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THIS WEEK IN 4th Annual Kaleb McLaughlin Memorial Events Heavily Attended
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Kunkle 4th Of July Parade By: Kent Hutchison year three 206 rides were
•••• registered. This year’s af-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER fair which was held on Sat-
Montpelier Bean Day's urday, July 8, marked the
Preview June 24, 2013, is a 4th time to honor the life
•••• date that Kim and Kevin of Kaleb, as well as raise
Oxender will never for- awareness for organ and
Delta Celebrates get. For on that day they tissue donation, included
Chicken Festival experienced a parent’s 257 bikes and over 400 rid-
worst nightmare, the sud- ers. The bike ride, which
•••• den passing of a child. In covered 94 miles, included
Your Guide To Area their case it was a car ac- a stop at one of the ride
cident that claimed the life sponsors, Planet Powers-
Summer Fun of their son Kaleb “KBob” ports of Coldwater, Michi-
•••• McLaughlin. However, gan, was organized by Fire
through their faith the fam- & Iron Station 84, which is
Honoring Williams & ily has found some com- a firefighter’s motorcycle
Fulton County EMS & fort. They have also turned club.
KBob’s untimely passing
First Responders into a positive through his The event also provided
•••• commitment to organ and several other options for
tissue donation, as well people of all ages to par-
Bryan Accepts Donation as conducting a memorial take. A 5K run/walk in
For Soccer Lights event each year. which approximately 79
•••• The first event was held people participated includ-
Metamora Village in 2014. When asked how ing 3 organ donors and a
Council Meeting the happening began Kim living recipient, a cruise-in,
•••• blood drive, face painting, PRECIOUS GIFT ... Kim and Kevin Oxender pose proudly with the floragraph of son
Village Of Edgerton inflatables, silent auction, Kaleb that was displayed on a Rose Bowl Parade float and presented by Donate Life.
gun raffles, DJ, and the
Financial Situation Makes band Liberty Rain. All told
Major Improvement upwards of 1000 people
took part in the event in
HOMETOWN ATHLETIC NEWS & PHOTOS FOR WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS IN NORTHWEST OHIO shared the following. “Ac- one way or another. When
tually Jacob (McLaughlin) asked what prompted the
“THE HOMETOWN” expansion in the event to
include so many different
and Logan (Oxender) want- offerings to participate in The Kaleb McLaughlin Me- organizations have received tions. Kaleb loved attend-
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH, 2017 A WEEKLY SPORTS PUBLICATION COURTESY OF "THE VILLAGE REPORTER" ed to do something to re- Kim explained, “We want morial Fund has brought funds raised from the first ing them, so it is a great
Kaleb’s Day to be a Family in almost $40,000. With three years of the event. way to honor him through
Swanton Athlete member their brother, like Day! We want to give back the exceptional turnout “The Kaleb McLaughlin FFA something he loved doing.”
Is Top Dog In a trap shoot. Kaleb liked to our community that has this year, numbers are es- Scholarship has sent sev- The Pio ...
AAU Nationals supported us throughout timated to top $55,000. eral students to the State
our tragedy.” and National FFA Conven- CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
to ride his motorcycle and Kim summarized what
that’s what Kevin and I do With final numbers for
a lot. We thought hey, why this year’s event still be-
not have a memorial ride ing determined, Oxender’s
with a cause! A ride to re- shared what impact the
member our son and bring first three years of Kaleb’s Swanton Mayor Issues Warning of Possible
awareness to a huge need Memorial event has had. Consequences Of Ohio House Bill 5
new
(organ and tissue donation)
that not a lot of people are
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SWANTON COUNCIL ... Mayor Ann Roth presides over the Council meeting with
Village Administrator Rosanna Hoelzle on her right and Fiscal Officer Karla Sexton
on her left.
By: Bill O’Connell tax system by having to deal with one
THE VILLAGE REPORTER uniform system rather than multiple
systems if they are located or work in
RETIRING ... North Central Schools Superintendent Ken Boyer is retiring after 46 At the June 26 Village Council meet- multiple municipalities.
years in education. His immediate plans are getting married and then traveling ing, Mayor Ann Roth told of her experi-
with his new bride. ence at the recent Ohio Mayors Confer- Mr. Davisson, on the other hand,
ence in Columbus and focused on one believes the State of Ohio has another
By: James Pruitt has already been hired and now Boyer particular speaker, E. Rod Davisson, agenda with this Bill. “He said,” Ms.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER is training him and wrapping up loose Village Administrtator of Obetz, Ohio Roth stated, ‘It is the State’s desire and
ends before he leaves. and a message he conveyed concerning it has long been their desire to take
Ken Boyer is beginning a new chap- Ohio House Bill 5. This Bill will allow home rule away from all municipalities
ter in his life. The northwest Ohio man Boyer has been superintendent at the State of Ohio to use it’s Department in the State of Ohio and this is just the
is wrapping up 46 years in education North Central for 11 years. But now it’s of Taxation to collect taxes for all mu- first step.’” Ms. Roth explained that a
and will leave his post as superinten- time to go and look for new adventures. nicipalities and charge each municipal- similar Bill was voted down twice in the
dent of North Central Local Schools in “They say you’ll know when,” Boyer said ity a fee for doing so. The State would past and this year the House made it
July. His replacement, William Hanak, then determine the monies coming to part of the Budget Bill. In agreeing with
CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 each municipality. Mr. Davisson, she said, “They are look-
ing to remove power from municipalities
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will simplify the existing code, making ships.”
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Local Obituaries
William N. “Bill” Ott (1947 - 2017) Russell Gene Wheeler (1928 - 2017) James E. Muir (1948 - 2017)
William N. “Bill” Ott, Russell Gene Wheel- James E. Muir, age 68,
age 69, of Archbold, er, age 89, of Archbold, of Swanton, passed away at
passed away unexpect- passed away Monday, St. Luke’s Hospital in Mau-
edly at his home on July July 3, 2017, at Fairlawn mee on July 5, 2017. He
4, 2017. Bill was born on Haven Nursing Home was born in Wauseon on
November 15, 1947, the in Archbold. Prior to his September 23, 1948 to the
son of William Ott and retirement he had been late Walker Muir and Ema-
Florence (Weschler) Ott a District Engineer for line (Gyrasics) Muir.
in Erie, PA. He attend- Toledo Edison, where he
ed parochial elementary had worked for 43 years, Jim graduated from
and high school in Erie. having retired in 1990. Delta High School in 1966
and later attended Ashland
Bill graduated from Russell was born in University where he played
Gannon University with Wharton, Ohio on May 3, football for 4 years and re-
a BS in Mechanical En- 1928, the son of Roy and ceived his Bachelor’s De-
gineering, Tulane Univer- Hazel Bell (Shuck) Wheel- gree in education.
sity with a MBA and Case Western University with er. He married Lucille
a MFA in Education. He used his diverse education Jane Leupp on August 9, 1947, and she preceded On September 22, 1973
to work in multiple fields. He started his career as him in death in 2001. He was a former member of he married Ella Tuckerman
a mechanical engineer at Penelac in Erie followed the Defiance Elks Lodge BPOE. and together were blessed with two children, Arron and
by positions at Proctor & Gamble and Datsun. Lat- Surviving is his daughter; Kay (Glenn) Badenhop Hollie. Jim was owner and operator of MLB Molded Ure-
er, his focus shifted to education. He was a math of Archbold; grandchildren, Matt (Stefanie) Baden- thane Products for many years until his retirement. He
teacher at Vanguard Vocational Center in Fremont, hop, Trisha (Joe) Schneider, Gina Glandorff and Jodi enjoyed working on cars and fishing when time allowed.
Ohio where he met his wife. Bill also worked for (Darr) Shively; and 10 great-grandchildren, Nolan Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by
Bowling Green City Schools as Business Manager and Marcus Miller, Lindsey Cheney, Autumn Shive- his brother, Bill Muir and sister, Patricia Krasula. Jim
and Woodmore Local Schools as Treasurer. He also ly, Mykale, Maddox, Alexa and Violet Schneider, and is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ella Muir; son, Ar-
worked at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio Gabe and Avery Badenhop. He is also survived by ron (Danielle Lazenby) Muir of Maumee; daughter, Hol-
and Wal-Mart. his brother, Marvin (LuAnn) Wheeler of Wauseon lie (Johnathan Marsh) Muir of Swanton; sister, Barbara
Bill married the love of his life, Ann (Mohrman) and nephew, Chris (Stephanie) Wheeler. He was pre- Kissell of Corydon, IN and granddaughter, Zoe Marsh. In
Ott, on March 21, 1987. He is survived by Ann ceded in death by his wife, parents, and daughter, honoring Jim’s wishes, services will be private with inter-
and two stepsons: Jonathan (Heidi) Cook, Perrys- Linda A. Gigax. ment at Raker Cemetery in Delta.
burg and Jeffrey Cook, Archbold. He also had four The family requests that memorial contributions In lieu of flowers, contributions are encouraged to
grandchildren: Tyler, Daniel, Ashton and Curtis be given to St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Arch- be made to the American Heart Association, The Kidney
Cook. One of four children, Bill is survived by his bold. Online condolences may be offered to the fam- Foundation or your local Humane Society in his memory.
three brothers: Mark (Kathy) Ott, Sandwich, MA; ily at www.grisierfh.com. Grisier Funeral Home in
Brian (Judy) Ott, Barrington, RI; Craig Ott, Pea- Archbold has been entrusted with arrangements. Reporter
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Ott and Joshua Ott. He was preceded in death by Howard D. Moor (1928 - 2017)
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cluding fly fishing and woodworking. His creativ- away Saturday afternoon
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bold Boy Scout Troop 63. Online condolences may 20, 1946, he married mit change of mailing address to the Main Office Address.
be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com. Grisi- Dortha Smith in Montpelier and she preceded him * “Letters To The Editor” are welcomed. Publication is left to the discre-
er Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted in death on September 25, 1999. tion of the publisher/editor with respect given to opinion, yet protection
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odist Church in Montpelier. He retired from the * It is the goal of “The Village Reporter” to present news in a fair and
John Whitinger (1942 - 2017) Norfolk & Western & Wabash Railroad in 1979 as an balanced format. “The Village Reporter” makes every effort to stay neu-
engineer. After retirement Howard drove school bus tral in political and other debatable issues. It is the desire of the com-
John William Whit- for the Montpelier Exempted Village School District, pany to print facts and allow our readers to process information, draw-
inger, Jr. passed away and owned and operated a mowing business for 20 ing their own opinions.
June 29, 2017 in the years. He also was a Superior Township farmer for * Newspaper counter sales are available throughout Williams and Ful-
early morning hours at most of his life. ton Counties in Northwest Ohio.
the age of 74. He lost a He is survived by two daughters, Caron (Duane) * Newspaper deadline for submitting news releases, sports statistics
long battle with Parkin- Dehnbostel of Ridgeville Corners, and Carol (Jerry) and advertisements stands at the Friday prior to publication by 5:00
son’s disease. Stoy of Montpelier; one son Kent (Loletia “Leta”) p.m.
John was born on De- Moor of Montpelier; eleven grandchildren, fourteen * “The Village Reporter” publishes 49 editions per year with two non
cember 24, 1942, the son great grandchildren; and one sister Mary Flynn of print weeks during the summer and one non print week around the
Bryan. holidays.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents,
of John W. Whitinger and wife Dortha, two brothers Harold and Herbert Moor
Elizabeth (Priebe) Whit- and an infant sister Marjorie Moor.
inger in South Bend, In- Visitation for Howard will be on Wednesday, July
diana. 12 from 2-4 and 5-7pm at the Thompson Funeral
He graduated from Home on Main Street in Montpelier. Services will
South Bend Central be Thursday at 11 am at First United Methodist
High School and served Church with Pastor Frank Kampel to officiate. In- 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio
VETERAN overseas in the United terment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Mont- Open: Mon. - Fri. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m).; Sat. (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
pelier. Memorial contributions may be given to First
Vietnam War. States Navy during the United Methodist Church. Condolences can be left Phone: (419) 485-4851 / Fax: (877) 778-9425
at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com. Email: [email protected]
John married Martha (Williams) Whitinger, his Website: www.thevillagereporter.com
wife of 50 years, on August 20, 1966. He is sur- Amy Boyd (1969 - 2017)
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Amy L. Murphy Boyd, 47, of Defiance, passed away
vived by Martha; his four children, John Whitinger, Monday, July 3, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical STRYKER EDGERTON
III, Robin Chittum (Ron), Andrew Whitinger, and Center, Toledo after a long battle with cancer. Stryker Main Stop, Main Stop, C-Store
Timothy Whitinger (Samantha) and ten grandchil- Stryker General Store
dren. One of seven children, John is survived by Amy was born September 22, 1969 in Bryan, the WAUSEON
his brother, four sisters, and countless nieces and daughter of Roger H. and Arlene K. (Sudholtz) Murphy. WEST UNITY Chief Supermarket,
nephews. His parents and one sister preceded him She was a 1989 graduate of Fairview High School. Valero, Shamrock, Marathon, Walmart
in death. Courtview Mart Shell,
A chemical engineer by training, John graduat- She married Robert M. Boyd on July 11, 1998 in Dollar General Circle K, Dollar General
ed from Purdue University and worked for several Sherwood, and he survives. FAYETTE
companies making household products. Later in PIONEER/HOLIDAYCITY
life he pursued his desire to help others by serving She was a dietary aide for Community Hospitals Circle K, Main Stop, Main Stop, Village Market,
as District Executive for the Boy Scouts of America and Wellness Centers, Bryan for 23 years. She was a Dollar General
and working for the Monroe County American Red member of Sherwood United Methodist Church where ARCHBOLD Dollar General,
Cross. When he retired, he went back to school for she taught VBS. She was also a member of the Scar- Hutch’s Marathon,
a degree in accounting. He was named Business let Strutters Parent Board. Amy enjoyed scrap book- Valero, Super Value, Cornerstone Floral & Gifts
Student of the Year at Monroe County Community ing, stamping and making her own cards, needlework, Rite Aid, Circle K, EDON / BLAKESLEE
College and graduated from Siena Heights Univer- cooking and baking, her peanut butter pie and Texas Dollar General, Pop Shop
sity. At Siena Heights he was inducted into Alpha sheet cakes were everybody’s favorite. She treasured Slattery
Sigma Lambda, national honor society for adult stu- the times she could spend with her family, especially DELTA Shamrock
dents in higher education. He gave generously of his her children Dollar General, Kwik Stop
time and energy to the Boy Scouts, 4-H, Heritage LYONS
UMC, and Parkinson’s Support Groups. John was Surviving are her husband, Robert M. Boyd of Defi- Delta Speedway Main Stop
an ardent fisherman passing on the sport to all. ance; two daughters, Amaya A. Boyd and Alysha A. MONTPELIER SWANTON
Visitation for John will be held from 11:00 A.M. Boyd, both of Defiance; her mother, Arlene K. Mur- Ace Automotive, Dollar General,
until 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at phy of Sherwood; one brother, Eric (Angie) Murphy of Main Stop, Circle K, Swanton Pharmacy
Zion United Methodist Church, 4533 Co Rd 11, Edgerton; niece, Samantha Murphy and one nephew, Dollar General, Rowes, METAMORA
Wauseon, OH 43567. A Celebration of John’s Life Derek Murphy both of Edgerton, along with many oth- Millers New Market,
will immediately follow at 12:00 P.M. er nieces and nephews; special life-long friend, Cheryl Two Brothers Market, TMart
The family requests that memorial contributions (Richard) Westrick of New Bavaria; paternal grand- Rings Pharmacy BRYAN
be given to the Gardner-McMaster Parkinson Cen- mother, Pearl Lorraine Murphy Kirkbaum. She was Circle K, Main Stop,
ter or the Northwest Ohio Parkinson’s Foundation. preceded in death by her father Roger, paternal grand- PETTISVILLE Fountain City Ice House,
father, Francis Murphy and maternal grandparents, Sunday’s Market, Dollar General, Walmart
Herbert and Marianna Sudholtz. Phil’s One Stop
Online condolences may be offered to the family at
the website www.grisierfh.com. Edgar-Grisier Fu- Those planning an expression of sympathy are
neral Home in Wauseon has been entrusted with asked to consider memorial contributions be made Postmaster, please send address corrections to:
arrangements. to the family for a fund to be established for Amaya
and Alysha, Sherwood United Methodist Church, 512 THE VILLAGE REPORTER
ADDITIONAL OBITUARIES ON PAGE 3 North Harrison Street, P.O. Box 4582, Sherwood, Ohio
43556 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio 43543
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Local Obituaries (Continued)
Margaret Mary Manley (1924 - 2017) Betty Ankney (1931 - 2017) Betty Seigneur (1927 - 2017)
Margaret Mary Man- Betty B. Ankney, age Betty I. Seigneur, age
ley, 93, of Montpelier, 85 of Delta, peacefully 89, of Winameg, OH, left
passed away at Swanton this life on July 2, 2017
passed away on Thurs- Health Care early Tues- and passed into the next
day, July 6, 2017 at Hill-
side Country Living in day morning, July 4, 2017 where she will join her
rural Bryan. with her loving family by soul-mate, Calvin and
her side. other loved ones in Heav-
She was born on April en with Jesus, her Lord
21, 1924 in Millcreek She was born on No- and Savior.
Township, Ohio to Floyd vember 6, 1931 to the
A. and Norma M. (Thiel) late Blair Harmon and She was born on July
Ehrmin. Margaret gradu- Ruby (Stewart) Harmon. 13, 1927 in a rural area
ated from Kunkle High She was a 1949 gradu- between Bryan and Stryk-
School in 1941. On De- ate of Delta High School. er, Ohio. Her parents
cember 19, 1942, she On October 20, 1956 she were Sylvan LaMont and
married Orville “Si” Man- married Luther “Luke” Ruth (Dailey) Clark.
ley in Montpelier and he preceded her in death in Ankney and together were
September of 2007. blessed with two children, Sue and Ron. Betty attended Stryker
Margaret worked at Robinair Manufacturing in Before retiring, Betty wrapped and priced in the School for 10 years before graduating from Wauseon
Montpelier for approximately 15 years in the pur- meat department at the former Foodland Grocery in 1945. She married Calvin Seigneur on October 12,
chasing department. She was a member of St. Paul’s Store in Delta for many years. She was a member of 1946 after his return from service during WWII. Betty
United Methodist Church in Montpelier where she the American Legion Auxiliary and the Delta United worked for Wauseon Manufacturing and later Libbey-
was a member of the Rachael Circle, as well as a for- Methodist Church. Betty will always be remembered Owens in Toledo. Betty was a faithful member of Beu-
mer financial secretary and treasurer of the church. by her family as “Queen of Garage Sale Finds”. She lah United Methodist Church in Winameg; where she
Margaret was also a member of Community Hospi- was also one of the original members of the Fulton and her husband served several offices including as
tals and Wellness Centers Auxiliary and a former County Saddle Club. Most of all Betty loved spending youth directors, teaching adult Sunday school and
member of the Fountain City Squares. time with her family in Northern Michigan; especially Bible studies. In 1945 Betty and Calvin purchased the
She is survived by her son, Paul (Dona) Manley when the grandchildren came along. old Winameg Store and operated it with great prosper-
of Huntersville, NC; three grandsons, Ian Manley, In addition to her parents, she was preceded in ity for 35 years until it burned in 1989. She enjoyed
Brian (Leah) Manley of Decatur, GA and Christo- death by her brothers, Glenn and Sam Harmon. writing in her memoirs, making quilts, wall hangings,
pher (Catherine) Manley of Charlotte, NC; three Betty is survived by her husband of 60 years, Luke cultivating her flower beds, gardening, reading and
great grandchildren, Eleanor, Sy and Myles Manley. Ankney; daughter, Sue Green of Delta; son, Ron (Lau- freelance writing; of which Betty wrote many articles
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, ra) Ankney of Wauseon; sister, Gloria (Fred) Peebles for the Farmland News titled “Come To Think Of It”.
husband, Si Manley, one son, Mark A. Manley and of Wauseon; grandchildren, Kasey (Matt) Spurgeon
one brother, Denver Ehrmin. and Paige Green and great grandson, Colt Spurgeon. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death
Margaret’s family would like to extend a special In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the by her husband Calvin in 1997. Surviving are her
thank you to Mary Bryner for all the loving care she Delta American Legion, 5939 St. Hwy. 109, Delta, children, Barbara (Fred) Velo, Larry (Kathy) Seigneur,
has provided to Margaret over the years. Ohio 43515 or Great Lakes Hospice, 3425 Executive Kevin (Sandy) Seigneur and Dawn Seigneur; sister,
Pkwy, Suite 206, Toledo, OH 43606 in her memory. Jeanette Brinkman; grandchildren, Sheri (Glen) Poit-
inger, Amy (Michael) Morbeck, Greg Seigneur, Angela
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul’s (Matt) Rogaliner, Anthony Seigneur, Eric Seigneur and
Nicholas Seigneur and eleven great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are sug-
United Methodist Church. Online condolences can gested to Beulah United Methodist Church in her
be left at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com. Gregory E. Rice (1970 - 2017) memory. Online condolences may be sent to the fam-
Robert O. Bever (1928 - 2017) Gregory E. Rice, 46 ily through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.
years, passed away Tues- com. “I have had a wonderful life-time journey and I
Robert O. Bever, 88 day, July 4, 2017 in his look forward with excitement to my life to come in eter-
years, of Bryan, man of residence. nity with Jesus. I will rejoin my beloved Calvin. Don’t
faith, family, and farm, cry for me, rejoice! I will be having a wonderful second
Greg was born Decem- life journey for eternity.”
ber 1, 1970 in Bryan,
Ohio, the son of Donald
passed away peacefully, E. and Jane A. (Wine-
Thursday, July 6, 2017 gardner) Rice. He was a
in his residence. 1989 graduate of Bryan Williams County,
Bob was born Sep- High School and a 1993 Fulton County Agree
tember 16, 1928 in Bry- graduate of Ohio Univer- To Duplicate Records
an, the son of the late sity with a degree in Pho- For Ditch Maintenance
Roy and Hazel (Kaiser) to Journalism.
Bever. He was a 1946 By: James Pruitt
graduate of Bryan High A self -employed pho- THE VILLAGE REPORTER
School. tographer, Greg had
He married Donna E. worked as an Accounting Assistant for Art Forms The Board of Williams County Commissioners con-
Carlin on November 12, Inc. in Brunswick, Maine for the past two years. vened for their second meeting of the week July 6. All
1950 in Pulaski, and she Greg was involved in fundraising, and dedicated his three commissioners were present.
VETERAN survives. time to raise funds for Bowling for Kids portion of
Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Maine. Greg was a volun- The board approved the following resolutions:
Bob was an Army Vet- teer for the American Red Cross. Photography was The commissioners approved entering into an agree-
eran of the Korean Conflict Era, serving from 1950- Greg’s passion, but he also enjoyed woodworking, ment and assurances accepting a sub-agreement from
1952. A lifelong farmer, Bob loved to work his farm, biking and hiking, but spending time with his family, the state Department of Mental Health to the county’s
planting and harvesting all of God’s bounty, and especially his nieces and nephews were the times he Family and Children First Council for operational capac-
raising miniature horses. He was a member of First treasured. ity building funds and FCSS funding.
Brethren Church, Bryan Rotary Club, where he had Surviving are his mother, Jane A. Rice of Bryan; The commissioners approved the appointment a spe-
33 years of perfect attendance, Bryan Moose Lodge two brothers, Steven (Beth) Rice of Sharon, Wiscon- cial prosecuting attorney on behalf of the county prosecu-
1064 and was a former 4-H advisor. In his free time, sin and Kevin (Wendy) Rice of Angola, Indiana; five tor.
Bob enjoyed wintering in Florida, where he played nieces and nephews, Jessica (Jordan) Pezen, Jacob Katherine J. Zartman submitted an application and
shuffle board. He also cherished his antique 1948 Rice, Sydney Rice of Sharon Wisconsin, Katelyn and judgment entry July 6, in the matter of appointing Ryan
Dodge pickup truck that he originally purchased Kennedi Rice of Angola, Indiana; paternal grand- S. Thompson, Esq., as special prosecuting attorney to as-
and cared for over his lifetime and his antique trac- mother, Cleda Rice of Farmer, Ohio. He was pre- sist in any matter coming before the county treasurer.
tors. ceded in death by his father, Donald E. Rice. The action is to avoid any appearance of a conflict of
Surviving are his wife, Donna of Bryan; five sons, Those planning an expression of sympathy are interest.
Neal Robert (Karen Murray-Bever) Bever of Bryan, asked to consider memorial donations be given to Big The commissioners approved a change order request
Ned Allan (Lori) Bever of Reading, Michigan, Mark Brothers/Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick, 85 Maine for 2017 Norlick Drive, a part of the Norlick Place subdi-
Carl (Cindy) Bever of Bryan, Michael Lynn (Suzanne) Street, Brunswick, Maine 04011. vision. Extra quantities of materials boosted the cost by
Bever of Bryan and Brent Olin (Lisa) Bever of Bryan; You can send your condolences or share your $10,140 to $184,851.
nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. memories with the family by visiting Greg’s obituary The board entered into a subsidy grant agreement with
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, one in- page at www.oberlinturnbull.com the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for
fant brother, Ned Leroy Bever, and great-grandson, Community-based Corrections Programs-Non-Residen-
Korbyn Bever La-Londe. Fountain City Christian tial Felony, through the Bureau of Community Sanctions.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are The two-year grant agreement covers 40 inmates times 78
asked to consider memorial donations be given to times 365 at 80 percent, up to $1.822 million.
First Brethren Church, 13050 County Road C, Bry-
an, Ohio 43506 or Community Health Profession- Announces Honor Roll The board and the Board of Fulton County Commis-
als Home Care and Hospice, 127 Blakeslee Avenue, sioners approved the proposed duplicate maintenance
Bryan, Ohio 43506. The following students were recognized for achiev- collections for 2018. The agreement is for Ditch 445
ing A Honor Roll for the 4th quarter of the 2016-2017 Wilson. The same type of agreement was made for Joint
You can send your condolences or share your school year: Payden Boothman, Dakota Cable, Ella Ditch 448 Owl Creek/Mack and Joint Ditch 1983-Branch
memories with the family by visiting Bob’s obituary Cummins, Samuel Cummins, Zaelyn Eitniear, Devin 1a Bean Creek.
page at www.oberlinturnbull.com Franklin, Dominic Miller, Juleah Purk, Elijah Shankle-
ton, Moriah Shankleton, Ayden Stokes, James Stokes, The two boards met in joint session in Wauseon, July
Wauseon’s Hench Makes Cash Sweitzer,and Levi Trubey. 6.
The following students were recognized for achiev- The board accepted the Dog Warden report for the
ing A/B Honor Roll for the 4th quarter of the 2016- week-ending July 2. The warden impounded seven strays
and one animal was quarantined.
James can be reached at
Spring 2017 Dean’s List 2017 school year: Dylan Appel, Tiffany Appel, Logan [email protected]
Beck, Morgan Beck, Lauran Blank, Rachel Broadwa-
ter, Hadassa Cantu, Alex Cummins, Mackenzie Eit- Williams County Historical
Congratulations to David Hench of Wauseon, OH, niear, Brayden Epling, Braden Gladhill, Chayce Heisey, Society To Host Annual
for making The University of Akron’s spring 2017 Jaiden Heisey, Konnor Hopson, Grace Johnson, Seth One-Room School Event
Dean’s List. Johnston, Simeon Johnston, Colleen Kinzer, Annatina
Law, Kiria Law, Mark Leatherman, Seth Mays, Ethan
To be eligible, Hench, majoring in Interpersonal & Stokes, Ben Thompson, Sam Thompson, and Tyson
Public Commun, maintained a semester GPA of 3.500 Turner.
- 3.999, and was enrolled in 12 or more credit hours.
COMBINED 20 YEARS LOCAL PAINTING EXPERIENCE Area boys and girls are invited to participate in the
annual one-room school experience at Hay Jay School
(Residential, Business, Church, Agricultural & More) in Williams County. The event will be held on Tuesday,
• 3D & Flat Murals • Interior Painting & Theming July 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the school on
• Exterior Painting County Road 8 north of Lake Seneca. Children who
have completed grades one through eight are eligible
Call Dustin at to attend. Pre-registration is required by contacting
LaBo’s Creative Design the Williams County Historical Society, phone 419-
485-8200 or find us on Facebook by Tuesday, July
today for your free quote 11th. More specific information about dress and food
and to view examples will then be mailed out. Old-fashioned lessons are
(419) 633-2934 taught by schoolmarm, Kasey Binning. Assisting her
this year will be Nina Fackler.
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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS
WEST UNITY POLICE Gonzalez, Grace A. (West Unity, Shepherd, Alicia M. (Bryan, Ohio). Phillips, James D. (Bryan, Ohio). Dis-
Ohio). 73/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: 50/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. orderly conduct. Fine: $50; Costs: $79.
DEPARTMENT Slane, Cindy L. (West Unity, Ohio). Ridgway, Virgil V. (Bryan, Ohio).
(June 27) Unwanted person $79.
(June 27) Agency assist Hahn, Shana R. (Bryan, Ohio). Driv- Assured clear distance ahead. Fine: Criminal damage. Fine: $250; Costs:
(June 27) Ordinance violation ing under suspension. Fine: $500; $71; Costs: $79. $84; Jail: 60 days with 60 days sus-
(June 28) Speed / Warning (4) Costs: $84; Jail: 180 days with 150 days Sparks, Todd J. (Pioneer, Ohio). Stop pended.
(June 29) Suspicious person suspended. Operator’s license suspend- sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(June 29) Fraud ed from July 6, 2017 to July 6, 2018. Spiess, Phillip (Archbold, Ohio). Stop
(June 29) Animal problem No future violations within next 2 years. sign. Fine: $35; Costs: $79. FULTON COUNTY
TRAFFIC
(June 29) Parking problem 45/25 speed. Fine: $50; Costs: $40. Steffes, Kenneth J. (Edgerton, Ohio). Double, Bailey L. (Lyons, Ohio).
(June 29) Speed / Warning Hart, Pamela S. (Bryan, Ohio). 40/25 Driving under suspension. Fine: $300; Brake equipment. Fine: $37; Costs: $88.
(June 30) Unathorized use of speed. Fine: $40; Costs: $85. Costs: $84; Jail: 90 days with 90 days Downard, Andrew M. (Swanton,
motor vehicle Haury, Corey L. Jr. (Edgerton, Ohio). suspended. Operator’s license suspend- Ohio). 64/50 speed. Fine: $37; Costs:
(June 30) Animal problem Expired plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. ed from June 26, 2017 to September 24, $80.
(June 30) Agency assist Herman, Vincent J. (Edgerton, Ohio). 2017. No future violations within next Farrell, Tony L. (Bryan ,Ohio). 80/70
(June 30) Speed / Warning 42/25 speed. Fine: $40; Costs: $85. 2 years. speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80.
(July 1) Animal problem Hunter, Kamrin (Bryan, Ohio). Seat Sumpter, Susan K. (Bryan, Ohio). Fouty, Lisa M. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(July 1) Car fire belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. 73/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80.
(July 1) Speed / Warning Jones, Larrand D. (Bryan, Ohio). Tingle, Landon L. (Pioneer, Ohio). Fricke, William L. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(July 1) Failure to Yield / Warning Driving under suspension. Fine: $200; 44/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 67/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80.
(July 2) Well-being check Costs: $84; Jail: 90 days with 90 days Treesh, Ronald W. (Bryan, Ohio). Frost, Aubrieana R. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(July 2) Fireworks suspended. Operator’s license suspend- Failure to reinstate. Fine: $200; Costs: 97/70 speed. Fine: $102; Costs: $80.
(July 2) Speed / Warning ed from June 23, 2017 to September 21, $79. Hilton, Randy R. (Napoleon, Ohio).
(July 2) Agency assist 2017. No future violations within next Trevino, Ted (Bryan, Ohio). Seat belt. 72/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80.
2 years. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Mapes, Jason M. (Liberty Center,
Lawrence, David W. (Edon ,Ohio). Whalen, Shelly J. (Montpelier, Ohio). Ohio). 84/70 speed. Fine: $37; Costs:
WILLIAMS COUNTY Driving under suspension. Fine: $250; Tag/sticker violation. Fine: $46; Costs: $80.
TRAFFIC Mohler, Austin A. (Delta, Ohio).
Anderson, Paula A. (Bryan, Ohio). Costs: $90; Jail: 90 days with 90 days $79.
48/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. suspended. Operator’s license suspend- Wilhoit, James T. (Pioneer, Ohio). 65/50 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $80.
Bard, Austin R. (Bryan, Ohio). Ex- ed from May 24, 2017 to August 22, Stop sign. Fine: $50; Costs: $108.30. Speiss, Bonnie J. (Wauseon, Ohio).
pired plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 2017. No future violations within next Wilkerson, Scott A. (Napoleon, Ohio). Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $43.
Boehm, Kevin (Montpelier, Ohio). 2 years. Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Stinson, Daniel D. (Wauseon, Ohio).
51/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Livensparger, Tyler S. (Bryan, Ohio). Yoder, Meredith W. (Archbold, Ohio). Tinted windows. Fine: $37; Costs: $80.
Bok, Kara R. (Bryan, Ohio). 76/55 65/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 53/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Wright, Rebecca A. (Delta, Ohio).
speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Mason, Alisha D. (Defiance, Ohio). 67/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80.
Bolenaigh, Jason A. (Montpelier, Driving under suspension. Fine: $300;
Ohio). Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Costs: $84; Jail: 90 days with 90 days WILLIAMS COUNTY
CRIMINAL FULTON COUNTY CIVIL
Brubaker, Danielle L. (Bryan, Ohio). suspended. Operator’s license suspend- Crawford, Dwight J. (Bryan, Ohio). For: Smith, Nancy (Delta, Ohio) and
68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. ed from June 26, 2017 to September 24, Aggravated menacing. Fine: $500 with Smith, Rallin (Delta, Ohio). Against:
Cape, Nicole L. (Montpelier, Ohio). 2017. No future violations within next $500 suspended; Costs: $209; Jail: 180 Ward, Randy (Swanton, Ohio). $1170.
67/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 3 years. days with 180 days suspended. No vio- Fulton County Divorce and Dissolu-
Chrisman, Michael E. (Edgerton, McDaniel, Jasmine M. (Bryan, Ohio). lent or threatening contact with victim. tion
Ohio). 67/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: No driver’s license. Fine: $125; Costs: No future violations within next 3 years.
$79. $79. Hitchcock, Andrew J. (Edgerton, FULTON COUNTY
Cobb, Melody R. (Bryan, Ohio). Lanes Merillat, Jawn C. (Edgerton, Ohio). Ohio). Disorderly conduct. Fine: $75; PROSECUTOR’S NEWS LETTER
of travel. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Traffic control device. Fine: $46; Costs: Costs: $102. A Liberty Center man was sentenced
$79. on June 28, 2017, in the Fulton Coun-
Combs, Christopher A. (Hicksville, Hitchcock, Andrew J. (Edgerton, ty Common Pleas Court according to
Ohio). 43/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: Neitling, Anthony B. (Hillsdale, Mich- Ohio). Possession. Fine: $150; Costs: county prosecutor Scott A. Haselman.
$79. igan). 51/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $102. Agency to destroy contraband. Jesse Brown, 21, of U623 Co. Rd. 4,
$79.
Corwin, Cody B. (Bryan, Ohio). 76/55 McDaniel, Jasmine M. (Bryan, Ohio).
speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Orlowski, Roseann M. (West Unity, Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $150; Costs: previously pleaded guilty to Burglary.
Cox, Michael (Bryan, Ohio). Seat belt. Ohio). Failure to control. Fine: $71; $79. Operator’s license suspended from Between March 18, 2016 and March
Fine: $24; Costs: $46. Costs: $79. July 6, 2017 to January 1, 2018. Agen- 20, 2016, he trespassed in an occupied
cy to destroy contraband. structure.
Curtis, Chad D. (Montpelier, Ohio). Orozco, John A. (Defiance, Ohio).
Driving under suspension. Fine: $250; 71/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Moran, Kyle (Montpelier, Ohio). Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson sentenced
Costs: $90; Jail: 30 days with 30 days Criminal damage. Fine: $200; Costs: Mr. Brown to 12 months in prison, and
suspended. Operator’s license sus- Pigmon, Dock III (Edgerton, Ohio). $304; Jail: 30 days with 30 days sus- ordered him to pay restitution of $321
Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
pended from May 28, 2017to August 26, Ramos, Nichole D. (Montpelier, Ohio). pended. No future violations within next to the victim, pay prosecution costs and
2017. No future violations within next 2 43/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 2 years. pay court appointed counsel fees.
years. Stop sign. Fine: $35; Costs: $40. Rath, Travis J. (Alvordton, Ohio).
Dombrowski, Andrew L. (Fayette, Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
Fulton County Clerk Of Courts$85.
Ohio). 51/25 speed. Fine: $65; Costs: Robbins, Mindy L. (Montpelier, Ohio).
68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Flint, Fannie E. (West Unity, Ohio). Ross, Gabriel L. (Bryan, Ohio). No Releases July Report
Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. driver’s license. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
Gerken, Hunter A. (Napoleon, Ohio). Runk, David R. (Defiance, Ohio).
72/55 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Fulton County Clerk of Courts tal of 177: (1763) titles; new cars
Tracy Zuver has provided his month- 134 (128), used cars 977 (927), new
ly report for June 2017, with June trucks 74 (64), used trucks 298 (303),
ODOT Safety Memorial 2016 in parenthesis, with the follow- vans 17 (19), motorcycles 58 (83),
Display In Fulton County ing: manufactured homes 17 (6), trailers
New cases filed in the legal depart- 22 (16), travel trailers 57 (53), motor
ment: domestic 11 (19), civil 18 (23), homes 29 (32), buses 0 (0), off-road
criminal 20 (13), and miscellaneous vehicles 38 (77), watercraft 32 (45),
0 (0), with a total of fees collected be- outboard motors 9 (10), other 8 (0),
ing $13,955.39 ($15,442.55). with a total of fees collected being
The title department issued a to- $586,744.11 ($570,512.54).
Patrol’s Effective Traffic
Enforcement Yields Drug Arrests
Defiance - During traffic stops, troop- crime by looking for criminal indicators
ers are trained to look beyond the ini- during traffic stops.”
tial violation for possible indicators of
criminal activity. In the first six months Large drug seizures from the last six
of 2017, the Ohio State Highway Patrol months include 50 pounds of marijuana
investigated a wide range of felony of- and hashish worth more than 1 million
fenses and saw an increase in total drug from a single traffic stop on the Ohio
arrests from the same time frame last Turnpike. In total, OSHP has seized
year. more than 860,000 grams of marijuana
and 26,000 grams of heroin during the
From January through June, troop- first half of 2017. Motorists are remind-
ers made 8,399 total drug arrests, repre- ed that public participation is critical to
senting a 12 percent increase compared highway safety. Call # 677 to report im-
to 2016. “Many felonies that occur in paired drivers or drug activity.
our state will at some point involve our
highways,” said Lt. Robert J. Ashenfelter For a complete statistical analysis
Defiance Post Commander. “That means please visit: http://www.statepatrol.
troopers have an opportunity to stop a ohio.gov/doc/2017_Jan-Jun_FelonyAn-
dDrug.pdf
A memorial for road workers who have died in the line of duty will be Bryan City Council Accepts
seen at area ODOT garages this summer. Donation For Soccer Field Lights
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 2 displayed the By: James Pruitt Officials do not believe it is likely
memorial most recently at Fulton County’s garage. THE VILLAGE REPORTER the lights will available for use this fall.
BMU has agreed to provide the power
The memorial is to raise awareness of work zone safety for drivers, spe- Bryan’s soccer fields will be get- for the lights, Parks and Rec Director
cifically to represent the 26 roadside workers that were killed in Ohio work ting lights, but officials are hesitant to Ben Dominique said. The council also
zone crashes in 2016. guarantee they will be used this year. approved advertising for the bids for
The Bryan Soccer Association donated the soccer field lights projects. This step
“We want to get the message out that people need to be aware of work $150,000 toward the lights and the City will allow the parks staff a chance to get
zones and the safety involved, that you should slow down,” explained Council approved it July 3 at its regular the packets together. Council also ap-
Transportation Manager Kim Roessner who helped design the display with meeting. The donation was made to the proved several staffing changes.
Jessica Bidinger, Highway Management administrative assistant. Parks and Recreation Department for
Recreation Park. James can be reached at
“We wanted it to make an impact. It makes you stop and think, that [email protected]
many people didn’t go home to their families,” Bidinger said.
The memorial will travel to each ODOT District Two county garage this
summer to spread awareness of work zone crashes.
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Williams County EMS To Improve Service With New Ambulance
By: James Pruitt PHOTO BY JIM PRUITT
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
RENOVATIONS... The Williams County EMS base on SR 15 north of Bryan has been completely renovated with
With a newly renovated base and a new unit soon new bays on the north face of the building that operates on separate furnace system and allows for the training
to hit the streets, Williams County EMS Director Jim room to be close the training coordinator’s office.
Hicks is excited about the future. The agency spent
more than $400,000 to renovate and upgrade the fa- Even after the new hires are put in place, he will still Statistics for the last
cility on SR15 north of Bryan. The changes have im- be down three people from 100 percent staffing. He will three years:
proved the workflow of the staff. “I am very pleased with tap the 30 part-timers to cover his shifts. The depart-
the flow,” Hicks said. “The training room is close to the ment runs on a budget of $1.7 million. Hicks and his EMS Responses
training coordinator’s office. office staff are all certified EMTs and they will go out on 2016-4642
runs when there’s a need as well. 2015-4310
The true test will come this winter when Hicks will 2014-3035
see if moving the bays for the ambulances to the build- As far as the future, Hicks wants to be able to buy
ing’s north face and separating it from the rest of the a new ambulance every 14-16 months and then rotate 911 Call Transports
building’s heating system will cut down on energy the frontline units to places like Stryker and Edgerton 2016-3355
costs. “The back of the building is separated, we don’t which normally do not put on a lot of miles. The Stryker 2015-2975
have any of that air change (when the doors go up or unit has been a big help when demand for service has 2014-2883
down),” Hicks said. “They are on an independent fur- surged, Hicks said. Hicks is hopeful the Edon unit can
nace system.” be restored once the new fire station is built. Manning Non-Emergency Transports
that unit has been a challenge, but if it could be accom- 2016-642
The improvements include a better drainage system. plished between 6 p.m. and 3 a.m., that would be a big 2015-536
Before the renovations, whenever a truck backed into help, he said. When the new ambulance comes online, 2014-316
a stall in the winter and the ice and snow fell off or EMS should have four between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
when the vehicles were washed, things would collect.
A new drainage system has been put in the bay floors Through June 20, 2017, there have been 1,947 911
and Hicks reports all is working well. “That was a big responses and 187 non-emergency transports. About
expense,” Hicks said. 92 percent have been handled by Life Squad units. Life
Squad 1 took 1,818 runs last year, while LS-2 went
Restrooms that are ADA compliant and have show- on 2,230 and LS-3 93. Stryker took 186 calls. Current
ers installed in case the EMTs need to wash off any staffing is 10 FT paramedics, 3 FT advanced EMTs and
contamination. There is also a unisex restroom. The 1 finance director; 12 PT paramedics, 5 PT Advanced
department normally handles 100 runs a week, but in EMTs, 30 PT EMTs and 16 medical first responders.
late June crews were average around 65. Hicks called
it a breath of fresh air. A new ambulance is expected James can be reached at [email protected]
in early July, following a test run. The department has
one truck now that handles EMS calls in the north and
long-distance medical transports to Fort Wayne or To-
ledo. It has racked up 109,000 miles in 13 months,
Hicks said. The other unit handles Bryan and it put
only 47,000 miles, by comparison. The Stryker truck
put on 6,000 miles.
By early August, EMS will have a day truck that will
be manned from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This crew will as-
sist with the non-emergency transfers of patients to
and from the hospital and doctor’s appointments, Hicks
said. “They will be available to pick up the slack on the
911 when they are not on other calls,” Hicks said. The
extra truck will help meet the high demand between
4:30 and 8 p.m., two to four nights a week when the
calls spike, Hicks said. This means Hicks will have to
hire three more full-time staff members to man the
truck.
The Williams County Board gave its approval for the
extra staff in June. EMS is self-funded. The new am-
bulance was paid for in cash, Hicks said. The unit still
has $400,000 in reserves and has been able to use part-
time staff to cover shifts after Hicks lost one or two full-
timers last year. Part-time staff is cheaper since they
don’t qualify for benefits or paid time off. But a full-time
staff is easier to manage, Hicks said. He also likes to
promote his part-timers to full time.
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Fulton County EMS Will Be Looking For New Director
By: James Pruitt projections. Smith was looking for a Archbold unit was now go-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Supply distribution had new unit for Archbold. ing to be April 2017.
Fulton County EMS has been streamlined again to EMS received a contract The new billing compa-
undergone many changes a monthly ordering pro- from AIM Billing for one ny was billing current runs
over the past 12 months, cess as each department year. Smith was gather- and those from a backlog.
from a new billing opera- now orders the stock they ing all the documentation
tion to ambulances. need at their station. Stock for the transition to AIM. In December, Smith
was to be moved out of Smith said he had to visit was preparing to move his
The agency itself will be the Fulton County Health each station once a month office and stock room into
experiencing a leadership Center as part of the pro- to collect the paperwork. one larger room at the Pla-
change as Chad Smith has cess. za Building.
tendered his resignation In December, Smith
effective July 21. By September 2016, said the delivery of the new James can be reached at
[email protected]
In March 2016, Smith
said he was training each MISSION STATEMENT ... Fulton County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is continu-
department to be prepared ally improving their reaction and response times in providing pre-hospital medicine to
for the new protocols. Two the citizens of Fulton County.
new life packs were or-
dered and destined for the
northern stations.
Working with a new
medical director went well,
Smith said
The agency received a
new ambulance (Wauseon
ALS 8) in the first half of
2016. A new unit for Delta
was expected in July 2016.
“These vehicles are very
nice and the crews are very
happy,” Smith said in a re-
port to the Fulton County
Commissioners.
In his June report,
Smith said EMS had re-
ceived $4,750 in a Depart-
ment of Public Safety grant
for 2016-17.
Supply costs rose
slightly, but Smith made
adjustments in his budget
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Swanton Fireworks Deliver The WOW Factor
By: Bill O’Connell first rocket was launched. PHOTO BY BILL O’CONNEL
Footballs, Frisbees and A REAL “BLAST”... Families and friends gather to watch the fireworks in Swanton
THE VILLAGE REPORTER corn hole bags flew and
tailgate parties broke out the show but it’s all Swan- Roytek. “The firemen ac- ing with a grande finale hours wandering through
For the past several as people filled their time ton Fire Fighters that put tually do the shooting and that resembled the explo- the crowd soliciting for
years officials of the Vil- waiting for dusk to arrive. it on. “One of the big everything is hand lit us- sion of a munitions fac- ideas and suggestions
lage of Swanton have things we’re able to do by ing road flares.” tory. on how next year’s cel-
led a concerted effort to It was difficult to es- having the shooters and ebration can be improved.
transform their usual timate the overall crowd the assistants on the Fire At approximately 10:05 As fun and spectacular Mark your calendars now.
small-town Fourth of July size as other cars poured Department is were able pm the bombs began as Swanton’s 2017 Inde- You are not going to want
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season in this area. Fi- surrounding the school. to do it,” explained Chief The show continued for a laurels. Administrator [email protected]
nanced by generous dona- One thing was certain, full half hour before end- Rosanna Hoelzle spent
tions from area residents the temporary increase
and businesses with in population would have
matching funds from Rick raised the Village of Swan-
Lederman of Soaring Soft- ton to “city” status.
ware Solutions, Swanton’s
Fire and Police Depart- Another undeniable
ments worked with Village fact was that it took a
and school officials to put great deal of work to put
on a memorable and awe- together an event of this
inspiring display held on magnitude. A nine-per-
the grounds of Swanton son crew, led by Deputy
High School. Fire Chief Gary Roytek
and Fulton County Emer-
Along with the incred- gency Services Director
ible light show there were Chad Smith, spent many
a large selection of food hours staging the fire-
vendors along with with works and making sure
mobile kiosks selling glow every safety precaution
sticks, fidget spinners, was taken. Making this
American flags and many task even more challeng-
types of trinkets to add ing were the man-hours
to the carnival-like atmo- spent answering the four
sphere. fire calls within a six hour
period the previous Friday
With an anticipated morning.
10:00 pm start time,
people, many dressed in American Fireworks
patriotic red white and Company of Hudson, Ohio
blue, began arriving more provides all materials for
than five hours before the
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North Central School Chief Closing 4th Annual Kaleb McLaughlin
The Book On 46 Years In Education Memorial Events Heavily Attended
in his office in the new addition to the because that’s where I wanted my
school. “The time just seemed right kids to grow up,” Boyer said. “I gradu- neer First Responders and Pioneer torcycle Club as well as sponsorship
this time of my life.”The district re- ated from a small school district and Fire Department is another benefac- of two Team K-BOB softball teams.
cently graduated its first senior class I wanted my kids to experience that. tor. “They were so good to us at the
from the new high school and overall So, consequently I stayed in small scene of Kaleb’s accident, so profes- When asked to reflect on what she
the district is good financial shape, school districts and enjoyed that. “I sional yet so very compassionate. We and her family wants people to re-
enrollment is strong and community guess growing up in northwest Ohio, give to them so they can use the funds member after 4 years of conducting
support is visible. So now it’s time to I went down to Wooster, but I kept for additional training, needed equip- the Kaleb McLaughlin Memorial Event
hand the reins over to someone else migrating back.” ment or whatever needs they have.” Kim provided a heartfelt explanation.
and see what life brings him. “We want people to know that Kaleb’s
Both he and his wife’s families Funds have also been earmarked Day is NOT about us it’s about Kaleb’s
Opening the new school is the were from the area, so the culture for the Donate Life Mobile Educa- Cause! The need is overwhelming for
capstone on his career and he’s was a good fit. “We kept getting closer tional Vehicle (MEV) and The Com- organ, eye and tissue donors. A lot of
very pleased with how it has worked and we wanted our kids to know their munity Tissue Service. Kim explained people are not aware of what all organ
out. “It seems very functional,” Boy- grandparents,” Boyer said. “So we this is done to help provide funding donation consists of, I know we didn’t
er said. “It works really well for the kept getting closer as we made career for educational materials related to until Kaleb died. We are amazed at
kids here.”At North Central, he cites changes.”Boyer and his wife were organ and tissue donation. She went the people who continually approach
among his accomplishments an im- married for 45 years before she died on to share why this is so important. us as to how Kaleb’s Day has effected
proved education for the students. a couple of years ago. They had three “A single donor can save up to 8 lives them. The Kaleb McLaughlin Memo-
North Central was the first in the children. Two of them are teachers through their organs and up to 100 rial Ride and Organ Donation Aware-
county to go to 1 on 1 laptops for stu- and have principal certificates. lives through tissue donation, which ness Day is about the Cause NOT the
dents on grades 7-12. Now students can include, skin, corneas, bones, Applause about the NEED not the
all the way down to the elementary For prospective parents looking for heart valve, veins, arteries, ligaments, DEED!”
school level have such devices. “It’s a the right district, Boyer was quick to tendons and cartilage.” Other orga-
nice program,” Boyer said. cite reasons why they should consid- nizations who have benefitted from For more information on organ and
er North Central. “I think there is a the events include Williams County tissue donation please go to fiftylives.
That’s a sharp contrast from his good, caring staff,” Boyer said. “It’s a DARE, Williams County K9 Unit, Wil- org, www.donatelife.net, or www.do-
first superintendent’s job when his strong, nice community. It’s a finan- liams County Fire Chief Association, natelifeohio.org.
major technological achievement was cially strong school district with good Black Sheep Motorcycle Club, for their
bringing in electric typewriters. When educational program. I think there blanket ministry, Fire & Iron 84 Mo- Kent Hutchison can be reached at
he left, he saw the introduction of is just a lot of draw for good quality [email protected]
Apple II computers. The district ini- education.”
tiated a co-teaching model in the el-
ementary, which seems to have been That’s been his goal at every school
successful for student learning. The he has presided over is establish-
district’s overall direction is moving ing a good educational program. He
in a positive direction, he said. has accomplished this by hiring good
people and supporting them and pro-
The strong financial picture can be viding the resources they need to do
attributed to the healthy industrial their jobs. Setting the atmosphere
base in the Pioneer area. The district and attitude is the main job of the
has no labor issues and Boyer said superintendent. A successful super-
he has worked with some great union intendent will be open and coopera-
leaders over the years. Being in ad- tive, he said.
ministration was a strong pull for him
and he spent only five years in the The school has a healthy five-year
classroom before taking his first job forecast, with a balance projected to
as administrator in vocational educa- be strong. The school has the poten-
tion and was a director of vocational tial to grow because of the industrial
schools for 10 years. Boyer became a base. That base could provide the fi-
superintendent in 1986. nancial support for a football team.
North Central is as big as or bigger
“I always had a goal of moving in than Edon or Hilltop, which have
that direction,” Boyer said. “I always football programs, but he leaves that
had education instilled in me by mom decision to someone else.
and dad and how important that was.
I was the first one in my family to go to His next chapter in life will be to
college.”Before Pioneer, Boyer spent travel and getting married to another
eight years in Lipsic, before moving woman in a month or so. This gives
on to Mill Creek-West Unity for 11 him something to look forward to in
years and then a year at Smithville retirement. His three kids and six
(near Wooster). He graduated from grandchildren are close by as well.
Hilltop High School in 1967.
James can be reached at
“I stayed in small school districts [email protected]
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Swanton Mayor Issues Warning Of Possible
Consequences Of Ohio House Bill 5
Prior to the mayor’s report, Swan- purchased would take the place of last
ton resident Nickolas Cole spoke be- year’s $1000 donation.
fore Council regarding medical mari-
juana. Mr. Cole expressed his support Five Emergency Resolutions were
for the controversial drug but stated passed for Nuisance Abatements on
that more time for discussion should residential properties. Violations in-
be given by the Village to understand clude trash, garbage, tree limbs, ap-
all the related aspects. “Let’s at least pliances, car parts and other types of
find out what it is we (residents) really debris in front and back yards. Of-
want. What is something this town ficial letters will be sent to all hom-
is okay with before we move in a di- eowners.
rection,” he said. The Council voted
the week before to uphold the current A meeting was held with represen-
ban. tatives from Fulton, Swancreek and
York Townships as well as Delta and
Utility rates will be increased for Swanton Villages for further discus-
the first time since 2012. The month- sion on the possible formation of a
ly base rate for a combined bill for wa- Fire District. It was determined no
ter and sewer will rise by $6.38 for the study will be done but more conversa-
rest of 2017. tions about funding and staffing will
continue. The next meeting on this
The Council agreed to a request issue is scheduled for July 18.
from the Chamber of Commerce to do-
nate funds for the purchase of eight art The next Village Council meeting
panels at $150 each for the upcoming will take place on July 17 at 7:00 pm
annual Fine Art Exhibit at Valleywood and will be the only regularly sched-
Golf Club this October. The panels uled meeting for the month.
would be stored at and used by Swan-
ton High School after the exhibit. This Bill can be reached at
[email protected]
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Metamora May Add Bicycle
Academic News Show To Park-O-Rama
Festival In 2018
Eight Complete Law Enforcement
Academy At NSCC
By: James Pruitt panel recommended hiring Jamie Va-
ARCHBOLD, OHIO – Eight gradu- 100% first-time pass rate, which is a re- THE VILLAGE REPORTER nAlstine who had more flexibility with
ates from the Northwest State Commu- quirement to become a law enforcement her schedule. The committee recom-
nity College Law Enforcement Academy officer in the State of Ohio. The following Resident Floyd Hite asked the mended starting her at $11 an hour on
were recently honored during a special graduates were recognized: Metamora Village Council’s permis- a 30-day probation period, after which
ceremony. The class successfully com- sion to hold a bicycle meet in the village wages will be reevaluated. The commit-
pleted both the state certification exam Defiance County: Desirae Hahn park. tee suggested an employment schedule
and the physical fitness requirements (Defiance), Joshua Killion (Defiance), of four 8-hour days, Tuesday through
of the program. Current graduates who Heather Schwiebert (Defiance), Andrew No date was scheduled at this time, Friday. Council approved Ordinance
have taken the Ohio Peace Officer Train- Seiple (Defiance) as it likely too late for this year. Hite 956, declaring an emergency, hiring
ing Certification examination achieved a has been a bicycle enthusiast for sever- VanAlstine at $11 an hour, pending a
FULTON COUNTY GRADUATE ... Tra- Fulton County: Travis Pennington al years. He said he has attended many clean drug test.
vis Pennington of Fayette recently com- (Fayette) bike meets and would like to sponsor
pleted the Law Enforcement Academy at one locally. The show will be for one Council went into executive session
NSCC. Henry County: Leslie Tietje (Napo- day and host older, classic pedal bi- and approved the termination of the
leon) cycles. Council approved his event and current part-time employee, effective
suggested possibly incorporating it into immediately.
Williams County: Jared McCann next year’s Park-O-Rama event.
(Bryan), Kyle Potts (Bryan) Street Superintendent’s report
Council member Justin Kreischer Vance reported a spring broke on
Several students from the graduating questioned a $300 increase on Rogge overhead door at the shop. Overhead
class received additional recognition. Pool’s invoice. Rich Sauerlender said Door submitted a quote of $900 to re-
Jared McCann was presented with the the area was not flat and additional pair, ($132 for each spring and $441.57
Top Gun Award for earning the high- digging was necessary. Street Superin- for labor). The door requires four
est score on the firing range. Heather tendent Chip Vance said the pool was springs, in addition a $150 service call.
Schwiebert received the Commander’s installed exactly where he and the zon- Council approved up to $1,100 for the
Citation of Excellence. Andrew Seiple ing inspector marked it; it was just too door repair. Wysong is a getting second
received the Deputy Allan D. Ohlrich high and had to be dug down. quote. Council will go with the lower
Outstanding Cadet Award. quote.
Lands & Buildings report The Fulton County auction is Sept.
Special recognition was given to Vance will paint cross walks, stop 23. Vance suggested selling a boat and
NSCC Allied Health and Public Services sign lines and handicap areas as time motor from the water plant. The boat
division secretary Mary Kruse, who is and weather permits. The committee is in poor condition; council suggested
retiring from the College after serving on reviewed Premier Patching’s quote of scrapping it.
and off since 1981. $10,405 to repair (tar and chip) and Council approved the second read-
some milling on all necessary areas ing of Ordinance 955, approving 2011
The Northwest State Community on village roads, except Fulton Street updates to the Village Comprehensive
College Law Enforcement Academy is which has a pending CDBG application. Plan.
an eight-month program that is offered The state EPA told the village burn- Kevin Shull signed a liability wavier
annually. Classes are held Monday ing is not allowed at the reservoir. to mow and bale at the reservoir; he has
through Friday from 5:00-10:00 p.m. The committee will obtain additional yet to mow. Gus and Gomers request-
and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 road repair quotes. ed changing the date for their one year
p.m. A new class is forming now and is Residents will get a list of do’s and birthday party from Aug. 19 to Aug. 26.
scheduled to begin in August. For more don’ts for the village sewer in the fall Council approved.
information on the academy, contact newsletter. It was suggested posting a Due to the poor condition of the recy-
Janet Koepplinger, dean of the Allied link to the village sewer ordinance via cle sign, Council agreed to have Vance
Health & Public Services Division, at the web page. remove the sign above recycling station
419.267.1258 or jkoepplinger@North- The lift stations were cleaned out. and not replace.
westState.edu. Vance will grade and seed yards dis- Fiscal Officer’s report
turbed during sewer repairs. Recognition Wall Nominee – council
GRADUATES ... Kyle Potts (left) of Bryan and Jared McCann of Bryan completed The committee continued to recom- agreed to recognize Cathy Mossing for
the Law Enforcement Academy at NSCC. mend increasing sewer fund appropria- years of hard work and efforts to raise
tions in the supply and contractual line money for park improvements.
Wauseon Student Named To Spring items of $15,000. The council reviewed a complaint
Dean’s List at Wittenberg University Park playground repairs are slated about a truck parking overnight on
to be completed by July 14. occasion next to the former Methodist
Clay Waidelich earned recognition on ognizes students who maintain high The EYA needs to contact the village church. The village ordinance allows
the 2017 Spring Dean’s List at Witten- educational standards. These students when makeup games are scheduled to up to 48 hours of off-street parking be-
berg University. maintained a 3.5 or higher grade point have the bathrooms unlocked. Vance fore vehicles have to be moved. Council
average for the 2017 Spring semester was called to unlock bathrooms be- didn’t have an issue with truck periodi-
Committed to academic excellence, and earned a place on the Dean’s List. fore the June 28 council meeting for a cally parking there overnight.
Wittenberg University regularly rec- makeup game, which is a 2-hour call- The village should find out next week
out. if the Fulton Street project was nomi-
The committee will look into cost nated by the commissioners for CDBG
of purchasing a used chipper, which funding. Poggemeyer didn’t think it was
will cost between $6,000 and $10,000. necessary for them to attend the second
Habitec told Vance its crews would be public hearing.
out in the next day or so to fix broken Mayor Wysong read the Fulton
security camera in the park. Mayor County Sherriff’s report for May. Depu-
Wysong will call Habitec and requested ties spent 38 hours patrolling the vil-
the camera be repaired as soon as pos- lage during the month. The deputies
sible. handled 11 complaints, issued one
No one has yet to check into obtain- warning and one citation.
ing Nexus grants; VFO Sue Clendenin Wysong would like to see Maple
said only non-profit 501c3 groups are Street storm sewers repaired before fall.
allowed to apply for grants. Vance will ask Swanton to jet out areas,
Personnel & Finance report – In ad- and then he may be able to locate pipes.
dition to a water credit, a $73.92 sewer
credit will be applied to the sewer bill. James can be reached at
The committee interviewed two candi- [email protected]
dates for part-time employment. The
Alyssa Shipman Attends Summer Fulton County Sheriff
Orientation At Bob Jones University Department Conducts
GREENVILLE, SC- Alyssa Shipman exciting, informative program will be Holiday Weekend Traffic Blitz
of Montpelier joined other new students better prepared to start their college ca-
as Bob Jones University hosted its sec- reer at BJU with confidence.” Sheriff Roy E. Miller announced that a grant that the Sheriff’s Office received
ond session of summer orientation June the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office con- from the Ohio Department of Public
23-24. Incoming students and their par- Located in Greenville, South Caroli- ducted a Traffic Enforcement Blitz from Safety.
ents attended informational sessions na, Bob Jones University is a regionally July 1st thru July 5th. It was desig-
about the BJU experience, had the op- accredited, biblically faithful, Christian nated as the 4th of July Blitz. Deputies Sheriff Miller and his deputies are
portunity to ask questions regarding ac- liberal arts university focused on edu- who worked this blitz made 26 traffic dedicated to protecting the citizens of
ademics, financial aid and student life cating the whole person to reflect and stops and issued 9 citations. The cita- Fulton County and the motorists who
and generally became familiar with the serve Christ. BJU offers a unique blend tions issued were for 8 speed violations, travel its highways. This grant allows
campus. of rigorous academic programs, disci- and a driving under the influence of al- extra patrol to enforce the traffic laws
pleship, and character and leadership cohol citation. Deputies also issued 19 that will increase the safety of motor-
Additionally, students had the op- development. warnings during the blitz. The Traffic ists on the roadway in the areas that
portunity to connect with other new Enforcement Blitzes are paid for from are prone to a high number of serious
students, current students and faculty. BJU provides over 100 undergradu- and fatal accidents.
Shipman will be majoring in Nursing ate and graduate programs in religion,
when classes begin Wednesday, Aug. education, fine arts and communica- Delta Looking For New Police Officer
30. “Summer orientation provides stu- tion, arts and science, and business.
dents and their families the opportunity BJU has 2,700 students from nearly ev- By: James Pruitt The village will purchase 100 tons of
to experience BJU,” said Mrs. Rebecca ery state and more than 40 countries. THE VILLAGE REPORTER road salt for this winter. The village ex-
Weier, BJU’s Director of Student En- We are committed to the truth of Scrip- pects the price to be close to last year’s
gagement. “Students who attend this ture and to pursuing excellence in all we Delta village residents who have paid cost of $42 a ton. The order for this year
do. their contributions for sidewalk repairs is double last year’s and is being done to
should start seeing the upgrades soon. begin stockpiling for the future.
Daniel Joseph Sauder Of
Wauseon Named To Deans’s List Village Administrator Brad Peebles The village has begun the process of
reported the work will begin the week of hiring a full-time police officer following
At Clemson University July 10. Village crews will begin work on the request of Police Chief Hartsock.
road patching the same week.
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - Sauder is majoring in Industrial En- A question about a prohibition against
Daniel Joseph Sauder of Wauseon has gineering. The CSO project for the Wastewater golf carts on village roads led Hartsock
been named to the Deans’s List at Clem- Department remains on schedule with to explain such vehicles impede traffic
son University for the spring 2017 se- To be named to the Dean’s List, a Salenbien Excavation in charge of con- and do not have an exemption that farm
mester. student must achieve a 3.5-3.99 grade- struction. The bulk of the work was to vehicles do.
point average. have been completed by July 3. Fencing
should be up now. James can be reached at
[email protected]
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Fulton County Board Receives Border 2017 Special Olympics Torch Run
Conformity Request From Archbold
By: James Pruitt it can purchase new equipment before
the year’s end.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER In other news,
The commissioners approved a con-
The Board of Fulton County Com- tract with Civic Plus on a redesign of On June 20, 2017 the Williams County Police Force in conjunction with the
missioners received a letter from the its website. The county has committed Defiance County Police Force hosted the 2017 Special Olympics Torch Run in
Village of Archbold seeking border con- $12,420 toward the project. downtown Defiance. The athletes received autographed hats and pictures from
formity with German Township. The commissioners approved a res- Sam Hornish, Jr. during the events. The run began at Honish Brother Inc.
olution to set aside August as Child to meet the Police Officers. The Officers and Special Olympics Athletes ran,
The village is asking for conformity Support Awareness Month and for ev- walked, or rode with the torch along the route, along the way they stopped at
for a second time in a year after being eryone to wear green Aug. 2. multiple sponsors stores to take pictures. At the end of the run the torch was
stymied by German Township officials The board will convene a pub- passed off to Henry County Special Olympics Athletes and it eventually made
over an equitable funding plan for fire lic hearing at 10 a.m. July 25 on the it’s way down to Columbus for the 2017 Summer Games. The Athletes and
services. The village’s council approved amendment to York Township regula- Officers enjoyed a treat at the Defiance Dairy Queen when the Torch Run was
the letter at a special meeting June 27. tions regarding a zoning amendment. complete. The Special Olympics of Williams County would like to thank the
The proposal wants to change two par- Defiance Police Officers for inviting them to participate in conjugation with the
In the letter from Law Director Mark cels from Agricultural/Rural Estate Williams County Officers.
D. Hagans, dated June 28, 2017, the District to Planned Industrial Business
village wants the borders to be con- Park.
formed to the municipal corporation, Sales taxes continue to come into
pursuant to ORC Section 503.07. Fulton County’s coffers at a record
Hagans requests the matter be dealt pace, according to the latest report.
with in a timely matter due to looming The county has collected nearly $4
election candidate filing deadline. million through June 30, the report
said. Last year, the county had collect-
Archbold Administrator Donna Det- ed around $190,000 less. This year has
tling submitted a letter to the county seen the highest totals in records dat-
board June 28, elaborating the village’s ing back to 2007.
position. The letter lists the meetings The Dog Warden picked up 17 ani-
the village had with township officials mals for the week ending July 1. Ten
in the hopes of securing a new fire ser- dogs were redeemed.
vices agreement. The village asserts The office collected $260 in fines
that if the township had a desire to rep- and fees.
resent all 6,000 residents and not just One sealed bid was opened for the
Bridge 2017 Crack Seal Program from
Edgerton Finances In Good Shapethe rural citizenry, an equitable systemScodeller Construction of Wixom,
Michigan, for $146,521.94. The engi-
would have been achieved. As such, neer’s estimate was $153,000.
the 4,300 residents of the village are
James can be reached at
On Eve Of State Auditor Visitpaying far more for fire services [email protected]
the rural township residents.
The village stated the township,
whose residents only provide 30 per-
cent of the funding for the department,
has attempted to remove the equip-
ment and hold it as leverage for conces-
CSounmtemsterJuOlyn 1T5hAe tFSaarumde&r FViidlldalgeesions. The village wants quick action so
By: James Pruitt foul ball netting, she said.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Work will begin on the roof over the
Edgerton continues to experience old administration area, Knecht said.
smooth sailing as far as its finances The area had been susceptible to leak-
are concerned. Just days before State ing. The council should receive recom-
Auditor Dave Yost visited the village to mendations for a new water and sewer
officially release it from state financial operators at its next meeting, Knecht
oversight, Fiscal Officer Denise Knecht said. The village streets will be swept
reported all is well with the books. July 24-25.
“Things are moving along just as we ex-
pected this year,” Knecht said. The village’s financial information will
be available for viewing on OhioCheck-
The new restrooms at Miller Park book.com at 10 a.m. July 18, Knecht
have been completed, inspected and said. Officials from the state and St. Joe
given a certificate for occupancy, Knecht Township will be on hand for the event.
Archbold, OH - With festive fiddle mu- from throughout the region gathering to said. The new scoreboard has been in- James can be reached at
sic and great hands-on activities like compete in one of three categories – stu- stalled at the Pony League field. The next [email protected]
old-fashioned games, making homemade dent, open and senior. Each contestant project for that field will be installing the
butter and ice cream, farm animal demon- will have five minutes to perform a hoe-
strations and more – the Summer on the down and a waltz using old time style and
Farm/Fiddle Contest event on Saturday, techniques. Fiddlers will also perform on
HC3, Celebrating 10 Years Of SuccessJuly 15 promises to be a memorable day the Village Green from 10:00 – 11:30 and
for families at Sauder Village! again after the Fiddle Contest. The Bridge
“Summer on the Farm continues to be County Bluegrass Band will also be shar- In May of 2007, a group of • Decrease overall ac- HC3 has worked with
ing their talents throughout the day. Col- community members, con- ceptance of youth all facets of the commu-
a favorite summer event at Sauder Vil- lectively, this group of talented musicians cerned about the high rate substance use. nity to address these goals
lage,” shared Kim Krieger, PR/Media Re- brings over a half century of music expe- of binge drinking among through data-driven and
lations specialist. “As guests get involved rience to the stage. Their performance is Fulton County youth, met RESULTS: evidence-based strategies:
with traditional summer activities on the sure to be toe-tapping with the driving beat to discuss a community Alcohol:
farm they will gain a better understanding of traditional bluegrass, mournful songs solution to the issue, thus • HC3 has offered 14
of how our ancestors lived while having a and unforgettable instrumentals. To learn beginning, Healthy Choices • Fulton County youth large scale targeted parent-
lot of fun and creating happy memories at more visit www.bridgecountyband.com Caring Communities (then (grades 6th – 12th) have ing events with over 600
the same time!” called Partnership for a demonstrated a 20% de- parents participating.
Other upcoming events at Sauder Vil- Drug-Free Fulton Coun- crease in current use rates
Throughout the day, a number of lage include Vintage Baseball Tournament ty). These members saw since 2005. • Over 400 local em-
unique activities will be offered to allow on July 22 and the Annual Doll & Teddy a need to work together ployees and festival volun-
guests to experience life in the past. Chil- Bear Show and Sale on August 5 and 6. to prevent substance use • Fulton County youth teers have participated in
dren can help hand-crank ice cream, make A Sauder Village Membership is a great among middle school and (ages 17 and older) have responsible Seller-Server
butter, roll out a pie crust and help pack way to enjoy the many events planned at high school youth while demonstrated a 50% de- (ASK) Training since 2010.
a wagon for a journey across the swamp! Sauder Village. Single, Couple, Family and increasing healthy youth crease in current use rates
There will be old-fashioned games and Grandparent Memberships may be pur- behaviors. The group has since 2005. • YAC membership in-
competitions for guests to enjoy includ- chased online at www.saudervillage.org grown to include represen- creased from twelve youth
ing croquet, parlor games, sack races, tatives from the following • Collaborated with lo- in 2010 to the current
hoop rolling and more! Guests can also try Historic Sauder Village is open Tues- sectors; youth, parents, cal law enforcement agen- membership of forty-eight
writing with a quill pen, making a wooden day through Saturday from 10:00 a.m.- business, media, schools, cies in 2016 for the plan- youth, representing six of
bead necklace and young guests will enjoy 5:00 p.m. and each Sunday afternoon youth organization, law en- ning and implementation our local high schools.
a horse-themed storytime and craft activ- from noon-4:00 p.m. The Historic Village forcement, the faith-based of a SPEAKOUT, an anony-
ity at Little Pioneers Homestead. is closed on Mondays, except holidays. Ad- community, civic organiza- mous tip line, to support a • HC3’s blog, www.
mission is $17.00 for adults and $11.00 tion, health care, govern- culture in which underage hc3partnership.wordpress.
Guests can also learn about life on the for students ages 6-16. Children 5 and un- ment, and substance treat- substance use is reported com, has reached over
farm while visiting the Grime and Stuckey der are always free with family and Sauder ment agencies. The group to law enforcement and 1350 individual visitors
barnyard areas. There will be an oppor- Village members receive free admission to has expanded its focus and school authorities. since inception in 2016.
tunity to help shell corn, meet the horses the Historic Village for an entire year. Se- goals throughout the past
and watch as the goat is milked, pigs are nior, Military and AAA discounts are also decade. Marijuana: Healthy Choices Car-
fed and the horses get a bath. In addition available. Again this year, children 16 and Goals: • Fulton County youth ing Communities is show-
to the regular horse-drawn buggy rides, under are free every Sunday this season! ing some excellent progress
guests can also enjoy a ride on a trolley For more information phone 1-800-590- • Decrease youth ac- (grades 6th – 12th) have toward our goals in Fulton
pulled by horses Mike and Max (additional 9755, visit www.saudervillage.org, like cess to alcohol, demonstrated a 4% de- County, but we are not fin-
fee for buggy and trolley rides). Sauder Village on Facebook or follow us on marijuana, tobacco, crease in current use rates ished. Now is the time to
Twitter and Instagram. and prescription opi- since 2005. press forward and continue
Another highlight of this fun-filled day ates. reaching out for a better
is the annual Fiddle Contest. The Fiddle INFORMATION PROVIDED • Fulton County youth future for Fulton County
Contest will begin at 1:00 with fiddlers (ages 17 & older) have youth!
shown a 1% increase in
current use rates since HC3 is making a dif-
2005. ference and YOU can
help! Check out our web-
Tobacco: site, HC3Partnership.org
• Fulton County youth or follow us on Facebook
(Healthy Choices Caring
(grades 6th – 12th) have Communities), Twitter and
shown a 13% decrease in Instagram (HC3Partner-
current use rates of ciga- ship) to learn more about
rettes since 2005. the program. Consider at-
tending an HC3 meeting,
• Fulton County youth which are held on the 2nd
(grades 6th – 12th) dem- Tuesday of each month
onstrated a 1% decrease in at the Fulton County Ad-
current use rates of e-ciga- ministration Building in
rettes since 2014. the 2nd floor conference
Prescription Opiates: room at noon. Please con-
tact HC3’s Program Direc-
• HC3 has established tor, Beth Thomas at 419
an Opiate Task Force and 337 0915 or by email at
developed a logic model and HC3Partnership@gmail.
strategic plan to address com with questions.
prevention of prescription/
opiate misuse within Ful-
ton County youth
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Come enjoy
the ACD Festival
at the Museum Brew Bash August 4
see website for Unlimited tasting, local breweries
more details
Come & Enjoy The Edgerton Homecoming Festival including Father John’s
The Edgerton Chamber rade starts things off at annual Classic Car Show, 6:00pm to enjoy the pre- CARS&
of Commerce is excited to 11:00am, with the route beginning at 3:00pm and show tailgate party with July 15 & August 19
present this year’s Home- running from Miller Park, trophies being presented a beer tent and food from
coming Festival events, through downtown, and at 6:30pm. A great turn- the FFA & local vendors, (Every 3rd Saturday 9:00 to 11:00 AM)
which are taking place finishing at Edgerton High out is expected, showcas- a cornhole tourney, gi- FREE Coffee & Donuts
July 28-29, 2017. School. This year’s parade ing classic cars, trucks & ant bounce houses for the
theme is “Ballpark Bash,” motorcycles from all over kids, and other activities. Bring your car to the Museum!
Kicking off the week- so kids can expect lots of the area. The Edgerton Music starts at 7:00pm.
end on Friday will be the fun summer baseball & Boy Scout Troop will be Tickets are just $8 for 1600 South Wayne Street • Auburn, IN 46706
Hicksville Bank 5K, tak- softball-themed floats. serving food & beverages adults, $4 for students, (260) 925-1444
ing place at Miller Park. during the Lawn Mower and kids 5 and under get
Registration begins at Following the parade is Pulls and Car Show to in FREE. Bring the whole www.automobilemuseum.org
5:45pm, and the race an event new to the Home- raise money for their ac- family and enjoy an eve-
starts at 6:30pm. The reg- coming Festival lineup, tivities. ning of great music! Open Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
istration fee is $15, which Lawn Mower Pulls. Like a
will benefit the Edgerton miniature version of truck Closing out the festi- Festival details, event
EMS. T-shirts will be giv- pulls, this family-friendly val will be the 2017 Ball- contacts, and forms can
en to the first 70 entrants. event will begin at 2:00pm park Bash, the concert be found on the Cham-
A Texas Hold’em tourna- on the Miller Park truck event featuring reign- ber website at www.edg-
ment follows the 5K at pull track, with registra- ing NashNext champion ertonohiochamber.com /
7:45pm at the Miller Park tion & weigh-ins start- Todd O’Neill, CMA emerg- homecoming or on the
building. ing at noon. Taking place ing artist Shane Runion, Edgerton Chamber Face-
right next door to the Lawn and Toledo native Angel book page.
On Saturday, the an- Mower Pulls will be the Edwards. Get there at
nual Homecoming Pa-
Local Summer Festivals 5 Delta Dancin’
In The Street
14 - 15 Montpelier Bean Days
& Balloon Festival 11 - 12 Edon Days
12 Metamora
27 Wauseon
Homecoming Park-O-Rama
19 Swanton Corn Festival
28 Lyons Annual
Chicken BBQ SEPTEMBER
30 Delta Apple
28 - 29 Edgerton
Homecoming Dumpling Festival
AUGUST
5 Fayette Bull Thistle
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family a weekend afternoon to find events that cater to being blocked by traffic. Also, parking lots may fill up fast.
their interests. Take out the calendar and mark must-see Plan to leave early for the fair, and consider public trans-
festivals out as early as possible. portation, shuttle buses or a rideshare service.
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State Auditor Releases Edgerton From Fiscal Emergency
By: James Pruitt vide oversight during the time of fiscal CERTIFICATE ... Ohio State Auditor Dave Yost issues the certificate of integrity
THE VILLAGE REPORTER emergency. He credited former admin- to Edgerton Mayor Lance Bowsher freeing the village from fiscal emergency, at a
istrator Kevin Brooks for his efforts at special meeting of the Village Council and the Financial Planning and Supervision
After four years, Edgerton is no lon- the start of the state supervision and for Commission, July 6 at Village Hall.
ger under fiscal emergency and process- training Fitzcharles who help the com-
es are in place to help the village remain munity come out of the emergency. EDGERTON LEADERSHIP ... Council members posing with the Certificate of Integ-
that way. The village welcomed Ohio rity given by State Auditor Dave Yost July 7. From left, Council President Jackie
State Auditor David Yost to town July The village’s relationship to their state Perry, Council member Greg Jennings, Mayor Lance Bowsher, Administrator Dawn
6 to formally bring Edgerton out of the overseers has blossomed into a team ef- Fitzcharles, State Auditor Dave Yost, Council member Walter Kellogg and Fiscal
crisis. Yost congratulated the village for fort, he said. What he thought would officer Denise Knecht.
its efforts to bring itself out of the finan- be an adversarial relationship became
cial mess it found itself and the speed at nothing of the sort. “I thought going in Local Immunizations by
which it did so. the state coming in was a huge negative Students
and a huge black mark,” Bowsher said.
Yost congratulated Mayor Lance Bow- “When in reality, it has turned out ex-
sher, Administrator Dawn Fitzcharles, actly to be the opposite. They have been
Fiscal Officer Denise Knecht and the a valued partner to us and given us a lot
village council for the work they did in of help and we appreciate that.”
fixing the problem and in their efforts
to rein in spending. With that, he cau- The council was congratulated for
tioned them that while everything is making decisions that were not always
much better, the world is not “hunky- fun or comfortable, Bowsher said. The
dory.” responsibility for the village’s predica-
ment was shared by himself and the
“Things can go bad again,” Yost said. council, but they worked together to get
He encouraged the staff and council to out as soon as possible.
hold the Fiscal Emergency Termination
packet given to them July 6 and refer “But most of all I want to thank the
to it and the five-year forecast within village, its citizens,” Bowsher said. “This
to guide them as future crises arise. town gave us a chance. They showed
“Please don’t throw it away as you leave confidence in us. Our gratitude for
the room today,” Yost said. “Its good that can never be expressed in words. I
practice to maintain that five-year fore- hope today is confirmation that we have
cast.” The document will aid the council earned back some of your trust. I hope
when expenses begin to come in higher the improvements also show that we
than thought or the revenues falter. “We will always have and will always to con-
will have another recession,” Yost said. tinue to do what is in the best interest
“Revenues will go south again.” of the village.”
Yost likened the management of pub- Tom Flegal, a member of the com-
lic finances to driving on the highway. mission, told the mayor and council to
When looking for the correct exit, it’s always remember where they were 3
better to pay attention to the signs for 1/2- years ago. It is just as important to
the exit 2 miles away than wait until you make good decisions when you have the
are on top of it. “If you do like I some- funds as when you don’t. “The taxpay-
times do and daydream on the highway ers did step up and give us and increase
and the first thing you see is (the) exit, (in the income tax), so the departments
one-quarter mile. You are going to jam must do a better job budgeting,” Flegal
on the breaks; you are going to have to said. “Overall it’s a great transforma-
pull the wheel rather quickly, and it’s tion. You have a responsibility with that
going to be very disruptive and danger- kind of money to do things that are ap-
ous kind of time. Early actions make a propriate.”
big difference in how disruptive a cost or
a revenue slide will be.” Following the meeting, Yost noted
that the time it took for Edgerton to
Yost then issued a proclamation of come out of fiscal emergency is about
fiscal integrity to Bowsher that lifts the as quick as he has seen. Fiscal emer-
village out of fiscal emergency. He de- gency is an unusual for any entity, he
fined integrity as “all the pieces fit to- said. Yost appreciated the council turn-
gether like they are supposed to.” “What ing down raises during the process. It
the village has accomplished is put the shows the council had skin in the game.
financial picture back together,” Yost Yost was pleased to be able to come to
said. “So that everything’s in balance; town for the first time to deliver good
the pieces fit. It’s a big accomplishment; news. “It’s a good day for me, it’s a great
I’m very proud of you. ”One village has day for Edgerton,” Yost said.
been in fiscal emergency for 20 years, so
Edgerton’s four-year sprint is remark- Village officials remain confident the
able, Yost said. processes in place will ensure the coun-
cil will stay on fiscal conservative road
The mayor thanked all the parties, and keep the budget in the black.
including the Financial Planning and
Supervision Commission formed to pro- James can be reached at
[email protected]
American Legion Riders Of West Unity Named To Appointment Only
Post 669 Deliver Blue Star Banners Bluffton’s
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Every Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 Noon
1st & 3rd Thursday 2-6 pm
Dean’s
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WELCOME HOME ... The American Legion Riders of West Unity Post 669 delivered announced the dean’s July is National Ice Cream Month!
a Blue Star Banner to Todd Schardt (Dad) for Dalton Schardt (soldier in the Army) list for the spring term.
and Megan Sadowski (soldier in the Air Force). The family members are from Mau- Students with a GPA Eating Ice Cream Shouldn’t Hurt -
mee, OH. A welcome home for Dalton was also done. of 3.6 or higher are eli- Summer is here and we all know what that means
BLUE STAR BANNER ... The American Legion Riders of West Unity Post 669 deliv- gible for the dean’s list. outdoor parties, grilling and ICE CREAM!
ered a Blue Star Banner to Allen & Karen Pastor (Grandparents) and Dara Finley Undergraduate students There is nothing better than eating an ice cream
(Mom) Trevor Finley (soldier in the Marines). The family members are from Bryan, from the area named to cone or Popsicle on a summer evening.
OH. A welcome home for Trevor Finley was also done. If you would like to receive a the dean’s list are Robert
Blue Star Banner, please contact Bob Clark (Blue Star Banner. Chairman) @ 419- Ruppert, Montpelier. Do you or someone you know experience tooth
262-0031 or Perry Marvin (Director) @ 419-212-0663. They are free of charge. sensitivity when eating ice cream or other cold
Bluffton University foods & beverages? Great news, you do not have
also has announced the to live with this sensitivity – ask us about
dean’s list for the Or- treatments that can minimize or eliminate that pain!
ganizational Manage-
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the spring term. Stu- Treatment
dents with a GPA of 3.6 After initial visit of exam, 4-bitewings and child/adult prophy-
or higher are eligible laxis. Valid in absence of gum disease. Offer has no cash
for the dean’s list. OMP value & cannot be combined with insurance or other offers.
students from the area Subject to changes and limitations. Expires 7-31-17
named to the dean’s list
are: Michaela Clingaman Dr. Fuqua GRAND RAPIDS
of Stryker Melanie Ston- Dr. Ahmed 419-832-9101 • 24163 Front Street
er from Bryan, and Bree MAUMEE
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Students with a cu-
mulative GPA of at least
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ter hours received dean’s
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continued high achieve-
ment. OMP students
from the area named
to the dean’s list with
distinction are: Kaitlyn
Blevins from Stryker
Tracey Carter of Bryan,
Alexanderia Hills from
Bryan, Landon John-
son of Lyons, and Evan
Stoltzfus, Archbold.
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Kunkle Draws Huge Crowd To Independence Day Parade
Kunkle became one of the largest towns in Williams County July 4 with the
community’s annual parade. Thousands of people flock to the little hamlet for the
hour-long event. The streets were lined with onlookers or vehicles and the partici-
pants showered the roadsides with all sorts of candy for the little ones. The parade
featured fire trucks from local departments, tractors, semis, classic cars, pageant
winners and the North Central band. The weather was perfect for watching as well.
PHOTOS BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
50th Annual Kiwanis International
4th of July Fly-In Breakfast
At The Williams County Airport
PHOTOS BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
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Library News Archbold Rotary Club Donates
More Than $34,600
Edgerton Branch Library Used Book Sale Set
Come and check out the Edgerton sure to stop in and see what bargains you
Branch Library’s used book sale during can find!
the Edgerton Homecoming Festival! It will
be held at the library on Thursday, July 27 The Edgerton Branch Library is located
from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, and on Friday, at 319 N Michigan Ave. For more informa-
July 28 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Make tion, please contact Shanae Herman at
419-298-3230.
Stryker Library Sundae Day Scheduled
Join the Stryker Branch Library on This is an event that the whole family can
Tuesday, July 18 from 1:00- 2:00pm for a enjoy!
“Sundae Fun-day.” There will be a scaven-
ger hunt to find everything you will need The Stryker Branch Library is located
to make your own ice cream sundae. Plus at 304 South Defiance Street. For more in-
there will be lots of outdoor games to play! formation, please contact Connie Aeschli-
man at 419-682-5081.
Back To School Kick-Off Fundraiser
At The Stryker Branch Library
Back to school night can be stressful. and homemade cookies. Free will dona- HANDING OVER THE GAVEL ... Out-going Archbold Rotary Club president Barb Briten-
Save yourself some work by stopping in tions will benefit ongoing programs and riker officially turned the gavel over to the club’s new president Eddie Partin at the club’s
at the Stryker Branch Library for a sau- upgrades to the Stryker Library building. final meeting in June. Barb’s year as president of the club got off to a quick start as
sage and ice cream fundraiser meal, before What a great way to support a well-loved Archbold Rotary sponsored the community’s sesquicentennial parade last July and con-
or after visiting Stryker’s back to school service in our community! Food will be cluded when the club hosted nearly 20 bike riders last month. The bikers spent the first
open house. This “Back to School Kick- served on the lawn, on Tuesday, August night of their five-day ride through northwest Ohio in Archbold as they raised money for
off Fundraiser” is organized by the Friends 15th from 4:00 to 6:30 pm. We hope to see the Rotary district’s Medical Equipment and Supplies Abroad program.
of the Stryker Branch Library and will you there!
proudly serve sausage donated by Rusty During the recently completed 2016- Village, $1,000; the Archbold Area Cham-
and Sue Gobel and ice-cream donated The Stryker Branch Library is located 17 Rotary year, the Archbold Rotary Club ber of Commerce, $500; Archbold FISH
from The Stryker General Store. Other at 304 South Defiance Street. For more in- donated $34,628 to various school, com- food pantry, $500; and Fulton County
menu items will include, hot dogs, chips formation, please contact Connie Aeschli- munity and Rotary projects. Christmas Cheer, $500.
man at 419-682-5081.
College scholarships continue to be Archbold Rotary also sponsored or
This Week For Kids (July 17-22) the single largest focus of club giving as co-sponsored with the Lions Club two
At The Swanton Public Library $7,500 was awarded in scholarships to community meals, $455.46; the Parade
high school seniors from both Archbold of Lights Christmas parade, $325; Com-
This week at Swanton Public Library, Family Center. High School and Four County Career munity Health Professionals Beacons of
• Preschoolers and their families can • Children who just completed grades Center. An additional $1,000 was giv- Light, $250; Relay for Life, $250; Fairlawn
learn about “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and en to Archbold area students attending Auxiliary, $150; and Fulton County Habi-
Toes” during Music & Movement on Mon- 3, 4, and 5 can learn about “Animal Build- Northwest State Community College. tat for Humanity, $100.
day, July 17, at 4:30 pm. ers” with ECO Discovery! – and meet a real
• Toddlers ages 6 months to 2 years live animal builder – on Wednesday, July Other youth-related awards included Various Rotary programs received
with an attending adult can help build 19, at 10:30 am. $500 for the Bluestreak Bags program donations during the past year, includ-
“A Better World” on Tuesday, July 18, at to provide additional weekend food dur- ing: the Rotary Foundation for a Hon-
10:30 am. • Teens who just completed grades ing the school year for qualifying youth, duran sanitation project, $6,300; Every
• Children ages 3-5 are invited to help 6-12 are invited to join the “Anime Club” $500 to support Junior Achievement in Rotarian Every Year annual fund, $4,166;
with “Creating Community” on Tuesday, on Wednesday, July 19, at 4:00 pm. the school system, $375 for the winners PolioPlus, $3,065; Rotary District 6600’s
July 18, at 10:30 am. of the Four Way Test speech and essay Medical Equipment and Supplies Abroad
• Children ages 4 up through second • Children who just completed grades contests, $300 for the elementary book (MESA) program, $500; and the MESA
grade can attend the “Incredible Years K, 1, and 2 can learn about “Animal Build- fair, and $287 for the elementary diction- bike riders in June, $197.
Prevention Program” or Dinosaur School ers” with ECO Discovery! – and meet a real ary project.
at 11:15 am on Tuesday, July 18. This is live animal builder – on Thursday, July Additionally, the club made the follow-
a program that builds social skills through 20, at 10:30 am. The club also provided a $195 schol- ing donations during the year -- support
fun and learning put on by Four County arship for an Archbold student to par- for an Archbold National Honor Society
For more information call 419-826- ticipate in the Hugh O’Brien leadership service project (Hunger for Kids), $75; Jog-
2760, visit the library’s website at http:// program, $195 to support an Eagle Scout gin’ for Joughlin 5K, $50; and funding to
www.swantonpubliclibrary.org or visit the project that put trauma units in every provide paper products and cleaning sup-
library at 305 Chestnut Street in Swanton. classroom in the Archbold school district, plies for Toledo’s Ronald McDonald House
and $73 for awards in the local Punt, Pass that were delivered by Archbold’s FCCLA/
FCHC Offering Free and Kick contest. Interact student service club, $500.
Healthcare Camps
Community projects and programs re- Barb Britenriker was president of the
FCHC is taking reservations for high school or college students should ceived $8,049.74 from Rotary. The single Archbold Rotary Club during the 2016-17
two, free Healthcare Camps for stu- contact Mary Gautz, Volunteer Coor- largest expenditure ($3,019) was to help Rotary year, which ended June 30. The
dents this summer: July 20, 2017 and dinator at [email protected] or Archbold celebrate its 150th birthday last club’s new president is Eddie Partin. Last
Aug 16, 2017. Camp and is limited 419-330-2695, to secure a reservation July when the club sponsored the Ses- year, the club had about 60 members.
to the first 10 students. Interested form. quicentennial Parade. The total spent on
the parade was $3,648 as some expens- For more information about the Arch-
es were paid during the previous Rotary bold Rotary Club, please visit the club’s
year. website: www.archboldrotary.org. Per-
sons interested in becoming a member of
Other community programs support- the service organization can contact any
ed by Rotary last year included the Fulton of the club officers or directors who are
County Heart Radiothon, $1,000; Sauder listed on the club’s website.
“THE VILLAGE REPORTER”
WEEKLY COMMUNITY CALENDAR
JULY 14TH, 2017 - JULY 20TH, 2017
FRIDAY, JULY 14TH MONDAY, JULY 17TH TUESDAY, JULY 18TH
•Montpelier Bean Days and Balloon Festival •Williams County Commissioners 9:00 AM •Fulton County Commissioners Meeting 9:00 AM
Please see festival page in this week’s edition
•Bryan School Board 7:00 PM •North Central School Board 6:30 PM
for details and schedule of events. •Archbold School Board 5:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19TH
SATURDAY, JULY 15TH •Hilltop School Board 6:00 PM •Delta School Board 6:30 PM
No events submitted by time of print •Wauseon City Council 5:00 PM •Swanton School Board 7:00 PM
SUNDAY, JULY 16TH •Bryan City Council 5:00 PM THURSDAY, JULY 20TH
•Union Chapel Church Potluck •Delta Village Council 7:00 PM •Williams County Commissioners 9:00 AM
Corner of County Roads A and 18 •Edgerton Village Council 7:00 PM •Fulton County Commissioners Meeting 9:00 AM
•Edon Village Council 7:00 PM
10:30 AM •Swanton Village Council 7:00 PM •Williams County Fair Board 7:00 PM
•Stryker School Board 5:30 PM
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Something For Everyone At The Delta Chicken Festival
By: Bill O' Connell Most of the rides were for the kids
THE VILLAGE REPORTER but there were a few that accommodat-
ed the kid in all of us. There were also
If you could not find something to games of chance for the adults including
your liking at the 2017 Delta Chicken a large tent just for bingo. For the sports
Festival then you may just be impossi- fan, there was a youth baseball tourna-
ble to please because the 61st version of ment featuring teams from all around
Delta’s annual party in the park pretty the area, a three-on-three basketball
much had it all. From the food, drinks tournament, a youth soccer tournament
and rides to the music, sports and carni- with multiple age groups and flag foot-
val games with fireworks, a car show and ball for adults extending their glory days
a parade thrown in there was almost too that was played in Panther Stadium.
much to enjoy. So much in fact it took
three days to get it all in. Live entertainment came in the form
of rock and roll as well as country and
The festivities began on Friday, July western. Adult beverages were served
8, under gray skies after an early morn- away from the park, across Taylor Street
ing downpour. Eventually, the clouds as more bands played on. Sunday fea-
moved on without interrupting any ac- tured a large car show and a 50-minute
tivities and the rest of the weekend was parade in the afternoon as the festival
filled with weather that Mother Nature wrapped up another successful year.
would be proud to put on her resume. Once the cleanup is complete the orga-
nizers will take a short break before be-
Obviously, the main item on the food ginning the process all over again. They
menu was chicken and an estimated will have their work cut out for them be-
5000 pieces were sold along with mashed cause the 2017 festival will be a tough
potatoes, gravy and green beans. You act to follow.
also had your choice of burgers, hot
dogs, brats, pizza and many other fes- Bill can be reached at
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Critical Red Cross Blood Williams County Board OK’s
Shortage Prompts Emergency Legislation For Engineer, JFS
Call For Donations & Hillside Country Living
The American Red Cross is facing a criti- Allen County By: James Pruitt Traxler Drive, with $100,000 from ODOT
cal blood shortage and is issuing an emergen- Elida THE VILLAGE REPORTER Funds; $160,000 from Jobs Ohio funds
cy call for eligible blood and platelet donors 7/19/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Elida High and $140,000 paid from auto and gasoline
of all blood types to give now and help save School, 401 East North Street The Board of Williams County Com- funds. The project is On June 25, 2015,
lives. Blood donations have fallen short of ex- Lima missioners met in regular session July the Commissioners approved Resolution
pectations for the past two months, resulting 7/18/2017: 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., American and conducted the following business. On 15-0387 entering into a Sub Grant Agree-
in about 61,000 fewer donations than needed Red Cross Allen County Chapter House Lima, May 26, 2017, the Commissioners received ment between Williams County Job & Fam-
and causing a significant draw down of the 610 S. Collett Street a letter of transmittal and change order ily Services and JobWorks, Inc. with a term
Red Cross blood supply. The shortfall is the 7/19/2017: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Wal-mart Al- 16 from Eric Baltzell, PE from Garmann of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
equivalent of the Red Cross not collecting any lentown Road, 2450 Allentown Rd. Miller, for Project 12-2015, courthouse
blood donations for more than four days. 7/25/2017: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Ohio State tower and roof repairs. The contract was On June 16, 2016, the board ap-
University Lima/Rhodes State College, 4240 changed as follows: Interest on retainage proved Resolution 16-0268 entering into
“It’s crucial that people donate now to meet Campus Drive - add $28.76; window cleaning – deduct an amendment to the Sub Grant Agree-
the needs of patients every day and to be pre- Spencerville $900 for a total change of $871.24. The re- ment between Williams County Job &
pared for emergencies that require significant 7/13/2017: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Le- maining general construction contingency Family Services and JobWorks, Inc. with
volumes of donated blood,” said Rodney Wil- gion Spencerville, 200 S. Broadway allowance is now $0. The original contract a term of July 1, 2015 through June 30,
son, communications manager of the Indiana- Auglaize County sum was $1,469,890, but the new sum is 2016. On June 30, 2017, Vicki Blair, cleri-
Ohio Blood Services Region of the Red Cross. Minster $1,576,282.29. cal Specialist 4 with the Williams County
“Every day, blood and platelet donors can 7/14/2017: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., The Dannon Department of Job and Family Services,
help save lives, and right now these heroes are Company, 216 Southgate Drive The commissioners approved a new hire submitted an extension to the sub grant
needed to give as soon as possible.” New Knoxville for the Williams County Department of Job agreement as Youth Program Opera-
7/21/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Le- & Family Services. Fred Lord, executive di- tor. The amendment is for an extension
To schedule an appointment to donate, gion, 204 N. Mill Street rector of Job & Family Services submitted of grants – WIOA Youth Program $29,000
use the free Blood Donor App, visit redcross- St Marys a letter to hire Shelby Reinhart as Social
blood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800- 7/18/2017: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Union Hall Services Worker 2 for Williams County Job and MEP TANF SFY $555,000, available
733-2767). The Red Cross has added more Local 200, 227 E. South Street & Family Services. On June 30, 2017, the through Job and Family Services from July
than 25,000 additional appointment slots at Wapakoneta Commissioners received Change Order 3 1 through September 30, 2017.
donation centers and community blood drives 7/17/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., First English from Roth in regard to Project 11-2016 –
across the country over the next few weeks to Lutheran Church, 107 W. Mechanic Street Durham Estates Sanitary Sewer Improve- On June 30, 2017, Marcia Hauer, ex-
accommodate more donors. Donation appoint- 7/20/2017: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., St. Jo- ments. ecutive director of Hillside Country Living,
ments and completion of a RapidPass online seph Catholic Church, 101 W. Pearl Street submitted a Postage Meter rental agreement
health history questionnaire are encouraged to Defiance County On June 30, Roth submitted a Jobs and between Neopost and Williams County Hill-
help reduce the time it takes to donate. Defiance Commerce Economic Development Agree- side Country Living at a cost of $39.95 per
7/14/2017: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Eagle ment between State of Ohio, Ohio Depart- month for a term of thirty-six months. The
Blood shortages often worsen around Inde- Post 372, 711 West 2nd Street ment of Transportation and the engineer. annual rental cost is $479.40.
pendence Day due to many fewer volunteer- Hardin County The project consists of making repairs to
hosted blood drives at places of work, worship Ada James can be reached at
or community gathering, and this year is no 7/17/2017: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Visiting [email protected]
exception. Nearly 700 fewer blood drives are Nurses & Hospice, 1200 S. Main St.
scheduled during the Independence Day week Kenton German Lutheran Heritage To Meet
than the weeks before and after the holiday. 7/24/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Baptist
Church, 11543 County Road 175 This is the year 2017, the 500th anni- an Social Services building on Sunday, July
Overall, the summer months are among the Putnam County versary of the Reformation. Martin Luther 16, 2017 at 2:00 pm. The Lutheran Social
most challenging times of the year for blood Kalida initiated the proceedings for the Reforma- Services building is located across from the
and platelet donations as regular donors delay 7/18/2017: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Kalida High tion, which came to a confrontation in the Four County Career Center on Ohio #66
giving while they vacation and participate in School, 301 N. Third Street year 1517. The Reformation brought many south of Archbold. Coffee cake and drinks
summer activities. In a recent survey of Red Miller City changes to the church which are still in will be served. You do not need to be a mem-
Cross blood donors, more than 73 percent in- Ottawa effect to this day. Hear Rev. John Rutz, ber of German Lutheran Heritage to attend.
dicated vacation plans this summer, many of 7/25/2017: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ottawa VFW, Pastor at Shephard of the Valley Lutheran The meeting is open and free to the public.
them occurring the weeks before and after In- 212 W. Second Street Church, Perrysburg, Ohio give us some his- Visitors are always welcome. Visit us on our
dependence Day. New donors and those who Pandora tory that happened 5 centuries ago. Facebook page: German Lutheran Heritage
haven’t given in a while are especially encour- 7/27/2017: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Pandora of Northwest Ohio.
aged to roll up a sleeve and help save lives. United Methodist Church, 108 Washington The program will be held at the Luther-
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Will Hanak Prepares To Take Over North Central Schools
him feel good as well. to admit it, but that’s the - my wife and I - is live
That could mean becom- truth.” where you work.”
ing a teacher, a coach, or
a principal. “That brings While Hanak will re- The family has lived
a lot of joy to my life,” place Boyer as superin- in Wauseon and Pauld-
Hanak said. “I love to see tendent, he cautions the ing and now they will be
kids succeed. I love to see community against think- moving to Pioneer. They
kids overcome things. I ing he will fill his prede- will get to know people
love to see people get a cessor’s shoes. Boyer’s that way. That includes
second chance.” legacy will be felt for many events and the other fami-
years. Hanak promises to lies they will meet through
The reason why doc- continue the course set their kids as they advance
tors call to remind people by Boyer, but if the op- through school. “At Pauld-
about their appointments portunity arises to make ing, my youngest one
is they forget. Adults have improvements, he will plays T-Ball,” Hanak said.
to be told several times take a chance. “My goal “You are out at the fields
about some things and for this community is to with the parents and the
it’s the same with chil- get to know the people one kids. I want to be a ser-
dren, he said. “We have to at a time, two at a time,” vant to the community.”
admit that,” Hanak said. Hanak said. “We are mov-
“A lot of people don’t want ing here and we believe James can be reached at
[email protected]
After 3.5 Years The Village
NEW SUPERINTENDENT ... Will Hanak will be taking over as superintendent of
North Central Schools later this month. He replaces Ken Boyer who is stepping
down after 11 years at the helm. Hanak is married to Marlo and their two young-
Of Edgerton Released Fromest children will attend North Central Schools and the family will reside in Pioneer.
By: James Pruitt Hanak has a daugh- was the superintendent Fiscal Emergency
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ter, Lauren, in first grade at Wauseon, as the per-
and a son, Lucas, in third son who got him his start Columbus – Auditor Yost released lection services beginning this year.
Will Hanak comes to grade. His oldest daugh- in school administration. the Village of Edgerton (Williams Coun- The village also saved approximately
North Central because he ter just graduated from His mentor was Joseph ty) from fiscal emergency, a status it
likes kids, small schools Bowling Green. She will Sevenich, who was prin- held for more than three and a half $18,500 over two years by implementing
and northwest Ohio. teach this fall. A son is at cipal at Wauseon when years. The village was declared in fis- a salary freeze during 2014 and 2015.
Hanak was chosen to re- Northwest State and an- Hanak was the assistant. cal emergency on Dec. 17, 2013, after Additionally, village officials preempted
place Ken Boyer, who will other son works at a print- When Sevenich died in a fiscal analysis by the Auditor’s office projected deficits in the water and sewer
step down in July from er in Wauseon. Hanak got 2008, Robinson promoted identified deficit fund balances totaling funds by increasing rates, ensuring sta-
his post as superinten- his bachelor’s from Musk- Hanak to principal. He $110,452 and $134,364 as of Dec. 31, bility in the funds.
dent after an 11-year run. ingum College and his named his son Lucas Jo- 2012 and Aug. 31, 2013, respectively.
Hanak is no stranger to master’s from Toledo. This seph after Sevenich. The village also had to satisfy the fol-
northwest Ohio, having will be his thirtieth year in “Financial know-how alone can’t lift lowing requirements to be terminated
spent 13 years as a princi- education, twenty-eight of Going on four decades a government out of fiscal distress,” Au- from fiscal emergency:
pal in the Wauseon school them in northwest Ohio. in education, the reasons ditor Yost said. “It also takes steadfast
district. for continuing in the field leadership and commitment from both 1. Adopted and implemented an ef-
When he came to is that it’s the kids. He citizens and administrators. I congratu- fective financial accounting and report-
“North Central is a Paulding, he knew he also cites relationships late the community on its success, and ing system;
great opportunity; you get had messes to clean up, with the people he meets I urge its leaders to continue working
to follow a seasoned su- a situation not found in and works with. “I can’t toward even healthier finances. ”Among 2. Corrected or eliminated all of the
perintendent that’s been Pioneer, thanks to Boy- believe I am starting my the steps taken to remove itself from fiscal emergency conditions; no new
here 11 years,” Hanak er. “He cleaned up the thirtieth year; that’s a lot fiscal emergency, the village of about conditions have occurred, and it ap-
said. “That in and of it- messes. I mean he has of kids a lot of people,” 2,000 people voted in November 2014 pears that, based on the five-year fore-
self is an attraction. When put his heart and life into Hanak said. “It’s a lot of to increase its municipal income tax to cast, the village will remain out of fiscal
you get the opportunity to this,” Hanak said. “It’s not staff members, it’s a lot of 1.75 percent. Collection of the additional emergency during the forecast period,
follow somebody that has like it’s going to hurt me board members. It is just .75 percent tax began on Jan. 1, 2015,
set the table so to speak, to learn something from a general love for educat- generating an estimated $485,000 to 3. Met the major objectives of the fi-
has done the projects has him. He’s done his time, ing kids and being around $525,000 per year through 2021.To as- nancial recovery plan; and
got the school into shape, he’s paid his dues.” kids.” sist with tax administration, the village
he’s leaving things very entered into an agreement with the Re- 4. Prepared a five-year forecast in ac-
well. ”The luxury of hav- He credits Marc Rob- Seeing people he has gional Income Tax Agency to receive col- cordance with standards issued by the
ing a finely-tuned opera- inson, who was originally hired being put into posi- Auditor of State, and the opinion ex-
tion in place, instead of from Montpelier, but who tions of influence makes pressed by the Auditor of State is “non-
adverse.”
A full copy of this fiscal emergency
termination is available online.
a disaster, makes all the
difference, Hanak said.
The bonus is being close Fulton County Health Center Is Pleased to Welcome
to his wife’s family and
the grandparents, he said. Melissa Pifer, MD
It’s more the small-
school setting which ap-
peals to Hanak. He has
two young children who Family Practice
will be attending class-
es at North Central and
they will know everybody Hagerman Family Physicians
in the whole school, he
said. “I went to school, I
had 200 in my graduating Fulton County Health Center is pleased to welcome Melissa
class,” Hanak said. “Here Pifer to Hagerman Family Physicians. Dr. Pifer, Dr. Hagerman
you have 600 in the whole and their staff are looking forward to meeting the growing
school. There’s something medical needs of our area residents.
to be said for that.”
Hanak is a native of
Poland, Ohio, south of Some Facts About Dr Pifer:
Youngstown, close to
the Pennsylvania state
line. But his wife is from Medical School: The University of Toledo College of Medicine
Wauseon, so returning Residency: WWKnight Family Practice Residency in Toledo, OH
to Northwest Ohio was with training at The Toledo Hospital and Toledo Children’s Hospital
a family decision. He’s a
Steelers fan through and
through and wants to be Practice Emphasis: Providing complete Family Care from newborn
upfront about it. “She’s to geriatrics. I also plan on caring for patients in the nursing home
the boss, so once you un- and providing inpatient care. Special interest include Adolescent
derstand that fact, you’re and Women’s Health.
good,” Hanak said, smil- Personal Information:
ing. His wife is Marlo. • I am married with two children and currently live in Archbold,
Hanak describes his ap-
proach to running the Ohio.
district as situational ser- • I graduated from Napoleon High School and attended
vant leadership. Which he
deals with the situations undergraduate at the University of Toledo.
as they come, he said. • Hobbies and things that I enjoy doing in my spare time include
“It’s not you, it’s who spending time with family, traveling, reading and cooking.
you serve,” Hanak said. When asked why she chose to come to Wauseon, Dr. Pifer
“The number one thing replied: I am excited to join in practice with my mother, Dr.
you get into education, in Kimberly Hagerman. I am glad to be moving back home. I enjoy
my opinion, is kids. My living in a small close-knit community and caring for those families
decisions are all based within my local community.
around kids. If it’s not
good for kids, then I don’t
know how we can do it.”So
coming to Pioneer is good Dr. Pifer is accepting new patients
for Hanak’s kids and his beginning July 17.
wife. There are important
things in life, which aren’t
about him. “I am not the To schedule an appointment, call Hagerman
center of the universe,” Family Physicians at 419-335-0351.
Hanak said.
He will be moving to
Pioneer from Paulding,
where he has been super- Fulton County Hagerman Family Physicians
intendent for four years. Health Center
He was also a principal 128 Depot Street
at Wauseon for 13 years Completing the circle of care Wauseon, Ohio 43567
prior to that. “I wanted to Phone: 419-335-0351
be a superintendent so I 725 S. Shoop Ave • Wauseon, Ohio 43567
went out and got a job,”
Hanak said. “Now it’s time
to come back this way.”
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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “WHAT’S AT STAKE?” BY: REX STUMP - “HOLINESS...IN A DECLINING CULTURE”
Have you ever made a made a different choice if in the Promised Land be- God warns us through- the movies. “Yes sir,” was get wounded?
choice that in retrospect they knew in advance what longed to God. Violation of out scripture to be aware my reply. He went on to Our lives are not like
you’d undo if you could? was at stake? Me, too. this rule would result in of the pull of this world, tell us that he just saw a
With the passing of time “destruction” and “trouble” the impurity, and it’s lure hilarious movie that he fishing tackles with all
and seeing where that Case #2 – Abraham and on Israel. away from holiness. I Pe- really liked, we gave him these separate compart-
choice led, you can now see Sarah. ter 1:14-16 says, “So you a half smile and appre- ments. It’s not like what
clearly how unwise that de- Achan disobeyed the or- must live as God’s obedi- ciated his kind sugges- we entertain ourselves
cision was. If only I could God promised Abraham der and took several items ent children. Don’t slip tion...and wished him a with can be kept separate
have a do-over, you think. and Sarah a son through from one of the houses in back into your old ways of good night. from the rest of our lives.
whom a great nation would Jericho. Because of Achan’s living to satisfy your own Read this carefully...mov-
We all have made choic- come. But decades passed choice, Israelis died in the desires. You didn’t know A great comedy? Ob- ies, media, and culture
es we regret now. The time and no son. Getting up in battle of Ai and Achan and any better then. But viously, he didn’t know are not bad in themselves.
you first gave in to that sin age with the window of fer- his entire family was stoned now you must be holy in me, to suggest that I But consuming spiritual-
that now controls you and tility rapidly closing, Abra- to death. everything you do, just watch that particular R- ly toxic material from our
won’t let you go free. That ham and Sarah chose to as God who chose you is rated movie. I knew it culture without discern-
first drink. That first porn take matters into their own There was way more holy. For the Scriptures was a raunchy movie, but ment can spiritually kill
magazine or webpage. That hands. at stake here than Achan say, “You must be holy I investigated it to make you. People in our cul-
time you said yes to sex. ever imagined when chose because I am holy.” sure. I went to www. ture don’t have the same
That time you spent the Sarah gave Abraham to steal a few items that Pluggedin.com website to standards, priorities, or
money you didn’t have and her servant and urged him he thought nobody would Holy means to be set survey the movie. Well, responsibilities that we
you’re still digging out of to sleep with her and have a miss. apart or to be different. To the movie aimed at family Christians have. If pleas-
debt. That friendship your son through her. Abraham be like God, means to be connections, and while its ing God is not their fo-
parents said was wrong. went along with the plan Think he would have different from the world. heart may be in the right cus, why should they care
and about a year later they made a different choice if he In 2 Timothy 3, Paul says place, the rest of this what they put in a move,
If only we knew then had a son whom he named knew in advance what was that in the end times peo- movie is rolling around song, TV Show, commer-
what we know now, things Ishmael. at stake? Me, too. ple will be unholy, and in the proverbial gutter, cial, magazine article, or
would have been different. describes this as activi- wallowing in sex and pro- book?
No big deal, you think, Case #4 – Jesus. ties and actions that are fanity and drugs. The “F”
Here’s a truth to digest: but you would be wrong. Immediately after his impure, indecent, vulgar, word is used 110 times, By making God’s Word
There is always more at There was a lot at stake baptism, Jesus was led offensive, and rude. If that’s more than one a our standard and uphold-
stake than what we see in Abraham and Sarah never into the wilderness where we visit our TV’s, tablets, minute, along many oth- ing it in our life, we can
the moment. In every temp- saw coming. The Islamic he was tempted by Satan and computers, we will er swear words. Matter stay free from the spiritu-
tation. Every choice. Every prophet and founder Mu- for 40 days. Unlike the ex- quickly see that which is of fact our Lord’s name al corrosion that is eating
decision. All we see is the hammad was the descen- amples cited above, Jesus impure, indecent, vul- is misused more than 30 away at the world today.
momentary benefits and dant of Ishmael. The Arab made the right choice every gar, offensive, and rude is times. Now I’m sure there What is happening to a
we’re blinded to what is at nations who are determined time. dominating the airwaves. have been many who have lost society does not have
stake around the corner or to eliminate the nation of Maybe it was because he What we once considered watched this movie and to happen to us. We must
down the road. Israel and have declared ji- – unlike Adam, Abraham, vulgar is now widely con- possibly were shocked to make the decision to keep
had on all non-Muslims are and Achan – saw what was sidered appropriate sub- realize that this movie is our eyes on Jesus and live
We all do it. the result of Abraham and really at stake. What was ject matter for jokes and laced with such profanity. to please Him. Choose to
Case #1 – Adam and Sarah’s choice to “help” at stake was the salvation entertainment. What God Some would maybe even make His Word the guide
Eve. God out rather than wait on of every person who ever calls unholy is what soci- confess, “I didn’t realize for our heart, and never
Satan emphasized to his timing. walked on Planet Earth. ety things is funny. What that.” You may think I’m permit ourselves to enter-
our First Parents the sup- In order to pay the has happened to us? going a little overboard in tain our find funny those
posed benefits of eating off There was way more at death penalty every sinner this illustration, after all, things that God deems
the tree that God had for- stake here than they ever deserves, there had to be I remember a time I watched a bunch of 80’s unholy. When we see
bidden them to eat from. He imagined when they chose someone who would live a when the boys and I were movies that weren’t ex- something that we know
contradicted God. He con- to have a son their way. perfect, sinless life. Some- going to see a movie. As actly edifying. You may isn’t God honoring but
vinced them God was hold- one who would die in the we got out of our car, and be like a lot of people who yet we think it’s funny...
ing out on them. They ate… Think they would have place of everyone else who older gentleman and his say, “Profanity, violence, it’s not really funny, it is
and all hell broke loose. made a different choice if deserved death as the sen- wife kindly greeted us and and sex in the movies spiritually deadly.
They were ashamed and they knew in advance what tence for their sin. If Jesus asked if we were going to don’t really bother me.
guilt-ridden. They withdrew was at stake? Me, too. had given in to a single If it doesn’t me, it’s no I have a choice as a
from God. They began to temptation, he would have big deal.” But if you are leader to remind you of
play the blame game. Man Case #3 – Achan. died on the cross as pay- a Christian, would you God’s call to all of us to
was sentenced to work and Last week, I wrote about ment for his own sin, not agree that there needs to pursue holiness and be
sweat for food. Woman was Israel’s defeat at the hands ours. be a boundary? A way alert to a morally declin-
sentenced to having pain of the inhabitants of the city There was way more to discern what pleases ing culture...or laugh it
in giving birth. They were of Ai. Disillusioned, Joshua at stake here than Satan God and moves us closer off. I choose to remind
kicked out of their Garden blamed God for not keeping ever revealed to Jesus. But to him instead of further you of God’s call to holi-
of Eden paradise. his promise while the real Jesus knew what was at away? Can we endure an ness and encourage you
There was way more fault lay with a soldier in stake, and so he chose to onslaught of profanity, to pursue holiness. For
at stake here than they his army, Achan. resist. sex, and violence and not more reading, check out I
ever imagined when they Before defeating Jericho, There is way more at Timothy 6:11 and 2 Timo-
reached for the fruit and God had issued a command stake in most of the choices thy 2:22.
took a bite. that all the spoil from the you and I make, too.
Think they would have city belonged to him. They May this become our
could have spoil in future prayer when faced with a
cities, but like the tithe, choice: “God, open my eyes
the spoil from the first city so I can see what’s really
at stake in the choice I’m
about to make.”
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MORE LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS Local Students Attend
Real Estate & Auction Healthcare Camp At FCHC
SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017 - 9:30 AM
2 Locations
Tracts 2 & 3 offered via multi-parcel method. STUDENTS ... Front Row- Morgan Jordan, in wheelchair. She is not injured, we are just having wheelchair
safety training. Second Row- Jessica Newlove, Danielle Thieman, Isabella Ruiz, Nimi Shah. Back Row- KiKi
Tract #1 (Sells at 9:30 AM) – Located on County Rd 13 and County Rd I, this parcel Gorsuch, Lebga Fofung, Owen Newlove, Chaney Sigg.
of 44.5 +/- acres offers approx. 36 tillable and 8 wooded. Current CRP contract
expires 9-30-2017. Montpelier Exempted Village School District. Fulton County Health Cen- now had 80 students complete Each session will be 1 pm till 4:30.
ter (FCHC) recently held our 13th this camp, representing 13 differ- The camp is free, but
Tract #2 (Sells at 10:00 AM) – Located at 08508 State Route 15. A one story, health care camp for high school ent schools. Health care camp was
3 bedroom house on 1+ acres with 24 x 48 pole building. Bryan City School District. students. It was held Monday started in 2015, and meets quar- limited to 10 students per ses-
June 26. We had 9 students at- terly during the school year and sion. Reservations are required.
Tract #3 – Sitting just behind the house and to the north are 54.6 +/- acres, approx. tend this free camp. The students three times in the summer.FCHC Students interested in attending
20 tillable, 34 wooded with harvestable timber. This is a great recreational & private spent some time considering and offers this as a way to support and camp this summer, are invited to
hunting opportunity or build your dream home in the woods! Current CRP contract discussing a variety of health care encourage the next generation.This contact Mary Gautz, Coordina-
expires 9-30-2017. Bryan City School District. careers, changes in the health care camp is the gateway to volunteer- tor of Volunteers and Auxiliary, at
culture, basic health care compe- ing or job shadowing opportunities [email protected] or 419-330-
For additional information contact Hallock Realty Inc. & Auction Service, Bryan, OH tencies, a wheelchair safety course at FCHC. We have 10-15 high 2695. Supportive adults, teachers,
419-636-3116 with practice, a tour of the FCHC school and college students who counselors and parents should call
and options for students in volun- volunteer here. We have 2 more with questions, but are encouraged
TERMS: Each tract – 10% down day of sale, balance in cash on or before October 2, teering or job shadowing at FCHC. summer health care camps: Thurs- to let the students obtain their own
2017 when deed & title evidence will be delivered and possession given. day July 20, 2017 and WedAug 16. reservations! It’s great practice for
Including this group, FCHC has them.
Lynette Cooley Estate
Patrick Cooley Executor Satisfaction & Safety Topics At
Williams County Probate #2017-1041 Quadco Rehabilitation Center’s Meeting
Michael W. Spangler of Newcomer, Shaffer, Spangler & Breininger, Stryker – Satisfaction and Safety NEW MEMBER ... Non-Profit Board Vice President, Tootie Bockleman (left),
attorney for the estate. were among the topics of discus- welcomed new Board member, Connie Hite (right) during the regular Board
sion at Quadco Rehabilitation Cen- meeting held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.
114 West High Street • Bryan, Ohio 43506 ter’s regular monthly Board meeting
419-636-3116 Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Shannon Zellers, Program Man- that took place on June 16 at Arch-
ager, shared with Board members bold’s Ruihley Park Pavilion. In ad-
Auctioneers: Jack Hallock, Jack Hallock Jr. Transportation Manager, Steve two art projects created by Art Club dition to a barbeque and a DJ dance,
& Monroe Wheeler Slattman, discussed the 100% participants: Fourth of July table those in attendance enjoyed bingo,
Achievement Certificate QRC re- toppers and fish wall hanging deco- outdoor games, face painting, and
Statements day of sale have precedence over printed ad. ceived from the Black Swamp Safety rations. The projects are produced hand-dipped root beer floats. Zellers
Not responsible for accidents or articles after they are sold. Council recognizing the organiza- utilizing repurposed wood from the told the Board members that the
tion’s achievements in the area of agency’s Northwest Products divi- event was a huge success.
PUBLIC AUCTION safety and compliance. Slattman re- sion. Zellers also told the Board of
ported to the Board that QRC facili- the Community Integration’s recent QRC’s Northwest Employment
Saturday, July 15th @ 10:00 AM ties reported no recordable incidents field trips to the Fort Wayne Zoo and Services Manager, Rachel Lange,
for the previous year and that safety Koala Berry Frozen Yogurt and Ice stated that Northwest Employment
Lovely rural home and wooded 10.9 acres. Offered in 2 tracts. inspections resulted in 100% compli- Cream in Toledo. Services is continuing to see an in-
LOCATION: 10687 CO. RD. 17, WEST UNITY, OHIO 43570 ance. crease in referrals and currently
Zellers reported that The Garden serving 44 individuals in job place-
Offering in two tracts as follows: Slattman also introduced Andy Club has been active at the Stryker ment and retention services. She
Tract #1: This very well cared for 3 bedroom ranch home on full Bible, newly hired Transportation Center as well, decorating the front shared three recent success stories
basement with 1.9 +/- acres. Home has had many updates in- Specialist. Bible will assist Slattman entry, planting a large vegetable gar- with the Board members.
cluding beautiful cherry kitchen w/solid surface counter tops and in maintaining the organization’s den, creating a fairy garden, and
tons of cabinets, 3 years new shingles and more. Also includes fleet of 53 vehicles. planting flowers. The next regular meeting of the
2 car attached garage, a 24’ x 20’ detached garage/shop, full Non-Profit Board will be Tuesday,
concrete drive and lovely wooded setting. Executive Director, Bruce Abell, The Board also heard a report on July 25, 2017, in the Stryker facility
Tract #2: Very nice 9 +\- acres of mature woods w/ approx. 270’ welcomed new Board member Con- the QRC’s Annual Summer Picnic conference room.
of frontage along Co Rd 17. Great opportunity to own a small nie Hite, Wauseon, OH. Hite thanked
wooded parcel with good road frontage, excellent location, pole Abell, fellow Board members and
building and hunting. QRC staff for their warm welcome
Offered Via the Wilson Auction Multi parcel method allowing you and the informative tours of each fa-
to bid on each individual parcel or the entire 10.9 acres. cility.
Taxes: Currently $986.86 ½ year on the entire parcel, prorated
at closing. Abell shared with Board members
Terms: 10% down day of sale, balance due at closing. the Satisfaction Surveys from the
past six months. The surveys are uti-
Personal Property lized by QRC to encourage feedback
Machinery:1954 Ford Tractor w/Loader & Rear Blade; 7’ Inter- from the individuals served by the
national Pull Type Disc; 3 pt. Hitch Springtooth Drag; 3 pt. Hitch organization as well as their family
Sickle Mower; 3 pt. Hitch Brush Hog Mower; 3 pt. Hitch Carrier; members and significant others. Abell
Agri-Fab Leaf Vacuum; Platform Scales; 13’ 6x6 & 7’ 7 x 7 Wood explained that the surveys are sent
Barn Beams; Picket Fence out at least annually and reviewed
Antiques & Collectibles: Yarn Winder, Spoon Carved Parlor by him and the Management Team to
Table; Platform Rocker; Rope Bed; Antique Thread Dispenser; formulate continuous improvement
3.5 HP Evinrude OB Boat Motor; Wood Ironing Board; Antique strategies. Another feedback format
Hammered Dulcimer; Primitive Sled; Old Radios; Avon Bottles; that is utilized by the agency are the
Coke Memorabilia; Milk Cans monthly Advisory Council Meetings
Household: Wurlitzer Spinet Piano; Love Seat w/matching Ot- held at each facility. These meetings
toman; La-Z-Boy Chair; Full Size Bed; French Provincial Can- encourage feedback from partici-
opy Bed w/Matching Triple Dresser; Wicker Chairs; Bar Stools; pants in QRC’s programs. The com-
Table Lamps; School Desks; Small Wardrobe; Glass Patio Ta- ments and suggestions documented
ble; Patio Umbrella; Child’s Table & Chairs; Small Cord Organ; in the meetings, are used along with
Vintage 60’s TV; Service for 12 China Monique Pattern; Sears the Satisfaction Surveys to ensure
Carpet Cleaner that participant concerns and needs
Collectible Toys: Power Trac Child’s Pedal Tractor; Interna- are met. Abell said, “Feedback from
tional 1586 Tractor, Plow, Disc, Combine, Manure Spreader, the Satisfaction Surveys and Adviso-
Bailer, Corn Planter; 60’s Easy Bake Oven; 60’s Marx Construc- ry Council Meetings ensure that we
tion Set know if there are concerns, and we
Shop Items & Misc. 15’ Coleman Canoe; Craftsman 10” Table address them in a timely fashion.”
Saw; Craftsman Drill Press w/Stand; Craftsman Mower (doesn’t
run); John Deere 5’ Blade for JD 318; Werner 28’ FG Extension
Ladder; Coleman Lantern; Coleman Camp Stove; 2 Car Ramps;
Reader’s Digest; Craftsman Garage Door Opener; Craftsman
Router on Stand; Croquet Set; Support Post; Window Screens;
Coleman Gas Grill; Hand Cultivator; Chicken Feeders & Water-
ers; Bird Cages; Canning Jars; Turkey Fryer; Slide Projector;
Porch Swing; Bicycles; Universal Home Gym; Precor Stepper
Treadmill; 400 Christmas Lights; Christmas Décor; and many
more items.
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Ronnie Rall was born decided to pull the ported
December 29, 1938 in cylinder off the race bike BEST OF LUCK
Upper Sandusky, Ohio. and put it on the stock
Rall was 10 when he got Sherpa. Rall was shocked TO All Area
his first bike… a Cush- he made it to the final on
man scooter. At 17, he the stock Sherpa. In the Athletes
started racing scrambles final he was not doing
with a stripped down well until a fortunate ac- Artesian of Pioneer
Jawa 250 streetbike. Rall cident happened. “I was
was 19 when he raced running in the middle of 50 Industrial Ave • Pioneer, OH
his Triumph Cub in Flat the pack,” Rall said. “The AOPWATER.COM
Track for the first time. track was just rougher
Rall’s first Pro race was than the devil and ev- Jeff Lamb Karaoke
on a BSA Gold in 1960. eryone was riding down
Rall won his first Nation- in the holes bouncing all Every Friday
al in 1963 at Heidelberg, around. One lap I unin- & Saturday In June
Pennsylvania, and the tentionally shifted into a
following week won the higher gear and the speed 8 pm - Midnight
Charity Newsies in Co- pushed me up to a higher
lumbus, Ohio. Rall was/ line that went up around Swanton Sports Center
is a specialist in the deep the holes. I found that
dirt on the outside of the it was the hot line and 610 N. Main Street • 419-402-4239
racetrack and known for within three laps, I rode
his “enter high - exit low” around everyone and not without injuries. His rode as well.” Rall was 103 E. Baubice Street, Pioneer, OH 43554 • 419-633-2729
line on the race track just ran off and hid from wrist was broken and dis- inducted into the Hall of $35 mo/3 months • $30 mo/6 months • $25 mo/1 yr
which made him popular them. I won $2,750 for located during a crash Fame in 2001.
with the race fans. that race, plus $500 from in Michigan, and he hit HYDRATONE
Bultaco, and Francisco and slid along the inner Ronnie has 7 children
In 1969 Ronnie earned Bulto (CEO of Bultaco) guardrail at Greenville and still races Speedway
his largest paycheck from took me out for dinner”. that nearly severed his with his son Chad. He
racing by winning that The Bultaco factory went left arm off. Rall’s final stays busy sharing his
year’s season opener – on to name their Flat National came in 1973. time between the 160
the Houston Short Track. Track model: the iconic Rall said, “Sometimes I acre farm in Mansfield,
The race was held before “Bultaco Astro”. wonder if I should have Ohio and the 160 acre
a huge crowd in the Hous- taken my racing career farm in Engadine, Michi-
ton Astrodome and was FAST-FORWARD-Ron- more seriously, but I was gan. Ronnie has over 50
televised on ABC’s Wide nie will be racing a Bulta- having a lot of fun…. And motorcycles and 6 air-
World of Sports. It was co 250 (courtesy of Roger if I wasn’t having fun, I planes. At 80 years old,
one of the biggest events & Donna Boyd) for the don’t think I would have he is young at heart, and
on the pro calendar. Rall Fans at the Wauseon Na- still going strong.
had a Bultaco race bike, tional Motorcycle Race. It
but in practice the bot- will be nostalgic watch-
tom end seized. His me- ing him ride, all the while
chanic, Tom Hodges, thinking about that his-
brought a stock Bultaco toric race 48 years ago in
Sherpa for a spare parts Texas at the Astro Dome.
bike. Instead of loading
up and going home they Rall went on to win a
total of 5 Nationals, but
Wauseon Wahoo Dive Team Defeats Bryan
The Wauseon Indians of Bryan in second with ishing second, and Nalu age group. For the 13-
dive team was victori- Casen Hite and Lucas Neifer placing third. The 14 boys, Carter Hite of
ous over Bryan on July Biddle of Wauseon fin- 11-12 girls had Ashlynn Wauseon was first fol-
5th 92-25. The Indians ishing in 3rd and 4th Ledyard of Wauseon in lowed by three Golden
had first place finish- respectively. The 9-10 first with Olivia Thomas Bears with Jonathon
ers in every age division. girls group was another of Bryan placing sec- Porsten, Collin Barrow-
In 8 and under girls, sweep for the Indians ond. In 11-12 boys, Ko- Whetro, and Aiden An-
Wauseon had a sweep has Alyssa Dasanti, Kali hen Nofziger of wauseon drews finishing second
with Sidney O'Dell in Albright, Alex Schultz, was first while Bryan's thru fourth in that or-
first followed by Kaelynn Carly Hite, and Elise Hayden Barrow-Whet- der. Wauseon finished
Hartsock in second, Eberle took the top five ro was second. Bailey the meet by getting first
Halle Stevens was third, spots in that order. McGuire gave the Indi- place finishes by Ele-
and Emma Burkholder ans another first place na Pratt in 15-16 girls,
placing fourth. Izzak The 9-10 boys divi- finisher in 13-14 girls Alexys Carteaux in 17-
Conrad finished first in sion had Wauseon in with Bryan getting a 18 girls, and Tony Sch-
the 8 and under boys the top three positions second place finish by weinhagen for the 17-18
followed by Troy Snyder with Tristan Burkholder Addison Oberlin in that boys division.
in first, Kyle Snow fin-
Edon Blue Bombers Defeat
North Central In Pony League Final
Edon started their tournament play against Pet- They knocked off the Eagles by a score of 12-1 in
tisville on Wed. July 5th winning 7-2. Their next five innings. Bombers finished the season with a re-
match up was with Hilltop, where Bombers defeat- cord of 12-2 Pony. This is 2nd year Edon has won
ed them in six innings 12-3 advancing them to the the Pony League championship.
championship where they played North Central.
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2017 Evergreen British Soccer Camp Swanton Athlete Is
Top Dog In AAU Nationals
The 2017 Evergreen British Challenger Soccer Camp was open to all Evergreen and By: Bill O' Connell Swanton team. He finished second in
surrounding school children. Boys and girls played on co-ed teams in a recreational THE VILLAGE REPORTER the NWOAL tournament as did the Bull-
league June 19 - 23 at Vikings Soccer Club Soccer Fields. dogs, behind the Wauseon Indians. In
Learning to overcoming adversity the OHSAA State Duals Tournament,
Rusty Schlenk Picks Up and obstacles life tends to put in your Swanton went all the way to Colum-
Third Win Of The Season way is an education that can pay divi- bus before falling to the eventual State
dends for as long as you live. It was a champion Milan Edison Chargers. Indi-
well earned dividend from that educa- vidually, Greg made it to the DIII District
tion that incoming Swanton High School Tournament before his season ended.
senior Gregory “Greg” Wilson turned And then came Orlando.
into gold, as in Gold Medal. Competing
with the Swanton Wrestling Club in the Facing some of the top grappling
2017 AAU Scholastic Disney Duals at talent in the country, Greg went up
the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex against wrestlers from the states of Flor-
in Orlando, Florida this past June, Greg ida, North Dakota, Indiana and Illinois
lead his team to a second place finsh in among others. He took one one oppo-
the Community Division by going unde- nent after another with each of them
feated with a 9-0 record to win the 220 helplessly spending some time on their
pound championship. back. In the end, when the referee held
up Greg’s hand for the ninth consecu-
However, getting to the top of that tive time, he had reached a mountain
mountain was truly a Hurculean task. top that seemed all but impossible just a
Wrestling in the 2016 DIII Sectional little more than a year before.
Tournament against an opponent from
fellow NWOAL foe Delta, Greg was sever- The Swanton Football Bulldogs will
ly injured when the other wrestler’s full welcome back Greg this August when
weight came down on the top of his right they kickoff the season to start his se-
foot, breaking four bones. Surgery fol- nior year. Then it will be back to what
lowed putting two metal plates held in he does best, wrestle, with lofty goals in
place by eight screws into his foot. It mind. Greg would like to continue his
may be a lifelong condition that will re- wrestling career in college but if that is
quire an explanation whenever he pass- not in the cards he plans to attend Ow-
es through a metal detector. ens Community College then move on
to the University of Findlay to major in
At that instant, gone was any chance physical therapy, a demanding subject
to play baseball that spring and, as it he is, obviously, quite familiar with.
turned out, he was not able to play foot- Given what Greg has already overcome,
ball that fall either. The road to recovery however, the smart money is on him.
was long and arduous but Greg worked
hard and was able to wrestle his ju- Bill can be reached at
nior year as an integral part of a strong [email protected]
Rusty Schlenk picked up his third fea- the rest of the top five finishers. WRESTLING CHAMPION ... Greg Wilson with team and individual medals and the
ture win of the season on an action-packed Brogan Rehklau picked up Compact championship trophy.
Memorial Night at Oakshade Raceway
on Saturday evening July 1st. UMP Late feature win number three and number
Model point leader Devin Shiels grabbed four. Rehlau was able to beat Jeff Foks Sr.
the lead from Wes Morrison at the start in the regularly scheduled Compact feature
of the Memorial Night feature event with after some side by side racing. Point leader
McClure, Ohio's Rusty Schlenk quickly Jason Deshler was third followed by Ryan
moving in to second. The leaders caught Okuley and Carter Murday. A little later in
the tail of the field and began to lap some the night, the make up feature from the
of the back markers. Shiels worked low rain-shortened June 17th event was run
while Schlenk stayed up on the high side. and the top four finishers were the same as
Schlenk took advantage of Shiels' getting the previous feature with Waldron, Michi-
held up a bit by a lapped car and took the gan's Brogan Rehklau picking up the easy
lead away just past the halfway point of win. Jason Deshler was running second at
the race. Shiels was able to keep Schlenk the white flag, but Foks was able to get by
in his sights, but had to settle for a second after some contact in turn two. Finishing
place finish which was enough to maintain fifth behind Okuley was Nathan Goodman.
his point lead. Mathew Chapman ended
up third with Brian Ruhlman and Brad Jerry Signor started on the pole of the
Eitniear finishing fourth and fifth respec- Bomber B Main and led the early going.
tively. Brandon Clark from Lyons, Ohio, quickly
marched his way toward the front after
Brandon Moore started on the pole of starting at the rear. Following a restart,
the UMP Sportsman feature event and led Clark made contact with Signor coming off
the field to turn two. That is when Moore's turn two causing Signor to spin out on the
car had the rear end step out, thrusting backstretch. Clark then took over the race
him sideways which allowed Chane Stuck- lead and went on to pick up the victory
ey to take command. A crash involving Joel over Donovan Paskan, Dave McMannamy,
Morton, Bob Krumm and Josh Robertson Brenen Mellon and Scott Hammer.
brought out the yellow flag on lap four of
the 20-lap race. Jeff Geis from Wauseon, Justin Gamber from Wauseon, Ohio,
Ohio, was running second behind Stuckey had a similar performance in the Bomber C
for the restart and was able to take the Main after starting at the rear and march-
lead by the completion of lap five. Stuckey ing to the front to earn his second C Main
continued to put the pressure on for the win of the season. Jacob Rothenberger was
remainder of the race, but Geis held on to second followed by Duane Fletcher, Ryder
pick up the checkered flag. Rusty Smith Price and Brian Johnsonbaugh.
stayed atop the Oakshade Raceway UMP
Sportsman points with a third place fin- Berkey, Ohio's Mike Jessen had an im-
ish. Last week's feature winner, Chris Wil- pressive run in the make up UMP Sports-
liams, finished fourth with Drew Smith man feature from the rain-shortened June
rounding out the top five. 17th event. Jessen started seventh and
had a strong run to the front to earn his
Jackson, Michigan's Chris Henry start- first feature win of the year. Point leader
ed on the outside of the front row in the Rusty Smith followed with a second place
Bomber A Main feature event. Henry was run followed by Drew Smith, Brandon
the Bomber B Main winner the week be- Moore and Chris Williams.
fore and was able to fend off Gregg DeTray
for his first A Main win of the season. De- Oakshade Raceway will host a full rac-
Tray was second after starting 11th. Jeff ing program of UMP Late Models, UMP
Foks Jr. maintains a slim point lead in the Sportsman, Bombers and Compacts on
Bomber class after his third place finish. July 8 that will include the Vintage Ameri-
Tim Hancock and William Cundick were can Race Cars and double features for the
Bombers. Gate will open at 4pm with hot
laps at 6pm and racing at 7pm.
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