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Worried About Social Distancing? CENTRAL LOCAL SCHOOLS - NEW YEAR WITH NEW Get in direct contact with West Bend News and West Bend Print- Community ing by emailing [email protected] or calling 419-258-2000. All ROOF AND UNDER BUDGET! ads and jobs can be handled electronically and delivered for your con- venience from our open location in Antwerp. Calendar If your business needs more newspapers to hand out for pick up or May 7 delivery customers, please contact our office to update your numbers. • Bereavement Support Meeting via Zoom, 2-3pm CYSTIC FIBROSIS DRIVE BY (419-238-9223) • Alzheimer’s Virtual Program PARADE IN ANTWERP @ 7-8pm, call 419.537.1999 to register May 9 • Woodburn Lions Club Donut order pick up, Woodburn Plaza, 7-11a May 17 • Antwerp Senior Parade, Fairview Middle and High improvements to the Fairview extend the life of the roof. starting @ Riverside Church, school announced recently MS/HS building and campus, According to Superinten- 1pm that a new roof is to be put and this is one of the major dent, Steve Arnold, the Cen- May 19 & 21 on for the first time since last projects at the top of the list. tral Local School District’s century! The flat roof ceil- The cost of the project 1000+ students’ school last • Youth Mental First Aid @ ings have been leaking for is $403,000 and includes a had their building’s roof re- NSCC, 10a-2:15p years and are in dire need of 20 year warranty. The price placed in various stages be- May 23 replacement as the age has comes in 30% less than esti- tween 1988-1995. The shop • Woodburn Lions Club taken their toll on the facility mated by the budget commit- areas were replaced in 1988. Donut order pick up, on the inside with numerous tee, saving taxpayers dollars The middle school and library Woodburn Plaza, 7-11a ceiling tile replacements. on a critical repair. The Du- were replaced in 1992. The May 26 The residents of Central ra-Last roof was upgraded high school portion, along • Success in 60 Series @ The Local Schools passed a .5% from 50 mil to 60 mil at no with the gym and locker Gardens of Paulding, 2pm income tax to do permanent additional charge and should rooms, was replaced in 1995. May 28 ANTWERP SENIOR PARADE 17th at 1:00 p.m. INDOT REMINDS HOOSIERS • JPHS general meeting @ TO BE MAY 17th The seniors will drive TO KEEP CAMPAIGN SIGNS 6:30pm through downtown Antwerp OUT OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY June 4 Adison Hindenlang is a in their cars and dressed in • Off the Clock w/Wagner member of the Antwerp High their caps and gowns. The The Indiana Department Metals, 5-6:30pm School senior class and is real- parade will begin at the Riv- of Transportation would June 6 ly hoping to get the word out erside Church just north of like to remind Hoosiers to • Les Weidenhamer & Todd town and follow Main Street to as many people as possible keep campaign signs out of Switzer Memorial Bike Run to East Canal Street before about a parade for the senior the state highway rights-of- @ JPHS, 9:30am Cheyenne Maynard is 11 years old and this would have been class of 2020. Since having a ending at the field house. At way. Campaign signs in state June 9 her tenth year for her and her family to participate in this traditional graduation is not the field house, seniors will highway right-of-way are annual fundraising event. happening this year because gather around and release prohibited by Indiana Code • FW Community Band @ Foellinger Theater, FW May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. 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Most no-till corn wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive issues occur due to poor soil their sin and will heal their land.” structure and non-function- ing soils, depending on the II Chronicles 7:14 NIV 3-7 year no-till soil transi- tion timeline. Planting corn HAND SANITIZER DONATED TO green into a grass cover crop can be risky, due to the lack of PAULDING COUNTY EMA N. Each .1 to .15 increase in SOM from decomposing CC requires 100-150# of addi- tional N to feed the microbes and decompose the residue, so corn can turn yellow (lack of N) because it is competing for N. Healthy fully func- tioning soils have higher SOM and faster N turnover (healthy microbes) and fewer It was a beautiful day on May 2, 2020 to celebrate Cystic Fibrosis Awareness for Cheyenne issues. through Antwerp. The “green bridge” is an- other issue with corn. When (Continued from Page 1) if they would participate and of purple balloons. a CC is killed, the soil mi- participate in the Cystic Fi- everyone was more than will- Cheyenne was blown crobial levels increase rap- brosis Awareness Walk in ing to do this for Cheyenne. away by this overwhelming idly. When these microbes Fort Wayne. Due to the recent Once word got out, friends, show of support for her and run out of food, they look for pandemic, this event was can- teachers, her church and fam- her condition. Her level of other substrates to consume. Pictured is the (4) five gallon buckets of hand sanitizer from celed. Her mother and father, ily members all congregated thankfulness left her basically A young lush emerging corn Three River Distilling Co., in Fort Wayne Indiana. Kyley and Alan decided to at Riverside Church north of speechless. Her mother asked seedling can become a target, plan a drive by parade in hon- town to caravan down Main her why she was crying at the especially if anaerobic (lack The Paulding County much needed groups. They or of Cheyenne and CF aware- Street right past the May- end of the parade, and all she of oxygen) and saturated soil Emergency Management have been overwhelmed by ness. Kyley asked her church nard’s house. Their front yard could say was, “Mommy I am conditions occur when the Agency would like to express everyone being so gracious family and family members was decorated with a garden just so happy!” soil is not yet fully function- their gratitude to the Three throughout this process; ing. Killing the cover crop River Distilling Co., in Ft. many that requested but have at least 2-3 weeks early or Wayne, Indiana, for their found sanitizer elsewhere are KNOW THE 10 SIGNS OF mer’s caregivers provide care a fully functioning healthy planting green into a cover generous donation of 20 gal- letting them know and asking ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE for more than 220,000 loved soil. crop and terminating the CC lons of Hand Sanitizer to the to reallocate their sanitizer PROGRAM OFFERED ones impacted by Alzheimer’s Soybeans are hardy, easy, after the corn to emerges (af- First Responders, Healthcare to someone else. Requests VIRTUALLY ON THURSDAY, disease. Visit alz.org or call and most simple crop to no- ter V2-V3), allows corn seed- Facilities and those much are taking between 10 and 14 800.272.3900. till. Since they are legumes MAY 7 lings to avoid or reduce this needed groups in Paulding days to fill. While our priority and make their own N, nitro- issue. Worst-case scenario County. Director Edward is first responders and health- HOW AND WHEN TO PLANT gen is not a problem. Planting is killing the cover crop 2-7 Bohn was searching online for care providers, more of their The Alzheimer’s Associa- green into a CC (most likely days before or 1-2 days after tion Northwest Ohio Chapter NO-TILL businesses making hand san- focus is now fulfilling house- cereal rye or radish) may planting in wet or saturated itizer and came across a story hold and business requests. will be presenting a virtual increase yields 5-7 bushel. soils, promoting both patho- educational program, “The of the Three Rivers Distilling If you would like to help Cereal rye and radish have gens and planting issues (hair Co. making and donating it out with the cost incurred in 10 Warning Signs,” on May 7 an allelopathic (weed kill- pinning). Veteran no-tillers to help the community learn to first responders, healthcare making the hand sanitizer, ing) effect. Radishes die in have few planting issues once facilities and other businesses the distillery would appre- the facts about Alzheimer’s the winter and improve soil they have fully functioning disease. in need. Director Bohn, got ciate a donation to help con- structure. Cereal rye has healthy soils. online and filled out a request tinue to purchase supplies to The one-hour education fast spring growth, dries out program will occur from 7-8 form and received an email make additional hand sani- the soil (.25 to .33 inches/ COVID-19 CHECKLIST as to where and when to pick tizer. The supply cost for us is p.m. via videoconferencing day), reduces Phytophthora to allow individuals to par- Planting no-till can be FOR GARAGE SALES AND up the hand sanitizer. Upon $30 per gallon. You can make tricky and scary! Successful and Rhizoctonia, and reduc- pickup of the product, he was a donation through their Go- ticipate in the convenience of es soybean cyst nematodes. OUTDOOR RETAIL SALES their homes. The presentation no-till depends on having PROTECTING AGAINST shocked to learn they were FundMe Campaign fully functioning healthy Planting green into cereal providing 20 gallons of the (https://threeriv- will discuss the importance of rye (boot stage) has been very COVID-19 soils and efficient nitrogen sanitizer to Paulding Coun- ersdistilling.us11.list early detection of Alzheimer’s effective. Let the soybeans (N) recycling. Fully func- ty. The product will be placed manage.com/track/ disease and is for anyone ex- grow several inches and Spring and summer are tioning soils have higher soil in individual containers and click?u=44646cae1296e32b- periencing signs of memory then terminate (crimping or when we see garage sales, organic matter (SOM) espe- distributed to the various first 38337fe81&id=69b6c- loss or their family members spray). If the soil starts to dry yard sales, and other outdoor cially the active carbon, sug- responding agencies, health- c2147&e=fb88c84fbe) who may be concerned. out and get hard, terminate sales pop up all over Ohio. ars, and root exudates from care facilities and to other During the program, par- CC immediately. Ohio Department of Health live roots that allows the soil ticipants will learn about the Some farmers like to kill Director Amy Acton, M.D., to crumble. This leads to difference between Alzhei- the CC first. Kill the CC at MPH, strongly recommends VAN WERT COUNTY: five days for pavement re- mer’s and regular aging. The good soil structure, improved least 2-3 weeks early, be- that Ohioans take the follow- HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION pair. The work will be per- workshop is free and open to drainage, increases water in- cause cereal rye that is half ing actions when having and/ UPDATE formed by the ODOT Van the public. To register for the filtration, and higher soil gas dead will hair pin, bind, and or attending these sales. Wert County maintenance exchange. This aerobic (more program, call 800.272.3900. wrap; causing planter prob- Practice social distancing The following construc- garage. oxygen) environment plus Local staff is available lems. The worst-case scenar- by doing the following: tion projects are anticipated NEW IMPACT the food source (live cover during business hours at io is killing the cereal rye first a. Place posters encour- to affect highways in Van Detour: SR 116 to SR 81 crop (CC) roots) changes the 419.537.1999. when it is tall, then getting a aging social distancing for Wert County next week. All to SR 66 back to SR 697 (see microbial community from About the Alzheimer’s rainy spell that forms a mat customers to see upon arrival outlined work is weather detour). Local traffic will be one dominated by bacteria Association which reduces soil drying. and while shopping. permitting. maintained. (conventional soils, often an- The Alzheimer’s Associa- Plant green and then ter- b. Set up tables and chairs State Route 697 between aerobic (no oxygen)) to a bal- tion leads the way to end Alz- minate CC later OR kill CC within 6 feet apart. state Route 116 and the city anced system with beneficial heimer’s and all other demen- really early for successful no- c. Use heavy-duty tape to of Delphos will close on The deadline for ads and fungi (mycorrhizal), good tia – by accelerating global till soybean planting. form a flow for customers to May 4 for approximately article submissions is Friday research, driving risk reduc- nematodes, healthy aerobic No-till corn requires more follow throughout the sale. at 5:00 p.m. tion and early detection, and bacteria, and protozoa. The management. The 4R’s to no- d. Ask customers to stand maximizing quality care and “no-till time line” or transi- till corn planting is right time in a line, while spread apart, support. Our vision is a world tion period is often 3-7 years (early N at planting), right during a high traffic times. without Alzheimer’s and all depending upon how fast and rate (40-60# actual N), right Clean all tables and Thank You other dementia. In Ohio, aggressive cover crops, con- form (mainly ammonium or chairs several times through- TO OUR COMMUNITY more than 600,000 Alzhei- tinuous no-till, and manure urea), and right place (below out the day: have been used to promote We here at Oakwood EMS would like to thank so much of the soil surface, 2”X2” or a. Make sure all merchan- our community in this time of national crisis. 2”X4”). Corn yield is deter- dise is washed and dried and/ To start, our newest EMTs: Hannah Brown, Crimsen mined in the first 10-15 days or wiped down with a disin- Chaney, Cheryl German, Jacob Schlegel and David and highly dependent on fectant product before placing Schroeder. You graduated into the largest public health crisis good N management. Typi- on a table or chair for sale. in a century and met it head on with compassion for your cal soils release 1-3% N from b. Wipe down all tables community and a fantastic attitude. We can’t thank you DOOLEY enough for what you do. Also, our steadfast veterans, who FUNERAL HOME SOM yearly. With 1,000# N and chairs using disinfectant per 1% SOM, a 2% SOM soil carry on like it’s just another day at the office, you are the at the end of the day or in the back bone of this department. A Life Story Funeral Home releases about 20# N (2,000# morning before the next day • Burial & Cremation - Ceremonies N * 1%). A healthy soil with of the sale starts. Our community businesses: Cooper Family Farms for helping us finance our new EMT’s training, assisting in our • Pre-Funding Options 4% SOM may release 80-100# Wear masks and dispos- N (4,000# N @ 2 to 2.5%). PPE needs. Haviland Drainage, for assisting in training new • Cemetery Monuments able gloves at all times during CPR instructors and keeping our training equipment up to Most of this N release occurs the sale. date. R&B Fabrications, for providing local assistance to Serving You later in the growing season Have hand sanitizer with make sure we have the equipment we need when the entire From Our Ideal Locations with increased soil tempera- at least 60% alcohol on tables nation is in shortage. So many of our local small businesses ture and moisture. and other places for custom- have contributed to helping us, be there to help you. 202 W. River Street • Antwerp, OH For no-till corn, planting ers to use. 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Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 5, 2020 STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK NIGHTTIME LANE SMART MOVES FOR port to a greater degree than CLOSURES NEXT WEEK ON WOMEN BUSINESS men’s, and it is unfortunately I-69 IN ALLEN COUNTY not uncommon for women OWNERS to be denied loans because of Contractors for the Indi- gender and cultural biases. ana Department of Trans- But if you become active in a portation will close 1 to 2 network of women business lanes of Interstate 69 in both owners, you could find some directions next week near leads to financial institutions mile marker 310 between that have showed themselves the U.S. 27/S.R. 3 (Lima to be free of gender-based Rd.) and U.S. 30-33/S.R. 930 prejudices. (Goshen Rd.) interchanges. Be extra aware of invest- Crews will install traffic ment risks. Everyone should sensors between 8 p.m. and always be aware of investment 4 a.m. from Monday, May risk, of course, but if you have 4 through Thursday, May 7. most of your assets tied up in Work is weather dependent. your business, you may need Motorists should slow to be extra diligent. You’re al- down and be alert for ready taking a fair amount of slowed or stopped traffic in risk by just having a business, the area. so you may need to balance Bryan Post, Edward Jones this risk in your investment Stay Informed Financial Advisor Motorists in Northeast portfolio by choosing the mix Indiana can monitor road of investments that can help closures, road conditions, Mother’s Day is upon us. If you move toward your goals and traffic alerts any time you’re a mother, you’ll enjoy without subjecting you to ex- via: the recognition you get from cessive market volatility. Facebook: facebook. your family on this day. And Establish a retirement com/INDOTNortheast given the health concerns plan for yourself. Have you Twitter: @INDOT- caused by the coronavirus, established a retirement sav- EACS particpates in Staff Appreciation Week. Pictured here is some of the staff of New Ha- Northeast your appreciation of fami- ings plan for yourself? About ven Primary School. CARS 511: indot.car- ly may be even greater this one-third of business owners sprogram.org year. As we all know, moth- haven’t, and 40 percent are LAWN CARE FOR THE or remove cores from the first thing in the spring when Mobile App: iTunes App ers have a difficult job. And not confident they can re- HOMEOWNER soil. Run the aerator over the the soil is still moist. The next Store and the Google Play many mothers also run their tire before 65, according to lawn several times to make best time to do this is in the store for Android own businesses – another data compiled by SCORE, a Aeration and Rolling enough holes. fall. The key is to use a light About Next Level Roads demanding task made even nonprofit organization that Aeration consists of per- Make sure the soil is moist roller. Heavy rolling on wet, “With a sustainable, da- more difficult these days. works with small businesses. forating the soil (and any during aeration, neither too heavy clay soils can cause ta-driven plan in place to What special challenges do Fortunately, you have several thatch above it) with small wet nor too dry, so the aer- harmful soil compaction. fund roads and bridges, women face who embark on good retirement plan options, holes that opens up the soil, ating device can penetrate it It is not generally recom- Hoosiers can rest assured careers as business owners? including an “owner-only” thatch and grass. This al- fully. You may have to water mended to roll a new seed- that Indiana will remain Of course, motherhood 401(k), a SEP-IRA, a SIMPLE lows water, air and fertiliz- it first. bed, since the new seedlings the Crossroads of America itself presents a major chal- IRA or even a solo defined er to get closer to the grass’ An aerated lawn will re- will take root easier in loose for generations to come.” – lenge. As a society, we have benefit plan, which functions roots, which enables them to cover faster if fertilized and soil. Simply use a garden rake Governor Eric J. Holcomb not achieved gender equity like a pension. grow more deeply, produc- watered adequately. Apply to level the soil. Governor Holcomb’s yet, in terms of family respon- Create a succession plan. ing a more vigorous lawn. In fertilizer as soon as possible, Please remember that Next Level Roads plan is sibilities, so mothers – even You may need a strategy for tests, grass roots have been and water whenever rain- rolling is only necessary if a fully-funded, data-driv- busy business owners – still transferring or selling your shown to proliferate around fall fails to supply about one the soil is uneven. en investment in Indiana’s face time constraints and in- business. Do you want to keep the holes. Aerating will also inch of moisture per week. If —Len Schrock, transportation infrastruc- terruptions from work to care the business in the family? If improve soil compaction the lawn is thin, overseeding Jonathan Green Lawn ture. Implemented in 2017, for children. And it’s not just so, who do you want to take it and reduce the likelihood of with a high quality grass seed Specialist; Next Level Roads dedicates children, either – the vast ma- over? Or would you prefer to thatch becoming an issue. is recommended. Grabill & Woodburn more than $60 billion to jority of caregivers for elderly simply sell it to someone else? Some signs that your lawn There are products on Hardware construction and mainte- relatives are women, accord- Your decisions, whatever they may need to be aerated are the market that revitalize nance projects for at least ing to a study from North- are, will affect your financial poor drainage, a failure for the soil by improving air COVID-19’S EFFECT ON the next 20 years to improve western University. So, many picture and possibly that of the lawn to turn green after and water flow to your lawn, THE MEAT SUPPLY and maintain Indiana’s state women business owners may your family, so you will want fertilizing, and a presence of making aerating a thing of highways, finish major proj- be coping with multi-genera- to consult with your tax, legal many worn areas. Intensive- the past. These soil amend- ects, and plan for the future. tional family issues. and financial advisors to ar- COLUMBUS, Ohio— rive at a plan that works best ly maintained lawns (those ing products help loosen soil The U.S. meat supply is on The plan fosters partner- You can’t change the de- that receive regular fertilizer for deeper rooting of grass ships between the state and mographic pressures you may for your needs. the minds of many, as some You’ve got some twists feedings) should be aerat- plants. They are also fortified larger processing plants have Hoosier cities, towns, and face, but, as a business own- ed about once a year; those with calcium, sulfer & iron counties to deliver high-pri- er, you can take some steps and turns ahead of you on the slowed production. Others road to financial security. But receiving moderate main- which are essential for mak- have temporarily closed, as ority local road projects. to help improve your finan- tenance (not much fertiliz- ing your lawn a great ecosys- Next Level Roads is enhanc- cial outcomes. Here are a few planning ahead, consider- workers have fallen ill with ing various possibilities and er) need aerating every two tem. All you need to use is COVID-19. According to data ing Indiana’s economic edge ideas: years or so. your fertilizer spreader. It’s a and the quality of life for Seek networking oppor- seizing your opportunities compiled by USA Today and can help you smooth out the In this area, aeration can much better solution and you the Midwest Center for In- all Hoosiers. View our in- tunities. You can find useful, be done in the spring or the don’t need to see those soil teractive Next Level Roads and empathetic, allies in oth- journey. vestigative Reporting, at least This article was written fall of the year. plugs all over your lawn. 4,400 workers have fallen ill construction map at www. er women business owners, To aerate a lawn, use a If your lawn is very un- nextlevelroads.com. who may be able to direct by Edward Jones for use by across 80 plants in 26 states, your local Edward Jones Fi- specialized tool to poke holes even, you can roll the lawn causing 28 to close for at least About the Indiana De- you to valuable resources. To partment of Transportation illustrate: Women’s business- nancial Advisor. Edward one day. Jones, Member SIPC (Continued from Page 1) observed during this time Sensational headlines, Over the past 100 years, es often lack financial sup- that family and friends of by all. This class has worked meat company executives INDOT has transformed the graduating seniors who extremely hard during these buying full-page ads warn- the state of Indiana into the wish to participate in the past 13-14 years of school and ing that the U.S. meat sup- Crossroads of America we FOR RENT: THIS SPACE parade will line Main Street would love to see everyone ply could be at risk, farmers know today. With six district Remodeled weekly if you request. High-traffic area, and Canal Street. All social supporting them for this mo- euthanizing animals, and a offices and 3,500 employees, convenient location. All maint. included. mentous occasion. Hope to distancing standards will be presidential executive order the agency is responsible for Call 419-258-2000 for more info see everyone there. have confused consumers constructing and maintain- and stoked fears. ing more than 29,000 lane Two professors at The Ohio miles of highways, more State University College of than 5,700 bridges, and sup- Food, Agricultural, and Envi- porting 4,500 rail miles and ronmental Sciences (CFAES) 117 airports across the state. are available to talk with me- Indiana once again ranked Residential dia about what the industry is #1 in the U.S. for infrastruc- Mowing Services doing to maintain the supply ture in CNBC’s 2019 “Amer- chain, and how consumers ica’s Top States for Business” can help the meat industry. ranking. Learn more about Mowing • Trimming • Edging • Pressure Washing Lyda G. Garcia, an assistant INDOT at in.gov/indot. Joe Hilton 419-670-5959 professor of meat science and John Hilton 419-258-0104 a meat specialist with OSU WEST BEND PRINTING & PUBLISHING Extension, notes that while 101 N. Main St., Antwerp, OH 45813 overall total meat sales have WB Dr. Kara Laughlin 13818 State Street, Grabill, IN 46741 declined, retail sales have re- As sure as it’s going West Bend Printing is your source for professional printing, banners and outdoor signage. Professional design Dr. Brandon Callow www.grabilleye.com mained strong and have even to rain, the and layout are all at one location! increased. OSU Extension is classifieds sell. Services include, but not limited to: 260.627.1091 CFAES’ statewide outreach • Business Essentials: Cards, Letterheads & Carbonless Forms arm. • Professional Graphic Design, Printing & Advertising Eye Exams • Contact Lenses Both Garcia and C. Lynn • EDDM Mailings, Posters/Flyers & Brochures Glaucoma • Cataracts Knipe, an associate profes- • Vehicle Wrapping & Decals • Outdoor Signs & Banners Dry Eye • Macular Degeneration sor and a meat specialist Diabetic Eye Exams with OSU Extension, can be reached via email for inter- views. Now open Monday AND Wednesday til 7 p.m. 419.258.2000 • [email protected] PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 5, 2020 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] - OIDA (Greek). This means CEDAR CREEK LIONS SUPPORT that we can know by putting FOOD GIVEAWAY IN PAULDING AREA CLINIC forth the proper effort and be watchful as we are told in II Thessalonians 5: 4-6. The word we have been using (to think we can’t know) is the Greek word GINOSKO which Jesus did not use when He spoke in Matthew 24 and Mark 13:32. Noah knew the time that the rain would start. God said to Noah “Yet seven days and I will cause it to rain upon the earth.” Noah knew ahead of time. The angel told On Wednesday, April Lot that Sodom could not be 29th, the West Ohio Food destroyed until Lot got out. Bank (WOFB) hosted a good (Genesis 19:12-17. Jesus said giveaway at the Paulding that it would be the same as in County Fairgrounds for area the days of Lot when the Son residents. Over 200 families of Man is revealed. Read Luke benefited from this Drive, 17: 28-30. and unfortunately it wasn’t In Hebrews 10:25 we are quite enough for all who told to not forsake the assem- came out. Recipients were bling of ourselves together, humbled and relieved to re- Richard Hill, Lions Treasurer and Mark Schlatter, CCHC but exhorting one another ceive these gifts from the Executive Director (photo courtesy CCHC). and so much more as we see Food Bank. In these uncer- the day approaching.” This tain times, people are deal- Cedar Creek Lions Club to help their local communi- sounds as if we WILL know ing with being non-essential the fairgrounds from 11:00 neer’s office who helped set has a well deserved reputa- ty, contact the Cedar Creek that the time is getting close workers unable to practice a.m. – 1:00 p.m. things up. It takes a big team tion for serving Cedar Creek Lions by email at rhill1935@ to the Lord’s return. Daniel their trades or laid off health Paulding County Senior to make this go smooth- Township by raising funds for gmail.com. They are grateful 12:4-18 says that the wick- care workers. Senior citizens Center director, Marsha ly. Cars started lining up at projects that make a differ- to area residents for support- ed will not understand this were in abundance during Yeutter commented on the 8:30, but the event did not ence in the community. That’s ing their fundraising efforts. but the wise will understand this round of the WOFB event, “I would like to per- start until 11:00. We felt bad why they selected Christian Christian Community (which one are we?). giveaway. Troopers from the sonally thank WOFB, the that food was gone before the Community Health Care as Health Care is now in its 23rd We must also realize that Van Wert Post, Ohio Nation- Lima Ohio National Guard, last couple of cars made it the recipient of their recent year of providing free med- the Lord Jesus comes as a al Guard and the Paulding the Ohio State Patrol officers through the line.” donation to help contin- ical assistance for area resi- thief to those in darkness but County Senior Center helped from the Van Wert Post, the Plans are in the works ue providing much needed dents throughout northeast those who are born again and distribute meals on behalf of Fair Board, Paulding County for a future Food Giveaway healthcare services for area Indiana and northwest Ohio. watching are not in darkness the West Ohio Food Bank at EMA and the county engi- – keep watch for updates! families. The Lions Club and They offer weekly Acute Care so that the day of Jesus’ re- CCHC have worked together Clinics, with treatment pro- turn will not surprise us...we for many years to assist those vided by a volunteer team of are the children of light and by comprehending and lit- section of land while other ticularly since the formal needing diabetes treatment, medical professionals and of day. That day of Jesus will erate civilized persons. The beneficiaries received only language was meaningless as well as offering vision support staff. Specialty clin- not overtake us as a surprise. term “domestic animals”, one section or less. to the savage mind. As the screening during CCHC’s ics are offered on a periodic We must not sleep but be so- without specification, might No treaty included any disparity in the power of Free Sports Physicals Day in basis, and weekly Addiction ber. We must watch which provide varying values, for provision for Indians to the contracting powers in- collaboration with the Grabill Counseling is provided in means stay alert and under- there was no basis of equat- check, value or appraise the creased, the practice be- Eye Center. Both organiza- cooperation with Living Free stand prophetic signs. Read I ing an ox to a riding horse. good which are guaranteed came indefensible. Many tions have a heart for helping Recovery. They also promote Thessalonians 5. Hostages were some- to them. The value of goods objections were uttered people in need. community outreach events, Many mockers and scoff- times specified; they were is specified in American through the years and final- The Cedar Creek Lions including an annual Wom- ers say: “Where is the promise always given by Indians to currency. Evidently the In- ly in 1871, Congress formal- Club includes members from en’s Health Fair. For more in- of His coming?” “Things are the white men; never were dian could only accept with- ly discontinued the practice. all walks of life who are very formation about the services always the same.” (II Peter 3: white hostages given to the out question or objection The last formal Indian trea- active in supporting their offered by Christian Commu- 3-5) Since we now understand Indians. By the Treaty of that which was tendered to ty was that contracted with community. They meet twice nity Health Care or to learn the word that Jesus used, let Greenville in 1795, General him. the NEZ PERCES in 1868. a month to plan humani- how you can support this us catch up on the ‘signs of Wayne required 10 Indian By the treaty of 1818, the Indian tribes were no longer tarian projects and develop important ministry, call 260- the times’, keep oil in our chiefs to remain with him as Miami village on Sugartree recognized as nations. The friendships. If you are inter- 627-2242, ext. 7, or visit their lamps, stay alert and watch hostages. Creek, Indiana was reserved reservation policy was ad- ested in being part of a fulfill- web site at www.Christian- in prayer. “Looking for that General Wayne’s pre- to that tribe. In 1828 - just opted, and informal agree- ing service organization that CommunityHealthCare.org. blessed hope and the glorious science as to the future 10 years later - the Treaty of ments took the place of for- does whatever is necessary appearing of the great God importance of strategic lo- 1828 deprived the Miamis mal treaties. and our Savior Jesus Christ” cations is evidenced by his of their home on this res- The title to every bit of PARSON TO PERSON protection removed from Sa- (Titus 2: 13). requirements in theNEED Green- ervation andSOME required them land COLOR? in Continental Unit- tan’s desired physical attacks We are not mockers and ville Treaty; the MIAM- to move to another reserva$ - .00ed States, excluding Alaska By: Dr. James Bachman on a Christian’s body. (Note: scoffers, but we are lookers IS surrendered sitesJUST upon AN tion ADDITIONAL on Eel River within 25245 has ON (with ANY a single SIZED exception) AD! Dear Parson, 1 Timothy 1:20.) (watchers)! which were later built the days. been secured to the federal In 1 Corinthians 5:5 Paul Paul’s desire was for this Amen modern cities of Defiance, DISCONTINUANCE government by formal trea- commands the Corinthians man to repent and come to Fort Wayne, Wabash, San- OF INDIAN TREATIESCALL US OR EMAILsury or US! informal agreement. to deliver another church restoration. He did receive PAULDING CO. dusky, Detroit, Chicago, The practice of treaty That one exception is the member unto Satan for the the punishment, felt the pain BICENTENNIAL NOTES: and Peoris. Ninety-two In- making with the Indians/ confiscation of the SIOUX destruction of the flesh. and turned from his sin. Paul INDIAN TREATIES AND dians approved this treay by NativeSPECIAL Americans 419.258.2000was ab- lands, taken by right of con- What does that mean? then exhorted the church to LAND CESSIONS affixing their marks; (none surd at the outset—[email protected] quest. This man was living in forgive, comfort, love and was able to sign his name). deep sin, having physical re- receive him back into fellow- By: Caroline Longardner The case of JEAN BAP- lationships with his father’s ship (2 Corinthians 2:6-11). (part 4 of 4) TISTE de RICHARD- wife (v.1). The church simply This is the way God in- As these treaties were VILLE, principal chief of turned a blind eye to the situa- tends a loving church to re- written in diplomatic ver- the MIAMI Nation, would tion when it was their respon- spond to deep sin in its mem- biage characteristic of those indicate favoritism and in- sibility to practice church bership still today. times among civilized states, clination to buy the influ- discipline. He points out that Send questions and com- it is impossible to believe ence of a prominent Indi- public sin not dealt with will ments to: jamesbachman@ that either Indian braves or an. In the Treaty with the spread (v. 6). Not dealing with juno.com their chiefs understood the Miamis in 1818, he received it also takes God’s blessing off concessions and respon- nine section of land, and the whole church. WE CAN KNOW sibilities that those docu- two mail relatives received If this Christian man ments entailed. They signed two sections of land. None wanted to live like an unbe- By: Doris Applegate under the duress of hunger of the other enumerated lieving wicked heathen, he For many years we have and defeat. In the Treaty beneficiaries of the treaty should not expect any protec- been taught that we could with the DELAWARES ne- fared as well. Chief Rich- tion or acceptance from the not know the timing of Jesus gotiated by Gen. Will Henry ardville was again singled church. He needed to taste Christ’s second coming all Harrison in 1803, the Indi- out for special treatment in what it was like to be separat- because of not understand- ans “as a mark of their re- the 1826 treaty with the MI- ed from his brothers and sis- ing the word that Jesus used gard and attachment to the AMI, he received the title ters in Christ and to have his United States, whom they in two and one-half more acknowledge for their only friends and protectors....do YES...WE DO LAMINATING! gree with God hereby relinquish and ced- Help to preserve and protect: ed to the United States the • Important Documents Up to A Lutheran Church great Salt spring....” (The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) • Photos & Memorabilia ove with God The mile was always the 12x18 WORSHIP ONLINE WITH US measure of distance in these • Menus or Fliers size! 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The Governor’s the communities it supports. order effectively declares It appears that the Gover- that it is alright to purchase a nor does not share the same bracelet from Wal-Mart, but faith and trust in Ohioans not your local jeweler, and to that many of us have. I know purchase a bouquet of flow- that I and many of my col- ers from Meijer, but not your leagues in the legislature local florist. These small have faith that Ohioans are businesses had already been capable accomplishing re- fighting to compete with the markable things and trust national chain stores. Now, that they will look out for through this harmful delay, their friends, family and which fails to acknowledge neighbors, without a gov- that it is safer to shop in sel- ernment mandate to stay in dom trafficked small busi- their homes. Therefore, I am nesses than it is to shop in a urging President Obhof and DANDELIONS? PESTS OR ry about a yard full of dan- crowded big-box retail store, the rest of my legislative col- GOOD EATS? delions. The yard was un- many of these small busi- leagues to return to Colum- kempt but most of them were nesses now doubt they will bus and pass legislation re- Penny For Your Thoughts sprayed with chemicals just to even have the financial abil- scinding the Governor’s stay by: Nancy Whitaker get rid of them. However one ity to reopen. The Governor’s at home order. Rather than Do people still eat dande- little dandelion survived and order displays an unfortu- micromanaging the lives of lion greens? I remember as a enjoyed the sunshine and the nate lack of faith and trust Ohioans, we should place the kid, that my Grandma would rich dirt, that these businesses could government’s faith and trust go out in the yard and pick However, one day the dan- open sooner under social in them. I know they are up those young tender greens, delion lost its bright color and distancing guidelines. As a to the task. clean them and wilt them in became a top of white seeds. result, the life’s work of these —Senator Rob McColley hot bacon fat. Topped off with All of the seeds wanted to fly business owners and the off on their own except for communities they support REP. BANKS APPLAUDS one. are in jeopardy. SIGNING OF THE STUDENT The dandelion told the lit- tle seed, " You are nothing but We also learned earlier VETERAN CORONAVIRUS a weed. You will never make this week that the Gover- RESPONSE ACT nor is prohibiting in-per- it because no one likes us." Each week since the Pandemic School Shutdown, the The one seed finally flew off Paulding Eagles Auxiliary has rallied to collect, assem- son graduation ceremonies. Throughout Ohio there are Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN), the stem on his own. As luck ble and plan a pick up day for family meal bags. Each member of the House Vet- would have it, he landed in a Wednesday, this takes place right in front of the Paulding many high schools graduat- ing small classes that could erans Affairs Committee sidewalk crack. He could see Eagles building at 206 W Perry St, Paulding. and House Armed Services the other dandelions across This amazingly generous gift could not take place without have easily fit on a football field, 10-15 feet apart, with Committee, applauded Pres- the street and they were in a the dedicated and selfless efforts of the members of the ident Trump’s signing of the nice place. Paulding Eagles auxiliary and many other organizations, limited attendees in the a touch of vinegar, a piece of stands all maintaining safe Student Veteran Coronavirus cornbread and slices of thick The little dandelion be- such as Cooper Farms who donated turkey for this last Response Act of 2020, which came sad and his bright flow- pick up. social distance. In fact, sever- bacon, this was a meal we al schools in rural Northwest he co-sponsored. thought was fit for a king. ers started to turn down. He Ohio were excitedly plan- “The spirit of the GI Bill is As I was driving the oth- aged and was just a bunch of clear. If you serve your coun- STATEMENT BY SENATOR in the Governor and we have ning similar ceremonies. The er day, the yellow dandelions white seeds. try, the United States will re- c done everything we were Governor instead decided he were out in full bloom. One Of course all of his seeds ROB M COLLEY REGARDING pay you with an education. asked, but, disappointingly, did not trust Ohio’s school thing I do recall from years were clamoring to fly away so EXTENSION OF STAY AT During COVID-19, we need the Governor has not recip- administrators, parents and ago was putting a dandeli- he said,"You are just a weed HOME ORDER UNTIL MAY to ensure our student veter- rocated that same faith and students to plan or safely on blossom under someone's and not worth anything. You 29 ans don’t have to worry about trust through his recent or- execute such a ceremony. chin. Then, if yellow reflected will never make it on your housing costs as they com- ders. Instead, in an act of remark- off of the chin, it meant that own." plete their studies,” said Rep. We have listened. We We learned earlier this able overreach, he took the you like butter. Isn't that silly Then one day something Banks. have put our faith in the week that the Governor one last semblance of nor- or do you remember this old happened. Background: Governor and we have done plans to open closed busi- malcy and closure away from wives tale? A young mother came H.R. 6322 was introduced what he has asked us to do. nesses at a slower pace than a group of students who have As a lot of us consider the down the sidewalk with a by Rep. Mark Takano (D- By the Governor’s own ad- originally indicated. Our already had so much taken dandelion to be a weed as well crying little boy. The mother CA), chairman of the House mission, we have flattened local businesses and our lo- away from them. as a pest, but there are a lot of looked down, saw the lone Veterans Affairs Committee. the curve. In fact, only 26% cal hospitals have already Finally, the Governor ex- good things you can do with dandelion and picked it and With many colleges mov- of recent cases for the week suffered irreparable dam- tended the stay at home or- them. Besides picking your gave it to her child. The child ing to online instruction ending this past Wednesday age due to this shutdown. der for another twenty-nine wife or girlfriend a bouquet of smiled and watched as his because of COVID-19, stu- were cases that occurred in Through this continued days until May 29. The them, you can make dandeli- mother gently started to blow dent-veterans who rely on the general public outside delay in reopening many majority of Ohioans have on wine. If you know a wine on the seeds. The little boy work-study allowances to pay of confined, multi-resident businesses, our economy has practiced social distancing maker or see some for sale, laughed and gently blew on for necessities like rent and environments, such as nurs- been condemned to further guidelines willingly and will maybe it will taste better than the seeds too. He loved this food are having trouble mak- ing homes and long-term decline, particularly in rural continue to do so. Instead you lovely little weed and would ing ends meet. care facilities. Ohioans have areas that had just recently of trusting us, the Gover- I have read items about remember he and his moth- placed their faith and trust nor’s order keeps the heavy The bill ensures that stu- people eating the yellow blos- er blowing on the dandelion hand of government over dents who cannot transition soms, but those I have not seeds. DERCK’S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES free people and continues to to online coursework main- tried. Of course you never So after that, the dandeli- micromanage our lives for tain their GI Bill eligibility know what you will run into on thought, "I may be a weed 15193 Rd. 45 another month. The order next semester. when picking dandelions. and despised, but someone Antwerp, Ohio 45813 also threatens Ohioans with The bill authorizes the Now, if course, here is a picked me and I got to make Department of Veterans Af- them happy." 419-258-2512 arrest, prosecution, jail time recipe I just ran across for pan and fines if we disobey it. fairs (VA) to continue paying fried dandelion blossoms: Some of us think we may 419-506-1902 People all over our state have housing allowances during First of all when you pick be like the little dandelion Mulch Colors: already had their sense of se- the present emergency period the flowers, make sure they and feel unnoticed and un- curity shattered as a result of The bill also preserves are cleaned very good. loved. Red, Brown, and Gold; the GI Bill’s work-study, vo- NEW COLOR: BLACK this pandemic and now we You will need about 15-18 If you feel like a small dan- have had our sense of hope cational rehabilitation, and dandelion blossoms, a couple delion in a big world full of Black Dirt and Small Gravel. employment programs and Everything is in Bulk diminished by this recent eggs, panko bread crumbs, flowers who are more incred- heavy-handed approach. GI Bill benefits now and in salt, pepper and some oil. ible and valuable than you, I This combination will have a future emergency situations. Dip the cleaned flowers would like to encourage you Saturday, May 9, 2020 in the egg and bread crumbs. by saying your mere existence Place them in a pan of hot oil adds beauty to this world, and Open 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. without you, others would (Continued from Page 1) also remove a specific sign if to deep fry. When brown, put it presents an immediate safe- on paper towels to drain. salt miss out on the opportunity Indiana has moved to June 2, of seeing the beauty that you SALT SALE 2020. ty risk, such as being too close if you desire. to the roadway or creating a I just don't think I could add to this life. Areas that should remain Let me ask this, "Do you sign-free include: sight obstruction. Campaign eat the flower part, but now signs placed off the right-of- the root of the dandelion is have a favorite way to cook H 0 * Intersections dandelions or do you cook 2 * Interchanges way will not be removed. used for teas Your “Everything Water” Store Removed signs will be It has been said that the tea them at all? Have you ever * Rights-of-way that run given anyone a bouquet of parallel to highways, includ- taken to the nearest INDOT is good for your health, but if facility. Campaign signs may I am going to make dandelion dandelions? All ing medians, shoulders and Let me know and I'll roadside areas be claimed by the owner be- tea, I want it in a tea bag. tween 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Well the dandelion flower give you a Penny for your Where the right of way is Thoughts. Salt not clearly marked, bound- Monday through Friday, ex- is really just an edible weed. cept for holidays. Please note Some people spray them or Dandelion story in part aries may be estimated as by: Jasmine Kolano, Oct 6, Pallet the fence line, the back of the that during Governor Hol- dig then up but the resilient comb’s stay-at-home order, plants still manage to survive. 2015, At Azusa Pacific Uni- ditch or behind utility poles. versity INDOT personnel will signs will not be available for This brings to mind a sto- Pricing remove campaign signs and pickup. other illegal signs from right- To report signs placed We can do your wedding, graduation, anniversary or 208 S. Main St. of-way—pursuant to code in the right-of-way, contact any other announcement that you may need! Antwerp, OH —as they are encountered INDOT customer service at Come in and browse our selection!! (419) 258-2684 in normal highway mainte- http://www.indot4u.com or nance activities. Crews may 1-855-463-6848. West Bend Printing & Publishing - 419-258-2000 PAGE 6 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 5, 2020 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] finally refused to grant Hol- came involved in a divorce liday’s extradition. However, scandal. The trouble began LOOK THIS PICTURE OVER Masterson’s rescue of Doc in a Denver theater on Sep- Holliday, as well as his nightly tember 18, 1886, when a co- “moonlighting” as a faro deal- median named Lou Spencer, er, spelled doom for his career who was performing on stage, as city marshal of Trinidad. spotted his wife, Nellie, seat- On March 28, 1883, a local ed in the audience on Master- paper noted: “There are now son’s knee. Spencer cut short two ‘bankers’ running for city his routine and confronted offices – Mr. Taylor of the Las Masterson, who hit Spencer Animas County Bank, and across the face with his pistol. Mr. Masterson of the bank Nellie Spencer watched from of ‘Fair O.’ Both have a large the wings while the two men USES OF THE WORD ‘CUT’ number of depositors – one slugged it out. Finally, they of time depositors and the were arrested, fined, and re- By: Stan Jordan other receives his deposits for leased a short time later. In its You don’t cut a turkey, keeps.”On April 3, 1883, Mas- account of the incident, the you carve it. terson was defeated by a lop- Rocky Mountain News de- You cut the cheese. sided vote of 637 to 248. scribed Masterson as one The pro golfer didn’t Dodge City War “who pleases the ladies”, and make the cut. Masterson’s term as city Nellie McMahon Spencer as I cut my finger. marshal of Trinidad ended “a beautiful woman, with a He was dancing with my just in time for him to come fine wardrobe and a sweet girl, so I cut in. to the aid of his friend, Luke voice.” Three days later, Nellie When racing, you can’t Short, who had been run out filed for divorce and the Den- By: Stan Jordan The light poles and tele- to some between 1900 and take a short cut. of Dodge City by the mayor ver papers were quick to re- I have spent some time phone poles came about 1910, and Ohio didn’t need The Panama Canal is a and Masterson’s long-time port that Nellie had “eloped” looking at this picture try- 1900. The car on the left is car license until 1907. If you big cut. enemy, Larry Deger. Within with Masterson. No record ing to figure out the date it an early Ford of 1900’s. It is notice, all the ravines have I was driving and he cut weeks, a group of gunfighters has been found of the two was taken. a nice day and all men are in been filled in. The streets in front of me. recruited by Masterson and ever getting married, and she The street had been white shirts. have been leveled and the The quarterback made a Earp descended upon Dodge soon disappeared from Mas- curbed and some of the new Down in the right corner town moved from down by sharp cut to the right. City to resolve what became terson’s life. Masterson dealt type cement sidewalks, but it says “Photo by Sheets of the canal, to up by the rail- Mom on her budget, tries known as the “Dodge City faro for “Big Ed” Chase at the the street was not paved un- Fort Wayne” Well, Mr. Eh- road. to cut corners. War.” The result of this gath- Arcade gambling house. In til 1917 and you can see here rhart started his business See ya! The CN Railway had to ering reinstated Luke Short in 1888, he managed and then it is not paved yet. in 1907. So all clues lead make a lot of cuts. Dodge. Before disbanding on purchased the Palace Variety The boss cut him off June 10, 1883, Short, Master- Theater. There, Masterson OLD ANTWERP short. son, Earp, and five other no- probably first met an Indi- The surgeon made an ex- table men from frontier histo- an club swinger and singer, ploratory cut. ry posed for a group portrait Emma Moulton. The pair He cut the board off that was soon labeled “The subsequently lived together twice, and still too short. Dodge City Peace Commis- and they were widely reported Mom said, “Cut it out” sion.” The photo became an to have married in Denver on In a western movie, we iconic image of the Old West. November 21, 1891, although cut to the chase. First attempt at journalism no record of the marriage has After robbing the bank, Masterson was back in been found. The only known the robbers cut up the take. Dodge City on November 1, source for that date was giv- The teachers said, “He 1884, where he issued a small en by Masterson’s brother, was just a cut up.” newspaper calledVox Populi Thomas Masterson, years I’m going to cut out of which was devoted to local after Bat had died.[18]:40– here. political issues. Three days af- 41 Emma was not divorced They cut the price of a ter its appearance, he received from her first husband, Ed- gallon of gas again. a flattering – and prophetic win Winford Moulton, un- He was lost in the jungle – review of his journalistic til November 9, 1893. When and had to cut his way out. effort from another Dodge they were later enumerated in The bartender cut the City paper which observed: the 1910 U.S. Census, Bat and drinks. “We are in receipt of the first Emma claimed that they had His black eye cut like a number of Vox Populi, W.B. been married for 17 years, knife. Masterson, editor, which in suggesting a marriage date of The school year was cut appearance is very neat and 1893. Masterson’s biographer short due to COVID19. tidy. The news and statements has raised the possibility that See ya! it contains seem to be of a they were married on Novem- somewhat personal nature. ber 21, 1893, two weeks after By: Stan Jordan ufacturing, notice the tall, that north side. Plus a short BAT MASTERSON The editor is very promising; Emma’s divorce from Edwin This fine old picture is false front. Whoever took this canal and a tramway leading if he survives the first week Moulton. The two were trav- from Ehrhart’s book, it was photo was not familiar with back to the furnace or smelt- By: Stan Jordan of his literary venture, there eling through the eastern from a little 4x4 print that the Antwerp because I think this er. Also, I don’t see any tow City marshal of Trinidad, is no telling what he may ac- states at that time, but an ac- boss here at West Bend News picture is pointed east instead path and it was on the north Colorado complish in the journalistic tual marriage record has not blew up to 8X10 and that of west. side of the canal from Toledo Masterson was appoint- field.” Editor Masterson did been found. It was in Denver makes everything more clear. This can’t be west because to Fort Wayne. ed city marshal of Trinidad, not survive his first week. that Masterson met and be- Here at your right, is a nice that little cabin of Dr. Lincoln Now up at the end of Mad- Colorado, on April 17, 1882. Vox Populi folded after print- gan a long-term friendship little brick building, proba- would be here on the right, dison on the south side of He had hardly settled into his ing just one issue and almost with the infamous confidence bly an office, but all the other his was the 2nd & 3rd lots on West Canal Street between $75-a-month marshal’s job another 20 years would pass man and crime boss Soapy buildings are wood, because the north of Canal Street. the canal and the street was when Wyatt Earp requested before he made journalism a Smith. In 1889, the two were trees are all over the area and I don’t remember ever the biggest stave mill in the his help to prevent the extra- full-time profession in New involved in election scandal probably dirt cheap. There reading about factories on the area. It covered about 3 acres dition of Doc Holliday from York City. involving fraudulent registra- must be a sawmill in the area, north side of the canal, except and this little office building Colorado to Arizona. Mas- Denver tion ballot casting. but I never heard where one east of Antwerp on past the for it was still around back in terson took his case directly Masterson finally left was situated. Cinder Road or what is now the 1930’s. to Colorado Governor Fred- Dodge City and made Den- NO COMPROMISE – THE That third store on the called Krous Drive. There Anyhow, I am always glad erick W. Pitkin, who listened ver, Colorado, his center of LOCKDOWN HAS GOT TO right is probably a saloon or were a couple factories and to get these historic pictures. to Masterson’s appeal and interest, where he soon be- END something other than man- the Antwerp Furnace was on See ya!

ANTWERP By: Stan Jordan before you can learn to We are going in at 6:00 a.m. cision to break out of the CONSERVATION CLUB We have been on a na- walk, you have to learn to If you are a leader, you French Normandy area. The Antwerp tionwide lockdown for over crawl. I know the medical must lead. There are always air force sent 1000 planes 6 weeks. That was a blanket people want to wait months risks. To get America back to bomb the area ahead of Conservation lockdown and I think part because of the risk. Nearly again, we must start now Patton. Well the air force of that was wrong, but we all all decisions has a type of and accept the risk! Yes, bombed the wrong side of Club done our best to help eradi- risk, any leader knows that. some leaders have made the front and killed 500 cate this 19 stuff. Back on June 5, 1944, mistakes. boys and wounded that I have always thought General Ike had set up the In 1864 a Col. Pickett many more. Now that was SCHOLARSHIP that right here in this tri- allies to invade Europe that CSA in Gettysburg, PA had not Patton’s fault and didn’t state area, we didn’t need a day, but it was a cold rain, 25,000 troops and he told expect it, but he hiked up Deadline Extended lockdown, but we obeyed and the wind blew like them: ‘We must take the his pants and charged ahead it anyhow. There are hun- blicksley, The North Sea road’ Well, a few boys got anyhow, despite the risk. So, The deadline for our scholarship application has been and Atlantic went wild, no to that road, but 13,000 of if you are a leader, accept the EXTENDED to May 16th. The schools eligible include dreds of counties in the 48 states that didn’t need to be invasion. Ike called his lead- them lay dead on the road. risks and lead this country Antwerp, Farview, Hicksville, Paulding, Wayne Trace and closed, but the country was ers together that night and Nothing was gained. and do it soon. Woodlan • antwerpconservationclub.com in a frenzy and they done said, “I” have to make a de- In 1876, in the area of I am an old man, I have what they thought was best. cision, this is no time for a Little Big Horn River, Col. seen a thing or two. I write May 3rd – IDPA Pistol Match @ 1pm I say now (May 1st) it is good invasion, but our time Custer made a decision that for a small town, weekly time to start back to normal. is running out, we will not was wrong, the risk was, he paper but I am Joe Ameri- have a good window for four lost 231 men. Every man can and 100% Buckeye. The May 10th – Monthly Trap Shoot @ 1pmCANCELLED Let the American people be Americans. We must start months. I know we will lose was killed. The Souix gained Constitution says I can say now to Make America Great a couple thousand boys and 231 horses, 231 rifles and what I want to, but sign your Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates! Again. It will take time, but that many will be injured, 231 revolvers. name. Stanley W. Jordan, we have got to start. but the decision is mine. I In mid August 1944, 6/27/24. AHS 1942. WWW.ANTWERPCONSERVATIONCLUB.COM • On Facebook! Ben Franklin told me, accept all the responsibility. Gen. Patton made a de- See ya! Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 5, 2020 Ohio between Cincinnati and predicted that less than 50 several thousands of acres, and shovels, and guards were only victim of the “Reservoir Toledo, while the Wabash years later, a band of 200- leaving them uncultivable. placed at the reservoir and War.” & Erie ran the length of the 400 men would spend a night When the canal was running, locks. Frustrated Antwerp When the soldiers state of Indiana beginning destroying a large section of Paulding County residents men held secret meetings and marched to the reservoir, no in Evansville. The Wabash the public works by secret- tolerated the flooding, but devised a plan to drain the one was there. They set up & Erie passed through Fort ly dynamiting, burning and now that the public work was reservoir themselves. camp, and the locals, who Wayne, and then into Pauld- breaking the banks of the becoming obsolete, it seemed On the night of April 25, were excited to visit with the ing County, Ohio for 18 miles Six Mile Reservoir and three unfair for Paulding County to 1887, 200 to 400 men, armed soldiers and see a Gatling gun through Carryall, Crane, locks on the Wabash & Erie sacrifice precious farm land. with pick-axes, shovels and up close, came out to visit Emerald and Auglaize town- Canal. At least two efforts were dynamite, and carrying a with the troops. “Camp Dy- ships, where the two canals It is true that for a decade made in the 1870s to force the banner that read, “No Com- namite” disbanded within a met in Junction. or two after its initial open- issue of abandoning the ca- promise” on one side, and week. Governor Foraker him- In addition to the two ca- ing, the canal served both nal and reservoir in Paulding “The Reservoir Must Go” on self visited Paulding County nal routes, Paulding County Indiana and Ohio well. Fort County. In 1877, Francis B. the other, descended on the the next month, and was tak- was slated to be the location Wayne developed into a great DeWitt circulated a petition Six Mile Reservoir and the en to the site in Indiana where of one of several reservoirs port city, and Paulding Coun- to be presented to the Ohio two locks to the east—one at the water source was cut off. ‘NO COMPROMISE!’ along the waterway that ty hauled out much of its tim- legislature asking for the state Tate’s Landing, and the oth- Seeing the legitimacy of THE CANAL AND THE would feed water into the ca- ber on the waterway to mar- to vacate the reservoir and er west of Junction. The men Paulding County’s grievanc- RESERVOIR WAR nal when needed. The reser- kets in Delphos and Defiance turn the canal into a ditch. overpowered the guards, and es, the governor declared that voir site chosen was southeast and beyond, which allowed That petition proved unsuc- at the appointed hour of mid- state would cover the costs of By: Jane Nice of the village of Antwerp in the swamp to be drained and cessful. night, dynamited the banks the “Reservoir War.” Paulding County Bicen- Carryall and Crane town- farm ground established. Then in 1878, Solomon S. of the reservoir and the locks. In the next session of the tennial Committee ships. It was formed by cut- Throughout northernStambaugh, who owned over Water rushed out of the legislature, the legal aban- Part of a series ting off the waters of the Six Paulding County, the towns 200 acres lying under the wa- reservoir and through the ca- donment of the canal and res- ANTWERP – In the ear- Mile Creek, and therefore of New Harrison, Antwerp ter of the reservoir, challenged nal all the way to the city of ervoir became law. No dyna- ly 1840s the manmade wa- named “Six Mile Reservoir.” and Junction were laid out the lessees of the public works Defiance, where Flickinger miter was ever punished. terways of the canal system When completed, it covered along the Wabash & Erie, in the Common Pleas Court and other outraged busi- A historical marker will be were nearing completion and 2,000 acres. all by 1842. Tate’s Landing, of Paulding County to vacate nessmen, upon hearing the placed at the site of the Res- about to open up northwest Canal building in Pauld- though never platted as a the Six Mile Reservoir. Stam- news the next morning, sent ervoir War, at the intersection Ohio for commerce and set- ing County was challenging. town, was an important port baugh won, but no action was telegrams to Ohio Governor of Canal Road (County Road tlement. Conditions of constructing on the canal. The town of taken because while Stam- John Foraker declaring that 180) and High Road (Town- Junction, located at the in- baugh owned the ground a lawless mob had destroyed ship Road 77). Dates for the tersection of the two canals, within the reservoir, the state state property, and urged him dedication of the marker and prospered. The village of Ant- owned the banks. to take action. for the performance of “No werp grew along banks of the While Paulding County’s Governor Foraker called Compromise!” a historical Wabash & Erie, where enter- grievances were legitimate, out the state militia, who ar- melodrama mystery dinner prising men erected manu- their efforts were thwarted rived by train at Cecil that theater will be announced in facturing enterprises, hotels because manufacturers in evening with 53 enlisted the future. and warehouses. the city of Defiance still had a men and nine officers who Next time: Railroads and The Paulding Furnace, market for Paulding County’s were armed with muskets, their Forgotten Towns, Part 1. located on the canal in Sec- timber, and they used the ca- bayonets and a Gatling gun. More information on the tion 23 of Crane Township, nal to float logs to their indus- Shortly after they arrived, a bicentennial can be found on opened in the mid-1860s. A tries. Defiance resident C.A. young soldier named Fred Facebook at www.facebook. number of kilns were used Flickinger served on the State Reeves accidentally shot him- com/PauldingCounty200. to convert timber that was Board of Public Works and self and died. Reeves was the cleared from the nearby for- was a strong influence to pre- ests into charcoal. That char- serve the reservoir and canal. coal was used in the blast fur- Paulding County generat- USDA TO IMPLEMENT with its partners across the nace that smelted ore that had ed a new petition in 1886, and PRESIDENT’S EXECUTIVE federal government to ensure been transported on the canal the Honorable John L. Geyer ORDER ON MEAT & employee safety to maintain system from the Lake Superi- drew up a bill to be presented POULTRY PROCESSORS this essential industry.” or area into iron. to the state legislature calling The Centers for Disease Ironically, it was iron, or for the abandonment of the Control and Prevention more specifically the “iron Wabash & Erie Canal and the U.S. Secretary of Agricul- ture Sonny Perdue released (CDC) of the Department of horse” that proved to be the Six Mile Reservoir. It passed Health and Human Services downfall of the canals. Rail- in the house, but failed in the the following statement after President Donald J. Trump and the Occupational Safety roads beat canal travel in senate, after Flickinger and and Health Administration speed and efficiency, as well influential Defiance business- signed an Executive Order to keep meat and poultry pro- (OSHA) of the Department of as year-round dependability. men traveled to Columbus to Labor have put out guidance The canals often shut down stop it. cessing facilities open during the COVID-19 national for plants to implement to in winter when the water- help ensure employee safety ways froze, and could not run emergency. “I thank President Trump to reopen plants or to contin- After the abandonment of the Six Mile Reservoir and the during summer drought pe- ue to operate those still open. riods, when the lack of water for signing this executive or- Paulding County section of the Wabash & Erie Canal be- der and recognizing the im- Under the Executive Order came law, the village of Antwerp celebrated on July 4, 1888. caused boats to be stranded in and the authority of the De- the mud. portance of keeping our food This is the original program from that event. Many years lat- supply chain safe, secure, and fense Production Act, USDA er, Paulding County adopted “No Compromise” as its motto, After the Wabash Rail- will work with meat process- road came to Fort Wayne in plentiful. Our nation’s meat based on the events of the Reservoir War. and poultry processing facili- ing to affirm they will oper- 1852, the canal was no longer ate in accordance with the used to haul freight. Rather ties play an integral role in the Paulding County was the Six Mile Reservoir were so continuity of our food supply CDC and OSHA guidance, positioned to be the hub of dismal that jiggers of whiskey than repair the breaks in the and then work with state and now less vital public work, chain,” said Secretary Perdue. transportation in the area be- were regularly served to the “Maintaining the health and local officials to ensure that cause not one, but two, canals men throughout the day as bondholders forced the sale these plants are allowed to of the canal in that state. In safety of these heroic employ- were being built within its they passed under a rope one ees in order to ensure that operate to produce the meat borders—the Miami & Erie at a time. 1881, Thomas Fleming paid protein that Americans need. $44,500 for the section from these critical facilities can Canal, which ran north and The Wabash & Erie Canal continue operating is para- USDA will continue to work south on the eastern side of and its reservoirs were com- the Ohio state line to the town with the CDC, OSHA, FDA, of Lagro, Indiana, and resold mount. I also want to thank the county, and the Wabash pleted and opened to boats the companies who are doing and state and local officials & Erie Canal, which ran east in May 1843. Fort Wayne it to the Nickel Plate Railroad. to ensure that facilities im- This compounded a grow- their best to keep their work- and west in the north. celebrated the event on July force safe as well as keeping plementing this guidance to The Miami & Erie Canal 4 of that year. No one at that ing problem in Paulding Though not platted as a keep employees safe can con- County. In the 1870s, Indi- our food supply sustained. ran the length of the state of grand celebration could have town, Tate’s Landing was an USDA will continue to work tinue operating. ana had cut off the supply of important port on the canal. fresh water flowing into the Named for Lyle Tate, a na- canal, causing the Six Mile Are you ready for your NTWERP NSURANCE GENCY, INC. tive of Ireland who came to A I A Reservoir, no longer a live 312 S. Main St. • Antwerp, Ohio 45813 Paulding County in 1840, body of water, to become and was a contractor and Next Vehicle? stagnant. Mosquitos abound- landowner on the Wabash ed, and malaria, then called & Erie, Tate’s Landing had the “ague,” returned as real a sawmill, stave factory, health risk from back in the stores, and saloons in its Great Black Swamp days. heyday. It was located at the Home • Auto • Business • Farm A May 30, 1872 Antwerp NTEGRITYRITY intersection of County Road DENNIS RECKER I Gazette article described 180 and Emerald Road. FORD Life • Health • Retirement the reservoir’s smell in the Cell: 419-786-0889 Emerald Road was then the Business: 419-399-2555 hot summer months, “as it “hack” line where horses [email protected] Crop Insurance is strewn with thousands of carried travelers, supplies dead fish which were caught and mail to and from the - Trailer and Sprayer Sales in the tangled grass and water village of Paulding. 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Small bands (260) 632-4815 419-258-5511 During times of heavy of locals unsuccessfully at- Mon-Fri: 8a-5:30p (Closed 12-1) [email protected] rain, the reservoir waters left tempted to break the banks of www.bridgetrailers.com Sat: 8am-12pm Sun: Closed its shallow banks and flooded the reservoir with pick-axes PAGE 8 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 5, 2020 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] and wrestle like it’s your WAYNE TRACE WRESTLERS RECOGNIZED last. This year has proved the statement true with COVID-19. This year with the boys that qualified for the State Tournament and wrestling very well, it was unfortunate that they could not complete their quest to be a state champion.” Wayne Trace should have an excellent team for 2020- 21 season as they lost no se- niors and are gaining three+ solid freshman.

gison. After a knee injury, Seth finished 19-6 for the season. He was a champion at the Van Buren Tourna- ment and placed 6th at the LCC Thunderbird Tour- nament and went from not qualifying for Districts last year to being Sectional champion and District qual- ifier this year. The recipient for the Ben Saylor Award was Elliot Bo- roff. Boroff joined wrestling

Hunter Long

The Wayne Trace wres- state qualifiers and both tling team had a tremendous were awarded top honors at season despite the circum- two different tournaments. stances of its abrupt end. Hunter Long received Most Jarrett Hornish Recognition is deserved for Outstanding Wrestler at the this phenomenal team. This Defiance Border Wars Tour- year there was a tie between nament and Jarrett Hornish the two most outstanding was awarded Most Out- wrestlers – Hunter Long and standing Wrestler of the Van Arin James Jarrett Hornish. Both were Buren Tournament. Hunter Long had the most wins on as a freshman this year and the team at 43 while Jarrett had an outstanding work Hornish had the most pins ethic and perseverance and on the team at 30. excellent for the program. The most improved wres- Coach Clemens said, “In tler for the season on the all of my years of coaching Raider squad was Seth Meg- I always tell the kids to play

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Call 419-399-1131 today to schedule your appointment! pauldingcountyhospital.com 419-399-4080 PAGE 10 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 5, 2020 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] OHIO STATE LIMA ing at analyzing literary texts Biology: Amanda Weller completed the majority of ACADEMIC CELEBRATION utilizing complex critical ap- of Lima and Rachel Crites of his or her coursework on the RECOGNIZES STUDENT proaches such as deconstruc- Delphos Lima Campus. This award SCHOLARS tion and is always an active Amanda Weller not only was named for Dr. John W. and insightful contributor to excels academically, but she Hevener, who taught Histo- The Ohio State University class discussions. Brown is an has also immersed herself ry on this campus from 1974 at Lima annually recogniz- outstanding creative writer, in Ohio State Lima’s biology to 1991. During Dr. Heven- es the scholarly efforts of its both in poetry and fiction. community. Weller has tak- er’s tenure on our faculty, he graduating seniors and others She received the Arbuckle en advantage of undergrad- served as a regular member of at an Academic Celebration. Creative Writing Scholarship uate research opportunities our faculty Honors Commit- This year’s winners for schol- for a selection from her po- by studying the evolutionary tee. This award was created arly work, overall achieve- etry chapbook Post Script. In history and ecology of the to honor both Dr. Hevener, ment and service to the cam- the past year, she has served brush-tailed mice, Calomy- for his outstanding service pus are listed below. as a senior editor for Ohio scus, in and around Paki- to the students of The Ohio State Lima’s international stan. She presented at the State University at Lima, and Department awards Sydney Hartford tack- Honors Program has influ- literary journal Asterism, American Society of Mam- also our most outstanding Faculty members in each led her work on stage, in the enced his or her education- leading the editorial meet- malogists conference in both students. This year’s recipient academic area on campus classroom, and behind the al experience at Ohio State ings, corresponding with au- 2018 and 2019, as well as lo- is Victoria Bradford of Pauld- choose their most outstand- scenes with equal amounts Lima. This year’s recipients thors across the globe, and cal venues. The quality of her ing. ing students from the aca- of talent, hard work, humil- are Kerri Ellerbrock of Otta- editing accepted pieces. She research was recognized with demic year to recognize with ity, intelligence and dedica- wa, Cameron Brittain of Day- also works as a writing cen- an Undergraduate Research a department award. tion. While she has played ton, Jessica Mangas of Desh- ter tutor and a Spanish tutor, Scholarship in 2018 from The a number of leading roles in ler, Jenna Fields of Sidney and is a mentor in the Each One Ohio State University. Ad- Ohio State Lima productions, Danica Basinger of Kalida. Teaches One program, and a ditionally, she has recently Hartford exemplifies the en- leader in the Women’s Em- completed the requirements semble spirit in her acting, WOODLAN HIGH SCHOOL powerment Club. for graduation with research approaching the work with distinction in biology, a des- an open mind and heart, and SENIOR ATHLETE ignation on her transcript, helping to create an envi- RECOGNITION which attests to the quality of ronment where all her fellow the undergraduate research actors feel valued and im- she conducted. Weller will portant. Aside from her pro- start a PhD program at the duction work on our campus, University of North Carolina Hartford has also been ac- at Greensboro this fall. tively involved with our cam- The Violet I. Meek Stu- pus choral groups, becoming dent Leadership Award is Psychology: Victoria one of the student leaders of an annual award given to Bradford of Paulding REEDefined, our student-led the Ohio State Lima student Victoria Bradford grad- acapella group. She also is one who has demonstrated pos- uates with honors. She has a of the few theatre students in itive leadership and a vision stellar research record, pre- the past years to develop a for the future of the student senting at local and national research project for the Lima body while enrolled on the conferences, contributed to Nan Arbuckle Creative Undergraduate Research Fo- Lima campus. The recipient potential publications, and Writing Scholarship: Victo- rum, combining her passion will embody the land grant completed an honors thesis ria Sullivan of Lima for acting with her interest in mission of Ohio State Lima, this spring. A previous winner—in psychology. demonstrating a quest for a 2018—for poetry, Victoria Physics: Nick Wallace of new knowledge combined Addie Bayman: Sullivan stood out this year Cincinnati with public service, one who Track – Addie was all-con- for her fiction. Her stories Nick Wallace has partici- can balance intellectual pur- ference in all her sports mul- of family tension and mar- pated actively in class, asked suits with extra-curricular tiple times. In track, she has ital convolutions impressed Rachel Crites also excels questions and answered activities and responsibilities. been a regular post-season the judges with their strange academically and conducts them, and worked well with The award honors Dr. Vio- participant. She also tied and startling depictions of challenging research. Using his groups on problems. He let I. Meek, retired dean and for the school record in the ordinary domestic woe. The both morphological and ge- has demonstrated strong in- director of Ohio State Lima. 100m! She’s got an amazing work balances idiosyncratic netic traits, Crites examined terest and knowledge in phys- This year’s recipient is Dalton work ethic combined with perceptions with everyday the variability in the West ics. Faulder of Jackson Center. being a great leader. - Coach reality, creating on the page African soft-furred mouse, Mathematics: Sharolyn The Ohio State Lima Hon- McAlexander characters who are simulta- Praomys rostratus, to de- Balbaugh of Wapakoneta ors Program awards the Hon- neously distinct and familiar. termine how it differs based Sharolyn Balbaugh is an ors Tuition Scholarship to Music: Victoria Bradford on habitat and if the species exceptional student who Honors students who demon- of Paulding should be split into two. This works hard and strives to un- strate exceptional perfor- History: Emily Preston of Victoria Bradford’s ded- work was conducted both in derstand the concepts. She is mance in at least two Honors Huntsville ication to the music depart- collaboration with Dr. Ryan quiet and observant, noting courses during the current Emily E. Preston is an out- ment during her time at Ohio Norris at Ohio State Lima, all details. academic year, have main- standing scholar and writer. State Lima has been extraor- and as part of a competitive Honors awards tained a high grade point Her work shows sophistica- dinary. She emerged as a Research Experience for Un- The 2020 winners of the average over all course work, tion and clarity of thought, leader, not only in the Uni- dergraduates funded by the honors awards are also being participated in Honors Pro- and she demonstrates a con- versity Chorale, but also in National Science Foundation gram events, and submitted fident grasp of historical pro- the formation of a student-led at the Field Museum in Chica- an essay describing how the cesses as well as a deftness acapella group – REEDefined go. She presented at the Field acapella – and served as their Museum, the American Soci- in analyzing and comparing EICHER’S WOODWORKING SHOP, LLC sources. first president. 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This year’s JJL Construction LLC Rylee Poeppelman has recipient is Olivia Green of been an excellent and ded- Bellevue. icated student in all of her The John W. Hevener Asphalt Shingles communication classes in Award is given each academic Metal Roofing • Remodel “Perhaps we should have advertised preparation for continuing year to the most outstanding Room Additions • Pole Barns in the West Bend News?” her communication major at student at Ohio State Lima Decks • New Construction Ohio State. who has attained senior sta- 419-258-2000 • [email protected] Theatre: Sydney Hartford tus by the beginning of au- 260-494-1375 WB 101 N. Main Street, Antwerp, OH of Ada tumn semester and who also Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 11 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 5, 2020 Cole Depew: day trying to get better. His last season and is an excellent Golf – Cole was a 4-year persistence and team-first bunter. His 11 infield hits lead RESULTS RELEASED FOR THE 2019-2020 TEAMS letter winner and a valuable attitude was much appreci- the team. -Coach Koos ENGINEERING COMPETITION member of the program. Cole ated by the coach! We look Trevor Wiedenhoeft: was poised to have a great forward to hearing about his Track – Trevor came to senior season and is some- future successes! track late his freshman year one who loves golf. We look Taya Kitzmiller: and had an immediate impact forward to seeing Cole in the Softball – Stud multisport earning a varsity position in future and thank him for his athlete. She earned a letter his first meet. He became a contributions to Woodlan in all 4 years of High School, mainstay at the middle dis- golf. - Coach Randell and secured our outfield in tance and was a part of the the center field position the strong resurgence of our team last 2 years, making it look in those events. - Coach Mc- easy. We’re gonna miss you Alexander Taya. Wishing you well in your future!

Luke Spangler: Golf – Luke was a 4-year Members of the team include: back: Megan Dearth, Gillian Porter, Molly Adams, Luke member of our team who McCullough, Jon Clapsaddle, Kolson Egnor. Front: Jaylyn McCloud, Natali Becerra Cortes, showed up to practice every Aaron Nickell: Vanessa Krueger, and Lily Roehrig. Michael King: Baseball – Aaron, a return- Baseball – Michael is a fast ing 2-year letter winner, is an Students from Paulding solve real-world engineering fying teams across the United LF/CF for the Warriors, in fact excellent 2B/SS that covered High School competed in challenges. States. the fastest on the team and more ground on the infield Division III at the local tour- Essay—Teams research The Paulding High School one of the fastest at Woodlan than anyone on the team. He nament at Ohio Northern in and write an in-depth essay JV team was ranked 3rd in in the past 15 years running a has a true passion for baseball early March. The competition submitted electronically pri- Division III in the state of 6.7 - 60 yard dash! He hit .392 and worked extremely hard at consisted of a one-day, three- or to their competition day. Ohio and 8th Nationally. it, rarely missing a workout part competition including a The theme for 2020 was “En- The Varsity team placed all 4 years! - Coach Koos a combination of scores from: gineering in the Wild.” 11th in the State Division Design/Build— Where Schools with qualifying rankings, and 34th in the Na- Teams design and build a scores at the local compe- tional rankings. solution to an engineering tition are ranked out of the We are beyond proud of challenge. 82 teams that qualified and their efforts and accomplish- Multiple Choice—Teams participated in Ohio, as well ments. use math and science skills to as out of the nearly 500 quali-

the Year is Ms. Victoria Em- and students at Fairview rah. Ms. Emrah is a teacher at drank a glass of milk and Heritage Jr. Sr. High (Dr. Matt then took a picture of their Widenhoefer, principal) and milk mustache. has been teaching 19 years as The pictures were asked Elly Spieth: a Special Education – Read to be posted on Facebook or READER PICK-UP LOCATIONS Softball – Elly is an awe- 180 Teacher. Twitter and to tag Fairview some fast lead off batter that These ladies areFFA while using the hashtag OHIO LOCATIONS house, Paulding Co. Bookmo- can really get your team start- hard-working and dedicated #MilkMustacheChallenge. Antwerp: Antwerp Branch bile, Susie’s Bakery, Paulding ed. Elly batted 353 last year to students and families at Once posted, participants VFW Post 587, Paulding Co. Library, Antwerp Pharmacy, and stole 18 bases. Fantastic EACS! were entered to win a $5 gift H20, Antwerp Exchange Bank, OSU Extension Office, Pauld- athlete that gives her all in ing County Historical Society, card to The Apache Dairy Pop-N-Brew, Genesis House, anything she is asked to do. FAIRVIEW FFA PUTS Bar. Pit-Stop, Subway, Manor Paulding Co. Sheriff’s Office, Sky is the limit! - Coach Wi- Past Time Cafe, Board of Although over forty pho- House Assisted Living esehan ON MILK MUSTACHE Elections, Gardens of Pauld- CHALLENGE tos were submitted, only 5 Bryan: Chief, Town & Coun- ing, Paulding County Hospital winners were chosen. 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Any submis- If your business or organization would like to circulation ceases Pandemic** sions may be edited or rejected bring in potential clients, contact us about being a Read it online for FREE at westbendnews.net by the editor. customer pick-up location for the WBN. for your zip code. PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 5, 2020 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] COOPER FARMS PROVIDES OVER 21,000 healthy diet.” BICENTENNIAL PHOTO OF THE WEEK MEALS AND DONATES $10,000 IN GIFT CARDS Foodbanks across the state and nation are seeing FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES TO FIRST RESPONDERS double-digit percentage in- creases in visitors. The Ohio Association of Food Banks is providing 2.2 million more pounds of food than this week last year. Further, one in three visitors had not previously sought help from a foodbank prior to COVID-19 pandemic. Cooper Farms also want- ed to thank the area hospi- tal staff for all that they are doing in this unprecedented time. To do this, they pur- chased $10,000 in gift cards from local restaurants and As so many face un- turkey burgers were donat- delivered them to the hos- foreseen challenges across ed to area groups providing pitals serving each of the America, Cooper Farms is socially distanced serving of company’s four main com- working to provide food hot lunches for children and munities. and resources to their fel- meals after virtual church “We talk about giving low Ohioans. The farm and services. back to the community, but food company, located in “Egg and turkey farm- there’s nobody doing that more than these hospitals The “Photo of the Week” for the upcoming book Paulding County, Ohio: A Pictorial History western Ohio, has made ers have always been and Volume III is a street scene taken in the late 1940s. Do you recognize these buildings in Ant- several donations over the remain committed to sup- right now,” said Gary Coo- per, COO of Cooper Farms. werp? The book committee is asking for images covering all aspects of Paulding County’s his- past month, providing over porting their neighbors tory from 1820-2020 for this book being published by the John Paulding Historical Society. 21,000 protein-rich meals, in need and ensuring that “They go to work every day and put their health on the More information on the pictorial history and photo submissions can be found on Facebook and so much more. all families have access at facebook.com/jphsmuseum or facebook.com/PauldingCounty200. Nearly 6,000 pounds of to wholesome, affordable line to treat members of the turkey as well as two truck- foods,” said Jim Chakeres, community, so this is the loads of eggs, about 27,000 executive vice president of least we could do to show how many lakes an angler FORTRESS OBETZ TO HOST which will lead to a greater dozen eggs, were donated the Ohio Poultry Associa- our gratitude toward them.” fishes. All statewide fishing OHSAA CROSS COUNTRY experience for fans and par- The company hasn’t for- to the Ohio Association of tion. “Eggs and turkey are regulations apply to the ar- CHAMPIONSHIPS ticipants. Foodbanks in a series of high-protein foods that gotten about their team ea’s lakes, except when su- “We can’t wait for our stu- deliveries from the turkey, provide nutritional bene- members through this all, perseded by the special reg- dent-athletes and Ohio’s en- either. The company has The Ohio High School pork and egg company. An fits to people of all ages and ulations mentioned above. Athletic Association cross tire cross country community additional 1,100 pounds of play an important role in a provided multiple gifts and Anglers are also reminded to experience the state cham- tokens of appreciation for country state championships that no fish may be used as are moving to Fortress Obetz, pionships at Fortress Obetz,” PAULDING COUNTY HOSPITAL their 2,300 team members bait on the area. said Snodgrass. “This facili- over the past month as well. a 50-acre multi-purpose MEDICAL HALLWAY RENOVATION These regulations have sports complex with a 6,500- ty is so impressive, from the “We are so thankful for been designed by Division of course layout for the compet- Construction Documents Project No. 20013 our wonderful team mem- seat grandstand located in Wildlife fisheries biologists Obetz on the southeast side of itors to being more spectator bers,” said Cooper. “They to continue the tradition of friendly for the fans and we NOTICE TO BIDDERS continue to come to work Columbus, OHSAA Execu- quality bluegill fishing on tive Director Jerry Snodgrass are thrilled to sign a five-year Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received in each day and help us to care the La Su An area lakes by agreement. We would like to duplicate: for our animals and provide announced Wednesday. By: Ronald Goedde continuing to regulate the Fortress Obetz opened in thank National Trail Raceway food for our fellow Ameri- amount of fishing pressure for hosting the state champi- Paulding County Hospital, 1035 West Wayne Street, Paulding, cans. We hope they under- 2017 on the former site of the Ohio 45879 without the need for anglers onships for the last nine years stand how much we appreci- Columbus Motor Speedway. For: Paulding County Hospital Medical Hallway Renovation to obtain a reservation. The The racing that will now take and doing an outstanding job 1035 West Wayne Street Paulding, Ohio 45879 ate their dedication through Division of Wildlife accom- as our host.” this tough time. We know place there in early November At: Paulding County Hospital 1035 West Wayne Street plishes this by limiting the represents one of the largest Fortress Obetz was built Paulding, Ohio 45879 we will come through this number of days the lakes to host sporting events, con- Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties stronger together.” high school cross country submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. The owner are open to fishing, limiting events in the country, with certs, festivals and more. It Cooper Farms is encour- the number of bluegill that was the home of the Ohio intends and requires that this project be completed as listed above. aging their communities to more than 11,000 fans. Until 2:00 p.m., local time, on June 1, 2020. Bids received after anglers can take home each Of significance, much of Machine professional la- that time will be returned unopened. give back, too, if they are day, and limiting the num- crosse team from 2017-19. The able. Donation boxes are the course will be visible from The work will be conducted under a single prime contract through ber of anglers that fish the the 6,500-seat grandstands, facility has five video boards, the General Contractor with the Owner. being set out to allow team area at one time (i.e., limited Complete and detailed bidding documents for the work are members to donate to the number of parking spaces). on file and may be examined at the following locations: DOCUMENT 00020 foodbanks. While not ev- For more information eryone can give, every dol- Vintage Archonics, Inc. Eastern Engineering about fishing at Lake La NOTICE TO BIDDERS 8205 Lima Road 1239 North Wells Street lar makes a big difference Su An, visit the Division of Fort Wayne, Indiana 46818 Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808 for those struggling during The Paulding County Commissioners, acting for the Village of Wildlife’s website at wildo- Grover Hill, will receive sealed bids for the Village of Grover Hill 2020 Phone (260) 489-3543 Phone (260) 426-3119 this time. Manhole Rehabilitation Project. Fax (260) 489-1293 Fax (260) 426-3101 hio.gov under the Fishing [email protected] [email protected] Regulations. Select Lake La Bids will be received at the Paulding County Commissioners FISHERIES BIOLOGIST Office located at 115 N. Williams Street Paulding, Ohio 45879on http://distribution.easternengineering.com Su An on the Site-Specific May 27, 2020 at which time and place bids will be opened publicly HAVE SET THE SPECIAL Waters drop-down option. The Owner is: Owner’s Authorized Agent: and read aloud. Bids received after 9:00 a.m. (local time) on May 27, FISHING REGULATIONS 2020 will be returned unopened. Paulding County Hospital Ronald Goedde FOR THIS YEAR AT LA SU Bids will be received on a unit price basis as outlined in the bid 1035 West Wayne Street Chief Executive Officer OHIO HUNTERS HARVEST AN WILDLIFE AREA. NEARLY 7,900 WILD TUR- documents. Paulding, Ohio 45879 Paulding County Hospital The project shall include the rehabilitation of seven sanitary 1035 West Wayne Street KEYS AFTER FIRST WEEK sewer manholes consisting of 70.0 vertical feet (VF) of composite Paulding, Ohio 45879 Lake La Su An Wildlife OF SEASON manhole lining, installation or modification of concrete bench and (419) 399-1104 Area will be open for fishing channels, and replacement of frames and covers. [email protected] May 1 through September Bids must be signed and submitted on the separate bidding The first week of wild forms included in the Bidding Documents, sealed in the provided 7, 2020. Fishing will be per- turkey hunting in Ohio end- envelope, and shall be accompanied by either a Bid Guaranty Bond The work for which proposals are requested includes all mitted on Monday, Friday, ed with 7,873 birds checked in the amount of 100% of the Bid amount or by a certified check, services, labor, materials, tools and equipment as required to cashier’s check, subject to conditions provided in the Instructions to complete work in accordance with the contract documents prepared Saturday and Sunday from through Sunday, April 26. sunrise to sunset during Bidders. Bid security, furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a by Vintage Archonics, and local, state and governing agencies. Hunters harvested 8,908 Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to Bidding documents may be obtained by bidders after May 11, this open season. La Su An wild turkeys during the provide said surety. 2020, from the office of Eastern Engineering, 1239 North Wells Wildlife Area will be closed same time frame in 2019. All contractors and sub-contractors involved with the project will, Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808, phone (260) 426-3119, fax (260) to fishing at all other times. The top 10 counties for to the extent practicable, use Ohio Products, materials, services, and 426-3101, upon receipt of a refundable deposit check made payable labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor to the Vintage Archonics, Inc., in the amount of $100.00 per set. Lake Wood Duck will fol- wild turkey harvest during low the same fishing dates compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Bidding General Contractors may obtain up to three (3) complete the first week of the 2020 Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor’s Executive sets of bidding documents. All subcontractors each may obtain a as other La Su An lakes and hunting season include: Bel- Order of 1972, and Governor’s Executive Order 84-9 shall be single set of bidding documents. Requests for mailed bidding will not remain open year- mont (266), Guernsey (250), required. documents will be sent via UPS (ground) at the expense of the round. Anglers are remind- Attention of bidders is called to all the requirements contained in Contractor. Deposits will be refunded in full upon return of bidding Meigs (243), Tuscarawas ed that they will not need a this bid packet, particularly to the Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing documents, in good condition, within ten (10) days of bid opening (227), Harrison (224), Mon- wage rates, encouragement of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises date. Note that digital downloads of bidding documents are at the reservation to fish the lakes roe (221), Brown (217), Co- (DBE) utilization, various insurance requirements, and various equal Contractor’s expense. Bidder list information may be obtained on the on La Su An Wildlife Area, employment opportunity provisions. Eastern Engineering website, www.easternegineering.com. shocton (215), Muskingum but all vehicles must park in (213) and Highland (206). The Bidding Documents, which include Drawings, Specifications Bidding documents are not to be separated for the purpose of and blank bid forms, may be examined and obtained on the website bidding scopes of work by Contractors or Subcontractors. A full and a designated parking space. See the complete infor- Sunfish bag limits for of Maumee Valley Planning Organization. After posting, Bid complete set of drawings and project manual with all addenda and mation here: http://wildlife. Documents can be found on the web at mvpo.org/bid. related project documents are to be available to Contractors, 2020 will be 15 fish daily, ohiodnr.gov/stay-informed/ Subcontractors and Suppliers to insure coordination with all facets of with no more than 5 fish The Owner reserves the right to reject every bid and to waive the project requirements. Only full sets of documents will be available news-announcements/post/ informalities, irregularities and errors in the bidding to the extent and issued to bidding Contractors. being 8 inches or larger. ohio-hunters-harvest-near- permitted by law. Ohio State Gross Retail and use Tax is not to be included in the Largemouth bass will have ly-7-900-wild-turkeys-after- No bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days after the actual bid price as the Owner is tax-exempt. The Owner will furnish Tax an 18 inch minimum length first-week-of-season date of the opening thereof. Exempt certificates to successful bidders. limit, with a 5 fish daily bag Bidding General Contractors will submit a list of subcontractors limit and channel catfish ATTENTION! and major equipment and material suppliers with their bid form. With the COVID-19 Pandemic affecting our agency, Maumee will have a 2 fish daily bag Have Something to sell? Valley Planning Organization is asking all contractors to either MAIL No bidder shall withdraw or cancel his bid or any part thereof for limit. Daily bag limits will the bid packet to 115 N. Williams Street, Paulding, Ohio 45879 or a period of sixty (60) days after the bid date. Bids are required to be be posted and are in effect CALL the Commissioner’s Office before dropping the bid packet off. executed on the Bid Form prescribed by the Contract Documents Classified ads are $8.50 for 20 Bid Packets will be on our website for you to download and print. We and Specifications. A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for Friday, May area wide. This means that thank you for your cooperation. 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., at Paulding County Hospital. only 1 bag limit will be al- words or less and only $.15 for END OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS lowed each day regardless of each additional word. END OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 13 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 5, 2020 concessions, restrooms and a view a Virtual Commence- following: Rebecca Adding- Keegan Steele, Williams Co, huge parking lot. ment Ceremony. ton, Williams Co, Bryan OH; Edgerton, OH; Adam Stoller, The West Bend News “The Village of Obetz is NSCC President Dr. Mi- Colin Anders, Williams Co, Paulding Co, Haviland, OH; extremely proud and excited chael Thomson will welcome Stryker, OH; Jake Ankney Katie Suman, Defiance Co, Sudoku Puzzle to partner with the OHSAA,” the spring 2020 Commence- Defiance Co, Ney, OH; Char- Defiance, OH; Spencer Sun- said Steve Adams, National ment of Northwest State lie Baker, Williams Co, Bry- derland, Williams Co, Bryan, Director of Athletic Opera- Community College. Randy an, OH; Loretta Baltrip,De- OH; Ashlynn T a y l o r , 1 4 53 tions and Facilities Promo- Gardner, Chancellor of the fiance Co, Defiance, OH; Paulding Co, Oakwood, OH; tion. “We feel our Memorial Ohio Department of High- Krista Belcher, Paulding Dustin Teschke, Williams Park and the Fortress is per- er Education, will offer the Co, Oakwood, OH; Kylee Co, Bryan, OH; Jarett Tim- 4 1 8 fectly suited for the OHSAA Commencement address. 147 Bell, Williams Co, Stryker, mons, Williams Co, Bryan, Cross Country State Tour- students will be receiving a OH; Allison Boles, Wil- OH; Cady VanDeVoorde, 6 1 nament. We have created a total of 157 degrees and/or liams Co, Bryan, OH; Kelsey Williams Co, Pioneer, OH; safe and challenging course certificates on Saturday, May Brenneman, Van Wert Co, Allysen Vieira, Defiance 1 7 3 for the runners and kept the 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Van Wert, OH; Natalie Bris- Co, Defiance, OH; Elliot spectator experience in mind Pre-recorded virtual cer- key, Defiance Co, Hicksville, Wannemacher, Defiance Co, as well.” emony only, available on the OH; Alec Brock, Williams Defiance, OH; Lindsey Wiles, 984 The grandstand includes College’s YouTube channel Co, West Unity, OH; Britni Defiance Co, Defiance, OH; 1,100 flip-down seats, 2,000 – YouTube.com/user/North- Brown, Defiance Co, Defi- Kaitlyn Wonders, Williams 85 bench-back seats and 3,400 westStateCC ance, OH; Nicklas Buehrer, Co, Stryker, OH bleacher seats. 147 Graduates will be Williams Co, Montpelier, Northwest State Commu- Scioto Downs, located just recognized for their achieve- OH; Cody Bunn, Defiance nity College is an accredited 5 7 2 south of Columbus, hosted ments. Randy Gardner, Chan- Co, Ney, OH; Jalen Cantu, two-year, state-assisted in- the OHSAA cross country cellor of the Ohio Department Defiance Co, Defiance, OH; stitution of higher education 3 5 state championships from of Higher Education will be Alyse Chernovol, Williams that has served northwest 1985 through 2010 before the featured Commencement Co, Bryan, OH; Kaitlin Chy- Ohio since 1969. Northwest the facility added a casi- speaker. Following the Gov- linski, Defiance Co, Hicks- State is committed to pro- 2 7 no. National Trail Raceway ernor’s safety measures in ville, OH; Ian Cox, Wil- viding a quality, affordable in Hebron, 20 miles east of light of COVID-19, this will liams Co, Montpelier, OH; education with personal at- Answers to “Sudoku puzzle on Page 15” Columbus, hosted the state only be offered as a pre-re- Kaitlyn Davis, Defiance Co, tention and small class siz- championships from 2011 corded virtual ceremony on Mark Center, OH; Katherine es. The College offers associ- 179248653 through 2019. the College’s official YouTube Denney, Williams Co, Bry- ate degrees with numerous page, YouTube.com/user/ an, OH; Haylee Dickerson, transfer options, short-term 453691728VILLAGE OF ANTWERP PUBLIC NOTICES NORTHWEST STATE NorthwestStateCC. All grad- Williams Co, Stryker, OH; certificate programs, and The Council of the Village of Antwerp passed RESOLUTION NO. 2020-01 on COMMUNITY COLLEGE uates will receive a NSCC Dennis Ducat, Defiance Co, workforce training programs April286735914 20, 2020, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO LEVY A SPRING COMMENCEMENT care package that includes Defiance, OH; Julie Eitniear, designed to meet the needs of REPLACEMENT WITH AN INCREASE OF AN EXISTING TAX IN EXCESS OF their cap and gown, diploma Williams Co, Bryan, OH; local businesses and indus- THE6 TEN-MILL 1 7 LIMITATION 4 2 FOR 3THE PURPOSE 5 8 OF 9 MAINTAINING AND Justin Elliott, Williams Co, tries. For more information, OPERATING A CEMETERY (R.C. §§ 5705.03, 5705.19(T), 5705.191, Graduates, family mem- cover, a 2020 Graduate yard Pioneer, OH; Brianna Ellish, visit NorthwestState.edu or 5705.192,925816437 and 5705.25).” This Resolution declares the necessity of levying a bers, friends, faculty and staff sign, and other NSCC items replacement with an increase of an existing tax for maintaining and operating a Williams Co, Alvordton, OH; call 419.267.5511. of Northwest State Commu- to commemorate the event. cemetery, which replacement with an increase levy is outside the ten-mill Christopher Ferguson, limitation348579162 so approval must be certified to the County Auditor and a request nity College are invited to Local graduates are the Defiance Co, Defiance, OH; COARC REAFFIRMS made of the County Auditor to certify to Council the total current tax valuation of James Fisher, Defiance Co, the5 Village 9 and 1 the dollar 3 amount 8 of 7 revenue 2 that4 would be6 generated by one- ACCREDITATION OF mill. LEGAL NOTICE Defiance, OH; Caleb Font, RHODES STATE COLLEGE Williams Co, Stryker, OH; The732164895 Council of the Village of Antwerp passed ORDINANCE NO. 2020-07 on IN THE COURT OF have or RESPIRATORY THERAPIST Sierra Freeman, Williams Co, April 20, 2020, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF COMMON PLEAS OF may PROGRAM ORDINANCE864952371 NO. 2012-18 ESTABLISHING A REASONABLE METHOD TO PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO have an Stryker, OH; Jason Gerencser, PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE OF REGULARLY Judge: Beckman, Tiffany interest Defiance Co, Defiance, OH; SCHEDULED MEETINGS AND TIME, PLACE AND PURPOSE OF SPECIAL Case No. CI20400 in this Erika Getzinger, Defiance The Commission on Ac- AND EMERGENCY MEETINGS FOR THE VILLAGE OF ANTWERP, OHIO, Real Wells Fargo Bank NA., as Trustee, creditation of Respiratory AND DECLARING THE SAME AN EMERGENCY.” This Ordinance amends Estate Co, Defiance, OH; Andrew for Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Grant-Gubbins, Defiance Co, Care (CoARC) reaffirmed the Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2012-18 to update the website address for Series 2006-NC4 Asset-Backed The Defendants, Julia A. accreditation of the Respi- publishing notices of meetings. Pass-Through Certificates, Wagoner and Unknown Spouse, Sherwood, OH; Portia Gra- ratory Therapist program at The publication of these Ordinances is by summary only. The complete text of PLAINTIFF if any, of Julia A. Wagoner are ziani, Defiance Co, De- required to answer the Plaintiffs fiance, OH; Shaun Hatlevig, Rhodes State College. Since the Ordinances may be obtained or viewed at the office of the Village of Antwerp VS Complaint within twenty-eight Williams Co, Edgerton, OH; its inception in 1980, the Fiscal Officer located at 118 North Main Street, Antwerp, Ohio. Julia A. Wagoner, et al. (28) days after the last date of Respiratory Therapist pro- publication of this notice. In the Jennifer Heidepriem, Defi- DEFENDANTS, ance Co, Defiance, OH; Je- gram has been accredited by event that the Defendants, Julia CoARC with the next accred- LEGAL NOTICE The Defendants, Julia A. A. Wagoner and Unknown rome Johnson, Defiance Co, Wagoner and Unknown Spouse, Spouse, if any, of Julia A. Defiance, OH; Paige Johnson, itation review scheduled for 2020 PAULDING COUNTY CHIP SEAL PROJECT if any, of Julia A. Wagoner, Wagoner failed to respond in the March of 2024. Williams Co, Bryan, OH; Ra- Sealed bids will be received by the Board of County whose current addresses are allotted time, judgment by chel Johnston, Defiance Co, This past fall, Rhodes State unknown, will take notice that on default can be entered against Respiratory Care program Commissioners of Paulding, Ohio, at its office in the Court House, March 25, 2020, the Plaintiff, them for the relief requested in Defiance, OH; Curtis King 115 N. Williams Street, Rm. B-1, Paulding, Ohio, until 10:15 A.M., Wells Fargo Bank N.A., as the Plaintiff's Complaint. III, Paulding Co, Cecil, OH; was recognized by CoARC D.S.T. on May 20, 2020 Trustee, for Carrington Mortgage Carrie L. Davis (0083281) Matt Kunesh, Defiance Co, with the Distinguished RRT PROPOSAL: Loan Trust, Series 2006-NC4 Michael R. Brinkman (0040079) Defiance, OH; Kacee Larry, Credentialing Success Award. Chip sealing various County and Township roads within Asset-Backed Pass-Through Paulding County, Ohio. Yanfang Marilyn Ramirez Williams Co, Bryan, OH; Es- This award is presented as Certificates , filed its Complaint Engineer's Estimate = $425,246.66 in Case No. CI 20 040, in the (0074242) peranza Martinez, Defiance recognition of the program’s success and effectiveness in Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal, a Bid Court of Common Pleas of David W. Cliffe (0059537) Co, Defiance, OH; Beth Mc- Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of Paulding County, Ohio, seeking Attorney for Plaintiff Reisenfeld Ghee, Defiance Co, Defiance, inspiring its graduates to the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security furnished in Bond form, shall be a foreclosure of its mortgage & Associates LLC OH; Stacy Miller, Van Wert achieve their highest educa- issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of interest in the real property Ohio to provide said surety. located at 205. N Main Street, 3962 Red Bank Road Co, Convoy, OH; L a u r a tional and professional aspi- Grover Hill, OH 45849, Cincinnati, OH 45227 Moore, Williams Co, Pioneer, rations. Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties Permanent Parcel No. 26-07- The COVID-19 pandem- submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. The owner voice: (513) 322-7000 OH; Brandi Nafziger, Wil- intends and requires that this project be completed as listed above. 020-00,("Real Estate"), and ic has brought Respiratory alleged that the Defendants facsimile: (513) 322-7099 liams Co, Stryker, OH; All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, Brandi Nafziger, Williams Therapist to the forefront to the extent practicable use Ohio products, materials, services, and Co, Stryker, OH; T a y l o r of the crisis and Rhodes is labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor Newman, Defiance Co, Defi- proud to have so many alum- compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of ni serving our community. Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor's Executive NOTICE OF SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ance, OH; Tyler Pannell, Order of 1972, and Governor's Executive Order 84-9 shall be Williams Co, Pioneer, OH; Respiratory Therapists are in- required. Date of Publication: May 5, 2020 Abigail Perez, Defiance Co, strumental in the health field All contractors shall follow all applicable Federal and State OSHA The Village of Grover Hill intends to apply to the Ohio Defiance, OH; Jesus Perez as they assist physicians in regulations. The contractor shall also hold the County Engineer harmless for any violations or fines received while engaged in this Development Services Agency under the Small Cities Community III, Defiance Co, Defiance, the diagnosis and treatment Development Block Grant (CDBG) Residential Public Infrastructure of lung and breathing dis- project. Grant Program, a federally funded program administered by the OH; Kristi Phillips, Defiance All contractors must provide current Certificate of Liability state. The county is eligible for Fiscal Year CDBG 2020 Residential Co, Hicksville, OH; Koleton orders. These tasks include Insurance Coverage for $1,000,000 along with a current Certificate of Public Infrastructure Grant funding in the amount of $750,000 for Porter, Paulding Co, Ant- administering medical gases, Worker's Compensation Coverage, before they can be hired to water and sewer infrastructure and $100,000 for residential werp, OH; Fallon Radcliffe, breathing tests, medications perform any type of work for the Paulding County. connections providing the County meets the applicable program Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public requirements. On April 20, 2020 the Village conducted its first public Defiance Co, Defiance, OH; by inhalation and drawing of blood for analysis. Knowl- Improvements in Paulding County, Ohio as determined by the Ohio hearing on the program, how it may be used, what activities are McKenzie Reasor, Williams Department of Industrial Relations. eligible, and other important program requirements. Co, Montpelier, OH; Nathan- edge of special life-support All materials shall conform to the 2013 revision of the State of Based on citizen input and local official's assessment of the iel Rodriguez, Williams Co, equipment and methods of Ohio Department of Transportation Construction and Material Village's needs, the Village is proposing to undertake the following monitoring the critically-ill Specifications. Residential Public Infrastructure Grant activity for Fiscal Year 2020. Stryker, OH; Bradley Samp- son, Williams Co, Bryan, patients are required of re- "DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN 1. $750,000 CDBG Residential Public Infrastructure Grant, OH; Autumn Scher, Defiance spiratory care practitioners. SECTION 153.011 OF THE REVISED CODE APPLY TO THIS 2. Benefit Low/Moderate income Citizens Individuals educated as respi- PROJECT. COPIES OF SECTION 153.011 OF THE REVISED 3. Sanitary Sewer Facilities Activity, Wastewater Treatment Co, Hicksville, OH; Jere- CODE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY OF THE OFFICES OF THE Plant Improvements, Village of Grover Hill, Paulding County, Ohio my Shafer, Williams ratory therapists must com- DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES." Co, Bryan, OH; Randal plete a minimum of two years Prevailing Wage. Recipient shall comply, and shall require that Due to COVID-19 and the need for social distancing, the second all Contractors and subcontractors working on the Project comply, public hearing will be held Monday, May 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. local Shaver, Defiance Co, Defi- of education. Upon complet- ing the minimum education, with the prevailing wage requirements contained in Sections 4115.03 time, in the Grover Hill VFW located at 307 South Main Street, Grover ance, OH; Matthew Shock, to 4115.16 of the Revised Code. Hill, Ohio 45849. The public hearing is to give the citizens the graduates are eligible to sit for opportunity to review and comment on the proposed activity. Defiance Co, Defiance, OH; Sealed bids shall be in writing and in accordance with Matthew Siegel, Williams national board examinations specifications furnished by Paulding County and on file in the Offices Further information can be obtained by contacting Sandy to become a certified respira- of the Paulding County Engineer and Commissioners. Kessler, Community Development Planner, Maumee Valley Planning Co, West Unity, OH; Leticia Organization at 419-784-3882. In compliance with the Americans Sigler, Defiance Co, Defiance, tory therapist (CRT) and then Bids are to be sealed and addressed to the Clerk of the Board of with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations OH; Katelyn Smith, Williams a registered respiratory thera- Commissioners of Paulding County, Ohio, and bids on the above (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during these pist (advanced level). named items to be marked: hearings should notify Sandy Kessler at 1300 East Second Street, Co, Edgerton, OH; Lonnie PROPOSAL: "2020 PAULDING COUNTY CHIP SEAL Suite 200, Defiance, Ohio 43512, Phone 419-784-3882, at least Smith, Williams Co, Edger- For additional informa- PROJECT" three days prior to the hearing to be attended. ton, OH; Megan Smith, Wil- tion about the Rhodes State The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject Citizens are encouraged to attend this meeting on May 18, 2020, liams Co, Bryan, OH; Megan College Respiratory Therapist any and/or all bids received. to express their views and comments on the County’s Residential Smith, Williams Co, Bryan, program, please contact Pa- Public Infrastructure Grant Application. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OH; Miranda Spencer, mela Halfhill at halfhill.p@ PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO By Order of the Mayor of Grover Hill, Ohio, Paulding County Defiance Co, Defiance, OH; RhodesState.edu. Heather Barnhouse Clerk, Board of Commissioners PAGE 14 – WEST BEND NEWS – MAY 5, 2020 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] NWEC GAINS NEW TERRITORY aid of the utility in need, pro- waived by defendant viding equipment and line- Jason F. Draper, Tole- AREA SCHOOLS CELEBRATE AND POTENTIAL LOAD GROWTH IN men to help. do, OH; Speed 82/65; Guilty; What is the PUCO, what Defendant paid all fines and SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY WILLIAMS COUNTY are territory lines, and how costs; Operator license shall were they set? be released In 1936, President Frank- Logan S. Baker, Oak- lin Delano Roosevelt issued wood, OH; Speed 80/55; the Rural Electrification Act, Guilty; Case was waived by which provided federal loans defendant for the installation of elec- Nathaniel T. Wells, tric distribution systems to Paulding, OH; Stop sign; serve rural, isolated areas of Guilty; Case was waived by the United States. Electricity defendant was already commonplace in Ashley M. Gargialaboy, large cities, but due to high Springdale, AZ; Speed 94/65; costs, no providers wanted Guilty; Case was waived by to extend service to rural ar- defendant eas like farms, ranches, and Yamill Ortiz-Marcano, country homes. Rural citizens Sterling Heights, MI; Speed Woodlan lunch room workers were recognized on May 1, who wanted power banded 89/65; Guilty; Case was 2020 for School Lunch Hero Day! together to create not-for- waived by defendant profit electric cooperatives to Harley E. Linsenmey- occurred at approximately Student Financial Aid office. serve their remote locations. er, Walled Lake, MI; Speed 10:36 P.M. on Sunday, May The size of these grants will However, as all the types 86/65; Guilty; Case was 3, 2020, on Kiggins Road vary based on each student’s of electric providers grew waived by defendant north of Ridge Road, in Al- circumstances. (electric cooperatives, inves- len County. To apply for a grant, tor-owned utilities, and city REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS A 2000 GMC Jimmy, op- students need to complete municipalities), the Ohio erated by Peter Vasquez, age a one-page Emergency Re- Public Utilities Commission BENTON TWP 57, of Delphos, was north- quest form and provide any (PUCO) had to regulate their 4/27/20 Smith Nicole L bound on Kiggins Road supporting documenta- territories, drawing clear To Wobler Allen E Wobler when he failed to stop at the tion. The Office of Student lines as to which company Krsty I; 536 S Fox Ave; stop sign at Ridge Road. Mr. Financial Aid will process would serve certain areas. 0.5047 Acres; Lot 34 E1/2 Vazquez’s vehicle traveled applications after determin- The Ohio Certified Territo- Block G Outlots Payne Vill off the road, struck a utility ing eligibility based on each ries Act of 1978 helped legally EMERALD TWP pole and overturned. student’s circumstances and establish boundary lines for 4/27/20 Schaadt Mapha Mr. Vasquez was pro- guidance from the U.S. De- utilities, most of which were L Life Estate To Schaadt nounced dead on scene by partment of Education. The proposed NWEC territory transfer paperwork from mutually agreed upon by all Beverly R Et Al; 16835 Sr Allen County Coroner Dr. “This program will assist PUCO shows the Mid-Toll area. electric companies. 111 Cecil Oh 45821; 80.22 John Meyer. The crash students who are having dif- North Western Electric Acres; E1/2 Se1/4 Emerald resulted in a closure of Ki- ficulty with living expenses Description automati- gained are residential homes, Cooperative is a not-for- Twp S-22 ggins Road at Ridge Road or facing other unexpected cally generatedNorth West- while the fourth includes the profit, member-owned elec- 4/27/20 Schaadt Ma- due to downed power lines. financial challenges related ern Electric Cooperative Mid-Toll area north of the tric utility serving nearly pha L Life Estate To The roadway has since been to the disruption of campus (NWEC) recently gained turnpike on State Route 49 5,900 members in Williams, Schaadt Beverly R Et reopened. operations due to this pan- four new service territories in Edon. Located southwest Defiance, Henry and Pauld- Al; Rd 139; 120.1 Acres; The Lima Post was assist- demic,” said President Mi- in Williams County — in- of the lot is the new Love’s ing counties. To learn more 1/2Sw1/4&W1/2E1/2Sw1/4 ed on scene by Delphos Fire chael V. Drake in an email cluding Northwest Town- Travel Stop. The Mid-Toll lot about the cooperative and Emerald Twp S-23 Paulding Department and EMS per- to students. ship’s Mid-Toll area off the includes businesses like Sub- its programs and services, Twp sonnel, and Kenny’s Auto The university launched Ohio Turnpike — currently way, a truck tire shop, and please visit www.nwec.com. PAULDING TWP Wrecking. a new webpage with details being reallocated by the Ohio the township water tower 4/30/20 Labounty Alcohol use is believed on the Together As Buck- Public Utilities Commission and wastewater facility. Due PAULDING COUNTY COURT Charles J To Leonard Mi- to be a factor in the crash. eyes emergency grants and (PUCO). These lots, previous- to heavy traffic through the RECORDS chelle Borland Robert G; Seatbelt use is unknown. other university programs ly listed under neighboring area, NWEC is preparing for 11767 Rd 132 Paulding Oh The crash remains under in- that provide financial sup- electric utility Toledo Edison future economic development Criminal/Traffic Disposi- 45879; 1.35 Acres; Nw- vestigation. port to students. It’s part of but served by NWEC, were opportunities. New business- tion core1/2Ne1/4Paulding Twp The Ohio State Highway a university-wide effort to deemed “mutually equitable es would mean increased Terrell J. Hopson, Indi- S-14 Patrol encourages drivers aid students affected by the and practical” for realloca- electric load for the coop- anapolis, IN; Speed 82/65; and occupants to always pandemic. tion by NWEC President/ erative, in turn benefitting Guilty; Defendant paid in LIMA RESIDENT FOUND where their seatbelts and Student Financial Aid CEO Darin Thorp and Tole- NWEC members. full; Case closed; Operator li- DEAD ON US 30 IN ALLEN never drive distracted or and the Student Advocacy do Edison Regional President “The potential for growth cense released COUNTY impaired. Center in the Office of Stu- Richard Sweeny. here is major for our com- Terrell J. Hopson, India- dent Life have been provid- OHIO STATE ANNOUNCES ing emergency grants, and Utility territory boundar- munity and economy,” Thorp napolis, IN; Child restraint; Troopers from the Lima the university is continuing ies, set in 1978 by the Ohio says. “As an electric coopera- Guilty Post of the Ohio State High- TOGETHER AS BUCKEYES to pay federal work-study Certified Territories Act, dic- tive built by the communities Brian E. Vimr, Howell, way Patrol are investigating EMERGENCY GRANTS student employees through tate what company custom- we serve, our interests are MI; Speed 80/65; Guilty; Case an incident which took place PROGRAM April 25, even if they are ers get their electricity from. aligned with our members. was waived by defendant on US 30 near Redd Road in unable to work because of Each electric provider has More jobs to support local Charles S. Brown, Ralph, Allen County. The Ohio State Universi- COVID-19 related disrup- their own territory they can families is something we AL; Stop sign, Guilty; Case On April 30, at approx- ty has launched a new emer- tions. provide electricity within, en- would all like to see.” was waived by defendant imately 3:05 am, troopers gency grants program to “I admire your resilience forced by the PUCO. NWEC continues work- Kenneth W. Butler, were called to the scene help students facing finan- and commitment to our ac- “I have been working with ing together with neighbor- Paulding, OH; Seat belt/drive; where a man was found de- cial challenges caused by the Toledo Edison for six years ing utilities Toledo Edison Guilty; Case was waived by ceased in the west bound ademic and service missions COVID-19 pandemic. during this extraordinary on this project to resolve and the cities of Bryan and defendant lanes of US 30 near Redd The Together As Buck- long-standing discrepancies,” Montpelier, all of whom the Antonio Cerro Aldama, Road. The victim, Rich- time. We will get through eyes emergency grants pro- this #TogetherAsBuckeyes,” says NWEC President/CEO co-op shares a mutual aid Plant City, FL; Stop sign; ard P. Lee, 52, of Lima, was gram, funded primarily by Darin Thorp. “Coming to this agreement with. This agree- Guilty; Pay all fines and costs pronounced dead by the Drake tweeted. the federal Coronavirus URL: https://news. agreement is great news for ment says that should there Antonio Cerro Aldama, Allen County Coroner’s Of- Aid, Relief and Economic our cooperative, members, be a crisis, such as a wind or Plant City, FL; No operator fice from injuries related to osu.edu/ohio-state-an- Security (CARES) Act, is nounces-togeth- and the future of NWEC snowstorm that causes mass license; Case dismissed at being struck by a vehicle. available to all students - un- looking forward.” outages and damage, the oth- state’s request Mr. Lee’s vehicle was found er-as-buckeyes-emergen- dergraduate, graduate and cy-grants-program/ Three of the four locations er utilities will come to the Brian C. Lanning, Lees parked on the side of the professional - through the Summit, MO; Speed 74/65; Redd Road. Paulding County Pay or collect 5/29/20 Investigators found ev- Estate & Real Estate Auctions Zoran Jozic, Holiday, FL; idence indicating a light Veterans' Service Office Stop sign; Guilty; Case was blue semi-tractor may be waived by defendant Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Paulding County Veterans’ Service involved. It is unclear as to Randy F. Safar, Sterling the reason for Mr. Lee to be Office is making precautionary changes to our office procedures. Effective, Heights, MI; Speed 79/65; Serving Northeast Indiana March 17, until further notice, we will not be allowing any non-scheduled outside of his vehicle at this & Northwest Ohio walk in meetings. We will be available Tuesday–Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 Guilty; Pay or collect 5/29/20 time. The investigation is Let Our Local Expertise p.m. for appointments only.Youmustscheduleanappointmentbycalling Shelby L. Erford, Oak- ongoing. with a National Presence 419-399-8285 or email: [email protected]. wood, OH; Failure to control; Any information related Any claim-related issues are also appointment only, and financial Guilty; Case was waived by to this incident can be for- Work for You! assistancewillbeconductedoverthetelephone.Paperworkwillbepicked defendant up when scheduled. warded to the Lima Post of Jerry Ehle • 866-340-0445 Kiarra K. Hawn, Gro- the Ohio State Highway Pa- Asofnow,theonlychangetoourtravelpolicyisthattravelslipsarenoin SchraderFortWayne.com ver Hill, OH; Seat belt/drive; trol. persondropoffs.Theymustbeplacedinthemailboxoutsidethedoorof Guilty; Defendant waived our office at 810 E. Perry St., Paulding,ormailedto: The Lima Post was assist- traffic citation ed by Delphos Fire and EMS P.O. Box 215, Paulding, OH 45879 Aleccea R. Cervantes, and the Allen County Coro- Local Manufacturer of VeteranswhoareinneedofaridetotheVAcancallourofficeandwillbe Paulding, OH; Speed 77/65; ner’s Office. scheduled through the Senior Center. You must give advanced notice of at Guilty; Case was waived by Quality Animal Feeds least one week. This service is for scheduled appointments through the VA defendant OHIO STATE HIGHWAY Since 1920 onlyandNOTforwhenaveteranissimplynotfeelingwell.Ifyouare Shaley K. Moshe, De- feelingunwellforanyreason,pleasecancelyourappointmentwithusand PATROL INVESTIGATING fiance, OH; Speed 81/65; call your physician directly. FATAL CRASH Visit us for all of your animal feed needs. Thank you, Guilty; Case was waived by Jonathon Lichty, VSO defendant Dalton M. Adkins, Pauld- Marion Township – The Special requests? Give us a call, we do custom formulations. [email protected] Lima Post of the Ohio State Carol Kortokrax, Admin. ing, OH; Assured clear dis- tance; Guilty; Case was Highway Patrol is investi- P.O. 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STAR by which a new honey bee col- and other native bees (which health organizations to Vera Financial, First Federal Sav- ony is formed when the queen you won’t see gather in large We Can Help! ates local handmade prod- Bradley and other suppliers ings and Lake City Bank are numbers anyways), but we Southwest Honey Co. ucts. Proceeds go towards that have stepped up to the working hard every day to CAN help honey bees! can help remove honey bee creating sustainable habitats plate. accept and process applica- When To Exterminate? swarms that are less than for pollinators, promoting They aren’t the only mask tions for the PPP, providing Help Wanted We recommend calling 20 ft. off the ground and are awareness of their population producers in town. Attorney no interest loans and reach a beekeeper before an exter- not inside a structure (like decline & educating the pub- Jerri Mead has made masks new refinancing agreements FITNESS CENTER minator in 99.9% of the calls a house or post), in Fort lic on ways they can help. To for couples who have health with their clients. ATTENDANT we get; so that pollinators like Wayne, Indiana and the sur- date, Southwest Honey Co’s risks. Jay County school I want to say thank you honey bees and bumble bees rounding area. Please call innovative conservation ed- teachers are sewing face- to each and every group The fitness center can be relocated, instead of masks for their community. attendant will be (260) 609-2897 or send us a ucation programs have been or individual I’ve seen this responsible for supervising being killed outright. If the message on our website www. host to over 4,500 students. It’s been wonderful to month step forward to make and monitoring usage of situation becomes life-threat- southwesthoney.com if you More info: https://southwest- see thriving communities a difference. There are many the Paulding County ening, the only option may be would like them removed and honey.com/ move online like the Hun- more that I didn’t include Hospital Fitness Center. extermination. However, if we will give them a home at tington Neighbors Helping here that deserve recogni- Requirements: High it is a simple matter of them one of our apiaries at our nat- RHODES STATE POLICE Neighbors Facebook page. tion, like the 100 faith lead- School Graduate minimum being a nuisance, remember urally preserved properties in ACADEMY IS ACCEPTING Users there have given away ers I spoke with last month and CPR Certified (In the we need bees and their polli- Northeast Indiana. We help APPLICATIONS clothes and cleaning sup- who are doing their best to first 6 months) nation for our food and sur- with swarm removal free of plies. They’ve shared tips on find innovative ways to wor- vival. Allow them to take the where to find scarce items ship while adhering to so- charge, but we do accept do- The Rhodes State Police honor of being a minor in- and organized efforts to save cial distancing orders. nations to assist our efforts. Academy is accepting appli- convenience until a beekeep- struggling local businesses. These are extremely dif- If you have honey bees cations for its Fall full-time er arrives. The biggest heroes of ficult times for us all. But within a structure, please Academy. Academy classes them all—our healthcare endurance develops charac- contact the Northeast Indi- are scheduled to begin on professionals—have put ter, and character produces ana Beekeepers Association, Monday, August 17, 2020, THE PAULDING RED ANGEL PIZZA themselves in harm’s way to hope. We see that character www.neiba.info for further and will run from 8:00 am will be closed on Sundays during the entire Month of May. We treat COVID-19’s victims. on display all around us. I assistance. to 4:30 pm, Monday through will be open during our regular They work day and night to couldn’t be prouder to be Southwest Honey Co. is Friday with some Saturday hours Monday – Saturday. A keep the hospitals safe and from the Hoosier state. a volunteer-operated orga- and Sunday sessions ending full menu can be found at nization founded as an ini- www.redangelpizza.com. in mid-January. Students in- tiative to conserve our local terested in joining the Acad- pollinator population. On a emy must first pass a physical We would like to sincerely global level, pollinators are PAULDING COUNTY thank our loyal customers and fitness test. Please email in- declining; which if left un- quiry to Mr. Bill Joseph at Jo- Health Department - HELP WANTED local businesses who have addressed, will drastically [email protected] to The Paulding County Health Department is seeking continued to support us during change the world as we know these trying times. schedule this initial physical applicants for a full time WIC Director. The Women, Infants, it. “In response to the crisis, fitness test. Once the fitness and Children program is a public health nutrition program we strapped on our veils, slid test is passed, then students that works with families to provide nutrition education, Free Estimates Over 10 years exp on our gloves and began to can begin the formal regis- nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and healthcare partner with organic farmers referrals to women who are pregnant or postpartum, infants, tration process with Rhodes and children up to age 5. Qualifications are Registered and natural property owners State. in the Fort Wayne, Indiana Dietitian (RD), Licensed Dietitian (LD), Registered Nurse Bratts (RN) or 4-year nutrition/dietetics graduate. Starting salary is area and began to build apiar- CRISIS SHOWS US AT OUR $23.50 per hour. Lawn Care and More ies populated from local hon- 419-487-1985 ey bee swarms.” Southwest BEST Send resume and cover letter by mail or email by June 5, Rich Waters Honey Co. currently provides 2020: Paulding County Health Department, 800 E. Perry refuge for 50 colonies in our By: Rep. Jim Banks 11074 SR 111 Short or Tall, Big or Small St.; Paulding, OH, 45879 or [email protected] sustainably kept, organic api- While no one needs a Paulding, OH 45879 We do them ALL aries. It is from these hives reminder that our nation is Paulding County Health Department is an [email protected] that Southwest Honey Co. under extreme duress due Equal Opportunity Employer harvests raw honey and cre- to COVID-19, I do think we

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Starting immedi- practices for reopening hair ately for the next 30 days West salons, day spas, nail salons, Bend Printing in Antwerp barber shops, massage ther- will allow students and their apy locations, and tanning parents to use the parking lot facilities throughout the state. starting at 3 pm to 8 pm each day to use the internet for USDA PROVIDES their school work using the ADDITIONAL DETAILS WBN Education SSID. Con- ON THE FARMERS TO nect as you would normally FAMILIES FOOD BOX and use the connection to PROGRAM work on homework and other school related assignments. If The U.S. Department of PAULDING, OH — While screen will pop up, which the system is abused it will be Agriculture (USDA) Agri- students are told to stay at users must agree to before removed so, please, keep the cultural Marketing Service home to prevent the spread using the internet. Afterward, access strictly to school usage. (AMS), in conjunction with With much happiness, ate of Antwerp High School, of coronavirus, getting their the network will send users the Food and Nutrition Ser- Kurt and Emily Tempel an- a 2016 graduate of Bowling assignments completed for to PPEC’s website at www. PAULDING COUNTY vice (FNS) and the Office of nounce the upcoming mar- Green State University, and school might be a tough task PPEC.coop. From there, users HOSPITAL TO RESUME Partnerships and Public En- riage of their daughter, Han- is currently employed at — especially if some have can navigate to whatever ed- ELECTIVE SURGERIES & gagement (OPPE), published nah Jean Tempel to Jacob Ogilvy, a Global Advertising Flynn Michael, son of Doug Agency based in New York unreliable internet service or ucational resources they need FACE MASK REQUIREMENT Frequently Asked Questions no internet connection at all. online. for nonprofit organizations and Cheryl Michael. A pri- City. Jake is a 2012 gradu- vate ceremony will take place ate of Edon High School and That’s why Paulding Putnam Paulding Putnam Elec- Starting Friday, May seeking to receive food Electric is turning their local tric Co-op is located at the through the Farmers to Fam- on May 9, 2020 at St. Peter’s 2017 graduate of The Ohio 1, 2020, Paulding County Lutheran church in Edon, State University. He is em- parking into a Wi-Fi hotspot following address: 401 Mc- Hospital will resume elec- ilies Food Box Program. Read to assist those in need of in- Donald Pike, Paulding, Ohio. more about the Farmers to Ohio. A celebration recep- ployed at Beam Dental in tive surgeries and other pro- tion will take place at a later Columbus, Ohio. ternet. For more information, call cedures. These procedures Families Food Box Program Parents and students are PPEC’s office at 800-686- FAQs at the AMS website. date. The couple will reside in will not require an over- The bride is a 2012 gradu- Columbus, Ohio. invited to park in PPEC’s 2357. night stay. On April 17, 2020, U.S. front lot and connect to the PPEC moves to full op- Individuals upon arriv- Secretary of Agriculture Son- co-op’s free, public network eration status, effective May ing for an elective surgery or ny Perdue announced the called “PPEC-Community” 4. PPEC will be fully opera- chase up to $3 billion in fresh meat products for delivery to procedure will be required Coronavirus Food Assistance produce, dairy and meat food banks, community and for a high-speed internet con- tional, bringing all staff back to go through screening Program (CFAP). As part of nection every day between to the office and opening the products. The program will faith-based organizations procedures. Paulding Coun- this announcement Secre- begin with the procurement and other non-profits serving 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. This pub- drive-thru window for pay- ty Hospital is still operating tary Perdue also created the lic service is available now ments starting Monday, May of an estimated $100 million Americans in need. under visitor restrictions at Farmers to Families Food per month in fresh fruits and Additional information through June 1, 2020. 4. Please note the lobby will this time. If an individual Box Program. Through this “This hotspot will be open still be closed to the public vegetables, $100 million per on the Farmers to Families accompanies a patient to as- program USDA will part- month in a variety of dairy Food Box Program is avail- to the public, and we hope until further notice. Employ- sist, we are still encouraging ner with regional and local K-12 students and higher ed- ees will follow COVID-19 products and $100 million able on the AMS website. them not to wait inside the distributors, whose work- per month in meat products. Additional questions may ucation students residing in safety protocol from the facility until the surgery or force has been significantly the area will use the WiFi, if governor, including wearing Participating distributors be submitted to USDAFood- procedure is complete. impacted by the closure of and wholesalers will then BoxDistributionProgram@ needed,” stated PPEC CEO masks, maintaining 6-foot Remember to don your restaurants, hotels and other and President George Carter. distancing, and frequently package a pre-approved box usda.gov. mask. A face mask is re- food service entities, to pur- of fresh produce, dairy and Carter asks those who washing hands. quired to be worn at all work in the parking lot to stay Paulding Putnam Electric times when entering any in their vehicles. Don’t leave Cooperative is proud to serve Paulding County Hospital kids unattended in cars, espe- more than 12,900 members facility or clinic location. cially as temperatures begin in Paulding, Putnam, Defi- If you arrive without a face to warm up in Ohio. ance, Van Wert, and Allen mask, one will be issued to How to Connect to counties in Ohio, and Adams you upon entrance. Don- PPEC-Community network. and Allen counties in Indi- ning a face mask remains of After parking in PPEC’s front ana. Since 1935, our not-for- the utmost importance as lot, users will need to select profit model has allowed us the state begins to re-open. the Wi-Fi network called to provide affordable, reli- You wearing a face mask PPEC-Community on their able, and safe power to rural will protect others, and oth- mobile device, laptop, or tab- areas with pride. ers wearing a face mask will let. A terms and conditions protect you. Lets all do our part in showing Paulding County how much we care, don your mask! For up to date informa- tion please reference: cdc. gov/coronavirus, coronavi- rus.ohio.gov, or paulding- countyhealth.com

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