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Pancakes and
sausage March 3
SCOTT The Scott
Lions Club will be hosting
its annual pancake &
sausage day, Saturday,
March 3. Serving times are
from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. at the
Lions Club building in
downtown Scott. As al-
ways, its all you can eat
pancakes and sausage for
donations only.
Blood drive set
ANTWERP An
American Red Cross blood
drive will be held from 8
a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, March
2, in the Antwerp High
School gymnasium, located
at 303 S. Harrmann Road
in Antwerp. Those who do-
nate will receive a T-shirt.
To schedule an appoint-
ment, please call 1-800-
RED CROSS (1-800-733-
2767) or visit redcross-
blood.org
Library director
to demonstrate
salmon dish
OAKWOOD Join
Paulding County Carnegie
Library director Susan
Pieper at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 1, as she
demonstrates her own spe-
cial recipe for Honey
Glazed Pecan Salmon.
Hosted by the Cooper
Community Library in
Oakwood, Pieper will be
presenting her dish as part
of the branch librarys
cooking class series. The
class will be held in the
Community Room and
space is limited, so pre-reg-
istration is required. Call
the Cooper Community
Library at 419-594-3337
for more information and to
register.
JPHS is now
on Facebook
John Paulding Historical
Society president Les
Weidenhamer announced
Monday that the organiza-
tion is now on Facebook.
We hope you Like us,
he said.
To become a fan of the
society and its museum, go
to facebook.com, search for
John Paulding Historical
Society and click on the
Like button.
Countdown
The countdown has
begun! Its now 27 days
until spring.
Thanks to you ...
Wed like to thank Joe
Sander of Payne for sub-
scribing to the Progress!
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VOL. 138 NO. 26 PAULDING, OHIO 419-399-4015 www.progressnewspaper.org WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2012 ONE DOLLAR USPS 423620
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By NANCY WHITAKER
Progress Staff Writer
A hike in the price of elec-
tricity has left many small
businesses, villages, schools,
fairgrounds and churches
with sky high utility bills that
they will have trouble paying.
Entities are saying they had
no forewarning of the rate in-
crease and budgets already
had been set when they got
their first bill for the year.
The Village of Antwerp is
just one of many entities feel-
ing the crunch from AEPs
rate hike. The rates, which
were approved by PUCO in
December, raised the price of
electric service by 40 percent.
The rate hikes targeted small
businesses, schools, and
churches as a result of provi-
sions that reduce costs for
large manufacturers and
transfer much of the burden
to others.
Loretta Baker, fiscal offi-
cer for Antwerp, said, We
pay approximately 28 sepa-
rate electric bills for Antwerp
village. Our costs went up at
least 33 percent overall. We
pay bills for the fire station,
street lights, sewer plant,
water plant as well as the li-
brary.
The AEP bill runs approx-
imately $75,000 for a normal
year. With these increases,
we are looking to have to pay
at least an additional
$25,000.
Village administrator Sara
Keeran emailed State Rep.
Lynn Wachtmann about the
crises and how the village
had been affected. Her email
stated, The AEP increase
just approved by PUCO has
dealt a 33 percent increase in
electric bills for the Village of
Antwerp.
The email went on to say
that the increase would cause
great financial harm to
Antwerp in the amount of
$29,000 which the village
has no way of covering.
Keeran also said that the
village had filed a complaint
with PUCO and asked for
Wachtmanns help in review-
ing the increase.
Wachtmann replied that
after receiving Keerans
email, he contacted PUCO
and was happy to report that
PUCO was taking up the rate
impacts and hoped to have it
resolved by the end of the
month.
Meanwhile Shelly Clark,
AEP Corporate
Communications Director
said, We had meetings last
year with approximately 20
interveners. They represented
different areas of business
and were wanting us to move
towards market price. We
thought doing it this way
would be the best.
Groups could petition to
join the case when it began,
but nobody stepped up to rep-
resent the small business sec-
tor.
One report said the agree-
ment reflected the wishes of
those who attended. Their
wishes included rate cuts for
big business and a variety of
incentives for others.
Rates for residential cus-
tomers went up significantly.
For customers of AEPs Ohio
Power, which covers a pre-
dominately rural area, the
rate rose 5 percent.
Since January 2008, Ohio
Powers rates have increased
by 47 percent, according to
the PUCOs monthly rate sur-
vey. Compared with a year
ago, Ohio Powers rate is up
17 percent.
While the agency pledges
to help small businesses,
those in all-electric house-
holds are raising concerns
about their costs. The new
AEP rates do not include a
discount to residents who
heat with electricity.
Previously, AEP charged
its base-generation rate for
only the first 800 kilowatt-
hours of usage in the cold-
weather months. The base
rate, which doesnt include
the cost of fuel and other gen-
eration charges, was about 3
cents per kilowatt-hour.
Since the new system started
in January, the base rate is the
same for all usage levels.
So, a house that uses 2,500
ences and opportunities to
boys and girls that will help
them develop to their fullest
potential, continued Hiler.
Projects, along with club
programs and activities, are
the tools used to develop
leadership, citizenship and
character in members. The 4-
H project, which is based on
real life experiences, provides
participants with the opportu-
nity to learn by doing.
In addition, new projects
this year include Guinea pig,
create your own clothing,
cake decorating, interior de-
sign and science fun with
dairy food.
Eligibility for 4-H mem-
bership begins when a child
has reached age 5 and is en-
rolled in kindergarten as of
Jan. 1 of the current year
(Cloverbuds); membership to
the 4-H club program begins
when a child is at least 8
years old and enrolled in the
third grade as of Jan. 1 of the
current year.
Ohio 4-H membership
ends Dec. 31 of the year in
which an individual attains
the age of 19.
This years Paulding
County Fair will be held June
11-16.
Thirteen active clubs in the
county accept a large variety
of projects. Clubs include: 5-
H Saddle Club, Blue Ribbon
Workers, Brown Bettys and
Buster Brown, Campground
Kids, Doe-C-Doe, Flatrock
Jr. Farmers, Happy Bunch,
Leaders of Tomorrow,
Livewires, Modern Miss and
Mister, P.L. Pals,
Stablemates, The Out of
Towners and 4-H Carteens,
with a focus on teen leader-
ship.
In addition, this years 4-H
Camp will be held at Camp
Palmer, near Defiance, July
9-12. The theme for this
years event is, A Place
Where Dreams Come True.
Hiler emphasized that there
are scholarships available for
assistance with camp regis-
tration fees. Thirty counselors
They join because they want
to belong, do things that have
action and succeed some-
thing, Hiler said.
The main purpose of 4-H
is to provide learning experi-
By JIM LANGHAM
Feature Writer
After involvement of 315
young people in last years
Paulding County 4-H pro-
gram, program assistant Staci
Hiler is aiming for a goal of
400 participants in this years
involvement.
Hiler said that many regis-
trations have already been re-
ceived; however, those who
would yet like to join have
until March to join one of the
county clubs for this season.
Anyone interested can pick
up registration forms at the
OSU Extension Office at the
fairgrounds, county libraries
or by going to the Web site at
paulding.osu.edu and clicking
on the 4-H bar.
In addition, there is a page,
Paulding County 4-H
Program, on Facebook.
We have initiated new and
exciting ways to spread the
word of 4-H throughout the
county, said Hiler. Our pro-
motion includes school visits
to the third grade classes at all
elementary schools within the
county, radio spots, 4-H li-
brary displays at Paulding,
Oakwood, Payne and
Antwerp, and local newspa-
per coverage.
Hiler said that Dairy Queen
ice cream coupons will be
given to those who bring a
friend to their meeting, and
also to the friend. In addition,
they are having contests be-
tween clubs to see who can
get the most members. The
winning club will receive a
Dairy Queen ice cream cake
party sponsored by the 4-H
Advisory Committee.
Ohio 4-Hers may choose
from over 200 projects.
Examples include first aid,
woodworking, animal sci-
ence, livestock projects, food
and nutrition, clothing, model
rocketry, creative arts and
various types of livestock ex-
hibits.
Kids have fun because
they can enjoy their friends at
4-H meetings, social activi-
ties, tours, camps and the fair.
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Ellie Miller, Jalynn Parrett and Kandee Manson talk to the third grade classes about 4-H.
Members of the Junior Leaders, as well as 4-H members from Antwerp, teach fellow third
graders the 4-H Pledge.
See ELECTRICITY, page 2A
Hiler projects 4-H enrollment goal of 400
held Friday, Feb. 17. She is survived
by her mother and three children.
Last week, Paulding County
Probate Court issued a custody order
designating Aldrichs mother as legal
custodian of the youngest child.
The family is more at ease now,
said Brenda Cook, Aldrichs aunt,
following the arrests. We have been
in turmoil since this happened. Our
hearts have been ripped out of our
chests. We can feel our hearts beating
again because justice is being served.
We know we are getting justice.
Amy is getting justice.
MARION Last Wednesday, two
Marion men were arrested and
charged in connection with the Feb. 8
shooting death of Paulding County
resident Amy Aldrich.
Raymond Bertuzzi, 28, was
charged with one count of aggravat-
ed murder.
Bo Cook, 25, was charged with
two counts of complicity to commit
aggravated murder, which means he
is suspected of hiring or convincing
someone to kill Aldrich.
Judge Teresa Ballinger set bond
for both suspects at $2 million.
A preliminary hearing is set for
Feb. 23 in Marion Municipal Court.
If the suspects waive that, the
charges will go to the prosecutor and
then to the grand jury, a court repre-
sentative said.
Aldrich, who was living with her
mother in Latty, had planned to
spend Feb. 8 in Marion to attend a
child support hearing. Cook, the fa-
ther of Aldrichs youngest child, was
a party to the hearing, but did not ap-
pear.
Marion Police were called to a
home at 617 Bartram Ave. in Marion
on Feb. 8 and found Aldrich dead
from a gunshot wound.
Cook was taken into custody that
night as a person of interest, ques-
tioned, and later arrested on unrelated
charges of possession of heroin and
assault. He was arraigned on those
charges Feb. 9 then posted bond.
Cook was arrested by police on
Feb. 15 following searches of two
residences. Bertuzzi was apprehend-
ed a few hours later when he attempt-
ed to flee on foot during a traffic stop.
He was caught by a police canine.
Funeral services for Aldrich were
Two men charged in Marion homicide
Customers resist shocking electric rates
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shoe was just awesome. Im
hoping people will again
show their creativity. They
should be able to have lots of
fun with these categories.
Entries for the flower
show close at 5 p.m. June 8
at the secretarys office. Tags
will become available May
29. Office hours are 10 a.m.-
5 p.m.
Flowers are to be on the
grounds between 1-3 p.m.,
Sunday, June 10. Judging
will be that evening so rib-
bons are in place opening
day of the fair.
ANTIQUE SHOW
This year the antiques dis-
play will include vintage
Girl Scout items in recogni-
tion of the groups 100th an-
niversary.
Id like to see more an-
tiques come out, said
Townley. Its the only way
the youth and young people
can see how things have pro-
gressed over the years.
Some unusual items dis-
played during the past have
included hair receptacles
(for collecting hair), flat
irons and chamber pots.
Entries for the antique de-
partment close Friday, June
8. Items are to be on the
grounds between 9 a.m.-2
p.m. Saturday, June 9.
Please contact Townley at
419-506-1275, Miller at
419-587-3594 or Carole
Overmyer at 419-263-2596
for further details or with
any questions concerning
classes or categories in
preparation for the 2012 fair.
some beautiful ideas and ex-
amples of wedding and
birthday cakes.
Best of Show winner in
the Best Cookie in the World
will also win $20 and a
rosette.
People need to be going
through their recipes to see if
they have a cookie that
would qualify for this presti-
gious award, Miller con-
cluded.
Best of Show cash prizes
will also be awarded to the
following along with a
rosette: canned goods, $10;
breads, $10; actual mud pies,
$3; machine sewing, $10;
scrapbooking, $10; art, $20
and hobbies and crafts, $10.
FLOWER SHOW
This years flower show
artistic arrangements partici-
pants will compete for a gift
certificate from Holly, Wood
& Vine floral shop in
Paulding. Four themes have
been selected for this years
contest.
Opening Day at the Ball
Park will feature flowers in
the color of the artists fa-
vorite ball teams.
Fathers Day is open to
the artists depiction of the
day.
Morning Coffee will be
arrangements set in large
coffee cans.
Grannys Favorite
Tractor is to include a small
tractor in the arrangement.
Last year I was im-
pressed, said fair board
president Ellie Townley.
The one in the high heel
ment heads, there are some
special events coming this
year.
One of them includes a
Best of Show premium of
$100 to be paid again this
year in the photography de-
partment, said Sue Miller.
This nice premium was
won last year by Melissa
Figert of Oakwood. She was
thrilled with the win, Miller
said.
COOKING and BAKING
We hope to shake things
up a little every year so the
categories represent more
variety in all the homemak-
ing arts, said Miller. This
year will see an emphasis on
cakes, so we hope that citi-
zens will round up their most
famous recipes for a cake
and enter the contest.
Best of Show in the cakes
will earn $20 and a rosette.
One piece of the cakes
will be cut out for judging
and display purposes. The
rest of the cake will be auc-
tioned off in the nearby sen-
ior pavilion.
The baker gets to keep
whatever money is realized
at that auction in addition to
any premiums due, Miller
noted.
Department organizers are
also looking for the best
looking cake.
There will also be a spe-
cial category of best decorat-
ed cake, which is not edible
said Miller. Only the deco-
ration will be judged, creat-
ed on whatever form the
artist chooses. We hope for
By DENISE GEBERS
It is not too soon to be
thinking about the Paulding
County Fair and becoming a
participant rather than just
an observer.
Preparations are set for
several events housed in the
Grange Building during the
Paulding County Fair.
Various fair board com-
mittees, especially the com-
mittee in charge of domestic
arts, has long lamented the
lack of participation from
the general population in the
county.
This department includes
cooking, baking, all kinds of
sewing and needlework,
artistic endeavors and pho-
tography.
According to the depart-
kilowatt-hours is facing an
additional cost of about $50
because of the change. That
level of usage likely would
occur only at a very large
house or an all-electric house.
Customers can expect a $9
increase per 1000 kilowatt
hours. If you use a total of
3000 kilowatt hours you can
expect to see your bill in-
crease by $27.
An uncustomary statement
from the Public Utilities
Commission of Ohio on
Friday stated that its chair-
man said he will take action
to reduce rate increases for
small businesses.
Longtime observers of the
PUCO say they cannot recall
a precedent for this kind of
backtracking in response to
public outcry.
At one time the PUCO had
received 229 complaints
about business rates since the
AEP rate plan took effect.
Clark said that AEP had
not heard anything from
PUCO about how they were
going to address the situation,
but she did say that if AEP
does not accept PUCOs pro-
posal, it will be back to the
drawing board and back to
2011 prices.
However, Clark said, By
the year 2016, AEP will not
be the generator of electricity,
leaving customers to choose
who they want for a provider.
It was also noted that PUCO
set the rates based on infor-
mation provided by the com-
pany.
Our decisions are only as
good as the company billing
information they are based
upon, a spokesperson said.
In this case, we depended
upon AEP to provide accu-
rate data upon which to base
our decision.
PUCO spokeswoman Beth
Trombold also noted that
AEP provided information
about how the rate would af-
fect classes of customers, but
not for specific customers.
Rates ended up being higher
than expected, she said.
have been selected to assist
with this years camp.
Hiler emphasized that
graduating seniors should
consider becoming involved
with the Paulding County 4-
H scholarship.
The purpose of this pro-
gram is help young people to
continue their efforts toward
becoming self directing, pro-
ductive and contributing
members of society, ob-
served Hiler.
Four guidelines must be
met in order to successfully
apply for the assistance. They
include turning in applica-
tions to the Paulding County
Extension Office by May 1,
must be a graduating senior,
agreeing to use funds for tu-
ition, books or lab fees and
applicants 4-H membership
in Paulding County standing
for at least four years.
Adult advisers volunteer
their time and talents to guide
4-H members in the develop-
ment of head, heart, hands
and health the four Hs of 4-
H work. The 4-H programs
are built around the enthusi-
asm, interest and ambition of
the 4-H members and adults
of the county, said Hiler.
fall which would end her
writing career.
She commented, I just
fell so easy, but I broke my
left arm in the process. I
cant type or run the comput-
er with one arm, so I decided
this might be the right time
to bury The Rack.
At the present time Dortha
has no plans to resurrect the
column, but you never know.
We are all wishing her a
speedy recovery and appre-
ciate the time and effort she
has put into her writing for
over four decades.
The Schaefers enjoy hear-
ing from their friends and
former neighbors. Their ad-
dress is: 1717 Maplecrest
Road Apt. 132, Fort Wayne
IN 46815.
By NANCY WHITAKER
PAULDING The au-
thor of the long running col-
umn The Spice Rack,
Dortha Schaefer, has retired
her pen due to a fall on Dec.
17.
She started writing her
column, Making the
Scene, for the Progress on
May 27, 1971. Making the
Scene later evolved into the
popular weekly column,
The Spice Rack.
In her first column,
Schaefer wrote about a tree
falling down, pantsuits, can-
ning apricots, and various
other topics. Her writing
style of wit, comedy, and
common ordinary situations
made her column a favorite
with Paulding County
Progress readers.
Dortha and her husband,
Roy, currently reside in Fort
Wayne, but the couple had
resided in Payne for many
years. They had lived in an
apartment at the Dallas
Lamb Foundation Home
until it closed last fall, then
relocated to Fort Wayne,
where Dortha suffered the
By NANCY WHITAKER
Throughout Ohio various
entities are trying to deal with
the rate hikes which took
their electric bills soaring.
Antwerp Local Schools
who has AEP for electricity
received their billing state-
ment which was significantly
higher. Christine Stuart,
treasurer of the Antwerp
School District reported that
they were working with a pri-
vate company called First
Energy. It was also noted that
these high rates would have
an impact on their school dis-
trict.
Meanwhile, Wayne Trace
Local School Treasurer Rob
Wannemacher told the
Progress that the Payne and
Grover Hill elementaries
were AEP customers while
the high school was a
Paulding-Putnam customer.
Wannemacher said, Last
year in the spring we went to-
gether with a number of dif-
ferent schools and answered
a Request For Proposal. We
then contracted with AEP
Retail and locked in a lower
rate and even though prices
went up, we can offset that
with the savings from the
lower rates we had. We
signed this for three years.
Maria Rellinger, Paulding
Exempted Village school
treasurer, also reported that
the Paulding Schools had
also contracted and pur-
chased their power source
through AEP Retail.
Fairgrounds are another
entity which will be effected
if an agreement is not
reached with PUCO and
AEP. Fairboard president
Ellie Townley said that their
electric bill was always high
and ran approximately
$1,400. She also noted that
they had received a letter
from the Ohio Fair Managers
Association which encour-
aged the board to contact
PUCO about the raise in
prices.
The fairground in
Pickaway County saw their
electric bill take a 50 percent
hike from December 2011
through January 2012.
According to their fairboard
secretary, the January bill
which covered from Nov. 29-
Dec. 30, 2011 was in the
amount of $1,136.59. The
February bill which covered
from Dec. 31-Jan 31 was for
$2042.35. This was despite
the fact that the weather has
not been that cold and that
there had been no increase in
electric use at the fair-
grounds.
A spokesperson from AEP
said they were going to work
with the Pickaway County
account in hopes of helping
them with their issue.
Meanwhile PUCO has re-
ported they should reach
some type of decision by the
end of this month.
This is Dortha Schaefers first column for the Progress,
which appeared March 27, 1971.
DORTHA SCHAEFER
AEP electric bills
Local entities could
feel the crunch
Who will be Miss
Paulding County 2012?
The Paulding Chamber
of Commerce will hold the
second Miss Paulding
County Scholarship
Pageant on Friday, June 8
in the Paulding High
School Auditeria.
The applications to enter
the pageant will be avail-
able beginning Feb. 27 at
all three county high
schools. All interested girls
who were high school stu-
dents during the 2011-12
school year may enter if
they qualify, based on the
pageant rules. Home-
schooled students and
Paulding County residents
who attend private schools
are also eligible to partici-
pate.
Watch for more details in
coming weeks.
Chamber is seeking
contestants for Miss
Paulding County
Farewell to The Spice Rack
The Board of Elections of Paulding
County, Ohio, wishes to inform voters
that the PRIMARY ELECTION will be
held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the
following locations:
AUGLAIZE TWP - Fire House at
Ohio 637 & RD 169
BLUE CREEK TWP Haviland
Community Center, 201 Vine St.
BROWN EAST & OAKWOOD
and BROWN WEST & MELROSE
Oakwood Fire & EMS Station, 201 N.
Sixth St.
ANTWERP VILLAGE and CAR-
RYALL TWP Antwerp Catholic
Church Hall, 303 W. Daggett St.
CRANE TWP & CECIL - Cecil
Fire House, 301 Third St.
EMERALD TWP - Township
House at RD 133 & RD 218
BENTON TWP (Payne Village)
and HARRISON TWP (Payne Village)
Payne Legion Hall, 229 N. Main St.
JACKSON TWP &
BROUGHTON Township House at
RD 126 & RD 131
PAULDING VILLAGE 1, 2 and 3
County Extension Bldg. at Fairgrounds
LATTY TWP & GROVER HILL
Township House, 204 E Jackson St.
PAULDING TWP & LATTY VIL-
LAGE - Township House at Ohio 500 &
RD 87
WASHINGTON TWP Township
House, SR 114 & RD 177
for the purpose of choosing the fol-
lowing offices: to nominate and vote on
the following Democratic or Republican
candidates:
Delegate and alternates for
President
U.S. Senator
Representative to Congress (5th
District)
Justice of the Supreme Court (com-
mencing 1-1-13 and 1-2-13 and unex-
pired term ending 12-31-14)
Judge of the Court of Appeals (3rd
District - commencing 2-9-13)
Member of the State Central
Committee one man and one woman (1st
District)
State Senator (1st District)
State Representative (82nd District)
County Commissioner (commenc-
ing 1-2-13 and 1-3-13)
Prosecuting Attorney
Clerk of Court of Common Pleas
Sheriff
County Recorder
County Treasurer
County Engineer
Coroner
Members of County Central
Committee for each precinct.
The minor parties of Green and
Libertarian also have candidates.
Green party: U.S. Senator
Libertarian party: U.S. Senator and
Representative to Congress (5th
District).
The polls for the election will open at
6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30
p.m. on election day. Please vote and
help make Paulding the county with the
best voter turnout in Ohio.
For more information, contact the
Paulding County Board of Elections at
105 E. Perry St., Paulding, 419-399-
8230. Office hours are Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.
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Army from 1960-62. On Oct.
5, 1963, he married Marilyn
Gonya, who survives.
Leonard was a retired farmer,
also worked at Dana Corp.
and was a Benton Township
trustee from 1990-2010. He
enjoyed pheasant hunting,
sports, gardening, traveling
and wintering in Florida.
Leonard was an avid Ohio
State Buckeye fan, but en-
joyed his grandchildrens
sporting events most of all.
He was a proud member of
the Divine Mercy Catholic
Church Choir.
Also surviving are five
children, Mike (Cindy) and
Greg (Ruth), both of Fort
Wayne, Steve (Nicole) of
Van Wert, Laura (Rich)
Brinkman of Monroeville,
Ind. and Karen (Eric) Over-
holt of Delphos; two siblings,
Russell (Carol) of Payne and
Beatrice (Leonard) Karr of
Garrett, Ind.; a brother-in-
law, Gary Wobler of Carmel,
Ind.; a former exchange stu-
dent son, Dan Gadioma of
New York, N.Y.; and 13
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death
by his parents and two sib-
lings, Arlene Wobler and
David Zuber.
A Mass of Christian Burial
was held Tuesday, Feb. 21 at
Divine Mercy Catholic
Church, Payne, with the Rev.
G. Allan Fillman officiating.
Burial was in St. John the
Baptist Catholic Cemetery.
Dooley Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
Preferred memorials are to
Divine Mercy School.
Condolences and fond
memories may be shared at
www.dooleyfuneralhome.com
MARJORIE FONT
1919-2012
PAUDLING Marjorie
Louise Font, age 92, died
Thursday, Feb. 16 at St.
Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She was born May 8, 1919
in Van Wert County, the
daughter of Ray B. and Laura
Mae (Black) Rogers. On
Aug. 28, 1951 she married
Forrest G. Font, who pre-
ceded her in death on March
14, 1994. She was a member
of the First Christian Church
of Paulding.
She is survived by a
daughter, Marilyn (Randall)
Baxter, Garland, Texas; two
sons, Daniel (Mary) Font,
Hampstead, N.C., and
Richard Font, Paulding; 11
grandchildren; and 25 great-
grandchildren.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Den
Herder Funeral Home with
the Rev. Greg Bibler officiat-
ing. Burial was in Mohr
Cemetery, Van Wert County.
Donations may be made to
a charity of the donors
choice.
Online condolences may
be sent to
www.denherderfh.com
JOHN TUTO
1947-2012
ANTWERP John Tuto,
64, of Antwerp passed away
Saturday, Feb. 18 at his resi-
dence.
He was
born March
4, 1947 in
Fort Wayne,
the son of
the late
John and
E r c a l
( B r o w n )
Tuto. He
was an avid
skilled metal fabricator and
car enthusiast. He loved
spending time with his fam-
ily friends. After 37 years of
employment at Dana Weath-
erhead, John ran his own
business, Tin Man Fabrica-
tion.
Surviving are his wife of
40 years, Darlane Jo
(Everett); four children, Lyn
(Ken) Siegel, Tammy (Steve)
VanVlerah and John and
Troy Tuto; and eight grand-
children, Taylor, John, Mike,
Austin, Steven, Samantha,
David and Bradley.
He was also preceded in
death by two sisters, Connie
(Ron) Bergman and Judy
Powell.
and Debra (Kim) Poling,
Convoy; a son, Robert (Gina)
Phlipot Jr., Antwerp; six
grandchildren, Kris (Janet)
Eby, Ryan (Amanda) Goy-
ings, Miranda (Joe) Martel,
Robbie Phlipot, Josh Poling
and Ashley (Nathan) Long;
eight great-grandchildren;
and a brother, Romane Rick-
els, Defiance.
Monday, Feb. 20 at Den
Herder Funeral Home,
Paulding, with Pastor Wayne
Karges officiating. Burial
was in Pleasant Grove Ceme-
tery, Paulding.
Memorial donations may
be made to Country Inn Ac-
tivity Fund or National Hu-
mane Society.
Online condolences may
be sent to
www.denherderfh.com
FRANKIE WEIBLE
1929-2012
DEFIANCE D. Frankie
Weible, age 82, of Defiance,
passed away with her family
at her side at 6:25 p.m. Tues-
day, Feb. 14 at the Promedica
Defiance Regional Hospital.
She was born Aug. 7, 1929
in Elida, the daughter of
Harold C. and Gay (Sherry)
Vandemark. She graduated
from Defiance High School
in 1947 and attended Lima
Memorial Hospital School of
Nursing until she married the
love of her life, Ned Weible
of Oakwood, on Sept. 18,
1948.
She worked with the pub-
lic the majority of her life,
beginning with Conomos
Candy Shop. After nursing
school, she worked for Drs.
Francis Lenhart and George
Boomer, and the dental group
of Drs. Krouse, Behringer
and Evans. Frankie worked
alongside Ned at their busi-
ness, Ned Weible Oil Inc. and
Weibles Carryout from the
1960s to 1978. She also
worked at the Hubbard Com-
pany and Arps Hardware.
She joyfully spent many
hours greeting visitors of
Promedica Defiance Re-
gional Hospital for over 10
years and was named Volun-
teer of the Year in 2008. She
was a member of Sherwood
United Methodist Church
and was involved with the
churchs foodstand at the De-
fiance County Fair and also
their Swiss steak supper. She
made her world famous
peanut brittle, fudge and
caramel corn, not only for her
family, but for the church
bazaar and the employees at
the hospital.
Surviving are four chil-
dren, Cheryl Nedine
(Richard) Buchhop and
Denise (Mark) Hench, both
of Defiance, Heather (Al)
Beam of Sherwood and
Harold Jake (Lynette)
Weible of Las Vegas; 13
grandchildren; 25 great-
grandchildren; a brother,
Clarence Bud (Shirley)
Vandemark of Hicksville;
and many nieces and
nephews, in-laws and dear
friends.
She was preceded in death
by her husband; a brother,
William Bill Vandemark;
and a sister, Gloria Powers.
Saturday, Feb. 18 at Ha-
nenkrath, Clevenger and
Schaffer Funeral Home in
Defiance with Father John
Stites officiating. Burial was
private.
Preferred memorials, in
lieu of flowers, are to the Ju-
venile Diabetes Foundation,
Defiance County Humane
Society or DRMC Auxiliary.
LEONARD
ZUBER
1937-2012
PAYNE Leonard F.
Zuber, 74, of Payne, passed
away Friday, Feb. 17, sur-
rounded by his family, at his
residence.
He was
born Aug.
1, 1937 in
Payne, the
son of
Frank and
I s a b e l l e
( We t l i )
Zuber. He
served in
AMY ALDRICH
MARION Latty resident
Amy Lynn Aldrich, age 30,
formerly of Marion, passed
away Wednesday, Feb. 8,
2012,
the vic-
tim of a
homi-
cide.
She is
survived
by her
mother,
three
children,
two sisters, three brothers,
and numerous aunts, uncles,
cousins and friends.
A celebration of Amys
life was held at Friday, Feb.
17 at Calvary Bible Baptist
Church with Pastor Floyd
Radebaugh officiating. Bur-
ial was in Grand Prairie
Cemetery. Hughes-Allen
Funeral Home, Marion, was
in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, her
family requests contribu-
tions be made to the United
Federal Credit Union in her
memory.
Expressions of sympathy
may be sent directly to her
family by logging onto
www.hughesallen.com and
opening her obituary.
RUTH ROSS
1918-2012
COLUMBIA CITY, Ind.
Ruth O. Ross, age 94, of Co-
lumbia City, passed away at
10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at
Millers Merry Manor Inc.,
Columbia City.
She was
born Feb. 9,
1918 in Jel-
l o w a y ,
K n o x
C o u n t y ,
Ohio, the
daughter of
Charles E.
Birkhold and Onata Zoe
(Snellenberger) Birkhold-
Jeffery. She graduated from
Paulding High School with
the Class of 1936. On Jan. 6,
1936 in Hillsdale, Mich., she
married Francis W. Ross,
who preceded her in death. In
1945, she moved from Ohio
to Columbia City. She
worked at Brune Printing
Company in Paulding and
Magnavox in Fort Wayne for
36 years. She was a member
of Grace Lutheran Church,
Eagles and Moose auxil-
iaries.
Survivors include her
daughter, Betsy R. (Jack)
Thompson of Albion; a son,
John F. (Laura) Ross of Co-
lumbia City; 11 grandchil-
dren; 22 great-grandchildren;
and 14 great-great-
grandchildren.
She also was preceded in
death by a daughter, Mary
Joan Boschet; a brother, Car-
los J. Birkhold; and a sister,
Margaret May.
Friday, Feb. 17 at DeMoney-
Grimes Countryside Park Fu-
neral Home, Columbia City.
Burial was in South Park
(Annex) Cemetery, Colum-
bia City.
Memorial gifts may be
given in memory of Mrs.
Ross to Grace Lutheran
Church.
Please visit www.demoney-
grimes.com to send family
condolences or sign the guest
register book.
DOLORES PHLIPOT
1935-2012
PAULDING Dolores
Jane Phlipot, age 76, died
Monday, Feb. 13 at Paulding
County Hospital.
She was born Aug. 26,
1935 in Paulding, the daugh-
ter of Roy J. and Eva E.
(Schortgen) Rickels. On
March 10, 1952, she married
Robert W. Phlipot, who pre-
ceded her in death on Nov.
14, 2010. She was a Girl
Scout leader, Cub Scout den
mother and a member of
Ohio Harness Horsemens
Association. Dolores devoted
her life to her children,
grandchildren and great-
grandchildren. She loved na-
ture, enjoyed needlework and
played the piano.
She is survived by three
daughters, Sandra (Joseph)
Weaver of Angola, Ind., Janet
(Randall) Goyings, Paulding,
Obituaries
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Paulding County Progress - 3A
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Wednesday, Feb. 22
Community Lenten
services
There will be Community Lenten Services at 7 p.m.,
Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Auglaize Chapel Church. The
speaker will be Pastor Robert Skip Farmer.
Wednesday, Feb. 29
Community Lenten
services
There will be Community Lenten Services at 7 p.m., Feb.
29, at the Auglaize Chapel Church. Pastor Jim States will be
the speaker.
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And saw her fade away;
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We could not make her stay.
A loving heart stopped beating,
And He so very genty said,
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Every restless tossing passed;
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Safely home with Me at last.
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ESTHER STINER
1916-2012
ANTWERP Esther Lu-
cille Stiner, 95, of Antwerp,
passed away Sunday, Feb. 19
at The Gardens of Paulding.
She was born Sept. 29, 1916
in Payne, the daughter of
Lonnie and Ruey (Smalley)
Watson. She graduated from
Antwerp High School and was
a nurses aide at Coldwater,
Mich. and Van Wert. In 1950,
she married Harry Stiner, who
preceded her in death in 2002.
She was a member of the
Royal Neighbors of America.
Surviving are a sister, Mary
Boesch Meyer of Antwerp; a
brother, Earl (Ruth) Watson of
Hicksville; and nieces and
nephews.
Services will be held at 10
a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at
Dooley Funeral Home,
Antwerp. Burial will be in
Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.
Visitation is from 2-4 and 6-
8 p.m. today, Feb. 22 at Doo-
ley Funeral Home, Antwerp,
and one hour prior to services
on Thursday.
Preferred memorials are to
the Antwerp Christian Pantry.
DOROTHY CARLISLE
1923-2012
PAULDING Dorothy N.
Carlisle, age 88, died Friday,
Feb. 17 at CHP Inpatient Hos-
pice, Defiance.
She was born Oct. 5, 1923
in Spencerville, Ind., the
daughter of Clarence J. and
Jane L. (Dorsey) Hissong. On
Dec. 23, 1945, she married
Gerald Gib Carlisle, who
preceded her in death on Dec.
7, 1985. She was a home-
maker and a lifetime member
and a Golden Eagle of the
Paulding F.O.E. Lodge #2405
Womens Auxiliary.
She is survived by four
sons, Edgar (Mae Lee)
Carlisle, Roger (Janet) Carlisle
and Dennis (Cheryl) Carlisle,
all of Paulding, and Ronald
(Susan) Carlisle, Antwerp;
four daughters, Judith
(Lawrence) Densmore of Oak-
wood and Marsha Bennett, Pa-
tricia (Larry) Burkley and Pam
Font, all of Paulding; a
brother, Richard Hissong of
Woodburn; two sisters, Rosa
Hannah of Bryan and Virginia
Johnston of Traverse City,
Mich.; 30 grandchildren; 55
great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-granddaughter.
She also was preceded in
death by a grandson, a grand-
daughter, a great-grandson, a
great-granddaughter, a son-in-
law, four brothers and four sis-
ters.
Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m. today, Feb.
22 at Den Herder Funeral
Home, Paulding, with Pastor
Eileen Kochensparger officiat-
ing. Burial will follow at 2:30
p.m. at Scipio Cemetery, Allen
County, Ind.
Memorial donations may be
made to Community Health
Professionals Inpatient Hos-
pice Services of Defiance.
Online condolences may be
sent to www.denherderfh.com
MARJORIE
SICKMILLER
OAKWOOD Marjorie
Marie Eakins Evans Sick-
miller, of Oakwood, died Sun-
day, Feb. 19, 2012 at the age
of 100 years old.
She was born on Peach
Mountain in Adams County,
the daughter of John Ray-
mond and Martha Ann (Shoe-
maker) Eakins. She was a
member of Auglaize Chapel
Church of God and Gideons
International Auxiliary. She
was a life-
t i m e
farmer and
w o r k e d
many years
for S.K.
W a y n e
Factory in
Defi ance.
As a child,
she helped her father plow the
fields using a team of horses
to plant the tobacco crop on
Peach Mountain.
Surviving are four sons,
DeWayne (Sharon) Evans and
John (Roberta) Sickmiller,
both of Napoleon, Jerry Sick-
miller of Elida and Joe Sick-
miller, Oakwood; four
daughters, Winona (Dick)
Hays and Judy (Dennis)
Baker, both of Oakwood,
Janette (Stanley) Coplin of
Paulding and Marjane (Lee)
Baker, South Lyon, Mich.; a
sister, Betty Tanner of Orient;
21 grandchildren; 32 great-
grandchildren; and nine great-
great-grandchildren.
by her first husband, Clyde
Evans, in 1994; her second
husband, Eryl Sickmiller, in
2003; a son, Donald Evans; a
daughter, Garnett Evans
Noble; a grandson, Stuart
Noble; a daughter-in-law,
Nancy Sickmiller; a great-
grandson, Samuel David
Sickmiller; two brothers,
Charlie and Carson Eakins;
and six sisters, Thelma Iler,
Norma Spencer, Beatrice
Walkenshaw, Ermith Well-
man and Edra Elliott.
conducted at 11 a.m. Thurs-
day, Feb. 23 at Auglaize
Chapel Church of God, Oak-
wood, with Pastor Christo-
pher Baker, the Rev. David
Coplin, and Pastor Stan Har-
mon officiating. Burial will
be in Blakeslee Cemetery,
Charloe.
Visitation will be from 3-9
p.m. today, Feb. 22 at Den
Herder Funeral Home, Pauld-
ing.
In lieu of flowers, the fam-
ily requests memorial made to
Gideons International;
Auglaize Chapel Church of
God or a charity of the
donors choice.
Online condolences may be
sent to www.denherderfh.com
MAX
SMITH
1915-2012
ANTWERP Max Arthur
Smith, 96, of Antwerp, passed
away Friday, Feb. 17 at his
residence.
He was born Nov. 21, 1915
in Antwerp, the son of Carl F.
and Norma C. (Filley) Smith.
On Aug. 9, 1940 in Wauseon,
he married Hope Eleanor Re-
vert, who
s ur vi ves .
D u r i n g
WWII, he
served in
the opera-
tion of sup-
ply points
in France,
Bel gi um,
Luxembourg and Germany
in Pattons Third Army. He
was part of a group of sol-
diers who inspected Buchen-
wald Concentration Camp
the day after it was liberated.
He was co-owner of L.
Smith & Son Inc. until retir-
ing in 1983. At that time, L.
Smith & Son Inc. was the
oldest Buick dealership and
the second oldest Pontiac
dealership in the world.
He was a member of the
Antwerp United Methodist
Church.
Also surviving are a son,
Rob (Jennifer) of Melbourne,
Ky.; a daughter, Carol (John)
Chilcote of Antwerp; two
grandsons, Scott (Nadine)
Cottrell of Falls Church, Va.
and Brad of Lexington, Ky.;
and a sister, Dorothy (Ray)
Jeffery of Antwerp.
Private services were held
at Maumee Cemetery. Doo-
ley Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
DARLA CONSIDINE
1960-2012
ANTWERP Darla Dun-
derman Considine, 51, of
Antwerp, passed away Sun-
day, Feb. 19 at Lutheran
Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She was born May 8, 1960
in Martinsburg, W.Va., the
daughter of Richard and Ot-
tilee (Murphy) Dunderman.
Surviving are her husband
of 12 years, Frank; two chil-
dren, Chad (Laura) Dunder-
man of Camden, Mich. and
Elecia (Brandon) Wobler of
Haviland; her father, of
Antwerp; a sister, Jackie
(Dwight) Doctor, Antwerp;
two brothers, Richard (Glo-
ria) Dunderman of Mechan-
icsville, Md. and David
(Chris) Dunderman of
Bryan; and 10 grandchildren.
by her mother.
held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24
at Dooley Funeral Home,
Antwerp. Burial will be in
Maumee Cemetery,
Antwerp.
Visitation is from 2-8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 23 at Dooley
Funeral Home, Antwerp, and
one hour prior to services on
Friday.
Memorials may be made
to a charity of the donors
choice.
4A - Paulding County Progress Wednesday, February 22, 2012
State Patrol
Property Transfers
The term et al. refers to and others; et vir., and hus-
band; et ux., and wife.
Auglaize Township
Robert E. Roddy Jr., et al. by Sheriff to Citi-
financial Inc.; Sec. 30, Lots 33-36, Balls
Parcels, 0.4 acre ($16,000). Sheriffs deed.
Brown Township
Jeanne A. and Michael Winans, et al. to
James A. Meeks, trustee; Sec. 33, 37.5 acres
(Exempt). Warranty deed.
Crane Township
Timothy R. and Rhonda L. Bakle, trustees
to Jame B. Miller; Sec. 1, 9.928 acres
($30,000). Warranty deed.
Harrison Township
Gary E. and Debra K. Ward, trustees to
Susan M. Whitaker; Sec. 35, Lot 5, Riverview
Park Subdivision, 0.344 acre ($62,000). War-
ranty deed.
Washington Township
Jeanne A. and Michael Winans, et al. to
James A. Meeks, trustee; Sec. 10, 20.6 acres
(Exempt). Warranty deed.
Antwerp Village
Sandra Stewart to Michael A. Stewart; Lot
5, Block E, 0.236 acre (Exempt). Quit claim.
Oakwood Village
Po and Mi Cha Hwang to Earl and June
Hicks; Lot 54, Original Plat, 0.172 acre
($19,000). Warranty deed.
Payne Village
Darren J. and Sharon A. Sutton to Carol L.
Snyder; Lot 59, Gibsons Subdivision, 0.458
acre (Exempt). Quit claim.
Paulding Police Report
ACCIDENT REPORTS
Thursday, Feb. 9
3:05 p.m. A two-vehicle
mishap at the intersection of
Miles and Williams streets
resulted in a citation. Kim-
berly K. Doster, 46, of Pauld-
ing, was stopped at the stop
sign in a 2008 Chevy Impala.
Behind her was Monico D.
Moreno III, 18, of Paulding,
in a 1994 Chevy. Reports say
Doster started to pull out, but
saw a car and stopped.
Moreno also pulled forward,
striking Doster when she
stopped. Damage was light.
Neither driver was hurt.
Moreno was cited for assured
clear distance ahead.
INCIDENT REPORTS
Friday, Feb. 10
11:10 a.m. Paulding
County Common Pleas Court
sent a copy of a judgment
entry modifying/terminating
a domestic violence civil pro-
tection order.
Saturday, Feb. 11
2:53 a.m. Dispatch sent of-
ficers to a home on Emerald
Road where a man was at-
tempting to enter a home.
10:55 p.m. EMS and an of-
ficer were called to Emerald
Road for an unresponsive
male. They were told he had
smoked two K2 cigarettes
earlier. An EMT advised they
had been getting reports of
similar incidents in the Fort
Wayne area. K2 was confis-
cated.
Sunday, Feb. 12
12:46 a.m. Officers were
called to West Perry Street
for a fight. Subjects were
gone when police arrived.
10:20 p.m. Officers re-
turned to Emerald Road con-
cerning K2. They confiscated
several bags of the substance,
a pipe and a water bong. A re-
port was sent to Job and
Family Services due to an in-
fant being in the home.
11:20 p.m. A female called
from West Wayne Street
turning herself in for violat-
ing a no contact order. The
responding officer arrested
her for OMVI.
Monday, Feb. 13
1:26 p.m. A subject came
on staton to report items
missing including small ap-
pliances, jewelry, a vehicle
key and paperwork.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
11:10 a.m. An out-of-town
individual turned in a copy of
an anonymous letter making
accusations against a village
resident.
6:30 p.m. The same out-of-
town individual requested a
welfare check.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
2:15 p.m. A North
Williams Street business told
officers they had someone
claim a prescription that they
did not have permission to
claim.
10:55 p.m. Officers as-
sisted the Defiance Police
Department by attempting to
contact a subject on West
Wayne Street.
Sheriffs Report
ACCIDENT REPORTS
Friday, Feb. 10
11:57 p.m. Johnny E.
Wright, 37, of Antwerp, was
cited for failure to control fol-
lowing a single-vehicle acci-
dent on Road 144 west of
Road 71 in Paulding Town-
ship. Reports say he was driv-
ing west in a 2001 Dodge STS
when it went out of control on
the icy pavement. It slid off
the south side of the road,
coming to rest in a ditch. It
was towed from the scene.
Wright was not injured.
Saturday, Feb. 11
8:45 a.m. Autumn E. Sholl,
24, of Antwerp, was cited for
failure to control following a
one-car crash on West River
Street in Antwerp. Reports say
she was driving west in a 2002
Ford Ranger when she lost
control on the snow and ice.
The vehicle slid off the right,
striking a wooden split rail
fence. Damage was not func-
tional. She was not hurt.
10:20 a.m. A two-vehicle
mishap on Road 424 east of
Road 1 in Carryall Township
resulted in several injuries and
a citation. Lana R. Scouten,
60, of Antwerp, was traveling
west followed by Timothy A.
Leonard, 25, of Fort Wayne.
Leonard attempted to pass
Scouten when he lost control
of his 2004 Ford F150 on the
snowy road. It spun into
Scoutens 2007 Toyota van,
which spun into a guardrail off
the left. Leonards vehicle
went off the north side of the
road and overturned, coming
to rest on the drivers side,
trapping him. Leonard was
flown to Parkview by Samar-
itan. His passengers, David N.
Miller, 63, and Jeremy P.
Rockstroh, 36, both of Fort
Wayne, were taken to be as-
sessed by other means.
Leonard was cited for failure
to control.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
5:43 a.m. Branden Lee
Powell, 27, of Antwerp, was
cited for failure to control after
a single-vehicle mishap on
Ohio 49 south of Road 8 in
Carryall Township. While
traveling north, he swerved to
miss a deer and lost control of
his 1990 Jeep Cherokee in the
snow and slush. The SUV
went off the right and rolled
before coming to rest on its
wheels. It was disabled and
towed. Powell was not hurt.
6:38 p.m. Mark Isiah Butler,
30, of Defiance, was cited for
failure to yield in the wake of
a single-car accident on Ohio
111 in Auglaize Township. He
told deputies he was driving
south when he lost control of
his 1997 Chrysler LHS. He
slid across the center line, off
the east side of the road, struck
a mailbox and a bush before
hitting a tree. He was taken to
Defiance Regional Medical
Center by Oakwood EMS for
treatment. His car was se-
verely damaged and was
towed.
10:15 a.m. Deputies were
called to Road 143 north of
Ohio 111 in Emerald Town-
ship to investigate an accident.
They located a 1998 Isuzu
Rodeo SUV, owned by
Kameron N. Cooper, of Mid-
dle Point, in a stubble field.
They determined the vehicle
had been northbound on 143
when it veered off the left,
sideswiping a pole. No one
was around the vehicle. The
owner claimed it had been
stolen.
INCIDENT REPORTS
Sunday, Feb. 12
6:22 p.m. A Crane Town-
ship resident of Road 85 re-
ported guns had been stolen.
7:12 p.m. Melrose resident
reported pills had been stolen
from them.
Monday, Feb. 13
12:15 a.m. A deputy as-
sisted the Antwerp Police
Department.
6:44 a.m. Threats by text
were reported from Road 169
in Brown Township.
5:17 p.m. Theft of tools
was called in from Road 52
in Benton Township.
5:45 p.m. A trailer for car-
Weather report weekly summary as recorded at Paulding Villages water treatment plant
Observations recorded for the 24 hours ending at 7:30 a.m. on the morning of:
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Feb. 15 33 28 -0- -0- 1
Feb. 16 39 28 0.11 -0- -0-
Feb. 17 43 26 -0- -0- -0-
Feb. 18 44 29 -0- -0- -0-
Feb. 19 40 22 -0- -0- -0-
Feb. 20 34 19 -0- -0- -0-
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OSU Extension offering
pesticide training Feb. 27
By Jim Lopshire
OSU Extension educator
Farmers, lawncare and
landscaping companies, as
well as pest-control busi-
nesses and public-health
agencies need pesticide recer-
tification training every three
years to comply with the pes-
ticide-licensing requirements
to maintain their private or
commercial applicators li-
cense.
In partnership with the
Ohio Department of Agricul-
ture, The Ohio State Univer-
sity Extensions Pesticide
Safety Education Program
http://pested.osu.edu is the
primary training provider for
licensed commercial and pri-
vate pesticide applicators in
Ohio. Recertification pro-
grams are offered at the local
and regional levels by county
educators and state specialists.
The Paulding County OSU
Extension is offering a private
pesticide applicator recertifi-
cation training program on
Monday, Feb. 27 in the Exten-
sion building. The program
begins at 6 p.m. To pre-regis-
ter for the program, please call
the office at 419-399-8225 or
by email at lopshire.1@osu.edu
This is a vital job-retention
program, states Joanne Kick-
Raack, director of the Pesti-
cide Safety Education
Program. New applicators
need this training to become
employed, and existing appli-
cators need to get recertified
every three years to keep the
licenses necessary for their
jobs.
By offering continuing ed-
ucation to Ohios 28,000 li-
censed applicators,
applicators keep their licenses
active and are provided with
current pesticide information
for personal safety and envi-
ronmental stewardship. The
training also promotes re-
search-based pest manage-
ment guidelines for
applicators as they apply pes-
ticides on farms, neighbor-
hoods, green spaces, and
homes.
In 2011, 84 percent of the
participants indicated they
had improved practices to
protect the environment after
attending this training, while
94 percent said the program is
important for maintaining
their businesses or jobs.
A complete list of licensing
and recertification procedures
in Ohio for commercial and
private applicators is available
at http://pested.osu.edu. This
includes a comprehensive list
of testing, recertification
schools, and new applicator
training dates as well as study
materials for exam prepara-
tion.
Saturday, Feb. 11
2:53 a.m. Steven M. Of-
ferle, 36, of Payne, was in-
jured in a single-vehicle
mishap on Emerald Road at
Tom-Tim Drive in Paulding.
He was northbound in a 2005
Ford F250 pickup truck when
it went out of control. Reports
say the truck went left of cen-
ter, off the left side of the road
where it struck a ditch. It
rolled and landed on its top in
the water in the ditch. He was
transported to Paulding
County Hospital by the Pauld-
ing EMS. His vehicle was
towed. Troopers cited him for
operating a vehicle without
reasonable control. They said
the accident remains under in-
vestigation.
Saturday, Feb. 18
3:30 a.m. Jason L. Van
Cleve, 31, of Antwerp, was
cited for failure to control and
OVI following a single-vehi-
cle accident on Road 180 east
of Road 69 in Carryall Town-
ship. Reports say he was driv-
ing west on Road 180 in a
1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee at
the time of the mishap. The
vehicle was towed. Van Cleve
was transported from the
scene by Antwerp EMS. Cecil
Fire Department assisted. No
other information was avail-
able at press time.
rying cars was reported miss-
ing from U.S. 127 in Crane
Township.
8:59 p.m. Cyberbullying
was reported from Road 187
in Washington Township.
11:49 p.m. A resident of
Road 171 in Brown Township
reported a suspicious vehicle
at the neighbors place.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
1:13 p.m. Suspicious vehi-
cle was noted at a hog opera-
tion on Road 1 in Benton
Township.
3:10 p.m. Threats were re-
ported from a location on
Ohio 637 in Auglaize Town-
ship.
3:45 p.m. Melrose resident
told deputies they had been
threatened.
4:31 p.m. Deputy assisted
Job and Family Services in
Grover Hill.
5:03 p.m. A Jackson Town-
ported their mailbox had been
damaged.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
10:57 a.m. Possible phone
scam was reported from Road
96 in Benton Township.
1:35 p.m. Property damage
was called in by a resident of
Road 1031 in Crane Town-
ship.
10:21 p.m. Telephone ha-
rassment was the complaint
from Road 87 in Crane Town-
ship.
Thursday, Feb. 16
10:43 a.m. Threatening
phone calls were reported
from Road 230 in Crane
Township.
4:23 p.m. A rural Grover
Hill resident came on station
to report a possible scam.
5:20 p.m. Deputies arrested
Jeanette Willingham on a Van
Wert County warrant.
Friday, Feb. 17
1:02 a.m. A Pauling Town-
ported a suspicious person at
their door requesting hot
water.
4:46 a.m. Deputies pro-
vided assistance to a Post 81
unit on U.S. 127 at Road 24 in
the Scott area.
7:30 a.m. A Grover Hill
area resident called in sus-
pected child abuse.
4:01 p.m. Items were re-
ported stolen from a barn on
Road 51 in Harrison Town-
ship.
4:29 p.m. Phone scam
complaint was lodged from
Road 117 in Jackson Town-
ship.
6:36 p.m. Deputies were
requested to standby at a lo-
cation until a Ohio State
Highway Patrol trooper ar-
rived.
Saturday, Feb. 18
2:47 a.m. Deputies assisted
the Paulding Police Depart-
ment at the trailer court on
Main Street.
3:57 a.m. Suspicious vehi-
cle was reported stuck in the
mud in the Junction Cemetery.
10:37 a.m. Deputies ar-
rested a subject on a warrant
in Latty Village.
Sunday, Feb. 19
12:38 a.m. Underage party
on Road 8 in Emerald Town-
ship was investigated.
2:53 a.m. Deputy advised
the dispatcher he was out of
his vehicle concerning suspi-
cious activity on U.S. 127 in
Crane Township.
11:31 a.m. Litter complaint
was made by a deputy while
on Road 111 in Emerald
Township.
2:48 p.m. An male subject
complained of an unwanted
person on Road 143 in Emer-
ald Township.
4:37 p.m. Both Paulding
EMS units made runs follow-
ing an accident on Road 115
at Road 224 in Emerald
Township. No further infor-
mation was available.
4:44 p.m. Two vehicles
were located on a mud road,
Road 32 off Road 187 in
Washington Township.
Monday, Feb. 20
7:11 a.m. Payne EMS
made a run from a motor ve-
hicle accident on Ohio 613 in
Benton Township. No further
information was available.
Stiff competition
I had a startling/humbling revelation the other day in the
middle of my yoga class. These light bulb moments often
happen at inopportune times, such as when I am in the awk-
ward downward-dog yoga position. It must have some-
thing to do with the increased blood flow to my brain cells,
seeing how my head is actually upside down at that point.
The revelation was this: Mary Beth, youre upside down
right now, and youve actu-
ally paid someone to instruct
you to do this. You are truly
desperate to become Gumby-
like, when you know in your
heart youll always have the
flexibility of The Tin Man on
a rainy day.
I know its true. I just
dont want to acknowledge it. I am so jointstiff and inflexi-
ble that compared to me, Frankenstein looks like Mary Lou
Retton. Ive always been this way, probably thanks to my
64 father, who had trouble folding his lanky frame to fit
into the front seat of a car, especially if my 54 mother was
the last person who drove the vehicle. That situation often
produced some colorful language as my dad wrangled for the
lever that would fling the seat back and allow him to breathe
freely once again.
Despite my inherited board-like appendages, I played mul-
tiple sports in grade school and high school. I put all dignity
aside as I ran like a drunk giraffe around the softball bases
and stood like a redwood at the volleyball net. I even had a
brief stint as a cheerleader, back in the day when cheerlead-
ers only had to have loud mouths and werent compelled to
flip around like they had never heard of gravity. I couldnt do
a backbend or the splits, but I could paint a mean poster, and
believe me, I never needed a megaphone.
Once, in my sophomore year gym class, we were required
to perform a forward flip on the trampoline and land on our
feet. We had to. For a passing grade. Never mind that the
trampoline was made of nothing but discarded full-figured
girdles stretched between some fence posts (hey my school
was small and didnt have much money). Every last student
had to bounce in the air, curl up like a frightened wooly
caterpillar, then spring open at the last second and stick the
landing somewhere near the middle of the girdles. It was
more than slightly mortifying to find myself mid-air, not
curled up but sprawled out like I had just parachuted out of
an airplane. There was not going to be any caterpillar-like
moves, or any stuck landing. I was lucky I didnt impale my-
self on a fence post. The teacher finally gave up and issued
me a C.
Thirty-some years later, Im still anchored firmly in denial.
I pop joint-building glucosamine pills like candy, don
stretchy yoga pants and move haltingly from downward
dog to cat-cow position, still looking silly and still in
search of that elusive flexibility.
The Tin Man would be proud.
Mary Beth Weisenburger is a columnist for the Paulding
County Progress. To let her know what you think of this article,
or to contact her for a fun presentation to your group, email
her at Marybeth@marybethw.com.
The opinions stated are those of the writer, and do not nec-
essarily reflect that of the newspaper.
Business News
Estle Chevrolet Cadillac
opens Feb. 24 in Defiance
In My
Opinion
Mary Beth
Weisenberger
DEFIANCE Friday, Feb.
24 marks the grand opening
event of Bob Estles Estle
Chevrolet Cadillac in Defi-
ance. Events will begin at 4
p.m.
Along with the grand
opening, the mayor of Defi-
ance will be in attendance,
cutting the red ribbon and
making the ceremony offi-
cial.
The business, formerly
Beckman Chevrolet Cadillac,
is located at 1515 N. Clinton
St.
With the opening of the
brand new dealership, Estle
hopes to not only offer great
rates and deals, but to also
contribute and give back to
the community.
Were here to serve and
make deals happen, adds
Estle.
The new dealership vows
to treat customers as guests,
and become a staple to the
community, as a large con-
tributor.
Along with the importance
of giving back to the commu-
nity, Estle also mentioned his
plan of wowing his future
customers, from the show-
room floor, to the deals
theyll be making.
Well treat the customers
as guests and wow them all
they way through. We know,
when its all said and done,
people want a great deal.
County Court
CONCLUDED CASES
Civil Dockets
Sarah J. Mowery D.D.S.
Inc., Antwerp vs. James L.
Young, Cecil. Money only,
satisfied.
Midland Funding LLC,
San Diego vs. Thomas
Dobbelaere, Paulding.
Money only, satisfied.
Credit Adjustments Inc.,
Defiance vs. Marvin Burtin,
Cecil. Money only, satisfied.
Defiance vs. Gregory Neer,
Paulding. Money only, dis-
missed.
Defiance vs. Diana K. Mohr,
Paulding. Money only, judg-
ment for the plaintiff in the
sum of $886.31.
Defiance vs. Brant A. Zuber,
Payne. Money only, judg-
sum of $639.01.
Defiance vs. Donald S.
Bauer, Oakwood and Katrina
M. Bauer, Oakwood. Money
only, judgment for the plain-
tiff in the sum of $332.29.
Preferred Anesthesia, Fort
Wayne vs. Brandon Moore,
Oakwood. Money only, judg-
sum of $880.
Defiance vs. Jeffrey T. Huie,
sum of $661.15.
Michael M. Mott D.D.S.
Ltd., Paulding vs. Robert L.
Werfal II, Payne. Money
tiff in the sum of $1,872.
Ltd., Paulding vs. John Han-
son, Paulding and Annette
Hanson, Paulding. Money
Ltd., Paulding vs. Brian D.
Holbrooks, Oakwood.
Money only, judgment for
the plaintiff in the sum of
$324.80.
Ltd., Paulding vs. William J.
Foreman, Haviland. Money
tiff in the sum of $217.
Defiance vs. Amy K. Simon,
Paulding and Bradley R.
Simon, Paulding. Money
Defiance vs. Kevin S. Gar-
ber, Paulding and Joni Gar-
ber, Paulding. Money only,
judgment for the plaintiff in
the sum of $410.14.
Defiance vs. Carolyn D.
Mosier, Grover Hill. Money
Defiance vs. Kasey R. Dun-
derman, Antwerp. Money
tiff in the sum of $1,619.09.
West Bend Printing and
Publishing, Antwerp vs.
Michelle Roberts, dba Raes
Closet, Haviland. Money
Defiance vs. Kris Kleman,
sum of $799.21.
Defiance vs. Edgar L.
Carlisle, Paulding. Money
tiff in the sum of $1,457.44.
Criminal Dockets
Amy Edmond, Antwerp,
passing bad checks; $200
fine, $187 costs, pay $100
monthly, pay all by April 25
or appear in court; probation
ordered, no violations fed-
eral, state or local laws or or-
dinances and maintain good
behavior.
James F. Griffith, Van
Wert, complicity; $200 fine,
$165 costs, both to be taken
from bond, 20 days jail; pro-
bation ordered, 30 hours
community service, no viola-
tions federal, state or local
laws or ordinances, maintain
good behavior.
Kayla M. Lee, Paulding,
drug paraphernalia; $150
fine, $128 costs, pay all by
March 14 or appear, six-
month license suspension;
probation ordered, 20 hours
community service, sub-
stance abuse evaluation at
Westwood, complete Think-
ing for a Change.
Kayla M. Lee, Paulding,
possession of drugs, $75 fine,
six-month license suspen-
sion, comply with terms of
Count A.
Aaron S. McMillan, Scott,
domestic violence; $250 fine,
$165 costs, pay $50 monthly,
pay all by June 13 or appear,
11 days jail, probation or-
dered, 20 hours community
service, no unlawful contact
with victim.
Beverly A. Stahl, Oak-
wood, passing bad check;
$75 fine suspended, $170.54
costs, pay $50 monthly, pay
all by June 13 or appear;
make restitution to victim.
Keith Elston, Payne, para-
phernalia; $200 fine, $139
costs, pay all by April 25 or
appear, six-month license
suspension; probation or-
dered, 20 hours community
service, submit to substance
abuse evaluation at West-
wood.
Traffic Dockets
Benjamin P. Reel, Cecil,
OVI/under influence; dis-
missed without prejudice at
States request, $87 costs.
Andrew Jorge Mock, New
Haven, physical control,
amended from OVI/under in-
fluence, proof of financial re-
sponsibility not provided;
$375 fine, $165 costs, pay
$100 monthly, pay all by
June 13 or appear, two days
jail, six-month license sus-
pension; ALS vacated, com-
munity control ordered, 30
hours community service,
178 days jail reserved.
Haven, failure to control;
$150 fine, pay by June 13 or
appear.
Haven, seat belt; $30 fine.
James L. Schultes, Eaton
Rapids, Mich., driving with-
out license; dismissed at
States request.
James L. Schultes, Eaton
Rapids, Mich., 69/55 speed;
$33 fine, $77 costs.
Bruce Edward Rogers,
Avon Park, Fla., 70/55 speed;
$43 fine, $82 costs.
Chase Michael Dunder-
man, Fort Wayne, 94/65
speed; $43 fine, $77 costs.
Antonio F. Archer, Indi-
anapolis, 80/65 speed; $43
fine, $82 costs.
Aaron Douglas Chappell,
Apex, N.C., 75/65 speed; $33
fine, $77 costs.
Jimmie L. Dixon Jr., De-
troit, 65/55 speed; $33 fine,
$77 costs.
Gary M. Crill, Canton,
Mich., 65/55 speed; $33 fine,
$77 costs.
Nikki L. Martinez, Pauld-
ing, physical control,
amended from OVI/under in-
fluence; $375 fine, $120
costs, pay $50 monthly, pay
all by March 30 or appear,
three days jail, three-month
license suspension; may at-
tend DIP program in lieu of
jail, 177 days jail reserved.
ing, child restraint; dis-
missed.
ing, seat belt; dismissed.
Dewayne E. Champion,
Antwerp, OVI/under influ-
ence; $525 fine, $132 costs,
pay all by June 13 or appear,
10 days jail, one-year license
suspension; serve 91 days on
SCRAM, restrictive plates,
ignition interlock, vehicle
driven by defendant immobi-
lized for 90 days, proof of in-
surance by June 13,
community control ordered,
170 days jail reserved.
Dewayne E. Champion,
Antwerp, red light; $50 fine,
pay by June 13 or appear.
Cheryl D. Hochradel,
Toledo, 52/35 speed; $43
fine, $77 costs.
Alison C. Bauer, Fort
Wayne, 67/55 speed; $33
fine, $77 costs.
Sarah V. Yacyshun, Grover
Hill, 67/55 speed; $33 fine,
$77 costs.
Benjamin D. Crites,
Delphos, 70/55 speed; $43
fine, $77 costs.
Brian Houser, Carmel,
Ind., 77/65 speed; $33 fine,
$77 costs.
Lisa M. Klingler, Oak-
wood, 69/55 speed; $33 fine,
$77 costs.
Jennifer L. Rich, Paulding,
70/55 speed; $43 fine, $77
costs.
Jamie M. Orozco, Ohio
City, 67/55 speed; $33 fine,
$77 costs.
David W. Marlin,
Antwerp, 68/55 speed; $33
fine, $77 costs.
Zachary T. Schlegel,
Paulding, seat belt; $30 fine,
$47 costs.
In My Opinion
Common Pleas
Civil Docket
The term et al. refers to and others; et vir., and hus-
band; et ux., and wife.
In the matter of: Michael J. Edwards,
Grover Hill and Patricia A. Edwards, Grover
Hill. Dissolution of marriage.
James S. Nowak, assignee, Toledo vs.
Robert Fry, Paulding. Money only.
Jessica Massengale, Antwerp vs. Jeffrey
Massengale II, Paulding. Divorce.
In the matter of: Douglas R. Radel, Paulding
and Cindi K. Radel, Van Wert. Dissolution of
marriage.
Marriage Licenses
Bronson Edward Bartley, 41, Oakwood, la-
borer, and Brianna Kay Scott, 24, Oakwood,
student cashier. Parents are Ottis R. Bartley,
dec. and Carolyn J. Spanger; and Brian Lee
Scott and Melody Marie Rohdy.
Administration Docket
None.
Criminal Docket
Matthew J. Brown, 24, address unavailable,
was arraigned Feb. 13 after successful service
of a warrant on indictment issued Oct. 17. He
had been indicted on allegations of sexual of-
fender registration violation (F4) and escape
(F3).
James F. Griffith, 32, of Van Wert, had his
case for complicity to forgery (F5) dismissed
without prejudice on a motion of the State on
Feb. 10. His bond was returned less court
costs, processing fees and $1,442.14 restitu-
tion.
Corey A. Rodriquez, 35, of Paulding, was
assigned a pretrial conference for Feb. 15 and
a Feb. 23 jury trial in connection with his De-
cember indictment alleging illegal manufac-
turing of drugs (F2), illegal assembly or pos-
session of chemicals for the manufacture of
drugs (F3) and possession of drugs (F1). His
attorney filed a demand for a report signers
testimony.
Jason A. Zamora, 34, address unavailable,
filed (on his own behalf) a motion for early
trial and a verified motion for discharge under
Criminal Rule 40B and another under CR
4(B). He was indicted last month on allega-
tions of possession of drugs crack cocaine
(F5).
Carolyn S. Yates, 64, of Oakwood, was ar-
raigned Feb. 13 following her arrest for traf-
ficking in drugs (F2) alleged in a recent
indictment. She entered a not guilty plea,
waived extradition and was released on her
own recognizance. Court dates were set for a
March 19 pretrial and an April 4 jury trial.
Jeffrey J. Budd, 20, of Melrose, was ar-
raigned Feb. 13 following his recent indict-
ment alleging trafficking in drugs (F3).
Further arraignment was set for March 5. He
waived extradition and was released on his
own recognizance on the conditions of no ar-
rests and he maintains his current address.
Cheri M. Todd, 40, of Oakwood, was ar-
raigned Feb. 13 following her recent indict-
ment alleging trafficking in drugs (F2). She
entered a not guilty plea. Pretrial conference
was set for March 19 with an April 17 jury
trial. She waived extradition and was released
on her own recognizance on the conditions of
no arrest and no contact with Lloyd Shelton.
Jason L. Fisher, 36, of Stryker, who was re-
cently indicted on two count forgery (F5), had
arrangements made by the court for his trans-
port from CCNO for arraignment on Feb. 21.
Hospital
Report
Admissions
Feb. 14 Mildred Zielke,
Paulding.
Feb. 15 Brooky Tressler,
Paulding.
Feb. 16 Bob McClaren,
Antwerp.
Feb. 17 Edward Moore,
Payne; Delores Stoller,
Paulding.
Dismissals
Feb. 12 Katheryn Fannin,
Antwerp.
Feb. 17 Brooky Tressler,
Paulding; Bob McClaren,
Antwerp.
Feb. 18 Edward Moore,
Payne.
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JIM LANGHAM
An eye-catcher for
heartfelt treasures
What do you think of when
you think of something that
catches your eye certain
colors, a special type of
flower, your favorite kind of
food, certain items related to
a hobby or the discovery of
something youve lost and
have found again?
The Bible talks about a
poor woman who lost a coin.
For hours, she swept the
floor, looked under things,
sorted through her closets
and hunted feverishly for the
coin. For one who was poor
and had no money, one single
coin was a treasure of great
value, said Jesus, and when
she found it, her rejoicing
was as though she uncovered
an item that seemed many
times its worth.
The coin finally caught her
eye and it became the apple
of her eye.
A close friend had a
brother that was autistic and
mentally disabled for a life-
time. Several things were of
value to him, but they
werent your usual things of
importance, for reasons
never understood, anything
having to do with pigs caught
his eye.
Near his chair was a piggy
bank that had been named
Peter Hog. Peters stomach
was full of lost coins. Any-
time he or his brother would
find coins on the street, he
would feed them to Peter.
Then, when Peters stomach
was totally filled, there
would first of all be a treat
trip to McDonalds, and then
a trip to the bank to deposit
the found coins in a banking
account, one that added to an
unbelievable collection over
the years of time.
One of the most fun times
with our buddy would occur
when we went for rides in the
countryside. Unable to carry
on fluid conversations, he
had his way of identifying
things that caught his eye, es-
pecially pigs, so much so that
it became a game. I can re-
member one time when the
three of us were riding
through the rural Amish
country of our home area. We
drove past fields of horses
and cows. Suddenly, he
started to laugh and point.
There, up ahead in the road,
was a field full of hogs. Pig,
pig, he said excitedly. At
age 60, a simple field of pigs
was worth more than money,
wealth, fame or anything the
world might classify as
rich. They were the apple
of his eye and they caught his
attention more than anything.
For those who know me, it
is no secret that the main eye-
catchers for my heart are car-
dinals spirit signs of
spiritual blessing beyond de-
scription between my per-
sonal God and I. The Bible
teaches that we are the apple
of His eye and that He sends
things along the way to let us
know that we have caught
His attention.
Recently, on a mild spring-
like day, I went for a walk on
trails in one of my favorite
areas to connect with nature.
As I sauntered down the trail
beneath the warmth of a
golden sun, suddenly I heard
it in the distance undeni-
ably and clear the song of a
cardinal echoing through the
woods, and my heart danced
in freedom and peace.
Recently, I was looking
through an old diary with an
entry written when the chil-
dren were small. On that oc-
casion, Sandi was spending a
few days with her grandpar-
ents and Joyce and I had
taken Julie to McDonalds.
As we sat at our table, an eld-
erly man, bent over, wrinkled
and walking with a cane,
came into the restaurant.
After he ordered a simple
sandwich, he looked around
and saw Julie playing at our
table. His eye fell on her and
a smile face-wide immedi-
ately spread the wrinkles in
his cheeks.
With a smile as gentle as a
a warm breeze, he walked
over to us and asked us if he
could give her a quarter. We
agreed. His shaking hands
reached in his pocket, pulled
out a quarter and placed it be-
side her. Nothing was said,
but their two smiles met in
ways that only hearts can em-
brace. Quietly, he walked
over to pick up his order and
walk out of the restaurant.
One more time, their eyes
met, caught each others at-
tention, and responded with a
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Doris Johns, Melinda Krick,
Jack Phlipot, Kyle Slade,
Ray Staley, Ruth Varner.
Feb. 26 Emma Anderson,
Ted Bauer, Abbie English,
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baum, Janet Wirick.
Feb. 27 Phyllis Albert,
Martha Bender, Rose Ann
Hall, Brian Wenninger.
Feb. 28 - Joe Burkard, Mil-
dred Combs, Linda Farris,
Gilbert Schick, Mason
Schlatter, Jessica Vance,
Cory Yosick.
Feb. 29 Roy Coil, Karl
Wilhelm.
March 1 Tawnie Barrett,
Harry Cluts, Bobby Joe
Davis Jr., Jacki M. Dunakin,
Kelly Evans, Marcie Eberle,
Kemper Forrer, Clay
Justinger, Storm Tracy, Eliz-
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March 2 Molly Clark,
Angie Colwell, Frank Eck,
Greg Hicks, Brooke Howell,
Esther Morrow.
smile.
I had never seen him be-
fore and we never saw him
after that. He wasnt a person
who was known by those
around us. However, the
vibes of a real person, who
understood what true riches
are, filled our souls. Some-
how, over the years, in spite
of what life had done to his
physical body, he had devel-
oped an eyesight for the im-
portant things of living. His
joy in life had come from
smiles, greetings to those
around him, and just a
friendly exchange with
someone passing him on the
street. It appeared that his
world was that of poverty
and loneliness, but I sensed
that he didnt look at it that
way.
Over the years, it has be-
come obvious that lifes
greatest treasures are not
those things that pass through
our hands, but those that
catch our eye at a glance. At
that moment, the smile of
that elderly man was lifes
greatest treasure. Things
come and go, but the sun-
shine smile of a young child
(as in our granddaughter,
Kirsten), words of encour-
agement, people who read
our hearts well, robins hop-
ping across melting snow, the
gentle flow of a never-ending
river and the song of a cardi-
nal are, to me, the riches of
the universe.
The wisdom of being over
60 tells me that the happiest
moments of this day will not
come from things with a
price tag, but that which
catches my eye ... cardinals,
love, friends and family, and
warm smiles. After all, how
do warm response smiles
occur except through the
meeting of the eye?
Feb. 26 Kenny and Mar-
sha Adkins, Richard and Joan
Schmidt.
Feb. 27 Harley and Mar-
garet Wearley.
Feb. 28 Lee and Elisa-
beth Bates, Louie and Laurie
Karolyi.
March 2 Kenneth and
Delores Greutman, Dana and
Flora Jean Welch.
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Anniversary
MR. and MRS.
PAUL ADAMS
ANTWERP Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Adams of Antwerp
will celebrate their 50th wed-
ding anniversary on March 3.
Marilyn Reinhart and Paul
Adams were married March
3, 1962 at the St. Marys
Catholic Church in Antwerp
bt the Rev. J.I. Shill.
The couple are the parents
of five children, Beth (Ed)
Mendez, Annette (David)
Parisot, Donna (Jerry) Geyer,
Janean (Greg) Steinecker and
Matt Adams.
They aare also blessed with
nine grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
The couple will celebrate
with a Mass followed by a
family dinner hosted by their
children.
Anniversary
MR. and MRS.
GENE TILLIS
ENGLEWOOD, Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Tillis will
be celebrating their 60th wed-
ding anniversary on Feb. 29.
Ruth Hineman of Crown
City, Ohio and Gene Tillis of
Proctorville, Ohio, exchanged
wedding vows on Feb. 29,
1952, at Crown City.
Gene is a retired school ad-
ministrator and is a former su-
perintendent of Paulding
County Schools.
Ruth is a retired beautician.
They are the parents of four
children, Nancy (Greg) Arm-
strong of Edgewood, Ky.,
Patrice (Chuck) Miller of
Franklin, Tenn., Dwight Tillis
of Pataskla and Chris Tillis of
Englewood, Fla.
The couple also have four
grandchildren, David and Jill
Armstrong, Catherine Tillis
and Grant Tillis.
They reside in Englewood,
Fla.
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Paulding County fair books
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next week, on Feb. 29, in the
mail and at newsstands.
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Society will make copies
available at various locations
around the county in March.
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secretarys office, the OSU
Extension office and from
fair board directors.
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FIXING IT?
Economic times are hard
right now. Some forecasters
say the economy is looking
up, but we are still seeing
high unemployment rates,
many hungry people and full
homeless shelters and soup
kitchens.
The US has had its share of
difficult times. We have sur-
vived depression, dust
storms, tornados, tsunamis
and we have always man-
aged to lift ourselves up
through God and some good
leaders and remain a power-
ful nation.
Naturally, I have always
thought a woman should be
elected president of the
United States, but that has
not happened yet. That idea,
as good as it sounds, may not
even be the solution to our
debt, unemployment and
economic crises.
One of the wealthiest men
in America, Warren Buffet,
was interviewed on CNBC
and had some words of ad-
vice about our countrys
deficit and debt ceiling. Buf-
fet said, I could end the
deficit in 5 minutes. You just
pass a law that says that any-
time there is a deficit of
more than 3% of GDP, all
sitting members of Congress
would be ineligible for re-
election.
But, how could anyone get
this law passed and would
anyone vote for it? Here is
what Buffet went on to say,
Does anyone realize that the
26th amendment (granting
the right for 18-year-olds to
vote took only 3 months and
8 days to be ratified.)
Why? The people demanded
it. That was in 1971 before
computers, e-mail, and cell
phones.
Did you know that of the
27 amendments to the Con-
stitution, seven of them took
one year or less to become
the law of the land, all be-
cause of public pressure.
Here are some more of
Buffets ideas, but few if ei-
ther political party would
vote them in.
The first idea is that our
members of Congress should
get no tenure and no pension.
Congress (past, present &
future) should participate in
Social Security. All funds in
the Congressional retirement
fund could move to the So-
cial Security system immedi-
ately.
All future funds flow into
the Social Security system,
and Congress participates
with the American people
and it may not be used for
any other purpose.
To put in my pennys
worth I will add, The Social
Security Administration
needs protection and addi-
tional income to survive an-
other 10 years.
In other words, Congress
can purchase their own re-
tirement plan just like every-
one else. I say, Why not?
I like this next idea myself.
It is that Congress could no
longer vote themselves in a
pay raise. Congressional pay
will rise by the lower of CPI
or 3%.
Then, Congress should
lose their current health care
system and participate in the
same health care system as
the American people. I know
we are paying over $400 per
month for coverage.
Congress must equally
abide by all laws they impose
on the American people. All
contracts with past and pres-
ent Congressmen or women
would be void.
The American people did
not make the current contract
with Congressional mem-
bers, they made all of these
contracts themselves, said
Buffet.
He went on to note, Serv-
ing in Congress is an honor,
not a career. Our elected
Congressmen should serve
their terms and then go home
and back to work.
I am not saying these ideas
would work, but what is
good for the goose, is good
for the gander.
What do you think of our
current economic situation
and what steps would you
take to help build our na-
tions economy back up? Let
me know and Ill give you a
Penny for Your Thoughts.
A Penny For
Your Thoughts....
By: Nancy Whitaker
Tips for spring tree planting
By Jim Lopshire
OSU Extension educator
Thinking about planting a
tree or two this spring? Trees
provide a multitude of bene-
fits, such as shade, protection
from the wind and providing
habitat for many species of
wildlife. The actual planting
of a tree can be as simple or
as complex as you like. Nev-
ertheless, there are a few im-
portant tips to keep in mind.
The amount of space be-
tween trees is a very impor-
tant consideration. Most
shade tree species, such as
maple and oak, require a
spacing of 16 to 20 feet be-
tween trees and buildings, so
that adequate space is avail-
able at the trees maturity.
Remember, the little tree that
you plant today will become
the large tree that can cause
problems 20 or more years
from now.
Additionally, pine and
spruce planted as a wind-
break require a 14-16 foot
spacing in most situations.
These two groups of ever-
greens are shade intolerant,
which means that the lower
branches can die back if trees
are crowded and shaded, cre-
ating holes in the lower
canopy of windbreak plant-
ings. This will cause a wind
tunnel effect at the ground
level, which will require cor-
rective planting in the future.
Remember, too, that unless
a trees mature height is less
than 15 feet, it should not be
planted under or near over-
head utility lines, so plan and
plant accordingly.
Old clay tile sewer lines
may also become clogged
with roots if you plant a tree
too close to the sewer lines
location.
A simple map of your
property, showing existing
utilities, buildings, trees and
activity areas, will help you
determine the amount of
space you have available.
A common misconception
is that trees should be planted
deep to help protect the plant
from high winds. Trees
should be planted so that the
root flare, the area where the
stem transitions to roots, is at
the ground level or slightly
higher. Trees that are planted
at the proper depth, once they
become established, are more
wind firm than those planted
too deeply. These trees also
will not have the health prob-
lems that deep-planted trees
typically suffer.
Select good quality plant-
ing stock. The tree should be
rated for your plant hardiness
zone and adaptable to the re-
gion and soil type. A tree that
is native to your region will
usually be easier to establish
and maintain, and is often
more resistant to disease and
environmental stress.
In some urban areas, you
may want to plant trees that
normally live in wet soil
habitats, because urban com-
pacted soil environments
have similar oxygen condi-
tions as wetland soils.
For those interested, the
Paulding Soil and Water
Conservation District
(SWCD) is currently taking
orders for their annual tree
sale. You can contact their of-
fice at 419-399-4771 and re-
quest an order form and color
pictures with descriptions to
be mailed to you. The dead-
line for orders is March 1.
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The family of Catharine Caris would like to express our heartfelt
thanks to the following people for their kindness to Mom and us
during her illness and passing.
Rev. David Prior for his visits with Mom, for bringing Com-
munion to her, and for his wonderful message at the service.
Our Mt. Zion United Methodist Church family for the
wonderful meal prepared for us after the service, and for the
concern shown for Mom during her illness.
Alisha Musgrave and Betty Rager for the beautiful
music provided during the service.
Community Health Professional of Paulding for the loving care
and kindness shown to Mom while providing
nursing services to her.
The nurses, nurses aides, physical therapists, and staff at
Vancrest Health Care Center for the care, love, and kindness
shown to Mom during her stay there.
To Dr. Hogan and his staff at the Oakwood Medical Center, and
to Dr. Kalogerou for their care, concern, and kindness to Mom.
The nurses, aides, and staff at Paulding County Hospital,
Lutheran Hosptial, and
Van Wert County Hospital for their care.
Jack Den Herder, Mary Price, and Gary McClure for the
dignity, professionalism, and kindness provided to
Mom and our family.
Leticia Musgrave, Joe and Connie DeWitt, and Tom & Sandy
Brown for their many acts of love and kindness to Mom.
Harriet Pierce for her help to Mom.
Grover Hill EMS for the services provided.
The many friends who offered prayers, visited, sent cards, made
phone calls, came to the viewing and services, gave memorials,
sent flowers, shared memories, provided food,
and gave many other acts of kindness.
Our own family members for the love and support
shown to Mom and to each other.
Mom was a very special lady. We are all blessed and are better
people because she was our mother, grandmother,
great grandmother, and sister. She is now at peace with
the Lord and for that we are thankful.
Mr. and Mrs. James Caris
Terry Caris
David and Sharon Arons
Bruce and Cheryl Caris
James, Angie, Madison & Bailey Caris
Brian, Susan, Pauly, & Belle Caris
Karen Caris
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Connin
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School Menu
Menus are subject to change
ANTWERP LOCAL SCHOOLS
Week of Feb. 27
MONDAY Taco or chicken
strips, tator tots, mixed fruit, milk.
Plus: Salad bar or chicken salad.
TUESDAY Corn dog or potato
soup with rivels, peas, pineapple,
milk. Plus: Salad bar or fruit.
WEDNESDAY Turkey and
cheese on bun or cooks choice, cel-
ery, peaches, milk. PLUS: Salad bar
or pudding.
PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL
Week of Feb. 27
MONDAY Breakfast: Breakfast
pizza, juice, milk. Lunch: Nachos or
salad bar, breadstick, assorted fruit,
milk.
TUESDAY Breakfast: Cheese
sauce with tator tots, juice, milk.
Lunch: Grilled chicken salad, roll or
sandwich and oven fries, assorted
fruit, milk.
WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Egg,
ham and cheese croissant, juice,
milk. Lunch: Beef and noodles,
whipped potatoes, bread, or taco
bar, assorted fruit, milk.
THURSDAY Breakfast:
Sausage link, mini pancakes, juice,
milk. Lunch: Toasted cheese sand-
wich, potato or tomato soup, or
Pawburger with bun, baked beans,
chips, assorted fruit, milk.
FRIDAY Breakfast: Sausage
gravy and biscuits, juice, milk.
Lunch: Roasted potatoes, breaded
chicken on bun, or mozzarella sticks
with sauce, carrots with dip, as-
sorted fruit, milk.
OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY
Week of Feb. 27
Packed lunch A: Peanut butter
and jelly sandwich, vegetable,
fruit, milk.
MONDAY Breakfast: Mini pan-
cakes, fruit, milk. Lunch: French
toast, mini sausage, celery sticks,
fruit, milk.
TUESDAY Breakfast: Sausage
biscuit, fruit, milk. Lunch: Chicken
noodles, peas, bread, fruit, milk.
WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Rain-
bow yogurt, crackers, juice, milk.
Lunch: Breaded pork chop, whipped
potatoes, gravy, bread, fruit, milk.
THURSDAY Breakfast: Break-
fast burrito, juice, milk. Lunch: Taco
in a bag, lettuce, cheese, fruit, milk.
FRIDAY Breakfast: Assorted ce-
reals, crackers, juice, milk. Lunch:
Cheese breadstick with marinara
sauce, green beans, fruit, milk.
PAULDING ELEMENTARY
Week of Feb. 27
Packed lunch: Peanut butter
and jelly sandwich, vegetable,
fruit, milk.
MONDAY Breakfast: Assorted
cereals, graham crackers, juice, milk.
Lunch: BBQ pork with bun, augratin
potatoes, fruit cup, milk.
TUESDAY Breakfast: Muffin,
string cheese, juice, milk. Lunch: Egg
and cheese omelet, hash browns,
raisin muffin, fruit cup, milk.
WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Pan-
cake wrap, juice, milk. Lunch: Pizza,
salad, fruit cup, milk.
THURSDAY Breakfast: Cereal
bar, crackers, juice, milk. Lunch:
Breaded chicken with bun, oven po-
tatoes, fruit cup, milk.
FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal bar,
crackers, applesauce, milk. Lunch:
Toasted cheese, tomato soup with
crackers, fruit cup, milk.
WAYNE TRACE SCHOOLS
Week of Feb. 27
MONDAY Breakfast: Pizza.
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, french fries,
fruit, milk.
TUESDAY Breakfast: Egg,
cheese and bacon muffin, juice, milk.
Lunch: Spaghetti, meat sauce, green
beans, cheese stick, fruit, milk.
WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Pan-
cakes, sausage, juice, milk. Lunch:
Chili soup, crackers, grilled cheese,
fruit, milk.
THURSDAY Breakfast: Egg
cheese omelet, hash brown, juice,
milk. Lunch: Macaroni and cheese,
pbj sandwich, carrot sticks, fruit, milk.
FRIDAY Breakfast: Turnover,
juice, milk. Lunch: Cheese pizza,
green beans, fruit, milk.
DIVINE MERCY SCHOOL
Week of Feb. 27
Same menu as Wayne Trace; no
breakfast served.
Winning the Battle for a Generation
By Rick Jones
exec. director, Defiance
Area Youth for Christ
Has the language of love be-
come endangered?
In The Book of Babel by
Mark Abley, the author says
there are 6,000 languages spo-
ken in the world today, but half
of them are unlikely to survive
into the next century.
Here are some of the lan-
guages on the endangered list:
Yuchi, Manx and Mati Ke. I
suppose it is to be expected that
some languages eventually will
cease to be used. We hope there
is one language that never will
become extinct. That is the lan-
guage of love.
Concerning the language of
love, the Bible says ... 1
Corinthians 13:1-13 (NIV), If
I speak in the tongues of men
and of angels, but have not love,
I am only a resounding gong or
a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have
the gift of prophecy and can
fathom all mysteries and all
knowledge, and if I have a faith
that can move mountains, but
have not love, I am nothing. 3
If I give all I possess to the poor
and surrender my body to the
flames, but have not love, I gain
nothing.
4 Love is patient, love is
kind. It does not envy, it does
not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is
not rude, it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered, it keeps
no record of wrongs. 6 Love
does not delight in evil but re-
joices with the truth.
7 It always protects, always
trusts, always hopes, always
perseveres. 8 Love never fails.
But where there are prophecies,
they will cease; where there are
tongues, they will be stilled;
where there is knowledge, it
will pass away. 9 For we know
in part and we prophesy in part,
10 but when perfection comes,
the imperfect disappears. 11
When I was a child, I talked
like a child, I thought like a
child, I reasoned like a child.
When I became a man, I put
childish ways behind me. 12
Now we see but a poor reflec-
tion as in a mirror; then we shall
see face to face. Now I know in
part; then I shall know fully,
even as I am fully known.
13 And now these three re-
main: faith, hope and love. But
the greatest of these is love.
For more information about
the work of Youth for Christ,
you may contact Youth for
Christ at 419-782-0656, P.O.
Box 111, 210 Clinton Street,
Defiance, Ohio 43512, or email
to: defyfc@embarqmail.com
Insurance
office wins
award
PAULDING The Stahl-
Stoller-Meyer Insurance Cen-
ter has earned the premier
designation under Buckeye
Insurance Groups Preferred
Agency Program.
As a premier agency the
group received an engraved
plate and a Weber grill and an
Omaha Steak package was
awarded to the insurance of-
fice.
The coveted awards is pre-
sented annually to select inde-
pendent insurance agencies
representing Buckeye that re-
ceives the highest acclaim for
customer service and sales
performance.
By Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery
QUESTION: I worked at
the same job for 23 years,
and was just recently laid
off. Its been so long since
Ive had to market my-
self, I dont even know
where to begin.
JIM: Im sorry to learn about
your unemployment. This is
a reality facing more and
more Americans.
Greg Pepe and Jim Vig-
orito, members of the team
here at Focus on the Family,
have addressed the chal-
lenges inherent to a job
search. They write: Theres
no sugarcoating it looking
for a job can be one of the
most challenging experiences
youll ever endure. It de-
mands mental discipline,
emotional resilience and
even physical stamina. Youll
have days when you are feel-
ing encouraged and hopeful;
youll also have times when
you think its impossible
even to get an interview.
But there is hope! For ex-
ample, Greg and Jim recom-
mend that job seekers ask for
feedback about their skills,
talents and gifts. Youve
probably gained unique abil-
ities during your 23 years of
employment. Dont be afraid
to seek assistance in putting
an impressive-looking re-
sume together.
Greg and Jim also suggest
doing some active network-
ing. When you were last in the
job market, tools such as
LinkedIn, Facebook and Mon-
ster.com didnt even exist. It
might be tough for someone
who hasnt kept up with the
latest technology, but using
these tools to connect with
other people in your field can
be invaluable.
Other practical suggestions
include making yourself open
to temporary assignments
until a full-time job comes
along; becoming as knowl-
edgeable as you can about a
potential employer before an
interview takes place; and per-
haps most importantly, being
yourself and maintaining a
positive attitude throughout
the job search process.
For Greg and Jims full list
of recommendations for job
seekers, visit focusonthefam-
ily.com. Best wishes to you in
your search!
QUESTION: My husband
has an addiction to down-
loading music and playing
games on the computer. All
of his time at home is spent
on the computer. We have
two boys who need their fa-
ther, and he isnt there for
them. How can I help my
husband see that he has a
problem and that hes hurt-
ing our family?
JULI: Obsessive gaming and
computer use is quickly be-
coming a common marriage-
killer. Although it doesnt
appear to be as sinister as porn
or gambling, its a legitimate
problem.
Guys get pulled into obses-
sive gaming because it pro-
vides an escape from the
stress of real life. Like going
to a movie or watching TV,
gaming in moderation is a fun
form of entertainment and
temporary escape. However, it
becomes an addiction when
its used to self-medicate or
to tune out of life. Video
games provide a virtual reality
that is far more exciting than
real life. A 120-pound guy
who works in tech support
during the day can be a con-
quering super-stud in the vir-
tual world. Where real life
seems mundane and depress-
ing, video games provide end-
less frontiers to explore and
do-overs when you fail.
I would start with a serious
conversation with your hus-
band about your concerns.
Dont just nag him when you
see him playing or yell at him
when hes not helping out
with the boys. Set aside a time
to talk about it when there are
no distractions. Tell him that
you care about him, about
your kids and about your mar-
riage. Ask him to agree to
some parameters to his com-
puter use and to commit to in-
vesting more in the family.
If he doesnt agree, you
need to involve a third party.
Ask him to meet with a coun-
selor or an older couple to
help you work through the
disagreement. If he wont see
someone, you should meet
with a counselor to determine
how you should respond.

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The Amish Cook
By: Lovina Eicher
AMISH COOK
Its a little past 7 a.m. and
the bright glow in the eastern
sky looks like a promise for
a sunny day. The sun is al-
ways welcome at this time of
the year. The ground is cov-
ered with snow again and the
temperatures are colder. Fi-
nally feels like winter. Satur-
day morning our
thermometer showed 6. The
last few days, the morning
temperature has been around
20. The new stove is heating
well and is saving us coal. It
was high time for a new one.
I am making coffee. I dont
drink coffee every morning,
but it feels like I need some
this morning. I was up with
daughter Lovina, 7, during
part of the night. I thought
she felt warm, so I took her
temperature and it showed
103. After some fever re-
ducer, she is sleeping well.
She didnt even wake up with
the commotion of the other
children getting ready for
school.
When my children get sick
and I am tending to their
needs, my thoughts often go
back to my mother. She was
always there for us when we
were sick and I would often
think, Doesnt she ever get
tired? Now that I see it from
a mothers point of view it
just seems natural to take
care of them while they are
sick. Sitting there in the mid-
dle of the night holding Lov-
ina makes me think of how
fortunate and blessed we
truly are.
The quiet and peacefulness
of the night somehow gives a
person time to think back
over the years. In May it will
be 12 years since my dear fa-
ther passed away, but every
Feb. 17 my thoughts are with
him as he would be celebrat-
ing another birthday if he
were still here. If he had
lived, he would be 81 this
month.
Friday the 17th there will
be no school and also the fol-
lowing Monday. The children
are excited about having two
four-day school weeks. That
is their midwinter break.
Wednesday will be their
100th day of school for this
school year. Lovina and
Kevins class do something
special like bringing in 100
small items to count. I will
probably let them take but-
tons.
Also, Kevins class has to
bring 100 pieces of some-
thing edible like cereal,
marshmallows, chocolate
chips, cookies, pretzels or so
forth. They mix it all together
and call it 100 Hash which
they all enjoy eating.
Daughter Elizabeth stays
with three young children
three days a week while their
mother works. She watches
1-year-old twins and a 3-
year-old boy. She enjoys the
children and is used to
watching over little ones
from her experience being
the oldest of eight. Tuesday,
Elizabeth and Susan will go
clean a house nearby. I miss
their help when they arent
home, but they like to earn
money, too.
Last week I sewed Ben-
jamin and Kevin each a new
pair of pants. I have another
one cut out for Kevin that I
hope to sew this week. Kevin
has had a growth spurt and
needs longer pants. I also
have material to make myself
a few new dresses. It seems I
sew for everyone else in the
family and put my own
sewing off. I sure could use a
few new dresses.
Another sewing project I
hope to do is make the boys
new Sunday pants and jack-
ets. I dont mind sewing the
pants, but the jackets are not
my favorite things to sew.
Kevin brought home a fake
snake from school and the
boys having fun trying to
scare me with it. This morn-
ing I went to put the eggs
back in the refrigerator and I
almost dropped them when I
saw the snake between food
containers. I imagine they
would have laughed if they
would have seen me drop
them. It seems I should be
used to that trick by now.
Ill conclude the column
by sharing this great recipe
for banana nut coffee cake.
BANANA NUT
COFFEECAKE
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
2 mashed bananas
1 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups flour
1 cup chopped nuts
1-1/2 teaspoons baking pow-
der
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Preheat oven to 350. In a
large mixing bowl combine
all of the ingredients and beat
until smooth and creamy.
Pour into a greased 9x13-
inch cake pan. Add the top-
ping.
Topping: 1 cup brown
sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinna-
mon, 1/2 cup nuts, 2 table-
spoons butter, 4 tablespoons
flour. Combine sugar, cinna-
mon, flour, nuts and cut in
butter. Sprinkle on top of
cake.
Bake at 350 for 25-30
minutes.
For more Amish Cook in-
formation, recipes, videos,
and photos like The Amish
Cook Fan Page on Facebook.
Burkard seeks re-election
as prosecuting attorney
Paulding County Prosecu-
tor Joseph R. Burkard is seek-
ing re-election. Burkard has
served the residents of Pauld-
ing County in this position
since 1996.
He graduated from Findlay
University in 1982 with a de-
gree in business administra-
tion and the University Toledo
College of Law in 1992. In
addition to his responsibilities
as prosecuting attorney, he has
practiced as an attorney since
1993 with the law firm of
Cook, Troth, Burkard and
Gorrell, Ltd.
He has three children,
Nicholas (Rebeca) Burkard of
Los Angeles, McCalla
Burkard of Swanton and An-
drew Burkard of Fort Wayne,
and one grandchild, Joshua
Burkard.
Burkard is member of Ohio
State Bar Association, Pauld-
ing County Bar Association,
Paulding Kiwanis and an as-
sociate member of the Pauld-
ing County Republican party.
He serves as a member of the
Paulding County Revolving
Loan Fund and provides vol-
unteer service to Paulding
County Habitat for Humanity.
Past community service in-
cludes being a member of the
board of directors for the
Paulding Chamber of Com-
merce, and Development Dis-
abilities of Paulding County.
During his time as prosecut-
ing attorney, Burkard has
made it a priority to not only
prosecute criminals but also
to bring a voice for victims
into the courtroom. He suc-
cessfully implemented the
first victims advocate pro-
gram in 1997 to assist victims
of criminal acts.
Three years ago, he ac-
cepted responsibility to oper-
ate the Paulding County Child
Support Enforcement Agency
when it was learned that the
Agency could not pay its ex-
penses from the State and
Federal funds it received.
After accepting the challenge,
the agency was reorganized
and no county tax payer gen-
eral fund money has been
used to operate the child sup-
port office.
A close relationship has
been developed between the
prosecutors office and the
law enforcement agencies in
Paulding County. Access
24/7 has been available to as-
sist law enforcement officials
to keep Paulding County a
safe place to live.
Burkards experience in
and out of the courtroom has
benefitted the Paulding
County community. In the
courtroom, he has success-
fully prosecuted more than
1,500 felony criminal cases,
and thousands of misde-
meanor cases and juvenile
cases during his career.
Outside the courtroom, he
has provided legal services to
the Paulding County commis-
sioners, township trustees,
board of elections, board of
developmental disabilities,
county auditor, county treas-
urer and county recorder in
addition to other county
agencies.
I feel that it is important to
continue to aggressively
prosecute individuals who vi-
olate the law and hurt inno-
cent people, Burkard said.
The support that is provided
by my office to local law en-
forcement contributes to
keeping Paulding County a
safe place to raise our fami-
lies. I want to continue as
prosecuting attorney and uti-
lize my years of experience
both inside and out the court-
room for the benefit of the
citizens of our community.
George Carter presents a check to Karen Schlatter and Randi Jones of Paulding Exempted
Village Schools on behalf of the Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperatives Round-Up program.
The $1,000 check is to be used toward purchasing T-shirts for the kick-off of the Olweus Bullying
Prevention Program in Paulding Elementary.
We Buy Gold
TURN YOUR GOLD
INTO IMMEDIATE CASH
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on the square - Paulding
Store Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-5:30; Fri. 9-6; Sat.9-2:30
419-399-3885
Were looking for
WWII veterans
Are you a World War II vet-
eran who would like to share
your experiences with our read-
ers? Do you know a WWII vet-
eran who would? If so, please
contact the Progress office at
419-399-4015, or email
progress @progressnewspaper.org
JOSEPH BURKARD
Fishing, hunting, and trapping
licenses on sale March 1
COLUMBUS Ohios
2012-13 fishing, hunting and
trapping licenses and permits
will be on sale starting March
1, according to the Ohio De-
partment of Natural Re-
sources (ODNR), Division of
Wildlife.
Ohios new license sales
system performed very well
in its inaugural year, said
Scott Zody, chief of the Divi-
sion of Wildlife. Customer
identification (ID) numbers
should be used whenever
possible to help streamline
the license purchasing
process. People can find the
number at the top of last
years license.
Licenses purchased online
or at retail outlets will be
printed on paper that can be
folded down to credit card
size, but will not be water-
proof and must be protected.
Licenses and permits will be
printed along with additional
information relevant to the li-
cense or permit purchased.
Each license buyer must
have a Social Security Num-
ber (SSN) recorded in the
system. People who pur-
chased licenses last year can
now use their customer ID
number and will not have to
supply their SSN again.
SSNs are required to pur-
chase a recreational license,
regardless of age, for the pur-
pose of child support collec-
tion enforcement under
Federal Statute 42.
As a recreational license
provider, the Division of
Wildlife is obligated to com-
ply with this law and cannot
issue a license or permit
without the SSN of the pur-
chaser. The division will see
that a proper security system
is in place to protect SSNs
and any databases that con-
tain them.
The license will be valid
March 1 through Feb. 28,
2013. The 2011-12 licenses
will expire on Feb. 29. Li-
censes and permits can be
purchased online at wildo-
hio.com and at hundreds of
agent outlets throughout the
state.
A complete list of partici-
pating license sales agents
can be found at
wildohio.com.
United Way of Paulding County received a $5,000 grant from Paulding-Putnam Electric Co-
operatives Operation Roundup program for its Coats for Kids project. Here, UWPC director
Amy McCreery accepts the donation from Ray Etzler from the Operation Roundup board. No
child should have to walk to school in tennis shoes or sweatshirts, or not be able to enjoy
winter sledding because they dont own proper clothing to keep them warm, McCreery said.
Thanks to all who donate their change by rounding up to the nearest dollar on their electric
bills, grants like ours are possible.
Church collecting shoes
for Soles4Souls program
PAULDING Area resi-
dents are invited to recycle
their gently worn shoes in an
effort to help distribute shoes to
people in need.
St. Paul Lutheran Church is
helping those in need with a
shoe drive to benefit
Soles4Souls Inc., the shoe
charity, from Feb. 22 through
April 1.
Drop off times are 9-11:30
a.m. Sundays and from 9 a.m.-
2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday at 601
Flat Rock Drive, Paulding.
Soles4Souls Inc. has com-
mitted to collect and distribute
shoes to people living in ex-
treme poverty and recovering
from natural disasters. The
shoe charity provides one pair
of shoes to a person in need
every 7 seconds. Since 2005,
Soles4Souls has distributed
more than 13 million pairs of
shoes because of the generosity
and commitment of people and
organizations like St. Paul
Lutheran Church.
Soles4Souls believes part-
ners like St. Pauls will chal-
lenge others to become a force
of change by helping the char-
ity cater to the evolving needs
of the global community. The
shoe charity recognizes its suc-
cess is the result of individuals
and industry partners who clean
out closets and warehouses so
that individuals around the
world can have a better life
through Americans excess.
Soles4Souls and St. Pauls
Lutheran Church will be col-
lecting your new or gently
worn footwear and/or dona-
tions to make a tangible differ-
ence through the gift of shoes.
Every donation will support the
charitys initiative to distribute
shoes to those in need.
People and companies inter-
ested in donating can visit the
organizations Web site at
www.giveshoes.org.
Soles4Souls other two divi-
sions, Clothes4Souls and
Hope4Souls, provide the same
relief and support through
clothing and other necessities.
Donating parties are eligible for
tax advantages.
Procedures Available
x Evaluation and prevention of kidney disease
x Diagnosis and treatment of hypertension
x Treatment of anemia
x Evaluation for dialysis/pheresis
x Iron infusion
x Prevention of kidney stones
x Diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte imbalances
x In patient consultation
Paulding County Hospital
Specialty Clinic Spotlight
Nephrology
Outpatient Clinic Schedule
Dr. Andrew OShaughnessy
Dr. OShaughnessy accepts most major insurance
plans, and is conveniently located in PCHs Outpa-
tient Department
Paulding Office Hours
Every other Wednesday
For an appointment call
419-399-1135

419-399-4080 ~ 800-741-1743
www. paul dingcountyhospital . com
Paulding County Hospitals
Outpatient Department
419-399-1135

You must be referred by your doctor for the cardiology
clinic. In most other cases, referrals are not necessary.
Monday
Doug Moore, M.D., OB/Gynecology
Shane Gerber, Certified Nurse Practitioner
Peter vanden Berg, M.D., General Surgeon/Wound-Care

Tuesday
Steven Haman, M. D., Orthopedics
Craig Hanson, M.D., OB/Gynecology
Kim Molitor, Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology)
* Andrew OShaughnessy, M.D., Nephrology
Richard G. Smith, M.D., Ear, Nose and Throat

Wednesday
Raj Gunda, M.D., Oncology/Hematology
Thomas F. Walsh, M.D., Urology
Ft. Wayne Cardiology, Cardiology/Echocardiograms
Sleep Clinic, James Gray, D.O.

Thursday
Samuel Neuschwanger, D.P.M., Podiatry
Ft. Wayne Neurological Center, Neurosurgery
The Medical Group of Ft. Wayne,
Cardiology/ Echocardiograms (The Heart Center)

Friday
Peter vanden Berg, M.D., General Surgery/Wound Care
Ft. Wayne Cardiology, Cardiology/Echocardiograms
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Members of girls volleyball teams from around the area were guest speakers at the Paulding
Kiwanis Club. From left are Brooke Combs, Blair Baumle, Pat Ross, Maddie Baumle, Kate Kohart
and Madison Johnson. Chris Johnson (far right) was program chairman.
Please Vote March 6th
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Its not too late to order trees
The Paulding SWCD still has tree seedlings available for
sale. Please contact the office as soon as possible; the dead-
line for orders is March 1.
Currently available for order: Blue Spruce, Norway
Spruce, White Pine, American Arborvitae, Red Bud, Lilac,
Red Maple, Red Osier Dogwood, White Flowering Dog-
wood, Eastern Red Cedar, Red Oak, Swamp White Oak,
Black Walnut, Sugar Maple, Sycamore, Scotch Pine, Amer-
ican Cranberry, Black Cherry and Forsythia
Along with the seedlings, SWCD is offering two types of
native wildflower mixes for sale: Midwest mix and bird and
butterfly mix.
Contact Paulding SWCD by email at Paulding@pauld-
ingswcd.org, by phone at 419-399-4771, or visit the office at
503 Fairground Drive, Paulding.
Chris Knight, superintendent of Toledo Diocese Schools, recently enjoyed celebrating the Eu-
charist with students and staff of Divine Mercy School and visiting the school. After observing
Fathers lesson with the children, Mr. Knight said, I think it is safe to say that these students
know their faith! The school has a warm, inviting, nurturing feel that permeates the building.
Clearly, there are good things happening at Divine Mercy!
CCBanks Productions to
present the musical Annie
The huge broadway hit
Annie will be making its
return to the Huber Opera
House stage on March 2-4
and March 9-11, presented by
CCBanks Productions of
Antwerp.
Marking the 10-year an-
niversary of its first run, the
Banks are pleased to bring it
back making this the first
show to be reprised in their
repertoire.
Annie has a cast of 32
men, women and children
plus one dog hailing from
Hicksville, Antwerp, Pauld-
ing, Payne, Fort Wayne, Day-
ton, Woodburn, Van Wert,
Bryan, and Defiance. This
tremendously talented cast
has been in rehearsal for the
past five weeks and this is
promising to be one of the
best productions yet.
We had so many talented
people audition for this show
that we were fortunate
enough to have the privilege
of choosing two different An-
nies. Lyndi Clinton of Pauld-
ing will be portraying Annie
the first weekend and Elyssa
Miglin of Van Wert will be
Annie the second weekend,
said Chris Banks. We were
concerned that we wouldnt
be able to find even one girl
to fill such a demanding role
and instead we found two!
It has been a different re-
hearsal process with two
leads sharing a role. In order
to make sure both girls get
equal rehearsal time, every-
thing is done twice.
Crystal Banks, co-director
said, It has been fun experi-
encing each girl portray
Annie in their own individual
way and watching them blos-
som fully into the character
each different but equal in tal-
ent and charm.
Eric Miglin from Van Wert
is reprising his role as Oliver
Warbucks from 10 years ago
with CCBanks Productions.
We are so happy to have
Eric back as Warbucks. His
vocals will definitely leave
you wanting to hear more,
said Banks.
The orphans include Alli-
son Banks, Chelsea Heise,
Leah Thomas, Grace Tuttle,
Chloe Parker, Kaitlyn Fisher,
Hope Delagrange, Summer
Schooley, Natalie Wakefield,
Malia Witwer and Emily Za-
marippa.
This particular group of
children has been a joy to
work with, said Crystal
Banks. They learned each of
their lines and all of their
songs within the first two
weeks of rehearsal. Its just in-
credible! I feel audiences will
be amazed at the level of talent
we have in this group of girls.
Crystal Bowers, who has
played in several CCBanks Pro-
ductions, but most notoriously
as Tracy Turnblad in Hair-
spray, is the mean-spirited
Miss Hannigan. Her amazing
voice in her solo Little Girls
will definitely bring audiences
out of their seats.
Rooster and Lilly are played
by Brian Shetterly and Rachel
Banks. Having been in shows
together for the past six years
and playing every combination
of relationship possible, from
father/daughter to young
girl/imaginary friend, this dy-
namic duo team up once again
and will have audiences laugh-
ing every time they make an ap-
pearance on stage as Rooster
and Lilly.
Rachel is also the shows cho-
reographer and has not failed to
impress with the production
numbers Hard Knock Life,
Never Fully Dressed Without a
Smile, Hooverville and oth-
ers. Rachel has studied under
the Cathy Ann Dance Studio in
Auburn, Ind.
Rounding out this phenome-
nal cast are Carissa Chrzan as
Grace, Denver Henderson,
Bruce Essex, Andrew Gross,
Pam Diehl, Terina Wakefield,
Josh Hahn, Mary Schauffel-
berger, Virlyn Rex, Mary Smith,
Jennifer Thomas, Dustin Man-
son, Hayley Hesselschwardt,
Audrey Davis, and Mijana
Mazur.
Tickets are on sale now and
going fast. There is an optional
dinner catered by Grants of
Antwerp and it will be on both
Saturdays. Call now for reserva-
tions at 419-506-1085 or pur-
chase tickets at the Antwerp
Pharmacy.
Hookrafters guild discusses upcoming events
The February meeting of
the Northwest Ohio Rug
Hookrafters Guild was held
at the Stryker library. There
were 17 members present.
The meeting was hosted by
Jan Den Herder, Mary Mc-
Master and Thelma Lehman.
A final reminder was given
about the February hook-in at
Sauder Village. Lori Neff
will make sure that guild in-
formational cards are placed
on the resource table at the
event.
The Michigan hook-in will
be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
April 28 at the Washtenaw
Farm Council Grounds in the
Saline/Ann Arbor area. The
Black Swamp Spinners
Guild will hold its Fiber Fair
on March 24 at the Wood
County Jr. Fair Building,
Wood County Fairgrounds,
Bowling Green.
The group discussed hold-
ing a guild hook-in in May.
Doreen DeLisle suggested
the possibility of having a
raffle, hooking demonstra-
tion and rug show at the
Barn Fest that is held in
Bryan in the fall. Doreen will
gather more information on
the Barn Fest.
Neff reminded members
that officer elections will be
held in May.
Julie Klinger gave a very
informative program on pais-
ley. Antique wool paisley is
still available today and it
can be used in hooked rugs.
The rich paisley patterns give
rugs a special sparkle. Pais-
ley shawls were quite valu-
able and marked milestones
of marriage, birth and death.
Shawls were woven in Pais-
ley, Scotland, during the
1800s and Paisley was
known as the thread capital
of the world.
Julie gave each member
paisley patterns for coasters
and an individual hand-
drawn paisley book mark
with a monogram.
The next meeting will be
held on March 7 at Lisa Alla-
mongs Spruce Hill Fiber
Farm. For more information
contact, Lori Neff, 419-428-
5000.
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Paulding, OH 45879
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OBSERVES 90th BIRTH-
DAY Gilbert Schick will be
celebrating his 90th birthday
Feb. 28. His family wants to
honor him with a card shower
to help him observe his spe-
cial day. They encourage his
friends and neighbors to par-
ticipate. His children, Gloria,
Ruthann, Bob and Lesa and
their families say, Happy
Birthday, Dad!
CCBanks Products of Antwerp will present the musical
Annie on March 2-4 and March 9-11 at the Huber Opera House
in Hicksville. Lyndi Clinton of Paulding (above) will portray Annie
in the first weekend, and Elyssa Miglin of Van Wert will play Annie
the second weekend.
THE PAULDING COUNTY PROGRESS GOES TO FLORIDA Harold and Ruth Williams and fam-
ily flew to St. Meyers, Fla. and stayed in Bonita Springs for a week. While there, they celebrated
their 62nd wedding anniversary, visited Ruths sister-in-law, Helen Stahl of Ft. Meyers and Dave
and Wendys son, Drew of Ft. Lauderdale. Enjoying their vacation are, Dave and Wendy Williams,
Harold and Ruth Williams, Doug and Jane Williams and Dawn and Chris Bussing. Their source
for exclusive Paulding County news? The Paulding County Progress! Are you headed to some
distant, exotic destination? Take the Progress along with your camera and send a photo and a
little information about your trip to progress@progressnewspaper.org.
THE OBJECT OF THE MARATHON GAMES
To raise monies for the Paulding County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc. for
use in providing handicapped people of all ages in Paulding County with equipment and
services needed. Participants are encouraged to have a great time playing a game of
basketball, scoring as many points as the team can within the 24 minutes allowed for play.
Sportsmanlike conduct is the rule, not the exception.
RULES GOVERNING PLAY
The Mini-Tots Division will use the 8 baskets and a tiny ball. The Tots,
Mini-Youth and Womens Division will use the 10 baskets with a
womens ball. All other Divisions will use the 10 baskets with regulation basketball.
*No foul shots are permitted. *No time outs
*No Dunking the basketball (we have had to pay for a cracked glass backboard and also have
had to stop games to repair the break away rims, which changes the schedule for the rest of the games)
*5 players maximum on the floor at one time
*In Adult Co-Ed competition, there must be at least two females on the floor at all times.
*In Adult Co-Ed competition, male players are not permitted to cross, remain,
shoot or rebound from the area on the floor known as the KEY
*Shirts can only be picked up by the team captain or sponsor 30 minutes before the game.
* No-full court pressing In Mini-Tots, Tots, and Mini-Youth Divisions.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED
BEHAVE, ENJOY, HAVE FUN!!!!!
OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC
ASSOCIATION RULES
The OHSAA is organized to administer and supervise the athletic program for students in grades
7 thru 12. The Constitution of the association does not contain any responsibility for any type
of athletic programs below seventh grade. Anyone and everyone who is not yet enrolled in the
seventh grade may participate in the Marathon without jeopardizing their future eligibility.
Students in grade 7 thru 12 who are participating in or plan to participate in basketball in the
future, MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE MARATHON SO LONG AS NOT MORE THAN TWO
MEMBERS OF THE SAME JR. HIGH OR HIGH SCHOOL TEAM DO NOT PLAY ON
THE SAME MARATHON TEAM.
AWARDS (Donated by Fessel Jewelers)
First and second place trophies will be awarded to the top two teams in the Mini-Youth,
Youth, Men, Women, and Co-Ed. (If there is a tie the award will go to the one with the most
point spread.) Sportsmanship trophies in all divisions will be awarded to teams who
were defeated by the largest margin, or that showed sportsmanlike conduct above all else.
Ten individual awards for first and Ten individual awards for second will be
awarded in the Mini-Tots and Tots Divisions.
THE MARATHON COMMITTEE
Chad Benschneider 419-263-2277 or 769-4708 Ashley Litzenberg 260-515-7623
John Claymiller 419-399-8440 Adam Taylor 419-506-1702
Chad Cluts 419-263-0327 Brian Vest 419-263-0037
Jeremy Dunderman 419-769-0680 Kaleigh Young 419-263-2801
Doug & Vicky Etzler 419-263-3132 Jennifer & Rylee Zartman 419-263-4007
Allyssa Jackson 419-263-0327 Myra Zartman 419-263-0312
Russ Zinser 419-506-0258
The Marathon Committee will endeavor to make this Marathon the most
enjoyable for you and the fans, and the most profitable for the Society and
the people in Paulding County who need our help. If you have questions,
you may contact any of the Committee members.
Thanks for participating in this most worthwhile Paulding County charity.
CLIP & MAIL TODAY
34th ANNUAL BASKETBALL MARATHON
~~~~OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM~~~~
ENTRY FORM DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, MARCH 22ND
The Marathon begins on Friday, April 6th, 2012 (time TBA) at the Payne
Elementary School Gymnasium, and concludes on Saturday evening at (TBA).
Team pairings and time of play will appear in the
April 2 Weekly Reminder and the April 4 Paulding Progress.
CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK AT: PLAYING BALL FOR THOSE WHO CANT
Please Check Proper Team Bracket
__MINI-TOTS(0-2nd Grade) __TOTS(3rd-5th Grade) __MINI-YOUTH(6th-8th Grade)
To make team pairings as fair as possible for the mini-tots, tots, and mini-youth divisions,
please designate: BOYS___ GIRLS___ CO-ED___
__YOUTH(9-12th Grade) __MEN* __WOMEN* __CO-ED* *denotes no age restriction
REQUESTED WORDING ON BACK OF SHIRTS
One line of copy only:________________________________(print clearly)
Select Color Of Shirts (circle one)
Kelly Green, Forest Green, Kiwi Green, Burnt Orange, Red, Maroon,
Gold, Yellow Haze, Cyber Pink, Deep Purple, Oxford Grey, Khaki, Black, Light Blue,
California Blue, Royal Blue, Navy Blue
You may choose any combination of ten (10) shirts for your $100 entry fee.
Extra shirts in excess of ten (10) are $8 each. There is an additional charge of
$3 per shirt for XXL and XXXL shirts ordered.*
Select Size Of Shirts
Childrens Sizes Adult Sizes
Extra Small (2-4):______________ Small (34-36):______________
Small (6-8):__________________ Medium (38-40):____________
Medium (10-12):_______________ Large (42-44):______________
Large (14-16):_________________ X-Large (46-48):_____________
XX-Large _________*add $3.00
XXX-Large_________*add $3.00
PREFERRED TIME OF PLAY
Every effort will be made to accommodate your first, second or third request,
however, the Marathon Committee cant make any guarantee with respect to
these requests. This is a 24-hour event and prime time slots will be awarded on a
first come first serve basis, as well as how your team pairs in the bracket selection.
1st Choice_______ 2nd Choice_______ 3rd Choice_______
PREFERRED COMPETITION
Who does your team wish to play? Does that team want to play your team? Is there
a team your team cannot play or perfers not to play? (print clearly)
Want To Play:______________ Cant Play:_______________
ENTRY FEE CALCULATION
Basic Entry Fee (includes 10 shirts): $100.00
(players must also pay regular admission at the door)
Extra Shirts @ $8.00/shirt..............$________($8.00 X # of shirts in excess of 10)
Charge for XXL and XXXLarge Shirts..$________($3.00 X # of XXL or XXXL shirts)
Total Amount Due With This Entry..$_______________
Make checks payable to Paulding County Society for C.C. & A. and send with this entry
form to: The Marathon, 8602 Rd. 51, Payne, Ohio 45880.
**DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS THURSDAY, MARCH 22nd, 2012**
TEAM REPRESENTATIVE
Name_________________________Mailing Address_________________________
Phone#__________________Email:___________________________
RETURN THIS FORM WITH YOUR CHECK
For The Paulding County Society For
Crippled Children & Adults, Inc.
34TH ANNUAL BASKETBALL MARATHON
PLAYING BALL FOR THOSE WHO CANT
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ADDRESS_________________________________
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Paulding County websites
These local offices and agencies have websites:
Auditor .........................................www.pauldingcountyauditor.com
Board of Elections .......http://sites.google.com/site/pauldingboe/
County Court ...................................www.pauldingcountycourt.com
Dog Shelter ....................www.petfinder.com/shelters/OH709.html
Economic Development ............................................www.pced.net
Engineer.....................................www.pauldingcountyengineer.com
Health Department ........................www.pauldingcountyhealth.com
Sheriff ..................................................www.pauldingohsheriff.com
Recorder.............................www.ohiorecorders.com/paulding.html
Schools
Antwerp Schools...............................................www.aw.noacsc.org
Paulding Schools........................................http://pvhs.noacsc.org
Wayne Trace Schools .........................www.noacsc.org/paulding/wt
Vantage Career Center .....................www.vantagecareercenter.com
Western Buckeye ESC .............................................www.wbesc.org
John Paulding Historical Society.....................................................
............................................www.johnpauldinghistoricalsociety.org
Paulding Co. Carnegie Library ..........www.pauldingcountylibrary.org
Paulding Co. Hospital ..................www.pauldingcountyhospital.com
OSU Extension..........................................http://paulding.osu.edu
Paulding SWCD ...........................................www.pauldingswcd.org
Paulding Chamber of Commerce ..........www.pauldingchamber.com
Paulding County Progress....................www.progressnewspaper.org
Paulding Co. United Way..........www.unitedwayofpauldingcounty.org
Paulding Co. Area Foundation....
www.pauldingcountyareafoundation.net
Village of Antwerp ..................................www.villageofantwerp.com
Village of Paulding ................................www.villageofpaulding.com
Village of Payne .....................................http://villageofpayne.com
VETS extends deadline for veterans book
ANTWERP Did you
know that there is an effort in
the Antwerp community to
publish a book to further
honor our veterans to whom
we owe our freedoms?
Did you know that there is
a committee that has been
working hard on this project
for the last year?
Did you know that each vet-
eran, regardless of length of
time served or where, may
have their photo and a 150
word biography about them-
selves published in the book
for free?
Did you know that if the
veteran is deceased a family
member may submit informa-
tion for them?
If you have a positive an-
swer to the above questions,
the committee probably al-
ready has your information. If
you did not know the answers
or were not aware of the book
project, you still have time to
get your information to the
committee.
Looking over the biogra-
phies that have been submit-
ted, the committee realizes
that several of our veterans,
both living and deceased, are
conspicuously absent. Hope-
fully you will at least submit
your basic information for the
book.
The VETS-Continuous
Honor Committee signed a
contract of M.T. Publishing in
March 2011 to have a book
published. The original dead-
line was October; that was ex-
tended to January 2012. That
deadline has been extended to
March 30. This will be the
last extension.
The committee needs the
continued support from the
community to make this the
book that they know it can be.
Several businesses and fami-
lies have purchased patron
pages. Many people have or-
dered and prepaid books. Its
not too late for you to be in-
cluded.
For more details or to sub-
mit information for the book
you can meet the VETS-CH
committee in the Essen
House Restaurant hallway on
the following dates and
times: March 3 and 24 from
9 a.m.-noon and March 14
from 3:30-6:30 p.m.
The committee may also
be contacted at this address:
Antwerp VETS-CH, PO Box
742, Antwerp OH 45813.
Informational fliers that in-
clude a book order form are
still available at these local
businesses: Antwerp Ex-
change Bank, Antwerp Phar-
macy, Antwerp Insurance
Agency, Leland Smith Insur-
ance Agency, Essen House
Restaurant.
THE PAULDING COUNTY PROGRESS GOES TO AMSTERDAM Libby Rollins who lives in
The Hague and Casey Johanns of Dublin, Ohio, recently got together in Amsterdam and visited
for a few days. They are the niece and granddaughter of Frances Johanns of Paulding. Their
source for exclusive Paulding County news? The Paulding County Progress! Are you headed to
some distant, exotic destination? Take the Progress along with your camera and send a photo
and a little information about your trip to progress@progressnewspaper.org.
Correction
The next Paulding County
Hospital board meeting will
be at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 29 in the
hospital conference room. A
reorganizational meeting will
be held at 6:15 p.m.
Wayne Trace board
discusses many topics
The Wayne Trace School
Board met Feb. 13 and fol-
lowing the formalities ap-
proved the treasurers consent
agenda.
Vantage board member Pat
Baumle reported that Vantage
would be moving into the new
building over spring break.
Payne Elementary Principal
Sarah Franz gave her report
and announced:
Ian Vogel was the Payne
Spelling Bee winner;
she would be doing final
rounds of observations for
those not up for contract re-
newal this year and would be
beginning the third round for
those who were;
the PTO was planning the
annual event Family Fun
Night and set a tentative date
of March 9;
they were continuing to
work on setting standards for
OAA
said that the posting and
interviewing process for retir-
ing teachers would begin as
soon as they knew what posi-
tions needed to be filled.
Alan Lautzenheiser Grover
Hill principal updated the
board on the activities at
Grover Hill Elementary. He
reported:
Leah Maassel represented
Grover Hill at the spelling
bee;
an assembly will be held
Feb. 22 and would focus on
Native American Indians;
as soon as the weather is
fit a catch basin will be in-
stalled in the playground as-
phalt.
Wayne Trace High School
principal Kevin Wilson gave
his report and reported:
the sophomores had vis-
ited Vantage Career Center;
the new eight period day;
maintenance issues;
the schools new website
will be more user friendly.
In the superintendents re-
port the following was dis-
cussed:
the Race to the Top;
state assessments;
the eight period day;
the blood drive.
In the consent agenda:
the board accepted the
resignation of Kevin Snyder,
Deborah Brigner and Holly
Snyder;
approved Larry Pressler
as head baseball coach, Mike
Speice as JV assistant coach,
Kenny Speice and Tim Dun-
lap as volunteer baseball;
they commendedthe
wrestling teams for their fine
showings.
The next meeting will be
held on March 12.
THE PAULDING COUNTY PROGRESS GOES TO ILLINOIS The Progress went to Chatham Ill to the Midwest Distribution Center
for a week of mission work. Those going from Pauiding County were Bill and Phyllis Bidlack, Rosemary Thomas, Diane Sherry,
Cheryl Germann and Max and Eileen Kochensparger. Their source for exclusive Paulding County news? The Paulding County
Progress! Are you headed to some distant, exotic destination? Take the Progress along with your camera and send a photo and
a little information about your trip to progress@progressnewspaper.org.
THE PAULDING COUNTY PROGRESS GOES TO AMSTERDAM Libby Rollins who lives in
The Hague and Casey Johanns of Dublin, Ohio, recently got together in Amsterdam and visited
for a few days. They are the niece and granddaughter of Frances Johanns of Paulding. Their
source for exclusive Paulding County news? The Paulding County Progress! Are you headed to
some distant, exotic destination? Take the Progress along with your camera and send a photo
and a little information about your trip to progress@progressnewspaper.org.
VVA seeks vets as
new members
DEFIANCE Vietnam
Veterans of America Chapter
954 of Defiance is seeking
Paulding County Vietnam
veterans who served from
Feb. 28, 1961 to May 1975 or
served in the military from
Aug. 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975.
Chapter 954 is currently
looking for new members in
Paulding County. Sign up
until Feb. 29 and receive a
years membership for only
$9.
The chapter meets the sec-
ond Tuesday of each month at
7 p.m. at the Defiance VFW
Post 3360. Interested veterans
are encouraged to attend one
of the meetings or call chapter
president Ric Booher at 419-
782-4731.
CMH Foundation Scholarship
applications are available
HICKSVILLE Scholarship applications for the Commu-
nity Memorial Hospital (CMH) Foundation Scholarship Pro-
gram are now available. The foundations scholarship program
assists students pursuing a career in healthcare. Applications
are available from high school guidance counselors, at the
CMH front desk, and online at cmhosp.com. Application dead-
line is March 23.
Applicants must reside in Mark, Milford, or Hicksville
Townships; or, live within the Ohio school districts of
Hicksville, Edgerton, Antwerp, or Fairview; or, live within the
Indiana school districts of Woodlan, Eastside or Leo.
Were looking for WWII veterans
Are you a World War II veteran who would like to share
your experiences with our readers? Do you know a WWII vet-
eran who would? If so, please contact the Progress office at
419-399-4015, or email progress @progressnewspaper.org
The Progress goes to 49 states so far
The Paulding County Progress Goes To The Progress has traveled all over the world and
to 48 states and the District of Columbia. We are still waiting for vacation photos from only
ONE states: Rhode Island. Will you be the first to travel there?
Take the Progress along with your camera and send a photo and a little information about
your trip to progress@progressnewspaper.org
We publish vacation photos as space allows. This is a free, fun way to make the pages of
your hometown newspaper!
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Paulding County Progress - 1B
Sports
Varsity
Games
of the
Week
Girls basketball
Wayne Trace 51
Crestview 39
Defiance 55
Paulding 44
Antwerp 57
Hicksville 25
Ada 51
Paulding 45
Fairview 65
Wayne Trace 55
Boys basketball
Antwerp 34
Hicksville 27
Ada 64
Paulding 60
Wayne Trace 71
Fairview 41
Antwerp 53
Hilltop 26
Paulding 64
Bryan57
Wrestling
At Lima:
Div. III Sectionals
Coldwater 1st
179.5
W. Trace 3rd 142.5
At Archbold:
Div. III Sectionals
Archbold 1st 246
Paulding 12th
54
Antwerp 13th19
Sports schedule
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Boys Basketball: Antwerp hosts
Woodlan; Paulding at
Spencerville; Wayne Trace at Ot-
toville
Wrestling: Div. III Districts at
Owens Community College and
Kettering Fairmont High School
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Girls Basketball: Div. III Section-
als Wayne Trace-Coldwater win-
ner vs. Allen East, played at Lima
Bath; Div. III Sectionals Liberty
Center-Archbold winner vs.
Paulding, played at Defiance; Div.
IV Sectionals Antwerp-North
Central winner vs. Edon, played
at Bryan
Wrestling: Div. III Districts at
Owens Community College and
Kettering Fairmont High School
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Boys Basketball: Div. III Section-
als Paulding vs. Wayne Trace,
played at Defiance
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29
Boys Basketball: Div. IV Section-
als Antwerp vs. Miller City,
played at Paulding
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Neil Roehrig #34 sets up for a shot from the corner against
Bryan last Saturday night.
Pauldings Lance Foor #24 fights through Adas defense last
Friday night in NWC action.
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Panthers cage Golden Bears
but fall short of Ada upset
By JIM LANGHAM
Sportswriter
After just falling short of
upsetting one of the strongest
teams in the area, the Pauld-
ing Panthers rallied to defeat
Bryan at home on Saturday in
the final home boys game of
the season. The Panthers re-
sponded to senior honor night
by posting a 64-57 win over
over the visiting Golden
Bears.
On Friday night, Paulding
lost a 64-60 fight with high-
flying Ada in Northwest Con-
ference action.
Although Panther head
coach Shawn Brewer was
concerned about his teams
sluggish start on Friday, the
home team came out hard
against the Golden Bears, es-
pecially in the second stanza,
to establish a 35-26 lead at the
halfway mark. However,
Bryan refused to let go, and
whittled at the Paulding led
until the home team prevailed
by seven points.
Paulding out-rebounded
Bryan, 19-17, but the Pan-
thers had one more turnover
(13) than the visitors.
Anthony Arellano demon-
strated his senior leadership
by leading senior night with
17 points while Julian Salinas
scored 13 points for Paulding.
Adam McBride led all play-
ers for the contest with 18
points for Bryan.
With the win, Paulding im-
proved its record to 10-9
while the Golden Bears
dropped their overall record
to 7-12.
In junior varsity action,
Paulding suffered a rare 42-
34 loss to the Golden Bears.
The Panther lead against
16-3 Ada on Friday night was
early and brief. By midway
through the first quarter, the
Bulldogs had taken the lead
and established themselves
again Paulding, who always
seemed to be a step behind
throughout the contest. Still,
a last minute Panther rally
nearly saved the day before
Adas high-scoring Konnor
Baker dropped in a couple of
free throws with seconds left
to guarantee the Bulldog win.
After establishing a 16-
point lead midway through
the fourth quarter, Ada had to
fight for its life to escape
Paulding from tarnishing their
NWC record.
With the win, Adas overall
record improved to 16-3
while their NWC mark now
stands at 6-2. Paulding
dropped to 3-5 in conference
play.
With the Bulldogs riding a
comfortable 56-40 advantage
midway through the fourth
stanza, Paulding went on an
8-0 run to close the gap to 56-
48. Ada broke the streak when
Bobby Steiner sank a couple
of free throws but Pauldings
Lance Foor, who led the Pan-
thers with 18 points, dropped
in two from the charity stripe
on the Panther end of the
floor.
With Ada still leading 60-
50 with two minutes remain-
ing, Paulding made its final
charge, tossing a tight full
court press at the Bulldogs
and going on another eight
point scoring string to close
the Ada lead to just two
points, 60-58 when Foor sank
two more free throws. But a
Paulding desperation foul of
Adas Konnor Baker closed
the door when the senior su-
perstar calmly dropped two
game-clinching free throws
through the nets to guarantee
the victory.
Ada led 29-20 at the
halfway mark, but Baker, who
led all scorers with 24 points,
contributed nine tallies in a
third quarter run that vaulted
the visiting Bulldogs to a 47-
34 advantage going into the
final eight minutes.
We werent aggressive
enough attacking their zone,
especially in the first half,
said Paulding head coach
Shawn Brewer. In the second
half we were much more ag-
gressive attacking back.
We were a step behind all
night, especially in the first
three quarters, added Brewer.
Pauldings only lead was
early, 5-4. Still, the Panthers
hung around through the re-
mainder of the first quarter, to
trail by four points, 16-12, at
the end of the first stop.
The Bulldogs opened the
second quarter with back-to-
back baskets by Ben Bailey
and Baker to grab a 20-12 ad-
vantage. Paulding closed the
lead to 20-16 with 4:20 re-
maining in the half, but Ada
outscored Paulding 9-4 down
the home stretch to go to the
lockers with a nine-point ad-
vantage at the half.
In addition to Bakers
game-leading tally, Steiner
scored 13 points for the Bull-
dogs while Mason Acheson
added nine points. Pauldings
Arellano scored 14 points and
Neil Roehrig accumulated 11
points to join Foor in double
figures.
Paulding outrebounded
Ada, 24-19, but the Bulldogs
took better care of the ball,
committing only five
turnovers compared to 10
miscues for the maroon and
white.
Give credit to the boys in
the fourth quarter, they
worked hard and came back,
but it was too little too late,
Brewer said.
In Adas final inbounds
play, the Bulldogs set up their
offense with Baker in the lead,
forcing Pauldings defense to
foul him in order to attempt to
get the ball back. Baker, who
had already dropped in nine of
10 free throws, calmly sank
the final two shots from the
charity stripe that clinched the
win.
We got it down to two
points, but we fouled the
wrong guy, said Brewer.
Our defense had done well.
The last four minutes, we had
kept the ball out of Bakers
hands. But he stepped up
when his team needed it and
made those final free throws.
Thats the kind of thing you
expect from one of the top
players in the league.
Paulding defeated the Bull-
dogs, 62-49.
Anthony Arellano #32 attempts an shot from the lane but was
fouled on his way in against Ada last Friday night.
Ash is sectional champion
TYLER ASH
ARCBHOLD Paulding
junior Tyler Ash was
crowned champion in the 220
weight class in Division III
sectional at Archbold.
The top four wrestlers in
each weight class earn a spot
in next weeks Division III
district tournament at Owens
Community College.
Overall, the Panthers
placed 12th out of 13 teams,
finishing with 54 points.
Antwerp rounded out the field
with 19 points.
Also placing for Paulding
were Adam Deatrick (170)
and Brandon Jarrell (285),
both finishing in fifth place,
and Aaron Mock (120) in
sixth place.
Ash, a transfer from Michi-
gan, was a regional qualifier
in that state in the 220 cate-
gory.
He won the title on Satur-
day with a 3-1 decision over
Griffin Friesner of Ayersville.
Ash managed an escape and a
late takedown for the win.
Last week, Ash finished
second in the NWC tourna-
ment.
Antwerps Justin Bute #32 fights for control of the pumpkin
with a Hilltop player last Saturday night.
Noah Ganger #24 scores from the wing last Saturday night against non-league rival Hilltop.
Inspired Archers extend
winning streak to 8 games
By JIM LANGHAM
Sportswriter
The Antwerp boys basket-
ball team extended its winning
streak to eight games this past
weekend with yet another
double win weekend. On
Friday night, the Archer de-
fense smothered Hicksvilles
offense to defeat the Aces on
their own court, 34-27. Then,
on Saturday, the Archers
jumped ahead of Hilltop early
to cruise to a 53-26 win over
the Cadets to improve their
overall record to 12-7.
Against Hicksville, the Aces
took an early 9-6 lead, but the
Archers scored nine of the next
11 points to go into halftime
with a 15-11 advantage.
Hicksville fought back to take
a 21-19 lead at the end of the
third quarter, then the Archers
poured it on 15-6 in the final
eight minutes to fight back for
the win.
With the win, the Archers
improved their Green Mead-
ows Conference lead to over
the .500 mark for the first time
this season, leaving the floor
with a 4-3 mark in GMC ac-
tion.
Hicksvilles record stood at
1-6 in league play.
Once again, Justin Bute led
the Antwerp scoring with 12
points while Logan Husted led
the Aces with eight points.
We didnt shoot the ball
well, but it was good to get the
win, said Antwerp head coach
Scott McMichael of the Archer
Friday night win. We had a
good defensive effort. We
made our free throws when we
needed them. We made a lot of
free throws to seal the win in
the last part of the game.
McMichael especially
praised the clutch play of sen-
ior Drew Taylor, whose eight
points included several heavy-
weight tallies down the stretch.
The guys have really been
working hard in practice,
noted McMichael.
On Saturday, the Archers
jumped into a 7-0 advantage
early in the Hilltop game, but
the Cadets grabbed a couple of
quick buckets near the end of
the quarter to close the
Antwerp gap to 9-4.
Early in the second stanza,
Braeden Hormann drove ag-
gressively to the basket to give
the Archers an 11-4 advantage
and then Noah Ganger hit a
two-pointer to extend the
Antwerp lead to 13-4.
The Archers carried a 21-10
advantage in to the third quar-
ter. However, the Antwerp of-
fense unleashed 21-8 during
the next eight minutes, includ-
ing three treys by senior Tom
Taylor. With the Archers on
top 42-18 at the end of the pe-
riods, McMichael substituted
freely in the final quarter, giv-
ing many players the opportu-
nity to build up playing time in
preparation for the tournament.
When Tommy (Taylor)
started hitting those 3s in the
third quarter, it opened up our
inside-outside game. I was re-
ally pleased with the way that
Noah Ganger and Braeden
Hormann attacked the basket,
observed McMichael.
With Taylor firing from be-
hind the arc, Antwerps inside
posts Bute and Bryant Miesle
banged away at the boards and
posted up from inside the
paint.
This was a nice effort for
us, said McMichael of the
Hilltop game. We were able
to play a lot of guys. We had
10 guys that were able to
score.
I still dont think that were
playing our best, yet, but I like
where were at, added
McMichael.
Bute led the Archers with 11
points while Payne Sentle led
the Cadets with seven points.
Antwerp will finish off its
regular season this Friday
night by entertaining Wood-
lan. McMichael cautioned that
the Archers will need to be
sharp in all areas of its game in
order to handle the Warriors.
They may not have the best
record, but they play a lot of
really tough teams, said
McMichael. Theyre going to
certainly come in here looking
for a win. Were going to have
to be playing our best, offen-
sively and defensively.
In addition to Butes 11
points, Tom Taylor added nine
points and Miesle bucketed
eight points for the Archers
against Hilltop.
The Archers Braeden Hormann #10 looks for an opening to
exploit in the Hilltop defense last Saturday night.
Turnovers cost Panthers
against NWC foe Ada
By JIM LANGHAM
Sportswriter
The inability to control the
ball at a key moment late in
the game cost the Paulding
Lady Panthers the opportunity
to surprise Ada in a Northwest
Conference matchup on the
Bulldogs home floor.
With the Panthers drawing
back to within two points of
Ada late in the game, the local
squad was whistled for travel-
ing. At the time, Ada was
leading, 45-43, but the
turnover took away the oppor-
tunity to tie the game. Ada
went on to win, 51-45.
Turnovers have hurt us all
year, said Paulding head
coach Lyndsi Shininger. We
average 25 a game and
tonight we were right at that
number.
The local squad fought
tough against the Bulldogs all
night, tying 10-10 at the end
of the first quarter and trailing
by four points, 24-20, at the
half. In the third stanza, Ada
pulled out to 39-31 advantage,
but Paulding fought back to
within two points before al-
lowing the the game to slip
away.
Senior post player Jessica
Farr led the Panthers with 21
points.
She (Farr) had a nice
game, but we struggled to get
her the ball, said Shininger.
Our post entry passing didnt
give her a chance to have the
opportunity to score more.
With the win, Ada im-
proved its record to 11-9 over-
all and 5-4 in the Northwest
Conference while Paulding
dropped to 3-17 overall and 1-
8 in conference play.
Earlier in the week, the
Panthers dropped a 55-44 de-
cision at Defiance. In that
contest, Defiance jumped out
to a 21-13 advantage at the
end of the first quarter. The
second quarter proved to be
fatal for Paulding as the Bull-
dogs pounced on the local
squad, 14-2, to grab a 35-15
halftime lead.
Paulding fought back, 16-7,
in the third quarter to cut the
lead to 42-31, but Defiance
pulled away for the win the
final eight minutes.
Both squads had a difficult
time holding on to the ball;
Paulding was whistled for 26
turnovers, but the Bulldogs
committed 30 miscues.
Farr led the Panthers with
15 points while Abby Pease
dropped in 13 points.
The Bulldogs had three
players in double figures, in-
cluding Lakesha Young with
18 points, Ashley Fogle with
17 points and Megan Sewells
12 points.
The Panthers return to ac-
tion in sectional finals at De-
fiance on Saturday when they
take on the winner of the Lib-
erty Center/Archbold game.
The girls are working hard
in practice this week, said
Shininger. We continue to
work on taking care of the
ball and our defense. We
know that either one could
provide a stiff challenge, but
were going to try as hard as
we can.
That game will be played at
approximately 8 p.m.
Coaches vs. Cancer basketball
game is a huge success for ACS
Paulding High School coach
Lyndsi Shininger was one of
nearly a thousand basketball
coaches across the U.S. swap-
ping her loafers for sneakers
during the Coaches vs. Cancer
basketball game an effort to
bring awareness to the Ameri-
can Cancer Societys vision of
a world with less cancer and
more birthdays.
Coach Shininger and PEVS
staff made a fashion statement
as they sported sneakers with
their business attire during the
Panthers away game with
Continental High School on
Feb. 4 to spotlight the fact that
cancer remains a major health
concern and everyone can take
daily steps to reduce their risk
of the disease.
For those who do not smoke,
eating a healthy diet, adopting
a physically active lifestyle and
maintaining a healthy weight
are the best ways to improve
health and reduce risk. In the
U.S. more than 72 million peo-
ple or about a third of the
population are obese and
overweight, conditions that
contribute to 14-to-20 percent
of all cancer-related deaths.
Coach Shininger and the
Lady Panthers raised a total of
$881 that was donated to sup-
port the lifesaving mission of
the American Cancer Society.
We are excited that Coach
Shininger and the Lady Pan-
thers along with council mem-
bers across the U.S., have
joined in the fight against this
deadly disease, says Christian
Hoeffel, American Cancer So-
ciety representative. Because
of their visibility in the com-
munity, they can reach fans in
a very influential way with im-
portant information about re-
ducing the risk of cancer
through healthy lifestyle
choices.
Coaches vs. Cancer is a col-
laborative initiative of the
American Cancer Society and
the National Association of
Basketball Coaches (NABC),
empowering coaches, their
teams and local communities
to make a difference in the
fight against cancer.
Bute becomes Archers
first district qualifier
Submitted by Jeremy Kosch
Being a first-year program in wrestling can be difficult.
Even seasoned veterans find it at times to be grueling. The
Antwerp Archers are a first-year wrestling program comprised
of all freshmen and sophomores, each with only a couple years
of experience at best.
Each one of the young Archer wrestlers have seen their
share of trials and tribulations, but have endured and improved
throughout the season. Although they are young and inexpe-
rienced, they have fought and showed the mental and physical
toughness of wrestlers who have been doing it for years. That,
in itself, has made them successful.
Recently, the Antwerp varsity wrestling squad competed in
its first-ever sectional tournament on Feb. 17-18 at Archbold
High School. Of the five Archers competing in the tourna-
ment, two were able to place in the top six of their respective
weight classes.
Freshman Jordan Laker placed sixth at 220 pounds, nar-
rowly missing out on the district alternate spot. Freshman Jar-
rett Bute placed fourth at 285 pounds, making him the first
Antwerp wrestler to ever qualify for the district tournament.
Bute will travel to Owens Community College for districts
on Feb. 24-25.
The Antwerp squad competed in its first GMC Conference
wrestling tournament on Feb. 11.
Placing second at 220 pounds was freshman Jordan Laker
and placing third at 285 pounds was Jarrett Bute, who is also
a freshman.
Overall, Ayersville won the team tournament trophy.
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Raiders roll on Senior Night
By KEVIN
WANNEMACHER
Sportswriter
HAVILAND It was Sen-
ior Night at the Palace Fri-
day night as the Wayne Trace
boys basketball team honored
its lone senior in Austin Spe-
ice.
Speice then followed that
with a solid night for the
Raiders, posting nine points,
five steals and five rebounds
to help lead the red, white and
blue to a 71-41 route of
Fairview in Green Meadows
Conference action.
Junior guard Dalton Sinn
also had a stellar night for
Wayne Trace. Sinn recorded a
pair of slam dunks and led all
scorers with 26 points to go
along with six assists, seven
steals and four rebounds as
the Raiders moved to 8-11
overall and 3-4 in the confer-
ence.
The Raiders led from start
to finish, bucketing the first
six points of the contest en
route to a 19-11 advantage
after eight minutes of action.
Wayne Trace pushed the mar-
gin to 37-21 at the intermis-
sion.
We were able to get off to
a good start tonight, noted
Raider head coach Jim Lin-
der. We got some easy bas-
kets out of the transition game
as well as hitting shots from
outside so it was a good team
effort.
Wayne Trace stretched the
lead to as much as 47-29 mid-
way through the third quarter
on a Sinn basket. However,
the Apaches finished the third
quarter by scoring six of the
final ten points to keep the
deficit at 51-35 entering the
final period.
After a pair of free throws
by the Apaches Kalieb Crites
made it 51-37, the Raiders
closed the game on a 20-4 run
to seal the 71-41 victory.
Its a good win and a good
way to finish out at home,
commented Linder. Its al-
ways nice to win your final
game at home as a senior and
Austin was able to be a part of
a victory tonight. We have to
move forward from here and
get better this week as we pre-
pare for Ottoville.
Grady Gudakunst chipped
in 11 markers for the Raiders
while Corbin Linder finished
with nine markers. Ryan Kor-
tokrax and Nick McClain
added six each as well. Gu-
dakunst recorded four assists
and three steals with Kor-
tokrax posting three assists
and four steals. Colby Speice
and Devin Wenzlick chipped
in two points each for Wayne
Trace too.
Trevor Layman led the
Apaches with 20 points while
Jacob Schwiefert added nine.
Crites also had six markers for
the black and gold. Justin
Zeedyk, Brett Fitzwater and
Daniel Smith picked up two
markers a piece for the
Apaches.
Fitzwater and Schwiefert
each picked up seven caroms
in the contest as well.
Wayne Traces junior var-
sity moved to 11-8 on the sea-
son and 4-3 in the league with
a 44-35 win over the Apaches.
Jake Arend bucketed 16
markers for the Raiders while
Devin Wenzlick chipped in
nine. Cade Harvey also posted
six points for Wayne Trace.
T.J. Blackmore, Brock Wor-
den and Caleb Mead added
four points each and Jake Ger-
ber scored one.
Daniel Smith recorded ten
for Fairview with Jordan Core
posting seven. Other scorers
for the black and gold were
Joe Macsay (six), Kaleb Eisel
(four), Jared Elchinger (four),
Erich Wolfrum (two) and
Aaron Schwarzbek (two).
Wayne Trace returns to ac-
tion on Friday as the Raiders
visit Ottoville in the annual
regular season finale for the
two schools.
SENIOR NIGHT Wayne
Trace also honored senior
cheerleaders Britney Ross-
wurm, Holly Ludwig and
Carlee Sinn as they cheered in
their final home game. Senior
pep band members included
Justin Theobold, Tara Ingol
and Beth Ross.
Antwerp girls defeat
Hicksville for GMC win
By JIM LANGHAM
Sportswriter
ANTWERP The Antwerp
girls basketball team claimed
their first Green Meadows
Conference win of the year
with a 57-25 win over rival
Hicksville at home on Thurs-
day night. With the win, the
girls close out the regular sea-
son with a 7-13 overall record
and a mark of 1-6 in the GMC.
Hicksville remained winless
with a 0-20 season record and
conference mark of 0-7.
The Archer defense held the
visiting Aces to single digits
each quarter while uniting its
offense for the one-sided win.
Antwerp jumped out to an 18-
5 lead in the first quarter and
increased the margin to 33-13
at the half.
The home team continued
to coast in the second half,
outscoring Hicksville, 24-12,
to win going away.
AJ Stuck continued her of-
fensive pursuits by scoring a
game-leading 23 points while
Elise Wetli contributed 13
points. Jamie Hablawetz led
the Aces with 10 points.
Other Archers contributing
significant scoring included
Alexis Jones with 10 points
and Tricia Smalley with nine
points. Jones and Smalley
each sank a basket from be-
hind the arc.
Elise Wetlis 13 points was
a career high for her, said
Antwerp head coach Kevin
Taylor. She really left her
heart and soul on the floor in
this one. This was a great ef-
fort on her part.
Taylor liked his teams total
chemistry and teamwork, a
factor he hopes is indicative of
the squads chemistry heading
into post-season play.
We shared the ball real
well, said Taylor. I thought
we took care of the ball well.
We limited our turnovers and
we shot the ball fairly well.
They demonstrated the kind
of chemistry and teamwork
that we need at this point.
Earlier in the season, Taylor
was concerned because the
squad was having trouble with
continuing the intensity it
needed for the entire game,
but he sees the stamina in-
creasing.
The girls continue to work
hard in practice. Theyve been
working on fine tuning their
game and building their stam-
ina. I felt that we followed
through well and played four
solid quarters of basketball in
this game, said Taylor.
Defensively, our girls
worked hard to hold down
their offensive efforts, con-
tinued Taylor. This was re-
ally the total team effort that
weve been looking for.
Antwerp bested Hicksville,
36-26.
Nikki Sanders #20 grabs a loose ball and sweeps into the lane
around the Hicksville defense.
[RTF page header: }Jim Bowers/Paulding County Progress
Tricia Smalley #24 puts up a trey against Hicksville last Thurs-
day night in the Range.
Antwerps Ellise Wetli #21 gets inside for two against the Lady
Aces last Thursday night in GMC play.
Archer Wrestling
Club competes
ANTWERP The Antwerp
Archer Wrestling Club trav-
eled to Findlay on Feb. 12 to
compete in the Findlay Youth
Invitational.
Placing third in his first
tournament ever was Kaden
Phares. Placing second were
Corey Zartman, Tyler Bauer
and Skyler Octaviano.
Earning first place in the
tournament were Lance Mc-
Keever, Kaden Steele and
Aidan McAlexander.
Other competitors in the
tournament who came up just
short of placing were Luke
McKeever, Alex Ziljstra,
Jerry Davis and Logan McK-
eever.
Anyone interested in
wrestling is welcome to stop
by practice at 5 p.m. on Tues-
days and Thursdays in the
Antwerp High School audite-
ria.
Raiders advance 6
wrestlers to districts
Submitted by
Katie Clemens
LIMA On Saturday, eb. 18,
the Wayne Trace Raiders trav-
eled to Lima Central Catholic
High School to compete in the
Division 3 Sectional Wrestling
Tournament. The Raiders did a
nice job, placing nine wrestlers
and advancing six wrestlers to
the district tournament starting
Friday, Feb. 24 and ending Sat-
urday, Feb. 25.
As a team, the Raiders
placed third of 12 teams com-
peting for the title of sectional
champs.
The top five teams were
Coldwater, who ended with
179.5 points, Lima Bath with
143.5 points, the Wayne Trace
Raiders with 142.5 points,
Delphos St. Johns with 137.5
points and Lima Central
Catholic with 133 points.
Head coach George
Clemens noted that he is proud
of each and every one of his
wrestlers and looks forward to
seeing what the team can do at
the district tournament.
Advancing to the district
tournament for the Raiders are:
sophomore Dustin Taylor
(106) with a fourth place finish
freshman Matt Baxter
(113), who became one of only
five Raider freshmen ever to
advance to the district tourna-
ment, with a fourth place finish
sophomore Aaron Miller
(126), who finished second
senior Kameran Clemens
(132) with a second place fin-
ish
senior Zach Cotterman
(138), who finished in second
place
junior Sawyer Temple
(152), who ended with second
place.
A couple Raiders finished in
fifth place, making them alter-
nates to the district tourna-
ment. These wrestlers are
senior Tyler Arnett (160) and
freshman Tyler Showalter
(145).
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Pentecostal Church of God, 601 W. Caroline St., Paulding, Elder
George Robinson, Sunday school at 10 a.m., worship service at noon,
prayer services Monday at 6 p.m. and Thursday at noon, Bible study
at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Pioneer Christian Ministries, County Road 108 and Ohio 637, Paulding,
Rev. Chuck Oliver, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30
a.m., and Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. including a youth service on
at least three Wednesday evenings.
Rose Hill Church of God, corner of SR 637 and Charloe Trail, Paulding,
399-3113, Pastor Ron Hofacker, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday wor-
ship at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday service from 7-8 p.m. with childrens hour.
St. John Lutheran ChurchELCA, 7611 Road 87, Briceton, Pastor
Joseph Allen, church telephone number is 419-399-4962, cell phone
number is 419-406-0987. Sunday worship at 9:00 a.m., Sunday school
at 9:50 a.m.
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 Flat Rock Drive (P.O. Box
156), Paulding, Pastor Kare Stetins, church telephone number is 399-
2320, Sunday Worship at 10:15 a.m., Sunday school at 9 a.m.
PAYNE AND OUTLYING AREAS
Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, 203 W.Townline, Payne, 399-2576, Pastor
Very Rev. G. Allan Fillman, Masses: Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
Edgerton Wesleyan Church, 1717 Bertha St., Woodburn, (Edgerton)
Ind. 46797, Pastor Dave Dignal, church telephone number is 260-632-
4008, Sunday school at 9 a.m., childrens church at 10 a.m., worship at
10 a.m., home groups at 6 p.m., Wednesday evening services at 6:30
p.m. (Indiana time).
Living Water Ministries, Contemporary worship service Sunday nights
at 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., The Well church for kids, Sunday mornings from
10-11:30 a.m. The church is currently in the process of relocating. For lo-
cation information, contact Pastor Rich Phelan, 419-263-2728.
Payne Church of Christ, 220 West Merrin Street, Payne, Minister Dan
Staifer. Sunday worship at 9:30 am. 419-263-2092.
Payne Church of the Nazarene, 509 E. Orchard St. (Ohio 500) Payne,
Pastor Mike Harper, 263-2422, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday wor-
ship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday night service at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday prayer
meeting at 7:30 p.m.
St. Jacob United Church of Christ, southwest corner of Oak and Hyman
streets, Payne, Rev. Jim Langham, 263-2763. Sunday School-9:00 am,
Church service-10:00 am.
St. James Lutheran Church NALC, West Townline Street (P.O. Box 42),
Payne, 263-2129, Pastor Fred Meuter, 260-492-2581. Sunday School at
9:00 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m.
St. Paul United Methodist Church, (P.O. Box 154) 312 South Main
Street, Payne, Rev. Julia Ronngren, church telephone number is 263-2418,
parsonage telephone number is 263-2017, Sunday school at 9 a.m., Sun-
day worship at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Editors Note: If your church doesnt have service times listed, please
contact the Paulding County Progress office to notify of Sunday service
times.
(419) 899-4153, worship service at 10:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:30
a.m.
Bethlehem Temple Pentecostal, 818 West Jackson Street, Paulding,
399-3770, Rev. Burpo, Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at
12 p.m.
Calvary Bible Church, Ohio 111 West across from Paulding County
Hospital, 399-4919, elders John Mohr, (260) 632-4356, Bob Fessel
419-399-3398, Jack Fetter 419-587-3660, Brad Sisson 419-263-
3108. Sunday school at 9 a.m., morning worship at 10:15 a.m., Ad-
venture Club and youth group at 6 p.m. Wed.
Cecil Community Church, 203 S. Main St., Cecil. Pastor Ted Ramey.
Sun. school 10:00 am, Worship service 11:00 am, Sun. eve. 6:00 pm,
Wed. eve. 6:00 pm.
Cecil First Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Cecil, Sunday worship
at 8 a.m., Sunday school at 9 a.m.
Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, 417 N. Main, Paulding, 399-2576,
Pastor Very Rev. G. Allan Fillman, Masses: Saturday at 5:30 p.m.; Sun-
day at 10:30 a.m.
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1275 Emerald Road, Paulding, 419-
399-5061, Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., worship services at 10:45
a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor Drew Gard-
ner.
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1233 Emerald Road,
Paulding, Rev. Gregory Bibler, 419-399-4576, Sunday school 9:00
a.m., Worship service 10:00 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 114 West Caroline Street, Paulding, 399-
2438, Rev. David Meriwether, 9:00am Sunday school, 10:15 a.m.
praise singing, 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship.
House of Love Ministries, 220 N. Williams St., Paulding. Pastor Pre-
dest (Dwayne) Richardson or Sister Brenda Richardson, 419-399-9205
or 419-796-8718, Sunday worship at 3:00 p.m. Jail Ministry, Food Min-
istry, Outreach Ministry. Overcomer Outreach - a Christian 12-steap
meeting, Sundays at 5:00 p.m.
New Beginnings Church (Church of God), Cecil, Pastor Roy Burk,
399-5041, Sunday worship at 11 a.m.
Paulding Church of Christ, East Perry Street, Paulding, Minister
Christopher Reno, 419-399-4761. Bible school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday
worship at 10:30 a.m.
Paulding Church of the Nazarene, 210 Dooley Dr., Paulding, 399-
3932, Revs. Kim and Cindy Semran, Sunday school at 9:15 a.m., Sun-
day worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m.: Kids Summer
Jam (ages 4-4th grade), Preteen class (5th-6th grade), Teen group (7th-
12th grade), and adult service. Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.: Teen group
(7th-12th grade), adult bible study and prayer. Nursery available for all
services.
Paulding Family Worship Center, 501 West Perry Street, Paulding,
399-3525, Rev. Monte Moore, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.
Paulding United Methodist Church, 321 North Williams Street,
Paulding, church telephone number is 399-3591, Rev. Ben Lowell, Wor-
ship service at 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 11:15 a.m.; Wed. worship
Pastor Jonathan L. Hoagland, 587-3376, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.,
Morning worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening gospel hour at 6 p.m.,
Wednesday evening service at 7 p.m.
Grover Hill Zion United Methodist Church, corner of First and Harrison,
Rev. Dr. Paul G. Bunnell, 587-3941, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday
worship at 10:20 a.m., nursery available during all services.
Mandale Church of Christ in Christian Union, Ohio 66, Pastor Justin Ster-
rett, 419-786-9878, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30
a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m.
Middle Creek United Methodist Church, County Road 24, Grover Hill,
Pastor William Sherry, Sunday worship at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 10:15
a.m., Sunday evening Bible study at 7 p.m.
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Grover Hill, County Road 151, Sunday
school at 9:30 a.m., Pastor David Prior, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.,
Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Roselms Christian Church, Ohio 114, Pastor Gary Church, 594-2445,
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.
HAVILAND/LATTY/SCOTT
Apostolic Christian Church, 12867 Road 82, Haviland, 399-5220, wor-
ship service at 10:30 a.m.
Country Chapel United Methodist Church, Haviland, 419-622-5746,
Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:15 a.m.
Latty Zion Baptist Church, Latty, Pastor Levi Collins Jr., 399-2748, Sun-
day school at 10 a.m., worship service at 11:15 a.m.
Harvest Field Pentecostal Church of God, 13625 Road 12, Scott, Pastor
Terry Martin, 419-622-2026, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning
worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening worship at 6:00 pm, Wednesday
evening worship at 7:00 pm, Wednesday Youth Group at 7:00 pm.
Friends United Methodist Church, Latty, Pastor Ron Johnson. Sunday
worship at 9 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study at 7 p.m.
OAKWOOD/MELROSE AREAS
Auglaize Chapel Church of God, rural Oakwood, 3 miles south and half
mile west on County Road 60, Pastor Stan Harmon, 594-2248, Sunday
worship at 9:00 a.m. Sunday school at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday services
for children, youth and adults at 7:00 p.m.
Melrose United Methodist Church, Melrose, 594-2076, Pastor Eileen
Kochensparger 399-5818; Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at
10:30 a.m., Sunday evening worship at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Bible study
and prayer at 6:30 p.m.
Twin Oaks United Methodist Church, corner of Harmon and Second
streets, Oakwood, Pastor Eric Dailey. 419-594-2992. Sunday worship at
9:30 a.m., Sunday school at 10:45 a.m., Bible Study Wednesdays at 10:00
a.m.
Prairie Chapel Bible Church, one mile east and a half-mile north of Oak-
wood on the corner of roads 104 and 209, Pastor Earl Chapman, 594-
2057, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., evening
worship at 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m.
PAULDING AND OUTLYING
Bethel United Methodist, Forders Bridge, Cecil, Pastor Kevin Doseck
ANTWERP AND SURROUNDING
Antwerp Community Church, 704 S. Erie St., SR 49, Antwerp; Pastor
Ricky L. Grimes 419-258-2069. Bible Study Fellowship 9:30 am; Contem-
porary Worship 10:30 am, Wednesday Discipleship Study, 7:00 pm
Antwerp United Methodist Church, East River Street, Rev. Pastor Mike
Schneider, church telephone number is 258-4901, Comtemporaty service
Sunday 8:30a.m., Sunday school 9:30a.m., Traditional Service 10:30a.m.
Church of Christ, 15413 St. Rt. 49, P.O. Box 1150, Antwerp. 258-3895.
Sun. class 9:30 am, Sun. worship 10:30 am, Sun. eve. class 6:00 pm, Sun.
eve. worship 7:00 pm. Wed. night J.A.M. at 7:00 pm.
Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, 303 S. Monroe, Antwerp. Office: 417 N.
Main, Paulding, 399-2576, Pastor Very Rev. G. Allan Fillman, Masses: Sun-
day at 8:30am.
First Baptist Church, 5482 CR 424, Pastor Todd Murray, 258-2056,
Sunday school at 9 a.m., Sunday worship 10 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.,
Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 126 W. River St., Pastor Mike Pennington,
258-2864, Sunday school at 9:15 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:35 a.m.
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 2937 US 24, 258-2290. Public
talk 10 a.m. Sunday, Congregation Bible Study, Theocratic Ministry School
& Service Meeting, Theocratic school 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Pastor Robert Becker. Sunday school at 9
a.m., Sunday worship at 10 a.m.
ARTHUR/FIVE SPAN AREA
Apostolic Christian Church, 13562 Road 147, Defiance (Junction), 399-
3121, William Schlatter, Elder, Sunday services at 10:15 a.m. and 12:30
p.m., Sunday school at 1 p.m., Wednesday services at 8 p.m.
Bethel Christian Church, Ohio 66, Defiance (Arthur), Pastor Christopher
Baker, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.
Church of Christ, corner of County Roads 166 and 191, Evangelist Lon-
nie Lambert, 399-5022, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.,
Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
Junction Bible Christian Church, County Road 111, Defiance (Junction),
393-2671 or JunctionBible@copper.net, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sun-
day worship follows at 10:30 a.m & Bible Study on Wed. at 7pm.
Pleasantview Missionary Baptist Church, County Road 180, Defiance
(Junction), Rev. Alan Ray Newsome, Sunday worship at 11 a.m., evening
service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening services at 7 p.m.
Rock Church, SR 637, Five Span-Arthur area, Pastor Bobby Branham
393-2924, Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m., Sun-
day evening worship at 7 p.m.,Wednesday evening worship at 7 p.m.,Youth
Service Wednesday at 7 p.m.
GROVER HILL AND OUTLYING
Bible Baptist Church, corner of Cleveland and Perry streets, Grover Hill,
Pastor Pat Holt, 587-4021, Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at
11 a.m., Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting at
7 p.m.
Grover Hill Church of the Nazarene, Maple and East Jackson streets,
Wayne Trace splits games
By KEVIN
WANNEMACHER
Sportswriter
HAVILAND After split-
ting two games last week, the
Wayne Trace Lady Raiders
head into Division III sec-
tional tournament action at
Lima Bath looking to extend
their season as long as possi-
ble. (See related story.)
Wayne Trace comes into
the contest off of a disappoint-
ing loss to Fairview on Thurs-
day after defeating Crestview
on Senior Night at the
Palace last Monday.
Seniors Sarah Feasby, Kari
Myers, Becca Habern, Ashley
Saylor and Rachel Long all
put on their uniforms for the
final time on the Wayne Trace
floor as the Raiders defeated
the Knights, 51-39.
Feasby paced the way for
the red, white and blue, buck-
eting 19 points while adding
nine rebounds and six assists.
Saylor chipped in eight points
with Myers adding one point,
one steal and one assist in the
victory.
It was a good win against
a quality team for us, con-
cluded Raider head coach
Greg Davis. Crestview is al-
ways a good basketball team.
Its a good victory for our sen-
iors in their last home game.
sity moved to 13-6 on the sea-
son with a 32-24 victory over
the Knights.
Karena Egnor paced the
Raiders with 10 points while
Natalie Sinn chipped in nine.
Megan Hartman had eight
markers and Aly Williamson
recorded six for Crestview.
The Raiders closed the reg-
ular season with a 65-55 loss
to the Apaches in Green
Meadows Conference action.
Krystal Wannemacher
topped the Raiders with 26
points while Feasby recorded
13 markers. Feasby also had
six rebounds for Wayne Trace
and Wannemacher recorded
four assists and four steals.
Feasby and Kari Myers both
had three steals and Madison
Poling picked up a pair. Rylee
Zartman dished out a pair of
assists.
sity closed its season with a
record of 14-6 overall and 4-
3 in the Green Meadows Con-
ference after rolling to a 41-13
win over the Apaches.
Danielle Kortokrax paced
the red, white and blue with
eight points with Sylvia
Young and Erin Jewell adding
six each. Mackenzie Swary
(five), Taylor Grant (five),
Maddie Baumle (four), Na-
talie Sinn (four), Brenda
Feasby (two) and Madison
Poling (one) completed the
Raider scoring.
Feasby also recorded six
steals with Poling (four),
Grant (three) and Karena
Egnor (two) also recording
multiple steal nights. Poling
dished out four assists while
Leah Sinn, Baumle and Sinn
all had two.
The Raiders Sarah Feasby #32 has a little trouble seeing the
basket against Crestview last Monday.
Wayne Traces Kari Myers #10 drives the lane against
Crestview last Monday night.
Krystal Wannemacher #3 drops in a deuce against Crestview
last Monday evening.
Raiders look to rebound against Cavs
By KEVIN
WANNEMACHER
Sportswriter
Tonight, the Lady Raiders
will open tournament action
against Coldwater, who fin-
ished the regular season at 12-
8 overall while completing the
Midwest Athletic Conference
with a record of 4-5.
Coldwater is led by fresh-
man point guard Sarah Kan-
ney (5-6), who buckets 13.8
points markers a night. Kan-
ney has hit 60 of 185 3-point
field goals on the season
while recording 17 assists and
56 steals.
Senior guard Jenae Muh-
lenkamp (5-5) chips in 7.7
points a night while hitting 31
of 96 shots from beyond the
arc. Courtney Wellman, a 5-7
senior guard, records 7.1
markers a contest and has hit
21 times from three-point
land.
The Cavaliers, which have
played nine girls in all 20
games this season, shoot 30
percent from 3-point land
(115 of 416) and hit 62 per-
cent (157-253) at the charity
stripe.
Other top players for the
black and orange include sen-
ior Kiya Dues (5-7, guard),
senior Carly Schlater (5-8,
forward), junior Megan Muh-
lenkamp (5-6, guard), fresh-
man Brooke Welsch (5-9,
forward), senior Larissa
Goubeaux (5-8, forward) and
junior Hailey Kahle (5-7,
guard).
Megan Muhlenkamp paces
the Cavaliers in assists with
26 and is second on the squad
with 41 steals. Welsch tops
Coldwater in rebounds with
77 while Goubeaux has
grabbed 69 and Kanney has
recorded 64. Goubeaux (34),
Welsch (32), Megan Muh-
lenkamp (32) and Dues (30)
top the orange and black on
the offensive boards.
As a squad, Coldwater av-
erages 14 turnovers per game
while forcing its opponents
into 17 a night. The Mercer
County squad posts 47.9
points per game while allow-
ing 46.6, with its top quarter
being the third period when
they outscore opponents 246-
215. The Cavaliers also enjoy
their best shooting quarter in
the fourth in both total field
goal percentage and 3-point
field goal percentage.
In looking at the schedule,
Coldwater has posted victo-
ries over Kalida (58-50),
Delphos St. Johns (43-36),
New Bremen (49-46), Van
Wert (46-43), Elida (56-35),
Parkway (52-38), Lima Cen-
tral Catholic (52-48),
Greenville (64-43), St. Marys
(58-30), Wapakoneta (52-50),
St. Henry (62-49) and Botkins
(40-29).
Cavalier losses have been
to Lima Bath (72-42), Celina
(63-43), Fort Recovery (45-
41), Versailles (61-50), Min-
ster (61-53), New Knoxville
(45-34), Lima Shawnee (61-
53) and Marion Local (38-
22).
Wrestling club
in PH Tourney
The Antwerp Archer
Wrestling Club recently com-
peted in the Patrick Henry
Tournament on Feb. 5. Eight
wrestlers competed and all
eight wrestlers placed in the
top three of their respective
weight classes.
Placing first were Kameran
Johnson, Eli Reinhart, Aidan
McAlexander and Tyler
Bauer. Placing second were
Avin Johnson and Corey Zart-
man. Placing third were Jerry
Davis and Alex Ziljstra.
This tournament marked
the first time the Archer
Wrestling Club ever had four
champions in the same tour-
nament.
Snipes wins free
throw contest
Paulding Middle School
seventh grader Ashley Snipes
participated in the Knights of
Columbus Regional Free
Throw Shooting Contest Feb.
12 in Ottawa. Ashley made 19
out of 25 foul shot attempts to
win the regional competition.
She defeated nine other par-
ticipants to place first in her
division.
Ashley now moves on to the
state championships to be held
in Columbus on March 17.
Raider 8th graders win
GMC championship
Wayne Traces eighth grade boys basketball team won the Green
Meadows Conference championship on Saturday at Holgate High
School as the Raiders defeated Tinora 64-55 in the conference title
game.
Alec Vest led Wayne Trace with 19 points with Gabe Wobler
chipping in 15 to pace the Raiders, who finish 17-2 on the season.
Cole Shepherd and Justin Speice each added 10 for the red, white
and blue with Luke Miller and Clint Sinn chipping in nine and one,
respectively.
The Rams led 15-11 after one quarter before widening the margin
to 35-22 at the intermission. The Raiders then closed to within 44-
43 at the end of three periods before rallying for the victory.
Logan Bailey paced Tinora with 18 points.
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2 BDRM. UPSTAIRS
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Some or all utilities included.
House - rent to own also.
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PAULDING STORAGE CEN-
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PUBLIC NOTICE: THE
PAULDING COUNTY Hospi-
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zational meeting and regular
board meeting scheduled for
March 1, 2012 have been
rescheduled for Wednesday
February 29, 2012 at 6:15
p.m. for the organizational
meeting and 6:45 p.m. for
the regular board meeting.
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Responsibilities: scheduling, billing & payroll.
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LEGALS
LEGALS
CHERRY ST/NORTH
DR ASSESSMENTS
The Village WILL NOT
be sending out invoices
for assessments regard-
ing the Cherry
Street/North Drive proj-
ect. To avoid these costs
being assessed to your
real estate taxes, pay-
ments wil be accepted
by the Village Office
until Friday, March 30th
at 5:00 pm. Please make
checks payable to the
Village of Paulding.
Please contact Melissa
Tope, Finance Director,
with any questions at
(419) 399-4011.
Melissa Tope, Finance
Director
Vilalge of Paulding, OH
419-399-4011 26c2
COUNTY : PAULDING
The following applica-
tions and/or verified
complaints were re-
ceived, and the follow-
ing draft, proposed and
final actions were is-
sued, by the Ohio En-
vironmental Protection
Agency (Ohio EPA)
last week. The com-
plete public notice in-
cluding additional
instructions for sub-
mitting comments, re-
questing information
or a public hearing, or
filing an appeal may be
obtained at:
http://www.epa.ohio.g
ov/actions.aspx or
Hearing Clerk, Ohio
EPA, 50 W. Town St.
P.O. Box 1049,
Columbus, Ohio
43216.
Ph: 614-644-2129 email:
HClerk@epa.state.oh.us
APPROVED PER-
MISSION FOR OPEN
BURNING OAC
CHAPTER 3745-19
CHIEF JAMIE
MANSFIELD -
PAYNE FD
P.O. BOX 176
PAYNE, OH 45880
OH ACTION DATE :
02/13/2012
FACILITY DESCRIP-
TION: AIR
IDENTIFICATION
NO. : 12-021
This final action not
preceded by proposed
action and is appeal-
able to ERAC. Permis-
sion to burn two motor
vehicles with tires and
all automotive fluids
drained at 10082 State
Route 613 in Paulding
Twp., OH, for fire
training purposes, per
OAC rule 3745-19-
04(C](2).
DRAFT NPDES PER-
MIT RENEWAL -
SUBJECT TO REVI-
SION
GROVER HILL WWTP
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E WAYNE ST
GROVER HILL
OH ACTION DATE :
02/20/2012
RECEIVING WA-
TERS: W BRANCH
CREEK
FACILITY DESCRIP-
TION: MUNICIPAL-
ITY
IDENTIFICATION
NO. : 2PA00085*FD
FINAL ISSUANCE
OF PERMIT-TO-
INSTALL AND OPER-
ATE
HAVILAND EN-
ERGY LLC
115 W. MAIN
STREET
H A V I L A N D
OH ACTION DATE :
02/14/2012
FACILITY DESCRIP-
TION: AIR
IDENTIFICATION
NO. : P0109081
Installation of anaero-
bic digester with flare,
digester gas fired
boiler and engine/gen-
erator. 26c1
NOTICE
TO BIDDERS STATE
OF OHIO
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
Columbus, Ohio
Office of Contracts
Legal Copy Number:
120183
Sealed proposals will
be accepted from pre-
qualified bidders at the
ODOT Office of Con-
tracts until 10:00 a.m.
on March 22, 2012.
Project 120183 is lo-
cated in Paulding
County, SR-49-5.68
and is a BRIDGE RE-
PAIR project. The date
set for completion of
this work shall be as
set forth in the bidding
proposal. Plans and
Specifications are on
file in the Department
of Transportation.
26c2
Public Notice of
Estimated Assess-
ments
(ORC 729.08)
The list of estimated
assessments with re-
gard to the construc-
tion of certain curbs
and gutters abutting
North Cherry Street
and North Drive, as
provided in Resolution
1249-11, has been
made and is on file in
the Office of the Clerk
of the Village Council
for the inspection and
examination of persons
interested therein.
Any person objecting
to such assessment
shall file their objection
in writing with Melissa
Tope, Finance Director,
within two (2) weeks
after the last publication
of this notice, the date of
said last publication
being February 22,
2012, Those individuals
wishing to pay the
amount of the proposed
assessment can make
payment to the Village
of Paulding on or before
March 31, 2012.
By order of the Village
Council of the Village of
Paulding, Ohio.
Melissa S. Tope,
Finance Director
Village of Paulding,
Ohio
419-399-4011 24c3
Resolution 1262-12 was
passed by Paulding
Village Council on Feb-
ruary 6, 2012, and goes
into effect and shall in
force immediately. The
summary of this legisla-
tion is as follows:
A RESOLUTION AU-
THORIZING THE
MAYOR AND/OR
THE VILLAGE ADM-
NISTRATOR OF
PAULDING TO
ENTER INTO CON-
TRACTS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF
A NEW WATER-
PLANT, AND
DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Copies of the full text of
this legislation may be
obtained at the Finance
Director's Office, 116
South Main Street, be-
tween the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mon-
day through Friday.
Melissa S. Tope,
Finance Director 24c2
Ordinance 1432-12 was
passed by Paulding Vil-
lage Council on Febru-
ary 6, 2012, and goes
into effect and shall be
in force immediately.
The summary of this
legislation is as fol-
lows; AN ORDI-
N A N C E
E S TAB L I S HI NG
FUND 211-EMS AND
FUND 217-EMS
CONTRACT AS
"SPECIAL REVENUE
FUNDS" AS DE-
FINED BY THE AU-
DITORS OFFICE OF
THE STATE OF OHIO
AND DECLARING
THE SAME TO BE
" C O M M I T T E D
FUNDS" AS DE-
FINED BY THAT
SAME OFFICE AND
DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
Copies of the full text
of this legislation
maybe obtained at the
Finance Director's Of-
fice, 116 South Main
Street. between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
Melissa S. Tope,
Finance Director 24c2
SHERIFFS SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
General Code,
Section 11681
Revised Code,
Section 2329.26
THE STATE OF
OHIO, PAULDING
COUNTY:
THE FIRST STATE
BANK, Plaintiff,
vs.
RUSSELL R. HER-
MAN, El AL., Defen-
dants,
Case No. CI 11 044.
Pursuant to an Order of
Sale in the above enti-
tled action, I will offer
for sale at public auc-
tion, at the East door of
the Courthouse in the
Village of Paulding, in
the above named
County, on Thursday,
the 22nd day of March,
2012 at 10:10 o'clock
A.M., the real estate lo-
cated at:
121 West Caroline
Street, Paulding, Ohio
45879 Parcel Number:
30-23S-049-00 and 30-
23S-050-00
Said premises ap-
praised at Seventy-
eight Thousand and
No/100 ($78,000.00)
Dollars and cannot be
sold for less than two-
thirds of that amount.
The appraisal of this
property was com-
pleted without an inte-
rior inspection. Neither
the Sheriff's Office nor
the appraisers are
responsible for the con-
dition of the property at
the time the purchaser
takes possession.
TERMS OF SALE:
Ten percent down on
day of the sale and bal-
ance before deed is to
be issued.
Sheriff David I. Harrow
Paulding County, Ohio
pauldingohsheriff.com
Pamela A. Fehring, At-
torney for Plaintiff 25c3
SHERIFFS SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
General Code,
Section 11681
Revised Code,
Section 2329.26
THE STATE OF
OHIO, PAULDING
COUNTY:
JPMC SPECIALTY
MORTGAGE LLC fka
WM SPECIALTY
MORTGAGE LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs.
BETH A. DAVEN-
PORT, ET AL., Defen-
dants,
Case No. CI 11054.
the above named
2012 at 10:05 o'clock
A.M., the real estate lo-
cated at:
5774 State Route 500,
Payne, Ohio 45880 Par-
cel Number: 17-35B-
012-00 and
17-35B-013-00
Said premises appraised
at Fifty-four Thousand
and No/100 ($54,000.00)
Dollars and cannot be
sold for less than two-
thirds of that amount.
property was completed
without an interior in-
spection. Neither the
Sheriff's Office nor the
appraisers are
responsible for the condi-
tion of the property at the
time the purchaser takes
possession.
TERMS OF SALE: Ten
percent down on day of
the sale and balance be-
fore deed is to be issued.
25c3
Kevin L. Williams,
Attorney for Plaintiff
SHERIFFS SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
General Code,
Section 11681
Revised Code,
Section 2329.26
THE STATE OF OHIO,
PAULDING COUNTY:
BANK OF AMERICA,
N.A. SUCCESSOR BY
MERGER TO BAC
HOME LOANS SERV-
ICING, LP fka COUN-
TRYWIDE HOME
LOANS SERVICING,
LP, Plaintiff,
vs.
VICKI R. LAMER-
SON, ET AL., Defen-
dants,
Case No. CI 11 180.
the above named
2012 at 10:00 o'clock
A.M., the real estate
located at:
12116 Dennis Street,
Paulding, Ohio 45879
Parcel Number: 23-
51B-039-00
Said premises ap-
praised at Sixty Thou-
sand and No/100
($60,000.00) Dollars
and cannot be sold for
less than two-thirds of
that amount.
property was com-
pleted without an inte-
rior inspection. Neither
the Sheriff's Office nor
the appraisers are
responsible for the
condition of the prop-
erty at the time the
purchaser takes pos-
session.
TERMS OF SALE:
Ten percent down on
day of the sale and bal-
ance before deed is to
be issued.
Joshua J. Epling, At-
torney for Plaintiff 25c3
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Large & Small
We do them all
Cats &
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Phone: 419-399-3389
FOR SALE
1400 sq. ft. condo for
sale in the Bittersweet
Retirement community.
Corner Lot.
Appliances included.
174 Bittersweet Dr.,
Paulding, Oh
419-399-5290
419-769-3105 26p3
Paulding Exempted Village
School Board of Education
is seeking a
Support Services Supervisor.
Job responsibilities include, but are not
limited to, supervision of the trans-
portation and maintenance areas
within the district. A high school
diploma and a commercial driver's
license (class B with P and S endorse-
ments) or the ability to obtain one, are
required. Management skills, knowl-
edge of school bus safety and laws,
record keeping, computer skills, and
HVAC, are a plus. Interested persons
may contact Patricia Ross at 419-399-
4656, ext 1510 or at p_ross @pauld-
ingschools.org, for more information.
Resumes must be submitted by March
9, 12:00 p.m. to Paulding Exempted
Village Schools, attn: Patricia Ross,
405 N. Water Street, Paulding, OH
45879.
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#1466 Inviting 3 bdrm 2
bath home. Homestead
Acres. Must see New
Price.... $114,900 - Call
Don Gorrell Sellers
have relocated and will
look at all offers.
#1487- 4.8 ACRES -
Room for the kids 4H
project, pasture! 3
bdrm home w/ family
room, lg. rear deck
w/ ramp. Between
Oakwood & Continental.
$89,900. Call Sandra
/Tamyra 419-506-1015
#1421 2 bdrm, 2 bath
home w/ new roof...
open floor plan, close
to school & downtown
NEWPRICE! Paulding.
Call Don Gorrell
#1440 620 N. Cherry St.
3 Bdrm home w/ many
updates incl. wiring &
plumbing, spacious din-
ing room, lg. backyard w/
shed & garden. Must
see! New Price......
$69,900 Call Joe Den
Herder
#1482 New Listing -
Paulding- Victorian
Home with a History! In
1990 a family room & 26
x 24 garage were added
to this late 1800s house.
C/Air, 2 fireplaces, origi-
nal woodwork, 4 bdrms,
2 baths, formal dining,
library & parlor. 0.57 acre
lot. $134,900. Call
Sandra/ Tamyra 419-
506-1015.
#1468 - ANTWERP.
Shaded 0.76 acre lot
close to school! Extra 24x
24 garage, 3 bdrm home
w/step saver kitchen,
rear wood deck. C/A,
$105,000. Call Sandra
/Tamyra 419-506-1015
#1413 New Price, dar-
ling 2 Bdrm home. Now
$72,500! Beautiful
kitchen, lg. rear deck,
formal dining, appli-
ances remain! Beautiful
330 lot. Antwerp. Call
SandraTamyra 419-
506-1015.
#1488 New Listing. 2 or
3 bdrm home w/newer
furnace, C/A, windows,
carpet & roof. 1+
garage w/heat, air and
ofc. 742 Woodring,
Pldg. Call Don Gorrell
419-399-7699
#1480 ...3 bdrm 2 bath
home, 1 mile North of
Payne on SR 49. Must
See... Seller says sell!!
$69,000 - Call Don
Gorrell 419-399-7699
Large Auction
26 Guns
Household - Tools - Lawn - Outdoor Xmas
Decorations Sat., March 3 @ 10:00 A.M.
LOCATION: Gorrell Bros. Auction Facility
1201 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH
26 Firearms ------Handguns: Ruger Super Black hawk. 44 mag.; Ruger
New Model Single Six, .22 cal; Ruger New Bearcat, .22 Cal; LCP, .380 cal.;
H & R Young American, .32 cal.; Taurus 22 Magnum, .22 cal.; Cobraent
CLB 38, .38 cal; Browning Buckmark, .22 cal long; Colt Peacemaker, .22
cal; Beretta 3032 Tom Cat, .32 cal; Beretta 21A, .22 cal.......Shotguns:
Charles Daly Fied 12 ga; Stoeger Condor Over/ Under, 20 ga.; Remington
870 Wingmaster, 20 ga.; Remington 1100, 12 ga.; Smith &Wesson 1000, 20
ga.; New England Pardner, 20 ga; New England Pardner Tracker II, 12 ga .
........... Rifles: Winchester 94, 30-30 cal; Ruger 10-22, 22 cal; Ruger M77,
.22-25 0 cal.; Ruger Carbine, .44 cal.; Bushmaster XM15-e25, .223-
5.56mm; Taurus 172, l7hmr; Taurus 62, .22 cal; Savage 93R17, l7hmr;
Henry Repeating Arms, .22 cal.; .....Black Powder: Thompson Renegad
.50 cal.; Connecticut Wolf Magnum, .50 cal. ---- Call For Firearm Cata-
logued List or visit our Web Site - Firearms sold by Bruce C. French, Re-
ceiver .....(Firearms sold in accordance with ATF regulations)..10+ Wildlife
Pheasants Forever Prints & Pictures.....Household including
5 Pc. Double bedroom suite.......2 Wood Dining Tables & Chairs...... Kitchen
Table.....Recliner & Other Chairs...Love seat....End & Coffee tables Table &
Other lamps.....2 Microwaves & Stand...Hall tree.....Stoneware & Other
dishes..... Pots, Pans, Kitchen Items...... Oak desk..(2) Entertainment cen-
ters...TVs... Newer gas log fireplace insert.....China cabinet...Outdoor, Shop,
Etc. including nice display of outside Christmas decorations including sev-
eral lighted stand up figures, hundreds of feet of outdoor lighting & cords
& related ...... 2 wagons of small tools and related....Very Partial Listing -
2 Auction Rings - Bring a Friend....visit our web site Inspection Fri., March
2nd from 3 P.M to 6 P.M. and Beginning at 8:30 A.M. day of auction
.....Terms: Cash or approved check day of auction with proper ID; VISA,
Master Card or Discover Card with 3% processing charge ...For photos &
more detailed list & complete firearms terms, visit our web site www.gor-
rellbros-paulding.com or call for free brochure Sellers: Firearms - Bruce
C. French, Receiver, Mercer Co., Common Pleas Crt Case - and - Rus-
sell Hoffman - and - June Taylor - and - Tony Ehresman - and - Others
....Gorrell Bros. Auctioneers - Don Gorrell, Larry Gorrell, Matthew
Bowers Apprentice, Aaron Timm, Nolan Shisler
ANTWERP 3 bedroom
1.5 bath home with fire-
place, attached garage and
a 16x24 building/garage,
all located on 1 & 6/10
shaded acres near west
edge of town. #325
READY TO MOVE IN 2-
Bedroom home with not
much to do. Separate utility
room, and detached 16x32
garage. #310
COUNTRY 2.29 ACRES
with 3-bedroom 2 bath home
gas heat, central air,
detached 24x36 garage,
and 2 storage buildings.
Located in northern Van Wert
County. $69,900 #309
100 East Jackson St., Paulding, Ohio
419-399-4444
MLS Member
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STRALEY REAL ESTATE
PLEASE CALL
Carolyn Straley @ 419-769-1352 or 419-399-3721,
Matt Straley @ 419-785-5161 or Rudy Straley @ 419-769-8996
for information concerning buying, qualifying for loan or selling
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
or convert to MULTI FAMILY for
extra income. Located in
Paulding close to downtown.
Owner said lower the price #317
NEW LI STI NG 3 Bedrooms
possible 4; 2 bath home built
in 1995 having basement
with 3 finished rooms,
mechanical and storage
rooms. Some of the homes
extras include the fuly
equipped kitchen, sunroom
with deck, central air & natu-
ral gas, village utilities, easy
care vinl & brick exterior,
attached garage, and storage
shed. Listed at $111,900 &
located in Antwerp. #304
BUILDING SITES: In Payne,
near Paulding and Ayersville
area.
10 ACRES: Near Paulding's NE Side-2 Pole Barns, Pond,
Building Site and some Trees. #331
3 LOTS near the Little Auglaize River. Located between Melrose
& Fort Brown with river accessibility. Owner will split. #337
FOLTZ REALTY
#2750 4802 Whippoor-
will, Payne: 3 BR all oak
trim and cabinetry like
new throughout, C/A,
gas log burning stove,
total electric beautiful
home. Plus 24'x24' Mor-
ton building with con-
crete drive. Turn Key
condition! $108,000 Open
to offer!! Call Maurie
#2756 Riverfront property
on Auglaize River - Lots of
river frontage with joint ac-
cess to boat ramp. 1-bed-
room home. Deck in back
with river view. Lots of up-
dates. Workshop. Excel-
lent for weekend getaway.
$59,900 Call Don
Donald K. Foltz, II - Broker: 106 N. Williams St. Paulding
www.foltzrealty.com : 419-399 -2347
REALTORS: Tim Boss 419-769-0823, Maurie Wannemacher 419-769-9090,
Becky Strickler 419-769-1157
#2757 Price Reduced!!
@ 136 N. Main St.
Payne: All modern
restaurant completely re-
modeled to meet State
Health Regulations and
Standards. All Equip-
ment, everything stays
with property. Ready to
open. Call Maurie
$64,000
#2774 714 N. Main St.
Paulding: 3 Bedroom,
1 1/2 Bath home with 2
car detached garage
located close to football
field. Aluminum siding,
newer roof and natural
gas wall furnace. Call
Tim $27,500
#2761 403 Railroad St.
Antwerp: Lovely home
on an extra large lot with
a 2 car garage, barn and
a carport. Parts of the
back yard are fenced in,
flowering trees and very
nicely landscaped. The
home has central air, 3
bedrooms, 2 full baths,
fireplace and 1809sq. Ft.
$72,500 Call Don
#2775 316 Orchard
Payne: All metal building
45'X50' with concrete
floor, heated with 2BR.,
1 Bath apartment on
1 side. On approx. 3/4
acre. Call Maurie
$70,000
MUST
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Paulding, OH 45879
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