By NANCY KLINE

[email protected]
419-231-2444
OTTAWA Cautiously optimistic are the
words Putnam County commissioners use
when talking about the 2012 general budget.
This years total general appropriations
are $8,409,565. This reflects a two percent
increase for all offices. Putnam County Admin-
istrator Jack Betscher said the county had an
increase of nearly 4 percent in revenue during
2011.
The county commissioners feel it is
important to continue to strive to conserve,
Betscher said. That is how they have been
able to keep things solvent during these past
years of difficult economic times.
The county approved 2011 appropriations of
$7.745 million. The
appropriation for
2010 was $7.705
million.
Betscher said
steps taken by the
commissioners
over the past few
years have been
effective in keep-
ing the budget bal-
anced.
In 2009, sales
tax in the county
was increased by
.25 from a rate of
6.75 to 7 percent.
It was a dif-
ficult decision to
make at the time,
Putnam County
Commissioner
John Love said. But with declining sales tax
revenue we were facing a deficit budget if we
didnt do something.
That same year with a continuing decline in
sales tax revenue, the commissioners made an
additional 15 percent cut in the original budget
in April. The original appropriations of $8.63
million were reduced to $7.54 million for the
year.
Sales tax receipts for 2010 were $3.961 mil-
lion, compared to $3.695 million a year before.
Putnam County commissioner Vince Schro-
eder said the officials in all of the offices have
continued to work hard to keep spending
under control. This is the first increase they
have had in three years, he said.
We really have appreciated the cooperation
of all the elected officials, Schroeder said.
They have worked hard to keep their spend-
ing in line.
Love said Sheriff Jim Beutler has been good
about finding additional sources of revenue for
his office. He has been able to get grants and
stimulus funds to help supplement his office,
said Love.
The commissioners are also working hard to
reduce their debt. The jail debt will be paid off
in 2015. Love said the money for this debt is
held in escrow, but cannot be paid off earlier.
The county also continues to pay on their debt
for money required by the EPA to be in place
for the landfill closure.
By paying these debts off early we are sav-
ing significantly on interest, said Schroeder.
He estimated they have saved nearly $1.5 mil-
lion in interest by paying off the debts early.
The Commissioners said some concerns for
2012 include House Bill 86 with sentencing
reform and justice reinvestment that will mean
housing more prisoners locally.
We also may face additional cuts with local
government funding, said Schroeder.
THIS WEEK
IN YOUR
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
January 11 - 17, 2012
I feel like the little engine
that could in the book by the
same name.
Yesterday I signed up for
the Putnam County Health
Departments new year-round
wellness program titled Live
Healthy, Live Happy Putnam
County.
As I start out the pro-
gram of eating the required
amounts of fruits and vegeta-
bles, drinking plenty of water
and exercising, I am a little
hesitant.
I begin to think like the
little engine I think I can, I
think I can. Then a I sure
hope I can slips in.
Finding out that over 70
percent of the population in
Putnam County is overweight
shouldnt be a surprise. Sta-
tistics show that 74.6 percent
of Americans are either
obese or overweight.
Being overweight or obese
puts you at risk for many
diseases and conditions. The
more body fat that you have
and the more you weigh,
the more likely you are to
develop coronary heart dis-
ease, high blood pressure,
Type 2 diabetes, gallstones,
breathing problems and cer-
tain cancers.
I am one of those people.
My scales dont lie. Its time
to start going up the track
to better health.
Id like to take this oppor-
tunity to encourage others to
join me in signing up for this
program. (Story inside)
Its affordable, doesnt
include buying special foods
and can be done in the pri-
vacy of your own home.
You can form teams at your
workplace or even among
family members. You keep
track of your progress online
and there are even prizes
offered.
The first online program
also takes you on a wild west
adventure as you reach your
goals
I can feel my engine rev-
ving up as I write about the
program.
So I am adding getting
healthier to my bucket list
of things to do in 2012. I am
glad the Health Department
is offering a fun way to do it.
I think I can, I know I
can.
Joe Dildine is
executive
director of
FIrst Call
for Help
/Crisis
Response
Q
What is
First Call
for Help?
A
First Call for Help pro-
vides easy, around-the-
clock access to all types
of resources that the resi-
dents may need. We work
with in four counties plus
Putnam County. We provide
coverage in Putnam County
when Pathways Counseling
Center is closed.
Q
What
is your
Information
and
Referral
Service?
A
Our Information and
Referral service is the
core of our services. We
are the central clearing-
house for callers who
need help finding a way
to contact the appropri-
ate human service, basic
needs and governmental
agencies.
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Im feeling
like little
engine
that could
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[email protected]
419-231-2444
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NANCY KLINE PutnamVoice)
Putnam County Administrator Jack Betscher (center) goes over the 2012 Putnam County bud-
get with Putnam County Commissioners John Love (left) and Vince Schroeder.
neigHbOrS
County budget
shows positive
signs for 2012
We really have
appreciated the
cooperation of
all the elected
officials. They
have worked
hard to keep
their spending
in line.
Vince Schroeder
Putnam County commissioner
Putnam County
Common Pleas Court
Dispositions/Jan. 3
Melissa K. Wenzlick, Fort Jennings, and Troy
D. Wenzlick, Ottoville, were granted a dissolu-
tion of marriage. They were married Sept. 30,
1995 in Ottoville, and have three children.
Dispositions/Jan. 4
James G. Pothast, 46, 14054 Road 12,
Ottawa, was sentenced to four years in prison
for aggravated vehicular homicide. He was
fined $15,000 and his drivers license was
suspended for life.
New Cases
Georgina R. Lane, Ottawa, v. David M. Lane,
Columbus Grove; divorce with children.
Julianne Brinkman, Columbus Grove, v.
Nelson Figueroa, Puerto Rico; registration of
foreign support.
Putnam County
Municipal Court
Dispositions/Jan. 3
Justine L. Dickey, 21, 324 Liberty St.,
Leipsic, pleaded guilty to endangering chil-
dren. Sentence: 180 days jail, $100 fine, with
180 days jail suspended.
Cynthia M. Teegarden, 36, 107 Truax
Road, Cloverdale, pleaded guilty to an
amended charge of menacing. Sentence: 30
days jail, $100 fine, with 26 days jail sus-
pended, and assessment at Pathways Coun-
seling Center, with no contact with victim for
two years and restitution of $250 to victim.
Deborah A. Schmidt, 52, 717 Faurot Ave.,
Lima, pleaded no contest to theft and was
found guilty. Sentence: 180 days jail, $100
fine, with 135 days jail suspended.
Jose E. Garcia, 26, 102 Charloe Circle,
Ottawa, pleaded guilty to driving under OVI
suspension. Sentence: 180 days jail, $100
fine, 180-day license suspension, with 177
days jail suspended.
Judgments/Jan. 3
Asset Acceptance, LLC, Cleveland, default
judgment v. Todd M. Settlemire, Leipsic,
$738.76, plus interest of $36.51, plus inter-
est and costs.
Credit Adjustments, Inc., Defiance, default
judgment v. Edward M. Bauer, Cloverdale, and
Patty R. Bauer, Cloverdale, $4,720.54, plus
interest and costs.
First Union Acceptance, LLC, Birmingham,
Mich., default judgment v. Mary A. Rodriguez,
Leipsic, $1,036.28, plus interest and costs.
Judgments/Jan. 4
Gary M. Ducey, Ottawa, small claims v.
Brian Ruhlen, Columbus Grove, and Ashley
Arnett, Columbus Grove, $1,750, plus interest
and costs.
Dispositions/Jan. 5
Ricky L. Holloway, 31, 131 S. Rosedale
Ave., pleaded no contest to theft and was
found guilty. Sentence: 180 days jail, and
$250 fine.
Paul M. Erford, 20, 200 Blake St., Glandorf,
pleaded guilty to driving under suspension.
Sentence: 10 days jail, $150 fine, with 10
days jail suspended.
Cynthia J. Phillips, 51, 21033 County Road
D, Continental, charged with trafficking in
drugs, a felony, pleaded guilty to an amended
charge of attempted trafficking in drugs, a
misdemeanor. Sentence: 180 days jail, $250
fine, with 178 days jail suspended, complete
assessment at Pathways Counseling Center,
or equivalent, and pay restitution of $560 to
the MAN unit.
By BECKY LEADER
Voice Correspondant
OTTAWA Larry Killen had always been
a good umpire. Watch out, Putnam County
area baseball teams now he is outstanding
in his field!
Killen, of rural Ottawa, got his license and
initially called local Pony League games.
When his sons began playing baseball, Killen
swapped his blue uniform for coachs garb.
He coached Little League for a year and then
began a 19-year stint as a Pony League coach
for Glandorf teams.
After a time, the urge to make the calls on
the diamond returned.
I was watching my son, Chad, play. I
couldnt sit in the stands, Killen said during
a recent interview.
He renewed his umpiring license and
resumed the career he loves. He has been an
umpire for a total of 16 years and officiates
about 100 games a year. He umpires at the
high school, ACME and college club levels.
I enjoy the kids, and seeing good play-
ers, Killen said. He has had the privilege of
watching three area players who later went
on to compete in the Major Leagues.
Its easier to umpire at the higher levels
because theyre all good players, Killen said,
but they expect more (from an umpire),
too.
Some of Killens fondest memories have
involved catchers when he is behind the
plate.
People dont understand how much con-
versation goes on between catchers and
umpires, he said. You have to trust them;
theyre your protection.
Killen said he has always tried to bet-
ter himself by attending clinics and train-
ings. Last fall, he determined to enhance
his umpiring skills and do it the right way.
After searching for the best opportunity,
he contacted the Jim Evans Academy of
Professional Umpiring. He spoke directly
with its founder, Jim Evans, who had been a
Major League umpire for 28 years. Through
conversations and a series of e-mails, Killen
told Evans about his desire to improve, as
well as his concern about being older. Evans
responded the clinics would raise Killens
umpiring abilities a couple levels. He said Kil-
len would not be the oldest person to attend
a clinic; that honor went to a gentleman who
was 92 years old!
It sounded like he really cared about me,
Killen said.
Evans also connected Killen with a retired
coach from Minnesota who now umpires.
After chatting with the gentleman from Min-
nesota, Killen signed up for the 2011 Desert
Classic Clinic Oct. 25-30 at the Kino Sports
Complex in Tucson, Ariz.
Going in, Larry was nervous about keep-
ing up with the clinics pace, described in
the literature as a highly structured training
regimen that is designed to maximize your
potential. (The material taught in the five-
day course is the same as what is taught
in the academys five-week course, only
more intense.) Some of the attendees went
to begin their dream of becoming major
league umpires; others, like Killen, wanted
to sharpen their skills. The 61 participants
awakened at 6 a.m., ate breakfast and were
expected to be in the classroom at 7.
The doors were locked at 7, Killen said,
and if you werent in there, you didnt
attend.
Classroom work lasted until 11:30 and
included lectures in-depth analysis of the
baseball rulebook and discussion of game
situations. Evans, Dick Nelson and other
professionals familiar with the rigorous
demands of umpiring taught the curriculum.
Killen was impressed with the expertise
of the 14 instructors. In addition to Evans
plethora of knowledge, second-in-command
instructor Nelson wrote many of Major
League Baseballs rules, and has supervised
or taught more than 70 percent of current
Major League umpires.
You had to be on your toes, Killen said.
They would point to you and ask questions!
One of the most important topics was how
to handle arguments. Killen and the others
learned how to defuse an argument, how to
communicate with coaches and how to com-
municate with the restof the umpiring crew
which is key during any game.
The participants had exactly 30 minutes
for lunch and then had to report to the dia-
monds about three blocks away promptly at
noon.
The facility was amazing, Killen said.
Kino Sports Complex of 12 regulation profes-
sional diamonds, a stadium, three half-fields
and batting cages is where the Chicago
White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks con-
duct spring training. The participants divided
into groups, with some going to the batting
cages while the others went to the diamonds
to demonstrate their rules knowledge on the
field.
In the cages, a machine hurled pitches
while attendees called balls and strikes under
the observation of a professional umpire.
One training method involved a ball, on
which numbers were written, attached to a
stick by a string. The ball was twirled, and
participants needed to be able to see the
numbers.
If you couldnt see the numbers on the
ball, you couldnt see clearly to call balls
and strikes, Killen said.
Killens umpiring stance also improved as a
result of the clinic. He is now more comfort-
able with his stance, and cant wait to put it
to use on the diamond this spring.
In the field, he learned the optimum posi-
tion the home plate umpire must assume
(the library) when he suspects there may
be a close play, in order to keep his eye on
both the ball and the runner. If a participant
made a mistake, he was made to call the situ-
ation again. If a second mistake was made,
an instructor pulled the participant aside and
tutored him on the proper call.
The afternoon instruction lasted until 5
p.m. Although the clinic was fast-paced, and
participants were exhausted at the end of
the day, Killen said in the evenings, he and
his roommate studied together and bounced
ideas and situations off each other.
The clinic culminated with a graduation
ceremony in which all participants were
given certificates.
Evans told Killen if he went to the clinic
and didnt improve, Evans would be sorely
disappointed. Killen takes his profession
seriously, and hopes to achieve his ulti-
mate goal of umpiring small-college baseball
games.
Anything can happen on the field, Killen
said. Now I am more prepared.
FIRST UP
NEIGHBORS
First National of Pandora promotes three executives
PUTNAM COUNTY COURT NEWS
Umpire Killen raises level of his game
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PANDORA The board
of directors of First National
Bank of Pandora has
announced the promotions
of three executives.
Larry E. Hoffman has been
promoted to senior vice pres-
ident in his current role as
Chief Financial Officer.
R. Douglas Shaneyfelt has
been promoted to vice pres-
ident-Information Technol-
ogy.
Nita J. Crawford has been
promoted
to vice
president-
human
resources
at First
National
Bank of
Pandora.
Hoff-
man, CPA,
MBA,
joined First National Bank
in February 2011 as CFO. He
has been a certified public
accountant for more than
24 years. He obtained his
bachelors degree in business
administration from Tiffin
University and his MBA from
Ashland University. Hoffman
is a member of the American
Institute of Certified Public
Accountants and the Ohio
Society of CPAs. Hoffman
lives in Bluffton with his wife
Marcy and three children.
Shaneyfelt has 10 years of
banking experience, having
served as information tech-
nology (IT) manager at First
National Bank. He received
his bachelors degree in busi-
ness administration at The
University of Findlay and an
associate in applied science
degree in IT-Networking at
James A. Rhodes State Col-
lege. Shaneyfelt, his wife
,Rachel, and their daughters
reside in Pandora.
Crawford has 13 years of
banking experience and has
served as executive assis-
tant at First National Bank
for the past eight years and
human resources manager
for the past three. She has
an associate of applied busi-
ness degree in accounting
from Marion Technical Col-
lege and has taken additional
courses at The University of
Findlay and The Ohio State
University.
Crawford, her husband,
Dave, and their children
reside in Findlay.
Hoffman Shaneyfelt Crawford
BECKY LEADER photos PutnamVoice
Larry Killen displays his certificate from the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring.
Ottawa man
attends school
for pro officials
Tools of the trade: Killens umpires mask,
his certificate from the Jim Evans Academy
of Professional Umpiring, and a baseball
Its easier to umpire
at the higher levels
because theyre all
good players, but they
expect more (from an
umpire), too.
Larry Killen
veteran umpire from Ottawa
COMMUNITY
WATCH FOR IT
By NANCY KLINE
[email protected]
419-231-2444
PUTNAM COUNTY
Setting resolutions to be
healthier is always a good
goal. Sometimes though,
you need some assistance in
reaching this goal. The Put-
nam County Health Depart-
ment is starting a year-round
program to promote healthy
lifestyles that you can do
from your home.
Live Healthy, Live Happy
Putnam County will begin
with a 6-week challenge
titled Wild, Wild West
Healthy Living Challenge.
The focus of this challenge is
to eat healthy, exercise and
drink plenty of water.
In 2010 a coalition of Put-
nam County agencies joined
together to support a county
health assessment. A com-
munity survey was con-
ducted and over 1,000 people
returned their mailed survey
which asked questions about
personal health, mental
health, health behaviors and
much more.
The survey found that
over 70 percent of adults
and kids living in the county
are overweight or obese,
said Sherry Recker, director
of nursing for the Putnam
County Health Department.
In response to this date, the
committee decided to launch
the Live Healthy, Live Happy
Putnam County wellness
initiative.
This is an on-line challenge
initiative that enables par-
ticipants to sign on as an
individual or team member.
You can then work on your
on personal wellness goals
in the privacy of your home.
During the challenges, you
will only see those other par-
ticipants that are closest to
you on your journey. Your
screen name is personal,
encouraging you to meet
your own personal wellness
goals and rewarding you dur-
ing the challenge.
The cost of participating in
the Live Healthy, Live Happy
Putnam County program is
$20 per participant. This
cost will include a t-shirt
with the logo, and access to
multiple challenges through-
out all of 2012.
There will be prizes
awarded to winners of the
challenges.
The registration forms can
be picked up at the Putnam
County Health Department,
Northwest Physical Therapy,
YMCA, PT Services and the
Council on Aging. They will
collect money and assign reg-
istration codes and materials
If people just want a reg-
istration form they can be
picked up at all library loca-
tions, St. Ritas Ambulatory
Care and Pathways. These
last sites will not be collect-
ing money or handing out
registration codes needed to
sign on to the site.
Registration forms and
payment may be dropped
off at the health department
of mailed to Putnam County
Health Department, P.O. Box
330, Ottawa, OH 45875.
We plan to have other
topics as challenges during
the year, said Recker. She
said other wellness top-
ics they may focus on will
include mental health/stress
relief, smoking cessation
and others.
Were also developing a
calendar of suggested local
activities for the website,
said Joan Kline, also with
the Putnam County Health
Department. We want
people to know where they
may participate in a physical
activity such as dance or an
exercise class as part of their
challenge.
Kline said participants will
also be able to give testimo-
nials and participate in blogs
on the site.
Recker said they will have
drawings for prizes of people
who reach certain point lev-
els during their challenges.
HEALTH HAPPENINGS
Program offers healthy home living
You can submit your stories
The Putnam Voice is a free weekly newspaper covering
Putnam County. It is delivered to homes throughout the
county and also can be picked up at various distribution
racks.
We are all about community news.
Many of the stories and photographs that appear are
provided by service clubs, businesses, government agen-
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achievements, or other interesting things you want to share
with the community.
Stories, photos and videos should be e-mailed to info@
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OH 45875. Well take it from there, sharing your informa-
tion online, in print, or both.
Well publish your picture,
tell about an award you
received, or an upcoming
event you want to promote.
Just tell us about it!
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Putnam County Health Department representatives Joan
Kline (left) and Sherry Recker are excited about the new
Live Healthy Live Happy program being introduced as a
year-round project for Putnam County residents.
OTTAWA Residents
at The Meadows of Kal-
ida, Leipsic and Ottawa-
Glandorf are competing in
the The Meadows Bowling
Tournament.
The Wii allows individ-
uals of all capabilities to
be active and participate,
regardless of physical limi-
tations, said Jim Sherry,
executive director at The
Meadows of Leipsic.
The Meadows of Kal-
ida, Leipsic and Ottawa-
Glandorf are part of the
Trilogy Health Services
Community. We offer a
full range of personalized
senior living services from,
independent and assisted
living, to skilled nursing
and rehabilitative services.
Our senior living services
are delivered by staff spe-
cially trained to honor, and
enhance the lives of our res-
idents through compassion
and commitment to exceed-
ing customer expectations.
To learn more about The
Meadows of Kalida, Leipsic
and Ottawa-Glandorf please
visit our web site at www.
trilogyhs.com or contact
your local campus: Mead-
ows of Kalida at 419-532-
2961, Meadows of Leipsic at
419-943-2103 and the Mead-
ows of Ottawa-Glandorf at
419-538-6529.
Meadows residents competing
in Wii bowling tournament
Submitted photo
The Meadows of Leipsic
residents Loyce Plaugher
and John Mowry, partici-
pate in a past Wii bowling
tournament.
OTTAWA Join us at
the Putnam County YMCA
for this structured program
designed to give the home
school student a physical
education experience.
A licensed physical edu-
cator will teach an hour in
the gymnasium or outside
doing activities such as soc-
cer, basketball, disc golf,
and much more.
Following class there will
be an hour of swim with
focus on water safety, swim
lessons, stroke technique,
and games by a trained life-
guard. Class is held every
Thursday from 1 p.m. until
3 p.m. in 7 week sessions.
The first session of the year
just began Jan. 5 so hurry
in and register. The fee for
this program is $20/ 7 week
session.
For further information
please contact the Putnam
County YMCA at (419) 523-
5233.
YMCA Family Night
scheduled for Jan. 21
OTTAWA Putnam
County YMCA hosting Fam-
ily Night Saturday, Jan.
21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m..
Family Nights are a special
time for families to have
fun and create memories
that last a lifetime. Fami-
lies can enjoy swimming,
basketball, crafts, movies
and much more all centered
around the evenings theme.
All children must be accom-
panied by an adult during
all Family Night activities
including swimming. For
more information contact
your local Putnam County
YMCA.
Y offers physical education
for home-schooled children
Food boxes offered
to P-G district poor
PANDORA In an
effort to help relieve some
of the hardship and finan-
cial difficulty in the area,
churches are offering food
boxes on the last Saturday
of every month for house-
holds in the Pandora-Gil-
boa School District that
find themselves in need.
In order to pick up a
box, you must register by
5 p.m. Jan. 16 by calling
419-384-3905. Leave name,
address and phone num-
ber. Boxes will be avail-
able for pickup under the
name registered on the
last Saturday of the month
at 11 a.m. at Pandora
United Methodist Church,
108 E. Washington St. on
State Route 12. The next
pickup is available for Sat-
urday, Jan. 28.
Free tax assistance
offered for seniors
Throughout February
and March at the Ottawa
Senior Center, AARP will
offer senior citizens free
income tax preparation.
The service is available
by appointment only from
Feb. 3 through March 31.
Appointments will run
on Fridays from 1 to 3
p.m. and Saturdays from 9
to 11:30 a.m.
You must call the Senior
Center at 419-523-5593 in
advance for an appoint-
ment. Walk-ins will not
be accepted, and April
appointments will not be
available. The appoint-
ments fill up quickly, so
call soon to schedule a
time convenient for you.
Volunteers staffing this
service have received
training through AARP.
The information you pro-
vide for the preparation
of your tax return will be
filed electronically, and
you will be scheduled
to return to the center
approximately one week
following your appoint-
ment to receive a copy
of your forms for your
records.
Relay for Life
gears up for 2012
Putnam County Relay
for Life will meet from
7 to 8 p.m. Jan. 17 at the
Putnam County Edu-
cational Service Center
Building. This is for
returning teams and for
any member of the com-
munity who is interested
in starting a new team.
Meadows hosts
support group
KALIDA The Mead-
ows of Kalida will be host-
ing their monthly Memory
Care Support Group
meeting on Jan 25, 2012
from 12:30pm-2:00pm.This
group is offered to any of
our family members or
outside community mem-
bers going through the
Dementia Journey with
a Loved One. RSVP to
Cindy by Jan. 24th at 419-
532-2961. Refreshments
will be served.
COMMUNITY
OTTAWA The annual
meeting of the membership
of the United Way of Put-
nam County will be held
on Tuesday, January 17 at
noon.
The luncheon meeting will
be held at Henrys Restau-
rant, Ottawa, and is open to
all who contributed to the
2011 community-wide fund-
raising campaign.
Reservations may be made
by calling the United Way of
Putnam County at 419-523-
4505. The cost to attend the
event is $10 per person and
is payable at the door.
The Annual Business
Meeting will be combined
with a campaign celebra-
tion. The United Way will
recognize 33 local compa-
nies and organizations for
their campaign contribu-
tions and volunteers will be
thanked for their time and
commitment to the wellbe-
ing of the people of Putnam
County.
The Board of Directors
of the United Way of Put-
nam County extends their
heartfelt thanks to all who
served and contributed to
the United Way in 2011.
For more information,
please call Jeanne Beutler at
the United Way of Putnam
County. Thank you.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Meadows donates to Senior Center
You can submit
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free weekly newspaper
covering Putnam County.
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throughout the county
and also can be picked
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Many of the stories and
photographs that appear
are provided by service
clubs, businesses, govern-
ment agencies and people
like yourself. Tell us about
your vacation, achieve-
ments, or other interesting
things you want to share
with the community.
Stories, photos and vid-
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Ottawa Senior CItizens Assistant DIrector Tammy Evans and Senior Center Board Presi-
dent Sue Pester (front left) accept a check from Jennifer Karhoff (center), customer
service specialist at The Meadows of Ottawa-Glandorf, and numerous employees at the
Meadows of O-G from the employees annual Hope for the Holidays fundraiser.
OTTAWA The employ-
ees of the Meadows of
Ottawa-Glandorf have
donated $3,341.28 to Ottawa
Senior Center through their
annual Hope for the Holi-
days fundraiser. The Mead-
ows of Ottawa-Glandorf
team members were able to
raise these funds by hosting
a fish fry during the month
of December.
The Meadows of Ottawa-
Glandorf is committed
to strengthening the com-
munity we serve. Sup-
porting organizations like
the Ottawa Senior Center
helps to make a difference
by improving the quality of
life in our community. At
The Meadows of Ottawa-
Glandorf we are constantly
striving to make a positive
difference in Ottawa and
Glandorf, said Stephanie
Clark, Executive Director
of the Meadows of Ottawa-
Glandorf.
Ottawa Senior Center is a
non-profit charity that serves
the Putnam County com-
munity. The Ottawa Senior
Citizens Association, Inc., is
designed to provide a chari-
table, educational and recre-
ational facility for all senior
citizens of Putnam County.
The Hope for the Holi-
days fundraiser is a com-
pany-wide initiative in which
each of the 67 Trilogy Health
Services communities par-
ticipated; each designating
their own local charity as
the recipient. The com-
pany as a whole was able
to donate over $290,000 to
local charities. In last years
holiday fundraiser, the com-
pany raised nearly $240,000
company wide.
The Meadows of Ottawa-
Glandorf is a Trilogy Health
Services community. Tril-
ogy communities offer a
full range of personalized
senior living services, from
independent and assisted
living, a skilled nursing and
rehabilitative services. Tril-
ogys senior living services
are delivered by staff spe-
cially trained to honor and
enhance the lives of their
residents through compas-
sion and commitment to
exceeding customer expec-
tations. To learn more about
the Meadows of Ottawa-
Glandorf visit the web site
meadowsofottawa.com.
Across
1. Bohemian, e.g.
5. Wood sorrels
9. "Come here ?"
14. Daughter of Zeus
15. Eastern music
16. Australian bush high-
pitched call
17. Appraiser
18. Crazily
19. Gown fabric
20. According to plan of
action
23. -friendly
24. Egg cells
25. Business premises (3
wds)
33. Surrounding glows
34. Away
35. Chief magistrate of Ven-
ice
36. Biochemistry abbr.
37. Device to extract water
from wet laundry
41. Casual attire
42. "Darn it!"
44. Adaptable truck, for short
45. Defeat
47. Those who study the
atomic composition of light
51. Bank offering, for short
52. Fishing, perhaps
53. Improper spacial arrange-
ments
59. Operatic villains, often
60. French novelist Pierre
61. Wading birds, such as
herons or storks
63. Apportion
64. Corker
65. " Smile" (1976
hit)
66. Equals
67. Check
68. Deuce topper
Down
1. " Cried" (1962 hit)
2. Pasturelands
3. Assist, in a way
4. Wart
5. Bloviates
6. Picture-taking device
7. All excited
8. "The Open Window" writer
9. Paper folded to make eight
leaves
10. Twill-weave silk with a
printed design
11. Cost to cross
12. Evasive
13. Formerly known as
21. Cockeyed
22. French philosopher,
founder of positivism
25. Farm buildings
26. Increase
27. About to explode
28. The fifth of the seven
canonical hours
29. Grooved on
30. Carries
31. Bond, for one
32. Marsh growth
38. Bucolic
39. "Am believe ...?"
(2 wds)
40. Indian coin
43. Buy-one-get-one-free
item?
46. Tickler of the ivories
48. Pride and prejudice, for
example
49. Saddle seat back
50. Heavy metal
53. Drone, e.g.
54. "Cast Away" setting
55. Misfortunes
56. Joint problem
57. Alpine transport (2 wds)
58. "Your majesty"
59. Protestant denom.
62. "Come to think of it ..."
WEEKLY PUZZLE ANSWERS ON PAGE 8
To the Editor
According to your arti-
cle of 1/10/12, Interviews
for Ottawa Seat, Ottawa
Village Council members
have decided to interview
candidates for the seat
vacated by Dean Meyer.
Meyers appointment as
mayor from the position
of councilman has neces-
sitated this move.
John Salsburey, my neigh-
bor and friend of nearly
thirty years, would seem
to be the natural choice for
the vacated position, as he
came in fourth in the gen-
eral election. The people
have already voted.
John is a man of good
character and drive. He
is also outspoken, hard-
working, and committed
to fiscal responsibility and
positive change.
Now, our current council
members are requesting an
interview process to deter-
mine who fills that vacated
seat. Their general consen-
sus is the actual number
of votes John received
requires an interview pro-
cess. He came in fourth.
Since when have the
amount of votes and the
margin of victory been
taken into account for
those who have won posi-
tions?
Common sense requires
John Salsburey be awarded
this position. The interview
process would seem to be
an effort on the part of
some council members to
weed John out.
Of all the councilmen, Jo
Deskins has been the sole
voice of reason in motion-
ing that John fill the posi-
tion. John is grounded in
common sense and intel-
ligent. He is almost cer-
tain to stir the pot and
demand change. Change is
good.
Needless to say, this
should be an interesting
scenario to see unfold.
How our current council
proceeds will speak vol-
umes about both their
character and how they
operate.
Sincerely,
Virginia S. Leis,
Ottawa
Peoples choice for vacated seat
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Putnam County United Way
annual meeting scheduled
COMMUNITY
V. Marietta Critchet, 91, of
Leipsic, died at 2:10 p.m. Jan.
7, 2012, at the Meadows of
Leipsic.
She was born Nov. 19, 1920,
in Leipsic to Charles Russell
and Julia Navin Myers, who
preceded her in death. On
May 30, 1948, she married
Robert Werner Critchet Sr.,
who died March 24, 1996.
Mrs. Critchet was a home-
maker. She was a member
of First Christian Church
in Leipsic. She was a U.S.
Navy Women Accepted for
Volunteer Emergency Service
(WAVES) veteran of World
War II. She was an active
member and past president
of Leipsic American Legion
Auxiliary and former member
of the Ohio Eastern Star. She
loved playing dominoes and
cards. She also loved garden-
ing and her flowers. She was
an avid Detroit Tigers fan and
a breast cancer survivor.
Survivors include two
sons, Robert W. (Michelle)
Critchet Jr., of Fremont,
and Jack (Diane) Critchet,
of Powell; four daughters,
Kathleen (Dick) Martz, of
Leipsic, Carol Allen, of Van
Buren, Tina Bauer, of Lima,
and Cyndi (Bob Cramer)
Lake, of Findlay; three broth-
ers, Jerry (Myrna) Myers, of
Westerville, Jim (Martha)
Myers, of Findlay, and Paul
(Peggy) Myers, of Springfield;
eight grandchildren, Michelle
Soto, Karen Critchet, Michael
(Gina) Critchet, Laura (Jon
Barbara) Allen, Megan Bauer,
Cory Bauer, Jacob Allen and
Marysa Lake; three great-
grandchildren, Rocky Soto,
Jadie Soto and Lyla Barbara;
and a best friend of 84 years,
Eloise Bunn, of Leipsic.
She was preceded in death
by a daughter, Karen Louise
Critchet; a sister, Margaret
Stainbrook; and three brothers,
Eugene, Harold and Pat Myers.
Service is at 11 a.m. today
at First Christian Church,
Leipsic. The Rev. Tim
Eding will officiate. Burial
will follow in Sugar Ridge
Cemetery, Leipsic, with
military graveside rites by
Leipsic American Legion.
Arrangement were by
Love-Heitmeyer Funeral
Home, Leipsic.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Putnam
County Council on Aging.
Condolences may be
expressed at lovefuneral
home.com.
Tammy J. Brenneman, 47,
died at 5:15 a.m. Jan. 5, 2012,
at St. Ritas Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 10, 1964,
in Bowling Green to Howard
and Diana Elston Sherman,
who preceded her in death.
On June 11, 1983, she mar-
ried Randy Brenneman, who
survives in Leipsic.
Mrs. Brenneman was a
homemaker and baby-sat in
her home. She was a mem-
ber of Carey Church of God
of Prophecy, Carey. She was
a 1983 graduate of Leipsic
High School.
Survivors also include five
brothers, William (Mary)
Sherman, of Leipsic, Howard
(Deb) Sherman Jr., of Findlay,
Bryan Sherman, of Defiance,
and Steve (Peggy) Sherman
and Daniel Sherman, both
of Leipsic; five nephews,
Matthew Sherman, Jared
Sherman, Brian Thomas,
Masen Voght and Doug
Steele; and five nieces,
Cynthia Burzynski, Rebecca
Snyder, Missy Thomas, Mindy
Stevens and Nichole Steele.
Services were Monday
at Dupont Church of God,
Dupont. The Rev. James
States officiated. Burial
was in Fairview Cemetery,
Dupont.
Arrangements were han-
dled by Love-Heitmeyer
Funeral Home, Leipsic.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the family.
Condolences may be
expressed at www.love
funeralhome.com.
Vidella May Schey, 93, died
at 10 p.m. Jan. 4, 2012, at The
Meadows of Leipsic.
She was born June 9, 1918,
near Columbus Grove on
Bucher Road, to Ezra and
Elvina Hilty Bucher, who pre-
ceded her in death. On Sept.
28, 1946, she married Leon
Schey, who died Dec. 30, 2007.
Mrs. Schey was a home-
maker. Before she was mar-
ried, she worked at Triplett
Corp., Bluffton. She was a
member of Grace Mennonite
Church, Pandora, where
she was a primary Sunday
school helper and leader,
a member of the choir
and a member of its Mary-
Marthas Ladies Group.
She served on the Putnam
County Farm Bureau board
for several years. During
her free time, she loved to
travel with her husband and
had been to Africa, where
her son Rodney was teach-
ing, as well as Germany,
Switzerland and Hawaii.
She enjoyed spending time
with her family and watch-
ing the activities of her
great-grandchildren.
Survivors include three
sons, Terry (Beth) Schey, of
Leipsic, Rodney (Therese)
Schey, of Wapakoneta, and
Kreg (Bonnie) Schey, of
Leipsic; seven grandchildren;
two stepgrandchildren; 13
great-grandchildren; seven
stepgreat-grandchildren; and
two sisters-in-law, Lucille
Bucher, of Bluffton, and
Thelma Bucher, of Findlay.
She was preceded in death
by four brothers, Vernon,
Victor, Veland and Vinton
Bucher; and five sisters:
Verena Schumacher, Velma
Conrad, Vera Diller and Viola
and Veldine Bucher.
Services were held
Saturday at Grace Mennonite
Church, Pandora. Pastor
Dennis Schmidt officiated.
Burial was in Pleasant Ridge
Cemetery, Pandora.
Arrangements were han-
dled by Love-Heitmeyer
Funeral Home, Leipsic.
Memorials may be made to
Grace Mennonite Church or
Camp Friedenswald.
Condolences may be ex-
pressed at www.lovefuneral
home.com..
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Many of the stories and
photographs that appear
are provided by service
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want to share with the
community.
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LEIPSIC
V. Marietta Critchet
LEIPSIC
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People say its just a cookie. What
can a cookie do? A Girl Scout cookie
can do many things. It could send a girl
to camp. It could help pay to refurbish
a room at a homeless shelter. It could
cheer up a soldier who is far from
home.
As we enter the 100th year of Girl
Scouting, the cookie mission remains
the same. A Girl Scout cookie could
still help buy school supplies for
underprivileged kids, or fly a troop of
girls from Toledo, Bowling Green or
Defiance to Washington, D.C. Some of
these girls will go back to Washington
as congresswomen or senators. One
day, our first female president may
reminisce about the time she visited
our capitol and stood inside the Lin-
coln Memorial with her Girl Scout
troop. The cookies you buy could be
the boxes that inspire a president.
When you buy Girl Scout cookies,
girls decide where the money goes.
They have big hearts and big imagina-
tions.
Girl Scout cookies can help bring
out the confidence in a girl. Its no easy
thing to ask a stranger to buy some-
thing. You have to speak up, look them
in the eye, believe in what youre doing
and believe in yourself. With every
season of Girl Scout cookies, another
generation of girls learns to set goals,
make a plan and manage money. As
women, theyll need to know these
things whether their goal is to start
a business, a family or both. Indeed,
no university has produced as many
female business owners as has the Girl
Scout Cookie Sale.
Girl Scouts is the best leadership
development program for girls in the
United States, says Barbara J. Bonifas,
CEO of Girl Scouts of Western Ohio.
The Girl Scout Cookie Sale is a hands-
on leadership and business activity
where girls develop five essential
skillsgoal setting, decision making,
money management, people
skills and business ethics. Troops
often decide to spend some of their
cookie sale earnings investing in the
community through service projects.
Beginning Friday, January 13, 2012,
girls in southwest Ohio will begin tak-
ing Girl Scout cookie orders. All Girl
Scout Cookie Sale proceeds stay in
the community. For a second year, Girl
Scouts of Western Ohio will be offer-
ing customers a premium selection of
the best-selling Girl Scout cookies of
all time. Research shows that nearly
all Girl Scout cookie customers have a
favorite among these best sellers: Thin
Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils and
Do-Si-Dos. In addition, new this year
is a lemon wedge cookie called Savan-
nah Smiles, which pays tribute to the
100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting.
A total of six Girl Scout cookies are
offered this year.
Our annual Girl Scout cookie activi-
ties, in addition to United Way funding,
help us make the Girl Scout Leader-
ship Experience available to all girls
who want to participate, Bonifas said.
In addition to the money earned by
the girls, Girl Scout cookie proceeds
support leader training and camp oper-
ations, as well as a variety of Girl Scout
program activities.
Girl Scout cookies are a familiar part
of American culture. For more than 80
years, Girl Scouts with the enthusiastic
support of their families have helped
ensure the success the Girl Scout
Cookie Sale. From its earliest begin-
nings, to its current popularity, the sale
of cookies has helped Girl Scouts have
fun, develop valuable life skills such as
critical thinking, problem solving and
team work. Girl Scouts also make the
world a better place by helping support
their communities.
Girl Scout cookies are made by Little
Brownie Bakers. They are available in
the six flavors listed above and are sell-
ing for $3.50 a box.
About Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
In 2012, Girl Scouts is celebrating its
100th Anniversary. In partnership with
nearly 14,000 adult volunteers, Girl
Scouts of Western Ohio serves 50,000
girl members in 32 counties through-
out western Ohio and southeastern
Indiana. Chartered by Girl Scouts of
the USA, the premier organization for
and leading authority on girls, Girl
Scouts of Western Ohio builds girls of
courage, confidence, and character,
who make the world a better place.
For more information, to volunteer
your time, or make a donation, call
419-243-8216 or 800-860-4516, or visit
our website at www.girlscoutsofwest-
ernohio.org.
Time for Girl Scout cookie sales
YOUTH GROUP
KALIDA You are invited
to join the Rev. Gerald
Knueven, spiritual director,
on a lenten bus pilgrimage
to Alabama to see the min-
iature Ave Maria Grotto,
attend the televised Mass at
Our Lady of Angels Mon-
astery, tour EWTN studios,
be in the live TV audience
of Theology of Hope with
Fr. Mitch Pacwa and spend
an entire day at the inspi-
rational Shrine of the Most
Blessed Sacrament.
Your bus leaves from the
K of C parking lot, Kalida, at
2 p.m. on Sunday, March 25
and returns around 9 p.m.
on Thursday, March 29.
Sponsored by the Rosary-
Altar Society of St. Michael
Catholic Church, Kalida, the
cost for the 5 days/4 nights
is $425 per person.
Not included are two
meals on the way down,
two meals on the way back,
admissions ($5) to the Ave
Maria Grotto and any gift
shop purchases.
Men and women are wel-
come to experience this
spiritual enrichment.
Registration deadline is
March 1.
Contact Rita Borgelt at
419-532-3637 or hborgelt@
bright.net for further details.
Rosary-Altar Society organizing
lenten pilgrimage to Alabama
PANDORA Todd A.
Mason, president and chief
executive officer, First
National Bank of Pan-
dora, Pandora, was elected
a director for the Federal
Reserve Bank Of Cleveland.
The Federal Reserve
Bank of Cleveland have
announced the appoint-
ments and elections to its
main office and branch
boards of directors and to
the Federal Advisory Coun-
cil, effective January 1, 2012.
Alfred M. Rankin, Jr.,
chairman, president, and
chief executive officer of
NACCO Industries, Inc.,
Cleveland, Ohio, was reap-
pointed chairman of the
board of directors of the
Federal Reserve Bank of
Cleveland for 2012.
Others appointed as direc-
tors as directors for the
Federal Reserve Bank of
Cleveland include Richard K.
Smucker, chief executive offi-
cer, The J.M. Smucker Com-
pany, Orrville and Tilmon F.
(Tim) Brown, president and
chief executive officer, New
Horizons Baking Company,
Norwalk, Ohio.
The Federal Reserve
Bank of Cleveland is one of
12 regional Reserve Banks
that, along with the Board
of Governors in Washing-
ton, D.C., comprise the Fed-
eral Reserve System. As the
nations central bank, the
Federal Reserve System
formulates U.S. monetary
policy, supervises banks
and bank holding compa-
nies, and provides payment
services to financial institu-
tions and to the U.S. gov-
ernment. Payment services
include check clearing,
electronic payments, and
the distribution of currency
and coin.
Reserve Bank Directors
Each Reserve Banks main
office has a nine-member
board of directors. Three
directors are elected by and
representative of the stock-
holding banks in each Fed-
eral Reserve District. The
other six directors represent
the general public, which
includes business, agricul-
ture, labor and consumers.
Of these, three are elected
by member banks and three
are appointed by the Fed-
eral Reserves Board of Gov-
ernors in Washington, D.C.
Directors responsibilities
include making recommen-
dations to the Board of Gov-
ernors regarding the Federal
Reserves discount rate on
primary credit; providing
information about regional
business conditions to their
Reserve Bank president;
and overseeing the Banks
budget and finances.
Each Reserve Bank
branch has a five- or seven-
member board of directors
that provides input regard-
ing local business condi-
tions.
The Federal Reserve Bank
of Cleveland, with branches
in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh,
serves the Fourth Federal
Reserve District, which
includes Ohio, western
Pennsylvania, eastern Ken-
tucky and the northern pan-
handle of West Virginia.
For more information on
the Federal Reserve Bank
of Cleveland, go online to
www.clevelandfed.org or
follow on Facebook and
Twitter (@ClevelandFed).
First National president elected
to Federal Reserve Bank board
WEDDING
COLUMBUS GROVE
Melissa Verhoff and Justin
Barnhart were married at
1:30 p.m., July 16, 2011,
at St. Michael Catholic
Church in Kalida.
Melissa and Justin
Barnhart
School accepting
registrations
LEIPSIC St. Marys
School is taking registra-
tions for Kindergarten
students and any student
who will be new to the
school for the 2012-2013
school year.
St. Marys offers a full
day kindergarten to those
children who will be five
years of age before Oct.
1, 2012.
Registration forms are
available at the school
office and should be
returned by March 3.
We ask that you bring
your childs birth certifi-
cate, social security card,
record of immunizations
and baptismal certificate
(if not baptized at St.
Marys) at the time of reg-
istration.
An Open House is
scheduled for Sunday,
Jan. 29 from 11 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. Please come in
to check us out!
You are also welcome
to call for an appointment
(943-2801) if you would
like to visit the school or
have any questions.
COMMUNITY
Hunter education
course offered
A two-day hunter
eduction course will be
offered Jan. 28 and Jan.
29 at the Leipsic Fishing
and Hunting Association.
This is the state-man-
dated course.
The course will start
at 8:30 a.m. and last until
4:30 p.m. on Saturday,
Jan. 28. The test will start
at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan.
29, and last until comple-
tion .
You must pre-register
for the course since there
is limited seating.
For more informa-
tion or to register, call
1-800-WILDLIFE or
go online to the Ohio
Department of Natural
Resources Hunters Educ-
tion.
Karate tourney
benefits Red Cross
OTTAWA There
will be a karate tourna-
ment Sunday at Ottawa-
Glandorf High School.
The tournament will
benefit the Red Cross of
Putnam County.
The cost for partici-
pants is $25.00 for one or
all events.
Team competition will
also be available. The
tournament starts at 12:30
p.m. with registration
from 9 a.m. till noon. Call
Mike Maag at 419-296-
9931 for more informa-
tion.
WATCH FOR IT
COLUMBUS GROVE
Columbus Grove has a new
biddy wrestling club and
they competed at their first
Miami Valley Kids Wres-
tling Association meet held
at Ottawa Glandorf High
School on Sunday.
The club did very well con-
sidering it was their debut
into the wrestling world.
The team earned two first
place finishes, ten second
place, ten third place and
sixteen fourth place.
Those finishing in first
place were Cruz Lugo and
Landon Schroeder.
Second place finishers
were: Grant Moening, Ever-
ett Palte, Logan Mershman,
Zachary Thompson, Dillon
Bryan, Cisco Lugo, Austin
Macke, John Barbas, Will
Nusbaum, and Brady Haun-
stein.
Third place finishers were:
Levi Schroeder, Joshua Mur-
phy, Layton Blankemeyer,
Preston Culver, Lawson
Maag, Colin Gilliland, Isaac
Thompson, Gabriel Hur-
ley, Matt Pitney and Kyle
Siefker.
Fourth place finishers
were: Brody Roof, Ty Meyer,
Ethan Beam, Dominic
Bryan, Brent Renner, Anden
Blankemyer, Dylan Golden,
Jacob Thompson, Tanner
Blankemeyer, Ian Langhals,
Gunner King, Jared Siefker,
Dylan Bryan, Owen Macke,
Hunter Reynolds and Noah
Drake.
The Bulldogs will compete
again in Delphos on Sunday
January 22.
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Leipsics Amber Gerdeman and P-Gs Megan Verhoff battle
for the rebound in PCL action.
OTTAWA Liz Allers
sharpshooting skills were on
full display Thursday.
Shawnees 5-foot-6 senior
guard buried a career-high
nine 3-pointers for a game-
high 27 points to lead her
team past host Ottawa-
Glandorf 78-43 in a West-
ern Buckeye League girls
basketball game. Shawnee
improved to 6-2 overall, 3-0
in the WBL while O-G is 2-7,
0-3.
Aller hit three treys in the
first quarter, three more in
the third and three in the
fourth and finished a sizzling
9-for-12 from behind the
3-point line. As a team, Shaw-
nee hit 15 from behind the
arc. Britt Lauck sunk a trio
of 3s and scored 13 pionts
while Claire Dahlke added 11
points with three 3-pointers.
Kristen Miller scored 18
points for the Titans.
Leipsic 41
Pandora-Gilboa 37
LEIPSIC Emily Gerten
scored 14 points to lead
Leipsic past Putnam County
League foe Pandora-Gilboa.
Amber Gerdeman scored 8
points for the Vikings (6-4).
Megan Verhoff has 12 for
P-G (5-3) while Ashley Wil-
liams and Megan Maag had
10 apiece.
Bombs away: Shawnee,
Aller defeat O-G girls
Submitted photo
Columbus Grove wrestler Conner Schroeder pins Ethan Warnecke from Archbold.
Grove starts wrestling club
PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL
OTTAWA The Ottawa
Legion Baseball Team is
again sponsoring a bus trip
as a fundraiser.
This years trip will be from
Aug 17th to the 25th and
we will be visiting Montreal,
Quebec City, and the Island
of Coudres.
Cost is $935.00 per per-
son for double occupancy
and includes transporta-
tion, accomodations, and 15
meals, along with plenty of
sightseeing stops.
Some trip highlights will
include the Notre Dame
Basilica, St. Anne De Beau-
pre Shrine, guided tours of
Montreal and Quebec City,
along with free time, Whale
Watching, a stop at the
Casino de Charlevoix, and a
three night stay on the Island
of Coudres.
For more information, and
to view a flyer, please con-
tact Cheryl Kersh at 419-890-
8565, or email at dkersh@
embarqmail.com
Legion team sponsoring trip
Your Voice, in print
every Wednesday,
and online every day
SPORTS
JAYCE HONIGFORD Putnam Voice
Season of good cheer
WHAT WERE UP TO .
HOME PHOTOS AND MORE!
So you think you have a pretty neat
photo of a family member, pet or fun
event? Wed love to see it.
E-mail it to [email protected]
and well publish it on the Web and we
might just publish it here too.
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Umpires final authority
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Little Rocket rooter
Photo submitted
Happy 80th birthday, Joe Lammers
The Ottoville Mini Cheerleaders performs in front of fans Friday evening in Ottoville. The squad spent several hours over their Christmas break
learning their routine.
Pandora-GIlboas Addlyn Diller cheers with the Little Rocket Cheerleaders dur-
ing halftime at a recent home game.
Family members of Joe and Alice Lammers gathered recently in Ottawa to celebrate Joes 80th birthday. Lammers
turned 80 on Jan. 3. The 1950 Miller City High School graduate was a member of the starting five of the 1950 State
Championship 29-0 basketball squad. Those present included Gary and Tina Lammers, Kathy and Dave Burkhart,
Marlene Haubert, John and Joyce Lammers, Beth, Greg, Allison, Madison and Avery Ruhe, and Rick Lammers. Happy
80th birthday, Dad!
Ottawa umpire Larry Killen (right) poses with Jim Evans, owner and founder of
the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring. See story on Page 2.
Wanda Dean, owner of Northwest Physical Therapy,
presents $1,500 to Jack Fought representing the Henry
Fought Memorial Scholarship Fund. Northwest Physical
Therapys second annual Northwest PokerRun 5K raised
$1,500 for the Henry Fought Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Nearly 70 people participated in the Oct. 22 run/walk.
The Henry Fought Memorial Scholarship Fund provides
scholarships to Putnam county high school students
looking to pursue a career in health care.
BEEN SPOTTED
200
REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE FOR SALE
LOTS ACREAGE FOR SALE
300
RENTALS RENTALS
CONDO/TOWNHOUSES
FOR RENT
UNFURNISHED
HOMES FOR RENT
UNFURNISHED
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
500
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EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
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 HOUSE, NEW
CARPET, fresh paint, No Pets,
$450/month. 467 S. Walnut-
Ottawa. Call 419-456-3303
2 BEDROOM 1 bath apartment
at Kalida Golf Course. Washer
/Dryer hook-up, garage, no
pets. Call 419-303-8186
ADMINISTRATIVE
Fortmans RV has an
opening for an
Accounts Payable/
Customer Service
Position
Part time, 20 - 30 hours per
week. Must be able to work
Saturday mornings. Duties
include Accounts Payable
using Quickbooks, Custom-
er Service & Phone Skills.
Please submit resume to:
Fortmans RV Box 207
Kalida, OH 45853 by Janu-
ary 23rd, 2012.
HEALTHCARE
REGISTERED NURSES
AND STNAS
Cridersville Nursing
Facil ity, located at: 603
East Main St. Cridersville,
Ohi o has an immediate
need for Registered Nurses
and STNAs with experience
in a long term care
enviroment. We offer com-
petitive compensation along
with the opportunity to join a
premier long term care
organization.For immediate
consideration, please send
your resume to:
[email protected]
Fax to: 419-645-4648
or apply in person
EOE
INDUSTRIAL
CMM / QUALITY
ASSURANCE
INSPECTOR
The qualified candidate
must be highly motivated,
detail oriented and a de-
pendable team player with
good organizational skills.
Will be responsible for
performing dimensional in-
spection, CMM program-
ming, in-process inspection,
ensuring compliance with
ISO9001 and industry
standards. Must be comput-
er literate in MS Windows
and MS Office. Experience
and proficiency with reading
/ interpreting CAD prints and
geometric tolerances. Use
of height gage, calipers and
CMM required. Excellent
benefits and 401(k) plan.
Please send resume to:
Verhoff Machine and
Welding, Inc.
Attn: Shelly Burden
7300 Rd. 18
Continental, OH
45831
Or email
[email protected]
No phone calls please.
HEALTHCARE
MDS Coordinator
Otterbein Cridersville Senior
Lifestyle Community has an
opportunity for an MDS
Coordinator. The MDS
Coordinator is a critical
member of the health care
team responsible for all
aspects of the MDS proc-
ess, including care planning
and meeting with families
regarding the care of their
loved one. The individual
must be detail oriented,
have the ability to lead and
deliver high quality services
in a person-centered envi-
ronment. MDS and Restora-
tive Nursing experience and
a valid Ohio RN license are
required. This is a full time
position with a comprehen-
sive benefits package availa-
ble. Please submit a
resume to:
Otterbein Cridersville
100 Red Oak Drive
Cridersville, Ohio 45806
Email:
[email protected]
HEALTHCARE
Registered Nurse
Inpatient Unit
Full-Time Night Position
7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
3 days per week
Rotating Days
Every third weekend
BLS Required
Critical Care/Cardiac
Experience Preferred
Optimal Patient to
Nurse Ratio
Competitive Wage
Please mail or fax
resumes to:
Pat Farmer, HR
Coordinator
Institute for Orthopeadic
Surgery
801 Medical Dr. Suite B
Lima, Ohio 45804
Fax: 419-222-1832
Phone: 567-940-3245
Equal Opportunity Employer
HEALTHCARE
THERAPY MANAGER
(PTA/OTA)
Plus Management Services
Inc. has a new position avail-
able as full-time Therapy
Manager. Responsible for
direct therapy services and
supervision of inpatient,
outpatient and home health
patient caseload. Must
have experience managing
caseload under Skilled Nurs-
ing Facility reimbursement
guidelines. Qualified appli-
cants should possess
current State of Ohio creden-
tials as Physical Therapy
Assistant (PTA) or Occupa-
tional Therapy Assistant
(OTA). Competitive salary
and benefits package com-
mensurate with experience.
Interested persons should
apply in person, via fax,
email or website as follows:
Baton Rouge Health
Services Community
2440 Baton Rouge Avenue
Lima, OH 45805
Fax: 419-221-1125
Email address:
[email protected]
Website:
www.batonrougelima.com
GENERAL
IN-REACH
COORDINATOR
PART-TIME
Seeking individual who is an
ex-offender to assist clients
with establishing a life of
recovery during reentry into
the community. Will develop
relationships with communi-
ty partners, coordinate team
meetings to support client
recovery plan, and provide
assistance with crisis inter-
vention situations. Must
have past mental health di-
agnosis and/or past alcohol
dependency and be able to
demonstrate a life of recov-
ery from criminal behavior.
Must have HS Diploma and
clean driving record. Associ-
ates degree in related field
preferred.
Send resume to:
ATTN: HR, CPS-32IRC
799 S. Main St.
Lima OH 45804
or apply online at www.
coleman-professional
.com EOE
HEALTHCARE
NURSE AIDES
Plus Management Services
Inc. has full and part time
openings available offering
a competitive wage and ben-
efits package for Nursing
Assistants on various shifts
and/or locations. We are
looking to employ professio-
nal, dependable care givers
for the following agencies:
Baton Rouge Health
Services Community
hiring STNAs
Community Home Health
& Hospice Services of
Lima hiring
experienced HHAs
Interested persons should
apply in person, via fax or
email as follows:
Baton Rouge Health
Services Community
2440 Baton Rouge Avenue
Lima, OH 45805
Fax: 419-331-2205
Email address:
[email protected]
AFFORDABLE Subsidized Housing
All Utilities Included in Rent
Off Street Parking
Must be Age 55 or Elder.
Handicapped or Disabled
Dominion Bldg.
APARTMENTS
Taking Applications
Mon-Fri. 8-4pm 108 E. High St.
419-224-2224
TDD 800-750-0750
Available Now Opening
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Water bill
Electric bill
In your lease WE pay:
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Water bill
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AFFORDABLE Subsidized Housing
All Utilities Included in Rent
Off Street Parking
Must be Age 55 or Elder.
Handicapped or Disabled
Dominion Bldg.
APARTMENTS
Taking Applications
Mon-Fri. 8-4pm 108 E. High St.
419-224-2224
TDD 800-750-0750
Available Now Opening
Gas bill
Water bill
Electric bill
In your lease WE pay:
AFFORDABLE Subsidized Housing
All Utilities Included in Rent
Off Street Parking
Must be Age 62 or Older.
Handicapped or Disabled
Pilgrim Place Apartments
Taking Applications Mon-Fri. 8-4pm
449 S. Main St., Lima
419-227-6802
TDD 800-750-0750
In your lease WE pay:
Gas bill
Water bill
Electric bill
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Kalidas Nicole Kaufman (right) attempts to keep Ottovi-
lles Rachel Beining out of the paint in the PCL matchup.
Ottoville went on to win 73 to 48.
Ottoville stays unbeaten with win over Kalida
OTTOVILLE Having
depth on a basketball team
can pay huge dividends.
The Ottoville girls basket-
ball team showed Kalida just
how much depth it had in
Thursdays Putnam County
League showdown at L.W.
Heckman Gymnasium.
Ottoville had nine players
crack the scoring column en
route to a convincing 73-48
victory over Kalida.
Three players scored in dou-
ble figures for Ottoville (10-0,
3-0 PCL), led by Abby Siefkers
16 points. The 6-foot-2 Siefker
also pulled down a game-high
10 rebounds and had five
blocks. Megan Bendele, a 5-10
senior, poured in 15 points and
had five boards. Rachel Bein-
ing, a 6-0 junior, came off the
bench and scored 14 points,
pulled down six boards and
recorded four blocks for the
Big Green.
Nicole Kaufman led Kalida
(4-5, 1-2 PCL) with 15 points,
all 3-pointers.
For the game, Ottoville
shot 60 percent from the
field, while Kalida struggled,
connecting on just 31 per-
cent from the floor.
Ottoville coach Dave
Kleman said he feels com-
fortable with nearly any
combination of players he
puts on the floor.
The Big Green did not
seem to break stride with
any of its combination of
players that Kleman put on
the court. Beining was a
prime example.
Ottoville took control of the
game right from the opening
tip. Siefker led the charge for
the Big Green, scoring seven
points and pulling down two
boards to help Ottoville get
out to a 20-10 lead by the end
of the first stanza. Ottoville
pushed the tempo in the first
quarter. The Big Green made
8 of 11 shots from the field,
mostly in transition. Kalida,
on the other hand, made just
3 of 12 from the floor. By half-
time, Ottoville extended its
lead to 36-18. In the first half,
Kalida shot just 22 percent
from the field.
Kalida coach Adam Huber
said his squad has been
struggling at the offensive
end this season.
COMMUNITY
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
BUSINESS & SERVICE
DIRECTORY
600
GENERAL CONTRACTING
700
MERCHANDISE MERCHANDISE
800
TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION
PETS
800
TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION
AUTOMOBILES
SNOWMOBILES
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
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TRUCKS
PROFESSIONAL
FULL TIME
FORENSIC
TEAM CASE
MANAGER
Seeking a Case manager to
provide advocacy, engage-
ment linkage, support, care
coordination, assessment,
individual and group coun-
seling services to clients in-
volved with the courts. Expe-
rience in providing evidence
based gender specific, men-
tal health and substance
abuse services to the foren-
sic population preferred. Ex-
cellent oral and written com-
munication skills are a must.
LSW, LPC, or LCDC-II
preferred.
Send resume and cover let-
ter to:
Human Resources
Century Health
1918 N. Main Street
Findlay, OH 45840
No later than
January 20, 2012
EEO
HEALTHCARE
RESIDENTIAL
SUPPORT
FULL-TIME
Seeking individual to work
in residential sober living
environment with clients
who have behavioral health
issues. Will work with clients
to improve hygiene, room
cleanliness, cooperation
with others, and meet goals/
objectives. Assist in comple-
tion of admissions, new resi-
dent orientation, discharges,
shift reports, and chart client
progress. Must have high
school diploma with CDCA
and clean driving record.
Associate degree with SWA
preferred.
Send resume to:
ATTN: HR, CPS-32HT
799 S. Main St.
Lima OH 45804
or apply online at www.
coleman-professional
.com EOE
HEALTHCARE
FORENSIC
CLINICAL
TEAM LEADER
Seeking a Masters level
clinician (LISW-S, PCC-S
and LICDC preferred) with a
minimum of 3 years of expe-
rience working with the for-
ensic population to provide
program oversight, individu-
al and group counseling
services. Must also have ex-
perience in program devel-
opment and monitoring of
evidence based, gender spe-
cific, mental health and sub-
stance abuse treatment pro-
grams provided to the foren-
sic population in coordina-
tion with the courts.
Send resume and cover
letter to:
Human Resources
Century Health
1918 N. Main St.
Findlay, OH 45840
No later than
January 20, 2012
EEO
ADMINISTRATIVE
The Allen County Veter-
ans Service Commission
is now accepting resumes
for the Position of a
Veteran Service
Officer
Per Ohio Revised Code
5901.07, basic requirements
include: a minimum of a
high school diploma or
equivalence, proof of active
military service for other
than training with an hono-
rable discharge for all peri-
ods of service, satisfactory
background investigation,
and drug screening. In ad-
dition, applicant must have
one to two years administra-
tive /supervisory experience
and a valid Ohio drivers
license.
Job Description:
Ideal candidate will have
a genuine concern for
veterans and their families.
Processing of VA compu-
terized forms.
Proficient computer and
public speaking skills.
Develop working knowledge
of Ohio Revised Code and
the Department of Veterans
rules and regulations.
Obtain and maintain state
and national service accredi-
tation for veterans affairs.
Post-employment training
and testing, and some
over-night travel.
This position will report to
the Veterans Service Com-
missioners.
Deadline for submitting re-
sumes is Tuesday February
7th, 2012.
Resumes will be accepted
By: Mail to Allen County Vet-
erans Service Commission,
PO Box 1243 301 N. Main,
Lima, 45802.
Or hand delivered to Physi-
cal address at 301 N. Main
Street, Lima, Ohio.
DRIVERS
CDLA DRIVERS
wanted for REGIONAL
refrigerated freight.
Must have 1 year recent
experience.
Start at $.38/mile
Home Weekly
4 weeks vacation/year
Insurance & 401K
Direct Deposit
Call Continental Express
800-497-2100 or apply at
www.continentalexpress
inc.com
DRIVERS
Local Company looking for
Class A CDL Delivery Driver
for out of state overnight
deliveries and in state deliv-
eries. Home weekends.
Will handle all freight.
Please send resumes and
pay expectations to:
mstem_resumes@
yahoo.com
DRIVERS
Trust. Family.
Home Time. Miles.
Our drivers are saying it,
we want you to as well.
Join Pohl
Transportation, Inc.
Up to 39 cents/mile with
Performance Bonus
$1500 Sign On Bonus
Pay Thru Home on Week-
ends
Call 1-800-672-8498 for
more info or visit:
www.pohltransportation.com
DRIVERS
WANTED:
CDL DRIVERS
Home weekly
Paid Weekly
Practical Miles
Medical/dental
vision insurance
Health Saving
account 401K
Paid vacations
Rider program
ClassA and 1 yr
Exp. required
877-860-2023 ask for Dave
or go online at:
hinertransport.com
EDUCATIONAL
SUBSTITUTE
TEACHERS
EARN UP TO
$175 PER DAY
Wapakoneta City Schools
District Board of Education
is accepting applications for
substitute teacher posi-
tions which may become
available in the Wapakoneta
Ohio area as a result of a
possible labor dispute. All
academic areas needed.
Valid Ohio Certification/ Li-
censure required. A bache-
lors degree is required for
Certification/Licensure eligi-
bility. Criminal Background
Checks will be enforced.
Call 419-739-2900 immedi-
ately if interested. EOE
EDUCATION
Hilty Child Care in Pandora
is now hiring a part to possi-
ble full time teachers aide.
Experience is preferred.
Must be flexible with days
and times. Call 419-384-
3220 with questions or stop
by for an application.
HEALTHCARE
Office Nurse for Family Prac-
tice needed part time 2
days per week. RN or LPN
experience preferred.
Please send Resume to
Box # 1053 C/O The Lima
News, 3515 Elida Rd, Lima,
Ohio 45807
GENERAL
EXPERIENCED
PRODUCTION
SUPERVISOR
TOLEDO MOLDING & DIE,
INC., is an automotive sup-
plier of plastic injection mold-
ed parts located in Delphos,
Ohio. We continue to experi-
ence growth in a competi-
tive industry and are looking
for supervisory and support
personnel. Perhaps you
would like to join our results
oriented TEAM.
Production Supervisor
The position is responsible
for supervising a 35+ person-
nel operation in a union envi-
ronment on 2nd shift. Suc-
cessful candidates would
possess a proven record in
leading second or third shift
operations, continuous im-
provement, technical ability
and strong communications
and computer skills. Associ-
ates degree in business or
technical area preferred
plus 3-5 years of superviso-
ry experience.
For confidential considera-
tion please send a resume
and cover letter with salary
requirements to hrdelphos@
tmdinc.com with a subject of
Job# 12-01 or to:
Toledo Molding & Die, Inc.
Attn: Human Resource
Manager
24086 St Rt 697
Delphos, Ohio 45833
EOE
GENERAL
EXPERIENCED
WINDOW CLEANER
Established company seeks
experienced professional
window cleaner. Good hour-
ly wages and benefits. More
money for forklift and high
rise. Wens resume and 3
references to:
[email protected]
GENERAL
...for all your Employment Needs
NEEDED
IMMEDIATELY
15 people for food
production facility. All shifts
available. Background
check and Drug Screen
required.
Apply at Custom Staffing
712 W. North St, Lima
HEALTHCARE
Hiring HHAs/STNAs
Call Interim HealthCare
419-228-2535
GENERAL
Now hiring at both
locations. Variety of
positions including
TIRE TECH,
ROAD SALES,
NATIONAL ACCT
BOOKKEEPING,
MECHANIC
and MORE
1st and 2nd shift available
Includes Benefits: Health,
vacation and 401K plan.
Apply in person at
St. Marys 419-394-5139 or
Wapakoneta 419-738-2600
www.rrrtire.com
HEALTH CARE
FINDLAY SURGERY
CENTER
Has an immediate opening
for a PT/TOC Radiology
Technician experienced in
fluoroscopic operations and
techniques. Must have
knowledge of ODH rules
and regulations and experi-
ence in sterile technique.
Findlay Surgery Centers of-
fers a competitive compen-
sation & benefits package.
E.O.E.
Please send resume to:
Findlay Surgery Center
Attn: Human Resource
Manager
1709 Medical Boulevard
Findlay, OH 45840
or fax to: 419-429-0410
HEALTHCARE
Registered Nurse
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 Regis-
tered Nurse.
This position will effectively
perform all RN essential
duties within their scope of
practice.
The successful candidate
will be a Registered Nurse
with a current, active and
non-restricted Ohio license.
The candidate must be an
Oncology Certified Nurse
(OCN), chemotherapy certi-
fied and have 5 years of
Oncology experience. The
successful candidate must
be educated and have work-
ing experience with venous
device access. Must be a
self starter with excellent
customer service, communi-
cation skills and the ability
to multi-task. Preferred com-
puter skills to include Micro-
soft Office (Word, Excel),
Database software, Lotus
Notes and EPIC.
Please submit resume with
cover letter to:
St. Ritas Professional
Services, HR Generalist,
300 W. Market St.,
Lima, OH 45801,
fax (419) 996-2659
or e-mail to:
AMGoldsberry@health-
partners.org.
St. Ritas Professional
Services is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
IT SERVICES
Chief
Information
Officer
The University of Findlay is
accepting applications for a
full-time chief information
officer, responsible for the
overall management and
direction of information sys-
tems and information tech-
nology for The University
of Findlay. Masters degree
required, an advanced de-
gree in a relevant field,
preferably in information
systems and/or computer
science or engineering, or
public or business adminis-
tration preferred. At least
five years of progressively
responsible experience as
director of an information
systems or academic tech-
nology department within
a university environment.
Substantial experience is
required in leading network,
systems or data center
organizations, or education-
al technology organizations,
along with demonstrated
ability to direct implementa-
tion of technology projects.
Benefits include tuition
remission for accepted em-
ployee, spouse and de-
pendent children under age
25 after five months of
employment. Send UF appli-
cation and rsum to:
The University of
Findlay, Office of
Human Resources
1000 N. Main St.
Findlay, OH 45840
e-mail [email protected]
or fax information to
419-434-5976
by January 27, 2012
Applications and a complete
job description may be
found on the website at: http
://www.findlay.edu/offices/a
dminoffices/humanresource
s/employment. The Universi-
ty of Findlay is an equal
opportunity employer/ edu-
cator.
TRADES
MACHINE
MAINTENANCE
Full time
WAPAK / SIDNEY
Repairing Industrial
Equipment mechanical/
electrical trouble shoot-
ing, hydraulic/ pneumatic
repair (PLCs) required.
*Minimum 2 years
experience.
Submit Resume to:
AMS
330 Canal St
Sidney, OH 45365
Fax 937-498-0766
Email:
[email protected]
TRADES
Wastewater
Collection
Supervisor
Currently accepting re-
sumes for a full time waste-
water collection supervisor.
Responsibilities include di-
rect, supervise and coordi-
nate the activities of the
wastewater collection opera-
tions as directed by the
Wastewater Collection Su-
perintendent. Duties in-
clude budgeting and finan-
cial planning of the division;
monitor the design and
construction of wastewater
collection capital improve-
ments and division Opera-
tions and Maintenance as
directed by the Superin-
tendent. Must have profi-
cient computer skills in Mi-
crosoft Office and perform
intranet and internet opera-
tional skills. Training and ex-
perience requirements are
high school graduate or
equivalent, Associates de-
gree (preferred) from an
accredited university, ten
years wastewater experi-
ence (preferred), four to six
years supervision, related
experience and/or training;
or the equivalent combina-
tion of education and experi-
ence. Mechanical, electrical
knowledge and hands on
experience also required.
Licensing requirements are
State of Ohio EPA Class
II Wastewater Collection
Operator license, valid Ohio
Class A Commercial Drivers
license with Tanker Endorse-
ment. Public employment
wage and benefits package.
Annual salary range: DOQ;
$40,000 - $50,000. Please
submit resume with cover
letter and references to Box
#5048 C/O The Lima News,
3515 Elida Rd, Lima, OH
45807 by February 15,
2012.
#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
WASHER AND Dryer, White,
works good. $250. Call 419-
296-8614 or 419-788-8880
FOR SALE: QUENSON
HUTCH, 16x 40, 9 1/2 ft.
tall, all metal, very good con-
dition, $3,500 Or Best Offer.
Call 419-890-3015
GARAGE DOOR, 9x7 white
wood garage door with win-
dows. All hardware including
wind-up springs. $85. Call 419-
646-3770
AKC WEST Highland White
Terrier Puppies "Little
Duddlies". Ready to go. $375
each. Call 419-942-1245
2007 HARLEY DAVI DSON
1200 Nightster, 2,400 miles,
black & gray, lots of extras.
Priced to sell $6,900/best offer.
Call 419-852-9074
1998 GMC Jimmy 4x4, good
condition, recently tuned, new
brakes, 171,600 miles, $5000
or best offer. 419-236-4528
2002 CHEVROLET Impala, ex-
tra clean/completely detailed,
123,000 miles, new tires, pads,
much more. $4,500 /best offer.
Call 419-371-3862
2003 CADILLAC CTS, V6,
Black, good condition, leather,
Aloy wheels. $7,500/best offer.
419-339-5522 or 567-204-5253
BUYING SNOWMOBILES
All makes, models, parts &
condition considered.
419-384-3800 or 419-303-1786
1995 CHEVROLET S-10, ex-
tended cab, 5 speed, new
clutch, tune up, air shocks, bed
cover. $2,479/best offer. 1017
Brower Rd. Call 419-222-2919
2002 GMC SIERRA SLE
Z-71, 4x4, $9,500. Call 419-
523-5912
Orick Industries, Inc.
1st shift - PRESSROOM AREA MANAGER
The successful candidate will be someone who has experience working in
a production environment and must have experience supervising hourly
employees. Prefer 2 year technical degree and 5 years of supervisory
experience in an automotive stamping plant.
Must have experience in set-up, die troubleshooting and repair, progressive
and transfer dies, automatic presses up to 1000 tons, skilled in maximizing
production, material handling, SPC, and employee involvement. Position is frst
shift.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Responsibilities include:
Monthly/Annual closing process
Management of AR/AP and GL
Supervision of support staff
Forecasting and budgeting
Prep for year end audit
Special projects as requested by management
Minimum requirements of Bachelors Degree in Accounting, manufacturing
experience a plus
TOOL & DIE MAKER
The successful candidates will possess a high level of initiative, the
understanding and importance of continuous improvements, safety, teamwork
and satisfying the customer.
Skill requirements include:
Manufacturing dies from initial design to fnal part approval
Problem solving techniques, troubleshoot, build, repair and maintain dies
Able to operate general tool room equipment such as Bridgeport lathes,
drills, grinding machines and jig grinders
Maintenance and repair of automotive production stamping dies
(Progressive and Transfer) up to 1,000 tons
Experience in building automotive metal stamping dies
3rd Shift QUALITY AUDITOR
The successful candidate will be someone who has experience working in a
production environment and must be able to read and understand part and
assembly prints. Must have an understanding of TS 16949:2009 requirements,
familiar with GD&T, and able to operate CMM equipment (programming a plus).
Position will perform gage calibrations and certifcations, part and process
audits, lead MRB reviews and manual layouts of parts and assemblies to
prints. A working knowledge of statistical techniques (SPC, CpK etc.) and
ability to train associates in the manufacturing quality system preferred.
Offering a competitive wage with benefts package that includes Medical,
Dental, Rx, Life, 401(k). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Email resume: [email protected]
Mail resume to:
Orick Industries, Inc.
614 E. Kiracofe
Elida, Ohio 45807
Fax resume to: 419-331-1552
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going crafts, collections, services, etc. Limit one ad per family or household at a time.
No commercial businesses or services.
DEADLINE: Tues. 3 p.m.
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or
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