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I dont like to wrap presents.
I like giving people presents, but
putting on the fancy outside has
always been a struggle for me. Im
all thumbs.
I watch in amazement as some
people carefully cut the paper the
right size, then trim it to fold up the
sides.
My problem starts with cutting
a straight line along the wrapping
paper.
But then comes the careful folding
and taping. My tape usually ends up
stuck to itself before it even makes
it to the present Im wrapping. Im
often in too much of a hurry to care-
fully cut the edges that are folded
up and taped. I just fold them in
causing a bunched-up end.
After I have wrapped a few pres-
ents Im usually ready for a break.
My back is hurting. My head is throb-
bing. My patience wearing thin and
there are usually a whole lot of pres-
ents that still need to be wrapped.
When gift bags became popular I
was thrilled. Now all I had to do was
find the right size bag for each gift
or gifts. I would cover each gift with
tissue paper and stuff the gift in the
bag. Then I would add the recipients
name to the tag, I could wrap or
should I say bag several gifts in an
hour.
Then I found I could save the
bags from gifts that I had received
and reuse them the next year. I just
had to use my own tag. (I thought
crossing out my name on the origi-
nal tag my look a little too cheap.)
I also like gift boxes for some
things. Put the gift in the box, add
a little tape and viola you have a
wrapped gift.
This Saturday Im going to try an
even easier method. Im going to
take some of my gifts to the Put-
nam County Library where mem-
bers of the Ottawa-Glandorf Key
Club will be wrapping gifts from 10
a.m. to noon.
They have the wrapping paper.
They have the tape and ribbons.
They have the talent to make my
gifts look nice.
While they are wrapping I can
enjoy reading a magazine or news-
paper or looking at a book. Then I
plan to make a donation for their
services. and go home relaxed.
My wrapping will be nearly done.
My back wont ache and my head
wont throb.
If you are like me and want some
help wrapping gifts I invite you to
join me and bring some gifts up
for wrapping this Saturday from
10 a.m. to noon at the library on
Putnam Parkway in Ottawa. Maybe
you have some gifts you dont want
your children to know Santa is
wrapping. Sneak them up to the
library.
It could be a good time.
Santa Claus
The jolly old elf
is sometimes
known as
St. Nick.
Q
How did you
get so many
elves to
work at the
North Pole?
A
Elves have lived up
there a long time.
They have families
and their children
grew up. Now we
have many second-
and third-generation
elves working at the
North Pole. They like
the cold weather.
Q
What
about the
reindeer?
What do
they do for
the remain-
der of the
year?
A
All my reindeer cant
fly, you know. Some
are just work reindeer.
They help pull supplies
for the toys from one
place to the other. The
flying reindeer have
to keep in shape and
work on their flying
skills all year.
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Wrapped
up in gift
wrapping
Verhoff
shares
stained
glass
skills
with
others
See
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419-231-2444
Putnam Voice
December 14 - 20,
By NANCY KLINE
nkline@putnamvoice.com
419-231-2444
PUTNAM COUNTY Stand-
ing behind radio equipment in
an Ottoville fire truck, volunteer
firefighter W.D. Miller describes
how important new updated
equipment owned by the county
is when an incident occurs.
The first MARCS radios had
only been in service for six weeks
when the flood occurred, he said.
There were people caught in a
boat that was headed toward the
river. Seconds counted. Miller
said the MARCS radios allowed
them to communicate directly
with the Ohio Department of Nat-
ural Resources and other safety
service personnel. They were
able to get to the scene quickly
and rescue the individuals.
If we didnt have the new sys-
tem allowing us to communicate
directly with other safety service
agencies it would have taken lon-
ger, Miller said. Im not sure
what the outcome would have
been then.
Putnam County has received a
total of $2,294,572 in Assistance
to Firefighters Grants (AFG)
since 2006. With this money they
have purchased MARCS portable
radios, firefighter accountability
system, new VHF Pagers and
system, laptop computers and
interoperable radio gear.
The Putnam County Firefight-
ers Association worked together
to apply for the grants. A commit-
tee of Putnam County safety ser-
vice personnel including Miller
worked together to make deci-
sions about what was needed.
Miller said the grant have allowed
the county to purchase equipment
they could not have afforded oth-
erwise.
This equipment has been
important in our response time
to and at an incident, Miller said.
He said it also assists safety ser-
vice in their safety as they work
at incidents such as floods, fires,
accidents and tornadoes.
It not only helps them in their
response to the incident and in
their ability to work at the scene,
but it also makes it safer for the
personnel, he explained.
One example he gave was con-
tacting a firefighter inside a burn-
ing building. Formerly the county
used a siren warning system to
alert firefighters inside a building
if the building was considered
unsafe and everyone needed to
evacuate.
We always assumed the fire-
fighters could hear this warning
inside the building, Miller said.
But studies now have shown
that with all the noise of the
equipment and trucks running
the firefighters actually could not
hear it. We were working under a
false security system.
Miller said with the new equip-
ment a person monitoring the
radios from inside the truck can
set off a siren that sounds on every
safety service personnels radio.
Each person then has to respond
on their radio to notify the person
monitoring the radio system they
have heard the warning.
If someone doesnt respond
then we know something is
wrong and we need to act accord-
ingly, Miller said. He said the
equipment also includes a fire-
fighter accountability system that
records all radio traffic on a com-
puter inside the fire truck.
This way, if someone doesnt
respond we can check where
they last checked in at. It gives
us a more accurate way to deter-
mine where they may be in a
building.
He said it also provides a record
of what occurred at an incident if
questions should come up after
the incident.
This type of equipment has
now been installed in a vehicle
at each fire department, Miller
said.
The 2010 award of $577,080
was used to purchase 540 VHF
narrowband 2-channel stored
voice pagers, 12 VHF store and
forward narrowband base sta-
tions with new antenna systems
located at each fire station. This
included making changes and
programming updates to existing
VHF narrowband capable equip-
ment and dispatch consoles.
This project propels Putnam
County safety services paging
alert system into full compliance
with the VHF narrowband man-
date issued by the Federal Com-
munications Commission (FCC),
Miller said. These changes are
due by January 1, 2013.
This project propels Putnam
County safety services paging
alert system into full compliance
with the VHF narrowband man-
date
Miller said they have been
awarded $2,294,572 and expended
$2,125,330 of this. This is your
tax money coming back to the
county to be used, Miller said.
GRANTS AWARDED
2006 $585,000 ($58,500
local match) MARCS radios
and interoperaple radio gear
2007 $330,000 ($33,000
local match) MARCS
mobile radios for most of fire
apparatus
2008 $685,203 ($68,520
local match) Additional
MARCS portable radios, Fire-
fighter accountability system
2010 $526,022 ($52,602
local match) new VHF narrow-
band pagers and system
W.D. Miller, an Ottoville volunteer firefighter, monitors the computer
in the truck used to help safety service workers while on the scene
of a recent fire-rescue incident.
NANCY KLINE photos PutnamVoice
Radios and equipment inside a firetruck are used to assist all safety service workers while on the scene of an incident.
Firefighters hail funding program as a lifesaver
December 14 - 20, 2011
By NANCY KLINE
nkline@putnamvoice.com
419-231-2444
NORTH CREEK After Ron Ver-
hoff had open heart surgery last
October he was restricted in his
activities.
Cutting glass and producing
stained glass objects was not on
that do-not-do list. Verhoff decided
he would go ahead and enjoy the
hobby he started shortly before his
retirement seven years ago from
General Motors. He made stained
glass crosses for each Habitat for
Humanity homeowner in Putnam
County. On Nov. 15, during the
dedication of the third home, he
presented the three crosses he had
made to the homeowners.
All of them had hearts in the
middle, he explained. It kind of
tied in with my heart surgery and
wanting to give thanks to all the
prayers and caring that went out for
me, Verhoff said.
Verhoff said before his surgery
he had helped paint trim for the
third home. I planned to help paint
inside the house, but then they dis-
covered I needed bypass surgery
and I wasnt able to do any more
painting. This was a way I could do
something else special for Habitat
for Humanity.
Verhoff said he took classes
offered by GM on how to do stained
glass while he was still employed at
the Defiance plant.
I have taken seven or eight
classes then through the years,
Verhoff said. I really enjoy work-
ing on stained glass. Verhoff said
the hobby is relaxing and does not
require a lot of expensive tools.
Probably the most expensive
tool I have for the hobby is my wet
grinder, he said. Other pieces of
equipment he uses are a diamond
blade glass cutter, pliers to break
off the glass, and a machine that
places the gold foil along all of the
edges of the glass pieces.
That was a real timesaver when
I got that tool, Verhoff said. I used
to do that part by hand or have my
wife Joyce help me.
Verhoff starts by choosing a
design he likes and making two
copies of it. He then marks the way
the grain of the glass should run
on each piece before cutting it out
from one of the copies.
Using his glass cutter Verhoff
carefully cuts out each piece using
the pattern pieces he has cut out.
He then uses his wet grinder to
smooth the pieces of each piece.
Once all of the pieces are cut and
smoothed he places them together
to make sure they fit right. All of the
pieces are then edged with gold foil.
Using a soldering gun he tacks the
pieces together at strategic points.
The finishing work involves the
solder leading that is run between
all the pieces.
This takes time and patience,
Verhoff admitted.
He has made windows, pictures,
clocks and lamps with stained
glass. He also has learned how to
put glass into stepping stones and
do grouting with it.
My wife and I have five children
so I give a lot of the stuff I make
away, he said. Ive made wedding
gifts, Christmas presents and all
kinds of gifts.
Verhoff said he was in 4-H when
he was younger and never received
a Best of Show ribbon at the
fair. Then someone talked me into
entering some of my stained glass
items at the fair and I started receiv-
ing the Best of Show ribbons. It
was a good feeling.
Verhoff said he has a cross he
made that is now in Africa. Fr. Vin-
cent Clerkson took one back with
him, he said.
One of his first stained glass cre-
ations was a blue heart. He gave it
to Joyce with the message My heart
would be blue if I didnt have you.
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Putnam County
Common Pleas Court
Dispositions/Dec. 1
Zachary Hardesty, 20, 5305
Kiggins Road, Delphos, pleaded
guilty to trafficking in drugs - mari-
juana. He faces up to 12 months
in prison and $2,500 in fines and
six months-to five years license
suspension. Bond was continued
while a pre-sentence investigation is
conducted.
Thomas C. Edwards, Kalida,
and Julie A. Edwards, Kalida, were
granted a dissolution of marriage.
They were married Nov. 8, 1986
and have three children.
Dispositions/Dec. 5
Allison E. Whitacre, Columbus
Grove, and Robert L. Whitacre, Otto-
ville, were granted a dissolution of
marriage. They were married Aug.
20, 2005 in Ottawa, and have one
child.
Dispositions/Dec. 6
Benjamin J. Ybarra, 29, 107
Sugar Ridge Road, Gilboa, was
sentenced to three years in prison
for endangering children with credit
for 26 days served. He was origi-
nally indicted on endangering chil-
dren and failure to register as sex
offender.
Olea M. Barrera, 33, 4829 Farmer
Mark Road, Bryan, was sentenced
to three years in prison for unlawful
sexual conduct with a minor. She
was given credit for 32 days served.
Theresa A. Ramirez, 35, 1683
Jojean Road, Lima, was sentenced
to seven days in jail and fined $500
for perjury. She must also complete
any counseling and treatment as
ordered.
Nickolas Garcia, 27, 308 N. Union
St., Fostoria, was sentenced to 15
days in jail for violating the terms of
supervision. The violations include
not making child support payments.
He was ordered to pay $598.57
to the child support office. He was
originally convicted of non support.
Dispositions/Dec. 7
Shawn Rex, 37, 3450 S. Wapako-
neta Road, Lima, pleaded guilty to
felony non support. He faces up to
12 months in prison and $2,500
fines. Bond was continued while a
pre-sentence investigation is con-
ducted.
New Cases
Candy Bartlett, Leipsic, and John
Bartlett, Hamler; dissolution with
children.
Diana L. Kohli, Ottawa, and G.
Shannon Kohli, Ottawa; dissolution
without children.
Cynthia A. Radebaugh, Columbus
Grove, v. Daniel R. Radebaugh, Pan-
dora; divorce with children.
Jennifer Baldazo, Ottawa, v. Martin
Baldazo, Peachtree City, Ga.; divorce
with children.
Jaclon S. Ordway, Defiance, and
Dennis R. Ordway, Continental; dis-
solution without children.
Karen A. Weaver, Ottawa, v. Duane A.
Weaver, Ottawa; divorce with children.
Liberty Savings Bank, Wilmington,
v. Robert L. Helmke, Cloverdale, and
Michelle A. Helmke, Lima; foreclo-
sure.
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 com-
munity service.
Dispositions/Dec. 5
Adam J. Eickholt, 22, 23438 Road
N, Cloverdale, charged with domes-
tic violence, a felony, pleaded guilty
to an amended charge of persistent
disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor.
Sentence: 30 days jail, $100 fine,
with 27 days jail suspended.
Michael V. Clementz, 61, 13660
Road 11J, Ottawa, pleaded no
contest to an amended charge of
assault. Sentence: 30 days jail, $50
fine, with 14 days jail and $50 sus-
pended, and no contact with victim
for two years.
Michael A. Miranda, 52, 275
South Crest Drive, McComb,
pleaded guilty to domestic violence.
Sentence: 180 days jail, $250 fine,
with 179 days jail suspended, and
complete assessment at Pathways
Counseling Center or equivalent.
Terrance A. Sharrar, 20, 1830
Idlewild Drive, Lima, pleaded no con-
test to failure to reinstate license
and was found guilty. Sentence: 30
days jail, $150 fine, with 30 days
jail suspended.
Judgments/Dec. 5
Capital One Bank, Richmond, Va.,
default judgment v. Christy M. How-
ell, Columbus Grove, $670.45, plus
interest of $291.41, plus interest
and costs.
Dispositions/Dec. 6
Cody A. Bloom, 22, 4670 Road
151, Grover Hill, pleaded guilty to
driving under suspension. Sentence:
30 days jail, $150 fine, with 30
days jail suspended. He was also
sentenced to 30 days jail and fined
$250 for hit/skip real property, with
27 days jail suspended and credit
for three days jail upon completion
of DIP program.
Judgments/Dec. 7
Ottawa Oil Co., small claims v. Jer-
emy J. Shaull, Gilboa, $885.89, plus
interest and costs.
Ottawa Tire & Service Center,
small claims v. Jerry Warnecke,
Ottawa, $217.95, plus interest and
costs.
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 sus-
pended.
Judgments/Dec. 8
Cavalry Spv. I, Valhalla, N.Y.,
default judgment v. Kimberly A. Pit-
ney, Continental, $4,158.68, plus
interest of $751.98, plus interest
and costs.
Van Wert County Hospital, default
judgment v. Randall B. Bartley, Fort
Jennings, $2,186.95, plus interest
and cost of suit taxed at $95.
Lima Pathology Ass., default judg-
ment v. Tamara Frey, Ottawa, $175,
plus interest and cost of suit taxed
at $95.
Institute of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Lima, default judgment v. Jamie S.
Kohli, Vaughnsville, and Doug Kohli,
Vaughnsville, $414.16, plus interest
and cost of suit taxed at $115.
OTTAWA Do you feel all
thumbs when it comes to wrap-
ping presents?
Members of the Ottawa-
Glandorf Key Club want to
help. This Saturday morning
they will do the wrapping for
you. The Key Club members
will be at the Putnam County
District Library on Putnam
Parkway in Ottawa from 10
a.m. to noon.
Wrapping paper and ribbon
will be provided. The wrap-
ping is free, but donations will
be accepted. Proceeds benefit
service projects supported by
the Ottawa-Glandorf Key Club.
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Putnam County ABATE (American Bikers Aimed
Toward Education) made a substantial donation to
the Putnam County Job and Family Services
Christmas program to assist families with Christ-
mas. ABATE Region 3 held their 26th Annual Toy Run
on September 25, 2011.
The toy run began at the Allen County Fairgrounds;
members donated either a fee or a toy to participate.
350 motorcyles were escorted by police along State
Route 309 to Delphos, State Route 66 to Spencerville
and back to Lima.
A live auction and a 50/50 raffle were also held to
raise funds. The donations were split equally among
the eight Region 3 counties.
Taking part in the ABATE
check presentation are
(from left): Ofelia Butler,
Putnam County Job and
Family Services; Lynda
Schnipke, Putnam County
ABATE Coordinator; Traci
Kohls, Putnam County
Job and Family Services
Christmas Program Coor-
dinator; Tom Schimmoller
and Donna Schimmoller,
Putnam County ABATE
members.
BECKY LEADER
PutnamVoice
Abate gives to Job
and Family Services
NANCY KLINE PutnamVoice
Ron Verhoff prepares to put the leading between the cut stained glass
pieces in a lamp he is making.
Key Club offering
to wrap your gifts
OTTAWA The Optimist
Club of Putnam County plans to
sell raffle tickets until January.
There are 56 chances to win a
pie from Henrys Resturant!! The
raffle is held weekly, you can win
more than once and we draw
quarterly from non winners at
Henrys during our meetings.
With the money raised from the
event, the Optimist Club hopes to
assist with 4H Projects or other
worthy causes.
Optimist International is
one of the worlds largest ser-
vice club organizations with
100,000 adult and youth mem-
bers in 3,400 clubs throughout
the world. Carrying the motto
Bringing Out the Best in Kids,
Optimists conduct positive ser-
vice projects that reach more
than 6 million young people
each year. To learn more about
Optimist, visit the website at
www.optimist.org.
For more information about
the event, call Marlene Beckett
at 419-303-6531.
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Members of the
St. Michaels
Church Choir
sIng Friday
night during
the open house
at the Putnam
County Histori-
cal Museum in
Kalida. The open
house featured
live music and a
display of quilts
throughout the
museum.
NANCY KLINE
photos
PutnamVoice
Mason Beining, of Findlay, has a visit with Santa Claus on Sunday during the open
house of the Putnam County Historical Museum in Kalida.
ABOVE: Santa Claus
listens to the Christmas
wishes of (from left) Leah
Wood and Kaleb and
Katelyn Yoder during the
Cozy Christmas open
house Sunday at the
museum.
LEFT: Genevive Emerson,
of Kalida, visits with
Santa on her 95th
birthday Sunday.
BELOW: An Ottawa
ensmble including
Carolyn Musser, Patty
Doud, Bruce Stowe, Karl
Hirzel and Dr. Bryce
Musser sang Friday
evening during the open
house.
Here comes
Santa Claus
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By NANCY KLINE
nkline@putnamvoice.com
419-231-2444
OTTAWA Describing it as a vision
of many that became a reality Lynn Car-
penter introduced principal players during
the ribbon cutting of the Putnam County
Health & Diagnostic Center in Ottawa on
Friday.
Carpenter, Lima Memorial Health Sys-
tems administrative director, said the new
facility located at 102 Putnam Parkway,
will feature walk-in care and have extended
hours including 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday
through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Satur-
days. The state of the art family care facility,
the newest addition to the Lima Memorial
Health System (LMHS), opened to the pub-
lic this Monday, Dec. 12.
Erin (Kosch) Dariano, DO, a native of Put-
nam County, will run the Family Practice at
the center, open to patients of all ages. Dr.
Dariano received her medical degree from
the Ohio University College of Osteopathic
Medicine, and is board certified in family
medicine by the American Board of Osteo-
pathic Family Physicians.
Im excited to be back in Putnam County
and I feel the extended hours will be a great
asset to the community, Dr. Dariano said.
Bob Armstrong, chief operating officer of
LMHS, said the facility also includes digital
radiology and a full service lab. The x-rays
will be sent electronically to be read quickly
by radiologists, he said. He said they are
also excited to have Putnam County pro-
viders at the facility including Dr. Dariano,
physician assistant Sarah Wischmeyer and
Dr. Dr. Jennifer (Schroeder) Maag, a Kalida
High School graduate.
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Pandora church
serving community meal
The Pandora United Methodist Church
will be hosting a free Community Meal on
Wednesday, Dec. 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in
the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Wash-
ington Street, Pandora.
The Hilty Home of Pandora will prepare
and serve the following meal: Chopped
Steak, Mashed Potatoes, gravy, corn, dinner
rolls, banana and cookies, coffee/punch.
NANCY KLINE The PutnamVoice
Ottawa Chamber of Commerce members and representatives from Lima Memorial Health Systems
took part in last Fridays ribbon cutting at the new Putnam County Health & Diagnostic Center.
OSU Extension corn and soybean trials available
By GLEN ARNOLD
OSU Extension
The Ohio State University Extension corn
and soybean trials have arrived at county
extension offices. The trials are also arriving
at many farms in the most recent issue of
the Ohio Country Journal. Web access to the
corn, soybean and forage trials are available
at http://hostedweb.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/perf/
Last weeks OSU Extension CORN News-
letter (http://corn.osu.edu) published first
access to the 2009 Ohio Corn Performance
Test and Soybean Performance Trials.
In 2011, over 200 corn hybrids represent-
ing more than 30 commercial brands were
evaluated in the Ohio Corn Performance
Test. Testing was conducted in three regions
of Ohio -Southwestern/West Central (SW/
WC); Northwestern (NW); and North Central/
Northeastern (NC/NE), with three test sites
established within each region.
As farmers review 2011 test results, its
important to keep the following in mind.
Confidence in test results increases with the
number of years and the number of locations
in which the hybrid was tested. Avoid select-
ing a hybrid based on data from a single test
site, especially if the site was characterized by
abnormal growing conditions like a late plant-
ing or severe drought. For example, almost
all the soybean fungicide trials conducted by
state extension agronomists were inconclu-
sive this year as the crops were planted in June
into warm soils so the pathogens we normally
encounter in late April and early June were
nonfactors.
Reviewing volumes of data generated
through a number of non-seed company
sources can be challenging. Producers cer-
tainly want to access the latest genetics, how-
ever relying on only one years worth of data
can be risky. Over the last couple of weeks,
the 2011 performance data from Farmers
Independent Research of Seed Technologies
(F.I.R.S.T.) (www.firstseedtests.com) has
become available via the weekly Farm World
paper. The Integrated Ag Services (www.inte-
gratedag.net) yield trials results may also be a
source farmers can check out.
Farmer Tax Guides also arrived in county
extension offices for farmers who like to
keep updated on the latest tax rule changes.
Farm account books are also available.
Thanks for
tribute to
Wanamaker
To the editor
We would like to thank Bruce Stowe
and Doug Schroeder fpr the tribute to
Dads art work and his contribution to the
community.Your hard work and efforts
to make it happen are deeply appreci-
ated. The evening was enjoyable with the
music, tasty wines and displays of local
artists and craftsman. You both are an
asset to the community and we wish you
success in the future.
Linda & Ken Schwarz and
the Wanamaker family
LETTERS
2012 candidates for
Putnam County
The following candidates have filed to run
in the March 2012 primary election
Treasurer
Republican, Tracy L. Warnecke, Ottawa
(Incumbant)
Commissioner, Term commencing
1/2/2013
Republican, Ronald E. Diemer, Ottawa
Republican, Travis A. Jerwers, Kalida
(Incumbant)
Democrat, Mark A. Schmiedebusch,
Ottawa
Commissioner, Term Commencing
1/3/2013
Republican, Vincent T. Schroeder, Leipsic
(Incumbant)
Coroner
Republican, Anna M, Horstman, Ottawa
(Incumbant)
Engineer
Republican, Terrence R. Recker, Ottawa
(Incumbant, changed party)
Recorder
Republican, Cathy S. Recker, Continental
(Incumbant)
Prosecuting Attorney
Democrat, Gary L. Lammers, Ottawa
(Incumbant)
Sheriff
Democrat, Jim Beutler, Columbus Grove
(Incumbant)
Republican, Michael Chandler, Fort Jen-
nings
Clerk of Courts
Democrat, Teresa J. Lammers, Leipsic
(Incumbant)
Court of Common Pleas-Probate/Juvenile
Division-Judge (Unexpired Term)
Democrat, Michael A. Borer, Ottawa
(Incumbant)
Modern Woodmen donates
for Care and Share program
Putnam County Modern Woodmen
of American members recently pro-
vided assistance to Putnam County
Crime Victim Services. The Ottawa
Modern Woodmen chapter donated
turkeys and hams to distribute to
needy families for Christmas as part
of the organizations care and Share
program.
Coordinated by local Modern
Woodmen members, chapters
provide opportunities to connect
through social activities and volun-
teer projects.
Care and Share is a nationwide
program that offers Modern Wood-
men chapters an opportunity to pro-
vide up to $250 of basic life neces-
sities to individuals and families in
need in their communities. Each
year members from over 600 chap-
ters purchase and donate thousands
of dollars worth of food, clothing
and more.
When a family needs household
items after a natural disaster or other
crisis, or a shelter or food pantry
needs more supplies to help families,
Modern Woodmen members can
help through this annual project,
said Stan Haselman, local Modern
Woodmen activities coordinator.
Submitted photo
Stanley Haselman, Modern Woodmen activities local
coordinator (right) is shown presenting food to Tammy
Baumunk, Victim Advocate as part of Modern Woodmen of
Americas Care and Share Program.
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OTTAWA
Addyson Jean
Kruse-Arrizola
Addyson Jean Kruse-
Arrizola, 4 months, died 8:27
a.m. Dec. 10, 2011, at her resi-
dence.
She was born Aug. 15, 2011,
in Lima to Denise Kruse and
Randy Arrizola. Her mother
survives in Ottawa and her
father in Fort Jennings.
Survivors also include
three brothers, Brady Kruse,
Jayden Kuhlman and Andrew
Arrizola, all at home; a sis-
ter, Kaitlyn Arrizola, at home;
grandparents: Ron and Peg
Kruse, Kathy Rediger and
Fred Arrizola, all of Ottawa;
great-grandmother, Shirley
Rediger, of Ottawa; and sever-
al aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services were held Saturday
at New Creation Lutheran
Church, Ottawa. Pastor Ken
Pollitz officiated. Burial was
in Harman Cemetery, Gilboa.
Arrangements were han-
dled by Love Funeral Home,
Ottawa, and one hour prior
to services Saturday at the
church.
Memorial contribu-
tions may be made to SIDS
Research or the charity of the
donors choice.
Condolences may be
expressed at www.lovefuner
alhome.com.
FORT JENNINGS
Irma G.
Warnecke
Irma G. Warnecke, 86, died
the morning of Dec. 12, 2011,
at her daughters residence in
Columbus Grove.
She was born June 26,
1925, in Delphos to Leo and
Elvera Kroger Hotz, who pre-
ceded her in death. On Aug.
3, 1946, she married Richard
W. Warnecke, who died Feb.
12, 1992.
Mrs. Warnecke retired from
Philips Display Components,
Ottawa. She was a mem-
ber of St. Joseph Catholic
Church, Fort Jennings, and
its Altar Rosary Society and
Catholic Ladies of Columbia.
She loved to crochet.
Survivors include five chil-
dren, Phil (Karen) Warnecke,
of Sidney, Kathie (Lee)
Bogart, of Columbus Grove,
Karen (John) Bensman, of
Delphos, and Bob (Gaya)
Warnecke and Vera (Anthony)
Miller, both of Fort Jennings;
13 grandchildren; 22 great-
grandchildren; two sisters,
Connie (Bob) Warniment, of
Delphos, and Darlene Dolly
(Jerry) Hoover, of Roanoke,
Va.; and two brothers-in-
law, Urban Fuerst and Art
Fischer, both of Delphos.
She was preceded in death
by three sisters, Ann Fuerst,
Gert Fischer and Marrietta
Hotz.
Mass of Christian Burial
will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday
at St. Joseph Catholic Church,
Fort Jennings. Father Joseph
Przybysz will officiate. Burial
will be in the church cem-
etery.
Friends may call from 2
to 8 p.m. Thursday at Love-
Heitmeyer Funeral Home,
Jackson Township, where a
Scripture service will be held
at 2:30 p.m., and one hour
prior to services Friday at the
church.
Memorial contributions
may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
Condolences may be
expressed at www.love
funeralhome.com.
OTTAWA
Colleen
Ellerbrock
Colleen Ellerbrock, 82, died
at 6:52 a.m. Dec. 7, 2011, at her
residence.
She was born Aug. 15,
1929, in Dupont to Russell
and Mary Goodwin Foley,
who preceded her in death.
On Feb. 23, 1957, she mar-
ried Elmer Ellerbrock, who
died Aug. 26, 2009.
Mrs. Ellerbrock retired from
Whirlpool in Findlay. She
had also worked at Sylvania
in Ottawa, RCA in Findlay,
and Dickey Blind Factory in
Oakwood. She was a member
of Trinity United Methodist
Church, Ottawa. She was a
1947 graduate of Continental
High School, Continental. She
was a member of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars Post 9142,
American Legion Post 63 and
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Aerie 2234 auxiliaries and the
Putnam County Historical
Society, all in Ottawa. She
loved spending time with her
grandchildren and enjoyed 18
years of wintering in Florida
with her husband. She also
enjoyed camping, playing
cards, bowling, line dancing
and working on her computer.
Survivors include a daugh-
ter, Lana (Joe) Farquharson,
of West Liberty; two grand-
children, Sophie and Michael
Farquharson; and four sisters,
Velma (Herb) Bansbach, of
Defiance, Beulah Lanwehr,
of Ottawa, Ima Hawkins, of
Dupont, and Doris (Donnie)
Meyer, of Ottawa.
Services were held Saturday
at Trinity United Methodist
Church, Ottawa. Pastor Lynda
Lockwood officiated. Burial
was in St. Mary Cemetery,
Leipsic.
Arrangements were han-
dled by Love Funeral Home,
Ottawa, where a VFW and
American Legion auxiliary
service were held and an FOE
auxiliary service.
Memorial contributions
may be made to Putnam
County Hospice or Trinity
United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be
expressed at www.love
funeralhome.com.
OTTOVILLE
Alexander Edward
Bud Miller
Alexander Edward Bud
Miller, 81, died at 11:45 p.m.
Dec. 7, 2011, at his residence
after losing his battle with
cancer.
He was born March
13, 1930, in Ottoville to
Alexander John and Jennie
Gast Miller, who preceded
him in death. On Sept. 3,
1956, he married Mary Lou
Smith, the love of his life,
who survives in Ottoville.
Mr. Miller was a business-
man in Ottoville for more
than 50 years. He was owner
of the J.J. Miller Co./Village
Market and had established
and owned The Peanut
Barrel, Defiance, from 1967
to 1983. He was a Navy vet-
eran. He was a member of
the Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church, Ottoville.
He was a founding mem-
ber of the Ottoville Park
Carnival and was instrumen-
tal in getting the Lions Club
started in Ottoville. He was
a member of the Ottoville
school board from 1961 to
1969 and helped to reinstate
the Ottoville school charter.
He was a charter member of
the Delphos Country Club,
where he was instrumen-
tal in its development and
many of his own pine trees
adorn the fairways of the
golf course. He was a mem-
ber of the Ottoville Bank
board for 50 years and had
been on the Ottoville Fire
Department for four years,
after he returned from the
Navy. One of his favorite
pastimes was working in,
maintaining and enjoying
his yard.
Survivors also include
six children, J.J. Miller, of
Ottoville, Patty (Randy)
Schwab, of Norwalk, Jim
(Beth) Miller, of Celina,
Mary Jo (Russ) Kerlin, of
Midland, Mich., Mike Miller,
of Ottoville, and Lynne
(Dave) Waters, of Clear
Brook, Va.; 13 grandchildren,
Tricia (Brian) West, Nicole
Schwab, Megan Schwab,
Alex Schwab, Jennifer Miller,
Maggie Miller, Jamie Miller,
Ryan Miller, Samantha
Kerlin, Alexandra Kerlin,
Victoria Kerlin, Andrew
Waters and Brandon Waters;
a great-grandson, Brock
West; and two sisters, Irene
Miller, of Delphos, and Ruth
Ratterman, of Louisville, Ky.
He was preceded in death
by a sister, Jane Koty; a
brother, John Miller; and
two brothers-in-law, Emmett
Ratterman and Walter Koty.
Mass of Christian Burial
was held Monday at
Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church, Ottoville.
Father John Stites officiat-
ed. Burial was in St. Mary
Cemetery, Ottoville, with mil-
itary rites by the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 3740 and
American Legion Post 715.
Arrangements were han-
dled by Love-Heitmeyer
Funeral Home, Jackson
Township, where there will
be a Scripture service at 2
p.m. Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, memo-
rial contributions may be
made to the charity of the
donors choice, Putnam
County Hospice, or to St.
Mary Cemetery.
Condolences may be
expressed at www.lovefuneral
home.com.
Submitted photo
Ottawa Masonic Lodge installed officers for the 2011-2012 year including (from left)
Charles Croy, Treasurer; Jeff Martin, Senior Deacon; Dave Hickey, Junior Steward;
Howard Welty, Senior Warden; Dave Crawfis, Master; Bill Tucker, Junior Warden; Rick
Barteck, Secretary; Charlie McCullough, Junior Deacon; Bill Roberts, Tyler.
By JUDY RUEN
Over thirty members of Beta Eta Chapter
of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Inter-
national met at Twin Oaks United Methodist
Church in Oakwood on December 10. Presi-
dent Pat Kaple called the meeting to order
and Judy Newell shared a Christmas medi-
tation. Kris Dobbelaere presented a pro-
gram reviewing what Delta Kappa Gamma
is. The founders of DKG were women of
courage and vision who designed our future
through the professional organization. The
women educators were reminded that it is
an honor to be a member. New applicants
were voted on. Paulding County educators
Caroline Arend and Chris Feichter and
Miriam Gibson from Putnam County were
nominated for membership.
Minutes from the November meeting
were read, and cards were signed to be sent
to some of the members who were not in
attendance. President Kaple thanked Jane
Sharp and her committee for the arrange-
ments and meal for the day. An update from
the ad hoc committee will be presented at
the executive meeting January 14 and voted
upon at the March meeting. World Fellow-
ship Chairman Joyce Birkhold reported
about sponsoring young women from all
over the world who benefit by being able
to further their education. The chapter
decided to donate $60 to the World Fel-
lowship fund from the raffle held that day.
Raffle winners include Joan Schroeder, Pat
Kaple and Bethany Gable. The DKG song
was sung and lunch enjoyed by all.
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Inter-
national promotes professional and per-
sonal growth of women educators and
excellence in education. Beta Eta Chapter
includes teachers from Paulding, Putnam
and Van Wert Counties. Those attending
the December 10 meeting from Putnam
County include Linda Basinger, Helen
Devitt, Rose Ellerbrock, Charlotte Ellis,
Bethany Gable, Darlene Hanneman, Anne
Hemker, Mary Lou Hoffman, Jan Jones,
Pat Kaple, Nancy Kaufman, Sherri King,
Cynthy Kleman, Janis Lentz, Judy Newell,
Karen Okuley, Lynn Phillips, Kathe Roof,
Judy Ruen, Joan Schroeder, Tammy Schro-
eder, Karen Steffan, Marilyn Thomas, and
Diana Wehri.
Nominees accepted into DKG membership
There will be many reasons to be
merry this holiday season. And mak-
ing sure that your loved ones enjoy
themselves responsibly is one of the
most reliable ways to guarantee their
safety. That is why the Putnam County
Safe Community Coalition would like
everyone to embrace the spirit of driv-
ing sober this season.
The message is simple, drinking
alcohol and driving does not mix. If
you plan to consume alcohol, you
should plan not to get behind the
wheel of a vehicle or ride a motor-
cycle, said Karen Vorst, Director, St
Ritas Ambulatory Care Center and
coalition member.
Unfortunately, millions of drivers on
Americas highways continue to make
deadly decisions by driving a vehicle
or riding a motorcycle while intoxi-
cated, which jeopardizes their safety
and the safety of others on our roads.
We know that the holiday season
can be one of the deadliest and most
dangerous times on Americas road-
ways due to drunk driving, said Vorst.
Taking a risk on having your 2011 end
in an arrest or death is just not worth
it.
During December 2009, there were
753 people killed in crashes that
involved drivers or motorcycle riders
with blood alcohol concentrations of
.08 grams per deciliter or higher.
Putnam County Safe Community
Coalition recommends these simple
tips for a safe holiday season:
Plan a safe way home before
the festivities begin;
Before drinking, designate a
sober driver and leave your car keys at
home;
If youre impaired, use a taxi,
call a sober friend or family member;
If you happen to see a drunk
driver on the road, dont hesitate to
contact your local law enforcement;
And remember, Buzzed Driv-
ing is Drunk Driving. If you know
someone who is about to drive or ride
with a driver who is impaired, take
the drivers keys and help them make
other arrangements to get to where
they are going safely.
For more information, please visit
www.TrafficSafetyMarketing.gov.
Give loved ones the gift of safety
The office of Criminal
Justice Services (OCJS) has
awarded the Putnam County
Sheriffs Office $55,195.69 to
partially fund the wages of 2
full-time deputies.
The Sheriffs office applied
for the grant in April of this
year and was notified mid-
November of the award.
These funds will help sup-
plement the end of Federal
Department of Justice Grant
that was used for wages and
fringes for 5-full time employ-
ees over the last 2 years.
The sheriffs office has
also received word of fund-
ing from Project Lifesaver,
a federal grant program that
is used to provided rapid
response to save lives and
reduce potential for serious
injury for adults and children
who wander due to Alzheim-
ers, autism, Downs syn-
drome, dementia and other
related cognitive conditions.
Project Lifesaver provides
equipment, training certifi-
cation and support to law
enforcement, public safety
organizations and commu-
nity groups throughout the
country and nation.
The Sheriffs Office has
been very fortunate in receiv-
ing grant funds in not only
wages but also for equip-
ment and training totally
over $1.3 million since 2008.
This has resulted in return-
ing nearly $600,000 back to
the county general fund in
budget savings for the last 3
years and over a million dol-
lars in savings from a budget
reduction.
Grant to help pay deputies
COMMUNITY
Ottawa Glandorf jazz band performs
Geography bee winners
Blood drive
Wreaths on exhibit
Santa and friends
WHAT WERE UP TO .
HOME PHOTOS AND MORE!
So you think you have a
pretty neat photo of a family mem- ber,
pet or fun event? Wed love to see it.
E-mail it to info@putnamvoice.com
and well publish it on the Web and we
might just publish it here too.
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Submitted photo
Glandorf Elementary sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students
recently competed in the National Geography Bee. Those stu-
dents who qualified for the Geography Bee included Griffin Brink-
man, Alex Hoehn, Nathan Rump, Brad Schmitz, Julia Arnold,
Stacey Nuveman, Noah Recker, Jordan Verhoff and Brandon Weis.
Placing first was Alex Hoehn (left) while the runner-up was Noah
Recker (right).
Submitted photo
The Ottawa Glandorf Junior High Jazz Band recently performed at the Ottawa Teen Center. Pictured are: (back row, from left) Drew Langhals, Charlie
Doepker, Mr. Baransy, Stacey Nuveman, Jacob Karhoff, Griffin Brinkman, Matt Hoehn, Brooke Beach and Gage Hoehne. (Middle row, from left)Tanner
Ellerbrock, Griffin Burwell, Riley Karhoff, Tristan Moore, Jeffrey Kaufman, and Paige Roller. (Front row, from left) Chris Schreiber, Julia Arnold, Amanda
Sahloff, Brad Schmitz, and Morgan Place.
Submitted photo
Members of the Ottawa-Glandorf Leadership Team and the student council worked together to
sponsor a Red Cross bloodmobile at the school Nov. 11.
PAULA THOMAS Putnam Voice
Santa Claus (Dale Nienberg) and three lovely young ladies, Destiny Pier, Madison Burkhart and Sarah Woolbright wearing dresses made by
Grandma at the Continental Library last Saturday spell out O-H-I-O.
Nearly 20
wreaths are on
exhibit at
Putnam Acres
Care Center,
Ottawa. The
silent auction
of the wreaths
raises money
for the United
Way of Putnam
County.
NANCY KLINE
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By JUDY RUEN
OTTAWA Putnam
County Retired Teachers
Association gathered at Pike
Run Golf Course for their
December 8 meeting. Nomi-
nations for 2012-13 officers
were made and voted on.
Serving as president will be
Ruth Ann Stechschulte; vice
president, Roger Luersman;
secretary, Sharon King; and
treasurer, Charlotte Ellis.
The Ottawa Glandorf High
School Show Choir under
the direction of Ted Eller-
brock gave an outstanding
performance of a selection
of Christmas songs which
all enjoyed. John Foulkes
shared an invocation and
the group enjoyed lunch.
Co-President Rita Schnipke
opened the business meet-
ing. The minutes from the
previous meeting were read
and the treasurers report
given. 110 correspondences
have been made so far
throughout 2011. The retir-
ees brought children books
to the meeting for Toys for
Tots. A note from The Mead-
ows of Leipsic was shared
thanking the group for
donated prizes for games.
Members were requested to
keep their e-mail addresses
updated in order to receive
current information.
The Scholarship Commit-
tee will be hosting a chicken
BBQ dinner on April 12 at
the Education Service Cen-
ter in Ottawa, and reserva-
tions will need to be made
early. Other meeting dates
for 2012 are July 12, Sep-
tember 13 and December
13.
Putnam County native
and District II Director
Jon Rockhold discussed
HB 136 and suggested
that members contact
Rep. Lynn Watchmann to
oppose the bill. Rockhold
also encouraged atten-
dance at the Spring Assem-
bly to be held in Findlay.
A memorial service was
conducted by the present
and incoming officers for
PCRTA members who died
during 2011. Door prizes
were given. President
Stechschulte acknowleged
Co-Presidents Helen Devitt
and Rita Schnipke for their
dedication serving their
2010-11 term.
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and Treasurer Charlotte Ellis.
Across
1. Aroma
5. Phi Delt, e.g.
9. Little devils
13. Venetian gondoliers
songs
16. Rake
17. Betrothal gift (pl.)
19. Cloak-and-dagger org.
(acronym)
20. Clairvoyance, e.g. (acro-
nym)
21. Not dispatched
22. Cluckers
24. Wife of King Prium of Troy
27. "For shame!"
28. Carry away, in a way
30. Amscrayed
31. Actors
32. "Go on ..."
34. Height (pl.)
37. Offensively
39. Odd-jobber
41. Gangsters gun
42. "What are the ?"
43. "Bleah!"
45. Short series of chords
(pl.)
49. " to Billie Joe"
50. Group within a larger
group
53. Hoof sound
54. Submit (2 wds)
56. Lents start, e.g.: Abbr.
58. Anger
59. Reciprocal relation
63. "Our Time in "
(10,000 Maniacs album)
64. Exaggerated
65. Physics units
66. " on Down the
Road"
67. Apprentice
Down
1. African veneer
2. 1973 Elton John hit
3. System of scientific rules
(pl.)
4. Victor (acronym)
5. Mouthing off
6. Kind of room
7. A pint, maybe
8. Big Conference
9. Western blue flag, e.g.
10. Pecuniary
11. Short, upturned facial
feature
12. Some stanzas
14. "Act your !"
15. Blunted end
18. Biochemistry abbr. (acro-
nym)
23. Rises upright onto feet
25. Dried dung fuel
26. "Do others as..."
29. "Men always hate most
what they most":
Mencken
31. Sectarian
33. Faint
35. Calendar abbr.
36. Boris Godunov, for one
37. Set in from the margin
38. Slap on
39. Indiana, The
State
40. Extras
44. Lumberjacks
46. Extremely hard
47. Coffer
48. Mens form-fitting swim
briefs
50. "Dear" one
51. Annul
52. Perfect, e.g.
55. Animal shelters
57. "Silent Spring" subject
(acronym)
60. "The Three Faces of
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61. green
62. "Dig in!"
Retired teachers elect new officers
The Friends of the Putnam
County District Christmas
Tree Festival continues at
the Putnam County Library.
The festival was started in
1988. The year of the flood
2007 would have been the
20th festival.
Unfortunately this 20th cel-
ebration had to be put off
for five years while library
officials researched what to
do with the former library
on Pratt Street that had
been heavily damaged in the
August 2007 flood.
The Library is open Mon-
day through Thursday from
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday
from 9 until 3 p.m.
Christmas tree festival
continues at library
COMMUNITY
Saturdays Boys Basketball
Columbus Grove 57
Ottoville 29
Defending Putnam County
League champion Columbus Grove
opened its season with a 57-29 boys
basketball win over Ottoville on
Saturday night.
Jordan Travis scored 17 points,
all in the first half, and hit three
3-pointers for the Bulldogs. Connor
Kohls had 14 points.
Kevin Schnipke led Ottoville (1-1,
0-1 PCL) with 10 points. It was the
first game against Columbus Grove
as Ottovilles coach for Todd Turn-
wald, who coached the Bulldogs
last year.
Spencerville 81
Fort Jennings 69
Dan Binkley (21 points, 5 3-point-
ers) led Spencerville to its win. Ben
Bowers had 15 points and Eli Bow-
ers scored 12.
For Fort Jennings, Kurt War-
necke scored 23 points and Jeremy
Kohli had 17.
Ada 55
Pandora-Gilboa 36
Ada (2-0) got 18 points from Kon-
nor Baker, 11 from Bobby Steiner
and 10 from Cole Simon. Josh
Breece had 15 points for P-G (1-2).
Girls Basketball
Delphos Jefferson 56
Kalida 39
Courtney Lewis (18 points) and
Kennedy Boggs (15 points) led Jef-
ferson past Kalida.
Leipsic 42
Holgate 38
Amber Gerdeman scored 10
points for the Vikings (3-1) in a
non-league win.
Pandora-Gilboa 55
Miller City 41
Pandora-Gilboa (2-2, 1-1 PCL)
handed Miller City (5-1, 0-1 PCL)
its first loss of the season, led by
Megan Maag with 14 points and
Hunter Hermiller with 11 points.
For Miller City, Brittany Drum-
melsmith had 16 points and 16
rebounds.
FRIDAYS PREP ROUNDUP
Boys Basketball
Pandora-Gilboa 69, Van Buren 48
PANDORA Pandora-Gilboa
bounced out to a 16-point, first-
quarter lead to pull away with a
victory over Van Buren.
Josh Breece led P-G with 12
points. Nathan Schutz and Owen
Luginbihl both scored 11 points
for the Rockets. Schutz added two
3-pointers.
The Rockets (1-1) led 23-7 after
the first quarter and 48-21 at the
half.
GIRLS BASKETBALL PREP
ROUNDUP FROM THURSDAY
NIGHT
Liberty-Benton 54
Pandora-Gilboa 44
Ohio State recruit Caite Craft
scored 24 points and had five
assists for Liberty-Benton (5-0, 2-0
BVC). Megan Maags 11 points led
Pandora-Gilboa (1-2, 1-1 BVC).
Delphos Jefferson 50
Columbus Grove 46
Kennedy Boggs scored 27 points
and hit five 3-pointers for the Wild-
cats (3-0, 1-0 NWC). Anna Ricker
had 19 points for Columbus Grove.
Kalida 37
Antwerp 33 (OT)
Nicole Kaufman scored 19 points
for Kalida (3-1) in its overtime win.
PREP ROUNDUP
Weekend basketball
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WENDIE SWARY
The PutnamVoice
Submitted photo
Trent Kuhlman, Alex Hernandez, and Adam Hernandez com-
peted in Defiance this past weekend.
By WALT LATHROP
Friday Dec. 9 the Putnam County
Boxing Club (P.C.B.C) had three box-
ers compete at Defiance Athletic Club
(DAC) Friday Night Fights.
The fourth bout of the night was an
85-pound bantam match up featuring
Alex Speedy Hernandez of P.C.B.C
taking on Sam Hathaway of Ft. Wayne.
Alex boxed a good bout but lost on
points.
The sixth bout of the evening had
160-pound novice division Adam Her-
nandez of P.C.B.C in his amateur box-
ing debut facing the much taller Mike
Hunting of Ft. Waynes Hurricane Box-
ing Club. Hernandez dominated the
bout from the opening bell & easily
winning all three rounds.
The eleventh bout of the night fea-
tured the most successful amateur
boxer in P.C.B.C history, the retired
Trent the Guy Kuhlman. Trent came
on out of retirement for this bout
because of a last minute cancellation.
He took on Big Bad Billie Finley of
DAC in the 178-pound division.
Kuhlman showed how classy of a
champion he really is in this bout. His
skills were superior to his opponents
but the Guy did not take advantage
of this fact. He allowed the bout to be
competitive. Trent won a 3-0 decision
over the DAC boxer and now is back
to enjoying his retirement.
To see all the photos from Friday
night check out our Facebook page the
Putnam County Boxing Club.
Submitted photo
Columbus Grove wrestler Will Selhorst is shown pinning Tyler Jones of Mont-
pelier. Selhorst pinned Jones in 2:48.
BOXING
2011 Arcadia
Invitational
6. Columbus Grove, 149.5
106 Pound Placers - Two Pools
3. Tregg Keysor, Columbus
Grove, 10-4
120 Pound Placers - Two Pools
3. Brett Sampson, Columbus
Grove, 9-7
138 Pound Placers - Two Pools
2. Dylan Kleman, Columbus
Grove
145 Pound Placers - Two Pools
6. Jonah Shank, Columbus
Grove
152 Pound Placers - Three
Pools
4. Hunter Giesige, Columbus
Grove
170 Pound Placers - Two Pools
4. Brandon Benroth, Columbus
Grove
182 Pound Placers - Two Pools
4. Will Selhorst, CG
6. Marty Stever, Columbus Grove
195 Pound Placers - Two Pools
2. Gavin Windau, Columbus
Grove
The CG grapplers were
led by senior captains Dylan
Kleman and Gavin Windau to
a sixth place finish at Arca-
dia Invitational, as they both
were 2nd place finishers.
Other wrestlers placing for
the Bulldogs were: Tregg Key-
sor and Brett Sampson both
in 3rd place. Hunter Giesige,
Brandon Benroth and Will
Selhorst in 4th place. Marty
Stever and Jonah Shank
in 6th place. Wrestling and
picking up a couple of wins
for the Dogs but not placing
were: Connor Schroeder and
Alec Gladwell.
CG wrestlers place sixth at Arcadia
WRESTLING
Three local boxers
compete in Defiance
SPORTS
KALIDA The Meadows of Kalida cordially invite
you to their fourth annual Christmas Tree Gala featuring
decorated trees and wreaths. The gala is Sunday, Dec. 18,
from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. with appetizers and entertain-
ment.
A silent auction for the trees and wreaths will be held
during the event. All proceeds from the sale of the trees
and wreaths will benefit Putnam County Council on
Aging. The trees with all their decorations can be picked
up anytime after Dec. 26 by their new owner!
There will also be a raffle for various gifts that have
been donated to The Meadows.
Last years event raised $9,000.
A tasty decoration
Meadows
hosting
annual
tree gala
COMMUNITY
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The Meadows of Kalida
cordially invites you to our
5
th
Annual Christmas
Tree Gala Open House
Featuring over 60 decorated trees & wreaths
Sponsored by local businesses and families.
December 18
th
from 1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Come place a bid on your favorite tree or wreath for our Silent Auction.
(Silent Auction ends at 4:00 p.m.)
All proceeds will beneft the
Putnam County Council on Aging.
Please join us for snacks,appetizers and entertainment as
you walk through out beautifully decorated Campus!
ENTERTAINMENT
1:15 - 2:15 The Al Best Band performs
1:30 - 3:00 Santa will be here
2:15 - 3:00 Charlie Doepker perfoms
3:00 - 4:00 - St.Michaels Choir sings seasonal favorite
4:00 - Auction
1:30 - 4:00 Arts and Crafts table for kids will be available
755 Ottawa St. 419-532-2961
NANCY KLINE PutnamVoice
The Meadows of Kalida will feature their annual Christ-
mas tree gala this Sunday afternoon with a silent auc-
tion of the trees to raise money for the Putnam County
Council on Aging.
The Putnam County Genealogical
Society is having a sale on previous
years ornaments for Christmas. The
ornaments are $6.00 each tax included
for 1 or 2 ornaments, or if you purchase
3 or more the price is $5.00 each tax
included.
They are available at Pauls Ace Hard-
ware, Ottawa, Ohio, during their regu-
lar business hours.
The following previous years of orna-
ments are still available:
22nd Edition 2008 Kalida City Build-
ing, 21st Edition 2007 Leipsic Sesqui-
centennial; 20th Edition 2006 Frogtown
School, 19th Edition 2005 Ottawa-
Glandorf High School with Twin Elm
Tree, 18th Edition 2004 Immaculate
Conception Church, 17th Edition
2003 Firemens Statue, 16th Edition
2002 Leipsic Junction, 15th Edition
2001 Myers Mill of Cascade, 13th Edi-
tion 1999 Chambers Hotel, Gilboa, 11th
Edition 1997 Ax Handle Factory,
Columbus Grove; 8th Edition 1994
The Schulien & Wannemacher Mills, 7th
Edition Two Story
Pandora School, 5th Edition Home in
the Wilderness; 4th Edition The Ft. Jen-
nings Fort.
They also still have the 1st of a series
of collectors mugs available. The mug
features: The 1st Putnam County Court-
house, Kalida; The Leipsic Junction of
the Nickle Plate & B & O Railroads; The
Crawfis College; Myers General Store &
Post Office, Dupont; St. Johns Church,
Glandorf; and The Firemens Statue.
The 2nd of a series of collectors
mugs features The Frogtown School;
The Fort Jennings Fort; The Chambers
Hotel, Gilboa; The Immaculate Concep-
tion Church, Ottoville; CM Hammer
Blacksmith School, Miller City; and The
OG High School with Elm Tree, Ottawa.
The mugs are $8.50 each tax included.
Any questions concerning the orna-
ments or mugs can be directed to Vir-
ginia Lammers at 419-943-3948 or email
at ginnytimlammers@q1.net.
PUZZLE ANSWERS
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NANCY KLINE PutnamVoice
Members of the Genealogical Society
have ornaments and mugs for sale.
Submitted photo
St. Marys School Leipsic 5th grade student Kacey Dulle has special visitors The Holy Family in her gingerbread house.
Volunteer parent Katie Maag brought in the activity for grades 5 & 6.
Genealogical Society selling ornaments
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LOTS ACREAGE FOR SALE
300
RENTALS RENTALS
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HOMES FOR RENT
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT
500
EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
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500
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EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
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EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT
BUSINESS & SERVICE
DIRECTORY
600
GENERAL CONTRACTING
700
MERCHANDISE MERCHANDISE
FARM EQUIPMENT
DEALERS/SUPPLIERS
FURNISHINGS
LAWN/GARDEN
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES
PETS
800
TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION
AUTOMOBILES
SNOWMOBILES
TRUCKS
WANTED: Farm Ground to
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Cash rent or shares. Young
farmer looking to expand.
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3 DUPLEXES / 6 UNITS FOR
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Golf Course. Call 419-233-
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dense woods (1+ acre cleared
frontage) can be split in 2 par-
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$450/month. 467 S. Walnut-
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Spacious country home, up-
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rage. 8614 Road P, Columbus
Grove. $645/month. Includes
well water. 734-751-9305
2 BEDROOM 1 bath apartment
at Kalida Golf Course. Washer
/Dryer hook-up, garage, no
pets. Call 419-303-8186
HEALTHCARE
TREATMENT
COORDINATOR
Minimum of a Bachelors
Degree from an accredited
school in the behavioral/
social services and two
years experience in the area
of youth services, preferably
with direct experience in
the area of child welfare/
juvenile justice. Must cur-
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clear license and no criminal
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Benefits, Class A CDL, 2 years
driving experience & clean
MVR. Maximum miles and
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DRIVERS
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pany currently looking to fill
a warehouse/driver position
within our Lima office.
CDL-A and 2 years of driv-
ing experience required.
Good customer service
skills necessary as is a
clean MVR and background
check. Must be able to lift
up to 175 lbs. to knee height
and 25 lbs. repeatedly
through out the shift. We are
an EEO organization and
strive to provide excellent
wages and benefits to quali-
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available at:
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Lima, Ohio 45804
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HEALHCARE
LICENSED SOCIAL
WORKER (LSW)
Baton Rouge Medical &
Rehab Center, a 129 bed
Senior Medical Center, is
looking for a full-time
Licensed Social Worker to
join our health care team.
Qualified persons should be
an LSW in the State of Ohio
with previous long term care
experience. Salary and ben-
efits commensurate with
experience.
Baton Rouge Medical &
Rehab Center
Attn: Personnel
Department
2440 Baton Rouge Avenue
Lima, Ohio 45805
Fax (419) 331-2205
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ENGINEER
PROCESS SAFETY
MANAGEMENT
ENGINEER
PotashCorp, the worlds
largest fertilizer producer, is
in current need of a PSM En-
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be responsible for leading ,
managing, supervising and
directing the overall PSM
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EOE
GENERAL
MANUFACTURING
POSITION
Midwest Specialties, Inc. is
looking to fill a full time posi-
tion in their manufacturing
and assembly facility. Ideal
candidate should possess
prior assembly and metal
fabrication experience, will-
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of tasks and the desire to
become a member of an al-
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resume to:
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851 Industrial Drive
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Email:
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GENERAL
SERVICE /
INSTALLER
Peacock Water looking for
experienced service person
to install and work on water
conditioners, reverse osmo-
sis, and other water related
products. Plumbing experi-
ence required. Comprehen-
sive benefits. E.O.E. Send
either qualifications or
resume to:
Attn: Andy Peacock, 3818
Elida Rd, Lima OH 45807
TRADES
2 Positions Available
Heavy Truck Mechanic
Tire & Lube Tech
Full time week days at grow-
ing dealership. Must be de-
pendable, mature and able
to work 45+ hours a week!
Benefits available. Pay
based on experience and
dependability. Diesel Expe-
rience & CDL a plus.
Apply in fax, email or mail.
Magnam
Truck and Auto
3639 E Bluelick Rd
Lima OH 45801
Fax: 419-228-0084
Email: mandy@magnam
truck.com
No Phone Calls Please
GENERAL
Warehouse positions
IMMEDIATE JOBS
AXCESS
STAFFING SERVICES
707 North Cable Road,
Suite H
(behind the Walgreens off
Allentown and N Cable)
We are next to H&R Block
LIMA, OH 45805
Must be able to work 12
hour shifts, 6 days per
week, $8/hour. 7:00 am
7:00 pm or 3:30 pm to 3:30
am
LOCAL JOBS
Must meet eligibility and be
able to lift 40 lbs. regularly
We offer medical, rewards
pay, referral bonuses and
more!
567-712-2200
Email: limaresumes@
axcessstaffing.com
HEALTHCARE
DENTAL ASSISTANT
& LAB TECHNICIAN
Dental Practice Looking for
qualified applicants With
knowledge and experience
EFDA (Expanded Functions
Dental Assistant) Chair side
Dental Assistant Fast paced
practice very team oriented
individual with computer
experience a must.
Also Looking for
Dental Lab Technician
With or without experience
will train.
Email Resume to:
jane@limadental.net
All responses are kept confi-
dential
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.
PROFESSIONAL
APPLICATION
DEVELOPER
Bridgestone APM Company
is looking for an Application
Developer for a position lo-
cated in Upper Sandusky,
Ohio. The Application Devel-
oper will be accountable for
the design, develop, test, im-
plement and document new
and existing corporate appli-
cations.
This position will handle the
development, testing and de-
ployment of new applica-
tions, systems software,
and/or enhancements to ex-
isting applications through-
out the enterprise. Ensure
that development projects
meet business requirements
and goals, fulfill end-user re-
quirements, and identify and
resolve systems issues.
Maintains and documents
programs research and
make recommendations on
software products, database
products and services in
support of procurement and
development efforts. Fol-
lows existing database archi-
tectures, coding standards,
and quality assurance poli-
cies and procedures.
The right candidate will
need to have the following:
Minimum of two (2) year
technical degree in comput-
er science or equivalent
work experience of at least
three (3) years. Knowledge
of several current and com-
plex programming languag-
es required including NET,
XML, HTML, PHP,
JavaScript, AJAX and SQL.
Strong interpersonal, com-
munication and math skills
to understand programming
and reporting models, knowl-
edge of MS SQL, MySQL
and Oracle database, knowl-
edge of Linux / Unix plus.
If you are interested in join-
ing our team, send your re-
sume., letter of interest and
salary requirements to:
Bridgestone APM Company
Corporate Human
Resources
Application Developer
P.O. 450
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
or fax to 419-209-0680
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
PROFESSIONAL
FINANCIAL
CONTROLLER
NEEDED:
Work for a $15M annual
revenue private Auglaize
County based company
Duties include manage-
ment and supervision of nor-
mal accounting and finance
functions and staff
Establishing relationships
with various financial insti-
tutions
Creation, execution, im-
plementation and analysis
of strategic Company objec-
tives
Cost and Profitability
Analysis
Internal Controls and
Compliance Responsibilities
Bachelors Degree in Ac-
counting required as well
as 7-10 years experience
working in a for profit
manufacturing environment
An Equal Opportunity
Employer/Affirmative Action
Employer, M/F.
Send Resumes with Salary
Requirements to:
Controller
P.O. Box 459
Sidney, OH 45365-0459
PROFESSIONAL
MEDIA ACCOUNT
EXECUTIVE
A network television affiliate
station is seeking a media
account executive. A strong
sales background is a must
with medial sales experi-
ence a plus. Candidate
must be personable with
strong communication and
organizational skills. Salary
plus commission with excel-
lent benefits including
health, dental and vision. An
immediate 401k package is
available. This is not an en-
try level position. Send letter
of introduction and resume
to:
Media Sales
1424 Rice Avenue
Lima, Ohio 45805
RETAIL
POOLS N MORE
Is seeking the right individual
to become a part of team!
We are accepting applica-
tions for a full time
Sales/Service Associate.
Qualified individuals will have
experience in retail or food
service and be mechanically
inclined. Hourly plus commis-
sion nets 22K-25K first year.
Apply in person at:
4175 Elida Road
Monday through Friday
12:00pm - 6:00pm only.
SALES
Computer Savvy individual
to handle EBay and Ama-
zon Sales. A good knowl-
edge of Microsoft Word
and PhotoShop. Full-time
position. Salary plus com-
mission. Send resume to
mscher@kohnsloans.com.
Or apply in person at
Kohns, 126 West High St, Li-
ma, Ohio 45801
SALES
Local Motorcycle Dealer-
ship looking for a Energetic,
Fun and Dependable
SALES PERSON
Apply at:
Ohio Cycleworx
4150 Elida RD
from 9 - 12 only.
#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
SECRETARY DESK Excellent
condition. Made by Jasper Fur-
niture Company. $200. Call
419-523-4255
GOOD USED WHEELCHAIR.
Asking $30. Call 419-943-1535
TROY BUILT
ROTOTILLER, GOOD CONDI-
TION, $350. PHONE 453-3403
OR 419-230-7441
AKC SHETLAND Sheepdog
puppies, Tri-color. Available im-
mediately. Call 419-384-7606
CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, 1st
shots and wormed, vet
checked. $200. Call 419-235-
2039
1998 DODGE AVENGER, new
tires. Gold/tan color. Dependa-
ble, good 2nd car. $2,500. Call
419-339-9127 or 419-230-4353
2005 KIA Optima LX, tilt,
cruise, air, CD, silver. Comfort-
able seats. New pads and ro-
tors on front. 50,000 miles.
$4,475. Call 419-649-6241
BUYING SNOWMOBILES
All makes, models, parts &
condition considered.
419-384-3800 or 419-303-1786
1994 TOYOTA Pickup Extra
cab with matching cap, auto-
matic 130,000 miles. Good
condition. Asking $2,250. Call
419-999-5312
2008 FORD F350, 4 door dual-
ly XLT, 6.4 diesel, power
seats, step up tailgate. Super
Sharp. 58,000 miles. $28,900.
Call 419-233-3518
PRIVATE PARTY
SPECIALS
ITEMS PRICED UNDER $1000
25 WORDS 3 WEEKS
FREE!*
ITEMS PRICED $1,001 - $2,000
25 Words 3 Weeks
$
5
00*
*Additional words 10 per word.
Price or free must be shown in ad. Only One time items for sale. No litters of pets, on
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.
Name
Address
City Zip
Phone
The Putnam Voice, Classified, 3515 Elida Road,
Lima, Ohio 45807
(419) 993-2222
1-866-546-2237
or
Fax (419) 222-6696
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P U T N A M
** WERE GROWING **
DRIVERS - start the new year with a
great new job! Our drivers enjoy the
following benefts:
*$.40/mile with annual increases
*Ability to earn $.02/mile bonuses
*4 weeks vacation/year
*Home most weekends
*Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
*Dependable Equipment
*Direct Deposit
Must have CDLA and 1 year recent OTR experience.
Call Continental Express 800/497-2100 or apply
at www.ceioh.com
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
Positions available in Columbus, Cleveland and Lima
Make a difference in the lives of Ohioans with
disabilities. Counsel individuals with disabilities
toward employment in mutually agreed upon
vocational goals, develop individual written
rehabilitation programs, coordinate placement or
job retention activities, ensure satisfactory work
performance and the suitability of job match after
job placement, manage a caseload, and serve as
a VR consultant to the community.
Requirements for the position: you must possess
a masters degree in human services (e.g.,
rehabilitation counseling, counseling, social
work, psychology, sociology, special education,
communication disorders, rehabilitation teaching)
or have current certifcation as a CRC.
Positions are flled through a multiple part test/
interview process; details are included in the
online posting. To apply, go to http://careers.
ohio.gov to submit an online application. A
copy of your graduate transcript and/or CRC
certifcate is needed by the deadline date;
attach your transcript or certifcate to the online
application, send to rsc.jobs@rsc.ohio.gov or
fax to 614.985.7874. Call Barbara Kiefer at
614.438.1413 if you have questions. Deadline to
apply is December 23 at 5:00 p.m.
400 E. Campus View Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43235
The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military
status in employment or the provision of services.
HELP WANTED AD
Lakeview Farms LLC., a manufacturer of quality
Dairy and Dessert products, is seeking the
following positions:
Cost Accountant Analyst
Position is responsible to monitor cost accounting
procedures; manage cost systems and methods; develop
quotes and pricing information for sales and R&D.
Some duties include: planning, implementation
and management of cost accounting activities,
help develop and maintain proftability report,
prepare fnancial reports. Associates degree
in Accounting or equivalent experience in
accounting or production analysis required.
Cost Accountant Manager
Position is responsible to plan, direct and
coordinate cost accounting and other fnancial
activities of the Company.
Some duties include: establish and maintain cost
accounting functions, assist in preparation of
fnancial reports, monitor and maintain formula
pricing and proftability report systems.
Bachelors degree in fnance, accounting or
business related feld and at least 2 years of
related experience required.
Lakeview Farms, LLC. offers competitive wages
and benefts package. Submit resume to:
Lakeview Farms, LLC.
Attn: Julie Lambert, HR Manager
PO Box 98
Delphos, Ohio 45833
jlambert@lakeviewfarms.com
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