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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 2018 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 10 EDITION 32

THIS WEEK IN West Unity Factory Will Swanton Drug Take Back
Produce Biomaterial For Program Goes Well Beyond Pills
TvHIELLAGE reporter
Medical Devices
Wauseon Churches Host
Loaves & Fishes Event By: James Pruitt
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
••••
Montpelier Police A West Unity manu-
Department's K9 Justice facturer is expanding and
Receives Body Armor plans to add 20 jobs over
the next three years.
•••• FibreTuff announced
Metamora Park O'Rama Aug. 2 it is launching
compounding operations
Event Details to manufacture cellulose-
•••• based biomaterial for the
3D printing and molding
21 Indictments Handed of Class I and II medical
Down By Williams County devices for spine, trauma
and sports medicine. The
Grand Jury PHOTO PROVIDED increased demand of the
•••• EXPANDING OPERA- medical devices by com-
TIONS ... FibreTuff Found- panies across the nation
Several Young Ladies will fuel the jobs increase.
Compete For Titles In
Miss Pioneer Pageant Those companies are
expected to use Fibre-
•••• Tuff PAPC filaments and
Bard Manufacturing Teams powders for 3D printing.
Up With Samaritan's Feet “This is innovative. This is
disruptive to the medical
••••

er Robert Joyce shows a
S SPORTReporter 3D printed femur bone re-
placement made from Fi-
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Momentum Growing Stryker Holds Academic & breTuff technology during
For Swanton Pickleball Athletic Booster Golf Outing

The Stryker Academic & Athletic Eight golfers earned proximity mark- a grand opening event at
Booster Golf Outing was held on Satur- er wins and received a sleeve of golf balls the company’s new West
day, July 28 @ 8am @ Riverside Greens (donated by John & Tracy/Blake & Sar-
in Stryker ah Ruffer) & Mama DeLuca Pizza cards.

There were 10 teams that partici- Hole #3 Closest to Pin - Josh Day,
pated. The winning team was Northwest Hole #6 Closest to Pin - Jack Anderson,
Ohio Driver’s Training School, DeGroff’s Hole #7 Closest 2nd shot - Ben Wonders,
Josh, Jared, Chris & Mike DeGroff Hole #8 Longest putt - Jared DeGroff,
shooting -18 par. Hole #14 Closest to Pin - Brook Oberlin,
Hole #16 Closest to Pin - Sawyer Miller,
Second place was The Mealer team, Hole #17 Longest Drive - Kent Holsopple,
Brett, Brian, Jim Mealer & Trevor Frank Hole # 18 Longest Putt - Jared DeGroff,
shooting -13 par. 3rd place Sauder Man- Putting contest winner - Erik Short, and
ufacturing and 4th place Oberlin Team. 50/50 winner - Brett Mealer

There were three Skins on the day: Overall it was a great morning on the
Hole #2 Stryker Main Stop 2 shots, Hole course with $2000 raised. Thank you to
#6 Anderson/Grieser Team 2 shots, and the players, hole sponsors & workers for
Hole #18 Northwest Ohio Drivers/De- making this outing a success.
Groff’s 2 shots

PHOTO BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF Unity, Ohio manufactur-
CATCHING ON ... Pickleball doubles teammates, Debbie and Paul Onweller, charge
the net.

By: Bill O’Connell and Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and ing facility.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from
8:00 to 10:00 a.m. FIRST PLACE TEAM ... Northwest Ohio Driver’s Training School devices market,” Robert
It’s a sport you may have never heard SECOND PLACE TEAM ... The Mealer Team Joyce, founder of FibreTuff, said. “The market is there,
of but has been in existence for over The sport can be played at almost any the opportunity is there, and we are adding more stra- PHOTO BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF
50 years after having been invented by age but it is no coincidence that pick- tegic partners as we grow.”
bored family members who could not leball has become the “go to” sport for TAKE BACK PROGRAM ... SPD Officer Lee Kusz and SACC Director Andrea Smith
find all their badminton equipment in many baby boomers who wish to remain look over some of the drugs and related items collected.
the summer of 1965 on Bainbridge Is- physically active but are concerned
land, Washington. Basically, it can be about the health risks of playing a sport
described as a hybrid of tennis, badmin- that is much more strenuous. According
ton and ping pong. It is called “pickle- to the USA Pickleball Association, ap-
ball” and, while it took a number of years proximately three million people in the
to really catch on, today it is one of the United States participate in pickleball.
fastest growing sports in America. Locally, dedicated courts can be found
in Holland, Sylvania, Maumee and Per-
A little more than a year ago pickle- rysburg. The Village of Swanton is also
ball found its way to the Swanton area looking into the possibility of construct-
when residents Lou Ann Luce and Patty ing a pickleball-only court in town.
Miller went in front of the Swanton Vil-
lage Council and asked for permission Like other paddle/racket sports the
and help to modify the tennis courts at games can be played with two or four
Memorial Park to allow pickleball games. people. The rules are simple and Lou
The Council agreed and allocated funds says the current players are willing to
for special nets, paddles and perforated teach anyone who wants to play. “Ev-
balls and painted pickleball lines on the eryone is welcome. We always have ex-
tennis courts. tra paddles for people to try it out,” she
said. “The paddle is the only investment
“We got started and there was prob- you need to make if you do decide to
ably about four or six of us playing and play. We haven’t had anyone that has
we just kept adding people,” said Lou. decided to try it that doesn’t come back.”
“Now we have about 25 people playing.”
Currently, the Swanton Pickleball group Anyone interested in learning more
has no structured league and does not about the sport locally can visit their
hold tournaments but the sport is still Facebook page, Swanton Pickleball, or
relatively new in town and it is becoming talk to anyone they know who is actively
more popular. Pickleball times at Me- playing in Swanton.
morial Park are very schedule-friendly
being played every Monday, Wednesday Bill can be reached at
[email protected]

Devin Shiels Picks Up First Win Of Season At Oakshade Raceway FibreTuff’s PAPC filament can be used in 3D print-

By: Scott Hammer got by on lap four. Tecumseh, Michigan’s Mathew Flight attempted to land at the track. After an aborted ers without the odors traditionally associated with the
Saturday night was Evergreen FFA/Alumni Night Chapman had things working on the high side and landing by Life Flight because of the dust, Miller was printing process. In addition, the costs to those print- of it all the same.”
at Oakshade Raceway in which defending Oakshade took the lead from Fisher on lap 12 and then pulled transported away by ambulance. ing medical devices, such as cervical spacers and im- By: Bill O’Connell Flushing medications or throwing
Raceway UMP Late Model track champion Devin away for his fourth win of the year. Point leader Mike THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Shiels found his way to victory lane for the first time Jessen finished second followed by a hard charging As of Sunday morning, Miller was sore and would them in the trash is also not recom-
in 2018. The win increased his lead in a very tight Drew Smith. Fisher slipped back to finish fourth with be released from the hospital soon and would be ready The National Take Back Initia- mended. Though the overall effect
point battle going into the final stretch of races. Rusty Smith fifth. The top three in points (Mike Jes- to race next weekend according to a Tweet from Oak- tive (NTBI) Program, more commonly may be small, water resources can be
Shiels, out of Britton, Michigan, stared on the out- sen, Rusty Smith and Mathew Chapman) are all sepa- shade Raceway. After a delay of just over an hour, the known in local communities as Drug compromised and anyone handling
side of the front row and led the entire distance. Other rated by less than 30 points. final laps of the Compact feature were completed with Take Back Day, was first implemented trash after it has left the home may be
than a yellow for a big wreck on the initial start, the Nathan Goodman from Wauseon, Ohio, posting his by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agen- at risk from the hazardous waste. Ms.
race ran 25-laps caution-free which made for a lot of Familiar faces were battling at the front of the Hot second consecutive feature win. Ken Watts took sec- cy) on September 25, 2010 and was Smith says there is no good reason to
lapped traffic. Steve Kester was running second and Rod Welding & Engineering Bomber A Main once ond followed by Jason Deshler and Devin Goodman initially designed to allow people to take any chances because, “We can
tried to fend off Ryan Missler to no avail. Missler was again this week. Chris Henry took the lead at the start who started deep in the field. Compact point leader properly and safely dispose of unused dispose of it safely and properly.”
a straightaway behind Shiels when he assumed the with Jeff Foks Jr. hot on his tail. That was the case Eric Carr ended up finishing fifth. prescription and over-the-counter
second position. until a spin just in front of the leaders caused Foks to pharmaceuticals. When drugs and other related items
Missler was unable to close up much on the race lock it up and spin to avoid the car that had spun in Adrian, Michigan’s Cody Stetten started on the are brought in they are weighed, doc-
leader despite the heavy lapped traffic. Shiels was front of them. pole of the final race of the night, the Hot Rod Welding Motivation for the program came, umented and stored until the time of
back in championship form, picking up the win after & Engineering Bomber B Main, and went on to lead in part, from findings of the 2010 Na- disposal. Syringe needles in sharp
lapping more than half the field. Missler had to settle Henry was able to get by without incident, but the entire distance. Scott Barnhart made and attempt tional Survey on Drug Use and Health containers are accepted but not count-
for a second place finish with Kester hanging on to since Foks stopped on the track he was forced to re- to get to the inside of Stetten going into turn one and showing that more Americans abused ed for safety handling reasons. “We
finish third ahead of Casey Noonan and Brad Wade. start at the back of the field. Henry went on to capture ended up spinning out to bring out the caution and prescription drugs than the number weigh all the pills but we don’t count
The gap between Shiels and Kester in the point stand- an incredible sixth Hot Rod Welding & Engineering sent him to the rear for the restart. Stetten went on of those using cocaine, hallucino- out the needles,” said SPD Officer Lee
ings may have increase, but it is still close at only 28 Bomber A Main win in a row. Adam Noonan made up to pick up the win with Scott Hammer finishing in gens, heroin, and inhalants combined. Kusz. “People bring in their sharp
points separating the two drivers. Missler is third, 99 some ground in the points with a second place fin- the second position. Shane Estes, Bill Reeves Sr. and Even more alarming, studies showed containers that are full and the phar-
points behind Shiels with just five point events left ish. Noonan is second in points, 31 behind Foks who Dave McMannamy were the rest of the top five finish- that the majority of teens who abused macy won’t accept them. We don’t
this season. remains atop the standings despite posting a disap- ers. prescription drugs obtained them from break them open just to count them.”
Garrett McClain and Tim Fisher put on a good bat- pointing 12th place finish. Rich Riffe, Terry Rushlow family or friends for free, including
tle for the lead early in the AmeriGas UMP Sportsman and Ryder Price were the rest of the top five finishers. Saturday, August 11th will be AmeriGas Night fea- from the home medicine cabinet. In addition to the specific take-back
feature. McClain led the first three laps until Fisher ture a full show of UMP Late Models, AmeriGas UMP days, a drug drop box is located in the
A lengthy red flag period interrupted the Compact Sportsman, Hot Rod Welding & Engineering Bombers Over the years, the Drug Take Back vestibule of the entrance to the SPD
feature event after a scary incident involving Paul and Compacts. Gates open at 4pm, hot laps at 6pm Days, held once in the Spring and once in the Village Municipal Building on
Miller. Miller had to be extricated from his car and Life and racing at 7pm. in the Fall, expanded its list of what Chestnut Street and is available at all
people were encouraged to turn in, times. The drop box cannot accept
Dr. Austin Saneholtz THIEL 24-Hour Truck CHRYSLER - DODGE - JEEP - RAM plants are about 30 percent less than other products that included other drug-containing everything. However, Swanton offers
Dr. Jason Kunsman Repair & Road Service in the marketplace., company documents say. substances and drug-related items. more opportunities to turn things in
CONSTRUCTION A prime example of how the NTBI has by holding take-back days quarterly
306 W. Main Street & SUPPLY CENTER [email protected] evolved can be found in Swanton, instead of the recommended semi-an-
Montpelier, OH 43543 where the Swanton Area Community nually. When enough items are col-
BLAKESLEE, OHIO Coalition (SACC) has collaborated with lected, they are transported to a loca-
419-485-4257 the Swanton Police Department (SPD) tion outside of town and incinerated.
* General Contractors * Commercial * in customizing their program to effec-
* Industrial * Residential * tively and efficiently serve the needs of Swanton’s Drug Take Back Days
the community. information is publicized in local
419-272-2712 newspapers and the Facebook pages
419-272-2755 “We do all of the other things like of SACC and the Village. The current
the syringes, the needles, fentanyl and worsening opioid epidemic under-
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and the inhalers that most of the other has become. For more information
Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 35 “One of the major advantages is that it’s ‘radio locations don’t do,” explained Andrea you can contact the SPD at 419-825-
Smith, SACC Executive Director. “We 1455 or SACC at 419-826-1222.
opaque,’ which means it can be seen by an x-ray,” Chief take everything down to cough drops.
Operating Officer Ted Walkowski, said. “It doesn’t ... You’d be shocked at all of the kinds of Bill can be reached at
things that we get and we can dispose [email protected]
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Local Obituaries
Patricia Osmun (1943 - 2018) Flossie Taube (1929 - 2018) Arnold Taylor (1949 - 2018)

(Graduate of Bryan High School) (Resident of Lyons, Ohio) (Swanton Resident)

Patricia Ann Osmun, Flossie W. Taube, age Arnold “AJ” Taylor, age
age 74, of St. Joe, Indi- 88, of Lyons, passed away 69, of Swanton, passed
ana, passed away at 5:50 Friday, August 3, 2018 at away Tuesday, July 31,
A.M. on Tuesday, July 24, the Fulton County Health 2018 in his home sur-
2018, at Lutheran Life Center in Wauseon. rounded by his loving fam-
Villages at Pine Valley, in ily.
Fort Wayne, Indiana, after Flossie was born Oc-
an extended illness. tober 5, 1929 in Holland, He was born in Toledo
OH to the late Harry E. on March 22, 1949 to the
Mrs. Osmun was a Lewis and Eva (Reed) late Lester and Lucy (How-
1961 graduate of Bryan Lewis. On November 5, ard) Taylor. He married
High School and was a 1949 she married Arthur the love of his life Ann Bev-
loving, devoted homemak- R. Taube in Holland; who ington on July 18, 1973.
er, wife, mother, grand- passed away on October AJ worked for Jeep on the
mother, and great-grandmother. She was a devoted 2, 1994. Flossie enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knit- assembly line for over 30 years.
Girl Scout leader in St. Joe for forty-seven years and ting and sewing; especially when making clothes for In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, working in his
enjoyed scrapbooking and genealogy. her children. yard and was an avid sports fan. AJ was very proud of
Patricia A. Osmun was born on December 4, 1943, She is survived by her children, Cynthia (Jerry) the fact that he scored 2 holes-in-one at the Old Pines
in Bryan, the daughter of Forrest and Pearl (Shaver) Kinsman of Wauseon, Flossie Taube of Oregon, Re- Golf Course. In addition to his parents, AJ was pre-
Hitt. She married her husband of fifty-five years, Al- becca (Larry) Wilke of Washington and Samuel (Elaine) ceded in death by his brother Paul and sister Flora.
len R. Osmun, on November 18, 1962, at Mount Olive Taube of South Carolina; sisters, Josephine, Pauline, Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 45
Church near Bryan and he survives. Eleonore, and Crystal; brothers, Harry and Ivan Lewis; years, Ann; daughter Tracie Taylor, son Allan Taylor;
Surviving in addition to her husband are one grandchildren, Darlene Kinsman, Gary (Mindy) Wilke, grandson, Austen Taylor; brothers Bill, Bob (Dolly),
daughter, Liat (Steve) Greenler, of Defiance, Ohio; Amanda (Serrell) Livingston, Sarah (David) Shackel- Tom, Don (Diane) and Dave (Debbie) Taylor, sister Glo-
three granddaughters, Lindy (Nathaniel) Rebel, of But- ford and Catherine Taube and great grandchildren, ria Hudanski and many nieces and nephews.
ler, Ohio, Lacey Greenler, of Fort Wayne, and Daphne Brittany Kinsman, Angelina McIntyre, Kory Livingston Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked
Greenler, of Defiance; and two great-grandchildren, and Aiden Shackelford. to consider the American Lung Association.
Amelia and Rebecca Rebel. She was preceded in death Along with her husband, Arthur, Flossie was pre-
by her parents. ceded in death by her sisters, Teresa, Evelyn, Margie Reporter
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will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018, from 2:00- and grandchildren, Chad A. Kinsman and infant, Larry
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Christena Mohr (1943 - 2018) her memory.
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(Graduated From Delta High School) through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.

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missed by them all. joyed crafting, horseback riding, and attending vari-
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in ous concerts featuring her favorite 80’s music. A lover
death by her brother, Terry Spires. Left to cherish of the outdoors, she enjoyed gardening, camping, and
her memory is her loving husband of 55 years, James dogs. She had opportunities to do a lot of traveling
Mohr; children, Lynne Mohr-Carter; Andra Wolpert; across the United States and also vacationed on sev-
Tracy Mohr; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchil- eral boat cruises.
dren.
Online condolences may be sent to the fam- Survivors include her husband, Terry D. Ray, of
ily through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel. Lehi, whom she married on June 13, 2015, in Las
com. Vegas, NV; four children, Anastasia (Jeremy) Miller of
Pioneer, OH, Yolanda (Joe) Bohner of Montpelier, OH,
Thomas Flathers (1962 - 2018) Travis Kline of Fayette, and MaryJoe McBride (and 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio
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ing July 29, 2018. Tom death by her beloved grandparents, Henry and Susie
was born May 7, 1962 Phillips. WILLIAMS COUNTY FULTON COUNTY

in Toledo, Ohio to Joyce A memorial service for Paula will be held Saturday, STRYKER FAYETTE
Maureen (Harrison) and August 18, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at the Eagle Funeral Stryker Main Stop Circle K,
Merlin Edward Flathers. Home in Fayette. Interment will follow in the Pleas- Main Stop,
Tom served in the U.S. ant View Union Cemetery in Fayette. The family will WEST UNITY Dollar General
Army. receive friends for visitation for two hours preceding Valero, Shamrock, ARCHBOLD
He worked for A Cut the service, beginning at noon. Valero,
VETERAN Above the Rest Tree Ser- Dollar General Super Value,
Memorial contributions in honor of Paula can be MONTPELIER Rite Aid, Circle K,
vice. Tom loved looking made to the Williams County Humane Society. Friends Ace Automotive, Dollar General,
for treasures and a good bargain. He was a handy- can share memories and words of comfort with the Main Stop, Circle K, Pop Shop
man who was always helping others with projects. family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. The Village Reporter, DELTA
Tom also loved gardening and cooking. Dollar General, Rowes, Dollar General,
Tom is survived by his wife, Tiffany; children, Dorothy Shaw (1926 - 2018) Millers New Market, Kwik Stop
Vanessa (Joe) Booth, Josh (Mandi) Flathers and Two Brothers Market, Delta Speedway
Jessica Flathers; stepchildren, Gabrielle Hall, Rick- (Edon High School Graduate) Rings Pharmacy PETTISVILLE
ey Hall, Andrew Williams, Erica (Chris) Healy and Sunday’s Market
Jimmy (Tiffany) Prayter. He is also survived by his Dorothy Mae Shaw, age BRYAN WAUSEON
siblings, Elaine Flathers, Teresa Flathers, Brenda 91, of rural Montpelier, Circle K, Main Stop, Chief Supermarket,
Flathers, David (Beth) Flathers and Tamara Flath- Ohio, died at 10:00 A.M. Fountain City Ice House, Marathon, Walmart
ers; and special friend, Terry Durham. on Wednesday, August 1, Dollar General, Walmart Courtview Mart
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Merlin 2018, in her home. Mrs. Shell, Circle K,
and Joyce Flathers; nephew, Jimmy Sustaita; ma- Shaw was a 1945 gradu- Phil’s One Stop Dollar General
ternal grandparents, Mary and George Harrison and ate of Edon High School. PIONEER LYONS
paternal grandparents, Ethel and Charles Flathers. She devoted her life to Main Stop
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith her faith and family and Main Stop, Village Market, SWANTON
Lutheran Church Building Fund, 200 Dodge St., will be fondly remembered Dollar General Dollar General
Swanton, OH 43558. as a spunky, fun-loving,
sweet and kind-hearted HOLIDAY CITY
woman. Hutch’s Marathon
Dorothy Mae Shaw was born on December 1, 1926,
in Montpelier, Ohio, the daughter of Ivan L. and Mar- EDON
garet M. (Steifel) Stevens. She married John D. Shaw Slattery
on March 9, 1947, in Montpelier, Ohio, and he pre- Shamrock
ceded her in death on December 11, 2012.
Survivors include two sons, Daniel Shaw, of Mont- EDGERTON METAMORA
pelier, and Samuel Shaw, of Mansfield; three grand- Main Stop, C-Store TMart
children, Ryan (Kari) Shaw, of Montpelier, Staci (Dave)
Johnson, of Mansfield, and Chad Shaw, of Edon; Postmaster, please send address corrections to:
nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchil-
dren and many step great-great-grandchildren. She THE VILLAGE REPORTER
was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son,
Johnathon Wayne Shaw, in 1955; a daughter-in-law, 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio 43543
Jill Shaw; four brothers and one sister.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Beth- Periodical Mail Postage Paid At Bryan, OH 43506
lehem Christian Union Church.

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2 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, August 8th, 2018

Obits (Continued) Virginia Schaffner (1929 - 2018) CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE

Kenneth Norrick (1915 - 2018) (Member of United Methodist Church in Fayette) West Unity Factory Will

(Member of West Unity Church of Christ) Virginia Schaffner, af- require any additives - like the current products on the
fectionately known as market - to be detected by x-ray.”
Kenneth E. Norrick, “Ginny”, age 79, of rural
age 103, of Bryan, Ohio, Fayette, entered eternal Other distinguishing characteristics of the FibreTuff
died at 8:20 P.M. on Sat- rest while peacefully in filament are that it will not dissolve inside the body, it
urday, August 4, 2018 at her sleep on Thursday, has passed USP Class VI testing performed by NAMSA
Park View Nursing Center August 2, 2018. for implantation and its weight and composition are
in Edgerton where he was like actual bone.
a resident. Born August 19, 1938,
she was the daughter The cellulose-based biomaterial branded as PAPC
Kenneth retired from of the late Vincent and by FibreTuff, will be manufactured in West Unity and
GM PowerTrain in Defi- Mary Jane (Allen) Gil- delivered to customers in the form of compounded
ance on June 30, 1978 len. Virginia grew up in pellets, filament and bar stocks for CNC machining,
with 24 years of service. the Lyons, OH area and injection and extrusion processes. Customers from
He was also a long time graduated from then Lyons High School, and later Boston to San Francisco are already using FibreTuff to
farmer. He was a member earned a degree in Cosmetology. She and her true produce bone replacements, mesh and temporary im-
of the West Unity Church of Christ. love, Alan Schaffner, were married on Easter Sun- plants, and eventually, spinal spacers for orthopedics.
Kenneth E. Norrick was born on June 29, 1915, day, April 6, 1958.
in Farmer Township, Ohio, the son of William E. and A farmer’s wife, Ginny happily rolled up her “We want to work with hospitals, colleges and uni-
Cassie M. (Core) Norrick. He was a 1933 graduate of sleeves and learned the operations and bookkeep- versities, and medical device manufacturers to develop
Farmer High School. He married Olive Smith on July ing of the farm business. Together with Alan, they a new way to deliver education and functional tools
12, 1937 and she preceded him in death on January proudly raised pigs and crops for nearly 60 years. and models to the medical market,” Joyce said. “The
15, 1990; he later married Florence (Pontius) in 1991 Ginny served as a 4H leader in Fulton County for 3D bone replacements made with FibreTuff PAPC are
and she died in 1994 and he married Rachel (Byers) in many years and was a delegate for the State Pork so realistic, medical students can use them instead of
1995 and she died in 2015. Producers. animal cadavers for essential practice, such as sawing,
Kenneth is survived by his children, Shirley (Don) As a cancer survivor, she volunteered for many screwing, cutting and laser cutting.”
Ridenour, of Coldwater, Michigan, Charlotte Rettig, of years for Reach to Recovery, and touched countless
Holgate, Ohio, Lee (Jane) Norrick, of Edon, Cassandra lives. She loved being outdoors, and enjoyed mowing Leaders from Williams County, the State of Ohio,
(Andy) Hasty, of Hawkins, Texas, Juanita Venderley, her lawn as well tending to her annual flower beds U.S. Sen. Rob Portman’s office, the Center for Innova-
of Fort Wayne and Dawn (Paul) Crawford, of Oakdale, that adorned her yard. tive Food Technology (CIFT), and BioOhio attended the
Minnesota; 20 grandchildren; many great grandchil- In addition to raising her children and helping on grand opening event.
dren, great-great grandchildren, step grand children, the farm, Ginny also worked for 22 years as a sales
step great grandchildren and step great-great grand- associate and personal shopper at the former Lion For additional information on the company, visit
children and one sister, VeNeta Taylor, of Williams- Department Store in Toledo. In 2011, Ginny became https://fibretuff.us/ .
burg, Virginia. a part-time staff member of the Eagle Funeral Homes
He was preceded in death by his parents, wives, family. Ever-ready with a smile and comforting word, James can be reached at
daughter, Rhonda Vaccaro; son, Kenneth “Sonny” she served as a greeter, a position she well-comple- [email protected]
Norrick, Jr.; brothers, Kermit and Richard Norrick mented with her love of people and warm, energetic
and sisters, Eleanor Blosser and Betty Christman. personality. Tails A-Wagging: Year
Visitation for Kenneth will be held on Friday, Au- In her spare time, Ginny enjoyed reading books of Later, Missing Pooch
gust 10, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. until the funeral ser- Amish stories and most importantly, spending time
vice begins at 1:00 P.M. at Krill Funeral Home, 860 with her family and spoiling her grandchildren. She & Owner Reunite
West Mulberry Street, Bryan with Pastor Jay Stoner and Alan were active members of the Fayette United
officiating. Burial will follow the service in Farmer Methodist Church, where Ginny spent many years as By: Meg Kinnard
Cemetery. a Sunday School teacher. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Memorial donations are requested to the American In addition to her husband of 60 years, Alan, she is COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Call it a tail-wagging end-
Cancer Society or Great Lakes Caring Hospice. survived by a daughter, Melanie Glover of Indianapo- ing to a doggone good story.
lis, IN; three sons, Mark (Fawn) Schaffner of Fayette, After a year — and dozens of miles — apart, a pit
Wayne Henry (1936 - 2018) Mitch (Renae) Schaffner of Fayette, and Marty (Jack- bull named Ratchet was reunited on Friday with his
ie) Schaffner of Morenci; a sister, Marilyn (Woody) owner, thanks to the dogged determination of another
(Lifelong Member of St. John’s Blaylock of Lakeland, FL; and a brother, Thomas South Carolina dog lover.
Lutheran Church in Montpelier) (Concha) Gillen of Miami, FL. A doting grandmother, Esther Atkins was walking her border collie mix,
she also is survived by her beloved grandchildren, Grace, this week near their Greenville home when they
Wayne D. Henry, 81, of Abby (Ben), Jenna (Brad), Lindsey (Mike), Wes (Ka- both noticed a sturdy brown and white pup cowering
Montpelier, passed away tie), Nate, and Zach; and ten great-grandchildren, in a mud puddle. After some gentle cajoling, Atkins
at his home surrounded Hannah, Wyatt, Kennedy, Kasen, Mesa, Luke, Bryn, said that the timid canine followed her home, where
by his family on August Mick, Isabella, and Myla. she went to work on social media trying to find his
2, 2018. He was born on Memorial contributions in honor of Ginny can owner.
December 11, 1936 in Su- be made to Fayette United Methodist Church or the After ultimately taking the dog to have him scanned
perior Township to Willis American Cancer Society. Friends can share memo- for a tracking microchip, Atkins said that she got in
G. and Donna M. (Fried) ries and words of comfort with the family online at touch with a woman in Greenwood, some 70 miles
Henry. www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. (113 kilometers) away. It turns out that the 4-year-old,
purebred pit bull named Ratchet had been missing for
Wayne attended a one Indiana Residents a year — and his owner feared he was dead.
room schoolhouse until Could Soon See “Her kids were screaming and crying in the back-
the 8th grade and gradu- Online Sales Tax ground,” Atkins said, describing the fateful phone call.
ated from Montpelier High “He had been with them his entire life.”
School in 1954. On June 28, 1957 Wayne married INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana residents pur- According to Ratchet’s owner, a neighbor frustrated
Donna V. Allomong, who preceded him in death in chasing products online from out-of-state sellers that the dog often ended up in his yard told the owners
1990. On August 16, 1991, Wayne married Wanda M. will soon be charged the state’s 7 percent sales tax. that he’d killed their pup.
Pendleton and she survives. “They thought he was dead,” Atkins said, saying the
Wayne farmed all of his life with his dad “Stub” The Indiana Department of Revenue plans to be- owners told her they’d contacted police but were sus-
and his son Tim until his retirement in 2007. He still gin enforcing the 2017 online sales tax state law on picious when the neighbor couldn’t produce Ratchet’s
helped Tim with the yearly planting up until this past Oct. 1, The (Northwest Indiana) Times reported . remains. “They asked him for a body, because they ob-
fall. Wayne also worked at The Body Works in Montpe- viously wanted to bury him. But he couldn’t produce
lier, Aro Corporation in Bryan and Hause Machines in The law requires retailers who annually sell at it, so then they suspected the dog wasn’t dead.”
Montpelier, Farm Bureau and Feed Mill both in Mont- least $100,000 in the state or do business with Atkins arranged a reunion for Friday morning,
pelier, Chase Brass and Montpelier Auto Auction both more than 200 Indiana customers to collect and re- when Ratchet’s owners drove up to retrieve him, cap-
in Holiday City. mit state sales tax. Previously, only businesses with turing it all on video and chronicling much of the saga
He liked to go to Rowe’s each morning to play cards a physical presence in a state had to collect sales online via social media.
and enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians and The tax. This isn’t the first time Atkins has played a role in
Ohio State Buckeyes. Wayne was a member of the bringing dogs and owners back together. Last year,
Montpelier Moose and was a lifelong member of St. The Legislative Services Agency has declined to she said she found a stray husky and ended up finding
John’s Lutheran Church in Montpelier. estimate how much money the state’s general fund her owner. And just last week, she helped a neighbor
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Wanda Hen- could gain once the tax collection begins. find a dog during one of her regular walks around the
ry of Montpelier; one son, Timothy (Vonda) Henry of neighborhood.
Montpelier; two daughters, Alexis Becker and Stacy The law was challenged last year and wasn’t im- “This is something that I just do, I guess.”
(Doran) DeMara of Montpelier; two step daughters, mediately enforced. The state revenue agency said
Sherry Dixon of Perrysburg and Michelle Shirkey of the lawsuit will likely be dismissed following the U.S. REUNION ... This Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 photo pro-
Clear Water, FL; five grandchildren, Chase (Hallie) Supreme Court’s June 21 ruling on online sales tax. vided by Esther Atkins shows Ratchet, a 4-year-old pit
Henry, Breanna Henry, Kayce DeMara, Seth (Kaitlyn) bull found by Atkins in Greenville, S.C. After having
Stevens and Sydney Webster; three great grandchil- South Dakota passed a similar sales tax law in the dog’s microchip scanned, Atkins was able to re-
dren, Braxton and Brayson Henry and RaeLynn Ste- 2016. Online companies Wayfair Inc., Overstock. unite the missing pup on Friday with his family, from
vens; two brothers, Dan (Mary) Henry of Greenville, com Inc. and Newegg Inc. sued the state. The high Greenwood, S.C. - about 70 miles away - who hadn’t
TX and Jim (Marsha) Henry of Portland, OR; and one court’s ruling in the case has allowed states to ex- seen him in a year and feared be might be dead. (Es-
step sister-in-law, Ellen Shepard of Linwood, MI pand sales tax collections to businesses that sell ther Atkins via AP)
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; step online or through the mail.
mother, Ruth Henry; first wife, Donna Henry; son-in-
law Kent Becker; granddaughter Kayla DeMara; great Retailers can join the Streamlined Sales Tax Reg-
granddaughter, Brier Henry; and step brother, Grant istration System to learn how to comply with mul-
Shepard. tiple state sales tax laws, the Indiana Department of
Memorial contributions may be given to CHP Hos- Revenue said.
pice or to St. John’s Lutheran Church. Online condo-
lences may be left at www.thethompsonfuneralhome. Information from: The Times, http://www.nw-
com. itimes.com

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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WEST UNITY POLICE Noise (July 31) Chestnut St., Civil dispute No contact with victim for 3 years.
(July 24) Traffic Crash (July 28) 362 Barney Oldfield Dr., Loud (July 31) Waterville Swanton Rd., Miss- Work release granted.
(July 24) Medical Emergency Noise ing Juveniles
(July 24) Phone Harassment (July 29) 200-B N. Shoop Ave., Animal Deeds, Angela M. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(July 24) Expired Plates/Warning Call FULTON COUNTY Passing bad check. Fine: $100; Costs:
(July 25) Suspicious Activity (July 29) 660 Pine St., Suspicious SHERIFF DEPARTMENT $213.09; Jail: 30 days with 30 days
(July 25) Medical Emergency Vehicle Sheriff Roy E. Miller announced suspended. No future violations within
(July 25) 911 Hang-up (July 29) 230 Clinton St., Escort that the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office next 2 years. Restitution of $87.60.
(July 25) Traffic Crash (July 29) 235 Beech St., Investigate conducted a Traffic Enforcement Blitz
(July 26) Lock-Out Complaint that ran from July 20th through July Kerby, Ashlynn N. (Montpelier,
(July 26) Medical Emergency (July 29) 1085 Barney Oldfield Dr., Do- 26th, 2018. Deputies who worked this Ohio). Theft. Fine: $500; Costs: $84;
(July 27) Traffic Crash mestic Disturbance Blitz made 28 traffic stops and issued Jail: 180 days with 170 days suspend-
(July 27) Found Property (July 29) 300-B W. Elm St., Debris in 4 citations. The citations issued were ed. No future violations within next
(July 27) Suspicious Person Roadway for speed violations. Deputies also is- 5 years. No contact with victim, Wal-
(July 27) Noise (July 29) 104 W. Chestnut Ct., Domes- sued 25 warnings during the Blitz. The Mart, for 5 years.
(July 28) Agency Assist tic Violence Traffic Enforcement Blitzes are paid for
(July 28) Criminal Damage (July 30) 841 N. Shoop Ave., Suspicious from a grant that the Sheriffs Office Marowelli, Heather R. (Montpelier,
(July 28) Suspicious Vehicle Vehicle received from the Ohio Department of Ohio). Disorderly conduct. Fine: $90;
(July 28) Noise (July 30) 417 Clover Lane, Animal Call Public Safety. Costs: $85.
(July 28) Speed/Warning (July 30) 475 E. Airport Hwy., Investi- Sheriff Miller and his deputies are
(July 29) Domestic Dispute/Noise gate Complaint dedicated to protecting the citizens of Roberts, Constance E. (Montpelier,
(July 29) Agency Assist (July 30) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Accident Fulton County and the motorists who Ohio). Disorderly conduct. Fine: $75;
(July 29) Speed/Warning (Property Damage) travel its highways. This grant allows Costs: $85.
(July 29) Expired Plates/Warning (July 30) 240 w. Willow St., Juveniles extra patrol to enforce the traffic laws
(July 30) 810 Highland Dr., 911 Hang that will increase the safety of motor- Thomas, Samuel J. (Bryan, Ohio).
WAUSEON POLICE Up Contact In Person ists on the roadway in the areas that Weapon while drunk. Fine: $300;
(July 25) 728 Fairway Dr. Unit 10, Lar- (July 30) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 500, Fire- are prone to a higher number of serious Costs: $295; Jail: 180 days with 158
ceny works and fatal crashes. days suspended. No future violations
(July 25) 423 Chestnut St., Threats/ (July 31) Lawrence Ave.@Leggett St, for 4 years. Thinking for a Change pro-
Harassment Disabled Vehicle WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC gram.
(July 25) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Narcotics (July 31) W. Elm St., Juveniles Alvarez, Austin J. (Edgerton, Ohio).
(July 25) 118 Hickory St., Animal Call (July 31) 312 Barbara Dr., Investigate No turn on red. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Ward, Danielle M. (Bryan, Ohio).
(July 26) 820 N. Fulton St., Trespassing Complaint Baltosser, Laurette S. (Stryker, Disorderly conduct. Fine: $75; Costs:
(July 26) 507 N. Fulton St., Junk/ (July 31) 224 S. Fulton St., Lost/ Ohio). Failure to control. Fine: $65; $79.
Abandoned Vehicle Found/Recovered Costs: $85.
(July 26) 421 Clover Lane, Animal Call (July 31) 604 S. Shoop Ave., Accident- Bauer, Amanda L. (Bryan, Ohio). Ward, Susan L. (Stryker, Ohio).
(July 26) 600 Wood St., Nature injury Stop sign. Fine: $65; Costs: $85. Theft. Fine: $250; Costs: $84; Jail:
Unknown (July 31) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Investi- Belcher, William R. (Bryan, Ohio). 30 days with 30 days suspended. No
(July 26) 141 N. Fulton St., 911 Hang gate Complaint Improper pass. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. future violations within next 2 years.
Up Contact In Person (July 31) 873 Burr Rd., Wires Down/ Campbell, Zachery A. (Edon, Ohio). Restitution of $145.
(July 26) 00 Wabash St., Fire Sparking 75/55 speed. Fine: $40; Costs: $85.
(July 26) 230 Clinton St., Narcotics (July 31) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 604, In- Clark, Paige O. (Pioneer, Ohio). WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMON
(July 26) 230 Clinton St., Trespassing vestigate Complaint 45/25 speed. Fine: $40; Costs: $85. PLEAS SENTENCING
(July 26) 100-B Fulton St., Lost/Found/ (July 31) 718 N. Fulton St., Animal Call Drake, Kimberly G. (Pioneer, Ohio).
Recovered (July 31) 403 W. Chestnut Ct., Civil 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Anderson, John L. Jr. (Bryan, Ohio).
(July 26) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1208, Sex Matter Fryman, E. John (Bryan, Ohio). Seat Count I: Domestic violence, a fifth de-
Offense (August 1) 628 Cherry St., 911 Hang Up belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. gree felony. Count II: Domestic violence,
(July 27) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 13, Contact In Person Grossheim, Jean M. (Defiance, a first degree misdemeanor. Count III:
Welfare Check (August 1) 403 W. Chestnut, Investigate Ohio). 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: Assault, a first degree misdemeanor.
(July 27) 1308 N. Shoop Ave., Alarm Complaint $79. Sentencing: On Count I, sentenced to
Drop Kerby, Ashlynn N. (Montpelier, 4 years community control with a 180
(July 27) 300-B Fulton St., Possible SWANTON POLICE Ohio). Expired operator’s license. Fine: day term of incarceration at CCNO. All
Drunk (July 25) Dodge St., Possible Drunk $50; Costs: $79. said days suspended pending compli-
(July 27) 100-B S. Brunell St., Suspi- (July 25) Cypress Dr., Criminal Mischief Lirot, Jason R. (Bryan, Ohio). OVI. ance with terms of probation. Fined
cious Activity (July 25) Waterville-Swanton Rd@Reed, Fine: $650; Costs: $124; Jail: 20 days $750. On Count II, sentenced to a
(July 27) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Suspi- Assist Deputy-ill with 17 days suspended. Operator’s 180 day term of incarceration through
cious Vehicle (July 25) Centerville Cemetary, Assist license suspended from February 11, CCNO. All said days suspended pend-
(July 27) 730 Meadow Ln., Scam Deputy-ill 2018 to February 11, 2019. No fu- ing compliance with the terms of pro-
(July 27) 300-B E. Chestnut St., Animal (July 25) Airport@CR 1-3, Warrant ture violations within next 2 years. 1st bation. Fined $250. On Count III,
Call Arrest Timers Retreat within 90 days. 45/25 sentenced to a 180 day term of incar-
(July 27) 304 E. Walnut St., Mental (July 25) Airport@Munson, Non-injury speed. Fine: $45; Costs: $40. ceration through CCNO. All said days
(July 27) 317 N. Fulton St., Investigate Accident Pennington, Sandra D. (Wauseon, suspended pending compliance with
Complaint (July 25) Airport@Scott Rd., 911 Ohio). 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: the terms of probation. Fined $250.
(July 27) 1462 N. Shoop Ave., Accident Hang Up $79. Sentences to run concurrently. Or-
(Property Damage) (July 25) Airport@Scott Rd., Accidental Schneider, Joshua A. (Edgerton, dered to pay all costs of prosecution,
(July 27) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 60, Alarm Ohio). Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. any court appointed counsel costs, and
911 Hang up Contact In Person (July 26) Mettabrook Dr., Assist Res- Snider, Timothy J. (Edgerton, Ohio). any supervision fees permitted.
(July 27) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1206, cue-ill Assured clear distance ahead. Fine:
Burglary (July 26) E. Airport Hwy., Non-injury $65; Costs: $85. Branham, Jacob T. Kelly (Grover
(July 28) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 23, Accident Snow, Joni (Alvordton, Ohio). 44/35 Hill, Ohio). Aggravated possession of
suspicious Person (July 26) W. St. Clair, Theft from speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. drugs, a fifth degree felony. Sentenced
(July 28) N. Ottokee St.@W. Linfoot St., Vehicle Whaley, Travis T. (Montpelier, Ohio). to 3 years community control with
Disabled Vehicle (July 26) E. Airport Hwy., Accidental Driving under suspension. Fine: $300; a 180 day term of incarceration to be
(July 28) 320 Sycamore St., Alarm Drop (July 26) S. Main@Chestnut, Found Costs: $150; Jail: 30 days with 30 days served at CCNO. 90 days suspended
(July 28) E. Elm St.@N. Fulton St., Ac- Loose Dog suspended. pending compliance with the terms of
cident-injury (July 26) Cypress Dr., Assist Child Wyse, Dennis E. (Montpelier, Ohio). probation. Fined $1000 and ordered to
(July 28) 241 N. Franklin St., Recovered Services Failure to yield. Fine: $48; Costs: $102. pay all costs of prosecution, any court
Keys (July 27) W. Airport Hwy., Accidental appointed counsel costs, and any su-
(July 28) 435 Jefferson St., Property Alarm WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL pervision fees permitted.
Damage/Pole Cracked (July 27) Waterville Sw. Rd., Runaway Barnard, Megan M. (Montpelier,
(July 28) 217 Marshall St., Theft Juvenile Ohio). Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $90; Glambin, Felicia M. (Pioneer, Ohio).
(July 28) E. Leggett St.@E. Park St., Re- (July 27) N. Main St., Ill Person in Car Costs: $85. Possession. Fine: $135; Aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth
covered Credit Card (July 28) Co. Rd. 2, Assist Deputy Costs: $40. degree felony. Sentenced to 3 years
(July 28) 1290 N. Shoop Ave., Accident- (July 28) W. Airport Hwy., Accidental Buldas, George (Montpelier, Ohio). community control with a 180 day
injury Alarm Disorderly conduct. Fine: $250; Costs: term of incarceration to be served at
(July 28) 1290 N. Shoop Ave., Disabled (July 28) Lincoln St., Non-injury Crash $90; Jail: 30 days with 30 days sus- CCNO. 174 days suspended pending
Vehicle (July 28) Cherry St., 911 Hang-Up pended. No future violations within compliance with the terms of probation.
(July 28) 810 N. Shoop Ave., Accident (July 28) S. Hallett Ave., Assist Rescue- next 2 years. No contact with victim for Ordered to pay all costs of prosecution,
(Property Damage) ill 2 years. any court appointed counsel costs, and
(July 28) (July 28) Winding Way, Assist Deputy Chavez, Steven (Montpelier, Ohio). any supervision fees permitted.
(July 28) 625 N. Shoop Ave., 911 Hang (July 29) Brookside Drive, Domestic Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $96; Costs:
Up Contact In Person Violence $84. Possession. Fine: $135; Costs: Whalen, Zackery A. (Bryan, Ohio).
(July 28) 318 Monroe St., 911 Hang Up (July 30) Maddie St., Unwanted Person $45. Count I: Aggravated possession of
Contact In Person (July 30) Chestnut St., Kids On Roof Cliffton, Krista S. (Bryan, Ohio). As- drugs, a third degree felony. Count
(July 28) 100-B Fulton St., Lost/Found/ (July 30) E. Airport Hwy., Panhandler sault. Fine: $300; Costs: $100; Jail: II, Aggravated trafficking in drugs, a
Recovered (July 30) Hallett@Airport, Reckless 180 days with 178 days suspended. No third degree felony. Sentenced to a 24
(July 28) 400-B Ottokee St., Suspicious Semi-Driver future violations within next 3 years. month term of incarceration and a dis-
Vehicle (July 30) Walnut St., Unlock Vehicle cretionary period of up to 3 years post
(July 28) 244 McKinley St., Suspicious (July 30) Chestnut St., Assist Rescue-ill release control on each count. Sentenc-
Activity (July 31) S. Munson Rd., 911 Hang Up es to run concurrently to one another
(July 28) Detroit St.@W. Oak St., Open (July 31) Mettabrook Dr., Lost Dog- as well as to sentence imposed by De-
Door Found fiance County. Credit for time served.
(July 28) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 100, Fire- (July 31) Dodge St., Violation Protection Ordered to pay all costs of prosecution.
works Order
(July 28) 131 Cedar St., Welfare Check (July 31) E. Airport Hwy., Criminal FULTON COUNTY
(July 28) 151 S. Fulton St., Open Car Damage TRAFFIC
Door (July 31) N. Main St., Possible Drunk
(July 28) 200-B Marshall St., Loud Driver Charles, Brittany M. (Swanton,
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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Ohio). Display plates. Fine: $37; Costs: Failure to yield. Fine: $102; Costs: $93.
$93. Scott, Margarita D. (Delta, Ohio).

Durbin, Stephen C. (Wauseon, Ohio). Angola Woman Pleads75/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $85.
67/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. Seigneur, Sarah M. (Delta, Ohio).
42/25 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85.
Fischer, Joseph P. (Metamora, Ohio).
71/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. Guilty In Shooting CaseSmith, Jeremy A. (Wauseon, Ohio).
69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Friedman, Russell J. (Swanton, Stillwill, Dustin N. (Wauseon, Ohio). Heather Garr of Angola appeared in of attempted voluntary manslaughter
Ohio). 72/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $48. Circuit Court on Thursday, July 26 and was filed on July 29, with a hearing
$85. Valdez, Jessica E. (Archbold, Ohio). pleaded guilty to one count of attempted scheduled for the same day to allow for
72/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. voluntary manslaughter, a second de- the change of plea just prior to the pre-
Graham, Paul E. (Wauseon, Ohio). gree felony. trial conference on the attempted mur-
Gross overload. Fine: $131; Costs: $85. Waldron, Mark A. (Swanton, Ohio). The charges came in connection to der charge.
Permit violation. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $48.
multiple shots being fired in the groin Garr’s plea of guilty to the attempt-
Hines, Mitchell J. (Wauseon, Ohio). Watts, Eric M. (Metamora, Ohio). area of a 50 year old man on October ed voluntary manslaughter charge has
Assured clear distance ahead. Fine: 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. 9, 2017. The incident occurred at the been taken under advisement and sen-
$102; Costs: $93.
FULTON COUNTY victim’s home. Garr was arrested in tencing has been scheduled for August
Hite, Lucinda S. (Liberty Center, CRIMINAL Angola just hours after the shooting and 20. If the guilty plea is accepted by
Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: was held on in Steuben County Jail with Judge Allen Wheat, the attempted mur-
$85. Lavinder, Emily (Fayette, Ohio). Fail- a $250,000 bail. der charge will be dropped, and Garr
ure to confine. Fine: $25; Costs: $59. will be sentenced to a term between 10
Iott, Erin E. (Morenci, Michigan). Garr had originally been charged and 30 years.
71/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93. Pelmear, Noah W. (Napoleon, Ohio). with attempted murder. A second count
Failure to comply. Fine: $75; Costs:
Jeffries, Jared I. (Delta, Ohio). Fail- $83.
ure to control. Fine: $102; Costs: $85. Williams, James (Wauseon, Ohio).

Kearney, Nicolas R. (Wauseon, Ohio). Archbold Man Dies AfterUnlicensed dog. Fine: $25; Costs: $83.
74/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. Loose dog. Fine: $25; Costs: $59. Falling Off Moving Truck

Kline, Christopher D. (Liberty Cen- FULTON COUNTY
ter, Ohio). 84/55 speed. Fine: $102;
Costs: $85. CIVL Jerry Clevenger, 74, of Archbold then run over by the wheels of the trail-
For: Capital One Bank USA, N.A. died after falling off of a moving truck. er.
Kline, Travis E. (Fayette, Ohio). Fail- (Norcross, Georgia). Against: Villarreal, Clevenger had been working with an-
ure to control. Fine: $102; Costs: $93. Noe (Wauseon, Ohio). $1982.14. other man to move a trailer from private The Williams County Sheriff’s Office
and Williams County EMS responded
Miller, Larry D. (Archbold, Ohio). property at County Road K and County to the scene, and Clevenger was trans-
76/55 speed. Fine: $100; Costs: $93. Road 21.75 around 9:47 Wednesday, ported from the scene to Community
FULTON COUNTY July 25. According to the Williams Hospitals and Wellness Centers, where
Miller, Lindsay R. (Wauseon, Ohio).
68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. HEALTH CENTER BIRTHS
July 31 - Marcus and Brooke County Sheriff’s Office, Clevenger was he was later pronounced dead. No
Milliken, Jonathan E. (Berkey, Ohio). Schutte - Wauseon - boy in the bed of the truck as it began to charges are being brought against the
77/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $85. July 31 - Eric and Crystal Hildreth - move, causing him to fall out. He was driver of the truck.
Napoleon - boy
Pask, Shelly L. (Swanton, Ohio).
Stop sign. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.

Riling, Serena R. (Swanton, Ohio).
69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.

Schaffner, Denny M. (Fayette, Ohio).

Police: Michigan Motel Fire Highway Patrol Officer Rescues
That Killed 6 Was An Accident Fawn From California Wildfire

SODUS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — of the two-story motel, about 100 miles By: Lorin Eleni Gill birds, reptiles and livestock during the
fires.
Authorities say a fire that killed five (160 kilometers) from Chicago. Twenty- ASSOCIATED PRESS Fawson said thousands of first re-
sponders are working to save human
children and their mother at a Michigan six-year-old Kiarre Curtis and five of her SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A highway lives, structures, and animals. Helping
motel appears to have been an accident. children died in a room on the second patrol officer who became an inter- the fawn was a small victory.
floor. The sheriff’s office said Sunday net sensation after he helped rescue a
The Berrien County sheriff’s office that autopsies confirmed all six died of month-old fawn from a Northern Cali- “Any one of us would have done
says experts found no evidence of an smoke inhalation. fornia wildfire said Monday he didn’t ex- that,” he said.
accelerant that would have started the pect the photos to go viral.
deadly blaze early Saturday at the Cos- Curtis’ husband and a 1-year-old
mo Extended Stay Motel in Sodus (SO’- child survived. On Saturday morning, California
dis) Township. The precise cause still is Highway Patrol Sgt. David Fawson of
under investigation. The sheriff’s office says investiga- San Francisco helped Cal Fire officers
tors are also examining the motel’s fire rescue a fawn from fast-growing wildfire
The fire began in a first-floor room alarms and smoke detectors.

in Redding, about 230 miles (370 kilo-
meters) north of San Francisco.
“We were driving through an active
fire, when Cal Fire said, ‘Can you take a
deer out here for us?’” he said. “I held it
in my lap as we drove out.”
He and his partner took the fawn to
safer area miles away, but the baby deer
didn’t run away like Fawson thought it
would.
“It stayed right by me,” he said.
“When it tried to nurse on one of my
fingers, I thought, ‘This is truly a young
baby.’”
Fawson, 38, said he asked a col-
league to take a photo because he knew
his four daughters, ages 7, 9, 12 and
15, “would love it.” The popularity of
the photos online took him by surprise.
Pictures of the fawn sitting in his lap in RESCUE ... In this photo released July
a patrol car and licking his neck have 28, 2018, by the California Highway
been shared more than 16,000 times on Patrol, Sergeant David Fawson holds a
Facebook. month-old fawn that was located by Cal
Representatives from Haven Wild Fire without a mother inside the Carr
ACCIDENTAL FIRE ... Firefighters take a break after responding to a fire Saturday,
July 28, 2018, at the Cosmo Extended Living Motel, in Sodus Township, Mich., that Care’s fawn rescue program came to re- Fire line near Redding, Calif. Sawson
claimed the lives of a 26-year-old mother and five of her children. (Don Campbell/ trieve her within two hours. They named evacuated the deer to safety for care
The Herald-Palladium via AP) her Carra, after the fire she escaped. with a wildlife rescue. Some evacuations
Fawson was on a two-day deployment orders have been lifted around a North-
Police Department In Indiana in Redding to help the agency fight the ern California wildfire area near the city
Carr Fire. More than 50 officers from the of Redding. The California Department
CHP Golden Gate Division are helping of Forestry and Fire Protection said peo-
Ends ‘Live PD’ Participation during the wildfire that has destroyed ple can return to several neighborhoods
more than 700 homes and claimed six in western Redding as of Monday morn-
lives in Redding. ing. The huge blaze near Redding has
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A po- for the world to see.” The San Francisco Chronicle reports displaced 38,000 from their homes and
lice department in southern Indiana has The show airs Friday and Saturday that the Haven Humane Society in An- killed six people. (California Highway
stopped participating in A&E Network’s nights and has live camera crews fol- derson has taken in 500 dogs, cats, Patrol via AP)
real-time police show “Live PD” after a lowing officers in several police depart-
year. ments around the country. The show’s
Jeffersonville police Assistant Chief producers have said there’s a delay of Ohio State Highway Patrol
five to 20 minutes to prevent the airing
Michael McVoy tells the News and Tri-
bune that it was “good one year run.”
When the city joined in April 2017, it

Promotes Bus Safety As The Newagreed to cameras film for a year, but he
said there was no contract. of disturbing content or the release of
McVoy says “we thought it was ben- information that could compromise in-
vestigations.
eficial to show our department in a light Information from: News and Tribune,
Jeffersonville, Ind., http://www.news- School Year Set To Begin
andtribune.com

Execution Date Set For Ohio Man Wood County – Thousands of Ohio flashing lights and an extended arm are
children head back to school this month displayed, and cannot resume driving
Who Lit Fire That Killed Son as summer comes to a close. For many until the school bus begins moving.
students, their day starts and ends by
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio the house the flames broke out and riding on a school bus. School buses are “Safety on the roadway is a shared
Supreme Court has set an execution says the correct determination points to required to be inspected twice every year responsibility,” said Lt. Angel Burgos,
date in four years for a man convicted someone else as the culprit. to ensure they are safe to transport chil- commander of the Bowling Green Post.
of setting a fire that killed his 3-year-old dren to and from school, as well as to “Motorists should always exercise cau-
son. The court on Friday set a July 19, school-sanctioned events. tion while children are boarding and ex-
2023, execution date for Webb. A mes- iting school buses.”
Death row inmate Michael Webb sage was left with his attorney. State From 2015 to 2017, a total of 4,198
doesn’t dispute the 1990 blaze in south- and federal courts have upheld his con- drivers were convicted of failing to stop The Patrol reminds motorists to plan
western Ohio was arson, but he denies viction and death sentence. for a school bus that was loading or ahead and allow extra time for school
starting it. Webb says investigators us- dropping off passengers. As the buses bus stops.
ing now-discredited methods came to Investigators say Webb set the fire to return to the roadways, the Patrol has
the wrong conclusion about where in kill his family, collect the insurance and a few reminders for motorists. Motor- For a complete statistical breakdown
start a new life with his mistress. ists are required to stop at least 10 feet of school bus inspections, crashes and
in front of or behind a school bus when passing stopped school bus violations,
visit http://www.statepatrol.ohio.gov/
doc/School_Bus_Bulletin_2018.pdf.

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Court: Michigan Voters Will Penn State Frat Member Gets
Decide Redistricting Proposal House Arrest In Hazing Death

party, using “accepted
measures of partisan
fairness.”
The dissenting justices
said the measure propos-
es a “general revision” to
the constitution and is el-
igible to be placed on the
ballot only at a constitu-
tional convention.
“The VNP proposal
would affect the ‘foun-
dation’ power of govern-
ment by removing alto-
gether from the legislative
branch authority over
redistricting and con-
REDISTRICTING ... Katie Fahey talks to demonstrators solidating that power in-
as they rally outside the Michigan Hall of Justice in stead in an ‘independent’
Lansing, Mich., on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, where commission made up of
the Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments about 13 randomly selected in-
whether voters in November should be able to pass a dividuals who are not in
constitutional amendment that would change how the any way chosen by the
state’s voting maps are drawn or whether such chang-
es could only be adopted at a rarely held constitutional people, representative of
convention. (Dale G. Young/Detroit News via AP) the people, or account- HAZING DEATH ... In this May 5, 2017, file photo, Jim and Evelyn Piazza, center,
able to the people. This, stand by as Centre County, Pa., prosecutors discuss an investigation into the death
in my judgment, reflects of their son Timothy Piazza, seen in photo at right, during a news conference in
By: David Eggert a fundamental alteration in the rela- Bellefonte, Pa. During a Tuesday, July 31, 2018, sentencing hearing, a judge is
ASSOCIATED PRESS tionship between the people and their scheduled to announce the punishment for Ryan Burke, of Scranton, Pa., the first
fraternity member to plead guilty in relation to the Feb. 4, 2017, death of Timothy
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan representatives,” Chief Justice Stephen Piazza, of Lebanon, N.J., after a night of heavy drinking. (Abby Drey/Centre Daily
voters this fall will get to decide wheth- Markman wrote in an opinion joined by Times via AP, File)
er to change how their state’s con- Brian Zahra and Kurtis Wilder.
gressional and legislative districts are By: Mark Scolforo ON TRIAL ... Beta Theta Pi brother Ryan
drawn, after the state Supreme Court The ballot drive was organized by an ASSOCIATED PRESS Burke listens as his attorney, Philip
kept an anti-gerrymandering proposal all-volunteer group of activists that de- Masorti, speaks to the press Tuesday,
on the ballot. fied the odds by collecting hundreds of BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A Penn July 31, 2018 at the Centre County
thousands of signatures without hav- State University fraternity member who Courthouse Annex in Bellefonte, Pa.
In a 4-3 decision issued late Tues- ing to pay for them — a rarity in Michi- plied a pledge with vodka the night he (Phoebe Sheehan/Centre Daily Times
day, the court rejected a lawsuit chal- gan politics outside of anti-abortion pe- was fatally injured in a series of falls via AP)
lenging the initiative, meaning it will go tition drives. avoided jail time on Tuesday when a
to a statewide vote in November. judge sentenced him to three months of Burke “can’t be bothered” and left Pi-
“The court’s decision upholds our house arrest. azza for others to deal with him, Zarallo
If approved, the constitutional right as citizens to petition our govern- said, describing his actions as callous.
amendment would entrust the once-a- ment for positive change,” Katie Fahey, Ryan Burke, the first frat brother
decade redistricting process to an in- founder and executive director of Vot- sentenced in the case, apologized to the “This is a big joke to these people,”
dependent commission instead of the ers Not Politicians, said in a statement. parents of Tim Piazza, who died in Feb- Zarallo said, telling the judge that five
Legislature and governor. It is a bid to She said the measure would “bring the ruary 2017 after a night of drinking and pledges vomited that night and one oth-
stop partisan gerrymandering, in which redistricting process out in the open, hazing in the Beta Theta Pi house. er injured an ankle.
the political party in power draws elec- adding that “it’s time voters choose
toral maps to maintain or improve its their politicians, not the other way Burke said he was “truly sorry” and Piazza’s parents, who have become
position. around.” accepted responsibility for his role in anti-hazing advocates, recounted the
the events that led to Piazza’s death horror of being summoned to the hos-
Michigan Republicans controlled The legal challenge was brought by from severe head and abdominal inju- pital to find their son with a range of
redistricting after the 2010 and 2000 Citizens Protecting Michigan’s Con- ries he suffered the night he accepted a visible and very severe injuries, not far
censuses. They have nine of Michigan’s stitution, an organization connected pledge bid. from the death that would soon follow.
14 U.S. House districts and hold 27-10 with the state Chamber of Commerce,
and 63-46 majorities in the state Sen- whose leaders said they were “very dis- Judge Brian Marshall also gave “All he was trying to do was join an
ate and state House, respectively. appointed” with the ruling but would Burke 27 months of probation, fined organization and make new friends,”
take no further legal action. him more than $3,000 and ordered him said his father, Jim Piazza, of Lebanon,
The lawsuit was filed by a business- to perform 100 hours of community ser- New Jersey.
backed group that contended the ballot An Associated Press statistical anal- vice.
measure was too broad and that such ysis of the 2016 election results found Jim Piazza credited Burke for plead-
changes instead should be decided at that Michigan’s state House districts “The court was shocked by what hap- ing guilty, but noted that occurred after
a rarely held constitutional convention. had one of the largest Republican tilts pened that night,” Marshall said, adding a judge ruled there was sufficient evi-
in the nation, trailing only South Da- he was “mindful that there were many dence to send the case to county court
But a majority of the high court — kota’s. The AP used an “efficiency gap” involved.” for trial.
which is controlled 5-2 by justices who analysis to measure potential gerry-
were nominated or appointed by Re- mandering — the same statistical tool Burke, 21, of Scranton, had pleaded “This group of fraternity brothers
publicans — ruled on the final day of its later cited in a lawsuit that alleges guilty to four counts of hazing and five was playing Russian roulette with the
term that the citizen-initiated consti- Michigan’s legislative districts are un- alcohol violations. More than two dozen pledges,” he told Marshall. “Tim just
tutional amendment organized by the constitutional. other members of the now-closed Beta happened to catch a bullet.”
Voters Not Politicians ballot committee Theta Pi fraternity still face charges. A
is permissible because it would “not A separate statistical analysis con- hearing for some is planned for next Masorti disputed that his client act-
ducted for the AP by the Princeton Uni- month, and a trial for others is set for ed callously and said Tim Piazza made
significantly alter or abolish the form or versity Gerrymandering Project found February. free choices — to attend the event, to
structure of our government” nor “pro- that the extreme Republican advantag- go through the gantlet and to drink. He
pose changes creating the equivalent es in some states were unlikely to be The attorney for the Piazza family, focused on events that occurred after
of a new constitution.” Justices David a fluke. The Princeton analysis found Thomas Kline, called the first sentence Burke had left, when members found
Viviano, Bridget McCormack, Richard that the Republican edge in Michi- “an important step on the long road to Piazza unconscious beneath a make-
Bernstein and Elizabeth Clement, in gan’s state House districts had only a justice” for the Piazzas, noting it includ- shift basement bar the next morning
an opinion written by Viviano, affirmed 1-in-16,000 probability of occurring by ed the “loss of freedom of a admitted and waited 40 minutes to summon help.
a state appeals court decision that had chance. perpetrator of the crime.”
ordered the proposal to be included on Voters in other states also will weigh “Tim Piazza got drunk, that’s a fact.
the ballot. Burke’s attorney, Philip Masorti, said He fell down the steps, that’s a fact. He
Under the initiative, a commission in on redistricting this fall. he thought the judge’s decision was fair. was not properly cared for, and he died
In Colorado, two proposed constitu- from his injuries from a fall,” Masorti
of citizens who meet certain qualifica- tional amendments have been placed “This was an accident that nobody said.
tions would handle redistricting. There on the ballot by the Legislature. Peti- wanted to happen,” he told the judge. “It
would be four Democrats, four Repub- tions submitted in Missouri and Utah led to a tragic death.” When Burke was first charged in No-
licans and five members with no affilia- are awaiting certification. vember, he also was accused of involun-
tion with either party. The panel would Associated Press writer David A. Prosecutor Brian Zarallo with the at- tary manslaughter, aggravated assault,
be prohibited from providing a “dis- Lieb in Jefferson City, Missouri, con- torney general’s office said Burke played simple assault and reckless endanger-
proportionate advantage” to a political tributed to this report. a key role in what occurred, heading up ment, but the attorney general’s office
the fraternity’s effort to recruit mem- dropped the most serious charges in
bers and physically leading them into April and a district judge subsequently
a drinking station gantlet that began a dismissed some other counts.
night of heavy drinking captured on the
building’s elaborate video security sys-
tem.

Piazza “didn’t know what was waiting
for him,” that night, Zarallo said. “The
defendant did. The defendant knew ex-
actly what was waiting for him.”

He played a videotape in which a ball
cap-wearing Burke could be identified
plying pledges with a bottle of 80-proof
vodka, and said Burke seemed noncha-
lant about Piazza’s medical condition af-
ter he endured a bad fall down the base-
ment steps.

Indiana Police Investigate
3-Month-Old’s Death In Hot Car

RALLY ... Demonstrators rally outside the Michigan Hall of Justice in Lansing, NEW ALBANY, Ind. (AP) — Authorities say a three-month-old boy died after he
Mich., on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, where the Michigan Supreme Court heard ar- was left in a hot car parked outside his mother’s workplace in southern Indiana.
guments about whether voters in November should be able to pass a constitutional
amendment that would change how the state’s voting maps are drawn or whether Police are investigating the death of the infant Monday in New Albany. Police
such changes could only be adopted at a rarely held constitutional convention. said emergency responders received a call about 4:30 p.m. seeking medical aid for
(Dale G. Young/Detroit News via AP) an unresponsive infant outside a business.

Police say the child, Aiden Miller, was pronounced dead at a hospital in the city
just north of Louisville, Kentucky.

The boy’s father, Aaron Turner, says the child’s mother was supposed to drop
their two children off at different daycares. The mother dropped her daughter off,
but Aiden remained in the car’s back seat in the parking lot outside her workplace.

Turner tells WAVE-TV that he doesn’t understand how it happened.

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Police: Man Drives Into Phone Montpelier Police Department’s
Store Angry Over Broken Phone K9 Justice Receives Body Armor

By: Jonathan Drew is still inside the front door. I’ve never Montpelier Police Department’s K9 The non-profit was established in
ASSOCIATED PRESS seen anything like it,” the witness told Justice has received a bullet and stab 2009 to assist law enforcement agen-
the 911 operator. protective vest thanks to a charitable cies with this potentially lifesaving body
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A 74-year- donation from non-profit organization armor for their four-legged K9 officers.
old man ranting about a broken phone The caller said a crowd of bewildered Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest Since its inception, Vested Interest in
drove his car through the glass store- onlookers gathered around as the man was sponsored by Sonja Ostron, Terry- K9s, Inc. provided over 3,000 protective
front of a Verizon Wireless store in North got out of his car wearing a gray collared All Kennel Club, Inc. of Arvada, CO and vests in 50 states, through private and
Carolina, authorities said Friday, stun- shirt and gray slacks and continued to embroidered with the sentiment “This corporate donations, at a value of $5.7
ning shoppers during the dinner hour at yell. The scene unfolded at North Hills gift of protection provided by Terry-All million dollars.
an upscale mall. Mall, an outdoor shopping center sur- Kennel Club”.
rounded by pricey homes and several The program is open to dogs actively
Charles Michael Hager was charged high-rise office buildings north of down- Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a employed in the U.S. with law enforce-
with assault with a deadly weapon and town. 501c(3) charity located in East Taunton, ment or related agencies who are certi-
damaging property after he drove a MA whose mission is to provide bullet fied and at least 20 months of age. New
2006 Volkswagen Jetta into the store at The operator warned the caller, who and stab protective vests and other as- K9 graduates, as well as K9s with ex-
a busy shopping center Thursday night, was standing 10 feet away, to keep a sistance to dogs of law enforcement pired vests, are eligible to participate.
according to police. safe distance. and related agencies throughout the
United States. K9 Justice received his vest in July
A witness told a 911 operator that he Hager didn’t immediately return a 2018 and has yet to be deployed us-
saw Hager standing outside the store lo- phone message Friday. A police spokes- ing it; however, K9 Justice is on the
cated between two popular restaurants, woman didn’t know if he had an attor- job and enjoying every minute. He has
demanding that it reopen to help him ney. already made an impact in the com-
with his broken phone. munity by taking various drugs off the
The phone number for the store street! MPD is humbled by the donation
“He was demanding to get his phone played a message Friday saying it was and efforts of Vested Interest in K9’s
fixed,” the unidentified caller said, later closed, and a sign posted in the window and we thank them, and Ms. Ostron,
adding: “He said: ‘My damn phone’s not apologized to customers for any incon- for the donation!
working. I need help. Open this damn venience. A security guard sat inside be-
door.” hind a temporary wooden door installed The donation to provide one pro-
after the crash. tective vest for a law enforcement K9
A police news release said Hager first is $950.00. Each vest has a value be-
kicked the door, shattering glass, then Kate Jay, a regional spokeswoman tween $1,744 – $2,283, and a five-year
drove his car through the storefront. Six for Verizon, said the company is grateful warranty and an average weight of 4-5
employees were in the store, but no one no employees were hurt but declined to lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law
was injured. say whether the workers had previous enforcement K9s throughout the Unit-
interactions with Hager. ed States.
“There’s no front door. All the glass
is shattered. It’s amazing. His front end Follow Drew at www.twitter.com/ For more information or to learn
JonathanLDrew about volunteer opportunities, please
call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in
Man Charged With Stealing K9s, Inc. provides information, lists
Tractor, Biting Police Dog events, and accepts tax-deductible do-
nations of any denomination at www.
vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East
Taunton, MA 02718.

DENVER (AP) — A man accused Michigan Man Who Was
of stealing a tractor before lead- Wrongfully Jailed Awarded $3.5M
ing Denver police on a slow-speed
THEFT ... This undated photo released by chase through the city also is DETROIT (AP) — A jury has award- Zberkot has said his actions weren’t
the Denver District Attorney’s office shows charged with biting and choking a ed $3.5 million to a suburban Detroit a constitutional violation. Based on
Thomas Busch. Busch is accused of steal- police dog and stealing two other man for his wrongful arrest and jailing the warrant and investigative findings,
ing a city-owned tractor, then leading po- cars. in a case of mistaken identity. “it was reasonable to conclude that
lice on a slow-speed chase through the (Seales) was the person identified in
city on Friday, July 20, 2018. Authorities Denver District Attorney Beth Marvin Seales of Harper Woods the warrant,” he said.
say Busch stole a car, then a tow truck McCann on Thursday filed 23 was given his verdict Friday, about six
before taking the tractor from a city water charges against 37-year-old Thom- years after he was jailed for 15 days The city has also argued that
department facility. (Denver District Attor- as Busch connected to the July 20 when police believed he was a fugitive Zberkot acted properly, saying that
ney’s Office via AP) incident, including 10 felony-level wanted for attempted murder, the De- people often deny being the person
charges. troit Free Press reported. The fugitive wanted in a warrant.
identified as Rodrick Siner had used
It’s not clear if Busch has an at- Seales’ name as an alias, but police “The whole theme in this case is
torney. had arrested the real Marvin Seales ‘Nobody listened to Marvin’ ... if they
instead. just listened to him when he was in
The charges include three the Detroit lockup, this wouldn’t have
counts of aggravated motor vehicle “I didn’t anticipate things would go happened,” said James Harrington,
theft, three counts of failure to re- this way at all,” Seales said. “I wasn’t Seales’ attorney.
port an accident and one count of expecting no trial, no judge, no jury —
cruelty to a certified police work- I didn’t think anyone was going to be- The mistake was caught during
ing dog. lieve me.” Seales’ preliminary examination when
the victim in the fugitive’s case told the
Authorities say Busch stole a Seales was arrested in 2012 while prosecution that Seales was the wrong
car, then a tow truck before taking working as a technician at a food ware- person. Seales filed the lawsuit in U.S.
the tractor from a city water de- house in Warren. He repeatedly told District Court two months after the
partment facility. authorities that they had the wrong in- charges were dismissed.
dividual. But Seales was jailed for two
A police squad car eventually weeks despite his protests. He said his wrongful arrest was
rammed the tractor’s front end in traumatic, emotionally draining and
downtown Denver, stopping it. The federal lawsuit filed against De- that it shouldn’t have happened. “The
troit and Police Officer Thomas Zberkot only people who listened to him were
Indiana Couple: School Strapped took years to resolve due to the city’s the jurors,” Harrington said. “They
Autistic Daughter To Chair historic bankruptcy. Zberkot executed were true heroes.”
the arrest warrant that landed Seales
in jail. Information from: Detroit Free
Press, http://www.freep.com

LA PORTE, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana outbursts and a refusal to wear a seat Boy, 12, Drowns At A Ohio Summer Camp
couple has accused a special education belt, according to the lawsuit. The par-
teacher of strapping their 8-year-old ents also noticed bruises and abrasions LAKEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Authori- Christian Camp around 4 p.m. Wednes-
autistic daughter into a homemade re- on the girl’s hips, back and arms, the ties say a 12-year-old boy has drowned day after the boy went into the water
straining chair in the classroom. complaint stated. while swimming in a lake at a northern and disappeared. His body was found
Ohio summer camp. by the Sheriff’s Office dive team about
Charles and Heather Castle allege in Charles Castle says the school 50 feet from shore.
a federal lawsuit filed last month that stopped him from escorting his daugh- The Mansfield News Journal reports
the teacher and two paraprofessionals ter to the classroom each morning. the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office has Chief Deputy Carl Richert says life-
at Kingsford Heights Elementary School Castle walked into the classroom Sept. identified the boy as Melvin Aborbie, of guards were on duty at the time.
tied their daughter down to a plywood 21, where he was “shocked” to see a Pickerington.
chair with a belt, causing bruises and homemade wooden restraint desk with Information from: News Journal,
abrasions to her body, the (Northwest his daughter’s name on it and a tan belt The Sheriff’s Office says first re- http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.
Indiana) Times reported . next to it, the lawsuit contends. sponders were called to Round Lake com

The lawsuit alleges the LaPorte Com- The girl’s individualized education Ohio Man Breaks Window To Help
munity School Corp. violated its own plan did not allow for the use of a re- Dogs In Hot Car, Cited For Damage
policies regarding student restraint and straint chair, and the Castles said they
never informed the parents that their never received an incident report detail- PARMA, Ohio (AP) — Police have in the right place, but he should have
daughter was placed in the device. The ing the use of restraint. charged an Ohio man who broke a win- waited a little more,” Ciryak told Cleve-
defendants include the school district, dow to rescue two dogs locked in a hot land.com.
the South LaPorte County Special Edu- The parents met with school officials car with criminal damaging.
cation Cooperative and its administra- a week later, where they told the Cas- The dog’s owner, Carly Hartman, re-
tion, Kingsford’s principal and admin- tles that an attorney for the district said Richard Hill was in a parking lot in turned to the car after spending about
istrative assistant, and the teacher and “they had not done anything wrong” and the Cleveland suburb of Parma on Satur- 15 minutes in a nearby store. She was
paraprofessionals accused of restrain- that the teacher’s father built the chair, day when he saw the dogs and grabbed not cited.
ing the girl. the lawsuit states. a hammer from his van to break the car
window. Hartman told WJW-TV she loves her
The parents had concerns about Indiana Administrative Code prohib- dogs and “would never put them in dan-
their daughter’s care before this past its the use physical restraint in schools Parma police officers arrived four ger.” She said she can no longer drive
school year, the complaint stated. The except where “the student’s behavior minutes after receiving a 911 call about her brand new 2018 Audi because of the
girl came home from school in April poses imminent risk of injury to self or the dogs and two minutes after Hill broken passenger window.
2017 wearing no shoes, socks or coat. others.” Furthermore, it prohibits using broke the window.
The bus driver told the Castles the girl all “mechanical restraints,” or devices Hill said he didn’t know how long it
was not wearing those items when she attached to or adjacent to a student’s Police Sgt. Dan Ciryak said he doesn’t would take for police to arrive to the
got on the bus at school. The child came body so that the student cannot remove know why Hill had such a sense of ur- scene. “I would do it again in a heart-
home next month with bruises, which them. gency. It was 78 degrees outside that beat,” he said.
her teacher said happened when fell on day, according to police.
a desk, the lawsuit said. Superintendent Mark Francesconi He plans to fight the charge. He is
and special education cooperative Di- “We believe his heart may have been due in court Aug. 15.
The Castles grew suspicious after the rector Paula Nichols didn’t reply Thurs-
fall semester began, when their daugh- day to the newspaper’s request for com-
ter began exhibiting “new and troubling ment.
behaviors” at home, including emotional
Information from: The Times, http://
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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Fort Wayne Woman Gets Home 21 Indictments Handed Down
Detention For Boat Accident By Williams County Grand Jury

ANGOLA, Ind. (AP) — A Fort Wayne Effinger was driving a 21-foot motor- The Williams County Grand Jury gree misdemeanor count of aggravated
woman who caused a boat accident that boat on Lake Gage in July 2017 when convened on July 31 and handed down menacing. The charges come into con-
injured several people on a northeastern the boat went out of control. Ten people, indictments against 21 individuals fac- nection with a July 30 incident when it
Indiana lake has been sentenced to 180 all of whom had been drinking, were ing 41 charges. Those indicted include: is alleged that Krill caused or attempt-
days of home detention. thrown from the boat into the lake about ed to cause physical injury to another
35 miles north of Fort Wayne. Nathan L. Allen was indicted on one with an ax.
WANE-TV reports 21-year-old Domi- count of burglary, a second degree fel-
nique M. Effinger learned her punish- Several people were injured. Two ony, and one count of theft of drugs, a Jared W. Lucas, 31, of Bryan was
ment Friday after she pleaded guilty to women suffered serious injuries, one fourth degree felony. It is alleged that indicted for felonious assault, a sec-
one count of criminal recklessness. A with skull fractures and broken bones on or about December 7, 2017 Allen ond degree felony. It is alleged that on
judge also ordered her to pay more than and the other with an arm injury. broke into a residence in Montpelier as or about July 29, 2018 Lucas caused
$110,000 in restitution to the victims of well as the he stole 15 Xanax pills. serious physical harm to another indi-
Information from: WANE-TV, http:// vidual.
the accident. www.wane.com/
Melissa M. Baughman, 35, of Guy A. R. Martin, Jr., 27, of Tampa,
Wauseon was indicted on one count Florida was indicted on one count of im-
Ohio Man Gets 57 Years For of aggravated possession of drugs, a properly handling firearms in a motor
second degree felony; one count of ag- vehicle, a fourth degree felony; and one
Role In Deadly Colorado Shooting gravated trafficking in drugs, a second count of having weapons while under
degree felony; and one count of hav- disability. It is alleged that on or about
ing weapons while under disability; a July 6 Martin transported a loaded fire-
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — An The deal ended in a shooting at a third degree felony. The charges allege arm in a motor vehicle in such a way
Ohio man has been sentenced to 57 Walmart parking lot outside Fort Col- that Baughman used or possessed as that it was accessible to either himself
years in prison for his role in a deadly lins. well as prepared for distribution on or or any passenger. It is further alleged
shooting in northern Colorado. Gresham apologized in court, saying about June 20, 2018. It is also alleged that at the time of offense that Martin
he was “truly sorry for what happened.” that on or about June 2, 2018 Baugh- has been previously convicted of a pre-
The Fort Collins Coloradoan reports Lawrence Greggs, the shooter, was man was in possession of firearm after vious felony drug offense.
21-year-old Michael Gresham was sen- being previously convicted of a felony
tenced Tuesday after pleading guilty in sentenced last month to 80 years in offense in Hillsdale County. Specifica- Jerime N. Miller, 42 of Bryan was
April to charges of second-degree mur- prison. Joshua Baker pleaded guilty to tions to the drug charges indicate that indicted for domestic violence, a third
der and aggravated robbery in the Au- felony accessory to a crime and aggra- $778 being carried as well as a 2000 degree felony. It is alleged that on or
gust 2016 death of Devon Smeltz. vated robbery. His sentencing is sched- Cadillac Escapade owned by Baugh- about July 24, 2018 Miller caused or
uled for next month. man were instrumentally used in the attempted to cause physical harm to a
Authorities say Gresham and two commission of the offenses and are family or household member after hav-
others drove from Cincinnati to Colo- Information from: Fort Collins Colo- ing been previously convicted of two or
rado to purchase cocaine from Smeltz. radoan, http://www.coloradoan.com more domestic violence offenses.

Ohio Man Sentenced To subject to seizure and forfeiture to the Daniel C. Oberlin, 33, of Defiance
State of Ohio. was indicted on one second degree
felony count of escape and one count
Timothy K. Beatty, 33, of Napoleon of fourth degree felony aiding escape
Prison For Rape Of Juveniles was indicted for non-support of depen- or resistance of lawful authority. The
dents, a fifth degree felony. It is alleged charges come in connection with a
that Beatty is more than 26 weeks in June 20 incident involving Oberlin’s
arrears on court ordered child support as well as another individual’s attempt
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeW- said Attorney General DeWine. “In ad- and that amount of the arrearage is in to break from detention at the Correc-
ine announced today that a Guernsey dition to prison, this defendant will also excess of $15,903.75. tions Center of Northwest Ohio.
County man has been sentenced to be on the sex offender registry for the
spend a decade in prison after pleading rest of his life.” Joseph M. Branham, 32, of Pioneer Matthew L. Randolf, 41, of Edgerton
guilty to raping two juveniles. was indicted on two counts of aggravat- was indicted on one count of operating
The case was investigated by author- ed possession of drugs, each a fifth de- a vehicle under the influence of alcohol
John M. Dugan, 43, of Cambridge ities with the Cambridge Police Depart- gree felony; one count of possession of or other drug of abuse, a fourth degree
pleaded guilty yesterday to two counts ment. heroin, a fourth degree felony; and one felony, and one count of driving un-
of rape and one count of pandering ob- count of having weapons while under der suspension. It is alleged that on
scenity involving a minor. Guernsey The investigation found that Dugan disability, a third degree felony. The or about May 20 Randolph operated a
County Common Pleas Judge Daniel assaulted the victims on separate oc- charges allege that on or about March vehicle under the influence of alcohol
Padden sentenced Dugan today to ten casions in 2013 and 2017. Authorities 1, 2017 Branham possessed and used or drug of abuse after having been pre-
years in prison. also discovered images of child pornog- Fentanyl, Oxycodone, and heroin as viously convicted of five or more such
raphy on the defendant’s cell phone. well as that Branham was in posses- offenses in the past 20 years. It is also
Dugan was also classified as a Tier III sion of a firearm while being drug or alleged that Randolph’s driver’s license
sex offender. The case was prosecuted by attor- alcohol dependent. Specifications to was under suspension at the time of
neys with the Ohio Attorney General’s each count indicate that $977 being the offense.
“We work each day in the Ohio Attor- Special Prosecutions Section as part carried was instrumentality used in the
ney General’s Office to stand up for chil- of Attorney General DeWine’s Crimes Jose F. Romero, III, 50, of Garrett,
dren and hold predators accountable,” Against Children Initiative. Indiana was indicted for non-support
of dependents, a fifth degree felony. It
Ohio State Highway Patrol commission of the offenses and is sub- is alleged that Romero is more than 26
ject to forfeiture to the State of Ohio. weeks in arrears on court ordered child
Michael R. Chavez, 56, of Montpe- support and that amount of the arrear-
lier was indicted for domestic violence, age is in excess of $6897.73.
Issues Over 500 Citations a fourth degree felony. It is alleged that
Chavez caused or attempted to cause Amr M. Shaheen, 25, or Oregon,
physical harm to a family or household Ohio was indicted on fifth degree felony
charge of harassment by inmate. It is
Enforcing Move Over Law member around the date of July 16 as alleged that on or about July 3 Sha-
well as that Chavez has been previous- heen expelled urine and feces on a cor-
ly been convicted of domestic violence. rections officer at the Corrections Cen-
Jeremy D. Crisenbery, 38, of Pioneer ter of Northwest Ohio.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s State traffic or weather conditions or lack of a was indicted on two counts of aggra-
Highway Patrol says its recent enforce- second lane. vated possession of drugs, each a fifth Christina S. Staszel, 38, of Mont-
ment and awareness effort focused on the degree felony. It is alleged that Crisen- pelier was indicted on a total of three
Move Over law resulted in 586 citations is- The safety effort from July 22 through counts including operating a vehicle
July 28 included state police in Indiana, under the influence of alcohol or drug
sued to motorists. Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania and bery possessed or used methamphet- of abuse, a first degree misdemeanor;
The law requires drivers approach- West Virginia. amine on or about the dates of March one count of driving under suspension,
ing any vehicles with flashing or rotating From 2013-2017, Ohio patrol cruisers 1, 2017 and February 14, 2018. a first degree misdemeanor; and one
lights that are parked on the roadside to were involved in 58 crashes that appear to Bedofrod L. Dubree, Jr., 64, of Bry- count of improperly handling firearms
move over to an adjacent lane. Motorists be related to the Move Over law. The crash- an was indicted on one count of felo- in a motor vehicle, a fifth degree felo-
should slow down and proceed with cau- es resulted in the deaths of two civilians nious assault, a second degree felony; ny. It is alleged that on or about May
tion if moving over isn’t possible due to and injured 34 civilians and 24 officers. one count of aggravated possession of 20, 2018 Staszel operated a vehicle
under the influence of alcohol or drug
drugs, a fifth degree felony; and one of abuse while her driver’s license was
Attorney General DeWine Announces count of possession of marijuana, a suspended due to a previous OVI con-
fifth degree felony. It is alleged that on viction. It is also alleged that Staszel
or about July 2, 2018 Dubree caused was carrying a firearm in a motor ve-
Charges Against Defiance County or attempted to cause physical arm hicle while intoxicated or under the in-
to another with a knife as well as that fluence of a drug of abuse.
Man For Sexual Assault, Abduction Dubree possessed or used metham-
phetamine and marijuana on the same Troy A. Ward, 37, of Edgerton was
date. indicted on one count of burglary, a
Manessa J. Gamble, 26, of West second degree felony, and one count
(DEFIANCE, Ohio) Ohio Attorney A Defiance County grand jury in- Unity was indicted on a total of three of safecracking, a fourth degree felony.
General Mike DeWine announced to- dicted Bruce E. Guilford, 63, on felony counts including one count of aggra- It is alleged that on or about July 28,
day that a Hicksville man is now facing charges of rape, sexual battery, ab- vated possession of drugs, one count of 2019 Ward broke into a property in
charges related to the sexual assault duction, and gross sexual imposition. aggravated trafficking in drugs, and one Edgerton and forced or attempted to
and abduction of a pregnant woman. He was arraigned in Defiance County count of having weapons while under force entry into a cash drawer.
Common Pleas Court disability, all third degree felonies. The
thtehmem schsocohloolSeSnednd this morning. charges allege that Gamble possessed Trevor S. Zimmer, 28, of West Unity
bacbkatock to An investigation by or used as well as prepared metham- was indicted on a total of three counts
phetamine for shipment around July including one count of aggravated pos-
the Ohio Attorney Gen- 25. The charges also allege that Gam- session of drugs, one count of aggra-
eral’s Bureau of Crimi- ble was carrying a firearm while being vating trafficking in drugs, and one
witwhiathsma silme. ile. nal Investigation found drug or alcohol dependent. count of having weapons while under
that Guilford allegedly disability, all third degree felonies. The
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around the date of July 27 after being drug or alcohol dependent.
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lence charge. It should be noted that an indict-
Dr. Adnan Ahmed 119 East Street, Liberty Center 419-533-5050 The case is being ment is merely an accusation, and that
419-893p-8r4o3s1ecuted by attorneys Robert C. Kelley, 21, of Bryan was all criminal defendants are presumed
DDrr..CDA.rK.hSemihtheerFdiduqaunaGBiRle2nA41N63DF2r4oR4n4tASStoPreueItthD, GDSreatnrdoiRt aApvidens u41e9, -M83a2u-9m10e1e with Attorney General indicted for unlawful sexual conduct innocent until and unless proven guilty
DrD.r.BAodwnamn Aahnmed M419A1-18U93ME2a-s9Et 1SEt0re1et•, L2i4be1r6ty3CFenrtoern4t19S-5t3r3e-e50t50 DeWine’s Special Pros- with a minor, a fourth degree felony. It in a court of law.
Dr. Sheridan Bilen419-2844943S-o8u4th31De•tr7o7it5AvWeneues,tMSaouumtehe 4B19o-u89n3d-8a4r31y ecutions Section. is alleged that Kelley engaged in sexual
intercourse with a 15 year old female
on or about June 16, 2018.

Allen W. Krill, 57, of Montpelier was
indicted on one fourth degree count of
aggravated assault and one first de-

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A Celebration Of Creativity – Rug Hooking Week
To Be Held August 15th-18th At Sauder Village

Archbold, OH – Rec- turing an inspiring variety of topics, techniques and unique materials. A first-ever
ognized as one of the “Virtual Exhibit” will also be a highlight of the 2018 event. “Re-imagined,” a Chal-
top rug hooking events lenge Exhibit will be available online and Jo Franco is traveling from Australia to
in the country, the 22nd represent this group of Australian artists.
Annual Sauder Village
Rug Hooking Event is ex- New this year the “Celebration Exhibit” showcases not one, but two Celebrations
pected to once again be collections. “Celebration 28” is an exclusive exhibit that features the award-win-
a spectacular celebration ning works from Rug Hooking Magazine’s competition this year. The “Hall of Fame”
of this traditional craft. exhibit will highlight the works of 41 artists who have had five or more award-
With amazing displays of winning rugs featured in Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs. These breathtaking
hooked rugs, workshops, displays will feature some of the best rugs in the country as well as internationally.
lectures, vendors and
many special exhibits, Every year the Sauder Village Rug Hooking event draws thousands of savvy rug
Rug Hooking Week is expected to draw thousands of rug hookers from across the hookers from across the country to see the exhibit and participate in a variety of
United States and Canada to Sauder Village – Ohio’s largest living history destina- workshops offered by accomplished teachers from across the country. The show
tion. also provides guests the opportunity to purchase supplies, kits, and tools directly
“Our annual Rug Hooking Week celebrates the rich tradition of rug hooking from respected vendors specializing in rug hooking materials.
while showcasing the fine craftsmanship of rug hookers from around the world,”
shared Kim Krieger, Media Relations. “In addition to the museum-quality rug ex- Each day of the exhibit there will be working demonstrators to watch and avid
hibit in Founder’s Hall, guests can also enjoy a vendor market, creative demonstra- rug hookers available to share first-hand information about this traditional craft.
tors and workshops – all set near the charming setting of Historic Sauder Village.” There are a variety of rug hooking classes offered throughout the week including
For four days starting Wednesday, August 15 through Saturday, August 18, a gallery walk and many other hands-on workshops. For more details visit the
hundreds of rug hookers from across North America and overseas will be contrib- Sauder Village website at www.saudervillage.org or call 800.590.9755 to check
uting their pieces for this museum-quality exhibit in Founder’s Hall. Again this class availability.
year the exhibit will offer a new and exciting display of colors, patterns, sizes and
designs featuring hundreds of rugs in a number of categories including original To round out the Annual Rug Hooking event, guests will want to include a visit
designs, people and places, animals, geometric designs, florals, and mixed media. to the adjacent Historic Village. It is in the Historic Village that many skilled crafts-
The exhibit is an amazing celebration of the creativity and hard work each rug men work at making baskets, pottery, tin, wooden buckets, glass marbles and
represents. more. The Historic Village is also the place where the lifestyle of the early settlers
The 2018 Exhibit will feature a tribute to Canada including a special exhibit is showcased by a friendly, costumed staff in shops and homes built more than a
highlighting the works of Maud Lewis, one of Canada’s most well-known and be- century ago.
loved folk artists. One of the Feature Exhibits will be an in-depth look at five gener-
ations of a hooking dynasty, while another will focus on contemporary and antique There is a “Show-Only” admission to the Rug Hooking Exhibit of just $11.00 or
braided art rugs as well as combined hooked and braided works. for only $17.00 the adult admission includes the entire Historic Village. The admis-
The show will also include four diverse Special Exhibits focusing on Words, sion rate is $11.00 for students ages 6-16 and children 5 and under are always free
Healing, Power, and the Seasons. There are also 17 Group Exhibits this year fea- with family. Sauder Village members receive free admission to the Historic Village
for an entire year. Senior, Military and AAA discounts are also available. Historic
Village hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and
Sunday afternoon noon–4:00 p.m. The Historic Village is closed Mondays, except
holidays. For more information phone 1-800-590-9755, visit www.saudervillage.
org, like Sauder Village on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

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SATURDAY AUG 11, 2018

8:00 am 5K Run followed by The 2018 Park-O-Rama is offering a variety of
family activities which include: 5K Run, Soccer
Kids Run and Volleyball Tournament, Kiddie Tractor-Pulls,
9:00 am Bicycle Swap
10:00 am Volleyball Tournament Parade, Kids Games, as well as
11:30 am 1/2 Carry Out Chicken Memorial Wall Dedications. There will be Carry
12 Noon Parade Out Chicken and full Chicken Dinners available.
1:00 pm Chicken Dinner
Music will be provided throughout the day.

1:00 pm Memorial Dedication Come on out and enjoy this Family Friendly Event!
1:30 pm Soccer Tournament Hope to see you and your family at this year’s
1:30 pm Dunk Tank & Bounce House Metamora Park-O-Rama.

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Edon Crowns Queens In Times Remembered Pageant

sound were paired beautifully to show- PHOTOS BY ANGI SCOTT, STAFF
case the ladies on stage as they modeled
By: Angi Scott their casual wear, evening gown wear
THE VILLAGE REPORTER and even answering the Q&A portion of
the evening. Former Miss Edon 2011
The Queen of Edon Pageant held Haley Jacoby and Wyatt Zulch emcee’d
their annual pageant to kick of the Edon the evening and entertainment was pro-
Daze. 18 beautiful young ladies com- vided by former Teen Miss Edon 2014
peted in their respective categories for Melody Nofziger as she crooned “Ain’t
their chance at being the next Little/Jr/ She Sweet” by Frank Sinatra.
Teen and Miss Edon. The pageant aptly
named “Times Remembered”, also in- Before the crowing took place, the
vited any and all Queen of Edon back 2017 queens gave their final walk and
to the stage as Jill Jacoby and Ariel Ho- speeches as they were escorted onto
beck celebrated their decade long anni- stage by their parents.
versary as directors. Queens of all ages
lined the stage, and returned from as LITTLE MISS EDON
close as home, from Michigan and even Clara Lynn Reitzel
as far as Idaho.
1st Runner-up-Kenlee Jo Brigle
The stage was beautifully decorated Miss Congeniality-Kenlee Jo Brigle
in a vintage setting, with donated items Miss Photogenic-Quinn Tyler Mohre
from Mudsock Mercantile. The lights and
JR MISS EDON
Avyonna Jo Hamrick
1st Runner-up-Madison Michelle Baker
Miss Congeniality-Mia Hawkins
Miss Photogenic-Lilly Joan Rohlf
TEEN MISS EDON

Alexis Starr Willis
Miss Congeniality Alexis Starr Willis
Miss Photogenic Alexis Starr Willis

MISS EDON
Brooklyn Peyton Morris

Miss Congeniality-
Brooklyn Peyton Morris

Miss Photogenic-
Brooklyn Peyton Morris
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER

Clara Lynn Reitzel
FUNDRAISER AWARD WINNER

Quinn Tyler Mohre

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10 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, August 8th, 2018

Bryan’s Bard Manufacturing Stryker’s Quadco Rehabilitation Center
Teams Up With Samaritan’s Feet Participants Give Of Their Time & Talents

By: Angi Scott away. “From the floor to the offices, our PHOTO PROVIDED
THE VILLAGE REPORTER employees help. Some of them don’t
get together outside of the workday or COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS ~ PASSING IT ON ... QRC’s Activities Center partici-
Bard Manufacturing stands for com- the company picnic and this is a way pants gave their time and talent, “passing it on,” by creating the artwork for the
munity and has always given back to that we can get together and fellowship. Stryker United Brethren Church’s Bible School program. Front Row (L-R): QRC
Bryan. On Saturday August 4, they gave Some of them here today are veterans. participants: Pam Mann, Bill Parrish, Bruce Lower, and Crystal Beck; Back Row
over 100 pairs of shoes and socks to the They were here 2 years ago.” (L-R): Bobbi Schlosser, Art Instructor, Kenli Dachenhaus and Brianna Little, Train-
children of the community that are in ing Specialists. Absent from the photo were QRC participants: Jerry Spencer and
need, in the name of Samaritan’s Feet. During the 3 hour giveaway, the em- Jane Oberlin
ployees helped check the families in and
Since 2003, Samaritan’s Feet has pair them with a Bard employee. The
given over 6.5 million shoes in 91 coun- employees wash the children’s feet and
tries and 366 cities to those in need. them fit them for a pair of socks and
The program, started in 2003 by Nige- new shoes. Feet washing is not only to
rian Manny Ohonme, knows and under- simply clean their feet, but it is also bib-
stands first hand the blessing of a pair lical and an act of humility, much like
of shoes, not to mention a NEW pair of how Jesus’s feet were washed and how
shoes. In 2010, Bard President Scott He washed the feet of his disciples.
Bard met Manny through Rotary Inter-
national. In 2011 he took a missions trip Information is sent out at the end of
to Nigeria and felt called to the ministry the school year so the company knows
of Samaritan’s Feet. In Nigeria, he was how many pairs of shoes and socks to
able to help give over 700 pairs of shoes. purchase from the North Carolina head-
quarters.
Bard has brought Samaritan’s Feet
to Bryan every 2 years since 2014 when “We distributed 1,000 flyers and
Bard celebrated their 100the anniver- received 100 pre-registrations back.”
sary. There were some walk-ins and Bard was
prepared as they had purchased extras
“It was a good way to celebrate our over the 100 pre-registrants.
100 anniversary,” Bard stated. “Shoes
provide people with hope. And this is “I feel this is something God has
one more way to serve the community.” called me to do. It’s a simple, humbling
ministry,” stated Scott.
Bard employees have helped with
the marketing of the program as well Angi can be reached at Stryker –Financial stability and com- Abell also reviewed Program Partici-
as distributing during the 3 hour give- [email protected] pliance with Ohio Department of Devel- pant Satisfaction Surveys from the last six
opmental Disability requirements were months with members. Abell reported that
the focus of discussion during Quadco “We received a very positive group of sur-
Rehabilitation Center’s regular month- veys, and there were several comments re-
ly meeting. Quadco Executive Director, garding the positive treatment people are
Bruce Abell, presented information to the receiving from staff. This continues a long
organization’s Board Members regarding standing trend.”
generally accepted guidelines for cash re-
serves held by non-profit organizations. Shannon Zellers, Program Manager,
showed members examples of items cre-
Aell told the Board that the cash re- ated by the Art Club, including a nautical
serves are measured in the ability an and a Fourth of July decoration. She also
organization has to cover monthly ex- shared that participants in the Garden
penses. Abell stated that depending on Club have been busy tending the gardens,
the stability of a non-profit organization’s decorating the outside of the Quadco facil-
income, widely recommended levels for ities and preparing for the local Farmers
cash reserves range from between three Markets as well as the Williams County
to six months for organizations consid- Fair. The Activities Center recently creat-
ered to have stable or predictable income ed decorations that were used as part of a
and twelve months for organizations that local church’s Vacation Bible School. The
would have income considered to be more Community Club made a trip to Maumee
unpredictable. He reported to members to visit Rudy’s Hot Dog for lunch to eat
that Quadco’s cash reserves are in line and to view how the food service occupa-
with the three to six months recommenda- tions in the restaurant function.
tion. He added that he feels the organiza-
tion has a stable and predictable income Rachel Lange, Quadco’s Northwest Em-
and continues to be in a healthy financial ployment Services (NWES) Manager, told
position. the Board that NWES is currently serving
31 individuals in job placement and reten-
In discussion related to compliance tion services. Lange also reported that the
to Ohio Department of Development Dis- department continues to enjoy tremen-
abilities regulations, Abell shared with dous support from local employers.
the Board that Program Manager, Shan-
non Zellers, and Assistant to the Execu- Transportation and Safety Manager,
tive Director, Becky Fox, recently attended Steven Slattman, reported that Quadco
training related to Internal Compliance for vehicles travelled 31,546 miles in 21 days
Agency Medicaid Providers. Zellers and during the month of June with no acci-
Fox reported that based on information dents. Slattman also stated that the orga-
presented at the training, Quadco remains nization had no injuries reported for the
on track and up-to-date with compliance month.
issues and is using the best options avail-
able for training Quadco staff members. The next meeting of the Non-Profit
Board will be August 28, 2018, in the
Stryker facility conference room.

US Pending Home Sales
Rose 0.9 Percent In June

Couples Cooking Class To Be Held By: Josh Boak pending sales have also tumbled in all four
At The West Unity Branch Library AP Economics Writer regions during the past year, especially in
the Northeast and West where homes are
The West Unity Branch Library will make Cinnamon Apple Jelly. As always WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans generally more expensive.
be holding a Couples Cooking Class on there will be samples of all the recipes signed contracts to purchase homes in
Saturday, September 29 at 10:00 am. to share with your partner. Couples will June compared to May, but the volume Pending sales are a barometer of home
Couples will learn how to make recipes also get to take home a jar of applesauce of pending sales has slipped over the past purchases that are completed a month or
with apples. Library Branch Manager, to enjoy. year. two later.
Ruth Meyer will demonstrate Apple Stru-
del, stretching the dough until it is see- This program is FREE to the public. The National Association of Realtors After months of steady gains, the hous-
through, then brushing the whole thing You must preregister by Thursday, Sep- said Monday that its pending home sales ing market has shown evidence of stalling.
with melted butter. tember 27, as class size is limited to 20 index rose 0.9 percent last month to 106.9.
participants. The West Unity Branch Li- But on a yearly basis, pending home sales The Realtors said last week that com-
Participants will make applesauce brary is located at 109 South High Street. have fallen 2.5 percent. pleted sales of existing homes fell 0.6 per-
and apple butter, with Victorio Strain- For more information, or to register, con- cent in June from the prior month and 2.2
er, and learn how to use the leftovers to tact Ruth Meyer at 419-924-5237. There are signs that home-buying has percent over the past 12 months. The me-
stalled in recent months due to the mix of dian sales price rose 5.2 percent over the
Ohio Governor Signs Updated rising prices, higher mortgage rates and a past year to $276,900, about double the
dearth of sales listings. pace of wage gains.

On a monthly basis, pending sales in- Sales of newly built homes tumbled 5.3
creased in all four geographic regions: percent in June, while ground breakings
Northeast, Midwest, South and West. But also fell, according to the Commerce De-
partment.

Payday Lending Restrictions

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. er’s monthly net income, or 6 percent of
John Kasich (KAY’-sik) has signed into the gross income.
law a proposal cracking down on Ohio’s
short-term lending industry. Fees and interest can’t be more than
60 percent of the loan’s original princi-
The bill approved by the Republican pal amount. Ohio has some of the high-
governor Monday caps interest rates est payday loan rates in the nation.
and limits fees on such loans. It also
bars loans with terms of less than 30 The Ohio House earlier this month
days. Payments on loans of 90 days or approved a Senate version of the bill
less can’t exceed 7 percent of a borrow- that added restrictions over the payday
lending industry’s objections.

Spring Arbor University Dean’s

List For The Spring 2018 Semester SALES INCREASE ... In this March 6, 2018, photo a sign advertises the pending sale
of a home in San Jose, Calif. More Americans signed contracts to purchase homes in
Shea Livensparger of Montpelier was 2. She is the daughter of Bill and Kelly June compared to May, but the volume of pending sales has slipped over the past year.
recently named to the Spring Arbor Uni- Livensparger. The National Association of Realtors said Monday, July 30, that its pending home sales
versity Dean’s List for the Spring 2018 index rose 0.9 percent last month to 106.9. But on a yearly basis, pending home sales
semester. Livensparger, a Senior, is ma- Exactly 335 students made the have fallen 2.5 percent. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
joring in Elementary Education Option Dean’s list for the Spring 2018 semester
at Spring Arbor University.

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Several Young Ladies Compete For Four County Career Center To
Titles In Miss Pioneer Pageant Begin Classes On August 15th
Opening day for all Four County Ca- requiring all students to either pur-
reer Center students is Wednesday, Au- chase a lunch in the cafeteria or carry
Pride of Pioneer Pageant is August 11th, located at the North Central Schools, 400 gust 15, 2018. The Career Center takes their own. Lunches conform to federal
E. Baubice Street, Pioneer, Ohio. Doors open at 3:30, pageant starts at 4:00pm. the concept of career and technical edu- governmental standards for a nutritious
Ticket cost is $5 each at the door. Please park at the south side of the school. cation beyond the traditional concept student lunch.
Please come support our girls and watch them Rock the Stage! of focused training for a single profes-
All Four County Career Center asso-
sion and expands it to include clusters ciate districts provide bus transporta-
of training in a career field. The 2018- tion for students enrolled in the Career
2019 school year at Four County Career Center. Students are urged to use the
Center is opening its’ doors to over 900 transportation provided by their local
new and returning students. district. For students who must drive
Upon completing their training, stu- cars to school, a parking area is provid-
dents receive a Career Passport con- ed at the northwest side of the school
taining a certificate documenting their building.
training along with verification of em- School closing and delays will be
ployability skills. If they meet the grad- broadcast over the Archbold, Bryan,
uation requirements of their high school Defiance, Montpelier and Napoleon ra-
and pass the required state examina- dio stations as well as WTVG-13 TV and
tions, they also receive a diploma from WTOL-11 TV in Toledo.
their associate high school. Additional information regarding
Students attend the Career Center the 2018-2019 school year including
classes starting at 8:45 a.m. and ending the Student Handbook can be found
Caylee Denstedt, daughter Misty Carpenter, daughter Emyrson Hollstein, daugh- at 3:00 p.m. Four County Career Cen- on the Career Center website at www.
of Tony and Courtney Den- of Scott and Tabitha Car- ter of Mike and Heather ter follows a closed lunch period policy fourcounty.net.
stedt penter Hollstein

Edon FFA Attends Washington

Leadership Conference

Bryn Gearig, daughter of Candace Gendron, daugh- Gia Fiser, Daughter of Josh WASHINGTON D.C. – Alea Brandt, and pack over 45,000 meals for Meals
Jeremy and Stephanie ter of Chris and Rachel and Jodi Fiser Arianna Howard, and Aidan Muehlfeld of Hope. Members also analyzed the
Gearig Gendron Anna Burt, daughter of from the Edon FFA Chapter converged needs of their communities, develop
Brytton Patten, daughter of Claire Gendron, daughter Ryan and Kati Burt on Washington, D.C., from July 17th- wide-ranging and high-impact commu-
Ryan and Karrie Patten of Chris and Rachel Gen- 22nd to evaluate their personal skills nity service initiatives, and implement
dron and interests, develop leadership talent their plans with the help of their FFA
and create service plans that will make chapters upon return home. Students
a difference in their communities. All in recent years have promoted agri-
three members are going into their ju- cultural literacy; brought attention to
nior year at Edon High School and are abuse; collected and distributed shoes
Edon FFA Chapter Officers. to individuals in Haiti; created a hunger
awareness plan and more.
Created in 1969, the Washington
Leadership Conference (WLC) is held FFA members also experienced the
annually, and this summer more than history of the nation’s capital and toured
2,300 students from across the country landmarks including the Washington
attended. Students spent the week un- Monument, the National Mall, Arlington
der the guidance of professionals, coun- National Cemetery and the U.S. Capitol,
selors and FFA staff. In workshops, among others.
seminars and small groups, members
focused on identifying and developing Edon FFA members were able to at-
their personal strengths and goals while tend WLC due to very generous spon-
undergoing comprehensive leadership sors, including the Ohio FFA Founda-
training that will help them guide their tion, Edon FFA Alumni, Dimension
local FFA chapters. Hardwood Veneers, Inc., Thiel Oil Com-
pany, Edon State Bank, and Thiel Con-
According to Brandt, “WLC was a struction.
once in a lifetime opportunity that I
wish everyone could take. My favorite For more information, visit FFA.org/
part was meeting all my new friends WLC. The National FFA Organization
and getting to explore the historical provides leadership, personal growth
background of our country. Also, I de- and career success training through ag-
veloped great leadership skills along the ricultural education to 653,359 student
way, and I can’t wait to apply them at members who belong to one of 8,568 lo-
home!” cal FFA chapters throughout the U.S.,
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The capstone of the conference was The organization is also supported by
a civic engagement activity where par- 344,239 alumni members in 2,051
ticipants apply what they have learned alumni chapters throughout the U.S.

Sophie Eustace, daughter Makinzy King, daughter of Logan Brown, daughter of
of Trent and Becky Eustace Russell and Sasha King AJ Brown and Lisa Brock

Gypsy Moths Informational
Meeting Scheduled For August 16th

There will be a Gypsy Moth infor- were summers in northwest Ohio where SEEING THE SIGHTS ... Aidan, Arianna and Alea at the White House.
mational meeting Thursday August 16, caterpillar numbers were so high that
2018 at 7pm held at the Robert Fulton stands of trees where defoliated, people Fulton County OKs Contract
Agricultural Center hosted by the OSU weren’t able to enjoy their outdoor living
Fulton County Extension and Ohio De- spaces, and it was a real mess,” recalls
partment of Agriculture David Atkins Amy Stone, Extension Educator with
who operates the Aerial Suppression Ohio State University’s Lucas County
Program. Office.

Earlier this summer noticeable Attend this meeting to get Informa-
amounts of gypsy moth caterpillars were tion about the gypsy moth, including
observed in northern Fulton and Lucas an application for the 2019 Aerial Sup-
counties. Gypsy moth populations in pression Program, the requirements for
recent years have been relatively low, the treatment and the 50/50 cost share.
leaving many forgetting what it feels There is no cost and registration to at-
like in an outbreak situation. “There tend.

Upcoming Teacher Day For Fayette Water Tower Project
Adriel Inc., for IV-E services relating to
& Author Book Signing By: James Pruitt visitation. The increase is $2,508.75.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Join other educators from through- This program is brought to you by The commissioners approved a con-
out the county at this special day. the new Museum of Fulton County The Village of Swanton is growing by tract between Pittsburgh Tower Co.,
Teachers will receive free admission to which features the permanent exhibit less than an acre after it annexed a par- and Fayette to paint the village’s water
the Museum as well the opportunity to “Preserving the Past, Embracing the cel owned by a local couple. tower. The $41,300 project is funded
take a guided tour at 2:00pm with spe- Present, and Making the Future,” The mostly through a $38,000 Community
cial emphasis on educational themes Legacy Shop, as well as special exhibits Fulton County received notice Aug. 1 Development Block Grant through the
and how local history can inform sub- and events. of the land transfer of the three-quarters county.
jects from U.S. history, to the maths of an acre parcel. The petition had been
and sciences. It is located at 8848 State Highway filed July 16, the same date the Village The board appointed two people to
108 Wauseon, OH across from the Ful- of Swanton approved the annexation. the Fulton County Advisory Board. The
In addition we will offer a free book ton County Fairgrounds Exit 34 on the appointees are Marissa Dopp, director
signing by local author, James N. Figy. Ohio Turnpike. The Museum is open In other business, the Board of Com- of nursing, Fulton County Health De-
Mr. Figy, born in 1928 recounts his beginning May 5th Monday through Sat- missioners approved the second pay- partment and representing the Board
memories and experiences of growing up urday 10am to 4pm and Sunday from ment to Sand Ridge Excavating for work of Health and Melissa Rupp, extension
and living in Fulton County, through- 12pm to 4pm. Admission is $8 Adults on CR K at CR 12 and SR64 to Road 5. educator, family and consumer science,
out the book he shares tips on how to 16 and up, $7 Seniors, $3 for Children OSU Extension Office, representing
become involved in the community and ages 6-15, Members and Children un- The board approved an increase of Public and Private Colleges/Universities
change the through service to others. der 6 are Free. $1,050. 45 for Edward Kelley and Sons, and Adult Education.
by the director of Fulton County Public
Utilities. James can be reached at
[email protected]
The commissioners approved an in-
crease in the contract between JFS and

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Fayette Pays Tribute To Tom Spiess At Bullthistle

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Bryan Begins Visioning Process For Downtown

PHOTOS BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF “It’s a beautiful moment when it all ECONOMIC IMPACTS ... Joyce Barrett, executive director for Heritage Ohio talks about
COORDINATOR ... Pearl-Jean Mabe, comes together.” some of economic impacts the Main Street Program can impact. She said an empty
downtown coordinator for Heritage Ohio building can remove $217,000 from the community.
spoke about designing a revitalized town Along with the new bonds forged, old
at the special meeting at the Bryan Family attitudes will have to change. Towns has been a big trend over the last 20 Pearl-Jean Mabe, downtown coordina-
Moose Lodge July 31. need to stop being hard on themselves, years. tor. Her emphasis was on making sure
Hamilton said. everyone in the community could ac-
By: James Pruitt Office Manager Devin Miles asked cess public spaces and had a say in
THE VILLAGE REPORTER The goal is not to mimic another why would anyone come to Bryan? The how physical space is used.
Residents of Bryan got a chance to town, but rather celebrate Bryan’s town needs a strong unified brand and
dream a bit about what kind of town uniqueness. Another benefit is it teach- it should focus promotion on locally Signage is important because it
they’d like to have a special gathering es people to take care of problems on made products. should be designed for pedestrians and
Wednesday night. their own. When business owners come not drivers. Wayfinding signs are im-
The two-hour session at the Moose in the back to open their store, they “A pleasing sight will bring people portant for features such as city park-
Family Lodge drew more than 50 people need to see the world. back,” Miles said. ing.
who listened to various team members
talk about different aspects of town. “We have to come out front and see if Towns need to focus on cooperation Signs also provide public informa-
From the get-go, the group shared there is a pile of leaves,” Hamilton said. and promotion, cross-business promo- tion.
its mission: “Save the places that mat- tion and niche promotion, Miles said.
ter. Build community. Live Better. The program is incremental in na- It was noted there are no bike stands
Director of Revitalization Frances Jo ture, even after 30 years, she said. So Special events can reinforce the in Bryan and the benches, while nice,
Hamilton opened the session. even if there are lines at all the res- need for bringing people downtown. To all face out into the street.
Every community Heritage Ohio taurants on a Tuesday, there are still do that, local businesses need to be in-
comes into helps has the same attitude, things that need to be done, Hamilton volved, he said. To address the needs, the town
Hamilton said. Heritage Ohio works on said. needs a minimum maintenance code.
three tacks: technical assistance, Main Festivals should offer food, music
Street Program and the 4-Point ap- Its implementation oriented so they overlapping activities, activities for all James can be reached at
proach. want towns to always be doing some- ages with something available for free. [email protected]
“At the core of who we are is histori- thing.
cal preservation,” Hamilton said. This Designing a revitalized town fell to
involves the Top Opportunities Pro- The Heritage team was scheduled to
gram, Ohio Historic Theaters Initiative, meet with selected stakeholders Thurs- Indiana Wind Farm To Help Power
Preservation Easement Program and day to fine-tune the initial concept. Ohio Facebook Data Center
One-on-one advice and consultation.
The agency also advocates for the The key points include design, pro- WINCHESTER, Ind. (AP) — A $300 “Facebook is committed to finding
Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit. motion, organization and economic vi- million wind energy farm in eastern In- new renewable energy projects on the
Main Street revitalization is a na- tality. These points are designed to help diana is expected to help power Face- same power grid for all of our facilities,”
tional movement which began in 1980. communities train their humans to re- book’s Midwest data center in Ohio. said Bobby Hollis, director of Global
There are decades of background in- turn to the downtown. The drumbeat Energy for Facebook. “We’re excited to
formation showing what worked and must be constant on getting the mes- Houston-based alternative energy partner with EDP Renewables to help
where. sage out, Hamilton said. company EDP Renewables North Ameri- us meet our sustainability goals in the
Bryan is a downtown affiliate pro- ca announced Thursday that it plans to region.”
gram, a second-tier participant in the Hamilton introduced speakers who build 50 new turbines throughout Ran-
statewide program. touched on different aspects of the pro- dolph County in the next year, the Rich- The project is a “welcome opportu-
The Main Street approach identi- gram. mond Palladium-Item reported . nity” for Randolph County to work with
fies the community vision for success globally-recognized companies to cre-
and creates community transformation Executive Director Joyce Barrett “EDP Renewables has received a tre- ate renewable energy, said Greg Beum-
strategies. They do so by using eight talked about economic vitality. This in- mendous amount of support in Ran- er, executive director of the Randolph
principles. cludes a do-it-yourself downtown busi- dolph County,” said Blair Matocha, a County Economic Development Corp.
This includes a comprehensive ap- ness study. One town tracked a week’s DP Renewables spokeswoman. “This in
proach where everything is used. There spending of a family of five and saw combination with good wind resource EDP Renewables’ first Headwaters
is no cookie-cutter approach. how much they spent locally. and great access to transmission led us development, which became operational
The strategy has a strong emphasis to choosing the Headwaters II site.” about four years ago, features nearly
on quality. An inventory can show towns what 100 turbines in Randolph County. The
“Everything you do relies on qual- types of businesses they have and how The Headwaters II wind farm will pro- new wind farm won’t use those existing
ity,” Hamilton said. “If you are doing many. They can find businesses that duce enough electricity to power about turbines and will instead rely on new
sixty flower baskets and thirty of them might be interested in expanding to 52,000 homes annually. construction, Matocha said.
are dead, you should probably just do meet a need, Barrett said.
thirty.” EDP Renewables said Facebook will Work on the project is expected to
Making meaningful public/private A vacant building can represent purchase much of that power for its begin late next year, Matocha said. The
relationships is also important. $217,000 in lost revenue to the com- center in New Albany, Ohio. Facebook wind farm should be operational by
munity, so it’s important for towns to has agreed to purchase 139 megawatts 2020, she said.
be actively working to keep storefronts per year from the wind farm for the next
filled. 15 years. The 970,000-square-foot data Information from: Palladium-Item,
center is expected to employ more than http://www.pal-item.com
The importance of buying local was 100 workers.
made clear in a graphic comparing what
happens to $100 spent at a local busi-
ness and $100 spent at a non-local site.

The local business keeps $68 of that
$100 purchase local, compared to $43
for a non-local purchase. The local store
does send money out of the community
to purchase supplies but keeps most of
the sale in town for wages, taxes, sup-
plies and utilities.

Some of the areas the city needs to
work on are clearly marked parking
lots, bike stands and a unified image.
Branding is all important in today’s
market and that should filter down to
the image a town wants to use to pro-
mote itself.

Other steps include promoting va-
cant buildings as business opportuni-
ties.

One lesson the speakers wanted the
audience to learn is “good businesses
do not go into crummy buildings.”

Another was that upper floor living

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AUGUST 10TH, 2018 - AUGUST 16TH, 2018

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Neil Toeppe Selected As 2018 Swanton Williams County OKs
Corn Festival Grand Marshal Enterprise Zone In Pioneer
tee member of the Fulton
County Economic Devel- es. That amounts to an annual savings of
opment Corporation and By: James Pruitt $31,400. The normal side deals with the

currently is a member of THE VILLAGE REPORTER school boards does not apply since it’s

the FCEDC. Reifel Industries in Pioneer is planning only for 10 years, Davis said.
a $7.7 million investment into its facility “So, this is a straight-up, just 60 per-
He has served as a with a 52,000 square foot expansion. cent abatement of those property taxes,
member of Congressman not existing, it’s only on the improved
Bob Latta’s Economic Ad- To accomplish that the Williams Coun- value,” Davis said. “So, we’re never tak-
visory Group; a member ty Board of Commissioners approved an ing away anything that’s currently being
of Northwest State’s Busi- Enterprise Zone Agreement for the com- collected. This is off of the proposed new
ness Management Advi- pany. The agreement is through a limit- work that’s going to happen out there.”
sory Board; is a founding ed partnership named KLJ. WEDCO has
member and past vice- been working with the company for some JobsOhio offered a $50,000 training
president of the Northwest time, WEDCO Director Matt Davis said. grant for the 20 new positions. The equip-
Ohio Benefit Alliance; he ment being purchased is expensive and
has served on the Swan- “You know, that’s probably conserva- includes some automation.
ton Public Library Board tive but regardless, that’s a $7.7 million
of Trustees for the past 10 investment, $2.5 million of that is in build- In other news:
ing expansions,” Davis said. “The balance Drainage Engineer Brian Fritsch and
is going to be in machinery equipment and County EngineerTodd Roth met with the
years and is the current inventory. Commissioners July 30 to discuss and
Board President; he was “What’s that’s going to do is create a review the proposed permanent mainte-
a founding member of the minimum of 15 new jobs, probably more nance collections of ditches for FY 2019.
Swanton Area Community along the lines of 20 in the next three The proposed 2019 collections were set
Coalition, its past presi- years.” at $364,162.00 is to be used by the Wil-
The new jobs will mean an additional liams County Auditor’s Office.
dent and current trea-
Neil and Eileen (Hines) Toeppe have surer. He is a founding $600,000 in new annual payroll.
resided in Swanton since 1984. They member of the Northwest Ohio Benefit The agreement includes incentives James can be reached at
have one son, Joe, and two grandsons, Alliance and serves on its board. Neil is such as a 60 percent abatement on tax- [email protected]

Logan and Jacob. Joe is a 1990 Swan- also currently the Vice President of the
ton H.S. graduate and Logan was in the Fulton County Visitor Bureau Board Vatican Meets #Metoo: Nuns
Class of 2016. Jacob is in the class of of Directors. He is also the Past Com- Denounce Their Abuse By Priests
2020. mander of the Toledo Post 335 of the
American Legion. By: Nicole Winfield and SPEAKING OUT ... In this Sunday, April
Neil has been active in the communi- Rodney Muhumuza 1, 2018 file photo, nuns are silhouett-
ty ever since he moved here. When son With the chamber of commerce Neil ed in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.
Joe was in Boy Scout Troop 208 in 1984 started the Community Calendar that is VATICAN CITY (AP) — Revelations Some nuns are now finding their voices,
Neil was the troop chairman. Shortly now in its seventh year. He also initiat- that a prominent U.S. cardinal sexually buoyed by the #MeToo movement and
thereafter he and Eileen joined Val- ed the Community Directory about five abused and harassed his adult seminar- the growing recognition that adults can
leywood Golf Club where they became years ago. However, he is most proud ians have exposed an egregious abuse be victims of sexual abuse when there
involved with the Ma & Pa Golf league of bringing the Swanton Juried Fine Art of power that has shocked Catholics on is an imbalance of power in a relation-
and Neil became the league statistician. Exhibit to life in 2014 with the help of a both sides of the Atlantic. But the Vati- ship. The sisters are going public in part
Shortly after he was elected to the Board small but dedicated group of volunteers. can has long been aware of its hetero- because of years of inaction by church
of Trustees where he was elected club sexual equivalent — the sexual abuse leaders, even after major studies on the
Secretary. He served in this position for The art exhibit encourages creativity of nuns by priests and bishops — and problem in Africa were reported to the
over eight years. He is the only person in the young and not so young and Neil done little to stop it, an Associated Press Vatican in the 1990s. (AP Photo/An-
in club history to be awarded Emeritus is very proud to note that, while the ex- analysis has found. drew Medichini, File)
status. hibit is in its infancy, it has already pro-
vided nearly $3,000.00 in scholarships An examination by the AP shows that But being taken seriously is often
In 1996 he retired from the Ohio Bell to student artists. The exhibit brings cases of abused nuns have emerged in the toughest obstacle for sisters who
Telephone Company as a manager in artists and visitors from over 25 com- Europe, Africa, South America and Asia, are sexually abused, said Demasure,
the business marketing department’s munities to Swanton and provides an demonstrating that the problem is glob- until recently executive director of the
Strategic Utilization of Management In- opportunity to show off Swanton. al and pervasive, thanks to the sisters’ church’s Center for Child Protection at
formation Technology group and he was second-class status in the church and the Pontifical Gregorian University, the
immediately hired by Pioneer Standard Also, if you stop by the chamber of- their ingrained subservience to the men church’s leading think tank on the is-
Electronics and then was recruited to fice Neil is quick to take you over to his who run it. sue.
manage the sales operation of Brooks “chart wall” with over a dozen charts
Fiber Technology. When he left Brooks, and show you the census statistics that Yet some nuns are now finding their “They (the priests) can always say
he formed his own company, Peak Per- show that Swanton has the highest me- voices, buoyed by the #MeToo move- ‘she wanted it,’” Demasure said.
formance Consulting, Inc. dian income, highest housing values, ment and the growing recognition that
highest aggregate income and the sec- even adults can be victims of sexual Demasure said many priests in Afri-
During this time, he and Eileen di- ond highest number of businesses in abuse when there is an imbalance of ca, for example, struggle with tradition-
vided their time between their Maui Fulton County. power in a relationship. The sisters are al and cultural beliefs in the importance
Condo and their Swanton home. When going public in part to denounce years of having children. Novices are particu-
their second grandson came along in It goes without saying that Neil stays of inaction by church leaders, even af- larly vulnerable because they often need
2001 they decided to return to Swanton very busy. He is quick to point out that ter major studies on the problem in Af- a letter from their parish priest to be ac-
fulltime. without a wife who is willing to share rica were reported to the Vatican in the cepted into certain religious congrega-
him with the community he couldn’t be 1990s. tions.
When playing golf in the Swanton nearly as involved as he is. Eileen is
Chamber Golf outing in 2002 with Pas- regularly heard to ask him “What meet- “It opened a great wound inside of “And sometimes they have to pay for
tor and Carolyn Haller, Pastor Haller ings do you have this week?” so she can me,” one nun told the AP. “I pretended it that,” she said.
told Neil that Judy Debo was retiring organize their family and social calendar didn’t happen.”
from the chamber position and since he around his schedule. And when these women become
wasn’t doing anything might he be in- Wearing a full religious habit and pregnant?
terested in applying for the position. When asked why he stays so involved clutching her rosary, the woman broke
he casually mentions that you often nearly two decades of silence to tell AP “Mainly, she has an abortion. Even
In January 2003 Neil started his new here folks say, “Why doesn’t someone about the moment in 2000 when the more than once. And he pays for that. A
position with the Swanton Area Cham- do something about that?”. “Well”, he priest to whom she was confessing her religious sister has no money. A priest,
ber of Commerce. Since then Neil has says, “I’m someone. So why not try do- sins forced himself on her, mid-sacra- yes,” she said.
represented the community in various ing something?” ment.
positions in many organizations. Neil There can also be a price for blowing
served on the Fulton County Commu- Neil stated that it is humbling to The assault — and a subsequent ad- the whistle.
nity Improvement Corporation Board for be added to the list of those who have vance by a different priest a year later
over 10 years, many of those years as been Grand Marshals in the past. To be — led her to stop going to confession In 2013, the Rev. Anthony Musaala
vice-president. He also was a founding added to this list is quite an honor and with any priest other than her spiritual in Kampala, Uganda, wrote a letter to
member and charter Executive Commit- distinction. father, who lives in a different country. members of the local Catholic establish-
ment about “numerous cases” of alleged
Archbold Rotarians Hear The extent of the abuse of nuns is sex liaisons of priests, including with
About Mobile Arts Program unclear, at least outside the Vatican. nuns. He was suspended until he issued
However, this week, about half a dozen an apology in May, even though Ugan-
PHOTO PROVIDED sisters in a small religious congrega- dan newspapers regularly report cases
tion in Chile went public on national of priests caught in sex escapades.
BLACK SWAMP ARTS COUNCIL ... Diane Tinsman, the coordinator of the Mobile television with their stories of abuse by
Arts Program that is offered through the Black Swamp Arts Council, told Archbold priests and other nuns — and how their Archbishop John Baptist Odama,
Rotarians recently that the travelling arts program has provided 133 workshops superiors did nothing to stop it. leader of the Ugandan conference of
and 1,330 contact hours during its first year of operation. She explained the pro- bishops, told the AP that allegations
gram was launched last August (2017) to make the arts accessible to persons who A nun in India recently filed a formal against individual priests should not be
weren’t able to attend the camps and programs that the Council regularly provides police complaint accusing a bishop of used to smear the whole church.
in the tri-state area. Through the Mobile Arts Program, the Council regularly pro- rape, something that would have been
vides a variety of arts programming at no cost to youth and adults who are involved unthinkable even a year ago. And cases “Individual cases must be treated as
with 11 different agencies, including the House of Ruth domestic violence shelter in Africa have come up periodically; in individual cases,” he said.
and PATH Center, a homeless shelter, both in Defiance; the Fairlawn and Fulton 2013, for example, a well-known priest
Manor senior living facilities in Archbold and Wauseon, Community Health Pro- in Uganda wrote a letter to his superi- The reports in the 1990s were pre-
fessionals’ summer grief camp for youth who have lost a loved one, the Archbold ors that mentioned “priests romantical- pared by members of religious orders
“laundry buddies” program. and an after-school program at the Bryan YMCA. Di- ly involved with religious sisters” — for for top church officials. In 1994, the
ane said that the Black Swamp Arts Council pays area artists to provide the pro- which he was promptly suspended from late Sr. Maura O’Donohue wrote about
grams. She emphasized that participants not only have an opportunity to express the church until he apologized in May. a six-year, 23-nation survey, in which
themselves through art, but also the opportunity to talk about themselves with the she learned of 29 nuns who had been
artists. The program is funded through private donations and two grants from the “I am so sad that it took so long for impregnated in a single congregation.
Archbold and Defiance area foundations. To learn more about the Black Swamp this to come into the open, because
Arts Council and the Mobile Arts Program, visit the Council’s website. She added there were reports long ago,” Karlijn De- Nuns, she reported, were considered
that the Council would welcome any donations to support the Mobile Arts Program. masure, one of the church’s leading ex- “safe” sexual partners for priests fearing
The program was arranged by David David. perts on clergy sexual abuse and abuse infection with HIV from prostitutes or
of power, told AP in an interview. other women.

The Vatican declined to comment on The reports were never meant to
what measures, if any, it has taken to be made public, but the U.S. National
assess the scope of the problem glob- Catholic Reporter put them online in
ally, or to punish offenders and care for 2001. To date, the Vatican hasn’t said
victims. A Vatican official said it is up to what, if anything, it ever did with the in-
local church leaders to sanction priests formation.
who sexually abuse sisters.
Muhumuza reported from Kampala,
The official, who spoke on condi- Uganda.
tion of anonymity because he wasn’t
authorized to speak on the issue, said Have a confidential tip? Contact Amy
the church has focused much of its at- Forliti at The Associated Press at 612-
tention on protecting children, but that 332-2727 or [email protected]
vulnerable adults “deserve the same
protection.”

“Consecrated women have to be en-
couraged to speak up when they are
molested,” the official told AP. “Bishops
have to be encouraged to take them se-
riously, and make sure the priests are
punished if guilty.”

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Cancer Assistance Of Williams County
Supporters Bike To The Bridge On August 4th

By: Timothy Kays Riders of all ages register in one of three The services of CAWC are extended ex- on East High Street in Bryan. “It was
THE VILLAGE REPORTER distance categories...10, 25 and 50-mile clusively to patients residing in Williams a good day...good day,” Johnson said.
routes. Sponsored riders collect dona- County, and because they have no re- “We had repeat supporters, and we had
It hits like a punch in the gut. The tions for CAWC, then head out to the gional or national partnerships, fund- a couple of different families...everybody
emotional shock of having your health highway of hope for those that CAWC raising events like Bike to the Bridge showed up to bridge the need for cancer
care provider look you in the eye and serves. “It’s the community coming to- are essential for the continuity of the patients here in Williams County. I had
say those dreaded words, “You have gether to support our mission, which is program. 18 registered for the 50-mile, and 27 for
cancer,” is real, and it is just the first to financially assist cancer patients in the 25. We had 19 on the 10-mile, and
blow in what will become a real war for Williams County,” said the Executive “The program is a unique, individu- there were 65 total riders. We probably
the patient. The monster called cancer Director of CAWC, Nancy Johnson. In- alized program,” Johnson said. “We hit the goal of $10,000 this year, which
loves collateral damage, and is not con- surance is nice to have, but the co-pays recognize that the cancer patient has we haven’t had for a while.”
tent to wreak havoc on just the patient. incurred in the battle with cancer can gone through a dramatic time of being
It is proficient at rending the fabric of bust a bank account in short order...and diagnosed, and it changes their lives. So The opportunity to help friends and
family and taxing the ties of friendship, that’s just the covered side of the war. not only do we help financially, we do a neighbors in Williams County that are
all while draining savings accounts, There are plenty of things like medical psychosocial case management, where battling cancer is not limited to the Bike
checking accounts, and morale with in- supplies and transportation costs that we’re looking to see what else is affected to the Bridge event. If you would like
discriminate ease. are NOT covered by insurance. Those by their cancer diagnosis treatment... to ‘Be the Bridge’ for someone in need,
costs in their entirety fall squarely upon how it affects their work life, their home contact Nancy Johnson at Cancer As-
Cancer does not just bring about de- the shoulders of the already strapped life, their social life. We offer resources sistance of Williams County by pick-
bilitating and sometimes life threatening patient. CAWC helps bridge the ever- and recommendations to help them ing up the phone and calling 419-636-
physical illness; it afflicts body, mind widening financial gap for the patient, navigate through their cancer journey.” 0079. You can also look up CAWC on
and spirit with voracity. A cancer pa- bringing sorely needed peace of mind to Facebook.
tient can feel all alone and overwhelmed the patient and their family. As the sun climbed the warm and
in the invisible octagon of battle against muggy skies on the morning of August Timothy can be reached at
this disease. It is for that reason that CAWC does not stop at just dollars 4, the assembled riders headed out from [email protected]
Cancer Assistance of Williams County and cents. There are areas where even the East Annex county office complex
(CAWC) was created, to help the patient CAWC is not equipped to help, and in
in the multiple fronts of their battle. those areas, the organization advocates
These services are free to the patient, for assistance through applications for
but are not free to the organization, pharmaceutical charitable programs
hence the need for fundraising. On the and other local and national organiza-
morning of August 4, the biggest fund- tions that can assist with ongoing ex-
raiser of the year for CAWC was staged penses. CAWC also partners with local
in the form of the 17th annual Bike to churches to help with the emotional and
the Bridge event. spiritual support that is sorely needed.

The premise of the event is simple.

Williams County EMS
Director Discusses Agency
Woes With Commissioners

By: James Pruitt ation does fix itself, the county may have
THE VILLAGE REPORTER to make the system tax-based and assess
a levy all taxpayers.
Funding, staffing and equipment con-
cerns are causing a few gray hairs on for Hicks left his final piece of bad news
EMS Director Jim Hicks. for last. He said the agency is handling
two long-distance non-emergency runs
The department is dealing with aging per day that take a unit out of the area for
equipment, non-competitive wages for its 90 minutes. The upside is the EMS makes
staff and dilemmas over reimbursement good money on these runs, but the down
for runs and non-emergency trips. Direc- side is it leaves the county without enough
tor Jim Hicks went through a litany of vehicles to adequately respond to multiple
needs with the Board of Commissioners calls.
Aug. 2.
Hicks worked two weekends ago at the
EMS has been able to pay for its new office, on the truck, because he didn’t have
building and a new ambulance with cash staffing. So, in between runs, he looks at
and still has $422,000 in the bank, but the reports.
other equipment needs are looming on the
horizon. “We averaged 12.78 runs for a 24-hour
period,” Hicks said. “That means there was
Hicks estimates he will have to pur- an EMS dispatch, if you average that out,
chase five or six new cardiac monitors at every hour and fifty-four minutes around
$40,000 apiece. This caused a bit of stick- the clock. Now, obviously they don’t come
er shock for Commissioner Terry Rummel. every hour and fifty-four minutes, and
that’s where the problem comes.
There are no grants available for EMS
departments to seek, so a leasing program During the first six months of the year
may be the best option. EMS received 10+ calls per 24-hour pe-
riod. The day-shift from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Staffing is becoming a problem as does two calls for every one on night-shift.
many people are leaving for other depart-
ments that pay more per hour. Archbold “Our crisis killer time is from 1 p.m.-8
just advertised for $19 an hour and the p.m.,” Hicks said. “We average 1.2 long-
Williams County EMS’s top pay is $16.80- distance, out-of-the hospital transfers to
$17 an hour, Hicks said. area hospitals per day. We do six long-dis-
tance transfers every five days. Unfortu-
“That’s difficult,” Hicks said. “The new nately, most of those transfers occur that
people can go to work for some of the non- 1 p.m.-8 p.m., time window, also.
emergencies and make 2-3 dollars more
than we do.” “A long-distance transfer takes the
squad, Life Squad 1, out of the county for
It’s not just a local issue. Hicks went to a minimum of 2 hours if they’re going to
a conference in Lima and heard the stories Parkview and traffic’s good, to 4.5 hours if
of other departments taking people and they’re going to Saint V’s in the afternoon
turning them into great departments only on the other side of Toledo.
to have some other agency come and steal
them away. “Each non-emergency transfer is an
hour to an hour and a half in length, and
These EMS personnel are now head- we’re averaging just over two of them a
ing into nurse practitioner, Life Flight and day, 24/7, 365. So, what’s happening
mobile ICUs. is, we’re in a situation where we are fre-
quently without ambulances covering our
“It’s just really hard to find staffing, and county.”
then when you get the really good ones,
EMS is usually the first step in the process The commissioners said they would
to move on to nurse practitioner positions, work with Hicks on finding a solution.
something that does a lot of things,” Hicks
said. “So, I’m probably going to be sending James can be reached at
you a recommendation to hire somebody [email protected]
to replace the one we lost the other day,
because that’s a night shift and that’s dif-
ficult to fill.”

The county could still fill
a position that’s been open
for a year it has chosen to
fill with part-timers. Most of
the part-timers have been
working into the Obam-
acare maximum hours
without the county having
to offer them insurance.

“Most of them are ap-
proaching the 800-hour
window and you get to
1,000 and now you’ve got
to start watching because
the most they can have is,
like, 12-something a year,”
Hicks said.

The commissioners told
Hicks to look at the pay
scale and report back.

The commissioners also
looked at the scale for runs,
which has not increased
since 2011. The EMS can
charge $2,000 per run but
Medicare/Medicaid only re-
imburse $378, Hicks said.

For Rummel, if the situ-

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Williams SWCD Field 1st Annual Women’s Softball Tournament Raises
Technology Day: Conservation Funds For Edgerton’s Rob Pettit Family
By: Timothy Kays not been seen in the Bryan area in quite
Practices Improve Soil Health THE VILLAGE REPORTER a while...a women’s softball tournament.
The tournament was first and foremost
Save the date and plan on joining to ask questions and hear what is actu- You can’t live in Edgerton and not designed to be a fundraiser for the Pettit
your friends and neighbors for the Wil- ally working for some of your neighbors. know Rob Pettit. family, but it served a second purpose.
liams County Soil and Water Conser- This session should help you decide
vation District’s (SWCD) annual Field which conservation practices will work Rob Pettit has lived a life of service, “It’s an all women’s tournament,”
Technology Day Thursday, August 16th. the best on your farm and have the most and has the hash marks to prove it. said Shelina Zwick, one of the coordina-
The place to be is the Williams County value to your operation. The local farm- He gave 19 years of his life in service tors of the benefit. “We’re trying to bring
Test Plot southwest of Bryan. The event er panel will include Wayne and Pete to America, spending four years in the the Women’s League back to Williams
starts with a meal at 5:00 p.m. and the Dinius, Adam Perry, John Rethmel, and Navy and fifteen in the National Guard, County, or somewhere in this area. Cur-
program starts at 5:30 p.m. Jonathan Wyse. taking a tour of Iraq in 2002. On the rently we have to drive a pretty good dis-
home front, Rob dedicated 26 years of tance to play in a women’s tournament
As our local farmers look for better John Schoenhals, Williams County service to his neighbors as a member of or even in a Women’s League, typically
ways to address resource concerns and OSU Extension, will give an update on the Edgerton Fire Department, retiring to Fort Wayne or Coldwater, Michigan.
still be profitable, we hope to share lo- the revised Tri-State fertility recommen- in December of 2017. He is the father That’s why we chose a women’s tourna-
cally proven management strategies dations (first revision since 1995) and of Rob Pettit Jr, Jess Pettit, and Mrs. ment. All proceeds of the tournament
that you can take home and use. At the also give an agronomy update. Danon Kaiser, the grandfather one, with will go to the Pettit family to help with
Williams Soil and Water Conservation a grandson on the way. the expenses for treatments, doctor bills
District, we continue to focus on pro- Bert Brown, Williams SWCD District and whatever else.”
moting conservation practices that will Technician, will give a short presenta- He is also a cancer patient, and is
improve soil health. tion on upcoming conservation pro- currently in the fourth year of his battle While the attendance was somewhat
grams. against Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. light, the competition was anything but.
This year’s main speaker is Mark Players from the tri-state area came to-
Roemke of Roemke Farms. Mark, his This event is sponsored by the Wil- As is typical with cancer, one of the gether to promote the game, raise mon-
brother, and sons are third and fourth liams SWCD, OSU Extension Williams earliest casualties is family finances. ey to help Rob Pettit in his fight against
generation farmers in the Harlan, In- County (OSU), Tri-State Watershed Alli- Rob’s treatments are not cheap, and cancer, and have a great time showcas-
diana, area farming 3,900 acres. Mark ance, and the Conservation Action Proj- he is susceptible to infections, one of ing both. On that note alone, the event
will share his experiences using con- ect (CAP). which has him hospitalized. On August was more than a success.
servation practices such as 100 percent 4, a quartet of ladies’ softball teams took
no-till of soybeans (since 1992) and corn There is no cost to attend, but res- up the cause to fight for the man who Timothy can be reached at
ervations are requested for dinner. Call has fought for them. Bryan’s Recreation [email protected]
the Williams SWCD office at 419-636- Park was the site of something that has

(since 2002). He started using cover 9395 Ext 3 by August 10th to make
crops on his farming operation three your reservations.
years ago and has gone from being a Join us for an excellent evening meal
non-believer to an advocate covering ev- and take home some useful information
ery acre with cereal rye. Mark will share from an informative and interesting pre-
how these practices have improved his sentation and discussion. The Williams
farm’s soils and his bottom line. County Test Plot is located southwest of
Following Mark’s talk, we will have a Bryan on the south side of County Road
panel of five local farmers sharing their C between County Road 12.50 and State
own farming experiences. There will be Route 576.
a question and answer time to allow you

Veteran Spearheaded Effort PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
To Teach Patriotism In Schools

By: Sarah Goodrich — along with members of the American
THE INTER-MOUNTAIN Legion Frank Bartlett Post 7 — worked
tirelessly to achieve the creation of a re-
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (AP) — A Buck- quirement that the West Virginia Board of
hannon native, who spent nine years, Education mandate patriotism and Ameri-
six months and 22 days in the military, canism into the state’s curriculum.
spearheaded the effort that would lead to
the implementation of Americanism and In 2008, which is around the time Post
patriotism into West Virginia Schools’ cur- joined the American Legion, he drafted a
riculum. resolution on patriotism urging that all
students — kindergarten through 12th
With a slight distaste for high school, grade — be taught Americanism and pa-
Bob Post, now 83, had a desire to drop out triotism. The resolution was only the be-
of school, join the United States Army and ginning of Post’s efforts to have patriotism
fight in Korea. as a required subject in the curriculum of
all public schools in the state.
“But my mother and dad had different
thoughts,” he said. “I wasn’t old enough to “We had to send that resolution to all of
make that decision on my own, so there- the American Legion Posts in the state of
fore they wouldn’t let me drop out of school West Virginia and get their approval,” he
and go to the Army.” explained. “We had to send it to District
3 and get District 3’s approval — that one
For Post, the next best thing was to join is the one we got approved then through
the National Guard, because as Post ex- the state convention for the state of West
plained, at that particular time “they said Virginia.”
the guard units were going to be called up
to active duty and go to Korea.” In 2013, the state Board of Educa-
tion directed that the teaching of patrio-
When Post joined in 1952 at the age of tism and Americanism be placed into the
17 the Buckhannon National Guard unit school system.
had not been called for active duty.
“We weren’t satisfied with the way it
“However, in 1961 — I believe it was or was written and the fact that it was limited
there abouts — we had what was called at that time to the sixth grade,” Post said.
the Berlin Crisis, and at that particular
time our National Guard unit was called By 2016, the state legislature directed
up to active duty,” Post explained. that standards and objectives for social
studies be adjusted for all grade levels in
During his time serving actively in the the state.
Army, Post’s title was tank commander.
Regarding his time in the National
“Part of my hearing I associated with Guard, Post said “there’s no doubt” that
the fact that when you went out and fired his military experience was a driving force
those 90 millimeter cannons, as a tank to have patriotism and Americanism of-
commander I was right on top of the tank fered to public school students.
and the sound of the percussion was just
so bad it just beat your ears back,” he Other than his own military experience,
recalled. “I think that was part of what Post credits his drive and pride of America
caused my hearing problems.” to the men and women who joined togeth-
er following the bombing of Pearl Harbor
Though Post and his unit never went and America’s entry into World War II.
overseas, the unit was primarily stationed
at Fort George Meade in Maryland, and re- “America came together as a country to
mained active for a little over a year. fight that war,” Post said, noting he was
only 7 years old at the time. “All of our
Prior to being called up for active duty, young men volunteered for active duty to
Post worked at Central National Bank. go away and fight. It was so impressive.
After the Berlin Crisis conflict had re-
solved, Post then went back to work at the “It just left an impression on me to see
bank, where he worked for 40 years and that people loved their country.”
8 months.
Information from: The Inter-Mountain,
Following his retirement in 1996, Post http://www.theintermountain.com

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canism and patriotism be added to the West Virginia Schools’ curriculum. (Sarah
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Williams County Trying Williams County SNAP-Ed Partners With

To Put Together Funding Williams County JFS & Williams County YMCA
For Kunkle Sewer
Fostering the idea- The Williams County SNAP-Ed were practiced)
By: James Pruitt P.A. read an article in the local newspaper about ef- Conversation tips (30 second challenge to name our
THE VILLAGE REPORTER forts a local community college, Northwest State, was
Williams County officials began talking about making to partner with teens/young adults via the NOURISH protein lesson with a partner)
what they would need to construct a sewer system for CCMEP program. Coordination began with the local Teamwork (Working with participants to prepare
Kunkle at their Aug. 2 meeting. JFS team and the NWS liaison.
The county is trying to come up with enough grants and assemble the meal which was nutritionally dis-
so the residents of the community aren’t on the hook Enhancing the partnership; Judge S. Bird, Wil- cussed using MyPlate and vegetable/protein content)
for more than the normal $45 per month sewer charge. liams County court system and Rob Imber, Williams
The low to moderate income of the community could County YMCA director. TOPIC 6; FOOD SHOPPING
qualify it for CDBG funding toward the final cost. Planning, scheduling & multi-tasking (Planned a
Establishing a sewer line has been discussed for Discussions began with the Williams County court daily meal for a family of four following MyPlate guide-
years and now seems to be picking up steam. The team about how to best facilitate this idea with a de- lines using a budget in addition to utilizing a grocery
county has $1.02 million available through the Army mographic who would benefit from this type of edu- store flyer)
Corps of Engineers. The corps gets a piece of that cation in terms of attendance, etc. The idea gained Resume job reference (Briefly discussed the impor-
grant, which will be at least $75,000. More, if land ac- steam with the full support of Judge Bird (many par- tance of positive job references on resumes; included
quisition is included, Dan Clum of the Engineer’s Of- ticipants are clients of the court system and JFS). business card for their files)
fice said. Listening skills/teamwork/cooperation (Listened
Land acquisition is likely since the county will need The local YMCA agreed to partner as a site option to grocery store manager and SNAP-Ed program as-
a site for a treatment plant. and graciously allows the group to use the indoor sistant explain store layout, unit pricing, salt content,
“They have a long checklist, we’re working on that track, classroom and kitchen areas for programming brand vs no-brand, sugar content, protein options,
now, but to get to where we need to be, we’re going to in addition to reporting the success of this endeavor to etc).
have to complete a final design, essentially, and decide their board of directors. Following directions/navigating new territory/flex-
what type of treatment, where the lines are going to go, ibility (Completed a $10/10 minute challenge to shop
that sort of thing. Role of Northwest State Community College: Andrea for a family of 4 using MyPlate guidelines. Navigated
(Engineer) Todd (Roth) feels “we can design the lines Morrow, JFS Training Coordinator, Customized Train- the use of a debit card. Participants were able to enjoy
in the collection system, and pump stations as needed ing Solutions; A Division of Northwest State Commu- a fresh fruit snack while explaining the food selection
in-house, but we don’t have a great deal of expertise nity College. Andrea works with JFS to foster partner- choices they made.
dealing with a treatment plant, especially a new treat- ships among community members and services.
ment plant, getting that permitted online, the degree of BIRTHDAYS
treatment that’s going to be needed. So, we would like Role of JFS; CCMEP Youth Assistance Program:
to continue to use our consultant that we have used to Susie Osburn, Self Sufficiency Specialist, Williams Shilling To Celebrate
this point in the process.” County JFS 100th Birthday
Jones & Henry wrote the report county officials took
to Columbus about a year ago. It is still in draft form Susie is the lead on the CCMEP/impact419 pro- PHOTO PROVIDED
and the firm will be called upon again to draw conclu- gram and serves as one of two case managers for par-
sions and recommendations. ticipants. She works closely with SNAP-Ed to plan, CARD SHOWER ... Blake Shilling will be 100 years
The funding agencies are big on these plans. That’s coordinate supplies, etc. young on August 12, 2018. Her family would like your
the keystone to getting things going, to call a facilities help in celebrating her milestone birthday by show-
plant. CCMEP provides employment and training services ering her with cards and notes. She now resides at
Williams County didn’t go to the expense when it to eligible, low-income individuals based on a com- Northcrest Rehab and Nursing Center, 240 Northcrest
started this report to qualify for what Clum used to prehensive assessment of employment and training Dr., Napoleon, OH 43545. Blake (Boyd) Shilling is the
call Farmer’s Home, which was the USDA money, like needs, as well as a basic skills assessment. Partici- widow of Chuck Shilling and mother of Jane Hartnett,
it did on Melbourne. pants are provided services to support goals outlined Janet McCarthy, Bill (Judy) Shilling, Ed Shilling, and
“I didn’t feel it was necessary, and I don’t think in their IOP, which may include support to obtain a Betsy (Steve) Harr. She is proud to be called “Grand-
that’s going to have to happen, but there’s going have high school diploma, job placement, work experience ma” by 14 grand children, 36 great grandchildren and
to be some tweaking with that report. But, we’re in and other supportive services such as child care and 1 great, great grandchild. Thank you for helping to
somewhat of a dilemma as to how to fund this addi- transportation. make her day extra special. If you have any questions
tional consultant service,” Clum said. please contact Judy Shilling at 419-636-7324.
“We could go through the 594 program and get re- Class series
imbursed for 75 percent. Essentially, when you take 1. MyPlate Marilyn Sumner
out the projected cost that the Corp of Engineers is 2. Whole Grains/physical activity Celebrating 90th Birthday
gonna take, we’ve got about $950,000 left, but this 3. Dairy/sugary drinks
funding is only 75/25. 4. Fruits/veggies PHOTO PROVIDED
“So the 25 percent loan, we’d have to come up with 5. Protein
that. We are in line with the Ohio EPA program in their 6. Food shopping/grocery store tour CELEBRATION ... Marilyn Elaine (George) Sumner will
boiler room and on the list for application for a design The Next Chapter: As this first series of six class- be celebrating her 90th birthday with family on August
loan. Now, that would be zero percent interest.” es comes to a close all partners will seek to continue 12th, 2018. Born to Herbert and Beatrice George on
There is a chance, although Clum wouldn’t specu- and/or enhance the program to offer more students June 26th, 1928 in Frontier Michigan. She attended
late on the odds, of the county receiving loan forgive- the same experience and/or provide additional class- the one room East Maple Grove school house located
ness. This would be akin to a grant to cover the princi- es to the initial participants. Initial feedback from all in Woodbridge Township, Michigan. She graduated
pal. Other communities have received it, he said. partners is one of excellent review and a strong desire from Pioneer High School in 1946. Following cosme-
Now officials are trying to cobble together the esti- to move forward with additional programs. tology school; Marilyn married Doyle J. Sumner on
mated $3.8 million of the project cost. Sources beside June 1, 1947. They became the parents of Jan Elaine
the ACOE and CDBG include assistance from Sen. TOPIC 1: MYPLATE and Gregory. Along with being a dedicated and loving
Portman’s office and cost savings depending on how Introduction skills, Teamwork and cooperation mother, her life’s work also included being a beauti-
the system is built. (Assisted with preparation of a MyPlate meal as par- cian as well as a home interior decorator. Having lived
ticipants learned about MyPlate and servings of each in or near Pioneer most of her adult life; she remains
James can be reached at group) active in group Bible study, the Pioneers Sesqui study
[email protected] club, and the North Bridgewater Church. Friends and
TOPIC 2; WHOLE GRAINS family may send fond memories and good wishes to
Sales Tax Collections Are Conversation with strangers (Combined with physi- P.O. Box 745 Pioneer, Ohio.
Lagging In Fulton County cal activity and nutrition Anchor as participants
walked two laps on the indoor track and listed as many
By: James Pruitt whole grains as they could (lap 1) and listed strategies
THE VILLAGE REPORTER to incorporate whole grains (lap 2)).
The totals through June stands at $4,385,979.91, Business model (Briefly learned about roles of a
down from $4,634,175.92 at this point last year. This business structure (marketing, administration, etc) as
year’s total is the lowest since 2014. participants were tasked with designing a company for
The Fulton County Airport Authority has asked the Overnight Oats
Fulton County Board of Commissioners to choose be- Teamwork (Assisted with preparation of No Bake
tween two nominees to fill a vacancy on its board. The Breakfast Cookies)
candidates are Lonnie Prince and Matt Gilroy.
Prince, whose seat expired June 30 has expressed a TOPIC 3; FRUITS/VEGETABLES
willingness to serve and Gilroy was the president of the Conversational skills (Nutritional information about
Defiance County Airport Authority. eating a variety of fruits and vegetables was combined
The commissioners chose Gilroy. with a discussion of preserving in-season produce to
save money)
James can be reached at Following directions (Teams were assembled to
[email protected] wash and prepare produce)

Applications Still Being Accepted TOPIC 4: DAIRY/HEALTHY
For HEAP Summer Crisis Program BEVERAGES

Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission Conversational difficulties/Awkward situations
continues to accept applications for the HEAP Summer (participants answered questions about dairy prod-
Crisis program. Applications will be accepted thru Au- ucts while participating in a physical activity called
gust 31, 2018. The program offers the following assis- Chicken Noodle)
tance:
Following directions/public speaking (members
• electric bill payment and/or measured sugar content of a variety of popular bever-
• air conditioner or fan and/or ages and shared results/insight with the group.
• central air unit repair (cannot exceed program max
benefit amount) Adding opinions and knowledge into discussion
To be eligible, the household must be within 175% of (discussing lactose and philosophical issue with re-
the federal poverty guidelines ($43,925 annual income for gards to dairy products).
a family of four) and meet one of the qualifications below.
• Individuals with a Documented Medical Condition- Brainstorming (incorporating dairy into diets)
A member of the household has a documented medical TOPIC 5; PROTEINS
condition verified by a licensed physician or registered
nurse practitioner stating that “Due to an illness, this cli- Business meals/meal manners (Place settings,
ent would benefit from continued electric service and/or napkins, standing to greet people, when to proceed
air conditioning.” with meal). This was our Anchor.
• Individuals Age 60 and Over- At least one member
of the household is 60 years of age or older. No medical Buffett line protocol (Cowboy Caviar was nutrition-
documentation needed. ally discussed and then we discussed serving size vs
NOTE: PIPP Plus customer are not eligible for assis- portion and how to move through a food line appropri-
tance on the electric bill, but may still be eligible for an air ately). This was our Add.
conditioner or help with central air unit repair.
Income for the past 30 days, electric and gas bill, so- Trying new foods (Pork Roast With Cabbage Slaw
cial security cards for everyone in the household, and was on the menu and we discussed polite bites)
disability proof (if applicable) are required for every ap-
pointment. Greeting people (A Williams County Commissioner
To schedule an appointment, please contact our toll was in attendance and eye contact and handshakes
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FRIDAY

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Afternoon @ Best Insurance
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6:30 p.m. Community Building
Car Show @ Waltz Park 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Rod McCrea &
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Food By: Double “H” Southern BBQ
Live Band @ The Edon House - Doug Stayner
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SATURDAY

Firemen’s Breakfast @ NEW FIRE HALL 6-10
Live Remote with Randy Edwards WLZZ
Vendors on the Sidewalk 9 a.m -1 p.m.
Set Up 7:30 a.m. Carissa Fritch
Football Scrimmage @ Home 10 a.m.
FFA Chicken BBQ - Downtown 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Truck Pulls - 2 sessions 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Day in the Parking Lot - Edon Church of Christ

Parade *12:30 p.m.*
“Be Someones Hero”

SUNDAY

Church Service - Waltz Park 11:00 a.m.
Volleyball @ Waltz Park
Fishing Derby @ Waltz park pond
Registration @ 1 p.m. First Cast @ 1:30 p.m.
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7 Ways To Make Mornings Less Hectic 2018 First Day of School
Many families find the rush is on
to make it to school and work on BE PREPARED ... Make school and work mornings less harried with some August 15
time each morning. Feeling rushed easy tips to add to routines.
in the morning is a recipe for add- Bryan • Edgerton
ed stress. Rushing through things • Prep backpacks in the evening. oatmeal, and whole-grain cereals Evergreen • Montpelier
is a poor way to begin a day, and Look through folders, sign paper- are fast and nutritious ways to start
those feelings of uneasiness can work, check assignments, and do the day. August 16
put a damper on the rest of the day whatever is you need to do the night
ahead. before to save your family from hav- • Carpool whenever possible. Edon • North Central
ing to scramble in the morning. Busy families can save themselves Pettisville • Stryker
Making mornings less hectic in- This ensures those permission slips extra work by proposing a neigh-
volves a few different strategies that get signed and items make it back borhood carpool. Sharing school August 20
parents and kids can easily incor- into school bags. dropoff detail frees time up for par-
porate into their daily routines. ents once or twice a week, and kids Delta • Fayette
• Opt for school lunch a few may enjoy traveling to school with
• Wake up slightly earlier. Get- times. Look ahead on the school their friends. August 21
ting up earlier than normal, even lunch menu and speak with chil-
if it’s just 15 to 20 minutes before dren about which meals they enjoy. Mornings can be tricky when Hilltop • Swanton
you’re accustomed to getting out Let kids purchase school lunch on family members are getting ready
of bed, can help reduce morning those days to give yourself a day off for school and work at the same August 22
stress. Resist the temptation to hit from lunch detail. time. By practicing a few daily ritu-
the snooze button over and over als, it’s possible to curb the rush Archbold • Wauseon
again. A few extra minutes each • Have quick breakfast foods and start the day happier and more
morning can make you feel more available. Smoothies, cereal bars, relaxed. Did You Know...
relaxed and make for a smooth, Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD,
stress-free start to the day. affects between 5 to 8 percent of school-aged children
and between 2 to 4 percent of adults, according to the
• Get some work done the night National Resource Center on ADHD, which also says
before. Prepare lunches the night the condition is characterized by problems with atten-
before and have them ready in the tion, impulsivity and overactivity. Once known as ADD,
refrigerator. In addition, lay your ADHD has a very strong neurological basis. While there
clothes for the following day out is no known cause, researchers now believe heredity
each night. This saves time and plays a significant role. In instances where heredity is
takes a couple more things off your not a contributing factor, ADHD may be linked to prob-
morning to-do list. lems during pregnancy, prenatal exposure to alcohol
and tobacco, premature deliver, low birth weight, and
• Ease back into a routine. As postnatal injury to the prefrontal regions of the brain.
a new school year dawns or a long
vacation comes to an end, begin go-
ing to bed earlier and start waking
up earlier as well. This can make
the transition from carefree morn-
ings to busy mornings go more
smoothly.

Reduce Kids’ Risk Of Free Preschool
Getting Colds At School Includes
meals and
School-aged kids who catch colds or the flu from their transportation
classmates can quickly spread those colds to their family in most
members, who then might spread the colds further when classrooms.
they go to work. Preventing the spread of colds and flu
at school is a team effort that requires the assistance of
not just parents, but also teachers and students. Still,
parents might be the first line of defense when it comes
to preventing the spread of cold and flu.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, more than 38 million school days are lost to
the flu each year. Those lost days can affect students
who miss lesson plans, but also affect parents, who often
must take days off from work.

While there’s no way for parents to guarantee their
children won’t catch a cold or the flu this school year,
they can take various preventive measures to increase
kids’ chances of staying healthy and achieving perfect at-
tendance.

• Make sure kids are immunized and that their immu-
nizations are current. Vaccinations bolster kids immune
systems. That’s important, as kids’ immune systems are
naturally less mature than adults’, making them more
vulnerable to germs and viruses.

• Make sure kids regularly wash their hands. Kids of-
ten catch colds by rubbing their hands that have been ex-
posed to cold virus germs on their noses or eyes. To pre-
vent that, parents can teach kids to wash to their hands
thoroughly, including scrubbing the backs of their hands,
between their fingers and around their fingernails. Kids
should know to wash their hands regularly.

• Keep kids home when they are sick. Parents don’t
want their children to miss school, but kids who are suf-
fering from colds or flu should be kept home. This pre-
vents the spread of colds and flu to classmates and time
to rest may help youngsters recover more quickly.

• Teach kids to avoid common germ spots. Germs
can be lurking anywhere, but some spots seem to make
more welcome homes for germs than others. Studies have
shown that kids were most likely to encounter germs in
schools on water fountain spigots and on plastic cafeteria
trays. Teach kids to never put their mouths on fountains
and to avoid eating any food that might fall onto their
trays in the cafeteria.

School-aged children are susceptible to colds and flu
when spending time in the classroom. But parents can
reduce their youngsters’ cold and flu risk in various ways.

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Student School Physical Safety Tips For School Bus Riders
Examination Tips
Many students take the bus
to school twice a day, five days a
week. Approximately 26 million
elementary and secondary school
children ride school buses daily
in the United States, and the U.S.
Department of Transportation says
more than 50 percent of all K-12
students in the country ride yellow
school buses, traveling approxi-
mately 4 billion miles each year.
The vast majority of these miles
are traveled without incident. In
fact, according to the National
WELL CHILD ... Well child check ups keep your child Safety Council, the national school STAYING SAFE ... Most parents worry about their children when they
on track. bus accident rate is 0.01 per 100 are on their own. Teaching good safety at the bus stop can help elimi-
miles traveled, compared to 0.96 nate some worries.

for other passenger vehicles, which
School time requires having all of the necessary makes school buses considerably driver and other motorists to see • Keep arms, hands, legs, and
supplies, clothing and gear ready for the year. In ad- safer than other passenger vehi- pedestrians. heads inside of the bus at all times.
dition, preparing for a new school year often involves cles. • Do not board the bus until it • Always follow the driver’s in-
providing updated physical health information to Though school buses are safe, comes to a complete stop. Wait for structions and avoid situations
the school administration. there are other ways to make them the driver to open the door, which that will cause driver distraction.
The requirements for health screenings and re- even safer. Children, especially engages the “Stop” sign for oncom- • Wait for the bus to stop com-
porting may vary between school districts. Some those new to school buses, may ing motorists. pletely before standing up or at-
physical examinations need to be conducted annu- find the bus fun and unique and • Enter the bus in an orderly tempting to exit.
ally, while others may only need updating at certain not pay attention to simple safety manner. • Exit the bus in an orderly
intervals, such as when kids transition from elemen- rules. But parents should take • Promptly find a seat, sit down manner.
tary school to middle school or middle school to high steps to ensure that youngsters al- and buckle the safety belt if there • Only cross the street in front
school. Updated physical forms also may be required ways heed the following school bus is one available. of the bus. It is very difficult for the
at the start of a sports season. safety guidelines. • Keep backpacks and other driver to see students crossing be-
hind.
Health screenings are intended to detect problems • Wait for the bus in a safe loca- belongings out of the center aisle.
that may interfere with learning. Physical exams may tion that is away from traffic. Store them under your seat or on • Wait for the driver to check
indicate issues that can hamper progress or shed your lap. traffic before crossing the street
light on undiagnosed problems that may require fur- • Dress for optimal visibility, es- and be on the lookout for inatten-
ther assessment and necessitate customized learn- pecially in inclement weather when • Remain seated at all times tive motorists.
ing plans to help students succeed. Physical exams it can be difficult for the school bus while the bus is in motion.

are also a way to ensure students’ immunizations
are up to date.

‘Tis The Season For School Busses & LiceAccording to the Pennsylvania Department of
Health, physical exams typically are completed by
students’ primary care providers. Some school dis- As the school year be- mies. No one is quite sure among children between so mild that it goes unno-
tricts offer free or low-cost health assessments gins anew, lice often be- just how lice originated, the ages of three and 11. ticed. Plus, because eggs
through school providers as well. comes a subject of conver- though it is suspected they Head-to-head contact with (nits) and even adult lice
sation among concerned once targeted another host an already-infested person are so small, they can be
Visiting the doctor, nurse practitioner or a school- parents. In certain areas, species, but then adapted is the most common way difficult to identify.
provided medical professional may not make school- such as in classrooms to living among humans. to get head lice, offers the
aged children too happy. To make the process go and locker rooms, lice eas- U.S. Centers for Disease Treating lice typically
smoothly, consider these suggestions. ily can be transferred from Unlike lice that congre- Control and Prevention. involves using specialized
gate on other parts of the combs to remove nits and
• Work with physicians who have access to elec-
tronic health records. EHRs are secure technology person to person. Under- body, head lice are not a Head lice can be spread lice. Pesticide shampoos
that provides easy access to vaccination records, standing this common foe vector for disease trans- when people sit closely to and lotions or nonpesticide
health history, appointment reminders, and even can help students avoid it mission. They are relative- one another, such as in treatments may be used to
prescription information. Some providers even make and parents recognize it ly innocuous, but can be a classroom or theater. It eradicate the lice. Limiting
it possible for patients to directly access their health when it’s present. quite a nuisance. The in- is very rare that lice are head-to-head exposure is
information through a secure login. A louse is an ectopara- sects are adept at clinging spread through shared the best way to avoid a lice
Make appointments during school hours. After- site, meaning it feeds on to human hair and feeding belongings such as hats, outbreak.
school appointments are peak times for pediatric of- its host while living on the on blood from the scalp. combs or on furniture. Pets
fices and medical clinics. Sign students out of school surface of the host’s body. Anyone can get lice, re- do not play a role in the
early to visit the doctor for medical exams. The staff Although lice can affect gardless of their personal spread of head lice.
likely will be less harried, and you can spend more various parts of the body, hygiene or lack thereof. Lice tend to congregate
time asking questions and completing forms. they are most notably pres- School-aged children be- behind the ears and at the
• Don’t forget the forms. Bring the right paperwork ent on the scalp. tween the ages of four and neckline at the back of the
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How To Help Kids Learn To Love Reading Calm First-Day-Of-School Jitters

Reading is a passion for many peo- The first day of school can be an excit- acclimating children to the morning rou-
ple. But even avid readers may not know ing time, especially for children who have tine they can expect when the school year
just how far back their love of reading never before attended school. But even begins. One to two weeks before the first
stretches. youngsters excited about the first day day of school, start waking children up
may also experience some jitters. Such when they will need to be up for school.
According to the American Academy nerves are normal, and parents can help Kids who are accustomed to the morning
of Pediatrics, children who find plea- kids calm those jitters in various ways. routine may be more calm on their first
sure in reading have the potential to • Talk about the first day as it ap- day of school because of their familiarity
become lifelong readers. In addition, proaches. A child’s first day of school is with their new schedule. Going cold tur-
studies have shown that reading to chil- a milestone, and parents may do various key on the first day of school may make
dren can help kids become familiar with things to commemorate the occasion. The kids less enthusiastic about attending
sounds, words and language, helping excitement leading up to the first day can school.
them in their earliest stages of cognitive spark kids’ enthusiasm, but it also may • Attend school orientation events and
development. So adults who love books lead to some anxiety about the unknown. plan some play dates in advance of the
might be able to trace their passion for Parents can quell those fears by discuss- first day. Seeing familiar faces might make
page-turners to those times their moth- ing the first day as it approaches. Explain kids forget all about their jitters when
ers and fathers read aloud to them as why the first day is so special, encourag- they arrive at school on the first day. In-
youngsters. ing youngsters to share their feelings. If quire about school orientation events and
kids express fears about their first day, attend as many of those sessions as pos-
Parents who want to their children to parents can explain they felt similarly on sible. If encouraged to do so, take kids
learn to love reading can rely on various READ ALOUD TOGETHER ... Make even their first day of school but quickly ad- along so they can meet prospective class-
techniques to accomplish that goal. routine chores as checking email an justed. mates. Arrange for play dates with those
opportunity to read together. classmates in advance of the first day so
• Make reading a routine. Routine is • Let kids choose their own clothes.
a necessity for parents, helping children Parents may be tempted to buy special kids have a few recognizable faces their
learn when it’s time to eat, play and go more effort may be required on parents’ outfits for their children for the first day own age come the first day of school.
to sleep, among other things. Parents part to help kids overcome any issues of school. But kids who are jittery about
can include reading to their children as they have. Reading aloud to children their first day may calm down if allowed • Start the day off on the right foot. The
part of their daily routines. As noted, night before the first day of school, make
doing so will promote language skills can help little ones learn how to become to choose their own attire for the big day. sure kids’ outfits are clean, their sup-
and cognitive development while also good readers, as they will learn how to A favorite T-shirt or outfit might be just plies are packed and ready to go and their
acclimating children to books and pro- pronounce words and form sentences. the thing to comfort kids feeling a bit ner- lunch is made. The less parents have to
viding valuable time for them to bond Kids who know how to read can be en- vous about their first day of school. rush around on the morning of the first
with their parents. • Get a head start on your morning day of school, the calmer kids are likely
couraged to read to their parents, which
• Create a distraction-free reading can instill self-esteem. If kids struggle routine. As summer winds down, begin to be.
environment. When reading to children, with certain words or sentences when
parents can create an environment with reading aloud, parents can read those
little to no distractions. This allows
kids to focus on their parents’ voices 3 Techniques To Help Kids Concentratewords and/or sentences aloud to them
as well as the story they’re being told. and ask them to repeat the phrases
Parents can turn off the television and back. Classrooms are now teachers and students. But ference from irrelevant envi-
the radio when reading to their kids. In vastly different from the when such devices com- ronmental stimuli and from
addition, moms and dads should leave • Let kids pick their own books. ones todayÕs parents were promise studentÕs abil- irrelevant representations
smartphones or tablets in another room When reading to youngsters, whether accustomed to when they ity to concentrate, parents in memory than light me-
so they arenÕt distracted by alerts or they’re babies, toddlers or already in were children. Technol- may need to embrace vari- dia multitaskers. Students
tempted to check for incoming messag- school, parents can let sons and daugh- ogy has changed the face of ous techniques aimed at who try to do too much at
es or emails. ters choose their own books. Children classrooms, and while digi- improving kidsÕ ability to once may think they’re get-
might be especially enthusiastic about tal classrooms have revo- concentrate. ting a lot done, but divid-
• Read aloud together. Some chil- reading if they’re allowed to choose their lutionized the ways kids ing their attention among
dren may shy away from reading if they own books and stories. learn, they also can make it 1. Discourage personal several subjects may make
struggle in their initial efforts to read. more difficult for students devices in the classroom. it harder for them to fully
That does not mean kids won’t ultimate- Reading can benefit children from the to concentrate. understand or learn their
ly enjoy reading, it just means a little earliest stages of their lives all the way Computers, tablets Computers and tablets class lessons. When study-
through adulthood. Parents can take and smartphones can be can expand learning oppor- ing, students who concen-
various steps to foster a love of reading invaluable resources for tunities in the classroom, trate on one subject or task
in their children. but parents who want their may understand materials
kids to focus on lessons more fluently.
Artesian of Pioneer can discourage the use of 3. Encourage breaks.
personal devices, such as
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Mind¨ Institute, apps and University notes that taking
web content are designed breaks can improve con-
to be user-friendly and ad- centration and make study-
dictive. Alerts or messages ing more efficient and ef-
from social media apps or fective. When taking study
friends can distract kids breaks, students should set
from their lessons, which time limits on their breaks
may adversely affect their and change their scenery.
academic performance. Un- Walking away from a book,
less teachers ask students device or computer screen
to bring their personal de- for 10 minutes can help
Watch For School Busses vices to class, parents can students avoid fatigue.That
discourage, if not restrict, fatigue can affect students’
their children to bring their ability to absorb the les-
Best Wishes For A Great School Year! electronics with them to sons they’re trying to learn.
class. The competition for kids
attention in the classroom
2. Limit multitasking. is greater than ever before.
A 2009 study from re- As a result, parents may
need to encourage their
searchers at Stanford Uni- children to embrace various
versity found that heavy strategies that can improve
media multitaskers were their concentration.
more susceptible to inter-

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4-H News

Fulton County 4-H Program Announces 2018 Winners Of Pre-Fair Judging

The Fulton County 4-H Program is O’Dell, CW and Don McQuillin’s daughter Tonia who Lydia Heilman
proud to announce the following pre-fair Rockets Away- Solid fueled – Macy died in 1993 after a five year battle with Lydia has been involved with her
judging results. cancer. Tonia was a very active member 4-H club, Goats and “Udder” Things, for
Hoylman, CW; Nathaniel Emmons, HM; of 4-H and was the 1989 Fulton County many years: first, as a Cloverbud and
-HM= Honorable Mention Connor Sintobin, HM 4-H Queen. now this is her 8th year as an official
-CW= County Winner 4-H member. Lydia is the current Presi-
-SFR= State Fair Representative Safe Use of Guns – Austin Gillen, SFR, 4-H Caprine Queen: dent of her club. She has shown goats,
Accessories for Teens – Arielle Bernal, CW; Nathan Michalek, HM Paige Holdridge rabbits, poultry, and dogs at the Ful-
HM ton County Fair. The main projects she
Active Sportswear – Jenna Hallett, Science Fun with Flight – Jaden Hinz, Paige is the 19 year old daughter of takes are her dairy goats. She has shown
SFR, CW CW Gabriel and Mollie Holdridge of Delta. goats at many different fairs, including
All About Dogs – Josie Spires, SFR, She has been in 4-H for 11 years and is a the Ohio State Fair. Lydia is also serving
CW Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry – member of the Noah’s Ark 4-H club where her third year as a member of the Junior
All Systems Go! – Elizabeth Theobald Nicole Stein, CW; Zach Smith, HM she served as President for 3 years. Paige Fair Board (current News Reporter), third
SFR, CW; JoBeth Daniels, HM has shown many projects at fair includ- year as a Teen Leader, and finished her
Am I Ready for Work? – Morgan Hel- Scrapbooking, Sr. – Arika Zieter, SFR, ing dairy goats, market goats, horses, second year as a 4-H Camp Counselor.
miniak, CW; Zacharias Siefker, CW CW chickens, and rabbits. She and her sis- Lydia spends most of her time volunteer-
Archery – Shooting Sports, Jr. – Jo- ter have shown extensively in open goat ing for the organization she is passionate
Beth Daniels, SFR, CW; Andrew Gillen, Scrapbooking, 2+ years Sr. – Nichole shows over the years and have had high about, 4-H.
CW; Jack Borton, HM; Ezekiel Borton, Wilson, SFR, CW placings at multiple American Dairy Goat
HM Association national shows, state fairs, 4-H Rabbit Queen:
Archery – Shooting Sports, Sr. – Han- Self-Determined, Jr. – Paige Radel, and the North American International Cassidy Vanderveer
nah May Borton, SFR, CW; Luke Borton, SFR, CW; Riehanna Seiler, CW; Nathan Livestock Expo. Paige was homeschool Cassidy is the daughter of Shawn and
HM Michalek, HM; Lauren Shumaker, HM and attended Lourdes University during Katrina Vanderveer. Cassidy is an up-
Arcs & Sparks, Jr. – Walter Hallett IV, high school as a College Credit Plus stu- coming Senior at Fayette High School.
HM Self-Determined, Sr. – Lydia Heilman, dent. She is currently a student at The She is actively involved in FFA as the
Arcs & Sparks, Sr. – Laurel Garbers, SFR, CW; Alexandra Gillen, CW; Emily Ohio State University Agricultural Tech- President, student council, Spanish club,
SFR, CW Hill, CW; Izabella White, CW; Luke Cross nical Institute where she is pursuing a and National Honor Society as Secretary.
ATV Safety – Mason Muhlenkamp, CW HM; Lydia Heilman, HM; Conner John- degree in Animal Sciences with a Dairy Cassidy is a 9 year member in the Pettis-
Basic Archery – Baylee Willis, SFR, son, HM specialization. ville Ever-Ready 4-H member taking rab-
CW bit projects and a beef feeder calf. In her
Beekeeping – Aaron Mora, SFR, CW Self-Determined Creative Arts – Avery 4-H Horse Queen: free time, Cassidy loves to ride 4-wheel-
Beyond the Grill – Kaden Sanford, CW Monahan, SFR, CW Allison Herr ers at Silver Lake sand dunes, fishing,
Cake Decorating – Haylee Smith, SFR, hanging out with friends, and eating ice
CW Self-Determined Leadership – Izabella Allison is the daughter of Tommy and cream. After graduating, she plans to be-
Dress-up Outfit – Mollie Newcomb, White, SFR, CW Jenny Herr. She is 15 years old and is come a pharmacist.
CW going to be a sophomore at Evergreen 4-H Rabbit King: Austin Rearick
Designed By Me – Elizabeth Reber, Self-Determined Natural Resources – High School. Allison has been a member Austin is 15 years old and attends
SFR, CW; Alana Morr, HM Riehanna Seiler, SFR, CW of 4-H for 7 years and in that time she Pettisville High School. Austin has been
Em*bel*ish – Allena Crossgrove, SFR, has taken horses, beef cattle, and market in 4-H for eight years and is a current
CW Sew Fun, Jr. – Adrienne Borton, SFR, sheep. Her activities include FFA, Fel- member of Bright Beginnings 4-H club.
Every Day Food and Fitness, Jr. – CW; Lexi Short, CW; Tara Crossgrove, lowship of Christian Athletes, Spanish He has taken rabbits since his first year
Luke Reinhard, SFR, CW; Jack Borton, HM; Alli Corbin, HM club, student council, golf, basketball, of 4-H and has also participated in cook-
HM the Ohio BEST program, and Transplant ing, archery, and rocket projects. Austin
Every Day Food and Fitness, Sr. – Sew Fun, Sr. – Sydney Fahrer, CW Games of America. Allison has started was chosen as the State Fair Representa-
Rayna Schmidt, SFR, CW Snack Attack – Addison Zientek, SFR, a show cattle business with her older tive for his cooking and rocket projects
Explore the Outdoors – Micah Ross- CW brother as well as runs horses with her and has chosen to exhibit at state fair
man, SFR, CW; Levi Short, HM Sports Nutrition Ready Set Go! – Mau- sister. In the summer, Allie can be found with his rabbits too. He enjoys reading,
Family History Treasure Hunt, 1st reen O’Neal, SFR, CW; Hannah May Bor- working in the barn, the greenhouses, or writing, and hanging out with friends.
Year – Madeline Dietrich, SFR, CW; Jen- ton, HM even driving tractor on the family farm. Austin is a dedicated member of Boy
na Stanton, HM Star Spangled Foods – Mina Weshe, With an eventful schedule, Allison always Scout Troop 63. He has also been in-
Fast Break for Breakfast – Konner SFR, CW tries to make the best out of every cay volved in his school’s fall play and has
Sanford, CW Sundresses and Jumpers, Jr. – Chloe and is willing to stop what she is doing to been a member of the school band since
First Aid in Action – Ruby Monahan, Cole, SFR, CW; Caroline Sterken, HM give back to others. She is a liver recipi- fifth grade.
SFR, CW Sundresses and Jumpers, Sr. – So- ent of 12 years and does not let anything 2018 4-H Endowment
Fishing for the Intermediate – Luke phia Meyer, CW; Arika Zeiter, HM get in her way. She utilizes her second Scholarship Winners
Borton, SFR, CW; Nicholas Mazurowski, The Laundry Project – Emma Vaculik chance at life to inspire others. The Fulton County 4-H Program
HM SFR, CW would like to announce the following re-
Focus on Photography, Jr. – Olivia The Writer in You – Carisa Hoffman, 4-H Lamb and Wool Queen: cipients for the 2018 Fulton County 4-H
Beck, SFR, CW; Maycee Beers, CW CW; Jenna Stanton, HM Autumn Ehrsam Endowment Fund Scholarships. To be
Focus on Photography, Sr. – Cassan- Tops for Tweens – Clarissa Smith, eligible for the endowment scholarships,
dra Lee, CW; Daria Powell, HM SFR, CW Autumn will be a Senior at Evergreen 4-H members (present or past) filled out
From Airedales to Zebras – Irelyn Hug, Tractors, Jr. – Mason Muhlenkamp, High School in the fall. Autumn is a a scholarship application and were then
SFR, CW; Olivia Rossman, HM SFR, CW highly motivated individual whose goal is selected based on their 4-H projects, their
Get Started in Art, Jr. – Ezekiel Bor- Tractors, Int. – Anthony Pelton, SFR, to attend college and find a job she en- community activities, their 4-H experi-
ton, CW; Brookelynn Miller, HM CW joys. Joining Junior Fair Board has been ences and their long-range career goals.
Get Started in Art, Sr. – Alyssa Rus- Tune it Up – Kaleb Barnes, CW one of her greatest accomplishments, as Humbert Scholarship for Continuing
sell, SFR, CW; Sydney Fahrer, HM Welding – Laurel Garbers, SFR, CW it has helped her become more self-confi- Education: Courtney Krieger (Evergreen)
Global Gourmet – Jessica French, Wheels in Motion, Level 2 – Oliver dent, happy, and sociable. As the current Cook Memorial and Recognition
SFR, CW; Matthew Manson, CW Seibert, CW Vice President, she plans to make Junior Award: Connor Hagans (Archbold)
Grill Master – Aaron Miller, SFR, CW Yeast Breads on the Rise – Lindsey Fair Board enjoyable for future members Biddle Scholarship for H.S. Grads or
Grow Your Own Vegetables – Macy Crossgrove, SFR, CW; Madison DeSan- too. Autumn is a nine year member of College Students in Education: McCor-
Gerig, CW tos, HM 4-H and is the current New Reporter for mick Warncke (Wauseon)
How Does Your Garden Grow – Lily You and Your Dog Companion Animal Gainers and Leaders 4-H club. Autumn Biddle Scholarship for H.S. Grads or
Reynolds, CW; Estella Hilyard, HM – Makayla McKenzie, SFR, CW is an active member of EHS’s National College Students in Science and Technol-
Hunting – Shooting Sports, Sr. – Syd- You and Your Dog – Elizabeth Mignin, Honor Society and softball team. When ogy: McCormick Warncke (Wauseon)
ney Kohler, SFR, CW SFR, CW she isn’t playing softball, Autumn can Biddle Scholarship for Continuing Ed-
Insect Adventures – Jack Borton, SFR, You Can Quilt, Sr. – Arika Zeiter, SFR, be found reading or experimenting with ucation: Carisa Hoffman (Wauseon)
CW; Wesley Michalek, HM CW; Leah Cole, HM food. Horse Council: Sarah Joy Beck (Pet-
It’s My Home – Mylee Rochelle, SFR, Your First Home Away from Home – tisville)
CW Nichole Wilson, SFR, CW 4-H Poultry Princess: Tonia McQuillin 4-H King & Queen
Keeping Fit – Hannah May Borton, Your Thoughts Matter – Wade Arm- Jessica French Scholarship: Chandler Ruetz (Evergreen)
SFR, CW strong, CW and Elizabeth Mignin (Archbold)
Let’s Bake Quick Breads, Jr. – Jack You’re the Athlete– Katie Fritsch, SFR, Jessica is going to be a Junior at Ohio State Fair Representatives:
Borton, SFR, CW; Allie Herman, HM CW Wauseon High School. Jessie is in band,
Let’s Bake Quick Breads, Sr. – Han- Outstanding Photography Project – bowling, color guard, and dance. She is Horse Qualifiers
nah May Borton, SFR, CW Olivia Beck an 8-year member of Goats and “Udder” Nicole Atkinson, Chaney Brodbeck,
Let’s Start Cooking – Abagail Wyse, Outstanding Woodworking Project – Things, 3 of which she has been Trea- Kadence Carroll, Tyler Echler, Lauren
SFR, CW; Paul McQueen, CW; Caroline Angela Garbers surer. Jessica has been on Junior Fair Hall, Allison Herr, Jennaya Hibbard, Em-
Sterken, HM 2018 4-H ROYALTY ANNOUNCED Board for three years now. Jessica lives ily Lee, Rachel Lee, Tony Pelland, Ryley
Magic of Electricity – Landon O’Dell, The OSU Extension Office is pleased with her mom, brother, cat (Ginny), geese Ritz, Natalee Rose, Reagan Simon, Grace
SFR, CW; Katie Moore, HM to announce the following 2018 4-H Pro- and chickens. Jessica loves to read, play Sonick, Rebecca Stevenson, Emma
Make Over My Space, Jr. – Danielle gram Royalty. Applicants this summer video games, watch TV, and craft in her Thompson, Jessica Triggs, Harley Vande-
Carr, SFR, CW have participated in a variety of evalu- free time. Jessie’s favorite subjects are Sande, Brooklyn Wright, and Breyanna
Make Over My Space, Sr. – Taylor ations that may include applications, science and math. Jessica love 4-H and Yeary.
Caudill, SFR, CW; Jenna Stanton, HM interviews, testing and/or skillathons. has been a County Winner and State
Measuring Up, Jr. – Caleb Wanem- Congratulations to the following teens for Representative with multiple projects
acher, SFR, CW; Brody Shehorn, HM a job well done. along with showmanship awards. Jessie
Measuring Up, Sr. – Claire Hutchin- plans to go to college to do something in
son, HM 4-H Queen: forensics.
My Favorite Things – Emersen Elizabeth Mignin
Hutchinson, SFR, CW Elizabeth Mignin will be starting her 4-H Puppy Princess:
Nailing it Together, Jr. – Chet Meyer, Junior year at Archbold High School in
SFR, CW the fall. She is an active member of AHS’s Heartland 4-Hers Discuss
Nailing it Together, Sr. – Angela Gar- FFA, tennis, and FCCLA while still main-
bers, CW; Isaac Ballmer, HM taining a 4.0 GPA. Elizabeth was recently Ideas For 4-H Booth
Not Just Knots – Ezekiel Borton, SFR, elected to serve as AHS’s Student Advisor New Business- 1. Livestock inter-
CW for the FFA. This is her 7th year in 4-H. By: Sarah Vollmer views are August 15, 2018 fair entries
Ohio Birds – Eli Mora, SFR, CW Elizabeth is now president of Tailwaggers The meeting of the Heartland 4-Hers due. 2. Demonstrations Casey Ever-
Outdoor Adventurer: Beginning Fish- 4-H Club and has excelled with her dog was called to order by Grace Nye on July etts, Holly Stark, Adryan Keppler, Sarah
ing – Zachary Puehler, SFR, CW; Trey in 4-H at both county and state levels. 8, 2018. Vollmer.
Weirauch, HM She now has a Great Dane who she com- Old Business- 1. 4-H booth Williams
Party Planner – Riley Studenka, CW petes with in both UKC and AKC events county 4-H 100 years of Adventure. Next meeting August 12th 6:00pm at
Pathways to Culinary Success – Lind- throughout the year. Elizabeth plans to the Edgerton public library.
sey Crossgrove, SFR, CW become a UKC Junior judge to help pay
Pet Rabbit – Orion Shreve, CW for college and encourages other young Superior Farmers 4-H Club To Help
Pistol – Shooting Sports – Mark Sny- kids to enjoy their dogs. Elizabeth hasn’t
der, SFR, CW decided on a major yet, but she knows Landscape Fairgrounds Entrance
Pocket Pets – Wesley Michalek, CW she would like to pursue a career in the
Purrfect Pals – Cody Strickler, CW medial field. By: Taylor Trausch New business included notes about
Quilting the Best Better – Hannah On July 23, the Superior Farmers the livestock judging to be held at the
May Borton, SFR, CW 4-H King: 4-H Club held a meeting at the West Gillette Building at the fairgrounds on
Rifle – Shooting Sports, Jr. – Lilly Chandler Ruetz Bethesda Church. The attendance was August 15, when club pictures will be
Herr, SFR, CW Chandler Ruetz is the son of Jennifer taken in the form of the question ‘what taken, and helping to landscape the en-
Rifle – Shooting Sports, Sr. – Morgan and Charles Ruetz. Chandler is an up- is your favorite memory from summer?’. trance of the fairgrounds.
Kohler, SFR, CW; Emily Herr, HM coming Junior at Evergreen High School The club discussed unfinished busi-
Robotics 1 – Connor Sintobin, CW and participates in cross country, track, ness, which included the reminder of The club also discussed the final
Rockets Away- 2 liter bottle – Landon band, choir, Quiz Team, Student Coun- unpaid dues and book fees. meeting of the year, which will be a pot-
cil, is the Junior Class Treasurer at EHS, Demonstrations were given on breed- luck. Club pictures are also planned to
and is a two year Varsity letter winner in ing ducks, market and breeding rabbits, occur at the next meeting, which will be
each sport. Chandler is an 8 year 4-H photography, art, and woodworking. held on August 20, at 6 p.m. at the West
member of Gainers and Leaders and is Bethesda Church.
the current Treasurer. Chandler is an
active parishioner at Holy Trinity and is
in his youth group. He also volunteers
at fish frys and cemetery clean ups. In
the future, Chandler plans to go to the
University of Toledo to major in pre medi-
cine.
These two youth will receive a $100.00
Scholarship for education beyond high
school. This award is in memory of Pam

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US Businesses Cast Wider President Trump Reviews ‘Made In

Net As Jobless Rate Hits 3.9 Pct. America’ Products At The White House

By: Christopher Rugaber which includes discouraged workers no TOUR ... President Donald Trump participates in a tour during a “Made in America
AP ECONOMICS WRITER longer searching for work, as well as in- Product Showcase” at the White House, Monday, July 23, 2018, in Washington.
voluntary part-time workers — dropped
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the U.S. to 7.5 percent, the lowest in 17 years, By: Ken Thomas and Paul Wiseman tentially targeting imports that last year to-
unemployment rate near a five-decade from 7.8 percent. ASSOCIATED PRESS taled $335 billion.
low, companies are looking harder for
employees, and in some cases finding Despite the attention given to the WASHINGTON (AP) — Checking out a And he’s already imposed tariffs on $34
them right at their own workplaces. “retail apocalypse,” retailers have actu- speedboat, a fighter jet and a giant indus- billion in Chinese imports in a separate
ally added 96,000 jobs in the past 12 trial magnet parked on the White House dispute over Beijing’s high-tech industrial
Businesses are adding more hours months. A year ago retail employment driveway, President Donald Trump show- policies. He has threatened to ratchet that
for part-timers and converting contrac- was falling. cased an array of “Made in America” prod- up past $500 billion.
tors to full-time workers. Americans ucts Monday as his administration pushes
with fewer skills are also benefiting from Businesses are also getting less picky back aggressively against critics who say “He likes tariffs,” said William Reinsch,
hiring managers’ desperation: The un- in their hiring. Some are relaxing their his punishing tariffs on imported goods a former U.S. trade official under President
employment rate for those without a requirements for college degrees or ex- threaten to harm the U.S. economy. Bill Clinton now at the Center for Strategic
high-school degree fell to a record low tensive experience. and International Studies. “His preferred
in July. Trump’s event with a smorgasbord of remedy is always tariffs, whether it makes
“It is increasingly apparent that all American goods came at the start of a week any sense or not.”
Employers added 157,000 jobs last that hand-wringing about ‘qualified in which trade discussions are expected to
month, a modest gain, the Labor De- candidates’ is code for ‘wish list candi- dominate, including talks with European “It’s a policy of victimization: ‘Other
partment said Friday. That’s below dates,’” said Josh Wright, chief econo- officials and a trip to Illinois in which the people have been taking advantage of the
the 215,000 average for the first seven mist at recruiting software company president is planning to visit a community United States for years ... Now they have to
months this year, but economists said iCims. “We are only now discovering helped along by his steel tariffs. pay,’” Reinsch said, echoing the president’s
the slip will likely prove temporary. what employers truly consider to be em- argument.
ployable candidates.” Trump has vowed to force international
The unemployment rate ticked down trading partners to bend to his will as he Trade analysts say the United States
to 3.9 percent from 4 percent. That’s Hary Bottka, senior vice president at seeks to renegotiate a series of trade deals has not pursued such aggressive trade pol-
just two-tenths of a percentage point Randstad Sourceright, which manages he has long argued hurt American work- icies in decades.
from the lowest in 50 years. hiring for clients in the manufactur- ers. But as he deepens the U.S. involve-
ing, financial services and health care ment in trade fights, it raises questions on “I can’t think of another time when you
Consumers are spending freely and industries, says companies are increas- whether American consumers will feel the had as many battles and particularly as
businesses are stepping up their invest- ingly thinking about converting contract pain of retaliatory tariffs — and whether many battles with no resolution in sight,”
ment in buildings and equipment, accel- workers, over time, to permanent em- the president will incur a political price for said Edward Alden, senior fellow at the
erating economic growth. That’s raising ployees. his nationalistic trade policies in the 2018 Council on Foreign Relations.
demand for workers in industries rang- midterm elections.
ing from manufacturing to construction Many of his client firms are realizing In 1971, President Richard Nixon im-
to health care. The economy expanded that there is “excellent talent” among “Our leaders in Washington did noth- posed a broad 10 percent import tax for
at a 4.1 percent annual rate in the April- contractors, he said. ing, they did nothing. They let our factories four months to pressure Japan and Eu-
June quarter, the strongest showing in leave, they let our people lose their jobs,” ropean countries to drive up the value of
nearly four years. Average hourly pay gains remained Trump said at the White House. “That’s not their currencies. The idea: provide relief to
modest in July, increasing 2.7 percent free trade, that’s fool’s trade, that’s stupid American exporters, who were being put at
This year’s pickup comes after a from a year earlier, the same as the trade and we don’t do that kind of trade a price disadvantage by a strong dollar.
steady economic recovery that has en- previous two months. That has puzzled anymore.”
tered its tenth year and is now the sec- Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Pow- In 1930, the U.S. raised tariffs dramati-
ond-longest on record. That means the ell and many economists. Typically, Trump noted that he would be meet- cally to protect American industry, encour-
benefits of the recovery are starting to when unemployment has fallen below ing Wednesday with European officials, aging other countries to do the same in a
reach lower-skilled, lower-income work- 4 percent in the past, wages have in- including European Commission President global trade war that made the Great De-
ers. creased at a faster pace. Jean-Claude Juncker. The U.S. and Eu- pression worse.
ropean allies have been at odds over the
The smaller job gain likely reflected With rising gas prices pushing up in- president’s tariffs on steel imports and are Economists said the tariffs that Trump
some one-time factors, analysts said. flation, Americans actually saw their in- meeting as the dispute threatens to spread has imposed so far — and the resulting
Local governments cut 20,000 jobs, the flation-adjusted pay decrease in the past to the lucrative automobile business. “May- retaliation — are unlikely to do much eco-
most in more than two years. Most were year. Consumer prices rose 2.9 percent be we can work something out,” he said. nomic damage. But things could escalate
in education, suggesting some of the de- in June from a year earlier, more than rapidly.
cline reflects the start of summer school the average wage gain. On Thursday, the president will visit
holidays. Granite City, Illinois, the home of a U.S. “If you look at what’s teed up, particu-
One cloud on the horizon has been Steel Corp. mill that has reopened after he larly with China and with the auto tariffs,
And sporting goods, hobby and toy the Trump administration’s trade fights imposed tariffs on steel imports. pretty soon you are talking about some
stores shed 32,000 jobs, by far the most with China, the European Union, Can- pretty large numbers. Those will do some
on records dating back to 1990. That is ada and Mexico. The White House has On the South Lawn, the president real damage,” Alden said.
the result of the Toys R Us bankruptcy, slapped tariffs on steel and aluminum walked among a number of products
economists said. and on $34 billion of imports from Chi- manufactured across the nation, includ- Oxford Economics has calculated that
na, and several companies have hit U.S. ing a Lockheed Martin F 35 aircraft from a full-blown U.S.-China trade war — in
“This job growth is nothing to be dis- imports with retaliatory duties. Maryland, a Ford F-150 pickup truck from which each country taxes all the other’s
appointed about, particularly at this Michigan, a Newmar recreational vehicle imports — would shave 1 percent off the
stage of the recovery,” said Martha Gim- Yet the trade fights didn’t appear to from Indiana and a Ranger speedboat from U.S. economy and wipe out 700,000 jobs in
bel, director of economic research at job impact hiring last month. Manufactur- Arkansas. the United States by 2020.
search website Indeed. ers, among the most directly affected by
the import taxes, added 37,000 jobs, the Trump has already put taxes on import- The Peterson Institute for International
Other data in the report pointed to most in seven months. ed steel and aluminum, saying they pose a Economics has estimated that a trade war
broader-based improvements in the job threat to U.S. national security, an argu- over autos could cost up to 1.2 million
market. Some companies are offering higher ment that enrages staunch U.S. allies such American jobs.
pay to find and keep workers, particu- as the European Union and Canada.
After remaining elevated for years larly for specific skills. Critics said Trump’s aggressive ap-
after the Great Recession, the number He’s threatening to use the national se- proach makes it tough for other countries
of part-time workers who would prefer Brian England, the owner of BA curity justification again to slap tariffs on to offer concessions, lest they be seen by
full-time work has fallen nearly 13 per- Auto, a car repair shop in Columbia, imported cars, trucks and auto parts, po- their own people as caving in to bullying.
cent in the past year and now stands Maryland, would like to add another
at 4.6 million. That is the fewest in 11 technician and an apprentice to his “The Trump administration has not left
years and means part-time workers are 18-member staff. Yet auto repair work an easy path to walk away from the fights
getting more hours. requires more technical skills than the they’ve created,” Alden said.
past because of the increasing concen-
Short workweeks have been a source tration of computers and electronics in Democrate Official Kneels During Pledge
of frustration for many lower-income newer cars. To Protest President Trump
workers in service industries such as
retail, fast food restaurants, and ho- He has raised starting pay rough-
tels. More hours has helped lift average ly 10 percent in the past two years,
weekly earnings for retail workers in the from $60,000 to between $65,000 and
past year more quickly than for workers $70,000.
overall.
“The more you make an employee
And the underemployment rate — healthy and happy, the more that they’re
going to stay with you,” England said.

FIVE DECADE LOW ... In this June 21, 2018 file photo, a job applicant looks at job HADDAM, Conn. (AP) — A town offi- Wallin, who supported Schlag’s right to
listings for the Riverside Hotel at a job fair hosted by Job News South Florida, in Sun- cial opposed to President Donald Trump’s protest, said no one has a right to tell her
rise, Fla. Economists forecast that employers added 191,000 jobs in July, down from policies took a knee during the Pledge of how and when to exercise free speech.
213,000 in June but easily enough to lower the unemployment rate over time. The job- Allegiance at a tense meeting packed with
less rate is projected to decline to 3.9 percent, near an 18-year low, from 4 percent. The more than 100 people, dividing community Before the meeting, about 100 people
Labor Department’s monthly jobs report will be released at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Friday, residents and furthering an intense debate organized by Republican governor’s race
Aug. 3. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) over protests and the First Amendment. candidate Tim Herbst and state Sen. Art Li-
nares rallied in the town, which has about
Fulton County Makes One More Haddam Selectwoman Melissa Schlag 8,000 residents, to call Schlag’s protest dis-
Attempt On Bid For Snow Removal faced jeers while she kneeled during the respectful. A crowd of about 75 rallied in a
pledge on Monday and asked residents and different part of town in support of Schlag’s
Equipment Storage Shed politicians to not add words to her “silent protest.
protest.”
By: James Pruitt to advertise once again. The new bid Schlag said she began kneeling dur-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER opening is 9 a.m. Aug. 23. “I appreciate everyone coming out be- ing the pledge earlier this month to protest
cause this is truly town government at its Trump’s summit with Russian President
Fulton County still has not found a Fulton County’s not seasonally ad- best,” Schlag, a Democrat, said after the Vladimir Putin, his hard-line stance on im-
qualified bidder to build a storage shed justed jobless rate stood at 4.6 percent, demonstration. “We need to continue the migration and other policies. Trump, a Re-
for snow removal equipment. while Williams County was 4.2 percent. conversation or hate will continue to fester.” publican, has said his immigration policies
and his plan to build a wall along the Mexi-
The Board of Commissioners rejected James can be reached at Haddam resident Marine Pablo Arroyo can border are meant to keep the United
the lone bid received July 17 and agreed [email protected] told Schlag she should protest on her own States safe.
time.
Schlag said she has no plans to seek
“I am not here to disrespect you as higher office. She said she has received ha-
you’ve done to my flag, my country,” Arroyo rassment and threats over her protest and
said. calls for her resignation.

Vietnam veteran and town resident Bob

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University Of Michigan Gets Michigan Man Befriends Wild
Jonathan Demme’s Archive Turkey Who Moved Into His Yard
GARDEN CITY, Mich. (AP) — A sub- “I have no kids. I’m in the middle of
DONATION ... In this Sept. 13, 2016, file TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — urban Detroit man who found himself a divorce. I have no one at home,” said
photo, Jonathan Demme, director of the The archive of the late filmmaker facing fines after a wild turkey moved Johnston, 45, a tow truck driver. “He
concert film “Justin Timberlake + The Ten- Jonathan Demme is being donated to into his overgrown backyard has made kinda keeps me company. It gives me
nessee Kids,” appears at the premiere at the University of Michigan Library . friends with the large bird. something to come home to.”
the Toronto International Film Festival in
Toronto. The archive of the late filmmaker The donation by Demme’s family Garden City bans residents from Johnston previously hunted turkeys
Demme is being donated to the Univer- was announced Friday at the Tra- keeping wild animals as pets. The city but said he’s given it up, considering his
sity of Michigan Library. The donation by verse City Film Festival ahead of a fined Mark Johnston $100 for harboring backyard guest.
Demme’s family was announced Friday, screening of “Swimming to Cambo- the turkey and another $100 for dump-
Aug. 3, 2018, at the Traverse City Film dia,” a 1987 film he directed. The ing brush at his curb after he cleaned Johnston’s neighbors don’t seem to
Festival. It includes photographs, scripts, collection includes photographs, up his backyard in an effort to get the have a problem with the turkey, which
correspondence, personal notes, unfin- scripts, correspondence, personal 30-pound turkey to leave. they said isn’t too noisy.
ished documentary film footage, promo- notes, unfinished documentary film
tional items, costumes and props.(Photo footage, promotional items, costumes The city eventually dismissed the tur- “It’s crazy. (But) if the turkey likes it
by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) and props. key ticket since Johnston wasn’t keeping and the guy likes it, leave them alone,”
the animal as a pet, The Detroit News said neighbor Sandi Canning.
The archive at the Ann Arbor reported . Johnston is still fighting the
school will become part of the “Screen other one. Wild animals can only be moved if
Arts Mavericks and Makers “ collec- they’re a nuisance or a threat, said Holly
tion, which also includes the works Meanwhile, the turkey remains in Vaughn, a spokeswoman for Department
of Orson Welles, Robert Altman and Johnston’s yard. Johnston said that as of Natural Resources’ wildlife division.
others. far as he’s concerned, the bird can stay
as long as he wants. “He’s not holding it captive,” Vaughn
Demme died last year at the age of said. “Technically, it’s a wild turkey and
73. Among the many films he directed is free to go where he wants.”
were the Oscar winners “The Silence
of the Lambs” and “Philadelphia.” He
also directed the acclaimed concert
film, the Talking Heads’ “Stop Mak-
ing Sense.”

Ivanka Trump: Family Separation
A ‘Low Point’ In White House

By: Catherine Lucey migrant who came to the United States GUEST ... Mark Johnston says he’s the only person “Turkey” lets touch him. Gar-
ASSOCIATED PRESS legally, Ivanka Trump said this was a den City, Mich., resident Mark Johnston, 45, says this wild turkey showed up in
“country of laws.” She added: “We have his back yard about eight months ago during the last snow fall before the spring as
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ivanka Trump to be very careful about incentivizing be- the bird hangs out in Johnston’s backyard and side yard, Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
on Thursday cited the separation of mi- havior that puts children at risk of being A Garden City ordinance officer gave him a warning about having the bird on his
grant children from their parents as a trafficked, risk of entering this country property then a ticket. Although, when he made a phone call to the MI-DNR, they
low point of her White House tenure. with coyotes or making an incredibly advised him not to feed or give the bird he calls, “Turkey,” any water to make it
She said that she was “vehemently dangerous journey alone.” leave. The bird will probably leave on its own, but that he also needs to pay atten-
against family separation” but noted tion to Michigan wildlife laws. (Todd McInturf/Detroit News via AP)
that immigration was “incredibly com- But she said she felt “very strongly”
plex as a topic.” about the issue. Paper Blames Newsprint Tariffs
For Dropping Sunday Comics
The senior White House adviser also “I am very vehemently against fam-
said she doesn’t view the news media as ily separation and the separation of par- By: Jonathan Drew
“the enemy of the people,” breaking with ents and children,” she said. ASSOCIATED PRESS
one of her father’s frequent attacks on
the press. President Donald Trump later Asked about the comments, White RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)
sought to downplay the distance, tweet- House press secretary Sarah Hucka- — Residents in a North
ing that his daughter answered correct- bee Sanders said the president had said Carolina town hoping to
ly and that “It is the FAKE NEWS, which “that he doesn’t like the idea of family read “Rex Morgan M.D.”
is a large percentage of the media, that separation. I don’t think anybody does.” with Sunday coffee are
is the enemy of the people!”
Sanders added: “We also don’t like
The president dropped the immigra- the idea of open borders. We don’t like
tion policy more than a month ago after the idea of allowing people into our
widespread condemnation from Demo- country if we don’t know who they are,
crats and Republicans. Ivanka Trump where they are going and why they’re
remained quiet publicly in the early coming. The president wants to secure
days of the border crisis, but the presi- our borders, which is why he has asked
dent said she privately urged him to find Congress to fix the law.”
a solution. She tweeted her thanks after
he signed an executive order designed to On high points for the administration,
keep families together. Ivanka Trump cited the president com-
muting the sentence of Alice Johnson, a
During an event Thursday hosted by woman who was serving a life sentence
Axios, Ivanka Trump was asked about for drug offenses and whose case had
the high point and low point of her time been championed by reality television
in the White House. When the modera- star Kim Kardashian West. She called
tor asked if the separation of migrant Johnson leaving prison “one of the most
children from detained families was a beautiful things I’ve ever seen.”
low, she agreed.
Asked if she agreed with the descrip-
Noting that her mother was an im- tion of the press frequently invoked by
her father, Ivanka Trump said, “No, I
don’t.” in for a rude awakening.

And a newspaper says
it’s all President Donald
Trump’s fault.
The Robesonian in
Lumberton announced
it’s dropping an eight-
page color comics sec- RISING COSTS ... In this July 31, 2018, file photo,
tion from Sunday edi- President Donald Trump pauses during remarks at a
tions. campaign rally at Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall
A newspaper editorial in Tampa, Fla. The Robesonian paper in Lumberton,
N.C., announced it’s dropping an 8-page color comics
last week said it made section from Sunday editions. A newspaper editorial
the “not-so-funny” deci- said it cut the comics because of rising newsprint costs
sion to cut the comics spurred by Trump administration tariffs on imported
because of rising costs paper. The newspaper says it’s “a decision that we re-
spurred by Trump ad- ally believe was made at the White House.” (AP Photo/
ministration tariffs on Evan Vucci, File)
Canadian newsprint.
“This newspaper has
made the difficult deci- on you, you can’t say let’s cut over
sion to drop the Sunday comics, a de- here, or let’s cut a position, let’s cut
cision that we really believe was made the stringer budget,” he said. “There’s
at the White House,” the editorial said. really nowhere to go.”
Instead, the newspaper will run a The newspaper with a Sunday cir-
ATTENDING RALLY ... Ivanka Trump, the daughter of President Donald Trump, left single page of black-and-white comics culation of 6,200 is based in the town
walks Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, as they walk to board Air Force and puzzles. Absent from the down- of about 21,000 people approximately
One with President Donald Trump for a trip to Tampa, Fla., to attend a campaign sized lineup this past Sunday were 100 miles (160 kilometers) south of
rally, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (AP Photo/Evan familiar strips such as “Rex Morgan” Raleigh.
Vucci) and “Funky Winkerbean.” White House media staff didn’t im-

Newspapers across the country mediately respond to an email seeking
are reeling after tariffs put in place in comment.
March increased newsprint prices by The Robesonian editorial acknowl-
25 to 30 percent. Newsprint is gener- edged that newsprint costs aren’t
ally the second-largest expense for lo- the only challenge it faces. Like oth-
cal papers. er newspapers, it’s taken a hit from
“All newspapers our size are oper- shifting reading habits that have led
ating on really thin margins,” Donnie to a decline in advertisers and read-
Douglas, executive editor of The Robe- ers.
sonian, said in an interview Wednes- The editorial said the newspaper
day. hopes those conditions change so it
The dilemma over the comics is a can someday restore the color comics
symptom of larger problems faced by section.
local news outlets. Douglas said the “But for Sunday comics to return,
newspaper decided it was better to cut something has to break to our benefit
the comics than risk reducing staff or — additional readers and advertisers,
freelancers who cover local news and or a change of heart at 1600 Pennsyl-
serve as watchdogs for local govern- vania Ave,” the piece said, referencing
ment. the White House’s address. “Of those
“When you have this thing imposed two, we know which is more likely.”

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Survey: US Companies Add President Trump Thanks North Korea’s
A Robust 219,000 Jobs In July Kim For Handing Over War Remains

By: Christopher Rugaber low. RETURN OF REMAINS ... Vice President Mike Pence walks from the podium af-
AP ECONOMICS WRITER ADP compiles hiring data from mil- ter speaking at a ceremony marking the arrival of the remains believed to be of
American service members who fell in the Korean War at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. business- lions of companies that are clients of its Hickam, Hawaii, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018. North Korea handed over the remains
es added 219,000 jobs in July, a private payroll services. Its figures frequently last week. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
survey found, a robust total that sug- diverge from the government’s report.
gests employers are still able to find the By: Audrey Mcavoy and who are lost will yet be found. Hope that
workers they need despite the low un- Mark Zandi, chief economist at after so many years of questions, they
employment rate. Moody’s Analytics, which calculates the Kim Yong-Ho will have closure.”
ADP data, said the trade fights between
Payroll processor ADP said Wednes- the United States, China, the European Associated Press There are 7,699 U.S. service mem-
day that hiring was led by health care Union and other countries have so far bers listed as unaccounted for from the
providers, hotels and restaurants, and had little impact on overall hiring. 1950-53 Korean War, of which about
manufacturers. July’s figure was up 5,300 are believed to have died on North
from 181,000 in June and is enough to But large multinational firms cut Korean soil. The remainder are those
lower the already-low jobless rate of 4 jobs last month, Zandi said, which may who died in South Korea but have not
percent over time. have been a result of the tariffs the U.S. been recovered; those who died in air
and others have imposed. crashes at sea or on ships at sea, as well
Tax cuts and greater government as a number who are believed to have
spending are accelerating the economy’s The Trump administration has been taken to China.
expansion. Growth reached an annual slapped duties on steel and aluminum,
rate of 4.1 percent in the April-June as well as on $34 billion of goods im- During his summit with Trump, Kim
quarter, the fastest in four years. The ported from China, and some types of also agreed to “work toward complete de-
pickup comes as the economic expan- lumber from Canada. nuclearization of the Korean Peninsula”
sion enters its tenth year, the second- in return for Trump’s promise of secu-
longest in U.S. history. “If the tariff increases are limited to rity guarantees. Trump later suspended
what we’ve seen so far, no big deal,” annual military drills with South Korea
The report arrives two days before the Zandi said. which North Korea had long called an
government releases the official monthly invasion rehearsal.
employment figures. Economists fore- But if the Trump administration pro-
cast that Friday’s jobs report will show ceeds with its threat to place import But Trump now faces criticism at
employers added 190,000 jobs, accord- taxes on another $200 billion of Chinese home and elsewhere that North Korea
ing to a survey by data provider FactSet. imports, that would slow growth and hasn’t taken any serious steps toward
lower hiring, he said. disarmament and may be trying to buy
The unemployment rate is projected time to weaken international sanctions
to slip to 3.9 percent, near an 18-year Still, Zandi expects strong job gains against it.
to continue through this year and into
2019, potentially driving the unemploy- North Korea halted nuclear and mis-
ment rate below 3.5 percent. sile tests, shut down its nuclear testing
site and began dismantling facilities at
JOBS ADDED ... In this Oct. 3, 2017 file photo, job seeker Alejandra Bastidas fills HONOLULU (AP) — The U.S. military its rocket launch site. But many experts
out an application at a job fair at Dolphin Mall in Sweetwater, Fla. U.S. businesses is beginning the painstaking process of say those are neither irrevocable nor se-
added 219,000 jobs in July 2018, a private survey found, a robust total that sug- analyzing remains from the Korean War rious steps that could show the country
gests employers are still able to find the workers they need despite the low unem- now that they are back on American soil is sincere about denuclearization.
ployment rate. Payroll processor ADP says hiring was led by health care providers, after having been handed over by North
hotels and restaurants, and manufacturers. July’s figure was up from 181,000 in Korea last week. North Korea may want to use the re-
June and is enough to lower the already-low jobless rate of 4 percent. (AP Photo/ mains’ return to keep diplomacy with
Alan Diaz, File) Vice President Mike Pence and the the United States alive and win a recip-
top commander of U.S. forces in Asia, rocal U.S. concession. Experts say the
Annual US Worker Pay Gains Adm. Phil Davidson, received the re- North likely wants a declaration of the
Rose At Fastest Pace Since 2008 mains contained in 55 caskets during end of the Korean War as part of U.S.
an emotional and solemn ceremony security assurances.
By: Matt Ott A separate measure of wages and Wednesday after the caskets arrived by
AP BUSINESS WRITER salaries for private sector workers rose military cargo jets from South Korea. An armistice that ended the Korean
2.9 percent in the past year, matching War has yet to be replaced with a peace
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. workers March’s gain and the highest in nearly “They were husbands and fathers, treaty, leaving the peninsula in a techni-
saw their annual wages and benefits a decade. brothers and neighbors — long gone, cal state of war. North Korea has stead-
rise in the second quarter at the fast- but never lost to the memory of their fastly argued its nuclear weapons are
est pace in nearly a decade, a sign that Still, pay gains slowed in the sec- loved ones,” Pence said during the cer- meant to neutralize alleged U.S. plans
the low unemployment rate is forcing ond quarter. Total compensation — emony at a military base in Hawaii. to attack it.
employers to raise pay to attract and which includes pay and benefits such
keep workers. as health insurance — increased 0.6 The homecoming comes 65 years af- Kim Yong-Ho reported from Pyeong-
percent, down from 0.8 percent in the ter an armistice ended the conflict and taek, South Korea. Associated Press
Pay and benefits for all U.S. work- first three months of the year. after President Donald Trump received a writers Hyung-jin Kim in Seoul and
ers increased 2.8 percent in the April- commitment from North Korean leader Robert Burns in Washington contrib-
June quarter from a year earlier, the Wages and salaries, which make up Kim Jong Un, at their June summit in uted to this report.
most since the third quarter of 2008. about 70 percent of total compensa- Singapore, for their return.
Total compensation for private indus- tion, slowed even more, to 0.5 percent
try workers — which excludes state from 0.9 percent in the first quarter. Trump, in a tweet Wednesday night,
and local employees — rose 2.9 per- thanked Kim “for keeping your word &
cent, the best since the second quar- Even the relatively solid gains starting the process of sending home
ter of 2008. aren’t enough to keep up with slightly the remains of our great and beloved
higher inflation, which rose 2.9 per- missing fallen! I am not at all surprised
The unemployment rate is near an cent in the 12 months ending in June. that you took this kind action.”
18-year low of 4 percent, leaving em- That means after inflation, wages and
ployers scrambling to find the workers salaries for private sector workers was Each container was covered in an
they need. There are more open jobs flat. American flag and carried off the air-
than there are unemployed workers, craft by one Marine, one sailor, one sol-
according to government data, for the The last time the unemployment dier and one airman. The troops careful-
first time since records began in 2000. rate was this low, in 2000, hourly pay ly set each box on risers inside a hangar
gains were rising at a roughly 3.5 per- as Pence stood watching with his hand
cent to 4 percent annual rate. over his heart. Davidson saluted. Some
of the invited guests wiped tears from
their eyes during the procession.

The homecoming comes 65 years af-
ter an armistice ended the conflict and
weeks after President Donald Trump re-
ceived a commitment from North Kore-
an leader Kim Jong Un for their return.

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting
Agency will take the remains to a lab on
the base where forensic anthropologists
will study bones and teeth to identify
their race, gender and age. Scientists
will extract DNA and com-
Northwest Ohio ESC Holdspare it to DNA samples

collected from families of
troops still missing from
the war. Annual NwOESC
Administrators Conference
The agency usually
also relies on any items
that may have been found
with remains like uni-
forms, dog tags and wed-
ding rings to identify re-
mains. But North Korea
only provided one dog tag
with the 55 boxes it hand-
ed over last week.
It could take months or
years to determine their
identities.
“Some have called the
Korean War the ‘forgotten
war.’ But today, we prove
these heroes were never
forgotten,” Pence said.
“Today, our boys are com-
ing home.”
The U.S. military be-
lieves the bones are those
of U.S. servicemen and
potentially servicemen
from other United Nations
member countries who
fought alongside the U.S.
on behalf of South Korea
during the war.
Australia, Belgium,
France and the Philip-
PHOTO PROVIDED
pines have yet to recover SPEAKER ... Northwest Ohio ESC held the annual
some of their war dead 2018-19 NwOESC Administrators’ Conference on
from North Korea. August 2 to help kick off the upcoming school year.
“Whosoever emerges Superintendents, treasurers, principals and other ad-
from these aircraft today ministrators from twenty-two school districts in Defi-
PAY INCREASES ... In this March 3, 2017 file photo, a woman works with fabric at begins a new season of ance, Fulton, Henry, and Williams counties attended
99Degrees Custom, in Lawrence, Mass. U.S. workers saw their wages and benefits hope for the families of the event in Archbold, OH. Weston Kieschnick deliv-
rise in the second quarter of 2018 at the fastest pace in nearly a decade, a sign that our missing fallen,” Pence ered the keynote message, “Bold Schools”. Legal and
the low unemployment rate is forcing employers to raise pay to attract and keep said. “Hope that those professional organization updates were also provided.
workers. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

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Pope Rules Out Death Penalty US Goes Ahead With Tax
In Change To Church Teaching On Canadian Newsprint

By: Nicole Winfield She said she was “high as a kite” By: Paul Wiseman and Kevin Freking ful review of the paper markets. But this
ASSOCIATED PRESS over Francis’ decision to close what she ASSOCIATED PRESS use of trade laws to weaken our econo-
said were loopholes in previous church mies still puts communities at risk of
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis teaching that failed to recognize that WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Com- losing their local newspapers.”
has decreed that the death penalty is when a prisoner is strapped to a gur- merce Department is going ahead with a
“inadmissible” under all circumstances ney, he is rendered completely defense- tax on Canadian newsprint, a threat to Other papers have turned to layoffs
and the Catholic Church should cam- less before his executioner. the already-struggling American news- to help offset the additional costs of
paign to abolish it, a change in church paper industry. newsprint. The Tampa Bay Times an-
teaching that could influence Catholic “We can’t claim anymore that’s the nounced in April it would lay off about
politicians and judges in the U.S. and only way you can defend society,” she The revised tariffs unveiled Thurs- 50 employees in response to a potential
across the globe. said. day are mostly lower than those origi- $3 million annual cost increase.
nally imposed earlier this year. But
The change, announced Thursday, Francis has long denounced the they would still hit the paper used by This decision will make our jobs
was hailed by anti-death penalty activ- death penalty and even opposes life newspapers and other publications with harder, in part because we know we
ists and scorned by Francis’ frequent sentences, which he has called “hidden” an anti-dumping border tax as high as will be able to employ fewer people to do
conservative critics, who said he had no death sentences. 16.88 percent. those jobs,” said Alfredo Carbajal, pres-
right to change what Scripture revealed ident of the American Society of News
and popes have taught for centuries. He has also made prison ministry a The tariffs are a response to a com- Editors.
mainstay of his vocation, and on nearly plaint from a hedge fund-owned paper
The Vatican said that Francis had every foreign trip he visits inmates to producer in Washington state, which ar- Congress is overwhelmingly opposed
amended the Catechism of the Catho- offer words of solidarity and hope. He gues that its Canadian competitors are to the tariffs on the paper used by news-
lic Church — the compilation of official remains in touch with a group of Argen- taking advantage of government subsi- papers and other publications.
Catholic teaching — to say that capital tine inmates he ministered to during his dies to sell their product at unfairly low
punishment can never be sanctioned years as archbishop of Buenos Aires. prices. Still, Commerce decided to spare House Speaker Paul Ryan contacted
because it constitutes an “attack” on two Canadian producers from the anti- Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross direct-
the dignity of human beings. In an accompanying letter explaining dumping charges. ly to voice his concerns. Senate Minor-
the change, the head of the Vatican’s ity Leader Chuck Schumer declared in a
Previously, the catechism said the doctrine office, Cardinal Luis Ladaria, In addition to antidumping duties, newspaper column that the tax “would
church didn’t exclude recourse to capi- said the pope wasn’t contradicting prior Commerce is imposing newsprint levies do irreversible harm” to the newspaper
tal punishment “if this is the only pos- church teaching on capital punishment ranging from 0.82 percent to 9.81 per- industry.
sible way of effectively defending human but was “reformulating” it to express cent to counter Canadian subsidies.
lives against the unjust aggressor.” Past “an authentic development of doctrine.” The tariffs are a response to a com-
popes have upheld that position, though The Commerce decision is not final. plaint to the Commerce Department
St. John Paul II began urging an end to The Rev. Robert Gahl, a moral theo- The independent U.S. International from the North Pacific Paper Compa-
the practice and stressed that the guilty logian at Rome’s Pontifical Holy Cross Trade Commission could change or kill ny. The company’s CEO, Craig Anne-
were just as deserving of dignity as in- University, agreed. the tariffs in a ruling scheduled for next berg, said that since the imposition of
nocents. month. the current tariff rates, the market has
“With this new text the pope is not stabilized to the point the company has
The new teaching says the previous rejecting past teaching regarding the Newsprint is usually the second- been able to hire 60 new employees and
policy is outdated because there are death penalty. He’s not referring to the highest cost for newspapers. Already is working to hire 40 more.
new ways to protect the common good, inherent morality or immorality of it, contending with falling readership and
and the church should instead commit but to political expedience within new plummeting advertising revenue, news- Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s minis-
itself to working to end capital punish- circumstances to emphasize the possi- papers are struggling as the tariffs drive ter of foreign affairs, said that despite
ment. bility of redemption for all, including the up the cost of newsprint. the slight reduction in some duties,
most guilty,” he said. “Canada remains disappointed with
“Recourse to the death penalty on The Robesonian newspaper in Lum- the final duty rates” announced by the
the part of legitimate authority, follow- In addition to Sister Prejean, other berton, North Carolina, for instance, Commerce Department.
ing a fair trial, was long considered an Catholic organizations are active in the last week announced that it was drop-
appropriate response to the gravity of anti-death penalty campaign, includ- ping its eight-page color comics sections “For decades, U.S. publishers and
certain crimes and an acceptable, al- ing the Sant’Egidio Community, which from its Sunday edition to cut costs. printers have relied on fairly and com-
beit extreme means of safeguarding the together with Italian authorities always petitively priced imports of Canadian
common good,” reads the new text. lights up Rome’s Colosseum whenever a “Readers in our towns will welcome newsprint,” Freeland said.
country abolishes capital punishment. the news that their local newspapers are
Today “there is an increasing aware- in a little less in jeopardy from devas- She added that the Canadian govern-
ness that the dignity of the person is not In a statement Thursday, Sant’Egidio tating tariffs,” said Susan Rowell, presi- ment will work with the forest industry
lost even after the commission of very said the change served “as another push dent of the National Newspaper Asso- and nearby communities to “defend this
serious crimes,” it said, adding that so- to the church and Catholics, based on ciation and publisher of the Lancaster vital sector and help diversify its trade
ciety now has effective ways to detain the Gospel, to respect the sacredness of News in South Carolina. “We appreciate with new international markets.”
prisoners so they aren’t a threat and human life and to work at all levels and the Commerce Department’s more care-
even provide the possibility of rehabili- on every continent to abolish this inhu- AP Economics Writer Martin
tation. man practice.” Crutsinger contributed to this report.

“Consequently, the church teaches, It was precisely Francis’ citation of NEW TAX ... In this April 11, 2018, file photo, production workers stack newspa-
in the light of the Gospel, that the death the Gospel, however, that sparked criti- pers onto a cart at the Janesville Gazette Printing & Distribution plant in Janes-
penalty is inadmissible because it is an cism from some on the Catholic right, ville, Wis. The U.S. Commerce Department is going ahead with a tax on Canadian
attack on the inviolability and dignity who cited Scripture in arguing that newsprint, a threat to the already-struggling American newspaper industry. The
of the person and she works with de- Francis had no authority to change tariffs unveiled Thursday, Aug. 2, are mostly lower than those originally announced
termination for its abolition worldwide,” what previous popes taught. earlier this year but would still impose an anti-dumping border tax as high as
reads the new text, which was approved 16.88 percent. (Angela Major/The Janesville Gazette via AP, File)
in May but only published Thursday. “He is in open violation of the author-
ity recognized to him. And no Catholic Classes Begin At Indiana
The death penalty has been abolished has any obligation of obedience to abuse School 2 Months After Shooting
in most of Europe and South America, of authority,” tweeted the traditionalist
but it is still in use in the United States blog Rorate Caeli. NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Stu- classes.
and in countries in Asia, Africa and the dents have started a new school year at A 13-year-old boy allegedly shot
Middle East. This week Turkish Presi- Some on social media questioned the a suburban Indianapolis middle school
dent Tayyip Erdogan said the death pen- timing of the announcement, given that more than two months after a class- Whistler and Seaman after officials say
alty could soon be reinstated in Turkey, the Vatican and the Catholic Church room shooting wounded a student and he entered Seaman’s classroom May 25
where it was abolished in 2004 as part are under extraordinary fire over cleri- a teacher. with two handguns.
of its bid to join the European Union. cal sex abuse and how bishops around
the world covered it up for decades. The Students and staff were greeted New security measures, including
Within hours of Thursday’s an- U.S. church, in particular, is reeling Wednesday by newly drafted Indiana more surveillance and police officers,
nouncement, New York Gov. Andrew from accusations that one of the most Pacers player Alize Johnson and oth- are in place at the school about 20 miles
Cuomo vowed to introduce legislation prominent U.S. cardinals, Theodore Mc- er athletes as they entered Noblesville (30 kilometers) north of Indianapolis.
to remove the death penalty from New Carrick, allegedly abused minors as well West Middle School. Thirteen-year-old
York state law. as adult seminarians. Ella Whistler and science teacher Jason A referendum on the Nov. 6 ballot
Seaman were among those returning for would provide Noblesville Schools with
Francis’ new teaching is also likely “Coming in the midst of the sex abuse more funding for school safety staff,
to feature in the confirmation process revelations, the timing is curious... and equipment and other purposes.
for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kava- more fury is not what the Church needs
naugh, a church-going Catholic who, if at this moment,” noted Raymond Ar-
confirmed, would join four other Catho- royo, host of the Catholic broadcaster
lic justices on the bench. EWTN.

One of their former Catholic mem- Francis announced his intention to
bers, the late Justice Antonin Scalia, change church teaching on capital pun-
famously said that he didn’t find the ishment in October, when he marked
death penalty immoral, and that any the 25th anniversary of the catechism
judge who did should resign. itself. First promulgated by St. John
Paul II, it gave Catholics an easy, go-to
Sister Helen Prejean, the anti-death guide for church teaching on everything
penalty campaigner whose ministry to from the sacraments to sex.
a death row inmate inspired the book
and film, “Dead Man Walking,” said Amnesty International, which has
the pope’s new teaching would be more long campaigned for a worldwide ban on
acutely felt in an upcoming planned ex- the death penalty, welcomed the devel-
ecution in Nebraska under Gov. Pete opment as an “important step forward.”
Ricketts, who Prejean called “a pro-life
Catholic.”. “Already in the past, the church had
expressed its aversion to the death pen-
“If we say we are for dignity of all life, alty, but with words that did not exclude
that includes innocent and guilty as ambiguities,” said Riccardo Noury, Am-
well,” she said in a telephone interview nesty Italia spokesman. “Today they are
with The Associated Press. saying it in an even clearer way.”

Associated Press writer Simone
Somekh contributed to this report.

POPE RULING ... Pope Francis caresses a child as he arrives in the Paul VI hall at RETURNING TO CLASS ... Students arrive for the first day of school, Wednesday,
the Vatican for his weekly general audience, Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/ Aug. 1, 2018, at Noblesville West Middle School in Noblesville, Ind. (Kelly Wilkin-
Gregorio Borgia) son/The Indianapolis Star via AP)

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Two Love: Identical Michigan Twin Montpelier’s Cookies On Demand
Brothers To Wed Identical Sisters Hosts Business After Hours

GRASS LAKE, Mich. (AP) — Two sets the Beviers together on a trip last year
of 24-year-old identical twins had their to the Henry Ford Museum in Dear-
first date together, became engaged at born.
the same time and are now preparing to “It basically happened at the same
tie the knot in Michigan this weekend. time ... which is par for the course for
Identical twins Krissie and Kassie us,” Kassie Bevier said. “We do things
Bevier will marry Zack and Nick Le- in twos.”
wan in Grass Lake on Aug. 3 and 4, The couples plan to move in together
the Jackson Citizen Patriot reported. into a two-bedroom apartment in Fen-
Krissie and Zack’s wedding will be held ton.
on Friday, while Kassie and Nick will The Beviers are working toward fin-
get hitched on Saturday. The four will ishing their doctorates in physical ther-
share their reception Saturday night. apy at the University of Michigan. Nick
“I’m in disbelief sometimes of just Lewan is pursuing his master’s degree
how everything happened,” Nick Lewan in mental health counseling from Oak-
told WILX-TV . land University. Zack Lewan works in
Kassie Bevier and Nick Lewan met vegetation management for an energy
first at Grand Valley State University company.
four years ago in a psychology class. “We’re individuals. We are all indi- PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
The professor had asked if there were
any twins in class, and Kassie and Nick viduals,” Zack Lewan said. “We work NETWORKING ... The Montpelier and Pioneer Chamber of Commerce came togeth-
both raised their hands. differently and we have different inter- er on Wednesday, August 1st for a networking event at Cookies On Demand in
ests, and just respect each other for Montpelier.

“I was looking around and I looked
behind and I was like, ‘Oh. I’m in trou-

Return By North Korea Of Possibleble now,’” Nick Lewan said.
those differences.”
The couples said they click so well

because they were brought up with the
Kassie and Nick invited their twins same family values. Remains Stir Relatives’ Hopes
on their first date to church one Sun- “We just flow together and it makes
day morning, and Krissie and Zack sense,” Krissie Bevier said. “There is a
started dating shortly after. special twin bond, and having someone
Nick and Zack Lewan proposed to who understands that is huge.” By: Margery A. Beck given a DNA sample, it could go quicker,
ASSOCIATED PRESS but it’s still not an overnight process.”
Santella said her family is still wait-
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — News that ing since submitting DNA samples
North Korea is sending home 55 sets of about 15 years ago. Their only clue ar-
remains is being welcomed by relatives rived in an Army letter two years after
of those missing from the Korean War. his death, which said D’Amico’s remains
But most know they still face long odds had been buried in a temporary United
at achieving any closure: Thousands of Nations cemetery in Korea, and would
soldiers are still unaccounted for, and be removed to Japan as soon as it was
identifications could take decades. deemed safe.
Ruth Santella, 84, of St. Paul, Min-
nesota, doesn’t hold much hope of living “If they just could have gotten my
long enough to discover whether her old- mother his dog tags, that would have
er brother’s bones are among those re- put her mind at ease,” she said. “As it
leased by North Korea on Friday. Private was, she always held on to hope that
1st Class George D’Amico was killed in he was still alive somehow, wandering
action on Sept. 27, 1950, near Taejon, around in that country. That, maybe,
Korea, according to a U.S. Army letter somebody had taken him in.”
his family received in October 1950.
Her mother died still waiting for news Jan Curran, 70, of Gilbert, Arizona,
that his remains would be coming home, was 3 when her father, naval aviator Lt.
Santella said Friday. Charles Garrison, died in captivity after
“My mother went to her coffin with he was shot down and captured in May
tears over George,” she said. “She kept 1951.
everything he ever sent her — a suitcase
WEDDING ... From left, Krissie Bevier and fianc, Zack Lewan and Nicholas Lewan full of letters and things. He sent a type- Curran has spent decades seeking
and fianc, Kassie Bevier, pose for a photo, Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Grass Lake. writer for me. I still have it.” ways to repatriate her father’s remains.
Identical twins Krissie and Kassie Bevier are marrying identical twins, Zack and Ted Barker, of Dallas, is a co-founder Years have passed since she persuaded
Nicholas Lewan. (Nikos Frazier /Jackson Citizen Patriot via AP) of the Korean War Project, which helps several family members to provide DNA.
families of missing Korean War veter-
Ohio Governor Spares Record ans submit their genetic information, In 2013, she was able to fly over the
among other things. The DNA samples site where her father was taken captive.
are processed at a military DNA lab at
Number Of Death Row Inmates Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, and “It was a healing experience for
compared to remains stored at a mili- me to see that, and know that he had
tary lab in Hawaii. The process is pains- been there,” she said. “It gave me some
takingly long; some remains returned peace.”
sions that further justice,” said spokes- from North Korea in the early 1990s still
man Jon Keeling. haven’t been identified, Barker said. Now, the thought that her father’s re-
Kasich’s immediate predecessor, “It typically takes six to seven years, mains might be among those sent state-
Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland, com- if the remains have been recovered,” side has stirred up all those emotions
muted five death sentences and al- Barker said. “If the family has already again. It’s “too much to hope for,” she
said.

“It would be wonderful,” she said,
pausing to stifle sobs. “It’s amazing, af-
ter all these years, how much it can still
hurt not to have him.”

lowed 17 executions during his four-
year term.
Ohio resumed executions in 1999 World’s Oldest Person,

under Gov. Bob Taft after a 36-year
gap. Taft, a Republican, allowed 20

A Japanese Woman, Dies At 117executions to proceed and spared just
one inmate based on concerns raised
by DNA evidence not available at the TOKYO (AP) — The world’s oldest Records, which had certified her title.
CLEMENCY ... In this March 6, 2018, time of trial. person, a 117-year-old Japanese wom- Miyako enjoyed calligraphy, which she
file photo, Ohio Gov. John Kasich an, has died. had practiced until recently, and eating
speaks during the Ohio State of the Nationwide, governors have spared sushi and eel, Guinness said.
State address in the Fritsche Theater 288 death row inmates since the U.S. Chiyo Miyako died Sunday. Her
at Otterbein University in Westerville, Supreme Court upheld the constitu- death was confirmed Friday by Kana- Guinness said the successor to her
Ohio. Following condemned killer Rob- tionality of capital punishment in 1976, gawa prefecture, her home state south world record is yet to be confirmed.
ert Van Hook’s death by lethal injection with a handful spared each year over of Tokyo.
on July 18, 2018, the Republican gover- the past decade. That doesn’t include The new oldest person in Japan is
nor has finished dealing with executions mass clemencies in states — such as Miyako, born on May 2, 1901, be- a 115-year-old woman, Kane Tanaka
for the remainder of his time in office, New Jersey in 2007 — where the death came the world’s oldest person in April of Fukuoka on the southern island of
after sparing seven men from execution penalty was abolished and entire death after Nabi Tajima from Kikai island in Kyushu, the Ministry of Health, Labor
during his two terms and allowing 15 rows were emptied. southern Japan died at the age of 117. and Welfare said.
executions to proceed. (AP Photo/Paul
Vernon, File) Sparing inmates is not the political Miyako’s family called her “the god- The world’s oldest man, Masazo
death knell it might have been in de- dess” and remembered her as a chatty Nonaka on Japan’s northern island of
cades past, thanks to concerns about person who was patient and kind to Hokkaido, celebrated his 113rd birth-
innocence raised by DNA testing and others, according to Guinness World day Wednesday.

By: Andrew Welsh-Huggins the role of severe mental illness on

ASSOCIATED PRESS some offenders’ behavior.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. “Kasich’s decisions to commute re- NEW OLDEST PERSON IN JAPAN ... In this Jan. 2, 2018, photo provided by Good-
John Kasich has finished dealing with flect a societal shift away from an un-
executions for the remainder of his time questioning belief in the value of the
in office following a modern-era record death penalty or at least the value in
of death penalty commutations. every case,” said Lori Shaw, a Univer-
sity of Dayton law professor.
The Republican governor spared
seven men from execution during his Strickland said he doesn’t think he
two terms in office, including commu- paid a political price for his commuta-
tations on March 26 and July 20. Ka- tions, which he tried to use “as judi-
sich allowed 15 executions to proceed, ciously and appropriately as I could.”
including the July 18 execution of Rob-
ert Van Hook for strangling, stabbing Taft said he’s now opposed to capital
and dismembering a man he met in a punishment except in the most severe
Cincinnati bar more than 30 years ago. cases, such as acts of terrorism, mul-
tiple victims or the killing of a police of-
Not since Democrat Mike DiSalle ficer.
spared six death row inmates in the
early 1960s has an Ohio governor He also backs findings of a state Su-
spared so many killers during periods preme Court commission that recom-
when the state had an active death mended against the death penalty for
chamber. DiSalle allowed six execu- inmates suffering severe mental illness
tions to proceed. at the time of the crime, and in cases
where a homicide was committed dur-
Democratic Gov. Richard Celeste ing other crimes such as burglaries or
commuted eight death sentences just robberies.
days before leaving office in 1991, but
none of those inmates’ executions was “The climate is a little different in re-
gard to the death sentence today,” Taft
said. “Governors have more latitude or time Home 1, Kane Tanaka, right, is celebrated her 115th birthday at her nursing
imminent.
Kasich “appreciates the gravity of leeway to consider a number of factors home in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan. Tanaka became the new oldest person in
this authority and therefore carefully that may not have been considered in Japan after 117-year-old Japanese woman Chiyo Miyako, the world’s oldest per-
considers these cases to make deci- prior times.” son, died on Sunday, July 27, 2018. (Goodtime Home 1 via AP)

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US Consumer Confidence Ohio Army National Guard
Historian Proud Of His War Stories
Edges Up In July
By: Bonnie Miebers the collection is at Ohio History Con-
nection. The history center at 800 E.
The index measures THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH 17th Ave. on the Northeast Side has
over 500 battle flags, all of them from
both consumers’ assess- COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio before World War II.
ment of current economic Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class
conditions and expecta- Josh Mann, 41, pulls back a heavy The public can ask to see items in
tions for the future. Their black curtain and walks into a room Mann’s collection at the Beightler ar-
view of current conditions filled with immense gray cabinets. mory, but there is nowhere for them to
in July was the rosiest be permanently displayed. Everything
since March 2001; 43.1 Mann, who towers over most people stays in those immense cabinets.
percent said jobs were at 6 feet 5 inches, seems small here.
“plentiful,” most since He steps up to a black vault leading “I’m near or at, some may say over,
March 2001. to a temperature-controlled room con- capacity,” Mann said. “(A museum) is
But consumer expec- taining several cabinets. Mann pulls what I’d like to leave as my legacy after
tations for the next six blue latex gloves from the back pocket these last six years.”
months dropped for the of his Army greens and puts them on
second straight month to before pulling open a drawer of one of Lt. Col. Greg Rogers was the previ-
the lowest reading since the cabinets. Resting flat in the shal- ous Ohio Army National Guard histo-
CONSUMER REPORT ... In this Tuesday, May 2, 2017, December. low drawer is a battle flag from World rian. Before the end of an earlier six-
file photo, shoppers holding bags from Macy’s wait to War II. year enlistment period, Mann called
cross an intersection in New York. Americans were a Consumers seem to be Rogers to ask if he could do Rogers’
bit more confident about the economy in July 2018, shrugging off trade dis- The 148th Infantry Regiment. The job for a year and then decide if he
but their expectations for the near future dimmed putes with major trading distinct eagle crest, clutching arrows would re-enlist in 2004.
slightly. The Conference Board, a business research partners, including Chi- in one talon and a branch in the other.
group, says its consumer confidence index rose to na, Canada and Mexico, “We’ll do it,” proudly displayed above. “I always joke that one of my biggest
127.4 this month from 127.1 in June. (AP Photo/Be- which threaten to drive up contributions to the Guard is keeping
beto Matthews, File) the price of some imports. “This is the part of the collection I Josh Mann in,” Rogers said.
“The strong labor market am most proud of,” Mann said.
trumps the negative trade Mann’s ability to make intangible
By: Paul Wiseman war headlines,” Chris Rupkey, chief And Mann’s favorite part of his job ideas into tangible objects, Rogers
as Ohio Army National Guard histo- said, is what makes him irreplaceable
AP ECONOMICS WRITER financial economist at MUFG Union rian is when he gets to share its his- as historian. Many historians before
Bank, wrote in a research report. tory with others. The Ohio National Mann were just assigned to the post
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans Guard turns 230 years Wednesday. It as an additional duty, including Rog-
were a bit more confident about the Helped by tax cuts, economic growth was organized before Ohio was a state, ers, he said. But Mann is different.
economy in July, but their expectations clocked in at an annual pace of 4.1 per- originally called the Northwest Terri-
for the near future dimmed slightly. cent from April through June, the fast- tory Militia. “He has a heart for history and pre-
est quarterly expansion since 2014. The serving history,” Rogers said. “He real-
The Conference Board, a business re- unemployment rate is 4 percent, at or The celebration at the Maj. Gen. ly wants to be here, and you can tell.”
search group, said Tuesday that its con- below what economists consider full Robert Beightler Armory in north-
sumer confidence index rose to 127.4 employment. west Columbus will include a ceremo- Mann won’t be a part of the 230th
this month from 127.1 in June. nial recognition of the Ohio National anniversary celebration on Wednes-
Guard’s service to the nation. The day. Instead, he will be on a 17-day
Senior Center News Guard includes the Ohio Army Nation- trip to France and Belgium doing what
al Guard, Ohio Air National Guard, he does best, educating others on the
LaVon Benner Takes Over The Ohio Military Reserve and Ohio Naval role the Ohio Army National Guard
Reins At The Stryker Senior Center Militia, which total more than 16,000 played in World War II.
personnel, according to its website.
wide range. I’m a people person, and I ?(I’ve been) growing and developing
tend to mold myself into wherever I need Maj. Gen. Mark E. Bartman, Ohio’s the collections into something we can
to be. What I find with senior citizens adjutant general, will administer the use to educate soldiers and the public
here is respect. They tell you exactly oath to two new members, and like on what we’ve been doing for the last
how they feel and what they like or don’t any birthday celebration, there will be 230 years,” Mann said. “Soldiers are
like, but they do it in a respectful and a cake. reluctant to think what they’re doing
friendly manner. What I really like about is important.”
the Stryker seniors is how respectful Mann spends a lot of his time in a
they are to each other. It’s a nice group vault-like room with relics of America’s But Mann argues that they are the
and atmosphere. It’s like family, and I past: guns from the Civil War and uni- most vital piece of history. He points
like that a lot There wasn’t a whole big forms dating back a century among to a pack of chewing gum from the
culture shock.” them. The Beightler armory is home 1940s. It sits unopened in a display
to a huge collection of Ohio National case Mann commissioned. The soldier
Raised in Bryan, LaVon has been a Guard artifacts, including post-World who was to receive it was captured.
Stryker resident since 1986. In 1987, War II battle flags. The gum was part of a package sent to
she married her husband, current him by his mother.
Stryker Village Councilor, David Ben- As the historian for the Ohio Army
ner. They are the proud parents of two National Guard, Mann knows each of “The individual soldier’s experience
children, Audrey and Isaac. Seemingly their stories intimately. speaks to me,” Mann said. “The bigger
always on the move, LaVon is still a strategic Army decisions, that’s going
teacher in the community, just in a dif- He said his dad, Richard Mann, is to get written about, people are go-
ferent venue. “I also teach Pound and the reason he works as a historian. “I ing to analyze that. But a lot of times,
Zumba classes here in Stryker,” she like to call my dad a weekend histo- individual stories get left behind or
rian,” Mann said. forgotten.”rmory in Columbus, Ohio.
The Ohio National Guard is celebrat-
The elder Mann, who died in 2009, ing its 230 years of service.rmory in
worked in a spark-plug factory and Columbus, Ohio. The Ohio National
participated in historical war re-enact- Guard is celebrating its 230 years of
ments on weekends. Mann was just a service.
month old when he attended his first
re-enactment.
said. “In my classes, I have a wide range “Any family vacation
of ages and levels of abilities. I teach my we went on, we made a
Zumba classes at the fire department, stop at a historical battle-
and I teach Pound, which is kind of like field or cemetery,” Mann
By: Timothy Kays cardio drumming, but it only uses the said. “The biggest family
THE VILLAGE REPORTER sticks on the floor. I teach that at Quad- vacation we ever went on
co. I have been teaching Zumba almost was to Gettysburg.”
She might be the new manager of the six years, and Pound I’ve been teaching
Stryker Senior Center, but LaVon Ben- for a year and a half.” To most kids, that
ner’s perpetual energy is no recent im- might have been torture.
port to the community. “I worked at the “I am really grateful to have been But to Mann, it was the
Stryker School for the last eight years as given the chance to do this job,” LaVon perfect way to spend
a paraprofessional,” she said, “...work- said. “It’s something I hadn’t really summer vacation.
ing with kids in all different ages, mostly thought about doing. It just opened up,
high school. I was happy there. I really and for whatever reason I’m here and Mann joined the Ohio
liked it there, and I figured that’s where I’m enjoying it. I’m looking forward to Army National Guard at
I would probably end up retiring out of, making it grow and staying a part of the end of his senior year
but some things changed. I knew my job Stryker and this community. The people of high school to “knock
duties were going to probably be chang- that are coming here are a great group down tuition costs” for
ing. I saw this ad in the paper, and I of people. They’re just great, helpful and college.
know Joan (Horne), who did it before; courteous, and I just love that.” On July 13, 23 years
Even though she loves her new digs, later, he extended his
she was the previous site manager. I
started asking her some questions, and one just can’t put in nearly a decade service another six years.
decided to go ahead and submit my re- working with kids without falling in Over those six years,
sume and application. They offered me love with them. Given an opportunity to Mann hopes to make
the job, and I’ve been doing it since do both jobs, LaVon would find a way steps toward creating a
June 15. I absolutely love it; it’s like I to make it work. “This job is a Mon- museum of sorts, where MEMORABILIA ... In this July 17, 2018 photo,
was meant to be here.” day through Thursday job,” she said. Ohioans could view items Sgt. 1st Class Josh Mann, the Ohio Army Nation-
“We’re closed, and most of the centers Mann and others have al Guard historian, looks at a Civil War battle flag
After dedicating nearly a decade of are closed on Fridays. There’s a few that worked to collect. from the 148th Infantry Regiment inside the Beight-
her life to the kids of the community, are open, but this one here in Stryker ler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. The Ohio National
wouldn’t the sudden change of age de- is Monday through Thursday, so I have The only place where Guard is celebrating its 230 years of service (Adam
mographics create a culture shock? Fridays open, and I still have my aide the public has been able Cairns/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)
Maybe with others, but not LaVon. “I’ve certificate. I actually just renewed it to regularly see part of
worked quite a few different jobs in my
years of working,” she explained. “I have prior to leaving and, yeah...I would like
worked everywhere, from with people to stay a part of the school and sub on
with special needs, to work in a proba- Fridays. If that happens, that would be Ohio Issues Licenses To
tion department. I’ve worked with...stu- great.”
Perpetual energy...there’s your proof.
dents, elementary students, high school
students, junior high students. I’ve also 7 Medical Marijuana ProcessorsTimothy can be reached at
worked in the general public; I’ve had a
[email protected]

Bryan Senior Center Announces COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio juana, although none has been given
Department of Commerce says only approval to planting seeds. Only three
Regular Euchre Party Results seven companies have met the state’s cultivators have permission at to grow
minimum standards to process plants plants to this point.
The Bryan Senior Center hosted its Ward Harvey, Pat Day, Lois Maugel and into marijuana-infused products for use
regular euchre party on July 31, 2018. Bonnie Harrison. The next regular eu- by people with physician recommenda- Legislation approving the sale and
There were 16 players present. The win- chre party will be held on, August 7, tions. use of medical marijuana required that
ners for the day were: 1st place went to: 2018 from 1 to 3 pm. products become available to people
Pat Day with a 256. 2nd place went to: Cleveland.com reports the compa- with qualifying medical conditions by
Geri Cliffton with a 240. There will be snacks following cards. nies were given provisional licenses Fri- Sept. 8. State officials have acknowl-
For more information call: 419-636- day. Another six could receive licenses edged that deadline won’t be met be-
The winners of the door prizes were: 4047. after background checks are completed. cause of delays in the licensing process.

Three of the seven processors also Information from: cleveland.com,
have licenses to grow medical mari- http://www.cleveland.com

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Homeless Forced To Leave Cincinnati Camp But Vow To Return

FORCED OUT ... Residents and supporters of a rights were being violated. Acting City Manager Patrick Duhaney said he
homeless encampment along Third St. remove their City officials cited health and safety reasons plans to next target a camp that formed near a lux-
belongings before Cincinnati officials arrive to clean ury riverfront apartment complex around the same
the area., Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. A fed- when they began to issue notices to vacate down- time the first encampment was shut down.
eral judge refused to block the city cleanup after the town homeless encampments about two weeks ago.
advocates sued to stop it. They called an order to Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley has called the en- Cities such as Seattle and San Diego have ex-
vacate “a bullying tactic” that violates constitutional campments an “unacceptable” public health haz- perimented with sanctioned encampments in des-
rights of the homeless. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) ard. ignated areas.

By: Angie Wang Police and public officials are sweeping homeless The vast majority of the Cincinnati area’s home-
ASSOCIATED PRESS camps across the nation in response to pressure less population lives in shelters, Finn said. But oth-
CINCINNATI (AP) — Homeless people living along from residents and business owners who want to ers prefer living on the streets. Some shy away from
a busy downtown Cincinnati street left minutes be- avoid visible poverty, said Megan Hustings, execu- shelters because of paranoia or anxiety, or because
fore the city’s deadline Friday afternoon when crews tive director of the National Coalition for the Home- of substance dependencies. Some couples without
tasked with sanitizing the area arrived in white, less. Hustings said complaints about cleanliness children who can’t stay together in shelters don’t
full-body suits and neon vests. are valid, but removing individuals from public want to be apart.
But they didn’t go far. streets isn’t the answer.
Most took tents and other belongings and relo- Over the last few weeks, homeless individuals
cated just around the corner. Some went even clos- “If dirtiness is the issue, focus on that,” she said. weaved brown plastic bags into the metal fencing
er to the city’s entertainment district that includes “Provide trash collection and portable restrooms.” along a Cincinnati freeway overpass, spelling “Home
stadiums and an arena that host pro sports and is where the heart is.”
big-name concerts. Those who sleep on the streets have begun to
Advocates for the homeless said displaced indi- set up tents and take shelter in more visible spaces Packet Pick Up Day At
viduals plan to return as soon as city crews leave over the last few years because they think they’re Four County Career Center
area. Police said they had no immediate plans to safer in more open, trafficked locations, said Kevin
keep them away. Finn, president of Strategies to End Homelessness. PHOTO PROVIDED
A federal judge refused to block the city’s clean-
up after homeless advocates filed a lawsuit Friday Billy Watson grills chicken wings on the side- NEW YEAR ... To prepare them for the start of school on
morning trying to stop it, saying constitutional walk in front of his bar and restaurant Kitty’s, less Wednesday, August 15 at 8:45 a.m., students attend-
than a block from the first encampment city offi- ing Four County Career Center picked up their packets
cials shut down last week. He said he’s glad they’re containing their schedules and other important infor-
doing something about it, because some customers mation for the year. Shown receiving his packet from
told him they wouldn’t return until the tent city was Career & Technical Supervisor, Cathy Rupp (LEFT) is
dealt with. Hilltop student Jacob Champion enrolled in the Sports
Fitness & Exercise program (RIGHT).
Watson said he would be fine moving the en-
campment away from downtown tourist stops.

Homeless advocate Josh Spring said the home-
less individuals have a right to be seen by both lo-
cals and tourists, and have a First Amendment right
to protest — not with signs, but with their tents.

“Until we get serious about permanent solutions,
we must not punish people for trying to live,” said
Spring, of the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coali-
tion.

Joseph Phillips, the homeless man named in the
lawsuit against the city, said he decided to live on
downtown sidewalks because the area is safe and
well-lit. He added it’s close to food kitchens and
shelters, and the location makes it easy for people
to drop off donations.

Looking Back At What
We Read Years Ago

WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO IN THE WEST UNITY REPORTER, THE STRYKER ADVANCE & THE EDON COMMERCIAL

WEST UNITY REPORTER 110 YEARS AGO 70 YEARS AGO bus and headed for a week ceremonies of the new pipe
ESTABLISHED 1878 August 1908 August 1948 of training at camp, at Lake organ at Edon’s St. Peters Lu-
James Christian Assembly. theran Church by Mr. Herbert
130 YEARS AGO The Alumni Association will Mr. & Mrs. Weldon Starr Gladding and Miss Emily Fos-
August 1888 present the play “Way Down and family are visiting their Kay Flegal and Rosemary ter.
East” at the auditorium. relatives, Mr. & Mrs. L.L. Law- Kimpel went to Fort Wayne,
Married July 28 by Rev. son at Sugar Island, Canada. Monday where they entered 40 YEARS AGO
Baumgardner, Mr. Wellington Sunday was the hottest day Parkview Hospital as student August 1978
Thomas and Miss Minnie Ruhl. in seven years and lacked but Irving L. Calvin, M.D. Of nurses.
two degrees of the record of Culver, Indiana, is scheduled Mr. & Mrs. Denzel Fulmer
120 YEARS AGO 1887. The thermometer regis- to take up the practice of med- Mrs. James drill and chil- spent last week camping at
August 1898 tered 97 degrees. icine at the former Dr. Bran- dren Danny and Kathy left Indiana’s Pokagon State Park
don location in about three Sunday morning for their at Angola with their daugh-
From eight acres of land, The first load of new wheat weeks. home in Atlanta, Ga. After ter, Mr. & Mrs. Gary John-
S.A. Traxler threshed 38 bush- to the elevator was brought in spending six weeks in the son, Marc and Lisa of Neenah,
els of clover seed. by Menno Short. He received Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Houk, home of her parents, Mr. & Wisc.
the top market price of 83 cents son Paul and daughter Mary, Mrs. A.E. Gier.
110 YEARS AGO a bushel. and Lester Dargitz and family Jennifer Thomas was the
August 1908 spent the weekend with rela- 50 YEARS AGO guest of honor at her home in
Alva Olmstead, 81, died at tives at Coshocton, Ohio and August 1968 celebration of her first birth-
Married August 4, Chas his home yesterday. attended the Bechtol Reunion. day at a cook-out hosted by
Hooly and Miss Mayme Grandy Marcia Kundard became her parents Mr. & Mrs. Mike
of Delta. 90 YEARS AGO 60 YEARS AGO the bride of Lee Theil on Sat- Thomas.
August 1928 August 1958 urday, Aug. 10 Miss Jan
100 YEARS AGO Kundard, was maid of honor Mr. & Mrs. David Curry and
August 1918 West Unity night at Montpe- Coach Ray Tearney has and Steve Theil attended as Mike recently moved into their
lier pool is August 10. called the first football prac- best man. new home located on County
Signs are now printed tice for Wednesday. Two ses- Road 6.
through here for the Hoosier 80 YEARS AGO sions will be held each day. Pfc. Larry Allomong re-
Auto Route, from Indianapo- August 1938 Mr. Ron Rollins will be the as- turned home this week for a Budd Udell of Gainsville,
lis to Detroit, a red H on white sistant coach this year. 30-day leave plus travel time Fla., Mr. & Mrs. Harold Doo-
background. Theodore Lockhart, 28, a to the west coast and on to little of Lakeland, Fla. And
Pulaski farmer, drowned at Sunday afternoon under Korea. Mrs. Zella Rockey were sup-
90 YEARS AGO Clear Lake. the supervision of band di- per guests of Mr. & Mrs. Loren
August 1928 rector, Bill Balzer, the Edon An organ concert will be Fox.
70 YEARS AGO High School Band boarded a presented for the dedication
Mr. and Mrs. Beatty cele- August 1948
brated their 50th wedding an- West Unity Sprinkling Wagon
niversary. A son was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Clement Harvey July 16. A LOAD OF “OLD TIMERS” RIDE ON THE VILLAGE STREET
80 YEARS AGO SPRINKLING WAGON ON NORTH MAIN ST.
August 1938 50 YEARS AGO
August 1968
Unofficial returns of Wil-
liams County primary election, Mr. and Mrs. Robert So-
gave H.G. Orewiler of West Uni- bieck and daughter, and Biz
ty a lead of more than 200 in Strup recently toured Kelloggs
a three way race of Republican at Battle Creek and enjoyed
nomination for commissioner. the Cascades in Jackson, MI

70 YEARS AGO ADVANCE REPORTER
August 1948 (1976 MERGE)

Miss Irene Stantz was direc- 40 YEARS AGO
tor of the daily vacation Bible August 1978
school at the Free Methodist
Camp. Jana Lillemon and Sandra
Hornung, both of West Unity
50 YEARS AGO vie for the title of Miss Williams
August 1968 County.

Two separate school issues 20 YEARS AGO
will be on the ballot this fall for August 1998
the approval of the voters of the
Stryker School Board
Millcreek-West Unity School names Alice Dewar as high
District. school principal.

Richard Oberlin, postmas- Tyson Stuckey, son of Tom
ter, announced that postal and Bonnie Stuckey of West
rates will change as of August Unity is participating in the
1, 1968. Goshen College Study Service
Term in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire,
STRYKER ADVANCE West Africa.
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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT” BY: REX STUMP - RESTORED!

“You are what you eat,” some say. • You are reconciled & redeemed. There was a house in York, PA, sistent love. We come to chapter three
Dating back to the early 1920s, the • You are righteous & holy. that was falling apart; its shingles and we read: “Then the Lord said to
phrase championed the notion that to be • You are justified & forever free of and siding crumbling, and its once- me, “Go and love your wife again,
fit and healthy you need to eat good food. condemnation. beautiful details being slowly hid- even though she commits adultery
In the 1920s and ‘30s, the nutritionist • You are God’s workmanship. den under layers of dust and rubble. with another lover. This will illustrate
Victor Lindlahr, who was a strong believ- • You are chosen by God. When it was built in 1887 it was an that the Lord still loves Israel, even
er in the idea that food controls health, • You are a saint. incredibly “Queen Anne Style” home, though the people have turned to oth-
developed the Catabolic Diet. In an ad- Hard to believe, isn’t it? But it’s true. featuring a lot of delicate brick detail- er gods and love to worship them.” So
vertisement for beef in a 1923 edition of You are not what you’ve done; you are ing, contrasting trims, large porches, I bought her back for fifteen pieces of
the Bridgeport Telegraph the phrase ap- who God says you are. “Therefore, if any- and lots of beautiful decorative de- silver and five bushels of barley and a
pears for the first time in print: “Ninety one is in Christ, he is a new creation; the tails. Unfortunately, over time no measure of wine.” (Hosea 3:1-2)
percent of the diseases known to man old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corin- one had cared for this house and it
are caused by cheap foodstuffs. You are thians 5.17). began to fall apart, and was deemed Gomer had left Hosea, and was no
what you eat.” That’s the invitation. Commit the rest “uninhabitable.” Fortunately, some- longer worth much to anyone. She
of your life to following Jesus, and you one saw its potential and the value was valued for only 15 pieces of sil-
Obviously Lindlahr did mean this lit- are brand new. The old you is gone. The in restoring a piece of architectural ver, 5 bushels of barley and a mea-
erally. If he did, his proposition would be new you is here. Don’t miss the third history. Writer Laura Caseley said, sure of wine. Not much. But she had
nonsense. If you eat a lot of bananas do word in that verse, “anyone.” The invita- “It’s amazing what kind of transfor- value to Hosea. He loved her just as
you slowly turn into a banana? After all, tion is for anyone – the best of the best, mations can take place when some- God loved Israel. In this story God
you are what you eat. What would you the worst of the worst, and everyone in one sees under the dirt and grime to shows us through Hosea buying back
be? I’d probably have Mountain Dew for between. Anyone can become brand new the beauty underneath.” Today the his wife from a life of prostitution,
blood and look like an Oreo. and be identified as who God says he or house is restored, beautiful, and in- that He wants to buy us back as well.
she is. habited! In our brokenness and defeat, God
While we see the folly of taking this These verses amaze me. “Do not be shows us we still have value. And so
phrase literally, few make the same judg- deceived: Neither the sexually immoral Like that uninhabitable house, He purchased you and I back from
ment to when it applies to the things nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men there are days when we wake up and our broken and painful life.
they’ve done. We tell a lie and call our- who have sex with men nor thieves nor feel rundown. There are moments in
selves a liar. We commit adultery and the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers which we may get abused or mistreat- Regardless of how you feel, the
identify ourselves as an adulterer. nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of ed. There are times, when in defeat truth is God loves you and paid the
God” (1 Cor. 6.9-10). we feel down and can’t seem to lift price for you. He takes what the world
We take something that doesn’t be- That doesn’t good, does it? Please our heads. In those many moments deems as junk, buys us back, and re-
long to us and we label ourselves a thief. don’t stop reading or you’ll miss the good we feel as if we have no value. We stores us! We are now His treasure.
We drink too much and conclude we’re news. “And that is what some of you look in the mirror and all we see is Like a rundown house, God’s Spirit
a drunk. We do something bad and say were” (1 Corinthians 6.11). Did you see a broken, worn, and worthless item. inhabits us and restores our beauty.
that we’re bad. You are what you do. But that? That’s what you were. Past tense. But God sees something different. Stop looking in the mirror and finding
is that true? It’s as true as a literal appli- Already done. Not something that will your faults, stop looking back at your
cation of you are what you eat. happen some day after you’ve gotten The book of Hosea tells an incred- past. See yourself as God does today,
your life together. No. Right now. That is ible tragic and true love story. The loved, redeemed, and restored!
You are not what you have done. what you used to be, but no more. story includes not only a relationship
You are who God says you are. Sin is How? “But you were washed, you between Hosea and his wife Gomer, Pursue a new life in Jesus Christ,
an event; it is never a person. It’s what were sanctified, you were justified in the but also between God and His people. redeemed and restored!
you’ve done; never who you are. Your name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the It’s a story of God’s constant and con-
past does not define you. Your identity Spirit of our God” (1 Corinthians 6.11). For more reading: Psalm 74:2, 2
isn’t determined by what you’ve done in It happened instantaneously at the mo- Timothy 1:9, Titus 3:4-6.
the past. And yet we so easily fall into ment you surrendered your life to Jesus.
the trap. Does this mean you’ll never sin again?
Of course not. But it does mean that you
Friends, that’s not who you are. It’s are no longer identified by your sin. You
something you did, but it’s not who you may lie but that doesn’t make you a liar.
are. If you have decided to become a fully You are a saint who lied but is lying less
committed follower of Jesus, you are who and less.
God says you are. Here’s a partial list of You are not a hot dog because you’ve
who you are, according to God: eaten a hot dog. You are not a sinner be-
cause you sin. Sin is something you do;
• You have been adopted by God him- it’s never who you are. May this powerful
self into his family. truth liberate you today.

• You are a child of God.
• You are a friend of Jesus.
• You are a joint heir with Christ = you
share his inheritance with him.
• You are a temple of God = his dwell-
ing place.

Wauseon Churches Host
Loaves & Fishes Event

By: James Pruitt the Primary School for the event. The
THE VILLAGE REPORTER inspiration for the event came through
Pastor Julie Parsell of Trinity Lutheran
Churches in the Wauseon area gath- Church in Wauseon, who had gotten
ered Aug. 1 to help out those in need a similar program started in Hillsdale,
backpacks, diapers, supplies and food Michigan, several years ago. About 10
fort the second Loaves and Fishes event. churches participated this year, each ...
Wauseon Schools opened the doors of
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Wauseon Churches Host Loaves & Fishes Event

bringing a specific item to hand out. The local Knights such as feminine hygiene products, shampoo/condi-
of Columbus provided hot dogs and chips to attendees. tioner, underwear, first aid, haircuts, etc.

The event was sponsored by the Wauseon Ministe- “This year the childcare area was a real hit with vol-
rial Association. Organizers stated they learned a lot unteers from Emmaus Lutheran and Trinity Lutheran
about operations the second time around and made preschool,” Parsell said. “It also worked much better
several improvements. having the food distribution inside the gym at a FISH
booth, rather than out in the registration area. Pub-
“Traffic flow and registration were better, especially licity was better this year too: TLC did the press re-
having the Spanish translator (Tatiana) from St. Cas- leases, Crossroads did the social media, and Emmaus
par’s and having guys outside to direct traffic flow,” distributed flyers in the community and to agencies…
Parsell said. “It was suggested that we have entry and Wauseon Schools also posted the flyer on their website
exit on the east side only by using one door to come in for parents.
and one door nearest the gym to exit with a barrier in
between. That would eliminate having to drop off on “Overall we had a 60 percent increase in the num-
one side and go park on the other, etc.” ber of people served and doubled the number of fam-
ilies served. (It was) definitely an improvement from
The ministerial group would like more churches to our first effort. Thank you to all the churches and vol-
get involved next year. A missing item this year was unteers that made it possible. The light of Christ has
school supplies. Trinity Lutheran Church will likely do shone in the community of Wauseon in a profound
that next year as it is already collecting school sup- expression of Christian unity.”
plies for our overseas missions each year, Parsell said.
That would mean toilet paper would be needed (TLC James can be reached at
did that for 2018) and there are other needed items [email protected]

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LEGAL - On July 9, 2018, the Council of the Village of MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS PUBLIC AUCTION
Pioneer, Ohio passed the following legislation: Carson E Bowers Estate Auction
Maintenance Technicians
Ordinance No. 06-2018: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING Starting Wage $19.50/hr. Saturday August 11th @ 9am
SECTION 921.27 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF
THE VILLAGE OF PIONEER, OHIO, ENACTING CODI- After 60 days $20.50/hr. Additional increases schedule at 6 months, 11800 County Road C, Bryan Ohio, 43506
FIED ORDINANCE SECTION 921.27 REGARDING SANI- 1 year and 2 years with the ability to make up to $23.50 within
TARY SEWER TAP FEES, AND DECLARING AN EMER- the first 2 years of employment. Selling Real estate first: Almost country! Take a look at this three
GENCY. This Ordinance modifies Section 921.27 of the bedroom one bath ranch style home just outside of town. This home
Codified Ordinances regarding sanitary sewer tap fees PLUS monthly perfect attendance bonus $1 for every hour worked has kitchen bar, dining room area, a large living room, attached ga-
and declares an emergency. All provisions of this Ordi- Benefits: Medical/Dental/Life and Disability Insurance Offered rage, and natural gas heat. This one acre lot also includes a 24 by
nance go into full force and effect immediately. Generous Annual 401k Employer Contribution 36’ insulated steel shop building, garden shed, lots of shade trees,
Paid vacation available in your 1st year circle drive and a huge back yard. What a Great Location! Private
Ordinance No. 07-2018: AN ORDINANCE AMEND- well and county sewer system. Annual taxes are $1,877.00. Call
ING APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2018 AND DECLARING AN • Must be able to install, maintain and repair machinery as needed Bert Brown now to take a look at this home and be ready to bid your
EMERGENCY. This Ordinance modifies appropriations • Must be able to fabricate/weld price, and buy your next home at the auction.
within the General Fund and Cemetery Fund during the Terms on Real Estate: 10% non-refundable deposit on day of
fiscal year 2018 and declares an emergency. All provisions • Required to troubleshoot, install and repair electrical, auction. Balance paid at closing on or about 30 days, possession at
of this Ordinance go into full force and effect immediately. hydraulic and mechanical devices, including PLC’s closing. Selling subject to immediate confirmation of owners.
Personal Property: 2000 Ford Ranger, ’92 Chevy Blazer, Crafts-
Resolution No. 107-2018: A RESOLUTION ACCEPT- • Complete preventative maintenance for all equipment man lawn mower, Craftsman tools, Machinist tools, Aluminum
ING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY Medical, Dental and Vision offered, 100% Employer paid Short term boat, Stihl Chainsaw & more. Household items and some furniture.
THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE Disability, Long term Disability and Life insurance. 401k plan with Guns: No guns on the premises until auction day: 11 Handguns,
NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO 11 Shotguns, 29 Rifles.
THE COUNTY AUDITOR. The purpose of this Resolution company contribution, Immediate Paid vacation available. Terms on personal property: Cash or good check, Credit cards
is to authorize the County Auditor to place upon the tax Please send resumes to [email protected] accepted with 3% Convenience fee applied.
duplicate and collect the property taxes apportioned to or mail to 1812 Magda Drive, Montpelier Ohio 43543
the Village of Pioneer commencing January 1, 2019. This Carson E Bowers Estate Owners
Resolution shall be effective at the earliest time permitted Brenda Coffman & Loretta Heater co-Executrixes.
by law. Probate Court of Williams Co. Case # 20181164

The complete text of the above legislation can be ob- Gun list, Personal Property list, Pictures and full details on
tained or viewed at the office of the Village Fiscal Officer at www.auctionzip.com, search Bert Brown
409 South State Street, Pioneer, Ohio 43554. This sum-
mary was prepared or reviewed and approved by Thomas Mary Stoller Realty and auction Co. Inc.,
A. Thompson, Village Solicitor for the Village of Pioneer, Mary Stoller Broker 419-636-5656
Ohio.
Call Bert Brown, Auctioneer, Realtor to set up a showing.
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Preferred requirements include a Bachelor’s degree level hair pins, large asst. of collectible pitchers, standard time clock, Co-
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position of interest to: or related studies, with a minimum of 5 years of diversified human Househould: Flat screen TV’s, rolltop secretary, two queen size beds
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Attn. HR Personal Property Terms: Cash or good check day of sale.
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Owner:
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ond job? Wanting to keep busy during retirement? Wanting to get your foot “into the door” to start a journalism and/
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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Momentum Growing Stryker Holds Academic &
For Swanton Pickleball Athletic Booster Golf Outing

The Stryker Academic & Athletic Eight golfers earned proximity mark-
Booster Golf Outing was held on Satur- er wins and received a sleeve of golf balls
day, July 28 @ 8am @ Riverside Greens (donated by John & Tracy/Blake & Sar-
in Stryker ah Ruffer) & Mama DeLuca Pizza cards.

There were 10 teams that partici- Hole #3 Closest to Pin - Josh Day,
pated. The winning team was Northwest Hole #6 Closest to Pin - Jack Anderson,
Ohio Driver’s Training School, DeGroff’s Hole #7 Closest 2nd shot - Ben Wonders,
Josh, Jared, Chris & Mike DeGroff Hole #8 Longest putt - Jared DeGroff,
shooting -18 par. Hole #14 Closest to Pin - Brook Oberlin,
Hole #16 Closest to Pin - Sawyer Miller,
Second place was The Mealer team, Hole #17 Longest Drive - Kent Holsopple,
Brett, Brian, Jim Mealer & Trevor Frank Hole # 18 Longest Putt - Jared DeGroff,
shooting -13 par. 3rd place Sauder Man- Putting contest winner - Erik Short, and
ufacturing and 4th place Oberlin Team. 50/50 winner - Brett Mealer

There were three Skins on the day: Overall it was a great morning on the
Hole #2 Stryker Main Stop 2 shots, Hole course with $2000 raised. Thank you to
#6 Anderson/Grieser Team 2 shots, and the players, hole sponsors & workers for
Hole #18 Northwest Ohio Drivers/De- making this outing a success.
Groff’s 2 shots

PHOTO BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF

CATCHING ON ... Pickleball doubles teammates, Debbie and Paul Onweller, charge
the net.

By: Bill O’Connell and Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and FIRST PLACE TEAM ... Northwest Ohio Driver’s Training School
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from SECOND PLACE TEAM ... The Mealer Team
8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
It’s a sport you may have never heard
of but has been in existence for over The sport can be played at almost any
50 years after having been invented by age but it is no coincidence that pick-
bored family members who could not leball has become the “go to” sport for
find all their badminton equipment in many baby boomers who wish to remain
the summer of 1965 on Bainbridge Is- physically active but are concerned
land, Washington. Basically, it can be about the health risks of playing a sport
described as a hybrid of tennis, badmin- that is much more strenuous. According
ton and ping pong. It is called “pickle- to the USA Pickleball Association, ap-
ball” and, while it took a number of years proximately three million people in the
to really catch on, today it is one of the United States participate in pickleball.
fastest growing sports in America. Locally, dedicated courts can be found
in Holland, Sylvania, Maumee and Per-
A little more than a year ago pickle- rysburg. The Village of Swanton is also
ball found its way to the Swanton area looking into the possibility of construct-
when residents Lou Ann Luce and Patty ing a pickleball-only court in town.
Miller went in front of the Swanton Vil-
lage Council and asked for permission Like other paddle/racket sports the
and help to modify the tennis courts at games can be played with two or four
Memorial Park to allow pickleball games. people. The rules are simple and Lou
The Council agreed and allocated funds says the current players are willing to
for special nets, paddles and perforated teach anyone who wants to play. “Ev-
balls and painted pickleball lines on the eryone is welcome. We always have ex-
tennis courts. tra paddles for people to try it out,” she
said. “The paddle is the only investment
“We got started and there was prob- you need to make if you do decide to
ably about four or six of us playing and play. We haven’t had anyone that has
we just kept adding people,” said Lou. decided to try it that doesn’t come back.”
“Now we have about 25 people playing.”
Currently, the Swanton Pickleball group Anyone interested in learning more
has no structured league and does not about the sport locally can visit their
hold tournaments but the sport is still Facebook page, Swanton Pickleball, or
relatively new in town and it is becoming talk to anyone they know who is actively
more popular. Pickleball times at Me- playing in Swanton.
morial Park are very schedule-friendly
being played every Monday, Wednesday Bill can be reached at
[email protected]

Devin Shiels Picks Up First Win Of Season At Oakshade Raceway

By: Scott Hammer got by on lap four. Tecumseh, Michigan’s Mathew Flight attempted to land at the track. After an aborted
Saturday night was Evergreen FFA/Alumni Night Chapman had things working on the high side and landing by Life Flight because of the dust, Miller was
at Oakshade Raceway in which defending Oakshade took the lead from Fisher on lap 12 and then pulled transported away by ambulance.
Raceway UMP Late Model track champion Devin away for his fourth win of the year. Point leader Mike
Shiels found his way to victory lane for the first time Jessen finished second followed by a hard charging As of Sunday morning, Miller was sore and would
in 2018. The win increased his lead in a very tight Drew Smith. Fisher slipped back to finish fourth with be released from the hospital soon and would be ready
point battle going into the final stretch of races. Rusty Smith fifth. The top three in points (Mike Jes- to race next weekend according to a Tweet from Oak-
Shiels, out of Britton, Michigan, stared on the out- sen, Rusty Smith and Mathew Chapman) are all sepa- shade Raceway. After a delay of just over an hour, the
side of the front row and led the entire distance. Other rated by less than 30 points. final laps of the Compact feature were completed with
than a yellow for a big wreck on the initial start, the Nathan Goodman from Wauseon, Ohio, posting his
race ran 25-laps caution-free which made for a lot of Familiar faces were battling at the front of the Hot second consecutive feature win. Ken Watts took sec-
lapped traffic. Steve Kester was running second and Rod Welding & Engineering Bomber A Main once ond followed by Jason Deshler and Devin Goodman
tried to fend off Ryan Missler to no avail. Missler was again this week. Chris Henry took the lead at the start who started deep in the field. Compact point leader
a straightaway behind Shiels when he assumed the with Jeff Foks Jr. hot on his tail. That was the case Eric Carr ended up finishing fifth.
second position. until a spin just in front of the leaders caused Foks to
Missler was unable to close up much on the race lock it up and spin to avoid the car that had spun in Adrian, Michigan’s Cody Stetten started on the
leader despite the heavy lapped traffic. Shiels was front of them. pole of the final race of the night, the Hot Rod Welding
back in championship form, picking up the win after & Engineering Bomber B Main, and went on to lead
lapping more than half the field. Missler had to settle Henry was able to get by without incident, but the entire distance. Scott Barnhart made and attempt
for a second place finish with Kester hanging on to since Foks stopped on the track he was forced to re- to get to the inside of Stetten going into turn one and
finish third ahead of Casey Noonan and Brad Wade. start at the back of the field. Henry went on to capture ended up spinning out to bring out the caution and
The gap between Shiels and Kester in the point stand- an incredible sixth Hot Rod Welding & Engineering sent him to the rear for the restart. Stetten went on
ings may have increase, but it is still close at only 28 Bomber A Main win in a row. Adam Noonan made up to pick up the win with Scott Hammer finishing in
points separating the two drivers. Missler is third, 99 some ground in the points with a second place fin- the second position. Shane Estes, Bill Reeves Sr. and
points behind Shiels with just five point events left ish. Noonan is second in points, 31 behind Foks who Dave McMannamy were the rest of the top five finish-
this season. remains atop the standings despite posting a disap- ers.
Garrett McClain and Tim Fisher put on a good bat- pointing 12th place finish. Rich Riffe, Terry Rushlow
tle for the lead early in the AmeriGas UMP Sportsman and Ryder Price were the rest of the top five finishers. Saturday, August 11th will be AmeriGas Night fea-
feature. McClain led the first three laps until Fisher ture a full show of UMP Late Models, AmeriGas UMP
A lengthy red flag period interrupted the Compact Sportsman, Hot Rod Welding & Engineering Bombers
feature event after a scary incident involving Paul and Compacts. Gates open at 4pm, hot laps at 6pm
Miller. Miller had to be extricated from his car and Life and racing at 7pm.

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Ramsey, 2 Newcomers Battle Class Act: LeBron Ensures Legacy
For Hoosiers’ Starting QB Job With Ground-Breaking School

By: Michael Marot practice and Indiana’s Sept. 1 season NEW SCHOOL ... LeBron James speaks at the opening ceremony for the I Prom-
AP SPORTS WRITER opener at Florida International. ise School in Akron, Ohio, Monday, July 30, 2018. The I Promise School is sup-
ported by the The LeBron James Family Foundation and is run by the Akron Public
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The In- For most of the offseason, it looked Schools. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
diana Hoosiers are dealing with yet an- like it would come down to Ramsey, a
other quarterback competition. part-time starter in 2017, and Penix, By: Tom Withers transportation. try. James has already
the highly-touted lefty from Tampa, AP SPORTS WRITER “We didn’t have sta- seen success stories with
Sophomore Peyton Ramsey knows Florida. bility day to day where I kids who began in his I
the offense better than anyone else in AKRON, Ohio (AP) — didn’t know where I was Promise program in 2011.
the mix after making four starts last Ramsey wrested the starting job from LeBron James wore a tai- going to be living, so it
season. Brandon Dawkins, a graduate senior Richard Lagow four games into lored, slim-fitting, gray “I’ve had kids come up
transfer from Arizona, has the most col- the season, started the next and missed designer suit and black- to me and say, ‘I was part
lege experience. And true freshman Mi- the last four with an injured knee. He rimmed glasses. He want- of your program when you
chael Penix Jr. enrolled in January so finished 134 of 205, with 1,252 yards ed to make a strong im- had the bike-a-thon and
he could get a jump on the competition. and 10 TDs while rushing for 226 yards pression on the first day now I’m on my way to Ak-
and two more scores. He returns this of school. ron U, or I’m on my way to
Now it’s up to the coaches to pick a year with a thicker, more muscular Kent State,’” James said.
winner. body and no intention of giving up the After all, it’s his school. “And they just thank me
job he won last season. Hoping to inspire and and they thank us. They
“That’s going to be the priority, to cre- provide support to kids thank me for the struc-
ate practice opportunities so these three “I think I’m more confident in my facing the same problems ture and what we’ve been
guys can show us what they can do, in- play,” he said. “Having traveled and he experienced during a able to do for them. Like
stead of doing two (guys) like we have in played in some big-time games, I think rough childhood, James half the battle is the kids
the past,” second-year coach Tom Allen that helped me gain confidence.” officially opened the I just having someone that
said Thursday. “They are three talented Promise School, a cut- they are like, ‘Oh, this
players with different skill sets but they As well as experience — something ting-edge center built in a guy believes in us.’”
all get along, which is great, they’re all Penix lacks. partnership with the NBA
competing and they all want to play.” star’s family foundation With a crowd of rough-
During his final two prep seasons, and Akron City Schools. ly 2,000 gathered in front
These early season battles became Penix threw for 61 touchdowns, ran for As the Goodyear blimp of the impressive brick
routine during Kevin Wilson’s coaching another 16 and had only six intercep- soared over him, James school that’s not far from
tenure when rotations were the norm. tions. Participating in spring practice reminded a crowd that his alma mater, St. Vin-
One year, he even used three quarter- will help, too. included family, friends cent-St. Mary, James
backs based on the circumstances. and fans who will now walked to the stage on
And while the 6-foot-3, 208-pound watch him play for the Monday accompanied
Allen and associate head coach track and baseball star has been im- Los Angeles Lakers after by his mom, his wife,
Mike DeBord, the offensive coordina- pressive on the practice field, he must four more mesmerizing Savannah, and 3-year-
tor, appear to be leaning toward a more still show the coaching staff why it seasons with the Cleve- old daughter, Zhuri. As
clear-cut depth chart, which will be would want to break up an offense that land Cavaliers, that he’s they slowly made their
determined between Friday’s opening averaged 26.8 points in 2017 and has one of them. way along a tree-lined
all 11 starters back. Just a kid from Akron. sidewalk with students,
“I know exactly what Grammy-nominated sing-
these 240 kids are going was no way that I could er Tori Kelly sang a beau-
through,” he said, refer- even get there,” he said. tiful rendition of Leonard
ring to the third- and “So, it was a surprise to Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
fourth-graders who com- me when I woke up and
prise the school’s first I was actually going to Moments later, James
classes. “I know the ups school. So, I just felt like stood before people he
the downs. I know every- every day I was just wak- has known all his life and
thing they dream about. I ing up and I had just a asked for help.
know all the nightmares bunch of time of nothing.
they have, because I’ve There were just a lot of “I want people to know
been there.” empty days, empty nights that these kids still have
Long before he be- and just kind of a no fu- the same opportunities
came a globally celebrat- ture thought process. as everyone else, and
ed sports celebrity and “I was just kind of liv- that’s what’s important,”
three-time champion, ing in the moment, so, James said. “Us as adults
James was a lost little that’s just how it was.” have a responsibility to
boy growing up without His past is shaping the not let these kids down
a father and wondering future for others. . because those kids are
where his life was head- James has modeled our future.”
ed. He and his mom, Glo- the school, and so many
ria, struggled for years. other education initia-
There was little money tives started by Michele
PRESEASON CAMP ... Indiana’s coach Tom Allen waits during NCAA college foot- and less structure. Campbell, executive di-
ball media day at Memorial Stadium, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 in Bloomington, Ind. They moved constant- rector of The LeBron
(Jeremy Hogan/The Herald-Times via AP) ly, and there were long James Family Founda-
periods when James
Report: Meyer’s Wife Was Told didn’t attend school — he tion, to combat the ob-
Of Abuse By Buckeyes Assistant missed 82 days in fourth stacles he faced. He’s giv-
grade — because Glo- ing at-risk children, some
ria didn’t have a car and with learning disabilities
there was no other way of and others from broken
homes, opportunities
they couldn’t have imag-
ined, including food and
The ex-wife of former Ohio State as- pleaded not guilty last month. A hearing other amenities.
sistant coach Zach Smith says she told has been scheduled for Friday. The I Promise School’s
Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer’s wife in curriculum is centered
2015 that her husband had assaulted Zach Smith was accused of aggravat- around the foundation’s
her, an incident Meyer said last week he ed battery on his then-pregnant wife in “We Are Family” phi-
was unaware of. 2009 while he was a graduate assistant losophy, an encompass-
on Meyer’s staff at Florida. The charge ing approach that allows
Courtney Smith gave an interview to was dropped because of insufficient evi- for student growth and
Stadium and provided text messages to dence. Urban Meyer brought Smith, the family development. The
former ESPN reporter Brett McMurphy grandson of late Buckeyes coach Earle school follows a non-
between her and Shelley Meyer and with Bruce, to Ohio State in 2012. traditional schedule with
the wives of other Buckeyes coaches. year-round programming
Courtney Smith also provided threaten- Two police reports filed in 2015 in and days that began at 9
ing texts she claims came from her ex- Ohio’s Powell County, after the Smiths a.m. and end at 5 p.m.
husband. separated in June of that year, accused The school, which will
Zach Smith of abuse. Charges were nev- expand to include grades
“Shelley said she was going to have er filed. 1-8 by 2020, also has
to tell Urban,” Courtney Smith told Sta- a resource center that
dium. “I said: ‘That’s fine, you should tell At Big Ten media days, Meyer said helps families “navigate
Urban.’” he knew of the incident in 2009 and he daily challenges and fa-
and Shelley Meyer addressed it with the cilitate long-term plan-
Messages left with Ohio State on Smiths. Asked about the 2015 incident ning,” and parents of I
Wednesday were not returned. alleged by Courtney Smith, Meyer said: Promise students can
earn their GEDs or high
Zach Smith was fired last week after “I can’t say it didn’t happen because I school diplomas.
an Ohio court granted a domestic vio- wasn’t there. I was never told about any- It’s cutting-edge, dar-
lence protective order to Courtney Smith. thing and nothing ever came to light. I’ve ing and potentially a
never had a conversation about it. I know template for inner-city
Zach Smith was charged in May with nothing about it. First I heard about that schools around the coun-
misdemeanor criminal trespass. At the was last night. No, and I asked some
time of the charge, Zach Smith’s attor- people back at the office to call and say
ney said Courtney Smith had accused what happened and they came back and
him of driving to her apartment after she said they know nothing about it.”
told him they would meet elsewhere so
he could drop off their son. Zach Smith The Smiths divorced in 2016.

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Purdue QBs Resume Battle Browns Coach Jackson Coping
After Returning From Injuries With Deaths Of Mother, Brother

By: Tom Withers tion opener against the New York Gi-
AP SPORTS WRITER ants while the family finalizes funeral
plans.
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Football’s giv-
ing Browns coach Hue Jackson refuge Jackson, who is in his third sea-
to cope with family loss. son with Cleveland, has not made any
public comments about the deaths
Jackson, trying to turn around a during camp, which opened last week.
Cleveland team that didn’t win a game Beyond his daily duties, Jackson’s ev-
in 16 tries last season, plans to re- ery move on and off the field as the
main with the team in training camp Browns’ camp is being chronicled by
while mourning the recent deaths of cameras for HBO’s “Hard Knocks.”
his 83-year-old mother and brother in
California. Jackson’s agent, John Thornton,
told Cleveland.com that the deaths
A team spokesman confirmed have deeply affected the coach.
Wednesday night that Jackson’s
mother, Betty Lee, died over the week- “It’s been really tough on him,”
end in Los Angeles following a long Thornton said. “He’s just trying to let
illness. Her passing came two weeks football help him out.”
after Jackson’s brother, John Jr., died
unexpectedly. Although Jackson is just 1-31 in
two seasons with the Browns, owners
Jackson intends to stay with the Dee and Jimmy Haslam said last week
Browns through next week’s exhibi- that the coach still has their unwaver-
ing support.

MEDIA DAY ... Tario Fuller, left, clowns with fellow running back D. J. Knox as
defensive lineman Lawrence Johnson, background left, and running back Markell
Jones look on during Purdue NCAA college football media day in West Lafayette,
Ind., Friday, Aug. 3, 2018. (John Terhune/Journal & Courier via AP)

By: Michael Marot “At the beginning of Day 1, my release STAYING FOCUSED ... Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, left and head
AP SPORTS WRITER point was high, probably because the coach Hue Jackson watch during NFL football training camp, Monday, July 30,
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Da- Big Ten Network cameras were here. 2018, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
vid Blough and Elijah Sindelar are al- But I’ve calmed down.”
ready locked in. 2018 Sports Schedules
With offseason workouts over and Blough has more experience, start-
their banged-up bodies finally healthy, ing games 24 career games. August 10 - 16
they’re eager to start Round 2 of Pur-
due’s quarterback battle. What the coaches want to see is FOOTBALL (Aug 16) Antwerp @ Wauseon
“It’s a little different this year be- more consistency. (Aug 10) Archbold @ Rossford (Aug 16) Edgerton @ Fayette
cause Elijah kind of established him- (Aug 16) Elmwood @ Swanton
self a little more (last season),” quar- At times, the Texan has shown why (scrimmage) (Aug 16) Hilltop @ Evergreen
terbacks coach Brian Brohm said. he was such a highly-touted recruit. (Aug 11) Bryan @ Hicksville (Aug 16) Holgate/Pettisville @ Delta
“David was getting most of the reps But the 6-1, 195-pound fifth-year se- (Aug 16) North Central @ Bryan
last year (in camp), and now it’s more nior has a career completion percent- (scrimmage) (Aug 16) Stryker @ Archbold
50-50. Both of these guys have a great age of 58.5 percent with 44 TD passes (Aug 11) Edgerton @ North Baltimore
understanding of our offense, so they and 33 interceptions — too many for VOLLEYBALL
can do some things for us.” the coaching staff. (scrimmage) (Aug 11) Delta @ Sylvania Southview
Both also have plenty to prove. (Aug 11) Stryker/Woodward @ Delta
At 6-foot-4, 216 pounds, Sindelar So Brohm, the quarterbacks coach (scrimmage)
has a prototypical body and a strong is working with Blough to become (scrimmage) (Aug 14) Otsego @ Bryan (scrimmage)
enough arm to help the Boilermakers more elusive in the pocket with the (Aug 11) Tinora @ Evergreen
execute the down-field passing game hope he’ll be able to see the field better (Aug 14) Stryker/Swanton @
coach Jeff Brohm wants to see in his and cut down on the turnovers. (scrimmage) Paulding (scrimmage)
second season with the Boilermakers. (Aug 11) Riverdale @ Montpelier
Last year, he narrowly lost the start- Health is another concern. (Aug 16) Bryan @ Maumee
ing job in camp though both continued He missed the 2015 season finale (scrimmage) (scrimmage)
to play in a rotation. Eventually, Sin- with a head injury and suffered a dis- (Aug 11) Swanton @ Elmwood
delar wound up starting eight times located right ankle in November 2017. (Aug 16) Montpelier @ Swanton
and led Purdue to its second postsea- But Blough pushed hard to return for (scrimmage) (scrimmage)
son victory in a decade. spring practice, figuring it was the best (Aug 16) Delta @ Napoleon
He finished the season 187 of 329 way to stay in the mix and he looked SOCCER (BOYS)
with 2,099 yards, 18 touchdowns and like his old self on the first day of camp. (scrimmage) (Aug 9) Hillsdale/Toledo Central
seven interceptions despite playing the “Who’s to say where I’d be if I didn’t GOLF
last 3 1/2 games on a torn ACL in his get to practice in the spring? I’m just Catholic @ Bryan (scrimmage)
left knee and somehow managed to thankful I’m out here and able to go (Aug 10) Archbold/Evergreen Girls @ (Aug 11) Bryan Alumni Scrimmage
win three of the four. Sindelar had sur- and be around these guys,” the fifth- Montpelier Lady Loco Invitational (Aug 14) Lake @ Bryan (scrimmage)
gery in December, missed all of spring year senior said. “To get back where (Aug 13) Antwerp @ Edgerton
workouts and didn’t fully return until I was, I needed to do it to get my best (Aug 13) Emmanuel Christian @ SOCCER (GIRLS)
practice opened Wednesday. shot at being the starter.” Fayette (Aug 11) Swanton @ Liberty Benton
Naturally, he was a little rusty. The stakes this year could be far
“I think right now we’re a little over- greater, too. (Aug 13) Bryan/Evergreen @ Patrick (scrimmage)
hyped, everyone needs to relax,” Sin- With some cornerstone players Henry Invitational TENNIS (GIRLS)
delar said after Thursday’s practice. missing off a vastly improved defense (Aug 11) Fostoria @ Bryan
and two of their top three receivers (Aug 13) Montpelier Girls @ Antwerp (Aug 13) Bryan @ Archbold
QUARTERBACK BATTLE ... Quarter- lost to graduation, Purdue will more (Aug 13) Stryker @ Wauseon (Aug 13) Defiance @ Wauseon
back Elijah Sindelar has a laugh as he rely heavily on its quarterbacks this (Aug 14) Ayersville @ Fayette (Aug 14) Archbold @ Bowling Green
meets with members of the media dur- season. (Aug 14) Evergreen @ Otsego (Aug 14) Wauseon @ Bryan
ing Purdue NCAA college football media And with an Aug. 30 season opener (Aug 16) Bryan @ Springfield
day in West Lafayette, Ind., Friday, Aug. looming against Northwestern, Purdue (Aug 14) Fairview/North Central @ (Aug 16) Wauseon @ Ottawa Glandorf
3, 2018. (John Terhune/Journal & Cou- needs to make the right call right out Montpelier
rier via AP) of the box. The final decision could be
made about Aug. 20, though an an- (Aug 14) Hicksville @ Archbold
nouncement may not come until the (Aug 14) Holgate @ Edgerton
lineups are announced. (Aug 14) Maumee @ Swanton
So far, though, Brian Brohm likes (Aug 14) Wauseon @ Maumee Valley
what he’s seen. He just needs to see
more of it. Country Day
“With Elijah we need to see the
consistency from play-to-play. Some
plays, it’s like ‘Wow, that’s really spe-
cial.’ There are others where he’s a
little off,” Brohm said “With David, it’s
all about staying calm with pressure
in his face, to slip and slide without
panicking.
“I think both have shown grit and
toughness,” he added. “I think David
really has the respect of the team and I
think Elijah has proven a lot.”

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