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MELROSE LOSES LANDMARK iAB FINANCIAL BANK TERRY WEHRKAMP IN- PAULDING COUNTY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION WELCOMES FEE & DUCTED INTO OHIO STATE AWARDS YEARLY SCHOLARSHIP HILLYARD AS TRUST UNIVERSITY ANIMAL SCI- DINER ENCES HALL OF FAME ADMINISTRATORS The Ohio State University iAB Financial Bank is Department of Animal Sci- pleased to welcome David A. ences celebrated the achieve- Fee and Rebecca A. Hillyard ments of those who have as Trust Administrators in enhanced student education iAB’s Wealth Management and enriched the animal sci- division. ences industry through the annual Evening of Excellence program at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Cen- ter. This year, the Department The Paulding County Hospital Foundation awarded their inducted Mr. Terry Weh- yearly scholarships to local seniors interested in the health rkamp, Director of Live Pro- care field. The recipients for 2016 are: Emilee Ringler (Pauld- duction for Cooper Farms ing High School), daughter of Rebecca Ringler. Emilee plans and an industry leader, into on attending The University of Saint Francis majoring in the Animal Science Hall of Nursing. Kiana Recker (Antwerp High School), daughter The day started off so nor- Fire Chief, Kenny Thomas, a Fame. Recipients of the An- of Lisa and Dennis Recker. Kiana plans on attending IPFW mal in the small Paulding call came in for a fire—nearly imal Science Hall of Fame majoring in Nursing. Estie Sinn (Wayne Trace High School), County town. Though there an hour after it closed from recognition are not only daughter of Perry and Annette Sinn. Estie plans on attend- are not too many businesses lunch. He drove there with honored for their individual ing Miami University majoring in Speech Pathology and Au- in Melrose, one that is well the firefighters and were the success but also their com- diology. Each scholarship recipient was awarded $1,000.00 known in the region is Uncle first to arrive at the location. mitment to their family, local to further their education. Fudd’s Diner. It’s been pleas- Quickly, the Oakwood community, and the broader ing to customers for years Fire Department moved on Dave Fee comes to iAB realm of the animal indus- manages the teams caring for what sets Terry apart from while also providing jobs. the scene with hoses, break- Wealth Management with tries. Mr. Wehrkamp earned all three species and the feed other successful individuals On Friday, April 8 about ing the windows and flooding 30 years’ experience in Trust his induction into the Hall of production. In his time at is his willingness to give free- 10 minutes ’til 2 in the after- the structure with water. At Administration and Wealth Fame through his continued Cooper Farms, the company ly of his time to outside orga- noon, according to Oakwood one point he thought they had Management. Prior to that, leadership in the agricultural has seen tremendous growth nizations at the state, region- the fire nearly under control. his background as a licensed community and support of in all areas, has evolved into al, and community level. Mr. Suddenly, the fire reached CPA with experience in tax the next generation of animal one of the largest vertically Wehrkamp has a consistent into the ceiling, catching and estate planning makes scientists. integrated turkey, swine and history of support for 4-H and some kind of flammable ma- him an invaluable partner to “Terry is very deserving egg producing companies in FFA youth activities. In addi- terial and causing the flames iAB clients looking to make of this honor,” said Dr. Hen- the U.S. tion, he is a strong supporter to proliferate. the best use of their funds in ry Zerby, Chair of the OSU “Through his over 30 years of the OSU Department of (Continued to Page 2) planning for their future. He Department of Animal Sci- at Cooper Farms, Terry has Animal Sciences and has giv- graduated from Indiana-Pur- ences. “His actions and con- excelled in his career in ev- en numerous invited lectures BOB'S due University Fort Wayne tributions in supporting the ery position and through and facilitated many depart- IT’S TIME FOR with a Bachelors’ degree in continued development of each promotion,” said Gary mental student internships RESTAURANT Business. In addition to his Cooper Farms and the agri- in Woodburn has now added Cooper, COO of Cooper at Cooper Farms. Wehrkamp REGISTRATION! work with iAB Wealth Man- cultural industry in general Farms. “It is very to good to was awarded the OSU College agement customers, Dave Ann’s Bright Beginnings PIZZA & make him a role model and a know that his exemplary and (Continued to Page 3) enjoys giving back to his leader for many of us to fol- passionate service toward Preschool, Ltd. GRINDERS community. 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Stoller age 88 of Understanding that es- • Test recipes and specif- “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 CENTER DINING CENTER tablishes a framework for ic products amongst Cuban at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient wounds you have been healed.” —I Peter 2:24 MENU 4/13 - 4/19 sharing ideas and research consumers of all ages, with Hospice Defiance, Ohio. between the two countries. the goal of increasing prod- She was born November 16, Secretary Vilsack also has uct development and accep- 1927 in Van Wert County, Ohio 4/13 – Beef stroganoff invited Minister Rodriguez tance. the daughter of the late Albert over egg noodles, brussel and Ethel (Walker) Sites. On to join on a visit to one of • Conduct consumer sprouts, stewed tomatoes, USDA’s Climate Sub Hubs tracking studies to measure December 20, 1947 she married banana, dinner roll, milk Justus “Jud” R. Stoller who died in Puerto Rico in late May, attitudes when it comes to January 8, 2011. 4/14 – Pork cutlet, cheesy where USDA researchers are a specific commodity and She was a homemaker, Girl mash potatoes, cauliflow- studying the effects of cli- consumption and to identi- Scout leader, 4-H advisor, elec- er, sherbet, apple cranberry mate change in the subtrop- fy consumer groups based tion precinct worker for Pauld- salad, dinner roll, milk ical region and strategies for on their behavior, attitudes, ing Township and she was well 4/15 – Liver & onions, mitigating these effects. and purchasing habits for a known for cake baking and can- mashed potatoes, wax “Recognizing the im- dy making. She was a member particular commodity. beans, apple juice, pineap- portance of agriculture in The visit to the Puerto of the Latty Apostolic Christian ple tidbits, dinner roll, milk; Church of Latty, Ohio. the United States and Cuba, Rico Sub Hub would allow Liver alt: Swiss steak USDA is advancing a new USDA and Cuba’s Ministry She is survived by a son, 4/18 – Hamburger gravy, Donald (Gail) Stoller of Pauld- partnership for the 21st of Agriculture to exchange ing; two daughters, Teresa Ry- mashed potatoes, seasoned century between our two information on climate walski of Toledo, and Rhonda carrots, ambrosia, goldfish countries,” said Vilsack. change as it relates to tropi- (Scott) Gerber of Kokomo; a crackers, biscuit, milk “U.S. producers are eager cal forestry and agriculture, sister: Joan Schaberg of Van 4/19 – BBQ pork sand- to help meet Cuba’s need and explore opportunities (Continued from Page 1) don’t want it start up again. Wert; 5 grandchildren: Matthew wich, potato salad, coleslaw, for healthy, safe, nutritious for collaboration. The two (Christi) Stoller, Kylee (Jeff) Soon fire departments As many as 50+ volunteers pineapple, orange & banana food. Research and Promo- officials would be able to -ex Hunt, Lindsay (Kevin) Frey, Ella cup, raisins, milk around the area arrived to helped out at this devastat- (Demetrius) Washington and tion and Marketing Order plore tools and strategies to combat the flaming foe and ing disaster and they all did a Programs have a long histo- cope with challenges asso- Macy Gerber; 11 great grand- AGRICULTURE SECRETARY the newly realized energy of great job. Only one injury was children: Lydia, Jade and Violet ry of conducting important ciated with climate change, reported. Departments that VILSACK ANNOUNCES HIS- the heavy black smoke bil- Frey, Colten, Ridge, Sawyer and research that supports pro- such as drought, heat stress, lowing out. Paulding brought helped out included: Aug- Hadlyn Hunt, Tucker, Briggs TORIC AGREEMENTS FOR ducers by providing infor- excessive moisture, lon- laize, Cecil, Paulding, Oak- and Bristyl Stoller, and William in their ladder truck to stop U.S.-CUBA AGRICULTURE mation about a commodi- ger growing seasons, and the flames from above while wood, Grover Hill, Payne, Washington. SECTORS ty’s nutritional benefits and changes in pest pressure. She is also preceded in death Cecil arrived with their tank- Continental, Scott, and oth- identifying new uses for The Puerto Rico hub is er truck. “It was just a bad ers. by her son, Dennis Ray, son-in various commodities. The law, Paul Rywalski, and 5 sisters: As part of President part of the USDA Regional time of day for a fire.” stated “We are whipped!” said Wilma Michael, Louise Taylor, Obama’s historic trip to agreements we reached with Climate Hub network that Thomas, “Not that there is a Allen Sharp, firefighter and Vera Brewer, Betty Sites and Mil- Cuba to further normal- our Cuban counterparts on supports applied research good time, but this was espe- relative to the owner. It was a dred Stemen. ization of relations, ad- this historic trip, and the and provides information cially bad with people at work lot of work getting it all under Funeral services will be con- vance commercial and ability for our agriculture to farmers, ranchers, ad- and shift changes.” control. ducted 10:30 AM Wednesday, people-to-people ties, and sector leaders to communi- visors, and managers to While the volunteers were Wendy Sharp, owner, said April 13, 2016 at the Latty Ap- express our support for hu- cate with Cuban businesses, inform climate-related de- working, the Morning Star she really appreciated the fire- ostolic Christian Church Latty, will help U.S. agricultural cision making. The hubs men. “They do a great job.” Ohio with the church clergymen man rights for all Cubans, Gas Station & Convenience Agriculture Secretary Tom interests better understand are an invaluable resource store brought in food to give Uncle Fudd’s also made officiating. Burial will follow in the Cuban market, while for those seeking to under- the church cemetery. Visitation Vilsack announced sever- sustenance to all the workers. possible the annual Fireman’s will be on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 al measures that will foster also providing the Cuban stand the specific risks of The Paulding County Sher- Frenzy. A big fundraiser for at the Latty Apostolic Christian further collaboration be- people with science-based climate change, as well as iff’s Office was there keeping the Oakwood Fire Depart- Church Fellowship Hall from tween the U.S. and Cuban information as they grow region-specific adaptation order and blocking traffic on ment to give fire detectors 2:00 to 8:00 PM and one hour agriculture sectors. The their own agriculture sec- strategies. the State Highway 613 to keep and other needed things to prior to funeral services at the two neighboring countries tor.” The agriculture and for- the locale safe and Red Cross local families and school chil- church on Wednesday morning. share common climate and USDA will review all estry sectors in the Carib- dren. In lieu of flowers the family setup operations to provide agriculture related con- proposed Research and Pro- bean are especially vulnera- relief. Wendy’s parents bought requests memorial contributions motion Board and Market- ble to the effects of climate to: CHP Defiance Area Inpatient cerns, and the measures So much water was the diner/gas station and announced today in Ha- ing Order activities related change. Not only is the re- trucked in using tankers that truck stop back in the 1980’s Hospice Center, Defiance Ohio to Cuba to ensure that they or the Latty Apostolic Christian vana will mutually benefit gion particularly exposed to it nearly drained Oakwood’s and she purchased it later Church ALMS Fund. the Cuban people and U.S. are consistent with existing extreme weather events, but water tower. Chief Thomas from them. She really felt for Online condolences may be farmers and ranchers. laws. Examples of activities much of its population and said the ground was too soft everyone, “It’s not so much made at www.denherderfh.com While in Cuba, Secretary that may take place include prime agricultural lands are from the recent rain and they about the building. There is a Den Herder Funeral Home, Vilsack announced that the following: located on the coast. The couldn’t get trucks to pump lot of family here and we all Paulding, is handling arrange- USDA will allow the 22 in- • Provide nutritional Puerto Rico Sub Hub is spe- water from the nearby ponds. worked in it together.” The ments. dustry-funded Research and research and guidance, as cifically focused on address- There is no city water system regulars would come in and Promotion Programs and 18 well as participate with the ing these unique challenges if someone wasn’t there they PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR and therefore no fire hydrants Marketing Order organiza- Cuban government and in- and supporting the people in the town. When they would question if something CENTER ACTIVITIES 4/13 tions to conduct authorized dustry officials, at meetings and institutions involved in couldn’t use the local water, was wrong. She loved the pa- – 4/19 research and information regarding nutrition and re- tropical forestry and agri- it was thought, “Why not use trons who were also just like exchange activities with lated Cuban rules and reg- culture. the water that’s running off family. 4/13 – Life Line Screen- Cuba. These groups, which ulations. While most U.S. com- the structure?” So, a pump This landmark will cer- ing; Bingo w/Community are responsible for creating • Conduct plate waste mercial activities are pro- was put in the catch basin and tainly be missed and we are Health Professionals at bonds with consumers and study research in schools hibited, the Trade Sanctions reused on the same fire. What sad for the owners. Uncle 12:00 p.m.,; Support groups businesses around the world to determine what kids eat Reform Act (TSRA) of 2000 great thinking! Fudd’s had great food and fun starting at 12:15 p.m.; Crafts in support of U.S. agricul- and what they discard, lead- permits the export of U.S. The weather was nas- entertainment and everyone at 12:30 p.m.; Grocery shop- ture, will be able to engage ing to improved nutrition- agricultural commodities, ty which didn’t help much. around knew it. We miss you ping at 1:30 p.m. in cooperative research and al information that helps though U.S. agricultural Rain, heavy sleet, and snow and we would love to see you 4/14 – Bingo w/Paulding information exchanges with develop the guidance for exports to Cuba are limited would randomly spray from back! Hospital at 10:00 a.m.; Exer- Cuba about agricultural school meal requirements, by U.S. restrictions on gov- the heavens. cise at 10:00 a.m.; Turn up at productivity, food security ensuring kids are getting ernment export assistance, The fire was out by 6:00 12:15 p.m. and sustainable natural re- adequate nutrition to be cash payments, and extend- p.m. with several hot spots 4/15 – Bible Study at source management. Secre- successful in school. ing credit. U.S. agricultural still burning under the fallen 10:00 a.m.; Craft store open, tary Vilsack called the an- • Provide U.S. based exports have grown signifi- metal roof. The Fire Marshall FOR 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Com- nouncement “a significant market, consumer, nutrition cantly since trade was au- was investigating the struc- modity Distribution at 11:00 step forward in strengthen- and environmental research thorized in 2000. In 2014, ture and checking out where a.m.; “Brain Health” presen- ing our bond and broaden- findings to Cuban govern- Cuba imported over $2 bil- and why the fire may have RENT: tation at 12:00 p.m. ing agricultural trade be- ment and industry officials. lion in agricultural products started. It was speculated by THIS 4/18 – Raffle day; “Shed- tween the United States and • Research commodities’ including $300 million from one expert on the scene that it ding pounds” at 9:30 a.m.; Cuba.” role in a nutritious diet that the United States. However, may have started in the back Exercise at 10:00 a.m.; Steer- During their bilateral improves health or lowers from 2014 to 2015, U.S. agri- of the building near the west SPACE ing Committee at 12:00 p.m. meeting today, Secretary the risk of chronic diseases. cultural exports to Cuba fell corner. Remodeled weekly 4/19 – Euchre at 9:45 a.m. Vilsack and Cuban Min- • Study the efficacy of 48 percent to $148.9 million, Firemen were continu- if you request. & 12:15 p.m.; Trip to Advan- ster of Agriculture Gus- water disinfectants to elim- the lowest since 2002, giv- ing to watch the structure as High-traffic area. ing the United States just a several departments started Convenient location. 10 percent market share as to pack up and head back to All maintenance Cuba’s fourth largest agri- Would you like to work with their origins. The wind began included. Knowing the families in cultural supplier, behind the to pick up again and it could funeral directors who understand EU, Brazil, and Argentina. Call 419-258-2000 our community, we understand be a concern for the vola- how valuable it is for you and your This historic visit to Cuba tile structure. 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If The 2015 Ohio Health Is- VANTAGE PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE pain and improve function, they become mentally ill, they sues Poll (OHIP) is funded by including total ankle replace- should seek treatment.” Inter- Interact for Health. OHIP was ment act for Health sponsors Tri- conducted July 15 – 28, 2015, • Leam about The Ortho- state Mental Health First Aid, by the Institute for Policy pedic Hospital’s PACE Clinic, which offers workshops to ed- Research at the University of which provides preoperative ucate residents how to identi- Cincinnati. A random sample evaluation and support to fy, understand and respond to of 811 adults from through- maximize postop outcomes individuals showing signs of out Ohio was interviewed by • Get answers to your a mental illness or substance telephone. This included 448 questions about aching an- use. More information about landline telephone and 363 kles, potential surgical solu- these workshops is available cell phone interviews. In 95 tions and more at www.mhfatristate.org/. of 100 cases, the statewide Register for this informa- Responses were more estimates will be accurate to tion session by visiting Lu- negative when mental health ±3.4%. There are other sourc- theranHealth.net/ankle. For issue were called a problem. es of variation inherent in additional information, call OHIP also asked, “Think- public opinion studies, such 435-6716. ing about mental health as non-response, question Becky Hillyard also has LutheranHealth.net The (problem or challenge), what wording or context effects over 30 years’ experience in Orthopedic Hospital of Lu- do you immediately think of that can introduce error or Trust and Estate Adminis- theran Health Network is when you hear this term?” bias. For more information Vantage preschoolers and a few of their teachers outside. tration. She graduated from owned in part by physicians. Responses to this ques- about the Ohio Health Issues Indiana-PurdueUniversi- Vantage Preschool will be (near the flagpole). Come and tion varied widely. However, Poll, please visit www.inter- tyFortWaynewithaBache- hosting a spring open house check out our state-of-the-art most answers could be placed actforhealth.org/ohio-health- lors’degreeinAccounting. MOST OHIOANS WILLING at Vantage Career Center, Early Childhood Center and in several broad categories. issues-poll. Beckyisacerti edTrust Finan- TO BE FRIENDS, NEIGH- 818 Franklin Street, in Van share some pizza with the staff. Many people responded by About Interact for cial Advisor and a graduate BORS AND WORK WITH Wert on Thursday, April 21 For more information naming a specific diagnosis, Health: from the American Bankers THOSE HAVING MENTAL from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the about the Vantage Preschool, such as depression, schizo- Interact for Health is Association National Grad- Preschool Room. Please en- please contact Rhonda Davis HEALTH ISSUES phrenia or suicide. Another building healthy communi- uate Trust School. She looks ter through Door #4 under or Marcia Osenga at 419-238- frequent response was to ac- ties for all people. We serve as forward to putting her vast Despite the prevalence of knowledge that mental health a catalyst for health and well- the Early Childhood marquee 5411 ext. 2408. experience to work in part- mental illness, stigma about problems and challenges are ness by promoting healthy nership with iAB Wealth it remains. In 2014, 18 percent illnesses that can be diag- living through grants, educa- PAULDING ELEMENTARY CONDUCT Management clients as they of U.S. adults, or about 43 nosed, and that people who tion, research, policy, and en- make trust decisions. Becky is million people, had a mental are diagnosed need treat- gagement. Interact for Health EXPERIMENTS a member of the Fort Wayne illness. The 2015 Ohio Health ment. is an independent foundation Estate Planning Council Issues Poll (OHIP), funded Some indicated that adults that serves 20 counties in and in any spare time, en- by Interact for Health, asked with a mental health condi- Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. joys reading and spending Ohio adults several questions tion needed help or sympathy More information is available time with friends and family about mental health and men- because they were in distress. on our website, www.interact- camping and at the lake. tal illness. To better under- Others commented about the forhealth.org. iAB Financial Bank, a stand issues of language and lack of resources available to wholly-owned subsidiary of stigma, OHIP asked the ques- diagnose and treat mental Independent Alliance Banks, HEINE RECEIVES EN- tions two ways: one group was health conditions. On the Inc., is one of the largest lo- DORSEMENT OF FORMER asked these questions about other hand, a small group cally-owned community ALLEN COUNTY SHERIFF mental health problems; the first thought of very negative banks in the area and em- other group was asked about stereotypes: “people with de- ploys approximately 290 peo- Former two-term Allen mental health challenges. fects” or “mass murderers.” ple throughout Allen, Hun- County Sheriff offers -en OHIP asked Ohio adults Responses to this question tington, Marshall and Wells dorsement of candidate in if they would be willing to varied between those who counties. continue a relationship with State Representative race. were asked about a mental Former two-term Allen a friend who developed a health problem versus a men- THE ORTHOPEDIC HOS- mental health problem or County Sheriff, Jim Herman, tal health challenge. Ohio announced his endorsement PITAL KICKS OFF 2016 challenge. More than 9 in adults asked about a mental Paulding Elementary fourth graders have been conducting SURGERY SERIES WITH 10 adults agreed that they of Dave Heine in the race for experiments with density. Mrs. Kelly Buss is shown working health problem were more State Representative. DISCUSSION ABOUT FIND- would. OHIP also asked if on a project with some of her fourth grade students. likely to identify a specific Herman served as the Al- ING RELIEF FROM ACHING they would be willing to live diagnosis, to indicate that near someone with a mental len County Sheriff from 1998 of our 2nd amendment rights. rate Officer. Dave has served ANKLES this was a group needing health problem or challenge. until 2006. I am honored to endorse Dave the community in numerous sympathy or to name a neg- “My wife, Sandra, and I Nearly 9 in 10 adults agreed ative stereotype. Ohio adults on his campaign.” said Her- roles including; Board and Healthy ankles are one in both cases. About 8 in 10 have known Dave Heine and man. Vice Chairman of the Lu- of the keys to active living. asked about a mental health his family for decades. We Ohio adults agreed that they challenge were more likely Heine continues to gain theran Foundation, Board That’s why it’s important to would be willing to work with know that Dave is a man of positive momentum in his of Big Brothers Big Sisters of care for the joints and ten- to indicate that these are ill- integrity, honesty and ex- someone with a mental health nesses that need diagnosis campaign for State Represen- Northeast Indiana, School dons that keep your ankles — problem or challenge. Near- presses a genuine concern tative. Local leaders, farming Board and Chairman of Cen- and you — in motion. or treatment, or to identify for the people in this area. ly 7 in 10 adults agreed that that either the respondent, a community and citizens of tral Lutheran School, Church Patients who suffer from they would be willing to live As a two-term Sheriff in Al- the district, continue to show Council and Chairman var- chronic ankle pain caused by friend or family member had len County, I understand the with a person with a mental a mental health challenge. their support for Heine since ious Boards over 35 years at arthritis, other joint disease health problem or challenge. challenges and rewards of announcing his candidacy. Emanuel Lutheran Church, or previous injury and sus- While firm conclusions public service. Dave Heine is For these questions, there was cannot be drawn from Heine said, “I am over- Precinct Committeeman, pect surgery may be the next the only person in the race whelmed that Sheriff Herman Chairman New Haven Re- no difference between those open-ended questions such step to relief and recovery are for House District 85 that is is endorsing my campaign. publican Committee, multi- asked about a mental health as those used for OHIP, the invited to attend the first in- challenge or problem. up to the task of true public His reputation throughout ple youth sport coaching roles stallment of The Orthopedic answers do point to the con- service. Dave has a vast array his lifetime, not just his time and more. Dave has been “The stigma around men- tinued need to examine soci- Hospital of Lutheran Health tal health issues can make of knowledge from multiple in office, speaks highly to married to his wife, Tammy, Network’s 2016 surgery series. etal attitudes toward mental sectors that he can utilize to voters in District 85. The Her- for 35 years. They have three it hard to acknowledge and health and mental illness, and Orthopedic surgeon Matthew discuss, and may prevent relate to the people of this dis- man’s have offered their en- children and two grandchil- Beuchel, MD, and nurse prac- the language used in the con- trict. This includes possessing couragement since I started dren. Dave and Tammy are patients from getting the versation. More information titioner Cindy Gorrell, NP, mental health diagnosis and strong family values, being a this campaign, for that I am lifelong members of Emanuel will be the featured speakers about Ohioans’ opinions and third generation farmer, and grateful.” Lutheran Church in New Ha- treatment they need,” says reactions about mental health at a free information session Meriden Peters, Program business experience during The primary election is on ven. called ‘Aching Ankles? Take issues, and other topics, is his time with Do It Best. Dave May 3, 2016. For more information Officer, Mental and Emotion- available online at www.inter- the First Step Toward Relief’ al Well-Being, Interact for has also shown a strong com- Dave Heine, currently about Dave’s campaign, on Tuesday, April 19, from actforhealtlh.org/ohio-health- mitment to serving this com- owns and operates a family please visit www.daveforsta- Health. “In fact, it is estimat- issues-poll. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The presen- ed that nearly two-thirds of munity. I know Dave is com- farm in New Haven as well terep.com and follow him tation will take place in the About the Ohio Health mitted to the safety of our working in the building ma- on Twitter: @daveforstaterep people with a mental illness Issues Poll: 7836 building on the Luther- do not seek treatment, in part citizens, including protection terials industry. During his and on Facebook: www.face- 28-year career with Do It book.com/daveforstaterep an Hospital campus. This is because of stigma.” Best Corp., Dave served as www.newhavenbulletin.com the first building on the right Peters adds, “Our goal is to (Continued from Page 1) community. Wehrkamp has after entering the campus Vice President and Corpo- talk about mental health and of Food and Agricultural Ed- served on the board of direc- from West Jefferson Boule- mental illness in our commu- ucation Distinguished Alum- tors for the Paulding County vard. nity, because it is important to ni Award in 2010. Carnegie Library, Paulding Highlights of this infor- acknowledge that, like physi- “We especially appreciate County Farm Bureau, The mation session are intended cal health, good mental health Terry willingly and generous- Ohio State University Alum- Woodburn to help attendees: also requires people to take ly supporting the programs ni Club of Van Wert and • Find out more about action, including developing in the Department of Animal Paulding Counties and the Lions Donuts Sciences; he has impacted sev- Ohio Poultry Association. He SATURDAY, APRIL 16TH • 7AM-2PM eral students over the years is an active member and sup- as he has visited with them porter of the Midwest Poultry Feders Market/Woodburn Hardware Parking Lot during invited lectures, tours, Consortium and is also active internships, and other events. in several ministries at Di- $ .00 We congratulate Terry on his vine Mercy Catholic Church, 2 OFF A DOZEN induction to the Animal Sci- Paulding. With the purchase of a book Jeff Fitzgerald ences Hall of Fame and look A portrait of Wehrkamp Woodburn Summer Fest Raffl e Tickets forward to continued interac- will be hung in the Depart- Proceeds of Donut Sales (260)602-6578 tions with him in the future.” ment Hall of Fame in the An- Wehrkamp’s community imal Sciences Building, 20229 Benefi t the Woodlan Service Club Free Estimates involvement is a testament of Fyffe Road, on the OSU cam- Mowing, Rolling & Clean-up J [email protected] his leadership and desire to pus. be an active member of the PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 13, 2016 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] ANN’S BRIGHT BEGINNINGS VISIT KINDER- trespasses, v 14 having wiped vice may contact Organiz- RHYTHM’S GOT PAULDING out the hand-writing of re- ing/Past-Regent Caroline GARTEN CLASSROOM quirements that was against Zimmeraman at 419-258- us, which was contrary to us. 2222 or Den Herder’s Funer- And He has taken it out of al Home, Paulding, OH. the way, having nailed it to Please note that at this the cross. Christians must service on April 1, the DAR learn from the New Testa- Charter was not draped, nor ment the law of Christ for all were there any DAR services. people today, how God wants to be worshipped today. The MAYFLOWER SOCIETY acts of worship required by MEETS IN TOLEDO: BILL God are plainly set forth in FOR PILGRIM 400th ANNI- the New Testament. VERSARY COIN FOR 2020 “Ol’ Baldy” says bye for Ann’s Bright Beginnings smiles. Special appreciation now, but continue studying preschoolers (and a special to Mr. Rick Varner, transpor- the New Testament through The next meeting of the classroom helper) recently tation supervisor, and Mrs. Society of Mayflower De- prayer, reading and study- Kim Hohman Danceworks performed a cute dance routine rode the big yellow school Stephanie Tear, elementary ing. “Luv Ya.” scendants in the state of Ohio bus to visit the kindergar- principal, for making this – Toledo Colony will be held of a medley of country music. The Community Health cute dance routine of a med- ten classrooms and teachers! trip a reality for the excited SELFLESS SACRIFICE EX- Saturday, April 16 at 11:30 This field trip paves the way preschoolers! Shown here are a.m. at Swan Creek Retire- Professionals family put on ley of country music. for Ann’s preschoolers to at- all of their happy faces with AMINED AT LIFETREE CAFÉ ment Village, 5916 Cresthav- the 23rd annual We’ve Got Izzy Meyer was next with tend kindergarten screen- Mrs. Wilhelm, the school Li- en Lane, Toledo, OH. Mr. Rhythm musical event at the a clickity-clack clog dance, ing with less fear and more brarian. Radical acts of sacrifice Clint Mauk will speak on ear- Paulding High School Au- and following her was an will be explored at Lifetree ly Toledo history. His book ditoria on Saturday, April 9. Antwerp girls flute trio with Café on Thursday, April 21 The school graciously gave Shayla Wieland, Julia Steiner, BIBLE QUESTIONS: ON THE spirit and truth. Historical Tales of Toledo will from 7:00-8:00 p.m. be avialable with proceeds the use of the facility to help and Aleyha Cline. LORD’S CHURCH A. What does it mean to The program—titled raise funds for the import- After the intermission was worship? it means our hearts donated to the Toledo Rotary “Sacrifice: How MuchFoundation. For more infor- ant institution in this county. a duet with Rebecca Starner, By: James Potter, Oakwood must be right.We must be Would You Give for Some- mation on memberships or Funds raised benefits Visit- and Courtney Smith and Church of Christ right in our life. We must one You Love?”— features a reservations, please contact ing Nurses & Hospice Patient then Dan Wilder returned to Today we are continuing have the correct attitude. We screening of The Red House, Jeffrey Stoll at 906-440-5088 Care which is a not profit the stage (he sung the Nation- our study on salvation from must be thinking of what a short film depicting one or Caroline Zimmerman at agency serving Paulding al Anthem at the beginning). last week. we are doing. Proverbs 28.9 woman’s unexpected sacri- 419-258-2222. County Since 1979. He sang two songs that many 1. Live faithfully for tells us: one who turns away fice that changed the course This meeting will be a The institution hosted the people in the area would re- Christ: Revelation 2:10 do his ear from hearing the law, of a young girl’s life in early meeting that we are asking Talent Show which started member. Wayne Trace senior not fear any of those things even his prayer shall be an 20th century China. for members and friends to with K&S Tumblefit with Kenzie Clemens added three which you are about to suf- abomination. Matthew 15:8- “The Red House was a support a bill going before the girls doing forward and songs and did a great job on fer. Indeed the devil is about 9 v 8 these people draw near crowd favorite at the 2015 Congress for the minting of a back flips and lots of am- these old-time melodies. to throw some of you into to me with their mouth, and Lifetree Film Fest,” says coin to honor the 400th An- bitious routines. Following The evening concluded prison, that you may be test- honor me with their lips, Lifetree national director niversary of the landing of was a solo by Carrie Kimmel, with the Bottom of the Bar- ed, and you will have tribu- but their heart is far from Craig Cable. “We’re excited the Mayflower Pilgrims on then Kim Hohman Dance- rel Boys singing a great set of lation ten days. Be faithful me, verse 9 and in vain they to screen it now at Lifetree our shores. The General Soci- works took the stage. The songs. unto death, and I will give worship me, teaching as doc- Café. This beautiful short ety of the Mayflower Descen- following young girls: Alecta Sam Hatcher was the Mast you the crown of life. trines the commandments of film illustrates the very heart dants have over 28,000 proud Baxter, Bryar Suever, Jaelyn of Ceremonies for the entire 2. Worship in the Lord’s men. of sacrifice.” members who descend from Brown, Columbia Dempsey, evening. church, John 4:23-24 verse B. What does it mean to Admission to the 60-min- the Pilgrims and this will Kennedy Dempsey, Isabelle There is quite bit of talent 23 but the hour is coming, worship God in truth? To ute event is free. Lifetree help us with our mission to O’Shaughnessy, Avery Ziel- in Paulding County. Great and now is, when the true worship God in truth means Café is located in The Bach- educate the public about this ke, Jailyn Flicking, Sophie job for all the time and sup- worshippers will worship the that we worship God ac- well Center from Music and important part of American Smith, and Peyton Sennebo- port given to the Visiting Father in spirit and truth; for cording to truth. John 17:17 Dance at 116 N. Washing- history. gen paraded the stag with a Nurses! the Father is seeking those to sanctify them by your truth. ton Street, Van Wert, Ohio. We are asking our mem- worship Him. Verse 24 God Your word is truth. There- Please enter through the bers to write letters, e-mail federal and state agencies terials geared at identifying is spirit and those who wor- fore, for our devotions to handicap accessible door and otherwise send person- are attempting to prevent AIS that could potentially be ship Him must worship in be acceptable to God, they on court Street. Parking is must be offered in accor- alized letters to their area’s the transfer and movement in the bait trade. available in the Courthouse Congressional Representa- of live Asian carp through Outreach: Distribution of dance with His word. This lots. Happy Birthday concludes the lesson on how tive and the Ohio Senators to these pathways. educational materials that Lifetree Café is a place Co-Sponsor the Mayflower ODNR Division of Wild- instruct anglers to not dump we are to worship but in where people gather for con- the next lesson we will start coin bill for 2020. Toledo Col- life efforts to prevent migra- unused bait into public bod- versation about life and faith lony members will be part of tion of AIS through the bait ies of water. studying the five items of in a casual, comfortable set- worship. Before I leave, here the mass mailing of such let- trade pathway include: Should Asian carp be- ting. Questions about Life- ters during the spring meet- Regulation: Institution come established in inland is something to think about. tree may be directed to First The New Testament gives ings of all the Ohio Colonies of rules prohibiting people waters or Lake Erie, they have United Methodist Church and the Annual Assembly in from releasing any fish or the potential to outcompete the acts of worship in which at 419-238-0631 or first- Christians are to engage. The May. Colony members who aquatic insect into waters and reduce the numbers of [email protected]. live out of state are encour- from where it did not origi- game fish, which would nega- acts of worship mentioned in Topic for April 28:“Is The the Old Testament such as aged to send letters to their nate. This will help eliminate tively impact Ohio’s resource Devil Real?… An exorcist Congressional representa- the movement of AIS into users and the businesses that dancing, instrumental mu- tells all.” sic, animal sacrifices, special tives on that same weekend new bodies of water. rely on these resources. Na- of April 16. Friends not in the Surveillance: Checking tionally, there are significant God bless you on your birthday singers, and the burning of DAR CHARTER MEMBER For all the caring things incense, were commanded Mayflower Society are invit- live bait for the presence of efforts being made to prevent you've done, only of the nation of Isra- PASSES ed to write also. Addresses AIS and specifically Asian Asian carp establishment in For the kindnesses for your own Congressional carp through the inspec- the Great Lakes. Asian carp you've shown us, el, the Old Testament as a We remember every one. binding law for God’s peo- By: Caroline Zimmerman, people can be found at www. tion of bait outlets in Ohio. are already starting to ap- May He bring you ple ended at the cross. Co- Organizing/Past-Regent govtrack.us/congress/mem- This will help prevent the pear in the Ohio River along special blessings lossians 2:13-14; verse 13 The funeral services of ber/OH inadvertent transfer of AIS Ohio’s border. As the seasons come and go Miss Carolyn J. Baird were For any questions, please to anglers purchasing bait ODNR ensures a balance Because you've blessed our and you, being dead in your lives much more trespasses and the un-cir- held Friday, April 1, 2016 at contact Caroline Zimmer- who could potentially trans- between wise use and protec- Than you could ever know. cumcision of your flesh, He Den Herder’s Funeral Home man at 419-258-2222. She is fer AIS to new waterways by tion of our natural resources Happy Birthday, Jackie! has made alive together with in Paulding, OH. She died the recording secretary of the dumping unused bait. for the benefit of all. Visit the (You're only 18 in Celsius!) Him, having forgiven you all 28 March 2016 in Van Wert, Toledo Colony – Ohio Society Education: Providing bait ODNR website at ohiodnr. OH. of Mayflower Descendants outlets with educational ma- gov. She also was remembered as a Charter Member of the OHIO WORKING TO STOP Relay for Life Golf Outing General Horatio N. Curtis THE MOVEMENT OF Chapter of Daughters of the Sponsored by St. James Lutheran Church AQUATIC INVASIVE SPE- Lutheran Church American Revolution. She CIES IN THE BAIT TRADE (Th e Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) served as the first Treasurer th Walk on over to and her name was shown as Christ Lutheran Church! Saturday, May 14 such on the Chapter Charter Ohio and other Great Gunshot start 9:30 a.m. as it was proudly displayed Lakes states face a threat WORSHIP SCHEDULE on an easel at her funeral from many aquatic invasive Heritage Service species (AIS), including big- Every Sunday at 8:00 A.M. Pleasant Valley Golf Course, Payne servie. Her mother, Isabelle, Contemporary Service had also proudly served head and silver carp (Asian 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday’s at 10:30 A.M. Enjoy Coffee & Doughnuts before Tee-off carp) and are working to Located at the corner of Park & US 101 this organization as the first Woodburn, IN 46797 • 260-632-4821 Golf, Food & Raf e Chapter Chaplin. This chap- reduce the impact they may ter was organized in October have on Ohio’s native spe- Cost $25.00 per person (per foursome) with 1975. cies, according to the Ohio WOODBURN LUTHERAN SCHOOL‛S Department of Natural Re- ANNUAL SPRING 2 carts Meal included! The Charter for the Gen- “ALL YOU CAN EAT” FISH & CHICKEN STRIP DINNER eral Horatio N. Curtis Chap- sources (ODNR). and $22.00 per person (per foursome) with 1 cart The ODNR Division of FRIDAY April 15, 2016 Meal included! ter, Daughters of the Amer- 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM ican Revolution will remain Wildlife is looking at sever- • AGES 11 AND UP: $10.00 @ Good Times, open bar & open to public in Paulding County (a copy al pathways that Asian carp may use to enter inland wa- • AGES 4 – 10: $6.00 New This Year has been made to forward • 3 AND UNDER: FREE to the Ohio Society). Any ters and the Great Lakes, • CARRYOUTS AVAILABLE Charter Member or mem- including the inadvertent Presale tickets available at WLS or from WLS students “The Dixon Golf Challenge” transfer of live fish through Questions? Deb Baumert at Cell: 419-786-0182 ber’s family who wishes to WOODBURN LUTHERAN SCHOOL display it (on an easel) at a the bait trade. Consequent- 4502 State Road 101 North Woodburn, IN Phone: 632-5493 or email: [email protected] program or memorial ser- ly, the division and other “Providing a Christ Centered Education” Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 13, 2016 ODOT HIGHWAY CON- RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN letters and emails bearing the trade and industrial programs First Federal Bank name of- for 2016­17. Adult Education Di- STRUCTION WEEK OF FOR “BUYING THE MOOSE” rector Pete Prichard reported APRIL 11, 2016 fering loans with forged doc- that he participated in a meeting The West Bend News Off Stage Productions umentation and the require- with Ohio Department of High- READER PICK-UP LOCATIONS The following is work concludes its 2015-2016 sea- ment of up-front payment. er Education Chancellor John Carey, as part of the RAPIDS ty Senior Center, Rite Aid, Ace scheduled to occur in the son with “Buying the Moose”, In Advance Fee Scams OHIO LOCATIONS grant consortium, consisting of Hardware, Gorrell Bros., Albert coming week on state high- written by Michael G. Wil- such as this, the recipients Bowling Green State Universi- Antwerp: Country Time Mar- Automotive, Paulding Court- ways within the Ohio De- mot. This two-act comedy are guaranteed loans after a ty, University of Toledo, North- ket, Antwerp Branch Library, An- will be Co-Directed by Matt pre-payment of a non-refund- west State Community College, twerp Pharmacy, H20, Antwerp house, Paulding Co. Bookmobile, partment of Transportation Owens Community College, Susie’s Bakery, Paulding VFW MtCastle and Dustin Man- able “insurance fee” is made. Exchange Bank, Hometown Pan- District 1 which includes the Terra Community College, and Post 587, Paulding Co. OSU Ex- son. Mark your calendars and Recipients that have fallen Penta Career Center. The $2.5 try, Pop-N-Brew, The Rootbeer counties of Allen, Defiance, tension Office, Paulding County Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, plan to attend one of our six victim to the scam are report- million RAPIDS grant meet- Stand, Agora, Pit-Stop ing that the party fictitiously ing addressed issues of training Historical Society, Paulding Co. Putnam, Van Wert and Wy- performances, opening on equipment needs and the distri- Bryan: Chief, Town & Country, representing First Federal Sheriff’s Office andot. For the latest in state- Saturday, April 23rd. Addi- bution to partners. Northwest McDonald’s, Bryan Senior Cen- Bank is denying the promised State CC will provide Electricity Payne: Lichty’s Barber Shop, wide construction visit www. tional show dates are Sunday ter, Walmart ohgo.com. April 24th*, Friday, Saturday funds or requesting addition- I and II classes year around at Payne Super Valu, Antwerp Ex- Vantage offering a strong foun- Cecil: Maramart, Vagabond change Bank, Maramart, Payne Defiance County: & Sunday April 29th-May al funds to clear issues with dation of knowledge and skill to Ohio 15 (Clinton Street) on 1st*, and one final perfor- credit reports. create a pipeline leading to more Charloe: Charloe Store Branch Library, Puckerbrush the bridge over the Maumee mance on Friday May 6th. If you receive a solicitation advanced electrical skills. High Continental: Okuley’s Pharma- Pizza similar to this, follow these School Director Ben Winans re- River in the city of Defiance Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on ported that Jake Tester, Delphos cy, Dollar General, ACE Hard- Scott: Scott Variety Store will be restricted on Monday, Friday and Saturday, *12:30 steps to help protect yourself: Jefferson, and Jacob Crisenberry, ware Sherwood: Sherwood Post Of- April 11 and Tuesday April pm for Sunday matinees, at • Don’t pay money for the Van Wert, senior students from De ance: Newman’s Carry Out,  ce, Village Food Emporium, the Welding program, recently 12, one direction at a time, the Van Wert County Senior “promise” of a loan. Ignore Butt Hutt, Chief, Senior Center, Sherwood Bank, Center (220 Fox Road, Van any advertisement or hang up participated in a work experi- for inspection of the bridge ence that involved traveling to Walmart, Big Lots, Cabin Fever Van Wert: Pak-A-Sak, Family Wert, OH). A buffet style on any cold caller who “guar- abutments and soil boring Orlando, Florida. The students, Coffee, Cabbage Patch Conve- Video, Orchard Tree, Lee’s Ace meal will be served starting antees” a loan in exchange for who work after school at Alli- work. The restriction will oc- nience Store Hardware, Main Street Market, at 7:00 p.m. and the show will a fee paid in advance. ance Automation, traveled to cur generally between 9 a.m. Orlando with Alliance Automa- Edgerton: Marathon, Valero, Walmart begin at 8:00 p.m. (*1:00 p.m. • Beware of anyone who until 5 p.m. Work is being tion to install the finished prod- Kaiser Supermarket, Utilities Of- performed by Pro GeoTech, meal and 2:00 p.m. show on pressures you to act imme- uct that they had been helping INDIANA LOCATIONS the Sunday matinees). We are diately by sending money or to construct. The experience  ce, Napa Cleveland. Fort Wayne: Walmart (Mays- very pleased to announce and personal information. lasted a total of nine days. Direc- Grover Hill: Ross’ Gas Station, Paulding County: tor Winans also reported Larry ville Rd.) U.S. 24 throughout the welcome Balyeats as our new • Never send money, Regedanz, Network Systems in- N&N Quick Stop county will be restricted for caterer, a home-town favor- whether by prepaid debit structor, and Jill DeWert, Inter- Grabill: Do-It Best Hardware, Grabill: Save-A-Lot, Grabill pot hole patching. Work is be- ite known for their delicious card, wire or money orders active Media instructor, hosted Save-A-Lot, Grabill Country Sales Hardware, Grabill Country Sales prior to receiving the actual an IT (Information Technol- ing performed by the ODOT menu selections and home- ogy) Success Series sponsored Hicksville: Cline’s Market, Harlan: Marathon, Harlan Do- Paulding County mainte- made pies. proceeds of the loan. by Ohio ACTE on March 10 at Hickory Hills Golf Course, nuts, Harlan Cafe, iAB Bank nance garage. SYNOPSIS: • If you are not absolute- Vantage Career Center. Industry Sailers, Shell Station, Lassus ly sure who you are dealing partners, postsecondary repre- Hoagland: Mel’s Town Market, Ohio 49 north of the vil- After his wife discov- sentatives, and state department Handy Dandy, McDonald’s, Hoagland Pizza Pub lage of Payne, between Road ers him with a blow up doll with, get the company’s con- staff were presenters for IT ca- H20, Senior Center which is wearing one of her tact information directly from reer tech instructors who attend- Monroeville: Mel’s Deli, The 94 and Road 96, closed March Latty: Kohart’s Surplus & Sal- 21 for 60 days for a bridge dresses, Rob is out in the cold their website and call them to ed from across the state. Village of Heritage, Phillips 66 make sure you’re dealing with In new business, the Board: vage. Country Inn Living Center Gas Station, Dollar General replacement project. Traffic when she, for some reason, • Employed the following detoured onto Ohio 500 and assumes the worst! Rob con- the company you think you’re 1­year contracts: Rhonda Davis, Melrose: Morning Star Conve- New Haven: Curves, Milan Cen- Ohio 111 back to Ohio 49. nects with his brother Greg, dealing with. If they have an Preschool Head Teacher, Larry nience Store ter, New Haven Branch Library, Work is being performed by while his wife connects with online presence, check there Davis, Auto Technology, David Oakwood: Rhees’ Market, The Ken’s Meat Market, New Hav- too. Always make sure you DeLano, Building and Grounds Vernon Nagel, Napoleon. Greg’s wife. The result is a Maintenance, Samantha Heck- Landing Strip, The Oakleaf, en Bakery, Paterson Hardware, Van Wert County: comedy with heart and per- are dealing with a reputable ler, Intervention Specialist and Cooper Community Branch Li- Richard’s Restaurant, New Haven U.S. 30, both directions, sonal discoveries. party before providing sensi- Wendy Baumle, Senior Health brary, TrueValue Hardware Chamber, Crumback Chevrolet tive financial information. Technology; employed the fol- west of the city of Van Wert Join our cast and creative First Federal Bank has lowing 4­year contracts: Leigh Paulding: Paulding Co. Car- Woodburn: Clip -N- Tan, Jim’s will be reduced to one lane team and you will be sure to Carey, Junior Health Technolo- negie Library, Chief, Corner Pizza, Woodburn Hardware, Bob’s laugh out loud as the action placed a warning on their gy, Lynda Ragan, Van Wert Sat- through the work zone for Market, Integrity Ford, Napa Restaurant, Woodburn Xpress, sealing of pavement cracks. goes back and forth as the two website to alert consumers of ellite Family Consumer Science, this scam. “It is important for Larry Ray, Precision Machining, True Value, Maramart, Dollar Country Oasis, Woodburn Branch Work is being performed by sides try to reconnect with Larry Regedanz, Network Sys- General, Dairy Queen, Holly each other. us to proactively notify con- Library, Financial Partners, Love’s the ODOT Van Wert County tems, Robert Spath, Van Wert Wood and Vine, Paulding Coun- Travel Center, Feders maintenance garage. Cheryl: Angi Spry; Greg: sumers that we are aware of Satellite Project Lead The Way, U.S. 127 (Washington Travis Nihiser; Betty: Mary this scam and taking steps to Michael Villena, Auto Body, protect them from potential Brent Wright, Welding, Jill Read it online for FREE at westbendnews.net Street) between Fox Road and Yackey; Rob: Dan Bulau DeWert, Interactive Media; and Ervin Road in the city of Van Co-Directors: Matt MtCas- financial harm,” stated Benja- employed the following continu- min Pierce, Director of Fraud ing contacts: Ashley Cline, Inter- National BPA Competition from 31, 2016 and ending July 15, 2016; Wert will be closed beginning tle and Dustin Manson May 5 to May 9, 2016; • Approved the proposed Stage Manager: Whitney and Security at First Federal vention Specialist, Angie Shella- April 11 for reconstruction barger, Intervention Specialist • Approved an overnight field quote of $36,150 from BZW and widening of the road. Ac- Nihiser Bank. “This alert has helped and Sherryl Proctor, Math; trip to Columbus, Ohio for State Master Painters, Inc. for Weld- cess to local businesses will Michael G. Wilmot, a res- us educate consumers; and in • Approve the following Sup- FFA Convention from May 5 to ing and Ag and Industrial Power some cases, we have been able plemental Contracts: Marcia May 6, 2016 ; Tech shops for painting during be maintained. Traffic will ident of London, Ontario, is a • Accepted the donation of the summer of 2016; to help victims prevent finan- Osenga, Kari Casto and Mike be detoured onto Ohio 81, former free-lance writer for Miller; 5,428 pounds of end cut steel • Approved the Village of Ohio 118, Ervin Road/Van Jay Leno’s “Tonight Show” cial loss.” To learn more about • Employed Adult Education from Crown Equipment Corpo- Kalida Community Reinvest- Wert-Decatur Road, U.S. 224 monologue and Kevin Neal- Advance Fee Scams and what instructor, as needed, as sched- ration, valued at $1,085.60; ment Area Agreement between uled: Susan Monroe; • Approved the Satellite Mekeh Land Holdings, LLC and U.S. 30 back to U.S. 127. on on Saturday Night Live’s to do if you believe you are Agreement between Van Wert OBA Hekam Trucking Inc., 458 a victim of fraud, please vis- • Accepted the 2016­17 Stu- The closure will remain in “Weekend Update” before dent Handbook; City Schools and Vantage Career W. Main St., Kalida, Ohio and place until fall. Work is being turning to playwriting in it the Resources section of • Approved the Rothacker Center for the 2016­2017 school Vantage Career Center for a 15 K of C Fish Fries are back! www.first-fed.com. Lampe Bequest equipment list year; year, 25% tax abatement, $55.76 performed by Helms & Sons 2007. His works have been • Approved the proposed bid paid annually to Vantage, for presented in England, Cana- First Federal Bank is cur- for 2016­2017; Excavating,Friday, Findlay. 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I went a hog that was so big he could requires a special hunting YEE HAW AT THE HUBER on by and made a big circle not handle it alone. permit. and came back to that same So dad and my brother, Hunters are required to area and fired my other two Owen, showed up one cold have a hunting license and rockets. There was a section winter morning to help. Hub a spring turkey hunting per- of both of that rails that just was ready for butchering. He mit. The spring season bag settled into the mud. I guess had a barrel of boiling water limit is two bearded turkeys. the other boys did the same all set up. Hogs were dipped Hunters can harvest one on the other end of the double in boiling water to loosen bearded turkey per day, and track area. hair, then scraped as part of a second spring turkey per- Now we could discuss the butchering. mit can be purchased at any anti-aircraft fire, it was plenty A barrel was set up right time throughout the spring heavy. We all had holes in our below the hay mow window turkey season. Turkeys must ships. We looked the place where they killed and bled the be checked no later than THE LOBO TANK BUSTERS over and then formed up and hog. The hog was trussed and 11:30 p.m. the day of harvest. headed back to our air base. attached to the hay car rope. All hunters must report By: Stan Jordan See ya! A tam of horses was ready their turkey harvest using Col. Bainbridge was over to go at the other end of the the automated game-check last night and he suggested THE AMERICAN ROBIN barn. Hub’s wife, Mary, was system. Game-check is that we go back to Magde- in charge of the horses. available online, by phone burg. That is the city we hit By: Stan Jordan Hub called to Mary and or at a license agent. A com- about two weeks ago, we tore According to our new she said, “giddy up.” The hors- plete list of participating that rail yard up pretty good bird book there are two types es pulled forward, the pig was license agents can be found and the Col. thinks that they of robins in the world. The raised over the barrel, Mary at wildohio.gov. Visit the are probably repairing it now. American and the European. backed up the team and the Turkey Hunting Resources That is where they make The American Robin is a hog was lowered into the hot page at wildohio.gov, or call the new King Tiger Tank and migratory song bird and is water. 800-WILDLIFE (945-3543) that is a busy rail yard. It cov- in the Thrush family, but it My brother thought, for more information about ers a marsh or a swamp and is named after the European “Wow, this is a great way to the game-check process. we hit an 18 car train loaded bird because of the red breast. raise and lower a hog.” A lot The youth-only turkey with new tanks and put it But other than that, there is easier than struggling with season is April 16 – 17 for The sky is falling… the sky 2016, the Huber is offering right down in the mud. no relation. a rope and tackle over a tree youth possessing a valid is falling… Wait! No, it’s not! new and exciting entertain- So, this morning we head- The American Robin is limb. youth hunting license and a We are raising the roof with ment for families. This partic- ed east toward Magdeburg. widely distributed all over When the hog was ready turkey permit. Youth hunt- YEE HAW, a family-friend- ular variety show focuses on We figured they would be North America. It is the state to be pulled out of the wa- ers must be accompanied ly musical/comedy/variety a few decades ago, when life’s looking for us, and they were. bird of Connecticut, Michi- ter, Hub yelled at Mary, and by a non-hunting adult, 18 show with talent from many pace was slower and families Lots of anti-aircraft units gan and Wisconsin. There are Mary pulled the team for- years of age or older. Only favorite local entertainers and enjoyed TV shows together were around there this time. several sub-species. ward. Problem! The hog was two wild turkeys may be some new Huber talent! The without cell phones, internet, We took a lot of fire and had to The robin is most active wedged in the barrel, so the checked by a youth hunter director, Fritz Kuhn, devel- texting, etc. Together, family keep up a lot of speed. There during the day and the male barrel and the hog raised off during the two-day season. oped a program in the format members sat and laughed at are targets that we didn’t see, sings a lot in the morning. the ground. What to do? So, Additionally, if two turkeys of Hee Haw (remember the the corny humor of the coun- but then you are a lot safer at Their diet is mostly beetles, Wes and Hub found some are harvested in the youth show?) and YEE HAW was try variety show Hee Haw, higher speeds. grubs, earthworms, caterpil- 2x4’s and started banging on season, no additional birds born. The goal is to encourage suitable for everyone. We came into the rail yard lars, fruits and berries. It is the barrel to release the hog. may be taken by the youth families and young people With KORN radio, local proper and I blew up a loco- one of the earliest bird species Well, this was a cold winter hunter for the duration of to enjoy the arts, whether on salutes, musical guests, silly motive and a tank car that he to lay their eggs. They start to day and the horses were jit- the spring turkey season. stage or in the audience and songs, and skits, YEE HAW was pushing. Then we went breed shortly after they return tery. The loud banging fright- Hunting hours are 30 to help the Huber. will bring back memories of on down to where all the from their winter homes. ened the team and they took minutes before sunrise until Hicksville is extremely the light-hearted humor once tracks narrow down to two The Lazy Cow Bird will off. Run-a-way team! The hog, noon from April 18 – May 1. fortunate to have this grand, enjoyed throughout the coun- set of rails and goes on to the lay her eggs in a robin’s nest, barrel and all flew to the top Hunting hours from May 2 – beautiful building and many try. So… bring your families bridge or crossway that goes if she can, but the robin will of the barn and went through 15 will be 30 minutes before types of entertainment have on April 22 or 23 for an eve- through the mud and water. kick the eggs out if she can. the hay loft, slammed into sunrise to sunset. Hunting been on the Huber stage ning of laughter as you watch I could see they were us- At our home over the the far wall, broke through hours are 30 minutes before throughout its history. In YEE HAW! ing the big cranes, one on years, we have had two family the wall and landed on the sunrise to sunset during the the tracks and one on a barge of robins to return and nest ground. My brother, who was two-day youth season. voters and people who’ve down in marsh. in our red maple trees. I see a teenager at the time, was Hunters may use shot- moved out-of-state have long I fired one rocket at the they’re out back now. They re- rolling on the ground, laugh- guns or archery equipment contributed to the problems big crane sitting on the tracks turn late and leave early, they ing. But my father scolded to hunt wild turkeys. It is of voter fraud, long lines and and I hit it pretty good. The will be gone by the middle of Owen and ordered him to unlawful to hunt turkeys us- discarded ballots. housing flew in all directions August. stop laughing. Dad saw only ing bait, live decoys or elec- “In 2011, there were sev- and the arms fell over into the A few years back we were the catastrophe. Broken hay tronic calling devices or to eral Ohio counties with more mud. sitting in the front yard car, hole in the barn, run- shoot a wild turkey while it registered voters than eligible The pilot right behind me watching the traffic go by on a-way horses with broken is in a tree. The ODNR Di- voters. That is why we have e have destroyed the crane on the SR 49, and the male robin harness, etc. Dad knew that vision of Wildlife advises W worked to bring our state into barge and one of the other had found an earthworm, but if this story was told, all the turkey hunters wear hunter full compliance with feder - boys put some rockets into was having trouble getting local farmers would torment orange clothing when en- al and state laws for the first the barge and it was pretty him out of the ground. You Hub about the “flying pig”. tering, leaving or moving time ever, resulting in the well destroyed. could see the robin was tug- My dad, who died many years through hunting areas in removal of nearly 465,000 de- We all went up to about ging on the worm with all his ago, never told this account of order to remain visible to ceased voters and 1.3 million 5000 feet and looked things might, but wasn’t gaining on butchering. My brother nev- others. duplicate registrations.” over and figure out what we the worm. The worm must er told the story until many Wild turkey breeding ac- “Ohio manages its voter would do next, we still had have let go of his hold on the years after the death of Hub. tivity is primarily controlled rolls in direct compliance of about half of our rocket. ground or he broke in two, as It’s was fifty years later by the increasing amount both federal and state laws, I told them I would use my the bird fell over backwards and I had only recently heard of daylight. Hens typically and is consistent with an rockets and blow up the rails from pulling so hard. But he Owen tell the story, and want- start incubating eggs around agreement in this same feder- at the far end and they were to got up on his feet and he still ed to share it. May 1 in Ohio. Ohio’s cur- al court just 4 years ago. do the same at the middle and had part of the worm. —Etta Belle Stuart Winter rent wild turkey population “This lawsuit is politically the other end. Mother nature puts on a is approximately 175,000. motivated, election-year pol- 421 W. River St, Antwerp, OH I swung around and came show for us all day if we have HUNTERS PREPARE FOR Wild turkeys were extir- itics, is a waste of taxpayer 419-258-4311 in from the side and put time to watch it. OHIO’S 2016 WILD TURKEY pated in Ohio by 1904 and dollars and opens the door for Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11AM-9PM a rocket into the legs that See ya! SEASON were reintroduced in the voter fraud in Ohio.” (Closed Sundays) held the rails and ties into 1950s by the ODNR Divi- For many hunters, spring sion of Wildlife. Ohio’s first You have to see this brings the unmistakable modern day wild turkey show...to believe it! sound of gobbling wild season opened in 1966 in The Paulding County turkeys as Ohio’s annual nine counties, and hunt- MUSIC & COMEDY hunt of this popular game ers checked 12 birds. The Veterans’ Service Of ce wild turkey harvest topped bird begins. The 2016 Ohio The Paulding County Veteran’s Service Of ce is dedicated spring hunting season opens 1,000 for the first time in 1984. Spring turkey hunting to aiding Paulding County veterans and their families in time on Monday, April 18, and of need. YEE the youth wild turkey sea- opened statewide in 2000, There are two basic services the agency provides: son is Saturday and Sunday, and Ohio hunters checked more than 20,000 wild tur- 1 – Emergency Financial Assistance – Provide short term April 16 – 17, according to  nancial assistance to eligible veterans and their families the Ohio Department of keys for the first time that HAW! year. who demonstrate a need. This includes, but is not limited By: Stan Jordan April 22 & 23 Natural Resources (ODNR). to, food, gas, mortgage/rent and assistance with utility When Pigs Fly The ODNR Division of payments. Remember when farmers STATEMENT FROM OHIO *Live on Stage* Wildlife anticipates ap- 2 – Claims Assistance – Provide services for veterans and stored hay loose in the hay SECRETARY OF STATE JON GET TICKETS NOW! proximately 65,000 licensed other claimants for help with VA claims for any federal, mow and the barn roof was hunters, not counting ex- HUSTED state, or local bene ts. CALL: 419-542-9553 extended on one end. A hay empt landowners hunting We also provide reimbursement for the cost of car ran the length of the barn on their own property, will Ohio Secretary of State Jon This is a Fund-Raising and was attached to the ridge enjoy Ohio’s popular spring Husted released the following transportation to VA medical facilities in our area, or in the Event...All money roof and giant forks were wild turkey season before statement in response to the case where the veteran cannot drive himself, we will provide goes to the “Huber” used to haul hay up and into it ends on Sunday, May 15. legal assault on Ohio’s legal- a driver. Our of ce hours are Tuesday thru Friday, LOTS OF LOCAL TALENT the hay mow. The spring and youth turkey ly-required maintenance of My father, Wes Stuart, was 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. TICKETS $8, SENIORS $6 seasons are open statewide the voter rolls taken by Dem- a farmer in northwest Ohio. Arrangements can be made for after FAMILIES $20, & KIDS ONLY $5 with the exception of Lake os and the American Civil A neighbor, Hub Conn, had La Su An Wildlife Area in Liberties Union (ACLU): of ce hours appointments SHOW/TIME 7:30 asked my dad to help butcher Williams County, which “Voter rolls with deceased Any questions, please call 419-399-8285 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 13, 2016 BEAUTIFY THE ENVI- receptacle when one is avail- Administration. The new includes $10.4 million in THE BIBLIOPHILES WIN ANTWERP RONMENT WITH SIMPLE able. website shares People’s Gar- Watershed Rehabilitation GESTURES 3. Secure lids on waste den success stories and nu- Program funding to help BATTLE OF THE BOOKS! cans. Often, waste blows out merous resources, from vid- communities rehabilitate of unsecured waste cans, es- eos to checklists, on how-to aging dams that protect pecially those that are over- create a garden that benefits lives, property and infra- flowing. the community and incor- structure like drinking wa- 4. Pick up a piece of lit- porates sustainable practic- ter in rural communities ter daily. Appreciate the en- es. downstream. Of this, $4.8 vironment around you and “The website’s ‘Plant a million will be used in Texas do your part in helping to Window Box for Pollina- to complete the design and keep it clean. tors’ tool is a fun way for construction of four water- 5. Don’t litter! Pretty gardeners to select native shed rehabilitation projects simple, right? plants for their gardens and, in Ellis and Williamson Littering is often a symp- at the same time, help bees, counties, and $3.7 will be tom of laziness and an in- butterflies and other pol- used in Utah for the con- ability to appreciate the linators flourish,” said Ag- struction of a dam project environment. According ricultural Marketing Ser- in Gillespie County. About to Keep America Beautiful, vice Administrator Elanor $500,000 will be used to The Antwerp Battle of the Books winning team, The Bib- littering is 85% attitude. Starmer. assess up to 25 aging dams liophiles (from left to right: Gaige McMichael, Lydia Krouse, The Nurturing Well By: Jill Therefore, consider the en- The People’s Garden Ini- nationwide this year. Aeriel Snyder, Hayleigh Jewell, Kate Farr, and Katryna Fish). Starbuck vironment as if it were your tiative works with agencies USDA watershed proj- The Bibliophiles defeated The Royal Readers in overtime, 25 to One of the most unsight- home. Most people can’t and offices across USDA ects provide an estimated 23. They will now compete in the Paulding County Battle of ly insults to our environ- stand a cluttered and filthy and with federal, state and $2.2 billion in benefits an- the Books on Wednesday, April 13th. Battle of the Books is a ment is litter. Not only is it home. The environment is local partners to start and nually to local communi- literary competition for Paulding County schools sponsored by unsightly and harmful, but just as much of a home as sustain gardens with the ties nationwide. Since 1948, the Paulding County Carnegie Library system. Teams partici- it also costs our country bil- the structures we live in. mission of growing healthy USDA has helped local gov- pating in the competition read 50 books over the course of the lions of dollars. According It can be as beautiful or as food, people and commu- ernments construct nearly school year. to Keep America Beautiful, ugly as we make it. Which nities. USDA’s Agricultural 12,000 dams in 47 states and Inc., cleaning up litter costs way would you rather have Marketing Service, Trans- Puerto Rico to help prevent our nation $11.5 billion an- it? portation and Marketing flooding and erosion dam- nually. This is an exception- Program oversees the Ini- age, provide recreation op- ally high cost for something JUST IN TIME FOR NA- tiative for the Department. portunities, improve water that is avoidable and easi- TIONAL GARDEN MONTH: supplies for drinking and ly remedied. Imagine how USDA LAUNCHES “PLANT A USDA INVESTS $103 MIL- irrigation, and create habitat we could spend billions of WINDOW BOX FOR POL- LION IN VITAL WATERSHED for wildlife. dollars for something more PROJECTS Since 2009, USDA has in- LINATORS” USING NEW vested more than $29 billion worthwhile. PEOPLE’S GARDEN INITIA- Litter causes a host of en- to help producers make con- TIVE WEBSITE Agriculture Secretary vironmental issues. It clogs Tom Vilsack announced servation improvements, up gutters and storm drains. that the U.S. Department of working with as many as It lands in waterways, con- At the annual White Agriculture (USDA) is in- 500,000 farmers, ranchers taminating the water we House Easter Egg Roll, the vesting up to $103 million in and landowners to protect drink and the food we eat. United States Department post-disaster recovery and more than 400 million acres It kills wildlife. It decreases of Agriculture (USDA) the rehabilitation of aging nationwide, boosting soil Fifth grader Lydia Krouse and sixth grader Kate Farr confer property value. Business- urged Americans of all ages dams in 19 States. and air quality, cleaning before reporting their answer to team captain Gaige McMi- es and communities suffer to “Plant a Window Box for “The Emergency Water- and conserving water and chael, a sixth grader. when patrons refuse to enter Pollinators” by using a new, shed Protection program is enhancing wildlife habitat. parks or retail stores due to free online tool available at vital to communities repair- For an interactive look at results we’ve seen in the first gram; participation among property riddled with lit- the redesigned People’s Gar- ing damage and making im- USDA’s work in conserva- 2 years of nationwide imple- children has increased 27 per- ter. People want nice sur- den Initiative website. provements to reduce future tion and forestry over the mentation are inspiring. The cent since 2009; and roundings. Unfortunately, The new tool allows damage from natural disas- course of this Administra- report also underscores how • Schools participating it is people who create the people to determine which ters,” Vilsack said. “Since tion, visit https://medium. the 2010 bipartisan child nu- in CEP are benefiting from unsightly view in the first plants will provide pollina- 2009, USDA has invested com/usda-results. trition law has achieved sig- improved program integrity, place. tor forage based on their zip more than $647 million to nificant positive results for fewer hours spent on admin- Litter comes from a va- code. Site visitors can then help local governments re- STATEMENT FROM AGRI- child nutrition and health. It istrative work, and increased riety of sources, with mo- print out the list of plants store watersheds and protect CULTURE SECRETARY VIL- is because of these undeniable student participation in meal torists (52.8%) and pedes- to take to their local garden communities from the after- SACK ON CHILD NUTRITION results that I urge Congress programs; trians (22.8%) representing store and grown them in a math of devastating natural to stay the course in child Since passage of the bi- the biggest culprits. The window box. There is also a disasters like Hurricanes Agriculture Secretary Tom nutrition. It would be unwise partisan Healthy, Hun- most common items peo- virtual window box game. Irene and Sandy and fires Vilsack released the following to roll back standards, saddle ger-Free Kids Act in 2010, ple throw into the environ- Even a space as small as a and flooding in the South- statement in response to a parents and school adminis- America’s children have ment are tobacco products, window box can help pol- western United States.” new report done jointly by the trators with more paperwork benefitted in the following paper, and plastic. Among linators by ensuring they Funding through USDA’s Food Research & Action Cen- or weaken assistance for our ways: paper, fast food packaging don’t have to fly too far to Natural Resources Conser- ter (FRAC) and the Center on most vulnerable children. • Data show that obesity ranks as the most common find food. The interactive vation Service (NRCS), was Budget and Policy Priorities USDA stands ready to work rates are falling among young littered item. Since 1969, the People’s Garden website announced by Assistant (CBPP) regarding positive with Congress to support the kids; amount of plastic items in also includes the popular Chief Kirk Hanlin at an outcomes of the Community reauthorization of child nu- • 97 percent of schools the litter stream increased live USDA “bee cam” which event in Mother Neff State Eligibility Provision (CEP), trition programs that contin- have embraced updated, 165%. One can speculate broadcasts honeybee activ- Park outside Temple, Tex- part of the 2010 Healthy, ue to improve the health and healthier meal standards; that bottled water may be a ity on the roof of USDA’s as. In 2015, excessive rains Hunger-Free Kids Act, which wellbeing of the next genera- • Kids are now eating at contributing factor. In 2008 headquarters building in overwhelmed the drainage allows eligible high-poverty tion.” least 13 percent more of their alone, Keep America Beau- Washington, D.C. systems of many commu- schools to offer school meals The CEP report shows: entrees, at least 16 percent tiful volunteers picked up The new People’s Gar- nities and threatened, dam- to all students at no charge, • In the 2014-2015 school more vegetables and 23 per- 189 million littered plastic den website is just in time as aged or destroyed culverts, so they can focus on serving year, 4,000 new schools took cent more fruit at lunch; water bottles. Agriculture Secretary Tom bridges and roads. NRCS children the nutritious meals advantage of the ability to • More low-income chil- Avoid wasting our tax Vilsack designated April as will invest more than $21 they need to learn, instead of streamline school meal ad- dren are benefiting from dollars and time spent on National Garden Month. million to help Texas com- doing paperwork. ministration through CEP; breakfast and lunch pro- cleaning up litter by getting “Gardens provide a pos- munities remove debris “This report is further evi- • In total, 3,000 school grams; into the following habits. itive setting for pollinators and stabilize streambanks dence that schools participat- districts and 18,000 schools- • Nearly 4 million children 1. Seek waste recepta- such as bats, bees, birds, to better protect drainage ing in CEP are making great more than half of all eligible have access to healthy food in cles. They are everywhere! butterflies, beetles, and oth- canals, utilities and roads strides ensuring that all chil- schools-are participating, the summer when school is You can find them outside er animals that contribute from future damage. dren are well nourished and benefitting more than 8.5 out and meals are scarce; and of most retail stores, gas sta- substantially to the U.S. Overall, NRCS will in- prepared to learn, especially million students without stig- • 8 million low-income tions, and rest stops. economy and play a vital vest $93 million in Emer- since many of these students ma; women, infants and young 2. Keep a waste bag in role in keeping fruits, nuts, gency Watershed Protection rely on school meals as their •Due in part to CEP, more children now receive an im- your vehicle. Always keep- and vegetables in our diets,” (EWP) Program assistance best source of nutritious food. than 90,000 schools and child proved variety of healthy food ing a waste bag close by can Vilsack said in the procla- to help state and local gov- CEP is a win for schools, par- care sites now participate in through WIC. remedy situations when mation. ernments carry out much ents and students, and the the School Breakfast Pro- there are no waste recep- In addition to the win- needed recovery projects to tacles around. You do not dow box tool, the website address damage caused by have to clutter up your vehi- features an interactive map floods, hurricanes, wildfires cle, picnic area, or any other of the more than 2,100 Peo- and other natural disasters. place you visit. You simply ple’s Gardens planted since Approximately $59 million take the waste bag to a waste Vilsack launched the effort will be used in recovery proj- at the start of the Obama ects in some of the hardest hit areas in Texas, Mississip- - Trailer and Sprayer Sales pi and Utah. About $34 mil- - Hitch Installation lion will assist projects in - Trailer and Sprayer Repair Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, - Pump Repair Colorado, Florida, Indiana, - Trailer Rentals Kansas, Kentucky, Minne- sota, Missouri, Ohio, South Located at: 4816 N. State Road 101 Carolina, South Dakota, Woodburn, In 46797 Tennessee, Washington, (260) 632-4815 and Wyoming. A summary Mon-Fri: 8a-5:30p (Closed 12-1) of projects by state is avail- www.bridgetrailers.com Sat: 8am-12pm Sun: Closed able on the EWP website. The announcement also PAGE 8 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 13, 2016 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] th KNIGHTS SCHOOL WAR- Moore (two singles), Tabler WOODLAN FALLS TO CONCORDIA IN ANTWERP WINS IN 9 RIORS IN SEASON OPENER (single), Jutte (two singles), Moore (single), Vee (single), BOYS BASEBALL By: Jeff Abbott Moore (two singles) Bishop Luers sent 11 bat- Wayne Trace is now 2-0 ters to the plate and scored on the season. 6 runs in the 6th inning to break a 2-2 deadlock with RAIDERS PLAY SHUT OUT Woodlan and the Knights GAME posted an 8-2 win over the Warriors as both teams On April 4th, Wayne started their 2016 baseball Trace shut out Antwerp on season. Woodlan got a run the varsity baseball field. Fi- in the first and held the lead nal score: Wayne Trace 11, before Bishop Lues scored Antwerp 0 twice in the fourth to take Score by Innings: the lead. Woodlan tied the WT – 2 7 1 1 0=11; 10H game with a run in bottom Antwerp – 0 0 0 0 0=0;1H of the fourth. Three hits, a Winning Pitcher – Aus- couple of errors, and a hit- tin Winebrenner (2 innings, by-pitch batter led to the big zero hits, two strikeouts, one inning by the Knights. Aus- walk) tin Fancher scored both of Others – Alec Vest, Bra- the Woodlan runs and Jason den Zuber, Grant Baumle Lindberg had the lone War- Losing Pitcher – Matt riors’ hit. Collin Jones took Jones (1-2/3 innings, seven the loss on the mound. hits, nine runs, one strikeout, Score by the Inning: four walks) Bishop Luers – 0 0 0 2 0 6 Other – Hunter Noel 0=8; 6H, 3E Hitters of the Game: Woodlan – 1 0 0 1 0 0 Antwerp – Cline (single) 0=2; 1H, 2E WT – Stoller (single, dou- ble), Jerome (two singles), Senior Sidney Barnhouse gets a single. More pictures at west- LADY RAIDERS TAKE A WIN Yenser (single), Baksa (sin- bendnews.net gle), Winebrenner (single), Sophomore Luke Crilly hits the ball to center field and gets to first base. More pictures at westbendnews.net Nine innings of play Ant- each On April 4th, the WT Slade (single), Vest (single), werp beat Delphos Jefferson 5 DJ – Hartsock (triple, sin- Lady Raiders took the field Baumle (single) By: Jeff Abbott scored 7 of the 9 runs in the to 4, Emily Derck smacked a gle), Wilson (triple), Jetting- against LCC at Wayne Wayne Trace is now 2-1 Concordia took an ear- game. Collin Jones was 2 for triple to score Avery Braaten hoff (2 singles) Trace. on the season. ly 3-0 lead on Woodlan and 3 for the Warriors and scored for the win in the 9th inning Pitchers: After only five inning, the Cadets went on to get a the lone Woodlan run in the with 2 outs. Antwerp _ Braaten (9IP, the Lady Raider took the PANTHERS BASEBALL 9-1 victory over the Warriors game Scorers of the Game: 9SO, 9H, 2W) game with the 10 run rule. FALLS TO DEFIANCE in boys’ baseball at Warrior Score by the Inning: Antwerp – Derck (triple, DJ – Thompson (9IP, 12H, Final score: 18-6 Field. Concordia scored 6 Concordia – 3 0 0 1 2 3 runs over the final 3 innings 0=9; 7H, 0E single, RBI), Perry (3 singles, 6SO, 2W Score by the Inning: Monday April 4th saw De- 2RBI), Hawley (triple, RBI), Score by the Inning: LCC – 3 2 1 0 0=6; 13H, to seal the game. The top half Woodlan – 0 0 1 0 0 0 0=1; fiance and Paulding meet up of the Cadets batting order 4H, 2E Cline (2 singles), H Smith (2 Antwerp – 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0E on the field for some varsity singles); Braaten, Barnhouse, 1=5 WT – 7 5 2 4 x=18; 12H, baseball action. The first -in PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL SELECTS MARCH SOM Johanns, Hatlevig – a single DJ – 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0=4 4E ning started off with Defiance Winning Pitcher – Mag- scoring 2 runs and Paulding We can make your wedding, graduation, anniversary or gie Crosby (5 innings, 13 1. But that was all she wrote any other announcement that you may need! hits, 6 runs, 0 strikeouts, 0 for the Panthers as the Bull- Come in or give us a call to see how we can help! walks) dogs continued to snag runs Losing Pitcher – Kiely in the 3rd, 4th and 7th in- West Bend Printing & Publishing - 419-258-2000 Smith (3 innings, 8 hits, 14 nings cinching the win for runs, 3 strikeouts, 8 walks) Defiance. Final score: 7-1. Other Pitcher – Bynun Score by the inning: (1 inning, 4 hits, 4 runs, 1 Defiance – 2 0 2 1 0 0 2=7; f th strikeout, 1 walk) dae o e Mon 9H, 2E un th Hitters of the Game: Paulding – 1 0 0 0 0 0 0=1; S WT – Thrasher (double, 3H, 4E single), Wright (double, sin- Scorers of the Game: gle), Moore (two singles), B Defiance – Smiddy 2; Sinn (single), Torman (sin- Frederick 1, Stykemain 1, Paulding High School announced their March Students of gle), Gerber (single), Cros- Jimenez 1, Phillips 1, Taylor 1 the Month. 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TO PARKWAY Paulding – Beck 1, Manz 1, Davis 1 Antwerp lost 7 to 3 to Pitchers: Parkway in high school soft- Ayersville – Brown (6IP, ball action on April 4th. 7H, 3R, 2ER, 2BB, 4SO) Spring Score by the Inning: Paulding – Manz (7IP, 8H, Antwerp – 0 0 1 1 0 0 1=3; 2R, 2ER, 2BB, 4SO) 10H Parkway – 2 2 0 0 0 0 3=7; 10H Hitters of the Game: [email protected] www.toddfarmsandexcavating.com Antwerp – Barnhouse 3 Follow us on singles, RBI; Perry 2 singles; Hawley, Derck, Bok, Johanns Ponds – a single each Parkway – Jyn 2 singles; Tree Mulching Shasher 2 singles, dbl; Hawk Stump Grinding single,dbl; Strider triple, sin- All Types of Excavating West Bend Printing gle 2 RBIs Pitchers: Demolition Antwerp – Braaten (3SO, 10H, 3W Mike: 419-769-6666 13304 Rd. 224, Cecil, OH Schedule a 12” or larger ad & get Parkway – Hawk 2SO, 10H, 5W

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Score by the Inning: Call: (419) 258-2000 • Email: [email protected] Ayersville – 0 0 1 1 0 0 0=2; Open: Mon.-Thurs. 4:30pm-9:00pm Fri.-Sun. 11:00am-7:30pm Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 9 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 13, 2016 ARCHER FIELD HOSTS HIGH SCHOOL 5th Wilson, A, 14:35; 6th 20.10; 6th Priest, VW, 20.20 PAULDING’S JAYCIE VARNER SIGNS TO Rohrs, H, 15:46 Boys 110 Meter Hurdles: TRACK MEET 4x200m Relay: 1st Moore, VW, 16.80; 2nd CONTINUE VOLLEYBALL CAREER AT UNI- 1st Fairview, 1:58 Hernandez, VW, 17.00 VERSITY OF RIO GRANDE 1600m Run – 1st E Wil- Girls 100 Meter Dash: lett, H, 5:26; 2nd G Willett, H, 1st Myers, P, 13.60; 2nd 5:39; 3rd Ketcher, F, 5:50; 4th Braun, VW, 13.70; 3rd Mo- Crites, F, 5:51 rales, D, 14.50; 3rd Weller, P, 4x100m Relay – Fairview, 14.50; 5th Grothouse, VW, 56.9 14.60; 6th Ham, D, 14.80 400m Dash – 1st Vetter, F, Boys 100 Meter Dash: 1:08; 2nd K Smith, F, 1:08.5; 1st Hardmon, VW, 11.90; 3rd Williamson, A, 1:08.9; 2nd Hart, VW, 12.00; 3rd In- 4th N Miller, H, 1:09 gol, P, 12.30; 4th Weiss, VW, 300m Hurdles – Schwarz- 12.40; 5th Rubio, D B, 12.50; bek, F, 49.74; 2nd Miesle, A, 6th Tracy, D B, 12.60 54.44 Girls 4x200 Meter Relay: 800m Run – 1st Longard- 1st Defiance ‘A’, 1:58.50; ner, A, 2:27; 2nd Crites, F, 2nd Paulding ‘A’, 1:59.80; 3rd 2:40; 3rd Retcher, F, 2:51; 4th Van Wert ‘A’, 2:01.50 Hoffman, F, 3:30 Boys 4x200 Meter Relay: Senior Erik Buchan wins the high jump for Antwerp. More 200m Dash – 1st Schwarz- 1st Van Wert ‘A’, 1:36.20; pictures at westbendnews.net bek, F, 29.15; 2nd Wagner, F, 2nd Paulding ‘A’, 1:44.20 On April 5th, Antwerp F, 2:33 29.67; 3rd Meyer, H, 30.52; Girls 1600 Meter Run: Paulding senior Jaycie letic Conference, tying for played host on Archer Field 200m Dash – 1st Sliter, F, 4th Crites, F, 30.53 1st Weidenhamer, D, Varner recently signed her fifth in the league. Varner for a high school track meet 24.07; 2nd Harns, H, 24.38; 3200m Run – 1st E Willett, 6:11.10; 2nd Crawford, VW, letter of intent to continue is shown signing her letter against Holgate and Fairview. 3rd Voirol, F, 25.28; 4th Cull- H, 12:11; 2nd G Willett, H, 6:16.60; 3rd Lenhart, D, her volleyball career at the of intent. Also in the pic- The following are team and er, F, 25.75 12:24; 3rd Breininger, F, 13:02 6:24.40; 4th Wiles, D, 6:26.60; University of Rio Grande in ture are Jenni Varner (mom, event results on the day: 3200m Run – 1st William- 4x400m Relay – 1st Ant- 5th Williamson, VW, 6:32.50; Rio Grande Ohio. The Red left), Jim Varner (dad, right) BOYS: son, A, 10:20; 2nd Midgett, F, werp, 4:33.88; 2nd Fairview, 6th Rutkowski, VW, 7:16.50 Storm was 26-8 last season and Paulding Volleyball Team – 1st Fairview (F) 11:15; 3rd Johnson, F, 11:32; 4:34.09; 3rd Holgate, 4:46.26 Boys 1600 Meter Run: and finished 8-4 in the Ken- Head Coach Josh Early 103, 2nd Antwerp (A) 29, 3rd 4th Sonnenberg, H, 11:36 Shot Put – 1st Thomas, 1st Lockmiller, D B, tucky Intercollegiate Ath- (standing). Holgate (H) 18 4x400m Relay – 1st Fair- H, 34’3”; 2nd Hall, F, 29’; 3rd 4:45.40; 2nd Wolfrum, VW, 4x800m Relay – 1st Fair- view, 4:04 Phillips, F, 28’11”; 4th Manel- 4:49.30; 3rd Mendenhall, D view A, 8:44; 2nd Antwerp Shot Put – 1st P Arend, F, la, A, 24’9” B, 4:50.70; 4th Howerton, 10:32.50; 4th Sealscott, VW, 05.00; 2nd Henry, VW, 8:57; 3rd Fairview B 9:54 42’8”; 2nd Bok, F, 40’9”; 3rd Discus – 1st Thomas, H, D B, 4:55.00; 5th Schlatter, 10:38.60 J6-01.00; 3rd Riethman, P, 110m Hurdles – 1st His- Lbarra, H, 35’2”; 4th Blakely, 102’; 2nd Manella, A, 86’4”; D, 4:57.10; 6th Crowell, D B, Girls 4x400 Meter Relay: J5-04.00; 3rd Fowler, VW, J5- song, F, 18:96; 2nd Reed, F, H, 31’11” 3rd Phillips, F, 74’1”; 4th Hall, 4:58.30 1st Van Wert ‘A’, 4:40.00; 04.00; 5th Vogel, P, 5-02.00; 20:0 Discus – 1st P Arend, F, F, 65’9”; 5th Bennett, A, 65’4” Girls 4x100 Meter Relay: 2nd Paulding ‘A’, 4:50.00; 3rd 6th Sealscott, VW, 5-00.00; 100m Dash – 1st Sliter, F, 119’4”; 2nd Sidle, F, 113’; 3rd Long Jump – 1st Culler, F, 1st Van Wert ‘A’, 55.10; 2nd Van Wert ‘B’, 5:08.10 6th Trausch, P, 5-00.00 11:43; 2nd Harris, H, 11:54; Lbarra, H, 109’10”; 4th Blake- 15’11.5”; 2nd Mavis, F, 14’3”; Paulding ‘A’, 55.30; 3rd Defi- Boys 4x400 Meter Relay: Girls Pole Vault: 3rd Voirol, F, 11:81; 4th Cull- ly, H, 101’4” 3rd Roberts, A, 13’8”; 4th L ance ‘A’, 58.80 1st Defiance ‘A’, 3:44.20; 1st Howard, D, J10-00.00; er, F, 12:06; 5th N Arend, F, Long Jump – 1st Schwief- Kelly, H, 13’8”; 5th Hohen- Boys 4x100 Meter Relay: 2nd Van Wert ‘A’, 3:48.40; 3rd 2nd Salinas, P, J7-06.00; 2nd 12:46; 6th Schwietert, F, 12:50 ertt, 16’ 11.75”; 2nd Buchan, berger, H, 13’6.5” 1st Van Wert ‘A’, 46.90; Van Wert ‘C’, 3:59.30; 4th Van Harwell, P, J7-06.00; 4th 4x200m Relay – 1st Fair- A, 16’ 10.5”; 3rd Midgett, F, High Jump – 1st Posey, F, 2nd Defiance B, ‘A’ 47.60; 3rd Wert ‘B’, 4:03.30; 5th Pauld- Zipfel, D, J7-00.00; 5th Grot- view, 1:41.08 14’ 9.5”; 4th Nester, F, 14’7.5” 5’1”; 2nd N Miller, H, 5’; 3rd Paulding ‘A’, 48.90 ing ‘A’, 4:05.10 house, VW, 6-00.00; 5th Jar- 1600m Run – 1st William- High Jump – 1st Buchan, K Smith, F, 4’8”; 4th Swary, H, Girls 400 Meter Run: Girls High Jump: rett, VW, 6-00.00; 5th Ham, son, A, 4:42; 2nd Johnson, F, A, 5’10”; 2nd Carpenter, F, 4’8”; 5th Kuhlman, H, 4’6” 1st Wichman, D, 1:07.60; 1st Stambaugh, D, J4- D, 6-00.00 4:51; 3rd Buchan, A, 4:58; 4th 5’4”; 3rd Hinkle, F, 5’4” 2nd Morales, D, 1:10.60; 3rd 06.00; 2nd Razo, P, J4-04.00; Boys Pole Vault: Laney, A, 5:00 GIRLS: PAULDING, DEFIANCE, Lasley, D, 1:11.70; 4th Si- 2nd Johnson, VW, J4-04.00; 1st Ehlinger, D B, J10- 4th Bradford, P, J4-02.00; 06.00; 2nd Elkins, D B, J9- 4x100m Relay – 1st Fair- Team – 1st Fairview 84; VAN WERT HIGH SCHOOL dle, VW, 1:15.80; 5th Bauer, view, 47.9 2nd Holgate 49; 3rd Antwerp 4th Werts, VW, J4-02.00; 4th 00.00; 3rd Kesler, P, J8-00.00; TRACK TRI-MEET D, 1:16.90; 6th Werts, VW, 400m Dash – 1st Hein- 23 1:17.70 Viggiano, D, J4-02.00 4th Clay, VW, J7-06.00; 4th andez, H, 54.58; 2nd Kolb, F, 4x800m Relay – 1st Hol- Boys 400 Meter Run: Boys High Jump: Carter, VW, J7-06.00; 4th 56.12; 3rd Ryan, A, 1:03.58; gate, 10:29; 2nd Fairview, On Tuesday, April 5th, the 1st Gonzales, D B, 57.10; 1st Barnhart, D B, J6- (Continued on Page 10) 4th Weber, F, 1:06.72 10:51; 3rd Antwerp, 11:11 Paulding (P), Defiance (D), 2nd Rager, VW, 58.20; 3rd 300m Hurdles – 1st Vance, 100m Hurdles – 1st and Van Wert (VW) track Pracht, P, 58.40; 4th Calve- •••COUPON••• F, 47.15; 2nd Hissong, F, Schwarzbek, F, 17:39 teams met up at Van Wert lage, VW, 59.70; 5th Chavez, Laurie’s Naturescapes High School for a battle of 48.05; 3rd Reed, F, 48.87 100m Dash – 1st Kuhl- D B, 1:01.10; 5th Arend, P, YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR COMPLETE LAWN & GARDEN SERVICE! 800m Run – 1st Johnson, men, H, –:–; 2nd Schwarzbek, track & field skills. 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Miller 6B: han, Lilian Daniels, Brooklyn Sophia Fisher, Sabrina King, Layla Kremer, Dylan Keener, Billie Vargo, *Erika Perez, Avery Stahl, *Sayge Dobbelaere, *Jarrett Hornish, The winner of the 2015 Battle fo the Books was Payne Ele- Belcher, *Adan Cano, *Bailey *Sam Woods mentary 6th grade team. Pictured here (l-r) are Riley Stoller, Hunter Paulding County Carne- mentary top team to go on Jacob Stouffer, Owen Manz, Ryan Wenninger, Chloe Parker, Mrs. Thornell 3A: PAULDING ELEMENTA- gie Library sponsored and to the County Competition and Carlee Mead. Matthew Bail, Julieana RY SCHOOL THIRD NINE coordinated the spring is pictured here: L-R Rylee The 25th Annual Battle of throughout the twentieth Biliti, Jericho Guyton, Curtis WEEKS HONOR ROLL 2015- Langsdorf, *Ashley Rickels, competition for Battle of Miller, Laura Thornell, the Books has begun! Teams century as well as the popu- 16 SCHOOL YEAR the Books. Students read Hannah Maenle, Anna from Paulding, Payne, Ant- lar titles since the year 2000. *Brooklyn Schlatter, *Max Stork, *Kadence Thomas, fifty books and then are Miller, Chloe Beining and werp, Oakwood, Grover Hill Many of the titles this year’s *Denotes all “A’s” *Jack Woods quizzed. Grover Hill Ele- Sydnee Sinn. and Divine Mercy are battling teams will be reading include THIRD GRADE: Mrs. Schroeder 3B: the week of April 4th for the titles their parents and grand- Mrs. Doster – *Grace Goy- Abigail Bail, Emma El- juice/fruit, milk pers, fruit, milk honor of representing their parents might have read. The ings, *Samantha Reineck, kins, Hayden Elston, Kayla 4/19 – Egg/cheese muf- 4/19 – Egg/cheese muf- school during the Battle of Battle is just one example of *Cully Thompson, Con- Hunter, Emily Keezer, Brooke fin, juice/fruit, milk fin, fruit, milk the Books finale on Wednes- how the public library part- ner Couts, Geovoni Davis, Kilgore, Bryce Manz, Logan Lunch: Lunch: day, April 13th at 12:30 p.m. ners with county school sys- Ameah Garza, Kane Jones, Peters, Ethan Warner, *Libby 4/13 – Nacho chips w/ 4/13 – Nacho chips w/ at the Youth Leadership tems to create a meaningful Kamryn Sutton Dotterer meat and cheese, corn, re- meat & cheese, corn, refried Building on the Fairgrounds and engaging reading pro- Miss Winegardner – *Ki- Mrs. Hohlbein 4A: fried beans, assorted canned beans, fruit, milk in Paulding. Families and the gram. ara Adams, *Peyton Manz, Trinity Cohan, Emma and fresh fruit, milk; Plus: 4/14 – French toast sticks general public are encouraged This important program *Claire Miller, *Marley Par- Dotterer, Jackson Keller, Tae- Chef salad, Pizza sub or w/syrup, hash brown pattie, to attend the finale to root the is made possible by generous rett, *Nico Stahl, Makenna gan Manz, Ishara Mason, Pretzel w/cheese w/salad bar sausage links, orange juice, teams on during this intense donations of area businesses Dunham, Austen Kinder, Ally Jo Merriman, Jesse Shaf- 4/14 – French toast sticks fruit, milk literary battle. such as Lafarge North Amer- Piper Kochel, Johnathan w/syrup, hash brown pattie, 4/15 – Pepperoni pizza, The 2015-2016 Battle of the ica, Inc., Baughman Tile fer, Charity Switzer, Morgan Lipps, Aniyah Sajuan, Amer- Szurminski, *Elli Barton, sausage links, orange juice, romaine lettuce salad w/ Books is special as it is being Company, Inc., Cooper Fam- iona Stiltner, Mercedes Valle assorted juices, assorted dressing, carrot sticks, fruit, held in the library’s Centen- ily Foundation, Dr. Jeffery *Jamy Hunt, *Aiden Miller, Mrs. Rohlf – *Luke Beck- *Tyler Schlatter canned and fresh fruit; Plus: milk nial year. Fifty books were Rhees, and Dr. Larry Tope. man, *Aeylah Hitzeman, Chef salad, Pizza sub or 4/18 – Chicken nuggets, distributed to all library loca- For more information or Mrs. Bockrath 4B: *Brandon Schroeder, Kaitlyn Marc Sheaks, Jocelynn Breaded chicken sandwich tator tots, baked beans, din- tions and each participating to help support this annual Goings, Alex Leal, Halcyon w/salad bar ner roll w/butter, fruit, milk county school, and Divine program, contact the Chil- Parrett, Owen Logan, Layla Smith, Emiliano Turner, Ja- Logan, Braden Hernandez, 4/15 – Pepperoni pizza, 4/19 – Walking taco w/ Mercy. This year’s competi- dren’s room at the main li- lyn Klopfenstein romaine lettuce salad w/ meat, cheese, & iceberg let- tion list includes titles from brary at 419-399-2032. Nathan Guyton, Kobe Foor, Mrs. Weddelman – *Emma Royce Cooper, *Kylie Mc- dressing, green beans, as- tuce, corn, refried beans, Porter, *Toby Reno, Josi- sorted canned and fresh fruit, milk Cray, *Rhaegan Marshall, ah Akom, Hannah Arnold, OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY Spear, Trinity Starr, Janee *Kacy Hornish, *Kurtis Bauer fruit; Plus: Chef salad, Pizza SCHOOL HONOR ROLL 3RD Trousley, *Quinton Burns, Brianna Bermejo, Courtney sub or Cheeseburger sand- ANTWERP LOCAL SCHOOL Mrs. Pier 5B: Good, Colev Laguna, Jada NINE WEEKS 2015/16 *Tori Schlatter Bridget Gribble, Gavin wich w/salad bar LUNCH MENUS 4/13 – 4/19 Mrs. Holtsberry 1B: Smith, Blayze Vance, Zavian 4/18 – Chicken nuggets, King, Hannah Leaman, Gage LaFountain, Gavin Coil *Denotes all “A’s” Trenton Bail, Sam Brown, Lloyd, Benji Parks, Chandler tator tots, cooked peas & 4/13 – Salisbury steak on Autumn Caudill, Avery Coo- FOURTH GRADE: carrots, dinner roll w/but- bun, mixed vegetables, mixed Mrs. Arend 1A: White, *Joe Estle, *Cassie Mr. Keller – *Carla Manz, Jolene Branham, Blake per, Maylie Hopkins, Spencer Weller ter, assorted canned & fresh fruit, milk; Plus: Salad bar *Maci Kauser, *Cyrah Brad- fruit, milk; PLUS: Chef 4/14 – Meatball sub, car- ford, Riley Stork, Marley salad, Pizza sub or Grilled rots, peaches, milk; Plus: Sprouse, Chris Smith, Tytus chicken sandwich w/salad baked potato bar Manz, Ella Gorrell, Stephen bar 4/15 – Pepperoni pizza, OLD MOUNTAIN CAST IRON Gonzalez, Jacob Fife, Dawson 4/19 – Walking tacos w/ celery w/dip, applesauce, Bradford meat, cheese, and iceburg milk; Plus: Salad bar Skillets ~ Dutch Ovens ~ Tripods ~ Griddles Mrs. Buss – *Casey Agler, lettuce, corn, refried beans, 4/18 – Chicken nuggets, Meagan Hirschy, Josh Funez, Elf grahams, assorted juic- broccoli w/rice & cheese, or- Esther Rocha, Emma Town- es, assorted canned and ange smiles, milk; Plus: Salad Vendor #78 ley, Aly Valle fresh fruit, milk: PLUS: bar Mrs. Stoller – *Sarah Chef salad, Pizza sub or 4/19 – Mini corn dogs, Wong, *Lathan Schneider, Breaded chicken sandwich sweet potato fries, peaches, *Malia Manz, Drake Ankney, w/ salad bar milk; Plus: Salad bar Kynzi Bauer, Hunter Couts, Abbigail Cutlip, Victoria WT PAYNE, GH & DIVINE Dunson, Adrieannah Garms, 12 INCH SKILLET ($20) MERCY SCHOOLS BREAK- 15 INCH SKILLET ($35) Caleb Larson, Riley Smith, FASTGET & YOU LUNCH MESSAGE MENUS 12 & 15 INCH SKILLET COMBO ($50) Kamrun Smith HAVE A WEDDING, Mr. Malcom – *Brianna 4/13 –OUT 4/19 IN THE ENGAGEMENT Draper, *Sarah Lewis, *Al- OR ANNIVERSARY? lison Schilt, Devan Egnor, WESTBreakfast: BEND NEWS. 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PAULDING COUNTY COM- Klopfenstein to go into executive ses- Miller) ing depository agreement with sion at 1:15 p.m. with the Paulding PPEC HONOR FLIGHT DONATIONS CONTINUE a. End of Third Grading Peri- First Federal Bank for the peri- MISSIONERS MEETING County Auditor to discuss personnel od — March 11, 2016 od March 10, 2016 to March 9, MINUTES 3/9/16 matters. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mark Holtsberry. All members b. Winter Athletic Awards — 2021 and open a money market voting yea. March 15 — 7:00 account. This 9th day of March, 2016, the At 1:38 p.m. all members present c. Class of 2016 Graduation f. Approve participation in Board of County Commissioners met agreed to adjourn the executive session Candidates the Ohio School Comp 2017 in regular session with the following and go into regular session. d. Academic Boosters — Des- Workers’ Compensation Group members present: Tony Zartman, Roy Meeting Notes of Appointments: sert Bar — February 16 Rating Program for the period of Klopfenstein, Mark Holtsberry, and • Perry Sinn, Don & Perry’s - Mr. Nola Ginter, Clerk Sinn stopped in briefly to update the e. GMC Cheer Competition January 1, 2017 through Decem- ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: Commissioners on the washer/dryer — March 5 ber 31, 2017, with an enrollment Warrants documented as 223127 situation at the Jacob Eaton Children’s f. Spring OGT Administra- fee of $1,270. through 223199 for County Bills were Home. The Commissioners gave him tion — March 14-18 g. Accept the bid from Havel approved and certified to the County verbal authorization to install a new g. Hoops for Heart — March a division of Shambaugh & Son Auditor for payment. washer/dryer. 16 LP for the Building Automa- EXECUTIVE SESSION: • Jason Landers, Paulding County A motion was made by Mr. Roy Sheriff - Sheriff Landers will be trading h. AIR (American Institute tion system (BAS)/HVAC Up- Klopfenstein to go into executive ses- in a couple of vehicles soon. The titles for Research) — Spring Assess- grade project for a total cost of sion at 8:04 a.m. with the Paulding were signed over to him. Commis- ments Beginning April 11 $255,645. County Prosecutor to discuss legal sioners Holtsberry requested Sheriff i. Musical — The Little Mer- h. Approve five year copier matters. The motion was seconded by Landers provide an ALICE training for maid — March 11-13 contract with Perry Pro-Tech. Mr. Mark Holtsberry. All members county employees. Mr. Landers said Mr. Manz - Elementary i. Approve purchase of a voting yea. he would be happy to do that. A date At 8:22 a.m. all members present for the training will soon be scheduled. School Principal bleacher system from LMC Ser- agreed to adjourn the executive session Sheriff Landers then presented Feb- a. Kindergarten Registra- vices, Inc. for a cost of $71,674. and go into regular session. ruary reports for the Commissioners’ tion/Screening — March 30-31 j. Approve 2016 STS student TRAVEL REQUEST: review. The inmate report (prepared by b. School Battle of the Books workers and wages as follows: 1. William Mowery, OSAVSC Spring Captain David Cline, Paulding County — April 5 Jacob O’Donnell - $9.00 per hour Conference, Dublin OH - April 2, 2016 Jail Administrator) noted a total of 50 Men’s auxilary post 5087 donated in the amount of $500. L c. Paulding County Battle of 2. Aaron O’Donnell - $8.50 per Daniel Wilder, OSAVSC Spring inmates were held during the month Conference, Dublin OH - April 1-3, of February. The average inmates per to R: PPEC employee Heather Hunt and Jim Murlin with the the Books — April 13 hour 3. Jarrison Steiner - $7.50 2016 day was 14.62 and the average stay was Auxiliary. d. DARE Graduation per hour 4. Matthew Dooley - Timothy Baumle, OSAVSC Spring 8.48 days. There were 79 inmates trans- 9. SUPERINTENDENT $7.50 per hour 5. Derek Reeb Conference, Dublin OH - April 1-3, ported, with a total of 2,956 miles trav- ITEMS: - $7.50 per hour 6. Brian Geyer 2016 eled. 60 inmates utilized the tempo- a. State Report Card Update - $7.25 per hour 7. Callie Perry Greg Geyer, OSAVSC Spring Con- rary holding facility in Paulding. The b. Building and Grounds Up- $7.25 per hour 8. Joshua Eh- ference, Dublin OH - April 1-3, 2106 2016 Out Housing Cost report shows IN THE MATTER OF ABOLISH- $81,250.00 was paid to Putnam County date — Pole Lights and Bleachers linger - $7.25 per hour 9. Kaitlyn ING A POSITION: for the first quarter of 2016. c. Technology Update Clevinger - $7.00 per hour 10. The Board of County Commission- • Jerry Zielke, PCED - Mr. Zielke d. Vantage All Boards Dinner Joel Steiner - $7.00 per hour ers does hereby abolish the position of presented the PCED Director Report — Attendees Motion by Anita Bok and office manager held by Pamela Miller at for January and February, 2016. He e. Safe Routes to Schools Up- seconded by Robert Herber, the Paulding County Economic Devel- noted the PCED Small Business In- date that the Board Approve the fol- opment, Inc. office. novation Center has added a couple IN THE MATTER OF DISPOSAL more offices. Office furniture and file (Mr. Taylor arrived at lowing consent items (a-j). Vote: OF UNNEEDED, OBSOLETE, OR cabinets from the old Small Business 6:15p.m.) Yes: Mrs. Anita Bok, Mr. Robert UNFIT PERSONAL PROPERTY: Development Center in Defiance have 10. CONSENT ITEMS: Herber, Mr. Dennis Recker, Mrs. The Paulding County Sheriff’s -Of been obtained and are now being used a. Approve the following sup- Sara Schuette and Mr. Kipp Tay- fice owns a vehicle that is no longer fit in the PCED Small Business Innova- plemental contracts for the 2016- lor. Motion passed: 5-0. for the use for which it was acquired; tion Center. Mr. Zielke highlighted 2017 school year. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION and the fair market value of said ve- several businesses that are either un- hicle is, in the opinion of the Board, der new construction, expanding, or 1. Drew Altimus — Varsity Motion by Dennis Recker and two thousand five hundred dollars remodeling. He announced the 2016 Football Head Coach seconded by Anita Bok to go into ($2,500.00) or less; now, therefore the Career Opportunity Showcase, which 2. Drew Altimus — Athletic executive session at 6:43 p.m. Board of County Commissioners does is scheduled for April 4, 2016, 9:00 Director Reason: To review negotiations hereby authorize the Paulding County a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the OSU Extension The family of Darrell Pease made a donation toward the 3. Cord Ehrhart — Varsity or bargaining sessions with pub- Sheriff to sell privately or trade in the Center. Mr. Zielke noted the Showcase Honor Flight Fundraiser in his memory. In total the family Cross Country Head Coach lic employees concerning their following vehicle: is geared to the 436 junior and senior collected $1,205.00. Picture Left to Right is: Mark Pease, Lisa 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis; students in the county’s schools He 4. Jon Short — Boys Golf compensation or other terms VIN# 2MEFM75V38X620137 reported there are over 20 colleges and Rhonehouse, Freda Pease, and Corbin Rhonehouse. Corbin Head Coach and conditions of their employ- IN THE MATTER OF DISPOSAL businesses already signed up for a dis- is the grandson of Darrell Pease and is also a lineman at 5. Scott McMichael — Girls ment. OF UNNEEDED, OBSOLETE, OR play for the day. Mr. Zielke stated he is Golf Head Coach Vote: Yes: Mrs. Anita Bok, UNFIT PERSONAL PROPERTY: working with AEP on the energy grant PPEC. 6. Jerika Feasby — Cheer- Mr. Robert Herber, Mr. Dennis The Paulding County Sheriff’s -Of for the Small Business Innovation Cen- Paulding Putnam Electric is $70,000. PPEC is accept- leading Advisor Recker, Mrs. Sara Schuette, and fice owns a vehicle that is no longer fit ter for a recent lighting project. He re- for the use for which it was acquired; ported there were 9 of the 11 Paulding Co-op’s (PPEC) fundrais- ing donations and they are 7. Andrea Newell — March- Mr. Kipp Taylor. Motion passed: and the fair market value of said ve- County Mayors’ meeting on February er for Honor Flight contin- also holding a truck raffle on ing Band Director 5-0. hicle is, in the opinion of the Board, 9. Mr. Scott Strahley with RCAP was ues. So far, $45,000 has been June 4th. Two of the most re- b. Approve class of 2016 stu- The board came out of exec- two thousand five hundred dollars the speaker. His presentation on how dents for graduation pending utive session at 7:16 p.m with no ($2,500.00) or less; now, therefore the RCAP can assist communities was in- raised in an effort to sponsor cent donations were made by they meet all local and state action taken. Board of County Commissioners does formative. Mr. Zielke prepared a new an entire flight out of Fort the Antwerp Men’s Auxiliary graduation requirements. 11. ADJOURNMENT hereby authorize the Paulding County resource guide for the mayors. The Sheriff to sell privately or trade in the guide included important contacts at Wayne International Airport. Post 5087 and the family of c. Approve resolution accept- Motion by Robert Herber following vehicle: a number of state agencies. Mr. Ziel- The cost for an Honor Flight Darrell Pease ing the amounts and rates as and seconded by Kipp Taylor to 2003 Chevrolet ‘S’ Truck S10; ke commented he continues to work determined by the budget com- adjourn the Board meeting at VIN# 1GCDT13X63K156589 with InSite Consulting in getting all mission and certify to the county 7:16 p.m. The next regular meet- IN THE MATTER OF ACCEPT- the necessary things in place to certify ANTWERP LOCAL SCHOOL additions or changes as present- auditor. ing will be held on Thursday, ING THE ENTERPRISE ZONE the Paulding Industrial Park. He then BOARD MEETING MINUTES ed. Vote: Yes: Mrs. Anita Bok, d. Approve resolution adopt- April 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the AGREEMENT PROJECT STATE shared a copy of the full page ad that Mr. Robert Herber, Mr. Dennis ing depository agreement with Board of Education room. Vote: REPORT FOR ZONE 141 SUMARY appears in the Paulding County direc- 3/17/16 Recker, and Mrs. Sara Schuette. FOR 2015 AND THE CRA AGREE- tory. He also noted the current unem- Fifth Third Bank for the period Yes: Mrs. Anita Bok, Mr. Robert MENT PROJECT STATUS REPORT ployment rate for January 2016 is 5.6%. Motion passed: 4-0. March 23, 2016 to March 22, Herber, Mr. Dennis Recker, Mrs. FOR 2015: Mr. Zielke shared the PCED Board is The Antwerp Local School 4. APPROVAL OF MIN- 2021. Sara Schuette and Mr. Kipp Tay- The Board of County Commission- currently reviewing policies, manuals, District Board of Education met UTES: Motion by Sara Schuette e. Approve resolution adopt- lor. Motion passed: 5-0. ers does hereby accept the Enterprise and bylaws for possible changes and at 6:00 p.m. at the above date for and seconded by Dennis Recker, Zone Agreement Project Status Report updates. their March meeting at the Ant- to approve the minutes from the for Zone 141 Summary for 2015 and the • Ed Bohn, EMA - Mr. Bohn re- werp Local School Board Room. February 18, 2016 organization- CRA Agreement Project Status Report porting having met with Niki Warncke LOCAL TRUCK & TRAILER SERVICE for 2015 as presented by Jerry Zielke, of Maumee Valley Planning Organiza- 1. The Pledge Of Allegiance al and regular meeting. Vote: Paulding County Economic Develop- tion to discuss a capital improvement was recited by the Board Mem- Yes: Mrs. Anita Bok, Mr. Rob- ment, Inc. and Zone Manager/CRA grant. He also asked permission to bers. ert Herber, Mr. Dennis Recker, Housing Officer. drive the EMA truck to a meeting in 2. Roll Call of Members: and Mrs. Sara Schuette. Motion LOGISTICIZE LTD. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Bowling Green in order to transport Mrs. Anita Bok, Mr. Robert Her- passed: 4-0. A motion was made by Mr. Roy haz-mat supplies back to Paulding. ber, Mr. Dennis Recker, Mrs. 5. LIAISON REPORT: Mr. 861 E. Perry St., Paulding, OH • 419-399-3900 x4 Sara Schuette. Mr. Kipp Taylor Herber updated the board on Get the best - I stump the rest Tree Trimming was absent. (arrived at 6:15pm) college credit plus. CALL PAUL Tree Removal Others Present: Dr. Martin Mill- 6. VANTAGE BOARD RE- Truck - Trailer Dead Limb Removal 260 -341-7255 er (Superintendent), Kristine PORT: Mr. Dennis Recker Repair & Service GRAVES Storm Damage Stuart (Treasurer), Tim Manz informed the board that the TREE EXPERT Clean-Up FREE (Elementary Principal), Cathy Vantage Open House was very Repairs - Scheduled Services 20 years experience Stump Removal Estimates Barnett (Technology Coordina- successful. They also reviewed tor). Guests included Joe Shouse the state report card and ap- Computer Diagnostics of the Paulding Progress and Pe- proved lighting upgrades. ter Greer of The Crescent News, 7. TREASURER’S REPORT: AC Service - Road Repairs Local Manufacturer of Government students, Trey Mills A. Review of Accounts Pay- and Peyton Short, and Wrestlers able Truck Tires - Truck Parts Quality Animal Feeds Justice Clark and Logan Shaner B. Acceptance of Treasur- Dr. Miller and the Board er’s Report Motion by Dennis for over 90 years. recognized and congratulated Recker and seconded by Anita the 2 members of the 2015-2016 Bok, that the Board accept the Wrestling Team; Justice Clark, Treasurer’s Report as present- Certi ed Serving Since 1920 Joe Smalley - Kennel Mate Dealer in GMC Wrestling Champion and ed. Vote: Yes: Mrs. Anita Bok, Technicians Paulding County – 419-258-7245 • 419-258-2584 Logan Shaner, Wrestling Re- Mr. Robert Herber, Mr. Dennis Monday - Friday, 7AM to 6PM • Saturday 7AM to 12PM gional Qualifier. Recker, Mrs. Sara Schuette. Mo- tion passed: 4-0. Call 419-399-3900 x7 or stop in @ P.O. Box 130 • Grabill, IN 46741 • 260/627-2196 3. APPROVAL OF AGEN- DA: Motion by Robert Herber 8. PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS: 861 E. Perry St., Paulding, OH www.sauderfeeds.com • [email protected] and seconded by Anita Bok, to Mr. Bute - Middle/High School (the old John Deere Store on Rt. 127) 1-800-589-2196 Fax 260-627-2783 approve the agenda with any Principal (Report given by Dr. PAGE 13 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 13, 2016 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] they are gearing up for the new grant NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE SHERIFF’S SALE OF year from DORC. The Commissioners were in agreement with Ms. Rister that The West Bend News UNDER JUDGMENT UNDER JUDGMENT REAL ESTATE the fraud training held at the county OF DISCLOSURE OF DISCLOSURE General Code, Section 11681 annex building last week was a success. OF LIENS FOR Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Judge Rister also briefly discussed their Sudoku Puzzle OF LIENS FOR evacuation plan and security measures DELINQUENT LAND DELINQUENT LAND THE STATE OF OHIO, taken at County Court. She was also im- TAXES TAXES PAULDING COUNTY: pressed with how well the e ticket pro- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, cess was working in their office. Revised Code, Section 5721.19.1 Revised Code, Section 5721.19.1 • Ed Bohn, EMA Director, Claudia 8 9 1 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ACTING THROUGH THE RURAL Fickel, Ann Pease, Carol Temple, Lou PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO HOUSING SERVICE, UNITED STATES Wannemacher, Judge DeMuth, Lynn Vance, Katie Sunday met with the Com- 14 5 3 2 In the Matter of Foreclosure of Liens In the Matter of Foreclosure of Liens DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, missioners to review and discuss the for delinquent land taxes: for delinquent land taxes: Plaintiff, evacuation plan for Courthouse em- ployees. Mr. Bohn presented a draft plan LOU ANN WANNEMACHER, LOU ANN WANNEMACHER vs. and locations to meet in the event of a 7 5 TREASURER TREASURER JEDIDIAH J. HOISINGTON, ET AL., disaster. He is also currently working PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO, Defendants, on a memorandum of understanding PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO, with a local entity if employees need to Plaintiff, Plaintiff, Case No. CI 15 198. be evacuated. Once the draft is approved 9 vs. vs. Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the and put into place, Mr. Bohn will set up WILLIAM D. HAWN, ET AL., THOMAS W. NULTON, ET AL., evacuation drills on a quarterly basis. above entitled action, I will offer for sale The next meeting will take place on 8 3 Defendants. Defendants. at public auction, at the East door of the April 6th in the Commissioners’ cham- Case No. CI 15 136 Case No. CI 15 157 Courthouse in the Village of Paulding, bers for finalization of the plan. Whereas, judgment has been rendered Jerry Zielke – Paulding County Whereas, judgment has been rendered in the above named County, on Thurs- against certain parcels of real property for Economic Development Director met 12 against certain parcels of real property for day, the 12th day of May, 2016 at 10:05 taxes, assessments, penalties, costs and briefly with the Commissioners to dis- taxes, assessments, penalties, costs and o’clock A.M., the real estate located at: cuss the proposal from Tetra Tech to charges as follows: charges as follows: 615 West Harrison Street, conduct a Phase I environmental site 14436 Road 171, assessment and engineering services 2 8 1 5 3 910 Van Wert Street, Paulding, Ohio 45879 for the former truck stop along 18176 Latty, Ohio 45855 De ance, Ohio 43512 Parcel Number: 30-06S-029-00 Parcel Number: 01-14D-031-00 US 127 in Cecil. Mr. Zielke is looking Parcel Number: 29-07S-019-01 at Economic Development funding A full legal description of this property A full legal description of this prop- 96 A full legal description of this property the project to make the property more is on record at the Paulding County Engi- erty is on record at the Paulding County is on record at the Paulding County Engi- marketable to be reimbursed by grant neer’s Of ce located in the basement of the Engineer’s Of ce located in the base- dollars. neer’s Of ce located in the basement of the Courthouse. ment of the Courthouse. Courthouse. 72 Total amount of judgment is Five Thou- Said premises appraised at Forty- ve PAULDING COUNTY COM- Total amount of judgment is Six Thou- Thousand and No/100 ($45,000.00) sand One Hundred Seventy-nine and meeting of this Board of County Com- lage of Oakwood Well Project to Wat- sand Eleven and 79/100 ($6,011.79) Dol- 13/100 ($5,179.13) Dollars, plus interest Dollars and cannot be sold for less than MISSIONERS MEETING lars, plus interest and costs of this suit. missioners, and that all deliberations of son Well Drilling, Inc.. in the amount and costs of this suit. two-thirds of that amount. Whereas, said judgment orders such MINUTES 3/23/16 this Board of County Commissioners of $23,920.00, with CDBG funds in the Whereas, said judgment orders such The appraisal of this property was and of any of its committees that resulted amount of $20,000.00 allocated to the real property to be sold by the undersigned in such formal action, were in meetings project. The Village of Oakwood will be real property to be sold by the undersigned completed without an interior inspec- This 23rd day of March, 2016, the to satisfy the total amount of said judgment; to satisfy the total amount of said judgment; open to the public in compliance with responsible for the balance in the cost of tion. Neither the Sheriff’s Of ce nor Board of County Commissioners met in all legal requirements including Section the project; and be it Now, therefore, public notice is hereby Now, therefore, public notice is hereby regular session with the following mem- given that I, Jason K. Landers, Sheriff, the appraisers are responsible for the §121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code. The Board of County Commissioners given that I, Jason K. Landers, Sheriff, bers present: Roy Klopfenstein, Mark EXECUTIVE SESSION: does hereby authorize the Chairman of Paulding County, Ohio, will sell such real condition of the property at the time the Holtsberry, and Nola Ginter, Clerk; Ab- Paulding County, Ohio, will sell such real purchaser takes possession. A motion was made by Mr. Mark said Board, Mr. Tony Zartman, to sign all property at public auction for cash to the property at public auction for cash to the sent: Tony Zartman Holtsberry to go into executive session paperwork related to the project on behalf highest bidder of an amount suf cient to Purchasers are advised they have no IN THE MATTER OF APPROV- at 8:09 a.m. with the Paulding County of the Board of County Commissioners. highest bidder of an amount suf cient to legal right to access this property until ING ‘THEN AND NOW’ PURCHASE satisfy the judgment against each parcel at satisfy the judgment against each parcel at Prosecutor to discuss legal matters. The Meeting Notes of Appointments the Sheriff’s Deed has been  led with ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: motion was seconded by Mr. Roy Klop- • Jim States, State Bank & Trust; 10:10 a.m. at the East door of the Court- 10:15 a.m. at the East door of the Court- The Paulding County Auditor has the Paulding County Recorder’s Of ce. fenstein. All members voting yea. Beau Piasecki, BancCard; Lou Ann house in Paulding, Ohio, on Thursday, the house in Paulding, Ohio, on Thursday, the certified the following “Then and Now” IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING Wannemacher, County Treasurer - Mr. 12th day of May, 2016, and continue from 12th day of May, 2016, and continue from TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent purchase order numbers and payments THE 2016 ANNUAL APPROPRIA- Piasecki explained BancCard rates for included in the Allowance of Claims day to day thereafter. If any parcel does not day to day thereafter. If any parcel does not down on day of the sale with the bal- TION (FUND 034): debit and credit cards. The Commis- ance to be paid before the deed is is- on March 23, 2016, Warrant numbered The Board of County Commissioners sioners’ Office receive payments for the receive a suf cient bid, it shall be offered receive a suf cient bid, it shall be offered 223448 in the amount of $843.44; and for sale, under the same terms and condi- sued. does hereby direct the County Auditor to Auglaize River Sewer, for the rental of the for sale, under the same terms and condi- It is certified that both at the time that amend the 2016 Annual Appropriation by OSU Extension building, and for sub-di- tions of the  rst sale and at the same time tions of the  rst sale and at the same time The successful bidder will have 30 the contract or order was made (“then”), appropriating the following in the DARE vision fees. They have made the decision of day and at the same place on the 26th of day and at the same place on the 26th days from the sale date to obtain an and at the time that the County Auditor Fund (Fund 034), to-wit; 034-001-00003/ to go ‘cash’ free and are looking at having day of May, 2016 for an amount suf cient day of May, 2016 for an amount suf cient examination of title at their expense, if is completing the certification (“now”), DARE/Training, AMOUNT: $1,000.00 the capability of processing payments by that sufficient funds were available or in IN THE MATTER OF AWARDING debit or credit card. Mr. Piasecki provid- to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. so desired. Should such examination the process of collection, to the credit of Payment in full is due at the time of the THE BID FOR THE FY 2015 VILLAGE ed a proposal from BancCard, on behalf Payment in full is due at the time of the disclose the title to be unmarketable by a proper fund, properly appropriated and OF OAKWOOD WELL PROJECT of State Bank. He noted transactions sale and the purchaser(s) are advised they sale and the purchaser(s) are advised they any defect in the court proceedings or free from any previous encumbrance; and (CDBG) : up to $70.00 have a flat fee of $2.50 and have no legal right to access this property have no legal right to access this property the existence of any outstanding inter- Pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code Two (2) proposals were received for those over $70.00 have a fee of 2.95% of until the Sheriff’s Deed has been  led with until the Sheriff’s Deed has been  led with §5705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be the FY 2015 Village of Oakwood Well the total amount of the transaction. Mr. est rendering the title unmarketable, approved by resolution of the Board of the Paulding County Recorder’s Of ce. the Paulding County Recorder’s Of ce. Project; and Piasecki explained it would take 6-8 the successful bidder has 30 days to County Commissioners; now, therefore after review of the aforementioned weeks to set up and test the program. Ms. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN  le a written motion requesting the sale The Paulding County Commission- THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO proposal, Maumee Valley Planning Or- Wannemacher noted the Treasurer and THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO shall be set aside. If the court  nds the ers approve the Then and Now Purchase ganization and the Village of Oakwood the Sheriff’s offices utilize Lexis Nexus for BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY Orders as submitted by the Auditor; and BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY title unmarketable, the court will refuse have recommended that the project be their credit/debit cards needs. BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN It is found and determined that all BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN to con rm the sale or  x a reasonable awarded to Watson Well Drilling, Inc., • Lou Ann Wannemacher, County THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY formal actions of this Board of County 13580 County Road C, Bryan OH 43506; Treasurer - Ms. Wannemacher and the time, not to exceed 90 days, within Commissioners, County of Paulding, now, therefore Commissioners discussed the cyber se- THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY State of Ohio concerning the adoption of SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED which the defect of title may be cor- The Board of County Commission- curity policy. SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED this resolution were adopted in an open ers does hereby award the FY 2015 Vil- TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN rected. INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY Taxes shall be prorated to the  ling RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE date of the con rmation entry and paid NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN from the sale proceeds. PUBLICATION REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH Sheriff Jason K. Landers General Code, Section 11681 Paulding County, Ohio IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS General Code, Section 11681 REAL PROPERTY. REAL PROPERTY. Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Revised Code, Section 2329.26 Sheriff Jason K. Landers Sheriff Jason K. Landers www.pauldingohsheriff.com OF PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO THE STATE OF OHIO, Paulding County, Ohio Paulding County, Ohio Stephen D. Miles, Attorney for Plaintiff LOU ANN WANNEMACHER, THE STATE OF OHIO, Plaintiff, PAULDING COUNTY: PAULDING COUNTY: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL INDIANA, PAULDING COUNTY COURT Ashley E. Bradtmueller; Antwerp, 4/4/16; James S. Crowley; Lot 61; vs. INC., Plaintiff, OH; DUS; J-No Cont; Shall pay $100 per 0.0537 acres; Lot 62; 0.1343 acres; To: TRON, LLC Et. AL, Plaintiff, REPORTS mo. commencing 4/29/16; has a POC James S. Crowley vs. Defendants, vs. date of 6/24/16; warrant and warrant Auglaize Twp.: NANCY A. HESSLER, ET AL., block rescinded 4/5/16; James M. Starkey; Lot 2; CHARLINE ANGELINE MILLER, ET Criminal Dispositions: Case No. CI-16-016 Rodger S. Temple; Antwerp, OH; 0.528 acres; To: James M. Starkey, trust- Judge Tiffany Reighter-Beckman AL., Defendants, Defendants, Scot A. Berndt, Jr.; Rossford, OH; Seat belt/drive; guilty; case was waived ee Seat belt/drive; Guilty; case was waived TO: TRON, LLC AND JOHN CAR- Case No. CI 15 105. Case No. CI 15 024. by defendant Benton Twp.: Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the by defendant Ryan T. Curtis; Antwerp, OH; FRA 4/6/16; David A. Melcher & Lori A. RAWAY, JR. REGISTERED AGENT Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the Amie J. Day; Willoughby, OH; Seat above entitled action, I will offer for sale Susp; J-guilty; shall pay $80.00 per mo. Melcher; Sec. 4; 43.576 acres; To: A & T FOR TRON, LLC above entitled action, I will offer for sale belt/drive; Guilty; case was waived by commencing 4/29/16; has a POC date of Ruthman, llc at public auction, at the East door of the at public auction, at the East door of the defendant William J. Herrod; Toledo, 12/16/16 Carryall Twp.: LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: HARTS- OH; Poss marijuana; Dismis; Case dis- Courthouse in the Village of Paulding, in Courthouse in the Village of Paulding, in Justin A. Howell; Antwerp, OH; 4/6/16; Lowell Conley; Sec. 11; VILLE, SC 29550 the above named County, on Thursday, missed per state; costs waived DUS; Dismis; case dismissed, costs and 3.432 acres; To: Margaret Hauschild the above named County, on Thursday, the William J. Herrod; Toledo, OH; points waived Emerald Twp.: Please take notice that a complaint 12th day of May, 2016 at 10:20 o’clock A.M., the 12th day of May, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock OVI/Under Inf; guilty; May attend the Ben Dong; East Lansing, MI; Cross 4/4/16; Janice A. Cross; Sec. 21; 1 has been  led in the above-captioned ac- the real estate located at: A.M., the real estate located at: DIP program in lieu of jail compliance yellow Ln; guilty; case was waived by acre; To: James S. Crowley tion against you seeking a foreclosure of 910 West Wayne Street, 7237 Township Road 55, date, 5/27/16 for DIP; Pay all fins and defendant 4/5/16; Charles F. Fishburn & Cher- costs, has a POC date of 4/1/16; 87 jail Michelle L. Groh; Paulding, OH; yl F. Krugh; Sec. 4; 79.548 acres; To: tax liens and a public sale of real property Paulding, Ohio 45879 Payne, Ohio 45880 days reserved seat belt/pass; guilty; case was waived True Green Investments, llc owned by Tron, LLC to pay delinquent Parcel Number: 30-11A-004-00, Parcel Number: 17-36S-013-01 Thomas Anthony Smith; Dayton, by defendant real estate taxes owed by you. 30-11A-005-00, and 30-11A-006-00 A full legal description of this property OH; Fail to Reinsta; dismis; Ct A dis- Jeffrey L. Leithauser; Sherwood, A full legal description of this property missed at state’s request is on record at the Paulding County Engi- OH; Seat belt/drive; guilty; case was PAULDING COUNTY COM- The real property in question is situ- is on record at the Paulding County Engi- Jennifer L. Schaefer; Payne, OH; waived by defendant ated in the Village of Paulding, County of neer’s Of ce located in the basement of the Display plates; Guilty; Case was waived MISSIONERS MEETING neer’s Of ce located in the basement of the Tyler E. Bly; Lima, OH; Tinted win- Paulding, and the State of Ohio and more Courthouse. by defendant dows; J-No Cont; Monthly payments MINUTES 3/30/16 Courthouse. Said premises appraised at Sixty Thou- Paul Randall Lytle; Defiance, OH; with case #16-TRD-796; shall pay $50. fully described as follows: Said premises appraised at Sixty-six Exp OL more 6 mo.; guilty; pay all fines sand and No/100 ($60,000.00) Dollars and per mo. commencing 4/29/16; has a Situated in the Village of Paulding, Thousand and No/100 ($66,000.00) Dol- cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of and costs by 6/24/16 or will be sent to POC date of 8/26/16 This 30th day of March, 2016, the collections Board of County Commissioners met in County of Paulding, and State of lars and cannot be sold for less than two- that amount. Lyle S. Borger; Kunkletown, PA; thirds of that amount. Henry A. Walls, Jr.; Toledo, OH; Seat belt/drive; guilty; case was waived regular session with the following mem- Ohio: The appraisal of this property was Seat belt/ drive; guilty; case was waived The appraisal of this property was by defendant bers present: Tony Zartman, Roy Klop- Being Lot Number Sixty-eight (68) completed without an interior inspection. by defendant fenstein, Mark Holtsberry, and Cindy completed without an interior inspection. Jeremy L. Blair; Continental, OH: in Dix’s First Addition to the Village Neither the Sheriff’s Of ce nor the apprais- Aldo Vazquez; Miami, FL; Wipers Seat belt/drive; guilty; case was waived Peters, Clerk Neither the Sheriff’s Of ce nor the apprais- required; guilty; pay all fines and costs ers are responsible for the condition of the by defendant EXECUTIVE SESSION: of Paulding, Ohio. ers are responsible for the condition of the within 30 days of the filing of this entry A motion was made by Mr. Mark property at the time the purchaser takes Ashley E. Bradtmeuller; Antwerp, Parcel ID No. 30-06S-012-00 property at the time the purchaser takes Zacheriah T. Merkle; Ohio City, OH; No OL; J-No Cont; Shall pay $50 Holtsberry to go into executive session possession. OH; Seat belt/drive; guilty; case was per mo. commencing 4/29/16; has a at 8:06 a.m. with the Paulding County Property Address: 414 W. Harrison possession. waived by defendant Prosecutor to discuss legal matters. The Purchasers are advised they have no Purchasers are advised they have no POC date of 6/24/16 Street, Paulding, Ohio 45879 legal right to access this property until Kyle D. Eddy; Toledo, OH; seat belt/ Jerry Trowbridge; Defiance, OH; motion was seconded by Mr. Roy Klop- legal right to access this property until drive; guilty; case was waived by defen- fail control; guilty; case was waived by fenstein. All members voting yea. You are required to answer in the the Sheriff’s Deed has been  led with the dant At 8:49 a.m. all members present the Sheriff’s Deed has been  led with the defendant above-captioned cause twenty-eight (28) Paulding County Recorder’s Of ce. Paulding County Recorder’s Of ce. Nellie M. Rhodes; Paulding, OH; Shannon M. Brown; Continental, agreed to adjourn the executive session Seat belt/drive; guilty; case was waived and go into regular session. days after the last publication hereof, or TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on OH; seat belt/drive; guilty; case was a default judgment seeking sale of you day of the sale with the balance to be paid by defendant waived by defendant TRAVEL REQUEST: day of the sale with the balance to be paid Robert Allen Madden; Woodburn, Abdullah S. Alqahtani; Fort Wayne, • Sandee Buffington, Toledo Dis- real estate will be sought. Your answer before the deed is issued. before the deed is issued. IN; OVI/Under Inf; Guilty; Proof IN; Following close; guilty; case was trict Meeting, Findlay, OH – April 1, should be  led with the Clerk of Courts, The successful bidder will have 30 days of financial responsibility provided 2016 The successful bidder will have 30 days waived by defendant Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., Pauld- from the sale date to obtain an examina- from the sale date to obtain an examina- shall pay $50.00 per mo. commencing Sarah R. Bishop; Fort Wayne, IN; • Emily Keeley, Toledo District 5/27/16; has a POC date of 12/16/16; de- Spearhead Training, Findlay, OH – ing, Ohio 45879. tion of title at their expense, if so desired. tion of title at their expense, if so desired. Following close; guilty; case was waived Should such examination disclose the title fendant is to be released today, 4/4/16; by defendant April 20, 2016 Ann Pease, Clerk Should such examination disclose the title 82 jail days reserved Patti J. Coressel; Cecil, OH; Seat EXECUTIVE SESSION: to be unmarketable by any defect in the to be unmarketable by any defect in the Robert Allen Madden; Woodburn, Court of Common Pleas belt/drive; guilty; case was waived by A motion was made by Mr. Mark court proceedings or the existence of any court proceedings or the existence of any IN; No plate light; Dismis; Ct B dis- defendant Holtsberry to go into executive session Paulding, County, Ohio missed at the state’s request at 9:40 a.m. with the Paulding County outstanding interest rendering the title outstanding interest rendering the title un- John C. Leasure; Holland, OH; marketable, the successful bidder has 30 Charles P. Fritz; Paulding, OH; Highway use tax; guilty; case waived by Court Judge to discuss personnel mat- unmarketable, the successful bidder has Dom violence; Dismis; Case dismissed defendant ters. The motion was seconded by Mr. 30 days to  le a written motion requesting days to  le a written motion requesting the per state; without prejudice; costs Real Estate Transfers: Roy Klopfenstein. All members voting the sale shall be set aside. If the court sale shall be set aside. If the court  nds the waived Grover Hill Village: yea. Michelle L. Groh; Paulding, OH; At 9:46 a.m. all members present  nds the title unmarketable, the court will title unmarketable, the court will refuse to 4/5/16; Rose M. Jenkins; Lot 99; refuse to con rm the sale or  x a reason- con rm the sale or  x a reasonable time, open container; guilty; case was waived 0.152 acres; To: Rose M. Jenkins agreed to adjourn the executive session by defendant Paulding Village: and go into regular session. able time, not to exceed 90 days, within not to exceed 90 days, within which the de- Tammy R. Rowe; Paulding, OH Fail 4/5/16; Bank of New York Mellon, MEETING NOTES OF AP- which the defect of title may be corrected. fect of title may be corrected. reg. dog; guilty; case was waived by de- trustee; Lot 97; 0.2342 acres; To: PCH POINTMENTS: Taxes shall be prorated to the  ling date Taxes shall be prorated to the  ling date fendant Holding, ltd • Suzanne Rister – County Court Jos ph R. Burkard, (#0059106) Amanda Marie Ringler; Payne, Judge updated the Commissioners on of the con rmation entry and paid from of the con rmation entry and paid from the 4/5/16; Jessica Denney, trustee; Lot Pa ding County, Ohio the sale proceeds. OH; DUS-Non FRA; Guilty; Shall pay 105; 0.2238 acres; To: Christopher J. the sentencing of the previous proba- sale proceeds. $100 per mo. commencing 5/27/16; has tion officer. Ms. Rister indicated that Prosecuting Attorney Sheriff Jason K. Landers Feller 1 Sheriff Jason K. Landers a POA date of 12/16/16; secure a valid Gary W. Hawkey & Judith Hawkey; the present part time employee is doing 112 /2 N. Water St. Paulding County, Ohio Paulding County, Ohio driver’s license; must complete within Lot 62-63; 0.3202 acres; To: Kathleen E. a great job filling in for that position and Paulding, Ohio 45879 www.pauldingohsheriff.com 60 days complete 20 hrs. community they are hopeful to be able to add addi- www.pauldingohsheriff.com Reinhart 419-399-8270 Carrie L. Davis, Attorney for Plaintiff Carson A. Rothfuss, Attorney for Plaintiff service by 8/26/16; 90 jail days reserved Payne Village: tional staff. Ms. Rister also noted that Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 14 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 13, 2016 PAULDING COUNTY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 4/13 – Burrito, juice/fruit, Michelle made a motion to ap- a financial audit. Entities that • Findings for recovery milk prove the Treasurer’s report receive the award meet the less than $100 ANNUAL MEETING HELD 4/14 – Muffin, cheese stick, and Drew second with all in following criteria of a “clean” • Public meetings or pub- juice/fruit, milk favor. audit report: lic records 4/15 – Cereal or cereal bar, Fundraising: • The entity must file time- • No other financial or grahams, juice/fruit, milk Reverse Raffle for next year ly financial reports with the other concerns exist that in- 4/18 – Yogurt and goldfish has been put on hold. Possibly Auditor of State’s office in -ac volve eligible entity. graham, juice/fruit, milk looking into doing something cordance with GAAP (Gen- 4/19 – Pancakes, juice/ different, if anything at all. erally Accepted Accounting The West Bend News is pub- fruit, milk 100 Club winner(s) – will Principles); lished weekly with news from be posted on the board by the Paulding Elementary – • The audit report does Northeast Indiana and North- Hometown Pantry, on the Ath- west Ohio. The publication is Lunch: letic Facebook page and Fri- not contain any findings for wholly owned by West Bend 4/13 – Pancakes and sau- day’s morning announcements recovery, material citations, Printing & Publishing Inc. sage, oven potatoes, tomato at school. material weaknesses, signifi- Home Delivery information juice, fruit, milk Stadium chairs are avail- cant deficiencies, Single Audit for the West Bend News fol- 4/14 – Chicken nuggets, able. findings or questioned costs; lows: Home delivery is $48.27 whipped potatoes/gravy, Old Business: • The entity’s management per year. Newsstand is free for fresh veggies, bread, fruit, Spring “Meet the Team” letter contains no comments pick up. milk night was Monday, March related to: All content submitted & 4/15 – Cheesy bread w/piz- 22nd. (track, baseball & soft- • Ethics referrals printed in the West Bend News za sauce, green beans, fruit, ball) Grilled hamburgers, hot • Questioned costs less becomes the property and copyright of the West Bend milk dogs and brats. than $10,000 The Paulding County Hospital Foundation held their An- Printing and Publishing Inc 4/18 – Breaded chicken on MAC overflow – looking • Lack of timely report corporation. Any and all repro- nual Meeting on April 4 at the Paulding Eagles. On hand a bun, steamed carrots, cel- into it for next year. submission from the Fraternal Order of Eagles was John Gutierrez who duction requires prior consent ery, fruit, milk Dr. Miller will be attending • Reconciliation by the Publisher. Any submis- presented the Foundation with a $1,000.00 donation. The 4/19 – Corn dog, baked today’s meeting. • Failure to obtain a timely sions may be edited or rejected Hospital Foundation would like to recognize the Eagles for beans, fresh vegetables, fruit The Boosters have a tab un- Single Audit by the editor. their continued support of the Hospital Foundation, as well snack, fruit, milk der “Athletics” on the Antwerp as Haviland Drainage Products for becoming new Life Time Oakwood Elementary – Local School webpage. Members in the 2016 year. Breakfast: A note was sent to Lori Estate & Real Estate Auctions Hines for heading up the cake 4/13 – Breakfast pizza, th raffle. GROVER HILL 6 GRADERS CREATE juice/fruit, milk Hot chocolate/Coffee ma- 4/14 – WG muffin, juice/ chine, talk to Christy DeLong Serving Northeast Indiana ROLLER COASTER fruit , milk about them. Jason is also 4/15 – Assorted cereals, checking into what the Sheriff’s & Northwest Ohio juice/fruit, milk office uses. Let Our Local Expertise 4/18 – Warm cinnamon Ordering Logan Shaner’s with a National Presence roll, juice/fruit, milk t-shirt for District Wrestling. Work for You! 4/19 – Mini pancakes, New Business: Jerry Ehle • 866-340-0445 fruit/juice, milk Drew is checking into the Oakwood Elementary – “ball toss” that they have at SchraderFortWayne.com Lunch: Holgate for during the basket- 4/13 – Chicken fajita WG ball games. FARM EQUIPMENT wrap, romaine lettuce, corn, The Lisa Recker Memorial ANTIQUE TRACTOR fruit, milk fund was discussed to see what FARM PRIMITIVES AUCTION should be done with the funds. 4/14 – Salisbury steak, whiped potatoes, bread, ro- It was tabled until the next SATURDAY, APRIL 16 • 9 AM maine lettuce salad, fruit, meeting. Looking into paying for 7400 GUSTIN ROAD, WOODBURN, IN milk corner of Gustin Road & Old US 24, just east of 101 4/15 – Taco in a bag, ro- “Huddle” for the coaches to use. Christy made a motion to maine lettuce, refried beans, approve and Michelle second fruit, milk with all in favor. 4/18 – Corn dog, baked Motion to adjourn the beans, celery stix, fruit, milk meeting at 8:30 p.m. by Drew Preschoolers visit sixth graders roller coasters. 4/19 – WG breaded mozz and second by Christy with all Miss Kathy Sinn’s sixth roller coasters. View more sticks, marinara sauce, green in favor. graders at Grover Hill Ele- pictures at http://sinnk4. beans, fruit, milk Next meeting will be • Farm Equipment mentary designed, created, wix.com/science. Wednesday, May 4th at 7:00 tested and presented their ANTWERP ATHLETIC p.m. • Antique Tractors

BOOSTERS CLUB MEETING • Tractors, Equip., Tools PEVS BREAKFAST & LUNCH fruit, milk MINUTES 4/6/16 AUDITOR YOST ANNOUNC- • Guns & Firearms

MENUS 4/13 – 4/19 4/14 – Honey battered ES AUDITOR OF STATE • Fort Wayne Advertising corn dog, kettle beans, broc- Attendance: AWARD RECIPIENTS • Farm Primitives coli salad OR Big daddy pizza, Jr/Sr High – Breakfast: Present: Jason Landers, De- • Collectibles 4/13 – Breakfast bagel, carrots w/dip, fruit, milk nise Coleman, Michelle Dool- Auditor of State Dave Yost juice/fruit, milk 4/15 – SW fajita chicken ey, Drew Altimus, Christy Wil- is pleased to announce that • Misc., Housewares INSPECTION: Friday, April 15, 12-5 4/14 – Coffee cake, juice/ wrap, lettuce & cheese, oven liamson, Deanna Wann and the following entities received fruit, milk potatoes OR Salad bar, garlic Chad Franklin; Absent: Shawn the Auditor of State Award for 4/15 – Sausage gravy with breadstick, fruit, milk Schuette, Jerkia Feasby, Scott their clean audit reports: biscuits, juice/fruit, milk 4/18 – Popcorn chicken McMichael and Barbie Wales • Avon Local School Dis- bowl w/corn, potatoes, gravy Visitors: 4/18 – Breakfast pizza, trict Educational (Lorain SELLERS: Rex & Kelly Moore | AUCTION MANAGER: Jerry Ehle bacon & eggs, sausage, juice/ & cheese, dinner roll OR Sal- none Jason Landers called the County) CALL FOR BROCHURE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE fruit, milk ad bar, garlic breadstick, fruit, • Ayersville Local School milk meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. 749-0445 • 866-340-0445 4/19 – Pancake sausage March meeting minutes: District (Defiance County) wrap, juice/fruit, milk 4/19 – SW fajita chicken, • Bellevue City School #AC630051504 SchraderFortWayne.com salad, tomatoes, corn & black Christy made a motion to Jr/Sr High – Lunch: approve the March minutes, District (Huron County) 4/13 – Walking taco w/ beans, churro, crackers OR Deanna second with all in fa- • Edison Local School Dis- meat, cheese, chips, and let- Asstd entree items, pickles, vor. trict (Erie County) tuce, refried beans OR Baked oven fries, fruit, milk Treasurer’s Report: • Educational Service Cen- Paulding Elementary – AUCTION potato with meat, cheese & Treasurer’s report was read. ter of Lorain County broccoli, pretzel bread stick, Breakfast: • Field Local School Dis- Equipment & Personal Property trict (Portage County) DEKALB COUNTY, IN • SPENCERVILLE DELBERT BAKER ESTATE AUCTION • Date: Saturday, April 23rd, 2016 • Fremont City School Time: @ 10:00am. EST. • Location: 14831 Co. Rd. O Pioneer, Ohio 43554 District (Sandusky County) SATURDAY, APRIL 30 @ 9 AM Online Bidding @ 12:30 pm on Vehicles, Go To: www.proxibid.com/darrenbok • James A. Garfield Lo- AUCTION HELD AT: 7856 County Road Auction Listing: Vehicles & Collector Items: 1976 Chevrolet Silverado 20 4x4 48,806miles manual cal School District (Portage 68, Spencerville, Indiana trans. Excellent Cond., 1952 Chevrolet 2-Dr Sedan in original condition, 1941 Chevrolet 2-Dr Custom (Located 1/2 mile west of State Line Road or Deluxe all part present needs work original interior 6-cylinder, 1967 Bridgestone 90cc Sport motorcycle County) 2 ½ miles east of St. Rd. 101 on CR 68) (w/original title purchased new),1986 Cadillac Seville 145,923 miles leather 4.1L V6 very good condition, • Margaretta Local School 1991 Ford XLT Lariat 5.0 V-8 engine 2-wheel drive body in good condition, 1981 Chevrolet pickup runs CLASSIC CARS body poor condition, 1976 Yamaha 750 motorcyle, Yamaha Elite Carts 4-seater gas engine aluminum District (Erie County) wheels back seats  ip down to hauling platform Very Nice, 50cc Chopper Style mini bike, Trail Sport 5hp Tecumseh mini bike, Automotive • Northeastern Local EXCAVATING EQUIPMENT Parts & Tires: 1955 Chevrolet transmission, Chevrolet 1950’s drive shaft, GM 6cylinder block & head, Automotive New door seal, School District (Clark Coun- 4-33x12.5R16.5LT Plainsman Radial RT tires & rims, misc. 15” car tires,Lawn Mowers Garden & Yard UTILITY & BUCKET TRUCKS Equipment: John Deere L100 17hp, Wheel Horse C-120, Deutz Allis 613, Wheel Horse 312-8 14hp Kohler ty) 48”deck, Wheel Horse 416-8 16hp 48” deck, International 782 Lawnmower needs assembled and repair, Craftsman 6.5hp 17” walk- behind tiller, Craftsman steel yard trailer, Craftsman 4.5hp Yard Vacuum, • Northwest Ohio Educa- TRAILERS • MOTORCYCLE Craftsman 24” snowblower w/ electric start(Brand New), Craftsman 4.0hp yard edger, Craftsman 5.0hp tional Service Center (Fulton CONTRACTOR & SHOP Pushmower, Yard Roller 36” steel, Tools & Shop Equipment: Craftsman 6hp 2250psi Pressure County) Washer, Craftsman Table Saw, Ingersol Rand Upright Air Compressor 80 gal 5hp 135psi 230v, 2-Craftsman 2piece toolboxes(like new), EQUIPMENT Cummins Mack drill press  oor style, Acetylene torch set, Craftsman aircompressor w/5hp Briggs & Stratton • Polaris Career Center engine, Dewalt Heavy 5” random Palm sander, Twincut Power saw plus, Master Craft Brand new air spray (Cuyahoga County) GOLF CART • 4 WHEELERS painters with regulator, Craftsman 23 piece tap&die set, Craftsman 4 in 1 sander, Dewalt 14.4v cordless drill, Craftsman Router & cutting tool, Craftsman Wire welder 120v 15amp 26ga. To 3/16 weld w/ ux wire or • Riverside Local School PICK UP TRUCK w/gas, Lincoln Hobby Stick Welder 115v AC 1/16” or 5/64”—14ga Max, Bench Grinders, Bench Vise, Jack District (Lake County) Stands,  oor jacks, Craftsman 6hp 170mph blower 16gal. shop vac, multiple socket sets, Craftsman ratchet wrench set, Craftsman wrench sets, levels, screw drivers, pipe wrenches, crescent wrenches, air • South Central Lo- ANTIQUE TRACTOR ratchets, air impacts, air chisel, Huge selection of misc. tools. Household-Furniture-Appliances cal School District (Huron Auction Preview: & Misc.: Kenmore Washer & Dryer, Kenmore Refrigerator, couches, recliner, dishes, glassware, MISC. • GUNS Friday, April 29 • 9am-4pm Cookie jars, Porcelain Christmas tree, Kubana Bicycle, Milk separator, 2-Champion 2000lbs County) ATV winches Brand new, Portable Garage 12’x20’x8’ brand new in box, Avon collectibles, Philco • South Range Local SELLER: Joe Hertig AUCTION MANAGERS: Jerry Ehle & Mike Roy portable TV, New Home sewing machine, and much more. Terms: Cash or Check w/photo ID, all School District (Mahoning #AU19300123, #AC63001504 announcements made day of auction take precedence over printed material. CALL FOR BROCHURE OR VISIT WEBSITE FOR DETAILED LISTING & PHOTOS Owner: Williams County Probate Court, County) Estate of Delbert R. Baker, Case Number: 20151226, Douglas A. Baker, Administrator The Auditor of State 260-749-0445 Auctioneer: Darren L Bok CAI Award is presented to local Website: www.auctioneerdarrenbok.com 866-340-0445 Phone: 419-769-2399 governments and school dis- Email: [email protected] tricts upon the completion of SchraderFortWayne.com Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 15 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 13, 2016 PATROL’S LT. BREWSTER Franklin University. will be done before June. There school year. PROMOTED TO STAFF The Ohio State Highway could be some educational ac- C. Motion to approve follow- tion included in the MBR, but ing contacts, effective at the be- LIEUTENANT IN THE OF- Patrol is an international- CLASSIFIED ADS that is unknown at this time ginning of the 2016-2017 school FICE OF PERSONNEL ly accredited agency whose Sell it in the Classifieds! since the education committee year: mission is to protect life and has not finalized any language Administrative: Classified ads are $8.50 for 20 words or less for a possible amendment. Margaret Schilb – 1year Part- Lieutenant Cassandra L. property, promote traffic safe- ty and provide professional and $.15 for each additional word. Lastly, Mr. Gerber informed Time Limited; Jeff Humason – 2 Brewster was promoted to Bold is $1.00 additional. the Board that our Paulding year Limited; George Dougal – 1 the rank of staff lieutenant public safety services with County and Van Wert Coun- year Part-Time Limited; Chris- respect, compassion, and un- Ph: (419) 258-2000 • Email: [email protected] ty ODE Area Coordinator has tine Feichter – 1 year Part-Time on April 7, 2016 by Colonel P.O. Box 1008, Antwerp, OH 45813 Paul A. Pride, Patrol super- biased professionalism. officially retired. Mr. Ron Heit- Limited; Maria Clawson – 3 year Deadline for classified ads is Mondays at 12 Noon. meyer has been our Area Coor- Limited; Brian Gerber – 1 year intendent, during a ceremony Classifieds MUST be paid up front!! dinator for 15 years. Ron was a Part-Time Limited; Sandra Free- at the Patrol’s Academy. Staff WESTERN BUCKEYE GOV- former superintendent who pro- man – 1 year Part-Time Limited Lieutenant Brewster will re- ERNING BOARD MEETING RAIN TECH Seamless Gut- CRAFTSMAN POWER TOOLS vided excellent and outstanding D. Motion to approve out of main in the Office of Person- MINUTES 3/16/16 ters, 419-258-1818. 14-16 FOR SALE: 1 Drill Press, 1 36” service for our local superinten- state training, Sensory Process- nel, Professional Standards. Wood Lathe, 1 Table Saw, 1 dents. We are going to miss him. ing Workshop, for Chelsea Zee- HUGS & KISSES DAYCARE: My However, after lobbying ODE to dyk, COTA/Paraprofessional. Staff Lieutenant Brewster The Western Buckeye ESC Antwerp home, on school bus Band Saw, Sears exercise bike. replace his position, we are for- E. Approve the new or re- began her Patrol career in Governing Board held its regular line. Lunch, snacks and activi- 419-263-2613. Cell: 419-786- tunate to have Abby Dewar re- vised NEOLA Policies as pre- monthly Board meeting at 6:00 0789. Payne, OH. 15 place Mr. Heitmeyer as our ODE sented. May 1995 as a cadet dispatch- p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, ties provided. Also available for er assigned to the Toledo Summer Care. Contact Norma HEALTH & WELLNESS KITS Area Coordinator. Abby has F. Approve 10 additional 2016 at the Van Wert ESC office. Principal and Superintendent days, for Laurie Delong, Assis- Post. She began her training Board President Mr. Ron Treece 574-298-6199. tf by Total Life Changes, lose up to 5 lbs. in 5 days doing an in- experience and she will be a wel- tant Principal/Special Education as a member of the 128th welcomed Board members and FT. DEFIANCE Antiques. comed addition to our Paulding Coordinator for the 2016-2017 Academy Class in February school personnel to the meeting. Find your treasures at our tense weight loss program! I County and Van Wert County school year. 1997. She earned her commis- Treasurer Kim Jones reviewed over 4,000 sq. ft. location at shed 40 lbs. on my first round! administrative group. G. Motion to approve the current financial reports, Total Life Changes Products Consent Items – WBESC: WBESC 2016-2017 School Cal- sion in July of that year and investments and the monthly ex- 402 Clinton Street, Defiance. was assigned to the Swanton Hours: Mon-Sat 10–5. Phone: have been known to help A. Motion to approve holding endar. penditures with the Board. lower blood pressure & dia- a public hearing during the April The March 16, 2016 Board Post. As a trooper, she has Superintendent Brian Gerber 419-782-6003. tf 20, 2016 Governing Board meet- meeting adjourned with no served at the Toledo Post, as updated the Board on Legislative LPN’S NEEDED: Vancrest betes, Stuff for Aching Joints, Muscles & Arthritis, A gentle ing on the retirement/rehiring of additional Board action. The Issues, Personnel items, and ESC of Antwerp (formerly Manor Pat Miller after 2015-2016 school next regular Governing Board an Academy Staff Instructor, activities. Mr. Gerber congratu- Detox Tea that helps the body with the Traffic Drug Inter- House) and Vancrest of Payne year. meeting of the Western Buck- lated Van Wert County Franklin get rid of 9 different types of B. Motion to approve holding eye Educational Service Center diction Team, and in the Of- B. Walter Award winner Ashton Assisted Livings currently have openings for Full and parasites while you detox! Do a public hearing during the April will be on Wednesday, April 20, fice of Investigative Services Bowersock and Paulding County the Tea with 1-TBSP of Nurta 20, 2016 Governing Board meet- 2016 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the – Findlay District Headquar- FBW winner Scott Wenninger Part time LPNs on first and sec- ing on the retirement/rehiring of Paulding ESC office. on being selected as their coun- ond shifts. We are also seeking Burst and see amazing results! ters. In 2002, she was promot- I never did a plan that was so Nancy Ruhe after the 2015-2016 ty representative. The Frank- LPNs to help with medpass 2 ed to the rank of sergeant and lin B. Walter All-Scholastic easy and was never starved! transferred to the Office of hours in the morning and in Award was established in 1989 “we do not provide medical Sudoku solution Human Resources – Admin- by Ohio’s County Superinten- the evening at the Antwerp advice, diagnosis, or treatment

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The 586-8220. tf 2 ANNUAL SPRING SALES: management in 2008 from MBR or (Mid-Biennial Review) 7501 and 7721 Brush College WE BUY HOMES in any con- Road, Woodburn, IN. April 14 Antwerp dition. CHBSINC.com 419-586- & 15, 8-5; April 16, 8-? Furni- Alleys 8220. tf ture, household items, nice TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED 0 DOWN-PAYMENT POSSI- pictures, antique books, chair With D5 Liquor License • $135,000 BLE, 0 closing cost, and home and cabinet, futon mattress, Experienced • Class A CDL warranty. 3BR 2Bath. Approx. nice clothing, decor, jewelry, payment $ 640.27mo. PITI. children’s furniture, teen girl CALL: 419-506-1257 Flatbed and Van 7827 Rd. 1031, Antwerp Seller clothes, dresses (all sizes), may consider Rent to Own. tools, books, etc. Kaufman’s Pics and details at: chbsinc. BBQ chicken and home baked COMPANY DRIVERS com 419-586-8220. tf goods! p 260-493-3649 HOUSE FOR RENT: 4050 Due to growing customer demand, Hornish Bros. Inc. of Sampson Rd., Woodburn, IN. DEADLINE FOR THE CLAS- De ance, OH, has immediate openings and is currently meyertrucking.com 3bdr. $800/mo. 260-580-3658. SIFIEDS IS MONDAYS AT 12 accepting applications for COMPANY DRIVERS to run regional. 15-16p NOON!! This freight will get you home nearly every day. We provide a competitive wage, assigned and well-maintained equipment, health, vision and dental insurance, direct deposit and paid JOB OPPORTUNITY vacations. If getting home is important The Paulding Soil & Water to you and you have a Class A CDL and SHED MOVING at least 2 years experience then call Conservation District is 1-800-334-2231 Mon-Fri 7-3:30 and seeking a full-time ask for Recruiting. E.O.E. DISTRICT 20 Years Experience PROGRAM Licensed & Insured HELP WANTED ADMINISTRATOR Gary Campbell 260-466-0501 CLASS A OR CLASS B CDL DRIVER to oversee day-to-day PART-TIME • HOURS FLUCTUATE operations of the District staff along with HAULING WATER LOCALLY • TOP PAY Antwerp Local School District carrying out the mission of the local SWCD. CALL JOHN HEATH The Administrator is directly responsible to Position Opening POSITION: Assistant to the Treasurer – Payroll and Accounts Payable the 5-member Board of Supervisors. LOCATION: Antwerp Local School District Of ce – 303 S Harrmann Road, Antwerp, OH QUALIFICATIONS: 260-438-7907 Applicants to have an Associate Degree or a • Associate degree with training in accounting or equivalent experience • Previous payroll and accounts payable experience – preferably in a school setting higher degree in one or more of the following: • Possess strong organizational skills, ability to collaborate with others, handle con den- OSU Extension in tial matters, work well under pressure, demonstrate attention to detail and have strong Conservation / Environmental / Agricultural written and verbal communication skills Paulding County is hiring an Engineering / Natural Resource Management • Computer skills including, but not limited to: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Uniform School Accounting Software or similar payroll system OFFICE ASSOCIATE POSITION or Business related fi eld or have a minimum of • Knowledge of payroll tax reporting, governmental fund accounting and federal and state The Of ce Associate provides a range of basic of ce support services regulations governing payroll (e.g. provide manual clerical support service such as  ling, sorting, mailing 5 years experience with a strong management RESPONSIBILITIES: • Calculate and process bi-weekly payroll and copying, light reception & typing etc.) or performs specialized production and fi nancial background. Employment is • Process/report all periodic payroll tax returns and statements tasks (document/record maintenance, review, processing,  ling, etc.) for the contingent upon passing all pre-employment • Manage all employee deductions, including but not limited to health insurance, tax shel- Paulding County Extension Of ce. This is a full-time position is under the tered annuities, retirement, union dues, etc. direction and supervision of the County Director. The person is hired to as- screenings. Salary ranges from $34,000 - • Maintain employee sick, personal and vacation leave • Perform administrative functions necessary to maintain daily operations of the trea- sist the 4-H and Agriculture programs in Paulding County. $38,000 (plus benefi ts), commensurate on surer’s of ce To assure consideration of the position, please apply by April 24, 2016 by • Prepare and process purchase orders and pay district invoices on a weekly basis visiting our website at www.jobsatosu.com and searching by Job Opening degree and / or experience. • Tag and maintain  xed assets inventory records • Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Treasurer Number 416953. For a complete position description, minimum quali ca- Please contact the SWCD at 419-399-4771 CONTRACT: 260 day contract with health, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vaca- tions, and application instructions go to www.jobsatosu.com and click Search or [email protected] tion and sick leave – starting date July 1, 2016 Postings. Under Job Opening Number, type 416953 and click Search. SALARY: Approximately $24,000 per year or more if experience allows The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All quali ed for an application. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send a letter of interest, resume and two (2) letters of recommendation by April 25, 2016 to the attention of: applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, Resume and application deadline is April 15, 2016. Kristine Stuart, Treasurer color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability Antwerp Local School • 303 S Harrmann Rd • Antwerp, OH 45813 status, or protected veteran status. PAGE 16 – WEST BEND NEWS – APRIL 13, 2016 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] GIRL SCOUT TROOP 20516 VISITS ANTWERP compete, free of charge, in a commonly occur between PAYNE ELEMENTARY LEARN ABOUT competition that recogniz- 4:00-8:00 p.m. This four-hour EMS STATION es individual excellence in stretch often means increased SHADOWS AND REFLECTIONS core baseball/softball skills. activity on the road, as many Boys and girls are divid- make their way home from ed into four age divisions: work, run errands, attend 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and community activities and have the chance to advance shuttle children home from through four levels of com- school and extracurricular petition, including Team activities. Championships at Major “If farmers and drivers League ballparks and the work together and safely National Finals at the 2016 share the road, we can reduce MLB All-Star Game. accidents and ensure that ev- The individual Pitch- eryone gets a chance to enjoy ing, Hitting and Running the warmer days ahead,” says Champions, along with the Rowland. All-Around Champion in www.newhavenbulletin.com each division age group at the Local Competition will MAY CLASSIC BASKETBALL be awarded and advance to TOURNAMENT The Young Kindergarten classroom at Payne Elementary is the Sectional Level of Com- learning about shadows and reflections this month. They took advantage of a rainy day by going out to see their reflec- petition. The May Classic Basket- tion in the puddles and even on cars. All participants must ball Tournament will be bring a copy of their birth held on May 14-15 at the certificate and have their beautiful Heminger Center SAM parent or guardian fill out on the campus of Tiffin Uni- SWITZER Girl Scout Troop 20516 recently visited the Antwerp EMS a registration/waiver form versity. There will be boys REALTY prior to the start of the com- station. Ashley McDougall and Mike Knapp graciously 4th grade through 8th grade Real Estate Sales & Appraisals showed the girls the inside of the new ambulance, answered petition. For questions con- divisions. There will also be Sam Murphy Tim Turnbull cerning the competition, 119 East High St. Hicksville • 419-542-6180 Full Time Realtor Full Time Realtor many questions about what EMT’s do, and explained some a 3-game guarantee with in- www.samswitzerrealty.com 419-487-0355 419-487-1824 basic first aid techniques. The visit to the station allowed the please contact your Local dividual trophies awarded girls to take steps toward their Safety Award and Brownie Coordinator, Bob Winslow for 1st and 2nd places. AREA LISTINGS! First Aid badge. at bwinslow13@frontier. This tournament will NEW PRICE!!!!! com or 419-506-0137 help benefit local youth bas- WBESC SET APRIL BOARD ketball. For more informa- members come away inspired SAFE ROADS THIS SPRING: MEETING and ready to try new ideas. tion or to register a team, HELP KEEP OUR ROADS please visit www.bestofthe- The library system will re- 3 BD, 2 BA, 2170 SF on 13+ Acres w/ 40X60 Bldg • 11154 Road 230, Cecil...... $259,900 Western Buckeye Edu- open on Saturday, April 16th. SAFE THIS SPRING bestbasketball.com or call cational Service Center will For more information call Brad at 419-443-5440. hold its Governing Board 419-399-2032. Tom Farms encourages Meeting, Wednesday, April extra caution as planting season begins 20, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the AREA YOUTH TO COM- Like West Bend 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths, 3936 SF on 6.436 Acres • 2125 Rd 144, Antwerp...... $259,000 ® With the warmer weather Paulding ESC office located at PETE IN SCOTTS MAJOR News on 202 N. Cherry St., Paulding, LEAGUE BASEBALL® PITCH of spring comes one of the OH. busiest and most exciting FACEBOOK BIT & RUN COMPETITION times of the year for farmers – planting season. As farm- & receive regular updates as PAULDING LIBRARY SYS- Antwerp Ball Associa- ers head to the fields to plant, to what is happening 5BD, 3BA, 2044SF, 4.78 Acres, 2HUGE Outbldgs • 18540 Rd 63, Antwerp...... $239,900 TEM CLOSED FOR STAFF tion will host a free Scotts® farm-vehicle traffic increases throughout the week. Major League Baseball® Misty Giddings Scott Ruppert TRAINING on local roads and highways. Realtor/Agent Realtor/Agent Pitch Hit & Run Competi- Local farmers encourage all 419-487-3605 419-212-5308 The Paulding County Car- tion for area youth, 10:00 drivers to exercise caution negie Library system will be a.m. on April 23-24, 2016 at when approaching tractors Your Friends in the Real Estate Business closed on Friday, April 15th Antwerp Community Fields and farm implements to en- so that the staff might attend Pitch Hit & Run is the sure their safety and the safe- the Ohio Library Council official skills competition ty of others. NW Chapter Conference in of Major League Baseball®. Kassi Tom Rowland, of Toledo. This full-day event This grassroots program is Tom Farms in Leesburg, says MondayM - Saturday: 9am - 8pm provides training opportuni- designed to provide young- farmers and other drivers ties in a variety of areas. Team sters with an opportunity to must work together to keep Sunday: 9am - 5pm rural roads safe. c “Planting season is cer- 442244 Bull Rapids Rd. • Woodburn, IN M Connell Stump Removal tainly an exciting time for – Free Estimates – any farmer, but our num- 260-632-1110 ber one priority will always 260-705-5307 or 260-557-5307 be safety,” she says. “When operating farm machinery, we’re always extremely alert and aware of others on the road. It’s also important that SATURDAY, APRIL 16TH other drivers take caution and do their part as well to keep everyone on the road safe.” SENIOR CITIZENS DAY More than 157 accidents involving farm equipment 10% OFF OF ALL IN STORE PRODUCTS FOR SENIORS! occurred in Indiana in 2010. Free coffee all day • $.50 coneys from 11:00 - 2:00 Tom Farms hopes alerting drivers of the increase in farm-vehicle traffic will re- SATURDAY STORE SPECIALS: Paulding County’s Own duce that number this year. Tom Farms has a couple $ /lb of tips to keep in mind this Ground Bulk Country Sausage 2.99 spring, including: • Start slowly applying Beauty your brakes early. It takes IN BLOOM only five seconds for a vehicle $ /ea $ /lb Stop in for everyday low prices on traveling 55 miles per hour to Filet Kabobs 4.99 Store Made Brats 2.99 everything for planting & gardening. close a 100-yard gap with a • Annuals/Perennials tractor moving only 15 miles • Seeds per hour. • Herbs • A good rule of thumb • Potted Arrangements when following farm equip- • Hanging Baskets ment is to stay back at least • Vegetable Starts 50 feet. • Bare Roots • Don’t assume that a farm • Custom Planting vehicle that pulls to the right • Bagged Mulch side of the road will turn right or let the vehicle pass. • Fertilizers/Pesticides Tractors pulling an imple- • Locally Crafted Garden Art ment make wide turns. • And Much More! • Speak with young driv- ers about safety, especially if 11436 St. Rt. 49, Antwerp, OH they are new to the road. Tom 419-258-9333 says “Some drivers may not Spring Hours: know proper procedure when Sunday 12-5 • Closed Mondays approaching a farm vehicle.” FEDERS CARRIES THE BEST PRODUCE SELECTION Tuesday - Saturday, 9-6 • Vehicle collisions most & FRESH CUT MEATS OFFERINGS IN THE AREA