PAULDING — “Let’s Trim the Tree” is the theme for the annual Festival of Trees at Paulding County History Museum in Paulding_ The festival opened Nov_ 8 and continues through Saturday, Nov_ 16_ It’s not too late to enjoy the meals and local live entertainment on the schedule_ Admission and parking are free_ Donations are greatly appreciated_ The festival is open daily_ Explore 30,000 square feet of holiday trees, displays and decorations in three buildings_ This year, an incredible 90 unique trees – the most ever – have been decorated by local individuals, families, organizations and businesses_ Don’t miss the adjacent Barn 1 and Barn 2, both filled with trees, lights, animated figures, Nativity scenes, inflatable characters and 10 model train layouts_ The festival committee, led by co-chairmen Michelle Stanford and Elizabeth Miller, has been busy planning and preparing for the museum’s largest event and fundraiser of the year_ Museum volunteers started unboxing all the decorations Sept_ 24_ The trees came out of storage on Oct_ 1, thanks to Paulding FFA students _ It takes nearly six weeks to get everything ready to open the doors to more than 1,500 visitors_ Meals and special activities are planned for almost every day_ All meals are by free-will donation. Wednesday, Nov.

VAN WERT—Vantage Career Center’s Board of Trustees heard from district treasurer Denise Mooney about the school’s five-year forecast. She says she is “cautiously optimistic” about the plan.