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TANER – BIGGER EXCHANGE VOWS OHIO SOS FRANK LaROSE VISITS PAULDING BOE Community Calendar December 17 • Hicksville School Choir & Band Concert @ Huber, 3pm December 18 • Pickleball @ MAC Gym, Antwerp, 6-8:30pm • Last Leaf Pick Up Day @ Woodburn • Christmas Mid-Week Service @ St. John Luth. Ch., Hicksville, 10a & 7:35p December 19 • Antwerp Community Band Concert @ Huber, 7:30pm Left to right: Ron Schmidt, Clerk; Dave Cline, Board chairman; Jacob Huner, Secretary of • Antwerp Shops Guys’ Night, State (SOS) liasion; Linda Weidenhamer, Board member; Brenda Crawford, Director; Frank 5-7:30pm LaRose, Secretary of State; Brandon Wobler, Board member; Jan Commers, Deputy Director • Progressive Walk @ Mad Ohio Secretary of State “I don’t run elections. You Ohio in how they are clean- Anthony’s Hope House Frank LaRose came to the do!” He is not there counting ing up the roles while still en- (LHN), 7pm Paulding County Board of ballots or making sure peo- abling full access for everyone December 21 Election on Tuesday, Decem- ple know their rights. He ex- to vote. • Santa Slam BB Tournament ber 10. LaRose’s goal since his plained how this happens at As for security, LaRose @ MAC Gym beginning @ swearing in ceremony was the Paulding location and the said, “We were targeted on 8am to visit each county in Ohio other 87 counties. Election Day. Segel injection December 22 Brenda Kay Taner is the Bigger. within the first year of office. Now that Ohio is in a - malicious code into the SOS daughter of Phyllis Ione They both are employed • Old Crown Brass Band @ Paulding County is number progressive stint to push for- website.” Security is a top pri- Grace Point NAZ, FW, 6pm Hawkey and the late Tommie at North American Stamping 86 out of 88 counties to have ward cleaning up voter roles ority, both inside and outside Joe Hawkey. Group, Paulding, OH. had a visit with the Secre- it is making it better by not the local election boards. The December 23 Timothy Allen Bigger is They will share their vows tary of State as he visited the having people vote multiple media coverage showing po- • Youth BB Clinic w/Matt the son of the late Elizabeth with family and friends on northwest Ohio region. times. In this week’s issue of tential Russian threats in the Jones @ MAC Gym Mary and Leonard Lavon Christmas Eve, 2019. LaRose declared that his the West Bend News there is 2016 election. LaRose stated January 1 main goals of this stately tour an article by LaRose’s office how the ballot counter ma- • New Years Day Meat Shoot was to do the following: 1. that show 18 Ohioans being chine is not connected to ANTWERP SHOPS’ WOODBURN LEAF PICKUP @ ACC, 12Noon Learn; 2. Work; and 3. Pro- charged with voter fraud as the outside world (internet) January 8 GUYS’ NIGHT END DATE mote successes of the state. So Ohio is working with other in any way. The information far, he is accomplishing quite states to ensure one person, going from the ballot count- • Pickleball @ MAC Gym, The City of Woodburn Antwerp, 6-8:30pm Thursday, December a bit. one vote ing computer can only go one will discontinue leaf pickup While he was in Paulding Homeland Security is January 13 19th from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. for the season on December he told the election workers, telling other states to mimic (Continued on Page 2) • Pregnancy Loss Support visit Petals & vines and Jun- 18th. 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Groover, 90, passed spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for the Mighty One has away on December 13, 2019 at done great things for me— holy is his name.” Paulding County Hospital in Paulding, Ohio following an ex- Luke 1:46-47, 49 NIV tended illness. He was born on December LUTHERAN HEALTH NETWORK LAUNCHES 12, 1929 in Elwood to Russell and Gertrude (Smith) Groover ‘POSITIVELY LHN’ PAGE and had resided in the Frankton area most of his lifetime. He re- tired from Perfecto Tool in An- derson in 1997 after 23 years of employment. Jim served in the Indiana National Guard. He en- joyed playing golf. Survivors: Son-James (San- dy) Groover Sr.-Antwerp, Ohio; Shown are the fourth graders after receiving their special autographed book from Karissa. 9 grandchildren and other ex- tended family Oakwood Elementary the fourth grade classes and in memory and about her Private graveside services fourth grade students were presented the students with son, Tripp Foor, who passed will take place at K of P-IOOF given a big surprise on Mon- a book titled Dinosaurs in away this past spring after Cemetery in Frankton. Owens day, December 9th when Heaven that she has writ- battling cancer for about Funeral Home is honored to care Karissa Foor Boyd visited ten. The book was written two years. Lutheran Health Network As he was being airlifted, for Jim and the Groover family. is pleased to announce the ad- his condition deteriorated dition of its “Positively LHN” quickly and the flight crew CAMDEN, MI other things such as the ballot the secure areas. ing to identify individuals page, a platform for mission had to emergently provide Diana L. Kuhn, 65, of Cam- results and minutes are stored Frank LaRose took of- who potentially broke the stories and patient testimo- life-saving care by placing den, MI passed away at her home permanently. fice as Ohio’s 51st Secretary law by voting in two different nials from each facility in a breathing tube mid-flight. on December 12, 2019. She was LaRose brought up how it of State on January 14, 2019. states. born on November 24, 1954 in the network. To follow along Elijah immediately under- was unfortunate about sen- His mission is to deliver a “One person. One vote. with these, visit: www.luthe- went surgery to repair a se- Paulding to Knight and Sharon sationalized reporting going thriving democracy and a State law makes it abundant- (Whitney) Kuhn. ranhealth.net/positively-lhn vere skull fracture and was on right now. Social media prosperous economy for all ly clear that Ohioans may regularly to enjoy stories like discharged from the hospi- She attended First Church of only vote once in an election. Amboy, where she enjoyed bible has been used to portray the Ohio families. Prior to being this: tal a short time later. Today, study. Diana was a loving wife, election boards in a negative elected to statewide office, he The reason is simple and ob- Elijah’s Story he is back to being a terrific mother and grandmother, who light. One example he gave served two terms in the State vious: any additional vote One summer afternoon, 11-year-old kid! Elijah and was also a great cook. was the picture of a truck that Senate representing the 27th diminishes the value of other Elijah was out riding his bike his family had the opportu- She is survived by her hus- showed the back end open Senate District. votes,” said LaRose. “One of with a friend, when he fell nity to reunite with the Win- band, Robert W. Gigax of with what was claimed to be A native of northeast the big reasons voter fraud is Camden, MI; daughter, Melin- off the bike and hit his head. chester Fire Department and uncounted ballots. People Ohio, LaRose grew up work- so rare is because states are Upon returning to his grand- Lutheran Air flight crew, who da Dameron (William Cody stepping up to enforce the were posting memes that it ing on a small family-owned parent’s home, Elijah began to presented him with his flight Matheny) of Greenway, AR; four law whenever it is broken.” was uncounted Trump bal- farm and earned the rank of complain of a headache and wings. grandchildren, Justin Chapman The review utilized the lots. Another posting that Eagle Scout. After graduating that he felt very tired, so he “In critical moments like of Rector, AR, Holly Wenger data provided by partner of Monroeville, IN, Samantha spread, with the same picture, from Copley High School, he laid down on their couch. Just his, time is of the essence states to cross-match with Wenger of Fort Wayne, IN and was that it was Hillary ballots fulfilled a lifelong dream by a short while later, he began and I can’t be more thankful voter history in Ohio. Each Sierra Wenger of Greenway, AR; being disposed of. The truth enlisting in the United States vomiting and demonstrated for the trained specialists in- potential violation was then and ten great grandchildren. was that it was a picture from Army with the 101st Air- seizure-like activity. His fam- volved with his care,” stated investigated individually in Diana was preceded in death Britain moving a company borne, and ultimately served ily immediately called 911. Elijah’s mother. by her parents. from one office to another. He in the U.S. Special Forces as coordination with the Secre- Per Diana’s wishes, no fu- believes it is time that all of a Green Beret. During his de- tary of State’s office or local neral services will be held. Ar- the Board of Elections begin cade in the uniform around jurisdiction in the additional turn and pulled into the path Score by the Quarter: rangements have been entrusted to use social media to show the globe, LaRose received state. According to state law, of the school bus. Drew Wer- New Haven – 19 14 20 6 to the Thompson Funeral Home the positives of voting and numerous commendations the criminal act is the second tenberger, age 46, of Delphos, = 59 in Pioneer. Preferred donations vote. Thus, another state’s was operating a 2009 Blue Homestead – 23 18 18 16 may be made in her memory to that your vote counts. He said and honors, including the the best thing is to have open Bronze Star. Attorney General will have Bird School Bus form Del- = 75 the charity of the donor’s choice. phos City Schools while trav- Condolences may be left at www. communication. “Transpar- In the legislature, LaRose jurisdiction when the second thethompsonfuneralhome.com. ency works” is the phrase that spearheaded efforts to in- vote took place in their state eling west on 5th St. COUGARS & BULLDOGS he wants people to hear. It crease government transpar- and all relevant documenta- Earline Williams and her POUNCE shows that elections are clean ency and efficiency, particu- tion will be sent to their re- passenger John Williams, (Continued from Page 1) and honest and everyone can larly in the areas of elections spective office. In instances age 87, also of Delphos, were Friday the 13th of Decem- be participants. “If people re- administration and regulato- where the Ohio vote was sec- transported by Delphos Fire ber saw the Defiance Bull- way as the USB drives that are alized what happened behind ry reform. He was the author ond, relevant documentation and EMS with minor inju- dogs descend into the Cou- used to transfer the updated the scenes with security they of over 70 pieces of legislation, is being referred to both the ries to St. Rita’s Hospital. gars’ backyard for JV and results every half hour are would be less likely the source including bills that created Ohio Attorney General and Mr. Wertenberger claimed varsity boys basketball. moved by foot to the comput- of rumor mills in the social online voter registration, re- appropriate county prose- no injuries at the time of the In JV action, it was a close er connected to the internet. media.” placed outdated voting equip- cutor for investigation. To crash. Deborah Stetler, age game with Van Wert only The USB drives can never be 2018 was the biggest turn- ment, and made voting easier be clear, it is the duty of the 59, of Delphos, was on the pulling out a win by 1 point: used again and are stored in a out in election history for for members of our military. Ohio Attorney General and school bus and claimed no 52-51. locked facility. Ohio, stated LaRose. That As Ohio Secretary of State, county prosecutors to deter- injuries. There were 15 stu- Following the JV match BCI checks are done on all shows that Ohio is prepared he’s working to ensure elec- mine whether the identified dents on the bus returning up, the varsity boys took vendors and inside employees and ready for more people tions are secure, accessible, individuals should be prose- from a sporting event, they the floor and Defiance took before they are able to work voting. Recently, Paulding and accurate. cuted. also all claimed no injuries at charge from the jump ball. with the Board of Elections. County had their audit for LaRose graduated from The Ohio counties where the scene. The first quarter handed LaRose gave examples of the new machines and ev- The Ohio State University referrals have been made are: It is believed Earline Wil- Defiance a 6 point lead, but Right decisions vs Bad deci- erything came back 100% with a degree in Consumer Cuyahoga (1), Franklin (2), liams was not wearing a safe- the Cougars pounced in the sions vs Malicious decisions. correct. This shows the new Affairs and Business. He and Geauga (1), Hamilton (2), Lo- ty belt. The Lima Post was 2nd and nearly evened up the It’s best to make sure that any system works and the BOE his wife, Lauren, have three rain (1), Medina (1), Summit assisted on scene by Delphos score at half-time: 24-21, De- issues can be mitigated before should be bragging about daughters – Hadley, Ellie and (1), Wayne (1). Police Department along fiance. In the 2nd half, De- they become problems. He their success. Brenda Craw- Lainey. with Delphos Fire and EMS. fiance used this 3 points as also brought up how all ballot ford expressed her excitement BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT The Ohio State Highway Pa- their leverage to keep the up- elections must be done in a for the new machines as they LaROSE REFERS 18 VOT- trol reminds motorists to al- per hand till the final buzz- bipartisan fashion. There are ways wear a properly adjust- were technologically more ERS TO PROSECUTORS FOR Katherine Hook and er. Final score was a Bulldog two keys to get in the count- Treavor Gross welcomed baby ed seatbelt. advanced, with less mainte- CASTING BALLOTS TWICE victory: 51-41. ing room and one is held by girl Emberlee May Gross. Score by the Quarter: nance, even though the bal- IN 2018 ELECTION a Democrat and the other is lots were paper. Emberlee was born De- AGGRESSIVE HOMESTEAD Van Wert – 7 14 7 13 = 41 by a Republican to ensure the Following the discussion cember 12, 2019 weighing 6 NO MATCH FOR BULLDOGS Defiance – 13 11 13 14 = fairness of results. with LaRose, his staff, and the Ohio Secretary of State lbs 13 oz, was 19 1/2 inches 51 Some things in the BOE Elections Board, Crawford Frank LaRose referred 18 and joins siblings: Trayton New Haven High School Scorers of the Game: are stored for two years, four gave a tour of the facility and voters to prosecutors for and Jaxyn Gross and Alayna Boys Varsity Basketball fell Van Wert – Treece 13, years or six years and then allegedly voting twice in Krick. to Homestead High School Barnhart 7, E Brown 7, Hil- the 2018 General Election. 75-59 on Saturday Decem- leary 6, Proffitt 3, K Brown 2, Thanks to a partnership with INJURY CRASH INVOLVING ber 14th. Conrad 2 several other states, a review SCHOOL BUS New Haven experienced Defiance – W Lammers was conducted that deter- their second consecutive 18, Vander Horst 11, Go- mined 10 Ohioans voted first The Lima Post of the Ohio loss to love their record 2-2. ings 6, J Lammers 5, Shaw 4, DOOLEY in another state before cast- The Bulldogs had four guys Hutcheson 4, Kline 3 FUNERAL HOME State Highway Patrol is inves- ing their ballot a second time tigating a two vehicle injury in double figures led by Ja- in Ohio. The other eight vot- crash which occurred on 5th marr Hutchins 14 points A Life Story Funeral Home ed first in Ohio before voting • Burial & Cremation - Ceremonies St in Delphos, in Allen Coun- Thomas Latham 12, JaKar again elsewhere. ty. Williams had 11 and Don- Outdoor • Pre-Funding Options Ohio is a part of the On December 10th, 2019, ovynn Lewis with 10. 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Score by the Quarter: Hicksville – 12 15 4 10 = 41 Hilltop – 11 8 5 9 = 33 Scorers of the Game: Hicksville – Crall 13, Slat- tery 9, Bergman 6, Phillips 5, I Smith 4, Villena 2, Eicher 2 Hilltop – Norden 13, Hor- ton 7, Jermeay 5, Brenner 3, Paulding High School choir entertained the guests at the Annual Senior Citizens’ Breakfast Baker 3, Barnum 2 Ann’s Bright Beginnings preschoolers recently held their on Wednesday, December 11th in the High School Auditeria. The choir is under the direction annual Christmas program at the Gardens of Paulding. The of Mr.David Clapsaddle. The students were able to wear their new choir robes for the first JH LADY ARCHERS TAKE children sang their little hearts out for the residents, their time. ON PILOTS families and friends. After, the residents joined them for homemade cookies and punch. It was a wonderful time of The Antwerp Junior High music, talent and fellowship! Shown here from the left are: girls basketball team played at Liam Jones, Nora Gochenour and Allison Gamble. home December 12th against Ayersville. The 7th graders tory over Edgerton’s Hayden Coil was victorious at 220 won 27-12. Scoring for the Herman at the 4:00 mark. with a pin in 1:05. 7th grade was led by Caro- After Edgerton’s Coo- Charity Schnepp was vic- line Rohrs with 19 and Jessica per White won by forfeit at torious by forfeit at 106 while Thornell with 8 points. 126, the red, white and blue’s Sheridan Matty claimed a The 8th grade fell to the Hunter Long and Samuel win at 113 via forfeit. At 120, Pilots 16-32. Scoring was led Moore picked up consecutive Joaquin Ramon claimed a by Aewyn McMichael with victories at 132 and 138 for a win by forfeit as did Cayden 10 points. Samantha Sheedy 16-6 Raider lead. Breier at 195. and Caroline Rohrs each add- Seth Meggison won by Winners for the Panthers ed 2 points. Other scores in forfeit for Wayne Trace before against the Blue Streaks were this game were Emma Town- Elliott Boroff was victorious Mudel with a pin in 1:16 to The Oakwood Elementary ley and Jessica Thornell with at 152 and Carson Rupp won take the 132 pound class fifth and sixth grade choir 1 point each. at 160 for a 34-6 Raider lead. while Schnepp claimed a vic- performed at the Annual Se- Eli Moore also won by tory by forfeit at 106. ACHERS TOP TIGERS nior Citizens’ Breakfast held There were many guests present at the Annual Senior Cit- forfeit at 170 for the Raiders at the Paulding High School izens’ Breakfast held at Paulding High School on Wednes- before back-to-back Wayne PANTHERS NIP ARCHERS Auditeria on Wednesday, day, December 11th. The guests were treated to a delicious 8th grade score 12/12/19 Trace forfeits saw Edgerton December 11th. The students breakfast and enjoyed lots of entertainment throughout the Antwerp JH high traveled close within 40-18. ROCKFORD - Host Park- are under the direction of morning. Shown with their breakfast are Kathy Manz and to Holgate December 12th. The red, white and blue way welcomed in non-league Mrs. Nancy Wehrkamp. Janice Miller. Both 7th and 8th grade had then finished off the match opponent Antwerp on Satur- wins on this chilly late au- with four straight wins. day as the Lady Panthers held tumn night. The 8th grade Kaden Woolbright was a win- (Continued from Page 1) need is a flashlight. the community is invited off the Archers for a 37-33 win upset Holgates 8th grade ner at 220 with a pin in 3:06 in girls basketball action. While some may become “This event is an oppor- to gather at Mad Antho- winning streak.They were un- tunity to share a special mo- nys Children’s Hope House before Jacob Graham posted a The black and gold opened overwhelmed by everything defeated 4-0. Antwerp came pin in 1:26 at 285. a 9-4 advantage after eight that comes with the holiday ment with family in a way on the campus of Luther- out with the win 38-28. that you might not be able to an Hospital at 6:30 p.m. for Arin James also recorded minutes of action and went season, what can easily be Archer Scorers of the a pin for Wayne Trace at the on to lead at every stop. overlooked is how isolated otherwise,” stated Jennifer hot beverages before the Game: Hale, founder of The Greater progressive walk outside 1:51 mark in the 106 pound Parkway picked up 13 a children may feel stuck in- Landon Brewer 15, Carson weight class and Gabe Sutton second quarter points with side a hospital room during Good. “So often our holiday Lutheran Children’s Hos- Altimus 14, Camden Fuller 8 giving has an anonymity to pital begins at 7 p.m. It will won by forfeit to wrap up the Antwerp recording 15 as the this time. That is when Love Antwerp moves to 5-0 64-18 victory. Lady Panthers took a 22-19 Lights, Shine Bright was in- it, where with Love Light be during this time that the 7th grade won 34-10. Shine Bright you really see community will begin to In the JH arena, Wayne halftime advantage. troduced. Trace JH Wrestling team Quarter number three Now in its second year, the impact in the crowd and exchange flashlight beams WT SWEEPS EDGERTON, the excited lights shining be- with patients and families went 1-1. Won 51-12 against saw the black and gold bucket the need for the communi- AYERSVILLE Edgerton. And lost to Ayers- six points while the blue and ty to come out and support tween the community and inside to help brighten spir- families in the hospital.” its. ville 42-28. Asa Ames went white picked up four, giving these pediatric patients is DEFIANCE - Green 2-0 for the Wayne Trace JH Parkway a 28-23 lead entering greater than ever. All you On Thursday, Dec. 19, Local acappella group, Smooth Edge 2 will be lead- Meadows Conference wres- Wrestling team. the final period. ing the group in various tling got underway Thursday Astianna Coppes topped - Trailer and Sprayer Sales Christmas Carols along the at Ayersville as Wayne Trace PANTHERS EARN SPLIT the Lady Archers with a doz- - Hitch Installation path. Free parking is avail- defeated both the host Pilots en points with teammate - Trailer and Sprayer Repair able in the north parking and Edgerton. DEFIANCE - The Pauld- Karsyn Brumett chipping in - Pump Repair garage, just across from Wayne Trace also got past ing wrestling team traveled 11 markers. Heather Ober- - Trailer Rentals MACHH. Ayersville 39-30 on the eve- to Ayersville on Monday and lin added eight and Grace A special visitor will also ning with seven Raiders get- earned a split in a tri-match Schuette had two points as ting wins. Located at: 4816 N. State Road 101 be on hand for participants with Archbold and the host well for Antwerp. Gabe Sutton was victori- Woodburn, In 46797 to visit with after caroling. Pilots. The Lady Panthers got 14 ous by forfeit at 113 and Arin The Panthers defeated the points from Gabrielle Stob- (260) 632-4815 A simple gesture, tak- ing just a moment of time, James also won by forfeit at Pilots 43-42 but fell to the er and Emiree Knittle added Mon-Fri: 8a-5:30p (Closed 12-1) 106. Blue Streaks by a score of 69- seven points. www.bridgetrailers.com Sat: 8am-12pm Sun: Closed means a greater deal to these young patients and their At 138, Samuel Moore re- 12. Also scoring for the black families this holiday season. corded a 5-1 win over Ayers- Against Ayersville, Pauld- and gold were Sophia Miller ® “Participants will be cov- ville’s Trever Johnson. ing had three winners via (five), Claire Eichler (four), YANKEE CANDLE TY of the ered in the holiday sounds Four Raiders also claimed pins in Jordan Mudel, Daw- Clara Hellwarth (three), Kris The Gift of Home Fragrancing™ from start to finish, Hale victories by pins. son Lamb and Riley Coil. Kirby (two) and Alexis Berry After Sledding Month! stated.” “This event is a lot Jarrett Hornish pinned the Mudel won at 132 with a (two). Small: $5.00 $ 99 $ .00 Pilots’ Carson Tracy at 126 in pin in 3:53 while Lamb post- LARGE JAR...... 17 Large: 9 more of an emotional ex- perience then people go in 5:17 with Hunter Long re- ed a pin in 1:40 to win at 138. thinking it will be.” cording a pin in 3:27 of Ayers- About the Greater Good: ville’s Tyler Winzeler at 132. 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Jarrett Hornish got the Raiders off on the right foot at Now open Monday AND Wednesday til 7 p.m. 120 with a technical fall vic- PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 17, 2019 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] MVAS & GA CHRISTMAS DONATION TO And the answer is “yes, Hope Claiborne set out in HERITAGE LION MEMBER HONORED He’s the Life, Truth and their surrounding neighbor- WOODBURN CHRISTIAN CHILDREN’S HOME Way!” hoods searching for Bedford. WITH 10 YEAR AWARD They eventually found her a ST. JOHN LUTHERAN few blocks away from their CHRISTMAS SERVICE homes, hiding in some bush- SCHEDULE es. “She was right here and St. John Lutheran Church, she was walking and she was 812 East High Street, Hicks- talking to herself. And then ville announces their Christ- when we came, she said, ‘No, mas Service Schedule. Join us no, no. Go away, go away, go Wednesday December 18, for away,’” Kashton told FOX40. mid-week services at 10 am Hope reported their find. in The Fireplace Room and at “I called 911 and I said that 7:35 pm in the Nave....also on I found this missing wom- Wednesday join us for a meal an,” she told FOX40. at 6 pm and then the Adven- Logan’s mother, Alyssa ture Club/KICK Christmas Holman, asked her son why Program at 6:45 pm. We will he and his friends responded celebrate the Fourth Sunday to the call to search for the Rose Nahrwold, Secretary-Treasurer for Maumee Valley missing woman. “He looked Antique Steam & Gas Assoc & her husband, Ron, present of Advent on December 22 at 10 am and the Nativity of at me like I was almost crazy a check for $515 to Hal Rogers, Residential Director of the and said, ‘Because somebody Woodburn Christian Children’s Home. Our Lord on December 24 at 7:35 pm. This service will be needed help, Mom. And when The members of the MVAS held on December 2nd at the our candlelight/holy commu- people need help, you go and & GA collected $515 from New Haven Community Cen- nion service. ALL ARE WEL- help them. That’s what we their annual Christmas party ter to benefit the Woodburn COME!! do,’” Hultman told FOX40. and white elephant auction Christian Children’s Home. When Jesus saw the mul- PARSON TO PERSON titudes, “He was moved with compassion for them, be- PAULDING MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS cause they were weary and By: Dr. James Bachman scattered, like sheep having VOLUNTEER AT FOOD PANTRY Dear Parson, no shepherd” (Matthew 9:36). I spend too much time Jesus saw that people were worrying and even fearing. lost and could not find their Heritage Lion Tom dination with St. John Lu- Can you help me? way. That describes our con- Bullerman is shown above theran Flatrock and Hope We can’t have faith and dition in our sins: we are lost. receiving the Lions 10- United Methodist Church- fear at the same time, and it But that’s why Jesus came year Monarch Milestone es, the drive collected 80 is faith that pleases God. (He- to us. “For the Son of Man has Chevron Award. Lion Tom coats, 24 hats, 1 set of ear brews 11:6) come to seek and to save that chaired and ran the Heri- muffs, 2 vests, 19 pair of Here are some passages which was lost” (Luke 19:10). tage Lions Club Coat Drive gloves and 2 large bags of which help me most in times In order to save us, Jesus had to benefit the St. Joseph Hes- assorted clothes. The folks of worry and fear: to give His life for our sins so sen Cassel Catholic Church at the Hessen Cassel food • I Peter 5:7 – “Casting that we might have forgive- Food Bank. Assisted by his bank were very excited and ALL your care upon him for ness and receive the gift of wife Brenda, and in coor- appreciative of the results. he careth for you.” eternal life (John 3:16; 10:17- • Philippians 4:6-8 – “Be 18). HERITAGE LIONS ENJOY MEAL & careful (worrisome) for noth- God will save and give ing; but in every thing by eternal life to those who place Pictured are individuals from Paulding Middle School who prayer and supplication with SERVICE PROJECT volunteered at the Caring and Sharing food pantry on Satur- their faith and trust in Jesus thanksgiving let your requests (Acts 16:30-31), turn from day, December 7th. From left to right are Cully Thompson, be made known unto God. Aniyah Sajuan, Ms. Rickenberg and her daughter Civil. their sins in repentance (Acts And the peace of God which 17:30-31), confess Jesus be- passeth all understanding, fore men (Romans 10:9-10), THE FIRST CHRISTMAS How little they knew shall keep your hearts (feel- and are baptized (immersed) That before very long, ings) and minds (thoughts) into Christ for the forgiveness By: Doris Applegate The place would be lit through Christ Jesus. Finally, of sins (Acts 2:38). He will Twas the night before With a light and a song! brethren, whatsoever things continue to cleanse from sin Christmas The cattle were quiet, are true, whatsoever things those who continue to walk in On a hillside so bleak, The donkeys stood still, are honest, whatsoever things the light of His Word (1 John That shepherds watched The sheep, they were set- are just, whatsoever things 1:7-9). over tled are pure, whatsoever things When we were lost in our And tended their sheep. Mary’s heart felt a thrill! are lovely, whatsoever things sins, Jesus came to find us and Many people were com- At last, at last, are of good report; if there be save us. That’s what love does. ing, The baby was born, any virtue, and if there be any Don’t “miss” the oppor- The Heritage Lions Club enjoyed a Christmas meal togeth- They had to pay tax, So gently, so softly, praise, think on these things.” tunity to be “found” by Him. er at the Hoagland Hayloft on December 10. Following the Business was booming They were not alone! • Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear thou Surrender your life to the meal, Lions members assembled 50 Christmas gift bags to No merchant was lax. The presence of God, not; for I am with thee: be not Good Shepherd. He will lead brighten the holidays for their elderly and shut-in friends. Mary and Joseph, “The Father of lights”, dismayed; for I am thy God: you home. Cindy Wolf and Kathleen Coy co-chaired the very successful So tired from the day, Hovered around them, I will strengthen thee; yea, I Phone: 419-399-5022; lon- project. Sought hard to find shel- Oh, what a sight. will help thee: yea, I will up- [email protected] ter, Angels were singing hold thee with the right hand But no place to stay. To the shepherds nearby, of my righteousness.” INJURY CRASH AT SR 81 transported to St. Rita’s by and EMS, and The Ohio De- • John 14:27 – “Peace I “Please” Joseph said, The song was so lovely, AND THAYER ROAD Bath Township EMS with partment of Transportation. “A stable, a barn, A strong man could cry. leave with you, my peace minor injuries. All occu- The Ohio State Highway I give unto you: not as the The baby is due and “Peace and good will Bath Township – The pants involved in the crash Patrol reminds motorists It sure won’t be long.” To men on the earth” world giveth, give I unto you. were wearing seatbelts. to always wear a properly Let not your heart be trou- Lima Post of the Ohio State “Come now, I’ll give you A babe come from God, Highway Patrol is investi- The Lima Post was as- adjusted seatbelt and to be A place for the night, “Was this really a truth?” bled, neither let it be afraid.” sisted on scene by Lafayette cautious as traffic increases (Emphasis and definitions gating a two vehicle injury It is nothing fancy, This question is asked crash which occurred on Jackson Township Fire/ due to the approaching holi- And has a dim light” Many times, yet today, are mine.) EMS, Bath Township Fire day season. 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You Bryan Harrison (Arcadia) LIFE’S ‘INFLECTION might not be able to avoid tf27-12; 3rd Jacob Robinson POINTS’ some of the costs, such as law- (Plymouth) dec. Andy Wurst- yers’ bills, but if you and your er (Syl. Southview) 10-8; 5th You’ve probably heard or ex-spouse can work together Darian Zitzelberger (No. Bal- read about inflection points. amicably, you both may be timore) dec. Aidan Wilson The term has a specific defini- able to avoid serious finan- (Calvert) 10-8 tion in mathematics, but it’s cial disruptions. You’ll need 138: 2x5 1st Shae Sparks also used widely to describe to work out how to divide (Plymouth) pin Kasche Bible historical or technological your financial assets, paying (Montpelier) 0:32; 3rd Landen events, such as the Industri- attention to beneficiary des- Schroeder (Columbus Grove) al Revolution or the creation ignations, which you may maj. dec. Sam Moore (Wayne of the internet – events that well need to change. Also, Trace) md16-3; 5th Tyler Si- changed human existence in as a newly single individual, mon*ELM (X2) pin Adam some important way. How- you may need to review and Mohre*ELM (X3) 0:51 ever, you have personal in- revise your long-term invest- 145: 4x3 1st Noah Trim- flection points, too – and ment strategy to accommo- mer (Plymouth) dec. Levi when they occur, you’ll need date changes in your goals Trout (No. Baltimore) 15-9; to make the right financial and your retirement income. 3rd Joe Kohli (Columbus moves. Retirement – By the time Grove) pin Elliot Borroff Here are four of the most you retire, you will have (Wayne Trace) 4:43; 5th Cody important of these inflection hopefully been investing in Snyder (Van Buren) pin Cale points, along with sugges- your IRA and 401(k) or oth- Parkins (Cory-Rawson) 1:54 tions on dealing with them: er retirement plan for several 152: 2x5 1st Colton Sparks Marriage – When you get decades. But once you do re- (Plymouth) pin Chase Dis- married, you and your spouse tire, you’ll need to determine tel (Arcadia) 1:13; 3rd Car- will need to discuss a vari- how much you can afford son Rupp (Wayne Trace) pin ety of financial issues: What to withdraw each year from Gabriel George (Van Buren) assets and liabilities do you your various retirement ac- 4:40; 5th Nick Thompson each bring to the marriage? counts. Your withdrawal rate (Cory-Rawson) forfeit Noah Should you combine your fi- will depend on your age, your Damschroder (Fostoria) For- nances or continue with sep- asset level and your retire- These Oakwood Elementary beginning band students recently played their “First Perfor- feit arate accounts? Is one of you ment lifestyle. And you’ll also mance” for family and friends. Shown are Jolene Branham, Trinity Starr, Janee Tousley Ca- 160: 4x4 1st Eli Moore a “saver” while the other is a want to consider other issues: dence Schwab, Levi Ankney, Avery Cooper, Domanick Bullinger, Brandon Humphrey, Tren- (Wayne Trace) tech. fall Grant “spender”? Do you share sim- Are you prepared to deal with ton Bail, and Mackenzie Leatherman. Young (Van Buren) tf16-0; ilar investment philosophies, health care costs? Even with 3rd Gabe Cox (Plymouth) pin or is one of you much more Medicare, these costs may be Editor’s Note: We here at Jose Garcia (Fostoria) 2:37; aggressive than the other? higher than they were when with existing member busi- Arcadia 156.5; 5. Elmwood 5th Mason Oliver (Elmwood) you were working. And how the West Bend News print all nesses within the county and 119.0; 6. Van Buren 93.0; 7. You don’t necessarily have “Letters to the Editor” because Default Daniel Duvall*ELM to agree on everything, but about your estate plans? Are offer to provide assistance Cory-Rawson 85.5; 8. Calvert (X2) Default they up to date? Have you we believe that everyone has with continued support and 85.0; 9. Montpelier 81.0; 10. you should at least try to gain a Constitutional right to free- 170: 2x5 1st Deontae` Da- enough knowledge so you protected your family from growth. We will do our best No. Baltimore 65.0; 11. Fos- vis (Cory-Rawson) pin Brady the possibility of your estate dom of the press. In saying to also check in with town toria 59.0; 12. Syl. Southview can avoid unpleasant surpris- that, we do not necessarily Conine (Arcadia) 5:10; 3rd es, such as hidden debts, and going through the time-con- and village councils, cham- 56.0; 13. Tol. Christian 53.0; Peyton Young (Plymouth) suming, expensive and pub- agree with the content that bers and townships. The end 14. Pandora-Gilboa 4.0 find enough common ground is printed. We are just the pin Ryan Bogart (Columbus so your household can ad- lic process of probate? You goal will be to assist and make Seventh Round: Grove) 3:47; 5th Joseph Tar- may need to work with your messengers. The name of the sure the county is growing 106: 2x4 1st Kaylor Reyn- vance toward your common person who wrote the letter is dibuono*ARC (X1) pin Jor- financial goals. financial, tax and legal advi- from within and is getting olds (Calvert) pin Andrew dan Vogt*CG (X3) 0:45 sors to develop an effective placed at the end of each arti- the maximum out of grant Miller (Plymouth) 3:26; 3rd New child – When you cle. To be considered for publi- 182: 2x5 1st Ezra Jones welcome a new child into estate strategy. opportunities without dupli- Adrien Tolento (Arcadia) pin (Columbus Grove) pin Gavin By making smart deci- cation, letters must be no lon- cation of efforts. Arin James (Wayne Trace) your family, you’ll need to ger than 1000 words, and you Wurm (Montpelier) 0:08; make sure you have adequate sions following your own in- We will also be working to 0:58; 5th Jaegar Honnold (Syl. 3rd Konner Logston (Elm- flection points, you can ease must provide a name along grow the Career Day Show- Southview) pin Blaze Wick- life insurance. You’ll also with a phone number and/or wood) forfeit Parker Beard want to review the beneficia- the transitions in your life – case. We will reach out to man (Van Buren) 1:23 (Calvert) Forfeit; 5th Jason wherever life takes you. email to confirm validity of make sure all member busi- 113: 1x6 Gabe Sutton ry designations on any exist- content. You can respond or Swank (Plymouth) pin Jacob ing insurance policies, as well This article was written nesses have the opportunity (Wayne Trace) pin Nick Rob- Jones*PLY (X4) 0:05 by Edward Jones for use by submit a new letter by email, to present their business with erts (Plymouth) 2:39; Antonio as on your IRA and 401(k). USPS or fax. 195: 1x6 Adler Horne And if you can afford it, you your local Edward Jones Fi- a goal of making contact with Gray (Columbus Grove) dec. (Plymouth) pin Colton Ick- nancial Advisor. Responses need to be re- every junior and senior stu- Jack Schmidt (Syl. Southview) may want to start contribut- ceived by Friday at 5:00 pm es (Elmwood) 1:28; Ryland ing to a college fund, possi- *Edward Jones, its em- dent in the county. There will 12-7; Jace Wilson (Calvert) Ernest (Arcadia) pin Tegan ployees and financial advi- to be considered for the next be several colleges on hand forfeit Isaac Tolento (Arcadia) bly using a 529 savings plan, publication. We reserve the Tyson*ELM (X1) 0:35; Jason which can provide you with sors are not estate planners to talk with those students Forfeit Wilson (Tol. Christian) pin and cannot provide tax or right to edit for length, content that want to further their ed- 120: 2x4 1st Jarrett Hor- tax advantages as you put and worthiness. Andrew Schafer (Columbus money away for your child’s legal advice. You should ucation. We want to also use nish (Wayne Trace) pin Keith Grove) 0:26 consult your estate-plan- email: [email protected] the opportunity to introduce Tuttle (Plymouth) 1:02; 3rd higher education. 220: 2x4 1st Dakota Sar- Divorce – It’s unfortu- ning attorney or qualified students to entrepreneur- Easton Thomas (Elmwood) gent (Columbus Grove) dec. tax advisor regarding your fax: 419-258-1313 ial thinking going forward. dec. Trever Wynkoop (Co- nate, but true: Divorce is still USPS: West Bend News Dylan Van Fleet (Plymouth) pretty common, and it’s nei- situation. Thoughts that may not pay lumbus Grove) 8-3; 5th Wyatt 3-2; 3rd Roger Hall (Fosto- PO Box 1008 immediate dividends but may Zeigler*ELM (X1) pin Kayden Antwerp, OH 45813 ria) pin Kaden Woolbright plant seeds for local business Hutchins (Fostoria) 2:31 (Wayne Trace) 0:39; 5th Blake LETTER TO THE EDITOR opportunities in the future. 126: 2x4 1st Zachary Jones (Van Buren) pin Evan These are just a few of the LaPlante (Tol. Christian) pin Goodman (Arcadia) 2:15 The 2020 Paulding Coun- items on the checklist for the Cannon Endicott (Elmwood) 285: 4x4 1st Jeff Meyer ty Economic Development 2020 calendar year. If there 2:45; 3rd Owen Karcher (Co- (Columbus Grove) pin Cory memberships were recently are any unanswered ques- ry-Rawson) Default Jake Noblit (No. Baltimore) 3:33; tions or inquiries about busi- Schmidt (Syl. Southview) mailed out. 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No one wanted to room The bank manager looks with Mick because he snored back at her and says, “It’s a so badly. knickknack, Patty Whack. OUR LEADERS They decided it wasn’t Give the frog a loan. His old fair to make one of them stay man’s a Rolling Stone.” By: Stan Jordan with him the whole time, so ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This big rubbish going on they voted to take turns. My first day as a crime in Washington is actually just The first guy slept with scene investigator an over grown kitchen scrap, Mick and comes to breakfast Detective: How did this where mom is accusing a son the next morning with his man drown? of eating a cookie from the hair a mess and his eyes all Me: He couldn’t breathe cookie dish and he knows he bloodshot. under water. was not supposed to. They said, “Man, what ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ He says he did not eat the happened to you?” He said, Randy staggered home cookie, but he has crumbs on “Mick snored so loudly, I just very late after another eve- his lap and around his mouth. sat up and watched him all ning with his drinking bud- The cookie is missing from night.” dies. He took off his shoes to the dish, but she cannot prove The next night was a avoid waking his wife, Kath- he took it. different guy’s turn. In the leen. He calls in all his neigh- morning, same thing. Hair He tiptoed as quietly as By: Stan Jordan lace and after a few years, they Ron Smith is a carpenter borhood friends and they all standing up, eyes all he could toward the stairs Ron Smith was in the West sold it to Joe and Hattie Yager. and he is remodeling some of stick up for him, although bloodshot. They said, “Man, leading to their upstairs Bend News the other day and I understand that Yager’s those places, so maybe down they don’t know if he is guilty what happened to you? You bedroom, but misjudged the he was telling me that he is owned that nice big house the road we will have some or not. look awful.” He said, “Man, bottom step. As he caught working for the H2O people just south of the bank and new businesses. Mom calls in all the moms that Mick shakes the roof himself by grabbing the ban- on those buildings between they sold it and bought the The above picture was in the area and they see the with his snoring. I watched ister, his body swung around the old Continental Restau- restaurant and lived upstairs taken in 1912. It is Tom Mill- cookie is gone from the dish him all night.” and he landed heavily on his rant and the old L. Smith and there. Later on, Dr. Lynch er and Frank Knight. Well, I and he has crumbs around The third night was Bill’s rump. A whiskey bottle in Son and he asked me what I had his office in that building knew Frank Knight, but not his mouth, but neither side turn. He was a tanned, older each back pocket broke and know about the history of for years. Mr. Miller. has any guaranteed proof...no biker, a man’s man. The next made the landing especially them. But now, getting back to In this picture, you can witnesses. morning he came to break- painful. I remember years ago, I 1930, a man named Harry see that these two buildings And the cookie dish is just fast bright-eyes and bushy- Managing not to yell, was talking with Alverdo Wolfe had a bakery in the were made at the same time, sitting there gathering dust. tailed. Randy sprung up, pulled Johnson and he told me that next building, I think it was but the cement sidewalk was See ya! “Good morning!” he said. down his pants and looked corner building was built for up until the 1940’s. Those something extra because the They couldn’t believe it. They in the hall mirror to see his mother in 1894. She ran it buildings had a stone front city didn’t get sidewalks till said, “Man, what happened?” that his butt cheeks were cut as a restaurant for years, but and sometime later, some of 1916 and the curbing of Main He said, “Well, we got and bleeding. He managed I know that in 1910 it was a those fronts were made of Street. ready for bed. I went and to quietly find a full box of grocery store. Now two of brick to match the L. Smith & You can see here by the tucked Mick into bed, patted Band-Aids and began put- those big windows were that Son building. Later, L. Smith post and signs, that Main him on the rump and kissed ting a Band-Aid as best he restaurant and then the next & Son sold cars, farm equip- Street was still mud and dirt. him good night on the lips. could on each place he saw window was another Yag- ment and household furnish- Frank Knight, the one on Mick sat up and watched me blood. er building. Ron tells me he ings, and Harry Smith oper- the right, later on, operated a all night.” He then hid the now al- thinks they were built at the ated a hardware business in bar across the street and then ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ most empty Band-Aid box same time. I understand that the building just to the north bailed hay and straw. He lived A frog goes into a bank and shuffled and stumbled one of our policemen owns of L. Smith & Son. well into the 1950’s. and approached the teller. his way to bed. that building. All of this took place in my One of the little signs on He can see from her name- In the morning, Randy That next building was a lifetime and I know I missed the post says SCRAP and I I live in a semi rural area. plate that her name is Patty woke up with searing pain restaurant, started about that some of the stores and what think that was chewing to- We recently had a new neigh- Whack. in both his head and butt time with people named Wal- transpired. bacco. bor call the local city council “Miss Whack, I’d like to and Kathleen staring at him office to request the remov- get a $30,000 loan to take a from across the room. al of the DEER CROSSING holiday.” She said, “You were hoots. stronger than water. We ing and a little singing. We sign on our road. The rea- Patty looks at the frog in drunk again last night, Apparently you can’t go didn’t play any cards, we just four gave the pastor a good son… “Too many deers are disbelief and asks his name. weren’t you?” alone, you have to be in Ca- sat and talked. sum and then we went back being hit by cars out here. The frog says his name is Randy said, “Why would hoots with someone. There was a couple of to the hotel. I don’t think this is a good Kermit Jagger, his dad is you say such a mean thing?” I’ve also never been in fights and a little shoot- Then we stayed around place for them to be crossing Mick Jagger and that it’s “Well,” Kathleen said, “it Cognito, either. I hear no ing, but we four just sat and town a couple of days and anymore.” okay, he knows the bank could be the open front door, one recognizes you there. watched. then headed back to Texas. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ manager. it could be the broken glass I have, however, been in We got one room at the We all four still work for the My daughter went to a Patty explains that he will at the bottom of the stairs, it Sane. They don’t have an air- only hotel in town, it was the same people. Mexican fast food and or- beed to secure the loan with could be the drops of blood port, you have to be driven only room left, two on the See ya! dered a taco. some collateral. trailing through the house, there. bed and two on the floor. We She asked the person be- The frog says, “Sure. I it could be your bloodshot I have made several trips. slept in late, Slim got up early THE BUCKEYES hind the counter for ‘mini- have this,” and produces eyes, but mostly, it’s all those ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ and went down and seen that mal lettuce.’ He said he was a tiny porcelain elephant, Band-Aids stuck on the hall Cop: Do you know why I our horses had water and hay. By: Stan Jordan sorry, but they only had ice- about an inch tall, bright mirror.” pulled you over? When he came back, he had The Bucks will play Clem- berg lettuce. pink and perfectly formed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Me: If you forgot, I’m not some good news. The little son on December 28th at 8:00 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Very confused, Patty ex- We were doing home reminding you. church was having a big din- p.m. Yes, it’s another night The pedestrian light on plains that she’ll have to con- renovations and, incredibly, ner at 12:30 and everyone was game. the corner beeps when it’s sult with the bank manager when we knocked down a ONE NICE THANKSGIVING invited, no charge, but dona- LSU will play Oklahoma safe to cross the street. I was and disappears into a back wall, we found a secret, fully tion for the roof repair fund. in the afternoon that day. The furnished room!!! And then By: Stan Jordan It was a fine dinner, lots of winner of these two games I remember back in 1871, good steer, antelope and buf- will play for the Champion- ANTWERP I remembered….we live in a CONSERVATION CLUB Antwerp duplex! I was in Saddle Sore, Mon- falo, potatoes, noodles, dress- ship on January 11th 2020. 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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH By: Joe Shouse, Sports Writer MIDDLE POINT - After a convincing win last Friday at home over Liberty Center the Wayne Trace Raiders were on the road Saturday. The Raiders made the short trip to Middle Point for a non conference battle with the Lincolnview Lancers. The Raiders ended a suc- cessful double-header week- end with a 20-point win 59-39. Wayne Trace enjoys Pictured here is Spanish student Emily Zamarripa. a mini three-game winning streak after dropping their On Dec 12th the Wayne first two contests. Trace Spanish III students For the Raiders, it was a traveled to Grover Hill and slow start with Lincolnview Payne Elementary Schools having their best quarter of to read Christmas books play with 13 points to lead written by them for Christ- the Raiders by two after the mas to various classrooms. initial eight minutes of play. After the students shared Antwerp Elementary School November Student of the month are: Back Row: Alivia Kiracofe However, the middle two their books, they sang (2B), Allison Miller (3B), Taylor Lockhart (4B), Garrett Robbins (3A), Payleigh Dickess (5A), periods had the red, white, Christmas carols for the Michael Rohrs (5C), Tyler Overman (5B). Front Row: Carson Hughes (2A), Parker Bermejo and blue turning it up of- elementary students and (2C), Luke Saylor (1B), Rilee Martin (1A), Charlotte Kauser (1C), Leni Johnson (KD), Zoey fensively as well as defen- taught them some Christ- Cottrell (KB), Greyson Smith (KA), Soren Conley (KC). Not Pictured: Tucker Doster (4A) sively. Wayne Trace scored mas words in Spanish. Mu- 33 points in quarter number chas gracias!!! DESK VIEW: BERLIN two and three and managed was the summer residence of inspired, we took the last eve- to hold the Lancers to 14 EDITION Prussian King Frederick II, ning to meet with the massive total points to take a com- also known as “Frederick the amount of exchange students compared with Hicksville’s manding 44-27 lead into the 2. This energy carried the Jacob Graham reads a Great.” He used this palace living in Berlin. This meant final frame. Christmas book to students. in summer to relax and host some reunions from home JV squad to a visiting victo- Wayne Trace placed two ry: 44-11. guests. It is complete with countries in our host country in double figures with se- beautiful gardens and ornate and many new friends from Score by the Quarter: ARCHERS, LANCERS SPLIT nior Nate Gerber picking Hicksville – 2 3 2 4 = 11 Rococo style interior design. all corners of the world. On up a double-double with This day finished off with a Sunday, we had to say our Bryan – 18 4 14 8 = 44 Lincolnview and Ant- 23 points and 11 rebounds In varsity play, the table werp hooked up in junior street food market featuring goodbyes to the significantly while team mate Jace Vin- food from all over the globe impactful Berlin. With a lit- was similar with the Gold- high girls basketball action ing, another senior, tallied including from the east Afri- tle less energy than the way enbears rushing the gate of at the home of the Archers 17 points including 3-3 be- can country Eritrea. there, we made our return to the 1st quarter with 18 to Monday night with the hind the three-point arc On Friday, our third day of Mannheim. Aces’ 7. In the 4th quarter Lancer seventh grade and along with three steals. the trip, we visited and toured the Lady Aces rallied more Archer eighth grade teams Reid Miller finished with the Memorial to the Mur- than doubling their score posting wins. APACHES NO MATCH FOR six points but was a part of dered Jews of Europe. The from the 1st quarter, but The visiting Lancers JH ARCHERS many Raider baskets with memorial is located in the this wasn’t enough to keep captured the seventh grade By: Katie Oberlin 10 assists. Cameron Sinn historical center of Berlin and a win at home. Bryan went contest with a 28-18 win Exchange students are a Antwerp took on the Fair- chipped in seven with Alex has had millions of visitors home with a varsity win: 55- over Antwerp. Jessica Thor- family, and getting to travel view Apaches on December Reinhart adding five points since its inauguration in 2005. 36. nell posted 13 points and and experience new parts of 9th in JH boys basketball. The and Trevor Speice with one The unique memorial con- Score by the Quarter: Caroline Rohrs added five life together is always mem- Archers dominated this game to round out the Raiders 59 sists of 2,711 cuboid concrete Hicksville – 7 7 5 17 = 36 for the blue and white. orable and fun. I had the op- play in the 8th grade game: points. pieces of different heights, Bryan – 18 11 11 15 = 55 Antwerp followed that portunity to travel with the 47-20 Lincolnview (2-1) was led leaving it very open for dif- Scorers of the Game: up with a 37-19 victory over other Rotary exchange stu- Leading Archer Scorers: by Creed Jesse with 12 and ferent interpretations. Fol- Hicksville – Crall 12, the Lancers in the eighth dents from several countries Landon Brewer 16, Reid Aaron Cavinder adding 10. lowing our visit there, some Eicher 6, Schroeder 5, Vil- grade matchup. Aewyn Mc- who are also staying here in Lichty 10, Ben Savina 8, Cam- Other scorers for the Lanc- of us went to the UNESCO lena 5, Monroe 3, Phillips 3, Michael topped the Lady Germany when we recently den Fuller 6 ers included Jake Bower- Pergamon Museum, which is Smith 2 Archers with 14 points fol- toured Berlin for five days. 8th grade Archers move to sock six, Clayton Leeth four, unique in that it houses the Bryan – Lamberson 13, lowed by Caydence Shull We got an early start on the 4-0. Landon Price three, Garrett ancient Greek Pergamon Al- Zimmerman 10, Miller 7, (eight), Emma Townley eight hour trip to the capital Richardson two and Collin tar and features many Middle Miley 7, Arnold 6, Sumner (five), Samantha Sheedy of our host country, starting PANTHERS NIP BEARCATS Overholt two. Eastern and Islamic art piec- 4, Taylor 2, Burdge 2, Long (four), Caroline Rohrs (four) in the city of Mannheim at FOR NWC WIN The Raiders shot 23-46 es. Given free time in the city 2, Alspaugh 2 and Jessica Thornell (two). 10:00 A.M. A bus filled with from the floor for 50 per- meant a stop at the Alexan- 27 exchange students on cent and hit 7-13 from the derplatz. This is a well-known SPENCERVILLE - Pauld- the way to somewhere new foul line while their oppo- and very large public square ing picked up a Northwest means, in every instance, nent connected on 16-52 EICHER’S WOODWORKING SHOP, LLC at Berlin’s center. In early De- Conference road victory on chaotic dancing, singing, Friday night as the Panthers for 31 percent. Lincolnview 22319 Ward Rd., Woodburn, IN 46797 • 260-632-1065 talking, and joke-making. cember, pre-Christmas time, the square was filled with a slipped past Spencerville 40- canned their only free throw Now Refacing Old Cabinetry. Eventually arriving in Ger- 38 in Allen County. attempt in the contest. many’s capital, we managed Christmas Market, much like Get that New Look you’ve been every village, town, and city The visiting Panthers held The Raiders won the dreaming of in your kitchen to organize ourselves into a slim 7-6 lead after eight rebound battle 32-30 and in Germany at this time of the Granite & Formica & rooms in groups of four with committed just 10 turnovers year. On our way back to the minutes of action before Solid Surface Countertops all of our luggage. After hav- Paulding pushed the margin while the Lancers turned ing our first real meal of the hotel, which was located di- And Much More rectly on Berlin’s main train to 17-13 at the midway point it over 16 times. The Raid- trip together with our district of the contest. ers collected 12 steals and 3600 Square Ft. Store & Display supervisors, we headed to station, we made a stop at Furniture Store Hours: Checkpoint Charlie. This fa- Paulding then added 11 dished out 19 assists with perhaps the most iconic Ger- third quarter points com- Lincolnview picking up six M-F 8-4:30; Sat 8-2:30; Closed Sun man landmark: the Branden- mous U.S. checkpoint was an important crossing point on pared to the Bearcats’ six as steals and six assists. burger Tor or, in English, the the maroon and white ex- The Junior Varsity con- Brandenburg Gate. This gate the wall during the Cold War. panded the advantage to 28- test went to the Raiders with NTWERP NSURANCE GENCY, INC. is used on the German Euro For the fourth day of the A I A trip, we had a guided tour 19 entering the final period. a hard fought overtime win 312 S. Main St. • Antwerp, Ohio 45813 coins and is truly a symbol of Hunter Kauser topped 51-47. Deutschland. The gate, being through the Deutscher Bund- estag. This is Germany’s fed- the maroon and white with The Raiders face another central in the city, remained ten points and Seth Dysing- double header week-end pri- a constant part of the Berlin eral parliament, similar to the United States House of er chipped in nine markers. or to Chrstmas with a Friday Tour from this night on. Blake McGarvey added eight home date with Miller City Berlin is Germany’s larg- Representatives. The impres- sive building includes a glass points and Caleb Manz buck- and a road game Saturday at est city by area and popula- eted four points as well for the Van Wert. Home • Auto • Business • Farm tion; therefore, there is plenty dome at the top with a wide spiraling staircase allowing Panthers. Life • Health • Retirement to see. To kick off our first full Other scorers for Pauld- LADY GOLDENBEARS TAKE day in Berlin, we had a guid- for visitors to see and point out landmarks in Berlin’s ing included Matt Schroeder OVER ACES COURT ed city tour on our bus show- (three), Evan Edwards (two), Crop Insurance ing us the river Spree, which skyline, which is much lower than most U.S. cities. With Deyton Price (two) and Pay- The Goldenbears of Bry- runs through the city, and ton Beckman (two). the famous Berlin Olympic the rest of the day, we visit- an charged into the home See us for all your ed the iconic, highly-sought Spencerville was paced court of the Lady Aces of Center, explaining the city’s by Jackson Goecke with 13 division between the east and East Side Gallery in Berlin. Hicksville for JV and Varsi- insurance needs Here, the longest remaining points and Josh Henline add- ty girls basketball on Thurs- west, and pointing out the ed nine markers. important parts of Berlin that segment of the Berlin Wall day, December 12th. Bryan stands with powerful murals Keegan Goecke (five), Eli was a force to be reckoned Quality Service are crucial to understanding Hosler (five), Dalton Prichard the city’s story and present and sends a real message to with on this cold December visitors. The East Side advo- (three), Peyton Brown (two) evening. state. We also had a guided and Tyler Koenig (one) also tour of the castle Sanssouci, cates for the importance of In JV action, Bryan led 419-258-5511 change, of human rights, of found the scoring column for the game with a whomping located in Berlin’s neighbor- the Bearcats. [email protected] ing city, Potsdam. This palace justice, through art. 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The Wayne Trace Junior High Invitational was held Saturday, December 7th as the season opener. With 18 teams traveling to compete, Wayne Trace was able to place 10th overall. A wide variety of competition was made available to the wrestlers coming right out of the gate. This year’s junior high team only has two returning wres- tlers on the roster. Outside of that, there are wrestlers coming up with club experi- ence, as well as some very’S first year wrestlers with the drive to learn. The opportunity YOU to develop and grown asLions a team Club and hopefully see oeven thank more the success as they seasonfor supportingcontin- ues is evident. ween Donut Sale. Woodlan’s Jacob Fueling in the 126 weight class pins his Wayne High School opponent at Graiden Trothour purchasesis one ofwe the single wrestling match on December 10th at Woodlan High School. More pictures at the returning ingwrestlers donations who to the westbendnews.net was able to secureood a Bankfirst andplace the finish for theervice day. Club His Christmas lead- The 2019 ACAC Duals Round Three: ership and Atechnique special thank will you took place on Friday, Decem- Bluffton 55, Woodlan 22 Round Six: be a drivingoodburn force forbusinesses this ber 13 and Saturday, Decem- Adams Central 66, Heri- Bluffton 49, South Adams year’s team filledting ourwith project,many ber 14. tage 18 24 first year wrestlers. Trothount 12/13/19: South Adams 40, South- Jay County 48, Southern not only dominatedo their thecustomers. mat, Round One: ern Wells 29 Wells 36 but he also helpedt could to preparenot have Adams Central 48, South- Jay County (Bye) Adams Central 53, Wood- wrestlers for theircess matchesthat it was ern Wells 31 lan 22 and supportedoodburn them inHardware their South Adams 51, Wood- Round Four: Heritage (Bye) Woodlan senior Addie Bayman scores her 1000th career wins and losses. Aater true & electricity lead- lan 30 Bluffton 69, Heritage 12 Round Seven: point as she turns around her opponent and shoots the ball er by example. TwoMalfaits seventh for the Jay County 60, Heritage Jay County 54, Woodlan Bluffton 60, Southern to the basket. More pictures at westbendnews.net graders were able to kingplace lot at for 22 27 Wells 24 the invitationalailer. also. Have Corbin a great Bluffton (Bye) South Adams 36, Adams Adams Central 44, Jay WOODBURN - The Lady Gabby Joyce bucketed 13. Ali- Kimmel placed second,e afterwill be Round Two: Central 32 County 33 Warriors of Woodlan im- cia McMahon (five), Abbey losing in the championshipxt spring. Bluffton 46, Adams Cen- Southern Wells (Bye) Woodlan 57, Heritage 24 proved to 8-2 overall and 2-0 Gentz (three) and Evah Smith match. Kimmel was defeat- tral 31 Round Five: South Adams (Bye) in the ACAC with a 58-47 win (three) also scored for the ed by a former teammate Southern Wells 54, Heri- Bluffton 52, Jay County 21 Final Team Standings: over visiting Bluffton Friday Lady Warriors. from Delta. After losing, tage 24 South Adams 54, Heritage 1 Bluffton 6-0; 2 South night in girls basketball ac- Krohn and Taya Kitzmill- they hugged and he was able South Adams 45, Jay 30 Adams 5-1; 3 Adams Cen- tion. er picked up three rebounds to show the team that wres- County 33 Woodlan 51, Southern tral 4-2; 4 Jay County 3-3; 5 Woodlan led 15-8 after and two assists each while tlers need to not only win as a Woodlan (Bye) Wells 36 Woodlan 2-4; 6 Southern one quarter and never looked Gentz, Joyce and Smith all champion, but must also lose 12/14: Adams Central (Bye) Wells 1-5; 7 Heritage 0-6 back from there, leading at had two rebounds. as a champion. Kamryn Sut- every stop in the contest. The Smith recorded two steals ton placed third after battling Lady Warriors pushed the and McMahon dished out back from a tough loss early dominated the mat all the way ARCHERS DOMINATE BIG nine rebounds for the Ar- margin to 25-15 at the mid- three assists for Woodlan. in the day. However, his de- through the finals. He then GREEN chers and Jayvin Landers way point and took a 44-24 Bluffton was paced by Zoe termination in finishing the proudly accepted the champi- dished out five assists. Luke advantage into the final pe- Barger, who recorded a dou- day on the podium showed onship medal at the top of the OTTOVILLE - Antwerp Krouse and Jagger Lands riod. ble-double with 23 points and what great character and podium. Throughout the day, dominated the boards and both picked up four assists as Senior guard Addison 14 rebounds. hard work can accomplish he assisted in preparing and dominated the game as the well. Bayman also had an historic Emme Boots chipped in 18 when you stay the course and supporting his teammates on Archers rolled past host Ot- Other scorers for the Ar- night for the Warriors, scor- markers for the Tigers, who do not give up. This will be and off the mat. Another asset toville 66-40 Tuesday night chers were Austin Lichty ing her 1,000th point in the also got three points each a great lesson for the entire to the team is Connor Blan- in non-league boys basketball (eight), Blake Schuette (six), contest in leading the team from Ashtyn Morris and Ol- team as well. kenship. Connor steamrolled action. Luke Krouse (four), Dylan with 20 points on the evening. ivia King. There were significant through the day and secured The Archers jumped out Hines (two) and Owen Bayman added five rebounds, Morris, Sam Meyer and learning lessons on the first a place in the championship to a 16-7 advantage after eight Sheedy (one). five steals and three assists in King all had three rebounds meet of the season, as well round as well. Blankenship minutes of action before An- Joseph Miller led the way the Warrior victory as well. for Bluffton while Boots also as many learning opportu- was up against a very tough twerp expanded the lead to for Ottoville with 13 points Dakotah Krohn chipped picked up three assists and a nities going forward. With competitor in the finals and 30-16 at the intermission. while Kyle Manns added nine in 14 points for Woodlan and pair of steals. wrestlers being students of unfortunately lost, finishing Antwerp scored 24 more markers and William Miller in second place. He took his chipped in eight. YOUR HOMETOWN RADIO STATIONS the sport, those like Maddox third quarter points while Treece and Brok Grimes who loss like a true champion as limiting Ottoville to ten as Caden Edelbrock (four), were only one match away his team looked on. 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Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 11 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 17, 2019 NSCC HOSTS FALL HONORS CEREMONY, RECOGNIZES PANTHERS WIN THREE OF CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS DONATIONS FIVE AT TINORA STUDENT EXCELLENCE DEFIANCE - The Pauld- ing Wrestling team took part in the Bockhouse Duals at Tinora on Saturday with the Panthers winning three of five matches as a team. Paulding posted victories over Edgerton (48-34), Bryan (42-21) and Sandusky Per- kins (42-33) while dropping matches to Napoleon (66-12) and Lakota East (79-0). The Panthers defeated the Bulldogs with several Pauld- ing wrestlers winning via pins. Charity Schnepp recorded a victory at 106, posting a pin Shown here are (l-r) Kellen Manz, Gerald Hartzell, Mr. at 1:19, with Sheridan Matty Jimenez (organizer of the event), Adam Punches, Matthew winning at 113 via a pin in Geiger, and Kristopher Schuchart with the toys donated by 2:47. Jordan Mudel was victo- students and staff members. rious at 132 with a pin in 56 seconds and Dawson Lamb Paulding Exempted Vil- dents and staff of Paulding pinned his Bulldogs oppo- lage Schools recently par- Exempted Village schools Pictured here are the NSCC Award of Merit recipients nent in 59 seconds at 138. ticipated in collecting toys raised $881.40 for this wor- Also winning in the Edg- and monetary donations for thy cause. Archbold, Ohio – North- were inducted into the PTK mission is to provide oppor- erton match were Cole Mabis Christmas for Kids. The stu- west State Community Col- International Honor Soci- tunities for individual growth at 170 (pin, 45 seconds) and lege recently honored stu- ety. To be eligible for induc- and development through Braeden Pease (heavyweight, GROVER HILL NOVEMBER STUDENTS dents achieving academic tion, students must have a honors, leadership and ser- pin, 1:12). excellence during its Fall minimum 3.5 grade point vice programming. Phi The- The Panthers’ Brody Fish- OF THE MONTH Honors Ceremony, held on average after completing at ta Kappa is the largest honor er was a victor by forfeit at December 6th. Phi Theta least eighteen credit hours society in American higher 145 with teammate Jeremiah Kappa, Alpha Delta Nu and of college coursework. PTK education with more than 1.3 Smith winning by forfeit at Award of Merit students were inductees included Rebecca million members. 170. recognized during the one- Abell, Amanda Crompton, ALPHA DELTA NU IN- Winners for the maroon hour ceremony, held in the Christopher Ferguson, Mat- DUCTEES and white against the Gold- Voinovich Auditorium on the thew McKown, Lucia Myers, The next group honored at en Bears included Schnepp College’s Archbold campus. Steven Sabins, Eric Shininger, the ceremony were the thir- (forfeit at 106), Matty (forfeit PHI THETA KAPPA IN- Elliot Wannemacher, Jillian teen new inductees into the at 113), Mudel (132, pin, :44), DUCTEES Clapp, Deon Daughtery, Jen- Alpha Delta Chapter of the Lamb (138, pin, :12), Fisher Following a welcome by na Keesecker, Jennifer Menz, Alpha Delta Nu (ADN) Nurs- (145, pin, 4:42), Timmy Epple NSCC Executive Vice Pres- Nathaniel Rodriguez, Jacque- ing Honor Society. In order to (152, 8-5) and Cayden Breier ident Todd Hernandez, the line Sager and Cora Vanslyke. qualify, students must main- (182, forfeit). Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) in- Phi Theta Kappa was estab- tain a minimum 3.0 grade Paulding won seven duction was emceed by Amy lished in 1918 to encourage point average, with at least a weight classes against San- Grover Hill November student of month are (front, l-r) Aus- Drees, NSCC Arts & Scienc- academic achievement for B in all nursing classes. ADN dusky Perkins, all of which tin Stoller, Hudson Crosser, Kendyl Hurd, Kyndra Grimes, es faculty. Fifteen students two-year college students. Its inductees included Melissa were via pins or forfeits. Katelynn Hurd, Abrie Hurd, Kolson Stoller and Aleyah Bowling, Maelynn Growden, Mudel (132, pin, 1:29), Stoller; (back, l-r) Easton Jay, Bella Lowe, Noah Schlatter, Katalina Kelley, Alicia Luke, Lamb (138, pin, 3:29), Fisher Cheyenne Brimmer, Torree Sinn, Riley Manz, Alex Doster READER PICK-UP LOCATIONS Hanah Meter, Haley Pierce, (145, pin, :46), Epple (152, pin, and Abigail Tarlton. Kimberly Clingaman, Kim- OHIO LOCATIONS ware, Gorrell Bros., Albert :26), Jeremiah Smith (160, PHS DECEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Antwerp: Country Time Mar- Automotive, Paulding Court- berly Holmes, Brittany Lude- pin, :58), Mabis (195, pin, :41) ket, Antwerp Branch Library, house, Paulding Co. Bookmo- mann, Shaylee Manahan, and Pease (heavyweight, for- Antwerp Pharmacy, H20, An- bile, Susie’s Bakery, Paulding Kelsea McNeil, Ashley Patton feit) claimed wins for the ma- twerp Exchange Bank, Home- VFW Post 587, Paulding Co. and Morgan Rice. roon and white. town Pantry, Pop-N-Brew, OSU Extension Office, Pauld- AWARD OF MERIT RE- ing County Historical Society, Against the Wildcats, Genesis House, Pit-Stop, Sub- CIPIENTS Paulding won only two way, Manor House Assisted Paulding Co. Sheriff’s Office, The College also recog- Living Past Time Cafe, Board of weight classes in falling to Elections, Gardens of Pauld- nized eleven Award of Merit Napoleon. Bryan: Chief, Town & Coun- ing, Paulding County Hospital recipients. For over 25 years, try, McDonald’s, Bryan Senior Mudel won his match at Payne: Blueberry Pancake Northwest State has recog- 132 with a pin in 1:25 while Center, Walmart, Bryan Hos- nized graduates within the pital House, Vancrest of Payne, Lamb was victorious by for- Dollar General, Lichty’s Bar- degree programs for their ac- feit at 138. Cecil: Maramart, Vagabond ber Shop, Antwerp Exchange ademic achievements. Award Charloe: Charloe Store Bank, Maramart, Payne of Merit recipients are chosen Continental: Okuley’s Phar- Branch Library, Puckerbrush by faculty from the respective macy, Dollar General, ACE Pizza Let West Bend News an- divisions based on leadership nounce your engagement, Hardware Paulding High School announce their December House Stu- Sherwood: Sherwood Post Of- involvement, special talents wedding or anniversary. It’s Defiance: Newman’s Carry fice, Village Food Emporium, dents of the Month. 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Any submis- If your business or organization would like to circulation ceases sions may be edited or rejected bring in potential clients, contact us about being a Read it online for FREE at westbendnews.net by the editor. customer pick-up location for the WBN. for your zip code. PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 17, 2019 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] SYNERGY LEARNING CENTER NOVEMBER STUDENTS Payne, OH; Obstructing; Warrant and warrant block Payne, OH; Criminal dam- ing; Guilty; Defendant took OF THE MONTH Guilty; Defendant to pay all recalled; 87 jail days reserved; age; Case dismissed per state course fines and costs; Maintain Count A merged with C without prejudice; Costs James M. Cooper, Oak- general good behavior; 3 days Leonard J. Feeney III, waived wood, OH; Failure to re- jail; 40 hours of communi- Melrose, OH; Criminal tres- Zachary N. Litzenberg, instate; Guilty; Pay or col- ty service; Write a letter of passing; Guilty; Defendant to Payne, OH; Criminal tres- lections 12/18/20; Proof of apology to Deputy Cunning- pay all fines and costs; Shall passing; Case dismissed per insurance not provided ham; Pay for stay at Paulding have no contact with victim state without prejudice; Costs James M. Cooper, Oak- County jail or property; Shall maintain waived wood, OH; Display plates; Joseph L. Schilt, Oak- general good behavior Jacob Allen Williams, Guilty; Pay or collections wood, OH; Disorderly con- Angela M. Tipton, Indi- Payne, OH; Disorderly con- 12/18/20 duct with persistence; Guilty; anapolis, IN; Failure to yield duct with persistence; Pled no Corey J. Calhoun, Saint Defendant to pay all fines and for emergency vehicle; Guilty; contest, found guilty; Defen- Louis, MO; OVI/under influ- costs; Maintain general good Case was waived by defendant dant to pay all fines and costs; ence; Pled no contest, found behavior; Shall repay court Nathan Garrett Krohn, Placed on standard probation; guilty; Defendant may at- appointed counsel fees; No Grosse Ile, MI; OVI/breath Shall have no contact with tend DIP in lieu of 3 days jail; unlawful contact with victim high; Pled no contest, found victim; No unlawful contact Proof of financial responsibil- Anthony Iorillo, Elyria, guilty; Proof of insurance with Ms. Reedy; Attend par- ity provided; Fines and costs Synergy Learning Center is proud to announce the Students OH; OVI/under influence; provided; ALS vacated; Fines enting classes; Mental health to be taken from bond; Fire- of the Month for November. They are Kirslynn Camposa- Guilty; Defendant may attend and costs to be taken out evaluation; Maintain good arm to be forfeited to Ohio no (Paulding), Brianna Waldron (Van Wert), Coyote Sharp DIP program in lieu of 3 days of bond; Pay or collections behavior State Highway Patrol, Taurus (Lincolnview), Caleb Chandler (Paulding), Jose Sanchez jail, compliance by 2/28/20; 12/18/20; 84 jail days reserved Jacob Allen Williams, G2C serial # TL055487; 27 jail (Van Wert). Proof of insurance provided; James Cash, Delphos, OH; Payne, OH; Disorderly con- days reserved Pay or collect all fines and OVI/under influence; Guilty; duct with persistence; Pled no Cole S. Blanton, Waynes- costs 12/20/19; 87 jail days May attend DIP in lieu of contest, found guilty; Defen- field, OH; No operator’s PAULDING LIONS CLUB MEET & reserved jail; Proof of insurance pro- dant to pay all fines and costs; license; Guilty; Case was Anthony Iorilla, Elyria, vided; ALS vacated; Pay fines Placed on standard probation; waived by defendant GREET SANTA OH; Failure to yield for emer- and costs today; 87 jail days Same conditions as Count A Taylor C. Eredith, Fort gency vehicle; Dismissed at reserved; Driving privilege Jason A. Jeffries, Grover Wayne, IN; Seat belt/drive; the state’s request granted, must carry letter or Hill, OH; Make false alarm; Guilty; Case was waived by Kenneth D. Potter, Clo- work schedule from employer Guilty; Defendant to pay all defendant verdale, OH; Driving under for driving purposes costs; Maintain general good Lisa M. Heap, St. Louis, suspension – failure to rein- James Cash, Delphos, OH; behavior; Placed on standard MO; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; state; Pled no contest, found Marked lanes; Guilty; Pay probation, fees waived; Eval- Case was waived by defen- guilty; Pay or collection by fines and costs today uation at Westwood; Risk dant 12/18/20; Pay $20 monthly James Cash, Delphos, OH; assessment; Some apt. by tele- Ricky L. Porter Jr., Grover beginning 1/31/20; Warrant Seat belt/drive; Guilty; Pay phone; Remain medication Hill, OH; Registration viola- and warrant block recalled fines and cost today compliant tion; Guilty; Case was waived Kenneth D. Potter, Clo- Garrett J. Brown, Will- Jason A. Jeffries, Grover by defendant verdale, OH; Failure to con- shire, OH; Driving under Hill, OH; Resisting arrest; Matthew R. Foldvary, trol; Pled no contest, found suspension/operator license Case dismissed per state Defiance, OH; Driving under guilty; Pay or collections forfeited; Case dismissed Robert L. Bowsher, An- suspension; Case dismissed at 12/18/20 with monthly pay- with costs; Pay or collection twerp, OH; Driving under state’s request ments of $20 beginning 12/20/19 fra suspension; Count A dis- Jeremiah L. Orozco, An- 1/31/20 Randy N. Roberts, Car- missed at state’s request twerp, OH; Seat belt/drive; Joanne E. Mobley, Pauld- leton, MI; Seat belt/drive; Robert L. Bowsher, Ant- Guilty; Case was waived by ing, OH; OVI/under influ- Guilty; Case was waived by werp, OH; Distracted driv- defendant ence; Count A dismissed at defendant state’s request Maya M. O’Dell, Green- Joanne E. Mobley, Pauld- eville, TN; Seat belt/drive; NOTICE OF found at PUBLICATION the North- The Paulding Lions Club Kids from age 1 to 92, had ing, OH; Reckless operation; Guilty; Case was waived by west cor- Guilty; ALS vacated; Pay fines defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON ner of the had Santa Claus come to the a good time. A big shout out PLEAS OF PAULDING COUNTY, Southwest Paulding Eagles by the way of goes to the local businesses; and costs today; Complete 40 Kyle W. Crase, Toledo, OHIO Q u a r t e r the Paulding Fire Truck. San- Paulding Eagles and their hours community service; OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; LOU ANN WANNEMACHER, (1/4) of Defendant may donate $342 Case was waived by defen- PAULDING COUNTY Section 23; thence South 89°53’50” ta got to sit down with over Ladies Auxiliary, the local East (assumed bearing for the pur- 100 children and hear what Dairy Queen, Past Time Cafe, to Caring and Sharing Food dant TREASURER pose of this description), on the they wanted for Christmas The Pancake House and Dr. Pantry with ten jail days re- Bryson N. Relyea, De- Plaintiff, North line of the Southwest Quarter served fiance, OH; Seat belt/drive; vs. (1/4) of Section 23, Six hundred six- and that last chance to make Larry Tope Vision care, for ty-two and eighty-eight hundredths a plea for being a good girl or their donations. Joanne E. Mobley, Pauld- Guilty; Case was waived by EDWARD P. RINGLER, ET.AL. DEFENDANTS, (662.88) feet to an iron pin found at ing, OH; No tail lights; Count defendant the Northeast corner of the West boy. Case No. CI-19-189 Half (1/2) of the West Half (1/2) of the C dismissed at state’s request Tracy L. Hahn, Defiance, Judge Tiffany Righter-Beckman Courtney L. Foy, Pauld- OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section PAULDING COUNTY COURT with persistence; Pled no TO: Unknown heirs, Administra- 23; thence South 0°02’30” West, on ing, OH; Reckless opera- Case was waived by defen- tors, Executors or Assigns of Mari- the East line of the West Half (1/2) of RECORDS contest, found guilty; Defen- tion; Pled no contest, found dant Beth Ringler the West Half (1/2) of the Southwest dant to pay all fines and costs; guilty; ALS vacated; Pay or Richard F. Arens III, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UN- Quarter (1/4) of Section 23, One thou- Maintain general good be- KNOWN sand two hundred ninety-seven and Criminal/Traffic Disposi- collection 10/30/20; Shall pay Bryan, OH; Seat belt/drive; Please take notice that an amend- forty-seven hundredths (1297.47) tion havior; Shall have no contact $50 per month commencing Guilty; Case was waived by ed complaint has been filed in the feet to an iron pin and cap set; Donald A. Dougal, Pauld- with victims 1/31/20; 40 hours community defendant above-captioned action against Edward thence South 69°09’33” West, Two Joshua C. Harshman, P. Ringler, et.al. seeking a foreclosure of hundred ninety-six and seventy-one ing, OH; Disorderly conduct service; 30 jail days reserved Douglas J. Suda, Suc- tax liens and a public sale of real prop- hundredths (296.71) feet to an iron Courtney L. Foy, Pauld- cess, MO; Improper backing; erty owned by Edward P. Ringer and pin found; thence North 89°56’40” ing, OH; Failure to control; Guilty; Case was waived by Mari-Beth Ringer, to pay delinquent real West, Three hundred fifty-six and SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE estate taxes owed by them. zero hundredths (356.00) feet to an General Code, Section 11681 Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Pled no contest, found guilty; defendant The real property in question is situ- iron pin found; thence continuing THE STATE OF OHIO, Pay or collection 10/30/20; Kaleb R. Becker, Kali- ated in the Township of Crane, and the North 89°56’40” West, Thirty and zero Shall pay $50 per month com- da, OH; Failure to control; State of Ohio and more fully described hundredths (30.00) feet to an iron pin PAULDING COUNTY: as follows: found on the West line of the South- HSBC BANK USA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, mencing 1/31/20 Guilty; Pay all fines and costs Situated in the Township of Crane, west Quarter (1/4) of Section 23; vs. Courtney L. Foy, Pauld- today County of Paulding, and State of thence North 0°03’20” East, on the ing, OH; Seat belt/drive; Pled Robert F. Onder Jr., Lake Ohio, and bounded and described West line of the Southwest Quarter GEORGE WINNIE, ET AL., Defendants, as follows: The West Half (1/2) of (1/4) of Section 23, One thousand four Case No. CI 19 135 no contest, found guilty; Pay Saint Louis, MO; Failure to the West Half (1/2) of the Southwest hundred three and eighty-five hun- Quarter (1/4) of Section Twenty-three dredths (1403.85) feet to the point of Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public or collection 10/30/20; Shall yield for emergency vehicle; pay $50 per month commenc- Guilty; Case was waived by (23), T3N, R2E. Paulding County, beginning. Containing 21.028 acres auction, at the East door of the Courthouse in the Village of Paulding, in the above Ohio, LESS AND EXCEPT THERE- of land more or less. Subject to all named County, on Thursday, the 16th day of January, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., the real ing 1/31/20 defendant FROM the following parcel: legal highways, easements, zoning estate located at: Steven M. Wright, Fort Randall L. Richards Jr., Commencing at a T-rail found at regulations or restrictions of record. 15373 US 127, Cecil Wayne, IN; Seat belt/drive; Paulding, OH; Seat belt/drive; the Southwest corner of said Sec- This description is based on a field tion 23; thence North 0°03’20” East survey by Douglas W. Eis, Registered Parcel Numbers: 13-24A-019-00; 13-24A-020-00; and, 13-24A-021-00 Guilty; Case was waived by Guilty; Case was waived by (assumed bearing for the purposes Surveyor No. 7758, a copy of which A full legal description of this property is on record at the Paulding County Engi- defendant defendant of this description) on the West line is found in Volume 549, Page 470, neer’s Office located in the basement of the Courthouse. Daniel D. Kellermyer, Zachary S. Horg, Conti- of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of said Paulding County Official records. section, Nine hundred twenty-six Containing, after said exceptions, Said premises appraised at One Hundred Eighty Thousand and No/100 Defiance, OH; Seat belt/drive; nental, OH; Seat belt/drive; and zero hundredths (926.00) feet 16.223 acres, more or less. ($180,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on Guilty; Case was waived by Guilty; Case was waived by to an iron pin set and the POINT OF Parcel No. 13-23S-004-00 the first sale date. defendant defendant BEGINNING; thence North Property Address: 11041 Road 180, In the event this property does not sell on the above date, a second sale will be Jeffery L. Erickson, Adreana L. Mullins, 0°03’20” East on the said West line Paulding, Ohio 45879 held on the 30th day of January, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. On this date, there will be no of Southwest Quarter (1/4) of Section You are required to answer in the minimum bid. Horseshoe Beach, FL; Seat Paulding, OH; Criminal tres- 23, Three hundred thirty-five and zero above-captioned cause twenty-eight belt/drive; Guilty; Case was passing; Case dismissed per hundredths (335.00) feet to an iron (28) days after the last publication here- The purchaser will be responsible for any costs, allowances, and taxes which the pin set; thence South 89°56’40” East, of, or a default judgment seeking sale proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. waived by defendant state with prejudice; Costs Three hundred eighty-six and zero of the real estate will be sought. Your The appraisal of this property was completed without an interior inspection. Neither Ulises Hernandez, Fort waived hundredths (386.00) feet to an iron answer should be filed with the Clerk of the Sheriff’s Office nor the appraisers are responsible for the condition of the property Wayne, IN; OVI/under influ- Corey J. Calhoun, St. pin set; thence South 0°03’20” West, Courts, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., at the time the purchaser takes possession. ence; Count A is merged with Louis, MO; Possession; Pled Two hundred eighty-five and fifty-five Paulding, Ohio 45879. Purchasers are advised they have no legal right to access this property until the hundredths (285.55) feet to an iron Count C no contest, found guilty; De- pin set; thence South 82°45’20” Sheriff’s Deed has been filed with the Paulding County Recorder’s Office. Ulises Hernandez, Fort fendant to pay all fines and West, Three hundred eighty-nine and TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on day of the sale with the balance to be paid fifteen hundredths (389.15) feet to the before the deed is issued. Wayne, IN; Failure to control; costs; Maintain general good point of beginning. Containing 2.749 The successful bidder will have 30 days from the sale date to obtain an examination Count B dismissed at state’s behavior acres or land, more or less, but sub- of title at their expense, if so desired. Should such examination disclose the title to be request Mark A. Litzenberg, ject to all legal road rights-of-way, unmarketable by any defect in the court proceedings or the existence of any outstand- all zoning ordinances, and all ease- Ulises Hernandez, Fort Payne, OH; Criminal dam- ments either apparent or of record. ing interest rendering the title unmarketable, the successful bidder has 30 days to Wayne, IN; OVI/breath low; age; Case dismissed per state ALSO, LESS AND EXCEPT the fol- file a written motion requesting the sale shall be set aside. If the court finds the title Pled no contest, found guilty; without prejudice; Costs lowing: unmarketable, the court will refuse to confirm the sale or fix a reasonable time, not to May attend DIP in lieu of jail, waived Being a part of the West Half (1/2) exceed 90 days, within which the defect of title may be corrected. of the West Half (1/2) of the Southwest Taxes shall be prorated to the date of the sale and paid from the sale proceeds. complete by 3/27/20; Proof Mark A. Litzenberg, Quarter (1/4) of Section 23, Town 3 Sheriff Jason K. Landers of financial responsibility Payne, OH; Criminal tres- North, Range 2 East, Crane Town- Paulding County, Ohio provided; Pay or collection passing; Case dismissed with- ship, Paulding County, Ohio, and www.pauldingohsheriff.com which is more particularly described 7/31/20; Shall pay $79 per out prejudice; Costs waived as follows: Beginning at an iron pin James L. Sadssano, Attorney for Plaintiff month commencing 1/31/20; Zachary N. Litzenberg, Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 13 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 17, 2019 Lucas R. Stevens, Oak- Morenzn L. Murdock, 22 Creek Twp S-4 Easement Ref at the North Garden Apart- wood, OH; Seat belt/drive; (3/22/97), Defiance, OH; Pos- V 588 P 1478 ments. The case was inves- The West Bend News Guilty; Case was waived by session of drugs, F5 12/12/19 Gonzales Kris- tigated and determined that defendant Kylee K. Turski, 35 ta K Et Al to Born Jennifer S two residents were arguing Sudoku Puzzle Michelle J. Neubert-El- (6/28/84), Payne, OH; Posses- Born Charles T; 12919 Sr 114 and yelling but no physical liott, Ann Arbor, MI; Failure sion of Methamphetamine, Haviland Oh 45851; 0.5165 altercation occurred. to yield for emergency vehi- F5 acres; Lot 5-150X150-Pratt On November 27, an as- 3 29 cle; Guilty; Case was waived Nathan K. Edgell, 37 Pcls Blue Creek Twp S-24 sault was reported on Main by defendant (7/12/82), Paulding, OH; BROWN TWP St. The case was investigated Possession of Methamphet- 12/9/19 Grindstaff David and a warrant was issued for 4 5 PAULDING COUNTY GRAND amine, F5; Possession of C Etal to Borger Christopher the arrest of the assailant. JURY Methamphetamine, F3 E Phillips Ronnie Etal; 7592 Sr On November 27, a vehicle 6 18 4 Christina S. Dunderman, 66 Oakwood Oh 45873; 4.089 was stopped for driving er- Paulding County Pros- 34 (4/20/85), Antwerp, OH; acres; Tsptse1/4Ne1/4Eofsr66 ratically. The driver was cited 8 2 ecuting Attorney Joseph R. Non support of dependents, Brown Twp S-34 for improper backing, and for Burkard announced that F5 CARRYALL TWP OVI. the Paulding County Grand Jeremy E. Shaffer, 39 12/9/19 Martin Jane K to On December 2nd, three 293 Jury indicted 18 persons on (8/12/80), Oakwood, OH; Fe- Miller Jeremy A Miller Crys- officers assisted the Hicksville Wednesday, December 11, lonious assault, F2 tal D; 2442 Rd 204 Antwerp Police Department in execut- 4 9 2019 Owen S. Denny, 20 Oh 45813; 0.92 acres; Pt E1/2 ing a search warrant referring Johnathan R. Wells, 23 (4/28/99), Grover Hill, OH; Ne1/4 Nw1/4 -200X200ft- to a break in that occurred in (2/1/96), Van Wert, OH; Unlawful sexual conduct Carryall Twp Sec 20 Antwerp. 8 Breaking and entering, F5; with a minor, F4 12/10/19 Village Of Ant- On December 2nd, it was Theft, F4; Receiving stolen Cody L. Eblin, 20 (7/13/99), werp The to Yenser Timothy reported that a resident had 1 92 7 property, F5 Antwerp, OH; Theft, F5 Yenser Cynthia; 106 1/2 Ar- their credit card stolen and Melvin H. Crawford III, James R. Prescott, 24 cher Dr; 0.34 acres; Lot 17 Pt then used. The case was in- 31 (7/13/88), Payne, OH; Tam- (11/22/95), Paulding, OH; Block B Antwerp Vill vestigated and found the card 53 4 pering with evidence (two Breaking and entering, F5; 12/11/19 Harrman Robert had been stolen and used at 3 Answers to “Sudoku puzzle on Page 15” counts), F3 Theft, F4; Receiving stolen to McDougall Properties Llc; different locations in Napo- Venessa F. Rogers, 39 property, F5 112 W Buffalo St; 0.2 acres; leon, OH. The investigation Angela R. Eblin, 44 Lot 123 O.p. Antwerp Vill revealed an individual had (5/22/80), Bryan, OH; Posses- CHAD371524968 RECKER IS THE LIMA a trooper and was assigned (5/1/75), Possession of Meth- 12/11/19 Harrman Robert stolen the card and the case sion of Methamphetamine, to the Lima Post. Originally amphetamine,F5 to McDougall Properties Llc; was forwarded to the Pauld- POST TROOPER OF THE F5 842796135from Fort Jennings, Trooper Sydni A. Peel, 18 (4/17/01), W Buffalo St; 0.0847 acres; ing County Prosecutor. YEAR Arie M. Barajas, 33 Recker is a 2013 graduate of Bryan, OH; Breaking and en- Lot 124 W 30Ft O.p. Antwerp On December 3rd, An- (9/7/86), Paulding, OH; Traf- 569318742Fort Jennings High School. tering, F5; Theft, F4; Receiv- Vill twerp Police assisted the ficking in Methamphetamine Other Highway Patrol awards ing stolen property, F5 JACKSON TWP Paulding County Sheriff’s 7 9 8 6 5 1 4 2 3 (two counts), F3 received in the past include: 12/10/19 Dangler Kevin L office and the State Patrol in Steven D. Johnson, 50 ACE award for excellence REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Dangler Sue A to Pennington stopping a vehicle that had 215943876 (8/20/69), Paulding, OH; in auto larceny enforcement Joshua M Porter Pennington been involved in a possible Having weapons while under in in 2017 and 2018, Crimi- Jessica M; 12324 Buckeye Dr; hit and skip. As a result of the 436872519 disability, F3; Possession of BLUE CREEK TWP nal Patrol award in 2017 and 0.367 acres; Lot 2 Flat Rock traffic stop, meth and drug Methamphetamine, F5 12/9/19 Klopfenstein Jer- 2018, Safe Driving award, and Development Paulding Vil- paraphernalia were located in 9 5 4 2 3 7 6 8 1 Adam A. Wright, 22 ry L & Klopfenstein Cher- a certificate of recognition for lage the vehicle. (10/29/97), Paulding, OH; ry L to Klopfenstein Acres saving the life of an infant in LATTY TWP On December 4th, Ant- 183469257 Possession of Methamphet- Llc; 9298 Rd 82 Paulding 2019. 12/12/19 McClure Roger werp School resource officer amine, F5 Oh 45879; 1.028 acres; Pt Trooper Recker and his D McClure Rosalie A to Mc- requested police assistance 627185394 Samantha C. Fenter, N1/2Ne1/4Nw1/4 Blue Creek wife, Andrea, reside in Fort Clure Roger D McClure Ro- in locating students who did 30 (5/2/89), Paulding, OH; Twp S-4 Jennings. Possession of Methamphet- 12/9/19 Klopfenstein Jerry salie A; Rd 48; 40.335 acres; not show up at school. The amine, F5 L & Klopfenstein Cherry L to Ne1/4Nw1/4 S-24 Latty Twp officers went the students’ Lauro C. Sanchez Jr., 49 Klopfenstein Acres Llc; Rd 82; 12/12/19 McClure Roger address and no one answered Ohio State Highway Patrol As sure as it’s going (10/11/70), Paulding, OH; As- 60.27 acres; Pte1/2Nw1/4N- D McClure Rosalie A to Mc- the door. Trooper Chad A. Recker has sault, F4 w1/4&Ptw1/2 E1/2Nw1/4 Blue clure Roger D Mcclure Ro- On December 4th, a com- been selected 2019 Trooper of to rain, the salie A; Rd 24; 19.242 acres; plaint was made in reference the Year at the Lima Post. classifieds sell. E1/2 Se1/4 Se1/4 S-25 Latty to a resident on Canal St. of The selection of Trooper NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Twp the neighbor’s dog defecat- Recker, 24, is in recognition IN THE COMMON PLEAS unable to 12/12/19 McClure Roger D ing in their yard. The officers of outstanding service during COURT OF PAULDING COUN- retain legal McClure Rosalie A to Mcclure went to the neighbor and ask 2019 at the Lima Post. Fellow TY, OHIO - Juvenile Division - counsel due Roger D Mcclure Rosalie A; them to keep their dog’s feces officers stationed at Lima Post Case No. 20193015 to indigency, Sr; 13.5 acres; Ptse1/4Ne1/4 out of their neighbor’s yard. chose Trooper Recker based THE MATTER OF: you have the S-26 Latty T On December 4th, while on leadership abilities, pro- BRAYLON HOGANS right to have PAULDING TWP on a patrol, an officer noticed fessional ethics, courteous ALLEGED DEPENDENT legal counsel appointed to you. 12/9/19 Klopfenstein Jer- around 7 pm, that two vehi- treatment of others, enthusi- CHILD If you are indigent and would like ry L & Klopfenstein Cherry cles were at the park. The of- astic work attitude, and co- TO: Jarrett Sewell to have legal counsel appointed, L to Klopfenstein Acres LLC; ficer explained that after dusk operation with supervisors, BID NOTICE LAST KNOWN ADDRESS UN- please contact Kayla Deitrick, Rd 87; 28.787 acres; Pt Ne1/4 vehicles could not be in the peers, and the public. KNOWN Deputy Clerk, at 419-399-8255. Ne1/4 S-33Paulding Twp park. The park is closed and Trooper Recker is now in The Village of Oakwood is taking Please take notice that com- 12/9/19 Klopfenstein Jerry the drivers left. contention for the District bids on 2002 Village Utility Truck, L & Klopfenstein Cherry L to On December 6th, a ve- and State Trooper of the Year 150944 miles, Comes with Plow plaint of neglect and dependency and Plow mount, has been filed in the above-cap- Klopfenstein acres Llc; 9356 hicle was stopped on Victory Award to be announced at a later date. Bad Transmission or Locked tioned matter. You may attend the Sr 613 Paulding Oh 45879; Lane. The driver was cited for Torque Converter. Trooper Recker joined the hearing scheduled for January 2, 85.3 Acres; Pt Npt E1/2 Sw1/4 driving under suspension, Sealed bids, accepted until Dec Highway Patrol in 2014 as a 18th, can be sent to: 2020 at 10:00 a.m N Of Rr& E1/2Nw1/4 Less Pt failing to stop at a stop sign, To Sts-33 Pldg Wt and his vehicle was towed. dispatcher and was assigned The Village of Oakwood Said hearing will be held at the 12/9/19 Klopfenstein Jerry On December 7th, an as- to the Van Wert Post. In PO Box 457 Oakwood, OH 45873 Paulding County Juvenile Court L & Klopfenstein Cherry L to sault was reported between 2016, he graduated from the located at 115 N. Williams St., Klopfenstein Acres LLC; Sr two juveniles that occurred Highway Patrol Academy as Questions call 419-796-9395 Suite 202, Paulding, Ohio 45879. 613; 21.052 acres; Pt Nw1/4 in front of the Napa store. Please be advised that you Paulding Twp Sec-34 The case was investigated and have the right to be represented NOTICE OF 12/9/19 Klopfenstein Jer- filed with the Paulding Coun- PUBLICATION by legal counsel, and if you are ry L & Klopfenstein Cherry ty Prosecutor’s Office. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS L to Klopfenstein Acres LLC; On December 8th, there OF PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO Rd 87; 23.068 acres; Pt Nw1/4 was a report of a dog at the LOU ANN WANNEMACHER, NOTICE OF the State of Ohio and more fully described Nw1/4 S-34 Paulding Twp Wt Pop N Brew Gas Station. Plaintiff, PUBLICATION as follows: 12/10/19 Brune Printing The dog was retrieved and vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON Lot Number Two Co LLC to Varner Jamie M brought to the police depart- Roy Wendt, et.al. PLEAS OF PAULDING COUNTY, (2) of Barnes Subdi- Varner Kristina K; 310 W ment. The Paulding County Defendants, Parcel No. 15-05S-017-00 OHIO vision of Lots in the Village of Pauld- Perry St; 0.212 acres; Lot 35 E Dog Warden came and re- Case No. CI-19-175 Property Address: 208 N. Main LOU ANN WANNEMACHER, ing, Paulding County, Ohio. Judge Tiffany Reighter-Beckman Street, Cecil, Ohio 45821 Parcel No. 30-01S-009-00 Pt Se 1/4 Outlots S-12 Pauld- trieved the dog. The owner of PAULDING COUNTY TO: Roy Wendt, Unknown Spouse You are required to answer in the Property Address: 625 N. Water ing Vill the dog was located later that above-captioned cause twenty-eight TREASURER Street, Paulding, Ohio 45879 of Roy Wendt, Unknown heirs, Ad- (28) days after the last publication Plaintiff, You are required to answer in the day and picked up their dog at ministrator Executors or Assigns of vs. above-captioned cause twenty-eight ANTWERP POLICE the Warden’s office. Roy Wendt hereof, or a default judgment seeking ELLEN L. HANKINSON, AKA (28) days after the last publication here- LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: Un- sale of the real estate will be sought. REPORTS On December 9th, there known ELLEN LOUISE HANKINSON of, or a default judgment seeking sale Your answer should be filed with the of the real estate will be sought. Your was a motor vehicle accident Please take notice that an amended Clerk of Courts, Courthouse, 115 N. nka ELLEN L. PUTNAM , et.al. answer should be filed with the Clerk of at the intersection of Main complaint has been filed in the above- Williams St., Paulding, Ohio 45879. Case No. CI-19-188 Courts, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., and Canal Sts. The accident captioned action against Roy Wendt, Judge Tiffany Righter-Beckman Paulding, Ohio 45879. et.al. seeking a foreclosure of tax TO: Unknown Spouse, heirs, Ad- was investigated and one of the drivers was cited for as- liens and a public sale of real property ministrators, Executors or Assigns owned by Roy Wendt, to pay delinquent of Ellen Louise Hankinson sured clear distance. real estate taxes owed by them. LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: UN- If you would like to re- The real property in question is KNOWN port any suspicious activity Please take notice that an amend- situated in the Village of Cecil, and the ed complaint has been filed in the or if you have any questions, State of Ohio and more fully described above-captioned action against Ellen L. please contact the Antwerp as follows: Hankinson, aka Ellen Louise Hankinson Police Department, 419-258- Situated in the Village of Cecil, nka Ellen L. Putnam, et.al. seeking a County of Paulding, State of Ohio, foreclosure of tax liens and a public sale 2627, as they are always ready described as follows: The North of real property owned by Ellen Louise to serve the residents of the half of Lot Fourteen in the original Hankinson, to pay delinquent real estate village! plat of the Village of Cecil, Paulding taxes owed by them. County, Ohio. Subject to all legal The real property in question is sit- On November 26, a do- highways and easements or of the uated in the Village of Paulding, and mestic dispute was reported record. PAGE 14 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 17, 2019 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] McMASTER & WEISENBURGER GRADUATE measuring 51 inches long grown by tree farms in- PAULDING FFA MEMBERS RECEIVE FFA with a female’s measuring clude: Douglas Fir, Fraser FROM RELITE PROGRAM 20 inches long! Fir, Colorado Blue Spruce, JACKET FROM BECK’S HYBRIDS The tip of each antler on and White Pine. Douglas the reindeer is known as a Fir is the most popular vari- point. Antlers of the rein- ety sold in the United States deer are not permanent and for real Christmas trees. fall off and grow back each According to realchrist- year. The San Diego Zoo mastrees.org, it is one of says that when the antlers the stronger softwood spe- are growing it is known as cies that grows between 70- “velvet” since skin, blood 250 feet tall, has spreading vessels, and soft fur cov- branches that give the tree a er the developing antlers. tall yet filled out look. There Once this velvet dries, the are still many people who reindeer will rub this off like the traditional live tree against a hard substance in their homes, yet many such as rocks or trees to want to save themselves the reveal the hardened, bony mess and go for the artificial core. According the San Di- version. ego Zoo, males begin grow- As you take in the sights ing their antlers in February and sounds of the season, with females starting theirs take a moment to think in May and finishing at the about the reindeer and the same time yet shedding Christmas tree and about them at different times of what they stand for during the year. The male loses his the holiday season. On be- in November while the fe- half of the Paulding SWCD, Pictured here is Paulding FFA members Eternity Bassler and male keeps hers until she I wish everyone a safe and Sydney Trahin with their FFA jackets sponsored by Beck’s has calves (baby deer) the prosperous holiday season! Hybrids. following spring. The San The Ohio FFA Founda- community supporters. The Diego Zoo writes that the LADY ARCHERS DEFUSE tion recently announced it blue corduroy jacket is part antlers come in handy when BOMBERS will be awarding the sym- of FFA Official Dress, the -or it comes to having weapons bolic FFA jackets to several ganization’s uniform worn to use against predators, The Antwerp JH girls bas- first-year members. at local, state and national PAULDING, OH — and community. The pro- males impressing females, ketball team played at home Paulding FFA had two events. FFA jackets open Paulding Putnam Electric gram emphasizes leadership or females will use them to December 10th with Edon. students receive their FFA doors for students by allow- Cooperative CEO George development, teamwork, and move snow out of the way to The 7th grade won 27-19, im- Jackets from Beck’s. Con- ing them to participate in Carter congratulates fellow personal growth through find food in the winter. proving to 5-3. Scoring for gratulation Eternity Bassler competitions, conferences Crew Chief John McMaster a unique curriculum that Reindeer also have a the 7th grade was led by Car- and Sydney Trahin for win- and events. Through these and Systems Engineer Rob covers topics including co- unique way of staying to- oline Rohrs with 13 and Jes- ning their FFA jacket. programs, members learn Weisenburger for graduating operative history, the energy gether even in the most sica Thornell with 12 points, Students from across life skills that will serve from Indiana Electric Co- industry, government and treacherous of conditions. Madisyn Peters added 2. Ohio applied to receive the them for years to come. “For operative’s RELITE (Rural legislation, communication According to the Nation- The 8th grade beat the jackets as part of the Blue more than 80 years, the blue Electric Leaders in Training expertise, relationship build- al Wildlife Foundation Bombers 35-17, scoring was Jackets program, sponsored corduroy jacket has been a (NWF), some subspecies Exchange) Leadership Pro- ing, and individual discov- led by Aewyn McMichael by Beck’s Hybrids and the symbol of leadership devel- make a “clicking” sound gram. This two-year profes- ery. with 17 points. Samantha Ohio FFA Foundation. opment, personal growth when they walk so they can sional program is designed McMaster and Weisen- Sheedy added 9 points. Other With the generosity and career success. With the stay together. They are also to help develop cooperative burger both live in Paulding scores in tonight’s game were well adapted to the differ- shared from community support of generous donors, employees into knowledge- County and have a com- Jessica Thornell 5, Emma ences in terrain they en- supporters and the Beck’s students across Ohio now able, committed and effective bined 33 years of service with Townley and Maylynn Car- Hybrids dealer network, have the opportunity to counter with each season. nahan each added 2 points. leaders for their companies PPEC. In the winter months, their 179 FFA jackets were award- learn life lessons and create hooves will shrink to walk ed to first-year Ohio FFA lasting memories through JH LANCERS TRAVEL TO members. “On behalf of their FFA membership,” REINDEER & CHRISTMAS for Santa Claus. Another on the frozen ground and ARCHER TERRITORY then swell in the summer everyone at Beck’s, I want said Jessica Parrish, Exec- TREES: SIGNS OF THE sight of nature that is com- to congratulate the winners utive Director of the Ohio mon to see around the hol- months to walk across the HOLIDAYS soft, mucky ground. The Antwerp JH girls bas- of this year’s Blue Jackets,” FFA Foundation. idays is the Christmas Tree ketball team played at home said Eric Rife, Beck’s Sales The Ohio FFA Founda- that finds its way into our Another common holi- day sight is the ever-famous December 9th with the Lanc- Support Manager in Ohio. tion is a cooperative effort homes each holiday season. ers of Lincolnview. The 7th “It was a joy to see so many among education, business Much to the delight of Christmas tree that finds its way into our homes every grade lost 28-18. Scoring for people involved in this proj- and industry to support and many children, reindeer do the 7th grade was led by Jessi- ect. I remember the feeling I inspire Ohio FFA members. exist although they may not season. Where and how did this tradition get its start? ca Thornell with 13 and Caro- had when I received my FFA FFA makes a positive dif- have the bright and shiny line Rohrs added 5. The Lady jacket as a freshman. I took ference in the lives of stu- nose that we see with the Trees and plants such as evergreens that remained Archers went into the locker a lot of pride in wearing it. dents by developing their famous Rudolph. Reindeer green all year long have held room down 7-22, they came It’s great to see the next gen- potential for premier lead- and caribou are relatives Photo of Woodland Cari- a special meaning to many out the second half and out- eration of FFA members ership, personal growth of elk and other deer in the bou, a subspecies of reindeer in the winter for thousands scored their opponent 11-6 in sharing that same feeling. and career success through (CREDIT: USFWS). mammal group of even- of years. According to the the second half! Jacket donors includ- agricultural education. For toed hoofed animals called History Channel, the ever- The 8th grade beat the ed Beck’s Hybrids and 24 more information about the By: Patrick Troyer, Pauld- Artiodactyla. Reindeer is a greens were believed to have Lancers 37-19. Scoring was led Beck’s dealers around the Blue Jackets program, visit ing SWCD term used when referring to helped keep away unwanted by Aewyn McMichael with 14 state as well as several oth- ohioffa.org/foundation/pro- The Christmas season is domesticated caribou while spirits, witches, ghosts, and points. Caydence Shull added er generous individuals and grams/blue-jackets. upon us and there are many the term caribou is used illness. It was also believed 8 points. Other scores in this holiday traditions and sights when talking about popula- that the sun was a god and game were Emma Townley 5, tions in the wild. Reindeers Samantha Sheedy 4, Caroline that can be connected to na- winter came due to the fact We can make your wedding, graduation, anniversary or ture with the holiday. An- are best known for their that the sun god became sick Rohrs 4, and Jessica Thornell imals such as reindeer are large antlers. According to and weak. History Channel added 2. any other announcement that you may need! a common topic discussed the San Diego Zoo, reindeer notes that evergreen boughs The 7th grade is now 4-3 Come in or give us a call to see how we can help! among children during the have the largest and heaviest reminded ancient people on the season and the 8th im- holidays as they begin to antlers of all living deer spe- that all green plants would prove to 5-2. West Bend Printing & Publishing - 419-258-2000 make their Christmas lists cies with the male antlers in fact grow again and spring would come again. KNIGHTS SWEEP PAST WT Estate & Real Estate Auctions Germany receives the credit for starting the Christmas Crestview picked up a pair tree tradition around the of wins over Wayne Trace in junior high girls basketball 16th century when devout st Bend N Christians put up decorated action on Saturday. We ew Serving Northeast Indiana The Lady Knight seventh e s trees in their homes, accord- h & Northwest Ohio ing to the History Channel. graders were led by Ellie Kline T Let Our Local Expertise The Christmas tree was with 16 points and Kennedy with a National Presence viewed by many 18th cen- Crider with eight in posting Work for You! tury Americans as a strange the win over Wayne Trace. Jerry Ehle • 866-340-0445 tradition with German Addi Cunningham and Ade- settlers in Pennsylvania lyn Figley bucketed six mark- SchraderFortWayne.com among the first to embrace ers each for Crestview. the decorated tree. The His- Tianna Sinn had seven tory Channel writes that points to pace Wayne Trace. Crestview’s eighth grad- Local Manufacturer of Christmas ornaments be- gan arriving in the United ers were also victorious and Quality Animal Feeds States by 1890 with some of were led by Cali Gregory with Since 1920 the first decorations includ- 16 points. 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RAIN TECH SEAMLESS 3215 after 5:00pm. The mayor mentioned details about the 5

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Gutters, 419-258-1818 Thursday, December 5th, the the Stellar Designation. 29 50-52 Clerk-Treasurer’s Report: The meet3 - DEADLINE FOR THE students were given the op- ing minutes were presented from the NEED SIGNS NOW? Get CLASSIFIEDS IS MON- portunity to decorate Christ- October 21st meeting. After discussion, NSCC Visual Communication / Graphic Design faculty lead Councilman Voirol moved to accept the plastic, metal, posters and DAYS AT 12 NOON!! mas cookies and listen to minutes from the meeting on October Mike Vanderpool (L) congratulates Kameron East for win- more! Call 419-258-2000 some fun Christmas music. 21st as corrected, second by Council- ning the Smash tournament at Saturday’s Game Con 2019 WEST BEND PRINTING man Martin, all in favor. Warrants were IH Cub Cadet with hy- & Publishing can take presented. After inspection, Council- event. GINGERBREAD COOKIE man Watts moved to pay the warrants draulic snow blade and care of all your printing as corrected, second by Councilman Archbold, Ohio – North- Northwest Ohio is definitely needs! Call us today at TIME Voirol, all in favor. The clerk-treasurer west State Community Col- on board with this trend, as chains on tires. $900 obo handed out 2019 nepotism forms for 567-344-1321 419-258-2000. elected officials, the board of works lege hosted Game Con 2019 local high schools and col- members, and department heads of the this past Saturday, welcoming leges have esports teams that city. 2020 acknowledgment forms were also handed out to every employee in over 250 people to the Arch- compete on a regional and order to confirm in writing that every bold campus. Game Con, a national level. employee is familiar with, and under- VISIT stands, policies that may affect their creation of the NSCC Visual NSCC TO START A employment. This form references the Communication / Graphic GAMING CLUB, SPRING employee handbook, named by topic, as westbendnews.net well as other forms needed for employ- Design program consisted of 2020 for latest area ees of the city. The Employee Handbook retro gaming consoles (from Prior to the Game Con was also provided in full to each em- DAILY NEWS UPDATES • VIDEOS • OBITUARIES ployee. The clerk-treasurer asked that the Atari to modern plat- event on Saturday, a breakfast these forms are returned to him as soon forms), a Lego build station, meeting was held on campus AND PICTURES! as possible. The clerk-treasurer provid- ed 3rd quarter figures that included and card & board games. The with local school-affiliat- You can now sign up to receive email updates fund balances for all funds, as well as highlight of the Game Con ed esports clubs and school expenditure and revenue guidelines for and stories. all funds. September was corrected for a event was the Super Smash administrators. During the total of $300.97. Bros. (aka “Smash”) tourna- breakfast, it was announced Councilmen’s Report: The clerk-treasurer mentioned that there ment, which boasted a field of that NSCC will begin offering are several line items that need adjust- over 70 competitors. Kamer- a gaming club in the spring GLASS DROPPED FROM RECYCLING Shown is Evan Taylor, a stu- ed in anticipation of closing out the THROUGH THE WMEA PROGRAM year. After discussion, Councilman on East of Twinsburg, OH – 2020 semester. The game club dent in Mrs. Shinners class, Watts moved to read Resolution 19-240 approximately 170 miles from will incorporate esports, plus Due to unexpected marketing changes, glass recycling will no longer be with his gingerbread man. (Appropriation Transfer w/in Funds NSCC – was the tournament board and card games and offered through the WMEA program. The program provides drop off sites and Transfers) by title only, second by throughout the county. Those sites are; the first Saturday of each month at Oakwood Elementary Councilman Renner, all in favor. Coun- winner. potentially other activities cilman Voirol moved to accept the first Grover Hill, Haviland, and Scott; the second Wednesday in Junction; the third preschool students enjoyed reading of Resolution 19-240 as present- THE POPULARITY OF within the “gaming” genre. Saturday at Payne, Briceton, and Latty. If you need any information, please decorating gingerbread or- ed, second by Councilman Watts, all in eSPORTS As part of the breakfast, contact the WMEA Program at 419-399-3630. favor. Councilman Renner moved to naments in early December adopt Resolution 19-240 as presented, According to a recent arti- NSCC President Dr. Michael Koharts Salvage did away with collecting glass in 2012. as they anticipate the joy of second by Councilman Martin, all in cle on Forbes.com, Goldman Thomson announced that six favor. Resolution 19-240 is resolved as RECYCLING ITEMS STILL TAKEN AND HOW TO Christmas. Sachs analysts estimate “the Presidential Scholarships will presented. PREPARE THEM Audience: A resident mentioned monthly size of competitive be awarded to esports partic- WOODBURN CITY COUNCIL that there will be a Community Park esports gamers…will hit 276 ipants in an effort to build up Newspaper meeting on November 7th at 6pm and Mixed paper ...... can be regular copier paper, notebook paper, MEETING MINUTES 11/4/19 the clothing bank will have several million by 2022.”1 The arti- the College’s esports team. booths at the Woodburn Community magazines Center on November 9th from 10am- cle continues by noting “the The NSCC Presidential Schol- Cardboard ...... please break it down Minutes for the Woodburn City 6pm. North American region will arship is a full-tuition, renew- Plastics ...... #1 and #2 rinsed and caps put back on to bottle Council Meeting on November 4th, Councilman Voirol moved to ad- 2019 journ the meeting, second by Council- have generated $335 million able scholarship which covers Aluminum cans ...... rinsed The meeting began at 7:00pm with man Renner, all in favor. Meeting was in industry revenue, and tuition for three (3) consec- Steel cans ...... rinsed the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Kelsey, adjourned at 7:53pm. Clerk-Treasurer Cummins, Superinten- Go to www.cityofwoodburn.org to will account for over a third utive years, including fall, ITEMS WE DO NOT TAKE dent Walls as well as Councilmen Voi- see previously approved minutes and of global esports revenue.” spring and summer semes- Candy wrappers; Trash of any kind – no used paper plates, used Kleenex, rol, Gerig, Watts, Martin and Renner recent community news. ters. “Northwest State is very paper towels, old pens, etc; Styrofoam – of any kind-cups or otherwise aware of the growing popu- All other plastics 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Note – look on bottom of container, find HELP WANTED larity of esports in our area, triangle and locate number inside. We only take #1 and #2. Wanting to Buy NOTICE: Jackson Town- and across the United States,” Any questions, call the WMEA Program at ship, Paulding County said Dr. Thomson. He con- 419-399-3630 or 419-399-7135; email at [email protected] is seeking a part-time Standing Timber! tinued, “We are proud to of- Get online to see program information about recycling at www. employee position, for pauldingcountywmea.com CONSCIENTIOUS TIMBER HARVESTER plowing snow, cemetery fer Presidential Scholarships maintenance and road to six deserving students to maintenance. A CDL is help build our esports team NOW HIRING required. Please submit a – these students excel in the ROAD PATROL DEPUTY resume to Jackson Town- classroom, and they will rep- CORRECTIONS SERGEANT SAWMILL OFFICE ship by mail to: Jackson Township, PO Box 21 resent NSCC admirably in the and Paulding, Ohio 45879. gaming community as well.” CORRECTIONS OFFICERS 517-254-4463

HELP WANTED • HELP WANTED • HELP WANTED • HELP WANTED Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking candidates for full-time Corrections Sergeant and/or Corrections Officer. MAINTENANCE TECH NIGHTS Applicants must possess or have the ability to obtain Ohio Peace Responsibilities include: General mainte Officer Training Counsel Basic Corrections Training Certificate within one year from hire date. nance and repair of production equipment Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is also seeking candidates for including welders, wire feeders, rollers, and Vulcraft-Indiana, a division of Nucor, the nation’s largest steel full-time Road Patrol Deputy Sheriff. Applicants must have an forklifts. Perform PM’s on all equipment as and steel products manufacturer is seeking to assemble a hiring Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission’s Basic Police Training scheduled. pool of qualified applicants for entry level rigging and shipping Certificate. positions in production. Applicants are required to possess a high school diploma or general Minimum Qualifications: High School diplo We are looking for candidates who are willing to work any shift education degree (GED) and an associate degree or equivalent ma or GED. 1 year of maintenance experi which would require working both day and night shifts in a drug from a two-year college or technical school; or, one-year related ence preferred. free environment. experience; or, equivalent combination of education and experience. We offer competitive pay and benefits. Individuals who The applicant must have a valid Driver’s License. This is a full-time position. Night shift is 4pm-3am, Mon day-Thursday with over- time opportunities on Friday. would like to learn more about opportunities at Vulcraft- All three positions are affiliated with Ohio Public Employee Retirement Indiana should text Vulcraft to 21000 or go to the following link: System (OPERS), several health, dental and vision insurance options $500 IN SIGN ON BONUS https://tinyurl.com/ull92gj at a split of 80/20. There is a probationary period of one year. Full job Individuals who register should be prepared to complete a brief descriptions are available at the Sheriff’s Office. questionnaire. Applications are available at the office or can be printed from Vulcraft-Indiana, a division of Nucor does not accept unsolicited the website www.pauldingohsheriff.com under the General resumes. No phone calls please. Information tab. Deadline is noon on Friday, December 27, and can We are only hiring a limited number of submissions and be delivered to 500 East Perry Street, Paulding, Ohio 45879. Please Apply Online at: registration will end on or before December 23rd. include daytime phone number, past five year work history, copies of www.sabreindustries.com/careers Nucor is an EEO/AA Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vet – training certificates and three references with contact information. and a drug-free workplace PCSO is an equal opportunity employer. 761 West High Street • Hicksville, OH 43526 PAGE 16 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 17, 2019 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected]