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CAMERON STOLLER WINS COUNT SPELLING BEE! ACCELERATED READERS AT WOODLAN 7th GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL PAYNE LIBRARY WIN ACAC TOURNAMENT

Laina Gross, Payne Branch Library Clerk, looks over a book from the newly ar- ranged AR collection. Th e Payne Branch Library, Aft er beating Heritage in row) Coach Erin Fox, Ma- the second branch of the the fi rst game of the tourna- lia Pickney, Selma Peidra, Paulding County Carnegie Li- ment, Woodlan overcame Hanna Albertson, Kate brary system, has rearranged Leo in a tough battle to Mendenhall, and Coach their juvenile fi ction collection move on to the fi nal game Kyle Bricker; (front row) Pictured here are the Spelling Bee winners: Cameron Stoller, Faith Meraz, and Gaige McMichael. and organized it by Accelerat- against South Adams. Th e Hallie Mason, Taya Kitz- By: Derek Reeb it certainly did. Cameron peting students, the award ed Reader (AR) level. As any Warriors came out on top miller, Kristina White, On February 9th, stu- Stoller went against eight ceremony began. Th e win- student or parent knows, it is with a fi nal score of 43-27. Addison Bayman, Gabby dents from all over Pauld- other spellers, grades 5 ner and runner-up both re- sometimes challenging to fi nd Pictured above are (back Joyce, and Kate Dyer. ing County met to compete through 8, correctly spell- ceived gift cards to Barnes a book in their child’s level. Th e in the County Spelling Bee. ing every word throughout and Noble, courtesy of the Payne Branch team, led by Suzi HOLOCAUST EXPERT VISITS furnace. Max was a prison- Th e Bee took place at Ant- the course of the Bee. Other Antwerp Exchange Bank, Yenser, has re-organized all ju- ANTWERP FRESHMEN er for nearly six years in fi ve werp Local School, Monday students also did well in the and check money, from the venile fi ction books into easy- concentration camps. He lost night at 7:00 p.m. Th is was competition, aside from just Antwerp VFW. All partici- to-fi nd reading levels. “We have seven family members in the already had one student share Kristi Keller, a Holocaust the second stage in the spell- one trip-up that cost them pants were awarded medals Resource Consultant, recent- Holocaust. ing bee process and to get advancing toward 1st place. and certifi cates for their ac- that the new arrangement has Aft er the war, in 1956, helped her reach her reading ly visited Mr. Miesle’s fresh- here, every contestant had One such student was run- ademic achievements. men world history classes Max married Simone Arnold, to have already won their ner-up Faith Meraz, who Th e next step for Stoller goals,” stated Mrs. Yenser. According to Susan Pieper, to share information about a Witness whose family also school spelling bee in order correctly spelled words like is the Regional Spelling victims of the Holocaust, es- suff ered during the Holo- to advance to the county “typhoon” and “begonia.” Bee, where she will compete library director, “Th ere are li- braries throughout the nation pecially Jehovah’s Witnesses. caust. When she was a child, round. Many kids studied Only eight rounds into the against the victors of several who are reorganizing their col- Most students are aware of Simone’s father was arrest- their word lists for months, Bee, Stoller was given “be- other county spelling bees. lections in ways that make bet- the suff erings of Jewish vic- ed and sent to a concentra- in anticipation for the com- hoove,” which led to the It will be held at IPFW on ter sense to their patrons. But, tims but do not realize other tion camp, while she and her petition. championship word “hom- March 7, 2015. Th e winner this is the fi rst time I have seen minority groups were perse- mother were left to fend for On Monday, they found onym,” both of which she of that competition will ad- a library arrange their youth cuted during the Holocaust as themselves without money out if their hard work paid spelled confi dently. vance to the Scripps Nation- fi ction by AR levels. I think it is or a working permit. Around th well, including Witnesses, the off . For one 5 grade student Aft er rounds of applause al Spelling Bee in Washing- a great idea!” disabled, and homosexuals. that time, Simone was also from Wayne Trace Payne, for Stoller and all the com- ton D.C. Th e Payne Branch Library Keller showed the students expelled from school for re- opened in 1996 and serves the the badges worn by these dif- fusing to “Heil Hitler.” Have Something to sell? residents of Payne six days a ferent groups and explained When she was 12, Sim- week. 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TO HOST OHIO ART LEAGUE burn, Indiana passed away “For this is the message you heard from the beginning: • Off er to be physically EXHIBITION Friday, February 13, 2015. Her active with your loved one. We should love one another. Do not be like Cain, who family was assisted by Dooley Simple activities like walk- belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother.” Funeral Homes of Antwerp & Mount Vernon Nazarene 1 John 3:11-12 NIV Payne, Ohio. ing or swimming regularly University’s Schnormeier can maintain strength and Gallery will host the work ODA DIRECTOR BURMAN balance. Find something you of members of the Ohio Art both enjoy doing. League (OAL). Th e exhibition ASKS MEALS PROGRAM • Promote good nutrition CONSUMERS TO “GO will be on display from March and dehydration to reduce the 5 through April 15, 2015. Th e STEADY!” risk of weakness, dizziness opening reception will take and fatigue. place on Friday, March 6, from Ohio Department of Ag- • Talk about changes to 6:00-9:00 p.m. Th is event and ing director Bonnie K. Bur- your loved one’s home to re- the subsequent exhibition in man, Sc.D., visited the meals PAULDING, OH: duce falls risks, such as in- the gallery are free and open to program at the Council for Mildred Jean Hoschak age stalling grab bars in the bath- the public. Older Adults of Delaware 99 died Wednesday, February 11, room, removing throw rugs Th e Ohio Art League, a 2015 at the Gardens of Paulding, County today and rode along and improving lighting. non-profi t organization oper- Paulding, Ohio. with Gary and Sandy Must, Ask someone you love to ating out of Columbus, OH, She was born January 16, volunteers with the Meals “Go STEADY” and prevent employs innovative strategies 1916 in Paulding the daughter of on Wheels program, to de- falls with Valentine’s e-cards to support visual artists in all Albert and Dora (Cramer) Ans- liver special Valentine’s Day pach. On February 20, 1939 she available on the STEADY U stages of their careers. OAL cards to consumers. Th e cards married Alphons J. Hoschak who Ohio Facebook page. Visit connects member artists to included tips to help con- preceded her in death on Decem- www.steadyu.ohio.gov for patrons of the arts, the com- (Continued from Page 1) one’s own voice of conscience sumers prevent falls in their ber 11, 1986. She was a member more falls prevention tips and munity, and exhibit and studio She and Max dedicated their and countering peer pres- homes. One in three older of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, resources, including a falls spaces. Th rough professional post-war lives to telling their sures that undermine one’s Paulding where she was very Ohioans will fall this year. risk self-assessment. development, mentorship and story and educating others values. active in the church. She was a Th e STEADY U Ohio initia- advocacy, OAL aims to help on the Holocaust. Max died To learn more about Sim- 1934 graduate of Paulding High tive encourages all Ohioans PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR Ohio cultivate and retain top in 2008, but Simone contin- one, you can read her book, School; and previously worked to learn how to help an older CENTER DINING CENTER visual art talent while position- ues to carry on their mission. Facing the Lion: Memoirs of at the former Grizzly Manufac- loved one avoid a life-altering ing the state as a hub for the Simone answered students’ a Young Girl in Nazi Europe. turing; Paulding Th eater; Men- fall. MENU 2/18 – 2/24 tzer’s 5 & 10 Store; the Vagabond visual arts. questions about her experi- You can also visit http://www. “Oft en, older adults do not Restaurant; and WPA. She was OAL began in 1909 when a ences, and she emphasized alst.org, the Arnold Liebster want to talk about falling be- 2/18 – Vegetable lasagna, a member of the Paulding Eagles group of forty graduates of the the importance of adhering to Foundation website. cause they see it as a threat to Italian green beans, apricots, #2405 Auxiliary and it’s drill Columbus Art School formed their independence,” Director tomato juice, garlic bread, team. She loved to sew and loved the Columbus Art Students PAULDING FCCLA MEMBERS MAKE LAPTOP BLANKETS African violets. Burman said. “When you help rainbow yogurt League. Th e league sought to She is survived by four loved ones understand that 2/19 – Ham & cheese cas- organize local artists for the children: Janice C. (William) falls are not a normal part of serole, stewed tomatoes, spin- sake of “mutual and public Wiseman, Ocala, FL, Carol A. aging and that most falls can ach salad, hot applesauce, benefi t.” Today, that vision has Merz, Paulding, Gregory C. be prevented, you are giving dinner roll (Mary) Hoschak, Ney, and Gary become a reality. OAL has been them one of the best gift s they 2/20 – Baked fi sh, loaded A. Hoschak, Paulding; twelve instrumental in the careers of can receive: peace of mind.” potatoes, green beans, peach- grandchildren; and many great thousands of Ohio artists, in- “A single fall can be es, WW bread, cake grandchildren. cluding distinguished members life-changing for an older 2/23 – Spaghetti & meat- She is also preceded in death Alice Schille, Roy Lichtenstein, by her parents; a grandson, Wil- adult, but it doesn’t have to balls, coleslaw, warm pears, Emerson Burkhart, and George liam Michael Merz; and her happen,” added Bob Hor- garlic bread Bellows. Presently, OAL serves siblings: Harry Anspach, Floyd rocks, executive director of 2/24 – Turkey & cheese over 600 member artists. Anspach, Amanda Knisley, Ger- the Council for Older Adults. on rye, chunky tomato soup, For more information on trude Haushalter, Alma Bennett, “We are proud to support the pineapple tidbits, pea salad, the Ohio Art League, visit oal. Violet Anspach and Myrtle Hof- STEADY U Ohio initiative in cookie, crackers stetter. org. helping our older friends and A Mass of Christian Burial Th e Schnormeier Gallery is neighbors remain safe in their PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR was conducted 10 AM Saturday, located at 221 S. Main Street in homes and their community.” CENTER ACTIVITIES 2/18 February 14 at Divine Mercy Mount Vernon, Ohio. Th e gal- Director Burman encour- Catholic Parish, Paulding. Buri- – 2/24 lery is open Monday through al followed in St. Paul Cemetery, ages all Ohioans to talk to Paulding High School dents for residents of “Th e Friday from 12 to 4:30 pm and Paulding County. their older loved ones about FCCLA member Michelle Gardens” at Paulding. Th e 2/18 – Ash Wednesday; Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 Visitation was Friday, Feb- falls. “Be persistent, but also Young constructed over 70 blankets were wrapped and Buckeye Hearing Bingo at p.m. For more information, call ruary 13 at Den Herder Funeral respectful. If they don’t want laptop blankets with the help presented to the residents at 12:00 Noon, Free Hearing 740-397-9000, ext. 3040. Home, Paulding, with a wake to talk about it, that’s okay, Screenings by appointment; of FCCLA members and stu- Christmas. service at 7:30 PM. Th ere was Mount Vernon Nazarene but bring the subject up again also a visitation one hour prior Bunco at 12:30 p.m.; Craft s at University is a private, four- soon. 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[email protected] www.pauldingcountyhospital.com Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 18, 2015 iAB FINANCIAL BANK WEL- is dedicated to educating and ENERGY & COMMERCE BEACON CREDIT UNION OF NEW HAVEN informing NASS members COMES BEVERLY GUDA- COMMITTEE ADVANCES RECENTLY DONATED $1000 TO THE NEW KUNST AS NEW MORTGAGE about state election admin- LATTA’S DRINKING WATER ORIGINATOR istration practices and laws, PROTECTION ACT HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL CANSTRUCTION TEAM as well as tracking proposed iAB Financial Bank is federal legislation and elec- Th e House Energy and pleased to announce that tion reform proposals sub- Commerce Committee Beverly Gudakunst has mitted by national organiza- passed H.R. 212, the Drink- joined the organization as a tions and/or secretaries. Th is ing Water Protection Act, new Mortgage Originator. committee also follows the sponsored by Congressman Gudakunst has a profession- activities of relevant federal Bob Latta (R-OH). Th e leg- al background encompassing agencies and congressional islation now awaits a vote by over 23 years in mortgage committees. When appro- the U.S. House of Represen- lending, including owning priate, NASS committees tatives. her own mortgage company will develop policy positions “Today, the Energy and for 10 years. for consideration by the full Commerce Committee took Gudakunst is an affi liate membership. an important step to pro- ELIZABETH VANCE member of Upstar Alliance of Each NASS committee tecting our public health Realtors, as well as a member has bipartisan leadership, and safety by advancing the PROMOTED TO COM- with one Democrat and one Principal, Greg Mohler, Renee Bock, Sean Ferguson, Tay- of the Home Builders Asso- Drinking Water Protection lor Vachon, Ryan Perkins, Devin Dubbelde Jintida Chan- MUNITY BANKING ciation of Fort Wayne. Ad- Republican appointed to Act,” said Latta. “My legis- serve as co-chairs. Secretary thavong and Beacon Credit Union Branch Manager, Aman- CENTER MANAGER ditionally, she volunteers her lation takes the thoughtful, da Blackburn on the right. time to the Rescue Mission, Husted will co-chair the robust approach needed to First Federal Bank is sponsors children in 4-H Standing Committee on Elec- adequately assess and manage If you are not familiar nated to the community. In pleased to announce the re- Horse and Pony and fosters tions with Montana Secretary the risks of algal toxins in our with what Canstruction is, Fort Wayne, all the canned cent promotion of Elizabeth animals for the Fort Wayne of State Linda McCulloch. drinking water, and I thank it is a charity that strives to goods are donated to the Vance to Community Bank- Animal Shelter. In her spare “NASS committees are the the Committee for its sup- feed the hungry while inspir- Community Harvest Food ing Center Manager at the time, she also enjoys garden- foundation for state-based port. I look forward to work- ing the world. It is not only a Bank of Northeast Indiana. Paulding offi ce located at 905 ing and playing piano. collaboration and informa- ing with my Congressional program that is found in high In the past, the New Haven North Williams Street. iAB Financial Bank, a tion-sharing, and we are colleagues and leadership to schools in the United States; High School Canstruction Vance has been with First wholly-owned subsidiary of fortunate to have so many ensure this legislation is tak- the program also hosts events team has been very success- Federal since 2009 and will Independent Alliance Banks, seasoned, capable leaders en up for a vote on the House in North and South America, ful in the Fort Wayne com- who can help us develop our be responsible for overseeing Inc., is one of the largest lo- fl oor in a timely manner.” Australia, Europe and Asia. petitions which are held at issue priorities for the com- branch operations and off er- cally-owned community Latta introduced the Since the charity’s formation Glenbrook Square Mall. In ing banking solutions to retail banks in the area and em- ing year,” remarked NASS Drinking Water Protection President and Oregon Sec- in 1992, it has raised more 2013, New Haven won a prize and business customers. “It is ploys approximately 290 peo- Act to help protect drinking than 21 million pounds of for the best use of labels. New rewarding to off er solutions ple throughout Allen, Hun- retary of State Kate Brown, water from harmful cyano- who appointed the bipartisan food. Aft er each event, the Haven graduate Keegan Hol- that fulfi ll or meet our cus- tington, Marshall and Wells toxins, which caused a wa- cans used to build the spec- le won a $1000 scholarship at tomers’ needs,” said Vance. counties. slate of state offi cials. “We are ter emergency in Northwest grateful for their willingness tacular sculptures are all do- the competition that year. “I look forward to guiding Ohio last August. Th e bipar- to step up and share their ex- customers along the path tisan bill requires the Envi- SECRETARY OF STATE pertise in the many diff erent of achieving their fi nancial ronmental Protection Agen- directs the FCC to study how responsibility to ensure that HUSTED TAPPED AGAIN policy areas that matter to goals.” cy to develop and submit a spectrum can be shared and the U.S. continues to be the FOR NATIONAL ASSOCI- secretary of state offi ces.” Vance is an active member strategic plan to Congress for utilized in innovative ways. center for technology and in- ATION OF SECRETARIES Secretary Husted will join of her community and serves assessing and managing the From offl oading mobile data novation, and spectrum will OF STATE COMMITTEE fellow Secretaries of State risks associated with algal traffi c onto Wi-Fi networks to be necessary to achieve this.” as the secretary for Paulding from around the nation this Elementary PTO, the treasur- LEADERSHIP toxins in drinking water. using unlicensed spectrum as “If we want the Internet week in Washington D.C. for a digital sandbox for wireless to continue to thrive the er for Antwerp Presbyterian the NASS 2015 Winter Con- Church, a member of Kiwanis Th e National Association LATTA, ESHOO, ISSA, R&D, the economic benefi ts FCC needs to keep up with ference. are enormous and the tech- the growing demand for and Paulding Entrepreneur of Secretaries of State (NASS) MATSUI, DELBENE REIN- Networking Group and is a has once again selected Ohio nological discovery untold.” wireless spectrum capaci- Secretary of State Jon Husted TRODUCE BIPARTISAN, “From personal commu- ty,” DelBene said. “Our bill United Way volunteer. She BICAMERAL WI-FI INNOVA- can be reached at her offi ce at to serve as co-chair of the nication to transportation, takes a step in the right di- healthcare and beyond, wire- rection while also helping to 905 North Williams Street or Standing Committee on Elec- TION ACT less technologies are chang- bridge the digital divide that by calling (419) 399-9748. tions for 2014-2015. Secretary Husted previously served as Congressman Bob Lat- ing and improving our lives,” some low-income and rural co-chair of this committee in ta (R-OH), Vice Chairman Issa said. “Th e Wi-Fi Innova- communities face because of VISIT 2011. of the Energy and Com- tion Act will make available unreliable access to wireless westbendnews.net “It is an honor to be asked merce Committee’s Com- the spectrum necessary to networks.” again to serve my peers in this munications and Technology support the best new inven- Th e Wi-Fi Innovation for latest capacity,” Secretary Husted Subcommittee, along with tions and the jobs and pros- Act directs the Federal daily news updates, video, said. “I look forward to work- Ranking Member of the perity these new discoveries Communications Commis- obituaries and pictures in ing with other secretaries of Communications and Tech- will foster.” sion (FCC) to conduct tests the area. state on important issues that nology Subcommittee Anna “Wi-Fi is already an in- within the 5 GHz spectrum impact how we run elections G. 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419.399.5270 or by email at source. To fully realize its po- AT NOW 1-260-632-9700 Jim.States@YourStateBank. tential, the bipartisan, bicam- Woodburn, IN Email: [email protected] com. eral Wi-Fi Innovation Act Special expires March 4, 2015 • Must bring coupon in for off er. PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 18, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] CENTRAL LUTHERAN STUDENTS SET FOR REGIONAL CHRIST LUTHERAN newspaper off ered some tips LATTA REINTRODUCES A HIDDEN TREASURE IN HISTORY BEE CHURCH TO HOST FREE on how to get into the hottest LEGISLATION TO HONOR PAULDING COUNTY: THE parties with famous celebri- MOVIE NIGHT VETERANS AND THEIR BLACK SWAMP NATURE ties. FAMILIES CENTER Th e Kennedy Center Hon- Th e Christ Lutheran ors is an annual honor given Church in Woodburn, IN will Congressman Bob Latta By: Staci Miller, Education to those in the performing host a free movie night on (R-OH) reintroduced the Vet- Specialist, Paulding Soil arts for their lifetime con- February 22, 2105. Th e movie erans Air Travel Streamlining and Water Conservation tributions. When an event to be shown is Th e Investiga- Act and the Children of Mil- District brings together icons like tor. It is said to be inspired by itary Service Members Com- A true piece of natural Tom Hanks, Sting, and Lady true events of a coach, teach- memorative Lapel Pin Act in wonder exists at the Black Gaga, getting tickets to the er, mentor — in his search an eff ort to honor our nation’s Swamp Nature Center. Th e event is daunting. And only to help others, he found the heroes and their families. Nature Center wasn’t always about 300 tickets get sold to truth within himself. Latta previously introduced a wildlife area, the land use the public. So if you aren’t a Snacks will begin at 4:00 both pieces of legislation in to be part of the sugar beet major donor, honoree, or ce- p.m. with the movie begin- the 113th Congress. factory. Th ere were four lebrity, you’re best bet is to ning at 5:00 p.m. Th e church Th e Veterans Air Trav- ponds constructed by the hit up some of the corporate is located just at the corner on el Streamlining Act would beet factory to aid in the sponsors or donors. If you’re waive the TSA pre-check pro- production process of the SR 101 and Park Street. really lucky, they can put in a Central Lutheran School Gehl, and Logan Bauer each gram application fee for U.S. beets. Th ree ponds still ex- special request to get you in. military veterans with a ser- ist today as part of the Black is proud to announce that it qualifi ed to participate in ST. ROSE SPONSORS KIN- D.C. is also becoming a will be sending fi ve students the Regional Bee aft er com- vice-connected disability rat- Swamp Nature Center. Th ere DERGARTEN ROUNDUP hot spot for movie premieres, ing of 50 percent or greater. It was also a dam built for wa- to the Regional History Bee pleting the Online Regional but good luck getting in. Th e in Indianapolis, IN on March Qualifying Exam and scor- is important to note that eli- ter retention that still exists Do you have a child ready movie studio, corporate spon- gibility requirements would today. Th e sugar beet fac- 30. Th e History Bee is a fun, ing high enough to advance. to attend kindergarten next sors, and local party planners interactive quiz program that Winners from the Regional still need to be met before tory closed down in 1948, year? While it is still the mid- decide the guest list. Th eir being approved for the pre- it wasn’t until 1958 that the tests students’ knowledge Bee will then participate in dle of winter, it is already time target audience is infl uential of various historical topics. the National History Bee in check program. wildlife area was established. to think about the 2015-16 lobbyists and lawmakers. “Currently, injured veter- From 1958-1990, the Ohio Emily Farler, Ethan Bern- Louisville, KY. school year. St. Rose of Lima Th e White House Corre- ing, Afam Nzekwe, Matthew ans must contact TSA with Department of Natural Re- School in Monroeville is do- spondents’ Dinner is another the details of their confi rmed sources (ODNR) spent mon- ing just that by off ering a spe- hot ticket. It’s the D.C. tra- ST. ROSE TEACHER HONORED WITH LIGHT OF LEARNING fl ight itinerary and all other ies on turning the wetlands, cial day for children attend- dition that bring in all sorts relevant information to be wooded areas, and ponds AWARD ing school for the fi rst time. VIPS for a night of laughs eligible to use TSA pre-check into fi sh stocked, wildlife On Wednesday, February 25, and barbs. Only members lanes or other expedited refuge park with a driveway St. Rose will hold a Kinder- of the White House Corre- screening procedures,” said and parking lot that exists as garten Roundup. Off ering spondents’ Association can Latta. “While these eff orts by what we know today at the fl exible hours from 2:30-7:00 buy tickets, but they can give the TSA are commendable, Black Swamp Nature Center. p.m., St. Rose welcomes all them to anyone. So make this process can be time con- In 1990, the Paulding Ponds fi rst-time students and their some friends in the news biz. suming and redundant. Th e Wildlife Area was off ered parents. Getting an invite to the Veterans Air Travel Stream- and approved for sale to the Th is is a great opportunity White House is tough enough, lining Act would provide an Paulding County Commis- to visit the school building, a State Dinner, nearly impos- opportunity for us to show sioners from ODNR. Today learn more about a typical sible. Th ere’s no buying your our gratitude to our nation’s the Black Swamp Nature day at St. Rose, discover the way in. And there are very heroes by expediting certain Center is maintained by the amenities available, and meet few no-shows, so forget a wait screening procedures that Paulding Soil and Water the teacher, who is a recipient list. Th e President and First can be time consuming giv- District (SWCD) with the of the 2015 Light of Learning Lady have the fi nal say on the en their injuries.” ownership of the property award for excellence in Cath- guest list. Th e criteria for an Th e Children of Military being the Paulding County olic Education. St. Rose fo- invite is typically a prominent Service Members Commem- Commissioners. cuses on Building Saints and person who’s at the top of orative Lapel Pin Act, would Th e Black Swamp Na- Academic Excellence; a great their fi eld, someone who has honor military children for ture Center is one of the few place to educate students a business in the country be- their contributions to our designated wildlife areas in spiritually, intellectually, ing honored, or someone who military, through their par- Paulding County. Th e na- emotionally, and physically. personally knows the visiting ents, with an offi cial lapel ture center consists of 51 By: Jill Starbuck motivation, participates in Visit their website at www. head of state. So good luck pin. acres of land. Th ere are 24 Each year in celebration of extracurricular events, keeps strosemonroeville.org for with that one. “We must do everything acres of woodland, 14 acres Excellence in Catholic Educa- current with subjects taught, more information about the Just about everyone I’ve we can to honor and respect of wetlands and six acres of tion, Catholic school teachers and relates well to students. school system. ever had a meaningful pas- not only our men and wom- old meadow as well as the are eligible to earn the Light Mrs. Sharp earned her toral relationship with would en in uniform, but also their Nature Center building. of Learning award. For the St. teaching degree from Ball HAVE YOU RESPONDED TO like the assurance of making families who have sacrifi ced Th e Nature Center building Rose of Lima School in Mon- State University and has THE INVITATION? the “Invitation to Heaven list.” so much for them and for off ers a picturesque view of roeville, the Light of Learning been teaching at St. Rose for Unlike the DC party scene our country,” said Latta. nature for many diff erent selection committee elected fi ve years. She loves to watch Winning the Battle for a Gen- or some other iconic Ameri- “Our military children have events such as meetings, kindergarten teacher Mrs. her young students mas- eration by: Pastor Rick Jones can public event, making the endured frequent moves, trainings, and fi eld trips for Jessica Sharp. Nominated by ter new concepts and make Have you ever wanted to “getting to Heaven list” is not long and short-term absenc- local schools and rental for parents, students, and teach- their own discoveries. Her be on the VIP list to a major limited to the elite, powerful es of a parent, and threats personal events. Th ere are ers, she met the criteria that favorite bible verse ties di- public event? To get into the or the rich among us. Th is is of parental loss in war. Th e four nature trails available to the selection committee uses rectly to her Catholic educa- Kennedy Center Honors for the beauty of Jesus invitation Children of Military Service the public for daily walkers to determine honorees. Th e tion teaching career, which Performing Arts, the Whiter in John 3:16 (NKJV), “For Members Commemorative or those who truly want to criteria includes the follow- is Matthew 19:14: “Let the House Correspondent’s Din- God so loved the world that Lapel Pin Act is just one way enjoy the wonders of nature. ing: teaches full time in a di- little children come to me, ner, or the Academy Awards He gave His only begotten that we can recognize them Year around the nature cen- ocesan school for at least two and do not hinder them, for requires some special access, Son, that whoever believes for their contributions to ter is home many diff erent years, expresses Christ-like the Kingdom of Heaven be- a “connection with someone in Him should not perish but our country.” species of wildlife and birds. mannerisms, provides student longs to such as these.” who has real infl uence with have everlasting life.” H.R. 543, the Blue Wa- Th ere have been over 175 those who make the call as Th e “whoever” means ter Navy Vietnam Veterans species of birds documented to who gets in or not.” For “anyone, everyone” who Act, bipartisan legislation at the Black Swamp Nature Chili Cook-off example, consider with me comes to faith in Jesus Christ co-sponsored by Latta, Center. Th e Black Swamp Join Us! the following article by Alice is on the list. Have you re- was also introduced in the Nature Center is a prized & Silent Auction Li and Julie Ann McKellogg, sponded to our Lord’s reser- All monies from the auction go to Harlan Christian Youth Center. House. Th e bill grants pre- piece of history and natural “How to Get into the Hottest vation? sumptive Agent Orange wonder in Paulding County. Saturday, February 21st • 5:30PM D.C. Parties,” Th e Washing- Pastor Rick Jones pre- exposure status to service Th e Paulding SWCD would viously served on the staff South Scipio Church ton Post, (1-8-15). members who served in the invite you to come visit the According to Th e Wash- of Defi ance Area Youth for territorial seas of Vietnam nature center and explore the EVERYONE IS WELCOME! ington Post, the D.C. party Christ for 36 years, fi rst as a during the Vietnam War. many wonders of nature and scene is attracting more and ministry coordinator and lat- Th is would enable eligible wildlife. If you are interested SOUTH SCIPIO CHURCH more of a Hollywood edge, er as Executive Director. Rick veterans to receive expedit- in learning more about the 24990 Antwerp Rd. Harlan, IN making it far more star-stud- is currently a pastor of an area ed consideration for Veter- history of the Black Swamp ded then it’s ever been. So the local church. ans Aff airs (VA) benefi ts if Nature Center, please visit they suff er from any of the the Paulding SWCD offi ce diseases the U.S. govern- at the fairgrounds for a copy ment has linked to Agent of the history. Go walk, en- Orange. joy the peaceful atmosphere of the Black Swamp Nature &+5,67&(17(5(' +DUODQ&KULVWLDQ6FKRRO Center!

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While HB 7 is not a fi x- to ensure casting a ballot is fi ce following the 2013 Gen- all solution to our education easy and the system is secure, eral, 2014 Primary and 2014 system, I believe that it is a but ultimately it is up to the General elections). step in the right direction. voter to take advantage of the Read more about Secre- Acting sooner rather than many opportunities to partic- tary Husted’s eff orts to make later on this issue is in the best ipate in every election.” it easy to vote here, to keep interest of the students. With A total of 70 local issues Ohio’s voter rolls accurate the testing already taking and races have been decided and up-to-date here, and on place in some school districts, by one vote or tied (based on a his vigilance in combatting it is imperative that these review of recounts conducted voter fraud and voter sup- protections are put in place by the Secretary of State’s Of- pression online. expeditiously. With the bill’s passage in the House, we now must wait on our colleagues FOR RENT: THIS SPACE in the Senate to continue the Remodeled weekly if you request. High-traffi c area. process. With their support, Convenient location. All maint. included. we can have this bill become Call 419-258-2000 for more info a law soon enough to help our student’s this school year. As always, I would appre- ciate hearing your feedback The West Bend News In honor of the 100th day of sored a canned food drive last ery class did its part to collect on this and any other issues school, the Antwerp Elemen- week. Mrs. Scharr’s class do- hundreds of cans for the local in the state legislature. I en- READER PICK-UP LOCATIONS tary Student Council spon- nated the most items, but ev- food pantry. courage you to contact my OHIO LOCATIONS True Value, Maramart, Dollar offi ce with any concerns or Antwerp: Country Time Mar- General, Dairy Queen, Hol- ly Wood and Vine, Paulding 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL!! ideas in regards to state gov- ket, Antwerp Branch Library, ernment. Antwerp Pharmacy, H20, Riv- County Senior Center, Rite er Street Market, Antwerp Aid, Ace Hardware, Gorrell Bros., Country Inn Living Cen- SECRETARY OF STATE Exchange Bank, Papa Oley’s, ter, Albert Automotive, Pauld- Hometown Pantry, Pop-N- HUSTED REMINDS OHIO- ing Courthouse, Paulding Co. Brew, The Rootbeer Stand, Ag- ANS: ONE VOTE MATTERS Bookmobile, Susie’s Bakery, ora, Pit-Stop Paulding VFW Post 587 Broughton: Kohart’s Surplus Ohio Secretary of State Jon Payne: Lichty’s Barber Shop, Husted off ered more reasons & Salvage Payne Super Valu, Antwerp why every vote matters and Bryan: Chief, Town & Coun- Exchange Bank, Maramart, can oft en have a signifi cant try, McDonald’s, Bryan Senior Payne Branch Library, Pucker- impact on the outcome of an Center brush Pizza election. Cecil: Cecil Elevator, Mar- Scott: Scott Variety Store Based on a review of re- amart, Vagabond Sherwood: Sherwood Post Of- counts conducted following Charloe: Charloe Store  ce, Village Food Emporium, the 2014 General Election Continental: Okuley’s Phar- Sherwood Bank, on November 4th, seven local macy, Dollar General, ACE Van Wert: Pak-A-Sak, Short issues were decided by one Hardware HELPING OUR STUDENTS vote or tied. In each of these Stop, Family Video, Orchard Tree, BalyEat’s, Lee’s Ace instances, one person could De ance: Newman’s Carry WITH HOUSE BILL 7 Hardware, Main Street Market, have made the diff erence in Out, Butt Hutt, Chief, Senior Center, Walmart, Big Lots, Cab- Walmart deciding whether local tax- Guest Column from State in Fever Coffee Representative Tony es would go up, bond issues INDIANA LOCATIONS Burkley passed or an area restaurant Edgerton: Marathon, Valero, Kaiser Supermarket, Frager’s Grabill: Save-A-Lot, Grabill Ohio House Bill 7 is a bill or store could sell liquor. Hardware, Grabill Country Sales sponsored by Representa- “Whether it is a statewide Barbershop, Utilities Of ce tive Jim Buchy that prohibits or local issue, every ballot Grover Hill: Ross’ Gas Sta- Harlan: Marathon, Harlan Do- scores from this fi rst year of question has an impact on our tion, N&N, Quick Stop nuts, Harlan Cafe, iAB Bank new state assessments, in- lives and it is important that Grabill: Do-It Best Hardware, Hoagland: Mel’s Town Market, cluding those supplied by the every voice is heard,” Secre- Save-A-Lot Hoagland Pizza Pub Partnership for Assessment tary Husted said. “When vot- Hicksville: Cline’s Market, Monroeville: Mel’s Deli, The of Readiness for College and ers stay home they allow oth- Hickory Hills Golf Course, Sail- Village of Heritage, Phillips 66 Careers (PARCC) from being ers to make these decisions ers, Shell Station, Lassus Handy Gas Station, Dollar General Hampton Rogge and Emory Ehrhart make Froot Loop neck- used against students in any for them.” Dandy, McDonald’s, H20, Se- New Haven: Curves, Milan laces to celebrate the 100th day of school. way, off ering them safe har- Secretary Husted also nior Center Center, New Haven Branch Li- noted why these fi ndings re- First graders at Antwerp came up with 100 reasons bor. Th e bill was passed in the Melrose: Uncle Fudd’s Din- brary, Ken’s Meat Market, New inforce the emphasis his ad- Elementary School celebrated why they love their school Ohio House on Wednesday, er, Morning Star Convenience Haven Bakery, Broadway Deli, th ministration places on mak- their 100th day on Wednesday, and made 100 Day hats. February 11 with broad bi- Store Paterson Hardware, Richard’s ing it easy to vote and hard to February 11. Th e students partisan support. Oakwood: Rhees’ Market, Restaurant, New Haven Chamber I believe that this bill cheat. The Landing Strip, The Oakleaf, Woodburn: Clip -N- Tan, Jim’s helps students to succeed by “Accurate voter rolls and Cooper Community Branch Li- Pizza, Woodburn Hardware, 100TH DAY MIX UP AT PAYNE providing additional time to integrity in the elections pro- brary, TrueValue Hardware Bob’s Restaurant, Woodburn prepare students for higher cess are always important, Paulding: Paulding Co. Car- Xpress, Country Oasis, and expectation. but when a single vote can negie Library, Chief, Corner Woodburn Branch Library, Th e provisions of this carry such weight it raises Market, Integrity Ford, Napa Financial Partners legislation are straightfor- the stakes,” Secretary Husted ward. Th e bill disallows the said. “We, as elections offi - Read it online for FREE at westbendnews.net use of students’ scores from cials, continue to do our part state assessments to make decisions regarding grade promotion or retention and Start signing up for granting of credit. It ensures that students may re-take end of course examinations for high school courses through- On the 100th day of school, brought in 100 pieces of food. Home out their high school career. the Payne Elementary Young We called it our “100th Day Th e bill also clarifi es that the Kindergarten Class students Mix-Up!” new state assessments are not used to meet requirements Delivery WT LOCAL SCHOOL BREAK- tator tots, peas & carrots, under the third grade reading Receive 51 issues for only FAST & LUNCH MENUS fruit, milk; JH/HS: Chef guarantee, and prohibits the release of individual students’ $32.18 per year. What a great deal! 2/18 – 2/24 salad, pizza sub or grilled chicken sandwich w/salad test scores from tests admin- istered during the 2014-15 Delivery to: bar Breakfast: school year. Name: ______2/18 – Mini pancakes, 2/20 – Cheese pizza, ro- House Bill 487, passed and sausage, juice, milk maine lettuce salad w/dress- signed into law during the last Address: ______ing, fruit, milk; JH/HS: Chef Mail this form 2/19 – Cheese omelet, General Assembly, provided ______toast, juice, milk salad, pizza sub or fi sh sand- protection to teachers and ad- along with your 2/20 – Fruit stick, juice, wich w/salad bar ministrators by allowing local City ______State _____Zip ______check to: milk 2/23 – Popcorn chicken, districts to decline to use the Phone: ______2/23 – Sausage pizza, HS: mashed potatoes w/gra- student test results from the West Bend News vy, Elem: french fries, corn Email: ______juice, milk 2014-15 school year to make PO Box 1008 2/24 – Egg & cheese muf- dinner roll w/margarine, decisions such as termina- Is this a gift? Yes No fi n, juice, milk fruit, milk; JH/HS: Chef tion and granting tenure. I Antwerp, OH 45813 From: Lunch: salad, pizza sub or grilled was proud to support this bill. 2/18 – Macaroni & chicken sandwich w/salad However, I feel that it is our Name ______bar duty to provide that same lev- Your paid home cheese, peanut butter & jelly Contact: ______sandwich, steamed broccoli, 2/24 – Mini corn dogs, el of support to the students delivery will begin fruit, milk; JH/HS: Chef sal- tator tots, fresh vegetables who are taking these tests. ______when the free ad, pizza sub, or fi sh sand- w/ranch dip, fruit, milk; JH/ By ensuring that these test scores do not hold any of our If your business or organization would like to circulation ceases wich w/cheese w/salad bar HS: Chef salad, Pizza sub or students back, we are giving bring in potential clients, contact us about being a 2/19 – BBQ rib sandwich, Grilled chicken sandwich w/ customer pick-up location for the WBN. for your zip code. salad bar them a better chance to suc- PAGE 6 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 18, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] lot of boys’ lives. Our medi- BEYOND DETERRENCE, um tank is no match for the COMPASSION LORETTA BAKER RETIRES AS ANTWERP’S FISCAL OFFICER Tiger-Tank. We all feel pretty good about our morning pa- By: Winslow Myers trol. Ronald Reagan’s asser- See ya! tion back in 1984 that “a nuclear war cannot be won and should never be fought” seems to have become ac- cepted across the political spectrum in the U.S. and abroad. Th e level of destruc- tion that would result would THE LOBO TANK BUSTERS at best make it impossible for medical systems to respond By: Stan Jordan adequately and at worst lead Th is is the middle of June to climate change on a global 1944, the invasion is about scale. Reagan continued: “Th e two weeks old. We have a only value in our two nations good foot-hold in France, but A father put his three possessing nuclear weapons is to make sure they will nev- we’re not moving very fast. year old daughter to bed, er be used. But then would it In fact, we are still pounding told her a story and listened away at Caen. Th e Germans not be better to do away with to her prayers which ended are determined to keep this them entirely?” city at any cost. Th at is in the by saying, “God bless Mom- Th irty years later, the par- my, God bless Daddy, God English sector and Montgom- adox of deterrence—nine nu- By: Stan Jordan scrutinized by the state for She knows she will miss ery has not captured the city bless Grandma and goodbye clear powers with weapons Grandpa.” Loretta Baker was born in a full year, but under the being at the town hall with yet. kept absolutely ready for use 1950 in the New Haven area. watchful eye, everything all of our elected offi cials, On our dawn patrol this Th e father asked, “Why so that they will never have Her parents were Enno and turned out all right. She but she has worked for 47 morning, we ended up above did you say goodbye Grand- to be used—is far from re- Lana Horman. Th ere was found that the city was pay- years and she is ready to stay over Caen. We spotted four pa?” solved. Meanwhile 9/11 bent three children in the family. ing 8% on $780,000 of the home. Her hobbies are hors- Tiger-Tanks sitting at the Th e littler girl said, “I our imaginations toward sui- She attended Central Luther- 1982 loan from the state on es, gardening, cooking, sew- edge of a small town to am- don’t know daddy, it just cidal nuclear terrorism. Th e an grade school and then the sewer and water on the ing, quilting, and mending bush a column of American seemed like the thing to do.” possession of even our large graduated from Woodlan in city. She got the interest cut for her friends at the town medium #3 tanks, operated Th e next day, Grandpa died. and varied arsenal of nucle- 1968. She attended Concor- down to 2% and that helped hall. She does some sewing by the English. Th ere were Th e father thought it was a ar weapons would not deter dia Teacher’s College in Ann tremendously. She pays all repairs and does some uni- two tanks on each side of the strange coincidence. a determined extremist. Fear Arbor, MI for two years. She the bills. She pays the old and form patching. She said she street waiting for the M3’s A few months later, the became so powerful that it got married and had three the new levies, such as the loves to spend time with her to get in range. We got on motivated not only the gro- children. Karen has fi ve chil- new fi re truck. She gets the grandchildren and her new father put the girl to bed and dren and lives in New Haven. tax money from the county in great-grandchild. I asked her through the radio to the oth- listened to her prayers, “God tesque proliferation of infor- er pilots and divided up the mation-gathering agencies Greg has three children and March and makes a payment if there was something she bless Mommy, God bless lives in Harlan, Kelly has one on the new fi re truck. Th is wanted to do and she didn’t targets. I was to take the fi rst Daddy and goodbye Grand- but also assassination and torture. Anything became child and lives in North Car- will go on for fi ve years. Th at get it accomplished. She said, one on the east side. I came in ma.” Th e next day the grand- justifi ed, including trillion olina. is the way with all loans and “Yes, I would have liked to low and aimed my rocket at mother died. Loretta worked for Dana levies, she has to get them all have been an elementary the middle of the tracks. Th e dollar stalemated wars, to “Holy smokes,” thought Corp. in Antwerp for 31 legal for the voting and then teacher and read to the little rocket done a good job on his preempt the wrong adversary the father, “this kid is in con- years until it closed. Th en take care of paying for them ones.” boogie wheels. His boogie from getting their hands on a she worked for Eaton in Van aft er they are passed. Loretta, I really enjoyed wheels just fl ew in all direc- tact with the other side!” nuke. Several weeks later when Wert, who was part of Dana. She works very closely talking to you this morning, tions. I swung around and got Are there fl ashpoints Th en, she was a cook at the with Melanie Farr, the city and I have a whole new pic- some elevation and attacked the girl was going to bed the where systems designed for Woodburn Lutheran School attorney. She attends all ture of some of the transac- his tank from the rear. I put dad heard her say, “God bless reliable and eternal deter- for two years. She accepted council meetings and pays all tions and the duties that you a few of my 22 mm cannons Mommy and goodbye Dad- rence blur into a new land- the job here in Antwerp for the bills. But, she relates over cover for the year around. into his engine and it started dy.” scape of deterrence break- Fiscal Offi cer in 2007. She the years she has learned a Here at the WBN, we wish to burn. I swung around on He practically went into down? Th e example du jour relates to me, that was quite lot of the legal language and you many fun-fi lled years of another pass and could see shock. He couldn’t sleep all is Pakistan, where a weak a challenge, as the city was she enjoys the job very much. retirement and thank you for my wingman had done about night and got up at the crack government maintains a sta- broke and under the fi scal Right now, the state auditors the interview! the same to his tank at the of dawn to go to his offi ce. He ble—we hope—deterrent bal- eye of the state. are going through her books See ya! rear of mine. Th e black smoke was nervous as a cat all day, ance of nuclear forces against Th e town fi nances where for 2013-14 and all is okay. from those burning tanks was had lunch and watched the India. At the same time Paki- getting pretty thick. clock. He fi gured if he could stan percolates with extrem- survival. At the same time creation of the villainous nest other but rather in a spirit of By now we were getting a get by until midnight, he ists with possible sympathetic we project this denied terror of murderousness in the Mid- compassion and reconcilia- lot of small caliber anti-air- would be okay. He felt safe in connections to the Pakistani upon our enemies, expand- east. We can dig into the root tion? Why can’t we use some ing them into perverted evil causes of extremist thinking, of the massive pile of money craft rounds. I made one more the offi ce, so instead of going military and intelligence ser- giants. Th e terrorist threat of especially among the young. we plan to spend to renew our circle at a slower speed and I home at the end of the day, he vices. Th is focus upon Pa- kistan is conjectural. It may a suitcase nuke overlaps with We can support vulnerable obsolete weapons on secur- could see the other pilots had stayed there, drinking cof- be unfair. A nuclear weapon the revived threat of the Cold but worthy initiatives like the ing loose nuclear materials taken out the other two tanks, fee, looking at his watch and that part of the city would be could just as easily fall out War turning hot as the West introduction of a compassion around the world? Why is the jumping at every little sound. free for the English tank col- of state control in regions plays nuclear chicken with initiative in Iraq, led by an U.S. the top arms dealer? As umn coming down the road. Finally midnight arrived; he like the Caucasus or—who Putin. Iraqi poet. We can emphasize president, what will you do We fl ew over the area look- breathed a sigh of relief and knows?—even at some U.S. Peace through strength how many challenges we can to help our nation live up to ing for any targets or road- went home. base where security was lax. must be redefi ned—to be- only solve together. its disarmament obligations blocks or even a small bridge When he got home his Th e point is that fear of such come peace as strength. Th is In the early stages of the as a signer of the Nuclear to blow up with our rockets. wife said, “I’ve never seen scenarios distorts our think- principle, obvious to the U.S. presidential campaign, Non-Proliferation Treaty? Th ere was a small air fi eld at you work so late. What’s the ing as we struggle to respond many smaller, non-nuclear candidates are unusually ac- —In memory of peace the edge of town that wasn’t matter?” He said, “I don’t creatively to the reality that powers, is reluctantly per- cessible—an opportunity for activist Cynthia Fisk, being used anymore, so we want to talk about it, I just nuclear deterrence doesn’t ceived and quickly denied by citizens to ask probing ques- 1925-2015. blew the hangers to pieces. had the worst day of my life.” deter. the powers that be. Of course tions that penetrate beneath Winslow Myers, syndicat- Th ey were using the buildings She said, “You think you had To see the fruits of this the powers that be are not scripted answers and safe po- ed by Peacevoice, is author of for some other storage and we a bad day? You’ll never be- fear comprehensively invites unhappy to have enemies litical bromides. What would “Living Beyond War: A Citi- started some fi res. On our af- lieve what happened to me. seeing the process across because enemies are politi- a Middle East policy look like zen’s Guide.” He serves on the ternoon sortie, we didn’t fi nd Th is morning the mailman time, including future time. cally convenient to the robust if it were based not in playing Advisory Board of the War any big targets, we just shot dropped dead on our porch!” Th e familiar argument that health of the arms manu- multiple sides against each Preventive Initiative. up the fence rows, hoping to nuclear deterrence has kept facturing system, a system help the infantry boys. us safe for many decades that includes a prohibitively Aft er supper, we met in Like West Bend starts to break down if we expensive refurbishment of The Paulding County the barracks and set around News on simply imagine two possible the U.S. nuclear arsenal that and talked about our morn- FACEBOOK worlds: a world toward which wastes resources needed for Veterans’ Service OfÀ ce ing fl ights. Aft er our crew- we are heading hell-bent if we the looming challenge of con- & receive regular updates as version to sustainable energy. The Paulding County Veteran’s Service Offi ce is dedicated men got our planes ready don’t change course, in which to aiding Paulding County veterans and their families in time to what is happening self-escalating fear motivates Th e antidote to the Ebo- for tomorrow’s dawn patrol, of need. they came in and listened to throughout the week. more and more nations to la-like virus of fear is to begin acquire nuclear weapons, or from the premise of interre- There are two basic services the agency provides: the pilots talk about blowing 1 – Emergency Financial Assistance – Provide short term up the Tiger-Tanks. Th ey got a world where nobody has lationship and interdepen- fi nancial assistance to eligible veterans and their families as excited as the pilots were. them. Which world do you dence—even with enemies. who demonstrate a need. This includes, but is not limited We hear that by knocking out want your children to inherit? Th e Cold War ended because those tanks, we helped save a Cold War deterrence was Soviets and Americans re- to, food, gas, mortgage/rent and assistance with utility aptly called the balance of alized they had a common payments. terror. Th e present myth- desire to see their grand- 2 – Claims Assistance – Provide services for veterans and Local Manufacturer of ic division of irresponsible children grow up. However other claimants for help with VA claims for any federal, Quality Animal Feeds extremists and responsible, death-obsessed, cruel and state, or local benefi ts. self-interested nation-states brutal extremists seem to us, We also provide reimbursement for the cost of for over 90 years. encourages an Orwellian we can choose not to dehu- transportation to VA medical facilities in our area, or in the mental contortion: we conve- manize them. 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Armed with a video of her project and along toward implementing BOWLING REWARD FOR WT JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS high-tech calculators, a host created a brochure with dress an administration plan for of risk factors to identify, and design instructions. She also U.S. nuclear “modernization.” the knowledge to diagnose collected donated fabric and Th is entails spending $355 potential issues, your health- embellishments, gathered billion over a 10-year period care provider is the best place volunteers, and made 200 for a massive renovation of to start. Remember that high dresses. She donated extra U.S. nuclear weapons plants blood pressure is a common fabric and instructions to her and laboratories. Moreover, and deadly threat without a high school’s fashion class the cost is scheduled to soar warning sign. Th e best way to and club who have commit- aft er this renovation, when combat high blood pressure is ted to taking on this project an array of new nuclear weap- to get frequent checkups. for years to come. ons will be produced. “Th at’s 2. Obesity: Remain at a Stephanie Ravas is a Per- where all the big money is,” healthy weight level to avoid rysburg resident and sopho- noted Ashton Carter, recently many issues that obesity can more at Notre Dame Acade- nominated as U.S. Secretary FEBRUARY MARKS HEART cause. Learn how to eat prop- my. In her project, she focused of Defense. “By comparison, MONTH erly by seeking a nutritionist on providing intervention everything that we’re doing who can tell you what your strategies for preschool chil- now is cheap.” Th e Obama Th e Nurturing Well by: Jill caloric needs are and how to dren entering school with fi ne administration has asked the Starbuck avoid falling into common motor developmental defi cits Pentagon to plan for 12 new February is oft en fi lled eating traps. or delays. Ravas created spe- nuclear missile-fi ring subma- with hearts of all sorts, in- 3. Cholesterol: As men- cialized enrichment teaching rines, up to 100 new nuclear cluding heart-covered cards, tioned earlier, high choles- tools to be used at both school bombers, and 400 land-based heart-shaped candy, and terol can be a silent killer. In and home that help children nuclear missiles. According heart-fi lled wishes. But Feb- fact, those with high choles- learn to complete daily rou- to outside experts and a bi- ruary is not just synonymous terol have twice the likeli- tines and practice skills. She partisan, independent panel with Valentine’s Day any- hood of getting heart disease created six individual self- commissioned by Congress more; it is also tied in with the than those who have normal help task charts and pieces and the Defense Department, real, physical heart that keeps cholesterol levels. Seek a phy- to strengthen developmental that will bring the total price our bodies functioning. Feb- sician to learn your cholester- milestone skills such as: task tag for the U.S. nuclear weap- ruary marks American Heart ol level. sequencing and planning, ons buildup to approximately Month, raising awareness of 4. Lifestyle: What we eat self-help skills, and coordina- $1 trillion. potential issues that oft en be- and how we live aff ects our tion skills. Ravas also created For its part, the Russian come serious heart problems health in a big way. Seek to eat and built two sets of cubbies government seems determined such as heart disease. a clean diet with lots of fruits for the classroom that further to match or surpass that record. Top scores for the day belonged to Jacob Hull with a 138 According to the Cen- and vegetables. Work exercise develop and help children With President Vladimir Putin and Kirsten Lewis with a 125. Th ey are shown with Olympic ters for Disease Control and into your daily routine. practice developmental skills eager to use nuclear weapons as Lanes co-owner Jacob Sidle. Jacob and Kirsten each received Prevention (CDC), each year Make February your of task sequencing and proper a symbol of Russian infl uence, an Olympic Lanes t-shirt as a prize. more than half a million Heart Month by scheduling recall while creating self-suf- Moscow is building, at great 79 Wayne Trace Junior Americans die from heart a yearly exam to protect your fi ciency in the classroom. expense, new generations of disease, making it the num- High students were recently heart. To learn more about Th e Girl Scout Gold Award giant ballistic missile subma- rewarded with an aft ernoon ber one killer in the Unit- potential heart problems, is the highest award that Girl rines, as well as nuclear attack ed States. With 1 in every 4 of bowling at Olympic Lanes warning signs, and more pre- Scouts in grades 9–12 may submarines that are reportedly in Van Wert. Eligible stu- deaths related to heart dis- vention techniques, check out earn. To achieve the award, equal or superior to their U.S. ease, this health issue costs dents were those with NO late the American Heart Associa- girls commit at least 80 hours counterparts in performance or missing homework, disci- the United States nearly $110 tion at www.heart.org and the to a specifi c project over the and stealth. Armed with nucle- billion annually. Typical risk pline referrals, failing grades, CDC at http://www.cdc.gov/ time span of one to two years. ar-capable cruise missiles, they or tardies to class. factors include high blood heartdisease/index.htm. Criterion for the girls’ project periodically make forays across pressure, obesity, diabetes, the Atlantic, heading for the Jill Starbuck has 20 years includes community involve- the current confrontation over high cholesterol, smoking, of experience as a business ment outside of the Girl Scout U.S. coast. Deeply concerned poor diet, and stationary life- about the potential of these Ukraine. In their dealings writer, editor, and market re- structure, providing an inno- with this confl ict-torn nation, style. As you can see, most search analyst. She is a certi- vative approach, incorporat- missiles to level a surprise at- oft en these risk factors can be tack, the U.S. military has al- there’s plenty of fault on both fi ed health coach through the ing project sustainability, and sides. U.S. offi cials should have controlled. Integrative Institute of Nutri- taking action to educate and ready launched the fi rst of two Perhaps the sneakiest and experimental “blimps” over recognized that any Russian tion and a certifi ed running inspire others. Approximate- government would have been oft en most critical risk factors coach through the Road Run- ly six percent of Girl Scouts Washington, DC, designed to Zach Wright is shown bowl- are high blood pressure and help detect them. Th e Obama angered by NATO’s steady ing with the help of Ashley ners Club of America. She is nationwide earn this award. recruitment of East European high cholesterol. Th e CDC also the co-owner of a running Th e girls will receive their administration also charges Snyder. estimates that 1 in every 3 that Russian testing of a new countries especially Ukraine, business. She can be reached award alongside 23 other girls which had been united with adults, equating to 67 million at [email protected]. at the annual Gold Award medium-range cruise missile them and, also, by providing people, have high blood pres- is a violation of the 1987 INF Russia in the same nation recognition event at the until recently, was sharing a an example of dependence on sure. High cholesterol suff er- LOCAL GIRL SCOUTS EARN Schuster Center in Dayton on treaty. Although the Russian nuclear might, encourage the ers number about 71 million government denies the exis- common border with Russia, GOLD AWARD Sunday, March 8 at 3:00 p.m. and was housing one of Rus- proliferation of nuclear weap- people. Of the millions of Th e event kicks off National tence of the off ending missile, ons to additional nations. Af- people who have high blood its rhetoric has been less than sia’s most important naval Two local girls have earned Girl Scout Week. bases (in Crimea). For their ter all, how can they succeed pressure and/or cholesterol, For more information on diplomatic. As the Ukraine cri- in getting other countries to less than half have control the Girl Scout Gold Award sis developed, Putin told a pub- part, Russian offi cials had no and will be celebrated at an becoming a Girl Scout, vol- legal basis for seizing and an- forswear developing nuclear over these issues. Some likely unteering, or donating to the lic audience that “Russia is one weapons when 47 years af- do not realize they even have event next month. of the leading nuclear powers,” nexing Crimea or aiding heav- Sydney Czerniakowski is cause, people can visit gswo. ily-armed separatists in the ter the U.S. and Soviet gov- a problem. Without signs or org or call 888-350-5090. and foreign nations “should ernments signed the nuclear symptoms, high blood pres- Toledo resident, 2014 grad- understand it’s best not to mess eastern portion of Ukraine. uate of St. Ursula Academy, But however reckless the Non-Proliferation Treaty, in sure and/or cholesterol can ARE THE U.S. & RUSSIAN with us.” Pravda was even more which they pledged their own become a deadly surprise. and freshman at the Univer- infl ammatory. In an article two nuclear behemoths have GOVERNMENTS ONCE nuclear disarmament their To help prevent heart dis- sity of Toledo. In her proj- published in November titled been, this does not mean that ect, Czerniakowski turned AGAIN ON THE NUCLEAR they have to continue this be- successors are engaged in yet ease, the American Heart “Russia prepares a nuclear sur- another nuclear arms race? Fi- Association introduced four pillowcases into dresses for WARPATH? prise for NATO,” it bragged havior. Plenty of compromise African children. She chose formulas exist for example, nally, of course, this new arms new guidelines in November about Russia’s alleged superi- race, unless checked, seems a simple design that allowed By: Lawrence S. Wittner leaving Ukraine out of NATO, of 2014. ority over the United States in likely to lead, sooner or later, her to teach others to make A quarter century aft er altering that country’s struc- 1. Risk Assessment: nuclear weaponry. to a nuclear catastrophe of im- them using her sewing skills, the end of the Cold War and ture to allow for a high de- Schedule an appointment Not surprisingly, the one mense proportions. and a lightweight fabric com- decades aft er the signing gree of self-government in the with your healthcare provider nuclear disarmament agree- Can the U.S. and Russian to understand your risk level patible with high tempera- of landmark nuclear arms war-torn east, and organizing ment signed between the U.S. governments calm down, set- tures. Czerniakowski made control and disarmament and Russian governments a UN-sponsored referendum tle their quarrels peacefully, agreements, are the U.S. and since 2003 the New START in Crimea. And possibilities Russian governments once treaty of 2011 is being imple- for compromise also exist in and return to a policy of nu- more engaged in a potentially mented remarkably slowly. other areas of U.S.-Russian clear disarmament? Let’s hope disastrous nuclear arms race New START, designed to re- relations. so. with one another? It certainly duce the number of deployed Failing to agree to a dip- Lawrence Wittner (http:// looks like it. strategic nuclear weapons lomatic settlement of these lawrenceswittner.com), syn- With approximately (the most powerful ones) in and other issues will do more dicated by PeaceVoice, is Pro- 15,000 nuclear weapons be- each country by 30 percent than continue violent turmoil fessor of History emeritus Thursday, Feb. 19th, 6:00-8:00 pm or tween them, the United States by 2018, has not led to sub- in Ukraine. Indeed, the disas- at SUNY/Albany. His latest and Russia already pos- stantial reductions in either trous, downhill slide of both book is “What’s Going On Saturday, Feb. 21st, 8:00am-Noon sess about 93 percent of the nation’s deployed nuclear ar- the United States and Russia at UAardvark?” (Solidarity world’s nuclear arsenal, mak- senal. 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Th e Continental – Homier 2, game was a close one through Scott 11, Zachrich 4, Tegen- and through. Th e Starfi res kamp 4, Logan 12, Recker 4, kept a slight upper hand to Mansfi eld 3 keep the lead in their favor. Records: Wayne Trace 13- Th e fi nal score of the night: 6, Continental 3-16 South Adams 60, Woodlan 47. LADY WARRIOR’S SECOND Score by the Quarter: South Adams – 13 9 17 FALL TO STARFIRES 21=60 Woodlan – 10 16 9 12=47 By: Jeff Abbott Scorers of the Game: South Adams and South Adams – Dellinger Woodlan met for the second 5, Morgen 2, Lehman 13, Jen- time is less than a week in nings 5, Groen 20, Balsiger the Lady Starfi res’ gym and 13, Wanner 2 while the rematch was clos- Woodlan – Graber 11, Sal- er the outcome was the same zbrenner 1, Hinton 23, Wil- as South Adams won the liams 5, Cook 7 conference game over the Warriors 61-56. Woodlan NEW HAVEN GIRLS FINISH was outscored 18-11 in both 2014-15 SEASON the fi rst and second quarter to trail 36-22 at the half. Th e Th e sectional matchup Warriors outscored South took place on February 11 at Adams by 10 points in the Fairview's Erin Marshall attempts a shot from the key with the Bulldog home court. Th e third to cut the defi cit to Kianna Recker blocking the shot. More pictures at west- fi rst game was Leo vs Angola. 47-43, but the Lady Starfi res bendnews.net Th e Lady Hornets cleaned the hung on in the fourth to get Th e Lady Apaches trav- team was able to keep the Rain Hinton fouled on her shot against New Haven’s Kamya Lion’s clock in a 61-50 game. the win. Rain Hinton had eled to Antwerp for the lat- lead up until about a minute Finan. More pictures at westbendnews.net Th e second game took 14 points for Woodlan and est basketball match-up of left when the Apaches scored place between Bishop Luers On February 6th, the 20=71 Kendra Graber added 12 two local teams on Th ursday, with 56 seconds left on the and New Haven. Th e Luers points,. February 12. From the be- clock. Th e game took a turn Woodlan Lady Warriors Scorers of the Game: team stuck a hard blow to the invaded Bulldog territory Woodlan – Graber 23, Score by the Quarter: ginning to the end the game for the worse for Antwerp Lady Dawgs with a 20 point Woodlan – 11 11 21 for some high school girls Summers 5, Hinton 19, Salz- win at 61-41. was highly competitive. and they could not keep the basketball action. Woodlan brenner 5, Cook 8, Kayser 9, 13=56 At half time of the low ball or push shots through South Adams – 18 18 11 scoring match Fairview girls the hoop. domiated the Bulldog court Leggett 2 WAYNE TRACE GIRLS BAS- leading every period except New Haven – Lasch 5, 14=61 were leading. Th e fi nal score was 34-37, KETBALL TAKES A WIN for a tying 4th quarter. It Grundy 19, Creech 8, Hoff er Scorers of the Game: Th e second half Antwerp Fairview taking the win. Woodlan – Hinton 14, had a great turnaround led Scorers of the Game: wasn’t enough though for 7, Lepsley 9, Finan 1, Tanner On February 10th the Lady Graber 12, Kayser 10, Cook by Antwerp’s Peyton Short. Antwerp – Williamson 7, New Haven to garner that 8, Carlisle 5 Raiders really packed a punch 7, Salzbrenner 7, Houser 2, A basket in the fourth Braaten 4, Short 14, Recker 6, home win. Woodlan took to the Continental Lady Pi- Summers 2, Wiiliams 2 quarter by Rachel Wil- Miesle 3 the win home: 71-62. Did you know you can rates stealing the game with a South Adams – Jennings liamson tied the game up Fairview – Gebers 4, Mar- Score by the Quarter: download and print every fi nal score of 70-40. 17, In’t Groen 13, Dellinger and then another by Annie shall 4, Hug 14, Schroeder 2 New Haven – 8 16 18 issue clear back to 2005 Score by the Quarter: 11, Willis 10, Morgan 4, Bal- Miesle took the lead or the Antwerp girls are now 20=62 off our website?! 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Th e GMC ANNOUNCES WINTER fourth quarter brought in the OF 2014 SCHOLAR ATH- reserves for the home team, LETES who continued the tradition of outscoring the Rams. Th e Th e Green Meadows Con- game fi nished 68-41. ference is proud to announce Score by the Quarter: their “All Conference Schol- Wayne Trace – 17 20 20 ar Athletes” for the winter of 11=68 2014! Tinora – 11 8 13 9=41 To be eligible for this Players of the Game: honor, the athlete must be a Wayne Trace – E Linder senior, participate and let- 19, C Linder 24, Shepherd 10, ter in a recognized sport or Speice 6, Saylor 2, C Sinn 2, cheerleading and have a 3.5 Hale 2, Miller 2, Vest 1 GPA or better aft er seven se- Tinora – Miller 10, N mesters. Drewes 7, Kissel 5, Grube 6, AYERSVILLE: Bailey 7, Anders 2, J Drewes Samantha Wank, Pete 2, Risner 2 Th ieroff , Darci Schroeder, Th e Raiders travel to Ant- Sabrina Bailey, Brayton Mar- werp on Friday, February 20 tin, KJ Martin, Jacob Lamb for the fi nal game of the con- Luke Miller steals the ball and runs back to his basket, at- EDGERTON: Clint Sinn adds two points to the Raider Nation score against ference. tempting the shot. More pictures at westbendnews.net Duane Miller, Andrew Tinora. More pictures at westbendnews.net Cade, Chase McClellan, Cas- sidy Flegal, Max Nihart, Lo- Th e Rams hit the bus, trav- with a 17-11 Raider lead. FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL at Tinora 65-44. Chayse JV Girls Basketball: gan Daniels, Jerrod Cape elling to Wayne Trace for the It didn’t get any better for ATHLETIC RESULTS Singer and Cole Burgrave JV girls won against Edon FAIRVIEW: boys basketball game against the Rams entering second both had 11 points. 51-22. FV worked hard on th Emilee Carder, he Raiders at the Palace on quarter. Th e boys’ off ense just Freshman Boys Basket- 7 Grade Boys Basket- defense and had few turn- Sara Carder, Joe Macsay, Er- Friday, February 13. Th is couldn’t hit the basket, and ball: ball: overs. Every player scored th ich Wolfrum, Andrew Rob- game would determine the the Wayne Trace team clear- Th e Freshman boys lost to 7 grade improved to 12-3 with Carlie Phillips leading inson, Erin Marshall, Chris- Green Meadows Conference ly dominated the court from Archbold last night 58-34. with a 55-20 win over Wayne the way with 15, Kelsie Crites tina Gebers, Kylie Hugg, Ali championship for the 2014- that point on. Th e half fi n- Th e Freshman boys lost to Trace. Chayse Singer led the 14, Allison Vetter, Aubrey Hug 2015 school year. ished at 37-19. Pettisville last night 52-36. way with 24 points, Riley Lu- Breininger, Katelyn Smith HICKSVILLE: Th e game began with the Th e third quarter began 8th Grade Boys Basket- cas 13 points and Noah Hag- each had 6 and Lexi Johns Audrey Davis, Madison Raiders taking an early lead and Tinora posted their top ball: erman had 9. added 4 points. th Timbrook, Jonathan Giesige, against the Tinora team. score of the game for that pe- 8th grade fought hard bit 7 grade fi nished the year JV girls lost to Ant- Rachel Schroeder, Allison Corbin Linder was once riod with 13. Th e top scorer fell to Wayne Trace 48-35. strong with a 58-15 win to werp 27-23. Leading scorer Slattery, Gabrielle Friend again on fi re at the 3 point for the guest team was Jacob Dallas Curry had 9 points fi nish 13-3. Everyone hit was Carlie Phillips with 13 HOLGATE: line taking the team lead for Miller with 10. Luke Mill- and Riley Lucas had 6. the scoring column led by points. Owen Clady, Evelyn th Chayse Singer with 14, Riley the match. First period ended er of Wayne Trace, adding 8 grade lost a tough game Swimming: Gustwiller, Danielle Like, Lucas with 13 and Noah Ha- Hunter Rittenhouse-Star- Weston Mendez, Lincoln german with 11. buck Sectional Swimming Okuley, Torinne Alexander, Varsity Wrestling: results: Austin Bucholz, Rachel Des- Th e wrestling team de- th 200 IM – 2:16.49, 4 granges, Mattie Grim, Ev- feated Edgerton and Bryan nd 100 Butterfl y – 56.33, 2 erett Klingshim, Carly Slee, Tuesday evening. Th ey beat He moves on to Districts Lynsey Sugg Edgerton 42-24 and Bryan Friday! Meet starts at 3:00 TINORA: SAVE 54-12. Winning two match- p.m. in Bowling Green Emma Bowden, Nicole es on the night were Devine His fi rst event, the 200 Helberg, C.J. Higbea, Abby Weber, Jacob Laguna, Reilly IM, should be around 4:20 Hurley, Ashley Mack, Kaylee Heater, Bobby Kelley, Cory p.m. Marihugh, Martin Stein- Sidle, Chase Carpenter and Varsity Boys Basketball: berger, Elle Willitzer Gavin Saul. Th ey were with- BIG Fairview 78, Antwerp WAYNE TRACE: out 4 wrestlers due to illness 66. Apaches played a great and injury. Th e team is now Jake Dingus, Jake Arend $ 21-9 on the season. Th ey This JANUARY travel to Ayersville on the $ & FEBRUARY 21st for their last regular sea- $ son matches. $$ only! Varsity Girls Basketball: Th e varsity girls beat Edon Tuesday night 55-38. Erin Marshall had 15 points. Ali Hug had 14 points and 56% Lexi Johns added 11 points. Th e Fairview varsity girls won their third straight, OFF second straight in the GMC 55% FULL PAGE ADS Th ursday night by beating Antwerp 37-34. It was a tight OFF physical contest all the way. 1/2 PAGE ADS Ali Hug led the scoring with 14 points. 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GIFT CARDS 18000 Lincoln Hwy E • Monroeville, IN watch the countdown for Ali! $ AVAILABLE!$ 25 Varsity Girls Basketball $ 20 - $10 - 15 - Sectional Game will be at 260-623-35832 Lake High School vs. Ross- ford on Tuesday, February Get your th “SCRIPT” CONTACTADD FULL COLORWest t Bend News 24 at 6:15 p.m. $10 - $15 - $20 - $25 @ the following: $ Varsity Boys Basketball p: 419.258.2000 St. Louis Besancon US TODAY! 75! Sectional Game will be at St. John - New Haven Offer expires Feb. 28,only 2015 e: [email protected] Defi ance High School vs. Delta on Tuesday, March 3rd St. Rose - Monroeville at 6:15 p.m. PAGE 10 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 18, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] LADY ARCHERS FACE WARRIORS VICTORIOUS WAYNE TRACE 7th GRADE GIRLS TOURNAMENT CHAMPS! nd NARROW DEFEAT OVER RAIDERS PAULDING GIRLS ADD 2 WIN

Th e Lady Panthers of Woodlan played South- Stryker, OH entered Archer ern Wells in high school territory on February 10th for boys basketball on February high school girls basketball 12th. Warriors edged passed action. Th is was a low scoring the Raiders for a 56-50 win. game for the duration with no Score by the Quarter: clear winner till the 4th quar- Southern Wells – 14 13 11 ter. Th e Lady Panthers took 12=50 the win home at the buzzer, Woodlan – 13 15 14 38-37. 14=56 Score by the Quarter: Scorers of the Game: Antwerp – 8 12 9 8=37 Southern Wells – Bone- Stryker – 8 14 6 10=38 wit 2, Barcus 4, Horton 2, Scorers of the Game: Coleman 21, Schreiber 3, Antwerp – Williamson 14, Huff man 12, Rousch 4, Nib- Braaten 8, Miesle 1, Recker lick 2 Th e Wayne Trace seventh cord of 12-3. Members of the 5, Longardner 5, Wilson 2, Woodlan – Jones 15, grade girls basketball team squad include (front row, l-r) Short 2 Fancher 2, L Hahn 7, Krahn recently won the Edgerton Miriam Sinn, Taylor Long, Stryker – Uribes 3, Breier 10, A Hahn 2, Gerig 4, Gus- Seventh Grade Tournament Libby Wenzlick, Addie Etzler 6, Graber 6, Haines 12, Doeh- tin 16 with a 28-23 victory over the and Morgan Butler. In the rmann 5, Rupp 6 host Bulldogs. back row (l-r) are Coach Kara JV Score: Stryker 31, Ant- Visit us on the web at Wayne Trace defeated Th omas, Claire Sinn, Kaitlin werp 12 www.westbendnews.net Hicksville 46-15 in the semi- Vest, Maddy Laukhuf and fi nals before winning the title Zoey Wright. DERCK’S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES to fi nish the season with a re- 15193 Rd. 45 WT & ANTWERP WRES- LIONS DOMINATE Antwerp, Ohio 45813 TLING CLUBS COMPETE AT 419-258-2512 TINORA WRESTLING RING 419-506-1902 Saturday, February 14th, By: Jeff Abbott Leo had champions at Audrey Manz looks for an open player in this fi le photo Mulch Colors: WTWC competed at the 1st against Ada. More pictures at westbendnews.net Red, Brown, and Gold; Annual Tinora wrestling 120 and 138 and the Lions NEW COLOR: BLACK tournament. Wayne Trace won the New Haven wres- Th e Lady Panthers trav- 8. Th e points were spread out Black Dirt and Small Gravel. had 18 wrestlers compete, tling sectional, outpacing elled to Lima Perry on well especially for up and Everything is in Bulk all of them placing. Plac- the second place Snider Th ursday, February 12. Th e coming freshman, Cassidy ing 1st: Daniel Clark, Colton Panthers, 206 – 172.5. Th e game between the teams re- Posey. Lions advanced 9 wrestlers ANTWERP WRESTLERS WRAP UP REGULAR SEASON Kimmel, Grayson Sutton, sulted in Paulding winning Th e Lady Panthers fi n- Graiden Troth, Asa Ames, to the regional competition. by 8 points! ished the game with a 7 point Kamren Johnson, Kamryn Woodlan fi nished seventh Th e fi rst quarter had lead and taking their second Sutton, Hunter Long and Jar- and sends 4 to regionals Lima taking the top spot at game of the year and begin- rett Hornish. Placing 2nd: Seth 106 – Richard (L) second 17-12. Th e Lady Panthers ning a winning streak! Meggison. Placing 3rd: Corbin place came back and held the Per- Score by the Quarter: Kimmel, Arin James, Eli 113 – Martin (L) third ry off ense at bay with the Paulding – 12 13 8 22=55 Ames, Derrek Dangler, Avin place only score being a free-throw Lima Perry – 17 1 22 8=48 Johnson, and Gabe Sutton. 120 – Loraine (L) cham- shot. Not lacking points Scorers of the Game: Placing 4th: Koden Martz, and pion Roemer (W) fourth of their own, the Panthers Paulding – Combs 15 (3- Kameron Bevis. place streak with 13 points and the 3’s); Vogel 4; Manz 7; Meg- Th e Antwerp Wrestling 126 – Hoot (W) third half fi nished in Paulding’s gison 6; Reinhart 10 (2-3’s); Club recently competed in place favor at 25-18. McCullough 3 (1-3); Posey 10 the Tinora Biddy Wrestling 132 – Hissong (L) second Th ird quarter began with Perry – Sanks 15; Ed- Valentine Tournament on place; Parisot (W), third Perry hammering the guest monds 10 (2-3’s); Phillips 7; February 14, 2015. Of the 15 place team in a score of 22-8, tak- Fowler 13 (2-3’s); Healey 3; wrestlers competing, 8 of 138 – Eicher (L) champi- ing the lead back. Rebounds: them were able to place in on Th e fourth quarter was Paulding – 29 (Posey 6, the top 2 of their respective 145 – Dager (L) fourth where Paulding leveled the Meggison 6, Vogel 6); Perry weight classes. Placing 2nd place fi eld. Brooke Combs hit 22 for the Archers was Gage 170 – Garton (L) second three 3 point baskets, Re- Turnovers: Clevinger, Ethan Karam, place inhart had two 3-pointers, Paulding – 24; Perry 13 Dayne Sholl, Skyler Octavia- 182 – Grinager (L) third and Skyler McCullough hit Records: no, and Aidan McAlexander. place one 3-pointer in the game. Paulding 2-18 Justice Clark of Antwerp falls to Paulding’s Aaron Mock at Placing 1st, and going unde- 195 – Storms (L) third Fourth quarter play com- Paulding won the JV the Paulding Co. Wrestling meet at PHS. More pictures at feated on the day, were Eli place pletely reversed itself and match 28-21. westbendnews.net Reinhart, Kaden Phares, and 220 – Barbarena (W) sec- Paulding scored 22 and Lima Tyler Bauer. Be sure to catch ond place Both the junior high Alexander captured six in- the biddy wrestlers when they and high school wrestlers dividual tournament titles. take on Wayne Trace in the st PAULDING LOSES wrapped up their regular He claimed 1 at the Wayne Annual Kosch Crash Classic - Trailer and Sprayer Sales season schedules on Th urs- Trace Invitational, Bryan on February 22, 2015 at An- IN SLIM DEFEAT TO - Hitch Installation day, February 12, 2015 at Invitational, Antwerp Invi- twerp. - Trailer and Sprayer Repair the annual Paulding County tational, Pilot Invitational, CRESTVIEW - Pump Repair Tri Match. Th is year’s edi- Wauseon Invitational, and - Trailer Rentals tion was held at Paulding the GMC Tournament. Both WOODLAN SHOW CHOIR On January 30th, Pauld- BOOSTER CLUB TO HOST High School. Although the of these young men have ing and Crestview boys met Located at: 4816 N. State Road 101 FISH FRY up on the Panthers’ court Archers did not win this had outstanding junior high Woodburn, In 46797 year’s team title, they had careers and we wish them for high school basketball. some outstanding individ- the best as they prepare for Th e Woodlan Warrior Panthers trailed the Knights (260) 632-4815 Ambition Booster Club is for the duration of the game. Mon-Fri: 8a-5:30p (Closed 12-1) ual performances yet again. the state tournament and www.bridgetrailers.com Sat: 8am-12pm Sun: Closed 8th grader Tyler Bauer was their high school careers hosting a Fish and Chicken In the second half, the Pan- 2-0 on the day with 2 pins coming next season. Tender Fry on Friday Feb- thers rallied to gain some at 104 pounds. Bauer ends On the high school side, ruary 27th from 4:30-8:00 points, but it just wasn’t th p.m. Th e meal will include his 8 grade season with a all 4 of Antwerp’s high enough to snag the win. ANTWERP INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. cumulative record of 22-2 school wrestlers were put to sides, dessert and a drink. Crestview chalked up the 312 S. Main St. • Antwerp, Ohio 45813 with 18 wins coming by pin. the test against both Wayne Th e Show Choir will be per- win for the night, 57-48. He also won individual ti- Trace and Paulding. Soph- forming various pieces from Score by the Quarter: tles this season at the Bryan omore Logan Shaner was their “GLITCH ” competition Paulding – 8 9 15 16=48 Invitational, Antwerp Invi- 1-1 on the day with 1 pin at show every 20 minutes. Crestview – 14 10 17 tational, Pilot Invitational, 138 pounds. Justice Clark Th is event will benefi t 16=57 and the GMC Tournament. had a very tough day as he the Warrior Ambition Show Scorers of the Game: Tyler also made history in faced 2 returning district Choir in helping them reach Paulding – Edwards 8, Home • Auto • Business • Farm his junior high career by qualifi ers, dropping both of their goal for the 2015 com- Crawford 3, Heilshorn 3, becoming Antwerp’s First those matches. However, 2 petition season. Warrior Gonzales 10, Arellano 23, Life • Health • Retirement ever 2-time GMC champi- of Antwerp’s seniors were Ambition will compete in Sitton 1 on. Also going 2-0 on the able to close out their fi nal several competitions across Crestview – Zaleski 7, Crop Insurance day was 8th grader Aidan regular season dual meet Allen, DeKalb and Hunting- Lautzenheiser 28, Owens 7, McAlexander. Not only was on a very high note. Seniors ton Counties with over 30 Meff erd 5, Rickard 8, Lippi 2 Aidan undefeated on the Jarett Bute (220 pounds) and dedicated performers. Stats: See us for all your day, but he was also unde- Jordan Laker (285 pounds) Th e Woodlan Warrior Rebounds – Paulding 25, insurance needs feated for the entire year! His were both undefeated on Basketball team will host Crestview 23 season record this year was Th ursday by registering re- Antwerp that evening. Th e Turnovers – Paulding 6, 24-0 with 17 wins coming cords of 2-0 and 1 pin each. Junior Varsity game is at 6:00 Crestview 8 Quality Service by pin. Th is marks the 1st Let’s hope these success- p.m. followed by the Varsity FG% – Paulding 18-42 time any Antwerp wrestler ful regular seasons will pro- game at 7:30 p.m. in the main 43%; Crestview 14-32 44% has gone undefeated for an pel all Archer wrestlers to Gym. JV Score: Paulding 43, entire season. On his way to greatness as they prepare for If you have any question Crestview 31 419-258-5511 an undefeated season, Mc- Sectionals. please contact Andy Clark at [email protected] 260-402-0654. PAGE 11 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 18, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] “FROM THE VANTAGE POINT:” SOPHOMORE for college entrance are met. Q: Can I receive college CHILI COOK-OFF FUN IN PAULDING DAY & OPEN HOUSE HELD credits through my high school class at Vantage? A: YES! Almost all of the Vantage programs have ar- ticulation agreements with local colleges which pro- vide some college credit for Vantage coursework. A dual enrollment opportunity is off ered through Northwest State Community College also. Q: Can I participate in home school sports and ac- tivities? A: YES! Students are en- Antwerp sophomores Kimberly Smith and Lexie Bennett work couraged to stay involved in on a graphics project in the Vantage Interactive Media lab. extracurricular activities at their home school, such as sports, drama, etc. Vantage has very active student or- ganizations – BPA (Business Professionals of America), Peggy Emerson - Chamber President; Ed Bohn - Emergency Management; Marsha Yeutter FFA, FCCLA (Family, Career - Senior Center Director; Jerry Zielke - Economic Development Director, all providing an and Community Leaders of impressive array of chili! America), and SkillsUSA, along with the Rotary Inter- Th e Chili Cook-off took the chili cook off with the By the time of the draw- act Club and Student Am- place Th ursday, February 12 most donations received un- ings, Carmen St. John had bassadors. at the Kiwanis building in til Ed Bohn took his 50/50 already left , but she still won Q: What is the tuition to Paulding. Th is chili event was winnings and fi lled his own the Door Prize. attend Vantage? inside while cold outside. It donation jar for his sampling. All of the donations will A: Vantage Career Center was sponsored by the Pauld- Everyone was having a great go toward the Herb Monroe is a public high school, open ing Chamber and the Senior time and a proper night for Community Park. to 11th and 12th graders in the Center. Marsha Yeutter won the soup served. participating school districts. Th ere is NO tuition to attend WT BOARD OF EDUCATION tion of Kay Head as a teacher, eff ective at ANDRE EMMETT NAMED TO Vantage. Each program has a the end of the 2014-2015 school year, and MEETING MINUTES 2/9/15 to thank her for thirty-fi ve years of ser- THE D-LEAGUE ALL-STAR fee, which covers the cost of vice to the district; tools, supplies, equipment, Th e Wayne Trace Local School Dis- B. to accept the resignation of Susie TEAM and one full uniform. trict Board of Education met in regular Johnson as boys’ ticket manager, eff ective Grant Gillett, a Vantage Industrial Mechanics senior, watch- session on February 9, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the end of the 2014-2015 winter sports Q: When are applications season; Th e Fort Wayne Mad es closely as Wayne Trace sophomore Levi Priest operates the in the Wayne Trace High School Lecture due at Vantage? Room. C. upon the recommendation of the Ants announced that Andre lathe during Visit Day. Th e following members were pres- Superintendent and WTGH Principal, A: Sophomore and junior ent: Mr. Pat Baumle, Mr. Duane Sinn, Mr. to approve the voluntary transfer of Tina Emmett has been named to students who are considering Perry Sinn, Mr. Dick Swary; Absent: Mrs. Mead to a position of WTGH second the NBA D-League All-Star On Friday, February 6, ulus 3D Rift Virtual Reality, Lisa McClure grade teacher to commence with the start Team. Vantage hosted over 700 Motion Capture, and Google attending Vantage should be Th e Pledge of Allegiance was led by of the 2015-2016 school year; aware that the priority ap- President, Dick Swary. Roll Call was tak- D. upon the recommendation of the Emmett recently re- sophomores for “Sophomore Glass, while those visiting en by Treasurer, Lori Davis. Superintendent, to approve stipends for ceived Player of the Month Visitation Day”. Each sopho- Interactive Media got to ex- plication deadline is March Correspondence, Recognition of Ann Olwin and Annette Baumle as work- 11, 2015. Interested students Guests, Hearing of the Public* er’s compensation safety coordinators; honors for January where more had the opportunity to perience the new 3-D printer. *Th irty minutes of public participa- E. upon recommendation of the Su- he helped lead the Mad Ants investigate and explore two Community members may complete and submit tion will be permitted. Each person ad- perintendent and Director of Curricu- an online application form. dressing the Board will give their name lum and Instruction, to adopt English/ to a 10-2 January campaign diff erent career technical and alumni also came out and address. If several people wish to language arts textbooks and supplemen- including an 8 game win- programs of interest to them. in force to celebrate Career Enter this address http://ti- speak, each person will be allotted 3 min- tal materials from Pearson for use in nyurl.com/lec2nqa to access utes until the total of 30 minutes is used. grades 7-12 in ELA courses; ning streak, 2-0 run at the During each one-hour visit, Technical Education Month During that period no person may speak F. to authorize the superintendent to D-League Showcase, Player there were hands-on activ- on Monday night at the an- the application form. Stu- twice until all who desire to speak have contract services with Cincinnati Floor dents may continue to enroll the opportunity to do so. Company for the purpose of updating the of the Week for the week of ities, demonstrations and nual Vantage Open House. *All statements should be directed gym fl oor, wooden bleachers, and stage in January 12-19 and was also presentations prepared espe- Many sophomores who are throughout the spring and to the presiding offi cer; no person may the JH gymnasium, at a cost not to exceed summer however, fi rst choice address or question Board members in- $75,000; a member of the All Show- cially for the sophomores. considering attending Van- dividually. G. to commend fi fth grade students case Honorable Mention Vantage Cosmetology tage for their junior and se- programs may already be GUESTS: Faith Meraz (WTGH) and Cameron fi lled. Ms. Sharon Spinner, Mr. Randy Stoller (WTPE) for winning this year’s team. Currently for the sea- students prepared a style nior years brought their par- Wenninger, and Mr. Jay Schmidt rep- elementary school spelling bees. Both son, Emmett is averaging show for the 10th graders, ents to the evening event. Vantage Career Center of- resenting the Wayne Trace Performing students will represent Wayne Trace in fers 16 diff erent high school Arts, and Mr. Tim McDonough repre- the Paulding County Spelling Bee; to 21.5 ppg on 52.5% shooting while those visiting Welding Below are a few frequent- senting the Crescent News. approve the resignation of Mallory Dia- along with 4.9 rebounds per and Auto Body got a chance ly asked questions – and an- career technical programs REPORT OF THE TREASURER: mond as 8th grade girls’ basketball coach; to choose from. If you have Treasurer, Lori Davis reported that H. to approve the resignation of Mal- game. to try out the new virtual swers - about coming to high the audit review is completed and the lory Diamond as 8th grade girls’ basket- welder and virtual painter. school at Vantage. any questions, please talk to auditor’s offi ce is ready to meet with the ball coach; your home school counselor board to discuss the draft audit. Th e au- I. upon the recommendation of ATLANTA HAWKS RECALL Students visiting Carpentry Q: Can I go to college aft er ditors would like to meet with the board the Superintendent, JH/HS Principal, went out to the building site Vantage? or call Student Services at on February 26, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. It was and Athletic Director, to approve Terry MIKE MUSCALA FROM Vantage at 419-238-5411 or agreed the date would work with those Campbell as the head JH track & fi eld to inspect the progress being A: About 41% of Vantage board members present. If the date works coach for the 2014-2015 school year; FORT WAYNE MAD ANTS made on this year’s house graduates continue their ed- 1-800-686-3944 ext. 2032. for Mrs. McClure a special board meeting J. to commend Coach George Cle- You can always check out the will be called. mens and varsity wrestling team for project. In Auto Technology, ucation immediately aft er CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: capturing the school’s fi rst-ever Green Th e Atlanta Hawks have students learned how to use high school graduation at a Vantage website vantageca- One resolution passed by the Board Meadows Conference championship. recalled forward/center reercenter.com, like us on to approve the following consent agenda Congratulations also go out to individ- the tire balancer and the rim two or four year college. Stu- items: ual champions Max Rassman, George Mike Muscala from the Fort clamp. Sophomores in Net- dents are urged to check with Facebook, and follow us on Motion by: Mr. Pat Baumle; Second- Clemens, Rugar Goeltzenleuchter, Zaine Wayne Mad Ants of the Twitter @vccstudents. ed by: Mr. Perry Sinn Cotterman, Tyler Showalter, and Jacob work Systems got to use some their guidance counselor to A. to approve the minutes of the Jan- Dingus. NBA Development League, of the latest technology – Oc- be sure that all requirements uary 12, 2015 Board Meeting; K. To commend Coach Mallory Di- it was announced by Head LADY RAMS BUCK PAN- B. to accept a donation from Fred amond and the 8th grade girls basketball and Marcia Pond and the Pond Seed team for capturing the GMC title. Coach Mike Budenholzer. THERS Company to be used for the purchase of *Before we pass the consent resolu- In the 100-95 Mad Ants EICHER’S WOODWORKING SHOP, LLC various classroom supplies and technol- tion, are there any items you would like ogy equipment along with the Monsanto to move from the consent agenda to the win at Iowa, Muscala start- 22319 Ward Rd., Woodburn, IN 46797 • 260-632-1065 th On Tuesday, January 27 , Grant; discussion agenda for further discussion and/or for separate voting purposes? ed and fi nished with 12 Now Refacing Old Cabinetry. C. to authorize the treasurer to enter the Paulding Lady Panthers into a contract with Strategic Manage- Roll call vote: Mr. Duane Sinn, Mr. points, eight rebounds, Get that New Look you’ve been fell hard to the Tinora Lady ment Solutions for E-rate services. Perry Sinn, Mr. Pat Baumle, and Mr. Dick three assists, two blocks and dreaming of in your kitchen D. to accept a donation of $3,000.00 Swary, aye. Nay, none. Motion passed. Rams in girls high school bas- from Grover Hill PTO to be used for 7:57 p.m. Executive Session. one steal in 33 minutes (6-12 Motion by: Mr. Perry Sinn. Seconded Granite & Formica & ketball. Tinora came out of various classroom and technology equip- FGs). In fi ve contests with ment. by: Mr. Pat Baumle Solid Surface Countertops the gate with a mighty force *Before we pass the consent resolu- “Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Fort Wayne this season (4-1 And Much More and dominated the court all tion, are there any items you would like Section 121.22(G)(1), a motion to adjourn record), he is putting up 14.4 to move from the consent agenda to the to executive session for the purpose of 3600 Square Ft. Store & Display four quarters. Final score: discussion agenda for further discussion considering the employment of an em- points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.6 as- Paulding 30, Tinora 85. and/or for separate voting purposes? ployee of the School District.” sists and 1.2 blocks in 29.8 Furniture Store Hours: Roll call vote: Mr. Pat Baumle, Mr. Roll call vote: Mr. Perry Sinn, Mr. Pat M-F 8-4:30; Sat 8-2:30; Closed Sun Score by the Quarter: Perry Sinn, Mr. Duane Sinn, and Mr. Baumle, Mr. Duane Sinn, and Mr. Dick minutes (.509 FG%, .857 Paulding – 7 13 5 5=30 Dick Swary, aye. Nay, none. Motion Swary, aye. Nay, none. FT%). passed. Board in executive session. Tinora – 29 27 22 7=85 VANTAGE R EPORT: 9:10 p.m. Regular session called back Muscala has appeared in Scorers of the Game: Mr. Pat Baumle reported that Laura to order. 17 games (one start) with Rick Harris Peters has been hired as the new Trea- Adjournment: Motion by: Mr. Pat Paulding – Combs 3 (1- Baumle. Seconded by: Mr. Perry Sinn to the Hawks this season, aver- Certifi ed Water Treatment Specialist surer at Vantage. She comes to Vantage 3), Vogel 8, Arend 6 (1-3), with exceptional credentials and will be adjourn the meeting. All in favor. Meet- aging 3.9 points and 2.1 re- Certifi ed Installer a good fi t for the District. ing adjourned. Meggison 1, Reinhart 2, Mc- Th e next Board meeting will be held bounds in 8.2 minutes (.549 Water Softening • Bottled Water REPORT OF THE BUILDING Cullough 2, Posey 8 PRINCIPALS: March 9, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Wayne Trace High School Lecture Hall. FG%, .909 FT%). Commercial • Drinking Water Tinora – Bowden 8 (2-3’s), Th e building principals were not in Salt Delivery • Industrual attendance because of the County Spell- Helberg 5 (1-3), Harris 2, Zip- ing Bee. 3425 Centennial Dr. fel 4, Gentit 4, Pedroza 9 (1-3), COMMITTEE REPORTS: Fort Wayne: (260) 484-8668 Mr. Perry Sinn reported that trans- Norden 12 (2-3’s), Wagner 4, portation is going well. 215 E. Main St. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: KLOPFENSTEIN REPAIR Van Wert: (419) 238-3550 Hornish 1, Hurley 6, Mari- Superintendent, Steve Arnold re- hugh 8, Mack 22 ported on the following: AUTO•TRUCK•FARM•INDUSTRIAL Cell: (419) 380-7379 A. Curriculum [email protected] Rebounds: B. Personnel Major & Minor Repairs • Complete Vehicle Maintenance Like us online at Facebook.com/ Paulding 27 (Vogel 10); C. Buildings and Grounds D. Events AC Service & Repair Culligan.Is.Water Tinora 38 (Mack 11) E. Operations Diesel Service • Complete Engine Rebuilding Turnovers: CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: One resolution passed by the Board DOT Inspections • ASE Certified Staff Paulding 27, Tinora 11 to approve the following consent agenda Records: items: Tim Klopfenstein 19718 Notestine Road Paulding 0-15, Tinora 8-7 Motion by: Mr. Duane Sinn. Second- ed by: Mr. Perry Sinn 657-5700 shop Woodburn, IN 46797 WQA.com JV: Tinora won A. to accept the retirement resigna- Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 18, 2015 MEALS READY TO EAT GETS MIXED REVIEWS 2/20 – Assorted cereals, juice/fruit, milk 2/23 – Warm whole grain cinnamon roll, fruit/juice, milk ASK ME ...Miss C! 2/24 – Mini pancakes, fruit/juice, milk Oakwood Elementary Lunch: 2/18 – Breaded mozzarella Dear Miss C, on each other to vent stress person of the opposite sex sticks, marinara sauce, green My wife of fi ve years is or emotional turmoil and to separate from your job. Ro- beans, fruit, milk jealous of my “work wife.” I share in the joys of success. mantic relationships come 2/19 – Shredded chicken have tried to tell her we are Although these relationships out of recreational activities on whole grain bun, broccoli, just friends, but every time are not intimate, there IS an and intimate conversations. carrot stix, fruit, milk we go out aft er work to get intimacy and a very thin line • Don’t drink with 2/20 – Whole grain cheese a drink (that sounds worse that when crossed can lead your work spouse. When Pictured here are the New Haven High School Hall of Fame pizza, romaine mix salad, than it is, we just vent about to infi delity. How do aff airs you drink, boundaries get recipients (l-r): Kay Yoder, Ed Steger, and Zach Dommer. bean salad, fruit, milk work), she texts me con- usually start? Th ey start blurred. Photo by Jintida Chanthavong 2/23 – Chicken fajita, ro- stantly. Th en is mad at me through friendships. And • Introduce your real when I get home, even if it’s the amount of time, shared spouse to your offi ce spouse, Th e Antwerp VFW Post tary to heat meals in the fi eld. maine lettuce, corn, fruit, milk not too late. I don’t get it. intimacy, and an outsider so it isn’t exclusive. #5087 extended their gener- Students prepared 27 diff er- —Work Husband feeling could lead your wife • Avoid constantly osity to Mr. Tempel’s science ent meals and had diff ering 2/24 – Corn dog, baked beans, celery stix, fruit, milk Dear Work Husband, to feelings of jealousy. talking about your offi ce class at Antwerp Middle opinions about which meals I am not quite sure what So, you can decide if the spouse at home. Don’t over- School in acquiring some tasted the best. However, the the question is here, but I work relationship is worth it. do it. MREs (Meals Ready to Eat). gratitude owed to our veter- ANTWERP LOCAL SCHOOL am going to address this as If it is, consider some rules • Keep the lines of com- Th e class explored how chem- ans for their service to our LUNCH MENU 2/18 – 2/24 though you want her jealou- so you can avoid crossing munication open between ical heat is used by the mili- country was unanimous! sy explained to you. that thin line from friend- other co-workers and your 2/18 – Fish on bun, carrots Th e ‘work spouse’ begins ship to aff air: real-life spouse so that your w/dip, pears, milk; PLUS: Sal- as a plutonic relationship be- • A healthy work spouse work spouse relationship is 4-H GROUP MEET AT CECIL whipped potatoes & gravy, ad bar tween two people who work situation is between people not interpreted as a clique, FIREHOUSE bread, celery w/PB cup OR 2/19 – Tex mex chili, baked closely together. It is a com- who would never let their or exclusive. Pretzel cheese cup, marinara fries, pears, milk; PLUS: Salad mon term on the rise as the friendship venture in to an Blessings, sauce, fresh vegetables, fruit, bar number of hours we work inappropriate space, and un- —Miss C milk 2/20 – Cheese pizza, cole- continues to increase. Th e derstand that fi ne line. *Miss C is waiting to 2/20 – Spicy chicken tor- slaw, applesauce, milk; PLUS: relationship in a way mirrors • Be upfront and hon- hear from YOU! Email tilla wrap w/lettuce & cheese, Salad bar marriage. It starts out due to est about the closeness and [email protected], salsa, oven potatoes OR Salad 2/23 – Chicken strips, proximity, but develops be- bond of your real-life rela- Facebook, or send your mail bar w/meat, vegetables & sal- corn, pineapple, milk; PLUS: cause of common challenges tionship. to West Bend News!* ads, garlic breadstick, fruit, Salad bar in the workplace. You rely • Don’t be alone with a milk 2/24 – Chicken fajita, Th e Doe-C-Doe 4-H club 2/23 – Italian dunkers, sweet potato fries, orange had their February meeting at green beans, marinara sauce smiles, milk: PLUS: Salad bar “Like myself, he’s just points and seven rebounds. ADJECTIVE SECRET OB- the Cecil fi rehouse on Sunday OR Salad bar w/meat, vege- hungry to get back,” Wilkins, Los Angeles’ Jabari Brown JECTS the 15, 2015. Aft er the 4-H tables & salads, garlic bread- WELL-TRAVELED VET the Iowa Energy’s locker scored 17 points, while Elliot meeting, the club members stick, fruit, milk ANDRE EMMETT WINS ALL- room leader, said of Emmett. Williams (Santa Cruz) fi n- “Once you’ve tasted it like we ished with 16 in defeat. cleaned the Cecil fi rehouse as 2/24 – Chicken chunk sal- STAR GAME MVP one of their community ser- ad, tomatoes, assorted dress- have, you’re just dying to get With 28 points each, vice projects. ings, pretzel breadstick OR back and you’ll do anything Emmett and Miller tied the Andre Emmett did not to make that happen.” Pictured from left to Assorted entree items, pickle fourth-highest total in NBA expect his basketball career Emmett has made that right are (front row) Luke slices, oven fried potatoes, D-League All-Star Game to turn into a world tour. much clear while school- McDorman, Eric Th ornell, fruit, milk history. Th e stops along the way have ing a league of young NBA Emma Zielke, Aleyah Cline, Paulding Elementary Jarrel Eddie (Austin) become diffi cult for even the hopefuls with an old-school Hannah Moliter, Izzy Mey- Breakfast: tipped off the day by win- 32-year-old to track. game, posting up wings on er, Brooke Moliter, Ilse Zi- 2/18 – Muffi n, string ning the Boost Mobile NBA Texas Tech-Mem- the block and slashing into jlstra, Alex Zijlstra; (second cheese, fruit/juice, milk D-League All-Star Th ree- phis-Austin-Lithua- the paint. Like clock work, row) Katie Oberlin, Jaylyn 2/19 – Muffi n, string Point Contest. Eddie defeat- nia-Los Angeles-Bel- he did the same on Sunday to McCloud, Dustin McCloud, cheese, fruit/juice, milk ed Curry by amassing 25 gium-France-Vene- rally the Eastern Conference Noah Cline, Heather Oberlin, 2/20 – Assorted cereal or points in the fi nal round of zuela-China-Puerto Futures team to a 129-94 Courtney Kupersmith, Mary Cereal bar, goldfi sh graham, the competition. Rico-Lebanon-Mexico and rout of the Western Confer- Kupersmith (advisor); (third fruit/juice, milk Jarvis Th reatt (Rio back again. ence Prospects. row) Ray Kupersmith, Gabe 2/23 – Yogurt, goldfi sh Grande Valley) won the 11 years, 9 countries, 18 As for his own future, the Oberlin (advisor), Eli Moliter, graham, fruit/juice, milk Boost Mobile NBA D-League teams. man of 18 teams laid out four Emily Derek, Jared Sukup, 2/24 – Pancakes, fruit/ All-Star Slam Dunk Com- Miss Miller’s fi rst grade “I’ve got a lot of stamps on goals for the second half of petition during the game’s Josh Sukup, Jacob Sukup. juice, milk my passport,” Emmett said. class at Payne Elementary Paulding Elementary his 12th pro season. halft ime break. Th reatt de- is learning about adjectives. But he was here, at the “Continue to get better. feated Th anasis Antetokoun- PEVS BREAKFAST & LUNCH Lunch: Barclays Center on All-Star Students used adjectives to Lead my team. Be patient,” mpo (Westchester) in the fi - describe a secret object that MENUS 2/18 – 2/24 2/18 – Cheesy bread w/ Weekend in New York City, marinara or cheese, lasagna he said. “And get that call.” nal round with a combined they brought in from home. because of 73 minutes — the score of 95 points. w/marinara, green beans, amount of action he’s seen in JH/HS Breakfast: FUTURES DEFEAT PROS- fruit, milk the NBA. mark. Andre Emmett led 2/18 – Ham, egg & cheese PECTS IN 2015 NBA SHARP OFFENSE FUELS muffi n, juice/fruit, milk 2/19 – BBQ pulled pork on On Sunday aft ernoon, the the fi rst half with 15 points, 2/19 – Coff ee cake, juice/ whole grain bun, tator tots, NBA Development League’s D-LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME MAD ANTS OVER BAY- while Gary Talton had 10 fruit, milk peas, fruit, milk elder statesman outplayed PRESENTED BY KUMHO HAWKS points with 8 assists. Sheehey 2/20 – Sausage gravy w/ 2/20 – Pizza, romaine everyone on the court, scor- TIRE recorded 9 fi rst half points biscuits, juice/fruit, milk blend, broccoli, sherbet, fruit, ing 28 points to win the All- Th e Mad Ants, sponsored with 4 rebounds. 2/23 – Breakfast pizza, milk Star Game MVP award. But, Th e Eastern Conference by Lutheran Health Net- Th e second half would sausage, bacon & egg, juice/ 2/23 – Hamburger on along with the work he’s put Futures defeated the West- work, came out victorious, continue to shift in Fort fruit, milk whole grain bun, carrots, cel- in for the Fort Wayne Mad ern Conference Prospects 103-91 over the Erie Bay- Wayne’s favor. In front of a 2/24 – French toast, sau- ery, fruit, milk Ants as the league’s fi ft h 129-94 on 2/15/15 at Barclays Hawks in front of a packed home crowd of 5,144 strong, sage links, juice/fruit, milk 2/24 – Chicken fajita wrap, leading scorer (21.3 PPG), Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., in house at the Allen Co. War the Mad Ants continued to JH/HS Lunch: crackers, refried beans, ro- will it be enough to return to the ninth NBA Development Memorial Coliseum. dominate the off ensive side 2/18 – Idaho nachos w/po- maine blend w/cheese, salsa the peak of pro basketball? League All-Star Game pre- Th e Mad Ants opened of the ball, never surrender- tatoes, meat & cheese, bread- & sour cream, fruit, milk “I don’t know, man. You sented by Kumho Tire. Th e the game showcasing a new ing a lead in the second half stick OR Quesadilla, refried Oakwood Elementary never know,” said Emmett, game featured 20 of the NBA starting line with Simmons of play resulting in a 103-91 beans, Toppings: Salsa, ba- Breakfast: who has appeared in eight D-League’s top prospects out due to an injury and victory for the home team. nana peppers & sour cream, 2/18 – Breakfast pizza, games with the Grizzlies competing on basketball’s newly acquired Mad Ant, Emmett would lead all scor- fruit, milk fruit/juice, milk during his rookie season biggest stage. Will Sheehey fi lling in for his ers with 24 points and 6 re- 2/19 – Salisbury steak, 2/19 – Sausage gravy, bis- (2004-05), six with the Nets Fort Wayne Mad Ants starting role. With a quick bounds. Talton recorded 17 cuit, juice/fruit, milk in 2011-12 and 148 in the forward Andre Emmett start to the game and sharp points with 16 assists and CJ NBA’s minor league. “I’m (Futures) took home MVP shooting from the home Fair registered 16 points and Get the best - I stump the rest Tree Trimming CALL PAUL team, the Mad Ants were Tree Removal just being patient, keep honors with a team-high 28 6 rebounds in the win. 260-337-5472 able to steer the fi rst 24 min- Dead Limb Removal grinding, and just hoping points to go with three re- For the BayHawks, Seth GRAVES (or) and praying something good bounds and two assists. Th e utes of play in their favor as Storm Damage 260-341-7255 Curry led with 20 points and TREE EXPERT Clean-Up comes out of it.” Futures’ balanced attack saw they found themselves with John Bohannon recorded 13 20 years experience Stump Removal Free Estimates Damien Wilkins, the Chris Babb (Maine), Seth a 58-50 lead at the half way points with 14 rebounds. league’s oldest player, can Curry (Erie), Willie Reed relate. (Grand Rapids) and Damien At 35, he’s worn six diff er- Wilkins (Iowa) fi nish with Meyer ent NBA uniforms since en- 13 points apiece, while Tim tering the pros the same year Frazier (Maine) dished out a Excavating as Emmett, and ranks right game-high 10 assists. behind his fellow vet among Th e Futures used a 39- the scoring leaders (20.8 10 run in the second half 17197 Road 45 • Antwerp, Ohio 45813 PPG). Th ey’ve seen more in to stretch their lead to 37 102 N. Main Street, (419) 542-8450 their careers than the rest of points, the largest margin Payne, OH 45880 cell: (419) 506-0002 the All-Stars combined — in NBA D-League All-Star though 10 other players on Game history. Stone & Dirt Hauling • Backhoe & Dozer work • the rosters have reached the Quincy Miller (Reno) led Snow Removal • Demolition NBA in their young careers. all Prospects scorers with 28 PAGE 13 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 18, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] • Vtechgraphics LLC, The West Bend News Answers on SHERIFF’S SALE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF Dayton Page 15 REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE A digital photography General Code, Section 11681 General Code, Section 11681 General Code, Section 11681 company off ering photo- Sudoku Puzzle Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Revised Code, Section 2329.26 journalism, digital pres- THE STATE OF OHIO, THE STATE OF OHIO, THE STATE OF OHIO, ervation services and data PAULDING COUNTY: PAULDING COUNTY: PAULDING COUNTY: recovery that combines pho- U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, THE HUNTINGTON NATTIONAL 7 2 86 TALMAR BANK AND TRUST AS TRUSTEE FOR ADJUSTABLE BANK, Plaintiff, tography and computers to SUCCESSOR RATE MORTGAGE TRUST 2005-5, vs. serve their clients. BY MERGER TO FIRST PLACE BANK ADJUSTABLE RATE MORTGAGE • Modular Assembly In- 4 1 BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFI- JOANNE S. FINFROCK aka JO ANN S SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CATES, SERIES 2005-5, FINFROCK aka JOANNE SUE LADD, novations, Dublin HICKSVILLE Plaintiff, ET AL., Defendants, A leader in the manu- 5 32 BUILDING LOAN AND SAVINGS vs. Case No. CI 14 191. facturing and automotive DANIEL T. ZIERTEN, INDIVIDUALLY BANK, Plaintiff, AND AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the industry, this $1.2 billion vs. OF RICHARD K. ZIERTEN, ET AL., above entitled action, I will offer for sale corporation headquartered 3 2 6 7 BOBBY DEWAYNE MELTON AKA Defendants, at public auction, at the East door of the Courthouse in the Village of Paulding, in Ohio has manufactur- BOBBY D. MELTON, ET AL., Case No. CI 14 130. in the above named County, on Thurs- ing facilities in three states Defendants, Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the day, the 5th day of March, 2015 at 10:20 – Ohio, Indiana, and Ala- Case No. CI 14 125. above entitled action, I will offer for sale o’clock A.M., the real estate located at: Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above bama. at public auction, at the East door of the 509 East Walnut Street, 1 5 entitled action, I will offer for sale at public • Perez & Morris LLC, Courthouse in the Village of Paulding, Oakwood, Ohio 45873 auction, at the East door of the Courthouse in the above named County, on Thurs- Columbus in the Village of Paulding, in the above Parcel Number: 10-08S-019-00 day, the 5th day of March, 2015 at 10:25 A full legal description of this property A business law fi rm head- 7 named County, on Thursday, the 5th day of o’clock A.M., the real estate located at: March, 2015 at 10:30 o’clock A.M., the real is on record at the Paulding County Engi- quartered in central Ohio, estate located at: 4560 Road 52, neer’s Offi ce located in the basement of with offi ces in New York as 19621 County Road 1038, Payne, Ohio 45880 the Courthouse. 1 8 93 Said premises appraised at Thirty- well, that provides a wide Oakwood, Ohio 45873 Parcel Number: 03-15S-011-00 range of legal services to A full legal description of this prop- three Thousand and No/100 ($33,000.00) Parcel Number: 01-03E-032-00 Dollars and cannot be sold for less than erty is on record at the Paulding County meet the various needs of 8 37 A full legal description of this property two-thirds of that amount. their clients. is on record at the Paulding County Engi- Engineer’s Offi ce located in the base- The appraisal of this property was neer’s Offi ce located in the basement of ment of the Courthouse. completed without an interior inspection. • Miles-McClellan Con- LADY PANTHERS PILLAGE LADY PILOTS HAMMER the Courthouse. Said premises appraised at Fifty-one Neither the Sheriff’s Offi ce nor the ap- struction Co., Inc., Colum- PIRATES FOR 1st WIN! RAIDERS Said premises appraised at Eighty-sev- Thousand and No/100 ($51,000.00) praisers are responsible for the condition bus of the property at the time the purchaser en Thousand and No/100 ($87,000.00) Dollars and cannot be sold for less than Since 1978, this compa- th takes possession. In a low scoring fi rst half, On January 29 , the Dollars and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. ny has maintained a focus two-thirds of that amount. The appraisal of this property was Purchasers are advised they have no Paulding and Continental Wayne Trace Lady Raid- legal right to access this property until The appraisal of this property was on competing locally for were sizing each other up. ers played a stiff match up completed without an interior inspec- the Sheriff’s Deed has been fi led with the completed without an interior inspection. healthcare, industrial and tion. Neither the Sheriff’s Offi ce nor Paulding County Recorder’s Offi ce. Opening the second half, against the Ayersville Lady Neither the Sheriff’s Offi ce nor the ap- the appraisers are responsible for the educational construction praisers are responsible for the condition TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down the Panthers put it in hyper Pilots. Wayne Trace led the condition of the property at the time the on day of the sale with the balance to be projects, as well as helping drive and gained a 4 point fi rst quarter, but the Pilots of the property at the time the purchaser purchaser takes possession. takes possession. paid before the deed is issued. to support the communi- lead over the Pirates going steadily gained momentum Purchasers are advised they have no Sheriff Jason K. Landers Purchasers are advised they have no ties that have contributed to into the fi nal quarter, 24-20. with each quarter, garner- legal right to access this property until Paulding County, Ohio their success. legal right to access this property until the Sheriff’s Deed has been fi led with www.pauldingohsheriff.com Paulding ended the game ing them the win for the the Sheriff’s Deed has been fi led with the the Paulding County Recorder’s Offi ce. Peter L. Mehler, Attorney for Plaintiff • American Flooring In- with that same 4 point lead evening, 53-43. Paulding County Recorder’s Offi ce. stallers LLC dba AFI Con- TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down at 39-34. Score by the Quarter: TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down WBESC FEBRUARY BOARD tractors, Toledo on day of the sale with the balance to be on day of the sale with the balance to be Score by the Quarter: Wayne Trace – 13 11 11 paid before the deed is issued. paid before the deed is issued. MEETING DATE SET Getting its start in 2005 Paulding – 4 6 14 15=39 8=43 Sheriff Jason K. Landers Sheriff Jason K. Landers and growing more than 500 Continental – 9 7 4 14=34 Ayersville – 8 14 14 17=53 Paulding County, Ohio Paulding County, Ohio Th e Western Buckeye percent over the last fi ve Scorers of the Game: Scorers of the Game: www.pauldingohsheriff.com www.pauldingohsheriff.com Educational Service Center years, this business focus- Paulding – Riley 1, Wayne Trace – Mohr 17, James L. Sassano, Attorney for Plaintiff Matthew I. McKelvey, Attorney for Plaintiff regular February govern- es on exceeding customers’ Combs 9 (1-3), Vogel 7, Manz Temple 13, Mead 6, Myers 7 ing board meeting is set for expectations when it comes 3, Meggison 3, Reinhart 6, Ayersville – Bailey 2, PAULDING COUNTY COM- TY FLOOD PLAIN VARIANCE to providing construction BOARD: Wednesday, February 25, McCullough 3, Posey 7 Hammersmith 12, Adding- MISSIONERS MEETING Th e Board of County Commission- 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Th e meet- services. Continental – Homier 9 ton 7, Johnston 11, Engel 10, ers does hereby appoint the following • Beyond Expectations MINUTES 1/26/15 members to the Paulding County Flood ing will be at the Van Wert (2-3’s), Scott 13 (1-3), Zacha- Brown 2, Waldron 9 Plain Variance Board: Offi ce, 813 N. Franklin St., Barber College (BEBC), rich 6, Logan 4, Mansfi eld 2 Records: Th is 26th day of January, 2015, the Steve Sprow – 2 year term until De- Akron Board of County Commissioners met in cember 31, 2016 Van Wert, OH. Records: Paulding 1-18 Ayersville 14-2, 4-0 regular session with the following mem- Ryan Mapes – 2 year term until De- A certifi ed education/ JV: Paulding won, 31-16 GMC; Wayne Trace 9-6, 2-2 bers present: cember 31, 2016 supply company, BEBC Chad Crosby – 2 year term until De- SECRETARY HUSTED AN- GMC Roy Klopfenstein, Tony Zartman, strives to make a diff erence Mark Holtsberry, and Cindy Peters, cember 31, 2016 NOUNCES FEBRUARY OHIO LADY RAIDERS FALL TO Clerk Audit Committee – Th e Commis- and positive impact in the ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: sioners hosted the quarterly Audit Com- BUSINESS PROFILES RAMS PAULDING COUNTY GRAND Warrants documented as 213620 mittee meeting. Th ose in attendance community by teaching bar- through 213703 for County Bills were were: Claudia Fickel, Carol Temple, Ann bering skills to help ex-fel- JURY INDICTMENTS approved and certifi ed to the County Pease, Cindy Th rasher and Jan Com- As part of an ongoing ef- On February 12th, Wayne Auditor for payment. mers Ms. Fickel was asked to present ons gain employment under IN THE MATTER OF APPROV- the Sales Tax Revenue and the General fort to recognize the state’s the belief that everyone de- Trace girls basketball faced Paulding County prose- ING ‘THEN AND NOW’ PURCHASE Fund Receipts and Expense reports. diverse business communi- off against Tinora. Tinora cuting attorney Jospeph R. ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: Fourth quarter sales tax revenue was up serves a second chance. Th e Paulding County Auditor has $35,401.19 from the third quarter, 2014; ty, Ohio Secretary of State Launched in June 2011, stepped out onto the court Burkard announced that the certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” and up $21,414.57 from fourth quarter, Jon Husted announced that with an accurate aim ending Paulding County Grand Jury purchase order numbers and payments 2013, fi gures. General Fund receipts for Ohio Business Profi le has included in the Allowance of Claims on the fourth quarter were down from the February’s Ohio Business helped raise awareness the fi rst quarter ahead of the indicted nine persons on January 26, 2015, Warrants numbered third quarter, 2014, by $551,095.40; how- Profi le features minori- Lady Raiders, 23-18. Th e Lady Th ursday, February 12, 2015. 213623 through 213703 in the amount ever up from the fourth quarter, 2013 about companies registered of $49,340.48; and it is certifi ed that by $93,886.49.General Fund expenses ty-owned companies in and doing business in Ohio Rams’ momentum when un- Scott C. Cramer; Payne, both at the time that the contract or or- for the fourth quarter, 2014, were up Ohio. matched in the 2nd quarter, OH; DOB 3/11/63; Driving der was made (“then”), and at the time by $525,895.36 from the third quarter, that are creating interesting that the County Auditor is completing 2014; and also up by $522,814.47 from “Success in business is products, off ering outstand- ending the half at 31-24. while intoxicated F-3 the certifi cation (“now”), that suffi cient the fourth quarter, 2013. Commission- no respecter of race, gender Th e second half proved Amanda S. Saylor; Pauld- funds were available or in the process of er Zartman made note that there was ing service, contributing collection, to the credit of a proper fund, an additional $100,000 in December or ethnicity. It is achieved to their local communities just as fi erce for the Lady ing, OH; DOB 3/23/82; Th eft properly appropriated and free from any for Capital Improvements and Com- through hard work and a Raiders as the fi rst. Th ey F-4, Burglary F-2 previous encumbrance; and pursuant to missioner Klopfenstein reported that and employing Ohioans in the Ohio Revised Code §5705.41(D)(1), an additional $50,000 was paid on the commitment to good cus- the process. Each month, trailed Tinora for the rest of Aaron M. Miller; Pauld- these purchases must be approved by Unvoted Jail Note at the end of 2014 con- tomer service and producing the evening, ending the game ing, OH; DOB 9/7/95; Sexual resolution of the Board of County Com- tributing to the additional expense. Ms. a handful of diverse busi- missioners. Now, therefore the Paulding Fickel reported the General Fund cash a quality product,” Secretary nesses linked together by a in a Raider loss, 62-74. Battery F-3 County Commissioners approve the balance remains strong at $1,341,596.34. Husted said. “Th e compa- Score by the Quarter: Colton R. Bidlack; Pauld- Th en and Now Purchase Orders as sub- Commissioner Klopfenstein report- common theme are featured mitted by the Auditor; and it is found ed, from the Treasurer’s investment re- nies featured this month on the Secretary of State’s WT – 18 6 17 21=62 ing, OH; DOB 10/15/94; Rape and determined that all formal actions port, that the County Treasurer’s offi ce have achieved success Tinora – 23 8 24 19=74 F-1, Sexual Battery F-3, Un- of this Board of County Commissioners, has $10,389,714.85 invested at a com- website at OhioBusinessPro- County of Paulding, State of Ohio con- bined approximate interest rate average through their commitment fi le.com, where Ohioans are Scorers of the Game: lawful Sexual Conduct with a cerning the adoption of this resolution of .83%. to this ideal and I hope they WT – Mohr 15, Temple Minor F-4 were adopted in an open meeting of Ms. Carol Temple noted that the encouraged to go to submit this Board of County Commissioners, next records commission meeting will can inspire others seeking companies they feel are de- 23, Gudakunst 11, Myers 9, L Ryan L. Fraley; Paulding, and that all deliberations of this Board be in the Commissioners’ Chambers on entrepreneurial success be- Sinn 4 OH; DOB 5/8/95; Traffi cking of County Commissioners and of any Monday, February 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. serving of recognition in fu- of its committees that resulted in such Commissioner Klopfenstein men- cause when local businesses ture months. Tinora – Bowden 7, Gen- in Marijuana F-5 formal action, were in meetings open to tioned that the building that used to thrive, so does Ohio.” tit 4, Pedroza 19, Norden 3, Tyler P. Kunsman; Pauld- the public in compliance with all legal house the law library was in the process Th e Secretary of State’s requirements including Section §121.22 of being cleared of old records and fur- Companies profi led this offi ce also releases a month- Wagner 1, Hornish 5, Hurley ing, OH; DOB 4/2/86; Grand of the Ohio Revised Code. niture through the help of our County month include: 7, Marihugh 6, Mack 22 Th eft F-4 IN THE MATTER OF REDUCING Engineering staff . Th e County Elected ly report of new business THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- Offi cials and staff are extremely grateful • Empyra.com, Inc., fi lings in Ohio and recent Records: Jennifer C. Lamond; TION (FUND 014) for the help we’ve received from them. In Youngstown Tinora – 12-9, 4-2 GMC; Paulding, OH; DOB 11/11/82; Th e Board of County Commission- addition, Commissioner Klopfenstein data has shown that Ohio ers does hereby direct the County Audi- noted that we are close to utilizing the Delivers on-demand, experienced another record Wayne Trace 13-7, 3-3 GMC Aggravated Arson F-1, Ag- tor to reduce the 2015 Annual Appropri- Harrison Street building for fi le storage cloud-based business solu- gravated Arson F-2 ation in the PCBDD Fund (Fund 014): and access to that building is underway. year for the number of new- 014-001-00025/PCBDD/Family Re- Th e building is equipped with camera’s tions for workforce develop- ly-registered businesses. In TOUGH LOSS FOR LADY Brandi I. Yoh; Oakwood, sources: for security purposes. Commissioner ment, education and com- OH; DOB 11/6/90; Th eft F-5 Current Appropriation – Klopfenstein also informed the commit- fact, over the course of the ARCHERS $42,000.00, change (+ or -), -$4,920.00 tee that a feasibility study was completed munity development, doing past fi ve years, the number Anthony L. Parcher; New Appropriation – $37,080.00 in 1994 on the installation of an elevator its part in transforming the Paulding, OH; DOB 4/28/91; IN THE MATTER OF APPOINT- in the Courthouse. Th e Courthouse is a of new business fi lings has Th e Antwerp Lady Ar- MENTS TO THE PAULDING COUN- historic building and to have an elevator rust-belt into a technology grown by 24 percent. One chers fell hard to Holgate on Traffi cking in Marijuana F-5 would greatly diminish the looks of the building. hub. reason for the growth has January 29th in Tiger coun- Th e next quarterly audit committee • Rath Builders Supply, been the launch of online try. Final score for the night meeting will be held in the Commission- Inc., Defi ance PUBLIC NOTICE ers’ Offi ce on Monday, April 27, 2015, at services. In October 2013, was 58-25. NOTICE The Annual 2014 11:00 a.m. A community staple for Secretary Husted launched Score by the Quarter: Cindy Peters, Clerk the past 28 years, the com- Th e Zoning Inspector Financial report for the MEETING NOTES OF AP- Ohio Business Central al- Antwerp – 5 5 16 9=25 for Carryall Township is POINTMENTS: pany provides quality con- lowing businesses to fi le Holgate – 15 23 8 12=58 Aaron Timm from the County En- Village of Cecil is now gineer’s offi ce was in to give the Com- struction and building ma- some of the most common- Scorers of the Game: Michael Molitor. missioners an update on the progress terials to area contractors, as ly used forms online and Holgate – Like 7, Kelly 2, He can be reached at complete and is available of cleaning out the old law library. He reported that things are going smoothly well as the general public. services continue to be ex- Abel 13, Grim 15, Sc Niese 3, 419-633-2610. for review by contacting and they are close to being fi nished with • 2Gs, Bellefontaine panded. To date, more than Sa Niese 6, Desgranges 12 Please contact him if you clearing out its contents. He also in- A local restaurant started Carlene Turner formed the Commissioners that the En- 35,000 fi lings have been sub- Antwerp – Williamson have any zoning gineering staff has reused the shelving in 2010 that specializes de- mitted and half of all new 6, Braaten 3, Recker 6, Lon- Clerk- Treasurer from the old law library to the Harrison concerns, questions Street location for fi le storage. licious barbeque and home companies are now started gardner 1, Wilson 4, Short 5 at 419-399-0520 style sides. online in Ohio. or need a building permit. Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 14 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 18, 2015 PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES JANUARY administration.” LADY RAIDERS TAKE DOWN PAYNE AR STUDENTS REWARDED WITH FITNESS FUN! Franklin County “Election INDIANS STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Day Problem Tracking Sys- tem”: Communication among On February 3rd, Wayne election offi cials on Election Trace squared off against Day is essential. In Franklin Lima Shawnee in high County, the board of elec- school girls basketball. Th e tions operated three separate fi rst half only saw a 3 point locations where employees diff erence in the scores. It handled calls on a wide range was the fi rst quarter that of topics and issues. While the was the deciding factor of Students in grades 2-6 at Tumblefi t in Antwerp. Stu- county was previously able to the game. Th e Lady Raiders Payne Elementary School dents participated in Zum- address inquiries received, put the pedal to the metal who met their second quarter ba, Tumbling and Obstacle it lacked a central location (or wood in this case) and Accelerated Reader goal were Course activities. Way to go to collect all of the problems drove home the victory: 60- treated to a fi eld trip at K&S Raider Readers! reported that might need fur- 52. ther attention. To remedy this Score by the Quarter: game by the buzzer. Final GRAPH SKILLS ARE SWEET! Paulding High School has Clay Dockery; Sophomore issue, the Franklin County announced its January Stu- Aaron Horstman; Junior Alli- Wayne Trace – 18 11 12 score of the night, 60-59. Board of Elections developed 19=60 Score by the Quarter: dents of the Month. Th ey are son Harpel; and Senior Clau- soft ware that enables election the following (l-r): Freshman dia Foltz. Lima Shawnee – 7 16 11 Paulding – 13 17 10 20=60 staff throughout the county 18=52 Hicksville – 12 14 17 16=59 to enter problems into a data- Scorers of the Game: Scorers of the Game: SECRETARY OF STATE county time aft er time.” base. Th is system gives elec- Wayne Trace – Paulding – Edwards 14, HUSTED RECOGNIZES Republican Ohio Election tions offi cials a centralized Wannemacher 2, Mohr 18, Crawford 3, Rhonehouse 3, ELECTION OFFICIALS OF Offi cial of the Year Award was place to see what problems Temple 20, Gudakunst 2, Heilshorn 5, Gonzales 8, In- are happening in real time at THE YEAR & PRESENTS presented to Jamie Brooks, Mead 6, Myers 9, L Sinn 3 gol 3, Arellano 21, Sitton 3 Director of the Fayette Coun- polling locations throughout Lima Shawnee – Medsker BRIGHT “I.D.E.A.” AWARDS Hicksville – Jasso 4, Th iel ty Board of Elections. Di- the county and to quickly ad- 6, Lewis 6, Smith 4, Stahler 14, Kinn 2, Harvey 3, Crall rector Brooks has held the dress any issues that are im- 7, Evans 11, Herschler 18 12, Giesige 24 Looking to honor the hard positions of director and dep- peding the election process. JV score: Lima Shawnee work and dedication of local JV score: Paulding 46, uty director for the past eight Madison County “De- 47, Wayne Trace 44 Hicksville 30 elections offi cials going above years. She is an active mem- tailed Timeline Tool”: To Records: Wayne Trace and beyond the call of duty, ber of the OAEO and a grad- ensure greater effi ciency 10-6, Lima Shawnee 7-11 LADY HORNETS PROVE TOO Secretary of State Jon Husted uate of the Ohio Registered and organization, Madison today announced the Election MUCH FOR BULLDOGS Election Offi cial Program. County has implemented a LADY RAILROADERS PLOW Offi cials of the Year winners detailed timeline tool that all An active member of her OVER WARRIORS On Wednesday, February and Bright I.D.E.A. (Innova- community, Director Brooks staff has access to and can use tive Developments in Elec- 4th the Lady Hornets of An- First graders at Antwerp works tirelessly to share in- to plan their work on a daily, By: Jeff Abbott tion Administration) Award weekly and monthly basis. gola, IN braved the treacher- Elementary have been learn- formation about voting and Drue Bodey hit for 3 ous roads to Bulldog country recipients at the Ohio Asso- the board of elections with Th e system allows tasks to be ing about picture graphs and ciation of Election Offi cials three-pointers in the fi rst for some high school girls bar graphs. Here, Taylor Shull Fayette County residents. assigned to a specifi c person, period and the Garrett Lady Conference. reminds them of deadlines, as basketball. Angola came out sorts her candy hearts and Democratic Ohio Election Railroaders rode the fast of the game racing, giving Election Offi cials of the Offi cial of the Year Award well as priority election and works on her bar graph. Year Award Winners: track to a 26-10 lead aft er the game a very fast mo- was presented to Beth Ann daily tasks. Th e tool also pro- the fi rst quarter enroute Announced at the Ohio vides for a way to report on mentum. New Haven battled NEW HAVEN BOYS VARSITY Snyder, Deputy Director of to a 67-49 win over Wood- but could not overcome the Association of Election Of- the Fayette County Board progress and check off com- BASKETBALL BEAT EAST fi cials Conference were the lan in girls basketball at point defi cit. Final score for of Elections. For the past 23 pleted jobs. Offi cials in Mad- the Warriors’ gym. Despite NOBLE Republican and Democratic ison County have stated that the night: Angola 53, New years, Deputy Director Sny- foul trouble for a couple of Haven 37. Ohio Election Offi cials of the der has served the board in the tool has been useful in New Haven won versus Year. Th ese awards recognize starters, Garrett was unable Score by the Quarter: th either her current position keeping everyone on the same to derail any attempt of a East Noble on February 12 . the notable, positive contribu- Angola – 15 19 6 13=53 Senior Tyron Kinnie led or as director. She has been a page on what needs to be ac- comeback by the Warriors. tions local elections offi cials New Haven – 5 8 8 16=37 all scorers with a career high contributing member of the complished both on a daily Bodey led Garrett in scor- have made to the profession basis and for future planning. Scorers of the Game: of 30 points. For East Noble OAEO for 20 years and has ing with 21 points, one of 4 New Haven – Saalfrank of elections administration in been a trustee or a member Montgomery County Nichols led the Knights with their county, and in the State players to hit double fi gures. 1, Finan 1, Creech 7, Lasch 2, 15 points. Final score: 58-47 of the Legislative Committee “Voter Verifi able Paper Audit Rain Hinton was the lone of Ohio. Trail Remover”: Th e county Hoff er 2, Lapsley 6, Carlisle Score by the Quarter: since 1999. She has served on Warriors’ players to get the 13, Campbell 2, Grundy 3 Th is year, both recipients various committees including currently uses voting equip- NH – 10 15 15 18=58 are from the Fayette Coun- double-digit mark, scoring East Noble – 14 11 7 15=47 the Education, Nominating, ment that produces a Veri- 25 points in the loss. ty Board of Elections and Audit and Conference Plan- fi able Paper Audit Trail, or NH BOYS VARSITY BAS- demonstrate how individuals Cortlyn Sowers had 11 KETBALL FALLS TO HOME- BULLDOGS FALL TO PATRI- ning Committees. In January VPAT, that must be removed points in a 30-26 win for of opposite political parties 2009, Deputy Director Snyder from each machine follow- STEAD OTS can collaborate in a collegial Woodlan in the reserve was appointed OEAO Secre- ing an election. Th e process game and professional manner to Th e Heritage Patriots en- tary. of removing the VPAT from Score by the Quarter: On Saturday, February administer elections. Th e Republican and Dem- the approximately 2,500 ma- 7th, New Haven lost to the tered Bulldog country for “Th e Fayette County Garrett – 26 5 18 18=67 some high school boys bas- ocratic Ohio Election Offi - chines used in each election Woodlan – 10 9 12 18=49 #2 ranked team in 4A Bas- Board of Elections director cials of the Year were each required the tedious process ketball tonight. Th e fi nal ketball on February 14th. and deputy director demon- Scorers of the Game: Heritage dominated the New awarded the National Sec- of unrolling each spool of Garrett – Bodey 21, score of the night was 57-88. strate a level of bipartisanship retaries of State Medallion paper, identifying it and stor- New Haven plays East Noble Haven team from the get-go, that all public offi cials should Smith 16, Somers 13, New- keeping their score just above Award in recognition of their ing it according to a retention by 11, DePew 2, Baver 2, Th ursday evening, February strive to achieve,” Secretary service. schedule. In an eff ort to save 12th. the Bulldogs’. Final score for Husted said. “Th eir ability Gottfried 2 the night: New Haven 51, Bright I.D.E.A. Award the board both time and mon- Woodlan – Hinton 25, Scorers of the Game: to work together, putting the Winners: ey, the staff simply modifi ed a New Haven – Westrick Heritage 57 public interest ahead of politi- Kayser 8, Graber 6, Cook 5, Score by the Quarter: Th e Bright I.D.E.A. awards power drill to more quickly Summers 2, Salzbrenner 2 6, Gardner 10, Rowan 2, cal interests, has helped deliv- recognize county boards of remove multiple VPATs at Stevenson 4, Kinnie 8, Up- New Haven – 9 8 16 18=51 er well-run elections in their elections for the development one time. A process that used shaw 5, Towns 13, Rudolph Heritage – 12 12 15 18=57 LADY KNIGHTS STOMP OUT Scorers of the Game: of an innovation that was to take eight staff members 2, Kraner 7 four days to complete, now ARCHERS Homestead – Geist 13, NH – Crowe 8, Steven- Th e West Bend News is pub- successfully put into practice, son 8, Kinnie 13, Upshaw 10, caused a measured improve- takes four staff members two Lake 1, Curry 11, Skow- lished weekly with news from On February 3rd the Ant- Mohler 3, Rudolph 2, Work- Northeast Indiana and North- ment in the administration of days. ronek 6, French 3, Woff eale werp Lady Archers basketball 6, Goebel 3, Ray 2, Cooper 4, man 5, Kraner 2 west Ohio. Th e publication is elections, and, if utilized, that Heritage – Jaquay 12, Dos- wholly owned by West Bend other organizations may ben- RAIDERS WALLOP PIRATES traveled to the land of the Swanigan 15, Batt 24 Printing & Publishing Inc. Knights. Th e Crestview girls sen 15, Saalfrank 6, Lomow efi t from the implementation 12, Scott 12 Home Delivery information of such methods for manage- On Feburary 3rd, the protected their court well for the West Bend News fol- ment, policy and procedure Wayne Trace Raiders invad- rendering a defeat for Ant- lows: Home delivery is $32.18 NORTHEAST ALLEN COUNTY, INDIANA improvement. ed the Continental Pirates werp, 56-26. per year. Newsstand is free for Score by the Quarter: pick up. “Ohio’s elections offi cials in high school boys basket- at all levels are innovators, ball. As per usual this sea- Crestview – 16 14 11 15=56 All content submitted & Antwerp – 13 6 5 2=26 FARM AUCTION printed in the West Bend News always in search of new ways son, the Raiders were a force ST. JOSEPH TOWNSHIP becomes the property and to improve the voting expe- to be reckoned with. 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Clemens take over control of the lead ING MINUTES 1/26/15 will contact Schweller again regard- CLASSIFIED ADS FOR JANUARY ing cameras at the park for issues from Iowa. Emmett led all Th e regular meeting of the Vil- that need attention. Sell it in the Classifi eds! Th e Fort Wayne Mad scorers on the night with 25 lage of Antwerp council was called EMS REPORT: Classifi ed ads are $8.50 for 20 words or less Ants announced Andre Em- points, while CJ Fair ended to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Tom Randy Shaff er provided a year- and $.15 for each additional word. VanVlerah. Council persons pres- end written report showing 250 mett has been named the his night with 16 points and ent: Ken Reinhart, Keith West, runs for 2014. Ashley McDougall Bold is $1.00 additional. NBA D-League Player of the 8 rebounds. Whittington fi n- Larry Ryan, Steve Derck and coun- provided a detailed written report Ph: (419) 258-2000 • Email: [email protected] cil President Jan Reeb. Rudie Reeb for EMS runs billed, collected and Month for January. ished with 5 points in his Mad arrived at 5:40 p.m. outstanding for the month of De- P.O. Box 1008, Antwerp, OH 45813 In the team’s 12 games Ants debut. Also in attendance: Solicitor cember. Deadline for classifi ed ads is Mondays at 12 Noon. this month, Emmett start- For the Energy, Diante Melanie Farr, Administrator Sara FISCAL OFFICER REPORT: Classifi eds MUST be paid up front!! Keeran, Fiscal Offi cer Loretta Bak- Emergency reading of ordi- ed each game and helped Garrett would lead with 23 er, Police Chief George Clemens nance no. 2015-04: An ordinance points and Russ Smith would and EMS billing clerk Ashley Mc- authorizing the village administra- in leading the team to their Dougall. Media present: Joe Shouse tor of the Village of Antwerp, Ohio, WANT WINDOW COVER- AL GRIFFITHS CONSTRUC- 10-2 January record, includ- end with 17 points. from the Paulding Progress and to enter into a contract with the INGS that look great for years? TION – Windows, light electri- ing an 8 game win streak Peter Greer from the Defi ance Cres- lowest and best bidder for the col- cent News. Visitors: Jennifer Lloyd lection, transportation, and dispos- Drapes, valances, verticals, cal, dry wall, doors, specializ- and a 2-0 campaign at the MAD ANTS ACQUIRE and Ryan Lassiter from Real Waste al of residential solid waste within shades, etc. Measured and in- ing in siding repairs & more. 2015 NBA D-League Show- FORMER 2014 MOUNTAIN Disposal, LLC. Michele Ryder and the corporate limits of the Village of stalled. Call Judy McCalla, Hicks- Call the offi ce M-F, 9-4 for Michelle Annaraz from Werlor Antwerp, Ohio, and declaring the case. Emmett averaged 27.3 WEST PLAYER OF THE Waste Control. Residents Dan and same an emergency. ville, 419-542-6182. tf your repair or construction points per game on 51% YEAR Richard Gordon. High school stu- Motion made by Jan Reeb, sec- FT. DEFIANCE Antiques. needs, 419-399-2419. After shooting to go along with dent, Annie Miesle. onded by Ryan, to suspend the rules hours, 419-506-2102. tf Minutes from the regular coun- regarding ordinance no. 2015-04. Find your treasures at our averaging 6.4 rebounds per Th e Fort Wayne Mad cil meeting held December 15, 2014, 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion carried and over 4,000 sq. ft. location at TOWN & COUNTRY MONU- game as well. Emmett also Ants offi cially announced on were reviewed. approved. 402 Clinton Street, Defi ance. MENTS – for all your memorial & Motion made by Jan Reeb, sec- received the D-League Play- February 11, 2014 that they Motion made by Jan Reeb, sec- Hours: Mon-Sat 10–5. Phone: stone needs. Call Mike Rohrs at onded by Reinhart, to accept the onded by Ryan, to accept ordinance er of the Week honor for the have acquired former San minutes from the December 15, no. 2015-04. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion 419-782-6003. tf 419-506-1024. 7,10,13... week of January 12-19 and 2014, council meeting. 5 yeas, 0 Diego State standout Xavier carried and approved. STOLLER-DUNHAM WHISPERING PINES: 2 bed- nays. Motion carried and approved. Th is ordinance was read fi rst to room apartments for rent in was named to the All-Show- Th ames. Th ames, pending Th e December disbursements INSURANCE Agency, Inc. allow the notice of award and con- Paulding. Please call 419-399- case Honorable Mention a physical, was scheduled to were reviewed. tracts to be provided to those in at- Better Coverage – Better Team. Motion made by Reinhart, tendance from Real Waste Disposal. Prices. Call Joel Dunham, 2419 or 419-670-4655. eot join the team for their Tues- seconded by West, to approve the Th e commencement date for collec- WEST BEND PRINTING & day, February 17th match-up December reconciliation report. tion under the contract is April 1st. cell: 419-786-9398, offi ce: 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion carried and Emergency reading of ordi- 260-749-4970. joel@stoller- Publishing can take care of all MAD ANTS DROP GAME TO against the Maine Red Claws. approved. nance no. 2015-01: An ordinance dunhaminsurance.com, www. your printing needs! Invitations, ENERGY Th ames began his colligate VISITORS: authorizing the mayor and the fi scal bulletins, business cards—you Dan Gordon expressed concern offi cer to enter into a contract with stoller-dunhaminsurance. playing career at Washington about usage of the bus barn, noting Harrison Township for providing com 5-7 name it, we probably do it! Call Th e Mad Ants, sponsored State, where in his freshman equipment such as the loader, mow- emergency medical service in cal- SIMPLICITY SNOWBLOW- us today at 419-258-2000. by Lutheran Health Network, year helped lead the team to ers and trucks should be parked in- endar year 2015, and declaring the ER: Purchased November, RAIN TECH Seamless Gut- side each night out of the weather. same an emergency. aft er an extended road trip, the Great Alaska Shootout Keeran stated the loader is inside Motion made by Ryan, second- 2013. Electric start, less than ters, 419-258-1818. 6-9 returned home Th ursday, Title in 2009. He transferred the water plant to be kept warm, but ed by Rudie Reeb, to suspend the 20 hours. Due to health is- DEADLINE FOR THE CLAS- January 29th where they fell the next year to San Diego she will check with the utility work- rules regarding ordinance no. 2015- sues, need to sell. $400 obo. ers regarding this concern. 01. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion carried SIFIEDS IS MONDAYS AT 12 to the Iowa Energy 94-103 at State, where in his fi rst year Dan Gordon also would like and approved. 260-749-2462. 6,7p NOON!! Allen Co. War Memorial Col- with the Aztecs, was named council to check into “road wear” Motion was made by Rudie on Canal Street. Gordon would like Reeb, seconded by Derck, to accept iseum. to the Honorable Mention council to create a “farmer’s route” ordinance no. 2015-01. 6 yeas, 0 Despite quick play from All-Mountain West Team to stop the big farm equipment nays. Motion carried and approved. regarding ordinance no. 2015-03. nance of the tank, including instal- from traveling on Canal Street and Emergency reading of ordi- 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion carried and lation and maintenance of all safety the home team, the Mad Ants upon averaging 10.1 points destroying it. nance no. 2015-02: An ordinance approved. precautions at the site and property found themselves trailing at and 4.1 assists per game. By Dan Gordon asked why council authorizing the mayor and the fi s- Motion made by Ryan, second- damage insurance, and authorizing the half 49-60 with Andre his senior year, Th ames was is considering village-wide garbage cal offi cer to enter into a contract ed by Reinhart, to accept ordinance the mayor to sign and deliver a letter collection. Jan Reeb answered stat- with Carryall Township for provid- no. 2015-03. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion to the VFW post 5087 to this eff ect. Emmett leading the team averaging 17.6 points and ing it will be a savings for residents ing emergency medical service in carried and approved. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion carried and with 11 points and Gary Tal- 3.2 assists per game in his with lower monthly cost. Th ere will calendar year 2015, and declaring ADMINISTRATOR’S RE- approved. also be collection of large bulky the same emergency. PORT: NEW BUSINESS: ton with 9 of his own. Indi- 36 games with San Diego items once a month and save the vil- Motion made by Jan Reeb, sec- Real Waste Disposal was award- Council president for 2015 was ana Pacers assignee, Shayne State; these stats resulted in lage the annual cost for this service, onded by Derck, to suspend the ed the contract for village-wide gar- discussed. Derck recommended Whittington, found early Th ames being named the which is approximately $3,000.00. rules regarding ordinance no. 2015- bage collection at $8.85 per month Jan Reeb. Th ere would also be less wear on 02. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion carried for each residential unit in the vil- Motion made by Derck, second- playing time with 4 fi rst half 2014 Mountain West Player village streets. and approved. lage. ed by Ryan, to appoint Jan Reeb as points. of the Year, but also named Dick Gordon asked about keep- Motion made by Ryan, second- Th e 2nd phase of Safe Routes To council president for 2015. 6 yeas, 0 ing a dumpster. Keeran stated that ed by Reinhart, to accept ordinance School will begin with letters to res- nays. Motion carried and approved. In the second half, newly to the All-Mountain West him using a dumpster would be a no. 2015-02. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion idents in the targeted area inform- Paulding County Economic De- acquired Mad Ant and for- Conference First Team and separate contract with his provider. carried and approved. ing them of the project with a map velopment has requested their an- mer Indiana Hoosier, Will Mountain West Conference Michele Ryder from Werlor Emergency reading of ordi- included showing where the new nual membership investment. Waste Control expressed her appre- nance no. 2015-03: An ordinance sidewalks will be installed. Con- Motion made by Reinhart, sec- Sheehey, gained not only his All-Defensive Team. ciation to the village for allowing approving, adopting and enacting struction will not begin until spring onded by Ryan, to donate $1,500.00 fi rst few minutes as a Mad Th ames was selected by them to bid on the garbage collec- American Legal Publishing’s Ohio of 2016. to Paulding County Economic De- tion and would like to be kept in the Snow removal on sidewalks velopment for 2015. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Ant but his fi rst points as well. the Toronto Raptors as the Basic Code, 2015 edition, as the th bidding process in the future. code of ordinances for the Village of is still an issue. Jan Reeb recom- Motion carried and approved. Sheehy fi nished the night 59 overall pick in the 2014 Ryan Lassiter from Real Waste Antwerp, Ohio, and declaring the mended the village print in the lo- Th e Ball Association asked for a with 8 points in front of an NBA Draft , but was then Disposal expressed his gratitude to same an emergency. cal newspaper a notice reminding donation for the 2015 season. the village for allowing them to bid Motion made by Reinhart, sec- residents to clear sidewalks of snow Motion made by Reinhart, sec- electric crowd. Th e Mad Ants traded to the Brooklyn Nets. and awarding them the bid for the onded by West, to suspend the rules and ice. onded by Derck, to donate $200.00 garbage collection. Lassiter stated Water and sewer telemetry is to the Ball Association for the 2015 the fi rst collection of every month complete by Schweller Electric. Th is season to purchase items needed. will include the bulky item collec- improvement allows a phone call 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion carried and Sudoku solution tion. Collection will be on Th urs- TRUCK DRIVERS to notify village personnel should approved.

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made a one-way street due to heavy and approved. 86 421 Grover Hill, OH 9375 traffi c at the Vancrest and MAC A new committee listing for 3 and 4 Bedroom meyertrucking.com FINANCIAL SERVICES gym. Public service committee will 2015 will be available at the Febru- For Info Call: 419-587-3770 Homes Available meet Th ursday, January 29, 2015, at ary meeting. 10:00 a.m. to discuss this issue. A job listing will be posted this Rents start at $615.00 West Woodcox Waterline Re- week for the fi scal offi cer opening • Winter Special FOR SALE: placement Project has been award- due to the resignation of fi scal offi - ed by OPWC. Th is will be a 50% cer Baker in March. HELP WANTED on Sec Deposit $399 Use your tax refund! Red- grant/50% loan in the amount of MAYOR’S REPORT: man mobile home, 14x70, $171,313.00. Th is agreement will Mayor’s court deposited Sign Lease in February be released by the commission on $3,256.00 for the month of Decem- Cooks/ and get 2 BR 2 BA, new lami- July 1st. ber 2014. United Way COMMITTEE REPORTS: Th e mayor also reported the of Paulding County FEBRUARY RENT FREE nate fl ooring, new inte- Public service committee’s re- Antwerp CIC meeting will be held Waitress rior paint, new deck. This port was included in the visitor’s in February. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR *Must present this ad at the issues. Motion made by Reinhart, sec- Apply at time of application beautiful home is located OLD BUSINESS: onded by Ryan, to go into executive United Way of Paulding County, an Maximum Income Restrictions Apply in a clean, quiet commu- Keith West reported on the tank session at 7:05 p.m. to discuss pend- Ohio not-for-profi t charitable corporation, created in 1992 to address the needs www.defi ancecrossinghomes.com at the park. Th e VFW needs to know ing litigation with village solicitor. Good Times Saloon nity just minutes from Ft. if council is in favor of accepting a 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion carried and of Paulding County residents, plans to Tuesday and Thursday Wayne. Spacious lots with donation of the tank for installation approved. Payne, Ohio employ a part-time Executive Director. at the park. If yes, the VFW requests Motion made by West, seconded Offi ce Hours city water and sewer in- a letter be draft ed and signed by the by Ryan, to come out of execution The position of Executive Director is cluded. Priced to sell with mayor. West stated the park board session at 7:10 p.m. 6 yeas, 0 nays. currently a part-time position working 419-782-0997 would like to place this tank north Motion carried and approved. No MOBILE HOMES a fl exible schedule of 20-25 hours per Rent to Own fi nancing op- of the memorial about 100 feet. action taken in executive session. week. Previous non-profi t experience in tions available! Motion made by Jan Reeb, sec- Motion made by Ryan, sec- a leadership role is required, with United onded by West, to accept the dona- onded by Reinhart, to adjourn the FOR RENT: tion of the tank to be installed at the meeting. 6 yeas, 0 nays. Motion Way experience desired. The candidate Call 260-632-0206 for park with the VFW post 5087 to be carried and approved. Meeting ad- Redman 3 BR 1 BA with new must have a working knowledge of non- On Ottawa Avenue, Defi ance, OH more information! responsible for all costs of installing journed at 7:12 p.m. laminate fl ooring & remod- profi t fi scal management, accounting, the tank at the park, and mainte- eled interior, $600 monthly; and budgeting experience. Previous New Moon 3 BR 1 BA, $600 experience in fundraising is desired. monthly; Parkwood 2 BR 2 Must have excellent MS Offi ce, Learning Career Opportunity Quickbooks and computer skills, writing Seeking a self- motivated individual to repair heavy duty BA, $550 monthly; Sterling and presentation/public speaking semi-trailers. Mechanic/Welding Experience preferred, but will HELP WANTED 3 BR 2 BA, $650 monthly. All skills, and exceptional interpersonal consider and train individual with a desire to learn the trade. Automotive & Small Engine Technician are spacious, clean homes, relationship skills. Must have the ability Apply in Person or Send resume to: ready to move in, city water to listen to and represent the community Growing company looking for FULL TIME AUTOMOTIVE & SMALL and sewer, located within a and the goals of United Way. E & R Trailer Sales & Service, Inc. The Executive Director will be Attention: Service Manager ENGINE TECHNICIAN. Diesel experience a plus. Applicants must quiet Woodburn commu- expected to direct continued growth 20186 Lincoln Hwy. have minimum 2 years experience & own tools. Pay commensurate nity just minutes from Ft. and success, manage and maintain Middle Point, OH 45863 with experience. Interested only in honest & dependable individuals. Wayne. relationships with partner organizations. Please send resume to resume and Phone: 419-968-2115 ext. 145 Send resume to 4706 N. State Rd 101, Woodburn, IN 46797 Call 260-632-0206 for cover letter to [email protected]. E-mail to: [email protected] or fax to 260-632-1805 or call 260-632-4135 more information. Resume Deadline is Feb. 20th, 2015 PAGE 16 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 18, 2015 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] WAYNE TRACE HONORS GMC WINNERS ST. HENRY, AYERSVILLE MR. & MRS. FLOYD ROHRS CELEBRATE 63 WIN MAC GYM CHAMPION- YEARS OF MARRIAGE! SHIPS: COLUMBUS AREA TEAM COMPETES

Th e weather hampered travel Saturday but not be- fore 14 youth boys basketball teams travelled into Antwerp for the Valentine’s Day “Love the Game” Tournament. Six teams competed in the 3rd grade division. In one pool St. Henry defeated Canal Win- chester, who drove up from the Columbus suburb 32-12, then beat Antwerp 20-19 in a nail biting game. In the other pool Bryan beat Tinora 19- 16 then slipped by Woodlan 20-18. Th e wins by both St. Henry and Bryan set up a phenomenal fi nal for this age boys. St. Henry took an ear- ly 10-2 lead, only to have the Photo by Jarrison Steiner Golden Bears come clawing Th e Raiders wrestlers were view on Saturday, February 7. to individual champions back with a 14-12 lead. St. honored at the boys basket- Coach George Clemens waves Max Rassman, George Cle- Henry battled back with four ball game on Friday, February to the crowd while the an- mens, Rugar Goeltzenleuch- points from Hayden Boeck- 13. Th is team pulled in their nouncer presents each of the ter, Zaine Cotterman, Tyler man to win the title 16-14. fi rst GMC title for the Raiders names during half time. Showalter, and Jacob Dingus. Th e team that showed the aft er winning the title at Fair- Congratulations go out most improvement for the day was Canal Winchester. Aft er battling the weath- WOODBURN TO CELEBRATE month at City Hall, and the HOUSE PASSES LEGISLA- er to get to the MAC Gym, 150th BIRTHDAY! next meeting is Tuesday, Feb- TION TO PROVIDE CER- they were beat down pretty Floyd and Dollene Helen Evangelical Baptist Church th ruary 24 . Please feel free to TAINTY TO SMALL BUSI- hard by St. Henry, competed Rohrs of Antwerp will be cel- in Edgerton, OH on March 1, ebrating their 63rd wedding 1952. Both retired from Dana Th e Woodburn Summer come and share your ideas NESSES against Antwerp 20-8 and Fest will be held on June 12- and see how you can help then defeated Tinora 22-20 anniversary on March 1, 2015 Weatherhead, Antwerp. Th ey 13! Come and help us plan the plan this momentous event! before starting the long trek at the First Baptist Church, have two children: Deb Wen- Congressman Bob Latta Antwerp with an open house sink of Napoleon and Mike of Sesquicentennial (150 years) If you have any questions feel (R-OH) joined his colleagues home. Other pool games had Celebration! Th e Woodburn free to call the Woodburn Woodlan beating Tinora in and lunch from 12:00-2:00 Antwerp; four grandchildren in the U.S. House of Repre- p.m. and 11 great-grandchildren. Community Association Community Association at sentatives in passing H.R. a close game 16-14 and Ant- th Th ey were married at the No gift s please. meets the 4 Tuesday of the 260-632-7780. 636, America’s Small Busi- werp beating Woodlan 28-22. ness Tax Relief Act. Th e leg- In the fourth grade divi- sion Defi ance set the tone ear- SAM islation would permanently areas of severe low visibility changing weather conditions extend and modify a tem- ly in their pool beating Tino- and blowing snow. Th is lead and give adequate amount of SWITZER porary provision that allows ra 31-20, Woodlan 39-26 and to a string of chain reaction following distance to allow REALTY businesses to expense up to Hicksville 38-6 to advance crashes in Van Wert and for increased reaction time to the fi nals. Ayersville made Real Estate Sales & Appraisals $500,000 in property used in Paulding counties. due to low visibility condi- Sam Murphy a trade or business. It would short work of their day in the Starting at approximate- tions. In addition, if involved Full Time Realtor other pool beating Liberty 119 East High St. Hicksville • 419-542-6180 419-487-0355 also provide small businesses ly 10:03 a.m., the Van Wert in a crash where visibility is Center 35-19, then West Uni- AREA LISTINGS!!! and family farms the certain- Post began receiving calls of diminished, always clear the ty they need to grow. ty Hilltop 48-14 and fi nally multiple vehicle crashes for roadway and move the vehi- 13 ACRES - 40X60 OUTBLDG MOTIVATED SELLER! “As we move toward com- Fairview 50-14. In the fi nals both Van Wert and Paulding cles to the roadside. prehensive tax reform, we Ayersville made a three point Counties. Over the next fi ve Assisting at the crash should also take sensible halft ime lead stand up in a 27- hours, calls of property dam- scenes were several local EMS 11154 Road 230 9518 Road 230 steps to make permanent tax 24 win over Defi ance. age and injury crashes were and Fire Departments in- Cecil...... $298,000 Cecil...... $165,000 provisions that will provide Other pool games had reported. A total of 13 crash cluding Delphos, Grover Hill, MOTIVATED SELLER! stability and predictability Liberty Center beating Fair- investigations were initiat- Middle Point, Ohio City, and for hardworking Americans,” view 16-8 and Hilltop 20-6. ed with 39 persons involved. Scott. Th e Highway Patrol said Latta. “America’s Small Fairview beat Hilltop 22-16. Th ere were 11 occupants was assisted with scene clean Woodlan knocked off Hicks- 1628 Road 204, 3123 Road 192 12658 Dennis St. Business Tax Relief Act will treated and released at area up by Delpha and Knippen’s Antwerp...... $117,900 Antwerp...... $89,900 Paulding...... $74,900 help provide the certainty our ville 26-14 and Tinora 23-16. hospitals with no signifi cant Wrecker services of Delphos, RESTAURANT/ small businesses and family Tinora beat Hicksville 28-4. injury being reported. Ohio, Gideon’s Towing and 2 APARTMENTS! Your Friends farms need to invest in their Th e Ohio State Highway Recovery of Paulding, Ohio, in the businesses, grow their opera- VAN WERT POST INVESTI- Patrol urges motorists to 2A’s and Parker-Mace of Van Real Estate tions and hire more workers.” GATING MULTIPLE WEATH- reduce speed according to Wert, Ohio. ER RELATED CRASHES 106 S. Main St. 409 W Washington St. Business Payne...... $69,900 Antwerp...... $59,900 Have Something to sell? 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