Tag: Paulding

The 2015 Antwerp School Reunion

The MAC gym hosted the Antwerp School Reunion on Saturday, August 8. Classes since 1942 were there having fun and carrying on with friends from the past and present. In the picture above you will see the classmates that graduated 40 years ago in the class of 1975. Once upon a time the thought of…

Wetli’s Celebrate 60th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. William Wetli, of Antwerp, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. William Wetli and Helen Wiesehan were married July 23, 1955 at the former St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Antwerp, with Father Schill officiating. The couple has three children: Steve (Sis) Wetli, Dan (Patty) Wetli of Antwerp, and Michael Wetli of Fort Wayne, IN. They…

Richard John LaFountain

PAULDING: Richard John LaFountain, Jr., 67 passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015 at OSU James Cancer Center in Columbus. He was born February 16, 1948 in Paulding, the son of Richard and Ila (Aten) LaFountain. He was a 1966 graduate of Paulding High School. He retired from General Motors after 40 years and was a…

Antwerp and Grover Hill Elementary School Class Lists 2015-2016

Antwerp Elementary School Class Lists 2015-16 school Year KINDERGARTEN: Mrs. McMichael KA – Gage Barker, Carter Baumert, Alyvia Bell, Anabelle Bidlack, Alia Clem, Aaden Friend, Brayden Fuller, Taylor Hogans, Noah Lucas, Alyssa Phillips, Allison (Allie) Rice, Clara Rohrs, Weston Woodby, Kora Zuber Mrs. Kennedy KB – Hudsyn Bagley, Wyatt Cline, Chloie Evilsizor, Gabriella Gross, Ryder…

Nervous Nellie – Dear Miss C

Dear Miss C, I have a 4 year old who is terrified about starting school. Every day she wakes up and is nervous about my having to send her to school in a couple of weeks. What can I do to help her? —Nervous Nellie   Dear Nervous Nellie, It is very common to have…

Divine Mercy VBS Children Give Back

Divine Mercy Catholic Parish of Paulding County celebrated their Vacation Bible School the week of July 20th in Antwerp.  On the 2nd day of the program, the students learned about some of the great gifts God gives us. Students also learned about how each of us can be a gift to others. One way the…

Antwerp Day in the Park Schedule!

Antwerp EMS hosts pancake & sausage breakfast The Antwerp EMS will be having a pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday August 8th prior to the Day in The Park. We are raising money for gear and equipment for the Antwerp EMS personnel. The breakfast is a free will donation and includes pancakes and sausage, coffee…

Paulding County Senior Center Dinner & Activities

Paulding County Senior Center Dining Center menu 8/5 – 8/11 8/5 – Taco salad casserole, corn chips, grapes & pineapple, broccoli salad, corn bread 8/6 – BBQ rib sandwich, seasoned potatoes, mixed vegetables, blushing pears, apple granola bar 8/7 – Hot chicken sandwich, macaroni salad, coleslaw, ambrosia, apple juice 8/10 – Turkey Manhattan, mashed potatoes,…

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”

  “Randall Smith” called out by Bob Habern. “Randall Scott Smith” The roll call took place in complete silence. Though others responded, Randall does not answer. Bob, District Disabled Veteran’s Commander Chapter 54, calls again, louder this time, “Petty Officer, Second Class, Randall Smith”. After a short delay Sheriff Jason Landers stands and answers, “Petty…

Diane L. Hughes

PAYNE: Diane L. Hughes, age 58 died Friday, August 1, 2015. She was born November 14, 1956 in Ft. Wayne, IN, the daughter of Frederick and Deloris (Richart) Robinson. She is survived by her mother, Deloris Robinson, Ft. Wayne; long time companion, Dale Barrand; children: Angela (Guy) Barnes, New Haven, Sherray Elliott, Paulding, Jennifer (Michael)…