Kiwanis member Doug Fiske introduced Wreaths Across America coordinator Linda McCain at Thursday’s meeting. McCain talked about Wreaths Across America and their mission. The organization provides wreaths to be placed on the graves of veterans in the month of December. McCain helps to raise funds to purchase said wreaths and holds a ceremony to honor…
Kiwanis members got the opportunity to learn more about the Bargain Bin of Paulding County at their most resent meeting. Rhonda Smalley, the Bargain Bin president informed members that the Bargain Bin first opened its doors in 1962 after a group of women had very successful rummage sales. The idea for a rummage sale all…
Paulding, OH: Kiwanis member Matt Reineck introduced Megan Sierra, the Executive Director of the PC Workshop. Sierra has been in the position for three years. The PC Workshop is a place for people with disabilities to work but also offer transition services, vocational habilitation, and adult day services. For many years PC Workshop only offered…
Kiwanis member Jerry Zielke introduced Lisa Becher a professor at Northwest State Community College, and entrepreneur herself. As a small business owner and someone so passionate in helping young adults become successful entrepreneurs, Becher talked about the importance of supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in our small town. In fact small businesses create the most…
Kiwanis members would like to express their deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family of long time Kiwanis member Jim (James) Durre. Just last week Jim shook hands and socialized with fellow Kiwanians, and in fact was the big ticket winner that day! The big ticket winner then chooses the general fine for the…
Paulding, OH: Kiwanis member George Carter introduced Kameran Clemens, Paulding Schools’ resource officer. Clemens started by saying he didn’t know what to expect when he first stepped into the school. Although he had been trained for the job, would the kids fear him, would they be nervous to come to him with problems, would they…
Paulding, OH: Kiwanis member Erika Willitzer introduced Kylee Baumle, an expert and enthusiast of monarch butterflies. Although she didn’t start out as an avid gardener Baumle grew to love the monarch after a visit to the Flight 93 memorial in 2006. In the peace garden near the memorial her mother found a dead, tagged monarch…
Paulding, OH: Kiwanis member Kevin Stahl introduced Tera and Jeremy Thompson who spoke about Special Olympics Paulding. Tera, an employee of PC Workshop coordinates Special Olympics for children and adults with special needs. Really trying to rebrand themselves Special Olympics Paulding has tried to make their Paulding Pride well known featuring their lion mascot. There…
Kiwanis member Corey Walker introduced fellow member Sheriff Jason Landers. Sheriff Landers introduced the department’s new technology to identify drugs. Tactic ID is a safe, and secure way to identify potential hazardous substances, whether liquid, solid, powder, or pill. When dealing with fentanyl, or carfentanil officers have the risk of inhaling the substance which could…
Kiwanis member Corey Walker introduced guest speaker Bill Edwards with the Paulding County Health Department. Edwards discussed the Community Health Assessment and urged everyone to check out the staggering results on their website at www.pauldingcountyhealth.com. The assessment really talked a lot about mental health, addiction, alcohol use, obesity, unprotected sex, and much more. The survey…
Paulding, OH: This week Kiwanis member Mikayla Pieper introduced guest speaker Susan Munroe, who is the director of economic growth and engagement with Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy. Until recently Munroe was the President and CEO of the Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce and advocated for wind energy and economic development in her…
Paulding, OH: Kiwanis member Lisa McClure introduced Dr. Michael Thompson, president of Northwest State Community College. Dr. Thompson is the 7th president at NWSCC and is proud to represent a school that he says aligns with his own person values. Northwest State Community College’s mission statement is to serve by providing access to excellent and…
Paulding, OH: Sheriff Jason Landers introduced guest speaker Joe Barker, owner, founder and “radio personality” of MY 102.7, Paulding County’s own radio station. Joe is a fifth-generation farmer, and his family started farming in 1854. His passion really lies in farming, but as his dad once told him, “Do you want to be a part…
