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PAULDING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO RUN FLAT ROCK CREEK FESTIVAL IN 2013

The Paulding Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to announce officially that it will run one of Northwest Ohio’s favorite attractions… The Flat Rock Creek Festival in 2013. Executive Director of the Paulding Chamber, Erika Willitzer says the Paulding Chamber has no plans of changing the integrity of the Festival at all. “Why fix something that has been so successful and given so much back to our community, stated Willitzer.” She also went onto say she has big shoes to fill, replacing Bill and Patty Vance of Paulding.

Bill and Patty Vance started the Flat Rock Creek Festival over 21 years ago. It began as a small show but grew into one of Ohio’s premiere agriculture festivals. Over two decades, hundreds of non-profit organizations have benefited from selling their goods during the festival. There are also countless stories of how those non-profits used the money for good works in and around Paulding County. In addition, this festival has hundreds of exhibitors, educating the public on how farming once use to be.

Willitzer says Founders Bill and Patty Vance should be commended for their contributions to Paulding County.

“I shadowed the Vance’s this past Flat Rock Creek Festival and discovered what a warm connection they have with the vendors that sell goods during the fall festival. It didn’t stop there either. I heard countless stories of how the money raised at Flat Rock helps those less fortunate or in need of a particular service. It’s truly remarkable how many people have been helped by this festival and it’s all thanks to Bill and Patty Vance for making it happen, all these years.”

The Paulding Chamber officially took over the responsibilities December 4, 2012. The Chamber has already started planning for 2013. The date for Flat Rock Creek Festival is September 20–22. For more details on the festival feel free to contact Erika Willitzer at 419-399-5215. You can also visit our website at www.flatrockcreekfestival.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To all customers of Gorman’s Fix It Shop: As of January 10, 2013 my shop will be closing as a full time repair shop! After 46 years of working, paying taxes and with the country’s economy continuing to get worse, it’s time to slow down! And now that O’bummer and his storm troopers talking about raising taxes to cover up their failures, it’s no longer profitable to have a small business! Since I can still work and earn a limited amount (and yes pay more taxes), I will be doing limited work by appointments on certain days. You are welcome to supply your own parts or products as I will not be providing large amounts of parts to keep costs down.

I will only be doing work for my very good customers who have been with me forever and really appreciate my efforts. Those who still owe me money or only seem to be friends when they need work or credit will be given a very low priority for work.

I have enjoyed my work but the dark side of the human race has really come out in the last few years; a lot of it because of the poor economy, but some people are just out to take the mechanics for all they can get. We are the first you call and the last you pay!

As far as my endorsing other shops to take over my work I pick Boyd Automotive, Albert’s Automotive and Ed’s Auto Care. These are good independent people working hard to make a living—and please pay them for their services to you.

All my long time customers, feel free to call me as I will be doing work for you as I have promised you. Other people can call, and if I can, I will do work as I can.

All of you mechanics, look for a sale when the weather permits as I have a lot of parts, tools, and equipment to sell to reduce my inventory.

I’m grateful for all the years and I hope to do work for you as I can on a part-time schedule.

My big goal now is to concentrate on my golf game and enjoy life.

—Gregg Gorman

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN

There is a celebration for everyone at the Downtown New Haven Christmas Open House. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be arriving by fire truck at 5:45 p.m. to the newly renovated Train Depot on State Street next to the railroad tracks. There, children will have the opportunity to share their wish list with Santa and have some light refreshments until 7:00 p.m.

A visit with Santa is just the beginning. A carriage ride shuttle from the Depot to Ruhl Furniture and Flooring (511 Broadway) is being provided by Rockaway Carriage  and sponsored by Ruhl Furniture and Flooring, The Etica Group, The Mayor’s Office, and the New Haven Chamber of Commerce. Inside the store, you can sign up to win a brand new 26” bicycle. Santa will be on hand at 7:10 p.m. to draw out the lucky winner.

Children will also have the opportunity to paint their own ceramic Christmas ornament (while supply lasts) at the Power House Youth center, 830 Main Street. The ornaments are being provided by T.J. Ceramics. While the kids paint, everyone can enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and a cookie until 7:30 p.m.

Adults we haven’t left you out! Peter Franklin Jewelers at 507 Broadway, will be holding their annual Holiday Open House and New Haven Chamber Meet Me @ 5. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. you can dine on delicious refreshments while picking out beautiful sparkly presents for that special someone.

While all of this celebrating is going on, Christmas carolers from a local church and the New Haven High School will be entertaining us all.

So don’t miss the fun, come out and celebrate Christmas at the Downtown New Haven Christmas Open House.

WT GROVER HILL PTO ANNUAL BASKET RAFFLE

The annual Wayne Trace Grover Hill PTO Basket Raffle will take place at the Christmas Program again this year.  The proceeds of the raffle are used to help fund field trips, ice cream social and carnival. The Christmas Program had its first showing on December 11th and again on December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Pictured with the baskets are Carrie Sinn PTO member, Lyrissa Hammons and Claire Sinn.

ACCESS TO I-469 CHANGES FOR DRIVERS ON OLD US 24 FOLLOWING NEW US 24 FORT TO PORT OPENING

With the opening of new US 24 Fort to Port between I-469 and the Indiana/Ohio state line, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has closed the access from Old US 24 to I-469.  Drivers on Old US 24 who want to access I-469 should first access new US 24 via one of the three new interchanges (at Bruick Road, Webster Road or SR 101), and then follow new US 24 westbound to I-469.

To access new US 24 westbound at Bruick Road, the interchange ramp is just west of Bruick Road. To access new US 24 eastbound at Bruick Road, the interchange ramp is off of Bruick Road, south of new US 24.

For the latest news and information about INDOT, visit www.in.gov/indot. You can find traffic restriction information at www.trafficwise.IN.gov. Contact the Fort Wayne District toll free at 866-227-3555.

HUNTERS HARVEST MORE THAN 86,000 DEER DURING OHIO’S DEER-GUN SEASON

Hunters enjoyed great weather as they harvested 86,964 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s traditional week-long deer-gun season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The harvest yielded an anticipated slight decrease of 3.7 percent from 2011, when 90,282 deer were checked.

“The traditional deer-gun week is enjoyed by thousands annually, and this year was no exception,” said ODNR Director James Zehringer. “Ohio’s healthy deer population offers a great source of outdoor recreation to many Ohio residents and out-of-state hunters.”

Counties reporting the highest numbers of deer checked during the 2012 gun season: Coshocton (3,119), Muskingum (2,927), Tuscarawas (2,860), Guernsey (2,620), Harrison (2,370), Licking (2,271), Washington (2,163), Knox (2,159), Belmont (2,127) and Carroll (2,062). The order of the top six counties remained unchanged from last year.

Ohio’s week-long gun season was November 26 – December 2. Hunters still have one weekend of deer-gun hunting, December 15-16, and archery season remains open through February 3, 2013. The statewide deer-muzzleloader season is January 5-8, 2013.

The white-tailed deer is the most popular game animal in Ohio, frequently pursued by generations of hunters. Ohio ranks eighth nationally in annual hunting-related sales and 10th in the number of jobs associated with hunting-related industries. Hunting has an $859 million economic impact in Ohio through the sale of equipment, fuel, food, lodging and more.

More information about Ohio deer hunting can be found in the 2012-2013 Hunting and Trapping Regulations or at wildohio.com. Hunters can also share photos by clicking on the Photo Gallery tab online.

Hunters must still report their deer harvest, but they are no longer required to take their deer to a check station for physical inspection. Hunters have three options to complete the automated game check:

• Online at wildohio.com.

• By telephone at 877-TAG-ITOH (824-4864). This option is only available to those required to have a deer permit to hunt deer.

• At all license agents. A list of these agents can be found at wildohio.com, or by calling 800-WILDLIFE (945-3543).

Hunters are encouraged to donate any extra venison to organizations assisting Ohioans in need. ODNR Division of Wildlife is collaborating with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) to help pay for the processing of donated venison. Hunters who donate deer are not required to pay the processing cost as long as the deer are taken to a participating processor. To see which counties are involved in this program, go to fhfh.org.

Ohio’s first modern day deer-gun season opened in 1943 in three counties, and hunters harvested 168 deer. Deer hunting was allowed in all 88 counties in 1956, and hunters killed 3,911 deer during that one-week season.

ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.com.