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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21ST, 2016 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 8 EDITION 48

THIS WEEK IN ‘Kaleb’s Cause’ To Take To The 2017 Tournament Of Roses Parade

THE By: Timothy Kays
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
vILLAGE reporter
For many in the area and around the world,
Wauseon Schools Have watching the annual Tournament of Roses pa-
Good Responses To Parent rade is a tradition. It is an annual tradition to
tune in to marvel at the incredible floral works
Teacher Conference of art as they make their way down Colorado
•••• Boulevard. Earlier this year, a sneak peek of
the 14th annual Donate Life float was dis-
Local Children Answer played, and the unveiling was described in a
"How Reindeer Fly" May 3 press release.
••••
“The 14th annual Donate Life float is pro-
Fundraising, Future Projects 7 duced by OneLegacy, the Donate Life orga-
Dual Sports Policy Discussed nization serving Southern California, and is
By Edon Board Of Education enabled by nearly 100 sponsoring donation,
transplant, healthcare, and family care or-
•••• ganizations and individuals who help make
Christmas Lights, Dollar donation and transplant possible across the
General Store Topics At country,” the press release said. “This year’s
Stryker Village Council entry, ‘Teammates in Life’, reflects the pa-
rade’s theme 'Echoes of Success' by remind-
•••• ing us that no one succeeds alone. We all
Edgerton School Board thrive by working together and pulling in the
Makes Plans To Discuss same direction. Donors save the lives of grate-
ful recipients and help families heal, and it is
Upcoming Year the large community of registered donors that
•••• makes it possible to save thousands of lives
across the country each year.”
Evergreen School Board
Approves Disney World Trip “The 2017 float depicts a spectacular Poly-
nesian catamaran,” the release continued, “…
HOMETOWN ATHLETIC NEWS & PHOTOS FOR WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS IN NORTHWEST OHIO which will be propelled by a team of 24 organ,
eye, and tissue transplant recipients rowing
“THE HOMETOWN” in unison with strength gained from their
donors. The sails of the vessel will feature
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Polynesian designs and patterns. Just as the
Delta Defeats Wauseon In Battle Of Red & Green donors’ gifts empower the lives of others, the PHOTO PROVIDED
sails help power the catamaran on its journey. COMMUNITY EFFORT ... Pioneer Mayor Ed Kidston and his wife Ann joined Kevin and Kim Ox-
Twelve living donors will walk alongside the ender in the decoration of the florograph honoring the memory of Kaleb McLaughlin.
float carrying flowers in celebration of the life
PHOTO BY BILL O'DONNELL, STAFF they have given to others and the quality of life waves will showcase 1,000 white Akito roses, will be built by Paradiso Parade Floats. Once
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Fulton County Health Assessment Paints Mixed Picture For Residents

PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF By: James Pruitt in 2005. The most recent totals from 27% $50,000-$74,999
HEALTH ASSEMENT ... Britney Ward, director of Com- THE VILLAGE REPORTER the state and nation (33 and 30 per- 14% less than $25,000; 10%
munity Health Improvement, presents the executive sum- cent, respectively) show the county is in Ohio, 13% in the United States.
mary of the 2016 Fulton County Health Assessment, Dec. Half of Fulton County adults feel in worse shape. Other highlights include:
14 in Wauseon. in good health, but 75 percent are Prescription abuse is up.
overweight or obese based on Body Obesity is the leading response Pap smears down and there has
Mass Index. for all demographic groups. been a slight decrease in mammo-
grams
Those numbers are just the tip Men - 42% - 65 and over People are drinking less and
of the iceberg that the 2016 Fulton 47% binge-ing less.
County Health Assessment, released 34% say physician has talked to
Dec. 14. The study was commis- Women - 45% - Income them about activity or exercise
sioned by the Fulton County Health $25,000 or less 53% 46% have had a colonoscopy in
Partners and is the sixth such study Under 30 - 32% - Income over the last 5 years.
conducted. 10% text and drive
$25,000 42% 44% have a gun
Director of Community Health 30-64 - 42% 4% unlocked and loaded gun in
Improvement Britney Ward shared Ward’s presentation lasted for the house.
the highlights of the 2016 report to more than an hour and touched on Only 13% of Fulton County adults
about 50 people at the Fulton Coun- issues for adults, youth and chil- are smokers, down from 23% in 2005
ty Health Center. The assessment it- dren. The response rate to the sur- and 16% in 2012. 18% of females
self is a 200-page document that will veys mailed to adults and given to smoke, compared to only 9% of men.
be pored over by health, education youth and children in local schools Former smokers comprised 26%
and law enforcement officials. was high enough to be accurate with of the adult respondents.
+/- 4.5 percent. Income plays a role as 23% of
A committee will review the in- The demographics draw a clear smokers made less than $25,000
formation and come back early next picture of what Fulton County resi- annually. Eleven percent made more
year to present their recommenda- dents are like. than $25,000.
tions for a strategy to deal with the 90% white CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
top issues, Ward said. 61% married
56% some college or grad
The study shows 43 percent of school
all adults are obese, compared with 28% $25,000-$49,999
36 percent in 2012 and 34 percent

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The Village Reporter Wants To Know ... Pioneer Considers
Adding Baby Box When
"WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE CHILDHOOD CHRISTMAS PRESENT?” New Bill Becomes Law

By: James Pruitt Cemetery:
Burial lots are $150 for
THE VILLAGE REPORTER residents, $450 for nonresi-

The village is making dents. tombs:
preparations to be the first Cremation
community in Ohio to offer a $1,000 for residents, $1,500
“Baby Box” for new mothers for non-residents.
who can’t take care of their At $25,604, November’s
children. income tax collection was
down $31,223 compared to
Legislation is awaiting 2015, but the year-to-date
Gov. John Kasich’s signa- total has already surpassed
Rhonda Gibson Fawn Schaffer Dorms Eberly ture allowing the box collections for all of 2015.
Ruby Leininger For all of 2015, col-
“A real life baby doll.” “A Raggedy Ann doll.” “A wooden sleigh.” “We have to raise money lections were $479,114.
“Cabbage Patch Kids!” for this,” Mayor Ed Kidston
said. “We voted previously
to allow it. Through November of this
year, the cumulative total
“is there any reason not was $532,986. This marks
to go forward?” the third year in a row in-
come tax revenues sur-
The village should wait passed the previous year.
for the governor to sign
the bill first before taking
any sort of action, attorney
Thomas Thompson said. Fire Department
Following the expected sig- The department report-
nature there is a 90-day ed 19 runs from Nov. 14 to
waiting period before the Dec. 12. Followed up on two
law goes into effect. controlled burns.
“The governor can make Of the 19 runs, 13 were
changes,” Thompson said. medical assists, one was
Denise Jensen Wendy Adams Abbie Short Veronica Molina The state health depart- a building fire in the 300
ment would have jurisdic- block of Seneca Drive Dec.
“A cassette tape recorder.” “A pink Huffy bike.” “A Barbie doll house.” “TV!” tion. It will set up the rules 7, and two false alarms.

Fundraising, Future Projects & Dual Sport and guidelines. Police Department
Policy Discussed By Edon Board Of Education The state is planning on The department respond-
ed to 57 calls for service in
LISTENING INTENTLY ... The Edon-Northwest Board of Education members are all ears as HS Principal Anthony resurfacing U.S. 20 and Pio- November, 26 of which oc-
Stevens gives his report. neer will not have to pay for curred in the southeast sec-
it. tion of the village. Tuesdays
By: Kent Hutchison over 400 people participated, as well as all those staff and Wednesdays saw the
THE VILLAGE REPORTER members and students who helped make this a special The Ohio Department of most calls, 11 and 10 re-
day. Transportation will repave spectively.
The Edon Northwest Board of Education met in reg- the highway from U.S. 20A The department filed
ular session on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, in the Superintendent John Granger discussed three areas to Township Road 149 with- three criminal charges,
school media center. that the Buildings and Grounds Committee were con- in the village next summer. two felonies and one mis-
sidering, as well as other items in his Superintendent’s demeanor. There were two
In the Consent Agenda the Board approved the fol- Report: The village will have to warrant arrests.
lowing items: pay for any costs not con- The average response
1. Parking lot repair – The Board has a few options. tained to the project. time was 42 seconds with
1. The minutes from the November 8, meeting. It was decided that chip and sealing was not a long the average time out on call
2. Financial Reports for November 2016. term solution. The lot can be paved for approximate- The council approved the was 8 minutes, 42 seconds.
3. Request for Amended Certificate from County Au- ly $470,000, if done all at once. Another option is to sale of two old police cars The village will observe
ditor. do the project over 2 years (Summer 2017 & Summer The vehicles up for sale is the following holidays in
4. Renewal of three year contract with Sammy L. 2018). This would cost a little more. The committee is a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria 2017: New Year’s Day,
Stamm & Company for preparing the District’s cash going to seek further input and discuss again at the and 2008 Dodge Magnum. Presidents’ Day, Memorial
basis annual financial report. January meeting. Day, Independence Day,
5. Early graduation for Christian Shonk pending The village will once Labor Day, Veterans’ Day,
satisfactory completion of present course work and 2. Expanding the Weight Room – Currently there is again have Thomas Thomp- Thanksgiving, Friday after
OGT results per Board Policy 5408. $55,000 from an anonymous donor in a fund for this. It son as its solicitor. An agree- Thanksgiving, Christmas
6. Twenty-three Board Policy Revisions from NEOLA, was recommended that the school work with the Edon ment with Bish, Butler and
including clarifying fundraising policies. The intention Athletic Boosters on this project as well. Thompson was approved at ReceiveÊaÊ$10Eve, Christmas.
is to develop a composite list of all the fundraisers and the Dec. 12 council meeting. James Pruitt
dates they are conducted to make sure there is no over- 3. Transportation needs – The committee is consid- may be reached at
lap in fundraising. Additionally all fundraisers must be ering getting rid of one van and purchasing a mini-bus The fee is $115 per hour
proposed to and approved by the superintendent. that will transport more than 6 people. for basic legal services. Real
Treasurer Deb Nester reported that for the year ex- estate and income tax mat-
penses are up by $149,000, but revenues are up by 4. Jessica Sliwinski is resigning as Varsity Volleyball ters are charged under a dif-
$276,000, compared to last November. She also shared Coach. ferent fee schedule.
the District is receiving a refund of $20,306 from the The council approved a
NWOESC for provided services overcharge. Dr. Granger 5. Enrollment is currently at 551 students, which is whenÊfinancinfee schedule for Floral Grove [email protected]
thanked the NWOESC for their transparency in this the same as the first week of school. FAIR AUTO REPAIRCHECK
matter.
High School Principal Anthony Stevens reported: In action items the following were addressed: ENGINE
1. State Board of Education is removing the point 1. Set the date for the Board Organizational Meeting TCOoNmTABCTeAllLaEmNDyER FOR MORE INFO
requirement for the Senior Graduation Test and devel- for Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 5 pm, and elected Tony Bray
oping a Task Force to look into alternatives. Jamie Schaffter as President Pro-Tem. Service Tech TIONÊ
2. The ACT test will be offered free of charge for ju- 2. Accepted the resignation of Paul Ledyard and Owner / Service Tech Ê
niors in the Spring of 2017. All juniors, except those Karen Wilson.
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3. Met with John Kaylor from NEOLA on policy revi- sport. Before dual sport participation is approved, the Ê
sions. athlete is required to meet with both coaches involved
4. Discussed recent events and thanked those in- as well as the athletic director and principal. DEFIANCE BRANCHÊ
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5. Recognized Taylor Moran as Junior High, and first day for students will be August 17, 2017, and last
Taylor Brown as High School Students of the Month. day will be May 24, 2018. Graduation will be held on Ê
Elementary Principal Michelle Molargik reported: May 27, 2018.
1. Third grade test results will be released on De- The Board entered in to Executive Session at 6:10 67B5rR5yIDaSGntEa,VtOeILhLRiEooCu4Ot3Re5N10ER56S BRANCHÊ
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Informal Edgerton Village The Village Reporter Wants To Know ...
Council Meeting Points To
Potential Huge Announcement "WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE CHILDHOOD CHRISTMAS PRESENT?”

Riley Brown Grace Saneholtz Braden Saneholtz
Pioneer Montpelier Montpelier

“Getting my phone!” “Diapers, clothes and “Lego Lord of the Rings
wipes for my babies!” Castle”

PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
BREAKING IT DOWN ... Edgerton Village Administrator Dawn Fitzcharles (center) clari-
fies points made by Belinda Miller of the Auditor of the State’s Office.

By: Timothy Kays rect the Village’s financial recovery. By Kenley Smith Cadin Jaessing Blake Jaessing
THE VILLAGE REPORTER statute, the Village Council must adopt a Montpelier Bryan Bryan
recovery plan and submit the plan to the
It was more of a financial workshop Commission for approval within one hun- “Peppa Pig Playhouse” “A black & yellow bicycle.” “A PS3”
than an ‘official’ special session of the dred twenty days of the Commission’s
Edgerton Village Council that was held first meeting. Gavin Jaessing Dale Gearhart Sue Gearhart
on the evening of December 14, but the Bryan Montpelier Montpelier
subject matter discussed may well re- The purpose of the plan is to identify
verberate through the community for the steps that have been or will be taken “An iPod.” “A bicycle when I was 10.” “Having family together.”
generations to come. by the Village to eliminate the fiscal emer-
gency conditions identified in the analy- Alysha Sloan Matt Sloan Dawn Smith
No roll calls were taken. No official sis. For each step, the plan discloses Montpelier Montpelier Montpelier
actions were taken. The only business estimated commencement and comple-
to be addressed was that of discussion tion dates. In addition, the plan contains “A leather jacket when I was “A Hot Wheels electric “Cabbage Patch Kids Doll”
of the proposed 2017 budget, the five- assurances that the Village’s actions will 16 & the birth of Jesus.” race car track!
year forecast of capital needs, and the conform to State statute regarding bud-
ongoing Village of Edgerton Financial geting and appropriating and that the Travis Smith Alysha Sloan Andy Martin
Recovery Plan. Village will adhere to monthly limitations Montpelier Montpelier Toledo
for expenditures and encumbrances that
Department heads of the Village were are consistent with the plan. “Electric Football game.” “Time off to spend with “TV Magic Kit!”
brought into the meeting individually family and friends.”
for fifteen minute sessions to discuss The initial meeting of the Financial Melissa Portala
the five-year capital needs forecast with Planning and Supervision Committee Toledo Steve Fiser Eric Smelzer
Councilors, Village Mayor Lance Bow- was held on April 9, 2014. The original Pioneer Kunkle
sher, and Village Administrator Dawn plan was adopted by the Council of the “A coupon book for hugs &
Fitzcharles. Each department discussed Village of Edgerton on June 23, 2014. kisses made by my daughter.” “A Microscope Set” “Singing with my family at
anticipated needs over the next five The plan will be amended as needed but, Christmas dinners”
years, and how those needs were being at a minimum, once a year.
addressed in the capital forecast. The
budgetary and financial turmoil that In order to better envision the results
has dominated the news in the Village of the proposed corrective actions, the
over the past few years remained an un- plan includes a financial forecast for the
dercurrent during the discussions, but next five years. The forecast includes es-
never did it fully surface or reflect in any timated revenues and expenditures for
form of tension or disagreement during each fund of the village, specifically iden-
any of the department head meetings. tifying the changes generated by each
All departments have made the neces- corrective action. The Plan also contains
sary adjustments and adaptations to a list of anticipated capital acquisitions
the required fiscal belt tightening as the and detailed schedules of the Village’s
Village continues to rise above the sea of required debt service payments.
red ink that brought about intervention
at the State level. Mayor Bowsher, Ms. Also presented was the 24-page five-
Fitzcharles, and the Councilors present year financial forecast, detailing the
were lavish with praises for the depart- estimated revenues and expenditures
ment heads and the Village employees for each fund of the Village. The fore-
who have, with time and innovative cast also included the full data for years
thinking, turned the proverbial Village 2014 and 2015, allowing for the desired
fiscal lemons into lemonade. identification of the changes generated
by corrective action that have been un-
After meeting with the department dertaken.
heads, Belinda Miller and Cynthia Mc-
Cafferty of the Auditor of the State’s Ms. Miller only touched on the high-
Office, came in for a detailed meeting lights of the five-year forecasts by fund
pertaining to the ongoing Village of Edg- in the 36-page report, and concluded
erton Financial Recovery Plan. As part by saying, “That’s your recovery plan;
of the 36-page update of the Financial it looks pretty good. Our expectation
Recovery Plan, the full background, would be, that if you approve this at the
purpose and timing of the plan and the Monday night (December 19) Council
events that brought about its implemen- meeting, and your budget would mir-
tation was detailed, stating… ror your recovery plan like it has in the
past, what I would expect is that when
At the request of the Mayor of the the Financial Planning and Supervision
Village of Edgerton, the Auditor of the Commission meet at their next meeting
State’s Office conducted an analysis of (March 9, 2017), I will make the recom-
the Village to determine if the financial mendation to terminate the fiscal emer-
condition of the Village had deteriorated gency to the Commission.”
to the point that a declaration of fiscal
watch or fiscal emergency was appro- Three years and two days after the
priate. The analysis identified the exis- Village of Edgerton was declared to be
tence of one fiscal emergency condition in a state of fiscal emergency, the Village
and declared the Village to be in fiscal Council is in a position to close the book
emergency on December 17, 2013. The on one of the darkest chapters in the
declaration of fiscal emergency prompted history of the Village. The Council meet-
the creation of a Financial Planning and ing of December 19 stands to be one of
Supervision Committee to oversee and di- a happy historical precedent.

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The Village Reporter Wants To Know ... Pioneer Mayor Excited As Bids For
Clark Street Project Come In Low
"WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS PRESENT?”

Baylee Joice Taylor Fenicle Allyson Hutchison
Pioneer Pioneer Montpelier

“My phone.” “Earrings from my “The Wii we got
Grandmother” for Christmas!”

PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF

PROJECT BIDS ... Dennis Miller of Maumee Valley Planning Organization and a
representative from Bell Engineering record the bids for the Clark Street extension
project in Pioneer. Mayor Ed Kidston and Administrator Al Fiser were on hand at
the commissioners’ chambers Dec. 15 in Bryan.

Deja Kimmel Paul Barnaby Sharon Morr By: James Pruitt cause the way Reifel has expanded; they
Stryker Metamora Delta have a lot of truck traffic that goes right
THE VILLAGE REPORTER by the school.
“A fleece blanket with “All my family gathered at “A Toni doll. I still have it. “It will divert all that truck traffic into
a horse pattern.” my grandparents’ house.” My grandma made outfits.” The Village of Pioneer will get a new
road this summer and it won’t cost local the industrial park where it should be.”
Tori Schindler Albert Kwader John Oxender taxpayers a dime. Reifel applies corrosion-resistant
Wauseon Pioneer Pioneer
A bid opening for the Clark Street coating to various metal pieces for a
“A purple bomber coat.” “A new granddaughter!” “Tickets to a game.” project drew several contractors Dec. 15 wide variety of customers. The business
to the fourth floor of the Williams Coun- began in March 1984.
Dave Thompson ty Courthouse. The bids ranged from a
Pioneer high of $2.2 million to a low of $1.9 mil- Kidston said the project is all due to
lion. the rapid growth of Reifel, which began
“Time with family.” in a chicken coop and now is a large
Pioneer Mayor Ed Kidston was and growing operation. The truck traffic
April McMillin pleased as the lowest bid was below the which had been using Baubice will now
Pioneer total amount of grants the village quali- use the Industrial Park where it right-
fied for in connection with the project. fully should go, he said.
“Time with family.” The low bid came from Salenbien at
$1,916,600.40 and the high bid was “Then they can get on 15 and go
from Crestline at $2.48 million. north or south,” Kidston said. “This is
something I really worked hard on get-
The engineer’s estimate was ting an answer here.
$2,053,213.37
“You don’t want to stunt Reifel’s
“We are just tickled pink,” the mayor growth, you want them to keep grow-
said. “Zero, zero, zero local dollars in ing and keep creating jobs. But all that
this thing.” truck traffic by the school was a real
problem.
“This is awesome.”
The village bid the project at the right “This is a dream come true.”
time of year, Kidston said. As a result
the community received bids close to or The following bids were received:
below the engineer’s estimate. ER Zeller $2,022,993.05
“We got a grant to pay for the whole Miller Bros. $2,157,767
thing,” Kidston said. Vernon Nagel $1,976,366.55
The bulk of the grants ($1,098,000) Underground Utilities Inc.,
came from the Economic Development $1,953,227.16
Administration, Village Administrator Al Crestline Paving $2,248,685.45
Tom Thompson Ed Kidston Fiser said. Other grants are from CDBG, Geddes Paving $2,222,600
Pioneer Pioneer 629 and Jobs and Commerce, he said. Bryan Excavating $1,953,738.45
The total is $2 million. George Gradel $2.2156210.31
“Dolphin Zubaz pants.” “A week at our cabin
with the family.”
The project will extend Clark Street Salenbien $1,916,600.40
north three-quarters of a mile and west Gerken Paving $2,104,169.35
for a half-mile west to connect with Cor-
way Drive so trucks for Reifel Industries James Pruitt may be reached at
can avoid Baubice Street [email protected]

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Kidston said. The com-
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HELP WANTED - RFS Charitable Foundation is currently HELP WANTED - QC Manager: Three plus years experi- LEGALS - On December 12, 2016, the Council of the
hiring for Clinical Supervisors, an Early Childhood Thera- ence in a similar position preferably in a machining envi- Village of Pioneer, Ohio passed the following legislation:
pist for the Toledo area and Case Managers for the Fulton ronment. Must be able to read blueprints, have hands-on Ordinance No. 13-2016: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ-
County area. We are seeking the best candidates to be experience with a wide variety of inspection devices, and ING THE RESURFACING OF US 20 WITHIN THE VIL-
a part of our innovative agency. As an agency, we seek the ability to program and run a CMM. Individual must LAGE OF PIONEER, OHIO AND DECLARING AN EMER-
to pioneer unique, comprehensive, and innovative ap- also possess good communication, documentation, and GENCY. This Ordinance authorizes ODOT to resurface
proaches to Behavioral Health Services, that will promote presentation skills. Position will work closely with both US 20 within the Village of Pioneer and declares an
abstinence, responsibility for self-care, positive lifestyle Engineering and Production to assure Quality objectives. emergency. All provisions of this Ordinance go into full
choices, and the ability to make informed decisions. Can- Will lead in developing the control plans for current and force and effect immediately.
didates must have at least 1 year of experience for desired future machining programs. This is a salaried position. Ordinance No. 14-2016: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZ-
position and have needed licensure for position. Being a Please send your resume to: Dalton Corporation, Stryker ING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OF
part of RFS Charitable Foundation would include great Machining Facility, HR Dept, PO Box 2600, Stryker, OH THE VILLAGE OF PIONEER, OHIO AND DECLARING
benefits such as 70% coverage in health insurance, free 43557. No phone calls please. AN EMERGENCY. This Ordinance authorizes the sale
dental and vision for the employee along with free life in- of a two (2) vehicles no longer needed for municipal pur-
surance. Generous vacation time and a flexible schedule HELP WANTED - Trucking company is searching for a poses and declares an emergency. This Ordinance shall
is also included. Pay is great for all candidates based on Diesel Mechanic. Duties include maintaining equipment, be effective immediately.
experience and education. Please email resume’s to HR@ inspections, preventative maintenance, trailer repair, Ordinance No. 15-2016: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
rfstackle.com and visit our website at www.rfstackle.com electrical and diagnostic repair, welding and fabrication. APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2016 AND DECLARING AN
We offer paid holiday and vacation. Pay based on experi- EMERGENCY. This Ordinance modifies appropriations
HELP WANTED - Snow’s Fire Protection is seeking a full ence. Email resume to [email protected] within the General Fund and Sanitary Sewer Fund dur-
time employee. Duties include, but not limited to, instal- or fax resume to 419-237-2684 ing the fiscal year 2016 and declares an emergency. All
lation, inspection, and repairs of fire extinguishers and provisions of this Ordinance go into full force and effect
pre-engineered systems in residential, commercial, and WANTED: STANDING TIMBER immediately.
industrial settings. All applicants must be able to life and Ordinance No. 16-2016: AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING
carry a minimum of 50lbs., climb ladders, be self-motivat- Conscientious timber harvester with the PERMANENT APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2017 AND DE-
ed and must have a good attitude. Applicants must have a largest grinder in the Tri-State area for CLARING AN EMERGENCY. The purpose of this Ordi-
clean driving record, be able to pass a drug screening, and nance is to establish permanent appropriations for the
have no criminal background. Anyone interested must ap- tree tops and land clearing Village of Pioneer for the year 2017 and declare an emer-
ply in person at 906 E. Mulberry St. Bryan, OH. G&D Wood Products gency. All provisions of this Ordinance go into full force
and effect immediately.
HELP WANTED - Local company is in need of flatbed / Sons & Daughters, Inc. Ordinance No. 17-2016: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING
Conestoga drivers to haul steel coils on a daily basis. Pay 517-254-4463 EXISTING SECTION 951.01 OF THE CODIFIED ORDI-
is based on experience. We offer paid holidays and paid NANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF PIONEER, OHIO, EN-
vacation. Home daily. Send resumes to algalloway.border- Machine Operators and ACTING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 951.01 RE-
[email protected] or send by Fax 419-237-2684 General Laborers Wanted GARDING CEMETERY CHARGES, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY. This Ordinance modifies section 951.01
Maintenance Positions No experience necessary. We are a plastic injection molder pro- of the Codified Ordinances to set charges for the Floral
Spangler Candy Company is currently seeking Process Mechanics to fill ducing a variety of large plastic products. We have four crews Grove Cemetery and declares an emergency. All provi-
full time positions. covering 2 Shifts (6 a.m. – 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.). Work 15 sions of this Ordinance go into full force and effect im-
Responsibilities include: Troubleshoots process and related machinery days out of 30 days a Month with a 3 day weekend every other mediately.
breakdowns on the production floor and throughout the plant to determine week. Starting wage is $11.50/hour entry or $12.50/hour skilled The complete text of the above legislation can be ob-
repair requirements. Performs daily preventative maintenance. Disas- based on experience, and shift premiums if applicable. All appli- tained or viewed at the office of the Village Fiscal Of-
sembles equipment, makes repairs by replacing or fabricating needed cants must successfully complete a pre-employment Drug screen. ficer at 409 South State Street, Pioneer, Ohio 43554.
parts for reassembly. Services all types of packaging and equipment re- This summary was prepared or reviewed and approved
lated to process machinery. Machines parts, solders, brazes and welds; OPEN INTERVIEWS by Thomas A. Thompson, Village Solicitor for the Village
installs piping, tubing and sheet metal, fabricating as needed. December 19 – December 30 of Pioneer, Ohio.
Qualified candidates must possess industrial maintenance experience in
a production process atmosphere. from 9am to 4pm WEST UNITY VILLAGE - ORDINANCE 2016-11
Competitive wage and benefit package includes: Health, dental, vision, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE RANGES AND
accident and life coverage, paid vacations and holidays, 20/20 Send resume to
pension program, 401k, company provided YMCA membership and tu- [email protected] RATES OF PAY OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND
ition reimbursement. Fax to: 419-485-5929 EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE OF WEST UNITY,
Qualified individuals should apply to:
http://spanglercandy.balancetrak.com/ or apply at: OHIO AND DECLARING IT AN EMERGENCY.
14620 Selwyn Dr., (REPLACES 2016-2-R)
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, Holiday City, OH 43543
Minorities, Females, Disabilities, Veterans Mayor: Peggy Bernath
Press Operator Needed All Shifts Att: Kim Grime, Fiscal Officer
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN All Village Ordinances may be viewed in full text
Applicants must have ability to lift 75 lbs consistently, at the Village Office, 118 W. Jackson Street, West
Join our team at SPANGLER CANDY basic tool knowledge, and ability to read, write and follow Unity, Ohio 43570. Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m.
COMPANY as an Electrical Technician. instructions. Willing to work overtime and weekends is nec- - 4:30 p.m.
essary. We offer medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insur-
Plans and performs all required operations ance, 401K, vacation, perfect attendance bonus and safety WEST UNITY VILLAGE - ORDINANCE 2016-12
pertaining to the installation, maintenance awards. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE
and repair of a wide variety of complicated
electrical and electronic equipment and circuits, Starting Wage $10.00 per hour and with shift premium for NO. 2015-13 AND AMENDING SECTION 181.09
hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and second and third shift. OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE

circuits used in the facility. All applicants Must be at least 18 years of age or older. VILLAGE OF WEST UNITY, OHIO AND DECLARING IT
AN EMERGENCY.
Requires formal training in industrial electrical, Maintenance Technician:
electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics. Must Strong Electrical Mayor: Peggy Bernath
be able to read and interpret complicated Att: Kim Grime, Fiscal Officer
electrical ladder and wiring diagrams, computer Must be safety-oriented with experience in hydraulics, All Village Ordinances may be viewed in full text
logic, pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams. mechanical and strong electrical. Experience in structural at the Village Office, 118 W. Jackson Street, West
Knowledge of transmission lines motors, foam is helpful and must be willing to work overtime. Must Unity, Ohio 43570. Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m.
generators and distribution equipment. Field be a problem solver and a good decision maker with good - 4:30 p.m.
communication skills.
experience required with industrial and commercial WEST UNITY VILLAGE - ORDINANCE 2016-13
wiring in accordance with National Electric Code. Starting pay range based on experience $15 to $23 per hour. 2017 PERMANENT ANNUAL APPROPRIATION
All applicants must have: ORDINANCE (VILLAGE).
Competitive wage and benefit package includes:
Health, dental, vision, accident and life • The ability to multi-task. Mayor: Peggy Bernath
coverage, paid vacations and holidays, • Good organizational skills Att: Kim Grime, Fiscal Officer
• Be able to demonstrate initiative to identify, All Village Ordinances may be viewed in full text
pension program, 401k, company provided at the Village Office, 118 W. Jackson Street, West
YMCA membership and tuition reimbursement. recommend and implement continuous improvements. Unity, Ohio 43570. Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m.
Qualified individuals should apply to: We offer, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D
http://spanglercandy.balnacetrak.com insurance,401K , vacation, perfect attendance bonus and WEST UNITY VILLAGE - ORDINANCE 2016-15
safety awards. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER,
Minorities, Females, Disabilities, Veterans Please Apply in Person: Between 9 am – 3:30 pm ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AND SALE OF REAL
405 N. Pleasantview Dr. • Liberty Center, OH 43532 ESTATE PURSUANT TO REVISED CODE SECTIONS
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or email resume to: [email protected]
AN EMERGENCY.
Legal Mayor: Peggy Bernath
Att: Kim Grime, Fiscal Officer
LEGALS - The Village of Stryker is accepting sealed bids All Village Ordinances may be viewed in full text
for the lease of farm land located along State Route 191 at the Village Office, 118 W. Jackson Street, West
within the Village of Stryker, more particularly described Unity, Ohio 43570. Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m.
as approximately 30.32 acres of Williams County Parcel - 4:30 p.m.
No. 064-090-01-024.000 ad approximately 2.82 acres lo-
cated at the southeast portion of Williams County Parcel Antiques
No. 064-090-01-020.000. If interested in viewing the land
or prior lease, contact the Village Administrator at (419) ANTIQUES - Fort Defiance Antiques - 402 Clinton St.,
682-2191. Sealed bids will be opened December 29, 2016 downtown Defiance. 419-782-6003. Mon.-Sat., 10-5.
at noon.

Beth Rediger, Fiscal Officer – Village of Stryker

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Pettisville Lady Blackbirds Improve Season To 6-1 With Win Over Hilltop

PHOTOS BY BILL BRAY, STAFF

"THE HOMETOWN HUDDLE"

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Wrestling Action

Archbold, Swanton, Wauseon, & Patrick Henry Throw Down In Quad Meet

PHOTOS BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF

Varsity Wrestling all won with pins. Harris in 1:04, Banis- View All Photos Of This Event Online At www.thevillagereporter.com
ter in :35, and Sosa in 1:42.
December 15th, 2016 WINTER 2016 Sports Schedules
Hudson (MI) 33, Delta 30
Wauseon 75, Patrick Henry 6 The Panthers turned in an outstand- December 23 - December 29
After winning the first four matches ing effort against one of the top wrestling
by forfeit, Wauseon got pins from Tyler programs in Michigan as there were no BOYS BASKETBALL (Dec 27) Evergreen @ Pettisville
Lange (126lbs.) and Maurido Barajas pins during the match. Drew Mattin (126 (Dec 23) Archbold @ Pettisville (Dec 28) Delta @ Bowsher
(132 lbs.) to gain the momentum. Other lbs.), CJ Leffler (132 lbs.), Colin Hoffman
Wauseon wins came from Hunter Yackee (138 lbs.), Travis Barnes (145 lbs.), John (Dec 23) Delta @ Evergreen (Dec 28) Perrysburg @ Archbold
(138lbs.) with a 6-3 win, Aaron Newland Mlynarek (160 lbs.), JD Osborn (170 (Dec 26-27) North Central/Wauseon @ (Dec 28) Swanton @ Eastwood
(145lbs.) with a pin in 4:50, Xavier Torres lbs.), Dylan Rogers (182 lbs.) were win- Buffalo Wild Wings Holiday Tournament (Dec 28-29) North Central @ Fremont
(152lbs.) win by forfeit, Andrew Bailey ners for the Panthers.
(160lbs.) pin in :39, Trent Davis (170lbs.) (Dec 27) Bath @ Bryan Tournament
and Aaron Harris (182lbs.) wins by forfeit December 17th, 2016 (Dec 27) Delta @ Stryker (Dec 28-29) Wauseon @ NW
and Tony Banister (195lbs.) with a pin (Dec 27) Ottawa Glandorf @ Archbold
in 3:16. Wauseon, competing in the Fricker’s (Dec 27) Swanton @ Rossford Signal Tournament
Dual Meet Tournament at Defiance Col- (Dec 29) Hilltop @Monclova (Dec 29-30) Stryker @ Bryan Holiday Classic
Wauseon 67, Swanton 9 lege, finished 8-2. The field was deep and (Dec 29) Pettisville @ Tinora
In the second match at the NWOAL competitive at the tournament. The Indi- (Dec 29-30) Bryan @ Lake Tournament (Dec 29-30) Hilltop @ Ayersville Holiday
quad meet the Indians rolled again. ans finished 5-0 on the first of the two- (Dec 29-30) Edgerton/Edon @ Route 49 Tournament
Gavin Ritter (106lbs.) scored a technical day tournament. The Indians lost three WRESTLING
fall in 5:23, McKayla Campbell (113 lbs.) wrestlers for day two. One to illness and Classic (Antwerp)
won by forfeit, Jarrett Bischoff (120lbs) two to injury that took some wind out of (Dec 29-30) Evergreen/Montpelier (Dec 27-28) Archbold @ Medina
and Tyler Lange (126lbs.) won by pins. their sails. The Indians were led by Gavin (Dec 28) Delta/Montpelier @ Bryan
Bischoff won in :46 while Lange was a Ritter and Sandro Ramirez who finished @ Northwood Holiday Classic
winner I 1:53. Maurico Barajas (132lbs.) the tournament 10-0. Ramirez gained GIRLS BASKETBALL Golden Bears JV Invitational
won a 3-1 decision, Hunter Yackee his 100th career victory during the com- (Dec 29-30) Delta/Wauseon @ Breckview
(138lbs.) won by a pin in 4:43, Sandro petition. Andrew Bailey finished 9-1 for (Dec 23) Delta @ Evergreen
Ramirez (152lbs.) won with a pin in :54, Wauseon while Mauricio Barajas fin- Holiday Tournament
Xavier Torres (160lbs.) was an 18-3 win- ished 7-1. Finishing 8-2 for the Indians
ner, Andrew Bailey (170lbs.) won by pin were Tony Banister, Hunter Yackee, Alex
in 1:10, Aaron Harris (195lbs.), Tony Sosa and Aaron Harris. Jarrett Bischoff
Banister (195lbs.) and Alex Sosa (285lbs.) finished the tournament 7-3.

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