In an effort to provide students with a hands-on, real world learning experience, Crestview Elementary hosted its first mock election on Tuesday, October 23. Students and staff were given ballots on a number of issues, including the Presidential race. They had to complete all steps of the voting progression: the precinct sign-in process, casting of […]
POSTED: 10/25/12 at 5:03 am. FILED UNDER: News
Information submitted The right preschool experience can give children the head start they need to be academically and socially ready for kindergarten. This happens by laying a foundation of social skills, knowledge and self-confidence that paves the way for their future learning. Kids Learning Place in Van Wert County has home based federally funded program […]
POSTED: 10/25/12 at 5:00 am. FILED UNDER: News
Mary Evelyn Cole, 95, of Braden, Fla., and formerly of Van Wert, died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2012, at Heritage Park Care & Rehab in Bradenton. She was born September 11, 1917, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late N.A. and Ilo Agnes Young. She married Lloyd Melville “King” Cole, who preceded […]
POSTED: 10/24/12 at 9:31 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Deacon Leonard E. Roth, 61, of Paulding, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at his residence. He was born December 28, 1950, in Paulding County, the son of the late Charles and Frances M. (Wyatt) Roth. On August 21, 1971, he married Kathleen Denise Clark, who survives. Other survivors a son, Adam (Denise) Roth of Bryan; […]
POSTED: 10/24/12 at 8:48 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
The sixth grade class taught by Dustin Hessling had a busy and exciting stay at YMCA Storer Outdoor School in Napoleon, Mich. The students spent five days immersed in outdoor learning. Hessling selected the curriculum his students used while attending Storer and chose from over 50 different classes that focus on Natural Sciences, Cultural History, […]
POSTED: 10/24/12 at 1:23 pm. FILED UNDER: St. Mary's News
By Kate Bauer As fall activities come to a close, athletics and organizations prepare for their wintertime events. Fall sports are coming to a close by playing their final games and running their final races. Girls’ basketball began their conditioning this week and the boys’ team will continue their conditioning that began last week. The […]
POSTED: 10/24/12 at 1:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Knights in the News
By Rex Dolby The Wassenberg Camera Club’s next meeting this Thursday Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Wassenberg Art Center will offer an opportunity for the public to bring their cameras (with manuals) to learn more about how to use their equipment and hear about something called a post process method President Doug Heckler has […]
POSTED: 10/24/12 at 12:53 pm. FILED UNDER: Camera Club News
By Hope Wallace It’s time to head out and take a peek at the world. We’ve been so busy around the art center recently there hasn’t been time to explore our section of the country and the many ways other communities creativity draw people to their towns. Van Wert is not alone in its struggle […]
POSTED: 10/24/12 at 12:48 pm. FILED UNDER: What's Up at Wassenberg?
The Lincolnview Student Council will be sponsoring Halloween activities next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The student body will be encouraged to dress as follows: Monday in their favorite sports attire; Tuesday as mismatched as possible (“Fashion Disaster” Day) and finally Wednesday students will be encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes with a costume […]
POSTED: 10/24/12 at 12:41 pm. FILED UNDER: Lancer Lines
Linda D. Byer to James R. Schwieterman, portion of section 28, Willshire Township. Eunice M. Profit to Larry K. Profit, portion of section 31, York Township. Larry K. Profit and Joyce Profit to Eunice M. Profit, portion of section 31, York Township. Leon J. Wienken and Rovena B. Wienken to Leon J. Wienken and Rovena […]
POSTED: 10/24/12 at 12:28 pm. FILED UNDER: Real Estate Transfers