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www.westbendnews.net VOLUME 13 – ISSUE 19 Good News for Good Communities - Serving Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2017

HOW SWEET THE SOUND AT SWEETWATER! HOSPITAL & NURSES knees and hips; chemothera- GOOD TIME SALOON RECEIVES PAYNE py clinic for the administra- WEEK CELEBRATION tion of cancer killing drugs; CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP and sleep lab and clinic for Paulding County Hos- the management of poten- pital (PCH) is celebrating tially deadly sleep disor- National Hospital Week. A ders. The hospital’s support week that was established services have grown as well. in 1921 to bring attention The Rehabilitation Depart- to the vital role that hospi- ment has grown from one tals play in the community. Physical Therapist to three. Paulding’s original county The space in the department healthcare facility began will grow as well with the serving its residents 1879 addition of the Antwerp fit- and was later referred to as ness center later this year. the Paulding County Hos- The ospitalh has been pital in 1938. Though many a leader in the use of new rural hospitals have closed technology being among the The marketing class at Gustin-Web Programming or are on the brink of closure first to utilize thin slice CT Harlan Christian School Manager, and David Stew- PCH has grown in recent scans, digital mammogra- had the opportunity to visit art-Executive Vice-President, years adding new providers, phy, computed radiography, Sweetwater located in Fort Chief Marketing Officer. services, and technology. high definition endoscopy, Wayne, Indiana. While there, After the presentation, the The hospital has added and telemedicine. Mam- they heard several speakers students took a tour of Sweet- new family practice physi- mography services will fur- from various departments: water of the music store, re- cians, nurse practitioners, ther grow this year with the Amanda Morehead, the new owner of The Good Times Sa- Rachel Murphy-Directory cording studios, distribution and specialists in allergies, completion of the Women’s loon in Payne, received her 2017 Payne Chamber of Com- of Photography and Dig- center, and performance the- OB/Gyn, podiatry, cancer, Imaging Center where a new merce membership card from Chad Benschneider, of the ital Assets Manager, Jon atre, had lunch at the Down- and pain management. In digital mammography ma- Chamber. Schefer-Managing Editor, beat Café, played games at the recent years PCH has added chine will be conveniently total joint replacements of Lynn Fuston-Manager of arcade center and went down (continued on page 3) Favorite Teaching Mo- Written Content, Steve Dw- the famous Sweetwater slide. 2017 EACS TEACHERS OPENING DAY FOR OAKWOOD BALL ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR ment: There have been yer- Directory of Brand and Sweetwater is one of the countless favorite moments Content, Zac Bogart-Director United States’ largest deal- throughout the years I’ve of Digital Marketing, Joshua (continued on page 2) Heritage Attendance taught. Having students work Area on projects is always one of Denise Geise, Heritage SPRING FLING CHARITY cial Bank parking area. A va- my favorite things to ob- Elementary Elementary serve. Whether it’s reaching EVENT COMES TO GRABILL riety of exciting features will Teacher of the Year! take place throughout the en- out to community members THIS SATURDAY! Subject Area: 4th Grade in Monroeville and clean- tire day from 10:00 am to 9:00 Number Of Years Teach- Enjoy a day of fami- pm to help raise support for ing with EACS: 20 (continued on page 14) ly-friendly activities in down- two very special community town Grabill May 20th. The charity organizations. The fun begins at 10:00 6th Annual Spring Fling F Charity Event will be held at a.m. with the Spring Fling SC Five Star Construction the Fudergong Community Classic Car, Truck, & Bike www.fivestarconstructionin.com Building (13720 First Street) Show, featuring collector ve- and the adjoining iAB Finan- (continued on page 4) Room Additions • Garages Roofing (Shingle or Metal) Art Simonin - Owner, US Veteran Owens Preferred Contractor Board Members: Brandi Keller, Chantelle Brown and Ashley Foor Pole Barns • Decks • Siding & Concrete Drywall - New & Remodeling Business Phone: Opening day for Oakwood T-Ball Doing Quality Work for Menno Lengacher Drywall Finishing 419-399-5244 Ball Association is Saturday, Award Shop/Hornish Fi- Over 30 Years! Licensed & Insured Plaster Repair 419-771-9059 or May 13, 2017. nancial 419-399-4247 There will be a BBQ chick- Welch’s Trophy 260-740-0071 Exotic Knockdown Pattern en dinner from 11:00 a.m. – PW Boys 2:00 p.m. and baked goods. 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Let your conversation be always Payne, passed away Monday, full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how May 1, 2017 at Visiting Nurse to answer everyone.” —Colossians 4:5-6 Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Dooley Funeral Home, 5761 SR 500, Payne assisted her family with arrangements. from April 24-May 7 and (47); Erie: 31 (28); Fairfield: ANTWERP, OH 30 minutes before sunrise to 69 (50); Fayette: 9 (9); Frank- Linda West, 73 of An- sunset from May 8-21. Hunt- lin: 9 (10); Fulton: 71 (54); twerp passed away Sun- ing hours in the northeast Gallia: 271 (212); Geauga: * day, May 7, 2017 at Genesis zone are 30 minutes before (125); Greene: 9 (11); Guern- Healthcare, Bryan. Her fam- sunrise until noon from May sey: 321 (216); Hamilton: 52 ily was assisted by Dooley 1-14 and 30 minutes before (60); Hancock: 24 (25); Har- Funeral Home, 202 W. River sunrise to sunset from May din: 43 (49); Harrison: 298 Street, Antwerp Ohio. 15-28. (212); Henry: 31 (31); High- • Hunters may use shot- land: 220 (163); Hocking: PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR guns or archery equipment 230 (161); Holmes: 168 (111); CENTER DINING CENTER to hunt wild turkeys. It is un- Huron: 87 (54); Jackson: 240 MENU 5/10 – 5/16 lawful to hunt turkeys using (188); Jefferson: 225 (202); bait, live decoys or electronic Knox: 226 (144); Lake: * (21); 5/10 – Chicken & noodles, calling devices or to shoot a Lawrence: 160 (146); Licking: mashed potatoes, orange wild turkey while it is in a 234 (140); Logan: 69 (57); Lo- juice, mixed vegetables, bis- tree. rain: 89 (58); Lucas: 31 (30); cuit, milk • The Ohio Department of Madison: 2 (5); Mahoning: Front Row L to R: King, Fry, Fokine. Back Row L to R: Etchey, Duchene, Hoying, Mroz. Not Natural Resources (ODNR) 103 (104); Marion: 22 (19); 5/11 – Cubed steak/gra- present for photo: Haunhorst R/T vy, baked potato, green bean Division of Wildlife advis- Medina: 73 (70); Meigs: 309 SALES casserole, mandarin oranges, Northwest State Commu- Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Defiance County: Danielle es turkey hunters to wear (229); Mercer: 12 (9); Mi- rice krispee treat, dinner roll, nity College recently recog- Honor Society aims to recog- Etchey (Hicksville), Ashley hunter orange clothing when ami: 6 (9); Monroe: 311 (220); milk nized eight students during nize the academic excellence Fry (Ney); Henry County: entering, leaving or mov- Montgomery: 9 (11); Mor- 5/12 – Baked fish, cheesy the induction ceremony for of associate degree nursing Andrea Hoying (Napoleon); ing through hunting areas gan: 223 (172); Morrow: 96 potatoes, broccoli, peach cob- the Alpha Delta Chapter of students and encourage stu- Mercer County: Megan Fo- in order to remain visible to (97); Muskingum: 321 (242); bler, w.w. bread, milk the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing dents to pursue advanced kine (Rockford); Van Wert others. Noble: 253 (153); Ottawa: 1 5/15 – Cheeseburger, Honor Society. In order to nursing degrees. County: Nancy Haunhorst • Wild turkeys were ex- (1); Paulding: 52 (58); Perry: Now offering tirpated in Ohio by 1904 200 (121); Pickaway: 10 (13); of Yamaha baked beans, Spanish green qualify, students must main- The following students (Delphos); Williams County: motorcyclesbeans, from blushing pears, raisins, tain a minimum 3.0 grade were inducted in Alpha Del- Christy Duchene (Montpe- and were reintroduced in the Pike: 153 (132); Portage: 143 milk point average, with at least a ta Nu: Branch (MI) County: lier), Sarah Mroz (Bryan) 1950s by the ODNR Division (95); Preble: 40 (55); Putnam: 5/16 – Meatloaf, mash po- B in all nursing classes. Ashton King (Quincy, MI); of Wildlife. Ohio’s first mod- 32 (40); Richland: 168 (130); tatoes and gravy, corn, pine- ern day wild turkey season Ross: 227 (183); Sandusky: 11 apple, rolls, cookie, milk opened in 1966 in nine coun- (14); Scioto: 183 (129); Sen- ers at 10:45 a.m.; Shop at Kro- Senior/Volunteer brunch at Krain & he will be discussing ties, and hunters checked 12 eca: 90 (69); Shelby: 27 (22); DEFIANCE COUNTY SENIOR ger at 12:30 p.m. HEVS at 9:00 a.m.; Euchre the Black Swamp & Forrest birds. The wild turkey har- Stark: 170 (120); Summit: 27 vest topped 1,000 for the first (26); Trumbull: * (204); Tus- 5/11 – Cards at 9:30 a.m.; 12:15 - 2:30 p.m. Woods Nature Preserve. CENTER DINING CENTER time in 1984. Spring turkey carawas: 370 (208); Union: MENU 5/10 - 5/16 Zumba at 10:00 a.m,.; Band 5/15 – Grocery shop at Rob is a native of Mary- stretch with Brookview at Meijer at 9:30 a.m.; Euchre hunting opened statewide, 27 (29); Van Wert: 11 (11); land - He graduated from except for Lake La Su An Vinton: 215 (141); Warren: 10:00 a.m.; Shop at Meijer at 12:15 - 2:30 p.m. Bowling Green State Univer- 5/10 – Turkey & Gravy, 12:30 p.m.; Yoga at 3:30 p.m 5/16 – Corn Hole at 10:00 Wildlife Area, in 2000, and 45 (55); Washington: 277 mashed potatoes, mixed veg- sity & is the 1st land steward Ohio hunters checked more (222); Wayne: 73 (49); Wil- 5/12 – Card Club Party! a.m.; Euchre 12:15 - 2:30 p.m and now Executive Director etables, grape juice, wheat 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. than 20,000 wild turkeys for liams: 131 (133); Wood: 11 roll, salad bar in cafe of the Black Swamp Conser- the first time that year. (16); Wyandot: 50 (42). Total: 5/15 – Cards at 9:30 a.m.; PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR vancy. 5/11 – Turkey sausage/ Zumba at 10:00 a.m.; Bingo Editor’s Note: A list of 10,280 (8,629). egg and cheese on an English CENTER ACTIVITIES 5/10 For more info on our soci- all wild turkeys checked by with Kingsbury Place at 12:30 – 5/16 muffin, hash brown bake, p.m.; Euchre tournament at ety please check out our web- hunters in the south zone stewed tomatoes, raisins site @ www.pauldingcoun- during the first week of the 1:00 p.m.; Yoga at 3:00 p.m.; 5/10 – Canvas Painting (Continued from Page 1) 5/12 – Parmesan crusted Alzheimer support group at tyogs.org spring turkey hunting sea- chicken, red skin potatoes, R with Americare at 9:30 a.m.; son is shown below. The first 6:00 p.m. / ers in musical equipment for SALEST Bingo w/Community Health broccoli, fruit cocktail, wheat OHIO HUNTERS HARVEST number following the coun- musicians, recording studios, 5/16 – Shop at Aldi at 9:45 Professionals at 12:00 p.m.; bread, cheesecake, ncs=SF a.m.; Cards(260) at 10:00 623-6355 a.m.; Tai NEARLY 10,300 WILD TUR- ty’s name shows the harvest schools, churches, concert pudding 18349 Lincoln Hwy E Cancer support group at numbers for 2017, and the sound companies and broad- Chi at 10:00 a.m.; Bible study 12:15 p.m.; Crafts at 12:30 KEYS DURING FIRST WEEK 5/15 – German goulash, at 10:00 a.m.;Zulu, Bible IN 46773 study at 2016 numbers are in pa- casters. Sweetwater sells pro yellow zucchini, French green p.m.; Grocery shopping at OF SEASON 10:00 a.m.; Yoga atrtsales.org 3:30 p.m. rentheses. An * designates audio equipment, digital re- beans, apricots, garlic bread 1:30 p.m. a northeast zone county, cording systems, pianos along [email protected] 5/11 – Trip to Vantage - Ohio hunters checked 5/16 – Chicken breast with HICKSVILLE SENIOR which was open during the with keyboards, guitars, gravy, cole slaw, asparagus, YOUR LOCAL leave Center at 8:00 a.m.; 10,280 wild turkeys during first week of the spring wild CENTER ACTIVITIES 5/10 the first week of the wild microphones, mixers, loud- wheat bread, apple crisp, DEALER Bingo w/Paulding Hospital at turkey season in 2016, but speakers signal processors, ncs=apple slices - 5/16 10:00 a.m.; Exercise at 10:00 turkey hunting season, April did not open until May 1 in 24-30. New for the 2017 sea- and drums. Sweetwater was a.m.; Euchre at 12:15 p.m. 2017. founded in 1979 by Chuck DEFIANCE COUNTY SENIOR 5/10 – Seniors soccer at 5/12 – Mother’s Day break- son, the state has been divid- Adams: 280 (220); Allen: ed into two zones: a south Surack. CENTER ACTIVITIES 5/10 10:30 a.m.; Euchre at 12:15 - fast at 9:00 a.m.; Bible study at 36 (37); Ashland: 135 (88); zone, which opened April 24, - 5/16 2:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m.; Craft store open Ashtabula: * (261); Athens: 5/11 – Crafts - Plate paint- 11 – 2 and a northeast zone, which 217 (168); Auglaize: 30 (22); ing at 10:00 a.m.; Skipbo 5/15 – “Shedding Pounds” opened May 1. This two-zone VISIT 5/10 – Cards at 9:30 a.m.; Belmont: 273 (255); Brown: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; Bingo 12:30 at 9:30 a.m.; Exercise at 10:00 season structure was estab- 218 (167); Butler: 100 (93); westbendnews.net Crafts w/Andrea at 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. a.m.; Bridge Club lished following a hunter for latest a.m.; Speaker from Twin Riv- Carroll: 237 (169); Cham- 5/12 – Rides begin for the 5/16 – Senior Day; “The survey and a two-year study paign: 45 (46); Clark: 9 (8); daily news updates, video, of hens in the northeastern Tall Tale of Paul Bunyan” Ex- Clermont: 220 (207); Clin- obituaries and pictures in part of Ohio. Hunters can Save tension Building 10:30 p.m. ton: 27 (19); Columbiana: 173 the area. on 2016 view the 2017 spring turkey (179); Coshocton: 348 (209); Models! PAULDING COUNTY CHAP- season zone map and harvest Crawford: 32 (45); Cuyahoga: You can now sign up to regulations at wildohio.gov. Zee 2 magnum hp TER OF THE OGS * (4); Darke: 14 (17); Defi- receive email updates • In 2016 hunters checked ance: 140 (143); Delaware: 45 Available on website: rtsales.org 8,629 wild turkeys statewide and stories. Our next meeting is May 18349 Lincoln Hwy E during the first week of the Zulu, IN 46773 10th @ 6:30pm and will be season (in 2017, the northeast ns (260) 623-6355 held in the meeting room of zone opened May 1). erp Co ervatio the Paulding County Carn- ntw n C • Ohio’s spring wild tur- A lub egie Library @ 205 S. Main key season is divided into the mower with more heavy-duty features Street in Paulding. two zones: a south zone, muscle for your money. at an affordable price. Our speaker will be Rob which is open from Monday, ili Suppe April 24 to Sunday, May 21, h r and a northeast zone, which C Would you like to work with is open from Monday, May 1 funeralKnowing directors the who families understand in to Sunday, May 28. th our community, we understand • Hunters are required to May 13 at 5 p.m. how valuable it is for you and your have a hunting license and a familythat quality to have service a truly and meaningful cost are spring turkey hunting per- Come on out for a fun family both important. mit. The spring season bag funeral experience? limit is two bearded turkeys. evening. Enjoy our delicious We pride ourselves on combining Hunters can harvest one homemade chili served with Whencaring the service time comes at a cost to honoryou can a bearded turkey per day, and FUNERAL HOMEs loved one’s memory in a personal a second spring turkey per- crackers or rolls and beverage. aff ord. You will fi nd it’s only one mit can be purchased at any Antwerp 419-258-5684 way,of the give things us a call.we do best. time throughout the spring Free Will Offering Payne 419-263-0000 turkey season. Turkeys must 2011 Door Prizes • Meat Pack Raffles www.dooleyfuneralhome.com be checked by 11:30 p.m. the day of harvest. Outside games for the kids • Hunting hours in the south zone are 30 minutes For a Life WorthBurial Celebrating & Cremation Ceremonies before sunrise until noon WWW.ANTWERPCONSERVATIONCLUB.COM • On Facebook! Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 9, 2017 ANTWERP ELEMENTARY ANTIQUE NEW HEIGHTS EDUCATION- motivating. AL GROUP HONORED WITH Innovative and excellent NEW EVENT HELD AT ACC ROAD SHOW 2 SILVER STEVIE® AWARDS personalized learning solu- IN 2017 AMERICAN BUSI- tion. Great solution for special NESS AWARDS needs families–comprehensive and clearly built with New Heights Educational passion. Love the depth of Group was named the win- material and areas covered. ner of TWO Silver Stevie® First and foremost, I want Awards in the “Organiza- to applaud Ms. Clark for her tion of the Year - Non-Profit remarkable perseverance. or Government – Small” and Additionally, congratula- “Service of the Year - Edu- tions on your achievements cation - PK-12 Personalized such as the 10 fold growth Learning Solution” category of your educational listen- in the 15th Annual Ameri- er-ship. Programs such as can Business Awards today. those you are doing are very TheAmerican Business much needed. Awards are the nation’s The New Heights Edu- premier business awards cational Group would fur- program. All organizations ther wish to recognize the Mrs. McMichael’s kindergarten class at Antwerp Elementa- operating in the U.S.A. are American Business Awards ry School has been learning about the past. As a culminat- eligible to submit nomina- and Stevies, our wonderful ing activity, students brought in something old for a special tions – public and private, students, board members, “Kindergarten Antique Road Show” Show and Tell. The stu- for-profit and non-profit, and leadership groups and dents told about their items and how they helped people in large and small. councils; our volunteers the past. Back Row: Dakota Kline, Caleb Reutter, Mallory Nicknamed the Stevies which we wish we could April 30th, was an excit- each shooters time. As each Barker, and Inara Meine, Front Row: Paul Keezer, Charlotte for the Greek word meaning name all 81 here. A few to be ing day for the members and participant finished a stage, Hook, and Lilah Hosler “crowned,” the awards will mentioned include Savneet guest of the Antwerp Con- they were out of breath and be presented to winners at Singh, Daniela Silva, Marina servation Club, we held our smiling. a gala ceremony at the Mar- Klimi, Kiyoko Green, Jyoti first ever Practical Tactical The first question seem riott Marquis Hotel in New Dave, William Naugle, Mi- Rifle match. The weather did to always be “What was my (Continued from Page 1) National Nurses Week is York on Tuesday, June 20. chael Anderson, Divya Rani, cooperate for most of the day. time?” The scores were kept The forecast of rain did not housed in the same space as celebrated the same week to More than 3,600 nomina- Cherrie Stone, Ranita Ash- on an electronic tablet using the ultrasound machine. honor the many nurses help- tions from organizations of keep the 21 dedicated and an app called Practiscore. lock, Sheila Wright, Aditi enthusiastic shooters away. The hospital’s clinical ing to improve the health of all sizes and in virtually ev- Chopra, Robert Hall, Samu- Once the match was over, This match was inspired by the results were announced laboratory has recently im- Paulding County residents. ery industry were submitted el Custer, Bassey Aripko, Jeff plemented molecular tech- this year for consideration the “run and gun” events that and posted to the Practi- The hospital employs 61 Ermoian, Briana Dincher, are becoming more and more nology to rapidly diagnosis nurses throughout the hos- in a wide range of catego- score website. The results Kaden Behan, Roberta Per- popular around the country. are available for anyone to septicemia infections. This pital and community. The ries, including Startup of the kins, Vanh Vue, Savleen technology uses DNA am- Year, Executive of the Year, This type of event is meant view by going to www.prac- nursing staff is comprised Grewal, Pamela Unruh and to challenge the shooter men- plification of the organism Best New Product or Ser- tiscore.com. Clicking on of Licensed Practical Nurs- Margaret Spangler. Thank tally, physically and to test “view results” and searching to determine the identifi- es, Registered Nurses, and vice of the Year, Marketing you for your leadership their equipment. Distances cation, thus reducing the Campaign of the Year, Live for “ACC Practical Tactical Advanced Practice Nurs- skills and dedication to our shot were from 35yds to 300 4-30-2017”. The club will be resulting time by up to 48 Event of the Year, and App es known as Nurse Prac- organization. We appreciate yds. Each stage Course of Fire using this app and website hours. This DNA technology of the Year, among others. you and your work. (COF) required the shooter to score and post results for will be expanded in the near titioners. The Advanced New Heights Educational Practice Nurses specialize More than 190 profes- to remember a sequence of many of our monthly regular future to include respiratory Group was nominated in the sionals worldwide partici- how the targets were to be matches. We will be hold- and gastrointestinal viral in a particular area and may Organization of the Year - hit and from what position. focus on anesthesia, family pated in the judging process ing monthly 22 rifle and 22 and bacterial infections such Non-Profit or Government Some were by changing po- pistol matches. The 22 Rifle practice, or hospital care. to select this year’s Stevie as influenza. – Small and Innovative Award winners. sitions, others required them silhouette match is the first The hospital is leading While the Nurse Anes- and Excellent Personalized to remember which target to Saturday from May – Octo- thetist has been a valuable “Each year the judges too in the development of Learning Solution category find the quality and variety hit in a group. Sounds easy, ber. The 22 Pistol will be held part of the hospital team right? Just remember, its 2 services and products that for Government or Nonprof- of the nominations to be the third Saturday from May are affordable to employers for decades, the other nurse it Organization shots each on the paper tar- – October. The July matches greater than the year before. gets while using 2 or 3 po- and patients. The hospital practitioners are fairly new Pamela Clark, Executive The 2017 competition was will be combined and held on sitions at each of the barri- July 8th due to the 4th of July works closely with insurers to the healthcare scene. Director of the New Heights intense and every organiza- The Nurse Practitioners are Educational Group, said, cades. Then you must break Celebration. to provide discounted fees tion that has won should be the clay or knock over the proving to be integral to the “This is such an honor. Ev- The results of this match for services acquired at the proud,” said Michael Galla- bowling pins before moving are as follows. 1)Josh Fretz hospital. Recently the hos- provision of healthcare in an ery day our team of 81 vol- gher, president and founder unteers work to promote our to the next barricades. And 2)Trevor Spencer 3)John pital announced a flat fee era of physician shortages. of the Stevie Awards. don’t forget the steel targets. work in bettering education Wilson 4)Ben Jones 5)Ryan program that gives patients PCH nurses are seen Details about The Amer- All the while the shot timer Cordial 6)Jeff Walter 7)Gary throughout the communi- for all families, regardless of ican Business Awards and is running. The low time and access to a provider of their school choice, background Mabis 8)Jeremy Viers 9)Alex ty working in the hospital’s the list of 2017 Stevie win- high score on paper wins the Campbell 10)Nick Rasey choice, 24/7 urgent care, fit- or beliefs. We know how ness center, certain lab tests, offices, providing care in pa- ners are available at www. round and wins the match. 11)Aaron Rasey 12)Aaron tients’ homes, in the Emer- special the work we do is, StevieAwards.com/ABA. A total of four stages were Kohler 13)Steve Doctor 14) and health counseling. and no one person could ac- gency Department, Urgent NHEG Mission: run by participants. The final Mike Walter 15)Terry Shutt The hospital employs 230 complish this on their own. Care, and of course the hos- The New Heights Edu- stage was shot from a “hid- 16)Kyle Showalter 17)Derek people directly making it It’s so important to have den position”. pital. Some of these knowl- cational Group, Inc. pro- Beardsley 18)Mike Knight one of the largest employers family and our volunteer Participants would en- edgeable professionals hold motes literacy for children 19)Sam West 20)Paul King in the area. In addition to di- team working with me. We gaged 4 targets at 100 yards, 21)Amanda LaBounty. masters degrees with at least and adults by offering a rect employment the hospi- have been recognized for five range of educational sup- 4 targets 200 yards and 2 tar- Hope to see you at one of tal creates other jobs for the one making progress on a years in a row, and I know in gets at 300 yards. One of the our upcoming events. Our nursing doctorate degree. port services. Such services many companies that sup- my heart it’s because of this include assisting families targets at 300 yds was a 5 sec- Chilli Supper is Saturday port the hospital’s mission. incredible calling that was in the selection of schools, ond bonus that would sub- May 13th at 5pm. Keep up endowed to me, team effort organization of educational tract 5 seconds of your stage to date by checking out our website www.AntwerpCon- and perseverance.” activities, and acquisition of time. 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Today’s passage from change will be explored at As for the so-called “big scripture tells of an incident Lifetree Café on Thursday, bang theory” of how the following the crucifixion, on May 11th from 7:00 - 8:00 earth got here, explosions Easter morning. A disciple p.m. don’t make order, they de- named Cleopas and an un- The program, titled “Em- stroy order. And who do you named disciple were walking bracing Change: Taking the think made the materials that to Emmaus, a town a little Fear Out of What Comes supposedly exploded? “In the more than seven miles from Next,” examines why change beginning God created the Jerusalem. Suddenly the ris- is often difficult for people heaven and the earth” (Gene- en Christ joins them and they and features an exclusive sis 1:1). “All things were made don’t recognize him. These screening of the award-win- by him; and without him was disciples are talking to the ning short film Baits and not any thing made that was risen Jesus about the death of Hooks. made” (John 1:3). Jesus and the news that Jesus “Whether it’s major or Send questions and com- is risen, without recognizing minor, change can certainly ments to: jamesbachman@ they are talking to Jesus! How cause anxiety,” says Lifetree juno.com could they miss the obvious? representative Craig Cable. In Jesus’ time, guests were “During this program we’ll INVISIBLE IN PLAIN SIGHT expected to refuse an offer unpack why so many peo- of hospitality until they were Ann’s Bright Beginners were recently visited by two firefighters from the Paulding Fire Dept. ple feel uncomfortable with By: Rev. Gerry Weesner, strongly urged to stay and eat. Firefighter Michael Schweinsberg showed the children all of his gear and how he looks (not change and examine how to Maples United Methodist This the disciples do, and Je- scary) while wearing it. Then Captain Dave Foltz taught the children how to “stop, drop, shift to a more positive per- Church sus, who to this day does not cover your face, and roll” and then took them outside to see the fire truck. We learned a lot spective.” “Now that same day two force himself on us, took over about fire safety and we are very thankful to our local heroes for taking time out of their day Admission to the 60-min- of them were going to a vil- the role of host, giving hanks to visit us. ute event is free. Lifetree lage called Emmaus, about and breaking the bread. In Café is located at the Bach- seven miles from Jerusalem. doing so, suddenly, as if he well Center, 116 N. Washing- They were talking with each had put back on his nurse’s (Continued from Page 1) over 16 years at their center in include trees for Oakwood ton Street, Van Wert, OH. other about everything that scrubs or police uniform, the downtown Harlan, and have Park, planting the bed at Please enter on Court Street had happened. As they talk- disciples finally recognize Je- hicles from the tri-state area. recently helped launch a new the Reservoir Park, plants and park behind the Court- ed and discussed these things sus! You’ll get to see some really youth center in Woodburn. for the fairgrounds and 4-H house. with each other, Jesus himself This is perhaps the most cool restored cars and trucks The Spring Fling is proud to club projects, raised beds Lifetree Café is a place came up and walked along profound thing this scripture up close and talk with their support both of these com- at local nursing homes, the where people gather for con- with them; but they were kept tells us. We recognize Jesus proud owners. New this year munity outreach ministries native garden at the Black versation about life and faith from recognizing him. He in the breaking of the bread. is the addition of collector and encourages you to sup- Swamp Nature Center, the in a casual, comfortable set- asked them, ‘What are you This is just as true now as motorcycles to the show. port this community effort. Junior Master Gardener Pro- ting. Questions about Life- discussing together as you then. When we break bread Judging will take place at 2:00 For more information grams, the Antwerp library, tree may be directed to First walk along?’ They stood still, with each other in church, and show awards will be an- about the Spring Fling Char- Fort Brown, Payne Park, United Methodist Church their faces downcast. ‘What when we break bread togeth- nounced at 2:30. The show is ity Event or to order any re- Grover Hill Elementary en- at 419/238-0631 or first- things?’ he asked. ‘About Je- er with each other in restau- sponsored by Fox & Fox Car maining tickets for the Hog vironmental garden, Ant- [email protected] sus of Nazareth,’ they replied. rants, or in our homes, when Care Company. Call 260- Roast & Stage Show, please werp Village pots and MGV ‘He was a prophet, powerful we insist on sharing hospi- 657-5029 for entry informa- contact event manager Den- memory garden. PARSON TO PARSON in word and deed before God tality with those whom God tion. nis Bennett (260-433-2159, “Please come out and and all the people.’ He said sends our way, we recognize A benefit auction begins dennisabennett1@peoplepc. support us,” stated the MG to them, ‘How foolish you Jesus in our midst. at 2:30 inside the Fudergong com). Some tickets may be Volunteers. By: Dr. James Bachman are, and how slow of heart Community Building, and available at the door, de- During the event the Dear Parson, will continue until the last to believe all that the proph- BIBLE QUESTIONS pending on pre-event ticket Master Gardeners will be on Do you believe in the big ets have spoken! Did not the item is sold. Nearly 200 qual- sales. See you this Saturday in hand to answer horticulture bang theory? Christ have to suffer these ity items will be up for bid- downtown Grabill! and gardening questions Yes, but it is not a theory, By: James Potter, Oakwood ding during this fast-paced things and then enter his glo- Church of Christ via their Master Gardener it is a fact, and it is not some- ry?’ And beginning with Mo- spectacle, including unique 16th ANNUAL MASTER GAR- hotline. Factsheets and gen- thing that happened millions 1. Jude 1:12; Discussion items for all ages. Many of ses and all the Prophets, he question: What does this DENER VOLUNTEER PLANT eral plant brochures will be of years ago. It is not how the explained to them what was the auction items have been available for free. Local au- world began, but how it will mean spots in your feasts of donated by area businesses EVENT said in all the Scriptures con- charity? thor, Kylee Baumle, will have end. cerning himself.” Luke 24:13- and residents to help support a book signing on Friday II Peter 3:10 says, “But the 2. Jude 1:12; What type of the Spring Fling charity or- By: Sarah Noggle, OSU 17,19, 25-27 (NIV). love is mentioned here? Extension Agriculture and from 9:00 – 11:00 on her new day of the Lord will come as Most of us may have had ganizations. Register at any book, The Monarch. Finally, a thief in the night; in the 3. Jude 1:12; These ungod- time to place a bid. This year’s Natural Resources, Pauld- a similar experience as the ly people, false teachers were ing County come early for the best selec- which the heavens shall pass disciples in the “Road to Em- auction will be produced by tion of our plants for sale. away with a great noise (the serving themselves without Andy Miller of Century 21/ Plants, plants and more maus” story. We see people ______? plants will be available at the For additional informa- big bang), and the elements and they are vaguely familiar; Bradley Auctions. Based on tion on the Master Gardener shall melt with fervent heat, 4. Jude 1:12; Discussion past experience, this auction 2017 Master Gardener Vol- perhaps a clerk in a grocery question, What does this unteer plant event on Friday, Volunteer program, con- the earth also and the works store, a nurse in a doctor’s of- will be lots of fun for both tact Sarah Noggle, Paulding that are therein shall be mean: They are clouds with- children and adults! May 13, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. fice, a police officer, or a wait- out water? – 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, County Extension Educator, burned up.” The highlight of the Spring Ag and Natural Resources, 5. Jude what does this Fling will be the Hog Roast May 14th from 8:00 a.m. un- mean, trees without fruit? til 12:00 p.m. This event will at [email protected]. Indi- Dinner and Stage Show. The viduals can also walk in the ® 6. Jude 1:12; What does old-fashioned hog roast in- take place at the Paulding double dead mean? County fairgrounds inside OSU Extension Office at 503 Yankee Candle cludes locally raised pork Fairground Drive, Paulding 7. Jude 1:12; Who is this provided by area farmers, the Block Building at 503 The Gift of Home Fragrancing™ the raging waves, foaming up Fairground Drive, Paulding, or call 419-399-8225, ext. with processing donated by 8228. their own shame wandering Gustin Custom Meats. The OH 45879. stars. dinner menu includes home- There will be perenni- Shop For Your 8. Jude 1:14; Who is this made side dishes and a drink. als, annual flowers, herbs, Have Something to sell? Mother’s Day Cards! Enoch? Read Genesis 5:18-24 After your delicious supper, vegetables, trees and shrubs 9. Jude 1:14; Who did you can sit back and enjoy available. This will bene- Classified ads are $8.50 for 20 Enoch prophesy about? some great entertainment. fit the community Master words or less and only $.15 for May: Coconut Beach 10. Jude 1:14; Who is the The stage show will open with Gardener Volunteer projects each additional word. Lord coming with? local female vocalist Angela and programs. Past projects MEDIUM JAR...... $ 99 Comments, questions let Flick singing favorites from 14 James Potter know you can the 50’s & 60’s. Headlining YOUR HOMETOWN RADIO STATIONS $ 99 contact me at 419-393-4775 or the show once again will be LARGE JAR...... 17 e-mail me at jsp1941@yahoo. Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie com. You can also contact Band. 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Woodburn, IN 46797 • 260-632-4821 You! free after-school activities for Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 9, 2017 Editor’s Note: We here at this bill work for the Ameri- gressman has given us, like HARLAN HAWKS BEAT HICKSVILLE ACES IN BASEBALL 6-2 the West Bend News print can people? Let’s at least hope this phony fix-all! He was all “Letters to the Editor” for the best. Going to simpli- there when the republicans because we believe that ev- fy the tax code, maybe things helped to put the ACA togeth- eryone has a Constitution- may get a little simpler if not er, he was 1 of the republicans al right to freedom of the just a little better. But still the who was against single-payer press. In saying that, we do left is harmonizing Hillary’s healthcare, and insisted the not necessarily agree with battle cry, “insist, persist and insurance companies be al- the content that is printed. resist !!!” Now that’s not the lowed to make the decisions on healthcare! Mis-Rep Latta We are just the messengers. shout of a sore loser, no sir, that is just the sign of a loser later voted against the ACA The name of the person who period. They tell you they care (which reflected much of the wrote the letter is placed at about the American people, original Romney-Care from the end of each article. To be then get your vote, then you Massachusetts, a republican considered for publication, are forgotten. Think about it. wholly designed plan!), and letters must be no longer Over $1,000,000,000 spent subsequently many more than 1000 words, and you to get elected and failed. She times during the rest of Pres- must provide a name along blames it on Jim Comey and ident Obama’s terms! The re- with a phone number and/ the Russian Wiki-Leaks. Bah- publicans did not then, and or email to confirm validity humbug. still really do not now, have a of content. You can respond For just a couple of mo- true plan that does anything or submit a new letter by ments I would like to talk to help poor, middle-class email, USPS or fax. about the most dangerous workers, other than to over- Responses need to be re- thing in the world, at least charge the insured, and will ceived by Friday at 5:00 pm according to the left, it’s more cause many more health-re- to be considered for the next dangerous than N. Korea, lated bankruptcies to those Front row kneeling: M arcus Jennings, Dylan Atchley, Austin Louden, Adam Oman, Caleb publication. We reserve the China, Russia, Al-Quada or who can’t afford this new Shenkel and Austin Petermen. Back row: Coach Derrick Richardson, Coach Doug Brown, right to edit for length, con- even Isis. Yes, I’m talking sham of healthcare! Landon Campbell, Kyler Graber, David Malcolm, Tanner Hostetler, Craig Petermen, Coach tent and worthiness. about our biggest nemesis, Many who are 50-60 will Tom Roth and Coach Dakota Atchley. global warming. Oops, I be paying as much as 4-500% The Harlan Hawks base- single. 8th. May 11th the team will go email: info@westbendnews. mean climate change (I forgot more than Obamacare ball team battled the wind Coach Richardson was to Auburn to play Lakewood net they changed the wording). charged! Their cuts in the and a little rain at the base- very happy with how the Park Christian. Then on the fax: 419-258-1313 Many years ago when this healthcare will also affect ball game as they battled the young men played. May 12th, the team will travel many elderly who have ex- USPS: West Bend News was brought to the forefront, Hicksville Aces here at Har- David Malcolm was the to West Unity, Ohio, to play we were told that if the Arc- hausted their assets by living PO Box 1008 lan. The Hawks put on their winning pitcher and Dylan the Hilltop Cadets. May 15th tic ice cap would melt, the in nursing homes, by the huge Antwerp, OH 45813 best hitting display and field- Atchley closed out the game. will be a home game against statue of liberty would be 200 cuts in the Medicaid program ing display all season. If you have not had the Howe Military and May 16th LETTER TO THE EDITOR feet under water!! The flood that keeps them their last Kyle Graber and Austin opportunity to come out and will be the last home game of would be so devastating and days! Also, cuts in the veter- Louden each had a couple cheer on your Hawks, there is the season against Delaware AIN’T GETTING ANY what a loss of life. But I’m ans who live in these homes singles. still time. The next game you Christian Academy. Come on BETTER trusting the Lord, who by the is an absolute outrage! Mis- Craig Petermen had a dou- can catch will be against Can- out and enjoy some baseball. Try as we might, we just way, controls the weather, and Rep. Bob Latta does not give a ble while Dylan Atchley and terbury in Fort Wayne. That Go Hawks! can’t get along. All the saber he is one who cannot lie. Have crap about these constituents, David Malcolm each had a game is scheduled for May rattling by the moron in N. you ever seen a rainbow? many who did vote for him, Korea. He has this fixation —Kenny Barnes only to the big money who The leading mercenary for family-oriented programs, on weapons. It matters not if Paulding, Ohio finances his campaigns and the British East India Com- sports, news and weather lifestyle! I also want to re- it’s a 45 cal. pistol or a nuclear pany, Will Reynolds, has just 24-hours-a-day. LETTER TO THE EDITOR mind the constituents in this Want to Advertise, bomb, he just has this unction been double-crossed and now Mount Vernon Nazarene to kill something or someone, reading area, that NO town but don’t know is on the run in the American University is a private, four- I believe he should start with On March 4th, our illus- hall meetings were held by his barber! But I think Presi- trious congressman who is al- this man during the first days Colonies. Working to redeem year, intentionally Christian where to start dent Trump and XI will keep ways patting his own back in this bill came up! And he vot- his name and win back the teaching university for tradi- him in line, at least we hope this paper, Mis-Representa- ed twice to do this to us! affections of the woman with tional age students, graduate so. tive Bob Latta, voted to elimi- In closing, I hope that the whom he’s never been fully students and working adults. On a softer note, how are nate the Affordable Care Act, voters in this district keep truthful, Will now hides be- With a 327-acre main campus things in America? Still pret- stripping 25 million of their this shameful piece of legis- hind a new mask in hopes of in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and ? ty tense. The antifas (anti insurance coverage, and make lation tattooed to Mis-Rep. thwarting his former employ- several convenient Graduate Call Bob Latta’s forehead! This is fascists) are still doing their it more expensive, or unat- er. As his past life closes in on and Professional Studies lo- nothing more than stripping The WEST BEND NEWS thing on college campuses, tainable for those who need him, Will must somehow gain cations throughout the state, healthcare! In a press release funds, healthcare, and allow- dressed in their ninja suits, the trust and the help of his MVNU emphasizes academic waiting to do harm, if the explaining his vote, he states ing a huge windfall in tax cuts odds are right. The University that “Obamacare is failing, to his contributors! Next year, beloved Charlotte — as well excellence, spiritual growth, of California at Berkeley, the its promises were broken, and we need a congressman who as Ben Franklin — while he and service to community home of higher learning and the AHCA Bill fixes all the represents all of our district, races against time to defuse a and church. MVNU offers an the purveyors of free speech healthcare issues in America! not his own interests! plot of historical proportions. affordable education to more !!! That is, speech is free as (not 1 word of the bill they —Mike Porter As Will Reynolds discovers, if than 2,200 students from 28 long as you are an anarchist passed keeping Obamacare we let true freedom ring, his- states and 17 countries/U.S. or a social justice warrior. As for themselves!) Without no MOMS CAN ENJOY FREE tory can be redeemed! territories. of their actions are paid for congressional budget office “NIGHT OUT” WITH WNZR There is an all-star cast in and has been learned figures, they railroaded leg- this romantic drama includ- - Trailer and Sprayer Sales In the past eight years, islation they know nothing WNZR 90.9 FM, a broad- ing Andrew Cheney (from they have been cheered on by about! 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SCHOOL LIBRARY to break or go slack, at least, This is the first part of you would like to see him. September and the weather Ray proudly tells me that is very nice. All the natives he has a granddaughter that know that Callie is pregnant is an avid catfish fisherman. and they all nod. That means Carley DeLong, a senior at they hope all is okay. That A.H.S. is a very good athlete phrase “okay” is the first word in all sports and class work. I that the natives learned and am very proud to make note can say. It is very easy and can here that Ray tells me she is a be used for many different sit- good fisherman. uations. EAGLES Fishing is good for the soul Slim and one of the sol- and mind. You can sit quietly diers took along some lumber By: Stan Jordan and wait for that not so dumb and they made a pit for their This is Friday, April 28th. catfish. You can just let the extra potatoes. They had a I have nothing new to report world and life to go on by, bountiful crop of them this on the local eagles’ nest. We maybe doze off a little also. year. know they are building a new See Ya! Slim gave them a shovel nest, but with all the leaves on and had them dig a pit. They the trees, nobody has report- AN AUTO BY OTTO put all their extra vegetables ed where they are building. in the pit for future use. We But just this morning I By: Stan Jordan had them gather some straw got a report from Jan Park- Mrs. Sharold Ehrhart Jail- from the wheat field and er, around the Woodburn or loaned me a handwritten he put it three inches deep area. He said a friend of his autobiography of her grand- on top of the soil of the pit. Students in Mrs. Lisa Girlie’s advanced art class at Antwerp High School recently finished spotted an eagle’s nest on pa, Otto Ehrhart. For the next That keeps the ground from canvas art that will be displayed indefinitely in the Antwerp High School Library. Hannah the state line and it contains few issues of the West Bend freezing, so they can dig up Schneider, Abbey McDougall, Houston Mansfield, Mariah Elkins, and Marissa Elkins chose three healthy little eaglets. He News, we will carry a part of the vegetables when they are classic novel covers to paint and spent several weeks perfecting them. Their canvases will could see them over the side this true story. It is very inter- needed. He left them a shov- hang on the wall in the library beside a Great Gatsby canvas created by 2015 graduate Haley of the nest. esting and I urge you to read el to use. The shovel and the Greene. See Ya! each part. vegetables are for all the tribe My co-worker, Crystal to use. FISHING FACTS Rider, is very helpful in this Farmer reminded Possum Learning Center Contracts new ideas added daily. better than previous seasons! endeavor. We here at the West they would need some of the The Western Buckeye ESC Entrants will be divided We are inviting you to be a By: Stan Jordan Bend News are very proud to potatoes for seed next spring. Governing Board held a spe- into two age divisions: youth part of the fastest growing Ben Franklin told me one be able to bring this part of It is too early to kill the cial meeting at 6:00 p.m. on (ages 6-17) and adults. Dis- sport in Paulding County!!! time, “You can take the boy history to light. meat for winter. The weather Monday, April 17, 2017, in the plays must contain at least The Recreational League out of the country, but you Again, I thank Sharold for is too warm. Paulding office. Board Pres- one live plant. Prizes will be is divided into 2 divi- can’t take country out of the this part of Antwerp’s histo- Hunter talked to Yellow ident Mr. Bill Poe welcomed awarded to the top two win- sions, Preschool (age 4 by boy.” Now that is true, but a ry and many thanks to my Knife, the best hunter of the board members and school ners in each age division. 7/31/2017)/Kindergarteners lot of boys don’t want to lose co-worker for her help. tribe, about killing the win- personnel to the meeting. Your participation will help and First/Second Graders. their country back ground. See Ya! ter’s meat, and he agreed it The purpose of this spe- make our fair bigger and bet- The recreational league will For instance, our Honor- was too early. cial meeting was to approve ter. play at the St. Paul Lutheran able Mayor Ray DeLong. Ray SAM RIVERS, INDIAN Yellow Knife said that a lease agreements/contracts Even if you do not enter Church in Paulding on Sat- and job descriptions for the this contest, make it a point urday mornings, with one is a die hard Ohio State fan, AGENT CHAPTER 31: they had an old wagon and he watches all types of sports a work team, and since the Western Buckeye ESC to as- to drop in during the fair and practice per team during from high school to pro and SOARING EAGLE’S VILLAGE white man made them a tri- sume educational responsi- see what others have done. the week, from August 1st keeps track of the runs, hits pod, that we can use it and we bilities for a student learning Entry forms will be avail- through October 7th. and errors. By: Stan Jordan now have places to hang our center/alternative school in able at the Paulding County The Travel League is But just between you and We left Limping Buffalo’s meat; he thinks that comes Van Wert. Following the pre- Extension Office or online at divided into 5 divisions, I, I think Maumee River wa- village shortly after daylight cold weather, he and the na- sentation of documents, the www.Paulding.osu.edu under 3rd/4th Grade Coed, 5th/6th ter runs in his veins and ar- this morning. We moved tives can get the meat supply board approved the following Master Gardener events. Grade Girls, 5th/6th Grade teries and has since he was a right along: our wagon in by themselves. They have tak- items: For additional informa- Boys, 7th/8th Grade Girls front and our soldiers in the little boy. en in all their vegetables and A. Motion to approve a tion on the Master Gardener and 7th/8th Grade Boys. rear. It is sort of a trail now, He came into the West cleaned up the garden. Then lease agreement between Van Volunteer program or the 3rd/4th Grade and 7th/8th Bend News the other day and as we have been over this Farmer plowed the wheat Wert City Schools and West- contest, contact Sarah Nog- ground a number of times. It Grade teams will play on we had a big time talking ground area so it will be in ern Buckeye ESC. gle, Paulding County Exten- Tuesday and Thursday eve- takes about a day and a half to B. Motion to approve the sion Educator, Ag and Natu- about fishing. All the way good shape for planting next nings, while 5th/6th Grade make the trip. contract between Western ral Resources, at noggle.17@ from fishing the Maumee year. teams will play on Monday when we were kids, until now, We usually cross the Loup Buckeye ESC and its partner osu.edu. Individuals can also We had a big supper and and Wednesday evenings. catching those monster flat River, then camp there and we just sat around and talked. schools. Partner schools in- walk in the OSU Extension All travel teams will play head catfish. move out the next morning. The soldiers got out their clude Antwerp Local, Crest- Office at 503 Fairground He gave away a lot of fish- That gets us into Souring Ea- fiddle and guitar, and their view Local, Lincolnview Drive, Paulding or call 419- in Paulding, Continental, ing secrets because he knows gle’s village in the middle of drummer got into the spirit Local, Paulding Exempt- 399-8225, ext. 8228. Kalida, Fort Jennings, Mill- that I can’t fish anymore. He the second afternoon. and after a fashion, we had a ed Village, Van Wert City, er City, Ottoville, Ottawa, says the big catfish bite at Their gardener is called good evening of music and Vantage Career Center, and BIG THINGS FOR PAULD- Van Wert, Crestview, Del- night, don’t bother wasting Possum. Possum was glad to singing. Wayne Trace Local. ING SOCCER CLUB’S 2017 phos, Glandorf and Leipsic, see us and he found our gar- time in the daytime. I told them that we would C. Motion to approve job SEASON with two practices per team He mentioned some live dener, Farmer, and they start- start home, back to the agen- descriptions for the Student during the week, from Au- bait of all types, maybe some ed to make plans right away. cy in the morning after sun- Learning Center. gust 1st through October I guess they will start to plow The Paulding Soccer Club night crawlers, some folks up. is expecting big things for 5th. use chicken inners or a piece the potatoes out first thing See Ya! 2nd ANNUAL GARDEN TREA- The 2017 Paulding Soc- in the morning. All the extra the 2017 season and excited of another fish; use two poles SURES CONTEST to announce that REGIS- cer Club Registration Form with different bait. natives were down helping in is available on our website the garden. TRATION IS NOW OPEN! Use good line 12, 14 up to By: Sarah Noggle, OSU at www.pauldingsoccerclub. Rapid River, their Sha- The auldingP Soccer Club 20 lb test. The thing is, don’t Extension Agriculture and com, on our Facebook page man, spent nearly all morn- 2016 Season consisted of 172 try to horse in a big catfish, Natural Resources, Pauld- ing with me trying to learn players and 33 coaches. We “Paulding Soccer Club” or just keep the line tight and ing County and Karen more of our language and our are looking forward to the by request at registration@ wear him out, he can break Jacobs, Paulding Master 2017 Season being bigger and pauldingsoccerclub.com. Gardener Volunteer Creating something new The Paulding County can give a person a great deal of satisfaction. Lately there Vagabond Village Veterans’ Service Of ce have been countless articles Restaurant The Paulding County Veteran’s Service Of ce is dedicated written about creating miniature gardens. So many ideas to aiding Paulding County veterans and their families in time By: Stan Jordan for those of us who were born 1st Cruise-In of the Season! of need. We have proof positive with a rather short supply of There are two basic services the agency provides: that there are The North Friday, May 12th, 5 - 8 pm originality. The Master Gar- Music of the Oldies 1 – Emergency Financial Assistance – Provide short term American Beaver here in the deners of Paulding County  nancial assistance to eligible veterans and their families Maumee River. are encouraging everyone Participants receive 10% off dine-in who demonstrate a need. This includes, but is not limited We have a good picture of aged 6 and up to enter their Cod & Chicken Buffet 4- 8 pm to, food, gas, mortgage/rent and assistance with utility a dead beaver and picture of a miniature garden in the Gar- Saturday, May 13th payments. 10 inch tree that he was work- den Treasures Contest held 2 – Claims Assistance – Provide services for veterans and Serving “Prime Rib” and Steak Specials ing on. during the Paulding County 4- 8 pm other claimants for help with VA claims for any federal, My page for the paper is all Fair from June 12-17. With Soup and Salad Bar state, or local bene ts. set up and so we will run the In addition to finding We also provide reimbursement for the cost of picture and some data in the great ideas in magazines and Mother’s Day, Sunday May 14th transportation to VA medical facilities in our area, or in the next issue. books, Pinterest is one the Smorgasbord 10am - 3 pm case where the veteran cannot drive himself, we will provide See Ya! best sources for getting your Broasted Chicken, Swiss Steak, Baked Ham a driver. creative, or maybe your copy- Salads & Desserts! Adults $13.95 Our of ce hours are Tuesday thru Friday, WBESC GOVERNING BOARD ing, juices flowing. Sugges- Sorry, No Reservations 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. MEETING NOTES 4/17/17 tions for containers, objects Arrangements can be made for after either purchased or hand- For Carryout, of ce hours appointments The Western Buckeye made for the garden and 419-899-2938 Any questions, please call 419-399-8285 ESC Approves Student plants are almost endless with Located 7 Miles East of Antwerp on US 127 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 9, 2017 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS burg, Maryland. In the North BIG CHANGES IN STORE FOR ANTWERP LOCAL SCHOOL American Envirothon, teams COMPETE AT AREA 1 ENVIROTHON from across the United States BROADCASTING PROGRAM and several Canadian provinces compete and test their environmental knowledge. How did this rewarding competition get its start? The Envirothon program originated in Pennsylva- nia in 1979 as a hands-on, outdoor competition to test high school students’ knowledge of natural resources and environmental issues. The Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts sponsored it. In 1988, the original name, Enviro-Olympics was changed to Envirothon. That year, Pennsylvania hosted the first National Envirothon, The Area 1 Envirothon was held April 26th at Rushcreek which consisted of teams Sportsmens Club in Hardin County. Paulding and Vantage from Pennsylvania, Massa- FFA participated in this event. Pictured here is Paulding chusetts, and Ohio. The first Team 1 members (Left to right) Kamdyn Etzler, Kalyn Strah- Ohio Envirothon was held Josh Ehlinger, Matthew Dooley, and Joel Steiner, all members of Student Technology Ser- vices (STS), prepare the new HD equipment for a live morning broadcast. ley, Macy Iller, Emma Horstman, and Courtney Luderman. the following year in 1989. Six By: Patrick Troyer, Educa- What is this contest you teams participated, with stu- tion Specialist ask? The Envirothon is a dents from East Knox High On April 26th, teams from multi-disciplinary, envi- School Capturing first place Paulding High School and ronmental problem-solving and representing Ohio in the Vantage Career Center com- competition put on by Soil 1989 National Envirothon. peted at the 2017 Area 1 En- & Water Conservation Dis- In 1990, the Envirothon virothon Competition held at tricts with help from our grew dramatically in Ohio, Rushcreek Sportsmens Club agency partners at the Ohio with more than sixty teams in Hardin County. Paulding Department of Agriculture, participating in four Area FFA under the direction of USDA-NRCS, and the Ohio Envirothons. Ohio hosted Advisor Staci Miller and Van- Department of Natural Re- the National Envirothon that tage FFA under the direction sources. This competition year near Zanesville with of Advisor Mike Miller rep- consists of a team of five high Maine, Maryland, and New resented Paulding County school students (grades 9-12) York joining the competition. at this competition. Pauld- train and compete in the ar- By 1993, the Envirothon was ing FFA had two teams with eas of soils, aquatics, wildlife, well established in Ohio and members, Katlynn Fuller, and forestry at regional, state on its way to becoming a truly Paige Fitzwater, Beth Yates, and national levels. Students national program. More than Daleigh Davis, and Kourtney are also challenged at each three hundred students par- Thomas making up Team 1 station to answer questions ticipated in five Area Enviro- and Courtney Luderman, on a Current Environmental thons in Ohio. The 1993 Na- Macy Iller, Kamdyn Etzler, Issue which this year focused tional Envirothon was held at Kalyn Strahley, and Emma on “Agricultural Soil & Water Niagara Falls, New York and Mr. Cord Ehrhart helps EYF students Houston Mansfield, Cole Seslar, Dalton Foreman, and Seth Rister put together flooring for the new broadcast set. Horstman. Vantage FFA Conservation Stewardship”. attracted teams from nine- also had two teams with the Each school is allowed to teen states and one Canadian ANTWERP JH TRACK COM- following members: Team bring two teams. province. The program has PETES IN TRI-MEET 1-Wyatt Miller, Gabe Evans, Students visit each of the grown every year since the Peter Wharry, Garrett Hen- four stations to answer ques- 1988 competition in Pennsyl- The Antwerp Jr. High derson, Blake Miller, and Lo- tions from a test that tests vania when just three states track teams traveled to Ayers- gan Shaner; Team 2- Caterina their general knowledge of competed to the thirty-two ville on May 1st on a cold, John, Tiffany Bigham, Skyler the subject while also answer- states and three Canadian windy and rainy day. The Lewis, Bronson Brown, and ing questions that are specif- provinces participating in the Archers ran against two very Kyle Kovac. ic to the site. Tests are then 1996 national competition good teams and the boys The Paulding Soil & Wa- scored from each station and held in Nebraska. Nova Sco- team lost to Fairview but ter Conservation District was tallied for an overall score for tia hosted the 2000 National beat Ayersville where as the proud to sponsor the regis- each team to determine plac- Envirothon. girls were defeated by the tration fees for both Pauld- ings. Teams are ranked first Through this competition, two favorites to win the con- ing High School & Vantage through fourth and a fifth not only do students have the (Continued from Page 1) ference this season. Some 1st place performances for the Career Center. This contest place alternate if the fourth opportunity to gain a greater Archers were Ryan VanVler- covered Area 1 for Ohio. Area place is unable to attend the awareness of environmental ah in the disc and the 1600 1 includes Allen, Auglaize, state competition which will issues and natural resource management, they also get meter relay team of Landyn Crawford, Defiance, Ful- be held at Ohio Christian Reyes, Justin Shaffer, Hunter ton, Hancock, Hardin, Hen- University June 11-13, 2017. the opportunity to meet and With the new set under construction behind them, senior Grant and Kaden Phares. On ry, Lucas, Marion, Morrow, Those who make it past the network with professionals from USDA-NRCS, ODA, Derek Reeb and sophomore Iris Sorrell broadcast the morn- the girls side Madyson Bauer Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, state competition advance was victorious in the 200 hur- ODNR, and Soil & Water ing announcements to the entire school district. Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, to the North American En- dles. They will be in action Conservation Districts mak- Williams, Wood and Wyan- virothon which will be held Big changes are coming official name and logo, also next Tuesday May 9th at the dot Counties. July 23-29, 2017 in Emmits- ing up Area 1. Through this to the Antwerp Local School created by students. Paulding Relays. networking, students also broadcasting program. Mr. Funds for many of these have an opportunity to learn Cord Ehrhart’s Engineering changes are possible thanks Have Something to sell? more about environmental Your Future (EYF) class has to a Martha Holden Jennings career opportunities and re- been hard at work creating grant Bagley and district Classified ads are $8.50 for 20 Beauty sponsibilities. To learn more a real set for the broadcast technology integrator Cathy words or less and only $.15 for IN BLOOM about the Envirothon compe- studio. EYF students de- Barnett wrote last spring. each additional word. Stop in for everyday low prices on tition, visit www.area1envi- signed sets, presented them everything for planting & gardening. to a panel of administrators rothon.org and see how your Get the best - I stump the rest • Annuals/Perennials and teachers, and are now Tree Trimming school can participate! Tree Removal CALL PAUL • Seeds constructing the set as a final This contest is made pos- Dead Limb Removal 260 -341-7255 • Herbs project for the school year. sible through the generous The new set is one of sever- GRAVES Storm Damage • Potted Arrangements Clean-Up donation of businesses across al changes the broadcast pro- TREE EXPERT FREE • Hanging Baskets 20 years experience Stump Removal Estimates • Vegetable Starts the boundaries of Area 1. A gram is undergoing. Earlier this school year, the broadcast • Bare Roots big thank you goes out to all crew integrated a major HD • Custom Planting businesses who lent their support! equipment upgrade and since • Bagged Mulch have transitioned the live • Fertilizers/Pesticides Once the scores were tallied, Paulding FFA Team 1 morning announcements to • Locally Crafted Garden Art a YouTube channel (available • And Much More! placed 22nd while Paulding from the school’s webpage). FFA Team 2 placed 25th. Van- Mrs. Kayla Bagley, advisor 11436 St. Rt. 49, Antwerp, OH tage FFA Team 1 placed 42nd and teacher of the broad- 419-258-9333 while Vantage FFA Team 2 cast program, says there will Spring Hours: placed 43rd. There were a to- be several other significant Sunday 12-5 • Closed Mondays tal of 49 teams in attendance. changes through the end of Tuesday - Saturday, 9-6 Great Job to our local teams! next school year, including an Paulding County’s Own PAGE 8 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 9, 2017 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] 6th GRADES COMPETE IN TRACK MEET AT WAYNE TRACE HIGH SCHOOL the bracket. SOFTBALL: New Haven (44), Decker (44) and Reoh- The other half features scored 14 runs in the top of ling (46) rounded out the Ea- Woodlan against host Churu- the fifth inning to pull away gle lineup. busco. from host Garrett for a 15-0 SOFTBALL: Savanah five-inning victory on Satur- Wasson hit a home run while NEW HAVEN & LEO SPORTS day. Hope Baker and Neveah ROUND UP The Bulldogs had scored Feasby added doubles to lead a lone run in the first to grab the Heritage Patriots to a 7-5 BASEBALL: Leo picked up the lead before sealing the win over Homestead in non- a doubleheader sweep of Gar- victory in the fifth. league softball action last rett on Saturday as the Lions TENNIS: The New Hav- week. posted victories by scores of en boys squad captured first The Lady Spartans jumped 10-1 and 12-9. place at the Don Merkler In- in front 1-0 with a single run A.J. Restivo had three vitational on Saturday. in the opening inning before home runs in the two contests The Bulldogs totaled 16 adding three more in the for the Lions, hitting one in points compared to second fourth to make it 4-0. the first game before adding place Wayne’s 10. South Side However, Heritage cut the two more in game two. finished third with six and deficit in half in the fifth to Max Minich added a home Northrop was fourth with get within 4-2 before answer- run in game two as well for three. ing with five runs in the top Leo while also recording the New Haven won four of of the seventh to grab the 7-5 win on the mound in the the five championships in the victory. opener. tournament. DeCamp took The Lady Patriots totaled Leo jumped in front 2-0 first in first singles while Jor- 13 hits in the contest com- after the first inning in the dan won second singles and pared to Homestead’s eight. The 6th grade students from Grover Hill, Payne, and Divine Mercy participated in a track opener before each team Miller captured third singles. Each team had two errors. meet at Wayne Trace High School. High school track members were there to help demon- scored in the second. The Li- DeCamp was a 6-0, 6-0 TENNIS: Erica Miller was strate and help with the different events. ons, though, put the game winner in the title match over the lone New Haven winner Vosmeier of South Side while in girls tennis action against SPORTS CARD SHOW away with a seven-run third ed sports for the 2017-2018 ers, Concordia, Garrett, Her- Jordan knocked off Sanchez Norwell as the Lady Bulldogs and 2018-2019 athletic sea- itage, Lakeland, Norwell and inning. Game two saw the Rail- of South Side 6-0, 6-1. Miller fell to the Knights in action Saturday May the 13th sons recently. West Noble. made it a clean sweep for the from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., In boys basketball, Wood- Woodlan is in Class 2A, roaders open a quick 3-0 lead recently. in the top of the first before Bulldogs at singles with a 6-0, Miller posted a 6-0, 6-0 at the Ramada Plaza Center lan will take part in Class 3A Sectional 34 along with Bluff- 6-0 win. and Travel Hotel (formally Sectional 22 along with An- ton, Bremen, Central Noble, the Lions answered with victory in third singles action three in their at-bat. In doubles, the Bulldog for the lone Bulldog victory as the Hotel Fort Wayne) locat- gola, Concordia, Leo, New Manchester, Prairie Heights, tandem of Shuler and Mason After Leo scored twice Norwell posted the 4-1 win. ed at 305 E. Washington Cen- Haven and Garrett. Wabash and Whitko. also claimed a title. ter Rd (exit 312a off of I-69) Heritage has been placed The boys soccer sectional more in the second, Garrett Lindsey DeCamp dropped answered with a five-spot in in Fort Wayne, Indiana there in Sectional 23 with Bishop assignments have Heritage, THE WOODLAN SPORTS a 6-0, 6-1 match in first sin- the top of the third for an 8-5 gles while Andrea Jordan fell will be a sports card and col- Luers, Marion, Mississinewa, Leo, New Haven and Wood- ROUND UP lectibles show. Dealers from Norwell and Bellmont. lan all in Class 2A, Sectional advantage. 6-4, 6-1 in second singles. the Tri-State region will be in Girls basketball alignment 23 along with Bellmont, Bish- The Lions took the lead for attendance with both sport for the next two seasons will op Luers and Norwell. good in the home half of the BOYS GOLF: Tyler An- WARRIORS HOLD ON FOR fourth with four more runs to derson shot a 36 and Ashby and non-sport cards and feature Woodlan in Sectional In girls soccer, Sectional WIN OVER PATRIOTS collectibles. Featured will be 22 with squads from Angola, 23 includes teams from Bell- go on top 9-8. Drummond carded a 40 to vintage and new singles, hob- Bishop Dwenger, Concordia, mont, Bishop Luers, Heri- Leo then added one more lead Leo to a 160-175 win in the fifth and two in the over East Noble in boys high FORT WAYNE - In a by boxes and supplies. Atten- Garrett, Leo and New Haven. tage, New Haven and Norwell game played at Parkview dance is free and the public is On the girls side in Sec- while Leo is in Sectional 22 sixth to seal the victory. Gar- school golf last week at Cedar rett got its final run in the top Creek. Field in Fort Wayne, Collin invited to attend. Please feel tional 23, Heritage is joined with teams from Columbia Jones tossed a complete game City, Bishop Dwenger, Con- of the sixth. Reid Zimmerman chipped free to bring your items in by Bellmont, Columbia City, allowing only four hits to for appraisal. For more infor- Bishop Luers, Marion, Mis- cordia and Garrett. Meanwhile, New Haven in a 41 for the Lions, who also pitch Woodlan past Heritage mation please contact Brian sissinewa and Norwell. Woodlan is found in Class defeated Alexandria Monroe got a 43 form Manning and a Mayne at 260-824-4867 or Football sectional assign- 1A, Sectional 40 along with 6-1 as well on Saturday. 45 from LaRocque. 5-3 last week in action at the Blackhawk Christian, Can- Tim Jordan got the win Shanton posted a 40 lead home of the Tin Caps. [email protected] or on ments also were releasedWe design our designs with facebook at mcs cards. Leo and New Haven being terbury, Manchester, South on the mound for the Bull- the Knights followed by Des- Luke Crilly picked up a placed in Class 4A, Region 20. Adams and Whitko. dogs, who never trailed in the per (42), Kerst (44), Bowker pair of hits and two runs bat- contest. Sean Ferguson hadWe design our designs a (49) and Alwine (51). INDIANA SECTIONAL AS- Other schools in the section- Lastly, the volleyball sec- ted in to lead the Woodlan home run for the Bulldog of- In other action, the Lions SIGNMENTS RELEASED al are Columbia City, Bishop tional assignments were re- offense while Cody Bratten Dwenger, South Side, Wayne, leased as well. fense. fell to Columbia City 169-183 also chipped in two hits and New Haven scored in the at Eagle Glen. The Indiana High School Jay County and Logansport. Heritage is in Class 3A, a run scored. Nolan Brooks Class 3A, Sectional 28 in- Sectional 23 where the Patri- top of the first and added two Drummond posted a 40 picked up a pair of hits for the Athletic Association released more in the second for a 3-0 with Anderson recording a sectional locations for select- cludes Bellmont, Bishop Lu- ots are joined by Bellmont, Warriors. Bishop Luers, Marion, Mis- advantage. After Alexandria 47. Zimmerman and LaRo- All of our beef is sissinewa and Norwell. Monroe answered with a sin- cque each finished with a 48 Leo and New Haven are gle run in the bottom of the and Manning added a 51 for WEST BEND PRINTING raised in the USA found in Sectional 22 along second, the Bulldogs added Leo. & Publishing can take care oodburn with Angola, Columbia City, one more in the third and two McCammon had a 38 to of all your printing needs! Ask your butcher where in the sixth to wrap up the 6-1 pace Columbia City with oodburnoodburn his beef comes from!! Bishop Dwenger and Garrett. Call us today at 419-258- Lastly, Woodlan will take victory. Harker adding a 43. Krider 2000.

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SALE DATE IHSAA BASEBALL MATCH- TH TH MAY 11 - MAY 14 UPS SET The Indiana High School Amish $ /ea Grab & Go Meals Athletic Association recently made pies 10.00 released its high school base- • Bacon wrapped ball sectional pairings for 2017. tenderloin with potato Plumrose Ribs $6.99 /ea In Class 3A at New Haven, (15-16 oz. pkg.) • Bacon wrapped the host Bulldogs will open with Angola while Garrett chicken thigh with tangles with Bishop Dwenger and Concordia plays Bish- potato BBQ Chicken $4.99 /ea $7.99 /ea op Luers in other first round Halves matchups. Leo opens tournament play against the Garrett-Bish- Our own Deli $4.99 /lb Sweet $ /lb Smoked Turkey op Dwenger winner. .88 At Bellmont, six squads Potatoes will square off for the right We carry only Chairman’s Reserve Beef & to win the sectional champi- Pork, which is the top 1/3 of USDA Choice. onship. Our goal is to bring you the Norwell battles Missis- very best product available to you. sinewa and Marion tangles with Bellmont in two quar- terfinal games. In semifinal play, Heritage will play Co- Saturday & Sunday lumbia City. BBQ Chicken Woodlan is in the Class 2A 11:00 until gone sectional hosted by Churu- busco. Canterbury plays Adams WOODBURN CARRIES THE BEST PRODUCE SELECTION Central and South Adams & FRESH CUT MEATS OFFERINGS IN THE AREA battles Bluffton in one half of Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 9 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 9, 2017 NEW SCORE BOARD FOR PAYNE BALL RAIDERS NAIL WILDCATS LOOK. ASK. DISCOVER. DAY The Raiders and Wild- cats faced off on the mound for some high school baseball action on Tuesday, May 2nd. Wayne Trace protected the plate for the duration of The sponsors, coaches and players are recognized at the event. the game, leaving Delphos On Friday, May 5 the hard the new board is work- and sponsors in attendance Jefferson to end their play Payne Ball Association met ing to make ball play a great standing out on the floor to without a single run. Wayne at the Elementary school for experience for the young be recognized. Trace chalked up a victory for a presentation of the sponsors kids. Before the presentation One note was the opening the home field by the end of and to announce all the new was a dinner with donations date was changed to May 13 the 7th inning. Final score: improvements going on at the for all involved. One particu- due to the flooding and rain Wayne Trace 2, Delphos Jef- ball fields. Some of the devel- lar business, Designer Cakes, the day before. Players and ferson 0. opments include new bleach- was recognized after they coaches will receive updated Score by the Innings: ers, a new electronic score- donated the cupcakes for the schedules once all is finalized Delphos Jefferson – 0 0 0 0 board, home plates and 9 new event. on the changes. 0 0 0 = 0; 2H, 1E sets of catcher’s equipment. The evening completed Wayne Trace – 0 1 0 0 1 0 x All of this goes to show how with all the kids, coaches = 2; 4H, 2E Winning Pitcher - Korbin Slade (5IP, 2H, 0R, 2SO, 1W) Vinyl & Canvas Save – Braden Zuber (2IP, 0H, 0R, 3SO, 1W) Indoor & Outdoor Signs & Banners Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Klopfenstein’s first grade students at Losing Pitcher - Caleb Grover Hill Elementary invited their parents and also grades Lucas (4-2/3IP, 3H, 2R, 1SO, pre-school - 6th grade to come and listen to their presen- 4W) West Bend Printing & Publishing tations at a day they titled: Look. Ask. Discover. Students Other Delphos Jefferson 419-258-2000 had worked on asking their own question, looking up and Pitcher - Brett Mahlie researching to find answers and then presenting their infor- Hitters of the Game: mation to their audience. Students asked questions about Wayne Trace – Seth Yens- RAIDER SOFTBALL WIN QUAD TRACK MEET AT tornadoes, worms, even ice cream! They enjoyed the oppor- ton 47.82; 2nd Fort Jennings er (double), Blaine Jerome tunity to present their hard work to the school. Pictured is OVER ELIDA ANTWERP 51.18; 3rd Continental 54.87 (single), Braden 1st Grader Brenan Miller 400m Dash – 1st Keller, C, Zuber (single), Jon Sinn Monday, May 1st The Antwerp, Continental, 55.1; 2nd Maag, FJ, 55.6; 3rd (single) Lady Raiders of Wayne Trace Edgerton, and Fort Jennings Weichart, FJ, 57.93; 4th East, Delphos Jefferson – Jace Cameron Doster (3AB 1R 2H Score by the Innings: played host to the Elida Bull- met up at Archer Field on A, 59.36; 5th Tice, C, 102.38 Stockwell (single), Jordan 0RBI 1BB 0SO 2LOB); Jaret Paulding – 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 = 5 300m Hurdles – 1st Roth, dogs in varsity softball play. May 1 for a high school track Boop (single) Miller (4AB 0R 0H 0RBI 0BB Wayne Trace – 1 0 0 0 0 2 The Lady Raiders were ag- event. E, 47.26; 2nd Ricker, FJ, 48.57; 2SO 7LOB); Cade McGarvey 0 = 3 3rd Harvey, E, 56.93 gressive in defense as they BOYS: PANTHERS POWER (2AB 1R 1H 0RBI 1BB 1SO Batting: 800m Run – 1st Herman, stalled the Bulldogs from Team Scores: STRIKES SPENCERVILLE 0LOB); Kolson Egnor (1AB Paulding – Audrey Manz scoring in the first 2 innings 1st Edgerton (E) 93, 2nd E, 0:02:20; 2nd Wieging, FJ, 0R 1H 0RBI 0BB 0SO 0LOB); (4AB 0R 0H 0BI); Ashlynn while managing 1 run in the Fort Jennings (FJ) 60, 3rd An- 0:02:26; 3rd Ryan, A, 0:02:26; Marcus Miller (4AB 1R 2H Rice (2AB 0R 0H 0BI); Mya first, then 2 in the third. Elida twerp (A) 33, 4th Continental 4th Hamblin, E, 0:02:31; 5th On Monday, May 1st the Paulding Panthers played in 1RBI 0BB 1SO 3LOB); Carson Andrews (4AB 2R 2H 0BI); swept in 3 in the 3rd as well, (C) 29 Warner, C, 0:02:31 Shull (2AB 2R 0H 0RBI 2BB Haylee Dominique (4AB 1R followed by 1 more in the 4th. Individual Events: 200m Dash – 1st Maag, FJ, baseball against the Spencer- ville Bearcats. It was great 1SO 2LOB); Evan Edwards 3H 2BI); Bailey Pieper (3AB Wayne Trace stepped up their Discus – 1st Mc- 24.5; 2nd Noriega, FJ, 25.84; (3AB 0R 0H 0RBI 0BB 2SO 1R 2H 1BI); Karissa Lucas game in the 4th by scoring 1, Clellan, E, 134’5; 2nd Drew, 3rd Butler, C, 25.96; 4th East, night for the Panthers as they blew the Bearcats away and 6LOB); Cole Heller (1AB 0R (4AB 1R 0H 0BI); Brianna then holding the Bulldogs, E, 114’; 3rd Stein, E, 105’11; A, 26.01; 5th Degryse, E, 0H 0RBI 0BB 0SO 0LOB) Gorrell (3AB 0R 1H 1BI); Jen plus scoring a final 3 in the 4th Gerdeman, FJ, 93’6; 5th 26.24 took the victory home. The final scores being Paulding Pitching: Stahl (2AB 0R 1H 1BI); Da- 6th inning. Final score was a Branham, E, 92’2 3200m Run – 1st Laney, A, Spencerville – Nolan leigh Davis (1AB 0R 0H 0BI); Raider home victory: Wayne Shot Put – 1st McClellan, 0:11:20; 2nd Jones, E, 0:12:17; with 8 and Spencerville with 0. (3.0IP 8H 7R 4ER 4BB 4SO Asia Arellano (2AB 0R 0H Trace 7, Elida 4 E, 40’11 1/2; 2nd Stein, E, 3rd Apt, E, 0:12:39; 4th Bech- 0HR); Ringwald (3.0IP 4H 1R 0BI); Megan Tope (1AB 0R Score by the Innings: 40’2; 3rd Keesbury, E, 36’6; er, C, 0:12:53 Score by the Innings: Spencerville – 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1ER 1BB 4SO 0HR) 0H 0BI) Elida – 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 = 4; 4th Mansfield, A, 35’8; 5th 4x400m Relay – 1st Ant- Paulding – Lupe Martinez Wayne Trace – Natalie 9H, 3E Branham, E, 35’7 1/2 werp 0:04:29; 2nd Edgerton B = 0; 2H, 2E Paulding – 0 5 2 0 0 1 x = (7.0IP 2H 0R 0ER 5BB 10SO Torman (4AB 0R 2H 0BI); Wayne Trace – 1 0 2 1 0 3 x High Jump – 1st Evans, 4:32:00 0HR) Emily Dyson (3AB 1R 1H = 7; 3H, 2E E, 6’2; 2nd Troyer, C, 6’; 3rd The Antwerp Track Invita- 8; 12H, 3E Batting: Standings: Spencerville 0BI); Megan Moore (3AB 0R Winning Pitcher – Maggie Recke, C, 5’10”; 4th Hoersten, tional that was scheduled for 9-11, Paulding 9-7 0H 0BI); Chelsea Sinn (4AB Crosby (7 innings, 9 hits, 4 FJ, 5’6”; 5th Prince, E, 5’4” Friday, May 5th was cancelled Spencerville – Meyer (3AB 0R 0H 0RBI 1BB 0SO 2LOB); 1R 1H 1BI); Kalin Gerber runs, 3 earned runs, 2 strike- 4x800m Relay – 1st Fort due to flooding & rain. PAULDING DEFEATS RAID- (3AB 1R 1H 0BI); Brooke outs, 4 walks) Jennings, 9:23:00; 2nd Ant- Blair (3AB 2SO 3LOB); No- lan (3AB 2SO 1LOB); Beck- ER SOFTBALL Greulach (3AB 0R 1H 0BI); Losing Pitcher – Kori Bak- werp 9:40:00; 3rd Edgerton LADY PANTHERS DOWN Alex Fast (3AB 0R 0H 1BI); BEARCATS er (2AB 1BB 1SO 1LOB); er (6 innings, 3 hits, 7 runs, 2 0:09:43 On Tuesday, May 2nd the Madilyn Brigner (3AB 0R 0H earned runs, 7 strikeouts, 7 110m Hurdles – 1st Ricker, Ringwald (2AB 1BB 1SO 1LOB); Kahle (1AB 1SO); Paulding Panthers took on 0BI); Trisha Strickler (2AB 0R walks) FJ, 17.37; 2nd Roth, E, 18.6; On Monday, May 1st the Wayne Trace Raiders. It 1H 0BI) Hitters of the Game: 3rd East, A, 19.07 the Paulding Panthers girls Market (1AB 1BB); Lee (3AB 1H 1SO 2LOB); Litsey (2AB was an exciting game as the Winning Pitcher – Audrey Wayne Trace – (11-6) – 100m Dash – 1st Noriega, played the Spencerville Bear- Raiders took the lead in the Manz (7.00IP 7H 3R 2ER 3BB Emily Dyson (single), Kea- FJ, 11.35; 2nd Keesbury, E, cats. The scores between the 2SO 1LOB); Thiery (3AB 1H 1LOB) 1st inning, but quickly lost 2SO 1HR) gann Parrish (single), Alex 11.71; 3rd Eickholt, FJ, 12.15; two teams stayed close for the it to the Panthers in the 2nd Losing Pitcher – Madilyn Fast (single) 4th Wieging, FJ, 12.31; 5th first 3 innings, until the Pan- Paulding – James Mourey (3AB 2R 3H 3RBI 1BB 2LOB); inning. The Panthers man- Brigner (7.00IP 9H 5R 5ER Elida – (6-14) – Lauren Herman, E, 12.47 thers took a nice lead in the aged to stay ahead, with final 3BB 3SO 1HR) Kesler (single), Kelsey Good- 4x200m Relay – 1st Edger- 4th inning. The finals scores Lupe Martinez (2AB 1H 1RBI 1LOB); Preston Johanns (4AB scores being Paulding with 5 Standings: Paulding: 8-9, man (double), Kori Baker ton 0:01:45; 2nd Fort Jennings being Paulding with 4 and and Wayne Trace with 3. Wayne Trace: 11-7 (single), Katelyn Sumption 0:01:53; 3rd Antwerp 0:02:11 Spencerville with 2. 1R 2H 2RBI 0BB 1SO 2LOB); (home run), Lindsay Brock- 1600m Run – 1st Recker, Score by the Innings: lehurst (single), Addie Miller C, 5:06:00; 2nd Harvey, E, Spencerville – 1 1 0 0 0 0 (2 singles), Maddie Murphy 5:18:00; 3rd Ryan, A, 5:25:00; 0 = 2 Have your A/C (double), Lauren Alexander 4th Hamblin, E, 5:33:00; 5th Paulding – 0 1 1 2 0 0 x = 4 (single) Becher, C, 5:35:00 Batting: System Serviced 10% OFF 4x100m Relay – 1st Edger- Spencerville – BP.Swartz (2AB 1R 1H 0BI); D.Price Before it Gets services (4AB 0R 2H 1BI); J.Muhol- Money off services performed. land (4AB 0R 0H 0BI); K.May Not valid on oil changes, tire rotations and tires. 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Williams St., Paulding • www.stykemainchevy.com PAGE 10 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 9, 2017 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] ANTWERP JH BASEBALL juice, milk BREAKFAST & LUNCH PAYNE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH POST BIG VICTORY OVER Lunch MENUS 5/10 – 5/16 RAIDERS 5/10 – Cheeseburger sand- wich, french fries, baked Breakfast Antwerp JH Boys grabbed beans, asstd canned and fresh 5/10 – Mini pancakes, sau- an early lead on its way to fruit, milk ALSO: Chef salad sage, juice, fruit, milk a 19-1 victory over Wayne OR variety of sandwiches w/ 5/11 – Coffee cake, juice, fruit, milk Trace 7th Grade on Tuesday. salad bar 5/11 – Chicken alfredo, 5/12 – Pancake, sausage The Archers scored on a dou- wrap, juice, fruit, milk ble by Chase Clark, a single green beans, cooked peas, cheese stick, dinner roll w/ 5/15 – Breakfast pizza sau- by Luke Krouse, a double by sage, juice, fruit, milk butter, asstd juices/canned Zach Lockhart, and a single 5/16 – Ham, egg & cheese in the first inning. and fresh fruit, milk ALSO: croissant, juice, fruit, milk Another big inning was Chef salad OR variety of Lunch thanks to a double by Luke sandwiches w/salad bar 5/10 – Pizza stix, marina- Krouse, a single by Luke Mc- 5/12 – Pizza rippers, ro- ra sauce OR Rectangle pizza, Dorman, a single by Zach maine lettuce salad w/dress- layered salad, juice box, asstd Lockhart, a walk by Dusty ing, broccoli & cauliflower w/ fruit, milk Bidlack, a walk by Mason dip, asstd canned and fresh 5/11 – Cheese lasagna with Steel, and a single by Landon fruit, milk ALSO: Chef salad sauce, vegetable blend, garlic Lee. OR variety of sandwiches w/ toast OR Pretzel, marinara Steel earned the win for salad bar sauce, cheese cup, asstd fruit, the Archers. He threw three 5/15 – Chicken nug- milk innings, surrendering one gets, tator tots, carrot sticks, 5/12 – Honey BBQ rib OR Front Row: Alyvia Thomas, Kaedance Shaffer. Second Row: Blake Dunn, Dillon Slone, -Ty run, four hits, striking out dinner roll w/butter, asstd brautwurst, peppers & on- canned and fresh fruit, milk ions, oven potatoes OR Salad son Gerber, Amber Stoller, Chloe Coombs, Monica Williams. Back Row: Emily Thrasher, three, and walking one. Mc- Cole Morehead, Kevin Bauer, Anna Wells, Kiara Bahena, Jude Stoller Dorman threw two innings, ALSO: Chef salad OR variety bar, garlic breadstick, asstd as two relievers helped An- of sandwiches w/salad bar fruit, milk 5/15 – Salisbury steak, twerp Archers finish off the 5/16 – Salisbury steak, EAST ALLEN COUNTY development opportunities, ing, and experiment with mashed potatoes w/gravy, whipped potatoes w/gravy, SCHOOL’S NUTRITION empowering them to help welding and discovering ro- victory. green peas, dinner roll OR Antwerp collected 14 hits. green beans, dinner roll w/ MANAGER WINS STATE their school meal programs botics. butter, chocolate chip cookie, Salad bar, garlic bread, asstd flourish. Session1, Maker-Factur- Clark, Lockhart, Krouse, and fruit, milk RECOGNITION asstd juices/canned and fresh Deb Carper will be hon- ing is for students in grades Hunter Sproles each collect- 5/16 – Chkn chunk salad, ed multiple hits for Antwerp. fruit, milk ALSO: Chef salad In honor of School Lunch ored at the ISNA Annual 6-8 and will be held June lettuce & cheese, tomatoes, Conference in November of 26-29 with a focus on man- Clark, Krouse, and Lockhart OR variety of sandwiches w/ pretzel b.stick OR Asstd en- Hero Day this Friday, May each drove in three runs to salad bar 5th, the non‐profit Indiana this year and also at the SNA ufacturing skills. Session tree items, oven fries, asstd. Annual National Conference 2, Discovering STEM is for lead Antwerp Archers. School Nutrition Associa- fruit, milk in Atlanta, Georgia in July! students in grades 5-6 and The Archers move to 9-0 WT PAYNE, GH & DIVINE tion (ISNA) would like to MERCY SCHOOLS BREAK- announce that Deborah The mission of the Indi- will be held July 17-20 with on the season. PEVS ELEMENTARY BREAK- ana School Nutrition Asso- a focus on pre-engineer- FAST & LUNCH MENUS FAST & LUNCH MENUS Carper from Leo Jr./Sr. High School has been awarded the ciation is to provide educa- ing and Session 3, Explor- ANTWERP HIGH SCHOOL 5/10 – 5/16 5/10 – 5/16 Manager of the Year Award, tion, programs and services ing STEM is for students in LUNCH MENUS 5/10 – 5/16 for members which promote grades 7-8 and will be held Breakfast considered the highest honor Breakfast a school nutrition manager quality child nutrition. July 24-27 with a focus on 5/10 – Mini corndogs, 5/10 – Mini pancakes/sau- 5/10 – Bkfst burrito, juice, engineering skills. sage, milk, juice can earn. The award recog- green beans, apple, milk fruit, milk nizes a cafeteria manager REGISTER NOW FOR SUM- “This is a great oppor- 5/11 – Potato wedges w/ 5/11 – Cheese omelet, 5/11 – Muffin, cheese stick, MER STEM CAMP tunity for kids to get out of toast, milk, juice who has demonstrated ded- meat & cheese, corn, pears, juice, fruit, milk ication and ingenuity to im- the house and away from milk 5/12 – Mini cini/apple bo- 5/12 – Cereal or cereal bar, Northwest State Commu- their televisions and video sco stick, milk, juice prove his or her school meal 5/12 – Hodge podge pizza, juice, fruit, milk program. nity College will be hosting games,” stated, Tori Wolf, tossed salad, applesauce, milk 5/15 – Ham/cheese ripper, 5/15 – Yogurt, goldfish three weeks of STEM Camp camp coordinator. “Kids milk, juice Deb has more than 30 5/15 – Grilled chicken on grm, juice, fruit, milk years in school food services for area middle school stu- will have an opportunity bun, baked fries, fruit, milk; 5/16 – Egg/cheese muffing, 5/16 – Pancakes, juice, dents in June and July. to see how things work and milk, juice and continues to serve all of no salad bar fruit, milk her students with love and Science, Engineering, will create things themselves Lunch Lunch Technology, Math and Man- utilizing the science and 5/16 – Breakfast waffles, 5/10 – Cheeseburger sand- compassion. She has built sausage, hash brown, orange 5/10 – French toast sticks, a strong team at the Jr./Sr. ufacturing are the focus of a math behind each project.” wich, french fries, baked hash browns, sausage, tomato summer camp opportunity Summer STEM Camp for juice, milk; no salad bar beans, fruit, milk High School where they are juice, fruit, milk family and often refers to her for area middle school stu- students in grades 5-8. The 5/11 – French toast sticks 5/11 – fish sticks, oven camps run from 9:00 a.m. – WAYNE TRACE JR/SR HIGH employees as “her girls.” A dents. NSCC faculty will w/syrup, hash brown pattie, potatoes, fresh vegetables, 3:00 p.m. each day. There are BREAKFAST & LUNCH natural leader, Deb leads her provide a fun and interactive sausage links, orange juice, bread, fruit, milk experience for students that still seats available for in- MENUS 5/10 – 5/16 fruit, milk team by example‐‐ always 5/12 – Cheesy bread, mari- going the extra mile. Deb is have completed grades 5-8. terested students. For more 5/12 – Cheese or pepper- nara sauce, green beans, fruit, The camps will be hands- information visit: www. oni pizza rippers, fresh broc- not only very active in her Breakfast milk school and community, but on and touch on a variety northweststate.edu/2017- 5/10 – Mini pancake/sau- coli, carrot sticks w/dip, fruit, 5/15 – Chicken on bun, of subjects include coding, summer-stem-camp or milk has also served in several sage, juice, milk steamed carrots, tomato capacities in her local ISNA holograms and magnets, email twolf@northweststate. 5/11 – Cheese omelet/ 5/15 – Chicken nuggets, juice, fruit, milk building rockets, 3D print- edu. french fries, cooked carrots, chapter. She is currently toast, juice, milk 5/16 – Corn dog, baked elf grahams, fruit, milk serving as Chapter Treasur- 5/12 – Cinnamon roll, beans, tomato juice, fruit, er. 5/16 – Mini corn dogs, ta- milk DERCK’S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES juice, milk tor tots, baked beans, fruit, “Dedicated cafeteria 5/15 – Sausage pizza, juice, milk managers work tirelessly to 15193 Rd. 45 milk OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY implement projects and sup- Antwerp, Ohio 45813 BREAKFAST & LUNCH 5/16 – Egg/cheese muffin, PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL port initiatives to ensure stu- MENUS 5/10 –5/16 dents have access to healthy 419-258-2512 meals and to improve their 419-506-1902 OSU Alumni Club of Breakfast dining experience,” said Lori Mulch Colors: Van Wert/Paulding Counties Presents 5/10 – Bkfst pizza, juice, Shofroth, President of the Red, Brown, and Gold; fruit, milk Indiana School Nutrition NEW COLOR: BLACK 5/11 – Saus-egg burrito, Association. “Deb exem- “Buckeyes After Hours” Black Dirt and Small Gravel. juice, fruit, milk plifies excellence in school Everything is in Bulk FREE Willow Bend Country Club 5/12 – Asstd cereals, juice, foodservice, going above and ADMISSION Friday May 12 • 5-7 PM fruit, milk beyond to enhance the East 5/15 – Mini pancakes, Allen County Schools com- juice, fruit, milk munity.” Taco Dinner Special Guest - Cornelius Green 5/16 – Warm cinn roll, The Manager of the Year Hors d’oeuvres & light finger food provided juice, fruit, milk Award is in honor of Louise Fundraiser By The Club - Cash Bar Lunch Sublette, a leader in school nutrition in her state and in Attire - Buckeye Casual 5/10 – Popcorn chkn, whip Where: Youth Leadership Building potatoes, bread, romain let- the national School Nutri- Questions Call: 419.238.3525 tuce, salad, fruit, milk tion Association. During her Paulding County Fairground 5/11 – Sloppy Joe on wh gr 43 years in the profession, When: Friday, May 19th • 4:30 - 8:00 bun, California blend, veggie Sublette worked in many Come Join Us For A Fun Buckeye Evening! sticks, fruit, milk areas of foodservice—pub- What is included: 5/12 – Cheese pizza, corn, lic schools, colleges, hos- carrot stix, fruit, milk pitals and elderly feeding 5/15 – Mini pancakes, sau- programs. Sublette dedicat- sage patty, celery stix, carrot ed her career to honoring stix, fruit, milk school nutrition profession- 5/16 – Corn dog, baked als and ensuring those who beans, celery stix, fruit, milk work in school cafeterias have access to professional 2 Tacos • Rice & Beans • Drinks

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Hist. that there will be no local 99 percent of schools are at cess for schools to serve Society met at the Woodburn food served at the Wood- least partially compliant. 1 percent flavored milk Library, Thursday, April 27, burn Summer Fest 2017 this Well, only in Washington through the school meals 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The meet- year. No churches are serv- can that be considered proof programs. USDA will seek ing was called to order by ing meals and there will be that the system is working to publish an interim rule as Pres. Gerig, with a Pledge to no food tent. There will be as it was intended,” Perdue soon as possible to effect the the US Flag and welcome to only outside vendors. The said. “A perfect example change in milk policy. all present. The minutes of parade on Sat. June 24 is at is in the south, where the “I’ve got 14 grandchil- schools want to serve grits. dren, and there is no way the March meeting were read 10:00 A.M. We plan to open and approved and a letter was But the whole grain variety that I would propose some- up at the Community Cen- has little black flakes in it, thing if I didn’t think it was read from the March speaker, ter at 11:30. “First time visit” Dick Loney, who spoke on the and the kids won’t eat it. The good, healthful, and the refreshments will be served school is compliant with the right thing to do,” Perdue “Legend of the Brass Cannon when you visit at that loca- Found in the Maumee River”. whole grain requirements, said. “And here’s the thing tion. Woodburn Historical Also discussed was informa- but no one is eating the about local control: it means tion from a “Payne Reflector” items will be on display at grits. That doesn’t make any that this new flexibility in 1909 that spoke of a cannon that time and location. sense.” will give schools and states that was said to be found in The May meeting will The specific flexibilities the option of doing what Flat Rock Creek in Paulding be the 4th Thursday of May are: we’re laying out here today. Co. that had been left there by (26th) at 7:00 at the Wood- Whole grains: These are not mandates on Gen. Anthony Wayne. More burn Library. Please join us. Schools are experiencing schools.” The program will be: JOHN- challenges in finding the Perdue lauded the efforts information to follow on that Pictured are Josiah Stoller, Aleena Wheeler, Dr. Carl Jeffery, SON’S ISLAND CONFED- full range of products they of the nation’s food service at a future meeting. Principal Jody Dunham, and Dr. Jessica Jeffery-Mohr Member Dustin Adams ERATE PRISON CEME- need and that their students staff in serving healthful, brought pictures and infor- TERY. Johnson’s Island is Dr. Carl Jeffery and Dr. 1st graders, Vantage Pre- enjoy in whole grain-rich appealing meals and under- Jessica Jeffery-Mohr of Jef- school, Wee Care Learning mation of “Marlin “Red” located in Lake Erie within form. They need continued scored USDA’s commitment Renner”, a race car driver who fery-Mohr Dentistry of Van Center, and Payne Elementa- flexibility in meeting the to help them overcome any the Bay of Sandusky, Ohio. Wert are very happy to an- ry. There were 785 who par- was born in Woodburn, Indi- During Civil War years this whole grain requirements remaining challenges they ana in 1926 and was killed in nounce that Josiah Stoller ticipated in the coloring con- for school meals. face in meeting the nutri- island was a Northern prison was the second place winner test and 1265 dental kits were a racing accident in 1962. He camp for mainly Southern USDA will allow states tion standards. of the coloring contest to cel- given to the kids during the to grant exemptions to “The hard work and ded- is buried in Darke Co. Ohio. Officers. During its 3 years of Society members were going ebrate National Children’s program! During the months schools experiencing hard- ication of the people who operation, more than 15,000 Dental Health Month. Josiah of January and February, Dr. ship in serving 100 percent prepare nutritious meals for to put together information men were incarcerated there. on this personality. received a $50 gift certificate Jessica Jeffery-Mohr visited of grain products as whole- our children should serve A handful of escapees were to Wal-mart Supercenter. the schools and gave out kits President Gerig asked grain rich for School Year as an example to all, and successful. More than 200 Aleena Wheeler was the $20 that included a sticker, pencil, 2017-2018. USDA will take we will continue to support members to share any con- would never leave. Ghosts gift certificate recipient. and a toothbrush. tributions. Harold Gerig all necessary regulatory ac- them,” Perdue said. “We are said to have been seen The contest included pre- Josiah, Aleena, the teach- tions to implement a long- also have a responsibility brought an “anonymous” in the cemetery and Heidel- schoolers to first graders from ers, and staff were very excit- item that was in the trunk of term solution. to our shareholders and our berg Univ. conducts yearly Lincolnview, Calvary Pre- ed for their students. If you Sodium: customers – the American his car. He showed this large archeology digs at this pris- school, Convoy Preschool, would like to see the other For School Years 2017- taxpayers – to provide our item on his cell phone and on site. Program by Caroline First United Methodist Pre- winners of the contest go to 2018 through 2020, schools school children with health- members checked it out after Zimmerman (Member of the school, Parkway, Van Wert www.JMFamilyDentistry. will not be required to meet ful and nutritious meals in the meeting at his car loca- Daughters of Union Veterans Early Childhood, Van Wert com. Sodium Target 2. Instead, the most efficient and cost tion. The Pres. brought news of the Civil War). schools that meet Sodium effective way possible.” items on Blue Cast Miner- For more information AG SECRETARY PERDUE increasing fiscal burdens as Target 1 will be considered al Springs which she shared contact: Pres. Gloria Gerig at compliant. with members. MOVES TO MAKE SCHOOL they attempt to adhere to 1-260-632-5268 or Rec. Sec. existing, stringent nutrition The time frame will pro- The Woodburn Summer MEALS GREAT AGAIN Caroline Zimmerman at 419- requirements. According to vide schools and the school The deadline for ads and Fest 2017 was discussed with 258-2222 USDA figures, school food nutrition industry with the article submissions is Friday U.S. Secretary of Agri- certainty and predictabil- at 5:00 p.m. culture Sonny Perdue an- requirements cost school districts and states an ad- ity they need to make ap- nounced that the U.S. De- propriate plans for creating The West Bend News is pub- partment of Agriculture ditional $1.22 billion in Fis- lished weekly with news from The West Bend News cal Year 2015. At the same foods with the appropriate (USDA) will provide greater amount of sodium. During Northeast Indiana and North- READER PICK-UP LOCATIONS flexibility in nutrition re- time costs are going up, west Ohio. 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Grabill: Save-A-Lot, Grabill Grover Hill: Ross’ Gas Station, “This announcement is Home Hardware, Grabill Country Sales N&N Quick Stop the result of years of feed- Harlan: Marathon, Harlan Do- back from students, schools, Hicksville: Sailers, Shell Station, and food service experts Lassus Handy Dandy, McDon- nuts, Harlan Cafe, iAB Bank Delivery about the challenges they ald’s, H20, Senior Center Hoagland: Mel’s Town Market, Hoagland Pizza Pub are facing in meeting the Receive 52 issues for only Latty: Kohart’s Surplus & Sal- final regulations for school Monroeville: Mel’s Deli, The $48.26 per year. What a great deal! vage. Country Inn Living Center meals,” Perdue said. “If kids Village of Heritage, Phillips 66 Melrose: Morning Star Conve- aren’t eating the food, and Gas Station, Dollar General Delivery to: nience Store it’s ending up in the trash, Name: ______New Haven: Curves, Milan Cen- they aren’t getting any nu- Oakwood: Rhees’ Market, The Address: ______Landing Strip, The Oakleaf, Coo- ter, New Haven Branch Library, trition – thus undermining Mail this form Ken’s Meat Market, New Hav- per Community Branch Library, the intent of the program.” ______along with your TrueValue Hardware en Bakery, Paterson Hardware, “I commend Secretary Richard’s Restaurant, New Haven City ______State _____ Zip ______Paulding: Paulding Co. Car- Perdue for taking this im- check to: negie Library, Chief, Corner Chamber, Crumback Chevrolet. portant step,” said Mon- Phone: ______Hahn Systems Market, Integrity Ford, Napa tague. “We have been Email: ______West Bend News True Value, Maramart, Dollar Woodburn: Clip -N- Tan, Sam wanting flexibility so that PO Box 1008 Is this a gift? Yes No General, Dairy Queen, Holly & Carter’s Pizza, Woodburn schools can serve meals Antwerp, OH 45813 Wood and Vine, Paulding Coun- Hardware, Bob’s Restaurant, that are both nutritious and From: ty Senior Center, Rite Aid, Ace Woodburn Xpress, Country palatable. We don’t want Name ______Hardware, Gorrell Bros., Albert Oasis, Woodburn Branch Library, kids wasting their meals by Your paid home Automotive, Paulding Court- Financial Partners, Love’s Travel throwing them away. Some Contact: ______delivery will begin house, Paulding Co. Bookmobile, Center, Woodburn Meats & of our schools are actual- ______Susie’s Bakery, Paulding VFW Produce, Heckley Outdoor ly using that food waste as when the free Post 587, Paulding Co. OSU Ex- compost. That shouldn’t be If your business or organization would like to circulation ceases happening.” bring in potential clients, contact us about being a customer pick-up location for the WBN. for your zip code. Read it online for FREE at westbendnews.net Schools have been facing PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 9, 2017 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] costs; Shall have no contact DONATION MADE TO ANTWERP MUSIC BOOSTERS with victim; Shall maintain SHERIFF’S SALE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF general good behavior REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE General Code, Section 11681 General Code, Section 11681 Edward Z. Menke, Hamil- Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Revised Code, Section 2329.26 ton, OH; Falsification; Guilty; THE STATE OF OHIO, THE STATE OF OHIO, Defendant to pay all fines PAULDING COUNTY: PAULDING COUNTY: and costs; Placed on standard MIDWEST COMMUNITY FEDERAL BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., probation; Complete GED; CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, Plaintiff, Complete Thinking For A vs. vs. Change program; Complete THOMAS J. GRANT, ET AL., MARY ANN SHEPHERD, ET AL., 20 hrs community service; Defendants, Defendants, Secure a valid driver’s license; Case No. CI 17 021. Case No. CI 17 014. Maintain employment; Re- Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above port probation today entitled action, I will offer for sale at public entitled action, I will offer for sale at public Andrew S. Snyder, Na- auction, at the East door of the Courthouse auction, at the East door of the Courthouse in the Village of Paulding, in the above in the Village of Paulding, in the above poleon, OH; Seat belt/drive; named County, on Thursday, the First day named County, on Thursday, the First day Guilty; Case was waived by of June, 2017 at 10:05, the real estate lo- of June, 2017 at 10:15, the real estate lo- defendant cated at: cated at: Serdar Yesilay, Cliffside 16171 State Route 111, 7573 County Road 87, Park, NJ; FTY emer vehicl; Cecil, Ohio 45821 Paulding,Ohio 45879 Parcel Number: 16-22A-008-00 Parcel Number: 28-33S-015-00 Guilty; Case was waived by A full legal description of this property and 28-33S-016-00 defendant is on record at the Paulding County Engi- A full legal description of this property The Antwerp Elementary School student council recently donated almost $195 to the An- Nathan L. Bradley, Mont- neer’s Office located in the basement of the is on record at the Paulding County Engi- twerp Music Boosters. The students raised the money through a pajama day. Holding the pelier, OH; Drive/FRA susp; Courthouse. neer’s Office located in the basement of the check is third grader Griffin Kosch. Pictured in the back with the student council members Dismis; At the states request Said premises appraised at Forty-five Courthouse. are Boosters parent Laura Boesch and band director Andrea Newell. Thousand and No/100 ($45,000.00) Dollars Said premises appraised at Seventy-five the charges are dismissed at and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds Thousand and No/100 ($75,000.00) Dollars defendant’s cost of that amount on the first sale date. and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds PAULDING COUNTY COURT Kaja Holdings LLC, Co- OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; Travis J. Schlatter, Cecil, In the event this property does not sell on of that amount on the first sale date. RECORDS lumbia, SC; Zoining viola- Case was waived by defen- OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; the above date, a second sale will be held In the event this property does not sell on tion; Guilty; Defendant found dant Case was waived by defen- on the 15th day of June, 2017 at 10:05. On the above date, a second sale will be held this date, there will be no minimum bid. on the 15th day of June, 2017 at 10:15. On Criminal/Traffic Disposi- guilty; Shall pay all fines and Kelly M. Fanale, New dant this date, there will be no minimum bid. costs; pay or collections date Haven, MI; Seat belt/pass; The purchaser will be responsible for any tion Report Randall Sulfridge, Latty, costs, allowances, and taxes which the pro- The purchaser will be responsible for any Yvonne M. Gonzales, 8/25/17 Guilty; Case was waived by OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; ceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. costs, allowances, and taxes which the pro- Oakwood, OH; Dom vio- Kaja Holdings LLC, Co- defendant Case was waived by defen- The appraisal of this property was com- ceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. lence; Dismis; Case dismissed lumbia, SC; Zoning violation; Scott D. Dangler, Oak- dant pleted without an interior inspection. Nei- The appraisal of this property was com- Guilty; Defendant to pay all wood, OH; Seat belt/pass; ther the Sheriff’s Office nor the appraisers pleted without an interior inspection. Nei- per state; Without prejudice; Katie H. Davis, Dupont, are responsible for the condition of the ther the Sheriff’s Office nor the appraisers Costs to defendant; Pay or fines and costs; Pay or collec- Guilty; Case was waived by OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; property at the time the purchaser takes are responsible for the condition of the collections date set for 8/25/17 tions date set for 8/25/17 defendant Case was waived by defen- possession. property at the time the purchaser takes Donald O. Coughenour, Derek J. Carter, Paulding, Dennis F. Price, Paulding, dant Purchasers are advised they have no possession. OH; Agg menacing; Dismis; OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; legal right to access this property until Purchasers are advised they have no Fostoria, OH; Left of center; Breck E. Ripke, Payne, the Sheriff’s Deed has been filed with the legal right to access this property until Dismis; Upon motion of the Case dismissed per state; Case was waived by defen- OH; Child restraint; Guilty; Paulding County Recorder’s Office. the Sheriff’s Deed has been filed with the state this matter shall be dis- Without prejudice; Costs dant Case was waived by defen- TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on Paulding County Recorder’s Office. day of the sale with the balance to be paid waived Dorothy A. Ratliff, Pauld- TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on missed; Without prejudice; dant before the deed is issued. day of the sale with the balance to be paid Costs waived Jared R. Leskow, Defi- ing, OH; Seat belt/drive; Max G. Potter, Hicksville, The successful bidder will before the deed is issued. ance, OH; F.R.A. susp; Guilty; Guilty; Case was waived by have 30 days from the sale date to obtain Sawyer L. Temple, Payne, OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; The successful bidder will OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; Proof of financial responsi- defendant Case was waived by defen- an examination of title at their expense, if so desired. Should such examination disclose have 30 days from the sale date to obtain Case was waived by defen- bility provided; Defendant Kala D. Wells, Cincinna- dant the title to be unmarketable by any defect an examination of title at their expense, if so dant shall pay all fines and costs ti, OH; Theft; Dismis; Case Steven M. Pflueger, Mon- in the court proceedings or the existence of desired. Should such examination disclose any outstanding interest rendering the title the title to be unmarketable by any defect Robert P. Noneman, by 5/26/17 or will be sent to dismissed per state; Without roeville, IN; Seat belt/drive; in the court proceedings or the existence of collections prejudice; Costs to defendant unmarketable, the successful bidder has 30 Paulding, OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; Case was waived by days to file a written motion requesting the any outstanding interest rendering the title Guilty; Case was waived by Samuel P. Manz, Pauld- Scott A. Roussey, Mon- defendant sale shall be set aside. If the court finds unmarketable, the successful bidder has 30 roeville, IN; O.V.I./under the title unmarketable, the court will refuse days to file a written motion requesting the defendant ing, OH; DUS (fail/rein); Amir Sakic, Arnold, MO; sale shall be set aside. If the court finds Guilty; Defendant shall pay inf; Dismis; CT A dismissed to confirm the sale or fix a reasonable time, Jerel A. Tousley, Oak- Seat belt/drive; Guilty; Case not to exceed 90 days, within which the de- the title unmarketable, the court will refuse wood, OH; Seat belt/drive; all fines and cost by 5/4/17 without prejudice was waived by defendant fect of title may be corrected. to confirm the sale or fix a reasonable time, not to exceed 90 days, within which the de- or will be sent to collections; Scott A. Roussey, Mon- Taxes shall be prorated to the Guilty; Case was waived by Landon T. Tracy, Pauld- fect of title may be corrected. defendant Proof of financial responsibil- roeville, IN; No tail lights; ing, OH; Seat belt/drive; date of the sale and paid from the sale proceeds.ated to the date of the sale and paid Taxes shall be prorated to the ity provided Guilty; Pay all fines and costs date of the sale and paid from the sale pro- Derek J. Carter, Pauld- Guilty; Case was waived by from the sale proceeds. ceeds. ing, OH; Aggrav menacing; Brenda L. Whitsitt, Shel- by 7/31/17 or will be sent to defendant Sheriff Jason K. Landers Sheriff Jason K. Landers Dismis; Case dismissed per by townshi, MI; FTY emer ve- collections Shane C. Antoine, Pauld- Paulding County, Ohio Paulding County, Ohio hicl; Guilty; Case was waived Brenda R. Breckler, Cecil, www.pauldingohsheriff.com state; Without prejudice; Cost ing, OH; Child restraint; www.pauldingohsheriff.com by defendant OH; Bike-mtr cycle; Guilty; Michael C. Wahl, Attorney for Plaintiff waived Guilty; Case was waived by Jacqueline M. Wirtz, Attorney for Plaintiff Megan B. Draper, Payne, Case was waived by defen- defendant dant Sean A. Holt, Paulding, PUBLIC NOTICE OF ANNU- iting nurses; hospice and Alexandra Fusu, Nor- OH; Seat belt/pass; Guilty; AL MEETING inpatient hospice programs; ridge, IL; Seat belt/drive; REAL ESTATE AUCTION Case was waived by defen- Private Duty Services, Inc. Guilty; Case was waived by dant defendant The boards of the three and VNA Comprehensive 14715 IRVING RD Holly McVey Flores, nonprofit corporations that Services, Inc. encompass pri- (Between Bruick & Milan Center) Robert M. Weible, Oak- Paulding, OH; Seat belt/drive; constitute Community vate duty home care, adult wood, OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; Case was waived by Health Professionals, Inc. SAT., JUNE 3 at 10AM Guilty; Case was waived by defendant day care and grant programs. will each be in session for AUCTION HELD ON-SITE defendant Zachary T. Schlegel, The public is hereby no- OPEN HOUSE/INSPECTION DATES: Patrice R. Kinnie, Pauld- their annual meeting on May tified of this opportunity to 5/16, 5-7pm & 5/20, 9-11am Paulding, OH; Seat belt/drive; SELLERS: VICTOR & LORI ANN GRABER ing, OH; F.R.A. susp; Pled no Guilty; Case was waived by 15, 7:00 p.m. at 1159 West- meet with the board of any or wood Dr., Van Wert. JOIN US FOR THE AUCTION OF THE YEAR at this Allen County Amish cont., found guilty; Pay all defendant all corporations. For more in- home beautifully situated on 18± acres (offered in two tracts) with a fines and costs by 12/29/17 or Emily H. Pontious, De- Community Health Pro- formation call 419-238-9223. beautiful 5,000+ sq. ft. home and large buildings ready to meet their will be sent to collections; De- fessionals, Inc. includes vis- new owner! The barns are currently set up for calves but could be easily fiance, OH; Seat belt/drive; reconfigured to accomodate horses stalls/arena, equipment storage or fendant shall pay $25.00 per Guilty; Case was waived by Estate & Real Estate Auctions many other options! Join us on either May 16th or 20th to see it for month commencing 5/26/17; defendant yourself and keep your eyes open for more details coming soon! Community Controll Two; Charles S. Adkins, Oak- 30 hrs of community service; wood, OH; Seat belt/drive; Show proof of insurance by Guilty; Case was waived by MORE INFO ONLINE AT 5/5/17; 27 jail days reserved Serving Northeast Indiana Bradley Realty, Inc. www.BidBradley.com defendant Lawrence Pate, Antwerp, Thomas C. Johanns, & Northwest Ohio OH; Zoning violation; Dis- Paulding, OH; Guilty; Case Let Our Local Expertise LEGALS: mis; Case dismissed per state; with a National Presence FORFEITED LAND SALE was waived by defendant Auditor’s Sale of Real Estate - Revised Code, Sec. 5723.05 Without prejudice; Costs Kodie Miller, Indianapo- Work for You! The land, lot, part of lot, in the County of Paulding, State of Ohio, forfeited to the State waived lis, IN; DUS-OL forf; Dismis; for the non-payment of taxes, together with the taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, Lawrence Pate, Antwerp, CT A dismissed Jerry Ehle • 866-340-0445 interest, and costs charged on them, agreeable to law, and the date on which this land, Edward Z. Menke, Hamil- SchraderFortWayne.com lot, and part of lot will be offered for sale, are contained and described in the following list: OH; Zoning violation; Dis- To be offered for sale beginning at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 26, 2017, and continue mis; Case dismissed per state; ton, OH; F.R.A. susp; Guilty; from day to day thereafter, at the Paulding County Auditor’s Office, in the Courthouse, Without prejudice; Costs Pay all fines and costs by Paulding, Ohio on which property of the amount of (see below) is currently owed for taxes, 12/29/17 or will be sent to col- with assessments, charges, penalties, interest, and costs: waived Time of Sale Parcel # Address Amount Owed Katlin Pate, Antwerp, lections; Shall pay $25.00 per 10:00 A.M. Parcel #01-14D-031-00 14436 Rd. 171, Defiance, Ohio $7,333.74 month commencing 5/26/17 Parcel #29-07S-019-01 910 Van Wert St., Latty, Ohio $7,459.48 OH; Zoning violation; Dis- Parcel #30-06S-012-00 414 W. Harrison St. Paulding, Ohio $6,788.16 mis; Case dismissed per state; Edward Z. Menke, Hamil- Notice is hereby given to all concerned, that if court may enter the deficiency judgment Without prejudice; Costs ton, OH: High beams; Guilty; the taxes, assessments, changes ,penalties, against the stockholder holding a majority of Shall pay $25.00 per month International Cub Cadet, John Deere, Ford, Case, Bolens, interest, and cost charged on the list are not the corporation’s stock. waived Jacobsen, White, Oliver, Cockshutt, Harley Davidson, lawn and paid into the county treasury and the county Public Notice is hereby given that all such Katlin Pate, Antwerp, commencing 5/26/17; Has a treasurer’s receipt produced for the payment, real property to be sold at public auction may POC date of 12/29/17 garden tractors, mowers, pulling tractors, tires, parts. Customized, before the date mentioned in this notice for be subject to federal tax lien that may not be OH; Zoning violation; Dis- Jason R. Mehring, De- original and many rare tractors. Online bidding available. the sale, each tract, lot, and part of lot, so extinguished by the sale, and purchasers or mis; Case dismissed per state; forfeited, on which the taxes, assessments, any such real property are urged to search fiance, OH; Seat belt/drive; charges, penalties, interest, and costs, and the federal tax lien index that is kept by the Without prejudice; Costs AUCTION: Sat, May 20 at 9:00am that the sale will be adjourned from day to day county recorder to determine notice of a fed- Guilty; Case was waived by until each tract, lot and part of lot specified in eral tax lien has been filed with respect to any waived defendant 1109 West St, Evansport, OH the list has been disposed of, or offered for such property. Robert E. Miller, Cecil, Paul Bullinger, Clover- sale. Public Notice is hereby given that said pur- If the tract, lot or part of lot, so forfeited, is sold chaser is subject to any and all assessments OH; Confine of dog; Guilty; dale, OH; Seat belt/drive; for an amount that is less than the amount of not certified to the Paulding County Auditor Case was waived by defen- Guilty; Case was waived by the delinquent taxes, assessments, charges, by date of signature. Said assessments will penalties, and interest against it, the court, be due and payable to the Paulding County dant defendant in a separate order, may enter a deficiency Treasurer at the following tax collection. Dennis Schmiedel, Oak- Harold A. Ricker, Pauld- AuctioneerDarrenBok.com judgment against the last owner of record of (419) 769-2399 the tract, lot, or part of lot, before its forfeiture Signed April, May 5, 2017 wood, OH; Dom violence; ing, OH; Set belt/drive; to the state, for the amount, of the difference; —Claudia J. Fickel, Pled no cont., found guilty; Guilty; Case was waived by Auctioneer: Darren L Bok CAI, GPPA if that owner of record is a corporation, the Paulding County Auditor Defendant to pay all fines and defendant Owner: Ken Robarge

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2 columns x 3 inches = $72 x’s 1 run(s) = $72 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 13 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 9, 2017 WAYNE TRACE APRIL STUDENTS OF THE MONTH SHERIFF’S SALE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF The West Bend News REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE General Code, Section 11681 General Code, Section 11681 Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Sudoku Puzzle THE STATE OF OHIO, THE STATE OF OHIO, PAULDING COUNTY: PAULDING COUNTY: DITECH FINANCIAL, LLC, PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, 13 9 Plaintiff, Plaintiff, vs. vs. ERIC C. FLINT, ET AL., DEREK L. BAUMERT, ET AL., 3 8 Defendants, Defendants, Case No. CI 17 001. Case No. CI 16 136. 6 4 Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the East door of the Courthouse auction, at the East door of the Courthouse 5 8 in the Village of Paulding, in the above in the Village of Paulding, in the above named County, on Thursday, the First day named County, on Thursday, the First day of June, 2017 at 10:00, the real estate lo- of June, 2017 at 10:10, the real estate lo- 95 cated at: cated at: 7954 Broughton Street, 7923 Road 206, Wayne Trace Jr/Sr High teachers recently nominated and Paulding, Ohio 45879 Antwerp, Ohio 45813 voted upon the April Students of the Month. Those nomi- 47 6 Parcel Number: 22-07S-008-00 Parcel Number: 14-18S-006-00 nated were 7th graders Bailey Adams, Rachel Stoller, Faith A full legal description of this property A full legal description of this property Meraz, and Lacee Lindeman; 8th graders Tiffany Sinn, Alli- is on record at the Paulding County Engi- is on record at the Paulding County Engi- 7 9 1 4 neer’s Office located in the basement of the neer’s Office located in the basement of the son Dyson, Julie Sinn, and Sam Rager; 9th graders Madison Courthouse. Courthouse. Elston, Breanna Huffine, Jacob Hull, and Morgahn Butler; Said premises appraised at Twelve Said premises appraised at Sixty Thou- 10th graders Evan Proxmire, Derek Myers, Daniel Ramey, 5 8 3 Thousand and No/100 ($12,000.00) Dollars sand and No/10 ($60,000.00) Dollars and Adynn Elston, and Carissa Laukhuf; 11th graders Jake Kuhn, and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of of that amount on the first sale date. that amount on the first sale date. Gilly Wiseman, Kalid Gerber, and Autumn Banks; and 12th 245 In the event this property does not sell on In the event this property does not sell on graders Lindsy Rivera, Monique Goings, and Seth Yenser. the above date, a second sale will be held the above date, a second sale will be held The students receiving the most votes, and awarded Student Answers to “Sudoku puzzle on Page 15” on the 15th day of June, 2017 at 10:00. On on the 15th day of June, 2017 at 10:10. On of the Month are shown: 7th grader Bailey Adams,You are 8th invited grad to a - Thursday this date, there will be no minimum bid. this date, there will be no minimum bid. celebration of learning er Sam Rager, 9th grader Morgahn Butler, 10th grader Ady- lawn approximatelyApril every 3rd, 2014 five CHANGE FOR WESTERN The purchaser will be responsible for any The purchaser will be responsible for any nn Elston, 11th grader Jake Kuhn, and 12th graderat Lindsy days.128365749BUCKEYE ESC BOARD costs, allowances, and taxes which the pro- costs, allowances, and taxes which the pro- Oakwood Elementary! 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. ceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. ceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. Rivera. Way to go Raiders! 5741293864. Mow when your lawn MEETING The appraisal of this property was com- The appraisal of this property was com- is dry to avoid clogging your pleted without an interior inspection. Nei- pleted without an interior inspection. Nei- To: Brian P. & Jessica M. Re- health and appearance of the mower. Wet grasses stick to The Western Buckeye ESC ther the Sheriff’s Office nor the appraisers ther the Sheriff’s Office nor the appraisers 963874152 inhart lawn. Each of the following Oakwood Elementary are responsible for the condition of the are responsible for the condition of the your mower, and clogs can governing board will hold its 5/5/17: tips play an important part in 309 N. First Street property at the time the purchaser takes property at the time the purchaser takes cause3 problems. 5 2 However, 6 4 if 7 regular 8 9 monthly 1 meeting on possession. possession. Kees Grain Farms, Inc.; your lawn’s appearance. Oakwood,you absolutely Ohio 45873 have to mow May 24 at 6:00 in the Pauld- Purchasers are advised they have no Purchasers are advised they have no Sec. 7, 1.591 acres; To: Logan 1. Sharpen your mower when it is wet, make sure to ing office. This is a change legal right to access this property until 896512437 legal right to access this property until Koch blades. Do this at least once a wash out the cutting area from the original day of May the Sheriff’s Deed has been filed with the the Sheriff’s Deed has been filed with the Crane Twp.: Paulding County Recorder’s Office. Paulding County Recorder’s Office. year or as frequently as need- of 417938265the mower immediately 10. 5/2/17: TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on ed to keep them sharp for the David McCullough & when you are finished. This day of the sale with the balance to be paid day of the sale with the balance to be paid best cut. Sharp mower blades makes7 it 8 much 9 easier 2 to 5 keep 3 6 1 4 before the deed is issued. before the deed is issued. Stephanie McCullough; Lot Like the West Bend News on give a clean even cut to your the mower problem free and The successful bidder will The successful bidder will 10, Sec. 18, 4.466 acres; To: 645781923Facebook and... have 30 days from the sale date to obtain lawn. Additionally they help clean. have 30 days from the sale date to obtain Mollie Clem & Tyler Coressel receive regular updates as to an examination of title at their expense, if so an examination of title at their expense, if so prevent tearing and shred- 5. Alternate mowing di- desired. Should such examination disclose desired. Should such examination disclose 5/3/17: 231496578what is happening Kyle J. Hughes; Lot 3, Sec. ding the grass blades, which rection. This aids in achiev- the title to be unmarketable by any defect the title to be unmarketable by any defect can give your grass an off-col- throughout the week. in the court proceedings or the existence of in the court proceedings or the existence of 19, 0.275 acres; To: Aaron ing a quality appearance. For any outstanding interest rendering the title any outstanding interest rendering the title Hughes or appearance. instance, if you mowed hori- unmarketable, the successful bidder has 30 unmarketable, the successful bidder has 30 Harrison Twp.: 2. Adjust the cutting height zontally last time, mow diag- Legal Notice days to file a written motion requesting the days to file a written motion requesting the on the mower throughout the sale shall be set aside. If the court finds sale shall be set aside. If the court finds 5/2/17: onally next time. Cutting in the title unmarketable, the court will refuse the title unmarketable, the court will refuse Joshua M. Leinbach; Sec. season. For spring and fall, different directions tends to Notice is hereby given to confirm the sale or fix a reasonable time, to confirm the sale or fix a reasonable time, 6, 0.465 acres; To: Haydan W. mower settings should be at keep the grass blades more that piersma, phillip not to exceed 90 days, within which the de- not to exceed 90 days, within which the de- Parisot & Jamie M. Hicks a medium height. By doing erect and ensure a more even fect of title may be corrected. fect of title may be corrected. duane is Jackson Twp.: this in early spring, mowing Taxes shall be prorated to the Taxes shall be prorated to the cut. DBA PHILLIP date of the sale and paid from the sale pro- date of the sale and paid from the sale pro- 5/1/17: at medium height will remove —Jim Gerig ceeds. ceeds. Sarah A. Rood, et al; Sec. the top brown part of the Jonathan Green Lawn DUANE PIERSMA Sheriff Jason K. Landers Sheriff Jason K. Landers 18, 1 acres; To: Rex E. & Bar- blades and let more sunlight Care Consultant, Grabill & filed with the Paulding County, Ohio Paulding County, Ohio bara A. Reighter reach the grass plants to en- www.pauldingohsheriff.com Woodburn Hardware Do It Secretary of State. www.pauldingohsheriff.com Paulding Twp.: courage early green-up. Avoid Melissa N. Hamble, Attorney for Plaintiff Best File # 944946300021 Carson A. Rothfuss, Attorney for Plaintiff 5/1/17: mowing too low which causes Fred Pieper; Sec. 2, 6.377 PAULDING COUNTY REAL Paulding Village: stress to the lawn. Mowing acres, 1.5 acres; To: Fred O. & too low eliminates the leaf ESTATE TRANSFERS 5/4/17: Susan N. Pieper Phyllis J. Tod Crossland & surface. Losing leaf surface Washington Twp.: reduces the plants’ ability O&H Asphalt Paving Antwerp Village: Susan B. Benefic Crossland; 5/3/17: to perform photosynthesis. 5/1/17: Outlot 11003, 4.4274 acres; Elizabeth A. Crosser; Lot Seal Coating • Asphalt Paving Pamela L. Herber; Sec. 27 To: Phyllis J. Tod Crossland 12, Sec. 29, 0.172 acres; To: During summer or drought, higher adjustment settings Stone Work • Free Estimates! outlots, 0.244 acres; To: Fed- & Susan B. Benefic Crossland Elizabeth A. Crosser, LE eral National Mortgage Asso- Blue Creek Twp.: should be used during the Serving the surrounding areas. hotter months when the grass ciation 5/4/17: LAWN CARE FOR THE Charlene Friesner, trustee; growth is slower. This also 5/3/17: HOMEOWNER Antwerp Paulding Payne Sec. 8, 134.95 acres; To: Char- helps your lawn maintain 877-240-8123 Community Improvement lene Friesner, trustee better drought tolerance with Coporation; Outlots, Sec. Carryall Twp.: Mowing hotter temperatures and less 260-446-9686 34, 0.792 acres; To: Board of 5/4/17: Now that the grass has rain. Remember, the hot- County Commissioners of Russell J. & Rochelle E. been growing, we would ter and drier, the higher you Paulding County Ohio Reinhart; Sec. 34, 0.91 acres; like to share with you a few should set your mower. guidelines on mowing. Many 3. Never cut off more than 2AUCTIONS ADOPTION NOTICE homeowners take mowing one-third of the grass height. 13120 CHERRY STREET, LEO, INDIANA IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TIONER AND REL- for granted not realizing how Cutting off more than a third •Personal Property: Saturday, May 13 @ 9AM PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO JUDGE MI- ATIVES OF THAT much impact it has on the creates a physiological shock CHAEL A. WEHRKAMP SPOUSE, TERMI- •Real Estate: Tuesday, May 16 @ 6 PM In the Matter of the Adoption of Kayla NATE ALL LEGAL that can make it more sus- Faye Mullins RELATIONSHIPS PUBLIC NOTICE ceptible to disease. Frequent Personal Property Case No. 2017-5003 BETWEEN THE MINOR AND YOU Carryall Township will hold a mowing with a regular mow- NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION Antiques & Collectibles • Shop & Woodworking Tools • Furni- AND THE MINOR’S OTHER RELA- Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. on May FOR ADOPTION BY PUBLICATION TIVES, SO THAT THE MINOR THERE- er or using a mulching mow- ture & Household • Lawn & Garden • 2004 Honda Pilot 4x4 To: Eric Michael Collins, natural father AFTER IS A STRANGER TO YOU AND 9, 2017 at the Antwerp Fire Hall. At er will avoid the necessity of of Kayla F. Collins THE MINOR’S FORMER RELATIVES the April 11, 2017 township meeting bagging your lawn clippings; Real Estate You are hereby notified that on the 7th FOR ALL PURPOSES. IF YOU WISH the Trustees passed a resolution day of April, 2017, Chad A. Mullins filed TO CONTEST THE ADOPTION, YOU to amend the Carryall Township however, you may catch the Waterfront, 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home in the Court an Application for Adoption MUST FILE AN OBJECTION TO THE clippings if you prefer. The WEST BEND NEWS of Kayla F. Collins, a minor whose date PETITIONER WITHIN FOURTEEN Zoning Regulation Section to on Full Basement of birth is 5/16/2001. This Court, located DAYS AFTER PROOF OF SERVICE OF include: Marijuana cultivators, important thing is not to Wednesday: 9/28, 10/5 at Paulding County Courthouse, 115 N. NOTICE OF THE FILING OF THE PETI- processors and retail dispensaries let the grass get so high that Williams Street, 2nd Floor, Paulding, TION AND OF THE TIME AND PLACE are prohibited within all districts. 2x5 Ohio 45879 will hear the Petition on 30th OF HEARING IS GIVEN TO YOU. IF mowing removes more than day of May, 2017 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. It YOU WISH TO CONTEST THE ADOP- —Deb Wyckoff one-third of the grass blade. @ $9.00 col/in = $90.00 is alleged in the Application, pursuant to TION, YOU MUST ALSO APPEAR AT Carryall Township Fiscal Officer O.R.C. 3107.07 that Eric M. Collins is an THE HEARING. A FINAL DECREE OF For best results, mow your 2X = $180.00 unsuitable parent who has failed without ADOPTION MAY BE ENTERED IF YOU justifiable cause to provide more than FAIL TO FILE AN OBJECTION TO THE de minimis contact with the minor child ADOPTION PETITION OR APPEAR AT Looking for a Home? Need to sell? It’s a or has not provided for the maintenance THE HEARING. and support of the minor as required by This notice is being issued pursuant to Call Me Today! law or judicial decree for a period of at Rule 4.4 of the Ohio Rules of Civil Proce- least one year immediately preceding the dure and will be published once a week filing of the adoption petition. for six (6) consecutive weeks. The last Becky Strickler, A FINAL DECREE OF ADOPTION, publication will be made on May 23, 2017 Realtor® Seller’s IF GRANTED, WILL RELIEVE YOU SELLER: MARCIA FRITZ | Auction Manager: Jerry Ehle OF ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RE- SPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING THE Market!Call Today RIGHT TO CONTACT THE MINOR, 888.766.8627 CALL FOR BROCHURE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE: AND, EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO A 419.769.1157 and I will get SPOUSE OF THE ADOPTION PETI- 260-749-0445 • 866-340-0445 [email protected] Results for You!SchraderFortWayne.com COOK, BURKARD & GORRELL, LTD. 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503 Jefferson Ave.• Defiance, OH 43512 “We Choose to Give” PAGE 14 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 9, 2017 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL PROM 2017: A NIGHT ON THE NILE EACS: 14 small things. I love to hear realize that they CAN do it, Favorite Teaching Mo- kids groan because we have whether it be read, a math ment: I love watching my to stop a project for the day. concept, write, etc... I love to students as they persevere I love watching the kids get see the smile on their faces! and achieve understanding something that they didn’t When students ASK to miss and mastery of a challenging understand the day before. It recess to have me continue a concept. Their faces light up is so special when they thank read aloud to see what is go- with joy and the excitement you for helping them or tell ing to happen next! penetrates and encourages you they will miss you. I love Beth Bultemeier, New Ha- everyone in the room. watching them collaborate ven Intermediate Amber Stouder, Paul with peers as elementary Subject Area: Grade 5 Harding Junior students at the beginning of Number Of Years Teach- Subject Area: Instruction- the year and then like young ing: 24 al Coach adults by the end of the year. Number Of Years with Number Of Years Teach- Teaching is full of small mo- EACS: 25 ing: 20 ments that mean the world to Favorite Teaching Mo- Number Of Yers Teaching me. These are my favorite. ment: During my years at with EACS: 20 Robert Tonkel Jr., Leo Jr. New Haven Elementary I Favorite Teaching Mo- Sr. High worked with some amazing ment: My favorite teaching Subject Area: Physics, As- people. Each year we would moment was the day we re- tronomy, Chemistry And ICP take our fifth graders to either ceived ISTEP score the year Number Of Years Teach- Camp Pottawatomie or Camp I taught 7th grade Math. We ing: 25 Crosley for a 3 day 2 night raised our scores 20% over the Number Of Years with trip. During these camping previous year’s scores. When EACS: 17 trips you were able to see your the principal read the scores, Favorite Teaching Mo- students in a completely dif- the entire school erupted ment: My favorite teaching ferent environment. It was Prom Court: Back Row (L-R): Miah Coil, Jacee Harwell, Ryan Woodring, Audrey Manz, with cheering because we had moment was a humbling ex- amazing to see how different Molly Meeker, Aaron Horstman, Kaitlynn Fuller, Taylor March; Front Row (L-R): Logan more than achieved our goals perience for me. It resonates leaders emerged in this new Bradford, Jesse Goings, Michael Dangler, William Deisler as a school. That was a year with me till this day and it oc- setting, and the bonds and that we truly all were a team curred 17 years ago. Prior to friendships that formed. One and worked hard to improve teaching at Leo I was at Paul such year I had a group of they are using in their current student success. Harding. I came in knowing young ladies, several new to professions. Kevin Jehl, East Allen my stuff academically hands East Allen. I love to see them Harding Attendance University down. I thought I was cul- now, years later, some with Area Subject Area: Social Stud- tural smart as well. I came families, and still the best of Rachel Remenschneider, ies to realize I was not cultural friends. It warms my heart to Southwick Elementary Number Of Years Teach- smart, quite the opposite I know this friendship had its Subject Area: Reading ing: 37 am sorry to say. I had a stu- beginnings in my classroom Specialist Number Of Years with dent who kept bringing food and was solidified on one of Number Of Years Teach- EACS: 33 into my first period class, and these many trips to camp. ing: 11 Favorite Teaching Mo- I had a no food in the class Doreene Biggins, New Number Of Years with ment: My favorite teaching room policy, period. And at Haven Middle EACS: 6 moment is that moment this early time in my career Subject Area: Mathemat- Favorite Teaching Mo- when a student (past or cur- it was my way or the high- ics ment: My favorite teaching rent) tells me that I made the way. I was fit to be tied and Number Of Years Teach- moment would be from my course interesting and active. was ready to make an exam- ing: 19 Years first year of teaching. I was This is my favorite moment ple out of him. It was then I Number Of Years with young, naive, and thought I because it means the student had an established teacher in EACS: 4 Years was ready for anything. I was left my class with a positive the building intervene and Favorite Teaching Mo- wrong, and quickly found out experience and a desire to tell me more about my rule ment: There have been many that I had so much to learn. learn more. To me that means breaking student. He told me exceptional teaching mo- Queen-Molly Meeker; King-Aaron Horstman At the end of my first year, I “mission accomplished”. I might want to consider his ments in my career so it is had two parents approach me Leo Attendance Area life outside of my class room difficult to pick just a single (continued from page 1) Subject Area: Agriculture and explain how much of a Lori Fipp, Cedarville Ele- before judging him. You see event. I had the privilege to difference I had made in the mentary the student came from a bro- teach at an inner city school, ing up their neighborhoods Science And Business lives of their children. Subject Area: 1st Grade ken home, no father in the my two favorite subjects, and landscaping, building Number Of Years Teach- Before the year had start- Number Of Years Teach- picture, a mentally disturb math and social studies. I had models of wigwams while ing: 22 ed, their children were not ing: 8 mother. He continued to tell a student who had me for both we learn about Native Amer- Number Of Years with excited to attend school and Number Of Years with me the only regular meals the classes. He was not a particu- icans, dressing up as famous EACS: 21 were very timid and shy. EACS: 8 student can count on getting larly happy young man and Hoosiers as a culminating Favorite Teaching Mo- By the end of the year, they Favorite Teaching Mo- was the breakfast and lunch tried greatly to be difficult. activity to a research paper, ment: Over the years there walked in the room with ment: I received a picture that served at school. Here I was On the second day of class- or working with high schools have been many favorite a smile and didn’t want to represents one of my favorite worried that he was blowing es I knew I had to do some- students who teach us how to teaching moments but I leave. This reminds me ev- teaching moments. The stu- off taking my all‐important thing to convince him that I use Powerpoint, it is always would have to say what sticks eryday, that we are making a dent who wrote this message notes and participating in was not the enemy. I squatted eye‐opening to see a different out the most to me is when difference even if we feel dif- on the white board had quite class at a 110% level. While down next to his desk and side of students outside of the I am out in the community ferently. a few challenges growing up. he was trying to get the mini- whispered to him, “You and classroom. Seeing them take and I run into former stu- Catherine Spencer, Prince Her young years were filled mum for breakfast. It was that I are going to tangle and I’m all that we’ve learned about in dents that come up to me and Chapman Academy with many hardships. Before day that I learned to teach to going to win”. He looked over the classroom and apply it to thank me for what I taught Subject Area: 4th Grade I met her, she was having dai- the whole student. at me with a scowl on his face, activities and experiences in them while in school. They General Education ly outbursts in her classroom New Haven Attendance then proceeded to burst into their lives is always reward- say they didn’t realize it at the Number Of Years Teach- (the room next to mine at Area laughter. This of course, made ing. time but that while they were ing: 14 the time). Her teacher didn’t Kimberly Romary, New me laugh as well. For you Chris Hall, Heritage Jr. taking classes they were able to learn a skill or trade that Number Of Years with know what to do with her. Haven Primary see he was a strapping, over Sr. High The child was angry and de- Subject Area: All 6 foot tall young man and I fiant. She was being sent out Number Of Years Teach- am a 5 foot nothing woman. of the room frequently for her ing: 32 Through that connection, I uncontrollable behavior until Number Of Years with became a trusted adult as he she and I had a small con- EACS: 32 shared with me the trials in versation in the hallway one Favorite Teaching Mo- his life. One of his greatest day on her way out. This led ment: When the students concerns was that he would to a few more conversations. Then, she convinced the administrators that she would behave herself if they would Hospice Nurses Executive Assistant Needed let her be a student in my classroom. She finished the Make a difference serving patients & families in a year in my classroom. From unique, hospice-only setting. CMH is seeking an Executive Assistant to round out its administrative team. that day on it was a turning The successful candidate will be not only be efficient and organized, but be point for her as a student and Full-time/Part-Time RN intuitive and proactive. Assignments include, but are not limited to, for me as a teacher. She left Specialized nursing related to pain and document creation, meeting coordination, event management, and contract this message for me on the symptom management, palliative and end-of- management. This position will work closely with the Foundation and the last day of school and I will life care. Hospice experience a plus, training Auxiliary, and may be assigned human resources, medical staff, or marketing treasure it always. It is my re- minder of the teacher I want provided. Comprehensive, nonprofit offering projects or events. This individual will come in contact with the public, to always be, the one that can stability, competitive wages, rewarding work. vendors, physicians, and board members. Because of this contact, the make a difference. successful candidate must act and look professionally. This candidate will Christie Sharp, Leo Ele- have access to confidential human resources and other information so mentary confidentiality is a must. An Associates in Office Administration or related Subject Area: 6th Grade field preferred. Other degrees will be considered if relevant to the position Number Of Years Teach- and / or healthcare. Work experience may be substituted for education. ing: 15 Apply online, Call or Stop-In Candidates with 5 or more years in a similar role are preferred. Healthcare Number Of Years with EACS: 15 experienced a plus. Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center Favorite Teaching Mo- Ronda Lewis, RN Apply online at: www.cmhosp.com ment: I have so many favor- 6817 St. Rte. 66 N., Defiance, OH 43512 208 North Columbus Street • Hicksville, OH 43526 ite teaching moments that it 419-782-4131 is hard to pick just one. My www.ComHealthPro.org favorite moments are the Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 15 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 9, 2017 die before he was 18 as he the most poignant moments fall fails to supply about one Sudoku solution

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Payne…May 10, 11, 12 – 9 211 Emerald Rd. - Pauld- the following statement: 9 passed her second portion lan Elementary am-6 pm…Rocking Chair, ing, Ohio 45879. No lawn first thing in the spring 13 of the End of Course Assess- Subject Area: Grade 2 or after a rainfall when the “The people of the Amer- HP All-In One Printer (Per- phone calls please. ican agriculture communi- ment. She ran to me and gave Number Of Years Teach- fect for College Student!)… FREE KITTENS 8 wks soil is still moist. The next me a big hug because she said ing: 25 Humidifier, De-Humidifier, old. Litter trained. Frigid- best time to do this is in the ty are made of hardy stock she knew that I would be the Number Of Years with 32” TV Stand and 32” TV, aire Gallery series SS refrig. fall. The key is to use a light and can withstand their fair most excited for her. This EACS: 25 Table with chairs, Stroller, 6 yo, runs and looks like roller. Heavy rolling on wet, share of hardship, but just student’s parents have partic- Favorite Teaching Mo- Longabarger Baskets, Hil- new. $350 or BO. 419-258- heavy clay soils can cause the same, they should know ipated very little in her educa- ment: I enjoy sharing the figer Car Seat, Kids Table 2308 p harmful soil compaction. that their USDA stands with tion throughout her 4 years love of reading and learning with Chairs, Paint, Lots and FT. DEFIANCE An- When soil becomes overly them during this natural while at NHHS. She is now with students. I especially Lots of Puzzles, Toys, Balls, tiques. Find your trea- compacted, the grass roots calamity. We have seen le- going to graduate with a Core enjoy seeing former students Cookbooks, Stuffed Ani- sures at our over 4,000 have a much harder time vee breaks and flooding in 40 diploma and without the as they mature and become mals, Purses and Bags, Lots sq. ft. location at 402 growing deeper to help the the wake of storms, some of assistance of the wavier. young adults. of Shoes and Boots, Girls Clinton Street, Defiance. grass thrive. It is not recom- which have caused the loss Tim St. Peters, East Allen Andrea Brooks, Woodlan Clothes 12 months-Size16, Hours: Mon-Sat 10–5. mended to roll a new seed- of life, and USDA is ready to Alternative Jr/Sr High Boys Clothes 4-7, Adult up bed, since the new seedlings assist in any way we can. We to 3X, Many Miscellaneous Phone: 419-782-6003. tf Subject Area: Social Stud- Subject Area: Intense In- HELP WANTED: Morn- will take root easier in loose have USDA employees in Items. every county in this nation, ies terventions DEADLINES FOR CLAS- ing/daytime waitress. soil. Simply use a garden Number Of Years Teach- Number Of Years Teach- Part-time. Apply in per- rake to level the soil in new- and our people will be visi- SIFIEDS are Mondays at 12, ble as they work to support ing: 24 ing: 7 NOON! son. Good Times Saloon, ly seeded areas. Number Of Years with Number Of Years with Payne, Ohio. p18-19 (The Scotts Company has people battling the flooding. EACS: 22 EACS: 7 provided most of this infor- As always, our thoughts and Favorite Teaching Mo- Favorite Teaching Mo- growth and/or small success- LAWN CARE FOR THE mation.) prayers are with our agri- ment: Working in the Alter- ment: For me, each day brings es our students experienced HOMEOWNER —Jim Gerig culture community, but our resources will be with them native Program in East Allen its ups and downs, with no throughout the year, each Grabill & Woodburn too.” for the last 22 years, I’ve had two days ever being the exact connection we made with our Aeration and Rolling Hardware the pleasure of being a positive same. I don’t have just one families and the impact our Soil density and gener- impact in the lives of students favorite moment, but per- students had on the school al lawn appearance can be AG SECRETARY PERDUE who’ve had a history of failure sonally, when I look back on community, these are all the improved by aerating and PLEDGES USDA SUPPORT As sure as it’s going and struggle in school. One of a school year and see all the moments I cherish most. rolling your lawn. Aeration IN FACE OF HEARTLAND consists of perforating the FLOODING to rain, the soil (and any thatch above classifieds sell. it) with small holes that U.S. Secretary of Agricul- opens up the soil, thatch and ture Sonny Perdue pledged grass. This allows water, air, the full resources and sup- and fertilizer to get closer to port of the U.S. Department the roots of the grass, which of Agriculture (USDA) in enables the roots to grow response to severe flooding deeper, producing a vigor- occurring in many states ous and vibrant lawn. In across the center of the tests, grass roots have been country. Representatives shown to proliferate around of relevant USDA agencies, the holes. Aerating will also including the Farm Service improve soil compaction and reduce the likelihood of St. John Lutheran thatch becoming an issue. To aerate a lawn, use Preschool and Child Care a specialized tool to poke Teacher/Aide for 2017-18 school year. holes or remove cores from Entry level position, approximately 30 hrs/week, working the soil. Run the aerator with children ages 3-12 in a preschool/day care setting. over the lawn several times Candidate must be able to work well with children/families/ to make enough holes. It is staff, be flexible and reliable. best to go over the lawn in Please mail resume with references to: different patterns (i.e. hori- zontal, then vertical). Make St. John Preschool, 812 E. High Street, sure the soil is moist during Hicksville, Ohio 43526 If you can dream it, aeration, so the aerating or e-mail: [email protected] by May 26. device can penetrate it ful- iAB can make it happen. ly. You may have to water the lawn first if there hasn’t been much rain to ensure HIRING RNs the soil is damp. Full-time / Part-time % % Some signs that your APR APR $ lawn may need to be aer- 1.99 3.74 ZERO ated are poor drainage, a Provide excellent, professional, promotional rate fixed variable rate thereafter. in closing costs; early for the first 6 months. Auto-deduct is required. termination fee may apply. failure for the lawn to turn skilled home health and green after fertilizing, and a hospice nursing. Clinical/hospice presence of many worn ar- experience a plus; training provided. eas. Intensively maintained Comprehensive non-profit agency lawns (those that receive offering stability, competitive regular fertilizer feedings) wages, benefits, mileage, uniforms, Start an Equity Counts Line today. should be aerated about continuous clinical training. Send once a year. Lawns receiving 855.422.2264 moderate maintenance (not resume or apply online: much fertilizer) only need aerated every two years or MEMBER FDIC so. In this area, aeration can be done in the spring and Limited time offer through 6/30/17. Promotional rate in effect for the first 6 months on new 10-year equity line of credit with transactions auto debited from an iAB deposit account. Rates effective as of 3/16/2017. Annual Percentage fall of the year. Rate (APR) may vary and is indexed to the Prime Rate as published daily in the Wall Street Journal. The variable rate An aerated lawn will re- Defiance Paulding disclosed above is based on (1) highest qualified borrowers with a credit score of at least 740, (2) lien position and cover faster if fertilized and 6825 St. Rte. 66 N. 250 Dooley Dr., Ste. A (3) loan-to-value (LTV) ratio. Closing costs are $0 with a $75 annual fee (property insurance may be required); early termination fee applies for cancellation within three years. If customer elects to pay closing costs, there is no annual watered adequately. Apply 419-782-5411 419-399-4708 fee. Fees can range from $0.00 to $1,450.00. After the promotional rate, the minimum APR is 2.99% and the maximum fertilizer as soon as possible, APR is 18%. All terms are subject to credit approval. and water whenever rain- Apply online: ComHealthPro.org PAGE 16 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 9, 2017 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] FIREWORKS & RIDES with games and rides as well. that allows us to honor one of port future improvement to AMERICAN PICKERS TO FILM IN OHIO COMING BACK TO JOHN The Chamber is working our citizens by putting them Main Street projects includ- PAULDING DAYS with the Paulding County front and center in the pa- ing expanding sidewalks, Area Foundation to raise the rade. lighting and flower plants Last summer, something $9,000 needed for the fire- In addition, there are spac- along Main Street and Bull happened in Paulding that works. “What many people es available for more craft and Rapids Rd. hadn’t happened in a long don’t realize is that it isn’t flea market vendors for the Your support of this and time. Crowds flocked down- just the fireworks we need to weekend. Spaces are $10 for future fundraisers is greatly town for the Fireworks. “I sat pay for,” said Emerson. “We Friday night and Saturday. appreciated. To get involved down by the police station also help cover the cost of For a complete schedule of with the Main Street group events, forms to sell conces- to enjoy the fireworks,” said law enforcement extra per- contact City Hall, 260-632- sions, craft and flea market Peggy Emerson, Chamber sonnel, dumpsters, cleanup 5318 or cityofwoodburn.org sale, join the parade, or nomi- and more!” Donations can to forward your ideas, name of Commerce Director, “and nate a Grand Marshall, please there was a little girl near me be made to the Foundation visit www.pauldingchamber. and contact information. who would say ‘that’s my fa- by marking your check with com or call 419-399-5215. Anyone’s involvement is wel- vorite’ each time the sky was “Fireworks Fund” and send- comed for new ideas and sup- filled with color. It was an ing it to 101 E Perry Street, WOODBURN PARTNER- port. amazing night.” Paulding, Ohio 45879. SHIP FOR DOWNTOWN —Woodburn Partnership And they are doing it Paulding residents will REVITALIZATION TO MAKE For Downtown again! John Paulding Days also soon see the red contain- IMPROVEMENTS Revitalization Committee will be held on July 14 & 15 ers returning to local businesses. Last year almost 10% iAB FINANCIAL BANK with the parade on Friday Woodburn McDonald’s at night and fireworks on Sat- of the fireworks were paid for PRESENTS HARLAN CHRIS- with those small donations of Love’s Truck Stop will sup- urday again this year. There port Woodburn’s Partnership TIAN SCHOOL STUDENT will be live music all week- change and small bills in lo- ANGELA ZEHR WITH cal businesses. The fireworks For Downtown Revitalization end on the square, a cruise (Indiana Main Street) with a SCHOLARSHIP in, Touch a Truck, and many wouldn’t have happened without those! fundraiser by donating a per- other great events. Hopefully iAB Financial Bank re- The Chamber is also look- centage of sales from 4:00– everyone in town will be hap- ing for nominations for the 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May cently presented Harlan py that D&D Putting from Christian School student An- Grand Marshall for the Pa- 12th, 2017. Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, historically significant ob- Continental will be returning rade. This is a great tradition These donations will sup- gela Zehr with a scholarship check to be used toward her and their team are excited to jects a new lease on life, while return to Ohio! They plan to learning a thing or two about tuition for the 2017-18 school film episodes of the hit se- America’s past along the way. year. Students at Harlan ries AMERICAN PICKERS Mike and Frank have seen Christian School in grades throughout the region in June a lot of rusty gold over the seven through eleven who 2017! years and are always looking have attained a grade-point AMERICAN PICKERS is to discover something they’ve average of 9.5 or higher on a a documentary series that ex- never seen before. They are Due to recent growth, 12-point scale and who have plores the fascinating world ready to find extraordinary PolyOne Corporation in Paulding, OH completed a minimum of 20- of antique ‘picking’ on Histo- items and hear fascinating has immediate full-time opportunities available for various 30 hours of community ser- ry. The hit show follows Mike tales about them. AMERI- Production positions! vice in the previous year are and Frank, two of the most CAN PICKERS is looking skilled pickers in the busi- PolyOne offers a highly competitive wage, benefits package, including medical insurance and eligible for this award. Run- for leads and would love to ness, as they hunt for Amer- explore your hidden treasure. up to 15 days of Paid Time Off available on start date and an employee development / training ners up for this award were: program with opportunity for advancement. ica’s most valuable antiques. If you or someone you know Heidi Johnson, Alana Ging- They are always excited to has a large, private collection PolyOne is looking to hire Experienced Industrial Operators $14.00 - $24.96 rich and Renee Johnson. iAB find sizable, unique collec- or accumulation of antiques Warehouse $12.40 - $19.41 • Entry level Production Assistant Operators $12.77 - $18.86 is pleased to recognize the Maintenance $21.00 - $27.12 tions and learn the interest- that the Pickers can spend the dedication of these youth as ing stories behind them. better part of the day looking Must be 18 years or older; possess average math and reading skills; have the abilities to operate a they exhibit academic excel- As they hit the back roads through, send us your name, calculator and scale, read a tape measure in 1/16” increments and micrometer in 1/1000 increments, lence while also partnering in from coast to coast, Mike and phone number, location and obtain and possess forklift certification. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen Frank are on a mission to re- description of the collection and back ground screening. their communities to make a di erence for others. cycle and rescue forgotten rel- with photos to: american- PolyOne will be conducting interviews during these hours! iAB Financial Bank, a ics. Along the way, the Pickers [email protected] or call want to meet characters with 855-OLD-RUST. facebook: @ Friday, May 12th OR Monday, May 15th wholly-owned subsidiary of 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. remarkable and exceptional GotAPick Independent Alliance Banks, items. The pair hopes to give Bring your resume and apply in person at: Inc., is one of the largest lo- Ohio Means Jobs cally-owned community FLOODING SITUATION IN LOCAL INSURANCE AGENT banks in the area and em- 252 Dooley Drive PAULDING COUNTY RECOGNIZED ploys approximately 260 peo- Paulding, Ohio 45879 ple throughout Allen, Hun- The National Weather Ser- Insurance Agent Tom tington, Marshall and Wells vice claims the total rainfall PolyOne is an EOE/M/F/D/V Murphy and Murphy Insur- counties. was from 3.25 to 3.5 inches of ance, Inc. recently received rain, from Wednesday night recognition from Aetna In- through Friday afternoon. As surance Company, as the a result of previous rains, sat- number one producing agent urated soils, Flatrock Creek, for Aetna Medicare Advan- Blue Creek, Little Auglaize tage: Value Plan in Indiana Creek, the Maumee and Aug- during the recent Annual laize Rivers all went out of Enrollment Period (AEP) for their banks, causing flooding 2017. in low lying areas. A number Mr. Murphy and staff Grants of the roads in the county, member Julie Tomlin- that typically flood had high son-Oberley received a per- water or were closed for a sonal invitation to dine at The time. Cork & Cleaver Restaurant Mother’s Day Buffet State Route 500 had road hosted by the Aetna Insur- closures off and on from ance Representatives along at Grant’s Reception Hall Paulding to the state line, with a trophy award given to 503 E Canal St., Antwerp, OH 45813 from Friday through Sun- commemorate the occasion. day morning. State route 613 Murphy Insurance Inc. east of County Road 137 was continues throughout the closed Friday night through year enrolling Medicare Cli- Sunday, May 14th Sunday morning. Flatrock ents and remains excited to Creek crested on Saturday speak with people turning as well as the Maumee River 65 or coming off group plan Come join us 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday night at 14.34 feet coverage to inform them of and the Auglaize River crest- the awesome products Aetna Featuring Prime Rib, Grilled Smoked Pork Chops, ed Sunday morning at 21.81 Medicare Plans offer in Al- feet. Water got into people’s len County. Proudly serving Grant’s Country Chicken, Barbecue Pork, and much more Including a basements, crawl spaces and the area since 1934, Murphy garages, but no one was dis- Insurance remains in the 40-Item Salad Bar Price includes tax, drink, and dessert placed as a result of the high heart of downtown New Ha- water. ven in the Family Home of Adults: $15 Kids 3-12: $7 A big thanks goes out to Tom. Stop in and say hello on the Townships, Paulding En- your way through and we will Under 3 years . . . Always FREE! gineer’s office and ODOT, for gladly receive you with our staying on top of the high wa- knowledge and understand- ter and road closures. In 2015 ing of Medicare Advantage To better serve our guests, NO Reservations Mark your calendar flooding, first responders had Plans and traditional Sup- will be taken First Come, First Served seven water rescues, this time plemental Insurance options. Basis For more information, for our Fathers Day around, no one needed to be We know a lot about Medi- rescued, as the saying goes please call 419-258-2233 care Health Insurance solu- Buffet, June 18th!! “Turn Around Don’t Drown” tions.