Paulding County Sheriff’s Deputy Gary Deitrick and Jano Paulding County Sheriff’s Deputy Gary Deitrick and Jano (right) graduated from a 15-week (right) graduated from a 15-week K-9K-9academy course Friday morning at he academy course Friday morning at he Allen County Courthouse in Fort Wayne.Allen County Courthouse in Fort Wayne.

Sheriff’s K-9 unit toSheriff’s K-9 unit tobegin duties next weekbegin duties next week

By DENISE GEBERSBy DENISE GEBERSProgress Staff WriterProgress Staff Writer

FORT WFORT WAAYNE – Fifteen YNE – Fifteen weeks of weeks of hard work hard work have paid off for the newest member of thehave paid off for the newest member of thePaulding County Sheriff’s work force, K-9 unitPaulding County Sheriff’s work force, K-9 unitJano. His first shift is scheduled to begin Jan.Jano. His first shift is scheduled to begin Jan.14.14.

Jano and his handler, Deputy Gary Deitrick,Jano and his handler, Deputy Gary Deitrick,graduated along with four other teams during agraduated along with four other teams during a30-minute ceremony Friday, Jan. 3 in the Allen30-minute ceremony Friday, Jan. 3 in the AllenCounty (Ind.) Courthouse rotunda in FortCounty (Ind.) Courthouse rotunda in FortWayne.Wayne.

Certification for Ohio was completed follow-Certification for Ohio was completed follow-ing several hours of appraisal at the Van Werting several hours of appraisal at the Van WertCounty Fairgrounds on Jan. 4. This was over-County Fairgrounds on Jan. 4. This was over-seen by an Ohio Police Officer Trainingseen by an Ohio Police Officer TrainingAcademy evaluator from Dayton.Academy evaluator from Dayton.

The pair received three certificates at Friday’sThe pair received three certificates at Friday’sgraduation, signifying their completion of thegraduation, signifying their completion of the pol police servicice service e dog team progradog team program m throthrough theugh theAllen County Sheriff’s office.Allen County Sheriff’s office.

One indicates successful completion of 525One indicates successful completion of 525hours of training in the basic K-9 academy. Thehours of training in the basic K-9 academy. Thesecond and third provide accreditation as a po-second and third provide accreditation as a po-

lice service dog team and as a narcotic detectionlice service dog team and as a narcotic detectiondog team. These documents were through thedog team. These documents were through theInternational Police Work Dog Association,International Police Work Dog Association,signed by Allen County Sheriff Kenneth Friessigned by Allen County Sheriff Kenneth Friesand certifying master trainer Tyler Harris, in-and certifying master trainer Tyler Harris, in-structor.structor.

Deputy Deitrick said testing was conductedDeputy Deitrick said testing was conductedduring the last weeks of December. They wereduring the last weeks of December. They wereassessed in the areas of obedience, area search,assessed in the areas of obedience, area search,article search, aggression control and buildingarticle search, aggression control and buildingsearch.search.

As a narcotics dog, Jano is trained to detectAs a narcotics dog, Jano is trained to detectthe presence of marijuana, hashish, cocaine,the presence of marijuana, hashish, cocaine,heroin, methamphetamine, crack cocaine andheroin, methamphetamine, crack cocaine andecstasy.ecstasy.

Paulding County Sheriff Jason Landers saidPaulding County Sheriff Jason Landers saidDeputy Deitrick and Jano will be taking a well-Deputy Deitrick and Jano will be taking a well-deserved vacation until next week.deserved vacation until next week.

He indicated the pair’s training had been ex-He indicated the pair’s training had been ex-tensive, 15 weeks of daily training in andtensive, 15 weeks of daily training in andaround the Fort Wayne area. Nearly 9,000 milesaround the Fort Wayne area. Nearly 9,000 mileswas put on the K-9 unit vehicle to accomplishwas put on the K-9 unit vehicle to accomplish

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•• 2-6 p.2-6 p.m. Sam. Saturdturdayay, Jan., Jan.11 at Paulding VFW, 21411 at Paulding VFW, 214N. Water St., in honor of N. Water St., in honor of Don Egnor.Don Egnor.

•• 11:11:30 a30 a.m.-.m.-5:30 5:30 p.m.p.m.Thursday, Jan. 16 at DivineThursday, Jan. 16 at DivineMercy Catholic Church,Mercy Catholic Church,315 N. Main St., Paulding.315 N. Main St., Paulding.

•• 1-5 p1-5 p.m. .m. FridFridayay, Jan, Jan..17 at Paulding County17 at Paulding CountyHospital, 1035 W. WayneHospital, 1035 W. WayneSt., Paulding.St., Paulding.

To donate blood, call 1-To donate blood, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcross-733-2767) or visit redcross-blood.org.blood.org.

January is NationalJanuary is NationalBlood Donor Month, cele-Blood Donor Month, cele-brated since 1970 to edu-brated since 1970 to edu-cate Americans about thecate Americans about theimportance of regular bloodimportance of regular blooddonation. Every day, aboutdonation. Every day, about44,000 pints of blood are44,000 pints of blood areneeded in the U.S. to helpneeded in the U.S. to helptreat trauma victims, sur-treat trauma victims, sur-gery patients, organ trans-gery patients, organ trans-plant recipients, prematureplant recipients, prematurebabies and cancer patients.babies and cancer patients.

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December’s weather highsDecember’s weather highsand lows, as recorded atand lows, as recorded atPaulding’s water treatmentPaulding’s water treatmentplant:plant:

•• MaxiMaximum mum temptemperaterature:ure:58° on Dec. 5.58° on Dec. 5.

•• Low Low temptemperaterature: ure: -2°-2°on Dec. 13.on Dec. 13.

•• Most Most rainrain/mel/melted ted snowsnowin a 24-hour period: 1.60in a 24-hour period: 1.60inches on Dec. 22; mostinches on Dec. 22; mostice/snow: 3.7 inches onice/snow: 3.7 inches onDec. 15.Dec. 15.

•• TTotal rotal rainfainfall/all/meltmeltededsnow for the month: 2.82snow for the month: 2.82inches; total ice and snow:inches; total ice and snow:6.2 inches.6.2 inches.2013 extremes:2013 extremes:

•• MaMaximximum temum temperpera-a-ture: 98° on Sept. 11.ture: 98° on Sept. 11.

•• Low Low temptemperaterature: ure: -2-2on Dec. 13.on Dec. 13.

•• Most Most rainrain/mel/melted ted snowsnowin a 24-hour period: 2.26in a 24-hour period: 2.26inches on Aug. 3;inches on Aug. 3;

•• Most Most ice/ice/snow snow in a in a 24-24-hour period: 5.5 inches onhour period: 5.5 inches onMarch 25.March 25.

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county since that storm whichcounty since that storm whichoccurred in late January of occurred in late January of that year.that year.

Paulding County Sheriff Paulding County Sheriff 

Jason Landers said onJason Landers said onMonday morning that theMonday morning that thecounty was placed on a Levelcounty was placed on a Level3 warning – the 3 warning – the highest travelhighest travel

warning level – late Sunday.warning level – late Sunday.He noted evaluation of thatHe noted evaluation of thatstatus would be taking placestatus would be taking placeon a daily basis.on a daily basis.

By JIM LANGHAMBy JIM LANGHAMProgress Feature WriterProgress Feature WriterThe worst snowstorm sinceThe worst snowstorm since

the Blizzard of ’78 roared fullthe Blizzard of ’78 roared fullforce into Paulding County onforce into Paulding County onSunday, closing most roads,Sunday, closing most roads, busin businesseesses and county ofs and county officeficessin its wake.in its wake.

Heavy snow blanketed theHeavy snow blanketed thearea, combined with strongarea, combined with strongwinds and record-setting sub-winds and record-setting sub-zero temperatures. A winter zero temperatures. A winter weather warning was in effectweather warning was in effectfrom 1 a.m. Sunday through 4from 1 a.m. Sunday through 4 p.m.  p.m. MondMonday; ay; a a wind wind chilchilllwarning was set to expire at 8warning was set to expire at 8 p.m.  p.m. TueTuesdaysday..

While it’s hard to tell be-While it’s hard to tell be-cause of the drifting, mostcause of the drifting, mostareas received at least a foot of areas received at least a foot of snow, with National Weather snow, with National Weather Service officials declaring thatService officials declaring that betw between 10 and een 10 and 16 inches of 16 inches of snow fell over all of northwestsnow fell over all of northwestOhio, northern Indiana andOhio, northern Indiana andsouthern Michigan.southern Michigan.

At the Paulding Water At the Paulding Water Plant, workers recorded 9Plant, workers recorded 9inches of snow fell from 7:30inches of snow fell from 7:30a.m. Sunday through 7:30a.m. Sunday through 7:30a.m. Monday.a.m. Monday.

Emergency ManagementEmergency ManagementAgency director RandyAgency director RandyShaffer said that while thisShaffer said that while thisstorm is not as bad as thestorm is not as bad as theBlizzard of ’78, he believes itBlizzard of ’78, he believes itis the worst one to hit theis the worst one to hit the

“The county highway“The county highway plow plows s were out Mondaywere out Monday, , butbutthey weren’t making muchthey weren’t making much progress,”  progress,” said said Landers.Landers.“They were mainly working“They were mainly workingon primary roads. There wereon primary roads. There werea lot of really bad roads outa lot of really bad roads outthere.”there.”

Landers said that byLanders said that bySunday evening, all roads inSunday evening, all roads inthe county were drifted shutthe county were drifted shutone place or another. He notedone place or another. He notedthat he called his guys off thethat he called his guys off theroad for their own safety androad for their own safety andso that they could be availableso that they could be availableto help make special health or to help make special health or safety runs, if necessary.safety runs, if necessary.

“We have numbers where“We have numbers wherewe can call county and town-we can call county and town-ship crews to help us get toship crews to help us get tocertain destinations in case of certain destinations in case of emergencies,” commentedemergencies,” commentedLanders. “They will plow usLanders. “They will plow uswhere we need to go. In emer-where we need to go. In emer-gency situations, they cangency situations, they can plow  plow the the EMS EMS righright t to to thethefront door.”front door.”

Landers said that a Level 3Landers said that a Level 3emergency means that the allemergency means that the allroads are closed to non-essen-roads are closed to non-essen-tial travel and open to onlytial travel and open to onlyemergency personnel. He saidemergency personnel. He saidthat in addition to healththat in addition to healthneeds, he also consideredneeds, he also consideredheating needs to be an emer-heating needs to be an emer-

Near-blizzard conditions shut down county Near-blizzard conditions shut down county Worst conditions since the Blizzard of ’78, says EMA director Worst conditions since the Blizzard of ’78, says EMA director 

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Heavy snow fell Sunday, blanketing the area in about a footHeavy snow fell Sunday, blanketing the area in about a footof snow, which later combined with strong winds and plum-of snow, which later combined with strong winds and plum-meting temperatures. More than 40 readers have shared over meting temperatures. More than 40 readers have shared over 70 snowstorm photos with the70 snowstorm photos with the ProgressProgress, including this one, including this onefrom Jamie Knox Clark of the snow coming down. We’ve post-from Jamie Knox Clark of the snow coming down. We’ve post-ed many on our Facebook page. Check our website ated many on our Facebook page. Check our website atwww.progressnewspaper.org for a slideshow of these amazingwww.progressnewspaper.org for a slideshow of these amazingimages from across the county.images from across the county.

SeeSee STORM,STORM, page 2A page 2A

Paulding County remained under a Level 3 snow emergency from Sunday evening and wasPaulding County remained under a Level 3 snow emergency from Sunday evening and wasstill in effect as thestill in effect as the ProgressProgresswent to press at noon Tuesday. Drifting went to press at noon Tuesday. Drifting and blowing snow reducedand blowing snow reducedvisibility and made travel extremely hazvisibility and made travel extremely haz ardous. Snow plows couldn’t keep up; the few tardous. Snow plows couldn’t keep up; the few t hat werehat wereout were attempting to keep the main roads passable for emergency vehicles. Reader Jessicaout were attempting to keep the main roads passable for emergency vehicles. Reader JessicaOsborn submitted this photo of a snow plow off the road on Ohio 637.Osborn submitted this photo of a snow plow off the road on Ohio 637.

SeeSee K-9 UNIT,K-9 UNIT, page 2A page 2A

SeeSee HIBERNATE,HIBERNATE,  page 2A page 2A

By JIM LANGHAMBy JIM LANGHAMFeature WriterFeature Writer

For many Paulding CountyFor many Paulding Countyresidents, the ominous bliz-residents, the ominous bliz-zard-like weather events of thezard-like weather events of the past  past few few days days are are allall-too-too-fa--fa-miliar when they reflect onmiliar when they reflect onsnowstorms of the late 1970s,snowstorms of the late 1970s,especially the infamousespecially the infamous

Blizzard of ’78. Others re-Blizzard of ’78. Others re-member a snowy blast thatmember a snowy blast thatclosed many county business-closed many county business-es in 1997.es in 1997.

Cindy Peters, who works inCindy Peters, who works inthe Paulding County commis-the Paulding County commis-sioners’ office, recalls thatsioners’ office, recalls that

Area residentsArea residents

hibernate insidehibernate inside

from wintry blast from wintry blast 

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STORMSTORMContinued from Page 1AContinued from Page 1A

LIMA – What can a girlLIMA – What can a girldo? A world of good! It’s Girldo? A world of good! It’s GirlScout cookie time, and girlsScout cookie time, and girlscan’t wait to show you howcan’t wait to show you howthey run their own cookiethey run their own cookie busines business.s.

Beginning Friday, Jan. 10,Beginning Friday, Jan. 10,girls will begin taking Girlgirls will begin taking GirlScout cookie orders. GirlScout cookie orders. GirlScouts of Western Ohio willScouts of Western Ohio will be offering customers a  be offering customers a pre-pre-

mium selection of the best-mium selection of the best-selling Girl Scout cookies. Aselling Girl Scout cookies. Atotal of six Girl Scout cookiestotal of six Girl Scout cookiesare offered: Thin Mints,are offered: Thin Mints,Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils,Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils,Do-Si-Dos and SavannahDo-Si-Dos and SavannahSmiles.Smiles.

Girl Scout cookies areGirl Scout cookies aremade by Little Browniemade by Little BrownieBakers and cookies are sell-Bakers and cookies are sell-ing for $4 a box.ing for $4 a box.

The Girl Scout CookieThe Girl Scout CookieProgram is the largest girl-Program is the largest girl-run business in the world, andrun business in the world, andit empowers girls with theit empowers girls with thestrength, abilities and drivestrength, abilities and drivethey’ll need to become ac-they’ll need to become ac-complished women who ben-complished women who ben-efit themselves, their familyefit themselves, their familyand the world.and the world.

Through the cookie pro-Through the cookie pro-

gram, girls are presented op-gram, girls are presented op- portunit portunities to ies to learn goal learn goal set-set-ting, decision making, moneyting, decision making, moneymanagement, people skillsmanagement, people skillsand business ethics.and business ethics.Additionally, girls help earnAdditionally, girls help earntheir own way for activitiestheir own way for activitiesand service projects theyand service projects theychoose to do for the year. Allchoose to do for the year. AllGirl Scout Cookie ProgramGirl Scout Cookie Program proceed proceeds stay in s stay in the commu-the commu-nity.nity.

In addition, there’s stillIn addition, there’s stilltime to be a Girl Scout thistime to be a Girl Scout thisyear. Girls wishing to join areyear. Girls wishing to join arewelcome and can also partic-welcome and can also partic-ipate in the Girl Scout Cookieipate in the Girl Scout CookieProgram. For informationProgram. For informationabout joining, visitabout joining, visitwww.girlscoutsofwester-www.girlscoutsofwester-nohio.org.nohio.org.

keeping, registration andkeeping, registration andmaintenance had to either staymaintenance had to either stayat the hospital, if they didn’tat the hospital, if they didn’tlive in town, or had to live inlive in town, or had to live intown to get there.”town to get there.”

“Winter is usually not one“Winter is usually not oneof my favorite seasons, butof my favorite seasons, butSunday night I couldn’t helpSunday night I couldn’t helpfeeling overwhelmed by thefeeling overwhelmed by theamazing beauty the Lord wasamazing beauty the Lord wassprinkling down on us,” com-sprinkling down on us,” com-mented Antwerp’s Caseymented Antwerp’s CaseyHathaway. “We woke up thisHathaway. “We woke up thismorning to all of our shovelingmorning to all of our shovelingwork completely coveredwork completely covered blow blown oven over.r.

“We have two dogs and on“We have two dogs and onMonday we had go outsideMonday we had go outsidethree times to re-open their three times to re-open their area,” continued Hathaway. “Itarea,” continued Hathaway. “Itwas so cold you could hear thewas so cold you could hear thetrees creaking because theytrees creaking because theywere frozen. Thankfully, wewere frozen. Thankfully, welive in town and aren’t seeinglive in town and aren’t seeingthe full fury of this. I consider the full fury of this. I consider the cold to be the worst of allthe cold to be the worst of allof this.”of this.”

For one area resident,For one area resident,Monday’s blizzard was an un-Monday’s blizzard was an un-forgettable way of celebratingforgettable way of celebratinga special occasion in her life – a special occasion in her life – her birthday.her birthday.

Jan Comers, who works inJan Comers, who works inthe election office in down-the election office in down-town Paulding, didn’t have totown Paulding, didn’t have togo to work, but she spentgo to work, but she spentmuch of the day answeringmuch of the day answering birt birthday wishes hday wishes she she recreceiveeiveddon Facebook, through phoneon Facebook, through phonecalls and texts.calls and texts.

“I am trying to answer each“I am trying to answer eachof them, because each one of of them, because each one of them is from a special personthem is from a special personthat has touched my life,” saidthat has touched my life,” saidComers. “I like snow, so I amComers. “I like snow, so I amenjoying it. I went three hous-enjoying it. I went three hous-es down to my niece’s toes down to my niece’s tospend some time with myspend some time with myyoungest great-nephew. He isyoungest great-nephew. He is17 months old and everything17 months old and everythingis new to him.is new to him.

“Watching him look out the“Watching him look out thewindow at the snow became awindow at the snow became aspecial memory for me. Thisspecial memory for me. Thiswill be a birthday that is hardwill be a birthday that is hardto forget,” added Comers.to forget,” added Comers.

Paulding’s Kim SuttonPaulding’s Kim Suttonseemingly summed up theseemingly summed up thespirit shared by many countyspirit shared by many countyresidents when she said, “I amresidents when she said, “I amso grateful that we live in theso grateful that we live in theday and age that we can beday and age that we can bealerted to the coming weather.alerted to the coming weather.We had plenty of time to pre-We had plenty of time to pre- pare and we  pare and we did. Wdid. We stockede stockedup on food, bought keroseneup on food, bought keroseneand propane for our heaters inand propane for our heaters incase the power goes out andcase the power goes out andalso gas for the generator.also gas for the generator.

“I am so thankful for those“I am so thankful for thosemen and women who are outmen and women who are outthere working to keep us safethere working to keep us safeand warm in our homes.and warm in our homes.Mother Nature has a way of Mother Nature has a way of ‘humbling’ us and making us‘humbling’ us and making usacutely aware of how vulnera-acutely aware of how vulnera- ble  ble we we really really are,” are,” addedaddedSutton.Sutton.

Suspect in Grover Suspect in Grover 

Hill robbery Hill robbery 

appears in courtappears in courtPAULDING – James R.PAULDING – James R.

Reynolds, 34, of FortReynolds, 34, of FortJennings, was arraigned inJennings, was arraigned inPaulding County CommonPaulding County CommonPleas Court recently for ag-Pleas Court recently for ag-gravated robbery (F2) after gravated robbery (F2) after being arrested on an October being arrested on an October warrant on indictment.warrant on indictment.Reynolds is charged in con-Reynolds is charged in con-nection with the Oct. 4 rob-nection with the Oct. 4 rob-bery at Ross’s Gas Station inbery at Ross’s Gas Station inGrover Hill.Grover Hill.

Court dates were sched-Court dates were sched-uled for a Jan. 27 pretrialuled for a Jan. 27 pretrialconference and a Feb. 19 juryconference and a Feb. 19 jurytrial.trial.

Reynolds is being held onReynolds is being held on$100,000 bond with no 10$100,000 bond with no 10percent privilege.percent privilege.

 peop people le know know when when you you areareleaving and when you arriveleaving and when you arrivethere.”there.”

As always, Shaffer said,As always, Shaffer said,don’t hesitate to call 911 in thedon’t hesitate to call 911 in thecase of emergency.case of emergency.

Shaffer said that sometimeShaffer said that sometimeago, he and ODOT officials inago, he and ODOT officials inLima had worked out a dealLima had worked out a dealwhereby ODOT emergencywhereby ODOT emergencyequipment will come off of equipment will come off of state roads on to county roadsstate roads on to county roadsto assist when an emergencyto assist when an emergencyis involved.is involved.

“If we call their supervisor,“If we call their supervisor,he will authorize them tohe will authorize them tocome off of state roads on tocome off of state roads on tocounty roads and assist our county roads and assist our EMS in the case of an emer-EMS in the case of an emer-gency,” said Shaffer.gency,” said Shaffer.

The storm started buildingThe storm started buildinginto the county on Sundayinto the county on Sundaymorning. By noon, heavier morning. By noon, heavier snow had moved in, whichsnow had moved in, whichcontinued to drop one to twocontinued to drop one to twoinches an hour most of the af-inches an hour most of the af-ternoon. Things worsenedternoon. Things worsenedquickly near evening when aquickly near evening when a power powerful ful cold cold fronfront t enteenteredredthe county with high winds,the county with high winds,which immediately causedwhich immediately causednear-blizzard drifting.near-blizzard drifting.

gency call.gency call.He noted that nearly allHe noted that nearly all

 busines businesses ses in in PauldiPaulding ng andandsurrounding area appeared tosurrounding area appeared to be  be closclosed ed on on MondaMonday. Also,y. Also,all county schools and county-all county schools and county-level government offices con-level government offices con-tinued to be closed throughtinued to be closed throughTuesday.Tuesday.

Paulding Mayor GregPaulding Mayor GregWhite said he believes that atWhite said he believes that atleast 12 inches of snow fell onleast 12 inches of snow fell onthe village. White said that,the village. White said that,like the county, Pauldinglike the county, PauldingVillage was also operatingVillage was also operatingunder a Level 3 alert, meaningunder a Level 3 alert, meaningthat no one but emergencythat no one but emergencytraffic should be on the traffic should be on the streets.streets.

“The guys are out working“The guys are out workinghard plowing the streets,”hard plowing the streets,”White said on Monday. “Their White said on Monday. “Their first priority is going to makefirst priority is going to makesure that emergency vehiclessure that emergency vehiclescan get through.can get through.

“Right now they are piling“Right now they are pilingsnow up on corners. Once thesnow up on corners. Once thecrisis has passed, we willcrisis has passed, we willwork with Kauser work with Kauser (Excavating) to get the snow(Excavating) to get the snowremoved,” White said.removed,” White said.

“Our first emphasis is that“Our first emphasis is thatvillage residents are as safe asvillage residents are as safe as

they can be,” added White.they can be,” added White.Shaffer, EMA director,Shaffer, EMA director,

 prai praised sed councounty ty residresidents ents for for using a lot of good commonusing a lot of good commonsense. He noted that during asense. He noted that during a peri period od on on MondMondayay, , he he onlyonly passe passed two cd two cars on ars on the rothe road.ad.

“It’s extremely quiet every-“It’s extremely quiet every-where,” said Shaffer onwhere,” said Shaffer onMonday. “It’s extremely quietMonday. “It’s extremely quietat the hospital. People areat the hospital. People arewisely not taking any chances.wisely not taking any chances.

“I was in Fort Wayne on“I was in Fort Wayne onFriday night; it was crazy upFriday night; it was crazy upthere. Meijer’s was out of there. Meijer’s was out of hamburger. One of our localhamburger. One of our localstores was out of bread andstores was out of bread andmilk on Sunday,” said Shaffer.milk on Sunday,” said Shaffer.

Shaffer recalled a series of Shaffer recalled a series of storms in the late 1970s be-storms in the late 1970s be-sides the “Great Blizzard.” Hesides the “Great Blizzard.” Hereferred to one storm when hereferred to one storm when hewas running a shelter inwas running a shelter inAntwerp in 1977. On that oc-Antwerp in 1977. On that oc-casion, he said, an entirecasion, he said, an entireGreyhound Bus of travelersGreyhound Bus of travelerswere stranded at the shelter.were stranded at the shelter.

“People need to continue to“People need to continue touse common sense,” saiduse common sense,” saidShaffer. “If you have to getShaffer. “If you have to getout, take all of your emer-out, take all of your emer-gency supplies with you. Letgency supplies with you. Let

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The couple was very appre-The couple was very appre-ciative for the basket they re-ciative for the basket they re-ceived.ceived.

Van Wert County HospitalVan Wert County Hospitalwould also like to acknowl-would also like to acknowl-edge the generous individualsedge the generous individualsand businesses who con-and businesses who con-tributed to the 2014 Van Werttributed to the 2014 Van WertCounty Hospital New Year’sCounty Hospital New Year’sBaby.Baby.

VAN WERT, OHIO – For VAN WERT, OHIO – For the Obstetric Department atthe Obstetric Department atVVan Wert County Hospital, an Wert County Hospital, thethearrival of the first baby born of arrival of the first baby born of the new year is always an ex-the new year is always an ex-citing time. “the new year is aciting time. “the new year is asymbol of renewal and whatsymbol of renewal and whatcould be better than welcom-could be better than welcom-ing a new baby. We look for-ing a new baby. We look for-ward to sharing this specialward to sharing this specialmoment with our families andmoment with our families andbabies each year,” said Sammibabies each year,” said SammiJoseph, director of Joseph, director of medical/surgical services, pe-medical/surgical services, pe-diatrics and obstetrics.diatrics and obstetrics.

To their amazement, AudreyTo their amazement, AudreyChavez and Isaac Chavez-Chavez and Isaac Chavez-Ibarra gave birth to the VanIbarra gave birth to the VanWert County Hospital’s firstWert County Hospital’s firstbaby of 2014. They welcomedbaby of 2014. They welcomedtheir son, Cruz Lee Chavez,their son, Cruz Lee Chavez,into the world at 1:18 a.m.into the world at 1:18 a.m.Wednesday, Jan. 1. Dr. CarrieWednesday, Jan. 1. Dr. CarrieHuber delivered the baby, whoHuber delivered the baby, whoweighed 8 pounds, 2 ouncesweighed 8 pounds, 2 ouncesand measured 20 inches long.and measured 20 inches long.

Baby Cruz was welcomedBaby Cruz was welcomedhome by a brother, Zaden, andhome by a brother, Zaden, anda sister, Brisa.a sister, Brisa.

Maternal grandparents areMaternal grandparents areDeb and Stan Pratt from Scott.Deb and Stan Pratt from Scott.Maternal great-grandmother isMaternal great-grandmother isJean Zartman of Payne.Jean Zartman of Payne.

For having the first baby of For having the first baby of the year, the couple received athe year, the couple received agift basket valued at over gift basket valued at over $1,300 worth of gifts from$1,300 worth of gifts fromarea businesses.area businesses.

Generous supporters in-Generous supporters in-clude Amy Holdgreveclude Amy HoldgreveP h o t o g r a p h y / F u r l e yP h o t o g r a p h y / F u r l e y

the task.the task.“That’s a huge commitment“That’s a huge commitment

from his normal schedule,”from his normal schedule,”said Landers. “I appreciatesaid Landers. “I appreciatethat.that.

“We’re excited to get them“We’re excited to get themin action and get Jano work-in action and get Jano work-ing. We’ve probably had 10ing. We’ve probably had 10traffic stops in the past fewtraffic stops in the past fewweeks that we would haveweeks that we would have brou brought ght him him in in on. on. TTo o havehavethat resource will be real nice,”that resource will be real nice,”continued the sheriff.continued the sheriff.

“It’s a lot to put on his shoul-“It’s a lot to put on his shoul-ders, but he accepts the factders, but he accepts the factthat he is the person to prove tothat he is the person to prove tome and the county that this is ame and the county that this is a benefici beneficial al resource,resource,” ” saidsaidLanders of Deitrick. “I’ve got-Landers of Deitrick. “I’ve got-ten nothing but good feedback ten nothing but good feedback from the community about thisfrom the community about this prog program. ram. WiWith th Gary Gary settsettingingthe bar for us, I can seriouslythe bar for us, I can seriouslysee us adding a second K-9see us adding a second K-9

down the road.”down the road.”Community support hasCommunity support has

 bee been n conconsidesiderablrable, e, accaccordiordingngto Sheriff Landers. He men-to Sheriff Landers. He men-tioned Baker and Shindler pro-tioned Baker and Shindler pro-vided materials and fees tovided materials and fees to pour the  pour the kenkennel while Tanel while Taylor ylor Brothers provided equipmentBrothers provided equipmentto accomplish the task of com-to accomplish the task of com- ple pleting ting the the conconcretcrete woe work.rk.

In the area of food andIn the area of food andhealth care, the IAMS plant inhealth care, the IAMS plant inLeipsic is donating all Jano’sLeipsic is donating all Jano’sfood. Dr. Missy Bowman andfood. Dr. Missy Bowman andher staff at Paulding Animalher staff at Paulding AnimalClinic are committed to Jano’sClinic are committed to Jano’scontinued healthcare needs.continued healthcare needs.

The sheriff is also apprecia-The sheriff is also apprecia-tive of the monetary donationstive of the monetary donationsthe department has receivedthe department has receivedfrom almost 30 individuals,from almost 30 individuals,families, businesses and or-families, businesses and or-ganizations, including mem-ganizations, including mem- bers  bers of hiof his own s own stafstaff.f.

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Payne couple welcomes Van WertPayne couple welcomes Van WertCounty Hospital’s new year babyCounty Hospital’s new year baby

By BILL SHERRYBy BILL SHERRYCorrespondentCorrespondent

PAULDING – Paulding VillagePAULDING – Paulding VillageCouncil adopted an ordinance rais-Council adopted an ordinance rais-ing income tax rates when it met ining income tax rates when it met inspecial session on Dec. 30.special session on Dec. 30.

Council heard the third and finalCouncil heard the third and finalreading of Ordinance #1468-13reading of Ordinance #1468-13amending Ordinance #1239-00 (in-amending Ordinance #1239-00 (in-come tax ordinance), suspended thecome tax ordinance), suspended therules, declared an emergency andrules, declared an emergency andunanimously passed the measure.unanimously passed the measure.The new ordinance will increase theThe new ordinance will increase thevillage income tax from .5 percent tovillage income tax from .5 percent to1 percent.1 percent.

The ordinance sets the limits of al-The ordinance sets the limits of al-locations of the Income Tax Fund aslocations of the Income Tax Fund asfollows; emergency services, 35 per-follows; emergency services, 35 per-cent; debt reduction/capital improve-cent; debt reduction/capital improve-ments, 25 percent; parks and recre-ments, 25 percent; parks and recre-ation, 10 percent; and the remainingation, 10 percent; and the remaining30 percent shall remain in the30 percent shall remain in theIncome Tax Fund until council deter-Income Tax Fund until council deter-mines how it should be transferredmines how it should be transferredand/or expended.and/or expended.

Also, council passed by unani-Also, council passed by unani-

mous vote Ordinance #1465-13, tomous vote Ordinance #1465-13, toamend appropriations for 2013, andamend appropriations for 2013, andOrdinance #1466-13, permanent ap-Ordinance #1466-13, permanent ap- prop propriatriations ions for 2for 2014.014.

The total appropriation for 2013The total appropriation for 2013was $13,901,834 while the amountwas $13,901,834 while the amountappropriated for 2014 wasappropriated for 2014 was$5,879,528. The large difference be-$5,879,528. The large difference be-tween the two budget amounts cantween the two budget amounts can be attri be attributebuted to d to the cost of the the cost of the newnewwater plant and the sanitary/stormwater plant and the sanitary/stormsewer separation projects.sewer separation projects.

Listed below are the amounts list-Listed below are the amounts list-ed by fund appropriated for 2014 anded by fund appropriated for 2014 andthe final 2013 (reappropriations or the final 2013 (reappropriations or actual expenses in parenthesis):actual expenses in parenthesis):

General Fund $507,000General Fund $507,000($485,840); Income Tax Fund($485,840); Income Tax Fund$460,000 ($465,600); Street Light$460,000 ($465,600); Street LightLevy Fund $85,000 ($85,000);Levy Fund $85,000 ($85,000);

Street Construction FundStreet Construction Fund$805,000 ($676,850); State$805,000 ($676,850); StateHighway Improvement FundHighway Improvement Fund$12,000 ($4,000); Drug Law$12,000 ($4,000); Drug LawEnforcement Fund $100 (-0-);Enforcement Fund $100 (-0-);Indigent Drivers Alcohol Fund $100Indigent Drivers Alcohol Fund $100

($400);($400);Police Pension Fund $13,530Police Pension Fund $13,530

($14,000); Mayor’s Court Computer ($14,000); Mayor’s Court Computer Fund $2,100 ($800); Police FundFund $2,100 ($800); Police Fund$410,925 ($384.969); VIL$410,925 ($384.969); VILPermissive Tax 1 Fund $67,000Permissive Tax 1 Fund $67,000($300); CO Permissive License Fund($300); CO Permissive License Fund$75,000 (-0-);$75,000 (-0-);

EMS Fund $125,500 ($129,875);EMS Fund $125,500 ($129,875);Village Permissive Tax II FundVillage Permissive Tax II Fund$67,000 ($300); Fire Levy Fund$67,000 ($300); Fire Levy Fund$28,000 ($27,000); Pool$28,000 ($27,000); PoolMaintenance Fund $68,000Maintenance Fund $68,000($57,000);($57,000);

EMS Village Levy Fund $19,250EMS Village Levy Fund $19,250($19,250); EMS Contract Fund($19,250); EMS Contract Fund$46,000 ($11,250); Police Dept.$46,000 ($11,250); Police Dept.Cont. Officers’ Training $200 (-0-);Cont. Officers’ Training $200 (-0-);Rehab Grant Fund $15 (-0-);Rehab Grant Fund $15 (-0-);

Cemetery Perpetual Trust FundCemetery Perpetual Trust Fund$100 (-0-); Pool Bond Levy Fund -0-$100 (-0-); Pool Bond Levy Fund -0-(-0-); Cap. Improvement Fund(-0-); Cap. Improvement Fund$5,500 ($11,500); Cherry$5,500 ($11,500); CherryStreet/North Drive Project Fund -0-Street/North Drive Project Fund -0-(-0-); Multi-Street Improvements -0-(-0-); Multi-Street Improvements -0-(-0-); Electric Generator -0- (-0-);(-0-); Electric Generator -0- (-0-);

WTP Construction $5,500,000WTP Construction $5,500,000($4,825,000); WW Pump Station($4,825,000); WW Pump Station(grant) -0- (-0-); WW Lagoons -0- (-(grant) -0- (-0-); WW Lagoons -0- (-0-); WW Sewer Separation -0-0-); WW Sewer Separation -0-($3,925,000);($3,925,000);

Water Fund $695,000 ($692,600);Water Fund $695,000 ($692,600);Sewer Fund $591,000 ($580,000);Sewer Fund $591,000 ($580,000);Water Cap. Improvement FundWater Cap. Improvement Fund$367,000 ($436,000); Sewer Cap$367,000 ($436,000); Sewer CapImprovement Fund $561,000Improvement Fund $561,000($617,100);($617,100);

WTP Cap Improvement FundWTP Cap Improvement Fund$1,000 ($91,000); Solid Waste Fund$1,000 ($91,000); Solid Waste Fund$160,000 ($154,000); Curbing$160,000 ($154,000); Curbing$40,000 ($52,000); Water Security$40,000 ($52,000); Water SecurityDeposits Fund $10,000 ($13,000);Deposits Fund $10,000 ($13,000);Water Tower Fund -0- (-0-);Water Tower Fund -0- (-0-);

Multiple Street ImprovementMultiple Street ImprovementFund -0- (-0-); Sewer Separation CapFund -0- (-0-); Sewer Separation CapImprovement $20,000 ($19,000);Improvement $20,000 ($19,000);Cemetery Trusts Fund $8 (-0-);Cemetery Trusts Fund $8 (-0-);

Mayors Court Fund $18,000Mayors Court Fund $18,000($25,000) Multiple Street Imp -0- (-($25,000) Multiple Street Imp -0- (-0-); PCFA Fund $70,000 ($71,000);0-); PCFA Fund $70,000 ($71,000);PCFA FEMA Grant -0- (-0-).PCFA FEMA Grant -0- (-0-).

GRAND TOTALS: $5,879,528GRAND TOTALS: $5,879,528

($13,901,834)($13,901,834)Councilman Tom Diaz remindedCouncilman Tom Diaz reminded

council that there were several vil-council that there were several vil-lage streets that were developing pot-lage streets that were developing pot-hole problems and would need somehole problems and would need someattention as soon as the weather attention as soon as the weather  brea breaks.ks.

Fiscal Officer Melissa Tope re-Fiscal Officer Melissa Tope re-quested and council unanimously ap-quested and council unanimously ap- prov proved ed the followithe following ng monemoney y tratrans-ns-fers:fers:

•• WWater ater Fund $2Fund $29,7219,721.33 to.33 toWater Capital Improvement Fund.Water Capital Improvement Fund.

•• SeweSewer Fund $r Fund $145,145,000 to 000 to SeweSewer r Capital Improvement Fund.Capital Improvement Fund.

•• IncoIncome Tme Tax Funax Fund $25,d $25,000 to000 toPolice Fund.Police Fund.

•• GeneGeneral Fural Fund $15,nd $15,000 to Po000 to PolicliceeFund.Fund.

Village solicitor Mike Jones askedVillage solicitor Mike Jones askedthat council remember the late Jack that council remember the late Jack Palmer and his family. Mayor GregPalmer and his family. Mayor GregWhite noted that there would be aWhite noted that there would be amoment of silence in remembrancemoment of silence in remembranceof Palmer, a writer for theof Palmer, a writer for the Crescent-Crescent- News News, at the next council meeting., at the next council meeting.

Paulding Village’s income tax rate increases to 1%Paulding Village’s income tax rate increases to 1%

Cruz Chavey was born Jan. 1, making him Van Wert CountyCruz Chavey was born Jan. 1, making him Van Wert CountyHospital’s first baby of the new year. His parents are AudreyHospital’s first baby of the new year. His parents are AudreyChavez and Isaac Chavez-Ibarra of Payne.Chavez and Isaac Chavez-Ibarra of Payne.

1997 event that closed the1997 event that closed thecourthouse. But this is extraor-courthouse. But this is extraor-dinary, Peters admits.dinary, Peters admits.

“Even the dog doesn’t want“Even the dog doesn’t wantto go outside,” said Peters. “Ito go outside,” said Peters. “Iam just hoping that peopleam just hoping that peopledon’t lose their power, thatdon’t lose their power, thatthey stay safe and warm andthey stay safe and warm andthat outside animals arethat outside animals are brou brought ght in anin and tad taken cken care are of.of.

“My son and I made two“My son and I made twosnowmen yesterday (Sunday)snowmen yesterday (Sunday) befo before it got too coldre it got too cold,” Pete,” Petersrssaid. “We also had a snowballsaid. “We also had a snowballfight and while Dad was blow-fight and while Dad was blow-ing the drive, threw snowballsing the drive, threw snowballsat him. We all had a blast. Bestat him. We all had a blast. Bestof all, I was glad to spend anof all, I was glad to spend anentire day with the entire fam-entire day with the entire fam-ily this bitter and coldily this bitter and coldMonday.”Monday.”

Many of the area’s youthsMany of the area’s youthsnoted that they had never seennoted that they had never seensuch a large amount of snow atsuch a large amount of snow atone time.one time.

“I think it’s really cool. I“I think it’s really cool. Ihave never seen this muchhave never seen this muchsnow before,” said Waynesnow before,” said WayneTrace student Alicia Williams.Trace student Alicia Williams.“I want to thank the many peo-“I want to thank the many peo- ple  ple who who are are workworking ing so so hard hard totomake sure that everyone ismake sure that everyone issafe. I’m hoping to play moresafe. I’m hoping to play morein the snow with my familyin the snow with my familyand friends. I wish it wouldand friends. I wish it wouldsnow more.”snow more.”

Stacy Thomas, who alongStacy Thomas, who alongwith her husband, Ben, andwith her husband, Ben, andchildren live in a countrychildren live in a countryhome southwest of Payne,home southwest of Payne,waxed poetically as she de-waxed poetically as she de-scribed the fields around their scribed the fields around their home as looking like a “sea of home as looking like a “sea of snow waves over the country-snow waves over the country-side.”side.”

“Drifts are probably three to“Drifts are probably three tofour feet high in front of thefour feet high in front of thehouse,” said Thomas. “Wehouse,” said Thomas. “Wehave loved our time at home.have loved our time at home.I’m a homebody anyway. BenI’m a homebody anyway. Benand I watched a movie andand I watched a movie and play played board games with ed board games with thethekids.kids.

“It’s nice to be stuck inside“It’s nice to be stuck insideand having a special familyand having a special familytime that the hustle and bustletime that the hustle and bustle

of life sometimes takes awayof life sometimes takes awayfrom us. We are glad to befrom us. We are glad to bewarm, but we are praying for warm, but we are praying for those who have to be outsidethose who have to be outside brav braving the ing the eleelemenments,” addedts,” addedThomas.Thomas.

“During the first day of the“During the first day of thestorm it was still warm and Istorm it was still warm and Iwas able to send my kids outwas able to send my kids outto build forts and have snow-to build forts and have snow- ball  ball fights,” fights,” commentcommentededPayne’s Amber Schuerman.Payne’s Amber Schuerman.“We love our neighbors,“We love our neighbors,Tammy, Meghan and Kirsten,Tammy, Meghan and Kirsten,so we had them all over for so we had them all over for supper. We enjoyed hangingsupper. We enjoyed hangingout and listening to the windout and listening to the windand snow blowing. Most of and snow blowing. Most of all, we enjoyed being togeth-all, we enjoyed being togeth-er.”er.”

Other residents that stayedOther residents that stayedin until late Monday werein until late Monday wereshocked when they steppedshocked when they steppedoutside the door and wereoutside the door and were blas blasted with the brutalted with the brutally coldly coldair. Darnell Goings said that heair. Darnell Goings said that hehad layered with clothes but hehad layered with clothes but hehad no idea what was cominghad no idea what was comingwhen he stepped into the coldwhen he stepped into the coldair.air.

“I was shocked; I couldn’t“I was shocked; I couldn’t beli believe it eve it ... ... it it was was so so colcold,”d,”said Goings. “I thought that Isaid Goings. “I thought that Iwas dressed warm enoughwas dressed warm enoughuntil I opened the door.”until I opened the door.”

A majority of county resi-A majority of county resi-dents stayed in, tried to keepdents stayed in, tried to keepwarm and tried to keep their warm and tried to keep their  pipes  pipes from from freefreezing. zing. ManyMany,,like Broughton’s Beth Offerle,like Broughton’s Beth Offerle,spent much of the day curlingspent much of the day curlingup to a good book or crochet-up to a good book or crochet-ing.ing.

“It is very windy, the snow“It is very windy, the snowis blowing around somethingis blowing around somethingterrible. I can’t see very far; itterrible. I can’t see very far; itlooks pretty much like a white-looks pretty much like a white-out looking north,” saidout looking north,” saidOfferle on Monday.Offerle on Monday.

Michelle Waggoner, whoMichelle Waggoner, wholives north of Payne, wouldlives north of Payne, wouldhave normally spent her have normally spent her Monday getting up early andMonday getting up early anddriving to the office where shedriving to the office where sheis an administrator atis an administrator atHicksville CommunityHicksville CommunityHospital. However, this dayHospital. However, this dayshe didn’t attempt to get out of she didn’t attempt to get out of her driveway; that was con-her driveway; that was con-firmed to be a good decisionfirmed to be a good decisionwhen a snowplow was stuck when a snowplow was stuck in the drifts in her drivewayin the drifts in her drivewayand around the house.and around the house.

Like Paulding CountyLike Paulding CountyHospital and other area health-Hospital and other area health-care agencies, Waggoner saidcare agencies, Waggoner saidthat Hicksville had specialthat Hicksville had special plan plans s it implemit implementeented d in in suchsuchtreacherous circumstances.treacherous circumstances.

“Our administrative offices,“Our administrative offices, business  business office, office, medicalmedicalrecords, fitness center, rehabrecords, fitness center, rehabdepartment and physician of-department and physician of-fices have closed today andfices have closed today andwill be closed tomorrow,” saidwill be closed tomorrow,” saidWagonner on Monday. “Our Wagonner on Monday. “Our nurses, lab staff, radiology,nurses, lab staff, radiology,respiratory, dietary, house-respiratory, dietary, house-

Girl Scout cookie sales begin Jan. 10Girl Scout cookie sales begin Jan. 10

WednesWednesday, Jaday, January 8, 2014nuary 8, 2014 Paulding CounPaulding County Progress - 3Aty Progress - 3A

JOHN PAULJOHN PAULRITCHHARTRITCHHART

PAYNE – John Paul Ritch-PAYNE – John Paul Ritch-hart, 66, formerly of Payne,hart, 66, formerly of Payne,died Dec. 23, 2013 in Or-died Dec. 23, 2013 in Or-lando, Fla.lando, Fla.

He was the son of EdwardHe was the son of Edwardand Lavina Ritchhart.and Lavina Ritchhart.

Surviving are two brothers,Surviving are two brothers,Carl of Payne and Rudy of Carl of Payne and Rudy of Fort Wayne.Fort Wayne.

He was preceded in deathHe was preceded in deathby his parents and a brother,by his parents and a brother,Robert.Robert.

Military rites were held onMilitary rites were held onJan. 7 in Florida.Jan. 7 in Florida.

SYLVESTER SYLVESTER ANKNEY JR.ANKNEY JR.

1950-20131950-2013CECIL – Sylvester D.CECIL – Sylvester D.

Ankney Jr., 63, of Cecil, diedAnkney Jr., 63, of Cecil, diedin an auto accident Friday,in an auto accident Friday,Dec. 27 on Defiance-Pauld-Dec. 27 on Defiance-Pauld-ing County Line Rd.ing County Line Rd.

He wasHe wasborn Jan.born Jan.18, 1950 in18, 1950 inDefiance,Defiance,the son of the son of the latethe lateSylvester Sylvester D. AnkneyD. AnkneySr. and Ire-Sr. and Ire-nia Lilliannia Lillian( K i t t l e )( K i t t l e )Ankney. On Feb. 14, 1972, heAnkney. On Feb. 14, 1972, hemarried Joann Buell, whomarried Joann Buell, whosurvives. He was currentlysurvives. He was currentlyworking as a semi tractor working as a semi tractor trailer driver for Twin Stickstrailer driver for Twin SticksTrucking. He had retired fromTrucking. He had retired fromGM Central Foundry, whereGM Central Foundry, wherehe had worked for over 30he had worked for over 30years. He was an active mem-years. He was an active mem-ber of the Cecil Communityber of the Cecil CommunityChurch. He had many inter-Church. He had many inter-ests, from playing instru-ests, from playing instru-ments including the guitar,ments including the guitar,fishing, hunting, skating, racefishing, hunting, skating, racecars and woodworking. Hecars and woodworking. Heseemed to be busy all theseemed to be busy all thetime. But most of all,time. But most of all,Sylvester enjoyed helpingSylvester enjoyed helpingpeople.people.

He will be greatly missedHe will be greatly missedby Joann, his wife of 41by Joann, his wife of 41years; a son, Dennis Ankneyyears; a son, Dennis Ankneyof Cecil, a daughter, Amyof Cecil, a daughter, Amy(Shane) Flohe of Hicksville;(Shane) Flohe of Hicksville;two brothers, Jack (Char)two brothers, Jack (Char)Rock of Defiance and EugeneRock of Defiance and EugeneAnkney of Defiance; a sister,Ankney of Defiance; a sister,Ruth (Bob) Smallwood of Ruth (Bob) Smallwood of Paulding; four Paulding; four grandchildrengrandchildren,,Adam Silvers, Dylan Fox,Adam Silvers, Dylan Fox,Ashley Flohe and BaileyAshley Flohe and BaileyGraber; and nieces andGraber; and nieces andnephews.nephews.

He left this earthly fleshHe left this earthly fleshand went to meet his maker and went to meet his maker greeted by his parents.greeted by his parents.

Funeral services wereFuneral services wereThursdayThursday, Jan. 2, in , Jan. 2, in the Law-the Law-son-Roessner Funeral Home,son-Roessner Funeral Home,

Defiance. Burial was in Ken-Defiance. Burial was in Ken-tucky in the Buell familytucky in the Buell familycemetery.cemetery.

Suggested memorials are toSuggested memorials are tothe family.the family.

Condolences may beCondolences may beshared at www.defiancefu-shared at www.defiancefu-neralhome.com.neralhome.com.

CHARLIE NEACECHARLIE NEACE1967-20131967-2013

ANTWERP – CharlieANTWERP – CharlieMack Neace, 46, of Antwerp,Mack Neace, 46, of Antwerp, passed  passed away away Tuesday, Tuesday, Dec.Dec.31 at Parkview Regional31 at Parkview RegionalMedical Center, Fort Wayne.Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

JERRY FOUSTJERRY FOUST1952-20141952-2014

CECIL – Jerry L. Foust,CECIL – Jerry L. Foust,age 61, died Thursday, Jan. 2age 61, died Thursday, Jan. 2at the Hospice of NW Ohio,at the Hospice of NW Ohio,Toledo.Toledo.

He was born July 4, 1952He was born July 4, 1952in Defiance County, the sonin Defiance County, the sonof Glenn B. and Ruth V.of Glenn B. and Ruth V.(Woodring) Foust. He was a(Woodring) Foust. He was amember of member of Cecil Pres-Cecil Pres- b b yy tt ee rr ii aa nnChurch. HeChurch. Hereceived hisreceived his bachel bachelor of or of science inscience ineducationeducationat Bowlingat BowlingGreen StateGreen StateUniversityUniversityin 1975 and his master of artsin 1975 and his master of artsin education from Defiancein education from DefianceCollege in 1994. Jerry was em-College in 1994. Jerry was em- ployed  ployed for for a a short short time time for for Fairview School, but spent theFairview School, but spent themajority of his employment for majority of his employment for  North Centra North Central School Systeml School Systemwhere he taught history, gov-where he taught history, gov-ernment and social studies.ernment and social studies.

He is survived by his mother,He is survived by his mother,Ruth V. Foust, rural Cecil; aRuth V. Foust, rural Cecil; a brother brother, , Marvin Marvin (Marga(Margaret)ret)Foust, Oregon, Ohio; a niece,Foust, Oregon, Ohio; a niece,Lisa (Steven) Dickens, Ore-Lisa (Steven) Dickens, Ore-gon; and a nephew, Michaelgon; and a nephew, Michael(Niki) Foust, Chula Vista,(Niki) Foust, Chula Vista,Calif.Calif.

He was preceded in death byHe was preceded in death byhis father.his father.

Funeral services will be con-Funeral services will be con-ducted at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 8ducted at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 8at Den Herder Funeral Home,at Den Herder Funeral Home,Paulding, with burial inPaulding, with burial inRochester Cemetery, Cecil.Rochester Cemetery, Cecil.Visitation will be one hour Visitation will be one hour 

 prio prior to r to servservicesices..In lieu of flowers, the In lieu of flowers, the familyfamily

requests donations made torequests donations made toHospice of NW Ohio.Hospice of NW Ohio.

Online condolences may beOnline condolences may besent to www.denherderfh.com.sent to www.denherderfh.com.

MARY ELLEN MORSEMARY ELLEN MORSE1936-20141936-2014

PAULDING – Mary EllenPAULDING – Mary EllenMorse, age 77, died Friday,Morse, age 77, died Friday,Jan. 3 at the Paulding CountyJan. 3 at the Paulding CountyHospital, Paulding.Hospital, Paulding.

She was born Nov. 29, 1936She was born Nov. 29, 1936in Brown Township, Pauldingin Brown Township, PauldingCounty, the daughter of County, the daughter of Clarence J. and Roxie A.Clarence J. and Roxie A.(Bosworth)(Bosworth)Potts. OnPotts. OnAug. 26,Aug. 26,1956, she1956, shem a r r i e dm a r r i e dGary M.Gary M.“ J a k e ”“ J a k e ”M o r s e ,M o r s e ,who sur-who sur-vives. Shevives. Sheretired in 1997 from Diehl’sretired in 1997 from Diehl’sInc. of Defiance after 30 Inc. of Defiance after 30 years.years.She was a member of theShe was a member of thePaulding VFW Post #587 Aux-Paulding VFW Post #587 Aux-iliary.iliary.

She is survived by her hus-She is survived by her hus- band,  band, Jake Jake Morse, Morse, PauldinPaulding;g;and nieces and nephews.and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in deathShe was preceded in death by her  by her parentparents; two s; two brothersbrothers,,Elton and Hazen; and two sis-Elton and Hazen; and two sis-ters, Fairy Kennedy and Joyters, Fairy Kennedy and JoyParson.Parson.

Funeral services will be con-Funeral services will be con-ducted 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan.ducted 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan.9 at Den Herder Funeral9 at Den Herder FuneralHome, Paulding. Burial willHome, Paulding. Burial willfollow in Paulding Memorialfollow in Paulding MemorialCemetery.Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2:30-8Visitation will be 2:30-8 p.m.  p.m. with with a a VFW VFW #587#587Ladies Auxiliary service atLadies Auxiliary service at7:30 p.m. today, Jan. 8 at the7:30 p.m. today, Jan. 8 at thefuneral home, and one hour funeral home, and one hour  prior to  prior to services services on Thuon Thursday.rsday.

In lieu of flowers, Jake re-In lieu of flowers, Jake re-quests donations made to thequests donations made to theAmerican Cancer Society.American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may beOnline condolences may besent to www.denherderfh.com.sent to www.denherderfh.com.

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The Amish CookThe Amish CookBy: Lovina EicherBy: Lovina Eicher

had to wait to frost them untilhad to wait to frost them untilthey were cooled off enough.they were cooled off enough.After the frosting was setAfter the frosting was setenough, I put them in Ziplocenough, I put them in Ziploc bags so  bags so they would be they would be readyreadyfor the children to take thisfor the children to take thismorning. Lovina and Kevinmorning. Lovina and Kevinwill take their teachers’ cin-will take their teachers’ cin-namon rolls to them tonight.namon rolls to them tonight.

Tonight is the elementaryTonight is the elementaryChristmas program at theChristmas program at theschool. We have only twoschool. We have only twochildren in it now. So hard tochildren in it now. So hard to believe  believe that that only only LovinaLovina(third grade) and Kevin (sec-(third grade) and Kevin (sec-ond grade) are in elementaryond grade) are in elementaryschool.school.

At first, all the older onesAt first, all the older oneswere in the program while allwere in the program while allthe younger ones sat with us.the younger ones sat with us. Now the older  Now the older ones are back ones are back with us in the audience whilewith us in the audience whilethe younger ones are in thethe younger ones are in the program. program.

On Sunday, Dec. 22, myOn Sunday, Dec. 22, myhusband Joe will celebrate hishusband Joe will celebrate his45th birthday. Another re-45th birthday. Another re-minder that we aren’t gettingminder that we aren’t gettingany younger.any younger.

We had some excited chil-We had some excited chil-dren this past week when wedren this past week when wewere dumped with somewere dumped with somesnow. Not sure how manysnow. Not sure how many

As I write this, Christmas isAs I write this, Christmas issix days away. I do not needsix days away. I do not needto look at the calendar toto look at the calendar toknow, as the children remindknow, as the children remindme every morning. Jesus isme every morning. Jesus isthe reason for the season. Letthe reason for the season. Letus rejoice on the day Christus rejoice on the day Christwas born. May each of your was born. May each of your holiday season be filled withholiday season be filled withall the joy and peace on earth.all the joy and peace on earth.

My husband will have off My husband will have off work after today until Jan. 2.work after today until Jan. 2.The school will give the chil-The school will give the chil-dren a two-week Christmasdren a two-week Christmasvacation. Daughter Elizabethvacation. Daughter Elizabethisn’t sure if she will get oneisn’t sure if she will get oneor two weeks off yet. Any-or two weeks off yet. Any-ways, it looks like the nextways, it looks like the nexttwo weeks will be lively heretwo weeks will be lively hereat the Eichers.at the Eichers.

Today is laundry day again.Today is laundry day again.I also have dough rising for I also have dough rising for  bread  bread and and cinnamon cinnamon rolls. rolls. IImade two batches of cinna-made two batches of cinna-mon rolls yesterday. The chil-mon rolls yesterday. The chil-dren want to give them todren want to give them totheir teachers for Christmas.their teachers for Christmas.Daughter Susan made all theDaughter Susan made all thefrosting for me for the rolls.frosting for me for the rolls.She is always the one I She is always the one I get toget todo that for me.do that for me.

The last rolls came out of The last rolls came out of the oven around 8-9 p.m. Sothe oven around 8-9 p.m. So

inches we had total but it wasinches we had total but it wasa beautiful sight to behold.a beautiful sight to behold.The children have spent allThe children have spent alltheir free time sledding downtheir free time sledding downthe hill in the hayfield.the hill in the hayfield.

Last night Kevin came inLast night Kevin came inwith some very cold toes. Iwith some very cold toes. Ithink he stayed outside a littlethink he stayed outside a littletoo long without coming in-too long without coming in-side to warm up. Our border side to warm up. Our border collie is always by Kevin’scollie is always by Kevin’sside and races him and theside and races him and thesled down the hill.sled down the hill.

During the holidays, mayDuring the holidays, maythere be peace on earth andthere be peace on earth andgoodwill to all.goodwill to all.

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Mix snacks in large bowl.Mix snacks in large bowl.Mix remaining ingredients to-Mix remaining ingredients to-gether and pour over snacks.gether and pour over snacks.Bake at 200° for 1 hour, stirringBake at 200° for 1 hour, stirringevery 15 minutes.every 15 minutes.

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Settlement of the MaumeeSettlement of the Maumee V Valley to be progalley to be prograram topicm topic

LIBERTY CENTER – TheLIBERTY CENTER – TheMaumee Valley Heritage Cor-Maumee Valley Heritage Cor-ridor announces that it willridor announces that it will present  present a a free free publpublic ic histohistoryry pro progragram, m, “Co“Cominming tg to o AmeAmericrica:a:The Immigration Story of theThe Immigration Story of theMaumee Valley,” at 7 p.m.Maumee Valley,” at 7 p.m.Monday, Jan. 13 at the Path-Monday, Jan. 13 at the Path-stone Migrant Education Center stone Migrant Education Center in Liberty Center.in Liberty Center.

Part of the Layers of HistoryPart of the Layers of History progr program am seriseries, es, this this specispecialal prese presentatntation ion focusfocuses es on on thethetremendous impact made on our tremendous impact made on our region by its people, from theregion by its people, from theearliest of times to earliest of times to today.today.

Presented by MVHC execu-Presented by MVHC execu-tive director Angie Quinn, thistive director Angie Quinn, thisfamily-friendly program will in-family-friendly program will in-clude stories of the earliest set-clude stories of the earliest set-tlers of the valley and also antlers of the valley and also anupdate on today’s newest resi-update on today’s newest resi-dents.dents.

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Stories will include those of Stories will include those of 

such people like early northwestsuch people like early northwestOhio settler Liwwät Böke, whoOhio settler Liwwät Böke, whowrote of her experiences as anwrote of her experiences as anearly settler during the 1830searly settler during the 1830sand 1840s: “Here in the forest,and 1840s: “Here in the forest,each man, woman and childeach man, woman and childmust know and always, in must know and always, in everyevery pla place, ce, eveevery ry day day be be awaaware re of of thethecircumstances concerning healthcircumstances concerning healthof both body and mind. For peo-of both body and mind. For peo- ple  ple and and anianimalmals s the the modmode e of of livliv--ing is not as in Europe; trivialing is not as in Europe; trivialhabits bring us peril…manyhabits bring us peril…manytravelers from Europe…aretravelers from Europe…areweak from their journey, haveweak from their journey, have

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The term “et al.” refers to and others; “etThe term “et al.” refers to and others; “et

vir.,” and husband; “et ux.,” and wife.vir.,” and husband; “et ux.,” and wife.

Citifinancial Servicing LLC, O’-Citifinancial Servicing LLC, O’-Fallon, Mo. vs. Rose M. ShepardFallon, Mo. vs. Rose M. Shepardand her unknown spouse if any,and her unknown spouse if any,Oakwood and Paulding CountyOakwood and Paulding CountyTreasurer, Paulding and Sarah J.Treasurer, Paulding and Sarah J.Mowery DDS Inc., Antwerp. Fore-Mowery DDS Inc., Antwerp. Fore-closures.closures.

PNC Bank N.A., Miamisburg vs.PNC Bank N.A., Miamisburg vs.Frank Emory Lyons, address un-Frank Emory Lyons, address un-available. Foreclosures.available. Foreclosures.Civil Docket ConcludedCivil Docket Concluded

Jennifer N. Fisher, Grover Hill vs.Jennifer N. Fisher, Grover Hill vs.Robert J. Fisher, Van Wert. DivorceRobert J. Fisher, Van Wert. Divorcegranted.granted.

Michele L. Yantiss, Paulding vs.Michele L. Yantiss, Paulding vs.Michael A. Yantiss, Paulding. Di-Michael A. Yantiss, Paulding. Di-vorce granted.vorce granted.

Jammie R. Gandy-Grubb, Pauld-Jammie R. Gandy-Grubb, Pauld-ing vs. John H. Grubb ing vs. John H. Grubb Jr., Paulding.Jr., Paulding.Divorce granted.Divorce granted.

Jessica A. Massengale, AntwerpJessica A. Massengale, Antwerpvs. Jeffrey A. Massengale II, Mont-vs. Jeffrey A. Massengale II, Mont-pelierpelier. Divorce . Divorce granted.granted.

Lisa A. Blankenship, Antwerp vs.Lisa A. Blankenship, Antwerp vs.Scot D. Blankenship, Paulding. Di-Scot D. Blankenship, Paulding. Di-vorce granted.vorce granted.

Shane A. Thomas, Oakwood vs.Shane A. Thomas, Oakwood vs.Christa L. Thomas, Oakwood. Di-Christa L. Thomas, Oakwood. Di-vorce granted.vorce granted.

Susan L. Peffley, Paulding vs.Susan L. Peffley, Paulding vs.Kenneth W. Peffley, Van Wert. Di-Kenneth W. Peffley, Van Wert. Di-vorce granted.vorce granted.

In the matter of: James R. Guelde,In the matter of: James R. Guelde,Paulding and Suzanne R. Guelde,Paulding and Suzanne R. Guelde,Paulding. Dissolution of marriagePaulding. Dissolution of marriagegranted.granted.

In the matter of: Norman R.In the matter of: Norman R.Thomas, Payne and Barbara J.Thomas, Payne and Barbara J.Thomas, Defiance. Dissolution of Thomas, Defiance. Dissolution of marriage dismissed.marriage dismissed.

The Huntington National Bank,The Huntington National Bank,Columbus vs. Bryan D. James andColumbus vs. Bryan D. James andhis unknown spouse his unknown spouse if any, Shelby,if any, Shelby,Mich. and Bridget K. Ruppert andMich. and Bridget K. Ruppert andher unknown spouse if any, Cecilher unknown spouse if any, Ceciland Paulding County Treasurer,and Paulding County Treasurer,Paulding. Foreclosures, dismissed.Paulding. Foreclosures, dismissed.

The Huntington National Bank,The Huntington National Bank,Columbus vs. Mark A. Marenberg,Columbus vs. Mark A. Marenberg,individually and as trustee of hisindividually and as trustee of his

revocable living trust, Antwerp andrevocable living trust, Antwerp andPaulding County Treasurer, Pauld-Paulding County Treasurer, Pauld-ing and The Huntington Nationaling and The Huntington NationalBank, Columbus. Foreclosures, dis-Bank, Columbus. Foreclosures, dis-missed without prejudice.missed without prejudice.

Fifth Third Mortgage Company,Fifth Third Mortgage Company,Cincinnati vs. Jason Cincinnati vs. Jason T. MacDonald,T. MacDonald,Paulding and Holly A. MacDonald,Paulding and Holly A. MacDonald,Paulding and Paulding CountyPaulding and Paulding CountyTreasurer, Paulding and Ohio De-Treasurer, Paulding and Ohio De- partment  partment of of Taxation, Taxation, Columbus.Columbus.Foreclosures, dismissed.Foreclosures, dismissed.

The Huntington National Bank,The Huntington National Bank,Columbus vs. Steve L. Lantow Sr.Columbus vs. Steve L. Lantow Sr.and his unknown spouse if and his unknown spouse if any, De-any, De-fiance and Rhonda L. Lantow,fiance and Rhonda L. Lantow,Paulding and Paulding CountyPaulding and Paulding CountyTreasurer, Paulding and Ohio De-Treasurer, Paulding and Ohio De- partment  partment of of Taxation, Taxation, ColumbusColumbusand unknown heirs, devisees, etc. of and unknown heirs, devisees, etc. of Rhonda L. Lantow, names and ad-Rhonda L. Lantow, names and ad-dresses unknown. Foreclosures,dresses unknown. Foreclosures,Sheriff’s sale confirmed and distri-Sheriff’s sale confirmed and distri- bution ordered. bution ordered.

CitimortgCitimortgage, Inc., age, Inc., O’Fallon, Mo.O’Fallon, Mo.vs. Gary B. English and his un-vs. Gary B. English and his un-known spouse if any, Paulding andknown spouse if any, Paulding andOhio Department of Job and FamilyOhio Department of Job and FamilyServices, Columbus and Ohio De-Services, Columbus and Ohio De- partment  partment of of Taxation, Taxation, ColumbusColumbusand Paulding County Treasurer,and Paulding County Treasurer,Paulding. Foreclosures, Sheriff’sPaulding. Foreclosures, Sheriff’ssale confirmed and distribution or-sale confirmed and distribution or-dered.dered.

Bank of America N.A., Simi Val-Bank of America N.A., Simi Val-ley, Calif. vs. Lynn P. Wells III andley, Calif. vs. Lynn P. Wells III andhis unknown spouse if any, Antwerphis unknown spouse if any, Antwerpand Rebecca L. Wells, Paulding.and Rebecca L. Wells, Paulding.Foreclosures, Sheriff’s sale con-Foreclosures, Sheriff’s sale con-firmed and distribution ordered.firmed and distribution ordered.

Bank of America N.A., FortBank of America N.A., FortWorth, Texas vs. Eric C. Hart,Worth, Texas vs. Eric C. Hart,Paulding and Jennifer L. Hart,Paulding and Jennifer L. Hart,Paulding and unknown tenant,Paulding and unknown tenant,Paulding and Paulding CountyPaulding and Paulding CountyTreasurer, Paulding and Ohio De-Treasurer, Paulding and Ohio De- partment  partment of of Taxation, Taxation, ColumbusColumbusand Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Com-and Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Com- pensation,  pensation, Columbus Columbus and and CapitalCapitalOne Bank, Glen Allen, Va. and OhioOne Bank, Glen Allen, Va. and OhioDepartment of Job and Family Serv-Department of Job and Family Serv-ices, Columbus and ices, Columbus and Equable AscentEquable AscentFinancial LLC, Columbus and U.S.Financial LLC, Columbus and U.S.

Department of Treasury, IRS,Department of Treasury, IRS,ToleToledo and U.S. do and U.S. Department of Jus-Department of Jus-tice, Washington, D.C. Foreclo-tice, Washington, D.C. Foreclo-sures, Sheriff’s sale confirmed andsures, Sheriff’s sale confirmed anddistribution ordered.distribution ordered.

Beneficial Financial I Inc., Bran-Beneficial Financial I Inc., Bran-don, Fla. vs. Marvin H. Taylor anddon, Fla. vs. Marvin H. Taylor andhis unknown spouse, Cecil andhis unknown spouse, Cecil andOhio Department of Taxation,Ohio Department of Taxation,Columbus and Paulding CountyColumbus and Paulding CountyTreasurerTreasurer, Paulding and , Paulding and Colleen C.Colleen C.Fulton, nka Taylor, Sherwood andFulton, nka Taylor, Sherwood andCarmen Taylor, Cecil. Foreclosures,Carmen Taylor, Cecil. Foreclosures,Sheriff’s sale confirmed and distri-Sheriff’s sale confirmed and distri- bution ordered. bution ordered.

Marvin Estle, Oakwood andMarvin Estle, Oakwood andJoyce Estle, Oakwood vs. LindaJoyce Estle, Oakwood vs. LindaYanna, Oakwood. Conversion, dis-Yanna, Oakwood. Conversion, dis-missed.missed.

Westfield Insurance Group, West-Westfield Insurance Group, West-field Center vs. Custom Agra Sys-field Center vs. Custom Agra Sys-tems Inc., Napoleon. Money only,tems Inc., Napoleon. Money only,dismissed with prejudice.dismissed with prejudice.

Green Tree Servicing LLC, St.Green Tree Servicing LLC, St.Paul, Minn. vs. Paul, Minn. vs. Michelle A. Estrada,Michelle A. Estrada,Oakwood and Gabriel Estrada, De-Oakwood and Gabriel Estrada, De-fiance. Replevin, dismissed.fiance. Replevin, dismissed.

Harbour Portfolio VI, LP, Irmo,Harbour Portfolio VI, LP, Irmo,S.C. vs. Wesley Bell, Antwerp andS.C. vs. Wesley Bell, Antwerp andChastity LaFountain, Antwerp. Can-Chastity LaFountain, Antwerp. Can-cellation of land contract, contractcellation of land contract, contractdeemed forfeited and null and void.deemed forfeited and null and void.

Allstate Insurance Company,Allstate Insurance Company,Roanoke, Va. vs. Ruthann A. SwarRoanoke, Va. vs. Ruthann A. Swary,y,Antwerp. Money only, judgmentAntwerp. Money only, judgmentgranted plaintiff in the sum of granted plaintiff in the sum of $10,438.55 plus interest.$10,438.55 plus interest.

Portfolio Recovery AssociatesPortfolio Recovery AssociatesLLC, Norfolk, Va. vs. Randy R.LLC, Norfolk, Va. vs. Randy R.Jones, Paulding. Money only, matter Jones, Paulding. Money only, matter stayed in stayed in bankruptcybankruptcy..Marriage LicensesMarriage Licenses

 None. None.Administration DocketAdministration Docket

 None. None.Criminal DocketCriminal Docket

Jason L. VanCleve, 32, of Jason L. VanCleve, 32, of Antwerp, was in court Dec. 30 for aAntwerp, was in court Dec. 30 for achange of plea to illegal manufac-change of plea to illegal manufac-ture of drugs (F1), illegal assemblyture of drugs (F1), illegal assemblyor possession of chemical for theor possession of chemical for themanufacture of drugs (F2) and en-manufacture of drugs (F2) and en-dangering children (F3). He entereddangering children (F3). He entered

a no contest plea to the first twoa no contest plea to the first twocharges after they were amended tocharges after they were amended toF2 and F3 complaints by deletingF2 and F3 complaints by deletingreferences to being “in the vicinityreferences to being “in the vicinityof juveniles.” The third charge wasof juveniles.” The third charge wasdismissed. He will be sentenced ondismissed. He will be sentenced onFeb. 10.Feb. 10.

Jonathan R. Bowman, 22, of De-Jonathan R. Bowman, 22, of De-fiance, had his community controlfiance, had his community controlsanctions recently revoked and wassanctions recently revoked and wassentenced to a nine-month statedsentenced to a nine-month stated prison term in  prison term in Ohio Department of Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections for Rehabilitation and Corrections for  breaking and  breaking and entering (F5). entering (F5). He re-He re-ceived 102 days credit for timeceived 102 days credit for timeserved and was ordered to pay costs.served and was ordered to pay costs.He had been sentenced to four yearsHe had been sentenced to four yearsof sanctions in of sanctions in SeptemberSeptember..

James M. Delarber, 31, of Conti-James M. Delarber, 31, of Conti-nental, was granted judicial releasenental, was granted judicial releaserecently on three counts of aggra-recently on three counts of aggra-vated vehicular assault (F3). The re-vated vehicular assault (F3). The re-mainder of his four-year sentencemainder of his four-year sentencewas suspended and he was commit-was suspended and he was commit-ted to the WORTH Center program.ted to the WORTH Center program.Conditions of the release includeConditions of the release includecomplying with drug and alcohol re-complying with drug and alcohol re-strictions, undergo substance abusestrictions, undergo substance abuseevaluation and treatment, submit toevaluation and treatment, submit torandom tests, actively seek employ-random tests, actively seek employ-ment, obtain valid driver’s licensement, obtain valid driver’s licenseand pay costs. His and pay costs. His original sentenceoriginal sentencewas handed down in December was handed down in December 2009.2009.

Brandon L. Saylor, 27, of ruralBrandon L. Saylor, 27, of ruralDefiance, has his sex offender reg-Defiance, has his sex offender reg-istration violation (F3) case resched-istration violation (F3) case resched-uled for trial on Jan. 28.uled for trial on Jan. 28.

Cassandra R. Crites, 30, of Pauld-Cassandra R. Crites, 30, of Pauld-ing, had her indictment for endan-ing, had her indictment for endan-gering children (F3) joined withgering children (F3) joined withthose of two other people for trial onthose of two other people for trial onFeb. 11. Arraignment was recentlyFeb. 11. Arraignment was recentlyheld at which time her bond was setheld at which time her bond was setat $75,000 with no privilege. Her at $75,000 with no privilege. Her court dates also include a Jan. 17court dates also include a Jan. 17 pretrial  pretrial conference. conference. She is She is to haveto haveno contact with co-defendantsno contact with co-defendantsJonathan Hornish and Joshua Smith.Jonathan Hornish and Joshua Smith.

Jonathan Hornish, 24, of Sher-Jonathan Hornish, 24, of Sher-wood, had his indictment allegingwood, had his indictment alleging possession  possession of of heroin heroin (F5) (F5) joinedjoinedwith two with two other people’s indictmentsother people’s indictments

for trial on Feb. 11. He is being heldfor trial on Feb. 11. He is being heldon $25,000 bond with no privilege.on $25,000 bond with no privilege.His pretrial conference is Jan. 17.His pretrial conference is Jan. 17.

Melissa J. Klender, 30, of Melissa J. Klender, 30, of Antwerp, was arraigned for perjuryAntwerp, was arraigned for perjury(F3) and she entered a not guilty(F3) and she entered a not guilty plea. She was set  plea. She was set for a Jan. 27 for a Jan. 27 pre-pre-trial conference and a March 11 jurytrial conference and a March 11 jurytrial. She waived extradition andtrial. She waived extradition andwas released on her own recogni-was released on her own recogni-zance on the conditions of no ar-zance on the conditions of no ar-rests. The Court also ordered that arests. The Court also ordered that athumb drive copy of her testimonythumb drive copy of her testimony be delivered  be delivered to the to the prosecuting prosecuting at-at-torney’s office.torney’s office.

Bobby J. Risner, 50, of Dupont,Bobby J. Risner, 50, of Dupont,entered a not guilty plea to posses-entered a not guilty plea to posses-sion of drugs (F5) at a recent ar-sion of drugs (F5) at a recent ar-raignment. He was scheduled for araignment. He was scheduled for aJan. 31 pretrial conference and aJan. 31 pretrial conference and aMarch 25 jury trial. He was releasedMarch 25 jury trial. He was releasedon an OR bond following his waiv-on an OR bond following his waiv-ing extradition. Conditions of his re-ing extradition. Conditions of his re-lease include no arrests andlease include no arrests andcompliance with drug and alcoholcompliance with drug and alcoholrestrictions.restrictions.

Joyce E. Carlisle, 35, of Paulding,Joyce E. Carlisle, 35, of Paulding,was arraigned on theft (F5) was arraigned on theft (F5) charges.charges.She waived extradition and was re-She waived extradition and was re-leased on her own recognizance onleased on her own recognizance onthe conditions of no arrests and nothe conditions of no arrests and nocontact with her alleged victim. Her contact with her alleged victim. Her court dates were scheduled for acourt dates were scheduled for aJan. 27 pretrial conference and aJan. 27 pretrial conference and aMarch 25 jury trial.March 25 jury trial.

Matthew H. Scott, 41, of DefianceMatthew H. Scott, 41, of Defiancewas arraigned for theft (F5). At thatwas arraigned for theft (F5). At thattime he entered a not guilty plea,time he entered a not guilty plea,waived extradition and was releasedwaived extradition and was releasedon an OR bond. Conditions of theon an OR bond. Conditions of the bond  bond included included no no arrests arrests and and nonocontact with his alleged victim. Hiscontact with his alleged victim. Hiscourt dates are a Jan. 27 pretrialcourt dates are a Jan. 27 pretrialconference and a March 25 juryconference and a March 25 jurytrial.trial.

Lisa D. Dull, Lisa D. Dull, 50, of Van W50, of Van Wert, wasert, wasreleasedreleased on an OR bond afteon an OR bond after waivingr waivingextradition at arraignment for her pos-extradition at arraignment for her pos-session of drugs (F5) indictment. Shesession of drugs (F5) indictment. Shewas set up for a Jan. 31 pretrial con-was set up for a Jan. 31 pretrial con-ference. Conditions of her bond in-ference. Conditions of her bond in-clude no arrests and compliance withclude no arrests and compliance withdrug and alcohol restrictions.drug and alcohol restrictions.

ACCIDENTS:ACCIDENTS: None. None.

INCIDENTS:INCIDENTS:Thursday, Dec. 26Thursday, Dec. 26

5:12 p.m. Deputies re-5:12 p.m. Deputies re-sponded to a domestic com-sponded to a domestic com- plaint  plaint on on Road Road 151 151 ininJackson Township.Jackson Township.

6:47 p.m. Craig Burris was6:47 p.m. Craig Burris wasarrested.arrested.

6:51 p.m. Brenda Dennison6:51 p.m. Brenda Dennisonwas arrested.was arrested.

7:22 p.m. A car/deer 7:22 p.m. A car/deer mishap on Road 71 in Pauld-mishap on Road 71 in Pauld-ing Township was docu-ing Township was docu-mented.mented.

9 p.m. Theft from a vehi-9 p.m. Theft from a vehi-cles was investigated in Scott.cles was investigated in Scott.

10:09 p.m. Deputies han-10:09 p.m. Deputies han-dled a car/deer collision ondled a car/deer collision onOhio 66 in Ohio 66 in Brown Township.Brown Township.Friday, Dec. 27Friday, Dec. 27

6:51 a.m. An alarm6:51 a.m. An alarmsounded at Wayne Trace Highsounded at Wayne Trace HighSchool.School.

9:24 a.m. A Crane Town-9:24 a.m. A Crane Town-ship resident of Road 109 toldship resident of Road 109 tolddeputies he received a threat-deputies he received a threat-ening letter from hunters.ening letter from hunters.

9:27 a.m. Dog complaint9:27 a.m. Dog complaintwas handled on Road 180 inwas handled on Road 180 inCrane Township.Crane Township.

1:10 p.m. An Emerald1:10 p.m. An EmeraldTownship resident of RoadTownship resident of Road232 called in a dog com-232 called in a dog com- plaint. plaint.

4:38 p.m. A dog complaint4:38 p.m. A dog complaintwas lodged from North Laurawas lodged from North LauraStreet in Payne.Street in Payne.

5:36 p.m. Deputies arrested5:36 p.m. Deputies arrestedDaniel Finch.Daniel Finch.

6:22 p.m. A car/deer acci-6:22 p.m. A car/deer acci-

dent on Ohio 613 in Bentondent on Ohio 613 in BentonTownship was documented.Township was documented.

9:01 p.m. Two deputies and9:01 p.m. Two deputies andthe sheriff were on the scenethe sheriff were on the sceneof an accident on Road 8 inof an accident on Road 8 inEmerald Township. TwoEmerald Township. TwoPaulding fire units and thePaulding fire units and theEMS also assisted. An EMSEMS also assisted. An EMSrun was made by Delawarerun was made by DelawareTownship.Township.

9:18 p.m. A car/deer crash9:18 p.m. A car/deer crashon Ohio 49 in Harrisonon Ohio 49 in HarrisonTownship was documented.Township was documented.Saturday, Dec. 28Saturday, Dec. 28

8:21 a.m. Deputies handled8:21 a.m. Deputies handleda slide-off accident due toa slide-off accident due to black ice on  black ice on Road 115 southRoad 115 southof Road 180 in Emeraldof Road 180 in EmeraldTownship.Township.

8:53 a.m. A second acci-8:53 a.m. A second acci-dent on the black ice occurreddent on the black ice occurredon Road 115 when a secondon Road 115 when a secondvehicle slid off the road intovehicle slid off the road intothe first vehicle.the first vehicle.

10:21 a.m. A trailer was10:21 a.m. A trailer wasransacked on Road 10 inransacked on Road 10 inAuglaize Township.Auglaize Township.

1:44 p.m. Three Antwerp1:44 p.m. Three Antwerpfire units and two fromfire units and two fromCecil/Crane Township foughtCecil/Crane Township foughta shed/barn fire on Road 192a shed/barn fire on Road 192in Carryall Township for upin Carryall Township for upto 2-1/2 hours. Antwerp EMSto 2-1/2 hours. Antwerp EMSwas also on the scene.was also on the scene.

2:48 p.m. Deputies re-2:48 p.m. Deputies re-sponded to a commercial bur-sponded to a commercial bur-glary alarm on Road 140 inglary alarm on Road 140 inBrown Township.Brown Township.

3:29 p.m. An Auglaize3:29 p.m. An AuglaizeTownship resident of RoadTownship resident of Road1037 reported their mailbox1037 reported their mailboxhad been shot.had been shot.

3:42 p.m. Dog complaint3:42 p.m. Dog complaintwas registered from Roadwas registered from Road176 in Crane Township.176 in Crane Township.

5:22 p.m. Vandalism to a5:22 p.m. Vandalism to ahouse in Oakwood was inves-house in Oakwood was inves-tigated.tigated.

6:33 p.m. Deputies docu-6:33 p.m. Deputies docu-mented an accident on U.S.mented an accident on U.S.127 in 127 in Emerald Township.Emerald Township.Sunday, Dec. 29Sunday, Dec. 29

1:36 a.m. Domestic situa-1:36 a.m. Domestic situa-tion was handled on Carryalltion was handled on CarryallTownship’s Road 7.Township’s Road 7.

6:19 a.m. Deputies re-6:19 a.m. Deputies re-sponded to a domestic distur-sponded to a domestic distur- bance  bance on on Ohio Ohio 114 114 ininWashington Township.Washington Township.

8:58 a.m. An attempted8:58 a.m. An attempted break-in  break-in in in Grover Grover Hill Hill waswasinvestigated.investigated.

11:06 a.m. Domestic prob-11:06 a.m. Domestic prob-lems were looked into inlems were looked into inHaviland.Haviland.

3:07 p.m. Antwerp EMS3:07 p.m. Antwerp EMSand two fire units respondedand two fire units respondedto a motor vehicle collisionto a motor vehicle collisionon Ohio 49 on Ohio 49 in Carryall Town-in Carryall Town-ship. One subject was trans-ship. One subject was trans- ported from  ported from the scene the scene by air by air ambulance. Three deputiesambulance. Three deputiesassisted at the scene. No fur-assisted at the scene. No fur-ther information was avail-ther information was avail-able.able.

3:44 p.m. A male subject3:44 p.m. A male subjectwas seen at the intersection of was seen at the intersection of Road 170 and 163 inRoad 170 and 163 inAuglaize Township soliciting.Auglaize Township soliciting.

7:44 p.m. Suspicious activ-7:44 p.m. Suspicious activ-

ity around a house on Roadity around a house on Road122 in Brown Township was122 in Brown Township wasinvestigated.investigated.

10:58 p.m. An ongoing do-10:58 p.m. An ongoing do-mestic situation was dealtmestic situation was dealtwith on Road 1039 inwith on Road 1039 inAuglaize Township.Auglaize Township.Monday, Dec. 30Monday, Dec. 30

5:23 a.m. Keys were re-5:23 a.m. Keys were re- ported  ported missing missing from a from a vehiclevehicleon Road 148 in Brown Town-on Road 148 in Brown Town-ship.ship.

7:33 a.m. Theft of money7:33 a.m. Theft of moneyfrom an office in Grover Hillfrom an office in Grover Hillwas investigated.was investigated.

9:34 a.m. A search warrant9:34 a.m. A search warrantwas executed in Scott.was executed in Scott.

2:37 p.m. Deputies arrested2:37 p.m. Deputies arresteda subject at the County Court.a subject at the County Court.

4:53 p.m. Dog complaint4:53 p.m. Dog complaintcame in from Riverviewcame in from RiverviewDrive in Payne.Drive in Payne.

5:03 p.m. A car/deer crash5:03 p.m. A car/deer crashon Ohio 613 east of Melroseon Ohio 613 east of Melrosein Brown Township was doc-in Brown Township was doc-umented.umented.

7:43 p.m. Deputies were7:43 p.m. Deputies werecalled to a domestic disputecalled to a domestic disputein Melrose.in Melrose.Tuesday, Dec. 31Tuesday, Dec. 31

12:55 a.m. A motor vehicle12:55 a.m. A motor vehicleaccident on Road 115 southaccident on Road 115 southof Ohio 111 in Emeraldof Ohio 111 in EmeraldTownshiTownship was p was handled.handled.

7:35 a.m. Theft of money7:35 a.m. Theft of moneyfrom an office on Ohio 613 infrom an office on Ohio 613 inJackson Township is under Jackson Township is under investigation.investigation.

8:09 a.m. An office in Hav-8:09 a.m. An office in Hav-iland was broken into.iland was broken into.

9:29 a.m. Dog complaint9:29 a.m. Dog complaintwas lodged from Flatrock was lodged from Flatrock Drive in Paulding.Drive in Paulding.

12:44 p.m. Threats were12:44 p.m. Threats weremade to a Haviland resident.made to a Haviland resident.

12:44 p.m. A Brown Town-12:44 p.m. A Brown Town-ship resident of Road 138 re-ship resident of Road 138 re- ported a dog complain ported a dog complaint.t.

1:45 p.m. Deputies assisted1:45 p.m. Deputies assistedanother department by at-another department by at-tempting to locate a vehicletempting to locate a vehicleon Road 151 in Jacksonon Road 151 in JacksonTownship.Township.

3:49 p.m. Suspicious activ-3:49 p.m. Suspicious activ-ity was reported in Melrose.ity was reported in Melrose.

4:16 p.m. A break-in was4:16 p.m. A break-in wasinvestigated in Melrose.investigated in Melrose.Wednesday, Jan. 1Wednesday, Jan. 1

1:32 a.m. Unwanted person1:32 a.m. Unwanted personcomplaint was handled incomplaint was handled inGrover Hill.Grover Hill.

2:58 a.m. Report of a Ford2:58 a.m. Report of a FordF-150 pickup on its side onF-150 pickup on its side onRoad 138 east of Ohio 637Road 138 east of Ohio 637was relayed to Ohio Statewas relayed to Ohio StateHighway Patrol. No further Highway Patrol. No further information was available.information was available.

4:32 a.m. Theft of money4:32 a.m. Theft of moneyfrom a home in Antwerp andfrom a home in Antwerp anda break-in was reported.a break-in was reported.

10:04 a.m. Commercial10:04 a.m. Commercial burglar  burglar alarm alarm sounded sounded ononRoad 140 in Brown Town-Road 140 in Brown Town-ship.ship.

2:43 p.m. Telephone ha-2:43 p.m. Telephone ha-rassment complaint wasrassment complaint was

lodged from Road 156 inlodged from Road 156 inJackson Township.Jackson Township.

3:37 p.m. Trespassing was3:37 p.m. Trespassing wasreported from Road 171 inreported from Road 171 inBrown Township.Brown Township.

6:33 p.m. Van Wert Police6:33 p.m. Van Wert PoliceDepartment advised of an al-Department advised of an al-leged rape in the leged rape in the county.county.Thursday, Jan. 2Thursday, Jan. 2

7:34 a.m. Two-vehicle7:34 a.m. Two-vehiclecrash on Ohio 500 by Pauld-crash on Ohio 500 by Pauld-ing County Hospital was doc-ing County Hospital was doc-umented. No further umented. No further information was available.information was available.

8:48 a.m. Trespassing com-8:48 a.m. Trespassing com- plaint  plaint was was reported reported fromfromRoad 163 Road 163 in Auglaize Town-in Auglaize Town-ship.ship.

11:08 a.m. Slide-off 11:08 a.m. Slide-off mishap on Ohio 66 north of mishap on Ohio 66 north of Arthur was handled.Arthur was handled.

11:17 a.m. Dog complaint11:17 a.m. Dog complaintwas registered from Roadwas registered from Road108 in Brown 108 in Brown TownshiTownship.p.

4:32 p.m. Deputies were4:32 p.m. Deputies werenotified of a dog attack onnotified of a dog attack onOhio 613 in Brown Town-Ohio 613 in Brown Town-ship.ship.Friday, Jan. 3Friday, Jan. 3

6:41 a.m. Strong smell of 6:41 a.m. Strong smell of gas was reported from Roadgas was reported from Road1048 in Auglaize Township.1048 in Auglaize Township.One Auglaize Township fireOne Auglaize Township fireunit responded for less than anunit responded for less than anhour.hour.

10:21 a.m. A South Maple10:21 a.m. A South MapleStreet resident of BentonStreet resident of BentonTownship reported a dog issue.Township reported a dog issue.

ACCIDENT REPORTSACCIDENT REPORTS None. None.

INCIDENT REPORTSINCIDENT REPORTSThursday, Dec. 26Thursday, Dec. 26

9:52 a.m. Report was made of a bro-9:52 a.m. Report was made of a bro-ken window and raised screen at a homeken window and raised screen at a homeon North Williams Street. It did not ap-on North Williams Street. It did not ap- pear entry had been ga pear entry had been gained.ined.Friday, Dec. 27Friday, Dec. 27

7:32 p.m. Neighbor problems 7:32 p.m. Neighbor problems on Weston WestHarrison Street were investigated. TheHarrison Street were investigated. Thecomplaint was loud noises.complaint was loud noises.

9:03 p.m. Family disturbance was han-9:03 p.m. Family disturbance was han-dled on North Williams Street.dled on North Williams Street.

9:32 p.m. Police were called to West9:32 p.m. Police were called to WestHarrison Street where an elderly manHarrison Street where an elderly manhad come to the door asking for helphad come to the door asking for helpthen left.then left.

10:45 p.m. A suspicious person was10:45 p.m. A suspicious person wasseen walking down the middle of Westseen walking down the middle of WestPerry Street yelling and cursing. ThePerry Street yelling and cursing. Thesubject was gone when officers arrived.subject was gone when officers arrived.Saturday, Dec. 28Saturday, Dec. 28

12:48 a.m. Officers looked into a12:48 a.m. Officers looked into aneighbor complaint about loud music.neighbor complaint about loud music.

 Noon. P Noon. Paulding County aulding County Hospital ER Hospital ER requested an officer for a dog bite pa-requested an officer for a dog bite pa-tient, a boy who had been bitten in thetient, a boy who had been bitten in theface.face.

7:17 p.m. An East Perry Street resident7:17 p.m. An East Perry Street residenttold officers someone had been bangingtold officers someone had been bangingon their doors and windows. They wereon their doors and windows. They wereunable to locate anyone outside theunable to locate anyone outside the

home.home.Sunday, Dec. 29Sunday, Dec. 29

2 a.m. While patrolling, an officer ob-2 a.m. While patrolling, an officer ob-served a vehicle being operated with noserved a vehicle being operated with nolights on. He initiated a traffic stop andlights on. He initiated a traffic stop andthe matter was turned over to the Ohiothe matter was turned over to the OhioState Highway Patrol. Melissa RooksState Highway Patrol. Melissa Rookswas cited for OMVI and transported towas cited for OMVI and transported tothe police department where a BAC testthe police department where a BAC testwas performed.was performed.

5:37 a.m. Suspicious activity was re-5:37 a.m. Suspicious activity was re- ported on  ported on East Perry East Perry Street where Street where win-win-dows were being knocked on again.dows were being knocked on again.Officers found no one there.Officers found no one there.Monday, Dec. 30Monday, Dec. 30

10:45 p.m. Report of threats by text10:45 p.m. Report of threats by textcame in from Johnson Road.came in from Johnson Road.Tuesday, Dec. 31Tuesday, Dec. 31

10:04 a.m. Again threats by text were10:04 a.m. Again threats by text werereported from Johnson Road.reported from Johnson Road.

7 p.m. A dog complaint was handled7 p.m. A dog complaint was handledon North Dix Street.on North Dix Street.

10:10 p.m. Loud music was reported10:10 p.m. Loud music was reportedat a West Wayne Street location.at a West Wayne Street location.

11:15 p.m. Officers handled an un-11:15 p.m. Officers handled an un-wanted person complaint on North Mainwanted person complaint on North MainStreet where two subjects were told toStreet where two subjects were told toavoid contact with one another.avoid contact with one another.Wednesday, Jan. 1Wednesday, Jan. 1

3:05 a.m. Assistance was provided to3:05 a.m. Assistance was provided tothe sheriff’s office by watching a loca-the sheriff’s office by watching a loca-tion for a subject to arrive. It was discov-tion for a subject to arrive. It was discov-ered that the subject had moved.ered that the subject had moved.

Thursday, Jan. 2Thursday, Jan. 25:50 p.m. A juvenile complaint was5:50 p.m. A juvenile complaint was

handled on Hoover Ave.handled on Hoover Ave.6:49 p.m. A slide-off at the curve 6:49 p.m. A slide-off at the curve near near 

Garfield Avenue and Miller ParkwayGarfield Avenue and Miller ParkwayDrive was documented.Drive was documented.

7:30 p.m. Threats by text were again7:30 p.m. Threats by text were againreported from Johnson Road.reported from Johnson Road.Friday, Jan. 3Friday, Jan. 3

7:22 a.m. Officers were told they7:22 a.m. Officers were told theycould disregard an alarm from an Eastcould disregard an alarm from an EastPerry Street business.Perry Street business.

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In My Opinion In My Opinion 

Quality of life isQuality of life isan assignment an assignment 

By Kim K. SuttonBy Kim K. Sutton“Quality of Life” is a term that can “Quality of Life” is a term that can sometimes be confusedsometimes be confused

with the concept of “Standard of Living.” Quality of life in-with the concept of “Standard of Living.” Quality of life in-dicators include not only wealth, dicators include not only wealth, employment, clean air andemployment, clean air andclear water, but also human traits, such as a small-town at-clear water, but also human traits, such as a small-town at-mosphere, a strong sense mosphere, a strong sense of community, and family orienta-of community, and family orienta-tion. The word “neighborly” fits tion. The word “neighborly” fits nicelynicely..

Talk about economic development, and the future usuallyTalk about economic development, and the future usuallyincludes a discussion of quality of life issues includes a discussion of quality of life issues – especially– especiallywhen the focus is on when the focus is on what the county will or won’t do what the county will or won’t do to at-to at-tract new business. No one Itract new business. No one Iknow suggests that chasingknow suggests that chasingsmokestacks is essential tosmokestacks is essential toeconomic development.economic development.

When people talk about theWhen people talk about thecounty’s future, what youcounty’s future, what youhear is what the majority of hear is what the majority of residents of small communi-residents of small communi-ties across the nation say – ties across the nation say – “We’d like to keep it about the same, maybe a little larger,“We’d like to keep it about the same, maybe a little larger,more economic diversity.” (Tmore economic diversity.” (Taken from a aken from a survey done by survey done by thetheHeartland Center of Leadership Development.)Heartland Center of Leadership Development.)

A successful rural community needs to know its assets andA successful rural community needs to know its assets andknow how to emphasize its uniqueness. Our know how to emphasize its uniqueness. Our people are con-people are con-servative and independent, products of a frontier heritage, noservative and independent, products of a frontier heritage, nodoubt. Our county offers quality employees, low crime rate,doubt. Our county offers quality employees, low crime rate,lower overhead, great schools, excellent health care lower overhead, great schools, excellent health care facilities,facilities,recreational opportunities, and life, in general, is recreational opportunities, and life, in general, is slower-slower- paced where famil paced where family and community come y and community come first. “Comfort-first. “Comfort-able living” may be the appropriate slogan.able living” may be the appropriate slogan.

Successful rural communities are often showplaces of Successful rural communities are often showplaces of  pride and attenti pride and attention, with neatly trimmon, with neatly trimmed yards, public gar-ed yards, public gar-dens and well kept parks. Pride also shows up in other ways,dens and well kept parks. Pride also shows up in other ways,especially in community festivals and events that give resi-especially in community festivals and events that give resi-dents the chance to dents the chance to celebrate their communitycelebrate their community, its history , its history andandheritage. These factors are more important than size or loca-heritage. These factors are more important than size or loca-tion, which we can do nothing about. These successful townstion, which we can do nothing about. These successful townsare surviving because they know the future of the are surviving because they know the future of the communitycommunityis in the hands of is in the hands of the people who live there and they marketthe people who live there and they marketit.it.

Making a hometown a good place to Making a hometown a good place to live for a long time tolive for a long time tocome is a come is a pro-active assignment.pro-active assignment.

 Kim S Kim Sutton utton is is a gua guest cest columnist olumnist for for the Pauthe Paulding lding CountyCounty Progre Progress.ss.

The opinions stated are those of the writer, and do not nec-The opinions stated are those of the writer, and do not nec-essarily reflect that of the newspaper.essarily reflect that of the newspaper.

County Court County Court 

Property Transfers Property Transfers 

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Paulding Village Coun-Paulding Village Coun-cil passed ordinancecil passed ordinance1468-13 on December 1468-13 on December 30, 2013, to increase30, 2013, to increasethe village income taxthe village income taxfrom 0.5% to 1.0%.from 0.5% to 1.0%.This increase takesThis increase takeseffect January 1, 2014.effect January 1, 2014.

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 Weather re Weather reportport weekly summary as recorded at Paulding Village’s water treatment plant weekly summary as recorded at Paulding Village’s water treatment plant 

Observations recorded for the 24 hours ending at 7:30 a.m. on the morning of:Observations recorded for the 24 hours ending at 7:30 a.m. on the morning of:

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 Jan. 1 Jan. 1 1818 1313 0.02”0.02” 0.3”0.3” 1”1”

 Jan. 2 Jan. 2 2020 1313 0.28”0.28” 2.4”2.4” 3”3”

 Jan. 3 Jan. 3 1515 -6-6 0.10”0.10” 0.8”0.8” 4”4”

 Jan. 4 Jan. 4 1515 -9-9 -0--0- -0--0- 3”3”

 Jan. 5 Jan. 5 3333 1414 -0--0- -0--0- 3”3”

 Jan. 6 Jan. 6 3434 -8-8 0.80”0.80” 9.0”9.0” 12”12”

The term “et al.” refers to and oth-The term “et al.” refers to and oth-ers; “et vir.,” and husband; “et ux.,”ers; “et vir.,” and husband; “et ux.,”and wifeand wife..

Auglaize Auglaize TTownshipownshipFrancis A. Berger, dec. toFrancis A. Berger, dec. to

Eric D. Berger, et al.; Sec. 25,Eric D. Berger, et al.; Sec. 25,40 acres. Affidavit.40 acres. Affidavit.Brown TownshipBrown Township

Carol C. Recker, trustee, dec.Carol C. Recker, trustee, dec.to Christopher L. Recker; partto Christopher L. Recker; partLot 2, 5.78 acres and Lot 8,Lot 2, 5.78 acres and Lot 8,Coder Parcels, 1.36 acres. Fi-Coder Parcels, 1.36 acres. Fi-duciary deed.duciary deed.

Christopher L. Recker toChristopher L. Recker toChristopher L. Recker, trustee;Christopher L. Recker, trustee;part Lot 2, 5.78 acres and Lotpart Lot 2, 5.78 acres and Lot8, Coder Parcels, 1.36 acres.8, Coder Parcels, 1.36 acres.Warranty deed.Warranty deed.

William A. Steinem toWilliam A. Steinem toStephen L. and Paula S.Stephen L. and Paula S.Schoepflin; Lot 17, Charloe,Schoepflin; Lot 17, Charloe,0.306 acre. Quit claim deed.0.306 acre. Quit claim deed.

Robert Leon Brown Jr. andRobert Leon Brown Jr. andRainell Koenn, trustees toRainell Koenn, trustees to

Mark A. and Luke A. Spangler;Mark A. and Luke A. Spangler;Sec. 1, 13.695 acres. WarrantySec. 1, 13.695 acres. Warrantydeed.deed.

Robert Leon Brown Jr. andRobert Leon Brown Jr. andRainell Koenn, trustees toRainell Koenn, trustees toJoshua Joe and Kimberly S.Joshua Joe and Kimberly S.Grimes; Sec. 1, 21.704 acres.Grimes; Sec. 1, 21.704 acres.Warranty deed.Warranty deed.

Robert Leon Brown Jr. andRobert Leon Brown Jr. andRainell Koenn, trustees to LarryRainell Koenn, trustees to LarryE. and Diana L. Brown; Sec. 1,E. and Diana L. Brown; Sec. 1,10.125 acres. Warranty deed.10.125 acres. Warranty deed.

Robert Leon Brown Jr. andRobert Leon Brown Jr. andRainell Koenn, trustees toRainell Koenn, trustees toJoseph L. and Alana R.Joseph L. and Alana R.Essex; Sec. 1, 12.392 acres.Essex; Sec. 1, 12.392 acres.Warranty deed.Warranty deed.Carryall TownshipCarryall Township

Stacy Laker to James M.Stacy Laker to James M.Hertel; Sec. 14, 5.001 acres.Hertel; Sec. 14, 5.001 acres.Warranty deed.Warranty deed.Emerald TownshipEmerald Township

Francis A. Berger, dec. toFrancis A. Berger, dec. to

Civil Docket:Civil Docket:Credit Adjustments Inc., Defiance vs.Credit Adjustments Inc., Defiance vs.

Kalli J. Brigle, Defiance. Small claims,Kalli J. Brigle, Defiance. Small claims,satisfied.satisfied.

Deloris Whirrett, Paulding vs. BrettDeloris Whirrett, Paulding vs. BrettElectric Ltd., Oakwood. Small claims,Electric Ltd., Oakwood. Small claims, judgment for the plaintiff in  judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of the sum of $200.$200.

Citibank, Sioux Falls, S.D. vs. Citibank, Sioux Falls, S.D. vs. PamelaPamelaK. Porter, aka Hatfield, Grover Hill.K. Porter, aka Hatfield, Grover Hill.Other action, judgment for the plaintiff Other action, judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $11,597.05.in the sum of $11,597.05.Criminal Docket:Criminal Docket:

Lori L. Sidwell, Haviland, disorderlyLori L. Sidwell, Haviland, disorderlyconduct; $125 fine, $170 costs, pay allconduct; $125 fine, $170 costs, pay all by May  by May 30 or 30 or matter matter turned turned in for in for collec-collec-tions.tions.

 Nathan  Nathan J. J. WoodbyWoodby, , Cecil, Cecil, huntinghuntingwithout permission; $83 fine, $77 costs,without permission; $83 fine, $77 costs, pay all  pay all by April 30; by April 30; deer is deer is forfeited toforfeited toOhio Department of Natural Resources.Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

 Nathan J. Woodby Nathan J. Woodby, Cecil, false infor-, Cecil, false infor-mation; $83 fine, $77 costs, pay all bymation; $83 fine, $77 costs, pay all byApril 30 or matter turned in for collec-April 30 or matter turned in for collec-tions; deer forfeited to ODNR.tions; deer forfeited to ODNR.

Christina S. Dunderman, Antwerp,Christina S. Dunderman, Antwerp,theft; $200 fine, $176 costs, paytheft; $200 fine, $176 costs, pay$1,681.40 restitution; probation ordered,$1,681.40 restitution; probation ordered,20 hours community service, complete20 hours community service, complete“Thinking for a Change” program, shall“Thinking for a Change” program, shallnot consume alcohol.not consume alcohol.

Emily Foltz, Paulding, assault; $200Emily Foltz, Paulding, assault; $200fine, $145 costs, one day jail and 179fine, $145 costs, one day jail and 179suspended; repay appointed counselsuspended; repay appointed counselfees, 25 hours community service, pro-fees, 25 hours community service, pro- bation ordered,  bation ordered, no contact no contact with victim,with victim,complete “Thinking for a Change” pro-complete “Thinking for a Change” pro-gram, shall not consume gram, shall not consume alcohol.alcohol.

Austin Steve Bortel, Paulding, confineAustin Steve Bortel, Paulding, confinedog; $15 fine, $87 costs.dog; $15 fine, $87 costs.Traffic Docket:Traffic Docket:

James Milton McManus, Antwerp,James Milton McManus, Antwerp,driving under FRA suspension; dis-driving under FRA suspension; dis-missed at State’s request with $122.92missed at State’s request with $122.92costs to be paid by March 28 or matter costs to be paid by March 28 or matter will be turned in for collections.will be turned in for collections.

Yolanda R. Twyman, Cincinnati, fail-Yolanda R. Twyman, Cincinnati, fail-

ure to control; $68 fine, pay by Jan. 31ure to control; $68 fine, pay by Jan. 31or matter turned in for collections.or matter turned in for collections.

Yolanda R. Twyman, Cincinnati, driv-Yolanda R. Twyman, Cincinnati, driv-ing under suspension/ child support; $25ing under suspension/ child support; $25fine, $87 costs, pay all by Jan. 31 or mat-fine, $87 costs, pay all by Jan. 31 or mat-ter turned in for collections.ter turned in for collections.

Margo Ezio Delpizzo, BloomfieldMargo Ezio Delpizzo, BloomfieldHills, Mich., 84/65 speed; $43 fine, $82Hills, Mich., 84/65 speed; $43 fine, $82costs.costs.

Hope A. Schmeling, Fort Wayne,Hope A. Schmeling, Fort Wayne,82/65 speed; $43 fine, $82 costs.82/65 speed; $43 fine, $82 costs.

John Robert McGinnis, Convoy, seatJohn Robert McGinnis, Convoy, seat belt; $30 fine, $55 costs. belt; $30 fine, $55 costs.

Jack L. Lewis, Haviland, fictitiousJack L. Lewis, Haviland, fictitiousregistration; dismissed.registration; dismissed.

Jack L. Lewis, Haviland, 70/55 speed;Jack L. Lewis, Haviland, 70/55 speed;$50 fine, $109 costs, pay within 30 days.$50 fine, $109 costs, pay within 30 days.

James Edward Duncan, Fort Wayne,James Edward Duncan, Fort Wayne,77/65 speed; $33 fine, $85 costs.77/65 speed; $33 fine, $85 costs.

Jason Scott Duncan, Fort Wayne,Jason Scott Duncan, Fort Wayne,83/65 speed; $43 fine, $85 costs.83/65 speed; $43 fine, $85 costs.

Robert Lee Thompson Jr., Paulding,Robert Lee Thompson Jr., Paulding,seat belt; $30 fine, $47 costs.seat belt; $30 fine, $47 costs.

Cody Jacob Clark, Paulding, violationCody Jacob Clark, Paulding, violation brake requirement;  brake requirement; $68 fine, $80 costs.$68 fine, $80 costs.

Robert A. Mitchell, Huntington, Ind.,Robert A. Mitchell, Huntington, Ind.,83/65 speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.83/65 speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.

Frank J. Rottinger, Seven Hills, 79/65Frank J. Rottinger, Seven Hills, 79/65speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.

Lisa Loretta Vaughn, Denton, Texas,Lisa Loretta Vaughn, Denton, Texas,79/65 speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.79/65 speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.

Adam S. Beauchot, Fort Wayne, 76/65Adam S. Beauchot, Fort Wayne, 76/65speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.

Eric H. Bennett, Oakwood, 68/55Eric H. Bennett, Oakwood, 68/55speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.

Jeffery V. Miller, Antwerp, 66/55Jeffery V. Miller, Antwerp, 66/55speed; $33 fine, $77 costs.speed; $33 fine, $77 costs.

Bradley A. Thornburgh, Van Wert,Bradley A. Thornburgh, Van Wert,79/65 speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.79/65 speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.

Robert E. Apple, Paulding, seat belt;Robert E. Apple, Paulding, seat belt;$30 fine, $47 costs.$30 fine, $47 costs.

Holly M. Todd, Toledo, 73/55 speed;Holly M. Todd, Toledo, 73/55 speed;$43 fine, $80 costs.$43 fine, $80 costs.

Ronald D. Dunn, Van Wert, 70/55Ronald D. Dunn, Van Wert, 70/55speed; $33 fine, $77 costs.speed; $33 fine, $77 costs.

Shelly L. Smith, London, Ont., 80/65Shelly L. Smith, London, Ont., 80/65speed; $33 fine, $77 costs.speed; $33 fine, $77 costs.

Jacob David Jondro, Monroe, Mich.,Jacob David Jondro, Monroe, Mich.,78/65 speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.78/65 speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.

Patrick J. Kennedy, Whitehouse, 80/65Patrick J. Kennedy, Whitehouse, 80/65speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.

Joshua R. Sinift, Toledo, 82/65 speed;Joshua R. Sinift, Toledo, 82/65 speed;$43 fine, $80 costs.$43 fine, $80 costs.

Jennifer F. Splete, Hinckey, 84/65Jennifer F. Splete, Hinckey, 84/65speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.

Arielle M. Rinehart, Wellington, 79/65Arielle M. Rinehart, Wellington, 79/65speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.

Sadie V. Litzenberg, Antwerp, failureSadie V. Litzenberg, Antwerp, failureto control; $68 fine, $80 costs.to control; $68 fine, $80 costs.

John R. Banet III, Cecil, stop sign; $53John R. Banet III, Cecil, stop sign; $53fine, $77 costs.fine, $77 costs.

Jenni L. Varner, Oakwood, failure toJenni L. Varner, Oakwood, failure tocontrol; $68 fine, $77 costs.control; $68 fine, $77 costs.

Steven Girlie, Antwerp, seat belt; $30Steven Girlie, Antwerp, seat belt; $30fine, $47 costs.fine, $47 costs.

Leonard W. Merriman, Eastlake,Leonard W. Merriman, Eastlake,91/65 speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.91/65 speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.

Seth E. Dailey, Cecil, tinted windows;Seth E. Dailey, Cecil, tinted windows;$68 fine, $80 costs.$68 fine, $80 costs.

Michelle M. Waggoner, Payne, 73/55Michelle M. Waggoner, Payne, 73/55speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.

Standley L. Cross, Bay St. Louis,Standley L. Cross, Bay St. Louis,Miss., failure to control; $68 fine, $80Miss., failure to control; $68 fine, $80costs.costs.

Aaron Trent Phillips, Holgate, 83/65Aaron Trent Phillips, Holgate, 83/65speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.

Richard L. Breckler, Powell, 70/55Richard L. Breckler, Powell, 70/55speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.

Jennifer L. Thomas, Fishers, Ind.,Jennifer L. Thomas, Fishers, Ind.,78/65 speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.78/65 speed; $33 fine, $80 costs.

Raymond Cushenberry Jr., Indianapo-Raymond Cushenberry Jr., Indianapo-lis, driving without license; $100 fine,lis, driving without license; $100 fine,$95 costs, pay all by March 28 or $95 costs, pay all by March 28 or matter matter turned in for collections.turned in for collections.

Raymond Cushenberry Jr., Indianapo-Raymond Cushenberry Jr., Indianapo-lis, 80/65 speed; $100 fine, pay bylis, 80/65 speed; $100 fine, pay byMarch 28 or matter turned in March 28 or matter turned in for collec-for collec-tions.tions.

Giovanni Giovanni VVentresca, Mississauga, Ont.,entresca, Mississauga, Ont.,80/65 speed; $33 fine, $77 costs.80/65 speed; $33 fine, $77 costs.

Willem O. Kok, Noordwisk, Newfound-Willem O. Kok, Noordwisk, Newfound-land; 82/65 speed; $43 fine, $77 costs.land; 82/65 speed; $43 fine, $77 costs.

Karen K. Bradford, Paulding, failure toKaren K. Bradford, Paulding, failure tocontrol; $68 fine, $77 costs.control; $68 fine, $77 costs.

Eric D. Berger, et al.; Sec. 23,Eric D. Berger, et al.; Sec. 23,40 acres and Sec. 35, 4040 acres and Sec. 35, 40acres. Affidavit.acres. Affidavit.Latty TownshipLatty Township

Connie S. and Glen L.Connie S. and Glen L.Grunden to Jeremy andGrunden to Jeremy andMandy Whitman; Sec. 21, 1.5Mandy Whitman; Sec. 21, 1.5acres. Survivorship deed.acres. Survivorship deed.Paulding TownshipPaulding Township

Dennis F. Price, trustee toDennis F. Price, trustee toLarry P. and Ellen R.Larry P. and Ellen R.Schlegel; Sec. 23, 81 acres.Schlegel; Sec. 23, 81 acres.Warranty deed.Warranty deed.

Mildred U. Bashore Life Es-Mildred U. Bashore Life Es-tate, et al. to Michael and Scotttate, et al. to Michael and ScottM. Lamb; Sec. 14, 1 M. Lamb; Sec. 14, 1 acre. War-acre. War-ranty deed.ranty deed.Broughton VillageBroughton Village

Ken M. and Denise K. Ko-Ken M. and Denise K. Ko-hart to Robert Schriver; Lot 16,hart to Robert Schriver; Lot 16,Outlots, 0.727 acre. Quit claimOutlots, 0.727 acre. Quit claimdeed.deed.Oakwood VillageOakwood Village

Olive L. Daub, dec. to PerryOlive L. Daub, dec. to PerryJ. Daub; Lot 5, J. Daub; Lot 5, 0.38 acre. Affi-0.38 acre. Affi-davit.davit.Paulding VillagePaulding Village

Ann M. Miller to Ann E.Ann M. Miller to Ann E.Pease; Lots 54 and 56, Outlots,Pease; Lots 54 and 56, Outlots,1.102 acres. Warranty deed.1.102 acres. Warranty deed.

Steven S. Stiger, et al. to Ar-Steven S. Stiger, et al. to Ar-rowhead Real Estate LLC; Lotrowhead Real Estate LLC; Lot10, Klingler Addition, 0.2410, Klingler Addition, 0.24acre. Warranty deed.acre. Warranty deed.

Alean Miles to Herbert E.Alean Miles to Herbert E.Orr Company, Inc.; Lot 26,Orr Company, Inc.; Lot 26,Olds and Prentice Addition, 0.2Olds and Prentice Addition, 0.2acre. Warranty deed.acre. Warranty deed.

At the last Paulding County Board of Developmental Disabilities monthly board meeting, twoAt the last Paulding County Board of Developmental Disabilities monthly board meeting, twooutgoing board members were honored for their many years of effort and dedication to the boardoutgoing board members were honored for their many years of effort and dedication to the boardand to the county individuals it serves. From and to the county individuals it serves. From left are Sidney Mobley, board member Caleft are Sidney Mobley, board member Ca rol Schae-rol Schae-fer, Joe Mobley, board member Paul Grant, Kyle Rickford and Charlotte Grant.fer, Joe Mobley, board member Paul Grant, Kyle Rickford and Charlotte Grant.

Free early childhood screening Free early childhood screening A free developmentalA free developmental

screening for children fromscreening for children from birth t birth to age o age 5 will 5 will be held be held Fri-Fri-day, Jan. 17 at two locations.day, Jan. 17 at two locations.

The event will be held fromThe event will be held from8:30-11 a.m. at Paulding Ele-8:30-11 a.m. at Paulding Ele-mentary, and 12:30-3 p.m. atmentary, and 12:30-3 p.m. atOakwood Elementary.Oakwood Elementary.

In case school is delayed or In case school is delayed or canceled, the screening willcanceled, the screening will be held Jan. 24. be held Jan. 24.

The early childhood yearsThe early childhood yearsfrom birth to the start of from birth to the start of kindergarten are an importantkindergarten are an importanttime of rapid learning andtime of rapid learning andgrowth. Early screening is agrowth. Early screening is aquick and simple way to iden-quick and simple way to iden-tify, at an early stage, possibletify, at an early stage, possiblelearning or health concerns solearning or health concerns sothat children can get neededthat children can get neededhelp before starting school.help before starting school.

This screening will be usedThis screening will be usedfor checking age-appropriatefor checking age-appropriatedevelopment in the areas of development in the areas of communication, motor, cog-communication, motor, cog-nitive, social and adaptive be-nitive, social and adaptive be-haviors. The event ishaviors. The event iscoordinated by Help Mecoordinated by Help MeGrow, Departments of Educa-Grow, Departments of Educa-tion, Paulding County Hospi-tion, Paulding County Hospi-tal, Ohio Department of tal, Ohio Department of Health, NOCAC, PauldingHealth, NOCAC, Paulding

County EI/DD, Family andCounty EI/DD, Family andChildren First Council,Children First Council,Antwerp Local Schools,Antwerp Local Schools,Paulding Exempted VillagePaulding Exempted VillageSchools and Wayne TraceSchools and Wayne TraceLocal Schools.Local Schools.

Appointments are pre-Appointments are pre-ferred, but walk-ins will beferred, but walk-ins will beaccepted. Call 419-399-4620accepted. Call 419-399-4620or 1-877-473-8166 Ext. 41or 1-877-473-8166 Ext. 41for registration information.for registration information.

The next developmentalThe next developmental

screening will be Feb. 7 atscreening will be Feb. 7 atAntwerp Methodist Church.Antwerp Methodist Church.

 W Worksorkshop hop hoshosts ts BAHBAHPAULDING – PC WorkshopPAULDING – PC Workshop

and Paulding County Board of and Paulding County Board of Developmental Disabilities willDevelopmental Disabilities willhost a Paulding Chamber of Com-host a Paulding Chamber of Com-merce Business After Hours. Themerce Business After Hours. TheBAH will be held from 4:30-6:30BAH will be held from 4:30-6:30

 p.m. Thursda p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 at the y, Jan. 9 at the PCPCWorkshop, 900 W. Caroline St.Workshop, 900 W. Caroline St.

6A 6A - - Paulding County Paulding County Progress Progress Wednesday,Wednesday,  January 8, 2014 January 8, 2014

6A 6A - - Paulding County Paulding County Progress Progress Wednesday,Wednesday,  January 8, 2014 January 8, 2014

Birthdays Birthdays 

Anniversaries Anniversaries Jan. 17 – Daniel and Jan. 17 – Daniel and DarlaDarla

Smith.Smith.

(The Paulding Progress maintains(The Paulding Progress maintainsa file of birthdays and anniversaries. Toa file of birthdays and anniversaries. Tomake any changes, please call our of-make any changes, please call our of-fice at fice at 419-399-40419-399-4015 during business15 during businesshours, email to progress@progresshours, email to progress@progress--newspaper.org, or drop us a note tonewspaper.org, or drop us a note toP.O. Box 180, Paulding.)P.O. Box 180, Paulding.)

Jan. 11 – Robbyn Hodge,Jan. 11 – Robbyn Hodge, Nicole  Nicole Hull, Hull, Mike Mike Mapes,Mapes,Kenneth Robinson, BerniceKenneth Robinson, BerniceSpeiser, Louella Thomas.Speiser, Louella Thomas.

Jan. 12 – Susie Combs,Jan. 12 – Susie Combs,Edith English, Emmalee Fulk,Edith English, Emmalee Fulk,James G. Genero Jr., TriciaJames G. Genero Jr., TriciaGrant, Henry Manz, Pat Mar-Grant, Henry Manz, Pat Mar-com, Jason T. Miller, Leanncom, Jason T. Miller, LeannMoser, Mikayla Pieper, LilyMoser, Mikayla Pieper, LilyRoehrig, Nathan Thatcher,Roehrig, Nathan Thatcher,Sydney Trahin, Brenda Troyer.Sydney Trahin, Brenda Troyer.

Jan. 13 – Donald Baer, Alli-Jan. 13 – Donald Baer, Alli-son Cessna, William K.son Cessna, William K.Clemens, Lupe Contreraz,Clemens, Lupe Contreraz,

Wally Daniels III, Ethel Jewel,Wally Daniels III, Ethel Jewel,Alicia Rose, Makayla Sherry,Alicia Rose, Makayla Sherry,Pat Spitnale, Scott Spitnale,Pat Spitnale, Scott Spitnale,Caleb Wilson.Caleb Wilson.

Jan. 14 – Joanne Adair,Jan. 14 – Joanne Adair,Wade Bissell, Rob Goshia,Wade Bissell, Rob Goshia,Julia Hart, Martha Hessler,Julia Hart, Martha Hessler,Princess Ladd, Angie Moser,Princess Ladd, Angie Moser,Jennifer Ricica, HillaryJennifer Ricica, HillaryRoughton, Quentin Vance,Roughton, Quentin Vance,Maurie Wannemacher.Maurie Wannemacher.

Jan. 15 – Aaron Bryant,Jan. 15 – Aaron Bryant,Shelly Dobbelaere, SaraShelly Dobbelaere, SaraLawhorn, Naomi Meyer,Lawhorn, Naomi Meyer,George Porter, Kellen Si-George Porter, Kellen Si-monin, Florence Smith,monin, Florence Smith,Samantha Suffel.Samantha Suffel.

Jan. 16 – Sheila Combs,Jan. 16 – Sheila Combs,Gamaliel Escobedo, ClaudiaGamaliel Escobedo, ClaudiaFickel, Clay Franklin, ShawnFickel, Clay Franklin, ShawnHinrichs, Mildred Hoschak,Hinrichs, Mildred Hoschak,Christina Martinez, MitchChristina Martinez, MitchPorter, Phillip Young.Porter, Phillip Young.

Jan. 17 – Kara Bok, JaneJan. 17 – Kara Bok, JaneHill, Mary Keezer, Kris Noff-Hill, Mary Keezer, Kris Noff-singer, Mencharo Rosalez,singer, Mencharo Rosalez,Austin Scheiner, Tim Thomp-Austin Scheiner, Tim Thomp-son, Krisi Williams.son, Krisi Williams.

DON’T MESS WITH TEXASDON’T MESS WITH TEXAS(CHILI)(CHILI)

Exactly what is “chili?”Exactly what is “chili?”The answer to that questionThe answer to that questionis, “It depends on where youis, “It depends on where youlive.” I have made and eatenlive.” I have made and eatenwhat I call “chili” all my lifewhat I call “chili” all my lifeand recently found out thatand recently found out that“Texas Chili” is very different“Texas Chili” is very differentfrom what they call “Yankeefrom what they call “YankeeChili.”Chili.”

A former Paulding CountyA former Paulding Countyresident, Mona Larson Gloor resident, Mona Larson Gloor Jimerson, who has resided inJimerson, who has resided inTexas for the past 30 years, isTexas for the past 30 years, ishome visiting her parents,home visiting her parents,John and Ola Larson of John and Ola Larson of Antwerp.Antwerp.

Mona is a wonderful cook Mona is a wonderful cook who has taken her passion for who has taken her passion for food and runs her own cater-food and runs her own cater-ing business called Simplying business called SimplySouthern.Southern.

When Mona is home hereWhen Mona is home herein Ohio, she loves to cook for in Ohio, she loves to cook for her parents. On Thursdayher parents. On Thursdaynight, Mona, from her par-night, Mona, from her par-ents’ house, posted the fol-ents’ house, posted the fol-lowing on her Facebook page,lowing on her Facebook page,“Forgive me Father for I have“Forgive me Father for I havesinned. I just put ‘beans’ insinned. I just put ‘beans’ inchili! Please forgive me.”chili! Please forgive me.”

When I read that, I won-When I read that, I won-dered, “So what. I always putdered, “So what. I always put beans  beans in in chili.” chili.” However,However,Mona has many friends inMona has many friends inTexas who read her posts asTexas who read her posts aswell as us Midwesterners whowell as us Midwesterners whoalso read them.also read them.

Of course, I am a “Yankee”Of course, I am a “Yankee”so I so I immediately commentedimmediately commented,,“I always put beans in chili.“I always put beans in chili.What else would you put inWhat else would you put init?”it?”

This got a discussion goingThis got a discussion goingthat by the time the Ohioansthat by the time the Ohioansand the Texans got throughand the Texans got throughdebating how to make chili,debating how to make chili,there were 129 posts fromthere were 129 posts fromvarious chili makers.various chili makers.

Of course, all of us “Yan-Of course, all of us “Yan-kees” put beans in our chili,kees” put beans in our chili, plus  plus we we use use hamburger hamburger andandtomatoes. Some of us eventomatoes. Some of us even put macaroni in it. put macaroni in it.

To the Texans, this was justTo the Texans, this was just

sacrilegious. Comments fromsacrilegious. Comments fromfellow Texans were flowingfellow Texans were flowing back and forth. back and forth.

Retired Judge Alvin KhouryRetired Judge Alvin Khouryspoke of Mona’s repentancespoke of Mona’s repentancesaying, “Nope Mona. That issaying, “Nope Mona. That isone sin (putting beans in one sin (putting beans in chili)chili)that cannot be forgiven.”that cannot be forgiven.”

Attorney and radio an-Attorney and radio an-nouncer Bob Cole got in onnouncer Bob Cole got in onthe conversation with thisthe conversation with thiscomment, “Oh no! Yankeecomment, “Oh no! Yankeechili.chili. YYou don’t put beou don’t put beans inans inTexas chili. Meat, meat, meat.Texas chili. Meat, meat, meat.Venison is the best! Beans inVenison is the best! Beans inchili would be like puttingchili would be like puttinglemons in spaghetti sauce. Itlemons in spaghetti sauce. It just isn’t done.” just isn’t done.”

My questions included, “If My questions included, “If chili has no beans, do you eatchili has no beans, do you eatit on a bun? Isn’t it like sloppyit on a bun? Isn’t it like sloppyJoe? How can anyone justJoe? How can anyone justcook meat and spices and callcook meat and spices and callit chili?”it chili?”

Ryan Stanford, a big city of-Ryan Stanford, a big city of-ficial from Texas, added this toficial from Texas, added this tothe mix, telling poor Mona,the mix, telling poor Mona,“You may be deported to“You may be deported toOklahoma for putting beans inOklahoma for putting beans inchili.”chili.”

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Kelly Pope Woods shared her Kelly Pope Woods shared her knowledge of chili by adding,knowledge of chili by adding,“Texa“Texas chili is eaten s chili is eaten like soup, inlike soup, ina bowl, but it’s thick and rich anda bowl, but it’s thick and rich andtopped with Fritos, cheese,topped with Fritos, cheese,onion, and if you’re from theonion, and if you’re from thecity, mustard.”city, mustard.”

It seems as if Texans don’t eatIt seems as if Texans don’t eatWendy’s chili, either. Ryan Stan-Wendy’s chili, either. Ryan Stan-ford replied, “No, Nancy, be-ford replied, “No, Nancy, be-cause they put beans in it andcause they put beans in it anderroneously call it chili.”erroneously call it chili.”

Bill O’Mara, then said, “I wasBill O’Mara, then said, “I wason a chili cookoff team in col-on a chili cookoff team in col-lege. The rules are to just takelege. The rules are to just takemeat, onions and garlic and slowmeat, onions and garlic and slowcook for a long time. Jalapeno or cook for a long time. Jalapeno or garlic can be added garlic can be added later.”later.”

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A little story about clematisA little story about clematisand to not worry about it. Theyand to not worry about it. Theywere right. Absolutely nothingwere right. Absolutely nothingcame of it, but poor Mamacame of it, but poor MamaRobin suffered a great loss thatRobin suffered a great loss thatday.day.

We still have two of thoseWe still have two of thoseoriginal three clematis vines,original three clematis vines,even though the railing was re-even though the railing was re- plac placed ed by by a a wall wall when when weweadded on a family room inadded on a family room in1983. Clematis is pretty tough1983. Clematis is pretty toughand though those vines don’tand though those vines don’tsee one lick of direct sun any-see one lick of direct sun any-more, they still manage to putmore, they still manage to puton a pretty good show of on a pretty good show of  blo blooms oms eveevery Jry Juneune..

As I’ve worked my wayAs I’ve worked my waythrough writing the clematis de-through writing the clematis de-scriptions, I’ve learned aboutscriptions, I’ve learned aboutsome unusual and outstandingsome unusual and outstandingvarieties. There are some, suchvarieties. There are some, suchas ‘Filigree’ and ‘Petit Faucon’,as ‘Filigree’ and ‘Petit Faucon’,that only grow a foot or two inthat only grow a foot or two inheight and have more of aheight and have more of amounding habit.mounding habit.

Passion flowers are not gen-Passion flowers are not gen-erally hardy to our zone, buterally hardy to our zone, but‘Florida Sieboldii’ has white‘Florida Sieboldii’ has white pet petals wals with bith brillrilliant iant purppurple stle sta-a-mens in the center, which in-mens in the center, which in-spired its common name of spired its common name of Passion Flower Clematis.Passion Flower Clematis.

Some, like ‘Huldine’, have at-Some, like ‘Huldine’, have at-tractive backsides and should betractive backsides and should begrown on arbors, where bothgrown on arbors, where bothfront and back can be appreci-front and back can be appreci-ated. ‘Nelly Moser’ does better ated. ‘Nelly Moser’ does better in shade than it does in full sun,in shade than it does in full sun,where the flowers will fade. Andwhere the flowers will fade. And‘Bijou’ makes a great houseplant‘Bijou’ makes a great houseplantwhen it has bright indirect light.when it has bright indirect light.

This is where the unintendedThis is where the unintendedconsequences of writing plantconsequences of writing plantdescriptions comes in. Guessdescriptions comes in. Guesswhose plant wish list just got awhose plant wish list just got alittle longer.little longer.

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clematis vines wove in and outclematis vines wove in and outamong themselves and com-among themselves and com- plet pletely coely coverevered that nd that north siorth sidedeof the railing. The thick tapestryof the railing. The thick tapestryof vines provided just the rightof vines provided just the rightspot for a robin to build a nest.spot for a robin to build a nest.

While we were working inWhile we were working inthe yard one day during thatthe yard one day during thatsummer of ’82, Kara was withsummer of ’82, Kara was withus, doing whatever kind of us, doing whatever kind of “work” a 2-year-old does. The“work” a 2-year-old does. Thenext thing we knew, she hadnext thing we knew, she hadyellowish-orange goo dribblingyellowish-orange goo dribblingdown her chin. It looked amaz-down her chin. It looked amaz-ingly like raw egg yolk.ingly like raw egg yolk.

Further investigation foundFurther investigation foundthat where there once had beenthat where there once had beenfour tiny blue eggs, there wasfour tiny blue eggs, there wasnow just one and our darlingnow just one and our darlingdaughter had consumed thedaughter had consumed theother three. That robin’s nestother three. That robin’s nestwas located at just the rightwas located at just the rightheight for a height for a 2-year-old’s reach.2-year-old’s reach.

All kinds of thoughts goAll kinds of thoughts gothrough a mother’s mind whenthrough a mother’s mind whenthings like this happen. First of things like this happen. First of all, there is the ick factor whenall, there is the ick factor whenthinking about eating raw eggsthinking about eating raw eggs(shells and all), but then there is(shells and all), but then there isthe matter of those germs. Andthe matter of those germs. AndI really didn’t want to think I really didn’t want to think about that.about that.

We got her cleaned up and IWe got her cleaned up and Icalled the doctor’s office. I’mcalled the doctor’s office. I’mfairly certain I heard a fewfairly certain I heard a fewsnickers on the other end of thesnickers on the other end of thetelephone line, but they assuredtelephone line, but they assuredme that she would be just fineme that she would be just fine

As a freelance writer, I oftenAs a freelance writer, I oftenhave assignments and take onhave assignments and take onwriting jobs that require me towriting jobs that require me todo a fair amount of research.do a fair amount of research. Not onl Not only do I y do I want to prewant to presentsentaccurate information, I alsoaccurate information, I alsoknow that I’m going to be learn-know that I’m going to be learn-ing something new and I loveing something new and I lovethat. But sometimes the re-that. But sometimes the re-search has unintended conse-search has unintended conse-quences.quences.

I’m currently working on ed-I’m currently working on ed-iting and writing some plant de-iting and writing some plant de-scriptions for an independentscriptions for an independentgarden center in Michigan. It’sgarden center in Michigan. It’sa pretty straightforward task,a pretty straightforward task,with each description needing towith each description needing tocontain the same basic informa-contain the same basic informa-tion: height, flower size, seasontion: height, flower size, seasonof bloom, hardiness, growthof bloom, hardiness, growthhabit, etc.habit, etc.

As I write these, I try to think As I write these, I try to think like a gardener and ask myself like a gardener and ask myself what I would want and need towhat I would want and need toknow if I were searching for aknow if I were searching for a plan plant to grow in my own gart to grow in my own gar--den. The current plant du jour isden. The current plant du jour isClematisClematis. I’ve got 70 varieties. I’ve got 70 varietiesto research and describe.to research and describe.

Clematis is a plant that I’mClematis is a plant that I’mvery familiar with, in fact, is onevery familiar with, in fact, is oneof the oldest here at Our Littleof the oldest here at Our LittleAcre. We moved here in 1977Acre. We moved here in 1977and though I don’t remember and though I don’t remember exactly when I planted what I’mexactly when I planted what I’m pret pretty sure isty sure is ClematisClematis ‘Jack-‘Jack-manii’, it was well-establishedmanii’, it was well-established by the  by the timtime our ole our older dder daughaughter ter Kara was 2 years old in 1982.Kara was 2 years old in 1982.

We originally had three vines,We originally had three vines,all planted along a wrought-ironall planted along a wrought-ironrailing by our patio behind therailing by our patio behind thehouse. The vines covered onehouse. The vines covered oneside of the railing that wentside of the railing that wentaround a stairwell leading to our around a stairwell leading to our  bas basemeement. nt. DurDuring ing the the monmonth th of of June, those vines were lush andJune, those vines were lush and bloo blooming ming with with hundrhundreds eds of of deep purple flowers. They weredeep purple flowers. They werestunning.stunning.

With the railing having aWith the railing having aheight of about three feet and aheight of about three feet and alength of about 12, the threelength of about 12, the three

ClematisClematis ‘Jackmanii’ is a very common variety, easily found here and just as easy to grow.‘Jackmanii’ is a very common variety, easily found here and just as easy to grow.Petal count can vary from 4-6 and it blooms best in full sun to part shade.Petal count can vary from 4-6 and it blooms best in full sun to part shade.

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SHERWOOD – Lauren Speice setSHERWOOD – Lauren Speice seta new Wayne Trace game record witha new Wayne Trace game record with20 rebounds to lead the Wayne Trace20 rebounds to lead the Wayne TraceLady Raiders to a 62-45 win over Lady Raiders to a 62-45 win over Fairview in the Green Meadows Con-Fairview in the Green Meadows Con-ference opener for both schools Fri-ference opener for both schools Fri-day night.day night.

Speice also scored a game-high 22Speice also scored a game-high 22 points for  points for the Raiders, who the Raiders, who move tomove to7-2 overall on the season. The 7-2 overall on the season. The senior senior forward picked up seven boards in theforward picked up seven boards in thefirst quarter and totaled a dozen in thefirst quarter and totaled a dozen in thefirst half.first half.

After grabbing five more in theAfter grabbing five more in thethird quarter, Speice broke the recordthird quarter, Speice broke the recordat the 4:05 mark of the final stanzaat the 4:05 mark of the final stanzawith her ninth defensive rebound of with her ninth defensive rebound of the evening.the evening.

“Lauren played very well tonight,”“Lauren played very well tonight,”noted Raider head coach Bethanynoted Raider head coach BethanyHughes. “She was very aggressiveHughes. “She was very aggressiveand really went to the boards hard.”and really went to the boards hard.”

Wayne Trace outrebounded theWayne Trace outrebounded thehost Lady Apaches, 52-30, on thehost Lady Apaches, 52-30, on thenight, getting a dozen boards by fel-night, getting a dozen boards by fel-

low senior Sylvia Young as well.low senior Sylvia Young as well.“We rebounded well as a team,”“We rebounded well as a team,”

continued the Raider mentor. “Icontinued the Raider mentor. “Ithought we got better as the gamethought we got better as the gamewent.”went.”

After a slow start, the red, whiteAfter a slow start, the red, whiteand blue put together an 11-0 run lateand blue put together an 11-0 run latein the first quarter to take control of in the first quarter to take control of the contest.the contest.

Trailing 10-4, a Speice basket ig-Trailing 10-4, a Speice basket ig-nited the run, which also includednited the run, which also included baskets  baskets from from Erin Erin Mohr anMohr and Youngd Young before ending with a Shayna T before ending with a Shayna Templeemple bucket. bucket.

Following two free throws byFollowing two free throws byFairview’s Ali Hug, Wayne Trace’sFairview’s Ali Hug, Wayne Trace’sBrooke Wilcox scored just before theBrooke Wilcox scored just before theend of the opening quarter to put theend of the opening quarter to put theRaiders on top, 17-10, after eightRaiders on top, 17-10, after eightminutes of action.minutes of action.

The Lady Apaches made a quick runThe Lady Apaches made a quick runto start the second stanza, pulling withinto start the second stanza, pulling within21-18 on a Kayla Bauer layup.21-18 on a Kayla Bauer layup.

However, Wayne Trace answeredHowever, Wayne Trace answeredwith buckets with buckets from Mohr, Speice, Youngfrom Mohr, Speice, Youngand Wilcox in pushing the margin back and Wilcox in pushing the margin back to 29-22. The Raiders went on to to 29-22. The Raiders went on to post apost a34-27 advantage at the intermission.34-27 advantage at the intermission.

“Every time they made a run, we“Every time they made a run, wefound a way to answer,” Hughes added.found a way to answer,” Hughes added.

Fairview got as close as 40-35 in theFairview got as close as 40-35 in thethird quarter after a Sara Carder basket,third quarter after a Sara Carder basket, but w but would ould get get no cno closeloser.r.

Wayne TWayne Trace responded with race responded with a three-a three- point  point play play and and basket basket from from SpeiceSpeicealong with two Mohr buckets in takingalong with two Mohr buckets in takinga 51-40 lead into the final a 51-40 lead into the final period.period.

The Raiders ended any doubt in theThe Raiders ended any doubt in thefourth, scoring seven straight pointsfourth, scoring seven straight pointsmidway through the quarter to seal midway through the quarter to seal thethevictory.victory.

Mohr added 14 points for the red,Mohr added 14 points for the red,white and blue while Temple chippedwhite and blue while Temple chippedin seven markers. Temple also hadin seven markers. Temple also hadseven boards while dishing out four as-seven boards while dishing out four as-sists. Madi Poling and Brenda Feasbysists. Madi Poling and Brenda Feasby pick picked up ed up threthree asse assists ists each each for Wfor WayneayneTrace.Trace.

“I thought we got quality minutes“I thought we got quality minutesfrom everybody,” said Hughes. “It’s al-from everybody,” said Hughes. “It’s al-ways good to start the league portion of ways good to start the league portion of the schedule with a win.”the schedule with a win.”

Hug topped the Apaches with 11Hug topped the Apaches with 11markers and Erin Marshall chipped inmarkers and Erin Marshall chipped innine. nine. Carder Carder topped topped FairviFairviewew withwithseven rebounds and three assists seven rebounds and three assists withwith

Hug recording three steals.Hug recording three steals.Fairview drops to 3-7 on the sea-Fairview drops to 3-7 on the sea-

son.son.Wayne Trace’s junior varsityWayne Trace’s junior varsity

moved to 7-1 on the year with a 46-moved to 7-1 on the year with a 46-32 victory over the Apaches.32 victory over the Apaches.

Hollie Wannemacher paced theHollie Wannemacher paced theRaiders with 10 points and CourtneyRaiders with 10 points and CourtneyMead chipped in eight. Brianna SinnMead chipped in eight. Brianna Sinnand Danae Myers added six markersand Danae Myers added six markersa piece.a piece.

Myers also grabbed 11 reboundsMyers also grabbed 11 reboundsfor the red, white and blue. Wan-for the red, white and blue. Wan-nemacher picked up six steals withnemacher picked up six steals withBrianna Sinn and Leah Sinn record-Brianna Sinn and Leah Sinn record-ing five steals each.ing five steals each.

Chyanne Retcher picked up 13Chyanne Retcher picked up 13 points  points and and eight eight boards boards to to lead lead thetheApaches.Apaches.

The Lady Raiders will make theThe Lady Raiders will make thelong trip to Holgate on Friday in along trip to Holgate on Friday in akey Green Meadows Conference bat-key Green Meadows Conference bat-tle. Both teams enter the contest withtle. Both teams enter the contest with1-0 records in 1-0 records in league play.league play.

“Holgate will be a challenge for “Holgate will be a challenge for us,” concluded Hughes. “They are aus,” concluded Hughes. “They are avery good basketball team and wevery good basketball team and wehave to go over there ready to have to go over there ready to play.”play.”

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Antwerp’s Peyton Short waits for her offense to get set againstAntwerp’s Peyton Short waits for her offense to get set againstHicksville last Friday night.Hicksville last Friday night.

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Cheyenne Miller-Sweet #3 looks for a break in the Hicksville defense last Friday night.Cheyenne Miller-Sweet #3 looks for a break in the Hicksville defense last Friday night.

Lady Aces deal Archers their eighth setbackLady Aces deal Archers their eighth setbackBy JOBy JOE SHOUSE SHOUSEE

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HicksHicksville Lville Lady Acesady Aces re-re-tuturned the farned the favor to tvor to the Ladyhe LadyAArchersrchers last Thursdlast Thursday wheay whennthe Acthe Aces tur es tur ned backened backeddAntwAntwerp 37-3erp 37-31 1 onon thetheArcArchers’ hohers’ home court. Bme court. Back onack onDec. 21, AnDec. 21, Antwerp stwerp slipped pastlipped pastHicksvHicksville, 45-40,ille, 45-40, in the c in the con-on-solatiosolation rounn round of the Rod of the Routeute4949 Classic he Classic held at Hicld at Hicksville.ksville.

HicksvHicksville’s f ille’s f reshmanreshmanChelseyChelsey Taylor Taylor   scored th  scored theeAcesAces’ first baske’ first basket followt followed byed bya 3-pa 3-pointer bointer by teammaty teammate Same SamSell to putSell to put the Acethe Aces in front,s in front,5-0, a l5-0, a lead they wead they would nevould never er 

give away.give away.Kaiya Jemison, the loneKaiya Jemison, the lone

Antwerp senior, managed toAntwerp senior, managed to bring the Archers even at six bring the Archers even at sixapiece with 2:49 remaining inapiece with 2:49 remaining inthe opening frame.the opening frame.

Hicksville used a 10-0 runHicksville used a 10-0 runto increase their advantage toto increase their advantage to16-6 before Audrie Longard-16-6 before Audrie Longard-ner dialed in from 3-pointner dialed in from 3-pointland with 2:30 remaining inland with 2:30 remaining inthe second quarter. The Ladythe second quarter. The LadyAces outscored the Archers 4-Aces outscored the Archers 4-2 to close out the first half,2 to close out the first half,holding a 20-11 lead.holding a 20-11 lead.

“It’s not an excuse, but“It’s not an excuse, butsome of the kids have thesome of the kids have thesniffles and that’s the way wesniffles and that’s the way we played  played tonight. tonight. We We didn’tdidn’t

come out and play aggres-come out and play aggres-sively at all, and it cost us asively at all, and it cost us agame we should have won,”game we should have won,”said head said head coach Kevin Taylor.coach Kevin Taylor.

The third period saw theThe third period saw theArchers pick it up offensivelyArchers pick it up offensivelywith 13 points while holdingwith 13 points while holdingHicksville to just six.Hicksville to just six.

The blue and white chippedThe blue and white chippedaway at the Aces’ margin andaway at the Aces’ margin andtrailed by just one, 24-23, ontrailed by just one, 24-23, on back-to-back bucket back-to-back buckets.s.

Holding a slim two-pointHolding a slim two-pointlead, 26-24, heading into thelead, 26-24, heading into thefinal eight minutes of play,final eight minutes of play,the Aces scored the first four the Aces scored the first four  points to push  points to push their margtheir margin toin to30-24, and while Antwerp got30-24, and while Antwerp gota free throw from Jemison,a free throw from Jemison,

the Aces added four points onthe Aces added four points ona basket by Avery Demlanda basket by Avery Demlandand two free throws byand two free throws byRachel Schroeder to pullRachel Schroeder to pullaway by nine, 34-25.away by nine, 34-25.

Antwerp freshman PeytonAntwerp freshman PeytonShort connected from behindShort connected from behindthe arc followed by a 2-pointthe arc followed by a 2-point bucket from  bucket from Jemison to bJemison to bringringthe Archers to within four 34-the Archers to within four 34-30 with 33.8 seconds remain-30 with 33.8 seconds remain-ing. Antwerp would get noing. Antwerp would get nocloser with the remainingcloser with the remainingscoring coming from the foulscoring coming from the foulline.line.

“Our lack of aggressive-“Our lack of aggressive-ness and 25 turnovers isn’tness and 25 turnovers isn’tgoing to get the job done,”going to get the job done,”

said Taylor.said Taylor.Leading scorer for theLeading scorer for the

Lady Archers was JemisonLady Archers was Jemisonwith 11. Also scoring for with 11. Also scoring for Antwerp were BraatenAntwerp were Braaten(eight), Longardner (five),(eight), Longardner (five),Short (five) and Annie MiesleShort (five) and Annie Miesle(two).(two).

Hicksville had two girls inHicksville had two girls indouble digits with Sam Selldouble digits with Sam Sellleading the way with 11 andleading the way with 11 andteammate Rachel Schroeder teammate Rachel Schroeder adding 10 for the 3-8 Aces.adding 10 for the 3-8 Aces.

The 1-8 Lady Archers willThe 1-8 Lady Archers will be at Tinora  be at Tinora on Friday whenon Friday whenthey take on the 3-6 Ladythey take on the 3-6 LadyRams with the junior varsityRams with the junior varsitytipping off at 6 p.m.tipping off at 6 p.m.

Panthers launch new year with double winsPanthers launch new year with double winsBy JIM LANGHAMBy JIM LANGHAM

SportswriterSportswriterPaulding boys head coachPaulding boys head coach

Shawn Brewer is more thanShawn Brewer is more than plea pleased sed with with his his teamteam’s ’s per-per-formance this past weekend.formance this past weekend.The Panthers launched 2014The Panthers launched 2014with a pair of victories, winningwith a pair of victories, winningat Liberty Center, 49-44, on at Liberty Center, 49-44, on Fri-Fri-day night, and then traveling today night, and then traveling toParkway for a 63-43 pasting of Parkway for a 63-43 pasting of the home team on Saturdaythe home team on Saturdaynight.night.

“Coming back after the“Coming back after theChristmas holidays is alwaysChristmas holidays is alwaystough,” said Brewer. “We’re ex-tough,” said Brewer. “We’re ex-cited to keep things going.”cited to keep things going.”

The Panthers, who have wonThe Panthers, who have wonfour games in a row, improvedfour games in a row, improvedtheir mark to 7-2 following Sat-their mark to 7-2 following Sat-urday’s Parkway win.urday’s Parkway win.

The thing that pleasedThe thing that pleasedBrewer at Liberty Center wasBrewer at Liberty Center wasthe fact that the Panthers con-the fact that the Panthers con-quered without the services of quered without the services of Clinton Vance, who was outClinton Vance, who was out

with the flu.with the flu.“Even though our starting“Even though our starting

 poi point nt guaguard rd was was outout, o, othether gr guysuysstepped up and handled the ballstepped up and handled the balllot; they helped us into our lot; they helped us into our sets,” Brewer said.sets,” Brewer said.

“I felt that we had one of our “I felt that we had one of our  bett better defenser defensive efforive efforts of ts of thetheseason,” added season,” added Brewer.Brewer.

Paulding jumped out to a 16-Paulding jumped out to a 16-10 advantage at the end of the10 advantage at the end of thefirst quarter and then held on tofirst quarter and then held on toa 23-18 halftime advantage.a 23-18 halftime advantage.Thanks to a tenacious defensiveThanks to a tenacious defensiveeffort, Paulding held on to a 37-effort, Paulding held on to a 37-31 advantage at the end of 31 advantage at the end of threethreequarters.quarters.

Paulding fired at 55 percentPaulding fired at 55 percentshooting to continue its steadyshooting to continue its steadyoffensive effort. Kyle Kauser offensive effort. Kyle Kauser led the Paulding effort with 14led the Paulding effort with 14 poin points whits while Tle Trestreston Gonon Gonzalzalesesand Gerod Harder each finishedand Gerod Harder each finishedthe night with 11 points.the night with 11 points.

In junior varsity action,In junior varsity action,Paulding won, 42-36.Paulding won, 42-36.

Paulding at ParkwayPaulding at ParkwayOn Saturday night, it wasOn Saturday night, it was

Panther against Panther as thePanther against Panther as thePaulding Panthers invadedPaulding Panthers invadedParkway. Once again, the ma-Parkway. Once again, the ma-roon and white took a balancedroon and white took a balancedattack of shooters to chalk upattack of shooters to chalk upanother solid 55 percent shoot-another solid 55 percent shoot-ing night to post the 20-pointing night to post the 20-pointwin.win.

Guy Harder led the PauldingGuy Harder led the Pauldingattack in this one with 22 pointsattack in this one with 22 pointswhile Kyle Kauser posted 17while Kyle Kauser posted 17 poin points. ts. In In addiadditiontion, , TrTrestonestonGonzales slipped 12 pointsGonzales slipped 12 pointsthrough the iron to add to thethrough the iron to add to thelocal cause.local cause.

Paulding opened up a 16-12Paulding opened up a 16-12lead at the end of the first quar-lead at the end of the first quar-ter and then expanded it to 34-ter and then expanded it to 34-20 at the halfway mark. The20 at the halfway mark. ThePanthers continued to playPanthers continued to playstrong in the second half to cap-strong in the second half to cap-ture the one-sided win.ture the one-sided win.

“They (Parkway) came out“They (Parkway) came outwith a little different defensewith a little different defense

than we had faced, they camethan we had faced, they cameout in a zone,” said Brewer.out in a zone,” said Brewer.“Our guys passed the ball well.“Our guys passed the ball well.I thought it was one of our better I thought it was one of our better offensive efforts. Everybody gotoffensive efforts. Everybody gota touch of the ball.”a touch of the ball.”

Paulding continues to main-Paulding continues to main-tain a busy schedule, travelingtain a busy schedule, travelingto Bluffton for a conferenceto Bluffton for a conferencegame on Friday, then travelinggame on Friday, then travelingto Fairview on Saturday. Tues-to Fairview on Saturday. Tues-day the Panthers play a makeupday the Panthers play a makeupgame with Wayne Trace.game with Wayne Trace.

Concerning the BlufftonConcerning the Blufftongame, Brewer said, “We’regame, Brewer said, “We’regoing down there and they aregoing down there and they aregoing to have a very patient of-going to have a very patient of-fense. They like to spread it outfense. They like to spread it outand then get a basket on you.and then get a basket on you.

“We’re going to have to“We’re going to have tomake sure of our shots becausemake sure of our shots becausewe are not going to get thatwe are not going to get thatmany good looks,” continuedmany good looks,” continuedBrewer. “We’re going to have toBrewer. “We’re going to have totake advantage of every goodtake advantage of every goodshot we get.”shot we get.”

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Raider defense savages NapoleonRaider defense savages NapoleonBy KEVINBy KEVIN

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HAVILAND – WayneHAVILAND – WayneTrace moved to 4-1 on theTrace moved to 4-1 on theseason as the Raiders over-season as the Raiders over-came a sluggish effort to postcame a sluggish effort to posta 45-34 win over Napoleona 45-34 win over NapoleonSaturday night at theSaturday night at the‘Palace.’‘Palace.’

 Napoleon falls to  Napoleon falls to 4-5 with4-5 withthe loss.the loss.

 Napoleon  Napoleon controlled controlled thetheopening quarter, using Ansonopening quarter, using AnsonLankenau’s second trey toLankenau’s second trey totake a 6-3 advantage.take a 6-3 advantage.

After T.J. Blackmore hitAfter T.J. Blackmore hitone of two foul shots for one of two foul shots for Wayne Trace, the WildcatsWayne Trace, the Wildcats picked  picked up up a a 3-pointer 3-pointer and and aa basket from Blake Dunbar to basket from Blake Dunbar totake an 11-6 lead after eighttake an 11-6 lead after eightminutes of action.minutes of action.

“We struggled offensively“We struggled offensivelytonight,” noted Raider headtonight,” noted Raider headcoach Jim Linder. “I thoughtcoach Jim Linder. “I thoughtwe got better as the nightwe got better as the nightwent on, but we really never went on, but we really never established anything established anything earlyearly.”.”

While Wayne Trace wasWhile Wayne Trace wasunable to establish itself of-unable to establish itself of-fensively in the first quarter,fensively in the first quarter,the Wildcats had even morethe Wildcats had even more

trouble in the second trouble in the second quarterquarter.. Napoleon missed all seven Napoleon missed all seven

field goal attempts in thefield goal attempts in thestanza and missed three freestanza and missed three freethrow shots as well, as thethrow shots as well, as theWildcats were blanked on theWildcats were blanked on thescoreboard.scoreboard.

Meanwhile, the Raiders to-Meanwhile, the Raiders to-taled 13 points in the periodtaled 13 points in the periodin opening a 19-11 halftimein opening a 19-11 halftimeadvantage. Devin Wenzlick advantage. Devin Wenzlick and Jake Arend each had aand Jake Arend each had a pair  pair of of baskets baskets for for the the red,red,white and blue in white and blue in the quarter.the quarter.

“Defensively, I thought our “Defensively, I thought our effort was very good,” Linder effort was very good,” Linder continued. “They had somecontinued. “They had somevery good shooters and, for very good shooters and, for the most part, we were able tothe most part, we were able tolimit the amount of goodlimit the amount of goodlooks they got.”looks they got.”

 Napoleon  Napoleon answered answered withwiththe first six points of the thirdthe first six points of the thirdquarter, trimming the deficitquarter, trimming the deficitto 19-17 following twoto 19-17 following twoLankenau foul shots.Lankenau foul shots.

A basket by Corbin Linder,A basket by Corbin Linder,followed by an Ethan Linder followed by an Ethan Linder  bucket  bucket and and a a Corbin Corbin Linder Linder trey, helped the Raiderstrey, helped the Raidersopened a 26-20 advantageopened a 26-20 advantageafter three quarters.after three quarters.

Arend and Wenzlick startedArend and Wenzlick started

the fourth quarter with con-the fourth quarter with con-secutive baskets to push thesecutive baskets to push thelead to 30-20 and, from thatlead to 30-20 and, from that point on,  point on, WWayne Tayne Trace setrace settledtledin.in.

 Napoleon  Napoleon got got as as close close asas30-24 after a Lankenau30-24 after a Lankenau bucket  bucket but but the the WildcatsWildcatscouldn’t cut into the deficitcouldn’t cut into the deficitany further. The Raiders an-any further. The Raiders an-swered with six straightswered with six straight points,  points, culminated culminated by by ananEthan Linder 3-point play, toEthan Linder 3-point play, tograb a 36-24 lead and cruisedgrab a 36-24 lead and cruisedfrom there.from there.

“I thought we played hard“I thought we played hardtonight,” added the Raider tonight,” added the Raider mentor. “We were able to getmentor. “We were able to getcontributions from a lot of contributions from a lot of different players and they aredifferent players and they aregiving us quality minutes.giving us quality minutes.That is something that weThat is something that wehave to continue to develop.”have to continue to develop.”

Corbin Linder led the Raider Corbin Linder led the Raider efforts with 15 points whileefforts with 15 points whileWenzlick and Ethan Linder Wenzlick and Ethan Linder added seven markers. Arendadded seven markers. Arendand Blackmore also chipped inand Blackmore also chipped insix points each. Ethan Linder six points each. Ethan Linder  picked up  picked up seven rebounds toseven rebounds totop Wayne Trace and Davidtop Wayne Trace and DavidSinn grabbed five caroms.Sinn grabbed five caroms.Ethan Linder also dished outEthan Linder also dished out

three assists.three assists.Lankenau topped the Wild-Lankenau topped the Wild-

cats with a dozen markerscats with a dozen markerswhile Michael Gillilandwhile Michael Gillilandchipped in eight markers. Dun-chipped in eight markers. Dun- bar picked up  bar picked up six caroms for six caroms for  Napol Napoleon eon and and GilliGilliland land hadhadthree assists.three assists.

The Wildcat junior varsityThe Wildcat junior varsityhanded Wayne Trace its firsthanded Wayne Trace its firstloss as Napoleon recorded aloss as Napoleon recorded a39-34 win.39-34 win.

Brett Lauf had 13 points for Brett Lauf had 13 points for the visitors and Logan Peckin-the visitors and Logan Peckin- pau paugh gh had had nine nine marmarkerskers. D. Dereerek k Gerken had four rebounds andGerken had four rebounds andLauf had four assists.Lauf had four assists.

Cole Shepherd led theCole Shepherd led theRaiders with nine points fol-Raiders with nine points fol-lowed by Gabe Wobler withlowed by Gabe Wobler withseven and Luke Miller postedseven and Luke Miller postedsix. Shepherd also recorded sixsix. Shepherd also recorded sixrebounds while Justin Speicerebounds while Justin Speice picke picked up five caromd up five caroms. Milles. Miller r  pick picked ued up fip five stve stealseals..

Wayne Trace falls to 4-1 onWayne Trace falls to 4-1 onthe season.the season.

The Raiders will open GreenThe Raiders will open GreenMeadows Conference actionMeadows Conference actionon Thursday as they host Hol-on Thursday as they host Hol-gate. Wayne Trace welcomesgate. Wayne Trace welcomesin Delphos Jefferson on Satur-in Delphos Jefferson on Satur-day for a non-league battle.day for a non-league battle.

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Wayne Trace’s David Sinn #40 scores on this reverse layupWayne Trace’s David Sinn #40 scores on this reverse layupagainst Napoleon last Saturday night.against Napoleon last Saturday night.

 Archers s Archers shoot down Strhoot down Stryker yker  Derek Smalley’ Derek Smalley’s 22 points lead Antwerps 22 points lead Antwerp

By JOE SHOUSEBy JOE SHOUSESportswriterSportswriter

STRYKER – The AntwerpSTRYKER – The AntwerpArchers placed four playersArchers placed four playersin double figures while scor-in double figures while scor-ing the most points in a con-ing the most points in a con-test so far this season with 67test so far this season with 67in beating Stryker on Satur-in beating Stryker on Satur-day night, 67-60.day night, 67-60.

The Archers improve to 5-The Archers improve to 5-3 with the Panthers falling to3 with the Panthers falling to2-6.2-6.

Leading the Archer attack Leading the Archer attack offensively was senior Derek offensively was senior Derek Smalley with 22 points, fol-Smalley with 22 points, fol-lowed by teammate Kadenlowed by teammate KadenBrumett with 14 and 11 eachBrumett with 14 and 11 eachfrom Garrett Jones and Tren-from Garrett Jones and Tren-ton Copsey.ton Copsey.

“It was good to see Derek “It was good to see Derek hit his shots. I think he’s back hit his shots. I think he’s back and that will make us a muchand that will make us a much better basketball  better basketball team,” saidteam,” saidhead coach T.J. Hammer.head coach T.J. Hammer.

In a tight match-upIn a tight match-upthroughout the first half, thethroughout the first half, theArchers gained an early 7-6Archers gained an early 7-6lead on a Brumett 3-pointer lead on a Brumett 3-pointer followed by a Colton Stoutfollowed by a Colton Stout bucket  bucket to to keep keep Antwerp Antwerp onon

top, 9-8. Stryker built a four-top, 9-8. Stryker built a four- point marg point margin and settlin and settled for aed for a16-14 advantage at the end on16-14 advantage at the end onone.one.

The second quarter foundThe second quarter foundthe Archers battling from be-the Archers battling from be-hind. On two occasions, thehind. On two occasions, the blue  blue and and white white was was able able totoknot the score when Smalleyknot the score when Smalleyconnected on a couple of freeconnected on a couple of freethrows to even the score at 22throws to even the score at 22apiece followed by a 3-apiece followed by a 3- pointer when Erik Miesle di- pointer when Erik Miesle di-aled in from long range toaled in from long range toeven the score at 25.even the score at 25.

Trailing by three down theTrailing by three down thestretch, the Archers scoredstretch, the Archers scoredthe final four points of thethe final four points of thehalf on a bucket by Copseyhalf on a bucket by Copseyand a buzzer-beater fromand a buzzer-beater fromBrumett to give the Archers aBrumett to give the Archers a29-28 lead at intermission.29-28 lead at intermission.

“Working hard to get the“Working hard to get thelead at halftime was impor-lead at halftime was impor-tant for us. It shifted the mo-tant for us. It shifted the mo-mentum back to us and wementum back to us and wecame out and played a muchcame out and played a much better  better second second half,” half,” saidsaidHammer.Hammer.

The Archers were able toThe Archers were able toopen up a lead in the third pe-open up a lead in the third pe-riod on the offensive play of riod on the offensive play of Jones and Smalley. JonesJones and Smalley. Jonesscored a quick basket andscored a quick basket andthen added a traditional 3-then added a traditional 3- point play with 5:12  point play with 5:12 remain-remain-ing in the third for a 36-30ing in the third for a 36-30Archer lead.Archer lead.

“Jones and Stout do not get“Jones and Stout do not getenough credit. As coaches, weenough credit. As coaches, wesee what they do in practicesee what they do in practiceand they are the ones who doand they are the ones who dothe dirty work. They may notthe dirty work. They may notscore a lot of points, but theyscore a lot of points, but theyget the job done reboundingget the job done reboundingand playing aggressive in theand playing aggressive in the pain paint. Gt. Garrearrett (tt (JonesJones) ha) has gos goododfootwork and he works hard tofootwork and he works hard toget open,” said Hammer.get open,” said Hammer.

Following a Tanner Clinga-Following a Tanner Clinga-man bucket to pull the Panthersman bucket to pull the Panthersto within four, 36-32, Smalleyto within four, 36-32, Smalleyreeled off the next nine pointsreeled off the next nine pointsfor the Archers. Both Smalleyfor the Archers. Both Smalleyand Clingaman led their re-and Clingaman led their re-spective teams with 22 points.spective teams with 22 points.Smalley capped off the thirdSmalley capped off the third period wi period with a 3-pointeth a 3-pointer to putr to putthe Archthe Archers in control by ders in control by dou-ou- ble digits, 49-38. ble digits, 49-38.

The fourth quarter was aThe fourth quarter was a parade  parade to thto the foul e foul line wline with 27ith 27foul shot taken. Clingamanfoul shot taken. Clingamanwas the lone Stryker repre-was the lone Stryker repre-sentative at the charity stripe,sentative at the charity stripe, but made  but made the most the most of his of his tripstripshitting all eight attempts.hitting all eight attempts.

The Panthers managed toThe Panthers managed towhittle the Archer lead downwhittle the Archer lead downto six, 50-44, forcing anto six, 50-44, forcing anArcher timeout, but the blueArcher timeout, but the blueand white responded with aand white responded with aBrumett “triple” and two freeBrumett “triple” and two freethrows along with a couple of throws along with a couple of throws from Copsey to pushthrows from Copsey to pushthe lead back to 12 at the lead back to 12 at 58-46.58-46.

Joining Clingaman with 12Joining Clingaman with 12 points  points was was 6-foot-5 6-foot-5 junior junior Parker Ruffer.Parker Ruffer.

“I thought our bigs did a“I thought our bigs did agood job against their bigs.good job against their bigs.Parker is a great player andParker is a great player andwe knew we had to slow himwe knew we had to slow himdown, but they also havedown, but they also haveother players who are capableother players who are capableof scoring. I felt like our guysof scoring. I felt like our guysdid a nice job,” said Hammer.did a nice job,” said Hammer.

The Archers, who haveThe Archers, who havewon their last three games,won their last three games, put  put 67 67 points points on on the the boardboardwith their previous high beingwith their previous high being57 in a losing cause to Pet-57 in a losing cause to Pet-tisville.tisville.

“We aren’t afraid to play at“We aren’t afraid to play ata faster pace. Tonight wea faster pace. Tonight we played a  played a little qulittle quicker, icker, but webut wedidn’t force anything,” saiddidn’t force anything,” saidHammer.Hammer.

Antwerp will be in actionAntwerp will be in actionat home on Thursday whenat home on Thursday whenthey host 7-2 Tinora in a keythey host 7-2 Tinora in a keyGreen Meadows ConferenceGreen Meadows Conferencematch-up. The followingmatch-up. The followingMonday, the Archers will beMonday, the Archers will beon the road to Continental inon the road to Continental ina game that was rescheduleda game that was rescheduleddue to inclement weather.due to inclement weather.

Score by Quarters:Score by Quarters:

Antwerp 14 15 20 18—-Antwerp 14 15 20 18—-6767

Stryker Stryker 16 116 12 10 2 10 22—-22—-6060

 Antwerp 67— Antwerp 67— Brumett 4 4-5 14, Smal-Brumett 4 4-5 14, Smal-

ley 7 6-9 22, Stout 1 ley 7 6-9 22, Stout 1 0-0 2, Williamson0-0 2, Williamson

2 0-2 4, Jones 5 1-1 11, Copsey 3 5-72 0-2 4, Jones 5 1-1 11, Copsey 3 5-7

11, Miesle 1 0-0 3. Totals: 23 16-24 67.11, Miesle 1 0-0 3. Totals: 23 16-24 67.

 Three point goals:  Three point goals: Brumett 2, SmBrumett 2, Smalley 2,alley 2,

Miesle 1. Total fouls: 16.Miesle 1. Total fouls: 16.

Stryker 60—Stryker 60— Beamont 3 0-1 7, WoolaceBeamont 3 0-1 7, Woolace

1 2-2 5, Chad Ruffer 2 0-0 6, Grisier 41 2-2 5, Chad Ruffer 2 0-0 6, Grisier 4

0-2 8, Parker Ruffer 5 2-2 12, Clingaman0-2 8, Parker Ruffer 5 2-2 12, Clingaman

7 8-8 22. Totals: 22 12-16 60. Three7 8-8 22. Totals: 22 12-16 60. Three

point goals: Beamont 1, Woolace 1, C.point goals: Beamont 1, Woolace 1, C.

Ruffer 2. Total fouls: 21.Ruffer 2. Total fouls: 21.

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In the opener of the day, theIn the opener of the day, theRaider seventh graders recorded aRaider seventh graders recorded a38-30 win over the maroon and38-30 win over the maroon andwhite. Caden Bland led the red,white. Caden Bland led the red,white and blue with 11 markerswhite and blue with 11 markerswhile Mox Price, Trae Sinn and Ko-while Mox Price, Trae Sinn and Ko-rbin Slade added eight markers arbin Slade added eight markers apiece. Josiah Linder (two) and Hay-piece. Josiah Linder (two) and Hay-den Gillett (one) provided the other den Gillett (one) provided the other Raider points. Miller had a dozenRaider points. Miller had a dozenmarkers for Paulding with Brewer markers for Paulding with Brewer chipping in six.chipping in six.

Wayne Trace’s eighth gradeWayne Trace’s eighth gradeposted a 32-24 win over the Pan-posted a 32-24 win over the Pan-thers. Eli Sinn and Jake Kuhn boththers. Eli Sinn and Jake Kuhn bothfound double digits with 12 and found double digits with 12 and 1111markers, respectively. Josh Kuhnmarkers, respectively. Josh Kuhn(four), Weston Sinn (three) and(four), Weston Sinn (three) andNoah Glass (two) rounded out theNoah Glass (two) rounded out theRaider scorers. Bradford postedRaider scorers. Bradford postedeight points for the Panthers whileeight points for the Panthers whileMcGarvey chipped in six.McGarvey chipped in six.

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PauldingPaulding Co County Churcunty Church Dih Directoryrectory399-3525, Rev. Monte Moore, Sunday worship at 10:30 399-3525, Rev. Monte Moore, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.a.m.

Paulding United Paulding United Methodist Church, Methodist Church, 321 North 321 North Williams Street,Williams Street,Paulding, church telephone number is 399-3591, Rev. Ben Paulding, church telephone number is 399-3591, Rev. Ben Lowell, Lowell, Wor-Wor-ship service at 9:45 ship service at 9:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 11:15 a.m.; Wed. worship ata.m.; Sunday School, 11:15 a.m.; Wed. worship at6:00pm. Our church office is located at 308 N. Main St.6:00pm. Our church office is located at 308 N. Main St.

Pentecostal Church of Pentecostal Church of God, 601 WGod, 601 W. Caroline St., . Caroline St., Paulding, Elder Paulding, Elder George Robinson, Sunday school at 10 a.m., worship service at noon,George Robinson, Sunday school at 10 a.m., worship service at noon,prayer services Monday at 6 p.m. and Thursday at noon, Bible studyprayer services Monday at 6 p.m. and Thursday at noon, Bible studyat 6 p.m. Tuesday.at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Pioneer Christian Ministries, County Road 108 and Ohio 637, Paulding,Pioneer Christian Ministries, County Road 108 and Ohio 637, Paulding,Rev. Chuck Oliver, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30Rev. Chuck Oliver, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30a.m., and Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. a.m., and Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. including a youth service on atincluding a youth service on atleast three Wednesday evenings.least three Wednesday evenings.

Rose Hill Church Rose Hill Church of God, corner of God, corner of SR 637 and of SR 637 and Charloe Trail, Charloe Trail, Paulding,Paulding,399-3113, Pastor Ron Hofacker, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday wor-399-3113, Pastor Ron Hofacker, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday wor-ship at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday service from 7-8 p.m. with children’s hour.ship at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday service from 7-8 p.m. with children’s hour.

St. John St. John Lutheran Church–ELCA, 7611 Lutheran Church–ELCA, 7611 Road 87, Road 87, Briceton, Pastor Briceton, Pastor Karen Stetins, church telephone number is Karen Stetins, church telephone number is 419-399-4962 or 419-399-2320.419-399-4962 or 419-399-2320.Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

St. Paul St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 Flat Rock 601 Flat Rock Drive (PDrive (P.O. Box.O. Box156), Paulding, Pastor Karen Stetins, church telephone number is 399-156), Paulding, Pastor Karen Stetins, church telephone number is 399-2320, Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:15 a.m.2320, Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:15 a.m.

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Divine Mercy CathoDivine Mercy Catholic Parish, 203 lic Parish, 203 W. TW. Townline, Payne, 3ownline, Payne, 399-2576, Pas-99-2576, Pas-tor Very Rev. G. Allan Fillman, Masses: Saturday at 4:00 p.m.tor Very Rev. G. Allan Fillman, Masses: Saturday at 4:00 p.m.

Edgerton Wesleyan Edgerton Wesleyan Church, 1717 Church, 1717 Bertha St., Bertha St., Woodburn, (Edgerton)Woodburn, (Edgerton)Ind. 46797, Pastor Dave Dignal, church telephone number is 260-632-Ind. 46797, Pastor Dave Dignal, church telephone number is 260-632-4008, Sunday school at 9 a.m., children’s church at 10 a.m., worship at 104008, Sunday school at 9 a.m., children’s church at 10 a.m., worship at 10a.m., home groups at 6 p.m., Wednesday evening services at 6:30 p.m.a.m., home groups at 6 p.m., Wednesday evening services at 6:30 p.m.(Indiana time).(Indiana time).

Living Water Living Water Ministries, Contemporary Ministries, Contemporary worship service worship service Sunday nightsSunday nightsat 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., The “Well” church for kids, Sunday mornings fromat 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., The “Well” church for kids, Sunday mornings from10-11:30 a.m. The church is currently in the process of relocating. For lo-10-11:30 a.m. The church is currently in the process of relocating. For lo-cation information, contact Pastor Rich Phelan, 419-263-2728.cation information, contact Pastor Rich Phelan, 419-263-2728.

Payne Church Payne Church of Christ, of Christ, 220 West 220 West Merrin Street, Merrin Street, Payne, Pastor Payne, Pastor MikealMikealGeorge. Sunday worship at 9:30 am. 419-263-2092; 419-574-2150 (cell).George. Sunday worship at 9:30 am. 419-263-2092; 419-574-2150 (cell).

Payne Church Payne Church of the Nazarene, of the Nazarene, 509 E. 509 E. Orchard St. (Ohio Orchard St. (Ohio 500) Payne,500) Payne,Pastor Mike Harper, 263-2422, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday wor-Pastor Mike Harper, 263-2422, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday wor-ship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday night service at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday prayer ship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday night service at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.meeting at 7:30 p.m.

St. Jacob UniSt. Jacob United Church of ted Church of Christ, southwest Christ, southwest corner of Oacorner of Oak and Hymank and Hymanstreets, Payne, Rev. Jim Langham, 263-2763. Sunday School-9:00 am,streets, Payne, Rev. Jim Langham, 263-2763. Sunday School-9:00 am,Church service-10:00 am.Church service-10:00 am.

St. James Lutheran Church– St. James Lutheran Church– NALC, West TNALC, West Townline Street (Pownline Street (P.O. Box.O. Box42), Payne, 263-2129, Pastor Fred 42), Payne, 263-2129, Pastor Fred Meuter, 260-492-2581. Sunday SchoolMeuter, 260-492-2581. Sunday Schoolat 9:00 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m.at 9:00 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m.

St. Paul St. Paul United Methodist Church, (PUnited Methodist Church, (P.O. Box .O. Box 154) 312 154) 312 South MainSouth MainStreet, Payne, Rev. David Rohrer, church telephone number is 263-2418,Street, Payne, Rev. David Rohrer, church telephone number is 263-2418,parsonage telephone number is 263-2017, Sunday school at 9 a.m., Sun-parsonage telephone number is 263-2017, Sunday school at 9 a.m., Sun-day worship at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.day worship at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

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Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., evening worshipSunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., evening worshipat 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m.at 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m.

PAULDING AND OUTLYINGPAULDING AND OUTLYINGBethel United Bethel United Methodist, Forders Methodist, Forders Bridge, Cecil, Bridge, Cecil, Pastor Kevin Pastor Kevin DoseckDoseck

(419) 899-4153, worship service at 10:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.(419) 899-4153, worship service at 10:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.Bethlehem TBethlehem Temple Pentecostal, emple Pentecostal, 818 West 818 West Jackson Street, Jackson Street, Paulding,Paulding,

399-3770, Rev. Burpo, Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 12399-3770, Rev. Burpo, Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 12p.m.p.m.

Calvary Bible Church, Calvary Bible Church, Ohio 11Ohio 111 W1 West across est across from Paulding County from Paulding County Hos-Hos-pital, 399-4919, elders John Mohr, 260-632-4356, Bob Fessel 419-399-pital, 399-4919, elders John Mohr, 260-632-4356, Bob Fessel 419-399-3398, Brad Sisson 419-263-3108, Don Baer 419-399-5805. Sunday school3398, Brad Sisson 419-263-3108, Don Baer 419-399-5805. Sunday schoolat 9 a.m., morning worship at 10:15 a.m., Bible Study at 7 p.m. Wed.at 9 a.m., morning worship at 10:15 a.m., Bible Study at 7 p.m. Wed.

Cecil Community Church, 203 Cecil Community Church, 203 S. Main S. Main St., Cecil. Pastor St., Cecil. Pastor Ted Ted Ramey.Ramey.Sun. school 10:00 am, Worship service 11:00 am, Sun. eve. 6:00 pm,Sun. school 10:00 am, Worship service 11:00 am, Sun. eve. 6:00 pm,Wed. eve. 6:00 pm.Wed. eve. 6:00 pm.

Cecil First Cecil First Presbyterian Presbyterian Church, Main Church, Main Street, CecStreet, Cecil, Sunday il, Sunday worshipworshipat 8 a.m., Sunday school at 9 at 8 a.m., Sunday school at 9 a.m.a.m.

Christian Fellowship Christian Fellowship Church, Paulding Church, Paulding High School High School Auditeria, 10Auditeria, 10a.m. Sunday. Pastor Greg a.m. Sunday. Pastor Greg Cramer.Cramer.

Divine Mercy Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Catholic Parish, 417 N. 417 N. Main, Paulding, Main, Paulding, 399-2576,399-2576,Pastor Very Rev. G. Pastor Very Rev. G. Allan Fillman, MasseAllan Fillman, Masse s: Saturday at 6 p.m.; s: Saturday at 6 p.m.; SundaySundayat 10:30 a.m.at 10:30 a.m.

Emmanuel Baptist Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1275 Church, 1275 Emerald Road, Emerald Road, Paulding, 419-399-Paulding, 419-399-5061, Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., worship services at 10:45 a.m. and5061, Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., worship services at 10:45 a.m. and6 p.m. Sunday and 6 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor Drew Gardner.6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor Drew Gardner.

First Christian First Christian Church (Disciples Church (Disciples of Christ), of Christ), 1233 Emerald 1233 Emerald Road,Road,Paulding, 419-399-4576, Sunday school 9:00 a.m., Worship servicePaulding, 419-399-4576, Sunday school 9:00 a.m., Worship service10:00 a.m. Interim pastor is 10:00 a.m. Interim pastor is Rev. Dr. Paul Biery.Rev. Dr. Paul Biery.

First PresFirst Presbyterian Chubyterian Church, 1rch, 114 West 14 West Caroline SCaroline Street, Paulditreet, Paulding, 399-ng, 399-2438, Rev. David Meriwether, 9:00am Sunday school (youth and adult),2438, Rev. David Meriwether, 9:00am Sunday school (youth and adult),10:15 a.m. praise singing, 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship. Communion 1st10:15 a.m. praise singing, 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship. Communion 1stSunday each month.Sunday each month.

House of House of Love Ministries, 220 Love Ministries, 220 N. Williams N. Williams St., Paulding. Pastor St., Paulding. Pastor Pre-Pre-dest (Dwayne) Richardson or Sister Brenda dest (Dwayne) Richardson or Sister Brenda Richardson, 419-399-920Richardson, 419-399-92055or 419-796-8718, Sunday worship at 3:00 p.m. Jail or 419-796-8718, Sunday worship at 3:00 p.m. Jail Ministry, Food Min-Ministry, Food Min-istry, Outreach Ministry. Overcomer Outreach - a Christian 12-steapistry, Outreach Ministry. Overcomer Outreach - a Christian 12-steapmeeting, Sundays at 5:00 p.m.meeting, Sundays at 5:00 p.m.

New BeginninNew Beginnings Church gs Church (Church of (Church of God), Cecil, God), Cecil, Pastor Roy Pastor Roy Burk,Burk,399-5041, Sunday worship at 11 a.m.399-5041, Sunday worship at 11 a.m.

Paulding Church Paulding Church of Christ, of Christ, East Perry East Perry Street, Paulding, Street, Paulding, Minister Minister Christopher Reno, 419-399-4761. Bible school at 9:30 a.m., SundayChristopher Reno, 419-399-4761. Bible school at 9:30 a.m., Sundayworship at 10:30 a.m.worship at 10:30 a.m.

Paulding ChurcPaulding Church of the Nah of the Nazarene, 210 Dzarene, 210 Dooley Dr., ooley Dr., Paulding, 399-Paulding, 399-3932, Revs. Kim and Cindy Semran, Sunday school at 9:15 a.m., 3932, Revs. Kim and Cindy Semran, Sunday school at 9:15 a.m., Sun-Sun-day worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening at day worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m.: Kids’ Summer 6:00 p.m.: Kids’ Summer Jam (ages 4-4th grade), Preteen class (5th-6th grade), Teen group (7th-Jam (ages 4-4th grade), Preteen class (5th-6th grade), Teen group (7th-12th grade), and adult service. 12th grade), and adult service. Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.: TeWednesday at 7:00 p.m.: Teen groupen group(7th-12th grade), adult bible study and prayer. Nursery available for all(7th-12th grade), adult bible study and prayer. Nursery available for allservices.services.

Paulding FamPaulding Family Worship ily Worship Center, Center, 501 West 501 West Perry Street, Perry Street, Paulding,Paulding,

Grover Hill Church Grover Hill Church of the Nazarene, of the Nazarene, Maple and East Maple and East Jackson streets,Jackson streets,Pastor Jonathan L. Hoagland, 587-3376, Sunday school at Pastor Jonathan L. Hoagland, 587-3376, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Morn-9:30 a.m., Morn-ing worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday ing worship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening gospel hour at 6 p.m., evening gospel hour at 6 p.m., Wednes-Wednes-day evening service at 7 p.m.day evening service at 7 p.m.

Grover Hill Grover Hill Zion United Zion United Methodist Church, Methodist Church, corner of corner of First and First and Harrison,Harrison,587-3941; Pastor Mike Waldron, 419-238-1493 or 419-233-2241 (cell). Sun-587-3941; Pastor Mike Waldron, 419-238-1493 or 419-233-2241 (cell). Sun-day school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:20 a.m., nursery availableday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:20 a.m., nursery availableduring all services.during all services.

Mandale Church Mandale Church of Christ of Christ in Christian Union, in Christian Union, Ohio 66, Ohio 66, Pastor JustinPastor JustinSterrett, 419-786-9878, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship atSterrett, 419-786-9878, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m.10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m.

Middle Creek Middle Creek United Methodist United Methodist Church, County Church, County Road 24, GrovRoad 24, Grover Hill,er Hill,Pastor William Sherry, Sunday worship at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 10:15Pastor William Sherry, Sunday worship at 9 a.m., Sunday school at 10:15a.m., Sunday evening Bible study at 6 p.m.a.m., Sunday evening Bible study at 6 p.m.

Mt. Zion Mt. Zion United Methodist United Methodist Church, Grover Church, Grover Hill, County Hill, County Road 151, Road 151, Sun-Sun-day school at 9:30 a.m., Pastor David Prior, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.,day school at 9:30 a.m., Pastor David Prior, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.,Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Roselms Christian Roselms Christian Church, Ohio Church, Ohio 114, Pa114, Pastor Gary Cstor Gary Church, 594-2445,hurch, 594-2445,Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.

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Apostolic Christian Apostolic Christian Church, 12867 Church, 12867 Road 82, Road 82, Haviland, 399-5220, Haviland, 399-5220, wor-wor-ship service at 10:30 a.m.ship service at 10:30 a.m.

Country Chapel Country Chapel United Methodist United Methodist Church, Haviland, Church, Haviland, 419-622-5746,419-622-5746,Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:15 a.m.Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:15 a.m.

Latty Zion Latty Zion Baptist Church, Baptist Church, Latty, PLatty, Pastor Levi Castor Levi Collins Jr., ollins Jr., 399-2748, Sun-399-2748, Sun-day school at 10 day school at 10 a.m., worship service at 11:15 a.m.a.m., worship service at 11:15 a.m.

Harvest Field Harvest Field Pentecostal CPentecostal Church of Ghurch of God, 13625 Rod, 13625 Road 12, Soad 12, Scott, Pastor cott, Pastor Terry Martin, 419-622-2026, Sunday school at 9:30 Terry Martin, 419-622-2026, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morninga.m., Sunday morningworship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening worship at 6:00 pm, Wednesdayworship at 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening worship at 6:00 pm, Wednesdayevening worship at 7:00 pm, evening worship at 7:00 pm, Wednesday Youth Group at 7:00 pm.Wednesday Youth Group at 7:00 pm.

Friends United Friends United Methodist Church, Methodist Church, Latty, PLatty, Pastor Ron Joastor Ron Johnson. Sundayhnson. Sundayworship at 9 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study at 7 p.m.worship at 9 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study at 7 p.m.

OAKWOOD/MELROSE AREASOAKWOOD/MELROSE AREAS

Auglaize Chapel Auglaize Chapel Church of GoChurch of God, rural Oakwd, rural Oakwood, 3 miles ood, 3 miles south and south and half half mile west on County Road 60, Pastor Stan Harmon, 594-2248, Sundaymile west on County Road 60, Pastor Stan Harmon, 594-2248, Sundayworship at 9:00 a.m. Sunday school at worship at 9:00 a.m. Sunday school at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday services for 10:30 a.m., Wednesday services for children, youth and adults at 7:00 p.m.children, youth and adults at 7:00 p.m.

Melrose United Methodist Church, Melrose, 594-2076, Pastor EileenMelrose United Methodist Church, Melrose, 594-2076, Pastor EileenKochensparger 399-5818; Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship atKochensparger 399-5818; Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship at10:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible study and prayer at 7:00 p.m.10:30 a.m., Wednesday Bible study and prayer at 7:00 p.m.

Twin Oaks Twin Oaks United Methodist United Methodist Church, corner of Church, corner of Harmon and Harmon and SecondSecondstreets, Oakwood, Pastor Eric Dailey. 419-594-2992. Sunday worship atstreets, Oakwood, Pastor Eric Dailey. 419-594-2992. Sunday worship at9:30 a.m., Sunday school at 10:45 a.m., Bible Study Wednesdays at 10:009:30 a.m., Sunday school at 10:45 a.m., Bible Study Wednesdays at 10:00a.m.a.m.

Prairie Chapel Prairie Chapel Bible Church, Bible Church, one mile eaone mile east and a st and a half-mile north half-mile north of Oak-of Oak-wood on the corner of wood on the corner of roads 104 and 209, Pastor Earl roads 104 and 209, Pastor Earl Chapman, 594-2057,Chapman, 594-2057,

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Antwerp Community Antwerp Community Church, 704 SChurch, 704 S. Erie St., . Erie St., SR 49, SR 49, Antwerp; Pastor Antwerp; Pastor Ricky L. Grimes 419-258-2069. Bible Study Fellowship 9:30 am; Contem-Ricky L. Grimes 419-258-2069. Bible Study Fellowship 9:30 am; Contem-porary Worship 10:30 am, Wednesday Discipleship Study, 7:00 pmporary Worship 10:30 am, Wednesday Discipleship Study, 7:00 pm

Antwerp United Methodist Church, East River Street, Rev. Pastor MikeAntwerp United Methodist Church, East River Street, Rev. Pastor MikeSchneider, church telephone number is 258-4901, Comtemporaty serviceSchneider, church telephone number is 258-4901, Comtemporaty serviceSunday 8:30a.m., Sunday school 9:30a.m., Traditional Service 10:30a.m.Sunday 8:30a.m., Sunday school 9:30a.m., Traditional Service 10:30a.m.

Divine Mercy Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, 30Catholic Parish, 303 S. Monroe, 3 S. Monroe, Antwerp. Office: Antwerp. Office: 417 N.417 N.Main, Paulding, 399-2576, Pastor Very Rev. G. Allan Fillman, Masses: Sun-Main, Paulding, 399-2576, Pastor Very Rev. G. Allan Fillman, Masses: Sun-day at 8:30am.day at 8:30am.

First Baptist CFirst Baptist Church, 5482 CR hurch, 5482 CR 424, Pastor 424, Pastor Todd Todd Murray, Murray, 258-2056, Sun-258-2056, Sun-day school at 9 a.m., Sunday worship 10 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.,day school at 9 a.m., Sunday worship 10 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.,Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church, 126 WChurch, 126 W. River St., . River St., Pastor Mike Pastor Mike Pennington,Pennington,258-2864, Sunday school at 11:15 a.m., Sunday worship at 258-2864, Sunday school at 11:15 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.

Kingdom Hall Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2937 Witnesses, 2937 US 24, US 24, 258-2290. Public258-2290. Publictalk 10 a.m. talk 10 a.m. Sunday, Congregation Bible Study, Theocratic Ministry SchoolSunday, Congregation Bible Study, Theocratic Ministry School& Service Meeting, Theocratic school 7:30 p.m. & Service Meeting, Theocratic school 7:30 p.m. Thursday.Thursday.

Mt. Calvary Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Lutheran Church, Pastor Robert Pastor Robert Becker. SunBecker. Sunday school aday school att9 a.m., Sunday worship at 10 a.m.9 a.m., Sunday worship at 10 a.m.

Riverside ChrisRiverside Christian Church, tian Church, 15413 St. R15413 St. Rt. 49, (cornet. 49, (corner Ohio 49 r Ohio 49 and Roadand Road192), Antwerp. 258-3895, Pastor Regan Clem.192), Antwerp. 258-3895, Pastor Regan Clem.

ARTHUR/FIVE SPAN AREAARTHUR/FIVE SPAN AREA

Apostolic Christian Apostolic Christian Church, 13562 Church, 13562 Road 147, Road 147, Defiance (Junction), Defiance (Junction), 399-399-3121, William Schlatter, Elder, Sunday services at 10:15 a.m. and 12:303121, William Schlatter, Elder, Sunday services at 10:15 a.m. and 12:30p.m., Sunday school at 1 p.m., Wednesday services at 8 p.m.p.m., Sunday school at 1 p.m., Wednesday services at 8 p.m.

Bethel Christian Bethel Christian Church, Ohio Church, Ohio 66, Defiance 66, Defiance (Arthur), Pastor (Arthur), Pastor Christopher Christopher Baker, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.Baker, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.

Church of ChChurch of Christ, corner of rist, corner of County Roads County Roads 166 and 191, 166 and 191, Evangelist Lon-Evangelist Lon-nie Lambert, 399-5022, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Biblenie Lambert, 399-5022, Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Biblestudy at 9:30 a.m. study at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.Sunday.

Junction Bible Junction Bible Christian Church, Christian Church, County Road County Road 11111, Defiance (Jun1, Defiance (Junction),ction),393-2671 or JunctionBible@copper.net, Rev. C. Joseph Fifer, Sunday393-2671 or JunctionBible@copper.net, Rev. C. Joseph Fifer, Sundayschool at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship follows at 10:30 a.m school at 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship follows at 10:30 a.m & Bible Study on& Bible Study onWed. at 7pm.Wed. at 7pm.

Pleasantview MPleasantview Missionary Baptist issionary Baptist Church, County Church, County Road 180, Road 180, DefianceDefiance(Junction), Rev. Alan Ray Newsome, Sunday worship at 11 a.m., evening(Junction), Rev. Alan Ray Newsome, Sunday worship at 11 a.m., eveningservice at 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening services at 7 p.m.service at 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening services at 7 p.m.

Rock Church, Rock Church, SR 637, Five SR 637, Five Span-Arthur area, Span-Arthur area, Pastor Bobby Pastor Bobby BranhamBranham393-2924, Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m., Sunday393-2924, Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 10:45 a.m., Sundayevening worship at 7 p.m., Wednesday evening worship at 7 p.m., Youthevening worship at 7 p.m., Wednesday evening worship at 7 p.m., YouthService Wednesday at 7 p.m.Service Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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Bible Baptist CBible Baptist Church, corner of hurch, corner of Cleveland and Cleveland and Perry streets, GPerry streets, Grover Hill,rover Hill,Pastor Pat Holt, 587-4021, Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship atPastor Pat Holt, 587-4021, Sunday school at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at11 a.m., Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting at11 a.m., Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting at7 p.m.7 p.m.

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QUESTION: My teenagerQUESTION: My teenager just got  just got his learhis learner’s pner’s permitermitand I’m nervous. Do youand I’m nervous. Do youhave any advice for prepar-have any advice for prepar-ing him to drive?ing him to drive?

JIM:JIM: There are plenty of There are plenty of statistics and stories out therestatistics and stories out thereto justify your concerns, soto justify your concerns, soyou’re wise to use this oppor-you’re wise to use this oppor-tunity to teach safe drivingtunity to teach safe drivinghabits and influence your habits and influence your young driver’s young driver’s behaviorbehavior..

First, be patient and stayFirst, be patient and staycool. Teaching your son tocool. Teaching your son todrive may be nerve-rackingdrive may be nerve-rackingfor you, but it’s more so for for you, but it’s more so for him. Give directions calmlyhim. Give directions calmlyand clearly and be liberaland clearly and be liberalwith encouragement andwith encouragement and praise. praise.

Second, children will imi-Second, children will imi-tate their parents, so modeltate their parents, so modelsafe driving habits for your safe driving habits for your adolescent. Know the trafficadolescent. Know the trafficlaws and enforce additionallaws and enforce additionallimits based on his attitudelimits based on his attitudeand skill. Observe the speedand skill. Observe the speedlimit and be courteous of limit and be courteous of other drivers.other drivers.

Third, consider phasingThird, consider phasingyour teen into full drivingyour teen into full driving privileges  privileges in steps. in steps. For examFor exam-- ple, in  ple, in stage one stage one he’s not al-he’s not al-lowed to drive after dark,lowed to drive after dark,while in stage two he can, butwhile in stage two he can, butonly with adult supervision.only with adult supervision.

Fourth, emphasize basicFourth, emphasize basicsafety. Alwsafety. Always require ays require every-every-one in the car to buckle up be-one in the car to buckle up be-fore the engine is started. Hefore the engine is started. Heshould never drive if he isshould never drive if he isdrowsy and don’t fail to drivedrowsy and don’t fail to drivehome the message that drink-home the message that drink-ing and driving kills. What-ing and driving kills. What-ever your feelings aboutever your feelings aboutalcohol, let him know that healcohol, let him know that hecan always call you for a ridecan always call you for a rideto avoid being in a car with anto avoid being in a car with anintoxicated driver.intoxicated driver.

Finally, if he refuses to cor-Finally, if he refuses to cor-rect unsafe driving habits,rect unsafe driving habits,confiscate the keys. The firstconfiscate the keys. The firstthing would-be drivers needthing would-be drivers needto learn is that driving is ato learn is that driving is a

 privilege,  privilege, not not a a right. right. YYour our first priority is not to win afirst priority is not to win a popularity  popularity contest, contest, but but totokeep him and others on thekeep him and others on theroad, alive and well, while heroad, alive and well, while helearns to operate an automo-learns to operate an automo- bile safely and skillfu bile safely and skillfully.lly.QUESTION: I know myQUESTION: I know myfirst responsibility to myfirst responsibility to mykids is as a kids is as a parent, but howparent, but howcan I build a friendshipcan I build a friendshipwith them?with them?

DR. GREG SMALLEY,DR. GREG SMALLEY,vice president, Family Min-vice president, Family Min-istries: There are principlesistries: There are principlesand practices that are founda-and practices that are founda-tional to all rich relationships.tional to all rich relationships.When it comes to building aWhen it comes to building afriendship with your children,friendship with your children,these six are essential.these six are essential.

• Articulate a lifetime com-• Articulate a lifetime com-mitment.mitment.

A commitment that says,A commitment that says,“No matter what happens, I“No matter what happens, Iam here for you, and willam here for you, and willnever stop loving you,” pro-never stop loving you,” pro-vides the foundation of trustvides the foundation of trustnecessary for friendship tonecessary for friendship todevelop with your child.develop with your child.

• Become a student of your • Become a student of your child.child.

Instead of forcing your Instead of forcing your child to do something or bechild to do something or besomeone they’re not, learnsomeone they’re not, learnwho they are: their personal-who they are: their personal-ity, natural talents, dreams,ity, natural talents, dreams,fears, strengths and weak-fears, strengths and weak-nesses. Interact with themnesses. Interact with themand encourage them accord-and encourage them accord-ing to their individual unique-ing to their individual unique-ness and interests.ness and interests.

• Schedule time together.• Schedule time together.Set aside special time for Set aside special time for 

your child every your child every day. Friend-day. Friend-ships don’t develop byships don’t develop bychance or accident, but arechance or accident, but arethe result of spending time to-the result of spending time to-gether on a regular basis.gether on a regular basis.

• Be available.• Be available.Teachable moments, ill-Teachable moments, ill-

nesses and memorable eventsnesses and memorable eventsdon’t always happen accord-don’t always happen accord-ing to our schedule. Some-ing to our schedule. Some-times, we must drop whattimes, we must drop what

By Jim DalyBy Jim Daly

we’re doing, because our we’re doing, because our children are more important.children are more important.By doing so, you’ll provideBy doing so, you’ll providethem with a sense of securitythem with a sense of securityand value.and value.

• Actively listen.• Actively listen.A good listener never as-A good listener never as-

sumes they know what their sumes they know what their child is saying. By givingchild is saying. By givingyour child your undivided at-your child your undivided at-tention and asking clarifyingtention and asking clarifyingquestions, you’ll be commu-questions, you’ll be commu-nicating that your child’snicating that your child’swords and feelings are ex-words and feelings are ex-tremely important.tremely important.

• Use meaningful touch.• Use meaningful touch. Not  Not every every friendship friendship re-re-

quires an element of touch,quires an element of touch, but  but for for your your kids kids it’s it’s ab-ab-solutely essential. A gentle,solutely essential. A gentle,tender and warm touch fromtender and warm touch froma parent, hand holding, ana parent, hand holding, anarm around the shoulder andarm around the shoulder andeven bear hugs, provideseven bear hugs, provides proven  proven physiological physiological andand psychological  psychological benefits benefits for for kids, and communicates thatkids, and communicates thatthey are valued.they are valued.

Building meaningfulBuilding meaningfulfriendships with childrenfriendships with childrentakes time and effort. But if takes time and effort. But if you commit to and practiceyou commit to and practicethese principles, then over these principles, then over time a beautiful friendshiptime a beautiful friendshipcan blossom.can blossom.

‘Winning the Battle for a Generation’‘Winning the Battle for a Generation’By Rick JonesBy Rick Jones

exec. director, Defianceexec. director, DefianceArea YArea Youth for outh for ChristChristWhat is Christmas about?What is Christmas about?

Paco Amodar, a pastor inPaco Amodar, a pastor inLittle Village on Chicago’sLittle Village on Chicago’swest side, lives in a neigh-west side, lives in a neigh-borhood rife with gang vio-borhood rife with gang vio-lence. He tells the followinglence. He tells the followingstory about being invited tostory about being invited tolead a prayer vigil for alead a prayer vigil for ayoung man who had beenyoung man who had beengunned down by a rivalgunned down by a rivalgang.gang.

When I arrived at theWhen I arrived at thevigil, a large crowd of vigil, a large crowd of young people, includingyoung people, includingmany known gang membersmany known gang membershad already gathered aroundhad already gathered aroundthe sidewalk where I wouldthe sidewalk where I wouldbe praying. I wondered,be praying. I wondered,“What should I do? What“What should I do? Whatshould I say?”should I say?”

I felt fearful and inade-I felt fearful and inade-quate. Yet I also knew thatquate. Yet I also knew thatthey had gathered for thisthey had gathered for thisprayer vigil. So amid myprayer vigil. So amid myfears, I prayed silently,fears, I prayed silently,“Jesus, what do you want“Jesus, what do you wantme to do here?”me to do here?”

As I looked out over theAs I looked out over thecrowd, I realized most of crowd, I realized most of these scary-looking gangthese scary-looking gangmembers were just kids,members were just kids,

mostly in their mid or latemostly in their mid or lateteens, with some in their teens, with some in their twenties. I was old enough totwenties. I was old enough to

 be  be their their fatherfather. . They They hadhadsurely been told repeatedly bysurely been told repeatedly byauthority figures how wrongauthority figures how wrongtheir actions were and howtheir actions were and howfoolish gang activity was.foolish gang activity was.But, as I looked at these hurt-But, as I looked at these hurt-ing teenagers, I wondered,ing teenagers, I wondered,What would Jesus say toWhat would Jesus say tothese young people?these young people?

So, I asked permission toSo, I asked permission tospeak from my heart. Then Ispeak from my heart. Then Isaid, “Since most of you aresaid, “Since most of you arehalf my age, I am the age of half my age, I am the age of your fathers. Would youyour fathers. Would youallow me to address you onallow me to address you on

 beha behalf olf of yof your fur fathathers?ers?””My son, my daughter,My son, my daughter,

would you forgive me for notwould you forgive me for not bein being tg there here for for you you whewhen yn yououwere little? Will you forgivewere little? Will you forgiveme for not being there whenme for not being there whenyou took your first steps? Willyou took your first steps? Willyou forgive me for not beingyou forgive me for not beingthere to play catch with youthere to play catch with youwhen you were young? Willwhen you were young? Willyou forgive me for leavingyou forgive me for leavingyou when you most neededyou when you most neededme?”me?”

As the words poured fromAs the words poured frommy lips, I could not controlmy lips, I could not controlmyself. Tears ran freely downmyself. Tears ran freely down

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Moore stands talMoore stands tall for l for WT WT DELTA – Wayne Trace Varsity WrestlingDELTA – Wayne Trace Varsity Wrestling

team competed in the Delta Duals this pastteam competed in the Delta Duals this pastweekend.weekend.

Wayne TWayne Trace finished race finished with a 1-4 mark with a 1-4 mark at theat theBrian Stultz Memorial Dual competition. TheBrian Stultz Memorial Dual competition. TheRaiders defeated Edgerton, 47-36. The lossesRaiders defeated Edgerton, 47-36. The lossescame to Clyde, 58-24; Athens, 45-36; Defi-came to Clyde, 58-24; Athens, 45-36; Defi-ance, 43-32; and Delta, 73-6.ance, 43-32; and Delta, 73-6.

Leading the Raiders was Riley Moore, whoLeading the Raiders was Riley Moore, whowas the lone Raider to go 5-0 on the day.was the lone Raider to go 5-0 on the day.Moore pinned all five of his opponents.Moore pinned all five of his opponents.

George Clemens, Dustin Taylor and Ruger George Clemens, Dustin Taylor and Ruger Goeltzenleuchter all were 4-1 on the day. JoshGoeltzenleuchter all were 4-1 on the day. JoshReel was 3-2, Jacob Dingus and Justin PierceReel was 3-2, Jacob Dingus and Justin Piercewhere each 2-3 on the day.where each 2-3 on the day.

Matt Baxter, Rian James, Matt Baxter, Rian James, Zaine CottermanZaine Cottermanand Darin Showalter all won one match. and Darin Showalter all won one match. JakeJakeGerber competed at the event, but fell short Gerber competed at the event, but fell short of of a victory.a victory.

TyleTyler Showalter re-injured his r Showalter re-injured his knee duringknee during

the first match with Delta. Brandon Laney the first match with Delta. Brandon Laney alsoalsowas injured during the was injured during the Edgerton match.Edgerton match.

Coach Clemens commented that he wasCoach Clemens commented that he was proud of his team and ho proud of his team and how they competed.w they competed.

“We got just what we came for. Last year “We got just what we came for. Last year we revamped our competition schedule andwe revamped our competition schedule andsought out the best competition we couldsought out the best competition we couldfind,” Clemens said. “Delta is the returningfind,” Clemens said. “Delta is the returningstate champions; Defiance, Clyde and Athensstate champions; Defiance, Clyde and Athensare all Div. II schools with very competitiveare all Div. II schools with very competitivewrestling programs. This is the type of wrestling programs. This is the type of matches we need to prepare us for the postmatches we need to prepare us for the postseason.season.

“I want to not only get as many wrestlers I“I want to not only get as many wrestlers Ican to state, but I want to see them on thecan to state, but I want to see them on the podium,  podium, preferably preferably at at the the top,” top,” the the mentor mentor continued. “I was very proud of Riley Moore.continued. “I was very proud of Riley Moore.He has improved so much in the last year. HeHe has improved so much in the last year. He just r just really loeally looks soks solid, olid, and coand continues ntinues to im-to im- prove with each c prove with each competition.”ompetition.”

my cheeks. To my surprise,my cheeks. To my surprise,many of them started to weepmany of them started to weepwith me. Something specialwith me. Something specialhappened in that moment.happened in that moment.Following the gathering theyFollowing the gathering theystarted to trust me evenstarted to trust me eventhough I had no credibility inthough I had no credibility intheir world. I hadn’t sharedtheir world. I hadn’t sharedtheir life, but I had sharedtheir life, but I had sharedtheir pain.their pain.

What is Christmas about?What is Christmas about?Is it not about Jesus Christ,Is it not about Jesus Christ,who tabernacled among us,who tabernacled among us,sharing in our pain sharing in our pain and suffer-and suffer-ing? John writes… Johning? John writes… John1:10-12 (NIV) (10) He was in1:10-12 (NIV) (10) He was inthe world and though thethe world and though theworld was made through him,world was made through him,the world did not recognizethe world did not recognizehim. (11) He came to thathim. (11) He came to thatwhich was his own, but hiswhich was his own, but hisown did not receive him. (12)own did not receive him. (12)Yet to all who received him,Yet to all who received him,to those who believed in histo those who believed in hisname, he gave the right to be-name, he gave the right to be-come children of God…”come children of God…”

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2 BDRM. APARTMENTS2 BDRM. APARTMENTSFOR RENTFOR RENT in Paulding andin Paulding andDefiance. Please call Jodi atDefiance. Please call Jodi at419-399-2419 for more details.419-399-2419 for more details.

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PAULDING MINI STORAGEPAULDING MINI STORAGEUNITS.UNITS. Located at south sideLocated at south sideof Paulding on US 127. Vari-of Paulding on US 127. Vari-ous sizes. Please call 419-ous sizes. Please call 419-399-4444 or 419-399-3721399-4444 or 419-399-3721

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THE 2013 ANNUAL FINAN-THE 2013 ANNUAL FINAN-CIAL REPORTCIAL REPORT for the Villagefor the Villageof Latty is now complete andof Latty is now complete andavailable at the office of theavailable at the office of theclerk-treasurer by appoint-clerk-treasurer by appoint-ment. 419-399-2644. Kayment. 419-399-2644. KayMiller, Clerk -TreasurerMiller, Clerk -Treasurer 20c120c1

PAULDNG COUNTYPAULDNG COUNTYTOWNSHIP ASSN.TOWNSHIP ASSN. meetingmeetingto be held on Sat. Jan. 11,to be held on Sat. Jan. 11,2014 at 9 a.m. at Jackson2014 at 9 a.m. at JacksonTwp. House.Twp. House. 20p120p1

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CONSIGNMENT AUCTIONCONSIGNMENT AUCTION

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18,SATURDAY, JANUARY 18,2014, 9:30AM2014, 9:30AM

18176 ROUTE 127,18176 ROUTE 127,CECIL OH, 45821CECIL OH, 45821

Sale Site Phone: 419-899-3040 OrSale Site Phone: 419-899-3040 Orcall Ron Beverly's cell phone ...call Ron Beverly's cell phone ...

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BUYERS PREMIUM: 2% on each itemBUYERS PREMIUM: 2% on each item$2,501 & greater$2,501 & greater

10% on each item $2,500 & less10% on each item $2,500 & less

Auctioneers: Larry SniderAuctioneers: Larry Snider#2007000262#2007000262

6531 S. SR 13 Pendleton, IN 460646531 S. SR 13 Pendleton, IN 46064

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Due to growing customer demand,Due to growing customer demand,Hornish Bros. Inc. of Defiance, OH,Hornish Bros. Inc. of Defiance, OH,has immediate openings and is cur-has immediate openings and is cur-rently accepting applications forrently accepting applications for COM-COM-

PANY DRIVERSPANY DRIVERS to run in the Greatto run in the GreatLakes area. Lakes area. We We provide a provide a competiticompetitivevewage, assigned and well-maintainedwage, assigned and well-maintainedequipment, health, vision and dentalequipment, health, vision and dentalinsurance, direct deposit and paid va-insurance, direct deposit and paid va-cations. If getting home is important tocations. If getting home is important toyou and you have you and you have a Class A CDL anda Class A CDL andat least 2 years experience then callat least 2 years experience then call1-800-334-1-800-334-2231 Mon-Fri 7-3:30 2231 Mon-Fri 7-3:30 andandask for ask for Recruiting. Recruiting. E.O.E.E.O.E.   21c1  21c1

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#1609#1609 - 4 bdrms, 1 1/2- 4 bdrms, 1 1/2bath bath home home w/laminatew/laminatewood flooring, C/A,wood flooring, C/A,close to school & down-close to school & down-town, Pldg.town, Pldg. Priced toPriced toSell! Call Aaron TimmSell! Call Aaron Timm419-769-5805419-769-5805

To see nice color pictures & interior shots of properties offeredTo see nice color pictures & interior shots of properties offeredby Gorrell Bros. go to:by Gorrell Bros. go to: www.gorrellbros-paulding.comwww.gorrellbros-paulding.com

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#1601#1601 10 Acres10 Acresw/woods, lg. graveledw/woods, lg. graveledpond, 30x36 pole bldg.pond, 30x36 pole bldg.Beautiful home w/ hotBeautiful home w/ hottub. 3 Bdrms, 2 Baths,tub. 3 Bdrms, 2 Baths,SW of Antwerp.SW of Antwerp.$197,500$197,500 CallCallSandra/Tamyra 419-Sandra/Tamyra 419-506-1015506-1015

NEW PRICE USING #1610NEW PRICE USING #1610— 301 N. MAIN ST., PLDG - Lg. 4 BDRM 1— 301 N. MAIN ST., PLDG - Lg. 4 BDRM 11/2 BATH HOME CORNER LOT.... GOURMET KITCHEN....C/A1/2 BATH HOME CORNER LOT.... GOURMET KITCHEN....C/A......2 CAR2 CARGARAGE....GARAGE....SELLER WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS!!SELLER WILL LOOK AT ALL OFFERS!! - CALL DON GOR-- CALL DON GOR-RELL 419-399-7699RELL 419-399-7699

NEW PRICE LISTING #1607NEW PRICE LISTING #1607 — 308-312 E. JACKSON ST., PLDG - OLD— 308-312 E. JACKSON ST., PLDG - OLDPAULDING ANIMAL CLINIC... MANY POSSIBLE USES... Lg. PARCELPAULDING ANIMAL CLINIC... MANY POSSIBLE USES... Lg. PARCELW/ POTENTIAL CLOSE TOW/ POTENTIAL CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN...SELLERDOWNTOWN...SELLER WILL LOOK ATWILL LOOK ATALL OFFERS ....CALL DON GORRELL 419-399-7699ALL OFFERS ....CALL DON GORRELL 419-399-7699

#1531#1531 -- 9 Acres of9 Acres ofFantastic River Views!Fantastic River Views!“One-of-a-kind” 3 Bdrm,“One-of-a-kind” 3 Bdrm,2.5 Bath, 4,200 Sq. ft.2.5 Bath, 4,200 Sq. ft.Home! Beautiful brkfastHome! Beautiful brkfastarea! 3-car garage.area! 3-car garage.$349,000.$349,000. Call Sandra/ Call Sandra/ Tamyra 419-506-1015Tamyra 419-506-1015

#1599#1599 -Inviting 3 bdrm-Inviting 3 bdrmhome on 1 acre. New bath,home on 1 acre. New bath,beautiful kitchen, base-beautiful kitchen, base-ment w/ rec room, 2 carment w/ rec room, 2 cargarage. S. of Paulding.garage. S. of Paulding.$59,900.$59,900. Call Sandra/ Call Sandra/ Tamyra 419-506-1015Tamyra 419-506-1015

NEW NEW LISTING LISTING #1616---#1616---7871 SR 111 W, Paulding7871 SR 111 W, Paulding- 3 bdrm home with pole- 3 bdrm home with polebarn and rural settingbarn and rural setting......Affordably Priced atAffordably Priced at$42,000$42,000....Call Don....Call DonGorrell 419-399-7699Gorrell 419-399-7699

#1617#1617 — 602 Emerald— 602 EmeraldRd, PIdg - PreviouslyRd, PIdg - Previouslyused as a Doctor’sused as a Doctor’sOffice.... Could haveOffice.... Could havemany uses...many uses... Seller hasSeller hasretired and SAYSretired and SAYSSELL!!!!! $ 35,000SELL!!!!! $ 35,000 --CALL DON GORRELLCALL DON GORRELL419-399-7699419-399-7699

#1592#1592 3 Bdrm, 2 Baths,3 Bdrm, 2 Baths,fenced yard. Roof shin-fenced yard. Roof shin-gles & siding new lastgles & siding new lastfall! $96,000. Paulding.fall! $96,000. Paulding.Call Sandra/ TamyraCall Sandra/ Tamyra419-506-1015419-506-1015

18367 ROAD 60, GROVER HILL18367 ROAD 60, GROVER HILL

This 4-bedroom, 2-bath brick ranch has a nice 2-acre set-This 4-bedroom, 2-bath brick ranch has a nice 2-acre set-ting, attached 2-car garage and 34’x24’ pole building closting, attached 2-car garage and 34’x24’ pole building clos eeto Wayne Trace Schools. $149,900. Bill Priest #420to Wayne Trace Schools. $149,900. Bill Priest #420

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419 W Ervin419 W ErvinVan Wert, OHVan Wert, OH419-238-9733419-238-9733800-727-2021800-727-2021

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U.S. BANK,U.S. BANK, NA NATIONATIONAL L ASSOASSOCI-CI-ATION, AS SUCCES-ATION, AS SUCCES-SOR TRUSTEE TOSOR TRUSTEE TOBANK OF AMERICA,BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. N.A., , AS AS SUCSUCCESCESSOR SOR TO LASALLE BANK,TO LASALLE BANK, N.A.  N.A. AS AS TRUSTRUSTEETEEFOR THE HOLDERSFOR THE HOLDERSOF THE MERRILLOF THE MERRILLLYNCH FIRSTLYNCH FIRSTFRANKLIN MORT-FRANKLIN MORT-GAGE LOAN TRUST,GAGE LOAN TRUST,MORTGAGE LOANMORTGAGE LOANA S S E T - B A C K E DA S S E T - B A C K E DCERTIFICATES, SE-CERTIFICATES, SE-RIES 2007-1,RIES 2007-1,vs.vs. Nellie  Nellie R. R. WroWroblewskiblewskiDeceased, James H.Deceased, James H.Wroblewski, Sr., et al.Wroblewski, Sr., et al.The Defendant, Un-The Defendant, Un-known Heirs, Legatees,known Heirs, Legatees,Devisees, Executors,Devisees, Executors,Administrators and As-Administrators and As-signs and their Spouses,signs and their Spouses,if any, of Nellie R.if any, of Nellie R.WroblewskiWroblewski, but , but whosewhosecurrent address is un-current address is un-known, will take noticeknown, will take noticethat on October 1, 2013,that on October 1, 2013,the Plaintiff, U.S.the Plaintiff, U.S.BANK, NATIONALBANK, NATIONALASSOCIATION, ASASSOCIATION, ASS U C C E S S O R  S U C C E S S O R  TRUSTEE TO BANK TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,OF AMERICA, N.A.,AS SUCCESSOR TOAS SUCCESSOR TOLASALLE BANK,LASALLE BANK, N.A.  N.A. AS AS TRUSTTRUSTEEEEFOR THE HOLDERSFOR THE HOLDERSOF THE MERRILLOF THE MERRILLLYNCH FIRSTLYNCH FIRSTFRANKLIN MORT-FRANKLIN MORT-GAGE LOAN TRUST,GAGE LOAN TRUST,MORTGAGE LOANMORTGAGE LOANA S S E T - B A C K E DA S S E T - B A C K E DCERTIFICATES, SE-CERTIFICATES, SE-RIES 2007-1, filed itsRIES 2007-1, filed itsComplaint in Case No.Complaint in Case No.CI 13 193, in the CourtCI 13 193, in the Courtof Common Pleas of of Common Pleas of Paulding County, Ohio,Paulding County, Ohio,seeking a foreclosure of seeking a foreclosure of its mortgage interest inits mortgage interest inthe real property locatedthe real property locatedat 17026 St Rt 49,at 17026 St Rt 49,Antwerp, OH 45813-Antwerp, OH 45813-9152, Permanent Parcel9152, Permanent Parcel No.  No. 1l-09S-1l-09S-009-00,009-00,("Real Estate"), and al-("Real Estate"), and al-leged that the Defen-leged that the Defen-dant, have or may havedant, have or may havean interest in this Realan interest in this RealEstate.Estate.The Defendant, Un-The Defendant, Un-known Heirs, Legatees,known Heirs, Legatees,Devisees, Executors,Devisees, Executors,Administrators and As-Administrators and As-signs and their Spouses,signs and their Spouses,if any, of Nellie R.if any, of Nellie R.Wroblewski, is requiredWroblewski, is requiredto answer the Plaintiff’sto answer the Plaintiff’sComplaint withinComplaint withintwenty-eight (28) daystwenty-eight (28) daysafter the last date of pub-after the last date of pub-

lication of this notice. Inlication of this notice. Inthe event that the Defen-the event that the Defen-dant, Unknown Heirs,dant, Unknown Heirs,Legatees, Devisees, Ex-Legatees, Devisees, Ex-ecutors, Administratorsecutors, Administratorsand Assigns and their and Assigns and their Spouses, if any, of NellieSpouses, if any, of NellieR. Wroblewski, failed toR. Wroblewski, failed torespond in the allottedrespond in the allottedtime, judgment by de-time, judgment by de-fault can be enteredfault can be enteredagainst them for the re-against them for the re-lief requested in thelief requested in thePlaintifFs Complaint.PlaintifFs Complaint.Matthew C. GladwellMatthew C. Gladwell(0075591)(0075591)Carrie L. RouseCarrie L. Rouse(0083281)(0083281)Ryan F. HemmerleRyan F. Hemmerle(0079721)(0079721)Robert A. WoodRobert A. Wood(0031620)(0031620)Attorney for Plaintiff Attorney for Plaintiff Reisenfeld & Associ-Reisenfeld & Associ-ates, LPA LLCates, LPA LLC3962 Red Bank Road3962 Red Bank RoadCincinnati, OH 45227Cincinnati, OH 45227voice; (513) 322-7000voice; (513) 322-7000facsimile: (513) 322-facsimile: (513) 322-70997099 17c617c6

IN THE COMMONIN THE COMMONPLEAS COURT OFPLEAS COURT OF

PAULDINGPAULDINGCOUNTY, OHIOCOUNTY, OHIO

LEAUDREY BUCK-LEAUDREY BUCK- NER NER:: Case Case No. No. CICI12 14812 148aka Leaudrey Youngaka Leaudrey Youngaka Leaudry Buckner,aka Leaudry Buckner,et.al.:et.al.:PlaintiffsPlaintiffsv.v.RENOTTA KELLYRENOTTA KELLY::nka Renotta Young,nka Renotta Young,et.al.et.al.DefendentsDefendentsTo: To: Unknown Unknown SpouseSpouseof Renotta Kelly nkaof Renotta Kelly nkaRenotta Young; Jerry Renotta Young; Jerry WW..Young, deceased akaYoung, deceased akaJerry William Young,Jerry William Young,deceased; Charles T.deceased; Charles T.Young; UnknownYoung; UnknownSpouse of Charles T.Spouse of Charles T.Young; All the unknownYoung; All the unknownheirs, executors, admin-heirs, executors, admin-istrators and assigns of istrators and assigns of Charles T. Young; AlvinCharles T. Young; AlvinEdsel Young, aka Auld-Edsel Young, aka Auld-win E. Young; Unknownwin E. Young; UnknownSpouse of Alvin EdselSpouse of Alvin EdselYYoung, aka oung, aka Auldwin E.Auldwin E.Young; All the unknownYoung; All the unknownheirs, executors, admin-heirs, executors, admin-istrators and assigns of istrators and assigns of Alvin Edsel Young, akaAlvin Edsel Young, akaAuldwin E. Young; Win-Auldwin E. Young; Win-fred Wingate; Unknownfred Wingate; UnknownSpouse of WinfredSpouse of WinfredWingate; All the un-Wingate; All the un-known heirs, executors,known heirs, executors,administrators and as-administrators and as-signs of Winfredsigns of WinfredWingateWingatePlease take notice that anPlease take notice that anAmended Complaint hasAmended Complaint has

 been fi been filed in thled in the abovee above--captioned action againstcaptioned action againstyou seeking a declara-you seeking a declara-tory judgment clarifyingtory judgment clarifyingtitle to the subject real es-title to the subject real es-tate, and an action seek-tate, and an action seek-ing to quiet title theing to quiet title thesubject real estate, andsubject real estate, andseeking to partition to theseeking to partition to thesubject real estate, whichsubject real estate, whichreal estate is described asreal estate is described asfollows:follows:Situate in the TownshipSituate in the Townshipof Washington in theof Washington in theCounty of Paulding andCounty of Paulding andState of Ohio, andState of Ohio, and bounde bounded d and describeand describeddas follows; to wit: A partas follows; to wit: A partof the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (1/4) of the Northwest(1/4) of the NorthwestQuarter (1/4) of SectionQuarter (1/4) of SectionFifteen (15), TownshipFifteen (15), TownshipOne (1) North, RangeOne (1) North, RangeFour (4) East, of the firstFour (4) East, of the first princ principal ipal MeridMeridian ian de-de-scribed as follows: Be-scribed as follows: Be-ginning at a pointginning at a pointSixty-four (64) rodsSixty-four (64) rodsSouth of the SouthwestSouth of the Southwestcorner of the northwestcorner of the northwestQuarter (1/4) of theQuarter (1/4) of thenorthwest Quarter (1/4)northwest Quarter (1/4)of said Section Fifteenof said Section Fifteen(15), Township and(15), Township andRange aforesaid, andRange aforesaid, andrunning thence South onrunning thence South onthe West line of Quarter-the West line of Quarter-Quarter section, sixteenQuarter section, sixteen(16) rods to the South-(16) rods to the South-west corner thereof;west corner thereof;thence East along thethence East along thehalf section line runninghalf section line runningEast and West throughEast and West throughsaid section Fifteen (15),said section Fifteen (15),Eighty (80) rods to theEighty (80) rods to thecenter of a road runningcenter of a road runningthrough said section;through said section;thence in a Northerly di-thence in a Northerly di-rection in the center of rection in the center of said road to a pointsaid road to a pointwhere said road crosseswhere said road crossesthe North line of thethe North line of theSouthwest Quarter (1/4)Southwest Quarter (1/4)of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (1/4) of said Section Fif-(1/4) of said Section Fif-teen (15); thence Westteen (15); thence Weston said quarter sectionon said quarter sectionline to a point Forty (40)line to a point Forty (40)rods East of the West linerods East of the West lineof said Section Fifteenof said Section Fifteen(15); thence South Sixty-(15); thence South Sixty-four (64) rods; thencefour (64) rods; thenceWest to the West line of West to the West line of said section and place of said section and place of  begin beginning, ning, contacontaininginingfifteen (15) acres of land,fifteen (15) acres of land,more or less.more or less.Also, the NorthwestAlso, the NorthwestQuarter (1/4) of theQuarter (1/4) of theSouthwest Quarter (1/4)Southwest Quarter (1/4)of said Section Fifteenof said Section Fifteen(15), Township and(15), Township andrange aforesaid, contain-range aforesaid, contain-ing Forty (40) acres of ing Forty (40) acres of land, more or less.land, more or less.Containing in all Fifty-Containing in all Fifty-five (55) acres of land,five (55) acres of land,more or less, but subjectmore or less, but subject

to all legal highways.to all legal highways.Parcel ID Nos.: 31-15S-Parcel ID Nos.: 31-15S-012-00 (40 acres) and012-00 (40 acres) and32-15S-013-00 (1532-15S-013-00 (15acres)acres)Situated in WashingtonSituated in WashingtonTownship, PauldingTownship, PauldingCounty, Ohio:County, Ohio:The East one-half (1/2)The East one-half (1/2)of the West half (1/2) of of the West half (1/2) of the Southeast Quarter the Southeast Quarter (1/4) of Section Sixteen(1/4) of Section Sixteen(16), Town One (1)(16), Town One (1) North North, , Range Four Range Four (4)(4)East, Paulding County,East, Paulding County,Ohio, forty (40) acres.Ohio, forty (40) acres.Parcel ID No.: 31-16S-Parcel ID No.: 31-16S-008-00 (40 acres)008-00 (40 acres)You are required to an-You are required to an-swer the Amendedswer the AmendedComplaint within 28Complaint within 28days after the publicationdays after the publicationof this Notice, which willof this Notice, which will be  be publispublished hed once once aaweek for six (6) succes-week for six (6) succes-sive weeks, the date of sive weeks, the date of the last publication willthe last publication will be  be on on 1-22, 2014, 1-22, 2014, andandthe 28 days for answer the 28 days for answer will commence on thatwill commence on thatdate.date.Ann E. Pease, Clerk Ann E. Pease, Clerk Common Pleas Court Of Common Pleas Court Of Paulding County, OhioPaulding County, Ohio115 N.Williams Street115 N.Williams StreetPaulding, Ohio 45879Paulding, Ohio 45879BRIAN S. GORRELL,BRIAN S. GORRELL,ESQ. (#0075438)ESQ. (#0075438) 17c617c6

112 N. Water Street112 N. Water StreetPaulding, OH 45879Paulding, OH 45879(419) 399-2181(419) 399-2181Attorney for PlaintiffsAttorney for Plaintiffs

IN THE COURT OFIN THE COURT OFCOMMON PLEASCOMMON PLEAS

OF PAULDINGOF PAULDINGCOUNTY, OHIOCOUNTY, OHIO

First Federal Bank of First Federal Bank of the Midwest, 601 Clin-the Midwest, 601 Clin-ton Street, Defiance,ton Street, Defiance,OH 43512,OH 43512,Plaintiff Plaintiff vs.vs.Sean W. Sprouse, etc.,Sean W. Sprouse, etc.,et al. Defendants.et al. Defendants.Case No. CI-13-236Case No. CI-13-236JUDGE RIGHTER-JUDGE RIGHTER-BECKMANBECKMANJohn M. LimingJohn M. Liming(0008159), of (0008159), of Clemens, Korhn, Lim-Clemens, Korhn, Lim-ing & Warncke, Ltd.ing & Warncke, Ltd.Block Six BusinessBlock Six BusinessCenter Center 419 Fifth Street, Suite419 Fifth Street, Suite20002000P. O. Box 787P. O. Box 787Defiance, OH 43512-Defiance, OH 43512-07870787Telephone: 419-782-6055Telephone: 419-782-6055Facsimile: 419-782-3227Facsimile: 419-782-3227E m a i l :E m a i l : jmllaw@defhet.com jmllaw@defhet.comAttorneys for Plaintiff Attorneys for Plaintiff LEGAL NOTICELEGAL NOTICEApril L. Sprouse, whoseApril L. Sprouse, whoselast known address waslast known address was

9206 County Road 171,9206 County Road 171,Oakwood, Ohio; andOakwood, Ohio; andwhose present residencewhose present residenceaddress is unknown andaddress is unknown andwhose place of resi-whose place of resi-dence cannot be ascer-dence cannot be ascer-tained and, the unknowntained and, the unknownspouse, heirs, devisees,spouse, heirs, devisees,legatees, executors, ad-legatees, executors, ad-ministrators, creditorsministrators, creditorsand assigns and the un-and assigns and the un-known guardians of anyknown guardians of anyminor and/or incompe-minor and/or incompe-tent spouse, heirs, de-tent spouse, heirs, de-visees or legatees of visees or legatees of April L. Sprouse, all of April L. Sprouse, all of whose addresses are un-whose addresses are un-known and whoseknown and whose place places of rs of resideesidence cance can-n-not be ascertained, shallnot be ascertained, shalltake notice that, ontake notice that, onDec. 26, 2013, FirstDec. 26, 2013, FirstFederal Bank of theFederal Bank of theMidwest filed a Com-Midwest filed a Com- plaint i plaint in Forecln Foreclosure of osure of Mortgage in the above-Mortgage in the above-captioned action in thecaptioned action in theCourt of Common PleasCourt of Common Pleasof Paulding County,of Paulding County,Ohio, Courthouse, 115Ohio, Courthouse, 115 North Williams Street, North Williams Street,Paulding, OH. The ob-Paulding, OH. The ob- ject of th ject of the Comple Complaint iaint issto foreclose the lien of to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff’s mortgagePlaintiff’s mortgagerecorded upon the fol-recorded upon the fol-lowing described reallowing described realestate in which Plaintiff estate in which Plaintiff alleges that the forego-alleges that the forego-ing Defendants have or ing Defendants have or may claim to have an in-may claim to have an in-terest in the subject realterest in the subject realestate. Pursuant toestate. Pursuant to2703.141, the complete2703.141, the completestreet address for thestreet address for thesubject real estate issubject real estate is9206 County Road 171,9206 County Road 171,Oakwood, Ohio, and theOakwood, Ohio, and the parcel  parcel number number is is 08-08-22S-017-00. You are22S-017-00. You arefurther advised that thefurther advised that thecomplete legal descrip-complete legal descrip-tion of the parcel may betion of the parcel may beobtained from theobtained from thecounty auditor.county auditor.Defendants are requiredDefendants are requiredto answer within twenty-to answer within twenty-eight (28) days to the lasteight (28) days to the last publi publicatication on of of this this LegaLegall Notice  Notice and and to to serve serve aacopy of their Answer copy of their Answer upon Plaintiff's attorneyupon Plaintiff's attorneywho is John M. Liming,who is John M. Liming,P.O. Box 787, Defiance,P.O. Box 787, Defiance,Ohio, 43512-0787, or Ohio, 43512-0787, or default judgment maydefault judgment may be g be grantranted aed againsgainst tt them,hem,forever barring assertionforever barring assertionof their claims.of their claims.Ann E. PeaseAnn E. PeasePaulding County Clerk Paulding County Clerk of Courtsof Courts115 North Williams115 North WilliamsStreetStreetPaulding, Ohio 45879Paulding, Ohio 45879

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NOTICE TO: TammyNOTICE TO: TammyAldredAldredWhose last known ad-Whose last known ad-dress is: dress is: 759 E. 759 E. PerryPerryStreet, Paulding, OHStreet, Paulding, OH4587945879Please be notified thatPlease be notified that pursuan pursuant t to to ReviseReviseddCode (“R.C.”) 5123.50Code (“R.C.”) 5123.50through 5123.54, thethrough 5123.54, theDepartment of Develop-Department of Develop-mental Disabilities hasmental Disabilities hasdetermined that there isdetermined that there isa reasonable basis for a reasonable basis for  belie believing thaving that you havet you havecommitted misappropri-committed misappropri-ation and proposes toation and proposes toissue an adjudicationissue an adjudicationorder placing your nameorder placing your nameon the registry of per-on the registry of per-sons (hereinafter sons (hereinafter “Abuser Registry”)“Abuser Registry”)found to have commit-found to have commit-ted specified misconductted specified misconductincluding including misappropriamisappropria--tion tion regarding an regarding an indi-indi-vidual developmentalvidual developmentaldisabilities while em-disabilities while em- ployed  ployed as as a a DevelopDevelop--mental Disabilitiesmental Disabilitiesemployee. “Develop-employee. “Develop-mental Disabilities em-mental Disabilities em- ployee”  ployee” is is definedefined d ininR.C. 5123.50(C) as in-R.C. 5123.50(C) as in-cluding “[a]n individualcluding “[a]n individualwho is employed in awho is employed in a positi position on that that includesincludes providi providing ng specialspecializedizedservices to an individualservices to an individualwith developmental dis-with developmental dis-abilities.” “Misappropri-abilities.” “Misappropri-ation” is defined in R.C.ation” is defined in R.C.5123.50(B) as “depriv-5123.50(B) as “depriv-ing, defrauding, or oth-ing, defrauding, or oth-erwise obtaining the realerwise obtaining the realor personal property of or personal property of an individual by anyan individual by anymeans prohibited by themeans prohibited by theRevised Code, includingRevised Code, includingviolations of Chapter violations of Chapter 2911. or 2913. of the Re-2911. or 2913. of the Re-vised Code”.vised Code”.You are charged with aYou are charged with aviolation of R. C.violation of R. C.5123.51(C)(3)(a)(i)5123.51(C)(3)(a)(i)and/or (ii), to wit:and/or (ii), to wit:On or about August 1,On or about August 1,2011 through on or 2011 through on or about November 31,about November 31,2011, while working as2011, while working asa Home Manager for a Home Manager for Champaign ResidentialChampaign ResidentialServices, Inc., an agencyServices, Inc., an agencythat provides services tothat provides services toindividuals with devel-individuals with devel-opmental disabilities,opmental disabilities,you took food stampsyou took food stampsand petty cash funds thatand petty cash funds that belong belonged to indivied to individualsdualsA.B., M.O. and N.S.A.B., M.O. and N.S.You used food stampsYou used food stampstotaling approximatelytotaling approximately$390.00 to purchase$390.00 to purchasegroceries for your owngroceries for your own persona personal use. l use. YYou alsoou alsotook $15 from each of took $15 from each of named individual’s pettynamed individual’s pettycash funds totaling $45.cash funds totaling $45.As a result of your ac-As a result of your ac-tions, you were con-tions, you were con-victed of 4 counts of victed of 4 counts of Trafficking in or IllegalTrafficking in or IllegalUse of Food Stamps andUse of Food Stamps and3 counts of Theft in case3 counts of Theft in casenumber 12-CR-11280 innumber 12-CR-11280 inthe Defiance County,the Defiance County,Ohio Court of CommonOhio Court of CommonPleas.Pleas.You are entitled to aYou are entitled to ahearing about thesehearing about thesecharges if your writtencharges if your writtenrequest is received byrequest is received byVicki Jenkins, AssociateVicki Jenkins, AssociateGeneral Counsel, OhioGeneral Counsel, OhioDepartment of Develop-Department of Develop-mental Disabilities, 30mental Disabilities, 30E. Broad St., 12th Floor,E. Broad St., 12th Floor,Columbus, Ohio 43215,Columbus, Ohio 43215,within 30 days of thiswithin 30 days of thisnotice. notice. If no If no request isrequest isreceived, an adjudica-received, an adjudica-tion will be held in your tion will be held in your absence to determineabsence to determineyour placement on theyour placement on theRegistry.Registry. 20c120c1

Paulding County Agricultural SocietyPaulding County Agricultural Society

Profit & LossProfit & LossDecember 2012 throughDecember 2012 through

November 2013November 2013

OrdOrdininary ary InIncocomeme/E/Expxpenensese DeDec 'c '12 12 - N- Nov ov 1313

IncomeIncome1111110 0 - - PPaarrii--MMuuttuuaal l TTaaxx 8877..88441122220 0 - - SSeeaassoon n TTiicckkeettss 113300..00001133110 0 - - CCoonncceessssiioonnss 55,,888844..00001133990 0 - - OOtthheer r AAccttiivviittiieess 66,,667722..00001144990 - 0 - OOtthheer Sr Saallees bs by fy faaiirrbbooaarrdd 11,,991188..3300151510 10 - E- Entn try r y FFeeees as and nd DeDecclalararat it ionon 2,2,787800.0.0001155220 0 - - PPaarrii--MMuuttuuaallss 444411..77001155330 0 - - RRaacciinng g PPrrooggrraam m - - AAddss 555500..00001155990 0 - - OOtthheer r RRaacce e RReecceeiippttss 22,,008800..0000171710 10 - E- Elelec tc trri cicty t y - R- Re ie imbmbururssememenentt 7 ,7,858500.6.6881188110 0 - - CCllaasss s EEnnttrry y FFeeeess 11,,773311..00001188220 0 - - MMeemmbbeerrsshhiip p FFeeeess 1199..00001199110 0 - - RReennttaal l - - GGrroouunnddss 33,,004400..00001199220 0 - - RReennttaal l - - BBuuiillddiinnggss 11,,333355..00001199330 0 - - RReennttaal l - - CCaammp p SSiitteess 33,,220055..0000191950 50 - - ReRentntal al - - StStalallsls, , PPenens, s, BaBarnrnss 2,2,88882.2.00001199660 0 - - RReennttaal l - - SSttoorraaggee 66,,997755..00002211110 0 - - OOhhiio o FFaaiirrs s FFuunndd 11,,330011..44882211330 0 - - OOhhiio o FFaaiirrs s FFuunnd d CC 11,,000000..00002211440 0 - - OOhhiio o FFaaiirrs s FFuunnd d DD 3311,,773322..00002211550 - 0 - JJrr. . FFaaiir Rr Reeiimmbbuurrsseemmeennttss 44,,224400..77002210 2210 - - County County Government Government Grant Grant 800.00800.002222330 0 - - CCoouunntty y JJrr. . FFaaiir r FFuunnddss 550000..00002222990 0 - - OOtthheer r GGoovvt t SSuuppppoorrtt 88,,770000..00003113110 - Gif0 - Gifts ants and Dond Donatiations Rons Restestricrictedted 29,29,573573.67.67313190 90 - - OtOtheher r ReReststr ir ictcted ed SuSupppporortt 22221,1,80808.8.04043322110 0 - - GGiifftts s aannd d DDoonnaattiioonnss 44,,776677..11113322330 0 - - SSppoonnssoorrsshhiippss 2255,,665500..0000

 Tota Total Incomel Income 377,654.52377,654.52

ExpenseExpense4400990 0 - - OOtthheer r WWaaggeess 11,,550000..0000616110 10 - B- Boaoard rd of of DiDirerectctoror's 's ExExpepensnsee -1-1,4,43232.0.000616120 20 - S- Sececreretatary/ry/TTrereasasururerer's 's ExExpepensnsee 15151.1.19196611440 0 - - MMeemmbbeerrsshhiippss 112255..00006622110 - 0 - RRaacce e TTrroopphhi ei es & s & BBlal annkkeettss 11,,117744..33666622990 0 - - OOtthheer r RRaacce e EExxppeennsseess 887799..8800636300 - S00 - Supuppliplies Pes Pururchchasased fed for Ror Resesaleale 1,1,97975.5.17176644110 0 - - OOffffiicce e SSuupppplliieess 332299..99226644220 0 - - GGrroouunnd Md Maaiinntteennaannccee 22,,003344..77447711110 0 - - EElleeccttrriicciittyy 2255,,772222..44887711330 0 - - PPrrooppaannee 448877..00007711440 0 - - WWaatteerr 99,,116666..11227711550 0 - - TTeelleepphhoonneess 881188..22887722110 0 - - RRaacce e TTaax x EExxppeennsseess 6677..11117722220 0 - - RRaacce e PPuurrssee 3344,,332244..00007722330 0 - - SSttaarrttiinng g GGaattee 990000..00007722440 0 - - PPhhootto o FFiinniisshh 880000..00007722660 0 - - AAnnnnoouunncceerr, , JJuuddggees s eettcc 11,,554400..0000727290 90 - - OthOther er RaRace ce ReRelatlated ed ExExpepensnseses 1,1,27275.5.00007733220 - 0 - AAuuddiittiinng ag annd Ad Accccoouunnttiinngg 55,,881177..0000737340 40 - - CoContntraracctutua l a l EnEnteter tr ta ia inmnmenentt 8 ,8,686811.6.6997733550 - 0 - RRiidde Ce Coompmpaanny Ey Exxppeensnseses 1122,,000000..00007733990 0 - - OOtthheer r SSeerrvviiccees s EExxppeennssee 444411..7700747440 - 40 - ClCleaeanining ang and Jnd Jananiti tororiaial Sel Servirvicece 52521.1.4545743743G - GrouG - Grounds Knds Keepieeping Prng Prop Expop Expensenseses 1,81,829.29.08087744880 0 - - TTaaxxees s tto o GGoovv''tt 440066..44337755110 0 - - LLeeggaal l AAddss 110088..33887755220 0 - - NNeewwssppaappeer r AAddss 3377..00007755330 0 - - RRaaddiio o aannd d TTV V AAddss 11,,000011..0000757540 40 - - PrPrintintining g and and PubPublilicacatition on FeFeeses 2,2,66660.0.54547766330 0 - - BBuuiil dl diinng g & & SSiitte e RRepepaaiirrss 3344,,550077..99557777220 0 - - IInnssuurraanncce e - - LLiiaabbiilliittyy 77,,667700..0000787870 - 70 - ReRent/nt/LeLeasase Eqe Equipuip. & . & SuSupppplieliess 1,1,61619.9.00009911110 0 - - SSrr. . JJuuddggees s EExxppeennsseess 884455..0000919120 20 - S- Srr. F. Faiair Pr Prerem, m, r ir ibbbbonon, t, trorophphyy 2,2,99990.0.25259922990 0 - - OOtthheer r CCoonntteesst t EExxppeennssee 55,,552288..00449310 9310 - - Junior Junior Fair Fair Judges Judges 5,069.755,069.759320 9320 - - Junior Junior Fair Fair Premiums Premiums 3,678.003,678.00939390 90 - - OthOther er JuJunionior r FaFair ir ExExpenpensesess 22221,1,73734.4.5555

 Tota Total Expensel Expense 398,984.98398,984.98

Net Ordinary IncomeNet Ordinary Income -21,330.46-21,330.46

NNeet t IInnccoommee --2211,,333300..4466

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