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PAULDING COUNTY SETS UP COMMITTEE OAKWOOD LIBRARY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL TO LOOK AT EMS SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATION TO Community HOST CHOCOLATE PROGRAMMING TO ALL AGES Calendar EXTRAVAGANZA February 5 • Pickleball @ MAC Gym, It’s time to think Choc- Antwerp, 6-8:30pm olate! The Event Planners, • Paulding Park Dist. annual who are a fund raising arm of the Oakwood Library As- meeting @ Black Swamp sociation, have been planning Nature Ctr, 5pm the 15th annual Chocolate February 6 Extravaganza now for a few • Farm Bill meeting @ OSU months. Ext., 9am This year’s event will be • Weight Loss Surgery session held March 24 and March 26 @ Mercy Health, Defiance, with the theme being “Spring 5:30pm Fling”. Guests can expect the • PC Spelling Bee @ PEVS MS/ traditional routine of a min- HS Auditeria, 7pm imum of 30 delectable choc- February 7 olates, drinks, door prizes, • Hicksville KofC Fish Fry Commissioner Tony Zartman and Sheriff Deputy in charge a favor and a night to make @ St. Michael’s, Hicksville, of 911, Matt McDougall, explaining the response times from new memories with lots of 4:30-7pm the point of view of 911. fun. Added this year will be the chance to win more prizes February 8 The Paulding County uals are willing to serve as provided by the Library Asso- • Valentine Square Dance @ Commissioners have been volunteers anymore. Many of ciation. St. Louis Besancon Hall, NH, receiving concerns about the those who served are retiring, Up to 30 prizes will be 8-11pm current state of the EMS re- and new people are not filling raffled with the drawing held • Sports Card Show @ Ramada sponse time in the county. the ranks of community ser- on Thursday, March 26. For Two residents at VanCrest of Payne making a Sinkhole in a Plaza Center, FW, 10a-3p Over the last several years the vice. information visit the Cooper Cup. • Free Dance Lessons w/Julie number has increased and Since the number of vol- Community Library in Oak- By: Patrick Troyer, Pauld- One of the favorite discus- Hall @ Huber, 9:30am the Commissioners decided unteers are lower than past wood, a branch of the Pauld- • Ant. Ball Assoc. registration to bring together the various years, and it is improbable to ing SWCD sion topics with the residents ing Carnegie Library or by There is always time to is sinkholes. For this pro- @ Antwerp School, 9a-12p groups of Emergency Services force people to volunteer, then calling 419.594.3337. February 9 Personnel to see if some solu- a solution must be worked out learn something new even if gram, residents learned the There are eleven tables we think we have learned ev- basics of sinkholes, where & • Game Night @ Cecil Comm tions could be made. between the communities available for each night and On Thursday, January 30 and the volunteers who are erything we possibly could. how they form, and the types Church, 6pm already selling fast, so don’t Each month, residents at the of sinkholes that can occur in the Paulding County Com- serving them. hesitate! February 10 missioners invited the di- The Commissioners Gardens of Paulding, Van- nature. Sinkholes are natural • Pregnancy Loss Support rectly involved personnel asked and many gave their Crest of Payne, Antwerp depressions in the landscape Group @ Hands of Hope, PAULDING CHAMBER Manor, and Country Inn that can occur due to erosion throughout the county to seek opinions about the current TO HOST THEIR ANNUAL Paulding, 6:30pm their opinion and find out if state of emergency services have the opportunity to enjoy or underground water. As BANQUET learning about a wide variety water makes its way through February 11 a solution could be procured in the county. Some stated • Pregnancy Loss Support for this rising concern. The that things were going fine of environmental topics rang- the ground, it is slowly erod- The Paulding Chamber of ing from wildlife to sinkholes. ing rocks and minerals that Group @ Hands of Hope, immediate problem seems to and others voiced that there Paulding, 6:30pm be that not enough individ- certainly were problems in Commerce is set to hold their Each session offers the oppor- make up the soil. Water flow towns, such as Payne. They annual banquet on Thursday, tunity for a hearty discussion can increase to the point that February 12 have been working on trying February 20 at 5:30 P.M. at on the current month’s topic it can wash the underground • PC Bicentennial Opening Monroeville Grant’s Catering in Antwerp. along with a hands-on activi- structure of the land away Ceremonies @ Branch to get their response better by Quality Work American Legion This year the Chamber will ty to have fun while learning. and once this happens; the Christian Fellowship, 6pm bringing on full time day staff Over 25 years! 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BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS NOW HAVE A PRIVATE PLACE TO NURSE AT THE AIRPORT

HAMILTON, IN Vernon Rex Clinton, be- loved husband and father, passed away on January 28, 2020 at home with family at his side. Born on June 7, 1944 to Vernon Robert and Ruth B. (Major) Clinton of Antwerp, Ohio, Rex was a 1962 graduate of Antwerp High School and served with the PC Commissioners, Roy Klopfenstein and Tony Zartman, explain the need for a solution in Air National Guard from 1965 to 1972. On December 30, 1966 the county based upon the feedback they are receiving. he married his cherished wife, Bonnie Sue (Beck) Clinton, who in and are trained to respond, to bring on additional Depu- The general consensus to survives. Employed with NCR though without a second ties, vehicles and equipment. the question presented, “Do and The Arnold Corporation in person, transportation could It was also noted that one we need a countywide EMS?” sales and business forms design, not take place until the am- of the problems seems to be was “Possibly.” The next step Rex eventually began his own bulance arrived. The officers educating the public about will be to look up what has company, Form Techniques, in in these stated counties also the “How a Volunteer EMS worked in other counties, 1988 continuing until 2019. For- have some equipment and works” and the need for more forming an investigative merly residing in Granger/South medical bags to help as a volunteers to make sure that committee with all of the Dupont Hospital and Fort tion for added convenience. Bend, and Naperville, IL, he and first responder situation. Of the community is taken care departments sending a rep- Wayne International Air- Space is also available in the Bonnie moved to their home on Hamilton Lake, in Hamilton, course, it would cost money of. resentative to the committee. port have collaborated to of- nursing pod for siblings to be Indiana in 1995. There, in the fer breastfeeding mothers a with mom. town where they first met, they NOVEL CORONAVIRUS ported cases have ranged resting, and taking pain and secure, private environment “We are happy to be able enjoyed being close to family from mild illness (similar fever medications. However, to nurse and pump while to provide traveling mothers and old friends, making many What is novel coronavi- to a common cold) to severe some people develop pneu- traveling. This new specially with an exclusive, private new friends, and hosting many rus? pneumonia that requires monia and require medical designed breastfeeding space option where they can step a gathering and reunion over Novel coronavirus (2019- hospitalization. So far, deaths care or hospitalization. will serve as the airport’s away and feel comfortable if the years. Rex enjoyed traveling, first dedicated nursing pod. they wish to utilize the space genealogy, spending the winter nCoV) is a virus strain that have been reported mainly in Have there been cases of has only spread in people older adults who had other 2019-nCoV in the United “This concept allows us for nursing or pumping,” months in sunny Florida, and a to enhance the traveling said Scott Hinderman, ex- good martini, but most impor- since December2019. Health health conditions. States (U.S.)? tantly being with Bonnie and his experts are concerned be- What are the symptoms? As of January 27, 2020, experience for all nursing ecutive director, Fort Wayne children and grandchildren. cause little is known about People who have been the CDC has confirmed five mothers by providing a more International Airport. In addition to Bonnie, Rex this new virus and it has the diagnosed with novel coro- cases of 2019-nCoV. For a dignified space to feed baby,” Specially designed and is survived by daughter Mindy potential to cause severe ill- navirus have reported symp- map of states with confirmed said Lorenzo Suter, chief ex- fabricated by local compa- (Troy) Overmyer of Maumee, ness and pneumonia in some toms that may appear in as 2019-nCoV cases, please visit ecutive officer, Dupont Hos- ny Jensen Cabinet, Inc., the OH, son Adam (Michele Drews people. few as 2 days or as long as 14 the CDC website. This map pital. “When public places nursing pod is located on the & children) Clinton of Aurora, provide the proper accom- second floor of the secured IL, granddaughters Kayleigh and What is the source of days after exposure to the vi- will be updated by CDC 2019-nCoV? rus: Fever; Cough; Difficulty daily. Updated information modations with mothers in side of the terminal building Emily Overmyer, Maumee, OH, mind, it enhances the sense near the children’s play area. sister Paige (Lee) Zuber of Ant- 2019-nCoV likely came breathing regarding the number of werp, OH, sisters-in-law Connie from an animal because the Who is at risk for 2019- people under investigation of support and attributes to The space supports health (Roger) Ruffer, and Jody (John) first cases were linked to a nCoV? will be updated regularly on a better overall experience.” and wellness for both mom Kramer, brothers-in-law Terry large seafood and animal Currently the risk to the Mondays, Wednesdays, and A lack of breastfeeding and baby and is available for (Linda) Beck, and Larry (Kay) market, suggesting a pos- general public is low. At this Fridays. support and education can all who need it. Beck, mother-in-law Donna sible zoonotic origin to the time, there are a small num- Where have there been have a significant effect on a The foundation of Lu- Beck, and many, many beloved outbreak. However, more in- ber of individual cases in the confirmed cases of 2019- woman’s feeding success and theran Health Network is - nieces, nephews, cousins, fami formation is needed to figure U.S. To minimize the risk of nCoV globally? duration. Breastfeeding has built on an experienced ly, and friends left to cherish his proven to provide significant team of more than 7,000 memory. out the possible role that an- spread, health officials are For an updated list of imals play in transmission of working with healthcare pro- countries reporting con- health benefits for both ba- employees working togeth- He was preceded in death by bies and mothers, but moth- er with the more than 800 his parents Vernon and Ruth, 2019-nCoV. viders to promptly identify firmed 2019-nCoV cases, and father-in-law Richard W. How does 2019-nCoV and evaluate any suspected please visit the CDC website. ers often struggle to find a physicians who compose its Beck. spread? cases. Can I still travel to Chi- comfortable place to do it. medical staffs. The network’s At the request of Rex, his re- Health experts are still How can I protect myself? na or countries where 2019- The nursing pod provides more than 100 access points mains are to be cremated with learning the details about If you are traveling over- nCoV cases have occurred? mothers with special accom- in northern Indiana include no traditional funeral service or how this new coronavirus seas (to China but also to As of January 27, 2020, the modations to feed their child physician offices, urgent care internment to be held. A celebra- other places) follow the Cen- CDC has issued a Warning or pump in preparation for clinics, outpatient centers tion of life will take place at a lat- spreads. Other coronaviruses spread from an infected per- ter for Disease Control and Level 3 Travel Advisory for baby’s next feeding. There is and eight hospitals. er date. In lieu of flowers, dona- also a diaper changing sta- tions may be made in his honor son to others through: Prevention’s (CDC) Travel- China. This means travelers to the following: • The air by coughing and er’s Health guidance here. should avoid all nonessential *James Fund for Life at the sneezing. Right now, the novel travel to China. The situation • Avoid contact with oth- hart Music Center on the Ohio State University Compre- • Close personal contact, coronavirus has not been is evolving, so please check ers. Purdue Fort Wayne campus. hensive Cancer Center (https:// such as touching or shaking spreading widely in the Unit- the CDC Traveler’s Health • Not travel while sick. Downbeat is 7:30 p.m. Con- tinyurl.com/w6o36rc ) and *First hands. ed States, so there are no page for the most up-to-date • Cover your mouth and ductor Scott Humphries United Presbyterian Church of • Touching an object or additional precautions rec- information. Antwerp, 126 W. River Street, nose with a tissue or your and Assistant Conductor surface with the virus on it, ommended for the general Are U.S. airports cur- sleeve (not your hands) when David Blackwell chose the Antwerp OH 45813 public. Steps you can take to rently conducting screening (In Memory of Vernon Rex then touching your mouth, coughing or sneezing. music for this concert from Clinton, PO Box 489, Hamilton nose, or eyes. • In rare cases, prevent spread of flu and the of travelers? • Wash hands often with requests proposed by the IN, 46742) contact with feces. common cold will also help CDC is conducting entry soap and water for at least members of the 90-piece How severe is 2019- prevent coronavirus: screening of travelers and 20 seconds. Use an alco- concert band. They picked nCoV? • Wash hands often with providing educational mate- hol-based hand sanitizer if The Phantom of the Op- Experts are still learning soap and water. 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Most people doctor’s office or emergen- with mild coronavirus illness cy room, call ahead and tell L&B Wilson 419-670-3680 will recover on their own by them about your recent trav- 9200 Road 137 drinking plenty of fluids, el and your symptoms. Paulding, OH 45879 Other Items Available Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 4, 2020 ANTWERP POLICE STAYS WARM FROM of mothers who had received 2019. The FTE is up a modest WIC benefits during preg- 0.44%, but repeated growth is FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS MEIJER DONATION nancy than those not en- noteworthy, which provides rolled with WIC. an opportunity to reflect and The odds of preterm birth show appreciation. compared with normal ges- “We are so grateful to the tation age birth were low- families in this area, who er for non-Hispanic white, continue to rely on us for both non-Hispanic black, and direct to job as well as trans- Hispanic expectant t moth- fer education,” said Dr. Mi- ers covered by Medicaid who chael Thomson, NSCC Presi- had received WIC benefits dent. Northwest State proudly during their pregnancies. serves a six-county service Participation in WIC en- area of Williams, Fulton, De- ables higher overall and pro- fiance, Henry, Paulding and tein-specific caloric intake Van Wert Counties. The Col- in pregnant women which lege also has a high-quality improves fetal growth and training facility in Toledo at increases infant birth weight. the UT-Scott Park location. WIC increases vitamin D in- Thomson remarked, “As take that may lower the risk we complete our 50th anni- of pregnancy-induced hyper- versary year, and embark on tension and preeclampsia, a new strategic plan, we are major risk factors for fetal singularly focused on meet- mortality, as well as great- ing our community’s needs Members of the Paulding 8th grade girls’ basketball team er maternal iron intake that for high-quality, affordable volunteered Saturday, January 25th at the Caring and Shar- may increase birth weight for education. It’s very reward- ing Food Pantry. Shown from left to right in the picture are gestational age. ing when the community sees Jocelyn Parrett, Riley Stork, Coach Mallory Clark, Maci If you are eligible for Northwest State as their pri- Kauser, and Madison Clark. Medicaid, you are automat- mary educational partner.” ically eligible for WIC. WIC With the start of the 16-week covers women, who are preg- spring semester, the College (Continued from Page 1) paper rolled into a tube, and nant, postpartum up to six now also turns its attention to Water. The sugar represents months, breastfeeding up to the second eight-week cours- and collapse opening a sink- the limestone rock in the twelve months and children es, which will begin March hole. ground, the sand represents Pam Smith, Chief George Clemens, and Allie Fillmore in from birth to five years old. 16th. Eight week courses are Sinkholes can happen front of the Antwerp Police Department the soil, and water represents Potentially eligible individ- available across virtually all anytime and anyplace in the groundwater eroding the nature. Sinkholes are most The Antwerp Police De- Leader at the same store. uals should contact the WIC academic divisions as a way limestone. The filter is placed location that is nearest their for students to catch up or prominent in areas that have over the hole in the Styro- partment just received a do- They petitioned store for the a bedrock made of limestone, nation of heavy coats and donation and the request was home for services. stay ahead on their education foam cup, the tube placed “I hope that we can work pathway. which is a highly erodible over the hole, and sand was gloves for the officers on duty granted. material. Humans can help to keep warm in the frigid Officer Damien Esparza together to reduce infant Thomson concluded, “In a filled in around the tube. The mortality and encourage country where someone’s eco- to lead to the formation of sugar was then placed inside temperatures offered by the graciously accepted the gift sinkholes. When we partake northwest Ohio winters! Mei- and himself will be using the healthy lifestyles for the pa- nomic fate seems more and the tube. The two-liter bottle tients we share. If you have more dictated by their birth in activities such as drilling, was filled with water and the jer on Illinois Road is the do- donation! mining, construction, broken nator with Allie Fillmore who The Antwerp Police De- questions, do not hesitate zip code, it is imperative that Styrofoam cup was placed in to contact me directly at the Northwest State help local water or drain pipes, improp- the two-liter bottle. Once the works as Asset Protection partment is very thankful for erly compacted soil after ex- Team Leader, and Pam Smith the donations and people who WIC office, 419-399-2621.” families attain their educa- tube of sugar was pulled out, –Sherry Miller RN, CLC tional hopes and dreams. Our cavation work or even heavy water quickly rushed inside (Owns Smith Acres Bucking make serving the community traffic, sinkholes are liable to Bulls) who works as the Lines great! graduates become northwest the Styrofoam cup and thus a NORTHWEST STATE Ohio future leaders, enjoying form. There are many differ- sinkhole was formed! ANNOUNCES CONTINUED family sustaining wages and ent types of sinkholes that WIC BENEFITS MANY IN mote healthy outcomes for It is with great pleasure a high quality of life. This is vary in the time it takes for that the Paulding Soil & Wa- PAULDING COUNTY your patients by providing ENROLLMENT GROWTH the fundamental purpose of them to form along with the ter Conservation District nutrition education, breast- community colleges in the conditions in which they will feeding support and sup- Archbold, Ohio – For the (SWCD) offers educational The Paulding County United States, and it makes us form. At any rate, no matter programming to the residents Women, Infants and Chil- plemental foods. In a recent second straight semester, what conditions the sinkholes Northwest State Communi- the envy of the world.” of our county assisted living article about WIC and Infant For more information on form and how fast, all sink- Mortality published Decem- ty College has experienced facilities! If your group would the degree and certificate holes present their own dan- like this program or another ber 4th 2019 in the JAMA enrollment growth, both in gers. terms of physical headcount programs available at North- offering, please contact the Network Open by Soneji and west State Community Col- To help simulate the pro- Beltran-Hernandez, the au- on campus, as well as full- SWCD Office at 419-399-4771 lege, the “Bachelor’s Bound” cess of sinkhole formation, or patrick.troyer@paulding- thors noted that: time equivalency (FTE). The resident had the opportunity head count increase is at- transfer option and more, swcd.org to set something up! The odds of infant mor- visit NorthwestState.edu or to make their own Sinkhole in tality in the first year after tributed in great part to a 19% Browse through our offering call NSCC Admissions at a Cup. Each resident received of education programs on our dren Program wishes to pro- birth were lower for babies increase in College Credit an 8 oz. Styrofoam Cup with Plus students from spring 419.267.1320. website at www.paulding- a hole poked in the bottom, swcd.org/education. Coffee Filter Circle, bottom of BE AWARE OF SOCIAL key decisions and be aware of efits). Your spouse could re- crease your benefits when a 2-liter bottle, Sugar, Sand, SECURITY MYTHS some common myths. ceive up to half of your retire- you do reach full retirement • Myth 1: Always take So- ment benefit, offset by his or age to adjust for the previous cial Security early. You can her own benefit, so the longer work-related withholdings. file for Social Security ben- you work before collecting So, if you plan on working efits as early as 62, but you Social Security, the greater and receiving Social Security, could get 25% to 30% more if the potential spousal benefits. it may not make sense to file you wait until your “full” re- For survivor benefits, your if most of your benefits will tirement age (likely between spouse would receive 100% of be withheld. Once you reach 66 and 67). You can receive your benefit or his or her own, full retirement age, you can even more if you wait until whichever is larger, so when earn any amount without 70, at which point your ben- you file affects how much losing your monthly benefits, efits will “max out.” However, your spouse would receive if although your benefits could there’s no right time to file for you pass away early. In any still be taxed. everyone – it depends on your case, you’ll want to consult • Myth #4: Social Security situation, including factors with the Social Security Ad- will provide for all my needs such as your life expectancy, ministration about how much in retirement. Social Securi- employment, financial need your spouse can receive, as his ty will provide about a third and spousal considerations. or her own benefits can also of pre-retirement income, on • Myth 2: When you claim affect your decision-making. average, according to the So- Bryan Post, Edward Jones Social Security won’t affect • Myth 3: You can’t work cial Security Administration. Financial Advisor your spouse’s benefits. This during retirement and collect Consequently, you’ll probably is not true. How much you Social Security. Yes, you can. still need other sources of re- Social Security can be one receive in Social Security can But if you start receiving So- tirement income because So- source of retirement income affect your spouse’s benefits cial Security before your full cial Security alone most likely for you and your spouse. while you are alive (spou- retirement age (likely between won’t be enough to meet your To maximize your benefits, sal benefits) and after you’ve 66 and 67), you can only earn needs. So, throughout your you’ll need to make some passed away (survivor’s ben- up to $18,240 in 2020 and still working years, contribute get your full benefits. Once as much as you can to your you earn more than this, So- IRA and your 401(k) or other cial Security deducts $1 from employer-sponsored retire- your benefits for every $2 you ment plan. Combining these earn. But during the year you income sources with Social reach full retirement age, Security can help improve you can earn up to $48,600 your chances of enjoying the without your benefits being retirement lifestyle you’ve en- Now accepting new patients! withheld. If you exceed this visioned. amount, $1 will be deducted This article was written Dr. Andrew Aderman, DDS for every $3 you earn during by Edward Jones for use by the months before you at- your local Edward Jones Fi- 110 N High St, PO Box 548 • Oakwood, OH 45873 tain your full retirement nancial Advisor. 419-594-3345 • [email protected] age. Social Security will in- PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 4, 2020 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] HERITAGE LIONS TO MEET IN FEBRUARY With my hand in His I’ll wouldn’t kill each other so 2019 AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS OF THE YEAR go much. It worked for me and RECOGNIZED AT THE JANUARY MEETING On through life, let come my brother.” Yes, we help God what may, out by working in His King- He’ll be there to lead the dom (even Jesus needed the way. donkey to ride on). When the nights are dark One child said, “Dear and long, God, if you watch in church In my heart He puts a on Sunday, I’ll show you my song. new shoes.” What lessons can Telling me in words so we learn from children? No clear, wonder Jesus set a child in ‘Have no fear, for I am front of them for an example. near.’ Amen! When my work on earth is done, DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY And life’s victories have READING CHALLENGE been won. He will take me home The Children’s Room at above, the Main Branch Paulding Then I’ll understand His County Carnegie Library love will be participating in the I love Jesus, does He know? Dr. Seuss Birthday Reading Have I ever told Him so? Challenge. Dr. Seuss birthday Jesus loves to hear me say, is March 2 and celebrated in Heritage Lion treasurer Dick Weber presents a check for That I love Him every day. schools and libraries across New Van Wert American Legion Youth Members Draven $200 to Amanda Roy of Heritage High School for the Heri- Email: lonnielambert62@ tage After-Prom party this year. the United States. The library Frost and Danesha Branson. yahoo.com has a weekly reading log for The Heritage Lions will extensive knowledge on the participants to pick up and Rider of the year, Nick Legion Riders, the inaugural meet on February 11 at 7:00 history of our area and his ST. JOHN LUTHERAN & we will have prizes when they Wade Jr. was recognized by “Future Riders” were wel- p.m. at St. John Flatrock Lu- talk should be very interest- HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN return their reading log to the Director Jim Figel because of comed and presented with theran Church on Franke ing. Everyone is welcome to ENTER INTO JOINT WOR- library. his strong involvement in the a vest that identifies them as Road. Nathan Bienz, a local come to this talk. A business SHIP AGREEMENT The program will end on Legion overall and the Riders active members of The Amer- historian, will be the fea- meeting for Lions members Dr. Seuss Birthday, March 2. at multiple levels. He attend- ican Legion Riders Post 178. tured speaker. Mr. Bienz has will follow. St John Lutheran, Hicks- The library hours are Mon- ed State meetings and worked Membership qualifications ville, Ohio and Holy Trinity day-Thursday, 9-8, Friday 9-6 hard all year to keep our club include a current member- Lutheran Harlan, Indiana and Saturday 9-1. Any ques- up to date and on track. (pic- ship as a Junior Auxillary or PARSON TO PERSON livered up the dead which recently voted to enter into tions call 419-399-2032. ture attached) Junior SAL; A sponsor who were in them: and they were a joint worship agreement. Bill Bird was also recog- is in good standing as a Rid- judged every man according By: Dr. James Bachman Beginning Sunday February VILLAGE PLAYERS nized by Jim Figel as a Rider er and commitment to 10 to their works. And death and Dear Parson, 9th, Harlan Worship time of the Year. Bill stepped up hours of community service hell were cast into the lake of ANNOUNCE 2019 SEASON Are those who are in hell will change to 8:45am and this year in several areas, spe- on behalf of The Legion Rid- fire. This is the second death.” AWARD WINNERS receiving less punishment Hicksville will change to cifically, with the prep for and ers. Inagural members are than they will after the judg- (Revelation 20: 12-14) cooking of our 2nd Tuesday Draven Frost, sponsored by Adult Sunday School at 9:15 The Village Players would ment? An earthly illustration am and worship at 10:15 am. of the month chicken din- his Pappy, Bill Bird; Danesha Yes, their present punish- would be a bad criminal being like to announce the winners ners. (picture attached) Branson sponsored by, Jim If you have any questions call of awards from the Annual ment in hell is equal for re- put in a county jail until after 419-542-6269. New youth membership Figel; Zach Shultz, Nate Shul- jecting Christ and not believ- his trial and sentencing. Then Membership Meeting and opportunity at The American tz, Ben Shultz and Sam Shultz ALL ARE WELCOME AT Awards Banquet. This was ing on Him. – “He that hath he is sent to prison where he EITHER LOCATION!! Legion Post 178. At the Janu- all sponsored by their grand- the Son hath life; and he that will spend the remainder of held on Sunday, January 26 ary meeting of The American pa, Bob Matvya. at 1:00 p.m. at Woodburn hath not the Son of God hath his sentence. HUMILITY not life.” 1 John 5:12. Hell is For unbelievers who start United Methodist Church in Best Male Cameo (Com- beyond) – Tie – Brandy Pat- a terrible place of continual out in hell, they will have to Woodburn (4300 Becker Rd, edy) – Jamy Shaffer (Kings- terson & Jamy Shaffer torment in flames. – “And in spend the rest of eternity af- By: Doris Applegate Woodburn IN 46797). Fol- tons) Watch for news of our hell he lifts up his eyes, being ter their judgment in the lake When George Washing- lowing are the winners of this Best Female Cameo (Dra- first show of the 2020 sea- in torments, and seeth Abra- of fire, still experiencing hell ton Carver asked God why year’s “Veepies”. ma) – Dawn Patterson (Sher- son, “Conspiracy of Betrayal ham afar off, and Lazarus but also at the same time, ad- he made the peanut God gave Best Lead Actor (Dra- lock Holmes) (The Trial of Judas Iscariot)”. in his bosom. And he cried ditional suffering for each of Mr. Carver a revelation on ma) – Bill Murphy (Sherlock Best Female Cameo (Com- This show will be present- and said, Father Abraham, their sins. what to do with this little nut. Holmes) This brilliant, but humble edy) – Brandy Patterson ed on April 10 at 7:30 p.m. have mercy on me, and send Is it not wiser to receive Best Lead Actor (Comedy) man, developed over 200 uses (Kingstons) and April 11 at 2:30 p.m. at Lazarus, that he may dip the Christ and His payment for – Jamy Shaffer (Harvey) from the peanut and helped Best Ensemble Cast – Woodburn United Method- tip of his finger in water, and our sins, and live forever with Best Lead Actress (Dra- many people. He even saved Christmas with the Kings- ist Church, 4300 Becker Rd., cool my tongue; for I am tor- Him in Heaven? ma) – Avery Miller (Sherlock the southern states from fi- tons Woodburn IN 46797. Freewill mented in this flame.” (Luke Send questions and com- Holmes) nancial disaster during that Best Invisible Star – Har- donations will be appreciated 16:23-24) ments to: jamesbachman@ Best Lead Actress (Com- hard time. This all happened vey the Puca (Harvey) for this joint production be- At the end of this world juno.com edy) – Mercedes Moncivais because a humble man was Best Male Crew – Sean tween the Village Players and all unbelievers will be deliv- (Kingstons) curious like a little child. Patterson (Sherlock Holmes) Woodburn United Methodist ered up from death and hell SENIOR’S VERSION OF THE Best Supporting Actor Little children see God Best Female Crew – Jillian Church. to be judged justly for addi- (Drama) – Keith Robinson CHILDREN’S SONG differently than we adults Miller (Harvey) tional punishment accord- (Sherlock Holmes) and Jesus plainly said that “in Best Set – An Evening ing to their own sins. – “And Best Supporting Actor As sure as it’s going By: Lonnie Lambert, Oak- order to enter the Kingdom with Sherlock Holmes I saw the dead, small and (Comedy) – Richard Hall wood Church of Christ of Heaven we must humble Best Costuming – An Eve- to rain, the great, stand before God; and (Harvey) “Oh How I Love Jesus” ourselves and be converted.” ning with Sherlock Holmes the books were opened: and Best Supporting Actress classifieds sell. Jesus loves me, this I know, When we admit that we need Best Tech – Harvey another book was opened, (Drama) – Carol Clark (Sher- Though my hair is white sacrifice that Jesus died to Best Show – An Evening which is the book of life: and lock Holmes) as snow give us, it is indeed a humble with Sherlock Holmes the dead were judged out of Best Supporting Actress Though my sight is grow- act. Read Matthew 8:1-5 for Best Producer – Dawn those things which were writ- (Comedy) – Mercedes Mon- ing dim, details. Patterson (Harvey) ten in the books, according civais (Harvey) Still He bids me trust in Let’s be like children (not Best Director – Peter to their works. And the sea Best Male Cameo (Drama) Him. “childish” but humble and Greer (Harvey) gave up the dead which were – Ethan Hunter (Sherlock Though my steps are oh, honest). One little child said, Thespian Award (for in it; and death and hell de- Holmes) so slow, “Dear God, I think of you someone who goes above and even when I’m not in church.” The question is: “Is God in our thoughts throughout the day?” Look at the One little boy said, “Dear God, please send me a pony. BIG PICTURE. Proclaiming a I never asked for one before, Changeless Christ in a you can look it up.” He knew Changing World. God was real and kept good records. A little child said, “Dear • Banners 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, Adult Bible Study God, would it be cheating if 10:15 a.m. Worship Service you helped me on my spell- • Signs ing test, I never get the words right.” Do we ask God to help God didn’t add another us or do we “go it alone”? • Posters day in your life just One child asked God, because you need it “How do you know you are Lutheran Church God? Who told you?” and • Magnets (The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) another said, “I’m an Ameri- WINTER WORSHIP SCHEDULE can, what are you?” (curiosity will not kill us, let’s be “open” & More! Sunday School Begins 9:30 AM Every Sunday Heritage Service with God). Sundays at 8:00 A.M. (Wed. Night 7PM) One child thought he Contemporary Service would help God out. “Dear He added it because someone Sundays at 10:30 A.M. WB Located at the corner of Park & SR 101 God, if Cain and Abel had out there needs you. Woodburn, IN 46797 • 260-632-4821 their own rooms, maybe they WEST BEND PRINTING & PUBLISHING, INC • 419-258-2000 • [email protected] Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 4, 2020 NSCC FOUNDATION GRANT FOR PAULDING 1st GRADE AGRICULTURE RECEIVES $3,000 AGRICULTURE ACTION ADVENTURES PROGRAM AND AWARENESS GRANT

The Northwest State Com- munity College Foundation received a $3,000 Agricul- ture Action and Awareness Grant from the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation. The grant funds will allow NSCC to offer two summer camps that will expand the knowl- edge of agriculture among PENNY FOR YOUR be tattooed on your face? northwest Ohio youth. NSCC When reading about tat- THOUGHTS will partner with Natural Re- too art, I learned that Thom- sources Conservation Service as Edition drew up the blue- By: Nancy Whitaker (NRCS), The Nature Con- prints for the first electric TRENDY OR COM- servancy, and Fulton Soil & ink pen. FORT? Water Conservation District From there, tattooing be- If you are anything like (SWCD) on the project, and came more popular and it is me, you may find yourself the camp expects to serve almost like a “right of pas- looking at various styles and up to 50 students, ages 10-15 sage” to get a tattoo. trends. from the College’s six-county Do I have a tattoo? Of Sometimes I look online service area of Williams, Ful- course. Guess where it is? It or in a magazine just to fa- ton, Defiance, Henry, Pauld- is a rose tattooed on my toe. miliarize myself with what’s ing and Van Wert counties. Sometimes I refer to mine as “trendy” or “cool” as we Robbin Wilcox, Executive a toe-too. Director for Development Today there are tattoos and the NSCC Foundation, which cover a whole section noted “By offering hands-on of body parts and I have activities and visits to agricul- even seen someone with the tural facilities, we will provide top of their head tattooed. opportunities for youth to ex- Another item that has plore careers in agriculture. always grabbed my atten- This is vital not only for the tion is false eyelashes. I have future of agriculture, but for tried every eyelash product the economic development there is and nothing seems in our local communities.” to work. I tried the mag- Wilcox noted the success of netic, growth mascara, sin- used to say. the 2017 Ag Camp held at gle eyelash application and Some day, just go to a the College’s Archbold cam- whatever I can do is make Pictured here are (front row, l-r) 1st grade students from Mrs. March’s class Addi Kunz, Al- mall and look at the shop- pus, and shared the upcom- my lashes long. So far no lie Manz, and Lisa McClure, Executive Director of Paulding Area Foundation. (back row, pers to people watch. This is ing camps “will promote the luck. l-r) Paulding Ag students, Kyle Mobley and Colton Howell, with the book, Pigs, that each 1st quite entertaining and you sharing of fundamental con- While at my hairdressers grade student will receive at part of 1st Grade Ag Adventures! can observe and learn a lot. cepts in agriculture, demon- the other day, I was asked Now, personally, I strating how agriculture im- if I had heard about “nose By: Paige Jones, Paulding swine. ceive their very own copy of thought it was so cool when proves lives. We are grateful hair” extensions. FFA Reporter The high school students the book to take home and I got my ears pierced, but I for the generous support of I shockingly said, “No,” The Paulding Agriculture would go down to the 1st share their livestock knowl- never thought I would see the Ohio Farm Bureau Foun- so I was shocked to see and Education program receives a grade classrooms and do a edge with their families. the day when almost every dation for helping make these hear about this latest fash- grant from the Paulding Area presentation, a fun activity The goal of this project is body part could be pierced. camps a reality in 2020.” ion trend. Foundation for their new 1st and read the students a book for the elementary students to I am getting used to see- The project seeks to ac- I don’t know of anyone Grade Agriculture Adven- about swine. This will allow learn more Paulding County’s ing newer trends such as complish three main goals: who has nose hair exten- tures Program. High School our high school students to agriculture and livestock in- nose piercings, naval pierc- 1) Teach students the funda- sions, but have seen many students in the livestock class interact with younger stu- dustry while enhancing their ings eyebrow piercings and mentals of agricultural sci- pictures of them. are partnering with the 1st dents and share their knowl- literacy through the gift of a tongue piercings. ence and its impact in their I wonder how those fash- grade students at Paulding El- edge learned in the classroom book. Paulding Ag depart- Another observation is daily lives and future; 2) ion setters blow their nose, ementary to teach the youth with them through hands-on ment is very excited about the different hair colors. Spark interest among youth scratch their nose, kiss and about livestock. This new pro- activities. This program will this program and appreciate I am amazed to see colors to pursue careers in agricul- if and how they wash them? gram is called Ag Adventures align with the 1st grade sci- the support of the Paulding such as bright red, purple, ture; 3) Promote mentorship Now one thing certain and will focus on teaching ence standards that focus on Area Foundation to help our blue, and green. and networking between the is how fast trends come the students about livestock mammals, animal needs and student advocate for agricul- Some of these sound ok youth and local agricultural and go. In fact, through the raised in Paulding County. their habitats. After the fun ture and teach younger gener- for younger folks, but not for businesses. years many trends go away This program will begin by activities and reading each ations about the importance seniors (like myself). Well, ABOUT THE OHIO and resurface a decade later. talking to 1st graders about 1st grade student would re- of livestock. one day someone convinced FARM BUREAU FOUNDA- You know as we grow me to get some purple in my TION older we don’t go for trendy hair. Oh my, I didn’t like it; The Ohio Farm Bureau student scholarships, funds or cool looks. If you are any- and neither did anyone else. is “a grassroots membership for innovation in the commu- thing like me, I dress for Then it seems as if lots of organization that works to nities, and much more – all We can make your wedding, graduation, comfort. folks have a tattoo. Tattoos support our state’s food and helping to drive economic Are you a people watch- anniversary or any other announcement have also been around for a farm community.”1 The cam- growth through agriculture. er? Do you dress in the lat- that you may need! long time and a lot of guys paign for the Ohio Farm Bu- Additional information on est trend or for comfort? Do got them while serving in reau Foundation “will expand the Ohio Farm Bureau Foun- Come in or give us a call to see you have a tattoo? the military. our endowment to provide dation is available online at Let me know and I’ll how we can help! Tattoos have become increased support for schol- OFBF.org/foundation/. give you a Penny for your West Bend Printing & Publishing - 419-258-2000 very popular and did you arships and professional de- The dates and details of Thoughts. know that makeup can also velopment opportunities al- these summer Ag camps lowing individuals to advance are not yet confirmed. Once their knowledge, share ideas, finalized, complete infor- and improve people’s lives.” mation will be available at Ebel’s Butcher Shop Foundation support provides NorthwestState.edu/Events. 419-587-3524 17146 SR. 114 • Grover Hill (Continued from Page 1) achievements at the annu- and will embrace the history al banquet, and we felt like Chicken Butchering of the organization as we cel- adding the category Young ebrate the County’s bicenten- Professional of the Year was a Whole ...... $3.00 ($3.50 with bag) nial. Enjoy a delicious meal great addition to help support Halves ...... $3.25 ($3.75 with bag) and take the opportunity to and recognize up and coming network with fellow members leaders,” says Mikayla Pieper, WEST BEND PRINTING & PUBLISHING Quartered ...... $3.35 ($3.85 with bag) as we come together to recog- Chamber director. To make 101 N. Main St., Antwerp, OH 45813 Cut Up ...... $3.50 ($4.00 with bag) nize Chamber members for your nomination you can do WB their successes. 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The Chamber’s Annual to celebrate our members’ Banquet is open to the public. 419.258.2000 • [email protected] PAGE 6 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 4, 2020 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] ahead about your summer UNITED NATIONS vacation? Have you seen all DECLARES 2020 AS THE ANOTHER PICTURE the parks and oddities in the INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF area, like the Blue Hole, the PLANT HEALTH Ohio Caverns, Cedar Point? That’s just a few, there are Plants make the oxygen lots of places to see in one we breathe and give us 80 day’s trip. What are you in- percent of the food we eat. terested in? What pleases But plants are under attack you and your family? Do you by invasive pests. These pests like to travel? Some people destroy up to 40 percent of don’t. the world’s food crops and But I stress...see Amer- cause $220 billion in trade ica first. We have so many losses each year accord- I WENT TO A BASKETBALL national parks, scenery, an- GAME ing to the United Nations imals, colors, rock forma- (U.N.). That leaves millions tions…I could go on and on. By: Stan Jordan of people worldwide without This beautiful country has so enough food to eat and seri- Saturday night, Steve much to offer. Knapp and I went to the ously damages agriculture— We have been to most the primary source of in- Antwerp Archer basketball of these places and enjoyed game against Montpelier. come for rural communities. them all; like I said...dream! To bring worldwide at- The boys won 71 to 34. See ya! That gives them a record of tention to this challenge, the U.N. has declared 2020 16-0. I think the boys are FLORIDA BASS FISHING very good in all five phases of as the International Year of the game. Passing, dribbling, Plant Health. They are call- By: Stan Jordan ing on people, organizations, the fast break, rebounds, all In the last few weeks I types of scoring, thinking industries, scientists, and By: Stan Jordan and called into the service. the top of that Ford and you have talked to some bass fish- governments to work togeth- This is a picture of the He was a flight engineer on can see the marque of the ahead...they do well in all erman about Florida bass. of that. They have one more er to protect plants against south end of Main Street, a B17 and was shot down in Star Theatre in the back- The best time for a Yankee the introduction and spread probably taken in 1940 or Germany in December of ground. It is probably a nice advantage, they are fast and to fish in Florida is February good at stealing the ball. of invasive pests. The U.S. 1941 as that is a 1938 Chevy 1943. He was one of the Ca- warm summer day as those and March, then the water National Plant Protection being serviced by Dorcy Wa- nal Street Five. Ike was the two men are enjoying a cig- They are well coached. is warmed up to 65 degrees, The entire class of cheerlead- Organization—the U.S. De- ters. operator for some time after arette. and the bass are active. Going partment of Agriculture’s Dorcy and Ike Boyce the war. You can also see the sign ers entertained at half time into April it gets too hot to sit and I was amazed at their (USDA) Plant Protection were the operators of the I think that other car is a of Frank Smith Drug Store. in a boat. and Quarantine—is lead- station. Dorcy was drafted ‘39 Ford. Look right across See ya! ability, coordination and the Now I’m not an expert, but acrobatics. They all did cart- ing the effort in the United I will give you a few hints that Senators Andrew Brenner wheels from wall to wall. I States. I picked up over the years. (R-Powell) and Rob McCo- LOOK AT THE SNOW was certainly entertained. “At USDA, we do all we Plan your trip for 10 days can for our farmers, ranch- lley (R-Napoleon), which is They also are well coached. or two weeks, there are hun- aimed at protecting the free See ya! ers, foresters, and producers dreds of lakes in Florida and so that they can continue to speech rights of students, they all have large mouth faculty members and guests WILD LIFE feed and clothe this nation bass and crappie. In Florida and the world,” said USDA in public campus areas. on a boat in March you can Under Secretary for Mar- “This legislation will help By: Stan Jordan sit in your shirt sleeves and keting and Regulatory Pro- protect the first amendment Winter is here now and throw bait and think that grams, Greg Ibach. “That’s rights of our students,” said some of our wild life will back in Ohio there is snow why we’re urging everyone McColley. “The bill seeks hibernate till spring. Gosh, and ice on the ground. That is to take this issue seriously to ensure universities and that seems like a long time more enjoyable than a piece and to do their part. Pro- colleges remain a place for yet. of Lorsey’s peach pie, with tecting plants from pests and open, honest, and some- This fall I received a num- two scoops of ice cream. Man diseases is far more cost ef- times difficult dialogue, ber of reports on eagles now that’s living! fective than the alternative.” which plays an important that the leaves are gone. I Now I’m going to get seri- According to USDA, ev- role in helping young people even got a report from a lady ous. eryone can help avoid the define their views.” from New Haven, she had Don’t go with your old devastating impact of pests The bill, also known as seen two adults in a field rods and reel, those bass will and diseases on agriculture, the FORUM Act, prohibits By: Stan Jordan (somewhere) in front of the eating on a deer carcass. If tear your equipment up. livelihoods, and food securi- state universities in Ohio This a picture of Fritz Eh- studio on South Main Street. you want to see a lot of deer, Get yourself a 1M6 cast- ty. You can get started today from taking any action or rhart scooping the snow away drive up the River Road west ing rod of the length that by taking a few important enforcing any policy that about 5 p.m. on, you will see you like. Throw your old line actions, including: restricts the free expression enemies. dozens of deer. away and get Stren 6 or 8 lb. Look for and report un- rights of students, faculty, or One fellow was telling me Test. Your new casting reel, “If passed into law, a mea- usual signs of pests or dis- invited guests on their cam- sure would forbid Trump about the Sand Hill Cranes, look a number of them over ease in trees and plants to puses. he saw a number of them. as to weight, service and de- use any force against Iran, your local Extension, State The legislation also pro- even if they attack Ameri- Yes, I know about them, pendability. These new poles department of agriculture, hibits state universities from Like can diplomats, civilians, al- we are seeing more of them and line are so sensitive, they or local State Office. establishing special zones The West Bend going over head. I guess will pick up any action, you lies or commerce. Don’t move firewood. In- or sections of their cam- “It would also forbid News on maybe they have changed won’t believe. stead, buy heat-treated fire- puses where free speech is their migratory route this The non-resident license Trump from taking any FACEBOOK wood or responsibly gather restricted and requires each pre-emptive defense against way, or maybe they are just used to be $31 per year. I don’t wood near the place it will be institution to adopt a public cruising a little. imagine it is still that price. an imminent attack on the & receive regular burned to ensure tree-killing policy outlining its regula- U.S. homeland. See ya! The Florida Game Wardens tions and expectations of beetles hiding inside can’t “It is sad to see Speaker updates as are very helpful people, but students pertaining to free spread to new areas. Pelosi and other Democrat SEE AMERICA FIRST they do go by the laws. expression. to what is happening Always declare food, leaders put American lives So I guess what I’m saying Senate Bill 40 will now be plants, or other agricultural in danger just to score par- throughout the week. By: Stan Jordan is go have a good time, but sent to the House for further items to U.S. Customs and tisan political points.” Here it is winter and all take good equipment. It is Border Protection when re- consideration. you can do is stay in where it different type of fishing, but turning from international is warm and dream. fun. travel so they can make sure REP. BANKS SLAMS Why don’t you think See ya! these items are free of pests. DEMOCRATS FOR PUTTING Contacting your local POLITICS BEFORE ANTWERP Antwerp State Office before you buy NATIONAL SECURITY Saturday, February 8, 2020 CONSERVATION CLUB seeds or plants online from Conservation Club other countries to find out Rep. Jim Banks released Open 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. if they need to be inspect- the following statement to- ed and certified as pest free day after the House voted on Event or meet other conditions to two measures designed to SALT SALE legally bring them into the limit the president’s consti- Schedule United States. tutional authority to direct To learn more about the the military: H20 International Year of Plant “Despite the fact that Iran Your “Everything Water” Store Health and how you can has been our clear enemy February 13th - Monthly meeting @ 7pm. help stop destructive inva- since 1979 and responsible sive plant pests, visit USDA’s for thousands of American All February 29th - Concealed carry Class. Register at McDougall website at www.aphis.usda. lives lost over the last two Firearms in Antwerp. gov/planthealth/2020. decades... tensions with Iran Salt are Trump’s fault, according It's time to renew your annual membership! You can get them SENATE PASSES to Democrat leaders. Pallet at McDougall Firearms in Antwerp and The Ammo Can in MCCOLLEY, BRENNER BILL “Operating under that PROTECTING FREEDOM delusion, the Democrat-led Hicksville. OF SPEECH ON COLLEGE House voted on radical Pricing CAMPUSES measures today that would tie the president’s hands 208 S. Main St. and put our military and On Tuesday the Senate All of our advertised events are open to the public. diplomatic personnel in the Antwerp, OH unanimously passed Sen- Middle East in extreme peril (419) 258-2684 WWW.ANTWERPCONSERVATIONCLUB.COM • On Facebook! ate Bill 40, sponsored by and signal weakness to our Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 4, 2020 PAULDING SWCD fice at 900 Fairground Drive Astianna Coppes chipped figures with 13 and 11 mark- in Paulding to get enrolled in six followed by Lydia Brew- ers, respectively. PAYNE ELEMENTARY JANUARY AWARDED FOR for 2020! er and Tiera Gomez with four Blake Schuette posted STUDENTS OF THE MONTH MOST ACRES each. Alyvia DeVore added eight points for the blue and WT PAYNE ELEMENTARY three and Molly Reinhart had white while Jacob Eaken add- SIGNED SCHOOL 2nd NINE WEEKS two for Antwerp. ed four. Luke Krouse and HONOR ROLL 2019/20 Montpelier was led by Ari- Jacob Savina both had two el Page with 13 points while markers as well for the Ar- THIRD GRADE: Jessi Bumb and Trinity Rich- chers. All A’s – Addilynn Ge- mire bucketed five markers. Tylor Yahraus topped the rardot, McKenna Richhart, Ali Repp, Halie Rose, Em- Locomotives with a dozen MaKenna Schilt, Emma ily Fritsch and Chelsea Mc- markers while Alex McCord Whitman Cord all scored three points added nine. All A’s & B’s – Aaron Boh- for Montpelier and Tory Stef- Connor Yahraus and Gar- land, Collin Helms, fes bucketed two. rett Walz both scored four Grace Ringler, Averie Rupp, points for Montpelier with Layla Shellenbarger, Witt ARCHERS ROUT LOCOS Blake Altaffer chipping in Stoller, Jennifer Treece three and Thomas Jay buck- January Students of the month from Payne Elementary are (front row) Garry Mendenhall, Grace McKinney, Klaudia All B’s – Zoey Anderson, ANTWERP - Host Ant- eted two. Buckner, Lilly Shepherd, Reece Morehead, Minna Holmes, Aubreanna Dunn, Gracie Ge- werp scored 20 points in the Brinna Collins; (back row) Cobain Rittenhouse, Grayson rardot, Kaleb Kirchenbauer, first quarter and the Archers OBERLIN, BRUMETT LEADS Sutton, Nadia Franklin, Carren Winans, Caroline Winans, Kamden Rager cruised from there in pull- ARCHERS PAST LOCOS FOURTH GRADE: ing away to a 71-34 win over Olivia Zartman. All A’s – Lily Holbrook, Montpelier Saturday night in ANTWERP - In a At the launch meeting of Jenna Kipfer, Kahne Man- non-league boys basketball non-conference battle on in six followed by Lydia markers, respectively. Governor DeWine’s H2Ohio sfield, Cayla Noggle, Lilly action. Saturday afternoon, the An- Brewer and Tiera Gomez Blake Schuette posted Initiative, Paulding Soil & Shepherd, A u k e l e The Archers led 20-6 after twerp Lady Archers pulled with four each. Alyvia De- eight points for the blue Water Conservation District Schmidt, Logan Gambler, eight minutes of action and away from visiting Montpe- Vore added three and Molly and white while Jacob Eak- (SWCD) was awarded by Di- Javiero Vielma expanded the lead to 35-19 at lier for a 50-37 win over the Reinhart had two for Ant- en added four. Luke Krouse rector Dorothy Pelanda of All A’s & B’s – Elynn Cle- the intermission. Locomotives. werp. and Jacob Savina both had the Ohio Department of Ag- mens, Nora Wenninger Antwerp put the game The Lady Archers led at Montpelier was led by two markers as well for the riculture for having the most All B’s – Lexi Carter away in the third quarter, every stop, taking an 11-8 ad- Ariel Page with 13 points Archers. acres signed up in the Work- FIFTH GRADE: scoring 20 more points while vantage after one quarter be- while Jessi Bumb and Trin- Tylor Yahraus topped the ing Lands Small Grains All A’s – Grady Helms, limiting the Locomotives to fore pushing it to 27-21 at the ity Richmire bucketed five Locomotives with a dozen Program with 7,916.7 acres! Blake Noggle 11 in opening a 55-30 lead en- intermission. Antwerp then markers. markers while Alex McCord Shown here with the award All A’s & B’s – Ella Cros- tering the final stanza. expanded the lead to 38-28 at Ali Repp, Halie Rose, Em- added nine. is Taylor Coy, WLEB Nutri- by, Johnalynn Shellenbarger, Jagger Landers scored a the end of three periods. ily Fritsch and Chelsea Mc- Connor Yahraus and ent Management Specialist Grayson Sutton game high 31 points for the Heather Oberlin scored 16 Cord all scored three points Garrett Walz both scored with Paulding SWCD. SIXTH GRADE: Archers, improved to 16--0 points to lead the way for the for Montpelier and Tory Stef- four points for Montpelier All A’s – Clay Stoller with the victory. Lady Archers with Karsyn fes bucketed two. with Blake Altaffer chipping The Ohio Working All A’s & B’s – Lily Boyd, Austin Lichty and Jayvin Brumett posting 15 markers. in three and Thomas Jay Lands Small Grains Pro- Nadia Franklin, Raegan Mc- Landers each reached double Astianna Coppes chipped ARCHERS ROUT LOCOS bucketed two. gram encourages producers Garvey, Ryan Parker, Amber in the WLEB to plant small ANTWERP - Host Ant- ARCHERS, GOLDEN BEARS Stoller, Emma Stouffer DESK VIEW grains such as wheat, barley, hosted “Tag der offenen Tür” werp scored 20 points in the SPLIT All B’s – Chase Pack, two Fridays ago. Students in oats or cereal rye on eligible Kaden Wilcox first quarter and the Archers cropland. Participants must the tenth grade helped give a cruised from there in pull- tour of the school. The teach- BRYAN - Antwerp made plant and harvest small OBERLIN, BRUMETT LEADS ing away to a 71-34 win over the trip to Williams County grains, land apply manure, ers were there as well and had Montpelier Saturday night ARCHERS PAST LOCOS activities for the considering Tuesday night in junior high and plant a cover crop to re- in non-league boys basket- girls basketball action where ceive a cost-share payment students to do to represent ball action. ANTWERP - In a the different offered subjects. the blue and white split with to help offset operating The Archers led 20-6 af- Bryan. costs. non-conference battle on Sat- For example, in the science ter eight minutes of action urday afternoon, the Antwerp labs, fun experiments were The Lady Archer seventh The program supports and expanded the lead to 35- graders picked up a 26-9 the planting of small grains Lady Archers pulled away performed to represent biol- 19 at the intermission. from visiting Montpelier for ogy, chemistry, and physics win over the Golden Bears and cover crops for the con- Antwerp put the game behind 14 points from Car- servation benefits and pro- a 50-37 win over the Locomo- courses. Parents also received away in the third quarter, tives. a tour from the principal. oline Rohrs while Jessica vides livestock producers scoring 20 more points while Thornell chipped in a dozen with a longer season to land The Lady Archers led at It was also a key point to limiting the Locomotives to every stop, taking an 11-8 ad- represent the many offered markers. apply manure and nutrients. 11 in opening a 55-30 lead Bryan took the eighth vantage after one quarter be- By: Katie Oberlin activities at WHG. To do so, Shown here with the award entering the final stanza. grade game 44-15. fore pushing it to 27-21 at the Tag der offen Tür the choir performed as well as is Taylor Coy, WLEB Nutri- Jagger Landers scored a Samantha Sheedy led intermission. Antwerp then In most of Northwest the high school band called ent Management Specialist game high 31 points for the Antwerp with eight points expanded the lead to 38-28 at Ohio, kids go to the same Big Band. The band and choir with Paulding SWCD. FYI Archers, improved to 16--0 and Caydence Shull buck- the end of three periods. school from preschool until do not rehearse in school as Signup is taking place now with the victory. eted three. Emma Townley Heather Oberlin scored they graduate. In bigger ar- classes like in the U.S. but for smalls grains such as Austin Lichty and Jayvin and Aewyn McMichael add- 16 points to lead the way for eas, there are often multiple rather after schools as ex- wheat planted this fall! Stop Landers each reached dou- ed two markers apiece. in the Paulding SWCD Of- the Lady Archers with Karsyn elementary schools, middle tracurriculars. I play trom- ble figures with 13 and 11 Brumett posting 15 markers. schools, and high schools to bone with the Big Band every choose from. Similar to the Wednesday after school and southern part of Paulding also for this performance. 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Antwerp’s Luke Krouse launches the ball to score a 3 point basket. Krouse lead the Archers in this victory against the Woodlan’s Trevor Wiedenhoeft, in the first half, puts up a Rams. See more pictures at westbendnews.net shot from the cheap seats to score 3 points for the Warriors. Woodlan hangs on for a win in this insanely competitive ANTWERP - Antwerp dozen points and Jagger match up against Lakewood Park Christian School — 60-59. kept its unbeaten season Landers added ten for the See more pictures at westbendnews.net alive Friday night with a 43- Archers, who improved to 23 rout of Tinora in Green 15-0 overall and 5-0 in the WOODBURN - The Blackhawk Christian then Meadows Conference boys league. Woodlan boys basketball picked up 22 markers in basketball play. Jayvin Landers chipped team hosted a pair of games the third quarter while the The Archers opened a in nine for the blue and against Blackhawk Christian Warriors bucketed 13 as the 13-8 lead after one quarter white followed by Jacob and Lakewood Park last week Braves extended the margin and never looked back, ex- Savina with seven and Jake as the Warriors came up short to 56-39 at the end of three panding the margin to 22-10 Eaken with five. in both contests. periods. at halftime. Nolan Schafer had a On Saturday, Blackhawk Woodlan did outscore Tinora did close within dozen points to top Tinora Christian outscored the War- the Braves 22-19 in the final 28-18 at the end of three pe- while Evan Willitzer buck- riors 42-23 in the middle two quarter but it wasn’t enough riods but the Archers went eted seven markers. Marcus quarters and made that dif- as Blackhawk Christian went on to cruise to the victory. Grube and Lance Rinkel ference stand up in a 75-61 on to post the 75-61 victory. Luke Krouse paved the also picked up a basket each win over Woodlan outside of In earlier action last week, way for Antwerp with a for the green and white. Woodburn. the Warriors dropped a 60-59 Paulding’s Hunter Kauser shoots near the key and scores for In the opening quarter, decision to Lakewood Park the Panthers! See more pictures at westbendnews.net KNIGHTS PULL AWAY FROM The Knights held a slim the Warriors posted a 16-14 Thursday night at Woodlan. ARCHERS 13-11 lead at the end of one PAULDING - Visiting 13, as the maroon and white advantage before Blackhawk The Warriors resume ac- quarter before Antwerp ral- Ada outscored Paulding 22- took a 38-35 lead into the Christian doubled up Wood- tion on Thursday as they host South Adams in an ACAC ANTWERP - After play- lied to tie the game 24-24 at 13 in the fourth quarter as fourth period. lan 20-10 in the second stan- the midway point. the Bulldogs rallied from a Phillip Coulson topped za in seizing a 34-26 halftime battle before visiting Antwerp ing to tie through two quar- on February 10. ters, Crestview pulled away However, the second half three-point deficit to start the Bulldog scorers with 20 lead. from host Antwerp for a 51- belonged to Crestview as the the period and post a 57-51 points with Brandon Hull 35 win over the Archers in Lady Knights picked up 14 win over the Panthers in adding 13 markers. third quarter points com- Northwest Conference ac- Micah Cook chipped ARCHERS GO ON riod to outscore the Rams non-league girls basketball 18-10 in posting the 51-44 play Tuesday. pared to five for Antwerp in tion Friday night. in nine markers for Ada ROAD FOR GMC WIN The two teams were followed by Zac Swaney victory. knotted at 10-10 at the end (eight), Ty Miller (four), Jake Karsyn Brumett topped DEFIANCE - In a Green all scorers in the contest of eight minutes of action Rayl (two) and Cayden Mur- Meadows Conference girls before Ada went on top at phy (one). with 18 points to lead the basketball battle north of Lady Archers while Heather the intermission. For the maroon and Defiance, it was the An- The Bulldogs picked up a white, Payton Beckman Oberlin chipped in 15 and twerp Lady Archers who Astianna Coppes bucketed dozen second quarter points paced a trio of Panthers in rallied in the fourth quarter compared to eight for the double figures with 14 while 14. Alyvia DeVore and Tiera for a 51-44 win over Tinora Gomez scored three points maroon and white, giving Hunter Kauser chipped in Thursday night at the home Ada a 22-18 halftime advan- 13 and Seth Dysinger picked and one point, respectively, of the Lady Rams. for the Lady Archers. tage. up a dozen markers. The green and white led Paulding answered in Blake McGarvey post- Tristen Norden paced at each of the first three Tinora with 15 points and the third quarter, adding 20 ed eight points and Caleb stops, opening a 12-9 lead points compared to Ada’s Manz finished with four Anna Frazer also reached after eight minutes of action double figures with 11 points for the maroon and before taking a 23-21 lead at white. markers. the midway point. Tinora Kylee Okuley (nine), held a slim 34-33 advantage ARCHER 8th GRADERS TAKE Liv Mueller (six), Amanda entering the final stanza. Meyer (two) and Emily Farr BIG WIN OVER PARKWAY However, the blue and (one) also scored for Tinora. white rallied in the final pe- Antwerp Archers 8th grade basketball team move to 12-1 with a 42-23 win over Parkway on Thursday, January 28th. Parkway had rouse a record of 11-2. This was k a big win for the 8th grade Archers! 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Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 9 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 4, 2020 nd on the day was Skyler Octa- 11th seeded Lincolnview NEW HAVEN TAKES 2 AT viano at 134 pounds. Earning (2-18) will open sectional play WAYNE TRACE JH WRESTLING 3rd place finishes on the day, at Paulding on February 18 rd WRESTLING SECTIONAL each with 1 pin, were Rylan with a 7:00 p.m. game against TAKES 3 PLACE AT GMCs Wentland at 92 pounds and 13th seeded Hilltop (4-12). Ethan Steel at 150 pounds. The winner of that game re- On the high school side, turns February 22 for a 6:15 they managed to have 4 wres- p.m. contest against second tlers finish in the top 4 of seeded Ottoville (13-7). their respective weight class- In the sectional games on es. Ending the with a 1-2 re- February 19 at Paulding, sev- cord and a 4th place finish enth seeded Edon (9-10) plays was sophomore Hayden Wag- eighth seeded Edgerton (6-12) ner at 145 pounds. Narrowly before third seeded Crestview missing 1st place in his first (9-9) tangles with tenth seed- GMC tournament was John ed Ayersville (5-13). The two Preston. Preston lost a close winners will then square off match in his final bout to fin- in the second game on Febru- ish 2nd at 120 pounds and 1-1 ary 22 at Paulding. record on the day. The archers Tournament play at Bryan Three New Haven wrestlers took 1st Place in their weight also crowned 2 champions at also will start on February 18 ’S classes at Sectionals on Saturday at New Haven High School: the conference tournament. as fifth seeded Fayette (9-10) YOU 220 Tristen Martz; 138 Elijah Chacon, and 182 Jacob Saylor. Freshman Eli Reinhart was battles sixth seeded Antwerp Photo by Melissa Amstutz. n Lions Club 2-0 on the day with 2 pins to (9-10) in the opener followed o thank the Saturday, February 1st Caleb Lawson, Woodlan claim the title at 113 pounds. by ninth seeded North Cen- y for supporting was the day of IHSAA Wres- 126 – 1st Beau Humphrey, Also finishing perfect on the tral (7-13) against 12th seeded ween Donut Sale. tling Sectionals at New Hav- Snider; 2nd Nathan Houser, day was senior Randall Mills Pettisville (3-14). our purchases we en High School. This was a Homestead; 3rd Elijah Miller, The Wayne Trace Junior weight class. His day ended at 126 pounds. Mills was 3-0 Sectional championship ing donations to the highly anticipated event of New Haven High wrestling team took with 2 pins and a win of 11-6. on the day with 2 pins to claim play on February 22 at Bry- ood Bank and the the year for the area schools. 132 – 1st Ian Heath, Leo; his 2nd consecutive GMC ti- an will have fourth seeded third place overall Saturday at Maddox Treece found For the Bulldogs, New Haven Fairview for the GMC tour- himself in a four man bracket ervice Club Christmas 2nd Reakus Shelton, Snider; tle. We wish good luck to all Stryker (11-9) awaiting the A special thank you placed 2nd as a team at 201.5. 3rd Austin Hoy, Heritage the archer wrestlers as they Fayette-Antwerp victory be- nament. Although wrestling at 132 pounds. After winning 10 New Haven wrestlers can be an individual sport, with 2 pins, he found himself oodburn businesses 138 – 1st Elijah Chacon, prepare for their final push fore top seeded Wayne Trace ting our project, will be advancing to regionals New Haven; 2nd Josue Sote- toward sectionals at the end (15-3) takes on either North this team has really learned in the championship match. this next weekend 2/8/20 at that it is also a team effort. Unfortunately, Treece lost by ount ro, Wayne; 3rd Hayden Tip- of the month. GOOD LUCK Central or Pettisville. o their customers. Carrol HS. There is a fear of letting your 1 point. Treece finished the pmann, Snider AND GO ARCHERS!!! In Division III play, dis- t could not have Those boys are as follow- teammates down that is equal day in second place. Blake 145 – 1st Clayton Jackson, trict tournament action will cess that it was ing: 120 Aiden Carter, 126 to motivating their desire Schultz also finished the day Leo; 2nd Elijah Talamantez, ANTWERP WRESTLING be hosted by Elida High oodburn Hardware Elijah Miller, 132 Cameron th to win and do well. Even as a runner up for the team. Snider; 3rd Noah Harnish, CLUB FINISHES 4 AT School as the sectional tour- ater & electricity Mason, 138 Elijah Chacon, through their losses, small Although Schultz had a great Bishop Luers ARCHER OPEN naments are hosted by Bluff- Malfaits for the 152 Camari Kirk, 160 Joe accomplishments were rec- reversal and strong take- 152 – 1st Dan Hersch- ton and Lincolnview. Ottawa king lot for Burkley, 182 Jacob Saylor, 195 ognized by the team to build down, it was not enough to berger, Woodlan; 2nd Mekhi Glandorf and Liberty Benton ailer. Have a great Sidney Bassett, 220 Tristen Spencer, Snider; 3rd Tyler An- The Antwerp Wrestling them up for the next match. defeat his opponent in the Club recently wrestled in their were selected as the top two e will be Martz and Heavy Weight Jon drews, Heritage Four wrestlers stood on end. Other finishers for the annual home tournament on seeds in the district. xt spring. Louden. 160 – 1st Jacob Kreager, the podium as champions for team include Brok Grimes Sunday, February 2, 2020 at The single game at Bluffton 106 – 1st Sam Ford, Leo; Snider; 2nd Tyler Burris, Wayne Trace. Graiden Troth, finishing third. Ryan Bostle- Antwerp High School. Their on February 18 has 12th seed- 2nd Austin Crowder, Home- Homestead; 3rd Jake Roemer, Conner Blankenship, Kam- man and Ryan (Franky) Viola hard work earned them a 4th ed Allen East (3-12) against stead; 3rd Byron Oliva, North Woodlan ryn Sutton, and Corbin Kim- finishing fourth. place finish as a team as all 33 11th seeded Hicksville (6-11) Side 170 – 1st Joe Parrish, mel all clenched the champi- Many of the wrestlers are wrestlers placed in the top 4 of at 7:00 p.m. The winner of 113 – 1st Thomas Herman, Homestead; 2nd Tavian onship title. Troth had a long preparing for districts and their respective weight class- that contest returns on Feb- Homestead; 2nd Emmanu- Rucklos, Snider; 3rd Matthew day of waiting, with a small state tournament now. They es. Finishing 4th on the day ruary 22 for a 6:15 p.m. game el Ellis, Snider; 3rd Spencer Morris, South Side bracket for the 110 pound are determined and focused were Starlette Ruffing, Ben- against the top seeded Lady Hart, Leo 182 – 1st Jacob Saylor, New weight class. However, he with their eyes on the prize. nett Graham, Owen Dangler, Titans (18-1). 120 – 1st Brady Ester, Snid- Haven; 2nd Manny Knight, was able to pin his opponent They dedicate themselves to Landyn Hermiller, Carson Doubleheader action will er; 2nd Jacob Veotch, Leo; 3rd South Side; 3rd Alex Staples, in the second period after what it takes to meet the chal- Blair, and Rylan Wentland. be at Bluffton on February 19 Wayne running the score up 8-0. lenges. These young men are Earning 3rd place finishes as 13th seeded Tinora (2-17) 195 – 1st Matt Mills, Blankenship also had a small making sacrifices and work- Paulding High were Pearce Cottrell, Duke plays second seeded Liber- Homestead; 2nd Sidney Bas- 98 pound bracket. He defeat- ing when no one else is. But School Dangler, Dominic Bennett, ty Benton (14-3) followed by sett, New Haven; 3rd Keaton ed his opponent by pin as well as their hand is raised high Owen Parisot, Teagan Eaton, ninth seeded Delphos Jeffer- Grider, South Side son (8-10) against 10th seed- in the first period. Sutton de- in the air, and they are de- Coaching Bryceton Barker, Brock Bark- feated his opponent in the 80 clared the winner, they will 220 – 1st Tristen Martz, er, Oliver McCague, Greysen ed Riverdale (7-11). The two Position New Haven; 2nd Andrew winners from that night will pound bracket with a second know in that moment it was Paulding Exempted Village Grimes, Ethan Steel, Skyler period pin as well after scor- all worth it. To represent the Kennedy, Wayne; 3rd Carter Octaviano, and Griffin Kosch. meet in the second sectional Schools is looking for a Hull, Homestead title game on February 22 at ing 11-3. Kimmel had a four Red, White, and Blue through Varsity Volleyball Coach. It Finishing 2nd at the tour- man bracket in the 92 pound it all. 285 – 1st Tom Busch, Leo; nament were Brody Smith, Bluffton. is preferred that coaching 2nd Luke Miller, Bishop Lu- At Lincolnview, two semi- candidates have coaching Auston Fish, Riley Smith, Good News doesn’t just happen. It’s made! ers; 3rd Jon Louden, New Ha- Brennan Barker, AJ Eaton, final games will be February experience and ven 18 with sixth seeded Patrick Send us your good news and let everyone know of the demonstrate the leadership Jordan Steel, Zoen Bauer, great things happening in your community quali�es needed to be a Blade Ruffing, and Cooper Henry (7-7) tangling with ANTWERP HIGH SCHOOL eighth seeded Coldwater (8- role model for student Nestleroad. The Archers also YOUR HOMETOWN RADIO STATIONS athletes. WRESTLING AT GMC crowned 5 champions with 10) before fifth seeded Spen- CHAMPIONSHIPS all of them going undefeated cerville (11-7) battles seventh Interested and qualified seeded Van Buren (10-8). persons should submit on the day. Placing 1st were W PAU WPNM WDFI a cover le�er and Both the junior high and Jameson Graham, Zac Salas, In the sectional champion- resume to: Tyler Arend, high school wrestling squads Gage Clevinger, Ethan Thom- ships on February 22, the Pat- Paulding Ottawa Defiance Athle�c Director, Paulding of Antwerp competed in the as, and Keegan Gray Wycoff. rick Henry-Coldwater winner plays third seeded Paulding FIND US ON THE UNGER High School via e-mail to GMC tournament on Satur- Congratulations to all of the BROADCASTING RADIO NETWORKS [email protected] (17-3) at 6:15 p.m. before Fair- day, February 1, 2020. On the Archer wrestlers for their ef- • by Friday, February 14th. junior high side of things, all forts this past weekend and view (14-5) battles the winner 419-399-9138 UBRNETWORKS.COM Possible teaching openings 3 Archer wrestlers placed in we wish you the best of luck of the Spencerville-Van Buren Fall sports, Including Football, Volleyball and boys and girls soccer plus available depending on the top 4 of their respective as you prepare for the Ayers- game in game two. Sports Overtime every Friday and Saturday night at 10:00 cer�fica�ons. weight classes. Finishing 4th ville tournament next week. Search UBRNetworks on Soundcloud.com for All On Demand Events The wrestling club coaches BIG GREEN TOP RAIDERS would also like to give a huge thanks to all of the parents Wayne Trace traveled to EXTENDED CLINIC HOURS NOW and volunteers for making Ottoville in junior high girls IN PAYNE! Valentine’s Party our annual tournament a suc- basketball action Thursday AN EVENING BENEFITING THE cess once again. We cannot night, January 21st with the Dr. Nigel Hogan is now offering express how much it means to Big Green picking up a pair of extended clinic hours and Pauding County Hospital wins over the Raiders. accepting new patients at have people work so hard for the Payne Medical Center. something we all believe in. The green and white sev- GO ARCHERS!! enth grade defeated Wayne Payne Medical Center FoundationFundraising is in support of the Family Comfort Room for hospice patients. Trace 34-17 as Carly Thor- bahn scored nine points and 301 S Main Street Saturday, February 15, 2020 RAIDERS PICK UP TOP SEED IN TOURNEY DRAW Erica Thorbahn chipped in Payne, OH 45880 5:00-9:00 pm at the Paulding Eagles eight. Jacelyn Langhals also 419-263-2947 206 W. Perry St., Paulding, Ohio had six for Ottoville. Sectional and district Tianna Sinn and Kathleen Doors open at 4:30 pm, Dinner Served 5:00-7:00 pm tournament draws were held Monday-Wednesday Tickets are $20.00 each Stoller both scored five points 7:30 am - 7:30 pm Available at the Paulding Eagles, State Bank, James Sponseller Law Office, Edward around northwest Ohio on for the Raiders and Tori Jones office, Paulding County Hospital, visit our website at Sunday as local teams found Young posted four. www.pchospitalfoundation.org, or call 419-670-4444 out their future opponents for Steak Dinner, DJ, Games, Prizes, Live & Silent Auctions In the eighth grade match- the tournament trail. up, Ottoville defeated the red, Locally, Wayne Trace white and blue 26-10. Paulding County Hospital claimed the top seed in the The mission of the Paulding County Hospital Ava Zartman had five Division IV district tourna- markers with Larissa Whit- Foundation is to support the Paulding County ment to be held at Defiance. Hospital, promoting high quality health care and man chipping in three and wellness for the people in our communities. Sectional games for the dis- Kaitlin Slade posted two. PCHF is a 501(c)3 organization. Donations are trict will be played at both tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Paulding and Bryan. PAGE 10 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 4, 2020 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] TOM RHOADES in 2014 and currently serves pital’s procedure and what 11 for 31 percent shooting CURRENT MODEL FOR STORING ANNOUNCES RUN as the president. happens with people who are from the floor. The Tigers “Now more than ever we traveling overseas. went to the charity stripe just NUCLEAR WASTE IS INCOMPLETE FOR INDIANA STATE need proven leaders with The PC Health Depart- five times hitting three. The SENATE SEAT – real-life experiences in our ment has limited vaccination Raiders won the battle of the Republican majority at the supplies right now so if you boards 39-18 with Holgate DISTRICT 16 Indiana General Assem- need a shot, contact Bill Ed- turning the ball over 28 times bly,” said Rhoades. “As a wards. to 18 for the winners. Defen- husband, father and grand- The Paulding County sively the Raiders were very father, I am committed to Hospital just finished their aggressive with 23 steals to making Fort Wayne a place new pharmacy and is much nine for Holgate. our kids and grandkids will nicer than previously. Dr. In the Junior Varsity con- want to call home.” Nigel Hogan has stepped in test the Raiders came out on at PCH Payne Facility, work- top 24-19. LEPC MEETING DISCUSS ing with Dr. Kuhn. Ashley EMERGENCY PLANNING Collins is the new director at RAIDERS OVER the Hospital Foundation. CONTINENTAL IN LOW The LEPC meeting met CERT recently responded SCORING CONTEST on Wednesday, January 29. to a house fire in Paulding There have already been County with Ed Bohn. By: Joe Shouse, Sports Paulding County Sheriff Longtime Allen County 3 semi truck fuel spills in Writer said the schools must have The materials the United be buried deep underground resident and public servant, 2020 for Paulding County all HAVILAND - The Wayne tabletop exercises for emer- States and other countries in a repository to isolate it. Republican Tom Rhoad- within a 12 hour period. Trace Raiders ran their over- gency situations. The law plan to use to store high-level In this study, the research- es, officially announced his 2020 Homeland Securi- all record to 12-4 with their enforcement talk about their nuclear waste will likely de- ers found that when exposed candidacy for the Indiana ty funds are now available fifth win in a row last Tuesday input to make sure the kids grade faster than anyone pre- to an aqueous environment, State Senate District 16 seat. $450,000 for 18 counties over Continental 41-28. The are evacuated safely from ac- viously knew because of the glass and ceramics interact Rhoades filed the necessary for EMA and $200,000 for loss drops the Pirates to 4-13 tive shooter situations. way those materials interact, with stainless steel to accel- Certificate of Candidacy Sheriff. The funding is out on the season. The February 12 Bicen- new research shows. erate corrosion, especially of paperwork earlier today in there and can be obtained. The low scoring affair had tennial event was given an The findings, published the glass and ceramic materi- Indianapolis. Ed can help departments fa- the Raiders on top after one update by Roy Klopfenstein. today in the journal Nature als holding nuclear waste. Rhoades, an Allen Coun- cilitate to try and get some quarter of play 12-6 with the Dale said the west end of Materials, show that corro- The study qualitatively ty resident for over 30 years, of these grants. On the fire second period having even Paulding was torn up from sion of nuclear waste storage measured the difference be- brings experience in law en- side of things the foam that less points scored. Conti- the sewer separation project. materials accelerates because tween accelerated corrosion forcement, education, and is 5 years old or older is now nental scored four points in The SR 111 line will be put in of changes in the chemistry and natural corrosion of the healthcare to the race. considered a carcinogen. the second frame while the hopefully in February. of the nuclear waste solution, storage materials. Guo called “Allen County is a won- Since 2016 Paulding County Raiders managed just two Ed said the pipe line as- and because of the way the it “severe.” derful place to live and has been quite successful at points to take a14-10 lead at sociations have provided the materials interact with one “In the real-life scenario, work,” said Rhoades. “I have getting grants to cover some the break. emergency response book- another. the glass or ceramic waste been fortunate to have built of the larger ticket items. The Raiders picked up lets and training. “This indicates that the forms would be in close a career serving this com- In 2019 the mass-casulty their scoring in the second The meeting is dismissed. current models may not be contact with stainless steel munity and I look forward trailer was received. In 2018 half with 14 in the third pe- sufficient to keep this waste canisters. Under specific to continuing that service as it was a 4 passenger gator riod and 13 in the final eight LADY RAIDERS STAY safely stored,” said Xiaolei conditions, the corrosion of the District 16 State Senator that can be used. The Bryan minutes of play.The Pirates PERFECT IN GMC WITH Guo, lead author of the study stainless steel will go crazy,” representing local voices, fire academy is now consid- put seven points on the and deputy director of Ohio he said. “It creates a super-ag- values and concerns in Indi- ered unsafe and they will WIN OVER HOLGATE board in the third and 11 in State’s Center for Perfor- gressive environment that anapolis.” have to possibly move their the fourth for their 28 total mance and Design of Nuclear can corrode surrounding ma- Rhoades, who current- training to Paulding Coun- By: Joe Shouse, Sports points. Waste Forms and Containers, terials.” ly serves as the Chief of ty. Vantage and Van Wert is Writer Wayne Trace shot well part of the university’s Col- To analyze corrosion, the Police and Corporate Di- also now scheduling to use DEFIANCE - The Wayne inside the arc hitting 14-23 lege of Engineering. “And it research team pressed glass rector of Public Safety and the Paulding County train- Trace Lady Raiders complet- of their two-point field goals shows that we need to devel- or ceramic “waste forms” Emergency Management for ing facility. ed the month of January with for 61 percent but struggled op a new model for storing - the shapes into which nu- Parkview Health, has nearly The two tier reporting a perfect 7-0 record with a 59- behind the arc hitting just nuclear waste.” clear waste is encapsulated 30 years of law enforcement needs to be done by March 26 win on the road at Holgate two of 13 for 15 percent. Con- The team’s research fo- - against stainless steel and and public safety experi- 1st. last Thursday. The Raiders tinental connected on 7-18 cused on storage materials immersed them in solutions ence. Prior to his service at Tim Copsey has contact- have won their last eight and from the two-point area for for high-level nuclear waste for up to 30 days, under con- Parkview, Rhoades served ed Ed Bohn for a business have not tasted defeat since 39 percent and just 3-14 be- - primarily defense waste, ditions that simulate those as captain with the Fort input for information for December 28 when they lost hind the arc for 21 percent. the legacy of past nuclear under Yucca Mountain, the Wayne Police Department, EMA resources for provid- to Delphos St. Johns. The The Raiders grabbed 24 re- arms production. The waste proposed nuclear waste re- overseeing the creation of ing emergency services. This red, white, and blue sit at the bounds to 21 for the Pirates. is highly radioactive. While pository. the Office of Profession- will be scheduled when Tim top of the Green Meadows In the turnover department some types of the waste have Those experiments showed al Standards Unit and the gets back with Ed. Conference at 5-0 and have the Raiders coughed it up 12 half-lives of about 30 years, that when glass and stainless Ft. Wayne Police Academy. Shannon Ruschel asked If carved out an impressive 13-3 times to 18 for Continental. others - for example, plutoni- steel were pressed against one Rhoades also served as the there would be a pandemic overall mark. Alex Reinhart led the um - have a half-life that can another, stainless steel corro- Public Information Officer flu hit the area, what was the The Raiders got off the a Raiders in scoring with 11 be tens of thousands of years. sion was “severe” and “local- for the department. Rhoad- plan. Bill Edwards said the fast start at Holgate and was points followed by Nate Ger- The half-life of a radioactive ized,” according to the study. es was elected to the Board basic pandemic procedures never threatened after open- ber and Jace Vining each with element is the time needed for The researchers also noted of Trustees for MSD South- kick in – isolation. Kyle ing up with a 25-2 first quar- eight. Cameron Sinn and half of the material to decay. cracks and enhanced corro- west Allen County Schools Mawer explained the hos- ter lead. Both teams battled Reid Miller each added five even in the second frame with Nathan Crosby chipping The United States cur- sion on the parts of the glass with each scoring 13 points in four. The Pirates placed rently has no disposal site for that had been in contact with Woodburn 632.4245 and the Raiders leading at the Gavin Huff in double digits that waste; according to the stainless steel. Grabill 627.2111 break 38-15. The third period with 11 followed by Andrew U.S. General Accountability Part of the problem lies in was not at all productive for Hoeffel and Alex Sharrits Office, it is typically stored the Periodic Table. Stainless the Tigers who managed just with five, Mitchell Coleman near the plants where it is steel is made primarily of iron one point while the Raiders adding four, Gannon Prow- produced. A permanent site mixed with other elements, recorded 10 to take a 49-16 ant with 2 and Reed War- has been proposed for Yucca including nickel and chromi- Pardon our dust lead into the final eight min- nement with one point. Mountain in Nevada, though um. Iron has a chemical affin- WE ARE EXCITED TO UNVEIL utes of play. The Raiders Junior Varsity plans have stalled. Countries ity for silicon, which is a key VOLUNTEERS Wayne Trace placed nine also picked up a win on Tues- around the world have debat- element of glass. players in the scoring col- day nigh 31-25. ed the best way to deal with The experiments also NEEDED! umn led by Claire Sinn and nuclear waste; only one, Fin- showed that when ceramics Katrina Stoller each with 13. LEADERS OF TOMORROW land, has started construction - another potential holder for FPFCU is asking you to volunteer for positions Sinn also came up with seven 4-H CLUB METING MIN- on a long-term repository for nuclear waste - were pressed on the Board of Directors and/or Supervisory steals on the defensive end. high-level nuclear waste. against stainless steel under UTES 1/16/2020 But the long-term plan conditions that mimicked Committee. This is a rewarding opportunity for Katie Stoller just missed out on a double-double finishing The Leaders of Tomorrow 4-H club for high-level defense waste those beneath Yucca Moun- you as a member of FPFCU to help decide the met on January 16, 2020 at 7:00pm in the disposal and storage around tain, both the ceramics and with nine points to go along Youth Leadership Building. future direction of your credit union. FPFCU will with nine boards. Miriam President Johnnie Reinhard called the globe is largely the same. stainless steel corroded in a Sinn had a solid performance the meeting to order. Secretary Emily Re- It involves mixing the nuclear “severe localized” way. provide training and normally the board and/ inhard did roll call. We all said something with six points along with five that we like to do on the weekends. We waste with other materials to Other Ohio State research- or supervisory committees only meet once per welcomed our three new members into form glass or ceramics, and ers involved in this study in- steals and three assists. Gracie our club: Madison, Benjamin, and Gabri- month. Please contact either of the following Shepherd finished with five elle Gurney. then encasing those pieces of clude Gopal Viswanathan, Claudia Sinn then gave us a Health glass or ceramics - now radio- Tianshu Li and Gerald Fran- individuals for more details: followed by Christina Gra- report on Self -Esteem, and how it affects ham and Sydnee Sinn each you and me. Misti Klopfenstien then talk- active - inside metallic canis- kel. ed to our club about 4-H Camp. The clo- ters. The canisters then would with four, Kenadie Daeger verbuds were dismissed to do their own chipping in three and Abby activities in another room. Emily Reinhard gave us the minutes Moore adding two to round of our last meeting and the Treasurer’s out the Raiders scoring. Report was given by Bethany Klopfen- Rellim Drainage Technology stein. Our club discussed and scheduled Holgate was paced by the our Family Fun activity, which was held As a full service ditch cleaning company, nine points from Justine Eis on January 25, 2020 from 6-9pm at the we will provide the best one on one service Jim Goeglein, 260-437-2738 United Center. and seven from Lexa Schuller. Our club decided to sell butter braids and support to each of our customers. Chairman With the loss the Tigers fall for our fundraiser, which is going on now —Tony Miller, until February 20, 2020. We also decided to 2-16 overall and 1-4 in the to help collect and sort recycled items col- Owner/Operator Dave Shuey, 632-4245 x 214 GMC. lected in Payne. Our advisor reminded us President/CEO Wayne Trace connected to check the Clover Connection for any missed information, and to work on our 19969 Elm Sugar Rd. on 24-57 of their shots for 4-H books. We ended our meeting with Serving Cedar Creek, Jackson, Jefferson, Madison, Marion, 42 percent and hit 9-12 from recreation and refreshments. Grover Hill, OH 45849 Our next meeting is scheduled for 419-203-1673 Maumee, Milan, Monroe, Scipio and Springfield Townships. the free throw line. Holgate February 20, 2020 at 7:00pm at the Youth managed 35 attempts hitting Leadership Building. [email protected] Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 11 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 4, 2020 agree with the content that “Avenges is mine,” said the our food pantry coordinator the community would like to WINTER IS HERE, BUT ONLY ON is printed. We are just the Lord (not yours). has had serious health issues help, we would love to hear messengers. The name of the and we have been unable to be from you. We have been over- THE CALENDAR person who wrote the letter is LETTER TO THE EDITOR open as regularly. I am very whelmed by the support of placed at the end of each arti- sorry for the inconvenience the community in supporting cle. To be considered for publi- I am writing in regards to this has caused some within this vital ministry and hope it cation, letters must be no lon- the Antwerp United Method- the community. We try to ac- continues. ger than 1000 words, and you ist Church food pantry. I feel commodate but sometimes, —Pastor Mike Schneider; must provide a name along like our town’s food pantry more often recently, that has Antwerp UMC with a phone number and/or needs to be moved to a lo- been difficult. If anyone in email to confirm validity of cation where it will be bet- content. You can respond or ter maintained. I have tried submit a new letter by email, to go to the pantry several PAINT THE PLOW WITH INDOT IN 2020 USPS or fax. times over the past couple of Responses need to be re- months and each time it was ceived by Friday at 5:00 p.m. closed even though it was to be considered for the next supposed to be open. I have publication. We reserve the spoken with others that this right to edit for length, content has happened to also. How and worthiness. is this helping the communi- email: [email protected] ty? It is supposed to be open Monday and Wednesday fax: 419-258-1313 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. I USPS: West Bend News have tried going up at various PO Box 1008 times and it has always been Antwerp, OH 45813 closed when I have tried. Not everyone is available to go up The Indiana Depart- in full service during the LETTER TO THE EDITOR there every single Monday or ment of Transportation has winter weather months, the Wednesday to check to see if launched the 2020 Paint the blades may be used at events BOWLING GREEN (Fri- this winter season through Plow campaign and invites within the school’s commu- day, Jan. 31, 2020) – It’s winter January 30, 2020. GOD SAID THIS they happen to be open that By: Arlene Lee Bachman particular day. If you say that Indiana schools to submit an nity to enhance public aware- — we guess. ODOT winter fact: Salt application to participate. ness, promote safety and The stats for this winter was first used to treat snow Psalms 58:1-10-11 “The the pantry is going to be open Living Bible” at a set time and day then it Paint the Plow is open foster greater appreciation of versus last tell you what you and ice-covered roads in to all middle schools, high both INDOT and the school. likely already know -- winter the mid-1940s, but its use 58) Justice? You high and should be open during those mighty politicians don’t even times to help the communi- schools and career-techni- Only students who are has been light so far this year. wasn’t fully embraced until cal schools across the state. currently enrolled in the ap- Above are the current fig- the 1950s. Use increased as know the meaning of the ty. If you are having troubles word: Fairness. Which of you finding people to help take Schools/programs will be plicant school may participate ures for the 16-county region more agencies became aware paired with a local INDOT in the creation, execution and in northwest Ohio regarding of the higher level of service has any left? NOT ONE! All care of the pantry then turn your dealings are crooked; to the community for help. unit to paint an INDOT snow completion of the art project. materials used, equipment salt could provide in addition plow blade with original For more information or miles driven, and total costs to plowing and as the North you give justice in exchange —Dawn Miller for bribes. 3) These men are artwork representing their questions about the Paint the incurred during snow and American road system ex- school. Applications and ad- Plow campaign, visit paint- ice control operations within panded. born sinners, lying from LETTER TO THE EDITOR their earliest words. They are ditional program details can theplow.indot.in.gov to find ODOT District 1 and 2 (Al- be found here: painttheplow. the contact information for poisonous as deadly snakes; Thank you for writing len, Defiance, Hancock, Har- Editor’s Note: We here at indot.in.gov cobras that close their ears sharing your concerns about your District. din, Paulding, Putnam, Van the West Bend News print all In addition to being seen Wert, Wyandot, Fulton, Hen- “Letters to the Editor” because to the most expert charm- the community food pantry. ry, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, we believe that everyone has ers. 6) O God break off their It has been Antwerp UMC’s Seneca, Williams and Wood a Constitutional right to free- fangs. Tear out the teeth of privilege to host the food LADY COUGARS FALL Rhodes 10, Zeedyk 8, Cline counties). dom of the press. In saying these young lions, Lord. 7) pantry for our community for TO APACHES; POUNCE 8, Marshall 2 The stats represent all of that, we do not necessarily Let them disappear like wa- many years. The Food Pantry WILDCATS On Thursday, Kenton ter into thirsty ground. Make is not Antwerp UMC’s but Wildcats made the trek to their weapons useless in their is a ministry of the Antwerp Panther land for high school hands. Let them be as snails Ministerial Association in On January 28th the READER PICK-UP LOCATIONS Lady Cougars played host girls basketball. Van Wert that dissolve into slime; and conjunction with the oth- won in JV: Van Wert 36, OHIO LOCATIONS Automotive, Paulding Court- those who die at birth, who er churches in the Antwerp to the Fairview Apaches for high school girls basketball Kenton 28 Antwerp: Country Time Mar- house, Paulding Co. Bookmo- never see the sun. 9) God community. The food pan- bile, Susie’s Bakery, Paulding action. The home court advan- ket, Antwerp Branch Library, will sweep away both old and try is an emergency pantry, tage played well for Van Antwerp Pharmacy, H20, An- VFW Post 587, Paulding Co. young. He will destroy them meant to help families and In JV game play, Van OSU Extension Office, Pauld- Wert on this evening of bas- twerp Exchange Bank, Pop-N- more quickly than a cooking individuals through tempo- Wert edged past Fairview, Brew, Genesis House, Pit-Stop, ing County Historical Society, 31-29. ketball. Cougars took an- Paulding Co. Sheriff’s Office, pot can feel the blazing fire rary bumps in the road. Al- other win: 46-40 Subway, Manor House Assisted of the thorns beneath it. 10) though we help families on Fairview varsity team Living Past Time Cafe, Board of brought another level to the Score by the Quarter: Elections, Gardens of Pauld- The Godly shall rejoice in the an ongoing basis as well, it Bryan: Chief, Town & Coun- court. They took the upper Van Wert – 13 11 9 13 = ing, Paulding County Hospital triumph of right; the shall is not meant to be a pantry 46 try, McDonald’s, Bryan Senior walk the blood stained fields restock for our community. in the 2nd half of the game Center, Walmart, Bryan Hos- Payne: Blueberry Pancake to take the win from the Kenton – 14 8 11 7 = 40 pital House, Vancrest of Payne, slaughtered wicked men. Our inventory is supported Scorers of the Game: Dollar General, Lichty’s Bar- “Then at last everyone will solely by donation, whether home Cougars: 31-42. Cecil: Maramart, Vagabond Score by the Quarter: Van Wert – Clouse 13, ber Shop, Antwerp Exchange know that good is rewarded it be food items or monetary. Welch 8, Phillips 7, Houg 6, Charloe: Charloe Store Bank, Maramart, Payne Van Wert – 11 6 11 3 = 31 and that there is a god who We endeavor to maintain Huebner 5, Young 2, Rick- Continental: Okuley’s Phar- Branch Library, Puckerbrush judges justly here on earth. usable hours for community Fairview – 9 15 4 14 = 42 macy, Dollar General, ACE Pizza Scorers of the Game: ard 2, Schaufelberger 2, C Hardware God has the last word, members to receive the help Smith 1 Sherwood: Sherwood Post Of- that’s why Donald Trump is in Van Wert – Clouse 8, they need. However, it is a Kenton – Manns 18, L Defiance: Newman’s Carry fice, Village Food Emporium, office. Put protection around volunteer ministry. Because Schaufelberger 8, Rickard 7, Out, Smoke Stop, Chief, Dol- Sherwood Bank Young 2, C Smith 2, Phillips Smith 10, Plott 8, Holland 2, lar General, Senior Center, the President. No weapons of this, our available hours Hildreth 2 Scott: Scott Post Office against the President Donald are not always as consistent 2, Houg 2 Walmart, Big Lots, Cabbage Fairview – Mealer 14, Patch Store, Werlor’s Waste, Van Wert: Family Video, Or- Trump will prosper. In Jesus’ as we would like. Recently, Advanced Auto, Great Clips, chard Tree, Lee’s Ace Hard- name thank you Lord. Pro- Meijer Great Clips, Main Stop ware, Main Street Market - tect the security guards that Marathon, Rite Aid Chief, Walmart lay their lives down for the Edgerton: Marathon, Valero, INDIANA LOCATIONS President. A divided house Start signing up for Kaiser Supermarket, US Post won’t stand. You’re trying to Office, Utilities Office, Napa Fort Wayne: Walmart, Wal- greens & Goodwill (Maysville get dirt on the president and Grover Hill: Ross’ Gas Sta- Rd.), Great Clips, Golden Years wasting tax payers’ money tion, N&N Quick Stop (why) maybe you should look Home Grabill: Save-A-Lot, Grabill Hicksville: Sailers, Shell Sta- Hardware, Grabill Country Sales in your closet. If you’re with- tion, Lassus Handy Dandy, out sin you can cast the first McDonald’s, Senior Center, Harlan: Marathon, Harlan Do- nuts, Dollar General, Harlan stone. Democrats are using Delivery Community Memorial Hospi- the hatred act against our tal, Marathon, Dollar General, Cafe, First Merchant Bank Receive 52 issues for only Subway Hoagland: Mel’s Town Market, President Donald J. Trump. God’s still on the throne, $48.26 per year. What a great deal! Latty: Kohart’s Surplus & Hoagland Pizza Pub Monroeville: Mel’s Deli, The Salvage. 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Any submis- If your business or organization would like to circulation ceases sions may be edited or rejected bring in potential clients, contact us about being a Read it online for FREE at westbendnews.net by the editor. customer pick-up location for the WBN. for your zip code. PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 4, 2020 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] drawing. Framing rules apply if the pastor had ever been operator’s license by end of nal; Case dismissed with cost 2020 CONGRESSIONAL only to the winning artwork. in her house or ever used her term of community control; at state’s request Members of my district phone and she replied, “no.” No alcohol or bars; Report Shiloh F. Souza, Mont- staff are available to pick up She was advised to contact to probation 1/28/20 @ 10:00 pelier, OH; Seat belt/drive; ART COMPETITION artwork from students. To ar- the Defiance Police Depart- a.m.; 20 hours of Community Guilty; Case was waived by range a pick-up time or to ob- ment since she lived in the Control Two defendant tain additional information, City of Defiance. Kylee Bates, Continental, Erin Karlstadt, Paulding, contact the Findlay office at On January 27, a resident OH; OVI/under influence; OH; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; 419-422-7791. reported receiving a phone Guilty; Pay or collection Case was waived by defen- call from a person claiming 9/28/20; $100 per month dant ANTWERP POLICE to be from the Justice De- commencing 2/28/20; Show partment. The caller left a proof of insurance by 1/31/20 REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS REPORTS message of extortion on the Kylee Bates, Continental, citizen’s answering machine. OH; Marked lanes; Case dis- BLUE CREEK TWP On January 28, the Police missed at state’s request 1/28/20 Newland Beth A Department was requested to Daniel D. Hug, Sherwood, Trustee to Laukhuf Michael keep the peace while a local OH; OVI/under influence; A; Rd 48; 40 acres; S1/2 W1/2 business terminated an em- Pled no contest, found guilty; Se1/4 Blue Creek Twp S-14 ployee and requested the keys Defendant shall report or 1/28/20 Mills Bradley back. jail 2/9/20 at 10:00 a.m. for 1 A to Mills Bradley A Mills If you would like to re- day; Jail fees to be taken from Joyce I; Rd 71; 40 acres; port any suspicious activity bond; ALS vacated immedi- N1/2E1/2Ne1/4 Blue Creek or if you have any questions, ately; Show proof of insur- Twp S-18 please contact the Antwerp ance by 1/31/20; 177 jail days BROWN TWP Congratulations to last year’s winner, Jordyn Gears, from Police Department, 419-258- reserved 1/30/20 Porter Gary B Ii Woodmore High School! In 2019, we received 101 entries 2627, as they are always ready Daniel D. Hug, Sherwood, Porter Julia to Porter Gary from 23 schools throughout the district for this national to serve the residents of the OH; Marked lanes; Case dis- B Ii Porter Julia; Walnut St; On January 18, a motor village! missed at state’s request 0.2152 acres; Lot 1 & N1/2 high school visual art competition. vehicle accident was reported Ashely Bragg, Antwerp, Vac Alley Floyd Burt Add at the Park Avenue Villas. It OH; OVI/breath high; Pled Oakwood Vill High school students who Drawings – pastels, col- was a minor accident with no PAULDING COUNTY COURT no contest, found guilty; De- 1/30/20 Porter Gary B Ii live or attend school in Ohio’s ored pencil, pencil, charcoal, injuries. The report was pre- RECORDS fendant may attend DIP in Porter Julia to Porter Gary Fifth Congressional District ink, markers pared by the officer. lieu of 3 days jail and follow B Ii Porter Julia; 613 E Wal- are encouraged to submit Collages – must be two di- On January 18, a suspi- all recommended treatments nut St; 0.3062 acres; Pt Ne- a piece of art for this year’s mensional cious vehicle was reported Criminal/Traffic Disposi- with Paulding County pro- cor N1/2Nw1/4 Outlots S-35 competition. Prints – lithographs, silk- as being parked in a pri- tion bation department; Finan- Oakwood Vill The Congressional Art screen, block prints vate driveway on Harrmann Joseph M. Vielma, Pauld- cial responsibility provided; CRANE TWP Competition provides a tre- Mixed Media – use of Road. The police traced the ing, OH; Domestic violence; Pay or collect by 12/18/20 1/28/20 Goodwin Lee R mendous opportunity to more than two mediums such plates and found the owner Case dismissed per state, with @$50 per month commenc- Etal to Goodwin Ronald E; showcase the wealth of ar- as pencil, ink, etc. next door. The owner of the prejudice; Costs waived ing 2/28/20; Must complete 12261 Rd 224 Antwerp Oh tistic talent in Ohio’s Fifth Computer-Generated Art vehicle claimed the neighbors Christopher M. Bene- DIP by 4/28/20; 84 jail days 45813; 5 acres; Pt Sw1/4 Crane Congressional District. It Photography told him to park there. Once fiel, Alexandria, IN; Driving reserved Twp Sec 12 began in 1982 to provide an All entries must meet the the neighbor realized that he under suspension – non fra; Ashley Bragg, Antwerp, 1/31/20 Hull Philip J Le opportunity for members of following criteria: was next door, it was fine. Case dismissed at state’s re- OH; Improper backing; Case Hull Vicky S Le to Hull Philip Congress to encourage and • The submission must be On January 19, a resident quest recognize the artistic talents two dimensional. Christopher M. Benefiel, dismissed at state’s request J Hull Vicky S; 12197 Rd 424 of North Garden Apartments Eric P. Adams, Oakwood, of their young constituents. • If selected as the winning reported an argument that Alexandria, IN; No tail light; Cecil Oh 45821; 57.679 acres; Since then, over 650,000 high piece, it must arrive in Wash- Pled no contest, found guilty; OH; FRA suspension; Pled Pt Nw1/4 S Of River Crane occurred between the caller no contest, found guilty; Sus- school students have been in- ington, D.C., framed. and her boyfriend. She re- Total amount due for fines Twp Sec 12 volved with the nationwide • The submission must be and costs to be taken from pend all fines if become valid; HARRISON TWP quested that her boyfriend be Community Control Two; 20 competition. no larger than 26 inches high, told not to contact her. The bond 1/30/20 Gebhart Roger H The deadline for submis- 26 inches wide, and 4 inches Rollin J. Bullinger, Pauld- hrs community service; Stan- & Gebhart Dorothy J to Car- boyfriend was contacted and dard probation; Must secure sion is Tuesday, March 3, deep, including the frame. asked him not to contact her ing, OH; Disorderly conduct ter John J Carter Barbara R; 2020. • It also must have a wire with persistance; Pled no con- valid operator license by end 6495 Rd 82 Payne Oh 45880; again. of term of community con- All artwork will be dis- attached to the back suitable On January 20, officers test, found guilty; Defendant 1.62 acres; Se Pt Sw 1/4Harri- played at Owens Community for hanging on a wall. to pay all fines and costs; No trol/probation; 30 days jail son Twp Sec 36 were called to a local business reserved College in Perrysburg Town- • The submission must not in reference to an attempted unlawful contact with victim; ship. The winning piece will weigh more than 15 pounds. Complete 40 hrs of commu- Eric P. Adams, Oakwood, theft. The owners of the busi- OH; Fictitious plates; Pled no PUBLIC NOTICE be displayed in the U.S. Cap- • The submission must be ness were present along with nity service; Placed on stan- The Village of Antwerp 2019 itol Building in Washington, original in concept, design, dard probation; Maintain contest, found guilty; 30 days Financial Report is complete their employee. The employee jail reserved if one or more D.C. for one year, and three and execution and may not received a phone call claim- general good behavior and available for public review. honorable mention pieces violate any U.S. copyright Kevin R. Rogers, Convoy, conditions in probation are The report is available at 118 ing to be from the US Mar- violated will be displayed in my three laws. shall’s Office. They told the OH; OVI/breath high; Case N. Main Street, Antwerp Ohio Kenneth W. Peffley, at Town Hall. Town Council’s district offices. • It is recommended that employee that they were in- dismissed at state’s request Kevin R. Rogers, Convoy, Paulding, OH; Seat belt/drive; monthly meetings are held Each student is allowed charcoal and pastel draw- vestigating a report of coun- every 3rd Monday at 5:30 p.m. one entry. Eligible artwork ings be fixed. Work entered OH; OVI/under influence; Guilty; Case was waived by terfeit money at that store defendant except in February it will be includes the following: must be in the original me- and told the employee they Guilty; ALS vacated immedi- ately; Defendant may attend Ryan D. Lassiter, Oak- held on the 19th at 8:00 a.m. Paintings – oil, acrylics, dium; that is, not a scanned must close the store, gath- Aimee Lichty, Fiscal Officer DIP in lieu of 3 jail days; Pay wood, OH; Traffic device/sig- watercolor, etc. reproduction of a painting or er all of the money and put Village of Antwerp it into a bag. The caller then fines and costs today; Defen- asked if there was a different dant under standard proba- NOTICE OF one hun- NOTICE OF SALE UNDER JUDGMENT OF dred two phone that they could call the tion supervision and must PUBLICATION DISCLOSURE OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT complete 20 hrs community and 09/100 employee at. She gave them IN THE COURT OF COMMON (102.09) feet LAND TAXES service; Secure valid operator PLEAS OF PAULDING COUNTY, Revised Code, Section 5721.19.1 her cell phone number. They to a point; license by end of probation; OHIO thence N IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS said they would tell her then 01°23’06” E a distance of forty-five where to take the money. She No alcohol or bars during LOU ANN WANNEMACHER, PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO PAULDING COUNTY and 01/100 (45.01) feet to a point; term hence N 90°00’00” E a distance of In the Matter of Foreclosure of Liens for delinquent land taxes: contacted the owner and the TREASURER owner called the police. The Faith A. Bauer, Pauld- one hundred twenty-five and 00/100 Plaintiff, (125.00) feet to a railroad spike found LOU ANN WANNEMACHER, TREASURER police determined it was an ing, OH; Distracted driv- ing; Guilty; Defendant took vs. in the center of said Flat Rock Road; PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO, Plaintiff, attempted theft and the case thence along the centerline of said course ERIC BRADBURY et.al. vs. is under investigation. Case No. CI-19-191 Road S 28°04’12” W a distance of CHERI MARIE TODD, ET AL., Defendants. Faith A. Bauer, Paulding, Judge Tiffany Righter-Beckman fifty-one and 00/100 (51.00) feet to On January 20, a resident the point of beginning. Said parcel OH; Left of center; Guilty; TO: Eric Bradbury and Elizabeth Case No. CI 19 104 of North Garden Apartments contains 0.117 acres of land, more or Bradbury, LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: Whereas, judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for Case was waived by defen- less, subject to all legal streets and reported they could smell UNKNOWN taxes, assessments, penalties, costs and charges as follows: dant easements, apparent or of record. a strong odor of marijuana Please take notice that an amend- 306 East Main Street, Oakwood Lisa F. Terry, Fort Wayne, The above description was prepared and cigarettes and thought it ed complaint has been filed in the Parcel Numbers: 10-17S-019-00 and 10-17S-020-00 IN; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; by Douglas E. Dunakin, Registered came from a residence with above-captioned action against Eric Surveyor NO. 7498, and was based A full legal description of this property is on record at the Paulding County Engineer’s Bradbury, et.al. seeking a foreclosure of children. The officer inves- Case was waived by defen- on a survey made by him on June 29, Office located in the basement of the Courthouse. dant tax liens and a public sale of real proper- 2007. All bearings are assumed. tigated and asked to inspect ty owned by Eric Bradbury and Elizabeth Total amount of judgment is Forty-seven Hundred Eighty-four and 92/100 ($4,784.92) Scottie L DeLong Jr, Sher- Parcel No. 19-06S-024-00 Dollars, plus interest and costs of this suit. the apartment. The residents Bradbury, to pay delinquent real estate Property Address: 225 Maple wood, OH; Seat belt/drive; taxes owed by them. Street, Payne, Ohio Whereas, said judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to willingly let the officer in The real property in question is sit- satisfy the total amount of said judgment; and found the apartment to Guilty; Case was waived by You are required to answer in the defendant uated in the Village of Payne and the above-captioned cause twenty-eight Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Jason K. Landers, Sheriff, Pauld- be free of the smells and also State of Ohio and more fully described (28) days after the last publication here- ing County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction for cash to the highest Charles R. Ely, Morenci, as follows: of, or a default judgment seeking sale bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at 10:05 a.m. clean and neat. A parcel of land situated in the On January 27, the Police MI; Seat belt/drive; Guilty; of the real estate will be sought. Your at the East door of the Courthouse in Paulding, Ohio, on Thursday, the 5th day of March, Case was waived by defen- Southwest quarter of Section 35, answer should be filed with the Clerk of Department assisted Job and Township Two North, Range One East, 2020, and continue from day to day thereafter. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient dant Courts, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and Family Services doing a wel- Harrison Township, Paulding County, Paulding, Ohio 45879. at the same time of day and at the same place on the 12th day of March, 2020 for an fare check on children at a Judy A. Ranes, Antwerp, Ohio in the Village of Payne, Ohio, be- amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. OH; Failure to control; Case ing known as the north forty-five feet residence in the village. of the east part of Outlot 13 in Block Payment in full is due at the time of the sale and the purchaser(s) are advised they On January 27, a resident dismissed “E” further described as follows: have no legal right to access this property until the Sheriff’s Deed has been filed with the Ashley S. Bragg, Antwerp, Commencing at the Southeast cor- Paulding County Recorder’s Office. of Defiance, OH called the ner of the Southwest Quarter of the Antwerp Police and reported OH; Make false alarm; Case PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE dismissed per state; Costs to Southwest Quarter of said Section SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY that her pastor had bugged 35; thence S 90°00’00” W a distance NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL her phone. When asked why defendant of seven hundred forty-two (742) feet PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS she thought her phone was Stanley L. Newsome, to a point; thence N 28°04’12” E along KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL Oakwood, OH; OVI/under the centerline of Flat Rock Road a bugged, she replied that every distance of One Hundred thirty-five TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. influence; Guilty; Pay fines Sheriff Jason K. Landers time she went to church the and 70/100 (135.70) feet to a nail set and costs today; Defendant this survey, SAID POINT BEING THE Paulding County, Ohio sermons seemed to be target- TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF www.pauldingohsheriff.com ed at what she talked about shall be evaluated @ West- wood; Must secure valid THE PARCEL HEREIN DESCRIBED; Joseph R. Burkard, Prosecuting Attorney on the phone. She was asked thence S 90°00’00” W a distance of Phone: 419-258-2000 • Website: www.westbendnews.net PAGE 13 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 4, 2020 1/27/20 Wilhelm Michael Wayne Trace Raiders de- two points. After eight minutes of play A & Wilhelm Karl T to Wil- feated Holgate at home last Holgate finished thethe Raiders were on top The West Bend News helm Michael Isaac; Ash St; Friday 68-36 to improve night with Luke Wenner, 19-15 but a dismal second 0.1814 acres; Lot 125 & E1/2 their GMC record to 4-1 and the only Tiger in double fig- quarter saw Wayne Trace Sudoku Puzzle Vac Alley Gibson 1St Add 13-4 overall. The game was ures with 11. The Tigers fall score just four points while Payne Vill decided early as the Raid- to 3-13 overall and with the the Wildcats scored 17 on 1/27/20 Wilhelm Michael ers burned the Tigers for 18 loss remains winless in the their way to a 51-37 win. 34 A & Wilhelm Karl T to Wil- points in the opening quar- GMC at 0-5. Trailing 32-23 at the helm Michael Isaac; 124 Ash ter and holding their oppo- Wayne Trace shot 26-51 break the Raiders came out St; 0.1814 acres; Lot 124 & nent to just three. The red, from the floor for 51 percent in the third period and du- 3 65 E1/2 Vac Alley Gibson 1St white, and blue held a com- and hit 6-10 free throws. plicated their second quar- Add Payne Vill fortable lead at the break 36- Holgate managed 14-42 ter scoring with just four 8 1/28/20 Mccollum Lorean 14. The Raider margin bal- shooting for 33 percent. points. Fortunately for the Y to Wobler Allen E; 310 W looned to 35 points heading Wayne Trace out rebound- Raiders, the Wildcats man- 7 4 Townline St; 0.1707 acres; Lot into the fourth quarter lead- ed the Tigers 33-24 and had aged just seven points but 45 Gibson 3Rd Add Payne ing 60-25, just 10 turnovers compared still took a 39-27 lead into Vill Senior Nate Gerber to 17 for Holgate. The Raid- the fourth quarter. Wayne 8 5 LATTY TWP scored 28 points on 4-10 ers collected 20 assists and Trace would not recover in 1/30/20 Nantz Brenda S shooting from the two- nine steals while Holgate dropping their fifth game of 21 to Nantz Brenda S; Rd 123 point area and 5-6 behind handed out nine assists and the season. Grover Hill Oh 45849; 38.365 the arc. The senior collect- collected five steals. Scoring for the Raiders acres; Pt N1/2Ne1/4Latty Twp ed 5-6 free throws to lead Wayne Trace won the Ju- was led by Nate Gerber with 5 1 2 7 S-29 all scorers. Jace Vining was nior Varsity game over the 11 to go with seven rebounds 1/30/20 Lay Stephen R to also in double digits with 11 Tigers 41-25. followed by 10 points from 25 9 Lay Angela R; Rd 24; 78.326 followed by Cameron Sinn Cameron Sinn. Reid Miller acres; Pte1/2Ne1/4 S-33 Latty and Alex Reinhart each with SINN SETS ASSIST RECORD finished with nine markers Twp nine. Nate Crosby chipped IN WIN OVER MILLER CITY and seven rebounds with 6931 in four with team mate Reid Alex Reinhart recording six Answers to “Sudoku puzzle on Page 15” RAIDERS QUICK START Miller adding three. Miller By: Joe Shouse, Sports points and one point for Jace TAMES TIGERS BY 32 also dished out 13 assists Writer Vining. while picking up four steals. MILLER CITY - The Wayne Trace (13-5) shot 953462781Bayman posted six re- night when they take on Fort By: Joe Shouse, Sports Rounding out the Raiders Wayne Trace Lady Raiders 12-41 from the floor for 29 bounds, five assists and six Wayne Bishop Dwenger. Writer scoring was Trevor Sinn and continued their winning percent and 9-12 from the steals472198365 for the Warriors as Concordia (12-9) also HAVILAND - TheGrayson McClure each with streak by recording win free throw line. The Wild- well while McMahon added opens tournament action number nine on the road cats were 19-42 for45 per- five168573942 rebounds and four as- this evening as the Cadets NOTICE OF last Saturday. The Raiders cent and 7-10 from the sists. Mendenhall and Smith battle Leo. PUBLICATION traveled to Miller City and charity stripe. Both teams grabbed3 9 four 6 and 2 8three 1 5 7 4 IN THE COURT OF COMMON posted a 66-53 win to move took care of the basketball boards,847956213 respectively. PLEAS OF PAULDING COUNTY, their season mark to 15-3. with the Raiders turning it Woodlan, which stands OHIO With the loss the Wildcats over 11 times to just eight at 17-6 on the season, will Visit us on the web at fall to 11-7. for Kalida. The Wildcats open215347896 tournament play to- www.westbendnews.net LOU ANN WANNEMACHER, won the board battle with PAULDING COUNTY It was a huge afternoon 5 3 4 8 1 9 6 2 7 Paulding, for Clare Sinn who finished 32 to 29 for the Raiders. TREASURER Paulding County, Ohio. Kalida (10-7) was paced THE VILLAGE OF ANTWERP WILL BE Plaintiff, Parcel No. 30-01S-009-00 with 29 points to lead all 781625439 Property Address: 625 N. Water scorers. The senior tallied by Luke Erhart with 16 HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING ON vs. Street, Paulding, Ohio 45879 her points hitting 10-17 of points followed by the 10 629734158 ELLEN L. HANKINSON, AKA You are required to answer in the her two-point field goals points from Jayce Horst- TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020 AT 5:00 P.M. above-captioned cause twenty-eight ELLEN LOUISE HANKINSON and 2-6 behind the arc along man. NKA ELLEN L. PUTNAM, et.al. (28) days after the last publication AT THE DEPOT, 503 W. RIVER STREET, hereof, or a default judgment seeking with 3-4 free throws. It was Defendants sale of the real estate will be sought. a record breaking game for WARRIORS FALL TO ANTWERP OHIO. Case No. CI 19-188 Your answer should be filed with the Sinn who also recorded CADETS IN OT Judge Tiffany Righter-Beckman Clerk of Courts, Courthouse, 115 N. PROPOSED VARIANCE ISSUE: Williams St., Paulding, Ohio 45879. four steals to move into first TO: Ellen Louise Hankinson and place for most career steals FORT WAYNE - Wood- Please be advised that Randol Wendt of 102 Glen W. Putnam at Wayne Trace. Sinn totals lan battled with host Con- Diamond Drive has filed a variance request LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 625 N. 291 and moves past former cordia into overtime before with the Village of Antwerp requesting that Water Street, Paulding, Ohio 45879 record holder Natalie Da- the host Lady Cadets held the required 5 foot side and rear setback be Please take notice that an amend- vis who held the mark with on in the extra session for amended to allow him to place privacy fencing ed complaint has been filed in the 288. Sinn also finished the a 46-44 victory in girls bas- on the north side and rear property line. above-captioned action against Ellen day with eight rebounds and ketball action last week. L. Hankinson, et.al. seeking a foreclo- sure of tax liens and a public sale of eight assists. Concordia jumped in A variance public hearing has been set for real property owned by Ellen Louise The Raiders also placed front 10-5 at the end of one Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Hankinson, to pay delinquent real es- Katrina Stoller and Miriam period before Woodlan out- at the Depot, 503 W. River Street to receive any tate taxes owed by them. Sinn in double figures with scored the Cadets 13-10 in The real property in question is situ- opposition and/or comment on this request ated in the Village of Paulding, and the Stoller finishing with 12 and the second stanza to slice State of Ohio and more fully described Sinn adding 11. Rounding the deficit to 20-18 at the Detailed information may be viewed at the as follows: out the Raiders scoring was midway point. Village Administrator’s Office located at the Lot Number Two (2) of Barnes Gracie Shepherd with eight After each team scored Depot, 503 W. River, Antwerp, Ohio 45813. Subdivision of Lots in the Village of points along with seven re- 11 points in the third quar- bounds followed by Rachel ter to give Concordia a 31- Stoller chipping in five and 29 lead going to the final VILLAGE OF ANTWERP PUBLIC NOTICES Christina Graham with one period, the Lady Warriors SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE General Code, Section 11681 Revised Code, Section 2329.26 The Council of the Village of Antwerp passed ORDINANCE NO. 2020- point. bucketed nine points in the 01 on January 15, 2020, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING Wayne Trace shot 25-60 fourth period compared to THE STATE OF OHIO, THE VILLAGE FISCAL OFFICER TO TRANSFER $10,928.25 FROM from the floor for 42 percent the Cadets’ seven to send PAULDING COUNTY: THE GENERAL FUND TO THE SEVERANCE PAY RESERVE FUND, and hit just 12-22 from the the game into an extra ses- LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, Plaintiff, AND DECLARING THE SAME AN EMERGENCY.” This Ordinance charity stripe for a 55 per- sion tied at 38-38. vs. authorizes the Fiscal Officer to transfer $10,928.25 from the General cent clip. Miller City con- However, Concordia re- Fund to the Severance Pay Fund to accumulate necessary resources nected on 18-52 for 35 per- sponded in the overtime by BRANDI N. KELLER, ET AL., Defendants, for payment of accumulated benefits as may be appropriate and pay- cent and 13-17 from the foul outscoring Woodlan 8-6 to Case No. CI 19 153 able in 2020. line for 76 percent. wrap up the two-point vic- Pursuant to an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the East door of the Courthouse in the Village of Paulding, in the above The Council of the Village of Antwerp passed ORDINANCE NO. 2020- Miller City was led in tory. scoring by Abi Lammers LonDynn Betts paced named County, on Thursday, the 5th day of March, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., the real estate 02 on January 15, 2020, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING located at: with 18 followed by Natalie the Lady Cadets with 15 THE VILLAGE FISCAL OFFICER TO TRANSFER $7,500.00 FROM 307 Main Street, Oakwood, Ohio 45873 Koenig adding 17. Rebound- points while Chanteese THE GENERAL FUND TO THE STREET LIGHTING FUND, AND DE- Parcel Numbers: 10-16S-035-00 and 10-16S-055-00 ing was virtually even with Craig bucketed 14 for Con- CLARING THE SAME AN EMERGENCY.” This Ordinance authorizes A full legal description of this property is on record at the Paulding County Engi- the Fiscal Officer to transfer $7,500.00 from the General Fund to the the Raiders collecting 44 to cordia. Grace Hedtke (sev- neer’s Office located in the basement of the Courthouse. Street Lighting Fund to provide necessary revenue to pay the street 43 for the Wildcats. In the en), C.C. Calloway (five), Said premises appraised at Thirty-nine Thousand and No/100 ($39,000.00) Dollars lighting expenses. turnover department the Rhaya Kaschinske (three) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount on the first sale date. Wildcats totaled 22 to just and Annaka Nelson (two) In the event this property does not sell on the above date, a second sale will be held The Council of the Village of Antwerp passed ORDINANCE NO. 2020- on the 12th day of March, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. On this date, there will be no minimum 03 on January 15, 2020, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING 12 for Wayne Trace. completed the scorers for The Wayne Trace Junior Concordia. bid. THE VILLAGE FISCAL OFFICER TO TRANSFER $114,000.00 FROM The purchaser will be responsible for any costs, allowances, and taxes which the THE GENERAL FUND TO THE POLICE FUND, AND DECLARING Varsity fell to Miller City Craig also had eight re- proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. THE SAME AN EMERGENCY.” This Ordinance authorizes the Fiscal 36-15. bounds for Concordia with The appraisal of this property was completed without an interior inspection. Neither Officer to transfer $114,000.00 from the General Fund to the Police Kaschinske adding three the Sheriff’s Office nor the appraisers are responsible for the condition of the property Fund to provide necessary funding for the operations of the police de- RAIDERS FALL TO KALIDA boards, three assists and at the time the purchaser takes possession. partment. BY 14 four steals. Calloway also Purchasers are advised they have no legal right to access this property until the had four boards, three as- Sheriff’s Deed has been filed with the Paulding County Recorder’s Office. The Council of the Village of Antwerp passed ORDINANCE NO. 2020- TERMS OF SALE: Ten percent down on day of the sale with the balance to be paid By: Joe Shouse, Sports sists and a steal while Hedt- before the deed is issued. 05 on January 15, 2020, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ke also dished out three as- PERSONNEL MANUAL FOR THE VILLAGE OF ANTWERP, OHIO, Writer The successful bidder will have 30 days from the sale date to obtain an examination INCLUDING ANY AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO AND ALL AP- HAVILAND - The Raid- sists. of title at their expense, if so desired. Should such examination disclose the title to be PLICABLE STATEMENTS ATTACHED THERETO, FOR CALENDAR ers welcomed Kalida to the Woodlan was led by Ad- unmarketable by any defect in the court proceedings or the existence of any outstand- dison Bayman, who scored ing interest rendering the title unmarketable, the successful bidder has 30 days to YEAR 2020, AND DECLARING THE SAME AN EMERGENCY.” This Palace Saturday night and file a written motion requesting the sale shall be set aside. If the court finds the title Ordinance adopts the Personnel Manual for the Village of Antwerp for for the first seven minutes a game high 24 points. Taya Kitzmiller and Alicia Mc- unmarketable, the court will refuse to confirm the sale or fix a reasonable time, not to calendar year 2020. of the opening quarter it exceed 90 days, within which the defect of title may be corrected. looked like the Raiders Mahon each bucketed six Taxes shall be prorated to the date of the sale and paid from the sale proceeds. The publication of the Ordinances is by summary only. The complete markers with Evah Smith Sheriff Jason K. Landers text of the Ordinances may be obtained or viewed at the office of the would have their way. Build- ing an early double-digit adding four while Dakotah Paulding County, Ohio Village of Antwerp Fiscal Officer located at 118North Main Street, An- Krohn and Kate Menden- www.pauldingohsheriff.com twerp, Ohio. lead the Raiders quickly saw their advantage slip away. hall had two each. Carrie L. Davis, Attorney for Plaintiff PAGE 14 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 4, 2020 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] TAKING THE PULSE OF OHIO FARMERS riculture industry, Inwood “There are many different WINTER GARRISON AT OLD scorers with 27 point and he and Jackson-Smith are enour- considerations to be made FORT also had 14 rebounds. aging everyone contacted to because of the unique nature Score by the Quarter: respond, if at all possible. of this crop,” Hall said. “This Living History: Winter New Haven – 17 17 12 12 Survey results will be is not like a typical grain Garrison, 1812; Saturday, = 58 available later this year and contract.” February 22, 10:00am – Columbia City – 5 14 17 17 will be shared with farmers, Contracts need to be clear 5:00pm = 53 farm organizations, state on who’s responsible if the A winter posting at a fron- agencies, and policymak- harvested plant tests over the tier Fort was never an easy LADY ACES FALL TO ers. Results will also guide THC limit, Hall said. A con- task. Soldiers had to chop BULLDOGS CFAES researchers and pro- tract with a buyer likely will wood to stay warm and cook gram leaders with CFAES’ specify the field where hemp their own meals. Natives were On Thursday night, Hicks- Ohio State University Exten- will be grown. Hemp grown always around in 1812 and ville hosted the Edgerton sion outreach arm in building for CBD oil cannot be with- many could not be trusted Lady Bulldogs for girls bas- a more vibrant, prosperous in one mile of any medical to be friendly. Visit with the ketball. Edgerton is a tough farm economy and farm pop- marijuana plants because of soldiers and feel what it was team and played hard against ulation. the risk of cross-pollination like to live in a frontier Fort the Lady Aces. Edgerton won that could spike the THC during the winter. by a big margin in this game, OHIO HEMP GROWERS: levels in the CBD plants, The Fort will be open to Hicksville 12, Edgerton 25 TREAD SLOWLY Hall said. the public: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 Score by the Quarter: Extreme weather, trade ers not only about their farm “If the plants test over the p.m. on Saturday, February Hicksville – 0 6 2 4 = 12 tensions, declining prices, businesses, but also about THC limit, who’s responsi- 22. Admission: Freewill do- Edgerton – 8 7 6 4 = 25 lack of access to health care, how farming trends are af- ble for the loss of that crop?” nation. For more informa- Varsity action started off and urban sprawl. fecting the well-being of their Hall said. tion, tune to AM 1640 Old strong for the Lady Bulldogs. To get a better handle on households and communi- A farmer’s contract with Fort Radio or go to: www. They led the first half, 28-11. how Ohio farm families are ties. a buyer should specify that, oldfortwayne.org or call (260) Hicksville got a 2nd wind in adapting to these challenges, The persistent spring rain she said. 437-2836. The Old Fort is lo- the 3rd quarter narrowing researchers at The Ohio State last year created the state’s Before any contracts are cated at 1201 Spy Run Ave the score margin slightly, and University will be asking worst planting year on re- signed, a prospective hemp Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Park- continuing that pace into the farmers to share their expe- cord. That, plus a significant grower should thorough- ing is available at Headwaters 4th quarter, leading the scor- riences through a new state- increase in international tar- Got a hankering to grow ly investigate the financial and Lawton Parks. ing. This was just not enough wide survey this February. iffs on American agricultural hemp? standing and background About Historic Fort to chip in a win for the Lady The 2020 Ohio Farm goods and a spike in prices Consider the gamble: The of any company the farmer Wayne, Inc.: Founded in Aces. Edgerton takes home a Poll will gather information for hay and other forages crop could generate hun- plans to contract with, Hall 2004, Historic Fort Wayne is a win: 49-42. about the current well-being made farming particularly dreds, even thousands, of said. Non-Profit Organization that Score by the Quarter: of different types of farmers challenging last year. As a dollars per acre. Or, quite “We’ve already seen some manages the Old Fort in Fort Hicksville – 6 5 12 19 = 42 across the state, including result, knowing how farmers possibly, nothing at all. fly-by-night type companies Wayne, IN. Our goal is to ed- Edgerton – 15 13 7 14 = 49 any changes they might be are dealing with these hur- The market price for CBD spring up and leave a grow- ucate the community about Scorers of the Game: seeing. The questionnaire will dles has become especially oil, which is derived from er empty-handed,” she said. Historic Fort Wayne and its Hicksville – Schroeder 13, provide an opportunity for important. hemp flowers, has declined “Whenever there is a lot of significance to the Northwest Crall 8, Slattery 6, Bergman 5, farmers to share their views “Our hope is to better un- recently because of an over- money to be made on some- Territory, the State of Indi- Villena 4, Phillips 2, I Smith with researchers at Ohio derstand how farmers who supply on the market. Farm- thing, we see that.” ana, and the United States 2, Monroe 2 State’s College of Food, Agri- raise different crops and ers in some states are await- How much money can during the 17th and 18th Edgerton – Cape 23, Siebe- cultural, and Environmental market in different ways have ing payment for hemp they be made from hemp grown centuries through interactive naler 12, Picillo 8, Leppelmei- Sciences (CFAES) and state been affected, and how we can grew but could not sell. Some for CBD oil is unclear in the programming. We are a 100% er 3, Moreni policymakers about a range best help them through those other growers are finding it current market given the volunteer organization. Most of issues. The survey will be challenges,” said Shoshanah can be very easy for hemp to oversupply, said Brad Berge- of our events are free to the OWENS OUTLASTS #12 mailed in early February to Inwood, a CFAES assistant exceed the legal limit of 0.3% furd, a CFAES horticulture public. All programming is COLUMBUS STATE a random sample of 3,000 professor. THC; when this happens, the specialist. funded by private and corpo- farmers. It has been over a decade When CBD oil prices plants must be destroyed. rate donations. By: Chris Schmidbauer, “We know Ohio farmers since a scientific, statewide were at their peak, $45,000 “Don’t jump in,” said Peg- Sports Information Direc- often feel over-surveyed and poll was conducted in Ohio to $65,000 per acre was pos- gy Hall, an agricultural and NEW HAVEN BOYS tor have limited time. However, on these types of issues. Ohio sible, but in 2019, prices have resource law field specialist BASKETBALL TAKES TWO Toledo, OH – The Ow- we also know that decisions has a diverse agriculture in- dropped 60% to 80%, Berge- for Ohio State University ens Express Women’s team are being made by local, state, dustry, and the survey is de- furd said. At the same time, Extension, the outreach arm New Haven beat Con- jumped out to a seven point and national policymakers signed to help researchers the cost of planting and har- of The Ohio State University cordia in High School Boys lead after the first period, without a good grounding and leaders better understand vesting hemp for CBD oil is College of Food, Agricultur- Varsity Basketball on January and they would go on to beat in the realities farmers face,” the challenges different types high, ranging from $10,000 al, and Environmental Sci- 28th, 61-52. Columbus State on Saturday said Doug Jackson-Smith, a of farmers face. To ensure to $15,000 per acre, he said. ences (CFAES). New Haven scorers: 73-63. CFAES professor. the results represent the full “That’s part of why I feel “There are a lot of lawsuits Latham – 20pts, 12reb, The Express would lead The survey will ask farm- breadth of Ohio’s diverse ag- uneasy about this crop,” he already, and we can learn 3stls; Lewis – 15pts, 5reb, 4as- 24-17 after shooting nearly from those if we proceed said. sists; Williams – 11pts, 8reb, Beginning in 2014, uni- 60% from the field. Owens OPEN HOUSE - YOU MUST SEE IT with caution.” 3assists would extend their lead to Now that it’s legal to grow versities and private compa- Score by the Quarter: 829 Greenbriar Avenue in Homestead Acres, Paulding, OH. nies could grow hemp if the eight at the break, leading 42- hemp in Ohio, a lot of people New Haven – 12 16 18 15 34 at halftime. Shyah Wheel- are interested in growing the state where they were located = 61 applied for a license. Ohio er would score 23 points in crop, particularly to turn it Concordia – 8 9 21 14 = 52 the first half to help pace the into CBD oil, lured by high was not among the states On Saturday, New Haven that did so. As a result, it was Express in the first half. profit potential. beat Columbia City in High Despite getting into foul But the risks of growing not legal to grow here until School Boys Varsity Bas- late last year just after the trouble in the third, the Ex- hemp should be carefully ketball, 58-53. The Bulldogs press would still extend their weighed against the possible federal government made it move to 4-1 in the conference legal for any state to grow it. lead. Owens would push their profits, said Hall, who was and 11-5 overall after a hard lead to 14 points after a pair of February 16, 2020 - 1:00-2:30 pm among the speakers at the “That might have been a fought victory over Columbia good thing Ohio didn’t get layups from Whitney Thames “Growing Hemp in Ohio” City. Thomas Latham led all and Allison Finch. Columbus Built 2005, large 1.5 lots, asking $199,000 conference sponsored by in on hemp earlier,” Berge- Ranch, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage, CFAES in Wooster on Jan furd said. PAULDING CO., OH | LAND AUCTION shed, new deck, and many upgrades... 24. Some hemp farmers in Anyone who does decide other states are still trying to TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 • 6PM If you have questions please call to grow hemp should work sell the crop they harvested, he said. 119± Acres Offered in 4 Individual Tracts, Bob & Heather Miller - 419-376-0955 with an attorney regarding the terms of the contracts “In Ohio, we didn’t cash Combinations, & as a Whole with both the seed company in on the early gold rush of as well as the company that hemp, but now we can sit The Paulding County will buy the harvested crop, back and learn from some of Hall said. the problems states that did Veterans’ Service Of ce Having a contract be- are facing.” For more informa- • Tillable Land • Hunting & Recreation • Potential Building Site The Paulding County Veteran’s Service Of ce is dedicated tween the farmer and the tion about growing hemp, AUCTION SITE: Grant’s Catering • 503 East Canal St., Antwerp, OH to aiding Paulding County veterans and their families in time seed or seedling provider is see go.osu.edu/hemptips. PROPERTY LOCATION (CRANE TWP, SECTION 7): At the intersection of C-315 of need. critical to protect the farmer CFAES will host a hemp & C192, & C-220, just ¼ mile west of C-73. There are two basic services the agency provides: should something go amiss with the plants, Hall said. If production and marketing 1 – Emergency Financial Assistance – Provide short term opportunities workshop on TRACT 1 - 26.5± ACRES: Approx. 900’ of road frontage on C-315. Soils are  nancial assistance to eligible veterans and their families the purchased seeds produce male plants instead of female Ohio State’s Columbus cam- predominantly latty silty clay w/ some Fulton loam to the back. This tract can’t be who demonstrate a need. This includes, but is not limited plants, they can’t be used for pus on Feb. 17 from 7–8:30 combined w/ any other tract. Must be purchased separately. to, food, gas, mortgage/rent and assistance with utility CBD oil. Female hemp plants p.m. at the Kunz-Brundige TRACT 2 - 69± ACRES: Approx. 1400’ of road frontage on C-315. It has Latty silty payments. produce the flowers that are Franklin County Extension clay w/ some areas of Nappanee silty clay in the back. 2 – Claims Assistance – Provide services for veterans and needed for CBD; male plants Building, 2548 Carmack There will be a 300’ foot area separating Tracts 1 & 2. other claimants for help with VA claims for any federal, just produce more seed. Road, Columbus, Ohio, at TRACT 3 - 14.5± ACRES (SWING TRACT): No road frontage & can only be state, or local bene ts. And if a plant comes from CFAES’ Waterman Agricul- purchased in combination w/ another tract or by adjacent land owner. Add this to We also provide reimbursement for the cost of a seed without the proper ge- tural and Natural Resourc- Tract 4 for a 23 acre mini farm w/ pasture or hay fields or add to Tract 3 to complete transportation to VA medical facilities in our area, or in the netics, it might be more apt to es Laboratory. For more the tillable acreage. case where the veteran cannot drive himself, we will provide produce more than the legal information, contact Peggy TRACT 4 - 8.5± ACRES: This tract lends itself to a very scenic potential building site. a driver. limit of 0.3% THC. A plant Hall at [email protected] or There is a higher elevation in the middle & overlooks 2 included wooded ravines. Our of ce hours are Tuesday thru Friday, with more than 0.3% THC 937-645-3123; or Lee Beers, Perfect location to view or hunt wildlife. Approx. 1300’ of road frontage on C-220. 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. is considered marijuana and OSU Extension educator, at INSPECTION DATE: JANUARY 28 • 4-6PM Arrangements can be made for after is illegal to grow in Ohio and [email protected] or 330- SELLER: Michael John Zielke | AUCTION MANAGER: Jerry Ehle of ce hours appointments some other states; therefore, 638-6783. #63198513759, #2013000026 Any questions, please call 419-399-8285 it must be destroyed. 866.340.0445 • 800.451.2709 • SchraderAuction.com

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God’s plan to get her where Thames had 11 points and 13 blade. Runs great. 567- professionals from across the 344-1321. In Paulding. he wanted her to be. She pres- globe are expected to attend. rebounds. Thames shot 5-10 SPRING ARBOR ents her inspirational story from the floor during the More than 2,600 nomi- UNIVERSITY FALL DEAN’S through this book, from the nations from organizations contest. Allison Finch would time she was born, her fam- score 14 points off the bench LIST of all sizes and in virtually HELP WANTED ily, her childhood experienc- every industry, hailing from as well. Finch was an efficient es, adulthood, trauma, PTSD, 7-12 from the floor while also Exactly 379 students The Village of Paulding is currently seeking an individual 48 nations, were evaluated in made the Dean’s list for the to fill a full-�me posi�on with its U�lity Department. and finally her faith in God. this year’s competition. Final- grabbing five rebounds. Tori Unpredictable by Honey Kopp would finish with 9 Fall 2019 semester at Spring ists were determined by the Arbor University. This posi�on is responsible for reading u�lity meters, Casper gives hope to readers points and 11 rebounds. performing road maintenance, parks maintenance, and average scores of more than Spring Arbor Univer- out there who are from dys- 180 professionals worldwide, Owens would shoot 41.7% street maintenance, and water and sewer line sity is a Christian liberal functional families and the working in seven specialized (30-72) from the floor as a maintenance. Requirements include a high school diploma author’s fortitude and faith team, while Columbus State arts university located in judging committees. Entries Spring Arbor, Michigan. or equivalent; the ability to li� up to 50 pounds; possess a will inspire readers to deal were considered in more than shot just 32.4% (24-74) from Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with tanker with their problems in a pos- the floor. The Express are now SAU offers more than 70 90 categories for custom- endorsement or the ability to obtain one within six (6) itive way. Honey Casper is 5-12 overall on the season and majors and programs to er service and contact cen- undergraduate students. As months. Job-related experience is a plus. Drug tes�ng is a honest and straightforward ter achievements, including It’s a a leader in adult and profes- condi�on of employment. Applica�ons will be available at when it comes to speaking Contact Center of the Year, sional studies, Spring Ar- the Village Office, 116 S. Main St., Paulding, Ohio, Monday- about her life and her person- Award for Innovation in Cus- bor University continues to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Applica�ons will be accepted un�l al experiences and it is pain- tomer Service, and Customer reach out to working adults February 17, 2020 or un�l the posi�on is filled. ful to read the trauma and Service Department of the abuse she had to go through. who wish to complete asso- The Village of Paulding is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Year; more than 60 catego- Seller’s ciate, bachelor’s or master’s Her story gives hope and her ries for sales and business degrees. 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Knowledge of medals in Las Vegas on Feb- The Paulding County Veterans’ Service Office with the author directly or ruary 28.” kitchen sanitation and safety. through their website and so- needs a driver to take veterans to VA appointments. Schedule: Part Time For more info, www.Ste- cial media pages. This is NOT a full time position. Agreeing to the • Physician Office Assistant vieAwards.com/Sales. position will put you on a list with another driver Professional individual to greet patients at the physician office to be called on an as needed basis. Must have a and perform various clerical and receptionist duties under the valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and a safe, supervision of the office physician/Nurse Practitioner. Includ Wanting to Buy ing but not limited to administrative, clerical and technical reliable vehicle. Pays .70/.80 cents per mile. tasks for the physician and other staff. Most trips are to Ft. Wayne VA or area doctors, but Requirements: CMA (Preferred), computer experience, basic Standing Timber! occasionally a veteran will need to go to Toledo, office and organizational skills. CONSCIENTIOUS TIMBER HARVESTER Ann Arbor, Lima, Dayton; Indianapolis or Marion, Schedule: PRN Indiana To apply, go online to www.pauldingcountyhospital.com, or apply in person at: SAWMILL OFFICE Contact Carol at 419-399-8285 Paulding County Hospital, or stop in at 810 E. Perry St., Paulding 1035 W. Wayne Street, Office hours are Tues-Fri, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm Paulding, OH 45879 517-254-4463 PAGE 16 – WEST BEND NEWS – FEBRUARY 4, 2020 Phone: 419-258-2000 • Email: [email protected] PAULDING FFA OFFICER TEAM ATTENDS HUNTINGTON to address these emerging TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR PAULDING health issues.” LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Like all people suffering COUNTY’S 2020 BICENTENNIAL KICKOFF illness, patients who may be affected by this virus should be treated with care and com- passion. 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PC RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION MEETING On February 12th, 2020, on Wednesday, February 12 The Paulding County Re- Paulding County Commis- at 6pm at the Branch Chris- tired Teachers Association sioner’s, along with other tian Church located at 109 N. will meet at the Vagabond dignitaries will be celebrating Main Street on the square in Village on Monday, Febru- the Bicentennial of Paulding Paulding. ary 10, at 9:30 for coffee and County with a ceremony to Tickets for the event are conversation. There will be formally launch the county’s free and can be picked up at no business meeting and no 200th birthday year. the Paulding County Com- reservations are needed. All Ohio Governor Mike missioner’s office located in retired teachers and other DeWine will be the featured the Courthouse, but seating retired school employees are speaker, along with other is limited so you must have a invited to attend. Donations county leaders involved with ticket in order to attend. Fol- for local food pantries and for the Bicentennial Celebration lowing the ceremony, guests the Paulding County Retired who plan to discuss the past, will then be invited over to Teachers Scholarship Fund present, and future of what the Paulding County Court- Pictured here is 9 Paulding FFA officers who attended Huntington Leadership Conference: will be appreciated. makes Paulding County such house where a large-scale gal- Front row L to R Baylee March, Olivia Stallard, Middle Row Paige Jones, Jaylyn McCloud, a great place to live. lery of past and present pho- Sydney Reineck and Jordyn Merriman. Back Row Colton Howell, Jonathan Reinhard and WINE & CHEESE TASTING The Bicentennial Open- tographs will be on display. Riley Noffsinger. EVENT @ JPHS ing Ceremony will be held By: Reporter, Paige Jones riculture and then the sched- leadership exercises taught On Thursday, January ule for the day. He then pulled chapter officers to develop a The John Paulding His- p.m. Doors will open at 6:00 23rd, 9 members of the Pauld- a current student and alumni stronger team working to- torical Society will be bring- ing FFA officer team attended member onto the stage and gether to lead. p.m. Raffle and door prizes ing in 2020 with The Roaring will be available and a live Like West Bend the annual FFA Leadership they told of all the Hunting- Lastly they were spoken to 20s at their annual Wine and Summit at Huntington Uni- ton agriculture had done for by keynote speaker, Mrs. Beth auction at the end of the eve- News on Cheese Tasting event. Come ning. For information call versity. them. Archer, Executive Director and join in the fun! The event FACEBOOK When they arrived they Then two faculty members at Agri Institute. She spoke Lyn Collis at 419-263-8486, sells out quickly and tickets Donna Greear at 419-769- took a tour of Huntington’s came to the stage and talked about “Leading in an Age of are limited, so don’t wait to & receive regular updates campus. Then they were first about the new things that will Opportunity.” The officers 0114, Amy Borkosky at 614- get yours! This is your chance 581-9165, or Holly Rupp at as to what is happening greeted by Mr. Nate Perry, co- be added to the agriculture learned a lot at the Leadership to sample various wines from ordinator of Ag Operations at program. 3 Indiana state offi- Summit and are excited to at- 419-388-6090 or stop out to throughout the week. Leisure Time Winery in Na- the museum on Tuesdays Huntington, who discussed cers then took all students to tend again next year! poleon, and meats/cheeses his hopes for the future of ag- do leadership exercises. The from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Ebels Butcher Shop in This is a fundraising event Grover Hill. and all proceeds go to the RESULTS OF TWO On Monday, Jan. 27, cal health departments and The event will take place health care providers and will JPHS museum! Hope to see OHIO 2019 NOVEL the Butler County General at the museum on Saturday, YOU there! CORONAVIRUS TESTS Health District reported that keep you apprised of this ev- February 22 starting at 7:00 COME BACK NEGATIVE two students who had recent- er-changing situation,” said ly traveled to China met CDC ODH Director Dr. Amy Ac- ton, MD, MPH. “It’s also im- The Ohio Department of criteria for further testing and evaluation after exhibit- portant to remember that the Health (ODH), the Butler Centers for Disease Control County General Health Dis- ing respiratory symptoms at the Miami University Student and Prevention say the risk trict and Miami University of the general U.S. population announced that test results Health Services Center. The two students have been isolat- contracting the novel corona- from two students at Miami virus is low.” University in Butler County ed since then. “While we are pleased The novel coronavirus is for the 2019 novel coronavi- primarily spread through rus are negative. There are no to announce these results are negative, we continue respiratory droplets, which other persons under investi- means to become infected, gation in Ohio. to remain vigilant. We are working closely with our lo- people generally must be within six feet of someone Antwerp Ball Association… who is contagious and have droplets land on them. Symp- toms of coronavirus appear 305 S. Main St. within two to 14 days after Antwerp,OH 45813 exposure and include fever, cough, runny nose and diffi- culty breathing. There is cur- HEALTH FAIR 102 N. Main Street, rently no vaccine to prevent Payne,OH 45880 2019-nCoV infection. FOUR SATURDAYS. FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS. 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