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PAULDING HS ATHLETIC freshman and sophomore places. Scott holds the school DONATION TO JPHS TO HELP WITH years, teaming up with his record for best free throw per- HALL OF FAME INDUCTION twin brother Todd to play sec- centage in a season (83.6%), SIGNAGE FOR AREA “GHOST TOWNS” ond doubles. His senior year and ranks fi ft h in number of Th e Paulding High School and was once again a North- he ran track in the spring and free throws made during a ca- Athletic Department will in- west Conference Scholar Ath- was a member of the 4 x 400 reer (169). duct three new members into lete. Joe also received numer- and 4 x 800 teams that made it During Scott’s three years its Athletic Hall of Fame on ous team awards during his to the regional fi nals. as a varsity football player, Saturday, January 22. Th is in- junior and senior seasons. On the football fi eld, Tony Paulding High School went duction will take place in be- It was on the football fi eld started his junior and senior 26-4 and won the Northwest tween the JV and varsity bas- where Joe really excelled as he years at quarterback for teams Conference title his senior ketball games vs. Ayersville. was a three year starter and that went a combined 18-2, season in 1983. He obtained Th e new inductees are former three year all league perform- including a 10-0 record his Northwest Conference First athletes Joe Fisher, Tony Vogel er. He was a Second Team All senior year. Th at team won Team honors as a defensive and Scott Woodard. League selection his sopho- the Northwest Conference back and Northwest Confer- Joe Fisher graduated from more and junior years, while Title and fi nished the season ence and District Honorable Paulding High School in 1998, landing on the First Team ranked 7th in the state. Tony Mention as a running back where he earned three letters his senior season. Joe was was selected as a fi rst team during his junior season. Scott in football and baseball, while also a Northwest Conference all conference performer his led the team in rushing and earning 1 letter in basketball. Scholar Athlete his junior senior year at quarterback, was named the Most Valu- In basketball, Joe was a and senior seasons. He was unseating the previous year’s able Back and Player on that member of the 1995 North- a First Team All District and fi rst team winner. He also team. His senior year he was a west Conference Champion- All State Wide Receiver his won numerous team awards co-captain and once again led ship team and won the JV junior and senior seasons. Joe during his football career. the team in rushing. He was Pictured are (left ) Dan Litchfi eld of Blue Creek Wind Farms Coaches Award the following participated in the Defi ance Basketball would prove to named to the Northwest Con- (Iberdrola Renewables) and Les Wiedenhamer, president of year. During his junior year, 7 County All Star game and be the dominant sport dur- ference Off ensive and Defen- the John Paulding Historical Society. he was voted the Most Im- was nominated for the 1997 ing Tony’s time at Paulding sive First Teams, and he was Th e John Paulding His- If you are interested in proved Player for the Varsity Wendy’s High School Heis- High School as his name ap- also named the Second Team torical Society recently re- helping with this project and team. man award while also earning pears throughout the record Kicking Specialist that sea- ceived a $5,000 donation. layout, please contact Les During his baseball ca- numerous team awards. books. His high school career son. Scott also made the All Th is donation will be used Wiedenhamer at 419-393- reer, Joe earned multiple team Joe went on to Bowling started by his team winning District Second Team and was to identify and make signage 4366 ASAP. Th is is one of the and conference awards. His Green State University and the Northwest Conference an Honorable Mention All for the ghost towns in Latty, main projects for JPHS for junior year he was an Hon- played football for the 1998- championship his freshman State selection his senior year. Bluecreek, and Benton Town- 2011. orable Mention Northwest 2000 seasons, earning a letter year. Tony was a three year During his career he rushed ships of Paulding County. Conference selection as well during the 2000 season. He starter and earned many team for over 2100 yards, had al- as being a Northwest Confer- graduated from BG in 2002 awards while serving as Team most 2600 total yards, and ence Scholar Athlete, and he with a Bachelors Degree in Captain and All Northwest scored 201 points. Scott was FOR RENT: THIS SPACE participated in the District Applied Health Services and Conference honors his senior also a multiple Crescent-News Remodeled weekly if you request. High-traffi c area. All Star baseball game. As a went on to get his Masters of year. He currently has the fol- player of the week selection. Convenient location. All maint. included. senior, he was named First Science in BioMedical Scienc- lowing places in the Paulding Scott currently resides in Team Northwest Conference es from the Medical College High School Basketball Re- Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Call 419-258-2000 for more info of Ohio in 2004. cord Book: two of the top six Joe currently resides in single game rebound totals, We Buy Old Gold Sterling Heights, Michigan fi ft h in career fi eld goals made, and holds a position as a fi ft h in career points, third in TURN YOUR OLD GOLD Physical Th erapist and Clinic rebounds in a season and a ca- Director for a clinic in the reer and also holds the school INTO IMMEDIATE CASH Th eraMatrix. record for most steals in a sea- Fessel Jewelers Tony Vogel graduated son and a career. from Paulding High School in Aft er high school, Tony on the square – Paulding 1989, where he earned three went on to Ohio Northern STORE HOURS: letters in basketball, two each University where he earned a Mon-Thurs 9-5:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-1:00 in football and tennis, and degree in Civil Engineering. one in track. During this time, he partici- 419-399-3885 Tony played tennis his pated on the basketball team and received many honors. His senior year as a team cap- HECKLEY TAX SERVICE tain, he led the Polar Bears to 22235 US 24 East • Woodburn, In • Fifth House West of 101 the NCAA Division III Na- tional Championship. 116 E High Street FREE ELECTRONIC FILING Tony currently resides in Family Owned since 1967 Lancaster, Ohio with his wife Hicksville, OH OFFICE HOURS Authorized IRS E-File Provider Kellie, and three children, Mon & Sat 9:00 to 5:00 Zachary, Bryson and Brooke. Tues, Wed, Fri 9:00 to 8:00 Closed Sunday & Thursday He is the Director of Utilities 419-542-6218 • 800-248-8654 For an appointment call anytime or drop off return. in Fairfi eld, Ohio. 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His name appears in the Patioo Doors, Replacementme or New Constructionru Paulding High School basket- YOUR “HOMETOWN” PROVIDER Call or Visit our Showroom at 7432 Brush College Rd., Woodburn, IN ball record book in a couple of PAGE 2 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 19, 2011 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] OBITUARIES Sheller Globe-United Tech- ing; two sisters: Marie Vas- Viewing is also Th ursday, port them and encourage this was where the fi ve hun- nologies of Grabill, Indiana. tano of Fort Wayne, IN and 9:00–9:30 a.m. at the funeral them when they fail. And a dred brethren witnessed the Elizabeth R. Bennett, Shirley was a member of St. Celeste Walden of Phoenix; home. She will be laid to rest healthy church and a healthy resurrected Jesus at one time 95 of Antwerp, passed away Michael’s Catholic Church, nine grandchildren: Laura, at Wiltsie Cemetery. family must be made up of (1st Corinthians 15:6). Jesus Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Eagles Auxiliary and attend- Candace, Lesley, Eric, Kylie, Memorials are to Divine healthy individuals who feel appeared for forty days before at Hickory Creek Nursing ed the Senior Center. Kasey, Nicole, Kyle and Kaley; Mercy School or American free to try diff erent things His ascension (Acts 1:3). Home, Hicksville. Surviving Shirley are and six great-grandchildren: Cancer Society. Condolences and know they will be valued V17, And when they saw She was born in Duluth, three sons: Jeff (Twyla), Dan William, Mason, Mailey, and fond memories may be and supported when they fail. Him, they worshipped Him, Minnesota on January 27, (Vicki) all of Hicksville, Tim Gannon Colsen, and Paige. shared at www.dooleyfuner- Because if we are honest with but some were doubtful 1915 a daughter of the late of Cincinnati; two daughters: He is preceded in death by alhome.com ourselves, failing is some- (NKJV). Some immediately Elizabeth (Briggs) and George Darlene (Ed) Wagner of Oak- his parents; a son, Tony Jo- thing we do an awful lot if we respond in a certain way. Schlecht. wood, Amy (Jason) Schooley hanns; two brothers: Cletus WE MUST FAIL IN ORDER are actually trying to grow. John mentions Th omas who, In 1938 she married of Hicksville; 10 grandchil- and Paul Johanns; and three TO SUCCEED It’s excruciating to watch in John 24:24-29 doubts, and Th omas Bennett, who passed dren; and six great grandchil- sisters: Otilla Bakle, Veronica kids learn to ride a bike. It’s says that unless he can see away in 1991. dren. Minnick and Betty Seibert. By: Regan Clem, Riverside rare to have that kid who can the imprints in His hands, Elizabeth cared for resi- She was preceded in death A Mass of Christian Burial Christian Church just pick up a bike and start and touch His side he would dents at area nursing homes by her husband; two grand- was conducted January 18, Our society’s approach to riding. Th ey fall and hurt not believe. His doubts were and patients in homes as a li- daughters: Michelle and Dar- 2011 at Divine Mercy Catho- failure is comical. I don’t care themselves, but the adults erased when he touched Je- censed practical nurse. lene; and a brother, Donald. lic Parish, Paulding, with the if it is in business, personal around them encourage them sus. Th ey worshipped Him, She will be sadly missed by A Mass of Christian Burial Very Rev. G. Allan Fillman lives, or politics; everything to get back on and try again. recognizing Him as God, as her daughters: Marian (Rog- was on January 14, 2011 at St. offi ciating. Burial was in Live has to be spun as if it were Th e adults don’t yell at the Th omas declared “My Lord, er) Schlagbaum of Monte Vis- Michael’s Catholic Church, Oak Cemetery, Paulding, a success. As soon as some- children and scream, “You and my God!” ta, CO and Elizabeth (Mike) Hicksville, with Father with military graveside rites thing bad happens, the talk- suck! Why are you always V18, And Jesus came up Flores of Garden Grove, CA; Stephan Schroeder offi ciat- accorded by VFW Post #587. ing heads start spinning it as falling you stupid idiot!?” and spoke to them, saying sons: Tom (Nancy) and Tim ing. Burial was at Six Corners Memorials to Masses, an astounding achievement Th e kids are already telling “All authority has been given (Ruth) both of Antwerp and Cemetery, Hicksville. Hospice or Donor’s choice. for whatever group they are themselves that in their head to me in heaven and earth.” Mark (Karen) of Payne; and Memorials may be made Online condolences may be associated with. Nothing is and sometimes even out loud. (NKJV) Th is is the culmina- many grandchildren and to Manor House Activities sent to www.denherderfh . ever negative. What they need is encourage- tion of the gospel of Matthew; great grandchildren. Fund, American Diabetes com As individuals, we, like ment because the goal is to get the point he has been trying Preceding her in death are Association or St. Michael’s Mary L. Litzenberg, 84, the political and other fi gures that kid riding his or her bike. to make. He is writing to a her siblings: Marian Wahl and Catholic Church. Online of Payne passed away Sunday, of our day, have this tendency Eventually, through the pain Jewish audience, appealing to Howard, Robert and William condolences may be shared January 16, 2011 at her resi- to declare everything we do a and suff ering, they can ride them to accept the kingship Schlecht. at www.smithbrownfuneral- dence. success. We want to hide mis- the bike and feel a sense of ac- of Jesus the Messiah. Mat- A memorial service was home.com. takes and failures. But what complishment. thew began by showing that held on January 16, 2011 at Charles E. Johanns, 80, of does this do to our growth Th e safest way to never Jesus was of David; demon- Dooley Funeral Home, 202 Paulding, died Friday, Janu- if we actually grow more in fail is to never try something strating His power through W. River Street, Antwerp, ary 14, 2011 at his home. our failures than in our suc- new or diff erent. We all know numerous miracles. Jesus was Ohio. Pastor Kevin Doseck He was born June 22, 1930 cesses? What are we turning picky eaters who will not try the master teacher. Jesus has offi ciated. in Paulding County the son ourselves into if we try to iso- new food. I am not one of fulfi lled countless numbers Memorials are to Paulding of Leo and Bertha (Reinhart) late ourselves from failure or them. It doesn’t mean I will of Old Testament prophecies Hospice, 250 Dooley Drive, Johanns. On January 3, 1953 deceive ourselves from really like everything I try, but it through the accounts of eye Paulding, Ohio 45879. Con- he married Frances Th eresa facing our failures? does mean I will taste it. Be- witnesses we are brought to dolences and fond memo- Ochmanek who survives. He Martin Luther, during the ing a picky eater does have its the reality of the risen Lord. ries may be shared at www. was a retired farmer. He was Protestant reformation, was benefi ts. It means that they Th e Key word in verse 18 dooleyfuneralhome.com a member of Divine Mercy infl uential in taking educa- will only eat what they like is authority. Th e power was Shirley A. Th iel, 74, died Catholic Parish; Paulding tion out of the realm of the and not have to taste food that given to Jesus. Jesus did not Monday January 10, 2011 at VFW Post #587; Paulding church and into the hands of they dislike. I have experi- assume it for Himself, it was Manor House Assisted Living Eagles Post #2405; Knights of the state. Dr. Marilyn Harran enced some disgusting tastes given to Him. It is an all-em- in Antwerp, Ohio. Columbus St. Joseph Council Mary was born in Payne notes that by doing this, “Lu- in my life when I have tried bracing authority, in heaven She was born in Mark #2584; Paulding Consumers, on April 23, 1926, a daughter ther allowed both teacher and diff erent foods. Not having and on earth. We know from Center, Ohio on December 6, Paulding Equity and a former of the late Eva (Pepiot) and student to rejoice in learning those bad tastes does sound Philippians 2:9-11 that every 1936, the daughter of Willis Board Member for the Pro- Alphons Wannemacher. and to permit mistakes and like a good thing, but it also tongue shall confess and ev- and Helen (Hootman) Arend. duction Credit Association. She worked at Paulding even failure without under- means that I would not be ery knee shall bow in heaven, She was a graduate of Mark He is survived by his chil- County Hospital for 25 years mining a person’s value and able to discover what would on the earth and under the Center High School with the dren: Michael (Tamara) Jo- and farmed with her hus- importance.” In order to be possibly be my new favorite earth. Here we have Jesus uni- class of 1954. On April 16, hanns, Gregory Johanns and band. She was a member of content and have a healthy food. We miss out when we fying Himself with the rule 1955 she was united in mar- Karen (Rick) Varner all of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish self-esteem, we must separate don’t try. of God while His kingdom riage with Deloy “Dude” Paulding, and Keith (Cindy) & the Altar/Rosary Society. our worldly success from our May we not let our fail- (which is the church, this is Th iel. He preceded her in Johanns of Dublin, OH; two Mary enjoyed painting and inner peace. ures defi ne who we are. May a spiritual kingdom, is pre- death on October 11, 2003. brothers: Francis (Inga) Jo- ceramics. We live in a culture where we continue to learn through siding on earth. Jesus will sit She was retired from by hanns of Castle Rock, CO, On August 23, 1947, Mary we attack failure so harshly every situation and grow into down at the right hand of the and James Johanns of Pauld- married Ross Litzenberg. He that people become afraid to who God wants us to be. throne of God. Please keep passed away August 28, 1991. act because they are afraid to this lesson, because I will be Mary will be sadly missed fail. A STUDY FROM MATTHEW writing on Matthew 28:19-20 Divine Mercy by her daughters: Linda (Carl) Unfortunately, this can 28:16-18 next week. Baumert of Antwerp and Julie happen in a church. It oft en Have comments or Bible Catholic Parish Mass (Dave) Th omas of Cecil; sons: seems like church leaders are By: James Potter, Oakwood questions on this study please Michael (Carol) and Steven like clay pigeons at a shooting church of Christ call Lonnie Lambert at 419- (Michelle) both of Antwerp, range. As long as they are not V16, Th en the eleven disci- 399-5022 or James Potter at Schedule: Mark (Cindy) and Marvin doing anything, maintain- ples went away into Galilee, to 419-393-4775. I would ask Saturday – 4:00 p.m. – Payne (Judy) both of Payne; broth- ing the status quo, and not the mountain which Jesus had that each of you would con- Sunday – 8:30 a.m. – Antwerp ers: Richard and Robert both rocking the boat, they are appointed for them (NKJV). tinue in prayer and Bible of Payne; 16 grandchildren; safe. But as soon as they start Th ey are going to meet in a study. Jesus loves you and so Saturday – 5:30 p.m. – Paulding three step-grandchildren; does the Oakwood Church of Sunday – 10:30 a.m. – Paulding to move, the gunfi re ensues particular place. Many think 18 great-grandchildren; one and attempts to blow them Christ. great-great-grandchild. to pieces. A healthy church is She was also preceded in just the opposite; it is a place Ask Us About the Assisted Living DEMENTIA / ALZHEIMER’S death by her grandchildren: where people can be creative Waiver Option Charlie and Scott Baumert, about ministries, attempt dif- CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER and Shelley Litzenberg; and ferent things, and have people Where can you find a helping hand Hosted by: 12 sisters and brothers. there to support them and en- Her funeral mass is at Di- courage them when they fail. when you need it most? Th e Manor House Assisted Living vine Mercy Catholic Church, Every leader of every minis- WHEN: Friday, January 28th at 1:30 p.m. Payne on Th ursday, January try in any church will fail at WHERE: Th e Essen House Restaurant Banquet Room 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. View- times. I will deliver some bad ing is Wednesday, January 19, sermons. We’ll attempt some Given by: Dr. John Gibson 2011, 2:00–8:00 p.m., Dooley outreach programs that won’t Funeral Home, Payne, with click. Th e worship will be a All are invited to attend the rosary recited at 8:00 p.m. distraction some times and not conducive to us worship-   ´,WVD\VKHUHWKDW,FDQ ing God. Some children’s pro-  WUDQVIHUP\SUHSDLGIXQHUDO grams will be too chaotic and  not gel. Every ministry will  DUUDQJHPHQWWRWKH have failures, but a healthy   QHZ'RROH\)XQHUDO+RPH church is a place where it is  KHUHLQ3D\QH safe to fail. 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Atlas) John Upthe- excess, but it can create a slip- DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC SCHOOL manthes took his teacher’s ad- grove – (deceased by 1892) pery, slimy surface on con- By: Dan Staifer, Payne vice and produced Sacrifi ce of was a native of South Carolina crete and other hard surfaces. ANNOUNCES SPELLING BEE WINNERS Church of Christ Iphigenia, which is regarded and was born in 1825, in the **Rock salt – the original Did you know the best as one of the fi nest paintings bonds of slavery. He was one ice melter and the least expen- way to start an argument is of antiquity. of a number brought from the sive available now. Because it’s to discuss when is the end of Adversity in life is God’s South Carolina, in 1835, by sodium chloride, it’s eff ective the world? No one issue has way of refi ning and beauti- their owner, Henry Upthe- down to about 12 degrees F. caused more confusion and fying our lives in His image. grove, and set free in Clinton It can, however, damage not crazy theories then trying to He is the Master Artist who County, Ohio. In the latter only concrete and plants but fi guring out the details of the constantly shapes the way He place John Upthegrove grew also soils and metals. end of days. People always wants us to be. Th e scriptures to manhood and subsequent- **Potassium chloride – an- have an opinion on this and remind us in adversity that in ly went to Fayette, County, other chloride formulation at the very least they make Romans 8:28 (NIV), 28 And and then he purchased 180 that can damage plant roots. for good action movies. In we know that in all things acres of land when he relo- Plus, it can cause serious fact, one gentlemen (Harold God works for the good of cated in Emerald and Jackson plant injury when washed or Camping) has theorized that those who love him, who have Townships. He cleared this splashed on foliage. May 21, 2011 will be the date been called according to his land and made improvements **Urea (carbonyl diamide) of the end. purpose… on it and it was then the resi- – a fertilizer sometimes used Aside from the fact he has If you haven’t been walk- dence of his widow and chil- to melt ice. It’s only about been wrong before (in 1994), ing with God, He still loves dren aft er he died. He mar- one-tenth as corrosive as so- that hasn’t stopped others you and wants you back. It is ried Phoebe J. the daughter dium chloride, but it still can from coming up with their never too late for God to re- of Benjamin Jones, of Clinton contaminate ground and sur- own views on the end of the fi nish the colors of your heart. County, Ohio and 11 children face water with nitrates. Urea world. According to others, If you are walking with God, were the issue of this mar- is only eff ective to about 21 this date might or might not take comfort because He riage. Th ey were: Rev. Henry degrees F. include bar codes on fore- promises to love you uncon- H., of Eaton, Ohio, colored **Calcium magnesium Th e Divine Mercy Catholic School in Payne recently held heads, black hawk helicopters, ditionally. Methodist Episcopal church; acetate (CMA) – a newer their spelling bee. Th e winners were a brother and sister pair. Runner-up Hunter Vogel is in 5th grade, and the champion, the Pope, Barack Obama, a (Turning Point Daily De- William Henry (deceased). product made from dolomitic th hill named Meggido, the Mil- votional, 11/19/03) Sarah, wife of William Christ; limestone and acetic acid, the his sister, Faith Vogel is in the 6 grade. lenium, disappearing people, Mary M. wife of John Jones; principal compound in vine- dragons, four horsemen, Olly, Ida, Cora and John. gar. It does not form a brine as Ohio Association of Career Technical Training Manager Course. He will now PAULDING CO. CHRONI- Superintendents, and the Ohio School be able to train instructors and evaluate weird math problems, preg- CLES II John Upthegrove died the salts do, but rather helps Boards Association Legal Assistance their performance. Adult Education stu- nant women, diseases, peace in November 1890. He was prevent snow particles from Fund. Legal counsel and cashier posi- dents who displayed outstanding attitude tions were designated. Petty cash funds and academics for the last term were rec- in the Middle East and/or the By: Caroline Wells Zim- a member of the Methodist sticking to each other or the were set. ognized in December. January 13, 2011 is number 666. merman Episcopal Church and was road surface. It has little ef- At the regular board meeting, the “Meet with the Adult Education Director What does the Bible actu- highly respected. He was a re- fect on plant growth or con- minutes from the December 2, 2010 Night”, giving students an opportunity Th e Upthegrove Family board meeting were approved along to meet with him. Adult Education is ally say? Staring on January (Latty Twp. 1892 Pauld- publican in politics and fi lled crete surfaces; however, its with fi nancial statements for the month developing an Alternative Energy Acad- 23, you can walk through offi ces of township trustee performance decreases below of November, 2010. Th e 2012 Vantage emy, which will house an HVAC and ing Co. Atlas) Josiah Upthe- Career Center Tax Budget was approved Electricity program, collaborating with Revelation with the Payne grove—A successful farmer and supervisor. 20 degrees F. as presented at the Budget Hearing. Th e Northwest State and Owens Community Church of Christ to see what and stock raiser, was born in Note: Th is family is still Make sure areas receiving treasurer was authorized to compensate College to provide the best training in is actually in the book that prominent in Paulding snow and de-icer have good Vantage Board members at the maxi- the area that will allow students to ob- Highland County, Ohio in mum rate allowable by law of $125 per tain college credit. As a sub-recipient of a has the most to say about the March 1848, the son of An- County. I welcome all cor- drainage so a thorough wa- meeting. grant through Connect Ohio, we will be end of the world. Join us at respondence concerning this tering in the spring can help Superintendent Staci Kaufman in- providing free computer training to Van drew and Susanna (Rollins) troduced Interactive Media teacher Jill Wert and Paulding County residents. Th e 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morn- Upthegrove, freedmen of family and the history of the fl ush the excess salts. Plant DeWert and two of her students, Dalton training schedule will be on our website. ings now through Easter. Virginia and Carolina. Th e families related to them. Slav- tolerance increases if the soil Raines and Logan Stuckey (both from In new business, the board: ery was not legal in Ohio. I is rich in organic matter. In- Van Wert) who produced and recorded —Approved the following supple- mother died when her son a DVD presentation for the Van Wert mental contracts: Kevin Van Oss, “Step FACING ADVERSITY was only 18 months of age. am unsure how many black corporating gypsum into the Small Business Awards luncheon in Into Your Future”, Patrick Jackson, Union soldiers fought in the soil may also help off set some November. She then presented updates Adam Smazenko and Michael Hoersten, He was left to the care of his on the renovation/construction project all Student Technology helpers; Winning the Battle for Uncle Randal Upthegrove, Civil War or if any went from of the negative eff ects of de- and administrative advisory commit- —Employed the following list, as a Generation Column where he remained until he Paulding County. Th anks for icing salts. Incorporate 10 tee. She also reviewed discussions with Adult Education instructors, as needed, your reply. to 20 pounds of gypsum per wind energy companies. Director Bob as scheduled: Jeff rey Stittsworth, Weld- by: Rick Jones, Executive was 18 years of age. Vennekotter updated the board on the 26 ing; Stacie Leiter, Computer Literacy; Director, Defi ance Area Aft er working a short time, c/o Caroline Wells Zim- hundred square feet prior to new National Technical Honor Society Brett Whittington, Computers; Edward Youth for Christ merman, 7292 Rd. 176, Ant- planting in salt exposure ar- inductees, Math Numeracy Challenge Klausing, Police Academy; he came with his uncle to winners, Blue Chippers for the fi rst quar- —Adopted the responsible model We live in times of great Emerald Township, Paulding werp, Ohio 45813. eas. ter, Haiti Carnival, OGT results, HSTW bidder criteria as presented; adversity, where economic County and remained until Technical Assistance Visit, GRADS sem- —Adopted the design development inar, progress on the Carpentry house and phase submission documents for the and vocational challenges 1865 when he went to Greene USING DE-ICERS VANTAGE BOARD HOLDS and Building and Grounds projects, construction project; are testing the limits of many County, Ohio and married 2011 ORGANIZATIONAL Culinary Arts Th anksgiving and Christ- —Adopted the Memorandum of Un- people. Regarding the subject By: Jim Lopshire, Exten- mas buff ets. He also reported that Early derstanding relating to the use of project Miss Carrie E. the daughter MEETING 1/06/11 Childhood Education seniors received funds for the provision of swing space of adversity, David Jeremiah of Burt and Martha Kirk of sion Educator Child Abuse and Neglect Training. He to temporarily house students and staff writes in his November 19, North Carolina, the latter of Th e presence of ice and Prior to the regular Vantage month- invited board members and the public during construction and renovation of snow should remind us of our ly board meeting on Th ursday, January 6, to the Vantage Open House and Schol- the Vantage Career Center; 2003 Turning Point Devo- whom was a slave. Th ey then 2011, the board held a tax budget hearing arship Dinner on Monday February 7th —Approved the construction docu- tional that… returned to Paulding County. options to keep important and an organizational meeting. Presi- from 5:30–7:30 p.m. ments and authorized bidding for the More than 2,000 years Th ey had six children: areas clean and safe from icy dent Pro-Tem Lonnie Nedderman called Adult Education Director Pete temporary swing space; the organizational meeting to order and Prichard discussed fi nal rules for integ- —Approved the revised Student Ap- ago, a young Greek artist Charles H.; Mattie J.; Fannie conditions. Chemical de-icers the oath of offi ce was administered. Re- rity issues, online classes through our plication for Admission form. named Timanthes studied H.; Mary E.; Th omas A.; and will help remove ice, but can turning board members beginning new website, and WorkKeys assessments for Th e next board meeting will be held also cause damage to the sur- two year terms are Dana Smith (Park- a Huntington, Indiana company. He on Th ursday, February 10, 2011 at 7:00 under a respected tutor. Aft er Minne D. Mrs. Upthegrove way), Lonnie Nedderman (Crestview), congratulated Mike DeMoss, lead truck- p.m. in the Vantage Cup & Saucer Res- several years, the teacher’s ef- died June 6, 1885 of quick rounding environment. Man- Les Hockenberry (Wayne Trace) Brian driving instructor, for completing the taurant. forts seemed to have paid off consumption. Her husband, ual snow-removal followed by Laudick (Kalida) and Robert Herber (Antwerp). Th e following board mem- when Timanthes painted an by hard work, continued to the application of an abrasive bers are beginning the second year of a your source for exquisite work of art. Unfor- gain property and promi- such as damp sand to create two-year term on the Vantage Board of tunately, he became so enrap- nence in the county of resi- traction can keep sidewalks Education: Ken Mengerink (Van Wert), ® Sally Snyder (Lincolnview) and Greg YANKEE CANDLE tured with the painting that dence and by 1892 possessed safe without the problems as- Reinhart (Paulding), Kevin Landin (Ot- he spent days gazing at it. One 120 acres of improved land. sociated with de-icers. Using toville), Ron Bradford (Continental) and Karl Schimmoeller (Ft. Jennings). morning when he arrived In connection with his de-icers wisely, or replacing Elections were held and Lonnie Th e Gift of Home Fragrancing™ to admire his work, he was farming, he loved and raised them with manual removal Nedderman from Crestview was elected and abrasives, can minimize President and Sally Snyder from Lincoln- shocked to fi nd it blotted out horses. Mr. Upthegrove was a view, Vice-President. Kevin Landin from with paint. Angry, Timan- member of the United Breth- the potential for damage Ottoville was appointed Legislative Liai- 3 CANDLES! thes ran to his teacher, who ren Church and was a staunch while keeping steps and side- son and Ron Bradford from Continental, Our January Student Achievement Liaison. Regular admitted he had destroyed supporter of the Republican walks safe. monthly meetings were scheduled for the Fragrances of the Month Sale the painting. “I did it for your Party in politics. Most de-icing chemicals fi rst Th ursday of each month except for are technically “salts” that February (10th). Th e July Board meeting own good. Th at painting was (Jackson Twp. 1892 Pauld- will be held on Th ursday, June 30, 2011. work by lowering the freez- Lori Davis was appointed as Treasurer ing point of water below 32° and Chief Financial Offi cer for Vantage Career Center and was authorized to F. Salts can damage plants by request tax advances from appropriate KLOPFENSTEIN REPAIR direct contact with snowmelt county auditors, pay outstanding bills, containing de-icers or in salt make general fund transfers and invest AUTO•TRUCK•FARM•INDUSTRIAL active, inactive and interim funds. Th e spray from roadways. Re- Vantage Career Center Board of Educa- Major & Minor Repairs • Complete Vehicle Maintenance peated shoveling or blowing tion Service Fund was set at $8,000. AC Service & Repair Superintendent Staci Kaufman, snow that contains de-icers was appointed Chief Executive Offi cer Diesel Service • Complete Engine Rebuilding onto nearby landscape plants of Vantage Career Center, Purchasing will increase the likelihood of Agent, Signatory for salary notices and DOT Inspections • ASE Certified Staff contracts and the offi cial to review and contact injury. Second, by re- approve student activity budgets. Th e Tim Klopfenstein 19718 Notestine Road peated yearly applications the superintendent was authorized to extend employment contracts as well as accept 657-5700 shop Woodburn, IN 46797 resulting build-up in adjacent resignations between regularly sched- soil may damage plant roots uled board meetings when necessary so they are unable to take up for the effi cient operation of the school. 00 50 Th e superintendent was authorized to $14 $16 water. Home Sweet Home approve staff member attendance at pro- MEDIUM DERCK’S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES Th e following fi ve major fessional meetings and to approve travel LARGE Lavendar Vanilla and business related expense vouchers, JAR JAR Sparkling Snow 15193 Rd. 45 ingredients off ered in diff er- leave forms, etc. She was appointed as Antwerp, Ohio 45813 ent brands of chemical de-ic- the Vantage VWASIG Board Representa- Come visit us for the only candles that are Famous for Fragrance.™ ers each bring some advan- tive. Th e treasurer was authorized to ap- 419-258-2512 prove travel and business related expense tages and disadvantages: vouchers and leave forms, etc., submit- 419-506-1902 **Calcium chloride – the ted by the superintendent. Th e Vantage Board of Education as a whole was des- traditional ice-melting prod- ignated to serve as Audit Committee for Mulch Colors: uct that continues melting the fi nances for the school district. The Red, Brown, and Gold; ice in temperatures down to Van Wert Times Bulletin was designated NEW COLOR: BLACK as the offi cial school newspaper. about -25 degrees F. It rarely Membership was approved for the Black Dirt and Small Gravel. harms plants unless used in Ohio School Boards Association, Asso- Everything is in Bulk ciation of Career Technical Education, PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 19, 2011 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] Editor’s Note: We here at belly dancing, cumbia, fl a- of Transportation District 1 PAULDING COUNTY COM- ANN’S PRESCHOOLERS LEARN ABOUT the West Bend News print all menco, reggaeton, and more! offi ce, 1885 N. McCullough MISSIONERS MEETING HIBERNATION AND MIGRATION “Letters to the Editor” because Zumba breaks away from the Street, Lima. Th ose wishing MINUTES FOR 1/3/11 we believe that everyone has a typical 32-count aerobic for- to view the materials may Constitutional right to freedom mat and uses the passion of contact Kirk Slusher, ODOT Th is 3rd day of January, 2011, the of the press. In saying that, we the music as it was meant to District 1 deputy director, at Board of County Commissioners met do not necessarily agree with be experienced. Even those 419-999-6804 to schedule an in regular session with the following members present: the content that is printed. We with two left feet are success- appointment. Tony Zartman, Tony Burkley, Fred are just the messengers. Th e ful in a Zumba class because Pieper, and Nola Ginter, Clerk name of the person who wrote of the natural fl ow of the sim- THANK YOU IN THE MATTER OF APPROV- ING ‘THEN AND NOW’ PURCHASE the letter is placed at the end ple steps that radiate though ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: of each article. To be consid- the body in synch with the We would sincerely like to Th e Paulding County Auditor has ered for publication, letters music. thank Dr. Gray and his en- certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” must be no longer than 1000 Zumba is recognized by purchase order numbers and payments tire staff for the vigilant care included in the Allowance of Claims words, and you must provide the world’s leading fi tness given Dick over the years. Th e on December 22, 2010, Warrants num- a name along with a phone educators, including AFAA, Paulding County Hospital bering 174056 through 174523 totaling number and/or email to con- ACE, and CanFitPro. With personnel for the excellent $408,587.07; and it is certifi ed that both at the time that the contract or order fi rm validity of content. You sanctioned training programs care; and special thanks to was made (“then”), and at the time that can respond or submit a new in countries like China, Japan, Tom and the Pulmonary re- the County Auditor is completing the letter by email, USPS or fax. Taiwan, Mexico, the United hab which he so thoroughly certifi cation (“now”), that suffi cient Responses need to be re- Kingdom, Canada, and Ven- funds were available or in the process enjoyed for so many years. of collection, to the credit of a proper ceived by Friday at 5:00 pm ezuela, Zumba is taking the To the VFW Auxiliary and fund, properly appropriated and free Ann’s Bright Beginnings the winter and have to hunt to be considered for the next world by storm, and now at Presbyterian Church for the from any previous encumbrance; and Preschoolers were recently for their food each and every publication. We reserve the Liv-Fit. Everyone is invited, bountiful dinner. To Pas- pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code visited by Mr. Bill Grimes day just like we do! right to edit for length, content from teens to seniors, and §5705.41(D)(1), these purchases must tor Mike Pennington for the be approved by resolution of the board from the Defi ance Soil and Shown here with Mr. and worthiness. both women and men. Every- many hours spent with Dick of county commissioners; the Paulding Water Conservaton District! Grimes and some of the neat email: info@westbendnews. body loves Zumba! and his family and his beau- County Commissioners approve the He brought along many furs, props he brought along are Liv-Fit Hicksville will Th en and Now Purchase Orders as sub- net tiful funeral. Th anks also to mitted by the Auditor; and it is found hides, antlers, stuff ed birds, Storm Carter, Aiden Herman launch the Zumba experience those who sent fl owers, cards, and determined that all formal actions turtle shells and pictures to and Samantha Sheedy. Th ese fax: 419-258-1313 with a new six week session food, other remembrances, of this Board of County Commission- teach our preschoolers about children are in the morning USPS: West Bend News starting January 17, 1011. the calls and visits. Th e Defi - ers, County of Paulding, State of Ohio hibernation and migration. class of four and young fi ve PO Box 1008 concerning the adoption of this resolu- ance In-Patient Hospice for tion were adopted in an open meeting We also talked about the ani- year olds with Mrs. Chris Ad- Antwerp, OH 45813 IMPROVEMENTS TO OHIO their kind and caring service. of this Board of County Commission- mals who stay around during ams and Mrs. Ann Miller. 309 ON LIMA’S EAST SIDE To Shawn and Michelle Dool- ers, and that all deliberations of this LETTER TO THE EDITOR ey and their staff for their ex- Board of County Commissioners and TO BE DISCUSSED of any of its committees that resulted cellent assistance. Becky Suvar, Program Manager, PUBLIC NOTICE OF Snowmobiles are a nui- in such formal action, were in meetings Waste Management Education and We will be eternally grate- open to the public in compliance with Awareness Program RATE CHANGE sance when ridden across Th e Ohio Department of ful to you all—Dick fought a all legal requirements including Section Darlene Jordan, Assistant Clerk West Bend Printing and Publishing other’s property, especially Transportation will hold a §121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. Pamela Miller, Administrative As- Inc. also known as The West Bend public meeting to discuss a good fi ght! IN THE MATTER OF APPROV- sistant, Paulding County Economic without permission. —Th e Dick Schilb Family: News will be increasing classifi ed, Anyone doing this across project which will upgrade ING ‘THEN AND NOW’ PURCHASE Development picture, “Home for Sale by Owners”, Vivian, Rick, Janese, Peg ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: Marsha Yuetter , Senior Cen- 210 Oak Street in Antwerp the safety of the Ohio 309 inserts and advertising rates begin- and the Grandchildren Th e Paulding County Auditor has ter Director ning with issue #5 of 2011 (Issue corridor on the east side of certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” will be prosecuted to the full- p IN THE MATTER OF AUTHO- Date: February 2, 2011.) est. Lima. purchase order numbers and payments RIZING THE CLERK FOR THE The increases are necessary to re- —Dana Sosbe Th e meeting is scheduled included in the Allowance of Claims PAULDING COUNTY COMMIS- main viable due to increased print- for Wednesday, January 19 VILLAGE OF PAULDING on December 27, 2010, Warrants num- SIONERS TO ADVERTISE FOR THE ing and mailing costs by the USPS. bering 174525 through 174566 totaling PAULDING COUNTY DOG WAR- The previous augmentation was 3 LIV-FIT LAUNCHES ZUMBA at the Bath Township House, MEETING MINUTES FOR $260,055.92. DEN POSITION: It is certifi ed that both at the time years ago. 2880 Ada Road, Lima. 12/20/10 Th e Board of County Commission- Advertising contracts will continue FITNESS Th e meeting will begin that the contract or order was made ers does hereby authorize the Clerk to (“then”), and at the time that the Coun- the Paulding County Commissioners, to apply at the signed discount per- Paulding Village Council met in with an open house at 5:30 ty Auditor is completing the certifi ca- Nola Ginter, to advertise in a paper of centage based upon the new rates Liv-Fit, located in Hicks- Regular Session on December 20, 2010, listed below. p.m. during which displays at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the tion (“now”), that suffi cient funds were general circulation within the County, ville, is infusing party fun Municipal Building. Mayor White called available or in the process of collection, for two consecutive weeks, the position The new rates beginning February of the project will be available 2, 2011 issue are as follows: into fi tness by launching for viewing and transporta- the meeting to order. to the credit of a proper fund, properly of Paulding County Dog Warden; and Zumba classes! Zumba elimi- Finance Director Tope called roll appropriated and free from any previ- the aforementioned applications will be Pictures will change from $5.00 to tion offi cials will be available with the following members present: ous encumbrance; and pursuant to the accepted in the offi ce of the Paulding $6.00 per column nates the work from working Barb Rife, Kim Sutton, Jim Guelde, Roger Inserts will change from $.07 to $.08 to address questions. Th en at Sierer, and Mike Trausch. Administra- Ohio Revised Code §5705.41(D)(1), County Commissioners until 9:00 a.m., out by combining amazing, or higher depending on weight and 6:15 p.m. a formal presenta- tor Wiebe and Solicitor Jones were also these purchases must be approved Tuesday, January 18, 2011. by resolution of the board of county size. irresistible Latin and interna- tion will begin which will be present. Councilman Randy Daeger was MEETING NOTES OF AP- tional music with dynamic, absent. commissioners; the Paulding County POINTMENTS: Home for Sale by Owners will Sierer motioned to approve the min- Commissioners approve the Th en and followed by a question-and- th Dan Smith – Mr. Smith met with change to $30 per week and in- yet simple exercise moves, us- utes of the December 6 Council meet- Now Purchase Orders as submitted answer session. ing, seconded by Trausch. Vote: all yea. the Commissioners to present informa- cludes a picture and 25 words ($.15 ing their unique intermittent by the Auditor; and it is found and Th e meeting is expected to Trausch presented the Buildings & tion he received from the Black Swamp per word over 25 words) determined that all formal actions of Conservatory. He requested the Com- Classifi ed ads will increase to $7.50 training format. conclude at about 7:15 p.m. Grounds Committee’s December 10th While Zumba embraces all report. Th e following items were dis- this Board of County Commissioners, missioners review the information and for 20 words ($.15 per word over 20 Th e project, which is cur- cussed: County of Paulding, State of Ohio con- respond in a timely manner. words). Bold will continue to add the fundamental principles —Th e Committee met with Dan cerning the adoption of this resolution Georgia Dyson – Ms. Dyson met rently scheduled for con- Smith, Village resident, to discuss the $1.00, the same as before. of fi tness, the extraordinary were adopted in an open meeting of with the Commissioners to discuss her struction in 2013, includes possibility of placing some Village prop- Boxed Ads will change to: Front secret behind Zumba is how erty into a government conservation pro- this Board of County Commissioners, duties as interim dog warden. She up- pages $10.50, Inside pages $8.00 the installation of a raised and that all deliberations of this Board Zumba magically motivates gram. Th e Committee will conduct some dated the Commissioners of the status Thank You’s and Congratulations concrete curb median to con- additional research into the program. of County Commissioners and of any of the dog kennel. will be charged like Classifi ed ads. the body to effi ciently burn trol left -turn movements, the Th e program’s grant application process of its committees that resulted in such calories, eff ectively tone all begins January 5th. formal action, were in meetings open to addition of U-turns at desig- —Th e Committee requested Solici- muscle groups, incorporate tor Jones make additional changes to the the public in compliance with all legal nated locations, reconfi gur- requirements including Section §121.22 full range of motion, and Reservoir Maintenance Agreement. ing of driveways to eliminate Resolution 1248-10 re: Authorizing of the Ohio Revised Code. improve the cardiovascular traffi c confl ict points, the co- the Purchase of Supplies for the Year IN THE MATTER OF APPROV- PIERCE AUTOMOTIVE, INC. system. Fun and music are 2011, was read for the third time. Rife ING ‘THEN AND NOW’ PURCHASE ordination of traffi c signals to motioned to accept the legislation, sec- ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: the two special motivational onded by Sutton. Vote: all yea. Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles provide better fl ow, and the Th e Paulding County Auditor has ingredients. Utilizing the Ordinance 1413-10 re: An Ordinance Complete Auto & Truck Repair addition of sidewalks. Amending and Increasing Appropria- certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” tions for Current Expenses and Other purchase order numbers and payments Exhaust • Batteries • Tires • Tuneups natural beat, tempo, and mu- Th e limits of the project sic transitions, the Zumba Expenditures of the Village of Paulding, included in the Allowance of Claims are from just east of Saratoga Ohio, During the Year Ending Decem- on December 29 2010, Warrants num- Shocks • Oil Change • Transmissions dances seamlessly fl ow from ber 31, 2010, was read for the third time. bering 174567 through 174583 totaling Avenue to just east of Dev- Trausch motioned to accept the legisla- one toning, strengthening, tion, seconded by Rife. Vote: all yea. $75,618.05; and it is certifi ed that both 5045 Co. Rd. 424 onshire Road near the Allen at the time that the contract or order or cardio move into the next. County Fairgrounds. Ordinance 1414-10 re: An Ordinance Participants are constantly to make Permanent Appropriations for was made (“then”), and at the time that Antwerp, OH 45813 All maps, drawings and Current Expenses and Other Expendi- the County Auditor is completing the engaged and entertained with data presented at the meet- tures of the Village of Paulding, State of certifi cation (“now”), that suffi cient the variety of rhythms includ- Ohio, During the Year Ending Decem- funds were available or in the process (419) 258-2727 ing will be available for view- ber 31, 2011, was read for the third time. ing salsa, merengue, samba, Trausch motioned to accept the legisla- of collection, to the credit of a proper ing at the Ohio Department tion, seconded by Rife. Vote: all yea. fund, properly appropriated and free Tope requested $50,000 be trans- from any previous encumbrance; and ferred from the Income Tax fund (#102) pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code to the Police fund (#208). Rife motioned §5705.41(D)(1), these purchases must to approve transferring $50,000 from be approved by resolution of the board the Income Tax fund (#102) to the Police fund (#208), seconded by Sutton. Vote: of county commissioners; now, there- fore the Paulding County Commission- t Bend Country CabinetsHaviland, Ohio all yea. es Ne Wiebe requested approval of the ers approve the Th en and Now Purchase W w Administrator’s Agenda. Th e Agenda Orders as submitted by the Auditor; e s authorizes the Administrator to sign h and it is found and determined that all T an amendment to the original contract formal actions of this Board of County with Fanning-Howey; thus, allowing Custom Kitchen & Fanning-Howey to move forward with Commissioners, County of Paulding, Storm Sewer and Waterline design for State of Ohio concerning the adoption Call for Free Estimate or the Cherry St./North Dr. resurfacing of this resolution were adopted in an Bath Cabinetry schedule an appointment project. Sutton motioned to approve the open meeting of this Board of County Administrator’s Agenda, seconded by Commissioners, and that all delibera- to visit our Showroom Guelde. Vote: all yea. Mayor White wished the residents tions of this Board of County Commis- 888-877-4640 of Paulding a “Safe & Merry Christmas”. sioners and of any of its committees He also thanked Council for their hard that resulted in such formal action, work and dedication in 2010. He noted were in meetings open to the public in Council has spent a lot of time discussing compliance with all legal requirements and authorizing various improvement including Section §121.22 of the Ohio Hunt’s Engine & Machine projects in 2010 (such as the new Water 110 North Main Antwerp, OH 45813 Plant project), and will continue their Revised Code. work into 2011. APPOINTMENTS IN THE OF- Is Your Vehicle Ready for Solicitor Jones noted a “Final De- FICE OF THE COUNTY COMMIS- termination” has been awarded to the SIONERS: WINTER WEATHER? Village making the Lela McGuire Jeff ery Mr. Fred Pieper moved to approve Park exempt from property taxes, and the following appointments for 2011: Engines Transmissions Tune-ups that Tax Form 115 has been prepared and submitted to the County Auditor to deter Nola Ginter, Clerk to the Board of Lube, Oil & Filter Batteries Shocks payment of the CAUV recoupment fees. County Commissioners our ad designs Sutton motioned to pay the bills, sec- Joan Tope, Assistant Clerk Tires Stereos & Speakers Brakes onded by Guelde. Vote: all yea. Corey Walker, Paulding County Remote Starters Alarms Systems Accessories Trausch motioned to adjourn, sec- Department of Job & Family Services onded by Guelde. Vote: all yea. are out of this world! Administrator R. Allen Beamer, Paulding County FINANCIAL SERVICES Ph. 419-258-1800 Fire Marshal 419-258-2000 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 19, 2011 I fi gure he would go 7 or 8 over history of the Midwest and in every major mode of history to improving Ohio’s of precious tax dollars and or 9 pounds because he was and farming that is probably travel and shipping. Most transportation system, with human resources. Historic fi ghting too hard to be a 10 about right. notable, she led the depart- more than $2 billion in con- achievement occurred on so pounder. Th e older a bass gets, Cyrus won a lot of awards ment’s historic $2.1 billion struction projects in 2010 many levels. What we have the less fi ghting and scraping for his invention. He moved construction program in and another $2 billion in undertaken during your ad- he will give you, he just don’t the harvesting along in a hur- state fi scal year 2010—larg- construction for 2011. With ministration was not simply have the energy. ry besides the extra help that est in Ohio history by more the help of transportation ‘change for change’s sake’— I didn’t get that big one, was not needed. than 30 percent—at a time partners in every section of together we have led a trans- but it sure taught me about In 1851 the reaper won when ODOT staffi ng was at the state, we built a strong formational eff ort to better a correct drag setting and the Gold Medal of the day at its lowest in 30 years. foundation for continued connect Team ODOT’s work keep your thumb off the reel the London Crystal Palace Th is foundation for transformation in Ohio’s to Ohio’s economic engine, spindle. Exposition as well as the one transforming how ODOT Well, fellows, I have lost in Paris. Th e papers read that multi-modal system. recognizing that transpor- that big rascal a thousand Cyrus McCormick’s Reaper strategically invests in and Over the past four years, tation and the economy are times over these last 25 years, done more for the case of ag- supports a multi-modal Team ODOT… inextricably linked. THE FISH I NEVER CAUGHT I guess I am sadder and wis- riculture than any other liv- transportation system is —awarded an historic It has been an honor to er. ing man. documented at: http://www. 2,534 construction projects serve in your Administra- By: Stan Jordan See ya! He had a big lawsuit against dot.state.oh.us/policy/Doc- totaling $5.3 billion and tion. Because of your leader- It must have been about John Henry Manny for his in- uments/ODOT-Founda- administered 810 local-let ship, we have put Ohioans to 1984. I was bass fi shing in CYRUS MCCORMICK fringement on McCormick’s tion_for_Transformation. projects for a total of $1.12 work in record numbers. We Lake Istokpoga, Florida. It patents. He had Lincoln and pdf. billion; have built transportation was in February, I guess, be- By: Stan Jordan Stanton as attorneys and they Th e text of Director Mo- —directed more than a projects that are important cause the bass would only bite Readers, I’m really in- won the case. Later Abe Lin- litoris’ letter to Governor billion dollars to improving and are ‘Moving Ohio Into live bait. As a rule bass won’t terested in combines and I coln had Mr. Stanton as his Strickland is below: the safety of state and local A Prosperous New World!’ get lively and hit artifi cial rigs thought I would look up their Secretary of State. Governor Ted Strickland bridges; until the water gets to be 66 history. I hope you enjoy this In 1879 his brother, Lean- Th e Statehouse —documented fewer AGRONOMY DAY IN PAULD- degrees or more. as I do. der, changed the name from Columbus, OH 43215 than 4800 fatalities on state I was with Marshall Guff ey, ING COUNTY Cyrus Hall McCormick Cyrus McCormick & Broth- Dear Governor Strick- roadways, with 2009 repre- a darned good fi sherman was an inventor and founder ers to McCormick Harvesting from Monticello, Kentucky. land, senting the safest year on Paulding County Ex- of the McCormick Harvest- Machine Company. Over the Due to the transition our roads and the safest year tension has scheduled an He lives and fi shes right on ing Machine Company. Now years a number of brothers Lake Cumberland. of Administration, eff ec- at roadway-railroad cross- Agronomy Day Program later on it became part of the have all been included in the tive January 10, 2011, I have ings; Marshall was a M/Sargent company. for Wednesday January 26, International Harvester Com- been notifi ed that I will be —assisted Ohio tran- in WWII and then I guess Cyrus married Nancy 2011 in the Extension Build- pany in 1902. Th is whole fam- released from my current he stayed in the Reserves be- Fowler in 1858, and they had sit agencies in purchasing ing. Registration begins at ily became very prominent in employment with the State 1,170 new fuel-effi cient and cause he had to serve a hitch the Chicago area. seven children. Cyrus died in 8:00 a.m. and the program of Ohio as of midnight on greener buses, worth more in Korea as a M/Sargent in the Cyrus was born in 1809 Chicago in 1884. Th e last part is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. January 9, 2011. Accord- motor pool. on the family farm known as of his life he was an invalid. than $142.6 million; to 2:45 p.m. Well, we found a good spot Walnut Grove in Rockridge Now that’s about all I have ingly, I resign eff ective as of —invested historic lev- Th e program will have just outside of the bull rushes County in Virginia. Th is is in on that company, but I know that date and time. els of contracted or sub- updates from Th e Pauld- and each of us had on about a the Shenandoah Valley on the it also used other names later Just two years ago—on contracted work totaling ing SWCD; Th e Natural 5-6” wild skinner. Th at is to a western side of the Blue Ridge on. In looking back on the January 6, 2009—the citi- $575,454,791 with minority Resources Conservation bass like a T-bone steak is to Mountains. time of the reaper to the new zen-volunteers of Ohio’s 21st and women-owned (DBE) Service; Th e Farm Service a man. His parents were Robert big combines and shellers Century Transportation Pri- fi rms and companies; Agency; and Williamson’s Aft er awhile my bobber McCormick and Mary Ann we have here; also the cotton orities Task Force issued a —surpassed California Crop Insurance Agency. disappeared and I waited a Hall McCormick. He was combine works off this same clear challenge: “We believe as third in nation in total Mark Loux, Extension Spe- few seconds then lightened the eldest of eight children. idea. that in the face of economic active freight rail miles and cialist, Weed Science will up my line and saw that the His father was an inventor Old Cyrus was indeed a upheaval, strategic invest- witnessed a 14 percent in- discuss, “Weed Manage- fi sh was only maybe 10’ away and made some of the ear- big part of American History. ments in transportation crease in Ohioans riding from the boat. Well, I hit him ment for Corn and Soy- lier parts of the reaper. His See ya! can bring new jobs and help passenger trains; hard and over he went tak- beans.” Aft er lunch Pierce father worked on a horse retain the precious ones we —invested $21.9 million Paul, Extension Specialist, ing line by the yard. Well, he drawn reaper for 28 years. He turned and headed clean by already have. By boldly rein- in new sidewalk projects Plant Pathology will present couldn’t market it and so he venting our transportation and $66.1 million in new “Managing Wheat for Yield the boat and I was reeling in stopped working on it. fast as I could and he turned system now, we can position bike path projects; & Quality”, and the last pre- When Cyrus was 21 years Ohio to stimulate and drive —and raised $1.6 million sentation will be given by around and came back to the old his father gave him the back of the boat. the growth of the future.” and 44,294 pounds of food Robert Mullen, Extension deed and rights to the reaper. Th at’s exactly what we for Ohio charities through Well, right about here was Cy and a trusted slave, Jo An- Specialist, Soil Fertility/Nu- did. Under your leadership, employee donations to the when things started to go derson, fi nished the reaper By: Stan Jordan trient Management, on the wrong. Th is big ole’ bass gave in 18 months. It was tested More Blonde Jokes we redefi ned the mission Combined Charitable Cam- “Risk & Reward in Nutrient a big lunge away from the and demonstrated in 1831 ***Two blondes were in a of ODOT—to seven simple paign and the Plow Th rough Management.” boat and towards the open and 1834. (Stan’s note: If you parking lot trying to unlock words—Moving Ohio into a Hunger food drive. Please call the Paulding lake. Well, I guess, I must noticed that in 1831 Paulding the door of their Mercedes Prosperous New World. Th e I am very proud of Team County Extension Offi ce at have had my left thumb on County area was still a dense with a coat hanger. Th ey tried status quo was not accept- ODOT in partnership with 419-399-8225 to pre-reg- the reel too tightly because forest and hardly any popula- and tried to get the door open able. To create jobs in Ohio so many public and pri- istrar for the program by when he lunged, the line all tion. In fact it wasn’t even a but they couldn’t. Th e blonde and rebuild our economy, vate entities and individu- January 20th. You can pay fl ew back into the boat. Never county yet). with the coat hanger stopped we delivered on the largest als who achieved so much the pre-registration fee at before and never since did I In 1847, Cyrus and his for a moment to catch her commitment in the state’s return on the investment the door. tie a spinner type hook holder brother, Leander moved to breath and her friend said on my line. It was supposed to Chicago and built a huge anxiously, “Hurry up, it’s be foolproof even with bear- centralized factory building starting to rain and the top is ings in it to keep the line from making harvesting machines. down!” twisting. NEED ANY PRINTING? Th is product sold very well. ***A blonde was cruising Some of what we print: Th is wall hanger hit that Some of this was helped down the highway at break- line so hard, he straightened by the fact that the railroads neck speed when a cop pulled Notepads Letterheads Brochures Booklets the wire right out of both were just now being built all her over. Bulletins Flyers Business Cards Signs locking devises. over the nation and this was “May I see your license Magnets Envelopes Invoices Carbonless I was sick as I sat there a way of delivering their ma- and registration, please?” with my rod in my hand and a chines. asked the cop. Tickets Receipts Multi-color broken guaranteed fi sh catch- Right about this time, ad- Miff ed, the blonde said, “I ing device on the end of my vertising came about and he wish you guys would get your line and no big bass. had salesmen who could also act together. Just yesterday Th e air turned blue as demonstrate the machines. you took away my license, Marshall read me the riot now today you want me to A man called William H. ELECT act about not tying the hood Seward said of McCormick’s show it to you!” to the line, about having the invention that ‘the Ameri- See ya! ROLLANDfor CLEM drag set too tight, about miss- can frontier moved forward Paulding County Treasurer John Smith ing the only good bite he had thirty miles a year’. As we’re HISTORIC ODOT DIRECTOR for that evening. Town Council sitting here and looking back TO STEP DOWN aulding Count Historic in her position P y MY OFFICE PRO THE and the accomplishments she directed—including the Providing: O state’s largest investment in D S  Accounting transportation construction EMOCRAT ! 813 EST END Ohio 45 W B pport werp, Ant in Ohio history—Ohio De- su Main, our rth r y 309 No urer • you fo y Treas U Count nk ing  Payroll Tha Pauld em for partment of Transportation and Cl oll r by R PRINTING & PPaid fo UBLISHING INC.  Tax Service 714 ELM STREET Director Jolene M. Molitoris You r Su PAULDING, OH 45879 pport S Publishers of the West Bend News free circulation newspaper is mu ch will step down from her po- apprec  Bookkeeping iated sition January 9. Ph. (419) 258-2000  Assisting Small PIZZÁ Appointed in 2009 by Fx. (419) 258-1313 Business setup Ohio Governor Ted Strick- ANY 2 land, Director Molitoris is P.O. Box 1008 Certifi ed Quickbooks the fi rst woman to lead the 101 North Main Street Specialist 12” PIZZAS Antwerp, Ohio 45813 century-old department. Email: $15.00 Under her leadership, [email protected] CALL US FIRST FOR ALL www.westbendnews.net ODOT made investments eva@myoffi ce.pro or Ecclesiastes 12:13 YOUR PRINTING NEEDS 419-399-3060 in every county of the state call 419-263-2222 Established in 1989 PAGE 6 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 19, 2011 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] 686-3944 ext. 140 or email a happier and healthier com- forward.” the Paulding Progress and the Van “FROM THE VANTAGE POINT”: Wert Times Bulletin as Offi cial Notice him at winans.b@vantageca- munity! If you have any spe- Hite will offi cially take newspapers. Th e Board set the Records BUSINESS BASICS reercenter.com. cifi c questions or topics you offi ce in the coming weeks. Commission Committee as the Super- intendent, Treasurer, and Board Presi- It’s not too early to mark would like discussed, you can He will serve through 2012, dent and the 2010 Audit Committee as your calendars for the annual email punkyprune@yahoo. when a special election will the Superintendent, Treasurer, Board Vantage Open House and com be held to fi ll the balance of Vice-President and Board Legislative Liaison. Scholarship Dinner, which Senator Buehrer’s four-year Th e Board approved a Board Ser- will be held on Monday, Feb- HICKSVILLE MASONS BUSY term per Article 2 Section 11 vice Fund to pay for Board expenses and designated Gary Ginter, Interim ruary 7, 2011 from 5:30–7:30 WITH DEGREE WORK of the Ohio Constitution. Treasurer, and Linda Clark, Assistant p.m. Visit the labs, meet the “I am honored and hum- Treasurer, to attend required public teachers, see the blueprints bled to be selected for this op- records training for Western Buckeye WM Scott Ruppert wel- Governing Board members. Ginter was for the renovation and expan- comed everyone to the meet- portunity, which will allow me designated the Interim Treasurer of the sion project!! While you’re to represent the northwestern Western Buckeye ESC and authorized ing and then called the Lodge to sign all Governing Board checks, to here, help support the Van- up and expressed his sympa- Ohio communities where I pay all bills within the limits of the ap- tage Scholarship Fund – a thy with the loss of members lived, taught and coached for propriations as bills and services are re- chicken dinner will be served 13 years,” Hite said. “I look ceived, to invest all inactive funds, and Dick Schilb and Al Hamp- to advance money from fund to fund as (and a kids hot dog meal too) son. A moment of silence forward to working with my needed. Th e Board appointed Assistant from 4:30–7:00 p.m. Drive- Senate colleagues on getting Treasurer Linda Clark to act for the was observed and the charter Treasurer in times of absence, illness, thru and carry-out available!! draped. our economy back on track or other incapacity. Don’t miss it! Elmer Woodcox was the and ensuring our state is a Th e Governing Board appointed place where businesses can the Superintendent as purchasing agent lone 50-year member. Others for 2011, as well as Federal Program THE PUNKY PRUNE on the side line included Tim locate and create jobs.” Coordinator. Th ey also approved the Hite has served in the Superintendent to employ temporary Betts, Bill Metz, Ken Crouch, personnel, authorize attendance to pro- By: Rachel Stern Steiner Will Fleitz, Hanson Lilly, Jai- Ohio House of Representa- fessional meeting, and to act on behalf Vantage junior Taylor Horstman from Ottoville, tries out Aloha West Bend News mie Larson, Mike Villena, tives since 2007, proudly of the Western Buckeye ESC within the sound equipment in the Interactive Media lab. representing the families the limits set by the Governing Board. community! My name is Dick Altman, Mike Altman, Th e Board appointed Bob Miller as tru- Rachel, and I’m West Bend and communities of the 76th In addition to the trade ware, medical terminology, Max Kemerer, Aaron Keme- ant offi cer for Paulding and Van Wert News’ new columnist. A pas- rer, George Underwood, Ray- Ohio House District, which Counties. and industrial and service abbreviations and Anatomy/ sion of my family’s is living includes Hancock and Har- In the regular meeting that fol- programs, there are three Physiology. Build knowledge mond Gillespie, Lee Kallsen, lowed the organization meeting, Super- a healthy, well-rounded life- Jimmie J. Volkert, Jesse Stein- din counties and portions intendent Basinger reviewed the agenda specialized technical business of medical terminology, ab- of Auglaize County. Prior to items with the Board and also updated style and making the most er, Walter Schilb, Steve Schilb, the Board on recent Western Buckeye programs at Vantage. breviations and anatomy. of what God has given us joining the General Assem- For the technologically Develop skills in medical Jamie Chapman, Robert L. activities and personnel issues. for our short time on earth. Stotler Jr., James Kline, Rich- bly, he spent nearly 30 years In the business portion of the regu- creative and artistic stu- transcription, utilize medical While this certainly and most as a teacher and coach. lar meeting, the Board: dent, the Interactive Me- coding, billing and account- ard Wann and Scott Ruppert. **Approved the minutes from the importantly incorporates a A Get-Well card were Outside of his legislative regular December 8, 2010 meeting. dia program off ers exciting ing systems and procedures. work, Hite remains active **Approved the December fi nancial spiritual aspect, treating our signed and sent to Caro- reports as presented by Interim Trea- opportunities. Interactive Students also learn special- bodies and minds as a temple throughout his community, Media is the study of a com- ized computer applications. lyn (Rowan) Carr, widow of surer Gary Ginter. of the Holy Spirit (1 Corin- Wayne Carr and a sympathy serving as the general chair- **Accepted the resignation of Kris- bination of elements such as Th e demand is great for stu- thians 6:19) is something we man for the United Way tine Stuart as Treasurer, eff ective De- music, sound, computer-gen- dents with this educational card was sent to Jamie Chap- cember 31, 2010. strongly value. If we are phys- man with the loss of his fa- Campaign of Hancock Coun- **Assigned Gary Ginter as Interim erated graphics, and video background. ty. He has been accepted into Treasurer and approved a supplemental ically and mentally strong, ther. Birthday cards were sent contract for the position as presented. used for purposes of enter- Interested in seeing how we are better able to handle the Hancock County Sports tainment, presentation, ad- a computer and its systems to Terry Ayers, John Grimm, **Joined the Ohio School Boards what life throws at us, perse- Raymond Gross, Gene Hall of Fame, is an honorary Association (OSBA), subscribed to the vertising, or public relations. work from the inside out? vere through the hard times, member of Kiwanis Interna- electronic OSBA Briefcase, and joined Careers in Interactive Media Th e Network Systems pro- Stauff er, Brandon Wobler and the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund. as well as help and encourage Jamie Chapman. tional and is a member of the **Approved membership for Gary involve creating, designing, gram provides students with those around us. Th is column Benevolent and Protective Ginter in the Ohio Association of and producing interactive the opportunity to work on Th e dues committee re- School Business Offi cials for the 2010- will cover living a healthy ported that all dues for the Order of the Elks of Findlay. 2011 school year. multimedia products and state-of-the-art equipment lifestyle, including nutrition, Hite received a bachelor’s Th e Board went into Executive Ses- 2011 Masonic year and now sion for the discussion of employment services, including the devel- while learning to make basic recipes, fi tness ideas as well as th degree in secondary educa- opment of digitally-generated repairs, network management current and that the 2011 5 of personnel at 6:52 p.m. Th e Board approaches to living a greener district Yearbooks are avail- tion from the University of returned to regular session and the or computer-enhanced media and troubleshooting within Kentucky. He and his wife Di- meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. with lifestyle. I’ll begin this week able for those wishing to at- no additional Board action. Th e next used in business. Students be- the system. Th ey design, with a brief overview of my ane reside in Findlay and have come skilled in manipulating build, install and repair com- tend the Inspections. regular Governing Board meeting of family and how our lifestyle A Th ank-You card was three grown children and one the Western Buckeye Educational Ser- images and information from plex computer network sys- vice Center will be on February 9, 2011 has changed from everything read from Eileen (Hampson) grandchild. starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Van Wert a variety of sources including tems, develop programming we grew up being taught. ESC Offi ce. audio, video, still photos, ani- skills for game creation, and Snyder expressing her grati- It all began when East tude for the exceptional Ma- WESTERN BUCKEYE GOV- mation, text, soundtracks and apply computer forensics and Coast city girl met Midwest digital data using computer information security soft ware sonic memorial service the ERNING BOARD ELECTS country boy. When Kent and Lodge conducted at Smith- ZELKE AS PRESIDENT A big thank you applications and visual and to keep systems safe. Areas I got married, we had decided sound techniques. Internet of study also include VB pro- Brown for her father, the late goes out to each that I would stay home and Al Hampson. Th e Western Buckeye ESC Govern- applications and website cre- gramming, computer archi- tend house and it wasn’t long ing Board held their annual organiza- and everyone for WM Ruppert then called tional Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on ation are also included in this tecture and forensics, infor- before I felt the need to vali- all the cards, phone program. mation and network security, for a Temple Board meet- Wednesday, January 12, 2011 in the date my time during the day. I ing to occur just prior to the Paulding ESC Board offi ce. Board Pres- calls, food and gifts Students interested in the workstation management and had always been interested in ident Pro-Tem Nick Miller welcomed Medical offi ce fi eld can get a business applications. next stated meeting on Janu- Board members and school personnel that I received for nutrition so I began research- ary 26 at 6:30 p.m. Th ere is to the meeting. Superintendent John my 90th birthday. head start in the Medical Of- All of the Vantage business ing what comprised a healthy Basinger presented special certifi cates some concern about the east of appreciation to the Board mem- And I want to espe- fi ce Management program, programs are Tech Prep pro- diet and making as much of where they will learn busi- grams, which means students exterior. Members on the bers as part of the Ohio School Boards cially thank my fam- our food from scratch as pos- Temple Board include Pres. Association’s “School Board Apprecia- ness skills, accounting, soft - can prepare for further edu- sible. Within that fi rst year, tion Month”, which is held annually in ily for the wonderful cation, possibly earn college Scott Ruppert, Bill Metz, Tim January. Kent dropped 40 lbs. from Betts, Dick Wann, Jim Kline Th e Board approved the organi- surprise party that credit for high school course- his already sleek fi gure just zational meeting agenda. Board elec- they hosted in my and Joe Stotler. tions were held with Jerry Zelke being Emerald work, and apply for Tech Prep by making little tweaks in the scholarships to Rhodes State With no further busi- elected President and William Poe II honor and also to types of foods he ate. We both ness, WM Ruppert closed being elected Vice-President of the all who came to visit Cleaning College. felt rejuvenated, full of life Governing Board for 2011. Th e Board If you are interested in the Lodge in due form and appointed Zelke as Delegate and Nick me that day. You all Commercial and and energy. We were sick less harmony and all retired to Miller as Alternate Delegate to the fi nding out about career op- oft en and able to excel at our OSBA Convention. Ron Treece was ap- made my birthday the dining room for food and pointed Student Achievement Liaison Residential portunities in any of these respective sports and hobbies very special. fi elds or have questions about fellowship. Th e next stated and Zelke was appointed Legislative 714 Elm Street Paulding, Ohio 45879 unlike anything we had expe- meeting will be Wednesday, Liaison. Thank you. the business programs at Van- rienced before. We continued Th e Governing Board set their Phone/Fax: tage, please call Ben Winans, January 26 at 7:30 p.m. regular meeting schedule as the second to modify our diet and life- Wednesday of the month. All meetings —Kate Lucas 419-399-7181 Student Services Supervisor style even when I discovered will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will alter- at 419-238-5411 or 1-800- SENATE SCREENING COM- nate between the Paulding and Van 419-399-7336 I was pregnant with our little MITTEE RECOMMENDS Wert ESC offi ces. Th e Board named tomato (Roma is now almost ST 1½). Now we can’t even imag- CLIFF HITE FOR 1 OHIO EICHER’S WOODWORKING SHOP Raise the Barre Dance Studio ine living any other way. We SENATE DISTRICT continue to research new 22319 Ward Rd., Woodburn, IN 46797 • 260-632-1065 has openings for new students ideas, recipes and foods daily. Ohio Senate President Now Refacing Old Cabinetry. Get that In our frugality and at- Tom Niehaus (R- New Rich- New Look you’ve been dreaming in many types of dance classes tempts to rid ourselves of mond) today announced that of in your kitchen harmful products and chemi- State Rep. Cliff Hite (R- Find- for children & adults. lay) has been recommended Granite & Formica & cals, I have also began mak- Solid Surface Countertops ing all of our home cleaning by a Senate screening com- products and personal care mittee for appointment to the And Much More Zumba classes now forming! st items such as shampoo, de- 1 Ohio Senate District, re- 3600 Square Ft. Store & Display 8 week session starts January odorant and toothpaste. We placing former Senator Steve Furniture Store Hours: 25th. Ditch the workout, join have begun composting and Buehrer. Buehrer resigned M-F 8-4:30; Sat 8-2:30; Closed Sun are dreaming about all of his seat earlier this month the party! the scrumptious foods we to become Administrator of will have in our garden come the Ohio Bureau of Workers spring. Compensation. Appointments available for Th is spring will also be my “Cliff Hite knows the many Ballroom wedding lessons—let fi rst marathon attempt. 26.2 challenges that are facing our miles of pure running bliss. state, but he is not afraid to us create a dance for you! Haha, well the actual bliss roll up his sleeves and delve will come aft erwards when I into the issues,” Niehaus said. eat an entire chocolate cake in “His experience in the State- www.raisethebarredance.com celebration. Hey, all things are house as well as the classroom good in moderation! See you will be invaluable to the Sen- 419-399-3222 back next week and cheers to ate as we work to move Ohio PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 19, 2011 WAYNE TRACE JH WRES- dec. 14-3 won against Sawyer HOLGATE BOYS FALL TO ANTWERP TLERS AWARDED 1ST PLACE Temple, WT PAULDING WINS AGAINST CRESTVIEW TROPHY 152 – Isaac Steury, LHS, pin 1:09 won against Tyler Th e Wayne Trace Jr. High Arnett, WT wrestling team was awarded 160 – Garrett Weber, LHS, the fi rst place trophy, af- dec. 10-0 won against Alex ter winning the Ayersville Brenneke, WHS Invitational held Saturday, 171 – Spencer Cooper, January 15 at Ayersville. Th e LHS, pin 3:31 won against Raiders also crowned six in- Brian Richardson, CH dividual champions. George 189 – Braxton Siddons, Clemens IV, Matt Baxter, Ja- CH, inj. def. Aaron Harris, cob Dingus, Josh Reel, Tyler WT Arnett and Justin Pierce each 215 – Alex Jakacki, LHS, took home the gold medals. pin 3:33 won against Ethan Placing in the runner-up spot Gessner, WHS was Zaine Cotterman. Kenny 285 – Jesse David, LHS, Mansfi eld, Grant Gillett and pin 1:54 won against Gunnar Austin Suvar each placed 4th. Barnhart, CH Wayne Trace fi nished 1st with 175 pts. followed by Montpe- ROUND 1 ACAC BOYS BAS- lier 168, Tinora 122, Fairview KETBALL RESULTS 86, Edgerton 84, Hicksville 58, Ayersville 48, Paulding Th e Woodlan Warriors 41, Patrick Henry 3, Stryker opened the fi rst round of 34, Antwerp 23, Defi ance 11 ACAC boys basketball very and Archbold 3. strong. Th e Warriors won: 38- “We had 7 kids going 19 against the South Adams for the championship,’’ said Starfi res. coach Dennis Stabler. “We Score by the quarter: Antwerp pulls an upset against Holgate at home on Th ursday, won 6 of those 7, losing only South Adams – 4 2 5 8=19 January 13. Th e Archer varsity boys basketball team won 30- 1 by a very close dec. We also Woodlan – 10 7 16 5=38 th 21 in a low scoring game. Shown here is junior Bryant Miesle had three 4 place fi nishers, Top scorers of the game: Paulding varsity boys took on Crestview Friday night at getting fouled by the Tigers while attempting a basket. More so over all I would say we did South Adams – Wanner home. Th e Knights started well, but the Panthers gradually pictures at www.westbendnews.net a really great job here today. 9, Fox 3, Muselman 3, Mesh- built their lead to a solid 49-37 win. Shown here is senior All day it was neck and neck berger 2 Dylan Welch scoring for Paulding. Saturday night the Pan- with Montpelier, but in the Woodlan – Emenhiser thers took on Fairview for another win of 66-45. More pic- end we managed to come out 11, Romines 5, Patterson 5, tures at www.westbendnews.net on top.” Mumma 11

PAULDING WRESTLERS WT WRESTLING: A TRIP TO LIMA SPARTAN INVITE WARRIOR COUNTRY WRESTLING RESULTS Th e Wayne Trace Varsity Th ese are the Paulding Wrestling team competed at portion of the results from the the Woodlan Wrestling In- Lima Spartan Invite which vitational on Saturday, Janu- took place on 1/15. Paulding ary 15. Th e Raiders had only as a team fi nished 14th. 1 champion. Joe Stahl 112 Individuals placers: lbs. went undefeated, pinning 112 – Sidney Salinas plac- his opponents in each round. ing 7th Placing 2nd for Wayne Trace 119 – Taylor Deatrick went were Sawyer Temple 145 lbs., 4-1 with a 3rd place fi nish Tyler Arnett 152 lbs. and 125 – Josh Hemker came Aaron Harris 189 lbs. Zach away with a 7th place fi nish Cotterman 140 lbs. placed 3rd. 160 – Derek Shrider ended Placing 4th were Dustin Taylor the day with a 7th place fi nish 103 lbs. and Aaron Miller 119 189 – Ryan Schindler fi n- lbs. Brenden Bergman, 160 ished 8th lbs., and Tim West, 171 lbs., 215 – Nick Hanenkratt placed 6th. fi nished 4th with a 3-2 record “ I thought Joe Stahl did an on the day outstanding job for us today”, 215 – Noberto Naal fi n- commented coach George ished 8th Clemens. “He wrestled very well through the whole tour- WOODLAN TAKES 2ND IN nament. But over all as a team Paulding JV boys took on Crestview Friday night at home Ayersville came to the Raider Palace Th ursday, January 13 THE WOODLAN WRESTLING we need to continue to im- and led the way for the varsity game. Th e JV Panthers won a for a boys basketball game. Wayne Trace struggled the fi rst prove.” solid 53-38 victory. Shown here is junior Jacob Bauman scor- INVITATIONAL half, nearly coming back in the 2nd, but fell short at the end ing a basket for Paulding. More pictures at www.westbend- with a fi nal score of 24-28. Shown here is Raider sophomore news.net Woodlan High School REP. WACHTMANN TO Ryan Kortokrax shooting under the basket. More pictures at SERVE AS CHAIRMAN OF www.westbendnews.net played host to the Woodlan Wrestling Invitational on LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Have Something to sell? SUPPORT YOUR January 15, 2011. Eight area LOCAL businesses. Their high school wrestling teams State Representative Lynn Classifi ed ads are $6.00 for 25 advertising pays for your HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL LIVE participated. Wachtmann (R-Napoleon) words or less and only $.10 for paper! ON WKSD 99.7FM Team results: today was appointed by each additional word. Join us for the current basketball games in Leo – 235, 1st; Woodlan Speaker William G. Batch- our area! Check out our schedule – 230, 2nd; Churubusco – 189, elder (R-Medina) to serve as rd th chairman of the Health and Th rs. Jan. 20 Wayne Trace at Hicksville boys 3 ; Greenville – 152.5, 4 ; Wayne Trace – 150, 5th; Fre- Aging Committee during Fri. Jan. 21 Spencerville at Crestview boys mont – 124.5, 6th; Bishop Lu- the 129th General Assembly. Sat. Jan. 22 Antwerp at Lincolnview boys ers – 88, 7th; Blufft on – 42, 8th Additionally, he will serve A Wellness Center • Hicksville, Ohio Tues. Jan. 25 Crestview at St. John boys Individual Weight Class on the Insurance Committee Ron Burt will host the “Final Buzzer” Show on Championship Matches: and the Commerce and Labor  Yoga (200 hour trained yoga instructor) Friday nights after the high school broadcast game 103 – Jay Knepp, WHS, Committee.  Zumba (even a class in Antwerp!) with all the high school scores on WKSD. dec. 8-0 won against Ryan “I believe that my previ-  Personal Training (and small group training) ous experience with these is- Fawcett, LHS  Turbo Kick (coming soon to Antwerp!) 112 – Joe Stahl, WT, pin sues will augment my work Hicksville Schools invite you to 1:00 won against Travis Nor- on these committees,” said • Step • Fusion • Karate • Massage Therapy man, WHS Rep. Wachtmann. “I’m eager 119 – Nelson Roberts, GV, to get to work and guide legis- Amanda Ross • 419-542-6946 • Will-power tness.com A CHILI COOK-OFF inj. def won against Tyler lation to benefi t the people of Thursday, January 20th Wilms, FHS the 75th District and Ohio in 125 – Philip Gerber, BF, general.” In our school Commons dec. 6-2 won against Lucas Rep. Wachtmann is cur- (before the WT vs HV Boys Basketball game) Wilms, FHS rently serving his third con- DOG FOOD FOR SALE 130 – Haydan Parisot, secutive term in the Ohio We are serving 6 bowls of different WHS, dec. 9-3 won against House of Representatives, Available at: varieties of chili, a dessert, and a drink for $5! Adam Boggess, CH having previously served as 135 – Corey Botts, LHS, both a state representative SMALLEY’S BODY SHOP CARRY-OUTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. dec. 7-3 won against Jon and state senator. In addition Located 3 Miles South of Antwerp on the Raugh, BF to his work as a legislator, he Come and enjoy a warm, delicious meal 140 – Cody Zink, WHS, is the president of Maumee corner of SR 49 and 111 pin 2:52 won against Zach Valley Bottling, Inc. and a and help out a great cause! Stull, GV partner in Culligan Water Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. 145 – Ben Edwards, GV, Conditioning. or by Phone at 419-258-2584 PAGE 8 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 19, 2011 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] The West Bend News PAULDING COUNTY COM- Last Week’s answers to “Animal Trivia” MISSIONERS MEETING 1 MINUTES FOR 1/5/11 M Sudoku Puzzle 2 3 4 P IGEON C Th is 5th day of January, 2011, the OU H (NAPSA)—To ensure that Board of County Commissioners met patients have access to the infor- in regular session with the following AS E 76 members present: 5 6 mation they need to make an K ITTENS E H Tony Zartman, Tony Burkley, Fred informed choice about breast Pieper, and Nola Ginter, Clerk AS T O reconstruction, the Cancer Sup- 7 56 ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: NBEAVER port Community launched Warrants documented as 174624 8 “Frankly Speaking About Cancer: through 174631 for County Bills were GCAME L H S 2931Spotlight on Breast Reconstruc- approved and certifi ed to the County AAU E tion,” developed with support Auditor for payment. 9 IN THE MATTER OF AU- R AT T E from Mentor Worldwide LLC. 10 Learn more at www.Cancer THORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF OFCW 11 12 SupportCommunity.org. PAULDING COUNTY DEPART- O STR I CH H S MENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES 13 14 TO SIGN PURCHASE ORDERS, SIAM M OVE 15 16 7851 VOUCHERS, PAYROLL, CHANGE F C HAME L EON V OF APPROPRIATIONS FORM, AND CHANGE OF ESTIMATED REV- RPELE 17 18 19 20 96 2 4 ENUE FORM: C OPPERHEAD EGYPT I ANS Th e Director of the Paulding GI N SE County Department of Job & Family 47 Services is appointed by the Board of GZ L 21 Paulding County Commissioners; and EWHALE the Paulding County Auditor’s Offi ce 22 358 performs accounting functions for the C HICKEN O Department of Job & Family Services, W as may directed by the Director of the Paulding County Department of Job 918 3 * * * MENT TO THE PAULDING COUN- Corey Walker, Department of Job A new online educational & Family Services; and the Paulding County Auditor’s Offi ce requires the TY HOMELAND SECURITY ADVI- and Family Services – Mr. Walker pre- resource, www.BloodSugar Basics. Paulding County Board of Commis- SORY COMMITTEE: sented accounting delegation forms for PAULDING COUNTY GRAND 06/08/1981, Non support of com, has just launched to help sioners’ authorize the Director of the Th e Board of County Commis- signatures (see resolutions above). Dis- JURY INDICTMENTS dependants, F-5 (2 counts) people living with diabetes, their Paulding County Department of Job sioners does hereby appoint Mr. Fred cussed the building upkeep and main- Joseph M. Farmer, families and loved ones learn & Family Services to sign purchase Pieper to serve as the Commissioners’ tenance. Mr. Walker reports the roof about the importance of under- orders, vouchers, payroll, Change of representative on the Paulding County project on the Jacob Eaton Children’s Paulding County Pros- 09/19/1980, Payne, Ohio, Non standing and managing low and Appropriations form, and Change of Homeland Security Advisory Commit- Home will begin soon. support of dependants, F-5 high blood sugar. Estimated Revenue form to accomplish tee for 2011. Lou Ann Wannemacher, Paulding ecuting Attorney Joseph R. IN THE MATTER OF APPOINT- County Treasurer – Ms. Wannemacher Burkard announced that the Brian C. Ward, 07/20/1980, accounting tasks; the Board of County Commissioners does hereby authorize MENT TO THE NORTHWEST OHIO reports tax collections are going well. Paulding County Jury Indict- Indianapolis, Indiana, Im- Corey Walker, Director of Paulding COMMUNITY ACTION (NOCAC) She also presented the December, 2010, ed 13 persons on Th ursday, portuning, F-5 County Department of Job & Fam- BOARD: investment report and investment in- ily Services, to sign purchase orders, Th e Board of County Commission- come report. January 13, 2011. Ryan D. Brickel, ers does hereby appoint Mr. Fred Pieper Clayton Howell – Mr. Howell met 11/17/1983, Fort Wayne, Indi- (NAPSA)—The ability to vouchers, payroll, Change of Appropri- Lance El Adkins, ations form, and Change of Estimated to serve as the Commissioners’ repre- with the Commissioners at his request 03/30/1987, Rape, F-1 (2 ana, Importuning, F-5 deduct the interest paid on a Revenue form for accounting functions sentative on the Northwest Ohio Com- to discuss his real estate tax bill. Th e Nathan P. Culler, mortgage can translate into sig- directed to be performed by the Pauld- munity Action Commission (NOCAC) Commissioners explained Mr. Howell’s counts) Board for the year 2011. options through the Board of Revi- 01/01/1987, Paulding, Ohio, nificant savings come tax time, ing County Auditor’s Offi ce; and that Steven L. Barker, say the experts at National Asso- said authorization is granted for one IN THE MATTER OF APPOINT- sions. 04/14/1961, Paulding, Ohio, Gross sexual imposition, F-4 ciation of Realtors(r. For more year beginning January 1, 2011, and MENT TO THE AREA OFFICE Travis McGarvey, Paulding Coun- Pandering Sexually Oriented Dustan Goodenough, information about the mortgage ending December 31, 2011, renewable ON AGING OF NORTHWESTERN ty Engineer; Susan Simpson, Paulding interest deduction and other tax annually at the Board of County Com- OHIO, INC.: County Auditor; Paul Hill and Mike Matter Involving a Minor, 12/30/1983, Paulding, Ohio, Th e Board of County Commis- Kauser, Paulding Township Trustees; benefits of owning a home, visit missioners’ discretion. Gross sexual imposition, F-4 sioners does hereby appoint Mr. Fred and Ed Stabler and Jim Overmyer, Har- F-4, Pandering Obscenity In- www.houselogic.com. IN THE MATTER OF THE DI- Casey L. Owens, RECTOR OF PAULDING COUNTY Pieper to serve as the Commissioners’ rison Township Trustees – Commis- volving a Minor, F-2 representative to the Area Offi ce on Ag- sioner Burkley explained the history of Hector Leal, 09/21/1970, 03/04/1985, Cloverdale, Ohio, DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES DELEGATING AUTHO- ing of Northwestern Ohio, Inc., for the 2001 TIF agreements for the Shilder- Van Wert, Ohio, Driving Breaking and entering, F-5 RIZATION TO SIGN PURCHASE year 2011. ink (Fund 110) and Zylstra (Fund Michael A. Toney, ORDERS, VOUCHERS, PAYROLL: IN THE MATTER OF APPOINT- 123) dairy farms. Ms. Simpson shared While Intoxicated, F-4 MENT TO THE PAULDING COUN- spreadsheets for both funds, noting Nathan A. Hornish, 09/21/1970, Paulding, Ohio, On the 5th day of January, 2011, the Paulding County Commissioners TY SENIOR CENTER STEERING the shortage of TIF dollars collected to 08/16/1986, Hicksville, Ohio, importuning, F-5 passed a resolution authorizing the Di- COMMITTEE: pay the notes taken out on behalf of the Failure to comply with signal Chris M. Bealhen, rector of the Paulding County Depart- Th e Board of County Commis- road improvement projects. Discussion ment of Job & Family Services to sign sioners does hereby appoint Mr. Fred on the wind farms and the tax distribu- of Police Offi cer, F-3 07/11/1984, Paulding, Ohio, Pieper to serve as the Commissioners’ tion was briefl y discussed. importuning, F-5, Escape, F- appropriate forms to accomplish spe- Whitney L. Labounty, cifi c accounting tasks to be performed representative to the Paulding County Travis McGarvey, Paulding County 3 Senior Center Steering Committee for Engineer – Mr. McGarvey requested * * * by the Paulding County Auditor’s Of- fi ce; and in the event of his absence, N. the year 2011. authorization to purchase equipment Corey Walker, Director of the Paulding IN THE MATTER OF MAINTE- for 2011 (see resolution above). County Department of Job & Family NANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVE- Marsha Yeutter, Paulding County Services, has delegated authority to ap- MENT OF PAULDING COUNTY Senior Center – Ms. Yeutter met with prove purchase orders, vouchers, and ROADS, CULVERTS AND BRIDGES the Commissioners to discuss the main- payroll to employees Janice Chambers FOR THE YEAR 2011: tenance of the Senior Center kitchen and Lyndon Fields and has completed Th e Board of County Commission- area. She is in the process of getting Fountain of Faith ers has decided that the health, welfare, estimates to repair and paint the ceil- the authorization forms required by the Paulding County Auditor’s Offi ce; and safety of the people of Paulding ing and the walls. Commercial painting the Board of County Commissioners County can best and most effi ciently specifi cations will be followed. does hereby authorize Janice Cham- serviced by the “Force Account” in Randy Shaff er, Paulding County bers and Lyndon Fields to approve matters pertaining to the construction, EMA – Mr. Shaff er met with the Com- purchase orders, vouchers, and payroll reconstruction, improvement, main- missioners to discuss the bids for the in the absence of Corey Walker, Direc- tenance, or repair of Paulding County generator project. It was decided to tor of Paulding County Department of roads, bridges, and culverts; the Board reject all bids and the project will be Job & Family Services; and that said of County Commissioners does hereby re-bid. FREE authorization is granted for one year authorize Travis McGarvey, Paulding Judge Tiff any Beckman, Common beginning January 1, 2011, and ending County Engineer, to proceed by force Pleas Court – Judge Beckman reported December 31, 2011, renewable annually account for the maintenance, repair she will be recommending Mr. Jamie at the Board of County Commissioners’ and improvement of county roads, cul- Hughes be appointed to the WORTH discretion. verts and bridges for the year 2010; and board. She also discussed internet ac- IN THE MATTER OF COR- the Board of County Commissioners cess in the Common Pleas court room RECTING A PAYROLL ERROR does hereby authorize the County En- and questioned cleaning services. FROM 2010 IN THE EMERGENCY gineer to close necessary roads, bridges Medical Clinic and culverts for the performance of MANAGEMENT AGENCY (EMA) PAULDING COUNTY COM- said force account work pursuant to the FUND # 079: MISSIONERS MEETING Darlene Jordan was appointed on Ohio Revised Code, Section 5543.19. January 11, 2010, as Assistant Clerk, IN THE MATTER OF AUTHO- MINUTES FOR 1/10/11 said appointment to take eff ect on De- RIZING THE PAULDING COUNTY ENGINEER TO PURCHASE EQUIP- cember 26, 2009; and Darlene Jordan’s Th is 10th day of January, 2011, the salary amount was set at $12.00 per MENT FOR 2011: Th e Board of County Commission- Board of County Commissioners met hour; and the Emergency Management in regular session with the following ers does hereby authorize Travis Mc- Is coming to Agency’s (EMA) payroll worksheet in- members present: dicated an incorrect hourly rate of $9.52 Garvey, Paulding County Engineer, to Tony Zartman, Tony Burkley, and per hour for Darlene Jordan for 47.25 of pursue purchasing the following equip- Nola Ginter, Clerk; Absent: Fred Pieper her hours worked in 2010; the Board of ment for calendar year 2011: IN THE MATTER OF AMEND- County Commissioners does hereby di- Th ree (3) dump trucks, two (2) ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPRO- rect the County Auditor to correct the mowing tractors, one (1) dozer, and one PRIATION (FUND 178): Antwerp hourly rate for Darlene Jordan’s 2010 (1) distributor Th e Board of County Commission- payroll by processing her payroll for the IN THE MATTER OF REJECT- ers does hereby direct the County Audi- diff erence of $117.18 and issuing Dar- ING BIDS FOR A STANDBY GEN- tor to amend the 2011 Annual Appro- lene Jordan a check for the net pay due. ERATOR SYSTEM AND TRANSFER priation and hereby direct the Paulding IN THE MATTER OF AMEND- SWITCH: County Auditor to appropriate unap- propriated funds: ING THE 2011 ANNUAL APPRO- Th e Board of County Commission- Fund 178 – Spay and Neuter Grant, PRIATION (FUND 217): ers does hereby reject all bids received Saturday, January 22, 2011 and opened on December 22, 2010, 178-001-00001/Medical Expenses, Th e Board of County Commission- for the standby generator system and $1,655.00 ers does hereby direct the County Audi- IN THE MATTER OF THE OR- tor to amend the 2011 Annual Appro- transfer switch project. IN THE MATTER OF AU- GANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF From 8:00-10:00 am priation and hereby direct the Paulding COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: County Auditor to appropriate unap- THORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PAULDING COUNTY EMA TO AD- Th e Board of County Commission- propriated funds: ers, according to Ohio Revised Code, VERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE EMA Fund 217 – FY 2008 EMPG Grant, Section 305.05, does hereby appoint 217-001-00001/Other Expenses, GENERATOR PROJECT: Tony Zartman to serve as President of At 422 West River Street $11,000.00 Th e Board of County Commis- the Board of County Commissioners IN THE MATTER OF APPOINT- sioners does hereby authorize Randy for 2011; and appoint Tony Burkley to MENT TO THE FAMILY AND CHIL- Shaff er, Paulding County EMA Direc- serve as the Vice President of the Board Antwerp, Ohio 45813 DREN FIRST COUNCIL: tor, to advertise in a paper of general of County Commissioners for 2011; and (across from the A&W) Th e Board of County Commission- circulation within the County for three the offi cial meeting days of the Board ers does hereby appoint Mr. Tony Burk- consecutive weeks for bids for the EMA of County Commissioners will be ley to serve as the Commissioners’ rep- Generator Project. each Monday and Wednesday, exclud- resentative on the Family and Children EXECUTIVE SESSION: ing holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to close of First come, fi rst serve. First Council for the year 2011. A motion was made by Mr. Tony business in the Commissioners’ Offi ce in the basement of the Paulding County IN THE MATTER OF APPOINT- Burkley to go into executive session at 11:32 a.m. with the County Prosecutor Courthouse. Open to the fi rst 15 Patients MENT TO THE JOHN PAULDING MEETING NOTES OF AP- HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOARD: to discuss legal matters. Th e motion was seconded by Mr. Fred Pieper. All POINTMENTS: Th e Board of County Commission- Georgia Dyson, Interim Dog War- ers does hereby appoint Tony Burkley members voted yea. At 11:45 a.m. all members present den – Ms. Dyson met briefl y with the Patients must NOT have any type of health insurance, to serve as the Commissioners’ repre- Commissioners to present several bills sentative on the John Paulding Histori- agreed to adjourn the executive session and go into regular session. for payment approval. Th e matter of vol- including Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. cal Society Board for the year 2011. unteer help at the kennel was discussed MEETING NOTES OF AP- IN THE MATTER OF APPOINT- and also options for lawn-mowing. POINTMENTS: PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 9 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 19, 2011 1/19 – Muffi n, applesauce, WEST BEND NEWS COMIC STRIP CONTEST WINNER milk 1/20 – Cereal bar, graham crackers, juice, milk 1/21 – Assorted cereals, graham crackers, juice, milk 1/24 – Cereal bar, graham crackers, juice, milk 1/25 – Assorted cereals, graham crackers, juice, milk Paulding Elementary – Lunch: 1/19 – Pizza, corn, fruit, milk 1/20 – Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes, gravy, bread, fruit, milk 1/21 – Egg & cheese om- elet, hash browns, raisin muf- fi n, juice, milk 1/24 – Nachos w/cheese, peas ‘n carrots, fruit, milk 1/25 – Vegetable beef soup w/crackers, bread w/marga- rine or peanut butter, fruit, milk Oakwood Elementary Nicholas Cantrell, of Oakwood, son of Melissa and Dennis Osborne, is together, and he also likes to hunt with his coon dogs. Th ey also have – Breakfast: in the 6th grade at Oakwood Elementary. Nicholas has a sister, Taylor, 15, a dog named Little Ann. Nicholas’ comic strip portrayed a boy getting 1/19 – Pillsbury mini ma- and a brother, Josh, 13. Nicholas likes math, drawing and putting things bested by a bird. ple pancakes, juice, milk 1/20 – Egg, cheese & bacon burrito, fruit, milk PAULDING ELEMENTARY Shelbie Stahl, Libby Mobley, Alexis Wright Bragg, Kacy Brumett, Ryan tage cheese 1/21 – Assorted cereals, HONOR ROLL 2ND 9 WEEKS Miah Coil, Travis Couts, Wil- 5th Grade – Kaylee Bennett, Girardot 1/25 – Chicken nuggets or crackers, juice, milk 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR liam Postelwaite, Abbigaile Hailee Carothers, Kaitlyn 3.329-3.0 – David Altic, Deli wrap, apple crisp, green 1/24 – Assorted cereals, McMichael, Hunter Powell, Clevinger, Caleb Cline, Jacob Katlyn Bissell, Justin Bute, beans, milk; PLUS: Salad bar crackers, juice, milk 3rd GRADE: Gabriella Stahl, Cassie Bishop, Dunderman, Russell Farrell, Andrew Coleman, Braeden or Pudding cup 1/25 – Breakfast pizza, All A’s – Jacob Deisler, Ju- Shawn Jackson, Blake Ander- Zeb Getrost, Dakota Griffi s, Hormann, Cameron Huss, Menus are subject to juice, milk lianna Fife, Kaylie Tressler, son, Zach McCorkle, Michael Brooke Hatlevig, Christian Lydia Yenser change. Oakwood Elementary Gage Smith, Katelyn Strayer, Kohart, Devon Smith, Abbie Huss, Brandon Laney, Riley FRESHMEN: PEVS BREAKFAST & LUNCH – Lunch: Adams, Kaylee Plummer, Al- McAlexander, Becca McCro- 4.0-3.67 – *Aaron Schenid- Sidney Kohart, Zoe Kochel, MENUS FOR THE WEEK OF 1/19 – Pepperoni & cheese exandra Brown, Corbin Ko- skey, Amelia Miller, Ashley er, Kirsi Smith, Brock Taylor, Riley Coil, Savannah Shep- 1/19 THROUGH 1/25 breadstick w/sauce, green herd, Tyrel Goings, Matthew hart, Ryan Woodring, Cas- Miller, Jonathon Pendergrast, Nathan Zuber beans, fruit, milk Schroeder, Kolson Egnor, sidy Posey Callie Perry, Dylan Peters, 3.669-3.33 – Dalton Grem- 1/20 – Chicken & noodles, Koleton Porter, Kortney ling, Katie Hunt, Erik Miesle, MS/HS – Breakfast: Sydney McCullough 1/19 – Ham, egg & cheese peas, bread, fruit, milk All A’s & B’s – Kiarra ANTWERP ELEMENTARY Smith, Rachel Williamson Kyle Recker, Matthew Rein- 1/21 – Taco in a bag, let- 6th Grade – Joshua Eh- hart, Kirsi Smith croissant, juice, milk Hawn, Tommy McGrath, SCHOOL HONOR ROLL SEC- 1/20 – French toast stix, tuce & cheese, fruit, milk Jaden Verfaillie, Megan Gar- OND NINE WEEKS 2010-11 linger, Marissa Elkins, Mack- 3.329-3.0 – Zachary De- 1/24 – Chicken strip wrap enzie Hart, Evan Hilton, long, Colton Hall, Jenna Han- sausage links, juice, milk rity, Jordan Mudel, Tyler SCHOOL YEAR 1/21 – Sausage gravy w/ w/lettuce, green beans, fruit, Stahl, Dustin Keeran, Savan- Becca Johanns, Trey Mills, kinson, Nathanael Hawley, milk Emilee Phillips, Derek Reeb, Bailey Jones, Tiff any Romero biscuits, juice, milk nah Shepherd, Brandon Jack- All A’s: 1/24 – Breakfast pizza, 1/25 – Corn dog, baked son, Ivy Riggenbach, Mayla rd Hanna Richey, Arron Rome- EIGHTH GRADE: beans, fruit, milk 3 Grade – Madison ro, Peyton Short, McKenzie 4.0-3.67 – Maria Brad- juice, milk Wolfrum, Nathan Hodge, Boesch, Aleyah Cline, Alyssa 1/25 – Tator tots w/cheese, Menus are subject to Joel Schneider, Clae Clemens, Turpening bury, Michaela Burns, *Nicole change. Fuller, Adison Hindenlang, Hughes, Sarah Neace, *Jacob sausage links, juice, milk Jacob Rose, Gracie Burtch, Chloe Saul, Blake Schuette, MS/HS – Lunch: Seth Dysinger, Cole Mabis, ANTWERP JR/SR HIGH O’Donnell, *Collin Perry, Elyse Steury, Melanie Wann *Joshua Steiner, Nathan Sw- 1/19 – Idaho nachos or Tyler Snipes, Julia McMaster, 4th Grade – Kendall Bill- SCHOOL HONOR ROLL Breaded chicken w/bun, green Want to Advertise, Drake Seals, Katie Strayer SECOND NINE WEEKS enson, Olivia Tempel, Kelsey but don’t know man, Austin Chirgwin, Jason Titus, Alexander Vail bean casserole, assorted fruit, 4th GRADE: Dunstan, Iris Sorrell, Jared 2010-2011 milk All A’s – Charles Clapsad- 3.669-3.33 – Julia Balser, where to start Sukup, Joshua Sukup Steven Bowers, Dionica Burk, 1/20 – Beef stew w/biscuits, dle, Eugene Hemenway, Macy 5th Grade – Noah Cline, * Denotes 4.0 warm apple dessert, milk Iler, Jaret Miller, Kamdyn Et- Jarrett Bute, Alston Doc- Brian Geyer, Alex Hinden- SENIORS: tor, Logan Emerson, Remien 1/21 – Chili dog w/bun, zler, Tristan Kinder, Brayton lang, Joshua Poulson, Kylee 4.0-3.67 (with no grade less oven potatoes, assorted fruit, Stuckey, Shana Manz, Ethan Jackson, Magdalene Rein- Trauterman then a B-) – Rachel Banks, Ka- hart, Bailee Sigman, Kelsey milk ? Matty, Heather Manz, Luke th Call 6 Grade – Emma But- leb O’Donnell, Anthony Reid, Titus, Claire Van Vlerah 1/24 – Country fried steak, Brewer zin, Matthew Dooley, Zach- Taylor Vail, *Alaine Wetli whipped potatoes w/gravy or All A’s & B’s – Alex Arend, SEVENTH GRADE: The WEST BEND NEWS ary McDaniels, Erica Meyer, 3.669-3.33 (with no grade 4.0-3.67 – Sidney Barn- Turkey pie/biscuit, assorted Taylor Jury, Cory Adams, Ala- Brandon Pendergrast, Jaime less than a C+) – Shaile fruit, milk na Newsome, Kalyn Strahley, house, Avery Braaten, *Em- Ryan, Jarrison Steiner, Mag- Chamberlain, Zachary Cole- ily Derck, *Elizabeth Hawley, 1/25 – Grilled chicken sal- Alex Cardin, Haylee Domi- gie Wilson man, Andrew Ehlinger, Van- ad, garlic bread stick, assorted nique, Brock Schooley, Bai- Audrie Longardner, *Anne A’s & B’s: essa Gordon, Logan Lucas, Miesle, Aaron O’Donnell, fruit, milk ley Manz, Zach Dye, Rachel 3rd Grade – Sayge Boni- Cody Mabis, Bethany Polter, Paulding Elementary Walker, Dustyn McCloud, Kiana Recker, Iann Roebel, fas, Karsyn Brumett, Aly- Sierra Short, Loni Walk, Toni Jacob Sukup, Allison Taylor, – Breakfast: Casey Holman, Carson Shull, via DeVore, Shay Donnelly, Winslow Lexie Beckman, Sydney Price, Samuel Williamson, Jenna Boston Dunderman, Gavyn 3.329-3.0 (with no grade Wilson, Cayla Woodcox Courtney Luderman, Fletcher Dunn, Jacob Eaken, Chase less than a C) – Brandi Al- Cook, Leah Nusbaum, Ethan 3.669-3.33 – Mikayla Friend, Izik Garrett, Destiney drich, Jessie Arnold, Nicholas Boesch, Erik Buchan, Jef- Letso, Mallory Taylor, Bran- Gerken, Carlie Hanes, Codee Berry, Jessica Betzer, Mitchel Sherry Sales And Service don Scott, Joseph Reineck, frey Coleman, Serena Drake, Hathaway, Nicole Kashner, Buchan, Tanner Copsey, Breanna LaFountain, Joshua TIRES AT WHOLESALE PRICES Scott Keeran, Madison Hull, Garrett Laney, Nicholas Mc- Dylan Crawford, Desiree Haleigh Stallbaum, Mary Longardner, Drake Neace, All Brands and Sizes Creery, Kendyl Miller, Sydney Delgado, Brandon Dix, Trev- Brittany Smith Cate Panico, Nicholas Bar- Miller, Randall Mills, Han- or Gremling, Joshua Hilton, cars • trucks • motorcycles • atvs nett, Abbie Leaman, Hailey 3.329-3.0 – Justice Clark, nah Rettig, Holly Sanders, Ju- Zachary Kimmel, Jordan Sierra Cline, Domino Daugh- Harris, Jennifer Stahl, Briana lia Steiner, Tim Taylor, Shayla Koppenhofer, David Morrow, Out of the Way But Less to Pay! Townley, James Craig, Rachel erty, Kennedy McMichael, Wieland BreAnne Murlin, Audrey Kirsten Price, Kayle Slattery Ringler, Kristen Razo 4th Grade – Keaton Al- Winhover 9917 Road 171, Oakwood, OH 5TH GRADE: timus, Ashton Barhhouse, JUNIORS: All A’s – Audrey Manz, Tyler Bauer, Harley Boger, 4.0-3.67 – Jayla Chamber- LUNCH MENUS FOR 419-594-3305 Isaac Baldwin, Brianna Gor- Adam Butzin, Kati Carr, lain, Jessica Marlin, Ann Re- ANTWERP LOCAL SCHOOL rell, Jordan Weidenhamer, Braden Evans, Gene Garrett, inhart, Th omas Taylor, Ellise FOR THE WEEK OF 1/19 Brian Matson, Caitlyn Myers, Kaitlyn Hamman, Kaleb Ki- Wetli THROUGH 1/25 Kalen Kelly, Marcus Miller, racofe, Nathan Lee, Aidan 3.669-3.33 – Sabryna Al- Emma McMaster, Savannah McAlexander, Aubree Rager, len, Kelsea Burns, Morgan 1/19 – Tex-Mex chili or Habern, Cade McGarvey Charity Roebel, Gage Speaks, Cramer, Brandon Dunder- Cook’s choice, french fries, ALL A’S AND B’S – Ethan Aubree Sproles, Joel Steiner, man, Zachary Dunlap, Nich- peaches, milk; PLUS: Salad Dominique, Alexia Griffi th, olas Herndon, Jessica Lang- bar or Jello cup ham, Ty Lee, Bryant Miesle, 1/20 – BBQ rib on bun or Phone: 419-258-1917 14777 S.R. 49 - Antwerp Tricia Smalley, Alysha Stuck Spicy chicken strips, peas, Riverside “North of Antwerp, just before the bridge.” 3.329-3.0 – Hayley Feich- pears, milk; PLUS: Salad bar priced right ter, Cassandra Harter, Joseph or Fruit Everyday! Hardware Hilton, Alex North, Kyle 1/21 – Southwest pizza or Reinhart, Tayler Shaff er, Ja- Ham salad sandwich, rosey Does your car, van, or cob Shook, Samantha Smith, applesauce, cole slaw, brown- Truck’s exterior or interior need cleaned? Hannah Tempel ie, milk; PLUS: Salad bar or Call Jerry about detailing. SOPHOMORES: Cook’s choice 4.0-3.67 – Shawn Dooley, 1/24 – Hot ham & cheese
Tires & Tire Repair Morgan Williamson, Jesse on bun or Cook’s choice, or- Phone: 419-258-1917 • 14777 S.R. 49 - Antwerp, OH 45813 Wilson ange smiles, diced potatoes, “North of Antwerp, Just before the bridge.” 3.669-3.33 – Nicholas milk; PLUS: Salad bar or Cot- PAGE 10 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 19, 2011 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] PAULDING COUNTY COM- Fund/County Auditor/Medicare TO: 001-002-00016/General Fund/ PC TIGERS TAKE WIN FROM MISSIONERS MEETING County Auditor/Weights and Measures ZUMBA FOR CHARITY Travel MINUTES FOR 12/22/10 AMOUNT: $45.00 AUGLAIZE CO. IN THE MATTER OF RESCIND- Th is 22nd day of December, 2010, the ING A RESOLUTION APPROVING A Board of County Commissioners met in MODIFICATION IN THE 2010 ANNU- AL APPROPRIATION (FUND 009): regular session with the following mem- th bers present: On the 13 day of December, 2010, Tony Zartman, Tony Burkley, Ed- the Board of County Commissioners ad- ward Straley, and Nola Ginter, Clerk opted a resolution to modify the 2010 an- ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: nual appropriation in the Engineer – Gas Warrants documented as 174050 Tax (Fund 009); and the aforementioned through 174517 for County Bills were ap- resolution was a duplication of a resolu- proved and certifi ed to the County Audi- tion on December 1, 2010; now the Board of County Commissioners does hereby tor for payment. th IN THE MATTER OF A CHANGE rescind resolution passed on the 13 day IN 2010 ESTIMATED REVENUE IN of December, 2010, on Pages 432 and 433 FUND 158 – WIA AREA 7: of Journal 52, adopting a resolution to Th e Board of County Commissioners modify the 2010 annual appropriation in does hereby direct the County Auditor to the Engineer – Gas Tax (Fund 009). increase the estimated revenue in Fund IN THE MATTER OF AUTHO- 158 as follows: RIZING THE PAULDING COUNTY 158-001-10001, increase revenue line HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO APPLY item by, $34,000.00 FOR, ACCEPT, AND ENTER INTO Will Power Fitness raised tors from Will Power Fitness IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING A WATER POLLUTION CONTROL money for Cancer free kids Amanda Ross, Lindsay Dav- THE 2010 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LOAN FUND AGREEMENT ON BE- (FUND 158): HALF OF PAULDING COUNTY FOR and Hicksville Community enport, Sandy Hall, Cindy Th e Board of County Commissioners THE REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE- Center on Sunday, January Hickock, Shelby Burris from does hereby direct the County Auditor to MENT OF HOME SEWAGE TREAT- amend the 2010 Annual Appropriation MENT SYSTEMS: 15, 2011. Young and old came Community Memorial Hos- and hereby direct the Paulding County Th e County of Paulding seeks to re- out to shake and sweat to the pital, Patty Strong from Auditor to appropriate unappropriated pair and/or replace existing home sew- funds: age treatment systems; and the Paulding zumba fi tness. Th e charity Dekalb Memorial Hospital, Fund 158 – WIA Area 7, 158-001- County Health Department intends to raised $525.00. Kara Eicher, Tammy Elwood, 00002/Contract – Youth, $30,000.00 apply for assistance from the American IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Shown here are Instruc- and Rachelle Spencer. THE 2010 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION through the Water Pollution Control Th e PC Tigers played Top 5 PC Tiger players of (FUND 158): Loan Fund (WPCLF) for the repair and/ against Auglaize County on the evening: Matthew Wayne Th e Board of County Commissioners or replacement of home sewage treatment does hereby direct the County Auditor to systems; and the Ohio Water Pollution January 14, 2011. At halft ime, 16 pts., Nate Cullen 14 pts., amend the 2010 Annual Appropriation Control Loan Fund requires the govern- Auglaize Co. 29 to Tigers 26. Eddie Hibbard 8 pts., and and hereby direct the Paulding County ment authority to pass legislation for ap- Auditor to appropriate unappropriated plication of a loan and the execution of an Th e fi nal score was Tigers 52, Mitch Highwarden 4 pts. funds: agreement. Auglaize 50. Fund 158 – WIA Area 7, 158-001- By the Board of Commissioners of 00006/Youth, $4,000.00 the County of Paulding, Ohio: IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- SECTION 1. Th at the Paulding Save Lives: Pledge To Not Drink And Drive ING THE 2010 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- County Health Department be and is hereby authorized to apply for a WPCLF (NAPSA)—If you’re like 90 per- TION (FUND 158): cent of drivers, you recognize that LOCAL FUNDRAISER GIVES BIG! Th e Board of County Commissioners loan, sign all documents for and enter does hereby modify the 2010 Annual Ap- into a Water Pollution Control Loan Fund your personal safety is at risk propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- with the Ohio Environmental Protection because of drivers impaired by ing County Auditor to transfer funds: Agency and the Ohio Water Development alcohol or other drugs. Authority for the repair and/or replace- center provides a Hicks- FROM: 158-001-00004/WIA Area What The Numbers Show 7/Adult ment of home sewage treatment systems ville home for many social TO: 158-001-00002/WIA Area 7/ on behalf of the County of Paulding, You’ve got good reason, as the service agencies. Northwest Contract – Youth Ohio. statistics indicate: AMOUNT: $24,500.00 SECTION 2. Th at this resolution • Every day, 32 people in the Ohio Community Action IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- shall take eff ect and be in force from and United States die in traffic ING THE 2010 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- aft er the earliest period allowed by law. Commission, immuniza- TION (FUND 001-002): EXECUTIVE SESSION: crashes that involve an alcohol- As many as 98 percent of drivers tions, Lutheran Social Ser- Th e Board of County Commissioners A motion was made by Mr. Tony impaired driver. consider it unacceptable for any- does hereby modify the 2010 Annual Ap- Burkley to go into executive session at • Alcohol-impaired drivers con- one to get behind the wheel propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- 11:01 a.m. with Joe Burkard, County tribute to about one out of every vices, WIC, car seats, the Prosecutor to discuss legal matters. Th e when the person thinks he or she ing County Auditor to transfer funds: three traffic deaths each year. center for child advocacy FROM: 001-002-00008/General motion was seconded by Mr. Edward has had too much to drink. Fund/Auditor/Other Expenses Straley. All members voting yea. • An average of one alcohol- and Fountain of Faith Free TO: 001-002-00003/General Fund/ At 11:18 a.m. all members present impaired driving death occurs What Others Are Doing Auditor/Supplies agreed to adjourn the executive session every 45 minutes. Log on to TakeThePledge. Medical Clinic. Addition- AMOUNT: $95.00 and go into regular session. IN THE MATTER OF RECEIVING What You Can Do AAA.com, where you can sign a ally, director, Shannon Vil- IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- Fortunately, there is something pledge to support a culture of zero ING THE 2010 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- BIDS FOR A STANDBY GENERATOR lena coordinates commu- SYSTEM AND TRANSFER SWITCH: you can do to keep yourself and tolerance for impaired driving and TION (FUND 001-013): nd Th e Board of County Commissioners Th is 22 day of December, 2010, be- your family safe. Join AAA at easily spread the word to family nity enrichment programs, does hereby modify the 2010 Annual Ap- ing the day advertised in the Paulding www.TakeThePledge.AAA.com and friends via Facebook, Twitter Progress, a paper of general circulation Will Power Fitness held blood drives and F.A.M.E propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- and commit to driving only while and Take the Pledge e-cards. AAA ing County Auditor to transfer funds: within the County, as per Section 307.86 a zumba fundraiser for a an aft er school program for FROM: 001-013-00007/General of the Ohio Revised Code, bids were re- drug and alcohol free. launched the new public awareness Fund/Coroner/PERS ceived and opened for the Standby Gener- • Plan ahead and designate a initiative in response to feedback local non-profi t agency and 4-6 graders. TO: 001-013-00002/General Fund/ ator System and Transfer Switch Project: nondrinking driver before any from its members—representing Coroner/Supplies Schweller Electric, 11501 Rd 144, party or celebration begins. one in every four households—who for cancer free kids on Sun- Shown here is Shannon Paulding, OH 45879 – $38,605.00 AMOUNT: $58.00 • Never get behind the wheel of cite impaired driving as their great- day, January 15, 2011. Villena explaining to zum- IN THE MATTER OF MODIFY- Kingfi sh Electric, 518 N Cherry ING THE 2010 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- Street, Paulding, OH 45879 – $31,213.80 a car when you’ve been drinking est safety concern. Hicksville Community ba participants about the TION (FUND 001-002): Stollsteimer Electric, 19989 Switzer alcohol—even after just one drink. Where To Learn More Services is a non-profi t non-profi t agency. Th e Board of County Commissioners Rd, Defi ance OH 43512 – $25,101.00 • Do not hesitate to take the The website at www.TakeThe does hereby modify the 2010 Annual Ap- Th e specifi cations will be studied keys from friends or family mem- Pledge.AAA.com serves not only agency serving the com- propriation and hereby directs the Pauld- with a determination to be made later. AUDIT COMMITTEE: bers who may be impaired. as a gateway for people to publicly ing County Auditor to transfer funds: nd munity of Hicksville. Th e FROM: 001-002-00017/General Th is 22 day of December, the Board • Be a real friend: Call a taxi commit to the fight against of County Commissioners; Tony Zart- for those in need. impaired driving, but offers pre- man, Tony Burkley, and Edward Straley Be a responsible host in re - vention awareness tips, up-to-date met with the following members of the Audit Committee: Carol Temple, County minding guests to stay safe and statistics and related news stories Recorder; Ann Pease, Clerk of Courts; always offering alcohol-free in an effort to help people drive Ever consider advertising in Travis McGarvey, County Engineer; Lou beverages. responsibly. Ann Wannemacher, County Treasurer; Susan Simpson, County Auditor. Lou Ann Wannemacher distributed the Sales Tax Revenue and Motor Vehicle Tax reports for December, 2010. Sales tax Paulding County’s only revenue was down from November, 2010, by $9,662.41; however, up from December, 2009, by $15,580.07. Th e December, 2010, total was up $1,572.10 from the three year monthly average for the month of Decem- Free-Circulation Newspaper??? ber. Vehicle tax collected was down from The constellation Orion contains three of the 24 brightest stars in November, 2010, by $15,004.89; however, the sky. The three stars are Rigel, Betelgeuse, and Bellatrix. up from December, 2009, by $4,112.80. December, 2010, vehicle tax collected was down $5,304.60 from the three year average. We print 11,500 papers per week with all Th e General Fund Receipts and Expenses Reports for November, 2010, were reviewed. General fund receipts of $247,180.97 were down from October by the latest news and information pertaining to $28,208.87. November, 2010, general fund receipts were up from November, 2009, by $51,232.35. November, 2010, receipts were up $1,947.18 from the three-year average The world’s biggest jack-o’-lantern was carved from an 827-pound Paulding County and surrounding communities for November. General Fund expenses for pumpkin in California in 1992. November were up $128,548.39 from Oc- tober expenses; and were up $117,447.53 from November, 2009. November expens- with 100% Mailing Coverage* es were up $70,098.08 from the three-year Ms. Simpson provided December general EXPERIENCED average for November. fund receipts and expenses reports, along In other business, Lou Ann Wannem- with sales tax reports, for the Commis- acher announced the tax bills will be sent sioners’ review. She also reported having December 27. First half taxes are due received a County TPP survey. Ms. Simp- GRILL COOK Want to know more? Give us a call or email. February 8, 2011. Ms. Wannemacher also son then discussed the upcoming tax col- noted an additional $1.5 million being lection season Want to see more? Visit www.westbendnews.net - All billed this year due to revaluation and changes in tax rates. NEEDED past issues are there with ads too. Meeting was adjourned. Next meet- Want to know what we can do for you? Give us a ing will be January 26, 2011. MEETING NOTES OF APPOINT- Knajo’s Apply at Call today. MENTS: Lou Ann Wannemacher, County Buy - Sell - Trade Treasurer – Ms. Wannemacher presented 419-506-2600 Country Times December Sales and Use Tax reports for the Commissioners’ review. She noted the Going out of Market - Antwerp total sales tax for 2010 marked an increase of $118,000 from 2009. Andrew Porter, Paulding County Business Sale Health Department – Mr. Porter request- ed permission to apply for loan/grant dol- lars from the Ohio EPA for the purpose of Come in and get PUBLIC AUCTION assisting low to moderate income families with the replacement of existing house- your bargains! EVERY SATURDAY AT 6PM hold septic systems. He reported 75-100% of the cost may be covered for eligible The West Bend News can be YOUR tool for families. He will be submitting an adver- Closing LARGE VARIETY OF tisement in the paper with application in- structions. Mr. Porter also discussed the MERCHANDISE Auglaize River Sewer Project, explaining January 28th ~ EVERYONE WELCOME ~ increasing sales. there will be a listing of registered system installers, which can be utilized when Hours EST END Ph. (419) 258-2000 • Fx. (419) 258-1313 household are ready to be connected to Wed & Fri PORTER AUCTION W B the sewer. He further explained the trunk www.westbendnews.net • [email protected] 19326 Co. Rd. 60 Ecclesiastes 12:13 lines would have to be tested before any- 10 am - 5 pm PRINTING & PUBLISHING INC. one hooks up to the system. Grover Hill, OH

Tuesday 2 - 7 pm FINANCIAL SERVICES *All of Paulding County also includes sending to parts of Defi ance and Hicksville routes along with parts of Van Wert Susan Simpson, County Auditor – For Info Call: 419-587-3770 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 11 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 19, 2011 NOW THAT’S 8. Jerry Vancleve 480 ANTWERP ELEMENTARY mashed potatoes, roll, mixed 9. Ray Delong 475 SPELLING BEE WINNERS fruit, milk WHAT I CALL 10. Greg Shull 473 CLASSIFIED ADS Menus are subjected to Mens High Game change. RECYCLING 1. David Bauer 235 Sell it in the Classifieds! 2. Bob Seevers Sr 207 Classifi ed ads are $6.00 for 25 words or less COFFEE & DESSERT 3. Phil Bauer 192 and $.10 for each additional word. PARENT-PROFESSIONAL Bold is $1.00 additional. 4. Ray Delong 189 TRAINING SERIES: “UN- 5. Chad Franklin 185 Fax: (419) 258-1313 • Email: [email protected] 6. Jeff Lucas 182 P.O. Box 1008, Antwerp, OH 45813 DERSTANDING AD/HD” 7. Bowie Reid 181 Deadline for classifi ed ads is Mondays at 12 Noon. 7. Robert Johnson 181 Classifi eds MUST be paid upfront!! “Understanding AD/HD” 7. Greg Shull 181 is the second the “Coff ee & 8. Spencer Timbrook 179 Dessert” Parent-Professional 8. Mike Walley 179 HUSS & SONS CONTRACTING 2 VERY NICE 2 BEDROOM Training Series. Presenter for 9. Andrew Scott 178 & HANDYMAN SERVICES. Call us homes for rent in Woodburn. this training will be Sandy 10. Jerry Vancleve 175 for all your carpentry, electrical, 1st mo. rent free on 12 mo. Brickner, Ohio Coalition for 10. Duey Schoenauer 175 plumbing, concrete/masonry, lease. Call for details. 260-632- the Education of Children Womens High Series decks, porches, honeydoos. 5123. tf with Disabilities (OCECD). 1. Sherry Reinhart 608 Robert Huss, 419-258-2510. eot LARGE, 1 BEDROOM, up- Participants will gain an un- 2. Carol Kortokrax 554 AL GRIFFITHS CONSTRUC- stairs apartment, Antwerp. derstanding of the history of 3. Terri Meeks 532 TION – Windows, light electri- Water, sewer, trash included. 1 AD/HD and some statistics 4. Marie Bauer 492 cal, dry wall, siding, doors & month free rent, with 12 month on the prevalence of AD/ 5. Sue Molitor 484 more. Call Al for your repair or lease. 1 month free tanning HD in the general popula- 6. Jeanette Yerks 478 construction needs. 419-506- period. $350/month. 260-373- tion. Discussion about who 7. Leslie Ross 474 2102. tf 2340. 4-5p is qualifi ed to diagnose AD/ 7. Angie Hudson 474 NEED SOMEONE TO TAKE HD, how it aff ects children By: Sue Knapp care of your parents? In home LEINARD MOBILE HOME 8. Mary Brown 464 COMMUNITY: Across from the in school and life and various Bonnie and Francis healthcare might be for you! 9. Marsha Rohrs 462 A&W, Antwerp has lots available, techniques and accommoda- Coughlin live on County CPR, AED certifi ed also with tions to support children at Road 204 northwest of An- 10. Leslie Hughes 456 homes for sale, and rentals. Con- MA diploma. Experience and Antwerp Elementary re- home and at school will be twerp. Th ey have a big Ash Womens High Game tracts available. Application and references available upon re- cently held its school spelling presented. Tree in their front yard that 1. Sherry Reinhart 231 references required. 419-258- quest. Call Debora, 260-316- bee. Th e winner, for the 2nd “Understanding AD/HD” had to come down. Th is tree 2. Terri Meeks 213 2710. tf 1402 or 260-632-3133. 2-3p year in a row, was 6th grader Parent-Professional Training is huge. Now if you are like a 3. Carol Kortokrax 189 HOME FOR RENT: Nice 3 WANT WINDOW COVERINGS Derek Reeb. Derek spelled will be held Tuesday, Feb- lot of people you hate to see 4. Jeanette Yerks 186 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2-car ga- that look great for years? Drapes, “giddiness” correctly in the ruary 1, 4:30–6:30 p.m. at trees cut down but this tree 5. Leslie Hughes 181 rage, Woodburn, quiet neigh- valances, verticals, shades, etc. 12th round to win. Runner-up the Antwerp Local School. has Ash Bore, so it couldn’t be 6. Marsha Rohrs 178 borhood. $850/mo. Call 260- Measured and installed. Call was 5th grader Kylee Trauter- Parents, care givers, educa- helped. Th e Coughlin’s want- 6. Sue Molitor 178 Judy McCalla, Hicksville, 419- 271-9611 or 260-804-0449 for 6. Deb Lucas 178 man. tors and professionals are ed to do something diff erent 542-6182. tf more information. 1-3p welcome” Th ere is no cost to 7. Mary Brown 172 CULLER CONSTRUCTION so they had Dennis Clark FOR RENT IN ANTWERP: 2 BREAKFAST & LUNCH attend. Certifi cate of Atten- from Paulding coming out to 7. Fay Sitton 172 LLC: Mike Culler. New Con- bedroom apartment, close to MENUS FOR WAYNE TRACE dance available upon request. ‘recycle’ the tree. Th e top has 8. Leslie Ross 171 struction – Remodel – Decks school, $375 month, plus de- 8. Angie Hudson 171 – Painting – Complete Home LOCAL SCHOOLS FOR THE Pre-registration is preferred been cut off and what is left posit, 419-770-2267. tf by contacting Cathy Ruiz, is a 15 foot ‘stump’. Dennis 9. Marie Bauer 168 or Offi ce. 35 years experi- WEEK OF 1/19 THROUGH 10. Stacy Hopkins 165 ence. Home: 419-258-2243. BUYING ANTIQUES, OLD Parent Mentor, 419-263-2512 is making a giant bear from eot-9p comic books, coin & stamp col- 1/25 (select opt. #4 Payne Bldg, the bottom of the tree. He has lections, old toys, postcards, Ext 454) or email: cruiz@ just started on it and because PAULDING HOSPITAL AD- PROMOTIONAL trip to Fire- fountain pens, pocket knives, Breakfast: keepers Casino, January 22. wb.noacac.org. this is a hobby and he has a MISSIONS & DISMISSALS military items, estates, 419-399- 1/19 – Pancakes, sausage, Th e “Coff ee & Dessert” job with Paulding-Putnam he Cost $20.00 with $25.00 back. 3353. 2-7p milk Call (419)393-2425. 2-3p Parent – Professional Train- is only able to work on it on Admissions: FOR SALE: Ford F250, 4-wheel 1/20 – Egg/cheese omelet, ing Series is made possible by weekends when he has time. 1/3 – Rita Robinson, FOR RENT IN ANTWERP: a milk 3 bedroom house w/attached drive & Western snowplow. 419- the Parent Mentor Program Th is will take time, and com- Paulding 506-0001. p 1/21 – Turnover, milk and Western Buckeye, ESC of pletion won’t be for awhile. 1/6 – Betty Bates, Oak- garage. References & deposit 1/24 – Pizza, milk FT. DEFIANCE Antiques. Paulding County. Th e picture above is just the wood required. Call 419-258-8314. 2-3p 1/25 – Egg/cheese/bacon FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Find your treasures at our beginning. We will be watch- Dismissals: over 4,000 sq. ft. location at muffi n, milk ing the progress and when the 1/3 – Donnabelle Shawver, Seasoned fi rewood. 419-587- Lunch: 3518. tf 402 Clinton Street, Defi ance. bear is complete we will have Paulding Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM–5PM. 1/19 – Mac/cheese, mini an aft er picture for you. 1/3 – Murl Krick, Pauld- HAUGHN'S AMMO & ORD- corn dogs, juice, bar, milk; OPEN HOUSE NANCE: Bryan, Ohio 43506 419- Phone: 419-782-6003. tf ing WT: BBQ pork Sat. Jan. 22, 12pm–3pm 1/5 – Rita Robinson, 636-7994 Summer Sale: 5% off DEADLINE FOR THE CLASSI- 1/20 – Fiestado, corn, ap- ANTWERP ALLEYS HIGH all fi rearms, 10% off all ammo, FIEDS & “FOR SALE BY OWNER IN 19741 Rd. 1048, Paulding. 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Call the West Bend News 419-258-2000 6205 Road 162, Antwerp - $209,000! 16918 Road 63, Antwerp $64,900 PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 19, 2011 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] PAULDING COUNTY COM- Other Expenses, $2,000.00 WT PAYNE ELEMENTARY 2010-11 PERS, $3,477.00 PAULDING MIDDLE SCHOOL 2010-11 MISSIONERS MEETING Workers’ Comp, $447.00 Insurance, $0.00 SPELLING BEE WINNERS MINUTES FOR 12/27/10 Medicare, $360.00 SPELLING BEE WINNER Total 2011 Budget – $32,621.00 Th is 27th day of December, 2010, CLERK OF COURTS: the Board of County Commissioners Salaries-Offi cial, $42,172.00 met in regular session with the fol- Salaries-Employees, $28,937.00 lowing members present: Supplies, $3,000.00 Tony Zartman, Tony Burkley, Equipment, $4,000.00 Edward Straley, and Nola Ginter, Travel, $1,275.00 Clerk Other Expenses, $0.00 ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: PERS, $9,956.00 Warrants documented as 174524 Workers’ Comp, $1,280.00 through 174566 for County Bills Medicare, $612.00 were approved and certifi ed to the Insurance County Auditor for payment. $0.00 IN THE MATTER OF AP- Total 2011 Budget – $91,232.00 PROVAL OF THE 2011 ANNUAL CORONER: APPROPRIATIONS: Salaries-Offi cial, $25,102.00 Th e Board of County Commis- Supplies, $10.00 sioners hereby approve the 2011 An- Contracts/Services nual Appropriations as recorded in $14,651.22 Journal 52, Pages 457 through 464, Witness Fees to provide for current expenses and $0.00 other expenditures of said County Travel, $345.00 during the fi scal year ending Decem- Other Expenses, $0.00 ber 31, 2011. Th e same are hereby set PERS, $3,514.00 aside and appropriated for the sever- Workers’ Comp, $245.78 Wayne Trace Payne El- daughter of Denise Lee, was al purposes for which expenditures Lab and Morgue, $0.00 are to be made for and during said Insurance, $0.00 ementary held their school our Spelling Bee Runner-Up. fi scal year. Medicare, $364.00 Spelling Bee. Ian Vogel, son She is a 6th grader. Ian will be 2011 BUDGET, PAULDING Total 2011 Budget – $44,232.00 Paulding Middle School the daughter of Jeff and Con- COUNTY GENERAL FUND: COUNTY COURT: of Nikia Vogel, was our Spell- representing Payne Elemen- COMMISSIONERS: Salaries-Offi cial, $39,000.00 held their local Spelling Bee nie Strahley, also of Paulding. ing Bee champion winning tary in the County Spelling Salaries–Offi cials, $122,664.00 Salaries-Employees, $89,180.62 on Tuesday, January 11. Pic- Taylor will now represent Salaries-Employees, $10,500.00 Supplies, $2,000.00 with “innocence.” Ian is a Bee in February. Supplies, $1,970.00 Equipment, $2,000.00 tured here (l-r) are this year’s Paulding Middle School in 5th grader. Jaylynn Parrish, Equipment, $0.00 Contracts/Repairs, $1,500.00 Champion – Taylor Jack- the Paulding County Spell- Legal Counsel, $0.00 Juror’s Fees, $964.24 Travel, $1,000.00 Witness Fees, $25.00 man and Runner-up, Ash- ing Bee to be held at Paulding Advertising/Printing, $1,500.00 Other Fees, $60.00 lyn Strahley. Taylor is a 7th Middle School on Monday, Other Expenses, $0.00 Other Expenses, $2,000.00 th PERS, $18,643.00 PERS, $17,945.29 grader and is the daughter of February 7 at 7:00 p.m. in Workers’ Comp, $2,664.00 Workers’ Comp, $2,343.01 Rodney Jackman of Paulding. the auditeria. Medicare, $1,931.00 Medicare, $1,858.62 Insurance, $0.00 Insurance, $0.00 Ashlyn is an 8th grader and is Total 2011 Budget – $160,872.00 Salary-Bond Offi cer, $0.00 COUNTY AUDITOR: PERS-Bond Offi cer, $0.00 Salaries-Offi cial, $56,256.00 Workers’ Comp Bond Offi cer, Feeling Overwhelmed? Stop And Smell The Roses Salaries-Employees, $48,000.00 $0.00 (NAPSA)—–For decades, peo- Supplies, $1,500.00 Medicare-Bond Offi cer, $0.00 Equipment, $500.00 Indigent Defense, $32,755.22 ple have advised friends to cope Contracts/Services, $5,650.00 Total 2011 Budget – $191,632.00 New Adventure Video Game with stress by taking some time to Travel, $500.00 ELECTION BOARD: “stop and smell the roses.” Now, Advertising/Printing, $845.00 Salaries-Offi cials, $14,748.00 Gets The Whole Family Involved research shows that the old cliché Other Expenses, $1,000.00 Salaries-Employees, $62,000.00 (NAPSA)—As families move Salaries-Assessing/PP, $0.00 Supplies, $5,000.00 from outside to indoor entertain- might be onto something—that Supplies/PP, $0.00 Equipment, $3,000.00 floral scents might actually Contracts/Services, $20,000.00 ment this holiday season, video Other Expenses/PP, $0.00 games take center stage and all increase productivity and mental PERS/PP, $0.00 Advertising/Printing, $1,758.00 performance. Workers’ Comp/PP, $0.00 Other Expenses, $6,000.00 eyes are on the next group experi- ence. Speeding to the front of the For example, a study con- PERS-Auditor, $14,600.00 PERS, $11,000.00 Workers’ Comp-Auditor, Workers’ Comp, $2,000.00 line are family-friendly games for ducted by the Smell & Taste $1,878.00 Salaries/Precinct Workers the Wii with one notable offering Treatment and Research Foun- Weights/Measures Travel, $11,000.00 being Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall dation in Chicago found that peo- $1,900.00 Health Insurance, $0.00 Tales from Disney Interactive Stu- The road to togetherness can run ple exposed to a mixed floral Medicare, $1,100.00 Medicare, $1,500.00 dios. This game brings the popu- through a new video game featur- Total 2011 Budget – $133,729.00 Total 2011 Budget, $138,006.00 aroma completed memory-testing COMMISSIONERS’ BUILDING lar Disney•Pixar Cars film fran- ing vehicle adventures for the COUNTY TREASURER: whole family. portions of neuropsychological Salaries-Offi cial, $42,172.00 & GROUNDS: chise to the Wii where up to four tests 17 percent faster than Salaries-Employees, $15,699.00 Capital Projects, $0.00 players compete. those not exposed to the aroma. Studies suggest incorporating Supplies, $500.00 Salaries-Employees, $0.00 Adding to the experience is Cars gang for a new set of adven- A study published in the journal Equipment, $0.00 Supplies, $25,000.00 Larry the Cable Guy as the voice tures, capturing the endearing aromatherapy into your daily Maintenance Repairs, Science showed that students Contracts/Services, $4,800.00 of Mater in the film, Dis- sense of humor of the lovable tow routine to take advantage of the Travel, $619.00 $18,480.00 ney•Pixar’s Cars Toons: Mater’s truck. exposed to the smell of roses many benefits of floral scents. Advertising/Printing, $264.00 Utilities, Phone, $162,373.00 while studying performed tests 001-016-00007 Tall Tales cartoon shorts and now Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales Other Expenses, $0.00 this video game. His indelible features more than 30 levels of with 97 percent accuracy, com- PERS, $8,101.00 Contract Services, $86,000.00 ways to incorporate floral aromas voice quickly engages players as fun with gameplay modes that pared to 86 percent accuracy into a daily routine include: Workers’ Comp, $1,042.00 Land-Capitol Improvement, Court Expenses, $0.00 $0.00 Mater and his pals relive wild sto- include “Mater the Greater,” “El among those not exposed. • Use floral-scented body Insurance, $0.00 PERS, $0.00 ries about hilariously unpre- Materdor” and “Rescue Squad “Learning and memory reten- washes and lotions; Medicare, $839.00 Workers’ Comp, $0.00 dictable events. Mater.” Additionally, players can tion can depend on multiple vari- • Drink a cup of green or black Bank Fees Equipment-Capitol Impvmt, Families play through competi- also customize the look of cars ables: attention span, interest in tea rich in aromatic scents; $0.00 $0.00 Soil Survey, $0.00 tive and cooperative multi-player with collectibles earned during the subject at hand, task diffi- • Use a rose-scented room Interest Fund 169, $0.00 games inspired by the popular their adventures. Total 2011 Budget – $74,036.00 Unemployment Comp, $0.00 culty, state of mind and what’s freshener at night; COUNTY PROSECUTOR: Medicare, $0.00 Mater’s Tall Tales animated short Learn More going on around you,” said Dr. • Light scented candles in high Salaries-Offi cial, $56,226.00 Computer Upgrade, $0.00 series. These bring Mater together For more information, visit Alan Hirsch, executive director of traffic areas always—just remem- Salaries-Employees, $66,539.08 AEP Balance New Jail, with Lightning McQueen and the www.disney.com/carsvideogames. the Smell & Taste Treatment and Supplies, $0.00 $19,758.00 ber to keep them out of reach of Total 2011 Budget – $311,611.00 Research Foundation. “The area Equipment, $0.00 young children; Allowances, $10,681.10 SHERIFF: of the brain that regulates • Keep sachets of lavender in Other Expenses, $10,200.00 Salaries-Offi cial, $57,276.00 arousal and sleep-wake transi- dresser drawers; PERS, $17,187.11 Salaries, Employees-Sheriff , tions is particularly sensitive to • Float orange rinds in glasses Workers’ Comp, $2,025.62 $480,000.00 (NAPSA)—The website www. odor. Floral odors like rose, jas- of water; Medicare, $1,780.09 Salaries-Employees, Jail, TakethePledge.AAA.com serves Insurance, $0.00 $230,000.00 mine and lavender have been • Incorporate scented cleaning Total 2011 Budget – $164,639.00 Salaries-Employees, Comm, not only as a gateway for people shown to enhance the brain’s products, such as Pine-Sol Laven- BUREAU OF INSPECTION: $0.00 to publically commit to the fight learning mechanisms and posi- der, which has a calming floral State Audit, $50,500.00 Supplies/Sheriff , $55,000.00 against impaired driving, but tively impact memory.” aroma. Special Reports, $9,000.00 Supplies/Jail/Outhousing, offers prevention awareness tips, $279,000.00 Fresh flowers, however, aren’t Visit www.TheCloroxCompany. Total 2011 Budget – $59,500.00 up-to-date statistics and relevant COURT OF COMMON PLEAS: Supplies/Comm, $0.00 the only way to reap the benefits. com to learn more about their news stories in an effort to help Salaries-Offi cial, $3,653.00 Equipment/Sheriff , $64,996.00 people drive responsibly. According to Dr. Hirsch, other products. Salaries-Employees, $40,000.00 Equipment/Jail, $0.00 Supplies, $6,000.00 Equipment/Comm, $0.00 * * * Equipment, $2,447.00 Contracts/Services, $10,000.00 According to a recent survey, a Contracts/Repairs, $1,700.00 Training School, $0.00 majority of U.S. travelers say they Attorney Fees, $30,000.00 Allowances (FOJ), $25,456.00 would use high-speed rail if it * * * Juror’s Fees, $5,000.00 Travel, $0.00 were available. Convenience and Cars Toon: Mater’s Tall Tales, a Witness Fees, $1,000.00 PERS, $134,000.00 cost were two factors cited. The new game for the Wii that features Transcripts, $3,000.00 Workers’ Comp, $13,700.00 survey was conducted for the fast-paced, multi-player, family fun Travel, $2,000.00 Unemployment Comp, $0.00 Medicare, $11,500.00 American Public Transportation through a large collection of pick- Expenses-Foreign Judge, Association. To learn more, visit up-and-play mini-games inspired by $1,000.00 Other Expenses, $0.00 Other Expenses, $9,000.00 Total 2011 Budget – www.apta.com. Disney•Pixar’s popular Cars Toons: Salaries-Jury, $400.00 $1,360,928.00 * * * Mater’s Tall Tales animated short Sweden leads the world in newspaper readership with about 572 PERS, $6,112.00 COUNTY RECORDER: There are plenty of delicious series is available now. Learn more copies sold daily for every 1,000 people. Workers’ Comp, $721.00 Salaries-Offi cial, $41,165.00 frozen seafood products from Gor- at www.disney.com/carsvideogames. Contracts/Services/Jury, $125.00 Salaries-Employees, $36,648.00 ton’s. These products make it * * * Medicare, $53.00 Supplies, $1,000.00 easy to add natural omega-3s to The federal Bureau of Labor Mediation, $10,000.00 Equipment, $0.00 your family’s diet. For more infor- Statistics lists landscape architec- Total 2011 Budget – $122,211.00 Contracts/Repairs, $0.00 JUVENILE COURT: Contracts/Services, $7,473.00 mation, visit www.gortons.com. ture as the fastest growing of all PIERCE AUTOMOTIVE, INC. Salaries-Employees, $28,240.00 Travel, $1,125.00 * * * the design professions. Dozens of Supplies, $1,500.00 Other Expenses, $1,647.00 Only 35 percent of people colleges offer accredited under- Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles Equipment, $400.00 PERS, $10,894.00 believe they will ever need long- graduate programs and scholar- Complete Auto & Truck Repair Juror’s Fees, $0.00 Workers’ Comp, $1,401.00 term care when in reality two- ships, adds the American Society Witness Fees, $0.00 Medicare, $1,129.00 thirds of those over the age of 65 of Landscape Architects. Learn Exhaust • Batteries • Tires • Tuneups Child Support, $35,500.00 Insurance, $0.00 will require it at some point in Total 2011 Budget – $102,482.00 more about landscape architecture Travel, $2,000.00 their lives. at www.asla.org or (888) 999-2752. Shocks • Oil Change • Transmissions Expenses/Foreign Judge, HEALTH AND WELFARE: $200.00 TB/Contracts/Services, $0.00 Other Expenses, $3,000.00 Registration of Vital Statistics, 5045 Co. Rd. 424 PERS, $3,954.00 $0.00 Antwerp, OH 45813 Workers’ Comp, $508.00 Handicapped Children, Larson’sBody&PaintLarson’s Body & Paint Medicare, $410.00 $13,000.00 Insurance, $0.00 Total 2011 Budget – $13,000.00 Collision • Custom • Restoration (419) 258-2727 Appointed Counsel, $13,500.00 INSURANCE: Total 2011 Budget – $89,212.00 Health Insurance, $167,880.00 FREE ESTIMATES & 24 HOUR TOWING PROBATE COURT: Unemployment Compensation, Salaries-Offi cial, $3,655.00 $12,120.00 Salaries-Employees, $21,182.00 Total 2011 Budget – $180,000.00 Providing the Supplies, $800.00 SOLDIER’S RELIEF: Mon.-Fri. 8-5 • Sat. 8-12 Equipment, $400.00 Salaries-Offi cials, $20,640.00 Juror’s Fees, $0.00 Salaries-Employees, $24,525.00 Waterborne Paint System & Witness Fees, $0.00 Supplies, $2,000.00 Travel, $0.00 Relief Allowances, $37,000.00 National Warranties Expenses/Foreign Judge, Other Expenses, $13,000.00 $300.00 PERS, $6,379.10 For the complete 2011 Paulding County Commissioners Jaimie L. Larson 320 W. 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