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www.westbendnews.net VOLUME 10 – ISSUE 50 Good News for Good Communities - Serving Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2014

HITTIN’ THE ROAD, JACK PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH zell Street, New Haven, IN THE PRODIGAL PILOT SANTA 46774 For more information, New Haven Masonic please call (260)749-2212 with Lodge and New Haven Parks any questions. and Recreation will be spon- www.newhavenbulletin.com soring a Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, De- SANTA TO MAKE STOP AT cember 13th, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 PAULDING LIBRARY a.m. Th is event is held annu- ally to promote community Th e library has just re- fellowship. Th e menu will in- ceived word that Santa will clude all you can eat pancakes, he has cleared his busy cal- sausage, applesauce, juice, endar for a special stop at the milk and coff ee. Santa will ar- children’s room of the main rive on a Fire Truck and will historic Carnegie library in be available for pictures and Paulding on Tuesday, Decem- wish lists all morning. Th ere ber 16th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. will be a free craft for kids to Children can visit with Santa, Gordon Barnes is ready to retire. make while supplies last. have their pictures taken and It’s been since 1999 when Antwerp Exchange Bank to Th is festive occasion will enjoy treats. For more infor- Gordon Barnes stepped in the spend time with his wife and take place at New Haven Park mation contact the children’s locally owned bank, hired at family, he didn’t start there. Center, located at 1125 Hart- room at 419-399-2032. the Antwerp Exchange Bank. His parents (deceased) were Sharon and Robert Wearley with Genie Bishop Everyone from this area George and Nellie Barnes. He RAIDER STUDENTS GIVE BACK THRU Robert Wearly, original- there until he was 19, at which knows Gordon at the bank. graduated from Fort Wayne ly from Woodburn, recently point he went into the newly He has a jovial attitude (most Central Catholic High School CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS returned with his new book, formed Air Force following of the time!) that makes you in 1966. For some it seems Th e Prodigal Pilot, to the graduation from Woodburn just want to do business lo- like a long time ago, but for Woodburn Branch Library. High School in 1951. Much cally. His radiant smile and Gordon it hasn’t been that Saturday, December 6, he and of the book takes place with funny jokes keep you coming long at all. He went straight his wife, Sharon, came back Bob’s early life in Woodburn. back for more, not to mention from high school into be- to greet family and friends From 1951 to 1954 Robert he holds the keys to the vault! ing draft ed for the the Viet- and those wanting to know trained to be a pilot. He start- Th ough he’s retiring from nam War where he served about his extraordinary life. ed in propeller fl ights and two tours in the southeast- Wearly worked his way quickly moved on to the jets ern Asian country. He came through high school at the as they became more popu- back to the states and started local grocery. It was Norm’s lar for military operations in THIS WEEK working at the People’s Trust Grocery Store then and he be- a C-5 Transport. He spent 17 Bank in Terra Haute, Indiana. gan at age 12 as a carryout boy years in active service. LOOK FOR He then received a phone call and shelf stocker. He worked (Continued to Page 5) New Haven from Summit Bank in Fort Wayne and wanted to know if HS Basketball he knew any good banker that CALL NOW Creative Design & Construction LLC. Showcase Page! might be wanting to work in Wayne Trace Student ed over 235 toys and money FOR the Fort Wayne area. He said, Council welcomed Rick to benefi t “Paulding County’s Been doing quality work for 25 years - Schmucker (Page 10) “I sure do. Me!” And off went, Small to Wayne Trace JH_HS Christmas for Kids”. Way to on Monday morning, Decem- go Raiders! ROOM ADDITIONS • GARAGES (Continued to Page 2) ber 1st. Th e students collect- BASEMENTS (Foundation, Walls & Repair, Waterproo ng) Bowing, Cracking, Settling? No problem! Our office utilizestili ththe TTriton it 260-403-8949 DTS Decompression Table Licensed • Bonded • Insured This amazing machine is an excellent alternative to back Call for Estimates CDChomeimprovements.com surgery. 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Wayne St. talking about the latest Farm Bill Paulding, OH 45879 419-506-9010 419-445-0810 Regulations & Restrictions. 4th Generation Carpenters 410 East River Street, Antwerp, OH • Located East side of town on Old 24 Larry D. Grace, Owner Add some Grace to your place! Dr. Chris Bragg PAGE 2 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 10, 2014 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] OBITUARIES lumbus, Catholic Vigil and Ro- to know the patients and their President of Lending when SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK sary service at 7:30 pm at Dooley families and would off er sup- he started. Coming from a Funeral Home, Antwerp. View- port in small but important large corporate type bank to “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the ing was also Saturday, 9 - 9:30 ways: a box of Kleenex here, a small town community was life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” am at the funeral home. a glass of water there, or a good for Gordon. “It’s a very John 14:6 NASB He will be laid to rest at Mau- mee Cemetery, with military word of encouragement. One diff erent atmosphere. I know honors. housekeeper reported rear- the people who come in and Memorials are for Knights of ranging pictures on the walls they know me. I really want to PAULDING EXEMPTED VILLAGE PREPARES PRESCHOOL- Columbus or Masses. of comatose patients, with the thank all the friends, clients ERS FOR HANDWRITING Condolences and fond mem- hope that a change of scenery and co-workers I have known ories may be shared at www. might have some positive ef- since being here. Th ey have dooleyfuneralhome.com fect. treated me well and accepted Th e researchers coined me.” ANTWERP, OH HOW WOULD YOU DE- a term for what these spe- “I plan on traveling more Th omas E. Marlin, 90, of SCRIBE YOUR WORK? cial housekeepers brought to and having a good time visit- Antwerp, passed away at home their job—job craft ing. Job ing with our family.” He and on Wednesday, December 3 2014. Winning the Battle for a craft ing means that people Barbara are planning to take Tom was born in Antwerp Generation by: Pastor Rick take their existing job ex- trips out west and maybe a on October 16, 1924, a son of the Jones pectations—or job descrip- cruise to here or there. late Anna (Reising) and Edward On a number of occasions tions—and expand them to “We’re going to miss him Marlin. I’ve had someone out of curi- suit their desire to make a dif- around here.” said Ron. I’m He proudly served in the U.S. osity ask me, “What do you ference. Job craft ers are those pretty sure Ron is the not Navy in WW II. do for a living?” Sometimes who do what’s expected (be- the only person who is going He was a farmer and worked I answered, “I am a minis- cause it’s required) and then to be missing Gordon aft er at Zollner’s for 34 years; was a ter,” other times I responded, fi nd a way to add something 15 years. He’s made a lot of Carryall Township Trustee for “I help people who are lost.” new to their work. Something friends here, both in and out 20 years, was a member of the One of the joys I’ve found in that delights. Something of the bank. Antwerp VFW & American Le- Mrs. Angie Bonifas, the ed with the parents and then gion Posts, Payne Knights of Co- my work is to remember that I that benefi ts both the giver Stop in at the Antwerp lumbus, Sierra Club, Antwerp am here to make a diff erence. and the receiver. One of the Exchange Bank and tell Gor- Occupational Th erapist at had LOTS of fun activity sta- Rotary Club & Divine Mercy What about you? How would lead researchers put it this don how much you are going Paulding Ex. Village Schools tions for the parents and chil- Catholic Parish. you describe your work? way: “People who job-craft to miss him on his last day presented an in-service for dren to do together. Pictured On June 20, 1953 Tom mar- A team of researchers from don’t just reshape their jobs at work, December 19th. Th e parents of preschoolers about with Ms Angie is preschooler, ried Patricia Byanskie. the University of Michigan to make life better for them- party starts at 10 am and fi n- things they can do to help Maddi Ankney from Mrs. Tom will be sadly missed by and Yale studied how people selves, but to serve others in ishes at 4 p.m. when he’s ready their children get ready for Taylor’s class. his wife, Pat; 8 children, Mary in unglamorous jobs coped some benefi cial way.” to punch the clock for the last handwriting. Ms Angie talk- Pat (James) Todd, Ann & Philip all of Fort Wayne, Stephen (Shel- with their oft en devalued With respect to our life’s time. work. When the researchers work we are to remember who ley), Anthony (Susan) & Daniel rization for a full study, call Achievement. Additionally, (Yvonne) all of Antwerp, John tried to think of supposedly it is we work for, our Lord Je- DUPONT HOSPITAL RE- (Barb) of Ney & Christine (Dave) unrewarding jobs to study, sus. Th e Apostle Paul put it the Dupont Hospital Center he has experience as a Cham- CEIVES ACCREDITATION for Sleep Health at (260) 416- ber of Commerce Ambassa- Blue of Hicksville; sister, Mar- they chose hospital janitors. this way… Colossians 3:23 FOR BOTH ITS IN-LAB & ianne (Harry) Cottrell of Ant- But what they learned from (NIV), “Whatever you do, 5820. dor as well as volunteering werp; 18 grandchildren & 8 great their studies took them com- work at it with all your heart, AT-HOME SLEEP TESTING To receive accreditation with the Players Champi- grandchildren. pletely by surprise. as working for the Lord, not FOR PATIENTS for a fi ve-year period, a hos- onship Foundation in Ponte Funeral Mass at Divine Mer- When the researchers in- for men…” pital must meet or exceed Vedra, Florida. In his spare cy Catholic Church, Antwerp, at terviewed the cleaning staff of Rick Jones previously Dupont Hospital Center all standards for profession- time, he also enjoys landscap- 10 am on Saturday, December for Sleep Health recently re- al healthcare as designated ing, running and spending 6th. a major hospital in the Mid- served on the staff of Defi ance west, they discovered that a Area Youth for Christ for 36 ceived program accreditation by the AASM. Th ese stan- time with his family. Viewing was Friday, 2-4 & from the American Academy dards address core areas iAB Financial Bank, a 6-7:30 pm with a Knights of Co- certain subset of housekeep- years, fi rst as a ministry coor- ers didn’t see themselves as dinator and later as Executive of Sleep Medicine. Th e ac- such as personnel, facility wholly-owned subsidiary of part of the janitorial staff at Director. Rick is currently a creditation will be valid for and equipment, policies and Independent Alliance Banks, Donald R Beamer procedures, data acquisition, Inc., is one of the largest lo- May 3, 1925 - Dec. 8, 2013 all. Th ey saw themselves as pastor of an area local church. fi ve years for both in-lab and Dearest Dad, part of the professional staff , at-home sleep studies. patient care, and quality as- cally-owned community You told me good-bye, so dear to my as part of the healing team. (Continued from Page 1) As part of the accredita- surance. Additionally, a sleep banks in the area and em- heart. I never knew it would be so quick, tion process, staff successful- center’s goals must include ploys approximately 270 peo- then God called you home, for only he And that changed every- back to the city of the three knows why. thing. Th ese people would get ly demonstrated their ded- plans for positively aff ecting ple throughout Allen, Hun- A million times I’ve needed you. rivers. ication to the advancement the quality of medical care in tington and Wells counties. A million times I’ve cried, If only my In 1974, he married Bar- love could have saved you, you would of sleep medicine, both in the community. have never died. bara Patten and have en- terms of the care they provide Th e American Academy PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR In life you were my everything! I love joyed each other’s company you dearly, as I do today, each night I say and in their commitment of Sleep Medicine is a pro- CENTER DINING CENTER a prayer, God watches over you til we meet Thank You for 40 years. Th ey have three to increasing the awareness fessional medical society for again. I will always hold you, daddy close We would like to express children: Jacqueline, JillAnn MENU 12/10 – 12/16 in my heart. our gratitude for all of the of sleep health. Dupont of- clinicians, researchers, and It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since (both of Fort Wayne) and fers in-lab and at-home sleep other health care providers in you left us here on earth, to be with your kindness shown during the son Christopher who lives in 12/10 – Boiled dinner w/ family in heaven. loss of our wonderful Fern. studies to determine poten- the fi eld of sleep medicine. As Indianapolis. Th ey also have smoked sausage, spinach sal- I love and miss you, more than I can Special thanks to Pastor tial sleep disorders a patient the national accrediting body ad, pineapple tidbits, apple ever put into words. Murray & Shawn Dooley. four grandchildren. may be experiencing. for sleep disorders centers, All my love, today and always 1998 came around and corn muffi n, pumpkin pie your daughter, May God Bless, “Th e American Academy the AASM is dedicated to set- bake Marsha Ron Eschbach, President of of Sleep Medicine congratu- ting standards and promot- Fern Rath Family AEB, called up Gordon and 12/11 – Pork roast, rice pi- lates Dupont Hospital Center ing excellence in sleep med- laf, squash casserole, orange said, “I need a good loan guy. for Sleep Health on meeting icine healthcare, education Do you want to work for a juice, fruit compote, WW the high standards required and research. Th e American bread small community bank?” for receiving accreditation as Academy of Sleep Medicine Gordon had already gone 12/12 – Smothered steak, a sleep disorders center,” said fi rst accredited a sleep dis- herbed mashed potatoes, fi es- It’s been a year since you told me through mergers and acqui- Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler, orders center in 1977. Today goodbye. You went to heaven that Sunday sitions of the larger banks in ta corn, carrot, raisin & pine- nite, so peaceful you went. My tears still AASM president. “Dupont there are more than 2,500 apple salad, dinner roll, cake fl ow. I miss you my darling each and Fort Wayne. Gordon and he Hospital Center for Sleep AASM-accredited sleep cen- everyday. Memorials • On-site Lettering talked a while and pretty soon 12/15 – Beef manhattan, I think of the years we spent together, so Cremation Keepsakes • Vases Health is an important re- ters across the country. mashed potatoes, broccoli, many things we shared, so many memories Custom Glass & Mirror Etching he was planning on working source to the local medical Visit www.Lutheran- we created over the years together. The Yard Rocks in Antwerp, Ohio, beginning apricots, WW bread, cookie memories will last forever. community and will provide Health.net/sleep for a com- bar I awake at nite, only to think you are Low Price Guarantee January 2, 1999. academic and scientifi c val- pete list of Lutheran Health here by my side. Your presence I feel every Payment Plans Available Gordon is currently the 12/16 – Chili spaghetti, day and night. Until we meet at Heaven’s ue in addition to the highest Network Sleep Centers. peas & onions, banana, garlic gate, please wait for me darling. Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM • Sat. 9AM-1PM Senior Vice President of quality care for patients suf- Your loving wife forever, 419-238-9067 Lending and Compliance bread, pudding Phyllis fering from sleep disorders.” iAB FINANCIAL BANK 625 S. Shannon St. • Van Wert, OH Offi cer. He was the Vice Dupont Hospital Center WELCOMES JEFF ROLFSEN PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR for Sleep Health is directed AS VICE PRESIDENT, LOAN by Ammar Ghanem, MD, CENTER ACTIVITIES 12/10 Would you like to work with FAASM, and is located on OPERATIONS MANAGER – 12/16 funeralKnowing directors the who families understand in Dupont Hospital’s campus at our community, we understand 2514 E. Dupont Road, Suite iAB Financial Bank is 12/10 – Senior Breakfast how valuable it is for you and your pleased to announce that Jeff at PHS, 8:30 a.m.; Bingo w/ that quality service and cost are 120. Dupont’s team features family to have a truly meaningful physicians board-certifi ed in Rolfsen has joined the orga- Community Health Profes- both important. sleep medicine, including a nization as Vice President sionals, 12:00 Noon; Craft s at funeral experience? pediatric specialist and a car- and Loan Operations Man- 12:30 p.m.; Grocery shopping We pride ourselves on combining ing staff of sleep technologists ager. Rolfsen received his at 12:30 p.m. When the time comes to honor a and respiratory therapists. undergraduate degree from 12/11 – Bingo w/PCH, FUNERAL HOMEs caring service at a cost you can Indiana University and his loved one’s memory in a personal A physician’s order is re- 10:00 a.m.; Christmas Lun- aff ord. You will fi nd it’s only one quired for a full sleep study, Master of Business Admin- cheon for Exercise Ladies, Antwerp 419-258-5684 way,of the give things us a call.we do best. although free at-home sleep istration from Indiana Wes- 11:30 a.m.; Turn Up at 12:15 Payne 419-263-0000 screening is also available leyan University. His profes- p.m. sional background of over www.dooleyfuneralhome.com 2011 through the Dupont sleep 12/12 – Birthday & Anni- center. For more informa- 10 years in loans, collections versary Celebration! Presen- tion about the free screens or and operations management tation by PCH on Fall Preven- Burial & Cremation Ceremonies assistance with the referral equips him well to lead an tion, 12:00 Noon; Craft store For a Life Worth Celebrating process and insurance autho- effi cient Loan Operations open, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. team, dedicated to providing 12/15 – Christmas Lunch a positive and streamlined & Gift Exchange, 11:30 a.m.; READY FOR experience for all iAB cus- Exercise, 10:00 a.m.; Bingo w/ INTEGRITY Call me! tomers. Fountain Park PETE VAIL Rolfsen has been active- 12/16 – Euchre at 9:45 a.m. FORD Cell: 260-316-3060 ly involved with Habitat for & 12:15 p.m.; Christmas Tra- [email protected] Business: 419-399-2555 NewWheels? Humanity as well as Junior ditions, 11:45 a.m. Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 10, 2014 for unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given:

and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called wonderful, counsellor, the mighty god, the everlastingWith father,exceeding the prince greatof peace. —joy, isaiah 9:6 we wish you and yours peace, joy and enlightenment throughout this holy season and beyond. Th ank you for your faithful support of the Woodburn Christian Children’s Home

WCCH CORE VALUES A Photo from our Past... When I fi rst joined the ministry of the Woodburn Christian WCCH NEED LIST Children’s Home many years ago, I became acquainted with ••TomatoJuice Tomato Juice certain Core Values … foundational commitments… that have • Orange Juice remained constant and true throughout the passage of time: WCCH is a MINISTRY of Christian Churches and • Hi-C Churches of Christ. While many children’s homes today • Cooking Oil/Spray are built by churches… most are funded and populated by • Applesauce government agency. WCCH has chosen to remain more closely • Fruit Cocktail associated with the church in response to its spiritual mandate in James 1:27. WCCH • Potatoes (Boxed and Instant) is proud to have earned the broad support of the Christian community throughout • Cereal the tri-state area. • Pancake Mix WCCH accepts no public funds, but is entirely funded by private contributions. Government funding is always available, and “free” money can be appealing. But • Spaghetti Sauce the truth is…Whoever gives you their money... you owe them something… and • Beef Broth Lee & Kay Strang were the fi rst Administrators/Houseparents WCCH would rather owe faithfulness to our churches & supporters than to any at WCCH. Here they are with one of our fi rst WCCH Families, • Chicken Broth government agency. circa 1972. Th ank you, Lee & Kay, for laying a fi rm foundation • Mac & Cheese WCCH accepts only private placements referred primarily through the for the WCCH Ministry. • Deodorant churches. Th e family is dear to God’s heart and WCCH is committed to work with the The Woodburn Christian Children’s Home • Shampoo family. Note: Parents do NOT give up guardianship when a child is placed at WCCH. receives no public funds. We operate entirely • Liquid Hand Soap WCCH provides a home to children without regard for their ability to pay. No on donations from individuals, churches, • Laundry Soap child has ever been turned away because they couldn’t pay the bill. Families in crisis business and organizations. This State- • Bathroom Tissue need help. Typically, less than ten percent of our income for budget comes from the Licensed Residential Child-Care Ministry families of children in placement. provides a Christian family environment for • Paper Towels WCCH integrates the Christian faith into every-day life; no part of our daily life children who need a home. Our cost of • Kleenex will be separated from the expression of our faith. WCCH could accomplish many caring for a child is less than half the average • Cascade worthy goals but if, in the end, we haven’t taught our kids who Jesus is and given them cost of residential child-care throughout • Cleaners(Fantastik/409) the tri-state area. Over the years, we have an opportunity to commit their lives to Him, we haven’t done all that we intend to do. • 33 Gallon Trash Bags Th ere they are… the Core Values of the Woodburn Christian Children’s Home. In provided a home for many children who • Beef a world not known for its transparency, we desire to be known and supported for who had no ability to pay. YOUR PRAYERS AND we are and what we do. We promise to be faithful. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED. • Chicken

God bless, Please send the WCCH Newsletter to my address: Mail to: Name______Woodburn Christian Children’s Home Lee Bracey Address ______24902 Notestine Rd. Woodburn, IN 46797 Executive Director City ______State ____ Zip ______Phone: 260-632-5551 I am sending a Monthly One-time gift of $ ______Fax: 260-632-1600 PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 10, 2014 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] CHRISTMAS WITHOUT time is fulfi lled, and the king- with Christianity. Imagine afar off , Jesus called this place CARE MINISTRY AT CENTRAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL DISTRACTION dom of God has come near; such a person noticing that we paradise, Luke 23:43. Notice repent, and believe in the start decorating our churches now Lazarus is comforted By: Rev. Gerry Weesner. good news.” Th at sentence is for Christmas a month ahead and in the next study we will Maples United Methodist the Christmas message with- of time, light more candles get into his. Now the rich has Church out distraction, and the rea- each Sunday leading up to nothing, he is begging for just “Th e beginning of the gos- son is that those lines tell us it, have an extra service on a taste of water. Go ahead pel about Jesus Christ, the that a dramatic change has Christmas Eve, have Nativity laugh, do all you want to dis- Son of God. …John came, taken place, a change that scenes on our lawns and have credit Jesus, but unless you baptizing in the desert region would make people’s lives so a signifi cant section of our turn to Jesus and receive sal- and preaching a baptism of much better that it has to be hymnbook fi lled with carols vation you will also be want- repentance for the forgive- called good news. In calling about the birth of Jesus. ing a drop of water. Jesus ness of sins. Th e whole Ju- his message good news, Jesus We can see how that per- has a way, only one way that dean countryside and all the does not point to himself, al- son might say, “Oh, I see, we can be saved, this is what people of Jerusalem went out though he is part of the good Christianity is all about cel- the New Testament teaches, I to him. Confessing their sins, news, but to the work of God. ebrating the birth of Jesus.” believe this, teach this so that they were baptized by him in In following the story of Je- What would you say in re- I one day will meet my Lord the Jordan River. John wore sus, we discover that he spoke sponse? Obviously, Christi- and savior Jesus Christ. “Ol clothing made of camel’s hair, about a kingdom of God that anity does celebrate the birth Baldy” says bye for now, but with a leather belt around his is marked by justice, love, of Jesus, but we’d also have continue to pray, read, and waist, and he ate locusts and peace and holiness. to say that that is not what study the New Testament, for Central Lutheran School Portals of Prayer devotionals wild honey. And this was his With Jesus, the kingdom Christianity is all about. In this will take you to heaven. teacher Mrs. Anne Hess and are handed out to the home- message: ‘Aft er me will come of God has come near, and fact, to be accurate, we’d have Can’t understand what is be- her student Elizabeth Bever- less and needy throughout one more powerful than I, you and I become a part of to say that the birth of Jesus ing said. I am only a phone ly visited New Life Lutheran Allen County to share the the thongs of whose sandals I it by repenting and believing is only a small part of what call away and you give me Church to present them with good news and hope of Jesus am not worthy to stoop down the good news. Th at’s the un- Christianity is about. But you your phone number and I a check for $242.09. Students Christ. Th e members of New and untie. I baptize you with adorned message of Christ- see, by looking at the many can call you right back and in both second grade class- Life were overwhelmed and water, but he will baptize you mas, the message without religious things we do about this way I pay the charges for es at Central Lutheran have so thankful for the generosi- with the Holy Spirit.’ At that distraction. At Christmas, we Christmas, it’s possible for the phone call and no one but collected money to assist the ty of these second grade stu- time Jesus came from Naza- celebrate Jesus’ birth which someone to get a distorted me will have your number, New Life Portals of Prayer dents and their families. reth in Galilee and was bap- signaled the start of God’s view of Christianity. people who know me, knows outreach ministry. Th ese www.newhavenbulletin.com tized by John in the Jordan. new plan of salvation. When it comes to that, that I don’t give out other in- As Jesus was coming up out Th e Savior was born at it’s quite possible for us to formation about people. “Luv tree falls down. Janie thinks Ernest Allen (Janie’s boy- of the water, he saw heaven Christmas that is reason for get such a distorted view too. Ya!” that her old-fashioned Christ- friend) – Sean Patterson being torn open and the Spir- hope and joy in God’s expres- As far as we know, the early mas is ruined, that she has Pat O’Toole (an older man it descending on him like a sion of peace and love. church did not celebrate Je- ZION LUTHERAN & MT. lost Ernest, and that all the from the mission) – Dick Hall dove. And a voice came from Recently, someone pro- sus’ birth at all, although, CALVARY INSTALL NEW happy songs and carols can’t Director/Producer – Dawn heaven: ‘You are my Son, posed we eliminate this judging from the gospels, PASTOR restore the spirit. But it’s only Patterson whom I love; with you I am distortion by having two they apparently knew some of the display that’s failed. With Asst. Director – Damian well pleased.’” Mark 1:1, 4-11 Christmases every year—one the birth stories. Aside from Praise the Lord and Alle- the help of Ernest and other Gramling (NIV). secular and one sacred. Let the gospels, however, the rest luias rang from the congre- members of her family, Janie Lights – Caleb Hall, Lee Of his birth and death, those who are not religious of the New Testament books, gations of Zion Lutheran, rediscovers the old-fashioned Patterson, Lacy Patterson which one did Jesus ask us to celebrate the secular holiday, all of which date from the Woodburn and Mt. Calvary Christmas spirit… in herself.” Sound – Caleb Hall, Dick remember? It was his death, and let those who are reli- time aft er Jesus’ ascension, Lutheran, Antwerp, OH! On Th is is a short two-act Hall, Sean Patterson which he urged his followers gious observe the sacred com- say not one word about his October 26, 2014 the congre- play and refreshments will Prop Master – Cole Patter- to recall whenever they gath- memoration. birth; they do talk, however, gations had the joy of install- be served in the Fellowship son ered to break bread in the Certainly, it’s important to about his resurrection. ing Pastor Derek Evans to Hall during the 10-minute act Set – John Patterson, Communion fellowship. Most talk about Christmas without (Continued next week) serve both congregations. Th e break. Dawn Patterson, Members of of the early church followed distortion, but we can do so installation was held at Zion Th ere will be no admission the Cast his lead. Origen, an outstand- without having two Christ- BIBLE QUESTIONS and was followed by a recep- charged for this show. In- Costumes – Members of ing church teacher and theo- mases. We Christians already tion there. stead, we will be asking for a the Cast logian of the third century, know there’s a distortion of By: James Potter, Oakwood Pastor Evans received his free-will donation. Th e money Hair & Make-up – Brandy actually thought it was a sin the “real meaning of Christ- Church of Christ B.A. from Concordia Univer- collected will go toward our Patterson to observe Christ’s birthday. mas” in the Santa Claus and 1. Luke 16:24 – Who did sity in Austin, TX and was a Church’s Cluster mission for Programs – Dawn Patter- Christians of his day were Rudolph side of the obser- the rich man cry out to? charter member of the Cross the coming year. son, Lacy Patterson expecting the Second Com- vance, but most of us have 2. Th ought Question: Who Country team. While attend- Th e members of the cast Pastor Terry McDon- ing and had little interest in learned how to walk on both did the rich man cry out to? ing Concordia Seminary, St. are as follows (in order of ap- ald and the members of the observing the anniversary of paths of the Christmas ob- 3. Luke 16:24 – What did Louis, he met his wife, Becky; pearance): Woodburn United Methodist his fi rst coming. It was only servance without losing our he ask Abraham? they were married in 2006. Susan Parker (the mother) Church would like to invite aft er more than 300 years had footing. Let’s not waste time 4. Luke 16:24 – What did Aft er graduation in 2010, he – Mercedes Moncivais the public to join in celebra- passed that the church tied a beating either merchants the rich man want Lazarus to then received his Masters De- Janie Parker (the daughter) tion of “Th e Reason for the celebration of Jesus’ birth to or partygoers over the head do? gree of Divinity and in 2010 – Melody Guilford Stevenson Season” by attending this an existing mid-winter festi- with “Keep Christ in Christ- 5. Th ought question: How was ordained at Trinity Lu- Myrtle Parker (George’s worship in theater. Wood- val, and Christmas as a Chris- mas” signs. Frankly, most of do you think the rich man theran Church in Buhl, Ida- mother) – Dawn Patterson burn United Methodist is tian observance began. us enjoy some of the things seen Lazarus? ho, where he served until his George Parker (the father) located at 4300 Becker Road Mark does not include a that go with the secular side 6. Luke 16:24 – What did installation here. – Peter Greer behind the Woodburn Xpress birth story in his gospel. Th e of Christmas—the lights, the the rich man want to cool? Reverend Evans and his Elaine Parker (the younger Gas Station in the middle of baptism account is enough music, the family gatherings, 7. Luke 16:24 – How was wife have two children, An- daughter) – Ivory Cutting Woodburn. to tell his readers that Jesus the excitement of small chil- the rich man in this fl ame? nika, age 2, and Penelope 7 is the Son of God. He doesn’t dren, the coziness, the wishes 8. Luke 16:23-24 – Was months. Th ey will reside at need the manger story or an- of good cheer and so on. mercy forthcoming to the the Zion parsonage while EICHER’S WOODWORKING SHOP, LLC gels singing or shepherds or Another kind of distor- rich man? serving both churches. Th e 22319 Ward Rd., Woodburn, IN 46797 • 260-632-1065 Wise Men. When Jesus fi rst tion 9. 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Th e homemade can- South of Hwy 30 and 2 ½ miles North of Monroeville Road. dle collapses. Th e Christmas 1-800-589-2196 Fax 260-627-2783 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 10, 2014 Editor’s Note: We here at world were you thinking? take in Brooks’s examination among so many that exhib- pared to tomosynthesis which is key to improving survival the West Bend News print all What was the noise level in of 21st century class diff erenc- it to the world a toxic mix produces up to 80 thin imag- rates. “Letters to the Editor” because your car that you could not es by means of a description of deep structural racism es. Th e hospital is seeking we believe that everyone has hear my horn blowing? Or of 19th century conditions and the casual escalation of Breast cancers can some- monetary contributions a Constitutional right to free- are you deaf? If so than you in Britain: “Th e people who violence as a “solution” to times be hard to detect when which are tax deductible as dom of the press. In saying need to take extra measures lived in these slums were of- confl ict. Racism shades into surrounded by dense or fatty allowed by law. All of the that, we do not necessarily to drive safely. If the driver ten described as more like every aspect of American tissue. Looking at thin slices funds will go towards pur- agree with the content that was impaired, the passenger, animals than human beings. life, including the patroniz- much like a CT scan enables chase of the equipment. Do- is printed. We are just the whose back was toward me, For example, in an 1889 essay ing and obstructive attitude the physician to identify a nors will have the option of messengers. Th e name of the has more responsibility for in Th e Palace Journal, Arthur of many in the Congress to- cancer at an earlier stage. being recognized on a plaque person who wrote the letter is their own safety, and others. Morrison described, “Dark, ward the President, clearly to Worldwide experience with for their generosity. Larger placed at the end of each arti- In the past two weeks silent, uneasy shadows pass- them a black man who is too the new technology has donors have the option of cle. To be considered for publi- I drove over 1650 miles to ing and crossing — human confi dently sassy and “uppi- shown that it increases the naming a room at the hospi- cation, letters must be no lon- Georgia and back and did vermin in this reeking sink, ty” to know his place. It even detection of invasive breast tal. Persons or organizations ger than 1000 words, and you not encounter anything that like goblin exhalations from extends to our internation- cancer by 41% and increases wishing to make a contribu- must provide a name along scared me as much as this. all that is noxious around. al policies, where violence detection of all breast can- tion are encouraged to call with a phone number and/or Th is was not my fault. Women with sunken, black- toward others of swarthier cers by 29%. Early detection 419-399-1104. email to confi rm validity of Th is was not the fault of the rimmed eyes, whose pallid skin and alien creed is more content. You can respond or road. It was the negligence of faces appear and vanish by oft en the fi rst resort than the submit a new letter by email, the driver of the blue car that the light of an occasional gas last. Tragically and ironical- The West Bend News USPS or fax. caused this incidence. I hope lamp, and look so like ill-cov- ly, it therefore implicates our Responses need to be re- he is more careful in the fu- ered skulls that we start at own fi rst African-American READER PICK-UP LOCATIONS ceived by Friday at 5:00 pm ture, before he kills someone. their stare. ‘Proper’ people president in the murderous, OHIO LOCATIONS Vine, Paulding County Senior to be considered for the next —Sandra Wann, of that era had both a disgust too-rapidly-escalating, inter- Antwerp: Country Time Mar- Center, Rite Aid, Ace Hardware, publication. We reserve the Antwerp, OH and fascination for those who national-law-violating venge- ket, Antwerp Branch Library, Gorrell Bros., John Paulding His- right to edit for length, content lived in these untouchable fulness that motivates our Antwerp Pharmacy, H20, Riv- torical Society, Country Inn Liv- ing Center, Albert Automotive, and worthiness. (Continued from Page 1) realms. Th ey went slumming endless “war on terror,” as er Street Market, Antwerp into the poor neighborhoods, Paulding Courthouse, Paulding email: [email protected] While he was in the Air our political Masters of the Exchange Bank, Papa Oley’s, a sort of poverty tourism that Co. Bookmobile, Susie’s Bakery, Force, Robert received a Universe join the headlong Hometown Pantry, Pop-N-Brew, fax: 419-258-1313 is the equivalent of today’s re- Paulding VFW Post 587 phone call asking him if he rush to create enemies faster The Rootbeer Stand, Agora, Pit- USPS: West Bend News ality TV or the brawlers that Payne: Lichty’s Barber Shop, would be interested in tak- than we can kill them. Stop PO Box 1008 appear on ‘Th e Jerry Springer Payne Super Valu, Antwerp Ex- ing command of the How- A single statistic utter- Broughton: Kohart’s Surplus Antwerp, OH 45813 Show.’” change Bank, Maramart, Payne ard Hughes Personal Fleet ly gives the lie to the idea & Salvage or To be fair, later in the col- Branch Library, Puckerbrush of air vehicles. “Certainly!” that change is impossible in West Bend News umn it becomes clear that Bryan: Chief, Town & Coun- Pizza he replied, and moved out to our country: Darren Wilson PO Box 91, Brooks doesn’t buy this as a try, McDonald’s, Bryan Senior Scott Variety Store Texas, becoming Chief Pilot fi red more shots into Michael Scott: New Haven, IN 46774 valid comparison with our Center for Hughes’ personal fl eet Brown than the entire police Sherwood: Sherwood Post Of- own times. But that begs the Cecil: Cecil Elevator, Mar- of aircraft , in addition to his in England and Wales fi red at  ce, Village Food Emporium, question, why did he attempt amart, Vagabond LETTER TO THE EDITOR long and distinguished fl ying people in 2013. Sherwood Bank, it? Not only does it come Charloe: Charloe Store career in military, corporate, Winslow Myers, syndicat- Van Wert: Pak-A-Sak, Short across as grossly racist, but Th is aft ernoon at about and commercial aviation. In ed by for Peacevoice, is author Continental: Okuley’s Phar- Stop, Family Video, Orchard also he is grossly mistaken 4:25, I almost killed two peo- his book, he gives readers a of Living Beyond War: A Cit- macy, Dollar General, ACE Tree, BalyEat’s, Lee’s Ace to assume that class not race ple. behind-the-scenes look at izen’s Guide. He serves on the Hardware Hardware, Main Street Market, explains the divide in our I was traveling east on CR the oft en strange, always ec- Advisory Board of the War De ance: Newman’s Carry Walmart country between white and 206 in the 9000 mile, at about centric inner workings of the Preventive Initiative. Out, Butt Hutt, Chief, Senior black. Most if not all of the INDIANA LOCATIONS 50 mph. I saw a blue car back- Hughes Empire. Bob also de- Center, Walmart, Big Lots latent classism in our coun- Fort Wayne: Walmart (Mays- ing from a driveway on the tails the connection between PAULDING COUNTY HOSPI- Edgerton: Marathon, Valero, south side of the road. When try originates in the kind of TAL FUND RAISING EFFORT Kaiser Supermarket, Frager’s ville Rd) the Hughes organization and institutionalized racism that I realized that the driver was the Nixon White House and Barbershop, Utilities Of ce Grabill: Save-A-Lot, Grabill not stopping, I blew my horn the tragedy of Ferguson has reveals the real reason why Paulding County Hospi- Grover Hill: Ross’ Gas Sta- Hardware, Grabill Country Sales and applied my brakes as hard brought into sharp relief. tal has announced that it is Harlan: Marathon, Harlan Do- Nixon ordered the Water- I know a little more than tion, N&N, Quick Stop as I could, continuing to blow gate break-in that ultimately launching a campaign to raise nuts, Harlan Cafe, iAB Bank my horn. Neither the driver I want to about Brooks’s Grabill: Do-It Best Hardware, forced his resignation. Along $500,000 for a new mammog- Save-A-Lot Hoagland: Mel’s Town Market, of the blue car or his passen- tone-deafness because I hap- raphy machine. Th e hospital the way, he was exposed to pen to be a privileged white Hicksville: Cline’s Market, Hoagland Pizza Pub ger turned in my direction, challenges that compromised was the fi rst in the area to but continued into the road- who attended elite schools Hickory Hills Golf Course, Sail- Monroeville: Mel’s Deli, The his integrity, resulting in the off er digital mammography ers, Shell Station, Lassus Handy Village of Heritage, Phillips 66 way and fi nally stopped com- and colleges. I cringe when when the current equipment title of Prodigal Pilot he chose I look back at my experience Dandy, McDonald’s, H20, Senior Gas Station, Dollar General pletely blocking the roadway. for the book. was purchased. Th at tech- at Princeton in the late 1950s: Center New Haven: Curves, Milan I was less than 3 feet from With over 14,000 hours in nology was a tremendous my class (in the sense of the Melrose: Uncle Fudd’s Diner, Center, New Haven Branch Li- the passenger side of their car the air, Robert has fl own for improvement over the old year I graduated, but the Morning Star Convenience Store brary, Ken’s Meat Market, New when they noticed me. If I large commercial airlines in- system which utilized fi lm. other meaning works too) Haven Bakery, Broadway Deli, had not been alert enough to cluding Royal Jordanian Air- Th e digital images resulted in Oakwood: Rhees’ Market, included one African-Ameri- Paterson Hardware, Richard’s see their irresponsible behav- lines, and Singapore Airlines. breast cancers being detected The Landing Strip, Phil’s Diner, can, and we were served daily Restaurant, New Haven Chamber ior both of them and perhaps He is a top-notch pilot fl ying at an earlier, more treatable Cooper Community Branch Li- me and my passenger would in our dining commons by a stage. brary, TrueValue Hardware Woodburn: Clip -N- Tan, Jim’s the ubiquitous Boeing 747. young black waiters in white have been killed. In 1986, Bob moved away Th e hospital hopes to raise Paulding: Paulding Co. Carne- Pizza, Woodburn Hardware, I sat there with my heart coats whose service we took enough money to purchase gie Library, Chief, Corner Mar- Bob’s Restaurant, Woodburn from government aff airs and so completely for granted that pounding in my chest. What political scandals, and start- the new state of the art equip- ket, Integrity Ford, Napa True Xpress, Country Oasis, and did they do? Backed to the their invisibility to us future ment that produces digital Value, Maramart, Dollar Gener- Woodburn Branch Library, ed his own company called Masters of the Universe was east, facing in my direction, Commercial Filter Services. images using a technology al, Dairy Queen, Holly Wood and Financial Partners then went west, looked at me total. I remember attending called tomosynthesis. Digital In 1996 aft er meeting a party in Princeton where a like I had done something Sharon, they were married mammography makes two Read it online for FREE at westbendnews.net wrong, and continued on distinguished alum had re- images of the breast com- and between their families cently returned from a diplo- their way. they now have seven chil- Driver, what in the wide matic posting in an African dren, 15 grandchildren, and 2 country. His jolly, oblivious great-grandchildren. stereotyping of the native Start signing up for Th e West Bend News is pub- To fi nd out more about peoples where he had served lished weekly with news from this local adventurous man, Northeast Indiana and North- was such a Faulknerian car- read the book. It’s available in icature that it would have west Ohio. Th e publication is print on demand on Amazon wholly owned by West Bend been laughable if it hadn’t Home by Fast Pencil Publishers or as Printing & Publishing Inc. felt so sad and dangerous. I Home Delivery information an e-Book. also recall slowly awakening for the West Bend News fol- to the challenge of making lows: Home delivery is $32.18 RACE, CLASS, & VIOLENCE connections across the divide Delivery per year. Newsstand is free for of our racially split culture Receive 51 issues for only pick up. By: Winslow Myers when I read John Howard All content submitted & David Brook’s December 2 $32.18 per year. What a great deal! printed in the West Bend News Griffi n’s classic Black Like column in the NYTimes argu- Me, published in 1961, a year becomes the property and ing that classism, not racism, Delivery to: copyright of the West Bend before I graduated. Griffi n, Printing and Publishing Inc is what really ails our nation a white, worked with a doc- Name: ______came off as one of the more corporation. Any and all repro- tor to chemically darken his Address: ______duction requires prior consent racially tone-deaf commen- skin and immersed himself Mail this form by the Publisher. Any submis- taries so far on events in Fer- in a six-week voyage through ______sions may be edited or rejected guson. What must it feel like along with your the Deep South. Th e strain City ______State _____Zip ______by the editor. for an African-American to of the terror and deprivation check to: he endured simply surviving Phone: ______West Bend News as a black man brought him Email: ______close to breakdown. White PO Box 1008 KLOPFENSTEIN REPAIR Is this a gift? Yes No people six decades later could Antwerp, OH 45813 AUTO•TRUCK•FARM•INDUSTRIAL do worse than take another From: look at Griffi n’s harrowing Major & Minor Repairs • Complete Vehicle Maintenance tale as a way to learn what it Name ______AC Service & Repair means to be on the receiving Your paid home Contact: ______Diesel Service • Complete Engine Rebuilding end of both passive stares of delivery will begin DOT Inspections • ASE Certified Staff exclusionary indiff erence and ______when the free active stares of hate and fear. If your business or organization would like to circulation ceases Tim Klopfenstein 19718 Notestine Road What happened between bring in potential clients, contact us about being a 657-5700 shop Woodburn, IN 46797 Darren Wilson and Michael customer pick-up location for the WBN. for your zip code. Brown is just one incident PAGE 6 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 10, 2014 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] was just at the south of Lon- that isn’t yours? Nacho highway right of way begins don, so we got there in good cheese. in relation to a farm fi eld. It’s SOUTH MAIN STREET IN 1930 time. Th e Col. used his au- What do you call Santa’s easy to unknowingly creep thority and got us in without helpers? Subordinate Clauses. over the line when work- much trouble. What do you call four bull ing fi elds, which can lead to So we went right to the fi ghters in quicksand? Quatro maintenance issues for high- Jeep area and there was quite sinko. way personnel. Consult the a few wrecked Jeeps with all What do you get from a local ODOT garage to estab- kinds of repair needed. pampered cow? Spoiled milk. lish boundaries. We knew what we wanted, What do you get when you • Drainage – ODOT per- to get one with a good straight cross a snowman with a vam- sonnel can provide guidance frame and one with an engine pire? Frostbite. on the proper placement and and radiator that hadn’t been What do you get when you size of pipe along farm fi elds, THE LOBO TANK BUSTERS hurt. Th e other repairs we cross an elephant and a skin lawns and under driveways. A could do ourselves. doctor? A pachydermatolo- permit is required before this We found one we all gist. type of work can take place. By Stan Jordan By: Stan Jordan was also Ray’s Restaurant We fl y the P51 D Mustang agreed on, it looked bad it had What has four legs, is big, • Signage – It is illegal to been rolled over a few times, green, fuzzy, and if it fell out place anything within high- You are standing in for many years. with its usual armament, plus front of the Oasis and Here on the right might four of the new jumbo rock- but S/Sgt. Homer Isenghut, of a tree would kill you? A way right of way without looking south on Main be a Ford Roadster, the ets. a body and fender man from pool table. permission of ODOT. Signs Our logo is painted on the Rural Hall, NC, said it was What kind of coff ee was placed within highway right Street in 1930 when this late James Pendergrast had side of the engine cowling of mostly metal repair. But, we served on the Titanic? San- of way that obstruct the view picture was taken. You one about like this. the fusel lodge, it is the Ko- had to go fi nd a good top with ka… of motorists will be removed. can see on the left where If you look on down on mono Dragon, or sometimes rods and side curtains, an …and what kind of let- As a general rule, anything George Busby’s Barber- the right side you see an called the Monitor Lizard. He extra gasoline can, and two tuce? Iceberg. placed behind utility poles shop was. It was operated old type semi truck. I bet is a nasty rodent found most- good wheels and tires. Th e What lies at the bottom is outside of highway right for years by his son, Harry. that was a grocery truck ly in Indonesia. Col. sent the boys out to fi nd of the ocean and twitches? A of way; however, permission Th e H&H Cleaners build- as there was a Kroger store What makes him nasty and return with these objects, nervous wreck. from private property owners ing is not there as it was right in there until it was is his slobber, and his sali- while he and I took the two Where do you fi nd a no should be received prior to built about 1950. moved north in 1938 or so. va. Th ey will paralyze his bent wheels off the jeep. I will legged dog? Right where you placing any sign. Th e next building on Th at fi rst building on opponent so then he will eat fi nish the rest of this story left him. “We are a resource for the left was built in 1900 the right that reads ‘Cig- it. Th ey can grow to 150lbs later. Why are there so many property owners at any time. for a restaurant. It has arettes’ was Th e Oak. In sometimes. We think our See Ya Smiths in the phonebook? If work is being performed the name Delmonicos on time it was moved north bullets are as dangerous as Th ey all have phones. along a state highway or it. I think it served as a and became the Oasis Bar the dragon. Why do bagpipers walk there’s any question as to store, barbershop, and a & Grill. Our 589th fi ghter wing when they play? Th ey are what is permissible, contact pool room. As far as I can Many thanks to Dan trying to get away from the ODOT before to be sure the has only four pilots and remember it was Tiny’s Hahn for letting us use twelve crewmen and we are noise. project is not in violation Why do gorillas have big of state requirements,” said Lunch. Operated by C.Z. this picture. not authorized to have a jeep. Delong for many years, it See ya! But, let me tell you how we ac- nostrils? Because they have Slusher. quired our jeep. It took a little big fi ngers. Contact information for thought, shenanigans, and a See ya! the local ODOT District 1 employment contracts honorable mention All-State, little American ingenuity. garages is as follows. District • Approved a policy for and was named one of the One of the crewmen had a HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY 1 includes the counties of Al- support and assistance to IBCA’s Top 100 players in the veterans and service mem- state. buddy that was telling about ENCROACHMENTS OCCUR- len, Defi ance, Hancock, Har- bers Aubrey Wright, a 5’8 se- an American type junkyard RING FREQUENTLY din, Paulding, Putnam, Van of wrecked trucks and vehi- Wert and Wyandot: nior at Columbia City High SOME ONE LINERS MCDONALD’S® HIGH School, led her team to a 6-0 cles. It is called the Devon- Putting up a mailbox, in- For information regarding shire Recycling Corps. Some permits contact Duane Hack- SCHOOL BASKETBALL record in the month of No- By Stan Jordan stalling a drainage pipe be- vember. Aubrey put up 24 of the vehicles have been neath a driveway, or cleaning worth, ODOT District 1, at PLAYERS OF THE MONTH – wrecked and some were beat Did you hear about the guy 419-999-6843; duane.hack- points to cap off the month in that lost his left arm and leg in out a ditch are all normal ac- NOVEMBER a victory over Northside on up by exploding bombs, they tivities property owners rou- [email protected]. had to be taken off the high- a car crash? He’s all right now. Or visit the District 1 per- November 28th. She recently How do crazy people go tinely undertake. But if done Th e Fort Wayne Mad committed to play basketball way. improperly and without the mits website at: http://www. Ants and McDonald’s have Col. Beanbridge came through the forest? Th ey take dot.state.oh.us/districts/D01/ at Taylor University. the psycho path. permission of the Ohio De- partnered to recognize two over, we talked to him about partment of Transportation, PlanningPrograms/permits/ outstanding high school bas- going over to the junkyard How does a spoiled rich Pages/default.aspx girl change a light bulb? She serious legal ramifi cations ketball players in the Fort Holiday Vendor, and fi nding us a jeep that we could result. Wayne community. In No- Craft & Bake Sale could repair ourselves sort of says, “Daddy, I want a new BUSINESS LEADERSHIP apartment.” “We are urging property vember, McDonald’s and the Paulding Eagles a scavenger job. owners to contact us before PROGRAM AVAILABLE AT Mad Ants selected Wes Da- 206 W Perry Street Well, the Col liked the idea What do Eskimos get from sitting on the ice too long? Po- they do any type of work NSCC vidson and Aubrey Wright as Sat., Dec. 13 2014 and he fell in with us whole- along a state highway. It’s the McDonald’s High School 10AM to 5PM heartedly. laroids. What do prisoners use to much better to work with us Th e Northwest State Players of the Month. Both Wide selection of vendors, So the Col. and his driver ahead of a project rather than Community College Board players will be recognized crafts and baked goodies for and three of our pilots rode call each other? Cell phones. your last minute Christmas What do you call a boo- create a problem in the end of Trustees held a board re- at an upcoming Mad Ants shopping!! Food will be in the Col.’s Jeep and we had which requires reversal,” said treat and regular meeting to- home game. available for breakfast and four men in our truck. merang that doesn’t work? A stick. Kirk Slusher, Ohio Depart- day. During the meeting, Dr. Wes Davidson, a 6’4” Se- lunch. All sellers & buyers, Th e Devonshire Junkyard ment of Transportation Dis- Michael Wolfe, dean of busi- nior from Blackhawk Chris- please donate a new hat or What do you call cheese pair of mittens/gloves for local trict 1 deputy director. ness at NSCC, gave a presen- tian, posted a double-double kids in need. Everyone that Th e following are the most tation on the newly formed in the Braves’ win at Fre- donates gets a raf e ticket Free Estimates common kinds of activities Dean’s Leadership Cluster. mont to open the season, to win a gift basket! 20+ Colors which can sometimes confl ict “Th e Dean’s Leadership scoring 17 points and grab- Proceeds will help local families this with state requirements: Cluster was introduced this bing 11 rebounds. Last year, Christmas!! • Mailboxes – mailbox- fall for high-achieving busi- he was named First Team Rain Tech es can be a roadside hazard ness students. Th e group has All-Northeast Indiana, made Seamless Gutters if guidelines for mailbox several classes together, and placement and type are not outside of the classroom, Cleaning • Screening • Repair adhered to. Visit the United they have participated in States Postal Service for guid- activities and fi eld trips de- Wedding Dreams Steve Hitzeman 5229 CR 192 ance at: https://www.usps. signed to enhance their col- 419-258-1818 Antwerp, OH 45813 com/manage/mailboxes.htm. lege education,” said Wolfe. featuring • Ditch cleaning – Before “One of the highlights of the performing any work in or semester has been visiting along a ditch, check with the local businesses and hearing Grant’s Catering local ODOT garage to ensure directly from corporate lead- Breakfast with Santa! the waterway is not located ers. We hope to expand these Join Us on December 21st Saturday, December 13 within highway right of way. applied experiences in the GRANT’S RECEPTION HALL Strict environmental regula- future with a regional and 8-11AM • New Haven Park Center tions must be followed when even an international trip.” 503 E. Canal St. • Antwerp, OH 45813 1125 Hartzell Street, New Haven, IN 46774 working within a state-con- In other board action: Adults ...... $5.50 trolled waterway. A permit is • Approved the resigna- For Our Christmas required prior to this type of tion of Erika Rufenacht and Children (6-14 Years)...... $3.50 work taking place. retirement of Donna Hersh- Sunday Buffet Children 5 & Under FREE • Snow removal – Snow berger removed from a private drive- • Approved the employ- 10:30am - 3:00pm • Make a FREE craft! Santa will arrive on a way and placed onto a high- ment of Cassie Rickenberg, Adults...... $14.00 • Bring your camera to FIRE TRUCK! way is in violation of Ohio administrative assistant to capture the special moment! $ .00 Revised Code. Placing any- the vice president for aca- Children 3-12 ...... 6 • All-you-can-eat thing on the highway could demics and student services; pancakes, sausage, Kids under 3 FREE! be dangerous to motorists in Michael Black, dean of stu- applesauce, juice, *PRICES INCLUDE DRINK, that they may hit these ob- dent services; and Th omas milk & coffee DESSERT & TAX* structions and lose control Kelly, advanced manufactur- • Proceeds to bene t local ’ park improvements! of their vehicle. Th e off ense is ing training coordinator considered a fi rst degree mis- • Promoted Jody Glasser Lets Celebrate demeanor and carries a maxi- to full-time cook, Andrea CHRISTmas Together!! mum penalty of six months in McIntosh to full-time cus- jail and a $1,000 fi ne. todian and Amanda Potts to Hope to See You Here!! • Farming – Property director of admissions www.weddingdreamsbylinda.com owners should know where • Approved miscellaneous Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 10, 2014 • Ashtanga (ash*tong*uh) ST. ROSE OF LIMA CHILDREN RECEIVE RITE OF RECON- RAIDER CHEERLEADERS ber squad is putting in extra You hear: “I stung ya.” What? CILIATION PREPARE FOR COMPETI- hours to rise to the challenge. Who stung whom?! TIONS While they are preparing the • Asana (ahs*ah*nah) You routine, they are also work- hear: “A sauna.” I know it’s hot Th e Wayne Trace Com- ing to pay their way. Th ey in here, but this is nothing like have held junior high danc- a sauna! petition Cheerleading Squad has had a very successful es, mini cheerleading camps, • Chatauranga and other things to support (chaht*tour*ang*ah) You season thus far. Th ey earned hardware at every compe- their competitions. hear: “Chat around ya.” Huh? Currently, they are pre- Nobody’s talking. All I hear is tition they went to this fall. breathing. Th is talented squad is gear- paring for a big event that • Pranayama ing up for an action packed will take place on January 3, (pruh*non*uh*muh) You hear: end to their season over the 2015. Th at evening they will “Pray no more.” Are you cra- next few months. Th e Raider be hosting a Designer Purse Bingo at the high school. FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF A zy? You put me in this pose group has fi ve, and maybe six and expect me not to pray?! Th is event has become wildly NEW YOGI more competitions sched- With all joking aside, yoga uled between January and popular over the last couple actually has a host of valuable years. It will be a night of Th e Nurturing Well by: Jill March. Th ey all hold oppor- traits. It can be a great form tunities to get better in the bingo where the prizes are Starbuck Pictured here standing (l-r) are Father Dino, Ross Ge- of exercise, meditation, or aspects of competition cheer, designer handbags worth For many people, yoga is an rardot, Rex Gerardot, Rylynn O’Shaughnessey, and Shaylin spiritual wellbeing. It builds but the squad is really shoot- upwards of $450. During the intimidating practice for a va- McCray; sitting (l-r) Gabriella Roussey, Oliver Riley, Mar- strength, increases fl exibility, ing for the National Cham- evening there are also oth- riety of reasons. Some people shall Harris, Charlie Riddle, Owen Whitaker, Evan Martin, reduces stress, develops bet- pionship with AmeriCheer. er possibilities of entering believe they are too infl exible Landri Linder, and Madison Witte. ter breathing control, lowers Th is competition will take and winning raffl es of items to try yoga. Others believe that blood pressure, and improves yoga simply involves weird Monday, December 1, known as Mrs. B). place late in March in Or- like Dr. Dre Beats and vari- posture. In my personal expe- 2014 marked a special night Special appreciation goes ous baskets of prizes. If you stretching techniques. Others rience with yoga, I’ve enjoyed lando, Florida at Disney. Th e feel that yoga is too slow-paced for twelve second graders of to Mrs. B for the gracious care squad is busy perfecting their would like more information better sleep patterns, fewer about this event please vis- to be real exercise. But perhaps body aches, and a sense of the St. Rose of Lima parish and guidance she extended to routine and getting funds for many, the mere language in Monroeville. Aft er many these children in preparation. raised to attempt this dream. it this website: https://sites. peace aft er a good yoga ses- google.com/a/apps.wt.k12. and poses in yoga present the sion. Everyone should give it weeks of anticipation and Not to mention the juice and For those that have never most intimidating aspects. a fair trial to enjoy these ben- preparation, they received the homemade cupcakes adorned attended a cheerleading com- oh.us/wayne-trace-cheer- Who can blame them? efi ts. Rite of Reconciliation. With with candy crosses she made petition, there is much more leading-purse-bingo/ or Trying to transform into vari- You never know. You may nervous excitement and an for treats aft er the ceremony. to being good than shaking email Christina Sinn at: sin- ous animals can be intimidat- enjoy transforming into a dol- audience fi lled with parents, For Mrs. B, it was especially poms, smiling, and yelling. [email protected] ing to the most daring person. phin, a cat, or a mountain. their teacher, and Father worth it when a child came Every single move has to be Poses include downward & up- Personally, I like to make like a Dino, the children success- up to her the next day and choreographed precisely. Ev- Have Something to sell? ward dog, cat, dolphin, crane, tree, a triangle, or a child. And fully and bravely made their exclaimed that he felt like a ery movement is done in a frog, cobra, cow, and camel, I make sure I’m not thirsty for confessions. Aft erwards, ev- whole diff erent person. She Classifi ed ads are $8.50 for 20 to name a few. And as if ani- prescribed way and exactly tea when I go. Namaste! (A eryone in attendance beamed commented, “With the grace at the same time as the other words or less and only $.15 for mal transformations weren’t polite gesture consisting of a each additional word. diffi cult enough, instructors with pride, especially Joan and blessings of the sacra- members. Th is nine mem- bow that suggests peace and Bultemeier (aff ectionately ment, he was!” expect you to mimic a child, goodwill.) a tree, a mountain, a warrior, Jill Starbuck has 20 years of 2014 GMC ALL CONFER- Speice, Wayne Trace, 11 a bridge, and even a corpse! experience as a business writ- Th ey also do moon poses. You ENCE FOOTBALL SELEC- Quarterback – Brevin Re- er, editor, and market research nollet, Tinora, 11 get mooned in yoga! analyst. She is a certifi ed TIONS Ladies Night On top of intimidating health coach through the In- Punter – Josh Camp, Tino- poses, yoga instructors use tegrative Institute of Nutrition Th e Green Meadows Con- ra, 12 December 11 from 6-8 p.m. foreign terms that lead to con- and a certifi ed running coach ference is proud to announce Running Backs – Hunter fusion for a new yogi. Yogi?! A through the Road Runners the All-Conference selections Stark, Ayersville, 11; Philip Ka- few of the terms include the Club of America. She is also and Players of the Year for racson, Hicksville, 12; Daron 11% OFF Regular Price following: the co-owner of a running Football for the 2014 season: Showalter, Wayne Trace, 12 (for ladies only) • Namaste (nom*uh*stay) OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF Place Kicker – Michele Zac- You hear: “No more iced tea.” business. She can be reached at [email protected]. THE YEAR: cherini, Ayersville, 12 • Door Prizes • Gift Ideas Great. Now I’m thirsty for iced Tyler Showalter, Wayne Defensive Ends – Tyler Ris- tea. Trace, 12 ner, Tinora, 12; Daron Showal- • Refreshments • Coupons DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF ter, Wayne Trace, 12 THE YEAR: Defensive Tackles – Eric • Knowledgeable sales staff to Justin Flory, Tinora, 12 Contreras, Hicksville, 12; Alex $10 Off FIRST TEAM: Hinojosa, Tinora, 11; Jeremiah assist you!!! Full Body Massage: Off ensive Ends – Brayton Smith, Tinora, 11 Linebackers – Logen Nei- & Martin, Ayersville, 12; Hunter GRABILL and WOODBURN Vogal, Tinora, 12; David Sinn, dhardt, Hicksville, 10; Tyler Hot Stone Massages: Wayne Trace, 12 Showalter, Wayne Trace, 12; HARDWARE Off ensive Tackles – Pat Noah Stoller, WayneTrace, 11 %off does not apply to “on sale” merchandise Carla’s Cut-N-Curl Gerken, Ayersville, 12; Logan Defensive Backs – Brayton Bailey, Tinora, 11 Martin, Ayersville, 12; Timmy or Dutch Auc on 419-258-2829 Off ensive Guards – Justin Timbrook, Fairview, 10; Chris $10 Off Marsha Cross, Licensed Massage Therapist Flory, Tinora, 12; Chuckie Sweinhaagen, Tinora, 12 Chastain, Wayne Trace, 12 HONORABLE MEN- ® Off ensive Center – Casey TION: “FROM THE VANTAGE POINT”: VANTAGE TO YANKEE CANDLE Helton, Tinora, 12 Jarett Bute, Antwerp, 12; HOST CHRISTMAS LUNCH BUFFET Quarterback – Tyler Show- Justice Clark, Antwerp,12; alter, Wayne Trace, 12 Jake Lamb, Ayersville, 12; Aar- Th e Gift of Home Fragrancing™ Punter – Duane Miller, Ed- on Calhoun, Ayersville, 12; gerton, 12 Chase McClellan, Edgerton, Running Backs – Timmy 12; Dallas King, Edgerton, 11; CANDLE OF THE MONTH Timbrook, Fairview, 10; T.J. Jeff ery Kunesh, Fairview, 12; Gares, Tinora, 11; Riley Nagel, Andrew Hill, Fairview, 12; December: Sparkling Cinnamon Tinora, 11 Garrett Crall, Hicksville, 11; Place Kicker – Josh Camp, Devon Wulff , Hicksville, 12; Tinora, 12 Dylan Szabo, Holgate, 11; Brok Defensive Ends – Pete Th i- Th eisen, Holgate, 12; Mathi- Stop in! as Grube, Tinora, 11; Nathan eroff , Ayersville, 12; Hunter $ 99 Vogal, Tinora, 12 Drewes, Tinora, 11; Cole Shep- MEDIUM 14 Defensive Tackles – Pat herd, Wayne Trace, 11; Jake JAR Gerken, Ayersville, 12; Ri- Arend, Wayne Trace, 12 ley Moore, Wayne Trace, 12; LARGELARGE $ 99 Chuckie Chastain, Wayne BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT JAR 17 Trace, 12 Linebackers – Dauson Kaiden Lenard Neil Hast- Dales, Ayersville, 10; Dakota ings was born on Novem- ber 25, 2014 at 11:05 p.m. at America’s best loveld d ™ Fritch, Edgerton, 12; Justin candle Flory, Tinora, 12 Community Memorial Hos- Defensive Backs – Jonny pital, Hicksville. He was 9 lb. 12.7 oz. and 20.9 inches long. Culinary Arts senior David Fisher (Paulding) wel- Giesige, Hicksville, 12; Bre- comes you to the Vantage Cup & Saucer Restaurant. vin Renollet, Tinora, 11; Jacob His parents are Mike and Dingus, Wayne Trace, 12 Mauresa Hastings, and sib- Celebrate an early salad bar, roasted turkey, ling is Michael Hastings Jr. Christmas at Vantage Ca- stuffi ng, ham, homemade SECOND TEAM: Proud grandparents are Off ensive Ends – Alex Mi- reer Center! Back by pop- noodles, mashed potatoes, Wendell and Jen Th omas ular demand, the annual corn, green beans and rolls, chael, Edgerton, 11; Jonny of Paulding, Elaine Hast- Giesige, Hicksville, 12; Jacob Christmas luncheon, pre- an assortment of delicious ings of Fort Wayne, IN, and pared by Culinary Arts desserts and beverages. Dingus, Wayne Trace, 12 Heath and Margaret Ber-

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PAGE 8 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 10, 2014 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] ANTWERP BOYS WIN FIRST GAME VS FAIRVIEW ATHLETICS IRONHORSE INVITATIONAL 1st Place: Logan Shaner, 1st Place: Peyton Ham- Antwerp; 2nd Place: Logan rick, Parkway; 2nd Place: BLACKBIRDS KICKS OFF WINTER RESULTS SPORTS SEASON Hutchison, Montpelier; 3rd Brayden Auch, Ayersville; 3rd Local schools participated Place: Gavin Foote, Wauseon; Place: Nate Fry, Ayersville; HS Wrestling: in the Ironhorse Invitation- 4th Place: Justin Gaucin, 4th Place: Brandon Kreischer, Due to Bill Ondrus (Head al on Saturday December 6, Wauseon. Bryan. Wrestling Coach at Ayers- 2014. 138: 182: ville) retiring at the end of this 106: 1st Place: Braden Hahn, 1st Place: Hunter McKel- season, our wrestling match 1st Place Evan Guilford, Bryan; 2nd Place: Nico vey, Montpelier; 2nd Place: between Tinora/Ayersville/ Ayersville; 2nd Place McK- Jiminez, Defi ance; 3rd Place: Devin Wolff , Hicksville; 3rd Fairview on 12/9/14 has been ayla Campbell, Wauseon; 3rd Keaton Byers, Montpelier; Place: CJ Roth, Montpelier; moved from Tinora to Ayers- Place: Arman Haver, Hicks- 4th Place: Th omas Wolfen- 4th Place: Dakota Schweitzer, ville and will be wrestled on ville; 4th Place Andrew Mey- barger, Montpelier. Ayersville 2/21/15. Th ere will be no JH er, Defi ance. 145: 195: Wrestling contest on 12/9 or 113: 1st Place: Abel Esparza, 1st Place: Damon Beltz, 2/21. 1st Place: Kole Kania, Na- Defi ance; 2nd Place: Daniel Bryan; 2nd Place: Emilano Varsity Girls Basketball: poleon; 2nd Place: Reese Fo- Acosta, Ayersville; 3rd Place: Gonzales, Defi ance; 3rd Place: 12/2 – Varsity girls lost 59- kine, Parkway; 3rd Place: Ma- Phil Karacson, Hicksville; Isaac Hutchison, Montpelier; 52. Ali Hug was leading scorer son Van Atta, Hicksville. 3rd Place: Mason Oliphant, 4th Place: Noah Arnett, De- with 14 and Erin Marshall and 120: Bryan. fi ance Kelsey Beck each had 11. 1st Place: Austin Owens, 152: 220: JV Girls Basketball: Bryan; 2nd Place: Colton 1st Place: Skylar Nagel, 1st Place: Jarett Bute, 12/2 – JV girls lost to Del- Soles, Archbold; 3rd Place: Bryan; 2nd Place: Elijah Antwerp; 2nd Place: Zech phos Jeff erson 30-21. Carlie Daniel Casarez, Ayersville; Fackler, Ayersville; 3rd Place: Th ompson, Montpelier; 3rd Phillips was leading scorer 4th Place: Caleb Overmeyer, Izaiah Salinas Diaz, Defi ance; Place: Noah Romero, Defi - with 6. Bryan. 4th Place: Izzy Granados, Na- ance; 4th Place: Chris Blosser, 8th Grade Girls Basketball: 126: poleon. Montpelier. 12/4 – Th e Lady Apaches 1st Place: Deane Ramey, 160: 285: won 36 to 26 against a com- Montpelier; 2nd Place: Omar 1st Place: Antonio Ramos, 1st Place: Alex Sosa, Wau- petitive Ayersville pilot team. Armas, Wauseon; 3rd Place: Bryan; 2nd Place: Brady Neif- seon; 2nd Place: Issac Drees, Leading scorers were Mer- Justin Howard, Ayersville; er, Wauseon; 3rd Place: Aydin Ayersville; 3rd Place: Jordan cedes Wagner with 14 and 4th Place: Sage Marshall, Becher, Ayersville; 4th Place: Laker, Antwerp; 4th Place: Katie Crites with 12. Th e lady Wauseon. Ozzie Juarez, Archbold. Noah Conklin, Montpelier. 132: 170: Trenton Copsey scores in the 2nd quarter of the game. apaches are to be commended More pictures at westbendnews.net for their unselfi sh team play the last quarter. Point guards December 4 hosted Pettis- winning the game. Sam Wil- Rose Zeedyk and Carly Wend- ville at Antwerp for the fi rst liamson plunked down 2-3 ling provided fl oor leadership game of the boys basketball point baskets, 10 points from by slowing the game tempo to season for the Archers. Th e inside the 3 point circle and 2 seal the victory near the end of fi rst quarter had the Black- from the line, leading the Ar- the game. birds outpacing the home chers with 18 points for the 7th Grade Girls Basketball: team by more than double. game. Trenton Copsey had 12/4 – 7th grade girls beat Th e second quarter the An- the most free-throw points Ayersville, 26-18. Audrey hug twerp team doubled the Pet- with 7 in addition to 6 points lead all scorers with 15 points. tisville team for a half time under the basket. Matt Jones Varsity Boys Basketball: score of 22-18. had 7 points. Trey Mills 4, Fairview defeated Edon Th e end of the third quar- Josh Longardner 6, and 2 for 72-65. Matthew Kozumplik 19 ter the Blackbirds tied the Brandon Pendergrast. pts . Erich Wolfrum 12 pts. Joe Macsay 10 pts. 9 players scored game up at 31. Th e game fi nished with 40’, SEEDSTAR, ALL RUN, ELEC 2,800 HRS., 480X46, P/S, PTO, 32RN,15” SPACINGS, CCS, 40’, REMLINGER 4 BAR HARROW Th e fourth quarter the the Archers winning 49-37. for the Varsity POPULATION, KASCO FILL AUG (H) 4R DLX CAB, HID (H) UNVERFERTH CONVEYOR (B) W/SINGLE ROLLER (W) JV Boys Basketball: $ $ $ $ Antwerp defense and of- Score by the Quarter: 81,750 160,000 131,400 53,500 fense both started working Antwerp – 4 18 9 18=49 Fairview defeated Edon 62- 20. 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Options such as padding Publishing Inc. twerp’s Rachel Williamson Coach Taylor commented, or trimming extra. getting the ball for the team “I give credit to the girls for in the jump shot. Th e fi rst few buying into what it takes— minutes were not friendly to strong defense, limiting the home team at all. turnovers, and making free No matter how many throws (22-34). We now need times they shot, they just to focus on winning the re- could not get the ball in, luck- bounding game and shooting ily Antwerp did not have a a better FG%.” problem rebounding the ball, Score by the Quarter: shot aft er shot. Paulding – 11 6 6 13=36 When Paulding was able Antwerp – 8 7 11 18=44 to retrieve the ball, their Scorers of the Game: chances of getting the ball Paulding – Combs 12 (1- Bring the Family! in the basket, the fi rst quar- 3); Vogel 10 pts, 3 blocks; SMOKE FREE Beginning ter anyway, were much great Meggison 8; Reinhart 2; Mc- Just minutes from downtown Fort Wayne!! 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Siberian Solstice Dear Miss C, In most of my research, the VESTMENT IN THE RELA- has seven members on stage to I just realized I am mad at answer to your question re- TIONSHIP: Is this the fi rst accurately reproduce the TSO my sister. I used to think that lates to “setting boundaries” time you have felt this way? I was just heart hurt by feel- or “acceptance of things you Because if it happens again style and will be performing ing that I am not the priority cannot change”, and “turn and again, you do need to live for the Payne community in her life that I want to be. I the other cheek.” And there draw a line. And since it is a and the surrounding area. used to think it just hurt my are defi nitely times when you loved one that you see regu- Th e performance will be feelings when she backed out should do all of these things. larly, be sure to draw an even held in the Payne Elementa- ry School auditorium on De- of things at the last minute or But sometimes that seems to line. Which means you keep th had a last minute drama that minimize the feelings of hurt your distance in the circum- cember 14 at 7:00 p.m. Th ere made plans change. I used to and betrayal you experience. stances you know you will be is no admission fee. think that I felt disappointed We oft en (especially with hurt in a kind even handed that spending time together those we love) assume that we way. For example, be cautious WAYNE TRACE DOMINATES or being there for one anoth- share the same values, beliefs how much you share and rely VW COUNTY TIP OFF er (outside of a life or death and priorities in our lives, but on the person. A new trust CLASSIC situation) is never as import- we just simply don’t. Th en and new type of relationship ant to her as it is to me. And we deal with the potential may need to be adapted. Th e Annual Van Wert just recently, I realized that second injury (perhaps even 3. IF YOU DECIDE TO County Hospital tip-Off I have been bottling up this more hurtful) when the other ASK ANOTHER FAVOR OF Classic was this past week- emotion because I felt it was person doesn’t seem to care THIS PERSON, PROTECT end opening the season for maybe more important to about the let downs the same YOURSELF: If it is import- the Wayne Trace boys bas- make things as peaceful and way you do. We are left feeling ant to mend the relationship ketball and the other local easy for everyone. So, now I hurt, persecuted, sad, or even you may choose to give your teams. Th e Antwerp Local School McMichael, Madison Smith, am mad at her. I know there angry. So, I am going to give loved one more chances. Re- All the games were close is probably nothing that I can you three pieces of advice: member the hurt of the past Spelling Bee will take place Jaidis Getrost; Row 3, sitting and Wayne Trace took home do, because there have been 1. OPEN THE LINES OF and be sure that your beliefs on Friday, December 12th at (8th graders) – Iris Sorrell, many conversations about COMMUNICATION: You and expectations are clearly the trophy. 1:30 p.m. in the auditeria. Th e Nathan Lee, Aidan McAl- the situations that led to my need to know if the ‘let down’ communicated. Against Crestview, top fi ve spellers in each class exander, Brett Fulk, Brayton feelings. So, I am at the point is a result of miscommunica- Relationships and fami- Wayne Trace won 61-60 in a from grades fi ve through Stuckey; Row 2, kneeling (7th where I have fi gure out a way tion or is it a willful neglect? ly are important, please take close battle eight will compete in the bee graders) – Karsyn Brumett, to just not be mad. I don’t Open the discussion in a care in the words you choose. Score by the Quarter: for a chance to advance to the Kaitlyn Smith, Randall Mills, know how to do this. Do you non-confrontational way, al- Th ey can be weapons that de- Wayne Trace – 13 19 16 Paulding County Spelling Blake Schuette, Julia Steiner; have any advice for me? lowing your loved one to tell stroy trust. Th ey can also be 13=61 Bee this winter. Row 1, sitting cross-legged —One Mad Sister their side of the story. Th en… the tools we use to spread love Crestview – 14 11 19 Pictured here are the (6th graders) – Grace Tut- Dear One Mad Sister, 2. REVIEW YOUR IN- that lasts a life time. 16=60 folling students: Row 4, tle, Mallory Ehrhart, Emily Top scorers for Wayne standing (fi ft h graders) – Sanders, Maycee Contreraz, Trace: Ethan Linder 31, Da- Ilse Zijlstra, Alex Ade, Gaige Aaron Hawley. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT James, Ruger Goeltzenleuch- Ruger Goeltzenleuchter So vid Sinn 10, Corbin Linder 8; ter, and the only junior on the (126) is returning as a district Luke Miller 7; Cole Shepherd 2, Justin Speice 2, Alec Vest 1. legislation ensures 1.5 mil- WAYNE TRACE REWARD Maggie Anberlin Mae team, George Clemens IV. placer and qualifi er, and sec- lion satellite television sub- Wilson was born on Decem- Senior leadership and ex- tional champion. In another round of the DAY! Tipp Off Classic, Wayne scribers continue to receive ber 2, 2014 at 10:36 at Com- perience will be an asset this Matt Baxter Sr (132) is a broadcast programming. It munity Memorial Hospital, year and provided by: Matt returning three time district Trace squared off against Van Wert. Th e Raiders top- also includes a bipartisan, Hicksville. She weighed 6 Baxter, Carl Elliott, Zaine qualifi er. Hunter Showalter pro-consumer provision, lb. 9 oz. and was 19 inches Cotterman, Tyler Showal- Fr and Caleb Schultz So could pled the Cougars, 68-57. Score by the Quarter: similar to the one Latta and long. Her parents are Tyler ter, Jacob Dingus, Josh Reel, also see time at this weight. Congressman Gene Green Wilson and Caryn Johnston. and Justin Pierce. Of these, Zaine Cotterman Sr (145) Van Wert – 14 9 13 21=57 Wayne Trace – 15 16 13 (D-TX) introduced in the Her grandparents are Laresa four were district qualifi ers was a district alternate last House, to eliminate the in- Johnston, Edward Johnston, last season in Pierce, Din- season and a sectional placer. 24=68 Scorers of the Game: tegration ban. Jodie Wagner, and Vicki and gus, Showalter, and Baxter Tyler Showalter Sr (152) “Congress came together Marc Wilson. Great-grand- and Cotterman was a district is a returning state qualifi er, Wayne Trace – Luke Mill- er 1; Ethan Linder 35; Cole in a bipartisan, bicameral parents are Rose Lambert, alternate. Coach Clemens is two time district placer, and manner to get this must- Linda Wilson, and Justine looking for big things from sectional champion. Showal- Shepherd 10; Corbin Linder 4; Alec Vest 9; David Sinn 9 pass legislation signed into Holtsberry. his senior wrestlers. ter is currently ranked 6th in law,” said Latta. “Working “I think if everyone can preseason state rankings. together, we were able to RAIDER GRAPPLERS HAVE stay healthy and continue to Brandon Laney So (160) MITTEN TREES AT LOCAL ensure 1.5 million satellite HIGH EXPECTATIONS work hard, then this should will look to improve from a LIBRARIES television subscribers can be a very exciting season. We solid freshman season last continue to receive their Wayne Trace Wrestling will have a solid line up from year. From now through Jan- broadcast programming top to bottom. We will feature Jacob Dingus Sr (170) is uary 7, 2015, YOU can help is entering this season with uninterrupted, while also 92 Wayne Trace Jr. High some of the premier wrestlers a returning district qualifi er needy children — by bring- some loft y goals. George Cle- implementing a number of students were recently treated in the area at some weights, and GMC runner up last sea- ing pairs of gently used or mens has his eye set on the pro-consumer provisions to a trip to Van Wert Cine- and will have quality and son. new mittens and gloves to one goal that has eluded him that will foster greater in- mas to watch the movie, “Th e competitive wrestlers in the Josh Reel Sr (182) is look- your local library – look for and his teams over the last vestment and innovation. Mockingjay”. In order to be remainder of the line up. A ing to make the jump this the Mitten Trees! Children’s eight seasons, the GMC title. In addition, by repealing the eligible, students could have: solid freshman group mixed year aft er posting a winning author, Jan Brett visited the Clemens will see this year’s integration ban – an outdat- 1. No late homeworks, in with six returning district record last year and 3rd place ACPL on December 2; one team return 10 letter winner ed technological mandate 2. No discipline referrals, qualifi ers, three district plac- GMC. of her most popular books from last year’s squad and – we are underscoring our 3. No failing grades, ers, and two returning state Colton Hower Fr (195) is Th e Mitten. Brett’s orig- will be comprised of 8 se- commitment to modern- 4. No tardies to class. niors. In addition to the se- qualifi ers could make this is looking to contribute as a inal paintings are on ex- izing our communications one of the best teams we have hibit in the Jeff rey R. Krull nior laden team, it will have freshman. laws to maximize America’s Visit us on the web at put together at Wayne Trace,” Gallery at the Main library six returning district qualifi - Braxton Asher Fr (220) full potential.” www.westbendnews.net ers and boast two returning stated Clemens. had a stellar Jr High cam- through January 7, 2015. As state qualifi ers. Marcus Rassman Fr (113) paign earning a GMC cham- part of our celebration of Couple the above experi- will look to make an impact pionship and qualifying for Jan Brett, all Allen County DERCK’S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES his freshman season aft er Jr. High state last season. Public Library locations are ence with a solid incoming 15193 Rd. 45 freshman class of Dylan Jack- coming off of a great Jr. High Quinton Stabler Fr collecting mittens or gloves. son, Colten Hower, Braxton campaign and being a GMC (HWY) looking to get on the Donated items will be giv- Antwerp, Ohio 45813 Asher, Quinton Staler, Mar- champion at that level. mat aft er having an injury cut en to local children and/or 419-258-2512 George Clemens IV Jr agencies that work with lo- cus Rassman, and Hunter his season short last year. 419-506-1902 Showalter. Clemens believes (120) is a two time return- Wayne Trace will see it cal children. this freshman class will con- ing state qualifi er, two time fi rst and only action at home Mulch Colors: tribute all season long. He sectional champ and will be this Th ursday, December 11th LATTA STATEMENT RE- Red, Brown, and Gold; will also lean on sophomores: one of the premiere wrestlers with wrestling beginning at GARDING PRESIDENT’S NEW COLOR: BLACK of the area. He is currently Anthony Baxter, Caleb Schul- 6:00. Parkway, Edgerton, and SIGNATURE OF STELAR Black Dirt and Small Gravel. ranked 8th in the state. tz, Brandon Laney, Ryan Hicksville. INTO LAW Everything is in Bulk

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Th is bipartisan GUNS & CROSSBOWS Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 10, 2014 HOLIDAY CONCERT TO FEATURE DEBBIE LYNN UPTON RELEASES REPUB- man; Gregg Harper (MS), GRANDPARENTS DAY AT PAYNE ELEMENTARY Vice Chairman; Ed Whit- BRYSON & OLGA KIPP ON DECEMBER 13 LICAN SUBCOMMITTEE ROSTERS FOR 114th CON- fi eld (KY); Joe Pitts (PA); GRESS Tim Murphy (PA); Bob Latta (OH); David McKinley (WV); House Energy and Com- Bill Johnson (OH); Larry merce Committee Chairman Bucshon (IN); Kevin Cramer Fred Upton (R-MI) released (ND); Bill Flores (TX); Rich- the lineup of Republican ard Hudson (NC); Fred Up- members to serve on each of ton (MI) the panel’s six subcommit- Subcommittee on Health: tees in the 114th Congress. Th e Joe Pitts (PA), Chairman; committee’s GOP member- Brett Guthrie (KY), Vice ship will include 24 return- Chairman; Ed Whitfi eld ing members and seven new (KY); John Shimkus (IL); members. Upton previously Tim Murphy (PA); Michael announced the committee’s C. Burgess, M.D. (TX); Mar- Th e Rockford Belle, of of his love and mercy even leadership for the 114th Con- sha Blackburn (TN); Cathy Fourth grade students at with a program that consisted 135 Market Street, Rockford, when times are tough. It is gress, naming subcommit- McMorris Rodgers (WA); Payne Elementary celebrated of Th anksgiving recitations Ohio has planned a holiday the assurance of eternal life tee chairmen and vice chairs Leonard Lance (NJ); Morgan Grandparent’s Day on No- and samples of folk dances. concert featuring profes- with Christ that gives Olga along with the returning Griffi th (VA); Gus Bilirakis vember 26, 2014. Students Th ey fi nished their time to- sional singer and song writ- the desire to use her voice to Chairman Emeritus and Vice (FL); Billy Long (MO); Renee presented their grandparents gether with lunch. er Debbie Lynn Bryson, of minister to hurting hearts Chairman for the full com- Ellmers (NC); Susan Brooks Greenville, OH and Christian and to those seeking to fi nd mittee. (IN); Larry Bucshon (IN); AWARDS CEREMONY HELD FOR OHIO WEIGHTS singer Olga Kipp, of Defi ance, peace through Jesus Christ in Chris Collins (NY); Joe Bar- “Our subcommittees are & MEASURES OFFICIALS OH. Each performer will a chaotic world. truly the legislative and over- ton (TX); Fred Upton (MI) bless the stage with their rich Olga has sung at the Subcommittee on Over- powerful voice on December Belle in the past as well as sight engines of the Energy and Commerce Committee, sight and Investigations: 13, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., doors in churches, nursing homes, Tim Murphy (PA), Chair- open at 6:00 p.m. gospel sings, and WTLW delivering an impressive re- cord of bipartisan accom- man; David McKinley (WV), Brilliantly gift ed, Deb- Channel 44’s telethon. She Vice Chairman; Michael C. bie Lynn brings an in depth also recently sang at Trinity plishment. Th ey ask the tough questions, explore big Burgess, M.D. (TX); Marsha musical background that in- Friends Gospel Expo in Van Blackburn (TN); Morgan cludes fi ve album releases; her Wert where she attended for ideas, and generate policies to grow our economy and get Griffi th (VA); Susan Brooks familiar voice through song 20 years and was part of their (IN); Larry Bucshon (IN); has been heard at Th e Rock- worship team and helped lead bureaucracy out of the way ford Belle, churches back praise and worship. Living so America can thrive in the Chris Collins (NY); Kev- home, radio stations, and at in Defi ance since 2003, Olga 21st Century,” said Upton. in Cramer (ND); Bill Flores fairs where she has followed enjoys being involved with “Th e members who will serve (TX); Richard Hudson (NC); her heart; with God’s bless- the worship team at Family on each of our subcommit- Markwayne Mullin (OK); ings she strives to touch and Christian Center and loves tees will together off er a mix Joe Barton (TX); Fred Upton help people feel the power of any opportunity to use her of policy experience and ex- (MI) God’s love by singing original voice, and message, to touch pertise, dogged oversight to songs as well as old time gos- others for Christ. protect taxpayers, and fresh SECRETARY HUSTED AN- Pictured here are Don Stemen, Weights and Measure In- pel favorites. From Southern Gospel to new ideas to modernize cum- NOUNCES DECEMBER OHIO spector, Paulding/Van Wert County (Center); Howard Wise, Her professional accom- Contemporary Christian to bersome agencies and laws. BUSINESS PROFILES ODA Assistant Director (Left ); Fran Elson-Houston, Chief plishments include sing- Classic Hymns and songs, Deputy State Sealer, Ohio Department of Agriculture (right). ing at the National Quartet Olga loves to share the mes- I am excited about the good Convention in Louisville sage of Christ’s love, redemp- work our team will deliver in With the holiday season the coming year.” upon us, Ohio Secretary of Th e Ohio Department of in the area of weights and Kentucky, with professional tion, and promise of glory. Agriculture (ODA) in coop- measures enforcement and Gospel artists such as: LuLu Her business card has Psalm Th e Republican members State Jon Husted announced of the Energy and Commerce that December’s Ohio Busi- eration with the County Au- administration. Roman former female actress 59:16 “But I will sing of your ditor’s Association of Ohio During the awards cere- on the television show Hee- strength… I will sing of your Committee subcommittees ness Profi le features six com- for the 114th Congress are panies owned and operated (CAAO), who are dedicated mony held at the Ohio De- Haw, the late singing artist love…”, and that is what she to promoting uniformity in partment of Agriculture Johnny Cash’s sister Jo Ann does. Th e rest of that verse is listed below. Please note, se- by skilled individuals who weights and measures and / Division of Don Stemen Cash, Naomi and the Siego’s, “you are my fortress, my ref- niority determinations are have used their handmade and the famous piano player uge in times of trouble.” Jesus expected to change the order talents as the foundation for equity in the marketplace, Weights & Measures Train- Lorne Matthews, who origi- Christ is that fortress that has of new members, currently establishing successful busi- presented certifi cates to par- ing, of Paulding/Van Wert nally played with the Cathe- been there for her in the good listed alphabetically. An up- ness ventures in the Buckeye ticipants in the ODA/W&M County was recognized for dral Quartet when they were times and in times of trouble dated roster will be available State. Training Course. Th e course his/her participation and suc- playing with Rex Humbard at and her hope is to help others in the coming weeks. “Each of the companies was designed to provide com- cessful completion of all or the Cathedral of Tomorrow, fi nd that same refuge. Subcommittee on Com- profi led this month demon- prehensive technical training part of the course. in Akron Ohio. Plan now to attend a vi- merce, Manufacturing, and strate the ingenuity and abil- Originally from theCustomer Con- vacious and heartwarming Trade: ity of so many local entrepre- ing rubber stamps and greet- communities and employing voy area, Olga Kipp began evening of beautiful music on Michael C. Burgess M.D. neurs in Ohio who use their ing cards – all of which are Ohioans in the process. Each singing for the Lord in the lit- December 13 when Debbie skills to create craft s and original and handmade here month, a handful of diverse tle church she attended aft er Lynn Bryson and Olga Kipp (TX), Chairman; Leonard beingAppreciation saved at a revival there appear at Th e Belle. For more Day!Lance (NJ), Vice Chairman; goods we can all be proud to in Ohio. businesses linked together by in December of 1980. She is information contact Tom Marsha Blackburn (TN); give or receive as gift s this • Groundhog Studio, a common theme are featured still singing and ministering Rogers at 567-644-9993. Gregg Harper (MS); Brett holiday season,” Secretary LLC – Cincinnati – A proud on the Secretary of State’s with God’s Word, testifying Guthrie (KY); Pete Olson Husted said. “I encourage all eco-friendly company, uti- website at OhioBusinessPro- (TX); Mike Pompeo (KS); Ohioans to shop local this lizing recycled materials to fi le.com, where Ohioans are Adam Kinzinger (IL); Gus year because in addition to make many of their products, encouraged to go to submit Bilirakis (FL); Susan Brooks getting quality products, it including handmade plush companies they feel are de- (IN); Markwayne Mullin bolsters local economies.” critters, monsters and pillows serving of recognition in fu- Hormann’s (OK); Fred Upton (MI) Companies profi led this that are made from up-cycled ture months. HEATING & COOLING Subcommittee on Com- month include: sweaters. Secretary Husted’s offi ce Geothermal • Gas • Electric munications and Technolo- • Sirius Alpacas – Chagrin Launched in June 2011, also releases a monthly re- Antwerp, OH • 419-258-1640 gy: Falls – Former alpaca farmers Ohio Business Profi le has port of new business fi lings in Greg Walden (OR), Chair- who work with Ohio fl eece helped raise awareness about Ohio. Recent data has shown man; Bob Latta (OH), Vice producers to sell their yarns companies registered and do- that the number of newly-reg- Chairman; John Shimkus for socks, scarves, blankets, ing business in Ohio that are istered businesses in Ohio is (IL); Marsha Blackburn (TN); and a variety of other prod- creating interesting products, up for the year as compared Upgrade your home to a new American Standard ucts. off ering outstanding service, to the same timeframe last Heating and Air Conditioning system today! Steve Scalise (LA); Leon- ard Lance (NJ); Brett Guth- • Buck & Libby – Cin- contributing to their local year. rie (KY); Pete Olson (TX); cinnati – Started by a local Saturday, December 13, 2014 Mike Pompeo (KS); Adam illustrator and designer, the Kinzinger (IL); Gus Bilirakis company creates hand-drawn Meyer Open 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (FL); Bill Johnson (OH); Bil- illustrations for a line of ly Long (MO); Renee Ellmers charming products that are (NC); Chris Collins (NY); sure to brighten your home Excavating SALT SALE Kevin Cramer (ND); Joe Bar- and your day. ton (TX); Fred Upton (MI) • Elida Candle Company – 17197 Road 45 • Antwerp, Ohio 45813 Subcommittee on Energy Elida – Producing hand-craft - (419) 542-8450 H 0 and Power: ed soy candles, fragrance 2 Ed Whitfi eld (KY), Chair- cubes and room sprays, the cell: (419) 506-0002 Your “Everything Water” Store man; Pete Olson (TX), Vice business has grown from Stone & Dirt Hauling • Backhoe & Dozer work • Chairman; John Shimkus originally only making eight Snow Removal • Demolition All Salt (IL); Joseph R. Pitts (PA); Bob scents in 2011 to more than Latta (OH); Gregg Harper 120 today. Pallet (MS); David McKinley (WV); • Lulu & Max – Kent – Mike Pompeo (KS); Adam Family-owned and operated, Pricing Kinzinger (IL); Morgan Grif- the company uses fresh milk Zartman’s fi th (VA); Bill Johnson (OH); straight from their Lancaster 208 S. Main St. Billy Long (MO); Renee Ell- farm to produce goat milk DRYWALLING •Free Antwerp, OH mers (NC); Bill Flores (TX); soaps, in addition to gourmet SERVICE Estimates (419) 258-2684 Richard Hudson (NC); Mark- loose leaf tea and face creams. wayne Mullin (OK); Joe Bar- • Sparkvites – Findlay – •Insured 128 East High St. ton (TX); Fred Upton (MI) Founded in 2011 as a wed- Hicksville, OH Subcommittee on Envi- ding stationery design shop, ronment and the Economy: this local business continues 419.263.8123 (419) 542-8604 John Shimkus (IL), Chair- to add new products, includ- Travis Zartman PAGE 13 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 10, 2014 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] ANTWERP WRESTLING HAS 120 – A Roemer (W) for- The West Bend News Answers on NOTICE OF SALE Whereas, such judgment orders such PRODUCTIVE DAY feit 6-4 Page 15 real property to be sold by the under- 126 – Miller (W) dec N UNDER JUDGMENT signed to satisfy the total amount of said OF DISCLOSURE judgment; Th e Antwerp Junior High Hoot (W) 6-4, 6-7 Sudoku Puzzle OF LIENS FOR Now, therefore, public notice is hereby Wrestling recently competed 132 – Ross (E) pin S Ro- DELINQUENT LAND given that I, Jason K. Landers, Sheriff, at the Wayne Trace Invita- emer (W) 1:25, 6-13 Paulding County, Ohio, will sell such real TAXES property at public auction for cash to the tional on December 6, 2014. 138 – Parisot (W) maj dec 9 471 6 Revised Code, Section 5721.19.1 highest bidder of an amount suffi cient Th e Archers only had 1 wres- Hand (E) 12-1, 10-13 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS to satisfy the judgment against each tler competing in the tour- 145 – Zink (W) maj dec PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO parcel at 10:00 a.m. at the East door of Munsey (E) 14-5, 14-13 8 6 2 the Courthouse in Paulding, Ohio, on nament, but that wrestler In the Matter of Foreclosure of Liens Thursday, the 8th day of January, 2015, was able to earn 1st place. 152 Burns (E) pin Jones for delinquent land taxes: and continue from day to day thereafter. 8th grader Aidan McAlex- (W) 4:12, 14-19 7 8 If any parcel does not receive a suffi cient LOU ANN WANNEMACHER, ander was the champion in 160 – Delong (E) pin An- bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the glemeyer (W) 1:50, 14-25 TREASURER same terms and conditions of the fi rst the 80 lb. weight class. He 1 9 PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO, sale and at the same time of day and at fi nished the day with 2 wins, 170 – T Nickolson (E) pin Plaintiff, the same place on the 22nd day of Janu- 0 losses, and 1 pin. Anglemeyer (W) 1:35, 14-31 vs. ary, 2015 for an amount suffi cient to sat- 195 – Berry (W) pin isfy the judgment against the parcel. Meanwhile, a few coun- 6 9 2 RANDY J. WEAKS, ET AL., Bofenschutz (E) :32, 20-31 Defendants. Payment in full is due at the time of ties to the north, the high the sale and the purchaser(s) are ad- 220 – J Nickolson (E) maj Case No. CI 14 119 school wrestlers were com- 8 Whereas, judgment has been ren- vised they have no legal right to access dec Newberry (W) 11-2, 20- this property until the Sheriff’s Deed has peting at the Ironhorse In- dered against certain parcels of real vitational in Montpelier. 3 35 property for taxes, assessments, penal- been fi led with the Paulding County Re- ties, costs and charges as follows: corder’s Offi ce. Archer wrestlers competed 285 – Barberena (W) pin 2 7 Situated in the Township of Auglaize, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in the tournament with 2 Cleckner (E) :35, 26-35 County of Paulding, and State of Ohio THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY of them earning fi rst place 106 – Bennett (W) forfeit and known as: 32-35 1 269 Lot Thirty-eight (38) of Auglaize Coun- BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN in their respective weight try Club Riverside Allotment in Section THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED classes. Sophomore Logan Nineteen (19), Township Three (3) North, BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS 4 5 OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE Shaner was the champion in JAY COUNTY TRAMPLES Range Four (4) East, Paulding County, the 132 lb. weight class. He Ohio. URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL WOODLAN IN HS BOYS TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY GROVER HILL ELEMENTARY NAMES STUDENTS OF Parcel ID No. 01-03C-050-00 fi nished the day with 5 wins, BASKETBALL Property of Address: 19454 Road THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETER- MINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX 0 losses, and 4 pins. Th is was THE MONTH 1048, Defi ance, Ohio 43512 also the fi rst individual tour- Total amount of judgment is Seven LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT Th e Woodlan boys bas- Thousand Five Hundred Nine and 75/100 TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. nament championship of ketball team took on Jay ($7,509.75) Dollars, plus interest and Sheriff Jason K. Landers Logan’s young career. Also County on Friday night, De- costs of this suit. Paulding County, Ohio fi nishing fi rst was 220 lb. se- cember 5th. nior Jarett Bute. Jarett was a Score by the Quarter: $10 MILLION AVAILABLE toring eff orts can receive a perfect 5-0 on the day with Jay County – 9 16 12 THROUGH OHIO’S NEW maximum award of $500,000, all wins coming by pin. Like 13=50 SCHOOL MENTORSHIP with the state matching three Shaner, this was also the Woodlan – 8 7 10 7=32 PROGRAM dollars for every dollar spent. fi rst individual tournament Scorers of the Game: Th e state will hold several championship of Bute’s ca- Jay County – Justin Dirk- Community organiza- grant application seminars reer. Placing 3rd at the 285 sen 16; Nick Clemens 2; Zach tions, faith-based groups and across the state to help orga- lb. class was senior Jordan Pryor 4; Jay Houck 6; Adam businesses are being asked to nizations understand the pro- Laker. Jordan fi nished the Dirksen 13; Kyler Carvel 6; partner together to encourage gram and application process day with 3 wins, 1 loss, and Bowen Runyon 3 mentorship in Ohio’s schools with the fi rst meeting: Th urs- 3 pins. Overall, the 3 Archer Woodlan – Triston Mo- and help give more students day, December 4, at CityLink wrestlers tallied a record of ses 2; Jeff rey Jones 1; Austin access to role models who in the Cincinnati area at 1:30 13 wins with only 1 loss on Fancher 15; Loren Hahn 9; p.m. More information about the day and 12 pins. Th ey Wayne Trace Grover Hill School Students of the Month: can help motivate and inspire Josh Gerig 2; Evan Gustin 3 (l-r, front) Physical Education, Mackenzie Silance; 2A Anna them. the program can be found at were also able to fi nish in the www.CommunityConnec- Merez; KA Braxton Marriman; 1A Lance Maenle; 1B Aubree Th e Ohio Department of 6th place as a team. Con- NEW HAVEN BOYS VARSITY tors.Ohio.Gov. gratulations to all of the Ar- Miller; 3A Mary Lands; 3B Kyla Hurd; KB Roman Delong; Education began accepting BASKETBALL FALLS TO and Cayley Caldwell; (back) 2B Tianna Sinn; 4B Ava Dougal; applications for the state’s cher wrestlers for their hard AN EVENING WITH THE work thus far and we wish NORTHROP HIGH SCHOOL 4A Kara Stoller; RS2 Kara McDonald; 6B Tiff any Sinn; 6A new $10 million Community Katie Stoller; 5A Abbie Stoller; 5B Cameron Sinn; and RS1 ARTS you success throughout the 42-73 Connectors mentoring pro- Landen Bennett. gram. Applications will be rest of the season. accepted through February All three of the NHHS New Haven traveled to 20, 2015. arts departments are coming RAILROADERS HAND WAR- Northrop on Tuesday De- Are you pregnant? A new mom? Community Connectors is together in a celebration to be RIORS A LOSS cember 2nd in HS boys bas- one of the key education ini- remembered. Th ey will bring ketball action. New Haven Hands of Hope our community a very special By: Jeff Abbott had a tough night and took tiatives announced by Ohio is here to provide hope and help to any Governor John R. Kasich at evening of entertainment. At- Garrett ran up a 37-11 lead home a loss, 42-73. tendees will be delighted by Score by the Quarter: Services we pregnant woman or family with a child his 2014 State of the State at the half and handed the offer include: one year old or younger. address to support Ohio’s an art show sponsored by the Woodlan boys’ basketball a New Haven – 7 17 5 13=42 Northrop – 26 11 16 Free and confi dential pregnancy testing • Educational classes schools by fostering increased NHHS student artists. Th is 62-30 loss for the Warriors’ Material assistance through our baby store, including diapers, cribs, and car seats 20=73 student mentorship. event is place on Monday, third straight loss to open All services are completely free and available Open: Mon. 2-7PM “Th ere is little doubt that December 15, 2014, Catered the season. Th e Railroaders to anyone who is pregnant or has an infant. & Fri. 9AM -2PM New Haven Boys Varsity an adult’s presence in a child’s Meal at 6:15 p.m., Band and led 18-3 aft er the fi rst period. Located at 1030 West Wayne Street, Suite A Paulding, Please call 419-399-2447 if we education brings greater suc- Choir Concert at 7:00 p.m. Woodlan scored double dig- Basketball falls to Blackhawk in the Samaritan Center across form the hospital can help provide hope for you. cess in the classroom,” said Seasonal instrumental ac- its in a quarter just once in Christian School by 1 Dr. Richard A. Ross, superin- companiments will be pro- the game, getting 10 points tendent of public instruction. vided by the Jazz and Concert in the third period. Jeff rey New Haven lost a close VILLAGE OF ANTWERP PUBLIC NOTICE “Our boys and girls need bands as well as a few small Jones led Woodlan scoring game by 1 point at Black- The Council of the Village of Antwerp passed RESOLUTION NO. 2014-12 on an adult, a mentor they can ensembles. Vocal entertain- with 8 points. hawk Christian on Friday, November 24, 2014, entitled “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE trust, someone who shows ment will be provided by Score by the Quarter: December 5th. Th e players ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PIERCE them compassion, who builds our own superb Vocal Jazz, Woodlan – 3 8 10 9=30 bounced back aft er a tough MANUFACTURING, INC. TO PURCHASE A FREIGHTLINER FXP PUMPER their self-esteem and can Advanced Choir, as well as Garrett – 18 19 13 12=62 lose to Fort Wayne Northrop FOR THE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING THE SAME AN keep them believing that the the beginner Choir. Come Scorers of the Game: earlier in the week. EMERGENCY.” This Resolution authorizes the Village Administrator to sign Score by the Quarter: sky is the limit.” and enjoy musical selections Woodlan – Jones 8, Gerig the contract to purchase a fi re engine from Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. sure to get you in the holiday New Haven – 18 19 13 Nonprofi t organizations 7, H Hahn 5, L Hahn 3, Mo- The publication of this Resolution is by summary only. The Complete text from the faith-based and civ- mood. ses 2, Fancher 2, McCarter 2, 20=70 Not only will you be sur- Blackhawk Christian of the Resolution may be obtained or viewed at the offi ce of the Village of ic communities are eligible Louden 1 Antwerp Fiscal Offi cer located at 118 North Main Street, Antwerp, Ohio. to lead a project. Th ey must rounded by the awesome tal- Garrett – McCoy 34, Es- School – 20 21 12 20=71 team up with a business and ents of our arts departments tep 9, Lucarelli 4, Benson an eligible public school dis- you will also be treated to a 3, Staff ord 3, Casselman 2, LADY WARRIORS FALL TO trict (or school within an el- gourmet dinner provided by Wichman 2, Johnson 2, Yar- EAGLES igible district) to establish a the one and only Bakerstreet ian 2, Kessler 1 mentorship program. Steak House. Menu will in- By: Jeff Abbott Eligible school districts clude Prime Rib or Chicken. WARRIORS BATTLE BLAZ- Churubusco built up a 38- are those with a high percent- Do not miss this opportuni- ERS ON THE MATS 22 lead and went on to beat age of students in poverty and ty to support all three of the Woodlan 54-40 in girls’ bas- Wholesale • Retail a high number of students NHHS arts departments at By: Jeff Abbott ketball. Th e Eagles led 23-10 Serving the one time. at the end of fi rst quarter and not graduating on time. All Eastside reeled off 5 wins area 13 years! students within that district, www.newhavenbulletin.com had the margin to 16 points Trusses you can in a row through the middle Locally owned regardless of socioeconom- weights and went on to down at halft ime. Rain Hinton had TRUST & Service ic status, will be eligible to NEW HAVEN GIRLS BB the Warriors 35-32 in wres- 22 points for the Warriors in and operated participate in the program. FALLS TO EAST NOBLE tling action at Woodlan. Th e the loss. you can depend on! Grant initiatives are to focus Warriors opened their wres- Score by the Quarter: on the following: New Haven played host tling season at the Woodlan, Woodlan – 10 12 7 11=40 • Setting Goals to be Pre- to East Noble in girls varsity with only one more home Churubusco – 23 15 6 Stop by our shop today and pared for 21st Century Ca- basketball play on Saturday, dual match on the season 10=54 see why we’ve become the shop reers; December 6th. schedule, coming in January. Scorers of the Game: • Building Character; Score by the Quarter: Mason Berry needed just 32 Woodlan – Hinton 22, to build your trusses. • Developing Pathways to East Noble – 6 1 0 12 seconds to pin his opponent Graber 10, Houser 4, Salz- Achievement; 16=44 at 195 and Edwin Barberena brenner 2, Cook 2 Farm • Commercial • Residential • Building Resiliency; New Haven – 7 4 7 4=22 got his pin at 285 in 35 sec- Churubusco – Needler 260-627-0933 • [email protected] • Believing in a Positive Scorers of the Game: onds. 18, Martin 7, Anderson 7, Future. New Haven – Finan 6; Individual results: Brockman 7, Huelsenbeck 6, fax# 260-627-0934 Th ose organizations and Nard 2; Hoff er 1; Lapsley 6; 113 – Leeper (E) maj dec Yarnelle 5, Cooper 2, Non- schools who partner in men- Tanner 3; Carlisle 4 Stocksdale (W) 14-2, 0-4 dorf 2 WWW.GRABILLTRUSS.NET Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 14 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 10, 2014 CAM TRIBOLET VISITS PAULDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL mains open through Sunday, represented on the commis- bar w/meat, vegetables & sal- 12/16 – Mini pancakes, December 7. Find more infor- sion. ads, garlic breadstick, milk juice/fruit, milk mation about deer hunting in “I am confi dent that it 12/15 – Chicken dippers, Oakwood Elementary the Ohio 2014-2015 Hunting was not the intention of the southwest chili dip, vegetable Lunch: and Trapping Regulations or proposal to create a scenario blend, macaroni & cheese OR 12/10 – Sloppy joe w/whole at wildohio.gov. An updated where the legislature would Salad bar w/meat, vegetables grain bun, broccoli, celery deer harvest report is posted have the exclusive power to & salads, garlic breadstick, stix, fruit, milk online each Wednesday. draw its own maps, so I am milk 12/11 – Whole grain Hunting is the best and hopeful this will be an easy 12/16 – Southwest faji- cheese bread stick, marinara most eff ective management fi x . ” ta chicken salad, tomatoes, sauce, green beans, fruit, milk tool for maintaining Ohio’s southwest ranch, cracker 12/12 – Soft taco, romaine healthy deer population. ANTWERP LOCAL SCHOOL chips, churro OR Assorted lettuce, refried beans, fruit, During the 2013-2014 hunt- LUNCH MENU 12/10 – entree items, pickles slices, milk ing season, Ohio hunters 12/16 oven fried potatoes, milk 12/15 – Mini pancakes, checked 191,459 deer. Ohio Paulding Elementary mini sausage, celery stix, car- ranks fi ft h nationally in resi- 12/10 – Mini corn dogs, Breakfast: rot stix, fruit, milk dent hunters and 11th in the baked beans, pineapple, milk; 12/10 – Breakfast pizza, 12/16 – Corn dog, baked number of jobs associated PLUS: Salad bar juice/fruit, milk beans, carrot stix, fruit, milk Paulding Ex. Village legs even though he was told with hunting-related indus- 12/11 – Breakfast burrito, Schools hosted a special guest he would never be able to 12/11 – Walking taco, ta- tries. Hunting has a more tor tots, pears, milk; PLUS: juice/fruit, milk FRISBY RETURNS TO MAD on Tuesday, December 2nd. walk again. He not only walks than $853 million economic 12/12 – Assorted cereal, Cam Tribolet, a double ampu- but also bikes, hunts, swims, Salad bar ANTS impact in Ohio through the 12/12 – Pizza bagels, cole- juice/fruit, milk tee, visited the students and skis, and mountain climbs! sale of equipment, fuel, food, 12/15 – Warm cinnamon shared his story of losing both Cam is shown with some of slaw, applesauce, milk; PLUS: Th e Fort Wayne Mad lodging and more, accord- Salad bar roll, juice/fruit, milk Ants, presented by Lutheran legs due to a shooting incident the Paulding Elementary Stu- ing to the National Shooting 12/16 – Mini pancakes, 28 years ago. Today he has a dent Council members: 12/15 – Grilled chicken on Health Network, are pleased Sports Foundation’s Hunting bun, mixed vegetables, pine- juice/fruit, milk to announce the return of wife, two children, and works Eve Shultz, Lydia Brew- in America: An Economic Paulding Elementary full time in the Fort Wayne, er, Brooke Ankney, Zachary apple, milk; PLUS: Salad bar Will Frisby to the Mad Ants’ Force for Conservation pub- 12/16 – BBQ pork on bun, Lunch: roster. Indiana area. He has learned Gorrell, Taelyn Etzler, Janae lication. 12/10 – Egg & cheese om- to walk again with prosthetic Pease, and Kennedy Salinas. peas, pears, milk; PLUS: Sal- Frisby was the starting Th e ODNR Division of ad bar elet, tator tots, tomato juice, center on last year’s cham- Wildlife remains committed whole grain muffi n, goldfi sh pionship team, and he will to properly managing Ohio’s graham, fruit, milk OHIO’S DEER-GUN SEASON new opportunity on Monday, WT LOCAL SCHOOL BREAK- provide a strong inside pres- OPENS WITH MORE THAN checking in 1,805 deer with deer populations through a 12/11 – Sloppy joe on ence and scoring for the Ants. combination of regulatory FAST & LUNCH MENUS whole grain bun, tator tots, 17,500 DEER HARVESTED straight-walled cartridge ri- Frisby scored 7.4 points and fl es. and programmatic chang- 12/10 – 12/16 green beans, fruit, milk 4.2 rebounds for the Mad es. Th e goal of Ohio’s Deer 12/12 – Pizza, romaine Hunters checked 17,512 Counties reporting the Ants last season, and he will highest numbers of deer Management Program is to Breakfast: blend, broccoli/celery/car- be making his season debut white-tailed deer on Monday, provide a deer population 12/10 – Mini pancakes, rots, sherbet, fruit, milk December 1, the opening day checked in on Monday in- tonight against the Iowa En- clude: Coshocton (793), Tus- that maximizes recreational sausage, juice, milk 12/15 – Hamburger on ergy. of Ohio’s deer-gun hunting opportunities, while mini- 12/11 – Cheese omelet w/ whole grain bun, carrots, to- season, according to the Ohio carawas (667), Muskingum For more information, vis- (652), Ashtabula (586), Knox mizing confl icts with land- toast, juice, milk matoes/broccoli, fruit, milk it www.ticketmaster.com, or Department of Natural Re- owners and motorists. Th is 12/12 – Fruit stick, juice, 12/16 – Taco salad w/ sources (ODNR). (573), Guernsey (512), Licking call 1-800-745-3000. (501), Holmes (477), Harrison ensures that Ohio’s deer herd milk crackers, refried beans, ro- New for the 2014 deer 12/15 – Sausage pizza, (455) and Carroll (451). Last is maintained at a level that is maine blend w/cheese, salsa, AUGLAIZE TWP. FIRE DEPT. hunting season, rifl es us- both acceptable to most, and juice, milk fruit, milk ing specifi ed straight-walled year hunters checked 22,619 HOSTS TURKEY SHOOT deer on the fi rst day of deer- biologically sound. 12/16 – Egg & cheese muf- Oakwood Elementary cartridges can be used. Gun Until recently, the popu- fi n, juice, milk Breakfast: hunters took advantage of the gun season. Th e Auglaize Township Ohio’s deer-gun season re- lations in nearly all of Ohio’s Lunch: 12/10 – Breakfast pizza, counties were above their tar- 12/10 – Mini corn dogs, juice/fruit, milk Fire Department will be host- get numbers. In the last few french fries, carrots & celery 12/11 – Breakfast burrito, ing a Turkey Shoot on De- $8&7,216$335$,6$/6 cember 14, 2014 starting at &200(5&,$/$66(763(5621$/3523(57<5($/(67$7( years, through increased har- w/ranch, fruit, milk; JH/HS: juice/fruit, milk vests, dramatic strides have Chef salad; Pizza sub or Pret- 12/12 – Assorted cereal, noon. Th e fi re department is been made in many counties zel w/cheese w/salad bar juice/fruit, milk located on St Rt 637, 1½ miles to bring those populations 12/11 – Quesadilla w/salsa, 12/15 – Warm cinnamon east of Five Span Bridge. closer toward their goal. Once romaine lettuce salad, fruit, roll, juice/fruit, milk a county’s deer population is milk; JH/HS: Chef salad, near goal, harvest regulations pizza sub or Grilled chicken are adjusted to maintain the sandwich w/salad bar ANNUAL NEW YEARS DAY population. 12/12 – Hot dog sandwich, 7LP5R\ ODNR ensures a balance baked chips, carrot sticks AUCTION  $XFWLRQHHU between wise use and protec- w/ranch, fruit, milk; JH/ st ZZZDDDDXFWLRQVHUYLFHFRP $SSUDLVHU tion of our natural resources HS: Chef salad; Pizza sub or Jan. 1 • 2:00PM for the benefi t of all. Visit the Cheeseburger sandwich w/ GUNS –NEW FURNITURE- ELECTRONIC EQUIP. Estate & Real Estate Auctions ODNR website at ohiodnr. salad bar COLLECTIBLES – SEE AUCTIONZIP 12/15 – Chili soup, peanut gov. OR ORIGINALAUCTIONCITY.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION butter & jelly sandwich, car- STATEMENT FROM OHIO rot sticks w/ranch, fruit, milk; 419-594-3364 9017 ST. RT. 66, OAKWOOD, OH 45873 Serving Northeast Indiana SECRETARY OF STATE JON JH/HS: Chef salad; Pizza sub or Grilled chicken sandwich CHUCK AMES – AUCTIONEER & Northwest Ohio HUSTED Let Our Local Expertise w/salad bar with a National Presence 12/16 – Chicken & noo- Regarding movement on dles, mashed potatoes, green Gorrell Bros. Work for You! a bipartisan legislative redis- beans, dinner roll w/butter, AUCTIONEERS & REAL ESTATE Jerry Ehle • 866-340-0445 tricting reform proposal in fruit, milk; JH/HS: Chef sal- 1201 N. WILLIAMS • PAULDING, OHIO 45879 SchraderFortWayne.com the Ohio House of Represen- ad; Pizza sub or Grilled chick- 419-399-4066 tatives, all of the following en sandwich w/salad bar www.gorrellbros-paulding.comgpg may be attributed to Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted: Gorrell Bros. “Th e latest proposal in the PEVS BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENUS 12/10 – 12/16 AUCTIONEERS & REAL ESTATE Ohio House of Representa- 1201 N. WILLIAMS • PAULDING, OHIO 45879 tives provides us with new SAT., DEC. 20TH - 10:00 A.M. 419-399-4066 hope that a bipartisan redis- JH/HS Breakfast: www.gorrellbros-paulding.comg p g tricting reform plan can be 12/10 – Sausage, egg & accomplished before year’s cheese muffi n, juice/fruit, 146 Acres end. milk “Th ere is however, one 12/11 – Mini pancakes, component I believe must be sausage links, juice/fruit, SEC. 18 & 19 CRANE TWP. amended to build the neces- milk Paulding Co., Ohio 40 Acres sary public trust in this pro- 12/12 – Sausage gravy w/ Farm Land With River Bottom biscuits, juice/fruit, milk posal. Woods & Recreational PAULDING, OH “As currently draft ed, a 12/15 – Breakfast pizza, simple majority of four votes sausage, bacon & egg, juice/ Offered In Three Parcels SAT., DEC. 13, 2014 @ 10:00 A.M. is required to pass a biparti- fruit, milk Parcel 1 ------51.756+- acres nice parcel with the River Rd. bordering the farm FARM LAND & RECREATIONAL san redistricting plan. With 12/16 – Sausage biscuit, ta- on the south and east (along the long curve in the road) and Rd. T-163 bordering the a commission that includes tor coins, juice/fruit, milk farm on the west ---- there is a small amount of Maumee River Frontage in the southwest “Paulding School Farm” corner of the parcel ---- FSA indicates 29.61 tillable acres in two areas north and south of four legislative appointees, JH/HS Lunch: 2 Parcels - 2.8 acres & 38.1 acres 12/10 – Walking taco w/ the woods, with a large wooded, rolling, recreational area near the center of the farm … Farm Location: East edge of Paulding, OH on CR 111- watch for auction signs this proposal would grant USDA Soil Survey indicates a mixture of soils including Latty, Nappanee, Fulton and St. Auction Parcel 1 ---- 38.183+- acres … lays south of Rd 111 --- FSA & aerial map the legislature a new and ex- meat, lettuce, cheese, chips, Clair. ……….. Parcel 2 ----- 25.133+- acres with frontage along Rd 192 and the indicates 34+- tillable acres …. USDA soil survey indicates predominate soils are Latty clusive constitutional right to refried beans, salsa, sour Maumee River - river bottom area in the rear ….. FSA indicates 21.37 tillable acres …. and Roselms silty clay loam with small areas of St. Clair silty clay loam and Fulton loam draw their own maps without cream OR Baked potato, USDA Soil Survey indicates a mixture of soils including Nappanee, St. Clair, Knoxdale ……… Auction Parcel 2 ---- 2.816+- acres …. Lays north of Rd. 111 ----- rough and any outside check and bal- meat, cheese & broccoli, and Medway ……….Parcel 3 ------69.218+- acres mostly fertile river bottom with frontage along the River Rd. and the Maumee River - FSA indicates 61.07 tillable tough little parcel of wooded, recreational, Flat Rock Creek bottom land …... A small ance on this power. breadstick, milk “fun” parcel that probably won’t fetch much money… 12/11 – Corn dog, kettle acres ….. USDA Soil Survey indicates a mixture of soils including Latty, Lucas, Oshtemo, Auction Location: Gorrell Bros. Auction Facility At 1201 N. Williams St., Paulding, “Th e good news is that Knoxdale, Medway and Rossburg OH. Auction Procedure: Multi Parcel Bidding with the bidder able to bid on either it may be easily remedied baked beans, caulifl ower w/ …. Call for Brochures, Surveys, Soil Maps, FSA and other auction information .…. one or both Auction Parcels Call or Stop In The Offi ce For Survey, Aerial Map & either through requiring a ranch OR Big Daddy pizza $5,000 earnest money for each parcel with closing on before Jan. 20, 2015 ……….. Information …. Terms: $5,000 earnest money for parcel 1 and $500 earnest money for fi ve-member super majority slice, baby carrots w/ranch, Farm Location: 1 mi. north of Antwerp, OH on Rt. 49 to Rd. C-192 (River Road); parcel 2 on the day of auction; balance due at closing on or before Jan. 10, 2015 upon vote to pass a map, or by re- milk Then east on C-192 for 3 ½ mi.- watch for auction signs ……… Auction Location: Gorrell Bros.- 1201 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH ….. Seller: Family of Helen Keating, delivery of deeds and certifi cate of title ….. Owner: Paulding Exempted Village quiring that one of the four 12/12 – Southwest chicken School Board Of Education …. Gorrell Bros. Auctioneers; Don Gorrell, tortilla wrap, lettuce, cheese, Norman E. Cook, Attorney For The Sellers ……… Gorrell Bros. Auctioneers; Sale Mgr; Larry D. Gorrell, Broker; Sandra Mickelson - Aaron Timm - votes come from one of the Sandra Mickelson, Sale Mgr; Larry D. Gorrell, Broker; Don Gorrell - Aaron Timm Nolan Shisler - Auctioneers statewide elected offi cials salsa, oven potatoes OR Salad - Nolan Shisler - Auctioneers Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 15 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 10, 2014 CLOSURE DATES ALONG IN- travel and advance eco- PAULDING COUNTY COURT jail pay all fi nes & costs by 6/26/15; or will be sent to collections evaluation at TERSTATE 75 SCHEDULED nomic development. As a REPORTS Westwood 87 jail days reserved; Count $2.8 billion enterprise, the C; Seat Belt/Drive; Dismis; CT C dis- BY ODOT CLASSIFIED ADS missed at State’s request department wisely invests Criminal Dispositions: Chelsea J. Sherman; Bloomington, in its core services of snow Sell it in the Classifi eds! Nickolas C. Patrick; Butler, IN; Driv IN; possession; Guilty; Defendant to Closures for the railroad Under Susp; Guilty; Pay all fi nes and pay all fi nes and costs; defendant’s OL bridge replacement project and ice removal, annual Classifi ed ads are $8.50 for 20 words or less costs today, 30 days jail days reserved shall be suspended for 6 months; Count construction program and and $.15 for each additional word. Matthew J. Mennel; Indianapolis, B; Paraphernalia; Guilty; Defendant to are as follows: IN; Possess Marijua; Guilty; Defendant pay all fi nes and costs; defendant’s OL Wednesday, December highway maintenance oper- Bold is $1.00 additional. to pay all fi nes and costs; defendant’s shall be suspended for 6 months ations. Ph: (419) 258-2000 • Email: [email protected] OL shall be suspended for 6 months and Nathaniel P. Oehler; Stryker, OH; 10 run concurrent with traffi c case number Off Inv. Underag; J-Guily; Defendant to P.O. Box 1008, Antwerp, OH 45813 14-TRC-2956; Count B; Drug Parapher- Closure of SR 562 ramp pay all fi nes and costs; complete GED by Deadline for classifi ed ads is Mondays at 12 Noon. na; Guilty; Defendant to pay all fi nes end of probation term; complete 40 hrs. to southbound I-75 at 9:00 STATE WILDLIFE OFFICER and costs; OL suspended for 6 months community service; seek employment; Classifi eds MUST be paid up front!! concurrent with traffi c case p.m., followed by full clo- RETIRES AFTER 25 YEARS complete 3rd millennium alcohol on- Gage Steven Rettig; Antwerp; Off line course; call probation dept.; evalu- sure of southbound I-75 at OF SERVICE invol minor; Dismiss; Case dismissed ation at Westood; complete counseling per state at defendant’s cost 11 p.m. with all lanes re- HOUSE FOR RENT: Hicks- Stephen J. Davis; Richwood, OH; AL GRIFFITHS CON- Frankie L. Taylor; Paulding; Mfg OVI/Under Inf; Guilty; May attend the opened to traffi c by 6:00 Wildlife Offi cer Unit Su- STRUCTION – Windows, ville, 3524 CR 230. 3BR. No Pets. of drugs; Prel-Waive; Defendant has DIP Program in lieu of jail pay all fi nes a.m. Th ursday, December Antwerp School District. 419- been indicted; case shall be bound over & costs by 6/26/15 or will be sent to col- pervisor Bob Radcliff has re- light electrical, dry wall, to the common pleas court of Pauld- lections evaluation at Westwood 87 jail 11. Suggested detour is west tired aft er 25 years of service doors, specializing in siding 658-2798. 50-51p ing County Ohio; Count B; Possession days reserved; Count B; Seat belt/Driv; on I-275 to east on I-74 to Drugs; Prel-Waive; Defendant has been Dismis; Ct B dismissed at State’s request to the people of the State of repairs & more. Call the of- NEEDED: Part-time work- indicted by the common pleas court of Kristin Dawn Queen; Cedar Lake, I-75. Th e ramp from south- Ohio according to the Ohio fi ce M-F, 9-4 for your repair ing supervisor for janitori- Paulding County Ohio; case shall be IN; Driv w/o Lic; J-Guilty; Pay all fi nes bound I-75 to eastbound SR bound over and costs by 11/21/14 Department of Natural Re- or construction needs, 419- al sites during the evening Robin D. Ratliff ; Paulding; Possess Denver M. Greer; Paulding; Driv 562 will be open to traffi c as sources (ODNR), Division of and weekend hours. Must Chemical; Prel-Waive; Defendant has under susp; J-Guilty; Pay all fi nes and 399-2419. After hours, 419- been indicted by the common pleas well. Wildlife. costs by 4/24/15 or will be sent to collec- 506-2102. tf have a valid Ohio driver’s court of Paulding County Ohio; Case tions; community control two ordered Th ursday, December 11 Radcliff started working license. If interested send shall be bound over secure a valid driver’s license probation Closure of SR 562 ramp WANT WINDOW COVER- Paul J. Tingler; Paulding; Posses fees are waived 90 jail days reserved seasonal positions for the resume to: PC Workshop, Chemical; Prel-Waive; Defendant has Robert L Carnahan; Defi ance; Fail to southbound I-75 at 9:00 Division of Wildlife in 1984 INGS that look great for years? Inc., PO Box 390, Paulding, been indicted; case shall be bound over to Reinstate; J-Guilty; Pay all fi nes and p.m.; single lane closure Drapes, valances, verticals, to the common pleas court of Paulding costs by 5/29/15 or will be sent to col- at Killdeer Plains Wildlife OH 45879 50 County Ohio lections on southbound I-75 at 8:00 Area. In 1989, Radcliff en- shades, etc. Measured and FREE TO GOOD HOME: 6 Matthew J. Mennel; Indianapolis, Timothy E. Powell; Stryker, OH; Off p.m., followed by double installed. Call Judy McCalla, IN; OVI/Under Inf; Guilty; May attend Inv Underag; J-Guilty; Defendant to pay tered the Wildlife Offi cer month terrier puppy, male. the DIP Program in lieu of jail fi nes to all fi nes and costs; complete thinking lane closure at 11:00 p.m., Training Academy. Aft er Hicksville, 419-542-6182. tf be taken from the bond compliance date for a change; Complete third millenium 419-263-0166 p is 3/27/15 177 jail days with all lanes reopened to graduation in 1990, Rad- FT. DEFIANCE Antiques. alcohol online course; complete 40 hrs. ESTATE GARAGE SALE: Gage Steven Rettig; Antwerp; OVI/ community service; review hearing set traffi c by 6:00 a.m. Friday, cliff served as the Williams Find your treasures at our Under Inf; Dismis; CT a dismissed at for 4/16/15 at 4:00; 10 days jail pending December 12. Also, a rolling Household items - some the State’s request; Count B; OVI/UA.08 review hearing County Wildlife Offi cer un- over 4,000 sq. ft. location Breath; Guilty; May attend the DIP Pro- Perry M Hull; Ocklawaha, FL; road block will be in place til 1992. Radcliff was then at 402 Clinton Street, Defi - furniture - two TV’s, en- gram in lieu of jail shall pay $100 per Reckless Oper; Guilty; To be removed on southbound I-7. tertainment center. Lots mo. commencing 12/30/14 has a POC from Scram 11/24/14 may attend DIP promoted to Unit A Supervi- ance. Hours: Mon-Sat 10–5. date of 5/29/15 community contra or- Program in lieu of 3 days of jail ALS Friday, December 12 sor in northwest Ohio, over- Phone: 419-782-6003. tf of things you can’t fi nd in dered evaluation at the DIP complete 20 to remain in place for 1 year POC date Closure of SR 562 ramp a store! Saturday, Dec. 13, hours community service must attend of 3/27/15; shall pay $100 per mo. com- seeing Williams, Defi ance, KNOBLAUCH FIRE- school 27 days reserved mencing 12/30/14 community control to southbound I-75 at 9:00 Henry, Paulding, Putnam, WOOD: 3-ranks seasoned 8:00-5:00. 1202 West River Alexis Inbody; Arlington, OH; ordered 49 jail days reserved p.m.; single lane closure A.C.D.; Guilty; Case was waived by de- Real Estate Transfers: Van Wert, and Allen coun- mixed hardwood. Delivered Road, Close to golf course, fendant Benton Twp.: on north and southbound ties, where he has served un- & dumped $165. Call Gene, Antwerp. p Michael L Pritchard; Fel Assault; 11/24/14; Marvin V. Th ompson, I-75 at 8:00 p.m., followed A-Dismiss; Case dismissed; defendant trustee; Sec. 35; 9.905 acres; to: Janice E. til his retirement November 260-704-7825. 47-50p FOR SALE: 2006 Chev- was presented to grand jury and a war- Kohn, trustee by double lane closure on 30, 2014. rant on indictment was fi led in Paulding Marvin V. Th ompson, trustee; Sec. HELP WANTED - Looking rolet Uplander Van. Common Pleas Court, case number 14- southbound I-75 at 11:00 35; 27.818 acres; to: Marvin V. Th omp- “Bob did an excellent job for motivated individual for CR-538; case dismissed per state with- son Handicap accessible for out prejudice, costs waived p.m., with all lanes reopened protecting Ohio’s wildlife re- part time job at Ann’s Bright Marvin V. and Barbara A. Th omp- to traffi c by 6:00 a.m. Satur- wheelchairs & scooters. Stephen J. Davis; Richwood, OH; son; Sec. 35; 27.818 acres; to: Marvin V. sources and serving its citi- Beginnings Preschool. This paraphernalia; Guilty; defendant to pay and Barbara A. Th ompson, trustees New tires, brakes, shocks. all fi nes and costs; OL suspended for 6 day, December 13. zens throughout the 25 years job will start in February and Payne Village: All work is dependent Excellent condition. months; run concurrent with traffi c 11/24/14; Kari T. Wilhelm, trustee; of his career,” said Scott But- applicant will be required to case; Count B; OVI/Under Inf; Guilty; Sec. 124-125; 0.36 acre; to: Kari T. Wil- on the weather. Traffi c will 86,000 mi. Price: 12,200 may attend the DIP Program in lieu of terworth, Wildlife District take CPR training along with helm, LE be maintained with law en- Antwerp, OH. Call: 419- 2 Manager and Radcliff ’s other classes, and submit to a forcement offi cers, and ar- 506-1014. Call: 419-506- supervisor. “He has always full background check. Please row boards and signs will approached his job with a 2000. 50-51p Get the best - I stump the rest Tree Trimming CALL PAUL call 419-399-5437 for more Tree Removal be in place to alert motor- strong sense of dedication. 260-337-5472 information or stop in at 211 DEADLINE FOR THE CLAS- Dead Limb Removal ists of the upcoming closure His knowledge and passion SIFIEDS IS MONDAYS AT 12 GRAVES (or) and detour. To help ensure Emerald Road to pick up an Storm Damage 260-341-7255 will be missed.” application. tf NOON!! TREE EXPERT Clean-Up the safety of the construc- “I have enjoyed my ca- 20 years experience Stump Removal Free Estimates tion workers as well as the reer with the Division of traveling public, motorists Wildlife, especially the op- should remain alert, reduce portunities to contribute to TRUCK DRIVERS HELP their speed and watch for the direction of the Divi- NEEDED stopped traffi c while passing sion,” said Radcliff . ” I have NEEDED through the work zone. thoroughly enjoyed working Experienced Paulding County Board of Ohio’s highways are es- with like-minded individ- Developmental Disabilities is looking sential to keeping and creat- uals who are committed to Flatbed Company for an Early Intervention Specialist ing new jobs. With a mission the wildlife resources of the and Owner Operators Sub to work as needed at our Parc Looking for Holiday Cash? Lane location. To apply send resume to: to provide easy movement state. I am looking forward Sign-On Bonus PCBDD of people and goods from to non-law enforcement ATTN: Melinda Walters place to place, the Ohio De- business opportunities in 260-493-3649 900 Fairground Drive partment of Transportation the future.” HIRING RNs Paulding, OH 45879 (ODOT) is responsible for Th e Ohio Department of meyertrucking.com PCBDD is an equal opportunity employer. maintaining one of the larg- Natural Resources ensures PRN hours $23-25/hour est transportation networks a balance between wise use in the nation. Guided by and protection of our natu- Exceptional Quality Home for Sale ethical principles and ac- ral resources for the benefi t Fort Wayne area countability, ODOT works of all. Visit the ODNR web- $74,900 to improve safety, enhance site at www.ohiodnr.com. Call Today (260)724-4417 MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE! Sudoku solution from page 13 Payne,

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36 471 9285 training in one of the following areas: electronics, electrical, – 2nd and 3rd shift - Full and Part Time positions – Provides refrigeration, HVAC Systems, or apprenticeship in plumbing professional Nursing Assessment to patients on the Med/ or commercial wiring, or 5 years of work experience in any Surg unit. Must have the ability to assess data re ective of of these areas. Prior experience with plumbing, or electric the patient’s status. Current State of Ohio RN License. maintenance is preferred. • RN (Oncology Services) Help Needed • Dietary Worker – - 1st shift - Part Time, 1 day every two weeks. Provides Part Time, 1st Shift, could include some 2nd shift hours. professional nursing assessment to patients in the Oncology • Home Health Nursing Assistant Responsible for preparing food for patient, staff, and guests Services Department. Administers treatments as prescribed by Provides care to patients in the Home Health program to and special functions. Performs a variety of routine tasks in the physician. Current State of Ohio RN License. include personal care such as: activities of daily living, home the kitchen, tray line, and dishwashing areas. HS Diploma or • RN (Ambulatory Surgical Unit(ASU)) management activities, and any other care requested as equivalent. Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety. Able – PRN (As Needed) – Provides professional nursing directed by the Home Health Registered Nurse. Must have a to deal effectively with the public. assessment and treatments to patients in the ASU Recovery State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) Certifi cation. Reliable Rooms. Current State of Ohio RN License. automobile with proof of insurance. Prior Home Health, Long These positions include generous benefi ts to include: Medical, Term Care, or Hospice experience preferred. Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Discounted Hospital services, Full Time Employee Benefi ts Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Discounted Meals, Free Use of the Fitness Center, State of Ohio Insurance, Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay, State of Ohio PERS Benefi ts include: State of Ohio PERS Retirement, Free Fitness PERS retirement and much more. Retirement, Free Fitness Center Use, and much more. Center Use, and much more. To apply for this position at Paulding County Hospital, email a resume to mrittenour@ Please apply online at: www.pauldingcountyhospital.com – To apply for this position at Paulding County Hospital, email pauldingcountyhospital.com or apply online at www. or by email to: [email protected], or a resume to [email protected] or pauldingcountyhospital.com or in person at: in person at: apply online at www.pauldingcountyhospital.com or in person at: Paulding County Hospital Paulding County Hospital Paulding County Hospital 1035 W. Wayne Street, 1035 W. Wayne Street 1035 W. Wayne Street, Paulding, OH 45879. Paulding, OH 45879. Paulding, OH 45879. PAGE 16 – WEST BEND NEWS – DECEMBER 10, 2014 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] 2014 WAYNE TRACE NATIONAL HONOR Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis POLAR EXPRESS PROGRAM CHRISTMAS FIELD TRIP EXCITEMENT and Ninth Symphony, and St. AT PAYNE LIBRARY SOCIETY INDUCTION John and St. Matthew Pas- sions of J.S. Bach. Recently, All Aboard! Th e Payne she participated in week- Branch Library, the second long residencies at Chester oldest branch in the Pauld- and Liverpool Cathedrals in ing County Carnegie Library England. She is a member system, is sponsoring an eve- of the Bowling Green vocal ning celebrating “Th e Polar ensemble Opus 181 and the Express”. Th e event will be Canterbury Singers, USA. In held on Friday, December addition, Bunce maintains 19th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 a private studio in Bowling p.m. Reservations are re- Green and Findlay, Ohio. quired for your round-trip Richard Mathey is no ticket to a magical night of stranger to Van Wert and First craft s, snacks, games, prizes United Methodist Church. and more... including a visit He has been guest soloist in with Santa Claus! Th is fam- Messiah as well as the Seven ily event will be held at the Last Words of Christ on sev- Payne Branch Library at the eral occasions. In addition, he corner of SR 49 and SR 500 Sixth grade students at Francis Planetarium, toured Payne Elementary went on the History Museum and Fes- Th e Wayne Trace chapter above (row 1) Stacy Flint, has been guest conductor for in the Village of Payne, Ohio. their annual Christmas fi eld tival of the Gingerbread, and of the National Honor Soci- Sydney Hoff man, Brianna District, Regional and State Do you still believe? Call 419- trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana. spent the aft ernoon ice skat- ety recently held its annual Sinn, Hollie Wannemacher, Music Festivals. Making his 263-3333 to reserve your spot! Students viewed the Star of ing at Headwaters Park. induction ceremony. In or- Victoria Ryan, and Sydney singing debut in 1971 at Alice Bethlehem program at the St. der to be eligible for induc- Critten; (row 2) Nathaneal Tully Hall in New York City, HUNTERS HARVEST MORE tion, students must possess a Roop, Christopher Davis, he has since performed 17 THAN 1,200 WILD TUR- minimum GPA of 3.5 along Jayson Nowak, Taryn Hom- leading operatic tenor roles JPHS REVISES MEMBER- a reminder,” says Kim Sut- and has soloed with sympho- KEYS DURING OHIO’S FALL with displaying Scholarship, ier, and Erin Mohr; (row 3) SEASON SHIP ROSTER ton, President of the organi- Leadership, Character, and Cory Davis, Scott Wenninger, nies throughout the Midwest. zation. “We are a non-profi t As director of choral activi- Service. Cole Shepherd, Shayna Tem- Hunters harvested 1,238 Th e John Paulding Histor- and 100% volunteer organi- 2014 inductees are pictured ple, and Estie Sinn. ties and professor of music at zation.” Bowling Green State Univer- wild turkeys during Ohio’s ical Society will be revising 2014 fall wild turkey sea- their membership roster at Kim also reported that the sity for 32 years, Mathey be- next event for the museum WOODBURN GARDEN CLUB tenors, Shawn and Richard came infamous as conductor son, according to the Ohio the end of December. Mem- Department of Natural Re- bership runs annually from will be their annual Wine and SPONSORS CHRISTMAS Mathey; and bass, Sean Coo- and director of both Men’s Cheese Tasting to be held on per. Chorus and Mixed Choirs, sources’ (ODNR) Division of January 1 to December 31. If DECORATING CONTEST Wildlife. Ohio’s 2014 fall wild you are not prepared for the Saturday, February 14, 2015. Osbun Manley is resident taking them on tour all over “Th is is usually a sold out artist in music and co-di- the United States. turkey hunting season was upcoming year, the museum Th e newly established open in specifi c counties Oc- urges you to do so. “We do event so mark your calendar,” Woodburn Garden Club rector of the musical theatre Richard’s pride and joy, comments Sutton. program at Ohio North- his son Shawn has become a tober 13 – November 30. not send out a statement or will be hosting its fi rst event Th is year’s total is a 19 starting with the Christmas ern University, where she very distinguished tenor in teaches voice and diction for his own right. Shawn Mathey percent increase from 2013, Display contest. Any resident when hunters harvested 1,037 of Woodburn can partici- singers and directs the op- performs in the most import- era workshop program. She ant and distinguished opera wild turkeys. pate. No entry is needed. Th e Th e top 10 counties for competition will be judged has appeared in recital and companies and music festi- concert in performance ven- vals in the world including fall wild turkey harvest on the fi rst day of winter, De- were: Ashtabula (54), Co- Dawn Carpenter Becky Strickler cember 21, 2014. We will be ues throughout the Great the Paris Opera, the Oper- Lakes Region. Recently she ahaus Zurich, the Salzburg shocton and Guernsey (45 awarding prizes for 1st, 2nd each), Geauga and Jeff erson and 3rd place. So get your was the featured soprano so- Festival, Frankfort Opera, loist in Mozart’s Mass in C the Lyric Opera of Chicago (36 each), Holmes and Knox Griswald’s on and impress (35 each), Tuscarawas (34), us! minor and Ralph Vaughan and the Washington National William’s Serenade to Music Opera among many others. Trumbull (32) and Williams Karol Yeager Scott Williams with the Lima Symphony Or- Th is season, Mathey made his (31). MESSIAH SOLOISTS AN- chestra. She has considerable debut in Seoul, Korea as the Hunters could pursue a NOUNCED FOR VAN WERT opera and musical theatre Duke of Mantua in Rigoletto, wild turkey of either sex in 56 PERFORMANCE experience, including roles in followed by one of his signa- counties. Th e Ballad of Baby Doe, Th e ture roles, Tamino in Kansas Editor’s Note: A list of all Every other year, Th e Van Magic Flute, Carmen, Th e City. He then debuted two ex- wild turkeys checked during Cari Kost SteveSteve Lee Wert County Foundation in Merry Widow, Candide, Th e tremely rare roles at the Op- the 2014 fall hunting season is SEE VIDEO TOURS AT WWW.REALTYFIVE.COM cooperation with First Unit- King and I, and Th e Sound era de St. Etienne in France shown below. Th e fi rst num- ber following the county’s ed Methodist Church in Van of Music. She will be making which will be recorded for COUNTRY! NEW PRICE! Wert presents a performance her fi rst Van Wert Messiah commercial release. He has name shows the harvest num- of Handel’s Messiah. Th is appearance. also performed with the Cin- bers for 2014, and the 2013 year the performance will be Tina Sandor Bunce is pri- cinnati and Toledo Operas numbers are in parentheses. Sunday, December 14 at 7:00 Adams: 23 (23); Ashland: marily known for her work as well as Opera Hong Kong. 9574 SR 500, Payne $129,000 4770 Flatrock Trail, Payne $104,900 p.m. at First United Method- in oratorio and on the con- We are extremely honored to 14 (18); Ashtabula: 54 (41); Nice 3 BD/1.5 BA in beautiful setting with Come check out this great updated home ist Church. Th e performance cert stage. She has excelled have Mr. Mathey make his Athens: 21 (12); Belmont: 23 partially fi nished basement. So nice and with 3br/2ba and 2.5 car garage. So bright includes a 60 member com- as soloist in performances of fi rst Van Wert appearance as (14); Brown: 16 (22); Butler: ready to move into! and clean! Don’t miss this one! munity chorus, a professional many of the great works for he joins his father in the tenor 11 (10); Carroll: 24 (18); Cl- WONDERFUL! INVESTORS! chamber orchestra, and es- choir and orchestra, includ- roles of our Messiah. ermont: 29 (33); Columbi- teemed soloists. Th e soloists ing Verdi’s Requiem, Han- Sean Cooper, praised for ana: 29 (52); Coshocton: 45 for this year’s performance del’s Messiah, Mendelssohn’s his “rich,” “powerful,” and (31); Cuyahoga: 8 (1); Defi - are soprano, Kirsten Osbun ance: 20 (19); Delaware: 17 Elijah, Mozart’s Requiem, “well-tempered” vocal pro- 730 E. Wayne, Paulding $92,300 7565 Road 165, Paulding $89,900 Manley; mezzo, Tina Bunce; Mahler’s Second Symphony, duction has performed both (6); Fairfi eld: 8 (8); Franklin: Country charmer on over 1/2 acre. This beau- Looking for a nice way to get income? 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