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Newsstand price: $.25 PRSRT STD U. S. Postage Paid Paulding, OH 45879 Permit No. 75 VOLUME 3 – ISSUE 45 Serving All of Paulding County and Surrounding Areas - (419) 258-2000 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2007 OUR VETERANS DE- Over the years, the state of in Ohio, aimed at not only brave and selfl ess men and UNITED WAY OF PAULDING Ohio has done a number of honoring our military men women. Th at is why these SERVE THANKS YEAR things to recognize Ohio’s and women, but bolstering eff orts should continue. NEEDS YOUR HELP! AROUND military personnel and Ohio’s economy as well. America is the greatest thank them for their ser- First, the bill would ex- country in the world, and Capitol Letters weekly vice to our country. For ex- empt military pensions we must not overlook the column by: State Senator ample, since 1992, the state from the state’s income tax. role our military heroes Steve Buehrer has honored our service Currently, 35 other states ex- have played in making it On the east lawn of the men and women through empt all or part of military great. Th ey have not only Statehouse in Columbus the Ohio Veterans Hall of pensions from their state made the ultimate sacrifi ce stands a simple, yet pow- Fame. What makes the Hall income tax, causing many to protect our soil and pre- erful tribute to the brave unique is that inductees are Ohio soldiers to leave aft er serve our nation’s ideals, but and dedicated service of chosen not only for their their service is complete to aft er their service, have be- thousands of Ohio military military credentials, but also live in a more tax-friendly men and women who have their impact on their com- state. Th ese are men and (Continued on Page 3) laid their lives on the line munities. Th e 2007 class of women who have not only VETERANS’ DAY ASSEMBLY in defense of our freedom veterans, which includes a put their life on the line in and way of life. Surrounded gentleman from the 1st Sen- defense of our country, but AT THE ANTWERP SCHOOL by the hustle and bustle of ate District, Terry L. Maris carry with them tremendous Antwerp Local School will downtown and the green of Hardin County, an army skills that would contribute grass of the Capitol lawn, be hosting a Veterans’ Day As- veteran during the Vietnam greatly to the growth and sembly on Tuesday, Novem- Th e United Way of Paulding County has a Campaign every stands two stone walls, part War, will be inducted in a success of our economy. A year to raise funds to help people in the community. Th e do- ber 13 starting at 1:30 p.m. in of the area known as the ceremony on November 8 in similar measure was intro- nated amount has only come to about 10% of the goal. Th e the main gymnasium. Larry Ohio Veterans Plaza. Th ese Columbus. duced in the Senate earlier sign is coming down soon, but the campaign will continue. walls are inscribed with let- Wirtz, a retired social studies Be sure to check out the form at the bottom of this page. All Th e General Assem- this year, Senate Bill 19. teacher from Crown Point, ters written by Ohio soldiers bly has also taken steps to In an eff ort to ease the proceeds given in Paulding County stay in Paulding Coun- to their families in the midst Indiana, will be conducting ty. honor Ohio veterans and transition for Ohio veterans most of the ceremony. Th is of battle. Th ey bring to light improve benefi ts for mili- from their military service the emotional diffi culties assembly is open to the pub- tary personnel and their back into a civilian career, lic. Veterans are encouraged please deliver it to a Scout, the of war, while showing the FLAG CEREMONY TO families. Th rough the years, this veterans legislative to attend. Th ose attending American Legion or bring it strength of our service men we have extended scholar- package would also give sol- BE HELD IN ANT- to the park that day. should use the north parking and women in the face of ship opportunities to Ohio diers returning home from lot and come in the northwest WERP adversity. Th e monument soldiers, provided tax re- service, a six-month win- set of double doors. is also an important re- lief for Ohio troops serv- dow to renew any profes- Sunday, November 11, Did you know? Your minder that our military ing overseas and benefi ts to sional licenses that may have 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the park ad is always featured on is more than soldiers, they the families of those who expired. In addition, the bill INTERNET in Antwerp the Boy Scouts, the internet—even in past are fathers, mothers, sons, lost their life in battle. In would waive probate court Troop 143, will hold a fl ag issues. What an original daughters, neighbors and SAFETY SEMINAR addition, lawmakers have costs, which can total up to At Antwerp School Auditeria burning ceremony. If any- idea!!! friends—people who de- worked to honor the contri- $500, for military families Dec 1st from 11:00 - 12:00 one would like to retire a fl ag serve honor, thanks and rec- www.westbendnews.net butions of veterans through who have a loved one killed Pre-registration cost is $15 for ognition year around. various memorials, highway in action. one adult or $20 for a family. Since 1964 • “Still Serving” November 11 is Veterans naming projects and special Th e state has taken im- Call 419-258-1019 Dr. David Hughes Day, and in communities license plates. Most recent- portant steps to honor and or email across the state, people will ly, the House introduced a assist our veterans over the [email protected] “THE COUNTRY CHIROPRACTOR” gather at local parades and multi-faceted proposal to years, but the truth is we can Registration that day will 935 W. Wayne St. • Paulding, Ohio 45879 veterans’ ceremonies to pay Phone: 419-399-4931 • Toll Free: 1-877-399-4931 improve veterans’ benefi ts never do enough for these be $20/adult & $25/family homage to our war heroes. between 10:30 & 10:45 Hours: Appointments Pretty in Pink Pajama Party! Mon: 9-11 4-6 Preferred MerillatFLOORING Wed: 9-11 4-6 Fax: In memory of Elaine Manz Fri: 9-11 4-6 419-399-5452 TOP BRAND FLOORING • Vinyl • Carpet Girls of All Ages Invited “Famous for Results” • Laminate • Hardwood November 17, 2007 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Antwerp Conservation Club • Ceramic Tile @ the Paulding Elementary Cafeteria • Financing Available Adults (18 & up): $10.00 Kids (4-17): $5.00 3 & under Free! November 11th, 1pm – TURKEY SHOOT 419-784-0300 An adult must accompany children 7886 SR 66 North, Defi ance • Still Card shoot Tickets available at the door. • 10 bird trap events 1.5 Mi. N. of Mall beside Van Castle • Rim re Ri e Shoot (3 shots) at the Antwerp Conservation Club We Buy Old Gold KROUSE CHIROPRACTIC Located on CR53. TURN YOUR OLD GOLD 110 West Oak St. • Payne, OH 49 North out of Antwerp, turn right on 3rd road (220). Go 1½ Chiropractic Care Vitamins and Minerals miles to CR 53 and turn left, go about ½ mile on the right. 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"# $!%&' ()#*%+%%+ ,, PAGE 2 – WEST BEND NEWS – NOVEMBER 7, 2007 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] OBITUARIES on Th ursday, November 8, dren; 12 great-grandchildren; Donald of Antwerp and Da- I would be crazier. road map. 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Smith & a brother: Jerry L. Keener of vid (Chris) of Bryan; sisters: I’d be less hygienic. If I had my life to live over Robert “Joker” Laney, Brown Funeral Home, Hicks- Butler, IN; two sisters: Deloris Ginger Kruyd of Orlando and I would talk out loud to I would start barefooted ear- Sr., 64, of Hicksville, died on ville. Brian Wilcox, Coburn Inlow of Fort Wayne, IN and Roberta Hastings of Flint, myself more oft en without lier in the spring and stay that Sunday, November 4, 2007 Corners Church of Christ, Shirley Fritz of Hicksville. MI; brothers: Frank Murphy feeling foolish. way later in the fall. at Parkview Hospital, Fort will offi ciate. Visitation will She was preceded in death of Key West, FL and Larry of I would watch more sun- I would ride more merry- Wayne, IN. be on Wednesday, November by her husband; and a daugh- Orlando, FL; 15 grandchil- sets, skip more stones, and go-rounds and fewer eleva- He was born on September 7 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m.