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THIS WEEK IN YOUR COMMUNITY COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT I used to jump on a chair when- ever I saw a mouse. If a chair wasn’t around I would find some- thing high to avoid contact of any sort with the little creaatures that scared me to death. So why was I crying this morning when a little white mouse I know died? I think it’s because that mouse had become a pet in our house. Living in a nice cage with a running wheel he became a popular attrac- tion when the grandchildren came over. But I should start at the begin- ning. I love animals. I grew up in a household with a few barn cats and a pet dog named Daisy because she was all white. My children also enjoyed the plea- sure of a pet dog while they were growing up. Pets, especially dogs, provide unconditional love, even when you are feeling your worst. After my children were raised I somehow acquired a house cat. Tucker was snooty, but kind. While I was recovering from eye surgery he would sit on my lap and gently rub his paw beneath my eye. Some- how he knew that made me feel better. When he died, I mourned. I also realized another pet cat was not in my future. My granddaughter is allergic to cats, and grandchildren always win over pets. I knew a cat dander would make her sneeze and set off her asthma, so decided against a cat. My husband and I are often gone, so a dog would suffer because of our schedule. We knew we often wouldn’t be home to let them out- side and didn’t want a dog to have to be tied up alone a lot. So my husband suggested a mouse. It wasn’t my favorite choice, but I agreed on two condi- tions. It had to be in a cage and I wouldn’t have to hold it. Even so, I got attached to this mouse. I didn’t realize a mouse could be so smart. At the sound of my voice he would run up the tun- nel to the top tower and stick his nose out a small hole. We always said good night that way. When I wasn’t feeling well and came out into the living room to recover the sound of his squeeking wheel in the middle of the night seemed to be a comfort. I wasn’t alone in the world. Mice don’t live long so the last few months we accepted that he was failing. His back legs quit work- ing, but still he struggled up the tube to say good night, pulling him- self by his front legs. He reminded me of the brave people after strokes and suffering debilitating diseases, somehow they struggle to carry-on regular day to day routines. So last night, when the mouse curled up in a little ball and breathed his last I cried. As I say, a pet is a pet and you always get attached, no matter what it is. Mindy and Matt Houck Putnam County Relay for Life chairpersons Q How many years have you two been involved with Put- nam County Relay for Life? A We have been involved for six years including serving as team cap- tions for the Ambulatory Care Center. Q When is this year’s event? A It is June 1 and June 2. The theme this year is around board games with the logan “Cancer: We’re In it to Win It.” TWO QUESTIONS FOR MINDY AND MATT HOUCK, Putnam County Relay for Life chairpersons Loving all kinds of pets Ottoville wins state cheer contest Page 4 Programs benefit children, parents and community FREE Nancy Kline [email protected] 419-231-2444 Putnam Voice March 28 - April 3, 2012 Go ahead, take it for granted T oday everyone’s lives are busier than ever. Between work, school and family it can be difficult to balance everything. Thankfully, there are several grant-funded programs offered before and after school throughout Putnam County to help families balance their lives. Programs offered through the Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers grant and the Safe Schools Healthy Students grant, coor- dinated by the Putnam County Educational Service Center, benefit not only the children and parents, but the community as a whole. Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Columbus Grove, Continental, Leipsic, Ottawa Elementary and Pandora-Gilboa Schools each participate in the state-funded 21st CCLC program. While each school cus- tomizes its own program for their students’ needs, all the programs are beneficial to students in that they emphasize the need for responsibility and respect both for self and for others. Each program session includes snack, homework assistance, games and other cultural and creative activities at no cost to the family. For many students, the highlights of each session are the snack and recreation time. A healthy bite to eat and organized or free-play time give students a chance to reenergize after a long day of school. Another important aspect of each program is homework assistance. Not only is there a certified teacher in every classroom to help the students with their assigned homework, the teachers also help to enhance and enrich what the students learned in school. As a result of homework assistance many students have maintained or improved their grades. Perhaps the most memorable aspects of the 21st CCLC programs are the cultural and creative activities. These activities vary greatly from site to site and day to day, but are all designed to enhance the lessons of the school day and also help children be more interactive. From language arts to science, there is sure to be something for every student to enjoy. After-school activities include: • Scrapbooking • Jewelry making • Spanish • Cooking • Writing • Dance • Basic First Aid • Babysitting • Masters of Disaster • Wacky science experiments Periodically, activities for the whole family are also offered in the evenings including: • Bowling • Roller Skating • BINGO If that weren’t enough, there are also sum- mer programs that include field trips. In the past these have included: • Toledo Zoo • Cider Press • Independence Dam Knowing that children are in a safe, supervised, enriching environment is a tre- mendous help for parents. The 21st CCLC programs are a welcome addition to many families’ everyday routines. Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SSHS) Glandorf Elementary, Fort Jennings, Miller City-New Cleveland and Ottoville Schools each offer after school programs as part of Putnam County’s federally-funded SSHS grant. In much the same way as the 21st CCLC program, SSHS also offers cost- free programs which, according to SSHS website, have an “enormous impact on the quality of life for the children, families and community.” One beneficial aspect of SSHS is that stu- dents are in smaller groups than their regu- lar classes and are provided more hands-on time and instruction which enhances the school day. Additionally, the interaction between students and teachers helps them to get to know each other better, which leads to building strong student/teacher relationships. Student/teacher relationships are not the only important relationships developed by the SSHS programs; it is important to build relationships with other members of the community as well. SSHS programs engage in service-learning projects within the com- munity. Having service learning projects shines a positive light on the school, teach- ers, and students. Some of the projects the schools have participated in include: • Making Easter Baskets with residents of The Meadows • Carving pumpkins with residents of The Meadows • Writing Valentines to Veterans • Making Dog Treats for the Putnam County Animal Shelter • Sewing Blankets for Shut-Ins • Spring Cleanup for residents living near the school • Delivering flowers and “Happy Spring” cards to residents of the community Activities like these are meant to pro- vide enrichment, leadership and tutoring for the students. The hope is that the pro- grams will continue even after the SSHS grant expires. Both the 21st CCLC and SSHS programs promote healthy living and learning within the community. By approaching these issues in such interactive and engaging ways, stu- dents are more likely to take what they learn in the programs and carry that knowledge with them as they grow up; hopefully they will pass those practices on to their own children one day. For more information on Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers and Safe Schools/Healthy Students contact Kathy Hartman at the Putnam County Educational Service Center (ext. 3024). You can also visit PutnamSafeStudents.org or join them on Facebook. SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT This article was researched, written and edited by Casey Boehm, Tricia Calka, Joe Donavon, Laura Gould, Morgan Hamilton, Ross Jankowski, Elizabeth Kise, Molly Lad- hoff, Hannah Niese, Kayla Patterson, Lindsey Powell, Celeste Smith, Kelsey Smith, Paul Semmes, Katie Steuer under the guidance of Ann Westrick as part of a service learning project in General Studies Writing 1110 at Bowling Green State University. • Submitted photo Leipsic students enjoy an outdoor activity last year during their after-school program. Ottoville students are busy making cards as part of their after-school activity last year.

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THIS WEEK IN YOUR COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

I used to jump on a chair when-ever I saw a mouse. If a chair wasn’t around I would find some-thing high to avoid contact of any sort with the little creaatures that scared me to death.

So why was I crying this morning when a little white mouse I know died?

I think it’s because that mouse had become a pet in our house. Living in a nice cage with a running wheel he became a popular attrac-tion when the grandchildren came over.

But I should start at the begin-ning. I love animals. I grew up in a household with a few barn cats and a pet dog named Daisy because she was all white.

My children also enjoyed the plea-sure of a pet dog while they were growing up. Pets, especially dogs, provide unconditional love, even when you are feeling your worst.

After my children were raised I somehow acquired a house cat. Tucker was snooty, but kind. While I was recovering from eye surgery he would sit on my lap and gently rub his paw beneath my eye. Some-how he knew that made me feel better.

When he died, I mourned. I also realized another pet cat was not in my future. My granddaughter is allergic to cats, and grandchildren always win over pets. I knew a cat dander would make her sneeze and set off her asthma, so decided against a cat.

My husband and I are often gone, so a dog would suffer because of our schedule. We knew we often wouldn’t be home to let them out-side and didn’t want a dog to have to be tied up alone a lot.

So my husband suggested a mouse. It wasn’t my favorite choice, but I agreed on two condi-tions. It had to be in a cage and I wouldn’t have to hold it.

Even so, I got attached to this mouse. I didn’t realize a mouse could be so smart. At the sound of my voice he would run up the tun-nel to the top tower and stick his nose out a small hole.

We always said good night that way. When I wasn’t feeling well and

came out into the living room to recover the sound of his squeeking wheel in the middle of the night seemed to be a comfort. I wasn’t alone in the world.

Mice don’t live long so the last few months we accepted that he was failing. His back legs quit work-ing, but still he struggled up the tube to say good night, pulling him-self by his front legs. He reminded me of the brave people after strokes and suffering debilitating diseases, somehow they struggle to carry-on regular day to day routines.

So last night, when the mouse curled up in a little ball and breathed his last I cried.

As I say, a pet is a pet and you always get attached, no matter what it is.

Mindy and Matt Houck Putnam County Relay for Life chairpersons Q

How many years have you two been involved with Put-nam County Relay for Life?

AWe have been involved for six years including serving as team cap-tions for the Ambulatory Care Center.

QWhen is this year’s event? A

It is June 1 and June 2. The theme this year is around board games with the logan “Cancer: We’re In it to Win It.”

TWO QUESTIONS FOR MINDY AND MATT HOUCK, Putnam County Relay for Life chairpersons

Loving all kinds of pets

Ottoville wins state cheer contest

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Programs benefit children, parents and community

FREE

Nancy Kline

[email protected] 419-231-2444

Putnam Voice

March 28 - April 3, 2012

Go ahead, take it for granted

Today everyone’s lives are busier than ever. Between work, school and family it can be difficult to balance

everything. Thankfully, there are several grant-funded programs offered before and after school throughout Putnam County to help families balance their lives. Programs offered through the Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers grant and the Safe Schools Healthy Students grant, coor-dinated by the Putnam County Educational Service Center, benefit not only the children and parents, but the community as a whole.

Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)

Columbus Grove, Continental, Leipsic, Ottawa Elementary and Pandora-Gilboa Schools each participate in the state-funded 21st CCLC program. While each school cus-tomizes its own program for their students’ needs, all the programs are beneficial to students in that they emphasize the need for responsibility and respect both for self and for others. Each program session includes snack, homework assistance, games and other cultural and creative activities at no cost to the family.

For many students, the highlights of each session are the snack and recreation time. A healthy bite to eat and organized or free-play time give students a chance to reenergize after a long day of school.

Another important aspect of each program is homework assistance. Not only is there a certified teacher in every classroom to help the students with their assigned homework, the teachers also help to enhance and enrich what the students learned in school. As a result of homework assistance many students have maintained or improved their grades.

Perhaps the most memorable aspects of the 21st CCLC programs are the cultural and creative activities. These activities vary greatly from site to site and day to day, but are all designed to enhance the lessons of the school day and also help children be more interactive. From language arts to science, there is sure to be something for every student to enjoy. After-school activities include:

• Scrapbooking• Jewelry making• Spanish• Cooking• Writing• Dance• Basic First Aid• Babysitting • Masters of Disaster• Wacky science experiments Periodically, activities for the whole family

are also offered in the evenings including:• Bowling • Roller Skating• BINGOIf that weren’t enough, there are also sum-

mer programs that include field trips. In the past these have included:

• Toledo Zoo• Cider Press• Independence Dam Knowing that children are in a safe,

supervised, enriching environment is a tre-mendous help for parents. The 21st CCLC

programs are a welcome addition to many families’ everyday routines.

Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SSHS)Glandorf Elementary, Fort Jennings,

Miller City-New Cleveland and Ottoville Schools each offer after school programs as part of Putnam County’s federally-funded SSHS grant. In much the same way as the 21st CCLC program, SSHS also offers cost-free programs which, according to SSHS website, have an “enormous impact on the quality of life for the children, families and community.”

One beneficial aspect of SSHS is that stu-dents are in smaller groups than their regu-lar classes and are provided more hands-on time and instruction which enhances the school day. Additionally, the interaction between students and teachers helps them to get to know each other better, which leads to building strong student/teacher relationships.

Student/teacher relationships are not the only important relationships developed by the SSHS programs; it is important to build relationships with other members of the community as well. SSHS programs engage in service-learning projects within the com-munity. Having service learning projects shines a positive light on the school, teach-ers, and students. Some of the projects the schools have participated in include:

• Making Easter Baskets with residents of The Meadows

• Carving pumpkins with residents of The Meadows

• Writing Valentines to Veterans• Making Dog Treats for the Putnam

County Animal Shelter• Sewing Blankets for Shut-Ins• Spring Cleanup for residents living near

the school• Delivering flowers and “Happy Spring”

cards to residents of the communityActivities like these are meant to pro-

vide enrichment, leadership and tutoring for the students. The hope is that the pro-grams will continue even after the SSHS grant expires.

Both the 21st CCLC and SSHS programs promote healthy living and learning within the community. By approaching these issues in such interactive and engaging ways, stu-dents are more likely to take what they learn in the programs and carry that knowledge with them as they grow up; hopefully they will pass those practices on to their own children one day.

For more information on Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers and Safe Schools/Healthy Students contact Kathy Hartman at the Putnam County Educational Service Center (ext. 3024). You can also visit PutnamSafeStudents.org or join them on Facebook.

SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT

This article was researched, written and edited by Casey Boehm, Tricia Calka, Joe Donavon, Laura Gould, Morgan Hamilton, Ross Jankowski, Elizabeth Kise, Molly Lad-hoff, Hannah Niese, Kayla Patterson, Lindsey Powell, Celeste Smith, Kelsey Smith, Paul Semmes, Katie Steuer under the guidance of Ann Westrick as part of a service learning project in General Studies Writing 1110 at Bowling Green State University.

• Submitted photo

Leipsic students enjoy an outdoor activity last year during their after-school program.

Ottoville students are busy making cards as part of their after-school activity last year.

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By NANCY [email protected]

419-231-2444

OTTAWA — Flood waters had not even receded in Ottawa when Chas and Beth Myers stepped forward to help flood victims in Ottawa. Five years later they are still volunteering their time to help others have a safe and affordable home through Putnam County Habitat for Humanity, which they were instrumental in developing.

The Myers, both 2012 Jefferson Award winners, feel fortunate they can use skills from their profes-sions toward helping to make Put-nam County Habitat for Humanity continue to develop and succeed.

“How can you not do it,” Beth, a former guidance counselor with computer skills, said about her vol-unteer work with flood relief and Habitat for Humanity. Chas agrees.

While flood waters were still high in Ottawa in 2007, the couple along with their neighbor Randy Basinger, who nominated them for the Jefferson Award, saw the houses filled with water.

Only a few days after the waters crested, Chas agreed to be a site coordinator for the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) pro-gram that provided teams of volun-teers to come into the community and help with the flood relief. The PDA worked on 20 homes in the area over an 18-month period.

“We had so many people locally who were willing to help us with these teams,” Chas said. “It was then we were probably build-ing the base of the pyramid that would become the workers for Habitat homes.”

While working on major renova-tions to homes damaged by the flood, Chas said it was said “If we don’t start a Habitat group here now, we will never do it.”

Both Chas and Beth agreed to be part of a group that used their spe-cial skills in doing the preliminary work to become a local affiliate.

“It took 18 months of research and compiling the necessary paper work,” Beth said. “I had back-ground in working on computers so it was only natural that I would work on compiling the documenta-tion,” Referring to the countless

hours of volunteer work by others in the group Beth noted that “many hands make light work.”

Beth began by doing the com-puter work at home, but eventu-ally was provided an office at the Ottawa Presbyterian Church, who offered the space rent-free.

In the meantime Chas, a retired band instructor, was using his peo-ple skills and skills he refers to as “facilitator.” to help set up commit-tees and provide information to the public about Habitat for Humanity.

“I have a saying I live by,” he said “Leaders do what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, whether they want to or not, without being asked.”

Since the inception of the Putnam County Habitat for Humanity in 2009, the Myers continues to devote countless hours with the organiza-tion. Chas’s leadership as President of the organization has encouraged

the recruitment of residents to become involved in board and com-mittee work as well as construction projects. Beth has given countless hours to the organizational and paper work detail that is so neces-sary for all organizations.

Their efforts combined with oth-ers brought about the successful construction of three habitat homes in Putnam County, with plans for two more to be constructed in 2012.

Beth said she works six days a week in the Habitat office. “If I don’t I get behind,” she admits.

Chas said he has no idea how many hours he works with Habitat but joins Beth in saying there are many, many people who have made the local Habitat successful.

“I feel it’s important for me to get information out to the committee chairs and help them coordinate their responsibilities,” he said.

“I think that’s been one of my

biggest surprises working with this group” Beth said. “I have met so many nice people.” She said once she retired, she expected to slow down, but doesn’t mind the volun-teer work she does.

Chas said his biggest award for the volunteer work he does is watching families getting into a clean, healthy house.

Beth is also a church organist, and serves on the Putnam County Library Board and Pathways Board. Chas is a member of the Ottawa Food Pantry Board, and a few years ago chaired the fundraising campaign to build a new Boy Scout house in Ottawa.

If you want to go fast, go alone,” Chas said. “If you want to go far, go as a group.”

He and Beth said they feel they are accepting the Jefferson award on behalf of the 100’s of volunteers who have made Putnam County Habitat for Humanity a success.

NEIGHBORS

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Ottawa couple receive Jefferson Award

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Putnam County Common Pleas CourtDispositions/March 22

Vickie L. Rayle, 53, 303 S. Third St., Continental, was sentenced to 30 days in jail for two counts traffick-ing in drugs and permitting drug abuse. She was given credit for one day served and placed on community con-trol for three years. She was fined $250, was ordered to complete 200 hours’ com-munity service, and pay $350 to the MAN unit. Her driver’s license was suspended for six months. Rayle was origi-nally charged with five counts trafficking in drugs and per-mitting drug abuse.

New CasesPaw Prints, LLC, Leipsic, v.

Danielle Shively, Leipsic; civil other.

US Bank National Associa-tion, Owensboro, Ky., v. Gary R. Matthews, Cloverdale, and Carol Matthews, Cloverdale; foreclosure.

Bernice F. Ruhe, Ottawa, v. Stephen Buehrer, administra-tor of Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, Columbus; workers compensation.

Putnam County Municipal Court

Dispositions/March 13Nicole Carder, 22, 737 Oak

Street, Lima, pleaded no con-test to criminal damaging and was found guilty. Sentence: 30 days jail, $150 fine, with 30 days jail suspended and restitution of $90.

Judgments/March 19Discover Bank, Hebron,

Ky., default judgment v. Todd J. Darby, Columbus Grove, $4,117.58, plus interest and costs.

Dispositions/March 20Stephanie R. Phillips, 28,

21033 Road D, Continen-tal, pleaded no contest to attempted trafficking in drugs and was found guilty. Sen-tence: 180 days jail, $1,000 fine, with 150 days jail and $750 suspended.

Judgments/March 20Credit Adjustments, Inc.,

Defiance, default judgment v. Victor Paniagua, Continental, $506.20, plus interest and costs.

Credit Adjustments, Inc., Defiance, default judgment v. Andrea Schroeder, Fort Jen-nings, $885.30, plus interest and costs.

Dispositions/March 22John H. Zollner, 44, 15644

Road L, Ottawa, pleaded guilty to first-offense OVI. Sentence: Six points, 180 days jail, $750 fine, one-year license suspension, with 177 days jail and $375 sus-pended, and credit for three days jail upon completion of DIP program. Charges of no operator’s license and lighted lights were dismissed.

Marcelo Hernandez, 47, 32 W. Broadway St., Leipsic, pleaded no contest to theft and was found guilty. Sen-tence: 180 days jail, $250 fine, with 180 days jail sus-pended, and 40 hours’ com-munity service, with assess-ment at Pathways Counseling Center, or equivalent.

Joshua L. Lawrence, 18, 9724 Road N8, Ottawa, pleaded no contest to receiv-ing stolen property and was found guilty. Sentence: 180 days jail, $250 fine, with 178 days jail suspended, 40 hours’ community service, and restitution of $47 to ODOT.

Judgments/March 22Orthopaedic Institute of

Ohio, Lima, default judgment v. Constance S. Carnahan, Fort Jennings, $813.34, plus interest and costs.

Capital One Bank, Rich-mond, Va., default judgment v. Flavel G. Vanpelt, Jr., Colum-bus Grove, $3,606.72, plus interest and costs.

Blanchard Valley Pathology, Findlay, default judgment v. Kevin Peth, Columbus Grove, and Sheila L. Peth, Columbus Grove, $120.91, plus interest and costs.

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Jefferson Award winners, Chas and Beth Myers, pose for in front of two Habitat for Humanity homes in Ottawa. Chas is the president and Beth is the assistant secretary and office manager of Putnam County Habitat for Humanity.

Widening Road 5 not plain and simple ideaTo the Editor,

Mr. Bridenbaugh’s letter to the edi-tor says it is plain and simple that Road 5 should be widened. I don’t think it is quite that plain and simple since Mr. Bridenbaugh neglected to mention that as a resident of Road 6 he has a vested interest in the selec-tion of Road 5 as a dedicated truck route. Road 6 was one of the alterna-tive routes originally considered and not surprisingly he had a much dif-ferent view of things when the truck traffic might be roaring by his home. This view was expressed in a written response by Daryl Bridenbaugh to Mr. Recker on October 8, 2000, fol-lowing a public meeting attended by County Road 6 residents opposed to the selection of their road. Apparently due to the opposition by residents of Road 6, Road 5 was selected. Mr. Bridenbaugh wrote a two page letter listing the reasons Road 6 should not be selected. In the interest of brev-ity I will quote just 2 sentences of the letter which is a matter of public record. “While I realize that many people face the same issues each year, our home is of value sentimen-tally and historically.” I am opposed to using any part of County Road 6 as the extension of State Route 696, the traffic along that road is already uncontrolled.”

The accidents that are occurring at Road 5 are at the intersection of Road 5 and Route 224 and the widening will only make things worse by increas-ing the amount of traffic crossing Route 224. There have been 2 recent accidents involving semi trucks at the intersection. One on Tuesday and one on January 10th. The sheriff stated at the recent meeting with congress-man Latta that the widening of road 5 would not help the accidents as there is a clear view at the intersection of Road 5 and State Route. 224.

I wonder where Mr. Bridenbaugh is getting his information regarding the

additional travel time of one to two hours. The Poggemeyer traffic study commissioned by Putnam County indi-cates that travel time on State Route 65 is 42 minutes, on Road 5 is 35 minutes and Road 6 is 33 minutes. If he is so concerned about shortening the trip for truckers Road 6 should have priority over Road 5 due to the 2 minute shorter travel time.

Since Mr. Bridenbaugh is in favor of the commissioners serving all of the county’s 30,000 residents and he wants to see Putnam County prosper and the roadways improved I’m cer-tain that he would be happy to accept the fair appraisal price offered by the county for his property on Road 6. This would then be a great relief to Commissioner Schroeder since the Road 5 residents will not “be looking for money” as he suggested in the Putnam County Sentinel on March 7th when asked why residents were not informed of the commission meet-ing approving seizure of the proper-ties required for road construction to begin. Commissioner Schroeder apparently believes that the problem with notifying those affected “would encourage more people to hold up and force this process because they want more money”. I can assure Com-missioner Schroeder that my family wants none of the county’s money; we just want the project to go away.

It’s interesting that Mr. Bridenbaugh is of the mindset that fighting to retain the quality of rural environment and the safety of Road 5 residents is “immature badgering” when done by Road 5 residents. Our family home is the site of the old Crawfis Crawfis College; does he think that our homes have any less historical or sentimental value than his?

— Carol Nienberg ReynoldsLas Vegas, Nev.

Flooding is more than an Ottawa issueTo the editor,

I don’t understand why our county

officials cannot understand the economic impact of the flooding in Hancock and Putnam County. They argue that they can’t do things that will benefit a single village or town-ship. Why then do they not think twice about allowing tax abatements and tax incentives for businesses? Doesn’t this benefit the particular vil-lage or township that the business is located in? Not only that, but it ben-efits a particular business/taxpayer. They will argue that it benefits the whole county by job creation and job retention.

Mitigating the flood issues in the county is no different. The small busi-ness that I am involved with not only has employees from Ottawa but also employs individuals from Miller City, Ft Jennings, Kalida, Pandora, Conti-nental, as well as Deshler in Henry County. Would the commissioners be willing to give the residents and busi-nesses that are affected by the flood-ing a 10 year real estate tax abate-ment that we could use to pay in to a fund that would help with the flood mitigation and reduction? The state seems to understand the economic impact as they have recently allotted another $3 million to help with the flood mitigation.

Having highways and roads closed at various times during the year has to be a hindrance to job creation and job retention as deliveries and shipments to and from our local fac-tories are affected during these peri-ods of flooding. If nothing is done to help reduce and mitigate the counties flood issues, you will see a continuous reduction in the taxing base as businesses and residents leave the county.

Many of us have endured 5 and 6 figure losses from the flood in 2007. But I don’t know too many of us that will endure that again.

You would think our county trea-surer would be concerned about a shrinking tax base. (A house in my neighborhood recently sold for $15,000 less than it was purchased

for 11 years ago) Those who remain in the county will be stuck with more of a tax burden.

The only thing I can figure out by our county officials reluctance to help support and participate in flood reduction and mitigation is their will-ingness to continue to double real estate taxes for farmers to make up for the lost tax revenue from Ottawa and other areas in the county that are affected by flooding.

— Fred SchroederOttawa

Election support appreciatedTo the editor,

The successful recent election in Putnam County is the result of many people working together as a team. This team is made up of a myriad of players, including our Board mem-bers, office personnel, Ohio Sec-retary of State personnel, precinct election officials, rovers, night work-ers, township officials and person-nel, village officials and personnel, persons and organizations providing the use of their facilities for polling locations, other County offices and their personnel, volunteers who help the presiding judges load the sup-plies, law enforcement, and local businesses and media. Each of you is very important to elections held in Putnam County; therefore, we wanted to take a moment to publicly recognize you, your hard work, your dedication, and your generosity. Suc-cessful elections would not be pos-sible without you. We want to let all of you know that your help is invalu-able. We sincerely appreciate each and every one of you, and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

With appreciation and sincere regard,

— Karen Lammers and Shelly Burkhart

Putnam County Board of Elections

SAY WHAT ?!?!

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Art classes offered at Schroeder Center for the Arts

The Schroeder Center for the Arts is now accepting registrations for two classes scheduled for April. Bruce Stowe will teach a beginners watercolor class entitled “Water Birds in Watercolor” on Thursday, April 19, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A linocut printmaking class, instructed by Joey Hoffman, is sched-uled for Thursday, April 26, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The fee for each class is $39. To register for classes, and for more information, call 419-615-2298.

Beginning Monday, April 16, the art center will be open to the public each Monday and Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. During these hours, mem-bers of the Blanchard River Art Guild will host an “Open Arts Session” designed to encourage the community to try new art techniques and to provide area artists and art enthusiasts with an enjoyable, no-pressure, sup-portive environment which encourages creativity. Open Arts Session participants will bring their own art materials. A fee of $10 will be charged for each drop-in session. No preregistration required.

Glandorf CL of C hosting annual bake sale

Glandorf CL of C will host their annual bake sale on Friday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The sale will feature Eas-ter eggs, noodles, pies, cakes and other baked items.

The sale will be held at the Glandorf City Building.

Challenge Champions seeking volunteers

OTTAWA — Challenged Champions Equestrian Cen-ter (a therapeutic horseback riding center) located on road 6 outside of Ottawa is once again rounding up volunteers. We are looking for help with our spring classes, which will begin April 9 and are held Monday – Wednesday evenings from 5 - 8 p.m., and Thursday eve-nings from 6 - 8 p.m. This is a ten-week session ending June 14. Volunteers must be at least fourteen and no prior experience with horses is required. Training will be provided. We ask that you pick one evening to help (you may choose to do one, two or three hours)

and commit to coming that same time each week for the ten-week period. For more information call Lau-rie Agner - Volunteer Coor-dinator at 419-235-0626. Also check out our website at www.challengedchamp ions.com

Disabilities Resource Fair set for April 19

OTTAWA — The Putnam County Autism/Disabilities Collaborative is offering a FREE Resource Fair for families and professionals. This event will be Thurs-day, April 19, at the Putnam County Educational Service Center (across from the YMCA). It is an Open House from 6 - 8 pm.

Agencies will be available with information on therapy, technology, services, fam-ily and education support, financial assistance, family activities and events, and other resources related to persons with disabilities.

Speakers will present information on use of tech-nology using iPads/iPods and other devices. Refreshments and door prize drawings will

be available. For more detailed infor-

mation, please go to http://putnam.noacsc.org and click on Upcoming Events, or con-tact Marcie Osborn or Tim Calvelage at 419-523-5951.

Tickets on sale for O-G dinner theater

Ottawa-Glandorf High School Annual Dinner The-ater presents “Heartbreak Hotel” on April 12-15, 2012 which will feature music from many different genres and eras. Call the OGHS to purchase tickets at 419/523-5702. Dinner and show - $17 adults, $10 children. Show only (bleacher seats) - $8.

Upcoming events at the libraryMovie Night at the Library

The Putnam County Dis-trict Library in Ottawa will have a movie for teenagers and adults on Tues. April 10 at 6:00 p.m. Due to licensing we can not post the movie title outside the library. HINT ... A tragic sinking of a ship. All are welcome to see this

free movie. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Putnam County District Library. For any questions call the Ottawa Library at 419-523-3747.

Build a Healthy Plate Programs

The Putnam County Dis-trict Library is having “Build a Healthy Plate” program at four library locations. Attend one of the following programs: Thursday, April 12 at 2 p.m. - Columbus Grove Location ; Thursday, April 12 at 4 p.m. - Continental Loca-tion ; Wednesday April 18 at 1 p.m. - Pandora-Riley Loca-tion ; Wednesday, April 18 at 4:30 p.m. at Leipsic Edwards-Gamper Memorial Location. Mona Lisa Hoffman from the OSU Extension Office will discuss how to use the USDAs “My Plate For A Healthier You” and have samples. All are welcome to attend this free program but registration is preferred to insure ample supplies. Please call the Columbus Grove Library at 419-659-2355, Continental Library at 419-596-3727, Pandora library at 419-384-3232, Leipsic Library at 419-943-2604 to register.

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FORT JENNINGS — On Saturday March 24, the Dis-trict Science Fair was held at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. Students from Northwest Ohio who had received top scores in their local or county science fairs were eligible to participate in the District Fair.

Fort Jennings sent 19 students to the District Sci-ence Fair. Each student was asked to give a short presen-tation to a pair of judges that included science teachers, professors, college students, and industry experts. Judg-ing for Special Awards was also done by another set of judges throughout the morn-ing.

Five students from Fort

Jennings received a Superior rating and will be attending the Ohio Academy of Science State Science Day held at Ohio State University on May 5th. These students included Junior Kristen Maag, Fresh-man Emily Klir, 8th graders Jeremy Smith and Kyle Hell-man, and 7th grader Cody VonLehmden.

Other students attending District Science Day and receiving Excellent ratings are:

Jenna Calvelage, Keri Eick-holt, Sarah Hellman, Alyssa Wiedeman, Isaac Fischbach, Aaron Neidert, Renee Kraner, Alex Sealts, Dillon Schim-moeller, Erin Eickholt, Kyle Maag, Jordan Neidert, Quin-ton Neidert, and Troy Ricker.

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Fort Jennings students competing in the district science fair held in Ada recently included (Back, l-r) Emily Klir, Jenna Calvelage, Sarah Hellman, Erin Eickholt, Alyssa Wiedeman, Troy Ricker (middle) Kyle Hellman, Quinton Neidert, Dillon Schimmoeller, Keri Eickholt, Renee Kraner, Aaron Neidert and (front) Jeremy Smith, Cody VonLehmden, Alex Sealts, Jordan Neidert, Kyle Maag. Absent from photo: Kristen Maag.

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LEIPSIC — A Findlay schools assistant prin-cipal will take over as superintendent of Leipsic schools this summer.

The Leipsic school board has high hopes for Greg Williamson, who board President Brad Schroeder described as passionate and someone with lots of energy.

“He is going to be strong with curriculum and pro-gramming,” Schroeder said. “Under his direction we look to make some pretty strong improve-ment with our curriculum and use of technology.”

The board approved a three-year contract for Williamson. He replaces Alice Dewar, who announced earlier in the school year that she would retire at the end of the year. She’s been in education for 41 years, most of those at Leipsic. She became superinten-dent in 2005.

Eighteen people applied for the position and the board interviewed seven. Williamson will take over Aug. 1. His base salary will be $90,000.

Williamson has been assistant principal at Findlay High School for six years. He was previ-ously high school prin-cipal in McComb for six years. Williamson has also served as assistant princi-pal at Glenwood Elemen-tary School in Findlay. He started his career teach-ing at Old Fort schools.

Williamson could not be reached for comment Thursday.You can comment on this story at www.limaohio.com.

Leipsic schools fills top spot

Greg Williamson• Six years as Findlay High School assistant principal• Six years as McComb High School principal• Also assistant principal at Glenwood Elementary School in Findlay and teacher at Old Fort schools

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The Ottoville Competition Cheer-leaders have had another very suc-cessful year of competing since their first competition in July 2011. The path has not been without hard work and dedication as their sched-ule consists of approximately 12 hours a week on top of classes with their tumbling coaches, Joe & Tracy Dunn (Findlay Cheer Elite).

The team took a short break from competing to prepare for the boys basketball season but were back at it by January in preparation of hopes of making it to the State Champion-ships. The OHS cheer team com-peted at the Mindi Justice Scholar-ship Competition held in January and were named the winner of the large varsity division as well as the Grand Champions of the entire com-petition. This put them well on track

to compete at the Div.IV Northwest Regionals held at Anthony Wayne High School in February. Receiving a well above percentage require-ment to compete for the State title, the decision was made to keep add-ing difficulty into this already!

The packed 2:30 time limited rou-tine prior to State as the competi-tion only gets tougher. With only 12 members on the team, it puts the pressure on each of them to step up to the plate. Competing at the State finals held on March 4 in St. Johns Arena Columbus, OH, and being announced for the 2nd time in Ottoville history, back to back, OASSA Div.IV State Champions was something they will never forget. They were welcomed home with a fire truck celebration through town with many family and friends as

well as members of their basketball teams and mini cheer team. Since then the team has been preparing for the COA National competition to be held at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Florida on April 4-8. They would like to thank Father John, Hubie Byrne and the Ottoville Par-ish Center for the use of the gym and for a very generous donator for purchasing an entire cheer floor for the team, which both have been very crucial in their success!

Members of the team include Haylee Koester, April Horstman, Kendra Koester, Kendra Krouskop, Jenna Warnecke, Marissa Pohlabel, Alyssa DeLong, Caitlyn Landin, Kai-tlyn Ditto, Brittany Foster, Megan Lambert andAnna Bendele.

The team is coached by Tammy Koester and Bernetta Geise

CONTINENTAL — A ground breaking ceremony for Putnam County Habitat for Humanity’s fourth home was held Sunday in Conti-nental. The home will be constructed in partnership with the Soto family. A public reception was held following the ceremony at Continental United Methodist Church.

“This is a special day for special people,” said Conti-nental Mayor Terry Dockery.

Habitat President Chas Myers said this is actually the sixth house the Putnam County Habitat has helped build. “We also provided funds for two homes built in Haiti,” he said.

Putnam County Habitat for Humanity will start construc-tion of the Continental home in early April. Habitat homes are built with volunteer labor and sold to partner families who invest 350 sweat equity hours in helping build their own home. The home will be built next to the Continental Library to Energy Star 3.0

specifications and will meet Enterprise Green Commu-nity standards.

Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian hous-ing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing from our communities, our nation and our world. Habi-

tat partners with low-income families to build, own and maintain simple, decent affordable homes. Since it’s founding in 1976, Habitat for Humanity International has built over 500,000 homes around the world, housing over 2 million people.

HIGH SCHOOL

Ottoville cheerleaders win state championship

Habitat breaks ground in Continental

OTTAWA — It’s been a tradition for 36 years at Sts. Peter and Paul School in Ottawa. When spring arrives, the sixth graders and their teachers pack their bags and go camping. The class traveled to Camp Michindoh near Hillsdale, Mich., for a week of Out-door Education.

Classes at camp include some of the favorites: Rep-tiles and Amphibians, Creepy Critters, Michigan Settlers, Canoeing, and a Pioneer Craft Fair. The Low Challenge Course promotes teamwork and cooperation.

In Outdoor Living Skills, the students practice building a shelter and making a fire.

The students make new friends at camp, enjoy being with old friends, and have a better understanding of themselves when they return home. The students create memories that will last a life-time.

The sixth graders owe a big thank you to three par-ents who went to camp with them for the week and served as cabin Lead-ers. Their thanks go to John Schaub, Leon Fuerst, and Mary Glavich.

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Members of the Ottoville cheer team are (from left), Haylee Koester, April Horstman, Kendra Koester, Kendra Krouskop, Jenna Warnecke, Marissa Pohlabel, Alyssa DeLong, Caitlyn Landin, Kaitlyn Ditto, Brit-tany Foster, Megan Lambert and Anna Bendele.

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MOUNT CORY

Betty BieryBetty Biery, 95, of Mount

Cory and Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora, died at 2:30 a.m. March 25, 2012, at Bluffton Community Hospital, Bluffton.

She was born March 24, 1917, to Marion R. and Hazel Sherrard Pierman, who pre-ceded her in death. On Feb. 25, 1939, she married Rollin Biery, who died Feb. 25, 2005, after 66 years of mar-riage.

Mrs. Biery graduated in 1935 from Pandora High School and in 1937 from Tiffin Business College. She worked at Ohio Power in Lima and Triplett Electrical in Bluffton. She was a home-maker and farm wife and served in many church-related and community-ser-vice activities. She was an enthusiastic supporter and Christian role model for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora, and the Homebuilders Sunday School Class.

Survivors included three sons, Dean (Joan) Biery, of Rawson, Richard (Janet) Biery, of Green Valley, Ariz., and Dale (Teresa) Biery, of Fort Worth, Texas; nine grandchildren, Mike (Kathy) and Mark (Lynette) Biery, Beth (Chris) White, Barbara (Dan) Kirk, David (Jennifer) and Darren (Jennica) Biery, Karen (Brian) Galliers, Samantha (James) Hatton, and Matthew Lawrence; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Phyllis Biery; and sister, Louise Diller.

Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Pastor Lynn Thompson will offi-ciate. Burial will be in the Harmon Cemetery, Gilboa.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mission Committee at St. John Mennonite Church, Pandora.

Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com.

COLUMBUS GROVE

Gordon L. “Gordie” ReynoldsGordon L. “Gordie”

Reynolds, 65, died at 1:15 p.m. March 19, 2012, at The Meadows of Kalida in Kalida.

He was born Feb. 10, 1947, in Lima to Gordon R. Reynolds and Patricia Bowers Reynolds Taylor, who preceded him in death. He had been married to Sharon Bryan, who survives in Columbus Grove.

Mr. Reynolds was a grad-uate of Elida High School, Elida, where he was an excel-lent trumpet player in the band. He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, serving four years. He retired in 2004 from Ford Motor Co. Lima Engine Plant, after 35 years. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1275, Lima. He enjoyed boating with his family on the Coldwater, Mich., chain of lakes.

Survivors also include two daughters, Jodi (Terry) Turn-wald, of Ottoville, and Kris-tie (Dave) Neace, of Colum-bus Grove; a sister, Claudia (Andy) Bolinger, of Sidney; and six grandchildren, Josh Turnwald, Hunter Reynolds, Maddie Turnwald, Skylar Turnwald, Preston Reynolds and Rilie Neace.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Reyn-olds.

Services were held Friday at Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove, with military rites by Ameri-can Legion Post 516 and VFW Post 9648. Pastor Tom Golden officiated.

Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Hospice.

COLUMBUS GROVE

Charles M. “Chuck” Cady

Charles M. “Chuck” Cady, 71, died at 9 p.m. March 21, 2012, at his residence.

He was born Dec. 14, 1940, in Lima to James and Maxine McClain Cady. His father preceded him in death. His mother survives in Lima.

Mr. Cady was a member of Pandora Church of Christ, Pandora. He was an avid out-doorsman, who enjoyed fish-ing and hunting, and could grow anything in his garden. He will be remembered for his good sense of humor and knowledge of current events.

Survivors also include a son, Tim (Judy) Cady, of Centerville; a daughter, Pam (Tim) Funk, of Pandora; three grandchildren, Steven Cady, Sarah Cady and Joseph Edens; his beloved pet, Buddy; two brothers, James (Leslie) Cady, of Bowling Green, and David (Pat) Cady, of Lima; three sis-ters, Barbara (Joe) Binkley and Betty (Glenn) Mumper-Bresler, both of Lima, and Beverly (Max) Zizelman, of Celina; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Christy Edens.

Services were held Satur-day at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, East-side Chapel. Pastor Steven Holbrook officiated. Burial of the cremains will be at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of services Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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VAUGHNSVILLE

Leatrice J. Sybert

Leatrice J. Sybert, 76, died at 4:50 a.m. March 19, 2012, at Kindred Hospital, Lima.

She was born Sept. 12, 1935, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Grover and Belva Patrick Johnson, who preceded her in death. On Jan. 28, 1961, she married Paul L. Sybert, who survives in Vaughnsville.

Mrs. Sybert was a home-maker and had been a pho-tographer for Olan Mills Co. She was a member of Vaughnsville Community Church. She was a mem-ber of the Motor Maids of America, a ladies motorcycle club.

Survivors also include two sons, Bruce (Sheri) Sybert and Earl Eberle, both of Vaughnsville; a daughter, Pauletta Steve Wiener, of Vaughnsville; four broth-ers, Phillip Johnson, of Van Cleave, Miss., James (Deb) Johnson, of Munfordville, Ky., Grover (Teresa) John-son, of Van Cleave, Miss., and Earl (Carmelita) Johnson, of Cridersville; five sisters, Iona (Ron) Roberts, of Columbus Grove, Olive (Mel) Bachman, of Glendale, Ariz., Kathy (John) Diehl, of Lakeview, Bessie (Wilbur) Turner, of Delphos, and Teresa (Junior) Akers, of Banner, Ky.; 11 grandchildren, Matthew (Kim) Maas, Jessica (Tay-lor) Brinkman, Jamie Maas, Lenore Wiener, Wyatt Syb-ert, Rylee Sybert, Jon Wie-ner, Justin Wiener, Sabrina Eberle, Eric (Melissa) Eley and Chad (Valerie) Eley; and three great-grandchildren, Landen Eberle, Caleb Eley and Ella Eley.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Christine D. Maas; a grandson, Colton Sybert; and two sisters, Ava-lon Shepherd and Elouise Griffith.

Services were held Friday at Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove. Pastor Thomas Brown offici-ated.

Memorial contributions may be made to Vaughnsville Community Church.

OTTOVILLE

Margaret B. Otte Metzger

Margaret B. Otte Metzger, 91, of Dayton, formerly of Ottoville, died March 16, 2012.

She was born Dec. 7, 1920, in Ottoville Gerhard and Barbara Thithoff Otte, who preceded her in death.

Mrs. Metzger loved travel-ing with her family. She col-lected salt and pepper shak-ers, was a wonderful cook and totally loved spoiling her grandchildren.

Survivors include three children, Brother Robert J. Metzger, of Washington, D.C., Barbara A. Metzger, of Moraine, and Gerard L. Metzger, of West Carrollton; a son-in-law, Tom McDonald; five grand-children, Kathy (Mike) Moddeman, Christopher (Nicole) McDonald, Becky (Timmy) Myers, Tommy (Amber) McDonald and Sean (Sarah) McDonald; 13 great-grandchildren, Abby, Will and Jacob Moddeman, Noah, Jackson and Andrew McDonald, Marly Hargis, Hannah, Kevin and Zach Myers, Aidan and Trevor McDonald, and Braeden McDonald; a sister, Mary Ann Otte, of Washington Township; her beloved granddog, Rocky; and sever-al other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marilyn McDonald; and eight siblings, Marcille Boerger, Euletta Weber, Elvira Bodkins, and Henry, Gerhard, Elmer, Leo, and Elizabeth “Betty” Otte.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday at St. Henry Catholic Church, Dayton. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery.

Arrangements were han-dled by Newcomer Funeral Home South Chapel, Kettering.

Memorial contributions may be made to Marianist Mission, 4435 E. Patterson Road, Dayton, OH 45430.

Condolences may be expressed at Newcomer Dayton.com.

The family would like to thank the staff at Miami Valley Hospital, Liberty Retirement Community of Washington Township and Hospice of Dayton for their loving care.

OTTAWA

Helen L. Utendorf

Helen L. Utendorf, 90, died at 6 a.m. March 24, 2012, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

She was born Jan. 27, 1922, in Columbus Grove to Hugo and Anna Meyer Recker, who preceded her in death. On May 7, 1941, she mar-ried William P. Utendorf, who died Aug. 2, 2001.

Mrs. Utendorf was a home-maker and also worked with her husband on their family farm. She was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, and its Altar Rosary Society. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed quilting and flower gardening.

Survivors include seven children, William (Joan) Utendorf Jr., of Ottawa, Janice (Roger) Stemen, of Ottawa, Judy (Dan) Siefker, of Ottawa, James (Linda) Utendorf, of Grover Hill, Mick (Dennis) Brickner, of Glandorf, Roger (Judy) Utendorf, of Ottawa, and Steven (Carla) Utendorf, of Glandorf; 22 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; 13 stepgreat-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Dan Lammers, of Findlay; a daughter-in-law, Carol Utendorf, of Ottawa; three sisters, Verna Hohenbrink and Velma Salisbury, both of Ottawa, and Carol Baldauf, of Mendon; and a sister-in-law, Janet Recker, of Ottawa.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Lammers; a son, Gary Utendorf; two grandchildren; four brothers, Carl, Daniel, Leonard and Hugo Recker Jr.; and three sisters, Eva Dulle, Emogene Buckland and Alberta Maas.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa. The Rev. Matt Jozefiak and the Rev. George Wenzinger officiat-ed. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to SS. Peter & Paul School Endowment.

Condolences may be expressed at lovefuneral home.com.

Arrangements are by Love Funeral Home, Ottawa.

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ter Egg Hunt will take place this Sunday, April 1, at 12:30 p.m. sharp (New start time). The event will be held at the Glandorf Park. The even is for three age groups.

Last chance to buy Ottoville bookThe book “The History of Ottoville 1846-2003,” by Rita

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PANDORA — Grace Mennonite Church in Pandora will be holding their annual Holy Week Services on April 1 and 2. The speaker this year is Janeen Bertsche John-son, Campus Pastor at Associated Menno-nite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, Indiana. The series ,”Seeking the Mind of Christ,” will explore Philippians 2:5-11 and what it means to “let the same mind be in you that

was in Christ Jesus,” She will be preach-ing at the Palm Sunday Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. on April 1, the evening worship at 6:30 p.m. and Monday evening , April 2, at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend these special Holy Week Meetings. Grace Mennonite is located at 502 E. Main St. in Pandora. Call the church at 419 384 3038 for more information

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OTTAWA — Trinity Pre-school is a Step Up To Quality 2 Star rated ecu-menical Christian-based program at Trinity United Methodist Church, 137 N. Pratt Street, Ottawa.

Trinity Preschool is offer-ing extended times for next

year. For morning classes extended care will be offered from 8-9 a.m. After-noon class extended care will be offered from 2:45-3:45 p.m. with pick up no later than 4 p.m. One you have signed up, be aware that it is for the whole year

– you cannot float in and out of the program and a minimum number of chil-dren will be required to offer this program. Call 419-523-3518 for more information or to put your child’s name on the regis-tration list.

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OTTAWA — Putnam County YMCA is having a fund raiser April 15, 11:30-1 p.m. Harlan’s Chicken BBQ tickets are on sale now. You can purchase tickets from Brenda, Justin, Doug, Lisa or Peg, at the Y or you may stop in at the front desk. All pro-ceeds will be used to benefit all areas of the PCYMCA.

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COLUMBUS – Portsmouth boys basketball coach Gene Collins said he hadn’t seen his team shoot 3-pointers the way it did in the first half of a 74-66 win over Ottawa-Glandorf in a Division III boys basketball state tourna-ment semifinal on Thursday in probably 10 games.

Ottawa-Glandorf would have been much happier if he’d had to wait a little longer.

Portsmouth (24-2), which averaged five made 3-point-ers a game this season, dropped six on the Titans in the first half. And four of those came in the second quarter, when Portsmouth raced out to a 41-26 halftime lead after trailing O-G by a point after one quarter.

A fourth-quarter rally got Ottawa-Glandorf (19-7) to within five points, 71-66, with 30 seconds left in the game. But that big early run by Portsmouth was too much to recover from.

John Lammers came off the bench to score 19 points for O-G, including four 3-point-ers. T.J. Metzger had 15 points

and Michael Rosebrock scored 10 points, all but two of them in the first quarter.

Rosebrock was limited to only one field goal attempt in the second half by a Ports-mouth defense that focused on him as O-G’s most consis-tent scoring threat.

Ottawa-Glandorf was mak-ing its first state tournament appearance since 2008, but Portsmouth was back at the Value City Arena for a second consecutive year. The Trojans lost 58-47 to Cleveland Cen-tral Catholic in a Division III state semifinal last season.

That experience helped said Evans, one of 12 seniors on Portsmouth’s roster.

“Last year I was just sur-prised to be here,” the Ports-mouth guard said. “Being here last year helped me a lot. I think it helped the whole team.”

Halfway through this sea-son Ottawa-Glandorf had a 6-4 record and probably not many people were consider-ing them a threat to get to the state tournament. The Titans finished third in the Western

Buckeye League.But going into Thursday

night’s game they had won nine of their last 10 games to put themselves in the Divi-sion III Final Four.

“You won’t find guys who fight like our guys. I know

that’s clichéd and you’ll hear coaches say that all around. To do what this group has done speaks volumes for their character and work ethic and just the over-all heart these guys have,” McGlaughlin said.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Ottawa-Glandorf falls to Portsmouth

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Jim Bisenius visited Put-nam County schools and also spoke to parents on what to do if you or your child is bullied. The Bullying Proofing Youth Workshop for Parents was held Tues-day, March 22

During this workshop the Putnam County Educational Service Center hosted Jim Bisenius. The anti-bullying parent workshop covered exactly how to teach your child to respond to verbal bullying, physical bullying, social bullying, and group manipulation. Students and parents alike learned specif-ically how “popular” bullies isolate, control and manipu-late their peers.

Students were given les-sons on techniques to use if they are bullied.

“Bullies feed on fear,” Bisenius told students at Ottawa elementary. He gave

lessons on how to remain relax and how to react to a bully.

“The bullies want atten-tion, so don’t talk back to them,” Bisenius said. “This never works, They have had years of practice in insulting and making fun of others.”

Jim Bisenius has sixteen years of experience as a child and adolescent thera-pist specializing in teaching extremely targeted youth how to handle bullying situations. He has devel-oped response techniques that have been recognized nationally as extremely effective at stopping the dance between kids who bully and the ones they tar-get. Jim has taught his meth-ods to over 450 schools nationally.

This program is was spon-sored by Project SAFE, a federally funded Safe Schools/Healthy Students initiative written and man-aged by the Putnam County Educational Service Center.

OTTAWA — The Blanchard River Watershed Partnership and the Vil-lage of Ottawa is planning a clean-up day for April 28, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until noon, or done. Rain date will be May 5, 2010. We plan to clean sections of Tawa Run and the Blanchard River. Please meet at the Vil-lage’s Swimming Pool park-ing lot. Bring gloves, proper shoes, and wear long pants. Volunteers are needed.

The BRWP represents the six counties of the Blanchard River Watershed

is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving water quality through devel-oping citizen involvement and watershed action plans. While not related to the NW Ohio Flood Mitigation Part-nership, BRWP works in cooperation with the com-munities and local agen-cies on water resource and environmental issues. Vol-unteers are welcome to join activities at any time. Learn more about the Blanchard River on the BRWP website at www.BlanchardRiver.org.

Spring clean-up day in Ottawa planned

Lessons given on dealing with bullies

WORKSHOP

SOFTBALLOttawa-Glandorf 6, Fostoria 1

Ottawa-Glandorf’s Megan Kitchen struck out 14 in the Titans’ opening-game victory over Fostoria. She gave up one run on four hits and walked one.

For O-G, Jessie Kreinbrink had three hits with a double.BASEBALLElida 8, Fort Jennings 4

FORT JENNINGS – Elida’s Mackenzie Hampshire went 2 for 4 with a double and four RBIs to power the Bulldogs to a victory over Fort Jennings.

Dalton Martz earned the win. He struck out six and walked one.Continental 5, Wayne Trace 4

Continental scored two runs in the bottom of the fifth to pull ahead 5-4 and notch a win over Wayne Trace.

The Pirates’ Spencer Ordway had two hits with a double. Bran-

don Burke had two hits. Dakota Scott had a home run and two RBIs.

Ordway also picked up the win with four innings of work. Bran-don Scott tossed three shutout innings of one-hit ball for the save.

It was the opener for both teams.Patrick Henry 9, Miller City 8

DESHLER – Patrick Henry scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth to pull out a win over Miller City.

For Miller City, Jared Kern had two hits with a double. Jay Schnipke had two hits.Kalida 4, Delphos Jefferson 2

KALIDA – Kalida’s Jordan Lau-dick gave up two runs on five hits to help Kalida bump off Delphos Jefferson.

At the plate for Kalida Nick Guis-inger went 2 for 3 with a double.

Kalida is 1-0, while Delphos Jefferson is 1-2.

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Ottawa-Glandorf’s T.J. Metzger makes a pass by Portsmouth’s Zaide Whitley in the first half of Thursday’s Division III state tournament semifinal at Value city Arena in Columbus.

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Public AuctionAntiques, Collectibles and HouseholdSaturday, March 31, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

1275 N Cole Street Lima, OHAutomobile: 1985 El Camino Classic V8 83186 milesItems for sale: Model train (a lot) new and old stock, Lionel train set, 2 Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad calendars, Blue/white chrome table with 4 chairs, yellow/black chrome table, red/white chrome chairs, 5 pc Victorian tea set, lamps, Sellers kitchen cabinet, old console TV, GE microwave, kitchen table and 6 chairs, chest freezers, china cabinet, curio cabinet, lamps, hanging lights, Coffee grinder, pots, pans, dishes, utensils, Tupperware, Little Chief smoker (new), Pyrex, Corning ware, cast iron pots, pressure cooker, Exide glass battery, spice jars, jugs, crocks, and bowls, Coke items, crystal chickens, McCoy, Fenton, Depression glass, Carnival glass, Capo DiMonte, lead crystal, old books, old Time and Life magazines, old kids pictures, clocks, fountain pens, bullet pencils, figurines of people, birds and cats, Johann, Bavarian Germany, Havilland, Blue Garland pattern large service and serving pieces, silverware, silver plate, 4 tin type photos, Crider paper weight, Blenko glass, Morrow bike parts cabinet, New Departure Coaster brakes and hubs cabinet, hand and power tools, shelving, store display racks, hardware, old door knobs and locks, and much, much more. Terms: Cash or check with proper identification.Lunch Available.

See full listing and pictures on www.auctionzip.com. Auction conducted by:

Reindel Auction Service21344 State Route 697

Delphos, Oh419-235-3607

Auctioneers: Mike Reindel, Mark Knoch, and Doug Fenbert Apprentice Auctioneers: Jeff Schott and Brandon Daniels

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GENERAL

VacancyAnnouncement

Hardin County Job and Fam-ily Services is seeking a

Social ServicesSupervisor

to manage a Service Coordi-nation Unit to be establishedin the PCSA. Incumbent willbe responsible for establish-ing the Unit and supervisingFamily Coach(es), part-timeMental Health professionalyet to be contracted and oth-er direct service providers tobe identified; some grantwriting will also be required.Incumbent will work closelywith existing PCSA staff andFiscal Officer to identifyrequired services and availa-ble funding to ensure maxi-mum use of allocations forbenefit of the community.Significant opportunity for ini-tiative. A Bachelor’s Degreein Social Work or relatedfield or equivalent experi-ence required. Applicantsmay apply by submitting acover letter detailing salaryhistory, current resume, references and qualifica-tions as they relate to theabove. Applications willnot be accepted after April6, 2012 at 4:00 pm. Pleasesend resumes to:

Hardin County Job and Family Services, HR Department,

175 W. Franklin St, Kenton, Ohio 43326

or e-mail: [email protected]

HEALTHCARE

Autumn Court NursingHome specializes in monitor-ing and caring for residentswith mental health condi-tions and behaviors.

Currently we are hiring,part-time, full-time & PRN

STNA’son all shifts, Full-time

RN3rd. shift, part-time

RN1rst.shift and part-time

Dietary

Those who are interested inpromoting and working in anatmosphere of compassion.The right candidate will pos-sess excellent time manage-ment skills, responsiveness,excellent communicationskills as well as respect forresidents and co-workers.We offer competitive wagesand flexible schedules.For confidential considera-tion please contact LindaNichols @ 419-523-4370,email resume [email protected], fax a resume to419-523-3367, or apply inperson at Autumn Court1925 E. 4th Street, Ottawa,Ohio. EOE

HEALTHCARE

BATON ROUGE MEDICALCOMMUNITY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR -LNHA

We are currently recruiting acompassionate leader toassume the position of Executive Director of ourfacility. The ideal candidatemust be state licensed asan LNHA in Ohio and have,at minimum, a BachelorsDegree. Also, must have

knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations/ stand-ards, budgetary compliance,and possess solid communi-cation and marketing skills.Interested applicants submitresume in confidence to:

PLUS MANAGEMENTSERVICES, INC.

ATTN: BOARD CHAIR2262 BATON ROUGE

AVENUELIMA, OH 45805

[email protected]

HEALTHCARE

Blanchard Valley Health Sys-tem, an independenthealthcare organizationserving Northwest Ohio isseeking individuals for thefollowing positions:

Acute Dialysis RNER RN

Dialysis Tech

Complete job dicription canbe found on our website. Toapply for this position,please visit:www.bvhealthsystem.org

to submit an online applica-tion. BVHS is an equl oppor-tunity employer that valuesdiversity and places top pri-ority on excellence inservice.

HEALTHCARE

CNP or PA-CInterested in Pediatrics.Competitive salary offered. Send Reply to:

Box # 5000 C/O The Lima News,

3515 Elida Rd, Lima, Ohio 45807

HEALTHCARE

Come Join our Team of Professionals!

Institute for OrthopaedicSurgery is currently seekinga highly motivated and ener-getic professional for thefollowing position.

PRN OCCUPATIONALTHERAPIST

Must be a graduate of an ac-credited OccupationalTherapy school andlicensed in the State ofOhio. OT will be part of acomprehensive orthopaedictreatment team and willreport directly to the Directorof Physical and Occupation-al Therapy.

CPR Certification Required

Please mail or fax resumesto:

Pat FarmerInstitute for Orthopaedic

Surgery801 Medical Drive, Suite B

Lima, OH 45804EOE

Fax: 419-222-1832

HEALTHCARE

PART TIME STNA2nd and 3rd shift StateTested Nursing Assistantsare needed part time for thedirect care of residents.Apply at Lima ConvalescentHome, 1650 AllentownRoad, Lima, Ohio 45805

HEALTHCARE

END USER / NETWORKSUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Full-time. 80 hours per two-week period, typically 8a-4:30p, but will vary as need-ed. Associate’s Degree or 5years experience in ahelpdesk/end user supportrole. Experience in a medi-cal practice and/or hospitalsetting preferred. Experi-ence must include installing,upgrading, troubleshootingand repairing personal com-puters in a network environ-ment. Network infrastructureexperience required such asEthernet networks, TCP/IPnetwork protocol, Microsoftnetwork operating systems,routers, switches, VPN, wire-less networking, and net-work wiring.

Qualified candidates areencouraged to submit aresume / application to:

Kim Sarchet Human Resources

1250 S. Washington st.Van Wert, Ohio 45891

Phone: 419-238-8633Fax: 419-238-9390Email:

[email protected]

Visit the Hospital’s websiteat:www.vanwerthospital.org

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HEALTHCARE

HOME HEALTHHOSPICE DIRECTOR REGISTERED NURSE

We are seeking a Regis-tered Nurse to fulfill theHome Health Director posi-tion. Candidates must beprofessional, compassion-ate, and have managerialexperience preferably in thehome health field. We offeran excellent wage and bene-fits package. Interested per-sons should apply at:

Community Home Health& Hospice Services

of Lima2262 Baton Rouge Avenue

Lima, Ohio 45805Fax (419) 221-1125

[email protected]

HEALTHCARE

OUTPATIENTTHERAPIST

Full Time

Seeking outpatient therapistto provide individual & groupcounseling. Able to workflexible hours, including eve-nings & weekends. Musthave BA in mental healthrelated field with LSW.Masters degree with LISWor PCC license preferred.Clean driving record. Ex-cellent benefit package.Send resume to

CPS-32OPT799 S. Main St.Lima, OH 45804

or apply online atwww.cole

man-professional.comE.O.E.

HEALTHCARE

St. Rita’s ProfessionalServices Employment

Opportunity

St. Rita’s Professional Serv-ices currently has an open-ing for a Pre-Service CenterManager.

Interested candidates can re-view the position and submitapplication and resume byvisiting www.srpsprofessionals.org. St. Rita’s Professio-nal Services is an EqualOpportunity Employer.

TRADES

WELDERS ANDCNC MACHINISTS

A successful and well-established Northwest Ohio-based manufacturer andleading worldwide supplierof engineered products tothe bridge and highway con-struction industry is seekingqualified welders and machi-nists for second and thirdshifts. Shift premium wouldapply.

The ideal welding candidatewill have proven ability inmig, tig or stick welding, aswell as troubleshootingskills. A welder qualificationtest will be required. Blue-print reading a plus.

CNC Machinists shouldhave 2+ years of CNC expe-rience, programming experi-ence helpful.

We offer a comprehensivebenefits package and com-petitive wages. Interestedcandidates should apply inperson or send a resume to(all e-mailed resumes mustbe in Microsoft Word for-mat):

Rhonda Grothaus, HumanResources Manager

300 E Cherry St.North Baltimore, Oh 45872Email:[email protected]: 419-257-2200No Phone Calls, Please

INDUSTRIAL

ManufacturingEngineers

Norcold, Inc., recognized asthe leader in refrigeratormanufacturing for the RV,Marine and Truck markets,is currently accepting re-sumes for two Manufactur-ing Engineers at our Sidney,Ohio facility.These positions plan, de-sign, and support manufac-turing processes analyzingthe layout of equipment,workflow, assembly meth-ods, and work force utiliza-tion in addition to variousother levels of tasks associ-ated to this role. The idealcandidate will have a Bache-lor degree in an Engineer-ing, Technical or Scientificdiscipline or equivalent ex-perience, 3-7 years experi-ence in a manufacturingenvironment, working knowl-edge of PLCs, experiencewith AutoCad and MicrosoftOffice programs, and experi-ence with Lean principlesand continuous improve-ment. We offer an excellentbenefits package includinghealth, dental, life, 401(K)and many others. For con-fidential consideration, for-ward resume in Word formatwith salary history and re-quirements [email protected] put Job# 1203S inthe subject line. No phonecalls please. Visit our web-site to learn more:

www.norcold.comEOE

INDUSTRIAL

Tool & Die Openings∂ Die maintenance∂ Trouble Shoot dies∂ Stamping Press setup aplus∂1st and 2nd shift Openings

Send resumes toKim Wannemacher

HR ManagerPO Box 306

Ottawa, OH 45875or kwannemacher@

rkindustries.org

MANUFACTURING

PATRICKPRODUCTS, INC

Local plastic container man-ufacturer is accepting appli-cations for the followingopenings.

MACHINE OPERATOR

Self motivated and able towork individually or on teamprojects. Must have mechan-ical, electrical, and PLCbackground with good trou-ble shooting skllis. Hydraul-ic, pneumatic and computerskills are a plus. Candidatesmust have a strong attend-ance history with the flexibili-ty to work 1st, 2nd or 3rdshift and daily or weekendover time as required.

For consideration please for-ward a copy of your resumeand references to:

Patrick Products, In.Attn: HR

150 S Werner StLeipsic, OH 45856

PROFESSIONAL

TOOLING ROOMEMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITIESAn Injection Molding Companyis accepting resumes for thefollowing tooling positions:

CNC Mill Toolmaker - Past ex-perience operating CNC HighSpeed Mills. CNC Lathe andMaster Cam experience a plusCNC EDM Toolmaker - Pastexperience operating CharmilleWire and Sinker Machines.Master Cam and the ability tooperate Manual Surface Grind-ers a plus.Entry Level Toolmaker - Out-standing attitude with the will-ingness to learn. Exposure to atooling operation is also re-quired.

Interested applicants shouldsubmit resume with wage re-quirements to:

Human ResourcesP.O. Box 278

Ottoville, Ohio 45876E.O.E

SALES

CUSTOMER SERIVICESALES REPS

RESPONSIBILITIES: Ex-plaining company benefitsand procedures.Full time, part time, days,evenings, and weekendshifts available.

Call 877-623-9160

TRADE

Licensed plumber, musthave valid Ohio driver’s li-cense. Apply in person at:

BROWN’S HEATING& COOLING,

414 Brower Rd.,Lima, 45801

No phone calls please!

SALES

DIRECT SALESPROFESSIONAL

Culligan, the world leaderin the water treatment indus-try for over 75 years, is seek-ing a direct sales professio-nal to represent one or moreDirect of the following coun-ties in Ohio:

Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer,

and Putnam. Direct Sales experience pre-ferred. Culligan Sales Pro-fessionals are responsiblefor building sales within anassigned territory through di-rect lead generation efforts,in-home water testing, prod-uct demostation, and equip-ment specification. Profes-sional training and manufac-turer certification provided.Benefits include health insur-ance, 401K retirement pro-gram, paid holidays and va-cations, and high-income po-tential! Do you have what ittakes? Send resume to:

750 Bellefontaine Ave.Lima, Ohio 45801

or email:[email protected]

www.culliganohio.com

SALES

INTERESTED IN ACAREER IN REAL

ESTATE?Well Established Company.Very good commission split.CALL JERRY DOWNING,WESTWOOD REALESTATE CO. INC., for an appointment 419-331-3015

SALES

Local companyseeking Inside

Sales/CustomerService Rep

Previous sales or manage-ment experience helpful.Qualities: computer andphone skills, able to multitask, detail oriented anda self starter. Eager tocompete to grow commis-sion. Salary plus commis-sion. Monday - Friday 8 - 5. Email resume to: [email protected]

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BLOW MOLDING TECHNICIAN

Precision ThermoplasticComponents, Inc. (PTC), anestablished Plastic InjectionMolding, Blow Molding,Extrusion and AssemblyCompany located in Lima,Ohio, has an immediate opportunity for an experi-enced Blow Molding/Process Technician. Thesuccessful candidate shouldhave the following qualifica-tions:

*Minimum of 5 yrs priorexperience in the blow mold-ing field with at least 3 yrsexperience as a Mold orProcess Technician.*Experience processingPET, LDPE and HDPE re-quired*Be a self-motivated, hands-on type of individual*Good verbal and writtencommunication skills*Ability to work any shift*Experience with Nissei andBekum blow molding machines a plus*Have experience in a widerange of resins*Must have ability to devel-op processing parameters in-dependently in order to maxi-mize production capabilities*Working knowledge of ISOprinciples*Ability to function in a teambased environment

PTC offers competitivewages and excellent bene-fits and is an equal opportu-nity employer.

Email your resume to:ricks@@ptclima.comMail your resume to:

PTC INC. HR Manager

Box 1296Lima, OH 45802

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MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Airstream Inc., manufactur-er of Recreational Vehicleslocated in Jackson CenterOhio, is seeking an experi-enced Manufacturing Engineer.

The position requires anAssociates Degree in the En-gineering field with a BS pre-ferred and 5 years experi-ence in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering.Proficiency with 3D CAD pro-grams as well as MicrosoftExcel, Word andPowerPoint is essential.

Details of the position willinclude the design of toolingusing Autodesk softwarepackages; oversee and/orassist maintenance with theupkeep and repair of exist-ing tooling and equipment;develop and lead trainingsessions for productionassociates; troubleshootassembly/manufacturingprocess/problems; recom-mend design improvementsand create standard workprocedures.

We offer a competitive sal-ary in addition to a compre-hensive benefits package.Please send resume to:

Airstream Inc.Attn: HR Dept.

PO Box 629Jackson Center, OH

[email protected]

Fax: 937-596-7929

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ORIENTAL VERY Ornate cof-fee table. $350. Oriental curiocabinet. $300. Call 419-236-3043

EVERGREENSBlue Spruce 4’ $35. NorwaySpruce 5’ $30. Fast growing

Green Giant Arborvitae 5’ $25.Call Ottawa 419-615-5160

GARAGE DOOR, 9x7 whitewood garage door with win-dows. All hardware includingwind-up springs. $85. Call 419-646-3770

WHEELCHAIR WITH leg rests$125. Electric lift chair $225.Queen size box springs $125.Call 419-221-0402 or 419-303-3294

BUSH HOG 6 Foot MowerSquealer. Like New. $850 orbest offer. 419-523-6939

BUSH HOG Mower,6 foot. Like New, $850 or bestoffer. Call 419-523-6939.

WINDBREAKTREES

Blue Spruce, NorwaySpruce, Aborvitae & WhitePine 2’ to2 1/2’ tall, contain-er grown. $9.75 each. Plus

large selection of shadetrees & shrubs at low prices.Cranberry Creek Nursery

Phone 419-538-6568Ottawa. Monday-Friday

10 am-6 pm, Saturday 10am- 3 pm. Sunday-closed.

we do not accept credit card

9 WEEK old Tea Cup Chihua-hua puppies Male $300 Female$350. Call 419-230-7641

2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSONLOW RIDER 10,000 miles, lotsof chrome. $8,000. Call 419-649-93582002 INDIAN CHEIF 88" mo-tor, 5 speed, leather coveredhard bags, Mikuni carb, 2 in 1exhaust. New tires. KBB$11,900. Asking $10,000.

CALL 740-207-7044

2002 KAWASAKI Vulcan Clas-sic 1500, fuel injected. 20,000miles. One owner. $3,800. Call419-230-01552006 HONDA REBEL, whitemetal flake color, excellent con-dition. Very low miles. Saddlebags. $3,000. 419-657-20332008 HARLEY - DAVIDSONDYNA SUPERGLIDE, Lowmileage, excellent condition.$10,000. Call 419-231-0992

2008 SUZUKI C 109 RT,11,300 miles, excellent condi-tion. $8,200. Call 419-326-08032009 BUELL XB12SS Lighten-ing Long, excellent condition.Dark Red. $5,800. Call 419-657-2033

2002 MAZDA MIATA, 19,000miles, excellent condition, ga-raged in the winter. $12,500.Call 419-909-9090

2005 Honda Accord LX, 5Speed manual transmission.250,000 miles. New tires. Wellmaintained. $ 5,200. Call 419-566-0447

2008 CHRYSLER SEBRINGCONVERTIBLE 75,000 miles,white with gray leather interior.$11,499. Excellent condition.Call 419-234-2629

TIRES & WHEELSChevy Mag wheels with Good-year tires P225-60R-16 Set offour. $150. Call 419-532-2028

1988 23’ NOVA WELLCRAFT,454 engine, clean, excellentcondition. Cuddy cabin. Newertrailer. $6,000/best offer. Call419-234-03642005 LUND PRO SPORT 1700Adventure, 2006 Mercury 90HP Optimax, 70 pound MinnKota, loaded. Excellent condi-tion. $14,500. Celina 419-733-3336

1970 Chevrolet Corvette T-tops, automatic, power steer-ing. $11,000. Call 419-236-3043

1982 DODGE Ram 150 Cus-tom, motor is 318, manualtransmission, asking $1,200/best offer. 1983 Ford F150 mo-tor is 464, manual transmis-sion, asking $1,500/best offer.Rebuilt transmission from 1885Crown Vic, asking $700/bestoffer. Call 419-586-0880

Maintenance TechnicianALPLA of Lima, an extrusion blow molding facility is accepting resumes for the position of Maintenance Technician. Some of the responsibilities for this position will include Maintenance of blow molding machines, installation of machines, perform mechanical and electrical layout, routine preventive maintenance, performs troubleshooting and repairs machines independently and provides training.ALPLA offers competitive wages and benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401K plan. To be considered for the position an applicant must be able to successfully pass a background check and a drug screen. Resumes should be sent to the below address:

ALPLA3320 Ft. Shawnee Industrial Drive

Attn: Human ResourcesLima, Ohio 45806

Setex, a joint-venture business between Tachi-S and Johnson Controls and also a first-tier automotive seating supplier to Honda of America, is seeking the following position:

2nd Shift Human Resources Supervisor

This individual will be responsible for maintaining and promoting positive employee relations and supporting the day to day Human Resources Operations. Some of the duties include: recruiting; interviewing qualified candidates for vacant positions; administering company policies and procedures; coordinating benefits for Team Members; investigating Team Member concerns in a confidential manner and bringing resolution; assisting in evaluating reports, decisions, and results of department in relations to established goals; handling Peoplesoft database entries; coordinating and administering training / orientation; maintaining Affirmative Action Plan and supporting documentation; assisting with FMLA, Short Term Disability and compliance tracking; assisting with administering the company 401(k) plan as well as administering the attendance program.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of Business Management with three (3) years of experience, and/or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. High degree of professionalism along with organizational skills, tact and diplomacy is essential. Knowledge of Microsoft applications, Peoplesoft and Kronos time and attendance is preferred.

Setex offers a competitive wage and benefits package; many of which begins immediately.

Send resume to:

HR ManagerSetex Inc.

1111 McKinley RoadSt. Marys, OH 45885Fax: 419-394-1559

Email: [email protected]

WAPAKONETA, OHIO PLANTGeneral Aluminum is a leader in the technology intensive metal products industry. We are currently seeking candidates for the folloWing Maintenance position at our Wapakoneta, ohio facility.

Maintenance technician – night shiftHands on position with responsibility for maintaining low pressure cast machines, xray, CNC machining and heat treat production equipment.

A successful candidate would have:• High school diploma or GED• Experience in Hydraulics, pneumatics, industrial electricity,

PLC troubleshooting, electronics and mechanical repairs• Fanuc robotics experience preferred• CNC machinery experience• Arc Flash trained• Previous maintenance experience in a foundry setting preferred• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift (7PM – 7AM), with every other weekend off. (Initial training will take place on 1st shift).

• Must have own tools

General Aluminum offers a competitive wage and benefit package. Qualified candidates should submit their resume and salary requirements to:

General Aluminum Manufacturing CompanyATTN: HR (MAINT TECH)

13663 Short Rd., Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895FAX (419) 739-9328; EMAIL: [email protected]

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Catch me if you can

Stations of the cross

Share your home photos!So you think you have a pretty neat photo of a family member, pet or fun event? We’d love to see it. E-mail it to [email protected] and we’ll publish it on the Web and we might just publish it here too.

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Wannamacher’sTavern

Ottoville, OH · 419-453-3115

Phone: 419-453-3825Fax: 419-453-3025

www.millercontractinggroup.com

James H. Niedecken: Owner, C.I.C., L.U.T.C.F.Lisa Horstman: Agent, C.I.S.R.Kim Hilvers: Agent, Life & Health Specialist

161 W. Canal Street P.O. Box 458 Ottoville, OH 45876toll free: 1-888-321-7269 ph: 419-453-3448 fax: 419-453-3049

NIEDECKEN INSURANCE AGENCY

BASEBALLTuesday Mar. 27 Ottawa-Glandorf Schools 5:00pmWednesday Mar. 28 Ft. Jennings Schools 4:00pmThursday Mar. 29 @ Ayersville Schools 5:00pmTuesday Apr. 03 *@ Columbus Grove Schools 5:00pmWednesday Apr. 04 @ Miller City Schools 5:00pmMonday Apr. 09 *@ Continental Schools 5:00pmTuesday Apr. 10 Delphos Jefferson 5:00pmWednesday Apr. 11 @ Bluffton High School 5:00pmThursday Apr. 12 @ Delphos St. John’s 5:00pmSaturday Apr. 14 @ Crestview Schools 2:00pmTuesday Apr. 17 * Leipsic Schools 5:00pmWednesday Apr. 18 @ L.C.C. Schools 5:00pmFriday Apr. 20 *@ Pandora-Gilboa Schools 5:00pmMonday Apr. 23 *@ Ft. Jennings Schools 5:00pmTuesday Apr. 24 Lima Perry Schools 5:00pmWednesday Apr. 25 @ Wayne Trace Schools 5:00pmThursday Apr. 26 * Continental Schools 5:00pmFriday Apr. 27 Spencerville Schools 5:00pmSaturday Apr. 28 Lima Temple Christian 12:00pmTuesday May 01 * Miller City Schools 5:00pmThursday May 03 * Kalida Schools 5:00pmFriday May 04 @ Lincolnview Schools 5:00pm

SOFTBALLTuesday Mar. 27 @ Wayne Trace Schools 5:00pmWednesday Mar. 28 @ Lima Senior Schools 5:00pmFriday Mar. 30 @ Allen East Schools 5:00pmTuesday Apr. 03 *@ Columbus Grove Schools 5:00pmWednesday Apr. 04 Lima Shawnee Schools 5:00pmThursday Apr. 05 * Miller City Schools 5:00pmSaturday Apr. 07 *@ Leipsic Schools 2:00pmTuesday Apr. 10 Ada Schools 5:00pmWednesday Apr. 11 Elida Schools 5:00pmSaturday Apr. 14 Lima Perry Schools 1:00pmMonday Apr. 16 Ayersville Schools 5:00pmWednesday Apr. 18 Lincolnview Schools 5:00pmSaturday Apr. 21 @ Paulding Schools 11:00amTuesday Apr. 24 @ Delphos Jefferson 5:00pmThursday Apr. 26 @Van Wert Schools 5:00pmMonday Apr. 30 @ Ottawa-Glandorf Schools 5:00pmTuesday May 01 Antwerp Schools 5:00pmWednesday May 02 @ L.C.C. Schools 5:00pmThursday May 03 *@ Pandora-Gilboa Schools 5:00pmWednesday May 09 * Kalida Schools 5:00pmSaturday May 12 *Continental Schools 12:00pm

CO-ED VARSITY TRACKThursday Mar. 29 @ Paulding w/FJ 4:30pmTuesday Apr. 03 @ Lincolnview w/Crestview 4:30pmThursday Apr. 05 Ottoville/FJ/P-G 4:30pmTuesday Apr. 10 @ Ayersville Schools 4:30pmFriday Apr. 13 @ Columbus Grove Schools 4:00pmThursday Apr. 19 @ Continental w/C-R Holgate 4:30pmSaturday Apr. 21 @ Delphos St. John’s 9:00amFriday Apr. 27 @ Edgerton Schools 4:00pmTuesday May 01 Van Wert Schools 5:00pmFriday May 04 @ PCL (Columbus Grove) 4:00pmMonday May 07 Ottoville/LCC/FJ 4:30pm

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March 28 - April 3, 2012

18-month-old Conner Ladd, of Continental, loves chasing bubbles during the recent unseasonably warm weather.

The Pandora-Gilboa girls won the Elmwood 6th grade Tournament held on March 23 and 24. The team went 5-0 to take first place. Members of the team include (front, l-r): Storm Hiegel, Stevie Brooks, Ariana Barnes and (back, l-r) coach Steve Fenstermaker, manager Lacie Fenstermaker, Paige Fenstermaker, Kayla Ferguson, Abby Auchmuty, Madison Dulaney and coach Melissa Fenstermaker.

Homemade noodles on sale FridayMae Baldridge (left) and volunteer Sylvia Niese are shown making home-made noo-dles for the Putnam Acres activities bake sale on Friday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited to this event. •Submitted photo

Students raise $1,500 for charity

The third and fourth graders at SPPS recently participated

in a Math-a-Thon. The Math-a- Thon is a fundraiser for St.

Jude’s Childrens’ Hospital. The students complete a

book full of math problems and ask for donations for

completing those problems. With only 45 students partici-pating in this fundraiser they

still raised $1,500.00!

The third graders at SPPS presented the Stations of the Cross last Friday. Some students were actors while others were speakers. They all participated in a beautiful song at the end complete with ribbon banners waving to the music. Every Friday during Lent the students at SPPS take time to remember that Jesus sacrificed his life for us on the cross.

• Submitted by MISSI BELLMAN

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P-G girls win tournament

Bruce Stowe shows items on exhibit from local history, and also items from around the world, in his Ottawa museum. Among items on display are once belonged to Miss Frances Horwich, an early television performer with the Ding Dong Show. Miss Frances grew up in Ottawa. Stowe is offering tours by appointment to individuals and groups. Stowe invites all to stop by and visit the museum if they see the open sign at his 937 N. Defiance St. (SR 15) location in Ottawa.NANCY KLINE • PutnamVoice

Miss Francis’ school bell rings

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