Paulding Progress January 1, 2014

4-Hers on a mission to
recruit new members

By JIM LANGHAM
Feature Writer
Experienced 4-H members in the county
have been visiting elementary schools to pres-
ent the mission of the organization and en-
courage young students to enroll in 4-H.
According to 4-H program assistant Staci
Hiler, older 4-H members have been visiting
mainly third grade classes around the county
explaining the meaning and mission of 4-H
and giving instruction to students how to join
a club close to them.
The only exception is Divine Mercy School
in Payne where the presentation is made to the
entire school.
Those schools being visited include
Paulding Elementary, Grover Hill Elementary,
Payne Elementary, Antwerp and Oakwood,
said Hiler.
Hiler said that those members mainly in-
volved include junior leaders, camp coun-
selors and members of the junior fair board.
They do science-related activities with the
students in the classroom to introduce them to
4-H, said Hiler.
Most popular is a presentation titled
Science on a Stick, Hiler said.
4-H guides young people to grow and be-
come responsible, skilled adults. The organiza-
tion offers over 200 different projects that en-
gage youth in new learning opportunities,
said Hiler. It gives youth the chance to meet
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DEFIANCE The
Defiance Post of the Ohio
Highway Patrol is investigat-
ing a one-vehicle fatal crash
that occurred Friday evening
on the Defiance-Paulding
County Line Road.
Dead is Sylvester D.
Ankney, age 63, of Cecil.
According to troopers, the
crash occurred at about 9:09
p.m. Dec. 27 on the county
line (Township Road 8), about
one-half mile east of The
Bend Road (County Road
133).
Ankney was driving a 2007
Buick Rendezvous eastbound
when he traveled off the north
side of the road, overcorrected
and went back into the east-
bound lane. He then overcor-
rected again and traveled off
the north side of the road and
struck a ditch. The vehicle
then overturned several times.
Ankney was pronounced
dead at the scene. He was not
wearing a safety belt, accord-
ing to troopers.
It does not appear alcohol
and/or drugs played a role in
the crash. The incident re-
mains under investigation.
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The Paulding County Carnegie Library has a mitten tree located in the childrens department.
Scarves, hats and mittens were donated and delivered at Christmas. The mitten tree will be up
until the second week in January, said Sara Molitor, head of youth services.
By NANCY WHITAKER
Progress Staff Writer
PAULDING Christmas is
officially over for 2013, but
Paulding County was one of
the most generous counties
with many successful giving
projects.
The giving spirit begins
early in the county with sever-
al organizations, entities,
schools and churches partici-
pating.
Over at the Paulding
Carnegie Library, the annual
mitten tree was put up and do-
nations of scarves, mittens
and gloves were received.
Sara Molitor, head of youth
services, said that gloves and
mittens were distributed to
WIC and to Head Start.
Molitor said, This year the
bookmobile had them on the
bus and people could get a
pair when they stopped to get
a book. We still have the tree
up and plan on leaving it in
place until at least the second
week in January.
Approximately 60 individ-
uals received gloves, mittens
and scarves from the mitten
tree.
Over at the Twin Oaks
Church in Oakwood, the
Christmas Elf Project just fin-
ished up their 18th year of
giving. Trees with names
were placed at the State Bank
and the Cooper Library in
Oakwood. A total of 29 differ-
ent families with a total of 59
children were assisted. A
Christmas dinner was also
held where recipients could
dine on turkey and all the
trimmings.
Grace McClure, who has
helped head up the Christmas
Elf Project for the past four
years, said that in addition to
gift cards, toys and other gifts,
that families received a fruit
clothes basket.
Boy Scouts also assisted
with cleaning up after the din-
ner and in packing the fruit
baskets.
McClure said, My 8-year-
old grandchild also helped us
this year and said, This has
taught me that the real mean-
ing of Christmas is not me re-
ceiving gifts, but in giving.
The annual TGIF (Thank
God Its Free) giveaway was
held Saturday, Dec. 7 at the
extension building at the fair-
grounds. Vicki Kadesch and
Sue Wannemacher of the
Paulding United Methodist
Church have been doing this
event for the past 13 years.
This year, between 400-600
people were served.
Kadesch and Wannemacher
said that they were thankful
for the many volunteers who
came out to help. Wanne -
macher said that things went
very well and that the event
was very organized this year.
Various businesses also do-
nated gift cards, which were
very much appreciated by
TGIF. Items left over were
boxed, picked up and taken to
Goodwill in Defiance.
The Christmas For Kids
project by radio station
WDFM has now completed
its 19th year in collecting toys
and money to make sure area
kids have a Christmas to re-
See SPIRIT, page 2A
Jim Langham/Paulding County Progress
Teams of 4-H leaders recently visited the county grade schools to recruit young students for 4-H.
One of those teams consisted of Matthew Klopfenstein, Arlen Stoller, Sylvia Young and Alec Kuhn.
See RECRUIT, page 2A
See CRASH, page 2A
Two injured in crash
ANTWERP Two Paul -
ding County men were in-
jured, one seriously, following
a two-vehicle motor vehicle
crash on Sunday afternoon
south of Antwerp.
The Ohio State Highway
Patrols Van Wert Post is in-
vestigating an injury crash that
occurred at 3:13 p.m. Dec. 29
on Ohio 49 at County Road
162 in Carryall Township,
Paulding County.
A 1995 Ford F-150 pickup
truck, driven by Jack DeLong,
age 62, of Cecil, was stopped
facing westbound on County
Road 162 at 49. A 2002 Ford
F-250 pickup, driven by Drew
Taylor, age 20, of Antwerp,
was southbound 49.
According to troopers,
DeLong failed to yield to
Taylor and proceeded west-
bound on 162, attempting to
cross 49. The pickup trucks
collided and went off the
southwest side of the intersec-
tion. Taylors truck subse-
quently struck a utility pole,
breaking it off.
Both vehicles were disabled
after coming to rest in a field.
DeLong was not wearing a
seat belt at the time of the
crash. His injuries could have
been minimized by wearing a
properly adjusted seatbelt,
troopers said. Taylor was
wearing his seat belt, which
One-vehicle crash
claims Cecil man
new friends, be involved in
school activities along with
being able to have fun at the
Paulding County Fair and 4-
H Camp.
The 4-H Youth
Development Program is
much more than a club, con-
tinued Hiler. It is a new op-
portunity for youth to grow
and develop by using the four
Hs: head, heart, hands and
health.
Hiler said that 4-H has two
different kinds of member-
ship. Cloverbuds are youths
that are at least 5 years old
and in kindergarten who par-
ticipate in a group project
each year with their clubs.
The second type is traditional
membership; youths who
must be at least 8 years old
and in the third grade.
Hiler noted that projects
member.
Announcer Rick Small does
live broadcasts beginning the
first week in November until
Christmas to raise money and
toy donations for kids. Becky
Michaels, of Paulding
NOCAC, helps Small in
Paulding County and works
tirelessly picking up donations
and making sure things run
smooth.
This year, said Small,
Christmas For Kids in the six
different counties raised ap-
proximately $245,000 in cash
and received many, many toy
donations.
He thanked Michaels for
her help, and both Michaels
and Small thanked Paulding
County Sheriff Jason Landers
and his officers for all their as-
sistance. Michaels said, The
sheriffs office picked up toys
and were very, very support-
ive in letting items be stored in
their facility. They all have big
hearts.
Small told about a live
drive broadcast on one of the
coldest days of the year. He
said, It was so cold and we
were broadcasting live on the
square in Paulding. In fact, we
were almost freezing. But,
generous thoughtful people
brought us hot chocolate and
coffee, Susies Bakery
brought us donuts and Past
Time Caf brought us sand-
wiches. Paulding County was
as strong in giving as they
come.
Small also issued his appre-
ciation to the schools, the
Marines and ABATE
Motorcycle Club for their help
and donations.
Michaels added, In
Paulding County, 513 chil-
dren, 68 senior citizens and 20
mentally challenged people
were assisted. A total of 258
food gift cards and 150 hams
were distributed.
Michaels and Small both
said, Paulding County is one
of the most generous counties
and really steps up to take care
of their kids at Christmas.
DenHerder Funeral Home,
an exclusive certified Veterans
and Family Memorial Care
Provider, participated in its
sixth annual Christmas
Stockings for Soldiers initia-
tive. This is a program to fill a
stocking for a soldier. At the
end of October, DenHerders
had stockings available to
pick up and fill.
Jack DenHerder said, This
year we sent out 350 filled
2A - Paulding County Progress Wednesday, January 1, 2014
By JOE SHOUSE
Correspondent
PAYNE Bids for a new ambulance, cable
television evaluation continues and the new
rate for motor vehicle accidents involving
HAZMAT was set at the recent Payne Village
Council meeting held Monday, Dec. 23.
The village received two bids for the pur-
chase of an ambulance from RSVP Toledo and
Life Star Rescue in VanWert. The Life Star
Rescue bid for a 2011 model came in at
$132,000 with a trade in value of $17,000 for
the older vehicle leaving a balance of
$115,000 as the final cost.
A motion was made and approved to table
the purchase until officials have the opportuni-
ty to examine the vehicle.
Mayor Terry Smith updated council con-
cerning the possible takeover of the local cable
system by Time Warner. It is still in the eval-
uation stages and we may not get an answer
until mid-January, said Smith. Current cable
operation, Nuwave planned to cease operation
Jan. 1.
EMS director Jamie Mansfield reported that
the new rate of $225 per hour will be set for
vehicle accidents requiring the response of the
fire engine.
A motion was made and approved to accept
the new rate of $140 per hour for the village
solicitor.
A motion also approved to accept the one
percent billing rate increase by the billing
company MBI.
The motion to suspend the rules for
Resolution 2013GG was passed followed by
the motion to accept the resolution approving
temporary appropriations beginning Jan. 1,
2014 and lasting until permanent appropria-
tions have been adopted.
Residents were reminded when having addi-
tional refuse items for pickup to call Werlor
Waste Control and make arrangements.
At the close of the meeting Smith recog-
nized outgoing council member, Eric Gross,
for his service to the community of Payne by
serving as a council member the past four
years.
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Continued from Page 1A
COLUMBUS Influenza
activity is on the rise in Ohio
and the Ohio Department of
Health (ODH) is encouraging
Ohioans to get their influenza
vaccine.
Although Ohio is currently
experiencing minimal influen-
za-like illness activity com-
pared to what is being seen in
other parts of the country,
there are signs that activity in
the state is increasing. So far
this flu season, 338 influenza-
associated hospitalizations
have been reported to ODH,
primarily in northeast Ohio.
The flu virus will be less
likely to spread if more people
are vaccinated, said ODH di-
rector, Dr. Ted Wymyslo.
Immunization has proven to
be the safest and most effec-
tive way to fight the flu so I
encourage all Ohioans to get
vaccinated..
In Ohio, as in the rest of the
country, most of the flu circu-
lating now is H1N1, which
disproportionately affects
young and middle-aged
adults. However, seasonal flu
viruses may become more
prominent as the season con-
tinues. This years vaccine
contains both H1N1 and sea-
sonal flu strains so those who
become immunized will have
an increased degree of protec-
tion against multiple kinds of
flu.
While pandemic H1N1 flu
has an unusually strong im-
pact on teenagers and young
adults, those at highest risk for
complications from seasonal
flu including children 6
months and younger, pregnant
women, people with chronic
medical conditions and the
elderly should also remem-
ber the importance of protect-
ing themselves. Healthcare
workers and caretakers of
young children and the elderly
are also encouraged to get
vaccinated.
While vaccine provides the
greatest protection against the
flu, other effective measures
include: washing hands fre-
quently, or using alcohol-
based hand sanitizer; covering
coughs and sneezes with tis-
sues, or coughing or sneezing
into elbows; avoiding touch-
ing eyes, nose and mouth; and
staying home when sick and
until fever-free for 24 hours
without using fever-reducing
medication.
Flu vaccine is available at
most healthcare providers of-
fices, local health departments
and retail pharmacy chains.
For more information on in-
fluenza, including where to
find vaccine, visit
www.odh.ohio.gov.
49 remained closed between
Road 162 and Ohio 111 due to
the utility wires hanging low
over the roadway. Frontier
Communication was making
repairs and Ohio Department
of Transportation personnel
posted road closed signs tem-
porarily redirecting traffic.
Assisting at the scene were
the Paulding County Sheriffs
Office, Antwerp Fire Depart-
ment and EMS, Parkview
Samaritan LifeFlight, Gid -
eons Towing & Recovery and
R&O Wrecker Service.
helped to minimize his in-
juries.
DeLong was subsequently
transported from the crash
scene by Samaritan LifeFlight
to Parkview Regional Hos pital
in Fort Wayne, where he is
currently listed as stable.
Taylor refused treatment of
minor injuries and was re-
leased by on-scene medical
personnel.
Alcohol is believed to be a
factor in the crash and the in-
vestigation is ongoing.
On Sunday evening, Ohio
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Payne receives ambulance bids
stockings. They were sent to
Africa, Afghanistan and
Germany.
We also do stockings for
female soldiers with a lot of
personal items in them. Plus,
we have even done stockings
for canines.
The stockings are packed
four in a box and a letter is
placed in each one. Barb, of
the Paulding Post Office,
works with DenHerder on
postage and customs applica-
tions to make sure the stock-
ings arrive at their destination
in time for Christmas.
There is a certain criteria
of what you can send over-
seas, said DenHerder.
However, everything is ap-
preciated.
DenHerders also collects
cell phones and sends them to
a company that fixes and adds
minutes to them to be sent to
military personnel to use.
DenHerder Funeral Home
will take old cell phones
every day and they are put in
a box and sent out about every
three months.
Those who have an old cell
phone and want to get rid of it
should consider dropping it
off at DenHerders to be used
by a soldier.
Thank you to all the organ-
izations, churches, and indi-
viduals who helped in making
sure Paulding County had a
bright Christmas.
Bill Sherry/Paulding County Progress
Lets decorate a cupcake, plenty of frosting and then I will eat it. Several students at the
Grover Hill Elementary School participated in the after school Kidzone program on Dec. 18.
The program was a Happy Birthday, Jesus party. The children from grades kindergarten
through six heard the birth of Jesus story and the story of the candy cane, sang Christmas
songs and decorated a cupcake for their snack. Kidzone is an afterschool Bible Study
Interaction Group that is led by the Eastern Paulding County Ministerial Association. The
Oakwood Elementary School also has an afterschool Kidzone program that is led by volun-
teers and the ministerial association. The Payne Ministerial Association plans to start their
version of a Kidzone activity at the Payne Elementary School in January 2015.
arent just for individuals who
live on a farm or have live-
stock. The organization offers
a variety of still projects that
include rockets, dogs, cats,
birds, art, cooking, grilling,
scrapbooking, cake decorat-
ing and many others. New
members enroll in 4-H now
through Feb. 1.
Those interested in joining
4-H are encouraged to contact
Hiler at the Paulding County
Extension Office at 419-399-
8225 or email her at
hiler.23@osu.edu. More de-
tails can also be found on the
Paulding County 4-H web site
a t
http://paulding.osu.edu/top-
ics/4-h-youth-development.
Join in the fun of 4-H and
start making memories that
will last for a lifetime, Hiler
said.
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n CRASH
Two injured in crash
Oakwood passes water
and sewer rate increases
By BILL SHERRY
Correspondent
OAKWOOD Oakwood
Village Council met Dec. 23,
in the village council cham-
bers, with all members pres-
ent.
Council unanimously voted
to adopt Ordinance #13-07
establishing new water and
sewer rates and shutoff proce-
dures. The new water and
sewer rates will be based on
the number of occupants in a
dwelling and there is a month-
ly charge for unoccupied
dwellings.
The rates vary, based on the
number of occupants living in
a dwelling. An example of the
new water/sewer rate is; a
total of $56 per month for one
occupant and $83 per month
for four occupants. The rate
schedule is available at the
village office.
Metered water users shall
be charged a flat fee of $45
plus a rate of $3.50 per 1,000
gallons above the 5,000 gal-
lon minimum.
Metered sewer charges will
be a charge of $41 per busi-
ness per month, plus a rate of
$3.50 per 1,000 gallons above
the 5,000 gallons per billing
period.
Water and sewer rates will
be subject to a yearly increase
of 3 percent per year for the
next three years beginning in
January 2015.
The effective date of this
ordinance as stated in
Ordinance Section 6 is, This
ordinance will be in full force
and effect from and immedi-
ately after its passage.
Council also voted to sus-
pend the rules and declare an
emergency and passed
Ordinance #13-06, which es-
tablished appropriations for
2014 as follows: General
Fund appropriation,
$129,375.00; appropriated
from General Fund, Special
Revenue Fund, $277,732.82;
Debt Service Fund is included
in Sewer Fund; Construction
Fund, $34,475; Enterprise
Fund, $413,150; Trust and
Agency Funds, $7,200;
Special Assessment Funds,
$15,700. The grand total for
2014 is $877,632.82.
According to Fiscal Officer
Susan Barron, the actual ex-
penses for 2013 versus bud-
geted 2013 amounts will not
be available until the books
are closed for the year. This
information may be available
at the first council meeting in
January.
A motion was made and
unanimously approved by
council to adopt Resolution
#13-R-09 authorizing the
transfer of funds from the
General Fund to the Police
Fund in the amount of
$35,000.
Police Chief Mark Figert
informed council that the
EMS has a shortage of EMTs
running during the day, be-
cause two EMTs have full-
time jobs. He also reported
that all the coordinators in the
county have started meeting
and all have a shortage of vol-
unteers and are all having the
same problem of keeping
squads covered. The Paulding
County EMS coordinators are
meeting again on Jan. 7 in an
effort to figure out a solution
for personnel to cover EMS
activity.
Figert provided council
with the November police
calls. They are as follows:
fight (1), prowler (1), assist
EMS (4), motor vehicle acci-
dent (1), keys locked in vehi-
cle (2), open door or window
(1), fire (1), alarm (2), 911
hang up (2), passing bad
checks (1), personal service
(1), telephone harassment (1),
unclassified criminal com-
plaint (3), unruly juvenile (1)
and keep the peace (1). A total
of 23 incidents were reported
and cleared for the month of
November.
Fire Chief Kenny Thomas
informed members that fire
truck 38 is in service.
Council voted unanimously
to pay the insurance for the
village employees at the cur-
rent rate and extend the limits
set until the first meeting in
March when a final decision
can be made.
Mayor Erhard Bud
Henke and council members
gave special thanks to Phil
Stucky for his years of service
on council.
Members voted to have
Henke sign a consulting
agreement with TrailBlazers
for the Natural Gas
Distribution refinancing.
Council voted unanimously
to give a year-end bonus to
village employees, Mark,
John and Ronnie.
A special organizational
meeting was set for 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 6.
The next regular council
meeting is scheduled for 6:30
p.m. Jan. 13.
One-vehicle crash
claims Cecil man
Ohio Department of Health warns
that flu activity in Ohio is increasing
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JAMES
SMILEY
1923-2013
PAULDING James D.
Smiley, age 90, died Monday,
Dec. 23 at CHP Inpatient
Hospice, Defiance.
He was
born Sept.
3, 1923 in
Indianapo-
lis, the son
of Wilford
Bill and
A r z u l a
( P a t e )
S mi l e y.
He married Phyllis Ann Col-
ley, who preceded him in
death on Feb. 14, 1972. Dur-
ing World War II, he served
as a member of the U.S.
Army, 147th Engineers Bat-
talion participating in the D
Day Invasion of Omaha
Beach. He was owner/opera-
tor of 637 Auto Repair and
Towing Service, and previ-
ously employed by the for-
mer VN Holderman Road
Contracting. He was a mem-
ber of the VFW Post #587.
Jim is survived by two chil-
dren, Gerald (Jaynne) Smiley,
Paulding, and Jeanie (Randy)
Gay, Peachtree City, Ga.; and
four grandchildren, Andrew
Smiley, Audrey Smiley, Jessica
Gay and Jenna Gay.
He was preceded in death by
his parents; wife; and two sis-
ters, Mabel Conklin and Edith
Sanders.
Funeral services were con-
ducted Saturday, Dec. 28 at
Den Herder Funeral Home,
Paulding, with Pastor Drew
Gardner officiating. Burial was
in Live Oak Cemetery with
military rites accorded by
VFW Post #587.
Donations may be made to
Disabled American Veterans or
Community Health Profession-
als Hospice.
Online condolences may be
sent to www.denherderfh.com.
SALLY DAVIS
1933-2013
PAYNE Sally Joan Davis,
80, of Payne, passed away
Thursday, Dec. 26 at The Gar-
dens of Paulding.
Sally was born March 3,
1933 in
Decatur,
Ind., a
daughter
of the late
M a r i e
Christine
(Gehrig)
and Fred-
erick Clifford Ahr. She was an
accounting clerk at Navistar
and farmed with her husband,
Russell Dean, for many
years. They were married April
13, 1952 until his passing Dec.
29, 2005. Sally was a mem-
ber of Payne Church of Christ
and Fairway Christian
Church, Lady Lake, Fla. and
the Hesperian Chapter of the
Eastern Star. Sally was very
active in her community, ded-
icating many years to the
Paulding County Hospital
Board of Trustees and starting
the Payne Branch Library.
She will be fondly remem-
bered by her children, James
(Bobbi) Davis of Monon, Ind.
and Laura (Dennis) Cottrell
of Payne; a brother, Donald
Ahr of Fort Wayne; six
grandchildren; and 16 great-
grandchildren.
Also preceding Sally in
death were her siblings,
Robert, James, Edwin and
Mary Jane Ahr.
Services were held Monday,
Dec. 30 at Payne Church of
Christ. She was laid to rest at
Lehman Cemetery. Dooley
Funeral Home, Payne, was in
charge of arrangements.
Memorials are to the
church, Payne Branch Library
or Monon Theater Preserva-
tion.
Condolences and fond mem-
ories may be shared at
www.dooleyfuneralhome.com
SYLVESTER
ANKNEY JR.
CECIL Sylvester D.
Ankney Jr., 63, of Cecil, died
Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, in an
automobile accident on the
Defiance-Paulding County
Line Road. Arrangements are
pending at Lawson-Roessner
Funeral Home, Defiance.
LARRY
HOOVER
1935-2013
ANTWERP Larry
Hoover, 78, of Antwerp, died
Friday, Dec. 27 at Vancerest
of Antwerp..
MAXINE REINHART
1921-2013
PAYNE Maxine R. Rein-
hart, age 92, died Friday, Dec.
27 at the Vancrest of
Antwerp.
She was
born June
9, 1921 in
Paul di ng
Co u n t y,
the daugh-
ter of
Harry R.
and Madge Belle (Stouffer)
Smith. On Dec. 2, 1940, she
married Howard O. Reinhart,
who preceded her in death on
March 15, 1985. She was a
member of Divine Mercy
Catholic Church, the Altar
Rosary Society and the Little
Flower Study Club, Payne.
She retired from the former
Cassels Jewelry Store of
Paulding. She formerly did
domestic cleaning and was a
custodian at Paulding Ele-
mentary School.
She is survived by three
sons, Richard (Alyce) Rein-
hart, Paulding, Doug (Beth)
Reinhart, Onalaska, Wis., and
David (Linda) Reinhart,
Bryan; a daughter, Donna
(Steve) Crowley, Payne; a sis-
ter, Juleah Sinn, Paulding;
seven grandchildren; 10 great-
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The Amish Cook
By: Lovina Eicher
Although we never know
what God has in store for us,
December always brings back
sad memories when our family
left on a trip for the weekend
and by Sunday evening word
came that my grandpa had died.
It was a sad Christmas for
Grandma and the rest of the
family of 14 married children
and families.
Also, I remember holiday
gatherings which always
seemed so enjoyable at
Grandpas. It just never seemed
the same at the gatherings after
he was gone. But since my dad
is gone, our family gathering
has also ended at this time of
year. We now have our family
to look forward to at holiday
time.
Here is a holiday recipe:
PEANUTTY SQUARES
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup peanuts
2 cups marshmallow crme
4 cups Cheerios
1 stick margarine
Melt together peanut butter,
peanuts, marshmallow crme
and margarine. When blended
together, add to Cheerios with
one cup of brown sugar. Press
into a buttered 9x13-inch pan,
allow to cool, and cut into
squares.
DECEMBER 1993
We had a white 1993 Christ-
mas. Looks a beautiful winter
scene. The days are shorter at
this time of year. The days start
early just like usual and during
the winter months the days start
in the dark. The livestock are
fed and the cows milked and
then breakfast ate, before every-
one leaves for their place of
work. The girls were glad to
have a three-day break from the
sewing factory.
Lots of family gatherings at
this time of year. Our Christmas
family gathering was held Sun-
day, the day after Christmas
with a perfect attendance.
Everyone (32 in all) were seated
to a long table for breakfast,
around 7 a.m. Frying eggs for
32 was enjoyable!
The meal consisted of fried
eggs, fried potatoes, bacon,
toast, cottage cheese, various
kinds of cereals, orange and
grape juice, coffee, plus all of
those holiday baked items
served at this time of year.
After breakfast, the dishes
were washed and the house put
back in order. Then gifts were
exchanged and how exciting to
see the 15 grandchildren un-
wrapping their gifts. Verena had
By Kevin Williams
Amish Cook editor
Due to slow mail delivery,
Lovinas column did not arrive
in time for publication this
week. But since this is a season
of reflection and renewal, I
thought this would be a good
time to go back into the archives
and rerun two Amish Cook hol-
iday columns from years past.
The first column is from
1991, the second 1993. Wow,
how life has changed since
then!
Personally, this period repre-
sented one of the happiest peri-
ods of my life. When youre in
your early 20s is there really
much not to be happy about?
And Old Order Amish culture
was in the twilight of its agrar-
ian isolation. Amish culture, as
much as it attempts to slow
down the march of technology
and and preserve family and
faith, has also changed a lot. So
lets savor the season and enjoy
these two journeys back to a
simpler time.
For those new to the column,
it was written by Elizabeth
Coblentz from 1991-2002. One
of her daughters, Lovina Eicher,
has written it since, Their writ-
ing styles are similar. Elizabeth
pioneered a very accessible,
straightforward voice.
By Elizabeth Coblentz
DECEMBER 1991
Well, Im searching my brain,
trying to think what would log-
ically be the next thing I could
write about.
The holidays are in store for
us, especially now that Decem-
ber appears on the calendar.
Snow permitting, sleigh rides
are enjoyed this time of year.
Families are busy making plans
for their holiday gatherings. All
kinds of baking and candy mak-
ing takes place and lots of these
goodies are passed out to fam-
ily, friends, and neighbors and,
also, to the ones in need of pres-
ents increases the excitement of
children and even adults at gath-
erings.
The children enjoy meeting
Santa with his treats, while
shopping with the businesses
with their music, traditional
lights, and trimmings.
Its a special time of year to
always look forward to the hol-
idays.
several guessing contest games:
one for the adults and one for
the children which useful gifts
were presented.
A stuffed turkey was put into
our new cookstove oven at 4:30
a.m. for the noon meal. So it
was done by early morning.
Dinner was served at 11:30 a.m.
The New Years Song was sung
several times throughout the
day.
In the afternoon, a cheese ball
and a variety of crackers, veg-
etables, and chips and all kind
of Christmas goodies were set
out to feast on which took care
of the evening meal. A nice, en-
joyable day which is history for
1993.
We spent Christmas Day at
home resting, as to have our
family gathering the next day.
Joes and Lovinas attended his
family gathering on Christmas
Day and Emma also attended a
gathering.
In the evening, Susan attend-
ing the young folks Christmas
gift exchange holiday gathering,
where supper was also served
and later they had their ex-
change. Susan was pleased for
the gift she received from the
one who had her name in the
exchange.
Happy holidays to all out
there!
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Monument Display on Site
Pre-Arrangement Specialists
19c1
Public Notice
This is to make Public Notice
that there is to be no
trespassing, dumping, hunting
or cutting of trees on the
property known as Pleasant
Valley, situated in Benton
Township, section 16,
Paulding County, OH.
Violators will be
prosecuted to the fullest
extent of the law.
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Paulding SWCDs
annual tree seedling,
nature sale begins
PAULDING It may be cold
outside, but lets think spring.
The Paulding Soil & Water
Conservation District (SWCD)
is now taking orders. Orders are
open to the public, and will be
accepted until March 31.
This year, the Paulding
SWCD is proud to announce
some new additions along with
the good old trees:
American Arborvitae, East-
ern Red Cedar, Colorado Blue
Spruce, Norway Spruce,
Eastern White Pine, Red
Oak, White Oak, Walnut, Sugar
Maple, Red Maple,
White Flowering Dogwood,
Red Osier Dogwood, Highbush
Cranberry, Black Cherry,
Forsythia, Red Bud, Lilac,
Pin Oak and Sycamore.
New specialty and bun-
dles:
Domestic Apple Tree 12-
18 (pack of 5)
Ohio Buckeye 12-18
Red Canadice Grapes (2-
year-old plant)
Regent Serviceberry 12-
18 (pack of 5)
Value Bundle: 25 Ameri-
can Arborvitae, 25 Norway
Spruce, 25 White Oak, 25
Sycamore
Specialty Bundle: 5 Do-
mestic Apple Trees, 5 Red
Canadice Grapes, 5 Regent Ser-
viceberry
Quantity discounts are avail-
able. Anyone looking for a
species not listed or for large
quantity orders should contact
the Paulding SWCD office for
assistance.
There are several options for
placing an order:
Visit Paulding SWCD of-
fice located at 503 Fairground
Drive, Paulding.
Visit the Paulding SWCD
website at www.pauld-
ingswcd.org for pictures and a
printable order form.
Email paulding@pauld-
ingswcd.org.
Call 419-399-4771 and re-
quest a form be mailed to you.
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:
PRECIPITATION
24-HOUR AMOUNTS Snow/Ice on
DATE HIGH LOW Rain-Melted snow Snow-Ice the ground
Dec. 24 29 7 -0- -0- -0-
Dec. 25 20 6 -0- -0- -0-
Dec. 26 28 19 0.01 -0- -0-
Dec. 27 33 22 -0- -0- -0-
Dec. 28 42 28 -0- -0- -0-
Dec. 29 49 32 -0- -0- -0-
Dec. 30 46 21 -0- -0- -0-
grandchildren and a great-
great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; husband;
grandchild, Kathleen R. Crow-
ley; a brother, Richard Smith;
and two sisters, Helen Rager
and Donna Crone.
A Mass of Christian Burial
will be conducted 10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 2 at Divine
Mercy Catholic Parish, Payne.
There will be no visitation. Den
Herder Funeral Home, Pauld-
ing, is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family
requests donations made to
Masses or Vancrest of Antwerp
Activity Fund.
Online condolences may be
sent to www.denherderfh.com.
Saturday, Jan. 4
Family movie Day
GROVER HILL The
Grover Hill Zion United
Methodist Church will be
having a free family movie
day at 2 p.m., Saturday Jan. 4.
Free popcorn and pop will
be available. Everyone is
welcome to come and enjoy
an exciting new animated
movie release. The church is
located at 204 South Harrison
Street in Grover Hill.
Police Report
See POLICE, page 5A
County Court
Property Transfers
Sheriffs Report
Common Pleas
The term et al. refers to and oth-
ers; et vir., and husband; et ux., and
wife.
Brown Township
Cooper Hatchery Inc. to
Mark A. and Jennifer M. Van-
cleve; Sec. 9, 2 acres. Warranty
deed.
Carryall Township
Kim R. Cottrell to Kevin M.
and Christina M. Timbrook;
Sec. 11, 2.18 acres. Warranty
deed.
Crane Township
Kenneth D. Klender, dec. to
Sandra J. and Kerry L. Knuth;
Sec. 28, 80 acres; Sec. 29,
53.24 acres and Sec. 33, 40
acres. Affidavit.
Eric C. Hart by Sheriff to
Bank of America, N.A.; Sec.
28, 5.06 acres. Sheriffs deed.
Latty Township
Jeremy S. and Mandy Whit-
man to Marc D. Ryan; Sec. 16,
0.998 acre. Warranty deed.
Paulding Township
Philip Allan Johanns, et al. to
Stacie L. Peters; Sec. 5, 155
acres and 124.91 acres; Sec. 6,
81.21 acres and Sec. 9, 80
acres. Quit claim deed.
Brett A. and Sara E. Johanns
to Stacie L. Peters; Sec. 5,
5.001 acres. Quit claim deed.
Stacie L. Peters to Philip
Allan Johanns; Sec. 9, 63 acres.
Quit claim deed.
Stacie L. Peters to Richard
L. and Jacqueline Johanns;
Sec. 5, 60.477 acres and 4.154
Stacie L. Peters to Janet Ann
Stump; Sec. 5, 63 acres. Quit
claim deed.
Stacie L. Peters to Gary R.
and Pam Johanns; Sec. 6, 63
Stacie L. Peters to Con-
stance Jeanne Smith; Sec. 5,
63 acres. Quit claim deed.
Stacie L. Peters to Carol
Ellen and Douglas Holland;
Sec. 5, 44.79 acres and Sec.
6, 18.21 acres. Quit claim
deed.
Stacie L. Peters to Barbara
Marie King; Sec. 5, 45.467
acres and Sec. 9, 17.533
Stacie L. Peters to Brett A.
and Sara E. Johanns; Sec. 5,
5.001 acres. Quit claim deed.
Washington Township
Guy E. and Linda L. Miller
to Guy E. and Linda L.
Miller; Sec. 35, 73.274 acres.
Warranty deed.
Antwerp Village
William S. Bricker to
Mowery Investments LLC;
Lots 42 and 43, Daggetts
First Addition, 0.206 acre.
Warranty deed.
Sara Maxwell and James
P.E. Maxwell to Megan E.
Martenies; Lots 23 and 24,
Kaufman Addition, 0.298
acre. Warranty deed.
Darrick S. and Terry L.
Brown to Erma Smith; Lot
16, Jones Addition and half
canal bed, 0.27 acre and Lot
15 and half canal bed, 0.18
acre. Warranty deed.
Paulding Village
Karl M. Burtch to Karl M.
Burtch Life Estate, et al.; Lots
50 and 51, 0.21 acre. Quit
claim deed.
Rhonda L. Bakle, trustee to
True Grit LLC; Lot 3,
Cullens Addition, 0.2 acre.
Warranty deed.
Phyllis I. Hawkey to Phyl-
lis I. Hawkey Life Estate et
al.; Lot 1, Schultz Addition,
0.24 acre. Quit claim deed.
Civil Docket
The term et al. refers to and others; et vir., and hus-
band; et ux., and wife.
Bobby L. Evans, Defiance vs. Britany M.
Moore, Oakwood. Divorce.
The State Bank and Trust Company, Defi-
ance vs. Nancy Lee Donley and her unknown
spouse if any, Oakwood and Paulding County
Treasurer, Paulding. Foreclosures.
First Federal Bank of the Midwest, Defi-
ance vs. Sean W. Sprouse and his unknown
spouse if any, Oakwood and April L. Sprouse
and her unknown spouse if any, address un-
available and Paulding County Commission-
ers, Paulding and Capital One Bank (USA)
N.A., Columbus and William S. Bricker DDS,
Inc., Antwerp and Paulding County Treasurer,
Paulding. Foreclosures.
Marriage Licenses
Leslie John Guelde, 51, Paulding, laborer
and Kimberly Marie Hogans, 49, Paulding,
homemaker. Parents are Herman Guelde and
Jean Webb; and Karl T. Wilhelm and Beryl
Steele.
Dale Kevin Smalley, 60, Haviland, 51, la-
borer and Kelly Lynn Olsen, 47, Haviland, of-
fice manager. Parents are Robert Dale Smalley
and Bruxie Ann Hicks; and Charles F. Ginter
and Joyce Winter.
Administration Docket
None.
Criminal Docket
Robert A. Iler, age unavailable, Defiance,
was sentenced recently, having previously
been found guilty of theft (F5). He was or-
dered to serve three years community control
sanctions on standard conditions plus 30 days
jail with work release if qualified, comply
with drug and alcohol restrictions, submit to
random tests, maintain employment, pay
$600.59 costs including $404.59 restitution to
victim.
Abbie L. Holton, 24, of Oakwood, had a
warrant on indictment and an alert for her ar-
rest issued following an indictment alleging
forgery (F5) and an inability to make contact
with her.
Civil Docket:
Credit Adjustments Inc., Defiance vs.
Dennis Marvin, Oakwood. Money only,
satisfied.
Tidewater Finance Company, Virginia
Beach, Va. vs. Scott Hartsock, Payne and
Julie Hartsock, aka Streets, aka Stant,
Payne. Money only, satisfied.
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, Mesa,
Ariz. vs. Randy Tressler, Paulding.
Money only, case stayed in bankruptcy.
Discover Bank, Hebron, Ky. vs.
Daniel L. Jones, Antwerp. Other action,
dismissed.
Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC,
Norfolk, Va. vs. Lynette Detray, Pauld-
ing. Other action, stayed in bankruptcy.
Glenbrook Credit Acceptance Co.,
Cincinnati vs. Chester L. Wesley Jr.,
Payne. Other action, satisfied.
CBCS, Columbus vs. Chad A. Car-
penter, Grover Hill. Other action, satis-
fied.
Van Wert County Hospital, Van Wert
vs. Zachary Martinez, Oakwood. Other
action, judgment for the plaintiff in the
sum of $2,748.03.
Sarah J. Mowery DDS Inc., Antwerp
vs. Nick M. White, Paulding. Small
claims, satisfied.
Citibank N.A., Sioux Falls, S.D. vs.
John A. Doster, Scott. Other action,
judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of
$1,773.79.
Criminal Docket:
Jeremy E. Barnes, Grover Hill, disor-
derly conduct; $150 fine, $95 costs, both
taken from bond.
Christy N. Mobley, Grover Hill, disor-
derly conduct; $150 fine, $120 costs; no
unlawful contact with victim, repay
Court appointed attorney fees.
Richard T. Stacey, Cecil, theft of
firearm; preliminary hearing held, case
bound over to Common Pleas Court.
Richard T. Stacey, Cecil, having
weapons on disability; preliminary hear-
ing held, case bound over to Common
Pleas Court.
Richard T. Stacey, Cecil, theft of pre-
scription pills; preliminary hearing held,
case bound over to Common Pleas
Court.
Richard T. Stacey, Cecil, assault; case
dismissed without prejudice upon a mo-
tion of State, costs waived.
Richard T. Stacey, Cecil, aggravated
menacing; dismissed per State without
prejudice, costs waived.
Ronald P. Garrity, Paulding, disorderly
conduct; $100 fine, $117.50 costs.
Angela K. Sproul, Paulding, disor-
derly conduct; $150 fine, $120 costs; 20
hours community service in lieu of fine
permissible if completed within six
months.
Traffic Docket:
Ashley D. Bish, Noblesville, Ind.,
84/65 speed; $43 fine, $85 costs.
Edward A. Hill, Defiance, 80/65
speed; $43 fine, $85 costs.
Nicole Marie Goings, Oakwood, seat
belt; $30 fine, $47 costs.
James S. Hiltner, Continental, seat
Alyssa R. Mann, Archbold, 77/65
Bhudinder Aulakh, Brampton, Ont.,
63/55 speed; $100 fine, $95 costs, pay
all by Feb. 28 or amount increased by
30% and turned over for collection.
James A. Babel, Commerce Township,
Mich., $33 fine, $85 costs.
Kyle J. Beech, Van Wert, OVI/under
influence, $375 fine, $120 costs, pay $60
monthly, pay all by June 27 or matter
turned in for collection, three days jail,
six-month license suspension; may at-
tend DIP program in lieu of jail, ALS va-
cated, community control ordered,
evaluation at Westwood, 15 hours com-
munity service, 177 days jail reserved.
Kyle J. Beech, Van Wert, left of center;
dismissed at States request.
Kyle J. Beech, Van Wert, seat belt; dis-
missed at States request.
Justin B. Pompey, Indianapolis, 78/65
Lisa Carlin, Northwood, 85/65 speed;
$40 fine, $83 costs.
Timothy J. Bowers, Defiance, 82/65
Thomas A. Niccum, Wabash, Ind., seat
L.C. Smith Jr., Detroit, 75/65 speed;
Joanne L. Hollerbach, Rossford, 80/65
Jenifer Jo Flynn, Van Wert, 66/55
Chad M. Cranor, Cleveland, 79/65
Joseph Harold Durre, Spencer, Ind.,
68/55 speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.
Larry L. Fast, Grover Hill, seat belt;
Cynthia L. Hayden, Florissant, Mo.,
all by Jan. 6 or appear in Court.
William E. Reid Jr., Phillipsburg,
74/55 speed; defendant paid ticket, re-
lease OL sent to defendant and BMV.
Samuel H. Frohman, Miami Beach,
all by March 28.
Samuel H. Frohman, Miami Beach,
driving without a license; dismissed.
Cynthia L. Morningstar, Payne,
OVI/under influence; $500 fine, $165
costs, pay $50 monthly, pay all by June
27 or matter sent for collections, three
days jail, six-month license suspension;
ALS vacated, community control or-
dered, reimburse counsel fees, 20 hours
community service, to be fingerprinted,
177 days jail reserved.
Cynthia L. Morningstar, Payne,
OVI/breath high; dismissed at States re-
quest.
Cynthia L. Morningstar, Payne, left of
center; $100 fine, pay $50 monthly, pay
all by June 27 or matter sent for collec-
tion.
Cynthia L. Morningstar, Payne, seat
belt; dismissed at States request.
Richard P. Cyman, Fort Wayne, 80/65
Mahamud I. Yusuf, Manchester, Mo.,
failure to yield right of way; $53 fine,
$80 costs.
Pam Reese, Paulding, stop sign; $53
fine, $77 costs.
Carl E. Carey, Brookville, Ind., 65/55
Dustin A. Grubbs, Indianapolis, 75/65
Rebecca Ann McClure, Delphos, stop
sign; $53 fine, $77 costs.
Zachary D. Stallkamp, Paulding, fail-
ure to control; $68 fine, $77 costs.
Brock A. Williamson, Paulding, 66/55
ACCIDENTS:
Friday, Dec. 20
11:36 p.m. Pedro Ronuldo
Marroquin, 34, of Fort
Wayne, was cited for im-
proper backing following an
accident on Ohio 49 north of
Road 12 in Benton Township.
Reports say he backed a 2000
Toyota 4x4 pickup truck into
a 2011 Crown Victoria cruiser
owned by the Paulding
County Commissioners as it
was parked with the overhead
lights in operation. Damage
to both vehicles was minor.
No injuries were noted.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
6:32 a.m. Hannah F. Baker,
19, of Oakwood, was cited
for failure to control follow-
ing a single-vehicle accident
on Road 209 north of Road
140 in Brown Township. She
was traveling south in a 2008
Toyota Scion, when reports
say she fell asleep and veered
off the left side of the road
into a ditch and striking a cul-
vert. The car was disabled
and towed. Baker was taken
to Defiance Mercy Hospital
by Oakwood EMS for treat-
ment of possible injuries.
INCIDENTS:
Thursday, Dec. 19
3:52 p.m. A dog complaint
was registered from North
Maple Street in Payne.
Friday, Dec. 20
6:18 a.m. A Paulding fire
unit responded to an alarm
about a pole fire on West
Wayne Street. They were on
the scene about 40 minutes.
8:07 a.m. A Blue Creek
Township resident of US 127
made a dog complaint.
12:46 p.m. Breaking and
entering of a barn was inves-
tigated on Road 166 in
Auglaize Township.
3:15 p.m. Dog complaint
came in from Dennis Street in
Paulding.
3:17 p.m. Deputies were
called for a domestic dispute
on Road 138 in Jackson
Township.
3:43 p.m. An Auglaize
Township resident of Road
168 reported someone shot
their cat.
6:02 p.m. Domestic com-
plaint was handled in Mel-
rose.
10:54 p.m. Van Wert
County Sheriffs office
alerted deputies to an acci-
dent on Ohio 49 north of
Road 12 in Benton Township.
Both Payne EMS units and
two fire units assisted at the
scene. One EMS transport
was made. No further infor-
mation was available.
11:36 p.m. A deputy also
arrived to assist at the scene
of the above accident.
11:48 p.m. Suspicious ve-
hicle was noted on US 127 in
Crane Township.
Saturday, Dec. 21
11:08 a.m. A backing acci-
dent which has occurred ear-
lier in Grover Hill was
reported.
12:26 p.m. A Brown Town-
ship resident of Road 177 re-
ported hearing loud explo-
sions.
4:01 p.m. Three Oakwood
fire units and their EMS re-
sponded to an electrical fire
in Latty Village. They were
there about 10 minutes.
Sunday, Dec. 22
3:39 a.m. Suspicious vehi-
cle was seen on Road 12 in
Washington Township.
4:23 a.m. A vehicle was
seen off the road along US
24s westbound lane in Crane
Township.
6:48 a.m. Fire alarm
sounded at the Oakwood
Church of Christ on Road
191 in Brown Township. A
responder said the building
was full of smoke. Three
Oakwood fire units were on
the scene more than 30 min-
utes.
12:48 p.m. Theft of a vehi-
cle from Payne was reported.
2:05 p.m. A Payne resident
reported a theft.
4:26 p.m. Theft complaint
was investigated on Road 116
in Jackson Township.
5:31 p.m. Vehicle theft was
looked into on Road 171 in
Brown Township.
7:21 p.m. A resident of
Road 71 in Paulding Town-
ship reported a theft.
11:35 p.m. Suspicious ve-
hicle was seen on Road 53 at
Road 230 in Crane Township.
Monday, Dec. 23
8:36 a.m. Theft and vandal-
ism was reported from Road
180 in Crane Township.
9:55 a.m. Deputies re-
sponded to a domestic distur-
bance in Oakwood.
11:17 a.m. A dog complaint
was registered from Road 63 in
Carryall Township.
11:33 a.m. A Crane Town-
ship resident of US 127 told
deputies their vehicle had been
broken into and items taken.
11:59 a.m. Break-in of a car,
and possibly a house, on Ohio
637 in Auglaize Township was
investigated.
12:17 p.m. Scott EMS trans-
ported an injured person from
a motor vehicle accident on
Road 87 at Ohio 114 in Blue
Creek Township. No further in-
formation was available.
1:16 p.m. Damage to several
stop signs was noted in the area
of Road 192 in Carryall Town-
ship.
came in from Road 53 in Car-
ryall Township.
9:05 p.m. Stalking complaint
came in from Ohio 66 in
Brown Township.
11:04 p.m. Deputies con-
ducted a consent search of a
vehicle on Road 24 at Road
107 in Blue Creek Township.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
6:32 a.m. Oakwood EMS
transported a subject from a
motor vehicle accident on
Road 208 in Brown Township.
Two Oakwood fire units also
assisted on the scene. No fur-
ther information was avail-
able.
7:07 a.m. Report of a
woman on the roof of a par-
tially submerged vehicle on
Road 207 east of Ohio 66 in
Washington Township was
handled. Three Oakwood fire
units and the EMS assisted on
the scene about 40 minutes.
2:06 p.m. An unwanted per-
son was reported harassing
others on Road 171 in Brown
Township.
5:10 p.m. A North Williams
Street resident in Paulding
made a dog complaint.
6:52 p.m. Telephone harass-
ment complaint was lodged
from Melrose.
6:53 p.m. Breaking and en-
tering of a house on Road 163
in Auglaize Township was in-
vestigated.
11:17 p.m. A Jackson Town-
ship resident of Road 108 re-
ported hearing what sounded
like a cannon being shot off,
shaking their house.
Wednesday, Dec. 25
10:01 a.m. Building materi-
als and tools were reported
missing from a construction
site near the intersection of
Roads 178 and 191 in Auglaize
Township.
Thursday, Dec. 26
6:23 a.m. A motorist re-
ported striking a tripod that did
not have a sign attached on
Road 263 in Auglaize Town-
ship.
1:40 p.m. Items were re-
ported missing from a loca-
tion on Ohio 111 in Harrison
Township.
ACCIDENT REPORTS
Thursday, Dec. 19
10:17 a.m. Devin T. Cook,
32, of Napoleon, was cited
for violating intersection
rules following a two-vehicle
collision on Dooley Drive at
the Paulding Place driveway
entrance. Cook, who was op-
erating a 1990 Chevy pickup
truck owned by Nickels Bak-
ery, attempted a left turn into
the drive and struck a stopped
2010 Dodge Caliber operated
by Dora L. Welch, 55, of
Payne. Each vehicle received
minor damage. Neither driver
was hurt.
Friday, Dec. 20
12:30 p.m. Cody M. Jarrell,
18, of Paulding, was cited for
improper backing after a two-
car crash on South Williams
Street. He was backing from
a driveway and reports say he
didnt see a 2008 Pontiac G6
driven by Jennifer M.
Habern, 28, of Van Wert,
which was northbound. The
cars collided resulting in
minor damage to both. Nei-
ther driver was injured.
Sunday, Dec. 22
1:05 a.m. Jayron Ernesto
Lopez Pineda, 19, of Pauld-
ing, was cited for failure to
control and no operators li-
cense following a single-ve-
hicle accident on Robert
Street south of Nancy Street.
The Ford Ranger pickup he
was driving veered off the
right side of the street through
two yards. The vehicle was
not damaged, but it was
towed. Neither the driver nor
his passenger was hurt.
Landowners were requested
to get damage estimates.
INCIDENT REPORTS
Thursday, Dec. 19
2:35 p.m. Neighbor prob-
lems on East Wayne Street in-
volved loud music.
2:38 p.m. Harassment by
text was handled on North
Williams Street. Four individ-
uals were told to not contact
one another.
6:10 p.m. Two dog com-
plaints were lodged from
Dennis Street.
9:49 p.m. Report of a back-
ing accident on Nancy Street
involving was mailbox was
turned over to the Ohio State
Highway Patrol.
10:15 p.m. Officers as-
sisted a deputy with a BAC
test.
Friday, Dec. 20
Noon. Drive-off theft of
gas was reported by an East
Perry Street business.
12:14 p.m. A North Cherry
Street business reported a
fraudulent check received by
a local citizen who had been
scammed.
was looked into on Dennis
Street.
10:30 p.m. A rural Cecil
resident reported a juvenile
missing since school was out.
Officers were later advised
the youth had been located at
a friends house.
11:38 p.m. Officers as-
sisted a deputy with a BAC
test.
Saturday, Dec. 21
1 a.m. Officers assisted
OSHP with a BAC test.
2:11 p.m. Suspicious activ-
ity was noted on East Perry
Street.
2:58 p.m. Neighbor prob-
lems were handled on North
Main Street.
Sunday, Dec. 22
5:50 a.m. Officers assisted
OSHP with a refusal.
1:57 p.m. A South
Copeland Street resident re-
quested a restraining order.
5:44 p.m. A rural Paulding
resident told officers their
childs iPad had been stolen
while they were at school. In-
vestigation revealed the miss-
ing item in another students
bedroom. The complainant
requested charges.
9:35 p.m. Vandalism report
from a business on East Perry
Street revealed someone had
shattered the front door. Case
is under investigation.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
2:08 a.m. A suspicious ve-
hicle with out-of-town plates
was observed on North Main
Street.
3 p.m. An alleged incident
during a child transfer be-
tween parents was reported.
8:39 p.m. A suspicious man
was seen attempting to get in
houses on West Wayne Street.
One witness said it was an in-
toxicated Hispanic male who
couldnt speak English. He
was gone when officers ar-
In My Opinion
Resolving for a
change in 2014
By ED GEBERT
So were in the last days of 2013 and you dont know what
your New Years resolution is going to be yet? Let me assist you.
You are running out of time, you know. First, lets reject a few
ideas that may have crossed your mind. A resolution is generally
something that will improve your life, health, personality, etc. And
although it might make you happy, throw out the idea of resolving
to eat more cake during 2014. Resolving to sleep at least 12 hours
a day next year is probably not a good idea either. See, following
through on a resolution isnt something that will give you instant
gratification. You feel better about yourself later, not sooner. Any-
way, lets get started.
The most popular (or most
resolved) is to lose weight. Or
to exercise. It all works out the
same way. We eat salad for a
week, and go to the gym once
or twice, but by the second
week of January weve forgot-
ten about wanting to be lighter
or stronger or just able to climb a flight of stairs without stopping
for oxygen halfway up. People who workout year-round (yes,
there are people like that!) can tell you about how much more
crowded the gym is at the beginning of the year. Then in February
the place is so quiet that it looks like a gym in February! There are
plenty of other similar resolutions. Choose carefully because if
you arent in it for the long haul, you may be wasting money for
the other 11 months of gym membership.
How about giving up fast food? Giving up video games or so-
cial networking, which is a variation of the same thing. You might
consider giving up a bad habit like smoking or put limits on your
drinking habits. Physical improvements are good, provided you
have enough willpower to make it past Jan. 2 and a good plan and
support system. If you resolve to give up Little Debbie Cakes,
dont hang out with someone who always has a snack cake in the
glove compartment or purse.
Besides physical improvements, there are the mental improve-
ments. You can learn a new word every day or develop a reading
habit. Learn a second language beyond learning the phrase,
Where is the bathroom? Read the newspaper everyday. Start lis-
tening to different types of music or learn to play a musical instru-
ment. Read the newspaper everyday. Maybe, dare I say it, unplug
the television at home. Or at least stop watching stupid programs
like anything classified as reality television. And did I mention,
read the newspaper everyday.
Then there are the resolutions that are more like events. Re-
solve to take that trip to Europe, change jobs, run a marathon,
write a novel. Then there are resolutions that are meant to begin
new behavior like smiling more, being nicer, stop gossiping, quit
using the charge card, start recycling, and the like. Lets face it,
the resolutions that are to start new behavior have as much of a
chance of working as the whole idea of going to the gym. Its hard
to change old behavior.
Maybe you arent a person meant for resolutions like this. Per-
haps instead of attempting to use a new year as a clean slate for
our behavior, you could set out a new task for the year. That way
its not like changing behavior, its more like adding behavior. For
example, you could make a goal of reading six books youve al-
ways wanted to read Moby Dick, the Bible, or The Cat in the
Hat and take the year to get it done. If you are successful read-
ing the books, you have probably cut out other behavior like
smoking, drinking, or chewing your toenails. Just make sure you
havent cut out your job, your family or bathing.
I wish you the best of luck for 2014. Whether you take on the
same resolutions as always or you decide to get serious to make
changes, youre going to need luck. And help. And if your
standby resolution is to resolve to buy more things for yourself,
indulge in extra sleep, and eat more cake, its time to give it a try.
Choose wisely, and if you need my advice Ill be sitting in the
back with a thick slice of devils food.
Ed Gebert is editor of our sister newspaper, the Van Wert Times
Bulletin.
The opinions stated are those of the writer, and do not neces-
sarily reflect that of the newspaper.
In My
Opinion
Ed
Gebert
n POLICE
The Value of Diagnostic Testing With The OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)
Healthy vision is an amazing gift. Imagine what it would be like to lose your vision and the devastating im-
pact it would have on your life. Fortunately most cases of severe vision loss and blindness can be prevented
with early detection, and there is diagnostic testing available today that will help identify eye disease early.
The images obtained from the OCT are like an MRI of the retina. The value of the OCT is its ability to detect
an eye disease before any symptoms are noticed by the individual and in monitoring for signs of progression
of existing eye disease. When taking an OCT measurement nothing touches the eye, is painless, and is ac-
complished in a few minutes.
Diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and plaquenil toxicity tend to
progress without any symptoms in the early stages. This is why it is vital to be tested for these conditions early
with the OCT.
Dr. Tope believes that an OCT is important to have if you have a family history of eye disease. Dr. Tope is
pleased to offer this service to his patients.
-Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 am to 11:30 am
12:30 pm to 5:00 pm
-1st and 3rd Wednesday Office Closed
-2nd and 4th Wednesday 8:00 am to 11:30 am
-1st and 3rd Saturday 8:00 am to 11:30 am
-2nd and 4th Saturday Offices Closed
Announcement of New Office Hours and
Acquisition of New Diagnostic Instrumentation
Dr. Larry E. Tope, O. D. would like to announce a change in
his office hours at his office located at 701 West Wayne Street in Paulding, Ohio.
Beginning January 1, 2014 the new office hours will be:
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rived.
Wednesday, Dec. 25
7:55 p.m. Fireworks com-
plaint came in from West Har-
rison Street.
10:05 p.m. A Dennis Street
resident reported receiving
texts from an anonymous
source.
11:45 p.m. Three complaints
of suspicious activity on West
Perry Street were investigated.
Thursday, Dec. 26
4:02 p.m. Report of an at-
tempted break-in on North
Williams Street was un-
founded. An unwanted subject
was told to leave.
Friday, Dec. 27
12:10 a.m. Investigation of
an alleged sexual contact with
a juvenile was turned over to
Defiance Police Department
after it was learned the incident
was alleged to have occurred
in that community.
Commissioners
accept bids
By JIM LANGHAM
Feature Writer
PAULDING This past
week, Paulding County Com-
missioners accepted a bid
from All Trades Historical
Renovation for major paint-
ing in the Paulding County
Courthouse. There were four
bids, described by commis-
sioners as, all over the
place, but All Trades
$23,250.50 got the nod.
Commissioner chairman
Fred Pieper said that the firm
will be painting all painted
surfaces in the structure with
the exception of the commis-
sioners office, clerk of courts
and courtroom number one.
That includes the interior
painted surfaces, stairwells,
ceilings, walls, anything
painted, said Pieper. They
will start in a couple of
weeks; the work is expected
to last from four to six
weeks.
Pieper noted that its been
17 or 18 years since it was
last painted.
In addition, the board
awarded a contract to Kauser
Excavating LLC, for work on
the newly designated county
parking lot. The cost of that
bid is $4,500. In that project,
Kauser will install prelimi-
nary drainage and a pair of
catch basins.
They will tie those to-
gether to run over to storm
drains, said Pieper. We
wanted to get it taken care of
now so the ground could set-
tle for more serious work in
the spring. We wanted the
snow and rain to work on it
for a few months.
The newly designated
parking area will allow for
courthouse employees to park
there in order to free up the
area around the town square
in order for residents visiting
the courthouse to be able to
park in a more convenient
place. It will also allow better
access to businesses around
the square, Pieper said.
Bill Sherry/Paulding County Progress
Paulding County 4-H youths completed a Lights Before Christ-
mas display at the Paulding County Fairgrounds. The drive-
through event was held in the evenings of two weekends this year:
Dec. 13-15 and Dec. 20-22. According to Lonnie Miller, senior fair
board member, despite the cold, wind and snow, the 4-H kids were
doing well with this money-raising project. Pictured here is one of
the displays of the Lights Before Christmas this year.
Fifty years later and
nothing has changed
When I started to school at
Geneva, Ind. in the fall of
1954, I quickly entered a new
world of friends and influ-
ences. I was picked up at our
corner in Ceylon by bus
driver Ray Black, who drove
bus No. 8. I was taken to the
door of the old Geneva
School and escorted to my
classroom in the southeast
corner of the building where
Catherine Fravel, who also
taught my mother, was the
first grade teacher.
Within the first few
months, somehow, three
friends came together, proba-
bly on the playground and in
the lunch line and became in-
separable until the circum-
stances of life itself took us
different directions many
years later.
Steven Lee Neuenschwan-
der, who lived just up the
road from the old Long farm,
Orlyn Lehman and yours
truly bonded into a lifelong
friendship that reached well
beyond boundaries of per-
sonal visits and forms of
communication. One teacher
told my mother one time,
Jim, Steve and Orlyn are in
separable; they are always to-
gether.
One of lifes greatest
events at the time would be
when we stayed overnight at
each others house or spent
the evenings together. One
time, a major
s n o ws t o r m
struck when I
was at Orlyns
and we were
snowed in the
farmhouse up
their lane for
many days.
Still, when we
said our bed-
time prayers
each night, we
always prayed
that the snow
would continue, so we would
be stuck the next day.
At Steves, life had its own
interesting twists. It seems
that guests would always
have first dibs on watching
television, a family rule not
fully appreciated by Steves
sisters who werent also so
happy to give up American
Bandstand for Howdy Doody.
And, so it was until of the
summer 1963, we were to-
gether in school, band and
Youth for Christ. Then, in the
summer of 1963, between my
freshman and sophomore
years in high school, my par-
ents made the decision to pur-
chase a home on North
Jefferson Street in Berne, so
that my dad could be closer to
his employment at Smith
Brothers Furniture.
We left our Ceylon home
and I began attending Berne
High School. Ironically, the
school district
was reshaped
at the time in
such a way
that it also in-
cluded Orlyn,
who moved to
Berne High
School with
me, all of this
leaving Steve
in Geneva.
Little did I
realize at the
time that lifes
circumstances would separate
us, especially Steve, who
moved to southern Indiana in
the Bloomington area. It was-
nt until a year ago at a sale
that I was reunited with
Steve, like long lost brothers,
but Orlyn was out of town
that day, so it was impossible
for the three of us to unite.
Two weeks ago, that finally
changed. Steve was working
at his brothers house that
week in Berne. For the first
time in over 50 years, the
three of us, the original best
friends of our lives as chil-
dren, were united at the Gath-
ering House Coffee Shop.
What a moment it was, with
tearful embraces and three
hours of continuous talking
that could have gone on all
day.
The amazing thing were
the memories that each had,
but many were different.
Each remembered things that
the other didnt, and we
quickly began to fill in the
original story with all of its
humorous and intricate parts.
As the visit continued, the
talk evolved into the spiritual,
and we shared all we had
been through the last 50
years, the passing of our par-
ents, the passing of Orlyns
first wife and serious injury
accidents that Steve had gone
through.
We talked about the loss of
our first child, stillborn Kim-
berly, plus many spiritual in-
sights that we had gained over
a lifetime. Within three hours,
we put back together what 50
years had never taken away
and proved that the bond of
friendship, especially those of
our childhood, are much
stronger than time itself.
It was one of those rare sit-
uations in life when it seemed
like no years had elapsed over
those 50 years. We talked
about projects we did and
games we shared. Each per-
son jogged another memory.
And lifes lessons, we shared
what the last 50 years had
done for our formation and
yet, without doubt, like ele-
mentary school so many
years ago, when we came to-
gether, there was still a sense
of the little child within that
solidified the bond of our life-
long friendship.
HOMESPUN
By
JIM LANGHAM
Birthdays
Anniversaries
Jan. 6 Wally and Teri
Daniels.
Jan. 7 Bob and Rita
Burkley, Duke and Susie
Miler.
(The Paulding Progress main-
tains a file of birthdays and anniver-
saries. To make any changes,
please call our office at 419-399-
4015 during business hours, email
to progress@progress -
newspaper.org, or drop us a note to
P.O. Box 180, Paulding.)
Jan. 4 Cynthia Cotter-
man, Troy Thatcher, Allison
Wilt.
Jan. 5 Keith A. Deming
Jr., Jacob Dye, Wendy Flint,
Mary E. Fowler, Dennis Say-
lor, Tyler Sherry, Dorothy
Warner, Sherry Wilhelm.
Jan. 6 Jenelle Ald rich,
Daniel Arend, Payton Beck-
man, Elsie Cain, Bob Cain,
Lucas Carnahan, Rachel
Harpster, Kenneth Hastings,
Christina Kauser, Shelly
Murlin.
Jan. 7 William J. Childs,
Cory Craig, Paige Hull, Ruby
Iler, Holly Kochenour, Bill
Lloyd, Donna Roughton,
Jana Roughton, Landon
Shafer, Justin Suffel, Jason
Vance, Eugene Wirts.
Jan. 8 Kyle Dominique,
Kaden George, Helen Hohen-
berger, Andrew Lee, Arlie
Miller, Laura Pease, Ruth
Reed, Marvin Skinner.
Jan. 9 Natalie Genero,
School Lunch Menus
Menus are subject to change
ANTWERP LOCAL SCHOOLS
Week of Jan. 6
MONDAY Lunch: Hamburger
on bun with pickles, green beans,
peaches, milk. No Salad bar.
TUESDAY Lunch: Hot shredded
turkey on bun, peas, pears, milk.
Plus: Salad bar.
WEDNESDAY Lunch: Coney
dog on bun, baked beans, apple,
milk. Plus: Salad bar.
THURSDAY Lunch: Macaroni
and cheese, dinner roll, tossed
salad, mixed fruit, milk. Plus: Salad
bar.
FRIDAY Lunch: Cheese pizza,
carrots, applesauce, milk. Plus:
Salad bar.
PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL
Week of Jan. 6
MONDAY Breakfast: Breakfast
pizza, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch: Spicy
chicken or cheeseburger on bun,
oven potatoes, or beef stew, biscuit,
fruit, milk.
TUESDAY Breakfast: Bagel, yo-
gurt, string cheese, juice, fruit, milk.
Lunch: Grilled chicken salad, toma-
toes, pretzel breadstick, sandwich
on bun, oven fries, milk.
WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Ham,
egg and cheese croissant, juice,
fruit, milk. Lunch: Popcorn chicken
bowl, dinner roll or top your own que-
sadilla, fruit, milk.
THURSDAY Breakfast: Waffles,
sausage links, juice, fruit, milk.
Lunch: Chili soup, cheesey bread,
celery sticks or Big Daddy pizza
slice, seasoned corn, baby carrots,
fruit, milk.
FRIDAY Breakfast: Sausage
gravy and biscuit, juice, fruit, milk.
Lunch: Country fried steak, whipped
potatoes, gravy, biscuit, or salad bar
and breadstick, fruit, milk.
OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY
Week of Jan. 6
Packed lunch: Peanut butter
and jelly, vegetable of the day,
fruit, milk.
MONDAY Breakfast: Pancake
on a stick, fruit, milk. Lunch: Hot dog
on bun, corn, celery, fruit, milk.
TUESDAY Breakfast: Mini pan-
cake, fruit, milk. Lunch: Breaded
chicken on bun, peas, carrot sticks,
fruit, milk.
WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Warm
cinnamon roll, fruit, milk. Lunch: Sal-
isbury steak, whipped potatoes and
gravy, lettuce salad, bread, fruit,
milk.
THURSDAY Breakfast: Egg and
sausage burrito, fruit, milk. Lunch:
Cheese cup, corn chips, green
beans, carrot sticks, fruit, milk.
FRIDAY Breakfast: Assorted ce-
reals, fruit, milk. Lunch: Cheese
pizza, corn, three bean salad, fruit,
milk.
PAULDING ELEMENTARY
Week of Jan. 6
MONDAY Breakfast: Yogurt,
Goldfish grahams. Lunch: Chicken
on whole grain bun, carrots, fresh
vegetable or peanut butter and jelly,
Gogurt, crackers.
TUESDAY Breakfast: Pan-
cakes, fruit, juice, milk. Lunch: Corn
dog, baked beans, fresh vegetable
choice, fruit snack, or peanut butter
and jelly, Gogurt, crackers.
WEDNESDAY Breakfast:
Breakfast burrito, juice, fruit, milk.
Lunch: Pancakes, sausage, oven
potatoes, tomato juice or corn dog,
fruit, milk.
THURSDAY Breakfast: Muffin,
string cheese, fruit, juice, milk.
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, whipped
potatoes, gravy, corn, bread or
peanut butter and jelly, Gogurt,
crackers, fruit, milk.
FRIDAY Breakfast: Cereal or
bar, Goldfish crackers, juice, fruit,
milk. Lunch: Mozzarella sticks, mari-
nara sauce, spaghetti rings or
peanut butter and jelly,
Gogurt/crackers, fruit, milk.
WAYNE TRACE SCHOOLS
Week of Jan. 6
MONDAY Breakfast: Sausage
pizza. Lunch: Breaded chicken
sandwich, french fries, green beans,
fruit, milk. Also at Jr/Sr. High School
Chef salad, pizza sub or grilled
chicken on bun with salad bar.
TUESDAY Breakfast: Egg
cheese muffin. Lunch: Barbecue
pork sandwich, sweet potato fries,
fruit, milk. Also at Jr/Sr High - Pizza
sub or grilled chicken on bun, salad
bar.
WEDNESDAY Breakfast: Mini
pancakes and sausage. Lunch:
Walking taco with meat, cheese, let-
tuce, refried beans, fruit, milk. Also
at Jr/Sr High Chef salad, pizza sub
or BBQ rib on bun, salad bar.
THURSDAY Breakfast: Cheese
omelet, toast. Lunch: Macaroni and
cheese, broccoli, fruit, milk. Also at
Jr/Sr. High School Chef salad,
pizza sub or grilled chicken on bun
with salad bar.
FRIDAY Breakfast: Turnover.
Lunch: Pizza sticks, romaine lettuce
salad, fruit, milk. Also at Jr/Sr. High
School Chef salad, pizza sub or
BBQ rib on bun with salad bar.
DIVINE MERCY SCHOOL
Week of Jan. 6
Same menu as Wayne Trace; no
breakfast served.
DUCK DYNASTY DEMISE
Since when does someone
lose their job and livelihood
for sharing their religious be-
liefs? It seems as if today, that
has been happening quite a
bit. Disagreeing with people
and voicing your opinions can
no longer be done for fear of
offending someone. However,
where do we draw the line on
what is kosher?
First of all, our forefathers,
the Pilgrims, came to this land
to practice their beliefs, faith
and religion in peace. Can we
still do this without hurting
someone?
The latest controversy
comes at the expense of the
popular reality show, Duck
Dynasty. Patriarch Phil
Robertson, in a recent inter-
view, told and spoke of his
faith in God and while doing
so offended a group of people
who have different beliefs.
Immediately the A&E Net-
work put the Duck Dynasty
star on hiatus from filming.
The show Duck Dynasty is
the top rated reality show on
TV and a huge moneymaker
for the network. This
Louisiana family practice
their religion, follow their
faith and are not afraid to tell
others. Robertson said that his
beliefs are Bible-based and he
would never back down when
it comes to his beliefs, faith or
God.
As a famous chain restau-
rant pulled Duck Dynasty
products from their shelves,
Phil Robertson was at a
prayer meeting living up to
his beliefs. Maybe when you
are in the public eye, is it just
best to lay low?
Another thing that made the
news for a long time was chef
Paula Deen being booted
from the Food Network for
allegedly using some racial
slurs years ago.
In that backlash, Deen not
only lost her TV show but
also lost revenue from her
merchandise as stores jumped
on the bandwagon to rid
themselves of anything con-
nected to the popular Food
TV personality.
After it was all said and
done, Deens accusers lost
their battle to get a portion of
Deens earnings. However, the
damage had been done.
While loyal Paula Deen
fans are supporting her, it will
probably take years, if ever,
for the butter loving cook to
ever be back at the pinnacle of
success. Even though found
innocent, she was literally put
out to pasture.
Now, I believe the Bible and
stand by the Word of God. I
also believe in our first
amendment rights which
states, Congress shall make
no law respecting an establish-
ment of religion, or prohibit-
ing the free exercise thereof;
or abridging the freedom of
speech, or of the press; or the
right of the people peaceably
to assemble, and to petition
the government for a redress
of grievances.
First of all, what does free-
dom of speech mean to you?
While we do have this free-
dom, it doesnt mean we
should swear at people, call
them names or lie about them.
Where is that fine line be-
tween an opinion or backlash-
ing?
However, if you speak up at
a public gathering or a meet-
ing and voice a different opin-
ion than others, it does not
mean you are causing trouble
or that you should just shut up.
This is America and I dont
think we are going to go to the
guillotine for expressing our-
selves.
Freedom of religion is one
of the most important rights
A Penny For
Your Thoughts....
By: Nancy Whitaker
we have in the USA. We can
all, and that means all of us,
practice our own faith, pray,
go to our church of choice and
yes, we should be able to tell
people about God and our per-
sonal spiritual beliefs.
Freedom of the press is also
another right that cannot be
abused. Sometimes editorials
or opinions are written and
even though there may be a
disclaimer on it, there is al-
ways that fear of ruffling
someones feathers. Some-
times if the news is controver-
sial, writers will be told not to
print the material.
We are all different. We
dont look the same, think the
same, dress the same, worship,
speak or even write the same
words. However, when some-
one is persecuted for stating
his personal religious opinion,
or found innocent by a jury of
peers or writes something
thought provoking, just re-
member our rights and free-
doms guaranteed by that first
amendment.
Yes, I watch Duck Dy-
nasty. Yes, I like the show. In
my opinion just to be let go
because of personal beliefs
doesnt seem quite right.
What do you think of the fi-
ascos in our country concern-
ing religion, speech or press?
Do you ever feel your rights
have ever been neglected?
Have you heard about Duck
Dynasty and how the show
may end? Let me know and
Ill give you a Penny for Your
Thoughts.
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By Mark Holtsberry
Education specialist
Paulding SWCD
Blue Jays are nature forest dwellers, but
they are also highly adaptable and intelligent
birds. They are a familiar and noisy presence
around many North American bird feeders. I
know personally of the mess they make. They
will kick out the feed and chase off any bird
who tries to pick up after them.
The loud screams of the Blue Jay are well
known to about anyone who feeds birds or
walks in the woods. Blue Jays are an effective
alarm system, alerting all the other animals
within earshot of the presence of intruders.
The Blue Jays jay-jay call is only one of
the variety of sounds the bird employs. They
can be skilled mimics, often expectedly imi-
tating the call of the red shouldered hawk in
particular.
Blue Jays are sometimes known to eat eggs
or nestlings and it is this practice that has tar-
nished their reputation. In fact, they are largely
vegetarian birds. Most of their diet is com-
posed of acorns, nuts and seeds, although they
also eat small creatures such as caterpillars,
grasshoppers and beetles.
Blue Jays sometimes store acorns in the
ground and may fail to retrieve them aiding
the spread of forests. Common in much of
eastern and central North America, Blue Jays
are gradually extending their range to the
northwest.
They are fairly social and are typically
found in pairs, family groups or small flocks.
Most northern birds head south for the winter
and join in large flocks of up to 250 birds to
make the long journey. However, this migra-
tion is a bit of a mystery to scientists.
Some birds winter in all parts of the Blue
Jays range and some individual birds may mi-
grate one year and not the next. It is unclear
what factors determine whether each Blue Jay
or family decides to migrate.
This area seems to get many more in spring
and fall. Stop out and see these noisy crea-
tures. They are fat and sassy at the nature cen-
ter.
Please help pay off the remaining balance
of $1,200 for the Black Swamp Nature Center
paving project. What a wonderful way to give
back to nature. For more details call, 419-399-
4771.
Also, tree sales are continuing, so people
can get a form and stop in at 503 Fairground
Drive.
Joann Johnson, Kenneth
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Brandon Shoup.
Jan. 10 Brandon Baker,
Vickie Fisher, Mark Graf II,
Stella Laukhuf, Paula
Riggenbach, Zachary Austin
Saylor, Toni Theis, Sally
Wannemacher.
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Wednesday, January 1
CLOSED - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thursday, January 2
Cheeseburger, Oven Potatoes, BBQ Lima Beans, Orange Juice,
Rice Krispee Treat
Friday, January 3
Fish Sandwich, Cheesy Potatoes, Capri Blend Vegetables,
Fruit Cocktail, Granola Bar
Monday, January 6
Turkey Rice Casserole, Green Beans, Tropical Fruit, Grape Juice,
W.W. Bread
Tuesday, January 7
Hamburger Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Biscuit, Betty Salad,
Hot Fruit Compote, Fruit & Grain Bar
Johnny Marzetti, Italian Green Beans, Apricots, Tomato Juice,
Garlic Bread, Fruit Snacks
Thursday, January 9
Ham & Cheese Casserole, Stewed Tomatoes, Spinach Salad,
Hot Applesauce, Dinner Roll
Friday, January 10
Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans,
Peaches/Cot. Cheese, W.W. Bread, Cake
Monday, January 13
Spaghetti & Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Warm Pears, Garlic Bread
Tuesday, January 14
Turkey/Cheese on Rye, Chunky Tomato Soup,
Pineapple Tidbits, Ambrosia Salad, Crackers, Cookie
Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Normandy Blend, Chunky Applesauce,
W.W. Bread, Goldfish Crackers
Thursday, January 16
Baked Ham, Baked Potato, Beets, Apple Juice,
Sherbet, Dinner Roll
Friday, January 17
Beef & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, California Blend, Strawberries,
Dinner Roll, Angel Food Cake
Monday, January 20
CLOSED - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY
Tuesday, January 21
Beef Stew, Tossed Salad, Grape Juice, Biscuit, Peach Cobbler
Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Peas, Mixed Fruit, Dinner Roll,
Apple Cinnamon Bar
Liver & Onions, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Oranges & Pineapple,
W.W. Bread/Graham Crackers, Liver Alt: Swiss Steak
Ham & Swiss Sandwich, Vegetable & Rice Soup, Potato Salad, Mixed
Fruit, Tomato Juice, Crackers
Pork Cutlet, Rice Pilaf, Scalloped Corn, Fruit Compote, Grape Juice,
W.W. Bread
Chili w/crackers, Tossed Salad, Tropical Fruit, Gingerbread,
Apple Juice, W.W. Bread
Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Pears, Oatmeal Raisin
Bar, Dinner Roll
Pork Chops, Hashbrown Bake, Beets, Mixed Fruit,
Cookie, W.W. Bread
Salmon Patty, Scalloped Potatoes, Candied Carrots, Banana, Fruit
Snacks, W.W. Bread
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January 2014
Person Centered Services Choir sang Christmas carols for the seniors at the Paulding
County Senior Center on Dec. 19.
December birthdays were celebrated at the Paulding County Senior Center. Among those attending were, front row from left
Richard Cotterman, Floy Begley, Ethel Jones; back row Richard Bowers, Mary Meyer, Eileen Jeffery, Marjorie Phlipot, Anna
Super, Ada Burk.
Paulding Elementary kindergarten classes performed at the Paulding County Senior Center on Dec. 17.
Celebrating their December wedding anniversary at the
Paulding County Senior Center were Richard and Laura
Bowers, who have been wed 57 years.
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Never too old for
a New Year
For older people, set-
ting New Years resolu-
tions should be old hat by
now. After all, seniors
have had enough opportu-
nities to get it right. It is
fun to set new goals and
plans for the new year.
Each new year is a new
beginning. Each day,
week, month, and year are
opportunities to start over
and hopefully get things
right this time.
The new year can be a
time of putting the mis-
takes and bad memories
in the past and moving on
with new plans, hopes,
dreams and desires. No
one is ever too old to plan.
Old age doesnt mean
you are already dead.
People can still have plen-
ty of life left in them. No
matter how old, plans can
be made, goals set, and
resolutions to either keep
doing what works or
decide to change what
isnt going so well.
Plans for health,
wealth, and social life can
be made. Resolutions can
be made to lose weight or
gain more exercise.
People can plan to renew
old acquaintances or
shore up those that have
started to drift away
which may turn out to be
fun and interesting.
Reading a new book, see-
ing a funny movie, or
getting a new hair style
are all things to keep the
spirits up where they
belong.
There are any number
of ways for seniors to
look forward as the new
year unfolds. Letting go
of the past and embracing
the future is one of the
most positive steps a per-
son can take no matter
how old they are.
Writing down what you
would like to see happen
in the next year is a way
to solidify dreams and
desires. It puts longings
out into the atmosphere
where they can be seen
and they will be more
likely to come to fruition.
So, the question is,
Have you made your
New Years resolutions?
Are you thinking why
bother, they never came
to pass in the past?
Seniors are encouraged
to at least write one posi-
tive thing down that they
would like to see come
true this year. For seniors,
writing down thoughts
and desires can make a
big difference in the gen-
eral outlook on life.
So write out those resolu-
tions and it will help in
moving into 2014 with an
upbeat and positive atti-
tude.

The administration, faculty, and staff of
Wayne Trace Local Schools hope that you are
having a blessed holiday season and look forward
to serving the students of our great school district
in 2014 and beyond
Speaking of 2014, we are actively seeking
nominations for the Wayne Trace Staff Hall of
Fame Class of 2014. Should you be interested in
nominating a worthy former staff member, please
contact either Mrs. Ann Olwin or me in the
central office, and we will get a nomination form
sent to you in a timely manner.
In academically-related news, we are pleased
to announce that we have recently received a size-
able amount of new grant money. The Straight A
Grant, a multi-million dollar grant from the State
Department of Education, was officially awarded
to Wayne Trace JH/HS at a celebration held on
December 17 in the Paulding HS auditeria.
Curriculum director Mrs. Chris Feichter, JH/HS
principal Mr. Greg Leeth, BOE member Mrs. Lisa
McClure, and I were present to accept the grant as
well as a celebratory banner from the Dr. Richard
Ross, state superintendent of instruction for the
Ohio Department of Education. We have
earmarked this educationally-based grant money
for providing additional support to our Wayne
Trace Digital Academy as well as to purchase
several hundred additional lap tops for our JH/HS
students. With the addition of these several hun-
dred computers, we will then be able to move our
one-year-old mobile labs/computers to our two
elementary schools, giving each elementary
school nearly one hundred additional up-to-date
computers. A huge thank you goes out to Mrs.
Feichter and the curriculum directors from Pauld-
ing, Crestview, and Lincolnview, who spent many
hours preparing the application for this large sum
of money.
We would like to thank all of our senior
citizens who attended the annual 'Senior Citizens
Luncheon on December 12. Your continued
support of our school district is very much appre-
ciated, and we hope that you enjoyed both an
excellent meal and some festive music provided
by our high school music department. Thanks
also go out to everyone involved in making this
program possible, especially Mrs. Karen
Wagonrod, who one again organized and coordi-
nated the event.
Congratulations go out to our three music
teachers: Miss Sharon Spinner, Mrs. Marie
Moore, and Mrs. Ann Wieland for coordinating
and directing this year`s holiday concerts at their
respective buildings. We would like to thank
these teachers for continuing to bring performing
arts education to our students. Thanks also go out
to Mrs. Joni Wenninger, who plays a key role in
many of our musical performances.
Finally, a tremendous thank you goes out to
our staff and student organizations for the many
Christmas events they sponsored and supported,
which allowed people right here in our communi-
ty to have a more joyous Christmas. Not only do
our teachers and staff members provide a quality
education, they also motivate our students to give
back to others. After all, the real purpose of our
lives is to give what we`re able to give to other
people.
As always, if you have questions or concerns
about your child`s educational experience at
Wayne Trace, feel free to contact your building
principal or superintendent.
Go Raiders!

Honeywell Instant Alert Messaging
Honeywell Instant Alert for Schools is an
essential tool which we currently use for notifica-
tion and communication. Within minutes, school
officials can use Instant Alert to deliver a single,
clear message to all students` parents or guardians
by phone, cell phone, e-mail, pager or PDA in any
combination. Not only do we use this system for
school delays and cancellations, but it`s an
equally effective way to keep you informed of
everyday activities, such as event times and
locations, schedule changes, or truancy.
However, in order for this system to work
efficiently, it is imperative that we have your
current phone numbers. If your change your
home phone or cell number, please update your
Honeywell account. It is equally important that
your correct number be on file at school, so be
sure to let your child`s school oIIice know as well.
If you need assistance with the Honeywell
Instant Alert System, please call Ann Olwin in the
Central Office at 419-263-2415, ext. 1, and she
will be happy to assist you.
Current delay and cancellation information
may also be obtained by calling any of the Wayne
Trace School phone numbers and selecting option
#5. This recorded information is updated as soon
as a decision to delay or cancel has been made.
As always, your child`s saIety is our top priority!

FREE CHILD SCREENING
A free screening has been scheduled for Fri-
day, January 17, for children from birth to age 5
years. Children will be screened for development,
hearing, speech and vision. Screenings will be
held at Paulding Elementary School from 8:30 to
11:00 a.m. and at Oakwood Elementary School
from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. If school is delayed or
cancelled on that day, screenings will be held on
January 24. Appointments are preferred, but walk
-ins will be accepted. To register for this free
screening, please call 1-877-473-8166 (toll free).
After hours, dial extension 41 to leave a message.
This is coordinated by Help Me Grow, De-
partment of Education, Paulding County Hospital,
Ohio Department of Health, NOCAC, Paulding
Co. EI/DD, Family & Children First Council,
Antwerp Local Schools, Paulding Exempted Vil-
lage Schools and Wayne Trace Local School.

Laurie DeLong, Director of Student Services
Congratulations to Cathy Ruiz, Wayne Trace
Parent Mentor, who was elected to the position of
President of the Ohio Coalition for the Education
of Children with Disabilities (OCECD). She will
assume the position January 1, 2014, and will
serve a term of two years.
The OCECD is a statewide nonprofit organi-
zation that serves families of infants, toddlers,
children and youth with disabilities in Ohio, and
agencies who provide services to them. OCECD
works through the coalition efforts of over 40
parent and professional disability organizations.
OCECD has also serves as the Parent Training
and Information Center (PTI) for the state of Ohio
from the federal government, U.S. Dept. of Edu-
cation, Office for Special Education Programs.
The OCECD was organized in the 1970's, and
Cathy is the first Parent Mentor to be elected to
this office. The OCECD works on State level
special education projects, collaborates with the
legislature, presents the "Partnering for Progress"
Conference, and presents awards at the Horne-
Walters Awards Annual Banquet in Columbus.
If you have questions about the parent mentor
program or any other special education topic or
related services, please contact Laurie DeLong, at
419-587-3414 (Grover Hill Office), 419-399-4711
(Western Buckeye Office), or at my email ad-
dress: delongl@wt.k12.oh.us.

WT PAYNE ELEMENTARY
Jody L. Dunham, Principal
Happy New Year from WTPE! We trust that
each of you had a relaxing Christmas break with
family and friends.
As we reflect upon first semester events, we
wish to thank everyone who contributed to our
Neighbors in Need food drive, Penny Pitch collec-
tion and benefit basketball game that helped local
families. We are blessed to live in such a caring
community.
Second semester will begin with a kick-off for
a new program called KidZone. KidZone is a
collaborative effort between WTPE and the Payne
Ministerial Organization. KidZone is a character
development program that will be available to
students grades Kindergarten through Six. Infor-
mation will be coming home in your student`s
book bag.
Other events include our building-wide
Spelling Bee, which is scheduled for January 8 at
1:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Good luck to all of
our participants. The winner of the WTPE
Spelling Bee will participate in the Paulding
County Spelling Bee on January 27 at Paulding
Exempted Village Schools.
Please mark your calendars to reflect a 2-hour
delay on Thursday, January 16, for staff profes-
sional development and No School on Monday,
January 20, for Martin Luther King Day.
We wish to thank the community for their
continued support of our Market Day monthly
fundraiser program. If you are interested in order-
ing quality food and do not presently receive our
monthly sales flyer, please call us at
419-263-2512. We would be glad to mail you an
order form. The proceeds from this program help
to fund our field trips and educational assemblies.
AIMSweb diagnostic assessments will be
administered to students in all grades the week of
January 20. Data collected from these assess-
ments identifies specific reading and math
sub-skills. With this information, teachers are
able to provide specific targeted interventions as
needed.
Our PTO will be providing Movie Night and
Popcorn to the students and their families on
Friday, January 31, at 6:00 p.m. Doors will open
at 5:30. Please come and support this evening of
FREE family fun!
We look forward to seeing and hearing from
you. Please let us know how we can better
partner with your family or business. Our sincere
desire is to provide your child with the best
educational experience possible.

WT GROVER HILL ELEMENTARY
Kevin E. Wilson, Principal
I trust that everyone had a wonderful
Christmas and that you are still keeping your New
Year`s resolutions. At this time I want to begin
by congratulating Mrs. Wieland and her fourth,
fifth, and sixth grade students for an outstanding
Christmas program. The many hours spent in
practice and preparation was well worth the
finished product. I would also like to thank
everyone who supported, not only the Christmas
program, but also the P.T.O. bake sale.
In December the Student Council held a Food
Drive to help the local churches supply their food
pantries. There were many food items collected
during this food drive and on behave of the
Student Council I would like to thank everyone
who participated in this very worthwhile project.
Now that we are back in school for the begin-
ning of the second semester, the students are very
busy again. This year`s Iourth, IiIth and sixth
grade students are preparing for the annual
Spelling Bee. The school Spelling Bee will be
held on January 7 during the afternoon. This year
due to such a strong interest in the Spelling Bee,
we will be holding preliminary Spelling Bees to
narrow the field of 84 students down to 25
students. The final 25 students will compete for
the chance to move on to the County Spelling
Bee. It is great to see so many students interested
in competing for the honor to represent Grover
Hill in the County Spelling Bee. Good luck to
everyone participating in this year`s event.
One topic you hear about in the news, almost
on a daily occurrence, is 'Bullying. On Decem-
ber 12 Mobile Educations visited the Grover Hill
students with a program called 'Stronger than a
Bully. This program demonstrated ways Ior the
students to prevent bullying from occurring.
Along with this very positive program, our
Student Council will be placing 'pledge signs
throughout the building. Student will have an
opportunity to make a pledge to prevent bullying
from occurring, not only in the school, but also
outside of school. It is a big undertaking, but our
students understand the importance of eliminating
bullying altogether.
With the beginning of the second semester I
want to inform you of an opportunity for your
child to receive extra help on their homework or
help preparing for a test. The goal of this program
is to assist any student who is willing or able to
stay after school for one hour on Tuesdays or
Thursdays. During this time Mr. Wilson will
have the computer lab open and tables set up for
the one hour tutoring session. Later this month
you will receive a letter with more information
concerning this program or if you have questions
feel free to contact me at Grover Hill Elementary.

WT JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL
Greg Leeth, Principal
Hopefully this newsletter finds all of you well
rested after the holiday season. To say that the
Raiders have been busy this year is an understate-
ment! In last month`s newsletter, I wished Coach
Bill Speller good luck as he and his football team
was preparing for the Regional Championship
game. Today, I can congratulate Coach Speller,
his coaches, and the football team for bringing
home Wayne Trace`s Iirst ever State runner-up
football trophy!
And what would the football experience be
without cheerleaders, a marching band, and a
raucous student cheering section? I want to thank
Mrs. Christina Sinn, cheerleading coach and spirit
club advisor, and Ms. Sharon Spinner, band
director, for their contributions. I am amazed at
their ability to get students to perform at the high-
est levels week in and week out. In addition, I am
proud of the entire student body and the fantastic
showing we had at Canton Fawcett Stadium. It
truly has been a memorable fall.
In fact, I want to acknowledge all the fall
sports` coaches and players Ior the tremendously
successful season we have had. I look forward to
seeing our winter athletes and coaches continuing
that success.
On the academic front, we have now entered
the third quarter grading period. Senior students
should be mindful of college application dead-
lines, while their parents should begin work
completing the FAFSA (Free Application for
Federal Student Aid). This application is required
by colleges and universities as it provides
guidance for them to offer financial aid packages
to prospective students. Parents, if your son or
daughter is the first in your family to attend
college and you need guidance navigating this
process, please call high school guidance counse-
lor, Mrs. Sarah Franz.
Junior students should begin creating a list of
potential colleges and universities to which they
will apply. They should also schedule an ACT
test, a college readiness entrance exam, in the
spring.
Of course sophomores should continue to put
their best foot forward in their academic pursuits.
While college and work may seem far away for
them, the habits and decisions made today will
have great influence on their future success in
both.
As always, if you have any concerns
regarding your child`s academic pursuits, please
contact his or her teacher. Together we can make
a diIIerence in your student`s liIe.

NHS Inducts New Members
Wayne Trace High School inducted 14 new
members into its chapter of the National Honor
Society on Wednesday, November 27. Juniors
and seniors who have a 3.6 GPA are eligible to
apply to NHS at which time they are further
considered on the merits of leadership, scholar-
ship, and character.
New inductees are Jehane Hoagland, Erin
Jewell, Rebecca Hamrick, Addison Baumle, Blair
Baumle, Sarah Young, Jacob Dingus, Jacob
Arend, Kayla Zuber, James Weaver, Cassidy
Hilkey, Austin Conlon, Hunter Martin, Hank
Sinn.

November Students of the Month
Wayne Trace JH-HS Students of the Month
for November are: 7th Grade: Noah Hasch;
8th Grade: Chris Klewer; 9th Grade: Brooke
Ramey; 10th Grade: Mikayla Anderson;
11th Grade: Haley Saylor; and 12th Grade: Mad-
ison McClure. These students were awarded a
'Raider Pride; Pay Forward t-shirt. Great Job!

Guidance Department Updates
If your senior son or daughter is thinking
about attending a college or university, you will
need to fill out a FAFSA form as soon as possible
in 2014. Paulding High School will be offering a
Financial Aid Night on Monday, January 13
from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Auditeria. The
presenter will be Amy Francis from Defiance
College. You may also find more information at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. You and your child will need
to sign up for a PIN. You can do this through the
fFAFSA website at any time.
The ACT will be offered three more times
during this school year. It will be offered
February 8
th
at limited locations (registration
deadline is 1/10/14), April 12 (reg. deadline
3/7/14) and June 14 (reg. deadline.) You can
register and find more information on their
webpage at www.act.org. We will be meeting
with the juniors in January about taking the ACT.

Athletic Department News
Pre-sale tickets Ior HS boys` BB games are $3 Ior
students and $5 for adults; all tickets at the door
are $6. Pre-sale tickets will be sold the day of the
game and the day before except for Saturday
games; tickets for Saturday games will be sold on
Thursday and Friday. Pre-sale tickets may be
purchased from 7:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the HS.
If there is a school delay or early dismissal, these
times are subject to change. Pre-sale tickets will
NOT be sold if school is cancelled due to inclem-
ent weather. If there is a scheduled 'No School
day, ticket sales will be adjusted accordingly.
Presale tickets may be purchased at both elemen-
tary buildings. Please call their offices for spe-
cific times.

Dec. 23-Jan. 3 NO SCHOOLChristmas Break
Jan. 6 SCHOOL RESUMES
Jan. 7 Payne Elem. KidZone Kick Off
Jan. 7 Grover Hill Elem. Spelling Bee
Jan. 8 Payne Elem. Spelling Bee 1:30
Jan. 10 JH Spelling & Geography Bees
Report cards are sent home
February ACT registration deadline
Jan. 13 Bd. of Education mtg. at HS 7:15
Financial Aid mtg. @ PEVS 7:00
Jan. 16 2-HOUR DELAYStaff Prof. Dev.
Jan. 20 NO SCHOOLMLK Day
Jan. 22 Payne Elem. Market Day Pickup
Jan. 24 HS staff vs. Parc Lane BB 1:30
Jan. 27 Paulding County Spelling Bee at PEVS
Jan. 31 Payne Elem. PTO Movie Night 6:00

Jan. 2 JH boys basketball-H-Fairview 4:30
Fresh. boys BB-H-Fairview 4:30
HS boys BB-H-Fairview 6:00
Jan. 3 Volleyball clinic in JH gym 5:30
HS girls BB @ Fairview 6:00
Jan. 4 Mini Raider Cheerleaders at HS 8:00-10:00
JH wrestling @ Antwerp Inv. 9:30
HS boys BB-H-Napoleon 6:00
Jan. 6 JH girls BB-H-Tinora 4:30
JH boys BB @ Del. Jeff 5:00
Fresh. boys BB @ Ft. Jennings 5:00
HS girls BB @ Lima Shawnee 6:00
Jan. 7 HS girls BB-H-Edon 6:00
Jan. 9 JH boys BB-H-Edgerton 4:30
Fresh. Boys BB-H-Holgate 4:30
JH girls BB @ Antwerp 5:00
HS boys BB-H-Holgate 6:00
Jan. 10 Volleyball clinic in JH gym 5:30
HS girls BB @ Holgate 6:00
Jan. 11 Mini Raider Cheerleaders @ HS 8:00-10:00
JH wrestling @ Ayersville Inv. 9:00
HS wrestling @ Belmont Inv. 9:00
JH girls BB @ Holgate 9:30
7th gr. boys BB tourney 10:00
HS boys BB-H-Delphos Jeff. 6:00
Jan. 13 Bd. of Education meeting-HS 7:15
HS girls BB-H-LCC 6:00
Jan. 14 JH boys BB-H-Van Wert 4:30
JH girls BB @ Ayersville 5:00
Fresh. Boys BB-H-Bluffton 5:00
HS boys BB @ Paulding 6:00
Jan. 16 JH girls BB-H-Paulding 4:30
JH boys BB @ Tinora 4:30
Freshman boys BB @ Ayersville 4:30
HS boys BB @ Ayersville 6:00
Jan. 17 HS wrestling @ Van Buren Inv. 5:00
HS girls BB-H-Ayersville 6:00
Jan. 18 HS wrestling @ Van Buren Inv. 9:30
JH wrestling @ Wauseon Inv. 10:00
JH girls BB GMC-H 10:00
7th gr. boys BB tourney 10:00
HS boys BB @ Lima Shawnee 6:00
Jan. 20 JH girls BB GMC-H 5:45
Jan. 21 7th gr. girls BB @ Antwerp Inv. TBA
JH boys BB-H-Antwerp 5:00
Freshman boys BB @ OG 5:00
HS girls BB-H-Delphos Jeff. 6:00
Jan. 23 7th gr. girls BB @ Antwerp Inv. TBA
JH boys BB @ Ottoville 5:00
Freshman boys BB-H-Hicksville 5:00
HS girls BB @ Hicksville 6:00
Jan. 24 HS wrestling @ LCC 5:30
HS boys BB-H-Hicksville 6:00
Jan. 25 Mini Raider Cheerleaders @ HS 8:00-10:00
JH wrestling GMC 9:00
HS wrestling @ LCC 9:30
JH girls BB-GMC Finals-H 10:00
Jan. 28 JH boys BB @ Holgate 4:45
HS boys BB-H-Continental 6:00
Jan. 30 JH boys BB @ Kalida 4:30
Freshman boys BB @ Tinora 5:00
HS girls BB-H-Tinora 6:00
Jan. 31 VB clinic in JH gym 5:30
HS boys BB @ Tinora 6:00
DISTRICT CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Girls basketball
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Fairview................41
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Miller City .............53
Wayne Trace..........68
Woodlan...............58
ROUTE 49 CLASSIC
Antwerp................49
Edon ....................41
Antwerp................55
Edgerton...............54
Crestview..............50
Wayne Trace..........48
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Sports
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THURSDAY, JAN. 2
Boys Basketball: Antwerp at
Hicksville; Wayne Trace hosts
Fairview
FRIDAY, JAN. 3
Girls Basketball: Antwerp hosts
Hicksville; Wayne Trace at
Fairview
Boys Basketball: Paulding at
Liberty Center
SATURDAY, JAN. 4
Boys Basketball: Antwerp at
Stryker; Paulding at Parkway;
Wayne Trace hosts Napoleon
Wrestling: Wayne Trace at Delta
Duals
MONDAY, JAN. 6
Girls Basketball: Wayne Trace at
Lima Shawnee
TUESDAY, JAN. 7
Girls Basketball: Paulding at
Edgerton; Wayne Trace hosts
Edon
Wrestling: Antwerp hosts GMC
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The MAC Gym would like to thank every-
one for the extended support in helping the
gym continue to provide athletic opportu-
nities to our area youth. To: Our Officials; Area Coaches; Our Partners:
VanCrest, Essen House Restaurant, K&S Tumblefit, and the ABA; Our Ad-
vertisers: Oasis Bar & Grill, Papa Oleys Pizza, Root Beer Stand, Hormanns
Heating, ACDC, SportOne, Subway, Dr. Ellinwood, Keystone Salon, Com-
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Church, Antwerp VFW, Cook/Burkhard & Gorrell; and Our Volunteer support
staff; Joe & Sue Meyer, Joyce and Larry Copsey, Joyce & Keith West, Ron
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Antwerp wins Route 49
Classic in dramatic fashion
Sam Williamsons buzzer beater stuns Edgerton, 55-54
By JOE SHOUSE
Sportswriter
EDON It came down to the final 5.5 sec-
onds. Edgerton held a one-point lead with their
playmaking guard Max Nihart at the foul line for
two shots. Nihart calmly connected on his first
attempt to put the Bulldogs on top, 54-52. Nihart
missed his second attempt, allowing the door to
remain open for the Archers. With no Antwerp
timeouts, Colton Stout grabbed the rebound and
advanced the ball up the side line where it ended
up in Sam Williamsons hands, who drilled the
long 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded, giving the
Archers the one-point win, 55-54, before a jubi-
lant Archer contingent and a quiet and stunned
group of Edgerton fans.
Antwerp fell behind early, but managed to
take a 16-14 lead at the end of the initial quarter.
Both teams struggled offensively in the second
period with the Archers scoring eight points
while holding the Bulldogs to just six. The
Archers enjoyed a 24-20 halftime lead, but an 8-
0 Bulldog run to open the third quarter had
Edgerton on top, 28-24.
Antwerp tied the score on three occasions
throughout the third quarter and still trailed 39-
36 heading into the final eight minutes of play.
In the fourth period, Edgerton held a seven-
point margin over the Archers, 49-42, with 2:30
remaining, but the Archers continued to chip
away at the Edgerton lead with Trenton Copsey
hitting six free throws down the stretch to pull
the Archers to within three, 50-47.
With 6.3 seconds remaining, Derek Smalley
connected from long range to pull the blue and
white to within one, 53-52, and setting up the
frantic final five seconds.
The Archers received solid play from several
players. Williamson had the winning basket and
finished with 12 points, but the inspired play of
Trenton Copsey both offensively and defen-
sively was a welcomed sight. The 6-foot-4 junior
led all scorers with 22 points while collecting
nine rebounds.
This was a great win. We wanted to set the
tone early and in the second half we knew they
(Edgerton) would come out more aggressive.
Coach (TJ) Hammer made some adjustments
and we responded, said Copsey.
Everyone contributed to the title win, accord-
ing to Coach Hammer. Sam (Williamson) did
a great job defending Nihart and Copsey seemed
to be at the right place at the right time. He got
some big baskets when we needed them. Every-
one executed, everyone contributed, and played
with energy, said the Antwerp mentor.
Antwerp scoring: Copsey 22, Williamson 12,
Brumett 12, Smalley 5, Jones 4. Edgerton scor-
ing: Nihart 16, Michael 12, Miller 10, Wright 6,
G. Brady 6, K. Brady 2, McClellan 2.
Antwerp, Edgerton win on opening night
Antwerp and Edgerton picked up opening
night wins in the Route 49 Classic held at Edon.
It didnt come easy for either team, but in the
end, both the Bulldogs and Archers had enough
to secure the win.
After trailing at halftime by four points,
Edgerton took control after intermission to defeat
Hicksville, 57-41. Antwerp also trailed at inter-
mission, 23-17, before catching fire in the final
period for a 49-41 win over Edon.
For the Archers, a quick 6-0 lead dissipated
and the home team Bombers went on top on a
bucket by 6-foot-4 senior Jacob Brown.
Edon continued to hold the lead by as many
as eight late in the second period. Garrett Jones,
who scored all the Archer points in the second
quarter with eight, managed a field goal prior to
the halftime buzzer to pull the blue and white to
within six, 23-17.
In the first half, the Archers looked out of sync
and appeared they were ready to hand over to the
Edon Bombers a belated Christmas present.
In the first half, we didnt attack the rim. And
for us to win, we have to rebound. When we out-
rebound our opponent, we win, said Coach
Hammer.
The first half saw Kaden Brumett picked up
two fouls in the first three minutes of play and
was forced to the bench for the remainder of the
half.
With Brumett on the bench, we were forced
to play some of the guys out of position and we
struggled a little in the first half, said Hammer.
In the second half, the Archers responded with
both Brumett and Derek Smalley answering the
call. The two shooters combined for one 3-
pointer in the first half but the final 16 minutes
had the senior teammates total 24 points.
Brumett finished with 14 after going scoreless in
the first half and Smalley added 13.
We did a much better job attacking the rim,
which allowed us to get better shots. I liked the
way our kids responded in the second half, said
Hammer.
In the third period, the Archers faced their
largest deficit, 32-21, but a late 7-0 run pulled
the Archers to 32-28 heading into the final pe-
riod.
A Brumett triple at 6:04 pulled the Archers
to within one, 34-33, forcing a Bomber timeout.
An Edon turnover coming out of the timeout
gave the Archers the opportunity for the lead
and, again, Brumett answered with a field goal
and a 35-34 Archer lead with 5:30 remaining.
Edon regained the lead on a field goal from
Brock Thiel, but a Smalley 3-pointer and a
Colton Stout field goal in the paint stretched the
Archer advantage to 40-36. Following an Edon
two-point goal, the Archers rattled off seven
points on a 3-pointer from Smalley and two field
goals from Brumett to give the Archers some
breathing room at 47-38.
After scoring 17 points in the first half and just
11 points in the third frame, the Archers ex-
ploded for 21 points in the final eight minutes
while holding the Bombers to single digits with
nine. Antwerp finished with a plus-five in re-
bounding.
Joining Brumett (14 points) and Smalley (13
points) in the Archer scoring column were Jones
8, Trenton Copsey 5, Sam Williamson 5, and
Stout 4.
All-Tournament Team
Mike Peeples, Edon; Garrett Crall, Hicksville;
Max Nihart, Edgerton; Duane Miller, Edgerton;
Kaden Brumett, Antwerp; Sam Williamson,
Antwerp; Trenton Copsey, Antwerp.
Jim Bowers/Paulding County Progress
Garret Jones #30 reaches back for an offensive rebound against
Edon last Friday night in the opening round of the Route 49 Classic.
Antwerps Derek Smalley #3 pulls up for a jumper against
Edon last Friday night in the Route 49 Classic.
The Archers drew the host school, Edon, in the opening round
of the Route 49 Classic. Trenton Copsey #32 helped Antwerp
pull out the win with this drive to the hole for two.
Panther girls reach
finals of Bryan Classic
By JIM LANGHAM
Sportswriter
BRYAN Its been several
years since a Paulding girls
basketball team has reached the
finals of the Bryan Holiday
Classic, and although the local
squad was soundly defeated by
an athletic Stryker team for the
championship, there was also a
sense of hope in head coach
Lyndsi Schultzs voice when
she referred to moving on to
the rest of the season with a
winning 5-4 record.
Sure we would have liked
to have defeated Stryker, but
we talked about it after the
game. This is the part of the
season where we have strug-
gled the past few years, said
Schultz. We need to come
back; we cant allow this to
turning into a losing streak.
Stryker, who was led in Sat-
urday nights final with the ath-
letic efforts of Connor
Sullivan with 20 points and
Connor Varner with 18
points, claimed the tourna-
ment title with a 45-22 win
over the Panthers.
Paulding wins 63-41 in
opening round
On Friday evening, the
local squad caught fire and
outscored Fairview, 39-19, to
pull away for a 63-41 win
over the Apaches in the open-
ing game of the tournament.
Sierra McCullough turned in
a spectacular offensive show,
draining five 3-pointers to
lead the Panther effort in a
19-point performance. In ad-
dition, Jerika Bland scored 13
points for the local squad.
Schultz also praised the ef-
fort of Abby Pease, who
dropped in nine points and
hauled down 10 rebounds.
She shot the ball well, when
she put it up and she felt her
position well, observed
Schultz of Pease. She was
able to create space under-
neath for other girls to score.
Paulding led 13-9 at the
end of the first stanza, but
Fairview closed to within two
points, 24-22 Paulding, at the
half.
However, the Panthers
came out on fire the second
half to put the game away.
Ali Hug paced Fairview
scoring 12 points while
Emilee Carder contributed 11
points.
In the first half, we came
out a little slow, observed
Schultz. I was not excited
about our pace. But we came
out as a whole different team
in the second half.
We shot the ball well for
the game with seven threes
and shooting 16 of 21 at the
free throw line, added
Schultz.
Paulding will take to the
hardwoods again next Tues-
day at Edgerton and then re-
turn home on Thursday of
next week for a game against
conference foe Bluffton.
Tip off time is
changed to 5 pm
SHERWOOD The Green
Meadows Conference girls
basketball game on Friday,
Jan. 3 featuring Wayne Trace
at Fairview will have a 5 p.m.
junior varsity tip off time in-
stead of 6 p.m. as originally
scheduled. The varsity game
between the Raiders and
Apaches will immediately
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Ethan Linder #15 splits the Crestview interior defense on this
drive to the rack for the Raiders last Saturday night. The game
ended with a Wayne Trace three ball just crawling back out no
good to give the Knights a hard-fought road win.
Colby Speice #20 drops a trey in for the Raiders against
Crestview last Saturday night.
The Raiders Corbin Linder #30 looks for a cutting teammate
against Crestview last Saturday night.
Crestview takes thrilling win over Wayne Trace
Raiders post come-from-behind win over Woodlan Warriors
By KEVIN
WANNEMACHER
Sportswriter
HAVILAND In one of the
more entertaining games to
watch, Crestview and Wayne
Trace hooked up in another
classic high school basketball
game Saturday night at the
Palace where a last-second 3-
point attempt by the Raiders
Colby Speice was halfway
through the net before popping
back out to give the Knights a
50-48 victory.
The contest featured 13 lead
changes and six ties on the
night and had the late-game
drama that has become the
norm between these two
schools, giving fans from both
schools full value of their ticket
prices.
With the Knights on top 42-
41 after three quarters, Wayne
Trace took its first lead of the
second half on a Devin Wen-
zlick bucket with 5:09 remain-
ing.
Following two Damian
Helm free throws that put the
Knights in front 44-43, a
bucket by Preston Zaleski
widened the Crestview lead to
46-43 at the 3:28 mark.
A Wayne Trace miss led to a
pair of Isaiah Simerman free
throws as the Knight advantage
grew to 48-43 with 3:07 on the
clock.
An Ethan Linder bucket
stopped the Raider drought
with 1:34 left to get Wayne
Trace within 48-45.
Forced to foul, the Raiders
sent Crestviews Cam Etzler to
the line where the senior guard
hit one of two charity tosses to
make it 49-45 with 50 seconds
remaining.
Speice connected on a long
distance bomb to pull the
Raiders within 49-48 10 sec-
onds later before Etzler was
again fouled.
The Knight guard connected
on the first foul shot but missed
the second charity toss as
Crestview held a 50-48 lead
with 33 ticks on the clock.
From there, Wayne Trace
played for the final shot with a
Speice trey from the corner
doing everything but falling
through the bottom of the net,
sending the Knights home ex-
cited with a win while the
Raiders suffered a heartbreak-
ing defeat.
It was a great basketball
game, commented Crestview
head coach Jeremy Best. Its
tough to see either team lose be-
cause both teams played very
well and very hard. Both teams
had great crowds and the atmos-
phere was very good. It was a
good game for both teams to be
a part of at this point of the sea-
son.
Helm topped the Knight at-
tack with 18 points and six re-
bounds while Etzler chipped in
15 markers and five caroms as
Crestview moved to 7-0 on the
season.
I am proud of the effort of
our kids, Best added. I
thought defensively we really
did a good job of limiting good
scoring opportunities. You have
to give Wayne Trace credit, they
came out and hit some big shots
early and shot the ball well there
in the first quarter. But we were
able to get some big defensive
stops tonight.
Corbin Linder led the Raiders
with 19 markers while also
recording five steals. Wayne
Trace also got a solid game
from junior guard Jake Arend,
who chipped in 10 points and
four boards. Speice added nine
markers and four rebounds as
well.
Very pleased with the ef-
fort, stated Wayne Trace head
coach Jim Linder. Crestview is
a very, very good basketball
team and it was a great game
tonight between two good bas-
ketball teams.
The first quarter featured a
much faster pace than the final
three quarters. The two teams
combined for 36 points in the
opening eight minutes with
Wayne Trace holding a 20-16
lead entering the second stanza.
Wayne Trace falls to 3-1 on
the season.
The Raider junior varsity im-
proved to 4-0 on the season with
a 51-39 win over the Knights.
Alec Vest had a dozen mark-
ers for the red, white and blue
with Gabe Wobler chipping in
10. Cole Shepherd and Luke
Miller added nine and eight
points, respectively.
The Raiders and Knights are
scheduled to meet again in Con-
voy on Saturday, Feb. 8. Hope-
fully, it will be as fun to watch
as this one was.
Raiders post come-from-be-
hind win over Warriors
Corbin Linder scored 23
points and Colby Speice added
13 markers to lead Wayne Trace
to a come-from-behind 68-58
win over Woodlan Friday night
in boys non-league basketball
action in Indiana.
With the win, Wayne Trace
remained unbeaten in three
games while the Warriors fell to
3-4 on the year.
The Raiders would never trail
again after a Colby Speice trey
with 7:08 remaining in the con-
test, putting Wayne Trace on
top, 46-44.
Although the Warriors tied
the contest on a Jaylin Bennett
basket, Wayne Trace added a 3-
point play from Ethan Linder to
go back in front, 49-46. The
Raiders further widened the
margin as Speice hit his second
3-pointer to push the lead to 52-
46 at the 4:58 mark.
Colby hit a couple of big
shots there for us in the fourth
quarter, commented Raider
head coach Jim Linder. We got
some key plays there down the
stretch that was critical.
Corbin Linder hit one of two
foul shots before connecting on
a 3-pointer that gave the Raiders
a 56-54 lead. The junior guard
followed that with another long
distance shot on the next pos-
session, giving Wayne Trace a
59-56 advantage at the 1:34
mark.
It was a battle tonight,
commented the Raider mentor.
We were fortunate to hit some
shots at key times and then we
were able to get stops on the de-
fensive end.
After a Warrior miss, a David
Sinn basket pushed the Wayne
Trace advantage to 61-56 at the
1:00 mark.
Following a Woodlan
turnover, Speice threw a perfect
pass to Ethan Linder for another
3-point play that virtually sealed
the victory and put the Raiders
on top, 64-56.
Wayne Trace added two
more free throws each by Ethan
Linder and Devin Wenzlick,
icing the 68-58 victory.
Ethan Linder chipped in a
dozen points for Wayne Trace
and T.J. Blackmore posted nine
markers. Speice also dished out
four assists for the red, white
and blue with Jake Arend
recording four steals.
Bennett led all scorers with
24 points while also grabbing
11 rebounds in the contest. Greg
White chipped in a dozen mark-
ers and Jeffrey Jones recorded
11 points. Kadin Gerig picked
up eight boards and Evan Gust-
ing posted seven caroms.
Wayne Traces junior varsity
also moved to 3-0 on the season
with a 47-31 win over the War-
riors.
Wayne Trace opens Green
Meadows Conference action
Thursday night as the Raiders
host Fairview.
Sports Scoreboard
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None.
PAULDING
Junior High Girls Basketball
Paulding and Edgerton each won one
of two games in action between the
two schools last week. The Lady Pan-
ther eighth graders recorded a 29-20
win over the Bulldogs. Cassidy Posey
led the way for the maroon and white
with a dozen markers while Audrey
Manz added 11 and Kaylen Hale
chipped in six.
Edgertons seventh grade team was
victorious by a 30-26 margin over the
maroon and white. Kamdyn Etzler had
seven points for Paulding with Briana
Townley posting six. Ashlynn Rice
(four), Haylee Dominique (four), Asia
Arellano (three) and Megan Tope (two)
were the other scorers for Paulding.
WAYNE TRACE
None.
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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 at
6:00pm. Our church office is located at 308 N. Main St.
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
Karen Stetins, church telephone number is 419-399-4962 or 419-399-2320.
Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 Flat Rock Drive (P.O. Box
156), Paulding, Pastor Karen Stetins, church telephone number is 399-
2320, Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:15 a.m.
PAYNE AND OUTLYING AREAS
Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, 203 W. Townline, Payne, 399-2576, Pas-
tor 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, Pastor Mikeal
George. Sunday worship at 9:30 am. 419-263-2092; 419-574-2150 (cell).
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. David Rohrer, 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.
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
(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 Hos-
pital, 399-4919, elders John Mohr, 260-632-4356, Bob Fessel 419-399-
3398, Brad Sisson 419-263-3108, Don Baer 419-399-5805. Sunday school
at 9 a.m., morning worship at 10:15 a.m., Bible Study at 7 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.
Christian Fellowship Church, Paulding High School Auditeria, 10
a.m. Sunday. Pastor Greg Cramer.
Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, 417 N. Main, Paulding, 399-2576,
Pastor Very Rev. G. Allan Fillman, Masses: Saturday at 6 p.m.; Sunday
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 Gardner.
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1233 Emerald Road,
Paulding, 419-399-4576, Sunday school 9:00 a.m., Worship service
10:00 a.m. Interim pastor is Rev. Dr. Paul Biery.
First Presbyterian Church, 114 West Caroline Street, Paulding, 399-
2438, Rev. David Meriwether, 9:00am Sunday school (youth and adult),
10:15 a.m. praise singing, 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship. Communion 1st
Sunday each month.
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,
Grover Hill Church of the Nazarene, Maple and East Jackson streets,
Pastor Jonathan L. Hoagland, 587-3376, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Morn-
ing worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening gospel hour at 6 p.m., Wednes-
day evening service at 7 p.m.
Grover Hill Zion United Methodist Church, corner of First and Harrison,
587-3941; Pastor Mike Waldron, 419-238-1493 or 419-233-2241 (cell). Sun-
day 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
Sterrett, 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 6 p.m.
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Grover Hill, County Road 151, Sun-
day 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., Wednesday Bible study and prayer at 7:00 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,
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.
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, Sun-
day 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 11:15 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:00 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.
Riverside Christian Church, 15413 St. Rt. 49, (corner Ohio 49 and Road
192), Antwerp. 258-3895, Pastor Regan Clem.
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, Rev. C. Joseph Fifer, Sunday
school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday 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., Sunday
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.
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LCC Holiday Tournament
LIMA Paulding and Wayne
Trace wrestling teams gave
strong performances at the 18-
team Lima Central Catholic
Holiday Thunderbird Invita-
tional on Saturday.
Coldwater defeated second-
place Paulding by a decisive
margin, 274-226. Wayne Trace
finished third (219.5) and Carey
was a close fourth (213).
Taylor Deatrick (138) was
Pauldings only wrestler to
notch a title Saturday. Deatrick
beat Williamsburgs Dawson
Davis, 13-6.
Teammate Adam Deatrick
(170) narrowly missed a cham-
pionship, losing a 6-5 battle
against Coldwaters Jake
Schmidt. Dakota Valdez also
was a runner-up at 220.
Finishing in fourth place
were Kage Seal (113), Dylan
Gamble (132) and Aaron Mock
(152). Fifth-place finishes went
to Branson Minck (120) and
Cody Jarrell (160).
The Raiders were led by
George Clemens, who not only
won the 106-pound weight
class, but was named the tour-
naments MVP.
Clemens won his class with a
pin of North Unions Noah
Maynard. Also claiming top
honors for the Raiders were
Ruger Goeltzenleuchter, who
won the 120-pound group with
a 17-4 decision over Charles
Johnson of Williamsburg, and
Tyler Showalter. Showalter was
victorious at 152-pounds, get-
ting a 13-3 decision over Fosto-
rias Keegan Green.
Raider head coach George
Clemens had been waiting for
his wrestling team to be at full
strength. Many of the players
off of the state runner up foot-
ball team finally returned to the
mat, but even with their return,
due to the late alpha weigh-ins,
many were not in their appro-
priate weight classes and this
left some open spots on the
team roster.
I had been waiting to get
everyone back, and wow, did
they exceed my expectations.
With only three practices, not
being in wrestling shape, and
some wrestlers at weights they
wont be later in the year, they
came in and looked impres-
sive, stated coach Clemens.
Everyone contributed to
team points today and all
wrestlers garnered a victory to
help propel this team to its third
place finish, commented
Clemens.
Wayne Trace crowned three
individual champions on the
day with the first being George
Clemens at 106. Clemens
would wrestle flawless on the
day, either pinning or tech
falling all opponents to end the
day at 5-0. Clemens won by fall
in the championship match.
George made no mistakes
today, was near perfect, and was
offensive minded. He really
looked good, said Coach
Clemens.
The next Raider wrestler to
garner first place honors was
Ruger Goeltzenleuchter. For a
freshman to come into this
tournament and wrestle flaw-
lessly is exciting! Ruger wres-
tled aggressive and used his
style to work for him, com-
mented Clemens.
The final Raider to stand a
top the podium was Tyler
Showalter at 152 pounds.
For Tyler to come into this
tournament with only three
days of practice, just recover-
ing from a football injury and
to run through the tournament
and wrestle the way he did was
shocking to me. A little rusty,
but he wrestled really tough
and smart today, quipped
Coach Clemens.
Wayne Trace had one run-
ner-up in Dustin Taylor at 113
pounds.
I was really pleased and
surprised by our team finish
and how the wrestlers just get-
ting back on the mat looked
today. Obviously, once in
shape and we get some of the
rust knocked off, they will only
improve. Once we get kids in
the right weights, that will
allow us to get a more com-
plete roster, and then we will be
ready for the conference and
post season, finished
Clemens.
Justin Pierce would be the
next highest placing grappler,
earning a fourth place finish.
Josh Reel and Riley Moore
both finished in seventh on the
day. Daron Showalter (eighth
place), Matt Baxter (10th) and
Brandon Laney (11th) rounded
out the Raider scoring.
Panthers light up the scoreboard
in 65-53 win over Miller City
By JIM LANGHAM
Sportswriter
MILLER CITY The Paulding Panthers gave
themselves an appropriate Christmas gift on Dec.
23 with a 65-53 win at Miller City.
Coming into the season, Paulding head coach
Shawn Brewer felt confident in his teams ability
to play quick, strong defense. However, there was
a bit of concern about shooting, at least early on.
The Panthers seem to be alleviating that fear these
days, connecting on 25 of 42 for a torrid 60 percent
shooting against the Wildcats. Just recently, the Pan-
thers also shot at a 56 percent rate another game.
The fellows are putting out a nice patient of-
fense, making that extra pass, taking time to set up
a good shot, commented Brewer. Its good to see
this.
The Panthers also crashed the boards with au-
thority, hauling down 29 rebounds while limiting
Miller City to just 18 rebounds.
The third quarter proved to be the big burst in the
contest, as the Panthers came out and outscored the
Wildcats, 20-7, to pull away from a 28-28 halftime
tie to a 48-39 advantage at the end of the third
stanza, enough to establish the margin needed to
win the contest.
In that third quarter, Treston Gonzales, who led
the Paulding team with 21 points, fired in five field
goals and two free throws to lead the Panther on-
slaught.
Other strong Paulding offensive performances
came from Guy Harder with 15 points and Kyle
Kauser with 12 points.
For Miller City, Adam Niese bucketed 15 points
while Jackson Lammers and Mick Lammers
scored 14 and 11 points, respectively.
Its nice going into this little break on a winning
note, said Brewer. We will come back with
games at Liberty Center (Jan. 3) and Parkway (Jan.
4), followed by a game at Bluffton the following
week. Weve appreciated the strong fan support
lately. It makes quite a difference. Were going to
need that for our upcoming road games.
Pauldings record currently stands at 5-2 overall
and 1-1 in the Northwest Conference while Miller
City dropped to 4-3.
In junior varsity action, Paulding ran over Miller
City, 40-23.
Antwerp wrestler makes school history
MONTPELIER The
Antwerp High School
Wrestling team recently com-
peted at the Montpelier Iron-
horse Invitational on Dec. 28.
Five Archer wrestlers com-
peted in the tournament with
three of them placing in the
top four of their respective
weight classes.
Jarett Bute (285) finished
fourth on the day with a
record of 2-2 and two pins.
Jordan Laker (220) fin-
ished 3-1 with three pins on
the day to capture a runner-up
finish.
Justice Clark (152) made
Antwerp wrestling history by
becoming the first Archer
wrestler to ever win an individ-
ual tournament. Clark was 4-0
on the day with three pins.
Team results: 1. Montpelier
156.5; 2. Delta 144.5; 3. De-
fiance 140.5; 4. Napoleon
111; 5. Wauseon 103.5; 6.
Antwerp 66; 7. Hicksville 59;
8. Toledo Christian 39.5; 9.
Bryan 38.
Congratulations to both
Justice and the rest of the
Archer wrestlers for all of
their hard work and success.
Be sure to catch the
Antwerp wrestlers in their
final home meet at 6 p.m. on
Jan. 7 at Antwerp High
School.
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ing room, 2 bdrm, 2
bath, 1560 sq. ft.,
Paulding. $149,900.
Call Sandra/Tamyra
419-506-1015
NEW PRICE USING #1610 301 N. MAIN ST., PLDG - Lg. 4 BDRM 1
1/2 BATH HOME CORNER LOT.... GOURMET KITCHEN... FIREPLACE
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....CALL DON GORRELL 419-399-7699
#1531 - 9 Acres of
Fantastic River Views!
One-of-a-kind 3 Bdrm,
2.5 Bath, 4,200 Sq. ft.
Home! Formal dining, 3-
car garage. $349,000.
Call Sandra/ Tamyra
419-506-1015
#1599 -Inviting 3 bdrm
home w/ New bath, beau-
tiful kitchen, bsmt w/fin-
ished rec room, 2 car
garage. S. of Paulding.
$59,900. Call Sandra/
Tamyra 419-506-1015
NEWLISTING #1616---
7871 SR 111 W, Paulding
- 3 bdrm home with pole
barn and rural setting
...Affordably Priced at
$42,000....Call Don
Gorrell 419-399-7699
NEW LISTING #1617
602 Emerald Rd, PIdg -
Previously used as a
Doctors Office.... Could
have many uses... Seller
has retired and SAYS
SELL!!!!! $ 35,000 -
CALL DON GORRELL
419-399-7699
#1615 2 bdrm home on
.7 acre lot just W. of
Antwerp. Roof in 2003;
vinyl siding; full usable
bsmt. $54,900. Call
Sandra/ Tamyra 419-
506-1015
100 East Jackson St., Paulding, OH 45879
419-399-4444
STRALEY REAL ESTATE
2 BUILDING SITES; a
2.296 acre parcel and a
1.928 acre parcel near the
Paulding Hospital. #348 &
#349
QUALITY CONSTRUCTED.
11833 Road 132 near the
Paulding Hospital. The
2800 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 3
bath home and a 1200+ sq.
ft. attached garage for vehi-
cle and storage space has
many features for those
who appreciate quality. The
lot measures 2.555 acres
with a pond that's behind
the home. Also, there's
more acreage available.
Listing #344
NEAT HOME located on a
corner lot in Paulding hav-
ing a spacious furnished
kitchen, separate laundry
room, carpet and hardwood
flooring, detached garage
and fenced in side and rear
yard. $54,900. #357
3 BEDROOM, ranch style
home having central air,
large living dining room
combination, separate
laundry and a 2 car garage
located on a corner lot in
Paulding. #354
BUILDING SITE (108 x
132) on the NE Corner of
Perry and Coupland Streets
in Paulding. #350
3 BEDROOM 1.5 bath
home basement, attached
24 x 28 garage and a
12x12 storage building.
Location is in Paulding on
West Perry St. #351
627 N. WI LLI AMS
Paulding
10+ ACRES: 3 bedroom 2
bath home with a 3rd bath
space in the full basement
thats studded, insulated &
ready to finish. The great
room has a fireplace &
large windows overlooking
the pond. Theres also cen-
tral heat and air, extra elec-
tric service for future uses
and more for you to see.
Located on Road 176 in the
Antwerp School District.
#353
3 BEDROOM one story
home and attached
garage, located on Helen
Street in Paulding. #330
MAUMEE RIVER: West of
Antwerp near the state line
is this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath
Cape Cod home with
many interior and exterior
recent improvements, full
basement, new sidewalk,
circular driveway, 3 car
garage, storage building,
and many trees, all on 1.88
acres. Listed in the upper
80s.. #356
For photos & more information please visit
www.straleyrealestateinc.com, or call
Matt Straley at 419-785-5161
Carolyn Straley at 419-769-1352 or 419-399-3721
Rudy Straley at 419-769-8996 or 419-399-3721
or email straleyrealestate@windstream.net
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mental decrease) for
year-end 2013, effective
December 29th, 2013,
and declaring an emer-
gency.
The complete text of
these ordinances is
available at the clerks
office by appointment.
Kay Miller (419) 399-
2644. 19c1
NOTICE
The Council, Village of
Latty met in regular ses-
sion on Monday, No-
vember 11, 2013, to pass
the following ordi-
nances:
Ordinace 2013-11-01,
an ordinance authorizing
the clerk-treasurer to in-
crease appropriations to
the state pass-through
grant fund (2062) in the
amount of $4,935.53
gency.
Ordinance 2013-11-02,
an ordinance granting
the clerk-treasurer the
authority to apply for a
Moving Ohio Forward
grant and declaring an
emergency. The com-
plete text of these ordi-
nances is available at the
clerks office by ap-
pointment. Kay Miller
(419) 399-2644. 19c1
LEGALS
LEGALS
LEGALS
LEGAL NOTICE
U.S. BANK,
NATIONAL ASSOCI-
ATION, AS SUCCES-
SOR TRUSTEE TO
BANK OF AMERICA,
N.A., AS SUCCESSOR
TO LASALLE BANK,
N.A. AS TRUSTEE
FOR THE HOLDERS
OF THE MERRILL
LYNCH FIRST
FRANKLIN MORT-
GAGE LOAN TRUST,
MORTGAGE LOAN
ASSET- BACKED
CERTIFICATES, SE-
RIES 2007-1,
vs.
Nellie R. Wroblewski
Deceased, James H.
Wroblewski, Sr., et al.
The Defendant, Un-
known Heirs, Legatees,
Devisees, Executors,
Administrators and As-
signs and their Spouses,
if any, of Nellie R.
Wroblewski, but whose
current address is un-
known, will take notice
that on October 1, 2013,
the Plaintiff, U.S.
BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, AS
S U C C E S S O R
TRUSTEE TO BANK
OF AMERICA, N.A.,
AS SUCCESSOR TO
LASALLE BANK,
N.A. AS TRUSTEE
FOR THE HOLDERS
OF THE MERRILL
LYNCH FIRST
FRANKLIN MORT-
GAGE LOAN TRUST,
MORTGAGE LOAN
ASSET- BACKED
CERTIFICATES, SE-
RIES 2007-1, filed its
Complaint in Case No.
CI 13 193, in the Court
of Common Pleas of
Paulding County, Ohio,
seeking a foreclosure of
its mortgage interest in
the real property located
at 17026 St Rt 49,
Antwerp, OH 45813-
9152, Permanent Parcel
No. 1l-09S-009-00,
("Real Estate"), and al-
leged that the Defen-
dant, have or may have
an interest in this Real
Estate.
The Defendant, Un-
known Heirs, Legatees,
Devisees, Executors,
Administrators and As-
signs and their Spouses,
if any, of Nellie R.
Wroblewski, is required
to answer the Plaintiffs
Complaint within
twenty-eight (28) days
after the last date of pub-
lication of this notice. In
the event that the Defen-
dant, Unknown Heirs,
Legatees, Devisees, Ex-
ecutors, Administrators
and Assigns and their
Spouses, if any, of Nellie
R. Wroblewski, failed to
respond in the allotted
time, judgment by de-
fault can be entered
against them for the re-
lief requested in the
PlaintifFs Complaint.
Matthew C. Gladwell
(0075591)
Carrie L. Rouse
(0083281)
Ryan F. Hemmerle
(0079721)
Robert A. Wood
(0031620)
Attorney for Plaintiff
Reisenfeld & Associ-
ates, LPA LLC
3962 Red Bank Road
Cincinnati, OH 45227
voice; (513) 322-7000
facsimile: (513) 322-
7099 17c6
IN THE COMMON
PLEAS COURT OF
PAULDING
COUNTY, OHIO
LEAUDREY BUCK-
NER: Case No. CI
12 148
aka Leaudrey Young
aka Leaudry Buckner,
et.al.:
Plaintiffs
v.
RENOTTA KELLY
:
nka Renotta Young,
et.al.
Defendents
To: Unknown Spouse
of Renotta Kelly nka
Renotta Young; Jerry W.
Young, deceased aka
Jerry William Young,
deceased; Charles T.
Young; Unknown
Spouse of Charles T.
Young; All the unknown
heirs, executors, admin-
istrators and assigns of
Charles T. Young; Alvin
Edsel Young, aka Auld-
win E. Young; Unknown
Spouse of Alvin Edsel
Young, aka Auldwin E.
Young; All the unknown
heirs, executors, admin-
istrators and assigns of
Alvin Edsel Young, aka
Auldwin E. Young; Win-
fred Wingate; Unknown
Spouse of Winfred
Wingate; All the un-
known heirs, executors,
administrators and as-
signs of Winfred
Wingate
Please take notice that an
Amended Complaint has
been filed in the above-
captioned action against
you seeking a declara-
tory judgment clarifying
title to the subject real es-
tate, and an action seek-
ing to quiet title the
subject real estate, and
seeking to partition to the
subject real estate, which
real estate is described as
follows:
Situate in the Township
of Washington in the
County of Paulding and
State of Ohio, and
bounded and described
as follows; to wit: A part
of the Southwest Quarter
(1/4) of the Northwest
Quarter (1/4) of Section
Fifteen (15), Township
One (1) North, Range
Four (4) East, of the first
principal Meridian de-
scribed as follows: Be-
ginning at a point
Sixty-four (64) rods
South of the Southwest
corner of the northwest
Quarter (1/4) of the
northwest Quarter (1/4)
of said Section Fifteen
(15), Township and
Range aforesaid, and
running thence South on
the West line of Quarter-
Quarter section, sixteen
(16) rods to the South-
west corner thereof;
thence East along the
half section line running
East and West through
said section Fifteen (15),
Eighty (80) rods to the
center of a road running
through said section;
thence in a Northerly di-
rection in the center of
said road to a point
where said road crosses
the North line of the
Southwest Quarter (1/4)
of the Northwest Quarter
(1/4) of said Section Fif-
teen (15); thence West
on said quarter section
line to a point Forty (40)
rods East of the West line
(15); thence South Sixty-
four (64) rods; thence
West to the West line of
said section and place of
beginning, containing
fifteen (15) acres of land,
more or less.
Also, the Northwest
Quarter (1/4) of the
Southwest Quarter (1/4)
(15), Township and
range aforesaid, contain-
ing Forty (40) acres of
land, more or less.
Containing in all Fifty-
five (55) acres of land,
more or less, but subject
to all legal highways.
Parcel ID Nos.: 31-15S-
012-00 (40 acres) and
32-15S-013-00 (15
acres)
Situated in Washington
Township, Paulding
County, Ohio:
The East one-half (1/2)
of the West half (1/2) of
the Southeast Quarter
(1/4) of Section Sixteen
(16), Town One (1)
North, Range Four (4)
East, Paulding County,
Ohio, forty (40) acres.
Parcel ID No.: 31-16S-
008-00 (40 acres)
You are required to an-
swer the Amended
Complaint within 28
days after the publication
of this Notice, which will
be published once a
week for six (6) succes-
sive weeks, the date of
the last publication will
be on 1-22, 2014, and
the 28 days for answer
will commence on that
date.
Ann E. Pease, Clerk
Common Pleas Court Of
Paulding County, Ohio
115 N.Williams Street
Paulding, Ohio 45879
BRIAN S. GORRELL,
ESQ. (#0075438) 17c6
112 N. Water Street
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-2181
Attorney for Plaintiffs
NOTICE
The Council, Village of
Latty held three special
meetings on Saturday,
Dec. 14, 2013, to pass
the following ordinaces.
an ordinance authorizing
the clerk-treasurer to in-
crease appropriations to
the OWDA loan fund
(fund #5721) by $1700
gency.
an ordinance adopting
the temporary appropri-
ations for 2014 and de-
claring an emergency.
Ordinace 2013-12-03,
an ordinace amending
ordinance 2013-12-02,
2013-1-01, and 2013-
12-01 to amend the
appropriations (supple-
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Dear Friends of the Paulding Exempted Vil-
lage Schools,
THANK YOU FOR Your Support of our
Schools! What an awesome month we just
had here at Paulding Schools. I have person-
ally been involved in education for 26 years
and would be hard pressed to find out better
and more exciting news in a single month.
The Oakwood and Paulding Elementary
Schools were named High Progress Schools
of Honor. What does this mean? "To become
a High Progress School of Honor a build-
ing must first be a Title 1 or Title 1-eligible
schools with at least 40 percent of its stu-
dents eligible for free and reduced-price
meals. In addition these schools must rank
in the top 10 percent for gains in proficien-
cy, or if high schools, in the top 10 percent
in graduation rates. Finally, High Progress
Schools of Honor must have an Annual
Measurable Objectives grade of C or higher
and have met or exceeded Ohios value-
added measure for the last three years." This
just shows what can be done when we work
together to "Do what is best for kids". I am
very proud of our students, staff, and admin-
istration!
The other awesome news puts us in with a
very select group in the state. I received a
personal call and we received a personal visit
from Dr. Richard Ross, the Ohio Superinten-
dent of Public Instruction, to announce we
were winners of a grant from the state called
the Straight A Fund Grant. We worked
with Wayne Trace, Crestview, and Lin-
colnview. The grant total was 1.57 million
dollars and we will receive approximately
$600,000! There were only 24 out of over
600 applicants/ districts chosen and we were
one of them. More good news for students
and staff!! What will we use our portion of
this grant for? This grant will be used at
Paulding Schools to help students in the mid-
dle school and high school get laptop com-
puters in their hands for use on a daily basis!
Thanks goes out to Cortney Rethmel our
curriculum coordinator and her collaborative
group for working hard on this grant to help
our students.
As a final note, I invite you to become an
active part of our school district and to get
involved in the lives of our young people by
attending as many of the student activities as
your schedule allows. Please feel free to visit
me at my office in the Paulding Administra-
tion office, call me at 419-399-4656, ext
1510 or email me at
w_hanak@pauldingschools.org at your earli-
est convenience if you have any questions
about our school district or anything in this
community newsletter.
Sincerely,
William D. Hanak
Superintendent, PEVS
Paulding Elementary-Stephanie Tear
Happy New Year to all in Paulding! Here at
Paulding Elementary teachers work hard
each day to keep students working to their
potential. We are constantly working towards
school improvement. The Ohio Department
of Education has named Paulding Elemen-
tary a High Progress School of Honor!!
This achievement could not have been done
without the efforts of our children, parents
and teachers working together! See Mr.
Hanaks article for more information. Pauld-
ing is a great place to be!! We are looking
forward to an excellent 2014!
Recently, the local Geography Bee Test was
given to fourth and fifth graders. Fourth
grade first place winner was Olivia Paschall
and the runner-up was Logan Vance. Fifth
grade first place winner was Bailey March
and the runner-up was Payton Beckman.
The first place winners will participate in the
District Geography Bee. Many students are
working towards the Spelling Bee in January
and Battle of the Books competition as well.
While December was a relatively short
month, it was still very busy! Our PTO orga-
nized a Book Fair the first week in Decem-
ber. Something very touching they have
done is provided a free book for each student
in the school. It is a very exciting time for
the children. They also hosted a Santa shop
so students could purchase inexpensive gifts
for their family members. Parent volunteers
also came in and made ornaments with the
children to give as gifts to their families for
Christmas. We appreciate all the wonderful
parent support at Paulding Elementary! Our
next PTO meeting is January 7
th
at 6:30 in
the library!
Hopefully you were able to spend a lot of
time with family over Christmas break, along
with making many fond memories to reflect
on in the future. The students were certainly
excited about getting to break and are now
hopefully excited about getting back to
school. We hope your child feels safe, happy
and successful each day.
When your heart speaks, take good notes.
We here at Paulding hear our hearts and re-
spond to meeting the needs of children. As
we enter into the second half of our school
year, we look forward to working with you to
make 2014 a great year for our children!
Oakwood Elementary-Jennifer Manz
Happy New Year from Oakwood Elemen-
tary! We have had an exciting and busy first
half of the school year; and we are looking
forward to achieving new academics heights
in the second semester. As many of you set
New Years resolutions at home, it is a great
time for our students to review the progress
they have made so far this year and to set
new academic goals for the remainder of the
school year.
On January 10
th
, over thirty fifth and sixth
graders will participate in our Oakwood Ele-
mentary Spelling Bee. They will compete
for the right to represent Oakwood at the
Paulding County Spelling Bee to be held in
February. Good luck to each contestant! It
is no easy thing to stand in front a crowd and
spell random words out loud!!
Congratulations are in order for a number of
people:
*Our second graders, under the direction of
Mrs. Nancy Wehrkamp, Mrs. Debbie Carter,
and Mrs. Diane Erford and accompanied by
Ms. Sue Crossland, put on a stellar Christmas
program on December 17
th
. Thank you to all
who attended Christmas Around the
World. It was a beautiful production!!
*Our 5
th
/6
th
grade choir, beginning band, and
second-year band have all had performances
in the past couple of weeks. The students
and their director, Mrs. Wehrkamp, can be
proud of a job well done!
*Our 4
th
graders participated in a poster con-
test promoting recycling. Sophia Fishers
design was selected as a billboard winner.
You can see her poster on the billboard on
SR 613 west of Oakwood. Paige Joness
design was chosen as the Oakwood Elemen-
tary winning poster. Thank you to Becky
Suvar for bringing this program to our
school.
* In late November, all fourth, fifth, and
sixth graders at Oakwood Elementary took
the Geography Bee preliminary test. After
the tests had been scored, we received word
that CONGRATULATIONS are in order for
Sam Woods (gr. 4), Megan Dearth (gr. 5),
Sadie Estle (gr. 5), Brendan Hornish (gr. 5),
and Claire McClure (gr. 6)!! Each received
the highest score (or tied for the highest
score) at their grade level and will proceed to
the second round of the contest the PEVS
District Geography Bee on January 21
st
. We
wish each of them the best as they demon-
strate their knowledge of the world during
the next round of this contest! Way to know
Planet Earth, kids!!!
There has been much talk in the education
world about The Common Core curriculum
and new on-line assessments coming our
way. The staff has studied the State-adopted
curriculum carefully and is implementing
The Common Core standards in lessons. We
are also learning as much as we can about the
PARCC assessments to be sure we have our
students (and our facility lab, laptops, wire-
less connection) prepared to take them
next year. If you are interested in seeing the
types and style of questions on the new as-
sessments, you can visit
www.parcconline.org and click on sample
questions.
Thank you for your continued support of our
childrens education. May you enjoy a safe
and blessed New Year!
Middle School-Chris Etzler
Seasons Greeting from the Middle School!
I wish each of you a very Happy New Year.
Hopefully 2014 will the best year that we all
experience.
The Senior Citizens breakfast was once
again a success. Thank you to those that
came, and also to our students and staff that
participated. I hope you enjoyed the morn-
ing.
Our Christmas Choir and Band Concerts
were held on Sunday, December 15th. Spe-
cial thanks to Dave Clapsaddle and Don
Clark for the wonderful performances. Great
job by everyone.
Our middle school sports teams for winter
are in full swing as well as Science Olympi-
ad and preparation for the Science Fair. Best
of luck to all of our students participating in
extra-curricular events.
The second nine weeks grading period ended
December 20
th
. Hopefully all students are
academically where they need to be halfway
through this school year. Grade cards will be
coming home on Monday, January 6, 2014.
Our annual YEARBOOK SALE will be
starting after the holidays. More information
when we return after break.
Our Paulding Middle School SPELLING
BEE will be held at 8:30 a.m. on the morning
of January 14
th
, in the auditeria. Parents and
friends are invited to attend. Our school win-
ner will then advance to the County Spelling
Bee to be held here at Paulding Middle
School on January 27
th
, at 7:00 p.m.
Remember for vacation planning, we will be
giving the Ohio Achievement Assessments
(OAAs), the last week of April and the first
week of May.
We would also like to thank Mr. Dave
Stallkamp for his years of service for Pauld-
ing Exempted Village Schools. He served
the school district for 23 years, the last 12
as the Principal at Paulding Middle School.
Mr. Stallkamp, you will be missed and we
wish the best in your retirement.
High School-Todd Harmon
Paulding High School would like to thank all
those who were able to make the Senior Citi-
zens Breakfast a successful and entertaining
event.
Congratulations to Mrs. Harder and her stu-
dents who placed 5th at the Ohio Model
United Nations competition.
Thank you to Don Clark and Dave Clapsad-
dle for a truly spectacular musical Holiday
Extravaganza that was held December 15th.
Good Luck to Mr. Stallkamp as he will be
retiring at the end of December - a terrific
administrator and a fun loving person that
cares for kids and wanting the best for them.
Mr. Stallkamp you will be missed!
Thank you to those that supported the FFA to
help them have another successful fruit sales
this year.
Please continue to support our athletic teams
as they work hard at practice to prepare for
their competitions.
Parents, please be informed that during the
OGT testing in March, Juniors and Seniors
that have passed all sections of the OGT, will
be on a 2 hour delay schedule. All other stu-
dents will report on time. Freshmen will be
taking a practice OGT, while Sophomores
and any Juniors or Seniors who have not
passed all sections, will be taking the OGT.
Thanks to Student Council and NHS for their
help in welcoming the State Superintendent
Dr. Ross as he presented the banner to
acknowledge Paulding Exempted Village
Schools receiving the Straight A Fund grant
which will allow for new technology and
innovation to change the face of education
here at Paulding High and Middle School.
Thanks goes to Curriculum Coordinator
Courtney Rethmel for her hard work to ac-
complish the grant requirements that were
needed to be accepted. In just five months on
the job she has brought in $600,000 into the
school to further the education of students for
a long time to come.
On behalf of Paulding High School I would
like to wish all a blessed Holiday with expec-
tations of good times with family and
friends, and to get ready for the New Year
with new challenges that may come with it.
PRESCHOOL 2014-2015
Parents interested in sending their child to
the PEVS preschool for the 2014-2015
school year are required to bring their child
to a screening prior to enrollment. The free
screening will include height, weight, vision,
hearing, speech and developmental delays.
The screenings are available to all children in
Paulding County, up to five years of age,
regardless of the school district they will be
attending. (Please note: If your child is al-
ready enrolled and will be returning to pre-
school, there is no need for another screen-
ing.) You may schedule an appointment at
one of the screenings by calling Paulding
County Board of DD at 419-399-4800. Walk
-ins will be accepted, but you may have to
wait for an opening in the schedule. The
dates and locations of the screenings are as
follows:
January 17, 2014 Paulding Elementary,
8:30 11:00 am. Oakwood Elementary,
12:30 3:00 pm (Make up Jan. 24. 2014.)
February 7, 2014 Antwerp Methodist
Church, 11:00am 2:00 pm (Make up Feb.
14, 2014.)
March 21, 2014 St. Paul Lutheran Church
Paulding, 11:00 3:00 pm . (Make up April
14, 2014.)
Parents whose children attend one of the
screenings, and reside in the Paulding School
District, will be contacted in the spring re-
garding the enrollment process.
OHIO MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Twenty-nine PHS students participated in
this year's Ohio Model United Nations com-
petition in Columbus, Ohio. Chelsie Schoep-
flin received one of 30 Outstanding Leader-
ship Awards out of 1700 students. One of our
nations, Sudan, was recommended to move
on to both the General Assembly and the
Human Rights Council! Although Sudan was
not chosen as one of the finalist to be heard
in these sessions, to be recommended for the
General Assembly and the Human Rights
Council is an awesome achievement. Sudan
was represented by: CeCe Weidenhamer,
Rachel Nicelley, Ben Heilshorn, Konnor
Owens, Gerod Harder, Guy Harder, and Grif-
fin Harder. Congratulations to all of our stu-
dents for their hard work and effort! Mrs.
Harder's OMUN students would like to thank
Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative Trust
for their generous donation to help send stu-
dents to this exceptional educational experi-
ence. If you are an individual or business
and would like to partner with us to help
send students to Ohio Model United Nations,
please contact Mrs. Harder at
m_harder@pauldingschools.org for more
information.
SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION
January is School Board Recognition Month.
The 2014 theme is School Boards Empower
Student Success. The school board works
closely with parents, education professionals
and other community members to create the
educational vision we want for our students.
It then formulates goals, defines results and
sets the course for an adequate and equitable
education program for all our students. This
is a time to show our appreciation for the
leadership provided for our schools.
FFA PANCAKE & SAUSAGE SUPPER
Paulding FFA Alumni will be hosting a pan-
cake and sausage supper on Thursday, Jan 23
(make up date-Jan 28) in the auditeria from
4:30-7:00pm. Cost is $5.00 for adults, $3 for
children 3-12, 2 and under are free.

JH Wrestling
Jan. 7 Defiance-H 4:30
Jan. 9 @ Hicks/Fairview/Tinora-T 5:30
Jan. 11 Ayersville Inv-T 9:30
Jan. 14 Van Wert-T 5:00
Jan. 21 Spencerville-H 6:00
Varsity Wrestling
Jan. 9 @ Hicks/Fairview/Tinora-T 6:00
Jan. 11 Lima Spartan Invite-T 10:00
Jan 25 Wapak Lions Inv-T 8:00
JH Boys Basketball
Jan. 4 Bryan-H 10:00
Jan. 7 Delphos Jefferson-T 5:00
Jan. 9 Fairview-T 5:00
Jan. 14 Lincolnview-H 5:00
Jan. 16 Edgerton-H 5:00
Jan. 21 Crestview-T 5:00
Jan. 23 Antwerp-H 5:00
Freshman Basketball
Jan. 6 Antwerp-H 5:00
Jan. 9 Bluffton-T 5:30
Jan. 16 Columbus Grove-H 5:00
Jan. 21 Elida-T 5:00
Jan. 27 Ayersville-H 5:00
Boys JV/Varsity Basketball
Jan. 3 Liberty Center - T 6:00
Jan. 4 Parkway-T 6:30
Jan. 10 Bluffton-T 6:00
Jan. 14 Wayne Trace-H 6:00
Jan. 17 Columbus Grove-H 6:00
Jan. 18 Ayersville-T 6:00
Jan. 25 Ottoville-H 6:00
Jan. 31 Delphos Jefferson-H 6:00
JH Girls Basketball
Jan. 6 Bryan-T 5:00
Jan 7 Delphos Jefferson-H 5:00
Jan. 9 Fairview-H 5:00
Jan. 14 Lincolnview-T 5:00
Jan. 16 Wayne Trace-T 4:30
Jan. 21 Crestview-H 5:00
Jan. 28 Spencerville-T 5:00
Girls JV/Varsity Basketball
Jan. 7 Edgerton-T 6:00
Jan. 9 Bluffton-H 6:00
Jan. 14 Van Wert-T 6:00
Jan. 16 Columbus Grover-T 6:00
Jan. 21 Tinora-T 6:00
Jan. 23 Crestview-H 6:00
Jan. 28 Miller City-H 6:00
Jan. 30 Delphos Jefferson-T 6:00

Jan. 6 Classes resume
Jan 6 Band Bstr Mtg, Band Room 7:00p
Jan. 8 Grade Cards Sent Home
Jan. 8 Athletic Booster Meeting 7:00p
Jan. 9 P.E. Spelling Bee
Jan. 10 OE 5th/6th gr Spelling Bee
Jan. 10 Sign-up Deadline for Feb. 8 ACT
Jan. 11 Science Olymp Inv-Wright State
Jan. 13 Financial Aid Night, Auditeria 7:00p
Jan. 13 FFA Chapter Mtg,Ag Room 3:00p
Jan. 14 Board Meeting, Adm. Bldg. 6:30p
Jan. 14 MS Spelling Bee, Auditeria 8:15a
Jan. 17 Preschool Screening-see article
Jan. 20 NO SCHOOL-Martin Luther King Day
Jan. 21 Dist. Geography Bee,Adm. Bldg.12:30p
Jan. 23 FFA Alumni Pancake/Sausage Supper,
Auditeria (Jan 28 Make-up) 4:30-7:00p
Jan. 29 2-HR DELAY-Teacher In-Service
Jan 31 PE & OE Preschool Fun Day
Jan. 31 OE Kdg. Family Reading Day 2:30p

PAULDING EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS
JANUARY 2014 NEWSLETTER
SUPERINTENDENTS MESSAGE
NOTES FROM THE PRINCIPALS
ATHLETIC CALENDAR
DISTRICT CALENDAR EVENTS

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Mrs. McVay's 2nd grade Reading class from Grover Hill enjoyed writing sim-
ilies! It was as much fun as recess! Some of her students are from left - Kyle
Stoller, Kassidy Lewis, Laryssa Whitman and Nathaniel Osborn.
School Zone
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8516, Rd. 137, Paulding
(419) 399-3160
Paulding and Oakwood Elementary hosted a special
assembly on bullying prevention on Monday, November 4.
Mr. Puppet came and presented excellent lessons to the
students on how to treat one another respectfully and also
how to stand up to a bully. Shown with Mr. Puppet are
Paulding Elementary third graders Dakota Ousley, Nash
Saylor and Jacob Martinez.
Oakwood Elementary's third graders recently read Nate the Great,
San Francisco Detective. Mrs. Kenny who had traveled to San
Fransco talked and shared pictures of her adventures on her trip.
Pictures with Mrs. Kenny are Cassie Weller, Emma Florence, Mrs.
Kenny, Tristan Dix and Clinton VanScoder.
During the week of Halloween, students in Miss Taylor's first
grade class at Antwerp Elementary made spooky hands filled
with popcorn and candy corn. Then, they decorated their hands
with a bat ring. Pictured are Brendon Osborn, Keiton Lee, and
Drew Eaken.
Stop in & Warm up
with our NEW
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Proud Sponsor of
Paulding Countys School Zone
The Following Businesses are proud to
present the Paulding County School Zone
Red Ribbon Week Messages
Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth graders at Oakwood Elementary
were asked to write at least five things to say Yes to instead of
drugs during Red Ribbon Week which is celebrated nationwide
from October 23 31, 2013. Students pictured are, front - Hayden
Mullen and Gabe Nunez (third graders), Olivia Sprouse (fourth
grader); back row - Audra Stuck (sixth grader), Mark Butler and
Alivia Perl (fourth graders).
4th graders from Payne Elementary enjoy a lunch out at
Menos House of Pancakes in Payne. The students read the
menu to select their lunch. After enjoying the delicious food,
they counted out the money needed to pay for the meal.
What a yummy way to practice skills learned in the class-
room.
Lifetime
FREE car
washes w/ any
New or Used
purchased
Paulding
1-800-399-2071
DAIRY QUEEN
of Paulding
Sunday 11:00-9:00
The second grade students at Paulding Elementary held a canned food drive
recently. The students donated the food items to the Historical Society when
they went to the Christmas tree festival. The food items will then be donated
to the local food pantry. Shown with some of the canned food items collected
are Casey Agler and Alexus Stemen.
On October 31st, kindergarteners in Mrs. Hibbard's class at Antwerp Elementary participated in Character Day.
They dressed in costumes of their favorite movie and video game characters, animals, superheroes, and more.
Payne Elementary 5th grade students had a Happy Retirement party for Mrs. Sharon Rice. Mrs. Rice, standing
in the middle of the back row, assisted in the fifth grade classrooms until her retirement on October 31, 2013. Mrs.
Rice taught special education classes at Wayne Trace High School for 23 years. Congratulations Mrs. Rice! We
will miss you!
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419-258-5351
Payne Banking Center
119 N. Main St.
Payne, OH 45880
419-263-2705
Amidst all the preparations and
festivities, wed like to take a moment,
to let you know just how very much we
value your friendship and appreciate your
support, and wish you a very happy and
prosperous 2014.
Your Friendship
Gives Us Cause For
Celebration
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2014!
HATS OFF TO
Join us in celebrating a new year full of
infinite possibilities for us all.
We hope 2014 showers you with gifts of
love, friendship and prosperity.
Thank you for being a
loyal customer, a neighbor
and a great friend!
The new year is about to
make its grand entrance. As
we say goodbye to the old
year, we want to thank you
for your kind support. We
hope your holiday festivities
are filled with good times
and friends new and old.
Your Complete
Feed Dealer
Cecil Grain
& Feed Inc.
Cecil, OH
419-399-3017
W
ishing All
a H
appy
New Year!
419-594-3325 Oakwood, OH
Just a note of
thanks in the
final hours
When it comes to
serving you,
the pleasures
been ours!
Happy New Year!
To Our
Customers
at the
New Year
DAIRY QUEEN
1101 N. Williams Street
Paulding, OH
419-399-2542
HOLIDAY HOURS
New Years Eve
10:30 am - 7:00 pm
New Years Day Closed
Foltz Insurance
and Realty
H
appy N
ew Y
ear
Best Wishes
and
Thanks
To All
Of Our
Family
&
Friends
Happy
NewYear!
Wishing you in all sincerity
A season of peace and joy and much prosperity
For investing us with your trust its true,
That were deeply indebted to each one of you!
Chris R. Johnson
Investment Advisor Representative
(419) 399-5568 or
(419) 399-2311
115 North Main Street
Paulding, OH 45879
Securities and investment advisory services offered through FSC Securities Corporation,
member FINRA/SIPC and a registered investment advisor.
The Pleasure s Been Ours!
At the holidays and all year through --
we loved every minute of serving you!
With warmest wishes to you and your kin.
We thank you all for dropping in!
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Ohio Gas Company
Serving Northwestern
Ohio with Natural Gas
1-800-529-6511
With gratitude and best wishes
to all our customers and friends.
See You in the New Year!
Its time to celebrate
and be merry. We have
a lot to celebrate this
year, thanks to loyal
and caring customers
like you. We appreciate
your business and look
forward to seeing you
again in the new year.
But, until then, enjoy
the holiday!
IN OUR 36TH YEAR
OF BUSINESS
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& Furniture
Cleaning
419-263-2211
Wishing
You a
Happy
New
Year!
If you dont advertise,
you are not likely to get cus-
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help you call the Progress
today at 419-399-4015.
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Recycle. Rewrap. Reuse. Rethink.
PUT THE GREEN BACK INTO CHRISTMAS
WITH THESE ECO-FRIENDLY SUGGESTIONS!
Call 419-258-2345 for Curbside Pickup
We accept Christmas Lights
Thank you
A big thank you to all of our customers
and drop offs this year.
THE PAULDING COUNTY PROGRESS GOES TO PANAMA AND COSTA RICA. Tom and Rita
Diaz of Paulding recently took a cruise to Panama and Costa Rica. 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 ARUBA Harry and Kelly Ricker, Mooneen
Ringenburg, Braxton Ricker, Marsha and Kenny Adkins and Donna Dugan went to Aruba in the
Caribbean and took the Paulding County Progress. 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.
Kylee Baumle/Paulding County Progress
The blossoms of my Meyer lemon are highly fragrant and just a few of them perfume our entire
living room, especially in the evening.
By
Kylee Baumle
In The
Garden
A lemon by any other
name might be sweeter
When I was a little girl, my
grandparents left the cold
winters of Ohio and made
like snowbirds for Florida.
They would go down to
Bradenton sometime in the
fall, come home for Christ-
mas, and then go back down
until spring.
A couple of times, Mom
and I flew down to visit with
them for a week. The warm
weather was wonderful, the
beach was the best, and just
two miles down the road was
Mixon Fruit Farm.
Visits to Mixons were
mandatory and we purchased
fruit to take home with us. In
the years we didnt travel to
Florida ourselves, Grandma
and Grandpa brought oranges
back for us or had them sent.
They were sunshine in a box!
Bradenton is also home to
Tropicana, the number one-
selling orange juice in the
U.S. and the aroma that the
processing of orange juice
produces is intoxicating. Just
sniffing a citrus blossom
brings back memories of
those warm winter trips to
Florida.
As a matter of fact, Im en-
joying the aroma of citrus
blossoms right now, in my
living room. Not those of or-
anges, but from the Meyer
lemon tree Ive had for the
last three years.
Because we live in a grow-
ing zone thats just too cold to
grow citrus outside year
round, we have to grow it in
containers that can be brought
in when the temperatures turn
frosty. Gardeners have done
this for years, in fact, the first
greenhouses and conservato-
ries were built to house citrus
trees and were called or-
angeries.
One of the easiest to grow
and most readily available
citrus plants is the Meyer
lemon (Citrus x meyeri). De-
veloped in China, it is a cross
of a regular lemon with either
a mandarin or regular orange.
The cross with the orange
gives it a less tart, more sweet
taste and thanks to people like
Alice Waters and Martha
Stewart, its now popular in
all kinds of cuisine.
To call my Meyer lemon a
tree is a bit of a stretch. It has
a Charlie Brown Christmas
tree look to it, but like that
one, it serves its purpose. I
havent been able to muster
the courage to start hacking
away at it in an effort to re-
shape it. So my straggly little
Meyer lemon plods along,
year after year, seemingly
content to give me a few
lemons here and there.
Just what do I do with those
lemons? To be honest, I havent
done a thing with them except
to just eat them in the years prior
to this one, because the little tree
has only produced one lemon
per year. But this year is differ-
ent. There are four.
Actually, those are next
years lemons. The fruit takes a
ridiculously long time to ma-
ture. They seem to reach full
growth in size at a decent rate,
but ripening to their full meas-
ure of sweetness takes months.
I just harvested last years
lemon last week and it will be
next winter before I will pick
the ones growing on the tree
now.
This year, Ill take that one
lemon and Ill use the juice in
Hollandaise sauce for Eggs
Benedict. Thats a very special
dish at our house one that
doesnt get made very often and
is an appropriate use of the juice
from our lone lemon, I think.
Ill use the peel too. I thought
about turning it into lemon zest,
but Ive decide to make candied
lemon peel.
Then there are the seeds. Ive
toyed with the idea of planting
them just to see what I get.
Though most lemons will grow
true to seed, some do not. Since
a Meyer lemon is the result of a
cross, I might get a Meyer
lemon tree and I might get
something close, but not exactly
a Meyer.
Citrus grown from seed takes
several years to bear fruit, but
since the seeds are free, I figure
I have nothing to lose by trying
to grow them. At the very least,
Ill have a nice houseplant with
fragrant leaves and we all know
I need more houseplants, right?
Read Kylees blog, Our Little
Acre, at www.ourlittleacre.com
and on Facebook at www.face-
book.com/OurLittleAcre. Con-
tact her at
PauldingProgressGardener@g
mail.com.
Poll results
Results from last weeks poll question on our web site
www.progressnewspaper.org: Are you buying yourself a Christ-
mas present this year?
40.6% Yes, I deserve it
31.3% No, but I deserve one
25% No, I didnt deserve one
3.1% Yes, but I didnt deserve it.
Visit our web site and cast your vote in this weeks poll ques-
tion.
Farmers tax guide available
COLUMBUS The Farmers Tax Guide is now available
on the Internal Revenue Services IRS.gov website for use in
preparing 2013 tax returns. This IRS publication applies to in-
dividuals who cultivate, operate, or manage a farm for profit.
For tax purposes, a farm includes livestock, dairy, poultry,
fish, fruit, and truck farms, as well as plantations, ranches,
ranges, and orchards.
The guide includes tax updates for 2013 and 2014, to help
farmers plan ahead. It also covers record keeping and record
retention requirements. Other topics include tracking farm in-
come, expenses, employment taxes and sample tax returns.
The Farmers Tax Guide, as well as other IRS forms and
publications, can be accessed at IRS.gov or ordered by calling
toll-free, 1-800-tax-form.

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