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…
This week at Kiwanis, members Stan Searing and Lisa McClure talked about the history of the Paulding County Area Foundation. Paul Marshal donated his land and money upon his death to the Foundation. Already existing but low on funds, the Foundation really took off after Mr. Marshal’s donation. His goal was to help young farmers…
This week at Kiwanis, Susan Pieper presented the stages, and process of raising monarch butterflies. In 2015 her husband Fred planted milkweed near their barn, and in 2017 they raised monarchs for the first time. Monarch butterflies only lay eggs on milkweed. Because many people see it as a weed and cut it down, the…
This week at Kiwanis member Corey Walker introduced Shelby Reinhart, Diversion Officer and Elizabeth Zartman, Chief Probation Officer with the Paulding County Juvenile Court. In 2017 there was a 3-year grant given to the court through the Department of Youth Services. These funds were used to create the Paulding County Diversion Program. The diversion program…
This week at Kiwanis member Erika Wilitzer introduced Leisa Hettesheimer and Cindy Langenkamp with Vancrest of Payne. The 25 bed skilled nursing unit is complete and has accepted 7 residents thus far. More residents are set to move off the waiting list and into their new home once the facility is verified by Medicare and…
Shaun Matako, Kiwanis member and speaker this week talked about his new role as the chair of Friends of the Chamber. Friends of the Chamber, a volunteer group, have taken a lot of the responsibilities of planning John Paulding Days. When talking about his new role as chair he said, “It helps me to learn…
Jennifer and Chuck Moran were the guest speakers this week at Kiwanis talking about the Treasure Hunters Club. The club meets every Wednesday from 10:00-11:30 AM during the months of June and July at the LaFountain Park. The group started a few years back when the volunteers dressed up like pirates and has since been…
By: Mikayla Pieper Paulding, OH: This week at Kiwanis, member Jerry Zielke spoke about some exciting things happening in Paulding County. As many of you may have seen, there is a new restaurant opening downtown! The Pancake House owned by the same owners of the Defiance location are looking to open in late June, early…
This week at Kiwanis, members gathered for lunch and heard from Kiwanis members Dave Burtch and Erica Willitzer. They presented on behalf of the Paulding County Vision Board. The Vision Board is made up of representatives from all over the county who work together to make progress in Paulding County. Partnered with Maumee Valley Planning…
Paulding, OH: This week at Kiwanis, member Dave Burtch introduced Laurie Lucus, the chair of the Paulding County Republican Women. The opioid epidemic is real and it’s a real threat in Paulding County as well. Lucus advises everyone who has children and grandchildren to come to the Opiate and Drug Forum on Thursday, May 10th…
This week Kiwanis member Matt Miller introduced Michael Schweinsberg with the OSU Extension office. Michael talked about the new program he has initiated called Generation Rx. He goes into the schools and talks with middle schoolers about prescription drug abuse and the awful effects. Many times, prescription pain meds are abused which can often lead…
Paulding, OH: This week at Kiwanis member George Carter introduced Craig Riedel the representative of the 82nd district of the Ohio House of Representatives. Riedel resides in Defiance and serves Paulding, Van Wert, Defiance and part of Auglaize County. He went over a few bills that have come across his desk and spoke about his…
Paulding, OH: This week at Kiwanis, member Tiffany Beckman introduced guest speaker Jane Nice author and script writer of the Mystery Dinner Theater. Accompanying Jane was Brenda Crawford, chair of the Mystery Dinner Theater committee, and Renee and Tim Boss who play the Applegate’s in the play, and Renee serves as the director. The Mystery…
