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December 28 - 3, 2012
Happy New Year!
I hope every is looking
forward to an exciting year
in 2012.
I know a few people who
are looking forward to
actually celebrating their
birthday on the right day.
Next year is a leap year and
so those celebrating Feb.
29 birthdays can have a
birthday celebration on their
realy birthdate.
Of course there some who
say that according to the
Mayan calendar the world
will come to an end on Dec.
21, 2012.
I wonder what a person
should wear on a day the
worlds supposed to come
to an end. Id like to go out
with a flash, so I guess Ill
wear read.
THis brings back memo-
ries of all the dire predic-
tions for Y2K when there
were dire predictions of
major breakdowns of com-
puter programs, when the
practice of representing
the year with two digits
became problematic with
logical error(s) arising upon
rollover from x99 to x00.
Some said this didnt occur
because of all the Y2K pre-
peration. Others say the
problem was overstated.
The only thing I did in pre-
peration was buy a wind-up
radio/light. It was a cheap
way to be ready.
Of course I havent heard
how the world is actually
supposed to end, so have no
way to prepare.
Instead, Ive decided that
instead of New Years Reso-
lutions of I will eat better,
exercise more, get more
rest etc., etc, Ive decided to
work more on my bucket
list of things Ive always
wanted to do.
So here goes. I will:
Practice my guitar
Read more books
Look at more sunrises
and sunsets
Listen to more music I
enjoy
Listen to less talk shows
(Who cares about their opin-
ion anyway)
Watch more comedies
Laugh more.
Spend time more with
friends and family
I hope you will put some
of these type of things on
your list of resolutions or
as I say bucket list items.
Even if the world dont
come to an end, we will
have had a better year.
Making
plans
for the
new year
Fort
Jennings
ready
For
200th
birthday
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By NANCY KLINE
nkline@putnamvoice.com
419-231-2444
PANDORA Elves were
busy around Pandora-Gil-
boa school on Dec. 16. They
were busy with an unusual
kind of holiday hustle.
These elves were volun-
teering at activities meant
to encourage students to
become more physically
active. The event was coor-
dinated by P-Gs physical
education teacher, Julie Gil-
genbach.
In September I ran across
a magazine article about
doing something motiva-
tional monthly, she said.
Thats how I got the idea
to do something like this.
I started in October with a
Pumpkin Run, Gilgenbach
said. Then we had a Turkey
Trot in November.
The December Holiday
Hustle was outside to the
park and back to the school.
We are fortunate because
we have paths to the park
and a bridge that goes over
Riley Creek, Gilgenbach
explained. With so many
paths I can make each run
different each month.
Along the walk there
were activities to coordi-
nate with the 12 Days of Fit-
ness. Some examples were
doing 12 jumping jacks, 9
arm circles, and 8 jogs in
place.
I start out by sending out
flyers inviting students to
be more physically active,
Gilgenbach said. I get a
lot of community support.
Gilgenbach said she had
pumpkins given to her for
the October event. Also
many local adults volunteer
to help along the walk.
In the October Pumpkin
Run, I had adult witches
along the way, she said.
The school also is very
supportive. The cooks
make sure they provide
very healthy meals on the
day of the run. The art class
does the signs for me.
Sometimes the runs
include riddles along the
way that give clues about
where they are to go next.
Gilgenbach said the stu-
dents also can bring one
family member to accom-
pany them on the walk/run,
One father said it was a
nice one-on-one time with
his son, Gilgenbach said.
Taking part in the runs
are all the first and second
grade students and the stu-
dents who are in her fifth
and seventh grade physical
education class.
The students love it,
Gilgenbach said. I already
have plans for a Penguin
Plunge in January.
submitted photos
Students and elves at Pandora-Gilboa are shown participating in the 12 Days of FItness.
Julie Gilgenbach, a physical-education teacher at Pandora-
GIlboa, is shown with her son Jack as they dressed up as
an elf and candy cane to take part in the Holiday Hustle
at Pandora-GIlboa School.
Jane McCullough takes part in the 12 Days of Fit-
ness at Pandora-GIlboa by handing out candy during
the event.
These elves were the helpers during
the Holiday Hustle held recently at
Pandora-Gilboa to encourage physical
fitness.
Event aims
to help get
students
more active
We are fortunate
because we have
paths to the park and
a bridge that goes
over Riley Creek.
With so many paths,
I can make each run
different each month.
Julie Gilgenbach
Pandora-Gilboa physical-education teacher
By NANCY KLINE
nkline@putnamvoice.com
419-231-2444
FORT JENNINGS Fort
Jennings will begin their year
long bicentennial celebration
in only a few short days. The
mayor of Fort Jennings said the
village is entering the home-
stretch as they finalize plans
for 2012.
The new year in the Putnam
County village will kick off with
a A Toast to 2012 New Years
eve party in honor of the bicen-
tennial at the Fort Jennings
Legion, said Mayor Jim Miller.
He said the bicentennial com-
mittee has been meeting for a
year to make plans for the cel-
ebration in the village.
We have a lot of things
planned, but the biggest is our
celebration August 17 through
the 19, Miller said. This event
will include a reenactment of
the war of 1812, a military vehi-
cle show, a display of an Ameri-
can Huey helicopter, fort build-
ing contest, old time baseball,
parade and numerous other
activities.
The bicentennial committee is
also now taking orders for the
first set of buildings created by
The Cats Meow in miniature
form that feature significant
buildings in Fort Jennings his-
tory. A replica of each building
is featured on the front with the
history on the back. There will
be a total of 12 buildings in the
series. Four designs are now
available. One new design will
be released each month then
from January to August.
The four currently available
for order include Jennings
Memorial Hall, the Fort Jennings
1812, recreated from accounts
of the historical site; St. Josephs
Catholic Church built in 1884
and St. Johns Lutheran Church
built in 1904.
They are also selling bicen-
tennial tin signs for $20 each.
Books on the history of Fort
Jennings were sold earlier in
2011. Over 500 were sold and
another 120 are being ordered.
Selling the building series
and tin signs are among our
fundraisers, said Miller. We are
trying to raise money to defer
some of the costs of the festival
such as tent rental, bands, and
rides.
Fort Jennings was the site of
a supply post in the war of 1812.
Colonel William Jennings was
ordered to open a direct road
toward Defiance and build a
post by the Auglaize River for
protection of supplies. This post
was named Fort Jennings in his
honor.
Miller said the Fort Jennings
celebration in August is one of
only a few designated as a major
event under the Ohio War of
1812 Bicentennial Commission
for 2012.
Were pretty excited, Miller
said. The theme for the August
event is Salute to Vets. Fort
Jennings usually has a two-
day celebration in August, but
extended it a day in 2012 as
part of their bicentennial cel-
ebration.
The committee doing reno-
vations on the Fort Jennings
Memorial Hall hope to have
their work complete by the
August celebration.
Their will be a museum in the
hall, said Miller. A dedication of
Memorial Hall is also planned
during the 3-day celebration.
To stay updated on activities
in Fort Jennings you can go
to http://fortjenningspark.com/
Park-Activities/fort-jennings-
bicentennial.html
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Putnam County Common
Pleas Court
Dispositions/Dec. 15
Ciara Ybarra, 20, 116 Poplar St.,
Leipsic, pleaded guilty to grand
theft. She faces up to 12 months in
prison, and $2,500 in fines. Bond
was continued while a pre-sen-
tence investigation is conducted
with sentencing set for 1 p.m.
Feb. 2.
Robert Kirkland, 31, 779 Village
Lane, Defiance, was sentenced to
15 days jail for failure to pay child
support. All but three days of the
jail was suspended provided he
remains current in his payments.
Dispositions/Dec. 16
Elaine Dearth, Columbus Grove,
and Brian Dearth, Lima, were
granted a dissolution of marriage.
They were married June 10, 2000
in Columbus Grove, and have one
child.
Dispositions/Dec. 20
Dennis F. Hanneman, Columbus
Grove, was appointed to the Put-
nam County Veteran Service Com-
mission Board.
Dispositions/Dec. 22
Paul A. Chavez, Harrod, was
granted a divorce from Cynthia A.
Kortokrax, Kalida. They were mar-
ried Nov.3, 2007 in Kalida, and have
no children.
Dispositions/Dec. 23
Joshua L. Newsome, 24, 23209
County Road 148, Oakwood, was
sentenced to eight years in prison,
after being found guilty of robbery
by a jury. He was given credit for
102 days served.
Ricky Deal, 40, 1654 Huffman
Ave., Dayton, was sentenced to
four years in prison for driving
under the influence with specifi-
cation, and two years in prison
for tampering with evidence after
being found guilty by a jury. The
sentence was ordered served con-
secutive with credit for 119 days
served and his drivers license was
suspended permanently. He was
fined $800 and a charge of identity
fraud was dismissed.
Putnam County Municipal
Court
Dispositions/Dec. 1
Ashley D. Mangas, 27, 407 W.
Main St., Leipsic, charged with
theft, a felony, pleaded guilty to an
amended charge of theft, a misde-
meanor. Sentence: 180 days jail,
$250 fine, with 178 days jail sus-
pended, and restitution of $978.50.
Dispositions/Dec. 2
Jonathan D. Stuber, 19, 517 N.
Belmore St., Leipsic, charged with
receiving stolen property, a felony,
pleaded guilty to an amended
charge of receiving stolen property,
a misdemeanor. Sentence: 180 days
jail, $250 fine, with 178 days jail
suspended, and 60 hours commu-
nity service.
Dispositions/Dec. 5
Adam J. Eickholt, 22, 23438
Road N, Cloverdale, charged with
an assault, a felony, pleaded guilty
to an amended charge of persis-
tent disorderly conduct, a misde-
meanor. Sentence: 30 days jail, $100
fine, with 27 days jail suspended.
Michael A. Miranda, 52, 275 S.
Crest Drive, McComb, pleaded
guilty to domestic violence. Sen-
tence: 180 days jail, $250 fine,
with 179 days jail suspended, and
complete assessment at Pathways
Counseling Center.
Terrance A. Sharrar, 20, 1830
Idlewild Drive, Lima, pleaded
no contest to failure to reinstate
license and was found guilty. Sen-
tence: 30 days jail, $150 fine, with
30 days jail suspended.
Dispositions/Dec. 6
Cody A. Bloom, 22, 4670 Road 151,
Grover Hill, pleaded guilty to driv-
ing under suspension. Sentence: 30
days jail, $150 fine, with 30 days jail
suspended. He also pleaded guilty to
hit/skip. Sentence: 30 days jail, $250
fine, with 27 days jail suspended,
and credit for three days jail upon
completion of DIP program.
Dispositions/Dec. 8
Misty Bauman, 33, 303 E. Main
St., Pandora, pleaded no contest
to passing bad checks and was
found guilty. Sentence: Three days
jail, $75 fine, with three days jail
suspended.
Dispositions/Dec. 12
Jason L. Moore, 33, 23848 Road
I-22, Cloverdale, pleaded guilty to
obstructing official business. Sen-
tence: 30 days jail, $150 fine, with
28 days jail suspended.
Nathan D. Aguirre, 34, 311 E.
Cross St., Columbus Grove, pleaded
no contest to OVI and was found
guilty. Sentence: 180 days jail, $400
fine, one-year license suspension,
with 174 days jail suspended, and
credit for three days jail upon com-
pletion of DIP program, and assess-
ment at Pathways Counseling Cen-
ter or equivalent.
Dispositions/Dec. 13
Levi Creamer, 19, 9039 State
Route 613, Leipsic, pleaded guilty
to an amended charge of public
indecency. Sentence: 10 days jail,
$250 fine, with 10 days jail and $150
suspended.
Dispositions/Dec. 15
Adam Hermiller, 19, 15076 Road
G, Ottawa, pleaded no contest
to underage possession and was
found guilty. Sentence: 180 days
jail, $250 fine, with 180 days jail
suspended, and 24 hours commu-
nity service, with assessment at
Pathways Counseling Center. He
was also fined $40 for seat belt.
Judgments/Dec. 15
Capital One Bank, Richmond,
Va., default judgment v. Amanda
L. Richardson, Columbus Grove,
$2,534.06, plus interest of $1,403.13,
plus interest and costs.
Dispositions/Dec. 19
Devan P. Lewis, 19, 13730 Road
22-K, Cloverdale, pleaded no con-
test to underage possession and
was found guilty. Sentence: 180
days jail, $1,000 fine, with 177
days jail and $800 suspended, and
complete assessment at Pathways
Counseling Center, or equiva-
lent. He also pleaded no contest
to an amended charge of hit/skip
and was found guilty. Sentence:
180 days jail, $1,000 fine, with 177
days jail and $700 suspended, and
complete assessment at Pathways
Counseling or equivalent. Charges
of firearms in a motor vehicle and
failure to control were dismissed.
Judgments/Dec. 19
Discover Bank, New Albany,
default judgment v. Jannean A.
Doster, Continental, $5,191.41, plus
interest of $464.92, plus interest
and costs.
Dispositions/Dec. 20
Javier E. Nieves-Delgado, 33, 336
N. Keysor Ave., Deshler, pleaded no
contest to an amended charge of
second-offense reckless operation
and was found guilty. Sentence:
Four points, 30 days jail, $250 fine,
one-year license suspension, with
24 days jail suspended, and credit
for six days upon completion of
DIP program. A charge of driving
without a valid license was dis-
missed.
Justin M. Henry, 28, 9837 Road
24, Cloverdale, pleaded no con-
test to first-offense OVI and was
found guilty. Sentence: Six points,
180 days jail, $750 fine, one-year
license suspension, with 177 days
jail and $325 suspended, and credit
for three days jail upon completion
of DIP program.
Claudia Gonzalez, 29, 10 N. Pop-
lar St., Leipsic, pleaded guilty to
an amended charge of first-offense
OVI. Sentence: Six points, 180 days
jail, $750 fine, one-year license sus-
pension, with 177 days jail and $350
suspended.
The annual Putnam County OSU Extension
Agronomy night is scheduled for Thursday,
January 26 at the Kalida K of C Hall start-
ing at 6:30 p.m. Once again Agronomy Night
will have a wide variety of topics presented
by Extension specialists and local industry
people.
Topics for the evening will include Soil
Structure and Its Impact on the Absorption
or Runoff of Rainfall presented by Mark
Scarpitti, Soil Agronomist with USDA/NRCS.
Good soil structure allows crops to grow great
root structures and also encourages water
infiltration.
Wheat Scab Fungicides-Research Trail
Results From 2011 will be the second topic
for the evening. The presenter will be Pierce
Paul, Associate Professor, OSU/OARDC
Department of Plant Pathology. He will be
discussing results on the ongoing research at
OARDC on head scab fungicides that farmers
have needed each of the past two seasons.
Andy Michel, Assistant Professor, OSU/
OARDC Department of Entomology will be
reporting on Western Bean Cutworm and
Other Insect Issues Ohio is Dealing With.
The final topic at Agronomy Night will be
a report on the Two Year Summary of Cereal
Rye & Oilseed Radish Test Plots Results,
Presented by Glen Arnold OSU Extension and
Albert Maag, Putnam County SWCD. The Put-
nam County Extension and SWCD offices have
established 10 cover crop plots involving cereal
rye and radishes over the past two years and
have yield data from most of the plots indi-
cating there is some crop yield increase from
cover crops while also preventing winter soil
erosion.
There is no cost to attend Agronomy Night
thanks to financial support from local Agricul-
tural businesses. The program will not com-
pletely recertify a farmers license but they can
receive more than half their needed credits for
a $10.00 fee. CCA credits are also available for
Certified Crop Advisors.
BBQ pork, turkey sandwiches and drinks
will be provided at the break. Mark your cal-
endars and plan to attend the 2012 Putnam
County Agronomy Night on Thursday, January
26 at 6:30 p.m.
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Chelsea Hempfling from
Glandorf competed in the
Miss Northwestern Ohio
Pageant.
The competition was held
in Definace on November
12, 2011. She finished 1st
runner-up. There were 9
ladies total in the competi-
tion that included an inter-
view, swimsuit, talent and
evening gown.
Chelsea performed a tap
dance to the song Rhythm
of Love.
This was Chelseas sec-
ond pageant competition,
she finished as 2nd runner-
up last year. The winner
was Amanda Hastings and
she will go on to represent
Northwestern Ohio in the
Miss Ohio contest. If for any
reason Amanda is unable to
compete in Miss Ohio, Chel-
sea will represent North-
western Ohio.
Chelsea Hempfling
(right) was the first
runner-up in the Miss
Northwestern Ohio
Pageant in November.
Associated Press
Putnam County
agronomy night
RICHARD PARRISH Putnam Voice
Fort Jennings Mayor Jim Smith shows off the Fort Jennings 1812 Bicentennial Building Series to
pay honor to the history of Fort Jennings and its historically significant buildings. The buildings
were recreated by The Cats Meow in Wooster.
COMMUNITY
PUTNAM COUNTY
Owens Community College
Foundation has awarded
more than $119,075 in schol-
arships for the 2011-12 aca-
demic year to students for
their outstanding achieve-
ments.
Owens Community Col-
leges Foundation is hon-
ored to recognize these
outstanding scholarship
recipients for their exem-
plary efforts while pursu-
ing their dream of a col-
lege education, said Ann
Savage, Owens Executive
Director of College Devel-
opment and the Foundation.
It is the generous support
of our donors that allows
us to honor these students
achievements. Every donor
who supports Foundation
scholarships helps in pro-
viding enhanced opportuni-
ties for students to achieve
success.
The Owens Foundation
was incorporated in April
2002 and has over $2.4 mil-
lion in assets. The Foun-
dation Board of Directors
currently is comprised of
31 community leaders from
Lucas, Wood and Hancock
counties. The mission of
the Owens Foundation and
its Board of Directors is
developing and providing
resources to advance the
Colleges overall mission
of serving students and the
surrounding communities.
The Foundation is also
dedicated to removing bar-
riers to education by pro-
viding student scholarships
and supporting growth and
innovation at Owens.
President Daniel H.
Brown Scholarship: Tracy
Siefker of Ottawa received
a $750 scholarship. Recipi-
ents must be enrolled in at
least six credit hours each
semester and have achieved
a minimum 2.5 cumulative
GPA. Preference is given to
health science students.
Detective Keith Dressel
Memorial Scholarship: Gina
Meyers of Leipsic received
an $800 scholarship. Recip-
ients must be enrolled in
a minimum six credit
hours each semester, have
achieved a minimum 3.0
cumulative GPA and have
completed at least 12 credit
hours at Owens. Preference
is given to criminal justice
technology majors.
Ford Scholarship: Cobin
Hedrick of Continental,
received a $900 scholarship.
Recipients must be enrolled
in at least six credit hours
each semester.This award is
designated for women and
minorities and preference
is given to Ford employees
and their spouses and chil-
dren.
Levi Haselman of Leipsic,
received a $465 scholarship.
Recipients must be enrolled
at least 12 credit hours in
the John Deere/agriculture
equipment program.
Marys Scholarship:
Rufina Paniagua-Esca-
milla of Leipsic, received a
$1,000 scholarship. Recipi-
ents must have achieved a
minimum 2.5 cumulative
GPA. Preference is given to
employees of Little Sisters
of the Poor or the Colleges
nursing majors.
Owens Community Col-
lege Bookstore Scholar-
ship: Tracy Siefker of
Ottawa, received a $500
scholarship. Recipients
must have completed 12
credit hours at Owens,
be enrolled in at least six
credit hours each semester
and have achieved a mini-
mum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Preference is given to busi-
ness management or mar-
keting and sales majors.
Owens Corning Diamante
Latino Scholarship: Grace
Lomeli of Leipsic received
a $550 scholarship. Recipi-
ents must be enrolled in at
least 12 credit hours each
semester, have achieved a
minimum 2.0 cumulative
GPA and be of Latino heri-
tage.
Pauline Schmidt Memo-
rial Scholarship: Grace
Lomeli of Leipsic received
a $300 scholarship. Recipi-
ents must have completed
12 credit hours at Owens,
be enrolled in at least 12
credit hours, have achieved
a minimum 2.5 cumulative
GPA and be enrolled in the
dental hygiene program.
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nkline@putnamvoice.com
419-231-2444
OTTAWA -- After 22 years as the
Ohio State University Extension
Agent for Putnam County, Glen
Arnold will take a new position at
the beginning of 2012.
Arnold met Thursday with the
Putnam County commissioners
to officially announce he is step-
ping down as the county agent
and will take a new position with
OSU Extension as the Ohio Field
Specialist in Manure-Nutrient Man-
agement Systems. He will be a
state manure agent, with primary
responsibilities in western and
northwestern Ohio.
I have enjoyed my position with
the county and the commissioners
indicated they plan to keep the
position, Arnold said. That was
good news.
Glen is one of Ohio States most
respected agriculture educators,
and Putnam County will miss his
sincerity, passion, and work ethic,
said Lee Schroeder, who is now an
attorney. I remember when Glen
first came to Putnam County when
I was 15 years old. Glen personally
handed me my county 4-H Leader-
ship Pin that year, which moment
I still remember. Since then, Glen
has been a sounding board, a men-
tor, and a role model for me per-
sonally.
Arnold said it may take a few
months to find his replacement,
but he will continue to assist
the county agency during the
interim.
His new position will include edu-
cational programs on manure for
farmers and conducting research
on plots on the use of manure on
corn and wheat and controlling the
nitrogen the crops receive.
There was never a dull moment
as the county extension agent,
Arnold said. The phone was
always ringing and there were
always questions coming in that
you never heard before,
Arnold said he began as the Put-
nam County Extension agent in
August 1989.
Over the past few years I have
been doing more and more work
involving manure and nitrogent
research, Arnold said. The OSU
Extension wanted to expand on
this program, but decided I couldnt
do it and continue with all the
responsibilities I have as a county
extension agent.
Arnold said this is a new posi-
tion OSU Extension has created.
His salary will be totally funded by
OSU.
Arnold said he will continue to
live in Glandorf, but will have an
office in Findlay.
Arnold leaving Putnam County extension office position
Superior Federal Credit
Union is proud to announce
$41,000 in holiday donations
to 17 local non-profit agen-
cies in Allen, Auglaize, and
Putnam counties. These
donations are in addition
to the more than $100,000
that Superior has already
donated to non-profits in the
surrounding community in
2011.
As a community-based
financial institution, we are
seeing first-hand the diffi-
cult times our community
has faced in 2011, said Phil
Buell, President & CEO
of Superior. Our Board
of Directors wanted to do
something special for the
residents in the communi-
ties we serve, and providing
direct support this time of
year is just one small way
we can make a difference.
Superior officials pre-
sented checks to the Ottawa
Community Food Pantry at
1:30 p.m. and the Putnam
County Community Thrift
Store at 2:00 p.m., both on
Thursday, December 22.
Each received a check for
$1, 500
A donation has already
been made to the Putnam
County YMCA.
Our primary goals were
to get money for shelter or
utilities, food, and Christmas
gifts for children into local
residents hands as quickly as
possible, said Kurt Neeper,
Marketing Director at Supe-
rior. We specifically chose
these charities because of
their track record of getting
these funds into the hands
of those who need it most in
the shortest amount of time.
Sandi Racker purchasing
agent for the Ottawa Thrift
Store, said they served 120
families the second week
inDecember. This is up froms
erving an average of 85 fami-
lies during the summer and
95 families in September.
If it wasnt for the commu-
nity and donations like this
we could not serve this many
families, she said.
Nancy Macke, store man-
ager for the Putnam County
Thrift Store, said they are also
seeing an increase in num-
bers. In 2010 we served 530
families on the average. This
year we served 550 families.
Owens students recognized
for academic excellence
Superior FCU donates to local charities
NANCY KLINE Putnam Voice
Sandi Racker (left), purchasing agent for the Ottawa Food
Pantry, accepts a $1,500 donation from Superior Federal
Credit Union representatives Joe Laudick, senior financial
service officer, Keith Eiden, vice president of lending and
sales, and Amy Proctor, financial service representative.
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10. Order taker
14. Decline
15. "Home "
16. 100 cents
17. Song and dance, e.g.
18. Catalogs
19. Ballet move
20. Restaurant host, French (2
wds)
23. Baptism, for one
24. Conceit
28. Buttonhole
31. "Fantasy Island" prop
32. "Comprende?"
33. Twisted shape
36. Mozarts "L del
Cairo"
37. Enlarge, as a hole
38. Dust remover
39. Like a stuffed shirt
40. grass
41. Region surrounding Earth
where clouds form
45. Schuss, e.g.
46. Accident
47. Coffee server
48. Modus operandi
50. Dirty coat
51. Impossible to enter
57. Bowed
60. In pieces
61. Bounced checks, hang-
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62. Face-to-face exam
63. Plunder
64. "The have it"
65. Characteristic carrier
66. Andrea Bocelli, for one
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2. Legal prefix
3. The "A" of ABM
4. Comfort station
5. Atelier item
6. Say "Lil Abner," say
7. Brits "Baloney!"
8. "Whats gotten
you?"
9. Exam takers
10. Quartet member
11. Cast
12. Victorian, for one
13. Coxcomb
21. Classic board game
22. Auspices
25. Chemical cousin
26. Safe
27. Inadequate
28. Downs opposite
29. Decrepit
30. Omnivorous mammals
resembling racoons
31. -mutton (2 wds)
34. Discontinue
35. 40 winks
39. In a place where some-
thing cannot be removed (2
wds)
41. Not us
42. Barricade
43. Military lookout
44. "D"
49. Deed
50. Self-regulating feedback
mechanism
52. Fencing sword with blunt
point
53. Indian bread
54. British term for young man
55. Onion relative
56. " quam videri" (North
Carolinas motto)
57. Impede, with "down"
58. "... he drove out of
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Grow will be providing free
screenings (hearing, devel-
opment, speech, vision,
behavioral and play skills)
for infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers by appoint-
ment Jan. 10 from 1 to 4 pm
at the Educational Service
Center. Please call Ann
or Marcie to schedule an
appointment at 419-523-6059
or 1-877-738-1866.
Register for YMCA
New Years Eve Overnight
OTTAWA It is not to late
to ring in the New Year with
your friends at the Putnam
County YMCA but time is
running out as registrations
will only be accepted until
noon on Friday. Kids will
participate in swimming,
group games, food, movies
and of course ringing in the
New Year. Dinner, midnight
snack and light breakfast will
be provided. Overnight will
begin at 8 p.m. Saturday and
end with kids being picked
up at 7 a.m. Sunday Fee is
$20 for members and $35 for
nonmembers and is open
to any youth 5-12 years old.
Space is limited to the first
30 kids registered. To regis-
ter or for more information,
contact the Putnam County
YMCA at 419-523-5233.
WATCH FOR IT
Temple cracks zone to beat Fort Jennings
By MIKE MILLER
The Lima News
LIMA There are two
ways to attack an opposing
teams zone defense, either
shoot over it or penetrate it.
Visiting Fort Jennings
chose the shoot-over method
while the home standing
Temple Christian squad
chose to penetrate and the
result was a 57-40 win for
the Pioneers Friday night in
nonleague action.
The Musketeers (2-5) did
get two early 3-pointers from
Chad Recker against the 1-2-2
zone deployed by Temple that
propelled them to a 16-15 lead
after one quarter of play.
Fort Jennings went with
a 2-3 zone and the Pioneers
began to go inside in the sec-
ond quarter and the result
was a 13-5 quarter for Tem-
ple Christian that sent them
to the half-time break with a
28-21 lead.
The Musketeers hit 7-of-19
from the field in the first half
but only connected on 2-of-10
from 3-point land while the
Pioneers were shooting 10-of-
24 including 3-of-7 on threes.
The Pioneers (6-1) also
got great balance in the first
half as a total of eight players
broke into the scoring column.
Temple Christian guards
Kent Brenneman and Evan
Sutton made an effort to get
inside the Musketeers zone
in the second half and both
responded in a big way as both
totaled nine second-half points.
The Pioneers led only 39-33
late in the third quarter when
two turnovers by Fort Jen-
nings led to a 13-0 Temple
run that spanned the end of
the third period and the first
three and a half minutes of
the fourth to up the Temple
lead to 52-33.
Temple Christian then con-
verted 5-of-8 from the free
throw line to cement the vic-
tory.
Sutton led Temple with
15 points while Brenneman
chipped in with 14 and Josh
Rone added 10 points off the
bench.
The Pioneers had a big
night on the boards as they
outrebounded Fort Jennings
33-25. Jared Mitchell led
the way for Temple Chris-
tian with 10 rebounds while
Andrew Rhoad added eight
more for the Pioneers.
Fort Jennings ended the
night hitting 36 percent from
the field on 15-of-41 shoot-
ing while the Pioneers finsi-
hed at 43 percent on 19-of-44
shooting.
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Florence C. Burgei
Florence C. Burgei, 84, died
quietly after a brief illness at
4:45 a.m. Dec. 25, 2011, at
The Meadows of Kalida sur-
rounded by her family.
She was born March 28,
1927, in Landeck to Albert
and M. Catherine (Miller)
Luersman. On May 26, 1948,
she married Edward M.
Burgei, who died Jan. 5, 1986.
Mrs. Burgei was a home-
maker. She formerly worked
at Paradise Oaks Nursing
Home in Cloverdale, where
she put in countless volun-
teer hours, and later vol-
unteered at The Meadows
of Kalida. She was a mem-
ber of St. Barbara Catholic
Church in Cloverdale, CLC
in Landeck, Altar Rosary
Society in Cloverdale, Ohio
Polka Boosters and Ohio
Farm Bureau. She enjoyed
polka dancing and being
with her polka family, sew-
ing, crocheting potholders,
afghans, making quilts and
playing euchre she never
cheated that she would
admit to. She also enjoyed
spending time with her fam-
ily. She was always busy
doing something for some-
one and enjoyed every min-
ute of it.
Survivors include a son,
John (Angela) Burgei, of
Cloverdale; five daughters,
Ann Burgei, of Cloverdale,
Judy (Gary) Slattman, of
Continental, Rose (George)
Olvera, of Defiance, Ruth
Hunt, of Cloverdale, and Joan
(Stephen) Wolff, of Ottoville;
a sister, Pauline Schnipke,
of Ottawa; a brother, Carl
(Lois) Luersman, of Landeck;
nine grandchildren; 12 great-
grandchildren; and many
step-grandchildren and step-
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death
by a son-in-law, Martin Hunt;
a sister, Mary Eva Schnipke;
a brother, Donald Luersman;
and a great-grandchild who
died at birth.
A Mass of Christian
Burial will begin 10:30
a.m. Wednesday at St.
Barbara Catholic Church in
Cloverdale, with Father John
Stites officiating. Burial will
follow in the church ceme-
tery.
Arrangements were han-
dled by Love-Heitmeyer
Funeral Home in Jackson
Township.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Putnam
County Hospice, St. Barbara
Catholic Church, or a charity
of the donors choice.
Condolences may be
expressed at www.love
funeralhome.com.
NEW CLEVELAND
John Joseph
Kuhlman
John Joseph Kuhlman, 80,
died at 7:10 a.m. Dec. 23,
2011, at his residence.
He was born in May
1931, in Leipsic to Adolph
and Dorothy Schroeder
Kuhlman, who preceded
him in death. On June 18,
1953, he married Dolores
Kreinbrink, who survives in
New Cleveland.
Mr. Kuhlman worked at
Rusco, Pandora, and Ward
Construction, Leipsic. He
was a member of Holy
Family Catholic Church,
New Cleveland, and its
Holy Aid. He was a mem-
ber of Knights of Columbus
Council 1757 and Fraternal
Order of Eagles Aerie 2234,
both in Ottawa, Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 9547 and
Leipsic Hunting & Fishing
Club, both in Leipsic, and
the Miller City Sportsman
Club, Miller City. He enjoyed
playing cards, watching
sports on television, hunting
and playing horseshoes. He
loved spending time with
his children, grandchildren
and friends.
Survivors also include six
children, Karen (Dan) Niese,
of Ottawa, Barbara (Dan)
Verhoff, of Continental,
Patricia (Carl) Gerten, of
Leipsic, David (Caryl Hilty)
Kuhlman, of Ottawa, Jean
(Tom) Forster, of Miller
City, and Marty (Shawnda)
Kuhlman, of New Cleveland;
17 grandchildren; and 22
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in
death by seven brothers,
Adolph, Cyril, Wilfred,
Norbert, Ralph, Thomas and
Ambrose Kuhlman; and five
sisters, Marcella Lehman,
Esther Lammers, Betty
Nuveman, Mary Niese and
Rose Warniment.
Mass of Christian Burial
will begin at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at Holy Family
Catholic Church, New
Cleveland. Father Mel
Verhoff and Father Stephen
Schroeder will officiate.
Burial will be in the church
cemetery.
Arrangements were han-
dled by Love Funeral Home,
Ottawa.
Memorials may be made
to the Putnam County
Council on Aging, Putnam
County Hospice or Holy
Family Catholic Church.
Condolences may be
expressed at www.love
funeralhome.com.
OTTAWA
Jesus L. Nieto
Jesus L. Mooro Nieto, 74,
died at 8:33 p.m. Dec. 22,
2011, at St. Ritas Medical
Center, Lima.
He was born Nov. 2,
1937, in Seguin, Texas, to
Cresenciano Charlie and
Silveria Lopez Nieto. He mar-
ried Juanita Hernandez. They
were divorced. She survives
in Ottawa.
Mr. Nietro retired in 1996
from Philips in Ottawa. He
was a member of St. Marys
Catholic Church, Leipsic.
Other survivors include
three sons, Paul (Tami)
Nieto, of Delphos, Robert
L. Nieto and Jesus (Ronnie)
Nieto Jr., of Napoleon; two
daughters, Anna Moreno,
of San Antonio, Texas, and
Dianna (David) Williams, of
Ottawa; 15 grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren;
five brothers, Tony (Susan)
Nieto, of Ottawa, Joe Nieto
and Henry (Sandy) Nieto,
both of Texas, Dan Nieto, of
Arizona, and John (Diane)
Nieto, of Leipsic; and five
sisters, Angelia (Steven)
Arce, Maria (Joe) Tlansenia,
Esperanza (Joe) Tijerina,
Maggie Neito and Juana
Nieto, all of Texas.
He was preceded in death
by a daughter, Isabel Nieto;
a son, Jesus Jr. the 1st; a
brother, Luis Nieto; and a
brother-in-law, Paul Moreno.
A Mass of Christian buri-
al will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday at St. Marys
Catholic Church, Leipsic.
The Rev. George Wenzinger
will officiate. Burial will fol-
low in the church cemetery.
Arrangements were han-
dled by Love-Heitmeyer
Funeral Home, Leipsic.
Memorials contributions
may be made to the family.
Condolences may be
expressed at www.lovefuner-
alhome.com.
BLUFFTON
Nelson D.
Schumacher
Nelson D. Schumacher,
92, died Dec. 22, 2011, at
Mennonite Memorial Home,
Bluffton.
He was born Dec. 30, 1918,
in Pandora to Menno and
Lena Diller Schumacher, who
preceded him in death. On
Oct. 9, 1949, he married Betty
Habegger, who died April 9,
1981. On Dec. 27, 1985, he
married Jean Basinger, who
survives.
Mr. Schumacher was
devoted to his family. He
was a member and elder of
St. John Mennonite Church,
Pandora. He was an avid fan
of The Ohio State University
sports. He traveled exten-
sively. Mr. Schumacher
retired from farming the fam-
ily farm and from Sylvania/
Philips, Ottawa.
Survivors also include
two sons, Ronald (Donna)
Schumacher, of Davao City,
Philippines, and Kendrick
(Ann) Schumacher, of
Pandora; two daugh-
ters, Mary Jo (Tim Wiens)
Schumacher, of Silver
Spring, Md., and Barbara
Schumacher, of Pandora;
two stepsons, David (Linda)
Basinger, of Rochester, N.Y.,
and Randall (Rebekah)
Basinger, of Dillsburg, Pa.; a
stepdaughter, Linda (John)
Reimer, of Omaha, Neb.;
and 18 grandchildren and 25
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in
death by three brothers,
Arthur, Edgar and Vernon
Schumacher.
Services were held Tuesday
at St. John Mennonite
Church, Pandora. Wallace
Geiger officiated. Burial was
in the church cemetery.
Arrangements were
handled by Chiles-Laman
Funeral & Cremation
Services, Bluffton.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Wycliffe
Bible Translators, St. John
Mennonite Church Missions
Fund or the charity of the
donors choice.
Condolences may be
expressed at www.chiles-
lamanfh.com.
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Friday Prep Roundup
Delphos St. Johns 61, Continental 35
DELPHOS Delphos St. Johns bolted to
the intermission with a 38-14 lead en route
to the nonleague victory at home. The Blue
Jays are 3-1 overall while the Pirates tumble
to 2-5.
Alex Clark led all scorers with 20 points
for St. Johns and Ryan Buscher scored 11
points. Tanner Calvelage added 8 points.
Continental had three players score five
points each Dakota Scott, Clay Bracken
and Chaz Slattman.
Bowling Green 57, Ottawa-Glandorf 44
OTTAWA Michael Rosenbeck finished
with 18 points and 14 rebounds for Ottawa-
Glandorf in the nonleague loss to visiting
BG. T.J. Metzger scored 17 points for the
Titans, who fell to 4-2 overall.
Columbus Grove 34
Patrick Henry 31 (OT)
HAMLER Grove outscored Patrick
Henry 9-4 in the fourth quarter to force
overtime then won in extra time with a
3-0 edge for the nonleague win. Columbus
Grove is 3-1 while Patrick Henry is 4-1.
Jordan Travis scored 10 points for Grove
and Connor Kohls had 7 points, 6 boards, 4
steals and 2 assists.
Thursday prep roundup
Miller City 52, Wayne Trace 47
HAVILAND Ross Kaufman lit it up
for 18 points and the Wildcats took down
Wayne Trace on the road. Brent Hermiller
had 14 points and 10 rebounds for Miller
City (3-4) while Russell Niese scored 10
points.
Leipsic 48, Holgate 47
LEIPSIC The Vikings improved to 4-0
with the narrow victory while Holgate fell
to 3-3. Zach Kuhlman scored 13 points for
Leipsic while Devin Mangas had 12 points
and 7 rebounds. Ty Maag also netted 12
points for Leipsic.
Girls Basketball
Columbus Grove 52, Lincolnview 40
VAN WERT Nikki Stechschultes 15
points helped Columbus Grove gain the
NWC victory. Grove sealed the win by hit-
ting 8-of-12 free throws in the final quarter.
Katelyn Scott scored 14 points and Anna
Ricker added 11 points for Grove (4-3, 1-2).
Katie Dye had 13 points for Lincolnview
(3-4, 1-2) and Claire Dye had 10 points.
Ottawa-Glandorf 56, Fostoria 24
FOSTORIA The Titans defense shut
down Fostoria and 11 players scored for
O-G. Chelsea Maag scored 9 points for O-G.
Area high school sports roundup
MARK ALTSTAETTER
DELPHOS Its a
movie that Ottoville boys
basketball coach Todd
Turnwald does not want
to ever see again.
In the movie Ground-
hog Day, Bill Murray
wakes up and relives the
same day, everyday. Noth-
ing ever changed for Mur-
rays character.
This week, Turnwald
convinced his team that
it was time to change
its ways. After his team
lost to Marion Local on
Tuesday, he said his play-
ers decided to make the
change.
In Fridays nonconference
game at Delphos Jefferson,
the Big Green battled back
from an early deficit to slip
out with a 58-57 win over
the Wildcats.
With the victory, Otto-
ville improves to 2-4. Del-
phos Jefferson slips to 1-6
on the season.
Ottovilles Kevin
Schnipke led all scorers
with 18 points. Bryan Hohl-
bein scored 11 points, had
5 rebounds and 5 steals.
Ryan Honigford added 10
points and 7 boards for the
Big Green.
Ottoville
slips past
Jefferson
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12 Days of Fitness
Cole Alexander and Matthew Buess were elves helping with the 12 Days of Fitness at
Pandora-Gilboa School.
Submitted photo
FFA volunteers honored for work at food pantry
Volunteers from the Leipsic Community Food Pantry hosted a luncheon on Dec. 16, for
members of the Leipsic High School FFA club. The FFA group provides help to the food
pantry clients each month by carrying food boxes and supplies to their vehicles. Without
this help, the Food Pantry would be greatly hampered in this community outreach, said
R. Marty Deleruyelle, volunteer director at the Leipsic Community Food Pantry. Members
of the club are shown with their adviser, Don Barnhardt (right), after a luncheon hosted
by volunteers from the food pantry.
NANCY KLINE Putnam Voice
Wetzel Motorcycle Club makes donation
Barry Johns (front right), Wetzel Motorcycle Club donation chair, is shown presenting a check
to Millie Ruen (front left), board member of the Putnam County Historical Society. Other WMC
members, including Jim Herman (back right), are shown taking part in the presentation.
Hundreds visit Journey to Bethlehem
OTTAWA The mild tem-
peratures and small dusting
of snow on the ground didnt
hinder the well over 350 peo-
ple from taking part in the
Journey to Bethlehem drive-
through drama which took
place in the Ottawa Memorial
Park Sunday, December 11.
Highlighted by live animals, a
cast of over 50 adults and chil-
dren, the dramatic storytelling
each vehicle listened to on CD
or tape, the park morphed into
a venue full of the wonder,
majesty, and the sights and
sounds of the celebration of
Christs birth over 2000 years
ago.
Each year that we have
brought the Journey to Beth-
lehem to Ottawa and Put-
nam County, we always won-
der if anyone will show up
for it, said Pastor Ken Pollitz
of New Creation Lutheran
Church, which hosts the out-
reach event. But again, this
year, 5:30 p.m. rolled around
that night and the cars and
vans started lining up, and
throughout the evening, they
just kept coming!
With census cards being
handed out by a Roman
Centurion during the jour-
ney, the church learns how
many go through plus gaining
some valuable feedback from
the event. People can tell
us about the experience on
their census cards and we are
delighted that it all seems to
be very positive, according
to Pastor Pollitz. Just over
100 vehicles made their way
through the park that night
offering little time for the cast
of characters to ever relax.
This years journey included
local donations of both bails
of straw and a number of
sheep from Mike Niese along
with a goat from Mark Knott.
Backgrounds and scenery
were again provided through
the artistic talents of Brad
Geiger and Jane Leiendecker.
New Creation Church was
particularly grateful to the
Village of Ottawa and Jeff
Loehrke for use of the park
and assistance with electric-
ity connections. The churchs
Journey to Bethlehem event
first took place in December
of 2003 in their own park-
ing lot located on the east-
ern edge of Ottawa. We call
it a journey, but those first
few years were more like a
nightmare: straw bails cov-
ered with bed sheets were
the only scenery, cars were
backed up in both directions
on St. Rt. 224 as people tried
to turn into the parking lot.
Then there was relentless job
of trying to keep the guiding
luminary candles in hundreds
of milk-jugs lit while fiercely
aggressive winds blew across
the parking lot, Pastor Pol-
litz recalls. He added that,
being able to use the Ottawa
Memorial Park the last num-
ber of years has made for a
welcome change and a much
more enjoyable journey for
all.
Submitted photo
Terri Samuelson (left) and Mary Jo Beining play Simeon and Ana, during New Creation
Churchs Journey to Bethlehem drama at Ottawa Memorial Park on Dec. 11.
Ottoviles Kevin Schnipke
grabs a defensive first quar-
ter rebound during a game
against Delphos Jefferson.
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Ottoville
basketball
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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE FOR SALE
FARM LAND FOR SALE
INCOME INVESTMENT
PROPERTY
LOTS ACREAGE FOR SALE
300
RENTALS RENTALS
CONDO/TOWNHOUSES
FOR RENT
UNFURNISHED
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS & SERVICE
DIRECTORY
600
GENERAL CONTRACTING
700
MERCHANDISE MERCHANDISE
FARM EQUIPMENT
DEALERS/SUPPLIERS
FURNISHINGS
LAWN/GARDEN
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES
800
TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION
AUTOMOBILES
SNOWMOBILES
WANTED: Farm Ground to
rent. Putnam & Allen counties.
Cash rent or shares. Young
farmer looking to expand.
Please call 419-615-9818
3 DUPLEXES / 6 UNITS FOR
SALE All leased. Located on
Golf Course. Call 419-233-
3645 anytime.
5.7 acres SOLD! 24.8 acres
dense woods (1+ acre cleared
frontage) can be split in 2 par-
cels. Kalida 419-393-4243.
2 BEDROOM 2 Bath Ranch
duplex in Pandora. All applian-
ces including washer & dryer,
central air & heat. 2 car garage.
No pets. $550 per month +
$550 deposit. Call 419-306-
8886
2 BEDROOM 1 bath apartment
at Kalida Golf Course. Washer
/Dryer hook-up, garage, no
pets. Call 419-303-8186
DRIVERS
Drivers Help Wanted
Lima Company looking to
hire drivers for liquid chemi-
cal transportation. Good pay
and excellent benefits. Must
be at least 23 years old, val-
id CDL with tanker and haz-
mat endorsements, 1 year
of over the road experience
and good driving record. We
will train you for tankers.
Also looking for owner oper-
ators in Lima and Toledo,
Oh. Please call for further
details. 1-866-525-4641
DRIVERS
DRIVERS NEEDED
OTR Canada Drivers
Excellent Medical Benefits
Class A CDL Required
Minimum 2 years
tractor/trailer experience.
Must hold a valid Passport
Must have good
driving record
No Hazmat needed!
Submit Resume to:
Career1@nkparts.com
Or apply in person at:
777 S. Kuther Rd. Sidney
DRIVERS
DRIVERS NEDDED
Time to think about 2012?
Rate per mile isnt every-
thing if you arent running
the miles to put money on
your check. Our fleet averag-
es over 2400 miles per
week and you are home
weekly; plus medical,
vision, and dental insur-
ance. 401K plan w/ compa-
ny match. If you have one
yr recent verifiable experi-
ence, give us a call at:
877-860-2023
Go on-line at
hinertransport.com or toll
DRIVERS
LOCAL CLASS
A CDL
DRIVERS WANTED
2 YRS. EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED WITH
TRACTOR/TRAILER
COMBINATION
BULK
HOPPER/PNEUMATIC
WORK - COMPANY
WILL TRAIN
MUST HAVE GOOD MVR
FULL TIME - HOME WEEK-
LY, NO WEEKENDS
PART TIME WORK ALSO
AVAILABLE
COMPETITIVE WAGE
WITH QTR/YR SAFETY
BONUSES
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
*HEALTH, DENTAL & LIFE
INSURANCE
*SHORT/LONG TERM
DISABILITY
*PAID HOLIDAYS and
VACATION
*401K WITH COMPANY
CONTRIBUTIONS
COME DRIVE FOR US
AND BE PART OF OUR
TEAM.
APPLY IN PERSON AT:
D & D TRUCKING &
SERVICES, INC.
5025 NORTH KILL ROAD,
DELPHOS, OHIO 45833
419-692-0062 or
855-338-7267
DRIVERS
NEEDED
Bee Line Trucking is in the
need of (2) full-time drivers
and (1) part-time out of
Ottoville. Dedicated auto-
motive routes. Part-time
consist of working one or
two days per week. Running
same tractor and route dai-
ly. Good Pay, Good equip-
ment, Paid Vacations, Paid
Holidays, Group Medical,
401K, Class-A CDL Two
years driving experience a
must. Call Ed Kraetschmer:
419-453-2273
DRIVERS
REGIONAL
DRIVERS
*4 weeks vacation/year
*$0.40/mile to start
* $.02/mile annual bonuses
*Well maintained equipment
*401K with company match
*Weekly Per Diem
*Health, Dental, Vision
CDLA & 1 year recent OTR
experience for solo or run
team for 12 weeks if less
than 1 year. Terminal locat-
ed in Sidney, OH. Apply at
www.ceioh.com
or call 800-497-2100
DRIVERS
Want to be known by
your name and not just
a truck number?
Looking for a place you
can call home for years
to come?
If so, then you need to
give Pohl Transportation,
Inc. a call!
Up to 39 cents/mile with
Performance Bonus
$1500 Sign On Bonus
Great Home Time
1 year OTR CDL A
Call Wally 1-800-672-8498
or visit: www.pohltransport
ation.com
FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTING
POSITION
An industry leading manufac-
turer of iron and chrome
rolls has an immediate open-
ing for an Entry Level
Accounting position locat-
ed in the Lima, Ohio area.
Requirements include:
Minimumof 1-2 years experi-
ence, Associates Degree in
Accounting, a high degree
of computer literacy with an
emphasis in Excel, Manufac-
turing and general Ledger
experience a plus.
We are looking for someone
who can work independently
and as a teamp[ayer. We of-
fer a competitive salary and
benefits package, including:
company paid medical,
401k and profit sharing.
Qualified applicants please
respond with resume and
salary requirements to:
Box # 5046
C/O The Lima News,
3515 Elida Rd,
Lima, Ohio 45807
GENERAL
AUDITION TO BE OUR
Famous Lady Liberty
Male or Female. Energy
and Enthusiasm a must.
Call 419-229-1040
GENERAL
PART-TIME PAINTER
and GENERAL
MAINTENANCE MAN
Must have drivers license
and criminal background
check will be completed.
Call 419-225-7781
GENERAL
Professional
Service Advisor
Wanted
Automotive experience
a must!
Looking for a service advi-
sor in our busy service de-
partment. State of the art
service facility with a vehicle
drive-thru. Competitive wag-
es, 401k and health insur-
ance to the right candidate.
Call Chuck Taylor to set up
your interview today...1-800-
545-6885
LaRiche Toyota Subaru...
On the Corner Next to
Best Buy in Findlay.
GENERAL
SECURITY
INSTALLATION
TECHNICIANS
Experienced preferred.
Apply at 3540 S.Dixie Hwy
GENERAL
SHOP
TECHNICIAN
A progressive company is
seeking a motivated and
qualified shop technician.
Candidates must under-
stand small engine repair,
have basic electrical skills
and know how to trouble-
shoot. Must be able to work
well with little supervision.
This an entry level position.
Send resume to:
Shop Technician
P.O. Box 1317
Lima, Ohio 45802
GENERAL
SUPPORT SPECIALIST
NEEDED!
Part-Time
Positions Available
10 to 15 Hours a Week
Monday to Thursday or just
weekends
20 to 35 Hours a Week -
Monday to Sunday
No experience necessary
Just a Desire to Help Others
PROVIDE DIRECT CARE
SERVICES TO ADULTS
WITH DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES. Must have a
valid drivers license and a
high school diploma/GED.
STNAs and CNAs wel-
come!
Please apply in person Mon-
day to Friday 8:30 am to
3:00pm at:
Champaign Residential
Services, Inc.
2450 Mandolin Drive
Lima, Ohio 45801
419-229-3200
Or visit our website at
www.crsi-oh.com
for more information.
GENERAL
TAX PREPARERS
WANTED
Register now for a free one
week training. Evening
Classes and Job Opportuni-
ties available. Classes start
January 3rd. Please call
419-229-1040 to register.
HEALTHCARE
BILLING/CODING
SPECIALIST
Multi-specialist physicians
office in Lima is seeking a
billing/coder specialist.
Certified Professional Coder
preferred. Only those with
experience need apply.
Excellent benefit package.
Calary commensurate with
experience and qualifica-
tions. Send resume to:
Box # 1074
C/O The Lima News,
3515 Elida Rd,
Lima, Ohio 45807
SALES
PART-TIME SALES /
TECHNICAL
SUPPORT
PERSON
Krendl Machine Company lo-
cated in Delphos, Ohio, is a
progressive machine manu-
facturer seeking a Part-time
Sales Associate/Technical
Support person. Qualified
individual must possess ne-
gotiating and basic account-
ing skills, extensive electri-
cal and mechanical knowl-
edge and have previous cus-
tomer service experience.
Must be computer literate
and be proficient in MS Of-
fice with an Associates de-
gree in a technical field or
equivalent.
Qualified candidate
send resume AND wage
requirement to:
Attention: HR/Sales/Tech
Support 1211
Krendl Machine Company
1201 Spencerville Ave.
Delphos, Oh 45833
HEALTHCARE
Coding Specialist
St. Ritas Professional Serv-
ices is an LLC of St. Ritas
Medical Center with the mis-
sion to recruit, retain and
support physicians in West
Central Ohio. Due to compa-
ny growth, SRPS has an
opening for a full-time
Coding Specialist.
This position is responsible
for accurately coding all
physician office and hospital
visits and procedures using
the appropriate systems.
The specialist is responsible
for abstracting accurate in-
formation from the medical
record to maintain the high-
est quality of data integrity.
The specialist is responsible
for insuring proper codes
are being billed to the insur-
ance companies and other
third party payors.
The successful candidate
must have a coding certifi-
cate and/or one to three
years relative working expe-
rience and have excellent
customer service and com-
munication skills with the
ability to multi-task. 1-3
years evaluation and man-
agement coding experience
required. Good computer
skills, including Microsoft
Office (Word, Excel) data-
base software is required.
Please submit resume with
cover letter to:
St. Ritas Professional
Service, HR Generalist,
300 W. Market St.,
Lima, OH 45801,
fax: (419) 996-2659
or e-mail to AMGoldsberry
@health-partners.org.
SALES
PROM ASSOCIATES
Full Time
Apply in person:
Don Johnsons Florist and
Bridal Salon
1707 N. West Street
Lima, Ohio
HEALTHCARE
RN MEDICATION
ADMINISTRATION
TRAINER
Full Time
Immediate Opening!
Duties include:
Teach ODDD Medication
Administration classes in
various locations
Provide direction to nurs-
ing staff
Provide technical assis-
tance to supervisors
Assure all medical re-
cords and assessment for
consumers and employees
are maintained
Participate in QA reviews
Qualifications:
Current license (RN) by
the State of Ohio
Possess or be capable of
obtaining Medication Admin-
istration trainer Certification
from ODODD
Previous experience in
providing nursing education
or training
Must have an interest in
working with individuals with
developmental disabilities
Must be willing to travel in
Northwest Ohio
Apply in person Monday to
Friday 8:30a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
at:
Champaign Residential
Services, Inc
2450 Mandolin Drive
Lima, Ohio 45801
or Visit our website for more
information at:
crsi-oh.com
OFFICE/CLERICAL
ACCOUNTANT
Fulltime staff Accountant
needed. 2 year degree in
accounting required. Must
have a thorough knowl-
edge of quickbooks. Send
resume to P.O. Box 5543,
Lima OH 45802.
OFFICE/CLERICAL
Customer Service
We are accepting applica-
tions for office assistants.
These individuals would be
responsible for entering in-
formation, scanning docu-
ments, discussing product
options with clients and
completing paperwork. Indi-
viduals should have accu-
rate data entry skills, be
energetic, professional and
enthusiastic.
Call 1-888-435-1040
TRADES
AUTO / TRUCK
MECHANIC
MUST HAVE EXPERI-
ENCE! Must have your own
tools. Prefer ASE certified
but all considered. Must be
knowledgeable in drive abili-
ty issues, diagnostics and
electrical. We also sell and
service medium duty trucks,
so diesel experience a big
plus. Wages depend on ex-
perience and capability. Sal-
ary plus flat rate,
$40,000++per year, negotia-
ble. I am also looking for a
working shop manger if you
are the right applicant.
Apply in person or fax
resume to 419-673-1266 or
email resume to:
rick@ricksautosales.com.
Ricks Auto Sales
920 W. Lima Street
Kenton, Ohio 43326
419-673-1717
#1 29 Ga. Metal
Siding & Roofing
DECEMBER SPECIAL
Only $2.15 / linear foot
or $67.90 / square
Ridge, Screws, J-Channel,
Corners. Other Trims available.
Insulation: Fiberglass rolls, Sin-
gle bubble, Blown Insulation.
Large order discounts available
$$$ MFR DIRECT - SAVE $$$
419-657-2510
WANTED: Farm Ground to
rent. Putnam & Allen counties.
Cash rent or shares. Young
farmer looking to expand.
Please call 419-615-9818
Diningroom table with 6 chairs
and matching hutch. $400. Call
419-876-3295
TROY BUILT
ROTOTILLER, GOOD CONDI-
TION, $350. PHONE 453-3403
OR 419-230-7441
2001 BUICK PARK AVE, Origi-
nal owner, Gold exterior, leath-
er seats. Clean. $3,400/best
offer. Call 419-235-0823
2001 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT,
turbo 3.8, silver, no rust, new
tires, highway miles 160,000.
OnStar, odometer digital read
out on windshield, leather inte-
rior. Great running car. $5,500/
best offer. Call 567-208-2882
BUYING SNOWMOBILES
All makes, models, parts &
condition considered.
419-384-3800 or 419-303-1786
Program
Coordinator
The Putnam County Family & Children
First Council seeks a part-time Program
Coordinator to oversee correspondence
and operations of the Council. Bachelors
degree required along with skills in
program planning and administration,
data collection and evaluation, policy
development, grant and report writing,
budget preparation and monitoring, public
speaking and group facilitation. Experience
working with children and/or families,
knowledge of social service casework
practices and understanding of public
systems and county/state government
structure strongly preferred. Must possess
valid drivers license. Offce located at the
Putnam County Educational Service Center,
Ottawa. Compensation negotiable based on
professional experience, state retirement
system benefts available. Email your
resume to pcjfs@putnamcountyohio.gov no
later than January 13. The Putnam County
ESC is an equal opportunity employer.
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