GROVER HILL – Northwest Ohio Wind Energy LLC has announced plans to build a wind farm project between Latty and Scott in Blue Creek and Latty townships. The company proposes erecting 50 turbines with a total generating capacity of up to 100 megawatts and could potentially expand to a generating capacity of up to 250 megawatts. Construction could begin by the end of the year.

A public informational meeting is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 at Wayne Trace High School in Haviland.

Northwest Ohio Wind Energy, whose manager is National Wind LLC, has an office in Grover Hill.

Northwest Ohio Wind Energy, (OPSB Case No. 12-0197-EL-BGN) proposes to build approximately 50 wind turbines and associated infrastructure, including collection lines and a step-up transformer. This project encompasses more than 9,000 acres in Blue Creek and Latty Townships in Paulding County and would connect to the electric grid at AEP-Ohio’s Haviland Substation

The The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) requires project developers such as Northwest Ohio Wind Energy to hold a public informational meeting before submitting an application to the Board. This meeting is intended to provide area residents with the opportunity to review a map of the proposed project and discuss the project with company representatives. Representatives from the OPSB will also be available to answer questions about the OPSB Certificate process and explain how members of the public can participate.

By Staci Hiler • 4-H Program assistant

PAULDING – Paulding County livestock exhibitors are beginning to prepare for the 2013 fair season with Paulding County being the first fair in Ohio. This year, the fair runs June 10-15 at the Paulding County Fairgrounds.

This week, all livestock exhibitors will be completing the Quality Assurance Training Program required for all livestock exhibitors in the State of Ohio. Paulding County’s Quality Assurance dates are March 21 from 6-8 p.m. and March 23 from 9-11 a.m. in the Extension Building.

By AMBER GEBERS • Correspondent

HAVILAND – The Wayne Trace School Board met on Monday, March 11 and approved multiple consent items.

Approved was the proposal from Poling Excavating & Waterways for the amount of $13,750 for labor and materials to effect repairs and water diversion for the sewage treatment plant. The cost of the project are to be split between the Ohio School Facilities Commission (81%) and the Wayne Trace School District (19%).

The state has recently released the 2011-2012 Local Report Cards for school districts and individual buildings.

Plan your garage sale now!

MAY

May 3-4 – Woodburn Town Garage Sales

May 17-18 – Paulding Community Garage Sale; contact 419-399-2466.

May 31-June 1 – Payne Community Garage Sale. Contact Nancy Speice at 419-263-2863.

JUNE

June 7-8 – Antwerp Community Garage Sale. Contact Antwerp Chamber of Commerce, 419-258-1722.

AUGUST

Aug. 1-4 – Highway 127 Corridor Sale, also called the “World’s Longest Yardsale,” covering Michigan to Alabama along U.S. 127. Visit www.127sale.com.

ARCHBOLD – Do you wish you knew more about seed saving, pruning your bushes or how to decorate a spring wreath? Would you like to learn about quilting, coopering, blacksmithing, glassblowing and other heritage crafts? To learn all of this and more, register today for one of the many classes designed to educate and inspire this spring and summer at Sauder Village.

“We are thrilled to be offering such a wide variety of classes again this season at Sauder Village,” shared Kim Krieger, PR/media relations specialist at Sauder Village. “Education is an important part of our mission and we look forward to sharing information and inspiring people from throughout the region.”

A variety of gardening classes are on the class schedule for this year. Gardening classes include “Pruning 101,” and “Seed Saving Basics.” Sign-up for these classes today to learn how to prune your shrubs and bushes and how to save seeds from this year’s garden to use next year!

Traditional crafts are an important part of the Sauder Village experience. A variety of heritage arts classes are being offered including blacksmithing, tinsmithing, wreath-making, broom making, weaving, quilting, rug hooking and coopering.

Back by popular demand, students will again be offered an opportunity to work with internationally acclaimed glass artist Mark Matthews to create an ornament or flower. This hands-on glass blowing opportunity lasts about 60 minutes and is open to anyone ages 10 and up.

A Kid’s Felted Soap class and The Virtues and Pleasure of Tea are two other unique classes on the schedule. The popular “Taste of History” Cooking Classes are also available with classes focusing on bread baking, casseroles and jellies. Custom cooking classes are also available – providing a fun and memorable customized class for groups of four or more.

Take time to learn something new this year! Gather your friends and sign-up for one of the many classes being offered at Sauder Village. Dates, rates and registration information for all Sauder Village classes are available online at www.saudervillage.org or by calling 800-590-9755.

Historic Sauder Village will open for the 2013 season on Tuesday, April 30. Hours this spring are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon-4:00 p.m.  The Historic Village is closed on Mondays, except holidays and summer hours will begin after Memorial Day. Admission is $15.00 for adults, $8.00 for students (6-16) and free for members and children 5 and under. Again this year, children 16 and under are free every Sunday this season!

For more details, visit the website, or like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @SauderVillage.