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RAIDERS CRASH WARRIORS IN MR. & MRS. ZELLER CELEBRATE WOODLAN FFA RECEIVES 2nd & 5th PLACE IN LAST 2014 GAME 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY THE STATE FFA ENTOMOLOGY CDE

Pictured here are (l-r) are 2nd place State FFA team winners: Sophi Schultz, Janae Sowles, Kaitlyn Castleman and Skylar Customer Hogle. Woodlan FFA teams fi n- BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Appreciation Day! ished 2nd and 5th in the State David Sinn receives Luke Miller coordinated pass of perfect FFA Entomology Career De- Jeremiah Asa Johnson timing for the Alley-Oop dunk of the year. Visit westbend- velopment Event held on the was born on January 2, news.net for the video and more pictures. campus of Purdue University, 2015 at 2:09 p.m. at Com- Wayne Trace hosted the Th e game began with the West Lafayette. Th e Entomol- munity Memorial Hospital, Warriors for the annual New Warriors taking an early rise Mr. and Mrs. Herb Zeller and Shawn Jackson. ogy CDE includes correctly Hicksville, OH. He weighed Year’s Boys Basketball game and looking to be a tough ri- are celebrating their 50th Th eir children and grand- identifying insect specimens, 6lb. 13.5 oz. and was 18 at the Palace on Tuesday, De- val, quickly gathering a 6-1 wedding anniversary. Her- children wish to invite fam- listing the Order in which the inches long. His parents are cember 30. Th e Warriors had lead. Raiders are known for bert Zeller and Sandra Flory ily and friends to join them insect belongs, and answering Pat and Michelle Johnson of previously came from play- pulling out of defi cits and were married on January 9, in celebrating their special quiz questions about insects, Paulding, OH. Jeremiah was ing Fremont last week before swift ly at that. Full court 1965 at St. Paul United Meth- occasion at an open house pesticides and entomology in welcomed home by siblings Christmas while the Raiders press by the entire team led odist Church in Napoleon, being held on Sunday, Janu- general. Kaitlyn Castleman Kaitlynn, Brandon, Noah, th placed 1st in the FFA division came in with a 6-0 record Wayne Trace to overtake OH. ary 18 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Grace, Jonah, and Isaiah. followed by 7th place fi nisher with an outstanding win their opponents. Th e couple has two chil- at the Knights of Columbus Proud grandparents are dren, Troy (Cathy) Zeller and hall in Paulding. Th e couple Sophi Schultz, and 17th place against Miller City. Last year, In both the fi rst and sec- Glen and Mary Johnson of the annual match took place ond quarters, the Raiders Stacy (Phillip) Jackson; and respectfully requests no gift s, fi nisher, Janae Sowles. Eric four grandchildren, Wesley just the presence of family Cecil, OH and Richard and at Woodlan with the guests Peggy Ward of Cecil, OH. winning by 10 points. (Continued to Page 8and Bailey Zeller and Luke and friends. (Continued to Page 2

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APPLICATION for the registration of dog(s) for the year 2015 115 North Williams Street, Paulding, OHIO 45879 • Headaches • Carpal Tunnel • Shoulder pain • Knee pain 2014 2015 • Foot pain • Sciatica • Back pain • Auto Accidents License # License # • Neuropathy • Sprains/Strains • TMJ • Massage Therapy SPORTSSPORTS PPHYSICALSHYSICALS FFOROR $$2020.0000! State of the art Equipment! Initial ENTIRE visit for $27.00! Includes: ConsultationCCo • 1st Adjustment • Therapy Call to make an appointment at: 419-506-9010 410 East River Street, Antwerp, OH • Located East side of town on Old 24 Dr. Chris Bragg PAGE 2 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 7, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] OBITUARIES ANTWERP, OH TIPS TO STAY WARM AND SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK Daniel Smalley, age 71 of An- REDUCE ENERGY COSTS twerp passed away Dec. 30, 2014. “Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Remove the Arr by Dooley Funeral Homes of evil of your deeds from My sight. Cease to do evil, Learn (NAPSI)—Th ere’s no Antwerp & Payne, Ohio. to do good; Seek justice, Reprove the ruthless, Defend the doubt that heating and cooling your home is the largest orphan, Plead for the widow.” Isaiah 1:16-17 NASB energy expense in your home. In fact, according to the De- partment of Energy, heating and cooling accounts for about 56 percent of the energy used in a typical U.S. home, which makes eff orts to reduce energy costs that much more PAULDING, OHIO important. Mary Elizabeth Laukhuf, As you heat your home age 82 died Sunday, January 4, this winter, the experts at the Paul Edward Culler, 80, of 2015 at the Gardens of Paulding. York brand of heating and air Antwerp, Ohio was called to PAULDING, OHIO She was born August 22, 1932 his heavenly home Tuesday De- conditioning recommend the Lloyd Dean Miller, 76, of in Paulding County, Ohio the cember 30, 2014 at Community following: Paulding, passed away peace- daughter of John E. and Ruby • Perform regular main- Memorial Hospital, Hicksville, fully Friday, January 2, 2015 at Ohio. E. (Gunderman) Buchman. On tenance. Clean air fi lters, seal Van Wert Manor. February 17, 1951 she married Paul was born on October Dean was born in Oceola, any duct leaks, make sure 23, 1934 in rural Antwerp to Edward E. Laukhuf, who pre- registers are clear of obstruc- Pictured here are (l-r) are 5th place State FFA team winners: Ohio on August 24, 1938, a son ceded her in death on January 6, the late Mabel (Wallace) and of the late Mary Claire (Bohan) tions and check your insula- Matt Singer, Mike Singer, Zach Wietfeldt, and Eric Kurtz. Jerry Culler and was preceded 1996. She retired in 1992 from tion. Th e Environmental Pro- and Wesley Miller. Aeroquip, Van Wert aft er 21 ½ (Continued from Page 1) in death by his older siblings: He was a lifetime member tection Agency (EPA) reports A total of 33 FFA teams years as receiving inspector. She th Norman Culler, Eileen Kasner, of IUOE Local #18 and worked Kurtz placed 16 in the FFA with 157 total members com- was a member of Divine Mercy that improper insulation can Evelyn Lake and Helen Walters. for many years with Fruchey as division followed by 20th place peted for a chance of winning On February 11, 1953 Paul Catholic Parish, Paulding; Altar reduce system effi ciency by as a crane operator. In the 1960’s much as 30 percent. fi nisher Mike Singer, 22nd the fi rst place state banner married the love of his life and Dean set missile silos on John- Rosary Society; Paulding Coun- high school sweetheart, Mary • Hire a qualifi ed techni- place fi nisher, Matt Singer, and one of the top fi ve team son Island. ty Hospital Auxiliary; and Aero- th Schilb and the family they quip Retirees Club. cian to inspect and service and 26 place fi nisher, Zach plaques. On Aug. 11, 1959 Dean Wietfeldt. shared was his greatest joy. married Donna Boldman. Mary is survived by four chil- your home comfort system. He was a carpenter and Dean will be sadly missed dren: Richard (Jean) Laukhuf, Th e technician will make sure farmer and his hobbies includ- by his wife, Donna; sons, Eric Tomball, TX, Debbie (Michael) your system is working prop- help yourself feel better. Take Steering Committee meeting ed hunting, fi shing and playing (Carrie), Steve (Connie) & Bri- Olinick, Indianatlantic, FL, Lori erly and at peak effi ciency. As advantage of the resources at Noon; Volunteer training cards and checkers. He will be an (Linda) Miller; daughters, (Dwight) Stoller, Latty, OH, and sadly missed by his wife, Mary; a rule of thumb, heat pumps available in most commu- for aft er school program 4:00- Lorrie Miller & Lisa Kreischer. Gary Laukhuf, Ft. Wayne, IN; fi ve children, Mike (Jonne) and oil-fi red furnaces need nities such as free support 5:00 p.m. at Emmanuel Bap- Dean was also the grandfather two brothers, Raymond (Linda) annual tune-ups, while gas- groups, and make sure you tist Church Culler, Susan (Anthony) Marlin of four, Jennifer Minck, Josh both of Antwerp, Diane (Ron) Buchman, Paulding, and Mar- fi red equipment can be ser- get enough sleep and exer- 1/13 – Euchre at 9:45 a.m. Kreischer, Zac Miller & Rachel tin (Mary Ann) Buchman, Ft. viced every other year. Conner of Mineral City, Ohio, Walker & great grandfather of cise. If your symptoms are & 12:15 p.m. Ruth (Dennis) Grobis of Au- Wayne; 11 grandchildren; and 18 • Consider replacing an keeping you from your nor- Ashton Minck. great grandchildren. burn, Indiana and Julie (Todd) His daughter, Th eresa, pre- older, ineffi cient furnace or mal activities or you have any NEW PALLIATIVE CARE Harmon of Paulding; 11 grand- She is also preceded in death ceded him in death. heat pump. A knowledgeable thoughts of giving up, contact RESOURCE CENTER children & 12 great grandchil- by her parents; three brothers, technician will be able to rec- Visitation is at Dooley Fu- David, Jim and Richard Buch- your doctor or local mental dren, with two more on the way. neral Home, 202 W. River ommend a new, more effi cient man; three sisters, Louise Buch- health resources. Know that (NAPSI)—Palliative care His Funeral service will be Street, Antwerp on Tuesday, at the Antwerp United Method- man, Kathryn Clark and Janice replacement system, such as it is okay to speak up, to ac- helps prevent, manage and January 6th, 2 to 4 pm. ENERGY STAR®−qualifi ed knowledge that “I’m having ist Church on Friday January 2, Dean received excellent McMillen; and nephew, Don relieve the symptoms of can- 2015 at 10:00 am, with viewing Buchman. equipment that can help save trouble here,” and look for an cer and the side eff ects of care while at Van Wert Manor. you money on energy bills. one hour prior. Th eir staff is to be commended. A Mass of Christian Burial approach that works for you. cancer treatment, but too few Viewing is Th ursday Janu- Memorials are to Van Wert will be conducted 10 AM Th urs- Effi ciency is measured as “Toughing it out” may be patients with cancer receive ary 1st, 2 to 4 pm & 6 to 8 pm Hospice or the donor’s choice. day, January 8 at Divine Mercy annual fuel utilization effi - the right strategy for some this essential extra level of at Dooley Funeral Home, Ant- Condolences and fond Catholic Parish, Paulding, with ciency (AFUE) for furnaces challenges, but it’s not right werp. care. memories may be shared at Rev. Joseph Poggymeyer offi ci- and heating seasonal perfor- for depression or mental anx- Th e American Society of He will be laid to rest at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com ating. Burial will follow in Lat- mance factor (HSPF) for heat Maumee Cemetery. iety. And pat yourself on the Clinical Oncology (ASCO), ANTWERP, OH ty Apostolic Christian Church Memorials are to the Mi- pumps. Th e higher the AFUE back for taking the step that the world’s leading profes- Richard A. Andrist, 56, of Cemetery. or HSPF, the more effi cient could dramatically improve chael J. Fox Foundation for Par- Antwerp passed away at home sional organization of doc- kinson’s Research at www.mi- Visitation will be 2 – 8 PM the unit and the less energy your life. tors who provide cancer care, on Sunday, January 4, 2015. Wednesday, January 7 at Den chaeljfox.org Condolences and it requires to heat your home. Ms. Smith is president and aims to change this and has Dooley Funeral Homes of An- Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, • Adjust your thermostat. fond memories may be shared twerp & Payne, Ohio assisted CEO of the Alliance of Com- launched an online Palliative at www.dooleyfuneralhome. with a Rosary Service at 7:30 PM. his family. By lowering it just a few de- munity Health Plans, online Care Resource Center that com Th ere will also be visitation from grees in cooler temperatures, at www.achp.org. provides a wide range of in- ANTWERP, OH 9 AM until service time at the you can help your heating James Ricard, 85, of Ant- Have Something to sell? church on Th ursday. formation and tools for phy- system work less to maintain PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR sicians and patients. werp, passed away Th ursday, In lieu of fl owers, the fam- a comfortable indoor tem- January 1, 2015 at Parkview Re- CENTER DINING CENTER In addition to treating Classifi ed ads are $8.50 for 20 ily requests donations made to perature. gional Medical Center. Dooley words or less and only $.15 for Masses or donor’s choice. 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Be sure to get your advertisements in by 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. Stop in, phone or email! 101 N. Main St., Antwerp, 419-258-2000, [email protected] PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 7, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] DO YOU HAVE A SAFETY BIBLE QUESTIONS GRAND OPENING EARLY Paulding County.” with the present day and go NET? LEARNING CENTER MON- You are invited to come back through time. WooHoo! By: James Potter, Oakwood ROEVILLE BRANCH and listen to Mr. Bohn ex- Here are two more enjoy- Winning the Battle for a Church of Christ plain the duties and responsi- able ways to inspire yourself Generation by: Pastor Rick 1. 17:11 – In this verse Je- Th e Monroeville Branch bilities of the Paulding Coun- and your family in your an- Jones sus went to where? Library will celebrate the ty Emergency Management cestry search: Ever since the Golden 2. 17:11 – What two places grand opening of their new Agency and to fi nd out his 1. Th e next time you’re Gate Bridge opened in 1937, did Jesus pass through? Early Learning Center (ELC) plans for the future of this planning a family reunion, people have been jumping off 3. 17:12 – How many men with a ribbon cutting and re- offi ce. make it more meaningful it to their deaths, about 1,200 met Jesus in this village? ception on Friday, January 9, Refreshments will be by incorporating a visit to a served following the meeting. to date. Aft er eight decades of 4. 17:12 – What illness did 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mon- place of signifi cance—such these have? debate, the board of the Gold- roeville Branch Library. Th e as a location relevant to your 5. 17:12 – Th ese men were en Gate Bridge, Highway and Center, supported by a grant EXPERT TIPS FOR DIS- standing where? family history—into the fes- Transportation District ap- from PNC Foundation, is COVERING YOUR FAMILY’S tivities. 6. 17:13 – What did these designed to encourage adult/ HISTORY proved funds last month to a men ask Jesus to do? 2. Watch how others go “suicide barrier”—a steel-ca- child interactions that will about fi nding their roots. West Bend want ads 7. 17:13 – What did the lep- help preschoolers enter school (NAPSI)—If you’re like ble safety net that will run the ers call Jesus? Part detective story, part are a real bargain. east and west lengths of the ready to learn. Th e wall units many Americans, you have emotional journey, “Gene- 8. 17:14 – What did Jesus feature multiple activities re- bridge—at a cost of $76 mil- say to them? questions about your family alogy Roadshow” (running Ask anyone who has lion. lated to science, technology, history. Now, genealogy ex- as of January 13 on PBS and 9. 17:14 – As the leper’s engineering, and math and placed a want ad Th e non-profi t Bridge Rail perts Kenyatta Berry, Joshua also available at PBS.org) went on their way what hap- include explanations of how you will see they get Foundation has one simple Taylor and Mary Tedesco pened to them? these activities are a founda- combines history and science goal—to install a safety net on 10. 17:5 – How many lepers from “Genealogy Roadshow” to uncover the fascinating results! To place an ad tion to build upon for school on PBS off er some advice for the Golden Gate Bridge and returned and glorifi ed God? success. 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You can who jump are oft en doctors, Answers to today’s ques- fi tting since Monroeville has Interview them and record tracing your own ancestry at tions: their stories. now sign up to receive emai lawyers, teachers, people who a community garden in the www.PBS.org. updates and stories. can contribute a great deal to 1. Jerusalem; 2. Samaria summer and is located in a 2) Gather all the photos and Galilee; 3. Ten; 4. Th ey society. Saving them means farming community. and documentation that were lepers; 5. A far off ; 6. adding to our community.” Over the past two years you can. Items might in- St. James Lutheran Church Have mercy on us; 7. Master; Th e Allen County Public Li- clude birth, death and mar- What or who is the safety 8. Go shew yourselves to the NALC - North American Lutheran Church net for the believer, the man brary has grouped all eff orts riage certifi cates; diplomas priests; 9. 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What does it mean do activities designed to help tle lower than the angels, And to stand afar off ? Th is was re- ancestry-related documents, children get ready to read and such as the U.S. Census, You have crowned him with quired by Old Testament law can be done in a variety of set- Contemporary & Heritage Services (Lev 13:45f). military documents, immi- Sunday School, Bible Study 9:15 glory and honor…” tings—at the library, at home, Woodburn Lutheran School Affiliation (LCMS) God has placed us as peo- Loved ones, just what their on a bus, in a car or while gration lists and newspaper ple of faith in the midst of a affl iction had done for them? walking down the street. archives are now digitized generation who has lost hope 1. It brought them to a and available on the Internet common level; causing them that God is mindful of them, JOHN PAULDING HISTOR- at little or no cost. to forget racial hatreds, sin re- 4) Consult with outside their circumstances, their ICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL plight. Let’s endeavor in this duced men to a common level sources, such as librarians, before God. MEMBERSHIP MEETING new year to be a safety net for historians, genealogy orga- 2. It made them unclean; nizations and databanks to those who need to be pointed Th e John Paulding Histor- 3. Th ey are isolated; fi nd access to resources. to the God who is mindful of 4. Made them hopeless. ical Society will be holding them. their Annual Membership 5) Work backward. It’s 4412 Park Street – Woodburn 260-632-4821 Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Loved ones, in the heal- generally easier if you begin www.christlutheranchurchwoodburn.com Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Rick Jones previously ings that Jesus did, each Meeting with election of of- served on the staff of Defi ance were commanded to go fi cers on Sunday, January 18, Area Youth for Christ for 36 show themselves to the 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the mu- BLIND DATE BAND TO PERFORM TRIBUTE CONCERT for the last nine years at years, fi rst as a ministry coor- priests, a necessary require- seum located across from the annual Rockford Lions dinator and later as Executive ment of the law, before they the fairgrounds. Th e public Club Variety Show, head- Director. Rick is currently a could be pronounced healed is invited and encouraged to lined with Paula Linn for the 100th year anniversary pastor of an area local church. and re-enter society. Th is is attend. Th e program for the aft er- of the Chatt Picnic, and how Jesus takes care of the was invited to sing “Our disease called sin, is through noon will feature Ed Bohn, The West Bend News National Anthem” at El- baptism. In Acts 22:16 Ana- Paulding County EMA Di- dora for Monster Jam and nias told Paul, “and now rector. Ed was hired by the has the lowest ad the World 100 this year. why are you waiting? Arise Paulding County Commis- prices in the area Shannon is now in her and be baptized, and wash sioners on June 16, 2014 10th year of teaching at with one of the away your sins, calling on part-time and full-time, on Parkway and is the K-8 largest distributions. the name of the Lord.” October 13, 2014. Mr. Bohn music and choir director. “Ol’ Baldy” says bye for retired from the Defi ance Fire New adventures abound now, but continue to pray, Department aft er 30 years, on for her and the students WHY ADVERTISE IN HERE? read and study the New Tes- October 4, 2014. He held the she teaches! Th is fall, she tament for this holds your rank of Captain for the last 11 directed the fi rst Middle BECAUSE YOU ARE READING IT! future heaven or hell. “Luv years. School Musical, “Into the Ya!” “I have been a certifi ed Woods, Jr.” She also took Fire – Tech Rescue – Haz- Take a trip down mem- Krogman, and newest ad- her Middle School choir to Mat instructor for 18 years, ory lane at the Rockford dition from Chicago – John the Komet Hockey game teaching for, Four Co. Career Belle on Saturday, Janu- Lessick. Band members where they sang “Our Na- Center, Ohio Fire Academy ary 10, 2015 as local band have been around! Th ey tional Anthem.” Welcome to the New Home of and Cleveland State Univer- “Blind Date” delivers a have the experience to take Prior to teaching mu- sity. I served on the Defi ance performance reminiscent you back to a time when the sic to middle school stu- Pathwayy Christian Church of bygone years with their greatest bands made music; dents, Wagner taught high www.pathwaychristianharlan.com County LEPC for 12 years,” states Mr. Bohn, “I graduat- expansive range of music. a time of music that off ered school choir, show choir Located at 12732 Spencerville Rd, Harlan, IN • Pastor Murray Clugston (Karizzma) and chamber ed from Bryan High School, A tribute concert highlight- songs you could sing along 9:00AM Worship Service • 10:15AM Sunday School ing music by Neil Diamond, with, and dance to, and mu- choir. She directed seven attended Defi ance College Glen Campbell, and Johnny sic you fell in love with. Th e musicals: Into the Woods Come Join us in Praise, Worship and Fellowship and received my fi re services OUR BELIEFS OUR GUIDE FOR LIVING Rivers will start at 7:00 p.m. Belle welcomes the band (full version), Music Man, God Loves Us and Offers Salvation The Bible education from, Th e Ohio with doors open at 6:00 p.m. back and invites all listen- Once Upon a Mattress, Our Mission Statement; “Seeking the faith to follow the Word” Fire Academy, National Fire Th e band will also perform ers who have enjoyed “Blind M*A*S*H, Wonka, Cheap- Member: Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ Academy, Cleveland State Gospel and many Patriot- Date” outdoor performanc- er by the Dozen, and Th e University, BGSU Fire School ic songs. Soloist Shannon es during the annual Sock King and I. Maples United Methodist Church and numerous other schools. Wagner will make a return Hop & Cruise-In held in Wagner is happily mar- 13240 Church Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46816 I am a member of a number visit to open for the event. Rockford. ried to her husband, Andy, of local, regional and state fi re Th e public is invited to at- Parkway Local School for 11 years. She has two Sunday Service: 11:00 AM and EMA organizations.” tend the entertainment District music teacher and daughters and three sons. Pastor Gerry Weesner 260-627-8141 Ed hopes to work with venue at 135 Market Street, vocalist, Shannon Wagner, Mark your calendars the state on improving the Rockford, OH. plans to open the event and for January 10 and re- Traditional Service • Traditional Values various emergency operation Re-live the experience of entertain by singing hits by kindle bygone memories First Sunday: Healing Service plans and evaluate some of 60’s/70’s music when “Blind various female artists such when Blind Date Band and “Is any sick among you? Let him call for {go to} the elders of the facilities across Paulding Date” revs up the night with as Carrie Underwood, Anne Shannon Wagner perform the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in County. Ed comments, “I am featured fi ve-piece band Murray, Donna Summer at the Rockford Belle! For the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, …” members: Dan Schoen, Rick and Adelle. more information call Tom James 5: 14-15a KJV looking forward in 2015 to get Location: On Franke Road; 3 miles more involved in community Temple, Mike Bruns, Kent Wagner has performed Rogers at 567-644-9993. South of Hwy 30 and 2 ½ miles North of Monroeville Road. events and activities across Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 7, 2015 Editor’s Note: We here at nations, and impacting future open to all states and block- government agencies. Yet spectrum (Republicans—90 ed November 13−16th, 2014 the West Bend News print all generations and the planet able by none.” we’re on course to cut more percent, Independents—71 by telephone by Harris Poll “Letters to the Editor” because that is our home. A global And yet the governmental than $1 trillion from nation- percent, Democrats—55 on behalf of AIA among 818 we believe that everyone has ethic is needed if we are to actions of the principle nucle- al security budgets through percent). registered voters nationally, a Constitutional right to free- reduce the nuclear threat and ar nations of the United States 2022. What do the Ameri- “Public polls are at histor- with a sampling error of 3.6 dom of the press. In saying work towards nuclear disar- and Russia who hold ~94 per- can people think about this? ic lows in terms of voter per- percent. Highlights of the that, we do not necessarily mament. cent of the global stockpiles In a recent poll, two- ceptions of Congress,” Blakey poll can be found here: www. agree with the content that “Nuclear deterrence and fail to recognize the reality thirds of registered voters said. “If this new Congress aia-aerospace.org/research_ is printed. We are just the the threat of mutually as- of the people’s demands. As (69 percent) say that given is to restore any faith in our reports/year-end_review_ messengers. Th e name of the sured destruction cannot though stuck in a Cold War the evolving and increased political process, they can and_forecast/. A full meth- person who wrote the letter is be the basis for an ethics of time warp, the U.S. is plan- threats to America’s secu- start in January by revisiting odology is available upon placed at the end of each arti- fraternity and peaceful co- ning to spend a trillion dol- rity, the U.S. government the budget caps to refl ect to- request. Results are weighted cle. To be considered for publi- existence among peoples and lars over the next 30 years on should increase spending on day’s needs for investment in cation, letters must be no lon- states. Th e youth of today and modernizing our nuclear ar- America’s national security to be representative of voters space, infrastructure and na- ger than 1000 words, and you tomorrow deserve far more. senals and Russia is unveiling relative to the budget caps demographically and geo- must provide a name along Th ey deserve a peaceful world its rail ICBM system as we are set more than three years tional security.” graphically across the United with a phone number and/or order based on the unity of all held hostage to these im- ago. Th e Aerospace Indus- Th e study was conduct- States. email to confi rm validity of the human family, grounded moral weapons of genocide. tries Association released content. You can respond or on respect, cooperation, soli- Th e mythological illusions of this data in December from submit a new letter by email, darity and compassion. Now security based on deterrence a study conducted on its be- USPS or fax. is the time to counter the only serve to fuel an ongoing half by Harris Poll. It also The West Bend News Responses need to be re- logic of fear with the ethic of arms race robbing our chil- revealed that aft er discuss- READER PICK-UP LOCATIONS responsibility, and so foster a ceived by Friday at 5:00 pm dren and indeed the poorest ing present and future secu- OHIO LOCATIONS ly Wood and Vine, Paulding to be considered for the next climate of trust and sincere nations of the world of pre- rity threats facing the Unit- Antwerp: Country Time Mar- County Senior Center, Rite publication. We reserve the dialogue… cious resources creating the ed States, the same number Aid, Ace Hardware, Gorrell right to edit for length, content “Th e desire for peace, se- very conditions that foster ad- of voters (69 percent) say ket, Antwerp Branch Library, Antwerp Pharmacy, H20, Riv- Bros., Country Inn Living Cen- and worthiness. curity and stability is one of ditional confl ict and violence. they would be more likely ter, Albert Automotive, Pauld- er Street Market, Antwerp the deepest longings of the Th is is not acceptable and to support a candidate for ing Courthouse, Paulding Co. email: [email protected] Exchange Bank, Papa Oley’s, human heart… this desire the growing chorus of world public offi ce who supports Bookmobile, Susie’s Bakery, Hometown Pantry, Pop-N-Brew, fax: 419-258-1313 can neither be satisfi ed by leaders and the people are increased spending on na- Paulding VFW Post 587 The Rootbeer Stand, Agora, Pit- USPS: West Bend News military means alone, much getting louder every day. Th is tional security. Th e study Stop Payne: Lichty’s Barber Shop, PO Box 1008 less the possession of nuclear year marks the 70th anni- was conducted by telephone Payne Super Valu, Antwerp Ex- Broughton: Kohart’s Surplus Antwerp, OH 45813 weapons and other weapons versary of the bombings of in November among over change Bank, Maramart, Payne or of mass destruction… Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 800 registered voters. & Salvage Branch Library, Puckerbrush West Bend News “…peace must be built Th e diminishing Hibakusha “Th ese numbers don’t Bryan: Chief, Town & Coun- Pizza PO Box 91, on justice, socio-economic survivors of these explosions surprise me one iota—the try, McDonald’s, Bryan Senior Scott: Scott Variety Store New Haven, IN 46774 development, freedom, re- Center are a daily reminder of the public understands the need Sherwood: Sherwood Post Of- spect for fundamental human atrocities that mankind has to invest in national securi- Cecil: Cecil Elevator, Mar-  ce, Village Food Emporium, LETTER TO THE EDITOR rights, the participation of wrought. ty, and the aerospace tech- amart, Vagabond Sherwood Bank, all in public aff airs and the Let 2015 be the year when nologies that help provide Charloe: Charloe Store Van Wert: Pak-A-Sak, Short Th e Right Th ing To Do building of trust between the words of President Eisen- that security and propel Continental: Okuley’s Phar- Stop, Family Video, Orchard peoples.” hower move closer to a reali- economic advancement,” On Saturday, January macy, Dollar General, ACE Tree, BalyEat’s, Lee’s Ace rd Th is profound message 3 , I was taking down my ty. “I like to believe that peo- said AIA President and CEO Hardware Hardware, Main Street Market, was delivered December ple in the long run are going Marion C. Blakey. “Th e new Christmas tree and I heard De ance: Newman’s Carry Walmart the dog barking and the door 7th to representatives of 158 to do more to promote peace Congress should sit up and nations, the UN and more Out, Butt Hutt, Chief, Senior bell ring. First, I went to the than our governments. In- listen to them attentively.” Center, Walmart, Big Lots INDIANA LOCATIONS garage to get the dog in, but than 100 international, civil deed, I think that people want A majority of voters Fort Wayne: Walmart (Mays- Edgerton: Marathon, Valero, she wouldn’t come to me. I society, academic and reli- peace so much that one of across party lines (83 per- ville Rd) then hurried back to see who gious organizations in two these days governments had cent of Republicans, 63 per- Kaiser Supermarket, Frager’s Barbershop, Utilities Of ce Grabill: Save-A-Lot, Grabill was at the front door. Th ere days of testimony about nu- better get out of the way and cent of Independents and 60 Hardware, Grabill Country Sales stood a young man and my clear weapons from experts let them have it.” percent of Democrats) share Grover Hill: Ross’ Gas Sta- Harlan: Marathon, Harlan Do- Irish Setter. Immediately the on health, humanitarian and When your children’s the sentiment that the U.S. tion, N&N, Quick Stop young man said to me that he environmental law, climate children ask what you did to government should increase Grabill: Do-It Best Hardware, nuts, Harlan Cafe, iAB Bank had slid off the icy road into change, agriculture and the make peace a reality, what national security spending Save-A-Lot Hoagland: Mel’s Town Market, our yard and said how sorry global economy at the Vienna will be your response? Now relative to current budget Hicksville: Cline’s Market, Hoagland Pizza Pub he was about messing up the Conference on the Human- is the time to take action and caps. In addition, nearly four Hickory Hills Golf Course, Sail- Monroeville: Mel’s Deli, The yard. What impressed me itarian Impacts of Nuclear make your voice heard. Let out of fi ve voters (78 percent) ers, Shell Station, Lassus Handy Village of Heritage, Phillips 66 most was what he said next. I Weapons. there be peace on earth. say they believe threats to Dandy, McDonald’s, H20, Senior Gas Station, Dollar General had a chance to do the right Th is conference focused Robert F. Dodge, M.D., is American security raised Center New Haven: Curves, Milan thing so I came to your house on the recent scientifi c re- a practicing family physician, by increased activity from Melrose: Uncle Fudd’s Diner, Center, New Haven Branch Li- to let you know. I think I can ports on global humanitar- writes for PeaceVoice, and ISIS/ISL, al Qaeda and other Morning Star Convenience Store brary, Ken’s Meat Market, New get out of your yard, but I ian eff ects of these weapons serves on the boards of the Nu- groups in Syria and Iraq are Oakwood: Rhees’ Market, Haven Bakery, Broadway Deli, wanted to do the right thing. and the impotence of any ef- clear Age Peace Foundation, increasing, including ma- The Landing Strip, Phil’s Diner, Paterson Hardware, Richard’s I admired this young man fective response to their use. Beyond War, Physicians for jorities of Republicans (90 Cooper Community Branch Li- Restaurant, New Haven Chamber Th ese weapons long known for his manners, conscience, Social Responsibility Los An- percent), Independents (75 brary, TrueValue Hardware Woodburn: Clip -N- Tan, Jim’s to threaten our extinction if and attitude. He told me he geles, and Citizens for Peace- percent) and Democrats (69 Paulding: Paulding Co. Car- Pizza, Woodburn Hardware, large numbers were used are was not hurt, but felt badly ful Resolutions. percent). Finally, 73 percent negie Library, Chief, Corner now recognized to be much Bob’s Restaurant, Woodburn about our yard. He also told say they believe the United Market, Integrity Ford, Napa more dangerous threatening Xpress, Country Oasis, and me he had gone into Ma- POLL SHOWS PUBLIC States is less secure due to True Value, Maramart, Dollar Woodburn Branch Library, plecrest to help a friend who the lives of approximately two DEMAND FOR INCREASED cuts of nearly $1 trillion over General, Dairy Queen, Hol- billion people from the cli- Financial Partners was house-sitting because of NATIONAL SECURITY the 2012−2022 time frame in a prank someone had done matic disruption that would planned budgets for the mil- Read it online for FREE at westbendnews.net to his friend’s car. Today, we come with the fi ring of only SPENDING itary, including majorities do not hear much about the 100 weapons—representing across the entire political good in teenagers, but this just 1/2 of 1 percent of the (NAPSI)—Today, our young man from Antwerp global nuclear arsenals. country is facing an un- is a true asset to his parents Th is meeting was followed precedented range of threats Start signing up for who have instilled a wonder- days later by the annual No- that require a more robust ful value in this young man. bel Peace Laureate Confer- response than the current Also, the town of Antwerp ence in Rome where the Peace budget limits on national se- can be mighty proud that it Laureates stated, curity and research and de- Home has a young man who wanted “If we fail to prevent nucle- velopment spending allow. to do the right thing. Why did ar war, all of our other eff orts When the Budget Con- I write this article? I wanted to secure peace and justice trol Act (BCA) of 2011 was to do the right thing! will be for naught. We need to signed into law, ISIS was Delivery —Jeanne Hertig stigmatize, prohibit and elim- an unknown entity in the Receive 51 issues for only inate nuclear weapons… Middle East. Th ree years ago, Russia hadn’t invaded $32.18 per year. What a great deal! PEACE ON EARTH – 2015 “We welcome the pledge by the Austrian government a neighboring country and committed to increasing Delivery to: By: Robert F. Dodge, M.D. ‘to identify and pursue eff ective measures to fi ll the legal weapons spending by 85 Name: ______At the beginning of each percent through 2017. Back new year people around the gap for the prohibition and Address: ______elimination of nuclear weap- then, offi cial Washington Mail this form world express their hopes and was still debating the reasons ______desires for seemingly elusive ons’ and ‘to cooperate with all along with your stakeholders to achieve this for China’s military growth, peace on earth. In the past which has now produced City ______State _____Zip ______check to: year there have been many goal.’ new stealth fi ghters, deploy- Phone: ______strides toward that goal. Th e “We urge all states to commence negotiations on a ment of its fi rst nuclear fl eet West Bend News greatest threat to peace and ballistic missile submarine, Email: ______our survival, nuclear weap- treaty to ban nuclear weapons PO Box 1008 at the earliest possible time, and testing of hypersonic Is this a gift? Yes No ons, are at long last on the missiles. And three years Antwerp, OH 45813 road to abolition. Th e people and subsequently to conclude From: the negotiations within two ago, some experts were con- have spoken and leaders have vinced cyber attacks were heard. Th is new year we must years. Th is will fulfi ll exist- Name ______ing obligations enshrined in just a nuisance. What North Your paid home recommit to the steps neces- Contact: ______the Nuclear Non-Prolifer- Korean operatives reported- delivery will begin sary to make this a reality. ly did in hacking into Sony In the words of Pope Fran- ation Treaty, which will be ______when the free reviewed in May of 2015, and Pictures’ computer systems cis, is just one of many recent If your business or organization would like to circulation ceases the unanimous ruling of the bring in potential clients, contact us about being a “Nuclear weapons are a disturbing cyber assaults on global problem, aff ecting all International Court of Jus- customer pick-up location for the WBN. for your zip code. tice. Negotiations should be U.S. businesses and federal PAGE 6 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 7, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] and Kaen areas looking for and got along well with each SOLDIERS LOOKING OUT GOLDEN BUCKEYES: KNOW not available. Avoid touch- Panzers and supply trucks. other. It was a good business FOR THEIR NEIGHBORS THE FACTS, PROTECT ing your eyes, nose or mouth We had plenty of targets. Not arrangement. One day, Fit got YOURSELF AND LOVED with your hands. much luft waff e, but plenty of sick. Fit Fit and Fit Fit Fit took (NAPSI)—Th e Guard is a ONES FROM THE FLU • Cover your nose and ground fi re. We can’t destroy Fit to the doctor. Th e doctor component of the Army that is mouth with a tissue when a King Tiger tank by shooting gave Fit some medicine to composed of men and women According to data from the sneezing, coughing or blow- at the front end of the tank. take and Fit Fit and Fit Fit Fit who serve their country, state Ohio Department of Health, ing your nose; throw away the Th ere is too much steel plat- took Fit back to the farm. and community on a part-time nearly half (48 percent) of the tissue and wash your hands ing there. Our best deal is to Well, I’m sorry to say, that basis. Th ese Citizen-Soldiers— 1,919 hospitalizations due to immediately. If you don’t have come down on him from the Fit didn’t make it. So Fit Fit sons, daughters, students, infl uenza to date in Ohio are a tissue, cough or sneeze into rear and start a fi re in his and Fit Fit Fit had a funeral neighbors—tend to hold civil- residents age 65 or older. Th e your elbow or upper sleeve. motor area. Th is will tie up for Fit. Fit Fit and Fit Fit Fit ian jobs or attend college when Ohio Department of Aging is • Avoid contact with peo- the engine, the electric wires went back to the farm and not serving and training. joining with the Department ple who are sick. If you are THE LOBO TANK BUSTERS and the hydraulic system. If worked harder than ever to Serving Many Roles of Health to strongly urge sick, stay home, rest and limit it doesn’t destroy the unit, it make things go. Well, aft er a Th e Army National Guard all older Ohioans—as well as your contact with others until By: Stan Jordan will be out of action for weeks. while, Fit Fit got sick and Fit has been used in a variety of those who care for and serve you are fever-free for at least We all met in the barracks For a few minutes today, Fit Fit took Fit Fit to the doc- fashions since its origin as a them—to do everything you 24 hours without the use of aft er supper and we real- our four planes were all over tor. Th e doctor gave Fit Fit Colonial militia force. can to reduce your risk of medicine. ly discussed today’s sorties the sky. We had plenty of tar- some medicine and Fit Fit Fit Over time, it has evolved getting and spreading the fl u • Call ahead to places over at Le Mans. Th e Col. gets and I bet we sounded like took Fit Fit back home. But it from being a “strategic re- or to reduce the severity of like doctor’s offi ces, nursing got two tanks with his four a bunch of kids at a ball game. just wasn’t in the cards and serve” that was never meant to symptoms if you do get it. homes and senior centers to rockets. With his one rocket, It makes you feel good when Fit Fit passed away. see combat except in the most “Th e peak of fl u season is see if they have special ap- he knocked the engine and you know you have helped So, Fit Fit Fit took Fit Fit dire of circumstances, to a unit not yet upon us, and the fl u is pointment or visitation pol- the fi rst three fl at cars loaded push the Germans back. to the undertaker and had a in regular use overseas and at already widespread in Ohio. icies during fl u season or with trucks and tanks down See ya! funeral for Fit Fit. Fit Fit Fit home. Where older adults are con- for people who have fl u-like the hillside. We fi gured we got was all alone now and he had In fact, in most situations cerned, the fl u is a serious symptoms. one electric locomotive and LATE NEWS ON THE SNOW to do the work of Fit and Fit where there is an emergency illness that can lead to health • If you work with or pro- the three fl at cars out of ser- OWLS Fit and it was not very fi t- here on U.S. soil, the Army Na- complications, hospitaliza- vide care to older adults and vice for days or longer. Seven ting. Aft er a few months of tional Guard is the military’s tions and even death,” said have fl u-like symptoms or tanks destroyed, 13 trucks of By: Stan Jordan hard work, Fit Fit Fit became fi rst responder. Bonnie K. Burman, direc- have been exposed to some- supplies and a number of rails A week or so ago, I told sick. So, Fit Fit Fit went to the A Local Resource tor of the Ohio Department one with the fl u, contact your and signal towers, and we you about Corky Hues being doctor. Th e doctor gave Fit Each state, most territories of Aging. “Th ere are many employer to see if you should didn’t have much damage of informed about some people Fit Fit some medicine and he and the District of Columbia things Golden Buckeyes can report to work. Ask about our own. spotting a snow owl northeast sent Fit Fit Fit home. Fit Fit have National Guard units, as and should do to protect your employer’s policies and We certainly had a good of Antwerp. Well, a few days Fit was a good patient and he provided for by the Constitu- themselves. In addition, the procedures about the fl u and run. Th e Col. was as happy as later, Kathy Shaner told me took his medicine and every- tion of the United States. Each millions of Ohioans of all other infectious diseases. a bug in a rug. He enjoyed his she saw a snow owl in the area thing as the doctor ordered, unit is a resource that is under ages who come into regular Symptoms of seasonal part of the show, and he was of the Auglaize Village. Th at and Fit Fit Fit got well. So, Fit the direction of a state’s gov- contact with older adults have fl u include fever, cough, sore really impressed by the dam- is just this side of Defi ance. Fit Fit went to the doctor and ernor and, as such, serves the a responsibility to do all they throat, body aches, headache, age a four inch jumbo rocket Last week, I got a call from the doctor gave Fit Fit Fit a needs of its state. Th is gives can to prevent the spread of chills and fatigue. Some might can do. He said, “Boys, let’s Ron Kadesch, who lives about clean bill of health and de- governors broad authority in the virus.” also experience diarrhea and get a euchre tournament go- halfway between Antwerp clared Fit Fit Fit to be clean using their Guard units, from According to the National vomiting. Warning signs in- helping to protect lives and ing here for a couple hours. and Paulding, and he said of whatever it was. So, Fit Fit Council on Aging, our im- clude diffi culty breathing or property during a natural di- I’m going to fi ll in for Lt. he saw a snow owl sitting on Fit went home and did the mune systems typically weak- shortness of breath, pain or saster to maintaining peace Nelson again for tomorrow’s a light pole. He said there work of Fit and Fit Fit. en as we get older, making it pressure in the chest or abdo- during civil emergencies. dawn patrol.” was no doubt about it being I guess the moral of the harder for our bodies to fi ght men, sudden dizziness, con- Oft en, the presence of Army He said, “I know we are a snow owl because it was so story is: A survival of the fi t- disease. As a result, adults age fusion, severe or persistent National Guard units will ben- loaded and ready for morn- big. Th en he said, “Of course, test. 65 and older are at increased vomiting and fl u-like symp- efi t local communities in indi- ing. But, we won’t have the I didn’t have my camera See ya! risk of fl u and its complica- toms that improve, but then rect ways. For example, nearly luck we had today. Let’s live along, but he probably would tions. Not only can the fl u return with fever. If you have all Army National Guard mil- it up and enjoy ourselves to- have fl own away if I tried to PLANTING THE RIGHT include mild to severe illness, a chronic medical condition, night!” Yes sir, it was a good get closer.” TREES TO MEET YOUR itary construction projects are such as diabetes, heart disease built by local citizens and small it can also make other chron- end to a fi ne day. We went to I really appreciate hear- NEEDS or COPD and/or are age 65 or businesses. Th is means adding ic health conditions worse. bed aft er a few noisy games ing from you folks about the Eighty-fi ve percent of older older, and experience any of of euchre and then rolled owls. Please give me a call if new jobs to a local economy. these symptoms, seek medi- By: Staci Miller, Paulding adults have at least one chron- out early this morning, and you see one. A National Mission cal attention immediately. SWCD Education Special- ic condition such as diabetes, all went to breakfast at about See ya! When Guard Soldiers, un- Visit www.fl u.ohio.gov for ist der the order of the president, heart disease or COPD, and 4:00 a.m. Th e Col. is very en- 68 percent have two or more. information and resources to thused about those four inch Trees are a vital part of are placed under the control help you fi ght the fl u. our community and wildlife of the nation’s military, they A fl u shot is the best thing jumbo rockets. He said, “I’m you can do to protect yourself About ODA – Th e Ohio going to ask my driver, who in Paulding County. Trees serve equally alongside their Department of Aging works active-duty counterparts. and the older adults in your is a graduate of M.I.T., if we can provide you with shade, life from the fl u. Th e vaccine to ensure that our elders are could put two more rockets a serene atmosphere, is a Whether it’s to fi ght in respected as vital members of times of war, participate in mil- can prevent most strains and under the wing of our plane.” natural cover for vital wild- can lessen the severity and society who continue to grow, life, as well as increase your itary exercises with allied forc- thrive and contribute. We es, man missile defense batter- length of symptoms if you do We discussed this before property value. According get the fl u. Th e annual fl u shot collaborate with state agen- and all agreed we proba- to the USDA Forest Service, ies in Alaska, support Customs cies and community part- and Border Protection, or con- is a Medicare Part B benefi t, bly couldn’t do it because “Healthy, mature trees add which means that the vaccine ners, including area agencies it would probably ruin the an average of 10 percent to duct security patrols at the Su- on aging, to help integrate ag- per Bowl, Guard Soldiers per- is covered with no copay for balance of the airplane. But, a property’s value.” Planting adults age 65 or older. Th ere ing needs into local plans and the Col said, “My driver is form the same jobs, in the same ensure that aging Ohioans THE LEGEND OF THE FIT trees are a true investment in way, as active-duty soldiers. also is a higher-dose vaccine a mathematical whiz, and I not only our environment, specifi cally designed for older have access to a wide array will let him work on it.” We BROTHERS Currently, the Army Na- of high-quality services and but your property for the fu- tional Guard has just under adults - ask your health care pilots all agree that the plane provider if the higher-dose supports that are person-cen- By: Stan Jordan ture. Th e Paulding Soil and 360,000 Citizen-Soldiers who tered in policy and practice. is loaded down enough al- Water Conservation District vaccine is right for you. ready. 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Derek had to go through sandwich w/salad bar an interview process through 1/12 – Cheeseburg- MAD ANTS DROP OVER- the local Rotary, then through er sandwich, french fries, TIME NAIL BITER another interview with a pan- baked beans, fruit, milk; JH/ el comprised of members of HS: Chef salad; Pizza sub or Th e Mad Ants, sponsored the regional District 6600 Grilled chicken sandwich w/ by Lutheran Health Network, Rotary and inbound stu- salad bar fell just short at home in over- dents. Although the district 1/13 – Grilled chicken time heat, dropping the game Alex Arellano scores under the basket for the Panthers in the originally expected about 16 fi rst quarter. More pictures at westbendnews.net sandwich, green beans, fruit, to the Oklahoma City Blue outbound students, only fi ve milk; JH/HS: Chef salad; 87-90 Tuesday night at Allen Liberty Center travelled to top points for the quarter— were present for the interview Pizza sub or Grilled chicken Co. War Memorial Coliseum. Paulding for the boys basket- and the game. Th e fi rst half in Fremont, OH, and Derek sandwich w/salad bar Despite a slow fi rst quarter ball game on Saturday, Janu- fi nished at 24-20. was the only male. He will start, the Mad Ants were able ary 3rd. Th e new year match Th e third quarter was the now be attending monthly to hold the Blue to only 12 in orientation meetings until his ANTWERP LOCAL SCHOOL for the JV team fell in the most intense of the game with LUNCH MENU 1/7 – 1/13 the second quarter to create Panther’s favor with a 45-26 Jarren Altman topping the departure. a 40-32 lead in favor of Fort win. points for Liberty and they He is the fi rst outbound Wayne going into the half. student from Antwerp in 1/7 – Fish on bun, cooked Th e varsity score wasn’t outscored the Panthers, 15- carrots, orange smiles, milk; Gary Talton led the Mad Ants quite the margin when it was 12. fi ve years. Th e Rotary ex- at the half with 9 early points change program is a cultural PLUS: Salad bar completed. Th e game against Th e Tigers excelled at hit- 1/8 – Meatball sub, broc- and 2 assists. Marcus Hall the Tigers began with a tight ting three point shots, while exchange, not an education- grabbed six rebounds off the al program. To be prepared, coli & caulifl ower, pears, defense as soon as Paulding the Panthers were better un- milk; PLUS: Salad bar bench to add to his 5 fi rst half got the ball. Paulding’s fi rst der the basket. Paulding got Derek will be taking online points. For the Blue, Reggie courses this year before he 1/9 – Pepperoni pizza, cole basket was put in by junior some extra groove back in the slaw, applesauce, milk; PLUS: Williams lead off the bench Corbin Edwards. Th e fi rst fourth quarter, and were able leaves to be sure he will be with 8 points and 4 rebounds. Brad Crawford nails three Salad bar quarter was a close match fi n- to increase their lead and the able to complete his senior Fort Wayne remained points for Paulding. More 1/12 – Chicken nuggets, ishing at 12-11. Both Edwards defense held the Tigers’ score year here and graduate with dominant through much pictures at westbendnews.net baked beans, mixed fruit, and Jarrett Sitton posted the down. the classmates he has been of the second half, creat- with for his school career. milk; PLUS: Salad bar 1/13 – Mini corn dogs, ing leads of up to 18 late in He will also take a crash the third quarter. However, MUSCALA RECALLED TO night at Allen Co. War Me- season since posting 28 in course in the host country’s baked fries, pineapple crisp, his November 22nd perfor- milk; PLUS: Salad bar it was the Blue who pushed ATLANTA morial Coliseum. language, but will learn to back late in the fourth. With Th e Mad Ants jumped out mance against the BayHawks. be fl uent while living there. Fair followed behind with 21 a key lay-up hit as time ex- Th e Atlanta Hawks an- early and found themselves Exchange students are im- MAD ANTS BEAT BLUE IN pired by Andre Emmett, the nounced today that Mike leading by margins of up to points and Will Frisby would mersed in their host country’s THRILLER grab 11 rebounds to add to his game was going into over- Muscala has been recalled 23, including a 65-49 lead at culture and language and, in time. Th e Mad Ants were from the Fort Wayne Mad the half. Andre Emmett led 13 point performance. return, represent their home Th e Mad Ants, sponsored For the BayHawks, unable to hold their overtime Ants. Muscala has played 4 the Mad Ants at the half with country. by Lutheran Health Network, lead as they would fall to the games with the Mad Ants this 18 points and 5 rebounds, Coursey would lead with 24 Although there is a short- rang in 2015 with a win at points and grab down 10 re- Blue by three as time expired. season where he has averaged while CJ Fair recorded 16 term option (students go home in a late fourth quarter Emmett lead all scores with 15.0 points and 9.0 rebounds points of his own. Daniel bounds to lead in each cate- abroad for 4-6 weeks, then thriller over the Oklahoma gory. 23 and 8 rebounds. Dahntay per game. Coursey lead the BayHawks bring back a student for the City Blue 100-99 Th ursday Jones recorded 16 points with with 12 points at the half. balance of time in the sum- night at Allen Co. War Me- 6 assists and Talton banked STRONG OFFENSIVE GAME Fort Wayne continued NOAH VONLEH RECALLED mer), Derek will be partici- morial Coliseum. 14 points of his own. 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Everything is in Bulk Th e Route 49 Tournament 29 in a blowout match. doesn’t help that Americans took place at Edgerton this Th e second night of the REINHART STARTS NEW are donating 8 percent less year for the Boys Basketball games took place with Ant- YEAR WITH TOURNAMENT today than they were in 2007, teams, including: Antwerp, werp and Edon in the loser WIN before the recession, and LADY ARCHERS FALL IN CLOSE MATCH Hicksville, Edgerton, and bracket. Th e Archers came many schools faced with bud- Edon. out on top with a wopping 63- Although the Antwerp get cuts are feeling the brunt Th e game Monday took 44 win. Next the Aces took on Wrestling Club has not offi - of the decline. place between Hicksville and Edgerton for the champion- cially started, there are still Th e good news is that there Antwerp and the Aces won ship game. Th e game came tournaments going on and are cashless fundraising alter- 44-33. Th e second game took down to Hicksville winning naturally wrestlers will still natives that take the strain of place between Edon and Ed- by only one point 54-53 in a wrestle. Eli Reinhart recent- giving money off parents and gerton and Edgerton won 79- very close match. ly competed at the Liberty teachers. For example, you Center tournament on Jan- can be paid to collect trash uary 3, 2015 and earned 1st to be upcycled or recycled. place for his eff orts. Rein- Many eco-fundraising pro- hart was 3-0 on the day with grams pay participants to col- 1 technical fall to begin the lect and recycle such things new year in a big way. as chip bags, beauty care If you are interested in waste and drink pouches. Th e wrestling, be sure to stop Drink Pouch Brigade—of- by the Wrestling Club on fered by Capri Sun and Terra- Archer Drive or contact Jer- Cycle—rewards participants emy Kosch at 419-506-0211. and their schools with points Practices will run on Mon- and cash donations for col- days and Th ursdays at 5:00 lecting drink pouches. Hazel- p.m. with unlimited oppor- wood Elementary School in tunities to compete in tour- Washington did just that, us- naments nearly every week- ing money generated through end. collecting drink pouches to help counteract school-wide STRIKES FOR CHARITY funding cuts. BOWLING TOURNAMENT TO “We needed money for our library due to budget BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES cuts,” said Brigade leader Erin Wickstron. “We have recycle Fire Police City Coun- bins in each hallway and the ty FCU and Refl ection of kids drop their pouches in Caring invite you on Satur- aft er lunch. Each week, we day, February 21, 2015, to collect the bags from the bins, Rachel Williamson shoots from the outside. More pictures at Georgetown Bowl located put them in a box and mail westbendnews.net at 6770 East State Blvd, Fort them off .” Wayne, IN 46815. Th e bowl- Coming off the Route 49 “We wanted our project to win against Edgerton, the ing tournament will begin be global and we didn’t want at 1:00 p.m., doors open at Lady Archers were back in to ask people for money,” action on Saturday, January 3 12:30 p.m. Registration is added Ashley Carlson, Drink required and public is wel- at home against Delphos Jef- Pouch Brigade participant. ferson. come. Registration includes “Th is project collects and up- three games of bowling, Th e Antwerp girls were cycles trash, which benefi ts consistent throughout the Edgerton’s Duane Miller shoots and scores in the fi rst quar- shoes rental, and a door the environment. Th e mon- prize ticket. Bowler registra- game. Th e fi rst quarter went ter against Edon. More pictures at westbendnews.net ey we raise then goes toward to Delphos with a small 10-9 tion forms are available on- charities providing clean wa- line at http://www.fpccfcu. lead. Th e Archers were able to ter to children and families keep them in check well with org/R_O_C.html. Refl ection in developing countries—it’s half the points from junior of Caring was establish by just a positive project all Kianna Recker. Vinyl & Canvas Fire Police City County FCU around.” Th e second quarter’s top Indoor & Outdoor Signs & Banners for the purpose of providing Aside from consumer scorer for the home team was monetary donations as well product waste, getting rid Rachel Williamson with fi ve, as volunteer support to char- West Bend Printing & Publishing of old cell phones, laptops ending up with the highest itable organizations. In 2014, and other “e-waste” can help points in the game for the Ar- 419-258-2000 Refl ection of Caring donated raise some easy fundraising chers. Th e 1st half ended tied over $14,000 to nearly 50 lo- cash. Not only that, it frees up at 16 all. cal and national charitable space in the house or garage Th e second half allowed organizations while Credit that was once cluttered with the Wildcats to gain a small Union employees gave 800 old, useless electronics. lead and the fourth quarter hours of volunteer service Programs like these that extended that by quite a bit. Th e Archers, before time ran to the community! Spon- engage the school and the KLOPFENSTEIN REPAIR sorship opportunities are out, was able to score sever- Kianna Recker adds to the Ar- AUTO•TRUCK•FARM•INDUSTRIAL community at large can make al more points and keep the cher score with a basket from available, for additional in- people more receptive to and formation about the Strikes game in check. Th e game the free throw line. More pic- Major & Minor Repairs • Complete Vehicle Maintenance supportive of your fundrais- fi nished at 31-35 and the win tures at westbendnews.net AC Service & Repair for Charity Bowling Tour- ing eff orts. nament please contact Fire went to the visitors. To learn about recycling 3; Black 2 Diesel Service • Complete Engine Rebuilding Police City County FCU, call Antwerp – Williamson 11; drink pouches and other Antwerp – 9 7 8 7=31 DOT Inspections • ASE Certified Staff Melissa at 260-484-2102 or Recker 6; Braaten 4; Johanns traditionally nonrecyclable 4; Short 3; Smith 2; Miesle 2. DJ – 10 6 11 8=35 email melissa.miller@fpccf- waste while earning money Th e Lady Archers is cur- Tim Klopfenstein 19718 Notestine Road cu.org. DJ – Culp 15; Wallace 7; 657-5700 shop Woodburn, IN 46797 for schools or charity, visit Gorman 4; Pimpas 4; Miller rently 2-7. www.newhavenbulletin.com www.TerraCycle.com PAGE 11 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 7, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 7, 2015 SANTA SLAM RUNNERS UP for more diffi cult problems. “Children are more enthu- siastic about learning when the topic presented is specifi c to their personal interests,” ASK ME ...Miss C! said Bratcher. “For example, questions related to gam- ing, sports, food or friends will generate more attention from students than asking Dear Miss C, same approach. It is very they are embarrassed. So them to calculate the square How do you tell a fam- likely they are unaware be careful with your words. footage of a room.” ily member that they have of the odors. Popular re- Alternatively, if you be- Parents should also take body odor without them search surveys report that lieve that there is no way to advantage of everyday events getting upset or defensive? people WANT to be told have the conversation with that can incorporate mathe- —Politely Suff ering about off ensive odors. No your family member, you matics. For example, helping in Silence matter their defense, they can always anonymously Mom or Dad in the kitchen Dear Politely Suff ering in would rather be told by a leave a care package with provides a great opportu- Silence, friend or family member, your favorite scents, etc. nity to practice fractions Th ere are two main than from a co-worker or Th ey might appreciate the and measurements, includ- ways you can address this stranger! You might say, gesture and use the scents. On Saturday December the girls from Paulding (28- ing calculating weights and issue, since I do not know “Jane, I really don’t want Th is said, an honest and 20th, under the direction of 10) and a feisty team from amounts. the individuals involved, I to embarrass you or make caring conversation is the Mr. Stacey Sweet, the Ant- Woodburn (17-16) to make it 3. Make math a family do not know if there may you upset, but I feel like I best option whenever pos- werp 5th and 6th grade girls into the championship game aff air. Everyone in the fam- be a medical reason for the should say something be- sible. basketball team took the against Tinora. Th e girls in ily can play a role in keeping odors. If it is medical, the cause I hope you would say Blessings, court in the MAC Gym Santa blue played hard, but lost a math an ever-present part of best thing you can do is be something to me… (insert —Miss C Slam basketball tournament. close game to the talented a child’s day. Bratcher oft en honest and understanding concern here)” If she seems Miss C is now accept- Th e Lady Archers defeated Rams (15-14). engages her kids through about the issue. Approach surprised or upset be ready ing your questions! You friendly competitions at one your loved one with an ap- and armed with an embar- may submit them to Ask- EASY MATH TIPS FOR PAR- a simple response. If your of their favorite restaurants. proach such as, “I would rassing story of your own [email protected], to child asks how many min- She encourages her kids to want you to tell me…” If so that you can try to even the West Bend News to my ENTS: MAKING MATH FUN fi gure out the sale price of OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM utes it will take to drive to it is a cleanliness issue, the fi eld. You are right, peo- attention, or via my Face- the grocery store, it is per- their soft drink or milk shake you might even use the ple do get defensive when book page Ask Me Miss C! fectly okay to respond with by fi nding half, starting with (NAPSI)—As parents, we questions like “What’s half understand the important your own question, such as BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT GROVER HILL RECEIVES SCHOOL LIBRARY DONATION “How many minutes do you of $2.00?” and moving to role that math plays in our more diffi cult questions, like children’s education and the think it will take to drive to Gradyn Joseph Stairhime the store?” “What’s half of $1.80?” impact it has on their lives Math is all around us, was born on January 2, 2015 and our own. Despite this, Th is can lead to a broader at 6:38 a.m. at Community discussion about the num- and opportunities to deepen we don’t always recognize a child’s understanding of Memorial Hospital, Hicks- the opportunities we have ber of minutes in one hour, ville. He was 8 lb. 7 oz. and one half-hour or one quar- math principles abound. By each day to encourage our employing mathematics to was 20.3 inches long. He was children’s interest in and ter-hour. You can also dis- welcomed by his parents, cuss the length of time re- the world around them, kids knowledge of math. can sharpen their basic math Adam and Stacie Stairhime Research has shown that quired to travel from home of Hicksville. He has a big sis- to other places, like school skills and even teach parents children develop a better un- a thing or two. ter, Sophia and a big brother, derstanding of math when or Grandma’s house. In all Brady. Proud grandparents mathematical conversations, mathematical principles RAISING AWARENESS are Joe and Kathy Smalley are presented to them as do not be too quick to give ABOUT SCHOOL CHOICE of Antwerp, Jim Stairhime part of real-world scenari- your child the answer. Allow of Hicksville, and Joe and os. Kasey Bratcher, a former him or her the time needed Nora Muupin of Auburn, IN. mathematics teacher who to process the information (NAPSI)—Th ere’s good news for community orga- Great-grandparents are Paul develops K-12 math teach- given and formulate the an- and Betty Smalley of Ant- er workshops for Carnegie swer on his or her own. nizations, groups and nonprofi ts that support school werp, Vaughn and Kathleen Learning, a publisher of re- 2. Look for mathemat- Franklin of Antwerp, and Grover Hill Elementa- Gleaner Oakwood Arbor search-based mathematics ics all around you. Relating choice. Th ey now have an- ry received a donation from #759 is made of volunteers other way to raise awareness Norval Stairhime of Hicks- soft ware and textbooks for math to everyday life situ- ville. Gleaner Oakwood Arbor that do community service middle and high school stu- ations has a direct eff ect on about the education options #759 to the school library. Ac- and in return the Gleaner how well children learn and available to families. dents, provides the following OHIO EPA ENVIRONMENTAL cepting the check is (center) Life Insurance Group donates utilize mathematical princi- An eff ort called Nation- Librarian Vicky Noff singer money for the Arbor to rein- tips to keep math relevant in EDUCATION GRANT DEAD- your child’s life outside the ples. Carnegie Learning, col- al School Choice Week will with Arbor members Bonnie vest into the community. classroom. laborating with researchers be held January 25-31, 2015. LINE APPROACHING Pier and Kathy Denny. 1. Ask questions… and at Southern Methodist Uni- With more than 10,000 answer questions with versity, found that tailoring events planned, it will be the Th e deadline to apply for questions. When a child word problems to student nation’s largest-ever educa- Ohio Environmental Edu- • State agencies; should review the applica- asks a question, it is an op- interests results in as much tion-related celebration. cation Fund grants is Jan- • Watershed groups (with tion guidelines and create portunity to expand his or as a 40 percent improvement Th e goal is to shine a uary 15, 2015. Grants are local government sponsor- an account in Ohio EPA’s her learning beyond just in performance, particularly positive light on all types available for up to $50,000 ship); eBusiness Center, then sub- of education options avail- to educate Ohio students, • Businesses, trade mit an online letter of intent ® able for children and fami- citizens and the regulated groups and associations; to apply in the OEEF Grant YANKEE CANDLE lies—including traditional community about envi- and Service no later than 5:00 public schools, public char- ronmental problems and • 501 (c)(3) nonprofi t p.m. on January 8, 2015. ter schools, magnet schools, potential solutions. Fund- Th e Gift of Home Fragrancing™ groups. Completed applications online learning, private ing in 2015 will target four Funding for OEEF grants must be submitted online schools, and home school- areas where Ohio EPA has comes from a portion of the no later than 5:00 p.m. on CANDLE OF THE MONTH ing. determined a need for more civil penalties collected by January 15. 2015. 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The Bidder to whom the Revised Code, Section 2329.26 regular session. for Collection, Transportation and contract is awarded will be required THE STATE OF OHIO, IN THE MATTER OF Disposal of Residential Solid Waste to furnish a Surety Bond or a Letter of PAULDING COUNTY: APPROVING ‘THEN AND 56 3 within the Village of Antwerp, Ohio" Credit on a solvent bank made payable FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NOW’ PURCHASE OR- shall be received by the Village Admin- to the Village of Antwerp, Ohio in the AMERICA, Plaintiff, DERS AND PAYMENTS: istrator of the Village of Antwerp, Ohio amount of three (3) months of the total vs. Th e Paulding County 81 at the Village Administrator’s Offi ce, 503 bid price, to be renewed at the end of JOSHUA L. COLLINS, ET AL., Auditor has certifi ed the W. River Street, Antwerp, Ohio, until the fi rst year if the option to extend the Defendants, following “Th en and Now” 3 9 5 12:00 P.M., January 21, 2015 , at which contract for one (1) additional year is Case No. CI 14 168. purchase order numbers and time they will be publicly opened and exercised, and at the end of the second Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above payments included in the Al- year if the option to extend the contract entitled action, I will offer for sale at public 3 5 read aloud. auction, at the East door of the Courthouse lowance of Claims on Decem- The principal items of the Required for a third year is also exercised, and at in the Village of Paulding, in the above ber 24, 2014, Warrants num- Services include the Regular Weekly the end of the third year if the option to named County, on Thursday, the 5th day bered 213118 through 213138 4 1 2 extend the contract for one (1) additional of February, 2015 at 10:05 o’clock A.M., the Collection Service of Acceptable Waste real estate located at: in the amount of $1,498.76; year is exercised, and at the end of the generated by Residential Customers lo- 316 North First Street, and it is certifi ed that both cated within the Village of Antwerp, Ohio fourth year if the option to extend the Oakwood, Ohio 45873 at the time that the contract 7 and the Bulky Waste Collection Service contract for one (1) additional year is Parcel No. 10-09S-009-00 or order was made (“then”), from Residential Customers located exercised for the faithful performance of and 10-09S-010-00 and at the time that the 1 7 2 within the Village of Antwerp, Ohio. The the Agreement. A full legal description of this property County Auditor is complet- The Village of Antwerp reserves the is on record at the Paulding County Engi- Bidder is made aware that the Required neer’s Offi ce located in the basement of the ing the certifi cation (“now”), 8964 Services include regularly scheduled right to waive any and all formalities or Courthouse. that suffi cient funds were collection from Public Buildings and Lo- irregularities in any Bid or in the bidding, Said premises appraised at Eighteen available or in the process to accept any Bid which is deemed low- Thousand and No/100 ($18,000.00) Dollars cations at no charge. and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of collection, to the credit of 2 Copies of the Village of Antwerp map est and best and to negotiate contract of that amount. a proper fund, properly ap- terms with the successful Bidder. The The appraisal of this property was com- are on fi le in, and can be obtained from, propriated and free from any (Fund 175): eye Educational Service Cen- Village of Antwerp shall have the abso- pleted without an interior inspection. Nei- the Village Administrator’s Offi ce, 503 ther the Sheriff’s Offi ce nor the appraisers previous encumbrance; and 175-001-00001/Unvoted ter to be the fi scal agent for lute right to reject any or all Bids. W. River Street, Antwerp, Ohio, where are responsible for the condition of the pursuant to the Ohio Revised Jail Debt/Note Principal Paulding County Family and Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to property at the time the purchaser takes they may be examined and obtained at Code §5705.41(D)(1), these AMOUNT: $50,000.00 Children First Council/Help the scheduled time for the opening of possession. any time during regular business hours Purchasers are advised they have no purchases must be approved IN THE MATTER OF Me Grow Program for Fis- the Bids, but no Bid may be withdrawn without charge. legal right to access this property until by resolution of the Board MODIFYING THE 2014 cal Year 2016, to be eff ective for at least ninety (90) days after the ac- the Sheriff’s Deed has been fi led with the Bidders must use the prepared Bid of County Commissioners. ANNUAL APPROPRIA- from July 1, 2015, through tual opening thereof. Paulding County Recorder’s Offi ce. Forms available at the Village Adminis- TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on Now, therefore the Paulding TION (FUND 001-013): June 30, 2016. Capitalized terms shall have the trator’s Offi ce to submit their Bids. Bids day of the sale with the balance to be paid County Commissioners ap- Th e Board of County MEETING NOTES OF meanings defi ned in the Bid Docu- before the deed is issued. must contain the names of every person prove the Th en and Now Pur- Commissioners does here- APPOINTMENTS: ments. Sheriff Jason K. Landers or company interested therein. Each Bid Paulding County, Ohio chase Orders as submitted by by modify the 2014 Annual Marsha Yeutter, Senior By order of the Council of the shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond or www.pauldingohsheriff.com the Auditor; and it is found Appropriation and hereby Center – Ms. Yeutter present- Village of Antwerp. Neil C. Sander, Attorney for Plaintiff Cashier’s Check in the amount of 10% and determined that all for- directs the Paulding County ed in-kind paperwork for her mal actions of this Board Auditor to transfer funds: 3B funding for the Chair- PAULDING COUNTY COURT on standard probation. writing in open court; Case of County Commissioners, FROM: 001-013-00012/ man’s signature. She reported REPORTS Suff el, Justin; Pauld- shall be bound to the Com- County of Paulding, State of General Fund/Coroner/Sala- she has hired a cook for the ing, OH; Rec Stolen Prop; mon Pleas Court of Pauld- Ohio concerning the adop- ry, Employees Center. Ms. Yeutter discussed Guilty; Defendant to pay all ing County Ohio tion of this resolution were TO: 001-013-00005/Gen- the Center’s transportation Criminal Dispositions fi nes and costs; Placed on Mortakis, Paige A; Gro- adopted in an open meet- Geren, Andrew; Pauld- eral Fund/Coroner/Travel issues in lieu of reduced standard Probation; Remain ver Hill, OH; Disorder Con- ing of this Board of County AMOUNT: $500.00 funding for 2015. ing, OH; Hunt W/O Orange; compliant with case in com- duc; Dismis; Case dismissed Commissioners, and that all Guilty; Case was waived by IN THE MATTER OF Claudia Fickel, County mon pleas court pay restitu- per state; costs to defendant; deliberations of this Board of MODIFYING THE 2014 Auditor – Ms. Fickel pre- defendant; Count B; Fail To tion if any; Complete Th ird costs to be taken from bond County Commissioners and CK Deer; Guilty; Case was ANNUAL APPROPRIA- sented December Sales Tax Millennium Th eft course. on Case #14-CRB-214 of any of its committees that TION (FUND 001-015): Revenue report for the Com- waived by defendant Gibson, Melody M; Fort Perl, Logan C; Payne, resulted in such formal ac- Cliff ord, Robert I; Cecil, Th e Board of County missioners’ review. She also Jennings, OH; Possession; OH; Driv/Fra Susp; J-No tion, were in meetings open Commissioners does here- distributed the General Fund OH; Driv w/o Lic; J-Guilty; Dismiss; Case dismissed per Cont; Pay all fi nes and costs to the public in compliance Proof of fi nanacial responsi- by modify the 2014 Annual Receipts and Expense reports state; Costs to Defendant; by 1/30/15 or will be sent with all legal requirements Appropriation and hereby for period ending November bility provided; Pay all fi nes Count B; Drug Parapherna; to collections; proof of in- including Section §121.22 of and cost by 2/27/15 or will directs the Paulding County 31, 2014. Ms. Fickel noted dog Dismiss; Case dismissed per surance provided; Count B; the Ohio Revised Code. Auditor to transfer funds: tag sales will run through the be sent to collections state; Count C; OVI/ Under A.C.D.; J-No Cont; Pay all IN THE MATTER OF Chadwick, Pamela J; FROM: 001-015-00002/ month of January, 2015. Inf; Guilty; May attend DIP fi nes and cost by 1/30/15 or EXECUTING A COOP- General Fund/Election A.C.D.; Madison, WI; program in lieu of jail pay all will be sent to collections ERATIVE AGREEMENT Guilty; Case was waived by Board/Salaries-Employees fi nes and costs by 12/31/14 Apple, Emily; Van Wert, BETWEEN THE TOLE- TO: 001-015-00003/Gen- defendant. Like the West Bend News or will be sent to collections OH; DUS; J-Guilty; Pay half DO-LUCAS COUNTY eral Fund/Election Board/ Kachenmeister, Eric Ed- on Facebook and... evaluation at pathway se- of fi nes and costs today has a PORT AUTHORITY AND Supplies win; Toledo, OH; Drg Abuse cure a valid driver’s license POC date of 1/30/15; defen- THE PAULDING COUN- Instu; Guilty; Case dis- AMOUNT: $141.10 receive regular updates as 20 hours of community ser- dant was given her physical TY BOARD OF COMMIS- IN THE MATTER OF to what is happening missed per state. vice Th ird Millenium 87 jail license back in open court SIONERS: Elliott, Burton J; Gro- MODIFYING THE 2014 throughout the week. days reserved today Th e Board of County ANNUAL APPROPRIA- ver Hill, OH; OVI/ Breath Dangelo, Matthew J; De- Gebhart, Alan W; Defi - Commissioners does here- High; J-No Cont; ALS vacat- TION (FUND 185): fi ance, OH; Trespassing; No ance, OH; OVI/Under Inf; by, on this day, execute the Th e Board of County ed pay $250 today shall pay Cont; Defendant to pay all Guilty; Report to jail 1/16/15 Cooperative Agreement Do you hate $25 monthly commencing Commissioners does here- fi nes and costs; pay $50 to- for 3 days and 1/23/15 for 3 between the Toledo-Lucas by modify the 2014 Annual 1/30/15, has a POC date of day 12/22/14; victim advo- days ALS vacated pay $50 County Port Authority and writing your 5/29/15, shall make resti- Appropriation and hereby cat to contact commission- per Mo commencing 1/30/15 the Paulding County Board directs the Paulding County tution community control ers to see if any restitution is standard probation secure a of Commissioners regarding Address? ordered 40hrs of commu- Auditor to transfer funds in requested valid driver’s license 20 hr future economic develop- the Sanitary Sewer Rev Fund nity service secure a valid Marie A Weible; Pauld- community service 147 days ment projects. REFUSE!!! driver’s license 174 jail days (Fund 185): ing, OH; Driv w/o Lic; No in jail reserved; Count B; Th e Board of County FROM: 185-001-00001/ reserved; Count B; Fail con- Cont; Pay all fi nes and costs OVI/ Breath High; Dismiss; Commissioners does hereby trol; J-No Cont; Pay all fi nes Sanitary Sewer Rev/Salaries by 1/30/15 or will be sent to Ct B dismissed at the states direct the County Auditor to TO: 185-001-00009/Sani- and costs by 5/29/15 or will collections request. amend the 2014 Annual Ap- be sent to collections; Count tary Sewer Rev/Insurance Shepherd, Christian propriation by appropriating AMOUNT: $1,381.00 C; Seat belt/drie; J-No Cont; W; Warren, MI; Identity PAULDING COUNTY COM- the following: Pay all fi nes and costs by IN THE MATTER OF Fraud; Prel-Waive; Defend- MISSIONERS MEETING 001-016-00007/General AUTHORIZING WEST- 5/29/15 or will be sent to ent waived the preliminary Fund/Commissioners’ Build- collections MINUTES 12/24/14 ERN BUCKEYE EDUCA- hearing; Case bound over ing & Grounds TIONAL SERVICE CEN- Get yourself a new, Jones, Willie; Holgate, to the Common Pleas Court Th is 24th day of December, AMOUNT: $150,000.00 TER TO BE THE FISCAL self-inking stamp OH; Assault; Guilty; Defen- of Paulding County Ohio; 4 IN THE MATTER OF dant to pay all costs; Placed 2014, the Board of County AGENT FOR PAULDING No Fuss, No Mess! counts Commissioners met in regu- AMENDING THE 2014 COUNTY FAMILY AND Do Tran, Minh Trong; lar session with the following ANNUAL APPROPRIA- CHILDREN FIRST/HELP Stop in at Warren, MI; Identity Fraud; Th e West Bend News is pub- members present: TION (FUND 001-031): ME GROW PROGRAM West Bend News for a Prel-Waive; Defendant Th e Board of County lished weekly with news from Tony Zartman, Roy Klop- (FISCAL YEAR 2016): quick demonstration or Northeast Indiana and North- waived the preliminary Commissioners does hereby fenstein, Fred Pieper, and Th e Board of County give us a call west Ohio. Th e publication is hearing in writing in open Nola Ginter, Clerk direct the County Auditor to Commissioners does hereby wholly owned by West Bend court; Case shall be bound amend the 2014 Annual Ap- 419-258-2000 Printing & Publishing Inc. ALLOWANCE OF authorize the Western Buck- to the Common Pleas Court CLAIMS: propriation by appropriating Home Delivery information of Paulding County Ohio; 5 the following: for the West Bend News fol- Warrants documented as counts 213115 through 213142 for 001-031-99997/General Estate & Real Estate Auctions lows: Home delivery is $32.18 Do Tran, Minh Trong; per year. Newsstand is free for County Bills were approved Fund/Note/Unvoted Jail pick up. Warren, MI; Forgery; Prel- and certifi ed to the County AMOUNT: $50,000.00 All content submitted & Waive; Defendant waived Auditor for payment. IN THE MATTER OF printed in the West Bend News the preliminary hearing in EXECUTIVE SESSION: AMENDING THE 2014 Serving Northeast Indiana becomes the property and writing in open court; Case A motion was made by ANNUAL APPROPRIA- & Northwest Ohio copyright of the West Bend shall be bound to the Com- Mr. Roy Klopfenstein to TION (FUND 175): Printing and Publishing Inc Let Our Local Expertise mon Pleas Court of Pauld- go into executive session at Th e Board of County corporation. Any and all repro- ing County Ohio Commissioners does hereby with a National Presence duction requires prior consent 8:06 a.m. with the Paulding Work for You! Shepherd, Christian W; County Prosecutor to discuss direct the County Auditor to by the Publisher. Any submis- Warren, MI; Forgery; Prel- amend the 2014 Annual Ap- Jerry Ehle • 866-340-0445 sions may be edited or rejected legal matters. Th e motion was by the editor. Waive; Defendant waived seconded by Mr. Fred Pieper. propriation by appropriating SchraderFortWayne.com the preliminary hearing in the Unvoted Jail Debt Fund Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 14 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 7, 2015 TROOPERS PARTICIPAT- both troopers and other mo- Paulding classes are held commitments for the new from your camera or smart- LEARN THE FACTORS THAT ING IN NATIONAL EFFORT torists.” at the Paulding County Ohio year. Th e word commitment phone. INFLUENCE PRICES AT THE STRESSING OFFICER To view the statistical Means Jobs Center, 252 Dool- means “the state or quality • Next, arrange the still PUMP SAFETY analysis regarding our safe ey Dr. Suite. B. Students may of being dedicated to a cause, photos and videos in a way driving awareness month register at the next orienta- activity, etc.” Some would say that tells a story. Th en add ef- (NAPSI)—Over the next visit http://www.statepatrol. tion session: Monday, Janu- this is simple semantics, that fects for that creative touch— two weeks, millions of Amer- Th e Ohio State Highway th Patrol is asking for the pub- ohio.gov/doc/Below_100_ ary 5 , from 12:00 Noon until commitment means almost such as slow motion, pan and icans are expected to make lic’s assistance in a nation- Bulletin_2015.pdf 3:00 p.m. the same thing as resolution. zoom or enhanced bright- this holiday season one of the al eff ort aimed at reducing As always, the Patrol asks Evening classes are also But I argue that making a ness. busiest for travel on record. drivers to call #677 to report off ered in Paulding at the commitment connotes a Th e good news is that Many drivers will take lon- yearly line-of-duty deaths of ger road trips than last year, law enforcement offi cers. Th e impaired drivers or drug ac- Paulding County Library, 205 much more sustained empha- thanks to the soft ware, this tivity. S. Main St., beginning Th urs- sis on something, hence the process doesn’t require a lot due in no small part to major initiative, Below 100, focus- th relief at the pump. Across the es on fi ve key areas that can day, January 8 from 5:00 un- word “dedicated” in the defi - of high-tech experience. If 2015 REGISTRATION FOR til 7:30 p.m. nition. Further, when most of you can “cut and paste” or U.S., consumers are current- improve offi cer safety and ly paying less than $2.40 per reduce deaths to an annual FREE ABLE CLASSES Delphos classes are lo- us think of commitment, we “drag and click,” you can cated at the Public Library, think of relationships, which master the steps required to gallon for regular gasoline, count that is below 100. Mo- the lowest average price since torists can do their part by al- Th inking of starting off 309 W. 2nd St. Class times by defi nition involves some- create your video. are Monday and Wednesday; one other than ourselves. My • Once you have arranged May 2009. ways moving over and obey- the New Year by preparing Why was there such a ing traffi c safety laws. for a new job, obtaining a ca- 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. and Mon- idea, then, is that we should your fi les, you’re ready to add day evening from 5:00 until pledge to be committed to a a soundtrack. Again, if you steep plunge in gas prices Each year, for the last 70 reer certifi cate or enrolling aft er they were so high last years, more than 100 police in post-secondary education? 8:00 p.m. Orientation is the cause or activity that betters can drag and click an audio fi rst Monday of the month. others or our communities. fi le, such as MP3, OGG or summer? In order to under- offi cers have been killed in Th e Adult Basic and Literacy stand why, you need to con- the line-of-duty in the U.S. Education (ABLE) program In Celina, classes are locat- Clearly, there is no short- WAV, you can add music. sider the series of factors that Th e number is oft en much off ered through Vantage Ca- ed at the Mercer County Ohio age of community needs for • Distribution of the fi - infl uence the price of oil, the higher, as an average of 145 reer Center can help! Many Means Jobs Center, 220 W. which our assistance would nal product is just as easy. commodity from which gaso- offi cers were killed annually adults attend ABLE classes to Livingston St. New students be tremendously benefi cial. Simply export your movie to line is produced. from 2009-2013. refresh basic skills in reading, may register on Monday, Jan- I recommend the making the Web via YouTube, into Futures Fundamentals Th e tenets of Below 100 writing and math, improve uary 5, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. of commitments instead of a smartphone-compatible (www.futuresfundamen- are: skills needed for employment until 12:00 Noon. Classes in resolutions because not only format or burn it straight to tals.com), the new online • Wear your belt or further education, or pre- Celina meet on Tuesday and would more people will get DVD/Blu-ray. Another op- resource brought to you by • Wear your vest pare for the GED® exam to Th ursday from 9:00 a.m. to involved in community-lev- tion is to upload your video CME Group—the world’s • Watch your Speed obtain a high school equiva- 12:00 Noon. el instead of merely personal to a cloud-based fi le transfer leading and most diverse de- • Remember What’s Im- lency diploma. ABLE class- Since January, 2014 there change, but more involve- service, such as Nero’s free rivatives marketplace—now portant Now (WIN) es are off ered at convenient have been several signifi cant ment in the community in- online drive, and share it provides visitors with an • Remember complacency times and locations through- changes in the content, for- evitably results in new friend- with your family via e-mail easy-to-follow infographic kills out the Vantage service area, mat and cost of the GED® ships and interests. It also in just a few seconds. titled “Th e Facts Behind Oil Prices” to explain the many “Troopers attending the including Van Wert, Pauld- exam. ABLE classes can help feels good, and, according to Th is transfer service, Nero ing, Delphos and Celina. students learn more and the National Corporation for SendIt, is a new component components that determine training will learn diff erent the price of fuel: from global behaviors that could save Registration for 2015 starts prepare for the new com- National and Community of the company’s backup ser- Monday, January 5, 2015. In puter-based GED® test. Let Service, results in a number vice. Th at service allows users demand to the changing sup- their own lives. We are ask- ply landscape to geopolitical ing the public to do what they Van Wert, registration will be Vantage ABLE/GED classes of positive health benefi ts for to back up 5 GB (free) or un- assist in making your goals older adults, including lower limited data with a paid sub- issues to others. can, too,” said Lt. Brode Post held at Vantage Career Cen- Th is diagram follows the Commander. “By moving ter, 818 N. Franklin St. from for further education become mortality rates, lower rates scription from PCs, Android, a reality. It’s never too late to of depression later in life, and iOS and Windows Phone de- release of Futures Fundamen- over when an emergency ve- 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. tals’ video tutorial, “Th e Story hicle is on the side of the road or from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. get ahead by going back to increased functional ability. vices. school. Youth who are involved in To learn more, visit the of Oil,” which takes viewers and obeying traffi c laws, you Regular classes meet on Tues- on a journey from the ground can help remove hazards for days and Th ursdays at the For additional informa- their schools or communities website at www.nero.com. tion regarding registration tend to earn better grades and to the pump, explaining the same times. extraction of crude from un- for ABLE/GED classes, cost are less likely to engage in NEW HAVEN VARSITY BOYS derground wells to price dis- Farm Equip. of the new GED® exam or risky behaviors. BASKETBALL FALLS TO covery at the exchange, and Omo Farms participation in the Ohio For all of us, volunteering AVON fi nally to the gas station. voucher program for fi rst- or serving our communities “Th e Facts Behind Oil time test-takers, please con- results in reduced stress and On Tuesday, December Prices” and “Th e Story of AUCTION tact the ABLE Coordinator helps build emotional resil- Oil” are just a few of the con- at 419-238-5411 or 1-800- ience. According to Sheryl 30, 2014 the New Haven Boys Varsity Basketball team trav- cepts made simple on the site, SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 • 10 AM 686-3944 ext. 2075; or visit WuDunn and Nicholas Kris- which also tackles complex the ABLE/GED link on the tof, authors of the new book A elled to Avon where they lost 25728 State Road 37, Harlan, Indiana a close game. New Haven fell topics like food prices and (Located just west of the Ohio State Line) Vantage Career Center Adult Path Appears: Transforming mortgage rates. • COMBINE & HEADERS • TRACTORS Education website at: www. Lives, Creating Opportunity, to Avon with the fi nal score of the game 66-74. “In an increasingly in- vantagecareercenter.com who both underwent brain terconnected world, we’ve • PLANTERS, TILLAGE EQUIPMENT & SPRAYERS Score by the Quarter: scans to see which parts of seen growing interest among • GRAIN TRUCKS, GRAIN CART AND WAGONS New Haven – 11 15 16 MAKE COMMITMENTS, NOT the brain were activated by consumers and businesses • GRAIN BINS & AUGERS • PICKUP TRUCKS & engaging in charitable acts, 24=66 for easy-to-understand in- RESOLUTIONS Avon – 18 13 21 22=74 FLAT BED TRUCK • METAL LATHE, SHOP TOOLS, “the parts of the brain that formation about what factors light up when you give are the cause commodity prices to MISC. FARM By: Laura Finley NEW HAVEN FALLS TO It’s 2015. People every- same areas that light up when fl uctuate and how to manage that risk,” said Anita Liskey, AUCTION PREVIEW: where are making resolu- you indulge in pleasures like GOLDEN EAGLES CME Group Managing Di- th tions… lose weight, read when you’re eating ice cream FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 from 9am till 5pm th rector, Corporate Marketing more, quit smoking, etc. To or falling in love.” New Haven suff ered its 4 Owner: Omo Farms, Paul Omo & Jim Omo New year, new commit- loss of the season against the & Communications. “Our resolve is the act of fi nding educational website addresses Auction Manager: Jerry Ehle, #AC630051504 an answer or solution to a ments. Let’s go. #1 ranked team in 3A Guerin Laura Finley, Ph.D., teach- Catholic. New Haven played these questions and demon- CALL FOR BROCHURE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE problem. Yet most of our res- strates through simple imag- SchraderFortWayne.com olutions are never achieved. es in the Barry University well for 3 quarters and re- Department of Sociology & bounded the ball better. New es, videos and examples how 260-749-0445 According to Marti Hope Criminology. Haven could not overcome 17 futures and options can help 866-340-0445 Gonzales, Associate pro- people and businesses man- fessor of psychology at the turnovers. Final Score: 43-54 Guerin Catholic age price risk.” University of Minnesota, just CREATING YOUR OWN VID- Visit Futures Fundamen- six weeks aft er making a res- EO JUST GOT EASIER Score by the Quarter: Sarrazine New Haven – 12 10 11 tals today to uncover the olution, 80 percent of people reasons behind oil prices and Farm Equip. AUCTION 10=43 either have broken them or (NAPSI)—A company start learning how the mar- cannot even recall what they known for its award-winning Guerin Catholic – 12 19 11 ketplace impacts the world SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 • 10 AM 12=54 22022 PAULDING ROAD, MONROEVILLLE resolved. And of course, we digital multimedia solutions around you. (Located 1½ mi. north of Hwy. 30 on SR 101, then east on Paulding Rd. ½ mi.) feel like losers when we don’t is making it easier to put a achieve these goals. high-tech spin on keeping in (2) GLEANER COMBINES • IH TRACTORS According to Amy Cud- touch with friends and fam- JD 750 DRILL • TILLAGE EQUIPMENT • WAGONS dy, a social psychologist and ily. Land COMBINES: Gleaner G, gas 350 V8 / 13’ grain head, ser. # G17369 • Gleaner F, Harvard Business School Nero has introduced vid- gas, w/ 16’ grain head, ser. # FKS23833 • Allis Chalmers URZFRUQKHDGµÀWV professor, the process of mak- eo-editing soft ware for the AUCTION Gleaner G DEKALB COUNTY TRACTORS: 1978 IH 1086 diesel, new tires in ‘12, new AC in ‘13, 4040hrs. w/ factory ing resolutions then failing to home—Nero 2015. It’s de- ± 86 series cab, hubs & duals, ser. # 28135 • Farmall 656, gas, wide front, heat houser, achieve them could actual- signed to help users create BUTLER INDIANA overhauled in ‘10, 5247 hrs. w/ duals • 1939 Farmall M, ser. # 358, 9 speed shift, power ly be doing more harm than their fi rst video in just a few steering, hydraulics MONDAY DRILL & PLANTER: John Deere 750 15’ drill w/ Yetter markers & front wheels, ser. # good: We set ourselves up minutes-complete with mu- 21285 • John Deere 7000 6 row corn planter w/ dry fert. to fail, and when we do, our sic, sound eff ects and creative JANUARY 26 77ACRES TILLAGE EQUIP.: IH 710 5 bottom plow • IH 510 4 bottom plow • IH 510 3 bottom self-esteem tanks, making us transitions-and upload it to @ 6:00 PM Offered in 3 Tracts! plow • IH 490 21 ft. fold disc. ser. # 34237 • IH 13 ft. spring tooth chisel plow • Allis even less motivated than we YouTube or send it via e-mail. ChalmersIWIROGLQJÀHOGFXOWLYDWRUZ5HPOLQJHUKDUURZAllis ChalmersIWÀHOG Auction held at Butler American Legion, 118 N. Broadway, Butler, Indiana cultivator w/ Remlinger harrow • GlencoeIWÀHOGFXOWLYDWRUZ5HPOLQJHUKDUURZ were before making the reso- Th anks to the soft ware, PROPERTY LOCATION: Southwest corner of Highway 1 and County Road 34, 16 ft. Remlinger 3 bar harrow • 3 pt. 15 ft. rotary hoe • 6 row cultivator • 3 section lution. Among the many rea- the process is pretty straight- just 1 Mile South of Butler on Highway 1. drag harrow sons why so many of us fail is forward and makes it easy to 70 TILLABLE ACRES • 7 WOODED ACRES WAGONS & ELEVATOR: (4) 250 - 300 bu. wagons, (3) J&M, (1) JD running gear • the fact that our focus tends send your video updates to Little Giant 22 ft. chain elevator w/ electric motor • 12 ft. electric bin auger PRODUCTIVE SOILS • HUNTING & RECREATION MISC.: 500 gal. fuel tank w/ Tuthill elect. pump • Antique Clipper fanning mill • many to be largely if not entirely friends and family. used tractor & implement tires • large selection of on personal improvement. In Th e Process POSSIBLE BUILDING SITES! parts, mostly Gleaner combine parts • straw walk- AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: a highly individualistic cul- • Plug in your point- WALKOVER INSPECTIONS PERMITTED. ers & screens for Gleaner F & G • anhydrous ap- Mr. Sarrazine is retiring from WEAR HUNTER ORANGE!! plicator • assrt. gas engines • elect. motors • log farming. Stop out to preview ture, it is not surprising that and-shoot camera or cam- th Meet a Schrader Representative on the Land chains • assrt. shop tools, supplies • Tire chains-38” on FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 people tend to think largely corder. Go to “Import from Monday, January 12th • 4-6PM! • (6) hydraulic cylinders from 9am till 5pm. about personal, not societal, AVCHD” and “Camera.” You Owner: Bernard & Joyce Sarrazine Auction Mgrs: Jerry Ehle & Mike Roy SELLER: Steven Newcomer • AUCTION MANAGER: Jerry Ehle • changes. can also import photos and #AC63001504, #AU19300123 CALL FOR BROCHURE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE To that end, I suggest videos directly from your CALL FOR BROCHURE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILED LISTING & PHOTOS 260-749-0445 • 866-340-0445 that instead of making res- photo folder in the event that 260-749-0445 • 866-340-0445 olutions, we should make you’ve already copied it over #AC630051504 SchraderFortWayne.com SchraderFortWayne.com Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 15 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 7, 2015 COMMUNITY CONVERSA- that under the right condi- SCAM IN PAULDING & 2015 legislative session. TIONS WITH PAULDING tions, people can identify and DEFIANCE COUNTIES CON- “Th e Senate Page Program COUNTY RESIDENTS work together to solve diffi - CLASSIFIED ADS CERNING SCHOOLS exposes students to how state cult problems. Th ere is a deep government operates,” Kruse yearning that we all want to Overall Purpose: Sell it in the Classifi eds! It has been reported to said. “It also provides an op- Th e design of the research be a part of something bigger Classifi ed ads are $8.50 for 20 words or less portunity to not only tour than ourselves.” And, his role the West Bend News there project will be to identify ar- and $.15 for each additional word. is a an organization called the Statehouse, but to interact eas of concern/issues as ex- is to gently nudge people in Bold is $1.00 additional. with state lawmakers, observe that direction. Th e Ambassador Company pressed by Paulding County Ph: (419) 258-2000 • Email: [email protected] promising to run ads for a debates and witness votes on residents. Th e Power and Potential P.O. Box 1008, Antwerp, OH 45813 important issues. Students in- of Community Conversa- two year period in the West Participants will choose Deadline for classifi ed ads is Mondays at 12 Noon. Bend News and a radio sta- terested in state government between two research meth- tions: Classifi eds MUST be paid up front!! or public service should con- Th e purpose of holding tion in Defi ance for a certain ods: focus groups or individ- price and this will include sider applying.” ual interviews. Community Conversations is to help gain a stronger sense FOR SALE: Walnut nut HELP WANTED: Part time & several companies as spon- Serving as a page is con- At the conclusion of data sidered an excused absence collection and analysis, res- of people’s aspirations for meat. $7 a pint or 3 pints for full time waitress. Apply with- sors of a book program. Th e their community, a window $20. 419-399-2136. 52-1p in, no phone calls please. Uncle book is supposed to be given from school. Th e day begins idents, organizations, and with orientation at 8:30 a.m., institutions will create col- into how they talk about their JOURNAL GAZETTE: Routes Fudd’s Diner, Melrose, OH. 1-2 to students in the 1st and 4th concerns and lives. With this available in Hicksville and AL GRIFFITHS CONSTRUC- grades at Hicksville Elemen- and pages are dismissed at laborative eff orts to address 3:30 p.m. Students break for identifi ed areas of concern/ public knowledge, Paulding Paulding County. 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But thanks to Pro or see www.jackson- 419-258-4403 Paulding, Ohio 45879 tax credits, health insurance hewitt.com for details. PAGE 16 – WEST BEND NEWS – JANUARY 7, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] WHY SUFFER FROM the body treats the injection 1745; Dr. Gilreath, Antwerp WOODBURN LUTHERAN SCHOOL GIVES CHRISTMAS TO A ALLERGIES? PCH IMPLE- much like a vaccine, result- and Paulding, 419-258-5641 MENTS ALLERGY SERVICES ing in the production of in- or 419-399-1782; Dr. Gray, FAMILY IN NEED THAT CAN ALLEVIATE fection-fi ghting antibodies Antwerp, 419-258-5641; Dr. against pollen, dust, mold or Halachanova, Paulding, 419- SYMPTOMS FOR LIFE pet dander. Th e body then 399-2045; Dr. Hogan, Oak- stops producing allergic an- wood, 419-594-3520; Dr. Paulding County Hospi- tibodies against triggers, and Kuhn, Payne, 419-263-2947; tal has implemented allergy therefore won’t have an aller- Dr. Spangler, Paulding, 419- testing and customized treat- gic response when exposed to 399-2045; Janet Zeedyk, PA, ment services to its already the allergens. Th ese changes Antwerp, 419-258-5641. extensive services off ered to can last for many years even patients at the main campus aft er stopping allergy immu- Th at 1035 West Wayne Street, 26 ANNUAL FORT WAYNE notherapy. Recent studies FARM SHOW IN JANUARY Paulding, OH. Th e new al- show that allergy immu- lergy services include the notherapy can also prevent gold standard in testing and Th e Allen County War people from developing new Memorial Coliseum, Fort custom-formulated immu- allergies, and reduce the risk notherapy, an FDA approved Wayne, IN celebrates the 26th of developing asthma in chil- annual Fort Wayne Farm method for desensitizing al- dren with nasal allergies. lergies over time that has been Show on January 13-15, 2015. “Th e testing is not painful. Show dates and times are as proven to eff ectively alleviate A tiny comb gently abrades allergy symptoms for life. follows: the skin surface. Aft er the Tuesday, January 13th, 9:00 “We want the best possible test is performed, it takes care and treatment for our a.m. – 5:00 p.m. about 15 minutes to develop. Wednesday, January 14th, patients, says Dr. Halacha- A positive test will appear as a nova, MD, Chief of Medical 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. raised, red bump on the skin, Th ursday, January 15th, Staff . “Th is new service can similar to a mosquito bite,” signifi cantly increase our 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. says Dr. Halachanova. nd patients’ quality of life by re- Th e Fort Wayne Farm Th e 2 quarter chapel of- ber. Other grades from WLS to make a donation to the “Skin prick testing is the Show has established itself ferings were used to provide helped wrap the presents. Woodburn Food Bank, which ducing or eliminating allergy oldest and most reliable form symptoms and discomfort.” as one of the most respect- a Christmas for a family in Th e WLS students and their was the chapel collection for of allergy testing. Skin prick th Patients who suff er from ed farm shows in the upper our community. Th e 7 and families were able to pro- the fi rst quarter. Most impor- testing continues to be the Midwest, featuring the latest 8th grade students went on a vide a Christmas with many tantly, the students were able seasonal allergies can be “gold standard” for diag- tested at Paulding Coun- technology the industry has shopping trip and picked out presents to a family of seven, to spread the love of Jesus nosing allergic disease,” Dr. to off er. Over 35,000 farmers items for each family mem- and still had money left over during the Christmas season! ty Hospital for the 48 most Halachanova says. geographically specifi c mold attend the show annually to Adults and children over view the area’s largest vari- and airborne allergens in the the age of two can be tested the Fort Wayne Farm Show, and process information. area. Th e medications, called ety of farm machinery and NEW LAW INCREASES for allergies. Th is is especially equipment in one location. contact Tradexpos, inc. PO • Information Security HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION allergy immunotherapy, helpful for patients who suff er Box 1067 Austin, MN 55912 Architects plan and carry out are then custom-formulat- Th e Northeastern Indiana FOR DISABLED VETERANS with asthma, allergic pneu- Soil & Water Conservation or call Fred Cline 1-800-347- security measures to protect ed based on the allergy test monia, conjunctivitis (pink 5225. an organization’s computer results and help desensitize District and Purdue Coop- According to Paulding eye), undiagnosed cough, erative Extension Services networks and systems. County Auditor, Claudia J. patients to many of the pol- dermatitis (skin irritation), • Cloud Computing Ar- lens, molds and other triggers present educational seminars SPORTS CARD SHOW IN Fickel, the recent passage of insect allergy, rhinitis, sinus- daily. Free CPR classes will be FORT WAYNE chitects fi ll a critical role in House Bill 85 increases the that cause symptoms. Th is itis, urticaria (hives) and an- designing and implementing desensitization therapy can off ered each day by Parkview amount of homestead ex- gioedema (similar to hives, Health Systems. Th e Wheels Saturday, January 17th cloud-based solutions and re- emption for military veter- allow patients to be around but beneath the skin). silient and stable cloud plat- those allergens without hav- of Yesteryear Collection of from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., ans who are rated 100% dis- Aft er a course of aller- antique tractors will again at the Hotel Fort Wayne lo- forms. Th is involves analysis abled from a service-related ing an allergic reaction such gy immunotherapy, 80 to and planning to meet busi- as sneezing, coughing, runny be displayed. Th is year’s cated at 305 E Washington disability from $25,000 to 90 percent of patients have grand prize drawing will Center Rd. (exit 312a off of ness needs within budget $50,000. It also exempts dis- nose, itchy and watery eyes, less allergy symptoms, and guidelines. congestion, sleepiness, head- be a Massey Ferguson Zero I-69) in Fort Wayne, IN there abled veterans from the in- in many cases their allergies Turn Lawn Mower® courtesy will be a Sports Card and Col- • Mobile App Developers come means testing, regard- ache and nausea. have completely resolved. work in video game studios; Allergen immunother- of Harmony Outdoor Equip- lectibles Show. Dealers from less of age. “At Paulding Count y Hos- ment located at 102 Peckhart, the tri-state region will be in advertising and marketing Th e bill is designed to apy is a form of treatment pital, we understand that ev- shops; media fi rms looking aimed at decreasing an in- Auburn, IN. attendance buying, selling add all disabled veterans to ery patient is diff erent. Each In support of Indiana’s and trading both sport and for new ways to distribute the list of individuals who dividual’s sensitivity to sub- responds diff erently to diff er- their content; and govern- stances called allergens. It FFA Scholarship Foundation, non-sport cards and collect- may apply for the home- ent allergens. Th at’s why we a fund raising auction will be ibles. Featured will be vintage ment agencies, fi nancial insti- stead-tax exemption, as well involves introducing increas- custom-formulate every sin- tutions, health care concerns, ing amounts of allergens to a held at 1:00 p.m. both Tues- and new singles, hobby boxes as increase their deduction gle dosage of our allergy med- day and Wednesday, featur- and supplies. retailers and others that want from $25,000 to $50,000. patient over several months. ications specifi cally for the to deliver information, prod- Immunotherapy is adminis- ing a variety of donated items. Attendance is free and Th is means a disabled veter- individual patient,” says Dr. Last year’s action raised over the public is invited to at- ucts and services to mobile an who qualifi es would only tered in the comfort of the pa- Halachanova. “Unlike over- users. tients’ home, instead of some $20,00.00 for scolarships. tend. Please feel free to bring have to pay taxes on $100,000 the-counter and prescription In addition to the Fort your items in for apprais- • Soft ware Engineers de- of a home valued at $150,000. common allergy therapies medications that ease your velop, test, maintain, support that require an appointment Wayne Farm Show, Tra- al. For more information, To receive the increased symptoms, but may have sig- dexpos produces the North please contact Brian Mayne and upgrade the soft ware exemption under the bill, a at the physician’s offi ce, sav- nifi cant side eff ects, we iden- solutions used by an organi- ing patients’ time and money. 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Medical, industrial, eran of the United States Unlike allergy medicines, of your disease with custom military, communications, which act only to “cover up” Wichita Farm & Ranch Show on Facebook at Fort Wayne armed forces, reserves, or medications.” along with the Topeka Farm Baseball Card Show. aerospace, business, scien- National Guard who was allergic symptoms or prevent For more information, or tifi c, and general computing them temporarily, allergy Show; both in Kansas. honorably discharged with a to make an appointment for Visit Tradexpos year YOUR OPTIONS IN INFOR- and technology are just a few service-connected total and immunotherapy can change allergy testing, please call Dr. of the industries with high the underlying problem of round at www.tradexpos.com MATION TECHNOLOGY permanent disability cer- Ahmed, Paulding 419-399- For more information on demand for soft ware engi- tifi ed by the United States allergies. Th is occurs because neers. 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