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My mother’s PLAN FOR SOMEONE include the person living with By: Dr. James Bachman grandma died of this flu and LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S dementia in activities that “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Dear Parson, my mother (also 5) had that DISEASE you enjoy. As a caregiver, it — Luke 19:10 Matthew 23:9 says, “And flu along with diptheria. is important to take care of call no man your father upon She dreamed that her yourself so that you can take TOLEDO, OH - For peo- (… PC Crisis Fund … Contin- helping hand. It may be just the earth.” I’m confused. cousins, grandma, Jesus and ple living with dementia or care of your loved one. Can you clarify that? she were on the roof of the For more information ued from Page 1) a little lift to pay a past bill, Alzheimer’s disease, routines to get back on level ground It is not talking about our house. After telling her par- and reminders can be critical about how to write a plan, residents ask where they physical father, because the ents the dream, they said: go to https://www.alz.org/ to begin the process of start- for helping them to live their can donate to help those ing their business back up verse goes on to say, “For one “Oh no, we are going to lose best life possible. help-support/caregiving/dai- wrecked by this pandemic. is your Father, which is in her too!” But my mother ly-care/daily-care-plan. My- again. The Paulding Coun- Because of COVID-19, un- They want to help those fac- ty Crisis Fund could be that heaven.” The context (verses started getting better. Only paid caregivers are spending ers said, “If you would like ing what could be the worst 1-12) clearly points to titles God knows the ‘why’ of such a help developing a care plan saving grace for a business more time with their loved time of their lives. We are you know, use, and love to desired by religious leaders, thing. We only ‘see in part’ as ones and possibly more time for your loved one living with not going to be pushy about such as Rabbi, Master, or Fa- long as we are here on earth. Alzheimer’s or dementia, our support in Paulding Coun- doing direct care. Creating a obtaining funds, but we felt ty.” ther. Rather than self-exalt- We must remember the song, daily care plan for someone staff can assist you.” During if there were individuals in ing, undeserved titles, Jesus “God understands your sor- regular business hours, you For more information with Alzheimer’s disease can our community that had ex- about how to donate, you indicates the leaders should row. He sees the falling tear. provide needed structure and can reach the Northwest tra funds to spare that the be called “minister,” which So let Him hear your burdens, Ohio staff by calling 419-537- can call: 419-786-0137 allow more time to spend on Foundation could be the or email Lisa McClure at means servants. (note Mat- He understands and cares.” satisfying activities for both. 1999. Help is always available collection point for those thew 23:11) Do we really believe that 24/7 at our Helpline 1-800- pcaf@pauldingcountyarea- Pam Myers, Program Di- donations,” stated Lisa Mc- foundation.net. See also Mark 10:42-45; I God cares? The only way is to rector for the Northwest Ohio 272-3900. Clure Executive Director of Corinthians 3:5; II Corinthi- trust in what He says in the Chapter, said “We know that the Paulding County Area ans 6:4; Ephesians 3:7, 6:21; Bible. When we put out faith caring for a person with Alz- OHIO STATE ANNOUNCES Foundation. Colossians 1:7, 23; I Thessalo- and trust in His word, we heimer’s or another demen- TOGETHER AS BUCKEYES United Way of Paulding (PC Book … nians 3:2; and I Timothy 4:6. take the burden off of us and tia poses special challenges EMERGENCY GRANTS County Director Lora Lyons Continued from Page 1) The word “father” indi- let God have it. We need His for caregivers, who are often PROGRAM said her organization will cates ancestry and we were help always and forever! The providing this care alone. Es- help those in the following at least from 1902 to 1933, not born spiritually by anyone following verse may encour- maybe longer. The commit- tablishing a daily plan around COLUMBUS, Ohio – The areas: elderly, low income, but God the Father through age someone in this time of activities, meals, and medica- organizations providing tee is asking for all types of Christ – “But as many as re- uncertainty and trial: Ohio State University has images covering all aspects tion delivery can be effective launched a new emergen- critical services, and medi- ceived him, to them gave he “Joy comes in the morn- in providing support to the cal supplies. United Way is of Paulding County’s histo- power to become the sons ing, cy grants program to help ry from 1820-2020 for this person living with dementia students facing financial also providing care pack- of God, even to them that Tears are for the night and decrease stress for the ages for confirmed cases book being published by the believe on his name.” (John Satan tries to rob us, challenges caused by the John Paulding Historical caregiver.” COVID-19 pandemic. of COVID 19. If a family/ 1:12) The word also denotes But our God, He makes In the United States, 83 individual is in need they Society. More information superiority and supreme au- things right! The Together As Buck- can be found on Facebook at percent of the help provided eyes emergency grants pro- can reach out confidentially thority, which in the spiritual The night is full of dark- to older adults comes from by emailing: pcuwdirector@ facebook.com/jphsmuseum sense belongs only to God. ness gram, funded primarily by or facebook.com/Paulding- family members, friends the federal Coronavirus Aid, gmail.com. Send questions and com- We stumble and we fall, or other unpaid caregivers. “Donations to the Pauld- County200. ments to: jamesbachman@ We think we’ll never make Relief and Economic Securi- Nearly half of all caregivers ty (CARES) Act, is available ing County Crisis Fund, juno.com it who provide help to older designated to us, will assist But God is over all! to all students - undergradu- Thank You adults do so for someone liv- ate, graduate and profession- our partner organizations JOY IN THE MORNING We’re tried and we are ing with Alzheimer’s or an- that are currently provid- Although our hearts are heavy tested al - through the Student Fi- other dementia. nancial Aid office. The size of ing resources for residents With the sorrow that we bare, By: Doris Applegate We think that we will die Eric VanVlymen, Ohio Re- affected during this time We are comforted to know Our hopes are dashed to these grants will vary based How deeply others care. During the terrible 1918 gional Director of the Alzhei- on each student’s circum- Also, Individuals looking flu virus that killed so many pieces, Thank you for the comfort, mer’s Association, said a daily stances. for assistance can find more support and love during our people around the world, it But God is still on high! plan could consist of: information at our web- Just when it seems that To apply for a grant, stu- difficult time. also killed my mother’s cous- · Social time, such as hav- site UnitedwayofPaulding- Special thanks to the awe- God Himself dents need to complete a ins. Bobby and Clifford were ing tea together or watch- one-page Emergency Re- County.com, under Local some staff at Van Crest of 5 and 6 years old and were put Has left us all alone ing the person’s favorite old Resources,” said Lyons. Payne, for the wonderful care We wake to light and quest form and provide any on a horse drawn wagon that shows together supporting documentation. Meanwhile, another Rita received while she stayed went through the city of Bat- beauty sector hit extremely hard there, and Dooley Funeral · Cognitive engagement, The Office of Student Finan- Home (Shawn and Matthew) God still is on the throne! such as word search, puzzles is businesses. Tim Copsey Have Something to sell? cial Aid will process applica- for helping us make the best Oh what a Savior or anything that keeps the the Paulding County Eco- What loves so glorious tions after determining eligi- of a very bad situations. mind busy bility based on each student’s nomic Development Direc- Classified ads are $8.50 for 20 and bright —The Family of · Physical activity, based circumstances and guidance tor said he’s called over 275 words or less and only $.15 for Joy comes in the morning, Rita Sensabaugh on ability, like taking walks from the U.S. Department of businesses in the last week Dave Sensabaugh each additional word. Tears are for the night! or senior sittercise activities to make sure all owners are Beth & Keith Derck Amen Education. · Hobby time, which de- “This program will assist aware of the resources avail- and family pends on the person’s direct students who are having dif- able to them. He said spirts Chuck & Carla Sensabaugh interests (remember they may ficulty with living expenses are very low throughout the and family county. Pat & Gina Sensabaugh need to be modified based on or facing other unexpected and family current abilities) financial challenges related “Before this crisis ends, Howard & Kristy Sensabaugh · Meal time, which can be to the disruption of campus we will all know of a local and family. important markers in a per- operations due to this pan- business that may need a son’s day demic,” said President Mi- · Nap time, because it is chael V. Drake in an email to important to give them time students. to relax The university launched Caregivers should also a new webpage with details remember what times of day on the Together As Buck- the person functions best, to eyes emergency grants and leave ample times for meals, other university programs Now accepting new patients! bathing and dressing and reg- that provide financial sup- ular times for waking up and port to students. It’s part of going to bed, he said. a university-wide effort to Dr. Andrew Aderman, DDS During this pandemic, aid students affected by the 110 N High St, PO Box 548 • Oakwood, OH 45873 written or verbal reminders pandemic. [email protected] about things like the need to Student Financial Aid 419-594-3345 • wash your hands thoroughly and the Student Advocacy and why social distancing is Center in the Office of Stu- important could help every- dent Life have been provid- one in the household to stay ing emergency grants, and healthy. The National Insti- the university is continuing tute on Aging suggests the to pay federal work-study Proclaiming a best way to help someone student employees through with Alzheimer’s or dementia April 25, even if they are Changeless Christ in a take their medicine safely and unable to work because of Changing World. correctly is to understand the COVID-19 related disrup- medicines they take, track the tions. 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, Adult Bible Study amounts, watch for side ef- “I admire your resilience 10:15 a.m. Worship Service fects, and use pillboxes with and commitment to our ac- alarms that remind a person ademic and service missions to take the medication. during this extraordinary Centered on Christ Caring for Kids Alzheimer’s disease is a time. We will get through fatal brain disease that can- this #TogetherAsBuckeyes,” St. John Lutheran not be prevented, cured or Drake tweeted. slowed. As the disease pro- Contact: Benjamin John- Preschool gresses, the abilities of the son, [email protected]; 812 East High Street (419)-542-8422 person will change. As that 614-292-9681 Hicksville, Ohio [email protected] occurs, creativity, flexibility URL: https://news. and problem solving, will be osu.edu/ohio-state-an- Now enrolling for the 2020-2021 school year important as caregivers adapt nounces-together-as-buck- Early Learners and Pre-Kindergarten their daily routine to support eyes-emergency-grants-pro- Ohio News Media Association these changes. gram/ Contact Kathy Spears, Administrator One last thing - remember for registration information Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 28, 2020 Scholar rose above all other degree in data science and ap- HOW SHOULD into those investments, too. applicants during this year’s MILLENNIALS RESPOND TO Invest systematically. Summit Scholars Competi- MARKET DECLINE? The value of your invest- tion to earn the life-changing ments will always fluctuate. designations. The coronavirus crisis has You can’t control these price “These scholarships, and unsettled every age group, as movements, but you may the legacies they represent, we are all worried about our be able to take advantage of are important to our univer- health and that of our fami- them through what’s known sity because they help us sup- lies and communities. And if as systematic investing. By port the long-term success of you’re in the millennial gen- putting the same amount of students who make us stron- eration, generally defined as money at regular intervals ger as a campus communi- anyone born between 1981 into the same investments, ty,” said Chancellor Ronald and 1996, you might also be you’ll buy more shares when L. Elsenbaumer, Purdue Fort concerned about your finan- the share price is lower – in Wayne. “I congratulate our Jordan Roy cial future, given the sharp other words, you’ll be “buy- recipients for what they have decline in investment prices. ing low,” which is one of the accomplished so far. We are plied statistics. How should you respond to first rules of investing – and THE TALE OF TWO check it later and alas, my expecting more great things Jordan Roy of Fort Wayne what’s been happening? you’ll buy fewer shares when tomatoes were gone. There once they get here and will be is a senior at Bishop Dwenger Your view of the current the price rises. Over time, this TOMATOES sure weren’t very many left. cheering them on each step of High School. His activities situation will depend some- strategy can help you reduce Hmmm… my initial the way.” have included soccer, Span- what on your age. If you’re the impact of volatility on Penny For Your Thoughts thought was that someone Chapman Scholars ish Club, Future Business an older millennial, you had your portfolio, although it By: Nancy Whitaker had just helped themselves. The Chapman Scholars Leaders of America Club, the probably been investing for can’t ensure a profit or protect Tomatoes are a wonder- The tomatoes continued to Program emphasizes civic Math Academic Team, and a few years when we went against loss. Plus, systematic ful food especially in the come up missing and the engagement, leadership, and the Freshman Mentorship through the financial crisis in investing can give you a sense summer when they grow plant itself appeared to be education for its recipients. Program. Jordan plans to 2007-2008. And you then ex- of discipline, though you’ll around here. I remember leaning over and did not Thanks to the generosity and perienced 11 years of a record need to consider the ability grandma growing those look good at all. support of Howard Chapman bull market, so you’ve seen to keep investing when share and his late wife, Betsy, six One morning I went out both the extremes and the prices are declining. students have been award- and saw a squirrel busily resilience of the investment Focus on the future. You’re ed Chapman Scholarships, filling his cheeks full of MY world. But if you’re a young- never really investing for to- which include tuition, fees, tomatoes. er millennial, you might not day – you’re doing it to reach housing, textbooks, and a I had no idea that squir- have really started investing goals in the future, sometimes food stipend. rels ate tomatoes. That did until the past few years, if just a few years away, but usu- Chapman has always it! I dug up the plant and you’ve started at all, so you’ve ally much further out. That’s believed a good education repotted it in the pot and only seen a steadily climbing why it’s so important not to means more than just “hit- brought it back inside. market. Consequently, you panic when you view those ting the books.” A strong It started to perk up a bit may find the current situation scary headlines announcing supporter of the Fort Wayne and I saw three small cher- particularly discouraging, big drops in the financial community for decades, he ry tomatoes peeking out. Taylor Stanton but this is also a lesson in the markets, or even when you tomatoes called "big boys" wants students to understand reality of investing: Markets see negative results in your Ha! These were mine. So I their larger role as a leader in and oh were they delicious! hurriedly washed them and go down as well as up. investment statements. By Loving fresh tomatoes as the community. pursue a degree in business. But no matter where you creating an investment strate- stuck one in my mouth to The program also focuses Taylor Stanton of Misha- I do, I decided that I needed are within the millennial age gy that’s appropriate for your enjoy it's sweetness. Ugh! on experiential learning and waka is a senior at Mishawa- to try and raise some my- cohort, you might help your- risk tolerance and time hori- I immediately spit it out. It leadership development, as ka High School. Her school self. Well, my friend, Denny, self by taking these steps: zon, and by focusing on your was sour and bitter. What well as challenging course- and extracurricular activities bought me a couple of plants Enjoy the benefit of having long-term goals, you can de- happened and why were work. have included the Mayor’s a few years ago for Mother’s time on your side. If you’re velop the discipline to avoid they nasty tasting? By providing recipients Youth Advisory Council, Day. one of the younger millen- making hasty, ill-advised de- Meanwhile the big plant with full scholarships, the mock trial, Academic Math I chose a cherry tomato nials, you’ve got about four cisions during times of stress. at Denny's house had dou- program develops engaged Bowl, National Honor Soci- plant and then a bigger one decades left until you’re close As a millennial, you’ve bled its size, was full of blos- scholars who understand that ety, and the Notre Dame Sci- also. I could just taste those to retiring. Even if you’re in got a long road ahead of you soms, and had some nice sharing one’s talents off cam- ence Internship. Taylor plans juicy tomato slices between the older millennial group, as you navigate the financial green tomatoes on it. Plus, pus is also key to personal two slices of bread and but- you’ve probably got at least 25 markets. But by following the he never did a thing to his. growth, as well as the growth ter. years until you stop working. suggestions above, you may Just beginners luck I bet. and strength of a community. Well, the first two weeks find that journey a little less It seems as if some peo- The 2020–21 Chapman With so many years ahead, of growing tomatoes, went stressful. ple can just plant anything Scholars are (in alphabetical you have the opportunity to well and a little later we This article was written and it will grow. I prayed order): overcome the periodic drops harvested about 24 cherry for mine, watered it, gave it in investment prices, and by Edward Jones for use by tomatoes. I was just "rite Miracle Grow and talked to your investments have time your local Edward Jones Fi- proud." I thought it was a it. to grow. And, of course, you’ll nancial Advisor. Edward pretty good harvest. But as the old song goes, be able to add more money Jones. Member SIPC. In a few more weeks the "Yes we have no bananas, big plant outgrew its pot, well I am singing " Yes we so Denny said he would re- this fall,” said Marcia Dixson, ings, and other events, where have no tomatoes today." associate vice chancellor for they can network with leaders plant it at his place. After all I have not attempted to we figured the sunlight and Mick Stewart teaching and learning. “The in the business community. grow anything since then, Chapman program not only Recipients are provided men- rain would help it produce because I am not confident to pursue a degree in engi- bigger and better tomatoes. gives these high-achieving toring opportunities with fac- in my ability to grow any- neering or science. students unique access to ulty and members of the com- So he planted it at the thing. Mick Stewart of Warsaw is back of his house. excellent student-centered munity. They also receive an So I am now asking all a senior at Warsaw Commu- faculty, but also enriches Then, we decided to take of the gardeners and toma- nity High School. He was on the cherry tomato plant and Sydney Coyne their understanding of what to growers this question, the wrestling team and also it means to be a contribut- replant it outside here at my "What did I do wrong?" participated in peer tutoring, house. ing citizen in today’s global Do squirrels eat tomatoes? Sydney Coyne of Payne, Beats Club, National Honor community. They participate A few mornings later Should I have left the cherry Ohio, is a senior at Wayne Society, skiing, and the Aqua when I checked there were in an enriched learning envi- tomato plant inside?" Trace High School. Her school Mile Swim. Mick plans to ronment and, in turn, enrich some green and yellow cher- Give me a few good and extracurricular activities ry tomatoes on it. Deciding our campus.” gardening tips and I will have included marching, pep, Doermer Distinguished to let them ripen a few more give you a Penny for Your and concert band, choir, Art days, I went back outside to Scholar Thoughts. Club, Friends of Rachel Club, Named in honor of the Robotics Team, and 4-H. Syd- late Richard T. Doermer, the ney plans to pursue a degree (Continued from Page 1) the exact time listed above. long-time Fort Wayne busi- You can find the maps on our nessman, philanthropist, able to visit every neighbor- David Bresnahan facebook page. community and education hood but have set up a parade Summit City Cause- Play- supporter, Doermer Distin- international business travel route that will include New ers is a group of volunteer guished Scholars are exposed experience at no expense. Haven High School. You will cosplayers in Fort Wayne, to much more than classroom The Doermer Distin- be able to park in the school’s who volunteer as superheroes learning. Recipients of the guished Scholar for 2020–21 parking lot and enjoy the pa- to raise awareness for special full, four-year scholarship is Leo Junior/Senior High rade from the safety of your causes and charity events! Isaac Wendel to study business at Purdue School senior David Bresna- vehicles. Fort Wayne are also invited han of Leo. He has been in- The location and approxi- PURDUE FORT WAYNE AN- pursue a degree in biochem- to attend Doermer School of volved in the track and field mate start times are: istry. NOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF Business Advisory Council team, the wrestling team, • Sunnymede – 12:00 p.m. Isaac Wendel of Saint and Alumni Council meet- (Continued on Page 9) • Meadowbrook / Yellow PRESTIGIOUS CHAPMAN Henry, Ohio, is a senior at Apartments – 12:25 p.m. AND DOERMER SCHOLAR- Jeremiah Miller Saint Henry High School. • Pinestone – 1:10 p.m. SHIPS His high school and civic ac- Feeling like you paid too much • Scarborough – 1:30 p.m. in anthropology. tivities have included march- in taxes this year? • Yellow Apartments – FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Two Jeremiah Miller of Ches- ing, pep, and concert band, 1:45 p.m. of the most highly sought-af- terfield, Michigan, is a senior Spanish Club, SADD, Scho- • Highland Terrace – 2:00 ter scholarships Purdue Uni- at Romeo High School. His lastic Bowl, National Honor p.m. versity Fort Wayne offers school activities have includ- Society, and the Saint Henry • New Haven High School have been awarded to seven ed being a member of the Volunteer Fire Department. – 2:45 p.m. high-achieving high school tennis team, SERVE Club, Isaac plans to pursue a degree • Tanglewood – 3:00 p.m. students hailing from Indi- National Honor Society, Na- in mechanical engineering. • Shordon – 3:30 p.m. ana, Michigan, and Ohio. tional Technical Honor Soci- “We are thrilled to have Based on travel between Six Chapman Scholars and ety, and Remix Youth Group. six Chapman Scholars who location, we may not start at one Doermer Distinguished Jeremiah plans to pursue a will join Purdue Fort Wayne PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 28, 2020 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] sheriff in Kansas, Masterson and joined Wyatt Earp in ple yearling bass, small but CITIZEN SCIENTIST CENSUS FINDS 707 had no authority in Colorado, Tombstone, Arizona Territo- scrappy. You have to be care- but this did not prevent him ry, where he met Luke Short ful...don’t go getting tied up BALD EAGLE NESTS IN OHIO from enlisting a large com- for the first time. Earp, Short, in a lily pad. pany of men. Among Master- and Masterson worked as We ran into Ray and Grace son’s recruits were such noted faro dealers, or “look outs”, at pretty soon, they went to the gunmen as Ben Thompson, Tombstone’s Oriental Saloon. west of the big Island this “Mysterious Dave” Mather, Masterson had only been in morning when we went east John Joshua Webb, and pos- Tombstone for two months and north. They also had sibly Doc Holliday. The end when he received an urgent some luck. Grace had caught of Masterson’s involvement telegram that compelled him a big one...9 lbs 12oz. We came on June 12, 1879, when to return to Dodge City. His talked a bit and drank a little he surrendered a round- brother Jim had a partner- coffee, and Josh and Ivy, some house his men were holding ship with Alfred James “A.J.” friends from camp, just came THE LOCK IN at Cañon City, Colorado. The Peacock in Dodge City’s Lady out to fish a little. We gave “war” between the railroads Gay Saloon and Dance Hall. them all we had caught, may- By: Stan Jordan was finally settled out of Albert “Al” Updegraff was be 7 or more, we would have I understand that the court. Masterson’s Colorado Peacock’s brother-in-law and released them anyways. president has lengthened the activities did not go over well bartender. Updegraff was a We fished a little more and semi-lock in to cover all of with the voters of Ford Coun- drunk, and Jim thought him watched a few gators, but we Thanks to thousands of partnerships between the Di- April also, well, so be it. ty, Kansas. On November dishonest. He had demand- didn’t have much more luck. reports from citizen scientists vision of Wildlife, Ohio zoos, To my thinking, this lock 4, 1879, a bartender named ed that Peacock fire him, but We all went in to Lake during February and March, wildlife rehabilitation facili- in is necessary, not evil...but George T. Hinkel defeated Peacock refused. Their dis- Placid and had supper at the 707 bald eagle nests have been ties, concerned landowners, almost. It hits some people a Masterson in his re-election agreement grew until threats Golden Coral. That was a fine confirmed in Ohio, according and sportsmen and women lot harder than others. Now bid for sheriff by a vote of 404 were made, prompting the end to a good day of fishing. to the Ohio Department of its population increased. Af- let’s look on past what it is to 268. telegram. See ya! Natural Resources (ODNR) ter much hard work and con- supposed to do and hope it Billy Thompson and Buf- Masterson arrived in Division of Wildlife. tinued conservation, the bald does. It is the law and we will falo Bill Cody Dodge City on April 16, 1881, ANTWERP OHIO USA The bald eagle is one of eagle was removed from the obey it. The 1880 Dodge City cen- where he accosted Updegraff Ohio’s greatest wildlife suc- federal list of threatened and cess stories. The nest census endangered species in 2007 The government hassus shows that, at that time, and Peacock. Recognizing By: Stan Jordan was the first undertaking to and from Ohio’s list in 2012. promised to help those that Masterson was living with Masterson, Updegraff and I was wondering what the discover all such sites for the Excellent viewing op- will have financial trouble Annie Ladue, age 19 (de- Peacock retreated behind other people thought of us, so first time in eight years. The portunities can be found at and that will help, but can’t scribed as his “concubine”). the jail and exchanged gun- I had Crystal to punch An- results show an increase of Magee Marsh Wildlife Area go far enough. Our system City Marshal James Master- fire with him. Who had fired twerp up on the Wikipedia 151% from the 2012 census, (Lucas and Ottawa counties), was never led to do that, but it son, Bat’s younger brother, first is not clear. Citizens ran and this is what she found. when 281 nests were record- Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area allows people in the necessary was listed on the same census for cover as bullets ripped This is on the population ed in Ohio. The high number (Sandusky County), Otta- field to go to work, like gov- as living with Minnie Roberts, through the Long Branch Sa- of Antwerp according to cen- of nests represents the hard wa National Wildlife Refuge ernment jobs, grocery stores, age 16. Not long after this cen- loon. Other individuals began sus: work and dedication put forth (Lucas and Ottawa counties), carry out establishments, etc. sus was taken, Bat Masterson firing in support of both sides 1870 – 1, 275; 1900 – 1, 206; for Ohio’s wildlife. Mosquito Creek Wildlife It is really bad in the athletic received a telegram from Ben until Updegraff was wound- 1950 – 1,162; 1980 – 1,765; “The bald eagle is a sym- Area (Trumbull County) and field, like baseball, NFL and Thompson asking Bat to save ed. Mayor A.B. Webster ar- 2000 – 1, 740; 2010 – 1, 736. bol of American strength and Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area so on. Then the young people Ben’s troublesome brother, rested Masterson. Afterward, In 1950 Weatherhead resilience,” said Gov. DeW- (Wyandot and Marion coun- are not allowed to go on and Billy Thompson, from almost Masterson learned that his came to town and it closed ine. “The eagle’s comeback in ties). In southern Ohio, eagle show their abilities. Yes. Of certain lynching in Ogallala, brother Jim was not in danger. around 1990. Antwerp Eleva- Ohio and across the country nests are found near major course, there are the sick peo- Nebraska. Billy Thompson Updegraff recovered from his tor is 728ft. proves that we can overcome rivers such as the Musking- ple, they can’t help it that they had shot the thumb off a man wounds, but the shooter who Antwerp is a village in any challenge when we work um, Hocking, Scioto and are sick, but I guess we must named Tucker, who, despite hit him could not be identi- Paulding County, Ohio, Unit- together.” Great Miami. try anything to help turn the missing a digit, managed to fied, so Masterson was fined ed States, along the Maumee “We are grateful to every Bald eagles in Ohio typi- tides of this virus. Yes, some fire back and seriously wound $8.00 and released. Citizens River. Antwerp is home of the Ohioan who contributed to cally lay eggs and incubate in will be helped, some will be Billy. Masterson took Billy were outraged and warrants Antwerp Archers. The pop- this effort and thank those February and March. Young hurt, but in the end, isn’t that Thompson out of Ogallala were issued, but Bat and Jim ulation was 1,736 at the 2010 who support conservation of eagles leave the nest about life? by a midnight train bound Masterson were permitted to census. high-quality habitat that kept three months later, usually in I know of men who had a for North Platte, Nebraska. leave Dodge City. Antwerp is the nearest eagles nesting in Ohio,” said June. The birds nest in large good job and they borrowed In North Platte, Masterson Bat Masterson became village to the Six Mile Reser- Division of Wildlife Chief trees such as sycamores, oaks, money from the bank, and was provided with assistance more widely known as a gun- voir, the site of the Reservoir Kendra Wecker. and cottonwoods near large now they can’t work and are by William F. “Buffalo Bill” fighter as a result of a practi- War in 1887. Antwerp is the The Division of Wildlife bodies of water. Fish and car- out of a check for 6 weeks, Cody, who promptly offered cal joke played on a gullible birthplace of Asa Long, the received approximately 2,500 rion are preferred foods. that is the case in millions of to help. According to Master- newspaper reporter in August checkers player. The place is reports from the public for Remember that bald ea- homes. But saying “grin and son, he and Billy Thompson 1881. Seeking copy in Gunni- named after the Belgian city the 2020 census. Wildlife gles are protected under both bear it” doesn’t help much. “were given a royal welcome son, Colorado, the report- of Antwerp. staff, including wildlife offi- state law and the federal Bald I think the curve on the and were immediately taken er asked Dr. W.S. Cockrell History cers and biologists, verified and Golden Eagle Protection graph in China has straight- in charge by Colonel Cody, about man-killers. Dr. Cock- Antwerp is located in the nest locations in 85 counties. Act. It is illegal to disturb ened out a little and in Italy who found a safe place for rell pointed to a young man former wetland region known Counties along or near bald eagles. When viewing also. It looks like our curve us to remain until he could nearby and said it was Mas- until the 19th century as the Lake Erie have the highest these majestic birds, remem- will not flatten out till first of outfit us for the trip across terson and that he had killed Great Black Swamp. Antwerp number of bald eagle nests. ber to respect the bird’s space May or even later. the country to Dodge City.” 26 men. Cockrell then regaled was founded in 1841 on the Bald eagles thrive near Lake and stay at least 100 yards See ya! This episode was reported in the reporter with several lu- Wabash and Erie canal and Erie because of the abun- away from the bird or nest. the Dodge City Times, which rid tales about Masterson’s the center of town moved to dance of food and nesting Disturbing bald eagles at the BAT MASTERSON noted that “W.B. Masterson supposed exploits, and the re- its present location when the habitat. The 12 counties with nest site could lead the pair to arrived from a visit to Ogalla- porter wrote them up for the railroad was extended to that the highest number of eagle abandon the eggs. By: Stan Jordan la, this week. He says Nebras- New York Sun. The story was point. The village was named nests include: Ottawa (90), As with many of Ohio’s Royal Gorge Railroad ka is dry and many people are widely reprinted in papers all after Antwerp, in Belgium. Sandusky (50), Erie (32), native wildlife species, bald War leaving the state. He came by over the country. Cockrell In the late 19th century, Trumbull (26), Seneca (24), eagles require specific habi- Santa Fe Railroad officials wagon, and was accompanied subsequently apologized to Antwerp was the largest vil- Wyandot (19), Lucas (18), tat conditions to thrive. Bald had wired Sheriff Bat Mas- by ‘Texas Billy’ Thompson. Masterson, who insisted he lage in Paulding County; its Licking (17), Ashtabula (16), eagle habitat protection and terson asking him to recruit The latter has recovered from was not even in Gunnison at economy was driven by lucra- Knox (16), Mercer (16) and research is funded by the men to battle the forces of his wounds.” the time. tive local logging and tile mill Wood (16). sale of bald eagle conserva- the Denver & Rio Grande Battle of the plaza industries. Accordingly, when The bald eagle was once an tion license plates, income Western Railroad, which Masterson spent the re- FISHING TRIP the Wabash, St. Louis and Pa- endangered species, with only tax check-off donations to were contesting the right-of- mainder of 1880 in Kansas cific Railway decided to erect four nesting pairs in Ohio in the Endangered Species and way through the Royal Gorge City and Dodge. On Febru- By: Stan Jordan a train station in the village, it 1979. However, thanks to Wildlife Diversity Fund and near Pueblo, Colorado. As a ary 8, 1881, he left Dodge City I guess it was about 8:00 was built larger than stations in the morning when Stew in most other communities

ANTWERP and I got to where we knew in the region. After the train CONSERVATION CLUB Antwerp the big ones were. It was over station closed in 1976, it was Conservation Club behind the big island and purchased by the local histor- halfway to US Highway 441. ical society; today, it is listed We weren’t too far from the on the National Register of Event fish camp. We settled in for Historic Places as the Ant- Residential some good bass fishing. I use werp Norfolk and Western Schedule a couple 1M6 rod and some Depot. Mowing Services Daiwa reels. Stew has a couple Geography of nice reels made by Brown- According to the United Mowing • Trimming • Edging • Pressure Washing ing. It wasn’t very long and States Census Bureau, the rd Joe Hilton 419-670-5959 May 3 – IDPA Pistol Match @ 1pm we both had a couple of hits. village has a total area of 1.33 John Hilton 419-258-0104 It was off to a good start to a square miles (3.44 km2), all May 10th – Monthly Trap Shoot @ 1pm good day of fishing. land. So we drifted for an hour 2010 census DERCK’S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES The deadline for our scholarship application has been or so and we picked up a cou- As of the census of 2010, ple nice ones...about 3 pounds there were 1,736 people, 752 15193 Rd. 45 moved to May 16th. The schools eligible include or so each, then we had a cof- households, and 464 fami- Antwerp, Ohio 45813 Antwerp, Farview, Hicksville, Paulding, Wayne Trace fee break with a Twinkie. lies residing in the village. In a little while, I had The population density was 419-258-2512 and Woodlan • antwerpconservationclub.com a good hit and I supposed 1,305.3 inhabitants per square 419-506-1902 he would go 4 lbs. In oth- mile (504.0/km2). er words, it was just a good There were 752 households Mulch Colors: morning of bass fishing. Our of which 32.8% had children Red, Brown, and Gold; Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates! NEW COLOR: BLACK boat blew over close to some under the age of 18 living Black Dirt and Small Gravel. WWW.ANTWERPCONSERVATIONCLUB.COM • On Facebook! lily pads and we caught a cou- (Continued on Page 5) Everything is in Bulk Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 28, 2020 sales of the Ohio Wildlife (0); Fayette: 3 (0); Franklin: 5 races, and 0.80% from two or to prevail here, like it or not ured I was destitute and the a new supply of vegetables Legacy Stamp. Learn how to (3); Fulton: 3 (0); Gallia: 1 (0); more races. Hispanic or Lati- the wheels of America have local food stores insisted come around. The gasoline support Ohio’s magnificent Geauga: 7 (6); Greene: 4 (0); no (U.S. Census) of any race to turn and do it soon. Yes, that I needed help. With all suppliers are up against it wildlife like the bald eagle at Guernsey: 2 (1); Hamilton: 3 were 2.18% of the population. more people will die from of the help and a whole lot now, but not for long. They wildohio.gov/support. (1); Hancock: 12 (4); Hardin: The median income for this COVID19, but if we more, I was in pretty good can’t sell what they refine so The mission of the Divi- 9 (1); Harrison: 1 (1); Henry: 6 a household in the village don’t return to work soon, shape financially. I didn’t you can bet they will close sion of Wildlife is to conserve (0); Highland: 4 (1); Hocking: was $33,139, and the medi- the country will die! owe anybody, I didn’t have down a few refineries. When and improve fish and wildlife 1 (1); Holmes: 5 (1); Huron: 15 an income for a family was See ya! a credit or debit card. I was this lockdown is over and resources and their habitats (5) Jackson: 0 (0); Jefferson: 2 $40,441. Males had a medi- able to put a little away each people need gas again, gas for sustainable use and appre- (1); Knox: 16 (7); Lake: 7 (4); an income of $33,684 versus A TONGUE IN CHEEK week and I had a pretty good will go up to $3.00 or more ciation by all. Visit wildohio. Lawrence: 0 (0); Licking: 17 $23,158 for females. The per REPORT savings account at the local and they will leave those re- gov to find out more. (3); Logan: 8 (1); Lorain: 10 capita income for the village Asbestos Bank. Oh yes, I fineries closed to make gas Editor’s Note: A county (3); Lucas: 18 (8); Madison: 2 was $18,785. About 5.6% of By: Stan Jordan was in good shape. scarce and higher in price. list of all verified active bald (0); Mahoning: 7 (5); Marion: families and 8.9% of the pop- This is a nice summer day In looking back, I hav- If and when this lock- eagle nests in 2020 is shown 11 (6); Medina: 5 (1); Meigs: 0 ulation were below the pov- in early 20 something that en’t worked a day since the down is over, it won’t be like below. The first number fol- (0); Mercer: 16 (3); Miami: 5 erty line, including 12.1% of whole generation is a dim big lockdown back in the it was in the super markets lowing the county’s name (0); Monroe: 4 (1); Montgom- those under age 18 and 6.6% past. I’m sitting here in the year 2020. I have taken ad- ands stores. I’m afraid that shows the number of nests for ery: 3 (1); Morgan: 1 (1); Mor- of those age 65 or over. park, watching the kids play vantage of all the help from a good number of stores, 2020, with the 2012 number row: 5 (2); Muskingum: 6 (2); Education and play ball, and I’m eating people and the government. restaurants and mom & pop in parentheses. These num- Noble: 1 (1); Ottawa: 90 (46); Antwerp Local School an apple the good will peo- I enjoy a good life and the businesses that closed will bers are raw data and subject Paulding: 3 (0); Perry: 2 (0); District operates one ele- ple down on the corner gave people at the bank call me not open back up. The longer to change. Pickaway: 9 (3); Pike: 4 (2); mentary school and Antwerp me. ‘mister’. In a few years I can they stay closed the more the Adams: 1 (0); Allen: 5 (0); Portage: 8 (5); Preble: 3 (0); High School. Well, you see, back in the retire on disability. people will be hurt. Ashland: 9 (2); Ashtabula: 16 Putnam: 8 (2); Richland: 14 Antwerp has a public li- spring of 2020 there was a See ya! I don’t mean to paint a (9); Athens: 1 (0); Auglaize: (5); Ross: 7 (4); Sandusky: 50 brary, a branch of the Pauld- bad outbreak of a flu called bleak picture, but there it is. 4 (0); Belmont: 4 (1); Brown: (33); Scioto: 2 (2); Seneca: 24 ing County Carnegie Library. COVID19 and some other AS I SEE IT See ya! 4 (1); Butler: 8 (0); Carroll: 1 (7); Shelby: 3 (0); Stark: 4 (1); names. All the people were (0); Champaign: 2 (0); Clark: Summit: 5 (2); Trumbull: 26 A NO-WIN SITUATION in sort of a nationwide lock- By: Stan Jordan 5 (0); Clermont: 4 (0); Clinton: (9); Tuscarawas: 9 (6); Union: down and after 6-8 weeks A few weeks ago, I wrote a 2 (0); Columbiana: 4 (1); Co- 8 (4); Van Wert: 2 (0); Vinton: By: Stan Jordan they begged to go back to column entitled “As I see it”. shocton: 14 (6); Crawford: 6 1 (0); Warren: 4 (2); Wash- This is April 16th and it work, but the medical peo- Well I haven’t changed my (3); Cuyahoga: 3 (2); Darke: 1 ington: 1 (1); Wayne: 7 (2); looks bad for our country. ple cried ‘wolf’. All the mind much. We are caught (0); Defiance: 8 (2); Delaware: Williams: 4 (0); Wood: 16 (7); This nation is in a lock governing medical people between the devil and a hard 13 (7); Erie: 32 (17); Fairfield: 2 Wyandot: 19 (12). down situation, rightfully were against the people go- place. The big picture over all so, and to nobody’s cause. ing back to work and they is a little better in some areas. (Continued from Page 4 2000 census We all agreed that we would painted a very bleak picture I think maybe that some do what we could to stem for the nation if they went of our high-up medical peo- with them, 44.0% were mar- As of the census of 2000, there were 1,740 people, 739 the advance of COVID19. back to work too early. If I ple are putting out a ‘scare ried couples living together, Lots of people have been off remember right, the United round’ claiming that maybe 12.4% had a female house- households, and 487 fami- lies residing in the village. work for a month with no States stayed on this lock- there is a second round of holder with no husband pres- check and their bills keep down till way late in the fall COVID19. ent, 5.3% had a male house- The population density was 1,500.1 people per square on coming. That is the effect of 2020. Well we know for sure holder with no wife present, of the lockdown. Nobody’s I was able to go back to that we always have a round and 38.3% were non-families. mile (579.2/km²). There were 784 housing units at an av- fault. work, I was a repairman of the flu every winter. We 33.1% of all households were The president is giv- for hydraulic robots, but I should worry about that made up of individuals and erage density of 675.9 per square mile (261.0/km²). The ing a stimulus check to all, opted to stay on unemploy- when that comes. 13.8% had someone living but that is too late and not ment. I got my unemploy- Ben Franklin told me alone who was 65 years of age racial makeup of the village was 97.82% White, 0.34% Af- enough. We are still in a ment check and $600 per one time, don’t worry about or older. The average house- lockdown. Most any and all week from the government burning yourself, till after hold size was 2.31 and the rican American, 0.34% Native American, 0.69% from other people want go back to work and by golly, why should I you build a fire. average family size was 2.90. and back to our lifestyle. have gone to work when I The medical people are They are pretty adamant in got that much per week for stirring up ‘what could be’ READER PICK-UP LOCATIONS their reasoning and right- not working. Being I wasn’t and we have enough prob- fully so. working, everyone thought lems now. One big problem OHIO LOCATIONS house, Paulding Co. Bookmo- Don’t give me a stimulus I was poor and destitute, but is getting the nation back to Antwerp: Antwerp Branch bile, Susie’s Bakery, Paulding check, give me my job back. I wasn’t. work. Now that is a bigger Library, Antwerp Pharmacy, VFW Post 587, Paulding Co. And the medical people say, I paid all my bills, ex- problem than you think. Yes, OSU Extension Office, Pauld- H20, Antwerp Exchange Bank, not yet. It’s a no-win situa- cept the rent and I held off the other big problem is for Pop-N-Brew, Genesis House, ing County Historical Society, Paulding Co. Sheriff’s Office, tion. for months. Then they came the COVID19 to reach a peak Pit-Stop, Subway, Manor This is April 20th and to evict me and I acted sick and go down the other side House Assisted Living Past Time Cafe, Board of Elections, Gardens of Pauld- things are a little better. The in bed and they could not and out. There is hardly a Bryan: Chief, Town & Coun- ing, Paulding County Hospital death and patient curve in throw me out because I light at the end of the tunnel. try, McDonald’s, Bryan Senior Payne: Blueberry Pancake New York City has started was sick. So, I went over to If you think about it, Center, Walmart, Bryan Hos- to level off a little. 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New Haven High School Football Field a time of reflection, a time of making memories — not the memories you thought you Archer Field in Antwerp. were gonna make, but mem- ories none the less. There may be virtual ceremonies instead of live ones; recorded speech- Congratulations to All Seniors of 2020! es; air hugs, and card showers instead of public parties. And just think of the stories you can all share at your 20 year class reunion! There is an anonymous quote that is a perfect fit for this year’s graduating class: “At some point you just have to let go of what you thought should happen and live in what is happening.” Paulding HS lights were on (Kaela Lucas)!

OHSAA CANCELS SPRING to go with the fact that my SPORTS AS SCHOOL number one concern that I FACILITIES TO REMAIN have, over everything, is the CLOSED health and safety of every- Defiance High School Football Field one involved. It’s not just our student-athletes. It’s the par- With the spring sports are embarking on new terri- COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic ents, coaches, umpires, offi- Socialization has taken on a new definition amidst this Stay season canceled and distance tory and setting new academ- cials, the scorekeepers. All learning ending out the 2019- ic standards. Association informed mem- At Home order. Here is a few families observing the lights at ber schools Monday, April those things enter into this. the Archer Field in Antwerp. 20 school year, students, par- To the Senior Class of It’s a tough decision and it’s ents, and school faculty alike 2020: Let the month of May be 20, that spring sports are now cancelled. OHSAA Executive one that I and all the other Director Jerry Snodgrass sent Executive Directors of the the memo to school adminis- other states never thought we trators following Governor would have to do. Never did I DeWine’s press conference. think this would be the case, Paulding County Hospital For weeks, the OHSAA has but I’ve tried to be as pre- communicated with schools pared as I could every step of that spring sports would be the way.” canceled if school facilities Snodgrass also addressed were closed. In addition to the summer and start of fall MyChart facilities not being opened, sports in the interview. it would be impossible to en- “July is a very physical sure the health and safety of month for our student-ath- all individuals and support letes entering fall sports, personnel involved in prac- so we have already started tices and contests at all mem- looking at, if this continues ber schools. through the summer, we’ll “As we have stated in our have the potential of hav- previous communications, ing a lot of kids who haven’t today’s announcement by had the physical activity that Governor DeWine to close they would normally have schools for the remainder of going into a fall season. So the 2019-20 school year also for the health and safety of will now result in the cancel- everyone, we have to look at lation of OHSAA-sponsored the acclimation periods go- spring sports seasons includ- ing into the fall, if that hap- ing tournaments,” Snodgrass pens. We have to be prepared wrote Monday. for that. We’re also talking The OHSAA’s manda- about that, if this does go tory no-contact period for through the summer, what is all interscholastic sports re- the likelihood that a student mained in effect until at least can get in to get a physical MANAGING YOUR HEALTH (annual medical exam). We May 3, which could be ex- tended. Coaches and school have a sport medicine advi- administrators are encour- sory group that is looking aged to have non-mandatory at that. They are looking at FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME electronic and online com- all aspects such as whether munications with their stu- artificial surfaces need to be MyChart is a secure online portal that connects dent-athletes. The closure of treated. We are relying on school facilities includes all the advice of experts in our patients to their personalized health information. athletic facilities for any in- decision making. Allowing you to stay safe at home, while still terscholastic training, prac- The OHSAA will contin- tice or competition. ue to communicate through- caring for your health care needs, Paulding In an interview Monday out the spring and summer County Hospital providers are offering both afternoon, Snodgrass re- regarding any adjustments flected on the unprecedented to OHSAA off-season regu- telephone and video visits. Please contact your times that the pandemic has lations, academic eligibility standards, sports medicine Paulding County Hospital Primary Care Provider brought to the nation and the impact it has had on schools updates and more. for more information. and interscholastic athletics. “I’ve heard from so many As sure as it’s going Ask your PCH provider for help getting started or visit people who have said ‘You re- pauldingcountyhospital.com for more information. ally need to understand what to rain, the this means to our kids,’” classifieds sell. Snodgrass said during the interview. “I’m a parent. I was a coach. I grew up every day as a player and a coach pauldingcountyhospital.com wanting to play high school sports and get to the state 1035 West Wayne Street • Paulding, Ohio 45879 • 419.399.4080 tournament. So I do think I understand that. I also have Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 28, 2020 FAIRVIEW FFA WRITES weeds is done by applying a hour window could dislodge ANTWERP CHAMBER PAYS TRIBUTE TO LETTERS TO LOCAL post-emergent weed control. the granules and make the ASSISTED LIVING Unlike digging or pulling weed control less effective. AHS CLASS OF 2020 FACILITIES weeds, weed controls get rid The timing of post-emer- of weeds from the roots to gent weed control application By: Carrie Zeedyk, Fair- help ensure the weeds can- is important if the lawn is view FFA not grow back from root to get the maximum benefit Due to the COVID-19 stubs that may be left in the from the product. As a gener- Pandemic, visitors are not soil. This is not accomplished al rule, the application should allowed in assisted living fa- overnight. Instead, the weeds be made when the weeds are cilities or nursing homes. The slowly disappear over a peri- actively growing. Application residents may feel very lone- od of a few weeks as the weed for the most northern part of ly at times so, Fairview FFA control kills the roots. Weed the U.S. is recommended in sent out notes of positivity to controls come in both liquid mid- to late-spring. For our spread cheer to the residents. and granular form. Whether area this means an applica- FFA Members were asked to liquid or granular, the weed tion should be made some- write a quick note to let the control needs to have an op- time in late April or early May residents know that someone portunity to adhere to the when air temperatures are be- is thinking of them. Over leaves of the plant in order to tween 60-90 degrees F. An- 30 encouraging letters and be effective because the ingre- other time for applying weed notes were sent out to facili- dients enter the weed primar- controls is in the early fall. ties across Defiance County. ily through the surface of the From mid-September to ear- The Fairview FFA Chapter leaves. ly October, weeds are actively challenges community mem- For those who prefer a growing. Weeds are suscepti- bers to take part in this act of non-granular, fertilizer free ble to the weed controls in the kindness. post-emergent control for fall because they are natural- spot treating small areas, liq- ly translocating nutrients to uid controls provide an ideal their roots in preparation for US NEWS RELEASES TOP option. Some are water-proof winter dormancy. HIGH SCHOOLS RANKINGS in hours. The ready-to-use Make sure to space out and concentrate versions are your feedings. You need a The U.S. News recently effective for treating a host period of at least 6 to 8 weeks released their rankings for of broadleaf weeds without between feedings. Other- Top High Schools across the harming the lawn. Because wise you maybe mowing your nation. The following listings the weed control is already lawn more than you want are the Top High Schools in in a liquid form, it adheres to to be. 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In winter, the division), as those sports are ball/Football-2020 nounced new divisional as- plants may wither and disap- not affected by the OHSAA’s 2020 Girls and Boys Soc- signments for the upcoming pear, but their root systems competitive balance pro- cer Division Assignments fall sports of football, soccer are still alive and well. These cess. The upcoming 2020- https://www.ohsaa.org/ and volleyball. Details were noxious roots are lurking 21 school year will be the Sports-Tournaments/Soc- sent to member schools fol- beneath the surface of your second year of the two-year cer/Soccer-2020 lowing action taken by the lawn, and waiting for warm cycle using base enrollment 2020 Volleyball Division OHSAA Board of Directors spring weather to reappear as numbers provided by the Assignments during their April meeting. eyesores in the lawn. When Ohio Department of Educa- https://www.ohsaa.org/ The Board also approved warm weather (finally) ar- tion in October 2018. 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BROADCASTING RADIO NETWORKS Payne,OH 45880 at: https://www.ohsaa.org/ School-Resources/Competi- 419-399-9138 • UBRNETWORKS.COM tive-Balance-Resource-Cen- Classified ads are $8.50 for Fall sports, Including Football, Volleyball and boys and girls soccer plus 20 words or less and only $.15 10726 Thimlar Rd ter Sports Overtime every Friday and Saturday night at 10:00 Harlan, IN 46743 for each additional word. Search UBRNetworks on Soundcloud.com for All On Demand Events PAGE 8 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 28, 2020 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] TRAVEL THROUGH TOWNS ON THE MIAMI & ERIE CANAL treaty. PUCKSHENUBBE, a CREEK chief, was sound- and William K. Daggett oper- ly beaten by his tribe for his ates a sawmill one mile north subservience to Gen. Jackson, of town with power furnished long after the treaty was con- by the canal’s water. cluded. Exchange of gifts be- Wave good-bye to the big- tween tribes were a long-es- gest port in the county and tablished Indian custom. The head south on the shallow practice was adopted by Eu- waters. The next burg, just ropean nations and the U.S. one and a half miles south of as an integral part of treaty Junction, is Germantown. A negotiations. Keen rivalry stone aqueduct is near the site among the European nations of this settlement, whose glo- brought costly and showy ry days are brief, and a likely gifts to the Indians and more example of canal worker Fred and more gifts of the white Myers’ recollections in a 1922 men greatly exceeded those Timberville, also known as Hipp’s Lock, was a canal town This mill is believed to be that of Bob Harvester located about of the Indians. After a while, in Washington Township. Timberville was awarded a post interview about how most 1 mile east of Timberville on the Canal and mentioned on of the towns along the canal the gifts became “bribes” to office in 1868. Other towns on the Miami & Erie Canal that Pg. 277 of the History of Grover Hill by Laurence Hipp. Pho- chiefs and leaders of tribes for had post offices, by order of the earliest, were Charloe (1840), were small, “but all were there to courtesy of John Paulding Historical Museum and part of when it came to noise and whatever particular advan- Junction (1842), Doylestown (1851), Murat (1852), Ham- the Bicentennial photo project in the Courthouse. tages that were gained, such furnishing amusement and er (1857), Royal Oak (1864), Melrose (1882), and Mandale “Change Bridge.” Up to this Admire the bridge here that is as preservation of peace, or pleasure for the boatman and (1892). point on your journey the so high it allows boats to trav- indemnity for loss of game, passengers alike.” towpath has been on your el beneath it without having etc. These early gifts were the Slow down and experience right, but here the mules to be opened, as well as the basis for the annuities grant- Lock 21 in Brown Township cross the canal on a bridge wider waterway, which serves ed later in some cases. and the thrill of the water be- and the towpath will be on as a canal boat turnaround. The “quid pro quo” for the ing raised or lowered by the your left for the remainder of Much timber leaves the banks Indians was sometimes more lockkeeper who manages the your journey. Near the canal, of Murat. abstract than tangible. The gates so that the boat can con- a large barn houses rested About a mile further on CHEROKEE Treaty of 1819 tinue its journey. Greet locals mules and horses ready to be the waterway you will en- cites the preservation of the standing on the banks who exchanged and take a turn counter the bustling village tribe as the reason for cession have come to watch this inter- towing the boats. of Timberville, which is more of tribal lands. The CHICK- esting process. Before you come to Mel- commonly known as “Hipp’s ASAW Treaty of 1805 states As you head into Oquan- rose, you will pass one of the Lock.” In 1863 John Hipp es- that lands were being ceded oxa’s Reserve, be sure to peer earliest towns established on tablishes a store and a grist- for funds enabling the tribe into the dense forest to look the canal. St. Andrews was mill, and the few settlers who to liquidate debts to traders. for Indians. It is said that founded in 1850, but the town live for miles around come The Florida Treaty is 1823 some could still be spotted could not compete with Mel- to Hipp’s Mill to have their provided for cession of ances- in Paulding County during After much of the great timber was cleared and the railroad rose to its south, and will be cornmeal ground. Two stores, tral lands, except each part of the canal era. Also watch for abandoned by 1881. a hotel, a blacksmith shop, a these lands as should be allot- moved in, the structures that were vital to the early canal people fishing and swimming towns were demolished and the land claimed for farming. Although it is laid out in tavern and a post office serve ted to the tribes by the United in the canal, as many use the 1854, Melrose will not be- settlers and travelers alike at States. The objective of the The remnants of a couple of locks and aqueducts, a structure waters for recreation. or two, and the cemeteries with stones marking the graves of come much of a town until this location. cession of the Pottawattomies Next, you will pass near the railroad comes through in Much stave timber, cord in 1827 was, so the treaty pre- the canal era pioneers are all that remain of the Miami & Erie Charloe, a village pictur- Canal. Lock 21, located south of Junction, is now part of the 1881. Even earlier, this dock and bolt wood leaves this ca- amble states, to enable the esquely situated between served as a supply spot for the nal port, as well as massive tribe to move as far away as Buckeye Trail. Photo courtesy Paulding County Bicentenni- the canal and the Auglaize al Committee. canal builders. As you pass, ship timber cut by French possible from white men. In River. Canal activities are watch for massive timbers Canadian woodsmen and ex- By: Jane Nice Climb aboard a packet the CHICKASAW Treaty of regularly watched in this banked on its shore, waiting ported to make boat masts in 1832, past calamities and the Paulding County Bicen- boat in the mid-1800s where populated area when Char- to be floated in the canal to Europe, or ships built for use tennial Committee the Wabash & Erie Canal gloomy outlook for the future loe is the county seat, with a ports in Toledo and beyond. by the North in the Civil War. are cited as reasons for tribal Part of a series meets the Miami & Erie in brick courthouse, a hotel and On the waterway, be on Travel south through PAULDING – If you can northeastern Paulding Coun- cessions. stores, and a population of the lookout for the canal Doylestown, named for Sam- The satisfaction derived trace your Paulding County ty. The canal era is booming 400-500. packet Willie, which regular- uel Doyle Sr., who operates a family history to the mid- and you are along for the ride. by the POTTAWATTOMIE Bystanders are entertained ly carries travelers from Mel- packet line that carries mail tribe to making a gift to the 1800s, your roots are likely in Your boat will be pulled along by the passing of vessels such rose to Defiance on Mondays, from Cincinnati to Toledo, palefaces accounted for the the canals, either in their con- by rope attached to horses or as the Arabella, the Polar Star, Wednesdays and Fridays, and owns 240 acres west of cession of the Michigan Road struction or the early settle- mules that walk along a tow- the St. Andrews, the Vettie and to Delphos on Tuesdays, the canal. According to The land in 1826. The Shawnee ments that dotted the routes. path running parallel to the Cook, the Dreadnot and the Thursdays and Saturdays. History of the Maumee Val- Treaty of 1825 indemnified Originally known as the canal at an average speed of Ulazeppa. When two boats The last port on the Miami ley, 1872, Doyle and a part- the Tribe for losses of hunting “Miami Extension Canal” four miles an hour, so as not meet on the waterway, proto- & Erie in Brown Township is ner were the first to establish grounds occupied by home- because it extended the route to damage the canal’s banks. col is for them both to slow to Newburgh, which is spelled a regular packet lines on the steading white settlers. One built between Cincinnati and Being the point where the two miles per hour to safely variety of ways, but it does not canals. Knapp writes, “Sam- the other hand, the Creek Dayton, the Miami & Erie two canals meet, Junction is pass. matter. Most refer to the town uel Doyle was the first to ex- Treaty of 1814 ceded the Canal opened from Dayton bustling. Daily packet lines About a mile south of as “Royal Oak” after A.L. periment with steam on the Creek territories as a “quid to Junction in 1845, cutting a run on both canals, and many Charloe sits Canalport. This Darling, who came from New Miami Canal, having built pro quo” for the cost and in- north and south path in east- passengers are transferred village is more of a “paper York with a stock of supplies in 1845, the propeller ‘Niaga- convenience to the US gov- ern Paulding County through here. Two or three hotels, town,” plotted for home lots to start a grocery store, crude- ra,’ at a cost of $10,000….and ernment in conquering the Auglaize, Brown and Wash- three or four large dry goods and buildings that never ly wrote “Royal Oak Grocery” proved a failure financially.” tribe. By the CHEROKEE ington townships. or grocery stores, and about came. It does, however, serve with a piece of charcoal on a Past Doylestown is a log Treaty made at Doak’s Stand, More than a dozen small half a dozen saloons, as well an important role on the ca- board from a box and hung it and supply depot for the canal the tribe was ceded lands in towns and ports were estab- as a brewery and a distillery nal route besides being an on an oak tree outside of his crews, that will later become Arkansas in return for tribal lished on the canal’s course, serve the public here. export spot for timber. Be- cabin, where he sold groceries the village of Mandale. Next, lands, but when the CHER- and an important part of the Junction’s wharves are tween 1858-1868 large blocks out of the front room. Dar- in the southwestern corner of OKEES attempted to possess Great Black Swamp’s history lined with canal boats load- of magnesium limestone are ling marries Sarah Hoover in Paulding County, less than a their new holdings, citizens – the clearing of the great for- ing and unloading grain and cut into building blocks at 1860, dies two years later in mile from the Putnam Coun- of Arkansas had already oc- ests – rests on these now de- freight. Toll collector James the Noble Stone Quarry and the Civil War, and is buried in ty line, is the village of Ham- cupied these lands. Usually a funct waterways that hauled G. Haley’s office is near the carried to the canal by a half- the Little Auglaize Cemetery. er. Plotted in 1848 with 37 tribe was permitted to hunt in timber, its biggest natural port. Three large grain ware- mile long tramway. View a beautiful stone lots on three streets, Hamer adjacent and ceded land while resource, away to other mar- houses and a gristmill help Canalport was commonly aqueduct near Royal Oak, is Paulding County’s south- unoccupied by white men. kets. manage local commodities, called “Exchange Bridge” or a busy town with a school, ernmost canal town. It has a For a half century the idea church, two stores, a post of- school, a church, a sawmill, a of Indian removal became a fice, a hotel and a wagon shop. general store, a freight ware- mania with some politicians It is also a banking point for house, a blacksmith shop, and and military diplomats. In Look at the timber and a shipping point a post office. the Northwest, the evacua- BIG PICTURE. for lumber, staves, cordwood Next time: The Wabash & tion of Indian land by Gen. and hoop poles. Erie Canal and the Reservoir Harrison was unprecedented. Wave at Captain Gleason War. Within 7 years he had negoti- if you pass him. His steam More information on the ated 8 Indian treaties, which packet carries passengers bicentennial can be found on brought 29 million acres of • Banners and light freight from Royal Facebook at www.facebook. land (mostly in Indiana) un- Oak to Defiance and Delphos com/PauldingCounty200. der white control. at speeds of up to six miles The removal of the In- • Signs per hour. Captain Gleason PAULDING CO. BICENTEN- dian tribes was seldom ac- is known for his punctual NIAL NOTES-INDIAN TREA- complished without great schedule, and once left his TIES AND LAND CESSIONS misery and hardship. When • Posters own wife in Defiance when the POTTAWATTOMIES of she had not returned to the By: Caroline Longardner northern Indiana were re- • Magnets dock at the appointed hour (part 3 of 4) moved to Kansas the rigors of after a shopping expedition. One successful technique the sad journey was unusual- Drift out of Brown and of overcoming tribal opposi- ly severe. More than 1/5 died & More! into Washington Township, tion to a treaty followed a pat- on the trail, with the mortal- and pass Murat, an early ca- tern: (1) incite dissension be- ity particularly heavy on the nal town that is platted in tween factions, (2) recognize aged and children. 1853 with 44 lots on each one for the purpose of accept- The Indian tribes of In- WB side of the canal. The “Knox” ing the treaty, and (3) hold diana made no less than 41 School is located in Murat, as the entire tribe bound by the treaties and the last one was WEST BEND PRINTING & PUBLISHING, INC • 419-258-2000 • [email protected] well as a store and a sawmill. in 1841. The listing of out- Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 9 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 28, 2020 standing negotiators of In- cannot renew their plates. Jeffrey B. Davis, Fort Price Jo Ellen to Price Chad dian treaties in Indiana were On April 20, a resident Wayne, IN; Stop sign; Robert; 11051 Rd 93 Pauld- The West Bend News General Wayne; Gen. Harri- of River Street reported that Guilty; Case was waived by ing Oh 45879; 1.252 acres; son; Gen. Cass; Colonel John she and her boyfriend who defendant Pt E1/2 Sw1/4 Paulding Twp Sudoku Puzzle Tipton, goy. James B. Ray; were living together were Monroe McCoy, Mont- S-10 Jonathan Jennings, and Ben- not getting along and that pelier, OH; Traffic device/ 4/23/20 WR Farms LLC jamin Parke. she wanted him to leave the signs; Guilty; Case was to CTH Rentals LLC; 9194 4 13 (Continued next issue) residence. Both she and the waived by defendant SR 500 Paulding Oh 45879; boyfriend were informed by Yuridiana Toledo, Carol 21.247 acres; Pt Sw1/4 the officer that this was a civ- Stream, IL; Domestic vio- S-21Paulding Twp 7 ANTWERP POLICE il matter. lence; Case dismissed per 4/23/20 WR Farms LLC REPORTS On April 20, there was diversion agreement, with to CTH Rentals LLC; SR 624 a report of a go-cart being prejudice 500; 25.695 acres; Pt Sw1/4 driven in Leinard’s Mobile Gunner L. Kerr, Colum- Sw1/4 S-21Paulding Twp 7 6 5 3 Home Park. It left going bus Grove, OH; Criminal WASHINGTON TWP down Oak Street. The officer damage; Case dismissed per 4/22/20 Defiance Area attempted to locate the go- state, with prejudice; Costs Youth For Christ Inc to 2 5 8 cart in the Village limits, but waived per diversion agree- Fetter Jack L Fetter Karen was unable to find it. This is a ment J; 20700 Rd 48 Grover Hill 8 2 reminder that Leinard’s Mo- Mayah N. Nance, De- Oh 45849; 23.103 acres; Pt bile Home Park is considered fiance, OH; Theft; Case W1/2Ne1/4 Washington Private Property and it’s ille- dismissed per state, with Twp S-20 4 1 gal to operate any go-carts or prejudice; Costs waived per unlicensed vehicles on any diversion agreement RAISING CANE’S OHIO 6 38 roadways. Joshua W. Janes, Van PARTNERS WITH OHSAA On April 21, a resident of Wert, OH; Seat belt/drive; North Gardens Apartments Guilty; Case was waived by COLUMBUS, Ohio – 789 6 On April 7, an owner of a received a call of theft of pre- defendant Restaurant chain Raising Answers to “Sudoku puzzle on Page 11” white Boxer was attempting scription medication. The George Zevgolis, Mon- Cane’s Ohio has entered to catch his dog that escaped case is under investigation. treal, QC; Speed 90/65; into a partnership with the his apartment. 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They are always ready 4/23/20 Ankney Charles April 30, when all Raising found here. have restaurants all over On April 7, a resident re- to serve the residents of the L Ankney Marilyn D to Cane’s restaurants across 641937852WHEN: Thursday, April the world and be the brand ported they lost their dog. Village of Antwerp! Ankney Charles L; 19385 Ohio will donate 15 percent 30, 2020. for quality chicken finger The officer started to locate Rd 1021 Defiance Oh 43512; of sales from 4 p.m. to close 789521364ABOUT RAISING meals, a great crew, cool cul- the dog. About a half hour PAULDING COUNTY COURT 0.145 acres; Lot 15 Ball Sub- to the OHSAA. All sales will CANE’S ture and active community later the resident called back RECORDS div Auglaize Twp S-30 be made at the drive-thru Founded by Todd Graves involvement. More infor- and said they located the 4/23/20 Ankney Charles due to the current corona- in 1996 in Baton Rouge, La., mation is available at rais- dog. Criminal/Traffic Disposi- L Ankney Marilyn D to virus COVID-19 pandemic RAISING CANE’S CHICK- ingcanes.com. On April 7, employees of a tion Ankney Charles L; Rd 1021; that cancelled the OHSAA’s EN FINGERS has more than downtown business reported Aaron Griffiths, Pauld- 0.145 acres; Lot 14 Ball Sub- winter state tournaments of that a customer had called ing, OH; Seat belt/drive; div Auglaize Twp S-30 wrestling, ice hockey and on the phone sounding ag- Guilty; Case was waived by BLUE CREEK TWP basketball along with all VILLAGE OF ANTWERP PUBLIC NOTICES itated and attempted to defendant 4/23/20 Speelman Ken- spring sports. The Council of the Village of Antwerp passed RESOLUTION NO. 2020-01 on neth L Le to Speelman April 20, 2020, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY TO LEVY A threaten. The customer was Shannon T. Ogarzalek, The annual OHSAA REPLACEMENT WITH AN INCREASE OF AN EXISTING TAX IN EXCESS OF contacted by the police. The Evergreen Park, IL; Speed Christopher A; 457 N Sher- scholar-athlete scholar- THE TEN-MILL LIMITATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING AND business was told that if they 77/65; Guilty; Case was man St; 0.2 acres; Lot 32 ship program, which an- OPERATING A CEMETERY (R.C. §§ 5705.03, 5705.19(T), 5705.191, had any future contact with waived by defendant O.p. Scott Vill nually provides more than 5705.192, and 5705.25).” This Resolution declares the necessity of levying a Todd A. Moats, Oak- CRANE TWP $175,000 to college-bound replacement with an increase of an existing tax for maintaining and operating a that customer they should cemetery, which replacement with an increase levy is outside the ten-mill contact the police. wood, OH; Prohibition 4/22/20 Grunden H seniors, had to be cancelled limitation so approval must be certified to the County Auditor and a request On April 11, a resident of ATV; Guilty; Case was Ronald to Home 4 You Llc; this spring due in part to the made of the County Auditor to certify to Council the total current tax valuation of Main Street called in refer- waived by defendant 10884 Rd 192 Cecil Oh OHSAA’s lack of revenue the Village and the dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by one- ence to her boyfriend lock- Antonio David Byndom 45821; 5.924 acres; Pt Ne1/4 from the tournaments. mill. ing himself in the garage and Worley, Fort Wayne, IN; Crane Twp Sec 10 “We cannot begin to The Council of the Village of Antwerp passed ORDINANCE NO. 2020-07 on refusing to leave her home. It Speed 73/55; Guilty; Case 4/23/20 Wr Farms Llc thank Raising Cane’s April 20, 2020, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF was found that both parties was waived by defendant to Cth Rentals Llc; Rd 230; enough for stepping up ORDINANCE NO. 2012-18 ESTABLISHING A REASONABLE METHOD TO 118.979 acres; W1/2Se1/4 PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE OF REGULARLY lived at the home for sever- Courtney J. Bord, An- during these unprecedented SCHEDULED MEETINGS AND TIME, PLACE AND PURPOSE OF SPECIAL al years. Nothing physical derson, IN; Speed 80/65; Less .863A & Sw1/4 Ne1/4 times to help give back to AND EMERGENCY MEETINGS FOR THE VILLAGE OF ANTWERP, OHIO, occurred between the two, Guilty; Case was waived by Crane Twp-Ant Dist S-5 the student-athletes across AND DECLARING THE SAME AN EMERGENCY.” This Ordinance amends simply an argument. It was defendant 4/23/20 Wr Farms Llc Ohio,” said Jerry Snodgrass, Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2012-18 to update the website address for publishing notices of meetings. explained that this was a civ- Arreba T. Jawed, India- to Cth Rentals Llc; Rd 424; executive director of the il matter and one needed to napolis, IN; Speed 100/65; 108.258 acres; Nw1/4 Se1/4 OHSAA. “Our mission at The publication of these Ordinances is by summary only. The complete text of file an eviction notice. Guilty; Case was waived by & W1/2 Ne1/4 S Of River the OHSAA begins with ‘to the Ordinances may be obtained or viewed at the office of the Village of Antwerp On April 16, a resident re- defendant Crane Twp-Ant Dist Sec 17 serve’ and we will be able Fiscal Officer located at 118 North Main Street, Antwerp, Ohio. ported that there was a green Joseph A. Lyon, Sher- 4/22/20 Greenwood to continue to do just that car that was sitting at the idan, IN; Speed 82/65; Dustin to Arnold Keith A with partners like Raising North Garden Apartments Guilty; Case was waived by Arnold Suzanne M; 7923 Rd Cane’s, who are committed LEGAL NOTICE 206 Antwerp Oh 45813; 1.79 without plates. The vehicle defendant to both education and ac- IN THE COURT OF have or was investigated and found Gerald Kehn Jr, Detroit, acres; Ept Spt Sefr1/4 Eof tive lifestyles. We get to see COMMON PLEAS OF may that it was expired, but since MI; Stop sign; Guilty; Case River Crane Twp S-18 firsthand how those two di- PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO have an the BMV is closed people was waived by defendant HARRISON TWP rectly impact communities, Judge: Beckman, Tiffany interest 4/23/20 Harp Elaine L to schools and students across Case No. CI20400 in this Real Wells Fargo Bank NA., as Trustee, Harp James D; 6724 Sr 500 Ohio. We’re really excited Estate Payne Oh 45880; 1.65 acres; to kick off this three-year for Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, KLOPFENSTEIN REPAIR Lot 1 Snellenbergers Parcels Series 2006-NC4 Asset-Backed The Defendants, Julia A. partnership and forge what Pass-Through Certificates, Wagoner and Unknown Spouse, AUTO • TRUCK • FARM • INDUSTRIAL Harrison Twp Sec 25 will be a special effort to PLAINTIFF if any, of Julia A. Wagoner are 4/20/20 Singer Bryan K positively impact students required to answer the Plaintiffs Major & Minor Repairs • Complete Vehicle Maintenance VS Singer Teresa L to Warni- statewide.” Complaint within twenty-eight AC Service & Repair mont Cody J Warnimont Julia A. Wagoner, et al. (28) days after the last date of Currently Raising Canes publication of this notice. In the Diesel Service • Complete Engine Rebuilding Priscilla J; 3017 Rd 96 Payne operates in Central, North- DEFENDANTS, event that the Defendants, Julia DOT Inspections • ASE Certi ed Staff Oh 45880; 1.395 acres; Sw east and Southwest Ohio. The Defendants, Julia A. A. Wagoner and Unknown Cor Sw 1/4 Nw 1/4 Harrison “Active lifestyle and ed- Wagoner and Unknown Spouse, Spouse, if any, of Julia A. Tim & Victor Klopfenstein 19718 Notestine Road Twp Sec 28 ucation are two of our pil- if any, of Julia A. Wagoner, Wagoner failed to respond in the 657-5700 shop Woodburn, IN 46797 whose current addresses are allotted time, judgment by 4/20/20 Paulding County lars of community involve- unknown, will take notice that on default can be entered against Land Reutilization Corpo- ment, when we found out March 25, 2020, the Plaintiff, them for the relief requested in ration to Wilhelm Michael various programming and Wells Fargo Bank N.A., as the Plaintiff's Complaint. EICHER’S WOODWORKING SHOP, LLC I; 126 Ash St; 0.1814 acres; scholarships could be less- Trustee, for Carrington Mortgage Carrie L. Davis (0083281) Lot 126 & E1/2 Vac Alley Loan Trust, Series 2006-NC4 Michael R. Brinkman (0040079) 22319 Ward Rd., Woodburn, IN 46797 • 260-632-1065 ened or taken away due to Asset-Backed Pass-Through Gibson 1St Add Payne Vill cancellations of champion- Certificates , filed its Complaint Yanfang Marilyn Ramirez Now Refacing Old Cabinetry. JACKSON TWP ships from the COVID-19 in Case No. CI 20 040, in the (0074242) Get that New Look you’ve been 4/20/20 SS&S Interior pandemic, we immediately Court of Common Pleas of David W. Cliffe (0059537) dreaming of in your kitchen Specialists Inc to Kennedy reached out to the OHSAA Paulding County, Ohio, seeking Attorney for Plaintiff Reisenfeld a foreclosure of its mortgage & Associates LLC Granite & Formica & Jeffrey A Jr; 1010 Emerald to see how we could help,” interest in the real property Solid Surface Countertops Rd; 0.2721 acres; Lot 5 & Par said Matt Salts, director of located at 205. N Main Street, 3962 Red Bank Road And Much More Behind Lot 5 Noneman Em marketing at Raising Cane’s Grover Hill, OH 45849, Cincinnati, OH 45227 Ac Allot#1 Paulding Village Permanent Parcel No. 26-07- voice: (513) 322-7000 3600 Square Ft. Store & Display Ohio. “We’re committed to 020-00,("Real Estate"), and Furniture Store Hours: PAULDING TWP team up with the OHSAA alleged that the Defendants facsimile: (513) 322-7099 M-F 8-4:30; Sat 8-2:30; Closed Sun 4/22/20 Price G Robert & to help provide support for PAGE 10 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 28, 2020 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] DEFIANCE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND MAYOR ISSUE LOCK- stop to visit. Keep moving. NSCC BOARD APPROVES THE COLLEGE’S No merchandise and wear- DOWN ORDERS - HISTORICAL ARCHIVE ing apparel is to be taken 2020-2023 STRATEGIC PLAN out on approval. Select your purchases carefully and keep them. Do your trading on any week day except on Saturday. Give Saturday to the country people for their trading. 5. The Public Library will remain open as usual. Children under 18 are not allowed to withdraw books. No story and reading hours permitted at the Library. 6. Clubs, no matter what their nature, will cease oper- ations until notice through the press. 7. Children must be kept off the streets at all hours. 8. Where at all possible NSCC President Dr. Michael Thomson discusses NSCC re- order all groceries, meats, mote operations with the Board of Trustees during the pub- etc. by telephone. All meals lic meeting held Friday, April 24 via Zoom conferencing should be taken at home technology. wherever possible. The Northwest State“We will celebrate the accom- 9. Doors of all business Community College Board plishments of our learners on houses must be kept open of Trustees met in regular May 9, as scheduled. Instead for ventilation. session on Friday, April 24 of gathering personally, we 10. Avoid crowds and in a virtual meeting, using will use the technological congestions of people. Zoom technology as the Col- tools available to provide our There is a saying that Sol- of 1918 was in vast contrast churches, theaters, moving 11. Lodges and frater- lege operates remotely due learners with an experience omon uses in the book of to 2020. The development of picture shows and all plac- nal organizations will limit to COVID-19. As part of the that honors their hard work Ecclesiastes, “What has been public health nurses, health es of amusement and en- their meetings to business meeting, the Board approved and achievements. I espe- will be again, what has been education, personal hygiene, tertainment are to remain meetings, and the officers the College’s 2020-2023 Stra- cially appreciate that ODHE done will be done again; and advancements in vac- closed. only will be in attendance. tegic Plan. The new plan suc- Chancellor Randy Gardner there is nothing new under cines and epidemiology all 2. Public and private 12. Pool rooms may re- ceeds the 2016-2020 plan, is speaking to us as we cele- the sun.” Many of us are ex- came as a result of this de- dances, parties, entertain- main open, but billiard, pool which is set to expire June 30, brate the 50th Commence- periencing this pandemic as structive virus. ments and public gatherings and card tables must be cov- 2020. ment anniversary. We would something new, but in the Since the image is some- of every nature are prohibit- ered and no games of any CHARTING A COURSE ask the communities to help grand scheme of this world, what difficult to read, the ed. kind are permitted. Propri- FOR SUSTAINED EXCEL- us celebrate our learner’s ac- pandemics have come and Orders For Public Guidance 3. All funerals must be etors will see to it that there LENCE complishments as you learn gone throughout history. For are listed below for your pe- private and funeral services is no loitering in their places NSCC President Dr. Mi- more in the days ahead.” Rob- example, the above picture rusal. must not exceed 45 minutes. nor at the entrances to them. chael Thomson noted that the bin Wilcox, NSCC Executive is a Public Health Order for Orders For Public Guid- 4. When shopping in the 13. Loitering in or about strategic planning committee Foundation Director, noted the City of Defiance during ance stores, take only such adult a saloon strictly forbidden. has done extensive work to the date of the virtual Schol- the Influenza Pandemic During the Influenza Ep- person with you as are ab- Patrons are allowed five develop a new strategic plan, arship Awards event is not of 1918. It was provided to idemic solutely necessary. Leave minutes to visit a bar room. which includes representa- yet determined, adding “Our West Bend News by Lou- Issued by The Board of the children at home. The No free lunch of any kid is tion from all College gover- Community is dedicated to is Simonis. This pandemic Health of the City of Defi- morning hours are the best to be served at the bar. All nance committees. As part education and it is demon- was a tragic piece of history ance, December 12th, 1918 hours for the shopper. Avoid eating must be done int he of the process, an environ- strated through their contin- killing 25-50 million people 1. Public and parochi- the afternoon rush. Do your restaurant of the room and mental scan was completed uous outpouring of financial around the world. The world al schools, Sunday schools, buying quickly and do not at the tables only. No drinks in the areas of demographics, support. A BIG thanks to are to be served with lunch- political and social values, ed- our area Businesses, Donors, es. All drinking vessels used ucation and technology and Alumni and Faculty & Staff.” in saloons must be cleansed economics and labor markets Wilcox confirmed that over in clean running water. to inform the creation of a $650,000 in scholarship dol- 14. Don’t spit on the side- new strategic plan. Thomson lars are set to be awarded to walk. There is a $5.00 fine noted, “Because of the strong approximately 300 students against this offense and the work of our stakeholders, we during the 2020 NSCC event. police have orders to arrest have a very solid strategic ENROLLMENT AND offenders. You can look for plan. As we build our tactical ACCREDITATION the enforcement of this ordi- plan, we will incorporate the Todd Hernandez, Execu- nance and you will be fined impact of recent events into tive Vice President at NSCC, upon conviction. specific action steps that will then shared an update with 15. The general rules for serve our community well as the Board regarding enroll- health and the care of in- we face the ‘new normal’ that ment and accreditation. Her- fluenza patients must be ob- lies ahead. NSCC is commit- nandez said, “The college fac- served. It is necessary that ted to listening to and serving ulty, staff, and administration each inhabitant of the city the 77,000 families in North- has performed wonderfully of Defiance must do his or west Ohio to keep our com- in regards to supporting our her full share to help break munities strong.” learners with advising, tech- the influenza. Everything The next steps in the pro- nology, and flexibility during depends on the wholeheart- cess are developing teams and this crisis. In fact, the vast ed support our people will activities to create and exe- majority of our learners will give this order of the Board cute a tactical plan that will complete classes this term of Health. If these instruc- help the College realize these and remain on their academ- tion are ignored, more dras- five strategic goals, which are ic journey. The college is still tic measures will be put into represented by foundational projecting an enrollment in- effect. pillars (see graphic below): crease this academic year.” 16. These rules are subject 1. Pillar One: Life Chang- Hernandez also mentioned to change at any time. ing Education (high-quality, that the Higher Learning By Order of the Board of transformative and safe edu- Commission (HLC), NSCC’s Health, J.D. Westrick, MD, cational environments) accrediting body, was sched- Health Officer; W. Guy H. 2. Pillar Two: Learning uled to perform a compre- Kirtley, Mayor for All (collaborative partner- hensive review as part of the Many of these directives ships) College’s 10-year cycle in Oc- should sound familiar since 3. Pillar Three: Organi- tober, 2020. Due to the college we have been living them for zational Excellence (for a sus- shifting mission in support of about 6 weeks now. Basic hy- tainable and high-performing the public health crisis, the gienic and distancing mea- organization) HLC approved a request to sures to stop the spread are 4. Pillar Four: Empow- postpone the visit to Febru- still the best course of action ered Team (sustained positive ary, 2021. — they worked in 1918 and culture, fulfilling mission) In other Board action: they will work again in 2020. 5. Pillar Five: Engaged • Approved the promotion The CDC advises peo- Community (continue to of Jennifer Thome to Interim ple keep a 6 feet distance strengthen stakeholder and Chief Fiscal and Administra- between people, limit any community relationships) tive Officer non-essential activities, eat MAJOR EVENTS GO- • Approved the employ- health meals, and get suffi- ING ON AS SCHEDULED, ment of Madline Fagan, cient exercise. IN A VIRTUAL WAY Assistant-Financial Aid, Dr. Thomson also pro- and Isaac Benner, Resource Let West Bend News an- vided some updates on up- Counselor-Financial Aid nounce your engagement, coming scheduled events at • Approved the applica- wedding or anniversary. It’s the College – Scholarship tion process for NSCC to join only $6 per column for the Awards Night and Spring the “Achieving the Dream” photo and the announce- Commencement. On Com- Network through the Col- ment is community news. mencement, Thomson noted: lege’s Graduation Pathways Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 11 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 28, 2020 to Success Initiative, using AUDIT FINDS VILLAGE OF heart,” explained Gary M. Sudoku solution

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grief. earned through sacrifice, we 2000. 13 ing shelving, Heavy Duty market leadership structure and domestic workers4 that Those interested must call will pursue those individ- 10” TOOL SHOP com- (419) 238-9223 Ex. 1114 to get Steel, gray. Came out of provides. The Premier Bank may be available and eligible uals to ensure they pay for pound miter saw for sale. RAM Cargo van. $165obo. name and brand are a reflec- to transfer to other U.S. ag- the access codes to join online the damage caused by their $75. 419 -258- 0127. or by phone. 419-258-2000. tion of our commitment to ricultural sector employers selfish acts.” 3TB Western Digital helping customers, employ- to fulfill critical workforce The goal of the monthly From January 2010 to DEADLINE FOR THE “Hope for Tomorrow” group harddrive, 64MB Cache, ees and our communities needs within the U.S. under August 2016, Pamela Idle WD Black, Mac or Win- CLASSIFIEDS IS MON- achieve their best.” existing regulatory authority is to empower the griev- falsified her bi-weekly pay- DAYS AT 12 NOON! ing with a new perspective dows. $45. 419-258-2000 Additional details of the during the COVID-19 pan- roll time sheets to included new brand will continue to demic. through sharing with others EMS runs, short transports, 1TB Western Digital GAS WEED EATER Trim- in similar circumstances. hard drive, 64MB Cache, mer FOR SALE. Remington be developed and released in “Ensuring minimal dis- and long transports that the coming months. ruption for our agricultural The group normally meets either did not occur, or for WD Blue. $20 obo. 419- Rustler 2560. Lightly used monthly on the first Wednes- 258-2000. for 1 season. $45 w/2 gal. About First Federal Bank workforce during these un- which there were no under- and Home Savings Bank. certain times is a top prior- day at CHP Home Care & lying EMS billing records. (2) 8GB RAM Modules, gas can. 419-258-2000. Hospice in Paulding. First Defiance Finan- ity for this administration,” Also, no knowledgeable su- Corsair Value Select, NEED SIGNS NOW? cial Corp. (Nasdaq: FDEF), Secretary Perdue said. “Presi- pervisor approved her time DDR3 1333 Mhz, Sold Get plastic, metal, post- headquartered in Defiance, dent Trump knows that these sheets. Her falsifications led as pair (16GB total) $35. ers and more! Call 419- Ohio, is the holding com- workers are critical to main- It’s a to the village overpaying her 419-258-2000. 258-2000 pany for First Federal Bank taining our food supply and $31,305. of the Midwest and First our farmers and ranchers Auditors found that Craig Insurance Group. Unit- are counting on their ability timesheets or approved the The combined 77 branch- Idle, Pamela’s husband, also ed Community Financial to work. We will continue to overpayments with such es will begin adopting the falsified his bi-weekly pay- Corp. merged with First work to make sure our supply Seller’s knowledge. Premier Bank name and roll timesheets during this Defiance Financial Corp. on chain is impacted as mini- Auditor Faber issued new branding in June with period. The timesheets, January 31, 2020. The com- mally as possible.” Call Today findings for recovery against the transition being com- Market! which Pamela approved, in- bined organization operates “American farmers and all three individuals in favor plete by mid-July. “Whether and I will get cluded EMS runs and trans- 77 branches, 12 loan offices ranchers are at the frontlines of the Village of Union City our customers walk into a ports that never occurred and 3 wealth offices in Ohio, of maintaining the nation’s Results for You! Fire/Rescue Fund. The total First Federal Bank branch or lacked supporting docu- Michigan, Indiana, Penn- food supply,” Secretary Scalia amount in findings for re- or a Home Savings Bank Becky mentation. This resulted in sylvania, and West Virgin- said. “In these unprecedented covery is $75,835. branch today, they know Strickler, the village overpaying him ia. Currently, 33 branches, times, it is critical for them they can count on us to pro- Realtor® $33,240. 3 wealth offices and 11 loan to have the workforce they vide them with the banking Also during this peri- FIRST FEDERAL BANK AND production offices continue need. This new partnership 888.766.8627 products and services they od, Brian Stump falsified HOME SAVINGS BANK AN- to operate as Home Savings between USDA and DOL will 419.769.1157 need and greet them with his weekly timesheets to NOUNCE UPCOMING NAME Bank. help support our farmers, familiar, friendly faces who [email protected] include runs that never oc- ranchers, and American fam- curred or didn’t have any CHANGE TO PREMIER have their best interest at www.realtyfive.com ilies.” documentation. The village BANK overpaid him $11,290. In all three of these cases, First Federal Bank of no documentation existed the Midwest (“First Federal to support that the Village Bank”) and Home Savings 503 Jefferson Ave.• Defiance, OH 43512 Council was aware that the Bank, announced the up- “We Choose to Give” individuals falsified their coming unification of their banking businesses under the new name of Premier Paulding County Bank. This announcement Veterans' Service Office was planned as part of the strategic merger and up- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Paulding County Veterans’ Service Office is making precautionary changes to our office procedures. Effective, coming integration of the March 17, until further notice, we will not be allowing any non-scheduled two bank systems set to be walk in meetings. We will be available Tuesday–Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 complete in July of this year. p.m. for appointments only.Youmustscheduleanappointmentbycalling At that time, both banks 419-399-8285 or email: [email protected]. will begin operating under Any claim-related issues are also appointment only, and financial the name Premier Bank. assistancewillbeconductedoverthetelephone.Paperworkwillbepicked “I’m truly excited to up when scheduled. announce this upcoming Asofnow,theonlychangetoourtravelpolicyisthattravelslipsarenoin name change that will bring persondropoffs.Theymustbeplacedinthemailboxoutsidethedoorof our office at 810 E. Perry St., Paulding,ormailedto: together all of our branch- es under one brand,” stated P.O. Box 215, Paulding, OH 45879 Donald P. Hileman, CEO VeteranswhoareinneedofaridetotheVAcancallourofficeandwillbe of First Federal Bank and scheduled through the Senior Center. You must give advanced notice of at Home Savings Bank. “We least one week. This service is for scheduled appointments through the VA onlyandNOTforwhenaveteranissimplynotfeelingwell.Ifyouare achieved our goal of select- feelingunwellforanyreason,pleasecancelyourappointmentwithusand ing a name that represents call your physician directly. and honors the commit- Thank you, ment both banks have made Jonathon Lichty, VSO to our customers and com- [email protected] munities by providing the Carol Kortokrax, Admin. best in financial partner- [email protected] ships for over a century.”

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New Haven left outside the containers. further information, please will continue to follow the Additionally, workers will contact Elizabeth Hoffman guidance from the State of not pick up personal con- at the Mayor’s Office at 748- Indiana and CDC to ensure tainers, yard waste, bags, 7019. the health and safety of our boxes, or bulk items. We are employees and the public. continuing to suspend the LIONS CLUB DONUT DAYS TEMPORARY CLO- large item and bulk stick- SERVING THE COMMUNITY SURES TO THE PUBLIC er program for the month THROUGH MAY 8, 2020 of May. Please do not place The Woodburn Lions Club Utility Payments: The any items at your curb that will be holding two Donut City of New Haven Utility do not fit in the 96-gallon Days in May. On Saturday Office continues to be closed dumpster as they will not be May 9th, we will be making to the public. We are urging picked up. donuts from 7:00–11:00 a.m. you to use one of the pay- New Haven: We have or until we run out. We will ment options below: many government services be located by the Woodburn • Pay online on our web- available online at www. Plaza. We are asking for a site (www.newhaven.in.gov) newhaven.in.gov including free will donation if you wish. The photography for this award winning project was shot locally by Erika Pease Photography • By phone (1-866-670- utility bill payments, per- and the agency was West Bend Printing with Sarah Klingler, the graphic designer. 100% of all money collected 3036) mitting and access to City will be donated to the Wood- • Check or money order Council and Board of Public Paulding Putnam Electric ly hit home as a reminder why the country. PPEC’s listing burn Community Food Bank can be mailed or placed in Works meetings. to assist them in serving the Cooperative (PPEC) recent- we all need to keep safety top can be found under category the drive up drop box If you have any questions ly took a first-place gold title of mind.” 14 here. needs in the Woodburn o Drive up drop box lo- or non-emergency issue, Community. We asking you in the National Rural Elec- In addition, PPEC’s line- NRECA represents more cated in the east parking lot please contact the City of tric Cooperative Associa- men have signed pledges than 900 consumer-owned, to limit your family to two o Mail to PO BOX 570, New Haven at (260) 748- dozen so that we can serve tion’s Spotlight on Excellence committing themselves to not-for-profit electric cooper- New Haven, IN, 46774 7000 or by email at info@ Awards for the “Best Indi- safe protocol and tailgates atives, public power districts, more families. Drive thru and • We offer auto debit, a newhaven.in.gov. walk up service will be avail- vidual Ad” category. The ad before each job, and they reg- and public utility districts in free and convenient month- We appreciate the public campaign featured four PPEC ularly attend safety meetings the United States. able. ly service support and patience as we We will also be making linemen during intimate mo- and trainings from PPEC’s Paulding Putnam Electric We want to continue pro- prepare and navigate this ments with their families, re- Ohio and Indiana state- Cooperative is proud to serve donuts on Saturday, May 23. viding the best service we ever-changing situation. Be From 7:00–11:00 a.m. at the vealing the message that they wide organizations. During more than 12,900 members in can and will maintain reg- sure to visit the City of New work safe so they can go home the Coronavirus pandemic, Paulding, Putnam, Defiance, same location. Proceeds will ular hours (8:00 am – 12:00 Haven Facebook page for benefit Woodlan 6th Grade to their families every day. PPEC has prioritized safety Van Wert, and Allen coun- noon, 1:00pm – 5:00pm) to updated information. The ads were run on bill- by deploying a limited staff ties in Ohio, and Adams and project, Mrs.Price’s class, answer your phone calls and Centers for Disease Con- to help fund the “Wishing boards last year in Paulding rotation in late March, with Allen counties in Indiana. e-mails. Thank you for your trol & Prevention: Center and Putnam counties, as employees rotating between Since 1935, our not-for-profit Rock” to be located at the cooperation and under- We will continue to fol- Woodburn Plaza. Drive thru well as in the cooperative’s office and remote work. So- model has allowed us to pro- standing. low the CDC to ensure the monthly magazines, Ohio cial distancing protocols are vide affordable, reliable, and and walk up service will be Office of Mayor Steven health and safety of city em- available. Thank you for help- Cooperative Living and In- in place, employee’s tempera- safe power to rural areas with S. McMichael, 815 Lincoln ployees and the public. This diana Connection, and on tures are recorded daily, and pride. ing the Lion’s Club in helping Highway East • New Haven, is our top priority. You can serve the community. social media. Other internal frequently touched surfac- Indiana 46774 (260) 748- visit their website at www. employees were also featured es are sanitized often. CEO CITY OF NEW HAVEN 7070 • www.NewHaven. with their families. George Carter’s wife, Debbie, UPDATES ON CITY IN.gov Featured linemen includ- even made masks for employ- SERVICES & BUILDING Community Center: ed Paulding native Corbin ees who wanted one. ACCESS DUE TO COVID-19 The Community Center in Rhonehouse and his infant Send PPEC your New Haven continues to be son, Luke; Paulding native COVID-19 safety photos to closed to the public. This Zak Kauser and his wife, Me- be featured online! includes the Fitness Center, INC. gan; Antwerp native Brandon PPEC wants to extend the Senior Room and public Burelison and his family; campaign to the communi- meeting rooms. The City of and Columbus Grove native ty posing the same question: New Haven Park Office will 260-249-4421 Andrew Hermiller and his What (or who) is YOUR rea- not be open to the public but family. The campaign was or- son why you’re being safe will take telephone calls. For Joshua Garmater ganized by PPEC’s Marketing during COVID-19? Why are any questions, please con- [email protected] and Economic Development you wearing a mask, social tact the Park Office at (260) Manager Erika Willitzer of distancing, or taking other 749-2212. Cecil, Ohio, and Communi- virus protection measures? New Haven Police De- cations Coordinator Saman- Send your photo to Samantha partment: The Police Train- tha Kuhn of Defiance, Ohio. Kuhn at [email protected] to ing Room at New Haven “Safety is always our main be featured online! City Hall continues to be priority here at Paulding Put- More information about closed to the public. This nam Electric Cooperative be- the award New Haven, Indiana – As includes all public group cause we want each and every The Spotlight on Excel- the Coronavirus (COVID meetings. Fingerprinting one of our employees to make lence Awards program recog- 19) continues to dominate will no longer be performed it home safe to their families nizes a body of outstanding the news, the City of New until further notice. We are every day,” says CEO George work in 16 categories pro- Haven is extending the encouraging the public not Carter. “It’s a team effort. We duced by electric cooperative closure of City Hall to the to come into the office in are a family-oriented cooper- communication and market- public till Friday, May 8, person to protect the com- ative, and this campaign real- ing professionals from across 2020. All essential person- munity and staff so that we nel will continue to report can continue business as to work. This includes pub- usual. Background checks ATTENTION PAULDING COUNTY lic safety (Police/Fire/EMS) that can be completed on- along with other Depart- line at https://www.in.gov/ We need to work together to help keep ment Heads, other Senior ai/appfiles/isp-lch/. all of us safe. Please communicate the Staff, and most full-time Fire/EMS: The Training employees. We will contin- room will not be available symptoms you are experiencing to the ue to monitor COVID 19 to the public. Member of the following agencies: and take additional action public are not able to walk- as needed. We will contin- in and have their blood • 1st Responders ue to follow guidelines and pressure checked. recommendations from the New Haven Planning During initiating of contact or Spring Fling local health department Department: The Planning 911 call along with state and federal Department will contin- experts and authorities. ue to accept applications Upon entering your residence LOAN BLOWOUT! Earlier this month, we for Improvement Location launched the Neighbor Permits and other planning Helpline. If you need help services. Applications may • Hospital or clinic locations All Consumer Loan base rates or would like to volunteer be obtained online at www. During initiation of contact, (excluding any real estate loan) to help a neighbor, please newhaven.in.gov. Payment call 748-7079 or email us at may be made via check at please call facilities prior to will be reduced 0.50% as of MARCH 23 [email protected]. the utility drop box Attn: your arrival and continuing through May 1, 2020. We continue to encour- Planning Department. Upon entering a hospital or age everyone to remain pro- New Haven City Coun- active and prepared. As a re- cil and Board of Public clinic location. New Money only. Preferred member pricing only available minder all essential services Works: We will update the up to 0.25% APR rate reduction. Offer subject to change of the city of New Haven without notice. city’s facebook page with all HELP US PROTECT THOSE WORKING TO continue to operate includ- scheduling changes. In the ing our 911 dispatch center, event of the need of either HELP YOU! Police, Fire and EMS. If you of these meetings the pub- have an emergency call 911. lic will be able to watch via Woodburn Branch 260.632.4245 For non-emergency, you can facebook live, as City Hall Grabill Branch 260.627.2111 reach the New Haven Police www.financialpartnersfcu.org will continue to be closed to Department at 260- 748- the public.