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VOLUME 5 – ISSUE 22 Serving All of Paulding County and Surrounding Areas - 419-258-2000 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2009
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AT PHS PRESENTATION ON ANTWERP HISTORY Kathleen Derck Franklin – PEG SAVAGE RETIRES baby sat for us sometimes. “PASSPORT” AT GAR- Th ese girls were always to- DENS OF PAULDING By: Stan Jordan gether like four peas in a pod. I am really pleased that I Peg enjoyed talking about her A free informal presen- get to write this column on early days with those three tation will be held at Th e Peg Savage’s retirement. You compadres. I knew them all. Gardens of Paulding on see, she just wanted to let her For some time Peg worked Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 6:00 contract run out on June 30th at Kammeyer’s, Weather- p.m. Guest speaker Nicole and just quietly walk out the head, U.S. Rubber and started Estle, LSW, Care Manager big front entrance for the last working at the Antwerp High from the Area Offi ce on Ag- time. School in 1969. She tells me ing will be speaking about Oh, I just couldn’t let she worked for six diff erent PASSPORT. What is PASS- that happen—she is part of superintendents. Th e fi rst one PORT? Who can PASSPORT Antwerp’s school history and being Mr. Dale Adams. “Will I miss the school, the help? What are the quali- that’s my bailiwick. I have She married Rex ‘Pete’ Sav- staff , the students? My good- fi cations? (PASSPORT is a been friends with Peg for over age in 1958. Th ey had three ness Yes!” program through the Area 60 years. children. Kent has four chil- Th at is about all of inter- Offi ce on Aging that assists She was born in Antwerp dren and lives in Loudenville, view with Peg, but I would Th e Bennett Dangler Scholarships were presented to these elders at home when they are in 1937. Her father was Ralph Ohio. Craig has two children like to throw in a few lines Paulding High School students: Cassie Kauser, Sara English, in need.) ‘Bub’ Warrick and her mother and he lives in Antwerp. Cin- about Peg. and Kelsie Carnahan presented by Joanie Goyings. If you could not be assist- was Bernadette Gustin War- dy married Benny Schlatter At fi rst Peg didn’t want an ed by PASSPORT services, it rick. Bernadette was one of and has three girls. Bryn is a interview about retiring, she is guaranteed that someone ‘Hod’ Gustin’s daughters and student at the University of just wanted to go home on the you know could be assisted they had close ties to Wood- Toledo, and the twins, Kole last day of June. by PASSPORT or other ser- burn as ‘Hod’s’ other two and Mickae, just graduated Well, I just can’t let her slip vices off ered through the daughters married Wood- from AHS this year. Peg has away into the sunset and as Area Offi ce on Aging. Come burn boys, Mel Gerber and nine grandchildren and two usual I must put in my three and listen, the meeting will Gerald Hoeppner. great-grandchildren. cents worth. last less than one hour and Peg was the Warrick’s only I asked about her hobbies She worked at the school questions are welcomed. Re- child. She attended Antwerp and they are: watching any for 40 years. Th at’s 40 years of freshments will be provided. High School and graduated sports, especially when her Antwerp History. She helped Th e meeting will be held in 1955. grandchildren are involved. me a number of times with in the front part of the Gar- When the boys came home She is like a walking facts and information and school his- dens, please contact Mindy from WWII in 1945 and 1946 data book. She also likes cro- tory. She would help anyone A. Edwards, LSW if you have Peg was nine or ten years old cheting, traveling and being who asked. Hundreds of stu- any questions (419) 399- and that is when she and I be- with her family. dents will always remember 4940. came close friends. She says it doesn’t seem her. When a person sits and Paulding Football seniors stand behind their coach to the Coming together is the Peg had a lot of school like 40 years. She just wants thinks back about his or her end! Coach Chris Etzler has his last picture with the 2009 beginning, and together we chums, but she was with Mar- to be remembered as a plain childhood and growing up seniors he worked hard with the past 4 years. can make a diff erence. lene Coles, Helen Wiesehan girl who done a good job. (Continued on Page 3) and Kathleen Derck a good Paulding Eagles deal of the time. Something Paulding County Hospital’s Kid’s Air Rifle Shoot like the Four Musketeers. 206 W. Perry Sat, June 13, 10:00 am at the Antwerp Conservation Club Marlene Coles Lucas was Family Health Day Saturday, June 13, 7:30-11 a.m. 49 North out of Antwerp, turn right on 3rd road (220). JOHN PAULDING my brother Jim’s daughter Go 1½ miles to CR 53 and turn left, go about ½ mile on the right. and these four were there at PCH’s Medical Office Building DAYS Jim’s house a lot. (attached to the hospital at its northwest corner) INDOOR SHOOT FOR THE KIDS Starting Noon on Thurs: Helen Wiesehan went to Pre-registration is available! school at Antwerp for awhile ages from 7 to 15. at least 1 parent must be with your child Spare Rib Dinners with Pre-registration packets and instructions available at: and then moved to Wood- x Drs’ Ahmed, Halachanova, & Spangler offices, Pldg. Any Questions Call Byron Rasey or without baked beans, Cole after 5:00 pm at 419-258-6772 burn. Later on she married Slaw & Role – Eat at Club or x Paulding County Hospital x Visit our website for Bill Wetli and moved back to Information Desk pre-registration forms A small fee will be charged for the kids one day membership Carryout - Open to Public Antwerp. x Dr Gray’s office, Antwerp x Dr Kreit’s office, Oakwood x Dr. Nims’ office, Continental x Dr Hendrickson office, Pldg • Roofi ng Los Gallitos - “We Rule the Roost” x Ross’ Gas Station, Grover Hill x Dr Kuhn’s office, Payne • Complete Tearoffs Completed packets must be returned by June 10 OPEN SUNDAY, JUNE 7 - 11-3PM • Fully Insured to any of the above locations • Free Estimates Snow Crabs 2 sides Authentic ++ • Quality Workmanship Available Blood Testing Legs $9.95 Mexican 2 Clusters Menu Comprehensive Health Panel: Glucose, BUN, Creatinine, So- dium, Potassium, Chloride, Calcium, Total Protein, Albumin, STARTING JUNE 8TH Residential & Commercial Globulin, A/G Ratio, Total Bilirubin, AST, ALT, Iron, Choles- terol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL, Chol/HDL Risk Factor, and He- OPEN FOR BREAKFAST Art Simonin - Owner mogram (Blood tests that check general metabolic health includ- 6:30 - 11:00 am - Mon – Sat 419-771-9059 ing possible problems for diabetes, risk factors for heart disease, nutrition status, liver, kidney, anemia, and blood count.) . . . . $30 American Menu Breakfast 419-399-4247 Thyroid Screen: TSH–Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (Blood test that may determine malfunction of thyroid gland resulting in pos- sible weight gain or loss, fatigue, insomnia, a feeling of being too We Buy Old Gold hot or too cold.) ...... $20 DAILY SPECIALS ANYTIME Hemoglobin A1C : Also referred to as glycohemoglobin. Used Thurs, June 4 3 Coney Dogs, Side & Watermelon ...... $4.95 TURN YOUR OLD GOLD to monitor compliance with diabetic treatment and now com- monly used as a screening test for diabetes ...... $10 Fri, June 5 Pulled Pork (plain or BBQ), Side, Watermelon...... $5.75 INTO IMMEDIATE CASH PSA–Prostatic Specific Antigen (Blood test to aid in the detec- Sat, June 6 Brats & Fries, Watermelon ...... $4.95 tion of prostatic cancer which is the second most common cancer Fessel Jewelers in males. Recommended for all males over the age of 50–even Sun, June 7 Snow Crab Legs, Baked Potato, Coleslaw, Fries ...... $9.95 on the square – Paulding younger for males with a family history.) ...... $20 Mon, June 8 Big Bacon Cheeseburger, Side, Watermelon...... $6.25 For more information, call Brenda Wieland, 419-399-1138 Wings - Regular or Boneless ...... $.40 ea STORE HOURS: Mon-Thurs 9-5:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-1:00 1035 W. Wayne St., Paulding, OH 45879 Tues, June 9 Chicken Leg Quarters, Side, Watermelon ...... $5.95 419-399-4080 ~ 800-741-1743 Wed, June 10 Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Side, Watermelon ...... $6.45 419-399-3885 www.pauldingcountyhospital.com Carry Out Available – Specials Included (except free kid’s meals) KROUSE CHIROPRACTIC *Affordable Care *Convenient Scheduling Los Gallitos *Massage Therapy *Friendly Staff *DTS Therapy *Nutrition “WE RULE THE ROOST” Now Serving Fresh Salsa & Chips 419-263-1393 110 West Oak St. • Payne, OH Daily Lunch Specials $3.95 Mon-Fri Hours: Mon-Thurs 10:30 am – 9:00 pm; Fri & Sat 10:30 am – 10:00 pm Scheduling Sports Physicals — Fall 2009 209 Williams St., Paulding • 419-399-5378 * Now Accepting New Patients * In Network with Most Insurances * PAGE 2 – WEST BEND NEWS – JUNE 3, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] OBITUARIES may be sent to the family mowing and have been helping with the man Zimmerman stated the sirens did JOHNSON MEMORIAL the Rotary Park Pavilion. bathroom project. Upon discovery that not work during the test and volunteered or the online guest book there was a problem with the lines and to get them working again. Mayor will in- LIBRARY HAPPENINGS FOR “Wild Th ings” take over James J. Parker, 55, of may be signed at www. sewer line, it was repaired and rerouted form Homeland Security we will be tak- to eliminate future problems. It would ing over maintenance on the sirens. THE WEEK OF JUNE 8–12 the Johnson Memorial Li- Hicksville, died Monday, May oberlinturnbull.com. add to the Adams problem explained the Mayor stated Graber Building Sys- brary on Th ursday, June 11 25, 2009 in the emergency mayor but not entirely. We are looking tems on Cuba Road has an 8 x 10 shed for for the guy that fi xes the manholes but $1000.00. He will get more details and Th e Farmers Market, at 2:00 p.m. Where the Wild room of Community Memo- VILLAGE OF OAKWOOD he is only available on the weekends. bring back to council before a decision is Ronald McDonald-LIVE & Th ings Are Day will com- rial Hospital, Hicksville. Jim Don stated that he needed the water made on purchasing it for the recycling COUNCIL MINUTES FOR turned on at the shelter house. A re- center. Mayor stated the Census depart- In-Person, Where the Wild memorate the birth of well- was born on March 20, 1954 4/27/09 minder that the Memorial Day program ment needs a committee to help with the Th ings Are Day, and the Role loved children’s author, Mau- in Defi ance, Ohio, the son will be May 25th and would like to see Census; Mayor would like Councilman all there. Clegg to handle this. Playing Game Group high- rice Sendak. of Joseph and Sophia (Rose- A regular council meeting was held Jake made a motion to accept 09- Lesa presented the contract with the light the week of June 8-12 Th e Where the Wild brock) Parker. He was a 1972 on 4/27/09. Th ose attending were Pam R-06 authorizing the clerk to go into Indiana Department of Transportation; Erford, Bill Baker, Erica Ramsey, Vicky contract with the State Bank concerning they pay the City $270.00 annually for at the Johnson Memorial Li- Th ings Are Day program is graduate of Paulding High Long, Susan Barron, Melissa Figert, Rob the ODNR monies, Phil seconded, all street sweeping. Councilman Reichhart, st brary. free and open to everyone, School. Jim was a machine Weisenburger, Brian Gerschutz, Dan in favor with no opposing. Roll call was made 1 motion to approve the contract, Eakins, and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Akers, taken with all yeas. 2nd by Councilman Norden, all agreed, On Tuesday, June 9, from both the young and the young operator and mig welder for Jim and Jenny Varner, Mark Figert, and Jake made a motion to accept 09-R- motion passed. Minutes were presented 7:00–11:00 a.m., the Hicks- at heart. As part of the cele- the Epic Dana Corporation in John Keyes. 07 accepting the bids for the ODNR proj- for approval, Councilman Mason made Aft er the pledge, the clerk took roll ect and awarding the contract to Ward 1st motion to suspend reading the min- ville Beautifi cation Commit- brations, there will be stories, Archbold for 20 years. He was call. All council members were present Construction for a total of $244,000 utes and approve, 2nd by Councilman a member of the Hicksville except for Adam Baker. Mayor Henke Todd seconded, all in favor with no op- Zimmerman, all agreed, motion passed. tee and the Ohio State Uni- songs, movie, activities, and presided. posing, roll call was taken with all yeas. Warrants were presented for payment; versity Extension Offi ce will craft about “wild creatures.” Assembly of God church, Dan Eakins was the fi rst guest to Bud mentioned that due to the low two warrants were not submitted. Knob- GWTA (Gold Wings Trav- speak. He stated that last month he had bid, he is asking ODNR for permis- laugh construction submitted an invoice co-sponsor a weekly Farmers “Th rough his book Where asked for answers to one question and 2 sion to do some extra stuff to use the for $310.00. Mayor stated they used their Market in the library’s park- elers Association), ABATE, documents and he was present asking $454,000 awarded. Items such as boat truck and an employee during the use of the Wild Th ings Are, Mau- Ohio and Michigan Chap- for the answer and the documents. His docking, and drainage solution. Pogge- the chipper for storm clean up. Pfi ster’s ing lot. Among the items for rice Sendak showed us how a documents that he was requesting was meyer will be getting with ODNR and Tree Trimming submitted an invoice sale are fresh produce, baked ters (American Bikers Aimed the EMS policy and the training records getting back with the Mayor. Phil asked for $8255.00. Lesa went over the invoice little bit of the “Wild Th ing” Towards Education) and the along with copy of minutes showing ac- if it would include rebuilding the street with them; $3425.00 of this is the Cities goods, herbs and plants, and lives in each and every one of ceptance of such policy and procedure. since all the big equipment will be tear- responsibility. Th e tree-trimming budget craft items. Defi ance Moose Lodge. He Th e mayor stated that he would get the ing it up. Bud didn’t know. for 2009 was overspent because trees were us, “explained Branch Man- was involved and an avid sup- documents as requested. Dan asked Th e mayor did mentioned that they added to the clean up while they were Kick off the Johnson Me- ger Amy Murphy. “He also council if they thought the policy was did ask for concrete in place of asphalt here. Mayor will talk to Maumee Town- morial Library’s Summer porter of Christ Cupboard justifi ed and the mayor replied that and the answer was no. Th e excess top ship Trustee’s offi ce to see if they will pay showed us that it’s important Ministries in Hicksville. council thought it was justifi ed and if soil will be taken down to the water the Township’s portion of the invoice. Reading Program with Ron- to let the little child in us out not to speak up. No comment. plant. Th e date to proceed with the proj- Lesa stated when a project is being done ald McDonald-LIVE & In- Surviving are his three Danny Akers asked council if he ect will be determined at a later time. the company should give us a bid for a to play and remember to show brothers, Bill Parker of Defi - could put stone by his house. Phil made a Th e restroom project has been specifi c job and it can not be altered un- Person on Wednesday, June our love for our family every motion to allow Akers to put stone in on started for the park. Th ere will be a valve less a special meeting is called and the 10 at noon. ance, Julius Parker of Sher- the west side, Jake seconded, Don stated put in to shut off for the fl ood system. It change is voted on by the Council. Coun- day. And we’ll be doing all of wood and Ronald Parker of that he thought it would be best if he put would be nice to be able to put one in the cilman Mason made 1st motion to approve “Come on out and meet the stone on the east side, Jake replied by legion. warrants and include paying Knoblaugh that as a part of Where the nd Ronald McDonald,” invited Paulding; one sister, Susie stating that him and Todd Dangler had Dolly wanted to verify about the and Pfi ster, 2 by Councilman Zimmer- Wild Th ings Are Day. We’ll looked at the situation and it would be health insurance because at last meeting man; Councilman Mason, Reichhart Branch Manager Amy Mur- (Steven) Klein of Auburn, In- be reading, roaring, and ex- okay where Danny wants the stone. Don Jake made motion and he was confused and Zimmerman voted yes, Councilman phy. “Th is is your opportuni- diana; his foster father, Alvin and Carolyn abstained; Mayor said mo- of what was passed. Th e clerk stated that Norden abstained, motion passed. Th e ploring ‘Wild Th ings.’” Manz; four foster brothers, tion carried as majority carried. she wanted it clarifi ed the council had grant for the police department will be ty to meet and greet this well- Th e mayor was given a petition Th e Johnson Memorial approved not only to pay the employees sent in. Mayor Hoeppner feels we should known icon. Ronald will be Bob Manz of Cecil, Ohio, against the EMS Coordinator, and men- health insurance but also family insur- consider developing a Merit Board for the Library will be hosting its Alvin “bud” Manz, Jr., of Ar- tioned that he would take under advise- ance and put remaining of money from police department. Lesa reported receiv- performing magic tricks and ment and he would schedule a meeting the cap into HSA account. Bill Baker ex- ing the $30,458.47 check from East Allen sharing the importance of twice monthly Role Playing thur, Ohio, John and Joe Rose, with EMS personnel. Bill asked if all plained to council that they agreed to a County School for the utility billing error Game Group on Friday, June both of Oakwood, Ohio. Also EMS and council, Jake said no, Mayor cap so that when the premium rises the that she discovered. Ryan Walls reported reading with our children.” states he will go by the statue. Th e mayor village will not increase any money paid the storm drain repair on Woodburn Rd 12 at 3:00 p.m. Th e Role Play- surviving are three nieces and doesn’t think council needs to discuss out. Th e clerk responded by stating that is ready for topsoil, grass seed and con- In addition to Ronald Mc- two nephews. His parents, personnel issue at this time. she just wanted to verify that the village crete work. Councilman Zimmerman Donald-LIVE & In-Person, ing Game Group is free and Don made a motion to accept the will be paying family insurance on John met with T & C Concrete, they will do is open to teens and young foster mother, Betty Manz minutes as mailed, Phil seconded, all in and Mark and single insurance coverage concrete work, 6 inches thick with rebar the library will also be hosting and two brothers, Perry and favor with no opposing. on Ronnie with extra put in savings. Th e and pinned for $730.00. Councilman a Ronald McDonald coloring adults, who are interested in EMS gave a report – it is on fi le. Bill amounts are about; Todd said he didn’t Zimmerman made 1st motion to approve fantasy role playing games. Charles Parker preceded him stated that he got in touch with Life star want about fi gures. Th e clerk responded the work, 2nd by Councilman Mason, all contest and showing Ronald’s in death. on the repairs needed on the new squad as Ronnie savings will be about $49.00, agreed, motion passed. Maintenance de- Get Up & Go McKids Adven- Th e group will be facilitated and they will be taken care of. Mark at about $70.00 and John about partment will get dirt to fi ll in beside the Funeral services for James Jake asked Bill what the plan was $174.00. Jake made a motion to accept new sidewalks. Lesa and Ryan are gather- tures throughout the day. by Youth Services Librarian J. Parker were held May 30, with the old squad. Bill said that he as is, Todd seconded, Phil in favor with ing information to put together a budget All of the Ronald McDon- Dustin Harris. would like to donate to the fi re depart- Carolyn and Don opposing. Mayor said for the water and sewer department. Lesa 2009 in the Oberlin-Turnbull ment for equipment storage and water motion carried. and Councilman Zimmerman will be at- ald activities are free and are For more information on Funeral Home & Crematory, etc. He mentioned that he had talked to —Submitted by Clerk, Dolly Shisler tending the Northeast Indiana Wind En- the Johnson Memorial Li- Kenny and seemed to be interested. Jim ergy Supply Chain Workshop held at the open to everyone. Th ere will 230 East Elm Street, Sher- Varner told Bill that the fi re department Grand Wayne Center on April 22, 2009. be prizes for the Ronald Mc- brary, its Summer Reading CITY OF WOODBURN MIN- wood, Ohio with Pastors Vin- had a meeting and majority voted not to Th e next scheduled meeting to discuss Donald coloring contest by program, any of its services accept old EMS unit. Bill said then it will UTES FOR APRIL 6, 2009 combining Milan and Maumee Township cent Kroterfi eld, David Long be sold. will be May 5, at 7:00 PM at City Hall. age levels. Ronald will also be or programs, or to celebrate and Rick Scheer, offi ciating. Jim Varner mentioned that the old Meeting adjourned at 9:35 Brush truck will be sold at auction at Representatives from A & Z En- —Minutes submitted by making an appearance at the 70 years of library service, Interment followed in Sher- the Gorrell Bros. sometime in future. gineering were present to discuss Fed- Lesa Meadows Hicksville Parks & Recreation call 419-542-6200 or email It was asked about selling on Ebay, and eral stimulus money available for road wood Cemetery. decided not to go on Ebay. Vicky asked resurfacing. Th e Cities cost would be Summer Camp on June 10 at [email protected] Memorials in the name of about the dealer in Swanton that buys $12,500.00 for engineering services. If and sells used units. Bill stated that he we receive the stimulus money, the State James J. Parker may be given will check into. would repair Woodburn Rd from west- to the Hicksville Assembly Police report was presented, it is on ern City limits to SR 101, Woodburn Rd fi l .e from SR 101 to eastern City limits, and of God Church or to Christ Village Administrator did not have Bull Rapids Rd from northern city limits Cupboard Ministries in report but did report that they have to SR 101. Th ere are 18.9 Million dollars been fi lling pot holes, cold patching, and available for our surrounding area. Coun- Hicksville. Condolences putting gravel in alleys. Th ey started cilman Zimmerman stated it’s not a good investment to fi x something that’s not broken, this money could go toward the sewer lines that need replaced. Council- man Clegg made 1st motion to hire A & Z, 2nd by Councilman Mason, Councilman Mason, Reichhart and Norden, voted yes, Councilman Zimmerman voted no, mo- Kimberly Molitor, Au.D. tion passed. A & Z will start the process. A resident was present to ask what our Doctor of Audiology Police Departments jurisdiction is stat- Experience and Professionalism Close to Home ing, Chief Carpenter was in New Haven Board Certi ed in Audiology with lights and sirens on. Mayor stated he has state jurisdiction and assists New Ha- ven police department when necessary; they have assisted our department with many things. Lesa stated Woodburn Stor- HEARING AND HEARING AID age utility account has been overcharged $552.42. When they opened the business, their account was set up being charged a fl at rate of 8000 gallons and they should QUESTIONS ANSWERED have been charged the metered rate. Councilman Mason made 1st motion to credit the account, 2nd by Councilman Zimmerman, all agreed, motion passed. Mayor stated there was about a $5.00 • Are you considering pursuing diff erence in going with a 20-year SRF Loan versus a 40-year loan for the sewer repairs. Mayor ask if Council was inter- hearing aids? ested in pursuing the grant writing for the next phase of the sewer project. Council- man Zimmerman feels we should do phase 1 in 2009 and start grant-writing process for the next phase. Ryan Walls stated the • Do you have concerns regarding your City does not have to repair everything; we have to be in compliance with IDEM. He stated doing the sewer line behind the hearing protection? tracks on Front St would hurt the system until the rest can be repaired, right now the line going out to Maumee Center Rd and around is storage. Batteries were ordered for the Tor- nado sirens, costing $748.00. Council- • Would you like no obligation information
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Paulding County Department of Job and certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” man reported she has the funding to MAKE DEAN’S LIST AT Th e Board of County Commission- Family Services for the use of the Quar- purchase order numbers and payments purchase this soft ware in the County MISSIONERS MINUTES FOR ers does hereby appoint Joe Burkard, terly Information Consolidation System included in the Allowance of Claims on Court technology fund. UNOH Paulding County Prosecuting Attorney, (QuIC) and Random Moment Sampling May 6, 2009: Susan Spencer and Dennis Miller, 5/22/09 as Director of the Paulding County Child System (RMS) which both are a part of Columbus Marriot NW, $417.00 Maumee Valley Planning Organization Support Enforcement Agency, eff ective the Maximum Ledger Suite (MLS). First Financial Bank, $120,667.21 – Ms. Spencer and Mr. Miller were pres- Th is 22nd day of May, 2009, the Th e University of North- immediately. Th is agreement is in eff ect from July Receiving Bids For Th e Paulding ent to open bids for the CDBG Paulding Board of County Commissioners met western Ohio is proud to ac- In Th e Matter Of Entering Into Sub- 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, at a fee County Senior Center Roof Project County Senior Center Roof Project. (see in special session with the following grant Agreements With Area 7 Work- of Two Th ousand Eight Hundred Fift y (CDBG): resolution above) th members present: knowledge that Dustin M. force Investment Board: Dollars and 00/100 ($2,850.00) for the Th is 13 day of May, 2009, being the Defi ance County Commissioners – Tony Burkley, Edward Straley, Tony Sensabaugh of Antwerp has Th e Board of County Commission- 12 month period beginning July 1, 2009, day advertised in the Paulding Progress, James Harris, Otto Nicely, and Th omas Zartman, and Nola Ginter, Clerk ers entered into Sub-Grant Agreement through June 30, 2010. a paper of general circulation within the Kime; Russ Herman, Defi ance County Allowance Of Claims: made the Dean’s List for the #2009-7163-1 eff ective February 17, 2009, In Th e Matter Of Creating Expense County, for two consecutive weeks, as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney; Laura Warrants docketed as 158431 March 2009 session in the for the duration the American Recovery Line Items To Settle Old TIF Funds: per Section 307.86 of the Ohio Revised Howell, Defi ance County Administra- through 158567 for County Bills were and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds are To settle old TIF Funds, the Board Code, bids were received and opened tor; Sherry Carnahan, Defi ance County approved and certifi ed to the County College of Technologies. Full- available; and Sub-Grant Agreement of County Commissioners does hereby for the Paulding County Senior Center Deputy Clerk; Dennis Miller and Susan Auditor for payment. time students must receive #2009-7163-2 between the Area 7 Board authorize and direct the Paulding County Roof Project: Spencer, Maumee Valley Planning Or- In Th e Matter Of Approving and the Area 7 CEO Consortium to be- Auditor to create the following expense Tri-County Roofi ng, Inc.,ganization; and Joe Burkard, Paulding Northwestern Ohio Community Ac- a grade point average of 3.5 come eff ective upon signature for the line items: $26,458.00 County Prosecuting Attorney – Th e tion Commissioner (NOCAC) To or better to be named to the period of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 101-001-00003, Pharaoh, LTD. TIF/ Duerk Construction, Inc., purpose of this meeting was to discuss Apply As Th e Administering Agency 2010. Other Expenses $30,024.00 the Agreement for Operation and Fi- For Th e Ohio Homelessness Preven- Dean’s List. In Th e Matter Of Paulding County 108-001-00003, Cooper Farms Canal Birchwood Construction & Exca- nance of the Project By and Between tion And Rapid Re-housing Program Department Of Job And Family Ser- TIF/Other Expenses vating, $21,984.00 the County of Defi ance, Ohio, and the (HPRP): vices Staff Attending Th e Directors’ 127-001-00003, White Oaks Sow Richland Co. & Associates, Inc., County of Paulding, Ohio, for the joint Per a letter from the Ohio De- SARAH PARRISH-FINNEGAN Training: Farm/Other Expenses $27,395.00 Auglaize River Sewer Project. Th is partment of Development, the region Th e Board of County Commissioners In Th e Matter Of Amending Th e Bebout & Houg Roofi ng & Siding, document was prepared by Defi ance consisting of Defi ance, Fulton, Henry, GRADUATES SUMMA CUM approve Director Corey Walker’s request 2009 Annual Appropriation: Inc., $27,793.00 County’s Assistant Prosecuting Attor- Paulding, and Williams counties will LAUDE for seven Paulding County Department Th e Board of County Commission- Specifi cations will be studied with ney. Th e starting point of the project is receive $581,000.00 to implement the of Job and Family Services staff members ers does hereby amend the 2009 Annual a determination to be made at a later the shared lagoon, which will be located Ohio Homelessness Prevention and to attend the Ohio Department of Job and Appropriation by directing the County date. in Defi ance County. It was agreed that Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP); Sarah Parrish-Finnegan Family Services Directors’ Training in Auditor to appropriate unappropriated In Th e Matter Of Paulding County Defi ance County should have control of and the Northwest Ohio Housing Co- Columbus on June 1, 2, and 3, 2009. funds in the following funds: Child Support Enforcement Agency the operation of the lagoon since it will alition met on May 19, 2009, and rec- of Oakwood, graduated May In Th e Matter Of Amending Th e 101-001-00003, Pharaoh, LTD. TIF/ Director: be in their county. Th e cost of the con- ommended that Northwestern Ohio 16, 2009, Summa Cum Laude, Purchase Of Social Service Contract Be- Other Expenses, $12,760.70 Th e Board of County Commission- struction, operation, and maintenance Community Action Commission tween Paulding County Department Of 108-001-00003, Cooper Farms Canal ers does hereby terminate Michael C. of the lagoon was discussed. Grant dol- (NOCAC) apply for and administer the from Indiana Institute of Job And Family Services And Paulding TIF/Other Expenses, $11,025.79 Jones as Director/Attorney of the Pauld- lars from Rural Development may still local funds; and it is understood that Technology, with a Bache- County Economic Development: 127-001-00003, White Oaks Sow ing County Child Support Enforcement be available. Th e terms of the agreement NOCAC will coordinate services and Th e Board of County Commission- Farm/Other Expenses, $30,592.94 Agency, eff ective May 13, 2009. were reviewed. It was explained that the collaborate with other social service lor’s of Science in Business ers does hereby, at the recommendation 132-001-00003, West Branch TIF, In Th e Matter Of Transferring meters would be used to determine total agencies and homeless service provid- Administration Human Re- of Corey Walker, Director of Paulding $4,397.31 County Property Responsibility: gallons used and would not be used for ers to assure that the needs of the home- County Department of Job and Family 143-001-00001, Hosler Hog Finisher Th is day the Board of County Com- billing purposes. Based on their man- less and under-housed in our commu- sources. Sarah is employed at Services, agree to amend the terms of the TIF, $3,424.31 missioners met in special session. dates and the current population of the nity are met eff ectively and effi ciently; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Fort contract between Paulding County De- In Th e Matter Of A Supplemental Al Beemer, the Paulding County area, the Ohio EPA estimates that each now, therefore the Paulding County partment of Job and Family Services and Appropriation: Fire Marshal, has a visa light bar on his user will use 5,000 gallons per month, Board of Commissioners does hereby Wayne as Case Administra- Paulding County Economic Development Th e Board of County Commission- vehicle; and Th e Paulding County Fire resulting in a total of 141,000 gallons approve Northwestern Ohio Commu- tor. for social services, a copy of which is on ers does hereby authorize and direct Marshall wishes to transfer the respon- being pumped per day. If the meters ex- nity Action Commissioners (NOCAC) fi le at the Paulding County Department the Paulding County Auditor to make a sibility of said light bar to the Paulding ceed the estimated total usage, it would to apply as the administering agency for of Job and Family Services, adjusting the Supplemental Appropriation for the fol- County Sheriff ’s Offi ce; and the Pauld- be assumed there is a leak in the sewer the Ohio Homelessness Prevention and hourly rate to refl ect the total amount of lowing: ing County Sheriff ’s Offi ce has agreed to line. If this occurs, each county would Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). PAULDING COUNTY COM- st nd the contract of $12,000.00. FROM: ’08 1 and 2 half Real Estate accept the responsibility of the visa light be responsible to repair their own sec- Adopted: May 22, 2009. MISSIONERS MINUTES FOR In Th e Matter Of Signing Th e Ohio Settlement bar; and the Paulding County Sheriff ’s tion of the sewer line. Both counties’ Department Of Job And Family Services TO: 146-001-00001/Akkerman Dairy Offi ce shall, in exchange for the visa base rates will be the same to all users, 5/11/09 Subgrant Agreement: TIF/Other Expenses, AMOUNT: $60.28 light bar, provide corner warning lights with adjustments made depending on Amended Substitute House Bill 119 of Insurance Committee Meeting: for the Paulding County Fire Marshal’s their county’s repair needs. Billing will th the 127th General Assembly, the biennial Mr. Jim Machock and Ms. Carrie vehicle. be the responsibility of each county for Th is 11 day of May, 2009, the Board budget bill, makes counties subgrantees Briggs from Wells Fargo Insurance Ser- Th e Board of County Commission- their own users. Th e Agreement will be (Continued from Page 1) of County Commissioners met in regular of federal human services funding. vices met with the Insurance Commit- ers does hereby approve the transfer of a reviewed by the Paulding County Pros- years, it runs into your school- session with the following members pres- In order for counties to continue to tee to review ten months of activity as visa light bar from the Paulding County ecutor. ent: receive human services funding through well as projected twelve month numbers. Fire Marshal to the Paulding County Joe Burkard, Paulding County ing and it’s just automatic that Tony Burkley, Edward Straley, Tony the state, and continue to provide the vital Present at the meeting were: Dave Har- Sheriff . Prosecutor; Susan Simpson, Paulding you think of Peg Savage. Zartman, and Nola Ginter, Clerk services needed by Ohio’s most vulner- row, Ann Waldman, Melissa Munger, Th e Board of County Commission- County Auditor; Amy Kauser, Auditor’s Allowance Of Claims: able population, the counties must sign Corey Walker, and Susan Simpson. Mr. ers does hereby authorize the Paulding Offi ce; and Travis McGarvey, Pauld- Well, Peg, when you walk Warrants docketed as 158046 these subgrant agreements. Machock stated the trend with commer- County Sheriff to provide corner warn- ing County Engineer – Th e purpose of through 158193 for County Bills were ap- out that big door for the last Th e subgrant agreement includes cial policies is running 12-16% increases ing lights for the Paulding County Fire this meeting was to discuss the status of th proved and certifi ed to the County Audi- language to help ensure counties remain in premiums. Paulding County’s self- Marshal’s vehicle. various TIF agreements. Ms. Simpson time on June 30 , you will be tor for payment. in compliance with federal and state law, funded policy is showing a 2% decrease. Executive Session: stated that overages on fi ve TIFs have walking into a diff erent world. In Th e Matter Of Revolving Loan such as provisions that require ODJFS to With that in mind, it was recommended A motion was made by Mr. Tony been distributed as if the real estate tax- Fund Agreement With TDM3, Ltd: provide technical assistance, training, that the premiums remain the same. Mr. Zartman to go into executive session es were collected. Th ere was brief dis- From the workday world to Th e Board of County Commissioners and monitoring to counties. Machock then explained the reports and at 8:32 a.m. with the County Sheriff to cussion as to four TIFs that will expe- the retirement world. Aft er 40 does hereby enter into a Revolving Loan Th e Board of County Commissioners the committee’s reinsurance options. discuss personnel matters. Motion was rience shortfalls. Mr. McGarvey noted Fund Contract and Loan Agreement with agrees to enter into the ODJFS Subcon- Th e committee agreed to accept Mr. seconded by Mr. Edward Straley. All there are restrictions on the projects the years, you certainly deserve a TDM3, LTD, Paulding, Ohio 45879 in tract Agreement G-1011-11-5094, eff ec- Machock’s recommendations for several members present voting yea. Engineer’s Offi ce can fund with gas tax good retirement. Walk out the amount Eighty Th ousand Dollars tive July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2011, modifi cations and considerations for next At 8:40 a.m. all members present revenue. Mr. McGarvey further com- and 00/100 ($80,000.00), said agreement by signing the same on this date. year’s benefi t plan. He reminded the com- agreed to adjourn the executive session mented that improvements will be made with your head held high for eff ective April 7, 2009, being fi led in the In Th e Matter Of Soft ware Mainte- mittee that open enrollment is the month and go into regular session. in the railroad crossing at Worstville to a good job well done! Board of County Commissioners’ offi ce. nance Agreement With Maximus, Inc. of May, with the new plan eff ective June Meeting Notes Of Appointments: allow truck traffi c. Th e funding for this In Th e Matter Of Restructuring Th e And Paulding County Department Of 1, 2009. Sheriff David Harrow – Sheriff Har- project will come from the Stoller/Blue We, here at the West Bend Paulding County Child Support En- Job And Family Services: Meeting Notes Of Appointments: row met with the Commissioners to Creek TIF, Fund 100. Mr. McGarvey News wish you a good long forcement Agency: Th e Board of County Commissioners Mike Jones, CSEA – Mr. Jones met present his monthly budget projection indicated the work can begin aft er the Th e Paulding County Board of Com- does hereby enter into a Soft ware Main- with the Commissioners at their request. and general information reports. In- Railroad installs a pipe. retirement. missioners are responsible for appoint- tenance Agreement with Maximus, Inc. Commissioner Burkley explained the de- mate report revealed average inmates for See Ya! cision has been made to restructure the April was 17 per day housed at the Van Paulding County Child Support Enforce- Wert Correctional Facility. Outhous- ment Agency under the direction of the ing costs paid to the Van Wert Correc- Prosecuting Attorney’s offi ce. tion Facility from November 20, 2008, Corey Walker, Paulding County through December 31, 2008, totaled Cooper Farms Meats Department of Job & Family Services $27,518.05. January 1, 2009, through – Mr. Walker discussed the proposal of April 30, 2009, $77,131.62 has been paid. combining Putnam, Allen, and Paulding Sheriff Harrow commented that the Now Available in Paulding counties’ WIA boards into one. Th e newly Bureau of Adult Detention (BAD) has created board would have quarterly meet- revised their criteria for county jails. at Cooper Grain & Feed (W. Caroline St.) ings and would have representation from Sheriff Harrow will continue to closely all counties involved. Mr. Walker also re- monitor his budget and report to the ported a couple is interested in living at Commissioners on a monthly basis. the Jacob Eaton Children’s Home. He fur- Judge Tiff any Beckman, County Pick some up today for your dinner, picnic or gathering! ther stated some maintenance work will Court – Ms. Beckman announced be done at the home. Mr. Walker com- the Ohio Supreme Court is coming to mented Paulding County Department of Paulding County in October to conduct Job and Family Services has been very ‘off -site’ court. She is excited for the busy lately processing new applicants for county to host this event. Ms. Beckman assistance. reported she and one of her staff mem- Joe Burkard, Prosecuting Attorney bers traveled to Columbiana County in – Mr. Burkard met with the Commission- April to observe the Supreme Court’s $ ers to discuss the status of the Auglaize presence. She stated the Supreme Court OFF Sewer Project. will hear four arguments and all seven justices will sit on each case. Th e justices will arrive on a Tuesday aft ernoon. Judge your purchase of any two (2) 28oz. canned PAULDING COUNTY COM- Beckman is planning a reception for the justices on Tuesday evening. Court meat products (turkey, chicken, pork or beef) MISSIONERS MINUTES FOR will be held on Wednesday morning. A 5/13/09 lunch will be served at noon before the 1 justices depart. Ms. Beckman is hope- Redeemable at: th ful this will be a learning experience Th is 13 day of May, 2009, the for Paulding County, especially county Board of County Commissioners met high school government students. She Cooper Grain & Feed • 325 W. Caroline • Paulding ! " in regular session with the following will keep the Commissioners informed members present: as plans progress. Ms. Beckman then or Cooper Country Store •14645 Rd. 140 • Oakwood Tony Burkley, Edward Straley, Tony discussed the County Court purchasing Zartman, and Nola Ginter, Clerk a document management and retention Allowance Of Claims: soft ware product. Th e soft ware would Warrants docketed as 158194 scan documents into the computer sys- through 158206 for County Bills were tem. Th is would hopefully eliminate a approved and certifi ed to the County Auditor for payment. Travel Request: ! Lynn Vance, 2009 OAMCCC Spring Meeting, Columbus, Ohio – May 20, 21, and 22, 2009. In Th e Matter Of Approving ‘Th en Living Water Ministries And Now’ Purchase Orders And Pay- #$ ments: Th e Paulding County Auditor has Come as you are and join us for Sundays @ 10:00 am & 6:30 pm certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” purchase order numbers and payments contemporary worship Th ursday Life @ 7 pm Small Groups % ! included in the Allowance of Claims on May 4, 2009: Reaching Up - in Worship At the Payne Youth & ! % " Offi ce Partners, $127.10 Joseph Burkard, Glen Troth, Brian Reaching In - Making Disciples Center the “Rock” "#$ Gorrell, $850.00 Van Wert Fire Equipment, $108.00 Reaching Out - Pouring out 104 S. Main St. Payne, OH Ohio Gas Co., $301.81 life through relationships Vern Killion, $1,960.00, $200.00 Juan Rodriquez, $100.00 William Edwards, $215.55 Lorrie Baker, $110.61 Kohli Kaliher Associates, $4,998.00 Anthem BC BS, $16,804.96 Caterpillar Finan. Svcs. Corp., the well $21,451.38 A NEW KIND ' ( ) * Treasurer, State of Ohio, $138,077.78 invites kids K-6 to come and +, -./.0 0 Lifejackets Productions, $443.54 join us on Sunday mornings for Positive Promotions, $304.48 OF church, but it’s just for you. ' ( 12+%343 RDJ Specialties, Inc., $408.12 (Parents are always welcome) Indiana Business College, $764.01 For more info: 5-% 6%!-,+4! Indiana Business College, EEN MINISTRY T We can be reached at worship - bible lessons - games $2,379.60 419-263-2728 or, by email - Indiana Business College, - food- and lots of fun $1,000.00 All 7 - 12 graders are [email protected] Secure Tech Systems, Inc., invited to meet $%&&'()*()"+,'(%,- )+$+,. $10,373.60 Sundays from 10:00 till 11:30 a.m. 6:30, Sunday nights 77/ 77 In Th e Matter Of Approving ‘Th en At the Payne Youth Center the “Rock” And Now’ Purchase Orders And Pay- [email protected] ments: 104 S. Main St. • Payne, OH PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – JUNE 3, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] WHO IN THE HECK IS DAVE trip and that along the way he of room, they could have pow- changed the course of human In the spiritual order of to get up and establish a habit BRIMLOW? would be healed. Wow! Th at’s er and use our rest room. history. Satan causing the things, I believe it’s much that can continue through the pretty cool, isn’t it? My wife Julie and I had a woman to doubt God’s word the same. I don’t believe God year; By: Pastor Rich Phelan, I know that the Lord is still wonderful time with them. brought evil into the world. minds the time of relaxation 4. Invite folks over to Living Water Ministries in the healing business, His Th ey shared their story of Here the deceiver under took and recreation that summer your home: whether fellow- Th ose were the exact Word says so, and we have faith, time in the ministry, to alienate man from God. In brings. Th at’s a necessary part ship with other Christians or words I said when I received a seen the Lord heal people in and of their struggle with MS. Job chapters 1 and 2, Satan, of the rhythm of life. But I possible evangelism contacts, letter in the mail from a man our ministry for years, but Th ey shared their story at our as the accuser, acted to alien- believe He wants it to be, as summer lends itself to hos- named Dave Brimlow. It came this guy was taking a huge evening service that Sunday. ate God from man; also read well, a time of re-creation. He pitality through cook-outs, addressed to our ministry step of faith. To start out West When they left Monday it Zechariah 3:1. wants us to move forward, not homemade ice cream, etc. not our personal one. We get with all those mountains, I felt like we were saying good- As for Genesis 3:15 the off - march in place, and certainly 5. Finally, look for the a lot of junk mail as I’m sure started praying that he heard bye to old friends, there were spring of the woman, which is not to retrogress. I believe thread of the Holy Spirit’s most of you do as well. I put the Lord right or else it would hugs and more than a few Jesus, would eventually crush He wants us to choose to go plan for you through the maze it on the bottom of the stack be a short trip! tears as they rolled out of our the serpent’s head a promise against the slothful mode of of days comprising Summer- of mail while I opened the Th ey would be passing backyard, Dave on his bike, fulfi lled in Christ’s victory passive, “no problem” attitude time ‘09. With the growth, He really “important” stuff that through our neck of the woods and Laura behind the wheel over Satan, a victory which all that the usual summertime has something glorious, as also came that day, you know, sometime in early July and of the RV. believers will share. Read Ro- mentality produces. well; something specifi cally bills, cards, catalogues, off ers they were looking for places We heard from Dave last mans 16:20. We’ve all heard and custom-made for you and to side our church building to stay, and possibly a church fall aft er his last doctor’s ap- Jesus loves you and so hummed Gershwin’s “Sum- your personal fruitfulness. for free no strings attached or two they could stop at and pointment. Julie and I knew does the Oakwood Church mertime… and the livin’ is I’m praying you’ll discover (yea right!) etc. share their story with. what that report would say. He of Christ. For Bible questions easy…” Th e laid-back, lack- that “something” as we move Aft er I read all the other I wrote him back imme- was completely healed of MS! please call (419) 399-5022 or sadaisical drawl of the song’s through June, July, and Au- mail and fi led it in the appro- diately, they were more than God is faithful, even when it (419) 393-4775. lyric and music form slides gust. priate fi les, I returned to this welcome here, give us a call seems too improbable; too you down in your hammock, harmless looking envelope. when they were close. Several good to be true even. DON’T LET SUMMER BE A plunks a lemonade in your SUMMER CROP TIME AT I turned it over and sliced months went by and I nearly I have kept the best stuff out BUMMER hand and hypnotizes you. It COOPER COMMUNITY it open quickly. I still didn’t forgot about that letter. Until of this article because I would seems to induce a semi-coma- LIBRARY know who this guy was, but one Friday aft ernoon, I got a love for you to hear their story By: Pastor Joel DeSelm, tose state, oozing with syrupy I was convinced I wouldn’t phone call. for yourself. Dave and Laura Woodburn Missionary indiff erence. Let’s wake up, Th e Oakwood Area want any of what he was “sell- At fi rst I couldn’t hear a will be back in Payne on June Church Christians! I don’t want to Scrapbookers are once again ing”. voice on the other end very 7. Th ey will be speaking at As we case into June, take away summer’s fun, fes- meeting at the Cooper Com- I quickly became intrigued. well, it sounded like he was our 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. whether consciously or not, tivity, or recreation, but I do munity Library Community Turns out Dave is an ordained a million miles away with a services about the love, grace, we all make a choice concern- want to issue a call against Room for a crop time. Th e minister who lives in Con- storm raging all around him. and healing atonement in Je- ing summer. Most of us are spiritual drowsiness. Let’s Summer Crop Time will be necticut with his wife Laura. It Finally, he got a clearer signal sus. Our worship services are programmed to choose slip- move ahead in Christ with Friday, June 12, 5:00 p.m. till seemed that Dave had a pretty and I could hear who it was. held at the Payne Commu- ping into neutral or coasting three full months of living, as midnight and continues on common hobby; he liked to “Th is is Dave Brimlow, I sent nity Center (the Rock) 104 S. for a time during the “lazy, opposed to 90 days of resigna- Saturday, June 13 at 8:00 a.m. ride his bicycle. Except now you a letter a few months ago Main St. in Payne. We will be hazy, crazy days of summer.” tion to passivity. to midnight. A non-refund- he was riding his bike across about riding my bike across praying for anyone who needs Any optional choice must Start today by committing able fee is due by June 8th in country from Washington the country.” It took my razor healing at both services. For be made against the grain of to make this a productive sea- order to reserve your spot at State, to their home in Con- sharp mind a minute to recall more info call (419) 263-2728, established habit. But may I son of growth. Let me give you one of the tables. Th is will necticut. Well, that impressed the letter. “Oh yea,” I said fi - or by email: livingwatermin- suggest an option? —Choose some practical suggestion: cover your meals on Saturday. me, I don’t think I could ride nally. “How are things go- [email protected] to grow! 1. Determine to make Sun- Everyone is asked to bring my motorcycle cross country ing?” I asked. “Really good,” In the natural order of day worship a priority for the a snack to share for Friday without getting winded, let he answered. Turns out they MAN SINS things—crops, trees, fl ow- Lord’s Day. No debate: We are night and your own drink for alone on a bicycle. Th is kind were just across the Illinois– ers, animals—everything in with God’s people in God’s the weekend. Space is limited. of ride would be nearly im- Indiana line and they would By: James Potter, Oakwood nature grows dramatically in House on Sundays; Th e Cricut machine will be possible for a healthy person. be in Payne late tomorrow Church of Christ the summertime. Freed from 2. Read one or two solid available for your use but you What impressed me more aft ernoon. I scrambled to fi nd In our last study we saw the rugged demands made books that stretch your think- must bring your own Cricut was that Dave was suff ering them a hotel. how sin started in the Garden. on them at other times of the ing. Refuse to let yourself be- cutting mat. Th ere will also from an incurable disease I called Dave back and told Today let us look at what God year, the summer easing of come mentally lazy. be an AccuCut and Sizzix – Multiple Sclerosis. He said him what I found about the told Adam would happen if he pressure allows them the op- 3. Make daily prayer and machine available. You may that he believed the Lord had hotels. In the end I had them ate of the tree of knowledge of portunity to grow, mature, devotional reading a real- contact the library, 419-594- prompted him to make this come and park their RV in good and evil (Genesis 2:16- and reproduce. ity. Th e quiet yet bright early 3337 for more details. our backyard. We had plenty 17). God told Adam, ‘thou morning hours make it easier shalt surely die.’ Dying is separation from God. Th e day that Adam ate the forbidden Mount Calvary Lutheran Church fruit he died spiritually and A congregation of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod You are invited to a special service later he would die physically. 3495 U.S. 24 • Antwerp, OH 45813 Th is separation occurred the moment they broke God’s 419-258-6505 law. Physical death closes the 9:00 a.m. Sunday School, Adult Bible Study, 1st & 2nd experience if repentance and On Sunday June 7th Reverend Dave & Laura Brimlow will be year Con rmation class. obedience do not come fi rst, please read II Corinthians special speakers at Living Water Ministries in Payne. 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 7:10. Th is defi nitely teaches Pastor William E.D. Barlow that man was created with free will or free moral agency. ast summer Dave and Laura set out on a near impossible journey – to ride his bicycle across the country. Th ey began PASTOR: Scott Marsee In I Timothy 2:13-14; this L is saying that Adam was not in Washington State and fi nished over 2,000 miles away at their 704 S. Erie Street deceived, but that Eve was de- Antwerp, OH 45813 ceived. Th e serpent off ered the home state of Connecticut. Dave is pretty familiar with bicycle woman the choice of disobey- rides, but this was way beyond the norm Sunday: 9:30am Sunday School ing God’s direct command. By for him. Dave had a serious obstacle to 10:30am Worship God telling Adam not to eat of the tree of knowledge of good completing this journey. When he began, Nursery Available and evil, did Adam have an he was suff ering from Multiple Sclerosis. Wednesday: 7:00pm awareness of what was right By the time he completed the journey he AntwerpCommunityChurch Adult Bible Study, Kid’s Club, and wrong? What I would like A Church of the Nazarene Middle School thru High School Student Ministry for us to see is this, that aft er had been completely healed! (419) 258-2069 www.antwerpcommunitychurch.net Adam and Eve sinned and God told them what was go- ing to happen to each of them, including the serpent, notice Dave & Laura will Divine Mercy what is being said in Genesis be sharing their 3:15. testimony of God’s Catholic Parish Mass Th is is the fi rst messianic prophecy in the Bible. Notice love and grace at both in John 8:31-50, but especially services – 10:00AM Schedule: John 8:44. Th ese people be- Saturday – 5:00 p.m. – Payne lieved they were God’s spiritu- and 6:30PM. There Sunday – 8:30 a.m. – Antwerp al children because they were will be prayer time Abraham’s physical children. for anyone needing Sunday – 10:30 a.m. – Paulding Christ stated that if the works that they were supposedly healing at both doing for God were genuine, services. they would have readily ac- Antwerp United Methodist Church cepted Christ who was also 8:30 Contemporary Worship performing God’s work, look 9:30am Sunday School at John 8:42. Th e truth was Living Water 10:30am Worship/Children’s Church that their works were done de- ceitfully, revealing them to be Ministries Nursery Available the children of the devil (John meets at 104 S. Main 8:44). Some other scripture Mike Schneider Street (the Rock) in verses about Jesus—Galatians Pastor 4:4, Hebrews 2:14, I John 3:8. Payne, Ohio. ‘Indeed hath God said,’ the 202 E. River St. (419) 258-4901 question and the response For more info call (419) 263-2728. PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – JUNE 3, 2009 Editor’s Note: We here at LETTER TO THE EDITOR made in the good ‘ol U.S.A. Both Ways”. Th is meant that especially in the west end of vital services needed by Ohio’s most vul- nerable population, the counties must the West Bend News print from local residents or local if you take you should be will- town! sign these subgrant agreements; and the all “Letters to the Editor” be- Les Weidenhamer orga- dealers. Actually, all vehicles ing to give also. It seems that Remember, the door subgrant agreement includes language to help ensure counties remain in compli- cause we believe that everyone nized a fi ve mile walk along I have purchased in the last the door in Paulding only swings both ways but the ance with federal and state law, such as has a Constitutional right to the Buckeye Trail beginning 10 years have been used from swings one way; the way of people of Paulding may shut provisions that require ODJFS to provide technical assistance, training, and moni- freedom of the press. In say- at Junction south on the His- dealers in Paulding—a Pon- taking. it in your face and say, “Th at’s toring to counties. ing that, we do not necessarily toric Canal to Charloe. It was tiac from Stykemain’s and a Why is our new water enough!” Th e Board of County Commissioners agrees to enter into the ODJFS Subcon- agree with the content that is well attended with more than Ford Pick-Up Truck from In- tower being lighted all night? —Gregg Gorman tract Agreement G-1011-11-5095, eff ec- printed. We are just the mes- sixty people having signed up. tegrity—two American made We have had a utility rate tive July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2011, sengers. Th e name of the per- All were given a 50th anniver- vehicles and one, as Tony Gray by signing the same on this date. increase shoved down our PAULDING COUNTY COM- In Th e Matter Of Creating Expense son who wrote the letter is sary Buckeye Trail patch. pointed out, a used bug that throats which means we are MISSIONERS MINUTES FOR Line Items And Amending Th e 2009 placed at the end of each ar- Les spent many weeks with once upon a time was built in going to give up more money Annual Appropriation (Fund 103): 5/18/09 To reimburse Ditch Maintenance for ticle. To be considered for pub- other volunteers clearing and Mexico. we don’t have! a tractor note, the Board of County Com- lication, letters must be no preparing the Buckeye Trail Even though Mr. Gray I suppose it’s lighted be- Th is 18th day of May, 2009, the Board missioners does hereby authorize and di- longer than 1000 words. You path through Paulding Coun- has stated that he is not pur- of County Commissioners met in regular rect the Paulding County Auditor to cre- cause of the Paulding Panther session with the following members pres- ate the following expense line items: can respond or submit a new ty and beyond. chasing locally to benefi t the logo on it! It’s great that we ent: 103-001-00002 SWCD Tractor Debt/ letter by email, USPS or fax. Volunteer work for the library (or he more person- Tony Burkley, Edward Straley, Tony Other Expenses have good sports teams but Zartman, and Nola Ginter, Clerk Th e Board of County Commissioners Responses need to be re- good of Paulding Countians ally pointed out, the person really, who looks at that tower Allowance Of Claims: does hereby direct the County Auditor to ceived by Friday at 5:00 pm is not new to Les, as he has driving the green VW Bug), Warrants docketed as 158224 appropriate unappropriated in Fund 103; aft er midnight or even at all! I through 158369 for County Bills were ap- to-wit: to be considered for the next worked many thousands of I hope the majority of the go by it and never notice it! It proved and certifi ed to the County Audi- Fund 103 – SWCD Tractor Debt publication. We reserve the hours in the past and is con- readers will think of their tor for payment. Adopted: May 18, 2009. Fund, $6,800.53 has become just another part In Th e Matter Of Approving ‘Th en In Th e Matter Of Amending Th e right to edit for length, content tinuing with the John Pauld- Ohio’s purchases benefi ting of the landscape! If you want And Now’ Purchase Orders And Pay- 2009 Annual Appropriation (Fund and worthiness. ing Historical Society collect- the library system in Pauld- ments: 150): to pay tribute to our sports, Th e Paulding County Auditor has Th e Board of County Commissioners email: [email protected] ing and preserving machines, ing County in general. Our light it during games, or certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” does hereby direct the County Auditor to tools, clothing, etc. from our county is a “library using homecoming but not all night purchase order numbers and payments appropriate unappropriated in Fund 150; fax: 419-258-1313 included in the Allowance of Claims on to-wit: pioneer families, so that pres- county” (perhaps Mr. Gray at our expense. Better yet, May 11, 2009, to-wit: Fund 150 – License Bureau Fund, USPS: West Bend News ent and future generations does not, but 60% of our resi- why not put up signs on 127 Paulding Progress, $184.00 $18,143.66 PO Box 1008 can understand and appreci- dents are library card hold- West Bend Printing, $210.00 Meeting Notes Of Appointments: honoring our teams – other Paulding Co. Prosecutor, $250.00 Joe Burkard – Mr. Burkard met brief- Antwerp, OH 45813 ate what pioneer life was like ers). Our branch in Antwerp towns do! Offi ce Equipment Finance, $199.90 ly with the Commissioners to discuss the Vern Killion, $650.00 CSEA fi nances. He has implemented ‘cost in Paulding County. is the busiest with branches Let’s put signs both enter- Brown Supply, $230.22 LETTER TO THE EDITOR savings’ with special permission from To you Les, for being so in Payne and Oakwood not ing and exiting the town so Koin Laundry, $309.96 the state. He stated the state has agreed Chief Supermarket, $649.17 to approve the reduction of hours from generous so that we all ben- too far behind. Th e library’s people that are moving out of Sprint , $101.46 Maybe it’s just me… I have 40 a week to 30 a week for a period of six efi t, young and old. Board of Trustees conducted Paulding (because they can’t All Temp Refrigeration, $428.78 months. During this ‘cost savings’ pe- gathered many facts, talked —Ray Keck strategic planning almost two Duckwall – Alco Stores, $505.29 riod, the CSEA will be closed on Friday. aff ord to live here) will at least Caterpillar Finan. Svcs., $9,687.96 Mr. Burkard also presented revenue, ex- to a lot of people, and have Mercer Landmark, $1,843.25 years ago with an eye on the remember our sports teams! penses, and payroll for the Commission- a page full of signatures. I Baker Shindler Builders, $1,756.73 LETTER TO THE EDITOR future, planning to possibly Also, what is going to hap- Pldg. Co. Commissioners, $11,951.00 ers’ review. still don’t understand why add additional branches and pen if someone late at night Adriel School, Inc., $4,742.40 the speed limit was raised services to meet the growing Gary & Julia Porter, $1,136.50 Library Provides Value to looking at the lighted tower Affi liated Computer Service, PAULDING COUNTY COM- on West River Street in Ant- Paulding County Citizens informational needs of our (and probably talking on a $2,045.00 MISSIONERS SPECIAL werp. I invite anyone who had county. But, none of those Pldg. Co. Agricultural Society, Ouch. Touché, Tony Gray. cell phone) has or causes an $475.08 anything to do with that idea MEETING MINUTES FOR Yes, I have to confess, I drive plans and dreams will be pos- accident? Who will pay for Benton Township, $5,883.34 to sit in my front yard. I will sible without secure funding. In Th e Matter Of Approving ‘Th en 5/8/09 the little green VW Bug—a that; probably the Paulding And Now’ Purchase Orders And Pay- provide comfortable chairs None of us know what ments: used 2000 Bug I purchased tax payers just like everything Th is 8th day of May, 2009, the Board and refreshments. Maybe it’s the future holds. Th e per- Th e Paulding County Auditor has locally about four years ago else! With gas prices going up certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” of County Commissioners met in special just me… I have tried to listen session with the following members pres- from Stykemain’s Chevrolet- son driving the little green again we can’t aff ord more of purchase order numbers and payments to and understand the ODOT VW Bug will eventually be included in the Allowance of Claims on ent: Pontiac (hoping that benefi ted Paulding’s gouging that never May 13, 2009, to-wit: Tony Burkley, Edward Straley, Tony facts, at a time when there are Zartman, and Nola Ginter, Clerk Paulding County residents). gone—whether tomorrow, ends! Come on; shut the lights Jerry Stollings, $365.00 bigger problems in this world next week, next month, next Gregory Hermiller, $435.00 Travel Request: I paid Ohio sales tax when off aft er midnight. In Th e Matter Of Signing Th e Ohio Angel Pease, 2 Days in May, Dayton, for us to worry about, maybe year—but gone nonetheless, Ohio – May 7 & 8, 2009 I purchased my Bug. And, I If Paulding needs more Department Of Job And Family Services I shouldn’t worry about the and no one will remember the Subgrant Agreement With CSEA: Meeting Notes Of Appointments: believe this Bug was made in money, shut the lights off and Amended Substitute House Bill 119 Joe Burkard, County Prosecutor; and smaller things… like the peo- “little green bug”. Your public th Mexico, not Germany (but I give the money to the Po- of the 127 General Assembly, the bienni- Corey Walker, DJFS – Mr. Burkard and ple who live, work, and walk library, however, will be here al budget bill, makes counties subgrant- Mr. Walker met briefl y with the Commis- digress). But, I have learned lice Dept. so they can ticket ees of federal human services funding; sioners to discuss and clarify the struc- on West River Street. Maybe for generations to come. Your my lesson. I will do my best to these idiots with loud radios and in order for counties to continue to ture of the CSEA. A meeting was sched- it just me… only buy used American cars purchases in Ohio today will receive human services funding through uled on Monday with the CSEA director —Coni Gaisford help secure funding for Pauld- or drive in reckless manner the state, and continue to provide the for further discussion. ing County’s and all of Ohio’s “There is no week nor day nor hour when tyranny may public libraries for tomorrow. THIS FATHER’S DAY, not enter upon this country – if the people lose their Th is is going to be a serious con dence in themselves – and lose their roughness year for Ohio’s and Paulding GET DAD: County’s citizens. Th ey will and spirit of de ance.” —Walt Whitman be asked to make some dif- Presented by Phillip Piersma fi cult choices come this No- vember. I ask that all citizens LUMINARIA ORDER FORM do their research and decide for themselves what will pro- TOOLS. NOT TIES. vide the most bang for their Luminaria are $10 each. To place your order, buck. One visit to their local FATHER’S DAY FATHER’S DAY FATHER’S DAY please complete the form below and return public library can save them the following: borrowing a 2007 2008 2009 GREAT FOR your contribution to Phil Recker, 121 N. Main book – $25.00; borrowing a )0.&08/&34 St., Paulding, OH 45879. 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I ask all of you to visit your local ______library, ask questions and look for answers. Th e library Gift Ideas Under $30 continues to be the best place ______to go for all of your informa- tional needs. East Allen Ag & Turf Happy Reading! “In Memory Of (please print) —Susan Pieper, Library 4724 State Road 101 Director Woodburn ______LETTER TO THE EDITOR 260-632-4242 ______In the 1960’s the group Available at participating dealers while supplies last. © 2009 STIHL. BES9-941-87458-6 Herman’s Hermits, had a song ______called, “Th e Door Swings Father’s Day gift ideas start at STIHLdealers.com PAGE 6 – WEST BEND NEWS – JUNE 3, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] but the U.S. quickly sent him the decision and ordered the the shepherd said. ward Straley. Upon the call of the roll, the May 11, 2009. Adopted: May 20, 2009. following vote resulted: In Th e Matter Of Permit Applica- back to the San Carlos Reser- court to reconsider. In August “Well, why not? Th e deal In Th e Matter Of Signing Notes To tion From Don Arend: vation. the board reconvened and was I could have a sheep of Borrow Funds: Th e Board of County Commissioners Th is 6th day of May, 2009, the Board does hereby approve permit application Th en in May of 1887, all of they were sentenced to life my choice.” of County Commissioners signed the from Don Arend to install a pipe for a the white offi cers were gone in prison. But General Miles Th e shepherd asked, “Are combined note for the CIC Industrial new driveway. Th e pipe will be installed Development #2 (No. 112), Zylstra TIF 1000’ south of TR 162 on the east side of and left the Kid in charge of still didn’t like the results and you Polish?” (No. 123), and Stoller TIF (No. 099) for CR 123. Th is will occur in Section 4 of the Guardhouse at San Car- he reduced the sentence to 10 “Why, yes, I am, how can $110,721.12 with the Antwerp Exchange Jackson Township. Bank. Meeting Notes Of Appointments: los. Th e Indians started brew- years. Th eir sentence to start you tell that?” Meeting Notes Of Appointments: Joe Burkard, Prosecuting Attorney ing tiswin, a beverage made at the San Carlos Guardhouse “Because that is not a Mike Jones, CSEA; Joe Burkard, – Mr. Burkard met with the Commission- County Prosecutor – Mr. Jones presented ers to review the Jt. Auglaize Sewer Agree- of corn or fruit and is illegal and later in Alcatraz. sheep, that is my dog.” his proposal for immediate budget cuts for ment presented by the Defi ance County to brew it. Th e Indian Scouts All of this caused a lot See Ya! the Commissioners’ review. He stated he Commissioners. Mr. Burkard noted a has requested the maximum ‘draw’ from few changes in the proposed agreement. decided to have a party. of trouble among the area the state for the current fi scal year. Draws He will seek approval of the changes with Th e liquor was free and people and other Apaches, to will resume July 1, 2009, at the beginning Defi ance County Commissioners. BITS AND PIECES of a new fi scal year. Mr. Jones explained Tony Langham – Mr. Langham met plentiful and a man named turn men free aft er commit- county local CSEAs are reimbursed from with the Commissioners representing Gonzizzie killed the kid’s ting murder. Some of these the state 66% of allowable expenses, with the Board of Elections. He noted some APACHE KID: OUTLAW LEG- By: Stan and Sue 34% coming from local revenue. Mr. cosmetic changes to make the Board of END OF THE SOUTHWEST father, Togo DeChuz. Th e charges were drummed up. Th e other day Randy Jones briefl y explained some of the duties Elections handicapped accessible. Mr. Kid’s friends killed Togo De- Al Sieber was resentful of agency personnel. Th e Commission- Langham specifi cally inquired about Brooks, the Veteran’s Service ers asked about the viability of combin- applying for CBDG dollars to help fund By: Stan Jordan Chuz’s murderer in revenge. about his wound in the ankle Offi cer for Paulding County, ing CSEA with another county agency. the project. Th e Commissioners encour- Th at wasn’t enough for the that made him a cripple for Some county CSEAs are combined with aged the Board of Elections to pursue and Th e Apache Kid was born informed me that Th e Silver the county’s Department of Job & family suggested they contact Maumee Valley in the 1860’s in the San Carlos Kid. He went to the home of life, but it didn’t slow him Star medal is the third high- Services and some are under the direc- Planning Organization for application Gonzizzie’s brother, Rip, and down. I will write some more tion of the County Prosecutor’s offi ce. Mr. procedures. Indian Reservation. Histo- est award by our government: Jones’s opinion was that neither of those John Guyton, Porter’s Sanitation rians fi gure he was a White murdered him. on what a good Chief Scout Th e Congressional Medal of options would not be a positive move for – Mr. Guyton met briefl y with the Com- When the Kid and the Sieber was. the Paulding County CSEA. He expressed missioners to ask permission for Porter’s Mountain Apache. Honor, the Distinguished concern with additional work load, the Sanitation to place a dumpster on the old His Indian name was Indian Scouts returned to A lot of raids and killings Service Cross, then the Silver possibility of less federal and state fund- jail property. Th e Commissioners didn’t San Carlos, Al Sieber and were blamed on the Kid. If In- ing, and drop in service level. Prior to see a problem with it as long as it is main- Hasday Bay Nay Natl, the Star. Randy, thanks for being 1992, Paulding County CSEA had a direc- tained and garbage doesn’t accumulate tall man. Everyone referred Captain Pierce were already dians were seen, it was always a reader and for your help and tor and contracted an outside attorney for on the grounds. Mr. Guyton assured the back. Captain Pierce ordered blamed on the Kid. Probably legal services. Th e Commissioners then Commissioners it would be taken care of to him as the Apache Kid in input. decided it would be advantageous to have on a regular basis. and around Globe, Arizona. the scouts to turn in their some of the problems was I was very proud of our an attorney in-house and Mr. Jones was weapons and they did. On the done by the Kid’s gang. But town on Memorial Day. We appointed. Th e Commissioners requested He learned English at an early that Mr. Jones and Mr. Burkard meet to CITY OF WOODBURN MIN- age and was befriended by way to the guard house a shot early in his life, he was a mod- had a nice parade with all of discuss the various options of operation was fi red from the crowd and el citizen and Apache Scout. for Paulding County CSEA. UTES FOR APRIL 20, 2009 Al Sieber, the famous Indian our local groups helping out. Lou Ann Wannemacher, County then more shots rang out and A lot of little things got him Scout. Th e High School Marching Treasurer – Ms. Wannemacher presented Mayor Hoeppner reported he picked Al Sieber was wounded in in trouble and he ended up an her monthly report for the Commission- up the “If I were Mayor” essays from the Th ere was a lot of trouble Band, the Fire Department, ers’ review. She reported total delinquen- the ankle, which made him a outlaw and a bad one. Lutheran school. Councilmen made mo- with the Apaches raiding the the Scouts, all the service cies of $778,009.91, with $473,989.76 be- tions to give a $50.00 savings bond for cripple for life. No one knows where or ing prior to 2009. 2nd half 2009 taxes to fi rst place and $25.00 for second, and settlers or anyone who had groups and their auxiliaries. be collected is $5,473,963.07, making a During the fi asco the Kid how he died. Some folks all other participants receive a $5.00 gift anything worth stealing. Af- Pudge and Hazen had total balance due with delinquencies of certifi cate for Woodburn Corner Cafe, and the other Apaches fl ed claim he was still raiding and $6,251,972.98. Ms. Wannemacher also re- all agreed, motion passed. Mayor stated ter a raid, they would just dis- the cemetery all mowed and ported on the estimated interest income the scene. It was never de- stealing into 1920. Th ere are Graber would build a shed for the recy- appear into the mountains. trimmed. Th e Village work- on general fund investments. First quar- cling center for $1,200.00, an 8 x 10 with termined who shot Al Sieber many rumors about the death ter 2009 was $22,884.19 below estimate benches and a shelf. Councilmen made General George Crook ers had Veterans Memorial due to lower interest rates. County em- but it was none of the Indian of the Apache Kid, but no one motions to purchase, all agreed, motion started in hiring Apache Park all neat and trimmed. ployee health insurance renewal options passed. Scouts as they had turned in knows anything about his were discussed. Ms. Wannemacher also Jim Lauer submitted an estimate from Scouts to tail the Apache raid- Th ey had hung bunting for presented a 2010 proposed budget at the their arms. death for sure. Schnelker engineering; the fi rst phase ers and even have Apaches the occasion on Main Street. Commissioners’ request. of sewer repairs to be $2.48 Million dol- Th e Army sent two troops But a grave site memorial Susan Simpson, County Auditor lars. Mayor reported the City received a fi ght Apaches. Th e committees worked well – Ms. Simpson presented a 2010 proposed from the Fourth Calvary to to the Kid can be found high letter from the grant writers with NIRCC In 1881 at San Carlos Res- together. Th ere was also a budget at the Commissioners’ request. requesting we pay the additional $242.35 fi nd the Kid and the other up in the San Mateo Moun- She also shared information regarding owed. Councilmen made motions to pay, ervation, the Kid enlisted into good speaker at the park. various TIF (tax increment fi nancing) Apaches who had escaped. tains in the Chola National all agreed, motion passed. the Indian Scouts. He was so Th en there was an Army type agreements. Mayor reported the grant application Th ey spent two weeks follow- Forest in New Mexico. Th e Ron Weck – Mr. Weck met briefl y was sent in for the Police Department, good he was made a sergeant luncheon served at the V.F.W. with the Commissioners to discuss the ing the Kid, along the banks Kid had a lot of friends in that there were 6000 position available and in 1892. Th en the next year, for everyone. county communications system. 30,000 applications. Mayor stated Chief he went with General Crook of the San Carlos River and area. I, being an old Veteran, Carpenter would like to get PERF, he then with more scouts, they See Ya! doesn’t have any type of pension. Coun- on an expedition into Sierra am very proud of our town on PAULDING COUNTY COM- cilman Clegg stated it was his choice to Madras. found the Kid and his follow- Memorial Day. And I would MISSIONERS MINUTES FOR not get involved with the City 401 pen- ers in the Rincon Mountains. sion program. Mayor stated if we get the In 1885 and 1886 he went like to use this column on be- 5/20/09 additional offi cer with the grant we would Th e soldiers captured all half of all Veterans, male and have to be involved with PERF. Mayor with Al Sieber, the Chief of stated he wouldn’t agree if we were forced the outlaws’ horses and they th Scouts into Mexico looking female, to thank everyone for Th is 20 day of May, 2009, the Board by PERF to be retroactive back to his hire for Geronimo. He was the fl ed into the mountains. our fi ne celebration. of County Commissioners met in regular date. Councilman Reichhart stated he was Th e Kid sent a message to session with the following members pres- hired knowing he would not have PERF. worst of the Apache outlaws. On Th ursday, June 18 ent: Chief Carpenter would like to bring out a He retired to the San Carlos General Miles that they would around 11:00 a.m. a convoy Tony Burkley, Edward Straley, Tony representative from PERF to explain and all surrender if he called in all Zartman, and Nola Ginter, Clerk answer questions. along with Al Sieber. of Old Army trucks driving Allowance Of Claims: Minutes were presented for approval. When his enlistment ran his troops. Miles agreed and By: Stan Jordan from Washington D.C. to San Warrants docketed as 158370 Councilmen made motions to suspend the Kid and seven members A shepherd was watching through 158396 for County Bills were ap- the reading and approve the minutes, all out, he joined up again with Francisco will deviate from proved and certifi ed to the County Audi- agreed, motion passed. Warrants were Lt. Crawford’s call for 100 of the band surrendered on his fl ock by a country road US 30, travel north on SR 49 tor for payment. presented for approval. Councilmen June 25th. on a grand glorious summer In Th e Matter Of Amending Th e made motions to approve, all agreed, mo- Scouts for Mexican duty. to Auburn, IN. Resolution Restructuring Th e Pauld- tion passed. Lesa stated the maintenance In 1885 in the town of Ha- Th e Kid and four others day. Th ey will not stop in An- ing County Child Support Enforcement department is requesting to purchase a were court-martialed and A biker with helmet and Agency: roller for $600.00. It cost $75.00 to rent sabas on the Bavispe River, twerp but will travel at a pa- Th e Paulding County Board of Com- and they should roll the sewer ponds a the Kid nearly lost his life in a found guilty of desertion back pack and the usual thin rade type speed through Ant- missioners passed a resolution on May 11, couple times a year. Councilman Reich- and mutiny and sentenced tires and the turned over han- 2009, Journal 51, Page 660, appointing the hart stated there is a big roller sitting by riot that he was in. Th e Mexi- werp. Th ey will have lunch at Director of the Paulding County Child Knoblaugh Construction, he will check can authorities were going to to death by the fi ring squad. dle bars of a racing bike came Auburn and then proceed on Support Enforcement Agency. into who owns it, this is tabled for now General Miles didn’t like along. Th is resolution amends the previous and will be brought up at the next meet- kill him by the fi ring squad, their way west. resolution and allows for a transfer of ing. Lesa stated the police department He stopped to pass the As you travel around oversight of the Paulding County Child needs a fax machine and copier; they time of day with the shepherd Support Enforcement Agency from the come to City Hall when they need to copy Crane Township / Cecil Fire Department Paulding County you will see Paulding County Commissioners to the or fax. We can purchase a 5-in one-mu- and have a short respite. that the towns and villages Paulding County Prosecuting Attorney liti purpose machine for $199.00. Coun- He asked the shepherd, eff ective May 11, 2009; now, therefore the cilmen made motions to purchase, all are sprucing up for spring. Board of County Commissioners does agreed, motion passed. Lesa will check Pancake & Sausage “How many sheep do you Banners and fl owers have hereby approve the transfer of oversight with the phone company on operating on have in your fl ock?” of the Paulding County Child Support a single phone line. been put out along with gen- Enforcement Agency from the Paulding Councilman Reichhart stated he is Th e man replied, “It’s a eral clean up. Watch for the County Commissioners to the Paulding Breakfast County Prosecuting Attorney eff ective (Continued on Page 7) pretty good sized bunch.” summer activities as we head Sunday, June 7, 2009 Th e biker said, “I’m a into summer. speed counter and if I can See Ya! Hunt’s Engine & Machine 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM count your fl ock in three sec- (If you have any ‘tidbit’ you 419-258-1800 • 110 North Main Antwerp, OH 45813 onds correctly, will you give want to see in the paper, let FREE WILL DONATION & 50/50 Drawing me one?” Stan or Sue know, that’s what “Oh, I don’t think so. this column is all about) Lube - Oil - Filter I know how many sheep I $19.99 + Tax* Phone: 419-258-1917 • 14777 S.R. 49 have.” PAULDING COUNTY COM- Antwerp, OH 45813 “Oh, come on now, you Includes Premium Oil Filter & Up to 5 “North of Antwerp, just before the bridge.” MISSIONERS MINUTES FOR Riverside might have lost one during quarts 5W30 Synthetic Blend bulk motor oil, priced right the night.” 5/6/09 Everyday! Hardware plus 12 point Vehicle Check “I don’t think so.” Th is 6th day of May, 2009, the Board “Yes sir, I will count them of County Commissioners met in regu- *Other weights & special oils available at additional charge. Red Mulch lar session with the following members in three seconds and you will present: Black give me one?” Tony Burkley, Edward Straley, Tony Zartman, and Nola Ginter, Clerk “Oh, I don’t think so, I Travel Request: Brown have everything to lose and Lou Ann Wannemacher, CTAO Spring Conference, Dublin, Ohio – May Cyprus nothing to gain.” 11-13, 2009 Th e biker hounded him Judge John DeMuth, Northwest Ohio 2CF Bags Mediation Services seminar, Napoleon, “Volume Discounts” a few more times and the Ohio – May 8, 2009 shepherd gave in. “If you can Allowance Of Claims: Warrants docketed as 158005 count my fl ock in three sec- through 158010 for County Bills were ap- onds correctly I will give you proved and certifi ed to the County Audi- tor for payment. one of my sheep.” Tony Burkley left the meeting. Th e biker said, “O.K., here In Th e Matter Of Amending Th e 2009 Annual Appropriation (Fund 001- we go, 338 sheep.” 002): Th e shepherd says, “Th at’s Th e Board of County Commission- ers does hereby authorize and direct correct how did you do that so the Paulding County Auditor to make a fast? I’ll stick to the bargain. Supplemental Appropriation for the fol- lowing: Pick out one of the sheep.” FROM: Auditor’s Pay-In #82617 “I’ll take that one,” the ($950.00) and #82818 ($5.00) TO: 001-002-00008/General Fund/ biker said as he pointed to the Auditor/Other Expenses, AMOUNT: fl ock. $955.00 “You can’t have that one,” Th e motion was seconded by Mr. Ed- PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – JUNE 3, 2009 SBA OPENS DISASTER Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to Crosswords Answers to “Old West Trivia bits”
LOAN OUTREACH CENTERS: help meet working capital 1 2 Sudoku Puzzle needs caused by the disaster. H T SUBMIT LOAN APPLICA- 3 4 5 A LL ISON I T O TIONS NOW EIDL assistance is available 6 regardless of whether the UCWM 6 business suff ered any prop- B ROC I OUS K E B Th e U.S. Small Business 7 erty damage. CJOHN S 12 83 Administration announces 8 9 today that they are estab- Interest rates are as low as IU KT T M 2.187 percent for homeown- 10 11 12 lishing two Disaster Loan M D ENT I ST YOA ers and renters, and 4.000 4 65 Outreach Centers (DLOCs) OEI UONS percent for businesses with 13 on May 18; one in Fulton ROBI GNOSEKATE terms up to 30 years. Loan 54County at the Rochester Fire GNEEE amounts and terms are set 14 15 16 Department and the other A LASKA B RV R in LaPorte County at the La- by the SBA and are based 34 2 on each applicant’s fi nancial NRICIS Porte Parks and Recreation 17 18 19 20 H M CLAURY RO O Department. Th e establish- condition. Anyone unable to visit AYLLOGLN 69 ment of the Centers demon- 21 one of the Centers may G UN Y O U I D strates SBA’s commitment to 22 ensure that every qualifi ed obtain information and G ARRETT S N L A 95 loan applications by calling individual and business re- EHIGEG the SBA’s Customer Service 23 ceives the help they need to DJESS I E J AMES Center at 1-800-659-2955 381recover from this disaster. KRR “Assisting individu- (or 1-800-877-8339 for the 24 hearing impaired) Monday B UFFALOB I LL P 57 9 als and business owners to D recover from a disaster is through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday our primary mission,” said “powerpoint” presentation ance, Ohio to live. Lucy’s LIBRARY CELEBRATES MAY PAULDING UMC PRESENTS 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT, Frank Skaggs, director of featured the bittersweet life promise to her grandfather PATRONS OF THE MONTH CROCODILE DOCK: WHERE or by sending an email to SBA Field Operations Cen- of Lucy Cotto. Lucy’s life to come back to Puerto Rico FEARLESS KIDS SHINE FOR disastercustomerservice@ ter East. “We are encourag- began with her physical was fulfi lled at the age of 24 Th e Paulding County JESUS VBS ing anyone aff ected by this sba.gov. Business loan Carnegie Library system has applications may be disability of “crossed eyes” with money that she had disaster to visit a center which was also a character- saved aft er she quit school announced the Patrons of Paulding United Method- while we still have staff here downloaded from the Month for May. Th e main ist Church invites children www.sba.gov/services/ istic of her grandfather “pap- to help support her mother and obtain individual assis- ito”. “Lucy’s Promise,” the and seven brothers and sis- library circulation depart- to “Crocodile Dock: Where tance with completing their disasterassistance. ment has selected Jim Gress. Fearless Kids Shine for Jesus.” Applications may be returned journal she wrote with My- ters. You will be inspired loan applications from our ron demonstrates the strong by the acts of kindness and Th e children’s room selected Th is year our church will be representatives.” to one of the Disaster bond of her grandfather’s determination Lucy demon- Donna Geyer and sons Bri- jumping with excitement as Many residents and busi- Recovery Centers or mailed an and Jason. Th e Antwerp we ROCK THE DOCK! Our nesses that have registered to: U.S. Small Business love that helped sustain her strates to gain her mother’s Branch chose Tracie Th omas- VBS program will provide with FEMA for assistance Administration, Processing through her life struggles love and respect. Wieland and her daughter, the fun and memorable Bible- have received an SBA di- and Disbursement Center, of physical and emotional Th is is a must read… Cooper Community Branch learning activities for kids of saster loan application. 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort abuse from her parents, “Lucy’s Promise” by Lucy chose Shelly Roughton and all ages. Each day kids will Completing the loan appli- Worth, Texas, 76155. classmates and others. Lu- Cotto and Myron Bok …to the Payne Branch chose Da- sing catchy songs, play team- cation and returning it is a Th ose aff ected by the di- cy’s elementary teacher for discover how Lucy at such a vida Devers. All these special work-building games, enjoy crucial step toward disaster saster may apply for disas- six years, her principal and young age was able to create patrons are loyal library us- snacks from the snack shack, recovery. Homeowners and ter loans from SBA’s secure science teacher (Bok) were ways to try to “make every- ers and a pleasure to serve. take on a daily challenge to renters unable to obtain a website at https://disaster- positive infl uences in her one’s dreams come true.” Th e library has hundreds of let Jesus’ love grow into their disaster loan from the SBA loan.sba.gov/ela/ life that encouraged her to Lucy’s Promise” is available Th e fi ling deadline to re- “favorite patrons”. Are you homes, experience electrify- may be referred to FEMA become the successful and at the Hubbard Company on one of them? Stop by and visit turn applications for physi- ing Bible adventures, collect for grant consideration. To happy person she is today. Clinton Street in Defi ance your local public library soon. cal property damage is June Bible Memory Buddies to re- be eligible for these grants, In the presentation, Lucy or through email: www. For more information about mind them of God’s Word, applicants must submit their 22, 2009. Th e deadline to re- the Patron of the Month or turn economic injury appli- narrates signifi cant events hubbardcompany.com or and create craft s they’ll take SBA loan application even if of her life in Puerto Rico the Bok’s can be reached at the library visit the website at home and enjoy all summer cations is January 22, 2010. they do not want a loan. No and her life aft er her father 419-782-6791. www.pauldingcountylibrary. long. Crocodile Dock is an one is required to accept a brought the family to Defi - org. exciting way for kids to learn loan. TUESDAY READERS BOOK (Continued from Page 6) more about Jesus’ love. “Loans up to $200,000 CLUB WELCOME AUTHORS Th e Crocodile Dock VBS in favor of the 65-35 split agreement on are available to homeowners LUCY COTTO BOK & MY- Animal Clinic of Paulding bridge repairs with the County Commis- is for all kids ages 4 through to repair or replace damaged sioners. County Council has until July 1, th RON BOK 2009 to act on the proposal. Councilman completion of 5 grade. It or destroyed real estate. Ho- 308 E. Jackson Reichhart stated the sign at the recycling will take place June 8-12 from meowners and renters are Th e Tuesday Read- Paulding, OH 45879 center needs repairing, we can get a new 9:00–11:30 a.m. at Paulding 3x8, two-color sign for $488.00 installed eligible for up to $40,000 to ers Book Club held their 419-399-2871 or a 3x8, one color sign for $366.00 and an United Methodist Church. repair or replace damaged monthly meeting at the Es- additional $57.00 to install. He would like Register by calling the to go with white and green. Councilmen or destroyed personal prop- sen House Restaurant in made motions to purchase the one color church at 419-399-3591 or erty,” Frank Skaggs added. sign, all agreed, motion passed. Cheri Estle at 419-594-3045. Antwerp on Tuesday, May 5. Councilman Zimmerman needs to Businesses of any size and Th e program featured Defi - Hours: Dr. Tom Wilkin purchase a battery tester for maintenance Please leave your child’s name, non-profi t organizations in of the tornado sirens. D&B Hardware has ance authors Lucy Cotto Bok Tues – 12-5 Dr. Missie Bowman age, grade this past school the following counties may one for $29.95 he will look at it. and Myron Bok. Myron’s Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri – 9-5 Audrey Hanenkratt, Mgr Meeting adjourned at 8:30 year and phone number. borrow up to $2 million to Minutes submitted by Lesa Meadows repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, inven- tory, machinery, and equip- ment. Th e SBA can also lend NOW OFFERING 24-HOUR TOWING additional funds to help with Collision - Custom - Restoration the cost of making improve- EVERYBODY READS THE ments that protect, prevent or minimize the same type Jaimie L. Larson of disaster damage from oc- WEST BEND NEWS! 320 W. Caroline St. curring in the future. Paulding, Ohio 45879 For small businesses Phone: 419-399-9544 and private non-profi t or- Mobile: 419-399-0534 ganizations of all sizes, the [email protected] SBA off ers Economic Injury Lee Kinstle GM SALES AND SERVICE Looking for a new or used vehicle? Travel to VAN WERT Right across from Pizza Benji Grant Hut, trust me it will be Sales Consultant BE NOTICED– worth the drive! 419-238-5902 ADVERTISE! Ph. (419) 258-2000 PAGE 8 – WEST BEND NEWS – JUNE 3, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] ODOT AWARDS CONTRACTS opportunities at www.Ohio- authorized $16.6 million in our leaders in Washington PAULDING RESERVOIR Douglas R. Fiely of Stryker, ON STIMULUS PROJECTS MeansJobs.com, an online projects sponsored by the should work with the states LEAGUE STANDINGS and Joanne Von Sossan of ALONG OHIO’S INTER- source to match job seekers MPOs in Akron, Canton, to develop reasonable energy Huber Heights STAES, LOCAL ROADWAYS with employment openings Cincinnati, Cleveland, Co- standards that balance the Tuesday Night Men’s David Humphreys Miller across the state. lumbus, Dayton, Toledo, and goal of reducing greenhouse Award – Paul Klassen of AND BRIDGES League In addition, fi ve airport Youngstown. gas emissions and cleaning 1. On Th e Edge Construc- Blufft on projects in Ohio are receiv- Th is year, ODOT embarked our environment, with the tion 7-1 Barley Charles Award As the fi rst 100 days of the ing $29.2 million in stimulus on the largest investment in need to grow business, create – Linda Yenser of Defi ance American Recovery and Re- 2. Anger Management 5-2 funds through the Federal Ohio’s transportation system jobs and put our economy on 3. Buff alo Wild Wings 5-2 Mary Louise Worthing- investment Act conclude, the Aviation Administration. in state history. Since the be- a path toward recovery. ton Memorial Award – Linda Ohio Department of Trans- 4. Red Owl 5-2 Th ese projects – at both com- ginning of January, ODOT I encourage all residents of 5. Guilford Reality 3-4 Yenser portation (ODOT) reports st mercial service and general has awarded more than $711 the 1 Senate District to con- 6. Hoff man Builders 4-3 Th e following artists re- it has awarded contracts aviation airports – include: million in construction/capi- tact me with any questions, ceived Honorable Mention: for the fi rst 17 transporta- 7. Edward Jones/Gorrell’s Cuyahoga County – Cleve- tal contracts. By the end of thoughts or concerns, or if 4-3 Jan Nagel of Auburn, IN; tion infrastructure projects land Hopkins International December, ODOT expects to you need assistance working Collene Hitchcock of Ant- in Ohio funded through the 8. Mad Anthony Brew 1-7 Airport Taxiway Construc- invest a total of $1.9 billion in with a state government agen- 9. Cooper Farms 1-5 werp; Ron Snyder of Hunt- federal stimulus. Th is means tion transportation construction. cy. You can write me, Senator ertown, IN; Daksha Patel of construction companies will 10. M.P.R. 1-6 Cuyahoga County – Cleve- Steve Buehrer, Ohio Senate, Th ursday Night Men’s Fort Wayne, IN; and Larry begin mobilizing workers for land Hopkins International Statehouse, Columbus, Ohio, Golba of Toledo, OH. these jobs. CAP AND TRADE POLICY League Airport Aircraft Apron Con- WOULD KILL OHIO JOBS 43215, or contact me by phone 1. TJ’s Bar 7-0 Th e awards will be pre- Th ese fi rst 17 projects – a struction at (614) 466-8150. In addition, sented during the opening combination of interstate, lo- 2. Larson’s Body Shop/ Montgomery County Capitol Letters Weekly I can be reached by email at Grace 5-2 reception on June 7. Th e pub- cal roadway and bridge mod- Dayton International Airport [email protected]. lic is invited to attend the re- ernization projects – repre- Column by: Senator Steve 3. Chicos 5-2 Taxiway Lighting Upgrade Buehrer 4. Lafarge 4-3 ception and meet the artists. sent an estimated investment Athens County – Ohio Th e Wassenberg Art Center is of $16.5 million in stimulus Our nation’s economy BUEHRER APPOINTED TO 5. Doghouse Diner 4-3 University Airport Runway continues to struggle and un- MIDWEST-CANADA RELA- 6. Antwerp Pharmacy 4-3 located at 643 S. Washington funds. Th e projects are: Safety Area Improvement Street, Van Wert, OH 45891. Cuyahoga County – Wid- employment in many states, TIONS COMMITTEE 7. Taylor Brothers Roofi ng Hancock County – Findlay including Ohio, has reached 3-4 For information on art center ening of the Interstate 490/ Airport Taxiway Relocation activities visit the website at Interstate 77 ramp double digits. Despite these State Senator Steve Bueh- 8. Wolfpack 3-5 ODOT and the Federal diffi cult times, President rer (R-Delta) was recently 9. Poor Boys 1-6 www.vanwert.com/wassen- Summit County – Inter- Highway Administration berg, call 419-238-6837, toll state 271 Slope Repair and Barack Obama and Democrats appointed to the Midwestern 10. Tri County Roofi ng (FHWA) continue to move in Congress are championing Legislative Conference (MLC) 0-7 free 1-888-238-3837, email Reconstruction infrastructure projects closer wassenberg@embarqmail. Guernsey County – Inter- a new “cap and trade” energy Midwest-Canada Relations Wednesday Night Wom- to the construction phase. To policy that could dramatically Committee, a bipartisan pan- en’s League com state 77 Resurfacing date, FHWA has authorized Hancock County – Inter- increase costs for businesses, el of legislators from 11 states 1. Carpet Wholesalers 5-0 more than $159.8 million in threaten jobs and raise elec- and three Canadian provinces 2. Red Owl/Budweiser 5- LATTA LAUNCHES UPDATED state 75 Pavement Upgrade stimulus investments, includ- Perry County – US Route tricity prices for all American charged with examining key 1 VIRTUAL OFFICE AND ing strategic projects at Ohio’s consumers at a time when trade and border security is- 3. Jay Dangler Excavating WEBSITE 22 Resurfacing water port and along its rail- Harrison County – US they can least aff ord it. sues, while working to im- 2-3 roads. An additional $159.7 Th e American Clean En- prove cooperation, address 4. Boss Sign Shoppe 2-3 Congressman Bob Latta Route 22 Bridge Moderniza- million in projects have been tion ergy and Security Act, which policy challenges and expand 5. Paulding VFW 2-3 (R-Bowling Green) is proud submitted for authorization was recently approved by the information-sharing between 6. On Th e Edge Con- to announce his new virtual Wyandot County – US by FHWA in the next several Route 23 Pavement Upgrade U.S. House Energy and Com- Midwest states and Canada. struction 2-3 offi ce and website http://latta. weeks. merce Committee, would “Canada is an important 7. Th e Gardens 0-5 house.gov. Darke County – US Route Under ARRA require- 36 Pavement Upgrade place a cap on greenhouse gas economic partner for Ohio Monday Night Summer At the virtual offi ce and ments, ODOT must have emissions and require indus- and states across our region,” Coed League website, constituents can con- Carroll/Columbiana authorized approximately Counties – State Route 39 Re- tries that release greenhouse said Buehrer. “I look forward 1. Pack Rats/Red Owl 2-0 tact Congressman Latta’s of- $327.5 million of its $774 mil- gases to purchase costly gov- to working with my col- 2. Eagles 2-0 fi ce for information on legis- surfacing lion stimulus allocation by Erie County – State Route ernment credits to off set these leagues on the committee to 3. Welch Trophy 2-0 lation, assistance with Federal June 29, 2009. Th e remaining emissions. Th e more a busi- help strengthen this relation- 4. Staten’s Lawn Service Agencies, or tour information 61 Bridge Replacement amount must be authorized Putnam County – State ness emits the more credits ship and explore new ways for 1-1 for visits to Washington, D.C. by March 1, 2010. States that they would have to buy. Th e leaders in the Midwest states 5. Dairy Queen 1-1 Constituents can also sub- Routes 189/190/694 Resurfac- meet these time line require- ing Obama Administration pre- and Canada to join together 6. Boss Signs 0-2 scribe to email updates from ments can compete for ad- dicts this will cut greenhouse to create jobs, attract business 7. Signature Embroidery Congressman Latta’s offi ce Darke County – State ditional money lost by other Route 571 Pavement Upgrade gas emissions 17 percent na- and grow our local econo- 0-2 through the website. states that fail to meet these tionwide by 2020 and more in mies.” 8. Ballerz/Walmart 0-2 New and updated features Lorain County – State deadlines. Route 83 Bridge Moderniza- future years. Buehrer noted that Canada include: A complete list of the While supporters of the is the largest trading partner WINNERS OF 53RD ANNUAL —Text message updates tion transportation infrastructure Medina County – State “cap and trade” proposal for every state in the Mid- JUNE ART EXHIBIT AN- from Congressman Latta’s of- projects prioritized for stimu- frame it as a way to slow glob- west. Specifi cally, more than fi ce Route 301 Bridge Moderniza- lus funding – with updates on NOUNCED tion al warming, it is nothing more 276,000 jobs in Ohio depend —Welcome message projects which have been au- than a tax hike on American on trade with Canada, and —Video and audio library Van Wert and Paulding thorized by FHWA, contracts Th e Wassenberg Art Cen- Counties – State Route 49 industry to boost revenues for the fi nancial impact of this ter, Van Wert, has announced —Links to Congressman which have been awarded, the federal government. Th is partnership is valued at $34.5 Latta’s social media websites Pavement Upgrade and new employment oppor- the winners of the 53rd An- Shelby County – State scheme would do little to cut billion. nual June Art Exhibit. Th e —Requests for United tunities – can be found online global greenhouse gas emis- “Th e Midwest-Canada Re- States fl ags fl own over the Route 47 Pavement Upgrade at www.dot.state.oh.us show opens June 7 and will Auglaize/Shelby Counties sions because it is likely that lations Committee will also run through June 26, with Capitol ODOT also continues to many companies will simply provide a valuable opportu- —Meetings with Con- – State Route 362 Pavement work with Ohio’s eight major exhibit hours being 1:00–5:00 Upgrade pack up and leave for coun- nity to network and exchange p.m. Tuesday through Sunday gressman Latta metropolitan Planning Or- tries with lower environmen- public policy ideas with lead- “It is important for me to Work on these projects ganizations (MPOs) which (closed Monday). Admission could begin as early as next tal standards. ers from areas facing similar is free. Th is year’s exhibit is be as accessible to my constit- were directly sub-allocated Th is misguided policy challenges as Ohio,” Buehrer uents as possible and my vir- month. All companies award- $161.5 million in transporta- sponsored by Cooper Farms ed ODOT contracts funded would hit Ohio dispropor- added. and Van Wert Federal Sav- tual offi ce is just one way that tion infrastructure stimulus tionately hard. Not only does Th e MLC, which is sup- I am able to serve my con- by Recovery Act resources are funds. To date, FHWA has ings Bank. required to post any new job our state’s economy rely on a ported by the Council of State Th e Grand Award, Doug- stituents. As society becomes strong manufacturing base, Governments (CSG), includes las Koch Memorial Award, more mobile and technology which employs thousands lawmakers from Illinois, Indi- Marguerite Fryer Award, Da- more advanced, I look for- of Ohioans, but we generate ana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, vid Humphreys Miller Award, ward to staying in touch with nearly 90 percent of our elec- Minnesota, Nebraska, North Mary Louise Worthington my constituents in real time- West Bend tricity from coal-fi red power Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota Memorial Award and Marilla -both from Washington and plants, which would be forced and Wisconsin. In addition, Connors Memorial Award are the 5th District,” Latta stated Printing to shut down or raise rates sig- members of the legislative as- sponsored through the Van aft er launching the new site. nifi cantly to stay in business. semblies in three Canadian Wert County Foundation. & In fact, the Congressional provinces—Manitoba, On- Th e award winners are: Sylvia’S Budget Offi ce estimates that tario and Saskatchewan—are Van Wert County Foun- Country Portraits Publishing price increases resulting from MLC affi liates. dation Grand Award – Allen a 15 percent cut in greenhouse is more than news. Th roughout his tenure as Hutton of Toledo ATTENTION gas emissions would cost a state legislator, Sen. Buehrer Charles F. Wassenberg CLASS OF 2010 American households up to has been highly active at both Award – Allen J. Miller of Sylvia’S has a great special just for you Call us for an estimate on your $2,200 of their income every the Midwest and national Wapakoneta year. 1 - 11x14, 1 - 8x10 composite, next printing project. level of the CSG, a nonpar- Vera Woodruff Wassen- 2 - 8x10’s, 4 - 5x7’s & 48 wallets Concerned about the im- tisan organization that has berg Award – Daniel Lerma We print most of our items right pact of this proposal on the championed excellence in of Findlay Package Price - $250.00 future of our state’s economy Special from May 13 to June 13, 2009 in our shop. From business cards state government for more Douglas Koch Memorial This special will not be repeated. and the fi nancial stability of than 70 years by sharing in- to letterheads, carbonless invoices Award – Judy Grone of Del- Call 419-258-2207 Ohio families, I joined sev- novative solutions to common phos and envelopes, we can handle your eral of my colleagues this past problems across state borders. Marguerite Fryer Award printing needs. We even manufac- week in co-sponsoring Senate Most recently, he was elected – Pat Rayman of Ohio City Concurrent Resolution 15, ture thermal engraved invitations by his fellow legislators to Marilla Connors Memo- Dereck’s which urges members of Con- serve as vice chairman of for your wedding, graduation or rial Award – Allen Hutton gress to reject the American CSG’s Midwestern Legislative Art-to-Art Palette Award Detailing anniversary. Clean Energy and Security Conference in 2009. (in memory of Gertrude Act. “I will continue to pursue Sluterbeck) –Daniel Lerma Vehicles’ Exterior We all want clean air to opportunities through CSG Lois Pieper Memorial & Interior $75 West Bend breathe, but instead of pur- and the Midwest-Canada Re- Award – Ruth Ann Sturgill Residential & Commercial Printing & Publishing Inc. suing an energy policy that lations Committee to improve of Lima Publishers of the West Bend News free circulation newspaper Carpet Shampoo would punish our country’s Ohio’s already strong rela- Wassenberg Art Center Ph. 419-258-2000 • Fx. (419) 258-1313 • [email protected] manufacturers and put mil- tionship with our friends up Award (three awards) – Mike 419-487-0772 lions of American jobs at risk, north,” said Buehrer. Kozumplik of Sherwood, Free Estimates PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 9 – WEST BEND NEWS – JUNE 3, 2009 PAULDING EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS JUNE 2009 NEWSLETTER
Panther Baseball Scholarships-Garrett Stol- Clevenger, Katherine Harmon, Spencer hart, Estee Arend, Isaac Porter, Garrett Stol- SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE ler, Haden Sholl Wilhelm ler, Ashley Koenn, Courtney Kelley, Heather Dear Friends of the Paulding Exempted Paulding County Foundation Scholarships- Office Assistants-Clint Vance, Katherine Hemker, Briana Ripke, Joshua Duslak, An- Village Schools, Selena Switzer, Clint Vance Harmon, Andrew Mott, Shurae Thomas, drew Mott, Kari Gibson, Cassandra Kauser, We completed our year on May 21 with a Russell Bauer Scholarships-Estee Arend, Melinda Slattman, Heather Hemker, Sara Britney King, Peter Brown, Morgan staff appreciation breakfast. The following Haden Sholl English, Lillian Manz, Caitlin Blair, Christen Hammon, Ashley Yant, Selena Switzer, Au- FFA Alumni Scholarships-Levi Farley, Mor- Evans, Sarah Williams, Isaac Porter, Kelsea relia Wolford, Brenda Manz, Sara English, staff members were honored for 30 years of gan Hammon, Audrey Nice, Alex Straley, Dauten Allison Clevenger, Staci Gunderman, Christa service to our school district: Ruby Cross- Clint Vance, John Weible, Ashley Yant Band Director’s Award-Spencer Wilhelm Gasser, Kelsie Carnahan, Lillian Manz, land, Debra Hornyak, Leigh Hutson, and Jacob Trust Scholarships-Katherine Harmon, John Philip Sousa Award-Isaac Porter Katherine Harmon, Logan Steele Karen Schlatter. We also honored the fol- Jennifer Nafziger, Garrett Stoller, Bryant Band Booster Scholarships-Allison Seniors Graduating with Highest Honors: lowing staff members and wished them well Troyer Clevenger, Katherine Harmon, Audrey Nice, 4.0 or higher after 7 semesters-Haden Sholl, in retirement: Sue Crossland, Diana Doster, Eagle’s Student of the Year Scholarship- Isaac Porter, Logan Steele, Selena Switzer, Spencer Wilhelm, Audrey Nice, Eric Ross Roger Gasser, Mary Ellen Holbrook, Leigh Ashley Yant Spencer Wilhelm ************************************ Hutson, Ralph Hunt, Ben Manz, and Ira Hamman Scholarships-Cassandra Kauser, Choral Awards: Choral Director’s Award- LaDonna Miller. These employees have Jennifer Nafziger Spencer Wilhelm; Senior Leadership Award BOYS’ BASKETBALL CAMP made a difference in the lives of our children Lela M. Jeffery Scholarships-Staci Gunder- -Isaac Porter; Varsity Quartet Awards-Isaac and we appreciate the service to our district. man, Morgan Hammon, Brian Porter, Haden Porter, Spencer Wilhelm There will be a boys’ basketball camp held Thanks to the community for a great school Sholl, Garrett Stoller, Remy Tope, Clint Business Award-Staci Gunderman from June 22-25 for students entering 3rd- year. Have a wonderful summer and look for Vance, Allison Clevenger Drama Awards-Isaac Porter, Spencer 8th grade. Letters were sent home the last our next newsletter on August 5. The first Gorman Family Trust Scholarships-Kelsie Wilhelm, Audrey Nice, James Hayner, AJ week of school. If you didn’t receive one, day of school for students next year is Au- Carnahan, Sara English, Christa Gasser, Wolford, Katherine Harmon, Whitney Mor- please contact Coach Brewer at 419-399- gust 24. Katherine Harmon, Audrey Nice, Isaac Por- hart, Clint Vance, Estee Arend 5289, email [email protected]. Pat Ross ter, Eric Ross, Dalton Stallkamp, Logan Engineering Team Awards-Peter Brown, Mr. Brewer’s address is 808 Meadowbrook Steele, Ashley Switzer, Selena Switzer, Eric Ross, Spencer Wilhelm, Jon Kohart, Drive, Paulding, OH 45879. Spencer Wilhelm Dalton Stallkamp, Zak Shafer, Audrey Nice, CONGRATULATIONS CORNER West Central Safety Council Scholarship – Haden Sholl ATHLETIC PHYSICALS Katherine Harmon Science Olympiad Awards-Audrey Nice, We extend our congratulations to all students Johns Manville Scholarship-Logan Steele Isaac Porter, Eric Ross, Zak Shafer, Logan who participated in the following events: Physicals for athletic participants will be Nucor Scholarship-Corbin Rhonehouse Steele, Ashley Switzer, Spencer Wilhelm held on June 23, 2009 at the high school. Two hundred ninety-two awards were pre- Rosemary Young Book Scholarship-Audrey Spanish Awards-Allison Clevenger, Katie The cost of the physicals will be $15, pay- sented to 142 students in grades 9-11 at their Nice Harmon, Whitney Morhart, Briana Ripke able to Dr. Kuhn. The schedule of physicals awards program held on May 19. PEVS Board/Administration Scholarships- Ashley Switzer, Tisha West, Lillian Manz is as follows; however, if any student cannot The Middle School presented 385 awards to Audrey Nice, Eve Kohart Math Awards-Audrey Nice, Eric Ross, Ha- come at the scheduled time, or would like to 161 students at the May 14 program. Re- JP Crain Scholarships-Sara English, Levi den Sholl, Dalton Stallkamp, Spencer come with a sibling, they can come anytime ceiving the Archie Griffin award were Mar- Farley, Staci Gunderman, Cassandra Kauser, Wilhelm, Logan Steele, Kari Gibson from 8:00-11:00 a.m. or 12:30-3:00 p.m. lee Pease and Neil Roehrig. One hundred ten Dalton Stallkamp, Selena Switzer, Bryant Student Council/Class Officers-Zakary students were graduated from the 8th grade HS Boys 8-9:30am HS Girls 12:30-1:30pm Troyer, Spencer Wilhelm Shafer, Cassandra Kauser, Kelsie Carnahan, MS Boys 9:30-11am MS Girls 1:30-3pm on May 20, 2009. Iris Gallagher Scholarships-Audrey Nice, Eve Kohart, Alex Straley, Clint Vance, Estee The boys and girls track teams competed at Christa Gasser Arend, Audrey Nice, Morgan Hammon, the district meet in Elida. The following Army Reserve National Scholar Athletes- Spencer Wilhelm 8TH GRADE CEDAR POINT TRIP Morgan Hammon, Haden Sholl Physics Awards-Eric Ross, Haden Sholl, advanced to the regional meet at Lexington: The eighth grade trip to Cedar Point will be Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence-Eric Spencer Wilhelm Jaclyn Carr-800 meter, Corbin Rhonehouse- June 9. Students are to meet in the parking Ross Americanism Test Winners-Estee Arend, 200 meter and the 4x4 team of Andrew Mott, lot on the east side of the school by 6:45 a.m. Brian Porter, Corbin Rhonehouse and Brady Marine Corps Musical Excellence-Audrey Logan Steele Schroeder. Nice Yearbook Awards-Ashley Koenn, Cassandra FFA members receiving state degrees were Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete-Andrew Kauser, Kelsie Carnahan, Eve Kohart, ACT TEST/OGT TUTORING Mott, Kelsie Carnahan Shurae Thomas, Sarah Williams, Melinda Amanda Porter, Derek Schlatter, Alex The ACT test will be given in the high Straley and Clint Vance. American degree Elks National Foundation Award-Allison Slattman, Corbin Vance Clevenger National Honor Society Office Awards- school on June 13 at 7:30 a.m. recipients were David Fickel, Jerrod Knodel High school tutoring for Social Studies OGT and Caleb Schlatter. The Star in Agribusi- Dr. Bruce Atkinson Scholarship-Garrett Stol- Spencer Wilhelm, Haden Sholl, Kelsie ler Carnahan will be held from 7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on ness award went to Mara Kesler and the June 15-18. High school tutoring for Math Dekalb Award went to Clint Vance. State Robert C. Byrd Scholarship-Eric Ross Attendance Awards-99% after 7 semes- Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award- ters: Nathan Edwards, Kari Gibson, Kathe- OGT will be held from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 FFA band members were Spencer Gross, p.m. on June 15-18. The tests will be given Austin Land, Lucas Price and Stephen Wag- Eric Ross rine Harmon, Steven Plotts, Michael Pepsi Cola Company Scholarships-Eve Ko- Reinhart, Rachel Hemker, John Weible, at 8:00 a.m. on June 19. If a student is taking ner. State choir members were Hayley more than one test, the second test will begin Clellan, Audra Phlipot, Kelli Schlatter and hart, Brian Porter, Breanna Wilder Tisha West, Justin Sheaks; Perfect Atten- Athletic Awards: Courageous Student-Shane dance Grades 11 & 12-Jessica Goodwin; 1 at 1:00 p.m. High school tutoring for Sci- Alyssa St. John. New officers for 2009-2010 ence OGT will be held from 10:00 a.m.- are President-Amanda Porter, V.P.-Wesley Lumpkins; PHS Academic Athlete Awards- day absent senior year: Nathan Edwards, Morgan Hammon, Garrett Stoller, Haden Haden Sholl, Kari Gibson 12:30 p.m. on June 22-25. The test will be Zeller, Secretary-Audrey Smiley, Treasurer- given at 8:00 a.m. on June 26. Cass Hammon, Reporter-Jarrett Carr, Stu- Sholl, Andrew Mott, Kelsie Carnahan; Van Wert Peony Pageant Representative-1st dent Advisor-Spencer Gross, Sentinel-Jared Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Awards-Tyler Runner Up-Melinda Slattman Renollet and Historian-Ashley Myers. Arend, Cassandra Kauser Honors Diploma-Peter Brown, Kelsie AFTER PROM OHSAA Scholar Athlete Applicants-Haden Carnahan, Allison Clevenger, Sara English, Sholl, Kelsie Carnahan; OHSAA Scholar Christa Gasser, Staci Gunderman, Morgan We would like to thank the parents of this CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2009 Athlete Plaques-Eric Ross, Kelsie Carnahan Hammon, Katherine Harmon, Heather Hem- year’s junior class and past parents, as well, Citizenship Award-Spencer Wilhelm ker, Cassandra Kauser, Courtney Kelley, for the After Prom. You have provided en The Paulding High School Senior Class of enjoyable and safe opportunity for our stu- 2009 received the following awards and rec- Principal’s Award for Excellence-Andrew Ashley Koenn, Eve Kohart, Lillian Manz, Mott Andrew Mott, Audrey Nice, Isaac Porter, dents. Your time and effort on behalf of the ognitions: students is much appreciated. Paulding Elementary PTO Scholarships- Exchange Student Recognition-Franziska Briana Ripke, Eric Ross, Haden Sholl, Logan Audrey Nice, Cassandra Kauser Wagner Steele, Garrett Stoller, Ashley Switzer, Oakwood Elementary PTO Scholarships- Other College/University Scholarships: Selena Switzer, Spencer Wilhelm, Ashley PTO SCRIP PROGRAM Morgan Hammon, Eve Kohart Northwest State Community College Schol- Yant arships-Katherine Harmon, Isaac Porter, Award of Merit-State of Ohio-Eric Ross, SCRIP is fund raising for nonprofit organiza- PEA Scholarships-Audrey Nice, Cassandra tions. Instead of selling frozen pizza or Kauser, Haden Sholl, Katherine Harmon, Brenda Manz, Morgan Hammon Audrey Nice, Spencer Wilhelm, Haden Defiance College Scholarships-Katherine Sholl, Logan Steele, Katie Harmon, Lillian magazines, gift cards are sold at face value, Staci Gunderman, Estee Arend, Garrett Stol- and a percentage is given to PTO by the re- ler, Kelsie Carnahan, Eve Kohart Harmon, Morgan Hammon, Ashley Switzer, Manz, Staci Gunderman, Allison Clevenger, Briana Ripke Selena Switzer, Ashley Yant, Morgan tailer. You pay no extra money and PTO Oakwood Alumni Association Scholarships- raises money. SCRIP is an excellent idea Estee Arend, Katherine Harmon, Isaac Por- IPFW Chancellor’s Merit-Allison Clevenger Hammon, Cassie Kauser, Andrew Mott, Bri- University of St. Francis-Sara English ana Ripke, Heather Hemker, Garrett Stoller, when gift giving, shopping, traveling, buying ter, John Weible gas or eating out. Ohio Retired Teachers Assoc. Scholarship– Bowling Green State University ROTC-Peter Isaac Porter, Estee Arend, Eve Kohart, Dal- Audrey Nice Brown ton Stallkamp, Tyler Arend, Brian Porter, The Paulding Elementary PTO will continue Paulding County Hospital Foundation Schol- University of Notre Dame-Eric Ross Remy Tope, Mercedes Rios, Zakary Shafer, the SCRIP program during summer vacation. Otterbein College-Brady Schroeder Melinda Slattman SCRIP Coordinator, Stacy McGarvey, will arship-Spencer Wilhelm th Paulding Chamber of Commerce Scholar- Ohio State University-Lima Branch Buckeye President’s Award for Educational Excel- be placing orders on the 15 of every month. ship-Staci Gunderman Distinction-Zak Shafer, Remy Tope, Clint lence-Eric Ross, Audrey Nice, Spencer If you would like SCRIP cards, please con- Virgil Cooper Scholarships-Nate Reinhart, Vance, Kelsie Carnahan, Britney King; OSU Wilhelm, Haden Sholl, Logan Steele, Kathe- tact Stacy at [email protected] or Michael Reinhart, Morgan Hammon, Wade Rudd Scholarship-Zak Shafer rine Harmon, Christa Gasser, Staci Gunder- 419-399-9264. Order forms are available on Bissell, Zakary Shafer University of Toledo-Jon Kohart, Brian Por- man, Sara English, Brenda Manz, Ashley the school website (under Parents tab). To Lafarge Scholarship-Haden Sholl ter, Eve Kohart, Garrett Stoller, Dalton Stall- Switzer, Morgan Hammon, Peter Brown, view a complete list of retailers, please visit Systech Award-Spencer Wilhelm kamp, Spencer Wilhelm, Mercedes Rios Britney King, Cassandra Kauser, Andrew www.glscrip.com. Insource Technologies, Inc. Scholarship-Eric Kent State-Tyler Arend Mott, Courtney Kelley, Garrett Stoller, Isaac The Oakwood Elementary will continue their Ross Taylor University-Audrey Nice Porter SCRIP program through the summer. Orders Independent Insurance Agents Scholarships- Bluffton University-Estee Arend, Katie VANTAGE SENIOR AWARDS: will be placed the 15th of each month by Audrey Nice, Eric Ross, Spencer Wilhelm Keeran, Kelsea Dauten, Corbin Vance National Technical Honor Society-Eric calling Deedi Miller. She will deliver them to Shelly A Litzenberg Scholarship-Cassie Hillsdale College-Andrew Mott Beck; Award of Merit-Eric Beck; Perfect you once they arrive! Kauser Indiana Tech-Ashley Koenn Attendance Grades 11 & 12-Adrian Mesker, Eastern Kentucky University Regents Schol- Jerald Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship- Shelby McMichael; University of Northwest ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Clint Vance arship-Logan Steele Ohio Scholarship-Britney Gribble; 1st Place Kurt Sholl Memorial Scholarships-Haden Ashland University-Corbin Rhonehouse Economic Research Project Team-AJ st Summer office hours for the administration Sholl, Garrett Stoller OSU Maximus & Engineering Dean’s Schol- Wolford, Shelby McMichael; 1 Place Soft- building are 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Bradley Bennett Dangler Memorial Scholar- arship-Haden Sholl ware Engineering Team-Jessica Johnson; The next Board of Education meeting will be ships-Cassandra Kauser, Sara English, Kelsie Rhodes State College-Staci Gunderman Bronze Medal in Life Planning Event- held on June 29 in the Administration Office Carnahan University of Akron Pres. & Honors College Breanne Martinez Board Room at 7:00 p.m. Zachary Arend Memorial Scholarships- Scholarship-Christa Gasser ACADEMIC HONORS RECOGNITION Bryant Troyer, Clint Vance, Estee Arend, University of NWO-Courtney Kelley ************************************ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Andrew Mott, Corbin Vance, Brian Porter, Notre Dame College-Bryant Troyer Seniors Graduating with Honors: 3.45 – 3.99 HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! Garrett Stoller, Haden Sholl Quiz Bowl Awards-Peter Brown, Allison after 7 semesters-Dalton Stallkamp, Eve Ko- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PAGE 10 – WEST BEND NEWS – JUNE 3, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] MR. AND MRS. DAVID AREND CELEBRATE CATERING TO SINGLES IN to the Governor for Stimulus ROHRS – AREND DEFIANCE AT THE BLACK funds. We continue to wait 30 YEARS OF MARRIAGE SWAMP OPERY HOUSE for a response. A $500 grant request presented to Defi ance By: Sue Knapp Wal-mart in April resulted in Marilyn Tuckosh, a single a denial of any funding to the lady, wanted a place to go Antwerp Veterans Memorial. where she could meet and so- Due to popular demand cialize with people in an un- “A Taste of Freedom” limited bar like atmosphere. So ‘Th e reorder of cookbooks just ar- Black Swamp Opery House’ rived. Th ey are being off ered at 1971 S. Jeff erson St. in De- for sale at businesses in An- fi ance was started. Th is is the twerp and may also be pur- place to go for socializing in a chased from the V.E.T.S. good clean atmosphere. Monday night CRUISE-IN It is open to the public for on May 11 went well. Several dancing and socializing on area towns were represented. Friday nights. On the fi rst and Free will collection of $273 third Fridays a single dance is came from vehicle owners and held with a DJ providing the spectators. Th e 50/50 drawing music. On the second and winner, Dan Lichty, received fourth Fridays there is danc- $54 and kindly returned it to ing with an open stage where the V.E.T.S. Everyone’s gen- you can play or sing with the erosity is much appreciated. band. A deposit of $282 is going Snacks are provided and toward the memorial aft er ex- pop and water can be pur- penses. Mike Girley provided chased. D.J. music and those who Th e next two dances are volunteered to pull off this June 5 and June 19. You can event, we owe a great deal of call 419-980-0307 for more gratitude. We couldn’t do this Mr. and Mrs. David Arend children and one grandchild: information. without our community help. will celebrate their 30th wed- Scott (Lindsey & Grady) Ar- V.E.T.S. has received an Lindsey Rohrs and Scott and is a hairstylist at Lindsey ding anniversary on June 8, end of Paulding, Jackie Arend abundant amount of items Arend will be united in mar- and Company Hairstudio in V.E.T.S. MEETING MINUTES by soliciting folks around the 2009. Dave and Joanna were of Columbus, Shaun Arend of FOR MAY 21, 2009 riage on Saturday, June 6, Paulding. married at St. Joseph Catho- Paulding and Tyler Arend of area to sell at the Commu- 2009 at Divine Mercy Catho- Scott is a 1999 graduate of lic Church in Paulding on Paulding. nity garage sales coming up lic Church in Paulding. Paulding High School and is V.E.T.S. meeting was called June 12 and 13. Karen depos- June 8, 1979. Th ey have four to order with Helen Livings- Lindsey is a 2001 gradu- employed by Arend Brothers, ited $418.48 by off ering early ate of Antwerp High School Inc. ton, Stan and Pauline Jordan, sales. Much more is still being and Larry Elliot as our guests. donated so V.E.T.S. will have Following are some items of plenty of variety to off er at the EICHER’S WOODWORKING SHOP 50% to 70% discussion. Riverside Veterans Memorial Savings on Ink & Toner Nancy suggested V.E.T.S. Park. 22319 Ward Rd., Woodburn, IN 46797 • 260-632-1065 Granite Pavers would make Cheryl Farnsworth sug- Furniture Store Hours: HP Starting at $9.95! M-F 8-4:30; Sat 8-2:30; Closed Sun Epson Starting at $5.95 nice Father’s Day gift s. Dool- gested V.E.T.S. sponsor a bus ey’s off ered to make up gift trip in early December to FREE QUOTES Stop at these locations: certifi cates. Karen contacted Chicago’s Magnifi cent Mile, New Cabinetry or Tony Langham of A.C.D.C. to shop and see the holiday Remodel Work suggesting each Alumni Class lights. V.E.T.S. will be con- Granite & Formica & may want to honor their vet- tacting Sue Beck for her in- Solid Surface Countertops Refilled, Remanufactured, & Compatibles erans with a memory paver put. And Much More 100% Quality Guarantee and notify Alumni from out Coleen Longardner do- 3600 Square Ft. Store & Display of town to bring their military nated a Military Insignia Pin (Will do some Repair work) documents to be included on collection. V.E.T.S. agreed to DAVE’S HEATING & Air Conditioning the Memorial tablets. accept the off er of $150 for Veteran Larry Elliot sub- all 131 pins. Th e buyer will Pleasant Valley Golf Course Air-conditioners • Heat Pumps mitted his documentation proudly display them as a col- along with generous donations lection. Geo Thermal from himself and his mother. Karen Lee has off ered to Helen presented documents 4152 Rd 17 Service Calls $50 • Tune-ups $65 provide her labor to land- for two brothers and noted Seniors & Vets get 10% Off scape the memorial site. Later Payne, Ohio 45880 she is still searching Civil in the summer V.E.T.S. will Get up to $3200 back in rebates & Tax War Veteran, John Erter. Stan ask the community to do- 419-263-2037 Credit with a purchase of a qualifying unit. and Pauline turned in the Jor- nate perennial spring–sum- dan brothers’ documentation, mer–fall fl owers, along with 1-800-803-3405 419-789-0082 while also bringing along two shrubs, mulch, and decora- 8x10 framed photos of the tive stone to create a beauti- MEMBER OF U.S.G.A Antwerp Bald Eagles for us ful full-growing season ap- to approve. Th ey are donat- pearance. Anything not used ing 10 of these Eagle photos at the memorial site will be DERCK’S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES for V.E.T.S. to sell. V.E.T.S. planted throughout the park. 15193 Rd. 45 appreciate their attendance, Karen will care for these until donations and off ers to help the appropriate time to plant. Antwerp, Ohio 45813 Home • Auto • Business • Farm us reach our goal. Th e public Upcoming V.E.T.S. fund- 419-258-2512 is always welcome! raising events: 419-506-1902 Life • Health • Retirement Lori is gathering up infor- June 12 and 13 – Friday mation about our Civil War and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. Mulch Colors: monument to go along with – 5:00 p.m. Garage Sales at Red, Brown, and Gold; Crop Insurance a 1920 Paulding Co. Soldier’s Riverside Veterans Memo- NEW COLOR: BLACK Reunion photo taken in our rial Park at the main pavilion Black Dirt and Small Gravel. See us for all your park. Old newspaper articles area. All proceeds to the Ant- Everything is in Bulk will be a part of her resourc- werp Veterans Memorial. insurance needs es, including one listing the June 13 – Saturday from names of some of the men 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. V.E.T.S. SPRING IS HERE! Quality Service in this photo and what town CRUISE-IN at Riverside Vet- they are from. Steve Barker erans Memorial Park off US LET US HELP PUT SOME COLOR AROUND has loaned his photo to VETS 24 in Antwerp. Meat & More Antwerp Insurance Agency for ongoing displays. drawing at 6:30 p.m., win- YOUR HOME! 312 S. Main St. Lori read her composition ners will receive Grocery gift We Have a beautiful selection of: Antwerp, Ohio 45813 written and sent to Governor certifi cates along with steak Strickland asking for Grant and pork loins. Door prizes, • Bedding flowers • Geraniums 419-258-5511 monies from the Ohio/Feder- raffl es and Free Will donation al Stimulus funds. Karen also [email protected] for eats and treats! All pro- • Porch & Patio Planters applied on behalf of V.E.T.S. ceeds to the Antwerp Veter- ans Memorial. • Hanging Baskets, June 27 – Saturday – Co- • Vegetable plants & Seeds and More! Experience the Schrader Marketing Method Ed Golf Outing – Tee off time is 1:30 p.m. at Pond-a-River Now taking orders for STRAWBERRIES! Golf Club. V.E.T.S. will be off ering food and beverages. Contact Dave Hitt or Andy Rock - Sea Hahn to sign-up or for more Fairness • Integrity • Honesty information. All proceeds to Farms Experience & Service the Antwerp Veterans Me- Spring Hours: morial. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat. 10-5; Tues, Th urs, 2-6 Closed Sun Estate & Real Estate Auctions V.E.T.S. continue to ac- cept your donations. We are 419-399-2417 “Raising the Flag” one dime 4½ mi S. of Paulding, 6540 US 127 Paulding, OH 45879 Jerry Ehle • 260-749-0445 at a time! PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 11 – WEST BEND NEWS – JUNE 3, 2009 LEAD POISON – BE AWARE day as lead is absorbed more the distribution of tax credits FROM THE DOG MR. AND MRS. JACK MOORE easily on an empty stomach. and examine state employee –KEEP OUR CHILDREN WARDEN’S DESK CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF FREE OF ITS EFFECTS Give children foods rich in compensation. Currently PREVENTION WEEK – JUNE iron, calcium, and Vitamin this information is scattered C. Avoid fried and fatty foods throughout a number of dif- MARRIAGE 7-13, 2009 which allow the body to ab- ferent state government web- sorb lead faster. sites. SB 78 is pending in the Childhood lead poisoning Have your child tested at Senate Finance & Financial remains a health risk for Ohio your healthcare provider if Institutions Committee. children between the ages of there is any question of possi- Billions of taxpayer dol- six months and six years of ble exposure. All children un- lars pass through the hands age. Ohio has one of the high- der the age of 6 years should of government every year to By: Mandy Lichty, Pauld- est numbers of lead poisoned be screened for lead poison- help pay for everything from children in the nation. ing. Th is is done by means of education to health care to ing County Dog Warden Do you live in a dwelling a simple blood test. Anemic highway construction. Ohio- Chipper is this week’s fea- such as a home, apartment or children are also more prone ans deserve to know how this tured pet. Chipper is a 1 to 2 trailer built prior to 1978? Is to have lead poisoning if ex- money is being spent. With year old male blue heeler mix. there cracked, peeling paint posed. this goal in mind, I will con- He is a bit shy at fi rst but when inside or out? If so, accord- Because lead poisoning is tinue to support policy in the he warms up to you he is a ing to the Paulding County an ongoing danger, we must Senate that works to strength- very loveable guy. Health Department, you and all be aware of the problem en accountability standards your children may be expos- Great news for Brook! She and be continuously work- and promote greater trans- fi nally got adopted and has a ing yourself to the fall out— ing to prevent exposure. It is a parency in how state and lo- lead dust. Th e older the home, wonderful new home. medical problem that can be cal governments use public With summer time comes the more lead paint was used. avoided. funds. Here, in Paulding Coun- For more information on thunderstorms. Aft er every ty, we have cases of children thunderstorm there are always ENATE WORKS TO HOLD SB 7 and SB 78, please visit who are lead poisoned and the Ohio General Assembly several dogs lost throughout are working to get their lead GOVERNMENT MORE AC- the county. Many dogs be- COUNTABLE FOR USE OF website at www.legislature. levels down in their bodies state.oh.us. come very frightened during so that damage is stopped. TAXPAYER DOLLARS I encourage all residents of storms and run away from Because not all children are the 1st Senate District to con- home and become disori- tested, there may be more un- Capitol Letters Weekly tact me with any questions, known cases in the county. Column by: Senator Steve ented. If your dog is nervous thoughts or concerns, or if during storms please be sure Th e Paulding County Buehrer you need assistance working Health Department has a lim- All work in the Ohio Sen- to have them safely confi ned with a state government agen- somewhere where they feel ited amount of FREE cleaning ate over the past few weeks cy. You can write me, Senator supplies with test swabs and has focused on House Bill Steve Buehrer, Ohio Senate, safe and secure. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moore Gail (Jim) Sholl and Joanna instructions to help families 1—the state operating budget Come out and see the dogs th Statehouse, Columbus, Ohio, will celebrate their 60 wed- (Dave) Arend; four grand- deal with this problem. If you for fi scal years 2010-2011. As 43215, or contact me by phone on Fridays from 2:00–5:00 ding anniversary on June 5, children: Erin Sholl, Andrew have one of these older homes, my colleagues and I in the at (614) 466-8150. In addition, p.m. or check the website. 2009. Jack and Marie were Sholl, Scott (Lindsey) Arend, call 1-866-399-3921 (toll free) Senate work to repair a House I can be reached by email at married June 5, 1949 in Wi- Jackie Arend, Shaun Arend, or stop in at 800 E. Perry St. version of the spending plan [email protected]. nameg, OH by Rev. Ben and Tyler Arend; and one for these supplies. that is fi scally unsustainable Have Something to sell? Moore. great-grandchild, Grady Ar- Why worry about lead? and seriously out of balance, Th ey have two daughters: end. Lead accumulates in the body, much of the discussion at SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL Classifi ed ads are $6.00 for 25 especially in younger chil- the Statehouse in the com- businesses. Their advertis- words or less and only $.10 for dren, because they are grow- ing days will rightly focus on ing pays for your paper! each additional word. ing so fast and have faster how much the state should Sunrooms metabolisms. Th ey have a lot spend over the next two years Country more hand to mouth activity and where it should be spent. Construction and so easily ingest more lead Already the Senate has also PIERCE AUTOMOTIVE, INC. if exposed. Th is lead poison- taken steps this spring to en- Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles Sunrooms • Awning ing can cause such symptoms sure that no matter what the Complete Auto & Truck Repair • Porch Enclosures • as speech and hearing im- fi nal budget numbers con- Exhaust • Batteries • Tires • Tuneups Room Additions pairments, diffi culty learn- tain, government is held more Shocks • Oil Change • Transmissions ing including attention defi - accountable for how it uses 15 Years cit, slowed growth, behavior Ohioans’ hard-earned dol- 5045 U.S. 24 East Experience problems, digestive disorders, lars. Antwerp, OH 45813 sleep disorders, poor muscle On May 5, the Senate ap- Haviland, Ohio Call for Free Estimates • 419-438-6555 coordination, and fatigue to proved Senate Bill 7, legis- (419) 258-2727 name just a few. lation that I co-sponsored, Where do you fi nd this which seeks to hold state and troublesome lead? It can be local government offi cials LUMINARIA ORDER FORM found in the peeling or crack- more accountable for how SALE ing of old paint & in the dust they spend public funds. Th e LE Luminaria are $10 each. To place your order, from this both inside & out bill would require the Ohio O S of the building. If the siding Auditor of State to maintain a RE please complete the form below and return has dropped its paint, the lead fraud reporting system to en- H I your contribution to Phil Recker, 121 N. Main stays in the ground forever courage state employees and T unless the ground is excavat- other Ohioans to report the W St., Paulding, OH 45879. If you have any ques- ed. It can be found in water misuse of taxpayer dollars. tions please contact Phil at 419-399-3767 or running through old lead sol- State Auditor Mary Taylor All Brands and Sizes your American Cancer Society at 1-888-227- dered pipes, leaded gasoline, helped draft the proposal. lead fi shing sinkers, lead sol- Since taking offi ce in 2007, cars • trucks • motorcycles • atvs 6446 ext. 5202 dering in electronics to name Auditor Taylor has volun- just a few. Many occupations tarily worked to establish and manufacturers deal with the Ohio Fraud Reporting Sherry Sales and Service Your Name ______lead. Some folk remedies, old System, which includes an 9917 Road 171, Oakwood, OH pottery, and even current toys anonymous fraud hotline (1- Team Name ______are lead contaminated. Watch 866-FRAUD-OH), website 419-594-3305 such internet sites as safekids. (www.fraudohio.com) and org for recalls on toys. other important tools to help Address ______How do you prevent lead stop fraud, waste and abuse poisoning? Avoid exposure! in government. SB 7 would Tickets on sale NOW City ______State _____ Zip ______Th e American Academy of codify this service in state law Pediatrics Journal in 1999 and require that all state and KEVIN SHARP Phone Number ______reported on a study that local government employees showed eff ective houseclean- be informed of the reporting CONCERT ing eff orts reduced children’s system. “In Honor Of” (please print) blood lead levels living in the Th e bill would also ensure at Hicksville Relay For Life home. Th e eff ective cleaning that any individual willing to Fri., June 19 - 7 pm Fairgrounds in Hicksville was focused on wet mopping come forward with informa- Kevin is an accomplished author, country singer/songwriter, ______of fl oors, damp sponging of tion about the misuse of pub- entertainer, motivational speaker, and Cancer Survivor! walls & horizontal surfaces, lic funds is protected under Tickets available at: ______and vacuuming with a high- Ohio’s Whistleblower Protec- effi ciency vacuum. tion Act. Research has shown The Hicksville Bank So, do the cleaning with that a majority of government First Federal First Place Bank ______the all purpose cleaning solu- fraud cases are identifi ed us- $ $ tion at least every two weeks ing tips given to authorities. 5 pre-sale 10 at the door and use a hepa vacuum. Wash In addition, I co-sponsored Registered Cancer Survivors “In Memory Of (please print) toys and pacifi ers oft en. Cre- legislation in March, which ate safe play areas – grassy would help Ohio taxpayers FREE! areas – not bare dirt outside. more easily track how their Hear Kevin’s hits: ______Put the baby on a blanket in- dollars are being spent. Senate “If You Love Somebody” side to play instead of the bare Bill 78 would require the state “She’s Sure Taking It Well” ______fl oor. Wash children’s hands to maintain a comprehensive, “There’s Only You” frequently. searchable website, where “If She Only Knew” “Nobody Knows” Nutritionally, feed chil- Ohioans could view state Proceeds to the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, ______dren regularly throughout the agency expenditures, monitor Hicksville www.RelayforLife.org/Hicksville PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – JUNE 3, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] LADY ARCHERS CLOSE SEASON AT FINDLAY WOODLAN JR/SR HIGH plate in the fourth and scored BOWERS WINS TWO NATIONAL SCHOOL RECOGNIZES TOP six runs to tie the game at 7-7. TEN IN SENIOR CLASS Woodlan regained the lead in WRESTLING TOURNAMENTS the bottom of the inning, get- Academic Top Ten Senior ting a RBI double from Maier. Class: Heritage came back to tie the Aury Keller – Trine Uni- game at 8-8 in the top of the versity, Chemical Engineer- fi ft h. In the home half of the ing inning, the Warriors took the Jazmyn Gideon – Uni- lead for good, scoring on back versity of Southern Indiana, to back singles from Maier Graphic Design and Jerrid Rydell. A RBI sin- Benjamin Schlie – Butler gle from Devon Waterman University, Pre-pharmacy in the bottom of the sixth Rachel Hathaway – IU- gave the Warriors an insur- PUI, Political Science ance run and pushed the fi nal Tianna Stieglitz – Purdue score to 11-8. Jason Maier was University, Pre-pharmacy 4 for 4 in the game with a pair Kristen Unsicker – IPFW, of doubles, Jerrid Rydell was Elementary Education 3 for 3 with a homerun and a Alexandra Baumert – double, and Ben Schlie was 2 IPFW, Nursing for 4 with a homerun Robbie Bowers, age 10, has his division. Cheri Knoblauch – Ball Score by the inning: been wrestling since age 4. Th en, in the fi rst weekend State, Architecture Heritage – 0 1 0 6 1 0 0=8 He wrestles with the Wayne of May he went to Baldwins- Ashley Pierce – IPFW, Woodlan – 4 3 0 1 2 1 x=11 Trace Wrestling Club. ville, NY to wrestle in the Business He goes to most of the lo- Gene Mills Eastern Nationals, Lindsay Wheeler – IUPUI, WOODLAN BASEBALL REC- cal and state tournaments where he again took champi- Th e Lady Archers took on Crestview at Findlay in the Re- Graphic Design OGNIZES SENIOR PARTICI- throughout the year and even on in the last ten seconds. has been to West Virginia and Bower voices giving credit gional tournament. Antwerp had a great 2nd inning but the PANTS Knights were too much in the rest of the game. Th e Archers WOODLAN CLOSES OUT Michigan. to his coach George Clemens He won fi rst at the Tour- Jr. for all his coaching and were shot down 16-3 by the fi ft h inning. Shown here is soph- SEASON WITH A WIN OVER By: Jeff Abbott omore Loni Walk hitting the ball, not quite making it to fi rst nament of Champions in encouragement and the other NORTHROP Woodlan baseball rec- Columbus a month ago. Th is WT wrestlers in the club who base in time. Even so, the Archers had a great season. More ognized the senior players, pictures at www.westbendnews.net is the largest one day tour- have helped make him a bet- By: Jeff Abbott manager, and their parents nament held in the U.S. Th e ter wrestler this past year. Woodlan closed out their between games of the dou- wrestling began at 2:00 p.m. He also attended a wres- Woodlan – 2 1 0 0 2 3 x=8 WARRIORS TAKE TWO IN regular season, dumping a bleheader with the Angola and didn’t fi nish for Robbie tling clinic held by former So- Aft er jumping out to a 12- DH AGAINST HORNETS 10-4 loss on SAC opponent Hornets under near perfect until 9:00 p.m. that evening viet Medalist Miron Kharchi- 3 lead in the second game, Northrop at Warriors’ Field. weather condition for base- but it was well worth it when lava where he trained before Woodlan had to hang on for a By: Jeff Abbott Th e win gave the Warriors a ball at Warriors’ Field. Th e he was declared champion of T.O.C. Woodlan took on Angola 12-11 win in the second game. 20 win season, fi nishing at 20- Class of 2009 and their par- in a baseball doubleheader at Th e Warriors sent nine bat- 5 heading into sectional play. ents: JOHN PAULDING DAYS ANTWERP HIGH SCHOOL ters to the plate in the third Woodlan batted the order in Warrior Field and as base- Ben Schlie (#6, CF), son of SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT REUNION COMMITTEE ball great Mel Allen used to inning and then sent 11 to the each of the fi rst two innings, Linda Schlie. Ben is a 4 year say, “It’s a beautiful day for a plate in the fourth as Wood- scoring seven runs on the player for the Warriors, par- AT PAULDING RESERVOIR MEETING ballgame.” And he was 100% lan scored 11 runs in the two Bruins and taking a 8-1 lead ticipated in football and wres- PARK correct when the temperature innings to build their lead. aft er three innings. Northrop tling, and is a member of the Th e Antwerp High School was in the 70s and 80s with Aury Keller and Corbin Bell cut the lead in half at 8-4 aft er National Honor Society. He Th e John Paulding Days 2009 Reunion Committee will meet at the Essen House, little wind and plenty of sun- each homered in the third fi ve complete, but Woodlan plans to attend Butler Univer- Soft ball tournament will be at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, June shine. Th e sweep of the Hor- inning and the Warriors scored two in the sixth for sity and study pharmacy. held on June 13 at Reservoir 17. Come early to eat and talk nets helped the day be that got seven straight hits in the a little more cushion. Jerrid Aury Keller (#7, C/SS), Park. Th ere will be a Men’s to classmates. much brighter for the War- fourth inning. Trailing 12-5 Rydell had knocked in two son of Tom & Bambi Keller. class D and E teams. Th ere Th e time is getting closer riors. heading to the seventh, the runs with a double in the fi rst Aury is a 4 year ball player will also be a Co-Ed tour- for the big reunion event Au- Woodlan took game one Hornets scored six runs on and Aury Keller hit a 2-run for Woodlan, played football, nament. Th e fi rst 16 teams 8-1 over Angola as Jerrid four hits including homeruns homer for the Warriors in the registered will play in tour- gust 7, 8, 9. If you need an and wrestled. He is a member agenda of all the happenings Rydell limited the Hornets from Shane Crowl and Gar- second. Jason Maier was 2 for of the National Honor Society naments. Deadline for regis- to just fi ve hits in the opener ret Keiser. Woodlan brought 2 in the game, scored 3 times, tration is June 9. To enter call or a registration form come to and is the Woodlan Valedic- the meeting. while the Warriors collected in game one winning pitcher and reached safely 4 times for torian for 2009. Aury plans to 419-399-2981. 12 hits. Nick Dietering hit a Jerrid Rydell to preserve the Woodlan. Ben Schlie collect- attend Trine University and solo home run for Woodlan win and get the save on the ed a pair of hits and scored major in chemical engineer- Be sure to tell the businesses you patronize, that you saw to lead off the bottom of the mound. Woodlan collected twice. Jerrid Rydell won on ing. their ad in the West Bend News. second inning, Aury Keller 22 hits in the game on off ense the mound for the Warriors. Jerrid Rydell (#8, P/SS), was 3 for 4 in the game and with Nick Dietering going 3 Score by the inning: son of Brenda and John Kum- Evan Powell was 2 for 2 in the for 4, Cody Gerig was 3 for 3, Northrop – 0 1 0 2 1 0 0=4 fer and Mark Rydell. Jerrid FOR RENT: THIS SPACE game. Rydell struck out 7 in and Corbin Bell was 3 for 4. Woodlan – 3 4 1 0 0 2 x=10 has played baseball for 4 sea- Remodeled weekly if you request. High-traffi c area. Score by the inning for the game for the Warriors. sons for Woodlan and played Convenient location. All maint. included. Score by the inning in game two: WARRIORS HANG ON FOR basketball for 4 years, He Call 419-258-2000 for more info game one: Angola – 1 0 1 1 2 0 6=11 11-8 WIN OVER PATRIOTS works part-time at Pizza Hut Angola – 0 0 0 0 0 0 1=1 Woodlan – 1 0 5 6 0 0 x=12 ora pirit Wear • Varsity Jackets • Embroidery • Transfer Prints • Spirit Wear • Varsity Jackets • Woven Throws • Cor • Vars Wear • Spirit Prints p • Transfer • Embroidery Apparel te and plans to major in math at S• By: Jeff Abbott college and teach at the high er Prints er Woodlan got a lead off school level. f Signature Embroidery Ladybugs homer from Ben Schlie and Nick Dietering (#14, P/1B), scored four times in the fi rst son of Holly Rosswurm and “BUG US” FOR YOUR inning, then added three runs Bob Dietering. 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She is active 1-800-888-9838 in the Woodburn Mission- Cakes for all Occasions ary Church and traveled to Birthday * Anniversary * Holidays * 1640 Baltimore St. • Defi ance Graduation (photos available) Jamica this winter on her fi rst Design your own wedding cake 1034 Westwood Dr. • Van Wert mission trip. Taylor works ~Buttercream & Fondant Icings~ 419-238-9795 • 1-800-216-0041 part time at Parkview Hospi- tal and at Casa’s. She plans to 419-587-3738 By Carolyn Pruden Windows • Doors • Siding • Roofi ng www.dillydoor.com pursue a nursing degree at Ivy 4611 Road 177 www.elegantcakes.net Decks • Fences • Plumbing • Electrical Email: [email protected] Tech in Bloomington Indiana Grover Hill, OH [email protected] PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 13 – WEST BEND NEWS – JUNE 3, 2009 “FROM THE VANTAGE POINT”: FAREWELL Anthropology. She hopes to WOMEN’S PROFESSIONAL PAYNE ELEMENTARY KIDS: SERIOUS ABOUT JOURNALISM become a CSI someday. “I VANTAGE CLASS OF 2009 FOOTBALL TEAM TO PLAY had a lot of fun, but it really ON ETZLER FIELD THIS went by fast.” SUMMER “I really liked being at Vantage in Industrial Me- By: Jeff Abbott chanics. I learned a lot”, said Women’s Professional Nick Miller, a senior from Football will be playing their Ottoville. Nick will be at- home games at Woodlan on tending Ohio State ATI in Etzler Field this June, kick- Wooster, majoring in Hy- ing off at 7:00 p.m. Th e Fort draulics. Samantha Trisel, a Wayne Flash are playing three Health Careers senior from straight home games in June, Van Wert will be attending beginning June 6 against the Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne, ma- West Michigan Mayhem. joring in Th erapeutic Mas- June 13 their opponent will be sage. She summed up her the Toledo Reign, and on June feelings about Vantage with 20 the Flash take on the Day- just one word – “Unbelieve- ton Diamonds. Kick-off s for able!” all three games will be at 7:00 Th ese Vantage seniors enjoy donuts together on their last day Ashley Lantz and Erica p.m. at Woodlan. Woodlan of school. Whitt, both Early Childhood teacher Ms. Jennifer Heff er- Education seniors from Van nan is a member of the Fort Hard to believe – It’s al- Vantage classmate Rustin Wert are headed to Wright Wayne Flash football team. Kenzie Clemens, Domynyque Bielser and Levi Noggle check ready time for another senior Adam from Crestview will State Lake Campus, major- out the anchor desk at the news station. class to graduate. Many stu- join him at UNOH, also in ing in Early Childhood. OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY dents are torn between the Ag Mechanics. Ashley said “Vantage was a SCHOOL HONOR ROLL comfortable environment of Audra Woodcox, a Medi- great experience for me. It FOURTH NINE WEEKS school and the anticipation cal Offi ce Management se- helped me to prepare for my 2008-2009 of the future. I had a chance nior from Antwerp had been future.” Erica said, “Vantage to talk to several seniors re- looking forward to attending gave me a jump start in life * Denotes all A’s, ** Denotes cently and here’s what they Vantage since middle school. and my career choice.” A’s all year had to say about their two “I’m proud to have attended Erica Herron, a Ft. Jen- Mrs. Arend 1A – Darrick years at Vantage. Vantage like my mother and nings senior Cosmetology Bowersox, Chandler Bull- Drew Fisher, a senior Cu- brother did before me. Van- student has passed her state inger, Adam Daniels, Sawyer linary Arts student from Del- tage is preparing us to enter board exam and is applying Grimes, Kelsey Guyton, Mi- phos St. Johns said, “I loved the real world during one of to salons in the area. She chael Humphreys, Jacob King, the Vantage experience. It the hardest economic times plans to go back to school to Taylor Long, Riley Noff singer, was great being with a group our country has ever seen. receive certifi cation in Mas- Miah Rue*, Wyatt Shawver*, of students who liked to cook Th e skills that we have been sage Th erapy, Tanning and Samantha Wagner*, Charley and were as interested in it as taught will give us an advan- Piercing so she will be able to White* I was. I was able to meet sev- tage in the tough job mar- someday open a Day Spa. Er- Miss Lightner 1B – Da- eral chefs like Guy Fietti and ket.” Audra will be heading ica said, “Vantage was amaz- kota Gee, Chandler Hahn, Michael Symon. I even got to Hocking College in the ing. I learned so much. Th e Kaela Lucas**, Baily McCar- to interview Chef Fritz from fall, majoring in Nursing. teachers really care about our thy, Claire McClure, Jordyn Germany.” Drew will start Van Wert’s John “Chevy” George Clemens learns about editing the news with anchor success and they are there to Merriman*, Natalie Speiser, Jeff Neumeyer. college in July at the Art In- Chavarria, a senior Auto TJ Vargo* stitute of Ohio-Cincinnati, Tech student, is heading to help out students. I’m really glad I came to Vantage.” Mrs. Erford 2A – Asia Wayne Trace Payne El- what it takes to get the news majoring in Culinary Arts. Sinclair Community Col- th 2008 National BPA con- Arellano, Allison Bronson, ementary 5 graders had a out to the public on a daily Senior Cosmetologist lege, where he will major in Nick Gee, Sierra Halter, Adri- chance to tour Indiana’s News basis. George Clemens was Bekah Dull from Van Wert High Performance Engines testant Shiyanne Hook, a Medical Offi ce Management enne Hamm, Katelyn Hartz- Center in Fort Wayne. Th e able to meet Jeff Neumeyer as will be attending Northland and Transmission. “My time ell, Brian Holbrooks, Alana students were able to meet a he was editing a news report. Baptist College in Wisconsin, at Vantage was Awesome! I senior from Crestview said that coming to Vantage was Newsome, Elizabeth Pollock, few of the anchors and learn majoring in Sports Minis- give it 10 thumbs up!” Kristen Rittenhouse, Robert tries. She has already passed Cody Butler, a Precision a “life-changing experience” for her. “It gave me to op- Shaeff er, Trinity Temple her Ohio Cosmetology Machining student from Miss Zachrich 2C – Kate- Sylvia’S Country Portraits board exams. Tyler Johnson, Crestview, is waiting to hear portunity to try the medi- Father’s Day Special cal fi eld. I plan to pursue a lyn Estle, Kristan Fowle, a Health Careers senior from about an apprenticeship pro- Emma Horstman, DeLaney $48.00 package 3-8x10 sheets • May 27 to June 7, 2009 degree at UNOH for Health Crestview really enjoyed his gram for which he applied. Porter, Alex Riethman, Memories are the greatest gift. Care Administration.” Shi- work-based learning experi- He also plans on pursuing Hunter Sherry, Jennifer Stahl, Call 419-258-2207 ence. “Vantage helped me a business degree so he can yanne will represent Vantage Cynthia Tershner, Nathan decide that the medical fi eld one day open his own shop. again this year at the BPA Wappelhorst, Chelsey White was the right choice for my “I had a really good experi- National Contest in Dallas, Mrs. Holtsberry 3A – Lo- career.” Tyler will start class- ence at Vantage. It went a Texas. Spring is Here! gan Bradford, Adrian Dan- Schedule an es at Rhodes State this fall lot faster than I thought it Vantage is proud of the iels, Cloey Fohner, Tori Fowle, majoring in Nursing. would, though.” senior class of 2009. Wheth- Appointment for a Raye Lyn Heath, Colton Las- full Sprayer Service Isaac Kistler, an Ag Die- Wayne Trace senior Sa- er already working, taking siter, Winter McStoots, Seth sel senior from Lincolnview mantha Wiswell has learned some time off from school, Wagner Ask for: Randy, Jason ,or Jim will start classes at UNOH a lot in her two years of Net- joining the military or head- Miss Hornyak 3C – Haley in August for Ag Mechanics. work Systems, but she’ll be ing off to college in the fall, Rittenhouse, Blake Dob- Located at: “Vantage gave me an oppor- starting college in a whole Vantage congratulates the belaere, Brendan Dingus, 4816 ST. Road 101 N. tunity to fulfi ll my expecta- new direction. Sami will be senior class of 2009. Best Nicholas Brown, Jacob Black Woodburn, IN, 46797 tions with the goal of a better attending the University of wishes always! Mrs. Hohlbein 4A – Kaleb Phone: (260) 632-4815 and more plentiful life.” His Toledo, majoring in Forensic Goshia, Lilly Halter, Lauren Hill, Aaron Horstman, Matt Karia, Aubrey Kremer, Molly Meeker, Estee Miller**, Miss Harris 4C – Alison THANK YOU! Arend**, Austin Hartman, Ju- lie Anne Holbrooks*, Nathan Earl Johnston Keyes*, Nick Lawhorn, Chey- to all who donated or helped in anyway towards anne Lucas*, Beth Yates*, Au- General Home Repair brey Kremer Also Specializing in Mobile Home Repair Community Health Professionals of Paulding Mrs. Pier 5B – Jowaine 30th Year Musical Celebration - We’ve Got Rhythm! Grimes, Christopher Hahn, Haley Porter, Mei Tenwalde, P.O. 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It’s Paint & Body Repair only $5 per column for the Full Maintenance Service • All Makes All Models of Paulding, 250 Dooley Dr., 419-399-4708 photo and the announce- ment is community news. 419-399-5360 or 419-39-WE FIX PAGE 14 – WEST BEND NEWS – JUNE 3, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] KOENIG – GERBER PAULDING MIDDLE SCHOOL ANTWERP JR/SR HIGH 3.32-3.0 – Morgan Cramer, HONOR ROLL 2008-09 4TH SCHOOL FOURTH NINE Brandon Dunderman, Hayley NINE WEEKS WEEKS 2008-2009 HONOR Feichter, Samantha Foreman, Nicholas Herndon, Joseph ROLL Grade 6: Hilton, Tayler Shaff er, Alysha Stuck, Hannah Tempel, Jose- All A’s – Kathryn Clapsad- *Denotes 4.0 dle, Ashlyn Strahley phine Wage SENIORS: GRADE EIGHT: All A’s and B’s – Katie Car- 4.0-3.67 (with no grade less nahan, Bailey Combs, Brooke 4.0-3.67 – Katlyn Bissell, than a “B-”) – Justin Donat, Nicholas Bragg, Kacy Bru- Combs, Kayla Deitrick, Ra- Alexis Godeke, Christopher chel Dooley, Jacob Dye, Kyle mett, Justin Bute, *Shawn Henry, Derek Reid, Kole Dooley, *Ryan Girardot, Gardner, Alexis Howell, Erin Schlatter, Mickae Schlatter, Braeden Hormann, Alexis Johanns, Abbi Miller, El- Michele Stuart, Quinn Tem- Jones, Colin Krick, Kyle Ryan, lie Miller, Isaac Nice, Emily pel Rachel Stewart, Morgan Wil- EILEEN SHAFFER TURNS 90 Pastor, Morgan Riley, Haley 3.66-3.33 (with no grade liamson, *Jesse Wilson, Lydia YEARS YOUNG! Schlegel, Jessica Schroeder, less than a “C+”) – Katelyn Fe- Yenser Shayla Shepherd, Laurel Weh- ichter, Misty Gordon, Joshua 3.66-3.33 – Noah Gang- rkamp Eileen Shaff er has had Laney, Katie McCague, John er, Chelsea Grimes, Ryan a eventful 90 years of liv- Grade 7: Dustin Woodcox, Victoria Hatlevig, Cameron Huss, All A’s – Stephanie Bald- ing. Her birthday is June 13, Zuber Taylor Jones, Marissa Kitz- 2009 and a birthday party win, Emily Farr, Andrew Lay- 3.32-3.0 (with no grade miller, Edward Reinhart, Jus- man, Kelsi Manz, Brad Mat- in her honor will be held at less than a “C”) – Lawerance tina Sanders, Avrial Sawyer, the Bethel United Methodist son, Kaylyn Rager, Kaitlyn Gross, Andrew Jones, Mark Colby Schaefer, Austin Stout Roughton, Jaclyn Schlatter, Church (located on Rd 192, Parisot, Paige Shook, Zackery 3.32-3.0 – Kayla Agness, Cecil) by her family from Alesha Simon, Tiff any Span- Walk Alexus Bear, Isaac Reinhart, gler, Meagan Weller 2:00–4:00 p.m. Your presence JUNIORS: Katherine Steel will be gift enough. All A’s and B’s – Katelynn 4.0-3.67 – Kelsey Bashore, GRADE SEVEN: Back, John Banet, Jerika Tyler Gaisford, Christen 4.0-3.67 – Nathanael Haw- Bland, Timothy Bush, Justin Goudy, Aaron Hughes, Justin ley, Katie Hunt, Kyle Recker, Carnahan, Taylor Dangler, Johnson, *Darcie Reinhart, Matthew Reinhart, Megan Taylor Deatrick, Melissa Dur- Alyssa Skeens, Jessica Smith, Slattman, Kirsi Smith, *Brock ham, Taylor Farr, Tyler Fry, Elizabeth Vachon Taylor, *Nathan Zuber Guy Harder, Kaleb Hernan- 3.66-3.33 – Erin Hughes, 3.66-3.33 – Bethany dez, Ashley Johanns, Joseph Bryson North, Sara Trauter- Dunderman, Dalton Grem- Bud and Cindy Koenig of attending the University of Kauser, Rachael Kesler, Ken- man ling, Jenna Hankinson, Erik Paulding, OH, would like to Akron. Jeff is a 2005 graduate neth King, Ashlyn Laney, 3.32-3.0 – Brock Bell, Rose Miesle, Madeline Reinhart, announce the engagement of Norwayne High School in Kandee Manson, Samuel Doctor, Amber Greenwood, Derek Smalley and forthcoming marriage of Creston, OH and is employed Manz, Seth Mattocks, Sierra Botir Hawley, Brennan Huss, 3.32-3.0 – Kaden Bru- their daughter Kristen Koenig as an electrician at Johnson McCullough, Michael Mott, Megan Kopppenhofer, Jacob mett, Megan Coak, Madison to Jeff Gerber, son of Tom and Electric. Th e couple will ex- Rachael Mourey, Rachel Reinhart, Casey Schaefer, Ty- DeLong, Christopher Edgar, Laura Gerber of Sterling, OH. change vows Saturday, June Nicelley, Devin Otto, Abby ler Short, Michael Stuart Garrett Jones, Justin Lang- Kristen is a 2005 graduate of 6, 2009 at the Hocking Hills Pease, Sydney Provines, Chel- SOPHOMORES: ham, Donato Manella, Lakota Paulding High School and is Resort, South Bloomingville, sie Schoepfl in, Allison Singer, 4.0-3.67 – Jessie Arnold, Price HANK SINN BREAKS A.R. employed at Th e Nurtery Pre- OH. 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Parcels 1, 2 & 3 are 80+- acres each, contiguous tracts, displayed in the school for located 3 miles north of Payne on Rt 49 to C-124, then east 1 ½ mi. ….. Parcels 4 & 5 are the other students to look at 40+- acres each, contiguous tracts, & Parcel 6 is 1.5 acres with buildings, located 1 mi them. In the photo is Mayah south of Payne on Rt. 49 to C-72, then east ½ mi. ….. $5,000 earnest money, closing by July Nance, Dalton Franklin, Ri- 13….complete terms in brochure or visit our web site @ www.gorrellbros-paulding.com ….. ley Bidlack, and Andy Hicks Seller: Helen S. Wannemacher Family, Norman E. Cook, Attorney … Larry Gorrell, Broker -- presenting their fi ndings on Please call 419-393-2211 or 419-769-2962 Don Gorrell, Sale Mgr - Nolan Shisler, Joe Barker, Sandra Mickelson, Steve Sprow, Aaron Favorite School Subject. St. Rt. 111, Defi ance, OH Timm, Auctioneers Located at 5 span Bridge on old Canal Rd. PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 15 – WEST BEND NEWS – JUNE 3, 2009 HICKSVILLE LODGE PRE- at the Presbyterian Church. V.E.T.S. WORLD WAR II “H pel, Carroll Harris, James R. PARES FOR 1-DAY GRAND Th e Grand Master’s 1-Day CLASSIFIED ADS & J” LISTING Hart*, Robert Hart*, Walter MASTER’S CLASS class was discussed. Th is year Hart, George S. Hartman, the class will be held at Bryan Sell it in the Classifieds! Here is the next list for Richard Hartman*, Robert Joe Stotler opened the Lodge on June 13. Hicksville Classifi ed ads are $6.00 for 25 words or less the V.E.T.S. memorial. Please Hartman*, Lewis F. Hauter, Lodge and the Pledge was currently will have two indi- and $.10 for each additional word. check to see if there is an * by Gerald V. Hawkins, Robert given. He then asked all mili- viduals that will be attending Bold is $1.00 additional. the name. If there is, we still Hawkins, John Haynes, Dale tary veterans to stand and tell this class. Fax: (419) 258-1313 • Email: [email protected] need documentation of your Heckman, Austin R. Hem- what branch of service they Committees reported on P.O. Box 1008, Antwerp, OH 45813 time served. We appreciate rick, Basil R. Hertel, Fredrick served in and what years. the Annual Chicken Bar-B-Q, Deadline for classifi eds is Mondays at 12 Noon. the corrections we have re- N. Hertel, Raloh G. Herter*, Classifi eds MUST be paid upfront!! Th ese members were then Highway Clean-up, and Lo- ceived so far. Have you seen Julian Hicov*, William B. given a hardy round of ap- cal Scholarships recipients. A your name yet? Have you Hinsch*, Glen L. Hissong, plause for their dedication to new committee was formed to turned in your documenta- Arthur E. Hoover Jr.*, Rex Z. TOM’S HOME IMPROVE- POND SUPPLIES: Colo- Hopkins, George A. Hoste, our country. prepare for the annual “Sum- rants and dyes. Barley straw tion to get your name on the MENT – Painting, Plaster & John W. Howard, Norman Th e 50-year members in mer Break” cook-out. Drywall repairs. 419-583- pellets, crystal blue pond Memorial? If not, it’s easy, just attendance included Elmer Joe Stotler then called Lee 6387. 21-24p cleaner, copper sulfate and send us a copy of your DD-214 Howe, Irvin R. Hughes*, Delbert G. Jeff ery*, Calvin Woodcox, Doyle Johnson, Kallsen west of the altar and HELP WANTED: Part-time liquid coppers. Progressive to ANTWERP V.E.T.S., PO B. Johnson, Glenn Johnson, Dick Savage, and Charles presented him his perfect at- Deputy for the Paulding Ag Company, Continental, BOX 742, ANTWERP, OH Carey. Others on the side- tendance award for attending County Dog Warden’s Offi ce. OH, 419-596-3806 or www. 45813—that’s it. Remember, if James A. Johnston*, Frank L. lines were Tim Betts, Russell all inspections. A plaque was Previous law enforcement proagco.com. 20-23 there is an * behind the name Jones, William L. Jones, Gar- St. John, Scott Ruppert, By- also presented to Hicksville and/or animal handling ex- FT. DEFIANCE Antiques. listed it means we have found ner E. (Jack) Jordan, James J. Lodge for having the “Best perience preferred. Must be Find your treasures at our your name somewhere but Jordan, Stanley W. Jordan, ron Rasey, Jamie Chapman, th George Underwood, Will Inspection” in the 5 district able to work a fl exible sched- new larger location at 402 need the documentation for Dean E. Jump*, George S. this year. Of all 13 Lodges in ule with evenings, weekends, Clinton Street, Defi ance. our records: Jump* Fleitz, Walter Schilb, Randy th Brooks Sr., Mike Villena, Lee the 5 District, Hicksville and holidays required. Re- Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM– Eugene Handy, Roy Har- Kallsen, Richard Wann, Steve Lodge was chosen as present- sumes are to be mailed to: 5PM. Phone: 419-782- Schilb, Jim Kline, Bill Metz, ing the best. Paulding County Dog Warden 6003. tf and Joe Stotler. Degree work was then con- 115 N. Williams St. Paulding, TILLING SERVICE – Garden, RT Silver Dollar ferred on our newest mem- OH 45879. NO PHONE CALLS. Get well cards were signed new yard, renovated. Com- Shopping Mall Online - Never Leave your Home ber. Aft er the conclusion, the 22-23 and sent to Lynn Haver, Glo post delivery. Call Larry (419) Major Retail Outlets Kerr, and Cora Kline. A birth- Lodge was closed in full form TURNING POINT will be 399-7415 or e-mail lcmanz@ day card was sent to Charles and all retired to the dining holding a benefi t sale for Girls juno.com 21-22p Spirit Camp on Wed & Thurs, www.shopfreedomonline.com/RGill Carey. Th ank you cards were room for Suzy Kline’s famous SUMMER CAMP @ Ann’s “Goulash.” Th e next stated June 3&4, 451 McDonald Pike Bright Beginnings June read from Emma Conley and Rd 107, Paulding from 9-4. TV, Ruben & Tina Gill Evelyn Phillips for the won- meeting will be June 10. Th e 8,9,10,11,12. 9-12 noon. For rd fi sh tank, toys, clothes, misc. p Internet Business Owners derful Widow’s Night dinner 3 Degree will be exemplifi ed more information call 419- at this meeting. HUSS & SONS CONTRACT- 399-KIDS (5437) 21-22p 215 S. Williams St. • Paulding, OH 45879 and program held on May 12 ING & HANDYMAN SERVICES. 4 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: [email protected] Call us for all your carpentry, 1 mile east of Woodburn. Huge 4 Family electrical, plumbing, con- 24320 Tile Mill Rd. 4 piece PUBLIC AUCTION GARAGE SALE—MYERS crete/masonry, decks, porch- wicker furniture w/cushions, es, honeydoos. Robert Huss, TVs, VCR, air compressor, MOVING SALE - EVERYTHING MUST GO! 14645 Rd 43, Hwy 24 East of 419-258-2510. tf EVERY SATURDAY AT 6PM Antwerp, then north ½ mile on shop vacs, car ramps, shop CR43 (N. Harrmann Rd.) brown HEALTH COVERAGE So- DEVONN WERDER RESIDENCE LARGE VARIETY OF Morton building at back of property heater, portable sewing lutions from Leland Smith 1679 St. Rt. 18, Hicksville (across from Golf Course) MERCHANDISE (follow signs). machine, fi sh tank w/stand, Insurance. Individuals, clothes, craft supplies, roller ~ EVERYONE WELCOME ~ Like new namebrand kids groups, self-employed, THUR.-SUN. June 4-7 8am-8pm Rain or Shine!!! clothes, boys to size 4, girls blades, home furnishings, White Wicker indoor furniture, living & dining room items, kitchen items, PORTER AUCTION most sizes, juniors, mens. Cobra Alternatives, short and much, much more. June term, Medicare supple- tons of Christmas, Halloween, Easter Items, inflatable yard deco, tools, 19326 Co. Rd. 60 Many toys, VHS tapes, 5 and 6. p desk, file cabinet, wooden storage shelves, porch furniture, linens and ments, Part D prescription Grover Hill, OH household items. 9am - 6pm. COMMUNITY GARAGE blankets, glassware, baby stuff, Kimball Piano, snowmobile trailer, lawn FINANCIAL SERVICES Thurs 6/4 - Sat. 6/6 drug. Call Dan Fowler @ For Info Call: 419-587-3770 SALES: June 4th & 5th, 9-5. mower & accessories, dresser & mirror, women’s clothes sz. 14-18, and 419-258-1363. tf 10 houses in the country Rds many more items. EVERYTHING MUST GO!!! FOR SALE – Town lot in An- 72, 82, 157 & 177. Located “GARAGE SALE” twerp by new school, city wa- between Melrose & Grover ter, sewer, natural gas, ready Hill. Lots of misc. Watch for Sat, June 6 9:00-3:00 to hook up, property is lined le signs. p Sa Broughton Town Hall on one side with cedar trees. or 419-258-2888. oam 3-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: F By Owner June 11 & 12, 18070 Rd. 48, Lots of clothing, household goods, PARK AVE. VILLAS lo- Grover Hill, about 1 mile home-decor, nick-nacs, cated in Antwerp, OH has listings in the West Bend News north of GH, right off 637. And lots and lots of misc. items. 2 bedroom duplexes with attached garages. Please Toys, dollhouse, feather mat- PAULDING All Proceeds from sale will help fund the call (419) 258-2603 for more tress, furniture, home de- 2009 “Broughton Redneck Jamboree information. Equal Housing cor, pool equipment, sports Opportunity – Handicap ac- memorabilia, kitchen appli- cessible. 21-23 ances, games, computer ac- cessories/electronics, ceiling FOR RENT – Quiet, large, fans, clothing, shoes, boys’ ForRentinPauldingFor Rent in Paulding one bedroom country apart- bedroom set. 22-23p Whispering Pines ment with some utilities; washer/dryer; Hicksville GARAGE SALE – 6663 1 & 2 bedroom apartments School district, State Line Rd. State Road 500, Payne, HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER! 740 N. Cherry St., 419-542-8216. 21-23p Ohio. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 4th, 5th Paulding. 2000+ sq. feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, C/A, 1ST MONTH RENT - FREE LARGE ONE BEDROOM, hardwood oors, beautiful landscape and much more! and 6th, 8-4. Kids clothes, 13 month lease required. $375 Security Deposit. 2nd fl oor apartment w/ap- 419-399-9261. 21-24p adult clothes, TV, beauti- For more information call 419-399-2419. pliances. 205 1/2 S. Main, Ready to Sell? M-F 9:00-4:00. After hours or on weekends call Antwerp. Water, sewer, ful wedding dress size 4, formal dress, speakers, Call the West Bend News 419-258-2000 419-399-3441 or 419-769-7770. trash incl. $395/mo. 260- 373-2340. tf chair massager, leg mas- sager, coff ee table, micro- 26th Black Swamp FOR SALE BY OWNER— Antwerp or Paulding school wave, printer, humidifi ers, Steam & Gas Show & Flea Market district. Country home w/3 the FIRM Workout videos bedrooms, pond. 2 1/2 car and step, Food processor, June 6-7, 2009 at AuGlaize Village garage & many updates. Call bread maker, bedding, 419-399-3443. To request pictures, picture frames, Located 3 miles west of Defi ance, shoes, sleeping bag, hal- Ohio off SR 24 on Krouse Rd. pictures email honeypo- [email protected]. 18-26p loween costumes, sweep- Flea Marketers • Antiques • Crafters NEED ASSISTANCE WITH er, glasses, games, toys, SPACES: $10.00 FOR 20 FT. FOR THE WEEKEND (NON-REFUNDABLE) OUTSIDE decorating your home? Call Christmas retro village, AND NO HOOKUPS AVAILABLE • VENDERS SETUP STARTING THURSDAY tons of Christmas items, NO PETS • NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON GROUNDS Judy McCalla, Hicksville. 419- 542-6182. Window cover- and lots more. p ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL - SATURDAY - 11:00 A.M. DEADLINE FOR THE CLAS- $3.00 DAILY ADMISSION ings, blinds, shades, etc. also • 4 large buildings of Antique Farm & Country SIFIEDS IN THE WEST BEND Related Items Exhibition Free available. tf • Large Barn with Antique Household & ANTWERP COMMUNITY NEWS IS MONDAYS AT 12 FLEA MARKET Commercial Displays GARAGE SALES: June 12-13, NOON!! DEADLINE FOR “FOR • Tractor Parts & Related Equipment Tommy & Daisy Farley: SALE BY OWNERS IN THE WEST • Primitive Rendezvous Camp 1700-1840 419-399-5023 including the Village & River- • Model Railroad Display side Park. 21-23 BEND NEWS” IS FRIDAYS @ • Recreated 19th Century Village ENGINES 5PM!! • Train Rides Both Days Jim Rath: • Sawmill 419-542-6565 • Cornhole Tournament 11:00 daily FOR RENT: THIS SPACE • Hillbilly Golf 2:00 Daily ANTIQUE TRACTOR • Camping • $5.00 a Day PULLS Remodeled weekly if you request. High-traffi c area. • Church Service - 9:00 a.m. Sunday Ron Goller: Convenient location. All maint. included. • Food Available on Site 419-784-1445 Call 419-258-2000 for more info • Caramel Corn (Iron Kettle) PAGE 16 – WEST BEND NEWS – JUNE 3, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] TAYLOR – STOLLER OAKWOOD ARBOR #759 skills, build self-esteem and ST. JOHN MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT MAY MEETING give them guidance on diffi - cult teen issues. Th e Oakwood Arbor #759 Th e camp will take place of the Gleaners Life Insurance June 8-11, at the Grainery in has had a very busy month of Paulding. May with their volunteering. Oakwood Elementary ‘COW TAX’ WOULD HURT School had members read- OHIO FARMERS ing to Kindergarten through Fift h Graders on May 5th dur- Capitol Letters Weekly ing the “Educational Growth, Column by: Senator Steve Right to Read” week with Buehrer a theme of “Track Down a Th e cost of a gallon of Good Book.” We appreciate milk at the local grocery store the opportunity to read to the or that cheeseburger you eager children. enjoyed at your Memorial Badman Ball Field on May Day picnic could go up sig- 9th was the scene of Arbor nifi cantly if the U.S. Environ- Members, Boy Scout Troop mental Protection Agency is Rolland and Cathy Tay- Ohio State New Media De- #19, Scout Leaders and parents allowed to move forward with lor of Cloverdale have an- partment and the U.S. Trot- joining together during “Join a proposed policy that would nounced the engagement and ting Association. Hands Day”. We all worked to slap ridiculous and costly new approaching marriage of their Her fi ancé is a 2004 gradu- clean, rake leaves, hung ban- permit fees on America’s live- daughter, Bethany Elaine, ate of Wayne Trace High ner advertisements and level stock farmers. to Dustin Allen Stoller, son School and a 2008 graduate new driveway stones. Every- In 2007, the U.S. Supreme Ryan and Ashley St. John and is currently employed at of Dale and Jodi Stoller of of Th e Ohio State University one enjoyed lunch of pizza Court ruled in Massachu- are announcing their mar- UPS as a supervisor. Aft er the Paulding. with a degree in Real Estate. and pop. setts v. EPA that greenhouse riage on April 27, 2009 in ceremony they spent a few Th e bride-elect is a 2006 He is currently employed by President Ron Cooper gas emissions are considered Toledo, OH. Ashley works at days in Chicago. Th ere will be graduate of Wayne Trace High the Franklin County Auditor called the May meeting to pollutants under the federal J&R Construction Contract- a late summer reception. Th ey School and will be graduating as a real estate appraiser. order at the Oakwood Park. Clean Air Act, which requires ing Co. Ryan graduated from reside in Toledo with their from Th e Ohio State Univer- Th e couple will exchange Great job to those who helped that any entity with emissions Owens Community College cat, Charlie. sity in 2010 majoring in Com- vows on June 20, 2009 in an at the John Paulding Histori- in excess of 100,000 tons per munication Technology. She outdoor ceremony. cal Society “Antique Road year must obtain an operat- economy, the health and fi - —Th ese two exceptions is currently employed by Th e Show” back in April. Heard ing permit. Th e law has tra- nancial well-being of Ohio shall apply to distributions about the “2008 Designated ditionally targeted big manu- families and all the dedicated on or aft er the date of the Benefi ciary Fund” going to facturers, but it is believed men and women who work in enactment of the Act for a 1 If you mailed 11,500 Postcards (circulation of West Bend Charloe Park, that they would that in order to comply with our state’s agriculture indus- year period. News) it would costs $2875 not including printing charges. A soon be starting there replace- the Supreme Court ruling, try. H.R. 2331 also increases postcard size ad only cost $84 ment of the shelter house. the EPA is considering the I encourage all residents of the age from 70 ½ to 75 for Discussions were held on possibility of requiring farm- the 1st Senate District to con- individuals to withdraw the next upcoming events: ers to obtain expensive per- tact me with any questions, monies before they are pe- Th ursday, June 4, 7:00 p.m. mits for naturally-occurring, thoughts or concerns, or if nalized for required distribu- KLOPFENSTEIN REPAIR meeting at Twin Oaks UM animal methane emissions. you need assistance working tions, including distributions Fellowship Hall. Bring those According to the U.S. De- with a state government agen- for charitable purposes. AUTO•TRUCK•FARM•INDUSTRIAL Campbell soup labels, pop partment of Agriculture, any cy. You can write me, Senator “As our nation contin- Major & Minor Repairs • Complete Vehicle Maintenance tabs, and box tops for edu- livestock producer with more Steve Buehrer, Ohio Senate, ues to struggle through this cation. Times to work for than 25 dairy cattle, 50 beef Statehouse, Columbus, Ohio, economic slowdown, people AC Service & Repair th Saturday, June 6 , 9:00 a.m. cattle, 200 hogs or 200 sheep 43215, or contact me by phone should have the option to ac- Diesel Service • Complete Engine Rebuilding – 4:00 p.m. only for “Oak- would exceed the 100,000 ton at (614) 466-8150. In addition, cess their retirement funds DOT Inspections • ASE Certified Staff wood Spring Clean Up Day”. threshold. I can be reached by email at to make payments on their (Check your green fl yer for Th is absurd policy would [email protected]. mortgages without penalty. Tim Klopfenstein 19718 Notestine Road more information). No tires, cost our state’s farmers mil- By lift ing the penalty and 657-5700 shop Woodburn, IN 46797 batteries, air conditioners, or lions of dollars a year and raise CONGRESSMAN LATTA most requirements under cement. Most anything else food prices for Ohio families INTRODUCES INDIVIDUAL current law, Americans will we will take. who are already struggling RECOVERY ASSISTANCE be able to continue to make Oakwood Memorial Park to aff ord groceries and other their mortgage payments on May 19th was the fi nal part basic needs. Th e American ACT OF 2009 on time and remain in their of our Educational Growth. Farm Bureau estimates that th houses. In addition, people Th e Elementary Th ird Grad- minimum annual permitting On Friday, May 8 , Con- will be able to access their ers practiced for their Annual fees under the EPA proposal gressman Bob Latta (R-Bowl- hard earned money for other ing Green) introduced H.R. PPortraitsortraits byby NicoleNicole Memorial Day Program. We could be $175 per dairy cattle, needed expenses because of provided pizza, cookie and $87 per beef cattle, $22 per 2331, the Individual Recovery job loss. I look forward to infants • graduates • engagements • weddings punch for their refreshment. hog and $18 per sheep. Assistance Act of 2009. working with House leader- Th e students and staff have Earlier this month, the Th e Individual Recov- ship to pass this bill in a bi- Nicole Morehead worked hard to prepare for Ohio Senate sent a message ery Assistance Act of 2009 partisan and timely manner,” 419-263-0354 • portraitsbynicole.com this GREAT performance. to our leaders in Washing- waives the 10% penalty on Latta stated aft er introducing Come join our Arbor! Call ton that this proposed fee in- distributions from qualifi ed the bill. President Ron Cooper 419- crease on livestock farmers is retirement plans for the fol- your source for 594-2119 or Vice President bad for Ohio’s economy, bad lowing: John Pier 419-594-2750 for for the future of our state’s ag- —Mortgage payments on a ® more information. riculture industry and bad for primary residence- to include HAVE A WEDDING, YANKEE CANDLE principal, interest, escrow for Ohio families. Senate Con- ENGAGEMENT real estate taxes and property SPIRIT OF A YOUNG current Resolution 8, which OR ANNIVERSARY? Th e Gift of Home Fragrancing™ WOMAN CAMP BENEFIT my colleagues and I approved insurance and mortgage in- surance HELD BY TURNING POINT on May 7 with bipartisan sup- Let your friends and port, urges the U.S. EPA to —Job loss- the individual neighbors know for CANDLE OF THE MONTH must have received unem- Th e Turning Point is hav- halt any eff ort to raise permit FREE in the for June is YOUR choice! fees for livestock emissions. ployment compensation for ing a benefi t for the girls Spir- 12 consecutive weeks under West Bend News. it of a Young Woman Camp In addition, the proposal calls (pictures are extra) Cherry Lemonade or Sweet Strawberry on members of Congress to any Federal or State unem- on June 3-4, from 9:00 a.m. ployment law – 4:00 p.m. at 451 McDonald adopt Senate Bill 527, which 00 Pike, Rd. 107, Paulding. Do- would prevent the govern- $14 nations will be accepted up to ment from imposing a “cow MEDIUM June 3, 2009. tax” on farmers, essentially JAR Th is camp allows an op- exempting livestock emis- portunity for 25 young ladies sions from regulation under HANES’ LANES from Paulding County enter- the Clean Air Act. ing seventh through tenth We all want clean air to grade to learn more about breathe, but eff orts to curb Summer Hours themselves and how to deal pollution should not be so with issues they are currently strict and costly that in the 50 facing. case of the EPA’s proposed Mon & Wed 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. $16 Th e mission of the Spirit livestock emissions policy, of a Young Woman Camp they threaten to put farmers Fridays 6 p.m. to Midnight LARGE is to provide teen girls with out of business and damage JAR valuable learning experiences an entire industry. It does not through summer enrichment make sense to tax farmers for $1.25 PER GAME SPECIAL activities. By exposing them something that is completely Come visit us for the only candles that are Famous for to a vast realm of knowledge beyond their control. Not to Fragrance.™ We accept Yankee Candle Coupons! and opportunities. It is our mention, there is little scien- Hanes Lanes goal to encourage the girls to tifi c evidence that livestock maintain positive life choices emissions have a negative ef- and develop healthy decision fect on our environment. LOCATED AT: making skills. Th e Ohio Senate has 120 W. Jackson St. By attending this residen- voiced our concerns about tial camp, the young women this misguided proposal, and Paulding, OH 45879 will be participating in activi- I hope the federal government 419-399-4022 ties that will teach leadership listens, for the sake of Ohio’s