The Lobo Tank Busters By: Stan Jordan We took off this morning about like any other morning on dawn patrol. We had on a full-load of rockets and ammo, but no extra gas tanks. We were on a common hunt and destroy mission, when the radio crackled and Col. Bainbridge called and said some of…
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A Trip to the Advanced Chassis & Fabric Shop – Stan Jordan
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•The Lobo Tank Busters; The Stories That Stan Likes the Best; Please Read This I attended the big appreciation day at the Advanced Chassis and Fabric shop down on Victory Lane last Saturday. It was everything that I had expected, even with all the rain we have had, there was ample parking in the area.…
Wall of Honor Unveiled at Paulding Courthouse
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•Several months ago after the election, County Commissioner Mark Holtsberry made it his project to see a fallen heroes memorial placed into the Paulding County Courthouse. He worked with the other Commissioners and especially the Veteran’s Service Office and within a couple of months, the reality of the memorial commenced. Jonathan Lichty, Veterans Service Officer…
New Law Increases Homestead Exemptions for Disabled Veterans
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•According to Paulding County Auditor, Claudia J. Fickel, the recent passage of House Bill 85 increases the amount of homestead exemption for military veterans who are rated 100% disabled from a service-related disability from $25,000 to $50,000. It also exempts disabled veterans from the income means testing, regardless of age. The bill is designed to…
WWII Veterans Honored at 2014 Payne Fall Festival
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•This was the best year ever in it’s 6 year historyThe Payne Fall festival took place this past weekend. The turnout was great and the vendors sold lots of food and wares. On Saturday the beautiful autumn day event began with the parade. The Wayne Trace Marching band performed very well on stage. Following the…
Guest Column from Representative Tony Burkley
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•New Legislation Offers Educational and Employment Support for VeteransMoving into the summer season, the Ohio House of Representatives has been busy with a variety of bills. Devoting time and attention to each piece of legislation is essential and part of the democratic process. As many of these bills have passed through the House, one of…
Latta Announces Veterans’ Listening Sessions Following Recent Revelations Regarding Delays in VA Care
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•WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today announced that he will hold three listening sessions for veterans throughout Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District on Tuesday, May 27, following recent revelations about delays in care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These events are an opportunity for Congressman Latta to hear veterans’ concerns and experiences…