September 2024

Taco Pasta Casserole

• 12 ounces elbow macaroni • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef • 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning • 1 (10-ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chil ies, undrained • 4 ounces Velveeta cheese • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed • 1 (15-ounce) can corn kernels, drained • 1 (15-ounce) Alfredo sauce • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

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This is not over

Dear Divine Mercy Parishioners and Friends, We want to share with you the latest progress regarding the status for Saint John the Baptist (SJTB) Church, Divine Mercy Parish, in Payne. As stated before, the Dicastery, in response to our previous recourse, ruled that the Bishop made no errors and confirmed the 16 October 2023 Decree of Relegation, allowing the closing to proceed.

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Youth for Christ Clubs speaks to Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Mike Zeedyk (Youth for Christ Clubs), as the guest speaker at the September 5, 2024, club meeting. Mike came at the invitation of Kevin Stahl (Stahl Stoller Meyer Insurance, Paulding, Ohio). Mike spoke to the Kiwanians about the many services provided throughout the Youth for Christ Clubs and the benefits that they have on our youth. YFC reaches young people everywhere and helps raise up lifelong followers of Jesus. YFC is kicking off Club 56 and Club 78 for the new school year. YFC offers a variety of activities during the summer and school year.

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“Build your Future” on Sept. 18

PAULDING, VAN WERT – The Van Wert County Economic Development office will be hosting a “Build your Future” event on September 18th, 2024 at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds. All Paulding County schools are invited to attend this year’s event. This event will be divided into two sessions – a morning session + afternoon session.

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Beacon of Hope Dinner and Auction to benefit hospice care

CHP Home Care & Hospice of Paulding will host its annual Beacon of Hope Dinner & Charity Auction on November 7, 2024 at the Paulding Fairgrounds extension hall, located at 503 Fairground Dr. Paulding, to raise funds for the hospice patient care fund. This event is a fun night out that features a delicious no cost catered dinner, although RSVP is required, live and silent auction items, music, drawings, raffles and more! Social hour will begin at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm with live auction to follow.

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