Trav- Five Star Members of the Th e Narrated Sightseeing iAB Financial Bank Pres- a few new cruises tossed into el time signs are traditional IBA,” stated Karen J. Camer- ident and CEO, Michael C. the mix. Tours and Saturday Dinner highway signs, usually with on, Executive Vice President Cruises will run nearly every Marhenke has been named Th is year the Valley Gem is two destinations shown and of iAB. “Our commitment among the Top 50 Alum- week of the season and other electronic inserts indicating teaming up with Paskawych to leadership as a Five Star ni of the Doermer School of specialty cruises in will be of- the minutes of travel to those Entertainment for several Member is refl ected in the Business at Indiana Univer- fered sporadically in between destinations. Elyse Manz, a Pauld- unique cruises with plenty of collaborative partnerships sity-Purdue University, Fort th these staple events. INDOT will continue to ing Middle School 6 grade delicious food, entertainment we work to form in our com- Wayne (IPFW). IPFW select- For more information use dedicated travel time student, is checking out the and history. munities and with our valued ed alumni they feel have made about this cruise line, visit the signs within the state’s larger Camp INFOhio activities A Murder Mystery Dinner customers.” a diff erence throughout their Valley Gem’s website at www. metro areas to reserve DMS online. A new Ohio study Th eatre cruise will be on June Th e Indiana Bankers As- careers, with involvement valleygemsternwheeler.com for priority incident and con- shows the ability to read well 26 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Guests sociation supports Indiana in the community as well as gestion messages. in elementary school predicts will enjoy dinner and search banking through issues anal- commitment to the public INDOT ADDS TRAVEL TIME Estimated travel times whether a student will gradu- for clues to discover if the per- ysis, professional education, sector or in non-for-profi t for both DMS and dedicated ate from high school. It’s also son sitting next to them is an- INFORMATION TO DYNAMIC and products and services fi elds. Marhenke was present- travel time signs are based on well-known that kids experi- other passenger or a murderer MESSAGE SIGNS that enhance fi nancial insti- ed this honor by iAB Chair- information gathered from ence tremendous loss in read- masquerading as an innocent tutions’ ability to serve their man of the Board, Charles R. road sensors that measure a ing skill over the summer. bystander. Actors from Pas- Th e Indiana Department communities. Schrimper at a recent board variety of factors, including But Ohio parents don’t kawych Entertainment will of Transportation is now meeting. average vehicle speed and have to just watch their kids be “under cover” for much of using four of its dynamic FIRST FEDERAL BANK “As chairman, I’m very traffi c volumes. INDOT has take the “summer slide.” IN- the show as other passengers message signs (DMS) to dis- RANKS FOURTH IN TOP pleased on behalf of the iAB developed algorithms to en- FOhio, Ohio’s PreK-12 digi- try to discern what is unfold- play travel time information, Board of Directors to pres- sure the travel time informa- BANKS FOR TRUST REVE- tal library, has just published ing. Th ere will also be dinner when not being used to alert ent this honor from IPFW to tion displayed is as accurate NUE GROWTH a set of free, downloadable theatre cruises with a comedy motorists to upcoming in- Michael Marhenke,” stated “Beach Bags” that are already and melodrama on July 25 cidents, congestion or road as possible. “Th e travel times display Bank Director Magazine Chuck Schrimper. “His ded- being used by thousands of and August 29. conditions. ication to business best prac- parents and educators to let Th e second new addition Of the 60 DMS across the both distance and times to has ranked First Federal travel to allow motorists to Bank fourth among the Top tices, serving our local com- children in grades K-3 prac- to this year’s schedule will state, four are being tested munities and being an active tice reading skills. be the Greene Line Dinner with the travel time informa- make informed decisions on 50 banks for Trust Reve- the route that they are travel- nue Growth. Th e magazine civic leader in our area is a In addition, the fi rst-ever Cruise on September 26 from tion. Locations include: great testament to the work virtual Camp INFOhio for 5-8 p.m. Passengers will trav- • I-65 southbound at the 8 ing,” Cox said. “Th e purpose ranked traditional banks that of the sign is to allow motor- showed the greatest percent- being done at iAB Financial grades 4-6 contains fi ve days el through the Willow Island mile marker – displays trav- Bank.” of reading, activities, and Lock and Dam to Newport, el time to the Kentucky state ists to decide whether to stay age of growth in trust reve- experiments exploring sci- OH where the Greene Line line via I-65 (8 miles), as well on their current route or to nues for 2014. ence, technology, the arts and Steamboat originated. An as to the Kentucky state line take an alternative route.” In 2014, First Federal WooHoo! math. Kids can try their hand actor from Paskawych Enter- via I-64 (11 miles). DMS and travel time sign Bank’s trust revenue growth at code breaking, conduct sci- tainment will portray Mary • I-69 northbound at mile facts: increased by 63.07 percent. ence experiments with items Becker Greene, matriarch of marker 212 – displays travel • INDOT installed its fi rst First Federal Bank’s growth they fi nd in the kitchen, learn the famous riverboat family time to S.R. 109 (14 miles), DMS in 1998. in the trust department has about roller coasters before who owned the Delta Queen I-469 (84 miles) and to the • Th ere are a total of 60 been primarily organic. designing their own, and cre- and other passenger vessels. Michigan state line (145 DMS across the state. “Right now we’re very focused ate their own musical instru- Also returning this year miles). • Th e fi rst travel time on how we can do a better ments. will be the day and over- • I-69 southbound at the panel sign made its debut on job internally with referrals, Th e information can be night trips of Pittsburgh, PA 317 mile marker – displays westbound I-80/94 (Frank cross-selling and needs iden- found at www.infohio.org (August 26-28), Zanesville travel time to the U.S. 30 exit Borman Expressway) in Jan- tifi cation,” said Donald P. under “What’s New”. If you (October 17-18 or 19-20) (8 miles), the U.S. 24 exit (15 uary 2010. Hileman, President and CEO don’t have your school INFO- and Stockport (July 19-20). miles), and to the I-465 inter- • INDOT uses 26 travel of First Federal Bank. First hio username and password, On both the Zanesville and change (117 miles). time panel signs statewide. Federal Bank’s Trust Depart- West Bend want ads click on “login” at the top and Stockport trips, actors will • I-69 northbound at the Travel time signs, as well ment was established in 1998 are a real bargain. and currently serves over 500 fi ll in the information at the also be portraying charac- 294 mile marker – displays as real-time traffi c conditions, Ask anyone who has can be viewed online at http:// clients. travel time to the U.S. 30 exit placed a want ad McConnell Stump Removal (15 miles), the S.R. 1 exit (22 pws.traffi cwise.org/pws/ More on the Top 50 Banks miles) and the Michigan state for Trust Revenue can be you will see they get – Free Estimates – line (63 miles). iAB FINANCIAL BANK found at http://www.bankdi- results! To place an ad rector.com/about-us/press- 260-705-5307 or 260-557-5307 “Using message boards NAMED FIVE STAR MEM- stop in or call for pertinent travel time in- room/bank-director-ranks- BER OF INDIANA BANKERS u-s-banks-by-trust-income 419-258-2000 formation is intended to give ASSOCIATION Estate & Real Estate Auctions motorists a snapshot of how the interstate is performing iAB Financial Bank was along their route at the time recognized as a Five Star they are passing the sign,” Member of the Indiana Bank- said Ed Cox, managing engi- ers Association (IBA) at IBA’s Serving Northeast Indiana neer of corridor operations. 2015 Mega Conference on & Northwest Ohio Should the test of the four May 12 in downtown Indi- Let Our Local Expertise DMS be successful, INDOT anapolis. Th e bank earned 102 N. Main Street, with a National Presence plans to add travel time infor- the award in recognition of Payne, OH 45880 Work for You! mation to select DMS across its commitment to the IBA in Jerry Ehle • 866-340-0445 the state. the areas of political aware- SchraderFortWayne.com Another tool for motor- ness, issues advocacy, life- ists: long learning, volunteerism PAGE 13 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 27, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] 16th ANNUAL VAN WERT The West Bend News Answers on SHERIFF’S SALE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF HOSPITAL ALL-STAR FOOT- Page 15 REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE BALL GAME General Code, Section 11681 General Code, Section 11681 General Code, Section 11681 Sudoku Puzzle Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Revised Code, Section 2329.26 th THE STATE OF OHIO, Th e 16 annual Van Wert THE STATE OF OHIO, THE STATE OF OHIO, County Hospital All Star PAULDING COUNTY: PAULDING COUNTY: PAULDING COUNTY: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Football Game hosted by the 8 63 WRIGHT-PATT CREDIT UNION, INC., FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY, Van Wert Booster Club will Plaintiff, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY Plaintiff, vs. ASSET TRUST 2004-8 HOME EQUITY vs. be held Friday June 13th, at 18 4 PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, STEVEN A. CARLISLE, ET AL., CHAD E. CRITTEN, ET AL., Eggerss Stadium in Van Wert, Defendants, SERIES 2004-8, Plaintiff, Defendants, Ohio. Th e gates will open at Case No. CI 14 206. vs. Case No. CI 14 124. 6:30 p.m. with player intro- 7 Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above MARY JANE CLARK, ET AL., Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above ductions taking place at 7:20 entitled action, I will offer for sale at public Defendants, entitled action, I will offer for sale at public p.m. Th e game will kick off at auction, at the East door of the Courthouse auction, at the East door of the Courthouse 2 3 9 in the Village of Paulding, in the above Case No. CI 14 137. in the Village of Paulding, in the above 7:30 p.m. named County, on Thursday, the 25th day Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above named County, on Thursday, the 25th day Th irty three players from of June, 2015 at 10:15 o’clock A.M., the real entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auc- of June, 2015 at 10:10 o’clock A.M., the real the Western Buckeye League 1 8 tion, at the East door of the Courthouse in the estate located at: estate located at: will compete against a com- 9518 Road 230, Village of Paulding, in the above named Coun- 405 West Jackson Street, ty, on Thursday, the 25th day of June, 2015 at bined squad of thirty three 47 Cecil, Ohio 45821 10:00 o’clock A.M., the real estate located at: Grover Hill, Ohio 45849 Parcel Numbers: Parcel Number: 26-03S-036-00 and players from the Lima Area 800 Tom Tim Drive, 13-04S-040-00 and 13-04S-027-01 & Northwest Conference. Paulding, Ohio 45879 26-03S-037-00 A full legal description of this property 3 8 5 Parcel Number: 23-46S-011-00 A full legal description of this property is on record at the Paulding County Engi- is on record at the Paulding County Engi- A full legal description of this property is neer’s Offi ce located in the basement of the neer’s Offi ce located in the basement of the ODOT DISTRICT 1 REC- on record at the Paulding County Engineer’s Courthouse. Courthouse. 164 5 Offi ce located in the basement of the Court- OGNIZED FOR PROJECT Said premises appraised at Ninety-nine house. Said premises appraised at Thirty-six Thousand and No/100 ($99,000.00) Dollars Thousand and No/100 ($36,000.00) Dollars PARTNERING and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds Said premises appraised at Sixty Thousand and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds 5 7 of that amount. and No/100 ($60,000.00) Dollars and cannot of that amount. be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Th e Ohio Department of The appraisal of this property was com- The appraisal of this property was com- The appraisal of this property was com- Transportation (ODOT) Dis- pleted without an interior inspection. Nei- pleted without an interior inspection. Nei- come your way unless you contractors focused fi rst on ther the Sheriff’s Offi ce nor the appraisers pleted without an interior inspection. Neither ther the Sheriff’s Offi ce nor the appraisers trict 1 was awarded a Don are responsible for the condition of the the Sheriff’s Offi ce nor the appraisers are re- are responsible for the condition of the have quality people oversee- what was best for the project sponsible for the condition of the property at Conaway Partnering Award property at the time the purchaser takes property at the time the purchaser takes for two projects completed ing projects,” said Darren rather than what was best possession. the time the purchaser takes possession. possession. for each separate entity. Th is, Purchasers are advised they have no legal last year. Schimmoeller, district con- Purchasers are advised they have no Purchasers are advised they have no along with partnering meet- legal right to access this property until right to access this property until the Sheriff’s legal right to access this property until Th e awards were present- struction engineer. “Th is Deed has been fi led with the Paulding County ings that discussed chain of the Sheriff’s Deed has been fi led with the the Sheriff’s Deed has been fi led with the ed to district representatives award means a great deal to Paulding County Recorder’s Offi ce. Recorder’s Offi ce. Paulding County Recorder’s Offi ce. command, everyone’s role in at the recent Don Conaway us because it recognizes the TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on the project and other issues day of the sale with the balance to be paid be- eff orts by our engineering day of the sale with the balance to be paid day of the sale with the balance to be paid Conference held in Colum- around the project, are what before the deed is issued. fore the deed is issued. and inspection staff in eff ec- before the deed is issued. bus. made the partnership be- Sheriff Jason K. Landers Sheriff Jason K. Landers Sheriff Jason K. Landers Th e district was recog- tively managing projects,” he Paulding County, Ohio Paulding County, Ohio Paulding County, Ohio said. tween ODOT and its contrac- www.pauldingohsheriff.com www.pauldingohsheriff.com www.pauldingohsheriff.com nized in two categories; a tors a success. Alexander A. Arestides, Attorney for Plaintiff Lori N. Wright, Attorney for Plaintiff Julia E. Steelman, Attorney for Plaintiff project totaling $5 million “To win this award you have to have a proactive ef- “Th ese contractors were and under in cost, and an- fantastic,” said Hughes. “Bot- for pavement repair. Work other totaling $5-20 million fort” said Chris Hughes, SHERIFF’S SALE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF ODOT project engineer who tom line is it takes everyone REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE is being performed by the in cost. on the same page and eff ec- Paulding County ODOT Th e district was recog- oversaw the construction of General Code, Section 11681 General Code, Section 11681 both projects. “We had spe- tive communication to suc- Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Revised Code, Section 2329.26 maintenance garage. nized for a campus redevel- ceed. Both entities have to Ohio 49 through the vil- opment project where ODOT cifi c partnering sessions with want to partner to make it THE STATE OF OHIO, THE STATE OF OHIO, ODOT, contractors, subcon- PAULDING COUNTY: PAULDING COUNTY: lage of Payne and on Ohio partnered with Mosser Con- successful.” 613 west of the village of struction, Fremont, to con- tractors and other entities in- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA- volved,” he said. Plaintiff, TIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, Payne to the Indiana line, struct two equipment storage Th e West Bend News is pub- Hughes said District 1 vs. vs. and from Ohio 500 to U.S. buildings at ODOT District lished weekly with news from CORA E. EVANS, ET AL., took a project-fi rst approach ANDREW WHARRY, ET AL., 127 east of Payne will be re- 1’s central location on Mc- Northeast Indiana and North- Defendants, to both of these construction west Ohio. Th e publication is Defendants, stricted to one lane through Cullough Street, Lima. Th e Case No. CI 14 133. the work zone for pavement buildings consolidated op- projects. By taking this ap- wholly owned by West Bend Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above Case No. CI 14 122. repair followed by resur- erations formerly housed in proach, both ODOT and the Printing & Publishing Inc. entitled action, I will offer for sale at public Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above Home Delivery information auction, at the East door of the Courthouse entitled action, I will offer for sale at public facing. Work will contin- aging facilities at a separate for the West Bend News fol- in the Village of Paulding, in the above auction, at the East door of the Courthouse ue during the week within location and brought them named County, on Thursday, the 25th day in the Village of Paulding, in the above lows: Home delivery is $32.18 of June, 2015 at 10:20 o’clock A.M., the real named County, on Thursday, the 25th day the village and to the east into a district campus. NOTICE per year. Newsstand is free for estate located at: of June, 2015 at 10:05 o’clock A.M., the real of Payne. Paving will be- Th e project also included Antwerp Cemeteries pick up. 120 East Wayne Street, estate located at: gin within two weeks at the interior reconfi guration of Lot Owners & Visitors All content submitted & Paulding, Ohio 45879 201 South First Street, state line working east. Th e the district headquarters and printed in the West Bend News Parcel Number: Oakwood, Ohio 45873 project will continue until main district garage to ac- Please take note of the signs at becomes the property and 30-24S-022-00 Parcel Number: 10-13S-020-00 late June. Work is being per- commodate the addition of Maumee Cemetery regarding copyright of the West Bend A full legal description of this property A full legal description of this property is shepherd hooks & appropriate is on record at the Paulding County Engi- formed by Gerken Paving, relocated employees. Printing and Publishing Inc on record at the Paulding County Engineer’s decorations. corporation. Any and all repro- neer’s Of¿ ce located in the basement of the Offi ce located in the basement of the Court- Blufft on. Th e district was also rec- Courthouse. Thank you for your help in making duction requires prior consent house. U.S. 127 between Gar- ognized for the Interstate 75 Said premises appraised at Forty-¿ ve Said premises appraised at Fifty-four our cemeteries clean and safe. by the Publisher. Any submis- Thousand and No/100 ($45,000.00) Dollars Thousand and No/100 ($54,000.00) Dollars fi eld Avenue and Jack- and U.S. 224 interchange re- sions may be edited or rejected and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds son Street in the village of construction, Findlay, where THE ANTWERP CEMETERY ASSOCIATION by the editor. of that amount. of that amount. Paulding closed April 13 for ODOT partnered with Miller The appraisal of this property was com- The appraisal of this property was com- approximately eight months Brothers Construction, Inc., pleted without an interior inspection. Nei- pleted without an interior inspection. Nei- ther the Sheriff’s Of¿ ce nor the appraisers ther the Sheriff’s Offi ce nor the appraisers for a sewer separation proj- Archbold. NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY are responsible for the condition of the are responsible for the condition of the ect. Traffi c detoured onto Th e Don Conaway Part- property at the time the purchaser takes property at the time the purchaser takes Ohio 613, Ohio 637 and nering Award was established VILLAGE OF ANTWERP, OHIO possession. possession. Purchasers are advised they have no Ohio 111 back to U.S. 127. three years ago as an award Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the of¿ ce of the Vil- Purchasers are advised they have no lage Fiscal Of¿ cer, 118 North Main Street, Antwerp, Ohio, until noon on Friday, legal right to access this property until legal right to access this property until the Work is being performed by to recognize ODOT districts the Sheriff’s Deed has been ¿ led with the Sheriff’s Deed has been fi led with the Pauld- June 12, 2015, for the purchase of a 1989 GMC Fire Truck, Model CJ8C042. Bids Paulding County Recorder’s Of¿ ce. VTF Excavation, Celina. which showed exemplary will be opened at noon on June 12, 2015, at the of¿ ce of the Village Fiscal Of¿ cer. ing County Recorder’s Offi ce. Van Wert County: partnership with a construc- TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on Ohio 49 The Fire Truck is being sold “AS IS” and without any warranty whatsoever as to day of the sale with the balance to be paid day of the sale with the balance to be paid in the village of tion group during the previ- the condition thereof and any and all engines, pumps, electrical and/or mechani- before the deed is issued. before the deed is issued. Convoy will be closed for ous calendar year. cal systems contained therein. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase price to be Sheriff Jason K. Landers Sheriff Jason K. Landers approximately two days be- “Th is was our fi rst time deposited with the bid in cash or by certi¿ ed check and the balance to be paid at Paulding County, Ohio Paulding County, Ohio closing to be held within ¿ fteen (15) days after the acceptance of the bid by the www.pauldingohsheriff.com www.pauldingohsheriff.com ginning May 21 for a rail- applying for the partnering Stephen D. Miles, Attorney for Plaintiff Village. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Successful bid- Melissa N. Hamble, Attorney for Plaintiff road crossing repair. Traffi c award,” said Kirk Slusher, der agrees to defend, indemnify, and save the Village harmless from and against will be detoured onto U.S. ODOT District 1 deputy di- any and all costs, claims, fees, expenses, or liabilities relating to the Fire Truck ODOT CONSTRUCTION & 249 has reopened following 30 and U.S. 224. Work is rector. “We felt both of these and from and against any and all loss, damage, cost expense or liability based on being done by Genesee and projects could be more suc- personal injury, death, loss or damage to the Fire Truck suffered or incurred by MAINTENANCE PROJECTS a culvert repair. any party and arising out of or attributable to the Fire Truck. Ohio 2/18/49 in the vil- Wyoming Railroad. cessful if the partnering phi- WEEK OF MAY 25, 2015 Ohio 49 south of Convoy losophy was closely followed Please contact Sara Keeran, Village Administrator, at 419-258-2371 to view lage of Hicksville which was the Fire Truck. previously slated for repairs will be reduced to one lane and we’re happy to be recog- Defi ance County: for a tile replacement. Work nized for that eff ort,” he said. Aimee Lichty, Fiscal Of¿ cer U.S. 127 from south of and resurfacing will be post- poned for several weeks. is being done by the Van Any project placed out for Sherwood north to Ohio Wert County ODOT main- contractor bid by ODOT is el- 249 may be restricted to one When the work restarts it THE VILLAGE OF ANTWERP WILL HOLD will take place on Ohio 2 tenance garage. igible for the awards. Projects lane for sealing of pavement Ohio 697 from its junction with Ohio west of Point must be nominated mutually A PUBLIC HEARING ON cracks. Work will be done Wetzel Road will be closed by the prime contractor on by Defi ance County ODOT 49 at the south edge of town to the south just outside of for approximately 45 days the project as well as the re- THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 AT 6:00 P.M. maintenance garage. beginning June 8 to replace spective ODOT district. Oth- Ohio 49 north of Hicks- the village limits. On Ohio AT THE VILLAGE TOWN HALL 118 N. MAIN ST. 49 work will occur from in- the bridge over the Auglaize er criteria used in selection ville north of Huber Road River. Traffi c will be direct- include things such as estab- ANTWERP OHIO. which was scheduled to be side the village to the Wil- liams County line, and on ed onto Ohio 116 to Ohio 81 lishment and achievement of PROPOSED VARIANCE ISSUE: closed May 19 for approxi- to Ohio 66 back onto Ohio goals, management of stake- mately three days for a cul- Ohio 18 from within the Rick and Karleen Grimes, of 509 S. Erie Street, Antwerp, Ohio, village to just outside the 697. Work is being done by holder relationships, sub- are requesting a variance on their side and rear yard set-back vert replacement has been Brumbaugh Construction, contractor involvement and postponed and will now village limits. Work is being in order to erect a fence. Current zoning restrictions on zoning performed by Brooks Con- Inc., Arcanum. demonstration of partnering requires a  ve (5) foot set-back on side and rear yards and they close beginning May 26. values. Traffi c will be detoured onto struction, Fort Wayne, IN. are requesting to place both 6 foot privacy fence and 3 foot picket Paulding County: Have Something to sell? Th e award recognizes how or split rail fence on the rear property line and place 6 foot privacy Ohio 2 and Ohio 249 back to Ohio 114 ODOT and the contractor Ohio 49. Work will be done east of U.S. 127 fence 2 foot off both the north and south property lines. to the Putnam County line Classifi ed ads are $8.50 for demonstrated partnership Detailed information may be viewed at the Village by Defi ance County ODOT and how it was used to build maintenance garage. will be restricted to one 20 words or less and only $.15 Administrator’s Of ce located at the Depot, Ohio 49 lane through the work zone for each additional word. a successful project. 503 W. River, Antwerp, Ohio 45813. north of Ohio “Awards like this do not Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 14 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 27, 2015 PRESIDENT ABE LINCOLN girl named Grace who was COUNTRY PROJECTS AT GROVER HILL ELEMENTARY very interested in Abe, she VISITS PAULDING STU- FOR RENT: THIS SPACE DENTS read everything about him. Grace wrote him a letter, Remodeled weekly if you request. High-traffi c area. Mr. Snodgrass recently telling him how much she Convenient location. All maint. included. arranged for John Cooper, admired him. She thought Call 419-258-2000 for more info a President Lincoln imper- he should be president, but sonator, to visit Paulding his face was so thin he might not win. She suggested that property to be sold by the undersigned to sat- Middle School and Pauld- NOTICE OF SALE isfy the total amount of said judgment; ing Elementary. He is shown UNDER JUDGMENT Now, therefore, public notice is hereby here with Janaya Showal- OF DISCLOSURE given that I, Jason K. Landers, Sheriff, Pauld- ter from Mrs. March’s fi rst OF LIENS FOR ing County, Ohio, will sell such real property grade class at Paulding Ele- DELINQUENT LAND at public auction for cash to the highest bidder mentary. President Lincoln TAXES of an amount suf¿ cient to satisfy the judgment Revised Code, Section 5721.19.1 against each parcel at 10:00 a.m. at the East shared a story about a little door of the Courthouse in Paulding, Ohio, on In the Matter of Foreclosure of Thursday, the Second day of July, 2015, and Liens for delinquent land taxes: continue from day to day thereafter. If any LOU ANN WANNEMACHER, parcel does not receive a suf¿ cient bid, it shall LEGALS TREASURER be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the ¿ rst sale and at the same time STATE OF INDIANA 6th grade WTGH students creating the physical, social, PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO, COUNTY OF WELLS of day and at the same place on the 16th day IN RE: THE TERMINATION OF THE are fi nishing the year with a economical, and political sys- Plaintiff, of July, 2015 for an amount suf¿ cient to satisfy PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP OF large country project. Mrs. tems. vs. the judgment against the parcel. J.S., CHILD, AND Jessica Davis’ students re- Th is project allows the DOUGLAS M. WOOD Payment in full is due at the time of the sale AUSTIN STEELE, ALLEGED FATHER, searched a country of their students to show what they AND and the purchaser(s) are advised they have AND ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED no legal right to access this property until the FATHER choice, recreated its fl ag and have learned in both 5th and KELLY J. WOOD, ET AL., IN THE WELLS CIRCUIT COURT Defendants. Sheriff’s Deed has been ¿ led with the Paulding CAUSE NO: 90C01-1503-JT-000009 constructed a map of that 6th grade social studies. Pic- County Recorder’s Of¿ ce. SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY country. But that was just half tured are Kassidy Campbell, Case No. CI 14 188 Purchasers are advised they have no legal PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF of the project, the students Brendon Bidlack and Julie Whereas, judgment has been rendered right to access this property until the Sheriff’s TERMINATION OF PARENTAL against certain parcels of real property for tax- Deed has been ¿ led with the Paulding County RIGHTS HEARING a beard would make him are now creating a whole Sinn with some of the World’s es, assessments, penalties, costs and charges Recorder’s Of¿ ce. as follows: TO: Austin Steele and Any Unknown look so much better. She new country where they are countries and fl ags. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Alleged Father 15273 State Route 66, ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD stated all the women like th Notice is hereby given to the above noted whiskers and they would 6 GRADE ANALYZING DATA PROJECT DeÀ ance, Ohio 43512 AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO parent, whose whereabouts are unknown, Parcel Number: 01-07S-025-00 A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE and who is the father of J.S. (date of birth vote for him. She told him EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PUR- A full legal description of this property is 3/27/2014). A Petition for Involuntary Ter- CHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY that she had several broth- on record at the Paulding County Engineer’s mination of your Parental Rights in the ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL above named Child has been fi led by the ers and she would convince Of¿ ce located in the basement of the Court- TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE Indiana Department of Child Services in them to vote for him too. house. the Wells County Circuit Court. COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE When Grace fi nally met Abe Total amount of judgment is Four Thou- IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS You are hereby commanded to appear be- Lincoln, he asked her to give sand Three Hundred Seventy-two and 41/100 BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH fore the Judge of said Court at the Wells ($4,372.41) Dollars, plus interest and costs of REAL PROPERTY. Circuit Court 102 West Market Street, his beard a tug. Th e VFW this suit. Sheriff Jason K. Landers Third Floor, Courthouse, Bluffton, In- Paulding County, Ohio diana 46714 (telephone: 260-824-6485) Post 587 partially funded Whereas, such judgment orders such real on 14th day of July , 2015 at 3:00 P.M. to this program. attend an Initial hearing/Termination hear- ing and to answer the Petition for Termina- tion of your Parental Rights in said Child. LEGAL NOTICE - NOTICE OF SALE property to be sold by the undersigned to sat- You are further notifi ed that if the allega- CONTRACTOR MEETING UNDER JUDGMENT isfy the total amount of said judgment; tions in said petition are true, and/or if you Maumee Valley Planning is ad- Now, therefore, public notice is hereby fail to appear at the hearing, the Juvenile ministering $3,000,000 in Com- Th e 6th graders at Gro- Mrs. Trisha Beining’s OF DISCLOSURE given that I, Jason K. Landers, Sheriff, Pauld- Court may terminate your parent-child OF LIENS FOR ing County, Ohio, will sell such real property relationship; and if the court terminates munity Housing Impact and ver Hill Elementary devel- Math students really enjoyed Preservation (CHIP) funds for DELINQUENT LAND at public auction for cash to the highest bidder your parent-child relationship you will lose oped their own statistical this project. Pictured here of an amount suf¿ cient to satisfy the judgment all parental rights, powers, privileges, im- residential rehabilitation and questions and analyzed are Kelsey Roberts, Ali Den- TAXES munities, duties and obligations including Revised Code, Section 5721.19.1 against each parcel at 10:10 a.m. at the East home repair projects for com- the data. Th ey created box ny, Blake Baughman, Natalie door of the Courthouse in Paulding, Ohio, on any rights to custody, control, visitation, or In the Matter of Foreclosure of support in said Child; and if the court ter- munities in Williams, Henry, plots, dot plots and histo- Bostleman and Lydia Whit- Thursday, the Second day of July, 2015, and minates your parent-child relationship, it De¿ ance, Fulton, and Paulding Liens for delinquent land taxes: continue from day to day thereafter. If any will be permanently terminated, and there- Counties. We are currently seek- grams to display this data in man. parcel does not receive a suf¿ cient bid, it shall after you may not contest an adoption or ing quali¿ ed electrical, roo¿ ng, diff erent ways. LOU ANN WANNEMACHER, be offered for sale, under the same terms and other placement of said child. conditions of the ¿ rst sale and at the same time plumbing, HVAC, Lead Abate- TREASURER You are entitled to representation by an at- of day and at the same place on the 16th day torney, provided by the State if applicable, ment, excavation and general PAULDING COUNTY COURT Kierra C Nabors; Paulding, PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO, of July, 2015 for an amount suf¿ cient to satisfy throughout these proceedings to termi- contractors to perform work in the REPORTS OH; pass bad check; A-Dismis; Plaintiff, the judgment against the parcel. nate the parent-child relationship. program. case dismissed per state; with- vs. Payment in full is due at the time of the sale You must respond by appearing in the If you are a contractor and are in- out prejudice; costs to defen- LARRY W. BURKLEY & PATRICIA and the purchaser(s) are advised they have case in person or by attorney within thirty Criminal Dispositions: no legal right to access this property until the terested please plan on attending Sarah N Lamb; Grover Hill, dant A. BURKLEY, ET AL., (30) days after the last publication of this our Contractor Information Meet- Eugene Friedman; Bloom- Sheriff’s Deed has been ¿ led with the Paulding notice, and in the event you fail to do so, OH; Crimal damage; Dismis; Defendants. County Recorder’s Of¿ ce. adjudication on said petition and termina- ing on Wednesday, May 27th case dismissed per state; with ington, IN; Drug parapherna; Dismis; Case dismissed per Case No. CI 15 058 Purchasers are advised they have no legal tion of your parental rights may be entered at 4pm at the of¿ ce of Maumee prejudice Whereas, judgment has been rendered against you without further notice. state; costs to defendant; Count right to access this property until the Sheriff’s Valley Planning in the De¿ ance Christy M Sarka; Defi ance, against certain parcels of real property for Deed has been ¿ led with the Paulding County The attorney representing the Indiana B; possession; guilty; defendant County East Building (1300 E. OH; Crim Trespass; Dismis; taxes, assessments, penalties, costs and Recorder’s Of¿ ce. Department of Child Services is Grace M. Second St. in De¿ ance). Contact Case dismissed per state; costs to pay all fi nes and costs; li- charges as follows: Vitatoe, 221 West Market Street, Bluffton, cense suspension for 6 months; PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Indiana, telephone: 260-824-3530. Liz Keel at (419) 784-3882 for ad- to defendant 708 North Main Street, ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD ditional information. Danny Fairchild; Oak- backdated to the off ense date of 10/12/14; pay or collections set Paulding, Ohio 45879 AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO Date this 29th day of April 2015. Women- and Minority-Owned wood, OH; pass bad check; dis- Parcel Number: 30-40S-015-00 A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE for 6/30/15 EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PUR- Clerk of Wells County businesses are encouraged to mis; case dismissed per state; A full legal description of this property is Cody M Grudowski; Pauld- CHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY attend. costs to defendant on record at the Paulding County Engineer’s ing, OH; Doc w/persista; guilty; ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL Of¿ ce located in the basement of the Court- defendant to pay all fi nes and TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE house. costs; placed on standard pro- COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE NOTICE OF SECOND PUBLIC HEARING bation; no alcohol; no bars; Total amount of judgment is Seven Thou- IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS sand Eight Hundred Ninety-six and 11/100 Paulding County intends to apply to the Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA), Offi ce of Community Develop- complete 20 hrs community BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH ($7,896.11) Dollars, plus interest and costs of REAL PROPERTY. ment (OCD) for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Development Program, service; charge reduced; eval- this suit. a federally funded program administered by the state. The county is eligible for $75,000 of Fiscal Year 2015 CDBG uation at Westwood; mental Sheriff Jason K. Landers Whereas, such judgment orders such real Community Development Allocation Program funding, provided the county meets applicable program requirements. health evaluation; no unlawful Paulding County, Ohio On February 18, 2015, the fi rst public hearing was conducted to inform citizens about programs administered by OCD. contact with victim In addition to the First Public Hearing, Paulding County held a state-required Community Development Implementa- Nicholas P Boyd; Drug parapherna; dismis; case dis- tion Strategy Meeting (CDIS) on March 24, 2015. NOTICE OF SALE property to be sold by the undersigned to sat- Based on citizen input and assessment of need by local offi cials, the county is considering the following CDBG missed at defendant’s cost isfy the total amount of said judgment; Christina L. Demuth; Oak- UNDER JUDGMENT activities for the FY 2015 CDBG Community Development Allocation Program: Now, therefore, public notice is hereby wood, OH; open container; OF DISCLOSURE given that I, Jason K. Landers, Sheriff, Pauld-    guilty; defendant to pay all OF LIENS FOR ing County, Ohio, will sell such real property    
  fi nes and costs today 5/18/15; DELINQUENT LAND at public auction for cash to the highest bidder of an amount suf¿ cient to satisfy the judgment Jackson Township Street Improvements 40,700 10,000 Aid Low to Moderate Count B; driv under susp; no TAXES cont; 180 jail days reserved Revised Code, Section 5721.19.1 against each parcel at 10:05 a.m. at the East Income population door of the Courthouse in Paulding, Ohio, on Carl E. Lusk III; Defi ance, In the Matter of Foreclosure of Brown Township Street Improvements 27,400 10,000 Aid Low to Moderate OH; Driv w/o lic; J-guilty; pay Thursday, the Second day of July, 2015, and Income population Liens for delinquent land taxes: continue from day to day thereafter. If any all fi nes and costs by 5/29/15 or parcel does not receive a suf¿ cient bid, it shall Village of Oakwood Water Facilities 30,800 20,000 Aid Low to Moderate will be sent to collections Income population LOU ANN WANNEMACHER, be offered for sale, under the same terms and Robert A. Bidlack; Pauld- conditions of the ¿ rst sale and at the same time Village of Grover Hill Street Improvements 935,859 20,000 Aid Low to Moderate ing, OH; DUS; J-No Cont; TREASURER of day and at the same place on the 16th day Income population paints waived; pay all fi nes and PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO, of July, 2015 for an amount suf¿ cient to satisfy County-Wide Administration & 15,000 15,000 costs today Plaintiff, the judgment against the parcel. Fair Housing Property Transfers: vs. Payment in full is due at the time of the sale Crane Twp.: JOHN W. OBERDIER, ET AL., and the purchaser(s) are advised they have Total 1,049,759 75,000 William E & Kelly R. An- Defendants. no legal right to access this property until the toine, Jr; Lot 3; Sec 29; 0.379 Sheriff’s Deed has been ¿ led with the Paulding In addition, the County is eligible to apply for up to $300,000 of Fiscal Year 2015 CDBG Community Development Competitive acres; Lot 4; Sec 29; 0.379 acres; County Recorder’s Of¿ ce. Program funding. Based on citizen input and assessment of need by local offi cials, the County is applying for the following CDBG Lot 5; Sec 29; 0.379 acres; To: Case No. CI 15 017 Purchasers are advised they have no legal activity for the FY 2015 CDBG Community Development Competitive Critical Infrastructure Program: Tiphany K Slattery Whereas, judgment has been rendered right to access this property until the Sheriff’s against certain parcels of real property for    Harrison Twp.: Deed has been ¿ led with the Paulding County taxes, assessments, penalties, costs and Recorder’s Of¿ ce.    
  Linda Hoghe; Sec 24; charges as follows: 118.264 acres; To: Linda L. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Village of Grover Hill Street Improvements 935,859 280,000 Aid Low to Moderate 625 Broadway Street, ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD Income population Hoghe, le Latty, Ohio 45855 Antwerp Village: AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO County-Wide Administration 20,000 20,000 Parcel Number: 29-07S-010-00 (Lot 7) A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE Linda L Hoghe; Lot 32; and 29-07S-011-00 (Lot 6) EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PUR- 0.202 acres; To: Linda L. Total 955,859 300,00 A full legal description of this property is CHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY Hoghe, le on record at the Paulding County Engineer’s ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL A second public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., Paulding County Commissioner’s Latty Village: Of¿ ce located in the basement of the Court- TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE Chambers, 115 N. Williams Street, Paulding OH, to give citizens adequate opportunity to review and comment on the Wayne & Dorothy Stoller; house. COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE proposed activities prior to the submittal of the application to the Ohio Development Services Agency. Citizens are Lot 99; 0.7576 acres; Lot 100; IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS Total amount of judgment is Four Thousand BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH encouraged to attend this meeting to express views on the proposed CDBG activities. 0.2 acres; Lot 101; 0.2 acres; Ninety-four and 28/100 ($4,094.28) Dollars, If auxiliary aids are needed (interpreter, braille or taped material, assistive listening device, or other) due to a disabil- Lot 102; 0.2 acres; Lot 103; 0.4 REAL PROPERTY. plus interest and costs of this suit. ity, please contact Maumee Valley Planning Organization prior to June 9, 2015 at 419-784-3882 to ensure your needs acres; To: Wayne A. Stoller, Whereas, such judgment orders such real Sheriff Jason K. Landers will be accommodated. trustee Paulding County, Ohio Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 15 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 27, 2015 OHIO EPA AWARDS RECY- processing unit, grant award PAULDING COUNTY COM- Commissioners and of any of its commit- tees that resulted in such formal action, CLING MARKET DEVELOP- is $250,000; MISSIONERS MEETING were in meetings open to the public in • Accurate IT Services, in compliance with all legal requirements MENT GRANTS CLASSIFIED ADS MINUTES 4/22/15 including Section §121.22 of the Ohio conjunction with Franklin Revised Code. County, includes the pur- Sell it in the Classifi eds! Th is 22nd day of April, 2015, the IN THE MATTER OF A SUPPLE- Ohio EPA has awarded MENTAL APPROPRIATION (FUND Classifi ed ads are $8.50 for 20 words or less Board of County Commissioners met in $1.24 million in recycling chase of a Stokermill recy- regular session with the following mem- 158): and $.15 for each additional word. bers present: Th e Board of County Commission- market development grants cling unit addressing elec- ers does hereby authorize and direct the Bold is $1.00 additional. Roy Klopfenstein, Tony Zartman, to eight projects across Ohio. tronic materials, grant award Mark Holtsberry, and Nola Ginter, Clerk County Auditor to make a Supplemen- Ph: (419) 258-2000 • Email: [email protected] ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: tal Appropriation the WIA Area 7 Fund Projects include assist- is $131, 668; (Fund 158): P.O. Box 1008, Antwerp, OH 45813 Warrants documented as 215642 ing four businesses with re- • Second Harvest, sup- through 215751 for County Bills were ap- FROM: Pay-Ins #106242, 106243, Deadline for classifi ed ads is Mondays at 12 Noon. proved and certifi ed to the County Audi- 106244 cycling and diverting more ported by Lorain County TO: 158-001-00001/WIA Area 7/ Classifi eds MUST be paid up front!! tor for payment. material (including plastics, Solid Waste Management Th e Paulding County Auditor has Contract – One Stop certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” AMOUNT: $3,750.00 glass and fi ber) from regional District, involves purchasing MEETING NOTES OF APPOINT- WANT WINDOW COVER- 3RD ANNUAL SENIOR purchase order numbers and payments waste streams; expanding the a baler to process stretch fi lm, included in the Allowance of Claims MENTS: grant award is $6,425; INGS that look great for years? SERVICES GARAGE SALE – on April 15, 2015, Warrant numbered Claudia Fickel, County Auditor – capability of a construction Drapes, valances, verticals, Hicksville location, in the tent 215555 in the amount of $935.80; and it Ms. Fickel presented the April Sales Tax and demolition debris facili- • Fremont Plastic Prod- is certifi ed that both at the time that the Revenue report. Sales tax revenue of ucts, in conjunction with shades, etc. Measured and in- east of 708 East High Street, contract or order was made (“then”), $137,816.85 was down $39,741.52 from ty; and increasing the capaci- stalled. Call Judy McCalla, Hicks- Hicksville. YOU NAME YOUR and at the time that the County Auditor March, 2015; however, up $3,636.46 from ty to process electronics waste the Ottawa Sandusky Sene- is completing the certifi cation (“now”), April, 2014. Th e four-year average for the ca Solid Waste Management ville, 419-542-6182. tf PRICE – ALL MERCHANDISE that suffi cient funds were available or in month of April is $129,538.39. She also at a material recovery facility. FT. DEFIANCE Antiques. SOLD BY FREEWILL DONATION. the process of collection, to the credit of presented a voucher related to Defi ance/ Th e projects are expected to District, to install an off -spec Great selection – no earlybirds! a proper fund, properly appropriated and Paulding County Consolidated Job & plastic grinding unit, grant Find your treasures at our free from any previous encumbrance; Family Services reimbursing them for create 28 new jobs. over 4,000 sq. ft. location at Friday, May 29th 9 to 4; and pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code WIA Area 7 revenue received. award is $225,000; Ed Bohn, Paulding County EMA – Businesses and nonprofi t 402 Clinton Street, Defi ance. Saturday, May 30th 9 to Noon. §5705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be • Momentive Perfor- approved by resolution of the Board of Mr. Bohn reported having a couple peo- groups are eligible for fund- Hours: Mon-Sat 10–5. Phone: All proceeds benefi t Hicksville County Commissioners. Now, therefore ple who wish to volunteer with assistance ing, but must be sponsored by mance Materials, sponsored Senior Center. 21 the Paulding County Commissioners tp fi rst responders when the County is 419-782-6003. tf approve the Th en and Now Purchase Or- experiencing an emergency. Th e Com- a public entity, such as a mu- by Union Township (Licking GARAGE SALE - WOODBURN: 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: ders as submitted by the Auditor; and it missioners assured Mr. Bohn any volun- County), to purchase a glass May 29/30, 20813 Woodburn Wednesday, May 27th and is found and determined that all formal teers would be covered under the Coun- nicipality, county, township actions of this Board of County Com- ty’s Workmen’s Compensation and also or solid waste management grinding and sizing unit, Rd, 8-5, Girls quality clothes Friday, May 29th, 9am-5pm. missioners, County of Paulding, State of CORSA (for liability purposes). Mr. Bohn district. grant award is $125,000; and newborn-size 8, Junior boys 21728 Woodburn Road in Ohio concerning the adoption of this res- indicated donations could be accepted to Woodburn. Girls Clothing olution were adopted in an open meeting fund supplies necessary for the volun- Projects approved for • Next Generation Films, & girls, bedding and comfort- of this Board of County Commissioners, teers. Th e Commissioners notes a 501-3-C funding include (rounded to in partnership with the vil- ers, metal and wood shelving size 4/5 - 10/12, shoes/boots, and that all deliberations of this Board of would have to be formed in order to accept Boys to 2T, American Girl County Commissioners and of any of its donations. Donations could also defray the nearest dollar): lage of Lexington (Richland units, wooden bookcase, small committees that resulted in such formal the cost of forming a 501-3-C. Changing Dolls, clothing & accessories. the subject of weather-related issues, Mr. • Quality Farms, in part- County), to recycle plas- dresser,small desk, JD chair with action, were in meetings open to the pub- Children’s Books, Toys, lic in compliance with all legal require- Bohn noted shelters and related infor- nership with the city of Day- tic fi lm not meeting spec- storage, boys and girls bikes, ments including Section §121.22 of the mation will be in the Paulding Progress ifi cations, grant award is lots of décor and misc. p Outside Toys, PS2 and Xbox Ohio Revised Code. and West Bend News this week. He also ton, to purchase product Games. Woman Business IN THE MATTER OF APPROV- reported having attended the state EMA deconstruction processing $250,000. WILL BABYSIT in my An- ING ‘THEN AND NOW’ PURCHASE directors’ meeting last week. Th e bad Casual L/XL, shoes & purses, news is there will be more cuts from fed- equipment, grant award is Ohio EPA is responsible twerp home. Summer fun! ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: Trips to the park & activities. NEW Health & Beauty Items, Th e Paulding County Auditor has eral to state in 2016. Mr. Bohn also noted $232,509; for implementing statewide certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” the reconstruction/reorganization of the Household, Kitchenware, regional EMA structure was supposed • New Avenues to In- recycling, waste reduction, re- Lunch & snacks provided. purchase order numbers and payments Call Norma’s cell at 574-298- Bedding, and T-Fal Set. p included in the Allowance of Claims to have taken place in January, 2015. Th e dependence, sponsored by cycling market development DOWNSIZING SALE: Fri & Sat, on April 20,2015, Warrants numbered date is now targeted for June 1, 2015. Mr. and litter prevention pro- 6199. 21,22p 215662 through 2157211n the amount Bohn reminded the Commissioners of the Cuyahoga County Solid GARAGE SALE: May 29-30 May 28,29, 8:00-8:00. Low Prices. of $28,544.24; and it is certifi ed that the LEPC Haz-Mat tabletop exercise to Waste Management District, grams. All Ohioans are en- Collections of Boppy glassware both at the time that the contract or or- be held at the Health Department on Sat- 8am-? King size cherry head urday, May 2. Registration will begin at couraged to reduce waste, and Avon bottles. Very clean! der was made (“then”), and at the time to install balers to process and foot board, old wooden that the County Auditor is completing 8:30. Aft er a continental breakfast, the ex- recycle materials and buy re- Casserole and baking dishes, the certifi cation (“now”), that suffi cient ercise will begin at 9:00. Mr. Bohn report- medical plastic materials, school chair, computers, elec- ed Paulding County, along with four oth- cycled content products. Tupperware, white Tablecloths, funds were available or in the process of grant award is $21,000; tronics, a/v cables, speakers, collection, to the credit of a proper fund, er counties, will be applying for a regional For additional informa- etc. Name grant (due in June). If awarded the grant, • JDM Services, LLC – household items, women’s and Added for Sat. only: properly appropriated and free from any tion about the grant program, Brand Baby clothes and “missy” previous encumbrance; and pursuant the plan is to purchase a regional commu- Frank Road C&D, supported men’s clothes, girl clothes 5-10, to the Ohio Revised Code §5705.41(D) nication trailer/vehicle. Mr. Bohn noted contact Ohio EPA at (614) ladies clothes. The “Streets” Lot the parts to repair the weather sirens are by Franklin County, involv- girl shoes, lots of toys, child (1), these purchases must be approved by 6 Elgrande Estate, 651 W. High resolution of the Board of County Com- in and Schweller Electric will be repairing ing a new construction and 644-2873, or visit www.re- them. He was happy to announced receiv- electric ride toy, red radio fl yer St, Hicksville, Ohio p missioners. Now, therefore the Paulding demolition debris material cyleohio.gov scooter, girls bike, water table, County Commissioners approve the Th en ing a $2,500.00 grant from Partners with WOODBURN AREA GARAGE and Now Purchase Orders as submitted Paulding/Putnam Electric. He hopes to snorkel mask and fi ns, portable SALE: Fri & Sat, May 29 & 30. by the Auditor; and it is found and de- purchase weather radios to distribute to car console and much more. termined that all formal actions of this public establishments. Mr. Bohn then Washer & dryer, lots of toys, Board of County Commissioners, Coun- reminded the Commissioners he will be 11167 State Line Rd., Hicksville bikes & misc. 15785 Platter ty of Paulding, State of Ohio concerning going to Indianapolis for training and a “Shirley Young Realty” Take State Route 2/37 West to the adoption of this resolution were ad- trade show. His fi nal concern related to Rd. New Haven (Near Woodlan opted in an open meeting of this Board the generator at the Health Department. State Line Rd. turn north 1/2 of County Commissioners, and that all He suggested an EOC grant may be able to A SELLERS $AVINGS CO. H.S.) p assist in the purchase of a new generator. Agent: Jennifer M. Villarreal mile. p deliberations of this Board of County O&H ASPHALT PAVING: MAY 27, JUNE 3, MELROSE Call: 419-260-9405 or Email: [email protected] Seal coating, asphalt paving, FARMER’S MARKET: The Vil- Sudoku solution RN - Home Care & Hospice

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Bailee Sig- man, the daughter of David Wayne Trace Senior, Jake center is Jake Arend with and Debbie Sigman, plans Arend, is the recipient of the Caroline and Dana Arend, to attend Bowling Green Paulding High School’s Class of 2015, celebrating with the traditional, “tossing of the cap.” 2015 Zachary Arend Memo- Zachary’s parents. State University where she rial Scholarship. Pictured will major in Early Child- STUDENTS GRADUATE hood Education. MacKenzie FROM GRACE COLLEGE PAULDING COUNTY RE- recently awarded $1000 in Swary, the daughter of Dick scholarships to fi ve Paulding and Rachelle Swary, will Grace College conducted TIRED TEACHERS ASSOC. also attend Bowling Green commencement exercises AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS County high school seniors planning to enter the fi eld State University majoring in on Saturday, May 9, 2015 of education. Lorenzo Sa- Early Childhood Education. at the Orthopedic Capital Th e Paulding County Re- Center on the Grace cam- tired Teachers Association linas and Rae Jackson each received a $350 scholarship CMH FOUNDATION AN- pus. Dr. William J. Katip, NOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP president of the college, pre- WINNERS sided over the ceremony. JoEllen Fickel, daughter Th e Community Me- of Blane and Claudia Fickel of Oakwood, OH, gradu- Dawn Carpenter Becky Strickler morial Hospital (CMH) Foundation has awarded ates with a Bachelor of Sci- three $1,000 scholarships to ence degree in Intercultur- deserving students pursu- al Studies. Fickel is a 2011 ing degrees in healthcare. graduate of Wayne Trace. Karol Yeager Shawna Fowler “We choose to give.” Winners were chosen based Kara Moran, of West Co-Valedictorians, Kathryn Clapsaddle and Ashlyn - Your Realty Five Team on fi eld of study, GPA, and Bend, WI, graduates with a Strahley present their speeches at the PHS Class of 2015 an essay. CMH Foundation Bachelor of Science degree Commencement Ceremony. scholarships are awarded in Management. Moran is a 1987 graduate of Sussex On Sunday, May 24, 2015 young people will embark Cari Kost Steve Lee annually in memory of Ra- Hamilton. the class of 2015 made their on a much bigger journey – NEW LISTING! NEW LISTING! chel Hofmeister and Stevie Boon, both former Directors Grace College and Sem- fi nal march as students at some to the world of work of Nursing at CMH, and Bet- inary is an evangelical Paulding High School. Be- and some off to tech school ty Altman, former RN and Christian community of sides the co-valedictorian or university. Congratu- Board Member at CMH, and higher education that off ers speeches, the Hall of Fame lations, Paulding class of 806 Sprindale Dr. Paulding $115,900 Excellent 3 11801 Rd 132 Paulding $250,000 Spectacular 3 bed inductees all accepted this 2015! bed 2 bath home built in 2000 with open À oor plan 2.5 bath on 2 acres. Almost 3,000 sq. ft. of space. Too in honor of Peter and Mau- undergraduate and gradu- and cathedral ceilings. A real looker! much to describe! So beautiful! A must see! reen Kennerk. ate degrees and applies bib- great honor. Now these Th is year’s scholarship re- lical values in strengthening BARGAIN PROPERTY 3-4 BEDROOMS! SAM cipients are Ellise Wetli (Ant- character, sharpening com- werp), Alicia Luke (Edgerton) petence, and preparing for SWITZER and Kiley Burris (Hicksville). service. Grace College also REALTY off ers fl exible online grad- 540 5th St., Latty $35,000 525 W. Merrin Payne $62,000 Spacious home with Ellise Wetli is a 2012 Real Estate Sales & Appraisals 3 bedroom with great investment potential or a possibility of 4th bedroom. Cheaper than rent! uate degrees, on-campus Sam Murphy Tim Turnbull graduate of Antwerp High 119 East High St. Hicksville • 419-542-6180 Full Time Realtor cheap living. and online degree comple- Full Time Realtor School. 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