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VOLUME 5 – ISSUE 12 Serving All of Paulding County and Surrounding Areas - 419-258-2000 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2009
WOODBURN CHAMBER PATTY RICKELS RETIRES ACAC GIRLS ALL CON- PAULDING PUTNAM ELECTRIC ANNOUNCES BEGINS FROM VAGABOND RESTAU- FERENCE TEAM MEM- THIS SEASON’S PLAYERS OF THE GAME! RANT Several business owners BERS ANNOUNCED have met over the last year By: Sue Knapp to organize a new Chamber Th ese are the Woodlan Patty Rickels has accom- of Commerce for the city of girls selected to play on the plished something not many Woodburn. Th e meetings ACAC Girls Basketball All- people can claim. She is re- take place at City Hall on Conference teams for the tiring aft er working 51 years the second Th ursday of each 2008-09 season: at the Vagabond Restaurant st month at 7:00 p.m. Everyone 1 Team All-Conference: on US 24 between Antwerp is invited to attend, individu- Taylor Carver, Sophomore and Defi ance. Another nd als as well as business own- 2 Team All-Conference: event for Patty is that her ers. Th e next meeting will be Bethanny Hogue, Senior; 70th birthday was on March on April 9, 2009. Plan to at- KARL WERLING CEL- Cassie Kayser, Senior EBRATE 90 YEARS 24. Her offi cial retiring date tend and bring all your ideas is March 27. of how this organization can LOS GALLITOS CLOS- Karl Werling of Pauld- Patty and her husband, further the growth of the Don, is looking forward to ‘Smallest City in Indiana’. ing, will be celebrating his ING FOR RENOVATION 90th birthday at the end of camping this summer. WT Players of the Game – Pictured (l-r) Tevin Hale, Sara Patty and Don have two Los Gallitos in Paulding KEERAN ACCEPTED this month! He would love Priest, Arthur Stoller, Renee Bidlack, Derrick Baksa, Kacee to celebrate with all of his sons and a daughter, grand- is under new ownership and Hockenberry, Caleb Davis. Not pictured: Justin Davis. TO BLUFFTON U. family, friends, acquain- children and one great- will be closed for renovations tances, and past customers! granddaughter. starting at 2:00 p.m. on March His children will be host- If you have visited Patty 27 and will reopen on April 2 ing an open house for him at the Vagabond you have at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Edu- heard about her much-loved cation Center, 417 North dog, Lucky, and cat, Cindy PC FARM BUREAU & Main Street, Paulding on Ann. She has a passion for PC EXT. OFFICE HOSTS March 29 from 2:00 to 4:00 animals. INFORMATIONAL MEETING Patty will be missed by p.m. Punch and cake will CONCERNING THE HUMANE be served. Karl has six chil- the Vagabond staff and they all wish her well. SOCIETY OF THE UNITED dren: Kathy (Owen) Haney STATES of Springfi eld; Janice (Gary) Lipp of Paulding; David WWII LISTING FOR V.E.T.S. MEMORIAL Th e Paulding County (Brenda) Werling of Albu- Farm Bureau and Th e Pauld- querque, NM; Ellen (Arvin) ing County Extension Offi ce Grimm of Fort Wayne; Lisa Th is is the fi rst list of names that we have for the will be hosting a meeting to AHS Players of the Game – Pictured (l-r) Megan Koppen- Werling of Convoy; and Ann help educate the public about Katie Keeran, daughter of (Brian) Miller of Paulding. memorial. We will be pub- hofer, Adam Taylor, Kelsey Bashore, TJ Short, Jessier Ar- Don & Sara Keeran and a se- lishing them weekly (alpha- the Humane Society of the nold Th ere are 14 grandchildren, United States, sometimes re- nior at Paulding High School, 14 great-grandchildren and betically) beginning with has been accepted at Blufft on the World War II Veterans. ferred to as HSUS. Th is orga- three more on the way! nization was responsible for University to major in Physi- Please come and celebrate If you see any names that cal Education and Health in are not correct please notify the passing of Proposition 2 with Karl. He would love to in California which will pro- the Fall of 2009. Katie recent- see you and reminisce about us so we can correct our re- ly tried out for and made the cords. hibit cages for laying hens, old times! Th e family re- gestation crates for sows, and Cheerleading Squad for the quests no gift s please. Daniel J. Anderson, Lou- 2009 Football Season is G. Armstrong, Robert L. veal crates. Th ey have now ap- Armstrong, Wilbur R. Ar- proached Ohio as one of their nold, Charles O. Babcock, next target states. Th is can se- 20 FAMILY GARAGE SALE Wayne E. Babcock, Virgil verely impact Ohio Agricul- W. Balser, Norvel E. Banks, ture due to the fact that Ohio currently ranks 2nd nationally Rain or Shine, We’re Inside! Russell P. Beerbower, Mer- th ton J. Bell, Julius Beregs- in egg production and 10 in Saturday, March 28, 9:00 - 2:00 pm zazi, Frank Berenyi, Lynn pork production. D. Bickard, Joseph F. Biddle, Join Dave White, Senior Director for Policy Research PHS Players of the Game – Pictured (l-r) Devan Bermejo, at the Family Life Center, Carl O. Billman, Melvin B. Brady Schroeder and Bryant Troyer Billman, Rex D. Billman, and Development for the Church of the Nazarene John O. Bissell, Robert H. Ohio Farm Bureau to learn Paulding-Putnam Elec- the WKSD announcers dur- more about who this orga- Bissell, Roy O. Bissell, War- tric Cooperative and WKSD ing their radio broadcast. 210 Dooley Drive, Paulding nization is, what they have ren H. Bissell, Frank W. 99.7 recently recognized Paulding-Putnam appreci- Bliss, Freeman T. Boger, done in other states, and how to fi ght against what they members of the Wayne Trace ates the sacrifi ces that our Donald E. Boyce, Harry High School, Paulding High local athletes make in order F0& Bradley, William H. Brad- want to do to Ohio Agricul- ture on March 24 from 11:00 School, and Antwerp High to excel in their sport. ley, Joseph H. Buerkle School basketball teams for Need to checkout a 1906190*+%#)1754+2 Our mailing address is: a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Pauld- ing County Extension Offi ce. outstanding performance. back issue? Visit www. Antwerp V.ET.S, PO BOX Th e players are chosen by westbendnews.net 24+.ELXFNNM 742, Antwerp, OH 45813. Lunch will be provided by Coopers. '2#46UJUGN#/'6740UEEUGN2/ Please RSVP by Friday We Buy Old Gold March 20th to the Paulding • Roofi ng You can sign up at the Paulding County Farm Bureau Offi ce • Complete Tearoffs County Hospital Information Desk $45 TURN YOUR OLD GOLD 800-260-3499 or farmbu@ • Fully Insured with a check made out to Sue Beck, embarqmail.com • Free Estimates or send your check to Sue Beck, P.O. 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But notice in verse 11, it PAULDING COUNTY HOS- Brown Funeral Home, Hicks- variety of homemade soups the prodigal son exercised his says every tongue should con- PITAL ADMISSIONS AND ville on Wednesday, March with hot dogs, hot chicken greatest act of freedom—the fess that Jesus Christ is Lord. DISMISSALS 25, 2009 from 2:00–5:00 and sandwiches, sloppy joes, freedom to go home. Like the Jesus is Lord of all, there is no 6:00–8:00 p.m. with a prayer chips, dessert and a variety bird on the ship, he returned room for anyone else. Admissions: service at 8:00 p.m. Burial of beverages. Th ere will be a home to the “ship.” For the Also read Matthew 28:18, 3/16 – Inez Rose, Paulding will be at St. Isadore Cem- free will off ering to help the prodigal, the home that at one Acts 2:36 and I Peter 3:22, in 3/17 – Richard King, Oak- etery, Delaware Bend. youth fund camps and mis- time had seemed like his pris- each of these books of the Bible wood Memorial contributions sion trips this summer. Th e on was now his refuge. we read that Jesus as Lord has 3/19 – Ralph Long, Ant- may be made to the Donor’s Middle Creek United Meth- I wonder what “ship” you all rule and authority, there werp Choice. Online condolences odist Church is located one are considering abandoning is none left for someone else. Dismissals: may be made at www. mile south and one mile east right now. Perhaps you are You may ask why was Jesus 3/16 – Marilyn Gribble, smithbrownfuneralhome. of Grover Hill on CR 24. restless and feel constrained born? Answer: to save people Grover Hill com. by your marriage. Perhaps throughout the world, people 3/20 – Richard King, Oak- WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE FLY- you feel like throwing in the of all nations, Matthew 1:21. wood; Inez Rose, Paulding THANK YOU ING THE COOP towel on your job. Maybe you Acts 3:22-23, Hebrews 5:8-9; 3/21 – Ralph Long, Ant- By: Pastor Joel DeSelm, are tempted to abandon your these two scripture verses tells werp I would like to thank ev- Woodburn Missionary ethics, morals, and integrity us that all mankind is to hear eryone who came to the view- Church and go off half-cocked on His voice and obey His will. BOY SCOUTS OF ANTWERP Rita Marie Shininger, 88, some lark. Acts 4:12 tells us, that the only ing and funeral for my wife, Arctic explorer Bob RECYCLING THIS SATUR- of Cecil, died Sunday morn- Lisa. One word of caution: don’t. way we can have salvation is Bartlett shares an interesting DAY ing March 22, 2009 at Hicko- Words cannot explain story in the book, Horns and For like the prodigal and the through Jesus and being obe- ry Creek of Hicksville. how much my family and I bird on the ocean, you’ll dis- dient to what He tells us to do; Halos. It seems that he and Th e Boy Scouts of Ant- She was born March 3, welcomed every person, card his fellow explorers were on cover that fulfi llment is not also read John 14:6. 1921 the daughter of Anthony and gift . You’ll never know found in running away, but Th ere is so much more that werp will be hosting a recy- a summer expedition where cling day on Saturday, March and Rose (Burns) Willitzer in how much that means until they had gathered a selection in returning “home” to that can be said about the King of Defi ance County Ohio. your standing in that position which you know to be true. Kings and the Lord of Lords, 28, 2009. Th ey will be at the of native birds. Antwerp Fire Hall from 9:00 She was united in mar- with your wife and mother. Th e birds were kept caged for surely as I have shown you riage to Paul Shininger on Anyone who knew Lisa ONE LORD EPHESIANS 4:5 He is the one, the only one. Yes, to 11:00 a.m. but were well cared for dur- Th e recyclables that the April 28, 1945. He preceded also knows she stepped into ing the long voyage across the By: James Potter, Oakwood He is my savior, is he yours? Je- her in death in 1990. heaven on February 26. Our Church of Christ sus loves you and so do I. For Boy Scouts accept are: card- ocean. One day a particularly board, glass, newspaper in She was a homemaker, greatest peace is knowing we restless bird escaped from Today, let each of us look Bible questions call (419) 399- mother and farmer’s wife. She will see her again. into the Bible to see what is 5022 or (419) 393- 4775. brown bags, and aluminum its cage and took off in fl ight and steel cans. enjoyed genealogy, crochet- I want to thank Shawn over the ocean. being said about one Lord. ing, noodle making, crypto- and Michelle Dooley. I have “Well, that bird is lost,” Today the world worships and “HOW TO START A GAR- grams, word puzzles and known them both for a long recognizes many lords. Bud- You’re Invited thought the crew. But before DEN” PRESENTED BY Payne Knights of Columbus Council #3617 spending time at the Paulding time and I can tell you the the end of the day, much to dha has infl uenced millions MASTER GARDENERS AT Senior Center. care and the love they show their surprise, they saw that of people; Mohammed (Islam) COOPER COMMUNITY Fish Fry She was a member of St. is real. same bird fl ying back toward also has many followers. Just (All you can eat) Isadore Parrish–Th e Bend Th ank you all for every- about any number of worship- LIBRARY the ship at a rapid pace. Master Gardeners, Phil where she participated in the thing, Looking spent and breath- ers today are involved in some Divine Mercy Rosary Altar Society. and Diane Sherry, will be Catholic Church Hall —Jerry Morrow and less, the little bird dropped type of movement such as Ju- Payne, Ohio She is survived by three Family daism, Bahaism, Confucian- presenting a class on “How to upon the deck of the ship and Start a Garden” at the Cooper daughters: Rose Rodney of p surrendered itself. It had real- ism, Shintoism, and the list Van Wert, Connie (Joe) Ad- goes on and on. But the Bible Community Library, branch FRIDAY ized that the ship was the only of Paulding County Library ams and Roxie (Bob) Tim- YOUTH GROUP WILL HOST way to get across the deep teaches of only one Lord; read APRIL 3, 2009 brook both of Hicksville; four I Timothy 6:15. on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:00 FUNDRAISER LUNCH wide ocean. It no longer saw in the Community Room. Serving from 5-7 pm sons: Tony (Beth) of Sher- the ship as a prison but as a Read in Luke 1:30-33 about wood, Dick (Barb) of Defi - the angel appearing to Mary Topics will include loca- Meal includes our Delicious Fish, Scalloped Th e Middle Creek United refuge. tion, equipment, composting Potatoes, French Fries, Green Beans, Cole ance, Bill (Carolyn) of Fort and telling her she would be Slaw, Fruit Cocktail, Roll and Drink Methodist Church would like Interesting story. Like that and amendments, seed start- Wayne, and Allen of Cecil; 21 to invite everyone for a Sun- bird, it seems there comes the mother of Jesus, the one grandchildren; and 13 great- and true Lord. Th en in Luke ing, cultivating and harvest. 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Like before, half dozen renters since then. By: Stan Jordan Room’ it has to be true. all these things are by reserva- If you have any old pictures Th e other night we had an See Ya! tion only. of that building, Kirk would electrical power outage here in Kirk Hopkins of the like to use them. You can drop our neck of the woods. No one NOW READ THIS A.C.D.C. has asked me to ask it off at Th e West Bend News. seemed to know what caused By: Stan Jordan you folks, my friends and read- Th e next meeting will be this power failure, but this is the On Wednesday night I at- ers, if anyone has an old pic- April 15, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at explanation that I received from tended a meeting of the Ant- ture of the Ice Cream Depot the Essen House. the Card Room in Antwerp. werp Alumni Reunion of 2009. A man was fi shing in the Tony Langham was the chair- CLAY ALLISON Vega came to town wanting to Maumee River just east of the man for the evening and done a By: Stan Jordan know about the lynching. Power Dam. He landed a 57 fi ne job of explaining what has KLOPFENSTEIN REPAIR Clay Allison was born Rob- Cruz Vega’s uncle, named pound yellow tail catfi sh. He had been done and yet to be done. ert Clay Allison, September 2, Griego, went into the Lambert to run home and get his camera Again this year the A.C.D.C. is AUTO•TRUCK•FARM•INDUSTRIAL 1840. He was the fourth of nine Hotel and ran into Allison and and take a couple of pictures of sponsoring the aff air. Major & Minor Repairs • Complete Vehicle Maintenance this wall hanger and then turn children to Jeremiah Allison accused him of involvement in Christy Williamson is the AC Service & Repair and Martha R. Brown Allison. the lynching. Aft er a few words him back into the water. treasurer and reported that His father was a Presbyte- Griego pulled his iron and Al- He tied the catfi sh to a power it will pretty much follow the Diesel Service • Complete Engine Rebuilding rian minister and also worked lison pulled his hog leg and pole that was nearby. He secured same outline as three years DOT Inspections • ASE Certified Staff the cattle and sheep business shot Greigo twice, killing him. it with a good strong lanyard. ago. around Waynesboro, Tennes- Allison was charged with While he was gone the big fi sh On Friday night, an infor- Tim Klopfenstein 19718 Notestine Road see. Jeremiah died when Clay murder, but at the trial he was started thrashing around and mal reunion will be held at the 657-5700 shop Woodburn, IN 46797 was only fi ve years old. Clay acquitted as the shooting was jerked the light pole and trans- V.F.W. On Saturday night, the was said to be restless from justifi ed. Aft er this, Allison’s birth and was always feared reputation soared and he really for his mood swings and quick became a ‘fast gun’. temper. In December of 1876, Alli- When the Civil War broke son and his brother, John, rode out, Clay was 21 years old and into Los Animos, Colorado. he joined the Confederate Th ey were accused of bearing States’ Army. In about a year he arms and the town had an or- le Fudd’s D was given a medical discharge dinance against that. Th e Al- nc ine lison’s would not turn in their r because an old injury to the U head caused him to have mood weapons so the sheriff went swings. Th at same year his and got two deputies. When brother, Monroe, was reported they returned the shooting Starting April 6 as a deserter. started, John Allison was hit However, Clay re-enlisted three times. Clay Allison spun in September 1862 in the 9th around and fi red four times, Tennessee Calvary and served killing the sheriff . Th e two OPEN NEW HOURS: under General Forest until the deputies fl ed out the door with war ended on May 10, 1865. Allison in pursuit, but they Aft er the war, he became a got away. Both Allisons were member of the Ku Klux Klan. charged with manslaughter, Mon. 6:30 am - 2:00 pm He was into a number of in- but the charges were dropped. cidents. It was said a Union John survived his wounds, Offi cer came to the farm with but aft er this Clay Allison was Tues Th ru Sat 6:30 am – 8:00 pm the intention of seizing it. Clay at the top of the bad gun list. killed the offi cer and soon they In March of 1877, Clay all moved across the Brazos sold his ranch to his brother Sun 6:30 am – 2:00 pm River into Texas and settled John. Th en Clay went to Seda- there. lia, MO, the birth place of his In the towns of Cimarron, wife and sister-in-law. He then NM and Elizabethton, NM Al- moved to Hayes City, Kansas lison began getting a bad repu- and became a cattle broker. New Menu Coming.... tation as a dangerous man. He also claimed his hired men He and his brothers, John and were picked on by the police in Monroe, began running with Dodge City, a bustling cattle a bad crowd with hard drink- town. Th e Marshall there was New Salad Bar coming.... ing and shooting up the town the famed Wyatt Earp. while on horseback; he was Th ere are some wild tales also a sicko-physco! between Earp and Allison, Now Read Th is: In the fall but most historians claim this New Prices.... of 1870 a man was being held stand off never happened and in the local jail suspected of credit these rumors to the dime murder and robbery. Allison novel writers. and others broke into the jail From 1880 to 1883, Alli- New Kids’ Menu... and pulled him from the cell, son ranched with his broth- tied a rope around his neck ers, John and Jeremiah, east of and pulled him around town Mobeetie, Texas at the junction behind a horse until he was of Washita River and Gageby New Savings – Mon — Fri from 2pm - 4 pm dead. Allison cut off the man’s Creek that is now called Hemp- head and carried it in a sack ill County, Texas. One day Clay for 29 miles back to Cimarron rode through town drunk and and put it on display at the lo- naked. cal hotel. Clay Allison married Allison was involved in America Medoia McCulloch a lot of scuffl es in this time in Mobeetie in 1881. of the early 1870’s. He used a In 1883, he sold his ranch knife in some of his scrapes. in Wheeler County and moved He also considered himself a to Pope’s Wells, now the Pecos fast gun, but he really wasn’t. River crossing the Texas/New In a friendly showdown, Mace Mexico line, that is about 50 Brown outdrew him and then miles northwest of Pecos, later taught Allison how to Texas. He bought a ranch there be a fast gun. By 1873, he was where he and his wife had two considered fast and also to be daughters. feared because of his mood On July 3, 1887, Clay was swings. hauling supplies to his house In 1874, Clay killed a man when the load shift ed. He tried March 28th - Glory Gospel Group - Van Wert Area named Colbert in a saloon to catch a sack of grain that fi ght. Th ey were friends for was falling from the wagon. awhile, but as the night drew He slipped and fell under the April 18th - “Southern Aires” from Dayton Area on and the rot gut whiskey heavy wheels and his neck was took its toll, they became en- broken and he died. Th ey claim emies. Colbert tried to pull his that hundreds attended his fu- Open Easter Sunday six gun, but it caught on the neral. table, and Allison put a ball in History shows that he was 6:30 am - 2:00 pm his head and killed him. a moody, quick to fi re killer. On October 10, 1875, Al- He was 47 years old. It would lison was alleged of leading a be hard to forgive some of his gang to capture Cruz Vega, who actions and killings. One of his Serving Full Meals was suspected of murdering a biographers wrote, “He never Methodist Circuit Rider. Th ey killed a man that didn’t need Breakfast all day, every day except holidays. hanged him from a telegraph killing.” I don’t agree with all pole near Cimarron. Th en in of that. We have Nehi Orange & Nehi Grape November, family members of See Ya! PAGE 6 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 25, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] “Phrase Fun Trivia” the Paulding Village coun- Answers to “Sudoku puzzle 3/18/09” The West Bend News cil voted to pass a tax hike on the water bills of the vil- lage citizens. Th is problem 729516483 Crossword Puzzle was addressed years ago and 12 3 they have avoided it until the EPA supposedly forced them 183274659 4 to make necessary changes. Now the economy is going 654938172 down the tubes and they are 56 forcing the tax payers to fund this project. If the EPA man- 4 68793521 78dated it and is forcing the is-
9 sue, make them pay for it! 531682794 Unfortunately, Paulding Village isn’t the only metro- politan in the county to force 972451836 10 11 12 13 a tax on it’s citizens. Antwerp Village (along with Paulding) 8 96347215 has done the sidewalk resto- ration project at the expense of the tax payer. A forced tax. 215869347 14 How do we stop it? Very 15 16 17 18 simple. Stop voting for these 347125968 people when their terms are up. Too many of these people dren’s Health Insurance Plan taxes? that are elected within the (SCHIP) which raises taxes I am angered that many 19 villages and the county are on cigarettes sixty-one cents. politicians and their appoin- 20 elected for the wrong rea- He also supports what ap- tees seemingly cheat and sons. Th ey have the right last pears to be a giant “Ponzi” getting away without getting 21 names, the right amount of scheme called “cap and trade” caught – or if they are caught, money or they own a good 22 23 in which almost every single there seems to be no repercus- chunk of a certain area. Pow- business in the United States sions. It angers me that while 24 25 26 27 er. Th ey have the power to get that produces a product will our leaders can get away with elected through a name. Plain be taxed for contributing to not paying what they owe, and simple. Now then, I am “global warming” (another or when they “push the en- not saying all elected offi cials 28 29 30 democrat scare tactic hoax). velope” and get away with fi t this criteria. But a good President Obama’s new bud- breaking laws – normal, ev- chunk of them do and we all get raises forty-fi ve percent eryday, hardworking Ameri- know who they are. Stop re- of its revenue from energy cans are held accountable for Across Down electing them. Vote for the taxes. Th ese energy taxes will any honest mistake they may average Joe that is running. be paid by anyone who fi lls a make. 1. It was just a _____ in the pan. 2. Let ______dogs lie. Look at Tom Diaz. Tom is a gas tank, pays an electric bill, Th e Democrats wrote the very nice man. He has run for 4. Out of _____, out of mind. 3. Let's _____ a leg. or buys anything that was bailout bill aft er refusing to Paulding council ever since I grown, shipped, or manufac- allow any Republican input – 5. It's no skin off my ____. 6. The ____ the limit. have lived in the area. He nev- tured. adding a tremendous amount er gets elected. I think Tom Pork barrel earmark re- of pork – and then passed it to 7. I'm up the river with no ______. 8. Better to ____ a penny than to spend twenty. Diaz would do a great job as form – another broken prom- the new President who signed 9. ______killed the cat. 11. ______breeds contempt. a councilman. And Tom is ise. Th e Omnibus Appro- it within two hours. Th is one an average guy that treats ev- priations Bill contains 8,570 thousand-page bill was not 10. Do not rejoice at my _____, for when mine is 12. You're a chip off the old _____. erybody with respect. If Tom earmarks totaling $7.7 billion, read by any senator or rep- old, yours will be new. runs again I think every per- Don't look a gift horse in the ______. including dozens of wasteful resentative, yet was pushed 13. son in the village of Paulding 12. Good luck _____ early rising. pork-barrel projects. through like a greased pig 16. Better to light a candle than to _____ the should give him a shot. What happened to the at a child’s fair. So much for 14. Don't ___ over spilt milk. darkness. Lastly, Sam Jeff ery and promise of bringing honor transparency. Roger Sierer voted ‘no’ on the and integrity to the White I fi nd the AIG situation so 15. Pass the ____. 17. An ounce of ______is worth a pound of tax hike in Paulding village. house? It has already been frustrating. Democrat Chris cure. 17. If ____ comes to shove. What are you people going to shown that the administra- Dodd introduced an amend- 18. Keep a _____ upper lip. do when these two guys call it tion tried to form a team of ment to the stimulus bill 19. A jack of all trades is a master of ____. quits and hang up their hats individuals who were found that would protect the AIG 20. A new broom sweeps clean, but the old brush 19. It was a fly by _____ operation. for retirement? Th ey seem to to have “cheated” on their bonuses. He justifi ed his ac- be the only two voting ‘no’ on knows all the ______. taxes. Timothy Geithner, Bill tions by stating, “the admin- 23. He's making money ____ over fist. forced tax hikes. Richardson, Nancy Killefer, istration asked me to put it 21. Don't put all your ____ in the same basket. 24. Stop beating around the ____. —Tim Dauten Tom Daschle, Hilda Solis, in”. Th e Democrats protected, William Lynn, are just a few. authorized and approved this 22. You don't have a _____ of a chance. 25. Pull yourself up by the ____ straps. LETTER TO THE EDITOR I wonder if a stimulus bail- Dodd amendment. Dodd has 26. He who has ______, has hope; and he who 27. ___ in the hole. out would have been needed received over $280,238 from has hope has everything. We have arrived at a point if politicians would pay their AIG. AIG gave over $854,905 in our country when the av- 28. The pen is mightier than the ______. Editor’s Note: We here at the West Bend News print erage citizen is angered by Paulding VFW Post 587 29. The man who ______first admits that his all “Letters to the Editor” be- some of our elected and ap- pointed leaders in Washing- ideas have given out. cause we believe that everyone EASTER BUNNY has a Constitutional right to ton. I wonder if this country 30. I will fight it _____ and nail. freedom of the press. In say- will ever recover. Will it ever Sunday, March 29th ing that, we do not necessarily again be the land of the free agree with the content that is and the home of the brave? CHICKEN & NOODLE DINNER “When plunder becomes a way of life for a group printed. We are just the mes- It has been said, “good men of men living together in society, they create for sengers. Th e name of the per- need only to stay silent for 11:30 A.M. - ? themselves, in the course of time, a legal system son who wrote the letter is evil men to prosper.” Th e new placed at the end of each ar- Obama administration seems Public Invited that authorizes it and a moral code that glori es to be fi lled with corruption, it.” —Fred Bastiat ticle. To be considered for pub- Daily Lunch Specials Presented by Phillip Piersma lication, letters must be no deceit, scandals and power- longer than 1000 words. You grabbing hypocrites. 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PO Box 1008 there are a number of former Antwerp, OH 45813 lobbyists on his team. Can- didate Obama said he would EICHER’S WOODWORKING SHOP SALE LETTER TO THE EDITOR not sign any bill until the 22319 Ward Rd., Woodburn, IN 46797 • 260-632-1065 public had fi ve days to review Are You Still waiting for your bailout? it on the Internet. Yet it took Furniture Store Hours: Maybe the wake up call M-F 8-4:30; Sat 8-2:30; Closed Sun Don’t Hold Your Breath! all of ninety minutes for the has sounded its horn in the FREE QUOTES BUY MADE IN THE U.S.A. village of Paulding. Hope- democrats to ram through fully everybody within the and Obama to sign the stimu- New Cabinetry or Remodel Work county heard it. What wake lus bill aft er the fi nal version was written! Granite & Formica & Solid Surface chuck’s tires up call? Th e one to open your Countertops And Much More eyes and educate yourself on No new taxes on the poor (419) 258-8895 – another broken promise. 3600 Square Ft. Store & Display what really is going on in this (Will do some Repair work) www.chuckstires.com US 24 West Antwerp, OH 45813 county. Last Monday night He signed the State Chil- PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 7 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 25, 2009 to politicians in 2008. Why Th ese four ideas could be WAYNE TRACE PERFORM- Ohio Congressional delega- HOOPS FOR HEART HOSTED BY ANTWERP aren’t we, the American the beginning of weeding out tion today sent a letter to EPA ING ARTS ASSOCIATION JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL people, demanding the con- the Washington politicians AND WAYNE TRACE JR/SR Administrator Lisa Jackson gressmen give this money who have failed to represent HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS asking her to direct the Ohio back? To add insult to injury, us, but have had their own Environmental Protection our congressmen and women agenda for years and who LIL’ ABNER Agency to grant variances for received a pay-raise in Janu- have failed the country. communities so that needed ary of $4,700, bringing their Th e tide can be turned in Th e Wayne Trace Jr/Sr improvements can be com- salaries to $174,000. Does this Washington, but it will High School along with the pleted as the necessary funds seem fair when the unemploy- involve a grassroots eff ort Wayne Trace Performing become available. ment rate has reached record from each citizen, no matter Arts Association would like Current estimates from highs in many areas of the what party they support. We to announce the production the Congressional Budget country? Many hard-working need to constantly contact our of their Spring musical on Offi ce, the Environmental Americans are accepting pay- employees (our congressmen) April 2, 3, and 4. Th is year’s Protection Agency, and the cuts and cuts in benefi ts just and stay connected to musical is the old classic, Lil’ Water Infrastructure Net- Abner, which is based on Al so they can keep their jobs. those who keep an eye on work state that the total cost Capp’s cartoon characters of Our leaders in Washington Washington. I recommend the of all clean water infrastruc- the 1940’s from which we get act as though they are exempt following websites for more ture needs nationwide to be the terms: Dogpatch (a back- from any sacrifi ce. information: www.foxnews. between $300 and $400 bil- woods hillbilly community), It is time for some seri- com; www.opensecrets.org; Sadie Hawkins Day (when the lion, with $21 billion in Ohio ous changes in Washington. www.washingtonwatch.com. women chase the men), Kick- projects alone. It is time for bold ideas and —Fred Pieper apoo Joy Juice (cheap moon- “Ohio communities are in drastic action. Consider the Paulding, Ohio shine whiskey), and Yokum- a very tough situation right following: 1. Th e I.R.S. should berry Tonic (a bodybuilding now as they face declining lo- audit every elected offi cial in LETTER TO THE EDITOR Adonis elixir). cal tax revenue and increased Washington. 2. We should Arthur Stoller leads the mandates with sky-high price give serious consideration I have just heard of the cast as Lil’ Abner with Brenna tags from the Ohio EPA. Lo- to term limits. We have too coming increase in water Dunham as his adorable, well- cal community leaders have Antwerp Jr./Sr. High nated toward the continued many “career” politicians in rates to double what they are put-together Daisy May who’s made it clear to me and our School hosted its annual research of heart-related dis- Washington. Our forefathers now! Just great, Paulding! In still trying to catch him. Viv- delegation that they simply Hoops for Heart basketball eases. envisioned average Ameri- a time of people losing jobs, ian Baker and Paul Kipfer are cannot aff ord these mandates tournament on Wednesday, Shown in the picture cans from all walks of life, homes and unable to fi nd Abner’s parents, Mammy and right now. Th e variances we March 18. Students in grades above is sophomore Jordan going to Washington for a work, you are going to make Pappy Yokum. Newcomer are asking for will assist these 6-12 played three-on-three Koppenhofer watching as his limited number of years, rep- it harder to live! You people Patrick Comer gives a great communities as they work to games, participated in three free throw heads through the resenting their home area and who are supposed to be run- portrayal as Earthquake Mc- fi nd the revenue necessary to point and free throw shooting hoop, while other players in then going back home and ning this town; what book are Goon, Abner’s arch-rival for complete these projects,” Lat- contests, or simply enjoyed the game prepare to rebound allowing another to govern. you getting your rules from? the aff ections of Daisy May. ta said today aft er sending the the action from the sidelines a missed shot. Mr. Bill Ham- (Th at is why there are a set It must be “Mein Kampf”, the Adam Lassiter does a super letter. “With an estimated $21 in this once-a-year fund- mond and Mr. Drew Altimus number of years for a senator book written by Adolph Hit- job as the traveling trouba- billion needed to meet these raiser. Th e total money raised were in charge of this annual and representative to serve.) ler on how to tell people how dor, Marryin’ Sam. Th e leads requirements in Ohio, in ad- this year was nearly $3,500 event. 3. Th e amount of contribu- to live! for the Dogpatch citizens in- dition to the ongoing cost of with all this money being do- tions a candidate is allowed to You are determined to get clude Simon Hessler as Avail- proceedings with the Ohio receive from corporations and back at us for voting down able Jones, Natalie Snyder as EPA, our communities need political action committees your levies, aren’t you? We Moonbeam McSwine, Dustin immediate relief during this should be greatly reduced 4. vote against these levies be- Taylor as Mayor Dawgmeat, process,” Latta added. NOW OFFERING 24-HOUR TOWING Congress should be required cause we can’t aff ord them, Tim Wolford as the notorious to follow the Germane Rule. but you don’t understand it, Romeo Scragg, Renee Bidlack WAYNE TRACE PLACES 32 Collision - Custom - Restoration Th e principle of “germane- do you? How much more of as “Stupefying” Jones, Andre WRESTLERS AT AYERSVILLE ness” was adopted as a rule our blood do you want? We Burkey as Lonesome Polecat, of the House in 1789. (Rule are running out and we need and Eric Maasel as Hairless Th irty-two wrestlers from Jaimie L. Larson XVI, cl.7) Th is rule prohibits a little in us to live. Maybe Joe. Brandon Shurerk por- Wayne Trace competed in the 320 W. Caroline St. the addition to any amend- it’s time to sell out and move trays the most unbeloved Ayersville Wrestling Tour- Paulding, Ohio 45879 ments to a bill unless they from this over-taxed back- senator, Jack S. Phogbound, nament on 03/14/09. All 32 Phone: 419-399-9544 are germane (relevant) to the ward town! and Brock Delong is the placed. [email protected] Mobile: 419-399-0534 bill. By following this existing —Gregg Gorman Washington business tycoon, Placing 1st: Hunter Long, rule, our congressmen would General Bulllmouse, who’s Worth Clark, Nate Showal- be prohibited from adding on Let trying to steal Abner’s secret ter, Brandon Laney, Anthony hidden “pork”. Any special formula for Yokumberry ton- Rooks, Brendan Dingus, NEW COMPUTER SERVICES projects would be transpar- ic. Amanda Miller portrays Sylvia’S George Clemens IV, Zaine PC Repair • Small Business Network Support ent to the public and have to Create Bullmouse’s “live-in” secre- Cotterman, Tyler Showalter, Virus removal • Data Recovery be related to the original bill. your Easter tary, Appassionata, and Kyle Justin Pierce, Aaron Miller, Even though the principle of Wobler is the spell-binding Memories! 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UTES FOR MARCH 2, 2009 Some gravel will be brought in to repair. ment with Maumee & Western Railroad MISSIONERS MINUTES Les Weidenhamer and Richard Ad- MISSIONERS MINUTES FOR Pfi ster’s will be contacted to take dead Corporation; and declaring the same an amson – Mr. Weidenhamer, representing trees down on Carl St and College St. and emergency. Accepted FROM 3/4/09 the Paulding County Historical Society, 3/11/09 Mayor Hoeppner informed Council trim some trees. Councilmen made mo- Ordinance #2009-10: An Ordinance that the High School has not been be- and Mr. Adamson, representing Th e tions to hire Pfi ster, all agreed. Council- authorizing the Mayor and the Fiscal th th ing billed for water. When this was dis- Th is 4 day of March, 2009, the Board Buckeye Trail, met with the Commis- Th is 11 day of March, 2009, the man Clegg reported the fi re hydrant north Offi cer to enter into a contract with Har- of County Commissioners met in regular sioners to update them on status of Th e Board of County Commissioners met in covered in 2006, Lesa was told they had of the railroad tracks on Front St is not rison Township for providing fi re protec- their own well. Th ey did have a well, but session with the following members pres- Buckeye Trail. Mr. Adamson stated Th e regular session with the following mem- working; it cannot be replaced until the tion services for the years 2009, 2010 and ent: Buckeye Trail is a 100% volunteer orga- bers present: should have been switched to City water line is replaced. Councilman Clegg got 2011. 2nd reading in August of 2004. Attorney Pat Proctor Tony Burkley, Edward Straley, Tony nization that has been active in Pauld- Tony Burkley, Edward Straley, Tony a price of $798.00 for a shed to be placed Ordinance #2009-09: An Ordinance Zartman, and Nola Ginter, Clerk ing County for fi fty years. Mr. Adamson Zartman, and Nola Ginter, Clerk will check into the statue of limitations at the recycling center for the kids to be authorizing the Mayor and the Fiscal Of- but stated according to state statue we Allowance Of Claims: reported that the Ohio Department of Allowance Of Claims: able to get out of the weather. Council will fi cer to enter into a contract with Carryall Natural Resources (ODNR) has requested Warrants docketed as 156455 have to bill back to the date of connec- continue looking at prices. A decision was Township for providing fi re protection Warrants docketed as 156089 tion. Mayor Hoeppner reported that through 156100 for County Bills were ap- that a portion of Th e Buckeye Trail be through 156456 for County Bills were ap- not made on paving the alley between services for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011. moved to the abandoned towpath of the proved and certifi ed to the County Audi- bids were opened for the Main St. water the National City Bank parking lot and 2nd reading. proved and certifi ed to the County Audi- line replacement. Low bid was All Star at tor for payment. Miami-Erie Canal, which is part of the tor for payment. Stenger St., Councilmen made motions Miami-Erie Canal Heritage Corridor In Th e Matter Of Approving ‘Th en $81,778.60, for directional boring. Th ey to pave the alley, Mayor stated the prop- In Th e Matter Of Approving ‘Th en put 1 cent in for diff erent items in their And Now’ Purchase Orders And Pay- running through Paulding County. Mr. And Now’ Purchase Orders And Pay- erty lines are defi ned now, putting in an PAULDING VILLAGE COUN- ments: bid and it was reported to the engineer approach is a good ideal, when we have a ments: Adamson was also excited to announce that their bid did not include any cost CIL MEETING MINUTES Th e Paulding County Auditor has plans for constructing a swinging bridge Th e Paulding County Auditor has company here doing paving we will get an certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” for spot asphalt repairs in Main Street. estimate, motions are tabled. FOR 3/2/09 certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” over Blue Creek along Th e Buckeye Trail. Second lowest bid was Underground at purchase order numbers and payments When the project is complete, it will be purchase order numbers and payments Meeting adjourned 9:40. Minutes included in the Allowance of Claims on $83,235.02, for directional boring. Th ey submitted by Lesa Meadows. included in the Allowance of Claims on the longest swinging bridge in Ohio at submitted both a base bid and a volun- Paulding Village Council met in 145 feet. Th e engineering plans were done March 2, 2009, to-wit: February 23, 2009, to-wit: Smart Bill, $1,586.03; Offi ce Equip- tary alternate directional drilling. Some Regular Session on March 2, 2009, at 6:30 County Treasurers’ Association, by OSU Senior Civil Engineering class. Councilmen felt that All Star was not p.m. in Council Chambers at the Munici- Mr. Adamson shared letters of support ment Finance Service, $211.12; Vern ANTWERP VILLAGE COUN- $843.44 Killion, $160.00; American Electric responsive, because they did not include pal Building. Mayor Greg White called Dollar General, $113.50 for the project from LaFarge (who will a base bid as required and bid very low the meeting to order. Power, $5,035.25; Ohio Gas Company, CIL MINUTES FOR 3/20/09 Shisler Insurance Agency, $340.00 be donating the cement for the project), $3,261.54, $664.49; American Electric cost for asphalt or concrete repairs. If the Finance Director Tope called roll Job & Family Services, $25,000.00 North County Trail Association, Miami- cost for asphalt replacement is taken out call with the following members present: Power, $1,796.16 ; American By: Sue Knapp Manatron, $49,749.00, $1,229.00 0 Erie Canal Corridor Association, and the Electric Power, $1,154.03; Ohio Dept Job of Underground’s bid, they become the Antwerp’s Town Council met in Barb Rife, Ronnie Breedlove, Sam Jeff ery, Detroit Salt, $6,960.26 Ohio Department of Natural Resources. lowest. In order to save the water account regular meeting on March 20, 2009 at Roger Sierer, Kim Sutton, and Randy & Family Services, $7,081.07; Dooley’s Fu- Porter’s BP, $8,507.61 Th e cost of the project is estimated to be neral Home, $1,000.00; Paulding County funds, Council approved deleting the as- 5:30 p.m., with Karen Lee absent and all Daeger. Administrator Wiebe and Solici- $175,000, funded by Th e Buckeye Trail phalt repairs of existing trench from the Hanson, $2,175.84 EMA, $5,000.00; Brown Supply, $234.22; others present. tor Jones were also present. Lifeline Y & F Srvcs, $1,147.00 and grants. Mr. Adamson reported that bid and paying for these repairs out of the Fiscal Clerk Baker announced that Sutton motioned to approve the Detroit Salt Co, $3,618.92; Brown Town- Paulding Co. Agricultural Society, Baughman Tile has agreed to donate ship, $5,000.00; Stoneco Inc, $555.77; An- street funds. Councilmen made motions the Village would soon be in the process minutes of the February 17th meeting, drainage tile for the project. Th e Buckeye to use Underground for the water line seconded by Rife. Vote: all yea. Jeff ery $185.88 them BC BS, $16,804.96; Proclaim Plus, of getting off of Fiscal Watch. Defi ance Co. Juvenile Probation, Trail forms a loop through 44 of Ohio’s repairs, and pay for street and concrete Offi cer Bill Lyons reported 109 calls motioned to approve the minutes of the $15,275.92; Proclaim Plus, $4,346.44 repairs out of the street fund, all agreed. $510.00 counties. It was completed in 1996 and In Th e Matter Of Approving ‘Th en for service and 5 off enses for Mayor’s February 23rd Special meeting, seconded connects the four corners of Ohio with Mayor reported four projects for the by Breedlove. Vote: all yea. Recovery Services of NW Ohio, And Now’ Purchase Orders And Pay- Court. 1,444 miles of hiking, available in a con- stimulus money have been submitted. We Administer Keeran reported that Resolution No. 1232-09 re: A Reso- $909.45 ments: were approved to receive $10,493.76 from lution Approving an Amendment to the Proclaim Plus Inc., $3,298.94 tinuous loop encircling the state. Wells Fargo, $873.04; USDA & Federal Stimulus money could be avail- Joe Burkard, County Prosecutor; the solid Waste Department for the ice able for a water line project. Solid Waste Contract with Porter Sanita- In Th e Matter Of Approving ‘Th en FSA, $21,497.00; Vern Killion, $100.00; storm clean up. Th e City was approached Estimates were being collected for tion, LTD and Approving an Increased And Now’ Purchase Orders And Pay- Tony Langham, Economic Development; American Electric Power, $265.29; Ohio by Kokosing to ask if we could provide patching and paving the Village streets. Charge for Solid Waste Removal Services, ments: Gene Sheets, Mayor of Cecil – During this Gas Company, $172.92; Village of Cecil, them with 80-100 thousand gallons of wa- Work on West River Street is being was read for the second time. Th e Paulding County Auditor has meeting with the Commissioners, the US $6,000.00 ter daily for 3-4 months. Th ey would need done, it is felt that a plugged storm line is Ordinance No. 1393-09 re: An Or- certifi ed the following “Th en and Now” 24/SR 127 area wastewater project was In Th e Matter Of Creating A New it if they get the bid for the next phase of the problem. A company has been hired dinance Establishing a Monthly Fee for purchase order numbers and payments discussed. Th e project is estimated to cost Expense Line Item For Medicaid Re- the Fort to Port project. Th is would bring to come in to unplug the line. Village Sewer Users for Payment of Debt included in the Allowance of Claims on $2.7 million dollars. Th e Commissioners serve Fund 144: in around $9,000.00 a month in revenue. Zoning requirements for home busi- Service, was read for the second time. February 25, 2009, to-wit: stated concern that, though the project Mr. Tony Zartman moved to adopt Aft er discussing this with Ryan Walls and nesses will be reviewed by the zoning Mayor White requested eff ective dates Animal Clinic of Paulding, $342.28 is in its early stages, expenses are already the following resolution; Jim Lauer, Mayor reported a fax was sent board concerning home businesses. be inserted into the document. Ronnie Paws & Remember, $281.10 mounting with no revenue source to re- BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of responding we could supply the water. Storm water in the sanitary sewer Breedlove motioned to table the second Doster Building Supplies, $250.00 coup. Although all agreed the majority of County Commissioners does hereby di- Mayor reported meeting with township lines causing overfl ow was discussed. reading with no one seconding. Wiebe Brune Printing, $349.18 the residents in the area appear anxious rect the County Auditor to create a new trustee’s concerning the possibility of the Overfl ow from gutters, drains, sump noted Julie Ward of RCap has submitted State of Ohio Treasurer, $436.00 for the wastewater services, funding re- expense line item 144-001-00002/Medic- City taking over the fi re department and pumps, etc. is causing the sewer lines to a funding application to Stacy Barma of In Th e Matter Of Modifying Th e mains the stumbling block. Mr. Langham aid Reserve/Medicaid Match. parks in the event Bill 512 passes; it has overfl ow. the Water and Sewer Revolving Loan 2009 Annual Appropriation (Fund pointed out expenses totaling $50,000 In Th e Matter Of Amending Th e been taken off the board for now, but they A marketing meeting with Defi ance, Fund. Ms. Barma has advised Ms. Ward 032): have already been paid through the Re- 2009 Annual Appropriation (Fund will meet again next month to prepare for Paulding, and Henry counties will be held that the Village will remain eligible for volving Loan Fund. According to Mayor 144): Th e Board of County Commission- Fund 144 – Medicaid Reserve, 144- the future. A business submitted two bills to promote tourism. potential funding as long as Council stays ers does hereby modify the 2009 An- Sheets, Th e Village of Cecil also has in- to the City; $50.12 for water purchased EMS announced 10 runs in Febru- on schedule with the three readings. Rife vested $60,000 for the sleeve that was 001-00002/Medicaid Match, $32,000.00 nual Appropriation and hereby directs In Th e Matter Of Amending Th e and $100.00 for inconvenience and loss ary. motioned to insert May 1, 2009; 2010; the Paulding County Auditor to transfer constructed under the new US 24 during of revenue due to the water main breaks. Mayor DeLong reported for the and 2011 as the eff ective dates of sewer construction. It was suggested that the 2009 Annual Appropriation (Fund funds to-wit: 014): Councilmen made motions to only pay Month of February $5,945.00 was increases, seconded by Daeger. Vote: Rife, FROM: 032-001-00004/Certifi cate of county be ready to set up the district so the $50.12 for the water purchased, all brought into the Mayor’s Court. $739.50 yea; Breedlove, no; Jeff ery, no; Sierer, no; Fund 014 – Board of MR/DD/Parc Title/Contracts/Services that when the opportunity arises it won’t Lane – 014-001-00020/Miscellaneous, agreed. Lesa stated aft er checking with was sent to the state. $4,965.50 was given Sutton, yea; Daeger, yea; Mayor White, TO: 032-001-00005/Certifi cate of take long to accomplish. Mr. Langham the Stated Board of Accounts, we are only to the Village of Antwerp, of this amount yea. $521,065.00, $450,000.00; 014-001-00002/ Title/Maintenance & Equipment commented that, although he feels it Supplies, $55,650.00, $58,000.00; 014- allowed to credit their utility account. $145.00 will go to the Police Computer Ordinance No. 1394-09 re: An Or- AMOUNT: $300.00 would be very good for Paulding County’s Police Chief Carpenter is checking into fund and $145.00 will go to the Mayor’s dinance Establishing a Monthly Fee for 001-00035/Unemployment, $5,000.00, Resolution Of Intent To Conduct economic development, he appreciated $10,000.00; 014-001-00006/Travel, grant money available to pay for our ad- Court Computer Fund. $240.00 is out- Village Water Users for Payment of Debt the Commissioners’ position in protect- ditional offi cer. Minutes were submitted An Internet Auction For Th e Sale Of $7,000.00, $10,000.00; 014-001-00025/ standing in fees. Service, was read for the second time. Unneeded, Obsolete Or Unfi t County ing the county taxpayers from possibly for approval; Councilmen made motions Resolution #2009-03: A resolution Jim Durre, Zoning Inspector, noted Family Resources, $13,371.00, $9,451.00 Personal Property In Calendar Year being liable for the cost of the project. In Th e Matter Of Amending Th e to approve minutes, all agreed. Th e new amending Resolution #2006-01 to appoint 42 permits and 6 occupancy certifi cates Jim Lopshire, OSU Extension – Mr. Christmas decorations were discussed, 2009: 2009 Annual Appropriation (Fund the Village Administrator as the purchas- were issued in 2008. Th ese permits gener- Lopshire met with the Commissioners to Councilmen made motions to purchase ated $1,615. Th is is about half of what was WHEREAS, House Bill 226 of the 252): ing agent for the department of purchase, th review the Executive Summary from the the Christmas trees, all agreed. Warrants generated in 2007, and Mr. Durre expects 124 General Assembly, which became BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board construction and repair: and declaring OSU Extension Restructuring Model: were submitted for approval; Councilmen the same an emergency. Accepted the same this year due to the state of the eff ective on January 26, 2002, authorizes of County Commissioners does hereby made motions to approve, all agreed. Th e economy. a Board of County Commissioners to dis- 2009 report. Th e summary outlines OSU amend the 2009 Annual Appropriation Resolution #2009-02: A resolution Extension’s response to the economic Legion had a leak due to the water main authorizing the Village Administrator to Robb Gerken of Erie Recycling and pose of unneeded, obsolete or unfi t per- and hereby directs the County Auditor break and is asking for an adjustment. enter into the letter contract-agreement Services was present regarding the pro- sonal property through the use of Inter- constraints and its plan to continue de- to appropriate unappropriated funds in Councilmen made motions to approve between Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc. posed curb-side recycling program. He net auctions; and Section 307.12(C) of the livering educational programs in each of Fund 252, to-wit: an adjustment to sewer, all agreed. Spring and the Village of Antwerp for profes- provided a sample of the 22-gallon tote to Ohio Revised Code (ORC), as amended Ohio’s 88 counties. Nine multi-county Fund 252 – Jail Commissary – 252- Garage Sales will be May 9th. Lesa will sional services; and declaring the same an be used to store plastics, cans, cardboard, by House Bill 226, requires a Board of Extension Education and Research Areas 001-00001/Inventory, $1,889.00 contact waste management to confi rm the emergency. Accepted and newspapers. He also provided Coun- County Commissioners to adopt, during (EERA) have been identifi ed in alignment In Th e Matter Of Modifying Th e following weekend for citywide cleanup. Ordinance #2009-12: An Ordinance cil with a second proposal that would each calendar year, a resolution express- with the Natural Resources Conservation 2009 Annual Appropriation (Fund Ryan stated March 4th the maintenance to retain the services of Melanie L. Farr provide bi-weekly pickup and decrease ing its intent to sell property by Internet Service’s conservation and Development 252): department will clean up the remaining as Solicitor for the Village of Antwerp, the cost from $2.50 to $2.00 per month. auction; and that the personal property Areas. Th is will allow extension educa- FROM: 252-001-00002/Jail Commis- limbs from the storm. Th e sewer jetter is Paulding County, Ohio and declaring the Finance Director Tope noted the offi ce disposed of through the Internet auc- tors to share their specialized knowl- sary/Other Inmate Expense stuck in the line on Woodburn Rd.; they same an emergency. Accepted has received approximately 50 responses tion may include, as specifi ed in ORS edge across a broader geographic area by TO: 252-001-00001/Jail Commis- may need to cut the concrete approach Ordinance #2009-11: An Ordinance to a recent survey with about a 50/50 split 307.12(C), motor vehicles acquired for the crossing county lines within the EERA. sary/Inventory to retrieve it. Th e lane going back to the repealing Ordinance #2008-60, said Or- of those for and opposed to the program. use of county offi cers and departments, OSU Extension’s goal is to have an offi ce AMOUNT: $3,500.00 Sutton presented the Recreation road machinery, equipment, tools or sup- in each county staff ed by a minimum of In Th e Matter Of Appointment To Committee’s report from their February plies, any of which is either unneeded, one full time Extension educator and one 26th meeting. Th e following issues were obsolete, or unfi t for the use for which it full time support staff . Th e educator will Call us for discussed: was acquired; and the Paulding County serve as the county coordinator and du- Emerald Any of your —Changes to the Pool Employee Commissioners have contracted with ties will include supervision of county Manual. Gov/Deals to provide the Internet-based support staff and county program sup- Sprayer or —Hiring of Janie Dunmire as Pool auction system to conduct the Internet port staff , fi scal management, and serve Cleaning Trailer Needs Manager. auction in the following manner under as the initial county commissioner con- —Changes to the Reservoir Park the general terms and conditions as listed tact. Th e plan for transition will reduce Commercial and Concession Stand contract. in the Seller’s Agreement, Exhibit A and the number of full time educators from Ask for: Sierer motioned to approve the hir- Exhibit B, said auctions to be conducted the present number of 239 to 180. Th ese Randy, Jason or Jim ing of the Janie Dunmire as Pool Man- as follows: Aft er a department head reductions must be made to remain fi s- Residential ager, seconded by Jeff ery. Vote: Rife, no; determines that certain county owned cally solvent. Th e restructuring model Located at: Breedlove, yea; Jeff ery, yea; Sierer, yea; property is either unneeded, obsolete, or assumes a continued 60% state funding 714 Elm Street Paulding, Ohio 45879 Sutton, yea; Daeger, yea. unfi t for the use for which it was acquired and 40% county commissioner funding SPRAYER AND TRAILER SALES 4816 ST. Road 101 N. Mayor White proclaimed the week they may list such equipment at GovDeals for the Extension educators. A map with Phone/Fax: www.bridgemfg.com Woodburn, IN 46797 of March 8th to be “National Girl Scout” the Extension Education and Research week, and recognizing their 50 years of internet auction site for a minimum of 15 Phone: (260) 632-4815 days and dispose of said equipment to the Areas is also included in the Executive 419-399-7181 service. Summary report. Breedlove noted several EMS employ- highest bidder; now, therefore Elizabeth M. Grif ths. ees were recently presented with service Th at the Paulding County Board of awards, and has invited the EMS Coordi- Commissioners hereby express its intent $ $ nator to the April 6th Council meeting to to dispose of unneeded, obsolete or un- CASH FOR JUNK CARS discuss departmental updates. fi t personal property by Internet auction Sutton motioned for Council to move during the calendar year 2009. Trucks – Vans – Scrap Iron & Metals into Executive Session for legal and per- Meeting Notes Of Appointments: 50% to 70% sonnel matters, seconded by Daeger. Amanda Lichty, Dog Warden – Ms. Aluminum Cans Vote: all yea. Council returned to Regular Lichty met briefl y with the Commission- Savings on Ink & Toner Copper – Brass Family Owned Session. ers to fi nalize the purchase of a vehicle. HP Starting at $9.95! Aluminum and Operated Rife motioned to approve the Reser- She presented the bill of sale and all other voir Park Concession Stand agreement necessary paperwork. Th e license plates Epson Starting at $5.95 Steel – Tin Since 1965 and affi davit, seconded by Breedlove. will be transferred from the old vehicle. All Appliances Accepted Vote: all yea. Th e old truck will be listed for sale on Stop at these locations: Th e following Committee meetings GovDeals.com. Randy Shaff er and Ms. New & Used Auto & Truck Parts For Sale were scheduled: Lichty will be responsible for listing it —Utility Committee – Wednesday, on the website. Ms. Lichty also presented GARMATER AUTO SALVAGE INC. March 4th at 5:30 p.m. a copy of the Notice of Violation she is- —Finance Committee – Monday, sues to dog owners who do not have a M-F 8-5 Sat. 8-12 March 9th at 5:30 p.m. valid registration recorded in the County Refilled, Remanufactured, & Compatibles 14007 Bull Rapids Road . Harlan, IN . 260-657-5129 Rife motioned to pay the bills, sec- Auditor’s Offi ce for the current year. She 100% Quality Guarantee onded by Breedlove. Vote: all yea. also had a copy of the door hanger notice which is used when the home owner is not home at the time of the Dog Warden’s Of- 260-657-5967 fi ce stop. Lou Ann Wannemacher, County ALE 17624 SR 37E Treasurer – Ms. Wannemacher presented ES the February investment report for the L GOING OUT OF BUSINESS Harlan, IN Commissioners’ review. She also had cop- Open 7 days a week ies of the reports prepared by Productive O ES Portfolios, Inc. for January, 2009. Ms. R Wannemacher reported increased work H I Everyt load due to coordinating the self-funded T hhinging G health insurance plans and also handling Gooeses! the county notes. Th e Commissioners W ! commended Ms. Wannemacher for her WESTERN STORE 220-70%0-7 OF willingness to absorb these additional du- 0% ties. Ms. Wannemacher also reported the All Brands and Sizes OFF checks for schools and townships should go out this week. Travis McGarvey, County Engineer cars • trucks • motorcycles • atvs – Mr. McGarvey updated the Commis- After 33 years sioners on the Worstville area draining problems. He has been working closely Sherry Sales and Service with the railroad to install a new drain- ing pipe, which will hopefully help with 9917 Road 171, Oakwood, OH Robbie’s Western Store in fl ooding issues. Th ere are also fl ooding issues in Jackson and Latty townships at Road 123. Mr. McGarvey will be assessing 419-594-3305 Harlan is going out of business. that situation and report to the Commis- sioners at a later date. Mr. McGarvey also reported contacting Otto Gerdeman re- PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 9 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 25, 2009 Th e Paulding County Hospital PAULDING COUNTY COM- 002): map, pictures, etc. Board Of Trustees: Mr. Tony Zartman moved to adopt ANTWERP ELEMENTARY STUDENTS VISITED A motion was made by Judge J. David MISSIONERS MINUTES FOR the following resolution: “World Book Advanced” Webb to reappoint Tommy Litzenburg BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board is an extensive multimedia BY SERGEANT RANDY AVERESCH (Democrat) to the Paulding County Hos- 3/9/09 of County Commissioners does hereby pital Board of Trustees for a six (6) year modify the 2009 Annual Appropriation collection for upper grade term expiring March 1, 2015. Th e motion Th is 9th day of March, 2009, the and hereby directs the Paulding County students. Research tools was seconded by Judge John DeMuth. Board of County Commissioners met in Auditor to transfer funds to-wit: Upon the call of the roll, the following regular session with the following mem- FROM: 002-001-00007/Dog & Ken- – dictionary, atlas, and local nel/Other Expenses vote resulted: Judge J. David Webb, yea; bers present: and country research guides Tony Burkley, Edward Straley, Tony TO: 002-001-00011/Dog & Kennel/ Mr. Tony Burkley, yea; Mr. Edward Stral- Equipment, – help users compile the data ey, yea; Mr. Tony Zartman, yea; and Judge Zartman, and Nola Ginter, Clerk Allowance Of Claims: AMOUNT: $627.36 John DeMuth, yea. Motion carried. Adopted on March 9, 2009. and information they need to In Th e Matter Of Authorizing Th e Warrants docketed as 156162 through 156386 for County Bills were approved In Th e Matter Of Permit Applica- complete their assignments. Director Of Paulding County Depart- and certifi ed to the County Auditor for tion From Arend Brothers, Inc.: Users may set up indi- ment Of Job & Family Services To Sign payment. Adopted on March 9, 2009. Mr. Tony Zartman moved to adopt Purchase Orders, Vouchers, Payroll, Travel Requests: the following resolution: vidual accounts within the Change Of Appropriations Form, And Judge John DeMuth, Juvenile Resi- BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board site to create and save their Change Of Estimated Revenue Form: dential Center Meeting – Governance of County Commissioners does hereby Th e Director of the Paulding County Board, Bowling Green, OH – April 17, approve permit application from Arend own content features such as Department of Job & Family Services 2009 Brothers, Inc. to replace a broken down research results from World is appointed by the Board of Paulding Judge Tiff any Beckman, 2009 Court pipe for a fi eld access. Th e pipe will be County Commissioners; and the Pauld- Technology Conference, Columbus, OH replaced 1320’ west of SR 637 on the south Book and external sources, ing County Auditor’s Offi ce performs – May 29, 2009 side of CR 126. Th is will occur in Sec- timelines, and citations. Th is accounting functions for the Department In Th e Matter Of Creating New Rev- tion 23 of Jackson Township. Adopted on of Job & Family Services, as may directed enue And Expense Line Items For Coun- March 9, 2009. is especially important for Meeting Notes Of Appointments: by the Director of the Paulding County ty Court Special Projects Fund 134: larger research projects or to Mr. Tony Zartman moved to adopt Joe Sukup, Charlie Simpson, Crane Department of Job & Family Services; Township Trustees; and Joe Burkard, and the Paulding County Auditor’s Offi ce the following resolution; track a specifi c interest. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Prosecutor – Th e US 24/SR 127 requires the Paulding County Board of wastewater project was discussed. Phase Enciclopedia Estudiantil Commissioners’ authorize the Director of County Commissioners does hereby di- rect the County Auditor to create a new 1 of the project is estimated to cost $2.7 Hallazgos is appropriate for the Paulding County Department of Job revenue line item 134-001-10002/County million. Th e Commissioners indicated & Family Services to sign purchase or- Court Special Projects/Indigent Driver the driving force would by any potential younger Spanish-speaking ders, vouchers, payroll, Change of Appro- Interlock/Alcohol Monitoring Fund (ID- development in the area. Th eir plans in- students and students just priations form, and Change of Estimated IAM) to track a $50.00 increase in OVI clude being ready to establish a water and Revenue form to accomplish accounting fi nes, as required by the State; and be it wastewater district when the timing is learning the Spanish lan- tasks. further right and the funding becomes available. guage. Meeting Notes Of Appointments: RESOLVED, that the Board of Coun- Melinda Krick and Nancy Whitaker, Judge J. David Webb, Common Pleas; ty Commissioners does hereby direct the Paulding Progress – Ms. Krick and Ms. Gran Enciclopedia His- and Judge John DeMuth, Probate/Juve- County Auditor to create a new expense Whitaker scheduled a meeting with the pánica is written from a Latin nile Division – Judges Webb and DeMuth line item 134-001-00003/County Court Commissioners to discuss the future of American perspective. Th is met with the Commissioners to appoint Special Projects/Indigent Driver Inter- the Paulding County Senior Center. Since Sergeant Randy Averesch an offi cer of the sheriff ’s de- a Paulding County Hospital Board of lock/Alcohol Monitoring Fund (IDIAM) its inception, the Paulding County Senior resource is designed for na- Center has been managed by NOCAC Trustee for an expired term. (see resolu- to allow monies to be spent as deemed of the Van Wert County partment. Th e pair put on a necessary. Adopted on March 9, 2009. through grants awarded by the Area Of- tive Spanish speakers and bi- tion above) fi ce on Aging and the revenue generated Sheriff Department (he is demonstration which includ- Dave Harrow, Paulding County Sher- In Th e Matter Of A Supplemental lingual students. Appropriation: from levy dollars. In lieu of Charlotte the father of Mrs. Kammey- ed Rufus running down the iff – Sheriff Harrow presented monthly Price’s announcement she plans to retire L`Encycopédie Découverte fi nancial reports. Also included was the Mr. Edward Straley moved to adopt er’s student teacher, Mindy bad guy (also known as Mr. the following resolution: from NOCAC this fall, it is the intent of is the French encyclopedia. monthly statement inmates. Fift y-four BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of the Commissioners to determine if it is Averesch) recently visited Lichty, elementary principal). inmates served a total of 382 days at the feasible for the county to assume the op- To learn more about what’s County Commissioners does hereby au- Antwerp Elementary School. Th e students enjoyed having Van Wert County facility. Sheriff Harrow thorize and direct the Paulding County eration of the Senior Center and become available on INFOhio go to reported a decrease in reported theft s; Auditor to make a Supplemental Appro- self-supporting. It is the objective of the Sergeant Averesch brought Rufus visit and really appre- Commissioners that current programs www.infohio.org or check however, domestic violence and passing priation for the following: with him, Rufus, his K9 com- ciate Sergeant Averesch and bad checks have increased. Sheriff Har- FROM: Auditor’s Pay-In #82163 will not change as long as grant and levy out the Paulding Schools Web row also reminded the Commissioners a TO: 002-001-00011/Dog & Kennel/ dollars are suffi cient to fund the Senior panion. Rufus is a nine year Rufus’ time. Center. Th ey pointed out that currently page www.PauldingSchools. staff member will be retiring March 25. Equipment old German Shepherd, and Lou Ann Wannemacher, Paulding AMOUNT: $3,604.17 no general fund dollars are used to oper- org and click on INFOhio County Treasurer – Ms. Wannemacher Adopted on March 9, 2009. ate the Senior Center. Th e Senior Center presented a four-year Interest Income In Th e Matter Of Amending Th e has applied for CDBG dollars for various through the Media Center Comparison report, showing percent of 2009 Annual Appropriation (Fund projects in years past. Th e Commissioners page. Contact your school 251): are pleased they have been able to award We can do your wedding, graduation, anniversary or change in banks and cusips. Th e Com- some of Paulding County’s CDBG dollars missioners also reviewed other reports, Mr. Tony Zartman moved to adopt Media Center for a username any other announcement that you may need! the following resolution: for these projects. Th e Jacob Eaton Chil- bar-charting interest income earned. dren’s Home was briefl y discussed. Th e and password. Th is is the $350,000 had been the projected interest BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board Come in and browse our great selection!! of County Commissioners does hereby Commissioners stated that the county is same password as INFOhio. income; however, given the current eco- amend the 2009 Annual Appropriation currently searching for qualifi ed house org. West Bend Printing & Publishing - 419-258-2000 nomic conditions, the revised projected and hereby directs the County Auditor parents. interest income for 2009 is now $230,000. to appropriate unappropriated funds in Susan Simpson, County Auditor Th is refl ects a 30% shortfall in projected Fund 251, to-wit: – Ms. Simpson met briefl y with the Com- income earned from interest on invest- CCW License, $1,150.00 missioners to discuss the direction of the ments. Adopted on March 9, 2009 Paulding County Senior Center. Susan Simpson, Paulding County Au- In Th e Matter Of Amending Th e ditor – Ms. Simpson met briefl y with the 2009 Annual Appropriation (Fund Commissioners to secure authorization 251): LATTA CO-SPONSORS VET- for the Director of the Paulding County Mr. Tony Zartman moved to adopt ERANS BENEFITS RESOLU- LOAD UP ON POWER Department of Job & Family Services to the following resolution: sign directives for accounting functions. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board TION (see resolution above) of County Commissioners does hereby 5025 SERIES TRACTOR amend the 2009 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the County Auditor Today, Congressman Bob CLEARANCE EVENT to appropriate unappropriated funds in Latta (R-Bowling Green) Lynne Mansfi eld Fund 251, to-wit: Dog Grooming & Boarding Fund 251 – CCW License, $1,364.00 signed on as a co-sponsor to Adopted on March 9, 2009. H.Res. 249, a resolution spon- In Th e Matter Of Amending Th e 2187 CR 144, 2009 Annual Appropriation (Fund sored by Congresswoman Antwerp, OH 45813 002): Cynthia Lummis (R-WY). Mr. Tony Zartman moved to adopt 419-258-1442 the following resolution: H.Res. 249 “Expresses the BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board sense of the United States of County Commissioners does hereby Pickup or amend the 2009 Annual Appropriation House of Representatives that delivery available on and hereby directs the County Auditor the Department of Veterans to appropriate unappropriated funds in select days, Payne & Fund 002, to-wit: Aff airs should take full re- Fund 002 – Dog & Kennel, $7,873.47 sponsibility for fi nancing the Antwerp areas. Adopted on March 9, 2009. 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Freight, installation, delivery, dealer fees and taxes not Included. 419-399-5360 or 419-39-WE FIX be viewd by article, website, DN1BUGL251A4 -AG-KEN3X100325WBN-BW-00279470 PAGE 10 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 25, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] in motor vehicle fee increases While seat belts can help “stimulus” debate, Republi- REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE REBECCA recommended by the Gover- protect drivers from injury in cans in the House and Senate VISITS PRESCHOOL! nor, as well as an increase in a crash, police offi cers should were shutout of the legislative vehicle title fees from $5 to not be able to stop motorists process. When the “stimulus” $15 to raise nearly $26 million simply on the suspicion that package was brought to the annually, a provision that was they may not be buckled up. House fl oor for fi nal passage, inserted in the House version Law enforcement resources not one Member of Congress of the bill. Th ese fee increases can be put to a much better had read this bill. Later, un- amount to no less than a tax use. Th ere is also no proof that der the darkness of night in increase on Ohio motorists changing the law would do the Conference Committee, at a time when many Ohio- much to improve seat belt us- Democrats were able to add ans can barely aff ord to drive age in the state. In fact, nearly the provision that allowed themselves to work, take their 82 percent of Ohio drivers these bonuses. President kids to school or go to the wore their seatbelts in 2007, Obama then broke his own grocery store. according to statistics from promise and did not allow fi ve 3RD ANNUAL ANTWERP Th e Administration’s the National Highway Traffi c days of review before signing transportation spending plan Safety Administration. the “stimulus” package into ATHLETIC BOOSTER’S RE- would also allow for the cre- In the coming days the law. If this legislation was not VERSE RAFFLE SUPPORTS ation of Transportation In- Senate Transportation Com- rushed through Congress, ALL-WEATHER TRACK novation Authorities, local mittee will resume hearings and legislative due process entities that would have the on HB 2. In addition, the Sen- was allowed, the light of day Th e 3rd Annual Reverse power to use local taxes, spe- ate will unveil its own version would have revealed the lan- Raffl e was hosted by the An- cial assessments and fees, in- of the transportation budget, guage that allowed for these twerp Athletic Booster Club cluding toll increases on Ohio taking into account testi- bonuses to be paid. on Saturday, March 14, 2009 highways, to help fund public mony from interested parties I opposed both the Finan- at the Antwerp School. Th e improvements. Like increases and hopefully working to ad- cial Market Rescue Legisla- raffl e is a great fund-raiser Mrs. Becky Suvar, other- topic, we all made a bunny in vehicle fees, allowing TIAs dresses some of the concerns tion from the 110th Congress to support the All-Weather wise known as Reduce, Re- out of all recycled materials! to raise toll prices and other that I just discussed. As HB and the stimulus Package Track which is being con- use, Recycle Rebecca, came to Shown here working on assessments would increase 2 continues through the leg- passed earlier this year, and, structed at the Archer Field. visit us at preschool and talk their craft are from left : Bri- the fi nancial burden on Ohio islative process, I will work unfortunately, this exact situ- Rick Small of MIX 98.1 with us about recycling. Th e anna Minck, Rebecca, and Ev- taxpayers at a time when they to build consensus on the bill ation is one of the primary was the highly entertaining children all wanted to help elyn LeMieux. Th ese children can least aff ord it. in the General Assembly that reasons for my fi rm opposi- MC for the evening. Numer- save our trees and to learn to are in the aft ernoon class of I also have reservations has the future of Ohio’s trans- tion to both pieces of legis- ous prizes were given away use things again so we don’t four and young fi ve year olds about the Governor’s propos- portation system and the lation. Both bills lacked the this year. Th e grand prize for have so much waste in our with Mrs. Chris Adams and al to expand passenger rail well-being of Ohio taxpayers accountability, transparency, the evening was $1,000, sec- landfi lls. Aft er discussing this Mrs. Ann Miller. service between Cincinnati, in mind. and oversight needed to pre- ond prize was $500 and third Columbus, and Cleveland. I encourage all residents of vent situations like this from prize was $200. st GENERAL ASSEMBLY DE- Department of Transporta- Currently, Amtrak is study- the 1 Senate District to con- happening. Because these ing the feasibility of the plan tact me with any questions, bills were rammed through BATES OHIO’S TRANSPOR- tion Director Jolene Molito- and is expected to report its thoughts or concerns, or if Congress for reasons still un- Visit us on the web at TATION FUTURE ris, as well as representatives from several other key state fi ndings to the state in the you need assistance working beknownst to the American www.westbendnews.net agencies. Th e bill must be coming months. However, with a state government agen- people, problems are now Capitol Letters Weekly the Governor and some Dem- cy. You can write me, Senator surfacing that raise serious Column by: Senator Steve approved by the full General PUBLIC NOTICE Assembly and signed by the ocrats in the Legislature want Steve Buehrer, Ohio Senate, questions about who will be Buehrer The City of Woodburn Governor by March 31st. to move forward with the plan Statehouse, Columbus, Ohio, held accountable for the bil- In recent weeks, Ohio law- now, so they can compete for 43215, or contact me by phone lions of dollars in taxpayer would like to inform our makers have been debating Like past transportation residents that construction budgets, HB 2 provides fund- $8 billion in one-time federal at (614) 466-8150. In addition, money the Democrat major- an important bill that could stimulus funds earmarked for I can be reached by email at ity authorized to be spent. will be starting for the water ing for highway construction line replacement on Main have a tremendous impact on rail development across the [email protected]. the well-being of Ohio motor- projects, the State Highway Street. Construction should Patrol and operations at the country. begin on or around March ists and the future direction I believe it is irresponsible LATTA STATEMENT RE- of our state’s transportation Ohio Department of Trans- PUBLIC AUCTION 20, 2009 and last two to portation and the Ohio De- to move forward with an ex- GARDING AIG BONUSES three weeks. They will be system. pansion of rail service in the EVERY SATURDAY AT 6PM starting at the intersection House Bill 2, the Strick- partment of Public Safety. However, the Administra- state without fi rst knowing the Congressman Bob Latta of Main Street and Becker land Administration’s $7.6 full impact of the proposal on LARGE VARIETY OF Road and continue down billion transportation budget tion’s spending plan also calls (R-Bowling Green) made the Main Street to the Bull Rap- for millions of dollars in fee Ohio taxpayers. While much following statement in light MERCHANDISE for fi scal years 2010 and 2011, ~ EVERYONE WELCOME ~ ids intersection. Bull Rapids increases on Ohio motorists of the infrastructure could be of the recent AIG bonus leg- was approved 53-45 by the built using federal dollars, it and Main Street intersec- Democrat-controlled Ohio to help off set decreases in islation. PORTER AUCTION tion will be closed for ap- is likely that the state would “I have voted against giv- proximately two days. We House on March 5th, aft er the state revenue, money for new 19326 Co. Rd. 60 have to spend millions of dol- apologize for any inconve- House Finance & Appropria- passenger rail service, prima- ing big bonuses to employees Grover Hill, OH lars to subsidize rail service in nience this may cause. ry enforcement of Ohio’s seat of companies who received FINANCIAL SERVICES tions Committee made some the future. For Info Call: 419-587-3770 changes to the Governor’s belt law and the installation taxpayer money by opposing of cameras in construction In addition, HB 2 would the Financial Market Rescue original proposal. Concur- establish a pilot program to rently, the Senate Highways zones, as well as several other legislation and the “stimulus” PUBLIC NOTICE reforms that are a source of install cameras along Ohio’s bill twice. Now, Democrats in & Transportation Committee highways to nab drivers who VILLAGE OF ANTWERP held hearings on HB 2 over serious concern for many of the House and Senate want to my colleagues and I. speed through construction provide cover for themselves the past few weeks, listen- zones. While we should urge MUNICIPAL INCOME TAX PAYER ing to testimony from Ohio HB 2 includes $106 million by passing fl awed legislation. drivers to exercise caution in Th e blame for these AIG ASSISTANCE DATE construction zones, I believe bonuses falls squarely on SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2009 – 9:00 AM TO 2:00 PM cameras are an unnecessary the shoulders of President government intrusion. In Obama, Senate Major- VILLAGE HALL, 118 N. MAIN STREET, ANTWERP, OHIO fact, according to the Ohio ity Leader Harry Reid, House The Village of Antwerp wants to announce that Traffi c Crash Facts report, of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and the nearly 330,000 accidents Senator Chris Dodd. Under representatives from CCA, the village’s tax on Ohio’s roadways in 2007, their watch and support, the administrator, will be at town hall on Saturday, March only 1.78 percent occurred in language that allowed these 28, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to help village construction zones. bonuses to be paid to AIG residents with their municipal income tax questions Also, cameras could actu- employees was able to make and assist in lling out their municipal income ally be a detriment to public it into the “stimulus” bill and safety as some cars travel- tax returns. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment become law. necessary. Call 419-258-2371 for information. ing at high speeds slam on From the start of the their brakes to slow down through construction zones, Animal Clinic of Paulding while other drivers ignore the change in speed limit entirely. 308 E. Jackson Not to mention, drivers are Paulding, OH 45879 forced to slow down through 419-399-2871 construction zones that may be marked with speed limit signs and orange barrels, but there is no work going on at Hours: Dr. Tom Wilkin the site. I have long advocated Mon-Tues – 12-5 Dr. Missie Bowman for signage before work zones Wed-Thurs - Fri – 9-5 Audrey Hanenkratt, Mgr that would allow construction crews to turn fl ashing lights on or off to notify drivers if !"! work is being done at the site. #$ %&" DERCK’S LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES Th e Governor is also push- ')" " ing for the primary enforce- *+ , & 15193 Rd. 45 ment of Ohio’s seat belt law in " & - " & Antwerp, Ohio 45813 HB 2, which would give law . 419-258-2512 enforcement the authority to */ && stop drivers simply for not 0 1!21! 1 419-506-1902 buckling up. Currently, Ohio police can only ticket a driver Mulch Colors: for not wearing their seatbelt Red, Brown, and Gold if they are pulled-over for an- ! " # $ %& '(() $ other off ense. $* # + # , & - + & + + +& + .. Black Dirt and Small Gravel. Everything is in Bulk $ $ /0+ $* . '1& '(() PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net PAGE 11 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 25, 2009
Spring is almost here. NOTICE FOR BIDS CLASSIFIED ADS The Paulding Soil and Water ForRentinPauldingFor Rent in Paulding It’s time for more Conservation District Board of Supervisors will be accepting Sell it in the Classifieds! energy for all those quotes for summer mowing, Whispering Pines 2 bedroom apartments Classifi ed ads are $6.00 for 25 words or less summer projects. Ask trimming and weed control at the “Spring Ahead!” - 1st month rent - FREE and $.10 for each additional word. Black Swamp Nature Center. For Bold is $1.00 additional. me how to get it. more detailed information on the 1st months Electricity - FREE Fax: (419) 258-1313 • Email: [email protected] visit areas to be maintained please P.O. Box 1008, Antwerp, OH 45813 contact the Paulding S.W.C.D at 13 month lease required. $375 damage deposit. WWW.livingbetterhealth.net (419) 399-4771. The District will For more information call 419-399-2419. Deadline for classifi eds is Mondays at 12 Noon. be accepting quotes until 4:00 April Classifi eds MUST be paid upfront!! or call Diana 6, 2008 at the Paulding S.W.C.D M-F 9:00-4:00. After hours or on weekends call 419-576-7433 offi ce located at 260 B Dooley 419-399-3441 or 419-769-7770. Drive, Paulding, Ohio RECENT STORM DAM- FOR RENT IN PAYNE: AGE. Reasonable rates, three plus bedroom house. PUBLIC NOTICE call for free estimates. Large LR, DR and kitchen, NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION Ph(419)506-0506. Ask for 1 1/2 baths. Two car at- ALL GRAVE DECORATIONS AND/OR FLOWERS ON Joe. 11-12p GRAVESITES, GRAVE STONES OR IN URNS MUST BE tached garage. References Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 1783.11, Th e HUSS & SONS CONTRACT- and deposit required. Call Price Limited Partnership created by Georgia B. Price REMOVED FROM THE VILLAGE OF PAULDING (419)258-8314. 11-12 LIVE OAK CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL CEMETERY ING & HANDYMAN SERVICES. on February 17, 1998 hereby gives notice that it has dis- BY THIS DATE: 04-01-2009. Call us for all your carpentry, BEAUTIFUL NEW RANCH solved and has ceased to carry on its business except as electrical, plumbing, con- ANY DECORATIONS AND/OR FLOWERS REMAINING AFTER in Woodburn: 3 bedroom, may be required for its benefi cial winding up. crete/masonry, decks, porch- 2 1/2 baths, on a gorgeous THIS DATE WILL BE DISPOSED OF BY ORDER OF THE es, honeydoos. Robert Huss, fi nished basement, over Dated: 3-12-2009 PAULDING VILLAGE CEMETERY BOARD. 419-258-2510. eot 2,000 sq. ft. fi nished. Large Danny G. Price NEW DECORATIONS AND/OR FLOWERS MAY BE PLACED IN 22x30 garage. $89,900. THE CEMETERIES AFTER THIS DATE: 04-8-2009. HELP WANTED: Wait- Marlene S. Smazenko resses, cooks & dish- Motivated seller, make of- washers. Apply in per- fer. Blake Realty. 260-385- son on March 28 at Los 8858. 12-15p Elaine’s Thought for the week: Gallitos in Paulding from WRIGHT PATTERSON * NOTICE * “It doesn’t matter where you go in life ... 10AM–Noon. No phone Air-Force Museum & The calls. Paulding County Township Association fi sh what you do or how much you have... GREENE in Dayton. Sat- It’s who you have beside you.” STANLEY FULLER BRUSH urday May 30th. Cost: and chicken dinner to be held at the Extension & Watkins Products. 419-399- $40 per reservation. Bus Building at the fairgrounds on August 2, 2007. PRICE DRASTICALLY REDUCED! 3223. oam leaves Antwerp School @ GILL’S TAX SERVICE: 6:45 AM. Proceeds to An- Serving from 5-7 pm. Carry outs available. Free e-fi le. Federal, state, twerp Veterans Memo- local, school. $55.00 419- rial. Make check to Sue Bill Strahley, 258-2294. 5-12p Beck. Mail to V.E.T.S., Secretary, Paulding County Twp. Assn. HEALTH COVERAGE P.O. Box 742, Antwerp, Solutions from Leland OH 45813 Questions? Smith Insurance. Indi- (419) 399-5764. 9-12 viduals, groups, self- PUBLIC NOTICE employed, Cobra Al- FOR SALE: 2001 Chev. VILLAGE OF ANTWERP ternatives, short term, Silverado C1500 V-8, ex- #2583 MLS #4643182 Only 16 miles to Walmart & Meijer. Nestled Medicare supplements, tended cab. Call 419-576- PROPERTY OWNERS in amongst the pines, this 1.5 acre corner lot in the country is Part D prescription drug. 9136 or 419-258-6222. ZONING PERMITS REQUIRED IN THE perfectly landscaped with fruit trees, garden area, secluded area Call Dan Fowler @ 419- 12-13p for your swing & fi sh pond. A gazebo with a hot tub also adds to VILLAGE OF ANTWERP 258-1363. tf SCOUTING BOOK: “The the beauty of the landscape. Inside you will fi nd 3 bedrooms, 2½ LOTS FOR RENT, HOMES Residents in the Village of Antwerp must secure a zoning baths. The Master is on the main fl oor. The Master bath boasts of for sale in Leinard’s Manu- Adventure Patrol”, by Verl permit from the Village Administrator’s Offi ce located at 109 a heated ceramic fl oor. The 2nd fl oor has 2 Bedrooms + a large factured Homes Commu- Dasher, is available at the Water Plant Drive for new construction of homes, garages, loft which could easily be turned into a 4th bedroom + full bath. out buildings, fencing, etc. Improvements to existing homes, nity in Antwerp, 419-258- Paulding County Library. business or garages will be needed if the improvement The all modern kitchen has an island/bar & pantry. The great room 2710. tf It can also be purchased at enlarges the original footprint of the building. Examples would has cathedral ceilings, fl oor to ceiling windows, fi replace, open Amazon or www.author- be: adding a porch, deck, sun room, anything which extends stair case. The 3 season room is completely fi nished with cathe- 1982 – 14x61 MOBILE the original roof line or square footage of the building. Home: good shape. $1400. tree.com/scout eot-14 dral ceilings, 3 walls of windows and could easily be a 4 season Call 419-506-1505. tf Zoning Permits are reported on an annual basis to the Paulding room. (You will love it!) Only asking $184,900 for this property FOR SALE: 1996 Wil- County Auditor’s Offi ce. If a zoning permit is not acquired located at 8974 Rd. 21, Payne. Please give Elaine Wannemacher NICE ONE BEDROOM, at the time of the improvement, the improvement can be derness Fifth Wheel stopped until a permit is acquired and/or back real property the pleasure of showing you this property. 2nd fl oor apartment w/ Camper 33 ft. long. Huge appliances. 205 1/2 S. taxes generated from the increased value of the improvement Offi ce: 419-399-3030 or 419-263-2523 deck with awning, nice would have to be paid to the County Auditor’s Offi ce when re- Main, Antwerp. Water, assessments are done. Cell: 419-769-7999 sewer, trash incl. $375/ lot, furniture, bedding, kitchen items included. Questions on how to obtain a permit or what type of improvement mo. 419-258-8371. requires a village permit can be answered by contacting the Foltz Realty 12-15ptf Sewer hook-up. $18,900. 106 N. Williams St. • P.O. Box 419 Village Administrator at 419-258-2371. Please note the permit process can take several weeks and anyone planning an Paulding, OH 45879 FOR RENT – Quiet, large, Locatd on Marble Lake, one bedroom country Sunset Cove Camp- improvement should contact the Administrator’s offi ce during Elaine Wannemacher, Realtor apartment with some util- ground, Quincy, MI. Call the planning process. ities; washer/dryer; Hicks- 419-542-8975 or cell 419- Hicksville, OH ville School district, State 487-3197. 12-13p Paulding Co. Line Rd. 419-542-8216. 12-13p FOR SALE – Dishes, 12 LAND 2 BEDROOM APT. in place setting. Nippon– downtown Antwerp. Ap- Noritake, circa 1920, celtic ® pliances – cable – utilities pattern, $100. Hicksville, included. Remodeled & 419-542-8260. p STRAIT REALTY INC. AUCTION new paint. 419-258-8001 119 E. High Street, Hicksville or 419-786-9652. 11-12p FOR SALE: Tide & 65 ACRES • 3 TRACTS Downy, $7.50/gal. 22111 SR (419) 542-6180 CONTINENTAL GARDEN 101, Woodburn. 260-413- Sam Murphy Larry Fillinger TUESDAY, APRIL 14 • 6:30PM APARTMENTS FOR RENT: 8939. 12-13p Full-Time Agent Broker Continental, OH. Elderly, 419-487-0355 WWW.REALTOR.COM 419-782-1950 Productive Tillable Acreage disabled & handicapped FOR SALE: 1983 Chev. accessible. Sewer, water Cut Motor Home. 67,000 Potential Country Building Sites & garbage incl. On-site miles. Runs great. Sleeps AUCTION LOCATION: Defi ance Co. Fair Grounds, Hicksville, Ohio. laundry facility. Rental as- 4-5. $2,000 obo. Call 419- Directions: From Main Street in Hicksville, Turn south onto Maple Street, sistance & HUD vouchers (next to McDonalds) and follow to the Fairgrounds Building. available. HUD housing. 506-2500. 10-12p PROPERTY LOCATION: The property is located on the Southeast corner Equal Housing Opportu- NEED ASSISTANCE 16918 ROAD 63 .....$84,900 105 E. WOODCOX .....$77,500 of Defi ance/Paulding County Line Road and Township Road 53. From S.R. nity. 419-596-3821. 12-15 49 South of Hicksville, turn East onto the County Line Road and follow to WITH decorating your property. FOR RENT IN ANTWERP, home? Call Judy McCalla, OH: three bedroom house. TRACT 1: 6.6± ACRES with nearly 300 feet of road frontage. Hicksville. 419-542-6182. The tract runs back nearly 1000 feet in depth. This tract has mostly Latty Freshly painted and new Window coverings, blinds, silty clay soils with some Fulton loam slopes. The back drop to this property fl ooring. References and shades, etc. also available. deposit required. Call 5807 ROAD 204...... $39,900 is wooded for private building site! tf 301 N MADISON...... $29,900 TRACT 2: 38± ACRES with over 900 feet of road frontage and 1750 feet in (419)258-8314. 11-12 depth. This Tract is also mostly Latty silty clay with a couple areas of Fulton FOR RENT IN HICKS- FT. DEFIANCE An- silty clay loam. This tract does include a small piece of wooded area in the VILLE: one bedroom up- tiques. Find your trea- back. stairs apartment. Large sures at our new larger TRACT 3: 20± ACRES with nearly 1300 feet of road frontage on T53. This rooms. Appliances fur- location at 402 Clinton could off er several potential Country Building sites along T53. There is Street, Defi ance. Hours: approximately 575 feet in depth to this entire tract. The soils again are nished (including washer 3524 ROAD 230...... $64,900 17451 ROAD 53...... $185,000 mostly Latty silty clay with small area of Fulton loam to the northwest. & dryer). References and Mon-Sat 10AM–5PM. ANNUAL REAL ESTATE TAXES: $357.85 with annual Ditch assessments deposit required. Call 419- Phone: 419-782-6003. LOW Interest Rates 258-8314. 11-12 of $83.00 9-12 It’s a Use your Tax REFUND as Down OWNER: DELBERT & SHARON BUSCHE Payment AUCTIONEER: JERRY EHLE 260-749-0445 GREAT $5,000 in grants soon to be If you mailed 11,500 Postcards (circulation of West Bend time to available 866-340-0445 News) it would costs $2875 not including printing charges. A buy!!! NEW LARGE Fed Tax credit www.schraderauction.com postcard size ad only cost $84 for qualifi ed home buyers PAGE 12 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 25, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • [email protected] LITTLE HARVEST DAYCARE RECEIVES VISIT WOODLAN JR/SR HIGH Zachary Werling, Danielle MENUS FOR WAYNE TRACE ham, waffl e, juice, milk HONOR ROLL FOR THE Wert, Lindsay Wheeler LOCAL SCHOOLS THE WEEK MS/HS – Lunch: FROM LOCAL SOLDIER Woodlan High Honors: OF 3/25 THROUGH 3/31 3/25 – No school, in-ser- SECOND TRIMESTER 2008- vice day 09 B+ average with no grades below a B- Breakfast: 3/26 – Bar-b-que pork w/ Grade 7 – Michelle Agui- 3/25 – Pancakes, sausage, bun, augratin potatoes, as- Woodlan Scholars: A av- juice, milk sorted fruit, milk erage with no below a B- lar, Stefani Curtin, Spencer 3/27 – Chicken fajita, ched- Garstka, Brooke Gerbers, 3/26 – Egg/cheese omelet, Grade 7 – Ashley Baum, toast/jelly, juice, milk dar munchers, assorted fruit, Mikeila Boroff , Austin Brooks, Dakota Gerig, Tara Gerig, milk Tyler Gerig, Benjamin Gru- 3/27 – Waffl es, sausage, Jaclyn Delagrange, Rashel juice, milk 3/30 – Chicken nuggets, Dial, Tyler Eich, Jared Emen- ber, Joachima Hoot, Dani- 3/30 – Pizza, juice, milk whipped potatoes w/gravy & hiser, Spencer Faull, Morgan elle Johnson, Erika Kreilach, 3/31 – Egg/cheese/bacon bread or cheeseburger /bun, David Kurtz, Darlene Len- muffi n, juice, milk oven potatoes, assorted fruit, Franklin, Kadin Gerig, Haley milk Hostetler, Tyler Kern, Ken- gacher, Cassandra Lomont, Lunch: Alyson Miller, Sidney Mum- 3/25 – Cheese or pepper- 3/31 – Ham & cheese crois- neth Knepp, Keri Koenig, sant, potato soup, assorted Joshua Raber, Connar Troyer, ma, Gena Oberlin, Burgundy oni pizza, carrot sticks w/dip, Price, Katelyn Ramer, Malin- pineapple, milk fruit, milk Garrett VanBrocklin, Emily 3/26 – Hot dog/bun, corn, Paulding Elementary – Wagoner, Rikkilee Werst da Schmucker, Melissa Shain, Morgan Spencer, Caleb Stieg- fruit crisp, milk; WT: Fajitas Breakfast: Grade 8 – Lauren Braat- 3/27 – Cheese or chicken 3/25 – No school, in-ser- en, Kelsey Brown, Edward litz, Kelsey Szajna, Cathy Va- vice day nAlstine, Sarah Voors, Raquel quesadilla, corn, sherbet, milk Cook, Carissa Eisenmann, 3/30 – Chicken noodle 3/26 – Poptart, juice, milk Justin Fuelling, Clayton Wolff 3/27 – Assorted cereals, Grade 8 – Brittany Bleeke, soup, peanut butter sandwich, Graber, Kimberlyn Graber, crackers, cheese stick, manda- graham crackers, juice, milk Austin Grubaugh, Gabriel Logan Braaten, Jason Carl- rin oranges, milk 3/30 – Assorted cereals, Helmke, Joshua Hettinger, son, Andrea Emenhiser, Da- 3/31 – Sloppy joe sandwich, graham crackers, juice, milk vid Foss, Alex Geiger, Caleb smashed potatoes, rice, pears, 3/31 – Pancake wrap, juice, Katie Hormann, Carly Huth, milk Jaryn Malfait, Misty McSor- Hall, Chelsy Hoersten, Cory milk Hoersten, Joseph Lortie, Ay- Paulding Elementary ley, Blake Miller, Timothy – Lunch: Nahrwold, Caleb Raber, Lori rika Pier, Justice Williams ANTWERP LOCAL SCHOOL Grade 9 – Cody Daraban, 3/25 – No school, in-ser- Renner, Hannah Robbins, LUNCH MENU FOR THE vice day Olivia Schultz, Logan Smead, Adelina Gomez, Erik Hock- WEEK OF 3/25 THROUGH emeyer, Payton Hunt, Alyssa 3/26 – Taco salad w/lettuce, Rachel Sowles 3/31 cheese & salsa, crackers, as- Grade 9 – Rachel Biddle, Knoblauch, Ryan Lengacher, sorted fruit, milk Kyle Lininger, Morgan Mar- 3/25 – Taco or spicy chicken Alivya Bakle, a student of Alivya and visit the center. Nolan Bigelow, Logan Buuck, 3/27 – Cheese bread stick shaus, Kyle Nieuwlandt, on bun, corn, pineapple, milk; w/marinara sauce, green Little Harvest Daycare/Pre- We are looking forward to the Alyssa Chandler, David Chle- bek, Caleb Clevenger, Amber Nicholas Patterson, Lindsey PLUS: salad bar or brownie beans, assorted fruit, milk school is shown here with her next time he is back in Ohio Pettyjohn, Jason Price, Shelby 3/26 – Ham on bun or 3/30 – Pepperoni pizza, brother, Derek Bakle. 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