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March 7 - 13, 2012
Ive never minded that Im
a year older and that was my
feeling on Monday when I well
... officially became a year
older.
I have a friend who didnt
even want to talk about the
year she turned 40. She found
it depressing. I didnt even
want to ask her how well
turning 50 went. I guess she
survived.
Of course I like to say Im 29
and molding, I mean holding,
but dont mind telling my age
most of the time.
Would I want to be 29 again?
Probably not. I wouldnt have
enjoyed the many experiences
I have had between then and
now.
At 29, I didnt have four
grandchildren and one on the
way.
At that time I was the
mother of a four year old and
a two year old. Although its
a great experience having
preschoolers, its not always
easy. Im not sure I could do it
again.
If I was 29 I wouldnt have
yet met the many friends I
have made between then and
now.
I even did the calculations.
I hadnt even worked for a
newspaper yet. This is an
experience I would not give
up.
I wouldnt mind giving up
late night hours covering an
election or going out in freez-
ing weather to take pictures
of a fire, but the people and
places I have met have been
fantastic.
As a way to laugh about
aging Im offering some one-
liners to enjoy.
Highlights of being over-the-
hill:
Your joints are better
weather forecasters than the
meteorologist.
No on expects you to run,
anywhere.
You no longer think of the
speed limit as a challenge.
Your body makes the same
noise as the coffee maker.
Or as someone once told
me, the nice thing about
being senile is you can hide
your own Easter eggs.
So the next time you have
a birthday, dont worry about
the number of candles you
have to blow out. Instead
worry about the global warm-
ing youre causing with all
those candles burning.
Thanks to everyone for all
the cards and social media
greetings. I loved it.
Don Smith,
Continental,
Raises funds
annually for
Diabetes Youth
Services
Q
How many years
have you done
swimming laps
to raise money
for Diabetes
Youth Services
and their camp?
A
I started in
2004 and have
swam every year
until now. I have
raised $76,798
total so far for
Diabetes Youth
Services. Q
Why do
you do it?
A
I want to raise
awareness and
because the parents,
grandparents and
the kids who have
the services of this
organization say
they would be lost
without it.
TWO QUESTIONS FOR DON SMITH, Continental, Raises funds annually for Diabetes Youth Services
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MILLER CITY This is a busy
time for Miller City junior and
seniors as they prepare for the
Engineering Day Competition at
Rhodes State College this week.
Juniors will compete in the Elec-
tronic Challenge and seniors will
compete in the Drag Race Com-
petition. The event is open to the
public on Wednesday, March 7,
in the gymnasium in Cook Hall.
Due to the heavy course
requirements of the college
accredited courses the students
take at Miller City, their instruc-
tor, Dave Shaffer, said they
only spend about three weeks
preparing for this engineering
challenge.
This is Miller Citys sixth
year at the engineering day
competition.
The students in the engineering
classes are part of Miller Citys
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
involvement. PLTW is the lead-
ing provider of rigorous and
innovative Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) education curricular
programs used in middle and
high schools across the U.S.
Shaffer is an instructor at
Rhodes State College and
Miller City High School. He
has been teaching at Miller
City for 6 years. He teaches
Digital Electronics and Circuit
Analysis to the juniors and
Auto Cad1, AutoCAD 3D, and
Robotics and Mechatronics to
the seniors. Students in these
classes receive college credit for
the courses taught by Rhodes
instructors at Miller City High
School. Miller City High Schools
PLTW program was initially one
of ten schools in the country
and the first in Ohionamed
as an exemplary, model school
within the PLTW National net-
work of schools.
The program allows students
to get a taste of college experi-
ence while in high school.
Other PTLW instructors at
Miller City include Paul Lentz,
who teaches Introduction to
Engineering Design and math
and Bryan Benroth who teaches
Principles of Engineering and
upper level math and science
courses.
Miller City School guidance
counselor Steve Peck said this
is the ninth year the school has
been providing PTLW courses.
Shaffer said students from six
schools including Miller City and
Rhodes State College will be com-
peting in Engineering Day compe-
tition at Rhodes State College.
High school students entered
in the mini drag racing, use cars
they constructed in their high
school labs. At Miller City the
students designed the cars on
computer and then were able to
have their models made using a
3D plastic printer at the school.
Shaffer said he was able to
receive a grant for the school to
purchase the special printer.
Students also can enter the
Electronic Challenge during the
competition.
The Engineering day compe-
tition is one of the best events
of our schools year and shows
our students hard work and
effort to be show cased in the
public arena, Shaffer said.
Skills developed over the course
of the school year including
trigonometry, Cad, and engi-
neering problem solving are all
employed in the preparing for
the competition.
These Miller City High School seniors including Joshua Kuhlman, Jacob Schnipke, Dustin Cass, Ryley Niese, Brent Niese, Chandler Shafer,
Jared Kern, Brent Hermiller, Derek Kaufman, Cody Gable and John Schroeder, show the cars they are preparing for this weeks competition
at Rhodes State College.
Derek Kaufman and Brent Her-
miller study the cars they are
entering in this weeks competi-
tion at Rhodes State College.
NANCY KLINE photos PutnamVoice
Miller City student Ryley Niese compares the design of his car on
the computer, to the actual model that has been made.
Dave Shaffer, a instructor at Rhodes
State College and Miller CIty High
School, shows a plastic model made
in the 3D printer at the school.
Miller City students
competing in
engineering challenge
By NANCY KLINE
nkline@putnamvoice.com
419-231-2444
Joei Hoorman, Ottawa, has had a
running joke with her brother T.J.
She said she was never present the
three times he bowled a perfect
300. Joei said it was only fair that he
was not present when she bowled
a 300.
Joei became the first woman to
bowl a 300 in a Putnam County
bowling alley on Feb. 21.
I dont think it has sunk in yet,
admitted Joei. Its kind of over-
whelming. She was bowling at
Ottawa Highland Lanes.
Bowling is second nature to her
family. Her grandmother Mary Jane
Mullett, originally managed the
bowling alley, the Main Way, for-
merly located at the corner of SR 65
and US 224.
When that was flooded out in
January 1959, her brothers opened
Highland Lanes in Ottawa. This was
opened only 9 months later in Sep-
tember. Mullett managed this bowl-
ing alley until she died.
I think Ive been bowling my
entire life, Joei said. She began
by using a 6 pound ball known as
Black Beauty. Then I grew into a
10 pound ball. It was called the Star
Ball and was my grandmas.
Joei said she got her first pair
of bowling shoes when she was
in high school. She has bowling
with three leagues and also taking
part in pro-bowling tournaments
in Toledo.
Ive had eight active balls, Joei
said. When Im done, I usually
retire them.
On the day she bowled her per-
fect score, Joei admits she was not
expecting this to happen.
Ive had one time when I was
bowling in Lima and came close,
she said. That time everyone
watched as I bowled. It was very
nerve-wracking.
Joei said this time no one really
stopped talking to make her the
center of attention.
Id been bowling a 265 for four
weeks, she said. My first thought
was I was going to bowl a 280 and
disappoint my mom, Dani. The
former high score for a woman at
Ottawa Highland Lanes was a 288
bowled by Patti McInally.
After she bowled the 300 Joei
called her dad James.
He didnt believe me at first, she
said. Her boyfriend, Derek Sey-
ert, who was with her father, was
excited and exclaimed I told you
she would do it.
Joei said she most enjoys bowl-
ing because of the social time. And
its not just getting to see my team
members, said Joei. I also enjoy
seeing members of other teams,
She spoke of some older team
members such as Vinces TV team
ladies.
Some of my friends I get to see
remind me of my grandmother,
Joei said. She has already started
teaching her three year old son how
to bowl.
At first he learned by pushing the
ball down the alley, Joei said. Now
hes learning to use his fingers in
the holes.
Joei said she appreciates all the
support she has been given by her
family, team members, other bowl-
ers and Randy Schroeder, who
owns Ottawa Highland Lanes.
Trying to figure out how she was
able to bowl the perfect score, Joei
said it had to do with the date. It
was on 2-21-2012 you know, she
said. I think its some type of com-
bination of birthdays of relatives.
Joei said she doesnt know if any
Putnam County woman ever scored
a perfect 300 while bowling outside
of Putnam County, but admitted
to being surprised to be the first
woman to do it in the county.
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Putnam County
Common Pleas Court
Dispositions/Feb. 27
Morgan J. Bailey, Waynesfield, and
Timothy J. Bailey, Jr., Ottawa, were
granted a dissolution of marriage.
They were married Oct. 1, 2010 in
Ottawa, and have no minor children.
Dispositions/March 1
Kevin R. Taggi, 45, 539 Ralph St.,
Kalida, was sentenced to 30 months
in prison for driving under the influ-
ence, five convictions within 20 years.
He was fined $1,350 and given credit
for eight days served. His drivers
license was suspended for life.
Nickolas Garcia, 27, 308 N. Union
St., Fostoria, was sentenced to 15
days in jail for violating the terms of
supervision. The violations include
failing to pay court costs and fees in
the amount of $598.57 owed to the
child support enforcement.
Robert W. Pollock, 37, 214 S.
Market St., Van Wert, pleaded guilty
to two counts trafficking in drugs
(heroin). He faces up to 30 months
in prison and $7,500 in fines and 12
months to 10 years license suspen-
sion. Bond was continued while a pre-
sentence investigation is conducted.
John J. Mares, 22, 734 E. Second
St., Ottawa, pleaded guilty to burglary
and gross sexual imposition. He
faces up to 54 months in prison and
$15,000 in fines. Bond was contin-
ued while a pre-sentence investiga-
tion is conducted.
Daniel J. Garcia, 37, 133 Wabash
Ave., Defiance, pleaded guilty to traf-
ficking in drugs and permitting drug
abuse. He faces up to 48 months
in prison, $12,500 in fines and six
months to five year license suspen-
sion. Bond was continued while a
pre-sentence investigation is con-
ducted.
Rachel E. Jay, Columbus Grove,
and John J. Jay, Columbus Grove,
were granted a dissolution of mar-
riage. They were married in Colum-
bus Grove, and have two children.
Dispositions/March 2
Shawn Rex, 37, 3450 S. Wapako-
neta Road, Lima, was sentenced to
20 days jail for felony non support
with credit for one day served. He
must obtain and maintain employ-
ment, pay child support, and pay
restitution of $12,393.17.
Danny D. Woods, III, 25, 424 E.
Sycamore St., Columbus Grove, was
sentenced to 10 days jail for theft
of checks and given credit for five
days served. He must pay restitu-
tion in the amount of $2,149.04 to
Steeles Wrecking Yard and perform
100 hours community service. He
was originally charged with forgery
and theft.
New Cases
Tamara K. Quintero, Leipsic, and
Valente Quintero, Ottawa; dissolution
with children.
Chance K. Maag, Fort Jennings,
and Mark A. Maag, Fort Jennings;
dissolution with children.
Huntington National Bank, Colum-
bus, v. Gabriel S. Tijerina, Leipsic;
foreclosure.
Katherine Clung, Cloverdale, v.
Anita Toussi, Findlay; medical negli-
gence.
Tabbetha A. Scott, Continental,
v. Knueve and Sons, Inc., Kalida;
medical.
Andrew J. Heitmeyer, Ottawa, and
Kim M. Heitmeyer, Ottawa; dissolu-
tion with children.
Putnam County Municipal Court
Dispositions/Feb. 23
James R. Sulfridge, 32, 303 S Sec-
ond St., Continental, charged with
trafficking in drugs, a felony, pleaded
guilty to an amended charge of
attempt trafficking, a misdemeanor.
Sentence: 180 days jail, $100 fine,
with 150 days jail suspended, and
restitution of $690 to the MAN unit.
Richard S. Schneider, 25, 26196
Road R, Fort Jennings, pleaded guilty
to theft. Sentence: 180 days jail,
$180 fine, with 180 days jail sus-
pended and restitution of $790 to
Verhoff Machine and Welding. He
also pleaded guilty to receiving sto-
len property. Sentence: 180 days
jail, $100 fine, with 150 days jail
suspended, and complete assess-
ment at Pathways Counseling Cen-
ter or equivalent, with restitution of
$206.60 to Progressive Stamping,
Inc. A charge of theft was dismissed.
Nicholas R. Hill, 31, 711 N. Bel-
more St., Trailer 15, Leipsic, pleaded
guilty to an amended charge of
persistent disorderly conduct. Sen-
tence: 30 days jail, $100 fine, with
29 days jail suspended, and com-
plete assessment at Pathways Coun-
seling Center, or equivalent. A charge
of disorderly conduct was dismissed.
Toby J. Kaye, 37, 201 South St.,
Continental, pleaded guilty to DUI.
Sentence: $180 days jail, $375 fine,
one-year license suspension, with
177 days jail suspended, and credit
for three days jail upon completion of
DIP program.
Judgments/Feb. 23
Credit Adjustments, Inc., Defiance,
default judgments v. Joshua L. Col-
lins, Cloverdale, $873, plus interest
and costs.
Dispositions/Feb. 27
Mark E. Morning, 29, 644 E.
Main St., Ottawa, pleaded guilty to
an amended charge of driving under
suspension. Sentence: 180 days
jail, $100 fine, with 170 days jail
suspended.
Christopher R. Revuelta, 32, 536
S. Oak St., Ottawa, pleaded guilty
to non support of dependents. Sen-
tence: 180 days jail, $100 fine, with
180 days jail suspended.
Dispositions/Feb. 28
Richard W. Miler, 53, 502 E. Har-
mon St., Oakwood, charged with
trafficking in drugs, a felony, pleaded
guilty to an amended charge of
attempt trafficking, a misdemeanor.
Sentence: 180 days jail, $100
fine, with 180 days jail suspended.
Charges of trafficking in drugs and
permitting drug abuse were dis-
missed.
Joseph A. Klett, 35, 26 E. Liberty
St., Leipsic, charged with trafficking
in drugs, a felony, pleaded guilty to
an amended charge of attempted
trafficking, a misdemeanor. Sen-
tence: 180 days jail, $100 fine, with
150 days jail suspended.
Margarita L. Cereceres, 45, 201
S. Third St., Apt. 303, Continental,
charged with trafficking in drugs, a
felony, pleaded guilty to an amended
charge of attempt trafficking, a mis-
demeanor. Sentence: 180 days jail,
$100 fine, with 135 days jail sus-
pended. Another charge of trafficking
was dismissed.
Christopher W. Bell, 24, 1783
Elmore Road, Pemberville, pleaded
no contest to falsification and was
found guilty. Sentence: 90 days jail,
$250 fine, with 90 days jail, and 16
hours community service.
Judgments/Feb. 28
Credit Adjustments, Inc., Defiance,
default judgment v. Aaron M. Lamb,
Columbus Grove, $1,034, plus inter-
est and costs.
Judgments/Feb. 29
Bruce Laubenthal, Ottawa, small
claims v. Tom Rieman, Ottawa,
$580.29, plus interest and costs.
Mike Lammers, Ottawa, small
claims v. Mike Williams, Gilboa,
$285.63, plus interest and costs.
Matthew A. Cunningham, Ottawa,
small claims v. Daniel Inkrott, Fort
Jennings, $1,483.83, plus interest
and costs.
To the Editor,
Thank you to all who partic-
ipated in the life saving mis-
sion of donating blood at the
Ottawa VFW Hall on February
28. It would be impossible to
collect the much needed units
to support area hospitals
without your help.
We would like to thank the
Ottawa VFW for hosting the
blood drive and the Diapers
to Diamonds Mothers Club
for supplying cookies. We
would also like to thank those
who helped to advertise the
drive and the donor callers as
well as those who helped at
the drive that day.
We would like to recognize
Ruth Foppe for reaching the
12 gallon mark, Cindy Utrup
for 8 gallons, Ken Duling for
5 gallons, Dean Schroeder for
2 gallons, and Julie Ellerbrock
for being a first time donor.
Patients need blood for
cancer care, surgeries and the
treatment of serious disease
and trauma. As the need for
blood increases so does our
need for donors. Blood drives
will also be held at the Conti-
nental, Miller City, Leipsic and
Fort Jennings High Schools in
March.
Thank you,
Marilyn Burkhart
and Judy Ruen
Ottawa Community Blood
Drive Co-chairs
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COURT NEWS
LEIPSIC Kathryn (Kate) Rager
was honored last Friday at The Mead-
ows of Leipsic with 100 cupcakes as
part of an early 100th birthday party
celebration.
Born on March 4, 1912, Rager
enjoyed sharing the cupcakes pre-
sented to her by the staff at The
Meadows of Leipsic. They had baked
100 cupcakes in her honor.
Rager was the second of nine chil-
dren. She grew up on a farm. She
remembers raising cows, horses,
sheep, turkeys and chickens. Kate
said they helped feed all the animals,
milk, the cows and collect eggs from
the chickens.
She went to a country school house
for three years then transferred to a
new school. Kate remembers riding a
bus to school.
She graduated from Arcadia High
School.
She worked odd jobs after high
school. Kate said she cleaned
houses and did whatever I had to
do to live.
Kate married Melvin (Ted) Rager.
She worked at other odd jobs during
WWII. She went to work at Westing-
house after WWII where she worked
for 28 years. Although they never
had children of their own, Kate and
Ted enjoyed caring for and watching
their nieces and nephews grow up.
Ted passed away in 1973.
Kate traveled and joined several
senior citizen groups. Kate traveled
all over the United States with these
groups.
She moved to The Meadows of
Leipsic in June 2006. She lived in
a patio home until January 2008.
Due to medical problems she moved
into assisted living at the Meadow of
Leipsic. This past summer she made
another move to the Health Center
due to further medical problems.
Kate has many stories to tell. She
enjoys talking to others. When asked
about living on the campus she said
Its a place to live. They feed me
too much and they take good care
of me.
Rager honored with 100 cupcakes on her 100th birthday
Kathy Rager,
a resident at
The Meadows
of Leipsic,
looks at the
100 cupcakes
baked in honor
of her 100th
birthday.
Rager turned
100 on Sun-
day, March 4.
NANCY KLINE
PutnamVoice
NEIGHBORS LETTER
Submitted photo PutnamVoice
Joei Hoorman shows the perfect score she received Feb. 21 while bowling at Ottawa Highland Lanes.
SAY WHAT ?!?!
Gilboa church
plans Irish dinner
Gilboa United Method-
ist Church will host an
Irish supper on Saturday,
March 17, from 5 p.m.
to 7 p.m. The meal will
include corned beef, cab-
bage, red skin potatoes,
carrots, salad, dinner roll,
beverage, and dessert.
Sausage and hot dogs will
also be offered.
The cost is a free will
donation. The church is
located at 102 Franklin
Street, GIlboa.
Bring your family and
friends and join others
for the best melt in your
mouth corned beef and
cabbage you ever had.
Proceeds will benefit
the churchs missions
project.
WATCH FOR IT
COLUMBUS GROVE February is
National Childrens Dental Health Month.
Columbus Grove Family Dentistry is com-
mitted to an early start of good dental
health habits, so annually they conduct the
National Childrens Dental Health Month
Educational Program and Bike Drawing.
This is the 8th Anniversary of the program
and drawing.
During the month of February, one of
the offices dental hygienists conduct edu-
cational school visits to the St. Anthonys
Catholic School and Columbus Grove
Elementary School 4th Grade classes. Stu-
dents are required to complete a related
assignment which reiterates the themes of:
How do I keep my mouth and teeth
healthy? - and - Why is it important to do
so?
Yesterday, Friday March 3rd, Dr. Earl
Recker visited the schools, reiterated the
importance of good dental health, and
drew the winners of the bikes. One set of
bikes were given away at each school a
24 girls and 24
boys bike. Any student who completed
the assignment was eligible for the drawing.
The winners were: St. Anthonys Catholic
School Girls Bikes - Abby Schafer & Boys
Bike - Rob Langhals and at Columbus Grove
Elementary School Girls Bike - Madisyn
Ditto & Boys Bike - Zac Ridenour.
TOPIC
Dentistry office promotes good hygiene
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Saturday 8:30-4:00
Sunday 12:00-4:00
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March 9th, 10th and 11th
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Saturday: BBQ Pork Dinner 4:30-7pm
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Sunday: Chicken Dinner Noon-4pm
(To Beneft United Way Imagination Library)
Friday 4 PM to 8 PM
Saturday 2 PM to 8 PM
Sunday Noon to 4 PM
A N N U A L
DOOR PRIZES! Sony 32 Flat Screen TV
$250 Worth of Gas Cards
Winners of the
Columbus Grove
Family Denistry
drawing at Antho-
nys Catholic
School included
Abby Schafer and
Rob Langhals.
They are shown
with Brenda
Recker, office
manager, and Dr.
Earl Recker.
Submitted photo
Pandora church
hosting barbecue
PANDORA There
will be a Chicken BBQ on
Sunday, March 18 from
11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the
Pandora United Methodist
Church, 108 E.Washington
St. (Rt 12) in Pandora.
Tickets are $7.50 per per-
son (dine-in or carry-out).
For ticket information,
call 419.384.3782. Some
tickets will be available at
the door
Fair sponsorship
drive under way
The Sponsorship Drive
for the Putnam County
Fair is underway; Dead-
line for ads in the FAIR
BOOK is March 15, 2012.
We will still accept spon-
sorship after this date.
This years fair has new
events and a new atti-
tude. Come and be part
of it. Great opportunity
for local advertisement.
Show the people of Put-
nam County you care and
your Business will be rec-
ognized. Everyone wins
with a Sponsorship at the
Putnam County Fair. Call
Dave Hand at 419-969-
0169 or Peg Kruse at 419-
523-4628.
Mystery Lovers
Book Club meeting
The Putnam County
District Library in Ottawa
will have a Book Talk on
Wed. March 28 at 1:00
p.m. The title is A is for
alibi by Sue Grafton and
registration is required in
so enough books can be
ordered. The Mystery Lov-
ers Book Club will meet
on Wednesdays at 1:00
p.m. every other month.
Some of the authors we
will be reading are: Anne
Perry, Debbie Macomber,
Susan Albert, Mary Jane
Clark, Paul Gaus, Joan
Hess, and Sue Grafton.
For any questions call the
library at 419-523-3747
and ask for Jan.
The Columbus Grove
Junior High Students were
well represented this past
weekend at the OMEA Dis-
trict III Junior High Band
and Choir Festival. This
years event took place
at the Wapakoneta High
School Performing Arts
Center. Students were
nominated by their Band
and Choral Directors for
this honor.
The students attended
rehearsals Friday evening
and Saturday morning
and afternoon, and then
performed in concert on
Saturday afternoon at
3:00 pm. From CG, par-
ticipating in the Jr High
Band were Aaron Bremer
on Baritone Saxophone,
Kyle Welty on French
Horn, and Marissa Owen
on Flute. CG choir par-
ticipants were Soprano Lynea Diller, and
Baritones Simon Daley and Noah Ogles-
bee. Also representing Columbus Grove
was St Anthonys student Bryce Ricker
on the Alto Saxophone. This years guest
conductors were Mrs. Susan Barrett
directing the Jr High Honors Band and
Mr. Dick Eachus directing the Jr High
Honors Choir.
DAVID BREMER Putnam Voice
Columbus Grove Junior High Students participated in the
2012 OMEA District III Junior High Band and Choir. From left
are Aaron Bremer, Lynea Diller, Bryce Ricker, and Kyle Welty.
OTTAWA Trinity Pre-
school is a Step Up To Qual-
ity 2 Star rated program
meeting the quality bench-
marks established by the
Department of Job and Fam-
ily Services, Bureau of Child
Care and Development. Step
Up To Quality is a Three-Star
Quality rating system created
to recognize and promote
early childcare and educa-
tion programs that meet
quality benchmarks over and
above minimum health and
safety licensing standards.
Trinity Preschool is an ecu-
menical Christian-based pro-
gram at Trinity United Meth-
odist Church, 137 N. Pratt
Street, Ottawa, OH.
A child must be three years
old by June 1, 2012, and
completely potty trained to
attend the 2012/2013 classes
starting Wednesday, Septem-
ber 5. Medical checkups and
updated shots are required
no earlier than June 1, but
before the start of school.
Monday Wednesday
Friday AM from 9:00 11:30
Monday Wednesday
Friday PM from 12:15 2:45
Wednesday & Friday PM
from 12:15 2:45
Trinity Preschool is now
accepting names for regis-
tration for the 2012/2013
classes. Please call to put
your childs name on the
wait list for open registra-
tion, which will take place in
mid-April. There will be a $35
non-refundable registration
fee due upon completion of
the registration in April. Call
419-523-3518 for more infor-
mation or to put your childs
name on the registration list.
OTTAWA On March 14,
2012 from 5:30 p.m. until 7
p.m. The Putnam County
Educational Service Center
will be hosting Jim Bisenius.
The anti-bullying parent
workshop will cover exactly
how to teach your child to
respond to verbal bullying,
physical bullying, social bul-
lying, and group manipula-
tion. Parents will walk away
with concrete tools that they
can immediately implement
and help their child master
in order to eliminate bullying
from his or her life. Partici-
pants will learn specifically
how popular bullies isolate,
control and manipulate their
peers. Then they will learn
exactly what steps their son
or daughter must take to stop
them. In addition, parents will
be able to use all of these
techniques in their own life
to deal with controlling or
intimidating adults. It will be
held in the assembly room at
the Putnam County Educa-
tional Service Center located
across from the Putnam
County YMCA at 124 Putnam
Parkway, Ottawa, Ohio.
Jim Bisenius has seven-
teen years of experience as
a child and adolescent thera-
pist specializing in teaching
extremely targeted youth
how to handle bullying situ-
ations. He has developed
response techniques that
have been recognized nation-
ally as extremely effective at
stopping the dance between
kids who bully and the ones
they target. Jim has taught his
methods to over 450 schools
nationally.
For more information,
you may go to Mr. Biseniuss
website, bullyproofingyouth.
com or locally contact Mike
Klear at the Putnam County
Educational Service Center,
(419) 523-5951. This pro-
gram is sponsored by Project
SAFE, a federally funded Safe
Schools/Healthy Students ini-
tiative written and managed
by the Putnam County Edu-
cational Service Center.
Trinity Preschool
registration
Bully-proofing program
designed for parents
CG musicians compete at OMEA
District III Junior High festival
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15. Disburser
16. Cut back
17. Gain control again by conquest
18. Paternal relative
19. Machine used to send electronic
copies
20. Appear
21. Am ______ believe ...? (2 wd)
22. End
23. Eye affliction
25. Object that shoots paintballs
27. Columbus Day mo.
28. Jeer
30. Absolutely!
31. Municipal magistrate (Scotland)
34. Cross this to score a touchdown
(2 wd)
36. One years record
37. Give it______ ! (2 wd)
38. Smart ones
39. Sharp
41. Entertains
42. Warm, so to speak
43. Courtroom conference between
lawyers and judge
45. Blueprint
46. Stripped the skin off
47. Apiece
51. In the style of (French)
52. Amscrayed
53. Pistol, slangily
55. Bygone bird
56. It might be cut by a politician
58. Record of employees start and
finish
60. Region away from a sea
61. Lifts
62. Gets rid of
63. One who explains the universe in
terms of energy
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3. Adhesive
4. Calendar abbr.
5. Ancient Andean
6. School
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8. Dont give up!
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13. Reserve
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30. Attraction
31. Similar to double boiler (2 wd)
32. Hardening by heat treatment
33. Lacking ability
35. Dalai ______
37. Birdlike
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41. Belly
44. In a spooky manner
46. Attack locale
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50. Verb with thou
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57. -relief
58. First Blood director Kotcheff
59. Video maker, for short
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PANDORA Galen
Burkholder will be the
guest speaker at the Mis-
sion Festival on March 11 at
St. John Mennonite Church,
Pandora. He is the Inter-
national Director of Global
Disciples. The theme of the
festival is The Changing
Face of World Missions.
Global Disciples is a min-
istry that assists clusters of
congregations around the
world to develop their own
locally sustainable patterns
of training disciples to go and
make disciples ending their
workers to plant churches
in unreached areas and
equipping Christ-like lead-
ers. Currently Global Dis-
ciples serves approximately
340 groups of churches in
about 43 countries.
Prior to establishing
Global Disciples in 1996,
Burkholder served for 12
years as Discipleship Min-
istries Director with East-
ern Mennonite Missions.
He was also the Youth and
Young Adult Director for
Lancaster Conference. He
has a masters degree in
Evangelism Church Plant-
ing. Burkholder is a gradu-
ate of Hesston and Bethel
Colleges in Kansas and
Eastern Mennonite Semi-
nary in Virginia.
Julie Stratton, who just
recently joined Global Dis-
ciples as Advance Director
of Advancement, will par-
ticipate as well.
Nine mission agencies
will be represented at the
Mission Festival. Services
on Sunday, March 11 are at
St. John Mennonite Church,
15988 Road 4, Pandora are:
First service: 8:30 to 9:30
a.m.
Joint ABF: 9:45 a.m. to
10:45 a.m.
Second Service: 11 a.m.
to noon
Special service with Galen
Burkholder and Julie Strat-
ton at the Ebenezer Men-
nonite Church, 8905 Colum-
bus Grove Road, Bluffton
on March 11 is:
Evening service: 7 p.m.
St. John Mennonite
hosting mission festival
CHURCH NEWS
Guest speaker
Galen Burkholder
Your Voice, in print
every Wednesday,
and online every day
COMMUNITY
OTTAWA The Putnam County YMCA will be hold-
ing a Chicken Barbecue fundraiser on Sunday, April 15th
form 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $8 per ticket and includes
Harlans BBQ chicken, a gratin potatoes, green beans
and roll. All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit YMCA
youth programs. For more information or to purchase
tickets contact the YMCA at 419.523.5233.
Ottawa Knights of Colum-
bus will host their Annual
Home and Garden Show
this Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, March 9, 10, and 11.
Fridays event is 4 p.m. to
8 p.m. with a fish fry from
4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
On Saturday the doors are
open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A barbequed pork meal will
be served from 4:30 p.m. to
7 p.m. This will benefit the
special Olympics.
On Sunday a chicken din-
ner will be offered from 11
a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit
the United Way Imagination
Library. The doors are open
from noon until 4 p.m.
The event is held at the
Ottawa K of C Hall on Road
H.
The Ottawa Knights of
Columbus are also giving
away as door prizes a
Sony 32 Flat Screen TV
and throughout the week-
end they will give away $250
worth of Gas Cards. Also
they have approximately 40
Vendors in attendance.
WATCH FOR IT
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FORT JENNINGS
Thomas M.
Boggs
Thomas M. Boggs, 38, died
March 4, 2012, at his resi-
dence.
Friends may call from 2
to 8 p.m. Thursday at Love-
Heitmeyer Funeral Home,
Jackson Township, where
arrangements are incom-
plete.
FORT JENNINGS
Alvin Louis
Von Lehmden
Alvin Louis Von Lehmden,
91, died at 11:55 p.m. March
3, 2012, at The Meadows of
Kalida in Kalida.
He was born Feb. 3, 1921,
in Fort Jennings to Urban
V. and Olivia Nomina Von
Lehmden, who preceded
him in death. On May 24,
1944, he married Rita Marie
Stechschulte, who died Dec.
17, 2005.
Mr. Von Lehmden was a
life long farmer near Fort
Jennings and founded
Riverbend Crafts. He
enjoyed building wood fur-
niture, refinishing antiques,
playing cards and games,
and spending time with fam-
ily and friends.
He was a member of St.
Joseph Catholic Church in
Fort Jennings. He was a
charter member of the Fort
Jennings Lions Club, an
adviser of the Fort Jennings
Showman 4-H Club for more
than 25 years, and a member
of square dance and polka
dance clubs.
Survivors include five
sons, Eugene (Joann) Von
Lehmden, Doyle (Joyce)
Von Lehmden, Ronald
(Mary) Von Lehmden, Duane
(Becky) Von Lehmden and
Kim (Yolanda) Von Lehmden,
all of Fort Jennings; 15
grandchildren, Mark, Brent,
Todd, Keith, Darin and
Adam Von Lehmden, Cheryl
Koch, Trina Steep, Heather
Siebeneck, Sarah Schroeder,
and Jenna Shelley, Lisa
Brianne, Kendra and Katie
Von Lehmden; and 22 great-
grandchildren, Logan, Kialee,
Connor and Alexa Koch,
Kelsey, Alex, Cody, Georgia,
Piper, Andrew, Aiden, Caleb,
Seth, Victor and Vivian Von
Lehmden, Sydnie, Savanna
and Carson Siebeneck,
Brody and Alexa Steep, and
Noah and Oliver Schroeder.
He was preceded in death
by a brother, Donald Von
Lehmden; and a granddaugh-
ter, Lori Von Lehmden.
Mass of Christian Burial
will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Fort
Jennings. Father John Stites
will officiate. Burial will be in
the church cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to
8 p.m. Wednesday at Harter
& Schier Funeral Home, Del-
phos, where a parish wake
service will be held at 7:30
p.m., and one hour prior to
services Thursday at the
church.
OTTAWA
Maria Barraza
Maria Barraza, 89, died at
3:48 a.m. March 4, 2012, at St.
Ritas Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 6, 1923,
in Mexico to Epigmenio and
Catalina Dominguez Moreno,
who preceded her in death.
She married Pascual S.
Barraza, who died March 31,
1983.
Survivors include
five children, Graciano
(Micaela) Barraza, of San
Luis Potosi, Mexico, and
Leonard (Linda) Barraza,
Pascual Barraza, Armando
(Lisa) Barraza and Jane
Rodriguez, all of Ottawa;
two stepsons, Estevan
Barraza, of East Chicago,
Ill., and Vincente Barraza,
of Florida; a stepdaugh-
ter, Seferina Barraza, of
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon,
Mexico; 21 grandchildren;
21 great-grandchildren;
and a sister, Maria de la luz
Moreno Dominguez, of San
Luis Potosi, Mexico.
She was preceded in death
by a son, Robert Barraza: and
a daughter, Maria Guadalupe
Barraza.
Mass of Christian Burial
will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday
SS. Peter & Paul Catholic
Church, Ottawa. Father Matt
Jozefiak will officiate. Burial
will be in the church cem-
etery.
Friends may call from 2 to
8 p.m. Friday at Love Funeral
Home, Ottawa.
Condolences may be
expressed at www.love
funeralhome.
BLUFFTON
Mary Ellen Rickly
Reichenbach
Mary Ellen Rickly
Reichenbach, 98, died peace-
fully at 10:42 a.m. Feb. 28,
2012, at her residence with
her daughter by her side.
She was born Feb. 12,
1914, on the family farm in
Putnam County to Samuel
and Arletta Huffman Rickly,
who preceded her in death.
On July 27, 1934, she married
Myron Mike Reichenbach,
who died Jan. 13, 1980.
Mrs. Reichenbach was a
1932 graduate of Pandora
High School, Pandora. In
addition to farming, she
and her husband owned
and operated Reichenbachs
Flowers & Gifts on their farm
from 1965 to 1978, when they
sold the farm and moved to
Bluffton. She was a life mem-
ber of Pleasant View United
Methodist Church, Mount
Cory, formerly Pleasant View
Evangelical United Brethren,
where she served as church
historian. She was known to
sing duets with several part-
ners at the church over the
years and provided flower
arrangements for the church
altar every Sunday for several
years. She was an extremely
creative and talented woman
in many areas. She won sev-
eral awards and ribbons for
her sewing, knitting and cro-
cheting projects. She was an
accomplished woodworker
making Currier & Ives pic-
ture frames, as well as a
grandfather clock. She loved
her family and enjoyed mak-
ing things for them. She had
been a volunteer at Bluffton
Hospital for 25 years.
Survivors include a daugh-
ter, Sandy Yoakam, of
Reynoldsburg; three grand-
children, Michael (Holly)
Yoakam, of Canal Winchester,
Karen (Bob) Davidson,
of Columbus, and Jennifer
(Chris) Brown, of Blacklick;
eight great-grandchildren,
Stephen, Brandon, Matthew,
Jesse, Macailyn, Ashley,
Joshua and Faith; and several
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death
by six siblings Alva, Oscar,
Irvin and Raymond Rickly
and twin brother and sister,
Jessie Rickly and Bessie
Rickly Sutter.
Services were held
Saturday at Pleasant View
United Methodist Church,
Mount Cory. The Rev. Jerry
Lewis officiated. Burial
was in Clymer Cemetery,
Bluffton.
Arrangements were
handled by Chiles-Laman
Funeral & Cremation
Services, Bluffton.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Pleasant View
United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be
expressed at chiles-lamanfh.
com.
FORT JENNINGS
Eileen D.
Calvelage
Eileen D. Calvelage, 81,
died at 2:45 p.m. March 4,
2012, at The Meadows of
Kalida in Kalida.
She was born July 13,
1930, in Fort Jennings to
John and Emma Ellerbrock
Wittler, who preceded
her in death. On Nov. 25,
1950, she married Daniel A.
Calvelage, who died Oct. 1,
1997.
Mrs. Calvelage was a
homemaker. She was a
member of St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Fort
Jennings, and its Catholic
Ladies of Columbia. She
was a huge fan of the Fort
Jennings Musketeers and
the Cincinnati Reds. She
loved being with her chil-
dren, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, espe-
cially their times at the lake.
Survivors include two
sons, Timothy (Sue)
Calvelage, of Kalida, and
Rick (Jan) Calvelage, of Fort
Jennings; a daughter-in-law,
Irene Calvelage, of Delphos;
a son-in-law, Lee (Esther)
Searcy, of Elida; 10 grand-
children, Tony, Laura, Mike,
Steve, Doug, Chris, Scott,
Reed, Kian and Quinn; nine
great-grandchildren; five
brothers, Eugene (Normie)
Wittler, of Defiance, John
(Mary Lou) Wittler and
Robert (Joyce) Wittler, both
of Delphos, Leroy (Jane)
Wittler, of Fort Jennings,
and Kenny (Carol) Wittler,
of Ottoville.
She was preceded in death
by a son, Charles Chuck
Calvelage; a daughter,
Kristina Tina Searcy; four
brothers, Norman, Elmer,
Leander and Harold Wittler;
and a sister, Rita Will.
Mass of Christian Burial
will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday
at St. Joseph Catholic
Church, Fort Jennings.
Father Mark Hoying will offi-
ciate. Burial will be in the
church cemetery.
Friends may call from 2
to 8 p.m. Wednesday and
one hour prior to the service
Thursday at Love-Heitmeyer
Funeral Home, Jackson
Township, where a Scripture
service will be held at 3 p.m.
and a CLC service at 7 p.m.,
both on Wednesday.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the charity
of the donors choice.
Condolences may be
expressed at www.love
funeralhome.com.
CLOVERDALE
Edwina Kay
Harter
Edwina Kay Harter, 63,
died at 9:17 p.m. March 2,
2012, at Van Wert Inpatient
Hospice.
Services were held Tuesday
at Heitmeyer Funeral Home,
Oakwood. Pastor Eric Dailey
officiated. Burial was in
Prairie Chapel Cemetery,
Oakwood.
Memorial contributions
may be given to the charity
of the donors choice.
Condolences may be
expressed at www.heitmeyer
funeralhome.com.
OBITUARIES
K of C Home and Garden
Show featured this weekend
YMCA hosting chicken BBQ
FORT
JENNINGS
Jerome and
Carol Bendele,
of Fort Jennings,
announce the
engagement of
their daughter,
Laura, to Dean
Carder, son of
Susan and Ray-
mond Kistler, of
Cloverdale.
The bride-elect
is a graduate of
Ottoville High
School and the
University of
Toledo School
of Nursing. She
is employed by
the University of Toledo Medical Center as a registered
nurse.
Her fiance is a graduate of Ottawa-Glandorf High
School. He is employed by the United States Air Force as
a crew chief at 180th Fighter Wing.
The couple will exchange wedding vows at 1 p.m., May
26, 2012, at Immaculate Conception Church, in Ottoville.
ENGAGEMENT
Bendele/Carder
Laura Bendele
Dean Carder
Your Voice, in print
every Wednesday,
and online every day
COMMUNITY
VAUGHNSVILLE Due to the Columbus Grove Boys
Basketball District game being played Tuesday night,
March 6th, The Vaughnsville Viking Baseball Parent meet-
ing has been re-scheduled for Thursday, March 8th, 7pm
at the Vaughnsville Community Center.
The meeting is for all those interested in trying out for
the Vaughnsville Viking B Little League team this year.
Players ages 9-12 in the Vaughnsville and Columbus
Grove area are eligible to play for Vaughnsville.
Try-outs will be held, weather permitting, Thursday,
April 5th & Friday, April 6th from 6-7:30pm.
For further details contact, Dale Otto at 419-236-7834,
daleotto27@yahoo.com or Facebook.com/
VVilleVikings.
By JIM NAVEAU
Putnam Voice
LIMA They occupied the
two best seats in the house in
the state rankings and No. 1
Ottoville and No. 2 Arlington
will settle that discussion in
a Division IV girls basketball
regional semifinal on Thurs-
day at Elida.
But first things first. Otto-
ville celebrated a district
championship on Satur-
day night after a 55-33 win
over neighborhood Putnam
County League rival Kalida
in the Division IV district at
Lima Senior.
That victory the second
Ottoville district title in the
last three seasons sent
the Big Green into a regional
matchup with Arlington (23-
1), which defeated Leipsic
53-48 on Saturday.
Ottoville took the suspense
out of its district champi-
onship game early when it
jumped out to an 18-1 lead
halfway through the second
quarter.
Kalida missed its first 21
shots before Nicole Kaufman
connected on a 3-pointer
with 3:27 left in the first half.
Ottoville was up 28-10 at
halftime and never let its
lead drop below 12 points in
the second half.
Megan Bendele (13 points,
6 rebounds), Abby Siefker
(12 points, 10 rebounds)
and Rachel Beining, with
10 points, led Ottoville (23-
0). Julia Vandemark had 12
points for Kalida (13-10).
A lot of the numbers in
the game looked very similar
to Ottovilles 73-45 regular-
season win over Kalida.
Ottoville outshot the Wild-
cats 53 percent to 23 percent
on Saturday. Back in Janu-
ary, they hit 60 percent and
Kalida shot 31 percent and
Siefker, Bendele and Bein-
ing were the three leading
scorers.
Winning a district title
was awesome, said Bend-
ele, who Kleman called an
unsung, unheralded player.
The thrill of winning a dis-
trict title never gets old, but
this one was special, maybe
even more so than winning
the district as a sophomore,
senior Lauren Kramer said.
The next step toward those
goals comes against Arling-
ton on Thursday night.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Ottoville adds to its district titles
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Ottovilles Lauren Kramer
drives to the bucket against
Delphos Jefferson.
submitted photo
Den of the Tiger Karate School members include Amanda Schuller (front, center).
Den of the Tiger hosts karate meet
OTTAWA On Feb. 19, the Den of the
Tiger Karate School through Northwest
Physical Therapy hosted the First Annual
Henry Fought Memorial Scholarship Karate
Tournament at Ottawa-Glandorf High
School. Karate participants from all over
the state came to compete. The Den of the
Tiger School was well represented with 22
competitors. They brought home 53 medals
and 2 trophies.
For several months the karate students
gathered sponsors and raised money to
support the tournament. Several busi-
nesses also supported the tournament. All
proceeds are going to the Henry Fought
Memorial Scholarship fund. This fund was
established in memory of Henry Fought
who passed away on Aug. 22, 2010. A schol-
arship will be awarded to a Putnam County
senior on April 15. Applications for this
scholarship are available through the high
school guidance counselors. The deadline
to submit an application is April 1. Viking baseball parent
meeting rescheduled
Columbus Groves Connor Kohls was
named All-Putnam County League boys
basketball Player of the Year on Sunday
while his coach, Groves Ryan Stechschulte,
was named the Coach of the Year.
Kohls and Stechschulte led Columbus
Grove to a share of the PCL crown with
Leipsic.
Joining Kohls on the All-PCL First Team
was Groves Jordan Travis, Fort Jennings
Cody Warnecke, Leipsics Ty Maag and
Miller Citys Brent Hermiller.
First Team
Connor Kohls, Columbus Grove
Jordan Travis, Columbus Grove
Cody Warnecke, Fort Jennings
Ty Maag, Leipsic
Brent Hermiller, Miller City
Player of the Year: Connor Kohls, Colum-
bus Grove
Coach of the Year: Ryan Stechschulte,
Columbus Grove
Second Team
Bret Slattman, Continental
Ben Schroeder, Kalida
Kevan Unverferth, Kalida
Devin Mangas, Leipsic
Ross Kaufman, Miller City
Kevin Schnipke, Ottoville
Honorable Mention
Wade Hefner (Columbus Grove), Derek
Rieman (Columbus Grove), Clay Bracken
(Continental), Chaz Slattman (Continen-
tal), Kurt Warnecke (Fort Jennings), Tyler
Wiedeman (Fort Jennings), Drew Stech-
schulte (Kalida), Paul Utendorf (Kalida),
Zach Kuhlman (Leipsic), Brady Schroeder
(Leipsic), Brent Niese (Miller City), Ryan
Honigford (Ottoville), Derek Schimmoeller
(Ottoville), Nathan Schutz (Pandora-Gil-
boa), Abe Basinger (Pandora-Gilboa).
Scholastic Awards Team
Wade Hefner (Columbus Grove), Clay
Bracken (Continental), Tyler Wideman
(Fort Jennings), Nolan Neidert (Fort Jen-
nings), Cody Warnecke (Fort Jennings),
Ben Schroeder (Kalida), Austin Roebke
(Kalida), Nate Kortokrax (Kalida), Kevan
Unverferth (Kalida), Brady Schroeder
(Leipsic), Ty Maag (Leipsic), Brent Neise
(Miller City), Nathan Schutz (Pandora-Gil-
boa), Chris Wagler (Pandora-Gilboa)
Stechschulte, Kohls
claim All-PCL honors
DEFIANCE T.J. Metzger
led a steady effort as the
Ottawa-Glandorf boys bas-
ketball team beat Fairview
79-65 in a Division III sec-
tional final at Defiance.
Ottawa-Glandorf (15-6)
will take on Patrick Henry at
6:15 p.m. Thursday at Napo-
leon in a district semifinal.
Metzger finsihed with 24
points for the Titans, Michael
Rosebrock scored 18 points
and Noah Bramlage finished
with 16 points.
Columbus Grove 56
Cory-Rawson 38
OTTAWA Colum-
bus Grove led 23-6 after
one quarter and cruised
home for a Division IV sec-
tional championship win
at Ottawa-Glandorf. Grove
will play Ada in the district
semifinals at 6:15 p.m. Tues-
day at Liberty-Benton. Jor-
dan Travis finished with 18
points for the Bulldogs and
Will Vorhees finished with
14 points. Grant Marshall
scored 21 points in the loss
for Cory-Rawson.
McComb 61, Leipsic 57
OTTAWA Leipsic jumped
out to an 18-7 lead after one
quarter but McComb took
over from there in the Divi-
sion IV sectional final at
Ottawa-Glandorf. Dalton
Buck scored 19 points for
McComb. Ty Maag scored
20 points for Leipsic, Devin
Mangas scored 17 points and
Zach Kuhlman finished with
10 points.
Kalida 48, Miller City 34
PAULDING Kalida
moved into Tuesdays Divi-
sion IV district semifinal at
Napoleon with the victory.
Kalida will face Pettisville at
6:15 p.m. Tuesday at Napo-
leon.
Kevin Unverferth led Kal-
ida with 14 points and Paul
Utendorf had 9 points. Adam
Drummelsmith had 11 points
for Miller City and Brent Her-
miller added 9 points.
Tournament roundup
In the other sectional
championship game at Van
Wert, Delphos St. Johns won
71-40 over Fort Jennings to
advance to the Elida Division
IV district tournament.
Delphos St. Johns 71, Fort
Jennings 40
Curtis Geise scored 21
points and Ryan Buescher
had 18 points to lead St.
Johns (14-8) over Fort Jen-
nings (10-12).
Cody Warnecke scored 18
points for the Musketeers.
Fort Jennings led early, but
St. Johns went ahead 13-11
on a 3-pointer by Alex Clark
with less than a minute to
play in the first quarter and
never trailed again.
The Blue Jays pushed their
lead to as much as 13 points
in the second quarter and
were up 35-24 at halftime.
When they scored the first
10 points of the second half,
they were in complete con-
trol.
Fort
Jennings
falls in
tourney
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HOME FOR SALE: Cozy
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recently redone, half
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ADMINISTRATIVE
Hiring: Full-time
OFFICE HELP
Qualifications: Basic office
skills, high attention to de-
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handle a multi-line phone,
and previous experience in
working with database sys-
tems is preferable. Please
send reply to Box # 1004
C/O The Lima News, 3515
Elida Rd, Lima, Ohio 45807
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MACHINE
MAINTENANCE
St. Marys/Celina
Repairing Industrial
Equipment, Mechanical,
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Minimum 2 years experi-
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days. Starting wages
$17.00 to $18.00/hour.
Submit Resume to:
AMS
330 Canal St
Sidney, OH 45365
Fax 937-498-0766
Email:
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ADMINISTRATIVE
PART TIME TELLER
POSITION
Would you like to be part of
a winning team and serve
your community? If so, The
Union Bank Company has
a part time teller position
open in Columbus Grove.
Good mathematical skills
and customer service skills
are required. Teller experi-
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is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer.
Please send your resume
along with cover letter in-
cluding salary requirements
to:
The Union
Bank Company
P.O. Box 67
Columbus Grove,
OH 45830
ATTN: Human
Resource Manager
(PTCG)
DRIVERS
$2500 SIGN-ON
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Drivers
Great Benefits
Package
Excellent Home Time
CDL-A Required
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DRIVERS
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Comprehensive Benefit
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RESTAURANT
Full and part time positions.
Apply at: IKEs
2228 Shawnee Rd
Lima, Ohio
DRIVERS
DRIVERS NEEDED
We are looking for a few
good drivers that are inter-
ested in a family oriented
environment. We are a refri-
gerated fleet traveling east
of the Mississippi. We offer
competitive pay and a com-
plete benefit package with
attention to family needs.
Please call Jeff Hall at:
HTI Hall Trucking Express
419-423-9555 or stop in at
110 Bentley Court,
Findlay, Ohio.
DRIVERS
DRIVERS WANTED
JOHNSRUD TRANSPORT,
a Food Grade Liquid carri-
er, is looking for Class A
CDL tank drivers from the
Lima area for regional work.
Home Flexible weekends.
5 years driving experience
required. Will train for tank.
Great Pay & Benefit pack-
age. For further info, call
Jane @ 1-888-200-5067
DRIVERS
Pohl Transportation
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Call 1-800-672-8498 for
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Up to 39 cents/mile with
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weekends
DRIVERS
TRANSPORTATION
DRIVERS
$.40/MILE
If you like staying busy and
having job security come
join our team. We are hiring
for Regional CDL A Drivers.
We offer:
4 weeks vacation/year
Home Weekly
Health/Dental/Vision
Assigned Truck
Direct Deposit
Must have 1 year recent
OTR experience. Apply at
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or call
800-497-2100
GENERAL
Activities Director:
Local resort is looking for an
individual to create, plan
and conduct weekly activi-
ties. Experience is a plus
but will train if you are a cre-
ative, energetic person that
enjoys working with children
and adults alike. Send
resume with salary require-
ments to:
14296 Cemetery Rd.
Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895.
GENERAL
Full time delivery position
available locally. Start as
temp-may become perma-
nent. Must have valid driv-
ers license, be insurable,
and pass drug test. Deliver
customer orders quickly and
assist with loading and
unloading. Must be able
to lift up to 75 pounds.
Send resume to MacDonald
Supply, 233 S. Main St.,
Lima 45801.
GENERAL
PACKERS
STACKERS
All shifts
We are growing fast and
need your help. We have
many openings for corrugat-
ed stackers. Team mem-
bers will be unloading and
stacking corrugated from
trailers. Background and
drug screening a must. Wag-
es starting at $7.40/hr. Now
hiring all shifts.
Apply at CFA Staffing
543 W. North St. Lima, Oh.
Monday-Friday 8am-3pm
EOE
GENERAL
PACKERS
STACKERS
All shifts
We are growing fast and
need your help. We have
many openings for corrugat-
ed stackers. Team mem-
bers will be unloading and
stacking corrugated from
trailers. Background and
drug screening a must. Wag-
es starting at $7.40/hr. Now
hiring all shifts.
Apply at CFA Staffing
543 W. North St. Lima, Oh.
Monday-Friday 8am-3pm
EOE
GENERAL
PRODUCTION
General labor in food manu-
facturing.
Requirements include:
Routinely lift up to 50 lbs.
throughout shift.
Mechanical knowledge and
ability to do minor equip-
ment repairs.
Self-disciplined, a team
player.
Good written and oral com-
munication skills.
Able to learn and master all
necessary procedures for
effective operation os associ-
ated equipment.
Please send all resumes to:
HR Department
SensoryEffects Powder
Systems
136 Fox Run
Defiance, Ohio 43512
No Emails or Phone Calls
We are an Equal
Opportunity Employer
HEALTHCARE
LPN
Home Health, Lima area
third shift (12 a.m. to 8 a.m.)
Application/resume to:
Community Health
Professionals
3719 Shawnee Rd.
Lima, Oh 45806
www.ComHealthPro.org
GENERAL
PRODUCTION
POSITIONS
100 Openings
Need transportation? We
have you covered. Pyramid
Staffing is currently accept-
ing applications for the cook-
ie factory. Transportation is
available for all three shifts .
All shifts are available.
$8.50 per hour with a $.20
differential for second and
third shift. Long term posi-
tions. If you worked there be-
fore, you can call the Impact
office and check on
rehireability and scheduling.
We will be taking applica-
tions from 11am to 3pm..
Monday thru Friday at:
116 N. West St..
GENERAL
Seasonal Help Wanted.
Please submit application
prior to April 1st. Apply in
person, Woodlawn Ceme-
tery, 1751 Spencerville
Road, 9am to 5pm Monday
through Friday. No Phone
Calls Please.
GENERAL
Warehouse
Workers
$10 to $10.45
per Hour
* * * * * * * * * *
Immediate opening with lo-
gistics company in Leipsic,
OH. Very physical job, must
be able to lift up to 50 lbs
continually and stand entire
shift. Must be able to work
12-hour shifts, have 6
months previous forklift ex-
perience and work a flexible
shift. Possible temp-to-hire
positions. Drug screen, back-
ground check and HS/GED
required. For immediate con-
sideration call 419-523-
9094, or apply online at
www.staffmark.com/lo
cations Staffmark offers
our employees a complete
line of benefits!
HEALTHCARE
Autumn Court
Nursing Home
specializes in monitoring
and caring for residents with
mental health conditions
and behaviors. Currently we
are hiring
Part-time and PRN
STNAs all shifts,
part-time RN 3rd
shift, part-time
Housekeeping,
Laundry and Dietary
Those who are interested in
promoting and working in an
atmosphere of compassion.
The right candidate will pos-
sess excellent time manage-
ment skills, responsiveness,
excellent communication
skills as well as respect for
residents and co-workers.
We offer competitive wages
and flexible schedules. For
confidential consideration
please contact
Linda Nichols
@ 419-523-4370,
email resume
LNichols@ltcoh.com
fax a resume to
419-523-3367
or apply in person at
Autumn Court
1925 E. 4th Street
Ottawa, Ohio 45875
EOE
HEALTHCARE
Lima Dental
Associates
Looking for Hygienist with
Minimum of 5 years experi-
ence Fast paced , High
Tech practice Computer
knowledge and Team
Oriented Individual a must.
Email current resume to:
jane@limadental.net
All responsesare kept
confidential
HEALTHCARE
OPTICIANS
Experienced Opticians need-
ed. Lima Area. Medical,
Dental and Vision Benefits.
Paid Holidays, Paid Vaca-
tions. 401K. Send resumes
A.S.A.P. to Box # 1000 C/O
The Lima News, 3515 Elida
Rd, Lima, Ohio 45807
HEALTHCARE
RN
Full-time for comprehensive,
home health and hospice
care. (Ada/Lima area). Com-
petitive salary, paid mileage.
Pediatric to adult, multitude
of diagnoses. Provide one-
to-one treatment in an envi-
ronment where patients
want to be in their home.
Community Health
Professionals
Shelly Barrett
1159 Westwood
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-9223
www.ComHealthPro.Org.
HEALTHCARE
Shawnee Manor is now
taking applications for the
following posisitons.
STNA - PRN All Shifts
RN - Part-time and PRN
2nd and 3rd Shifts
Dietary - Part-time 1st
and 2nd Shifts
Applicants must possess
excellent time management
skills, communication skills,
as well as compassion and
respect for residents and
co-workers. Salary and ben-
efits based on experience.
Please visit the facility to
complete an application or
send resume to:
Shawnee Manor
2535 Fort Amanda Rd.
Lima,Ohio 45804
419-999-2055
Fax: 419-999-2058
www.shawneemanor.com
INDUSTRIAL
Local company hiring
several maintenance
personnel:
Tool & Die
Die maintenance
Trouble Shoot dies
Stamping Press setup a
plus
2nd shift openings
Electrical Maintenance
Allen Bradley PLC
Robotics a plus
Electrical troubleshooting
controls
Stamping Presses and
welding equipment (robotic
and resistance) a plus
Send resumes to
Kim Wannemacher
HR Manager
PO Box 306
Ottawa, OH 45875
or email to
kwannemacher@
rkindustries.org
OFFICE/CLERICAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
Seeking qualified applicants
for the position of Adminis-
trative Assistant.
Candidates should be ex-
tremely detailed oriented
with the ability to multi-task.
Experience in handling
confidential information.
Able to work independently
with minimal supervision.
Exceptional phone skills
and the ability to communi-
cate with the public. Profi-
cient in computer technolo-
gy, including Microsoft Of-
fice (MS Word, Excel)
Preference will be given
to applicants who have com-
pleted a secondary degree
in business, finance, ac-
counting or related field.
This position requires three
years of office/clerical experi-
ence.
Salary based on experi-
ence. Excellent benefits
package including pension
plan. Qualified applicants
should respond with a re-
sume and list of references
to:
The Lima News
Box 1003
Lima, OH 45807
before March 8, 2012
INDUSTRIAL

PLASTIC
INJECTION
MOLDER
SEEKING FULL TIME
EMPLOYEES
Injection Molding
Processor
Establish Molding
Parameters
Lead Process Improve-
ments
Troubleshooting
Material Knowledge
Automation and Robotics
Capable
APQP Product Launch
Master Molder Certification
Preferred
2+ Years Experience
Required
Quality Technician
Part Quality Inspections
Knowledge of Measuring
Devices
Vision System
Process Audits
Computer Skills
2+ Years Experience
Production Technician
All Shifts, Experienced
required
Processor & QT Positions
are full time with benefits:
health, vacation, holidays,
401K.
Mail:
Human Resources
13840 US Rte 68
Kenton,Ohio, 43326
Email:
nickytaylor@teamppi.com
INDUSTRIAL
Van Wert area manufacturer
is looking for a qualified
technician to build ma-
chines, troubleshoot with
phone support and possible
field support. Mechanical
and computer skills are re-
quired and must be willing
to travel.
Please email resume to
info@coolmachines.com
or mail to:
1202 Industrial Dr.
Van Wert, OH 45891
PROFESSIONAL
Extension Educator; Ag
and Natural Resources,
Putnam County, Maumee
Valley EERA. Experience
with leadership, teaching,
evaluation, teamwork, com-
mittees, and collaboration
with diverse clientele need-
ed. Masters degree re-
quired. Competitive salary,
excellent OSU benefits, flexi-
ble hours. EEO/AA Employ-
er. Job Descriptions / To Ap-
ply: http://extensionhr.o
su.edu/jobs.html
SAFETY SERVICE/MEDIC
American Township
Fire Department in
Allen County Ohio is
accepting applications
for Career
Firefighter/Paramedic
All applicants are subject to
the selection process. To
be considered an applicant
shall be Ohio level 2 Fire-
fighter, Ohio Paramedic,
with current ACLS and CPR
Certifications and have a val-
id Ohio drivers license.
Applications may be ob-
tained at American Town-
ship Fire Station #1, 105 W
Main St, Elida, Ohio 45807
Phone 419-339-3921
Applications must be post
marked by March 23rd at
16:00 hours
American Township is an
Equal Opportunity Em-
ployer.
PROFESSIONAL
HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGER
Food Ingredient Manufactur-
er located in Defiance, Ohio
is accepting resumes for
a Human Resources
Manager.
Requirements include:
Extensive knowledge of
employment policies and
procedures.
Federal, state, local law
etc. compliance.
Benefit programs.
Staffing, including recruiting,
talent strategy, training
and development.
Labor relations.
Workers compensation
administration.
OSHA regulations.
Travel (limited)
Experience and Education
requirements: 7 to 10 years
in Human Resources
Bachelord Degree in
Human Resources, busi-
ness or a related field.
Please send resumes to:
SensoryEffect Powder
System
Attn: Human Resources
Department
136 Fox Run
Defiance, Ohio 43512
No Emails or Phone Calls
We are an Equal
Opportunity Employer
TRADES
KERNS FORD is now hiring
to fill the following positions:
Certified Ford
Technician
40 to 50 hours/week
Areas Highest Pay
Starting Bonus
General
Maintenance
Technician
35+ Hours week.
Hourly or Flat Rate
Contact Rodney Klinger for
a Confidential Interview at
419-394-7691
KERNS FORD
TRANSPORTATION
SUB BUS DRIVER
Lima Allen Council on Com-
munity Affairs is seeking
sub bus drivers for our Head
Start program. This position
is an on call position so
hours will vary and may not
be consistently 40 hours. Re-
quirements for this position
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Lakeview Farms LLC., a manufacturer
of quality Dairy and Dessert products, is
seeking to fll the following position:
Cost Accountant Analyst
Position is responsible to monitor cost
accounting procedures; manage cost
systems and methods; develop quotes
and pricing information for sales and
R&D. Some duties include: planning,
implementation and management of
cost accounting activities, help develop
and maintain proftability report, prepare
fnancial reports. Associates degree in
Accounting or equivalent experience in
accounting or production analysis required.
Lakeview Farms, LLC. offers competitive
wages and benefts package. Submit
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Lakeview Farms, LLC.
Attn: Julie Lambert, HR Manager
PO Box 98
Delphos, Ohio 45833
jlambert@lakeviewfarms.com
REGISTERED DIETICIAN
Mennonite Memorial Home (MMH) in
Bluffton, Ohio is seeking a registered
dietician (RD) for its licensed nursing facility.
A current license from the State of Ohio Board
of Dietetics and current registration with the
American Board of Dietetics is required.
Experience in long-term care preferred.
The RD directs the clinical aspects of
nutritional health services while working
closely with the interdisciplinary team. The
RD communicates directly with residents
to learn nutritional preferences and needs,
advises the Food Service Manager on food
production procedures and menu planning,
and ensures compliance with state and
federal guidelines regarding nutrition
services and documentation.
Mennonite Memorial Home is an Equal
Opportunity Employer, dedicated to being
a Christ-centered community that promotes
personal decision-making and purposeful
living for each older adult served.
Interested candidates may apply online at
www.mmhliving.org or submit their resume
to: Rhonda Wolpert, LNHA, Mennonite
Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm Street, Bluffton,
OH 45817, rwolpert@mmhliving.org
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Ottoville Lady Green gets the win ( 55-33) against the Kalida Lady Cats in the District Final Game on Saturday.
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On February 29, as part of the Ottawa Senior Centers Sweet Knowledge series, members enjoyed clowning around in celebration of the odd day this leap year. Partici-
pants included (front row, from left) Martha Evans, Frances Salsburey, Diana Schuller, Edna Paxson, Gert Schroeder, Marilyn Weber, Shirley Adkins, Pat Meyer, Eileen
Kohls, (back row) Helen Meyer, Ruth Kuhlman, Therese Kaufman, Pat Inkrott, Tutti the Clown, Joan Schroeder, Carol Schortgen, Shirley Duling, and Dorothy Schmenk.
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Neil Gerding and Erika Brinkman were crowned as the 2012 Kalida Homecoming king and
queen on Feb. 17 during the homecoming gave against Continental. Other members of the
court included (l-r) Freshmen Cole Miller and Megan Vine, Seniors Cody Schnipke and Deanna
Kahle, Juniors Ryan Erhart and Amy Smith, Sophomores Michael Schroeder and Elizabeth Turn-
wald, and Seniors Eric Hill and Marissa Smith. The homecoming dance was held on Feb. 19.
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St. Marys School Leipsic Kindergarten class had visitor Ashley
Johnson from Froggy 106.7 to help them celebrate the leap
year on Feb. 29, 2012
Clowning around on leap year
Kalidas Homecoming court
A Froggy leap year
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Accepting a donation from the Performing Arts Center director, Kristen Gerd-
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the photo are the Senior Ensemble students at the Performing Arts Center in
Glandorf. The donation were the proceeds from the winter dance and family
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