Paulding Progress January 13, 2016

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PAULDING The Paulding County Board of Elections office will be closed

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13-15, to attend the OAEO
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looking at kayak,
canoe launch
By JIM LANGHAM
Feature Writer
ANTWERP Members
of the Antwerp Community Development Committee
(ACDC) spent a considerable
amount of time in discussing
the possibility of constructing
a kayak/canoe launch along
the Maumee River below the
park on the east side of town.
Park board member Mark
Greenwood led a discussion
that was warmly received by
ACDC members.
The discussion came at the
groups annual organizational meeting on Sunday.
There could be monies available for a state reimbursement grant, said
Greenwood. That would be
a package grant that would
include a boat launch, light-
ing, restrooms and various

safety factors. That would be
our best shot if we want to receive grant funding.
If we were going to do
that we would need to keep
our budget at $100,000, said
Greenwood. A boat launch
would be much more complicated than a kayak/canoe
launch.
Greenwood said that the
state has a goal to have river
access points every 10 miles
along the Maumee River.
Because of the problems
with Lake Erie, they (state)
are trying to get more people
focused on the watershed, on
the waterways, said Greenwood.
Several of those present
See ACDC MEETS, page 2A
Ohio 49 south of Antwerp on Sunday afternoon. Blowing slow caused difficult travel conditions
on Sunday, and again late Monday into Tuesday.
Winter reality check
By JIM LANGHAM
Feature Writer
After weeks of persistent above normal temperatures, Mother Nature brought a reality
check to Paulding County on Saturday night
with a blast of cold air and a quick surge of snow.
A band of snow moved through the area early
Sunday morning, bringing one to two quick
inches to most of the area and a quick freeze

over on area roads as temperatures dropped into
the 20s, creating ice on pavement still wet from a
Saturday night rainfall.
Monday night, another area of snow accompanied by gusty winds closed area schools and
See WINTER, page 2A
Group wants physician reinstated
By MELINDA KRICK
Progress Editor
PAULDING A group of citizens
attended last weeks Paulding County
Hospital Board of Trustees meeting to
protest the loss of a longtime physician.
About 20 patients of Dr. James Gray
came before the board during its regular
monthly meeting. Eight of them gave
comments. At issue is that Dr. Gray,
who had been practicing in Antwerp for
almost 30 years, ceased seeing patients
in early December, apparently due to the
expiration of his contract with the hospital. The group at the meeting believes
Dr. Gray was dismissed and asked that
he be reinstated. Several also called for
the hospital CEO, Randal Ruge, to be
fired.
Dr. Gray, who was present at the
meeting along with his wife, declined to
elaborate on what caused the situation.
In December, when announcing a
new physician at Antwerp, Ruge gave
a statement that The agreement that
we had with Dr. Gray came to an end
requiring us to move forward with other
providers. The hospital appreciates Dr.
Grays years of service to the community and hospital.
Ruge nor any board members responded to any citizen comments
See BOARD, page 2A
Melinda Krick/Paulding County Progress
Paulding resident Burl Barnes was among a group of people speaking at the Paulding County Hospital board meeting in
support of longtime physician Dr. James Gray.
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2A - Paulding County Progress Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Payne Council off to a good start in new year

By JOE SHOUSE
Progress Staff Writer
PAYNE In its first meeting in 2016,
Payne Village Council heard from
newly elected Mayor Steve Wobler
concerning several village projects and
concerns, the FEMA grant received for
training and equipment and seeking
ways to improve the safety at the intersection of Merrin and Main streets.
Police Chief Rodney Miller reported
that a second accident had been investigated at the intersection of Merrin
and Main streets. It is the opinion of
the chief and several council members
that the stop bar on Merrin Street sets
too far back from the intersection, forcing motorists difficulty in proceeding
through the intersection.
The stop bar was purposely set farther back in order for trucks to have
ample space for make turns onto Merrin off of Main Street.
Council will consider their options
and will look into making proper
changes to alleviate the intersection
problem.
Miller also reported that 11 hours of
training is required in 2016 for all police officers.
Mayor Wobler reported that he had
a conversation with zoning inspector
Tom Sinn concerning the citation given
to Frank Karoyli on South Laura Street
for having no plates on a camper trailer
and using the camper for housing.
Karoyli will have 30 days to correct
the situation.
According to Sinn, even if the
camper is properly plated, it cannot be
used as housing. Karoyli informed the
inspector that he plans to evacuate the
house sometime in the spring.

Concerning the zoning committee, two new members have been appointed. One zoning committee member who comes from the current village council will be Austin Scheiner,
who will serve as the chairman, and
the other is former councilman Ray
Speice.
EMS coordinator Chad Lyons reported that five runs had been made so
far during the month of January. Lyons
also reported that five personnel have
signed up for Partners for Life training. A FEMA grant in the amount of
$26,068 has been received for fire and
EMS training and equipment.
It was reported by citizens and
neighbors that critters were spotted
running in and out of the Robert Kuhn
residence on South Main Street. Mayor
JPHS annual meeting to feature

library director as guest speaker
PAULDING The John
Paulding Historical Society will
be holding its annual membership meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 17 at the museum, located
across from the fairgrounds in
Paulding. The public is invited
and encouraged to attend.
The program for the afternoon will feature Paulding
County Carnegie Library director Susan Pieper. She has been
the director of the library since
1997. Prior to that, she was a
consultant for rural libraries
throughout northwest Ohio and
a Bookmobile librarian for the
Huntsville-Madison County
Public Library in Alabama.
In 2009, Pieper was hired by

the U.S. Department of State to
travel to Romania to help them
establish their rural library
system after the fall of communism. She currently resides
north of Paulding with her husband, Fred, two cats, and three
Labradors.
Pieper will be talking about
the librarys Centennial Project
and upcoming events throughout the year. This is an exciting
opportunity for the public to
listen to Pieper and hear about
the plans for the future of the
historic library.
Refreshments will be served
following the meeting.
SUSAN PIEPER
n ACDC
Wobler was advised to send a letter to

Kuhn requesting that action be taken to
properly board up the house to prevent
various animals and rodents from seeking refuge on the property.
In other business, the council:
Heard that a heater for the janitors
closet in the new village office will be
installed.
Agreed to receive estimates for the
construction of a handicapped accessible ramp at the 119 N. Main St. location where the the new village offices
and police department is located.
Will seek estimates for the purchase of cameras and other security
items for the police department and
fire department locations as well as the
village park.
Heard from ODOT that it is too
late to apply for Safe Routes to School
funding for this year, but the village

could submit a proposal in the future to
see if it qualifies for funds.
Will seek estimates for carpet or
suitable flooring for the council meeting room.
Heard from Mayor Wobler that he
and village Fiscal Officer Cheryl Halter
will work on updating the village website.
Heard from Mayor Wobler that he
had completed mayors court training
and will conduct his first court session
on Jan. 19. Following the January date,
the mayor will hold court on the first
and third Tuesday of each month at 7
p.m.
Heard by way of memo, Fire
Chief Jamie Mansfield reported that 87
fire service requests were received in
2015.
MEETS
Continued from Page 1A

noted that a kayak/canoe
launch would be less complicated and would probably
serve the Antwerp community just as well. The biggest challenge of doing that,
agreed committee members,
would provide access down
the large hill by the river for
vehicles to take their launches
to the river.
If were going to do this
were going to have to do it as
a community, noted Greenwood. The best way to make
these projects take hold is to
find someone to take charge
of this project.
That part of the river is
the thing that sets this town
a part, commented Dan
Bowers. We would like to

see more people move in. It
might be a good place for a
bed and breakfast place. We
didnt want to live in a city;
we wanted to live here. We
need to reach out and show
people why this is a nice place
to live.
Various committee members agreed to start looking
into the park/launch projects,
noting that such projects are
not village entities and needed to gain momentum from
grassroots efforts such as the
ACDC.
Those interested in assisting with such a project are encouraged to email Greenwood
at mark@narco.us.
Appreciating old-fashioned values
By Byron McNutt
DHI Media
Can you argue the logic ofthis little gemposed by
aproud grandparent?
Many a time a chocolate milkshake shared with my grandson
has given me more enjoyment
than a glass of champagne or
all the beer I could drink. Yet I
wouldnt think of paying more
than three dollars for the best
milkshake in town. Now, isnt
that silly?
Did you bother making any
New Years Resolutions? I
know one guy who did, but I
have a feeling he wont be successful. Hes already said he
will give them up for Lent.
Everything changes so fast
these days. I know people in
their 30s who are already being
called old fashioned.I have to
ask, whats wrong with being
old fashioned? We need more
people in authority who remember the beliefs that built America. Here are a few principals
gleaned from an old newspaper
clipping.
In the America of yesterday
you paid your debts as quickly
as possible, and went without
things to do it.
You disciplined your children
but disciplined yourself, first.
You spent less than you
earned, and demanded your
government to do the same.
Wow, has that changed!
You went to church, your
children went to Sunday School,
you held daily prayers and no
court would have dared to interpose any law into your private
religion.
You would have been horrified at (and quick to change)
men or women in high places
who were beholding to special
interest groups.
You expected to prosper by
individual initiative by doing a
better and bigger job.
You obeyed the law but
took active enough part in government to see that the laws
were just. You walked softly
but carried a big stick.
And that was the character
which brought this country victory in two world wars in your
lifetime, built it back from a
shattering depression, and fed
and saved the civilized world.
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People
Make the Difference
By
Byron McNutt
If all this is old hat, so be it.
It needs resurrection. 2016 is an
election year but you probably
wont hear any candidates talk
about old fashioned values.
As we get older, its remarkable how many crises we have

lived through that we were too
innocent to recognize at the
time. Anxiety begins with the
power of discernment. How to
be obsolete without anxiety?
Remind yourself that if youre
not getting any younger, neither
is anybody else.
I found the following in one
of my files of old newspaper
clippings. It says, if you can
remember when a bureau
was a piece of furniture, you
are probably over the hill or
at least cresting. The yellowed
clipping gives the following criteria for being over-the-hill:
If you have more to look
back on than forward to.
If you dont expect any
more than what youve already
gotten used to.
If the younger generation
you used to worry about is now
doing the same kind of worrying.
If your regrets exceed your
expectations.
If your yearnings no longer
exceed your earnings.
If you look at life and find a
big if right in the middle.
If staying even is more of an
achievement than getting ahead.
If you know fellows who
once shaved to prove how old
they were and now let their hair
grow to prove how young they
are.
If you can remember when
parents were able to help children with their math problems.
If you no longer worry
about how slowly the legislative

machinery moves.
If you dont care whether
your TV set brings in more than
ten channels.
If you want to sit down
while watching a parade.
If youd rather hear about it
than watch it.
the first Star Wars movie came
out.
If you remember when a
mens suit came with two pair
of pants...and now you dont
care because you dont know
wholl wear them out.
If forgoing a good time is
better than getting over it.
your mother couldnt prepare
dinner without using a can
opener.
senior citizens were called
old-timers.
If you send a Fathers Day
card to your grandsons father.
Every year there is an influx

of bigger, stronger and fasterplayers on pro sports rosters.
That might lead you to believe
the quality and depth of talent
on NFL rosters would make all
32 teams better today than they
were five and ten years ago.
At the end of the recently
completed regular NFL season,
13 teams had winning records,
16 of the 32 teams had losing
records and three teams finished
with 8-8 records.
Weve heard a lot about parity in major college and pro
sports. But has the overallquality of play improved over the
years?
With 19 NFL teams at .500 or
below, weve seen many games,
even teams with winning records, play at an unprofessional
level. In sports, there are many
intangibles that contribute to the
competitive balance.
There are many reasons for
teams playing poorly. Its a
long season, a team can underperform because of key injuries,
theres poor coaching, players
lacking motivation, theres a
lack of talent depth and bad
luck.
In the end, championship
teams usually peak at the right
time, benefit from momentum
and ride a perfect storm of good
luck. As for ardent fans, a promising season rarely ends like we
originally imagined.
Honor society to host dodgeball

HAVILAND On Saturday,
Jan. 23, the Wayne Trace High
School National Honor Society
is holding its annual dodgeball
tournament in the high school
gym at 2:30. The money raised
goes into a service fund for
community needs that includes
house fires, medical issues,
Christmas For Kids, etc.
Anyone in the community
is welcome to form a team. A
team must consist of at least six

players and have no more than
eight players. The entry fee
is $50 per team. Registration
forms are due at the school by
Thursday, Jan. 21. Forms are
available on the school website
or can be picked up in the high
school office. For questions,
please call the high school and
ask for Mrs. Hatcher or Ms.
Klopfenstein.
Jim Langham/Paulding County Progress
Lisa Bragg looks on during discussion at the Antwerp Community Development Committee meeting on Sunday afternoon.
The organization is planning several events this year.
Committee members also

discussed the possibility of
planting rain gardens in the
park to help absorb moisture
and check problems with
standing water. Greenwood
noted that such a project
would involve planting hardy
plants that drink lots of water
and hold in the water.
I would like to see the park
board take this responsibility, said Tony Langham. We
could be a layer under them. I
would like to see their leadership come to us and give us
leadership in this area.
ACDC is planning several
events for 2016, including a
wine tasting on March 5 at
Grants Restaurant, annual
Ribfest on June 11 and Big
Hole Golf Outing on Sept. 24.
Several other topics were
touched upon including the
possibility of installing speakers downtown that could be
used for piping holiday music
and making announcements
during special downtown
events such as the antique car
show. Several members noted that Police Chief George
Clemens had said on several
occasions that he would like
to see an outdoor Main Street
speaker system for use by his
department on certain occasions.
The current ACDC Board
of Directors includes president Lisa Glass, Lisa Bragg,
vice president Tina Conley,
Chris Bragg, Tom Derck,
Dustin Sensabaugh, treasurer
Pete Vail, Jim Pendergrast,
Kirk Hopkins, secretary Laurel Hopkins, Dan Bowers and
Tony Langham.
n WINTER
covered area roadways with another 2 inches of
powdery white stuff. The nature of that snow allowed winds gusting up to 40 mph on Tuesday
morning to cause near-whiteout conditions for
awhile in certain areas.
By Sunday afternoon, snow squalls had
moved into the area with falling temperatures,
causing whiteouts in those areas that had received heavier amounts of snow. It represented
the most snow to fall on the area since Nov. 21
when 3 inches of snow covered the county.
Motorists driving on Ohio 49 south of Antwerp on Sunday afternoon reported near-zero
visibility caused by whiteouts from squalls and
winds gusting to 40 mph across the expansive
fields in the area.
Early Sunday evening, the Williams County
Sheriffs Office issued a level one emergency
due to blowing snow reducing visibility in that
area.
Weve had brushes with cold air the past
couple of weeks but it was always followed by
quick warm-ups, said weather specialist Rick
McCoy. Im afraid this is the real deal this
time.
McCoy said National Weather Service
(NWS) officials are expecting the bitter arctic

air to stick around for most of the week. He
noted there could be a brief warm-up near the
weekend, but another cold air mass is expected
to quickly follow behind.
This is real winter stuff, finally, said McCoy. This bubble of arctic air has been sitting at
the top of Canada for several weeks. It is finally
breaking loose and spilling into the Midwest.
Coming into this past weekend, Mother Nature was continuing to arouse apparent confusion in its way. Temperatures reached close to
50 degrees on Saturday. Some area residents
were starting to note flower bulbs pushing above
the ground while there were reports of some of
the wild foliage in area forests starting to bud
out as in the spring.
McCoy said that the El Nio that has caused
the mild winter so far appears to still be in place.
He noted that NWS officials told him that the El
Nio would probably continue to have an effect
on U.S. weather into spring.
But that doesnt mean we still wont have
some winter outbreaks, said McCoy. In the
near future, were going to have one of those
outbreaks to deal with.
n BOARD
during Thursdays meeting.
Near the end of the meeting,
Kay Doster seemed to sum up
the feelings of most of those in
attendance, asking: Cant we
get Dr. Gray back? .. Were
supposed to go out and find a
new doctor who doesnt know
us? I want my doctor back. I
want him to take care of me.
Her statement drew a round
of applause from the other supporters.
One of the first speakers,
Ellie Barnes, is a volunteer at
the hospital. She cited the recent loss of many staff members and three doctors as very
disturbing and wonders about
the cause. She added that if
there was a contract disagreement, a mediator should have
been brought in instead of letting a doctor go. She urged the
board to consider the communitys welfare.

Ron Foltz noted that well
never know the truth about
what happened between the
two sides, but we must have
a problem with several staff
and several doctors, including mine, going away. He
said Dr. Gray had been here
30 years and done wonderful
things for Paulding County
Hospital.
Anna Kauser was unhappy
about how the situation was
handled, saying Dr. Grays patients had not been notified of
his departure, and not afforded
the time to find another physician. She was very disappointed with the administrative
procedure and called for an indepth study of events, possibly
by an independent panel. She
asked hospital officials to keep

in mind whats best for the patients, not the cost.
Jean Porter said she felt the
hospitals actions were disrespectful. She alleged he was
walked out of the doors and
kept out of the office in Antwerp that he constructed.
When you got rid of Dr.
Gray, you werent thinking
of the patients, Porter said.
Were heartbroken.
Burl Barnes, who credited
Dr. Gray with saving his life,
said the hospital is very important to residents, and expressed concerns for its future.
We need this hospital; we
dont want it to go away, he
said.
Also speaking before the
board were Sue Gray and Karen Dangler.
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 Paulding County Progress - 3A
EDWARD
LARRY
BRIGHTON
BRINNEMAN

1942-2016
PAULDING Edward L.
Brighton, 73, passed from this
world to the next Monday,
Jan. 4.
He was born Sept. 25, 1942
in Toledo. He gave four years
to his country with the U.S.
Navy. He enjoyed managing a
trucking delivery service for
designers in Los Angeles for
30 years. He devoted six years
to the Saint Therese Center in
Las Vegas. In 1990, he settled
in Paulding and operated the
Flat Rock Caf on the square
in Paulding. He was proud
of being a member of the Divine Mercy Catholic Parish in
Paulding. He thanked the parish for their support and comfort.
He is survived by his sister,
Jo-Ann (James) Wisniewski;
five loving nieces and nephews
and their families; and his longtime friend and caretaker, Ed
Johanns.
He was preceded in death
by his parents, Ernest and
Elizabeth (Bennett) Brighton;
and two brothers, Kennith and
George.
Services will be held at a later date.
Ed asks that a special thank
you be given to the Community
Health Services and the devoted help of Tom and Rita Diaz.

1943-2016
ANTWERP Larry K.
Brinneman, 72, of Antwerp,
passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5
at Parkview Regional Medical
Center.

ROBERT L.
THOMPSON

1917-2016
HARLAN, Ind. Former
Antwerp resident Robert L.
Thompson, 98, of Harlan,
passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5
at Parkview Regional Medical
Center.
PATSY
BLANKENSHIP
ANTWERP Patsy C
Blankenship, 85 of Antwerp,
formerly of Payne, passed
away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016 at
Vancrest of Antwerp.
JOAN HERR
1935-2016
PAULDING Joan M.
Herr, age 80, died Thursday,
Jan. 7 at her daughters home,
attended by her daughter,
Shelley and her faithful friend,
Scrappy.
She was born Dec. 17, 1935
in Cleveland, the daughter of
the late John and Madeline
(Squires) Schultz. On April 5,
1961, she married Daniel L.

Herr, who survives.
She is also survived by a
daughter, Shelly J. Kessler,
Paulding; sisters, Shirley
Vogel, Inverness, Fla., and
Carol (Larry) Adams, Oakwood; and grandchildren,
Mandy Bowers and Martin Marty Kessler, both of
Paulding.
She also was preceded in
death by her brothers, Ronald
Ronnie and John Jerry
Schultz; and her son, Martin
Marty Herr.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. today, Jan. 13 at
Den Herder Funeral Home,
Paulding. Burial will follow in
Paulding Memorial Cemetery,
Paulding.
Visitation will be today
from 11 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family
requests donations made to a
charity of donors choice.
Online condolences may be
left at www.denherderfh.com.
Obituaries are
posted daily
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Building improvements
continue at Antwerp School
By JOE SHOUSE
ANTWERP The first Antwerp Local Board
of Education meeting for 2016 convened last
Thursday and heard the upcoming building updates and improvements scheduled for later this
year. LED lighting in the gymnasiums is still in
the planning stages and leadership appointments
were finalized to begin the new year.
Installation of heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) equipment is one project
that will seek bids beginning Feb. 1. Open house
meetings with prospective contractors will be
held prior to the work scheduled to begin March
21. The HVAC project will continue throughout
the school year and is scheduled to be completed
July 11.
Bids are being received for the LED lighting
projects. Once bids are completed, and based on
the costs, the lighting project will be scheduled
accordingly. With the use of the LED lights, the
school will receive a rebate in the amount of
$3,900.
We are excited about these projects for our
building. As a district we want to use area businesses as much as possible for the work on these
projects, said superintendent Dr. Marty Miller.
Board members were sworn in including new
board member Sara Schuette, who was elected
last November. Dennis Recker was reappointed
as the boards president while Robert Herber was
named vice president.
Miller noted that January is Board of Edu-
cation Recognition Month and presented each

member with a certificate for their service plus a
well deserved piece of chocolate from his recent
trip to France.
In other business, the board:
Named the following head coaches, Heather
Barnhouse, softball; Zac Feasby, baseball; and
Diana Rogge, track.
Noted that 60 children are participating in
the preschool program. The program is at the
point of having maximum number of students.
Approved Cord and Corrie Ehrhart as tutors
and mentors for the 21st Century grant program
for the current school year.
Heard from district treasurer the December summary totals: $441,679.95 receipts;
$603,191.13 expenses; $1.582.19 interest on investments.
Heard sophomore visitation at Four County
Career Center will be Feb. 3.
Heard mid-term grading period is Feb. 5.
Heard the DARE program will begin Feb. 5
and will meet each Friday for 10 weeks.
Heard that with no varsity football scheduled during the 2015-16 school year, a homecoming celebration will take place on Jan 23.
The Archers play North Central in basketball and
the festivities will begin prior to the junior varsity game. Game time is 6 p.m. with the homecoming court being recognized at 5:30 p.m.
Heard PTO bingo night will be Feb. 2 at 6
p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring canned
food items.
Brunch, Old Christmas/Epiphany

gatherings mark start of year
The Christmas holidays and
family get-togethers are now
over for another year. Yesterday, Jan. 6, was Old Christmas
(Epiphany) so everyone was
home for the day. It was a day
well spent with family.
I had a baked meal with the
menu consisting of meatloaf,
scalloped potatoes, baked
beans, lettuce salad, cheese,
dill pickles, hot peppers, applesauce, sugar cookies, and
zucchini bread.
Daughter Elizabeth and
Timothy joined us for part of
the day. Of course their dogs,
Crystal and Izzy, came along.
The dogs are always so excited
to come here and the children
are equally happy to see them.
In the afternoon, we played
the game Life on the Farm.
It is always a fun game even
though it can last for several hours like Monopoly. The
players have to buy cows but
can lose them again. The first
player that owns 60 cows and
has $10,000 wins the game.
Always an exciting game to
play. Kevin, 10, and Lovina,
11, had fun playing also. Other
games played were Aggravation, Connect Four and checkers.
On New Years Day, we
went to Jacob and Emmas
house for a haystack brunch.
They had the tables set for
all of us. Sisters Verena and
Susan, Elizabeth and Timothy, and all the girls special
friends were there as well. Besides haystacks, there were all
kinds of desserts, but no one
was hungry after the haystack
meal. We enjoyed snacks and
desserts later in the day.
After dishes were washed,
we exchanged gifts. Nephew Steven had my name and
gave me a 32x55-inch cutting
mat to cut out clothes. I have a
small one, but am really going
to like this bigger one. Daughter Lovina had my husband
Joes name and gave him an
ice auger to drill holes in the
ice when he goes ice fishing.
This year so far it looks like
he wont get to use it. Im sure
we will get colder weather
yet. Son Joseph was given an
ice fishing pole by son-in-law
Timothy so he is also hoping
for ice fishing weather.
After the gifts were all
opened we played games. A
new game I played was Apples to Apples.
Jacob and Emma had the
With deepest gratitude and

thank you to Jack Den Herder
and staff, Bob Iler, Hospice
in-patient nurses and staff of
Van Wert, Pastor Mike Harper,
Jody Hook, Phyliss Conley,
Sandy LeMieux, Linda Holt,
Carol Wyatt, Melanie Perry
and also Brickner ambulance
staff for all your prayers,
love and compassion during
the passing of my dear mom
(Loretta Wyss)
Thank you all so very much,
Penny & Jim Molter
& family
final inspection of the addition to their house approved.

Their children have moved
their clothes up to their new
bedrooms. They were excited
after living in a ranch style
one-story house.
We all ate the haystack
brunch in the new attached garage. They still have some remodeling to do as they want to
tear out the bedroom walls and
make a bigger kitchen, dining
room and living room. I am
sure they will be glad when
its all done.
Church services are set
here for Jan. 17, so we have
been kept busy cleaning. Sister Emma, her son Jacob, and
her daughter Emma came on
Tuesday to assist us in cleaning. We cleaned most of the
basement and washed clothes.
Saturday we will have more
help so hopefully everything
will get cleaned in time. We
are heating our new building
where we will host church

services (where Tim and Elizabeths wedding and church
were held this summer).
I hope all of you had an enjoyable and safe holiday and
may God bless you all in 2016
and always!
Ill share my sister Susans
cinnamon bread recipe. She
brought this bread to Jacob and
Emmas on New Years Day.
SOFT CINNAMON
SWIRL LOAF
1 loaf frozen bread dough,
thawed
1-1/2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
On a lightly floured surface,
roll thawed bread dough into
a 10x12 inch rectangle. With a
pastry brush, paint the dough
with the water, and then sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon
evenly over dough. Top with
raisins if desired.
Roll up jellyroll-fashion beginning on the 12-inch side.
Seal all seams and ends and
place in a greased 8x4-inch
loaf pan. Let the dough rise
until double in size.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove from pan to
cool. When cool, brush with
melted butter.
WT board names Baumle president;

honors Sinn, McClure for service
By JOE SHOUSE
HAVILAND A new year usually brings
changes to school board leadership and that
was the case at the Wayne Trace Local Board
of Education organizational meeting held last
Thursday.
Organizational changes took effect with the
election of Pat Baumle as the board president
and Perry Sinn being named vice president.
Baumle replaces former president Dick Swary
while Perry Sinn replaces Duane Sinn.
Also, during the organizational meeting the
board approved to increase the spending limit
of the purchasing agent from $15,000 to $25,000.
After a brief discussion the board agreed to raise
the amount to $25,000 with Superintendent Steve
Arnold continuing to keep the board updated with
purchases made, as he has done in the past.
One other item of business prior to the boards
regular session was confirming the substitute
teacher pay at $80 per day. Also, designated cashiers, the set up of petty cash funds and the appointment of board members to various commit-
NOTICE
Paulding County Sheriff Deputy Caleb Miller and K-9 Cooper visited the Antwerp 21st Century
Program to teach the students about the role of the K-9. Here, Deputy Miller and K-9 Cooper visit
with Allison Ratliff and Jacob Fisher.
Lovinas sister brought cinnamon swirl bread to their Old

Christmas/Epiphany day celebration.
The Brown Township Trustees

will be holding their 2016 Annual Appropriation and Organization meeting on January
26th, 2016 at 4:00, at the Brown
Twp Office. The regularly
scheduled monthly meeting
will immediately follow.
Cheryl A. Halter
Brown Twp Fiscal Officer
tees were made and approved.

In special recognition, Kevin Landis, executive
member of the Ohio School Boards Association
(OSBA) who also serves as a school board member at Ottoville Local Schools, presented Perry
Sinn and Lisa McClure certificates for their 10
years of service on the local board.
Arnold and board members recognized the
latest winners of the districts Spelling Bees.
Faith Meraz of Grover Hill Elementary, Kate
Laukhuf of Payne Elementary and Gage Tinlin of Wayne Trace Junior High will represent
the district on Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. in the Paulding
County Spelling Bee to be held at Payne Elementary.
In other business, the board:
Approved amount to be paid to Annette
Sinn and Ann Olwin for the position of Workers Compensation safety coordinators.
Established an activity account for the art
club activities.
Granted an extended leave of absence
from March 24 to the end of the 2015-16
school year for Alyssa Alverez.
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Common Pleas
Civil Docket
The term et al. refers to and others; et vir., and husband; et ux.,
and wife.
In the matter of: Brandon

N. Smith, address unavailable
and Jamie C. Smith, address
unavailable. Dissolution of
marriage.
Civil Docket Concluded
Angela Sue Bendele, Grover Hill vs. Martin Edward
Bendele, Cloverdale and Donald W. Collins, Fort Jennings
and Vivian G. Collins, Fort
Jennings and Collins Family
Development Ltd., Grover
Hill. Divorce, granted to defendant. Third party complaint
dismissed. Costs divided
equally between parties.
Marvin J. Smallwood,
Paulding vs. Jane Smallwood,
Van Wert. Divorce granted.
In the matter of: Tracie C.
Thomas-Wieland, Antwerp
and Jeffrey A. Wieland, Antwerp. Dissolution of marriage
granted.
In the matter of: Cari Fraley, Paulding and Joshua Fraley, Paulding. Dissolution of
marriage granted.
In the matter of: Jason L.
Fisher, Antwerp and Tracey
L. Fisher, Antwerp. Dissolution of marriage granted.
Thomas L. Wannemacher
and Lou Ann Wannemacher,
co-legal guardians for Anthony D. Webster, both
of Payne vs. Stevens Van

Lines Inc., Saint Paul, Minn.
and Robert T. Monhollen,
Paulding and Transportation
International Movers Inc.,
Lakewood, Wash. and Edd
L. Monhollen, Oakwood.
Personal injury, settled and
dismissed with prejudice, all
parties bear their own costs.
Linda A. Gesler, Fort
Wayne and William L.
Gesler, Fort Wayne vs. Ben
Schmucker Construction
LLP, New Haven, Ind. and
Russell D. Williams, Fort
Wayne and Progressive Casualty Insurance Company, Fort
Wayne and Progress Southeastern Insurance Company,
Indianapolis. Personal injury,
dismissed with prejudice,
costs to Ben Schmucker Construction LLP. Court retained
jurisdiction over this case
for the purpose of enforcing
the terms of the settlement
including resolution of any
liens.
Paulding County Treasurer, Paulding vs. Anthony
E. Bush, Cecil and Julie K.
Bush, Cecil and Sky Bank,
Bowling Green. Foreclosure
of real property tax, Sheriffs
sale confirmed and proceeds
distributed.
Wilmington Trust, N.A.,
West Palm Beach, Fla. vs.
Vicki R. Lamerson and her
unknown spouse if any,
Paulding and Paulding

County Treasurer, Paulding.
Foreclosures, Sheriffs sale
confirmed and proceeds distributed.
Owners Insurance Company, Lima vs. Edd L. Monhollen, Oakwood and Robert
T. Monhollen, Paulding and
Thomas K. Wannemacher
and Lou Ann Wannemacher,
co-legal guardians of Anthony
D. Webster, both of Payne and
Stevens Van Lines Inc., Saint
Paul, Minn. and Transportation International Movers
Inc., Lakewood, Wash. and
Vanliner Insurance Company,
Jefferson City, Mo. and XYZ
Insurance Company/Corporation, name and address unknown. Declaratory judgment,
dismissed with prejudice. All
parties to bear their own costs.
T.D. Bank USA, N.A.
A, Minneapolis, Minn. vs.
Brandi N. Keller, aka Mowery, Oakwood. Money only,
dismissed with prejudice at
plaintiffs costs.
Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus vs. Mark
S. Price, Payne and Penny A.
Price, Payne and Paulding
County Auditor, Paulding and
Paulding County Treasurer,
Paulding. Appropriation, default judgment granted; order
of distribution filed.
Nutri-Plus Fertilizer LLC,
Haviland vs. Chris Deneve,
North Manchester, Ind.

Money only, default judgment
granted in favor of the plaintiff
in the sum of $28,384.40 with
interest.
Angela Wilson, Palmyra,
Mich. vs. Rusty Thompson,
Cecil. Notice of registration
of foreign support order; order
of Circuit Court of Lenawee
County, Mich. confirmed.
Marriage Licenses
Timothy Guy Pitser, 60,
Antwerp, C-Store manager
and Kimberly Kay Armstrong,
56, Antwerp, data entry. Parents are Robert Lee Pitser and
Gretchen Ruth Guy; and Dennis Doster and Helen Tinlin.
Carl Benjamin Wright IV,
25, Cecil, construction and
Marcella Christina Moreno,
27, Defiance, homemaker.
Parents are Carl Wright III and
Toni Worman; and Monico
Moreno Jr. and Mary Horn.
Administration Docket
In the Estate of John Martin
Chilcote, last will and testament filed.
Criminal Docket
Michael Lehman, 40, address unavailable, had a bench
warrant for his arrest cancelled
Nov. 30 and on Jan. 5 a court
order was filed discharging
him from probation and restoring him to all civil rights.
In April 2009 he had been sentenced for three counts nonsupport of dependents (F5).
His case file shows the bench

warrant was issued in May
2009 when he failed to report
to jail. No other papers were
filed with the Court between
then and November.
Ron Van Atta Jr., 48, of
Woodburn, Ind., entered a
guilty plea to his 2013 indictment alleging nonsupport
(F4) recently. Sentencing was
set for Feb. 1. He waived extradition and was released on
his own recognizance on the
conditions of no arrests, that
he pays monthly child support, and report to Court for
a presentencing investigation
interview.
Tony Stephey, 25, of Oakwood, had a charge of domestic violence against him from
June 2014 dismissed without
prejudice upon a motion of
State. Costs were waived.
Ashley Dalton, 28, of
Paulding, will be in Court
Jan. 25 for pretrial conference pertaining to her indictment alleging possession of
cocaine (F5) and possession
of drugs (F5).
Thomas A. Justinger, 35,
of Melrose, is scheduled for
a hearing on a motion to suppress evidence in connection
with his indictment alleging
felony DWI (F4). He will be
in Court Jan. 28.
Jeremy J. Sharp, 37, of
Oakwood, is being held on
$25,000 bond with no cash

privilege for his indictment
alleging forgery (F4) and
theft (F4). He is scheduled for
a Feb. 28 pretrial conference
and a March 22 jury trial.
John Reed Jr., 40, of Paulding, is set for a Jan. 28 pretrial
conference concerning his indictment alleging nonsupport
of dependent (F5).
Dustin N. Ripke, 29, of
Melrose, entered a guilty
plea to possession of heroin
(F5) and given an 11-month
stated prison term with Ohio
Department of Rehabilitation
and Corrections. Credit was
allowed for 57 days already
served. Additionally he has
a 6-month license suspension
and must pay court costs.
Contraband seized in the case
may be destroyed by law enforcement.
Brandon M. Cooper, 18,
and Samantha J. Stahl, 35,
both of Oakwood, had their
cases joined for a Feb. 2 jury
trial. He is accused of aggravated arson (F1). She is accused of complicity to aggravated arson (F1).
Michael A. Lehman, 40,
address unavailable, was released from jail after waiving extradition relating to his
indictment for escape (F3).
Condition of his release is no
arrests. His Feb. 23 jury trial
date was vacated.
Police Report
ACCIDENT REPORTS
Tuesday, Jan. 5
6:20 a.m. Dennis James Gallo, 56,
of Paulding, was cited for failure to
control following a single-vehicle
accident that landed him in a ditch
along Dooley Drive east of North
Williams Street. Reports say he was
eastbound in a 2000 Chevy Cavalier
when he went off the right side of
the roadway. The car was disabled
and towed. Gallo was not hurt.
INCIDENT REPORTS
Tuesday, Dec. 29
5:08 p.m. Officers responded to
a business alarm on North Williams
Street. An employee let them know
all was well.
Wednesday, Dec. 30
12:53 a.m. Family disturbance on
North Sherman Street was looked
into.
2:04 a.m. Police assisted sheriffs
deputies by attempting to locate a
red Chevy truck. It was not located
in town.
Thursday, Dec. 31
1:31 a.m. Suspicious vehicle was
noted in the Paulding Place parking
area.
Friday, Jan. 1
2:20 p.m. Large amount of trash
was spotted on the village compost
pile. Police located a male who confessed to dumping it there. He was
cited into mayors court and was
told to remove the trash.
2:38 p.m. Unwanted person
was reported from North Williams
Street. A man was advised to leave
and not return.
3:20 p.m. A Defiance resident

called to say a missing female juvenile had reportedly been dropped off
in the village. She was located and
returned to a parent.
9:18 p.m. A woman reported
being approached by an intoxicated
male unable to speak English. He
followed her from the laundry area
to her apartment. Upon arrival, officers told him to leave the other tenants alone.
10 p.m. Officers were in communication with the Celina Police
Department following a call from a
local man about an alleged incident.
10:40 p.m. Suspicious vehicle
was parked on North Cherry Street.
The driver said he was there for the
WiFi connection and left the area.
Saturday, Jan. 2
3:40 a.m. Junk notice was prepared for a West Jackson Street location.
3:48 a.m. Police investigated a
family disturbance on North Williams Street.
Noon. Theft of an air conditioning unit, DVD player and a navigation system from a South Main
Street address was investigated.
1:48 p.m. A caller told police a
suspicious intoxicated male was at a
North Williams Street business. No
one was there matching the description and the employee was unaware
of the call.
2 p.m. Harassment on Facebook
was reported by a resident of Emerald Road.
8:15 p.m. Suspicious van was
seen at a business on West Perry

Street. It was gone when officers arrived.
9:17 p.m. Junk notice was made
for a South DeWitt Street address.
10:47 p.m. Family disturbance on
West Wayne Street was handled.
Sunday, Jan. 3
1:40 a.m. An unoccupied suspicious vehicle was noted in a North
Williams Street business lot. Registration was to an Antwerp resident.
1:47 a.m. Police were called to
West Wayne Street for an alleged
assault.
9:34 a.m. An alarm sounding on
Dooley Drive was unfounded.
8:15 p.m. A Napoleon motel
called police about a local resident
who allegedly failed to pay. The
matter was turned over to the Napoleon Police Department.
8:17 p.m. Representative of a
North Main Street business told officers of receiving an alarm via text
message. It was unfounded.
11:25 p.m. Napoleon Police Department requested an attempt to
locate a subject ton South Cherry
Street. The house seemed abandoned.
Monday, Jan. 4
12:40 a.m. Unruly juvenile report
came in from Emerald Road. A report was forwarded to his probation
officer.
2:09 a.m. Business alarm sounded
on North Williams Street. The building was secure.
2:12 a.m. An officer assisted sheriffs deputies with a traffic stop on
North Williams Street. A woman

was arrested for obstructing official
business and another was arrested
on a warrant.
4:26 a.m. Theft report from West
Jackson Street is under investigation.
5:33 p.m. Report of cars at the
school blocking Water Street was
unfounded.
10:04 p.m. Woman was arrested
on West Perry Street for theft.
10:48 p.m. Officers were called to
a North Williams Street business for
a fight. All subjects involved were
gone when police arrived.
Tuesday, Jan. 5
1:45 p.m. An East Perry Street
business reported someone had
made fraudulent checks on their account to a man in North Carolina,
amounting to almost $800.
2:15 p.m. Two women were told
not to contact one another following
a call to East Perry Street.
3:20 p.m. Family disturbance was
investigated on Emerald Road.
5:17 p.m. When officers responded to a business alarm on
North Williams Street they were informed all was well.
6:40 p.m. A caller from West
Perry Street reported hearing a
woman yelling, saw a dark SUV
leave the area, and the woman was
gone. No vehicle matching the description was found.
6:58 p.m. Paulding County Hospital ER requested an officer for a
woman whose foot was run over
during an alleged altercation.
9 p.m. Report of illegal tattooing

came in from West Wayne Street.
The matter is under investigation.
11:19 p.m. A male was observed
urinating in public at the Paulding
Place parking area.
Wednesday, Jan. 6
12:48 a.m. Domestic situation
was looked into on Emerald Road.
7 a.m. Report of a suspicious vehicle seen on North Dix Street was
deemed unfounded.
12:50 p.m. Paulding school officials called about a man in a trench
coat walking in the area and acting
suspiciously. The man was located
and told to leave.
1 p.m. Backing mishap in the
Paulding County Hospital parking
lot was documented.
10:14 p.m. Unwanted male was
handled on Partridge Place Drive.
Thursday, Jan. 7
9:18 a.m. Paulding County Common Pleas Court sent the department
a protection order for Amber Frederick against Tyler Ray Foster Byrner.
9:35 a.m. Fire call to an Emerald
Road business was canceled. All
was reported to be fine.
3:29 p.m. Family disturbance on
South Williams Street was looked
into.
4:30 p.m. Juvenile, reported missing from North Williams Street, was
later found by family.
4:40 p.m. Police were called to
Helen Street for a neighbor problem
involving driving in a yard.
6:26 p.m. Officers addressed a
family disturbance on Kay Street.
Sheriffs Report
ACCIDENTS:
Friday, Jan. 1
1:43 a.m. Chase L. Marroquin, 17, of Payne, was cited
for failure to control following a one-vehicle crash along
Road 171 north of Road 138
in Brown Township. He was
driving north in a 2002 Chrysler Sebring when, reports say,
he lost control and slid off
into a wooded area. There
the car struck a tree before
turning on its side. Damage
to the car was functional. He
was transported to Defiance
Regional Medical Center by
Oakwood EMS for evaluation
of possible injuries. Oakwood
Fire Department assisted at
the scene.
Tuesday, Jan. 5
3:11 a.m. Report of a car
in the ditch brought deputies
to a location north of Road
424 at the T intersection
with Road 87 in Crane Township. There they discovered
an abandoned car owned by
Dustin Eugene Gee of Defiance. They deduced the 1997
Chevy MOC went through
the intersection striking
an embankment before the

driver left the scene. Having
sustained functional damage,
the car was towed.
7:18 p.m. Tyler R. Bauer,
17, of Oakwood, was cited
for failure to control after a
single-vehicle accident on
Roa 230 east of Road 63 in
Crane Township. He had
been eastbound in a 1987
Olds Delta. Reports show
he lost control on the curve
and veered off the right side
before going back onto the
pavement, crossing the centerline and going off the left
side into a stand of trees. The
car was disabled and towed.
Bauer was taken to Defiance
Regional Medical Center by
Antwerp EMS for assessment
of possible injuries. Cecil/
Crane Township Fire Department had units on scene.
INCIDENTS:
Tuesday, Dec. 29
11:12 a.m. Breaking and
entering of a cabin on Ohio
500 in Benton Township was
investigated.
1:48 p.m. Car/deer crash
on Ohio 114 in Washington
Township was documented.

4:10 p.m. Assault complaint from Road 111 in Auglaize Township was handled.
4:24 p.m. Car/deer crash in
Grover Hill was documented.
11:33 p.m. Breaking and
entering in Payne resulted in
items missing.
Wednesday, Dec. 30
12:26 a.m. Deputies were
called to Ohio 613 in Paulding Township where someone had spread caution tape
across the highway.
7:22 a.m. Drivers found
wire across the road on Road
82 in Blue Creek Township.
10:42 a.m. Dog complaint
was looked into on Road 111
in Auglaize Township.
12:22 p.m. West Wayne
Street resident of Paulding
lodged a dog complaint.
2:44 p.m. Theft was looked
into on Ohio 111 in Auglaize
Township.
3:39 p.m. Dog bite was
investigated on Road 10 in
Auglaize Township.
10:05 p.m. Canine unit
was deployed on Road 181
in Brown Township where a
subject was arrested on a warrant.

Thursday, Dec. 31
2:25 a.m. Domestic problems were the issue on Road
171 in Brown Township.
7:16 a.m. Motor vehicle
accident on Road 230 in Carryall Township was handled.
No further information was
available.
10:01 a.m. Telephone harassment was looked into on
Road 8 in Crane Township.
12:17 p.m. Emerald Township resident of Road 8 reported a scam.
4:10 p.m. Vehicle search
was conducted on Road 117
in Auglaize Township.
8:29 p.m. Criminal damaging complaint on Road 111 in
Auglaize Township was investigated.
10:43 p.m Deputies dealt
with an unwanted person on
Road 111 in Auglaize Township.
Friday, Jan. 1
3:29 a.m. Unruly juvenile
in Payne was handled.
3:55 a.m. Domestic situation on road 108 in Jackson
Township was looked into.

8:30 a.m. Deputies handled a motor vehicle accident
on Road 144 at Road 71 in
Paulding Township. Further
information was not available.
9:45 a.m. A subject on
Ohio 49 in Harrison Township told deputies a vehicle
that had been towed was stolen from their lot.
11:29 a.m. A Benton
Township resident of Road
80 told deputies a threatening
note was left on their car.
6:22 p.m. Counterfeit bill
was reported from Grover
Hill.
Saturday, Jan. 2
1:29 a.m. Tree was blocking US 127 in Jackson Township.
3:21 a.m. Suspicious vehicle was seen slowly driving
up and down Road 114 in
Paulding Township.
3:47 a.m. Deputies assisted Paulding police with a
domestic situation on North
Williams Street.
2:07 p.m. Juvenile matter
was handled in Payne.
11:03 p.m. Deputies assisted Paulding police with a

domestic call on West Wayne
Street.
Sunday, Jan. 3
1:07 a.m. Unruly juvenile
was handled in Oakwood.
12:02 p.m. Canine unit was
deployed during a vehicle
search at the intersection of
US 24 and Road 87 in Crane
Township.
5:53 p.m. Car/deer crash
was investigated on Road 156
in Jackson Township.
8:08 p.m. Telephone harassment complaint was handled on North Walnut Street
in Paulding.
10:07 p.m. Domestic problems in Cecil were addressed.
Monday, Jan. 4
1:05 a.m. Suspicious vehicle was seen in a callers
driveway on Road 165 in
Washington Township.
5:45 a.m Car/deer collision
was handled on Ohio 613
west of Road 107 in Paulding
Township.
8:17 a.m. Deputies docuSee SHERIFF, page 5A
Legals
LEGAL NOTICE
The Unknown Heirs at Law,
Devisees, Legatees, Executor
or Administrators of Glema J.
Baxter, (Address Unknown),
whose last place of residence
is known as but whose present
place of residence is unknown
and Unknown Spouse, if any,
of Charles T. Baxter, whose
last place of residence is known
as 11201 Road 71, Paulding,
OH 45879 but whose present
place of residence is unknown,
will take notice that on November 25, 2015, Quicken Loans
Inc., filed its Complaint in Foreclosure in Case No. CI 15 193
in the Court of Common Pleas
Paulding County, Ohio alleging
that the Defendants, The Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees,
Legatees, Executor or Administrators of Glema J. Baxter, (Address Unknown) and Unknown
Spouse, if any, of Charles T.
Baxter, have or claim to have an
interest in the real estate located
at 11201 Road 71, Paulding, OH

45879, PPN #27-07S-014-00. A
complete legal description may
be obtained with the Paulding
County Auditors Office located
at 115 North Williams Street,
Suite 101, Paulding, OH 45879.
The Petitioner further alleges that
by reason of default of the Defendant(s) in the payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor,
the conditions of a concurrent
mortgage deed given to secure the
payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have
been broken, and the same has
become absolute.
The Petitioner prays that the
Defendant(s) named above be
required to answer and set up
their interest in said real estate or
be forever barred from asserting
the same, for foreclosure of said
mortgage, the marshalling of any
liens, and the sale of said real
estate, and the proceeds of said
sale applied to the payment of
Petitioners claim in the property
order of its priority, and for such

other and further relief as is just
and equitable.
THE DEFENDANT(S) NAMED
ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO
ANSWER ON OR BEFORE
THE 10th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2015.
BY: THE LAW OFFICES OF
JOHN D. CLUNK CO., L.P.A.
Robert R. Hoose #0074544
Attorneys for Plaintiff-Petitioner
4500 Courthouse Blvd.
Suite 400
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 436-0300 - telephone
(330) 436-0301 - facsimile
notice@j ohndclunk. com
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given to all
residents of Defiance, Fulton,
Paulding, and Williams counties,
Ohio. There will be a meeting of
the Joint Solid Waste Management District of Defiance, Fulton,
Paulding, and Williams Counties
Board of Directors. The date of
the meeting is Monday, January 25, 2016. The meeting will

be held in the Williams County
Commissioners Office-East
Annex, Main Conference Room,
1425 E. High St., Bryan. The time
of the meeting is scheduled to
begin at 1:30 p.m. oclock EST.
A Solid Waste District Coordinators session will immediately
follow.
Commissioner
Otto L. Nicely
Board of Directors President
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
STATE OF OHIO
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
Columbus, Ohio
Division of Construction
Management
Legal Copy Number 160091
Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of
Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on
February 11, 2016. Project
160091 is located in Paulding

County, SR 114-1.00 and is a
CULVERT REPLACEMENT
project. The date set for completion of this work shall be as
set forth in the bidding proposal.
Plans and Specifications are on
file in the Department of Transportation.
NOTICE
The following matters are the
subject of this public notice by
the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete
public notice, including any
additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting
information, a public hearing, or

filing an appeal may be obtained
at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/
actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk,
Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St.
P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio
43216. Ph: 614-644-2129 email:
HClerk@epa.ohio.gov
Final Issuance of Administrative
Modification to Permit-To-Install and Operate Haviland
Energy LLC; 115 W. Main
Street, Haviland, OH 45851 ID
#: P0120004 Date of Action:
01/06/2016 Administrative permit modification to remove the
requirements of 40 CFR Part 60,
Subpart JJJJ from the engine.
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County Court
Civil Docket:
Midland Funding LLC, San Diego
vs. Ada Burk, Paulding. Other action, judgment for the plaintiff in the
sum of $1,200.81.
Returned To You Ltd., Paulding
vs. Eric Seekings, Paulding and Tea
Seekings, Paulding. Small claims,
satisfied on Tea Seekings only.
The State Bank & Trust Co., Defiance vs. Miranda D. Smith, Paulding. Small claims, satisfied.
Birdstone Inc., Paulding vs. Mary
Scott, Paulding and Jessica Scott,
Paulding and Brandon Lambert,
Paulding. Evictions, judgment for
Mary Scott in the sum of $4,537.50.
Lima Pathology Associates, Lima
vs. Rhonda Topp, Grover Hill and
David M. Topp, Grover Hill. Other
action, judgment for the plaintiff in
the sum of $480.32.
Criminal Docket:
Cal W. Ward, Defiance, criminal
damaging; case dismissed per State,
$172.50 costs, repay court appointed
attorney fees.
Cal W. Ward, Defiance, theft;
$100 fine, $163 costs, 14 days jail
with 166 days suspended; probation
ordered, 20 hours community service, complete Third Millennium
online theft course, maintain general good behavior, repay court appointed attorney fees.
Kyle Andrew Godwin, Oakwood,
criminal damaging; $100 fine, $151
costs; restitution to be joint and several, probation ordered, 40 hours
community service, maintain good
general behavior.
Katie R. Westrick, Defiance, disorderly conduct; $75 fine, $87 costs;
pay additional sheriffs fees, maintain general good behavior.
Joseph T. Hilt, Antwerp, disorderly conduct; $100 fine suspended,
$120 costs, 22 days jail; probation ordered, no contact with victim or residence, no contact with officer or their
family, 40 hours community service,
become employed, write letter of
apology, maintain a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
curfew, complete Hands Down program.
Emily M. Tolan, Payne, menacing; $120 costs, three days jail with
27 suspended; probation ordered, no
unlawful contact with Foust Street in
Payne, 20 hours community service,
complete Hands Down program, remain med compliant, evaluation at
Westwood.
Logan Perl, Payne, passing bad
check; $100 fine, $151 costs, 30 days
jail suspended; maintain general
good behavior.
Aaron M. Hattemer, Defiance, assault; case dismissed without prejudice per State.
Timothy W. Jewell, Cloverdale,
failure to register dog; $25 fine, $77
costs.
Timothy W. Jewell, Cloverdale,
confinement of dog; $25 fine.
Traffic Docket:
Kelvin D. Jackson, Detroit, overload; $160 fine, $1,295 costs, pay
all by June 25 or sent for collection
(POC).
Thomas N. Branch, Van Wert,
OVI/breath high; $525 fine, $140
costs, pay $400 monthly, April 29
POC, 20 days jail, one-year license
suspension; provide proof of insurance, ALS vacated, restrictive
plates, community control ordered,
20 hours community service, secure
a valid drivers license, 160 days jail
reserved.
Thomas N. Branch, Van Wert,
OVI suspension; 174 days jail reserved.
Rake E. Taylor, Farmington,
Mich., 87/65 speed; $43 fine, $85
costs.
Scott A. Smith, Lima, driving
under suspension; $600 fine, $140
costs, July 29 POC, 4 days jail; secure valid license, community control ordered, 176 days jail reserved.
Scott A. Smith, Lima, fictitious
registration; dismissed at States request.
Desiree L. Dunbar, Paulding, stop
sign; dismissed without prejudice per
State, costs waived.
Timothy P. Smith, Westland,
Mich., 77/65 speed; $33 fine, $80
costs.
Michael W. Wood, Paulding, seat

belt; $30 fine, $47 costs.
Analicia M. Taitague, Beaufort,
N.C., 84/65 speed; $43 fine, $80
costs.
Toni O. McClure, Macedonia,
child restraint; $53 fine, $77 costs.
Douglas Jay Hubert, St. Charles,
Mo., windshield wiper; $150 fine,
$95 costs, pay within 30 days.
Oleksander Nikolayenko, Chicago,
windshield wiper; $150 fine, $95
costs, pay within 30 days.
Mack Bernal, Brampton, Ont.,
79/65 speed; $33 fine, $77 costs.
Margaret Pena, Paulding, 77/65
speed; $33 fine, $77 costs.
Elizabeth A. Bradbury, Payne,
tinted windows; $68 fine, $77 costs.
Madison M. Bennett, Defiance,
Kylie J. Crawford, Van Wert,
David Brian Melton, Wellington,
Fla., 80/65 speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.
Luis O. Barajas, Hicksville, driving under suspension; $400 fine,
$206 costs, both taken from bond,
Feb. 26 POC, 1 day jail; 40 hours
community service with Feb. 29
compliance date, warrant and warrant block rescinded, 179 days jail
reserved.
Daniel James Hoerger, Scottsdale,
Ariz., 77/65 speed; $33 fine, $85
costs.
Zachari W. Hall, Antwerp, failure
to control; $68 fine, $82 costs.
Tony R. Schindler, Paulding, OVI/
under influence; $375 fine, $95 costs,
pay $50 monthly, Dec. 16 POC, three
days jail, three-year license suspension; may attend DIP program in lieu
of jail with March 31 compliance
date, 177 days jail reserved.
Tony R. Schindler, Paulding,
marked lanes; dismissed at States
request.
Lacee J. Harney, Indianapolis,
Kristina Vanlith, Roanoke, Texas,
Daniel C. Selzer, Paulding, OVI/
under influence; $375 fine, $112
costs, pay $100 monthly, Dec. 16
n SHERIFF
financial responsibility provided.

Joseph G. Palmero, Fort Wayne,
79/65 speed; $33 fine.
Erin E. Olinger, Fort Wayne,
Nicholas B. Celli, Troy, Mich.,
Felix L. Rogers, Indianapolis,
driving under suspension; $100 fine
suspended, Jan. 15 POC.
Felix L. Rogers, Indianapolis,
80/65 speed; $43 fine, $77 costs,
Jan. 15 POC.
Joshua G. Hall, Danville, Ind.,
Jennifer C. Klir, Cloverdale,
Rayell L. Grimm, Rocklin, Calif.,
Elizabeth N. Leis, Paulding, 68/55
speed; $33 fine, $77 costs, Jan. 29
POC; proof of financial responsibility provided.
Scott A. Lewis, Ypsilanti, Mich.,
Lloyd H. Moyer Jr., Haviland,
failure to control; $68 fine, $77
costs.
Anthony Ross Moncrief, Ephrata,
Wash., 79/65 speed; $33 fine, $80
costs.
Hayden M. Brown, Delphos, driving on closed road; $68 fine, $77
costs.
Dawn Annette Beaudry, Columbia, Mo., 77/65 speed; $33 fine, $85
costs.
Charles P. Caprarella, Plainfield,
Ind., 80/65 speed; $43 f ine, $85
costs.
Robert Scott Bradley, Birmingham, Mich., 82/65 speed; $43 fine,
$80 costs.
Victoria N. Person, Detroit, 84/65
Devansh M. Shah, West Lafayette, Ind., 78/65 speed; $33 fine, $80
costs.
Jacki S. Tipping, Orangeville,
Ont., 89/65 speed; $43 fine, $80
costs.
Maureen F. Grubaugh, Haviland,
James E. Houston, Detroit, 83/65
Property transfers

mented a car/deer crash on Ohio 637 at Road
24 in Latty Township.
9:02 a.m. A Jackson Township resident of
Road 131 found someone had dumped trash
on their property.
11:03 a.m. Rape/sexual abuse investigation
was started in Emerald Township.
12:31 p.m. Animal complaint was handled
on Ohio 637 in Emerald Township.
2:03 p.m. Antwerp fire and EMS units responded to a truck fire near the intersection of
Ohio 49 and US 24 in Carryall Township.
7:39 p.m. Car/deer crash on Ohio 111 in
Auglaize Township was documented.
7:39 p.m. A man was seen sitting on Ohio
637 in Jackson Township.
Tuesday, Jan. 5
5:18 a.m. Grover Hill EMS made a transport from a motor vehicle accident on Road
165 north of Road 12 in Washington Township. Grover Hill fire units responded as well.
No further information was available.
12:28 p.m. Dog complaint was handled in
Cecil.
12:31 p.m. Washington Township resident
of Ohio 66 lodged a dog complaint.
1:08 p.m. Harassment was investigated on
Ohio 111 in Emerald Township.
1:09 p.m. Theft of household items was reported from Road 139 in Emerald Township.
1:48 p.m. Telephone harassment was looked
into on Road 212 in Auglaize Township.
2:14 p.m. Dog complaint was lodge from
Road 151 in Latty Township.
5:34 p.m. Payne resident registered a dog
complaint.
7:06 p.m. Deputies delivered a message for
Monteville Police Department on Road 230 in
Crane Township.
10:41 p.m. Someone placed a cone in the
road on US 127 in Paulding Township.
Wednesday, Jan. 6
7:21 a.m. Vandalism and possible breaking
and entering was investigated on Road 115 in
Emerald Township.
POC, 3 days jail, six-month license

suspension; may attend DIP program
in lieu of jail with April 29 compliance date, ALS vacated, community
control ordered, 20 hours community
service, complete Third Millennium
program, 87 days jail reserved.
Daniel C. Selzer, Paulding, marked
lanes; $53 fine, Dec. 16 POC.
Daniel C. Selzer, Paulding, driving/texting; $48 fine, Dec. 16 POC.
Daniel C. Selzer, Paulding, seat
belt; $30 fine, Dec. 16 POC.
Jacob Douglas Blair, Oakwood,
OVI/breath low; $375 fine, $112
costs, pay $75 monthly, Dec. 16
POC, 3 days jail, six-month license
suspension; may attend DIP in lieu
of jail, ALS vacated, probation ordered, secure valid license, 30 hours
community service, complete Third
Millennium course, 87 days jail reserved.
Charles S. Seyler, Edgerton, Ohio,
display plates; $68 fine, $85 costs.
Brandon G. Gulker, West Lafayette, Ind., 88/65 speed; $43 fine, $80
costs.
Kathy R. Brooks, Van Wert, 65/55
Alicejai M. Brooks, Fort Wayne,
Wilfredo Vazquez Jr., Bay Village,
William D. Vance, Paulding, 68/55
Clara N. Sims, Ypsilanti, Mich.,
William G. Miller Jr., Bryan, 73/55
Travis E. Royer, Lambertville,
Mich., 68/55 speed; $33 fine, $80
costs.
Cassidy M. Crowder, Brecksville,
David W. Marlin, Antwerp, 77/65
Keith P. Pilkinton, Whitehouse,
no operators license less than six
months; $68 fine, $77 costs.
Joshua T. Brown, Defiance, stop
sign; $73 fine, $77 costs.
Joseph G. Palmero, Fort Wayne,
no operators license; $100 fine with
$75 suspended, $77 costs, proof of
7:35 a.m. Antwerp fire and EMS units responded to a call about a carbon monoxide
alarm sounding in the village. They were there
15 minutes.
8:20 a.m. Deputies delivered a message on
Road 132 in Paulding Township for Paulding
police.
10:25 a.m. Identification theft was looked
into on Ohio 49 in Harrison Township.
1:57 p.m. Grover Hill resident lodged a dog
complaint.
5:05 p.m. Deputies arrested a subject on
US 127 in Emerald Township on a Lenawee
County (Mich.) Sheriffs office warrant.
6:52 p.m. Car/deer accident on Road 143 in
Emerald Township was documented.
8:27 p.m. Car/deer crash on US 24 in Crane
Township was handled.
11:55 p.m. A canine unit was used to run a
track for the Antwerp Police Department.
Thursday, Jan. 7
5:38 a.m. A driver reported someone pointed
a laser at their car while traveling on Road 177
north of Melrose in Brown Township.
6:11 a.m. Mailbox was hit on Road 250 in
Carryall Township.
7:10 a.m. Deputies handled a car/deer crash
on Ohio 111 in Paulding Township.
10:20 a.m. Juvenile complaint was looked
into in Payne.
10:51 a.m. Dog complaint was handled in
Melrose.
11:43 a.m. Deputies arrested a man on Ohio
66 in Washington Township.
12:49 p.m. Melrose resident lodged a dog
complaint.
12:51 p.m. Dog complaint was filed from
Road 179 in Auglaize Township.
2:09 p.m. Deputies arrested a man on Ohio
613 in Brown Township.
2:32 p.m. Complaint of fraud was investigated on US 127 in Crane Township.
7:24 p.m. Canine unit was deployed for
Post 81 on Road 143 at US 24 in Emerald
Township.
The term et al. refers to and others; et vir., and husband; et ux.,
and wife.
Auglaize Township
Leona M. Bartley to Brian
D. Titus; Sec. 21, 7.129 acres.
Warranty deed.
Carryall Township
Ann E. Knuckles, trustee to
Ann E. Knuckles, trustee; Sec.
16, 80 acres; Sec. 20, 121.35
acres and Sec. 30, 34.83 acres.
Affidavit.
Crane Township
Richard A. Volle, trustee to
Stoller Bros. & Sons Ltd.; Sec.
Vendors
Licenses
Eric Jones, dba E.J. Audio,
Paulding; motor vehicle and
parts/supplies.
Riverside Tire LLC, dba
Riverside Tire, Antwerp; auto
parts and tire stores.
32, 200.11 acres. Trustee deed.

Rudy K. Straley to Rudy K.
Straley Life Estate; Sec. 24,
2.92 acres. Quit claim.
Emerald Township
Julia M. Smith to Julia M.
Smith and Shelia M. Yoh; Sec.
11, 10 acres. Quit claim.
Jackson Township
Eli J. Manz, dec. to Klint
and Kallie Manz; Sec. 10,
19.269 acres. Executor deed.
Latty Township
Creative Home Buying
Solutions Inc. to Charity C.
Bollman; Sec. 19, 0.337 acre.
Warranty deed.
Antwerp Village
Leslie L. and Ramona K.
Detmon to Kyle Recker; Lot
22, Block C, 0.25 acre. Warranty deed.
Oakwood Village
John M. Saxton Inc. to
John M. Saxton; Lots 6 and 7,
Grove Addition, 0.412 acre.
Quit claim.
Payne Village
Theresa Lisniewski to Ann
Feasby, et al.; Lot 3, Anspach
Subdivision, 0.227 acre. Quit
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Paulding County Area Foundation (PCAF) awarded $1,000 to Friends of Paulding County Dog
Kennel Inc to purchase kennel security cameras that will tie into the sheriffs office. The cameras
will allow viewing of activity at the kennel. From left are Del Schwab, Friends of Paulding County
Dog Kennel vice president; Lisa McClure, PCAF executive director; and Jim Henriott, Friends secretary-treasurer.
Paulding County Area Foundation (PCAF) awarded $2,200 to United Way of Paulding County to
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by providing monthly books to children ages birth up to 5 years old in Paulding County. Here, Megan
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Once completed, the mural will be 75 feet long by 10 feet high. The art club estimates 300 hours
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Born to be wild?
Have I missed something?
Have I grown older without
noticing that how I was raised
and the things I was allowed
to do as a kid has undergone
some major changes?
I have read and written
stories about the late 1800s
and in those days, students
could take their rifles with
them and go hunting after
school. They walked miles to
school, packed some kind of
lunch of lard and sugar sandwiches and didnt worry if
they did not take a bath every
day. No one had any required
vaccinations back then and everyone got along fine.
I grew up in the 50s and
raised my own kids in the 70s
and 80s and one thing they
knew was they always needed to be home when the street
lights came on. They rode their
bikes around without helmets,
packed their lunches if they
did not like the school menu
for that day and if they forgot
their lunch money, no student
had to go without their dinner.
To me, that is just plain mean
to deprive a child of a lunch
because of lunch money. Has
our society became so selfish
that a child cannot be fed unless they have the money?
We think we have come a
long ways but when things
we did as kids are now against
the law or we have fear we
could get reported for being
unsafe, then I guess I am glad
I grew up when I did.
I recently read an article
about parents who got into
trouble for letting their child
walk to school alone. I remember when it was safe to walk to
school by myself without the
fear of being kidnapped, raped
or murdered.
Of course, I remember that
on Halloween we could accept
homemade popcorn balls or
A Penny for
Your Thoughts
By
Nancy Whitaker
cookies without fear they were
poisoned. Are there more evil
people lurking around today
and if so, why?
Well here are a few things
we used to do as kids and my
kids also did, that are now forbidden or against the law.
Of course werode our bikes
without a helmet.
We drank water from a hose
and families and schools even
had a well and pump and all
drank from the same cup. I
guess it is like double dipping.
It was not uncommon to go
swimming in rivers, creeks
and ponds.
We had snowball fights and
went sledding without protective gear.
We could carry a pocketknife onto school property or
bring a fishing tackle box to
school.
Oh my, we all played politically incorrect games such as
Cowboys and Indians, and
(gasp) we had toy guns, plus
we even pretended to shoot
each other with sticks which
we imagined were guns.
We could say the words
gun or bang or pow
pow in public.
Oh, and we worked for our
allowance and pocket money
way before we were teens and
then we took that hard-earned

money, bought all the penny
candy we could afford and ate
it in one sitting.
We got so dirty that our
moms washed us off with the
hose in the yard before letting
us come into the house to have
a bath.
Playing dangerous games
like dodgeball, kickball, tag,
whiffle ball and red rover and
climbing trees;
One thing I never did was
to have to put my child in an
approved car seat. We used to
be able to hold a baby in our
laps or use one of those cloth
car seats which just hooked on
in the front seat. Today, they
have a baby in an approved
car seat and then have to face
them backwards in the back
seat.
We could always lick the
bowl of raw cookie dough or
cake batter.
We ate pork, bacon, sausage
and hot dogs without fear of it
being unhealthy.
We always obeyed our parents and if we got a spanking at school, we got one
when we got home.
We could have aspirin in
our possession or if we needed to take one, the teacher had
them available.
I feel that my world and
my childrens world was safe.
We survived those fun days
and yes I even remember cars
without seat belts.
I know everyone, including our state and federal governments, works to make our
world a safer place, but I for
one miss the good old days.
What are some of the things
you did as a child that they
cannot do today? Do you feel
the world and values have
changed? Let me know and
Ill give you a Penny for Your
Thoughts.
The nut wizard can be used to easily gather various nuts and seeds even golf balls and spent
ammo.
Nut wizards can make

yard cleanup faster, easier
By Staci Miller
Education specialist
Paulding SWCD
Many of you maybe wondering what in the
world is a nut wizard. A nut wizard is a convenient tool that will take the effort out of gathering nuts off of the ground. This tool will help
you clean up your yard of fallen nuts, seeds or
even apples with ease.
It is even capable of retrieving golf balls or
used ammunition at the shooting range.
The nut wizard is easy to operate and takes
little effort without the backbreaking pain of
picking nuts and seeds that fall in your yard.
This product is durable and comfortable to use.
It works in grass or uneven ground. It weighs
around three pounds and comes with a dumper
that can be placed over top of a five-gallon
bucket or trash can for each collection of the
nuts or seeds.
The nut wizard is made up of four parts. It
contains a comfortable-to-use handle, a metal
basket, a bail and a dumper.
To use this tool, aim the arch of the basket
that touches the ground toward the nuts, balls
or used ammunition you would like to gather.

You do not need to apply downward pressure
when you use the nut wizard. Putting pressure
on the basket will cause the wires to spread
apart and may damage the basket permanently.
Roll the basket a complete rotation to pick
up the nuts, seeds or balls, so that any object
held between the wires will be put inside the
basket. Twist the basket to one side or the
other as needed, and remove sticks immediately to prevent damage to the basket.
Experiment with how fast you roll the tool.
Going too slow can cause objects to stick between the wires; going too fast could throw them
out.
Do not rake items into a pile before using your
nut wizard tool.
Do not overfill the basket; empty it before it
gets completely full. Then simply use the dumper
to collect your items in a trash can or bucket.
It will not only save you time, but also the
stress on your back.
Visit the Paulding SWCD office at 503 Fairground Drive in Paulding for more information or a demonstration of how the item works.
Free early childhood screening
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Window Tinting & Remote Car Starters Installed
Rhino Spray-In or Penda Drop-In Bed Liners
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Receiver Hitches & Trailer Harnesses Installed
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Dog & Cat Food
Softener Salt
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Chick Starter & Layer Feed

Deer Sweetlix Blocks
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Continental, OH 45831- phone 419-596-3806

Store hours 7 am to 5 pm M-F & Sat. 7 am to Noon.
2015 CadillaC ats AWD.

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Extra clean. 71K.
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153k.
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122K.
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This screening will be used for

checking age-appropriate development in the areas of communication, motor, cognitive, social
and adaptive behaviors.
The event is coordinated by
Help Me Grow, Departments
of Education, Paulding County Hospital, Ohio Department
of Health, NOCAC, Paulding
County EI/DD, Family and
Children First Council, Antwerp Local Schools, Paulding
Exempted Village Schools and
Wayne Trace Local Schools.
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Paulding Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Jan. 9 for Matson Family Chiropractic in Oakwood. Dr. Danielle Matson (center) purchased the former Family Chiropractic Center from Dr. John Saxton
(left). He and chamber member Jim States (second from left) were among those attending the event. An
open house was held for the grand opening. The office is located at 411 Hakes St. in Oakwood. To make an
appointment or for more information, phone 419-594-3378 or visit facebook.com/familychirocenteroakwood.
A free developmental screening for children from birth to

age 5 will be held Friday, Jan. 15
at two locations.
The event will be held from
8:30-11 a.m. at Paulding Elementary, and 12:30-3 p.m. at
Oakwood Elementary.
In case school is delayed or
canceled, the screening will be
held Jan. 22.
The early childhood years
from birth to the start of kindergarten are an important time of
rapid learning and growth. Early
screening is a quick and simple
way to identify, at an early stage,
possible learning or health concerns so that children can get
needed help before starting
school.
Appointments are preferred,

but walk-ins will be accepted.
Call 419-399-4620 or 1-877473-8166 for registration information.
WBESC to meet
VAN WERT The Western

Buckeye Educational Service
Center will hold its monthly
governing board meeting at 6
p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 at the
Van Wert ESC, 813A N. Franklin St., Van Wert.
Bless all those who

keep pecking away
A few days ago, I was taking one of my daily nature
walks through marshland
woods when a sound that had
originally presented itself as
a background noise suddenly
came to the forefront.
Peck, peck, peck. Peck,
peck, peck. Peck, peck,
peck. I suddenly realized that
I was hearing the persistent
sound of a woodpecker, pecking away, working really hard
with the sound of his efforts
literally echoing through the
forest. It was his thing, his day
and his fulfillment. He didnt
know any different; he was
doing what he was made to do.
As I walked along the trail
and he continued to peck, a
train of thought came to me
concerning all of the woodpeckers out there making a difference in the lives of others just
because their peck is the thing
they do.
My heart was touched deeply last week when I visited the
doctors office. My appearance, Im sure, was less than
dignified. In fact, I felt rather
in shambles at the time; I was
suffering from an infection and
was anything but becoming in
my appearance.
Spun
by Jim Langham
Rather glibly, I said to the

nurse, I apologize for my appearance. Im sorry you have to
see me like that.
Very sincerely, she responded, Oh no, this is why I am
here, to help sick people get
better. Its why I went to school,
because I wanted to help people
feel better.
An emotional twinge crossed
my heart as I thought of this
woman who opens the door at
the doctors office to sick people, initially takes their vitals
and discovers their symptoms
and then reports her findings to
the doctor who treats the illness.
Suddenly it dawned on me
that not many people say, I
sure am thankful for that nurse
who took the time to check me
out and give her findings to the
doctor so he would know how
to treat the patient.
With all due credit to my
wonderful doctor who I am
thankful for, I suddenly realized
what a vital step she plays in the
healing process.
And there they are, the
woodpeckers in our lives
who are just doing what they
were made to do to carry about
their purpose of life on earth
nurses, mechanics, janitors,
nursing home cooks, home
health nurses, snow plow drivers, plumbers, mail delivery
personnel and countless other
behind the scenes people
doing their thing to make our
lives easier.
As I walked out of the
woods, with that little fellow
still pecking behind me, I said
a little prayer asking God to
help me appreciate and recognize the sound of all of those,
woodpeckers around me,
like the volunteers that used to
sing to my mother in the nursing home in her final days, and
countless others.
Financial Focus
Will the Presidential Election

Affect Investment Outlook?
By Phil Recker
Edward Jones Advisor
Were just a few weeks
away from the first caucuses
and primaries, so presidential election season is in full
swing. As a voter, you may be
keenly interested in the election process. But as an investor, should you be concerned?
If you take a look back, you
might be somewhat encouraged
over the prospects of the financial markets this year. In the last
12 presidential election years, the
Dow Jones Industrial Average
has been up nine times and down
just three. So, election years must

be good for the financial markets,
right?
Not necessarily. In every year,
the markets are influenced by a
variety of factors: interest rates,
inflation, corporate profits, geopolitical events, economic growth,
even the weather. And its safe to
say that 2016 will be no different.
At this early stage of the year,
one could say that some of these
factors, such as continued low
interest rates and a reasonably
strong economy, might bode well
for investors. But theres a lot of
2016 ahead of us and its notoriously difficult for anybody, even
so-called experts, to accurately
predict the markets performance
over a relatively short time, such
as a year.
Still, the markets history of
pretty good results in presidential
election years may not be entirely
random. For one thing, the White
House is never the only office
being contested; elections are
also held for every congressional
district and many seats in the Senate. Consequently, during these
election years, campaigning often
takes precedence over legislating.
This legislative inactivity tends
to be welcomed by the financial
Commissioners Journal
Commissioners Journal December 21,
2015
This 21st day of December, 2015, the
Board of County Commissioners met
in regular session with the following
members present: Tony Zartman, Mark
Holtsberry, and Nola Ginter, Clerk. Absent: Roy Klopfenstein.
MEETING NOTES OF APPOINTMENTS
Jim Langham, Paulding Progress,
met with the commissioners to hear
about the 2016 General Fund and Special Funds budgets. Zartman informed
Langham the commissioners approved
the 2016 General Fund budget by resolution last week and intend to approve
the 2016 Special Funds budget during
todays business. The 2016 General Fund
is $5,565,601.08, which is an increase of
$340,301 from 2015.
Zartman emphasized it is important
to use the original appropriations when
comparing yearly totals, as adjustments
are made during the year.
The commissioners noted nearly all
offices saw an increase in their budgets
compared to last year. Zartman added
that $132,000 of the General Fund increase was in employee health insurance, due to the increase in premiums.
The sheriffs department in the General

Fund increased primarily due to a hike in
inmate out-housing.
The commissioners, in cooperation
with the sheriffs office, are pleased to
assist in reinstating the DARE program.
Appropriations to the DARE Special
Fund from their General Fund Commissioners Transfers will allow for DARE
officer salary and vehicle expenses. The
General Fund Commissioners Transfers
also allows funding to various non-mandated county entities/offices.
Zartman reported the General Fund
Transfers appropriations total did not
change from 2015. He noted the county has slowly risen from its economic
crisis. Steady increases in sales tax and
the countys portion of the wind farm PILOT has resulted in a boost in revenue.
Zartman expressed his appreciation to all
county departments/offices for pulling
together when it was necessary to see the
county through the lean years.
Sarah Noggle, Agricultural & Natural Resources, OSU Extension Educator, County Director; and Michael
Schweinsberg, 4-H Youth Development,
Extension Educator; Claudia Fickel,
County Auditor Fickel was pleased to
report that the OSU Extension will enjoy
wind farm revenue in lieu of the passage

of their .25-mill levy this fall. She noted
they will receive settlement twice a year.
Noggle shared she and Schweinsberg
attended the annual conference a couple
of weeks ago. She noted they returned
with some new ideas and new programs
for consideration. The Paulding County
Master Gardener Volunteers continues
to grow with 12 very active members.
Total volunteer hours for 2015 were
1,503, calculating to a value of $34,674.21
(based upon Independent Sector Value
of United States Volunteer 2014). Noggle
noted the unusually warm December has
prompted continued questions fielded by
the volunteers.
Over 600 youth were reached with a
two-day Ag Educator and 4-H Educator
program on agronomy.
Tony Campbell has joined the
Paulding County Extension team. His
is a three-year appointment as nutrient
manager. He will be trained to be an
additional assistant in writing nutrient
management plans in the Western Lake
Erie Basin, which serves 88,000 farmers.
The goal of this program is to develop a
plan to ensure the safe water supply in the
Western Lake Erie Basin.
Noggle reported she has been invited
to teach and support a variety of groups

and organizations. Topics included are:
input for the CORN Newsletter for the
state of Ohio; farm management in-service; fertilizer in-service; and pesticide
in-service. Noggle also assisted Schweinsberg in leading 15 presentations on
What Extension does for You in Paulding County. This program helps citizens
identify the resources available through
the local extension office.
Schweinsberg has been busy teaching financial literacy and career development in the Paulding Middle School.
He has also presented the Real Money,
Real World curriculum, which is designed to increase awareness related to
jobs, income, education necessary for
the job desired, payroll (deductions, etc.),
money management, household expenses, child-rearing related expenses, and
spending decision making.
Schweinsberg announced he has
submitted a grant through the Ohio
4-H Foundation to secure funds for a
robotics program in the county. He also
noted 4-H Camp director training has
been completed, as well as 4-H officer
training. 28 officers from 11 clubs were
trained. Training included how to properly conduct a business meeting, how to
complete necessary financial documentation and reports, and how to accurately

take and report meeting minutes. The
4-H advisors met in October to kick off
the 2016 4-H year. Current 4-H members
must register by Jan. 7 and new members
by Feb. 4. Country Clickers is a new club,
meeting monthly in Cecil.
Both Noggle and Schweinsberg were
excited that the Extension Levy passed by
a 3,301 to 2,880 vote. The levy will be for
the next five years.
Erika Willitzer, Paulding/Putnam
Electric Co-op; and Jerry Zielke, PC Economic Development - Willitzer and Zielke met with the commissioners to update
them on developments they have been
collaborating on. Both were excited and
promised more information when their
See COMMISSIONERS, page 16A
March for Life in Van Wert
VAN WERT A mini-March

for Life will take place in Van
Wert on Friday, Jan. 22, at 11
a.m. This event will begin in
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markets, which generally dislike

surprises, big changes and new
directions.
However, you cant really
count on past trends to provide
a certain roadmap for the year
ahead, in terms of the performance of the financial markets.
As mentioned above, many factors influence this performance,
and at this early stage in the year,
we just cant predict which of
these factors will take precedence.
So, instead of worrying about
things you cant control, focus on
those that you can. For starters, review your investment mix. Does
it still properly reflect your goals,
risk tolerance and time horizon?
Over time, even if you havent
made many changes to your
portfolio, it can become unbalanced. For example, if you own
some stocks that have increased
greatly in value over the years,
these stocks may now be taking
up a larger percentage of your
holdings than you had intended,
bringing with them a higher degree of risk. Consequently, you
might want to consider selling off
some of these stocks and using
the proceeds to fill in other gaps
in your portfolio.
On the other hand, if you think
your mix of investments is not
providing you with the returns
you need to help make progress
toward your long-term objectives, you may need to add some
vehicles that can provide you with
more growth potential. After all,
its 2016 now, so whatever your
age, you are another year closer to
retirement.
Will this year look like past
presidential election years, as
far as good returns from the
stock market? No one can say
for sure. But if you vote for
smart investment moves, you
wont be sorry.
This article was written by
Edward Jones for use by your
local Edward Jones Financial
Advisor.
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Fountain Park and proceed to

the K of C Hall on Woodland
Avenue where a short prayer
service will follow a light
lunch. This march coincides
with the national March for
Life in Washington D.C., commemorating the 47th anniversary of U.S. Supreme Courts
legalizing abortion in the Roe
vs. Wade decision. The intent
of this event is not to condemn
any who have chosen to have
an abortion or those involved
in abortions but to call awareness to the value of all human
life from conception to natural
death.
All will conclude by 12:30
p.m. Those unable to walk may
go directly to the K of C Hall.
There is no charge for the lunch
but any donations will be accepted for the local Pregnancy
Life Center.
Any questions may be directed to the Pregnancy Life Center
at 419-238-9177. This event is
organized by the St. Mary of the
Assumption Catholic Church.
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RELIGION
Church food pantry celebrates 10 years
By JOE SHOUSE
MELROSE In what started out to be a fearful endeavor,
the Auglaize Chapel Church
of God proved they could look
past their lack of resources
and make an impact on their
community. With a dream and
a vision, the church moved
forward with the idea of a
food pantry and for 10 years
they have not looked back or
questioned their decision.
The church will soon celebrate ten years of operation
with their food pantry located
in Melrose. The pantry started on April 29, 2006 and has
been an asset to the Melrose
community and its surroundings.
When we began the food
pantry, some folks in our
congregation thought we
shouldnt do it because they
were fearful we couldnt
support it financially and we
wouldnt have enough helpers. But God proved to us that
He would provide what was
needed to make the ministry
successful, if we would obey
His calling. Every year we
have had the funding to operate and we have always had
enough workers to help. This
ministry is flourishing because
of Gods faithfulness and the
congregations
obedience,
said Pastor Stan Harmon.
The food pantry is located
at 515 Franklin St. in Melrose
and occupies the same build-
ing as the post office. The

pantry is open on the second
Saturday of each month from
9-11 a.m. Anyone in the community in need of emergency
assistance with food is encouraged to seek out the pantry.
We serve a number of families and each month its always a little different depending on the time of season. The
number of families will range
from 30 to 60 on a given Saturday, said Harmon.
Now that the pantry has
been in service for nearly 10
years, the church is in full
support and much involved in
all aspects. According to Harmon, there are many who help
with distribution on Saturday,
but there are additional needs
the church meets on a regular
basis.
There are some from the
congregation who will make
deliveries during the week, go
to stores to purchase additional food products, however, we
have a core group of about 10
to 12 volunteers, added Harmon.
Food for the pantry normally comes from the West Ohio
Food Bank in Lima but local
retailers, food manufactures
and even regional farmers will
donate to the cause from time
to time.
We are blessed to be supported by many area individuals, civic and church groups,
area retailers, businesses and
even school groups, Harmon
said.
By having the pantry for
so many years it has given
the church the opportunity to
minister to the community in
a tangible way. Being able to
move outside the four walls of
the church building in order
to touch the lives of people at
their point of need has been
an exciting part of having this
outreach.
Its exciting to know that
we are making a positive dif-
ference in the community we

serve. Its somewhat like a
two-way street where we are
meeting the needs of individuals while so many others are
helping the pantry be a positive influence. Working together to care for those who
need a little help is always
rewarding and to know we are
doing it, not out of fear, but
to the glory of God, Harmon
concluded.
Scripture of the Week:

Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in
heaven. Matthew 6:10
By JOE SHOUSE
Life is good and tomorrow we may receive shattering news that seems to take
away all that goodness. Excellent health today but tomorrow bad news from your
doctor. Today, money in the
bank but tomorrow broke.
Today, a good job with excellent pay and tomorrow
unemployed.
Life is good and that is
Gods plan for all of us. But
how would you react if you
really did lose your job or
found out you had a life-ending disease and in the midst
of your comfortable life it
seems to turn upside down?
What a difference a day can
make.
The scripture says, your
kingdom come, your will
be done, on earth as it is in
heaven. No matter where
you are in life, good or bad,
we are to allow his will to
be done. In other words,
we continue to follow him.
When uncertainty abounds,
pain exists or the bank account is dried up continue
to follow him.
It makes no difference
where we are; weather it be
on the mountain top or in the
deep valley, we are to take up
his cross and follow Him.
Doing the will of God can
look different in each of our
lives and weather we are
working through some bad
news, a lost job or not having
enough money at the end of
the month we are still called
to embrace Gods will for it
is the same for all of us.
CHURCHC ALENDAR
- Thursday, January 14 Bluegrass Country Gospel Jam
at Paulding Worship Center - 6:30 p.m.
Bring your own stringed instrument or
CD to sing with. For information,
call Mike at 419-438-6851.
- Monday, January 18 Food pantry at Paulding Family Worship

Center, 501 W. Perry St., - 2-5 p.m.
Call 419-489-1462 for information.
Several employees from PolyOne attended the Auglaize Chapel food

pantry and gave a generous donation to the pantry to help with the
needs of the community during the winter months. Theresa Caryer, Kevin Eitniear and others work together to unpack some of the
donated items.
PAULDING COUNTY CHURCH DIRECTORY

ANTWERP AND SURROUNDING
- Antwerp Community Church, 704 S. Erie St., SR 49, Antwerp; Pastor Ricky L. Grimes
258-2069. Bible Study Fellowship 9:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship 10:30 a.m.
- Antwerp United Methodist Church, East River Street, Rev. Pastor Mike Schneider, 258-4901, Contemporary service Sunday 8:30 a.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m.,
Traditional Service 10:30 a.m.
- Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, 303 S. Monroe, Antwerp. Office: 417 N. Main, Paulding,
399-2576, Rev. Joseph Poggemeyer: Sunday at 8:30 a.m.
- 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 11:15 a.m., Sunday worship at 10 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, Rev. Derek Evans. Sunday school at 9 a.m., Sunday
worship at 10 a.m.
- Riverside Christian Church, 15413 St. Rt. 49, Antwerp. 258-3895, Pastor Regan Clem.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Sunday gathering 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, 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., Worship service at 11:15 a.m.
- Harvest Field Pentecostal Church of God, 13625 Road 12, Scott, Pastor Terry Martin,
622-2026, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday
Evening worship at 6 p.m., Wednesday evening worship at 7 p.m., Wednesday Youth
Group at 7 p.m.
- Friends United Methodist Church, Latty, Pastor Ron Johnson. Sunday worship at 9
a.m., Wednesday Bible Study at 7 p.m.
OAKWOOD/MELROSE AREAS
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 7:30 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 School 9:30, Worship 10:30, Bible Study 5:30. Wednesday Bible
Study 5:30.
- Junction Bible Christian Church, County Road 111, Defiance (Junction), 393-2671
or JunctionBible@copper.net, Interim Pastor Duane Richardson, Sunday school at 9:30
a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. and Bible Study on Wednesday at 7p.m.
- 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 6 p.m.,
Wednesday evening worship at 7 p.m., Youth Service Wednesday at 7 p.m.
GROVER HILL AND OUTLYING
- Pioneer Christian Ministries, 3606 Slane Rd., Grover Hill, Rev. Chuck Oliver, Sunday
school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., and Wednesday evening at 7 p.m.
including a youth service on at least three Wednesday evenings.
- Roselms Christian Church, Ohio 114, Pastor Gary Church, 594-2445, Sunday school
at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.
- 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, 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 Eileen
Kochensparger, Sunday worship at 8:45 a.m., Sunday school at 10:15 a.m., Sunday
evening Bible study at 6 p.m.
- Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Grover Hill, County Road 151, 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.
- 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 a.m. Sunday
school at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday services for children, youth and adults at 7 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 p.m.
- Twin Oaks United Methodist Church, corner of Harmon and Second streets, Oakwood, Pastor Brady Feltz. 594-2992. Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m., Sunday school at
10:45 a.m., Bible Study Wednesdays at 10 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, Worship service
at 10:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
- Bethlehem Temple Pentecostal, 818 W. Jackson St., Paulding, Rev. Burpo, Sunday
school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at noon.
- Branch Christian Fellowship, 109 N. Main Street, Paulding, Pastor Greg Cramer,
Sunday at 10 a.m.
- Cecil Community Church, 203 S. Main St., Cecil. Pastor Ted Ramey. Sun. school
10 a.m., Worship service 11 a.m., Sunday eve. 6 p.m., Wednesday eve. 6 p.m.
- Cecil First Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Cecil, Sunday worship at 8 a.m., Sunday
school at 9 a.m.
- Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, 315 N. Main, Paulding, 399-2576, Rev. Joseph Poggemeyer, Masses: Saturday at 6 p.m.; Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
- Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1275 Emerald Road, Paulding, 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.
- First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1233 Emerald Road, Paulding, 399-4576,
Sunday school 9 a.m., Worship service 10 a.m.
- First Presbyterian Church, 114 W. Caroline St., Paulding, 399-2438. Pastor David
Meriwether, www.firstpresbyterianpaulding.com. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages;
10:15 a.m. Praise singing; 10:30 a.m. traditional worship service. Communion is served
the first Sunday of every month. A free community supper is served on the 1st Wed. of
each month at 5:30 p.m.
- Grace Community Church, West Wayne Street (Ohio 111) across from Paulding County
Hospital. Pastor Cameron Michael, Sunday school at 8:45 a.m., Service at 10 a.m.
- House of Love Ministries, 220 N. Williams St., Paulding. Pastor Predest (Dwayne)
Richardson or Sister Brenda Richardson, 399-9205 or 796-8718, Sunday worship at
3 p.m., Wednesday night Bible study at 5:30. Jail Ministry, Food Ministry, Outreach
Ministry. Overcomer Outreach, Sundays at 5 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,
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, Pastor Jeremy
Thompson, Sunday school at 9:15 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening
at 6 p.m.: Kids Summer Jam, Preteen class, Teen group, and adult service. Wednesday
at 7 p.m.: Teen group, adult bible study and prayer. Nursery available for all services.
- Paulding Family Worship Center, 501 W. Perry St., Paulding, 399-3525, Rev. Vincent
Kroterfield, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.
- Paulding United Methodist Church, 321 N. Williams St., Paulding, 399-3591, Rev.
Roger Emerson, Worship service at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 9 a.m.;
Wednesday worship at 6 pm. 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.
- 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, 3994962 or 399-2320. Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
- St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 Flat Rock Drive (P.O. Box 156), Paulding,
Pastor Karen Stetins, 399-2320, Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:15 a.m.
PAYNE AND OUTLYING AREAS
- Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, 203 W. Townline, Payne, 399-2576, Rev. Joseph Poggemeyer, Mass at Saturday at 4 p.m.
- Edgerton Wesleyan Church, 1717 Bertha St., Woodburn, (Edgerton) Ind. 46797, Pastor Dave Dignal, 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.
- Living Water Ministries, Contemporary worship service Sunday 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, 263-2728.
- Payne Church of Christ, 220 W. Merrin St., Payne, Pastor Mikeal George. Sunday
worship at 9:30 am., 263-2092; 419-574-2150 (cell).
- Payne Church of the Nazarene, 509 E. Orchard St. (Ohio 500) Payne, Pastor Mike
Harper, 263-2422, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday 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 at 9 a.m, Church service at 10 a.m.
- 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 a.m., Sunday worship at 10 a.m.
- St. Paul United Methodist Church, (P.O. Box 154) 312 S. Main St., Payne, Rev. David
Rohrer, 263-2418, Parsonage: 263-2017, Sunday school at 9 a.m., Sunday worship
at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
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SPORTS
Raiders win ugly to stay atop GMC
By KEVIN
WANNEMACHER
Sportswriter
HAVILAND It wasnt the
prettiest or most impressive win
but it still goes down as a win
for Wayne Trace.
The Raiders will take it in any
form as Wayne Trace stayed on
top of the Green Meadows Conference standings with a 61-57
win over visiting Fairview
Thursday night at the Palace.
Wayne Trace (7-4 overall, 2-0
GMC) is one of three unbeaten
in league play after Hicksville
(8-1, 1-0) and Tinora (5-3, 1-0)
also won in their conference
openers.
Visiting Fairview provided a
stern test for the Raiders, who
are the 3-time defending league
champs.
You have to give them a lot
of credit, commented Raider
head coach Jim Linder. They
came in here and played hard
and were quicker than we were
tonight. Everybody is going to
play their best game against us
and we need to learn from tonight and get better.
One of the biggest plays of the
night was made by Raider senior
Luke Miller.
With Wayne Trace clinging
to a 53-50 advantage, Miller
picked up an offensive rebound
and turned it into a basket to put
the Raiders on top 55-50 with
2:18 remaining.
He came up with some huge
plays for us down the stretch,

Linder said of Miller, who finished with six points, six rebounds and three steals on the
night.
After Fairview got within 5553 on a Matthew Kozumplik
basket, another Miller basket
pushed the margin to 57-53 with
1:02 remaining.
With the Raiders on top 59-54,
a 3-pointer by Luke Breininger
trimmed the Fairview deficit to
59-57 at the 21 second mark.
Following a Wayne Trace
turnover, the Apaches would
have a chance to tie or go ahead.
However, Fairview was unable
to take advantage as the Apaches missed three shots before the
Raiders Ethan Linder was immediately fouled after claiming
the rebound. Linder connected
on both free throws to seal the
61-57 victory.
Its always good to get a
league win, noted the Raider
head coach. League games are
always a battle and tonight was
no exception. We have some
areas to improve in and we will
get back to work on those.
Early on, it looked like
Wayne Trace was going to run
away from the Apaches. The
Raiders scored 10 of games
first 11 points in grabbing a
10-1 advantage with 3:08 left in
the first quarter.
However, Fairview controlled the rest of the stanza,
outscoring Wayne Trace 8-4 the
rest of the quarter to get within

14-9 after eight minutes of action.
The Apaches then opened the
second quarter with a 9-2 run,
using a 3-pointer by Kozumplik to grab an 18-16 lead with
5:29 left in the half. However,
Wayne Trace responded with a
15-5 run to post a 31-23 lead.
We were able to put a little
run together there in the second
quarter, stated Linder. We hit
a couple of shots and were able
to take advantage of a couple of
turnovers.
Fairview, though, closed the
half with a 3-pointer by Kozumplik and a tip-in by Justin
Smith at the halftime buzzer to
get within 31-28 at the break.
Wayne Trace again led by as
much as six in the third quarter,
taking a 37-31 advantage on a
Justin Speice basket.
The Apaches got a 3-pointer
from Kody King before three
free throws by Kozumplik
pulled Fairview within 39-37.
With the Raiders on top 4237, two Kozumplik foul shots
and a Cole Crites bucket sliced
the Apache deficit to 42-41 at
the end of three quarters.
Fairview took its last lead
at the 7:28 mark of the fourth
quarter on a basket by Timmy
Timbrook but two Eli Sinn foul
shots gave Wayne Trace the
lead for good.
Consecutive baskets from
Linder put the Raider lead at
48-43 but a Kozumplik 3-pointer and a Timbrook bucket knotted the game at 48-48 with 4:41
remaining.
A Brady Stabler bucket and
a Linder 3-point play answered
for Wayne Trace, giving the
hosts a 53-48 lead at the 3:56
mark.
Ethan Linder posted a double-double on the night, scoring a game-high 31 points for
the Raiders while grabbing 10
rebounds. Speice, Alec Vest,
Miller and Stabler all added six
points for Wayne Trace with Eli
Sinn bucketing four and Seth
Saylor posting two.
Eli Sinn also had three assists for Wayne Trace and
Miller chipped in six rebounds
and three steals. Vest had five
boards as well.
Kozumplik bucketed 25
points for the Apaches, who
fall to 3-8 overall and 1-1 in the
league. Timbrook chipped in
10 points and six rebounds for
Fairview.
Score by Quarters
Fairview
9 19 13 16 - 57
Wayne Trace 14 17 11 19 - 61
Fairview (57): Breininger 2 4-7 9,
Kozumplik 7 6-6 25, Crites 1 0-0 2,
Smith 2 2-2 6, Timbrook 4 1-2 10,
King 1 2-2 5. Totals: 17 15-19 57.
Three point goals: Breininger, Kozumplik 5, Timbrook, King.
Wayne Trace (61): Stabler 2 2-2 6,
Miller 3 0-0 6, E. Sinn 1 2-2 4, Saylor
Jim Bowers/Paulding County Progress
1 0-0 2, Linder 10 9-10 31, Vest 2 2-3
6, Speice 3 0-0 6. Totals: 22 15-17 Wayne Traces Alec Vest #32 challenges the Fairview defense to stop him
as he pulls up and drops in a deuce last Thursday night in GMC action.
61. Three point goals: Linder 2.
Panthers drop NWC contest to Allen East

By JIM LANGHAM
Sportswriter
PAULDING The hot hand of Kain
Foster from behind the 3-point line
proved to be the weapon needed for
Allen East to rally in the second half
and defeat Paulding, 53-41 in a NorthwestConference contest at Paulding on
Friday night.
Going into the second half, Paulding
was clinging to a 24-21 lead, butFoster
scored eight points in the third quarter,
including two treys and then bucketed
two moretallies from behind the arc in
the fourth quarter to help his team button
down a come-from-behind victory. For
the contest, Foster was credited with five
treys. Foster led all scorers for the contest with 17 points.
In addition, 8-10 free throw shooting
by the Mustangs Spencer Millerdown
the stretch also contributed to the Panther loss.
Paulding opened up a 12-11advantage in the first quarter behind the balanced
scoring ofNathan Gee and Ethan
Pauldings Marcus Miller #10 turns the corner and drives the Rhonehouse who each chalked up four
lane for the Panthers against Allen East last Friday night in the points during the first eight minutes.
Pauldings leading scorer, Alex ArelJungle.
lano, took charge in the second stanza

with six points as the Panthers stretched
out to the 3-point halftime advantage.
But Fosters hot hand in the third stanza enabled the Mustangs to take over,
39-36 at the end of the third quarter.The
fourth quarter was all Allen East who
buriedthe local squad, 14-5, to pull
away for the win.
Arellano led Paulding with 13 points
while Gee contributed 10 points and
Rhonehouse scored nine for the Panthers. In addition to Fosters 17 points,
Millerand Luke Perkins each bucketed
11 pointsfor the visitors.
Turnovers proved to be menacing for
Paulding, who committed 17 miscues
compared to six turnovers for Allen East.
One stellar point for the local squad
wason the boards where Paulding
out-rebounded the visitors 27-17. But
the Mustangs outshot the Panthers 50
percent (18-36) to 35 percent (16-45)
from the field. In addition, Allen East
connected on a total nine treys for the
contest.
The Panthers captured the junior varsity game with a52-34 win over Allen
East.
Score by Quarters
Allen East 11 10 18 14 - 53
Paulding 12 12 12 5 - 41
Allen East (53): Miller 1 8-10 11; Guthrie 1 0-0
2; Perkins 5 0-2 11; Foster 6 0-0 17; Smeker 2 0-0
5; Gipson 3 0-2 7. Totals 18 8-14 53. Three point
goals: Miller, Perkins, Foster 5, Smeker, Gipson.
Total fouls: 8.
Paulding (41): Edwards 2 2-2 7; Gee 4 2-2 10;
Hanenkratt 0 0-0 0, Miller 0 0-0 0, Rhonehouse 3
2-2 9; Brewer 0 0-0 0, Doster 0 0-0 0, Ingol 0 0-0
0, Arellano 61-3 13; Sitton 1 0-0 2; Johanns 0 0-0
0, Harder 0 0-0 0. Totals 16 7-9 41. Three point
goals: Edwards, Rhonehouse. Total fouls: 13.
PHS students of
the month named
PAULDING Paulding High
School has announced its December students of the month.They are
freshman Tristan Kinder, sophomore Stephanie Powell, junior Chris
Elder and senior Allison Harpel.
Pauldings Preston Ingol #25 pulls up for a shot with two Mustang defenders closing in on his 4085. Nathen Gee #3 battles for an offensive rebound with Allen East last Friday night in NWC
attempt. The Mustangs won the NWC contest 53-41.
action in the Jungle.
Archers fall to Aces on Harveys buzzer beater

By JOE SHOUSE
Sportswriter
ANTWERP It was a game of
buzzer beaters as the Hicksville
Aces drained one at the end of the
first and second quarters, but it was
the one that came at the end of the
fourth that put the exclamation point
on the Hicksville win over Antwerp
33-30 in Green Meadows Conference action.
A Sam Williamson bucket evened
the score at 30-all with 2:47 remaining and after Hicksville worked the
ball down to the closing seconds senior Dakota Harvey drained a wide
open, long range, game breaker, hitting nothing but net.
From the opening tip-off both
teams struggled offensively but with
the score knotted at six apiece, it was
Harvey who managed to beat the

clock for a 2-pointer to give the Aces
an 8-6 lead after eight minutes of play.
Our play in the first quarter
was something I have not seen this
year. We played scared and timid.
We turned the ball over too many
times, said head coach TJ Hammer.
Williamson tied the score for the
Archers to start the second period but Hicksville answered with a
10-0 run. Trailing 18-8, Matt Jones
connected on a short runner and
Trey Mills was perfect on a couple
of free throws to pull the Archers a
little closer at 18-12. However, the
Aces lead would swell to 10 again
with buckets from Travis Lysaght
and a drive to the basket by freshman
Parker Thiel, just beating the halftime buzzer.
We didnt do much offensively in

the first half but we kept ourselves in
it with our defense. We held them to
22 points, even with our uncharacteristic play, said coach Hammer.
The 10-point halftime margin for
Hicksville grew to as many as 15
when the third period opened with a
basket from Harvey and a trey from
Logan Thiel, forcing an Archer timeout with 6:58 remaining in the third.
It would be the only points Hicksville would score until early in the
fourth quarter. Out of the timeout,
the Archers began chipping away at
the Aces advantage, scoring 14 unanswered points to trail 27-26.
A Payton Tunis 3-pointer at the
7:19 mark in the fourth ended the
Aces dry spell and would push the
their lead to 30-26. Antwerp would
answer with Jones and Williamson

each scoring to even the score and
setting up Harveys game winner.
I thought we battled back in the
second half. Our effort was better and
we rebounded better but the game
didnt have much of a flow and we
just didnt play the way we are capable of playing, concluded Hammer.
The Archers were led in scoring by
Williamson with 11 and Jones adding 10. The Aces didnt have anyone
in double figures but had two players
with nine each in Tunis and Harvey.
The Archers hit 11 two-point field
goals for 34 percent and just 1 of 4
from three point range. For Hicksville, the Aces were 14 for 44 for 32
percent and from behind the arc the
Aces were just three of 17 for 18 percent, but they hit the one that count-
ed the most as time ran out on the

Archers.
Hicksville won the battle of the
boards 27-23 while the Archers
committed 10 turnovers to nine for
the Aces.
With the win Hicksville improved
to 8-1, 1-1 and the Archers move to
6-5, 1-1 in league play.
Score by Quarters
Antwerp 6 6 11 7 - 30
Hicksville 8 14 5 6 - 33
Antwerp (30): Jones 4 2-3 10, Mills 1 3-3
5, Poulson 0 1-2 1, Pendergrast 1 0-0 2, Williamson 5 0-0 11, Buchan 0 0-0 0, Longardner 0 1-2 1, Totals: 11 7-10 30. Three point
goals: Williamson. Total fouls: 9.
Hicksville (33): Tunis 4 0-0 9, L. Thiel
3 0-0 7, P. Thiel 1 2-2 4, Harvey 4 0-0 9,
Hostetler 1 0-0 2, Lysaght 1 0-0 2. Totals:
14 2-2 33. Three point goals: Tunis, L. Thiel,
Harvey. Total fouls: 12.
Too many turnovers Rebounding helps WT

costly for Panthers roll past Apaches
By NICK JOHNSON
DHI Media Correspondent
PAULDING The St.
Johns Lady Blue Jays travelled to The Jungle at Paulding High School to take on the
winless but scrappy Paulding
Lady Panthers last Tuesday
night in girls non-conference
basketball action.
The Lady Panthers (0-11)
were doomed by 23 turnovers
as the Lady Blue Jays picked
up the 61-34 victory.
The Lady Panthers got a
3-pointer from Allison Arend
around the 5-minute mark of
the first period which was answered by a trey from Madilynn Schulte to push the Lady
Jays lead to 8-5.
Paulding tied the game up
at 9-9 with a layup from Skyler McCullough and a jumper
from Audrey Manz at the 6:18
mark in the second quarter
which forced a St. Johns timeout. The Lady Jays went on a
21-5 run to end the first half,
getting the run started with
3-point plays from Sydney
Fischbach and Hayleigh Bacome.
Paulding got a layup from
Faith Vogel to bring the score
to 26-14 before Fischbach
drained four foul shots to give
the Lady Blue Jays a 30-14
lead at half.
The Lady Panthers wouldnt
go away without a fight to
start the second half as Arend
knocked down a jumper and
Townley drained a foul shot to
cut the St. Johns lead to 35-
Bri Townley #45 takes a shot to the nose as she drives to the
bucket against Delphos St. Johns last Tuesday night.
18.
With the score 39-20, the
Blue Jays called a timeout
with 2:49 left in the third quarter. Coming out of the timeout,
Vogel connected on a 3-point
play and later tacked on a
layup to cut the Lady Blue
Jays lead to 40-25. St. Johns
countered with a jumper from
Lexie Hays and Paulding got
an easy Townley layup to cut

the lead to 42-27.
St. Johns (7-4) went on a
13-0 run to end the third quarter and start the four period
as Schulte and Taylor Zuber
both connected on 3-pointers
to extend their lead to 55-27.
Paulding ended the run with a
foul shot from Samantha Meggison and then a layup from
Townley to bring the score to
55-30.
The Lady Panthers got two
foul shots from Kaylen Hale
to end the game.
The Lady Jays were led by
Schulte with a game-high 17
points and Fischbach chipped
in with 12 points.
Paulding was led by 12
points from Townley and 11
from Vogel.
St. Johns outrebounded
Paulding 24-23 and forced
24 turnovers, while the Lady
Panthers forced just five.
They did a really nice job
of pressuring the ball and they
have a couple of girls that did
a good job of putting pressure
on our ball handlers which
made things really hard of us.
There is no quit in these girls;
even when they get down, they
will battle and we are making
progress through our season.
We are going to get better and
we are really young, so we are
looking forward to the future,
said Paulding coach Mark
Rhodes.
Score by Quarters
Paulding 5 9 13 7 - 34
St. Johns 9 21 21 10 - 61
Paulding (34): Vogel 4 1-1 9, Arend 2 1-2 6, Hale 0 2-2 2, Meggison
1 1-2 3, Manz 1 0-0 2, McCullough
0 0-1 0, Townley 5 2-4 12. Totals: 13
7-12 34. Three point goals: Arend.
Delphos St. Johns (61): Bascome 3 2-4 8, Zuber 1 1-4 4, Schulte
6 3-3 17, Vorst 2 0-0 5, Pohlman 0
1-2 1, Csukker 1 0-0 2, Geise 2 2-4 6,
Hays 2 2-2 6, Fischbach 3 6-6 12. To The Panthers Samantha Meggison #23 gets a rare good look at tals: 20 17-25 61. Three point goals:
the basket against a talented St Johns team last Tuesday night. Zuber, Schultz, Vorst.
By KEVIN
WANNEMACHER
Sportswriter
SHERWOOD When you shoot 31 percent from the field, you must either control the
boards or force your opposition into a lot of
turnovers.
Fortunately, for the Wayne Trace girls basketball team on Friday, the Raiders did both in
rolling to a 55-25 win over host Fairview in
Green Meadows Conference action.
The Raiders used a 48-29 rebounding advantage to overcome the poor shooting night
and improve to 2-0 in the Green Meadows
Conference and 11-1 overall on the season.
The Raiders were only 22 of 72 from the
field (31 percent) but picked up 28 offensive
rebounds in the contest. Wayne Traces improved play on the glass was something Raider head coach Bethany Hughes was pleased to
see.
We have really worked on rebounding,
noted Hughes. The girls did a good job of
going to the boards as a team tonight and that
is something we have to continue to improve
on.
Wayne Trace also used a suffocating defensive effort in the victory. The Raiders forced
Fairview into 29 turnovers in the contest and
limited the Apaches to 11 of 34 shooting (32
percent).
Defensively, we can always get better,
continued the Raider mentor. But it is an area
that we take pride in. We want to push the tempo and we need to do that on the defensive end
first.
Senior Erin Mohr led the way for the Raiders, scoring 19 points while picking up eight
rebounds and dishing out five assists.
Sophomore Gracie Gudakunst added a doz-
en points to go along with five rebounds and

five steals.
Hughes was pleased with the team effort in
the win.
Improving as a team is something we have
talked about, said Hughes. That means offensively, defensively, rebounding or in any
aspect. We do it as a team and the girls have
really worked hard on doing that.
Wayne Trace led 13-4 after one quarter and
widened the margin to 27-13 at the intermission.
Fairview put together a run at the start of
the third quarter, getting baskets from Allison
Vetter and Katie Crites to trim the deficit to
27-18.
However, the Raiders answered with nine
straight points, six from Mohr and a 3-point
play by Brooke Sinn, to extend the margin
back to 36-18.
Wayne Trace went on to take a 42-20 advantage into the fourth quarter.
The Raiders finished the night with 10 turnovers with half of them coming in the fourth
quarter.
We had a busy week this week with three
games, concluded Hughes. The girls will
get their legs back here over the weekend and
then we come back with Lima Central Catholic on Monday.
Danae Myers and Brooke Sinn chipped in
eight and seven points, respectively, for the
Raiders. Other scorers included Erica Mohr
(three), Courtney Mead (two), Estie Sinn
(two) and Kaylee Shepherd (two).
Myers topped Wayne Trace with nine rebounds and Estie Sinn picked up seven. Mead
also recorded four assists for the Raiders.
Wayne Trace returns to GMC play on Friday with a road trip to Holgate.
Varsity Games of the Week

Girls basketball
Wayne Trace.....................65
Lime Shawnee..................49
Woodlan...........................39
Antwerp............................35
Delphos St Johns..............61
Paulding...........................34

Wayne Trace.....................63
Edon.................................25
Allen East.........................34
Paulding........................... 31
Wrestling
LIMA SR. SPARTAN INV.

1. Eastwood............ 235.0
2. Rossford.............. 223.5
13. Paulding.............. 40.0
Sports schedule
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14
Boys Basketball: Antwerp hosts
Tinora; Wayne Trace hosts Holgate
Girls Basketball: Paulding hosts
Bluffton
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15
Boys Basketball: Paulding at
Bluffton
Girls Basketball: Antwerp at
Tinora; Wayne Trace at Holgate
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16
Boys Basketball: Antwerp hosts
Lincolnview; Paulding at Ayersville; Wayne Trace at Lima Shawnee
Girls Basketball: Paulding hosts
Perry
Wrestling: Antwerp at Woodlan
(Ind) Invite; Wayne Trace at Coldwater Invite
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19
Girls Basketball: Antwerp hosts
Continental; Paulding at Tinora;
Wayne Trace hosts Jefferson
Hicksville..........................39
Antwerp............................36

Wayne Trace.....................55
Fairview............................25
Boys basketball
Antwerp............................66
Liberty Center...................61
Hicksville..........................33
Antwerp............................30
Wayne Trace.....................61
Fairview............................57
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Faith Vogel
In a narrow loss to Allen East
last week, junior Faith Vogel
led the Lady Panthers with
10 points. She also was in
double-digits earlier in the
week with 11 points against
St. Johns.
Allen East.........................53
Paulding........................... 41
Fairview............................64
Paulding...........................58
Wayne Trace.....................76
Delphos Jefferson.............64
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Aces score final 4 points to

secure win over Lady Archers
By JOE SHOUSE
Sportswriter
ANTWERP - The Antwerp-Hicksville match up on
the girls side of the ledger last
Friday turned out to be another low-scoring affair with the
Lady Aces squeaking past the
Archers, 39-36. Both teams
met earlier in the season in the
finals of the Route 49 Classic
where the Aces prevailed 4235.
The Lady Archers trailed by
12 at intermission 25-13 but
the blue-and-white came alive
offensively in the third quarter
to outscore Hicksville 16-6.
Entering the final eight minutes of play the Archers trailed
31-29 and fell behind by as
many as five before answering
with a 6-0 run on two Kiana
Recker free throws along with
an Avery Braaten free throw
and a Peyton Short trey to give
the Archers their only lead, a
brief 36-35 advantage with
1:39 remaining.
In the final minute of play,
Hickvilles Chelsey Taylor
completed the scoring with a
bucket followed by a couple
of free throws. Taylor finished

with 10 points as did teammate Ashley Peter to lead the
Aces in scoring.
Trailing 39-36 the Archers
had one last look. After head
coach Scott McMichael called
time out to design a play the
Archers worked the ball down
in the closing seconds with
Rachel Williamson coming off
a screen to attempt a game-tying 3-pointer. Williamson had
a nice look with her shot on
target but as the final buzzer
sounded the ball hit the rim
and fell short.
illiamson finished in double
digits with 11 to lead the Archer scoring.
We had all kinds of problems with our shooting in the
first half. We only made two
out of 28 attempts and Rachel
(Williamson) making both,
said Coach McMichael.
Defensively the Lady Archers put forth a solid effort.
Individually, Coach McMichael praised the defensive
play of Audrie Longardner
and Rachel Williamson.
Audrie did a good job
Varsity Basketball: Wayne Trace Raiders
slowing down (Chelsey) Taylor and Rachel kept the Aces

center, Addison Bergman, in
check, said McMichael.
Bergman, Hicksvilles 6-2
center, was held to just two
points while Taylor connected on 10 points including the
teams final four points that led
to the win.
We need to learn to put
four quarters together. If we
play four quarters like we did
the second half then we can
win some games, said McMichael.
Score by Quarters
Hicksville 12 13 6 8 - 39
Antwerp 6 7 16 7 - 36
Hicksville (39): Berenyi 3 1-3 8,
Peter 5 0-1 10, Taylor 2 6-10 10, Addison Bergman 1 0-1 2, Demland 0
0-1 0, Schroeder 1 0-0 2, Katelynn
Bergman 2 1-3 7. Totals: 14 8-19 39.
Three point goals: Bereni, Bergman
2. Total fouls: 19.
Antwerp (36): Cline 0 0-1 0, Williamson 4 0-0 11, Braaten 1 2-5 4,
Recker 0 8-14 8, Longardner 0 2-2 2,
Johanns 0 2-2 2, Smith 1 0-2 2, Short
3 0-0 7. Totals: 9 14-26 36. Three
point goals: Williamson 3, Short. Total
fouls: 20.
Varsity Basketball: Antwerp Archers

Woodlan controlled the closing
Woodlan defeats
minutes and managed to widen their margin to close out
Lady Archers
the Archers with a low-scoring
WOODBURN The Lady
Archers crossed the state line
to battle Woodlan last Tuesday
on the hardwood. In a very
competitive match up the Lady
Warriors outlasted the blue-andwhite 39-35.
The loss drops the Archers to
5-6 while Woodlan improved to
9-8. A slow start by the Archers
was costly after the Warriors
jumped out to a six point lead
13-7 after one quarter of play.
Antwerp managed to outscore
the Indiana squad in the final
three quarters 28-26 but the first
quarter was more than the Archers could overcome.
The low-scoring affair saw
the Archers score the first four
points of the second period in
buckets from Sierra Cline and
Kiana Recker to pull the Archers to within two, 13-11. A
Woodlan basket followed by a
Rachel Williamson 3-pointer
had the Archers knocking on
the door for the lead trailing
15-14. The Warriors closed out
the quarter scoring the final six
points for a 21-15 halftime lead.
Our play in the first half and
especially the first quarter was
very lackluster. Its not an excuse, but we hadnt played for
two weeks and it showed with
too many turnovers, said Antwerp head coach Scott McMichael.

Although the play wasnt
very good in the first half, the
Archers got solid play from Avery Braaten and Sierra Cline.
Those kids did a good job
for us. I thought Sierra played
very well, got a key basket and
kept us in it. Avery hit those
3-pointers when we needed
scoring. Their effort was very
good tonight, McMichael said.
Antwerp fell behind by as
many as eight before completing an 8-0 run including a
Braaten 3-pointer to knot the
score at 25 a piece. The third
stanza ended with the Warriors
on top 29-25.
Woodlan opened the final
frame scoring the first four
points but midway through the
period the Archers got another
trey from Braaten along with
a Recker basket to pull the Archers to within one at 35-34.
four-point win.
Samantha Voors led the Warriors with 11 points while three
players finished with eight
points each including Rain
Hinton, the Warriors leading
scorer at nearly 19 points per
outing.
For the Archers, senior Kiana Recker was in double digits with 13 and Avery Braaten
coming off the bench to contribute eight including two
3-pointers and a perfect 2-2 at
the foul line.
Our second half play was
much better than the first. There
is no quitting in this team. We
were resilient and played to the
very end, McMichael concluded.
Score by Quarters
Antwerp 7 8 12 8 - 35
Woodlan 13 8 8 10 - 39
Antwerp (35): Cline 1 1-2 3, Williamson 2 0-0 5, Braaten 2 2-2 8,
Recker 5 3-6 13, Longardner 0 0-0 0,
Smith 1 0-0 2, Short 2 0-0 4. Totals:
13 6-10 35. Three point goals: Williamson, Braaten 2. Total fouls: 18.
Woodlan (39): Houser 1 2-3 4,
Kayser 2 4-6 8, Voors 5 0-0 11, Salzbrenner 2 4-4 8, Hinton 4 0-4 8. Totals: 14 10-16 39. Three point goals:
Voors. Total fouls: 9.
Varsity Basketball: Paulding Panthers

Panthers see
improvement
in loss to AE
HARROD In spite of his

teams narrow conference loss
to Allen East on Thursday night,
Paulding head coach Mark
Rhodes was more than pleased
with certain things he saw in his
maturing Panther squad.
Paulding girls made a valiant fourth quarter comeback
after trailing all night, said
Rhodes. We had a 3-pointer in
the air to tie it at the buzzer but
it was just off the mark.
Rhodes said that he was
pleased with the will to win
spirit he saw in his girls late in
the game and looks for that to
become one of the major keys
that will lead to the teams first
victory.
Rhodes has said all along
that he believes that stronger
team chemistry coupled with
an increasing knowledge of
his system would lead to improvement as the season progresses.
The Panthers had a difficult
time finding the hoop early,
trailing the Mustangs, 7-3 at
the end of the first stanza. The
local squad began to encroach
in the second stanza, but still
trailed, 16-11 at the halfway
mark. Allen East out-pointed the Panthers, 12-10, in the
third quarter to hang on to 2821 lead going into the exciting
final quarter.
Once again, Faith Vogel led
the Paulding effort with 10
points while Allison Arend
played a solid game to tally
seven points for the Panthers.
We played well with only
15 turnovers while forcing 21
and we had a slight edge on

the boards, said Rhodes. But
we struggled shooting the ball
both from the floor (25 percent) and the line (41 percent)
and just couldnt quite get
over the hump.
Score by Quarters
Paulding
3 8 10 10 - 31
Allen East 7 9 12 6 - 34
Paulding (31): Vogel 3 4-11 10; Arend 3 1-2 7; Hale 0 0-0 0; Meggison 2
0-2 4; Manz 1 0-0 2; Arellano 1 0-0 2;
McCullough 1 0-0 2; Townley 1 2-2 4;
Pessefall 0 0-0 0. Totals 12 7-17 31.
Allen East (34): Young 1 0-0 2;
Richardson 1 0-0 2; Clark 6 0-0 12;
McKeener 0 0-1 0; Lawrence 1 0-0 2;
Wyss 6 4-4 16. Totals 15 4-5 34.
Apaches prevail
against Paulding
SHERWOOD Fairviews
five point advantage against
Paulding at the end of the
first stanza on Saturday night
proved to make the difference
as the Apaches outscored the
Panthers, 64-58.
Behind five first quarter
points by Timmy Timbrook,
the Apaches jumped out to a
17-12 advantage.
The second quarter proved
to be the only one in Pauldings favor as the local squad,
behind seven points by Alex
Arellano, outscored Fairview
16-15 to cut the Apache lead

to 32-28 at the half.
The second halfturned
outto be a hard-fought scoring
duo with Fairview prevailing
11-9 in the third quarter but
the two squads squaring up to
a 21-21 offensive clash in the
final stanza. In that final quarter, Matthew Kozumplik, who
led Fairview with 17 points,
tallied 11 of his points with
two treys and 5-5 from the
free throw line.
On the Paulding side of the
ledger, Alex Arellano, who led
all scorers with 22 points, contributed 10 points, including a
trey and five free throws in the
final eight minutes. Corbin
Edwards also had an outstanding game for Paulding with 18
points.
Ironically, both teams connected on 21-43 from the field
for equal 49 percent field goal
shooting. Fairview out-rebounded Paulding 25-22.
Paulding, whose record now
stands at 5-6, will travel twice
this weekend with a NWC
contest at Bluffton on Friday
night and away game at powerful Ayersville on Saturday.
Score by Quarters
Paulding 12 16 9 21 58
Fairview 17 15 11 21 64
Paulding (58): Edwards 7 2-3 18;
Hanenkratt 0 0-0 0; Miller 3 0-0 6;
Gee 0 0-0 0; Rhonehouse 1 0-0 2;
Doster 1 0-0 2; Ingol 1 0-0 3; Arellano
4 8-9 22; Sitton 2 1-2 5; Harder 0 0-0
0; Johanns 0 0-0 0. Totals 21 11-13
58. Three point goals: Edwards 2,
Arellano 2, Ingol. Total fouls: 15.
Fairview (64): Breininger 4 1-2 10;
Kozumplik 4 5-5 17; Schwiefert 3 2-4
8; Baker 1 0-0 2; Meyer 0 1-2 1; Smith
2 3-4 7; Timbrook 4 2-3 13; King 1
1-1 6. Totals 21 15-21 64. Three point
goals: Breininger, Kozumplik 4, Timbrook, King. Total fouls: 12.
Wayne Traces Brady Stabler #4 takes advantage of a Delphos Jefferson defensive mistake for
an old fashioned 3-point play on Saturday night.
Third quarter
blitz lifts WT
HAVILAND Wayne Trace

outscored Delphos Jefferson
27-10 in the third quarter and
the Raiders held off the Wildcats in the fourth for a 76-64
win in non-league boys basketball action Saturday night at
the Palace.
The Raiders took advantage
of a tired Wildcat squad that
had posted a Northwest Conference win over Crestview
on Friday and turned a 3-point
halftime deficit into a 56-42
lead after three quarters.
We ran out of gas, commented Delphos Jefferson
head coach Marc Smith. Our
kids played hard and we were
coming off of a tough game
last night against Crestview.
But you have to give Wayne
Trace a lot of credit, too. They
came out in the second half and
made some big plays.
In the third quarter Wayne
Trace answered with a 16-0 run
to take control of the contest.
Buckets by Justin Speice
and Ethan Linder along with
a 3-pointer from Alec Vest
quickly helped the Raiders post
a 40-36 lead.
We changed defenses to
start the second half and we
were able to get a couple of
quick turnovers and turned
them into baskets, noted
Raider head coach Jim Linder.
I thought we had some kids
really step up tonight and it
was probably our best overall
team effort.
Wayne Trace pushed the
margin to 56-42 at the end of
three quarters, getting a Speice 3-point play along with a
Linder bucket and 3-pointer.
Delphos Jefferson made a
brief run in the fourth quarter.
After a Speice basket, another
trey by Stockwell got the Wildcats within 58-50 at the 6:42
mark.
A Luke Miller basket and a
pair of buckets from Vest extended the Raider lead to 6450.
Luke and Alec had a couple of big plays there, noted
Linder. They (Delphos Jefferson) were in the middle of
a little run but we were able to
answer.
A Brady Stabler free throw
along with baskets by Linder
and Vest pushed the Wayne
Trace lead back to 69-55 and
the Raiders cruised from there.
This is a big win for us,
Linder said. Delphos Jefferson is a good basketball team
but our kids came out and really played good team basketball tonight. I was very pleased
with our effort.

Linder
was
especially
pleased with the efforts of junior guard Brady Stabler (511), who primarily guarded
Wildcat star Trey Smith (6-5)
in the paint despite being undersized by six inches.
Brady played his heart out
Balanced scoring
key to girls win
tonight, added Linder. He is

going to have a lot of bumps
and bruises but he played
much bigger than 5-11 tonight.
I couldnt be prouder of his effort.
Ethan Linder led the Raider
efforts with 31 points, his third
straight game over the 30-point
mark. Speice chipped in 11
points and Vest added 10 for
Wayne Trace, which improves
to 8-4 on the season. Stabler
and Miller added nine points
each for the Raiders. Eli Sinn,
Seth Saylor and Jake Kuhn
picked up two points apiece as
well.
Smith topped Delphos Jefferson with 24 points and
Stockwell added 15 points.
Reiss posted 11 as well for the
Wildcats, who fall to 8-4 overall.
Wayne Trace was 28 of 52 in
the contest from the field (54
percent) compared to Delphos
Jeffersons 22 of 54 (41 percent). At the charity stripe, the
Raiders were 15 of 21 (71 percent) while the Wildcats hit 12
of 16 (75 percent).
Delphos Jefferson won the
battle of the boards, 31-28,
but also committed more turnovers, 19-11.
Wayne Trace resumes Green
Meadows Conference play on
Thursday as the Raiders host
Holgate (4-6, 0-2) before traveling to Lima Shawnee (9-3)
Saturday night.
LIMA Wayne Trace put

four players in double figures
and the Raiders improved to
9-1 on the season after a 65-49
win at Lima Shawnee in nonleague girls basketball action
Monday night.
Erin Mohr led the Raider
efforts with 22 points but also
was joined in double figures
by three other Raiders.
Danae Myers and Gracie
Gudakunst posted 15 and 14
points, respectively, while
Courtney Mead recorded a
double-double with 12 points
and 11 rebounds.
It was an overall solid and
balanced effort for Wayne
Trace.
I thought the girls played
hard and this is a good team
win, noted Raider head coach
Bethany Hughes. The girls
really stepped up and played
well tonight.
The host Indians opened
an 18-17 lead after one quarter but the second quarter belonged to Wayne Trace.
Mohr scored 11 points in
the second quarter alone as
the Raiders outpointed Lima
Shawnee 15-9 in the quarter to
take a 32-27 halftime advantage.
We got off to a little bit of
a slow start, Hughes continued. I dont know if that was
a hangover from school starting back today but we played
better after that slow start. It
See WT BASKETBALL, page 13A
Ethan Linder #30 works over the Jefferson defense for a fourth
period score last Saturday night to help the Raiders to a big non
conference win.
n WT
BASKETBALL
Sports Scoreboard

was good to see a lot of girls
step up and play well for us.
Gudakunst led the way for
Wayne Trace in the third quarter, hitting a pair of 3-pointers
as the Raiders extended the
margin to 46-38 at the end of
three periods.
Wayne Trace then sealed
the win by outscoring Lima
Shawnee 11-2 to start the final
quarter and widen the lead to
57-40 before cruising to the
victory.
The Raiders hit 25 of 46
shots in the contest (54 percent) from the field while connecting on 8 of 13 free throws
(62 percent), all of which
came in the fourth quarter.
Lima Shawnee picked up its
first foul of the game at the
2:03 mark of the third quarter,
with only three fouls being
called in total in the games
first 22 minutes.
Each team picked up 25
rebounds in the contest but
Wayne Trace had fewer turnovers, 15-21. The Indians
were 19 of 49 from the field
(38 percent) and three of four
at the foul line (75 percent).
Brooke Sinn had a basket
and four steals to aid the Raider efforts as well.
Mohr also added three assists and five steals with Gudakunst also recording three
assists.
Grace OConnor led the
way for Lima Shawnee with
15 points, two assists and two
steals. Kerri Roberson added
13 points for the Indians, who
fall to 2-9.
Score by Quarters
Wayne Trace 17 15 14 19 - 65
Lima Shawnee 18 11 9 11 - 49
Wayne Trace (65): Mohr 9 3-4 22,
Gudakunst 4 2-2 14, Mead 3 3-4 12,
Egnor 0 0-0 0, Myers 7 1-2 15, B.
Sinn 1 0-1 2, E. Sinn 0 0-0 0. Totals:
25 9-13 65. Three point goals: Mohr,
Gudakunst 4, Mead.
Lima Shawnee (49): OConnor 5

0-0 15, Baird 1 0-0 2, Stahler 2 0-0
4, Smith 2 3-4 7, Roberson 5 0-0
13, Austin 4 0-0 8. Totals: 19 3-4 49.
Three point goals: OConnor 5, Roberson 3.
Lady Raiders roll

to 10th win
HAVILAND Wayne
Traces girls basketball team
ran its record to 10-1 on the
season with a 63-25 win over
visiting Edon in non-league
action Tuesday night at the
Palace.
The Raiders controlled the
contest from start to finish,
jumping in front early and
posting leads of 18-5 after one
quarter and 43-11 at halftime.
Senior Erin Mohr scored 18
of her 20 points in the opening half and sophomore guard
Gracie Gudakunst added 13 of
her 15 points in the first two
quarters.
Wayne Trace scored the
games first six points and
led 14-3 after a bucket from
Mohr. Following a basket by
Edons Kaitlyn Sonnenberger,
consecutive baskets from Danae Myers and Gudakunst set
the Raider lead at 18-5 after
eight minutes of action.
Nine straight points to open
the second quarter, getting
a 3-pointer and basket from
Mohr along with buckets by
Gudakunst and Courtney
Mead, extended the Raider advantage to 27-5.
The Raiders finished the first
half on a 16-6 run, with nine
points coming from Gudakunst, to widen the margin to
43-11 at the intermission.
Mohr ended the night with a
game-high 20 points and posted a double-double by grabbing 10 rebounds. Gudakunst
added 15 points to go along
with five rebounds, five steals
and four assists for Wayne

Trace, which recorded its third
consecutive victory.
The game turned sloppy on
both sides in the third quarter
as the two teams combined to
hit only 4 of 26 shots and committed seven turnovers. Wayne
Trace led 49-15 at the end of
three periods.
Sadie Sinn posted six points,
three assists and three rebounds
for the Raiders and Danae Myers chipped in six points, six
rebounds and four assists. Estie
Sinn also grabbed eight boards
while posting four points.
Natalie Torman (four), Estie
Sinn (four), Courtney Mead
(two), Olivia Egnor (two),
Brooke Sinn (two) and Kaylee
Shepherd (two) all scored for
Wayne Trace.
Wayne Trace finished the
night 25 of 60 from the field
(42 percent) but did hit 11 of
15 foul shots (73 percent). The
Raiders dominated the battle of
the boards 50-31 and had fewer
turnovers, 14-22.
Edon connected on 11 of 49
shots from the field (22 percent) and hit 3 of 11 foul shots
(27 percent).
Hannah Kaylor led Edon
with eight points and Eliza Zulch added seven for the Bombers, who fall to 1-10. Zulch
picked up eight rebounds as
well and Kaitlyn Sonnenberger
recorded six.
Score by Quarters
Edon
5 6 4 10 - 25
Wayne Trace 18 25 6 14 - 63
Edon (25): Zulch 3 1-3 7, Mason
2 0-0 4, K. Sonnenberger 2 0-0 4,
Davis 0 0-3 0, Kaylor 3 2-4 8, Carter
1 0-0 2, Gallehue 0 0-1 0. Totals: 11
3-11 25.
Wayne Trace (63): Mohr 9 1-2 20,
S. Sinn 1 4-5 6, Gudakunst 7 0-0 15,
Mead 1 0-0 2, Egnor 0 2-4 0, Myers 3
0-0 6, B. Sinn 0 2-2 2, E. Sinn 2 0-0
4, Torman 1 2-2 4, Shepherd 1 0-0
2. Totals: 25 11-15 63. Three point
goals: Mohr, Gudakunst.
Antwerp Elementary Honor Roll

Antwerp Elementary School has announced the honor roll for the second nine
weeks. They include:
THIRD GRADE
All As Ally Carnes, Aiden Lichty, Dayne
Sholl, Eden Shuherk, Jessica Thornell, Braylen
Moreno, Madisyn Peters, Caroline Rohrs
All As & Bs Noah Bradbury, Maylynn
Carnahan, Keegan Friend, Kamren Johnson,
Jonah Keys, Caydence Lawson, Jace McCreery, Skyler Octaviano, Madie Sneider,
Brittlynn Sitton, Elle Clem, Faith Clem, Karsen Donat, Owen Franks, Isabella Jackson,
Teeghun Marlin, Jordan McDorman, Brynn
Reinhart, Bryce Sholl, Tavin Sholl, Magdaline Trabel, Kayden Winslow, Austin Zuber
FOURTH GRADE
All As Cohen Hitzeman, Reid Lichty,
Kahlea Shook, Leila Spyker, Quince Dickess,
Camden Fuller, Haley Hammer, Aewyn McMichael, Brooke Molitor, Hannah Molitor
All As & Bs Myranda Brooks, Na-
4.0-3.67 Kendall Billman,

Adam Butzin, Kati Carr, Austin Chirgwin, Jason Dunstan,
Brett Fulk, Jonathon Lederman,
Nathan Lee, Iris Sorrell, Jared Sukup, Joshua Sukup, Joel
Steiner
3.66-3.33 Aston Barnhouse, Gene Garrett, Kaitlyn
Hamman, Charity Roebel, Jake
Ryan, Gage Speaks, Brayton
Stuckey
3.32-3.0 Keaton Altimus,
Kobe Dunderman, Aidan McAlexander, Aubree Rager, Ty
Rebber, Alayna Ryan, Corey
Zartman
GRADE EIGHT
4.0-3.67 *Madison Boesch,
Karsyn Brumett, Aleyah Cline,
Alyvia DeVore, *Alyssa Fuller,
Izik Garrett, Carlie Hanes, *Adison Hindenlang, Jayvin Landers, Mallory Mansfield, *Alex
Phillips, Holly Sanders, *Chloe
Saul, Jacob Savina, *Blake
Schuette, *Julia Steiner, *Elyse
Steury, Timothy Taylor, *Melanie Wann
3.66-3.33 Boston Dunderman, Jacob Eaken, Tiera Gomez, Codee Hathaway, Garrett
Laney, Cole Logan, Nicholas
McCreery, Kendall Miller, Sydney Miller, Randall Mills, Ashton Minck, Heather Oberlin,
Cameron Starr, Shayla Wieland,
Elisabeth Wolf
3.32-3.0 Sayge Bonifas,
Dustin Craig, Chase Friend,
Tabitha Jones, Hannah Rettig,
Hanah Thompson, Kaitlyn Titus
GRADE SEVEN
4.0-3.67 Madyson Bauer, Rylan Brooks, Johnathon
Buehrer, Maycee Contreraz,
Carmen Cruz, Haile Davis,
Kadi Donat, Mallory Ehrhart, Hunter Grant, Dylan
Hines, Austin Lichty, Logan
McKeever, Caleb Miller,
*Laura Miller, Eli Molitor,
ANTWERP
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball The
Lady Archers improved their record to
5-6 with a 25-20 win over Woodlan. Six
players scored for the winners with Kortney Smith leading the way with seven
followed by Amanda Roberts with six.
Ashley Miller and Charity Roebel each
added four while team mates Emilee
Phillips and Becca Johanns bucketed
two points apiece.
Seventh Grade Boys Basketball Antwerp picked up an opening round victory
over host Wayne Trace in the annual Raider seventh grade boys basketball tournament on Saturday. Carter Baksa led the
Raider efforts with seven points while Joe
Munger and Owen Manz chipped in six
points each. Garrett Williamson (four),
Trevor Speice (four) and Dane Moore
(four) scored the remaining points for
Wayne Trace, which falls to 2-7. Lichty led
the way for Antwerp with 23 points.
WAYNE TRACE
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Delphos Jefferson held off a late Wayne
Trace rally for a 44-41 win over the Raiders in the junior varsity contest. Davion
Tyson paced the Wildcats with 15 points
while Alex Rode added 11 points. Tyler
Bratton chipped in seven points for Delphos Jefferson, which is now 10-1. Josiah Linder topped Wayne Trace with 17
points and Josh Kuhn chipped in 14. The
Raiders, now 5-7, picked up six points
by Adam Stoller as well. Blaine Jerome
and Jake Kuhn added two points each
for Wayne Trace.
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball The
Raider junior varsity got two free throws
from Trae Sinn with 2.6 seconds left
in their contest to post a 23-22 win
over the Fairview Apaches. Josh Kuhn
led the way for Wayne Trace with eight
points and eight rebounds while Sinn,
Adam Stoller and Jake Kuhn chipped
in four points each. Sinn also had two
assists, two rebounds and four steals for
the Raiders, who improve to 5-6 overall
and 1-1 in the conference. Kolyn Hilkey
picked up the remaining three points for
Wayne Trace. Lucas Eisel bucketed 10
points and grabbed nine rebounds for
Fairview, which falls to 6-5 overall and
1-1 in the league.
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Wayne
Traces junior varsity improved to 11-1

overall and 2-0 in the GMC with a 3923 win over the Fairview Apaches. Anne
Eklund topped the Raiders with eight
points and Lily Sinn added seven. Sara
Edwards chipped in six for Wayne Trace.
Natalie Torman (five), Erica Mohr (five),
Kaylee Shepherd (four) and Sadie Sinn
(four) also scored for Wayne Trace. Erica
Mohr and Torman both picked up seven
rebounds and Eklund posted six. Shepherd and Eklund recorded four steals
and two assists each.
Traces junior varsity improved to 10-1
on the season by defeating the Edon
Bombers 31-15. Kaylee Shepherd led
the way for the Raiders with eight points
and seven steals with Natalie Torman
adding six points, four rebounds and
five steals. Chelsea Sinn also chipped
in six points and six boards. Erica Mohr
(four), Ellie Stoller (three), Lily Sinn
(two) and Sadie Sinn (two) picked up
the other Raider points.
Traces junior varsity improved to 9-1 on
the season with a 45-23 win over Lima
Shawnee. Kaylee Shepherd paced the
way for the Raiders with 10 points and
four rebounds while Anne Eklund added eight points and four rebounds. Lily
Sinn and Ellie Stoller also chipped in six
points each. Lily Sinn also recorded four
steals and Eklund added three. Erica
Mohr, Sadie Sinn and Sara Sinn all had
two assists for Wayne Trace. Other scorers included Erica Mohr (four), Chelsea
Sinn (four), Sadie Sinn (four), Natalie
Torman (two) and Natalie Schwarze
(one).
Freshman Boys Basketball Wayne
Trace picked up a an easy win over Fairview 47-17. Mox Price scored 10 points
with Korbin Slade and Braden Zuber
chipping in eight points each. Also scoring for the Raiders were Josiah Linder
(six), Caden Bland (five), Caleb Yenser
(four), Evan Mohr (two), Reese Etzler
(two) and Trae Sinn (two).
Trace recorded three victories recently
as the Raiders got past Fort Jennings,
Lima Bath and Columbus Grove.
Against the Musketeers, Caden Bland
bucketed nine points with Josiah Linder
and Mox Price adding six each in a 3220 victory. Braden Zuber chipped in
four for the Raiders while Korbin Slade,
Reese Etzler and Trae Sinn posted two
points each. Hadyn Gillett had the other
Wayne Trace point.
Trace recorded a 42-22 win over Lima
Bath behind 11 points from Price and

eight by Zuber. Other scorers for the
Raiders included Linder (six), Bland
(five), Evan Mohr (three), Trae Sinn
(three), Slade (two), Gillett (two) and
Etzler (two).
Freshman Boys Basketball The
Raiders picked up a 46-34 victory over
Columbus Grove as well. Bland topped
the Wayne Trace efforts with ten points
followed by Mohr (eight), Linder (seven),
Zuber (six), Price (five), Sinn (four), Gillett (two), Etzler (two) and Caleb Yenser
(two).
Seventh Grade Boys Basketball Edgerton and Wayne Trace split a pair of
games last Thursday night as the Bulldog seventh grade and Raider eighth
grade picked up victories. Edgerton
took the seventh grade contest with a
19-17 victory over the Raiders. Trevor
Speice bucketed seven points for Wayne
Trace while Owen Manz and Garrett Williamson added four markers each. Joe
Munger had the other two points for the
Raiders, who fall to 2-6.
Eighth Grade Boys Basketball In the
eighth grade game, Reid Miller scored
14 points and Nate Gerber added 11
to lead Wayne Trace to a 36-32 win over
the Bulldogs. Nate Showalter also had
six points with Jordan Speller and Drew
Forrer bucketing two points each. Zane
Shaffer had the other point for Wayne
Trace, which improves to 3-5.
Eighth Grade Girls Basketball Wayne
Trace improved its record to 7-4 on the
season with a 38-25 win over Tinora this
past week. Claire Sinn led the way for the
Raiders with 18 points and Miriam Sinn
added a dozen markers. Maddy Laukhuf
chipped in four points for Wayne Trace
with Addie Etzler and Libby Wenzlick
picking up two points each.
Seventh Grade Boys Basketball
Delphos Jefferson picked up a pair of
victories over Wayne Trace in action
last week. The Wildcat seventh graders
posted a 39-33 win behind 20 points
from Ian Wannemacher. Dane Moore
paced the Raiders with 10 points and
Owen Manz added eight. Trevor Speice
chipped in seven while Garrett Williamson recorded six and Eli Moore posted
two.
Eighth Grade Boys Basketbnall
Wayne Traces eighth grade squad fell
by a 50-32 margin to the Wildcats.
Nate Gerber and Reid Miller both had
seven points for the Raiders while Nate
Showalter added six and Gage Waltmire
chipped in four. Jordan Speller, Drew
Forrer, Zane Shaffer and Austin Pierce
each posted two points for Wayne Trace.
Payne Elementary Honor Roll
The Payne Elementary

School honor roll for the
second nine weeks grading
period:
GRADE 1
All As Madeline Coressel,
Carter Baumle, Maddoxx Egnor, Ella Crosby, Katelynn
Bauer, McKenzie Johnson
All As & Bs Elizabeth
Mitchell, Chloe Williams,
Olivia Zartman, Matthew
Carpenter, Johnalynn Shellenbarger, Keagan Sharp, Monica
Williams
All Bs Lizbeth Wenninger
GRADE 2
All As Ryan Parker, McKenzie Gasser, Clay Stoller
All As & Bs Krystal
Bradbury, Mya Endicott, Stella Laukhuf, Hunter Lyons,
Emma Stouffer, Kaden Wilcox, Mylie Wittwer, Landon
Blankenship, Sapphire Ingle,
Nichole Kennedy, Tanner
Laukhuf, Raegan McGar*Kathryn Oberlin, Siera Oc- vey, Chloe Murphy, Chase
taviano, Gage Partin, Molly
Reinhart, *Madison Ruen,
*Emily Sanders, Eric Thornell, Grace Tuttle
3.66-3.33
Morgan
Boesch, Heaven Bruce, Jor- The Grover Hill Elementadan Buerkle, Lydia Butzin, ry honor roll for the second
Olivia Miller, Gannon Peffley, nine weeks grading period:
Landyn Reyes, Owen Sheedy, GRADE 2
Joshua Timbrook
All As Lily Boyd, Gab 3.32-3.0 Haley Graig, Ja- by Carman, Jordan Hale,
son Geyer, Aaron Hawley, Au- Riley Manz, Caitlyn Mead,
tumn Smith
Natalie Richie, Caden Sinn,
SIXTH GRADE
Torree Sinn, Whitney Boroff,
4.0-3.67 *Mia Altimus, Ol- Izzy Foust, Gauge Landwehr,
ivia Campbell, *Nathan DunLance Maenle, Aubree Miller,
stan, *Kate Farr, Summer Franklin, Breanna Fulk, Jaidis Getrost, Lexi Moore, Micah Sinn, AdMark Jordan, Morgan Kniceley, dison Stoller
*Luke Krouse, Alexandra Leh- All As and Bs Ethan
man, Jagger Landers, *Emerson Fisher, Adan Jasso, Ryann
Litzenberg, Zachary Lockhart, Jay, Cole Miller, Myleigh
*Gaige McMichael, *Faith Sheets, Zander Warren, Lance
Nestleroad, Megan ODon- Whitman, Zanden Wineland,
nell, *Kaden Recker, *Kenna- Audrey Dougal, Laura Gardi Recker, *Allison Reinhart, berson, Zachariah Landwehr,
*Kiera Reyes, Grace Schuette, Koden Martz, Paige Smith
Emma Shuherk, *Kennedy GRADE 3
Trabel, Hayden Wagner, Trinity All As Jarrett Jewell, Eli
Wieland, *Ilse Zijlstra
Martinez, Gage Ogle, Nicholas
3.66-3.33 Alexandria Ade, Sinn, Kathleen Stoller, Brady
Reece Buerkle, Astianna Cop- Miller, Lorie Sinn, Ava Stoller,
pes, Grace Jones, Cade Lotham- Natalie Stoller, Trent Thornell
er, Luke McDorman, Jared Phil- All As and Bs Elana Bidlips, Samantha Rigsby, Madison lack, Morgan Elliott, Amos
Smith, Mason Steel, Caleb Wil- Sinn, Ryan Bostelman, Corbin
son, Naomy Yanez
Kimmel, Anna Meraz, Tianna
3.32-3.0 Hailey Grant,
Sinn, Tori Young
Kathryn Griffith, Brady Hatlevig, Jonathan Meyer, Lauren All Bs Ciarra Cotterman
GRADE 4
Schuller
All As Kassidy Lewis, Logan Miller, Kyle Stoller, Libby
Meraz, Laryssa Whitman
All As and Bs Tucker
Antoine, Kyla Hurd, Olivia
Longstreth, Hayden Manson,
Ally Stephey, Citlali Aguilar, Harley Halliwill, Mary
Lands, Kaden Landwehr, Caleb Mosier, Nathaniel Osborn,
than Dzib, Tycen Jones, Jill Magoulas, Taylor Morales, Macy Nutter, Emma Saul, Ben
Savina, Samantha Sheedy, Xander Smith,
Lillian VanCleve, Rylan Wentland, Mya
Wobler, Lizzy Zartman, Carson Altimus, Alexander Buerkle, Addyson Hormann, Caleb
Laker, Sara Lawhorn, Falynn McAlexander,
Izzy Meyer, David Puckett, Isaac Reutter,
Caydence Shull, Lucy Wales
FIFTH GRADE
All As Zachery Devall, Madelyn
ODonnell, Rayni Rister, Brooke Hounshell,
Hayleigh Jewell, Lydia Krouse, Makenna
Lawson, Ross Lee, Michael McCreery, Hope
Roebel, Aeriel Snyder
All As & Bs Taylor Carr, Gavin
Clevinger, Ethan Lichty, McCartney Lucas,
Lance McKeever, Parker Moore, Lyndin Poor,
Zoey Shelton, Makenna Smith, Jillian Treece,
Autumn Zuber, Katryna Fish, Shaylee Garrett, Kyliegh Logan, Levi Miller, Keersten
Peters, Elijah Reinhart, Ethan Sanders
Antwerp Jr./Sr. High Honor Roll

Antwerp Junior High/High
School honor roll for the second nine weeks:
*Denotes 4.0
SENIORS
4.0-3.67 Mikayla Boesch,
Jeffrey Coleman, *Emily Derck, *Elizabeth Hawley, Joshua
Longardner, Anne Miesle, Aaron ODonnell, Blaire Rebber,
Paige Rebber, Kiana Recker,
*Samuel Williamson, Jenna
Wilson
3.66-3.33 Sidney Barnhouse, Erik Buchan, Brooke
Gerig, Audrie Longardner, Iann
Roebel, Brittany Smith
3.32-3.0 Taylor Kochenour,
Kennedy McMichael, Kirsten
Price, Austin Wendt
JUNIORS
4.0-3.67 Emily Buzin,
*Matthew Dooley, Joshua
Ehlinger, Evan Hilton, Erica
Meyer, Hunter Noel, Emilee
Phillips, Hanna Richey, Jaime
Ryan, *Jarrison Steiner, Maggie
Wilson
3.66-3.33 Carley DeLong,
Mariah Elkins, Dalton Foreman, Brandon Pendergrast,
Hayden Spryn
3.32-3.0 Becca Johanns,
Trey Mills, Arron Romero,
Hannah Schneider, Sydney
Sheedy, Peyton Short, McKenzie Turpening
SOPHOMORES
4.0-3.67 Brooke Hatlevig,
*Alexandra Hindenlang, Callie
Perry, Joshua Poulson
3.66-3.33 Kaylee Bennett,
Brian Geyer, Brandon Laney,
Amelia Miller, Jonathon Pendergrast, Megaen Price, Kortney
Smith, Jessica Walker
3.32-3.0 Kaitlyn Clevinger,
Riley McAlexander, Ashley
Miller, Dylan Peters, Kimberly
Puckett, Amanda Roberts, Amy
Triggs, Rachel Williamson
FRESHMEN
(Editors note: Team coaches are

reminded to please submit result
forms to the Progress office. We
rely on these forms to report game
results to your fans. You may drop
off forms or fax them to 419-3994030, or email info to progress@
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Pack, Octavia Stoller, Careen

Winans
All Bs Alex DeWaard,
Caroline Winans, Eric Reinhart
GRADE 3
All As Tyson Gerber, Braden Miller, Isabella Knowles,
Luke Stouffer
All As & Bs Christian
Bohland, Kendal Franklin,
Makenna Gunnells, Brookelyn Miller, Allison Noggle, Ty
Riebesehl, Isabella Rochon,
Dyson Scott, Jordan Banks,
Adelae Collins, MaKenna
Johnson, Bethany Miller, Keegan Rager, Cailynn Scarberry
GRADE 4
All As KatieAnna Baumle, Brenna Parker, Melanie Dunham, Meara Rager,
Emma Laukhuf, Emma Lyons
All As & Bs Dylan Hildebrand, Brooks Laukhuf,
Kyren Karhoff, Jude Stoller,
Brenna Thomas, Caitlyn
Thomas, Cale Winans, TJ
McClain, Breven Anderson,

Logen Bland, Hannah Dunham, Lucas Kennedy, Adrian
Laukhuf, Tori Stoller, Meg
Thompson, Emily Thrasher,
Ava Zartman
GRADE 5
All As Lillian Anderson
All As & Bs Marissa
Gray, Isaac Munger, Jacob
Banks, Madison Bash, Zerika
Burkley, Emily Cotterman,
Evan Crosby, Mallory Moore,
Lane Morehead, Jared Pierce,
Morgan Riebesehl, Chase
Schaefer, Gracie Shepherd,
Laura Stoller, Nyle Stoller,
Skylar Zuber
GRADE 6
All As Kate Laukhuf, Jordan Williams, Malia Wittwer
All As & Bs Morgan
Hefner, Jeremiah Molitor,
Carson Laukhuf, Cameron
Stoller
All Bs Therin Coyne,
Brookelynn Lee, Raydyn Egnor
Grover HIll Elementary Honor Roll

Lynsey Pease, Graiden Troth
All Bs Brooks Sensibaugh, Kaiden Tucker
GRADE 5
All As Anna Miller,
Rylee Miller, Kara Stoller,
Elise Miller, Sydney Sinn,
Blake Stoller, Laura Thornell
All As and Bs Macy
Doster, Madison Egnor, Alyssa Greathouse, Josh Shelton, Ezra Sinn, Kaden Colley, Makenna Elliott, Hannah
Maenle, Kameron Shellenberger
All Bs Jake Downing,

Cole Fisher, Matthew Kline,
Ava Dougal, Abby Moore
GRADE 6
All As Haylee Finfrock,
Faith Meraz, Brayson Parrish,
Rachel Stoller, Tatum Tigner,
Madison Farquhar, Claudia
Sinn, Abbie Stoller
All As and Bs Logan
Hale, Hunter Long, Cameron Sinn, Trevor Sinn, Alexa
Campbell, Allen Minck, Karlie Simindinger, Nathan Sinn,
Eli Spinner, Landyn Whitman
GROVER HILL SPELLING BEE CHAMP After spelling marathon correctly, Faith Meraz, a student at Grover Hill Elementary, was announced as the winner of the Grover Hill School 2016
Spelling Bee. Spelling mogul correctly, Isaiah Pirani was announced as runner-up. Faiths parents are Saul and Cindy Meraz
and Isaiahs parents are Heather Pirani and Jamal Pirani. The
county Bee is Feb. 4 at Payne Elementary.
Wayne Trace Honor Roll

Wayne Trace Junior High/
High School honor roll for
the second nine weeks:
SENIORS
4.00 Hollie Wannemacher, Victoria Ryan, Brianna
Sinn, Erin Mohr, Christopher
Davis, Scott Wenninger
3.67-4.0 Corey Davis,
Jessica Offerle, Quinton
Harper, Nicholas Durre, Sydney Hofmann, Jake Baksa,
Stacy Flint, Sydney Critten,
Noah Stoller, Brooke Ludwig,
Blair Ludwig
3.3-3.66 Austin Kuhn,
Cole Shepherd, Estie Sinn,
Nathanael Roop, Taryn Homier, Emilee Colgan, Carley
Wright, Jayson Nowak, Arlyn
Cooper, Luke Miller, Chase
Marroquin, Kenzie Clemens,
Alec Vest, Courtney Mead,
Shayna Temple
3.0-3.29 Lucas Sinn, Justin Speice, Clint Sinn, Kelsey
Fleagle, Liam Marihugh, Alexandrea Boroff, Austin Fast,
Payton Granger
JUNIORS
4.00 Brooke Lelonek,
Emil Stoller, Brady Stabler
3.67-4.0 Ethan Linder,
Sarah Dyson, Ethan Dunham, Korene Shelton, Joseph
Schmidt, Gabrielle Gudakunst, Danae Myers
3.3-3.66 Brooke Long,
Blaine Jerome, Kacey Reinhart, Brooke McMullen, Seth
Saylor
3.0-3.29 Colin Doerr,

Jayden Sherry, Seth Yenser,
Evan Baughman, Brandon
Laney, Kolyn Hilkey, Caleb
Schultz
SOPHOMORES
4.00 Kalin Gerber, Erica
Mohr, Gracie Gudakunst, Sara
Sinn, Leah Maassel, Lily Sinn,
Joel Johnson, Connor Baumle
3.67-4.0 Gillianne Wiseman, Megan Moore
3.3-3.66 Natalie Schwarze,
Adam Stoller, Garrett Silance,
Elias Sinn, Aden Baker, Gabe
Sinn
3.0-3.29 Quinton Stabler, Joseph Deboer, Madison
Chastain, Brooke Sinn, Jacob
Kuhn
FRESHMAN
4.00 Clark Laukhuf, Sadie Sinn, Ellie Stoller, Carissa
Laukhuf, Hannah Wilhelm,
Madison Coyne
3.67-4.0 Julianne Roop,
Gracie Laukhuf, James Boyd,
Austin Reed, Kaylee Shepherd, Reece Thompson, Alli
Hefner, Noah Hasch, Kaitlyn
Doster, Anne Eklund
3.3-3.66 Aubree Sproles,
Trae Sinn, Derek Myers, Olivia Klinker, Emily Williams,
Kiersten Thomas, Bryan
Hofmann, Chloe Stabler, Rachel Ringler, Brooke Greulach, Grant Baumle, Matthew
Stouffer, Ayana Rowe, Madilyn Brigner, Olivia Egnor,
Wyatt Stabler, Emily Dyson,
Meagan Speice, Kristen Rittenhouse, Ethan Crosby

3.0-3.29 Sara Edwards,
Braden Zuber, Evan Mohr,
Nicholas Barnett, Haleigh
Stoller, Alec Dunham, Lucy
Stoller, Josiah Linder, Tyler
Bauer, Ellie Moore, Natasha
Torman, Alec Anderson, Caden Bland
GRADE EIGHT
4.00 Andrew Sinn, Max
Laukhuf, Sydney Coyne, Miriam Sinn, Catherine Strable,
Nathan Gerber
3.67-4.0 Reid Miller,
Madison Elston, Tyce Homier
3.3-3.66 Jordan Speller, Breanna Huffine, Nathan
Wilhelm, Derek Enmark,
Krista Markley, Kelsey Guyton, Chloe Thompson
3.0-3.29 Libby Wenzlick, Nathaniel Showalter,
Zane Shaffer, Alexis Gibson,
Gage Waltmire, Madeleine
Laukhuf, Kaitlin Vest, Ashlynn Parrish, Taylor Long,
Reed Zartman, Madison Adams, Claire Sinn, Richard
Williams, Zoey Wright, Fredrick Hoagland, Logan Smith,
Jacobe Carpenter, Nathaniel
Shepherd, Deacon Crates
GRADE SEVEN
4.00 Jacob Stouffer, Katie
Stoller
3.67-4.0 Julie Sinn, Chloe
Parker, Katrina Stoller, Cara
Davis, Natalie Schultz, Tiffany Sinn, Gage Tinlin, Tyler
Costilla, Ryan Wenninger,

Lauren Barnett
3.3-3.66 Isaiah Rittenhouse, Samuel Rager, Allison
Dyson, Wyatt Shelton, Maria
Stoller, Carlee Mead, Gabriel
Sutton, Emma Crosby, Lydia Whitman, Matthew Doan,
Joseph Munger, Kenadie Dae-
ger, Jacob Graham

3.0-3.29 Garrett Williamson, Gabrielle Donis, Anthony Costilla, Natalie Bostelman, Kearstin Karolyi, Riley
Stoller, Kaden Sutton, Cameron Cox, Dylan Wobler, Bailey
Coil, Emily Zamarripa, Serenity Gurtner, Carson Rupp
GEOGRAPHY BEE WINNER Students from Oakwood Elementary, Paulding Elementary and Paulding Middle School competed in
the district level of the National Geographic Bee. Jacob Deisler will
advance to the next level of competition, a written examination. The
Bee is sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Jacob (left), an
eighth grader from Paulding Middle School, and is the son of Eric and
Sarah Deisler. Trace McKinley (right), a seventh grade, was the first
runner-up. Trace is the son of Monica Esquivel. Other students competing in the Bee were Cyrah Bradford, Ashton Manz, Tristan White,
Cassandra Weller, Sam Woods, Logan Vance and Joel Schneider.
Divine Mercy
Honor Roll
Honor roll for Divine Mercy
Catholic School in Payne for
the second quarter:
4th Grade Kaden Clark,
Kailyn Dienstberg, Jasmine
Mattson, Raelyn Schweinsberg, Kaitlin Slade, Eli Stuart,
Maddox Treece, Caden Tumblin
5th Grade Maggie Cox,
Tyler Davis, Kyle Slade
6th Grade Cameron Graham, Christina Graham, Leslie
Pollock, Claire Schweller, Molli Shepherd, Grady Vogel
SPELLING BEE CHAMP

The 2015-16 Spelling Bee
champion at Paulding Middle School was eighth grader
Katelyn Strayer. The county
Spelling Bee will be held Feb.
4 at Payne Elementary.
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To see nice color pictures & interior shots of properties offered
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211 North Main St.

Paulding, OH 45879
419-399-4444
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30+- Acres
#1739 SELLERS WILL LOOK AT ANY

OFFER 3-4 BDRM home w/sunroom,
office, 2 baths, C/A, pool, sheds, etc.
Must See! NEW PRICE, Country Side
Estates Pldg. Call Don
my
#1747 NEW LISTING 3 BR, 2 1/2 Bath

ranch, ready to move into. Newer roof,
kitchen & some flooring, C/A, 2,000+
sq. ft. 808 Tom-Tim Dr., Paulding.
$119,900. Call Don Gorrell 399-7699
#1740 NEW CONSTRUCTION - 3 bdrm

2 bath home with 2 car Garage..
AFFORDABLY PRICED $88,000 - SR
613 Oakwood - Call Don Gorrell
399-7699
#1735 202 W. Oak St. Payne... 4

BDRM, 2 bath home w/updates incl.
windows, siding, shingles. Beautiful
inside & out. Spacious kitchen w/
Harlan cabinets, rear patio, lg. 2 car
garage. $129,000 Call Joe Den Herder
#1738 Large 3 bdrm 2 bath home,

w/some updates, C/A, newer roof,
756 N. Cherry, $69,900. Call Don
#1730 1020 N. Williams St., 3 bdrm
home with C/A, fin. garage. Priced
Reduced - Call Don 399-7699
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Sec. 7, Crane Twp., Paulding Co.

Sat., Jan. 23 @ 10:00 A.M.
Farm Location: 2 mi north of Antwerp, OH on Rt. 49 to
C-220; then east on C-220 for 3 mi. to Rd C-63; then
north on Rd 63 mi --- located in Sec. 7, Crane Twp
(watch for auction signs)..30.588+- acres offered in
one parcel - buyer farms it in 2016 ....FSA indicates 30+tillable acres.mostly Latty & Nappanee soils....Call for
survey, soil maps, aerial maps & auction information..
Terms: $3,000 earnest money day of auction with closing
on or before Feb. 23, 2016Auction Location: Gorrell
Bros. Office & Auction Facility @ 1201 N. Williams St.,
Paulding, OH..Seller: Bradbury Farms, Floyd Ramsier
Attorney . Gorrell Bros. Auctioneers & Real Estate;
Larry D. Gorrell, Broker; Don Gorrell - Aaron Timm Nolan Shisler - Auctioneers
VERY CLEAN & NEAT

Most windows replaced,
new furnace & air in
2004. $74,900 #356
Call Bill Priest at 419786-9440
MUCH APPEAL, Comfortable home, large

rooms, many updates,
2 living areas. $99,800.
#395 Call Chet @ 419605-8410
QUIET LOCATION: End

of lane, large rear yard
with mature trees, great
for entertaining. Oakwood area. $79,900
#359 Call Rudy at 419769-8996
LOTS OF CHARACTER - Two story on 3 city lots with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths

(up & down), den/parlor, family room and large attached garage. Paulding
$74,900. #350 Call Bill at 419-238-9733
RECENTLY UPDATED: New windows, paint, new bathroom, refinished wood
floors, new dishwasher, and more for you to see. Paulding $74,900. #351
Call Rudy at 419-769-8996
CHARMING 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Roomy eat-in-kitchen & formal

dining room, fenced rear yard, new entry doors. Close to Paulding school.
#345 Call Phil 419-203-1509
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ESTATE AUCTION
THURS., JANUARY 21, 2016 9:30am
Williams County Veterans Memorial Building

875 E. Main St., Montpelier, Ohio
House - Antiques - Ford Escape
NOW RENTING
Park Avenue
Villas &
Westside Villas
Order of Sale: 9:30 a.m. Antiques & Household

12:00 noon 2010 Ford Escape & 1952 Plymouth
4:00 p.m. Some Tools & Misc. at 301 E. Water St., Montpelier
5:00 p.m. House/Real Estate at 301 E. Water St., Montpelier
Antiques & Collectibles: Many, many pieces of Fostoria American;
salt crock and many other crocks; 4 qt. butter churn; Conco coffee
grinder; milk bottles including Gribler, Miller, Manley, Decker, Driggs,
Blounts, City Dairy & Globe; Van Wert advertising thermometer; lots
of Ruby red glass; Red Rider BB gun poster; Camel cigarette lighter;
CI John Deere planter box lids; Van Wert memorabilia; qt. oil bottles
with spouts; small oil cans; pickle castor; glue covers; cupid oval frame;
copper boiler; Tiffany style lamp; Carlton Ware creamer, sugar & plates;
leather strap of sleigh bells; CI door stops; Leo Bryant print; oil lamps;
costume jewelry and 3 DIAMOND RINGS, 14 kt. GOLD; Aladdin lamp;
and many, many more smalls. Oak bed (fancy headboard); wash stand;
bed table; oak dresser; Philco floor model radio; John Deere ladies
bicycle; Seth Thomas shelf clock; mantle clock and wall clock; oak drop
front secretary; plant stands; and much more
Household & Related: Bedroom suites; living room furniture; dining
room furniture; desks; filing cabinets; linens, towels & bedding; end
tables and lamps; kitchen bakeware, cookware and small appliances;
TVs; sweeper; grandfather clock and much, much more.
Vehicles: 2010 Ford
Escape XLT 4 cyl.
most power options
and sunroof cloth
interior excellent
cond. 19,800 miles.
1952 Plymouth
This 4 dr. sedan has
been in storage for over
30 years and will be a
project car.
Tools & Related: Auctioneers Note: Please be advised that some
of the tools and related items will be sold at the Veterans Building and
some will sell later in the day at the house.
200 amp booster starter; 16 gal. Shop Vac; ladders; tool boxes; many
hand tools and small power tools; lawn & garden tools; Coleman 4 HP
air comp; 6 ft. fiberglass picnic table and much, much more.
Appliances: These items will sell at the house: Refrigerator, upright
freezer, washer & dryer.
Terms: Cash or Check with proper ID.
7827 Rd. 1031, Antwerp

Very
well
updated
3bedroom, 2 bath, 2
car garage, ranch. New
roof, bath and kitchen
remodel, new flooring and
paint. Owner may help
finance, $0 down and 0
closing cost possible!
Dont let others tell you
no, contact us about this
affordable home today!
$89,900 Approx mo pmt
$640.27 PITI
Very well updated

3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 car
garage, home. New A/C and
furnace, bath and kitchen
remodel, new flooring and
paint. Owner may help
finance. $0 Down and
$0 Closing Cost possible!
Dont let others tell you
no! Contact us about this
affordable home today!
$69,900 Approx mo. pmt
$506.14 PITI
www.chbsinc.com
419-586-8220
www.chbsinc.com
419-586-8220
621 Harrison, Paulding
If its time to
get rid of it...
Call
419.258.2603
This institution is an
equal opportunity provider
and employer.
sell it
quick with
PAULDING C OUNTY
PROGRESS
& WEEKLY REMINDER
CLASSIFIEDS
reaching up to
10,500 homes
every week
TO PLACE
YOUR AD,
CALL US AT
419-399-4015
Become a CAREGiver
SM
The job that changes lives in your community.

No experience
or medical
skills necessary
No experience
or medical
skills necessary
Flexible
scheduling
Flexible
scheduling
Training
provided
Training
provided
Very
rewarding
Very
rewarding
Full Time Administration

& Accounting Position
Local Dealership has a full time position in the Finance
Department. Responsible for recording all transactions
relating to trailer sales, including title work, and trailer
inventories. Position will also be involved with Lease
Rental Deals, Receivables & Payables. Position provides
support to the Trailer Sales Department.
Candidates should have the following:

Knowledge in Accounting.
Proficient with Excel Spreadsheets and Microsoft
Office products.
419.222.8109
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
or applyonline
at
or apply
online at www.HomeInstead.com/208/becomeacaregiver
Position requires working in an office and performing
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various office duties.
Each Home Instead Senior Care franchise office is independently owned and operated. 2015 Home Instead, Inc.
Associates degree in accounting or 3+ years related
work experience.
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Real Estate: The house at 301 E. Water St., Montpelier, Ohio will sell
at 5:00 p.m. at the residence. This is a VERY NICE HOME that will sell
in a VERY AFFORDABLE PRICE RANGE. Talk to your banker now and
come prepared to bid on this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with basement
and two car garage.
Terms: $2,000 down day of auction. Closing on or before March 1,
2016
Seller: Deanna Gipe Estate; Williams County Probate Ct.
Case#20151191; Robert Young, Executor; Eva Yarger, Attorney
The job that changes lives in your community.

No experience or medical skills necessary
Flexible scheduling
Visit our
Website at www.BeeGeeRealty.com to view
Training
provided
the Auction Calendar and see more information/photos
Very rewarding
of this auction and all upcoming auctions.
Auctioneers: Bob Gamble, CAI, CES, Broker, Dale Butler, DD

Strickler, Ron Medaugh, Bob Priest, Gary Richey & Andy Schweiterman
Call today to find out more about this rewarding opportunity
419.222.8109
or
122 N Washington St.,

Van Wert, OH 45891
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Each Home Instead Senior Care franchise office is independently owned and operated.
Member of Ohio & National Auctioneers Associations
2015 Home Instead, Inc.
Each Home Instead Senior Care franchise office is independently owned and operated. 2015 Home Instead, Inc.
Competitive wage & benefits.
Send resume with salary requirements to:
E & R Trailer Sales & Service, Inc.

Attention: Personnel Department
20186 Lincoln Highway
Middle Point, Ohio 45863
NOTICES
THE ANNUAL Financial

Report for Emerald
Township Trustees is
complete and available
for review. Call Chris
Ferris at 419-399-2105
to set up an appointment. Emerald Township will hold their
monthly meetings the
last Thursday of each
month at 6:30pm at the
Township House. The
public is invited to attend.
Chris Ferris, Fiscal
Officer
Emerald Township
Trustees
HOUSE FOR RENT

2 BDRM Mobile Home in
Grover Hill. Rent $400
plus $400 deposit. 419438-5850.
USE YOUR tax return

for down payment on
new home. We have
options to help you buy.
Credit dings OK.
chbsinc.com or
419-586-8220
4 BEDROOM home in
rural Grover Hill.
$600/month, $600/deposit. 419-438-5850
NOW LEASING: One &
Two Bedroom ApartLAND CONTRACT or
ments in Paulding, Ohio.
Rent to Own homes
For information, please
available. Several
call Straley Apartments
available, addresses,
at 419-399-4068 or onpics and videos at:
line at straleyrealestatechbsinc.com.
inc.com
419-586-8220.
FOR RENT
OWNER WILL help

finance, 621 Harrison St.
Paulding- 3 bedroom, 1
bath, 2 car garage,
updated kitchen and
bath. $600 a month
chbsinc.com for pics,
video tour and details or
419-586-8220.
THE ANNUAL financial

report for the Village of
Latty, Ohio, is complete
and available for inspection at the office of the
Clerk-Treasurer, Kay
Miller, by appointment.
RENT TO Own Possible,
419-399-2644
7827 Rd 1031, AntwerpHAVILAND VILLAGE 3 bedroom,2 baths, 2 car
2015 unaudited annual garage, Fully remodeled.
report complete. Havil$675 a month
and Village, 101 North
chbsinc.com for pics,
Street, Haviland, OH video tour and details or
45851
419-586-8220.
HOUSES FOR SALE
COMPLETELY REMODELED 4 bedroom

home, very nice attached garage, $69,900,
$5,000 down, $585
monthly. 419-670-5575.
SERVICES
WANTED TO BUY
BUYING COINS,
stamps, comic books,
old toys, knives, old
bottles, antiques, collections. Call 419-3993353.
BUYING MILITARY
items, old signs, old photographs, old photo albums, old postcards, old
toys, antiques, etc. 419393-2107
INTERESTED IN buying
a country home in
Wayne Trace school district. Four or more bedrooms, at least two bathrooms. Latty, Payne,
Briceton or Haviland
area. Text or call 219508-9860.
FOR SALE
$150 QUEEN pillowtop

mattress set. New in
DJ SERVICES - Music plastic, can deliver 260for all occasions. 30 493-0805,
years experience. Call
John Martinez at 419399-4583
FREE & LOW PRICE
Grain & Feed Facility Manager

United Equity, Inc., 104 S. Main St., Delphos, OH 45833
A successful and growing co-op is seeking a grain/feed facility manager. The position requires a
go-getter that wants to be a part of a stable, growing company, where the morale is good and the
team works together.
Job Description:
Responsible for the overall operations of the branch to include personnel, inventory, equipment,
accounting, grain origination, feed production and customer service.
Job Functions:
Responsible for hiring, supervising, leading, and developing employees. Training employees to
meet state, federal and company regulatory and safety criteria.
Responsible for product ordering, inventory control and shipping/receiving of product. Oversees the product delivery.
Responsible for the maintenance and appearance of equipment, buildings and ground maintenance, and related repair cost control.
Responsible for the accuracy of daily, monthly and annual accounting at the branch.
Responsible for the accuracy of grain tickets, purchase orders, receiving reports and inventories.
Oversees the accuracy of the weighing, sampling and grading of all inbound grain.
Responsible for segregating, maintaining and blending grain to maximize profit potential.
Oversees the accuracy of the feed sales, blending and delivery of feed and feed products.
Outstanding customer service to include grain origination, assist in feed recommendations and
ability to retain composure in high tension scenarios.
This position will require overtime on an as needed basis.
Other duties:
Understand and support United Equitys mission statement.
Establish goals and budget to attain growth in customer business.
Work with credit department in collection of accounts receivable.
Establish a team environment to promote cohesiveness company-wide.
Prior experience in supervisory role at grain and/or feed facility.
Employer will reward excellent work with beneficial pay increases.
Competitive wage, depending on experience.
Excellent benefit package.
Annual bonus package.
FREE KITTENS - Three

male dark tigers, litter
trained; 2 females mixed
tigers, barn or outdoors.
419-594-3411
FREE KITTENS- To stay
indoor. Call after 3 PM.
419-399-3388.
HELP WANTED
LOCAL PRIMARY care
office is looking for a
Director of Quality
Improvement. Applicant
must have experience in
process improvement,
data analytics,
Electronic Medical
Records and must be
proficient in the
Microsoft Office suite.
Understanding of
Meaningful Use and
Patient Centered
Medical Home preferred.
Nursing background is
preferred but not
required. Applicant must
be dependable and work
well with others.
send a resume to:
Van Wert Times Bulletin
Department 132
Van Wert, Ohio 45891
COME GROW with us!
Source One is now hiring qualified data entry/
warehouse associate.
Well versed in Microsoft
Office/ keyboarding.
Data entry, customer
service, inventory management, and order fulfillment responsibilities.
Competitive wages/ benefits. Submit resumes
to WBLdivisions@yahoo.com or PO Box 81,
Paulding, OH 45879.
RNS & LPNS Open Interview Days! A leader in

the healthcare industry,
Genesis HealthCare will
be hosting Open Interview Days at Bryan Center located in Bryan, OH.
Jan. 12th & 13th, 10a4p, 1104 Wesley Ave,
Bryan, OH 43506. SignOn Bonus! RNs $2,500. LPNs - $1,500.
FT & PT only. Hiring
RNs & LPNs FT/PT;
7a-3:30p, 3p-11:30p,
11p-7:30a. New competitive wages! New Grads
welcome! We do not
mandate nursing hours.
Bring resume & certification info for on-the-spot
interviews! OH Nursing
License required. We offer competitive compensation, medical,
dental, vision benefits,
401(k), vacation time,
growth opportunity and
more. Apply online:
www.genesiscareers.job
s Email: Nancy.Honohan@genesishcc.com
EEO/AA, M/F, Vet, Disabled
ASE CERTIFIED Auto
Mechanic needed in
Paulding, OH
Must have experience
& own tools
Pay based on skill
Paid holidays &
vacation
HIRING
FULL & PART TIME DRIVERS
WITH 5+ OTR EXPERIENCE
LTL loads are 90% no-touch freight.
Home on weekends & occasionally mid-week.
Pay avg $0.47 per mile, $59,000-$65,000 per
year, holiday pay & benefits package available. Late model Kenworths with
diamond-tufted leather interior with
APU VIP package.
Call 419-222-1630
Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM.
Individual Health Ins.

Drug testing will be
required
Introducing
All-Access Advertising
Print Online Mobile
Consumers consistently cite newspaper advertising as the most

valuable and preferred media in planning purchases, and its
reach continues to exceed all other advertising vehicles. Now more
than ever, readers are accessing the news and newspaper advertising
across multiple platforms. Make sure your advertising message gets
heard through a powerful blend of new and conventional media from
the areas trusted, local news source, and start optimizing your
return on investment.
To get started, contact your sales rep or call 419-399-4015 today.
PAULDING COUNTY
www.progressnewspaper.org
Send resume to Box

113 Paulding, OH 45879
or
automechanic15
@yahoo.com
SALES
Class A CDL Drivers needed

Keller Trucking, a family owned company located in Defiance,
OH is hiring Class A CDL drivers with 12 months verifiable
experience. If youre looking for a company to call home, Thats
Close to YOUR Home, Join the Keller Crew today! We provide
our drivers a Guaranteed Pay Program, Newer Equipment,
and No Charge Access to Activate Health Care Clinic for you
and your eligible dependents. Interested? Call Lauren today at
Are you a self-motivated,

results-oriented person?
If so, we have the ultimate position for you!

You will be challenged to be the best, encouraged
to excel and trained to succeed in a fast-paced,
multi-media sales environment.
419.785.3252
and visit our website at
www.kellerlogistics.com/drivers
DHI Media is recruiting to train

advertising sales representatives
to join our award-winning team.
WE TRAIN ON THE JOB!

Social Media Digital Marketing
Research & Data Use
Consumer Trending and
Demographic/Polling Usage
EOE
00161567
Are you looking for a new career

with an unlimited opportunity for
advancement? Would you like to be
recognized as a professional sales
person in one of the countrys leading
automotive dealerships?
If so, our salespeople earn an
excellent income and enjoy the
benefits of working with a successful
and progressive dealership. If youre
currently a professional in automotive
sales or if youre serious about a
career change and are looking for
the training and guidance that are
essential for long term success - we
would like to talk to you.
Call Brad Greve or Steve Munroe
at (419) 238-0125 or
1-800-262-3866
to schedule an interview.
1108 W. Main St.

Van Wert, Ohio 45891
Responsibilities:
Deliver results for local businesses in the
Van Wert, Allen County
and Putnam County market
Meet with clients to define marketing challenges
and solutions to help them grow their businesses
Develop long-term relationships with customers
Prospect for new business
Work independently and as member of an integrated
multi-media sales team
Attain sales goals and benchmarks
Opportunity is waiting for you at

K&M Tire!
Please visit www.kmtire.com/jobs for a complete listing.
ROUTE DRIVER
This position offers

a comprehensive
benefits package
and
EXCELLENT
EARNING POTENTIAL!
DHI Media is an integrated group of newspapers and multi-media solutions serving the
public interest through the medium of newspaper publishing, interactive media,
commercial printing and automated mailing services.
Were excited to speak with you about this opportunity.

David Thornberry
Regional Advertising Director
The Delphos Herald, Inc. 405 North Main Street
Delphos, OH 45833
dthornberry@delphosherald.com
PAULDING MINI Storage: For unit sizes and

prices please call 419399-4068 or online at
straleyrealestateinc.com.
Job Position Opening:
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Send or email resume to:
CHARTER BUS Tours Im in my planning season. Lots of day and

multi-day tours, will be
ready for my March 13th
travel party. 6 seats left
on the June 19-29
Alaska tour. Call for detailed flier. Evelyns Excursions 419-737-2055;
Ivah Lothamer, 419-3992386. We are now on
Facebook & Web page
evelynsexcursions.com
STORAGE
References Required
If you are the individual suited for this position, please send your resume to:
jackie@unitedequityinc.com
Minimum Qualifications:
This position suits a career minded individual
People Person
Contagious desire to learn, excel and succeed
Excellent listening skills
A commitment to sustained high performance and
world-class customer service
Must possess a reliable vehicle and be insurable
TRAVEL
DHI
Media
A full-time Route Driver is needed to deliver tires to

customers and work in the warehouse as needed.
Must have a valid drivers license, clean driving
record, ability to lift up to 75lbs. and must be at
least 21 years of age. Mon-Fri day shift
WAREHOUSE/BACK-UP DRIVER
Requirements include ability to lift up to 75lbs, must

be 21 years of age with a valid driver license and a
clean driving record. Mon-Fri day shift.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
An A/P Clerk is needed to assist with issuing credits

to customers, A/P and NAB entry, entering invoices
and offsetting corresponding A/R invoices, delivery
scheduling, filing and support A/P where needed.
This position is full time Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
A Logistics Specialist is needed to assist the

Logistics Department in developing and maintaining
truck routes to maximize productivity and fuel
efficiency, assist in collecting and tracking all log
book paperwork, complete new customer routing
for all locations daily and monitor routes regularly.
This position is full time Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Apply online or send resume to:
K&M Tire, PO Box 279, Delphos, OH 45833

email: hr@kmtire.com
Great gardening books of 2015

While were waiting on the
weather to break (Im being optimistic), we have a bit of time
to plot and plan for the coming
seasons garden and also enjoy a
gardening book or two. Its a lot
harder to find time for reading
once we get active in the garden, so do it while you have the
chance.
Theres never a shortage of
new books in any genre, but it
seems rather astounding that the
non-fiction gardening books just
keep coming each year. Publishers require that new ones have a
little different take on the subjects
than has been done before, or at
least in recent years, and most of
the time garden writers are up to
the task.
These are a few new titles that I
enjoyed in 2015. You might want
to check them out too.
Garden-pedia: An A-to-Z
Guide to Gardening Terms by
Pam Bennett and Maria Zampini. The very best reference book
thats also easy to use, giving
definitions of basic and technical
gardening terms. Every garden library should have this one. Both
authors are Ohioans, too!
Grow a Living Wall: Create
Vertical Gardens With Purpose
by Shawna Coronado. Everything Shawna does, she does with
gusto. Ive visited her suburban
Chicago garden many times and
Im always amazed at her creativ-
In the
Garden
By
Kylee Baumle
ity and use of space. Living walls
continue to be a popular gardening trend and this book will show
you how to do them with style.
Epic Tomatoes: How to Select
and Grow the Best Varieties of
All Time by Craig LeHoullier.
What gardener doesnt love tomatoes and want to grow the best
varieties for themselves? Well...
me, but even I was fascinated
with this comprehensive guide
to choosing and growing them.
Over 200 varieties of tomatoes
are featured, so tomatophiles
should be absolutely enthralled.
Natural Accents: Outdoor-Inspired Interior Design and
Decor by Stacy Risenmay. I have
followed Stacys blog (notjustahousewife.net) for several years,
and she contributed a photo to my
own book. Shes more into decor

than gardening, but this book uses
elements from the garden and the
natural world for her DIY projects
for the home.
How Plants Work: The
Science Behind the Amazing
Things Plants Do by Linda
Chalker-Scott. Dont dismiss this
one, thinking it will be too textbooky and technical. Linda shares
fascinating tidbits of information
about plants that will not only entertain you, but will make you a
better gardener in the process.
Plants With Style: A Plantsmans Choices For a Vibrant,
21st-Century Garden by Kelly
Norris. If youve ever heard Kelly
Norris speak (and I have, several
times), you know there isnt a
more enthusiastic plant lover on
the planet. He talked his parents
into buying him an iris farm when
he was 15, he got his masters degree in horticulture at 24, and at
not-yet-30, hes the manager of the
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Reading this book is like picking this go-getters brain for what he
thinks are the best plant choices that
are anything but ho-hum.
Those ought to keep you busy.
But Im going to throw another
one out there for you. Its my
favorite gardening book of all
time. Author Margaret Roach
used to work for Martha Stewart,
and writes an exceptional blog, A
Way to Garden. Shes also writ-
Winter is a good time to catch up on new gardening titles, or maybe even some older ones.
ten several books, but its her last
one, The Backyard Parables:
Lessons on Gardening and Life,
that I recommend to every gardener I know.
Now put on your glasses, curl

up on the couch with a blanket,
and get busy. Spring will be here
before you know it.
Read more at Kylees blog,
Our Little Acre, at www.ourlittleacre.com and on Facebook

at www.facebook.com/OurLittleAcre. Contact her at PauldingProgressGardener@gmail.com.
052-001 $162,554.32; Subtotal 052002 $318,534.40; Total 2016 Budget

$481,088.72
HOSPITAL BOND RETIREMENT
FUND - #53; Total 2016 Budget $117,430
CCCP - #54; Total 2016 Budget $35,000
O.P.W.C. ISSUE #2 - #55; Total 2016
Budget $350,000
DITCH
MAINTENANCE/
NON-COUNTY - #59; Total 2016 Budget $3,144.53
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - #60;
Total 2016 Budget $35,101
OHIO ELECTIONS COMMISSION #61; Total 2016 Budget $500
EMERGENCY 911 - #62; Total 2016
Budget $427,213.73
CSEA - #65; Total 2016 Budget $297,500
SHERIFFS RESERVE FUND - #68;
TRI COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH #72; Total 2016 Budget $310,570.78
DRETAC FUND - #73 Total 2016 Budget $26,041
LEPC FUND - #76; Total 2016 Budget
$20,250
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS #78;
Total 2016 Budget $EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
AGENCY (EMA) - #79; Total 2016
Budget $88,681.63
ECONOMIC REPAYMENT LOAN
FUND - #80; Total 2016 Budget
$125,000
WMEA GRANT - #81; Total 2016 Budget $100,000
INDIGENT GUARDIANSHIP - #84;
INDIGENT DRIVERS ALCOHOL #86; Total 2016 Budget $20,000
COUNTY COURT - #87; Total 2016
Budget $200
PRISONERS SUBDIVISION - #89;
HAZMAT - #92; Total 2016 Budget
$7,314.69
PRISON DIVERSION 408 - #96; Total
2016 Budget $54,351
HUMAN SERVICES BLDG DEBT #104; Total 2016 Budget $1,500
GASSER ROAD INDUSTRIAL - #112;
Total 2016 Budget $92,848.71
TAX INCENT EZ/CRA PE - #125; Total 2016 Budget $4,877
DEF/PAUL JOINT SEWER - #128; Total 2016 Budget $100
CO CRT SPECIAL PROJECT - #134;
CO CRT LEGAL RESEARCH - #135;
CO CRT PROBATION SER - # 136; Total 2016 Budget $20,000
J E ACTIVITY FUND - #142; Total
2016 Budget $70,000
PHIG - #147; Total 2016 Budget
$27,830.57
OHIO HOUSING TRUST - #153; Total

2016 Budget $77,000
HAVA - #154; Total 2016 Budget $4,120
PROBATE COMPUTER - #159; Total
2016 Budget $2,000
JUVENILE COURT COMPUTER #160; Total 2016 Budget $10,000
VICTIMS ASSISTANCE FUND #162; Total 2016 Budget $43,939
INDIGENT DEFENSE - #163; Total
2016 Budget $1,000
DRETAC/PROSECUTOR - #164; Total
2016 Budget $22,565
JUVENILE CT DIVERSION ADMINISTRATION - #166; Total 2016
Budget $1,470
TPP TAX REPLACEMENT - #168; Total 2016 Budget $116,950
JAIL DEBT SERVICE - #169; Total
2016 Budget $95,873
WIRELESS 911 - #170; Total 2016 Budget $90,000
K-9 OFFICER DONATIONS - #173;
SVAA - #177; Total 2016 Budget $7,710
ESCROW TAX FUND - #179; Total
2016 Budget $40,000
EXCESS PROCEEDS TAX - #181; Total 2016 Budget $26,027
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - #182;
PLDG WF #2 TIMBER ROAD - #183;
n COMMISSIONERS
hard work eventually produces results.
IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING
THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 001-016)
Holtsberry moved to adopt the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board
of County Commissioners does hereby
direct the County Auditor to amend the
2015 Annual Appropriation by appropriating the following, to-wit; 001-01600005/General Fund/Commissioners
Buildings & Grounds/Maintenance Repairs AMOUNT: $4,020.
IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 001-017)
of County Commissioners does hereby
modify the 2015 Annual Appropriation
and hereby directs the Paulding County
Auditor to transfer funds, to-wit; FROM:
001-017-00006/General Fund/Sheriff/
Jail Supplies TO: 001-017-00003/General Fund/Sheriff/Jail Salaries AMOUNT:
$5,150.
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVAL
OF THE 2016 SPECIAL FUND ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS

of County Commissioners hereby approve the 2016 Annual Appropriations
for Special Funds as recorded in Journal
54, Pages 819 through 838, to provide for
current expenses and other expenditures
of said County during the fiscal year
ending December 31, 2016. The same are
hereby set aside and appropriated for the
several purposes for which expenditures
are to be made for and during said fiscal
year.
2016 BUDGET PAULDING COUNTY
SPECIAL FUNDS
DOG & KENNEL - #2; Total 2016 Budget $67,900
Health Department - #3; Total 2016 Budget $326,705
Special Health - # 5; Total 2016 Budget
$34,000
AUDITOR - Real Estate Assessment #8; Total 2016 Budget $596,849.15
ENGINEER - Gas Tax - #9; Total 2016
Budget $3,551,000
SOIL CONSERVATION - Soil & Water
- #10; Total 2016 Budget $211,940
DITCH MAINTENANCE - #13 Soil &
Water Conservation District; Total 2016
Budget $215,396.52
BOARD OF MRDD/PARC Lane - #14;
Total 2016 Budget $2,363,084
AUDITOR - Estate Tax - #15; Total 2016
Budget $16,767
JACOB FARM FUND - Jacob Farm #16; Total 2016 Budget $55,000
EATON FARM FUND - Eaton Farm #17; Total 2016 Budget $115,000
UNCLAIMED MONIES - #21; Total
2016 Budget $5,000
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FUND - #22;
COMMON PLEAS - Computer Research Fund - #23; Total 2016 Budget
$3,000
LAW LIBRARY FUND - #25; Total
2016 Budget $45,443
CERTIFICATE OF TITLE - Title Administration #32; Total 2016 Budget
$155,027
SUPPLEMENTAL
EQUIPMENT/
RECORDER - #33; Total 2016 Budget
$20,000
DARE - #34; Total 2016 Budget $54,500
WIC - # 41; Total 2016 Budget $86,675
EXTENSION CENTER FUND - #42;
CPCP - #44; Total 2016 Budget $6,000
CDBG FUND - #45; Total 2016 Budget
$500,000
FELONY DEL CARE & CUSTODY #46; Total 2016 Budget $24,260
LIBRARY FUND - #48; Total 2016
Budget $1,157,200
MAUMEE WATERSHED #49; Total
2016 Budget $43,423.06
SENIOR CENTER - #52; Subtotal
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FOUNDATION

Local Groups Receive Monies

Food Pantry Going Strong

INSIDE Antwerp group

ANTWERP An American Red Cross bloodmobile

PAULDING The Paulding County Board of Elections office will be closed

Thanks to you ...

Wed like to thank Ivan

ing, restrooms and various

Winter reality check

inches to most of the area and a quick freeze

Group wants physician reinstated

Melinda Krick/Paulding County Progress

Free In-Home Consultation

FREE SHOPPING PASS

Get your Kens Furniture and Mattress Center FREE

2A - Paulding County Progress Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Payne Council off to a good start in new year

house sometime in the spring.

JPHS annual meeting to feature

In 2009, Pieper was hired by

Wobler was advised to send a letter to

funding for this year, but the village

Continued from Page 1A

Bowers. We would like to

Appreciating old-fashioned values

Paulding County Progress

Melinda Krick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor

Ruth Snodgrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circulation

As we get older, its remarkable how many crises we have

about how slowly the legislative

Every year there is an influx

Honor society to host dodgeball

team must consist of at least six

Jim Langham/Paulding County Progress

Committee members also

(NWS) officials are expecting the bitter arctic

board to consider the communitys welfare.

asked hospital officials to keep

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 Paulding County Progress - 3A

1961, she married Daniel L.

The Paulding County

cation Recognition Month and presented each

Brunch, Old Christmas/Epiphany

With deepest gratitude and

final inspection of the addition to their house approved.

where we will host church

WT board names Baumle president;

Lovinas sister brought cinnamon swirl bread to their Old

The Brown Township Trustees

tees were made and approved.

YOUR HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

Obituaries Updated weekdays at www.progressnewspaper.org

To soften the sorrow,

Would you like to work with

our community, we understand

The Quality Door Place

Garage Doors & Operators Entrance & Storm Doors

We pride ourselves on combining

For a Life Worth

4A - Paulding County Progress Wednesday, January 13, 2016

FOR THE RECORD

In the matter of: Brandon

of Payne vs. Stevens Van