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LANCE FOOR NAMED NWC PLAYER OF THE YEAR DEREK REEB AT PLACES pronunciator spoke the word DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER 3RD AT REGIONAL with diffi culty as he was ask- ing if it was ‘unnerve or an- SPELLING BEE nerve’. Two other contenders spelled their word incorrectly on this round also, placing Derek in third place. Kaelyn Bender of St. Mary School in Noble County fi n- ished with the win in the 16th Round with the word “legisla- tion”. Derek is an eighth grader at Antwerp Middle School. Great job Derek!

Th e Regional Spelling Bee BYPASS AGRONOMY LLC Paulding High School se- 5.0 rpg while also leading took place at the IPFW at the “YOUR ALTERNATE SOURCE nior Lance Foor was named the team in assists and steals. Rhinehart Music Center on FOR AGRONOMY” SEED Beginning Friday, March patrols targeting impaired the Northwest Conference Lance is pictured here ac- Saturday, March 9. DAY & OPEN HOUSE 8, Indiana State Police joined and dangerous drivers. Player of the Year for the cepting the award from Head Derek took the Spelling more than 250 other Indiana Last year, according to the 2012-13 boys basketball sea- Coach Shawn Brewer, Athlet- Bee for Paulding County at A Seed Day and Open law enforcement agencies in Indiana Criminal Justice In- son. Lance had a great all- ic Director Chris Etzler and Payne Elementary on Febru- House has been scheduled participating in the Drive stitute, there were 6,264 alco- around year for the Panthers High School Principal Todd ary 5. He then moved on to for March 14, 2013 at the old Sober or Get Pulled Over hol-related crashes in Indiana as he averaged 15.7 ppg and Harmon. Fort Wayne representing the Broughton Cannery (7909 campaign. Th e 16-day eff ort with 97 fatalities. During the county. Broughton Pike) for Bypass will continue through March month of March, there were HERITAGE PARK PROVID- utive Director Kim Hughes at Derek watched many play- Agronomy LLC. Th ey will fi re 24, which covers a number of 524 alcohol-related crashes ING 100 SMOKE DETEC- 10:00 a.m. on March 12. Th e ers fall off as the misspellings up the grill for lunch at 11:00 March sporting events and and six fatalities reported. occurred. Th e spellers did a a.m. till 1:00 p.m. so come and TORS TO NEW HAVEN fi refi ghters will distribute the the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. Just last year on St. Patrick’s great job in the competition. have a bite to eat. Th e event Troopers will conduct Day, there were 33 alcohol-re- RESIDENTS smoke detectors to the public as needed or by request. Derek made it all the way will be begin at 10:00 a.m. till high visibility enforcement lated crashes that occurred on to the 14th round before 2:00 p.m. or later. eff orts including sobriety Indiana roadways. Heritage Park, will present Heritage Park, operated by American Senior Communi- missing the word ‘unnerve’. Th ere will be seed reps checkpoints and saturation 100 smoke detectors to the (continued on page 3) ties, is located at 2001 Hob- Th ere was a point where the from Golden Harvest and New Haven Fire Department Stine Seeds on hand along for distribution to the public. son Road. For more informa- tion about Heritage Park, call with an inoculant rep and Shauna Gunder, Fire Pre- TAZ experts on spray adjuvants Easter Egg Hunt vention Coordinator for the (260) 484-9557, or visit the website at ASCSeniorCare. 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State Blvd • Fort Wayne, IN 46815 10 Down from Kroger OFF any Antique PAGE 2 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 13, 2013 PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • [email protected] OBITUARIES Hicksville, Ohio. March 13, 2013 at St. Paul United He was born on December Methodist Church Payne, Ohio. SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK 15, 1927 in Paulding County, Rev. David Rohrer will offi ci- “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant Ohio, the son of Lloyd and Mad- ate. Burial will follow at St. Paul and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand eline (Derck) Cottrell. Cemetery Paulding, Ohio. Visi- He was a 1946 graduate of tation will at the DenHerder Fu- generations,” —Deuteronomy 7:9 ESV Antwerp High School. neral Home Paulding, Ohio on Richard served his country in Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from the United States Army during 2:00 to 8:00 PM and Wednesday was formerly employed by Fry’s THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ways to increase gaming WWII and the Korean Confl ict. morning one hour prior to ser- Pharmacy and Meredeth’s Drug INDIANA GAMING revenues to compete with He was a Maintenance En- vices at the church from 10:00 Store. She was a volunteer at the our neighbors, or should we gineer at the VA Hospital in Ft. AM to 11:00 AM. Paulding Food Pantry. live with the current situa- She is survived by a daugh- By: State Sen. Dennis Wayne, Indiana. Memorials to: the American Kruse (R-Auburn) tion and prevent any further He was a life member of the Cancer Society. ter, Patricia (Raymond) Carlisle; a son, William “Bill” Scheurich, Since the fi rst Indiana expansions of gaming? Antwerp VFW and the Ameri- Online condolences may be I’ve been opposed to bol- can Legion. sent to: www.denherderfh .com both of Paulding; and four riverboat casino opened in Surviving Richard are one grandchildren. 1995, which I opposed, the stering our gaming industry son-David Cottrell of Antwerp, She is preceded in death gaming industry has pro- for many reasons. Gambling by her parents; husband; two DEFIANCE: Robert Richard Ohio; three daughters-Barbara duced more than $10 billion oft en has a harmful impact brothers, William and Ralph; Reinhart, age 85 died Sunday, Sziklay of New Albany, Indiana, in wagering and admission on society, and I believe it infant brother, Ralph; two sis- March 3 at his residence. S. Renee Cottrell of Hicksville, ters, Esther Payne and Wanda tax revenue for the state. should not be encouraged or He was born February 17, Ohio, Lisa Cottrell of Staff ord, Rosebrock; and an infant sister, Gaming has become a ma- expanded. Allowing gam- 1928 in Allen County, Indiana, Virginia; two grandchildren; two Rose Marie. jor player in the Indiana ing in our state has enabled the son of Leo “Jack” and Sarah sisters-Carol Huss of Antwerp, A Mass of Christian Buri- people to establish gambling “Sadie” (Foltz) Reinhart. On Ohio and Dorothy Diederich of economy, but the expansion al will be conducted 10 AM January 12, 1953 he married Garrett, Indiana. of new casinos and racinos addictions. Th e state should Th ursday, March 14 at Divine Ruth D. Troyer, who survives. He was preceded in death by in surrounding states have fi nd other sources of revenue Mercy Catholic Parish, Pauld- He was a US Army veteran serv- his parents and three brothers- posed a challenge to Indi- to decrease the impact gam- ing. Burial will follow in Pleas- ing during the Korean War and Bill, Tom and Jay. ing has on our state budget. ant Grove Cemetery, Paulding ana’s gaming business. was employed by LaFarge Cor- Per Richards’s request, there County. In 2010, Indiana’s 13 However, supporters of poration retiring in 1990. He will be no services. Visitation will be 4 – 8 PM gaming facilities generated increasing gaming revenue was a member of Melrose United Memorials in Richards name Wednesday, March 13 at Den a total of $875 million in believe that Indiana does Methodist church and a life may be made to Mt. Calvary Lu- Herder Funeral Home, Pauld- not have to expand gaming, member of Paulding VFW Post theran Church or the Senior Ser- Donald A. Schweller, age 75, tax revenue. Since then, our ing, and one hour prior to #587, Paulding. vice Center. died March 9 at the Gardens of state has accumulated the just improve the existing services on Th ursday at the He is survived by his wife, Online condolences may be Paulding, Paulding, Ohio. second highest gaming rev- industry to compete with church. Ruth Reinhart, Defi ance; two shared at www.smithbrownfu- He was born January 12, enue in the country. Indiana casinos and racinos in oth- Donations may be made to sons, Dennis (Sue) Reinhart, neralhome.com 1938 in Ottoville, Ohio, the son er states. Th ey argue that if Masses or a charity of the do- accomplished these marks Oakwood, and David (Rein- of Julian and Regina (Hilvers) nor’s choice. by making casinos and raci- people want to participate in hilda) Reinhart, Morehead, KY; Schweller. On September 30, Online condolences may be nos easily accessible to out gaming activities, they will a daughter, Sue (Patrick) Irving, 1961 he married Norma Jean sent to www.denherderfh .com of state citizens. go to the most convenient Napoleon, OH, two grand- “Jeannie” Haunhorst, who sur- sons, Robert Neuenschwander vives. He was owner/operator Th e state revenues from place to do so. With gam- and Michael (Alison) Neuen- of Schweller Electric; a member NEW HAVEN REPUBLICAN this source are decreasing, ing being the fourth largest schwander; and two step grand- of Divine Mercy Catholic Par- CENTRAL COMMITTEE however, partially due to revenue source for Indiana, children, Nicholas and Jessica Ir- ish, Paulding; Paulding Eagles MARCH MEETING RE- the expansion and creation Hoosiers must do what they #2405; and V.F.W. Post #587. ving; three great grandchildren, MINDER of gaming facilities in sur- can to continue this thriv- Sydney Perrott, Mitchell and Sa- He is survived by his wife, rounding states, including ing industry. mantha Neuenschwander; and Jean Schweller, Paulding; a son, Th is is a meeting remind- Illinois, Michigan, Ohio For better or worse, gam- four step great grandchildren, Todd, Schweller, Paulding; two ing has become a major part Bailee Bauer, Aidan, Madison daughters, Lisa Clinton, Pauld- er for the New Haven Repub- and Kentucky. With 10 out of the Indiana economy. and Nicholas Irving. ing, and Amy (David) Bleke, lican Central Committee. of Indiana’s 13 casinos lo- Lawmakers are faced with He is preceded in death by a Ft. Wayne; two brothers, John, Th ere will be a meeting on cated along state lines, sur- a decision to keep the gam- grandson, Andrew Reinhart; a Paulding, Ohio: Lisa Ann Delphos, and Henry (Jeanette) Th ursday, March 14 at 7:00 rounding states have built granddaughter, Sarah Reinhart; Elick age 50 died March 9, 2013 Ottoville; two sisters, Marie or are in the process of ing industry booming in p.m. at the American Legion three brothers, Maurice, Eugene at the Lutheran Hospital of Indi- Ernst, Ridgecrest, CA, and Fran- building new gaming sites our state or continue to let Post 330 (behind O’Daniel and Donald Reinhart; and two ana, Fort Wayne, Indiana. cis Grothouse, Delphos; and in order to compete with it decline from out-of-state sisters, Carolyn Dietrick and She was born in Paulding six grandchildren: Lyndi and Ford). Guest speaker for the competition. What do you County, Ohio on June 19, 1962 Julia Clinton, Claire and Jack Indiana casinos. If a casino Florence Cox. evening will be East Allen think? Funeral services were con- the daughter of Lloyd E. and Schweller, Grace Wirts, and Seth location is convenient, cur- County School board mem- rent out-of-state customers ducted 11 AM Th ursday, March Erma G. (Rhoad) Zielke. On De- Bleke. ber, Chris Baker. 7 at Den Herder Funeral Home, cember 8,1984 she married Da- He is preceded in death by will be more likely to stay Paulding, with Pastor Tim Bur- vid L. Elick who survives. his parents; two brothers, Walter www.newhavenbulletin.com within their own state when BARNHART’S ton offi ciating. Burial followed She taught business classes and Charles; and a sister, Anna they want to gamble. Th e Furniture Outlet in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, for the Wayne Trace High School Allersmeyer. FORT WAYNE PHILHAR- proximity of these new out- Paulding County. VFW Post of Haviland Ohio. Prior to teach- A Mass of Christian Burial MONIC LIVE BROADCAST of-state casinos to Indiana’s #587 will accord military grave- ing high school students, she will be conducted 11 AM Tues- ON PBS TAX REFUND SALE side rites. taught at the International Busi- day, March 12 at Divine Mercy state lines has already af- Visitation was Wednesday, ness College of Fort Wayne, Ind. Catholic Church, Paulding. fected the gaming industry All new furniture and March 6 at Den Herder Funeral and at Wright State University Burial will follow in Paulding Th e Fort Wayne Phil- within Indiana. Home, Paulding, and one hour Lake Campus Celina, Ohio. Memorial Cemetery. harmonic is happy to an- A year aft er the opening mattresses on sale! prior to services on Th ursday. Also surviving are; 1 Daugh- Visitation will be 9 AM – 11 nounce a live broadcast of of Ohio casinos near the Also large selection In lieu of fl owers memorials ter Jordan Elick of Paulding, AM at the church prior to ser- an upcoming Masterworks state line, Indiana saw a 6 of used furniture may be made to Melrose United Ohio, 1 Brother: Leslie (Marilyn) vices. concert. In partnership with percent decrease in visitors Wed-Fri 10-5:30; Sat 10-2:00 Methodist Church Handicap Zielke of Summerville, South In lieu of fl owers, donations WFWA PBS 39, we present to state casinos and a 5 per- Van Wert • 419-238-5079 Ramp Fund or Leukemia & Carolina; sister-in-law, Sally may be made to masses; Pauld- Lymphoma Society. Baumle, Payne; and Nieces and ing High School Music; or Com- a wonderful opportunity to cent loss of tax revenue. Th e enjoy live music from the newly-opened Ohio casinos Online condolences may be Nephews. munity Health Professionals of The West Bend News sent to www.denherderfh .com \She is preceded in death by Paulding/Hospice. comfort of your home. are projected to decrease her parents and two brothers; Online condolences may be Southeast Indiana gaming ANTWERP, OHIO Grab your slippers and a has the lowest ad Richard L. Cottrell, 85, Gary and Dennis Zielke. sent to www.denherderfh .com bowl of popcorn and prepare revenue by about $75 mil- died Th ursday, March 7, 2013 at Funeral services will be con- Den Herder Funeral Home, to be dazzled as Th e Phil lion. Th e impact of these prices in the area Community Memorial Hospital, ducted 11:00 AM Wednesday, Paulding, is handling arrange- new out-of-state casinos has ments. performs Khachaturian’s with one of the PAULDING: Celeste C. exhilarating Sabre Dance, a direct infl uence on our largest distributions. Comprehensive Scheurich, age 93 died Sunday, Prokofi ev’s Violin Concerto two-year state budget as well as to our entire economy. Optometry and Optical March 10 at the Paulding Coun- No. 2 performed by guest WHY ADVERTISE IN HERE? ty Hospital, Paulding, Ohio. artist Anastasia Agapova, Indiana legislators have a Accepting many insurances She was born December 23, Barber’s melancholy Ada- decision to make in regards Affordable cash pay rates 1919 in Paulding, Ohio, the to this issue. Should we fi nd BECAUSE YOU ARE READING IT! daughter of Ralph Cress and gio for Strings, and Rimsky- Eva Lenore (Dowell) Hanen- Korsakov’s dazzling sym- For more information kratt. On December 23, 1941 phonic suite Scherazade. visit www.grabilleye.com Dr.KaraLaughlin she married William J. Scheu- Tune in to your local rich, who preceded her in death Public Broadcasting Station 260.627.1091 on August 1, 2007. 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In ter to audiences all across the other words, aft er life, there United States and abroad. is aft erlife, aft er our physical Terry will teach the Grover death; there is eternity; our Hill Elementary students souls are in the hands of God about some of today’s prob- Almighty. lems with children in school Such a sober reminder by using magic to help them ought to give us all further understand. refl ection on our preparation Pastor/magician Terry for such a day of reckoning. Owens will continue teach- Th e writer to Hebrews put it ing the children who stay for this way, Hebrews 9:27 (KJV), Kidzone, an aft er school Bible Pictured here are (front row) Jadon James, Reese Dunder- “And as it is appointed unto Study from 3:20–4:30 p.m. He man, Moriah Nolt, Alexis Prichard, Natalie Miller, Clarisa men once to die, but aft er this will be teaching the children Peters, and Josiah Shenkel; (back row) Abby Quinn, Chloe the judgment…” Biblical truths using magic as Bremer, Triston Tuggle, Samuel Gemple, Mrs. Ross, Colten For more information part of the story. Beerbower, Jordan Stratton and Casey Laub. Not pictured: about the work of Youth Lexi Beason. for Christ, you may contact BIBLE QUESTIONS Youth for Christ at 419-782- Th e Pre-Kindergarten his birthday, Mrs. Carolyn 0656, P.O. Box 111, 210 Clin- By: James Potter, Oakwood and Kindergarten class at Ross, the Pre-Kindergarten ton Street, Defi ance, Ohio church of Christ Harlan Christian School re- and Kindergarten teacher, 43512, or email to: defyfc@ 1. Luke 6:39 – Who is cently celebrated Dr. Seuss’s read the book Green Eggs and embarqmail.com. speaking in these next few (a pen-name of Th eodor Se- Ham which was published in versus? uss Geisel), birthday. Dr. Se- 1960. Th e students, Th ing 1 WOODBURN DAY IN 2. Luke 6:39 – What is the uss was born March 2, 1904, and Th ing 2, enjoyed eating question here? and was the author of many green eggs and ham for their THE PARK COMMIT- 3. Luke 6:39 – What hap- children’s books. In honor of snack. Dylan Wobler would love Wayne. TEE NOW ACCEPTING pens when the blind lead the to announce the marriage Th eir parents are Michael QUEEN ENTRIES blind? of his dad, Shayne Wobler and Nancy Wobler of Ant- 4. Luke 6:40 – Can a dis- must dig deep into the word be recognized for my eff orts to Katrina McCaff rey of Fort werp, Larry McCaff rey of Fort ciple be above his teacher? of God to fi nd a solid rock. in protecting and advocat- c Woodburn Community Wayne. Th e couple were unit- Wayne and Rosemary M Caf- is now accepting entries for 5. Luke 1:40 – When one is Why would people build a ing for the founding prin- ed in marriage on December frey of Bartow, FL. our Woodburn Day in the taught or trained right, what house without a foundation? ciples of personal freedom 8, 2012 at Metea Park, Fort Park Queen contest. En- will he be like? Th ere are two foundations: and limited government, try forms can be fi lled out 6. Luke 6:41 – What is in one is satan, and the other is which our nation was built at either Woodburn PNC the brother’s eye? Christ. Which foundation are and has endured upon,” said AFTER LIFE HERE, ARE YOU said this on his radio show: Bank or Woodlan Jr/Sr High 7. Luke 6:41 – What was in you building on? Congressman Latta. READY FOR LIFE HEREAF- “Isn’t it interesting [that] School. Th is is a fantastic his own eye? Founded in 1964, the TER? secular science is addressing opportunity for each candi- 8. Luke 6:43 – What was LATTA RECOGNIZED WITH ACU is America’s largest the question, ‘Does man have the brother called with the date to earn money for their AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE grassroots organization. Winning the Battle for a a soul? Is there such a thing as college education. Deadline plank in his eye? immaterial reality?’ And it’s 9. Luke 6:43 – Th e one UNION AWARD Generation by: Rick Jones, is April 15. Please contact (Bypass Ag from Page 1) Defi ance Area YFC couched in the category of ‘is Mary or Kim at 260-632- with the plank in his eyes was there life aft er death?’” supposed to do? Th e American Conserva- you have ordered we will get Frank Pastore was a ma- 4235. tive Union (ACU) has rec- it loaded for you. Our goal is jor-league baseball pitcher for “I mean look, you guys 10. Luke 6:43 – Does a know I ride a motorcycle don’t good tree produce bad fruit? ognized Congressman Bob to let you see our facility, get the Cincinnati Reds, Minne- EASTER EGG HUNT IN Latta (R- Bowling Green) a free meal, and supply you sota Twins and Texas Rang- you? So, at any moment, espe- Comments or questions cially with the idiot people WELCOME PARK call James Potter 419-393- as a recipient of the ACU with information that can ers. Aft er an injury to his el- Conservative award for his help the way you farm. bow ended his pro career, he who cross the diamond lane 4775 or Lonnie Lambert 419- into my lane, alright, without Pioneer Christian Min- 399-5022. Jesus loves you and steadfast commitment to devoted his life to preaching (Drive Sober from Page 1) any blinkers—not that I’m istries will host its annual so does the Oakwood church America’s Constitution and and Christian apologetics. He conservative principles. Th e Indiana State Police was the host of a very popu- angry about it—but at any Easter Egg Hunt on March of Christ. th “As Americans we hold are committed to traffi c safety lar Christian talk show in Los minute I could be spread out 30 at Noon. Th e Easter Egg Answers to last week’s all over the 210 (Freeway); but Hunt will feature 3,500 eggs questions: dear the many rights and lib- and will continue to conduct Angeles, CA. On November erties that have been granted saturation patrols and sobri- 12, 2012, he was involved in that’s not me, that’s my body spread out on the Welcome 1. our enemies; 2. Jesus; parts. Park in Grover Hill. Event 3. Do good; 4. bless them; 5. to us for the past 225 years ety checkpoints to apprehend a serious motorcycle accident by the U.S. Constitution. impaired drivers and to deter and passed away on Decem- Th at key distinction un- is FREE and no registration to speak well of; 6. Pray for dergirds the entire Judeo- necessary. Open to children them; 7. Turn the other cheek; I am proud to accept this others from drinking and ber 7, 2012. A few hours be- award from the American driving. fore he was in the accident, he Christian worldview and also ages 12 and under with the 8. to treat shamefully; 9. to hunt being divided into two smite with the fi st; or a sword; Conservative Union and to www.newhavenbulletin.com diff erent age groups: 0-5 Rod; 10. Read Deuteronomy (co-ed), 6-12 (co-ed). Along 15:7-8 Huber Opera House with the egg hunt there will And now some comments 6th Annual “Relay for Life” Bus Trip be prizes, games and free on the verses we have stud- Upcoming Event Calendar food. ied. Luke 6:39 – the blind; the blind leading the blind are the th Wed, March 27 ...... Movie: The Robe - 7pm PASTOR & MAGICIAN Pharisees, according to Mat- Chicago Downtown ...... TERRY OWNS TO SPEAK AT thew 15:12. Jesus disciples Saturday, April 6 Dollar Movie - 2pm were troubled by their opposi- GROVER HILL ELEMENTARY ...... tion. Th ey are blind leaders of Saturday, April 20, 2013 Friday April 12 Barbeque SCHOOL Chicken & Ribs - 11 am the blind. Th ey pretend to be spiritual guides of the people, $55.00 with reservation April 19, 20, 21 ...... Wizard of Oz, Th e Grover Hill Area Min- while spiritually blind them- isterial Association is pleased Make checks payable to Sue Beck (Chicago in memo) Fri & Sat 7:30 • Sun - 2:30 High School Musical selves. Th e blind are unsafe to have Pastor and Magician guides of the blind. Luke 6:40 Sat, April 27 ...... Spring Tea - 2-4 pm Terry Owens, a professional as disciples we must expect Depart: 6:30 am PCH Parking Lot speaker, comedian and magi- ...... to be treated like the master. 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And My that traveled through lines CHURCH OF GOD Th e Antwerp Community and the heart pain; the cat- purpose is not to ADD to your laid, and was fi ltered prior to Youth Center will be hosting naps till the spring snaps… pressure but to alleviate it.” reaching a spigot at the top of a Father-Daughter dance on and the fun is done.” Do you need reminded the hill. Saturday, April 6, 2013 from Is that fairly accurate de- of those words today? How’s Eric Wowoh, a Liberian, 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Antwerp scription of life during these your stress level been lately? founder of the Heart of Grace United Methodist Church. times? We live in a hustle Re-read Christ’s words and school, the executive director Th is dance is for fa- bustle, hurry up world where take them to heart. Come to of Change Agent Network, thers and father-fi gures and being “busy” is our badge of Him, casting all your cares and a servant of God of the their girls, ages 3-12 (pre-K pride. For some strange rea- upon Him because He cares sort I have never before en- through 6th grade). Any- son, we see being dog-tired for you. countered had this to say: one interested in attending and burned out as virtuous. “We now have plenty of should complete and submit An article in Psychology FIND YOUR JOHNSONVILLE water fl owing through our the registration form that has Today had this to say: “In the school and community here been inserted into all of An- next 12 months, we will con- By: Regan Clem, Riverside in City View, Lower Johnson- twerp West Bend News pa- sume around 20,000 tons of Christian Church ville. Water has always been a pers. Th is event is not limited aspirin… that totals 225 tab- To put down thoughts major problem for us in this to Antwerp residents though. lets persons, per year, or 2/3 regarding our mission trip community, especially dur- Space is limited, so register of a tablet per person, per day. to Liberia resembles telling ing the dry season or sum- Free Christian Church of grave on the third day? soon. Additional registration If you go by these sales fi gures people of a great painting mer months. We have never God in Continental, Ohio To understand it we must forms and dance information alone, it would suggest that by only showing them one had a public system for run- will present “A JOURNEY start at the beginning. Th e can be found at the Antwerp most everyone in the United square inch of that painting. ning water, which has meant THROUGH TIME”, March Bible is one complete picture Community Youth Center States has a headache most of But words and stories are all everyone had to travel many 27-29. “A Journey through of God’s love for man… un- Facebook page or call Ryan the time.” I have to hopefully inspire miles for their water. In our Time” is an Easter drama that fortunately many of us have Zuber at 419-258-1096. I wonder if this genera- and drum up more interest in case, this has meant walking will forever change the way only learned the word of God tion is the most “uptight” and what God is doing in Liberia. up and down a very challeng- that you look at this Holiday. in fragments. We know many ing, rocky hill to get to a well. Th is will be the seventh year of the stories but we have nev- FCC LAUNCHING A anxious generation in recent It is in this feeble attempt to memory. Someone recently express what God did that I Heavily pregnant mothers for this production and Free er connected them as one di- CHURCH IN PAULDING made the observation, “You hope His Spirit intermingles journeying up and down to Christian Church of God has vine truth. But it is our desire know, twenty years ago peo- with our souls and brings vi- fetch water each day has been made this year even bigger to bring the whole story of the FCC Church of Defi ance ple were asking, “how can I tality and passion where our very normal since people have and better than before. Bible, the story of salvation, will be opening Branch Chris- get to heaven?” Today people souls too oft en slumber. lived here.” From the wonders of cre- together. We want to help you tian Fellowship Church under are asking “How can I get I’m going to deal with the “Th is is now history as ation to the fi nal triumph complete the picture so that it Pastor Greg Cramer. Church through this day?” biggest achievement of the God sent twenty-four mem- of Christ… you will see it all will make sense to you. services will be begin March Sound familiar? Th e pace trip. But in doing this, I real- bers of the Hope 2 Liberia all. You will watch as a Jew- Revelation 13 describes 17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the of life is increasing at break- ize that God oft en turns what team to help bring an abun- ish family, while in bondage Jesus Christ as the lamb slain Paulding High School audi- neck speed with no end in we thought was an insignifi - dance of fresh, safe, clean to Egypt, shares the paschal from the creation of the world. teria. Th is is a contemporary sight. Modern conveniences cant moment into the most drinking water to the thirsty lamb meal during the time Th at means that even before worship church for all ages. and time-saving gadgets signifi cant event, while the in this 17,000 strong commu- of the fi rst Passover. You will man fell into sin God already Services will feature a band haven’t given us more leisure things we thought were great nity of Lower Johnsonville, see the tabernacle constructed had a plan in place to redeem for worship, audio and visual time—they’ve simply allowed and amazing become a pass- including all of the students during the wilderness journey Him from that sin and recon- presentations for teachings, us the chance to squeeze more ing footnote to our lives. and staff that use our school, to the Promised Land and you cile with Him. Before any of a children church also will activities into our already full Last year, our small Hope the Heart of Grace.” will see the inner workings us drew our fi rst breath God be off ered. Our mission is to schedules. 2 Liberia team of four people, “Th anks for your contin- of the tabernacle as the high was already at work on our help people fi nd and follow In terms of “busyness”, traveled to the Heart of Grace ual support and prayers! We priest enters the Holy of Ho- salvation. And that is what we Jesus. Please plan on attend- our culture is changing. And school in Lower Johnsonville, are very grateful to all who lies on the Day of Atonement want to show you… we want to ing. Any questions, please call it’s having a marked eff ect on outside of the capital city have helped. Th is is a huge and surrenders a blood sacri- show you how God, in the Old FCC at 419-782-2300. all of us. You may have seen of Monrovia. What we saw moment for us—real develop- fi ce before the Ark of the Cov- testament, through the Pass- the study that showed that there was amazing. Th is place ment and real change. Water enant and the mercy seat. You over and through the work- MINI BIBLE SCHOOL AT in the early 1900s the top ten was diff erent. It was kept up. is, indeed, life. May God wa- will share Holy Communion ings of the tabernacle pointed MELROSE UMC killers of people in the United It was clean. We are part of ter and refresh your life as with Jesus and His disciples in all men to the great work that States were infectious dis- Hope 2 Liberia, but this place, you have helped to water the the upper room. You will see Jesus would do on the cross in Melrose United Methodist eases. In the last ten years it on the outskirts of Monrovia, lives of others in such need.” the agony of Gethsemane, the the New testament and bring Church will host a mini Bible is estimated that the top ten was really a place of hope for All of this challenges me. cruelty of the crucifi xion and all of those stories together in School on Saturday, March killers of Americans are all Liberia. Something was hap- And I hope it challenges you. the glory of the resurrection. one great picture… in this… 16, from 9:00–11:30 a.m. Chil- stress-related diseases. pening here. It was a city on a All too oft en we see the world But… perhaps… you will see Journey Th rough Time. dren pre-K through 6th grade Human being were never hill. It was a beacon of hope in off kilter from what God has it all in a way that you have Last year over 800 people are welcome to attend. designed to carry those kinds the darkness. designed it to be, but we just never seen it before. were in attendance for this Th eme is “Jesus Lives! Let’s of loads. When we overload But there was also a great turn a blind eye and unleash Most of us k now somet hing drama, and this year prom- Celebrate!” Activities include our capacities, something is problem. A problem we our apathy. We say it’s a fallen about Easter. Some know ises to be even bigger. For bible stories, craft s, singing, going to break—either our wouldn’t have known about world and things will be this about things like the Easter more information about this refreshments, and a parade. health, or our family cohe- except for a random, divine way until Jesus returns. But bunny, candy jellybeans and program or to reserve your For more information, call siveness, or our marriages, or encounter in the airport that those teachings weren’t given colored eggs. But many of us FREE tickets, call the church Genevieve Noggle at 419-594- something else of great value eventually led us to Heart of to us so that we could be com- also know that on Good Fri- offi ce at (419)-596-3103. Th is 3411. to us. Grace. Th e school and the placent. Th ey are an acknowl- day Jesus died on a cross and year, in exchange for your Is is any wonder that Jesus surrounding community edgment that we will always then three days later, on Eas- FREE ticket, Free Christian ON THE HECTIC PACE OF off ered this remedy: “Come to lacked water. Th e school had have a mission to accomplish. ter Sunday, He arose from the Church of God is collecting grave… unfortunately… we non-perishable food items to LIFE me, all you who are weary and been given a well by a Rotary But do you see what hap- burdened, and I will give you Club out of Lafayette, Louisi- pened here? Th ousands of really don’t know why. Why supply the local food pantry. did there have to be a hor- Performances are March 27- By: Pastor Joel DeSelm, rest. Take my yoke upon you anna, but the well had dried people now have clean drink- and learn from em, for I am up. A man in the neighbor- ing water because of the rible betrayal… why was Jesus 29 at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 p.m. Woodburn Missionary beaten without mercy… why each evening. Seating is lim- Church gentle and humble in heart, hood had spent days hand passion of one man. John and you will fi nd rest for your digging a new well, only to Bennett—not a pastor, not a was He crucifi ed on a cross? ited so make sure you call and One individual captured Why all of the blood? And reserve your tickets today. the spirit of the times in souls. For my yoke is easy and never hit water. Th e only wa- plumber, not an engineer— my burden is light,” Matthew ter they could get was down a founder and owner of Cool why was it so important that which we live with this verse: He physically arose from the Fountain of Faith “Th is is the age of the half- 11:28-30. steep cliff side. A journey they Cayenne Authentic Printed read page, the quick hash and In this passage Jesus is would make every day, bucket Shirt Co. in Muncie, Indi- FREE the mad dash. Th is is the age saying, “Feeling pressured? aft er bucket, because water is ana. He made a diff erence. He fellow man. of the sleepless night with the Reeling overwhelmed? Feel- life. would be the fi rst to say that he If you want to see vid- Medical Clinic ing just tired? Come to Me. So we saw the situation, couldn’t have done it by him- nerves tight, and the plane eos of the story described in will be providing but we did not have the pumps self, but what is happening in this article, search Youtube medical services and equipment to do some- Johnsonville right now, as we for “Th anks to Hope 2 Libe- Oakwood church of Christ thing incredible. I remember sit in the comfort of our own ria. Water is life.” and “Flow 8:00-? Invites you to worship with them the feeling in that small group homes, wouldn’t have been Johnsonville Water Project patients must be signed in by 9:30 Sunday, AM Bible classes ...... 9:30 am that something would be accomplished without his 2013.” Sunday A.M. Worship ...... 10:30 am done. And one of our group faithfulness to Jesus. When You can read more of 03/16/2013 Sunday P.M. Worship ...... 5:30 pm members, Jon Bennett, said, John stands before Jesus and Regan’s writings at www.re- at the Wednesday P.M. Bible study ...... 5:30 pm “I’m going to come back here Jesus says, “I was thirsty and gansravings.blogspot.com or Antwerp Clinic, and fi x this problem.” So he you gave me a drink.” John 422 West River Street, Watch for signs stop in to worship God with We provide at your request: went home, 5,000 miles away will humbly say, “When did him and his church family Antwerp. 1. Home Bible Studies 5 mi. N of Oakwood from Lower Johnsonville and I see you thirsty? When did I on Rt. 66, 3 mi. E of 5 on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at Patients Cannot have 2. DVD Ministry (on many subjects) the Heart of Grace school, but give you a drink?” And Jesus Riverside Christian Church. Any type of insurance. 3. Prayers Span on RT. 637 that community stayed on his will say, “Johnsonville.” Patients seen on a  rst Located at the corner of 192 come,  rst serve basis. Website: www.pauldingcochurchofchrist.com heart. He worked out a plan. May we each fi nd our John- & SR 49. His passion to help Johnson- sonvilles. May we each strive to make a diff erence. Instead Contemporary & Heritage Services ville and his commitment to Sunday School, Bible Study 9:15 Divine Mercy work hard to meet the needs of pretending we don’t have Woodburn Lutheran School Affiliation (LCMS) of those who did not have to do anything and that God’s the ability to meet their own plan will magically get done, Catholic Parish Mass needs, combined with the may we take seriously God’s engineering know-how of call to be His hands and feet. Schedule: John Pierce, brought eventual We have to get busy being change. As you are reading faithful. We are surrounded Saturday – 4:00 p.m. – Payne this, someone from the com- by the hungry, the thirsty, the Sunday – 8:30 a.m. – Antwerp munity in Lower Johnsonville immigrant, the naked, the Saturday – 5:30 p.m. – Paulding is probably fi lling her bucket sick, and imprisoned. And Sunday – 10:30 a.m. – Paulding with safe, purifi ed water. Wa- in loving them, we love Jesus. 4412 Park Street – Woodburn 260-632-4821 Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Let’s love Jesus. Let’s love our www.christlutheranchurchwoodburn.com Wednesday 7:00 p.m. PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 13, 2013 Editor’s Note: We here at ate the opportunity to have We are featuring Minne- other lenders. CHANGE FOR CHANGE AT WAYNE TRACE HIGH the West Bend News print all worked with you. I hope that apolis-Moline, Twin-City, the Th e bill—which updated “Letters to the Editor” because you all will welcome the new International Cockshut Club, what is known as the Ag- we believe that everyone has a owners as you did me. I have and the Hoosier Co-Op Jam- LINK Deposit Program—in- Constitutional right to freedom known the main owner for boree. All other exhibitors are creased the maximum loan of the press. In saying that, we over four years and I trust him welcome and are free. Part amount that a farmer could do not necessarily agree with and his judgement. In fact, I vendors, fl ea markets and withdraw from $100,000 to the content that is printed. We feel it will benefi t some of you toy vendors will be off ering $150,000. Additionally, it are just the messengers. Th e as he is more knowledgeable their wares. Th ere will also increased from $125 mil- name of the person who wrote in some areas than I am and be a model engine display. lion to $165 million the the letter is placed at the end will keep consistent hours as Women will enjoy the ex- amount of money that the of each article. To be consid- he isn’t an EMT and won’t be panded craft show and “Make State Treasurer can invest ered for publication, letters running out in the middle of It, Take It” Workshops. Two in lending institutions that must be no longer than 1000 the day to go on a run, or be members have opened their lend money to farmers. Th is words, and you must provide shutting down early to go to private collections on Friday. action made it easier for ag- a name along with a phone continuing education classes. Th ere is a clown on Saturday riculture-related industries number and/or email to con- Th e plan is for the fi rst week for the children. Th is will be to increase investment in fi rm validity of content. You of March for Th rift -e-Bay and our largest show ever. their businesses. can respond or submit a new Th e Computer Depot to open. As we inch closer to letter by email, USPS or fax. I hope to see everyone here BIRTH spring, I anticipate other Wayne Trace Jr/Sr High February 25, 2013. Wayne Responses need to be re- and with goods to consign in bills to be taken up be- School Student Council re- Trace student council mem- ceived by Friday at 5:00 pm hand or tow!! Also there will ANNOUNCEMENT fore the committee and cently partnered with the bers collected a total of to be considered for the next be a “Meet & Greet” with the the House that will impact Paulding County United $228.64 for the United Way publication. We reserve the new owners of Th e Computer Ebeny Nicole Wampler farming and other indus- Way by holding a “Change of Paulding County! was born on March 7, 2013 at right to edit for length, content Depot. tries that strengthen Ohio’s for Change” event at the So, you like reading the and worthiness. —DeziaRae Schlegel 4:38 p.m. at Community Me- economy. Wayne Trace vs. Ottoville morial Hospital, Hicksville. West Bend News? Call or email: info@westbendnews. basketball game held on Stop on in and let us know. LETTER TO THE EDITOR She weighed 7 lb. 12 oz. and net was 19.5 inches long. fax: 419-258-1313 Recently two young adults Her parents are Dara D. USPS: West Bend News were arrested for trespassing Wampler of Edgerton, OH. INVENTORY OF FARM EQUIPMENT PO Box 1008 in an abandoned house here Grandparents are Pam and HUGE Antwerp, OH 45813 in Antwerp. Th ese two young Darwin Wampler, and Dar- adults are looking at charges ren Wampler. Great-grand- WE TRY HARD TO PLEASE! parents are Pam and Darwin LETTER TO THE EDITOR that could give them a crimi- Warranty on Used 9000 series Combines 50-50-50 Drive Train Only nal record for the rest of their Wampler, Bonnie and Bill lives—what a shame! I think Stansbury, and Jim and Wilda Th e Computer Depot Kalb. changing to it is absurd that this could be Th rift -e-Bay the case. I believe this has tak- Consignment Store en place at this empty house OHIO A GREAT As some of you may know, before. Maybe we are arrest- EXAMPLE OF I have decided to change di- ing the wrong people. No one rections business wise. 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(3)’09,’10,’11-MCFARLANE RD4030RB DISK ...... $37,100&UP(B) • BUY & SELL • Th e men and women (6)SUNFLWR 6333,5451,7252,6332,1435 ...... $9,000 TO $52,900 AMS COMPONENTS working alongside me on ’10- JD 637-32’-R/HITCH&HYDRO-7.5”SPAC ...... $50,000(H) GS2-2600 & 1800 DISPLAYS, 900 MHZ RTK RADIOS SEVERAL FALL & SPRING TILLAGE AVAILABLE SEVERAL ITC RECEIVERS & LIGHT BAR LOAN$ made on Firearms this committee are also committed to supporting BLUFFTON=(B), HUNTINGTON=(H), WABASH=(W) farmers and other ag-related “SOLID, 419-782-GUNS (4867) workers. Before each plant- ing season, many farmers STABLE & seek to fi nance their oper- STILL” New Selections Received Daily! ating costs by taking out loans. During the previ- JOHN DEERE Tues - Sat 10 am - 5 pm ous General Assembly, the House introduced a bill that 5068 E. 100 N. 983 N. ST. RD. 13 4777 W. 500 N. North of Defi ance 3½ miles reduced the interest rates for BLUFFTON, IN WABASH, IN HUNTINGTON, IN farmers on loans or credit (260) 565-3659 (260) 563-1149 (260) 356-7958 on Route 66 next to Wooden Indian Pawn Shop P.B. 100632.000 lines approved by banks and 1-800-876-9351 1-888-876-9353 1-888-876-9352 PAGE 6 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 13, 2013 PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • [email protected] Region says I will be sent to MERCER LANDMARK EL- of 1917, concerning the An- FERN RATH ENJOYS BIRTHDAY SURPRISE! Washington DC pretty soon EVATOR IN ITS INFANCY twerp Equity Exchange, it to tell them all I know and lists fi ve shareholders; Nick receive all they know and By: Stan Jordan Harrmann, Henry “Hen” how they want it done. Th is picture was in the al- Reeb, Gus Mattingly, John We have a cottage at the bum loaned to me by Nancy F. Miller, and F.P. Wetli, that end of the street here at the Lichty. I am going to tell you would be Frank Wetli. I knew Fort. It belonged to an Offi - all I know about the West El- all of these fellows except Mr. cer who retired a few weeks evator as it was called for a Miller. ago. We bought it for our number of generations. Please take a moment and own, but we pay rent for the small store where Callie will have her clothing business. She says, “It will be for ladies and men.” Th e twins are six SAM RIVERS, INDIAN now and will start the fi rst AGENT CHAPTER 56 grade in the fall. Th ere is also several other children By: Stan Jordan around the same age and Th is is the last part of they play school all the time. January 1860. Callie and the Th ey can already spell and Fern Rath enjoyed all of the birthday cards she received from twins have gone over to Fort read their names, know the well wishers near and far. Th ey made her 98th birthday very Kearney. alphabet and count. I know special. May God bless you. Th e three soldiers who I sound like a proud father have been our right hand and I am. OLD DAN AND I CHAPTER a big jet engine. It has extra helpers for eight years are Th e Wells Fargo Stage 29 large wing and tail services. Hunter, Gardener and Line follows the Oregon Th ere are no landing gear and Slim. Th e one named Mo, Trail which goes near the In 1886, Bruce Ely and refl ect on all the progress this By: Stan Jordan it glides in on skids. or Rooster, has been the Fort. It runs from Camp C.A. Bissell bought out the company has shown and the Dan and I and our two When it takes off in the runner between the Indian Bridger in the East to Inde- Antwerp Elevator and they history that it has left for al- seater plane P-51D and the air. Th e landing gear falls off Agency and the Fort. pendence, MO. called it the Ely and Bissell most 100 years. other two pilots, Lt. Horn- and it is made for high alti- Th e fi rst three and I have I understand the railroad Dealers in Grain, Hay, and My heartfelt thanks to Su- ish and Lt. Wiltsie and their tude and descend down on to been cleaning up the Agen- is as far west as St. Louis and Livestock. Th ere used to be a san Arend and the employees P-51’s took off this morning big bomber formations and cy. We don’t know for how I will ride it all the way to corral and loading pens west at the Elevator for all of their on Dawn Patrol and headed shoot them down. Th ey are long, but it will be awhile Washington DC. on the end of Railroad Street, help. North. armed with four 30mm can- anyhow. We boarded up the I hear back east the train on the southside of the tracks, See ya! We are going up around ons mounted in the wings. windows and fastened the will go almost 20 miles per almost across from the Root Antwerp, Belgium the next Just one 30mm round can doors very well, and all the hour. Gee Whiz! In one hour Beer Stand. town is Brussels, Amsterdam, blow a wing off or make a lot fi res are out. Rooster took it will go as far as a horse in I cannot fi nd who started and all around that area. Th at of destruction. I understand all of our furniture over to a day. the elevator fi rst or when. But is still very much in German the top speed is 630 mph on the fort a couple of days ago. Th is morning Gen. Ke- by 1886, it was already a going control. I hope we will fi nd a level fl ight. It can dive down Rooster had a couple of the arney called me down to his business. German Luft waff e, but our into a B-17 formation and soldiers to help unload and offi ce at 10:00 a.m. He had Th ese fellows operated the main reason is to use our can- shoot a lot of canons and keep arrange the furniture. received written orders for establishment until 1900. It nons and rockets on ground on going so fast you cannot It was hard for Callie to me to report to the Bureau was sold then to the People’s targets. even get a shot off at him. leave the Agency. It was our of Indian Aff airs in Wash- Elevator Company. Antwerp is an inland sea Th e Gen. said, “Th at is home for eight years, and ington DC on 400 Pennsyl- It was a vital part of Ant- port with access to the North about all we got on him. But it was a good home. She vania Avenue at 10 am on werp’s early history. Sea. Th e Germans are in solid I understand in landing that walked with the twins, Ned February 28, 1860. Report- Aft er WWII, they pur- control of the entire area. Our plane is tricking and once-in- and Ted, down to the bridge ing to Colonel Hathaway. chased the East Elevator, By: Stan Jordan job is to destroy or raise havoc a-while they lose one. Th ey over Rattlesnake Creek for We had a real fi ne birth- and then they cleaned seeds, Th e above picture is my with the Nazi supply system. land so fast with no landing the last time and took one day dinner at the Army mess bought and sold grain, and logo of a thundering, scream- We fl ew over Antwerp and gear, the tail rudder is used fi nal look. hall for the twins. I think ev- anything else used on the ing, steaming locomotive, followed the water out to the to stabilize the ship. Th ey still We have already sent our eryone came because it was farm. pulling a 100 freight cars, North Sea. We found a num- lose some planes and pilots in extra hay and food stuff s to almost a going away party I know the early manager, heading southwest out of ber of small boats and freight- the landing process. I’m glad the Calamus River Tribe. for me to go to Washington. who was named Lewis Sch- Roanoke, Virginia. Th is pic- ers along the sides of the estu- they don’t have too many of Th ey can use it. Th e Wells Fargo Stage munk. He went on to Port ture was drawn for me by Joel ary. We blew up or set nearly them.” We made it back to the left the Fort at 11:00 a.m. on Clinton, and was in the same Steiner, a sixth grader, here at all of them on fi re with our “Now you fellows go out Fort okay, that will be the February 15. I am an Offi cer business there. the Antwerp Middle School. small arms. on Dawn Patrol and then last trip until who knows now and I just got my new Th en Peter Schmunk, was Th e locomotive is Old We were on the lookout for rest up and have your planes when. uniform, so I will ride in- the manager for 38 years. Number 9 and it has a true German planes, but never saw loaded with ammunition of Th is is February 1, 1860 side the stage instead of up All those years, the eleva- background. any. We fl ew over to Amster- all types, and then have the and I am in the Army now. on top. tors’ business grew because of Th e Engineer was pull- dam and took a lot reconnais- crew load Lts. Hornish and Th ey put me in the fi rst Cal- See ya! more acreage being farmed, ing a freight express heading sance pictures. We shot up a Wiltsie’s planes with rockets. vary as a Major, but I am at- better seeds, and know-how, to Christianburg, VA still in couple of railroad yards. We Tomorrow you will be sent to Be sure to tell the busi- tached to the Bureau of In- and the use of fertilizer. the fl at country and he was didn’t see much for a while, Norway. Now let’s play some nesses you patronize, that dian Aff airs. You can see an electric light high balling it. He was com- but over into Germany, east Euchre.” you saw their ad in the West Th e Commander of the pole there in the foreground. ing out of a long curve and all of the Brussels area, we were See ya! Bend News. Antwerp got electricity in his gauges were showing okay fl ying about 350 mpg at 5,000 1896, known as the Antwerp and let her roll. ft altitude. EASTER EGG HUNT SCHED- VFW Post 587, Paulding Electric Light Company. Th e For some reason and Dan shouted into his mic ULED IN PAYNE 419-399-3071 plant and offi ce was on the somehow another freight was and said, “Did you see that northwest corner of Railroad sitting on the tracks facing over there?” I turned my head Flat Rock Masonic Lodge MARCH 16, 5-8 PM ..... ST. PATTY’S STEAK FRY and Monroe Streets. him with his headlight show- around and got a parting #580 will be having an Easter Th e Paulding Telephone ing his way. Th e song goes glimpse of a plane or some- Egg Hunt and an Open House MARCH 16, 7 PM ...... Marathon Moms Company came to Antwerp like this: “As he speed around thing going out of sight. He on Saturday, March 23, from Quarter Madness and we had phones since May the hill. His brave heart stood was going so fast that he had 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the 1896. still, for a headlight was nothing to fear. Lodge building at 509 S. Main MARCH 30, 5-8 PM .....Moreno’s Mexican Dinners Natural gas was brought gleaming in his face. He whis- Our three pilots talked Street in Payne. Steak or Chicken • Dine-in or Carryout to Antwerp in October 1925. pered a prayer as he threw on among themselves over the Age groups for the Eas- City water came to Antwerp the air, for he knew it would radio. As I take it, it was a new ter Egg Hunt will be 0-3 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC in 1930 or 1931. be his fi nal race.” type of German plane. It was years old, 4-8 years old and I wanted to know when Th e Engineer was killed short and stubby with an ex- 9-12 years old. Prizes will be the People’s Elevator com- but the Fireman and Brake- tra tall tail rudder and a long awarded and refreshments 19th Annual Maumee Valley pany was sold and became man made it through. wingspan. will be served. Th ere is no Antique Steam & Gas known as the Antwerp Equity Th at was almost 100 years At our evening meeting cost for those whishing to ago and like many other train Association Spring Show Exchange Company. we told Gen. Norm about the participate. Th ere will also Susan Arend, the CEO wrecks, someone made a song seeing this new plane. be an Open House during the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum about it and I think that was 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, Indiana at the West Elevator, went Gen. Norm said, “Aft er same hours for those desir- through her fi les and found about the third verse. If you looking at my fi les on the ing to tour the Lodge build- March 22, 23 & 24, 2013 an offi cial article of incor- are an old geezer like I am, Luft waff e, and with how you ing and learn more about the Featuring Minneapolis-Moline, Twin-City, poration for this business. A you might remember that described it, I think you saw Freemasons. International COCKSHUTT Club beautiful document that is so song. one of their newest jets, called For more information, and the Hoosier CO-OP Jamboree, neat and legible aft er almost To me, the train, from the a ‘Comet’. It is an ME-171. It contact Ron Schmidt, Secre- Antique Tractors, Gas Engines, 100 years. small Tom Th umb to our big has a short stubby fuselage. It tary, at 419-399-3519. Antique Cars & Trucks, Garden Tractors I cannot come up with 4-8-4 and out in the West is a like a plane built around and Cushman Scooters Club words to describe the impor- they have one called the Big ALL OTHER BRANDS AND EXHIBITORS ARE WELCOME. tance of this business venture Boy and they had two sets of Fri. & Sat. - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sun. - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 4-8-4’s and was nearly 100 Set-up Day is Thursday, March 21 from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm only. in the history and progress of All tractors and vendors must stay until 3:00 pm Sunday, March 24. this area. feet long. Th ey have 16 driv- Due to limited space, pre-registration is important. Th is business merged with ing wheels and generally used Special Events Parts Vendors, Toy Show, Model Engine Show Mercer Landmark of Celina, to pull freight cars through Over 50 Craft Vendors and Flea Markets Make It, Take It Craft Workshops: Fri. & Sat. OH in 2008. Th ese people the mountains of the Big Sky Individual Collection Tours: Friday Country. Parts Vendors, Toy Show and Flea Markets: have 21 locations, but not all Rick Walker, 260-797-1222 ([email protected] Th e locomotive, the stage Craft Show: Vicky Walchle, 260-422-4076 of them deal with grain. In Model Engines: Pete Menger, 260-632-4844 coach, the Pony Express Rid- Host Motel: Holiday Inn located across from Coliseum their annual report, they stat- 260-482-3800 ed in 2012 that they had over ers, and the cowboy all helped RVs Welcome: Held inside the heated 3 acre exposition hall of to settle the West. 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Th e Wayne Trace Perform- singing, fun and plenty of Chorus: Serenity Clark, Use Entrance #1 and park in ing Arts Association is pleased heart! Under the direction of Antwerp High School is set Ado Annie, Will, and Ali Ha- Kaitlyn Clevinger, Madison lots 3 & 4. Room Location: to announce the upcoming Miss Sharon Spinner, this 56 to present Oklahoma March kim, a trio that will provide Edgar, Logan Emerson, Chase Enter Building at Entrance musical, Seussical™, presented member cast has been work- 15 and March 16, 2013 at 7:00 plenty of laughs. Gerken Alex Hindenlang, Al- #1. Conference rooms A, B & through special arrangement ing hard to bring you an eve- lyssa Jackson, Erica Meyer, C near the cafeteria with Music Th eatre Interna- ning of entertainment. Join p.m. in the Antwerp Local Aunt Eller and her niece th School Auditeria with music Laurey own a farm in Okla- Annie Miesle, Megaen Price, For further informa- tional, New York, NY. Th is us on Friday, March 15 and Kimberly Puckett, Blaire tion, please visit the Fort energetic musical by Stephen Saturday, March 16th at 7:30 by Richard Rodgers and lyrics homa. Curly and Laurey have th by Oscar Hammerstein II and a secret love for each other, Rebber, Paige Rebber, Gracie Wayne’s Farmers Market Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens is p.m. and Sunday, March 17 performed with permission but they are too frightened to Rigsby, Alyssa Romero, Kodi Facebook page at https:// guaranteed fun for everyone. at 2:30 p.m. for a performance from R & H Th eatricals. admit their feelings for each Sensabaugh, Hope Smith, www.facebook.com/#!/pages/ Remember the Cat in the Hat, you won’t want to miss. Doors Oklahoma is set in the other. Curly asks Laurey to Kortney Smith, Aubree Sp- Ft-Waynes-Farmers-Mar- Horton the Elephant, and all open 45 minutes before per- Indian Territory just aft er the box social at the Skidmore roles, Rosa Vachon, Maggie ket/260158917420745 or their the well-loved characters in formances and doors into the the turn of the century when Ranch that evening. Mean- Wilson website at http://www.ft - Dr. Seuss’s classic books? Our auditorium 30 minutes prior. cowboys and farmers were while, Will Parker has just re- Ballet Girls: Dani Daugh- waynesfarmersmarket.com/. Jr/Sr High School students Th ere is a handicap accessible competing over fences and turned from Kansas City and tery, Annie Miesle, Sam www.newhavenbulletin.com will bring them to life with door on the east side through water rights. Two more ri- tells the locals about his expe- Provines, Kimberly Puck- a twist. Join us as we explore the cafeteria and elevator in valries emerge in the middle rience there. Will is passion- ett, Maggie Reinhart, Hope WOODBURN DAY IN THE the human side of Seuss’s col- the hallway to the second of that controversy. Curly, ately in love with Ado Annie. Smith PARK 1st EVER PRINCE & orful characters in a musical fl oor. a cowboy, and Jud, a hired Ado Annie can’t decide if she Saloon Girls: Logan Em- PRINCESS CONTEST adventure fi lled with nonstop hand, are both in love with loves Will or a sweet-talk- erson, Beth Hawley, Allyssa Laurey. Th e second involves ing traveling salesman, Ali Jackson, Kirsten Price, Kodi Woodburn Community ANTWERP STUDENTS EARN FEBRUARY ROCKET Hakim. Curly is devastated Sensabaugh, Kortney Smith Association is proud to an- MATH AWARDS to discover that Laurey has Come and see the cast on nounce its fi rst ever Prince Ready for your Friday, March 15 and Satur- next set of asked Jud Fry, her menacing and Princess contest. Th e fi eld hand, to take her to the day, March 16 as they present contest is open to any child Wheels? box social due to an argument the musical Oklahoma. It’s age three to six years old. Laurey had with Curly. Aft er defi nitely a show worth com- Each contestant will also be her impetuous decision, Lau- ing to see! involved in this year’s parade rey is afraid to be alone with on July 20. Please contact Jud, and she wishes she had FORT WAYNE FARMERS Mary or Kim at 260-632- not asked him. A competition MARKET TO HOST VENDOR 4235 for more details. Also begins between Jud and Curly MEETING don’t forget about the Town over Laurey’s hamper. Hall Meeting on March 19 at Th e music and lyrics of Fort Wayne’s Farmers 6:30 p.m. Oklahoma are some of the Market will be hosting an in- best in musical theatre with formational meeting for any APPLY NOW FOR WILD- songs that include “Oh What party interested in becom- LIFE OFFICER TRAINING a Beautiful Morning,” “Th e ing a vendor for the satel- ACADEMY Give me a Call! Surrey with the Fringe on lite summer markets and for Pictured here are (left side, front to back) Haley Hammer, Top,” “People Will Say We’re next winter’s market. FWFM Applications are being Lydia Krouse, Zach Devall, and Haley Jewell; (right side, DENNIS RECKER in Love,” “I Can’t Say No,” will continue to adhere to its front to back) Lillian VanCleve, Brooke Molitor, Macy Nut- Cell: 419-786-0889 accepted through Sunday, “Oklahoma!” and many producer-only format. Th is March 24, for the next wild- ter, Conner Shiple, Carson Altimus, and Quince Dickess. [email protected] more, making this a musical means that vendors will only life offi cer training academy, Some hard-working Ant- completed their addition or treat for the entire family. be allowed to sell products according to the Ohio De- Cast List (in order of ap- they make, grow or person- werp Elementary students re- subtraction facts in February INTEGRITY partment of Natural Resourc- cently celebrated their Rocket enjoyed an ice cream party pearance): ally produce in some way. es (ODNR). Th e ODNR Di- FORD Curly – Ed Reinhart, Lau- FWFM also has an 80%–20% Math progress. Students that with Mr. Lichty. Business: 419-399-2555 vision of Wildlife is seeking rey – Kirsi Smith, Aunt Eller policy. 80% of the vendors are to fi ll approximately 18-20 farm, food or natural product new wildlife offi cer positions fi tness according to standards tions. Th ose selected as cadets vendors and 20% are artisans throughout Ohio. developed by the Ohio Peace will attend the wildlife offi cer Your full service pharmacy... and craft ers. All vendors will “We are looking for indi- Offi cers Training Commis- training academy for about be juried into the markets. viduals who possess a passion sion, as well as pass a swim- six months. During the acad- Th e market schedule is as for law enforcement, wildlife ming test. emy, cadets will study law follows: conservation and public ser- Candidates who meet the enforcement, fi sh and wildlife 2013 Spring & Summer vice,” said Scott Zody, chief of minimum qualifi cations will management techniques and Satellite Markets the ODNR Division of Wild- be invited to take a state pro- learn informational and edu- • Parkview Regional Med- life. fi ciency examination May 4 cational skills. Th e academy ical Center Campus (PRMC) Wildlife offi cers have in central Ohio. will commence in early Janu- – Tuesdays, May 28 to August statewide jurisdiction to en- Top scoring candidates ary 2014. 27, 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. force wildlife regulations, will then undergo interviews Visit wildohiocareers.com • FWFM Downtown investigate allegations of wa- and pre-employment evalua- for more information. – Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. terway pollution, protect state to 2:00 p.m. (under develop- property and make arrests. ment, scouting locations) Th ey conduct educational • New Haven – Wednes- programs, perform fi sh and RJD days, June 19 to October 16, wildlife management duties Wednesdays 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and advise landowners about Tax • Georgetown Square wildlife. Wildlife offi cers also – Th ursdays, June 13 to Sep- serve an important role as a tember 12, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. point of contact with law en- Service Jeff erson Pointe – Fridays, forcement and other agencies June 7 to September 6, 4:00 to Electronic Filing, BBB Accredited on topics of mutual interest, 18212 SR 37 Harlan, IN 7:00 p.m. providing assistance and ex- FWFM Downtown – Sat- pertise. 260-657-1753 urdays – 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 To be considered for the [email protected] p.m. (under development) wildlife offi cer training acad- GOOD Art and Craft Markets NEIGHBOR emy, applicants must be at PHARMACY® (under development): least 21 years of age by April Mullen Archery 2nd Th ursday in July – Art 1, 2014, and have a valid Market at Georgetown Square driver’s license. 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GROVER HILL AR STUDENTS SHARE GIRLS BASKETBALL SELEC- During his tenure, Dr. Wal- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TIONS ter worked with three gover- BOOK SUMMARIES nors, signifi cantly improved Th e Green Meadows public education in the state, Conference is proud to an- and brought Ohio’s schools nounce the All-Conference to the forefront of the na- Selections for Girls Basket- tion’s attention. He has re- ball 2012-2013 season: ceived numerous honors PLAYER OF THE and has earned the respect YEAR: and admiration of educators Marissa Myles, Holgate nationwide. His integrity, 11 leadership, optimism and FIRST TEAM: commitment serves as an Alexis Jones, Antwerp example for all. 12; Megan Schubert, Ayers- ville 12; Devin Stark, Edg- STATEMENT FROM THE erton 11; Hannah Griffi n, EAST ALLEN COUNTY Edgerton 12; Marissa Myl- SCHOOL BOARD Pictured here are Natalie Torman, Natasha Torman, Dade es, Holgate 11; Erica Smay, Sanders, Deacon Sanders, Katie Stoller, Katrina Stoller, No- Tinora 12 Th e Board of School Students in Mrs. Davis’ over their classmates’ books, land Walls, Evan Walls, Ethan Davis and Gavin Davis. SECOND TEAM: Trustees is preparing to 6th grade Reading classes planning out what they might Molly Hammresmith, It is Read Across Amer- in our building and just like search for a new Superin- keep track of the Accelerated want to read next. Pictured Ayersville 9; Kennedy Flow- ica Week and time to cel- the original Th ing One and tendent. Th e Board is com- Reader books that they read here are Annie Tope, Bryan ers, Edgerton 12; McKen- ebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday. At Th ing Two from Th e Cat in mitted to hiring a superin- throughout each nine weeks. Hofmann, Derek Myers, zie Gonwick, Hicksvllle 12; Wayne Trace Grover Hill we the Hat our twins love to tendent that will strengthen Shown above are some of the Emily Williams and Rachel Sarah Niese, Holgate 9; Ash- always take the time to cel- have fun. Each day this week our school district and move students making their rounds Kroeger. ley Mack, Tinora 10; Erin ebrate his birthday. Each year special activities are planned us to greater success. reading short summaries Mohr, Wayne Trace 9 we honor Dr. Seuss by show- to celebrate the life of one of Th e Board takes this pro- HONORABLE MEN- casing our very own “Th ing America’s most beloved chil- cess very seriously, and we MR. ETZLER STEPS IN AS ACTING PRINCIPAL AT TION: One and Th ing Two’s.” Th is dren’s authors. are committed to conduct- Kaiya Jemsion, Antwerp PAYNE ELEMENTARY year we have fi ve sets of twins ing a search that is as open 11; Emily Cramer, Ayers- and transparent as possible. “AND TO THINK I SAW IT ON MULBERRY STREET” IN ville 12; Jaime Newman, Th e process will include in- GROVER HILL Edgerton 11; Brittany Con- put from our staff , parents, key, Fairview 12; Ali Hug, students and residents of “And To Th ink I Saw It On Fairview 10; Mattie Grim, the communities served by Mulberry Street.” Each class- Holgate 10; Mattie Gentit, EACS. Th e Board plans to room designed street signs Tinora 10; Krystal Wannem- take its time with this pro- with each student’s name on acher, Wayne Trace 12 cess in order to fi nd the best it. Th ey are proudly displayed candidate to lead the school outside each classroom. Here TWO STUDENTS AWARDED district. Rather than adher- are Ashlynn Parrish and FRANKLIN B. WALTER ALL ing to a strict timeline, we Worth Clark in front of Mrs. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD have set some time frames Schlatter’s 5B classroom sign. during which we would like Sandra Freeman, Coor- to see things happen. Our LOCAL STUDENT NAMED TO dinator of Gift ed Services at goal is to have a Superinten- DEAN’S LIST AT UNOH the Western Buckeye ESC, is dent in place for the 2013- pleased to announce Claire 2014 school year. Th e University of North- Rather than appointing Mr. Ray Etzler was the staff and students enjoyed his Dye and Graden Gudakunst acting Principal for Payne El- many stories and great sense western Ohio is proud to ac- have been selected as the an interim superintendent, knowledge that Seth E. Dai- the EACS school board has ementary School during Mrs. of humor. Good job, Mr. Et- 2013 recipients of the Frank- Franz’s leave of absence. Th e zler, we will miss you! ley of Cecil, OH has made the lin B. Walter All Scholastic decided to utilize its cur- Dean’s List for the January Award. rent staff . East Allen County 2013 session in the College of One senior from each Schools has an exceptional STUDENTS TALK DR. SEUSS WITH EACH OTHER Applied Technologies. Full- county within the state re- and dedicated staff in place, Wayne Trace Grover Hill time students must receive ceives this annual honor, and we are confi dent in their Elementary is celebrating Dr. a grade point average of 3.5 which was established in abilities to get us through Suess’s birthday and Read or better to be named to the 1989 by Ohio’s County the remainder of the school Across America this week! Dean’s List. Superintendents to recog- year. Th en, at the end of the On Monday our theme was, nize and promote students’ school year, we will re-eval- achievement and academic uate the need of an interim c accomplishment. Superintendent, based on M Connell Stump Removal Claire Dye is the Van where we are with our Su- – Free Estimates – Wert County recipient. She perintendent search. Following is a proposed 260-632-5307 or 260-557-5307 is a senior at Lincolnview High School, and the daugh- timeline for recruiting and ter of Kelly and Beth Dye of hiring a new Superintendent Van Wert. Claire ranks fi rst of Schools for EACS. in her graduating class, and Within the next few she has earned recognition weeks the Board will begin DOG FOOD FOR SALE as a Scholar Athlete in each marketing the Superinten- of her four years in high dent position and accepting Available at: school. She is the Vice-Pres- resumes. Paulding Elementary dents. Shown here are some SMALLEY’S BODY SHOP ident of the National Honor End of April: Develop fourth graders have been of the fourth graders reading Society and is the Captain of criteria for the direction of sharing their love of Dr. Seuss to fi rst graders. Located 3 Miles South of Antwerp on the the Lady Lancers Basketball EACS stories with fi rst grade stu- corner of SR 49 and 111 Team. Aft er graduation she Dates to meet with EACS will attend the University of staff , parents and commu- Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 Akron to pursue a Bachelor nity members. If you mailed 18,700 Postcards (circulation of West Bend or by Phone at 419-258-2584 of Science in Nursing. Th e meeting with the News) it would costs $6,171.00 not including printing charg- Graden Gudakunst has Service Staff and Central es. A postcard size ad only cost $96 been selected to receive the Administration Staff will be held March 19th at 5:30 p.m. Paulding County award. He Animal Clinic of Paulding SHRINK WORRY LINES attends Wayne Trace High Th e EACS staff meeting st School, where he is presi- will be held March 21 at 308 E. Jackson dent of the Student Council. 4:30 p.m. Paulding, OH 45879 Graden is the son of Jeff rey Th e community and par- ents meeting will be held 419-399-2871 and Kerry Gudakunst of st Grover Hill. He is a varsity March 21 at 6:00 p.m. at letterman in Golf and Bas- each attendance area. Develop and implement ketball and is active in many Hours: Dr. Tom Wilkin community and church ac- a web survey that will gath- Tues – 12-5 Dr. Missie Bowman tivities. Grady plans a col- er input from teachers, sup- lege major in Biology, with port staff , administrators, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri – 9-5 Audrey Hanenkratt, Mgr dual minors in Chemistry parents and students. and Business. 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Everything is in Bulk PAGE 10 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 13, 2013 PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • [email protected] ANTWERP FALTERS VS FAYETTE IN DISTRICT GAME hard, dominating the Bull- play: free throws, free throws, NEW HAVEN BOYS BASKETBALL AT REGIONALS dogs 19-10 at the end of the free throws. 1st period. With 2:30 left on the clock, By the end of the 2nd pe- Beachem sank two more free riod, the Bulldogs had short- throws from the line. He was ened the Bruin’s hold on their 8/8 at the line on Saturday leash to just 3 points. With morning. Next, Jabar Ray the Bruins up 29-26, the Bull- nailed 2 free throws, and a dogs headed into the locker short time later Jordan Hogue room. went to the line and scored 1 Steve McElvene had an as- of his 2 shots. tronomical fi rst half of play, Northrop called a time putting up a considerable out, and Coach Gooden ral- chunk of his total 24 points lied his Bulldogs, telling and 16 total rebounds for the them “Get your confi dence game. on! Come on now, let’s go!” With the beginning of the With the return to play, 2nd half, the Bulldogs proved McElvene slammed a two that they were in it to win it. point shot and on a turnover Th ey may have been down on rebounded by Beachem, he Derek Smalley scores last second 3 point basket 48 contend- the scoreboard, but they were was fouled and sent back to ers never discouraged. Th e Bru- the free throw line. Antwerp won the last six half-time score of only 9-7. ins defense held VJ Beachem, With Beachem’s two bas- of their games including the Th e second half of the usually the team’s biggest kets, the Bulldogs had out- Sectional Championship last game was not fruitful for the scoring threat, to 1/10 from 3 scored the Bruins 65-60. week at Paulding against Hol- Archers. It was a struggle point land. Jabar Ray, usually A key to the Bulldogs win gate. Th ey moved on to play from the time the clock start- another huge factor for the was holding the Scott broth- Fayette Tuesday, February 5 ed again. Bulldogs, was held to a paltry ers to a combined total of 49 at Napoleon. Th e game was a Antwerp’s Derek Smal- 4 points, half of which came points. (In Sectional action, tough match for both teams ley made a last second three at the free throw line. the brothers were putting Shown above is Steve McElvene scoring for the Bulldogs even though the Eagles had pointer bringing the fi nal Senior Lacy Curry came up 30 points apiece.) Th e a better record. At the begin- score to 20-25 with the win out for the Bulldogs from the rest of the Northrop line-up New Haven Boys went to Carmel in the lead 31-27. ning of the second quarter the going to the Fayette team bench playing with tremen- only managed to score 11 Marion High School this past Th e third quarter fi n- score was tied at only 2-2. who moved on to the District dous heart in the 3rd, along combined points. New Ha- weekend Saturday, March 9 ished with a score of 46-43 Th e Archer boys were able Championship. Antwerp fi n- with starters Jordan Hogue ven showed much more of a for the Indiana High School with New Haven trailing. to get a couple of quick get- ished their season with a 15-6 and Monte Stevenson. While team eff ort, with all the start- Boys Basketball Regional Th e Bulldogs passed Carmel away scores and soon were record. the Bruins didn’t have a per- ers and Lacy Curry from the Competition. Th e fi rst game once again at 6:38 left in the ahead 9-2. Aft er a 30 second More pictures here at son listed on the varsity team bench putting up both points took place at 10 am against game with a 46-48 score and timeout by Fayette the Eagles www.archerpics.com or roster under 6’0 tall, with the and rebounds and/or assists. Fort Wayne Northrop. Th e a new trend began. Th e fouls were back in the game with a westbendnews.net help of these three players the www.newhavenbulletin.com Bulldogs had a fantastic game, were tied at 5-5 but soon fouls Bulldogs were more than able winning the match 67-60. were being called by a referee to make up for their height ANTWERP WRESTLING New Haven moved on to on New Haven and the num- 65-60 NEW HAVEN WINS son meeting against the two defi cit with their fast paced, CLUB WRESTLES the championship game, the ber quickly shot over 10. Th e FIRST ROUND teams, the Bruins defeated hard driving, scrappy style of AT AYERSVILLE Final Eight, to play again Sat- same foul shooter for Carmel the Bulldogs. play. urday at 8 pm, taking on the didn’t miss and the Bulldogs OF REGIONALS th Th at, however, was the In the 4 with under Th e Antwerp Wrestling other winner of the morning, were losing players to foul By: Beth Stauff er regular season, and Satur- 4 minutes left to play, the Club recently wrestled in Carmel. Th e Greyhounds had trouble and not able to shut- In a thrilling victory at day was the game when it all Bulldogs were able to tie up the Curt Florence Memorial a great season record of 22-2. down Crowley. Th is hurt the Marion’s Bill Green Athletic counted. Going into Satur- the game. Aft er a foul, Steve Invitational at Ayersville on Would the Bulldogs be able to New Haven team to the point Arena on Saturday morn- day morning, the Bulldogs McElvene stepped up to the March 9, 2013. Th irteen of the get past and go on to Semi- of no return, giving up the ing, the New Haven Bulldogs have been gaining steady free throw line. McElvene, fourteen wrestlers competing state? game with a score of 63-57. pulled off a stunning 65-60 momentum with each game who had struggled at the were able to place in the top Th e game started com- New Haven had a great victory over the Northrop moving into the post-season. line all morning to sink a 4 of their respective weight pletely in Carmel’s, the home season with an 18-6 record Bruins in a fi rst round re- Last week in Sectional action, free throw, nailed his two classes. Placing 4th for the Ar- team, favor and were soon and making it to the Regional gional match-up. Th e game the Bulldogs defeated Wayne attempts and secured the chers were Luke McKeever, in the lead 9-0. Aft er a brief Championship game. in the fi rst round and then Bulldog lead for the fi rst time time-out and a quick couple Points by Player: New pitted New Haven’s senior st Alex Zijlstra, Derek Miller, and Notre Dame recruit VJ handily defeated heated con- since the 1 quarter. Th en, in and Kaden Phares. Earning of baskets, the boys were back Haven: Monte Stevenson 13, Beachem against Northrop’s ference rival (and season co- a fast break play immediately 3rd place medals were CJ Ea- in the game at 9-8. Th e end of Jailan Wattley 3, Jabar Ray 5, twin threat Scott brothers; se- champions) Homestead in aft er McElvene’s free throws, ton, Kamren Johnson, Lance the fi rst quarter had the Grey- VJ Beachem 17, Lacy Curry 4, nior Brenton Scott is headed the championship match-up. VJ Beachem fi nessed a hy- McKeever, Avin Johnson, Eli hounds in the lead at 12-15. Steve McElvene 15 to play at Indiana State Uni- Northrop, on the other brid lay-up slam dunk for the Reinhart, and Hunter Sproles. With 6:29 left in the 2nd Carmel: Ryan Cline 12, versity in Terre Haute next hand, struggled to win their Bulldogs that turned the tide Finishing in the runner-up quarter the Bulldogs took the James Crowley 24, James Vo- fall while his brother Bryson last few regular season games in the Bulldogs favor from spot were Karsen Donat and lead for the fi rst time at 18- lovic 3, Zach McRoberts 16, Scott is headed to play at Pur- before heading into the Sec- that point forward. Skyler Octaviano. Congratu- 19 with the crowd screaming Michael Volovic 8, due University in West Lafay- tionals. During a time-out, Coach lations to all of the kids for with excitement right aft er Highlight video and pic- ette. Th e 10:00 a.m. tip-off on Al Gooden had just one thing their hard work and contin- VJ Beachem dunked the ball tures at www.westbendnews. Th is was the 2nd matchup Saturday morning between to tell his team: “Rebound. ued success. If you are inter- on a quick rebound. Th e fi rst net for the Bulldogs and Bruins the two teams started with a Rebound. Rebound.” ested in wrestling please stop half of the game fi nished with this season, only this time physical intense fi rst fi ve min- His players listened, and by the Antwerp Wrestling everything was on the line utes of play. Big Man Bulldog came out fi ghting for the re- Club located at 204 Archer for the two teams: particu- Steve McElvene started the bounds. Drive on the Manor House PANTHER 5K As sure as it’s going larly, a berth in the Saturday game off by putting the fi rst Another basketball term property. Practices run on Paulding’s HS Track team. Help the to rain, the Coach Gooden could have Track and Field program. The race night Regional Champion- 2 points of the game on the Mondays and Wednesdays will be in front of Paulding HS. ship game at Marion. In the board for New Haven. Th e used with the team to de- from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. MARCH 16TH classifieds sell. fi rst and only regular sea- Bruins responded fast and scribe the last 3:00 minutes of • Mile fun run at 9:30am • 5k race at 10:00am ANTWERP BOYS WIN TITLE Cost: $10.00 or $18.00 with shirt OVER HOAGLAND; TINORA Forms at www.defi ancecountyrunner.com or BRAKE PADS OIL CHANGE & DEFEATS WOODBURN Paulding’s HS offi ce. Mail Forms LUTHERAN Attention to Mr. Alvarez at school. Or register day of race at 7:30 am. INSTALLED TIRE ROTATION Need Info? call Nic Alvarez at Th e Antwerp Archers de- Paulding Elem. 419-399-4656 feated Hoagland in the 4th $79.95* $29.95* grade boys basketball tour- *After $20 Mail-In Rebate. *After $10 Mail-In Rebate. nament at the Manor House Antwerp Ball Association Fundraiser *Other brake services extra. Excludes diesels & synthetics. gym Saturday. 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Williams Street, season instruction is already per- school in Paulding. 419-399-5437. docket of Paulding County Common mitted in individual sports (golf, the board meeting minutes posted ing in siding repairs & more. 10-13 Pleas Paulding, Ohio 45879. The tennis, cross country, wrestling, at OHSAA.org, but media mem- Call the offi ce M-F, 9-4 for your Stephen H. Shaw, Jr.; Oakwood; do- bids will be opened at 9:45 bers may request the list in advance WHISPERING PINES: 2 bed- swimming & diving, gymnastics, repair or construction needs, room apartments for rent in mestic violence; pay all fi nes & costs; no a.m. on March 20, 2013. bowling and track & fi eld). from Tim Stried, OHSAA Director contact w/victim, complete Th inking for 419-399-2419. After hours, Paulding. Please call 419-399- —Details of the new regulation of Information Services (tstried@ a Change; shall not posses or consume The seller reserves the are posted here: http://www.ohsaa. ohsaa.org). 419-506-2102. tf 2419 or 419-670-4655. eot alcohol nor enter any bar; probation Kyle Joseph Tromblay; Paulding; right to reject any and all org/news/sports/2013-Feb14-Off- • In January, the National FOR RENT in Woodburn: Very NEED SOME darning, on any Federation of State High School equipment violation; pay all fi nes & costs SeasonInstruction.pdf nice 2 bedroom home, a/c, wash- of your clothes? new zipper? but- or appear in court bids. • By a 7-2 vote, the board ap- Associations (NFHS) released the er & dryer, lawn maintained, NO George Allen Lane; Washington, list 2011-12 Coaches of the Year in tons? pants shortened, etc? We proved an OHSAA proposal re- pets. $575mo/$575 deposit. 260- OH; A.C.D.; case was waived 3/4/13; Anna rose & Kevin Geiger; each state, as well as NFHS Section can do it for you. Come see us at Rebbeca A. Krueger; Napoleon; garding the start of football prac- 632-5123 tf Sec 1 NE¼; 160.00 acre; To: Th omas G. tice in 2013. For schools that start Coaches of the Year. Th e OHSAA 17116 Notestine Rd., Woodburn, criminal damages; case dismissed Sinn classes August 16 or earlier, foot- will issue a separate release on 2004 600 Sportsmen Polar- IN 46797. Refi ll propane tanks Rebecca A. Krueger; Napoleon; Antwerp Village: Friday of the award winners from is. 3,720 miles. Good shape & criminal trespassing; defendant is re- 3/1/13; Kyle & Kelsey Kauser; Lot 5 ball practice may begin on Mon- & change valves. Amy, 260-410- moved from diversion program, com- day, August 1. All other schools Ohio. taken care of. $3,200. 419-235- pt lot Johnson’s Addition; 0.932 acre; To: • Jolinda Miller, athletic ad- 2036. 10-11p munity service, complete Th ink for a Nathan Cross & Hillary Reid may begin practice on the previ- 7799. 11-12p Change; no alcoholic beverages, pay ministrator at Cincinnati Hughes FT. DEFIANCE Antiques. 3/4/13; Brenda K. Whitehouse, dec’d; ously established date of August 5. WANTED: Experienced cook. fi nes & costs Lot 19 Block C; 0.97 acre; To: Michael H. • Th ree additional referendum High School, has been named the Find your treasures at our Linda S. Franklin; Paulding; child Call 419-258-2600 or come in at Whitehouse, LE et al items were approved by the board OHSAA’s 2013 Ethics and Integrity over 4,000 sq. ft. location at restraint; pay $50 per month commenc- 3/4/13; Bank of America, NA; Lot 15 to go on the ballot this spring for Award winner. Th e 2012 winner Country Times Market, Antwerp, 402 Clinton Street, Defi ance. ing 3/29/13, has a POA date of 8/14/13 Block F; 0.497 acre; To: Roger Pier Trevor L. Saylor; Paulding; F.R.A.; member schools, including pro- was Chris Spielman and both are to apply. 11-12 Hours: Mon-Sat 10–5. Phone: Cecil Village: expected to be honored during the suspended 3/4/13; CR Capital Group, LLC; Lot posed changes to Bylaw 4-3, En- HUSS & SONS Handyman 419-782-6003. tf Property Transfers: rollment and Attendance; Bylaw upcoming OHSAA state basketball Service. Call Robert Huss 419- 14 S½ Original Plat; 0.114 acre; To: Na- JustWANT WINDOW Remember COVERINGS Carryall DVDs Twp: than J. Woodby 4-7, Transfer; and Bylaw, 4-10-2 tournaments. 258-2510 eot 2/26/13; Joseph H. & Barbara E. • Th e regional and state tourna- that look great for years? Drapes, Paulding Village: Amateur. Thrift-e-Bay Consignment Barker; Sec 35 pt E½ NE¼; 32.878 acres: 2/28/13; Ronald & Lula Mae Ankney, —Th e referendum items ap- ment draws in soft ball and baseball valances, verticals, shades, etc. Sec 26 pt SE¼ & pt NE¼ & pt SW¼; and eBay Store. Sell your items on et al; Lot 26 Klingler Addition; 0.229 proved for the ballot so far are were conducted and will be posted Measured and installed. Call Judy 147.042 acres: Sec 35 pt NE¼ & pt NW¼; acre; To: Samuel W. Shepherd at OHSAA.org. In addition, tour- eBay or locally! Grand Opening 22. 964: Sec 27; pt NW¼ & pt NE¼ & pt posted here: http://www.ohsaa. McCalla, Hicksville, 419-542-6182. 2/28/13; Leona R. Rike; Lot 137 E½ org/news/board/2013-14RefItems. nament regulations in soft ball, March 15, 2013. Contact DeziaRae SE¼; 133.588 acres: Sec 22 pt SW¼ & pt & Lot 152 E½ original plat; 0.200 acre; tf NW pt N½; 85.107 acres: Sec 27 pt NW¼; pdf boys tennis and track & fi eld were @ 567-344-0437 or Jerl @ 567- To: Laura K. Laplander, et al also approved by the board and WEST BEND PRINTING & 37.715 acres: Sec 34 pt SW¼ & pt SE¼; 2/28/13; Laura K. & Kurt P. Lap- 344-0536 or emal us at thriftebay- 84.799 acres: Sec 34 Lot 1-3 Joseph Bark- will be posted at OHSAA.org. Th e Publishing can take care of all lander, et al; Lot 137 E½ & Lot 152 E½ [email protected] er Subdivision; 0.849 acre: Sec 34 Lot 8-9 original plat; 0.200 acre; To: Leona R. baseball tournament regulations your printing needs! Call us to- Joseph Barker Subdivision; 0.349 acre: Sudoku solution BOATS, CARS, TRUCKS, Rike, LE will be approved at a later date. day at 419-258-2000. Sec 35 pt NW¼; 18.595 acres: Joseph H. 3/4/13; Federal Home & Loan Mort- from page 17 • Th e board approved the ap- TRACTORS – We repair the & Barbara E. Barker, Trustees

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pointment of Beau Rugg to the po- bodies of all. Call Larson’s 2/27/13; Samuel W. Shepherd; Sec Emerald Acres #1 & Lot 200 E½ None- 684275139 23 pt SE¼; 1.508 acres; To: Jeff rey S. &

sition of OHSAA Assistant Com- Body & Paint, 419-399-9544. FIEDS IN THE WEST BEND NEWS man Emerald Acres #2; .387 acre; To:

missioner. Mr. Rugg will oversee Brenda L. Conley Keith & Pamela J. Myers 173894526 IS MONDAYS AT 12 NOON!! eot 3/4/13; W.E. & Carol S. Parrett, 3/5/13; Michael J. Wright, et al; Lot 1

the OHSAA’s offi ciating program Trustees; Sec 24 pt W½ SE¼; 1.00 acre;

925163874 and serve as the sport administra- Dix’s First Addition; 0.202 acre; To Mid-

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OHSAA Track and Field State HESSEL TILLAGE TOOLS 3/1/13; Cynthia A. Shull; Sec 18 WANTED:

28365 7419 Tournament. Have a possible com- SW¼; 3.264 acre; To: Ronald LeRay &

• Field Cultivator Shovels • Seed Openers Cynthia A. Shull Slattery, et al PART TIME 569317248 petitor at your school? Learn more 3/1/13; Ronald LeRay Slattery; Sec at: http://www.ohsaa.org/sports/tf/ • Coulters • And Much More 7 pt E½ NW¼ & pt W½ NE¼; 59.273 Class A CDL driver

238546791 default.asp Ron Hessel 419-622-4132 acre; Ronald LeRay & Cynthia A. Shull needed for dry van JUST MESlattery operation. Home 3/4/13; Robin L Wright; Sec 29 pt S½ SW¼ NE¼; 9.976 acres; To: Patrick M. & every night. Must RETIRED BODY MAN Terri L. Lortie over 30 years experience Harrison Twp: have availability. Springwood Doing work at home, HELP WANTED 2/28/13; Gary L. & Jane A. Ben- Ideal for retiree. schnieder, Trustees; Sec 29 pt SE¼; 1.382 probably not big enough Hormann’s Heating and Cooling is currently acres; To: Joseph Ray & Lisa Dawn Ben- John I. Heath & Son Inc. Apartments for your insurance looking for experienced HVAC Service schneider Latty Twp: 260-438-7907 company. If you’re Technicians. Full time and part time paying out of pocket, SPECIALS: I can save you money. positions available and requires a minimum REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION $99 Deposit Rust work welcome of 2 years experience. Antwerp Area DATE: MARCH 23RD 2013 ½ off first months rent HARPO MILLER Please call & Hormann’s TIME: REAL ESTATE - 9:00 AM HEATING COOLING (419) 258-1640 ½ off last months rent 419-506-0998 & PERSONAL PROPERTY - 10:00 AM Location: 1318 Spencerville Rd. Hicksville, Ohio 43526 Maintenance REAL ESTATE: 3.026 acres Pet Friendly HELP WANTED with 1768 sq. ft. 1.5 story Person home, with full basement, W/D Hookups three car garage, and one needed for Mobile Home Hormann’s Heating and Cooling is additional storage building, Spacious Storage Community in Ft. Wayne. currently looking for located two miles west of Patios Carpentry skills neces- downtown Hicksville. HVAC Installers PERSONAL PROPERTY: sary to help refurbish Husky riding mower, Oak 860 St. Rd. 930 E. #65 mobile homes. Valid D.L. Full time and part time positions available. table, Roseville pottery, Hull pottery, costume & gold New Haven, IN required. Please call jewelry, 32” Flatscreen TV, Fax resume to Tom Tools, Upright Piano, Newer washer & dryer, china set, McCul- 260-493-6366 Hormann’s (419) 258-1640 logh 3200 chainsaw, Tools and much more. ** Auction TENT 260-490-2605 HEATING & COOLING provided** watch upcoming ads for more details, or go to www. aspenmgt.net auctionzip.com Auctioneer ID # 13801 Auctioneers Note: This is an opportunity to purchase a nice MED TECH OR MEDICAL LAB TECH home situated in a quiet rural setting, in the Hicksville school Performs all analytical procedures in the laboratory in all specialty OFFICE FOR LEASE district, come prepared to buy!! areas. Solves unexpected and complicated problems, and confi rms Lobby/Reception with 10x18 Offi ce Terms: $5,000 down (non-refundable) day of auction, with balance due test results. Possess extensive knowledge of basic medical science. on or before April 23 2013, All announcements made day of auction take precedence over printed material. Taxes: Prorated Must have a minimum of an Associate Degree in Medical Lab • Utilities Included Technology. Must be a registered Medical Lab Tech or Medical Tech Owner: Estate of Eva L. (Weeks) Hawkins & Donald Hawkins, through ASCP or HHS. • Georgetown Area Executrix Linda D. Camp Attorney John Shaffer of Newcomer, Shaffer, Spangler and Breininger, Benefi ts include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Vacation, Sick, • Front Door Parking Defi ance Co. Probate case 17098 and Holiday Pay, State of Ohio PERS Retirement, and much more. To apply for this position at Paulding County Hospital, email a resume • Private Restroom Auctioneer: Darren L. Bok, Douglas E. Walton Broker Address: 07356 Seevers Rd. Hicksville, Ohio 43526 to [email protected], or apply online at • Private Entrance Phone : 419-769-2399 www.pauldingcountyhospital.com Website: darrenbokauctioneering.com 260-493-4511 or 260-710-3660 E-mail: [email protected] PAGE 20 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 13, 2013 PH: 419-258-2000 • 260-246-8843 • [email protected] ALBRECT – GRIFFIN ANTWERP COMMUNITY DE- park on the east side of the ANTWERP 3rd GRADERS OBSERVE THEIR VELOPMENT COMMITTEE building and enter through COMMUNITY HOSTS WINE & CHEESE the glass doors where the TASTING EVENT fl agpoles are located.). Th e topic of discussion for this month’s seminar is ACDC is hosting their “Positive Solutions for Fam- fi rst Wine and Cheese Tast- ilies” with presenter Sally ing Event and would love Brinkman, a community for you to join them on Sat- outreach specialist, YMCA. urday, March 30, 7:30 p.m. Th is training is an evi- at Grant’s Reception Hall, dence-based, user friendly 503 E Canal, Antwerp. Th is series to promote positive event will be a fun social and eff ective parenting be- evening with family and haviors. Th is will support friends while enjoying eight social and emotional de- diff erent wines and cheese as velopment in children and well as a chocolate fountain address challenging behav- with a dessert bar. Tick- iors as well as mental health ets are available at Leland needs. Parents, educators Smith Insurance Agency and professionals will fi nd Lacey Marie Albrecht University of Northern Iowa (Antwerp Branch), Antwerp the information shared at and John Mathew Griffi n with a degree in Marketing Norfolk & Western Depot this training to be very ben- are pleased to announce Management. (Antwerp) and Aimee Li- efi cial in both the home and their engagement. Matt attended Ohio State chty. For more information school setting. Lacey is the daughter of and graduated from Indiana about this event, contact Ai- Th ere is no coast to at- Deb and Terry Albrecht of Tech with a degree in ac- mee at 419.506.1228. tend these series of Parent – Professional Trainings. Fort Dodge, Iowa. Matt is counting. Certifi cate of Attendance the son of Linda Griffi n and Th e wedding will take CITY OF NEW HAVEN available upon request. Pre- th late John Griffi n of New place in Cancun Mexico on SCHEDULES CONSTRUC- registration is preferred by Haven, IN. April 13, 2013. TION WAGE MEETING contacting: Cathy Ruiz, Par- Lacey graduated from the ent Mentor, Western Buck- A wage scale committee eye, ESC, Paulding County. meeting for the city of New Offi ce: Payne Elementary DEPEW – PRICE Haven, IN will be held on building, 501 W. Townline Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Street, Payne. Phone: 419- at 10:00 a.m. in Room 135A 263-2512 (select opt. #4, of the New Haven City Ad- Payne Bldg., Ext. 454, or 419- As part of the social stud- dren now have a better un- ministration Building, 815 399-4711, or email Cathy at ies curriculum at Antwerp, derstanding of what makes Lincoln Highway East, New [email protected] the third graders have been a community great. Haven, IN 46774. A wage involved in an extensive Th is study also included scale will be determined for study of communities. To a fi eld trip to fi ve Antwerp the following projects: MARCH SEMINARS 1. WMP-2011-04 Water AT MILAN CENTER help students make connec- sites: Sara Keeran at the Main Improvement Project tions to their local commu- Train Depot, Nancy Lichty (Rose Ave – Martin Drain FEED & GRAIN nity, students were assigned at the Riverside Park War to Tanglewood Drive), an Antwerp business to re- Memorial, Jan Boterf at $277,000.00 (estimated)* March is all about educa- search. Th is project not only the eagle’s nest, Hometown 2. WMP-2010-08 Water tion at Milan Center Feed & taught students about the Pantry, and Th e West Bend Main Improvement Project Grain. Milan Center strives role businesses have in their News. Everyone greatly ap- (Green Road, Phase I – State to increase staff knowledge community, but gave them preciates all of the people Road 930 to Moeller Road), and off er the highest level a fi rsthand account of how that assisted with this en- $706,000.00 (estimated) of expertise in the industry. businesses give back to their deavor. It has been stated 3. SSIP-2012-01 Sanitary In the month of March, it’s community. Th e teachers before that it takes a village Sewer Improvement Project your chance to learn as well. and students appreciate the to raise a child, and we are (elimination of Woodbridge Th e following seminars are time the owners took to talk so fortunate to live in a place Mrs. Bonnie and Th om- School. She is employed Pump Station), $350,000.00 free to the public, and fea- with students and their will- that values the education of as Webb of Antwerp, OH with Meijer Corp. Inventory (estimated) ture industry experts! Please ingness to participate in the their children. along with Donald D. De- Crew. 4. SIP-2012-01 Street Im- call ahead and register at Community Day they re- —Antwerp Th ird Grade, Pew of Fort Wayne, IN Her fi ancé is a 2007 grad- provement (Deveron Drive 260-657-5461. All seminars cently observed. Th ese chil- Teachers and Students would like to announce the uate of New Haven High and Woodbridge Drive), are at Milan Center Feed & engagement and forthcom- School, New Haven, IN. $653,000.00 (estimated) Grain. Th e address is 15402 * Pursuant to I.C. § 5-16- ing marriage of their daugh- He is employed by General Doty Road, New Haven, IN tative Strategies Drought ter, Paula Lynn to Nicholas Motors Truck Plant, Fort 7-1 (m), the common con- 46774, conveniently located struction wage requirements • Proper Weed/Algae ID • Evaluating Th in Pas- James Price, the son of Mrs. Wayne, IN. about 3 miles off of SR 37, • Proper Application of tures Emily and Jerry Schlund of Th e couple will exchange do not apply to contracts 2 miles east of Schmucker’s awarded after December 31, Chemicals and Copper Sul- • Over-Seeding New Haven, IN along with wedding vows on Saturday, Produce. 2012 if the actual construc- fate • Soil Fertility Mr. Eric and Helen Price of May 18, 2013 at Emanuel Tuesday, March 12, 6:00 Th ursday, March 28, • Meeting Animal Needs Las Vegas, NV. Lutheran Church, New Ha- tion costs are less than three hundred fifty thousand dol- p.m. – Show Cattle Semi- 6:30 p.m. – Equine Pasture • Costs to Maintain Th e bride elect is a 2008 ven, IN. lars ($350,000). nar Management Seminar graduate of Antwerp High —Brenda Adams, • Nutritional Strategies • Recovering from City of New Haven for Fitting Cattle for Show Clerk-Treasurer • Daily Grooming and HWART Sales & Care of Show Beef and From New Haven? SC Z Service “POSITIVE SOLUTIONS FOR Dairy Beef Cattle, including Small Engine Repair & Sales FAMILIES” AT NEXT COF- Starter Calves Get your LOCAL daily news at FEE & DESSERT PARENT- • Show Day Prep/Fitting/ Products Zero-turn mowers • Walk Mowers • Tillers PROFESSIONAL TRAINING • Discussion of Show- THE NEW HAVEN Chainsaws • Trimmers • Blowers manship Techniques Pressure Washers • Generators Th e next Coff ee & Des- sert Parent – Professional Th ursday, March 21, Training seminar is set for 6:30 p.m. – Pond Manage- Come See Us 10307 N. 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