Paulding Progress March 16, 2016

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PAULDING Anyone
who like to hear more about
the Honor Flight being organized by Paulding Putnam
Electric employees is invited
to the John Paulding Historical Society general meeting
scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22.
Guest speaker Steve Kahle
will be conducting a presentation and will answer any
questions concerning the
upcoming Honor Flight. The
museum is located across
from the the fairgrounds in
Paulding. Refreshments will
be served afterward. Everyone is invited.
Oakwood PTO
spring festival
OAKWOOD The Oakwood Elementary PTO will
hold its annual spring carnival on Friday, March 18 from
5:30-8 p.m. The event will
take place in the caf and
gymnasium. Bring the family
for dinner. The menu will
consist of pizza, hot dogs and
walking tacos. Tickets for
carnival games are only 10
cents. There are many games
such as plinko, tic tac toe
basketball, and party pooper.
There will be several themed
baskets of prizes to be raffled, too.
We do not believe this is the

original crime scene, said Landers. There is no evidence where
the body was discovered that shows
us she died where she was found. It
appears her body was placed on this
abandoned property.
The site where the womans body
was found is just south of Ohio 111,
directly east of Woodburn.
A spokesman for the Fort Wayne
Police Department said Tuesday that
Schwartz had been missing since
March 8 and it was reported to police
March 9. The spokesman could not
disclose who made the missing persons report.
Schwartz, who resided on Rehm
Drive in Fort Wayne, was described
as a white female, 5-foot-1, 120
PAULDING United States Marshal Peter

J. Elliott and Paulding County Sheriff Jason
K. Landers announce a $5,000 reward for information leading to the location or arrest of
47-year-old Frank H. Tracy Jr. Tracy is wanted by Paulding County authorities for the murder of 21-year-old Hannah Fischer.
Fischer was found murdered Feb. 9 at a Perry Street Apartment in Paulding.
Fischer
and Tracy were
believed to be
boyfriend and
girlfriend at the
time of the murder. Authorities
identified Tracy as a suspect
and when they
attempted
to
Tracy
locate him, he
fled town.
The United States Marshals Northern Ohio
Violent Fugitive Task Force is assisting the
Paulding County Sheriffs Office and Paulding Police Department in the search for Tracy.
The Unites States Marshals Service is a
force-multiplier, supplying manpower, resources, fugitive investigation expertise, and
technology to our state, local and county partners, said Peter Elliott, U.S. Marshal. We
bring experience and extra tools to the table,
and we concentrate on one thing: catching violent offenders no matter where they go or how
long they run!
Tracy should be considered armed and
dangerous, according to the wanted poster
See SCHWARTZ, page 2A
See TRACY, page 2A
Workers found the body of a Fort Wayne woman, missing since last week, outside this vacant house on Road
1 (State Line Road) Monday morning. Authorities believe Wilma Schwartz (above) died elsewhere.
Missing Indiana
woman found dead
By MELINDA KRICK
Progress Editor
ANTWERP Discovery of a body
at an abandoned home on the State
Line Road on Monday morning has
launched a homicide investigation.
The individual has been identified
as Wilma A. Schwartz, age 44, of
Fort Wayne.
Schwartz had been listed as a missing person on March 9 by the Fort
Wayne Police Department.
Sheriff Jason Landers said deputies were called to 10488 Road 1 at
10:38 a.m. southwest of Antwerp on
March 14 for a report of a dead body
lying in a yard.
Construction workers arrived at
the residence, which is abandoned, to
tear down a garage when they found
a womans body in the grass.
The body had no identification.
Authorities identified her later in the

day and released her name at 10:46
p.m.
This is being treated as a homicide, said Landers. Agents with
the Attorney Generals Office Crime
Scene Investigation Unit were on
scene to assist my staff with processing potential evidence, as well
as making identification of the deceased.
We brought in our partners from
Allen County, Indiana, as a resource
due to the geographic location of this
scene, as we do not have any missing
females reported here, said Sheriff
Landers. It appears the deceased
had been there for several hours.
An autopsy will be ordered by the
Paulding County Coroner to assist
investigators determine the cause of
death.
Grand jury indicts 10
Co-op annual
meeting March 19
PAULDING Paulding
Putnam Electrics annual
meeting is scheduled for
Saturday, March 19 at the
co-ops headquarters at 401
McDonald Pike in Paulding.
The annual meeting is a day
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On Monday, election board officials and staff and some sheriffs office personnel loaded
voting machines, ballot boxes and other needed equipment needed by precinct workers for
Tuesdays Primary Election. A total of 943 voters cast their ballots in early voting. See Page
2A for unofficial results from this election.
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PAULDING A Paulding
County grand jury returned
indictments against 10 persons on Thursday, March 10.
The individuals will be arraigned in Paulding County
Common Pleas Court. Those
indicted were:
Bobbi M. Brkovic, 30,
Paulding, one count aggravated vehicular homicide,
second-degree felony. Brkovic was the driver in a Jan.
31 motor vehicle crash that
claimed the life of Lisa Recker of Antwerp.
Andre R. Walters, 41,
Fort Wayne, one count each
failure to comply with order or signal of police officer, third-degree felony; and
tampering with evidence,
third-degree felony.
Timothy B. Edwards, 56,
Antwerp, one count each possession of LSD, fourth-degree
felony; possession of methamphetamine,
fifth-degree
felony; possession of cocaine,

fifth-degree felony.
Rachel E. Smith, 43, Antwerp, one count trafficking in
drugs, third-degree felony.
Duwayne L. Lumpkins,
62, Defiance, one count trafficking in drugs, fourth-degree felony.
Brianna J. Watson, 27,
Defiance, one count trafficking in drugs, fourth-degree
felony.
Garold Pease, 51, Van
Wert, one count nonsupport
of dependents, fourth-degree
felony.
Justin M. Woodruff, 26,
Cecil, one count possession of
methamphetamine, fifth-degree felony.
Christopher D. Betts, 41,
Paulding, one count possession of methamphetamine,
fifth-degree felony.
Natalie A. Slife, 27, address unknown, one count
forgery, fifth-degree felony.
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2A - Paulding County Progress Wednesday, March 16, 2016
2016 Primary Election Unofficial Results

PAULDING COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION
MARCH 15, 2016
Registered Voters Total........... 12,420
Ballots Cast Total..................... 5,492
Voter Turnout............................ 44.22%
Provisional Ballots cast
(not yet counted)........................... 0
Precincts Reporting................. 16 of 16
Time Completed................... 10:42 p.m.
U.S. SENATOR
Democratic
Kelli Prather................................... 214
P.G. Sittenfeld.................................53
Ted Strickland................................982
Green
Joseph R. DeMare........................... 11
Republican
Don Elijah Eckhart.........................699
Rob Portman..............................2,246
CANDIDATES U.S. and OHIO

PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE - 5th DISTRICT

Democratic
James Neu Jr.................................952
Republican
Bob Latta....................................3,352
(Delegates-at-large & Alternates-at-large to the

National Convention)
Democratic
Hillary Clinton................................723
Roque Rocky De La Fuente...........32
Bernie Sanders..............................540
Republican
Jeb Bush.........................................22
Ben Carson......................................45
Chris Christie..................................... 5
Ted Cruz........................................872
Carly Fiorina...................................... 9
Mike Huckabee................................ 17
John R. Kasich............................1,657
Marco Rubio.................................. 141
Rick Santorum................................... 5
Donald J. Trump.........................1,313
PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT
Republican
Jeb Bush.........................................28
Ben Carson......................................86
Chris Christie...................................13
Ted Cruz........................................857
Carly Fiorina.................................... 16
John R. Kasich............................1,568
Marco Rubio..................................139
Rick Santorum................................... 4
Donald J. Trump......................... 1,174

Commencing 02/11/2017
Democratic No candidate filed.

Republican
Steven R. Shaw..........................2,624
STATE REPRESENTATIVE - 82nd
DISTRICT
Republican
Tony Burkley...............................3,005
Craig Riedel...................................939
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE MAN

Republican
CHIEF JUSTICE - OHIO SUPREME COURT Ryan P. Hite................................2,635
Full Term Commencing 01/01/2017
Republican
Maureen OConnor.....................2,988
JUSTICE OF THE OHIO SUPREME COURT
Democratic
John P. ODonnell..........................942
Republican
Pat Fischer..................................1,589
Colleen Mary OToole..................1,370
JUSTICE OF THE OHIO SUPREME COURT
(District Delegates & District Alternates to the

National Convention - 5th District)
JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS

(3rd District)
Democratic
Cynthia Rice..................................952
Republican
Pat DeWine................................2,933
JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS
(3rd District)
Democratic
Randall L. Basinger........................943
Republican
Amy Ikerd......................................760
Richard Henry Palau......................297
William R. Zimmerman...............1,806
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE WOMAN

Republican
Cheryl Blakely.............................1,335
Cheryl Buckland.........................1,504
CANDIDATES - PAULDING COUNTY
COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Republican
Roy W. Klopfenstein...................3,024
CLERK OF COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

Democratic
Ann E. Pease.............................. 1,117
Republican No candidate filed.
SHERIFF
Democratic
Jason K. Landers........................1,209
COUNTY RECORDER
Democratic
Carol E. Temple.......................... 1,114
COUNTY TREASURER
Republican
Lou Ann Wannemacher..............3,322
COUNTY ENGINEER
Republican
Travis McGarvey..........................3,162
CORONER
Republican
Joseph M. Kuhn..........................3,396
JUDGE OF THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS PROBATE & JUVENILE
COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Republican
Georgia Dyson............................1,146
Tony Zartman......................... 2,569 3
Democrat No candidate filed

Republican
Michael A. Wehrkamp................2,916
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Republican
Joseph R. Burkard......................3,018
NOTE: The official count will conclude

on March 29. At that time, details will be
available on write-in vote totals.
Payne Council meets in brief session
By JOE SHOUSE
Progress Staff Writer
PAYNE - A resolution between the Village of Payne and
Jaqueline Ames concerning the
transfer property located at 415
Merrin Street from Ames to
the villages was unanimously
passed.
An agreement was met to
purchase fire hydrant markers for a discounted cost of
$1,095.65 with the cost being
divided between the board of
public affairs and the fire department.
The council tabled the se-
lection of their village solicitor

until the next meeting. Currently the solicitor is Jim Sponseller.
Mayor Steve Wobler thanked
Jeff Mobley for all he did in
picking up trash and cleaning
up the village park.
Wobler also shared some of
the comments made at the previous council meeting with a
county commissioner in attendance. Most of his time at the
meeting was spent discussing
the possibility of the county
getting a jail that would house
inmates.
Wobler also reported about

his recent meeting with Congressman Bob Latta. Some of
the topic or questions being addressed included why the village
doesnt receive wind farm funds;
what steps can be taken to get a
new building to house the fire
department; and how to receive
funds to deal with the blighted
houses within the village.
In other business:
In the absence of Chad
Lyons the EMS report was
given by Fire Chief Jamie Mansfield. The EMS has made four
runs during the month of March
and 24 for the year. Mansfield

reported the fire department has
recorded 13 runs for 2016.
Police Chief Rodney
Miller recommended the probation be lifted for part-time
Patrolman Rylee Carlisle. The
six-month period for Carlisle
has been fulfilled and council
agreed with Millers recommendation.
Miller reported the camera
in the patrol car was repaired at
a cost of $778.
Six junk notices have been
administered by the police department with three already
complying to the notice and

have cleaned up their property
in question.
The village will provide
EMS and police services during
the Wayne Trace National
Honor Society Glow In the
Dark 5K run for April 9. Registration will be at the ball park
near the school at 6:30 p.m.
with start time at 7:45 p.m. Set
up time will be 2 p.m.
Bids are being received for
garbage pick up in the village.
The contract will now include
monthly pick up for bulky
waste.
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of member appreciation and

an opportunity to update
cooperative members on important cooperative business.
Members attending will receive a $10 bill credit and also
will be eligible to win other
door prizes.
Registration begins at 9 a.m.
and the meeting will begin at
10 a.m. with lunch to follow
immediately after. Members
are encouraged to bring their
families. For more details,
please visit www.PPEC.coop.
Payne egg hunt

on Saturday
PAYNE Flat Rock Masonic Lodge #580 will host

its annual Easter egg hunt and
open house from 11 a.m.-1
p.m. Saturday, March 19 at
the lodge building, located at
505 S. Main St. in Payne. Age
groups for the egg hunt will
be 0-3 years, 4-8 years and
9-12 years old.
The open house will be
during the same time for those
desiring to tour the lodge
building and learn about the
Freemasons.
Fish fry benefits

Oakwood F.D.
OAKWOOD The Oakwood Fire Department will

have a fish fry from 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, March 19 at the
fire station. The cost is $8 for
adults and includes deep fried
walleye, french fries, cole
slaw, dessert bar and drink.
Kids menu will feature hot
dog, french fries, dessert bar
and drink for $3.
Benefit dinner
for tennis courts
ANTWERP Antwerp Rotary Club will host a steak and

chicken fry Saturday, March
19 to benefit tennis court renovation in Antwerp. Dinner
will be served from 5-7:30
p.m. at Paulding Eagles. DJ
Larry Colley will provide music from 7-10 p.m.
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Seldom-heard facts about St. Patricks Day

There are many things the
public knows about Saint Patricks Day, but theres much
they may not know about the
holiday or Irish-American heritage for that matter. Here are
some facts and trivia that might
surprise even the most devoted
of Pattys Day revelers.
Despite St. Patrick being
alive centuries earlier, St. Pat-
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Sirloin Steak
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80% Ground Beef
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Chicken Leg Quarters
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16 oz. Eckrich Bacon $3.50/lb.

8 oz. Eckrich Hot Dogs
$.99/lb.
Vine-Ripe Tomatoes $.1.49

Head Lettuce
$1.00
Blue Gill Fillets $9.99/lb.

8 oz. Tuna Steaks
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Deveined, Tail-on Shrimp $8.99/lb.

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ricks Day celebrations didnt

begin until 1737.
More people of Irish heritage live in the United States
than currently live in all of Ireland. Irish-Americans living
stateside predominantly reside
in the North Atlantic states.
Saint Patrick angered the
Celtic Druids many times by
converting pagans to Christiani-
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pounds with blonde hair and
blue eyes.
Assisting the Sheriffs Office
at the scene were the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation
CSI Unit, Fort Wayne Police
Department, Allen County Indiana Sheriffs Department,
Woodburn Police Department
and Paulding County Coroner
Dr. Joseph Kuhn.
If anyone has information regarding this case, please contact
the sheriffs office at 419-3993791. Information can be left via
Facebook by searching Facebook/Paulding County Sheriffs
Office. View the sheriffs website at www.pauldingohsheriff.
com and leave an email for the
sheriff. Anonymous tips can be
left via the website by scrolling
to the bottom of any page and
clicking on Send us an anonymous tip.
The case is somewhat similar
to one from nearly a decade ago.

Back in 2007, an unidentified
womans body was located on
Road 87 in Crane Township.
She was later identified as Teresa L. Smith-Shay, 38, from
Brownsville, Ind.
She was found partially
clothed on an abandoned farm
site. Law enforcement at that
time said she died of multiple
gunshot wounds where she was
found.
Her murder remains unsolved.
Law enforcement officials
are also working on a homicide
investigation of another woman
found dead in a Paulding apartment on Feb. 9. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of
murder suspect Frank Tracy Jr.,
47. He is implicated in the death
of Hannah Fischer, age 21. (See
related story.)
When it comes to open government
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BRING THE
ty. The Druids put him in jail on

numerous occasions.
Green is not the official color affiliated with Saint Patrick.
It is really blue. However, green
became a familiar hue during the
nineteenth century more for being associated with the magic of
Irish legends than Saint Patrick
himself.
The three-leaf shamrock
has more historical significance with regards to Saint
Patricks day than a four-leaf
clover. Thats because the
three leaves were believed to
be used by St. Patrick to explain the Christian doctrine of
the Holy Trinity, where God
exists as three persons.
Local events in March

March 13-19 National Agriculture Week
March 13-19 Sunshine
Week, to educate the public
about the importance of open
government
March 17 St. Patricks Day
March 17 St. Patricks Day
party at lunch at Paulding County Senior Center, 11:30 a.m.;
for reservations phone 419-3993650
issued by U.S. Marshals Service.

He is described as male,
white or white Hispanic,
5-foot-8, 160 pounds, with
green eyes and brown hair. His
birth date is Aug. 31, 1968.
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March 17 Luck of the

Irish evening meal, 5 p.m. at
Paulding County Senior Center,
for reservations phone 419-3993650
March 17-18 & 20 Wayne
Trace Jr./Sr. High and WT Performing Arts Association spring
musical The Little Mermaid
at the Payne School auditorium,
7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday
and 2:30 p.m. Sunday
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SUNSHINE
For 67 years, Saint Patricks

Day was a dry holiday in Ireland. James OMara, a member
of Irish parliament, introduced
a bill in 1903 that made Saint
Patricks Day a religious holiday
in the country. Therefore, local
pubs were obligated to close.
The law was overturned in 1970.
According to their website,
Hallmark has been selling green
Saint Patricks Day cards since
the early 1920s, now selling as
many as 15 million annually.
Contrary to popular belief,
Ireland does not top the list with
respect to showing Irish pride.
New York City boasts the largest parade honoring the holiday
and Irish heritage.
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Anyone with information

regarding the whereabouts
of a known fugitive is encouraged to contact the U.S.
Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at:
1-866-4-WANTED or text
keyword WANTED and the
tip to TIP411 (847411). Tipsters may remain anonymous.
The Northern Ohio Violent
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Division is composed of the
following federal, state and
local agencies: Allen County
Sheriffs Office, Fremont Police Department, Holland Police Department, Lucas County Sheriffs Office, Ohio Adult
Parole Authority, Ottawa Hills
Police Department, Toledo
Police Department, Customs
and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DRO), Wood County
Sheriffs Office and the U.S.
Marshals Service.
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Obituaries
Updated weekdays at www.progressnewspaper.org
LINDA PAGE
Mission of Saginaw, Lutheran World Relief or the Christ

1938-2016
PAYNE Linda L. Page, Lutheran Church Educational
77, of Payne, passed away Fund.
Monday, March 7 in Van Wert
County.
MARY
RICHARD ZIELKE
1935-2016
FRANKENMUTH, Mich.
Richard C. Dick Zielke,
80 years, of Frankenmuth,
passed away Monday, March
7 at Covenant Healthcare in
Saginaw.
He was
born April
3, 1935 in
Columbus,
the son of
Virginia
(G r a h a m)
Zielke of
Pau ld i ng,
and the late Albert Zielke.
Dick was a graduate of Blue
Creek High School, received
his bachelors and masters
degrees in agriculture from
The Ohio State University,
and later obtained his Ph.D.
in agriculture from Michigan
State University in 1970. On
Dec. 30, 1956, he married the
former Barbara Jo Kidd in
Millfield.
Dr. Zielke began his career
in Fremont, Ohio, with Northern Ohio Sugar Company as a
general research agronomist
in 1960. In 1965, he moved
to the USDA/ARS station in
East Lansing, Mich., where
for eight years he worked as
a research soil scientist. In
1973, Dr. Zielke assumed the
position of director of research
for the Farmers and Manufacturers Beet Sugar Association
located in Saginaw. During
this time, he served as a member of the board of directors
and as president of the West
Coast Beet Seed Company.
From 1982 until his retirement
in 1997, he was employed by
Michigan Sugar Company as
director of research. He then
served as president of the Beet
Sugar Development Foundation and the American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists, who awarded him their
Meritorious Service Award in
1989.
Dick was a member of the
Christ Lutheran Church in
Reese where he served as
church council president and
had been active in the church
choir. His favorite enjoyment
was working on and riding
his Whizzer motorbikes. His
other enjoyments included
fishing and being an avid Ohio
State Buckeye fan.
Surviving besides his wife
and mother are his three sons,
Jeff Zielke of Hudson, Ind.,
Greg (Erin) Zielke of Centerview, Mo. and Matt (Judy)
Zielke of Frankentrost, Mich.;
and six grandchildren, Evan,
Ellie, Hannah, Nathan, Abby
and Olivia. Also surviving are
his brother, Dave (Shirley)
Zielke of Fort Worth, Texas;
and his sister, Karen (Dan)
ONail of Homewood, Ill.
In addition to his father,
Dick was predeceased by his
sister, Nancy Wallace.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 12 at Christ Lutheran Church in Reese with
the Rev. Dr. Ed Kloos officiating. Burial services were
Sunday, March 13 at St. Pauls
Cemetery in Paulding with the
Rev. Karen Stetins officiating.
The
Ware-Smith-Woolever
Funeral Home in Reese was in
charge of arrangements.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked
to consider The City Rescue
BRANDEHOFF
1931-2016
OAKWOOD Mary Nadine Brandehoff, 84, of Oakwood, went home to be with
the Lord at 12:20 p.m. on
Tuesday, March 8 at Community Health Professionals
Inpatient Hospice Center of
Defiance, surrounded by family and friends.
She was born to Furl L.
and Nellie
(Wistner)
Sanderson
on Oct. 6,
1931 in
Roselm.
On Nov.
22, 1948,
she married Paul
R. Brandehoff, who survives.
Also surviving are her children, Karen (Jerry) Mobley
of Oakwood, Brenda (Mark)
Rau of Defiance, Paul (Jan)
Brandehoff of Defiance and
Elaine (Robert) Bush of Defiance; and her brothers, James
(Sharon) Sanderson of Upper
Sandusky, Larry (Karen)
Sanderson of Fort Wayne and
Glenn Sanderson of Roselm.
She had 10 grandchildren, 26
great-grandchildren, and seven
great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death
by her parents; her sister:
Janice Barnes; son, Brian
Eric Brandehoff; grandson,
Craig Mobley; great-granddaughter, Kayla Varner; and
great-grandson: Kyle Varner.
She was a member of the
Junction Bible Christian
Church in Junction and the
church treasurer and Sunday
School teacher for several
years. Mary was a homemaker
who loved reading, gardening
and bird watching. She had
many flower beds and rose
gardens and was especially
fond of her magnolia tree.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 12 at Heitmeyer
Funeral Home, Oakwood,
with Pastor Pat Holt officiating. Marcia Holt provided
the music. Burial followed in
Sherman Cemetery, Charloe.
Serving as pall bearers were
Jerry Mobley Jr., Craig Mobley Jr., Jason, Jeremy, Jamie
and Caleb Varner. Heitmeyer
Funeral Home, Oakwood, was
in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may
be made to that of the donors
choice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com.
KEITH
STALSBERG
1969-2016
FORT WAYNE Keith D.
Stalsberg, age 46, died Saturday, March 12.
He was born April 15, 1969
in Edgerton, Wis., the son of
Charmaine L. (Peterson) and
the late David S. Stalsberg.
He was employed by Coupled
Products LLC.
He is also survived by his
mother, Charmaine L. Blank,
Janesville, Wis.; stepmother,
Delores Stalsberg, Janesville;
children, Christopher Stalsberg, Lima, and Adam Stalsberg, Paulding; brother, David
Stalsberg, Janesville; and sister, LuAnn Leeder, Colorado.
There will be no visitation
or funeral services. Burial will
be at a later date. Den Herder
Lovina writes huge recipe

for canned vegetable soup
Funeral Home, Paulding, is

handling arrangements.
Donations may be made to a
charity of the donors choice.
Online condolences may Were having another warm
be sent to www.denherderfh. day with the temperature in
the mid sixties. Yesterday was
com.
even warmer plus it was also
sunny. We did laundry and
WESLEY
hung it all outside on the lines.
RATLIFF By the afternoon hours every1947-2017
thing was dry. It sure gives a
GROVER HILL Wesley person spring fever. It was so
B. Ratliff, 68, of Grover Hill, good to be able to wash, dry,
died 3:30 a.m. Monday, March and fold clothes in one day
14 at his residence.
and have it all put away. We
He was born Nov. 29, 1947 had an extra huge amount of
to the late Dorse and Mallie laundry as we washed some
(Hoskins) Ratliff. On Nov. bedding, coats, etc.
22, 1971, he married Debbie Today it is cloudy and no
Mays, who survives in Grover sun but it is still nice to be able
Hill. Wesley retired from Gen- to have a few windows open.
eral Motors, Defiance, and was So nice to smell the fresh air
a Army veteran of Vietnam. blowing in.
His family meant everything Susans friend Mose came
to him and he enjoyed spend- last night to cook down some
ing time with them.
more sap into maple syrup.
Also surviving are his chil- Since it has warmed up again,
dren and their families, Mark the sap is really running from
(Holly) Ratliff of Defiance and the maple trees.
their children, Kevin Payne, Son Joseph, 13, is now getSterling (Patricia) Payne, Jes- ting around without crutches.
sica Ratliff and Kyle Ratliff He still favors the leg and it
and grandchildren, Xavier still gets painful if he overdoes
Payne and Zoey Ann Rat- it. He walks with a limp but is
liff; Myra (Judd) Parrett of back to milking our cow Bessie
Oakwood and their children, every morning and evening.
Justin (Alyssa) Parrett, Cole Son-in-law Timothy is still
Parrett and Madison Parrett, not allowed to put weight on
and grandchildren, Taelynn his foot. It is improving more
Parrett and Avery Parrett; and every day, but he is so ready
Holly (David) Thompson of to walk without the aid of
Grover Hill and their children, crutches. Daughter Elizabeth
Kayla (Zak) Sullivan and Cory had plans to come spend the
Thompson and granddaughter, day here but Timothy ended
Brooklynn Sullivan; mother- up being sick this morning so
in-law and best friend, Garnet she stayed home with him.
Mays of Oakwood; five broth- She plans to come tomorers; and three sisters.
row, which I always look
Wesley was preceded in forward to. I didnt see her
death by a son, Larry Russell since last Friday so we have
Ratliff; a brother; and a sister. lots of visiting to catch up on.
The funeral service will be Daughter Lovina, 11, spent the
2 p.m. Friday, March 18 at weekend with Timothy and
the Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Elizabeth helping out wherevOakwood. Burial will follow er needed. She loves spending
in Auglaize Chapel Church
of God Cemetery, Oakwood,
with military rites by the Oakwood American Legion.
Visitation will be from 2-8
p.m. Thursday, March 17 at
the Heitmeyer Funeral Home
and again on Friday from 1
p.m. until the time of service
at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to
the Grover Hill EMS.
Condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com.
time over there.

Saturday we helped sister
Emma and Jacob butcher two
hogs. We were done early in
the afternoon. The hogs were
smaller than ours so things
went a little faster. Pon hoss
was made and lard rendered.
We had breakfast pizza for
breakfast, along with chocolate chip bars, jello cake, and
peanut butter pies.
For lunch the menu consisted of fried pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, gravy,
dressing, corn, macaroni salad, celery and carrot sticks,
sliced cheese, tomato slices,
and jalapeos that sisters Verena and Susan brought home
from Florida. The desserts left
over from breakfast were also
on the menu plus ice cream.
My sisters had a nice time
in Florida. Glad they are back
home.
Saturday afternoon as Mose
was bottling the maple syrup,
some enjoyed ice cream with
maple syrup as a topping. I
didnt try it but the ones that
did really liked it.
Daughter Verena spent the
weekend in a community in
Indiana at a friends house.
With Verena and Lovina both
not home, the house seemed
empty.
Sunday afternoon we had
Joes cousin Leander, wife
Rosina, and family as our
visitors. We enjoyed popcorn

while we visited. They have
four married sons and one
lives only a few miles from
us. They had supper with their
son Leander and wife Karen.
We spent the day just at
home relaxing. With my husband Joe working every other
Saturday and butchering in
between on Saturday, we were
glad to rest.
I would like to express my
thanks to Carol for the gift
certificate from Ridgeway
books. I am enjoying some
new books that I always wanted to purchase. May God bless
you for your kindness!
A reader requested my vegetable soup recipe to can. I
really dont have a recipe but
tried to write one down as
close as I could to what I use.
Also, to all readers who
have asked: Aggravation game
boards made by my nephew
Jacob can be ordered from
Chupps at 269-659-3950. Call
for prices.
Gods blessing to all!
VEGETABLE SOUP
TO CAN
1 quart onions, diced
1 quart potatoes, peeled and
diced
1 quart carrots, diced
1 quart celery, diced
1 quart corn
1 quart peas
1 quart green beans
1 quart cooked beef chunks
(can be simmered or stewed
until cooked through, or purchase cooked)
6 quarts tomato juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
Mix together. Season with
salt and pepper to taste. Add
garlic if desired. Put in jars
and process according to your
pressure cooker instructions.
Obituaries are
posted daily
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Celebrating
Arts & Artists of
Paulding County
PAULDING John Paulding
Historical Societys annual Celebrating the Arts & Artists of
Paulding County will be May
14 through the end of June and
will feature glass and pottery
this year.
A reception will be held for
the artists and their families
on Saturday, May 14 from 10
a.m.-3 p.m.
Artists or their relatives may
bring their pieces to the museum any Tuesday before opening day. For more information,
contact us at 419-399-8218.
Solid Ground, LLC

will be filling the
following positions
Administrative Assistant/Secretary
15-25 hrs./wk
Must have working knowledge of A/R, A/P, Invoicing, Microsoft Office and Excel, banking, Social Media,
filing, internet and use of standard office equipment. Experience in Quickbooks is preferred.
Immediate opening, but must be able to start no later than March 28, 2016.
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April through October 35-45 hrs./wk. Experience not required
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions; and be physically capable of lifting, bending,
kneeling, etc. Must be available to start no later than April 4, 2016, and end employment no sooner than
September 30, 2016.
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35-45 hrs./wk
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able to work outdoors in all weather conditions; and be physically capable of lifting, bending, kneeling,
etc. Must be available to start no later than April 4, 2016.
DONATE TO FIREWORKS SHOW Peggy Emerson (left) and Kim Tracy (right), who is executive director
of Compass Community Center of Defiance, present Lisa McClure with donations for the July 9 fireworks
display in conjunction with John Paulding Days. $4,000 of the $8,000 needed has to be raised by April 1. The
show will be by Zambelli Fireworks. Any donation amount is welcome and any gift is tax deductible. The
Paulding County Area Foundation is administering the fund and checks can be made to the Paulding County
Area Foundation Fireworks Display. For more information, call the foundation at 419-399-8296.
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Forum Readers Opinion
New Bargain
Bin continues to
make progress
with Easter items.

We have our clothes sized
The Paulding County Progress
so you do not need to spend
provides a public forum through
hours looking for your size.
FORUM Reader Opinion Letters
to the Editor for area residents
Mens pants are also sized
to expres their opinions and
with waist and length. We try
exchange ideas on any topic of
Dear
Editor,
to keep things as organized
public interest. All letters submit I hope you have seen the
as possible for your shopping
ted are subject to the Publishers
approval, and MUST include an
progress that is being done
convenience.
original signature and daytime
on
the
new
Bargain
Bin
of
We have puzzles, books,
telephone number for verification.
Paulding County at the cortoys, baby items, scrubs,
We wont print unsigned letters.
Letters should be brief and conner of Harrison and Cherry
housewares, shoes, hats,
cise. Letters must also conform
streets.
The
building
is
up
and
suits, clothes hangers, picture
to libel law and be in good taste.
the roof is on and we cant
frames. We even take rePlease limit letters to no more than
500 words. We reserve the right to
thank the public enough for
quests and should something
edit and to correct grammatical
the
donations
that
have
come
come in that you want, we
errors. We also reserve the right
in to help us build this gift
will keep it for you.
to verify statements or facts presented in the letters.
that was given to us.
When we open on Friday
The opinions stated are those of
Never in our wildest
morning everything is in its
the writer, and do not necessarily
dreams
did
the
members
of
place and we are ready for our
reflect that of the newspaper.
the Bargain Bin think we
Where to write: Letters to the
customers. Store hours are 9
Editor, Paulding County Progress,
would ever be given the opto 5 on Friday and Saturday 9
P.O. Box 180, Paulding, OH 45879;
portunity
to
have
a
new
buildto noon.
or drop them off at the office, 113
ing where we could feel safe We accept donations during
S. Williams St. The deadline is
noon Thursday the week prior to
and to continue our mission
those store hours as well as
publicaiton.
of helping those in need. This Monday mornings. If we
gives us the opportunity to
are not open you can always
continue the legacy of those
place your items in our white
who began the Bargain Bin
building by the back door
over 54 years ago to support
which is checked daily.
the Paulding County Hospital We ventured out on faith
with our donations.
that friends, family, busiDear Editor,
Let me share a Monday
nesses, and others who sup The amount of support Ive morning at the Bargain Bin.
ported the Bargain Bin before
received from men and wom- The volunteer members
our time would see the need
en in the area over the past
gather together around 8 a.m. for this new building. Will
several weeks has been truly
and work at least until 11
you help us reach our goal?
remarkable and humbling, and a.m. In those short hours the
We still need approxiI am beyond grateful for it.
donated items that have come mately $50,000 to completely
There has been one issue
to us are sorted and hung up
finish the new building.
throughout the course of the
to be sold. Each bag that is
Donations can be sent to the
campaign that I believe deopened is a new adventure.
Bargain Bin at 118 W. Perry
serves some clarification, and We never know what treasure St., Paulding or to the Pauldthat is in regards to the idea
we will find.
ing Area Foundation at 101 E.
that I raised my own pay.
Every item is checked for
Perry St., Paulding, Ohio.
To clarify, there was a
tears, spots, marks of any

Eileen Kochensparger
provision in last years state
kind. Periodically, just like
Paulding
budget that increased pay for you go through your closet
local officials, such as at the
and take down clothes you
county and township levels.
have not worn or outgrown,
I voted for it because the pay we do the same. The racks of
It is the policy of the
for local officials had not
clothes are checked weekly
Paulding County Progress
been raised in nearly a deand all new items are put at
to publish public records as
cade, and it was time to make the front. All cotton t-shirts
they are reported or released
that adjustment. No piece of
that are stained or torn go into
by various agencies.
legislation has been signed
bags and are sold for $2-$3 to
Names appearing in For
into law that would raise the
farmers, city workers paintthe Record are published
pay for state-level elected of- ers, etc. Would you believe
without exception, to
ficials like myself.
we even recycle buttons?
preserve the fairness and
I am proud of my voting
We greet our customers
impartiality of the Progress
record in the Ohio House, and with a smile. At this time you
and as a news service to our
I believe our state will concan purchase a 13 gallon bag
readers.
tinue to make progress if we
of clothing for $6. You can
remain true to our values and get a lot of clothes in there
conservative principles.
for that amount of money.
Tony Burkley Coats are not included but sell
is Paulding Countys
State Rep., District 82 for $3. We even have prom
newspaper of record.
Paulding dresses on display now along
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your opinion

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The Progress ...
Tera Thompson (left) representing the Parent Teachers Organization PTO along with Kathy
Kuckuck (right) were guest speakers at Kiwanis Club of Paulding County. They talked about PTO
fundraisers and what they do with the money. All money raised is used to buy supplies for children who cant afford them and help the teachers when needed. They also plan activities for the
students and pay for the expenses incurred. Elizabeth Vance was program chairman.
Common Pleas
Civil Docket
The term et al. refers to and others; et vir., and

husband; et ux., and wife.
In the matter of: Tody L. Egnor, Payne and

Danielle M. Egnor, Defiance. Dissolution of
marriage.
John D. Taylor, Oakwood vs. Modern Plastic Recovery Inc., Haviland and Bureau of
Workers Compensation, Columbus. Workers
compensation claim.
Amy L. Tousley, Oakwood vs. Jerel A. Tousley, Oakwood. Divorce.
Marriage Licenses
Autrie Lee Davis, 69, Fort Wayne, retired
and Annie Ruth Jackson, 69, Fort Wayne,
homemaker. Parents are Autrie Davis and
Parthenia Jones; and Simmon Jackson and
Maria Brown.
Administration Docket
In the Estate of Jerry E. Matson, last will
and testament filed.
In the Estate of Charles A. Fraley, application to administer file.
In the Estate of Robert C. Winters, last will
and testament filed.

Criminal Docket
Kayla A. Gamble, 23, of Hicksville, was sentenced to four years community control sanctions, having been found guilty of possession of
heroin (F5). Conditions of the sanctions include
25 days jail with credit given for 25 days served,
comply with drug and alcohol prohibitions,
submit to random tests, complete assessment by
Recovery Services and their recommendations,
get and keep a job, 6-month license suspension,
pay $731 court costs including a $500 fine that
is to be split equally by the Sheriffs and Prosecutors offices. Seized contraband may be destroyed by law enforcement.
Cody L. Johnson, 26, of Latty, had a motion
to continue his case filed by his attorney. His
pretrial conference, previously set for Feb. 22,
was rescheduled for March 30 with an order
for all parties to appear at that time. His request for furlough to attend his sons surgeon
consultation was denied. Johnson is accused
of theft (F5) and three counts receiving stolen
property (F4 and two M1s).
Property transfers
The term et al. refers to and others; et vir., and husband; et ux.,
and wife.
Copeland to John B. Adams;

Sec. 9, 14.519 acres. Warranty
deed.
Carryall Township
Robert L. Hemrick, trustee
to Bradley D. and Sarah I.
Gordon; Sec. 8, 1.5 acres. Fiduciary deed.
Crane Township
Bradbury Farms to Michele
K. Stuart; Sec. 7, 20.578 acres.
Warranty deed.
ship was looked into.

7:55 p.m. Alleged violence
in a family situation was reported from Road 115 in Emerald Township.
8:13 p.m. Dead hog was
seen on Road 143 in Emerald
Township.
9:53 p.m. Shop alarm
sounded along Road 162 in
Emerald Township.
10:03 p.m. Deputies delivered a message for Defiance
County Sheriffs office on
Road 63 in Crane Township.
10:48 p.m. Shooting was
heard in a woods behind a
callers house located on Road
108 in Jackson Township.
11:21 p.m. Multiple pigs
were seen hit on Road 143 in
Emerald Township.
Tuesday, March 8
3:01 a.m. Deputies assisted
Paulding police with a possible domestic disturbance on
East Caroline Street.
6:41 a.m. Horses were on
Road 143 in Auglaize Township.
9:35 a.m. Suspicious person was seen sitting in a car
parked along Ohio 500 in
Benton Township.
2:37 p.m. Two Auglaize fire
units responded to a field fire
for five minutes on Road 10 in
Auglaize Township. Oakwood
EMS assisted.
3:53 p.m. Dog complaint
was lodged from area of
Roads 12 and 203 in Washing-
ton Township.
5:02 p.m. Dogs were seen
in a pasture along Road 108 in
Brown Township.
5:33 p.m. Car/deer crash
was documented on Road 115
in Emerald Road.
10:36 p.m. A driver told
deputies they struck a tire on
the railroad tracks on Ohio
613 in Jackson Township. A
second drivers vehicle became stuck on the tire.
11:58 p.m. A deputy reported someone put a tire on the
US 127 south of Ohio 613 in
Paulding Township.
Wednesday, March 9
9:59 a.m. Pigs were out
along Road 143 in Emerald
Township.
was handled in Latty Village.
Brown Township
Roger T. Miller, et al. to
E&R Farm LLC; Sec. 5, 1
acre. Quit claim.
Randy W. and Sheri L. Copeland to Randy W. and Sheri
L. Copeland; Sec. 9, 4.931
acres. Quit claim.
Randy W. and Sheri L.
Sheriffs Report
ACCIDENTS:
Thursday, March 3
11:56 p.m. Michael James
Cordi, 28, of Defiance, was
cited for failure to control
following a single-vehicle
accident on the Ohio 49 overpass at US 24 west of US 127
in Crane Township. He was
traveling east on US 24 in a
2000 Ford Ranger when he
lost control, the backend sliding around to a 180 degree direction change and striking a
guardrail along the south side
of the eastbound lane. Damage was minor to the vehicle.
He was not injured.
Monday, March 7
11:05 a.m. Aqiyl J. Moore,
18, of Antwerp, was cited for
failure to control after a single-vehicle accident. The 1996
Ford Ranger he was driving
went off the north side of
the road striking a sign, went
through a field before coming
to rest at the edge of the road.
Functional damage caused the
truck to to be towed. He was
not injured.
INCIDENTS:
Thursday, March 3
was handled in Cecil.
12:45 p.m. Theft was investigated on Ohio 111 in Auglaize Township.
was lodged from Road 51 in
Harrison Township.
4:14 p.m. Auglaize Town-
ship resident of Road 169 filed

a dog complaint.
5:52 p.m. Breaking and
entering of a house along US
127 in Crane Township was
investigated.
11:56 p.m. Slide-off from
US 24s east bound lanes near
the intersection of Road 105
in Crane Township was documented.
Friday, March 4
12:14 a.m. Domestic dispute was handled on US 127
in Crane Township.
6:52 a.m. Dog complaint
was handled in Payne.
9:09 a.m. A suicide hotline
relayed information to local
authorities.
was looked into on Ohio 49 in
Harrison Township.
2:11 p.m. Juvenile pickup
order was enforced.
11:35 p.m. Deputies responded to an office alarm
along Ohio 613 in Jackson
Township.
Saturday, March 5
11:50 a.m. A suspicious
person, an ex-employee, was
seen on property along Road
197 in Washington Township.
1:43 p.m. An Auglaize
Township resident told deputies their minor child was
receiving texts from another
minor who seemed suicidal.
Sunday, March 6
6:22 a.m. Deputies responded to an alarm in Grover Hill.
Thank you for your support!
Tony Zartman
1:55 p.m. Car was seen on

road Road 156 in Jackson
Township tearing up a mud
road.
6:08 p.m. Car drove through
a yard along Road 1021 in
Auglaize Township.
6:25 p.m. A deputy reported
finding a suspicious vehicle
parked at Paulding Reservoir.
8:13 p.m. Four Oakwood
fire units, three from Grover
Hill and two from Paulding
responded to a house fire in
Melrose. They were on the
scene about 80 minutes. Oakwood EMS stood-by.
Monday, March 7
2:57 a.m. Threats were investigated in Antwerp.
5:14 a.m. Car/deer crash on
Road 73 in Crane Township
was handled.
9:11 a.m. Grover Hill EMS
transported and injured person
from a semi crash on Ohio 637
at Road 24 in Latty Township.
Grover Hill Fire Department
assisted at the scene. No further information was available.
11:40 a.m. Residential burglary alarm in Latty Village
was investigated.
12:13 p.m. Deputies assisted Ohio State Highway Patrol
with a death notification.
was handled on West Jackson
Street in Paulding.
2:42 p.m. Mailbox damage
along Road 87 in Crane Town-
Thank you
Paulding County Voters

for your continued support!
Joseph Burkard
Paulding County Commissioner
Paulding County Prosecutor
Paid for by: Tony Zartman for Commissioner,

Angela Zartman Treasurer. 4376 Rd. 33 Payne, OH 45880
Paid for by Joseph R. Burkard
112 N. Water St., Paulding, Ohio
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Jackson Township
Lloyd Dean Miller, dec. to
Donna L. Miller; Lot 1, Paulding Village Outlots, 1 acre.
Certificate of transfer.
Cooper Farms Inc. to Ryan
L. Herr; Sec. 35, 1.963 acres.
Warranty deed.
Latty Township
Thomas G. Sinn, et al. to
Baughman Tile Company; Sec.
1, 164.436 acres and 82.237
acres. Warranty deed.
JaNahn Jane Sinn, et al. to
Baughman Tile Company; Sec.
1, 162.646 acres. Warranty
deed.
Paulding Township
Rodney D. and Susan L.
Kreager to Jakob J. Salisbury;
Sec. 15, 0.436 acre. Warranty
deed.
Washington Township
Leanna Y. Cody to Alfred
and Bethany Conner; Sec. 6,
5.05 acres. Survivorship deed.
Paulding Village
Jamie C. Smith to Brandon N. Smith; Lots 13 and
14, Noneman Emerald Acres
Allotment #1, 0.71 acre. Quit
claim.
Joan C. Hoover, dec. to
Monte M. Hoover; Lot 43,
Original Plat, 0.2 acre. Affidavit.
Lee Knicely to Lee Knicely
Life Estate; Lot 8, Hartzogs
Country Side Estates, 0.368
acre. Quit claim.
Stykemain of Paulding LLC
to Stone Ridge Investments
Ltd.; Lot 69, Outlots, 3.049
acres. Warranty deed.
Robert A. Lehman by
Sheriff to Timothy R. Bakle,
trustee; Lot 34, Dix First Addition, 0.202 acre. Sheriffs
deed.
Payne Village
Bernard J. Claymiller to
Joshua C. and Christina R.
Sinn; Lot 38, Towline acres,
0.26 acre. Survivorship deed.
Weatherreport weekly summary as recorded at Paulding Villages water treatment

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LEGAL NOTICE
The Antwerp Exchange Bank
Company v. Mark A. Marenberg,
et al., Case No, CI-14-066
The Defendant Ying Ma, aka Ma
Ying whose last known address is
Ying Ma, 4-31-45, Feng Cheng
Street, Wang Hua District, Fu
Shun City, Liao Ning Province,
China 113001, and whose present address is unknown, will take
notice that on April 17, 2014, The
Antwerp Exchange Bank Company filed its Complaint for Foreclosure in Case No. CI-14-066 in
the Court of Common Pleas of
Paulding County, 115 North Williams Street, Paulding, OH 45879,
seeking foreclosure and alleging
that the Defendant Ying Ma has or
may claim to have interest in the
real estate commonly known as
105-109 South Main Street, Antwerp, Ohio 45813 and described
below:
Tract I
Being a part of Lots Number One
(1) and Two (2) in Daggetts Addition to the Village of Antwerp,
Ohio, and bounded and described
as follows:
Commencing on the East line of
said Lot #1, Seventy-six (76) feet
south of the Northeast corner of
said Lot #1; thence westerly and
parallel with the north line of said
lot, One Hundred and three (103)
feet; thence southerly and parallel with the east line of said lot to
within thirty (30) feet of the south
line of said Lot #2; thence easterly
and parallel with the south line of
said Lots #1 and 2 to the east line
of said Lot #1; and thence northerly on the east line of said Lot #1
to the place of beginning.
The west ten (10) feet of the land
hereby conveyed/described to be
kept free, perpetually, as and for
an alley.
Parcel Nos.: 12-10S-003-00; 12-
Guest Column
10S-004-00; 12-10S-005-00; 1210S-006-00
Tract II
Being a part of Lots #1 and #2 in
Daggetts Addition to the Village
of Antwerp, Paulding County,
Ohio, which is more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the westerly right-of-way line of South
Main Street (St. Rte. #49) and
the easterly line of said Lot #1,
said point of beginning being
Twenty-nine and zero hundredths
(29.00) feet S. 20 deg. 05 00 E.
(assumed bearing for purposes
of description) from the West
River Street right-of-way, (using
33 feet as the distance measured
from centerline of said street);
thence S. 20 deg. 05 00 E., on
the easterly line of said Lot #1 and
the westerly right-of-way line of
South Main St. (State Rte. #49),
Forty-four and twenty hundredths
(44.20) feet to a point; thence S. 68
deg. 13 20 W., on and along the
southerly line of an existing brick
wall between Shaffer Hardware
and the Village Apothecary, and
said wall line extended One Hundred Three and zero hundredths
(103.00) feet to a point; thence N.
20 deg. 05 00 W. , Forty-three
and zero hundredths (43.00) feet to
a point; thence on a line N. 67 deg.
33 00 E., which becomes the
northerly line of an existing brick
wall between Black Creek Properties, Inc. and Shaffer Hdwe.,
One Hundred Three and zero hundredths (103.00) feet to the point
of beginning, hereby reserving the
right-of-way as an open alley in
the westerly 10 of the above-described land, perpetually, together
with all the appurtenances and hereditaments thereunto belonging.
Parcel Nos.: 12-10S-007-00; 1210S-008-00; 12-10S-009-00; 1210S-009-01
The Plaintiff further alleges that by

reason of default of the Defendants
Mark A. Marenberg and Village
Square, Inc., dba Village Apothecary, in the payment of a certain
Promissory Note and Security
Agreement, according to its tenor,
the conditions of a mortgage given
to secure the payment of said note
and conveying the premises described, have been broken, and
the same has become absolute.
The Plaintiff prays that the Defendant Ying Ma, aka Ma Ying,
be required to answer and set up
her interest in said real estate or be
forever barred from asserting the
same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of any liens,
and the sale of said real estate, and
the proceeds of said sale applied
to the payment of Plaintiffs claim
in the property in the order of its
priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.
THE DEFENDANT NAMED
ABOVE IS REQUIRED TO
FILE HER ANSWER TO SAID
COMPLAINT WITHIN TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS OF
THE LAST DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE
WHICH WILL BE ON MARCH
30, 2016.
Michael C. Jones,
Supreme Court Reg. #0020805
Attorney for Plaintiff
3239 Winding Woods Drive
Powell, Ohio 43065
(740) 881-0018
OVI/under influence; $375 fine,

$884 costs, pay $100 monthly,
pay all by Dec. 16 or turned in for
collection (POC), pay restitution
to victim, 3 days jail, 6-month
license suspension; may attend
DIP in lieu of jail, March 16 jury
trial vacated, community control
ordered, 15 hours community
service, 177 days jail reserved.
Ronald E. Rohdy, Paulding,
OVU/urine/drugs; dismissed.
stop sign; dismissed.
Salem A. Alshammari, Indianapolis, 80/65 speed; $43 fine,
$85 costs.
Donald W. Williams, Bowling
Green, 72/65 speed; $33 fine,
$85 costs.
Lindsey M. Smith, Antwerp,
stop sign; $53 fine, $82 costs.
Audrey B. Davis, Defiance,
seat belt; $20 fine, $47 costs.
Gregory R. Miller, Avon
Lake, 80/65 speed; $43 fine, $80
costs.
Charise J. Parker, Columbus,
failure to yield to emergency vehicle; $68 fine, $80 costs.
Brenda L. Schmidt, Payne,
following closely; $53 fine, $77
costs.
John J. Evans, Stoneville,
N.C., 75/65 speed; $100 fine,
$95 costs.
Joshua D. Ellis, West Bloomfield, Mich., marked lanes; $53
fine, $77 costs.
Darryl Herron, Waterford,
Mich., 78/65 speed; $33 fine,
$85 costs.
Darryl Herron, Waterford,
$82 costs.
Scott E. Carroll, Lancaster,
Madeline E. Morgan, Franklin, Tenn., following closely; $53
fine, $80 costs.
Thomas J. Chapman, Phyllis,
Ky. 69/55 speed; $33 fine, $77
costs.
Matthew J. Wirick, Granger,
Ind., 85/65 speed; $43 fine, $80
costs.
David E. Yenser, Payne, seat
belt; $30 fine, $47 costs.
Nicholas A. Grayson, Zionsville, Ind., 78/65 speed; $33 fine,
$80 costs.
Marqus E. Springer, Fort
Wayne, 98/65 speed; $43 fine,
$85 costs.
Stephanee J. Santom, Mobile,
Ala., 79/65 speed; $33 fine, $85
costs.
Nicholas Mendez, Cecil, seat
Emily O. Allen, Logansport,
Ind., 81/65 speed; $43 fine, $80
costs.
David C. Smith, Mount Morris, Mich., traffic signs; $53 fine,
$80 costs.
Nathan Nutter, Antwerp, seat
Chantale K. Daifi, Dearborn
Heights, Mich., 80/65 speed;
$43 fine, $80 costs.
Jerry E. Feeney, Oakwood,
Carol M. Phillips, Solon,
82/65 speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.
James A. Looney, Bluefield,
Va., driving under FRA suspension; $250 fine, $107 costs, May
27 POC date, warrant and warrant block rescinded.
Aaron C. Williams, Cincinnati, 79/65 speed; $33 fine, $85

costs.
Candida D. Castillo, Paulding,
Leslie A. Porter, Paulding,
William G. Mestemaker, Celina, 65/55 speed; $33 fine, $80
costs.
Thomas L. Yant, Defiance,
Zachary K. Noggler, New
Weston, seat belt; $20 fine, $50
costs.
Steven Rhodes, Defiance,
Steven C. Cassel, Tecumseh,
$77 costs.
Randall B. Bartley, Fort Jennings, 75/55 speed; $43 fine, $80
costs.
Nicholas R. Sullivan, Paulding, expired license - 6 months;
$50 fine with $25 suspended,
$77 costs.
Sarah R. Lawson, Paulding,
Keary J. Sarabia, Toledo,
Abdulraham K. Al Jasim,
Commerce, Texas, 86/65 speed;
Riley James Bidlack, Paulding, traffic sign; $53 fine, $77
costs, proof of financial responsibility provided.
Riley James Bidlack, Paulding, failure to yield at intersection; $53 fine.
Landon C. Goins, Van Wert,
stop sign; $53 fine, $77 costs.
Matthew P. Warn, Ann Arbor,
Mich., following closely; $53
fine, $80 costs.
Sara N. Newman, Paulding,
failure to control; $68 fine, $77
costs.
Terry L. Marsella, Greenwood, 84/65 speed; $43 fine,
$80 costs.
Barbara A. Nance, Clinton
Township, Mich., 80/65 speed;
Beverly G. Allen, Norvell,
$80 costs.
Cari A. Olson, Indianapolis,
Jackie J. Cope, Indianapolis,
Jason J. Machunas, Cloverdale, seat belt; $30 fine, $47
costs.
Rachel M. Sollman, Van Wert,
Isaac W. Reinhart, Fort
Wayne, stop sign; $53 fine, $80
costs.
Jennifer N. Craine, Fort
Wayne, child restraint; $148
costs.
Jennifer N. Craine, Fort
Public Notice
The Village of Payne, Paulding
County, Ohio is letting bids to
enter into a contract for the collection and removal of garbage,
rubbish, refuse, and bulky waste
pickup from the Village of Payne,
Paulding County, Ohio and allowing businesses to independently
contract for such service. Bid
packets are available from the

Mayor and Fiscal Officer Offices.
Bids will be accepted till March
28, 2016 until 7:00 p.m. when all
bids shall be opened and taken
under advisement for awarding.
LEGAL NOTICE
The following matters are the
subject of this public notice by
the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public
notice, including any additional
instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a
public hearing, or filing an appeal
may be obtained at: http://www.
epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or
Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W.
Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-6442129 email: HClerk@epa.Ohio.
gov
Final Issuance of Permit to Install
Cooper Farms
Facility Description: Wastewater
ID #: 1080431
Date of Action: 03/09/2016 This
final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable
to ERAC.
Project: Wastewater Treatment
Facilities for Cooper Farms White
Oak Farm - Installation of 240 lineal feet of a Presby Advanced
Enviro-Septic System
Project Location: 4604 Road 165,
Washington Twp.
LEGAL NOTICE
The Annual Financial Report of
the Community Improvement
Corporation of Paulding for 2015
has been completed. The report
is available for inspection at the
Village of Paulding, Office of the
Finance Director, 116 South Main
Street, Paulding Ohio 45879.
Annette D. Hasch
Treasurer
County Court
Civil Docket:
Birdstone Inc., Paulding vs.
Matt Keeran, Woodburn, Ind.
and Jennifer Keeran, Woodburn.
Money only, satisfied.
Credit Adjustments Inc., Defiance vs. Davida R. Devers,
Payne. Money only, satisfied.
Credit Adjustments Inc., Defiance vs. Jason Barham, Oakwood. Money only, satisfied.
William S. Bricker DDS Inc.,
Antwerp vs. Stephanie Gonzalez,
Paulding and Thomas Wolfenbarger, Paulding. Small claims,
satisfied.

OMNI Health Services,
Brecksville vs. Johnathon Brinck,
Paulding. Other action, dismissed.
Capital Alliance Financial
LLC, Grand Rapids, Mich. vs.
Adrie OBrien, aka Madden, Antwerp. Other action, dismissed.
Rohlf Trucking LLC, Defiance
vs. Allison Smith, Payne. Other
action, dismissed.
Portfolio Receivable Associates LLC, Norfolk, Va. vs. Aaron
Baker, Oakwood. Other action,
dismissed.
Midland Funding LLC, San
Diego vs. Linda Glover, Paulding. Other action, dismissed.
Cach, LLC, Louisville vs.
Buffy Nash, Paulding. Other action, dismissed.
Capital One Bank (USA)
N.A., Columbus vs. Ashley Collins, Melrose. Other action, satisfied.
Michael E. Conner and Babette
L. Conner, trustees of the Connor
Family Trust, Alameda, Calif. vs.
Curt Boroff, Paulding and Mercedes Keen Boroff, Paulding.
Small claims, judgment for the
plaintiff in the sum of $2,776.16.
Lisa Davis, Antwerp vs. Johnathon Fulk, Paulding. Small
claims, judgment for the plaintiff
in the sum of $1,690.
Joseph R. Burkard, Paulding
vs. Amanda Hinchcliff, Ohio
City. Small claims, dismissed.
Mark S. Kassab, Farmington
Hills, Mich. vs. Phillip Froelich,
Cecil. Evictions, dismissed.
Criminal Docket:
Jacob R. Brown, Pioneer, underage offense; $200 fine, $97
costs, 90 days jail suspended; 20
hours community service.
Jacob R. Brown, Pioneer,
paraphernalia and possession of
drugs; $75 fine for each charge,
6-month license suspensions for
each to run concurrently.
possession of drugs; dismissed
per State, $104 costs; March 16
trial date vacated.
Christopher L. Schnepp, Van
Wert, obstructing; $250 fine,
$173.49 costs, 3 days jail and 87
suspended; pay for stay at jail, defendants vehicle released upon
payment of towing and storage.
Lendsey J. Ordway, Oakwood,
disorderly conduct; $75 fine,
$126 costs; maintain general
good behavior.
Justin M. Woodruff, Cecil,
possession drugs; defendant
waived preliminary hearing, case
bound over to Common Pleas
Court, $25 costs.
Traffic Docket:
Ronald E. Rohdy, Paulding
Wayne, 80/65 speed; $43 fine.

Laura E. Warren, South Lyon,
Mich., 86/65 speed; $43 fine, $80
costs.
Riley James Moore, Payne,
failure to control; $68 fine, $77
costs.
William H. Hobson, Saint
Louis, Mo., 80/65 speed; $43
fine, $80 costs.
Lisa Cox, Oakwood, failure to
control; $68 fine, $80 costs.
Michael L. OConnor, North
Webster, Ind., stop sign; $53
fine, $80 costs.
Amy J. Berry, Bountiful,
Utah, 85/65 speed; $43 fine, $77
costs.
Wen C. Li, Troy, Mich., 80/65
speed; $43 fine, $80 costs.
William A. Spina, Martinsville, Ind., 81/65 speed; $43 fine,
$80 costs.
Emily M. Trees, New Palestine, Ind., 86/65 speed; $43 fine,
$80 costs.
Noah W. Krall, Oxford, seat
Alexander E. Barann, Allen
Park, Mich., 88/65 speed; $43
fine, $80 costs.
Sunshine Week is March 13-19
Ten Commandments
for Open Meetings
By Brian J. Hunhoff
I think heroic deeds were all conceived in the open air.
The quote atop this editorial is from Walt Whitmans Song of the
Open Road a cheerful 1856 tribute to freedom and the great outdoors.
Hopefully, Mr. Whitman would have approved use of his prose
to promote open, well-aired government. Its unlikely the great poet
favored government secrecy and closed-door meetings. He also wrote,
Out of the dark confinement, out from behind the screen!
For todays purposes, Whitmans screen represents the executive
session a self-important term for
a classic oxymoron: closed public
meeting.
Too many elected boards seek
every opportunity to meet out of
sight of the public they serve. Some
schedule executive sessions as a
regular agenda item. Some hold up
to three executive sessions in a single meeting. Some have executive
sessions that last longer than the
open portion of their meeting.
In most cases, executive sessions
do not violate open meeting laws.
The closed-door discussions are
often suggested or encouraged by
an elected boards legal counsel.
But legality and necessity are two
different things.
Consider the following list our Fourth Estate counsel to county commissions, city councils, and school boards everywhere on executive
sessions and general government openness. Citizens should hold their
elected officials to the standards below. These are Ten Commandments
for Open Meetings:
ONE: Do not gather as a quorum outside of regular meetings, and
do not hold special meetings without giving at least 24 hours public
notice.
TWO: Do not habitually add last-minute items to the agenda, and
do not act on anything not listed on the posted agenda.
THREE: Do not abuse the litigation excuse for executive sessions
to speculate about possible or imagined lawsuits.
FOUR: Do not stretch the personnel excuse for executive sessions
to discuss policy issues. Example: Creating a new position or changing
a departments job descriptions are policy decisions and not appropriate topics for a closed meeting.
FIVE: Do not dial up the negotiations excuse to suddenly exclude the public from discussion of controversial issues that were previously aired thoroughly in open session.
SIX: Do not allow executive session conversations to stray to other
topics.
SEVEN: Do not violate the spirit of the open meeting law with
frequent phone, email or text dialogues with other members. Reach
consensus at the meeting.
EIGHT: Do not make a habit of whispering or passing notes at
meetings. You were elected to speak for us. Tell what you have to say
out loud and proud!
NINE: Allow public input at every meeting. Include it on every
agenda.
TEN: Be as transparent as possible. Do not hold executive sessions
simply because counsel advised it is legal to do so. Ask yourself: Is
it absolutely critical we discuss this privately?
That should be the standard because legality and necessity are two
different things.
We appreciate our local commissioners and board members. They
serve for minimal compensation. They make tough decisions. They
sometimes lose friends and make enemies. Their dedication to community is admirable.
We simply ask elected officials to think twice before kicking the
public out of public meetings.
Strive for fewer. Less is more. A closed meeting should be a rare
occasion, not a habit.
Brian Hunhoff writes for the Yankton County Observer in Yankton,
S.D. His editorials about open government won the 2015 Freedom of
Information award from the National Newspaper Association.
The opinions stated are those of the writer, and do not necessarily
reflect that of the newspaper.
Police Report
ACCIDENT REPORTS
None.
INCIDENT REPORTS
Thursday, March 3
4:34 p.m. Officers were unable to locate a male
reported to be suicidal.
5:10 p.m. Theft by credit card was investigated
on Emerald Road.
9:43 p.m. Unwanted person was gone when
police arrived at a West Perry Street business.
Friday, March 4
3:50 p.m. A woman was cited for improper
turning following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Garfield Avenue and Williams Street.
No further information was available.
7:30 p.m. Dog complaint was handled on Emerald Road.
8:04 p.m. Family disturbance was looked into
on West Wayne Street.
11:30 p.m. Threats were received by a North
Williams Street business.
Saturday, March 5
3:15 p.m. Family disturbance was handled on
West Perry Street.
5 p.m. Neighbor problems involving loud music was looked into in the area of Main and Miles
streets.
Sunday, March 6
1:23 a.m. A North Williams Street reported a
suspicious male. He was gone when police arrived.
3:47 a.m. A second North Williams Street business reported a suspicious male in the area. A Texas man was located. He told officers he had been
dropped off and was without a ride. He contacted
a Payne resident who came and got him.
Noon. Paulding VFW reported a suspicious
person looking in vehicle windows in their lot.
Thank you for your support in

the Primary Election!
I look forward to earning your vote
again in November.
MICHAEL
2:14 p.m. Officers assisted sheriffs deputies in

attempting to locate a car.
4:07 p.m. Police responded to a North Williams Street business alarm. The building was
found secure.
5:30 p.m. Theft of a battery is being investigated on West Perry Street.
Monday, March 7
3:52 p.m. Unruly juvenile complaint was
looked into on West Caroline Street.
4:30 p.m. Unruly juvenile matter on West Jackson Street was handled.
8:57 p.m. Neighbor problems were handled at
Partridge Place.
Tuesday, March 8
3:04 a.m. Possible domestic violence was reported on West Caroline Street. Officers could
hear loud voices, but no one was on the street.
3:45 p.m. Unruly juvenile complaint was handled on West Caroline Street.
5 p.m. A West Perry Street resident reported
their car window was broken and a tire tampered
with.
10:23 p.m. Paulding County Hospital ER requested an officer for a male who claimed to have
been assaulted in Defiance.
11:15 p.m. Two females were seen behaving
suspiciously outside a West Perry Street business.
They were gone when police arrived.
Wednesday, March 9
9:50 p.m. An East Wayne Street caller told police they had been threatened on Facebook.
Thursday, March 10
1:40 p.m. An Indiana resident told police of
theft by credit card number. They said the last
place they used their card was at a Paulding gas
station and wondered if there might be a reader at
the pumps.
Thank You
For Your Support
Roy Klopfenstein
CANDIDATE FOR PAULDING COUNT Y PROBATE / JUVENILE JUDGE
Paid for by Wehrkamp for Judge, Tamera A. Stoller, Treasurer, 8516 U.S. 127, Paulding, OH 45879
Paid for by Roy Klopfenstein

2693 Road 87, Haviland, OH 45851
PAU LD I N G PRO G R E SS
COMMUNITY
Church Corner
Wednesday, March 16
Lenten lunch
PAULDING The last lenten lunch of the season will be
held on Wednesaday. There
will be a lunch and a brief
time of worship at the Presbyterian Church hosted by the
Paulding Ministerial Association. Service time is noon until 1 p.m.
The meal will be in the
church fellowship hall, located at the corner of Caroline
and Cherry streets.
Lenten services
MELROSE The Melrose
United Methodist Church
will host the final Lenten service in the Oakwood-Melrose
area. This Wednesday at 7
p.m. Pastor Dwayne Richardson will bring the message.
Free community dinner
PAULDING First Presbyterian Church of Paulding
will be hosting a free dinner
at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
March 16.
Wednesday, March 16
Youth concert
PAULDING We Are Leo
band will be in concert at the
Paulding Church of the Nazarene located at 210 Dooley Drive on March 16 from
5:30-8:30 p.m. The Christian
rock band has a focus toward
teens, young adults and family
ministry. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5. The
concert is being coordinated
by the Nazarene Church and
the Paulding United Methodist Church. For more information, call Adam at 419-7968883.

Free dinner
PAULDING The Presbyterian Church will host a free
dinner on Wednesday at 5:30
p.m.
Saturday, March 19
Mini Bible School
MELROSE Melrose United Methodist Church family is
inviting children to come to a

mini Bible School on March
19 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the
church, located two miles west
of Oakwood on Ohio 613.
During the session the Easter story will be shared, crafts
will be made and refreshments
served plus some surprises.
Children from kindergarten to
fifth grade are encouraged to
attend.
For more information, contact the pastor at 419-3995818.
Thursday, March 24
Maundy Thursday
PAULDING Maundy
Thursday service at 8 p.m. at
the First Presbyterian Church
located at 114 W. Caroline St.
in Paulding. The service will
be held in the sanctuary.
Friday, March 25
Good Friday
PAULDING The Paulding
community Good Friday service will be held at the House
of Love Ministries located at
220 North Williams Street
in Paulding. Service time is
scheduled for 12 noon.
ANTWERP The Antwerp
Community Church will host
the community Good Friday
service 1 p.m. The service is
sponsored by the Antwerp
Ministerial Association.
Friday and Saturday,
March 25-26
Cantata
DEFIANCE The Defiance
College Choral Union will
present two performances of
the sacred cantata The Seven
Last Words of Christ at the
St. Pauls United Methodist
Church, 400 Wayne Ave., Defiance.
The Good Friday performance will be part of the Defiance community Good Friday
service that will be presented
in 30 minute increments from
noon-3 p.m.
The Saturday performance
is scheduled for 4 p.m. with

the chorus accompanied by
the chamber orchestra.
Sunday, March 27
Easter Sunday
PAULDING Paulding
Community Sunrise service
will he at 7 a.m. at the First
Presbyterian Church.
PAULDING The First
Presbyterian Church will offer Sunday School for all ages
at 9 a.m. followed by praise
singing in the sanctuary at
10:15 a.m. The traditional
worship with organ music and
traditional Easter hymns will
begin at 10:30 a.m.
MANDALE The Mandale Church will celebrate
Resurrection Sunday with a
sunrise service at 7 p.m. followed by a fellowship breakfast. The worship service will
be at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Joe
Shouse speaking in both the
sunrise and worship service.
Church Calendar listings
are free. If your church is
having any special services
or programs, please email
us your information at progress@progressnewspaper.org
or call the Paulding County
Progress at 419-399-4015.
Over the next several weeks, Michael Schweinsberg, who works for the Ohio State University
Extension in Paulding County, will be working with Divine Mercy fifth and sixth graders for an
hour each week. Mr. Schweinsberg recently received a grant and acquired seven of the new Lego
Mindstorm robotic kits. Students will be working in groups to construct and program a robot. The
Lego kits allow students to develop critical thinking skills, work cooperatively in groups, grow
their ideas, and allow students to understand challenging subjects. Anticipating a completed robot
are, from left - Jacob Font, Hunter Dugan and Kyle Slade.
Birthdays
March 19 Brittney Bradford, Gladys
Dachenhaus, Leaha Egnor, Jill Evans, Alicia
Knauss, Joan Mapes, Ashley Martinez, Anna
Marie Wilhelm, David Bruce Shrider, David
Vielma.
March 20 Reid Bissell, Roa Boehm, Greig
Edwards, Shaun Fulk, Bryce King, Breanne
Murlin, Pam Reese, Wanda Rohlf, Shelly
Roughton, Caden Schaefer, Raeanne Smith,
Lisa Vielma.
March 21 Myrtle Lee, Ashlee Rager, Peyton Stauffer.
March 22 Danette Childs, Desmond
Shepherd, Christopher Speiser, Rachelle
Swary, Damian Wood.
March 23 Maribeth Fulk, C.J. Gaskill,
John Hall, Jeannie Weaver-Jewell, Max Kochensparger, Chase Schaefer.

March 24 Connie Busch, Jarrod Childs,
Ashlyn Goings, Jarod Hartwig, James
Lhamon, Jillian Bodey, Sue Wannemacher.
March 25 Molly Anderson, Ann Bachellor, Eric Bear, Michelle Crabtree, Kristie
Hale, James King, Joey Manz, Caleb Miller,
Cory Miller, Claire Schweller.
New
Arrivals
March 13, 2016

A son, Cole Denver Suffel,
was born to Sara and Shawn
Suffel of Paulding on Sunday,
March 13 at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville.
His grandparents include
Randy and Marilyn Suffel of
Paulding and Jody and the late

Beth Matthews of Payne.
The great grandparents are
the late Charles and Dorma
March 22 Rob and Candi Egnor, Terry and Matthews and the late Jerry
and Connie Williamson.
Threasa Olds, Marsha and Ed Shrider.
Anniversaries
Steak and Chicken Fry

Antwerp Rotary Club
Tennis Court Renovation
Benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saturday, March 19th
Serving 5 to 7:30 pm
DJ Larry Colley 7 to 10 pm
At Paulding Eagles
206 W. Perry St., Paulding
MADNESS IN MARCH
at Grants Reception Hall
Join us each Sunday in the month of March for our
ALL YOU
CAN EAT
BUFFET!!
Location:
Grants Reception Hall

(503 East Canal St., Antwerp)
dates:
Sundays,
March 6, 13, 20
time:
10:30 am - 2 pm
admission:
$12.00 Adults
$6.00 (Children 3-12)
Under 3 FREE!
Questions ?
Please call 419-258-2233

*No Reservations
will be taken for
this event*
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Angels, coins and rainbows

a bright star catches your attention breathe, relax, and if youre
ready your angel may envelop
you within the angelic glow to
bring you healing, and encouragement.
A rainbow is a common symbol of divine love. A rainbow orb
around the moon, a double rainbow or a rainbow appearing and
it is not raining are extra spectacular signs from the angels and
Heaven.
Sometimes you can feel the
touch of an angel or get a feeling that someone just walked by
you. Angels may reach out to
you and you can feel their arms
wrapped around you. Have you
ever received a strongmessage
in your mind which seems to
appear out of thin air, you may
be experiencing the guidance
of your angels. Dont assume
youre making it up!
Contained within the signs the
angels leave us is an infinite possibility for growth and positive
transformation. The key is to be
present, and aware, and to look
for the signs from the angels.
Angels have a way of making
their presence known and you
may experience them in a way
thats not listed.
Many songs have been written about angels. Sometimes we
call our loved one an angel.
Then sometimes we may call
someone an angel with horns.
I believe in angel signs and messages. Do you?Remember this
saying: Afeather, a rainbow, a
coin in your view, are all signs
your angels are standing with
you. Mary Jac
Have you had any kind of divine experience with an angel
being close? Let me know and
Ill give you a Penny for Your
Thoughts.
Have you ever prayed for

protection asking God to put
his guardian angels around you
and your loved ones? I believe
in angels because first of all
they are mentioned in the Bible at least 105 times in the Old
Testament and 165 in the New.
So many times I have felt the
presence of angels, sometimes
during a tough time in my life
and sometimes during good
times. Angels are spiritual beings whoconstantly draw our attention towards signs, clues and
hints which serve to nudge us
in the right direction.Angels are
always near and any sign from
these powerful spiritual beings,
however small it may be, is a
beautiful and symbolic reminder
of their love and support.
There have been occurrences
around me and my family that I
know there has been some divine
intervention. Just recently, while
driving home from a music gig, I
had a flash in my mind to watch
out for something ahead. Right
after that, two deer ran across
the road and it just seemed like I
spotted them right away. To me,
this is what guardian angels do.
They say there are signs we
may run into, that lets us know
there are angels among us. Finding feathers on your path is one
of them. Finding feathers of any
color, they report is a beautiful
reminder that angels are near,
loving and supporting us from
behind the scenes. A white feather in an unusual place is another
sign from angels.
You can sometimes see clouds
which look like angels or have
you ever noticed a sweet scent
and been unable to identify it?
Now this sign to me blows my
mind (so to speak) because research tells us that guardian an-
gels may bring a scent of a lovely rich chocolatey smell.

Other times I have smelled a
whiff of my grandmass perfume
and this leads me to believe my
angel is nearby. In the presence
of the angels, babies, small children and animals are said to be at
ease, comforted and excited.
Some people say they have
heard singing or music coming
from outside the physical world.
Sometimes you will hear a certain song and it may trigger a
good memory and make your
whole day brighter. Lots of people believe that angels can communicate through music.
I am always interested in pennies. Whenever I find a penny
in an unusual place, I always
say, Thank you Mom, as she
was probably one of the worlds
biggest penny lovers. If you find
a coin, look at the date and see
if it has a special meaning for
you.When you find a coin know
that it was deliberately placed on
your path, and is a symbol illustrating youre loved, supported
and guided.
Angels are also beings of
light. Unexpected light flashes or
Paulding Elem.
students of the
month named
Kindergarten round up
at Paulding Elementary
Paulding
Elementary
Schools February students
of the month are Leah Leslie,
Cameron Williams, Giselle
Arend, Penny Spencer, Lucy
Porter, Belia Martinez, Myrriah
Manz, Jackson Laker, Jared
Manz, Kaitlynn Breedlove,
Rileigh Sanders, Marley Parrett, Grace Goyings, Christina
Martinez, Malia Manz, Maci
Kauser, Josiah Akom, Sydney
Trahin, Larkin Yates, Carter
Manz, Casey Agler, Devan
Egnor and Mary Gibson.
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By Nancy Whitaker
PAULDING Kindergarten
round up for Paulding Elementary will be held on April 5 at
Paulding Elementary. On this
date there will be two sessions
for children who are eligible
for kindergarten by being 5
years old before Aug. 1.
Students with their last
name beginning with A-M
will come from 6-6:30 p.m.
and students with their last
name beginning with N-Z will
attend from 6:45-7:15 p.m.
Anyone unable to attend the
time assigned time, should attend the other session.
This will be an enjoyable
evening for the upcoming kindergarteners and their parents.
No appointments are needed to attend the kindergarten
round up.
At the round up, information about the school will be
given to parents during a parent meeting, while the children
Cooper Farms Feed & Animal won a $6,000 cash prize for its first-place entry in the Safety Innovations Competition. The company also won the Peoples Choice Award. Displaying the prizes are
Alan Evers, hog growout manager, and Jenessa Huftel, safety manager.
Cooper Farms wins state

BWC safety competition
COLUMBUS Cooper Farms Feed & Animal cated in Northwest and West Central Ohio. The
in Fort Recovery took first place in the Ohio Bu- company faced two major concerns associated
reau of Workers Compensation (BWC) Safety with loading market hogs - animal welfare and
Innovations Competition. This annual competi- ergonomc issues to the workers. When the hogs
tion recognizes Ohio employers that have devel- transition from a temperature controlled barn to
oped innovative solutions to reduce workplace the outdoors, they often turn and attempt to push
injuries and illnesses. The award was presented back into the barn. Team members would use
during the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo 2016, plastic boards to block the hogs and help push
BWCs annual three-day occupational safety, them up the chute. This process involved pushing
a 275-pound animal up an incline while it was tryhealth and workers compensation conference.
The Innovations Awards recognize Ohio em- ing to push back to go back down.
ployers that go above and beyond typical safety The company designed and built a one-of-aefforts by innovating to protect their workers and kind hog loader that assists in loading the hogs
improve productivity, said Steve Buehrer, BWC into the trailer. The loader keeps the hogs from
administrator/CEO. By placing the wellbeing of having to fight an incline, allowing them to walk
its employees among its highest priorities, and freely without resistance, causing less stress.
innovating in the absence of an existing solution, It also eliminates previous ergonomic risks to
Cooper Farms demonstrates an exceptional com- the team members, preventing them from dealmitment to safety that is essential to maintaining a ing with agitated hogs that would otherwise be
healthy workforce and a healthy bottom line.
restless, turning in chutes, balking and pushing
The Safety Innovations Competition was intro- against them.
duced in 2012 to encourage and recognize inno- The company will receive a $6,000 cash prize
vative solutions that reduce the risk of workplace along with its first place award.
injuries and illnesses. A panel of independent Cooper Farms Feed & Animal also was sejudges evaluated and scored the innovations based lected to receive the Peoples Choice Award by
on a number of criteria, including risk reduction, OSC16 attendees and will receive an additional
innovation, return on investment, potential for the $1,000.
innovation to be utilized by other employers, and Visit BWCs YouTube Channel to view a video
presentation quality.
highlighting the companys innovation, and read
enjoy guided activities in the Cooper Farms is a turkey and hog farm lo- more on BWCs website.
gym. Parents will be given
the opportunity to complete
paperwork for school registration. There is no need to bring
any copies or forms to the VAN WERT The Van Wert leaders worth following. Leaders From April 1-May 2, or until
Area Chamber of Commerce who imagine and build a future sold out, the cost is $90 per perround up.
On this evening parents/ will host a live simulcast of that is rich in innovation, collab- son or $85 each in groups of sevguardians will also be able to Leadercast 2016 on May 6 the oration and full of hope. A future en or more.
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Paulding Elementary.
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Please remember, children around the world.
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Those unable to attend the ence is Architects of Tomorrow. Wert. Registration begins at 8 Today is better because of the
kindergarten round up should Key speakers visionaries in a.m. with the program planned visionary leaders of yesterday,
and the future will be brighter
call the school office at 419- their own fields include Kat for 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
399-4656 Ext. 1312 after April Cole, Nick Saban, Dr. Henry Registration includes a light because of the Architects of To5 to schedule an appointment Cloud, Rorke Denver, Andy breakfast, refreshments, catered morrow. Be a leader worth following, and together we will
for the kindergarten screening. Stanley, Steve Wozniak, Chris lunch and Leadercast Journal.
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through March 31, the cost is and local communities think
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and their parents are encour- The event is designed to in- $80 per person, or $75 each in about leadership. Join Leadspire and awaken visionary groups of seven or more.
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PAYNE The Wayne Trace Performing Arts Association
is pleased to present the musical of Disneys The Little Mermaid.
This cast and crew of 65-plus junior and senior high students
have been working hard to bring audiences a fun-filled performance that will take them Under the Sea and into Part of
Your World.
The production will be held in the Payne Elementary Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 18-19, and
at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 20.
Doors open 45 minutes prior to show time for ticket sales and
doors to the auditorium open 30 minutes prior. Elevator access
is through the cafeteria on the east side of the building.
Ticket prices are $7 for adults and $5 for children/students.
THE LITTLE MERMAID ON STAGE Wayne Trace students will present the musical Disneys The Little Mermaid to audiences Presale tickets are available at Payne and Grover Hill elemenon Friday-Sunday, March 18-20, at Payne Elementary Auditorium. Presale tickets are now available.
tary schools and the high school.
Ohio vs. Indiana

basketball all-stars
to compete April 17
By JOE SHOUSE
Sports Writer
ANTWERP The third annual Parkview Sports Medicine All-Star Classic basketball game at Antwerp High
School gym will be held on
Sunday, April 17. The afternoon tip off for the girls game
will be at 3 p.m. followed by
the boys game at 5 p.m.
Between games players
will have the opportunity to
show-off their skills with a
boys and girls 3-point contest
and a boys dunk contest.
Like in the past, the Ohio
roster will consist of seniors
from Antwerp, Wayne Trace,
Paulding, Lincolnview, Crestview, Van Wert and Hicksville.

Rosters from the Hoosier
state will come from seniors
who played at Adams Central,
South Adams, Bellmont, Leo,
New Haven, Heritage and
Woodlan.
Head coaches and complete
rosters will be announced at a
later date.
All tickets will be sold at the
door for $5.
Boys results
2015: Indiana 74 Ohio 70
2014: Ohio 79 Indiana 76
Girls results
District softball sites released
ELEVEN VIE FOR PEONY QUEEN TITLE The Van Wert Peony Festival will be hosting the Queen Jubilee XLIpageant at 7:30 p.m. Friday,
By KEVIN WANNEMACHER
April 1 in the Marsh Foundation Auditorium, Van Wert. Eleven candidates will compete to become 2016 Queen Jubilee. This is the largest field of
Sports Writer
candidates in recent memory. Tickets can be purchased at Once I Was. Remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door the day of the
pageant. Contestants are, front row from left Katelyn Welch, Van Wert; Brooke Ludwig, Wayne Trace; Tianna Rager, Crestview; Kiersten Teman, Although softball sectional match ups and locations will be
Delphos Jefferson; back row Ashton Bowersock, Lincolnview; Maddie Pohlman, Delphos St Johns; Makayla Ryan, Vantage; Victoria Meadows, determined at sectional draws on May 1, the district tournament
sites have been released with all three Paulding Couny schools
Paulding; and Shelbe Eddington, Parkway. The Peony Festival will be June 3-5. For more information, visit www.vwpeonyfestival.com.
changing locations.
In Division III, Paulding will participate in the district at Miller City this upcoming season if the Panthers advance out of sectional play.
Other teams in the Miller City district include Allen East,
Bluffton, Coldwater, Delphos Jefferson, Liberty Benton, Patrick
Henry, Riverdale, St. Henry and Tinora.
Meanwhile, both Antwerp and Wayne Trace face new district
locations as the Archers and Raiders are now assigned to the Division IV district at Elida.
Joining the two local squads are Ayersville, Continental, Crestview, Hicksville, Holgate, Kalida, Lincolnview, Miller City and
Ottoville.
Sectional tournament dates are slated for May 9-14 while the
district tournaments are scheduled between May 16 and May 21.
Benefit auction Paulding youth

for St. Judes
ball clinic set
GROVER HILL An auction to benefit St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital will
be held Saturday, April 23 at
Porters Auction located at
19326 Road 60 near Grover
Hill. The auction will begin at
4 p.m. This is the 20th auction
The Paulding County Sheriffs Office recently sponsored the program Kerry Kazaam the Safety Man at Payne Elementary. Offi- benefiting St. Judes with over
cer Nick Mendez and Kerry Kazaam took time to pose with some of the Payne Elementary students who participated in the program.
$14,000 being raised.
The Wayne Trace Board of Education will meet in

regular session on March 24, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Wayne Trace High School Lecture Room. At 6:00 p.m.,
the Wayne Trace Local Board of Education will entertain public input concerning the spending of Federal
Special Education funds for the 2016-2017 school year.
Lori Davis, Treasurer
3/22/16
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Four members of the Paulding County Senior Fair Board accepted the Golden Shovel Award at
the recent Paulding Chamber of Commerce annual banquet. They are, from left - Riley Hart, president Larry Colley, Kaitlyn Blair and Chase Stoller.
Paulding Chamber recognizes

local business leaders
PAULDING Everyone had a great time
at our Annual Banquet and Casino Night
Thursday, March 10, said Paulding Chamber
of Commerce director Peggy Emerson.
Numerous awards were presented to outstanding business and community leaders.
Business of the Year went to Solid Ground
LLC for their extensive donation to the downtown Christmas lights and work at the Herb
Monroe Community Park.
Joe Barker was named Business Person of
the Year for his efforts to use WMYW 102.7
to improve the community.
Golden Shovel Award went to the Paulding

County Senior Fair Board for the extensive
improvements to the fairgrounds.
Marsha Yeutter was celebrated as Volunteer
of the Year for her years of volunteer service to
the chamber and the Paulding community.
The chamber also celebrated two anniversaries:
Red Angel Pizza with 40 years in the community
and Annes Bright Beginnings with 10 years.
It was announced at the banquet that this
year is the Paulding Chambers 75th anniversary. More information on that will be released in coming days.
One of the great smells that

remain in my mind from my
childhood days is that of freshbaked cookies when I walked
into the house after getting off
of the school bus. As was the
case in those days, there was
a strong association between
fresh-baked goodies and pouring love from the heart.
It was not unusual for me to
arrive home from school to find
two chocolate pinwheel cookies on a plate and a cold glass
of milk waiting for me at the
kitchen table. There was always
something warm about the simple gesture that connected the
heart of a mother with her son
after a busy day in school.
An extra bonus to the goodies around our house was the
presence of my grandmother,
who lived with us. Complete
with old-fashioned recipes
that she considered treats from
her childhood were the goody
recipes that had been brought
by her mother from the mountains of Switzerland.
I recall how the milk that I
would drink with those delicious cookies would arrive to
our home by way of house to
house delivery in a metal milk
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box that sat on our front porch.

In more simple times the
memories from my childhood
were often those times that
were priceless in more ways
than one. Back to the cookies,
there was nothing more fun
than actually helping make
the cookies, patting together
the chocolate chip cookies and
putting them on the cookie
sheet, cutting the roll of my
favorite chocolate pinwheel
cookies and shaping the dough
for pie in the pan.
To this day, my most cherished memories are those
that didnt cost. I dont think

of things such as expensive
toys, costly times or elaborate
clothes. When I think of clothes,
I think of the sound of the pedal
going on our old Singer sewing machine while my mother
made shirts for my dad and me.
Memories with my dad include such times as hitching
a trailer to the back of the car
and driving to the furniture
factory where he worked as
a craftsman. There we would
load the trailer with kindling
scraps to be used in the old
wood cook stove in our kitchen. But to me, the scraps were
used to make homemade toys
and do simple repairs around
the property, actions that
brought simple affirmations
as I imitated the hard-working
hands of those around me.
It was a totally different
world of values, love gestures and treasured moments,
but I wouldnt trade the gift
of being born in such a time
for anything. To this day, if I
need soothing thoughts to relax with at bedtime, the smell
of fresh cookies, sawdust and
fresh country air will do it
more than anything.
Business offering convenient alternative

program to growing own fruits and veggies
ANTWERP Community
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an alternative farming model in
which a group of local farmers
sell a certain number of shares
to the public, and in return the
shareholders receive a proportion of the farms bounty. The
Greenhouse Effect, in Antwerp,
is currently selling shares for an
18-week (June to October) CSA
program with pickup locations
in Antwerp and Van Wert.
The Greenhouse Effects CSA
program offers two different
share/box sizes.
Generally, the full share will
feed 3-5 people and the half
share will feed 1-2 people. These
numbers will most certainly vary
depending on cooking habits
and vegetable usage.
Each week, boxes will contain 7-12 in-season crops along
with an emailed newsletter that
includes crop notes and recipes.
The pickup location in Antwerp
will be at The Greenhouse Effect, and the final Van Wert location is yet to be determined.
A full share is $684 ($38/
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($21/week). While it is preferred
that a complete payment be
made upon sign-up, The Greenhouse Effect is also allowing
shareholders to pay half of their
total share amount no later than
March 31 with the balance due
by April 30. They must have 50
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Flight Program. Last week, the Paulding VFW donated $500 to the fund. The goal is to raise $70,000
to sponsor an entire flight. Currently, the Northeast Indiana Chapter of Honor Flight serves both
northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana. Honor Flight is a nonprofit organization created solely to
honor Americas veterans for all their sacrifices by flying them to Washington, D.C. to reflect at
their memorials. For more information on how to participate or donate, visit www.PPEC.coop.
Here, Tom Diaz (left) and Jim Sitton from Paulding VFW present the donation to Paulding Putnam
Electric employee Annette Schreiner.
Alex Purmort of Greenhouse Effect near Antwerp is busy starting plants for this growing season. This year, the business is
launching a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.
participants by March 31 for the Make checks payable to: The

program to proceed.
Greenhouse Effect, 11436 Ohio
A post-dated check can be sent 49, Suite A, Antwerp OH 45812.
along with the initial payment to The Greenhouse Effect has
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by the deadline. There will be no years and has been operated by
refunds on partially paid shares. Alec Purmort and Dawn MarPlease include a contact phone shall since 2015. The greennumber and email address that house provides wholesale and
will be used for CSA informa- retail annual, perennial and vegetable plants.
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be held in the Weaner Center
Gymnasium on the Defiance
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Featured vocalists for the
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tickets.
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By JOE SHOUSE
I am excited to announce a
new column for the Progress
that will begin today and will
be featured each week in the
paper. Titled Those Were
the Days... the column will
feature tidbits from the Paulding Progress archives. I will
be sharing the current month
from a particular year.
For example, this column
features March 1956, 1976
and 1996. Occasionally a special recognition will be added
for old time sake. Maybe you
will recognize a name or two
or a memory will come to
mind. Hope you enjoy!
March 1956 Chief Super Market: miracle whip 49
cents, eggs 49 cents, twopounds of bacon 69 cents.
Mrs. Velma Grimes has purchased the former barber shop
building of Wm. and Norman
Funk and will open a sandwich
shop in the near future.
A county wide plea in behalf of crippled children
was issued by mayor Henry
Young, proclaiming the start
of the Easter seal campaign in
Paulding County.
The Payne Reflector newspaper published at Payne for
the past 43 years by the late
Edward J. Liebel was sold to
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Reinhart of Paulding. The newspaper will continue with Mrs.
Floyd Smith in charge of the
Payne office. The newspaper
will be printed in the Progress
Days
Those were the
By Joe Shouse
plant in Paulding.
The Progress staff received
a card from the Bud Fishers
who are vacationing in the
west. The card pictured the
famous old newspaper shop,
The Tombstone Epitaph.
March 1976 John Smith,
Route 1 Paulding, won the
television set in the Wayne
Trace junior class raffle.
The Panthers fell to Van
Wert in the district basketball
tournament 71-65. Leading
scorer for PHS was 6-10
center Mike Huebner with 35
points. The game was played
at Ohio Northern University.
Playing at the Paulding
theatre is Three Days of the
Condor starring Robert Redford.
Paulding PTO carnival Saturday ... workers in the kitchen all evening will be Anna
Blanchard, Della Nutter, Helen Kelly, Janice Phlipot, Car-
ol McGrath, Paulette Bland,

Jackie Eiserle, Carolyn Walker, Sue Clark, Martha Wilhelm, Kay Rex, Pam Adamski
and Genelta Levos.
March 1996 Grand Marshals for the John Paulding
Days parade were announced
... Dr. and Mrs. Charles Weaver.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin A.
Long of Oakwood celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary at the Cornerstone Church
in Oakwood.
To raise money for a trip
to Washington D. C. the Antwerp band sponsored a kissa-pig contest. Students paid
a penny a vote to vote on the
entire high school faculty.
Bringing the most votes was
junior high English teacher
Mr. Steve Arnold with $49.11.
Paulding wrestler Virgil Davis competed at the
OHSAA state wrestling tournament for the second year in
a row. Although Davis didnt
win a match at the meet he
finished the year with a 30-3
record.
The 1996 United Way officers were announced at their
latest meeting. President Ron Eschbach; vice president
- Randy Swary; secretary LaDonna Warner; treasurer
- Tom Parrett; communications - Gene Olwin and Tom
Parrett; planning - Mary Arend; campaign chair - Joseph
Dorko and Terry Wade; allocations - Jim A Long; and video - David Proctor.
Leland Smith Insurance Services and Hickey-Morris Agency have combined forces in a merger.
Attending to the details were, from left - Randy Myers of Leland Smith, Dan Morris of Hickey-Morris, Krista Schlemmer of Leland Smith and Dennis Hickey of Hickey-Morris.

Local insurance agencies merge
VAN WERT Leland Smith Insurance Services of Van Wert and Hickey Morris Agency
of Delphos have completed a merger which
will provide customers in the Delphos area
with access to a wide variety of new insurance
services and options.
Leland Smith Insurance Services, serving
the community for over 31 years from offices
in Van Wert, Paulding, Antwerp, Convoy, and
Ottoville, is merging with Hickey Morris Insurance, established in 1959 by Cletus Hickey.
Hickey Morris Insurance president Dennis
Hickey said, My partner, Dan Morris, and I are
excited about our new partnership with the Leland Smith agency. This relationship will allow
us to expand the companies we can represent
for home, auto, life, and business customers,
and it means we can continue to provide the

kind of one-on-one service that we feel has set
our agency apart for more than five decades.
Randy Myers, president of Leland Smith, is
also looking forward to the partnership. Both
agencies are very similar in the kind of commitment to community support and sponsorships of area youth activities. Our philosophies
make us a natural fit to work together, Myers
stated. Under terms of the merger, effective
on March 1, Hickey Morris Insurance offices
remain on East Second Street. The phone
number, 419-692-5876, did not change. Dennis Hickey and Dan Morris will continue to
serve as local contacts for the agency.
More information can be found at www.lelandsmith.com.
Regional leaders discuss Ohios drug epidemic

DEFIANCE State Representative Tony
Burkley (R-Payne), in collaboration with the
Ohio Attorney Generals office, hosted an organizational meeting in Defiance to help address Ohios drug epidemic. The goal of the
meeting was to gain knowledge on the status
of Defiance County, located within the 82nd
Ohio House district, in regards to combatting
the epidemic.
This horrible epidemic has affected many
lives throughout this region and todays meeting served as a way to bring interested parties
to the table and help map out a plan for the
future, said Burkley.
We were joined by law enforcement,
schools officials, municipal and county officials, and community leaders all with one
goal in mind, and thats fighting this issue together.
Rep. Burkley was joined by State Senator
Cliff Hite (R-Findlay), Congressman Bob

Latta (R-Bowling Green), staff from the Ohio
Attorney Generals office, and other community leaders to facilitate a discussion on the
drug epidemic in Defiance County and the
greater northwest Ohio region.
The group discussed the status of the county
and region, compared to the state as a whole,
in regards to organizing initiatives and generating ideas to combat the epidemic.
This meeting was another great step toward
developing an action plan to address the specific needs in Defiance County. Great work
is already in place here, and we are happy to
assist by providing suggestions for additional
programs, services, and solutions, said Ohio
Attorney General Mike DeWine.
Rep. Burkley and the other leaders plan to
hold future meetings involving the public at a Area legislators and community leaders gathered last week in Defiance to learn more about drug
use in northwest Ohio and share ideas to combat it.
later date.
Recorder addresses reports

of questionable mailings
By DENISE GEBERS
Across the country, people
are receiving mail from a company called Record Transfer
Services. It has now shown up
here in Paulding County, and
people are shouting, Scam!
Last week, Paulding County
Recorder Carol Temple told
the Progress that her office has
had several Paulding County
residents complain about correspondence from the company. She said they look very
official.
The white envelope, with
a California return address,
urges recipients to OPEN
IMMEDIATELY, IMPORTANT INFORMATION ENCLOSED. A warning states a
$2,000 fine, five years imprisonment, or both is possible for
anyone interfering or obstructing with delivery of the letter
while citing TTT code.
Inside is a document loaded
with official-looking codes,
identification numbers and
more.
Temple said the letters she
has seen have the correct property ID number listed, but other information is incorrect.
Instructions in the correspondence tell recipients to
send $83 for a copy of their
deed and property profile.
Temple said, The public
needs to know they dont have
to spend $83 for a copy of their
deed. They just need to stop by
the local recorders office.
A regular copy of a landowners deed would cost 10
cents per page if printed from
the computer. Certified copies
are a bit more: $2 per page plus

$1 for certification. Temple
said a typical certified copy of
your own deed would cost $5.
I just want the public aware
of these letters. If they have
any questions, they should call
us, said Temple.
It seems they are targeting recent purchases, continued the recorder. The letters
represent recent purchases of
property.
Temple does not call the letters a scam. She noted in finer
print on the outside envelope,
a disclaimer says, Not a government agency and the document inside holds a disclaimer on the back lower right hand
corner that indicates it is not
affiliated with the local or state
governments.
However, the technical information inside is misleading
because it is not always factual. The documents tone is
urgent, almost implying it is a
bill.
Temple said the Ohio Recorders Association notified
all the states recorders of this
companys mailings in past
years.
This is not the first time
Paulding County residents
have been approached by this
type of company. In February
2011 an earlier wave of similar
mailings were received in the
county from a sister company
to the current business.
Temple possesses a property
profile received by one county
resident who responded to the
letter. In addition to a copy of
their deed, other information,
which could be obtained by
anyone online, about Paulding

County was included.
An Internet search of the
company by the Progress
showed 174 million results.
Perusing some of the results,
article after article from states
across the country from Washington to Florida and Idaho
to South Carolina discuss
this same company or others
owned by the same man.
Last year the Iowa Department of Justice, Office of the
Attorney General issued a release stating he had filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against
the company and its owner. It
noted the mans violation of a
2011 signed agreement with
the State that prohibited him
from soliciting Iowa residents
for deed retrieval services or
other government records.
The Better Business Bureau
review of Record Transfer Services indicates it is not BBB
accredited and has an F rating
for several reasons, including
65 complaints with six unresolved and seven with no response. Complaints were generally about sales/advertising
(35) or problems with product/
service (19).
BBBs website indicates
in addition to the legal action
taken in Iowa, the Indiana Attorney General filed a lawsuit
against one of Record Transfer Services six sister companies back in 2013.
Local residents with questions about their deeds may
contact Temple at 419-3998275. Her office is located
on the first floor of the courthouse.
Commissioners Corner
Commissioners Journal February
22, 2016
This 22nd day of February, 2016,
the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the
following members present: Tony
Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, Mark
Holtsberry, and Nola Ginter, Clerk.
MEEING NOTES OF APPOINTMENTS
Ed Bohn, Paulding County EMA
director; and Jim Langham, Paulding
Progress - Bohn met with the commissioners with a positive report.
He noted the first of three haz-mat
emergency training took place at the
Extension Building recently with 26
first responders attending. The second
training is scheduled for March 19
and the third for April 30. Bohn was
pleased with the attendance, commenting there were nine from the Scott Fire
Department/EMS and 11 from the
Paulding Fire Department/EMS.
The courses offered contain classroom and hands-on training, valuable information to first responders
to handle hazardous spills in a defensive fashion. Bohns goal is to
rejuvenate the interest of a trained
haz-mat team in the county.
He noted that through the support
and funding from the commissioners, a new response trailer has been
purchased. The cost of the trailer will
be partially reimbursed through the
EMPG the Paulding County EMA
receives. Bohn noted the trailer is
85% complete, with just a few supplies needed to be complete.
He anticipates receiving cost recovery (from the state) in the amount
of $8,526 from a February 2015 accident on Ohio 637. The cost recovery
dollars will reimburse first responders units for manpower hours, chief
officer hours, and vehicles (at an
hourly rate). The EMA is entitled to a
10% administrative fee, which Bohn
intends to use to purchase supplies
for the response trailer.
Bohn noted there are 31 reportable facilities that handle hazardous
materials in Paulding County. These
facilities include not only manufacturing/factories, but agricultural and
some retail businesses selling general
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items that would be considered hazardous materials should a spill or a

fire occur.
The commissioners commended
Bohn for his diligence in scheduling
and presenting training session that
are vital to prepare the countys first
responders should the need arise.
Zartman noted he is pleased with the
countys first responders buy-in and
participation in EMA trainings and
activities. Holtsberry quoted John
Wooden, Failure to prepare is preparing to fail, and also commended
Bohns attention to proper training
for potential mishaps.
Bohn then discussed the Local
Government Safety Capital Grant
Program, offered by the Ohio Development Services Agency. Grants
may be awarded to political subdivisions to be used for the purchase of
vehicles, equipment, facilities or systems needed to enhance public safety.
The program received $10 million
for FY 16 and also for FY 17. The
program is administered by the Local
Government Innovation Council.
Not more than $100,000 in total
grants shall be awarded to an individual political subdivision. Grant applications are due March 21, with the
council awards meeting scheduled for
May 19. Bohn is very excited to apply
for this grant and had several ideas
of purchases that would qualify for
funding.
Defiance County Commissioner
Tom Kime; Deb Hubbard, SWCD
Ditch Maintenance - The commissioners, Kime and Hubbard discussed the
maintenance for the Rosedale Road
ditch. This ditch is a joint project between Paulding and Defiance counties.
The question of which county is responsible for the ditchs maintenance
was discussed and the Paulding County
Prosecutors opinion was reviewed.
Because there was not a quorum,
it was decided to schedule another
meeting at a later date to make a final
decision as to the maintenance issue.
IN THE MATTER OF CREATING A NEW FUND (FUND 226),
CREATING NEW REVENUE
AND EXPENSE LINE ITEMS,
ESTIMATING REVENUE AND
APPROPRIATING TO EXPENSE
LINES
Klopfenstein moved to adopt the
following resolution:
WHEREAS, a new fund must be
created to accurately track expenses
and revenue associated with the OSU
Extension; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Board of County Commissioners
does hereby direct the County Auditor to create the OSU Extension Fund
(Fund 226), estimate the revenue, and
appropriate to the following expense
line items for said fund, to-wit;
New Fund
Fund 226 OSU Extension
Revenue Line Item; Estimated
Revenue
226-001-10001 Real Property;
$130,000
226-001-10002 Mobile Home Tax;
$700
226-001-10003 Homestead Red; $37
226-001-10004 Roll & 2 1/2%; $50
226-001-10005 Pldg. WF #2 Timber
Rd; $3,960
226-001-10006 Blue Creek Wind
Farm; $3,415
226-001-99999 Transfers In; $0
Expense Line Item; Appropriation
226-001-99990 Real Estate Fees;
$7,000
226-001-99991 Mobile Home Fees;
$80
226-001-99992 Rollback/Homestead; $0
226-001-99993 Pldg WF #2 Timber
Rd; $100
226-001-99994 Blue Creek Wind
Farm; $84
226-001-99999 Transfers Out; $0
IN THE MATTER OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
(FUND 182)
Holtsberry moved to adopt the following resolution:
does hereby authorize and direct the
County Auditor to make a Supplemental Appropriation in the Capital
Improvements Fund (Fund 182),
to-wit: FROM: Pay-In #108527
TO: 182-001-00001/Capital Improvements/Anticipated Revenue
AMOUNT: $37,618.29.
State License #25417
Phone: 419-393-4690
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Now Installing Water Softeners
Heat Pumps
and Sulfur Removal Systems
Furnaces
Air Conditioners
FREE ESTIMATES!!!
Multiple Listing
Service
To see nice color pictures & interior shots of properties offered
by Gorrell Bros. go to: www.gorrellbros-paulding.com
A LOCAL Manufacturer
Has An Immediate
Opening For A
IF INTERESTED in a
Corporate Controller.
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please contact 419-786President And Is
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Financial Functions For
Multiple Entities. This
Position Also Will Assist
NOTICE: CORRECIn Developing And
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Township Trustees will
Policies And
hold their 2016 monthly
Procedures, Prepare
meetings on the second
Operational And
Monday of the month at
Financial Reports And
7:00 p.m.
Make Recomedations To
Kathy Feasby,
The President To
Fiscal Officer,
Improve Profits.
Harrison Township
The Successful
Candidate Must Have 3
to 5 Years Of
Manufacturing
PART TIME Office AsExperience With A
sistant: 20 - 30 hrs per
Bachelor's Degree In
week. Must have excelAccounting, Previous
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tomer service skills and
Responsibilities And
be detail oriented.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOTICES
#1717 607 N. Williams St.,

Paulding... 4 or 5 BR, 2 baths, elegant turn of the century home, gourmet kitchen, 3rd floor bonus room..
NEW PRICE Call Don Gorrell
#1742 763 N Williams St. Paulding...

2 story, 3 BDRM, 2 bath home, C/A,
lg. living room, dining room, Eat-in style
kitchen. New Price $73,500 Call Joe
Den Herder
#1741 Priced Reduced! 7263

Rd 72, Payne, Wayne Trace.
4 Bed, 3 bath home. Master Suite,
move in ready & beautiful. Pole Barn,
Shed, Many Updates.$169,900
Call Aaron 419-769-5808
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#1743 - 613 Plainfield, Payne - #BR

#1729 - 320 W. Williams, Pldg. 4 BR, 2 1/2 baths
#1747 808 Tom Tim Dr., Paulding
- Very well kept 3 bedroom, 2 1/2
Bath ranch w/nice cabinets, gas furnace
& Trane C/A installed 1999; kitchen
remodeled 2004; laminate floors in
kitchen, halls & utlity 2005; Premium Elk
roof by TriCounty 2004; Call Don Gorrell
#1738 - 756 N. Cherry, Paulding, 3 BR, 2 baths,

$69,900
30.588 acres - sec. 7, Crane Twp., Pldg. Co.
Pend
#1705 - 10824 Rd 87, Paulding, 3 BR, 1 1/2

baths, pole barn
Land Auction
Sat., April 9
10:00 A.M.
267+- Acres
HELP WANTED
Jackson Twp.
Paulding Co., Ohio
4 BR, 2 Bath Home

Corner Lot
New Listing: 311 Oak Payne, $79,900

Lovely home with hardwood floors, and a large detached garage.
Hickory Creek at Hicksville,

a Five Star charitable non-profit nursing facility,
is seeking qualified candidates for
the following positions:
Housekeeping position PRN,

Dietary position Part-time, STNAs
Full & Part-time and Nursing PRN
We offer a positive working environment
in a small town setting.
Come Home to Hickory Creek
For details contact:

Hickory Creek at Hicksville
401 Fountain Street
Hicksville, Ohio 43526
419-542-7795
PAULDING COUNTY HEALTH

DEPARTMENT AND WIC
REGISTERED NURSE: The Paulding County Health Department will be accepting resumes for a part time, 21 hours per
week, registered nurse. Immunization and community health
experience preferred. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour.
Please forward your resume and indicate which position

you are applying for to:
Paulding County Health Department
800 East Perry Street, Paulding, Ohio 45879 or email to
paulcohd@odh.ohio.gov.
Deadline for applications
is March 25, 2016.
EOE
7827 Rd. 1031, Antwerp

Very
well
updated
3bedroom, 2 bath, 2
car garage, ranch. New
roof, bath and kitchen
remodel, new flooring and
paint. Owner may help
finance, $0 down and 0
closing cost possible!
Dont let others tell you
no, contact us about this
affordable home today!
$89,900 Approx mo pmt
$640.27 PITI
www.chbsinc.com
419-586-8220
308 E. Jackson Paulding, $27,900

Cheap commercial property w/ so much potential.
Sits on 4 city lots. Use as office or convert to duplex.
SOLD
6821 Rd. 47 Payne

103 Daggett Antwerp, $59,999
Attractive home with beautiful hardwood floors. Cute home with lovely features. Plenty of room to
entertain!
Plenty of room for entertainment.
BREASTFEEDING PEER HELPER: Currently on WIC or formerly a WIC Client. Must have breastfed at least one baby
for a minimum of 6 months. This is a part time position of
at least 10 hours per week with a starting pay of $12.00
per hour.
NOW LEASING: One &

Two Bedroom Apartments in Paulding, Ohio.
For information, please
call Straley Apartments
at 419-399-4068.
HOUSE FOR RENT

OWNER WILL help
finance, 621 Harrison St.
Paulding- 3 bedroom, 1
bath, 2 car garage,
updated kitchen and
bath. $600 a month
chbsinc.com for pics,
video tour and details or
419-586-8220.
FLEA MARKETS/BAZAARS
ARTS AND CRAFTS
VENDORS WELCOME,
Art-in-the-Park, Defiance Library, Fort
grounds, 320 Fort St.
Last Sunday of June.
June 26, 2016. 10:30
a.m. to 4 p.m. Booth
rental 10x15, $30;
15x20, $40. Early registration May 18th. Contact: Gary Boyer 419784-3205, 813 Elbert,
Defiance, OH 43512.
SERVICES
DJ SERVICES - Music
for all occasions. 30
years experience. Call
John Martinez at 419399-4583
STORAGE
PAULDING MINI Storage: For unit sizes and

prices please call 419399-4068.
FREE & LOW PRICE

LA-Z-Boy recliner, good
condition, maroon color,
$75. Call 419-399-5878
USE YOUR tax return

for down payment on
new home. We have
options to help you buy.
Credit dings OK.
chbsinc.com or
419-586-8220
Location: 203 Walnut St., Grover Hill, OH (Across from the

Grover Hill Elevator)... 4 Bdrm, 2 Baths, approximate 1,680 sq.
ft. Att. 1 Car Garage, Investors and Speculators Are Welcome
Disregard Previous Asking Prices -- Open Inspections: Wed.,
March 23 & Wed., March 30 from 3 PM to 4 PM or call
the office for other inspections .. Visit our web site @ www.
gorrellbros-paulding.com Terms: $1,000 earnest money on
the day of auction; balance due at closing on or before May 6,
2016 . Seller: Joyce M. Kimmel Estate, Pldg Co. Probate Crt
Case 20161019 Patricia M. Adams, Executor David A. Hyman,
Atty. Don F. Gorrell -Sale Mgr., Larry D. Gorrell, Broker,
Aaron Timm Joe DenHerder - Nolan Shisler Auctioneers
SOLD
ASSISTANT CLERK/BILLER: Ability to perform medical billing, strong organization skills, attention to detail, work with
little supervision, be able to prioritize and multi-task. This position is part time with a minimum of 14 hours per week and
starting pay is $10.00 per hour.
FOR RENT
WANTED TO BUY
BUYING ANTIQUES,
old photographs, old
photo albums, military
items, old signs,old postcards, old toys, antiques,
etc. 419-393-2107
FOR SALE
New Listing: 105 Lincoln Oakwood, $94,900

Beautiful home. Open kitchen with maple cabinets. Large, stunning family room.
HELP WANTED
RMS OF Ohio
seeking PT direct care
staff to assist adult
individuals with
disabilities in Van Wert
County. Please call
(419) 222-8806 for more
details.
www.teamrms.com
RENT TO Own Possible,

7827 Rd 1031, AntwerpPRODUCTION TIG/ Mig 3 bedroom,2 baths, 2 car
Welder. Fabrication skills garage, Fully remodeled.
$675 a month
a plus. Vacation and Bechbsinc.com for pics,
nefit package available
after probation period. video tour and details or
419-586-8220.
Send resume to:
jan@mansfieldwelding.c
om
Wed., April 6 @ 5 P.M.
Farm Location: 6 mi east of Paulding, OH on Rd 138 (Charloe Trail) to Rd.

C-151; Then south on Rd. C-151 for 2 mi. Auction Parcel 1 --- 77+- acres
in Sec. 24, Jackson Twp. - FSA indicates 69.69 acres tillable (27.57+- acres of
wheat with balance fall tilled) ...Paulding, Roselms and Haskins soils... Frontage on
Rd C-151 and Rd T-108... Auction Parcel 2--- 115+- acres in Sec. 25, Jackson
Twp. - FSA indicates 96.04 acres tillable (32.44+- acres of wheat with balance
fall tilled) Paulding, Roselms & Latty soils 2 small wooded areas Frontage
on Rd T-108... Auction Parcel 3 ---75+- acres in Sec. 25, Jackson Twp. - FSA
indicates 64.77 acres tillable (32+- acres of wheat with the balance fall tilled)
Paulding soil... Frontage on Rd C-151 and Rd T-108 Multi Parcel Bidding Buyer
receives landlords share of growing wheat & farming rights for the other land for
2016Terms: $7,000 earnest money for each parcel with closing on before May
9, 2016 Auction Location: Gorrell Bros. Auction Facility - 1201 N. Williams St.,
Paulding, OH... Call for Surveys, FSA and other auction information or visit our
web site at www.gorrellbros-paulding.com. Sellers: Keck / Bennett Family --Norman E. Cook, Attorney Gorrell Bros. Auctioneers; Larry D. Gorrell, Broker;
Don Gorrell - Aaron Timm - Nolan Shisler - Auctioneers
Quotes will be accepted for grass mowing

and trimming at the Wayne Trace Grover Hill
Elementary School. The deadline for
submitting a quote will be at noon on
March 30, 2016. Interested persons may
call the central office at 419-263-2415
for quotation information and forms. The Board
reserves the right to reject any and all quotes.
LPNS needed: Vancrest of Antwerp

(formerly Manor House)
and Vancrest of Payne
Assisted Livings currently have openings for
Full and Part time LPNs
on first and second
shifts. We are also seeking LPNs to help with
medpass 2 hours in the
morning and in the evening at the Antwerp Facility. Applications available at either facility or
send resume to lshipman@vancrest.com
Real Estate Auction

Grover Hill, OH
Offered In 3 Parcels & Combinations

77+- acres & 115+- acres & 75+- acres
Board Accepts Quotes for Grass Mowing
IMMEDIATE
OPENINGS
for full and part time
truck drivers. The
persons applying must
have a CDL with a clean
driving record. TANKER
AND/OR HAZMAT A
PLUS. We offer 42 cents
per mile loaded or
empty, drop and pickup
pay, home nightly.
Apply in person at
Haviland Drainage
Products
100 West Main Street
Haviland , Ohio
45851
316 N. 1st Street Oakwood

Great home with a total of 2 lots. Has great potential!
CLASS A
CDL DRIVER
Area company has an immediate
opening for a Class A CDL driver. Home
every night, day shift hours, weekends
off, dedicated routes and dedicated
equipment.
Applicants
must
be
dependable, self-motivated individuals
who learn quickly, take pride in their
work, and have valid Class A CDL with a
clean driving record. Competitive wages,
health, dental & life insurance, 401K, paid
vacations and holidays are all available.
Culligan Water Conditioning

is currently seeking a service representative for
Van Wert and Paulding Counties.
Responsibilities will primarily be servicing and
growing our current customer base. If you are great
with people, possess strong troubleshooting and
problem-solving skills, and want to learn the water
industry, send resume to:
scott@culliganftwayne.com
or apply in person at:
215 Main St.

Van Wert, OH
Please apply in person at:

TEEM WHOLESALE
200 W. Skinner St.
Ohio City, Ohio 45874
No phone calls please.
4 WOODED acres near

Sherwood $19,900,
$1,000 down, $225 mo.;
6 a c r e s n e a r Ar th ur
$19,900, $1,000, $225
mo.; 2.5 acres near
Sherwood $11,900,
$1,000 down, $135 mo.
352-341-2843
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
County Auditors office seeking full-time
employee--Real Estate Department.
Accuracy and attention to detail a must.
Knowledge of real estate and deeds
helpful. EOE
Please send resume to:
Claudia Fickel, Paulding County Auditor
115 N. Williams St.
Paulding, OH 45879
claudiaf@pauldingcounty-oh.com
POSITIONS
AVAILABLE
Lakeview Farms, LLC , a manufacturer
of quality food products, is seeking
qualified candidates for its Delphos, OH
operation. Applicants must enjoy a fastpaced, growth-oriented company with
opportunity for advancement in a team
atmosphere. Solid math and reading
skills are required. Food manufacturing
experience is helpful.
Company benefits include medical,
dental, life and short term disability
insurance, paid vacation and holidays,
along with a company 401K and tuition
reimbursement. Additional incentives
include weekly performance, referral,
and holiday bonus, shift incentives and
attendance recognition program. Were
looking for people who are dependable,
detail
oriented,
critical
thinkers,
problem solvers, quality conscious and
mechanically inclined to fill the following:
Formulators
Forklift Operators
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Commissioners Corner
Commissioners Journal February
24, 2016
This 24th day of February, 2016,
MEETING NOTES OF APPOINTMENTS
Sheriff Jason Landers; Jared Renollet, Paulding County Dog Warden; Jim Henriott and Del Schwab,
Friends of the Paulding County Dog
Kennel; Phillip Jackson and Hayden
Krick, INSBIT - Henriott and
Schwab, representing Friends of the
Paulding County Dog Kennel, were
pleased to announce they have secured a grant for $1,750. The Friends
would like to install security cameras
at the dog kennel site and intend on
utilizing the grant dollars for a portion of the project. Jackson was asked
to submit a quote for the cameras and
installation. The Friends have agreed
to fund the difference between the
quote and the grant award.
Sheriff Jason Landers reported
he has had positive feed back from
a recent news article pertaining to
the possibility of re-opening the
Paulding County Jail. Landers noted
he will contact the engineering firm
(see resolution below) selected and
will work in conjunction with them
and the commissioners on the need
assessment/feasibility study process.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Holtsberry
to go into executive session at 8:06
a.m. with the Paulding County Sheriff to discuss personnel matters.
At 8:26 a.m. all members present
agreed to adjourn the executive session and go into regular session.
IN THE MATTER OF CREATING NEW REVENUE LINE
ITEM AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS IN FUND 226
does hereby direct the County Auditor to create a new expense line item
and appropriate funds in the OSU

Extension Fund (Fund 226), to-wit;
Expense Line Item: 226-001-00001
Extension Expenses; Appropriation:
$123,707.
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING THE 2015 ANNUAL
REPORT FOR PAULDING
COUNTY FAMILY AND CHILDREN FIRST PROGRAM (FISCAL YEAR 2015)
Holtsberry moved to adopt the following resolution:
does hereby approve the 2015 Annual Report for Paulding County
Family and Children First as submitted by Western Buckeye Educational
Service Center.
IN THE MATTER OF ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FOR
A NEEDS ASSESSMENT/FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE
PAULDING COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
does hereby accept a proposal from
Garmann/Miller Architects-Engineers, 38 South Lincoln Drive, Minster, Ohio 45865, to develop a needs
assessment/feasibility study to renovate and update the current Sheriffs
Office to meet office needs, space
requirements, area adjacencies, and
future growth. Quote for the study is
$10,500.
Commissioners Journal February 29, 2016
This 29th day of February, 2016,
MEETING NOTES OF APPOINTMENTS
Marsha Yeutter, Paulding County
Senior Center, reported the recent
audit conducted at the senior center
went very well. She also noted the
vehicle inspections have been completed for another year. Yeutter and
the commissioners discussed the administrative fees related to running a
levy.
County Auditor Claudia Fickel The County Cyber Security Policy
was discussed.
Jan Commers, BOE [Board of
Elections], provided paperwork explaining the process of calculating
charge backs for running levies on
the ballot. She explained it makes
a difference running in an odd year
versus an even year; as well as running in the primary or general election.
Doug Cook, Ewing Nursery - The
commissioners requested Cook do
landscaping work around the Jacob
Eaton Childrens Home. In a separate plan, the commissioners asked
that Cook level and re-seed the yard
where the sewer work was done. This
includes the yard at the Dog Kennel.
Cook agreed to work up a plan, which
is to include a third quote for a few
trees in the Jacob Eaton Childrens
home front yard. The commissioners
agreed that trees native to Paulding
County be considered.
IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A PAULDING COUNTY
CYBER SECURITY POLICY
does hereby adopt the Paulding
County Cyber Security Policy, a
copy of which is on file in the Commissioners Office.
IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE 2016 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 052)
does hereby direct the County Auditor to amend the 2016 Annual Appropriation by appropriating the following in the Senior Center Fund (Fund
052), to-wit; 052-001-99990/Senior
Center/Real Estate Fees AMOUNT:
$5,000.
Campus Notes
Andrew Smiley, a senior Christian ministries
major of Paulding, was among approximately
890 Bob Jones University students named to the
fall 2015 Deans List.
Jacob Gideon, of Paulding, has been named

to the Traditional Program Deans List at Ohio
Christian University for the fall 2015 semester.
Capital University is pleased to announce

Kaitlyn Roughton, of Paulding was named to the
Presidents List at Capital University for the fall
2015 semester.
The Presidents List indicates the highest level of academic distinction. To be named to the
Presidents List, students must have achieved a
grade point average of at least 3.85.
Aaron Schneider of Antwerp, a sophomore

managerial marketing major, was named to the
fall 2015 Presidents List at Kent State University.
Schneider is among 953 undergraduate students who have earned and received academic
recognition on the Fall 2015 Presidents list. To
qualify for this honor, undergraduate students
must obtain a 4.000 GPA
Jacob Dingus, of Paulding, was named to

Ashland Universitys Deans List for the fall
2015 semester. A 2015 graduate of Wayne Trace
High School, he is majoring in exercise science.
Trine University is pleased to announce its

fall 2015 Presidents List for main campus students. Among those named to the list is Nicolas
Flint of Paulding, a senior studying mechanical

engineering.

University of Cincinnati students who have
achieved Deans List recognition for fall 201516 include Rachel Becker of Antwerp and Jacob
Gerber of Payne.
The Ohio State University has issued the list of

students who earned degrees at commencement
exercises on Dec. 20. The university awarded
3,305 degrees at the ceremony.
Among them were Jamie Buchman, Paulding,
bachelor of science in hospitality; and Ryne Jerome, Payne, bachelor of science in health and
rehabilitation science.

The Ohio State University has issued its honor
roll for autumn 2015, listing the names of students who have achieved high academic averages for their work.
Local students include Tylee Lee and Jared
Michael, both of Antwerp; Graden Gudakunst
and Madison McClure, both of Grover Hill; Logan Fast and Leah Sinn, both of Haviland; Alexis Howell, Melissa Martinez, Jared Sherry (4.0)
and Kaley Varner, all of Paulding; and Jonathan
Harper and Kayla Zuber, both of Payne.
Manchester University announced its fall

2015 Deans List. Area students on the list included Kaylyn Rager of Paulding, sophomore,
medical technology.
See CAMPUS NOTES, page 15A
PAULDING PROGRESS
SCHOOL ZONE
The Oakwood Elementary 21st Century After School Group recently had a great evening bowling at the Defiance
Students in first grade at Antwerp Elementary School have been learning to measure the
Recreation Center. Everyone bowled two games and cheered each other on. The after school program is in its first length of an object. To do so, students completed the cotton ball Olympics, during which
year at Oakwood Elementary and currently has 39 students enrolled for homework help, tutoring, and mentoring. they had to flick, kick, throw, and blow the cotton ball and then measure its length using
linking cubes. Pictured here are Zoen King-Bauer, Alyssa Lawson, and Cheyenne Maynard.
The students in Mrs. Perkins first grade class at Payne Elementary got to see a picture painted
by Cheeta, a chimpanzee who appeared in the original Tarzan movies. The students have been
learning about ways animals and humans work together, and how animals can be trained to do
various things by humans. The painting is owned by Mr. Ammons, a classroom volunteer.
Wayne Trace Grover Hill Elementary School celebrated the birthday of beloved childrens
author Dr. Seuss by taking part in the National Education Associations annual Read Across
America program. Pictured here on Thing 1 &Thing 2 Thursday is a group of staff members
dressed the same: Teachers Mrs. Jessica Davis, Mrs. Casey Schlatter, Mrs. Trisha Beining, Ms.
Tami AuFrance, Miss Kathy Sinn and Aide Kerry Shelton.
The Paulding Elementary fourth graders just completed a unit on Mythology. Some of the students are shown with a fun research project they just completed.
More Random Acts of Kindness. Sam, a 6th grader

from Oakwood cut a load of wood with his younger
brother Jack and delivered it to a classmate and his
family who lost his dad around Christmas time.
First graders at Antwerp Elementary School celebrated Dr. Seuss birthday on Wednesday, March 2 by wearing wacky socks and Dr.
Seuss hats.
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Flu widespread
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COLUMBUS Influenza-like illness is now widespread

throughout Ohio, and the numbers of associated hospitalizations
took a big jump for the first time this season, the Ohio Department of Health announced.
During Week 8 (Feb. 21-27), there were 203 new confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations in Ohio compared to 93 from
the week before. Last week (Week 9), the total jumped to 254
flu-associated hospitalizations.
This brings the total to 907 since flu season began last October.
By comparison, there were 7,985 total flu-associated hospitalizations at the same time last year when the flu vaccine was not
well-matched for circulating flu viruses, which has not been an
issue this year.
Flu activity this season started a bit later and has been lower
so far than the previous three seasons, but according to the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), activity is still
on the rise and expected to continue for several weeks.
Influenza vaccination is the safest and most effective way to
prevent the flu, except for infants younger than 6-month old who
arent eligible to receive it, said Dr. Mary DiOrio, medical director of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). Vaccination can
reduce flu illnesses, doctors visits and missed work and school.
While vaccination provides the greatest protection against the
flu, other effective ways to avoid getting or spreading it include:
washing hands frequently or using alcohol-based hand sanitizer;
covering coughs and sneezes with tissues, or coughing or sneezing into elbows; avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth; and
staying home when sick and until fever-free for 24 hours without
using fever-reducing medication.
Symptoms of influenza can include fever, cough, sore throat,
body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Flu vaccination is available at most healthcare providers offices, local health departments and retail pharmacies.
There are no flu vaccine shortages across Ohio, said DiOrio.
The short time it will take to get a flu vaccine is much less than
the time it will take you to recover from the flu.
CDC is recommending that clinicians administer one of two
prescription antiviral drugs as a second line of defense as soon as
possible to patients with confirmed or suspected influenza who
are hospitalized, have severe illness, or may be at higher risk for
flu complications. Patients who could benefit from them include
children younger than 2 years old; adults 65 and older; people
with chronic medical conditions including asthma, heart disease,
or weakened immune systems; pregnant women; American Indians/Alaska Natives; and people who are morbidly obese.
These antiviral medications can reduce the severity of the flu
and prevent serious flu complications, said Dr. DiOrio. They
work best when started within two days of getting sick.
While influenza-associated pediatric deaths must be reported
to ODH, adult deaths are not reportable so total influenza-associated death statistics are not available. There have been no pediatric deaths reported this season.
More information about influenza and flu activity in Ohio is
available at www.flu.ohio.gov.
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THE PAULDING COUNTY PROGRESS GOES TO FLORIDA Harold and Ruth Williams were treated to a week in Bonita Springs, Fla.,
with their family to celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary. They were joined by Douglas and Jane Williams, David and Wendy Williams and Chris and Dawn Bussing. They also visited Ruths sister-in-law, Helen Stahl and family, Frank and Jean Kohart. Their source
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NOTES

More than 4,000 students qualified for the fall semester 2015
Deans List atOhio UniversitysAthens campus. Included was
Alex Snyder, Oakwood.
Defiance College has recognized students who have attained

an outstanding level of academic
excellence for the fall 2015 semester by naming them to either
the Deans List (full-time) or the
Honors List.
Local students named to the
Deans List were Kelsea Burns,
Antwerp; Arlen Stoller, Haviland;
Mindy Yates and Jenny Holbrooks, Oakwood; Bradly Matson, Abbey Edwards, and Catlyn
Pavel, Paulding and Haley Saylor,
Payne.
On the Honors List were Peter
Brown, Melrose; and Heidi Dix,
Paulding.
The Deans List for the fall

2015 semester at The University
of Findlay has been announced.
Local students include Jayla
Chamberlain of Antwerp, Molly
Crosby of Payne, Alex North
of Antwerp, Ashlyn Strahley of
Paulding and Steven Strayer of
Paulding.
Students at The University of

Findlay were awarded endowed
scholarships for the 2015-16 academic year.
Molly Crosby of Payne was
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Tiffin University presented

the 2015 fall semester Deans
List which included Chandlier

Diven of Cecil, studying criminal justice.
Jacob Dingus of Paulding will

be inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society chapter
at Ashland University. Dingus, a
2015 graduate of Wayne Trace
High School, is majoring in exercise science.
He is also a
member of Ashland Universitys
Exercise Science Club, their Honor Society, and Philosophy Club.
Melanie Banks of Payne has

received her bachelor of science
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Snowdrops are blooming

and the maple sap is running
Its that time of year when
I start paying a whole lot of
attention to whats going on
around me outside. You know,
things that Ive come to expect year after year that occur
at generally the same time of
year in this case, spring.
Scientists call this phenology, and define it as the study
of cyclic and seasonal natural
phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and
animal life.
We all practice phenology,
even if we dont know thats
what were doing. Ive heard
people talk about how the redwinged blackbirds are back.
Theyve been back for a few
weeks now and so are the killdeer.
Sunday, I had someone ask
me when to put up the hummingbird feeders, which tells
me Im not the only one who
is watching the current events
outside the back door. Its not
just wishful thinking. Its a
feeling we have, based on years
In the Garden
By Kylee Baumle
of experience with this thing

called spring. We intuitively
know when its on its way.
Snowdrops are blooming,
and so are the early crocuses.
Daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths are up, and were starting to see growth on some perennials at ground level. I noticed my bee balm (Monarda)
has tiny new leaves all spread
out in a flat mat and the tall
sedums have formed squatty

mounds of rosettes.
These things all get us ready
for whats to come, like a gestation of sort, where things are
happening and all we can do at
this point is wait for it and make
preparations for its arrival. And
its about to get real, folks.
Yes, spring seems to be arriving early, which we surely
welcome, in spite of the mild
winter. Sure, well likely have
some snow squalls between
now and the end of April, but
then again, maybe we wont.
With spring, you just never
know.
For example, a spell of
warm weather in early February had us tapping our maple
trees for sap well ahead of the
two previous years, and had
me hoping it would be a nice
long season. But just a few
days ago, I noticed one of the
maples was budded and with
the warm weather weve had,
leaves will appear soon. That
would mean an abrupt end to
These double snowdrops (Galanthus Flore Pleno) bloomed earlier this year than in previous
years. Does this mean were having an early spring?
the sap running and we will
have had a disappointingly
short season.
If you like to keep track of,
or want to know what the current state of affairs are, theres
a website you can consult.
Journey North (journeynorth.
org) not only will show you
the when and where of numer-
ous things such as first hummingbird or first monarch butterfly sightings, you can also
be a citizen scientist and report
your own observations.
Oh, those hummingbird
feeders? Its not time for those
just yet. In fact, you could buy
one for your mother for Mothers Day and be right about on
time for their arrival. Unless,

of course, this really is an early
spring, then all bets are off.
Read more at Kylees blog,
Our Little Acre, at www.ourlittleacre.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
OurLittleAcre. Contact her at
PauldingProgressGardener@
gmail.com.
What every citizen should know about Ohios Sunshine Laws

This Law You Can Use consumer legal information column wasprovidedby the Ohio State Bar Association. It was originallyprepared by
Richard M. Goehler, and updated
by Monica L. Dias of the Cincinnati
office of Frost Brown Todd LLC.
Q: What is a sunshine law?
A: In Ohio, the sunshine laws refer
to Ohios Public Records Act and
Ohios Open Meetings Act. These
statutory laws are based on the notion
that there should be openness in
government, with public access to
records and meetings and the conduct
and activities of government.
Q: What records are public under
Ohios Public Records Act?
A: Generally speaking, a public
record is a record held by a public
office and is intended to include such
things as paper, computer disks, film/
videotape - that is, any item, regardless of its physical form, that is a
stored or fixed medium.
Q: What is a public office?
A: The Public Records Act specifically defines a public office to
include a state agency, public institution, political subdivision, or any
other organized body, office, agency,
institution or entity established by the
laws of this state for the exercise of

any function of government. That is
a broad definition, and has been applied to otherwise private entitiesthat
performa public service and are supported by public funds.
Q: What are a persons rights under the Public Records Act?
A: Generally, a persons rights include the right to a prompt inspection
of public records and, upon request,
the right to copies of those public
records within a reasonable period
of time.
Q: Are there any exceptions under
the Public Records Act?
A: Yes. The Act specifically identifies
certain records, which are exempt,
including medical records, trial
preparation records, confidential law
enforcement investigatory records
and adoption records, among others.
Q: What is Ohios Open Meetings
Act?
A: This law essentially requires all
public bodies to take all official actions and hold all deliberations on
official business in meetings that are
open to the public.
Q: Do public bodies have to keep
minutes?
A: Yes. The public bodies have to
keep full and accurate minutes in order to enable the public to understand
and appreciate the rationale behind
the public bodys decisions. Those
minutes are public records.
Q: Can a public body ever hold
meetings in secret?
A: Yes. There are specified reasons
for a public body to adjourn into
what is called an executive session,
although the fact that the body is going into executive session must itself
be part of a public meeting and proper protocols must be followed.These
sessions are not open to the public.
The reasons justifying an executive
session include discussions about
personnel matters, the purchase of
property, pending or imminent court
action, and collective bargaining.
Q: Does the media have any special rights under Ohios sunshine
laws?
A: Generally, no. The Public Records
Act and Open Meetings Act apply
equally to all persons under the law.
The media enjoys no special rights
under these sunshine laws except with
regard to certain law enforcement
identity records. The press tends to
be vigilant about protecting peoples rights under the sunshine laws.
If access to records or meetings is

denied, it is often the press that will
commence mandamus actions in
Ohios courts to enforce rights under
the sunshine laws (a mandamus
court action asks a judge to mandate
or order a government agency to make
records or meetings open and public).
Q: Why does the media often times
go to court about access issues under the sunshine laws?
A: There are a number of reasons
why the press will file lawsuits seeking
to enforce access rights under the sunshine laws. Clearly, access to records
and meetings provide very important
sources of information for the press
in its newsgathering and information-gathering efforts. The workings
of government are for the public and
involve public dollars, public officials
performing their job duties, and policies impacting all governed people.
It is for those reasons that the media
always has been the fourth estate in
reviewing the work of governmentand
keeping the public informed of its governments performance.
Q: Do the sunshine laws guarantee
access to courtrooms?
A: No. Our rights to access to public
courtrooms has generally evolved
from interpretation of the constitutions of the United States and the

State of Ohio as well as important
case precedents handed down by the
United States Supreme Court and the
Supreme Court of Ohio.
Q: Are there any occasions when
Ohioans do not have access to Ohio
courtrooms?
A: Generally, our right of access to
court proceedings is a well protected
right and a courtroom can be closed
only in very rare and unique circumstances, most often, proceedings
involving juvenile delinquency.
Q: Are all courts equally accessible
by citizens?
A: No. Juvenile courts are treated
somewhat differently, and may restrict public access if, after hearing
evidence and arguments, the juvenile
court judge finds that there is a reasonable and substantial basis for
believing that public access could
harm the child or endanger the fairness of a judges decision, and that
the potential for harm outweighs the
benefit of public access. Nevertheless, those who want a juvenile court
proceeding to be closed must prove
that an open proceeding would be
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2016 Primary Election Unofficial Results

CANDIDATES U.S. and OHIO

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