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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4TH, 2017 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 9 EDITION 1

THIS WEEK IN Edon American Legion Post 662
Has New Location To Call Home
THE
PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF By: Kent Hutchison
vILLAGE reporter THE VILLAGE REPORTER
PROUD MEMBERS ... Edon American Legion Post 662 members Karl Mauerhan,
West Unity Moves Into Marvin Gearhart, Lamont Knapp, & Dan Gallagher are all smiles as they pose in After many years of meeting at the Edon Public Li-
New Office Building front of the military branch flags at their new Legion Hall. brary, the Edon American Legion Post 662 finally has a
place all to themselves. Up until the early 1990s, Post
•••• 662, which was organized in 1946, used to own the
Family, Bryan Board building next to what until recently housed the Edon
Angered By Preschooler Steak House. It was at that time the Post members
Being Left On Bus decided it was a financially responsible decision to sell
the building after receiving an offer that was too good
•••• to refuse.
November Shows Lower
Number Of Unemployed After the building sale, the Post meetings were held
at the library. That all changed this summer when the
For Area State Edon American Legion moved into the vacant building
•••• between the Edon State Bank and the Best Insurance
Agency. According to members Dan Gallagher, Karl
Fulton County Supports Water Mauerhan, Marvin Gearhart, and Lamont Knapp, the
Systems Study: Barnaby Signs new building meets the needs of Post 662 quite nicely.
Off As County Commissioner This is quite obvious as the members have adorned the
building with several military and historical artifacts
•••• that have been collected over the years.
Williams County
Commissioners Approve The four aforementioned members are obviously
Plan For Fairgrounds House very proud of their new home as they provided a tour
of the building as well as explanations of its contents.
•••• After this visit it is apparent that members hope to re-
Wauseon City Council Gets main at their new location for a long time!
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Montpelier Triumphs Over Fayette On The Locomotive Court Kent Hutchison can be reached at
[email protected]

Fulton County Says Goodbye
To Commissioner Barnaby

PHOTO BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF
SHOT TAKEN ... Montpelier's Evan Friend is hopeful to
regain control after a shot taken by Fayette while Travis
Wagner does his best to block him. Montpelier was trium-
phant over Fayette with a score of 60-46.

GRAND OLD FLAG ... Dan Gallagher and Marvin Gearhart show off the 48 star flag
that was the Nation’s flag when the original Post 662 was organized in 1946.

Manny’s Tacos Opens
For Business In Wauseon

PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF

FOND FAREWELL ... Paul Barnaby poses with State
Sen. Randy Gardner (R-Bowling Green) at a going away
party Fulton County threw for the four-term commis-
sioner Dec. 29.

PHOTO BY MONICA SMITH, STAFF By: James Pruitt
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
OPEN FOR BUSINESS ... Members of the Wauseon Chamber joined family and friends for the ribbon cutting at
Manny’s Tacos on Fulton Street in Wauseon. Named after her 12 year old son Manny, owner Rebecca Martinez Friends, colleagues and family came out to salute
is proud to serve fresh to order recipes to her hungry customers. Presently open from 6-2 on Tuesdays thru one of Fulton County’s longest-serving commissioners
Sundays, she serves breakfast all day featuring homemade tortillas and has daily lunch specials and a small Dec. 29 as Paul Barnaby said good-bye.
menu. Dine in or carry out by calling 419-335-0388.
Barnaby has been a commissioner since 2000 and
decided to retire at the end of his fourth term. He has
no immediate plans, he said.

Fulton County hosted the party held on the sec-
ond floor of the administration building in Wauseon.
Several department heads and a couple of dignitaries
were among those who came to pay their respects. The
event was as bubbly as Barnaby who walked around
the room and introducing various people to the audi-
ence.

Barnaby was in his glory as recalled the significance
of each person to his life. Some were former students,
others family members and others former commission-
ers. Barnaby’s smile was infectious as he worked the
room, getting everyone to grin.

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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

EDON POLICE $300; Costs: $45; Jail: 90 days with 90 Stuckey, Jay E. (West Unity, Ohio). For: Fulton County Health Center
(Dec 13) Agency Assist days suspended. No future violations OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 (Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Hull, Dan-
(Dec 13) Warning – Speed within next 3 years. No motorcycle en- days with 17 days suspended. Opera- iel E.I. (Delta, Ohio) and Hull, Stacie E.
(Dec 14) Vehicle Unlock dorsement. Fine: $200; Costs: $40. tor’s license suspended from December (Delta, Ohio). $211,193.
(Dec 15) Citizen Assist Coler, Dustin T. (Bryan, Ohio). Vio- 22, 2016 to June 20, 2017. No future
(Dec 15) Warning – Speed lation of restriction. Fine: $300; Costs: violations within next 2 years. 1st Tim-
(Dec 15) Suspicious Activity $90; Jail: 90 days with 90 days sus- ers Retreat within 90 days. Vacate ADM FULTON COUNTY

DIVORCE & DISSOLUTION
(Dec 19) Speed – Warning pended. Operator’s license suspended license suspension and fees. Failure to Cairns, Pamela S. (Archbold, Ohio)
(Dec 19) Agency Assist from December 22, 2016 to March 22, control. Fine: $50; Costs: $40. and Gilson, Gerald T. (Toledo, Ohio).
(Dec 21) Warning – Violation 2017. 64/53 speed. Fine: $45; Costs: Swalley, Gavin M. (Montpelier, Ohio). Fetter, Tiffany N. (Defiance, Ohio) and
(Dec 21) Warning – Speed $40. Leaving the scene. Fine: $300; Costs: Fetter, Kamell A. (St. Claresville, Ohio).
(Dec 21) Assist Fire Dept Cousino, Bradon J. (Montpelier, Ohio). $90; Jail: 60 days with 60 days sus- Garbers, Nathaniel N. (Wauseon, Ohio)
(Dec 22) Commercial Alarm Failure to control. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. pended. No future violations within next and Garbers, Ann M. (Morenci, Michi-
(Dec 22) Citation – Speed Cupps, Megan R. (Sherwood, Ohio). 2 years. Expired operator’s license. Fine: gan).
(Dec 22) Warning – Parking Violation Lanes of travel. Fine: $50; Costs: $79. $75; Costs: $40. Improper start and Gonzalez, Heather J. and Gonzalez,
(Dec 23) Speed – Warning Dales, Shelly R. (Defiance, Ohio). back. Fine: $50; Costs: $40. Cruz M. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(Dec 23) Citation – Speed Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Sweet, Jacob W. (Hicksville, Ohio). Morr, Melynda A. (Fayette, Ohio) and
(Dec 23) Warning – Parking Violation Degler, Delminda P. (Wauseon, Ohio). Traffic control device. Fine: $46; Costs: Morr, Mark W. (Fayette, Ohio).
(Dec 23) Wellbeing Check 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. $79. Norris, Elissa M. (Wauseon, Ohio) and
(Dec 23) Warning – Equipment Dix, Cindy L. (Bryan, Ohio). Failure Thayer, Richard L. (Napoleon, Ohio). Norris, TylerW. (Delta, Ohio).
Violation to yield. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. 64/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Snyder, Robert J. Jr. (Oregon, Ohio)
Goebel, Richard L. Jr. (Bryan, Ohio). Treesh, Ronald W. Sr. (Montpelier, and Snyder, Jessie M. (Wauseon, Ohio).
OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 Ohio). Driving under suspension/failure Verbigghe, Jamie L. (Swanton, Ohio)
WEST UNITY POLICE days with 17 days suspended. Opera- to reinstate. Fine: $300; Costs: $85. Op- and Verbrigghe, Chad M. (Gladstone,
(Dec 11) Vehicle in Ditch
(Dec 12) Property Damage tor’s license suspended from October 22, erator’s license suspended from Decem- Michigan).
(Dec 12) Found Property 2016 to April 20, 2017. No future viola- ber 29. 2016 to March 29. 2017. Weasel, Kelli L. (Archbold, Ohio) and
(Dec 12) Parking Complaint tions within next 2 years. Vacate ADM Von Allmen, Abigail M. (Bryan, Ohio). Weasel, Christopher L. (Euclid, Ohio).
(Dec 12) Disorderly Conduct license suspension and fees. 48/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(Dec 12) Truck Off Route – Warning Grosjean, Shelley L. (Archbold, Ohio). Weible, Derek J. (Napoleon, Ohio).
(Dec 14) Domestic Dispute 49/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. FULTON COUNTY

COMMON PLEAS
(Dec 14) Agency Assist Grube, Matthew A. (Bryan, Ohio). Zedaker, Kenneth J. (Bryan, Ohio). A Napoleon woman was sentenced on
(Dec 14) Fraud Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Failure to control. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. December 16, 2016 in the Fulton County
(Dec 14) Unruly Juvenile Gutierrez, Daniel L. (Bryan, Ohio). Common Pleas Court according to coun-
(Dec 15) Traffic Crash Driving under suspension. Fine: $300; WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL ty prosecutor Scott A. Haselman. Shan-
(Dec 15) 911 Hang Up Costs: $84; Jail: 90 days with 90 days Balke, Branden Z. (Pioneer, Ohio). non Baumbarger, age 34, previously pled
(Dec 16) Domestic Dispute suspended. Operator’s license suspend- Theft. Fine: $250; Costs: $130; Jail: 180 guilty to Grand Theft. On or about July
(Dec 16) Traffic Crash ed from December 29, 2016 to March 29, days with 170 days suspended. No fu- 9, 2016, she stole a rifle. Judge James
(Dec 16) Drug Complaint 2016. No future violations within next 2 ture violations within next 2 years. Work E. Barber sentenced Ms. Baumbarger
(Dec 17) Agency Assist years. Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. release granted. to 3 years of community control and or-
(Dec 17) Lock Out Keller, Kaleb W. (Montpelier, Ohio). dered her to pay prosecution costs and
(Dec 17) Drug Complaint Hillman, Robert P. (Bryan, Ohio). Ex- Child endangerment. Fine: $300; Costs: court appointed counsel fees, seek and
(Dec 17) Wanted Person pired plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. $91; Jail: 90 days with 90 days sus- maintain employment, pay restitution of
(Dec 17) Criminal Damage pended. No future violations within next $1,525 to the victims, successfully com-
(Dec 18) Suspicious Person Hilty, Douglas W. (Pioneer, Ohio). 2 years. Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $150; plete the Serenity Haven drug treatment
(Dec 18) Domestic Violence Failure to control. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Costs: $40. Possession. Fine: $150; program and all aftercare, have no con-
(Dec 18) 911 Hang Up Costs: $40. Operator’s license suspend- tact with the victims, stay out of bars/
(Dec 18) Unsecure Premises Huntington, Alex J. (Defiance, Ohio). ed from December 20, 2016 to June 18, taverns, and not possess or consume
(Dec 18) Medical Emergency 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 2017. Agency to destroy contraband. alcohol or any illegal substances. Fail-
(Dec 18) Agency Assist Stantz, Chad M. (Bryan, Ohio). Crim- ure to comply could result in Ms. Baum-
(Dec 18) Speed – Warning Johnson, Jessica L. (Wauseon, Ohio). inal damage. Fine: $250; Costs: $84; barger spending 30 months in prison.
(Dec 19) Traffic Crash/Driving Under Failure to control. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Jail: 30 days with 30 days suspended.
Suspension – Citation No future violations within next 2 years. A man formerly of Lyons, OH, was
(Dec 19) Unruly Child Keller, Kaleb W. (Montpelier, Ohio). Restitution of $237.80 to prosecutor. sentenced on December 16, 2016 in the
(Dec 19) Failure to Reinstate – OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $110; Jail: 20 Wetson, Joshua W. (Bryan, Ohio). Fulton County Common Pleas Court
Citation days with 17 days suspended. Opera- Domestic violence. Fine: $350; Costs: according to county prosecutor Scott
(Dec 21) 911 Hang Up tor’s license suspended from August 20, $379; Jail: 180 days with 170 days sus- A. Haselman. Rickey Lamb, Jr., age 25,
(Dec 21) Traffic Crash/Improper Back- 2016to February 16, 2017. No future pended. No future violations within next was found guilty of Aggravated Arson,
ing – Citation/OVI/Arrest violations within next 2 years. Vacate 5 years. No violent or threatening con- Insurance Fraud, Grand Theft, Telecom-
(Dec 21) Left of Center – Warning ADM license suspension and fees. 63/55 tact with victim. Hands Down Domestic munications Fraud, and Falsification in
(Dec 22) Drug Complaint speed. Fine: $45; Costs: $40. Violence Program. a Theft Offense. On January 3, 2015,
he set fire to an occupied structure in
(Dec 23) Alarm Kuhn, Ronald (Defiance, Ohio). 40/25 Lyons. He then filed a false claim with
speed. Fine: $45; Costs: $93.01.

Leupp, Larry E. (Delta, Ohio). Seat
belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.

Lirot, Joseph E. (Bryan, Ohio). Driv-
ing under suspension. Fine: $300; Costs:
(Dec 23) Parking Problem $90; Jail: 0 days with 87 days suspend- FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC an insurance company. Judge James
(Dec 23) Speed/Driving Under Suspen- ed. Operator’s license suspended from Aeschliman, Ann M. (Stryker, Ohio). E. Barber sentenced Mr. Lamb to 6
sion – Citation December 29, 2016 to March 29, 2017. Assured clear distance ahead. Fine: years in prison for Aggravated Arson, 11
(Dec 24) Telephone Harassment 66/55 speed. Fine: $45; Costs: $40. $102; Costs: $88. months in prison for Insurance Fraud,
(Dec 24) Unsecure Premises Brandt, Michaele A. (Wauseon, Ohio). 11 months in prison for Grand Theft, 11
(Dec 25) Lock Out Long, Jeffrey P. (Bryan, Ohio). U Turn. Expired plates. Fine: $37; Costs: $88. months in prison for Telecommunica-
Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Chandler, Suzanna L. (Delta, Ohio). tions Fraud, and 11 months in prison
WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80. for Falsification in a Theft Offense, to be
Anderson, Caroll J. (Pioneer, Ohio). Lovejoy, Jaclyn E. (West Unity, Ohio). Clemens Sugg, Lisa (Delta, Ohio). Fail- served concurrently with one another,
Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Failure to control. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. ure to yield. Fine: $102; Costs: $88. for a total term of 6 years, and to pay
Arnos, Micheal J. (Bryan, Ohio). Covey, Andrea F. (Wauseon, Ohio). restitution of $18,500 to the insurance
73/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Lueck, Samuel W. (Bryan, Ohio). Traffic device. Fine: $102; Costs: $88. company.
Bailey, Mitzi J. (Bryan, Ohio). 53/35 54/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Dotson, Brandy L. (Swanton, Ohio).
speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $43. Two individuals were sentenced on De-
Balke, Branden Z. (Pioneer, Ohio). Vi- Miller, Lynn A. (Stryker, Ohio). Seat Eschhofen, Stephanie (Bryan, Ohio). cember 20, 2016 in the Fulton County
olation of restriction. Fine: $300; Costs: belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Assured clear distance ahead. Fine: Common Pleas Court according to coun-
$130; Jail: 90 days with 90 days sus- $102; Costs: $88. ty prosecutor Scott A. Haselman. Tara
pended. Operator’s license suspended Nickels, Bailey D. (Bryan, Ohio). Ex- Hough, Dylan T. (Wauseon, Ohio). Zuber, age 26, of Sylvania, OH, previ-
from July 14, 2016 to October 12, 2016. pired plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 66/50 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80. ously pled guilty to Operating a Vehicle
No future violations within next 2 years. Jarboe, Craig J. (Montpelier, Ohio). While Intoxicated and Attempted Im-
Bauer, Travis D. (Bryan, Ohio). Fail- Nofziger, Jon C. (Archbold, Ohio). Failure to yield. Fine: $102; Costs: $88. properly Handling Firearms in a Motor
ure to reinstate. Fine: $300; Costs: Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Liechty, Anthony W. (Delta, Ohio). Vehicle. While driving on July 2, 2016,
$93.01. Stop sign. Fine: $37; Costs: $80. she attempted to transport a handgun
Beal, Dale D. (Bryan, Ohio). Seat belt. Northrup, Jessica A. (Montpelier, Mohr, Caroline B. (Swanton, Ohio). while under the influence of alcohol.
Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Ohio). Fine: $40; Costs: $85. 81/55 speed. Fine: $102; Costs: $80. Judge James E. Barber sentenced Ms.
Beard, Ryan M. (Edon, Ohio). Failure Oyer, Brandon D. (Archbold, Ohio). Zuber to 2 years of community control
to control. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Odham, Tony R. (Bryan, Ohio). No Failure to control. Fine: $102; Costs: and ordered her to complete a 3 day
Blevins, Dustin M. (Stryker, Ohio). driver’s license. Fine: $250; Costs: $79. $88. driver’s intervention program, in lieu of
OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 Reutnner, Anna (Archbold, Ohio). Fail- 3 days in jail, forfeit her firearm to the
days with 14 days suspended. Opera- Patel, Bhagavandas P. (Bryan, Ohio). ure to yield. Fine: $102; Costs: $88. State, forfeit her interest in her vehicle
tor’s license suspended from December Improper start and back. Fine: $71; Ruger, Bradly W. (Fayette, Ohio). to the State, stay out of bars/taverns,
20, 2016 to June 18, 2017. No future Costs: $79. 78/55 speed. Fine: $100; Costs: $88. not possess or consume alcohol or any
violations within next 2 years. 1st Tim- Sentle, Payne M. (West Unity, Ohio). illegal substance, pay a $375 fine, and
ers Retreat within 90 days. Vacate ADM Patton, Kellie E. (Edgerton, Ohio). 82/70 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $88. suspended her license for 6 months,
license suspension and fees. Assured 74/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Shipman, Chyenne N. (Delta, Ohio). with driving privileges for work, proba-
dlear distance ahead. Fine: $50; Costs: 68/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $80. tion appointments, and attending the
$40. Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Pinette, Jackie E. (West Unity, Ohio). Short, Kelly C. (Archbold, Ohio). 74/55 driver’s intervention program. Failure to
Booher, Violet M. (Pioneer, Ohio). 49/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80. comply could result in Ms. Zuber spend-
Failure to yield. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Starr, Alyson K. (Delta, Ohio). Failure ing 177 days in CCNO for OVI, and 177
Boucher, Devin S. (Bryan, Ohio). Pittman, Chad M. (Napoleon, Ohio). to control. Fine: $102; Costs: $80. days in CCNO for Attempted Improper
Failure to control. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. 71/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $84. Torres, Angel C. (Wauseon, Ohio). Stop Handling of a Firearm, to be served con-
Bruce, Kathy (Bryan, Ohio). 47/35 sign. Fine: $102; Costs: $80. currently with one another, for a total
speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Prescott, James R. (Hicksville, Ohio). Verdin, Carly L. (Wauseon, Ohio). jail time of 177 days.
Bumpus, John D. (Hillsdale, Michi- Failure to reinstate. Fine: $125; Costs: 72/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80.
gan). 53/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Wiemken, Patricia D. (Napoleon, Ohio). Wendy Whaley, age 48, of Swanton,
$79. 71/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $88. OH, previously pled guilty to Theft and
Burke, Paul V. (Edgerton, Ohio). As- Reger, Tammy M. (Montpelier, Ohio). Zeunen, Matthew (Swanton, Ohio). Forgery. Between November 26, 2012,
sured clear distance ahead. Fine: $71; Improper start and back. Fine: $71; Failure to yield. Fine: $102; Costs: $80. to December 9, 2014, she stole property
Costs: $79. valued at $1,000 or more. On Septem-
ber 3, 2014, she forged a check. Judge
Costs: $79. Rensberger, Dustin L. (Fayette, Ohio). James E. Barber sentenced Ms. Whaley
No turn on red. Fine: $35; Costs: $79. to 4 years of community control and or-

Rockey, William S. (Pioneer, Ohio).
68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

Robbins, Cody S. (Sylvania, Ohio).
OVI. Fine: $750; Costs: $84; Jail: 90
days with 70 days suspended. Opera-
tor’s license suspended from November
20, 2016 to November 20, 2017. No fu-
ture violations within next 2 years. Work
release granted. Vacate ADM license
suspension and fees.

Saylers, Micheal A. (Ney, Ohio). Seat
belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
Casebere, Stephen A. (Bryan, Ohio). Shields, James A. (Montpelier, Ohio). FULTON COUNTY CIVIL
For: Fulton County Health Center
Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Failure to reinstate. Fine: $300; Costs: (Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Anastacio, dered her to have no contact with the
Cassidy, Nancy K. (Bryan, Ohio). Ex- $84; Jail: 90 days with 90 days sus- Gonzalo (Delta, Ohio) and Anastacio, victims, pay restitution of $10,700 to
pired plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. pended. Operator’s license suspended Ashley C. (Delta, Ohio). $1193.68. the victims, complete a theft education
Chester, Trayce (West Unity, Ohio). from December 22, 2016 to March 3, For: Fulton County Health Center course, seek and maintain employment,
48/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 2017. (Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Cole, Beth and serve 15 days in CCNO within a 120
Coffman, Chad M. (Montpelier, Ohio). Silva, Josue (Bryan, Ohio). Assured (Delta, Ohio). $251.12. day period. Failure to comply could re-
OVI. Fine: $750; Costs: $90; Jail: 90 clear distance ahead. Fine: $50; Costs: For: Fulton County Health Center sult in Ms. Whaley spending 10 months
days with 70 days suspended. Opera- $79. (Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Fleitz, Robert in prison for Theft and 10 months
tor’s license suspended from August 13, Sobczak, Julianne M. (Montpelier, (Swanton, Ohio) and Fleitz, Samantha for Forgery, to be served concurrently
2016 to August 13, 2017. No future vio- Ohio). Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. (Swanton, Ohio). $312. with one another, for a total term of 10
lations within next 2 years. Work release Solis, Rafael J. (Alvordton, Ohio). For: Fulton County Health Center months.
granted. Recovery Services of Northwest 66/55 speed. Fine: 446; Costs: $79. (Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Fulton, David A Wauseon woman was sentenced on
Ohio. Vacate ADM license suspension Stiltner, Michael (Bryan, Ohio). Ex- W. (Delta, Ohio) and Fulton, Samantha December 22, 2016, in the Fulton ...
and fees. Violation of restriction. Fine: pired plates. Fine: $35; Costs: $79. L. (Delta, Ohio). $149.99.
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Fountain City Christian School Fulton County Commissioners
Selects Students Of The Month Reject Boundary Certification

Requests From Archbold, Delta

PHOTOS PROVIDED By: James Pruitt PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
OUTSTANDING STUDENTS ... Fountain City Christian School’s Servant Leaders UNANIMOUS DECISION ... Fulton
for the months of November and December are Seth Johnston - 1st grade (top left), Stressing unity of the county, the County Board President Paul Barnaby
James Stokes - 3rd grade (top right), Daniel Cantu - 8th grade (bottom left), and Fulton County Board of Commissioners addresses the audience Dec. 22 dur-
Dominic Boothman - 8th grade (bottom right). Teachers and staff choose students voted to deny boundary certification re- ing discussions about the boundary re-
each month who exhibit servant’s hearts as they set an example for their fellow quests from Archbold and Delta. quests from Archbold and Delta. Barna-
classmates. by forcefully said the unity of the county
The board voted 2-1 on Archbold’s is paramount and voted against both
Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary request and 3-0 in rejecting Delta’s. requests. He was joined by Jeff Rupp
Celebrates At Christmas Luncheon The vote means the current townships for Archbold’s request. Bill Rufenacht
boundaries will not change. made it unanimous in rejecting Delta’s
request.
Board President Paul Barnaby led
the opposition, expressing his belief the “I have thought about this issue a
county works better as one unit and not great deal and have changed my mind a
divided between townships and cities. few times on how I would cast my vote.”
He has been a strong proponent of the
status quo and was quite vocal in his It’s only natural for villages, as they
opposition to the villages’ requests. grow, to take on more responsibilities
and duties townships generally perform,
Commissioner Jeff Rupp opposed Rupp said. This includes road mainte-
both requests and said the current nance and fire protection.
township system works best for the ru-
ral areas of the county. Archbold and Delta believe they have
reached the point to go it alone, with
The importance of the decision was township oversight, Rupp said. While
clear to Commissioner Bill Rufenacht, some people complain of being double
who said it was unlikely any of the board taxes for roads, village residents have
members were aware the law concern- supported levies for roads in the rural
ing boundaries existed when they ran areas, he said.
for office. The four entities in question
have been concerned about their piece “It is also true that the township resi-
of the world, he said. dents who live outside of the village lim-
its but work in the village pay an income
While the townships have said they tax on their earnings that they did not
are concerned about the incorporated vote on nor have the ability to vote on
parts of their territories, Rufenacht is how those tax monies are spent,” Rupp
not convinced their actions supported said. “I have also heard the argument
those statements. For some, the current from supporters of the township side of
system has always worked in the past the issue that ‘It’s been done this way
so why shouldn’t it now, he said. for 150 years so why change?’ Well, if we
never made a change because of the way
“I don’t believe (in that’s the way it’s things had been done in the past there
always been), because we would still be would never be progress of any kind so
in covered wagons and stagecoaches,” I don’t believe that is a valid argument
Rufenacht said. either.”

State law dictates that when a town A vote to approve the boundary re-
reaches 5,000 people, it automatically quests may solve some of the issues,
becomes a city. It allows county boards but not all, Rupp said.
to make exceptions, Rufenacht said.
“Especially the issue of long-term
The current system has worked for funding,” Rupp said.
150 years, Barnaby said. The area lives
with city rules and township rules, with “I am also of the opinion that this is-
the 5,000-resident threshold to meet, he sue needs to be addressed at the state
suggested that those want to be come a level and that the statutes should be
city to purchase land at the going rate of changed to give some protections from
$10,000 an acre and grow their towns undue harm to the townships.”
that way.
Archbold Mayor Jeff Farmer said
“My suggestion is to buy some land he was happy the process has run its
and start building houses if you want to course because the village had several
bring people into the village,” Barnaby other pressing matters to address.
said. “I am all for that.
Delta officials declined to comment.
“However, Fulton County is Fulton
County because we rub elbows and James Pruitt may be reached at
shake hands with everybody.” [email protected]

Dividing the county was never in the
equation for Barnaby, he said.

“I can’t; I think it’s terrible,” Barnaby
said.

For Rupp, while he can understand
the need for change, doesn’t believe now
is the time for such action. He wants to
maintain the status quo until the legis-
lature can offer townships more protec-
tion.

“I have studied this issue in depth,”
Rupp said reading from a prepared
statement. “I have read statute, law, and
judicial opinions. I have studied what
other townships, villages, counties, and
states have proposed and done, or not
done. And I have had conversations with
many residents of the entities involved.

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON ... Canned goods, paper products, cleaning supplies and SENIOR CENTER NEWS
personal hygiene items were collected for Helping Hands local food pantry at the
annual Christmas celebration luncheon held by CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Auxil- Bryan Senior Center Announces
iary Tuesday, Dec. 20th. Pictured with donated items are auxiliary members, from Regular Euchre Party Results
left to right, Jan Follett, Lorna Myers, Dorothy Briner, Ruth Cooley, and Carol Erik-
sen, Vice President. The luncheon meeting was held at First Presbyterian Church, The Bryan Senior Center hosted a The Senior Center hosted another
Montpelier, catered by ladies of the church—Jean Darby and Sharon Crowe. Rev. regular euchre party on December 20, regular euchre party on December 27,
David Tilly also attended. Following the luncheon, President Armeda Sawmiller 2016. There were 17 players present. 2016. There were 13 players present.
conducted the business meeting. A moment of silence was observed for the pass- The winners for the day were: 1st place The winners for the day were: 1st place
ing of auxiliary members Doris Dilworth and Linda Lewis. Treasurer Barb Dietsch went to: Gary Okuley with a 247. 2nd went to: Gary Okuley with a 309. 2nd
presented a candlelight Christmas memorial with white rose honoring deceased place was tied three ways: Vinnie Stark, place went to: Vinnie Stark with a 296.
members. Roll call was taken sharing a special Christmas wish for someone else. Cletus Noll and Pat Day with a 235. The The door prizes went to: Evelyn Fox,
Christmas cards were collected for the hospital card shower and patient favors, a door prizes were won by: Laverne Wirth, Geri Cliffton, Bonnie Taylor and Marga-
variety of Christmas ornaments, delivered by Joyce Schelling for December. Presi- Shirley Williams, Geri Cliffton, Ward ret McBride. For more information call:
dent Armeda thanked all who assisted with the annual “Lighting the Way to Christ- Harvey and Bonnie Harrison. 419-636-4047.
mas” memorial program held Dec. 4th and Book & Gift Fair held Nov. 29th. Due to
the New Year’s holiday, executive board members will meet Tuesday, Jan. 3rd at
10:30 a.m. at the Montpelier hospital conference room. The next regular auxiliary
meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 9th at 1:00 p.m. with guest speaker Mont-
pelier Chief of Police Dan McGee. Roll call will be “What is something you remember
getting in trouble for when you were young?”. Guests are welcome to attend.

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Williams & Fulton County Library News

Bryan Library’s Novel Ideas Book Knitting, Paper Craft, & Spanish
Club Makes Selections For 2017 Sessions Coming Up At Bryan Library
On Tuesday, January 17 knit at the held on Tuesdays, January 10th and
“Novel Ideas” book discussion April 25 - Lexicon by Max Barry Bryan Main Library West Annex! Bring 24th in the Harmon Room.
group, at the Williams County Public May 23 - The Rainbow Comes and your own knitting project to work on
Library in Bryan, meets on the second Goes by Anderson Cooper from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the Harmon Come join in on sessions where we
floor in the library at 7:00 pm on the June 27 - The Great Gatsby by F. Room. Bring a friend and spend a relax- learn and practice how to speak Eng-
fourth Tuesday of each month. Why Scott Fitzgerald ing couple of hours of just stitching and lish and Spanish basics. Spontaneous
not make plans now to join in dur- July 25 - The Son by Phillipp Mey- chatting together. phrases, proper phonics, and, pronun-
ing the upcoming year? If you love er ciation. Practicing every day common
to read and discuss books, you are August 22 - The Joy Luck Club by Pam Lash, local paper crafter with ways of saying everyday conversations.
invited to come and participate and Amy Tan LoveBug Creations and lover of paper No test, just sharing and helping each
be a part of the group. Copies of the September 26 - Redemption Road dolls, will be sharing some techniques other learn: “How do you say”? Or
next book to be discussed are waiting by John Hart and tips in the Harmon Room at the ¿Cómo se dice?
at the library desk for those wishing October 24 - The Liars Club by West Annex of the Bryan Main Library
to be a part of the club. Book selec- Mary Karr on Tuesday January 17 from 6:00 to Ven a unirse a las sesiones en las
tions have been chosen for 2017 and November 28 - Look at Me by Jen- 7:45 pm. que aprenderas y practicaras cómo
are as follows: nifer Egan hablar lo básico en inglés y español.
December 19 - The Golem and the This event is geared for adults who Frases espontáneas, fonéticas adecua-
January 24 - Behind the Scenes Jinni by Helene Wecker can remember paper dolls as a magical das, y pronunciación. La práctica de
at the Museum by Kate Atkinson past time. If you would enjoy making a cada día formas comunes de decir las
few paper dolls, using Julie Nutting doll conversaciones cotidianas. No hay nin-
February 28 - Someday, Someday, For more details about the “Novel stamps, this is the program for you. You guna prueba, sólo compartir y ayudar
Maybe by Lauren Graham Ideas” book discussion group, please will need to bring along some colored mutuamente a aprender: How do you
March 28 - Pioneer Girl: The An- stop by the library to pick up a sched- pencils and a pair of scissors. You must say? O ¿Cómo se dice?
notated Autobiography by Laura In- ule or contact Ajay Johnson at 419- register to attend.
galls Wilder 636-6734 ext. 222. The Bryan Main Library West Annex The Bryan Main Library West Annex
will be holding monthly Bilingual Class- is located at 107 East High Street. For
es, with sessions running from 6:00 to more information or to register for any
Swanton Library Announces 8:00 pm. The January classes will be of these events, please contact Nancy
Bryce at 419-636-6734 ext. 283.

Upcoming Schedule Of Events Pioneer Branch Library’s Booktalkers
Club Sets Reading Schedule For 2017
Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19, and ing. New members welcome!
26 from 10:15 am to 11:45 am – Intro Thursday, January 12 at 7:00 pm “Booktalkers,” an adult book dis- January: The Mountain Between Us
to Yoga. Join us for a series of yoga cussion group, meets at the Pioneer by Charles Martin
classes taught by Aimee Strohbeck. – Adult book discussion led by Marty Branch Library every Wednesday from
Please bring a yoga mat and towel and Kaback. This month’s topic is the thrill- 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Why not make plans February: The School of Essential
wear comfortable clothing for easy er Inferno by Dan Brown. Copies are now to join in during the upcoming Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister
movement. No experience necessary. available at the front desk. year? If you love to read and discuss
Class fee is by donation with proceeds books, you are invited to come and March: The Kitchen House by Kath-
benefiting the library. Monday, January 16 – The library is participate and be a part of the group. leen Grissom
closed in observance of the holiday. Copies of the next book to be discussed
Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19, and are waiting at the library desk for any- April: Living in Harmony by Mary
26 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Chair Tuesday, January 17 at 6:30 pm – one wishing to be a part of the club. Ellis
Yoga. This class involves the same pos- Swanton Public Library Board of Trust- Book selections have been chosen for
es done in other yoga classes, but mod- ees meeting. The annual organizational January through May of 2017 and are May: The Silent Wife by A.S.A. Har-
ified to make them gentler while sitting meeting will be held at 6:30 pm, with as follows: rison
or sometimes standing with a chair for the regular business meeting to fol-
balance and support. Class fee is $5. low. This is a change from the regularly Pioneer Branch Library is located at
No yoga mat is required for this class. scheduled date and time. The public is 106 Baubice Street. For more informa-
welcome to attend. tion on “Booktalkers” please contact
Mondays, January 9, 23, and 30 the library at 419-737-2833.
from 10:15 am to 11:45 am – Begin- Wednesday, January 18 from 4:00
ning Yoga. This class is slightly more pm to 5:30 pm – Anime Club for grades Delta Board Of Education Looks
advanced than the Thursday morning 6-12. This month, we’ll celebrate the At Proposed Calendar For 2017-18
yoga class, offering students an oppor- New Year with a few traditional Japa-
tunity to expand their skill level. Class nese new year foods and games and PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
fee is $10.00 per session with multi- watch three episodes of anime chosen STUDENT OF THE MONTH ... The Pike-Delta-York Board of Education recog-
session tickets available. Please bring a by the attendees. Participants are wel- nized three students of the Month at its meeting Dec. 21. The honored students
yoga mat and towel and wear comfort- come to come in cosplay, anime or oth- appeared with their principals and Board President Chad Hoffman. Pictured is
able clothing. There will be no class on erwise. Free! High School Student of the Month, Mary Westphal. Also honored were Elementary
January 2 or 16. School: Jensyn Gillen and Middle School: Anthony Hernandez (not pictured).
Thursday, January 19 from 7:00 pm
Mondays, January 9, 23, and 30 to 8:00 pm – Astrologer Janet Amid Re- By: James Pruitt stand, even though students had no say
from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm – Evening turns. Astrologer/life coach Janet Amid THE VILLAGE REPORTER in the matter.
Yoga. Class fee is $10.00 per session will be back at the library this month
with multi-session tickets available. to talk about astrology, her work, and The timing of graduation 2018 is In other news,
Students are asked to bring a yoga the fresh start we each have in 2017. causing some concern on the part of the The board approved the hiring of
mat and towel and to wear comfortable Come join us for this fascinating pre- Pike Delta York Board of Education. Mary Tresnan Reighard and Alex Frey
clothing. There will be no class on Jan- sentation! as assistant high school track coaches
uary 2 or 16. The board convened a public hearing and Bronson Ebaugh as assistant soft-
Saturday, January 21 at 10:30 am – on the proposed calendar at the Dec. ball coach. Dean Drushel was approved
Mondays, January 9, 23, 30, Feb- Clifford Celebration for grades K-5. Cel- 21 meeting. The proposed calendar has as a volunteer assistant wrestling coach.
ruary 6 and 13 at 4:30 pm – Music & ebrate man’s best friend at the library graduation ceremonies for 2018 to be on The board approved two trips for the
Movement. Music and movement are this month! We’ll read Clifford the Big the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend. varsity wrestling team: Maumee Bay
tied together with literacy in this fam- Red Dog stories, play dog games, deco- Classic Jan. 13-14 and Rieman Classic
ily series on Monday afternoons. Sing, rate Clifford cookies, and meet a real There are two draft calendars based Tournament Feb. 3-4.
dance, play instruments, and read! Fo- live assistance dog! Register online, at on suggestions from administrators High School Principal Kristie
cus is on preschool and early grades, the front desk, or by phone. throughout the year, Superintendent Reighard said credit was awarded to
but the entire family is welcome. Free! Ted Haselman said. The final draft will students in 64 online courses in the first
Thursday, January 26 from 6:30 pm come from input from anyone (which semester through the Panthers Virtual
Tuesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31, to 8:00 pm – Cardmaking. Our ongo- will be weighed), he said. Academy. Most classes were electives
February 7 and 14 at 10:30 am – Sto- ing series of cardmaking classes with the students do not have access to on-
rytime. Weekly classes offered at Swan- instructor Anna Geis starts up again in Spring break 2018 will be in the site.
ton Library for children ages 6 months January with some wonderful cards ex- first week of April, which is after spring High school course registration for
to 5 years. Children will read to the pressing love. A $5.00 supply fee covers sports begin. The timing is to make it 2017-18 will begin in January.
beat through stories, music, and crafts. three cards. Children 8 years and older closer to Easter and should impact test- Senior Ethan Jessing has been cho-
Free. No registration required. are welcome when accompanied by an ing, he said. sen as one of 1,194 Coca-Cola Semin-
adult. Registration is required; please finalist Scholars out of 87,000 applica-
Wednesdays, January 11 18, 25, call us at (419) 826-2760, come in, or The Friday night graduation was tions. Jessing is one of 83 Ohio students
February 1, 8, and 15 at 4:00 pm – visit our website. chosen over a Sunday afternoon cer- selected. He is now in the running to
Storytime. Weekly classes offered at emony on the holiday weekend like a become one of 250 Coca-Cola Scholars,
Swanton Library for children ages 1 to Thursday, February 2 from 7:00 pm few years ago, Haselman said. The com- The PTO Father-Daughter Dance will
5 years. Children will read to the beat to 8:00 pm – Intro to Guitar. Is learning mencement could not be before the end be Jan. 14.
through stories, music, and crafts. to play guitar on your “someday” list? of the school year as has been done in At the Middle School, eighth grad-
Free. No registration required. Come to the library to get a brief, non- the past due to state law, he said. ers will trave to the Four County Career
stressful introduction to the guitar from Center Jan. 19.
Wednesday, January 11 at 4:30 pm our own Adam Walter. This program is “We can’t do it on the 20th because The district’s website will continue
– Board of Library Teens (BOLT) meet- free but registration is required. Please we are only allowed to miss three days to be updated. In the last month, the
bring a guitar if you have one. and we don’t have those days,” Hasel- site received 200 views, with almost
man. “We won’t have those days to give.” half being new. People spent 3 minutes,
Edgerton Branch Library’s Book 22 seconds on the site on average and
Club Chooses Reading For 2017 The school year can’t start later viewed 2.39 pages per visit.
than mid-August due to testing require-
“Open Horizons,” an adult book dis- Penny ments. The semester ends at the winter James Pruitt may be reached at
cussion group, meets at the Edgerton June 01: A Walk in the Woods by Bill break and that makes for a clean end, [email protected]
Branch Library the first Thursday of ev- Haselman said. Also the district needs
ery month at 6:00 pm. Why not make Bryson to have 84 days of instruction to allow
plans now to join in during the upcom- July 06: The Woman in the Photo by some middle school students to receive
ing year? If you love to read and discuss high school credit for some of their
books, you are invited to come and par- Mary Hogan courses, he said.
ticipate and be a part of the group. Cop- August 03: Sweet Breath of Memory
ies of the next book to be discussed are The holiday graduation is likely to
waiting at the library desk for anyone by Ariella Cohen
wishing to be a part of the club. Book September 07: The Boys in the Boat:
selections have been chosen for Janu-
ary through May of 2017 and are as fol- Nine Americans and their Quest for the
lows: Gold in the 1936 Berlin Olympics by
Daniel James Brown
January 05: Recipes for Love and
Murder by Sally Andrew October 05: The Art of Racing in the
Rain by Garth Stein
February 02: A Man Called Ove by
Fredrik Backman November 02: Rosemary: the Hidden
Kennedy Daughter by Kate Clifford Lar-
March 02: Dead Wake: The Last son
Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Lar-
son December 07: Dance of the Bones by
J.A. Jance
April 06: Flash by Donna Ball
May 04: Beautiful Mystery by Louise The Edgerton Branch Library is lo-
cated at 319 North Michigan Avenue.
For more information on “Open Hori-
zons” please contact the library at 419-
298-3230.

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FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES Pastor’s Ponderings
BY: REX STUMP - “HOLD ON - GUARD IT!”
BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “WE LIVE IN A WORLD AT WAR”

2 Timothy 1:13, “Hold of what he has learned don’t want to turn the Most people, Chris- vival is to realize that we full armor of God, so
on to the pattern of about faith in God, and ball over to the other tians included, walk are at war and that we that when the day of evil
wholesome teaching you His Son Jesus Christ. team, so you protect and through life half-blind. have a real enemy and comes, you may be able
learned from me—a pat- In the same manner, we “hold on” to the ball. You They see all the devasta- that we had better learn to stand your ground,
tern shaped by the faith are to “Hold On” to what also want to keep the tion and heartache and to fight back. and after you have done
and love that you have in we have learned from other team from scoring, evil in the world, but they everything, to stand”
Christ Jesus. Through the Bible. The Bible is so you “carefully guard” fail to see what’s behind If we don’t it’s like (Ephesians 6.13).
the power of the Holy God’s very words – pre- your opponent. That it. Or rather, who is be- walking into an ISIS
Spirit who lives within cious and life changing! makes sense, right? hind it. training camp wearing an What is the battlefield
us, carefully guard the These words are not “I Love the United States” in this on-going war? It’s
precious truth that has just exhausted teach- Now apply it to God’s Revelation 12 gives us T-shirt. Just because you our minds – our thoughts,
been entrusted to you.” ings; they are the “VERY Word, the Bible! Hold on a peek behind the cur- choose not to believe that our beliefs, the things we
WORDS OF GOD.” to the teachings of God’s tain. Revelation says that you have an enemy out to choose to believe and act
In this verse, we read Word. Sit down, read it, in the beginning, there kill you or because you upon. Here’s more from
how the Apostle Paul Secondly, “careful- and internalize what is was war in heaven be- refuse to fight him will John Eldredge:
was giving a young man, ly guard” the precious being said to you. Hold tween the angels who fol- not make you immune
Timothy, some great ad- truth! We are to guard, on to these truths and lowed God and those who to what he is going to “The devil no doubt
vice in leadership and to protect from danger carefully guard what is rebelled against God, led do. There are no consci- has a place in our theol-
living. Paul knew that the precious truth given being said. People love by “that ancient serpent entious objectors in this ogy, but is he a category
the world we live in is to us! I was watching an to twist and change called the devil, or Satan” war. There is a target on we even think about in
difficult, deceiving, and episode of “Gator Boys” God’s Word at times to (Rev. 12.9). Satan and his your back and Satan is the daily events of our
discouraging. How do on Animal Planet recent- fit their lifestyles and angels lost that war and taking aim at you! lives? Has it ever crossed
you lead when life can ly and was captivated by situations. Some speak were hurled to earth hat- your mind that not ev-
be tough? their mission to relo- falsely of what God’s ing where they started “Until we come to ery thought that crosses
cate dozens of baby al- Word says. Guard the up another war against terms with war as the your mind comes from
First, “Hold on” to the ligators to a better loca- truth, hold on to it! those whom God had cre- context of our days, we you? We are being lied
pattern of wholesome tion. Walking barefoot ated. will not understand life. to all the time. Yet we
teaching. When Paul in marshy territory, in The only way we can We will misinterpret nine- never stop to say, “Wait
said “hold on” he meant the dark, collecting baby do this is to spend time The second picture in ty percent of what is hap- a minute . . . who else is
to literally grasp hold gators didn’t seem to daily reading, studying, Revelation 12 is of events pening around us and to speaking here? Where are
of something and don’t smart. The most amaz- and delighting in what surrounding the birth of us. those ideas coming from?
let go. Paul is encour- ing thing was seeing how God has to say to us! Jesus. At Christmas, we Where are those feelings
aging Timothy to grab the mother alligator was view the peaceful scene at “It will be very hard coming from?” [Rather
hold and don’t let go guarding her children. I’m thankful for the the manger with baby Je- to believe that God’s in- than taking the devil seri-
She hissed and snapped opportunity to write de- sus quietly sleeping while tentions toward us are ously] we look for a psy-
at the Gator boys, show- votional thoughts and Mary, Joseph, the shep- life abundant; it will be chological or physical or
ing her big teeth! Even challenges. I really en- herds and animals look even harder not to feel even political explanation
though she gave birth to joy reading other peo- on with awe and wonder. that somehow we are just for every trouble we meet.
30-40 at one time, she ples thoughts on the But Revelation 12 reveals blowing it.
didn’t want one to leave! Bible. However, as we that there was a lot going “Who caused the Chal-
begin this New Year, let’s on behind the scenes. “Worse, we will be- deans to steal Job’s herds
Paul is encouraging make sure that reading gin to accept some really and kill his servants? Sa-
Timothy to lead and live God’s Word is our first It says that Satan (pic- awful things about God. tan, clearly (Job 1:12, 17).
by “Holding On” and priority. Read it, hold tured as a dragon) was That four-year-old little Yet do we even give him a
“Carefully Guarding” the on to it, carefully guard waiting to “devour the girl being molested by her passing thought when we
teachings of God. it, and most important- child the moment it was daddy—that is “God’s will hear of terrorism today?
ly…live it! born” (Rev. 12.4). King “? That ugly divorce that
In the game of bas- Herod was the dupe be- tore your family apart— “Who kept that poor
ketball and football, we May God bless you hind Satan’s plan. He God wanted that to hap- woman bent over for eigh-
understand these two all! Enjoy reading 1 looked high and low for pen, too? And that plane teen years, the one Jesus
terms – “hold on” and Peter 2:2–3, 2 Timothy baby Jesus and had thou- crash that took the lives healed on the Sabbath?
“carefully guard.” You 3:16-17, and Hebrews sands of babies slaugh- of so many—that was or- Satan, clearly (Luke
4:12. tered in hopes of killing dained by God?” [John 13:16). But do we con-
Jesus. Revelation notes Eldredge] sider him when we are
ATTENTION! that God snatched the having a headache that
child away and protect- Once we see and be- keeps us from praying or
Does your church have a ed him, just like we read lieve that we are at war reading Scripture?
special speaker or activity happened in the Gospels. with a real enemy who
taking place? Contact us at: “comes to steal, kill and “Who moved Ananias
Revelation 12 con- destroy” (John 10.10), and Sapphira to lie to the
THE VILLAGE REPORTER cludes with these har- and who is enraged and apostles? Satan again
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the woman and went has provided the weap- a fallout or schism in
off to make war against ons, the resources and ministry?
the rest of her offspring the strategy for victory.
– those who obey God’s “Who was behind
commandments and hold “They overcame him that brutal assault on
to the testimony of Jesus” by the blood of the Lamb your own strength, those
(Rev. 12.17). and by the word of their wounds you’ve taken?
testimony” (Rev. 12.11). As William Gurnall said,
Now that explains a ‘It is the image of God
lot, doesn’t it? Bad things “I have given you au- reflected in you that so
don’t just happen. There thority to trample on enrages hell; it is this at
is a real devil behind the snakes and scorpions and which the demons hurl
scenes who has declared to overcome all the power their mightiest weapons.’
war on mankind. His sole of the enemy; nothing will
mission is to destroy the harm you” (Luke 10.19). “There is a whole lot
followers of Jesus and more going on behind the
get back at God for being “Be self-controlled and scenes of our lives than
thrown out of heaven. alert. Your enemy the most of us have been led
devil prowls around like to believe.”
We live in a world at a roaring lion, looking for
war. And we are caught someone to devour. Re- Here’s the bottom line:
in the crossfire. sist him [how?] standing We live in a world at war,
firm in the faith” (1 Peter and the sooner we realize
Our only hope for sur- 5.8-9). it the sooner we can fight
back and win.
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HOMETOWN ATHLETIC NEWS & PHOTOS FOR WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS IN NORTHWEST OHIO

“THE HOMETOWN”

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4TH, 2017 A WEEKLY SPORTS PUBLICATION COURTESY OF "THE VILLAGE REPORTER"

Montpelier Triumphs Over Fayette In Locomoti ve Country PHOTO BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF

SHOT TAKEN ... Montpelier's Evan Friend is hopeful to
regain control after a shot taken by Fayette while Travis
Wagner does his best to block him. Montpelier was trium-
phant over Fayette with a score of 60-46.

Boys Varsity Basketball Action

Hilltop Cadets Defeat Pettisville With Strong Second Half

PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF

View All Photos Of This Event Online At www.thevillagereporter.com Boys Varsity Basketball December 22nd, 2016

Tri-County December 20th, 2016 Evergreen 47, Stryker 36
Repair, Inc. The Vikings won the non-league game
Stryker 55, North Central 40 as they led from the opening tip. Ever-
A/C work - Auto - The Panthers began their ascent dur- green held a 24-18 advantage at the
Farm - Truck ing second quarter action that saw them break on way to the win. The balanced
out score the Eagles 26-19 as the half scoring for the Vikings included 11
WhWehyedymdmraaraakukueleilaciaclhllhlokoksisinenedsdsss&&ooff ended. They continued to control the points from Chandler Lumbrezer, Mason
fiftititninggss.. momentum during the second half of ac- Loeffler with nine, Brighton had eight
tion to pick up the BBC win. Chase Glock and the duo of Bryce Hudik and Phoenix
800-872-3220 led Stryker with 19 points while Kristian VanOstrand each had six. The Panthers
419-237-2546 Grapengeter added 12 points. The Eagles were led by the game’s top scorer Chase
leader and only double figure scorer was Glock with 13 points while Hayden Clin-
Josh Roesener with 16 points. gaman added nine.

Montpelier 60, Fayette 46 Ottawa Hills 42, Swanton 41
The Locomotives erupted for 23 first The Bulldogs’ home opener was
quarter points to help themselves to spoiled with a one-point loss to Ottawa
the win over Fayette in a BBC contest. Hills. Holding a five-point advantage
The two teams played even after the heading into the final eight minutes, Ot-
first quarter, but the Eagles could never tawa Hills out scored Swanton 15-9 in
cut into the 13 point first quarter defi- the final quarter to squeak out the win.
cit. Kolton Uribes led Montpelier with Gunnar Oakes led the Bulldogs with 17
21 points while Michael Blake added 16 points while Duyane Goings, Nick Ko-
points. Clayton Phiels and Travis Wagner back, Randy Slink and Zach Dzienge-
had 18 and 11 points to lead the Eagles. lewski all contributed with six points
apiece.
Bryan 59, Fairview 43
A 17-7 run padded the Golden Bears Ottawa Glandorf 68, Bryan 59
lead in the fourth quarter as they earned The Titans exploded for 42 first-half
the non-league win. Evan Smith led points as they held off a second half run
Bryan with 19 points as Zhane Cupp by the Golden Bears for the win. Jaden
and Peyton Lamberson added 16 and 12 Vaderas and Zhane Cupp led Bryan with
points respectively. 21 and 18 points respectively.

Hicksville 90, Edon 47 Wauseon 54, Sylvania
The Aces proved to hold all the cards Southview 41
in the non-conference contest with the
Flyers. While Hicksville had five play- The Indians took control of the con-
ers in double figures, Edon had one as test with a 20-12 third quarter as they
Braden Miller finished with 19 points. were victorious in the non-league con-
test. Carter Bzovi scored all of his 22
Hilltop 51, Pettisville 41 points in the first three quarters to pace
After falling behind 14-8 after one Wauseon. Austin Rotroff, rounding back
quarter, the Cadets managed to tie the into form, dominated close to the basket
game 20-20 to end the first half as the with 17 points including two dunks.
momentum began to move in their fa-
vor. As the second half steamed up, so Fairview 60, North Central 41
did the Cadets. After an even 12-11 third After falling behind 29-13 at the
quarter, Hilltop out scored Pettisville 19- break, the Eagles were unable to make
10 down the stretch to earn the BBC win. up the difference down the stretch in the
Quinn Smith hit seven two-point shots non-conference defeat. Nick Henry led
and seven from the line to lead in scoring North Central with 10 points while Cody
with 21 points. Riley added 13 in sup- Tomblin added nine.
port. Jaret Rychner and Justin Rupp
had 10 points apiece for the Blackbirds. Fayette 42, Morenci (MI) 31
Hilltop improved to 5-1 overall and 4-0 in The Eagles got an early Christmas
the BBC, while Pettisville is now 4-2 and present with the 11 points win over their
3-2 in BBC action. visitors from the north. Clayton Pheils
led all scorers with 19 points.

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Stryker Panthers Chalk Up A Win Against The North Central Eagles

PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF

View All Photos Of This Event Online At www.thevillagereporter.com Boys Varsity Basketball win. Pettisville had a 61% performance
from the field in shooting and made on
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to a 20-6 first quarter advantage then
Rossford 68, Swanton 52 held off Evergreen the rest of the way.
No game stats were submitted. Kolden Uribes led the winners with 18
Vision Chrysler Holiday Classic points while Michael Blake and Jacob
Bailey added 10 points apiece. Evergreen
Wauseon 38, Tinora 26 got a monster performance from Mason
The Indians battled to the low scoring Loffler in the losing effort. Loffler, a fresh-
win to capture the tournament champi- man, led all scorers with 24 points in-
onship. No game stats were submitted. cluding six three-point makes.

Paulding 71, North Central 50 Bryan 55, McComb 36
In the consolation final Paulding used The Golden Bears opened up a 28-6
a 26 point second quarter to put the half time lead as they dominated Mc-
game away. North Central was led by Comb in a non-league contest. Colt Ar-
Keean Livensparger with 11 points, while thur paced Bryan with 15 points while
Cody Tomblin and Josh Roesener added Zac Nobis added 11 points and Zhane
10 point apiece. Cupp finished with 10 points.
Hilltop 64, Monclova Christian 52
Stryker 53, Delta 21 Brooker, Maneval and Smith. No, not
Stryker put the game away with a 31- a law firm, but the BIG three for the Ca-
10 domination of the second half in the dets were the leaders in the non-confer-
non-conference win. Stryker had three ence win over Monclova Christian. Ryan
players in double figures led by Colton Brooker led with 19 points while Tim Ma-
Benson with 17 points, Israel Agular neval added 17 and Quinn Smith 11 to
with 11 and Chase Glock finished with guide Hilltop to the victory.
10 points. Peyton Phillips led Delta with
eight points. December 30th, 2016

Wauseon 72, North Central 23 Fayette 44, Delta 39
In a first round game, the Indians In a game that saw 12 three point
dominated throughout the contest as makes, the Eagles outlasted Delta in a
11 players finished in the scoring col- non-conference matchup. Tharyn Co-
umn. After taking a 30-3 first quarter legrove had one of those threes and led
lead, Wauseon substituted throughout Fayette with 10 points. Delta finished
the remainder of the game. Brooks Gype with two players in double figures as
led Wauseon with 11 points while Carter Goirgio Festironi was the game’s leading
Bzovi finished with 10 points. Nick Henry scorer with 14 points and Gabe Freeman
and Josh Roesener paced the Eagles with finished with 12 points.
six points apiece.
Montpelier 80, Fostoria 63
Tinora 32, North Central 19 A 34-point performance by the Locos’
In the junior varsity portion of the Michael Blake helped Montpelier capture
tournament, Tinora won the consolation the Northwood Tournament champion-
contest. The Eagles were led by Hayden ship. Kolden Uribes poured in 22 points
Haas and Noah Loveberry with four and Colin Rockey added 11 points in
points apiece. supporting roles.
Ottawa Hills 64, Pettisville 61 (OT)
Wauseon 35, North Central 19 After trailing by five points to end the
The Indians also defeated North third quarter, the Blackbirds outscored
Central during the junior varsity tour- Ottawa Hills 17-12 in the final quarter to
nament. Wauseon used a 9-0 second send the game into overtime. Pettisville
quarter run to help themselves to the was outscored 8-5 in the extra session
win. Sean Brock led Wauseon with eight as they fell to 5-4 overall on the season.
points, all coming during first quarter ac- Despite the loss, Pettisville finished with
tion. The Eagles were led by Alex Lehsten three players in double figures including
with six points. Detric Yoder with 18 points, Justin Rupp
with 13 points and Dillon King with 10
December 29th, 2016 points.

Pettisville 52, Tinora 33
The Blackbirds improved their season
record to 5-3 with the non-conference

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Edgerton Topples Swanton In A Battle Of The Bulldogs

PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF

Boys JV Basketball 11 points better than Morenci. Noah
Brinegar led all scorers with 19 points
December 20th, 2016 for the Eagles.

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and Levi Williams added 10 points.
Stryker 34, Delta 19
Fayette 21, Montpelier 20 Delta got off to a slow start falling be-
One fourth quarter basket was the hind 7-0 during the first quarter. Stryk-
difference in this one as the Eagles edged er dominated second half action by a
by the Locomotives. After Fayette took 20-9 count to finish with the win. Dan-
an early 8-0 lead to end the first, it was iel Fether and Tristin Sampson paced
a war from that point on. Tanner Lem- Stryker with 11 points apiece. Delta got
ley led Fayette with seven points. Collin six points from Ashton O’Brien.
Houk scored two three point shots for
the Locomotives to lead his team with six December 30th, 2016
points.
Delta 31, Fayette 27
December 22nd, 2016 The Panthers used nine points from
the foul line to propel them to the non-
Evergreen 49, Stryker 29 league win over the Eagles. Delta was
The Vikings finished with three play- led by Robbie Arredonde who finished in
ers in double figures as they dominated double figures with 11 points. Fayette’s
in the non-league contest. Nick Beemer Noah Brineger was the game’s leading
and Jack Etue finished with 11 points scorer with six twos and one tre for 15
apiece and Derek Poore added 10 points. points.
Logan Boetz led Stryker with 10 points.
Montpelier 46, Northwood 30
Fayette 39, Morenci (MI) 27 No game stats were received.
After jumping out to an 18-5 first
quarter score, Fayette dominated in the Ottawa Hills 44, Pettisville 33
first contest of the evening as they were No game stats were submitted

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Wauseon Indians Take Control Over Southview To Win At Home

PHOTOS BY BILL BRAY, STAFF

WINTER 2016 Sports Schedules

january 6 - January 12

BOYS BASKETBALL (Jan 10) Hilltop @ Fayette View All Photos Of This Event Online At www.thevillagereporter.com
(Jan 7) Anthony Wayne @ Wauseon (Jan 10) Holgate @ Archbold
(Jan 10) Montpelier @ MVCD
(Jan 7) Archbold @ Fairview (Jan 10) Napoleon @ Bryan
(Jan 7) Ayersville @ Montpelier (Jan 10) Pettisville @ North Central

(Jan 7) Bryan @ Tinora (Jan 10) Stryker @ Edon
(Jan 12) Edgerton @ Wayne Trace (Jan 10) Wauseon @ Defiance

(Jan 7) Edon @ Stryker WRESTLING
(Jan 7) Fayette @ Hilltop (Jan 6-7) Archbold/Montpelier
(Jan 7) North Central @ Pettisville
(Jan 12) Edon @ Hilltop @ Woodmore “A” Classic
(Jan 12) Evergreen @ Bryan (Jan 6-7) Bryan/Delta/Evergreen
(Jan 12) Fayette @ Pettisville Wauseon @ Perrysburg Invitational
(Jan 12) Montpelier @Stryker (Jan 10) Edgerton @ Ayersville/Parkway
(Jan 12) Wauseon @ Delta
(Jan 12) Swanton @ Archbold (Jan 12) Delta/Evergreen
Liberty Center @ Wauseon
GIRLS BASKETBALL
(Jan 6) Archbold @ Evergreen BOWLING
(Jan 6) Delta @ Bryan
(Jan 6) Edon @ Montpelier (Jan 6) Liberty Center @ Evergreen
(Jan 6) Fairview @ Edgerton (Jan 6) Swanton @ Patrick Henry
(Jan 6) Tinora @ Wauseon
(Jan 6) Fayette @ Stryker (Jan 9) Bryan @ Evergreen
(Jan 6) Liberty Center @ Bryan (Jan 9) Delta @ Liberty Center
(Jan 6) North Central @ Hilltop (Jan 9) Wauseon @ Swanton

(Jan 6) Swanton @ Delta SWIM & DIVE
(Jan 6) Wauseon @ Patrick Henry (Jan 6) Bryan @ Subway Rocket

(Jan 7) Ottawa Hills @ Delta Invitational (Ottawa Hills)
(Jan 7) Montpelier @ Edgerton (Jan 6-7) Wauseon @ Oak Harbor
(Jan 7) Swanton @ Toledo Christian
(Jan 10) Delta @ Anthony Wayne Invitational
(Jan 10) Evergreen @ Adrian (Jan 12) Bryan/Springfield @ Wauseon

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Stryker Dominates Delta In Second Half Panther Versus Panther Action

PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF

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swimming continued, Mac Warncke and 137.75. Sydney Darnell captured her
Cam Sauber finished second and third in second win in the 100 Butterfly with a
the 100 Butterfly with times of 1:04.49 time of 1:01.78. McKenzie Darnell and
and 1:16.95 respectively. Arredondo got Carteaux finished first and third in the
his third win in the 100 Freestyle swim- 100 Freestyle with times of 57.47 and
ming a 54.06 and team mate Seth Hutchi- 59.90. Schuette held off her competition
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specialty, the 500 freestyle in 5:10.48 first in 5:24.40. Wauseon got their sec-
outdistancing the second place time by ond straight win in with a first in the 200
14 seconds. In the 200 Freestyle Relay Freestyle Relay with a time of 1:45.28.
the team of Christian Suarez, Warncke, Swimming for the Indians included: Car-
Hutchison and Schuette won the event teaux, Schuette, McKenzie Darnell and
in 1:40.60. Dilworth was back in the Sydney Darnell. The Indians took the
water to capture the 100 Backstroke in fourth and fifth spots in the 100 Back-
58.62. James Hutchison swam third in stroke as Marin Miller and Alyssa Russell
1:14.71. In the 100 Breaststroke Scherer swam the event in 1:24.25 and 1:32.38
and Lucas Blanchong finished took the respectively. Grabbing fourth and fifth
top two spots in 1:09.57 and 1:15.89. In spots in the 100 Breaststroke were Roelf-
the final event, the 400 Freestyle Relay sema and Carroll with times of 1:23.85
Wauseon’s A and B teams finished first and 1:26.03. The Indians won the final
and second. The team of Kyle Vernot, Lu- event, the 400 Freestyle Relay in 3:51.94.
kas Dominque. Schuette and Dilworth Carteaux, Schuette, Sydney and McKen-
swam the distance in 3:42.90, while the zie Darnell made up the victorious four-
B team of Kyle Zirkle. Seth Hutchison. some.
Scherer and Arrendondo were second in
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Girls Varsity Basketball Action

Pettisville Steals The Game From Evergreen In Fourth Quarter

PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF

View All Photos Of This Event Online At www.thevillagereporter.com Girls Varsity Basketball sister Alexa Leppelmeier led Pettisville
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Archbold 53, Perrysburg 44
Fairview 46, North Central 18 The Streaks stayed perfect in 10
The Apaches jumped out to a 22-12 games with the nine-point victory. A 17-7
half time lead then put the game away first quarter advantage held up through-
outscoring the Eagles in the second half out the game as Archbold maintained
24-6. North Central’s top point getter the upper hand the whole way. Kierstyn
was McKayla Hayes with seven points. Repp connected for 20 points, including
four three-point shots to lead her team.
December 22nd, 2016 Andi Peterson also helped the cause fin-
ishing with 17 points for Archbold.
Antwerp 52, Edon 43
The Bombers lost ground in the third Patrick Henry 67, Wauseon 56
quarter after sticking with Antwerp with The Indians were eliminated from
a 33-31 deficit at the half. Antwerp’s 19- championship contention in the North-
12 advantage during second half play west Signal Holiday Tournament with
was the difference. Shayln Mason and the 11-point loss to NWOAL opponent
Hannah Fogel led the Bombers with 12 Patrick Henry. Despite the loss, Wauseon
and 11 points respectively. had three players in double figures led by
Hamilton (IN) 36, Montpelier 33 a solid 22-points performance by Brian-
Hanna Bumb scored all of her team na Casellano. Karli Penrod finished with
high 12 points in the fourth quarter, but 12 points and Rylee Campbell added 10
it was too little too late as the Locomo- points.
tives dropped the non-conference con-
test. Mckenna Quaderer added seven December 29th, 2016
points.
Bethany Christian 42,
Archbold 58, Pettisville 38 North Central 36
The Bluestreaks improved to 9-0 with
the 20-point win during the non-league It was the 25-16 deficit in the sec-
contest. Archbold had three players fin- ond half that proved costly for the Ea-
ish in double figures as Morgan Miller gles. North Central finished the first half
led the way with 12 points while Kam- clinging to a 19-17 lead. Madison Bon-
ryn Hostetler and Andi Peterson had 10 ney score half of her team-high 12 points
points apiece. The games high scorer during first quarter action for the Eagles.
represented the Blackbirds as Morgan
Leppelmeier poured in 19 points. December 31st, 2016

December 28th, 2016 Delta 56, Fayette 42
The Eagles put forth a good effort but
Pettisville 43, Evergreen 39 remained winless in 10 games with the
The Blackbirds improved to 8-2 in the New Year’s Eve loss to Delta. The Pan-
non-conference battle with the Vikings. thers, improving to 7-2, used a 14-2 first
Evergreen opened up a 17-10 first quar- quarter to propel them to the non-league
ter advantage, but Pettisville fought back win. Maddie Mattimore connected for 21
to tie the game at 21-21 as the first half points to lead the Panthers while Free-
came to an end. The two teams battled to man added 14 points in the win. Rhys
a 13-13 third quarter before the Black- Ruger and Mataya Rufenacht, both
birds stole the game with a 9-5 fourth pe- sophomores finished in double figures
riod for the win. Morgan Leppelmeier and for Fayette with 11 and 10 points respec-
tively.

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Girls JV Basketball Action

Evergreen & Pettisville Girls JV Teams Battle On The Blackbird Court

PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF

Girls JV Basketball Edon 27, Montpelier 15
7th grade - Chelsea McCord and Ariel
December 19th, 2016 Page each scored four points for the Lo-
comotives.
Paulding 46, Montpelier 17
The Locomotives fell behind 23-11 at Montpelier 29, Edon 23 (OT)
the half and could not climb back in to In an overtime game the Locomotives
the contest during second half action. steamed to victory. Montpelier’s top scor-
Kimme Engels and Haley Rose scored all er was Sonja Alvira with 10 points.
of Montpelier’s points. All of Engels’ nine
points came at the foul line while Rose Girls JV Basketball
added eight points.
December 22nd, 2016

Junior High Archbold 42, Pettisville 21
Girls Basketball No games stats were submitted.

December 19th, 2016 Junior High
Girls Basketball
Fayette 18, Stryker 5
7th grade – Fayette was in control the December 22nd, 2016
entire game as they broke out to an 8-0
lead at the end of the first quarter. Le- Tinora 32, Stryker 12
ininger from Fayette led all scorers with 7th grade – Tinora outscored the
eight points in the win. Jennifer Deitz Panthers 16-4 in the second half to run
scored all five of Strykers points. away with the victory. Six Stryker play-
ers finished in the scoring column led
Fayette 32, Stryker 12 by Brianna Breier’s three points. Four
8th grade – The Eagles won the sec- players, Bailey Short, Haylee Fulk, Mal-
ond half 16-2 as they rolled to the victo- lori Blevins and Jennifer Deltz had two
ry. Fayette’s Fruchey led all scorers with points each and Victoria Bost added a
21 points. Kinsey Myers led the Panthers foul shot for one point.
with eight points.
Tinora 27, Stryker 17
Hilltop 29, North Central 25 8th grade – Though the Panthers
7th grade Hilltop’s Lana Baker led came back to win the second half, the
with 14 points and Leanna Baker had 16-5 deficit during the first half was too
13 points. North Central’s top scorer was deep a hole for Stryker to crawl out of
Madison Brown with 16. in the 10-point loss. Kinsey Myers led
Stryker with 10 points.
Hilltop 36, North Central 24
8th grade - The Cadets made it a sweep Girls JV Basketball
taking their second win of the night. Hill-
top got eight points from A. VanArsdalen December 29th, 2016
and from S. Barnum. K. Brenner added
seven and A. Maddox had six. North Cen- Antwerp 17, Edon 16
tral was led by Kristen Hickman with 10 No game stats submitted
and Mazie Zimmerman with six points.
Hicksville 34, Edon 22
No game stats submitted

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Bowling Action

Bryan Golden Bears & Swanton Bulldog Bowlers Knock Some Pins

PHOTOS PROVIDED

Wauseon Hall Of Fame Member
Inducted Into GMVWA Hall Of Fame

Gary Baumgartner graduated from adapted it for track, cross country, and Varsity Wrestling Boger (E) over Isaiah Hale (B) (Fall 2:21)
Wauseon High School where he played golf. 145: Jacob Fenter (B) over Corey Patter-
football, basketball, and baseball and is December 22nd, 2016 son (E) (Dec 8-4) 152: Sergio Reyna (E)
a member of the Wauseon Athletic Hall Currently, the OHSAA requires online over Corbin Marr (B) (Fall 1:29) 160:
of Fame. He began his teaching career at registration through the Baumspage on- Bryan 45, Patrick Henry 28 Double Forfeit 170: Isaac Yunker (E)
Middletown HS and was the head wres- line entry system for all District Track and 106: Dakota Minck (B) over (PH) (For.) over Andrew Allen (B) (Fall 5:13) 182:
tling coach for 12 year. In 1971 he started Cross Country Tournaments, all Sectional 113: Gabe Mendez (B) over (PH) (For.) Trey Malosh (E) over Brandon Kreischer
the Middletown Invitational and has been Wrestling and Golf Tournaments, and the 120: Double Forfeit 126: Jacob Colbart (B) (MD 12-4) 195: Connor Ford (B) over
managing wrestling tournaments for over OHSAA Dual Team Tournaments. Baum- (B) over Corey Hatcher (PH) (Fall 5:05) (E) (For.) 220: Carter Hoffman (B) over
45 years. spage provides a seeding and voting for 132: Brock Gerken (PH) over (EVER) (For.) 285: Nate Krohn (E) over
the OHSAA Dual Team Tournament. That Bryant Horne (B) (Fall 3:11) 138: Der- Payne Frank (B) (Fall 2:00).
In 1983 Gary wrote his own computer system has been adapted to also provide ek Combs (PH) over Isaiah Hale (B) (Fall
program to manage wrestling tourna- the seeding and voting for the team tour- 1:57) 145: Jacob Fenter (B) over Josa- December 30th, 2016
ments and that program was used in over naments in soccer, volleyball, baseball, fat Hinojosa (PH) (TB-1 5-4) 152: Corbin
2500 tournaments. Gary has coordinated softball, and golf in several OHSAA District Marr (B) over (PH) (For.) 160: Wauseon finished 9th out of 49 teams
data entry, seeding, brackets, and scoring Boards. Kaleb Bremer (PH) over (B) (For.) 170: during the two-day event. This annu-
for the GMVWA since 1986. He has also Andrew Allen (B) over (PH) (For.) 182: al tournament is considered one of the
helped with a multitude of other tourna- Currently, Gary and the Baumspage Brandon Kreischer (B) over Kaleb Bremer toughest tournaments in Ohio. Every
ments including the Medina Invitational, staff are responsible for online entries and (PH) (Fall 6:45) 195: Will Marrow (PH) Indians wrestler competing came away
the Catholic Invitational, and numerous movement of data from the sectional or over Eion Moor (B) (MD 11-3) with at least one win. Two individuals
conference, sectional, and district tour- district to regional and state for Track and 220: Kent Petersen (PH) over Carter finished as runners up as Junior Sandro
naments. He was inducted into the Me- Field, Cross Country, Golf, and both the Hoffman (B) (Fall 1:01) 285: Jamin San- Ramirez (145 lbs) and Senior Tony Ban-
dina Invitational Wrestling Hall of Fame in Individual and Dual Team Wrestling Tour- tiago (B) over (PH) (For.) ister (194 lbs) made it all the way to the
2007. naments. final match in their classes. Senior An-
Evergreen 39, Bryan 27 drew Bailey (160 lbs) and Junior Hunter
Gary has coordinated computer man- Three years ago, Gary helped his son, 106: Jared Fahrer (E) over Dakota Yackee (138 lbs) both finished 7th.
agement of the OHSAA wrestling tourna- Toby adapt the original computer program Minck (B) (Fall 1:25) 113: Gabe Men-
ment since 1995 and still uses the original to a browser-based Mobile Application for dez (B) over (E) (For.) 120: Double For- Junior Mauricio Barajas (132 lbs)
program. He now coordinates the OHSAA Wrestling that runs in most web browsers. feit 126: Travis Mersing (E) over Jacob and Sophomores Gavin Ritter (106 lbs),
State Wrestling Tournament Series with It is used in a variety of pool and brack- Colbart (B) (TF 16-0 2:00) 132: Bryant Xavier Torres (152 lbs) and Trent Davis
online entry for the sectionals and trans- eted tournaments. Last season, over 130 Horne (B) over (EVER) (For.) 138: Tony (170 lbs) were all one match away from
fer of qualifiers from sectional to district regular and league tournaments, 41 sec- placement.
to state. tionals, 9 districts, and the OHSAA State
Tournament used some version of the Mo-
In 1999 he created baumspage.com as bile Application or the original Computer
a service to coaches, athletes and families, Wrestling Program.
and fans of wrestling. The goal was and
still remains to provide quick and accurate Gary retired from the Edgewood City
posting of results and other miscellaneous School District as technology coordinator
tournament information. In 2001 he cre- and he and his wife, Pauline live in Mid-
ated an Online Entry System to facilitate dletown and spend most of the winter in
data entry for wrestling and the next year Sarasota, Florida.

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