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Newsstand price: $.25 POSTAL PATRON Serving All of Paulding County and Surrounding Areas - 419-258-2000 LADY RAIDERS WIN SECTIONALS ANGELO HARRIS SELECTED FOR FRANKLIN B. WALTER ALLSCHOLASTIC AWARD For the second year in a row the Wayne Trace Lady Raiders have succeeded in winning the sectionals for Division III at Van Wert High School. The ladies played an outstanding game from the very beginning. A strong early lead brought Wayne Trace a confidence they kept throughout the entire game. The first quarter pegged the Raiders with a 12-4 lead. It appeared as though Parkway never had a chance. The game ended with a score of 61-49. Kacee Hockenberry had the high score of the game with 24 points. Elyse Myers posted an impressive 12 points and Renee Bidlack had 11. The girls had an exciting night along with head coach Gus Davis and assistants Tom McCord and Rich Miller. The girls will be playing tomorrow night against Archbold for the first round of Districts at Napoleon (March 5th) at 8:00 pm. More pictures at www.westbendnews.net LOCAL GIRL WINS “WISH UPON A SONG” CONTEST On March 1, 2009, Kenzie Clemens of Antwerp competed in the Wish Upon a Song singing contest in Lima. She dazzled and won the contest. Now she moves on to the finals. The finals take place on March 15, 2009 at the Civic Center in Lima at 5:00 p.m. The show will air on the Lima TV channels on April 12 and April 19, 2009. Missing pictures? We have a stack of pictures here at West Bend News from previous publications. ing Open 8th h1 Marc THANKS ANTWERP EMS! I would like to thank Randy Schaffer and his fellow squad members, along with Gale Jordan from the Antwerp Fire Department, for their quick and professional response to my recent emergency. The care I received after falling down my basement stairs and breaking seven ribs was a reflection of their excellent training exercises. It is comforting to know that even in a small municipality, trained professionals such as these are available to the citizens of Antwerp. —Denny Lee Open Marc ing h 18t h BUEHRER ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF STATE GRANT TO SUPPORT WHIRLPOOL EXPANSION State Senator Steve Buehrer (R-Delta) today announced that the state Controlling Board approved the release of a $250,000 Rapid Outreach Grant through the Ohio Department of Development to help Whirlpool Corporation purchase new machinery and equipment as part of a major expansion in Hancock County. The project is expected to bring 263 full-time jobs to the region and retain nearly 1,700 positions. Whirlpool, the world’s largest manufacturer of major household appliances, plans to purchase a new one million square foot manufacturing facility in Findlay. With the help of state grant money, the company will acquire approximately $10 million in new machinery and equipment and make other infrastructure improvements at the site. “This is tremendous news for our region’s economy,” said Buehrer. “Whirlpool has been a valuable employer in We Buy Old Gold 519 W. River St., Antwerp, OH • 419-258-4311 TURN YOUR OLD GOLD INTO IMMEDIATE CASH Fessel Jewelers on the square – Paulding STORE HOURS: Mon-Thurs 9-5:30; Fri 9-6; Sat 9-1:00 419-399-3885 KROUSE CHIROPRACTIC *Affordable Care *Massage Therapy *DTS Therapy *Convenient Scheduling *Friendly Staff *Nutrition 419-263-1393 110 West Oak St. • Payne, OH ~Now Accepting New Patients ~ **In Network with Most Insurances** Visit us on the web at www.krousechiro.com Sandra Freeman, Western Buckeye ESC Coordinator of Gifted Education, is pleased to announce Angelo Harris, a senior at Wayne Trace High School, as the Paulding County recipient of the Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award. The annual award was established in 1989 by Ohio’s County Superintendents to recognize and promote student achievement and academic accomplishment. Only one senior from each county within the state receives this annual honor. Angelo is the son of Grace Gonzales of Paulding. Currently ranked first in his class, he plans to pursue post-secondary education with a major in biomedical engineering. Mr. Harris and his mother will be honored at a luncheon at the Ohio Educational Service Center Association’s Conference in Columbus on April 22, 2009. He will also receive a book scholarship from the Western Buckeye Educational Service Center. The award bears the name of Dr. Franklin B. Walter, who served as State Superintendent from 1977-1991. During his tenure, Dr. Walter worked with three governors, significantly improved public education in the state, and brought Ohio’s schools to the forefront of the nation’s attention. He has received numerous honors and has earned the respect and admiration of educators nationwide. His integrity, leadership, optimism and commitment serves as an example for all. Northwest Ohio for decades, and I applaud the state’s efforts to encourage the company to continue to invest and create jobs in our area.” “As we work to build a stronger future for Ohio’s economy, it is essential that we not only focus on attracting new industries to the state but also support the growth of companies that have called Ohio home for years,” Buehrer added. In addition to the $250,000 Rapid Outreach Grant approved by the Controlling Board this afternoon, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority also authorized a 50 percent, seven-year tax credit for Whirlpool in December 2008. Also, Hancock County JOBsolutions, which works to strengthen job training and grow employment in Northwest Ohio, will provide workforce assessments for new employees in support of the project. Whirlpool’s Findlay division has been in operation for more than 40 years and is the largest employer in Hancock County. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009 GOVERNOR’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES FEDERAL RECOVERY ACT UPDATE The Ohio Governor’s Office has announced an update to the federal stimulus disbursement process for transportation and Federal Highway Administration resources provided to the state through an existing transportation funding formula. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued guidance late Thursday, February 26, which requires state departments of transportation to submit data to the federal government on projects to be funded completely or partially with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds by March 17, 2009. This deadline applies to the distribution of specific transportation infrastructure project funds, which the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) currently estimates will total approximately $774 million. “The transportation funds will help to position Ohio for growth today and economic progress tomorrow,” Governor Ted Strickland said. “We are grateful for the opportunity to put these targeted federal stimulus resources to work in Ohio to create jobs and develop our infrastructure. We look forward to continuing to work closely in a bipartisan way with the Ohio legislature and leaders throughout Ohio to take full advantage of these stimulus funds in an efficient and accountable manner.” Dates and deadlines: Monday March 2 – A project information sheet will be sent via email from (ODOT) to the contact person for the projects already submitted through this website Tuesday, March 3 by 5:00 p.m. – Final date to submit an expression of interest for transportation projects fund- ed by the FHWA through an existing transportation funding formula. Potentially eligible recipients who submit between March 2 and March 3 will receive a project information sheet via email immediately for completion. Thursday, March 5 by 5:00 p.m. – All completed project information sheets are due back to ODOT. Tuesday, March 17 – Completed project list is submitted by ODOT to the FHWA. Note that these deadlines apply to the transportation and FHWA funds only, not other infrastructure elements of Ohio’s share of the stimulus resources. For example, these deadlines do not apply to transit capital grants or rail modernization resources, or other funding streams. ODOT will follow state and federal law and federal agency guidance in prioritizing the list of projects for funding, based on the paper and/or electronic submissions of requested information. If further information or clarification is needed for specific projects, ODOT will contact project managers. More than 12,200 total project interest forms have been submitted through Recovery.Ohio.gov – Ohio’s virtual headquarters for information regarding the infrastructure and other unbudgeted elements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which has been online for nearly three weeks. Time changes Sunday, March 8th Spring Ahead TAZ Construction Services LLC Tony Zartman 4376 Rd. 33, Payne, Ohio 45880 Phone 419-263-2977 Customer Satisfaction is Our Specialty *Remodeling & New Construction * Free Estimate * Insured I Cor. 10:31 - whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. ALE S E O L R ES I WH T VOLUME 5 – ISSUE 9 All Brands and Sizes cars • trucks • motorcycles • atvs Sherry Sales and Service 9917 Road 171, Oakwood, OH 419-594-3305 PAGE 2 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 4, 2009 OBITUARIES Olive L. Johnston, 89, of Cecil, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Paulding County Hospital. She was born in Branard, MN on July 5, 1919, the daughter of the late Paul and Hazel (Barone) Kretzmann. Olive worked at Fift y-fift y Corp., Bryan and was a member of Full Gospel Assembly, Paulding. She will be sadly missed by her sons: Ed and David of Cecil, and Earl of Antwerp; 26 grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and six greatgreat-grandchildren. Prececing her in death are her daughter, Maxine May; sons: Max and Eugene; grandson, Craig; great-greatgrandaughter, Olivia; sister, Eva Hasch; and brothers: Donald and Herbert. Services are at Dooley Funeral Home, 202 W. River Street (U.S. 24), Antwerp at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009 with Rev. Monty Moore officiating. She will be laid to rest at Maumee Cemetery, Antwerp. Viewing is Wednesday, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, one hour prior to her service, at Dooley’s. Memorials are to the family. Condolences and fond memories may be shared at w w w.dooley funeralhome. com Lisa Morrow, 47, of Hicksville, formerly of Antwerp, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville. Lisa was born in Paulding on September 20, 1961, the daughter of Jack and Margarita (Flores) Bowers. She was co-owner of her family business, LJ’s Cleaning, and a member of Life Changing Realities Fellowship, Edgerton. Lisa was a devoted wife, daughter and sister, and proud mother, whose grandchildren held a special place in her heart. On May 24, 1980 Lisa married Jerry Morrow, who survives. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Jerry; daughter, Alicia of Edgerton, sons: Jerry of Fort Wayne, Dereck of Antwerp, and Grant of Hicksville; mother, Margie of Antwerp; sister, Jackie Antoine of Jackson, SC; brothers: Robin Bowers of Wyoming, MI and Tim Bowers of Largo, FL; grandchildren: Lydia, Carson and Harrison. Her father preceded her in death. Services were at Life Changing Realities Fellow- PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • westbend@verizon.net ship, 428 W. Vine St, Edgerton, Ohio on March 3, 2009 with Byron Adams officiating. She was laid to rest at Maumee Cemetery, Antwerp. Memorials are to the charity of your choice. Condolences and fond memories may be shared at w w w.dooley funeralhome. com. Richard W. Fisher, 86, of Payne, passed away Monday, February 23, 2009 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Fort Wayne on July 18, 1922, the son of the late Frank and Sarah (Hoffman) Fisher. Dick retired from General Electric, Fort Wayne, was a member of Fort Wayne Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 248 & the Paulding Historical Society. He enjoyed fishing & gardening. On April 11, 1969 Dick married Florence Williams Green who survives. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Florence; daughter, Cozette Carlisle of Alton, IL; son, Carl of Fort Wayne; stepdaughters: Carol Richmond of New Haven and Janet Evans of Payne; sister, Betty Dull; and brother, Daniel both of Fort Wayne; several grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one FREE COMMUNITY SEMINAR Is Alzheimer’s Stealing Someone You Love? Learn the Warning Signs and Best Care Practices J O I N B R O O K V I E W H E A LT H C A R E C E N T E R BROOKVIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER March 18, 2009 12 – 1:30 p.m. VFW Hall 201 N. Clinton Street, Defiance, OH 43512 Complimentary Lunch About Our Speaker: Leopold Liss, M.D., Clinical Professor of Neurology at The Ohio State University and Medical Director of the Columbus Alzheimer Care Center, has dedicated his 40-plus year career to the study and advancement of care for Alzheimer’s disease. He has spoken internationally on the topic and has been instrumental in founding several organizations dedicated to the disorder. Brookview Healthcare Center and its Garden Unit are proud to bring Dr. Liss to the Defiance community. Dr. Liss will present The A.R.T. of Caring, a look at Alzheimer’s from the perspectives of warning signs, Leopold Liss, M.D. diagnosis, progression and heredity. Dr. Liss will provide tools and strateClinical Professor gies that can help build a better understanding of the disease and gain of Neurology greater comfort for both Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers. Don’t miss this unique opportunity. Seating is limited so reserve your spot today. Registration: Please RSVP by March 11 to Nikki Miles, Admissions Director, Brookview Healthcare Center 419-784-1014 or 419-438-2227 Accreditation: This program has been approved for one hour of CEU credit for nurses. One hour CEU credit for social workers is pending Brookview Healthcare Center 214 Harding St., Defiance, Ohio 43512 Tel: 419-784-1014 Web: www.brookviewhealthcare.com A Peregrine Health Services Community great-great-grandchild. He is preceded in death by eight sisters and brothers. Services were at Dooley Funeral Home, 5761 SR 500, Payne, on February 27, 2009 with Rev. Donna Stutzman officiating. He was laid to rest at Lehman Cemetery, Payne. His family requests donations to Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center or Paulding Area Visiting Nurses. Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www. dooleyfuneralhome.com Dorothy Konopka, 63, of Paulding, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born September 6, 1945 in Paulding, Ohio the daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (Russell) Konopka. She was a librarian, elementary school and high school teacher for the Gary, Indiana Community Schools. She was a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio and Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. She was also a lifetime member of American Librarians Association and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Paulding. She is survived by three sisters: Barbara Konopka of Paulding, Kathryn Dorsett of Colmesneil, TX, Martha (H. Greg) Evans of Fairfield, CA; six brothers: James (Lorraine) Konopka of Defiance, Robert (Deb) Konopka of Bluffton, OH, Richard (Joyce) Konopka of Flemingsburg, KY, Thomas (Jan Dean) Konopka of Monroe, MI, William Konopka of Belleville, MI, Ralph (Sue) Konopka of Wayne, MI; many nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Elizabeth Konopka. Funeral services were March 3, 2009 at the Den Herder Funeral Home with Rev. David Meriwether officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Paulding. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry, Paulding. Condolences may be left at www. denherderfh.com. Evelyn L. “Evie” Thompson, 88, of Paulding, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at the Gardens of Paulding, Paulding. She was born December 7, 1920 in Defiance, OH the daughter of Herman and Lydia (Bernhart) Memmer. On March 24, 1941 she married Richard H. Thompson, who preceded her in death on January 29, 2006. She was a homemaker. She is survived by a sister, Naoma (Vern) Keller of Pigeon Forge, TN; and many nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Kathy Thompson in 1984; four brothers: Robert, Charles, William and Joe Memmer; three sisters: Helen Dangler, Luella Joost, and Doris Duerk. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. Burial will be in Live Oak Cemetery, Paulding. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding and one hour prior to services on Thursday morning. In lieu of flowers, Evelyn “Evie” Thompson request memorials to the Paulding Senior Citizen Center. Condolences may be sent to www. denherderfh.com PAULDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES FOR 2/2/09 This 2nd day of February, 2009, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Tony Burkley, Edward Straley, Tony Zartman, and Nola Ginter, Clerk Allowance Of Claims: Warrants docketed as 155074 through 155176 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment. In The Matter Of Approving Iv-d Service Contract Between Paulding County Child Support Enforcement Agency And Barbara A. Rath: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby approve the IV-D Service Contract by and between the Paulding County Child Support Enforcement Agency and Barbara A. Rath, Administrative Hearing Office, for the purpose of coordinating services as set forth in the aforementioned contract and to make all reasonable efforts to coordinate with other service providers to establish a cooperative, comprehensive county plan for effective enforcement of child support effect from the 1st day of January, 2009, through the 31st day of December, 2009. The motion was seconded by Mr. Edward Straley. Upon the call of the roll, the following vote resulted: Adopted on February 2, 2009. In The Matter Of Authorization Of Administration Fees To Paulding County Economic Development: WHEREAS, the rules issued by the Ohio Department of Development state that 20% of the interest income and principal received from the Revolving Loan Fund annually and other fees associated with preparation and filing of applications may be withdrawn for administration; and BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby authorize payment of administrative fees in the amount of Ten Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-four and 36/100 ($10,334.36) from Revolving Loan Fund 080 to Paulding County Economic Development in the form of a check. Adopted on February 2, 2009. In The Matter Of Authorization Of Administration Fees To Paulding County Economic Development: WHEREAS, the rules issued by the Ohio Department of Development state that 20% of the interest income and principal received from the Microenterprise Fund annually and other fees associated with preparation and filing of applications may be withdrawn for administration; and BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby authorize payment of administrative fees in the amount of Sixtyseven and 25/100 ($67.25) from Microenterprise Fund 155 to Paulding County Economic Development in the form of a check. Adopted on February 2, 2009. In The Matter Of The Paulding County Hospital 2009 Budget: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby approve the Paulding County Hospital 2009 Operating and Capital Budget, having been filed in the Board of County Commissioners’ Office on the 10th day of November, 2008, according to Section §339.02 of the Ohio Revised Code. Adopted on February 2, 2009. Meeting Notes of Appointment: Susan Simpson, County Auditor; Kathy Sanderson, and Stan Searing – In an effort to ‘clean up’ the accounts, Ms. Simpson scheduled this meeting to track the history of the License Bureau Fund (Fund 150). Commissioner Burkley and Mr. Searing were able to recall the fund was originally established when the Auditor was the legal authority over the License Bureau. The License Bureau is currently privately operated. Ms. Simpson agreed to check with the State Auditors to ascertain how these dollars can be utilized. A determination will be made at a later date when additional information is obtained. Amanda Lichty, Dog Warden – Ms. Lichty met briefly with the Commissioners for permission to attend a Veterinary Conference on February 21-24. She reported applying for and receiving a scholarship with a mileage stipend for the conference. The Commissioners gave their approval. Harry Wiebe and Greg White – Mrs. Wiebe and White met with the Commissioners to request a letter of support to apply for funds to construct a new water plant in Paulding. In The Next Room Death is nothing at all; I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I and you are you; Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name, Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference in your tone; Wear no forced air or solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well. —Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918) In loving remembrance of Bruce Longardner September 17, 1939 March 2, 2004 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net Editor’s Note: We here at the West Bend News print all “Letters to the Editor” because we believe that everyone has a Constitutional right to freedom of the press. In saying that, we do not necessarily agree with the content that is printed. We are just the messengers. The name of the person who wrote the letter is placed at the end of each article. To be considered for publication, letters must be no longer than 1000 words. You can respond or submit a new letter by email, USPS or fax. Responses need to be received by Friday at 5:00 pm to be considered for the next publication. We reserve the right to edit for length, content and worthiness. email: westbend@verizon.net fax: 419-258-1313 USPS: West Bend News PO Box 1008 Antwerp, OH 45813 LETTER TO THE EDITOR I am writing to let you know how disappointed I am that the Antwerp city council want to remove the Ehrhart Museum. Otto Ehrhart dedicated his life to preserve and assemble the collection of Ohio species. His life long dream of a local museum for the Antwerp community came to life when Governor Rhodes traveled to Antwerp for the museums dedication in 1964. The museum is diversified with many areas of interest. Otto’s mounted birds and animals, jars of preserved specimens, drawers of mounted butterflies and insects from the surrounding area, artifacts from Antwerp and Paulding County, photographs of flowers and plants and a library with many unusual books about the history of this part of Ohio. The museum offers valuable information and study for the Antwerp School students as well as the entire community. Very few towns can brag about having it’s own museum, a rarity to say the least. It’s sad to see that a handful of people (the city council) can force their authority and destruction of something that is as important to the community as it’s museum. In the 1970s when I was a child, my dad would take me to the museum which I enjoyed and always looked forward to seeing the un- usual preserved wildlife and history of our area. I would dedicate my time to run and care for the museum. I have discovered that many people outside the area in other counties and states including Indiana and Michigan know Antwerp from the unique A&W Restaurant and the Ehrhart Museum. Many of the exhibits have a hand painted background which took many hours to create and will be lost and destroyed if the museum is removed. The city council will be wrong on this call and we will lose the museum forever. In the future the decision to remove the museum will be regretted, and visitors will wonder what happened to that nice museum that used to be in Antwerp. The space the museum occupies is by far more important to the community than turning it into a place used by city government. —Anthony Seslar, Antwerp, OH LETTER TO THE EDITOR The Allen County Council of Veterans Organization (Indiana) is 100% against this bill, House Bill 1604. In 1986 the request for the Supplemental Food and Beverage Tax was put on the election ballot and all citizens voted that the 1% food and beverage tax be started for the upkeep and maintenance of the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. We feel the citizens should be able to vote on the change of this bill, not just legislation. The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum was built as a living memory of all those soldiers, sailors, Marines, and Airmen/Airwomen that have gone on before us and a living memorial to all of those that have served their country to keep this land free. Remember, Freedom is not free it was paid for by the lives and blood of those individuals that have fought for this country. We, the Veterans of Allen County, will be meeting on this subject and will be having a public rally against this Bill. We will be asking all 29,522 Veterans in Allen County to write their feelings against this bill. Thank you for listening. —Patricia Allison Commander Allen County Council of Veterans Organizations Are You Serving in the Armed Forces? RestoreTheRepublic.com - 2-23-09 - Used with permission Transcript of February 23, 2009 Public Address to United States Military. “Today, I want to reach out to all of the men and women who are serving in the United States Armed Forces, in law enforcement, and in the intelligence services. With our country on the brink of complete economic collapse, engaged in two wars, a military stretched to thin overseas, and the constitution discarded by our representatives in Washington, we call upon you to recall your oath of enlistment to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic and join those of us who are working to restore our constitutional republic. There are clear and immediate domestic threats to the republic and the people of the United States. With the increasing threat to the right to bear arms and the well regulated militia, the people’s ability to preserve a free state has been drastically limited. Therefore, we call upon you to disobey any order that infringes upon the rights enumerated in our constitution. Many of your brother and sisters have given their lives for the freedoms we hold so dear and that make our nation strong. Our representatives in Washington are not listening to the people, we have petitioned the government only to be met with repeated injuries. The founders forged a perfect union and administration after administration has strayed further and further from their intent. Upholding your oath may require the detention of elected ofcials. Following your oath, obeying the Nuremberg principles and preventing a rogue government from committing crimes against the people is not a military coup, it is protecting the Constitution, your highest obligation. We the people need you at our side during these times, please join us as we restore the republic together. Long live the republic.” Presented by Phillip Piersma ATTENTION FARMERS: WHEN YOU GET A SEMI, YOU ARE NOW IN THE TRUCKING BUSINESS! Can you answer these questions: Do I need any permits to haul grain to other states? What about signs or DOT numbers? Do FMCSA rules apply to me? What are they? Is PUCO the only agency I need to check with for CDL’s and safety rules? If you’re not sure of the answers to these questions, you need to attend a free seminar sponsored by Ron Schumm, Farm Business Planning and Analysis Coordinator at Vantage Career Center, Scott Equity, Mercer Landmark, Inc., SSM Insurance, A1 Signs, Van Wert County Farm Bureau and Rodoc Leasing Sales & Service. These free seminars will take place on Saturday, March 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Vantage Career Center; Monday, March 9 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Paulding Fairgrounds; Thursday, March 12 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Vantage Career Center. Registration/RSVP is required for this important seminar. Please call Ron Schumm at 1-800-686-3944 ext. 185 to register or for more information. SPRING FLING CROP AT COOPER COMMUNITY LIBRARY The Oakwood Area Scrapbookers are planning a scrapbook marathon on Friday, March 27 (5:00 p.m.–midnight) and Saturday, March 28 (8:00 a.m.–midnight) at the Cooper Community Library Community Room. We ask that everyone bring a covered dish for a potluck on Friday night and meals will be provided all day Saturday. Registration fee covers the cost of the meals. Bring your projects, supplies, tools etc for a fun time. A demonstration on the Cricut machine will be given and it will be available for use during the event. Contact the Cooper Community Library, branch of Paulding County Carnegie Library for more details. Space is limited so be sure and stop in at the library to reserve your spot! ANTWERP COUNCIL MEETING FOR 2/23/09 By: Sue Knapp The Council held their monthly meeting on February 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. All were present with Larry Ryan excused. Chief Clemens announced 137 calls for service and 70 offenses were made. He asked what the latest was on the museum and the Administrator replied that the owners of the Manor House and Essen House complex will store and house the contents. Chief Clemens also wanted to know when the Police Department would start getting a percentage of the Village income tax. It was stated by Sarah Keeran that when the Village was out of Fiscal Watch they could designate a percent for the police department. Councilwoman Karen Lee asked for money to be appropriated for sprucing up the park. It was also suggested that another water spigot be added to the park. The recreation committee will plan a meeting to discuss this. PAGE 3 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 4, 2009 MODERN MISS AND MISTER 4-H TO HOLD FIRST MEETING PRESCHOOLERS SHOWERED WITH A VISITING METEORITE Modern Miss and Mister 4H club will hold their first meeting March 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the Antwerp Auditeria. Elections will be held at this time. The Modern Miss and Mister will construct Easter Baskets for the elderly as a service project. Any people interested in donating items or joining the club please feel free to contact Mrs. Reinhart at 419-258-2788. EMS Coordinator, Randy Shaffer, provided the EMS report for 2008. Administrator’s Report: Sarah Keeran reminded everyone that CCA would be in the Town Hall to help with taxes on Saturday, March 28 from 9:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. No appointments are needed. The Stone Street lift station telemetry will be up and going in 4–6 weeks. The steel bumper on the corner of Main and E. Canal was repaired. The area will be concreted with an access to the street. Sarah Keeran sent letters to Senator Buehrer asking that the small Villages not be forgotten when the Federal Stimulus monies are passed out. Senator Buehrer responded back that the Village projects would be taken into consideration. The Village employees have been busy with broken water lines, frozen meters and water back-ups. Solicitor Melanie Farr reported on the contract with the R.R. for use of the parking lot that is located by the Oasis. She recommended not signing it at this time until she can sort some things out. They want the town responsible for all liability. An Identify Program concerning the Utility Department will need to be set up this fall. Mayor Delong reported that for the month of January $10,801.08 was brought into the Mayor’s Court. $1,256.50 was sent to the state. $9,304.58 was given to the Village and of that amount $320.00 will go to the Mayor’s Court Computer Fund. $240.00 is outstanding fees. Ordinance #2009-10: An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor and the Fiscal Officer to enter into a contract with Harrison Township for providing fire protection services for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011. 1st reading Ordinance #2009-09: An Ordinance authorizing the Mayor and the Fiscal Officer to enter into a contract with Carryall Township for providing fire protection services for the years 2009,2010 and 2011. 1st reading Ordinance #2009-08: An Ordinance authorizing the Village Fiscal Officer to transfer funds to the sewer fund in the amount of $22,700.00 and declare the same to be an emergency. Accepted Ordinance #2009-07: An Ordinance authorizing the Fiscal Officer to amend appropriations and declaring it an emergency. Accepted Ordinance #2009-02: An Ordinance approving, adopting and enacting American Legal Publishing’s Ohio Basic Code, 2009 Edition, as the Code of Ordinances for the Municipality of Antwerp, Ohio and declaring an emergency. Accepted. Recently, Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschoolers were given the opportunity to view a real meteorite! Jamie Larson and Jessica Boyinton brought in this meteorite that Jamie’s grandfather found in the 1930’s. He estimated it to weigh between 100 to 150 lbs! Shown here admiring the rock are from left: Ethan Herman, Aston Lewis (Jessica’s son), and Hailey Stallard. These children are in the morning class of four and young five year olds with Mrs. Chris Adams and Mrs. Ann Miller. All You Can Eat Pancake & Sausage Brunch 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - Sunday, March 8th at Antwerp VFW Served by Antwerp Boy Scouts Venture Crew & Club Pack 143 Sponsored by Antwerp VFW & American Legion Hunt’s Engine & Machine 419-258-1800 • 110 North Main Antwerp, OH 45813 Lube - Oil - Filter $19.99 + Tax* Includes Premium Oil Filter & Up to 5 quarts 5W30 Synthetic Blend bulk motor oil, plus 12 point Vehicle Check *Other weights & special oils available at additional charge. 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Offer based on first visit enrollment, minimum 12 mo. c.d./e.f.t. program. New members only. Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at participating locations through 3.28.09. ©2009 Curves International, Inc. PAGE 4 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 4, 2009 SINGING HYMNS, PAYING TAXES By: Pastor Joel DeSelm, Woodburn Missionary Church Way back during the first century the ruling emperor and Roman senate requested an investigation to be made of a new religious sect known as “Christians.” After a thorough study and exhaustive examination, Pliny the Younger submitted a report of his findings. He told the emperor how these people met for corporate worship every Sunday, praised their God, studied their writings, and generally made vows to renounce all practices inconsistent with their Christian faith. One statement Pliny made is quite striking. He said, “All I can say about this sect called Christians is that they pray to one called Jesus as God, they sing hymns, and pay taxes.” Interesting, huh? They sing hymns and pay taxes. On the heels of my annual pilgrimage to my tax consultant I find that statement ironic. Most of us don’t sing as we pay—we cry a little! But there is a lesson to be learned. Those first century Christians impressed a Roman governor as much with their integrity as with their worship. In light of the “black eyes” evangelical Christianity has received in recent years due to scandal, we need to underscore these truths. Too many people who call themselves “children of light” on Sundays walk as “children of darkness” during the week. And the world watches… and winces. And it has a right to watch. And to expect more out of Christians than just empty words. Many of us have talked a good game but have we walked a good game? A pagan Roman governor was so impressed with the lifestyle of Christians who could sing while paying taxes that he recorded it for all history. I can’t help but think that singing and honorable believers today can make just as powerful an impression upon a pagan world today. ONE BODY By: James Potter, Oakwood Church of Christ In Ephesians chapter 4 verses 4-6 it mentions seven “ones”. In this lesson let us look at what the ‘one’ body is. First, you and I need to understand what one means. The number one means single, only one. This number, because of its solitary position, came to be associated with the idea of unity or independent existence. One also stood for that which is absolute, unique or alone. Now with the understanding of what one means, let us look at the meaning of body. The body that Paul is talking about in the above scripture reference is the church according to Thayer’s Greek and English lexicon to New Testament words and also from other concordances that I have. So if one is a single number, and it is, then there is only one body, which is the church as it tells us in Ephesians chapter 1 verses 22-23. Then, where did all the other churches come from, for they are not Christ’s? Look at Ephesians 4:16, still talking about the one body not plural bodies. Look at Colossians 1:18, if Christ is the head of the body. The church, then has to be His church and not man’s. In Matthew 16:16-19 we read about Peter’s confession, and Christ telling Peter that He would build His church not on Peter, but on whom Peter confessed, which is Christ. Look at verse 19, Christ tells Peter, “I will give you the keys to the Kingdom.” And then in Acts chapter 2, Peter uses those keys to unlock the church in the message that he preached. In Acts 2:41, we now see the Kingdom being the church and there were three thousand souls added PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • westbend@verizon.net that day. In Acts 20:28, we see the church being called the church of God; Ephesians 5:23-27, we see Christ as the Head of the church and also the savior of the Body, which is the church. Look at I Corinthians 12 beginning with verse 12-31, still telling us there is one body or church and this is Christ’s church in the New Testament, but Paul tells us the churches of Christ salute you in Romans 16:16. If I own a vehicle, my name goes on the title to show that I own that vehicle. Acts 20:28 tells us Christ purchased His church with His blood and that is why His name is on His church, the church of Christ. Loved ones, what I am telling you is scripturally sound, there is only one church that Christ will know when He comes for His Church. There is so much more that can be said, but I want to let you know that Jesus loves you and so do I! For Bible questions please call (419) 3995022 or (419) 393-4775. BREAKFAST BUFFET AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN PAULDING The First Christian Church in Paulding will be hosting a breakfast buffet on March 19, 2009. They will be serving a continuous breakfast from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It will be a great time of fellowship and good food. Free will offering will be accepted. You’re Invited Payne Knights of Columbus Council #3617 Fish Fry (All you can eat) Divine Mercy Catholic Church Hall Payne, Ohio FRI, MARCH 6, 2009 FRI, MARCH 20, 2009 FRI, APRIL 3, 2009 Serving from 5-7 pm Meal includes our Delicious Fish, Scalloped Potatoes, French Fries, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Fruit Cocktail, Roll and Drink Adult $8.00, 6-11 yrs $3.00 5 and Under Free Carryout Dinner & Fish Only Available Charity - Unity - Fraternity - Patriotism  5HJLVWUDWLRQRSHQIRU 3UH.LQGHUJDUWHQ±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ichard Wann opened the Lodge and the pledge was given. Get well cards were signed and sent to members Byron Rasey, Darren Brown, and Joe Stotler. A birthday card was sent to Randy Brooks Jr. The 50-year members, which comprised Doyle Johnson, Dick Savage, Estel Cottrell, Derrill Kline, Elmer Woodcox, and Charles Carey stood and were recognized for their dedication to Hicksville Masonic Lodge. Others attending the stated meeting included Tim Betts, Scott Ruppert, Jim Kline, George Underwood, Tom Culler, Walter Schilb, Mike Villena, Alvin Copsey, Ron Farnsworth, Lee Kallsen, Hanson Lilly, Richard Wann, and Bill Metz,. Matthew Gloor of Liberty Center Lodge and Ken Crouch from Bryan were the guests that were introduced. The main item of discussion involved this year’s Scholarships that will be awarded. It was once again decided to offer two scholarships to high school seniors in the immediate area. Applications can be obtained from Hicksville’s Mike Blue or Antwerp’s Shelia Caligiuri in their respective guidance offices. Hicksville Masonic Lodge has presented area seniors with scholarships for many years and will continue to so. The annual Chicken Bar-B-Q has been set for Saturday, June 6. As in past years all the proceeds garnered from this fund raiser will go towards the scholarship fund. The presentation will be made at the various school Awards Assemblies. The “Open House” committee Chairman Scott Ruppert mentioned that flyers will be placed in the windows of the stores up town and the Cable TV release will be on the local channel in the near future. Hicksville Masonic Lodge will open its doors for public viewing on March 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The public will be given tours of the various rooms and refreshments will be served. Donations are continuing to be received for the new roof which will be started this spring. The 5700 square foot roof will be completely refitted by Nye Insulation and Roofing of Edgerton. The Hicksville Temple Board elected new officers at their stated meeting. They are, President Bill Metz, VicePres. Scott Ruppert, Sec./Treas. Tim Betts, Representatives Richard Wann, Jim Kline, and Joe Stotler. This board is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Lodge facilities. Currently the latest project on the docket is the overseeing the construction of the new roof. With no further business, the lodge closed and all retired to the dining room for food and fellowship. The next stated meeting will be Wednesday March 11 in which degree work will be conferred. OSU VAN WERT/PAULDING ALUMNI CLUB SPRING BANQUET TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009 The annual Spring Banquet of the Ohio State Alumni Club of Van Wert/Paulding Counties will be held Tuesday, March 31 at JEHMMS Banquet Facility in Van Wert. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:00 p.m. The speaker for the evening will be Dr. David Hothersall, Professor Emeritus of Psychology & the “Go-To Expert” on all things Ohio State. Dr. Hothersall will be sharing his vast knowledge of the fascinating history of the Ohio State University. This is a great opportunity for Ohio State Buckeye fans to learn about the remarkable past and present of the best university of all. Tickets can be purchased in Van Wert by contacting any board member; at The Spelling Bee, Mengerink’s Source for Sports, I Don’t Care Grille, Drs Jeffery & Jeffery-Mohr Dental Office, or Flat Lands Supply or by calling Alice Schaufelberger at 419.238.2883 or JoAnne Wolford at 419.238.3525. In Paulding, tickets are available at the Animal Clinic of Paulding, 419.399.2871 or by calling Burl & Ellie Barnes at 419.399.5855. In Antwerp, tickets can be purchased by calling Emily Tempel at 419.258.2837 or in Oakwood at Cooper Country Store. Pre-paid tickets can be picked up at the door the evening of the banquet. No tickets will be sold at the door. The last day to order or purchase tickets is Friday, March 27. The club will also be collecting food items for distribution to Van Wert and Paulding county food banks. Those attending are asked to bring along a couple of nonperishable, non-glass jar food items to donate. Proceeds from the banquet will go to aid students from Van Wert and Paulding counties who attend The Ohio State University or any of the OSU branches. Complete information about the banquet and the club is available at www. osuvwp.org. PAULDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES FOR 2/9/09 This 9th day of February, 2009, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Tony Burkley, Edward Straley, Tony Zartman, and Nola Ginter, Clerk Allowance Of Claims: Warrants docketed as 155341 through 155449 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment. Adopted on February 9, 2009. In The Matter Of Re-appointments To The Planning Commission: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby re-appoint the following members to the Planning Commission; to-wit: Joe Phlipot – 3 Year Term, expires 12-31-2011 Jeff Clark – 3 Year Term, expires 12-31-2011 Jerry Zielke – 3 Year Term, expires 12-31-2011 Adopted on February 9, 2009. In the matter of establishing a new fund (214): The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has approved an FY2007 State Homeland Security Program Grant for $41,734.00; and be it resolved that Fund 214 SHSP FY07 be created for the purpose of accounting for FY07 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) dollars in the amount of $41,734.00. Be it further resolved, that the Director of the Paulding County EMA is designated as the office to administer the fund. Adopted on February 9, 2009. PAULDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES FOR 2/13/09 This 13th day of February, 2009, the Board of County Commissioners met in special session with the following members present: Edward Straley, Tony Zartman, and Nola Ginter, Clerk, Tony Burkley, Absent Allowance Of Claims: Warrants docketed as 155557 through 155697 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment. Adopted on February 13, 2009. Travel Request: Susan Simpson, Kathy Sanderson, and Candace Feehan, OPERS Training, Lima, OH – February 17, 2009. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Fish Fries Fri, Mar 6 & March 20 St. Michael’s Church Hicksville 4:30-7:00 p.m. Dine-In or Carry-out available Antwerp United Methodist Church 8:30 Contemporary Worship 9:30am Sunday School 10:30am Worship/Children’s Church Nursery Available Mike Schneider Pastor 202 E. River St. (419) 258-4901 Mount Calvary Lutheran Church A congregation of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 3495 U.S. 24 • Antwerp, OH 45813 419-258-6505 9:00 a.m. Sunday School, Adult Bible Study, 1st & 2nd year Conrmation class. 10:00 a.m. Worship Service Pastor William E.D. Barlow PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • www.westbendnews.net WILD BILL HICKOK By: Stan Jordan James Butler Hickok was born in Homer, IL in 1837. That name was later changed to Troy Grove, IL. There is not a lot about his early childhood or about his family members or kin. I do know that he was a good shot from early on. At the age of 18, following a fight, Hickok moved to the Kansas Territory. He had a fight with Charles Hudson. He mistakenly thought he had killed Hudson. So he left and joined a group of vigilantes called the ‘Red Legs’. This is where he met a twelve year old boy named William Cody, later known as ‘Buffalo Bill’. He was a scout for ‘Johnston’s Army’. Hickock was 21 now and elected as constable for Monticello Township. Hickok had a big nose and a protruding upper lip. For that he was nicknamed ‘Duck Bill’, but he encouraged his friends to change that to Scout, a marksman and had a little time to become a professional gambler. Hickok got badly injured by a bear and in 1861 he was assisting at a Rock Creek Stage Station where the stage changed horses. The former owners called and demanded more pay on the mortgage. A fight broke out and a William McCanles was shot and killed. There was so much shooting going on from inside and outside of the station, who killed who was not very clear. McCanles was reputed to be the first man that Hickok killed in a fight. On other later occasions, Wild Bill was to confront and kill seven men while fighting alone. This is a long way from the 100 that one dime novel writer told about Bill. In the Civil War, Hickok served with other men as scout and sometime after the war, they hunted buffalo and in 1870 Hickok served as sheriff of Hays, Kansas. In 1873, Buffalo Bill Cody Wild Bill, Texas Jack Omohundro, and Buffalo Bill Cody in 1873 ‘Wild Bill’ and it became his famous moniker. He wasn’t so wild, I guess, but the dime novel writers made him a giant in the ‘Old West’ and you might say he ate it up. He was a good shot, a good army scout, a gambler, a good lawman and had a lot of daring do. Hickok came to the west as a stagecoach driver and a freight driver. He became a lawman for the early territories of Kansas and Nebraska. He fought for the north in the American Civil War and then served as an Indian and Texas Jack Omohundro invited Wild Bill to join them in a stage play called ‘Scouts of the Plains’. Hickok was not a good actor, so he and Texas Jack left the show. Later on Cody formed his big show ‘Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show’ in 1882. On July 21, 1865 in the town square of Springfield, MO, Hickok killed Davis Tutt, Jr. in a quick draw duel. After this the writer claimed this was a common occurrence. To make a long story short, Hickok arrived at the town square and the two men Clean, Inc Carpet Cleaning ~Quality Cleaning at a Reasonable Price~ 419-438-3506 Aaron & Gary Lipp Since 2005 fired almost simultaneously. Tutt’s shot missed, but Wild Bill’s didn’t, it hit in the heart at 75 yards. After stumbling for a few steps, Tutt collapsed and died. Hickok was arrested and bail was $2,000.00. The judge called it a fair fight and acquitted Hickok. Lots of people didn’t agree with that decision. After this a writer claimed that Wild Bill killed 100 men and it was published all over. It was an exaggeration, but Wild Bill became a household name. Actually, Wild Bill killed five men (one by accident), was an accessory to the deaths of three more, and wounded one. In 1867, Hickok was Deputy U.S. Marshall at Fort Riley, Kansas. This is the time of the Indian Wars and the Great Plains was the battle ground. Sometimes Hickok served as an Indian Scout for George A. Custer’s 7th Calvary. Hickock was elected Sheriff of Ellis County, KS on August 22, 1869. In his first month on the job he killed two men. Bill Mulvey got the drop on Hickok. Bill hollered, “Don’t shoot him boys!” That distracted Mulvey enough and Hickok killed him. The second man was Samuel Strawhun, Wild Bill was called to a saloon to quell a disturbance. A saloon was generally where the fight was or started. On July 17th of 1870 in Hays, KS, Wild Bill was involved in a fight with some disorderly soldiers from the 7th Calvary. He wounded one and mortally wounded another. He failed to win election to that job the next year. On April 17th of 1871, he became Marshall of Abilene, KS. It is reported that John Wesley Hardin had a couple run ins with Hickok, but not much became of that. He had a run in with the Bull’s Head Saloon’s owner, Pat Coe. Hickok was holding off a gang in the street during a street brawl. Hickok ordered Coe to be arrested for firing a gun in town. Coe claimed he was shooting a stray dog, but he suddenly turned his gun on Hickok, who fired first and killed Coe. Hickok saw a disturbance in the corner of his eye, he turned and fired two shots and accidentally killed his friend, an Abilene Deputy, Mike Williams who was coming to his aid. The event haunted Wild Bill for the rest of his life. Hickok’s favorite guns were two cap and ball colts, 1851 Navy model pistols, 36 caliber. He wore these until his death. His horse was called Black Nell. Calamity Jane, claimed that she was married to Hickok and divorced him so he could marry Agnes Lake. But he soon left his new bride and went north to the gold fields in South Dakota Territory. There was a lot of good gambling in Deadwood. In August 2, 1876, Hickok was playing poker in Nuttal and Mann’s Saloon in the Black Hills of the Dakota Territory. Wild Bill always sat with he’s back to the wall while gambling, so to protect himself. Wild Bill had a lot of friends but he also had incurred a lot of enemies. On the day he had to sit at a table in the middle of the floor. A ne’er do well, Jack McCall walked up and shot Hickok in the back of the head. He was PAGE 5 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 4, 2009 dead when he hit the floor. After they settled down and looked at Wild Bill’s hand, he held two black aces and two black eights. From then on, that has been called a ‘Dead Man’s Hand’. They never figured out why McCall killed Wild Bill. Some thought revenge and some figured he was paid to do it. Anyhow, after the trial he got off scott free, he was acquitted. In a few weeks, he was bragging about how he did it and got away with it. He was retried and was found guilty and was hanged. James Butler Wild Bill Hickok is now buried in the Mount Moriah Cemetery in Deadwood. See Ya! south where all the flat land is. His pursuers were soon after him but the young warrior was in top shape and could run for miles and they never caught up with him. The fact is, he was never seen again. But that did not stop Half Moon from looking for her lover. She never married, she looked high and low, all over to the east of the big river, all the way south into the territories of Kentucky and Tennessee. She never stopped looking and asking for him, she never gave up. Even today, if you travel to the south on I-75 and I-65 you will see signs that encourage you to watch for ‘Fallen Rocks’. ture was completely reorganized. The new structure: four steering managers, three area steering managers and a new performance review system for the person rowing the boat to provide work incentive. The next year, the Japanese won by two miles. Humiliated, the American Corporation laid off the rower for poor performance and gave the managers a bonus for discovering the problem. See Ya! NOW READ THIS By: Stan Jordan History is all around us. Some we can remember, and some is a long time ago… long before our time. Over in Allen County Chief Little Turtle and all his forefathers have settled there. Some of a tribe lived south on the Ridge Road that is now US 30. That is some of the best ground for many miles. To the east around Charloe and Fort Brown were the Senacas. There were many tribes north to Michigan and all the way east to Toledo and Fallen Timbers. That is all history and we are right in the middle of it. Legend has it that just north of Antwerp across the Maumee on the high ground was a small tribe called Okahumpkas. They raised crops and also ate the wild game that was plentiful. The tribal chief had a beautiful daughter, a princess named Half Moon. Lots of indian tribes would use a word or name for the newly born child. I imagine that the moon looked like a big apple cut in two and the Chief named his new baby Half Moon. There was a nice young warrior in the tribe and these two young folks were very much in love. But her father, the Chief, was dead set against her marrying that young warrior, regardless of the fact that he was a fine specimen. His father was a common dog soldier and had no rank in the tribal council or campfire. I guess when he was born there must have been an avalanche because he was named Fallen Rocks. Now I understand this tale takes place north of the river, about where Virgil Meyers’ house now sits. When I was a little boy there was an old house just a little to the east of there and a man named Harry Carr lived there. The story goes that at the big tribal council meeting the Chief decided that to break up this couple, if he had to, he would have some small Chief to do away with our young hero. When the big Chief was about to bang the gavel on his decision to have the boy tied up and done away with, the young warrior bolted and slid down the river bank and into the water and disappeared. Oh, pandemonium reigned, screams, tears, violent tempers, drums beats and a lot of accusations were made. Our young princess was screaming “NO! NO!” and the tears flowed like rain. Our hero swam the river and started running to the See Ya! By: Stan Jordan The Americans and the Japanese decided to engage in a competitive boat race. Both teams practiced hard and long to reach their peak performance. On the big day they felt ready. The Japanese won by a mile. Afterward, the American team was discouraged by the loss. Morale sagged. Corporate management decided that the reason for the crushing defeat had to be found, so a consulting firm was hired to investigate the problem and recommend corrective action. The consultant’s finding: The Japanese team had eight people rowing and one person steering’ the American team had one person rowing and eight people steering. After a year of study and millions spent analyzing the problem, the consultants concluded that too many people were steering and not enough were rowing on the American team. So as race day neared again the following year, the American team’s management struc- AN OLD CORNER MADE NEW By: Sue Knapp When in Paulding you will see a new and improved site on the corner of Cherry and Perry Streets. Cheri and Al Griffiths introduce their new convenience store, The Corner Market (formally West Side Market), it opened on Monday, March 2. Newly renovated, it is bright and clean and will provide you with party supplies or a gallon of milk and a loaf of bread, a big frozen food section and of course, they’ll be lots of snacks from which to choose. There is also a comfy room available for coffee, donuts and finding out what’s going on in town. The building is quite old, it has been a movie theater (evidence was found in the renovation), egg hatchery and convenience store. The Corner Market’s hours are Sunday through Thursday 5:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5:00 a.m. – 12:00 Midnight. your source for YANKEE CANDLE® The Gift of Home Fragrancing™ 2 CANDLES! Our March Fragrances of the Month Sale $1400 MEDIUM JAR $1650 LARGE JAR Clean Cotton & Lemon Lavender Come visit us for the only candles that are Famous for Fragrance.™ PAGE 6 – WEST BEND NEWS – MARCH 4, 2009 PH: 419-258-2000 • FAX: 419-258-1313 • westbend@verizon.net THANK YOU The West Bend News Sudoku Puzzle 6 7 9 4 9 8 2 1 6 7 1 5 8 4 1 8 9 5 4 4 1 6 9 PAULDING COUNTY HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS AND DISMISSALS Admissions: 2/23 – Rita Schmidt, Paulding 2/24 – Janice Larson, Payne; Olive Johnston, Cecil 2/25 – Marsha Franklin, Payne Dismissals: 2/23 – John Moore, Paulding 2/25 – Rita Schmidt, Paulding 2/28 – Marsha Franklin, Payne BUEHRER RECOGNIZED FOR PRO-BUSINESS VOTING RECORD State Senator Steve Buehrer (R-Delta) was recently recognized by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce for his perfect voting record on pro-business issues during the 127th General Assembly. Since 1993, the Ohio Chamber’s Political and Candidate Education pro- Antwerp Computer Repair & Service • A+ Certied Technicians • System recovery & backup • Hardware repair & upgrade • Software repair & upgrade • Free! Diagnosis of problem • Custom built computers • Fast & Affordable Service! 307 W. Washington St. Antwerp, OH 45813 419-258-4310 • 419-406-0045 email: antwerpcrs@mchsi.com gram has tracked votes in the Legislature in an effort to keep Ohio’s business community informed about how state lawmakers vote on important issues impacting employers and the state’s business climate. Of the 10 bills included in the Chamber’s analysis of Senate votes last session, Sen. Buehrer was the only senator who compiled a 100 percent probusiness record. “I am pleased to be recognized for my strong support of business issues in the Senate,” said Buehrer, who is a small business owner. “I look forward to continuing to take positions that promote business investment and job growth in our area and across the state.” Throughout his career in the General Assembly, Sen. Buehrer has worked to reduce the tax burden on Ohio businesses, eliminate burdensome government regulations that kill job growth and chase business investment out of the state, strengthen Ohio’s workforce and encourage smart, fiscally-responsible use of the state’s resources to promote job development in our local communities. “At a time when many Ohio families and businesses are struggling to get by, the economy and job creation must be the Legislature’s primary focus in the months ahead,” Buehrer added. :HDUHKRQRUHGWRFDUHIRU\RX :HDUHKRQRUHGWRFDUHIRU\RX ting Accep ients at Ne w P Virginia Halachanova, MD Board Certified Internal Medicine 419-399-2045 or 1-800-741-1743 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30 pm Most Insurance’s Accepted Medical Office Building 1032 W. Wayne St., Paulding, OH 45879 www.pauldingcountyhospital.com First of all, I would like to thank God for healing me of the cancer that I was diagnosed with on Christmas Eve morning. After surgery at the James Cancer Center at OSU Medical Center in Columbus on 1/29/09, the reports came back that everything wsa benign and I was cancer free. I know that God healed me and I praise him for it. Secondly, I want to thank all of my family, friends, churches, and Dr. Max Miller and Nancy for all their prayers, cards, love and support that was given to me during this difficult time. God Bless you and I love you all. Thanks again. —Judy Adams, Paulding p UNITED WAY OF PAULDING COUNTY ANNUAL MEETING Would you like to be more involved in Paulding County? Are you interested in helping those in need? Would you like to be more aware of the programs where United Way is involved? Would your church or business like to be more involved in the community? Come to the Annual United Way of Paulding County Meeting Monday March 9th at 5:30 at the Paulding County Senior Center. In 2008 United Way of Paulding County rolled out several new programs for Paulding County residents. The Home Depot Partnership puts donated home and building supplies from Home Depot in the homes of the ill, needy and youth in the county. The Disney program puts toys and clothing from The Disney Store in the homes of the ill, needy and youth in the community. The FamilyWize Prescription Discount Program provides prescription discounts to those without prescription insurance. In November United Way of Paulding County was approved to partner with “Love in Deed SHAREHOUSE” to purchase diapers, infant care products, paper products, personal care products and cleaning products at a discounted price to share wi