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ALLEN • PUTNAM • VAN WERT COUNTIES © 2013 The Delphos Herald Inc. GUIDE ALLEN COUNTY...... 4 CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE...... 53 Bluffton...... 10 CHURCHES...... 40 Beaverdam ...... 14 COUNTY FAIRS...... 34 Cairo ...... 14 CULTURAL ACTIVITIES...... 50 Delphos...... 7 EMERGENCY NUMBERS...... 56 Elida...... 11 GUIDE TO SHOPS AND SERVICES...... 2 Gomer...... 10 LAWMAKERS...... 54 Harrod ...... 14 LIBRARIES...... 44 Lafayette ...... 15 PARKS AND RECREATION...... 47 Landeck ...... 15 SCHOOLS Lima...... 13 Allen County...... 35 Spencerville...... 16 Putnam County...... 37 PUTNAM COUNTY...... 16 Universities and Colleges...... 40 Cloverdale...... 20 Van Wert County...... 38 Columbus Grove...... 19 Continental ...... 21 Dupont ...... 21 Fort Jennings...... 22 Gilboa ...... 23 Glandorf...... 23 Kalida...... 23 Leipsic ...... 24 Miller City...... 24 Ottawa...... 25 Ottoville...... 24 Pandora ...... 25 Vaughnsville...... 25 VAN WERT COUNTY...... 27 Convoy...... 31 Elgin ...... 32 Middle Point...... 30 Ohio City ...... 32 Scott ...... 33 Van Wert...... 28 Venedocia...... 33 Willshire...... 33 Wren...... 32 ZIP CODES...... 51 DelphosThe Herald Telling The Tri-County’s Story Since 1869 2013-2014 2 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE Guide to shops and services

A&A Mechanical LLC...... 30 Life Star Rescue Inc...... 29 Aero Printing...... 11 Lima Allen County Convention Alexander & Bebout Inc...... inside Visitors Bureau...... 10 Avalon Photography...... 15 Lima Memorial Health System...... 4 Balyeat’s Coffee Shop...... 28 Lincoln Printing...... inside Bebout and Houg Roofing and Siding, Inc...... 29 Lincolnview Schools...... 41 Beltone...... 13 Microtel Inn & Suites...... 47 BestOne Tire...... 23 Miller Family Homes...... 53 Bright.net...... inside Mulligan’s Pub...... 9 Brumback Library...... 32 OB/Gyn Specialists of Lima...... 48 Cancer Care...... inside Ohio State University...... 36 Combs & Company...... 44 Pat’s Donuts & Kreme...... 9 Comfort Inn & Suites...... 31 Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative, Inc...... 22 Community Health Professionals...... inside Payroll Services...... 47 Crestview School...... 41 Pit Stop Hobby Shop...... inside CRSI...... inside Pleasant Valley Golf Course...... 28 Delpha Chevrolet-Buick...... inside front Putnam County Homecare & Hospice...... inside Delphos Area Chamber of Commerce...... 55 Quality Fabrication & Welding Inc...... 52 Delphos Granite Works...... 19 Quick As A Wink Printing Co...... 8 Delphos Public Library...... 40 Quick Change Oil & Lube...... 17 Delphos Senior Citizens, Inc...... 42 Raabe Ford...... 55 Raymond James...... 11 Delphos Trading Post...... 3 Reliable Plumbing & Heating Inc...... 15 Delphos Vision Care...... 20 Rent-All-Mart...... 49 Derry’s Health Mart...... 20 Runser & Putman, Attorneys at Law...... inside DHI Media...... 30 Save-A-Lot...... 33 DHI Media...... inside Sarah Jane Living Center...... 53 Dick’s Steak House...... 11 SI Distributing...... 13 Dickman Insurance Agency...... 42 Sidney Electric...... inside Dilly Door Co...... 52 Snappy’s Outdoor Equipment Dominion Gas...... inside Sales & Service, LLC...... inside Eagle Print...... 54 St. Rita’s Medical Center...... 37 F&S Floor Covering, Inc...... 28 Strayer Funeral Home...... 5 First Federal Bank...... 45 T&D Interiors...... 15 Fort Jennings Communications...... 9 That Place for Pets...... 48 Fort Wayne Visitor...... inside The Bridal Emporium...... 52 GI Physicians Inc...... 53 The Business Journal of West Central Ohio...... 52 Gregory M. Antalis...... 8 The Tobacco Patch...... 33 Greve Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram...... 5 The Trophy Center...... 37 H.G. Violet Equipment...... back The Van Wert County Foundation...... inside Harter and Schier Funeral Home...... 42 Thomas Edison...... 41 Hellman Nomina CPA...... 40 United Equity...... 46 Hickory Sticks Golf Club...... 9 Van Wert Cinemas...... 28 Holiday Inn Express & Suites...... 31 Van Wert City Schools...... 43 Holland Grill...... 14 Van Wert County Foundation...... inside Kahle & Verhoff Construction...... 22 Van Wert Manor...... 19 Kewpee...... inside back Van Wert Welcome Home...... 21 Knippen Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep...... 43 Vancrest...... 16 Lee Kinstle GM Sales and Service...... inside Vantage Career Center...... 41 Lee’s Ace Hardware...... 44 Westrich Furniture & Appliances...... 50 Liberty Tax Service...... 35 Wollam Ag Center...... 24 2013-2014 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE 3 DELPHOS 528 N.Washington St. Delphos On the corner of 5th St. and Washington St. TRADING just look for the sign POST 419-692-0044 PRICES HARD TO BEAT!

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Commissioners: Greg Sneary (I), Cory Noonan (R) and Jay Begg (R); 301 North Main St., Allen County Courthouse, Lima, 45801, 419-228-3700, FAX 419- He has a fellowship 224-0183. The commissioners, along with Clerk Kelly Singhaus, meet at 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. fromHe has Harvard. a fellowship And a Auditor: Rhonda D. Eddy-Stienecker (R); 419-228-3700, ext. 8520; FAX 419-222-8427. Clerk of Courts office may be reached at 419-223-8520 homefrom Harvard. in Lima, AndOhio. a ext. 8513; FAX 419-222-8427. Coroner: Gary Beasley, 419-228-3700. home in Lima, Ohio. Engineer: Tim Piper, 1501 North Sugar St., Lima, 45801, 228-3196, FAX 419-227-2920, and the tax map office is in the courthouse, 419-228-3700.

As a board-certified vascular surgeon, Prosecuting Attorney: Juergen Waldick; Court of Dr. Ronald Magee could choose to Appeals Building, 204 North Main St., 45801, 419-223- practiceAs a board-certified anywhere. He vascular chose Limasurgeon, 1861, ext. 8864; FAX 419-224-3828. He can also be reached by calling the courthouse, 419- 228-3700. MemorialDr. Ronald Health Magee System. could choose Here, he’s to part County Recorder: Mona Losh; 419-228-3700, ext. ofpractice a community anywhere. of equally He chose highly Lima qualified, 8517; FAX 419-228-8427. board-certifiedMemorial Health physiciansSystem. Here, and caregivershe’s part Treasurer: Rachael S. Gilroy; 419-228-3700, ext. servingof a community the people of equally of a community highly qualified, they 8515; FAX 419-228-8427. board-certified physicians and caregivers love. That takes a lot of heart. Law Enforcement: Sheriff Sam Crish, 333 North serving the people of a community they Main St., Lima, 45801, 419-227-3535, FAX 419-227- love.To learn That more takes about a lot Limaof heart. Memorial 2004; phone 419-222-1844 for the detective bureau. Health System, visit limamemorial.org. Ohio Highway Patrol, Lima Post: Commander Lt. Brant To learn more about Lima Memorial Zemelka; 2005 East Fourth St., Lima, 45804, 419-228- 2421 or 9-1-1; FAX 419-228-2055. Health System, visit limamemorial.org. Allen County Courts: Allen County Courthouse, 301 North Main St., Lima, 45801, 419-223-8515. Domestic Court Judge is Matthew Staley. Judges of the Court of Common Pleas and Criminal Court are Jeffrey Reed and David A. Cheney, 333 North Main St., 45801, 419-223- 8525. Glenn Derryberry is judge for the Juvenile Court — 1000 Wardhill Ave., 45805, 419-227-5531 — and Probate Court at the courthouse, 419-223-8501. 00069531 2013-2014 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE 5 We’re Here for You

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Park Superintendent: Craig Mansfield; Stadium Park, 419- 695-5712. Maintenance Department: Foreman Jeff Rostorfer, located at 228 West Seventh St., 419-695-3594; city building, 419-695-4010. Water Department: Superintendent Tim Williams; city building, 419-695-4010; or North Plant, 419-692-4916. Wastewater Treatment Plant: Superintendent Todd Teman, 419-692-0991. Delphos Fire and Rescue Division and EMS: Chief Dave McNeal; Platoon Chiefs Kevin Streets, Dale Carder and Don Moreo; The Fire Division is located at 125 East Second St. and the Rescue Division is at 209 East Second St. In case of emergency, call 9-1-1. The business phone for both is 419-695-2911. Police Department: Chief Kyle Fittro; Assistant Chief Dave Clark. The department is located at 125 East Second St., 9-1-1, 419-692-4015, 419-692-4025, 419-238-1156 or 419-222-5767 for emergency. Cemeteries: Resurrection Cemetery, Lincoln Highway and Defiance Trail; and St. John’s Cemetery, East First Street Extended, are maintained by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; West Side Cemetery on State Street is maintained by the city. The Walnut Grove Cemetery on Ridge Road is operated by a board with President Jim Dray and Superintendent Tom McKee. Clubs: Eagles, 1600 East Fifth St., 419-692-1586; Knights of Columbus, 919 Elida Ave., 419-692-7731; Kiwanis; Optimists; VFW, 213 West Fourth St., 419-692-8816; American Legion Post 268, 415 North State St., 419-692-6756; Delphos Ladies Club; Rotary; Delphos Stadium Club. GREGORY M. ANTALIS ATTORNEY AT LAW 125 E. Third Street, Delphos, OH 45833 (419) 695-7050 General Practice of Law in Ohio and Indiana including: •Personal injury and accidents •Family Law including divorce and dissolution •Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning •Real Estate & Zoning matters •Small Business & Corporate Law Gregory M. Antalis

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Elida is the largest village in American Township. It lies in the township’s northwestern section, equally distant from Lima, the county seat, and Delphos. Area: About one square mile. Population: 1,905 as of the 2010 census. Mayor: Ron Klopfentstein, 109 West North St.; town hall, 200 West Main St., 339-2811, fax 419-339-3804. Village Fiscal Officer: Janet Bonifas, 419-339-2811. Village Administrator: Troy Strayer’s office is at 200 West Main St., 419-339-2811, fax 419-339-3804; the water plant at 4441 Elida Rd., 419-331-6086. Superintendent Dennis Swick. Water Department: Superintendent Mike Suever; office, 419-339-2811. Wastewater Treatment Plant: William Endres, opera- tor of record, 419-339-5761. Police Department: Chief Jeremy Hollis, 200 West Main St., 419-339-9481; business number 419-339-2811, emergency 911, FAX 419-339-3804. Fire, Rescue and EMS is provided by American Town- ship, Chief Tom Hadding. The central station is located at 105 West Main St.; 419-339-3921 (business) or 9-1-1.

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www.beltonehearingaid.com 2013-2014 14 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE Allen County Beaverdam Cairo Beaverdam lies at the junction of Lincoln Highway and Cairo is located at the intersection of what was once the Dixie Highway. These early highways began in 1914. the east-west U.S. Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) and the Currently, Beaverdam’s economy is dominated by three north-south State Route 65 (“Ottawa Road”) in the middle large truck stops on what is now the junction of Interstate of farming country. In the 1970s, Route 30 was upgraded 75 and U.S. Route 30. Until recently, Beaverdam was at the and moved approximately one mile south of Cairo. Now, eastern end of the four lane section of US 30. This meant the east-west street in Cairo is Main Street. Main Street in that vehicular traffic going east on the four-lane portion of Cairo was a part of the country’s first coast-to-coast road, US 30 that extended from Fort Wayne, Ind., had to exit the the Lincoln Highway. At various times, there were Lincoln four-lane road and shift to a two-lane road. This required Highway markers and monuments along Main Street. The the exit be enhanced and the village function was as an area log building located at the northeast corner of Main Street for refueling vehicles. US 30 is now a continuous four-lane and Route 65 is known locally as the Lincoln Log Cabin. highway in this part of Ohio that by-passes Beaverdam but The most distinctive physical feature of Cairo is a painted the significance of the junction as a major fuel stop has not (white) concrete grain elevator locally known as a “bean been diminished. In the summer of 2006, the exit ramps and dryer” which is about 150 feet tall. overpass on Interstate 75 were widened to accommodate Area: 0.2 square miles heavy truck and car traffic to the truck stops. Population: 524 Area: 0.63 sq. Miles Population: 382 AprilGovernment: 30, 2013 Mayor Mary Pate Harrod Delphos Herald 2013-2014 Tri-County Guide Harrod is a village in Allen County in the Lima area. Can’t Seem to put us Down? The community was named after William and James Neither can the subscribers who read our newspaper daily Harrod, sawmill owners. 1/2-pagefor (7-3/8” local news, x 5”) information color ad and for so$635 much more! Area: 0.2 square miles Get a heads-up on what’s happening locally and beyond; Population: 417 call 419-695-0015 to subscribe to the Delphos Herald! Festivals: Pork Rind Festival second weekend in June.

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Putnam County VANCREST Health Care and Rehabilitation Center Government Independent Plus and Assisted Living Apartments Putnam County, in the northwestern section of Ohio, is bounded on the south by Allen County; the north One of by Defiance and Henry counties; the east by Hancock “America’s County; and the west by Van Wert and Paulding counties. Putnam County lost its best-improved land to Allen Best Nursing County by the Act of Feb. 14, 1848. The thriving towns Homes” of Bluffton, Beaverdam, West Cairo and part of Delphos 3 years in a row were taken from it. Fifteen townships were formed from from the remaining land in the county: Blanchard, Greensburg, US News Jackson, Jennings, Liberty, Monroe, Monterey, Ottawa, & World Report Palmer, Perry, Pleasant, Riley, Sugar Creek, Union and 2010 2011 2012 Van Buren. The county was ravaged by many major floods: 1834, 1888, 1913 and again in 2007. Epidemics of typhoid fever, malaria, smallpox, cholera, tuberculosis and 1425 East Fifth St., diphtheria caused many deaths. The cholera epidemic of 1850 was so severe, the cemetery in Blanchard Township Delphos was called “Cholera Cemetery”. Early settlers built homes 419-695-2871 near rivers since they were the best-drained, a water source and a means of transportation. Some became small towns that no longer exist, such as Cascade, Farmington, www.vancrest.com Douglas, Elm Center, Evansville, Franconia, Hartsburg, Montgomeryville (Belmore), Marice City (Continental), Medicare/Medicaid Certified Muntana and Pendleton (Pandora). While Henry Leaf built the first home in the county, 2013-2014 Putnam County TRI-COUNTY GUIDE 17 Government David Murphy and his family were the first permanent residents. They built along the Blanchard River, a water- way that meanders across the center of the county. General “Mad Anthony” Wayne was responsible for the first road in the county. It was built in 1794 and connected Fort Recovery to Defiance. Fort Jennings was erected on this road during the War of 1812 by Col. William Jennings and it was the first mail route. Newspapers sprung up quickly in the county. In 1865, the Kalida Sentinel was published. The Putnam County Sentinel was published in Ottawa in 1866; the Putnam County Vidette in Columbus Grove, 1873; the Leipsic Free Press, 1878; Pandora Times, 1899; Continental News Review, 1912; and Ottoville Leader, 1910. The first school began in the county in 1829 along the west side of the Auglaize River. Lewis Schroufe was the teacher. Railroads played a big role in the development of the Putnam County Courthouse county. The Baltimore and Ohio came first in 1856, then the Dayton and Michigan. Next came the Clover Leaf (the Judge Randall Basinger. County Court Judge Chad Niese. Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railroad), followed by Juvenile/Probate Judge Michael Borer. All court proceed- the Northern Ohio (formerly the New York, Chicago and ings are held at the Courthouse, 245 East Main St., 419- St. Louis) and the Nickel Plate (the Detroit, Toledo and 523-3656, FAX 419-523-9213. Ironton Railroad). Today, only Conrail and the Norfolk Newspapers: The Putnam County Sentinel and The and Southern operate in the county. Agriculture was and is Putnam County Vidette 224 East Main St., 419-523-5709, the prime source of income for many. The county contains FAX 419-523-3512. some of the most fertile soil in the state with natural drain- age from its three main rivers: the Auglaize, Ottawa and Blanchard. County Government Commissioners: Vincent T. Schroeder, John Love and OIL&LUBECENTEROIL&LUBECENTER Travis Jerwers. They meet 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to noon on Fridays • Complete Oil & Lube Service with Clerk Betty Schroeder at the County Courthouse, 245 East Main St., 419-523-3656, FAX 419-523-9213. • Transmission Flush Auditor: Robert Benroth; Courthouse, 245 East Main • Radiator Flush St., 419-523-6686, FAX 419-523-5284. Clerk of Courts: Teresa Lammers; Courthouse, 523- • Serpentine Belt 3110, FAX 523-5284. Coroner: Dr. Anna Horstman, P.O. Box 417, Kalida, • Headlight Restoration 45853; 419-532-3952. Engineer: Terrence Recker; Courthouse, 419-523- • Tire Rotation 6931. Prosecuting Attorney: Gary Lammers. His office is at • Wiper Blades 321 East Main St., 419-523-3600. • Replace Headlight, etc. Recorder: Cathy Recker; Courthouse, 419-523-6490. Treasurer: Tracy Warnecke; Courthouse, 419-523-6588. Law Enforcement: Sheriff Michael Chandler. The No Appointment Needed! sheriff’s office is located at 1035 Heritage Trail, Ottawa, 419-523-3208, FAX 419-523-6598. 1111 Westwood Dr., Van Wert, OH 9-1-1 Coordinator: Brad Brubaker. Office of Public Safety/EMS/EMA: Director Steve 419-238-6116 Odenweller, 419-538-7315 or 9-1-1. Ohio Highway Patrol: Commander Brant Zemelka; 2005 East Fourth St., Lima, 45804, 419-228-2421, FAX We take 419-228-2055. Putnam County Courts: Court of Common Pleas used oil. 8:30 - 5:00 Mon. - Fri. • 8:00 - 1:00 Sat. 2013-2014 18 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE Putnam County 2013-2014 Putnam County TRI-COUNTY GUIDE 19 Columbus Grove Columbus Grove is the second largest town in Putnam County; located in its southeastern portion in Pleasant Township. It was laid out in 1842 by Frederick Fruchey and incorporated in 1864 with David Jones, its first mayor. Area: About one and a quarter square miles. Population: 2,137 as of the 2010 census. Mayor: Ken Wright, 113 E. Sycamore St., 419-659- 5157 (mayor’s office); FAX 659-2611.

Fiscal Officer: Sandy Langhals, mayor’s office, 419- 659-2365.

Village Administrator: Jeff Vance, 113 E. Sycamore St., 419-659-2982.

Police Department: Chief Nicholas Gilgenbach; 419- 659-2404 (business) or 9-1-1.

Fire Department: Chief Bob Brubaker, 419-659-2466 (business). The village’s EMS has two squads who work with the Putnam County EMS; 419-538-7315 or 9-1-1 for fire or EMS.

Chamber of Commerce: P.O. Box 3, Columbus Grove.

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Cloverdale is a small hamlet located at the junction of the former Clover Leaf and Tangent and the Findlay, Fort Wayne and Western railroads, which ran through in 1891 but no longer do so today. In 1891, E.W. Dimmock had the town surveyed and platted. The village was incorporated in 1902. Early settlers Pope Barbage built the first saloon, Irvin Folles the first home and Joseph Gingrich the first hotel. The town flourished with the advent of the railroads. It contained a tile and saw mill, an elevator, two churches and a grade and parochial school. The town hall was built in 1913 for $3,000. Basically a farming community, Cloverdale is near the Ottawa River as it joins the Auglaize River. State routes 114, 634 and 694 connect the hamlet to the larger towns in the county.

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Dupont was named after Rear Admiral S.F. DuPont, a Union commander during the Civil War. Mayor: Robert Heidenescher

Fiscal Officer: Sara Thomsen

Area: 0.9 square mile

Population: 318

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Area: About one-half square mile. Population: 485 citizens as of the 2010 census. Mayor: Jim Smith, 195 Elm St., 419-286-2440; village office, 360 Water St., 419-286-2285. Clerk/Treasurer: Pam Wagner. Police Department: Chief Ethel Vaughn; station number is 286-3208. Fire Department: For a fire, call 419-286-2222; business, 419-286-2325.

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2013-2014 Putnam County TRI-COUNTY GUIDE 23 Kalida Kalida, the first town in Union Township, is located in the northwest section. It was platted in 1834 when Moses Lee built the first cabin. It became part of Putnam County the same year.

Area: Almost one square mile. Population: 1,542 as of the 2010 census. Mayor: Alan Gerdeman, 110 S. Broad St., P.O. Box 560, 419-532-3195; town hall, 110 S. Broad St., 419-532- 3636, FAX 419-532-3852. Fiscal Officer: Rita Schroeder, P.O. Box 495, Kalida; office, 419-532-3899. Fire Department: Chief John Schimmoelller 108 S. Broad St., 419-532-3335 (business). In case of a fire, call 9-1-1. Kalida EMS: Chief Chuck Smith. The EMS can be reached by calling 419-532-3335 (station) or 9-1-1. Board of Public Affairs: Chairman Ronald Knueve, John Schimmoeller and Roger Dickman; call town hall. Police Department: Chief James Gulker: call 9-1-1 or 419-532-3030.

Parks and Recreation: Kalida Community Park, con- structed by the Lions Club but now under control of the village council. Special events include Kalida Pioneer Days held the weekend following Labor Day. Gilboa Gilboa was named after a mountain ridge mentioned in the Bible. Mayor: Richard McCullough Fiscal Officer: Christine Durst Area: 0.2 square mile Population: 184 Proud Sponsors of the Glandorf communities Glandorf was founded by Johann Wilhelm Horstmann and six other men from Glandorf, Germany, in 1833. where we live They embarked on the ship Columbus on Sept. 7, 1833 in Amsterdam, landed Nov. 6, 1833 in New York and purchased some land in Putnam County in December. Members of this & work. group were Johann F. Kahle, Wilhelm Gülker, Christian Strope, F. Wischmeyer, Friedrich Bredeick and Mathias Your One-Stop Tire Place and Friedrich Bockrath. Kahle bought land at Greensburg approximately 5 miles to the west of Glandorf and named it Passenger Light Truck Commercial Mariakamp. Horstmann’s land was named Glandorf. Their wives and 10 other families from Glandorf, Germany, fol- Retread Farm Lawn/Garden lowed in 1834. This was just the beginning of further emi- gration from Glandorf, Germany, to Ohio and other states of the USA. After his death on Feb. 21, 1843, Horstmann bequeathed his land to the community. Area: 1.5 square miles 502 N Main St., Delphos, OH  419-695-1060 Mayor: Richard McCullough 1400 E Kibby, St., Lima, OH  419-228-3342 Fiscal Officer: Christine Durst 701 E Hanthorn Rd., Lima, OH  419-222-9870 Recreation: The Glandorf Park consists of multiple shelterhouses and playgrounds. 10456 U.S. 224 W, Findlay, OH  419-225-3322 2013-2014 24 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE Putnam County Leipsic Located in northeastern Putnam County, Leipsic was founded in 1857 and built by a community of hard working, humble and honorable people.

Mayor: Kevin Benton, 142 E. Main Street, 419-943- 2009 Fiscal Officer: Renee Spangler Village Administrator: Kevin Lammon Population: 919 Area: 3.2 square miles Population: 2,093

Parks and Recreation: Leipsic village maintains two village parks along with a village pool. Buckeye Park and the Charlie H. Bennett parks provide leisure activities for residents. The village’s pool is managed by the Putnam County YMCA and provides a place for residents to cool off during the summer. Miller City Miller City was named for Nicholas Miller, landowner. Area: 0.1 square miles 2012Mayor: JamesBulk M. LandscapeErford Material Fiscal Officer: Denise Balbaugh 2012 Bulk Landscape Material 20122013 Bulk Bulk Landscape2012 Landscape Bulk Material Landscape Material Material Ottoville Bulk Landscape Materials Now Located in Monterey Township in Putnam County, Offered At Wollam Ag: Ottoville was founded in 1845 by Rev. John Otto Bredeick, BulkBulkBulk LandscapeLandscape LandscapeBulk Materials Materials Landscape now Materials offeredNow Materials at Wallam Now Now Ag: the founder of Delphos. The settlers were mostly German Black,Black, Brown, Brown,Offered Red Red Mulch Mulch AtDrivewayDriveway Wollam Stone Stone Ag:Topsoil Mix Catholics. DecorativeDecorativeOffered Gravel Gravel At WollamOfferedFlagstonesFlagstones Ag: At WollamRetainingRetaining Ag:Wall Stone Area: One-half of a square mile. Black,Pea Brown,Black, Gravel Red Brown, Mulch(River Red Rock)Driveway MulchBlack, Brown, StoneDriveway RedBoulders MulchTopsoil StoneDriveway Mix StoneTopsoilSand MixTopsoil Mix PeaDecorative GravelDecorative Gravel (River Gravel Rock)FlagstonesDecorative GravelFlagstonesBouldersRetaining WallFlagstones StoneRetaining WallSandRetaining Stone Wall Stone Population: 873 as of the 2000 census. Pea GravelPea (River Gravel Rock) (River Rock)PeaBoulders Gravel (RiverBoulders Rock) Sand Boulders Sand Sand Mayor: Ron Miller, P.O. Box 206, 419-453-3149 - office is P.O. Box 488, 150 Park Drive, city building, 419-453-3636. Clerk/Treasurer: Jeanne Wannemacher, 419-453- 3636 or 419-453-3770 (home). Board of Public Affairs: Chairman Philip Hilvers, 248 Auglaize St.,419-453-3586; Donald Davies, 419-453- 3177; and Dan Honigford, 419-453-3383. Village Solicitor: Joe Schroeder, 315 East Main St., WE DELIVER!! CallWE TodayDELIVER!! For Pricing! Call Today For Pricing! Ottawa, 419-523-7104; office, 123 East Main St., 419- WE DELIVER!!! Call Today For Pricing! WELawn,WE DELIVER!! DELIVER!!Garden, andLawn, Pond Call Garden,Supplies: TodayToday and For PondFor Pricing! Pricing!Supplies: 453-3851. Lawn &Lawn, Garden Fertilizer Garden Lawn andSoil & TestingGarden Pond Fertilizer Supplies: Soil Testing Zoning Board: Ron Miller, 419-453-3149; Tom Siefker; William J. Wannemacher; Tim Rieger; and Dennis Lawn,Lawn & Garden Garden, & Pond Chemicals andLawn & Pond Garden & Supplies: Pond Chemicals Lawn,Lawn &Garden, Garden Fertilizer and Pond Soil Supplies: Testing Bendele. LawnLawnLawnBarley & & Garden &StrawGarden Garden Pellets Fertilizer & PondBarley ChemicalsStraw Soil Soil TestingPellets Testing Police Department: Chief Jay Herrick, 419-453-3208. SandLawn & Pea & Garden Gravel & PondSand Chemicals & Pea Gravel Lawn &Barley Garden Straw & Pond Pellets Chemicals Utilities: Director Steve Wittler, 200 Utility Dr., 419- SandBarley & Straw Pea PelletsGravel 453-3147. 202 N. Main St. Continental,202Barley N. Main Straw OHSt. Pellets 45831Continental, OH 45831 Ottoville Volunteer Fire Department: Chief Dan 202 N. Main SandSt., Continental,& Pea Gravel OH 45831 419.596.3896 ∙ 419-596-3895Sand419.596.3896 & Pea Gravel Fax ∙ 419-596-3895 Fax Honigford 419-453-3383 or 9-1-1 to report a fire. [email protected] • [email protected] Fax Ottoville EMS: Chief Marg Kohls. For emergency [email protected] N.www.wollamag.com Main St. Continental, www.wollamag.com www.wollamag.com OH 45831 medical service as well as fires, call 911. 202 N.419.596.3896 Main St. Continental, ∙ 419-596-3895 OH Fax 45831 [email protected] ∙ 419-596-3895 Fax [email protected] www.wollamag.com 2013-2014 Putnam County TRI-COUNTY GUIDE 25 Ottawa In 1834, Native Americans controlled the area that is now Ottawa. Then, it was the center of trade for the tribes roaming the forests and glid- ing down the rivers of the Great Black Swamp. The Blanchard River, flowing east and west, formed a natural water- way along with its con- tributing streams: Riley and Cranberry creeks, Pike Run and Tawa Run. By 1835, most of the Natives had left the area and the town, named in honor of the Ottawa Nation, was laid out by survey- ors Aughenbaugh and Barnett. John and David Cox, C.C. Pomeroy, Bill Galbreath and Michael Row came to set up homes for their families. Area: About four square miles.

Population: 4,460 in President of Council: Municipal Director: 419-523-5020 or 9-1-1, the 2010 census. Tim Macke; office, 419- John (Jack) Williams, fax 419-523-4299. Mayor: J. Dean Meyer, 523-5020. municipal building, 136 1045 North Locust St., the North Oak St., 419-523- Ottawa Police mayor’s office is located Clerk/Treasurer: 5020, FAX 419-523-4246. Department: Chief at the municipal building, Barb Brickner; office, Ottawa Volunteer Richard Knowlton, 136 136 North Oak St., 419- 419-523-5020 Fire Department: Chief North Oak St., 419-523- 523-5020, FAX 419-523- Daniel J. Rieman, 136 3449 or 9-1-1, fax 419- 4246. North Oak St., fire only, 523-4246. Vaughnsville Pandora Located southwest of Columbus Grove on the east side In 1832, Thomas Gray became the first settler of the of Sugar Creek Township, Vaughnsville was platted in area. Pandora was originally named Columbia and later 1847 by D. C. Vaughn. It has a number of fertile farms. changed to Pendleton in 1850. In its heyday, it had two general stores, a church, restau- Mayor: John C. Schlumbohm rant, creamery and barber shop, a hardware store and two Fiscal Officer: Lana Burry Village Administrator: Stan Schneck blacksmiths. Population: 136 It was a busy point of trade. The demise of rail service Area: 0.8 square miles caused the town to lose some businesses and see its growth Population: 1,153 lessen. The loss of its school system was a blow to the unincorporated village’s 300 residents. Students are trans- ported to the Columbus Grove School District. 2013-2014 26 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE Van Wert County 2013-2014 Van Wert County TRI-COUNTY GUIDE 27 Government On Feb. 29, 1820, Ohio was divided into 14 counties by an act of Congress. Van Wert County was the first formed in the state, along with Mercer and Putnam counties in 1834. Van Wert County consists of 405 square miles of land bounded on the north by Paulding County; the east by Allen County; the south by Auglaize and Mercer counties; and the west by the states of Indiana. The 2010 census showed Van Wert County had 28,744 citizens. Commissioners: Thad Lichtenstieger, Stan Owens and Todd Wolfrum. The commissioners, along with Clerk Larry E. Clouse, meet 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the county annex, 114 East Main St., suite 200, 419-238- 6159, fax 419-238-4528. Auditor: Nancy Dixon; courthouse, 121 East Main St., 419-238- 0843, fax 419-238-1111. Clerk of Courts and Titles: Cindy Mollenkopf, clerk of courts; courthouse, 419-238-1022, fax 419-238- 4760. Coroner: Dr. Scott Jarvis; 140 Fox Road Suite F, 419-238-7727. Engineer: Kyle Wendel; 220 South Market St., 419-238-0210, fax 419-238-6372. Prosecuting Attorney: Charles F. Kennedy, 101 East Main St., 419- 238-0272, fax 419-238-2743. Recorder: Kim Hughes; courthouse on 121 East Main St., 419-238- 2558, fax 419-238-5410. Solid Waste Coordinator: George Brake; office is at 1135 North Washington St., 419-238-7767, fax 419-238-7244. Treasurer: Beverly Fuerst; 121 Van Wert County Courthouse East Main St., 419-238-5177, fax 419- Board of Elections: 120 East Main Juvenile Courts. 238-1111. St., 419-238-4192, fax 419-238-7145. The Municipal Court is located Sheriff’s Department: Sheriff Van Wert County Courts: The at 124 S. Market St., 419-238-5767, Thomas M. Riggenbach. The depart- Court of Common Pleas and Probate fax 419-238-5865. Jill Leatherman is ment is located at 113 North Market and Juvenile Courts are located in Municipal Court Judge. St., 419-238-3866, fax 419-238-9531. the courthouse, 121 East Main St., News Media: The Van Wert It contains a detective bureau and fax 419-238-7315. Phone number Times-Bulletin, a five-day-a-week patrols 409 square miles of roads. of Common Pleas Court is 419-238- publication; 700 Fox Road; 419-238- 9-1-1 Coordinator Kim Brandt can be 6935. Probate and juvenile courts can 2285, fax 419-238-0447. reached here. be reached at 419-238-0027 or 419- WERT/WKSD radio AM and FM, Ohio Highway Patrol: Commander 238-1118. Charles Steele presides 9070 Mendon Road, Van Wert, 419- Lt. Leslie Brode. The post is located at over the Court of Common Pleas. 238-1220 or 419-238-2092, fax 419- 1230 Lincoln Hwy, 419-238-3055. Kevin Taylor is judge for Probate and 238-2578. 2013-2014 28 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE Van Wert County Van Wert Van Wert is named for Issac Van Wart, one of the Area: About five square miles. captors of Major John Andre, a British officer who was a spy for American traitor Benedict Arnold, Van Wert has Population: 10,846 as of the 2010 census. steadily progressed in population, industry and size, while Mayor: Don Farmer; office at 515 East Main St., 419- retaining the small-town atmosphere. Van Wert had its 232-2700. beginning when James Watson Riley, George Marsh, and Peter Augenbaugh bought 240 acres in Pleasant Township Law Director: John Hatcher, 515 E. Main St., 419- in 1834. Growth was slow at first because of the Great 232-2700 Black Swamp. Auditor: Martha Balyeat; office is 515 East Main St., 419-238-6976. Treasurer: Jim Price; office is 515 East Main St., 419- 238-0308. Safety-service Director: Jay Fleming; 515 East Main St., 419-238-1237. Economic Development Director: Cindy Leis; 419- 238-2999, fax 419-238-1397. Parks and Recreation: Sue Heppeard; (mailing address) 515 East Main St.; office, 137 Gleason Ave., 419-238-9121. Income Tax Administrator: Rudy Grant; 515 East Main St., 419-238-6020. Engineering Supervisor: Bill Lawson; 515 East Main St., 419-238-6940. Fire Department/EMS: Chief James Steele. The department is at 515 East Main St., Phone: 419-238-4918 (business); 419-238-4321 or 9-1-1 for an emergency.

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Special Events: Founders’ Day, second Saturday in June; Halloween Parade.

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It had three churches, one union school, two dry goods stores, two hardware stores, one clothing store, two millinery establishments, three hotels, three restaurants, one bakery, four saloons, two shoe shops, one tailor shop, one silversmith shop, one slack barrel factory, one lumber yard, two blacksmith shops, two elevators, one tile factory, one beet dump, two sawmills, one harness shop, one ice-making house and three railroads all using the centrally located Union Depot. Ohio City has seen three bank robber- ies: in 1925, 1930, and 1996. John William Lambert of Ohio City made America’s first gasoline-powered Ohio City was platted on March 4-8, against to change the name to Enterprise. automobile in 1891, according to a five- 1876, by Butler, Patterson & Company The name Enterprise cause much con- year extensive study by L. Scott Bailey, a as Van Wert Junction. On June 1, 1882, fusion to the post office at the time well-known automobile historian, editor a vote was taken with 28 for and 11 because there was another Enterprise and publisher. The Wren For many centuries the land which is now Wren and the surrounding townships was Indian land. The Miami Tribe, Brumback a member of the vast Algonkian language family, ranged over this area. Wren is known for its Ball Park Association which Library created the first little league team in 1954. It was started through donations from business people, parents,and fans. Every summer, there is an annual festival called Wren Days that holds the unique and popular Wiffleball tournament. Area: 0.3 square miles Population: 199 Elgin The village of Elgin is located in the southeast corner of Van Wert County at the intersection of State Route 81 and Sands Road. The history of Elgin begins with the organiza- tion of York Township. Jonathan Van Eman, John Smith, The First County Library Jacob Goodwin and John Keith purchased land in what is in the United States now Elgin. It was during this time the name Yorktown was adopted. However, there existed another Yorktown Post 215 West Main Street • Van Wert, Ohio 45891 Office, so the name Elgin was chosen. 419-238-2168 Fax: 419-238-3180 Elgin is presently the second smallest village in the www.brumbacklib.com State of Ohio with a population of 55. Area: 0.2 square miles 2013-2014 Van Wert County TRI-COUNTY GUIDE 33 Scott Scott is but a small mark on the map of Ohio. It is located on the Van Wert-Paulding County line. It consists of 535 acres. Willshire It was a thriving little town before it received the name Founded in the early 1800’s by a sea captain named of Scott. James Riley, the small village of Willshire has a rich The facts of history, related below, will include the hap- history in early Van Wert County. penings of a few years before Scott received its charter. Prior to coming to Ohio from Connecticut, Captain These happenings are from 1865 to present. Riley commandeered a sea vessel bound for the West In 1865, the Mapes family cut their way through the Indies. When his vessel became shipwrecked, he and forest and settled one miles west of where Scott is now his crew were taken captive. A man by the name of located. In the next few years Bill Knolls family and the Willshire paid ransom for Riley and his men. Once Drury family settled near the Mapes cabin. freed, Riley never returned to the sea, but instead In 1868, James Lehmen came to this area on a hunting mapped the original plat of the town on the west bank trip. He liked this country so well, that in 1870, he brought his family and settled in this area. of the St. Mary’s and named it in honor of the man who Soon after, more people came to settle in the land and freed him. in 1878, a young newly married man by the name of John Willshire has had many business in and around the Scott brought forty acres of land on the south side of the town such as hardwares, groceries, stone quarries, hotels Van Wert and Paulding County line. In the year of 1881, and mills. he moved on his land, cleared it, and built a large frame house for his family among other industrial buildings as Area: 0.4 square miles well. Area: 0.8 square miles Population: 463 Population: 322 Venedocia Venedocia (latitude 40.78N, longitude -84.44W) is located along state route 116 in Van Wert County of Northwest Ohio about 10 miles southeast of the city of Van Wert. The village is in the southeastern part of Van Wert County, almost evenly-divided between Jennings and York townships.The village occupies an area of about 1/4 square mile. Its year 2009 population was estimated at 148. Venedocia was first settled around 1848 and was incorporated in 1897 by immigrants from Wales. Some current residents still remember when the Welsh language was spoken in village homes and businesses. Considering it’s size, Venedocia has quite a few ameni- 1022 S. SHANNON ST. • VAN WERT • 419-238-0944 ties, such as their own post office, telephone exchange, the STORE HOURS: Mon. thru Sat. 8 AM to 9 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 7 PM Ohio Electro Polishing Co., the Venedocia Lions Club, and the Salem Presbyterian Church. Mayor: Mayor Larry Eutsler Fire Department: The village receives fire and EMS the Tobacco Patch service from Middle Point, 9-1-1. Police Protection: The village is patrolled by Van Wert Sheriff’s Department, 419-238-3866 or 9-1-1.

Recreation: Venedocia Ballpark Association sponsors baseball and softball leagues at the park.

Special Events: Lions Club Pancake Day in the spring; Gymanfa Ganu Welsh song fest in connection with the DISCOUNT TOBACCO PRODUCTS village church is held the first Sunday in September. Ice Cream Social, last Friday of July at the church. Ph. 419-238-0537 2013-2014 34 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE County Fairs Allen Since 1851, the Allen County Fair has been the premier showcase for agriculture in West Central Ohio. As a result of holding such a great responsibility to the community, the Allen County Fair Board has always centered its purpose and goals on values, education, agriculture, youth and families. Included in the 210,000 visitors at last year’s Allen County Fair were more than 800 senior fair exhibitors, 1,400 4-H exhibitors, 117 agricultural education exhibitors, 350 Girl Scouts, 330 Junior Fair Advisors, more than 170 concessionaires with more than 300 exhibits/trailers, more than 430 junior fair livestock sale participants, and 780 livestock buyers. Each year, the fair offers big name entertainment. Other crowd-pleasing events include the Kewpee Showcase of Bands, The Rough Truck Competition and Tug-A-Truck. Add harness racing, a demolition derby and a cheerleading competition plus free entertainment daily, and you have the highlights of what the Allen County Fair can offer to the public. Putnam See www.allencountyfair.org. The Putnam County Fair, one of the season’s first, is set in June. A full-course demo derby menu includes cars, trucks and combines. Bumper-to-bumper and tire-to-tire racing rocks the Go Kart track. Harness “horsepower” propels the speed program. Firepower fireworks illuminate the night- time skies punctuated with snaps, crackles and pops. County veterans preface the county high school band show with a tribute to all who served and are serving in the military on opening day of the fair. See www.putnamcountyfair.com

Van Wert The Van Wert County Fair was first held in 1855 and is one of the largest county fairs in Ohio. This award-winning fair was named as a Blue Ribbon Fair in 2003. It draws young and old alike for a week of livestock shows, thoroughbred and standard bred horse racing, pari-mutual betting, concerts, demo derby, tractor pulls and midway rides. See www.vanwertcountyfair.com 2013-2014 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE 35 Schools State Route 66 west of Delphos 419-695-1786 or 419-695-2916 FAX 419-692-2287

Delphos St. John’s Schools The Rev. Chris Bohnsack, superintendent 331 E. Second St., Delphos 419-695-4050 FAX 419-695-4060

St. John’s Preschool Chris Pohlman, office manager, aide 722 S. Jefferson St., Delphos 419-692-9806

St. John’s Elementary Nathan Stant, principal Landeck Elementary 110 N. Pierce St. 419-692-8561 (also FAX) ALLEN COUNTY SCHOOLS The Allen County Educational St. John’s High School Service Center Adam Lee, principal 1902 Slabtown Road, Lima 515 E. Second St., 419-222-1836 419-692-5371 (also FAX) FAX 419-224-0718. Elida Local Schools LACCA (Headstart) Administrative Offices 540 S. Central Ave., Lima Don Diglia, superintendent 419-227-9953 or 419-227-2586 4380 Sunnydale Ave., Elida 419-331-4155 Delphos City Schools FAX 419-331-1656 Kevin Wolfe, superintendent 234 N. Jefferson St., Delphos Elida Elementary School 419-692-2509 Bruce Sommers, principal FAX 419-692-2653 300 Pioneer Rd., Elida 419-331-7901- FAX 419-331-2706 Franklin Elementary Mark Fuerst, principal Elida Middle School 310 E. Fourth St., Delphos Greg Leeth, principal 419-692-8766 or 4500 Sunnydale Ave., Elida 419-692-2766 (also FAX) 419-331-2505-FAX 419-331-6822

Landeck Elementary Mark Fuerst, principal 14750 Landeck Road., Landeck 419-695-3185 (also FAX)

Jefferson Middle School Doug Westrick, principal • Annual Taxes 227 N. Jefferson St., Delphos 419-695-2523 • Help with tax correspondence FAX 419-692-2302 Nancy Rumschlag from government agencies Owner • Year round service Jefferson Senior High School 2115 Allentown Rd. • Lima, OH 45805 John Edinger, principal (419) 229-1040 • Fax (419) 879-1060 [email protected] 2013-2014 36 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE Schools Elida High School Independence Elementary Sarah Burden, principal Chad Fallis, principal 101 E. North St., Elida 615 Tremont Ave., Lima 419-331-4115 419-996-3330 FAX 419-339-3523 FAX 419-996-3331 Lima City Schools Jill Ackerman, superintendent Liberty Elementary 515 S. Calumet Ave., Lima Rise Light, principal 419-998-2400 600 S. Pierce St., Lima FAX 419-998-2477 419-996-3320 FAX 419-996-3321 Elementary Schools Freedom Elementary Unity Elementary Chandra Nuveman, principal Tricia Winkler, principal 575 S. Calumet Ave., Lima 925 E. Third St., Lima 419-996-3380 419-996-3300 FAX 419-996-3381 FAX 419-996-3301

Heritage Elementary Middle Schools Stacy Barker, principal North Middle School 816 College Ave., Lima Julie Stewart, principal 419-996-3390 1135 N. West St., Lima FAX 419-996-3391 419-996-3100 FAX 419-996-3101

South Middle School Tricia Winkler, principal 755 Saint Johns Ave., Lima Be A Buckeye 419-996-3190 - 419-996-3191 West Middle School You’ll find quality education, Steven Carr, principal affordable tuition and millions 503 N. Cable Rd., Lima in scholarship and aid when you 419-996-3150-FAX 419-996-3151 decide to be a Buckeye. Ohio State’s Lima Senior High School smaller campuses offer Douglas Kent, principal open admission to all Ohio high 1 Spartan Way, Lima school graduates. And all credits 419-996-3000-FAX 419-996-3001 lead to an Ohio State degree. Lima Senior Progressive Academy Timothy Fitzpatrick, principal See for yourself what Ohio State 419-996-3040 Lima has to offer. Campus visits and Performance Based School orientations are scheduled Douglas Kent, principal throughout the year. 419-996-3020 School of Multiple Intelligence Find out more at Sue Siesel, principal Lima.OSU.edu 419-996-3030 Lima Catholic Schools Lima Central Catholic Dr. Kathleen Herpich, principal 720 S. Cable Rd., Lima 419-222-4276-FAX 419-222-6933 2013-2014 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE 37 Schools St. Charles Elementary Columbus Grove Local Schools 2175 W. Elm St., Lima Nick Verhoff, superintendent 419-222-2536 201 W. Cross St., Columbus Grove FAX 419-222-8720 419-659-2639 - FAX 419-659-513

St. Rose Elementary Columbus Grove Elementary 523 N. West St., Lima NIck Verhoff, principal 419-223-6361 201 W. Cross St., Columbus Grove 419-659-2631- FAX 419-659-5134 St. Gerard Elementary 1311 N. Main St., Lima Columbus Grove High School 419-222-0431 201 W. Cross St., Columbus Grove 419-659-2156 - FAX 419-659-5134 Spencerville Local Schools Joel Hatfield, superintendent Continental Local Schools 600 School St., Spencerville Joel Mengerick, superintendent 419-647-4111 5211 State Route 634 Continental Spencerville Elementary 419-596-3671 - FAX 419-596-3861 Dennis Fuge, principal 2500 Wisher Drive, Spencerville Continental Elementary 419-647-4112 ext. 3101 Brian Gerdeman, principal 5211 State Route 634, Continental Spencerville Middle School 419-596-3860 - FAX 419-596-2652 Dennis Fuge, principal 436 E. Fourth St.,, Spencerville 419-647-4112 ext. 3101

Spencerville High School Shawn Brown, principal 600 School St., Spencerville 419-647-4111 ext. 3203

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS Putnam County Educational Service Center Dr. Jan Osborn, superintendent 336 E. Main St., Ottawa 419-523-5951 - FAX 419-523-6126

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www.trophycenter.net 730 W. Market St., Lima, OH 45801 • 419.227.3361 We also have wedding party gifts! Leading you to better health. 2013-2014 38 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE Schools Continental Middle School Miller City-New Cleveland Local Pandora-Gilboa Elementary Joel Mengerink, principal Schools Jodi Schroeder, principal 5211 State Route 634 Kerry Johnson, superintendent 410 Rocket Ridge, Pandora Continental 5195 State Route 108, Miller City 419-384-3225 - FAX 419-384-3230 419-596-3871 - FAX 419-596-2651 419-876-3172-FAX 419-876-3849 Pandora-Gilboa Middle School Continental High School Miller City-New Cleveland Jodi Schroeder, principal Joel Mengerink, principal Elementary 410 Rocket Ridge, Pandora 5211 State Route 634 Cathy Burgei, principal 419-384-3225-FAX 419-384-3230 Continental 5195 State Route 108 Miller City 419-596-3871 - FAX 419-596-2651 419-876-3174-FAX 419-876-3849 Pandora-Gilboa High School Fort Jennings Local Schools Miller City-New Cleveland High Jeff Wise, principal Nick Langhals, superintendent School 410 Rocket Ridge, Pandora 1 Musketeer Dr. 5195 State Route 108, Miller City 419-384-322 -FAX 419-384-3230 Fort Jennings 419-876-3173 - FAX 419-876-3849 419-286-3761 - FAX 419-286-2240 Leipsic St. Mary’s Ottawa-Glandorf Local School Sister Carol Ann Smith, SND, Fort Jennings High School Kevin Brinkman, superintendent principal Nick Langhals, principal 630 Glendale Ave., Ottawa 129 St. Mary’s St. Leipsic 1 Musketeer Dr.. Fort Jennings 419-523-5261 - FAX 419-523-5978 419-943-2801 419-286-2238 - FAX 419-286-2240 Ottawa Elementary St. Anthony of Padua Elementary Fort Jennings Elementary Dean Brinkman, principal Jan Schimmoeller, principal Kathy Verhoff, principal 751 E. Fourth St., Ottawa 520 W. Sycamore St., 1 Musketeer Dr., Fort Jennings 419-523-4290 - FAX 419-523-6032 Columbus Grove 419-286-2762 - FAX 419-286-2240 419-659-2103 Glandorf Elementary Kalida Local Schools Scott Ketner, principal Sts. Peter and Paul School Don Horstman, superintendent P.O. Box 129, Glandorf Mike Eier, principal 301 N. Third St., Kalida 419-538-6880-FAX 419-538-6115 320 N. Locust St., Ottawa 419-532-3534 - FAX 419-532-2277 Ottawa-Glandorf High School 419-523-3697-FAX 419-523-4048 Kalida Elementary Jayson Selgo, principal Karl Lammers, principal 630 Glendale Ave., Ottawa Putnam County Board of MRDD 208 E. Fourth St., Kalida 419-523-5702 - FAX 419-523-6346 Brookhill Center School 419-532-3845 - FAX 419-532-3541 Bill Clifford, superintendent Ottoville Local Schools 7989 State Route 108 Ottawa Kalida High School Scott Mangas, superintendent 419-876-3944 -FAX 419-876-3945 Chris Pfahler, principal 650 W. Third St., Ottoville 301 N. Third St., Kalida 419-453-3356 - FAX 419-453-3367 VAN WERT COUNTY SCHOOLS 419-532-3529 Western Buckeye Educational Ottoville Elementary Leipsic Local Schools Scott Mangas, principal Service Center 232 Oak St., Leipsic 650 W. Third St., Ottoville Brian Gerber, superintendent 419-943-2165-FAX 419-943-2185 419-453-3357 - FAX 419-453-3367 216 E. Central Ave.. Van Wert Leipsic Elementary 419-238-4746–FAX 419-238-6259 Ottoville High School Headstart – 419-238-0822 Darren Henry, principal John Thorbahn, principal 232 Oak St., Leipsic 650 W. Third St., Ottoville 419-943-2163 - FAX 419-943-2185 419-453-3358 - FAX 419-453-3367 Crestview Local Schools Leipsic High School Mike Estes, superintendent Larry Black, principal 232 Oak St., Leipsic Pandora-Gilboa Local Schools 531 E. Tully St., Convoy 419-943-2164-FAX 419-943-2185 Todd Schmutz, superintendent 419-749-2893–FAX 419-749-4235 410 Rocket Ridge, Pandora 419-384-3227 FAX 419-384-3230 2013-2014 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE 39 Schools

Elida High School Crestview Elementary Lincolnview Marsh School Kathy Mollenkopf, principal 1229 E. Ridge Rd., Van Wert, 531 E. Tully St., Convoy 419-238-1695 -FAX 419-238-3986 419-749-2026 – FAX – 419-749-4235 Van Wert City Schools Crestview High School Ken Amstutz, superintendent Mike Biro, principal 641 N. Jefferson St., Van Wert 531 E. Tully St., Convoy 419-238-0648 – FAX 419-238-3974 419-749-2484–FAX 419-749-4235 Van Wert Elementary Lincolnview Local Schools Kevin Gehres and Beth Runnion, principals Jeff Snyder, superintendent 10992 St. Rd. 118 South, Van Wert 15945 Middle Point Road 419-238-1761-FAX 419-238-5055 Van Wert 419-238-6493 or 419-968-2226 Early Childhood Center William Wisher, principal Lincolnview Elementary 1120 Buckeye Drive, Van Wert, 45891 Gordon Stemen, principal 419-238-0384 FAX 419-238-2137 15945 Middle Point Road Van Wert Van Wert Middle School 419-238-7690 – FAX 419-968-2227 Mark Bagley, principal 10692 St. Rd. 118 South Lincolnview Junior/Senior High 419-238-0727 – FAX 419-238-7166 Kelly Dye, principal 15945 Middle Point Road Van Wert High School Van Wert William Clifton, principal 419-238-1289 or 419-968-2214 David Froelich, assistant principal FAX 419-968-2227 205 West Crawford,, Van Wert 419-238-3350 – FAX 419-238-0526 2013-2014 40 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE Schools 3325 Shawnee Rd., Lima Lifelinks Community School 419-998-2908 – FAX 419-998-2929 Shawn Deitemeyer, principal 205 W. Crawford St., Van Wert, Bluffton University 419-623-5380-FAX 419-238-3974 Jim Harder, president 1 University Drive, Bluffton St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Elementary 419-358-3000 or 800-488-3257 School www.bluffton.edu Dave Mathew, principal 611 Jennings Rd., Van Wert, 45891 Rhodes State College 419-238-5186 – FAX 419-238-5842 Debra McCurdy, president Thomas Edison Center School 4240 Campus Dr., Lima James Stripe, superintendent 419-995-8320 813 North Franklin St.,, Van Wert www.rhodesstate.edu 419-238-1514 – FAX 419-238-3565 OSU-Lima UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES AND John Snider, dean and director TECHNICAL SCHOOLS 4240 Campus Dr. Lima Apollo Career Center 419-221-1641 – FAX 419-995-8483 J. Chris Pfister, superintendent www.lima.ohio-state.edu

University of Northwestern Ohio Hellman Dr. Jeffery Jarvis, president HN 1441 N. Cable Rd., Lima 45805 Nomina 419-998-3120 – FAX 419-229-6926 CPA www.unoh.edu 202 N. Main St., PO Box 395 Vantage Career Center Delphos, OH 45833-0395 Staci Kaufman, superintendent Fax 419-692-2260 818 North Franklin St. • Tax Planning & Preparation - Van Wert, 45891 Business & Individual 419-238-5411 – FAX 419-238-4058 • Payroll and Bookkeeping Service • Auditing Delphos Public Library • Trusts Books are only • Non-profit Organizations • Complete Accounting Service half the story! Books - DVDs - CDs - Magazines - Mon.-Tues.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Local History & Genealogy Room - Wednesday noon-8 p.m. 419-692-3637 Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Electronic Resources - E Books Saturday 9 a.m.-noon For over 60 combined years & much more John A. Nomina, CPA Member of SEO (Serving Every Ohioan) Consortium & Steven K. Hellman, CPA giving access to over 8 million items have offered the finest in accounting and tax preparation to Delphos and surrounding area Delphos Public Library 309 W. 2nd St., Delphos 419-695-4015 www.delphos.lib.oh.us 2013-2014 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE 41 THOMAS EDISON - Early Childhood and Family Center Our program’s first priority is to serve children ages 3-5 experiencing identified delays in any of the areas of: • Communication • Large/small motor development • Social/behavioral development • Cognitive skills • Vision • Hearing • Self-help

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For those children identified as needing such services, Edison preschool programs also provide speech, occupational and/or physical therapy

813 N. Franklin St. 419-238-1514 Van Wert, Ohio CRESTVIEW PRIDE Crestview is continuing theCRESTVIEW tradition of excellence! PRIDE! • Crestview received an “excellent” rating on the Ohio Dept. of Education Local Report Card • Crestview has passed everyCrestview proposed is continuing levy over the “Vantage provides authentic, the last 20 years student-focused, career-technical training that prepares • Crestview has earned 184tradition Northwest of excellence! high school students and adults for employment Conference championshipCrestview titles received an and further education.” • 77% of Crestview teachers“excellent” hold Master’s rating on the Ohio degrees or higher Department of Education Local Crestview LocalReport Card. Schools Crestview has passed every proposedHome levy over the last 20 years. of the We’re Training CrestviewKnights has earned 99 N o r t h w e s t C o n f e r e n c e Ohio’s Workforce! Crestview Local Schools531 championship E. Tully titles. Street www.vantagecareercenter.com Home of the Knights!Convoy, 76% of CrestviewOhio teachers45832 hold 1.800.686.3944 or 419.238.5411 Phone:master’s 419-749-9100 degrees or higher. We’ve grown to serve you better! Fax: 419-749-4235 00060787 2013-2014 42 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE Churches CALVARY TEMPLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH LEIPSIC FIRST 4400 Spencerville Road, Lima 8115 E. Main St., Ottawa CHRISTIAN CHURCH Ph. 419-999-3816 419-523-3363 120 S. Poplar Street, Leipsic 419-943-2954 CHURCH OF GOOD FIRST ASSEMBLY SHEPHERD OF GOD LEIPSIC UNITED 224 S. Elm, Columbus Grove 816 Metbliss Ave., Delphos METHODIST CHURCH Ph. 419-659-2367 Ph. 419-692-6741 127 West Main Street, Leipsic CORNERSTONE 419-943-3556 BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 2701 Dutch Hollow Rd., Elida 13887 Jennings Road, Van Wert LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF GOD Ph. 419-339-3339 Ph. 419-238-0333 Elida Ph. 419-222-8054

DELPHOS CHRISTIAN FIRST UNITED MANDALE CHURCH UNION CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN OF CHRIST 470 S. Franklin St., Delphos 310 W. Second St., Delphos IN CHRISTIAN UNION Ph. 419-692-9940 Ph. 419-692-5737 419-587-3829 DELPHOS WESLEYAN CHURCH HOLY FAMILY MARION BAPTIST CHURCH 11720 Delphos Southworth Rd., CATHOLIC CHURCH 2998 Defiance Trail, Delphos Delphos 7359 St. Rt. 109, Ph. 419-339-6319 Ph. 419-695-1723 New Cleveland NEW CREATION FAITH IMMACULATE CONCEPTION LUTHERAN CHURCH BAPTISTWhen CHURCH you have a loss...When youCATHOLIC have a CHURCHloss... 8127 E. Main St., Ottawa 4750 East Road, Elida Ottoville Ph. 419-453-3513 419-523-6250 When you have a loss...When you have a loss...

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NEW HOPE ST. JOHN CHRISTIAN CENTER THE EVANGELIST 2240 Baty Road, Elida CATHOLIC CHURCH Ph. 419-339-5673 331 East Second St., Delphos Ph.419-695-4050 OTTAWA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 150 North Oak Street, Ottawa ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 419-523-3694 CHURCH 135 N. Water St., Fort Jennings OTTAWA RIVER CHURCH Ph. 419-286-2132 OF GOD 18906 Rd. 18R, Rimer

PENTECOSTAL ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH WAY CHURCH 318 State Street, Leipsic 1213 Leeson Avenue, Van Wert 419-943-2952 Ph. 419-238-5813 ST. MARY OF THE PIKE MENNONITE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH CHURCH 3995 McBride Rd., Elida 601 Jennings Rd., Van Wert 419-238-3979 ST. MICHAEL CHURCH ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA 312 North Broad St., Kalida CATHOLIC CHURCH 419-532-3474 512 W. Sycamore, Columbus Grove ST. NICHOLAS Ph. 419-659-2263 CATHOLIC CHURCH ST. BARBARA CHURCH 160 Main St., Cloverdale Ph. 419-488-2391 Van Van Wert ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST high School Wert CHURCH 10708 St. Rt. 118 South Landeck Van Wert, Ohio City SChoolS Ph. 419-692-0636 419-238-3350

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH 109 Main St PO Box 48 Glandorf Ph. 419-538-6928 Van Wert Middle School 10694 St. Rt. 118 South Van Wert, Ohio 419-238-0727

KNIPPENCHRYSLER-DODGE-JEEP Van Wert early Childhood 800 W. Fifth St. • Delphos, OH 45833 elementary School Center 10992 St. Rt. 118 South 839 Prospect Avenue Van Wert, Ohio Van Wert, Ohio 419-238-1761 419-238-0384 A Commitment to Excellence www.vanwertcougars.net 2013-2014 44 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE Churches 201 E. Main Cross St., 107 Broadway St., Spencerville Miller City 419-876-3481 Spencerville Home Ph. 419-657-6019 VAN WERT VICTORY ST. PATRICK CHURCH TRINITY FRIENDS CHURCH CHURCH OF GOD 500 South Canal St. 605 N. Franklin St., Van Wert 16765 Lincoln Highway, Van Wert Spencerville Ph: 419-238-2788 Ph. 419-238-5556 Ph. 419-647-6202 TRINITY LUTHERAN ST. PAUL UNITED Middle Point UNITED CHURCH METHODIST 419-968-2145 OF CHRIST 335 S. Main St., Delphos Spencerville 419-692-0651 TRINITY UNITED ST. PETER LUTHERAN METHODIST CHURCH VAN WERT VICTORY CHURCH 211 E. Third St., Delphos CHURCH OF GOD 422 North Pierce St., Delphos Ph: 419-692-0651 16765 Lincoln Highway, Van Wert Ph. 419-695-2616 Ph. 419-238-5556 TRINITY UNITED Darryl Ramey, lead pastor ST. PETER AND PAUL METHODIST CATHOLIC CHURCH Corner of Fourth 307 N. Locust St., Ottawa and Main sts., Spencerville ZION CHRISTIAN 419-523-5216 Ph. 419-647-4451 UNION CHURCH 3025 Converse-Roselm SALEM PRESBYTERIAN TRINITY UNITED Road, Grover Hill CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH 419-587-3226 Main Street, Box 678, Venedocia 137 North Pratt Street, Ottawa Ph: 419-667-4142 419-523-6496 ZION UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SPENCERVILLE UNITED CHURCH Elida FULL GOSPEL OF CHRIST ombsombs && ompanyompany CERTIFIEDCERTIFIEDCC PUBLICPUBLIC CC ACCOUNTANTS ACCOUNTANTS

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Putnam County Friends of the Library, P.O. Box 308, Ottawa, supports the library with promotions for increased awareness and use of the library, increased financial support, coordinates efforts of all who support the library and accomplishes specific projects. The Brumback Library in Van Wert

VAN WERT COUNTY The Brumback Library 215 West Main St., Van Wert, 45891 419-238-2168, FAX 419-238-3180 Van Wert Library Director is John J. Carr. Because He’s Hours 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday (Summer More than hours only). See www.brumbacklib.com Just a Dog! The Brumback Library has five library branches: Convoy: 116 East Tully St., 45832, 419-749-4000. Hours 9:30-12:30 a.m. and 1-5:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday; 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday. Each Red Flannel™ formula has been researched by nutrition Middle Point: Adams and Railroad streets, 419-968- professionals and veterinarians. It meets, and often exceeds, 2553. Hours noon to 5:30 p.m. Monday; 3-8 p.m. Tuesday; stringent industry standards, exactly what you’d expect from noon to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday; 12-4:30 p.m. Thursday; 2-5 America’s leader in Animal nutrition since 1894. So whether your p.m. Saturday. dog is an athlete, an aging adult or your fuzzy, furry baby, rest assured we’ve designed a hearty, wholesome Red Flannel™ for- Ohio City: 101 West Carmean St., 45874, 419-965- mula just for him...because he’s more than just a dog. 2918. Hours 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-5:30 p.m. Monday; 4-8 p.m. Tuesday; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday; 3-8 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday. UNITED EQUITY, INC. Willshire: 323 State St., 45898, 419-495-4138. Hours 5-8 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday; 1-5:30 p.m. 104 S. Main St., Delphos 419-692-0811 Wednesday; 2-8 p.m. Thursday; 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday. 110 E. North St., Spencerville 419-647-4148 Wren: 103 S.R. 49, 45899, 419-495-4174. 11 a.m. to 4 8731 St. Rt. 197, Neptune 419-586-2196 p.m. Monday; 4-8 p.m. Tuesday; 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday; 1:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday; and 12:30-5 p.m. 5276 SR 197, Kossuth 419-657-6788 Saturday. 2013-2014 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE 47 Recreation Recreational possibilities in Allen, small-mouth bass. The county has eight eral municipal pools and offer daily Putnam and Van Wert counties are golf courses, a hunting preserve and prices or season tickets. varied. With miles of bike trails, exten- numerous tennis courts. Also in the Agerter Road River Access: In sive fishing areas and many acres of Allen County area, just over the line Amanda Township, west of Lima on park land, area residents have no trou- in Auglaize County, is Fort Amanda Agerter Road at Auglaize River. Area ble finding something to do. Allen State Park, southwest of Lima on Fort of 3 acres with shelterhouse, barbecue County features the Johnny Appleseed Amanda Road. The park was a former grills, picnic areas, fishing and canoe Metropolitan Park District. Created in fort, built in 1812, named after Colonel and boat landing. 1972, it is a political subdivision of the Thomas Poague’s wife. It was a stock- State of Ohio. The natural areas and ade used as a refuge by settlers during Allen County Farm Park: Open by preserves provide recreation opportu- the War of 1812. The park also has a reservation only, is in Bath Township, nities such as hiking, fishing, skating, cemetery, where many early settlers one mile east of I-75 on SR 81 at cross-country skiing and other outdoor are buried. Picnicking, hiking trails Slabtown Road. It has 45 acres and sports. Consisting of eight parks, each and shelterhouses are available. Van offers a large renovated barn with features special educational experi- Wert city features seven parks offering electricity for reservations. It features ences. recreation and picnic facilities. Van a horseshoe court, volleyball court and Lima features 10 city parks offer- Wert County hosts year-round events; open play field and is a perfect place ing bike trails, fishing, ball diamonds, July 4th festivals feature a parade with to reserve for family reunions or group shelterhouses, picnic facilities and celebrations in Fountain Park and the gatherings. more. Allen County is well-known in historical museum. Fireworks top the the state for reservoir fishing. Boats day, beginning at dusk. Putnam County Cascade Park: Located near without gasoline-powered motors are features town parks and many activi- Cloverdale in Putnam County on SR allowed on all reservoirs where one can ties. Each county also features its own 114. It has picnic areas and playground catch walleye, perch, crappie, bluegill, July 4th celebrations, town celebra- equipment. catfish, white bass and largemouth and tions and county fairs. They have sev- Cloverdale Community Park: Has •EXPECTING GUESTS? •NEED A MEETING PLACE OR CONFERENCE ROOM? CHECK OUT MICROTEL INN/SUITES IN DELPHOS!

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Fountain Park: Main and Jefferson streets, Van Wert, has Jubilee Park: Gleason and Brooks avenues, Van Wert, summer concerts in the bandstand beginning the end of May. offers four shuffleboard courts, five horseshoe courts, a volleyball court, a basketball court, two pavilions, four tennis Garfield Park: South Clay Street, Delphos, has one bas- courts and a multi-purpose ball diamond. All facilities are ketball court and playground equipment. Six soccer fields lighted. are adjacent to the park. Kalida Park: A playground park where soccer matches Heritage Park: It is in Shawnee Township, south of are played. It has four lighted tennis courts, two that can be Lima on Reed Road and South Dixie Highway. It has 81 used for basketball and three shelterhouses. acres with two reservable shelters, a large picnic area, a one- acre pond offering fishing and skating, two-mile hiking and Kendrick Woods: Located in Amanda Township east of cross-country ski trails and a physical fitness trail. Delphos on Defiance Trail, just off SR 81. It is situated on 207 acres and has three shelters, a large picnic area, a 1.5- • Normal and High Risk Obstetrics acre pond, 3-mile hiking and cross-country ski trails and 1/3- • Pelvic Surgery Including Endometrial Ablation for mile “All People Trail” (Boardwalk-Handicap accessible). Excessive Bleeding and advanced Laparoscopic and The park is Allen County’s largest contiguous wood lot. Hysteroscopic Procedures • Robotic Hysterectomy Lake Cody Campground: US 30 and SR 65, Cairo, • Live 4-D Ultrasound • Pelvic Pain • Infertility 419-641-3782; open May 1-Sept. 30. Owner Beth Spradlin. • Urinary Incontinence • Bladder Control Leisure Park: Lima Avenue, Delphos, has six sanctioned • Abnormal Bleeding horseshoe courts, playground, walking and fitness trail, four • Hormonal Problems picnic areas and a small mini-shelter. • Menopause Lord’s Park: Main Street, Ottawa, has a fountain. • Wellness Exam • Contraceptive Counseling McElroy Environmental Education Center: Located James L. Kahn, MD next to park office, SR 81, east of I-75, has wildlife observa- Charles R. Ryan, MD tion room and nature library. Willliam E. Scherger, MD Scott C. Stallkamp, MD Vanessa L. Stallkamp, MD 201 E. Kiracofe (StRt 309) Sarah Krieder, MD Elida, Oh 45807 Elizabeth Rumschlag, MD Tammy Herrick, MD www.thatplaceforpets.com Rose Pinto, PA-C Courtney Hoover, PA-C [email protected] OB/GYN SPECIALISTS OF LIMA 419-339-3208 830 West High Street, Lima 419-227-0610 • Dog & Cat Grooming • Dog Training or 800-686-4096 • Doggie Daycare • Gift Shop 2013-2014 TRI-COUNTY GUIDE 49 Recreation COLLEGE BOUND? McLean Teddy Bear Park: Located in Bath Township, one mile northeast off SR 81 on North Dixie Highway in Allen Stay in contact with County. This park has 55.5 acres and features two shelters, a large picnic area, two ponds for fishing and skating, 2-mile your hometown. hiking and cross-country skiing trails and 1/2-mile Braille Don’t miss out on all the Discovery Trail. local news, Memorial Park: Main Street, Van Wert, has two monu- sports, and community ments dedicated to deceased war veterans. events. Middle Point Ball Park: Has a softball diamond, two Little An Internet connection is League diamonds, a tennis court, shelterhouse with kitchen, a all you need to basketball court, a horseshoe court, a shuffleboard court and get a great deal on the playground equipment. area’s most comprehensive newspaper.

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Ottoville Community Park: Labor Day weekend is the annual Park Festival. The park has two ball diamonds, one The Delphos Herald tennis court, two shelterhouses, playground equipment and concession stand. Activities include softball leagues, children’s 405 N. Main St., Delphos, Ohio soccer games and little league, pony league and high school baseball. 419-695-0015 Smiley Park: Leeson and Woodland avenues, Van Wert, has four ball diamonds, two basketball courts, two beach volleyball courts, three tennis courts, numerous picnic pavilions and a fishing pond.

Spencer Township Park: Is located on Wisher Drive near Spencerville, has picnic areas, three shelterhouses, playground and two tennis courts.

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CIVIC CENTER FOUNDATION DELPHOS MUSEUM OF POSTAL HISTORY Phone 419-224-5222, FAX 419-224-6964. 339 N. Main St., P.O. Box 174, Delphos, 45833, 419- A group, separate from but in support of Veterans Me- 303-5482 morial Civic/Convention Center, Lima, that raises funds www.postalhistorymuseum.org for the center and encourages use of the center. Curator Gary Levitt. Museum is open 1-3 p.m. Thurs- days; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and by appointment. COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS OF GREATER LIMA ENCORE THEATER 130 West Elm St., Lima, 45801 991 North Shore Dr., Lima, 45801, Box Office, 419- 419-222-1096, FAX 419-222-3871 223-8866, FAX 419-224-2901. The council sponsors Concerts/Dances in the Park May-August at various venues throughout Lima. It also LIMA AREA CONCERT BAND sponsors a children’s theater series; offers an arts/edu- This band was formed in 1971. Its mailing address is cation program where artists are brought to schools for LACB, P.O. Box 732, Lima, 45802. It sponsors concerts students; and continuing education for teachers. at the Civic Center and participates in concerts in the park in Lima and surrounding communities. DELPHOS AREA ART GUILD 201 N. Main St., Delphos (Second Street entrance) LIMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 67 Town Square, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 1651, Lima, 45801, 419-222-5701, FAX 419-222-6587. The 2013- 14 season will be the 17th for Conductor Crafton Beck. Information can be found by contacting the box office. NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OF NORTHWEST OHIO 107000 S.R. 118 South, Van Wert, 419-238-6722 The center brings various musical acts to the region, along with guest lecturers and plays. For up-to-date schedule information, log on to npacvw.org.

VETERANS MEMORIAL CIVIC/CONVENTION CENTER, LIMA 7 Town Square, Lima, 45801, 419-224-5222 or 888- 377-0674, FAX 419-224-6964; Box Office, 224-1552 or 888-377-0641. Home of Lima Symphony Orchestra, activities for Lima Area Concert Band, booking agencies, theater events and other cultural and community events. Events TBA.

VAN WERT CIVIC THEATER 118 South Race St., P.O. Box 823, 419-238-9698; open 2-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and Saturdays of performances. All performances start at 8 p.m., except Sunday mati- nees, which begin at 2 p.m.

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THEESTABLISHED 1920 | An independent studentBG press serving the campus and NEWSsurrounding community VOLUME 91, ISSUE 63 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 & TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 WWW.BGNEWS.COM Eagle Print Delivers. Cable companies Fraternity hosts ‘Same Sex Safe Sex’ for national service project compete for usage Student Wellness Center, Psychology instructor discuss contraceptives, safe sex practices By Danae King “Our hope is through the By Molly McNamara Since 1968, Eagle Print has been helping customers showcase their Pulse Editor Reporter Marissa Wagner ple aren’t volunteering, then I negotiations that we’ll end Oehlhof will,” Oehlhof said. “I feel like The Delta Lambda Phi National Human Sexuality there is a lot of misinformation Students may be able to tune into up with roughly half the Social Fraternity hosted a “Same instructor out there and by not talking about something different next year. Sex Safe Sex” event in the Union these things we are basically tell- The University’s cable contract is channels in high definition.” this past Friday night. ing these people to get diseases or due to expire in June, and it is looking Sarah Waters | Residence Life Director About 30 people attended the to have problems because nobody businesses – resulting in increased customer and sales volume. into a new contract. event that was part of the frater- Oehlhof has taught for the past wants to address it.” For the past 10 years, Time Warner These four companies respond- nity’s “rush” week and was host- three years. Her presentations in Oehlhof began her presenta- Cable has provided cable to the cam- ed to a request for a proposal the ed to educate students on safe the class were both informative tion addressing the proper use of pus, including residence halls, ath- University sent out and have made sex practices primarily for same and interesting, Shupe said. It contraceptives, primarily on the letic events and classrooms. proposals to the University commit- sex couples. The fraternity is a was for these reasons he thought “Do’s and Don’ts” of condoms. Now, the University has four tee regarding the decision. national chapter for gay, bisexual she would be the best candidate She went on to explain the vari- options for cable providers - Time A request for proposal outlines the and progressive men. to speak at this event. ety of STD’s that can be spread With the latest equipment and technology, expertise in mailing services, Warner, Buckeye Cable, Campus requirements of the University. The “Our national service project Oehlhof said she was excited to through unsafe sexual activity Televideo and Institutional Network companies then respond with a pro- is ‘Be safe, educate’, which this speak at the event because she is and included images to empha- Communications. posal to explain how they would pro- particular event is a part of,” said often approached by students to size their severity. “There’s a good mix between cable vide the service. the fraternity’s Vice President come to such occasions and talk Because there are so many and dish,” said Andy Grant, director of Included in the request are the Kyle Shupe. about controversial topics others stereotypes that are often asso- business operations at the University. Shupe took the Psychology usually back away from. great print quality and high level 24/7 customer service, Eagle Print is well- “There’s two different industries for See CABLE | Page 2 course, Human Sexuality, this “Somebody needs to say these See SEX | Page 2 the same outcome.” past year, which Marissa Wagner things out loud and if other peo- equipped to handle your most challenging web-offset printing projects. GAME NIGHT FAFSA offers more for students’ earlier completion Government provides various types of financial aid

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