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ACCOUNTANTS
Arend, Laukhuf & Stoller Inc. . . 8
BANKS
Antwerp Exchange Bank
. . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Paulding Chamber of Commerce . 12
Paulding County Economic
Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Vantage Adult Work Force Devel. . . . 5
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Job & Family Services . . . . . . . . 5
Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
CONSERVATION/RECYCLING
Erie Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
FUNERAL HOMES
Den Herder Funeral Home . . . . 4
GASOLINE/SERVICE/CONVENIENCE
C&Y Oil Co. Inc. (MaraMart). . . . 6
HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING
Fitzenriders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
HOBBIES
Phils Hobby Shop . . . . . . . . . . 5
HOSPITALS/HEALTHCARE
Community Health Professionals of
Paulding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Community Memorial Hospital . 16
Paulding County Hospital . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover
Van Wert County Hospital . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover
INTERNET PROVIDERS
Metalink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LANDSCAPING
Wollam Ag Center . . . . . . . . . . . 8
LIBRARIES
Paulding County Library . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . Inside back cover
MANUFACTURERS/INDUSTRY
Baughman Tile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Herbert E. Orr Co. . . . . . . . . . . 28
Lafarge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MUSEUM
John Paulding Historical Society
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PHARMACIES
Antwerp Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . 12
PRINTING
Hubbard Company . . . . . . . . . 12
RENTAL EQUIPMENT & SALES
Brush Creek Sales & Rental. . . . 8
TRUCKING SERVICES
Kauser Trucking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
UTILITIES
Paulding-Putnam Electric. . . . . . 5
ABOUT THE 2013 GUIDE
Copyright 2013 by the Paulding County Progress
The Paulding County 2013 Area Guide is a special section compiled and
published by the Paulding County Progress, 113 S. Williams St., P.O. Box
180, Paulding, OH, 45879.
This annual publication is designed to provide a comprehensive source
for information about life in Paulding County, including education, com-
munity organizations, leisure activities, government, services, community
resources, and other facts. We hope this Guide will prove to be an invalu-
able reference that you will turn to again and again throughout the year.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information
printed herein, as of Jan. 13, 2013. Corrections or additions for our 2014
Guide should be directed to the Paulding County Progress, 419-399-
4015; fax 419-399-4030, e-mail: progress@progressnewspaper.org.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Business & Industry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Election Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Events Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Government
County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Townships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Villages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
State-Federal Lawmakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Helpful Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Historical Sketch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Parks & Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Passports/Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Senior Citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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About the Cover
Look inside these pages to discover more about life in Paulding County,
Ohio. This years cover features a downtown scene in Paulding, which is
the county seat.
Vital statistics for Paulding County: Named for John Paulding,
Revolutionary War hero from New York. Square miles: 416.3. Population:
19,614 according to 2010 Census. Median age: 40.1. Number of registered
voters: 13,218. Townships: 12. Incorporated villages: 11. County seat:
Village of Paulding. School districts: 3. Rivers: Maumee, Auglaize. U.S.
highways: three U.S. 24, U.S. 30 and U.S. 127. State highways: seven
Ohio 49, Ohio 66, Ohio 111, Ohio 114, Ohio 500, Ohio 613, Ohio 637.
Number of farms: 760. Average farm size: 339 acres. Registered motor
vehicles: 25,577. Number of active businesses: 334.
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Local agricultural groups:
PAULDING COUNTY FARM SERVICE AGENCY (FSA): The Farm Service
Agency, a federal agency within the United States Department of Agriculture,
administers farm commodity programs; farm ownership, operating and emer-
gency loans; conservation and environmental programs; emergency and disaster
assistance; and programs for socially disadvantaged farmers, beginning farmers
and limited resource farmers. For more information contact Paulding County exec-
utive director Phillip E. Lautenschlager II, 260A Dooley Drive, Paulding, OH
45879. Phone: 419-399-3841 extension 2; FAX: 419-399-2919; email: phil.laut-
enschlager@oh.usda.gov; WEB: www.usda.fsa.gov.
PAULDING COUNTY DITCH MAINTENANCE PROGRAM: Tim Franklin, super-
visor, 503 Fairground Dr., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-4771, fax 419-399-5590;
web site: www.pauldingswcd.org; email: paulding@pauldingswcd.org
PAULDING COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: Coral
Fetzer, program administrator, 503 Fairground Dr., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-
4771, fax: 419-399-5590; web site: www.pauldingswcd.org email:
paulding@pauldingswcd.org
USDA NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE: Ken
Kottenbrock, district conservationist, 260B Dooley Dr., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-
3841, fax 419-399-2919; email: ken.kottenbrock@oh.usda.gov; web site:
www.oh.nrcs.usda.gov
PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO FARM BUREAU: Organizational director is Jennifer
Wilson, 1206 E. Second St., Suite 1, Ottawa, OH 45875, 419-523-5874 or 1-800-
260-3499, fax: 419-523-3219, e-mail: paulding@ofbf.org; county web site:
www.paulding.ofbf.org; State office located in Columbus, 614-249-2400; Web site:
www.ofbf.org
PAULDING COUNTY, OHIO FARMERS UNION: Marvin Thompson, president,
1504 Rd. 49, Scott, OH 45886, 419-263-2584; Tim Baumle, 6094 Road 80,
Payne, OH 45880, 419-263-2717; Richard Figert, secretary/treasurer. State office
is located in Ottawa, 800-321-3671, Web site: ohfarmersunion.org
THE NATIONAL GRANGE OF THE ORDER OF PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY,
otherwise called The Grange, is a fraternal organization for American farmers
that encourages farm families to band together for common economic and politi-
cal well-being. It was founded in 1867 and is the oldest agricultural organization in
the country. There is one group in Paulding County: FAIRVIEW GRANGE: Master
Tom Bennett, 18545 Rd. 73, Antwerp, OH 45813, 419-542-7540; meets fourth
Friday each month.
PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR FAIR BOARD: is the directing board for the
Paulding County Agricultural Society. Current officers are Tim Shafer, president;
Dan Howell, vice president; Sue Miller, secretary. Meetings are second
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the fair board secretarys office. The annual
November meeting is held in the Youth Leadership Building. The mailing address
is P.O. Box 222, Paulding, Oh 45879. Fair secretarys office is open for a few
weeks prior to and during fair week. The phone number is 419-399-2961.
PAULDING COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR BOARD: operates under the authority of
the Senior Fair Board. Current advisors are Joan Taylor and Tony Miller. Officers
are: Dalton Thomas, president; Alec Kuhn, vice president; Justin Carnahan, treas-
urer and Alexis Howell, secretary. Meetings are the second Tuesday of each
month at 7 p.m. in the Junior Fair Board office.
County 4-H Clubs
5-H 4-H Saddle Club (focus: horses), Dawn Cook, key advisor, 5636 Road 94,
Payne, Ohio, 45880, 419-263-2245; email: cookatwindingbrook@gmail.com
Blue Ribbon Workers, Deb Klopfenstein, key advisor, 2693 Road 87, Haviland,
Ohio, 45851, 419-622-3161; email: dklop87@gmail.com
Brown Bettys & Buster Browns, Jerrolyn Parrett, key advisor, 23770 Rd. 128,
Oakwood, OH 45873, 419-594-2273; email: jerrolyn44@gmail.com
Campground Kids, Sarah Noggle, key advisor, 12862 Rd. 114, Paulding, OH
45879, 419-506-1890; email: sarahnoggle@gmail.com
Doe-C-Doe, Chad and Kim Molitor, key advisors, 14722 Rd. 51, Antwerp, OH
45813, 419-258-2760; email: kkmolitor@yahoo.com
Flatrock Jr. Farmers, Dan and Debra Howell, key advisors, 18633 Rd. 146,
Paulding, OH, 45879, 419-769-1379; boone755@hotmail.com
Happy Bunch, Mandy Miller, key advisor, 21387 Road 128, Oakwood, OH,
45873, 419-594-2866; email: onuharley140@yahoo.com
Junior Leaders, (focus: teen leadership) Krisi Williams, key advisor, 10781
St.Rt. 66, Oakwood, OH 45873, 419-594-3156; K_williams@pauldingschools.org
Senior Citizens services
Paulding County Senior Center: Marsha Yeutter, coordinator; Ron Williamson,
food program manager; Cindy Kennedy, program manager; Phone: 419-399-
3650, fax: 419-399-3781, email: pcsc@midohio.twcbc.com, 401 E. Jackson St.,
Paulding, OH 45879. Administered through Paulding County Commissioners.
Dining center meals are available for seniors 60 years of age or older and their
spouses of any age. Center activities and transportation are available for seniors
55 years of age and older. Hot home delivered meals are available for eligible
Paulding County residents who are homebound. Meal reservations for the dining
center are appreciated by 9 a.m. on day of service. Lunch is served from 11:30
a.m.-noon, Monday through Friday. Transportation is provided to and from the
center as well as for medical, educational and service appointments. The center
also offers health and educational programs such as exercise, line dancing, tax
assistance, Medicare D assistance and screenings. Other activities are card
games, bingo, movies, crafts, and holiday celebrations. Special events are
planned for holidays and birthday celebrations. A Cancer Share and Care group
meets the last Wednesday of each month at the center at 12:15 p.m. The Memory
Caregiver Resource Group meets on the third Monday of each month at 1 p.m.
Funding for the senior center is awarded through the Area Office on Aging, local
tax dollars, United Way and consumer donations.
Department of Job and Family Services: Corey Walker, director, 303 W.
Harrison St., Paulding, OH 45879; 419-399-3756, fax 419-399-4674. The depart-
ments services available to area senior citizens include: adult protection,
Medicaid, Passport, food stamp benefits, and various supportive services.
Adult Day Health Care Center: 1151 Westwood Dr., Van Wert, OH 45891. Ouida
Fields is the director. Provides care during the day for elderly and disabled adults
from Van Wert, Allen and Paulding counties. Transportation is available through
the day care center. For more information, call 419-238-0751, fax 419-238-1706.
SENIORS
Leaders of Tomorrow, Jerry and Cherry Klopfenstein, key advisors, 9656 St. Rt.
613, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-4173; email: cherrysunshine@windstream.net
Livewires, Sue Miller, key advisor, 1611 Rd. 165, Grover Hill, OH 45849, 419-
587-3594; email: plainhillbilly@yahoo.com
Modern Miss & Mister, Mike and Julie Zuber, key advisors, 10579 St. Rt. 49,
Payne, OH 45880, 419-263-3278; email: juliezuber@frontier.com
The Out-Of-Towners, Michelle Grimes, key advisor, 15144 Rd. 169, Defiance,
OH, 43512, 419-393-4345; email: clocks@defnet.com
Ohio State University Extension (OSUE) is an integral part of The Ohio State
University; 503 Fairground Dr., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-8225, fax 419-399-
5590, e-mail: paul.osu.edu Web site: http://paulding.osu.edu. Jim Lopshire, exten-
sion agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources; Staci Hiler, 4-H program assistant.
Extension-related groups:
Contact the Paulding County Extension Office at 419-399-8225 for further
information about these groups.
Paulding County Agronomy Committee: Dave Hand, president
Paulding County Extension Advisory Committee: Jerry Zielke, president
Master Gardeners: Elaine Gress, coordinator
Northwest Ohio Livestock Producers: Terry Wehrkamp, chair, 419-399-5541
Dates to Remember:
Paulding County Fair: June 10-15, 2013
Paulding County 4-H Camp: July 9-13, 2013
Paulding County Fairgrounds: located on Fairground
Drive in Paulding Village and extending into Paulding Township to the west. It
is the home of the Paulding County Fair in June, but is also the site of many
other activities, including the annual Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival in
September. In addition to the Grand Stand, race track, horse barns, and sen-
ior and junior fair board offices, the grounds include several display buildings,
a horse show arena, the Ohio State Extension office and the Youth Leadership
Building. Indoor storage over the winter (November through May) is available
by contacting Jeff V. Miller at Antwerp. Various buildings and portions of the
grounds are also available to rent by contacting the same.

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EDUCATION
Schools
Paulding County
Western Buckeye Educational Service Center: Fiscal office 202 N.
Cherry St., P.O. Box 176, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-4711, fax 419-399-
3346. Van Wert office is located at 813 North Franklin St., Suite A, Van Wert,
OH 45891, 419-238-4746, fax 419-238-6259. Web site is www.wbesc.org. The
superintendent is Brian Gerber. County board members are: William Poe II,
Jerry Zielke, James Grubaugh, Nick Miller and Ron Treece. The treasurer is
Gary Ginter. Board meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the
month Jan.-June and the second Tuesday of each month July-Dec. at 7 p.m.
in alternating office locations. There are six major school systems in Paulding
and Van Wert counties. They include Antwerp Local, Paulding Exempted
Village, Wayne Trace Local, Lincolnview Local, Crestview Local, Van Wert City
Schools and Western Buckeye Resource Center. The Western Buckeye ESC
provides services in all areas with emphasis on students with special needs.
Office hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, September-May; sum-
mer hours are 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June-August.
Antwerp Local Schools: 303 S. Harrmann Road, Antwerp, OH 45813,
includes a high school, a junior high and an elementary school (grades K-12).
The phone number is 419-258-5421; fax 419-258-4041. Web site is
www.aw.noacsc.org. Antwerp administration includes Patricia Ross, superin-
tendent; Michael Bute, Middle and. High school principal; and Travis Lichty, ele-
mentary principal. School board members are: Mark Ryan, Lee Zuber, Anita
Bok, Steve Provines and Dennis Recker. School board meetings are held at 6
p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Antwerp has a preschool: Antwerp
Superstart Preschool.
Paulding Exempted Village Schools: 405 N. Water St., Paulding, OH 45879,
includes Paulding High School (grades 9-12), Paulding Middle School (grades
6-8), and Paulding Elementary School (grades K-5). The phone number is 419-
399-4656; fax 419-399-2404. Web site is http://pvhs.noacsc.org. Oakwood
Elementary School (grades K-6) is located at 309 N. First St., P.O. Box 37,
Oakwood, OH 45873. The phone number is 419-594-3346. Fax 419-594-3929
Administration includes John Basinger superintendent; Todd Harmon, high
school principal; Dave Stallkamp, middle school principal; Stephanie Tear
Paulding Elementary principal; and Jennifer Manz, Oakwood Elementary prin-
cipal. Approximately 1,575 students attend classes in the four-building system.
School board members are: Greg Reinhart, Robert Burkley, James Foltz,
Elizabeth Hunt, and Mark Manz. Board meetings are usually held at 7 p.m. the
third Tuesday of each month.
Paulding Exempted Village Schools also has a preschool program at two loca-
tions Paulding Elementary and Oakwood Elementary schools. PEVS
Preschool provides services to all children ages 3-5. The primary focus is to
provide a wide variety of services to children (and their families) with develop-
mental delays. Countywide, early childhood screening is held each year to iden-
tify children that may benefit from a developmentally appropriate program.
There is no fee for children who qualify. Children without developmental delays
are also welcome to attend a fee may be charged depending on income.
Transportation is provided by the school district. For more information, contact
Tillman Karl, 419-399-4656.
Wayne Trace Local Schools: Main office is located at 4915 US Route 127,
Haviland, OH 45851. Steve Arnold is the superintendent, 419-263-2415, 419-
399-4113 and 419-622-6300. The main office fax number is 419-263-2377.
Web site is www.waynetrace.org. The Junior/Senior High School is located at
4915 U.S. 127, Haviland, OH 45851, 419-399-4100 or 419-622-5171; fax 419-
622-3037. Kevin Wilson is principal. Wayne Trace Payne Elementary School
3112 N. Clinton, Ft. Wayne, IN 260-471-1340
424 Clinton St., Deance, OH 419-782-8020
PAULDING COUNTY DEPARTMENT

OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES
303 West Harrison Street, Paulding, Ohio 45879
419-399-3756
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.;
Friday 7am-11am or by appt.
Please call the Paulding County Job Center
at 419-399-3345 for Employment and
Training Services
401 McDonald Pike Paulding, OH 45879
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is located at 501 W. Townline St., Payne, OH 45880, 419-263-2512; fax 419-
263-1313. Sarah Franz is principal. . Wayne Trace Grover Hill Elementary
School is located at 101 Monroe St., Grover Hill, OH 45849, 419-587-3414; fax
419-587-3415. Al Lautzenheiser is the principal. Members of the school board
are: Dick Swary, Patrick Baumle, Duane Sinn, Lisa L. McClure, vice president
and Perry R. Sinn, president. Rob Wannemacher is the treasurer. Board meet-
ings are held the second Monday of each month.Enrollment is 1,013.
Wayne Trace Local Schools also has a preschool program for children ages 3-
5. For more information, contact WBESC at 419-399-4711.
Divine Mercy Catholic School: 120 Arcturus St., Payne, OH 45880, phone is
419-263-2114 fax 419-263-2114, e-mail: pj_prin@noacsc.org. Principal Cathy
Schoenauer. Enrollment is approximately 60 students in grades K-6. School
council members are: Father G. Allen Fillman, superintendent; Jason
Williamson, president; members: Angie Slade, Jack Baumle, Sara Molitor, Todd
Schweller. Divine Mercy Preschool: 120 Arcturus St., Payne, 45880 They
have been in operation since 1980. They promote the growth of children in all
areas social, emotional, intellectual and physical in a warm, stimulating
environment. There is an experienced staff with a long-term commitment to the
school.
Vantage Career Center: 818 N. Franklin St., Van Wert, OH 45891, 419-238-
5411 or 1-800-686-3944; fax 419-238-4058; Web site: www.vantagecareer-
center.com. Administration includes Staci A. Kaufman, Ed.S., superintendent;
Robert Vennekotter, director; Lori Davis, treasurer; and Pete Prichard, adult
education director/Wright State Lake Campus liaison; Ted Verhoff. Trade and
Industry supervisor; Mary Ann Hall, Business, health and human services. The
13 schools served are Antwerp, Continental, Crestview, Delphos, Delphos St.
Johns, Ft. Jennings, Kalida, Lincolnview, Ottoville, Parkway, Paulding, Van
Wert and Wayne Trace. There are 11 board members. Board meetings are held
the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. High school career technical enroll-
ment for the current school year is approximately 450 students. The facility
offers 16 different high school programs.
PARC Lane Training Center: 900 Fairground Drive (corner of C.R. 132 and
C.R. 107), Paulding, OH 45879. The phone number is 419-399-4800, fax 419-
399-4820, e-mail: parclane@paulding-net.com. Lisa Recker is superintendent.
Members of the governing board, Paulding County Board of Developmental
Disabilities are: Jim Henriott, Paul Grant, Jane Gochenour, Carol Schaefer,
Pam Walker, Mike Brigner and Kelly Tumblin. The board meets at 4 p.m. the
third Thursday of each month at PARC Lane Training Center. The schools
enrollment is approximately 25 students. PARC Lane serves infant children to
adults 22 years of age. An Early Intervention Program is available to qualified
children ages 0 to 3 years.
Paulding County Head Start: 14069 C.R. 111, P.O. Box 133, Paulding, OH
45879 419-399-5617. This free preschool program is provided for 3-, 4-, and 5-
year-old children of low-income families. The Head Start program prepares
children for kindergarten by teaching them age-appropriate skills in all areas of
development. NOCAC is the administrative body, 1-800-686-2964.
Area Preschools:
PEVS (Paulding Exempted Village) Preschool: 405 N. Water St., Paulding,
OH 45879, 419-399-4656 (at Paulding and Oakwood Elementary schools)
Wayne Trace Preschool: for children ages 3-5, contact WBESC at 419-399-
4711
Antwerp Superstart Preschool: Antwerp Local Schools, 419-258-5421
Divine Mercy Preschool: 120 Arcturus St., P.O. Box 98, Payne, OH 45880,
419-263-2114
Anns Bright Beginnings Preschool: 211 Emerald Road, Paulding, OH
45879, 419-399-KIDS (5437)
Nearby Colleges:
Defiance College: 419-784-4010
Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne University: 260-481-4739
Rhodes State Community College: 419-995-8320
Northwest State Community College: 419-267-5511
Ohio State University - Lima: 419-995-8600
Paulding
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Store Hours:
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Payne
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202 N. Main St.
Payne, Ohio
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PAULDING COUNTYS SOURCE FOR INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL
AND RESIDENTIAL MARATHON PRODUCTS. OWNING AND
OPERATING THREE CONVENIENT MARATHON LOCATIONS:
LIBRARIES
Paulding County benefits from a strong library system
Paulding County Carnegie Library (PCCL): 205 S. Main St., Paulding, OH
45879, 419-399-2032 (voice); 419-399-2114 (fax). Web site: www.paulding-
countylibrary.org. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.- 8 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m.-6:00
p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Administration: Director, Susan Pieper. E-mail:
susanhiIIpieper@gmail.com. Fiscal Officer, Michelle Stahl. E-Mail:
mstahl@pauldingcountylibrary.org. Important Contacts: Head of Adult Services,
Vicky Hull. E-Mail: vhull@pauldingcountylibrary.org. Network Administrator (IT),
Phillip Jackson. E-mail: pjackson@pauldingcountylibrary.org.
Board of Trustees: The library is under the control and management of a
board of library trustees consisting of seven members. Trustees are: Sue
Derck, Terry Wehrkamp, Corey Walker, Susie Thrasher, Ron Etzler and
Suzanne Rister. (A seventh board member is to be appointed).
Branches & Bookmobile: In 1990, the PCCL established its first branch library in
Antwerp. In 1996 a branch was opened in Payne and in 2000, the third branch
library was opened in Oakwood. In 2011 the PCCL established bookmobile serv-
ice. The bookmobile provides library service to over 20 locations including villages,
townships, preschools, assisted living facilities and head-start programs.
History: Library service was first established in Paulding County in the late
1800s. In 1912 the library received a grant from the Andrew Carnegie
Foundation; construction began on a new building in 1914 and was completed
and opened in March of 1916. In 1984, the library was listed on the National
Register of Historic Places. In 2003 the library was placed on Ohios Historic
Registry in recognition of the library being the first Carnegie library in the United
States built to serve an entire county. The library is currently celebrating 100
years of library support in Paulding County!
Funding: The PCCL is state funded by the Public Library Fund which is a small
percentage of the general revenue fund allocated to be divided among Ohios
public libraries. In 2009, Paulding County voters approved the first operating
levy for the library in order to bring library funding up to levels before Ohios
funding freeze began in 2002. The library also receives revenue from fees, fines
and donations.
Technology: The library provides access to the Internet via high-speed fiber optic
lines as part of the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). Wi-Fi is
available at all library locations. This service allows patrons to use their personal
laptops and the librarys wireless access point for their informational needs. In
2001, the library received 26 computers as part of a grant from the Bill and
Melinda Gates Foundation. The library was also awarded one of 13 statewide
Gates Computer Labs for computer training. These computers have been
upgraded or replaced thanks to private and corporate donations. The library also
provides online access to its collection via the Polaris automation system. This
system allows patrons to request titles off site from their home computers. The
library actively participates in the statewide resource-sharing program, Ohio
Libraries Share: M.O.R.E. Patrons are able to request resources from any library
throughout Ohio and have it delivered to their local public library.
Online Databases: Via the internet and online reference data bases, patrons
are able to access thousands of full-text magazine articles, research and other
authoritative information to meet their informational needs both at the library
and remotely from their personal computers. Ohio Web Library includes access
to Mango, a language learning tool and Ancestry.com, for use in the main library
only. Additional databases have been added to the PCCL growing list of online
resources. These include legal forms for Ohio providing updated and accurate
forms to download; Chiltons Library which provides maintenance and repair
manuals and other information for over 1,000 vehicles from 1940 to the pres-
ent; and Virtual Online Reference, access to 50 full-text authoritative reference
books covering every subject from history to literature to medicine to countries.
All these databases are free for Paulding County residents and available from
the library homepage. All you need is a library card.
Youth Service Department: The Youth Services Department provides servic-
es for youth and their parents and caregivers. The department sponsors a
countywide reading competition for area fifth and sixth graders called Battle of
the Books. Other programs include a summer reading program, make-and-
takes, story times, movies and special events. Every new baby born to Paulding
County parents is eligible to receive Diaper Chapters, a packet of information
about emerging literacy and the importance of reading aloud to infants and
young children. Head of Youth Services, Anissa Williamson. E-mail:
awilliamson@pauldingcountylibrary.org.
Young Adult Collection: The PCCL Teen Space is located on the main floor
next to the magazine collection. This special area includes many of the popular
young adult works of fiction and nonfiction as well as a variety of magazines.
Local History and Genealogy Department: Hundreds of amateur genealo-
gists from throughout the United States visit the PCCL genealogy and local his-
tory department yearly. Holdings include cemetery records, war rosters and
obituary file. The library is a cooperative member of the Hayes Presidential
Library Obituary Index available online at:
http://index.rbhayes.org/hayes/index/. The collection includes a variety of
genealogy and family histories, census records, early births and marriage
indices. The library also houses a growing local history collection, historical
Paulding County yearbooks, a rare book collection and postcards depicting
early Paulding County life. Historical photos of Paulding County are also avail-
able via the librarys Web site. The popular online database, Ancestry.com is
also free of charge through the librarys home page.
The Collection: Library holdings include e-books; best sellers; popular fiction
and nonfiction; large print collection; authoritative reference material; magazine
subscriptions; local, regional, state and national newspapers; DVD movies;
books recorded on CD and PlayAway; and music CDs. The library owns spe-
cial titles on the Civil War, World War I and World War II as well as historical
documents of military leaders and campaigns.
Paulding Friends of the Library: The PCCL has a Friends group that supports
the many projects and services of the library. Please consider helping the library
in this important area. For information call 419-399-2032.
Other services: Wi-Fi, public fax, color scanner and printers, color and black
and white photocopier, tax forms, voter registration, hot and cold laminating,
and die cut center.
Branch Info: All branches of the library provide popular reading material in a
variety of formats for all ages and are equipped with public access computers
with Internet access as well as WI-FI.
ANTWERP BRANCH LIBRARY: 205 N. Madison St., P.O. Box 1027, Antwerp,
OH 45813, 419-258-2855 (voice and fax). Branch Manager: Laura Woodcox,
email to lwoodcox@pauldingcountylibrary.org. Friends of the Antwerp Branch
Library: The ABL has an active Friends group that supports the library by pro-
viding the building and supporting library programs and services. For informa-
tion about becoming a Friends member, contact the library.
COOPER COMMUNITY BRANCH LIBRARY IN OAKWOOD: 206 N. First St.,
P.O. Box 348, Oakwood, OH 45873, 419-594-3337 (voice and fax). Branch
Manager: Sue Thomas, email to sthomas@pauldingcountyIibrary.org.
Oakwood Library Association: The CCL has an active group of dedicated vol-
unteers who support the library by providing the building and supporting library
programs and services. For information about becoming a member contact the
library.
PAYNE BRANCH LIBRARY: 101 N. Main St., P.O. Box 210, Payne, OH
45880, 419-263-3333 (voice and fax). Branch Manager: Sara Molitor, email to
saramoIly@hotmail.com. Friends of the Library: The PBL has an active Friends
group that supports the library by providing the building and supporting library
programs and services. For more information about becoming a Friend mem-
ber, contact the library.
BOOKMOBILE: 205 South Main St, Paulding, Ohio, 45879. Bookmobile
onboard phone is 419-670-3761. The Bookmobile manager is Kathy Heffley,
kheffley@pauldingcountylibrary.org. The Bookmobile driver is Tawnya English,
tenglish@pauldingcountylibrary.org. For routing information call Kathy Heffley
at 419-399-2032.
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Travis McGarvey is the director. For information call 419-399-2366.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY: Republican Joseph R. Burkard, prosecutor;
assistant prosecutor Matthew Miller, 112-1/2 N. Water St., Paulding, OH 45879,
419-399-8270, fax 419-399-2358. The prosecutors office presents the States
felony and misdemeanor cases against suspected criminals and provides legal
advice to county and township officials.
RECORDER: Democrat Carol E. Temple. The recorders office is located on the
main floor of the courthouse. The mailing address is Paulding County
Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879. The office number is
419-399-8275, fax: 419-399-2862, Web site: www.landaccess.com, e-mail:
pauldingcountyrecorder@midohio.twcbc.com. The office is the permanent
keeper of all real estate transfers in the county. In addition to deeds, this office
has on record all mortgages, liens, releases, leases, oil and gas leases, land
contracts, powers of attorney, easements, annexations, vacating of streets and
alleys, zoning resolutions and amendments, partnerships, condominiums, cor-
poration mergers and name changes, plat maps and surveys, cemetery maps,
and military service discharges.
TREASURER: Republican Lou Ann Wannemacher. The treasurers office is
located on the main floor of the courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., Paulding. The
mailing address is P.O. Box 437, Paulding, OH 45879. The office number is
419-399-8280, fax: 419-399-8268. The treasurer serves as the countys chief
investment officer, has established tax collections programs to help tax payers
who have difficulty in paying semi annual bills. She also collects real estate,
trailer, estate, personal property and delinquent taxes. She is the receiver of all
monies collected by other departments in the county. The office hours are 8
a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
SHERIFF: Jason Landers The sheriffs office is located at 500 E. Perry St.,
Paulding, phone: 419-399-3791, fax: 419-399-3216, Web site: www.pauldin-
gohsheriff.com, email: pauldingsheriff@bright.net. The jail is closed and
inmates are being housed at other facilities. The office is charged with serving
court process from all courts for residents of the county. It also provides all law
enforcement services for the unincorporated area of the county. The offices
serves as the central communications center for the countys fire, emergency
medical services, and law enforcement agencies with the use of 911.
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: 201 E. Caroline St., Suite 1,
Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-8464, fax: 419-399-8465. Brian Gorrell, director
and enforcement attorney. Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
This agency collects, distributes and enforces child support and spousal sup-
port orders; and establishes paternity and child support orders as needed.
PAULDING COUNTY COURTS: Paulding County Courthouse is located on the
Paulding village square at 115 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879.
Paulding County Common Pleas Court (General Division): Judge Tiffany
Beckman presides. Her courtroom and office are located on the second floor of
the courthouse, Suite 201, 115 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-
8220. This court hears cases involving civil actions exceeding $15,000;
divorces, dissolutions, post-divorce actions: child support, visitation, change of
custody; criminal actions: felony actions (designated as felonies or punishable
by more than one year of imprisonment); and administrative appeals:
Department of Industrial Relations, Workers Compensation, and
Unemployment Compensation.
Adult Probation Department: Office is located at 103-1/2 E. Perry St., P.O.
Box 89, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-8287; Fax 419-399-8223. State proba-
tion officers are Michael Speice and Joseph Keween.
Paulding County Common Pleas Court (Probate Division): Judge John
DeMuth presides. The courtroom and offices are located on the second floor of
8256. Probate division consists of estates, guardianships, and civil commit-
ments of mentally ill.
Paulding County Common Pleas Court (Juvenile Division): Judge John
DeMuth presides. The courtroom and offices are located on the second floor of
8255. Juvenile division hears cases involving juvenile delinquency and unruly,
neglected, dependent or abused; and paternity.
Juvenile Probation Department: Office is located on the second floor of the court-
house, 419-399-8260 Fax 419-399-8261. Chief Probation Officer is Anna Campbell.
Paulding County Court: Judge Suzanne Rister presides. Her courtroom and
clerks office are located in the County Annex Building, Suite 2, 201 E. Caroline
St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-5370, fax 419-399-3421, Web site:
www.pauldingcountycourt.com. The court hears civil cases up to $15,000, and
criminal cases involving traffic violations, misdemeanors, and preliminary hear-
ings in felony cases.
Paulding County Court Probation Office: 201 E. Caroline St., Suite 3 (alley
entrance) Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-3016, fax 419-399-4541, Web site:
www.pauldingcountycourt.com. Antonio Gonzales III Chief probation
officer/program director, Emily Munger administrative assistant and Gary
Frysinger, bailiff/probation officer.
County, State &
Federal Government
Paulding County Government:
Paulding County Population: 19,614 according to the latest Census figures.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: The county is governed by three elected com-
missioners whose jobs require making, handling and disbursing the county
budget. The commissioners are in their office at the courthouse from 8 a.m.-
4:30 p.m. or end of business on Mondays and Wednesdays. Commissioners
are Ray Klopfenstein, Tony Zartman and Fred Pieper. Clerks of the commis-
sioners is Nola Ginter and Cindy Peters. Assistant Clerk is Joan Tope. Office
number is 419-399-8215; fax 419-399-8299; e-mail is
pccommissioners@pauldingcountyoh.com The office is located in the base-
ment of the courthouse. The mailing address is: Paulding County Courthouse,
Room B-1, 115 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879.
CLERK OF COURTS: Democrat Ann Pease. The office is responsible for filing
and disbursing all court papers and recording all vehicle mortgages and titles
plus issuing passports. The office records notary commissions. The clerks
office is located on the first floor of the Paulding County Courthouse, First Floor
Suite 104, 115 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879. Office number is 419-399-
8210. Email address is clerk@pauldingcountyoh.com The clerks office is open
Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Motor Vehicle Title Office is located in in the courthouse basement,
Room B3, Paulding, 419-399-8211; Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
License Bureau, 831 N. Williams St., Paulding, 419-399-2064. The office is
run by Don Snyder. Hours are Monday 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 8
a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-noon.
AUDITOR: Republican Claudia J. Fickel. The county auditor is the chief fiscal
officer in the county. Her office is responsible for accounting for the millions of
dollars received each year by the county and to issue warrants (checks) in pay-
ment of all the countys obligations, including the distributions of tax dollars to
local government and county agencies. As chief financial officer, the auditor is
required by law to prepare the countys annual financial report. The auditor is
the chief payroll officer in the county responsible to serve as paymaster for the
county employees. The office also distributes motor vehicle fees, gasoline
taxes and local government funds in addition to the real estate and personal
property taxes. The auditor is the sealer of weights and measures for the entire
county, thus protecting the general public from loss which might occur from
faulty measuring devices, such as scales and pumps. The auditor serves as the
chief assessor which requires the duty to see that every parcel of land and
building is fairly and uniformly appraised and assessed for tax purposes. The
office maintains detailed records of the appraisal on each parcel in the county.
The auditor is also required to serve on several boards and commissions for
related county duties. The auditors office is the focal point in the county for the
issuance of licenses for dogs, kennels, vendors, cigarettes, and junk yards. The
auditors office is located on the main floor of the courthouse, Suite 101, 115 N.
Williams St., Paulding, Ohio, 45879. The telephone number is 419-399-8205,
fax: 419-399-5713, email: claudiaf@pauldingcounty-oh.com. Office hours are 8
a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
CORONER: Joseph M. Kuhn, D.O. His office is located at 301 S. Main St.
Payne, Ohio, 45880. 419-263-2947. The coroners primary duty is to determine
the cause of death and the manner and mode in which the death occurred.
ENGINEER: Republican Travis R. McGarvey. His office is located at 801 W.
Wayne St., Paulding, OH 45879. Office phone number is 419-399-2433, fax:
419-399-3363, e-mail: tmcgarvey@windstream.net. County garage phone
number is 419-399-2433. The office is responsible for providing maintenance
and engineering services for 329 miles of county roads, 209 bridges, and
numerous petitioned ditches. He acts as tax map draftsman for the county as
well as the engineer for the townships. A full-time work force of 25 employees
performs new construction, maintenance and ice and snow removal. The
offices general hours are 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays.
PLANNING COMMISSION: The office deals with major and minor subdivision
approval within townships, works with the townships in their zoning regulations,
and handles other planning-related topics. Meetings are held as necessary.
COUNTY
County
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OHIO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE: Michael Ohlrich, wildlife officer, 419-429-8390.
Responsible for protection, preservation, and conservation of wildlife through
the enforcement of laws. Education programs and resource materials are avail-
able. The mailing address is c/o Wildlife District Two, 952-A Lima Avenue,
Findlay, OH 45840.
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL: The Van Wert Post is located at 10234 Van
Wert-Decatur Road, Van Wert, OH 45891. Post Commander is Lt. David Van
Buren. The patrols job is to monitor the 338 miles of U.S. and state highways
in Van Wert and Paulding counties. The post promotes highway safety, con-
serves highways, expedites the apprehension of criminals using highways,
gives driving examinations, and apprehends and offers assistance to alcohol -
impaired drivers. Driving exams -To make an appointment call, 866-401-3926.
DIRECTORY
GOVERNMENT COUNTY OFFICES:
(Mailing address Paulding OH 45879)
Adult Probation Office, 103 -1/2 E. Perry St., 419-399-8287
Auditor, Courthouse, Suite 101, 115 N. Williams St., 419-399-8205
Board of Elections, Jan Commers, 105 E. Perry St., 419-399-8230
Bureau of Motor Vehicles (License Bureau), 831 N. Williams St., Paulding,
419-399-2064
Title office, Paulding County Courthouse, Room B3, 419-399-8211
Child Support Enforcement Agency, Brian Gorrell, director, P.O. Box 210,
201 E. Caroline St., 419-399-8464
Clerk of Common Pleas Court, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., 419-399-
8210
Commissioners, Courthouse, Room B-1, 115 N. Williams St., 419-399-8215
Common Pleas Judge, Courthouse, Suite 201, 115 N. Williams St., 419-399-
8220
Coroner, Joseph Kuhn, 301 S. Main St., Payne, Ohio, 45880, 419-263-2947
County Court, Suite 2, 201 E. Caroline St., 419-399-5370 or 419-399-2792
Department of Job & Family Services, Corey Walker, 303 W. Harrison St.,
419-399-3756
Dog Warden, 419-399-9728. Dog shelter is located at 13387 U.S. 127,
Paulding; mailing address: 115 N. Williams St.
Economic Development, Tony Langham, director; 101 E. Perry St., 419-399-
8282
Election Board: 105 E. Perry St., 419-399-8230
Emergency Management Agency, Randy Shaffer, director; 503 Fairground
Drive Suite 2 (county extension building), 419-399-3500
Engineer & County Garage, 801 W. Wayne St., 419- 399-2433.
Health Commissioner, Larry B. Fishbaugh, 800 E. Perry St., 419-399-3921
Health Department/WIC, 800 E. Perry St., 419-399-3921
Jacob-Eaton Acres, 13295 U.S. 127, Paulding, 419-399-3827
Jail, 500 E. Perry St., 419-399-3791
Juvenile Court, Courthouse, Suite 202, 115 N. Williams St., 419-399-8255
Juvenile Probation Dept., Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., 419-399-8260
Loss Control Coordinator, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., 419-399-8283
OSU Extension Office, 503 Fairground Dr., 419-399-8225
Paulding GALA (Golden Age Luncheon Association), 401 E. Jackson St.,
419-399-5606
Planning Commission, Paulding County Courthouse, Room B-1, 115 N.
Williams St., 419-399-8283
Probate Court, Courthouse, Suite 202, 115 N. Williams St., 419-399-8256
Probate Judge, Courthouse, Suite 202, 115 N. Williams St., 419-399-8255
Prosecutor, Joseph R. Burkard, 112-1/2 N. Water St., 419-399-8270
Recorder, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., 419-399-8275
Sheriff, 500 E. Perry St., 419-399-3791 or 1-888-399-0171
Treasurer, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., P.O. Box 437, 419-399-8280
Veterans Service Office, Jon Lichty, 810 E. Perry St., P.O. Box 215, Paulding,
419-399-8285; fax: 419-399-5571
Waste Management Education & Awareness, Becky Suvar, 419-399-3630.
GOVERNMENT STATE OFFICES:
Ohio Division of Wildlife, Michael Ohlrich, Paulding County Wildlife Officer,
419-429-8390. Mailing address: c/o Wildlife District Two, 952 Lima Avenue,
Findlay, OH 45840, 419-424-5000.
State Highway Garage, West Wayne Street, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-2433
GOVERNMENT U.S. OFFICES:
IRS (forms only), 1-800-829-3676
IRS tax information, 1-800-829-1040
Social Security Administration, 1-800-772-1213
COMMERCE
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
Accent/Paulding County Job Center: Helping individuals find new jobs; Jessica
Reinhart, office manager, 250 Dooley Dr. Suite B, Paulding OH 45879, 419-399-
3345. Hours: Mon.-Thur., 8 a.m.5 p.m. and Fri. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Paulding County Economic Development Office: Tony Langham, director, 101 E.
Perry St., Paulding OH 45879; 419-399-8282; fax 419-399-8284; email:
pced@bright.net; Web site: www.pced.net.
Regional Port Authority of Northwest Ohio serves Defiance, Fulton, Henry and
Paulding counties. The port authority can help manufacturers, distribution and trans-
portation facilities, corporate headquarters, medical office buildings, cultural organi-
zations, mixed use projects including residential and retail and office components,
research and technical centers, recreation, governmental operations, and nonprofit
organizations. Contact Jerry J. Arkebauer, executive director, at 1300 E. Second St.,
Suite 200, Defiance, OH 43512; 419-480-9656; Web site: www.regionalportauthori-
tyofnwo.org. Email: jarkebauer@hotmail.com
Paulding County Area Foundation is a not-for-profit Ohio corporation formed to
receive and accept property to be administered exclusively for charitable purposes,
for the benefit of the people of Paulding County. Address: 101 E. Perry St., Paulding,
OH 45879, 419-399-8296; email: pcaf@pauldingcountyareafoundation.net; Web
site: www.pauldingcountyareafoundation.net; Lisa McClure, executive director; Dr.
John Saxton, president of foundation board.
Antwerp Chamber of Commerce: P.O. Box 1111, Antwerp OH 45813, 419-258-
1722 to leave a message. Meets second Tuesday monthly at 12:30 p.m. in the
Essen House. Contact person: Cheryl Lichty.
Antwerp Community Development Committee: Antwerp Community
Development Committee (ACDC) is a citizens organization dedicated to establish-
ing the orderly and successful growth of the Antwerp area as a desired residential
location. Monthly meetings are held by various subcommittees with the ACDC Board
meeting quarterly, usually the second Thursday in the village offices. For information
call: Aimee Lichty at 419-258-1641 or 419-506-1228 (cell), email: antwater@fron-
tier.com or Jim Pendergrast at 419-769-1700 (cell) or 419-258-2410. Email:
proantwerp@yahoo.com
Community Improvement Corporation of Antwerp/Payne/Paulding County: Its
purpose is to benefit and improve the industrial climate of the county by promoting
the development of new business and industry, as well as providing assistance to
existing business and industry. David Randy Derck, president, P.O. Box 1088,
Antwerp OH 45813, 419-258-5511, fax 419-258-2822, email: antwerpinsur-
ance@mchsi.com; representing all Paulding County, except Paulding Village which
has its own CIC organization.
Oakwood Development Company: Dr. John Saxton, president, 5273 Rd. 215,
Oakwood, 419-594-2636; Marty Harmon, vice president, 7760 St. Rt. 66, Oakwood,
419-594-2931; Tim Kohart, secretary-treasurer, Defiance, 419-785-4146. Website:
www.oakwooddevelopmentcompany.com. They meet quarterly at 7 p.m. in the town
hall. The group purchased a 12-acre industrial site east of town along Ohio 613 adja-
cent to the railroad tracks in 2010. It was incorporated into the village in 2011.
Paulding Chamber of Commerce: Erika Willitzer, director; located at the corner of
Caroline and Main streets (State Bank building), P.O. Box 237, Paulding, OH 45879,
419-399-5215 office or 419-769-3011 cell; e-mail pauldingchamber@gmail.com;
Web site: www.pauldingchamber.com; Facebook: facebook.com/pauldingohcham-
ber. Board members are Michele Arend, Ruben Gill, Sonya Herber, Harvey Hyman,
Dianne Jones, Melinda Krick, Jason Landers, Reta Ptak, Tyson Mowery, Brenda
Wieland and Marsha Yeutter.
Paulding Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) is dedicated to improving
the economic well-being of the community as well as the surrounding area. For infor-
mation, contact the county economic development office at 419-399-8282.
Payne Chamber of Commerce: P.O. Box 411, Payne, OH 45880; email:
payne.chamber@gmail.com; Chad Benschneider, president, 419-263-2277; Chad
Cluts, vice president, 419-263-0327; Geoff Hyman, treasurer, 419-263-3133; Ashley
Doctor, secretary. Meets the first Wednesday of even numbered months at 119 N.
Main Street, Payne at 7 p.m.
Soil and Water Conservation District, 503 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH
45879, 419-399-4771 or Fax 419-399-5590
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)/Farm Service Agency, 260-A Dooley Drive,
Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-3841; Fax 419-399-2919
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, 260-B Dooley Drive,
Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-3841; Fax 419-399-2140
U.S. Army Recruiting Station, 419-238-4995
U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Station, 419-238-9995
U.S. Navy Recruiting Station, 419-238-4449
LAW MAKERS VILLAGES
ANTWERP VILLAGE
Location: Intersection of Ohio 49 and U.S. 24 in Carryall Township; zoned
Valuation: $19,091,430 Population: approximately 1,736
Village Offices: 118 N. Main St., P.O. Box 1046, Antwerp, OH 45813, 419-258-
7422 or 419-258-2241, fax 419-258-1337, email: antclktr@mchsi.com; web-
site:www.villageofantwerp.com
Government: Mayor Thomas VanVlerah, Fiscal Officer Loretta Baker, Council
members: Rudie Reeb, Steve Derck, Jan Reeb, Ken Reinhart, Larry Ryan and
Karen Lee
Village Administrator: Sara Keeran, 419-258-2371
Village Solicitor: Melanie Farr, 444 E. Main St., Fort Wayne IN 46802, 260-426-0444
Wastewater Superintendent: Jeremy Kosch
Police Dept.: call 911; Chief George Clemens III; non-emergency 419-258-2627
Fire Dept.: call 911; Chief Ray Friend and Asst. Chief Robert Addis
EMS: call 911; Coordinator Randy Shaffer
Cemeteries: Maumee Cemetery, located on U.S. 24 at the east edge of town;
Veterans Memorial (Riverside) Cemetery, located on U.S. 24, just east of downtown
Meetings Held at 5:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month. See dates on
Village web site
BROUGHTON VILLAGE
Location: Ohio 613, two miles east of U.S. 127 in Jackson Township with town
hall in the center of the village; unzoned
Valuation: $1,016,840
Population: approximately 120
Village Offices: 7774 Broughton Pike, Paulding, OH 45879
Government: Mayor Ronald Hunter, 419-399-4162; Clerk-Treasurer Rita
Daeger, Council members: Larry Offerle, Randy Cotterman, Donna Greer,
Teresa Matthews, Terry Daniels and Don Collis
Village Solicitor: Brian Gorrell, Paulding, 112 W. Water St., Paulding, Ohio
419-399-2181
Police Dept.: call 911
Fire Dept. and EMS: call 911; Paulding Fire Department and Paulding EMS
Meeting Date: Held at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the town hall
CECIL VILLAGE
Location: One mile west of U.S. 127 and one mile south of U.S. 24 in Crane
Township; zoned
Village Offices: 301 W. Third St., P.O. Box 164, Cecil, OH 45821; 419-399-3166
Government: Mayor Gene Sheets, 419-399-4923; Clerk-Treasurer Carlene
Turner; Council members: Julie McCloud, Chad Bucholtz, Maxine Keegan,
Roland Caballos
Fire Dept.: call 911; Chief Bob Herber, Assistant Chief Gene Sheets, John Baldwin
EMS: Call 911
Meeting Date: Held at 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the firehouse
GROVER HILL VILLAGE
Location: Intersection of Ohio 114 and Ohio 637 in Latty Township; unzoned
Valuation: $3,025,190 Population: approximately 402
Village Offices: Mailing address: 301 W. Walnut St., Grover Hill, OH 45849;
419-587-3328, fax 419-587-3228
Government: Mayor John Moon; Fiscal Officer Susie Moon, Council members:
Robert D. Hinchcliff, Pat Comer, Dottie Elliot, Beverly Harrison, John Wilkin and
Betty Booher
See VILLAGES, Page 13
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House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515, 202-225-6405, fax: 202-225-
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Village Solicitor: Scott Gordon, Van Wert
Police Dept.: call 911; Chief Tim Funk
Fire Dept.: call 911; Chief David Volk
EMS: call 911; Chad Roth, coordinator
Meeting Date: Held at 6 p.m. the third Monday of each month in the town hall
HAVILAND VILLAGE
Location: One mile west of U.S. 127 on Ohio 114 in Blue Creek Township;
zoned
Village Offices: 201 N. Vine St., P.O. Box 114, Haviland, OH 45851; 419-622-6009.
Government: Mayor Richard Bowers 419-622-3017; Clerk-Treasurer Sandra
Stoller. Council members: Mary Comer, Cindy Mosier, Kathy Jewell, Charles
Wilson, Neil Stoller
Village Solicitor: James Sponseller
Police Dept.: call 911; Ron Weck and Paulding County Sheriffs Office
Fire Dept. and EMS: call 911; Scott Fire Department and Scott EMS
Meeting Date: Held at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month
LATTY VILLAGE
Location: Southwest of the U.S. 127 and Ohio 613 intersection in Paulding
Township
Valuation: $1,911,630 Population: approximately 193
Village Offices: 650 Alexander St., P.O. Box 86, Latty, OH 45855, 419-399-2644
Government: Mayor Tom Sinn; Clerk-Treasurer Kay Miller, 419 399-2644.
Council members: Roger A. Miller, Jim Hale, Chad Lantow, Kenneth Speice,
Darlene Knapp
Board of Public Affairs: President Dan Knapp, D. Joan Pease, Michael Pease.
Village Solicitor: James Sponseller, 200 N. Williams St., Paulding, Ohio,
45879, 419-399-2217.
Fire Dept.: call 911; Roger Miller, fire representative; and Paulding Fire
Department
EMS: call 911; Scott EMS
Meeting Date: Held at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the town hall
MELROSE VILLAGE
Location: Intersection of Ohio 613 and C.R. 177 in Brown Township; unzoned
Village Offices: 705 State St., P.O. Box 101, Melrose, OH 45861
Government: Mayor Janet Stroup, 419-594-2133; Fiscal Officer Virginia
Scherer. Council members: Ed Thrasher, Kathy Bland, Tabbie Bair, Mike Smith
and Richard Stroup
Fire Dept. and EMS: call 911; Oakwood Fire Department and Oakwood EMS
Meeting Date: Held at 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month in the town hall
OAKWOOD VILLAGE
Location: Intersection of Ohio 613 and Ohio 66 in eastern Paulding County
along the Auglaize River; zoned
Village Offices: 228 N. First St., P.O. Box 457, Oakwood, OH 45873, 419-594-
3352; fax, 419-594-2322
Government: Mayor Erhard Bud Henke, 419-594-2211 or 419-594-3352;
Council members: Melissa Figert, Vicki Long, Todd Dangler, Phil Stucky, Jen
Ashbacher, Heather Huff. Fiscal Officer: Susan Barron
Village Administrator John Keyes, 419-594-3359, 419-594-2704, cell- 419-
615-5152
Village Solicitor: Brian Gorrell, 112 W. Water St., Paulding, OH 419-399-2181
Police Dept.: call 911; Chief Mark Figert, non-emergency 419-399-0066 (pager)
or 888-399-0171
Fire Dept.: call 911; Chief Kenny Thomas non-emergency 419-594-3381
EMS: call 911
Meeting Date: Held at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month
in the town hall
PAULDING VILLAGE
Location: Centrally located within the county, at the intersection of U.S. 127
and Ohio 111; zoned. Paulding is the county seat.
Population: approximately 3,605
Village Offices: 116 S. Main St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-4011, fax 419-
399-5368
Government: Mayor Greg White, Finance Director Melissa Tope, 419-399-
4011. Council members: Roger Sierer, Randy Daeger, Tom Diaz, Jim Guelde,
Barb Rife and Mike Trausch
Village Administrator: Harry Wiebe, 419-399-2806
Village Solicitor: Michael C. Jones, PO Box 274; Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-2614
Recreation Board: Jan Commers, Meredith Davis, Elaine Sierer
Water Plant: Mike Winners, superintendent, 419-399-2976
Utility Dept.: Ed Carlisle, supervisor, 419-399-9060
Police Dept.: call 911; Chief Randy Crawford, 419-399-3311. Officers are Gina
Weidenhamer, Duane Gorrell and Adam Kunz. Mayors Clerk is Krista
Gonzales.
Fire Dept.: call 911; Chief Todd Weidenhamer, 419-399-5923
EMS: call 911; coordinator Sue Crossland, 419-399-4828
Zoning Inspector: Ron Schmidt 419-399-4011
Cemeteries: Live Oak Cemetery on Emerald Road across from the school; and
Paulding Memorial Cemetery on Emerald Road, two miles north of town.
Meeting Date: Held at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month in
the Mayors Court room, in the municipal building at 116 S. Main St.
PAYNE VILLAGE
Location: Intersection of Ohio 49, Ohio 500, and Ohio 613 in southwest
Paulding County; zoned, building permits required.
Population: approximately 1,194
Village Offices: 131 N. Main St., P.O. Box 58, Payne, OH 45880, 419-263-
2514, fax 419-263-3510
Government: Mayor Terry Smith, Fiscal Officer Cheryl Halter. Council mem-
bers: Ray Speice, Randy Miller, Eric Gross, Bill Childs, Kathy Feasby, Ron
Schoenauer
Board of Public Affairs: Mac Brigner, John Hall, Brad Young
Village Solicitor: James M. Sponseller, 200 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH,
419-399-2217
Water and Sewer Dept.: Winston Gross and Don Coughlin, 419-263-2913
Street Dept.: Jarrod Childs
Police Dept.: Call 911; Chief Rodney Miller, non-emergency 419-263-2514.
Mayors clerk is Krista Gonzales, 419-263-2514, Ext. 100.
Fire Dept.: Call 911; Chief Jamie Mansfield, non-emergency 419-263-2823
EMS: Call 911; Coordinator Greg Bollenbacher, non-emergency 419-263-2823
EMS Billing Clerk: Krista Gonzales, 419-263-2514
Zoning Inspector: Thomas Sinn
Council Meeting Date: Held at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each
month at village hall
Mayors Court: Held at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month at the
village hall
SCOTT VILLAGE
Location: One square mile on the Van Wert-Paulding County line, with half the
village in each county; unzoned
Valuation: $920,410 in Paulding County
Population: Approximately 119 in Paulding County; 322 total in the village
Village Offices: P.O. Box 155, Blaine St., Scott, OH 45886
Village Solicitor: Shawn Putman
Government: Mayor Bryon Glass, Clerk-Treasurer Lori Kreischer. Council
members: Claire Smith, Deb Tarlton, Stan Pratt, Rick Boley, Janice Bodle .
Police Dept.: call 911; Chief Jay Klopfenstein
Fire Dept. and EMS: call 911; Fire Chief Jay Klopfenstein, EMS coordinator
Michelle Huffine.
Town Maintenance Brad Matthews
Meeting Date: Held at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month
in the fire station/municipal building
Paulding County Township Association: An organization to promote town-
ship government and help keep residents in touch with their trustees and fiscal
officers. Contact president Jay Dangler, 419-399-2688 or secretary-treasurer
Martha Strahley, 419-399-5839. Meets quarterly at the Jackson Township build-
ing located at the intersection of Roads 126 and 131. They host two fish/chick-
en fries annually. This year they will be April 11 and July 25. Both run 5-7 p.m.
at the OSU Extension Building.
AUGLAIZE TOWNSHIP
Area: 22 square miles, zoned
Population: 1,454
Government: Fiscal Officer: Sue Ann Becher, 419-393-4134. Trustees: Les
Weidenhamer, 419-393-4366; Bill Wiles, 419-393-2535; Gene Weidenhamer,
419-393-2372.
Mailing address: 22490 Rd. 178, Oakwood, OH 45873. Fax 419-393-2628
(call first). Email: auglaizetwp@yahoo.com
Zoning Inspector: Angie Pollock, 419-393-2876
Cemeteries: Barton, Dotterer, Hasch, Hosterman, Ice, Junction, Landis, Potter
Klein and St. Mary cemeteries
Fire Protection: call 911; Auglaize Twp. Fire Department, 419-393-4144, non-
emergency
Police Protection: Call 911
EMS: Call 911
Location: Fire station is located one and one-half miles east of Five Span
Bridge on Ohio 637; 21050 SR 637, Defiance. The township house is at 14850
Rd. 169, Oakwood.
Meetings: Held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the firehouse.
BENTON TOWNSHIP
Population: 1,046
Government: Fiscal Officer: Julie A. Dinger, 419-263-2678. Trustees: Mark A.
Crosby, 419-263-2267; Joseph W. Thome, 419-263-2673; Randy W. Noggle,
419-263-2459.
Mailing address: 3708 S.R. 500, Payne, OH 45880. Fax 419-263-1324.
Zoning Inspector: Tom Sinn, 419-399-4613.
Roads: 49 miles for upkeep
Cemeteries: Dealy Cemetery located on Ohio 49 south to C.R. 24 east;
Lehman Cemetery located on Ohio 500 west of Payne at T.R. 33 and St. Johns
Catholic Cemetery is located on Ohio 500 west
Fire Protection: call 911; Payne Fire Department and EMS
Police Protection: call 911
Location: The township house is located on Ohio 500, 1.5 miles west of Payne
at 6100 T.R. 33; 419-263-3143
Meetings: Held at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the township
house.
BLUE CREEK TOWNSHIP
Population: 781
Government: Fiscal Officer: Chris Laukhuf, 419-786-9525. Trustees: Jammie
Hughes, 419-622-3310; Doug Laukhuf, 419-622-4715; Bradley Mills, 419-622-3751.
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Mailing address: 8451 Road 48, Haviland, OH 45851
Zoning Inspector: Robert Laukhuf, 419-622-6454
Roads: 49.51 miles
Cemeteries: Abbott-Blue Creek, Apostolic and Blue Creek cemeteries
Fire Protection: call 911; Scott Fire Department and EMS, for non-emergen-
cies call 419-622-6431
Police Protection: call 911; Paulding County Sheriff Department
Location: The township house is at the intersection of Roads 87 and 48; 419-
622-6081
Meetings: Held the last Tuesday of each month in the township house at 7 p.m.
BROWN TOWNSHIP
Area: 36 square miles, unzoned
Population: 2,132
Government: Fiscal Officer: Cheryl Halter, 419-594-2042. Trustees: Craig M.
Dobbelaere, 419-594-3731; Marty Adams, 419-594-3091; Daniel R. Thomas,
419-594-2408.
Mailing address: 200 S. First St. Oakwood, OH 45873. Fax 419-594-2028.
Email: brown_twp@yahoo.com
Roads: 52.76 miles for upkeep
Cemeteries: Blakeslee-Charloe, Fort Brown, Hoover, Kingery, Little Auglaize,
Oak Grove, Oakwood, Prairie Chapel, Sherman and Switzer
Fire Protection: call 911; Oakwood Fire Department and EMS
Location: Brown Township House is located at 200 S. First St., Oakwood.
Meetings: Held at 6:30 p.m. the last Wednesday of every month at the town-
ship house.
CARRYALL TOWNSHIP
Population: 2,980
Government: Fiscal Officer: Twila D. Demongeot, 419-258-2092. Trustees:
Greg P. Hughes, 419-258-5201; John Benny Wyckoff, 419-258-2007; Joe B.
Barker, 419-506-1854.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 652, Antwerp, OH 45813
Zoning Inspector: Mike Molitor, 419-633-2610
Roads: 44 miles of township roads
Cemeteries: Antwerp Riverview, Banks-Coffelt, Clark, Hiram Banks, Maumee,
Riverside and Slough
Fire Protection: call 911; Antwerp Fire Department and EMS
Police Protection: call 911
Meetings: Held at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the home of the
fiscal officer.
CRANE TOWNSHIP
Population: 1,420
Government: Fiscal Officer: Kristine M. Stuart, 419-258-9319. Trustees: Jerry
C. Minck, 419-399-2599; Charles Simpson, 419-399-4737; Michael A. Meyer,
419-769-5760.
Mailing address: 8763 Road 176, Paulding, OH 45879
Zoning Inspector: P. Michael Brady, 419-399-9125
Roads: 36.17 miles
Cemeteries: Eaton, Forder (Bethel), Gordon, Immaculate Conception Catholic,
Lutheran, M.E., Rochester cemeteries
Fire Protection: call 911; Crane Township Fire Department
Location: Township House is on Main Street in Cecil.
Meetings: Held at 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the township house.
EMERALD TOWNSHIP
Population: 789
Government: Fiscal Officer: Christine D. Ferris, 419-399-2105. Trustees: Nate
Schlegel, 419-438-4558; Rick Weippert, 419-399-4948; Greg Adkins, 419-393-4194.
Zoning inspector: Nylice Thomas, 419-399-3171
Mailing address: 17702 Rd. 218, Cecil, OH 45821
Roads: 34 miles
Cemeteries: Ankney-Blaine, Bakle, Barton, Dotterer, Emerald Township,
Hasch family, Hyman, Junction, Kinzer, Renollet, Smith, St. Mary, and
Whitehead cemeteries
Fire Protection: call 911; Paulding Fire Department
Location: Township house is located at 16491 C.R. 133, Cecil
Meetings: Held at 6:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at the township
house.
HARRISON TOWNSHIP
Population: 1,459
Government: Fiscal Officer: Patricia Young, 419-771-0343. Trustees: Gary L.
Benschneider, 419-263-2952; Jim Overmyer, 419-263-2596; Edward L. Stabler,
419-263-2104
Zoning Inspector: Dave Jordon, 419-263-2171
Mailing address: 2143 Road 96, Payne, OH 45880
Roads: 38 road miles
Cemeteries: Snellenberger Cemetery located on Ohio 500, and Wiltsie
Cemetery on Road 51 East
Fire Protection: call 911; Payne Fire Department and EMS
Police Protection: call 911; Payne Police Department
Location: Township house is located at 7877 C.R. 51 next to Wiltsie Cemetery
Meetings: Held at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at the township
house.
JACKSON TOWNSHIP
Population: 1,795
Government: Fiscal Officer: Mary Howard, 419-399-4236. Trustees: Rex Gray
Sr., 419-399-5626; Bill Strahley, 419-399-5839; Mark Holtsberry, 419-399-2703.
Mailing address: 11625 Rd. 117, Paulding, OH 45879
Roads: 37.58 miles
Cemeteries: Bowholtz, County Home, Hedges, Linch, Pleasant Grove and
Upthegrove cemeteries
Fire Protection: call 911; Paulding Fire Department
Location: The township hall is located at Jackson Center, at 9992 Road 131 at
Road 126. Phone: 419-399-2470
Meetings: At 7 p.m. the last Thursday of each month in the township house.
LATTY TOWNSHIP
Population: 1,017
Government: Fiscal Officer: Susan Hinchcliff, 419-587-3318. Trustees: Lyle R.
Ebel, 419-587-3465; Keith A. Miller, 419-587-3404; Jason Sheets, 419-786-
5925.
Zoning Inspector: Jeff Ebel, 419-587-3524
Mailing address: P.O. Box 47, 204 Tyler Street, Grover Hill, OH 45849
Roads: 44.48 miles
Cemeteries: Mt. Zion, C.R. 151 northeast of Grover Hill and Pleasant View,
T.R. 72 east of U.S. 127
Fire Protection and EMS: call 911; Grover Hill Fire Department and EMS and
Scott EMS
Location: Township hall is located at 204 E. Jackson St., Grover Hill, 419-587-
3885 (voice and fax).
Meetings: Held at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the township hall.
PAULDING TOWNSHIP
Population: 4,022
Government: Fiscal Officer: Jane Buchman, 419-399-5938. Trustees: Paul
Hill, 419-399-4225; Jay Dangler, 419-399-2688; Mike Kauser, 419-399-2955.
Zoning inspector: Tom Sinn, 419-399-4613
Mailing address: 732 Miller-Parkway Drive, Paulding, OH 45879; e-mail:
PauldingTownship@windstream.net; Fax: 419-399-4012.
Roads: 31 miles
Cemeteries: Cooper Haines Cemetery on Ohio 500, and St. Paul Cemetery on
C.R. 114 off C.R. 87
Fire Protection: call 911; Paulding Fire Department and EMS
Police Protection: call 911; Paulding Police Department/Paulding County
Sheriff
Location: Township house is located at the intersection of C.R. 87 and S.R. 500.
Meetings: Held the second Wednesday night of each month at 8 p.m., April-
October and 7 p.m. November-March (in Nov. the meeting will be held the
Monday prior to election).
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
Population: 719
Government: Fiscal Officer: Neil Beining, 419-587-3792. Trustees: Burton
Merriman, 419-587-3192; Lynn Noffsinger, 419-587-3324; Lonnie C. Lytle, 419-
587-3819.
Zoning Inspector: Chad Dotson, 419-438-8509
Mailing Address: 2523 Road 173, Grover Hill, OH 45849
Roads: 47.6 miles
Cemeteries: Auglaize Chapel, Boutwell, Burbage, Carlton, Church of God,
Dunkard-Oak Grove, Fought, Harrell, Little Middle Creek, Melinger, Middle
Creek Joint, Wilson and Young cemeteries
Fire Protection: call 911; Ottoville Fire and EMS, Grover Hill Fire and EMS,
Oakwood Fire and EMS
Police Protection: call 911; Paulding County Sheriffs Department
Location: 3094 Road 177 at the corner of S.R. 114
Meetings: At 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at the township house.
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March 31 Easter Sunday
APRIL
Keep Ohio Beautiful Month National Volunteer Month
Community Health Professionals of Paulding Auxiliarys annual musi-
cal fund-raising event Weve Got Rhythm! - date to be announced
Free small business seminar presented by Paulding Chamber of
Commerce and Paulding County Economic Development - date to be
announced
April 1 Paulding County Hospital Foundation Annual Dinner. For
information call Brenda Wieland at 419-399-1138.
April 6 United Way of Paulding County luau
April 10 Volunteer recognition at 1 p.m. at Paulding County Senior
Center
April 11 The Paulding County Township Associations fish and chick-
en fry, 5-7 p.m., at the county extension building.
April 12 Paulding County Area Foundation Annual Meeting and
Dinner at Grants Catering Hall, Antwerp, social time 5:30-6 p.m., dinner at
6 p.m. Call 419-399-8296 for more information.
April 13 Paulding High School bands will present Music of the Night
fund-raiser in the auditeria; doors open at 6:30 p.m.
April 14-20 National Library Week will be observed with the theme,
Communities Matter @ Your library
April 15 Deadline to file federal income tax returns
April 16 Annual Battle of the Books county finals, 12:30 p.m. at the
Youth Leadership Building at the fairgrounds
April 16 Paulding County Carnegie Library Centennial Event: author
Philip Gully will make a presentation at 6 p.m. the OSU Extension Building
at the fairgrounds
April 20 Wayne Trace Athletic Boosters Annual Reverse Drawing, 6
p.m. at the high school
April 21-27 National Volunteer Week
April 22 Earth Day
April 25 Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
April 26 Arbor Day
April 27 Day of Action United Way of Paulding County
April 27 Antwerp High School Prom and afterprom
MAY
Older Americans Month
Maumee Valley Heritage Corridors Local History Month
Free Fishing Day in Ohio - dates to be announced. Any Ohio resident
may fish without a license as part of Free Fishing Days.
Paulding Community Garage Sale date to be announced
May 2 National Day of Prayer
May 3 Red Hat Spring Fling, 11 a.m. at the Paulding County Senior
Center
May 4 Paulding High School Prom and afterprom
May 4 Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. Prom and afterprom
May 5 Cinco de Mayo
May 9 Paulding County Senior Centers Relay For Life dinner fund-
raiser at 5 p.m.
May 11 Oakwood Library Event Planners Spring Tea & Style Show
May 12 Mothers Day
May 21 Paulding County Senior Centers Senior Day at the OSU
Extension Building, theme Its a Jungle Out There!; doors open at 10:30
a.m., RSVP at 419-399-3650
May 18 Armed Forces Day
May 18 United Way of Paulding County Armed Forces Day event
May 19 Commencement for Antwerp High School, 2 p.m.
May 19 Commencement for Wayne Trace High School, 2:30 p.m.
May 26 Commencement for Paulding High School, 2:30 p.m.
May 27 Memorial Day observances to be announced
May 31-June 1 American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Paulding
County Fairgrounds, beginning at 6 p.m. Friday through noon Saturday.
For more information, visit relayforlife.org/paulding
Note: The following calendar of events is not meant to be a complete listing.
Many annual events were just in the planning stages as the GUIDE went to press.
To have your event included in the Paulding County Progress, contact our office at
419-399-4015, fax 419-399-4030, or e-mail: progress@progressnewspaper.org.
JANUARY
Jan. 20 John Paulding Historical Societys annual meeting, at 2 p.m.
at the museum in Paulding, open to the public
Jan. 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 23 Agronomy Day program at OSU Extension Center at
Paulding County Fairgrounds, registration begins at 7:45 a.m. and the pro-
gram runs from 8:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Jan. 26 Wayne Trace Community Talent Show at 7 p.m. at Payne
Elementary auditorium with tickets sold at the door
FEBRUARY
Black History Month
Feb. 2 Groundhog Day
Feb. 2 American Cancer Societys Relay For Life Kickoff Rally 6 p.m.
at Paulding Eagles
Feb. 3 Super Bowl XLVII
Feb. 5 County Spelling Bee competition at 7 p.m. at Payne
Auditorium
Feb. 9 Wine & Cheese Tasting fund-raiser at John Paulding
Historical Society
Feb. 12 Mardi Gras
Feb. 13 Ash Wednesday
Feb. 14 Valentines Day
Feb. 18 Presidents Day
Feb. 21 Winter Dance & Dinner, featuring Nancy Whitaker and
Company, at Paulding County Senior Center, 5 p.m., dance at 5:30. RSVP
required; call 419-399-3650 for reservations.
Feb. 25 Vantage Career Center Grand Open House, 5-8 p.m. in Van
Wert
Feb. 27 Ag Day Program co-hosted by OSU Extensions of Paulding
County and Van Wert County, held at Van Wert County Fairgrounds
Feb. 28 Annual Paulding Chamber of Commerce Membership
Banquet, 5:30 p.m. at Grants Catering Hall in Antwerp. For information:
419-399-5215
MARCH
National Womens History Month
March 1-2 Oakwood Library Event Planners annual Chocolate
Extravaganza, 7 p.m.
March 10 Daylight Savings Time begins
March 10-16 Sunshine Week, to educate the public about the impor-
tance of open government
March 15-16 Antwerp High School will present the musical
Oklahoma in the auditeria
March 15-16 Paulding High School Drama Dept. will present its
spring musical Spamalot in the school auditeria at 7 p.m.
March 15-17 Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High and WT Performing Arts
Association spring musical Seussical at the Payne School auditorium, 7
p.m. on March 15-16 and 2:30 p.m. March 17
March 17 St. Patricks Day
March 17-23 National Agriculture Week
March 20 First day of spring
March 20 12th Annual Community Health, Business & Industry Fair,
sponsored by the Paulding County Senior Center, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the
county extension building at the fairgrounds
March 24 Palm Sunday
March 29 Good Friday
March 29-30 Annual 24-Hour Basketball Marathon at Payne
Elementary gym proceeds go to the Paulding County Crippled Children
& Adult Society; contact Chad Benschneider, 419-263-2277
March 30 Antwerp Community Development Committee Wine
Tasting and Toasting, 7:30-9 p.m. at Grants Reception Hall in Antwerp
Local Events in 2013: Something for Everyone!
JUNE
Antwerp Community Garage Sale date to be announced
Payne Community Garage Sale date to be announced
Annual Antwerp Cleveland Street Rib Fest date to be announced
May 31-June 1 American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Paulding
County Fairgrounds, beginning at 6 p.m. Friday through noon Saturday.
For more information, visit relayforlife.org/paulding
June 6-8 Annual John Paulding Days held on the Courthouse
square. Theme: Going For the Green. Hometown celebration with enter-
tainment and street carnival. The Grand Parade is 7 p.m. June 6. For more
information, contact the Paulding Chamber of Commerce, 419-399-5215;
www.pauldingchamber.com; facebook.com/johnpauldingdays
June 8 Paulding County Hospitals annual Family Health Day 7-11
a.m. held in the hospitals medical office building
June 8 3rd Annual Antwerp Cleveland Street Rib Fest with 5K Run
and Corn Hole Tournament, chairman Amy Lichty, 419-506-1228
June 10-15 Paulding County Fair, Paulding County Fairgrounds
June 11 Senior Day at the Paulding County Fair, activities start at
8:30 a.m., lunch at noon, RSVP required for lunch at 419-399-3650
June 14 Flag Day
June 16 Fathers Day
June 18 Paulding County Carnegie Library Centennial Event at the
OSU Extension Building at the fairgrounds; details TBA
June 21 First day of summer
JULY
National Parks & Recreation Month
Grover Hill Summer Fest at Welcome Park dates to be announced
July 4 Independence Day
July 9-13 Paulding County 4-H Camp
July 10 Paulding County Hospital Foundations Dr. Mark Teets
Memorial Golf Tournament at Auglaize Golf Club, contact 419-399-1138
July 13 Big Boys Toys Car Show at 3-8 p.m. in Antwerp, call 419-
258-2727
July 24-Aug. 4 Ohio State Fair, Columbus, www.ohiostatefair.com
July 25 The Paulding County Township Associations fish and chick-
en fry, 5-7 p.m., at the county extension building
AUGUST
United Way of Paulding County 2012-13 Campaign Kickoff date to
be announced
Youth For Christ (YFC) annual auction date to be announced
Broughton Redneck Jamboree - date to be announced
July 24-Aug. 4 Ohio State Fair, Columbus, www.ohiostatefair.com
Aug. 1-4 Highway 127 Corridor Sale, also called the Worlds
Longest Yardsale, covering Ohio to Alabama along U.S. 127. Visit
www.127sale.com
Aug. 3 John Paulding Historical Society chicken barbecue, 4-7 p.m.
Aug. 7 Deadline for filing nominating petitions of candidates in non-
partisan races for the general election; deadline for filing local questions
and issues for general election
Aug. 10 A Day In the Park at Riverside Memorial Park in Antwerp.
For information call Antwerp Chamber of Commerce, 419-258-1722
Classes begin for the 2013-14 school year Aug. 20 for Paulding
Schools; dates for Antwerp School and Wayne Trace Schools to be
announced
Aug. 30-Sept. 2 Oakwood Homecoming
SEPTEMBER
Leadership In Action (LIA) classes begin for 2013-14, sponsored by
Paulding Chamber of Commerce (419-399-5215) - date to be announced
Antwerp Community Development Committees Paint the Town Pink
cancer awareness fund-raiser - dates to be announced
Aug. 30-Sept. 2 Oakwood Homecoming
Sept. 2 Labor Day
Sept. 8 Grandparents Day
Sept. 8 3rd Annual Car show sponsored by Paulding County Senior
Center downtown on the square, noon-4 p.m.
Sept. 11 Patriot Day (September 11 anniversary)
THE PAULDING COUNTY PROGRESS PAGE 18- 2013 GUIDE
Sept. 11 Annual Paulding Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, 12:30
p.m. at Auglaize Golf Club. Call 419-399-5215 for information
Sept. 14 Paulding County Hospital Foundations Strides for
Scholarships 5K race, 10K relay run and 1 mile run/walk
Sept. 14 United Way of Paulding Countys Womens Expo
Sept. 15 Hispanic Heritage Month begins, through Oct. 15.
Sept. 20-22 Annual Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival, Paulding County
Fairgrounds. For more information, contact the Paulding Chamber of
Commerce, 419-399-5215; www.flatrockcreekfestival.com;
facebook.com/flatrockcreekfest
Sept. 22 Antique & Classic Truck Show at John Paulding Historical
Society Museum, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 22 First day of autumn
Sept. 26 Paulding County Economic Development Annual Business
& Industry Appreciation Banquet at the OSU Extension Center, social hour
5:30-6:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Call 419-399-8282 for information.
Sept. 28 National Hunting & Fishing Day
Sept. 28 Antwerp Community Development Committees Big Hole
Golf Outing; contact Tina Conley, 419-506-0170
OCTOBER
Recycle Ohio Month
Charloe Octoberfest date to be announced
Payne Fall Festival at Payne Community Park date to be announced
Barn Dance and Hog Roast at the John Paulding Historical Society
date to be announced
Oct. 3 Paulding County Carnegie Librarys Fall Extravaganza, 6
p.m.; details to be announced
Oct. 6-12 Fire Prevention Week
Oct. 7 Voter registration ends at 4 p.m. for General Election
Oct. 14 Columbus Day observed
Oct. 10 Meet the Candidates Night, sponsored by the Paulding
County Progress, held at Paulding County Senior Center. Doors open at
6 p.m.
Oct. 19 Antwerp Community Development Committees Haunted
Walk, adult and kids hayrides, night at the park
Oct. 23-31 Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 23 Caregiver Mini-Conference from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Paulding
County Senior Center. All ages welcome to attend. RSVP required by call-
ing 419-399-3650
Oct. 24 Paulding Chamber of Commerces Celebrity Waiter event;
details TBA
Oct. 26 Make a Difference Day
Oct. 26 United Way of Paulding County Halloween party
Oct. 31 Halloween local events to be announced
NOVEMBER
Antwerp Community Development Committee (ACDC) annual meet-
ing date to be announced
Nov. 1 Red Hat Fall Festival at the Paulding County Senior Center,
11 a.m., RSVP at 419-399-3650
Nov. 2 Annual Beacon of Hope dinner and auction, presented by
Community Health Professionals of Paulding at the county extension
building; call 419-399-4708
Nov. 3 Daylight Savings Time ends
Nov. 5 General Election Day (Polls are open 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.)
Nov. 11 Veterans Day
Nov. 12 Veterans Day Celebration at Paulding County Senior
Center, 11:30 a.m., honoring Korean War veterans, all veterans invited
Nov. 14-17 John Paulding Historical Society Annual Christmas Open
House. Theme: Let It Snow.
Nov. 16 Paulding County Hospital Auxiliary Annual Craft Fair at the
county extension building at the fairgrounds
Nov. 28 Thanksgiving Day
Nov. 30 OSU vs. Michigan game, at Ann Arbor
See CALENDAR, Page 28
Hospitals:
Paulding County Hospital: 1035 W. Wayne St., Paulding, OH 45879 (corner of
Ohio 111 and Ohio 500), 419-399-4080 or 1-800-741-1743. Web site: www.pauld-
ingcountyhospital.com. Email: pch@bright.net
The hospital is a modern 25-bed not-for-profit facility owned by the county. A $3.1
million renovation to expand and upgrade patient care facilities, including inpatient
and outpatient, medical/surgery and rehabilitation, was completed in 2002. A $1.7
million medical office building addition was completed in 2004. A .5 million upgrade
to the OR was completed in May 2012 and an emergency room /lab renovation is
currently underway with projected completion June 2013. The ER/lab project is
estimated at $1.2 million.
PCH is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations as are its lab and home health care services.
The countys only full-time general surgeon, Dr. Peter vanden Berg is employed by
the hospital and available by calling 419-399-1746 at the hospital. Also available
by appointment or emergency basis is orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Steven Haman.
Paulding County Hospital offers 24-hour emergency room service; medical and
surgical care; outpatient services; specialty clinics; respiratory care; a swing-bed
transition/rehabilitation program for patients needing subacute care; respite care;
physical and occupational therapies; pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation; and in-
your-home healthcare including visiting nurses and home medical equipment and
supplies sales. A sleep lab and Coumadin Clinic are two services added within
the last several years. A personal trainer is available for one-on-one consults for a
minimal fee, as is a registered dietician.
Surgical services include general surgery, cataract surgery, orthopedics, gynecol-
ogy, and noninvasive shock wave treatment for heel pain.
Diagnostic services include an accredited full-service laboratory; radiology servic-
es with an up-to-date CT unit, in-house DEXA bone density scanning unit, mobile
MRI unit and ultrasound and digital mammography units. The radiology depart-
ment offers nuclear medicine cardiolite equipment in order to conduct the lengthy
test locally and many state-of-the-art technologies to provide a full range of diag-
nostic services and specialties.
Outpatient specialty clinics include: oncology/chemotherapy, orthopedics, general
surgery, gynecology, cardiology, nephrology, ENT, urology, audiology, neurology,
and podiatry.
To schedule free transportation to and from the hospital for outpatient services, call
Phone-A-Ride, 419-399-1100 or 800-741-1743.
Members of the Board of Trustees are chairman is Randy Brooks, vice chairman is
Tom Litzenberg, Michael Winans is secretary/treasurer; Ron Etzler, Ron Eschbach,
Konnie Gerber, Ann Pease, and Kathy Koenn. Hospital CEO is Gary Adkins.
Defiance Regional Medical Center: 1200 Ralston Ave., Defiance, OH 43512,
419-783-6955; member of ProMedica Health System; all new facility offering com-
prehensive medical specialties, 24-hour emergency center, Coping Center (men-
tal health care), new womens center, physical and occupational therapy, Lifeline
Emergency Response system, advanced surgical facilities.
Van Wert County Hospital: 1250 S. Washington, Van Wert, 419-238-2390; fax
419-238-8682, web site: http://vanwerthospital.org. The facility is a full-service, 99-
bed hospital. The Van Wert Health Center office building provides outpatients with a
state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility. It offers outpatient surgery, laboratory and radi-
ology services. Other hospital services include medical/surgical, intensive care/coro-
nary care, radiology, laboratory, inpatient pharmacy, cardiopulmonary/ respiratory
services and physical/occupational therapy. It also offers cardiology and specialty
clinics. Along with a 24-hour staffed emergency department, VWCH offers Call a
Nurse 1-888-909-VWCH or (8924) a free triage phone service, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.,
seven days a week. Personalized Care thats Close and Convenient.
Mercy Defiance Hospital: 1404 E. Second St., Defiance, OH, 43512, located
right behind Mercy Defiance Clinic and linked to Mercy Defiance Clinic by a sec-
ond floor skyway; 419-782-8444; 23-bed medical/surgical hospital; Fauster
Surgery Center for inpatient and outpatient surgery; 4-bed observation unit; 8-bed
Emergency Center providing 24 hour service, 7 days a week, staffed by experi-
enced emergency physicians, linked directly via Life Flight to Level 1 trauma care
at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. Mercy Defiance Hospital is part of the
Mercy healthcare system in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.
Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville: 208 North Columbus Street
Hicksville, OH 43526-1299, phone 419- 542-6692 or 800-686-6552. Community
Memorial Hospital has provided personalized service and the latest healthcare
technology to residents of Defiance County and adjacent communities for more
than 50 years. A full-service critical access hospital offering inpatient, outpatient,
and emergency services, obstetric care, surgical care, extensive rehabilitation pro-
Area Health Care
HEALTHCARE
See AREA HEALTH CARE, Page 26
grams and much more.
Clinics:
Oakwood Medical Center: 109 N. First St., Oakwood, OH 45873, 419-594-3520,
or toll free at 1-877-594-4442. The office is closed on Monday; Tuesday- 8 a.m.-6
p.m. Wednesday and Thursday - 8:00 am-5 pm, and Friday 8 am-4 pm, staffed by
Dr. Timothy Hogan, family physician who handles general medical and minor sur-
gical care.
Mercy Defiance Clinic: 1400 E. Second St. (Ohio 18) Defiance, OH 43512; 419-
784-1414 or 1-800-925-4642; Web site: mercyweb.org/defiance. Mercy Defiance
Clinic is a multi-specialty medical group offering comprehensive healthcare serv-
ices. The staff includes the clinics own primary care physicians and specialists
plus visiting specialists, nurse anesthetists, diabetes educators, physician assis-
tants, nurse practitioners and other professional health care providers. Medical
and surgical specialties include: allergy and asthma; audiology and hearing aids;
behavioral health; cardiology; cardiothoracic surgery; diabetes education; dietitian;
family practice; general surgery; hospitalists; internal medicine; nephrology; neu-
rology; obstetrics and gynecology; oncology and hematology; ophthalmology;
optometry; orthopedic surgery; otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat); pain man-
agement and rehabilitation; pediatric cardiology; pediatric gastroenterology; pedi-
atric pulmonology; pediatrics; plastic surgery; podiatry; pulmonology; radiology;
skin care; UrgentCare; urology; vascular surgery; WorkMed; and wound care.
Mercy Defiance Clinic is part of the Mercy healthcare system in Northwest Ohio
and Southeast Michigan.
Nursing Homes:
Country Inn Enhanced Living Center: 12651 C.R. 82, Paulding, Ohio, 45879.
Assisted Living with a nurse on duty 24/7; OT/PT services, podiatry, audiology, lab,
pharmaceutical services and respite care. Individualized laundry service, home
style meals, daily activities and trips are just a few of the amenities that make the
facility one that you or your loved one can call home. Country Inn is a medicaid
waiver program.419-399-2345, fax: 419-399-2341.
The Gardens of Paulding: Located at 199 CR 103, north of the Paulding County
Hospital, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-4940., fax: 419-399-4699, website:
www.thegardenspaulding.com. The Gardens of Paulding is a 24-hour skilled nurs-
ing facility accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and most major insurances, with 27
assisted living units under one roof. Full-time onsite therapy staff offering physical,
occupational and speech therapy, also offering Vital Stim services provided by our
speech therapist. Individualized therapy programs offered for both in-patient and
out-patient therapy. For a tour or information, contact Sue Dangler.
Antwerp Manor Assisted Living: Located at 204 Archer Drive, Antwerp, 45813,
is a fully licensed residential care facility which offers respite care, rehab to home
and takes Medicaid waiver. In addition to 24 hour nursing care the Manor House
features all private suites, restaurant style dining, occupational, physical and
speech therapies, a beauty salon, daily activities, hydrotherapy suite, housekeep-
ing and laundry services. For an informational tour contact Rita Gross at 419-770-
0355. Any other questions or comments, please call 419-258-1500 or fax 419-258-
1509. See the facility online at www.antwerpmanorhouse.com or email monor-
houseeleaine@g.mail.com
Van Wert Manor: is a 24-hour skilled nursing care facility located at 160 Fox Road
in Van Wert, OH 45891 419-238-6655, fax 419-238-6696. The facility specializes
in long-term care as well as short-term stays including respite stays and are
Medicare, Medicaid, V.A. certified. Van Wert Manors rehabilitation is led by
Midwest Rehab of Van Wert and includes physical, occupational, and speech ther-
apy. Restorative and dining skill programs are also available. Laurel Loft is a 36-
bed self-contained unit that was created to meet the circumstantial needs of per-
sons over 55 and older with behavioral health needs.
Van Crest Assisted Living, Payne Opening early this spring. Contact them at
120 West Main Street - Suite 200, Van Wert, OH 45891Telephone: 419-238-0715,
Fax: 419-238-4814 website vancrest.com
Community Health Professionals In-Patient Hospice Centers: 6817 St. Rt. 66
North, Defiance, Ohio, 43512, 419-782-4131 and 1155 Westwood Drive, Van
Wert, Ohio, 45891, 419-623-7125, Web site: www.comheathpro.org. Rhonda
Lewis RN, CHPN, is nursing supervisor of the Defiance facility and Angie Krall,
R.N. is nursing supervisor in Van Wert. CHPs Inpatient Hospice Centers provide
Helpful numbers
ACTION OHIO Coalition for Battered Women: 5900 Roche Drive, Suite 445,
Columbus, OH 43229, 1-888-622-9315; provide resources to victims and agen-
cies concerned about domestic violence issues. (www.actionohio.org).
ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION, NORTHWEST OHIO CHAPTER: meets the
last Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Paulding County Senior Center,
401 E. Jackson St., Paulding, OH 45879; facilitator is Linda Pollitz, 419-227-
9700; call 1-800-272-3900 for education and support. (www.nwoalz.org).
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, NW OHIO REGION (SERVING PAULDING
COUNTY): 740 Commerce Dr, Suite B, Perrysburg, OH 43551; Anita Dunipace,
Regional Vice President; Chris Hoeffel, Community Volunteer Involvement
Director; Cara Boehm, Income Development Representative; Jessica West,
Health Initiatives Representative; Josie Lirot, Community Resource Navigator.
Call 800-227-2345; fax 877-227-2838; www.cancer.org. Provides education
and support to cancer patients and their families, as well as the community and
makes referrals to area organizations.
BENEVOLENT SOCIETY/BARGAIN BIN: 118 W. Perry St., Paulding, OH;
419-399-5053
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF NORTHWEST OHIO: toll-free 1-800-743-
4222
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF PAULDING COUNTY: Sam Manz, chairman,
419-399-9393. Sheriffs department 419-399-3791 or 1-888-399-0171.
Bloodmobile chairperson, Christine Welty. Disaster chairman, Rick Noggle,
419-594-3411
CARING AND SHARING COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY: 119 S. Main St.,
Paulding, north of Paulding County Carnegie Library; Linda Wilhelm 419-399-
9562 or 419-399-2979; hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-
noon.
CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY ADVOCACY AND FAMILY JUSTICE
CENTER: Serving Northwest Ohio, call 419-592-0540
CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY: 201 E. Caroline St., Suite 1,
Paulding, 419-399-8464
CHILD HELP USAS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-800-422-4453
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: 250 Dooley Drive, Suite A,
Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-4708
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS INPATIENT HOSPICE CEN-
TERS: 6817 St. Rt. 66 N., Defiance, OH 43512, 419-782-4131 and 1155
Westwood Dr., Van Wert, OH 45891, 419-623-7125
COPING CENTER at PROMEDICA DEFIANCE REGIONAL HOSPITAL: 1200
Ralston Ave., Defiance; 419-783-6957
CRIME STOPPERS: 1-800-237-7867
DOG WARDEN: 13387 U.S. 127, Paulding; 419-399-9728.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY OF PAULDING COUNTY: 503
Fairground Drive, Suite 2, 419-399-3500, Randy Shaffer, director.
FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER: coordinating Ohios resources
for safer families, Office of Criminal Justice Services. Call 1-888-448-4842 or
visit www.fvpc.ohio.gov
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION: Toledo, 419-243-6122
FIRE MARSHAL FOR PAULDING COUNTY: Allen Beamer, 419-399-3791
FIRST CALL FOR HELP: 1-800-468-4357, 24 hours. Information and referrals,
600 Freedom Drive, Napoleon, OH 43545, 419-599-1660. Teen Line is a hot-
line service for youth, family and friends who are concerned about teen issues
or who need to report criminal activity on an anonymous basis, call toll-free 877-
419-SAFE (7233). Web site: www.firstcallnwo.org; e-mail: firstcall@bright.net.
also www.teenonline.com
GRADS: An in-school program through Vantage Career Center for pregnant
students and teen parents, both male and female in their home schools and at
Vantage, 419-238-5411 or www.vantagecareercenter.com
LEGAL AID OF WESTERN OHIO: 118 Clinton St, Defiance, OH 43512, pro-
vides legal assistance to low income families; applicants only line, 888-534-
1432; www.legalaidline.org
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NORTHWEST OHIO, WESTERN
REGION OFFICE: 1-800-577-8629 (Archbold). Counseling for children, fami-
lies, and individuals.
HELP
NATIONAL ADOPTION CENTER: 1-800-862-3678
NORTHWESTERN OHIO COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER (NOCAC) OUT-
REACH: 401 E. Jackson St. (Senior Center), Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-
3650, fax 419-399-3781 or 1-800-686-2964
OHIO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE NETWORK: 1-800-934-9840
OHIO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE: Michael Ohlrich, wildlife officer, 419-429-8390
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL: Van Wert Post, 419-238-3055; Defiance
Post, 419-784-1025
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG (OHIO UTILITIES PROTECTION SERVICE): 1-800-
362-2764
PARC LANE TRAINING CENTER: 900 Fairground Drive, Paulding, OH 45879;
419-399-4800
PAULDING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES: 303 W.
Harrison St., Paulding, OH 45879; 419-399-3756, fax 419-399-4674
PAULDING COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
(LEPC): 503 Fairground Dr., Paulding, OH 45879; 419-399-3500; Randy
Shaffer, director
PAULDING COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: 800 E. Perry St., Paulding,
OH; 419-399-3921
PAULDING COUNTY 911 PROGRAM: Sheriffs Department, 419-399-3791 or
1-888-399-0171
PAULDING COUNTY SOCIETY FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN & ADULTS:
P.O. Box 49, Paulding, OH 45879. Evelyn Goings, president; Marsha Holbrook,
secretary; Marcia Pressler, treasurer and Judy Fisher, coordinator. Meet fourth
Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the health department
PAULDING MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: Rev. David Meriwether, First
Presbyterian Church, 419-399-2438; pauldingcountylibrary.org/evangicalpres-
byterianchurch.
PAYNE MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: Pastor Joe Allen, P.O. Box 42, Payne,
OH 45880, St. James Lutheran Church, 419-263-2129. Meets 1st Wed., alter-
nate churches, 9 a.m.
PC WORKSHOP INC.: 900 W. Caroline St., Paulding, 419-399-4805
POISON CONTROL OF NORTHWEST OHIO: 1-800-589-3897
PREGNANCY CRISIS LINE: 1-800-633-3339
SALVATION ARMY: Operated by NOCAC at 401 E. Jackson St. (Senior
Center), Paulding, OH 45879, Rebecca Miicheal, 419-399-3650
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, CHICAGO UNIT: 2211
N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707, 773-622-5400
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION: 1-800-772-1213
TRI-COUNTY ALCOHOL, DRUG ADDICTION, MENTAL HEALTH SERVIC-
ES BOARD: 1054 S. Washington, Van Wert, OH 45891, 419-238-5464
UNITED WAY OF PAULDING COUNTY: located in the Marshall Memorial
Foundation Building at 101 E. Perry St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-8240;
fax 419-399-8284; Promoting the well-being of the residents by supporting local
nonprofit agencies. Executive director, Sonia Herber
VETERAN SERVICES OF PAULDING COUNTY: 810 E. Perry St., Paulding
next to health department; hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday;
phone: 419-399-8285, leave a message. Jonathon Lichty, service officer.
VICTIM INFORMATION and NOTIFICATION EVERYDAY (VINE): a free,
anonymous, computer-based service that provides Ohioans with information
about offenders in custody via automated telephone or e-mail updates. To reg-
ister call 800-770-0192 and follow prompts or visit www.VINELink.com
Available through Crime Victims Assistance and Prevention, Ohio Attorney
Generals office
WESTWOOD BEHAVIORAL CENTER: P.O. Box 329, Paulding, OH 45879;
419-399-3636
WIC PROGRAM OF PAULDING COUNTY: 800 E. Perry St., Paulding, OH
45879, 419-399-2621. Hours: 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. WIC
provides breast feeding and nutrition education and offers referrals for health
care and supplemental foods. Call for an appointment. Web site: wicpauld-
ing@odh.ohio.gov
Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the west meeting room at the Paulding
Eagles
Paulding County Fish and Game Club: Located south of Paulding on U.S. 127.
For information, call Louis Klausing, 419-399-2502. Meets first Thursday of each
month at 7 p.m.
Paulding County Genealogical Society: Meetings second Wednesday of each
month September through June at 6:30 p.m. at Paulding County Carnegie Library
meeting room. First Families: Ray Keck, chairman, 12415 Maple Ave., Paulding,
OH 45879, 419-399-4415. Book sales: Marilyn Smith
Paulding County Girl Scouts: Troop leader Ellen Townley, 419-506-1275 or con-
tact regional Office in Lima, 1-800-96-APPLE. Troops in Antwerp, Oakwood,
Paulding, and Payne; girls in grades K to 12 eligible for Daisies, Brownies, Juniors,
Cadets, Seniors or Ambassadors
Paulding County Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT): Randy
Shaffer, director, 503 Fairgrounds Dr. Suite 2, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-3500
Paulding County Hospital Auxiliary: Eileen Kochensparger, president, 419-399-
5818; Shirley Cramer, vice president; Shirley Baldwin, treasurer; Pat Doster,
secretary; Roesmarie Reinhart, membership; Gift shop - treasurer Donna
Pieper, purchasing agent Eleanor Brune. Meet second Tuesday 2 p.m. in Sept.,
Nov., Jan., March and May at the hospital board room.
Paulding County Hospital Sewing Auxiliary: Opal Ankney, 419-399-3966,
Carolyn Dangler, Dell Cornell and Elaine Gress. Sew last Wednesday of each
month in Paulding County Hospital conference room.
Paulding County Republican Party: Fred Pieper chairman, 11902 Road 162,
Paulding, 419-399-9021; email: fredpiep@bright.net. Central committee meets the
first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Black Swamp
Nature Center in Paulding.
Paulding County Soccer Club (Paulding SAY) for info > pauldingcountysoccer-
club@gmail.com.
Paulding County Society for Crippled Children & Adults: P.O. Box 49,
Paulding, OH 45879. Evelyn Goings, president; Marsha Holbrook, secretary;
Marcia Pressler, treasurer. Meetings fourth Tuesday, 4 p.m. at the health depart-
ment.
Relay for Life, American Cancer Society: Karen Saxton, chairman, 419-594-
2636, co-chairman, Stephanie Foltz.
Salvation Army: The Paulding County Salvation Army Service is located at 401
E. Jackson St in Paulding and is handled by NOCAC. For information, contact
Rebecca Michael, 419-399-3650.
Scott Lions Club: Fred Pond, 419-622-6141, email fred@pondseedco.com
Special Olympics: Contact coordinator at PARC Lane, 419-399-4800.
United Way of Paulding County: Sonia Herber, executive director. It is the mis-
sion of the United Way of Paulding County to improve lives by mobilizing the car-
ing power of the community. Located in the Marshall Memorial Building at 101 E.
Perry St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-8240; fax 419-399-8284. Board members
include: George Carter, Anna Lee Adams, Karl Mielke, Pam Miller, Bill Shugars,
Stephanie Lorentz, Erika Willitzer and Dave Fisher.
Veterans Service Office: 810 E. Perry Street, Paulding, next to the health depart-
ment; phone: 419-399-8285. Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Jonathon Lichty, service officer.
Youth For Christ (YFC)/Campus Life: Jack Fetter, 20702 Rd. 48, Grover Hill OH,
45849; phone: 419-587-3660; email: jkfetter@tds.net. Includes Wilderness
Ministry Camp YFC cabin units plus community youth-related usage opportuni-
ties year-round; Doug Roop, Campus Life director, 419-263-3269, email:
yfcroop@yahoo.com. The Rock youth drop-in center on Main Street in Payne,
every Monday from 7-9 p.m. during the school year for grades 7-12; and youth
drop-in center at the Kiwanis building in Paulding, with devotionals plus numerous
recreational options, every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. during the school year.
Junior high and high school Bible studies at Wayne Trace, Antwerp and Paulding.
Yearly fund-raising auction will be Aug. 18, 2012 at the Paulding County
Fairgrounds.
ORGANIZATIONS
Organizations for your interests
Countywide:
Alzheimers Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter: www.alz.org/nwohio.1-800-
272-3900 or local facilitator, Linda Pollitz, 419-227-9700. Meetings are held at the
Paulding County Senior Center at 401 E. Jackson St., Paulding, at 1 p.m. the last
Wednesday of the month. Web site: www.nwoalz.org.
American Cancer Society, NW Ohio Region (serving Paulding County): 740
Commerce Dr, Suite B, Perrysburg, OH 43551; Anita Dunipace, Regional Vice
President; Chris Hoeffel, Community Volunteer Involvement Director; Cara
Boehm, Income Development Representative; Jessica West, Health Initiatives
Representative; Josie Lirot, Community Resource Navigator. Call 800-227-2345;
fax 877-227-2838;www.cancer.org. Provides education and support to cancer
patients and their families, as well as the community and makes referrals to area
organizations.
American Red Cross, Paulding County: Chairman Sam Manz, 419-399-9393.
Disaster chairman Rick Noggle, 419-594-3411
American Red Cross Bloodmobile: Christine Welty, coordinator
Better Business Bureau/Paulding County, 1-800-743-4222
Black Swamp Audubon Society: A chapter of the National Audubon Society
encompassing Paulding, Defiance, Henry, Putnam and Williams counties. The
purpose of this organization is to promote wildlife conservation and habitat preser-
vation. Membership chairman Micki Dunakin, 419-258-4951
Buckeye Area FHFH (Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry): Serving
Paulding and Van Wert Counties. Coordinator is Sherri Good of Paulding, 419-
399-3645; buckeyeareafhfh@yahoo.com
Caring and Sharing Community Food Pantry: New location - 119 S. Williams
Street, north of Paulding County Carnegie Library. Hours are 9 a.m.- noon on
Wednesdays and Saturdays. Phone 419-399-9562, Linda Wilhelm
Colonial Dames of the Seventeenth Century, Captain George Athey Chapter:
Marilyn Smith, 1005 Road 230, Cecil, Ohio, 45821, 419-399-4663.
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), General Horatio N. Curtis
Chapter: Caroline Zimmerman, 7292 Road 176, Antwerp OH 45813, 419-258-
2222
Fins of the Flatland Parrot Head Club: Beth Kelly, 419-399-9011
Flat Rock Creek Festival Committee: Paulding Chamber of Commerce, 419-
399-5215, P.O. Box 237, Paulding, OH 45879; 419-399-4453.
Flatrock Limbhangers Club Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation;
P.O. Box 346, Paulding, President is Jon Ringler, 419-796-9472; secretary treas-
urer is Wally Owens, 419-796-8305
Friends of Paulding County Carnegie Library: 205 S. Main, Paulding. Library
419-399-2032; fax 419-399-2114.
Habitat for Humanity of Paulding County: P.O. Box 328, Paulding, OH 45879.
Local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, it is a Christian ministry dedicated to elimi-
nating substandard living conditions by providing adequate, affordable housing.
HFH invites people from all faiths and walks of life to work in partnership building
houses with families in need. The organization is governed by a 15-member local
board. Kevin Wilson president, ; Brant Treece vice president, 419-786-9644; Lisa
McClure treasurer, 419-587-3000; Matt Miller secretary, 419-979-6428; www.habi-
tatpauldingcounty.org
The Gardens of Paulding Skilled Nursing Facility/Assisted Living Volunteer
Auxiliary: 199 County Road 103, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-4940. Vicki
English, activities director; fax 419-399-4699.
John Paulding Historical Society and Museum: Fairground Drive (across from
the Paulding County Fairground), Paulding, 419-399-8218 (Tuesdays) or Les
Weidenhamer, 419-393-4366; Kim Sutton, mailing address: P.O. Box 93, Paulding
OH 45879. Open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays and the first Saturday of each month
from Feb.-Nov. Society or board meets fourth Tuesday monthly at 7:30 p.m. at the
museum
Leadership In Action: Contact Paulding Chamber of Commerce at 419-399-5215
or email pcoc@paulding-net.com. Program conducted annually, September
through May
Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC): Randy Shaffer, director, 503
Fairgrounds Dr. Suite 2, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-3500.
Paulding Area Foundation: 419-399-8296 Executive Director Lisa McClure,
email paca@pauldingareafoundation.net
Paulding County Benevolent Society: Florence Fisher, president, 419-263-
2666; Mary Fisher, vice president; Rosemarie Reinhart, treasurer; the Society
operates the Bargain Bin, 118 W. Perry St., Paulding, 419-399-5053 open
Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. Accepts donations of good used
clean clothes and misc. items. Donations may be dropped off (rear entrance)
Mondays 9-11 a.m, Friday 9 a.m.-5p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.-noon.
Paulding County Democratic Party: Central committee meets the first
Antwerp area:
Academic Boosters: Antwerp Local Schools, Patty Kammeyer, 419-258-5421,
ext: 2231
American Legion Post 253 Cottrell Boylan: Ohio 49 South, 419-258-2436
Antwerp Community Band Inc.: For information, call Marilyn Zuber at 419-258-
2638
Antwerp Community Development Committee: Antwerp Community
Development Committee (ACDC) is a citizens organization dedicated to estab-
lishing the orderly and successful growth of the Antwerp area as a desired resi-
dential location. Monthly meetings are held by various subcommittees with the
ACDC Board meeting monthly, usually the second Thursday. For information call:
Kirk Hopkins at 419-258-4771, or Jim Pendergrast, president, 419-258-7621.
Email address is proantwerp@yahoo.com.
Antwerp Conservation Club: Meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each
month at 17814 TR 53. Chris Robinson, president; Helen Livingston, secretary,
419-542-7871
Athletic Boosters: Antwerp Local Schools, 419-258-5421, Barbie Wales, president
Chamber of Commerce: 419-258-1722, mailing address P.O. Box 1111, Antwerp,
OH 45813. Contact person is Cheryl Lichty. Meets third Wednesday each month
at 12:30 p.m. at the Essen House Restaurant
Community Improvement Corporation of Antwerp/Paulding County: David
Randy Derck, president, P.O. Box 1088, Antwerp, OH 45813, 419-258-5511, fax
419-258-2822
Music Boosters: Antwerp Local Schools, Matt Lovell, Mary Smith, music depart-
ment, 419-258-5421
Parent-Teacher Organization: Antwerp Elementary School, 419-258-5421
Fairview Grange: Deputy Jim Laker, 4721 C.R. 192, Antwerp, OH 45813, 419-
258-2548
Rotary Club: P.O. Box 270, Antwerp, OH 45813
VFW Post 5087: 105 Railroad Street, P.O. Box 974, Antwerp, OH 45813; 419-
258-4231., members meet second Monday monthly at 7:30 p.m.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 5087: Susan Molitor, 419-258-4231. Meets second
Wednesday 7 p.m. at the post
VFW Mens Auxiliary Post 5087: Pat Molitor, 419-258-4231. Meets fourth
Monday monthly 7 p.m. at the post
Grover Hill area:
Lions Club: P.O. Box 362, Grover Hill, OH 45849; Max Kochensparger, 419-399-
5818. Meets second Thursday night at Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.
VFW Post 2873: South Main Street, Grover Hill, OH 45849, 419-587-3223
VFW Post 2873 Ladies Auxiliary: Suth Main Street, Grover Hill, OH 45849, 419-
587-3225.
Junction/Five Span area:
Junction Community Center: In the former St. Marys Catholic Church on Road
111 in Auglaize Township. For information, call 419-393-4131 or any board member.
Melrose area:
United Methodist Mens Fellowship: Rick Noggle, 419-594-3411.
UMC Benevolent Society: Church office, 419-594-2076
Oakwood area:
American Legion, Giltz-Brown Post 341: 114 First St., Oakwood, OH 45873;
Donald Adams, 419-594-2421
Boy Scout Troop 19: Brian Holbrooks, Scoutmaster, 419-594-2054.
Girl Scouts: Call council office at 1-800-96-APPLE
Oakwood Arbor of the Gleaners: Contact Bonnie Pier at 419-594-2750
Oakwood Ball Association: Mandy Woods, Secretary 419-594-2872
Oakwood Community Band: Jane Sharp, 419-594-2812 or Karen Jacobs, 419-
594-2138
Oakwood Development Corporation: Contact John Saxton or call village office
for information, 419-594-3352
Oakwood Parent-Teacher Organization: Oakwood Elementary School; Deedi
Miller, 419-594-3346
Ohio Child Conservation League (OCCL) Guiding Footsteps: President
Jeanie Keys; 419-594-2704, Marsha Henke, 419-594-2211. Meets third
Wednesday September through May at 7 p.m.
United Methodist Women: Jane Sharp and Connie Kohart, 419-594-2812
Paulding area:
Athletic Booster Club: Paulding Exempted Village Schools, 419-399-4656; Chris
Etzler, athletic director
Band Boosters: Paulding Exempted Village Schools, 419-399-4656; Don Clark,
band director
Bargain Bin: Paulding County Benevolent Society, 118 W. Perry St., Paulding,
419-399-5053 open Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 9 am.-noon
Better Homes and Garden Club: Brenda Crawford, 419-399-4516. Serving the
community since 1947. Meets seasonally
Caring and Sharing Food Pantry: 119 S. Main Street, north of Paulding County
Carnegie Library. Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. until noon. Contact
person - Linda Wilhelm, 419-399-9562
Chamber of Commerce: Erika Willitzer director; located at the corner of Caroline
and Main streets (lower level of State Bank building), Monday through Friday, P.O.
Box 237, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-5215; fax 419.399-2047; e-mail pauld-
ingchamber@gmail.com Web site: www.pauldingchamber.com
Choir Boosters: Paulding Exempted Village Schools, David Clapsaddle, choir
director, 419-399-4656
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2405: 206 W. Perry St., Paulding; Mike Wilhelm,
419-399-3057; Meets second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Aerie
FOE 2405 Ladies Auxiliary: 419-399-3057; Meets first and third Monday of each
month at 7 p.m. at the Aerie
Girl Scouts of Western Ohio: 1-800-96-APPLE.
Knights of Columbus: Located on U.S. 127 one mile south of Paulding; Dan
Arend, 419-399-4927.
Know Your Neighbor Club: Freida Ferris, president, 419-399-3914. Meets four
times a year.
Lions Club: Dan Workman, president, 419-399-4512 or 419-769-1458; Larry
Tope, secretary/treasurer. Meetings second and fourth Thursdays at 7 p.m. at
Paulding Eagles. Eye glasses are collected for distribution to third-world countries
drop-off box in the basement of county courthouse, or in county court offices.
Parent-Teacher Organization: Paulding Elementary School, principal, 419-399-
4656.
Paulding Kiwanis: Tiffany Beckman, president. Meets every Thursday at noon in
the Kiwanis Community Center: 103 N. Main St., Paulding, 419-399-3289.
Paulding Youth Ball Organization: Members of this organization are committed
to providing quality instruction of baseball and softball fundamentals in a fun, safe
environment for children ages 5-16. Meetings are second Sunday of the month at
3 p.m. in the Kiwanis building. E-mail: contact@pauldinglittleleague.com, Web
site: www.pauldinglittleleague.com
Presbyterian Womens Circle: Barb Searing 419-399-3204, or Jill Straley 419-
399-5887. Meetings first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 587: 214 N. Water St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-
399-3071. Meetings first wednesday at 7 p.m.
VFW Mens Auxiliary of Post 587: Verl Sunday, 419-399-3071. Meets at 7 p.m.
second Wednesday each month.
VFW Ladles Auxiliary of Post 587: Judy Davis, 419-399-3071. Meets second
tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Women of the Word: For more information please call Judy Lowe, 419-399-3621
Payne area:
Academic Boosters: Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High, 419-399-4100 or 419-622-5171
American Legion, Reuben J. Smith Post 297: Mike Kennedy, 419-263-3222.
Meets first and third Tuesdays at 8 p.m. in the Post. American Legion Auxiliary:
Nancy Speice, president.. Meets second Monday of each month in April, May,
June, September October and December at 7:30 p.m. at the Post
Athletic Boosters: Wayne Trace Jr./Sr. High, Jim Linder, athletic director , 419-
399-4100 or 419-622-5171
Chamber of Commerce: Chad Cluts, president, 419-263-0327; Chad
Benschneider, vice president, 419-263-2277. Flat Rock Masonic Lodge: P.O.
Box 603, Payne, OH 45880, Ron Smith, 419-399-3519. Meetings are the second
and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Friends of the Payne Branch Library: 101 N. Main St., P.O. Box 736, Payne, OH
45880, 419-263-3333. Meetings are held periodically at the library, call library for
information
Girl Scouts: Council office, 1-800-96-APPLE.
Hesperian Chapter #281 Order of the Eastern Star: Margaret Wearley, 419-
263-2055. Meetings held at 7:30 p.m. first and third Wednesday of each month,
September through June.
Parent-Teacher Organization: Payne Elementary School, Sarah Franz, princi-
pal, 419-263-2512
Payne Knights of Columbus: Anthony Marlin, 419-258-2544; meets second
Tuesday of each month at the church rectory in Payne on West Townline St.
Address is P.O. Box 645 in Payne.
Youth/Community Center The Rock: Main Street, Payne (across from the
bank); P.O. Box 155, Payne OH 45880; 419-263-3269; Wednesdays and Fridays
from 7-9 p.m. Sept.-June, for all ages. It is also available for private par ties. For
more information, contact Tom Litzenberg, 419-263-2218
equipment, a shelter house, and a basketball court. Park hours are from 7 a.m.
to 8 p.m.
Charloe Community Park: is located at the intersection of CR 138 and CR 171
and features include a shelter house, playground equipment, basketball court,
and a ball field. There is a granite stone in the park commemorating the
Oquanoxa Indian Reservation that once located along the Auglaize River in
what is now Brown Township.
Colwell Park (Auglaize Township Fire House Park): is located on Ohio 637,
one mile east of the Auglaize River. Open dawn-dusk. There are two shelter
houses available for use at no charge. The park also has a ball park, play-
ground, concession stand, restrooms, outside water, basketball court, and plen-
ty of paved parking.
Fort Brown: was once located at the confluence of the Big Auglaize and the
Little Auglaize rivers. It was one of a series of posts built by General William
Henry Harrison in his campaign against the British and Indians in the War of
1812 to defend military supply lines. The site of the fort is now private proper-
ty, but in 1953, The Monument Builders of Ohio Inc. furnished a granite memo-
rial to mark the spot. The area is an attraction along the Buckeye Trail.
Grover Hill Community (Welcome) Park: is located on Ohio 637 and owned
by the Grover Hill Lions Club. It is the home of the Grover Hill Ball Association;
boys and girls Little Leagues, boys and girls Pee Wee Leagues, and mens
softball are played at this park. Other features are playground equipment, bas-
ketball courts, tennis courts, and a shelter house.
Haviland Town Park: is located in downtown Haviland. The park has many
features available for use including a tennis court, playground equipment, shel-
ter house, and a basketball court.
LaFountain Park: established in 1984, is located off Emerald Road, Paulding,
next to the Paulding Water Park. It features a shelter house, basketball court,
and the Freedom Playstation. Also located within the park is the Mary (Sal)
Hench Skateboard Park. Information, call the village offices at 419-399-4011.
Latty Town Park: is located in the main section of Latty and is home to a ball
field, basketball court, shelter house and play area.
Lela McGuire Jeffery Park: is located near the intersection of Roads 103 and
142 just north of the hospital in Paulding. This village park features four ball
fields and is home to youth T-ball, softball and baseball games. For information,
contact Paulding Youth Ball Organization by emailing contact@pauldinglittle-
league.com
Melrose Town Park: is located just off Ohio 613 in Melrose and hosts the sum-
mer youth baseball games. It is the home to Bair Field, a shelter house, play-
ground equipment, and handicap-accessible restrooms.
New Rochester Park: is a former rest area located along Road 424 (old U.S.
24) about one mile north of Cecil in Crane Township that marks the site of the
Pauldings first county seat. There is a stone New Rochester marker com-
memorating the once thriving community, a steep trail to the Maumee River, as
well as an old cemetery.
Oakwood Ball Field: is located on East Harmon Street in Oakwood. It hosts
many mens softball tournaments during the summer and is also home to the
softball tournament which is played during the annual Oakwood Labor
Day/Homecoming festival.
Oakwood Community Park: is located on Ohio 66 just north of the Norfolk and
Southern railroad tracks in Oakwood. The park has playground equipment, two
shelter houses, and a tennis court.
Paulding Municipal Swimming Pool: is adjacent to LaFountain Park which is
located on Lincoln Avenue in Paulding. The pool has been completely remod-
eled and is now a water park. Information, call the village offices at 419-399-
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Parks
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Outdoors
ACRES/Flat Rock Creek Nature Preserve: 50 acres located between CR 81
and CR 106 along Ohio 500 in Paulding Township, managed by ACRES to pro-
tect and enhance the natural character of the land. It features one mile of trails
allowing views of Flat Rock Creeks undisturbed channel and flood plain with
native vegetation and wildlife. Parking area available; open to the public from
dawn to dusk for nature study, photography and hiking. For further information
on ACRES Land Trust call 260-637-2273 or www.acreslandtrust.org
Black Swamp Nature Center: is conveniently located at the intersection of CR
107 and CR 132, just outside the Paulding village limits, next to the fairgrounds.
It contains 51 acres of woodland, wetlands, and old meadow. The nature cen-
ter provides a wonderful area for hiking, bird watching, fishing or canoeing. A
boat launch provides easy access to Flat Rock Creek. Maintained trails take
you through the woods past wetland areas, ponds, Flat Rock Creek, and the
Sugar Beet Dam. Picnic tables allow you to relax and enjoy the area. For more
information, contact the Paulding Soil & Water Conservation District, 503
Fairgrounds Dr., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-4771, ask for Mark Holtsberry,
education specialist.
Black Swamp Audubon Bird Sanctuary: This habitat is an attractive parcel
of land on the outskirts of Antwerp. The Black Swamp Audubon Society is pro-
tecting the area from use that disturbs the wildlife. They currently own more
than 70 acres of land which includes meadows, wetlands, prairies, a butterfly
garden, a 13-acre wooded lot. Portions are located along the scenic Maumee
River. It is a haven for wildlife and serene environment for its visitors. Hosted
bird watching, flora and fauna tours are by appointment only. For more infor-
mation, contact Micki Dunakin at 419-258-4951, e-mail: edson@bright.net
Buckeye Trail: Ohios official state trail links the four corners of Ohio in a 1400-
mile stretch of hiking trail that crosses the entire state through 40 of the 88
counties. It follows abandoned canals, passes through forests and scenic
areas, and winds along city streets. The path, marked by blue blazes, follows
much of the Miami and Erie Canal through Paulding County, traveling past such
sites as Fort Brown, Lock 21 and old stone aqueducts left over from the canal
era. The trail is maintained by local volunteers. For membership information,
call Allen Deemer, 419-258-2274; write to Buckeye Trail Association Inc., P.O.
Box 254, Worthington, OH 43085; Internet: www.buckeyetrail.org.
Wellness Trails: Three walking trails are located within the county. In
Paulding, the trail is located near the rim of the reservoir; Antwerp, the trail
includes Riverside Park and ties in with Woodcox Street and the ball fields near
the old school; Payne, the trail is located at the Payne Community Park. Each
trail is over a mile in length. A sign is located at the beginning of the trail show-
ing the entire trail layout, and signs are posted along the trail indicating the dis-
tance walked.
Parks
Antwerp Athletic Complex: is the home of Antwerp Archer football and track.
A ball field is also located on the site. It is situated off Ohio 49, south of Antwerp.
Antwerp Community Park: is located off Woodcox Street. It is used by the
Antwerp Ball Association and by the Antwerp Softball League. The school-
owned park is home to boys Little League baseball, girls Little League softball,
boys and girls Pee Wee leagues, and boys and girls T-ball. Along with host-
ing many mens softball tournaments, the park has two basketball courts and
playground equipment. There is a tennis court approximately one and half
blocks away located in Village Green Park next to the Town Hall.
Bresler Park: is located in Scott. The park was founded in 1971 and consists
of playground equipment, a shelter house, and a ballfield.
Cecil Community Park: is located on TR 105, and has restrooms, playground
4011. The phone number at the pool is 419-399-9593.
Payne Community Park: The village park hosts the mens softball league on
Friday nights, boys and girls Pony League action, and high school girls soft-
ball. Other features of this park include playground equipment, basketball court,
tennis court, sand volleyball court, a walking path and a shelter house. A his-
torical site is the Railroad Depot, moved from downtown Payne to the park,
along with a retired railroad caboose. For reservations or park information, con-
tact Vicki J. Burley, 419-263-2514, ext. 100.
Payne School Park: is located across from Payne Elementary School on Ohio
613. This park is home to the Payne Ball Association. During the summer, the
ball field is used nightly by little league, pee wee, and t-ball boys baseball pro-
grams. For information, contact Payne Ball Association, Kevin Wannemacher,
president, P.O. Box 256, Payne, OH 45880. 419-263-0805.
Reservoir Park: is located on CR 107 just southwest of Paulding. It is home to
the mens, womens, and church softball leagues during the summer. A wiffle-
ball field was added in 2009. Other features include playground equipment, ball
fields, a sand volleyball court, and a shelter house. For information, contact the
village offices at 208 N. Williams St., Paulding, 419-399-4011.
Veterans Memorial (Riverside) Park: is located on U.S. 24 at the east edge
of Antwerp. A statue of a Civil War Union soldier on the park grounds, con-
structed in memory of the many veterans of Paulding County, has become the
anchor of a new memorial dedicated to all Antwerp veterans. In 2005 Rocky
Ridge playground was built by the efforts of The Friends of the Park Committee.
Five shelter houses and lone picnic tables are shaded by giant oak and hicko-
ry trees. There is also pedestrian access to the scenic Maumee River. For more
information, contact the village administrator at 419-258-2371.
Fishing sites & public
access areas
Public fishing sites:
Paulding Reservoir: located on Road 107 (McDonald Pike) on the
southPaulding Reservoir: located on Road 107 (McDonald Pike) on the south-
west side of Paulding. License required. Fish population: Saugeye, walleye,
yellow perch, channel catfish. Boating allowed with permit from village utilities
office, located at 116 S. Main Street in Paulding, 419-399-4011; self-propelled
or electric motors only.
Stokely Ponds: located in Paulding near the intersection of West Caroline
Street and Road 142. Fish population: Bluegills and largemouth bass.
Regulations regarding creel and size limits posted.
Wayne R. Carr Lake: located on Road 11, approximately 1/2 mile south of
Road 424. Fish population: Bluegills and largemouth bass. Boat ramp avail-
able; however, boaters may not use motors larger than 10 hp. Regulations
regarding creel and size limits posted.
Auglaize River: Good population of crappies and channel catfish.
Maumee River: Good population of channel catfish.
Public access sites:
For Auglaize River: at Oakwood Village Park, along Ohio 66; also private
access site at Five Span Marina.
For Maumee River (designated a State Scenic River in Paulding County): at
Antwerp Village Park and at Rochester Park Rest Area, both along old U.S. 24.
For Flat Rock Creek: ODNR access area south of Junction on Road 163,
south of Road 168; also at Black Swamp Nature Center on Road 107 south-
west of Paulding.
For Six Mile Creek and Auglaize River: ODNR access area on Road 153,
one-half mile north of Ohio 111 near Junction (stone canal aqueduct site).
For Five Mile Creek and Auglaize River: Five Mile Creek access area on
Ohio 111, two miles north of Junction, in Defiance County.
Ohio Division of Wildlife: Michael Ohlrich, wildlife officer, 419-429-8390;
Wildlife District Two, 952 Lima Ave., Findlay, OH 45840, phone 419-424-5000.
Christina Kuchle, assistant regional manager of Ohios Scenic Rivers Program
in northwest Ohio.
Where to obtain
Passports/Licenses, etc.
Birth/Death Certificate Applications available at the Paulding County Health
Department, 101 W. Perry Street, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-3921. There is
a charge of $23 for certified copies. Certificates prior to 1909 are obtained at the
Probate Division of Paulding County Court, located in the Courthouse, Suite
202, 115 N. Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-8256; charges may vary.
Marriage License Applications are available at the Probate Division of the
Paulding County Court, which is located in the Courthouse, Suite 202, 115 N.
Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879. Office hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For informa-
tion on licensing fees and requirements, contact the office at 419-399-8256.
Driving Exams/Permit Driving exams are given in Van Wert at the Van Wert
State Patrol on Fridays and Saturdays. All written endorsement exams are given
from 12:30-4 p.m. on Friday and from 12:30-2 p.m. on Saturday. The driving
exam is given from 8:30-11:30 and the written is given from 12:30-3. You do not
need an appointment for the written test, but you need an appointment for the
driving. A full-time station is located in Defiance and is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday. The exam station in Van Wert gives the written tests
on Friday and Saturdays from 8-11:30 a.m. The driving part of the test is admin-
istered from 12:30-4 p.m. on Fridays and from 12:30-2 p.m. on Saturdays. You
must have an appointment. Call Defiance Post State Patrol 419-784-1026. For
information on driving permits, contact License Bureau, 119 W. Perry St.,
Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-2064 must have certified birth certificate and
Social Security card, cost $24.
License Bureau The License Bureau (BMV) is located at 831 North Williams
St., Paulding; 419-399-2064. Hours: Monday 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday
8 a.m.-5 p .m., Saturday 8 a.m.-noon.
Title Office The Motor Vehicle Title Office is located at the Paulding County
Courthouse basement, Room B3. Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Dog License All dogs three months old or older are required to have a
license, purchased annually. Licenses may be purchased at the Paulding
County Auditors office, Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St., Suite 101, Paulding,
OH 45879, 419-399-8205. They may also be purchased online at www.pauld-
ingcountyauditor.com; or at the dog wardens office, located at 13387 US 127.
License fee is $15 per dog; kennel licenses may be purchased at auditors office.
Passport Apply at the Clerk of Courts, Paulding County Courthouse, 115 N.
Williams St., Paulding, OH 45879. Applications accepted until 4 p.m. For more
information on fees and passports you may call the clerks office at 419-399-
8210. For more passport information you may also visit their Web site at trav-
el.state.gov
Building Permits Building per-
mits are required when building a
home or making improvements to
existing property. This permit will
inform you of the local, state and
federal laws that may affect you,
including the Federal Flood
Insurance Program, Health Codes,
Subdivision Regulations and right-
of-way easements. Building per-
mits may be obtained for Jackson
and Brown Township through the
Paulding County Auditors Office,
419-399-8205 or through your
local township or village, depend-
ing on the location. For more infor-
mation, contact Tony Windsor 419-
399-2366; both offices are located
in the Paulding County
Courthouse, 115 N. Williams St.,
Paulding, OH 45879.
See Parks, Page 27
RECREATION, Continued from page 23
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; Contemporary 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: Sunday at 8:30am.
First Baptist Church, 5482 CR 424, Pastor Todd Murray, 258-2056, Sunday school at 9 a.m., Sunday
worship 10 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 126 W. River St., Pastor Mike Pennington, 258-2864, Sunday school at
9:15 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:35 a.m.
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 2937 US 24, 258-2290. Public talk 10 a.m. Sunday,
Congregation Bible Study, Theocratic Ministry School & Service Meeting, Theocratic school 7:30 p.m.
Thursday.
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Pastor Robert Becker. Sunday school at 9 a.m., Sunday worship at
10 a.m.
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 Lonnie 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 wor-
ship at 7 p.m., Youth Service Wednesday at 7 p.m.
GROVER HILL AND OUTLYING
Bible Baptist Church, corner of Cleveland and Perry streets, Grover Hill, Pastor Pat Holt, 587-4021,
Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 11 a.m., Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m.; Wednesday
prayer meeting at 7 p.m.
Grover Hill Church of the Nazarene, Maple and East Jackson streets, Pastor Jonathan L. Hoagland,
587-3376, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Morning worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening gospel hour at
6 p.m., Wednesday evening service at 7 p.m.
Grover Hill Zion United Methodist Church, corner of First and Harrison, 587-3941; Pastor Mike
Waldron, 419-238-1493 or 419-233-2241 (cell). Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:20
a.m., nursery available during all services.
Mandale Church of Christ in Christian Union, Ohio 66, Pastor Justin 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 7 p.m.
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Grover Hill, County Road 151, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Pastor
David Prior, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Roselms Christian Church, Ohio 114, Pastor Gary Church, 594-2445, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.,
Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.
HAVILAND/LATTY/SCOTT
Apostolic Christian Church, 12867 Road 82, Haviland, 399-5220, worship 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, Sunday school at 10 a.m., wor-
ship 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 Oakwood on the corner of roads
104 and 209, Pastor Earl Chapman, 594-2057, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30
a.m., evening worship at 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m.
PAULDING AND OUTLYING
Bethel United Methodist, Forders Bridge, Cecil, Pastor Kevin Doseck (419) 899-4153, worship serv-
ice at 10:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
Bethlehem Temple Pentecostal, 818 West Jackson Street, Paulding, 399-3770, Rev. Burpo,
Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 12 p.m.
Calvary Bible Church, Ohio 111 West across from Paulding County Hospital, 399-4919, elders
John Mohr, 260-632-4356, Bob Fessel 419-399-3398, Brad Sisson 419-263-3108. 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.
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, Rev. Gregory Bibler,
419-399-4576, Sunday school 9:00 a.m., Worship service 10:00 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 114 West Caroline Street, Paulding, 399-2438, Rev. David
Meriwether, 9:00am Sunday school, 10:15 a.m. praise singing, 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship.
House of Love Ministries, 220 N. Williams St., Paulding. Pastor Predest (Dwayne) Richardson
or Sister Brenda Richardson, 419-399-9205 or 419-796-8718, Sunday worship at 3:00 p.m. Jail
Ministry, Food Ministry, 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., Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m.:
Kids Summer Jam (ages 4-4th grade), Preteen class (5th-6th grade), Teen group (7th-12th grade),
and adult service. Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.: Teen group (7th-12th grade), adult bible study and
prayer. Nursery available for all services.
Paulding Family Worship Center, 501 West Perry Street, Paulding, 399-3525, Rev. Monte
Moore, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.
CHURCHES
Area Houses of Worship
See CHURCHES, Page 28
HISTORY
Traversed by the Maumee and Auglaize
Rivers and numerous small streams, Paulding
County is located entirely within that part of
northwest Ohio once known as the Great Black
Swamp. The first white visitors discovered a
land dominated by water, mosquitoes, and
forests so thick that in some places the ground
never saw the summer sun.
An army led by General Mad Anthony
Wayne marched through the County in 1794 en
route to the Battle of Fallen Timbers. During the
War of 1812, it was crossed again by General
James Winchester, who fought a running battle
across Emerald Township with the British and
Indians. Also in 1812, Fort Brown was built at
the confluence of the Big and Little Auglaize
rivers by General William Henry Harrisons
troops.
Paulding County was originally inhabited by
prehistoric mound builders and later by
Pottawatomie and Ottawa tribes. Some Indians
were still present until 1832, when the last occu-
pants of the Oquinoxa Indian reservation near
Charloe were resettled. The first non-native set-
tlement was near Junction in 1819, where on Jan.
21, 1826, Daniel Clark Carey, the first white
child, was born. Around this time, John
Chapman, Johnny Appleseed, planted apple
seeds, catnip, pennyroyal and hoarhound in
Carryall Township.
Surveyed in 1820, the county is named for
John Paulding, who, along with Isaac Van Wart
and David Williams, captured the British spy
Major Andre during the Revolutionary War. The
first county seat was established in 1839 at New
Rochester on the Maumee River; the site is now
a roadside rest along U.S. 24. In 1841, the coun-
ty seat was moved to Charloe on the Auglaize
River, then relocated more centrally at Paulding
in 1851.
Completion of the Wabash Canal in 1843 and
the Miami and Erie Canal in 1845 opened the area
to more settlement. Junction, a town that grew up
at the junction of two canals, became a thriving
community threatening to outrank Fort Wayne in
importance. Opening of the Wabash Railroad in
1855, together with the presence of the Wabash
Canal, made Antwerp the largest community in
the county during the Civil War era. But the
canals were unable to compete with the railroads.
Construction of the Nickel Plate and New York
Central railroads during the 1880s resulted in the
rapid growth of other villages of the county,
notably Paulding and Payne.
The state, however, had refused to abandon Six
Mile Reservoir, which had been created to supply
water to the Wabash Canal. The Reservoir was
located near the Village of Antwerp, whose resi-
dents considered it a stagnant menace to public
health. When legal efforts to close the reservoir
failed, a group of around 200 men, marching
under a banner inscribed NO COMPROMISE,
blew a hole in the reservoir dike and destroyed
three locks during the night of April 25, 1887. In
response, a detachment of the state militia was
dispatched, but the guilty parties were never iden-
tified. This event came to be known as the
Reservoir War.
Lumbering and timber products were for years
the leading industry in the county, but these
resources were largely depleted by the late 1880s,
as the dense stands of native hardwoods gave way
to pastures and farm ground. Today, the county is
home to several manufacturing operations, but
A historical sketch of
Paulding County
AREA HEALTH CARE, Continued from page 19
palliative care when a life limiting illness is no longer manageable at home or an
able caregiver is not available. Levels of care include: Acute care for uncontrolled
symptoms or complications; Residential care, room and board and routine hospice
care is provided; Respite care to provide relief for a family caregiver. Medicare cov-
ers a hospice patient who leaves his or her home and enters inpatient care for up
to five days.
Home healthcare:
Community Health Professionals of Paulding 250 Dooley Drive, Suite A,
Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-4708; Private Duty of Visiting Nurses, 419-399-
4917, fax 419-399-4380. Web site: www.ComHealthPro.org; Melissa Hale RN is
the supervisor. The Visiting Nurses Association is a nonprofit, self-supporting
home health care agency that assists the ill, handicapped, and essentially home-
bound individual. Care is available in several areas, including high tech diversified
skilled nursing, diabetic specialty nursing, licensed dietitian on staff, physical ther-
apy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social services, home health
aide, respite care, and homemaker. The hospice care program is designed to keep
the terminally ill patient at home with family, but can also be provided in the nurs-
ing home or independent living facility.
Paulding County Hospital Home Health Care: 835 North Williams, Paulding, OH
45879, 419-399-1160 or 419-399-4080. Kelly Evans, R.N., is the director. The Home
Health Care department provides high quality, skilled nursing and health care to
homebound patients to enhance healing in the comfort, privacy and familiar sur-
roundings of home. They also provide home medical equipment and supplies.
Other:
Westwood Behavior Center: Mark Spieles, director, 501 McDonald Pike, P.O. Box
329, Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-3636 or 24-hour emergency hotline, 1-800-523-
3978, fax 419-399-5915. Offering individual and family counseling, pharmacothera-
py, community psychiatric support treatment (CPST) services, parenting after
divorce groups, and anger management group. An ODMH, ODADAS certified
agency and CARF accredited core services.
Tri-County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board:
serving Van Wert, Mercer and Paulding Counties. Keith D. Turvy, executive director,
1054 S. Washington St., Suite A, P.O. Box 269, Van Wert OH 45891, 419-238-5464,
fax 419-238-3307, email: adamh@bright.net. The Tri-County ADAMHS Board is the
entity mandated by Ohio Revised Code to plan, fund, and monitor the delivery of
behavioral health services.
Paulding County Health Department/WIC: 800 E. Perry St., Paulding, OH 45879,
419-399-3921 or Toll Free 1-866-399-3921, fax 419-399-3494, Web site:
www.pauldingcountyhealth.com; e-mail: paulcohd@odh.ohio.gov. Hours: Monday-
Friday 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Children and adult immunizations are available
Monday and Wednesday 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.; evening clinics the first and third
Monday of every month from 1-6 p.m. Other services include birth and death certifi-
cates, food service licenses and inspections, animal bites (follow-up), nuisance com-
plaints, water testing, water well and sewage permits, TB testing, head lice checks
and education, free blood pressure checks, POD and DOP referrals as necessary
(hearing and vision), hearing screenings, colorectal kits for aid in cancer detection,
communicable disease reporting and follow-up, health fairs and education, Bureau
for Children with Medical Handicaps program (BCMH), Breast and Cervical Cancer
Project (BCCP) testing at no cost if eligible, Ohio Buckles Buckeyes (infant and
childrens car seats), and HEPA vacuum for lead cleanup. The WIC program offers
supplemental foods, nutritional education, breastfeeding information. Telephone:
419-399-2621, hours: M-Fri.: 8 a.m.-noon, and 1-4 p.m.
agriculture remains the leading industry.
The county motto, NO COMPROMISE,
speaks of the resolute pioneer spirit and the
legacy of hard work and perseverance handed
down for the last century. The people of
Paulding County still reflect the spirit of pride
and independence of those who tamed the
Black Swamp so many years ago.
provided courtesy of Paulding County
Engineers Office
PARKS, Continued from page 24
ELECTIONS
Paulding County
Election
Information
General Election Nov. 5, 2013
Polls are open 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Stand up and Be Counted!
Paulding County Polling Places
Auglaize Township Fire House S.R. 637 & Rd. 169
Blue Creek Township Haviland Community Center, 201 Vine St.
Brown East & Oakwood, Brown West & Melrose
Oakwood Fire and EMS Station, 201 N. Sixth St.
Antwerp Village & Carryall Township
Antwerp Catholic Church Hall, 303 W. Daggett
Crane Township & Cecil Cecil Fire House, 301 Third
Emerald Township Twp. House Rds. 133 and 218
Benton Township & Payne Payne Legion Hall
Harrison Township & Payne Payne Legion Hall
Jackson Township & Broughton Jackson Township Hall
Latty Township & Grover Hill Latty Township Hall
Paulding Township & Latty Village Paulding Township House
Paulding Village, 1,2,3 County Extension Building, Fairground
Grover Hill Village Township House at Grover Hill
Washington Township Washington Township House
To vote, you must be a U.S. citizen; a resident of the state for 30 days
prior to election; at least 18 years of age on or before the day of the General
Election; and must be registered. Registration can be done by mail or at a
location designated by the Secretary of State office.
The Board of Elections meets at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month
in the board office at 105 E. Perry St., Paulding, OH 45879, 419-399-8230,
fax 419-399-8250, e-mail: paulding@sos.state.oh.us; state election infor-
mation Web site: http://sites.google.com/site/pauldingboe/ or www.election-
sonthe.net/
Board members are David Cline, (chairman), Stanley D. Harmon, Bill
Shugars and Ron Farnsworth. The director is Brenda Crawford and the
deputy director is Janet Commers. Registered voters as of Dec. 28, 2012:
13,218 1,315 Democrats, 3,058 Republicans, 8,828 non-partisans, 3
Green, 14 Libertarian (Party affiliation is determined at primary elections).
Groups
Antwerp Conservation Club: Meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each
month at the club house, 17814 TR 53. Shooting facility with pistol, rifle, trap
and bow ranges available. Chris Robinson, president, 419-206-8476; Jeff
Chilton, vice president; Michele Rasey, treasurer; Helen Livingston, secretary,
419-542-7871. Web site: www.antwerpconservation.com
Buckeye Area Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry: This chapter of
FHFH serves Paulding and Van Wert counties. FHFH collaborates with the
ODNR to assist with processing costs associated with donating venison to food
banks. Coordinator is Sherri Good of Paulding, 419-399-3645 or email: buck-
eyeareafhfh@yahoo.com
Flat Rock Limbhangers Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation:
Supports conservation and outreach projects of the NWTF, adult and youth
(Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship - JAKES) member-
ships available. Address: P.O. Box 346, Paulding, OH 45879. Jon Ringler, pres-
ident, 419-796-9472; Wally Owens, secretary/treasurer, 419-796-8305; Skip
Markland, Ohios regional director, wmarkland@nwtf.net or visit the NWTF at
www.nwtf.org
Oakwood Ball Association: Scott Bauer, president; Joel Parrett, vice presi-
dent; Mandy Woods, secretary 419-594-2872; Jeanine Keyes, treasurer. email:
oakwoodballassoc@yahoo.com, website: www.leaguelineup.com, search
under ZIP 45873.
Paulding County Fish and Game Club: is located south of Paulding on U.S.
127. Meetings are first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. For information, call
Louis Klausing, 419-399-2502.
Paulding County Mens Bowling Association: for information, contact Alley
Cat Lanes at 419-399-4022.
Paulding County Soccer Club (Paulding SAY) for info email: pauldingcoun-
tysoccerclub@gmail.com
Paulding County Womens Bowling Association: for information, contact
Alley Cat Lanes at 419-399-4022.
Paulding Youth Ball Organization: Members of this organization are commit-
ted to providing quality instruction of baseball and softball fundamentals in a
fun, safe environment for children ages 5-16. Meetings are second Sunday of
the month at 3 p.m. in the Kiwanis building. E-mail: contact@pauldinglittle-
league.com; web site: www.pauldinglittleleague.com
Other
Junction Community Center: located in the former Junction St. Marys
Catholic Church on Road 111. For information, call 419-393-4131 or any board
member.
Kiwanis Community Center: 103 N. Main St., P.O. Box 94, Paulding, OH
45879, in the Paulding Community Building, 419-399-3289. The buildings din-
ing room, kitchen, and gymnasium are available for rent by calling Doug Roop
at 419-263-3269.
Paulding County Fairgrounds: is nearly 50 acres of rolling and wooded land
on the north bank of Flat Rock Creek located on Fairground Drive in Paulding
Village and extending into Paulding Township to the west. It is the home of the
Paulding County Fair in June, but is also the site of many other activities,
including the annual Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival in September. In addition to
the Grand Stand, race track, horse barns, and senior and junior fair board
offices, the grounds include several display buildings, a horse show arena, the
Ohio State Extension office and the Youth Leadership Building. Indoor storage
over the winter (November through May) is available by contacting Jeff V. Miller
at Antwerp. Various buildings and portions of the grounds are also available to
rent by contacting the same.
Payne Youth Center: The Rock is located on Main Street in Payne, across
from the bank, 419-263-3269. It is available to children throughout the sur-
rounding areas. Open to youth in grades seven and above Wednesdays and
Fridays from 7-9 p.m. The center has a big screen TV, sitting area, pool table,
bumper pool, foosball table, air hockey, dancing, snack bar with kitchen appli-
ances, and much more. Saturdays are available for private parties. For more
information, contact Tom Litzenberg 419-263-2218.
CHURCHES, Continued from page 25
HERBERT E. ORR COMPANY
WIRE FORMING PAINTING (E-COAT) FORGING WRENCHES UPSETS
335 West Wall Street
419-399-4866 FAX 419-399-3862
email: heorr@bright.net
Paulding United Methodist Church, 321 North Williams Street, Paulding, church telephone num-
ber is 399-3591, Rev. Ben Lowell, Worship 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 worship 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 Kare
Stetins, church telephone number is 399-2320, Sunday Worship at 10:15 a.m., Sunday school at 9
a.m.
PAYNE AND OUTLYING AREAS
Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, 203 W. Townline, Payne, 399-2576, Pastor Very Rev. G. Allan
Fillman, Masses: Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
Edgerton Wesleyan Church, 1717 Bertha St., Woodburn, (Edgerton) Ind. 46797, Pastor Dave
Dignal, church telephone number is 260-632-4008, Sunday school at 9 a.m., childrens church at 10
a.m., worship at 10 a.m., home groups at 6 p.m., Wednesday evening services at 6:30 p.m. (Indiana
time).
Living Water Ministries, Contemporary worship service Sunday nights at 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., The
Well church for kids, Sunday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. The church is currently in the process of
relocating. For location information, contact Pastor Rich Phelan, 419-263-2728.
Payne Church of Christ, 220 West Merrin Street, Payne, Minister Dan Staifer. Sunday worship at
9:30 am. 419-263-2092.
Payne Church of the Nazarene, 509 E. Orchard St. (Ohio 500) Payne, Pastor Mike Harper, 263-
2422, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 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 tele-
phone number is 263-2418, parsonage telephone number is
263-2017, Sunday school at 9 a.m., Sunday worship at 8 a.m.
and 10 a.m.
Editors Note: If your church doesnt have service times list-
ed, please contact the Paulding County Progress office to noti-
fy of Sunday service times.
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DECEMBER
Oakwood Christmas Walk date to be announced
Dec. 14 Payne Christmas Walk, sponsored by Payne Friends of
the Library.
Dec. 21 First day of winter
Dec. 25 Christmas Day
Dec. 26 Jan. 1 Kwanzaa
Dec. 31 New Years Eve 2013 Welcome, 2014!
JANUARY 2014
Jan. 19 John Paulding Historical Societys annual meeting, at
2 p.m. at the museum in Paulding. Public welcome.
CALENDAR, Continued from page 18
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