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NH MOOSE LODGE DONATES ANTWERP CHAMBER SEVERE WEATHER AWARE- NESS WEEK, MARCH 20-26 PAULDING SCIENCE OLYMPIAD ‘TOMMY MOOSE’ STUFFED MEETS TO DISCUSS FUTURE Thanks to El Nino, Ohio TEAMS PARTICIPATE IN NWO ANIMALS FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS has seen a mild winter com- The Antwerp Chamber pared to previous two years. REGIONAL COMPETITION of Commerce met March 16 This month already we have to discuss the future of the seen temperatures in the 60’s, Chamber. Attendance and high winds and the first con- help to put on Antwerp pro- cerns for severe weather. No motional events had been matter what the forecast is, waning so seriously that the unexpected weather can de- small number of persons velop. The NWS confirmed doing the volunteer work that there were five torna- have considered eliminating does that struck southwestern the Chamber. Attendance portion of the state on Tues- at this meeting was im- day, March 15th, 2016. Ohio proved and a committee was has been fortunate in recent formed to brain-storm and years, with severe weather, study all options like eval- and that can create compla- cency of not being prepared. uating current Chamber High School team members include: Tori Bradford, Alli You should have plan in sponsored events, collect- Harpel, Taylor Manz, Matthew Martinez, Victoria Mead- place for your home, your ing public and retail input, ows, Megan Reineck, Christine Clapsaddle, Daleigh Davis, work place, at school and and looking at new ideas to William Deisler, Lauren Hill, Aaron Horstman, Estee Miller, The New Haven Indi- ans provided several of the even when you are away on improve volunteer partici- Chantal Monnier, Michael Kohart and Brian Matson. ana Moose Lodge Governor stuffed animals that will be pation. Being in business is business or vacation. What Tom Evans donated several available to NHPD Officers not a requirement to being a does being prepared, mean; The Paulding Science Schools from Allen, De - “Tommy Moose” stuffed an- to keep in their squad cars participant and member of having a plan in place for se- Olympiad teams participat- fiance, Fulton, Hancock imals to NHPD Chief McK- until needed. the Antwerp Chamber. vere weather, knowing where ed in the Northwest Ohio , Hardin, Henry, Lucas, innon on Thursday the 10th The New Haven Police If you would like to be in- to go for safety and having an Regional Science Olympi- Marion, Ottawa, Paulding, of March. New Haven Police Department is honored to volved in Chamber activities emergency supply kit, ready ad competition on Satur- Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Officers will use the “Tommy have such strong community to improve Antwerp you are when needed. day, March 19th at BGSU. (Continued to Page 2) Moose” stuffed animal as a support from great organiza- invited to attend the Cham- Know the Weather Terms comfort aid when officers tions such as the New Haven ber Committee meeting that – Know the difference be- USDA ANNOUNCES GRANTS The funding, ranging from encounter children who are Moose Lodge. will be held Wednesday, tween storm watches and TO SUPPORT STRATEGIES $50,000 to $100,000, will help experiencing a crisis. Mr. Ev- www.newhavenbulletin.com March 30, at 12:30 p.m. at storm warnings. TO REDUCE CHILD FOOD these rural communities im- the Essen House Restaurant For example, a Tornado INSECURITY IN RURAL plement creative strategies to UPCOMING GOLF SCRAM- planning something special in Antwerp. watch is issued by the Nation- improve access to federal nu- COMMUNITIES BLE IN PAYNE at the event with him. Come al Weather Service when con- trition assistance for families out, register and automati- WOODBURN ANNUAL ditions are favorable for the On Saturday, May 14, cally be entered for a chance development of tornadoes in Agriculture Secretary Tom (Continued on Page 2) 2016, come out to Pleasant to win 18 holes donated by EASTER EGG HUNT and close to the area. During Vilsack announced that the Valley Golf Course in Payne Pleasant Valley. Enjoy cof- a tornadoTAZ Constructionwatch, review tor- USDA Services Rural Child LLC Poverty and help support the 7th fee and donuts. Drinks will The Woodburn Partner- nado safety plans and be pre- Nutrition Center at the Uni- Tony A. Zartman • Travis A. Zartman TAZ Annual Relay for Life Golf also be available during the ship for Downtown Revital- pared to move to a safe place versity of Kentucky awarded Scramble. event. ization will host an Easter if conditions4376 worsen. 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Call for an Appointment Paulding County Commissioner Call 419-258-2000 for Krouse Chiropractic Paid for by: Tony Zartman for Commissioner, 419-263-1393 Angela Zartman Treasurer. 4376 Rd. 33 Payne, OH 45880 more info 110 West Oak St • Payne, OH PAGE 2 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 23, 2016 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] OBITUARIES gathering at the Niswonger one of the fastest growing around the world, including WOODBURN, IN for a full day of informa- markets in Latin Amer- Peru. Peru is also a member Michael L. Mason, 56, of tive speakers, Q&A’s and ica to all American beef of the 12-nation Trans-Pacif- Woodurn, Indiana passed away book signings. Smith will and beef products. In 2015, ic Partnership (TPP), which on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at be the featured speaker of the United States exported concluded negotiations in Parkview Regional Medical Cen- the conference. In his pre- $25.4 million in beef and October 2015 on a historic ter. His family was assisted by sentation, Smith will share beef products to Peru. Since trade agreement. Passage Dooley Funeral Home, 202 W. stories and scenes gathered the U.S.-Peru Trade Pro- of TPP by the U.S. Con- River Street, Antwerp, Ohio from his wide-ranging trav- motion Agreement (PTPA) gress will provide new mar- els to world-class gardens entered into force in 2009, ket access across the board PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR while taping programs for U.S. beef and beef products for America’s farmers and CENTER DINING CENTER his nationally syndicated have grown substantially but ranchers by lowering tariffs, MENU 3/23 - 3/29 television shows. He will have been hampered due to eliminating barriers, boost- Middle School team members include: Charles Clapsad- offer tales about many of burdensome certification re- ing exports and supporting dle, Ethan Matty, Courtney Luderman ,Joeseph Reineck 3/23 – Beef & noodles, the fascinating gardeners quirements installed by Peru jobs in America’s rural econ- ,Jonathan Clapsaddle,Megan Dearth ,Sadie Estle, Megan mashed potatoes, glazed he has met along the way - in 2003. This removes those omies. Harpel, Luke McCullough, Gillian Porter , Quincy Porter, carrots, blushing pears, din- some zany, others serious, barriers – called the export Sidney Reineck, Isaac Smalley, Sam Adams, Kyle Kelly, and ner roll, milk but all passionate about verification program – and Nicole Mobely 3/24 – Pork cutlet, baked their plants. Smith will offer assures American ranchers (“USDA…” Continued to Page 3) (Continued from Page 1) Paulding High School and potato, creamed peas, plenty of bottom-line gar- of expanded market access. Van Wert, Wood, Williams, Paulding Middle School peaches, w.w. bread, cookie, dening advice, with a dash “Since 2009, the United and children. Secretary Vil- and Wyandot counties vied teams placed 4th overall milk of down-home humor and States and Peru have enjoyed for the top four spots and and both qualified for State 3/25 – Egg and cheese lots of real-life anecdotes. one of the strongest bilater- sack made the announcement during a panel discussion on a chance to move on to the Competition in April at bake, yogurt, stewed toma- His career as a best sell- al trade relationships in the State competition. Both the OSU in Columbus. to, potatoes, tropical blend ing author, award winning Western Hemisphere, and the current state of food and fruit, milk television host and frequent today it became much stron- nutrition in America hosted 3/28 – Roasted turkey, guest on the Today Show ger,” said Vilsack after meet- by the Bipartisan Policy Cen- PAYNE ELEMENTARY MARCH STUDENTS rice pilaf, green beans, trop- have brought him nation- ing with officials from the ter. OF THE MONTH ical fruit, grape juice, dinner al acclaim, including the government of Peru. “Since “Children living in per- roll, milk prestigious 2006 National 2003, USDA and USTR have sistently poor rural areas tend 3/29 – Hamburger gravy, Medal of Honor from the worked diligently to reopen to experience worse outcomes mashed potatoes, biscuit, Garden Club of America. and expand markets once in terms of nutrition, activity, Betty salad, hot fruit com- He will be available after closed to U.S. beef. This is and obesity,” said USDA Sec- pote, fruit & grain bar, milk his lecture to sign copies of another win in a long line retary Tom Vilsack. “Despite his Garden Home series of of successes that led to a their critical role in our econ- PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR books. Along with P. Allen near-record U.S. beef and omy, too many Americans in Smith are noted industry beef product exports in 2015. rural areas are not sharing in CENTER ACTIVITIES 3/23 our nation’s economic growth – 3/29 experts who will also share The Obama Administration the stage and be available will continue to work hard and, in turn, their children for inquisitive minds. These around the world to remove have also been disproportion- 3/23 – 15th Annual ately affected. These grants noted speakers include, unfair barriers and create a Front Row: Jayden Crates, Riley Hildebrand, Emma Lyons, Health Business and Indus- more level playing for Amer- will make it possible for chil- try Fair, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 Amanda Thomsen, Barbara Hunter Lyons, Octavia Stoller, McKenzie Johnson, Martha Wise, Irvin Etienne, Maria ica’s farmers, ranchers, pro- dren in these areas to access p.m. at the Extension Build- much-needed nutrition assis- Rochon. Back Row: Gracie Shepherd, Malia Wittwer, Ka- Zampini and Pam Bennett. ducers and rural communi- tieAnna Baumle, Morgan Hefner, Mallory Moore, Zach ing; Crafts at 12:30 p.m.; ties.” tance and help close the large Grocery shopping at 1:30 Speaker bios can be found Wobler. Not pictured: Kayson Ross on the Niswonger website “Peru has been a growing food insecurity gap between p.m. urban and rural communi- at NPACVW.ORG. Of very market for American beef assistance programs. lonias and tribal reservations. 3/24 – Easter Luncheon; and this agreement will only ties.” Euchre at 9:45 a.m. & 12:15 special note, Master Gar- Summit School District Over the past seven years, deners can earn 6 CEU’s further expand opportuni- According to the USDA p.m. Economic Research Service, #54-6 (South Dakota): The USDA has enhanced federal from attending. ties for American producers Summit School District will nutrition programs, provid- 3/25 – Good Friday; and exporters,” said U.S. one-fourth (25.2 percent) of Brunch at 10:00 a.m.; Red For more information expand its backpack program ing a critical safety net for contact the Niswonger Box Trade Representative Mi- children in rural areas were Hat Day at 10:00 a.m.; Bible considered poor in 2014, com- to ensure students have access millions of American chil- Office at 419-238-6722,chael Froman. “Not many to food when school is not in dren and families. By expand- Study at 10:30 a.m. years ago, there was little pared to about one-fifth (21.1 3/28 – Raffle day; Exer- Monday – Friday from session. The district will also ing access to nutritious foods Noon - 4:00 p.m. or online American beef going to Peru, percent) of urban children. cise at 10:00 a.m.; Fingernail Thriving rural communities partner with churches and and increasing awareness at NPACVW.ORG. but through the U.S.-Peru other nonprofits to imple- about the benefits of a healthy clinic at 12:00 p.m. Trade Promotion Agree- are vital to the future of our 3/29 – Euchre at 9:45 a.m. The Niswonger is located ment the summer meal pro- lifestyle, USDA programs at 10700 SR 118 South, Van ment, and agreements like nation. They provide the vast & 12:15 p.m.; Trivia with Ni- majority of food, energy, and gram. have made a real difference in Wert, Ohio. this, we are seeing increased Texas Hunger Initiative the lives of many, promising a cole at 12:00 p.m. demand for high-quality environmental benefits to the rest of the country; are the (THI) at Baylor University: brighter, healthier future for UNITED STATES SECURES American beef.” THI will develop and support our nation. VAN WERT BLOOMS & Bilateral trade of agri- source of nearly 90 percent BLOOMS & BLOOMS! FULL ACCESS FOR U.S. of renewable water resources; the formation of Child Food March is National Nutri- BEEF AND BEEF PRODUCTS cultural, fish and forestry Security Stakeholder Coun- tion Month. Throughout the products between the Unit- and are home to important TO PERU service sector and manufac- cils to recruit new afterschool month, USDA will be high- The first ever gardening ed States and Peru topped program sponsors, increase lighting results in improving event at the Niswonger is $3 billion in 2015 and has turing hubs. Agriculture Secretary In an effort to bridge this the operating capacity of cur- nutrition and reducing food proving to be a hot ticket in grown more than 110 per- rent child nutrition program insecurity at www.medium. the tri-state area. Celebrity Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade cent since 2009. gap for rural children, grant- Representative Michael Fro- ees will use their funds to de- sponsors, and increase the com/usda-results. Garden Designer, P. Allen The agreement reached availability of school break- Smith, will be a keynote man announced that the today reflects the United velop programs and processes U.S. government has reached that help communities better fast. speaker during the Van Wert States’ negligible risk classi- For a full list of grantees Do you hate Blooms Gardening Sympo- agreement with the govern- fication for bovine spongi- coordinate existing child nu- ment of Peru to remove bar- trition programs and create and project proposals visit: sium on April 16 from 8:00 form encephalopathy (BSE) http://www.fns.usda.gov/us- writing your a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Garden en- riers for U.S. beef exports to by the World Organization solutions to target child food Peru that have remained in insecurity in order to make da-rural-child-poverty-nutri- thusiasts and friends from for Animal Health (OIE). tion-center-grants-2016 Address? surrounding states will be effect since 2003, opening Through an exchange of let- it easier for children to assistance. For example, Fulton In 2015, USDA selected ters, the United States and the University of Kentucky to Peru have agreed to changes County Schools in Kentucky REFUSE!!! recognizes that transporta- create the Rural Child Pov- in certification statements erty Nutrition Center, which that will allow beef and tion is a barrier for area families. The organization plans will administer and evaluate beef products from all fed- the grants awarded today. erally inspected U.S. estab- to create a mobile system to m! deliver meals to congregate This initiative is part of US- hyth ” lishments to be eligible for DA’s commitment to growing t R export to Peru, rather than meal sites in high need areas “ Go throughout the county as part economies, increasing invest- We’ve only those beef and beef ments, and creating oppor- products from establish- of the agency’s summer meal program. Summer meal pro- tunities in poverty-stricken Musical/Talent Show ments that participated in rural communities. Nearly Get yourself a new, the USDA Agricultural Mar- grams funded by the USDA presented by: 85 percent of America’s per- self-inking stamp keting Service (AMS) Export provided meals to students No Fuss, No Mess! in low-income areas during sistent-poverty counties are Community Health Professionals Verification (EV) programs in rural areas. Through the of Paulding under the previous certifica- the summer months when Stop in at schools are not in session and USDA StrikeForce for Rural tion requirements. Growth and Opportunity, West Bend News for a Agricultural exports have those students lose access to quick demonstration or Sat. April 9, 2016 free and reduced priced meals USDA has supported part- climbed more than 35 per- nerships and projects in over give us a call @ Paulding High/Middle School Auditeria cent in value since 2009 un- at school. Other grantee project ex- 700 persistent-poverty coun- 7:00 p.m. der the Obama Administra- ties, parishes, boroughs, Co- 419-258-2000 tion, totaling a record $919.6 amples include: Tickets: $5.00 billion over the past seven Crisp County Community years. Agricultural exports Council (Georgia): The Crisp  support more than 1 million County Community Council    Available at: American jobs. Since 2009, plans to expand the number Community Health Professionals USDA has removed numer- of summer meal program Accepting many insurances 250 Dooley Dr., Paulding, 419-399-4708 ous unfair restrictions to sites in their community in Affordable cash pay rates order to provide more foods ...And At-The-Door Day of Show U.S. trade to help farmers export more. USDA has also to children during summer For more information led more than 225 U.S. agri- months when school meal visit www.grabilleye.com Dr. Kara Laughlin New, Local Acts plus... businesses and more than service is absent. The council Acts from Previous Years Performing 20 State Departments of will also reach out to fami- 260.627.1091 lies with children to increase to beneﬁt Visiting Nurses & Hospice patient care fund Agriculture on agricultural 13818 State Street, Grabill, IN 46741 trade missions to countries their awareness of other food Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 23, 2016 NEW HAVEN CHEERLEADERS VISIT all has to do with an event sion, suicidal thoughts, pov- FRIENDSHIP & KINDNESS FOCUS that happened over 2,000 erty and shame. This book HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR years ago. The miracle of will show you the light in a FOR ANTWERP 1ST GRADERS the Hope of Easter. Hope is very dark tunnel, and give a beautiful word and a pow- you a solution to escape to the erful force. Hope encourag- other side of that tunnel and es us, motivates us, gives us find your providential desti- purpose, and impacts the nies. It will change you forev- course of our lives. There is a er, inspiring you to find hope, hope that never disappoints, change, and restoration. This the Hope of Easter. book may save your life. First Friends Church is LuLu Roman has enjoyed place where they believe God many successes in her life, still does miracles and gives but also more than her share hope in hopeless situations. of disappointments and hard- First Friends believes, church ships. She is best known for Recently, the New Hav- She shared her experienc- is not a place or a dead or- her side splitting humor and en High School cheerleaders es and important life lessons ganization, but is the living jovial disposition, but a lesser Recently Mrs. Rogge, the and kindness. Here, the first took a trip to Terre Haute, that she’s learned over the hope giving gathering to- known story lies behind those guidance counselor at An- grade girls sit in front of the Indiana to meet Holocaust years. These included selfre- gether of the body and fami- sparkling radiant eyes which twerp Local School, visited words they brainstormed survivor, Eva Mozes Kor. Ms. spect, respecting others, how ly of God. Come discover the have often been filled with the first grade classrooms to describe qualities they Kor is 82 years old and a twin to be classy young ladies, for- good news that Jesus freely tears, both of pain and of joy. at Antwerp Elementary and like and appreciate in their survivor of Dr. Mengele’s giveness and never quitting gives His love, forgiveness, LuLu is best known as taught a lesson on friendship friends. medical experiments at Aus- on your dreams. and the promise of eter- the most requested female chwitz Concentration Camp. The cheerleaders really nal life. This Easter Sunday, cast member on the long (Continued on Page 8) of March, FEMA and the She is the founder of CAN- enjoyed their unique experi- First Friends Church wants running hit television Show by storm spotters. If a torna- National Weather Service DLES Holocaust Museum in ence and learned a lot from to help you, your family and “Hee Haw.” The show ran do warning is issued for your kickoff Severe Weather Safe- Terre Haute. In addition, she Ms. Kor. One cheerleader neighbors celebrate in a new from 1969-1993. LuLu is also area, do not stop to take pic- ty Month, promoting flood, travels the country and world stated that “her time with Ms. way: Join us this Easter Sun- known for her accomplished tures or shoot video. Seek safe severe weather and tornado for Holocaust education, but Kor was probably the coolest day at their Hope of Easter and celebrated songwriting shelter immediately. Many safety. very importantly to promote thing she’s ever done.” service 10:30 am as they cel- and singing all over the world. Ohio counties have outdoor Know the difference peace and understanding. ebrate how Jesus’s resurrec- A native of Dallas, TX, warning sirens that sound between flood warnings, tion changed everything and LuLu was born in a home for during storm warnings. Con- watches and advisories. BIBLE QUESTIONS: ON THE tions as sons. These verses bring us hope even today. unwed mothers, and placed tinue to listen to your NOAA A Flash Flood Warning is LORD’S CHURCH teach us that Christ came First Friends Church is locat- in an orphan’s home shortly Weather Radio or TV or ra- issued by the NWS when flash at the right time (fullness). ed at 210 South Franklin St. after birth. She was born with dio newscasts for up-to-date flooding is imminent or oc- (corner of S. Franklin & Cen- a thyroid dysfunction, and By: James Potter, Oakwood Christ was born of woman: weather information. curring. If you are in a flood- tral) in Van Wert. For more it would be in the orphan’s Church of Christ Luke 1:31-33: verse 31 and be- Another way to receive prone area, move to higher information, please contact home that she first endured A. Galatians 4:4-5: But hold you will conceive in your notification of severe weath- ground immediately. A flash Pastor Paul Hamrick at 419- the pain of being unaccepted when the fullness of the time womb and bring forth a son er and other emergencies is flood is a sudden violent flood 771-9378. because of her weight. Her had come, God sent forth His and shall call His name Jesus. through your mobile device. that can take from minutes to weight made her the brunt son, born of a woman, born Verse 32 He will be great, and Wireless Emergency Alerts hours to develop. LET RIVERSIDE YOUTH of much name-calling and under the law. Verse 5 to re- will be called the son of the (WEA) are emergency mes- A Flood Warning is issued teasing, and also prevented deem those who were under Highest (God), and the Lord BAKE FOR YOU! sages sent by authorized gov- when the hazardous weather her from being adopted into a the law, that we might receive will give the throne of His ernment alerting authorities event is imminent or already loving home. It was then she the adoption as sons. NKJV. father David; Verse 33 and On Saturday, March through your mobile carri- happening. Listen to EAS learned to use her sense of hu- 1. What time had come? He will reign over the house 26th, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 er. WEAs can alert you of messages for possible evacua- mor as a defense mechanism. 2. Who did God send of Jacob forever and of His p.m., the Riverside Youth of extreme weather warnings, tion orders. LuLu’s sense of humor later forth? kingdom there will be no end. Riverside Christian Church local emergencies requiring A Flood Watch is issued evolved into a highly success- 3. Who was born of wom- The word kingdom means in Antwerp will be set up evacuation or immediate when conditions are favorable ful career as an actress and an? God’s rule within Christians at the Antwerp Exchange action, AMBER Alerts, and for flooding to occur. A watch comedienne with a lead role 4. Born under what law? while on earth. Christ set up Bank with a variety of baked Presidential Alerts during a does not mean flooding will on “Hee Haw.” However, suc- 5. What was God going to the church (kingdom as God goods for everyone! Don’t national emergency. occur, but it is possible. cess and wealth proved poi- do to those under the law? had planned before the earth have time to make that des- Paulding County will take A Flood Advisory is is- sonous to the young actress. 6. What would they re- was created.); 7. It means var- sert for Easter dinner? They part in the Statewide Out- sued when flooding is not LuLu’s search for acceptance ceive after being redeemed? iegated or multi-faceted, God have you covered. door Warning Siren Test on expected to be bad enough and happiness eventually B. Ephesians 3:10-11:v through the church would This baked goods event Wednesday March 23rd, 2016 to issue a warning. However, lead her to a drug addiction, 10 to the intent that now the display His wisdom in its rich will help support the youth at 1:00pm Schools will take the weather event could cause which sent her down a spiral manifold wisdom of God variety. as they are preparing to part in the statewide tornado significant inconvenience. that nearly destroyed her life might be made known by “Ol Baldy says bye for now attend a Christ In Youth drill next week as well. It is Caution should be exercised. and career in 1971. the church to the principal- but continue to pray, read and event in Indiana in April. encouraged that you consid- During any weather event In 1973, a chance meeting ities and powers in heavenly study for you also will be able The Believe conference is a er going over and reviewing (flood watches, tornado with an old friend lead her to places, verse 11 according to to understand the New Testa- weekend of revival and ded- your severe weather plan at warnings, severe thunder- discover a new found faith in the eternal purpose which He ment. ication designed especially work as well. Remember this storms), continue listening the Lord, and changed her life (God) accomplished in Christ for Junior High age young simple acronym… to local weather reports via forever. It was in this revela- Jesus our Lord. THE HOPE OF EASTER people. During tornado drills or radio, television or NOAA tion that she discovered she 7. What does manifold actual tornado warnings, re- Weather Radio. had a hidden talent in her wisdom of God mean? Today’s society is filled LULU ROMAN FROM “HEE- member to DUCK! Paulding County will be voice. LuLu then began sing- I am available for com- with despair, political unrest, HAW” TO BE AT LIFE- D – Go DOWN to the low- taking part in the statewide ing Gospel music, and even- ments, questions or to assist international terrorism, eco- est level elementary school Severe BRIDGE CHURCH tually introduced it to “Hee someone who needs some nomic struggles, and hope- U – Get UNDER some- Weather Awareness Poster Haw.” help. James Potter 419-393- lessness. Everything we once thing (such as a basement contest. Students in the 1st Come and have a Hee Haw LuLu’s new found career 4775 or e-mail at jsp1941@ put our trust in, economical- staircase or heavy table or grade through 6th grade have of a good time with Lulu Ro- as a vocalist proved to be very yahoo.com also there is the ly, governmentally, and so- desk) the opportunity to compete. man, who starred on the hit successful. She is the recip- editor/proofreader 419-399- cietally, has been shattered. C – COVER your head As part of the 2016 Severe televeision show ‘Hee Haw’ ient of a Dove award. She is 5022. Jesus loves you and so Is there still hope left in the K – KEEP in shelter until Weather Awareness cam- Lulu will share her story of also a member of the Country does the churches of Christ. world today? Could you use the storm has passed paign, the Ohio Committee being an orphan and growing Gospel Music and Christian Answers to today’s ques- more hope in your life today? Know Your Risk – Learn for Severe Weather Aware- up in a children’s home to be- Music halls of fame. LuLu tions: We the people of First and understand the differ- ness, in cooperation with the coming a comedian and sing- has also been honored with 1. Fullness of time.; 2. His Friends Church in Van Wert ent types of weather hazards National Weather Service, is er on the hit show. She will be the JD Sumner Living Leg- son Jesus.; 3. Jesus; 4. Moses’ still believe there is hope for that occur in Ohio. Know sponsoring its annual Severe at the Lifebride Church, 12719 end Award and named Fa- law; 5. Redeem back; 6. Adop- today and tomorrow and it how severe weather could Weather Awareness Poster Corbin Rd., Fort Wayne, IN. vorite Crossover Artist by the on Saturday April 2, 2016 impact your household, your Contest. This contest is open FURNITURE & CountryGospel Music As- job, your community. Ohio’s to all Ohio students in first from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. sociation. The TV Land net- FLOOR COVERING This event is to help for the springtime hazards include through sixth grade and in- work also awarded LuLu with tornadoes, thunderstorms, dividualized instruction (spe- publishing and release of the their prestigious Entertainer’s book “THE PROSTITUTES floods, and even snowstorms cial education) classes. Award. through early spring. Visit Participation is encour- Tony Wilson Kathy Wilson DAUGHTER” To date, LuLu has recorded (260) 627-2114 (260) 434-1469 The Prostitutes Daughter the OCSWA website at www. aged by all public, private and 21 albums and is still singing weathersafety.ohio.gov to home schools. This drawing State Road 1 in Leo 14/69 Furniture Mall is a book about the life story in churches, seminars, fairs, Fort Wayne view current weather in Ohio, contest serves as a valuable of Jodie Ballenger. 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Jodie Ballenger 765 – 356 – DENNIS RECKER tion, gangs, violence, jail and 2875 or email jodieballeng- FORD 260-632-4898 prison, sexual and domestic Cell: 419-786-0889 [email protected] Business: 419-399-2555 abuse, sex trafficking, depres- [email protected] PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 23, 2016 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] nology upgrades, product crafts, bake good items and can help him forget.” Follow SPRING OPERETTA LETS developments, branch office a delicious lunch. For more with us in this play as the construction and renova- information, please contact entire family and neighbors STUDENTS SHINE tions, and branch purchas- Virginai Kunesh at 419– live through Good Friday and es. Currently, Sant serves on 258–0065 or Rita Brinkman Easter Sunday and how it af- the board of directors for the at 419–258–6361. fects their lives. The play is Knox County Chamber of written by Alberta Hawse and Commerce, The Area Devel- IDENTITY OF JESUS EXAM- produced by special arrange- opment Foundation of Knox INED AT LIFETREE CAFÉ ment with Eldridge Publish- County; on the COTC Knox ing Company. It is directed County Advisory Board, The historical Jesus will by Dawn Patterson and pro- HopeNow Furniture Bank be considered at Lifetree Café duced by Peter Greer. Advisory Board; serves on Thursday, March 31, from Following is the cast of as treasurer for Friends of 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. this play: Hospice of Knox County, The program, titled “Who Enoch – A respectable, and treasurer for Hospice of Was Jesus—Really?” features middle-aged doctor – Dick MR. ROBERT L. MOORE TO North Central Ohio. In ad- an filmed interview with Greg Hall; Julia – His wife – Dawn SPEAK AT MVNU COM- dition she is the 2015-2016 Stier, author of Outbreak, and Patterson; Michal – Julia’s MENCEMENT Campaign Chair for United Rick Lawrence, author of The niece and Enoch’s assis- Way of Knox County and is Jesus-Centered Life. tant – Mercedes Moncivais; Mr. Robert L. Moore, a member of Mount Vernon Both men share their in- Malchus –Chief servant for J.D., attorney at law, will be Rotary. sights about the historical Je- Caiaphas, the High Priest – Central Lutheran shares death and resurrection are speaking at Mount Vernon For more information on sus and what influenced their Peter Greer; Huldah – Neigh- God’s love through musical for everybody throughout Nazarene University’s com- commencement visit www. conclusions about the identity borly grandmother – Lyda production history. mencement ceremony on mvnu.edu/commencement. of Jesus. Cutchin; Rebecca – Huldah’s Central Lutheran School With catchy music and Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Mount Vernon Nazarene Polls indicate a large ma- granddaughter – Lacy Patter- students took the stage this lyrics, every student in the 10:00 a.m., to celebrate the University is a private, four- jority of Americans believe son; Sound and Light Tech – week in a production that second and third grade par- graduation of the MVNU year, intentionally Christian Jesus walked the earth. But Tom Cutchin spans centuries, from Bib- ticipates in a role, whether Class of 2016. Prior to grad- teaching university for tradi- a smaller percentage say he On Easter Sunday (March lical times to the 1980’s, it’s singing in the choir, act- uation day, Dr. Douglas W. tional age students, graduate should be considered the Son 27), there will be a Sunrise thanks to an abandoned ing on stage or performing Boquist, MVNU Trustee students and working adults. of God. Easter Cantata at 7:00 a.m.. time machine and some cu- choreography. The musical With a 327-acre main cam- The cantata is Champion of and Pastor of Lima Com- Participants will have the rious kids. gives students confidence in pus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Love. This cantata was cre- munity Church, will be opportunity to share their Central Lutheran’s pro- front of an audience while speaking at Baccalaureate and several convenient own thoughts concerning the ated by Russell Mauldin & Graduate and Professional Sue C. Smith, arranged by duction of Back to the immersing them in a full on Friday, April 29, 2016, at identity of Jesus. Cross, performed by the stage production. 7:00 p.m. Studies locations throughout Admission to the 60-min- Russell Mauldin, and under the state, MVNU empha- the direction of Dawn Pat- second and third graders, “One of the most fun Mr. Robert L. Moore is ute event is free. Lifetree Café transported audiences to things is that the fourth sizes academic excellence, is located in The Bachwell terson. The cantata begins a Christian attorney who the 1920’s, 60’s, 80’s and through eighth graders practices in Willoughby spiritual growth and service Center for Music and Dance with the rousing theme song, the time of Christ, where know how it feels and they Hills, Ohio, and is an act- to community and church. at 116 N. Washington Street, “Champion of Love” The can- ing judge and magistrate in MVNU offers an afford- Van Wert, Ohio. Please enter tata then moves to “No More students sing about Jesus’ wear their t-shirts from the Painesville Municipal able education to more than through the handicap acces- Waiting with He Is Here”. love while enjoying cultural their show,” says Phyllis Court. Prior to his private 2,100 students from 28 states sible door on Court Street. We then realize that “His rea- nods to various eras. Hockemeyer. “[Because] the practice, Moore served in and 16 countries/U.S. terri- Parking is available in the son for coming would only Central Lutheran School students are all given a part the U.S. Marines JAG as a tories. Courthouse Lots. be fulfilled on a hill far away, has a long tradition with they can step into, they re- law clerk, where he earned Lifetree Café is a place nailed to a rugged cross” their spring operetta, which member the history of being the Navy Achievement EASTER EGG HUNT @ where people gather for con- with the lyrical medley “The started in 1978. This full in the operetta.” Medal. Moore is the found- PAULDING CHURCH OF versation about life and faith Wonderful Cross with This Is musical production includes While last year’s oper- er and executive director NAZARENE in a casual, comfortable set- Amazing Grace”. This song singing, acting, choreog- etta focused on the theme of of Five Loaves, Inc., a non- ting. Questions about Life- contains a duet by Jay Dial raphy and a full set. It’s an Daniel in the lion’s den, this profit charity. He also serves Paulding Church of the tree may be directed to First and Lisa Dial. We then see equal partnership between year’s musical took cultural on the board of Painesville Nazarene, 210 Dooley Drive, United Methodist Church at that “our sin required a hero the second and third grade references and popular eras Church of the Nazarene, as will be hosting an Easter egg 419-238-0631 or firstchurch@ who would lay down His life teachers who include Mary to make a point about how as a sacrifice” in “And Can the President of the North- hunt March 26th, at 10:00 wcoil.com. Potter, Anne Hess, James Christ changed history. east Ohio Chapter of the a.m. There will also be a skit It Be? with Near the Cross”. Next, “we stand at His cross, Aumick, and Phyllis Hocke- “Maybe [the message] Christian Legal Society, and on why we celebrate Eas- EASTER SERVICE AT LATTY meyer. While the operetta will get through to one fam- as a board member of Life- ter and games. Cookies and FRIENDS UNITED METHOD- speechless” in “You Thought of Us”. This song contains provides a valuable immer- ily,” Anne Hess says. “It’s line, Inc. in Lake County, drinks will be served. For IST CHURCH sive arts experience, it also a lot of fun and the core of Ohio. more information please call solos and a duet by Dick Hall and Annette Ruppert. Next “teaches [students] to serve everything we do. It’s about A 1979 graduate from the church at 419-399-3932. Latty Friends United the Lord at a very young our salvation and sharing it MVNU, Dr. Douglas W. we have the moving “Worthy Methodist Church will be age,” says teacher, Mary with others.” Boquist went on to earn his DIVINE MERCY CATHOLIC’S Is the Lamb Medley with Ag- having Easter Sunrise Service nus Dei” and “Worthy Is the Potter. Though the play is a fun Master of Arts (Theologi- SPRING CRAFT SHOW 7:00 a.m. on March 27, 2016. cal Communication) and Lamb”. This is followed by the But they couldn’t do it musical experience for the Breakfast and fellowship intense “My Savior, My God”. without the generous help students, the real point of Doctor of Ministry (Spiri- Divine Mercy Catholic follow in church basement. tual Formation) from Ash- We will conclude the cantata of volunteers and parents, Central’s spring operetta Parish in Antwerp, Ohio All are welcome! The church with a reprise of the theme who provide the behind- is teaching families about land Theological Seminary. sponsoring their spring craft building is located at 313 Since then, he has pastored song, “Champion of Love Fi- the-scenes help for the pro- Christ’s sacrifice for us. Be- show and luncheon on Satur- Lewis Street, Latty, Ohio. nale” which contains “Cham- duction. cause of its message, the op- at Bedford Church of the day, April 2nd from 9:00 a.m. pion of Love” and “Crown “It’s a way of getting par- eretta has become a valuable Nazarene in Bedford, Ohio, – 2:00 p.m. HOLY WEEK ACTIVITIES AT and New Hope Community Him with Many Crowns”. ents involved, [whether it’s] school tradition for Central, This event showcas- WOODBURN UNITED METH- Members of the Woodurn Church in Bordman, Ohio. es many local talents with donating a prop, helping impacting students and Mrs. Vickie A. Sant will ODIST CHURCH Choir are: with cookies, painting the teachers alike. unique and interwsting Soprano – Lisa Dial, An- speak at the Non-Tradition- items, including handbags, sets,” says Phyllis Hocke- “By the time we’ve al Graduate and Profession- There will be many oppor- nette Ruppert, Patti Shuler; meyer. “One [volunteer] worked through this for clothing apparel, jewelry, tunities for worship during Alto – Lyda Cutchin, Di- al Studies Commencement scented soaps, candles, floral is a dance instructor who six to seven weeks, you’re ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Sant Holy Week at Woodburn ane Hall, Karen Stir, LaVon and wreath arrangements, Womack; Baritone – Dick doesn’t have a child [at Cen- at your weakest moment,” currently works as the Pres- United Methodist Church. tral] and another has grown adds Phyllis. “You’re tired. wood items and many other The Holy Week services Hall; Bass – Tom Cutchin, ident of First-Knox National items, too numerous to men- children. It makes it a com- Then God’s Word hits you Bank where she directs bank begin with a Maundy Thurs- Jay Dial, Dan Stir; Narrators tion. day Service on Thursday, – Dan Stir, Karen Stir; Sound munity thing.” on your head. That’s what projects such as computer We will also have our Back to the Cross opens you want for the audience. system conversions, tech- March 24 at 7:00 p.m. This Tech – Sean Patterson delicious bake featuring will be a traditional worship The Cantata will be fol- in CW Worthington Park All glory goes to God.” our Divine Mercy Famous service including Commu- lowed by an Easter Breakfast and Prayer Garden with Handmade Noodles. They GET YOU MESSAGE nion. Communion at Wood- at 8:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Norman, his sister Ava, and HAVE A WEDDING, also include wide variety of burn Methodist is open to Hall provided by the United her friend, Morgan. The OUT IN THE ENGAGEMENT breads, pies and many other any who wish to come to the Methodist Men and an Eas- kids stumble upon a time Lutheran Church OR ANNIVERSARY? goodies made special by the Lord’s Table. ter Egg Hunt for the children. machine, which suddenly WEST BEND NEWS. ladies of Divine Mercy. (Th e Lutheran Church On Friday, March 25, there There will be a free-will dona- comes to life and transports Missouri Synod) Let your friends and Lunch will be available, will be a Community Good tion for the breakfast. them to a new decade in the neighbors know for which includes delicious Friday service at 1:00 p.m. at The traditional Easter Ser- same park. The time travel- WORSHIP homemade soups, sandwich- News items FREE in the Edgerton Wesleyan Church. vice will be held at 9:00 a.m. ers jump through various SCHEDULE es and homemade pies. Car- This will be a Traditional Ser- and will also have Commu- are always West Bend News. ry–outs will also be available. eras, meeting the original Heritage Service (pictures are extra) vice. nion that is open to all. There C.W. Worthington, who do- Every Sunday at 8:00 A.M. Please plan to attend and Then, on Good Friday eve- will be no Sunday School free!!! bring a friend for our many nated the land for the prayer 1st & 5th Sunday at 10:30 A.M. ning (March 25) at 7:00 p.m., class following the service, so garden. But time travel has Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. there will be a performance of that everyone can get to fam- its downside when Morgan Contemporary Service the drama, Thunder Over the ily dinners. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday’s ood Friday changes history and C.W. G House. “Enoch is a respected Pastor Terry McDon- at 10:30 A.M. ald and all the members of doesn’t donate the land. physician in Jerusalem now, Back in the future, they re- Bible Study & but he cannot forget how he Woodburn United Methodist Sunday School Menu: Fish French Fries or Church would like to welcome alize they need to return to Every Sunday at 9:15 A.M. .00FISH FRY was laughed out of his home $ 9 Baked Potato, in Capernaum. He had de- all to participate in the Holy the 1920’s to fix history, but $ .00 Baked Beans, instead land in the 1960’s, Call for summer schedule Adults .. 7 .00 Cole Slaw, clared a child dead and Jesus, Week activities. Woodburn Seniors . $ 5 Dessert & Drinks 1970’s, and the Garden of Kids..... saying she was just sleeping, United Methodist Church is located on 4300 Becker Road Gethsemane. Seeing Jesus, Join us for th made her live. It’s a bitterness March 25 , 11:00AM-7:00PM in Enoch’s soul that neither behind the Woodburn Xpress Morgan realizes Christ’s Carry-out Available! his wife, Julia, nor his niece Service Station in the middle sacrifice was for her. Back to EASTER Antwerp Presbyterian Church and trusted assistant, Michal, of Woodburn. the Cross shows how Jesus’ th 126 W. River St., Antwerp, OH Sun, March 27 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 23, 2016 Editor’s Note: We here at admissions and proceeds friendly. ther was born in Poland, but the West Bend News print all from sales of items in the What if Trump peo- no one is asking me for my “Letters to the Editor” because concession stand all go to ple showed up and tried to birth certificate. Maybe it has The West Bend News we believe that everyone has the “Paulding County Area start something? That ru- something to do with the col- a Constitutional right to free- Support Society” (former- mor had been hovering for or of my skin.” READER PICK-UP LOCATIONS dom of the press. In saying ly known as the Paulding several days, but here in the “I’m opposed to death pen- OHIO LOCATIONS ty Senior Center, Rite Aid, Ace that, we do not necessarily County Society for Crippled midst of this crowd nothing alty. In a world where there is Antwerp: Country Time Mar- Hardware, Gorrell Bros., Albert agree with the content that Children & Adults) abbrevi- seemed more preposterous. so much violence, the state ket, Antwerp Branch Library, An- Automotive, Paulding Court- is printed. We are just the ated “P.A.S.S.”) In addition “If Trump people show up we should not be a part of that.” twerp Pharmacy, H20, Antwerp house, Paulding Co. Bookmobile, Susie’s Bakery, Paulding VFW messengers. The name of the to enjoying great basketball need to show them love,” a Finally and, it almost Exchange Bank, Hometown Pan- Post 587, Paulding Co. OSU Ex- person who wrote the letter is (and a visit with your local woman standing nearby said. seemed, reluctantly, Sanders try, Pop-N-Brew, The Rootbeer tension Office, Paulding County placed at the end of each arti- neighbor!), your attendance “Welcome them! Invite them brought up the matter of war. Stand, Agora, Pit-Stop cle. To be considered for publi- at this long running charity to be one of us!” This was the He condemned the Iraq inva- Historical Society, Paulding Co. Bryan: Chief, Town & Country, cation, letters must be no lon- event will provide funds that sort of energy that infused sion as one of the worst blun- Sheriff’s Office McDonald’s, Bryan Senior Cen- ger than 1000 words, and you are distributed by the ‘Pauld- the crowd. If nothing else, it ders in American history and Payne: Lichty’s Barber Shop, ter, Walmart must provide a name along ing Area Support Society’ flooded the cold March night added: “I will do everything Payne Super Valu, Antwerp Ex- with a phone number and/or (‘P.A.S.S.’) throughout the with warmth. I can to see that the men and Cecil: Maramart, Vagabond change Bank, Maramart, Payne email to confirm validity of coming year for medical ex- And people chanted: “This women in the military do Charloe: Charloe Store Branch Library, Puckerbrush content. You can respond or penses, physical, occupational is what democracy looks not get sucked into perpetual Continental: Okuley’s Pharma- Pizza submit a new letter by email, and speech therapy, applianc- like!” war.” cy, Dollar General, ACE Hard- Scott: Scott Variety Store Oh, Lord. USPS or fax. es such as wheel chairs, braces Yeah, this is what de- ware Sherwood: Sherwood Post Of- What I thought was: May- Responses need to be re- and much more to those with mocracy looks like, on both De ance: Newman’s Carry Out,  ce, Village Food Emporium, be they’re right. A day and a ceived by Friday at 5:00 pm disabilities and birth defects. the inside and the outside. Butt Hutt, Chief, Senior Center, Sherwood Bank, half later, as I write, I’m still to be considered for the next Proceeds from the Marathon I hear the words of the one Walmart, Big Lots, Cabin Fever transfixed by those words, Van Wert: Pak-A-Sak, Family publication. We reserve the along with monies received major-party candidate who Coffee, Cabbage Patch Conve- even though all the energy Video, Orchard Tree, Lee’s Ace right to edit for length, content from the annual mailing dares to question America’s nience Store and worthiness. campaign, allows the ‘Soci- has scattered. Democracy is militarized relationship with Hardware, Main Street Market, ety’ to assist upwards of 150 about the depth of participa- the rest of the world. I also Edgerton: Marathon, Valero, Walmart email: [email protected] Kaiser Supermarket, Utilities Of- children and adults annually tion, not about winning and hear the wiggle room. I wish INDIANA LOCATIONS fax: 419-258-1313 within Paulding County. The losing. And something is hap- Sanders’ stance on war and  ce, Napa USPS: West Bend News all-volunteer group accepts pening this election cycle that the unfathomable U.S. mili- Grover Hill: Ross’ Gas Station, Fort Wayne: Walmart (Mays- PO Box 1008 and screens applications from is opening up a participatory tary budget had the certain- N&N Quick Stop ville Rd.) Antwerp, OH 45813 those requesting assistance. consciousness I haven’t felt, at ty of most of his other policy Grabill: Do-It Best Hardware, Grabill: Save-A-Lot, Grabill For a fulfilling and fun least at the national level, in positions; and I wonder if his Save-A-Lot, Grabill Country Sales Hardware, Grabill Country Sales four decades. LETTER TO THE EDITOR time this Easter weekend, I momentum — his reach into Hicksville: Cline’s Market, Harlan: Marathon, Harlan Do- What I want is more than encourage folks of all ages to the soul of the electorate — Hickory Hills Golf Course, nuts, Harlan Cafe, iAB Bank make a real effort to attend a fleeting image of democra- would be more powerful if MARCH MADNESS BAS- Sailers, Shell Station, Lassus Hoagland: Mel’s Town Market, KETBALL… in Paulding this most worthwhile Pauld- cy on a bitter Chicago night. that were the case. I want a lasting sense of social Handy Dandy, McDonald’s, Hoagland Pizza Pub County! ing County charity event and I know this much. When I H20, Senior Center its ‘version’ of “March Mad- involvement and participa- hear someone dismiss Sand- Monroeville: Mel’s Deli, The For the 38th years in a row, Latty: Kohart’s Surplus & Sal- folks who live in Paulding ness Basketball” . “You won’t tion in crucial change. This ers’ social programs, such as Village of Heritage, Phillips 66 County and the surrounding be disappointed, I guarantee is what democracy looks like. free college tuition, on the vage. Country Inn Living Center Gas Station, Dollar General area will have the opportu- it!” Democracy is the precondi- grounds that “the money’s Melrose: Uncle Fudd’s Diner, New Haven: Curves, Milan Cen- nity to enjoy our local inter- —Jim Hooker tion of social evolution. And not there,” I will ask why no- Morning Star Convenience Store ter, New Haven Branch Library, pretation of ‘MARCH MAD- Paulding Co. native for this to occur at the na- body ever says: “We can’t de- Oakwood: Rhees’ Market, The Ken’s Meat Market, New Hav- NESS BASKETBALL’…. the Mesa, AZ tional and global level — for velop the next generation of Landing Strip, The Oakleaf, en Bakery, Paterson Hardware, 38th Annual 24 HR. Charity society to reorganize itself in nuclear weapons; the money’s Cooper Community Branch Li- Richard’s Restaurant, New Haven Basketball Marathon begin- THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY a way that defangs the four just not there!” brary, TrueValue Hardware Chamber, Crumback Chevrolet horsemen of social collapse: When it comes to milita- ning 4:55 p.m. Friday after- LOOKS LIKE Paulding: Paulding Co. Car- Woodburn: Clip -N- Tan, Jim’s noon at the Payne Elementary war, poverty, racism and cli- rism, I have yet to see what mate change — we have to be democracy looks like. negie Library, Chief, Corner Pizza, Woodburn Hardware, Bob’s Gymnasium on West Town- By: Robert C. Koehler Market, Integrity Ford, Napa Restaurant, Woodburn Xpress, line St. in Payne. This “MAD- The snaking line was more engaged not as spectators but Robert Koehler, syndicated at the level of every human by PeaceVoice, is a Chicago True Value, Maramart, Dollar Country Oasis, Woodburn Branch NESS” continues throughout than a mile long. Thousands General, Dairy Queen, Holly Library, Financial Partners, Love’s of us had been waiting for soul. award-winning journalist and the night and through the Wood and Vine, Paulding Coun- Travel Center, Feders day on Saturday, ending with hours in the bitter cold to get The doors opened. A huge editor. segment of the waiting crowd the closing ceremonies and into Chicago’s Auditorium Read it online for FREE at westbendnews.net awards presentation at 8:00 Theatre to hear Bernie Sand- did not get in, but I made it. KEEPING YOU ON THE p.m. ers speak. It was Monday Wow. A burst of light and ROAD Friday’s opening game pits night. The Illinois and four warmth in the old historic beads are embedded into the crashes resulting from vehi- the always very tough, tal- other state primaries were the theater. Speakers address the Learn about three tools material and reflect light from cles leaving the roadway. ented and State ranked P.C. next day and, as has been the crowd. Someone says: “The INDOT uses on the road to headlights back to the driver. Rumble Stripes: Tigers against the Marathon case for the last three weeks only thing that’s been able to keep motorists safe Rumble Strips: INDOT also uses rumble Committee. 104 additional now, the fate of the country trump hatred and fear is beau- Reflective PavementRumble strips are anoth- stripes, which are corruga- teams, with over 1000 out- — and the planet — seemed ty and love.” Old rock music Markings: er tool INDOT uses to keep tions cut into the road lo- standing player participants to hang in the balance. fills the air. Twenty-some- All INDOT roads use re- you on the road. A rumble cated within the center line will compete in the 52 games Signs were everywhere: A things get up and start to flective paint, also known as strip consists of corrugations and edge line with reflective that follow, vying for top FUTURE TO BELIEVE IN, dance. A mom in front of me reflective pavement mark- cut into the roadway to create pavement markings; these honors in the seven differ- of course. And FEEL THE is holding a month-old baby, ings. There are federal guide- vibration and sound to alert also run perpendicular to the ent ‘divisions’ that include: BERN and variations there- and I can hardly contain my lines for reflective pavement drivers when they are leaving road. Rumble stripes have MINI-TOTS; TOTS; MINI- of. BERNIE: PROPHET, emotions. markings depending on traf- their lane. Rumble strips are been found to be more effec- YOUTH; YOUTH; CO-ED; HILLARY: PROFIT. And my The candidate himself fic volumes of the roadway, located on the outside of the tive in reducing severe crash- WOMEN AND MEN. Teams favorite: SHAMANS FOR didn’t step onto the stage till but INDOT uses this tool on edge line, and run perpendic- es than solely using raised such as “She Picked the Col- SANDERS. 11 p.m. He went nonstop for every road to help drivers stay ular to the road. They have pavement markers—especial- or”, “Dirty Old Men”, “Wal- The elevated train — Chi- about 40 minutes, addressing, in their lanes. What makes been proven to be extremely ly in high traffic areas. nut Street Warriors”, “Pulling cago’s L — rattled and clat- by my count, 15 issues, none paint reflective? Tiny glass effective in reducing severe Hose Since 1887” and “Yep, tered overhead at regular in- of which — of course — were part of the media coverage of We Are Still 2 Old 4 This” tervals, adding random noise the primaries. Here are a few will be ‘battling the boards’ to the windy, exhilarating highlights: in their respective games that night. Cheers erupted here • “This is the wealthiest Start signing up for start promptly on the hour and there for no apparent country in the history of the and half-hour. reason. The camaraderie was world. We need to invest in Team entry fees, door joyous. Even the police were our children. Get our prior- Home ities right. We are not going to be shutting down schools while Wall Street makes huge profits. . . . No more water sys- Delivery Thank You tems that poison children.” Receive 51 issues for only • “This should be a coun- $32.18 per year. What a great deal! For your Complimentary Vote! try with the highest voter turnout, not one of the low- Delivery to: Lou Ann Wannemacher, est.” Name: ______• “Together we are going Paulding County Treasurer Address: ______to repair a broken criminal Mail this form justice system. . . . We need to ______Paid for by Lou Ann Wannemacher, 5440 Rd. 47, Payne, OH along with your demilitarize the police.” City ______State _____ Zip ______• “Substance abuse is a check to: health issue, not a criminal Phone: ______issue. We need to rethink the Email: ______West Bend News All Service so-called war on drugs.” PO Box 1008 Is this a gift? 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KRIDER NAMED AS are out of the war now. came in and tried to take the lars from the excise tax reve- The Service apportions HUSTED’S DIRECTOR OF We lined up four abreast at fort, but the American’s held nues will be allocated to the the funds to all 50 states and POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE about four hundred feet alti- out. Service’s Midwest Region. territories through the Pitt- tude and we went home to our The French navy blocked The Midwest Region’s eight man-Robertson Wildlife Res- AFFAIRS air base as fast as possible. up any and all access to York- states receiving this funding toration and Dingell-Johnson We sat around the bar- town and after a few weeks through the Service’s Wildlife Sport Fish Restoration pro- Ohio Secretary of State racks and talked for hours the British ran out of supplies and Sport Fish Restoration grams. Revenues come from Jon Husted announced he on the good day we had. We and Cornwallis was forced to Program include Illinois, In- excise taxes generated by the will name Stephanie Ranade ruined that rail yard, one lo- surrender. diana, Iowa, Michigan, Min- sale of sporting firearms, Krider to serve as his Direc- comotive, eighteen rail cars At the battle of Yorktown nesota, Missouri, Ohio and ammunition, archery equip- tor of Policy and Legislative and destroyed eighteen brand the French had more soldiers Wisconsin. ment, fishing equipment and Affairs. new King Tiger Tanks. We than the Americans, we never “Everyone benefits from tackle, and electric outboard The Legislative Affairs -Di THE LOBO TANK BUSTERS were very proud of what we could have won that war with this program whether or not motors. Recreational boaters vision is charged with acting accomplished today. out the French. If it hadn’t they hunt, fish or boat,” said also contribute to the pro- as the Secretary’s liaison to One of the pilots got a been for the French’s help, Service Midwest Regional Di- gram through fuel taxes on the leadership and members By: Stan Jordan of the Ohio General Assem- We loaded up this morn- package from home with cake we would still be part of En- rector Tom Melius. “In many motorboats and small en- and cookies in it. Col. Baine- gland. cases the parks where we gines. bly as well as the Governor ing with extra fuel tanks and and other executive of- a full load of rockets and bridge sent us down to the watch birds, the public trails The Pittman-Robertson mess hall for coffee and we we hike on and the wildlife Wildlife Restoration Pro- fice-holders. headed east into Germany “Stephanie has spent to a city called Magdeburg. talked well into the night. we observe would not exist gram apportionment for What a day, what a day! without the funding provided 2016 totals $695 million. The many years building a trust- Col. Bainebridge told us that ed relationship with legisla- somewhere in that area is an See Ya! by hunters, shooters, anglers Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish and boaters. The Service’s Restoration Program appor- tive leaders on both sides of underground tank factory. the aisle as well as advocates That is where the new King Midwest Wildlife and Sport tionment for 2016 totals $361 Fish Restoration Program is million. across the political spectrum Tiger Tank is made. He said, and I am very pleased she “We can’t find the factory to leaving a lasting legacy for The Service’s Wildlife and our nation’s outdoor heri- Sport Fish Restoration Pro- has agreed to put her wealth bomb it, but there is a big rail of experience to work on be- yard there where they load tage.” gram reimburses up to 75 Being a recipient of the us- percent of the cost of each el- half of the people of Ohio in the tanks on flat cars.” The her new position,” Secretary Col. wants us to go see how er-generated funding for de- igible project, while state fish cades, the Ohio Department and wildlife agencies con- Husted said. much damage we can do. Stephanie Ranade Krider We stayed low to the of Natural Resources will re- tribute a minimum of 25 per- ceive $21.7 million from the cent, generally using hunting has served in different capac- ground and made a big swing BENITO MUSSOLINI – EL ities at Ohio Right to Life for around to the east and we Service’s Wildlife and Sport and fishing license revenues DUECHE OF ITALY Fish Restoration Program. as the required non-federal a total of five years, current- passed the big rail yard off to ly holding the post of Exec- our left. We got a straddle of These dollars will be entirely match. For information on ME AND THE FRENCH By: Stan Jordan invested in restoring and con- funding for each state, visit utive Director. In 2013 and the rails and followed them 2014, she worked as a Project right into the yards. We were The above picture is of serving Ohio’s fish and wild- http://www.fws.gov/news/ By: Stan Jordan Manager in the Governor’s in single file and I was in the Benito Mussolini, Prime life resources. Over the past ShowNews.cfm?ref=service- Over the years, I have read Cabinet Opiate Action Team lead. I could see a train of flat Minister of Italy from 1922 to several years, this funding distributes-$1.1-billion-to- and heard a lot about how the where she coordinated the cars loaded with new tanks July of 1943. He was an Ital- has supported boating access, state-wildlife-agencies-to- American soldier had to help efforts of at least seven cab- and it was moving off to the ian politician, journalist, and archery range renovations support-&_ID=35495. To the French fight the Germans. inet offices to address opiate west. leader of the National Fascist and fish hatchery enhance- learn more about the proj- Over the years, the French Party. addiction issues in the State I could see the rail yard ments. All of these projects ects funded in the Service’s people have had their cities He was like some other of Ohio. rails scheduled down to a have a significant impact on Midwest Region, visit http:// destroyed and their country rulers. If you, a competitor, Krider began her career double set of rails that cov- the opportunities for fishing www.fws.gov/midwest/news/ side decimated. gets in the road just do away working with then-State Rep- erd about a mile of swamp and hunting in Ohio. The WSFR2016.html. In the last few years I have with him and appoint your- resentatives John White (R– or marsh on a bridge or cross 2016 Wildlife and Sport Fish To learn more about the read, seen and heard a lot of self the El Dueche, the leader. Dayton) and Peggy Lehner way that set above the mud Restoration apportionments Service’s Wildlife and Sport talk about relations between He was a swaggart, a brag- (R–Kettering) in the Ohio about 30 feet. will support these and other Fish Restoration Program, the French and Americans gart, and a bully, he would House of Representatives. I grabbed my microphone conservation projects. please visit our website at during the American Revolu- give a speech from the bal- She also interned for Vine- and shouted, “Don’t fire your Listed below are examples http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov. tion with the British and the cony and he would stick out yard Columbus, a church in rockets, save your rockets. of conservation projects cur- The mission of the U.S. Hessians. his chin, and he had a lot of Westerville with weekly at- Save your rocket We will blow rently funded through these Fish and Wildlife Service is On two different occasions it. And he would strut around tendance of approximately the track ahead of the engine dollars. working with others to con- Ben Franklin went to France as much as to say, “See how 9,000 where she and her fam- and maybe that whole train Boating Access to Ohio serve, protect and enhance and begged for money for smart I am?” ily remain members. will fall off into the mud.” Waters fish, wildlife, plants and their the American army and also He led the Italians to war “It’s been an honor to lead I caught up to the engine Multiple boat ramp reno- habitats for the continuing asked for troops, supplies and with Ethiopia for no reason at one of the strongest pro-life and I could see that soon vations in Ohio were recently benefit of the American peo- any aid he could get. Well, the all. Italy had a good navy and organizations in the country, the rails were back on solid completed using Sport Fish ple. We are both a leader and French were already having air force, Ethiopia had one but I am grateful for this op- ground so I wanted to blow Restoration funds. These trusted partner in fish and a war with the English and airplane, a tri motor Ford portunity to serve the public the tracks up now. projects improved current wildlife conservation, known they were willing to help the He entered the WWII on in a new capacity with Sec- I fired two rockets ahead facilities to be safe locations for our scientific excellence, Americans. Germany’s side and that was retary of State Jon Husted,” of the engine, but got a little to launch boats in areas stewardship of lands and nat- On the last trip to Paris, not what some of the Italian stated Krider. “I admire Sec- distance from the tank. The with high quality fisheries. ural resources, dedicated pro- Ben succeeded in getting a people wanted. retary Husted’s leadership first rocket tore up a few ties through this program, boat- fessionals and commitment loan for the American troops He and some of his cronies and look forward to work- and bent the rail in a good ing access improved on the to public service. For more and he sent the money home and girlfriend were killed in ing to advance legislation size bulge. The second rocket following waters: Scioto Riv- information on our work and on the first ship. April of 1945 and hung up- and policy on behalf of all did about the same thing, but er, Delaware Lake, Maumee the people who make it hap- He stayed over and was side down at a service station Ohioans. I’ll always remain with a little more damage. Bay and the Western Basin of pen, visit www.fws.gov. quite friendly with Madam in Milan. involved with the pro-life I took a big chance and Lake Erie, and Willow Island Connect with our Face- Poppofitch. Well, she was not In the U.S. this year run- movement, and I am honored made a tight left hand circle, Pool of the Ohio River. book page at facebook.com/ a high school girl anymore ning for election this coming to work for a great pro-life so I could watch the engine Renovating Archery usfwsmidwest, follow our and Ben was long since been November for president of leader moving forward.” and train when it came to the Ranges tweets at twitter.com/usfws- past a lothario on down the the United States, is a man Krider currently resides broken track. The newly renovated In- midwest, watch our YouTube hill on the other side. With who resembles the Italian El in Clintonville where she and When the engine hit the dian Creek Wildlife Area Channel at youtube.com/ madam, Ben was about as Dueche in many ways. All the her husband, Jeff, are raising broken rails, it fell off to the Archery Range used Wild- usfws and download photos welcomed as a sore foot or red adjectives that describe Mus- their two daughters. She will left and went a little forward life Restoration funds and from our Flickr page at flickr. headed step son. Ben stayed solini, are prevalent here. assume her new post on April and pulled off some more is the first of many archery com/photos/usfwsmidwest. around for a while then I certainly don’t want 11, 2016. of the flat cars. Some of the range updates slated for Ohio. caught a freighter home to my president, my leader, my tanks broke their morings Updated range amenities Philadelphia. Commander in Chief to be a and fell into the mud. 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Great Brenna Parker, Meara Rager, McMichael, Leila Spyker, grandparents are: Marian Emma Lyons Brooke Molitor, Carson Alti- Kauffman, Defiance, OH; -El All A’s & B’s – Ana Ad- mus, Hannah Molitor, Cam- len Bigwood, Phoenix, AZ. kins, Dylan Hildebrand, den Fuller, Haley Hammer Brooks Laukhuf, TJ McClain, Fifth Grade – Gavin WT PAYNE ELEMENTARY Jude Stoller, Brenna Thom- Clevinger, Zach Devall, THIRD NINE WEEKS HONOR as, Caitlyn Thomas, Cale Madelyn O’Donnell, Rayni ROLL 2015-16 SCHOOL Winans, Breven Anderson, Rister, Katryna Fish, Hope YEAR Logen Bland, Kemper For- Roebel, Shaylee Garrett, rer, Lucas Kennedy, Adrian Ethan Sanders, Lydia Kro- Laukhuf, Tori Stoller, Meg use, Aeriel Snyder, Makenna FIRST GRADE: Thompson, Emily Thrasher, Lawson, Ross Lee All A’s – Carter Baumle, Zach Wobler, Ava Zartman ALL A’s & B’s: Katelynn Bauer, Ella Crosby, All B’s – Cooper Wenzlick Third Grade – Noah Brad- Madeline Coressel, Maddoxx FIFTH GRADE: bury, Maylynn Carnahan, Egnor, McKenzie Johnson All A’s & B’s – Lillian An- Drew Eaken, Keegan Friend, The Doe-C-Doe 4-H club met at the Antwerp Riverside Park All A’s & B’s – Blake Nog- derson, Madison Bash, Emily Kamren Johnson, Destiny at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 18th to pick up sticks and gle, Keagan Sharp, Lizbeth Cotterman, Mallory Moore, Kirk, Caydence Lawson, Jace trash for their community service project. Pictures from left Payne Elementary second Wenninger, Monica Wil- Laura Stoller, Nyle Stoller McCreery, Braylen Moreno, to right, front row: Aleyah Cline, Katie Oberlin, Ilse Zijlstra, grade student McKenzie liams, Olivia Zartman, Mat- All B’s – Martin Alejo, Serenity Rios, Brynn Rein- Jessica Thornell, Alex Zijlstra, Isabella Meyer, Anneliese Zi- Gasser recently earned 100 thew Carpenter, Johnalynn Zerika Burkley, Lane More- hart, Madie Schneider, Keira jlstra Back row: Heather Oberlin, Josh Sukup, Mallory Man- Accelerated Reader points. Shellenbarger head, Gracie Shepherd Sargent, Lainee Bonifas, Ta- sfield, Jared Sukup, Jacob Sukup, Eric Thornell, Noah Cline SECOND GRADE: SIXTH GRADE: vin Sholl, Faith Clem, Mag- All A’s – Ryan Park- BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT All A’s – Kate Laukhuf, gie Trabel, Owen Franks, er, McKenzie Gasser, Clay EIGHTH GRADE: Sayge ANTWERP CON- Malia Wittwer, Cami Stoller, Kayden Winslow, Derek Bonifas, Boston Dunder- Stoller, Chase Pack, Emma Jordan Williams Hines, Jaxon Jones Stella Rose Meglich was Stouffer man, Tiera Gomez, Jayvin SERVATION CLUB born Marh 14, 2016 to Ryan All A’s & B’s – Ther- Fourth Grade – Landau Landers, Garrett Laney, All A’s & B’s – Krystal in Coyne, Morgan Hefner, Hunt, Jill Magoulas, Saman- ANNUAL EASTER and Jessica Meglich. Baby Bradbury, Mya Endicott, Ashton Minck, Jacob Savi- Stella weighed 7 lbs 3.5 oz and Xander Kohart, Brookelynn tha Sheedy, Xander Smith, na, Cameron Starr, Timothy Stella Laukhuf, Hunter Ly- Lee, Jeremiah Molitor, Jacob Lilly Vancleve, David Puck- EGG HUNT was 18.8 inch. She joins her ons, Nadia Franklin, Kaden Taylor, Hanah Thompson, siblings, John, Brady, Landon, Howell ett, Alex Buerkle, Isaac Re- Kaitlyn Titus, Elisabeth Wolf Wilcox, Mylie Wittwer, Eric utter, Quince Dickess, Lucy Carson, and Liam. Reinhart, Sapphire Ingle, SEVENTH GRADE: Grandparents are: John ANTWERP ELEMENTA- Wales, Addyson Hormann, Madyson Bauer, Maycee Nichole Kennedy, Tanner Izzy Meyer and Shawna Meglich, Ant- Laukhuf, Raegan McGar- RY SCHOOL THIRD NINE Contreraz, Jason Geyer, Ry- werp, OH and Joe and Dawn WEEKS HONOR ROLL 2015- Fifth Grade – Taylor Carr, lyn Lengacher, Alicia Maag, vey, Chloe Murphy, Amber Becca Hathaway, Ethan Murlin of Antwerp, OH. Stoller, Octavia Stoller, Ca- 16 SCHOOL YEAR Caleb Miller, Gage Partin Great grandparents are: Lichty, McCartney Lu- SIXTH GRADE: Olivia reen Winans cas, Rachelle Maag, Lance Terry Richards, Ft. Wayne, All B’s – Caroline Winans ALL A’s: Campbell, Astianna Coppes, IN and Hazel Meglich, Ant- McKeever, Lyndsey Mill- Summer Franklin, Hailey THIRD GRADE: Third Grade – Allison er, Hayleigh Jewell, Parker werp, OH. 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L-R Back Row: Matt Jones, Joshua Longardner, Brandon Pend- SENIORS: Mikayla ergrast, Sam Williamson; Erik Buchan, Matt Dooley, Hunter Noel, Trey Mills, Justice Clark Boesch, Erik Buchan, Tay- Paulding Exempted Village Schools are holding a Red, The 2015016 WinterMatt Dooley, Evan Hilton, Sophomores — Rachel lor Kochenour, Iann Roebel, White, and Blue Jean Day on Wednesday, March 23rd to Sports Awards night for An- Becca Johanns, Trey Mills, Williamson Brittany Smith help raise funds for the Paulding Putnam Honor Flight twerp athletes took place on and Maggie Wilson Boys Basketball: JUNIORS: Evan Hilton, project. Students and faculty are all encouraged to wear red, Tuesday, March 15th at 7:00 Archer Arrow: Sam Williamson — 1000 B ecca Johanns, Trey Mills, white, and blue on Wednesday as well as donate money to- p.m. Many awards and new Seniors — Sidney Barn- point scorer Sydney Sheedy wards the Honor Flight project. Students are also encour- records for the school books house, Mikayla Boesch, Av- Wrestling: SOPHOMORES: Kaylee aged to write thank you letters, design cards, or color pic- were announced. ery Brazen, Erik Buchan, Jus- Justice Clark — GMC Bennett, Brooke Hatlevig, tures for the veterans who will be going on the Honor Flight. Scholar Athletes: tice Clark, Sierra Cline, Jeff champion Jonathon Pendergrast, Me- Mrs. Caroline Arend’s first graders at Oakwood Elementary Seniors — Sidney Barn- Coleman, Emily Derck, Beth Logan Shaner — District gaen Price, Kortney Smith, designed small posters for some of the veterans. Shown are house Mikayla Boesch, Erik Hawley, Chase Gerken, Au- qualifier Jessica Walker, Rachel Wil- first graders Chad Long and Tori Schlatter with the poster Buchan, Jeff Coleman, Emily drie Longardner, Josh Lon- Cheerleading: liamson they created together. Derck, Beth Hawley, Audrie gardner, Annie Miesle, Kiana GMC cheer competition FRESHMEN: Keaton Longardner, Josh Longardner, Recker, and Sam Williamson — most spirited school Altimus, Aston Barnhouse, Silver: Freshmen – Asia Arellano, Annie Miesle, Aaron O’Don- Juniors — Evan Hilton, Rotary Awards: Kati Carr, Kobe Dunder- Seniors – Lucas Hanenk- Bri Townley nell, Blaire Rebber, Kiana Trey Mills, Logan Shaner, Justice Clark, Audrie Lon- man, Gene Garrett, Jonathon ratt WRESTLING (4/9 = Recker, and Sam Williamson Peyton Short, and Maggie gardner, and Josh Longardner Lederman, Aubree Rager, Juniors –Griffin Harder 44%): Juniors — Emma Butzin, Wilson Ty Rebber, Alayna Ryan, CHEERLEADING: Gold (2/9 = 22%) Jake Ryan, Gage Speaks, Joel Gold (7/7 = 100%) Sophomore – Jordan ANTWERP HIGH SCHOOL less then a B-) : gardner, Anne Miesle, Aaron Steiner, Jared Sukup Seniors – Taylor Schooley, Weidenhamer THIRD NINE WEEKS HONOR *denotes 4.0 O’Donnell, *Blaire Rebber, 3.32-3.0 (with no grade Kynsie Etzler, Jordan Shull, Freshman – Charles ROLL 2015-16 SCHOOL SENIORS: Sidney Barn- *Paige Rebber, Kiana Recker, less than a C): Haley Porter, Sierra Bullard Clappsaddle Juniors – Molly Meeker, Silver YEAR house, *Jeffrey Coleman, Samuel Williamson, *Jenna SENIOR: Sierra Cline, Emily Derck, Brooke Gerig, Wilson Haley Timbrook, Austin Emily Knodel Sophomores – Hunter Wendt GIRLS BASKETBALL: Powell, Ryan Woodring 4.0-3.67 (with no grade Elizabeth Hawley, *Audrie JUNIORS: Emily BuTzin, Longardner, Joshua Lon- Carley DeLong, *Matthew JUNIORS: Marissa El- Gold (8/8=100%) kins, Dalton Foreman, Bran- Seniors – Samantha Meg- don Pendergrast gison Like the West Bend News on SOPHOMORES: Kaitlyn Juniors – Allison Arend, Facebook and... 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Wenninger, Tyler Costilla, nor, Nicholas Barnett, Ethan The school raisedThe high school 3-point win- Wyatt Shelton, Emily Zamar- Crosby, Ayana Rowe, Kristen $4,289.50 for the American ner was Noah Cline, and the ripa, Serenity Gurtner, Carlee Rittenhouse, Alec Anderson, Heart Association. The win- high school free throw win- Mead Austin Smith, Evan Mohr ning high school team was ner was Sam Williamson. 8th Grade: Max Laukhuf, 10th Grade: Garrett Si- Joshua Longardner, Jeffrey The middle school free throw Taylor Long, Reed Zartman, lance, Jaydon Edwards, Elias Coleman, and Matt Jones. winner was Jayvin Landers, Nathan Wilhelm, Ashlynn Sinn, Madison Chastain, Jor- The winning junior high team and the 3-point winner was Parrish, Kylie Pfeiffer, Kelsey dan Saylor was Luke Krouse, Austin Jagger Landers. Guyton, Jordan Speller 11th Grade: Ruger Goelt- Lichty, and Blake Schuette. 9th Grade: Madilyn Bri- zenleuchter, Brooke McMul- gner, Sara Edwards, Derek len, Evan Baughman, Jayden WT HIGH SCHOOL THIRD Brady Stabler Myers, Olivia Klinker, James Sherry, Justin Mobley NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL 12th Grade: Victoria Boyd, Kaitlyn Doster, Rachel 12th Grade: Kelsey Flea- 2015-16 SCHOOL Ryan, Sydney Hofmann, Bri- Ringler, Wyatt Stabler, Ha- gle, Carley Wright, Austin anna Sinn, Erin Mohr, Chris- leigh Stoller, Noah Hasch, Fast, Lucas Sinn, Courtney Merit Honor Roll (4.0 topher Davis, Scott Wen- Brooke Greulach, Josiah Mead, Jake Baksa, Dalton GPA): ninger, Trent Church Linder Franklin 7t h Grade:Katie Stoller First Honors (3.999- 10th Grade: Megan 3.67): 8th Grade: Andrew Sinn, Moore, Joseph Deboer, Aden NEW HAVEN 2016 COM- Spring has just begun and Community Supported Sydney Coyne, Miriam Sinn, 7th Grade: Jacob Stouffer, Baker, Natalie Schwarze, MUNITY PHOTOGRAPHY Matthew Doan, Tiffany Sinn, The Greenhouse Effect on SR Agriculture (CSA) is a way for Catherine Strable, Tyce Hom- Adam Stoller, Gabe Sinn 49 south has been nurturing consumers to buy local, sea- Gabrielle Donis, Davis, Cara, 11th Grade: Seth Saylor, SHOW ier, Nathan Gerber and growing seedlings for sonal produce directly from 9th Grade: Clark Laukhuf, Isaiah Rittenhouse, Natalie Danae Myers, Gabrielle Gu- The 2016 Community the 2016 growing season. The a farmer in their community. Julianne Roop, Sadie Sinn, Schultz dakunst, Ethan Dunham, Photography Show is now on Greenhouse Effect has been It is basically a farm share. A Ellie Stoller, Grant Baum- 8th Grade: Reid Miller, Ethan Linder, Brooke Long, display featuring work from in operation in Antwerp for farmer offers a certain num- le, Carissa Laukhuf, Han- Alexis Gibson, Madison El- Kacey Reinhart, Colin Doerr local photographers. The nah Wilhelm, Anne Eklund, ston 12th Grade: Hollie over 25 years and has been ber of “shares” to the public. show was judged by Gregory Matthew Stouffer, Madison 9th Grade: Emily Wil- Wannemacher, Estie Sinn, managed by Alec Purmont Local consumers buy a share C. Jones. The show will be on Coyne, Austin Reed liams, Alli Hefner, Gracie Alec Vest, Austin Kuhn, and Dawn Marshall since into the farm – they support display through March 24th. 10th Grade: Kalin Gerber, Laukhuf, Aubree Sproles, Emilee Colgan, Nicholas 2015. The greenhouse pro- this year’s crop with money up PLACINGS: Gracie Gudakunst, Joel John- Kiersten Thomas, Trae Sinn, Durre, Arlyn Cooper, Luke vides wholesale and retail an- front for a membership, and in Best of Show – David son, Erica Mohr, Sara Sinn, Reece Thompson, BryanMiller, Kenzie Clemens, Clint nual, perennial and vegetable exchange, each week during Riggs for “The Standoff” Leah Maassel, Connor Baum- Hofmann, Kaylee Shepherd, Sinn plants. the growing season, they will 1st Place – Braeden Holle le, Lily Sinn 10th Grade: Gillianne 3rd Honors (3.0-3.2999): This year a new offering receive a box of local, fresh, for “Wisdom” 11th Grade: Emil Stoller, Wiseman, Megan Moore 7th Grade: Allison Dys- will be made to the gardeners and seasonal produce directly 2nd Place – Mike Peoppel and health conscious of the from the farm. II for “Steamy Blast from the area. The Greenhouse Effect For more information Past” MondayM - Saturday: 9am - 8pm 3rd Place – Craig Del- is proud to announce that about The Greenhouse Effect’s linger for “Antelope Canyon” they will be a Community upcoming season or more Sunday: 9am - 5pm Honorable Mention – Supported Agriculture (CSA) about the CSA, call 419-258- Craig Dellinger for “The drop off site for the season! 9333 or visit the greenhouse at Watchman”; Tanner Henvey What is a CSA? 11436 SR 49, Antwerp, OH. 442244 Bull Rapids Rd. • Woodburn, IN for “Keys to London” and “Reinventing the Wheel”; a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The event any job seeker, especially at 260-632-1110 Scott Meyer for “Morning will be held in the Atrium at an event like this. Attendees Light” Northwest State Community should bring several copies of Stop by the New Hav- College and is sponsored by their resume, dress in profes- en-Adams Twp. Park and NSCC, Ohio Means Jobs and sional attire and be prepared EASTER SPECIALS! 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Drew Corporation of India- The Indiana Department napolis for $258,000. of Transportation announces INDOT has been expand- the kick off of its new Paint ing its investments in mainte- the Plow campaign, a com- nance and preservation proj- munity outreach program de- ects to keep pavement and signed to promote safety and bridges in good condition for awareness of INDOT’s Win- as long as possible, targeting ter Operations all year long. bridges and roadway sections INDOT Fort Wayne Dis- with the right treatments trict invites high school art at the right times. Over the classes/programs within dis- past three years, state bridg- trict boundaries to paint an es that inspectors have rated INDOT snow plow blade with as fair or better has increased original artwork to represent from 93 percent to 95.3 per- their school. cent, bringing it above the Fourth graders in Mrs. Elyse Boyer’s class at Grover Hill national average of 94 per- On March 10th, Grover for little ones. In addition to being seen Elementary participated in a poetry reading at “Espresso in full service during the cent. Between 2012 and 2014, Yourself Cafe”. Each student selected a poem written by Shel Hill Elementary held their first • Explosive Science, where state-maintained pavement Family STEAM (Science, Tech- participants could make a winter weather months, the Silverstein to analyze rhythm, meter, and verse. Then, the nology, Engineering, Arts, and chemical reaction. blades may be used at events has improved from 89.3 per- students recited their poem on the last day of the poetry unit. Mathematics) Night. The staff • Build a Boat, where par- within the school’s commu- cent in fair or better condition to 90.3 percent. at Grover Hill Elementary was ticipants built an aluminum nity to enhance public aware- cial statements for the month of • Accepted the resignation of overwhelmed with the positive boat to hold as many pennies ness, promote safety and Local projects awarded January, 2016. Diane Mercer, High School Sec- community support they re- as possible. foster greater appreciation of Of the 65 contracts award- Superintendent Staci retary, for the purpose of retire- ceived, and had over 350 peo- • Speaker Sounds, where both INDOT and the school’s ed, 16 were for city, town and Kaufman updated the Board ment, effective July 1, 2016; county projects. on the successful annual Open • Approved an overnight field ple attend the evening event. participants created speakers art program. House and thanked the Board trip to Columbus, Ohio for State After a very successful Lit- for smartphones and iPods. Paint the Plow is open INDOT sets aside a quar- and staff for their help with the BPA Competition from March eracy Night in the fall, the • Friction Match Box Cars, to all high schools and ca- ter of its federal-highway event. She briefly discussed the 17 to March 18, 2016; teachers at the elementary where participants raced cars reer-technical schools in Ad- funds each year for local opportunity for an assessment • Approved an overnight field were eager to offer families a on various surfaces. transportation projects. The to determine energy savings by trip to Columbus, Ohio for State ams, Allen, DeKalb, Elkhart, lighting upgrades with Brew- FCCLA Competition from April Grant, Huntington, Koscius- communities design the er Garrett. Cost and savings 27 to April 29, 2016; ko, LaGrange, Miami, Noble, projects, purchase any land comparison will be reviewed • Approved an overnight field Steuben, Wabash, Wells and needed and pay the required to ascertain the value of doing trip to Lima, Ohio for FFA Com- Whitley counties. Consid- 20-percent match. INDOT so. Superintendent Kaufman petition from March 3 to March assists cities, towns and coun- acknowledged staff and stu- 4, 2016; eration will also be given to dents’ work, resulting in a dis- • Approved an overnight field schools in Blackford, Fulton, ties with bidding and oversee- trict report card with all A’s for trip to Columbus, Ohio for Skill- and Jay counties, as portions ing the projects. Vantage. Adult Education Di- sUSA State Competition from of these counties are located The contracts include side- rector Pete Prichard reported April 25 to April 27, 2016; walks, crosswalks and related on assisting Northwest State • Appointed Benjamin within the district bound- Community College with their Winans as the District’s Home- aries. Only students who are improvements near Aurora, January training class as well less Liaison per school policy; currently enrolled in the ap- Bloomington, Brownsburg, as the recruitment of Trade and • Accepted the donation of plicant school may participate Cedar Lake, Converse, Dan- Industry instructors. Attract- steel tubing, valued at $638.36, ville, Fairmount, Gary, Mer- ing and retaining quality trade from Advanced Chassis, for the in the creation, execution and and industry instructors is an TRADE AND INDUSTRY completion of the art project. rillville, Valparaiso, Van Bu- issue that Vantage and North- PROGRAMS: For more information or ren and Yorktown. west State Community College • Approved the Van Wert questions about the Paint Last week INDOT Com- will continue to work together Community Reinvestment Area the Plow campaign, contact missioner Brandye Hendrick- over the next year. High School Agreement between Roberta son announced an additional Director Ben Winans reported Myers, 198 Parkview Dr., Van Nichole Thomas at 260-969- that the online application pro- Wert, Ohio and Vantage Ca- 8219 or by email at nhacha- $7.5 million in state and fed- cess for next school year is cur- reer Center for a 5year, 50% tax [email protected]. eral funds to improve bicycle rently open. The priority dead- abatement for new construction and pedestrian infrastruc- line for Vantage applications to at a cost of $207,477; be turned in for the 20162017 OUTSIDE OF THE CON- INDOT AWARDS 65 CON- ture. The investments are part of INDOT’s “Common Paths” school year will be March 9th. SENT ITEMS: High School Raider Robotics Team with robot STRUCTION CONTRACTS Vantage will continue to accept • Employed the following for initiative, which unifies and applications throughout the a Continuing contract: Lucas STEAM Night. STEAM proj- • Insource Technologies, WORTH $117 MILLION implements the agency’s pro- rest of the school year and into Compton, Technology Support ects are an excellent hands-on where participants analyzed grams and policies regarding the summer months. Director Specialist; learning experience for stu- an electrical board. The Indiana Department transportation planning and Winans also reported that clock • Pursuant to Ohio Revised dents to develop critical think- • Deck of Cards Math, of Transportation has award- raffles wrapped up on February Code Section 121.22(G)(1), the design, including Complete 12th. This year Vantage was able President hereby requests that ing skills. where participants played ed 65 construction contracts Streets and non-motorized to raise $3,092 for various orga- the Board adjourn to executive The night began in the math games using a deck of worth $117 million. The transportation. nizations within the 13 home session for the purpose of dis- packed gymnasium decorated cards. contracts include 24 bridge To view all of the contract schools. cussion of an employee or offical as a train station with its very • Marshmallow Catapults, and road paving projects, IN NEW BUSINESS: of the School District. own STEAM engine. Teach- where participants designed, awards, visit http://www. • Employed the following, The next regular Board meet- 13 bridge rehabilitation and in.gov/dot/div/contracts/let- as needed as scheduled; Deb- ing will be held on Thursday, ers were dressed as “STEAM” built, and tested their cata- replacement projects, and engine conductors, and led pult on accuracy, distance and ting/archive/2016/mar02/OF- ra Wiess, parttime cook; 1year April 7, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. in the maintenance or repairs to an FICIAL%20030216.pdf contract: Darrell Miller, Atten- District Conference Room. activities at their classroom power. additional 6 bridges. dance Discipline; 2year contract: “stations”. Throughout the • Tower Building, where Notable contracts in- Adelina Alvarez, Cook, Richard evening, families were able to participants tried to build the ODOT HIGHWAY CON- McKanna, Custodian, Stephen travel from station to station at tallest tower in three minutes. clude: STRUCTION WEEK OF Burrow, Custodian, Brenda The West Bend News • The new U.S. 33 align- Wurst, Instructional Aide, Tri- their own pace, and were even • Heart Rate Math, where MARCH 21, 2016 cia Taylor, Assistant Treasurer; provided a small dinner of piz- participants measured their ment in Goshen was awarded to Rieth Riley Construction 3year contract: Maryann Hall, has the lowest ad za, chips, cookie, and a drink. heart rate after performing Defiance County: Career Tech Supervisor, Theo- prices in the area The best part of holding various exercises in South Bend for $18.9 mil- dore Verhoff, Career Tech Su- lion. Ohio 15 (Clinton Street) pervisor and Benjamin Winans, with one of the this event was the excitement • Place Value Battleship, on the bridge over the Mau- for learning which occurred where participants tried to • The new I-69 exit at 106th High School Facilities Director largest distributions. Street in Fishers was awarded mee River in the city of De- • Employed the following, as in all students who attended sink their opponent’s num- Adult Education instructor, as the event. It was absolutely bers. to Walsh Construction Com- fiance is not currently restricted for soil borings in needed, as scheduled: Natosha WHY ADVERTISE IN HERE? wonderful to see students and • Solo Cup Challenge, pany of Crown Point for $21.7 Wilhelm, and employed Mi- their families making educa- where using only string and million. preparation for replacement chael DeMoss as Truck Academy tional connections as a team. teamwork, participants had to • Milestone Contractors of of the bridge which is cur- Maintenance. BECAUSE YOU ARE READING IT! Although this was the first stack cups. Richmond will repave State rently scheduled in 2019. STEAM event for the school, it • Harmonica, where par- Road 26 from S.R. 1 to S.R. 67 Boring work has been par- most certainly will not be the ticipants created their own in Jay County and replace the tially completed but has been last. harmonica and analyzed the S.R. 26 bridge superstructure delayed until the water level Families had the opportu- power of sound. over Brooks Creek for $8.2 of the river decreases. Work nity to visit 14 different sta- • Tie-Dye Sharpie, where million. is being performed by Pro tions which included: participants created a small • State Road 60 will be GeoTech, Cleveland. • Pre-K/Kindergarten abstract art piece using Sharp- repaved from Sellersburg to Paulding County: Zone, with activities designed ie markers and natural fabric. New Pekin through a $4.4 Ohio 49 north of the vil- Jeff Fitzgerald million contract with E&B lage of Payne, between Road Paving of Anderson. 94 and Road 96, will be closed (260)602-6578 • The I-64 bridges over Big beginning March 21 for 60 Free Estimates Creek and Indiana Southern days for a bridge replacement Railroad in Warrick Coun- project. Traffic detoured onto Mowing, Rolling & Clean-up J [email protected] ty will be repaved as part of Ohio 500 and Ohio 111 back a $3.4 million contract with to Ohio 49. Work is being Ragle Inc. of Newburgh. performed by Vernon Nagel, • Repaving of State Road Napoleon. 23 in St. Joseph County was awarded to Walsh & Kelly VANTAGE MARCH BOARD Inc. of South Bend for $2.8 MEETING HELD 3/3/16 million. The Vantage Board of Educa- • More than 3 miles of 102 N. Main Street, tion held the March Board meet- Payne, OH 45880 U.S. 136 and State Road 32 in ing on Thursday, March 3, 2016 Crawfordsville will be under in the District Conference room. a $2.2 million contract with The minutes from the February Rieth Riley Construction in 4, 2016 regular board meeting Build a Boat catapults – Derek Miller and sons Brenan and were approved along with finan- Brady Indianapolis. PAGE 11 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 23, 2016 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] STRALEY REALTY AUCTION- career and will gladly work 2016 PRIMARY ELECTION D Cen Com Def Twp A – Dem CC Paulding Vlg 3 – 100.00% EERS TAKE BRING ON NEW with clients and customers RESULTS FOR PAULDING, Carole A Etchie, 16, 100% Elaine M. Sierer, 68, 100.00% Dem Judge COA – Basinger, AGENTS regarding any type of real es- DEFIANCE & VAN WERT D Cen Com Def Twp B – Rep Delegates-at-Large – Jeb 1020, 100.00% tate. She may be reached any Kristine M Karr, 51, 100% Bush, 22, 0.54%; Ben Carson, Rep President – Bush, 55, COUNTIES D Cen Com Del – Lynn M. 45, 1.10%; Chris Christie, 5, 0.78%; Carson, 115, 1.63%; Straley Realty Auction- time at the Straley Paulding office: 211 North Main, 419- Hillard, 77, 100% 0.12%; Ted Cruz, 872, 21.34%; Christie, 13, 0.18%; Cruz, 1429, eers, Inc. is very pleased and DEFIANCE COUNTY: D Cen Com Farm – Norma Carly Fiorina, 9, 0.42%; Mike 20.22%; Fiorina, 9, 0.13%; proud to announce the addi- 399-4444 or personally at D Delegates-At-Large – Hil- Jean Appel, 54, 100% Huckabee, 17, 0.42%; 5 0.12%; Huckabee, 43, 0.61%; Kasich, tion of four new agents. 419-399-4749. lary Clinton, 1507, 50.60%; D Cen Com Hix Twp – Don- John R. Kasich, 1657, 40.55%; 2688, 38.04%; Rubio, 283, Roque “Rocky” DeLa, 36, na D. Hitzeman, 47, 100% Marco Rubio, 141, 3.45%; Rick 4.00%; Santorum, 6, 0.08%; 1.21%; Bernie Sanders, 1435, D Cen Com Hix C – David Santorum, 5, 0.12%; Donald J. Trump, 2426, 34.33% 481.19% L. Schooley, 49, 100% Trump, 1313, 32.13% Rep Pres District – Bush R Delegates-At-Large – Jeb D Cen Com High A – Arlene Rep Dist Delegates – Jeb 82, 1.18%; Carson, 227, 3.26%; Bush, 40, 0.48%; Ben Carson, A. Iler, 76, 100% Bush, 28, 0.72%; Ben Carson, Christie, 40, 0.58%; Cruz, 1387, 78, 0.93%; Chris Christie, 21, D Cen Com High B – Lewis 86, 2.21%; Chris Christie, 13, 19.95%; Fiorina, 29, 0.42%; Ka- 0.25%; Ted Cruz, 1402, 16.69%; N. Myers, 58, 100% 0.33%; Ted Cruz, 857, 22.06%; sich, 2608, 37.50%; Rubio, 321, Carly Fiorina, 12, 0.14%; Mike D Cen Com Nob A – Ronald Carly Fiorina, 16, 0.41%; John 4.62%; Santorum, 25, 0.36%; Huckabee, 30, 0.36%; John R. J. Drasiewski, 50, 100% R. Kasich, 1568, 40.36%; Mar- Trump, 2235, 32.14% Kasich, 3956, 47.11%; Marco D Cen Com Nob B – An- co Rubio, 139, 3.58%; Rick Rep US Senate – Eckhart, Rubio, 256, 3.05%; Rick San- nmarie Bakle, 66, 100% Santorum, 4, 0.10%; Donald J. 1258, 20.48%; Portman, 4885, torum, 8, 0.10%; Donald J. D Cen Com Rich – Susan L. Trump, 1174, 30.22% 79.52% Trump, 2595, 30.90% O’Keefe, 62, 100% Rep US Senator – Don Eli- Rep US Representative – R District Delegate – Jeb D Cen Com Sher – Ned A. jah Eckhart, 699, 23.74%; Rob Latta, 5809, 100.00% Bush, 59, 0.73%; Ben Carson, Speiser, 34, 100% Portman, 2246, 76.26% Rep Chief Justice – O’Con- 186, 2.31%; Chris Christie, 32, D Cen Com Tif B – Tonie D. Rep Congress 5th Dist – Bob nor, 5364, 100.00% 0.40%; Ted Cruz, 1360, 16.92%; Morris, 31, 100% Latta, 3352, 100.00% Rep Justice 1 – Fischer, 2844, Carly Fiorina, 28, 0.35%; John R CC 1-C – Laura L. Howell, Rep Supreme Co Chief Jus- 52.75%; O’Toole, 2547, 47.25% R. Kasich, 3757, 46.75%; Marco 312, 100% tice 1-1-17 – Maureen O’Con- Rep Justice 2 – DeWine, Rubio, 289, 3.60%; Rick San- R CC 1-H – Douglas A. Mc- nor, 2988, 100.00% 5156, 100.00% Mrs. Barbara (Brew- torum, 20, 0.25%; Donald J. er) Brown. Mrs. Brown is Ms. Madison Delong of Donald, 157, 100% Rep Supreme Co Justice 1-1- Rep Judge COA – Ikerd, Trump, 2305, 28.68% R CC 2-D – H. Lea Rohrs, 17 – Pat Fischer, 1589, 53.70%; 1479, 28.62%; Palau, 529 a graduate of Paulding and Antwerp, Ohio. Ms. DeLong is a graduate of Antwerp D Senator – Kelli Prather, 231, 100% Colleen Mary O’Toole, 1370, 10.24%; Zimmerman, 3160, Vantage High Schools and at- 438, 15.80%; P.G. Sittenfeld, R CC 3-B – Michael S. Mc- 46.30% 61.15% tended the Hondros College High School and is pursuing 419, 15.12%; Ted Strickland, a double major in Marketing Cann, 188, 100% Rep Supreme Co Justice Rep Judge COA2 – Shaw, of Business in Toledo where 1915, 69.08% R CC 3-C – Steven J. Son- 1-2-17 – Pat DeWine, 2933, 4898, 100.00% she completed the course- and Management at IUPU in R Senator – Don Elijah Eck- dergaar, 112, 100% 100.00% Rep State Central Cmt Man work required for an Ohio Fort Wayne, Indiana. She re- hart, 1248, 17.64%; Rob Port- R CC 3-D – Tom Weaner, Rep Co of Appeals 2-9-17 – – Hite, 4896, 100.00% real estate license and suc- cently completed all required man, 5825, 82.36% 349, 100% Amy Ikerd, 760, 26.55%; Rich- Rep State Central Cmt Wom- cessfully passed all required coursework for a real estate li- G Senator – Joseph R. De- R CC 4-A – Jerry L. Latta, ard Henry Palau, 297, 10.37%; an – Blakely, 2534, 49.26%; Ohio Division of Licensing cense in Ohio at the Hondros Mare, 12, 100% 165, 100% William R. Zimmerman, 1806, Buckland, 2610, 50.74% testing. Mrs. Brown has had School of Business in Toledo D Congress 5th – James R CC 4-C – Douglas J. En- 63.08% Rep State Rep – Burkley, many years of experience in and successfully passed both Neu, Jr., 1967, 100% gel, 183, 100% Rep Co of Appeals 2-11- 2774, 43.45%; Riedel, 3610, the National and State testing R Congress 5th – Bob Latta, R CC 4-D – Ryan Mack, 152, 17 – Stephen R. Shaw, 2624, 56.55% retail sales and now will pur- 7139, 100% sue a new career in real estate requirements to be licensed. 100% 100.00% Rep Judge ComPl – Burch- R Chief Justice – Maureen R CC Def Twp A – Amy M Rep St CC Man – Ryan P. field, 5407, 100.00% sales. She and her husband Maddie is very excited and enthused about her new ca- O’Connor, 6436, 100% Galbraith, 139, 100% Hite, 2635, 100.00% Rep County Comm 1 – Barry reside in Melrose and D Justice Supreme Ct – John R CC Def Twp B – Larry L. Rep St CC Woman – Cheryl Kaufman, 2357 34.91%; Wol- are the proud parents of three reer and would greatly wel- P. O’Donnell, 2085, 100% come your inquiries about Brown, 205, 100% Blakely, 1335, 47.02%; Cheryl frum, 4395, 65.09% children and three grandchil- R Justice Supreme Ct – Pat R CC Del – Kenneth E. Bo- Buckland, 1504, 52.98% Rep County Comm 2 – Ow- dren. She is anxious to apply selling or purchasing real Fischer, 3435, 55.20%; Colleen roff, 242, 100% Rep State Rep – Tony Burk- ens, 5608, 100.00% her new skills to the industry estate. She may be reached at Mary O’Toole, 2788, 44.80% R CC Farm – Jeff Timbrook, ley, 3005, 76.19%; Craig Riedel, Rep Prosecuting Attny – and may be reached at the the Paulding office: 419-399- D Justice Sup Ct 2 – Cynthia 209, 100% 939, 23.81% Kennedy, 3313, 49.50%; Yarger, Straley office in Paulding: 211 4444 or personally at 419- Rice, 2062, 100% R CC Hix Twp – Michael E. Rep Common Pleas PJ Div 3380, 50.50% North Main, 419-399-4444 or 506-1620. R Justice Sup Ct 2 – Pat Coplin, 308, 100% – Michael A. Wehrkamp, 2916, Rep Clerk of Ct Common personally at 419-980-3526. DeWine, 6200, 100% R CC Hix B – Mick Po- 100.00% Pleas – Mollenkopf, 5516, D Judge of Ct of Appeals – cratsky, 130, 100% Rep Co Comm 1-2-17 – 100.00% Randall L. Basinger, 1998, R CC Hix C – Michael G Roy W. Klopfenstein, 3024, Rep Sheriff – Riggenbach, 100% Barth, 153, 100% 100.00% 5636, 100.00% R Judge of Ct of Appeals – R CC Mil – Robert D. Rep Co Comm 1-3-17 – Rep County Recorder – Amy Ikerd, 1168, 19.33%; Rich- Pelton, 183, 100% Georgia Dyson, 1146, 30.85%; Hughes, 5415, 100.00% ard Henry Palau, 529, 8.75%; R CC Nob A – Jill R. Little, Tony Zartman, 2569, 69.15% Rep County Treas – Fuerst, William R. Zimmerman, 4346, 183, 100% Rep Prosecuting Attorney 5647, 100.00% 71.92% R CC Nob B – Ted W. Pen- – Joseph R. Burkard, 3018, Rep County Engineer – R Judge of Ct of Appeals – ner, 269, 100% 100.00% Wendel, 5463, 100.00% Stephen R. Shaw, 5750, 100% R CC Ric – Paulene M Goli- Rep Co Treasurer – Lou Ann Rep Coroner – Jarvis, 5500, R Central Com – Ryan P. ver, 258, 100% Wannemacher, 3322, 100.00% 100.00% Hite, 5720, 100% R CC Tif A – Dean Well- Rep Co Engineer – Travis Green US Senate – DeMare, R Central Com Fe – Cheryl man, 128, 100% McGarvey, 3162, 100.00% 1, 100.00% Blakely, 2901, 50.93%; Cheryl R CC Tif B – Larry J. Yoder, Rep Coroner – Joseph M. D4A Local Option – YES, Buckland, 2795, 49.07% 132, 100% Kuhn, 3396, 100.00% 76, 62.81%; NO, 45, 37.19% R State Rep – Tony Burkley, Central Local – YES, 1040, Rep CC Auglaize Twp – VW1A Local Option – YES, 2810, 37.27%; Craig Riedel, 4729 44.56%; NO 1294, 55.44% Laurie Lucas, 184, 100.00% 88, 67.69%; NO, 42, 32.31% , 62.73% PAULDING COUNTY: Rep CC Blue Creek Twp – D County Commissioner 2 Dem Delegates-at-Large – Paul Ludwig, 141, 100.00% Mrs. Heather (Dirham) – Charles A. Bakle, 2010, 100% Hillary Clinton, 723, 55.83%; Rep CC Brown Twp – Stan- Miller. Mrs. Miller graduated Mr. Jeff Clark. Jeff is a R County Commissioner 2 – lifelong resident of Paulding De La Fuente, 32, 2.47%; Bernie ley D. Harmon, 302, 100.00% from Van Wert high School Mick Pocratsky, 5687, 100% Sanders, 540, 41.7% Rep CC Carryall Twp – Da- and also the Ohio State School County and is married to R County Commissioner 3 Dem US Senator – Kelli vid H. Cline, 256, 100.00% Vinyl of Cosmetology. In addition Brenda (Priest) Clark. They – Otto L. Nicely, 2838, 36.69%; Prather, 214, 17.13%; P.G. Sit- Rep CC Crane Twp – Jerry she recently completed all re- have two children and three Gary L. Plotts, Jr.; 4898, 63.31% tenfeld, 53, 4.24%; Ted Strick- L. Zielke, 195, 100.00% & quired educational classes for grandchildren; Mr. Clark has Prosecuting Attorney – land, 982, 78.62% Rep CC Pldg T Latty Vlg – an Ohio real estate license at over 30 years of experience in Morris J. Murray, 6363, 100% Dem Congress 5th Dist – Chad Lantow, 223, 100.00% Canvas Hondros College of Business the building business having Clerk – Amy M. Galbraith, James Neu, Jr., 952, 100.00% Rep CC Paulding Vlg 1 – in Toledo and successfully owned and operated Clark 6374, 100% Dem Supreme Co 1-1-17 Greg Reinhart, 173, 100.00% Homes Ltd for 26 of those; Sheriff – Douglas J. Engel, – John P. O’Donnell, 942, Rep CC Paulding Vlg Indoor/Outdoor completed all required State 6603, 100% testing. Mrs. Heather spent Jeff is a certified “UNIBILT 100.00% 2 – Janet L. Commers, 135, Recorder – Cecilia A. Par- Dem Supreme Co 1-2-17 – 100.00% many years as a hair stylist. CUSTOM HOMES” build- er and now is expanding sons, 6239, 100% Cynthia Rice, 952, 100.00% Rep CC Washington Twp – Signs She then became, for over 23 Treasurer – Vickie Myers, Dem Co of Appeals 2-9- John Blane Fickel, 97, 100.00% years, a dedicated Secretary his expertise in the housing 6429, 100% Banners business with an Ohio real 17 – Randall L. Basinger, 943, Gre US Senator – Joseph R. and Coordinator of Reli- Engineer – Warren Schlat- 100.00% DeMare, 11, 100.00% gious Education at St. Joseph estate sales license; he would ter, 6268, 100% Dem Clerk of Court – Ann DEFIANCE COUNTY: Menus Catholic Church in Paulding welcome any calls at 419-399- Coroner – John J. Racciato, E. Pease, 1117, 100.00% Dem President – Clinton, and later as Administrative 2511 about selling, buying 6290, 100% Dem Sheriff – Jason K. 710, 51.94%; De La Fuente, 36 Assistant for Divine Mercy or building any type of con- D Central Comm 1-C – Landers, 1209, 100.00% 2.63%; Sanders, 621, 45.43% Catholic Parish of Paulding struction. Maryann R. Bakle, 102, 100% Dem Co Recorder – Carol E. Dem US Senate – Prath- West Bend County. Mrs. Miller and her D Central Com 1-H – Elvira Temple, 1114, 100.00% er, 239 18.58%; Sittenfeld, 54 Printing husband Robert W. Miller Have Something to sell? N. Pryor, 71, 100% Dem CC Auglaize Twp 4.20%; Strickland, 993, 77.22% D Central Com 2-A – Diana reside in Paulding and they – Linda Weidenhamer, 113, Dem US Representative – 419-258-2000 Mayer, 51, 52.58%; Teresa L. 100.00% Neu, 1000, 100.00% have three children and six Classified ads are $8.50 for 20 Westrick, 46, 47.42% Dem CC Benton Twp – Tim- Dem Justice 1 – O’Donnell, grandchildren. Mrs. Miller words or less and only $.15 for D CC 2C – Timothy C. othy R. Baumle, 58, 100.00% 954, 100.00% in is very excited about her new each additional word. Holtsberr, 66, 100% Dem CC Blue Creek Twp – Dem Justice 2 – Rice, 1003, Antwerp D Cen Com 2-D – Charles Brandon Wobler, 24, 100.00% A. Bakle, 122, 100% Dem CC Antwerp Vlg DERCK’S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES D Cen Com 3-B – Marjorie – Ronald Farnsworth, 119, S. Castanie, 98, 100% 100.00%   15193 Rd. 45 D Cen Com 3-C – Abraham Dem CC Emerald Twp – Antwerp, Ohio 45813 Flores, 55, 100% Nylice K. Thomas, 58, 100.00%        D Cen Com 3-D – Johanna Dem CC Harrison Twp         419-258-2512 Diehl, 97, 100% – Deborah K. Hunter, 81,     419-506-1902 D Cen Com 4-A – Connie S. 100.00% Kerr, 79, 100% Dem CC Jackson Twp – Bill       Mulch Colors: D Cen Com 4-C – Christo- Strahley, 65, 100.00%       Red, Brown, and Gold; pher L. Engel, 77, 100% Dem CC Paulding Vlg 1 – NEW COLOR: BLACK D Cen Com 4-D – Denise Jane Taft, 86, 100.00%      Black Dirt and Small Gravel. J. Gray, 49, 66.22%; Olin M. Dem CC Paulding Vlg 2 –      Everything is in Bulk Roehrig, 25, 33.78% Ann E. Pease, 74, 100.00% Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 23, 2016 SUPPORT THE 2016 INTEL INTERNATIONAL McCann from Woodburn. lation, this bill allows us to EACS BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES RECOG- A letter was read from Min- focus our investment on SCIENCE FAIR FUNDRAISER FOR NWO PAR- dy Slattery, US History and faster broadband speeds NIZE DIGITAL LEARNING DAY IMOVIE CON- TICIPANTS ON MARCH 28 Gov. Teacher from Wood- and increasing our coverage TEST WINNERS lan School who is happy to area, while protecting rural accept an American flag Americans from added fees from our DUV Tent. It will they can least afford. This be delivered and presented bill is a win-win for small soon. Requests are welcome business and rural consum- for review by the committee ers alike.” chairman. Scholarships and dona- SECRETARY HUSTED tions were increased by vote RECOGNIZES NONPROFIT of those members present. & VOLUNTEER BUSINESS- The GAR Scholarships are ES IN MARCH 2016 OHIO available to a Sophomore, Ju- nior, or Senior who is of good BUSINESS PROFILE GPA in a good accredited college and of lineal descent Ohio Secretary of State to a Union Patriot. Contact Jon Husted announced The EACS Board of School 8th grader, Leo Jr. High; 3rd Tent for more information. the Ohio Business Profile Trustees recognized and con- place: Edward Stuckey, 6th The Treasurer’s report in- Program will be featuring gratulated the 2016 Digital grader, Woodlan Jr. High Hicksville High School’s Kate Murphy and Columbus cluded a discussion on dona- “Nonprofit and Volunteer Learning Day iMovie Video For the 9-12 group: Grove’s Karenna Langhals qualified for the 2016 Intel Inter- tions to the homeless Veter- Businesses” throughout the Contest Winners. The follow- 1st place: Nicole Winans, national Science & Engineering Fair at the Northwest Ohio ans and what and where the month of March. ing students were honored: East Allen University; 2nd Science & Engineering Fair at Northwest State Community the donations will take place. “The nonprofit organi- For the K-5 group: place: Yunes Al-Hobane 12th College in Archbold. The March 28 Fundraiser at Mancino’s, The president will start pur- zations operating in every 1st place: Samantha grade, Zak Major 12th grade, sponsored by the Northwest Ohio Council, will help support chasing items for distribu- community in our state are Browning, 3rd grader, New Nick Sizemore 11th grade, the cost of sending Kate and Karenna as participants to this tion at the Veteran’s center. truly changing the future of Haven Intermediate Rodarius Hollins 10th grade, year’s international science fair and Pettisville High School Several cards were signed Ohio and brightening peo- For the 6-8 group: and Jamall Owens, 10th observer Gretchen Lee (not pictured) to the 2016 Intel Inter- for the members that were ple’s lives,” Secretary Husted 1st place: Landon Thomp- grade, all from New Haven national Science & Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona ill or not able to attend this said. “These organizations son, 8th grader, Leo Jr. High; High School. from May 8-13. meeting. The tent closed are using their business in- 2nd place: Lane Hasselman, The Northwest Ohio Sci- will go towards supporting with the closing the Bible by stincts to solve problems in our communities and they ence & Engineering Fair the students at the 2016 Intel the acting Chaplain. needed, academic and recre- secutive year of record busi- (NWOSEF) Council is International Science & En- The next meeting will be are making an impact.” Companies profiled this ational classes and integrat- ness growth. Ohio has seen a pleased to announce its 2016 gineering Fair in Phoenix, Sat., May 14 at the George- ed employment opportuni- 21.8 percent increase in the Intel International Science & Arizona. Please help these town Branch Library — month include: • Cincinnati Union Beth- ties. number of newly-registered Engineering Fair participants students represent North- Room B. If you would like • Rebuilding Together businesses and a 24.4 per- and observer and is asking west Ohio internationally by more in formation on this el (Cincinnati, Ohio) is the oldest social service agency Central Ohio (Columbus, cent drop in rejections from for your support to help send supporting them locally on organization, please contact: Ohio) preserves and revital- 2010 to 2015. This growth them to the internation- March 28 at Mancino’s in Loretta McCann (260-632- in the Buckeye State. CUB currently provides early izes homes in Central Ohio can largely be attributed to al science fair May 8 – 13 in Archbold. 0258) or Caroline Zimmer- to improve the homes and Secretary Husted’s efforts to Phoenix, Arizona. This year’s The Northwest Ohio Sci- man (419-258-2222) or Vick- childhood education, services for trafficked and pros- lives of neighbors in need. provide better customer ser- international participants ence & Engineering Fair ie Day (260) 909-0091. Volunteers donate their time vice to Ohio businesses by are Hicksville High School’s (NWOSEF) is a non-profit tituted women and safe and affordable housing units for and resources to impact reducing the costs associated Kate Murphy and Columbus 501©3 organization. LATTA SUPPORTS SMALL their communities. with registering a new busi- Groves’ Karenna Langha- For more information on BUSINESS BROADBAND women. • UNCHAINED (Colum- • Linking Employment, ness, ensuring faster pro- ls while the 2016 observer this year’s Intel International DEPLOYMENT ACT, LOCAL Abilities and Potential cessing time and launching is Pettisville High School’s Science & Engineering Fair bus, Ohio) raises awareness BUSINESS APPLAUDS about human trafficking (LEAP) (Cleveland, Ohio) online services at the Ohio Gretchen Lee. participants and observer or assists individuals with Business Central. On March 28, the North- the March 28 event at Man- through the UNCHAINED Congressman Bob Latta fashion show, offer training disabilities and strives to In addition, Secretary west Ohio Council will be cino’s in Archbold, email (R-Bowling Green) voted to advance a society of equal Husted began a partnership hosting and working at Man- [email protected] or and education to volunteers support H.R. 4596, the Small and scholarships to survi- opportunity for all people. with Google’s “Let’s Put Our cino’s Restaurant, 106 S. De- call the Wauseon Public Li- Business Broadband De- LEAP offers services to help Cities on the Map” program fiance St., Archbold. This day brary at 419-335-6626. vors of human trafficking. ployment Act, which passed • Hannah’s Socks (Per- Ohioans overcome barriers in 2015. Ohio businesses the House of Representatives rysburg, Ohio) was inspired and live independently. now have easy access to free DAUGHTERS OF UNION her second Gr-Grandfather, with bipartisan support. The by a four-year old’s desire to • Ohio Association of tools through Google when VETERANS MEET MORRIS LEROY GROOM bill protects small business- give her socks to a homeless Nonprofit Organizationsthey apply to start a business who enlisted 26Aug1863 in es from burdensome reg- man as an act of kindness. (Columbus, Ohio) strives online with the Secretary to increase the effectiveness of State’s office and Ohio is Submitted by: Caroline Fenton, Michigan. He was 19 ulations, and allows small Hannah’s Socks collects and years old on enlistment, in Internet Service Providers donates socks to people af- and efficiency of nonprofit now the least costly state in Zimmerman organizations by providing the region to start and main- The REBECCA OTIS Tent Co. L Michigan 10th Cavalry (ISPs) to focus on expanding fected by homelessness in Regiment on 02Sept1863. He networks, deploying broad- Ohio and Michigan. programs, services, research tain a new business. Learn # 54 Daughters of the Union and education to enable non- more by reading Secretary Veterans of the Civil War, mustered out on 11Nov1865 band, improving connectiv- • Corporation for Ohio at Memphis, Tenn. His resi- ity for rural consumers, and Appalachian Development profits to be good stewards of Husted’s guest column in the 1861-1865 met on March 12, their funding and impactful Cincinnati Enquirer here. 2016 at the Dupont Branch dence was Fenton, Michigan. creating jobs. (Athens, Ohio) is a 17-mem- Morris Leroy Groom was “This commonsense leg- ber coalition working to in their communities. Launched in June 2011, Library after a luncheon at • Koinonia Homes, Inc. Ohio Business Profile has the Casa Grill. the son of William Groom islation protects both small improve the lives of low-in- and Rebecca Moyer, both businesses, and their con- come people throughout the (Independence, Ohio) part- helped raise awareness The meeting was opened ners with people with de- about companies registered by President, Vickie Day, of New York. Morris was b. sumers from the challeng- Appalachian region through May 1844 NY. He d. 28Sept ing regulatory requirements workforce training, meeting velopmental disabilities to and doing business in Ohio from Avilla, IN. Standard achieve healthy, fulfilling that are creating interesting meeting procedures include 1908 Fenton, Mich. where he that were part of the FCC’s family needs and education. is but His daugh., Asneath 2015 Open Internet Order,” • The Dayton Foundation and enriched lives through products, offering outstand- opening the Bible during support services and educa- ing service, contributing the meeting itself. The pa- Irene Groom b. 1867, m. Je- said Latta “By removing the (Dayton, Ohio) collaborates rome D. Perry in 1887; their Washington red-tape, these with community initia- tional and employment op- to their local communities triotic procedures include portunities. and employing Ohioans in the Pledge to the Flag of the daugh, Gertie Irene Perry b. companies are able to oper- tives and donors to enrich 1890 m. John James Soule in ate more effectively, and bet- the Greater Dayton region • Experience Columbus the process. Each month, United States of America, (Columbus, Ohio) is dedi- a handful of diverse busi- The American’s Creed, and 1911 in Macomb Co. Michi- ter serve their customers.” to strengthen families and gan. They are but in Macomb The FCC‘s 2015 Open help meet present and future cated to making Columbus nesses linked together by a saying the objects of the a visitor and leisure destina- common theme are featured DUV. The Duty and Mission Co. Mich. Their daugh, Internet Order created en- community needs through Kathryn Irene Soule b. 1913, hanced transparency rules investing and managing tion. Increasing visitors to on the Secretary of State’s of the DUV is also repeated. the Greater Columbus area website, where Ohioans are An application was pre- m. Albert Francis Wells in for ISPs, including disclo- charitable funds. 1933 in Leonard, Mich. They sure of commercial terms for • Free to Smile Founda- generates an economic im- encouraged to submit com- sented, checked by the com- pact and supports local busi- panies they feel are deserv- mittee and voted on by the lived in and around Paulding prices and other fees, and a tion (Columbus, Ohio) based Co. all of their lives. They are number of complicated per- in Ohio’s capital city, pro- nesses. ing of recognition in future membership. The applicant In January 2016, Secre- months. was Caroline Wells Zim- bur. in Maumee Cem., Ant- formance metrics. Recog- vides free cleft lip and palette werp, Ohio. Their youngest nizing that these enhanced surgeries and dental care tary Husted announced that merman who was recom- 2015 was Ohio’s sixth con- mended by member, Loretta daugh. b. 1943 in Paulding requirements could be espe- to patients in Guatemala, McCann. The business of the Co. Ohio, is the subject of cially onerous for small pro- Cambodia, Tibet, Niger and meeting included presenting this new membership, Caro- viders, the FCC temporarily Ethiopia. Dental profession- FOR RENT: THIS SPACE line Mae Wells Zimmerman. exempted ISPs with 100,000 the new member, Caroline als volunteer their time and Remodeled weekly if you request. High-traffic area. The next order of busi- or fewer subscribers. travel so that all donations Wells Zimmerman from Convenient location. All maint. included. Antwerp, Ohio. 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Dawson, Lima, OH; The West Bend News Page 15 REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Seat belt/drive; Guilty; Case was General Code, Section 11681 General Code, Section 11681 General Code, Section 11681 waived by defendant Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Mark L. Mies, New Haven, Sudoku Puzzle THE STATE OF OHIO, THE STATE OF OHIO, THE STATE OF OHIO, IN; Lic exp(6mths); Guilty; Case PAULDING COUNTY: PAULDING COUNTY: PAULDING COUNTY: was waived by defendant QUICKEN LOANS, INC., Plaintiff, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Jalen J. Holloway, Detroit, MI; 7 5 2 vs. Plaintiff, AS TRUSTEE No O.L.; Pled guilty, found guilty; CHARLES T. BAXTER, ET AL., vs. FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING Pay all fines and costs today 93 1 Defendants, LARRY G. THIMLAR, ET AL., AGREEMENT DATED AS OF Brett M. Mullins, Payne, OH; Defendants, APRIL 1, 2005 Fail to reinsta; Pled no cont., Case No. CI 15 193. PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the Case No. CI 15 147. found guilty; Proof of financial ASSET-BACKED responsibility not provided; Pay 428 above entitled action, I will offer for sale Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES at public auction, at the East door of the above entitled action, I will offer for sale SERIES 2005-WHQ2, Plaintiff, all fines and costs by 4/29/16 or will be sent to collections Courthouse in the Village of Paulding, at public auction, at the East door of the vs. 4 8 in the above named County, on Thurs- Courthouse in the Village of Paulding, Andre R. Walters, Fort MICHAEL A. THOMAS, ET AL., Wayne, IN; Tamper w/evide; day, the 21st day of April, 2016 at 10:05 in the above named County, on Thurs- Defendants, o’clock A.M., the real estate located at: day, the 21st day of April, 2016 at 10:00 Prel-waive; Defendant has been Case No. CI 13 098. 137 9 11201 Road 71, o’clock A.M., the real estate located at: indicted by the Common Pleas Paulding, Ohio 45879 18286 Road 15, Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the Court of Paulding County Ohio; above entitled action, I will offer for sale Parcel Number: 27-07S-014-00 Hicksville, Ohio 43526 Case shall be bound over at public auction, at the East door of the 6 81 A full legal description of this property Parcel Number: 11-05S-007-01 Andre R. Walters, Fort A full legal description of this property Courthouse in the Village of Paulding, in Wayne, IN; Flee/elude; Prel- is on record at the Paulding County Engi- the above named County, on Thursday, neer’s Of ce located in the basement of is on record at the Paulding County Engi- waive; Defendant has been in- 7 4 neer’s Of ce located in the basement of the the 21st day of April, 2016 at 10:10 o’clock the Courthouse. A.M., the real estate located at: dicted by the Common Pleas Said premises appraised at Seventy- Courthouse. Court of Paulding County Ohio; Said premises appraised at Sixty-six 11436 State Route 500,  ve Thousand and No/100 ($75,000.00) Paulding, Ohio 45879 Case shall be bound over 452 6 Dollars and cannot be sold for less than Thousand and No/100 ($66,000.00) Dol- Sylvia M. Jasso, Paulding, lars and cannot be sold for less than two- Parcel Number: 27-14S-023-02 two-thirds of that amount. A full legal description of this property OH; Confine of dog; Guilty; Case The appraisal of this property was com- thirds of that amount. 3 The appraisal of this property was is on record at the Paulding County En- was waived by defendant pleted without an interior inspection. Nei- gineer’s Of ce located in the basement Maria L. Bradbury, Antwerp, ther the Sheriff’s Of ce nor the appraisers completed without an interior inspection. Neither the Sheriff’s Of ce nor the apprais- of the Courthouse. OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty, Case are responsible for the condition of the Said premises appraised at Eighty- was waived by defendant Jennifer L. Schaefer, Payne, Noah W. Krall, Oxford, OH; property at the time the purchaser takes ers are responsible for the condition of the property at the time the purchaser takes one Thousand and No/100 ($81,000.00) Demarco D. Williams, Farm- OH; Fail control; Guilty; Casew Seat belt/drive; Guilty; Case was possession. Dollars and cannot be sold for less than ington, MI; Seat belt/drive; was waived by defendant waived by defendant Purchasers are advised they have no possession. Purchasers are advised they have no two-thirds of that amount. Guilty; Case was waived by de- Roberta S. Garrett, Oakwood, Real Estate Transfers: legal right to access this property until The appraisal of this property was OH; Fail control; Guilty; Case Cecil Village: the Sheriff’s Deed has been  led with the legal right to access this property until fendant the Sheriff’s Deed has been  led with the completed without an interior inspec- Aqiyl Jamaal Moore, Ant- was waived by defendant 3/17/16; Steven L. Jackson, Paulding County Recorder’s Of ce. tion. Neither the Sheriff’s Of ce nor TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down Paulding County Recorder’s Of ce. werp, OH; Fail control; Guilty; John A. Black, Defiance, OH; et al; Lot 20, outlots sec. 14; 3.16 TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on the appraisers are responsible for the Case was waived by defendant Tak nongame bir; Dismis; Case acres; To: Steven L. Jackson, et al on day of the sale with the balance to be condition of the property at the time the paid before the deed is issued. day of the sale with the balance to be paid Miriam E. Landwehr Clo- dismissed per state; Without Grover Hill Village: before the deed is issued. purchaser takes possession. prejudice; Costs waived 3/14/16; Ernest P. Welch; Lot The successful bidder will have 30 days Purchasers are advised they have no verdale, OH; Abandon animals; from the sale date to obtain an examina- The successful bidder will have 30 days Guilty; Defendant to pay remain- Michael James Cordi, Defi- 50; 0.191 acres; To: Lyle R. Ebel, from the sale date to obtain an examina- legal right to access this property until ance, OH; Fail control; Guilty; trustee & Debra K. Ebel, trustee tion of title at their expense, if so desired. the Sheriff’s Deed has been  led with ing costs; Shall pay remaining tion of title at their expense, if so desired. Should such examination disclose the title the Paulding County Recorder’s Of ce. balance of restitution ($98.00) Case was waived by defendant Latty Village: Should such examination disclose the title to be unmarketable by any defect in the TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down Megan A. Hahn, Defiance, Clay A. Kinnick, Nineveh, IN; 3/15/16; Brian E. Smith & to be unmarketable by any defect in the court proceedings or the existence of any on day of the sale with the balance to be OH; F.R.A. susp.; Dismis; CT A Viol being pass; Guilty; Case was Stacey M. Henderson; Lot 89; 0.2 court proceedings or the existence of any outstanding interest rendering the title paid before the deed is issued. dismissed at the states request waived by defendant acres; Lot 90; 0.2 acres; To: Brian outstanding interest rendering the title The successful bidder will have 30 Megan A. Hahn, Defiance, Adam J. Payne, Oakwood, E. Smith unmarketable, the successful bidder has unmarketable, the successful bidder has days from the sale date to obtain an OH; 72/55 speed; Guilty; Shall OH; Criminal damage; Guilty; Brown Twp.: 30 days to  le a written motion requesting 30 days to  le a written motion requesting the sale shall be set aside. If the court examination of title at their expense, if pay $75.00 per month commenc- Defendant placed on standard 3/14/16; Edward L. & Julia R. the sale shall be set aside. If the court so desired. Should such examination probation; Shall pay all fines Andrews; Sec. 2; 7.223 acres; To:  nds the title unmarketable, the court will  nds the title unmarketable, the court will ing 4/29/16; Has a POC date of refuse to con rm the sale or  x a reason- disclose the title to be unmarketable by 7/29/16, Community control two and costs; Shall pay restitution Edward L. Andrews refuse to con rm the sale or  x a reason- any defect in the court proceedings or in the amount of $300.00; Shall Edward L. Andrews & Julia R. able time, not to exceed 90 days, within able time, not to exceed 90 days, within ordered; Secure a valid driver’s li- which the defect of title may be corrected. the existence of any outstanding inter- cense; Proof of insurance was not maintain general good behavior; Andrews; Sec. 1; 2.975 acres; To: which the defect of title may be corrected. est rendering the title unmarketable, Taxes shall be prorated to the  ling date Taxes shall be prorated to the  ling date provided; 15 jail days reserved Pay or collections date set for Julia R. Andrews of the con rmation entry and paid from the successful bidder has 30 days to Tonya R. Brown, Indianap- 12/12/16 Jackson Twp.: of the con rmation entry and paid from the  le a written motion requesting the sale the sale proceeds. olis, IN; No O.L.; Guilty; Pay all Kevin S. Halliwill, Scott, OH; 3/14/16; Rex E. Boroff, II & sale proceeds. shall be set aside. If the court  nds the Sheriff Jason K. Landers Phys control; Guilty; May attend Vicki R. Boroff; Sec. 1; 31.939; To: Sheriff Jason K. Landers title unmarketable, the court will refuse fines and costs today Paulding County, Ohio the DIP in lieu of jail completed; Boroff Family Farms, LLC Paulding County, Ohio to con rm the sale or  x a reasonable Crystal M. Bolin, Fort Wayne, www.pauldingohsheriff.com ALS vacated; Shall pay $40 per www.pauldingohsheriff.com time, not to exceed 90 days, within IN; Child restraint; Guilty; Case Charles V. Gasior, Attorney for Plaintiff Dean K. Hegyes, Attorney for Plaintiff was waived by defendant month commencing 3/10/16; Has which the defect of title may be cor- The West Bend News is pub- rected. Christopher K. Stalsberg, a POC date of 12/12/16; Proof of PC COUNTY COURT DOCU- Robert L. Hoffman, Defiance, Lima, OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; financial responsibility provided; lished weekly with news from Taxes shall be prorated to the  ling Northeast Indiana and North- MENTS OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; Case date of the con rmation entry and paid Case was waived by defendant Apply for a new driving privi- was waived by defendant from the sale proceeds. Aubree Davis, Grover Hill, leges; $5.00 waived; 27 jail days west Ohio. The publication is Gregg L. Mendenhall, Union Sheriff Jason K. Landers OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; Case reserved wholly owned by West Bend Criminal dispositions City, OH; Display plates; Guilty; Paulding County, Ohio was waived by defendant Kevin S. Halliwill, Scott, OH; Printing & Publishing Inc. Andrea L. Kaduk, Fort Case was waived by defendant www.pauldingohsheriff.com Heather R. Martinez, Pauld- No tail lights; Dismis; CT B dis- Home Delivery information Wayne, IN; Seat belt/drive; Allison J. Santo, Paulding, Charles V. Gasior, Attorney for Plaintiff ing, OH; Fictitious reg.; Pled no missed at stated request for the West Bend News fol- Guilty; Case was waived by de- OH; Fail control; Guilty; Case cont.; found guilty; $75.00 sus- Thomas A. Justinger, Melrose, lows: Home delivery is $32.18 fendant was waived by defendant ing, OH; Following close; Pled no pended with proof of proper reg- OH; O.V.I./refusal; Guilty; ALS per year. Newsstand is free for Roger A. McCabe, Cecil, OH; Richard Risner, Defiance, cont., found guilty; Pay all fines istration; Pay all fines and costs vacated; Pay fines and costs by pick up. Equip. regulat.; Guilty; Case was OH; Fail control; Guilty; Case and cost by 4/29/16 or will be sent by 3/18/16 or will be sent to col- 12/12/16 or will be sent to collec- waived by defendant All content submitted & was waived by defendant to collections lections tions; Pay $50 per mo commenc- printed in the West Bend News Steven R. Frederick Jr., De- Allison C. Rogozinski, Lake- Andres I. Hernandez, Pauld- Heather R. Martinez, Pauld- ing 5/27/16; Community control fiance, OH; Driving/texting; becomes the property and wood, OH; Marked lanes; Guilty; ing, OH; No O.L.; Pled no cont., ing, OH; Display plates; Pled no two; Third millennium alcohol copyright of the West Bend Guilty; Case was waived by de- course; SCRAM removed 4/22/16 Case was waived by defendant found guilty; Pay all fines and cont., found guilty; Pay all fines Printing and Publishing Inc fendant Andres I. Hernandez, Pauld- costs by 4/29/16 or will be sent to and costs by 3/18/16 08:00 a.m.; 160 jail days reserved; Restricted license plates corporation. Any and all repro- duction requires prior consent larly described as follows: Commenc- Coverage, before they can be hired to Shanesha D. Pugh, Detroit, NOTICE OF LEGAL NOTICE MI; Fail control; Guilty; Two (2) by the Publisher. Any submis- PUBLICATION ing at a point being in the Southeast perform any type of work for the Pauld- sions may be edited or rejected corner of Lot Number twenty-two 2016 Joint Chip ing County. points waived; Pay all costs by IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 4/29/16 by the editor. OF PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO (22), and thence North 89°50’30” Seal Projects Bidders must comply with the prevail- West, along the South line of Lot 22, ing wage rates on Public Improvements LOU ANN WANNEMACHER, Sealed bids will be received by the thirty-eight and 85/100 (38.85) feet to in Paulding County, Ohio as determined Plaintiff, Board of County Commissioners of by the Ohio Department of Industrial Re- NOTICE OF feet East and in a true line with the a point for the TRUE PLACE OF BE- vs. Paulding, Ohio, at its of ce in the Court lations. PUBLICATION North line of Lot One (1) Cooper’s GINNING; thence continuing North House, 115 N. Williams Street, Rm. B-1, REBECCA A. NEFF, ET.AL. All materials shall conform to the IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Parcels, Oakwood, Ohio; thence two 89°50’30” West, along the aforesaid Paulding, Ohio, until 10:00 A.M., D.S.T. hundred sixty-three and forty-nine Defendants, 2013 revision of the State of Ohio De- OF PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO South line, one and 15/100 (1.15) feet on April 4, 2016 partment of Transportation Construc- hundredths (263.49) feet Southerly Case No. CI-16-019 to a point; thence North 00°00’00” PROPOSAL: tion and Material Speci cations. LOU ANN WANNEMACHER, to the North line of Harmon Street; Judge Tiffany Reighter-Beckman East, sixty-six and 00/100 (66.00) feet Chip sealing various Township roads “DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQUIRE- Plaintiff, thence one hundred thirty- ve and TO: REBECCA A. NEFF, UNKNOWN to a point; thence South 89°50’30” within Paulding County, Ohio. MENTS AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION vs. forty-three hundredths (135.43) feet HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND EXECUTORS East, along the North line of Lot 22, Engineer’s Estimate = $347,456.03 153.011 OF THE REVISED CODE AP- Jesse Branham, Et. AL, along the north line of Harmon Street OF REBECCA A. NEFF; UNKNOWN one and 00/100 (1.00) feet to a point, Each bidder is required to furnish with PLY TO THIS PROJECT. COPIES OF Defendants, to the point of beginning. Said parcel SPOUSE OF REBECCA A. NEFF contains .82 acres, more or less and and thence South 00°07’49” East; its proposal, a Bid Guaranty and Contract SECTION 153.011 OF THE REVISED Case No. CI-16-018 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 103 N. Lau- is described on the Auditor’s Tax Du- sixty-six and 00/100 (66.00) feet to the Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 CODE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY Judge Tiffany Reighter-Beckman ra Street, Payne, Ohio 45880 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security OF THE OFFICES OF THE DEPART- plicate as Oakwood Village, Section Please take notice that a complaint has place of beginning. Containing 70.95 furnished in Bond form, shall be issued MENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SER- TO: JESSE BRANHAM, UNKNOWN 26, Lot 12 pt. Parcel 2, Outlots. square feet, more or less. HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND EXECUTORS been  led in the above-captioned action by a Surety Company or Corporation VICES.” Parcel ID No. 10-22S-027-00 against you seeking a foreclosure of tax Parcel 19-16S-019-00 licensed in the State of Ohio to provide Prevailing Wage. Recipient shall OF JESSE BRANHAM; UNKNOWN Property Address: 103 N. Laura SPOUSE OF JESSE BRANHAM Property Address: 400 E. Harmon liens and a public sale of real property said surety. comply, and shall require that all Con- Street, Oakwood, Ohio 45873 Street, Payne, Ohio 45880 LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 400 E. owned by REBECCA A. NEFF to pay de- Each Proposal must contain the full tractors and subcontractors working on You are required to answer in the Harmon Street, Oakwood, Ohio 45873 linquent real estate taxes owed by you. You are required to answer in the name of the party or parties submitting the Project comply, with the prevailing above-captioned cause twenty-eight The real property in question is situ- above-captioned cause twenty-eight (28) the proposal and all persons interested wage requirements contained in Sections Please take notice that a complaint (28) days after the last publication here- therein. The owner intends and requires 4115.03 to 4115.16 of the Revised Code. ated in the Village of Payne, County of days after the last publication hereof, or has been  led in the above-captioned of, or a default judgment seeking sale that this project be completed as listed Sealed bids shall be in writing and in Paulding, and the State of Ohio and more a default judgment seeking sale of you action against you seeking a foreclo- of you real estate will be sought. Your real estate will be sought. Your answer above. accordance with speci cations furnished sure of tax liens and a public sale of real answer should be  led with the Clerk of fully described as follows: All contractors and subcontractors in- by Paulding County and on  le in the Of- property owned by JESSE BRANHAM Situated in the Village of Payne, should be  led with the Clerk of Courts, Courts, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., Pauld- volved with the project will, to the extent  ces of the Paulding County Engineer to pay delinquent real estate taxes owed Paulding, Ohio 45879. County of Paulding, and State of Ohio, practicable use Ohio products, materials, and Commissioners. ing, Ohio 45879. by you. to-wit: services, and labor in the implementation Bids are to be sealed and addressed to The real property in question is situ- Beginning at the Southeast corner of their project. Additionally, contrac- the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners ated in the Village of Oakwood, County of Lot twenty-two (22) of the Original tor compliance with the equal employ- of Paulding County, Ohio, and bids on the of Paulding, and the State of Ohio and Plat of the Village of Payne, Paulding ment opportunity requirements of Ohio above named items to be marked: more fully described as follows: County, Ohio, thence west forty (40) Administrative Code Chapter 123, the PROPOSAL: “2016 JOINT TOWNSHIP Governor’s Executive Order of 1972, and Situated in the Village of Oak- feet; thence North sixty-six (66) feet; CHIP SEAL PROJECT” wood, County of Paulding, and State Governor’s Executive Order 84-9 shall be The Board of County Commissioners thence East forty (40) feet to the East required. of Ohio, to-wit: Beginning at a point line of said lot; thence South Sixty-six l reserves the right to reject any and/or all on the North side of Harmon Street All contractors shall follow all appli- bids received. (66) feet to the place of beginning. cable Federal and State OSHA regula- in the Village of Oakwood, Pauld- Included as part of this real estate is tions. The contractor shall also hold the BY ORDER OF THE ing County, Ohio, same being three hundred  fty (350) feet East of the the 1972 Holly Park Mobile Home (on County Engineer harmless for any viola- BOARD OF COUNTY foundation) located thereon. tions or  nes received while engaged in East side of Third Street: thence LESS AND EXCEPT THEREFROM: this project. COMMISSIONERS two hundred sixty-two and thirty- A part of Lot number twenty-two All contractors must provide current PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO six hundredths (262.36) feet North- erly and parallel with Third Street; (22) in the Original Plat of the Village Certi cate of Liability Insurance Cover- Nola Ginter thence one hundred thirty- ve and of Payne, in said County of Paulding age for $1,000,000 along with a current Clerk, Board of Commissioners forty-three hundredths (135.43) and State of Ohio, and more particu- Certi cate of Worker’s Compensation Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 14 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 23, 2016 USDA ANNOUNCES $260 ects.” iAB FINANCIAL BANK ANNOUNCES WT PAYNE, GH & DIVINE meat, potatoes, cheese, bread- MILLION AVAILABLE FOR One of the 2016 high-im- MERCY SCHOOLS BREAK- stick, chicken quesdilla, re- REGIONAL CONSERVATION pact projects announced in 2016 LEGACY AWARD WINNERS FAST & LUNCH MENUS fried beans, fruit, milk, Top- PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM February 2016, the Midwest 3/23 – 3/29 pings: Salsa, lettuce, banana Agriculture Water Quality peppers & sour cream 3/24-29 – No school, Agriculture Secretary Partnership, brings togeth- Breakfast: er the Iowa Department of 3/23 – Mini pancakes/sau- Spring break Tom Vilsack announced Paulding Elementary – the availability of up to Agriculture and Land Stew- sage, fruit, milk ardship and around 40 other 3/24 – No school, Teacher Breakfast: $260 million for partner 3/23 – Burrito, fruit/juice, proposals to improve the public and private partners in–service to advance a science-based, 3/25 – No school, Good milk nation’s water quality, com- 3/24-29 – No school, bat drought, enhance soil non-regulatory approach for Friday reducing nutrient loss and 3/28 – Ham/cheese rip- Spring break health, support wildlife hab- Paulding Elementary – itat and protect agricultural improving water quality, pers, fruit, milk soil health and habitat for at- 3/29 – Egg/cheese muffin, Lunch: viability. The funding is be- 3/23 – Turkey gravy over ing made available through risk species. Partners in this fruit, milk project are matching NRCS whipped potatoes, fr. veg., USDA Natural Resourc- iAB Financial Bank is • 20 years – Debra Bishop, Lunch: funding four-to-one for a to- 3/23 – Fiestada, Romaine dinner roll, fruit, milk es Conservation Service’s pleased to announce 33 em- Cheryl Kincaid and Jamie tal investment of about $47.5 lettuce salad w/dressing, car- 3/24-29 – No school, (NRCS) innovative Regional ployees celebrating milestone Martin Spring break Conservation Partnership million in priority water- rot sticks, fruit, milk sheds in Iowa, Illinois and anniversaries with the orga- • 15 years – Linda Kiel, 3/24 – No school, Teacher Oakwood Elementary – Program (RCPP) and appli- nization during 2016. These Robb Roehrman, Matt Smith Breakfast: cants must be able to match Nebraska. in–service Partners in Delaware employees represent a com- and Nancy Tumbleson 3/25 – No school, Good 3/23 – Breakfast burrito, the federal award with pri- juice or fruit, milk and Maryland are using an bined 335 years of service and • 10 years – Donald Ash- Friday vate or local funds. 3/24-29 – No school, RCPP project to acceler- on Thursday, March 10th, a ton, Andria Maus, Robert 3/28 – Popcorn chicken, Created by the 2014 Farm special breakfast was held in Michael, Julia Rei, Pat Sa- mashed potatoes w/gravy, Spring Break Bill, RCPP investments of ate the installation of best Oakwood Elementary – management practices that their honor. At this gather- pusek, Eric Sheibley, Jo Sny- corn, dinner roll w/butter, nearly $600 million have al- ing, employees also took the der, Dorothea Thompson and fruit, milk Lunch: ready driven 199 partner-led enable farmers to meet the 3/23 – Toasted cheese wg, nutrient and sediment water opportunity to select Erin’s Pam Van 3/29 – Hot dog sandwich, projects. The program House for Grieving Children • 5 years – Kristina Boha- baked chips, baked beans, tomato soup, crackers, celery leverages local leadership quality goals in the Chesa- stk., fruit, milk peake Bay watershed. The to receive a $1,000 donation ta, Derek Brown, Christina carrot sticks, fruit, milk to establish partnerships in commemoration of the Gilford, Brenda Lane, Paula XSCHOOL X4.65 3/24 – No school, Spring that can include private NRCS investment here is Break being matched by 15 part- partnerships iAB has formed McEachern, Tiffany Munro, companies, local and trib- with both its valued employ- Deborah Patrick, Kathy Rine- ANTWERP LOCAL SCHOOL ners to deliver a $10 million APRIL FOOLS TOURNA- al governments, universi- ees as well as with the local hold, Marcia Schaefer, Angie LUNCH MENUS 3/23 – 3/29 ties, non-profits and other impact in this critical water- MENT @ WILLARD HIGH shed. community. In the past 5 Sheets, Jasbinder Singh, Amy non-government partners to years, iAB has donated $5,000 Szelis, Neal Toussaint, Caris- SCHOOL work with farmers, ranch- Projects from the first 3/23 – Breaded chicken on to local organizations in hon- sa Webster and Jim Yonker bun, tossed salad, applesauce, ers and forest landowners round of investment are or of these employees and Erin’s House provides sup- milk; PLUS: Salad bar The April Fools Tourna- on landscape- and water- already showing results. In New Mexico, an RCPP their service. port for children, teens and 3/24-28 – No school ment will be held April 2-3 at shed-scale conservation Michael C. Marhenke, their families who have suf- 3/29 – Meatball sub, baked the brand new Willard High solutions that work best for partnership between the Interstate Stream Com- President and Chief Execu- fered the death of a loved one. fries, pineapple, milk; PLUS: School. There will be a 4th their region. This will be tive Officer recognized these iAB Financial Bank is pleased Salad bar grade through 8th grade in the third round of fund- mission and an acequia—a local communal irrigation employees and applauded to partner with Erin’s House separate divisions. There will ing through RCPP, helping be a 3-game guarantee with system—has addressed their commitment to giv- by providing this $1,000 gift PEVS BREAKFAST & LUNCH USDA build on record en- individual trophies awarded ing back to individuals with to aid in the very worthwhile MENUS 3/23 – 3/29 rollment in all voluntary long-standing infrastruc- for 1st and 2nd places. The ture failures to significantly charitable needs. “Our em- work of offering grief support conservation programs, ployees truly realize what the in our community. tournament will help Wil- with more than 500,000 reduce water needs by im- Jr/Sr High – Breakfast: lard Schools. proving irrigation efficien- power of partnership can do iAB Financial Bank, a 3/23 – Sausage & cheese producers participating to in our local communities,” wholly-owned subsidiary of For more information or protect land and water on cy. In Oregon, removal of biscuit, tator coins, juice/ to register a team, please stated Marhenke. “They take Independent Alliance Banks, fruit, milk over 400 million acres na- encroaching juniper was visit: www.bestofthebestbas- part of the West-wide pri- this responsibility seriously Inc., is one of the largest lo- 3/24-29 – No School, tionwide. and look forward to giving cally-owned community ketball.com or call Brad at vate lands conservation ef- Spring break 419-443-5440. “Across the country, back in a meaningful way.” banks in the area and em- Jr/Sr High – Lunch: locally-driven efforts are fort that helped obviate the need to list the Greater sage- The employees honored ploys approximately 290 peo- 3/23 – Idaho nachos w/ having a positive effect on include: ple throughout Allen, Hun- conservation and produc- grouse on the endangered species list. • 25 years of service – Cin- tington, Marshall and Wells tion,” said Vilsack. “RCPP dy Brown and Rita Gebo counties. 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No company or Peterbilt, Mack, International. juice/fruit, milk 3/29 – Hot dog sandwich, personal checks accepted unless accompanied by a letter from baked chips, baked beans, your bank that guarantees your check up to a specific amount. 3/29 – Egg/cheese muf- Not responsible for accidents or articles after sold. fin, juice/fruit, milk carrot sticks w/dip, cook- Indiana Auction License Numbers: AC31200012, Lunch: ie, assorted juices, assort- AU10700006, AU19700070 and others NOTES: Food available on site. Collectibles: Daisy BB Guns, Mac Tool Racing clock, Pocket Watches, Pocket 3/23– Fiestada, Romaine ed canned and fresh fruit, knives, Sunbeam Iron steel box,  shing lures, Die Cast Cars, Die Cast Banks, Cast milk: PLUS: Chef salad, Piz- Log onto www.spiethandsatow.com for more photos Iron toys & much more. lettuce salad w/dressing, New Haven Fitness LLC Owners: Estate of Delbert R. Baker, Williams County Probate Court, za sub or Breaded chicken Case Number: 20151226, Douglas A. Baker, Administrator Rob Scott carrot sticks, assorted Darin Spieth & Dan Satow, Auctioneers Go To Bid: sandwich w/ salad bar www.proxibid.com/darrenbok canned & fresh fruit, milk; 6 S. Howell Street Auctioneer: Darren L Bok CAI, 07356 PLUS: Chef salad, Pizza sub Hillsdale, Ml 49242 Seevers Rd. Hicksville, Ohio, 517-439-2528 Phone: 419-769-2399. OR Pretzel w/cheese w/salad Email: [email protected] Visit us on the web at Fax 517-279-4899 bar www.westbendnews.net Hillsdale: 517-398-6060 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 15 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 23, 2016 2016-17 OHIO HUNTING MVNU RANKED NATION- ments for emergency services Center to use woody biomass REGULATIONS PROPOSALS ALLY AMONG BEST SMALL on national forests. Forest culled from nearby State and AMENDED COLLEGES CLASSIFIED ADS projects are reviewed and federal forestlands. Sell it in the Classifieds! recommended by resource Each state’s payment After receiving public Mount Vernon Nazarene advisory committees made amount is determined by a input about regulations pro- University is ranked 26th Classified ads are $8.50 for 20 words or less up of local residents working number of factors set in the posed to the Ohio Wildlife among the Top 50 Best Small and $.15 for each additional word. together to improve the envi- law, including the number of Council on February 10, Colleges of 2016. Bold is $1.00 additional. ronment and to help provide counties electing to share in modifications were made to In a recent ranking by Best Ph: (419) 258-2000 • Email: [email protected] jobs in rural communities. that State’s payment. A break- P.O. Box 1008, Antwerp, OH 45813 down of funding by state and some of the proposed sea- Value Schools, MVNU was “I’m extremely pleased Deadline for classified ads is Mondays at 12 Noon. county is available on the U.S. son dates for the 2016-2017 ranked 26th of almost 1,000 that the Forest Service is Forest Service SRS website. hunting regulations. These colleges nationwide that offer Classifieds MUST be paid up front!! once again participating in this essential program,” said The mission of the Forest changes were presented to four-year degrees and have FT. DEFIANCE Antiques. NETWORK SYSTEMS AND Service, part of the U.S. De- the Ohio Wildlife Council a total enrollment of 4,000 U.S. Forest Service Chief Find your treasures at our DATA COMMUNICATIONS ANA- Tom Tidwell. “As we’ve seen partment of Agriculture, is to at Wednesday’s meeting. The students or less. The colleges over 4,000 sq. ft. location at LYST: Paulding-Putnam Electric sustain the health, diversity, council will vote on these were rated based on net price, Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a repeatedly in past years, the 402 Clinton Street, Defiance. Secure Rural School program and productivity of the Na- amended proposals and all retention rate, graduation Hours: Mon-Sat 10–5. Phone: full-time Network Systems and not only provides funding for tion’s forests and grasslands other fish and wildlife pro- rate, and class size. 419-782-6003. tf Data Communications Analyst. schools and roads, but also to meet the needs of present posals at their next meet- Best Value Schools ex- HUGS & KISSES DAYCARE: My Paulding-Putnam offers a com- and future generations. The ing, according to the Ohio plained, “Mount Vernon prehensive benefit package provides funding for conser- Antwerp home, on school bus vation projects recommended agency manages 193 million Department of Natural Re- Nazarene University receives line. Lunch, snacks and activi- which includes medical, den- acres of public land, provides tal, vision, prescription drug, by the collaborative Resource sources (ODNR). funds from the Church of the ties provided. Also available for assistance to state and private The newly proposed two- Nazarene to assist students group term life insurance, long Advisory Committees.” Summer Care. Contact Norma and short term disability, 401k, The Secure Rural Schools landowners, and maintains day gun season dates are Sat- with tuition, making it one of 574-298-6199. tf the largest forestry research urday and Sunday, December the most affordable small col- vacation and paid holidays. local resource advisory com- RAIN TECH Seamless Gut- This position manages the Co- mittees (RACs) provide the organization in the world. 17-18, rather than the origi- leges on the list.” ters, 419-258-1818. 10-12 Public lands the Forest Ser- nally proposed Wednesday Tracy Waal, the Direc- operative’s information tech- public with opportunities to HELP WANTED: Part- nology, telecommunication collaborate on the manage- vice manages contribute and Thursday, December 28- tor of Admissions and Stu- more than $13 billion to the time cooks and waitress- systems and networks. Also, ment of national forests and 29. The newly proposed dates dent Recruitment at MVNU, economy each year through es. Experience preferred. participates in IT strategy and grasslands. This year almost for muzzleloader season are praised the University’s place- visitor spending alone. Those Nights and weekends. Ap- budget planning, IT best prac- $27 million of the SRS fund- January 7-10, 2017, one week ment on the Best Small Col- tices and must possess strong same lands provide 20 per- earlier than originally pro- leges list. He said, “Over the ply in person. Uncle Fudd’s, ing will be used to complete Melrose, OH. 11,12 project management skills. cent of the Nation’s clean wa- posed. Public input collect- past several years, families conservation projects on fed- ter supply, a value estimated LPN’S NEEDED: Vancrest Facilitate hardware moves and eral lands proposed by the ed over the last two months have been telling us that our - at $7.2 billion per year. The of Antwerp (formerly Manor installation, troubleshoot local RACs. SRS increases ed- from a variety of constituents financial aid awards make us ing, repair, and preventative agency has either a direct or indicated that more people competitive with public uni- House) and Vancrest of Payne maintenance support for PC ucational opportunities and indirect role in stewardship preferred the two-day season versities. And the percentage Assisted Livings currently desktop systems, servers, and contributes to local econo- of about 80 percent of the 850 the weekend before Christ- of our students who get jobs have openings for Full and mobile phones. Maintains and mies through the jobs for im- million forested acres within mas and the muzzleloader within a year of graduation Part time LPNs on first and sec- operates Advanced Metering plementation of local projects the U.S., of which 100 million season during the first week- is extremely high compared ond shifts. We are also seeking Infrastructure (AMI) system, and the increased recreation- acres are urban forests where end in January. to the national average. This LPNs to help with medpass 2 Supervisor Control and Data al opportunities that those most Americans live. An adjustment to the dove latest ranking confirms what hours in the morning and in Acquisition (SCADA) system, projects support. the evening at the Antwerp season was also proposed. people are discovering — that security concepts and systems, In South Carolina, for ex- Facility. Applications available The opening day for the sec- we offer an affordable, quality antivirus, spam blockers, and ample, SRS funding helped JOB POSTING at either facility or send re- other IT matters. Understand- a community repair a popu- ond split has been proposed education that means some- sume to lshipman@vancrest. March 18, 2016 ing of LAN/WAN and TCP/IP lar horse trail on the Francis PAULDING COUNTY BOARD OF DD to be Saturday, December 17, thing after graduation.” com tf two days later than the origi- For more information concepts, specifically within Marion National Forest with SERVICE AND SUPPORT CULLER CONSTRUCTION a Microsoft Networking infra- the additional benefit of im- nal proposal of December 15, about MVNU or to apply, vis- ADMINISTRATOR LLC: Mike Culler. New Con- structure. Please do not apply proving and protecting the in order to comply with fed- it http://www.gotomvnu.com in person. Send cover letter, Position Description: The Service eral regulations for season Mount Vernon Nazarene struction – Remodel – Decks integrity of nearby water- and Support Administrator will establish – Painting – Complete Home salary requirements and re- ways. In Clearwater County, individual ‘s eligibility for county board lengths. University is a private, four- sume postmarked by March services; assess individual needs for All other proposals re- year, intentionally Christian or Office. 35 years experience. Idaho, the community is con- Home: 419-258-2243. Cell: 31, 2016 to: Paulding-Putnam services; develop individual service main unchanged from their teaching university for tradi- verting a fuel oil boiler sys- plans based upon Person Centered 419-258-0372 eot Electric Cooperative, Attn: Hu- original presentation at the tional age students, graduate tem at the Pierce Community Planning principles and self determination; DEADLINE FOR THE CLAS- man Resources, 401 McDonald establish budgets for services; assist in Ohio Wildlife Council meet- students and working adults. Pike Paulding, OH 45879. Re- provider selection as necessary; ensure SIFIEDS & “FOR SALE BY OWN- ing on February 10. With a 327-acre main campus quirements include a Bachelor Sudoku solution that services are provided and monitor

The Ohio Wildlife Coun- in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and ER IN THE WEST BEND NEWS” Degree in Computer Science from page 13 individual service plans; comply with all

ARE MONDAYS AT 12 NOON! local, State, Federal rules, regulations, 15 273 cil will vote on proposals at several convenient Graduate or equivalent or demonstrated 6984 statutes, and standards, including ODDD

BAUGHMAN TILE COMPANY, 98 367 its next regularly scheduled and Professional Studies lo- experience. Equal Opportunity 4521 and CMS interpretations of said rules.

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ODNR website at ohiodnr. states and 16 countries/U.S. General laborers: many positions Beginnings has openings for and be insurable; must pass a criminal 32 549 available, ability to lift 50-75 ages 3 through 12 for before 7816 background check. Prefer previous Service gov. territories. and Support Administrator experience and pounds. Benefits package in- and after school for school experience with Home and Community cludes a strong health insurance age children, and from 6 AM Based Waiver Services and Medicaid. plan, 401K retirement plan and to 6 PM for preschool age chil- Location: Paulding County Board vacation plan along with a com- dren. Registration is OPEN of Developmental Disabilities, 900 for Fall preschool enrollment PUBLIC AUCTION Fairground Dr. Paulding, Ohio 45879 FOR SALE: petitive salary. Applications are Hours: Typically 8:00am-4:00pm, available at Baughman Tile Com- AND Summer child care. State EVERY SATURDAY AT 6PM although schedule may vary to meet the pany, 8516 Road 137, Paulding, licensed and contracted with demands of the job. OH. Located 4 miles east of US 127 ODJFS for qualifying families. LARGE VARIETY OF Compensation: Commensurate with Call 419-399-KIDS (5437) for education and experience. Antwerp on SR 613. 11,12,13 MERCHANDISE Deadline: April 8, 2016 Alleys WANTED TO BUY: Buying more information. tf ~ EVERYONE WELCOME ~ APPLLICATIONS MAY BE MAILED TO: With D5 Liquor License • $135,000 old photographs, old photo SUMMER CHILDCARE: My Superintendent albums, old toys, old pad- Antwerp home. Lunch, snacks PORTER AUCTION Paulding County Board of DD locks, old signs, old postcards, and activities provided. 574-298- 19326 Co. Rd. 60 900 Fairground Dr Paulding Ohio 45879 CALL: 419-506-1257 military items and antiques, 6199. 12-15 Grover Hill, OH FINANCIAL SERVICES OR Email: [email protected] etc. 419-393-2107. 7-14b MOVING SALE: March 25- For Info Call: 419-587-3770 26, 8AM-5PM. Tools, garden HELP WANTED • HELP WANTED • HELP WANTED • HELP WANTED GRAVES TREE EXPERT: Tree tools, mower, snow blower, trimming, tree removal, dead kitchen and household goods, limb removal, storm damage, furniture. 2 TVs. TV stands, TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED clean up, stump removal, free furniture, high chairs, baby estimates. Call Paul, 260-341- gates. 3764 Bay Point Cove, Experienced • Class A CDL 7255. eot New Haven, IN. p Nucor Steel Vulcraft-Indiana Inc., Flatbed and Van a division of the nation’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer and largest USDA ANNOUNCES RURAL communities’ unique educa- recycler is seeking to assemble a hiring pool of quali ed applicants for SCHOOLS PAYMENTS tion, transportation, and con- entry level jobs in production, shipping and receiving. servation needs,” said Secre- We are looking for candidates who are willing to work any shift which would require 260-493-3649 working both day and night shifts in a drug free environment. Agriculture Secretary tary Vilsack. “This support is part of the Administration’s Most production positions in our steel plant require moderate to heavy lifting and Tom Vilsack announced the meyertrucking.com can be physically demanding including working in extreme temperatures. We offer investment of more than $272 ongoing commitment help competitive pay and bene ts. million will go to 41 states rural communities remain Individuals who would like to learn more about opportunities at Vulcraft-Indiana and Puerto Rico this year self-sustaining and prosper- should register at: http://careers.nucor.com/ in support of local schools, ous.” Individuals who register should be prepared to complete a brief questionnaire. roads and forests through The payments from the Previous registrants will need to take the questionnaire again to be considered. the Secure Rural Schools and Forest Service may be used Nucor will only be accepting a limited number of submissions, and the registration HELP WANTED period will end on or before April 4th, 2016 once a set number have expressed the Community Self-Determina- to support public schools FULL-TIME GRAIN HANDLER POSITION willingness to work in the available positions. tion Act (SRS). The SRS is ad- and roads; to help maintain Allen County grain elevator has an opening for a full- Each individual should submit only one questionnaire related ministered by the U.S. Forest and improve the health of time grain handler. Position requires working outside, to this job posting. Service. forests; and for other county dumping trucks or in the scale house. Will require All communications will be via email, must provide a valid email address “The Secure Rural Schools needs like implementation mandatory overtime, and 2nd shift and weekends are Nucor Steel Vulcraft-Indiana does not accept unsolicited resumes. program has allowed USDA of “Firewise Communities” possible. We offer group insurance, uniforms, 401K, No phone calls please. to work directly with com- projects, development of and paid vacations. Please send resume to: Nucor is an EEO/AA Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vet – munity leaders to meet rural community wildfire protec- Help Wanted Ad, PO Box 323, New Haven, IN 46774. and a drug-free workplace tion plans and reimburse- PAGE 16 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 23, 2016 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] BRIANA DINCHER Barack Obama. Presented Applicants in each state and CAST ANNOUNCED FOR ACDC WINE AND CHEESE TASTING EVENT RECEIVES AWARDS annually by Prudential Fi- the District of Columbia. The COMEDY “BUYING THE nancial in partnership with President’s Volunteer Service MOOSE” the National Association of Awards recognize Americans Briana Dincher has been Secondary School Principals of all ages who have volun- honored for her exemplary Off Stage Productions, (NASSP), The Prudential teered significant amounts of Inc. concludes its 2015-2016 volunteer service with na- Spirit of Community Awards their time to serve their com- tional awards: the Certificate season and announces the honors young people across munities and their country. cast for their upcoming din- of Excellence from the Pru- America for outstanding vol- The New Heights Edu- dential Spirit of Community ner theatre show, “Buying unteer service. cational Group of Defiance, the Moose”, by Michael G. Awards, and the President’s Certificates of Excel- Ohio nominated Briana Volunteer Gold Service Wilmot. This two-act comedy lence are granted to the top Dincher for national honors will be Co-Directed by Matt Award granted by the pro- 10 percent of all Prudential last fall in recognition of her gram on behalf of President MtCastle and Dustin Man- Spirit of Community Award volunteer service. Ms. Dinch- son. Mark your calendars er is President of the orga- and plan to attend one of our nization’s National Student six performances, opening on FOLTZ REALTY Leadership Council and an Saturday, April 23rd. Addi- Pictures left to right: Tom Friend, Chad Geyer, Bob Addis, Don K. Foltz II - Broker • Paulding, OH • 106 N. Williams St. 45879 Internet Radio Host, and she tional show dates are Sunday Kyle Recker, Gale Jordan, Lisa Bragg, Paul Fruit, Chief Ray Call Maurice Wannemacher: 419-769-9090 for any of these listings below! helps interview new hosts. April 24th*, Friday, Saturday Friend, Tina Conley, Dustin Sensabaugh and Jacob Shook. Her show airs live on Fridays MOTIVATED SELLERS! & Sunday April 29th – May The Antwerp Communi- homes and businesses. We from 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm. 1st*, and one final perfor- ty Development Committee thank you for all you do. SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Pamela Clark, Executive mance on Friday May 6th. (ACDC) would like to thank The event was a success #2899, 2873 CR 424, Antwerp, OH: Director of the New Heights Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on all of those who supported thanks to our amazing vol- 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom ranch nestled Educational Group stated on a scenic 12 acre plot. Listing features Friday and Saturday, *12:30 our Wine and Cheese Tast- unteers, ACDC Board mem- a gorgeous 3 bedroom ranch that has “Briana Dincher has been a p.m. for Sunday matinees, at ing event. The event was well bers, Grants Reception Hall, been completely repainted in past 2 years. valuable member of our team the Van Wert County Senior attended raising funds for Hometown Pantry, West Kitchen features solid hickory cabinets, all stainless steel appliances including 1 year old built in since 2014. She is a bright, convection double ovens, granite countertop and tiled  oor. Vaulted ceiling master suite with walk- Center (220 Fox Road, Van the Antwerp Fire Depart- Bend News, Heidelberg in closet. Separate full bath with shower for other 2 bedrooms. Hardwood  oors in both entrances talented, compassionate and Wert, OH). A buffet style and ½ bath. Full laundry with plentiful storage and folding table. Attached 2 car garage with hard-working young woman. ment to help in purchasing Distributing, Matt Hop- openers. Look out to your private .66 acre pond through either the bay windows in living room or meal will be served starting protective gear. kins (MC) and generous from you vaulted ceiling sunroom. Living room features a 95% ef cient wood burning  replace that We are sure that this is only at 7:00 p.m. and the show will heats entire home. 300 sq. ft. deck on back of home. Enjoy your summers swimming/ shing in the beginning to a bright fu- A very special thank you donations received for our your private 18 foot deep fully stocked pond with dock. Also enjoy the wildlife (deer, turkeys, eagles begin at 8:00 p.m. (*1:00 p.m. goes out to the Antwerp Fire auction. Antwerp truly is a etc.) that live in the 8 wooded acres. Detached 36X24 workshop with electricity and concrete  oor. ture.” meal and 2:00 p.m. show on Much more that must be seen to appreciate.$239,900 - CALL MAURIE 419-769-9090 Department. These volun- wonderful community and “Prudential is honored to the Sunday matinees). We are teers respond at all hours we should all be very proud #2894 - "Perfect Family Setting" with all celebrate the contributions very pleased to announce and the amenities, large all modern home in of the day, are called out to call our home. the country, completely remodeled, 2240 of these remarkable young welcome Balyeats as our new sq. ft. 4 or 5 BR's with 2 Bath's, perfect for volunteers,” said Prudential caterer, a home-town favor- on weekends and holidays. Have Something to sell? a growing family. Then for mom, a sweet Volunteering as a firefight- "Galley Kitchen" with lots of oak cupboards Chairman and CEO John ite known for their delicious and counter tops. All up to date  ooring, Strangfeld. “By shining a er is in addition to their day menu selections and home- Classified ads are $8.50 for 20 plus, an all carpeted dining room for family spotlight on the difference dinners, yes! we have a cozy, all carpeted, made pies. jobs and family. They jug- words or less and only $.15 for family room with lots of room for the entire they’ve made in their com- gle many hats to serve our family, and company too. Dad will love that all Directors Matt and Dustin each additional word. the windows have been replaced, all aluminum siding with shudders, new roof plus, a 42x32 Morton munities, we hope others are have announced the cast for community and save lives, Building. NOTE: Natural Gas Line runs in front of property. Just 3 South of SR 613 on SR 127 and just inspired to volunteer, too.” 1/4 mile past the Wayne Trace High School. See sign! $129,900 “Buying the Moose”. You may “These students have not recognize the actor’s names, HicksvilleHicksville High School REDUCED PRICE only improved their commu- because all of them have been Presents nities through their exempla- on our stage previously. Disney The Little ry volunteer service, but also #2896 - "Building Lot" Cheryl: Angie Spry; Greg: Just 1 1/4 mile N. of set a fine example for their Travis Nihiser; Betty: Mary Meermaid peers,” said JoAnn Bartoletti, at the Payne, OH Yackey; Rob: Dan Bulau; HuberHuber OperaOpera House executive director of NASSP. on SR49...... $27,900 Stage Manager: Whitney Ni- st nd th th “Each of their stories is proof April 1 , 2 , 7 and 9 at 7:30pm hiser FOR ANY ABOVE LISTING... of the impact one young per- After his wife discov- General admission and reserved seating son can have when they de- tickets are available at the CALL 419-769-9090 ers him with a blow up doll Hicksville Elementary School cide to make a difference.” 419-542-7475 MAURIE WANNEMACHER (CELL) which is wearing one of her - Realtor OR 419-263-2523 dresses, Rob is out in the cold Flying Effects provided by ZFX, Inc. when she, for some reason, assumes the worst! Rob connects with his brother Greg while his wife connects with Greg’s wife. The result is a comedy with heart and per- We are buying silver and gold coins; civil war, Grant’s sonal discoveries. Michael G. Wilmot, a res- WWI and WWII memorabilia; all old guns; and ident of London, Ontario, is a Indian artifact collections - single or multiple items. former free-lance writer for Before you sell, call us for a free appraisal. Jay Leno’s “Tonight Show” monologue and Kevin Neal- Tim Carlin in Bryan, OH toll free at Easter Buffet! on on Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” before 1-866-704-7253 Sunday, March 27th turning to playwriting in 2007. His works have been SAM presented in England, Cana- SWITZER da and The United States GRANT’S RECEPTION HALL Reservations for mem- REALTY 503 E. 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