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The Village Reporter - June 14th, 2017

The Village Reporter - June 14th, 2017

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14TH, 2017 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 9 EDITION 24

THIS WEEK IN Fulton County Relay for Life Celebrates Stryker Approves Tentative
Survivors, Gives Hope To Others Agreement With Medical
TvHIELLAGE reporter Marijuana Cultivating Company
PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF Walkers walked around the loop where
2017 Bryan Graduation DUNK TANK ... A dunk tank helped raise the midway is situated at the fairgrounds. PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
•••• funds for cancer research at the Fulton There was a sizeable crowd at the opening
County American Cancer Society Relay of the event. IN FAVOR ... Stryker Police Chief Steve Schlosser came
Father's Day Gift Ideas for Life event at the Fulton County Fair- out in favor of the medical marijuana facility proposal.
•••• grounds in Wauseon, June 9. This year’s honorary chairman was Mi- He said the village hasn’t had a new home built in more
chele Garbers of Wauseon. She is a sur- than a decade and needs the boost to the tax base.
2017 Williams County Relay By: James Pruitt vivor of breast cancer, diagnosed in 2009
For Life Activities THE VILLAGE REPORTER and a double mastectomy, March 2010. By: James Pruitt
•••• Nearly two dozen teams gathered at the THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Fulton County Fairgrounds for the annual She has now been free of symptoms Stryker Village Council has decided to support a
Community Service Works In Relay for Life event June 9-10. and signs of cancer, but still has to take medical marijuana growing operation.
Williams County The event served as a fundraiser for the medication. The council voted 4-1 June 12 to approve legislation
•••• local chapter of the American Cancer So- to allow the cultivation of medical marijuana in the
ciety and hoped to raise about $106,000, “I will be on meds for three more years,” village by persons licensed by the state. By the same
Pioneer Days List Of Events this year, lead person Amanda Bird said. Garbers said. result, council approved a tentative agreement regard-
•••• The event has raised more in the past, but ing the sale of land to Ohio Leaf Relief for a possible
with some teams dropping out, the organi- The honorary chairmanship was in rec- marijuana growing operation.
Williams County Dog Warden's zation reduced their goal, Bird said. ognition of what she has done; while she The agreement lets the company now alert the state
Office To Parks Board The teams were raising money through doesn’t seek the limelight, she knew she it has a community willing to allow it to operate in the
•••• concessions and offering raffles at indi- would be out front for this event. village. The greenhouse facility will occupy 10-15 acres
Swanton Singer Tour vidual tents along the route. There was an in the southeast corner of the village along CR E.50.
New York City auction and raffle of some donated items Relay is a celebration of life for cancer If the sale goes through it will fetch no more than
•••• as well as an ugly Christmas outfit contest. survivors and to give hope to those recently $200,000 for Stryker. The purchase is contingent on
diagnosed with the disease, Grabers said. the company being awarded a license. If the company
Evergreen H.S. Hands Out gets the license, the sale will close Aug. 31.
Awards, Scholarships “Cancer is not a death sentence,” All of this is hope of Ohio Leaf Relief’s application to
Grabers said, reflecting on the advances the state to operate a marijuana cultivation facility in
HOMETOWN ATHLETIC NEWS & PHOTOS FOR WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS IN NORTHWEST OHIO in care and treatment. “Early detection is the village. The state is issuing 12 large facility licenses
important.” and 12 small licenses and Ohio Leaf Relief is eager to
“THE HOMETOWN” build a greenhouse.
She encourages people to get the exams The council’s decision followed a 2-hour special
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14TH, 2017 A WEEKLY SPORTS PUBLICATION COURTESY OF "THE VILLAGE REPORTER" they need such as a mammogram or a rec- meeting June 8 in which about 60 people attended to
tal exam. hear from ORL representative Eric Lutsch. Most were
Atheletes Meet Pro Golfer - Spring Awards Issued in favor of the plant due to either support for medical
“Don’t put it off,” Grabers said. marijuana or a desire to see good-paying jobs in town.
new For her, a mammogram in her 40s iden- The greenhouse would employ 30-50 people making
tified the cancer and allowed her a chance $40,000 to $50,000 a year, Lutsch said. The tax reve-
new Exclusively at to beat the disease. Her great-grandmother nues collected from the business would double current
and grandmother both had breast cancer, totals, Mayor Joey Beck said.
Exclusively at superior coverage in half the time so she knew she should get checked out. The village needs the revenues because with lower
She is now helping her brother-in-law aid from Ohio and a lack of industry, Stryker needs an
ACE HARDWARE who has been diagnosed with colon can- injection of cash, Fiscal Officer Beth Rediger said.
cer. Events like relay really help give him “At some point a small town goes away,” Rediger
1495 N. SHOOP AVE. some hope, Grabers said. said. “At some point, small closes down.”
WAUSEON, OH 43567 The various tents offered snacks and The greenhouse should be seen like a factory com-
prizes and many featured a Christmas ing to town. A factory benefits everybody and could
(419) 335-1717 theme. The event hosted a Christmas film help alleviate pressure on residents with the added tax
Mon33_115288_0811 - Sat: 7:30 am - 8:00 pm; Sun: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm festival after midnight. revenues.
“We have no industry,” Rediger said. “It has to come
superior coverage in half the time James may be reached at from somewhere.”
[email protected] Most people in the audience were supportive and
33_115288_0811 ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ON PAGE 13 were pleased the council appeared interested in it.
Others, while not opposed to the concept of medical
Younique Boutique Opens In Downtown Swanton marijuana, thought it was not the right for the com-
munity.
PHOTO BY BILL O'CONNELL, STAFF CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
GRAND OPENING ... Sisters Jewels (right) and Joyce Berry cut the ribbon being held by their parents for the Grand
Opening of Younique Boutique. Also attending was LuAnne Cooke, Regional Liaison for Governor John Kasich, Swan-
ton Mayor Ann Roth and Village Administrator Rosanna Hoelzle and Neil Toeppe, Executive Director of the Swanton
Chamber of Commerce.

By: Bill O'Connell more we kept coming back here and it just felt like
THE VILLAGE REPORTER home. And I fell in love with this building. This build-
ing is phenomenal,” explained Ms. Berry who is origi-
Filling a retail void in a “unique” sort of way, Jew- nally from Maumee.
els Berry, owner of Younique Boutiques in Mesa, Ari-
zona, Laporte, Indiana and Shipshewana, Indiana, has Another reason she chose Swanton was, after sur-
opened a fourth location at 117 North Main Street in veying the area, Ms. Berry realized there was nothing
downtown Swanton. Younique Boutique is a chic la- like it that compared to what Younique Boutique had
dy’s fashion store featuring a line of clothing and ac- to offer. “The ladies of this area deserve some choices,
cessories that is very vintage inspired. she said. “And the demographics are good as well.”

After conducting extensive research and meeting Ms. Berry’s sister, Joyce Berry, has relocated to
with village officials and business leaders, Ms. Berry Swanton from Fort Wayne and will be managing the
selected Swanton over several other locations. “We store. It will be open Tuesday through Saturday with
wanted somewhat of a historic downtown area. I varying hours. Check them out on Facebook for store
looked everywhere. Whitehouse, Waterville, Grand hours and sale items.
Rapids, and Sylvania. The more places we looked the
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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Bostleman, Rodney L. (Napoleon, Ohio). Traffic de- Shackleford, Amanda K. (Delta, Ohio). 73/55 speed. months in prison.
vice. Fine: $37; Costs: $88. Fine: $47; Costs: $80. Two Individuals were sentenced on June 5, 2017, in
Burgoon, Brianna M. (Wauseon, Ohio). 69/55 speed. Siebel, Olivia R. (Wauseon, Ohio). 66/50 speed. Fine: the Fulton County Common Pleas Court according to
Fine: $37; Costs: $80. $47; Costs: $80. county prosecutor Scott A. Haselman, Joshua Ball, 37,
Collins, Toni L. (Wauseon, Ohio). 48/35 speed. Fine: Sinclair, Christa L. (Delta, Ohio). Failure to yield. of 25378 Co, Rd J, Archbold, previously pleaded guilty
$37; Costs: $80. Fine: $102; Costs: $80. to Assault. On April 3, 2017, he did knowingly cause
Dopp, Shannon M. (Lyons, Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine: Smith, Betsy L. (Archbold, Ohio). Improper backing. or attempt to cause physical harm to a police officer.
$37; Costs: $80. Fine: $102; Costs: $88. Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson sentenced Mr. Ball to 3 years
Dowling, Kathi (Swanton, Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine: St. John, Samantha J. (Wauseon, Ohio). 72/55 speed. of community control and ordered him to pay prosecu-
$37; Costs: $80. Fine: $47; Costs: $80. tion costs, and serve 63 days in CCNO, with credit for
Downing, Charles (Wauseon, Ohio). 76/55 speed. Starkweather, David J. (Wauseon, Ohio). 73/55 time served. Failure to comply could result in Mr. Ball
Fine: $100; Costs: $88. speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80. spending 12 months in prison. Tiffany Thompson, 42,
Durbin, Kevin C. (Wauseon, Ohio). Assured clear dis- Szalapski, Rhonda J. (Swanton, Ohio). 73/55 speed. of 7053 Co. Rd. 5-2, Delta, previously pleaded guilty
tance ahead. Fine: $102; Costs: $88. Fine: $47; Costs: $80. to Possession of Heroin. On October 7, 2017, she pos-
Dyer, Pamela L. (Fayette, Ohio). 67/55 speed. Fine: Tipton, Jason A. (Wauseon, Ohio). 63/50 speed. Fine: sessed Heroin. Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson sentenced
$37; Costs: $88. $37; Costs: $80. Ms. Thompson to 5 years of community control and
Eddings, Stacie M. (Wauseon, Ohio). 69/55 speed. Torok, Richard J. (Delta, Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: ordered her to pay prosecution costs, and successfully
Fine: $37; Costs: $80. $37; Costs: $80. complete the Drug Court Program. Failure to comply
Fawcett, Robert F. Jr. (Archbold, Ohio). 68/55 speed. Trowbridge, Terry B. (Wauseon, Ohio). 68/55 speed. could result in Ms. Thompson spending 11 months in
Fine: $37; Costs: $88. Fine: $37; Costs: $80. prison.
Fish, Ryan A. (Swanton, Ohio). Seat belt – driver. Wanless, Michael L. Jr. (Delta, Ohio). Failure to con- A Delta man was sentenced on June 6, 2017, in
Fine: $30; Costs: $43. trol. Fine: $102; Costs: $80. the Fulton County Common Pleas Court according to
Gault, Tara M. (Wauseon, Ohio). 71/55 speed. Fine: Weber, Brody P. (Wauseon, Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine: county prosecutor Scott A. Haselman,
$47; Costs: $80. $37; Costs: $80. Robert Stuart, 41, of 8085 Co, Rd. K, previously
Gillingham, Mark A. Jr. (Liberty Center, Ohio). Seat Wheatley, Chaz J. (Delta, Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine: pleaded guilty to five counts of Illegal Use of a Minor
belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $43. $37; Costs: $80. In a Nudity-Oriented Material or Performance. Between
Gorsuch, Brant W. (Fayette, Ohio). Seat belt – driver. Yenor, Wyatt C. (Morenci, Michigan). 67/55 speed. November 91 2012 to November 9, 2016, he did pos-
Fine: $30; Costs: $43. Fine: $37; Costs: $80. sess or view materials that showed minors in a state of
Harris, Abigail (Delta, Ohio). 70/55 speed. Fine: $47; Young, Steven M. (Wauseon, Ohio). 68/55 speed. nudity. Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson sentenced Mr. Stu-
Costs: $80. Fine: $37; Costs: $80. art to 2 years of community control and ordered him to
Hart, Ed (Fayette, Ohio). 76/55 speed. Fine: $77; pay prosecution costs, pay a $1,000 fine, successfully
Costs: $80. complete the Adult Sex Offender Treatment Program
FULTON COUNTY CIVIL
Hough, Jason R. (Wauseon, Ohio). 81/70 speed. For: Johnston, Gerald L. (Swanton, Ohio). Against: through the Center for Child & Family Advocacy, have
Fine: $37; Costs: $80. Williamson, Taylor S. (Swanton, Ohio). $522. no use of the internet other than for work purposes,
Howard, Theodore P. (Delta, Ohio). Turn signals. and serve 26 days in CCNO within 90 days, with credit
Fine: $102; Costs: $80. for 5 days already served, Mr. Stuart was found to be a
Jones, Tina M. (Fayette, Ohio). Expired plates. Fine: FULTON COUNTY Tier I sex offender, which requires address registration

DISSOLUTIONS & DIVORCES
$37; Costs: $80. Lauber, Kristen M. (Archbold, Ohio) and Lauber, for 15 years with in-person verification annually with
Keefer, Ellen L. (Archbold, Ohio). Signal lights. Fine: Kristopher C. (Archbold, Ohio). the sheriff of all counties in which he resides. Failure to
$37; Costs: $88. comply could result in Mr, Stuart spending 11 months
McCullough, Keith (Delta, Ohio). Driving under sus- in prison.
FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF
pension. Failure to reinstate. Fine: $250; Costs: $88. Sheriff Roy E. Miller announces that the Fulton
Community control sanctions: reserved: $750 fine and County Shears Office conducted a Traffic Enforcement
470 hours of community service. No violations of law Blitz that ran from May 22nd thru June 4th, in con- FULTON COUNTY

until June 6, 2019 and 30 hours of community service junction with the National Click it or Ticket Campaign. CLERK OF COURTS
Fulton County Clerk of Courts Tracy Zuver has pro-
within 90 days. Deputies who worked this Blitz made 108 traffic stops vided his monthly report for May 2017, with May 2016
Mohn, Jo D. (Wauseon, Ohio). 78/55 speed. Fine: and issued 53 citations. The citations issued were for in parenthesis, with the following:
$100; Costs: $88. 40 speed violations, seatbelt violations, 3 for driving New cases filed in the legal department; domestic 23
Myers, David L. (Wauseon, Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: under a revoked or suspended license, 2 for no driver’s (16), civil 20 (19), criminal 20 (8), and miscellaneous
$37; Costs: $80. license, an expired license plate sticker, a license plate 3 (2), with a total of fees collected being $16,764.36
Nafziger, Randy A. (Archbold, Ohio). 77/55 speed. display violation, and possession of marijuana. Depu- ($22,344.10). The title department issued a total of
Fine: $100; Costs: $88. ties also issued 75 warnings during the Blitz. The Traf- 1,669 (1,666) titles; new cars 146 (145), used cars 839
Nichols, Barbara H. (Metamora, Ohio). 72/55 speed. fic Enforcement Blitzes are paid for from a grant that (864), new trucks 72 (67), used trucks 297 (295), vans
Fine: $47; Costs: $80. the Sheriff’s Office received from the Ohio Department 16 (18), motorcycles 57 (56), manufactured homes 12
Nicely, Dylan R. (Wauseon, Ohio). Assured clear dis- of Public Safety. (19), trailers 30 (40), travel trailers 59 (58), motor homes
tance ahead. Fine: $102; Costs: $88. Sheriff Miller and his deputies are dedicated to pro- 24 (26), buses 1 (1), off-road vehicles 71 (37), watercraft
Nisely, Christopher T. (Archbold, Ohio). Physical tecting the citizens of Fulton County and the motorists 34 (30), outboard motors 7 (10), other 4 (0), with a total
control. Fine: $350; Costs: $88. Operator’s license sus- who travel its highways, This grant allows extra patrol of fees collected being $570,849.97 ($594,983.34), and
pended from May 1, 2017 to October 28, 2017. Com- to enforce the traffic laws that will increase the safety of sales tax collected $479,210.89 ($538,621.46).
munity control sanctions imposed. Reserved: 180 days motorists on the roadway in the areas that are prone to
jail and $650 fine. No violations of law until June 7, a higher number of serious and fatal crashes.
2019.
Nowak, Mary S. (Liberty Center, Ohio). 72/55 speed. FULTON COUNTY Stryker Rotary Club Provides

Fine: $47; Costs: $80. COMMON PLEAS Refreshments To Bicycle Riders
Robertson, James C. (Wauseon, Ohio). Seat belt – A Wauseon man was sentenced on June 2, 2017, in
driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $43. the Fulton County Common Pleas Court according to The Stryker Rotary Club provided refreshment for
Samples, James R. (Wauseon, Ohio). Seat belt – driv- county prosecutor Scott A. Haselman. Kevin Demeter, 15 MESA bicycle riders on Saturday June 3rd.
er. Fine: $30; Costs: $51. 30, of 1088 Barney Oldfield Dr., previously pleaded The Stryker location was only one of several rest
Sanchez, Marleny (Wauseon, Ohio). 69/55 speed. guilty to Domestic Violence. On December 14, 2016, he stops the riders made during the day. MESA was
Fine: $37; Costs: $80. knowingly caused or attempted to cause serious physi- formed in 1981 by the Rotary Clubs in District 6600
Schantz, Dillon F. (Wauseon, Ohio). 70/55 speed. cal harm to a household member. Judge Jeffrey L. Rob- whose vision was to facilitate partnerships between
Fine: $47; Costs: $80. inson sentenced Mr. Demeter to 5 years of community clubs to meet humanitarian needs. MESA is short for
Scheid, Angela R. (Delta, Ohio). 71/55 speed. Fine: control and ordered him to pay a $250 fine, stay out of medical equipment and supplies abroad.
$47; Costs: $80. bars/taverns, not possess or consume alcohol or many The clubs have been planning fund raising bike
Sexton, Dylan M. (Delta, Ohio). Stop sign. Fine: $37; illegal substance, and complete a batterer’s class. Fail- rides since 2005.
Costs: $80. ure to comply could result in Mr. Demeter spending 18
INFORMATION PROVIDED

“THE VILLAGE REPORTER”

WEEKLY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

JUNE 16TH, 2017 - JUNE 22ND, 2017

FRIDAY, JUNE 16TH MONDAY, JUNE 19TH TUESDAY, JUNE 20TH
• Williams County Relay for Life - See pages 15 and •Williams County Commissioners 9:00 AM •Fulton County Commissioners Meeting 9:00 AM

16 for a detailed schedule of events. •Bryan School Board 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21ST
SATURDAY, JUNE 17TH •Archbold School Board 5:00 PM •Delta School Board 6:30 PM
•Wauseon School Board 5:30 PM •Swanton School Board 7:00 PM
•Wauseon Strawberry Festival •Wauseon City Council 5:00 PM
•Montpelier North Wildlife Site THURSDAY, JUNE 22ND
Annual Open House and Fishing Fun Day •Bryan City Council 7:00 PM •Williams County Commissioners 9:00 AM
•Evergreen School Board 7:00 PM •Fulton County Commissioners Meeting 9:00 AM
SUNDAY, JUNE 18TH
No events submitted by time of print •Delta Village Council 7:00 PM •Williams County United Way
•Edgerton Village Council 7:00 PM Cookout for a Cause

•Edon Village Council 7:00 PM •Thresher’s Reunion Begins -
•Metamora Village Council 8:00 PM Looked for a detailed listing of events

in next week’s edition.

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Bryan OKs 4 County Taking Over Program Area Students Take Part In Summer
Camp At Four County Career Center
By: James Pruitt domino effect. The council extended the
THE VILLAGE REPORTER due to June 16. INFORMATION PROVIDED

The Bryan City Council approved a The city will be advertising for bids SUMMER CAMP ... Four County Career Center sponsored a week long “Summer
new lease with a local school as well sev- for the Southwest Bryan sanitary sewer Camp” for 7th, 8th and 9th graders in the four county area. Students had the
eral construction projects at its June 5 replacement. The city authorized spend- opportunity to explore the vast areas of science, landscaping, floral design, and
meeting. ing $275,000 to match the same amount animal care from experienced instructors. Students worked on activities through-
from Ohio Public Work funds. The scope out the week. Shown doing hands-on learning in the “Genius Camp” class are
The council approved a lease with of the project includes Parkwood, Oak- (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT) Alec Rychener (Pettisville), Garrison Cobb (Archbold)
the Four County Career Center, at 1010 wood, Oxford and portions of Sunny. Griffin Eash (Pettisville), Samuel Myers (Pettisville), (BACK - LEFT TO RIGHT) Isaac
East Wilson St., Reichert (Archbold), Kaiden Deiser (Archbold), Harley Schwarz (Evergreen), Sean
The work will involve replacing 3,000 Hageman (Archbold), Isabella Ruiz (Archbold), Josiah Ruiz (Archbold), Jackson
Four County is taking over a program feet of sewers that run in alleys behind Beck (Archbold), and Marek Kreiner (Archbold).
formerly run by Northwest State Col- people’s properties or in some cases
lege, Mayor Doug Johnson said. Some in the middle of their back yards. The Williams County Gives Dog
students will work jobs around the city work involves a process known as “pipe Warden’s Office To Parks Board
and others will return to the school and bursting,” where pipes will be burst and
take classes, he said. a replacement line run through, Wieland By: James Pruitt regarding the usage of liams County Commis-
said. “The only thing that gets tore up in THE VILLAGE REPORTER the agreement between sioners June 2 a lease
“It’s the same as we have had in pre- people’s yards might be right where their the County Commission- renewal (Addendum No. 2
vious years,” Johnson said referring to sanitary sewer tap is,” Wieland said. The former Dog Pound ers Association of Ohio to Lease) with the follow-
former tenant Northwest State College. will be soon transformed ing addendums: Article II:
“We are just glad to have someone in The engineers are in the final design into an office for the Add: The lease will extend
there,” phase and need to find out what’s un- county Parks Board. for an additional term
derneath. The system is collapsed in beginning July 1, 2017
The council approved a contract with spots and oval, so the camera can’t get The Board of Williams through June 30, 2019.
Gerken Paving for the 2017 turn lane on through. Wieland said. “It is pretty criti- County Commissioners Same: The annual rate
Center Street at Townline Road. The city cal that we know where the sewer taps approved a request by will remain at $10,856,
received two bids, one from Gerken and are, otherwise we have to go to dig up Engineer Todd Roth to al- or $2,714 per quarter,
another from Bryan Excavating. The everybody’s back yard.” low him to transform the during the next renewal
bids were $91 apart, City Engineer Bri- structure into a new use. period. Same: Rental in-
an Wieland said. Gerken had the lowest The city has three or four more hous- The structure is sound, voices in the amount of
and best bid at $124,057, Wieland said. es to look at, Wieland said. Roth said. “I went through $2,714 should be sent
The project is slated to be completed the it and it wasn’t bad,” Roth in quarterly. Add: Ohio
Friday before Labor Day. Council approved a Community Re- said. Shared Services, PO Box
investment Area Tax Exemption appli- 182880, Columbus, Ohio
He anticipates construction to begin cation as submitted by Nihart Enter- In addition to the 43218-2880, 1-877-644-
in July. There will be no time exten- prises LLC. Nihart owns Power Train Parks Board, the local 6771, [email protected].
sions. Since the work adds a turn lane, Components at 525 E. Edgerton, and is Jobs and Family services Article VIII: Insert: “cu-
the intersection will get a new turn sig- completing a 16,000 square foot addi- office could use some of mulative” before the word
nal. But it will be turned into a four-way tion to a 30,000 square foot warehouse. the space. The structure “snowfall”. Delete: Main-
stop with solar-powered signs in the in- The estimated cost of construction is could also store extra tain parking lot, includ-
terim, Wieland said. $503,000. The application is for a10- equipment, Roth said. ing all repairs when prod-
year tax abatement on the improve- Having the former pound uct fails, and striping.
Excessive spring rains led to exten- ments. makes sense as there is Add: Maintain parking
sion of the completion due date of the going to be more activity lot and appropriate mark-
Mayberry Street improvements from Nihart is also building eight 14 x 40 at neighboring Opdycke ings. Lessor will make all
Newdale Drive to YMCA entrance. feet storage units (total space 112 x 40) Park, Roth said. To op- repairs to the parking lot.
“Farmers can’t plant crops as early as on South Union Street. The project cost timize space, the ken- Add: Paint Interior every
they want and we can’t build roads ei- is $85,000. nel where the dogs were five years. All other terms
ther,” Wieland said. The rains pushed housed will be removed. and condition of the lease
the work back a week and that created a James can be reached at will remain the same.
[email protected] In other news:
Renovations to the Commissioners addi-
Wauseon Women Form Support Group For barn at Opdycke Park Service Corporation and tionally approved a trans-
People Who Have Lost Someone To Drugs are nearing completion, West Publishing Corpo- fer of their own by moving
Roth said. “The west wall ration, executed in May $8,160 from unappropri-
is done, the roof is done 2017. This participation ated funds to Contract
and the column support agreement, regarding Services.
By: James Pruitt 8 percent compared to last year, Jamie is finished. The next proj- the location services for
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Gigure, director of Finance said. ect will be to clean out the Non-Custodial Parents James can be reached at
interior of the barn, Roth through public records [email protected]
The cost of the recent opiate epidemic The Fulton County CIC Board will be said. “We need to get it data to be performed by
has hit home for two local women and hiring a part-time person for the Visitors clean and secured,” Roth West Publishing Corpo- Immunizations by
they want to help others whom have lost and Tourism Bureau. The position will said. The site will feature ration through the Con- Appointment Only
someone to drugs. be paid through the CIC, Dennis Rich- new security lights and solidated Lead Evaluation
ardson, director of public service said. cameras with infrared ca- and reporting database Appointments Available
Linda Wurns and Laurie Knierim have Other activities include going on a tour pabilities. (CLEAR), is entered into Every Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 Noon
each lost a child to drugs and the pair of Wauseon Machine with Matt Gilroy, The following resolu- for usage of the program
has now formed a support group. The the county’s economic director, a repre- tions were also passed: of June 1, 2017 through 1st & 3rd Thursday 2-6 pm
group is called Strength in Numbers and sentative of the governor’s office, Region- Resolution 17-0203: May 31, 2019 on behalf
meets from 7-9:15 p.m. the second and al Growth Partnership and Jeff Stiriz. Approving an Agreement of Williams County Job &
fourth Tuesday at St. Caspar’s Church The group talked about challenges, ac- On behalf of Williams Family Services.
in Wauseon. The women spoke at the complishments and possible expansion. County Job & Family Ser- Resolution 17-0202:
June 5 Wauseon City Council meeting. vices. June 1, 2017, Vicki Commissioners approved
The women wanted the community to Gilroy has been working with RGP on Blair, Clerical Specialist a lease renewal (Adden-
know there is help out there for people cleanup issues with the Britch property 4 of Williams County Job dum No. 2 to Lease) with
who need it. on Chestnut Street, Richardson said. & Family Services, sub- the Ohio Department of
Money may come from Jobs Ohio to mitted to the Williams Public Safety Bureau of
In other news from the meeting: clean it up. County Commissioners a Motor Vehicles for Lot C.
The Fire Department is working on Participation Agreement The county leases space
Safety City and Independence Day Fire- Talks are ongoing with the police, the at the Bureau of Mo-
works are set for July 3, Fire Chief Rick Lions Club and Maumee Valley Planning tor Vehicles, for a Driver
Sluder said. Organization about the bike trail cross- Exam Station at 13065
Police Chief Keith Torbet said he had ing at Shoop Avenue. County Road D50, Lot C,
14 teenagers signed up for the Youth Po- Bryan. The current lease
lice Academy. The Safety Class is full, Traffic is supposed to yield to pedes- expires June 30. The
but his department is still working on trians, but Chief Torbet said there is
donations. nothing enforceable.
The city’s income tax revenue is up
James can be reached at
[email protected]

Highlights Of The June 2017 Ohio Department of Pub-
Lyons Village Council Meeting lic Safety will exercise its
renewal option for an ad-
ditional term beginning
July 1, 2017 and end-
ing June 30, 2019. Clerk
of Courts Kim Herman,
Larry Hutchinson informed the coun- Council accepted a participation submitted to the Wil-
cil the Universalist Church will host a agreement from Ohio Municipal League
community picnic July 16 at the ball Service Corp. regarding electric aggrega-
park. tion.

Dorothy Duke informed Council she Mayor Andrea Gleckler shared re-
is having issues with her neighbors. ports from Sheriff’s Department from
Council suggested she call the Sheriff’s the speed detection camera.
Dept. and the Humane Society.
Gleckler shared Sheriff’s Report from
Council hired Mel O’Hara as a part April 2017.
-time employee.
Gleckler told council she planted
Administrator Tanya Lumbrezer told flowers in pots and around the village
council the Columbus EPA Office is re- limit signs. Nancy Peebles and Linda
questing a meeting to discuss the THM Gleckler have volunteered to water
results and the OEL reports. She also them.
quoted an estimate from Pastorek’s to
fix the rust spots on the pickup is $675. Gleckler said the Memorial Day Pa-
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Fulton County Relay For Life Celebrates Survivors, Gives Hope To Others

PHOTOS BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF

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Zoi Bauer Crowned Miss West Unity For 2017

By: Timothy Kays categories were contested on the evening. A complete daughter of James and Melissa Routt. The title of Little
THE VILLAGE REPORTER court for 2017 was ensured when 2016 Tiny Miss West Miss West Unity Runner-Up was awarded to Isabella
Unity, Braydee Hatfield, volunteered to serve a second Ackley, the daughter of David and Sherry Ackley.
The eleventh annual Miss West Unity Pageant was year in her post.
staged in the packed Auditeria of the Hilltop School Five young ladies took to the stage in the quest for
Commons on the evening of June 9. Due to a lack Seven girls vied for the post of Little Miss West Uni- the title of Junior Miss West Unity, with Matayvia Van
of contestants in the Tiny Miss category, only three ty, with the title being awarded to Kenley Routt, the Zile receiving the crown. The daughter of Paul and Tif-
fany Proper, Matayvia also claimed the titles of Junior
Miss Congeniality and Junior Miss Photogenic. Gabri-
elle Rodriguez, the daughter of Josh and Emily Rodri-
guez, was named Junior Miss West Unity Runner-Up,
as well as Junior Miss Interview.

The title of Miss West Unity 2017 was a head-to-
head contest between Kyra Knapp, the daughter of Tim
and Misty Knapp, and Zoi Bauer, the daughter of Greg
Bauer and Justin Careins. Kyra took the Miss Photo-
genic, Miss Congeniality, Miss Interview and Miss Di-
rector awards, but Zoi won the Miss Talent award, as
well as the title of Miss West Unity for 2017.

Timothy Kays can be reached at [email protected]

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2017 Relay For Life

of Williams County

Friday June 17 - Saturday June 18

Williams County Fairgrounds

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Heroes Time Activity Location
of Hope
4:00pm Craft & Vendor Show (Ends at 12am) Merchant Building
To all Relayers, Survivors, 4:30pm Survivor Sign in / Reception Under Grand Stand
Caregivers, and Guests: 5:00pm Showtime DJ-Entertainment Stage Area
5:30pm Silent Auction / Begins Under Grand Stand
Welcome to the 2017 Ameri- 6:00pm Opening Ceremony/Survivor Lap/Caregiver Lap/Medical Professionals Lap Track Area
can Cancer Society Relay For 7:00pm Live Auction Begins Stage Area
Life of Williams County. For the 8:00pm Swap / No Swap Stage Area
next 18 hours we will celebrate Superhero Parade Track Area
more birthdays than ever before 9:00pm Musical Chair Competition Stage Area
and we should be proud of the 10:00pm Luminary Ceremony / Photo Memorial Track Area
impact that Williams County’s 11:00pm Pizza Party Under Grand Stand
Relay has had in saving lives 11:30pm Superhero Contest Stage Area
and helping create a world with 12:00am Craft & Vendor Show (Ends) Merchant Building
more birthdays and less cancer! Drumming Stage Area
1:00am Late Night with Jamie Stage Area
As a community event, we 2:00am Hoopla Laps (Start) Track Area
have seen incredible growth in Captain’s Meeting Under Grand Stand
the past few years not only in 2:30am Hoopla Lap – Track Area
the money raised but also in 3:00am Hoopla Lap – Track Area
the participation by individu- 3:30am Hoopla Lap – Track Area
als, corporations, survivors and 4:00am Hoopla Lap- Track Area
caregivers, families and friends. 4:30am Hoopla Lap- Track Area
5:00am
This track record of growth 6:00am Wake up Calls Track Area
and success has proven that 6:30am
Relay For Life fills a need for 7:00am Silent Auction Under Grand Stand
the millions of people who are 8:00am Zumba Stage Area
touched by cancer to celebrate 9:00am Closing Ceremony Stage Area
the survivors in their lives, re- 10:00am
member those they’ve lost, and
fight back against the disease.
It is all about a community
coming together and fighting
something that has or can af-
fect any of our lives at any time.
There are no boundaries that
cancer does not cross.

Each lap around the track
is a step forward in the fight
against cancer.

It’s the firm footing we need
to navigate the path to a world
with less cancer. A world with
more laughter….more joy….
more memories…more birth-
days. This is no longer just a
dream! Together with each step
we take we are making it hap-
pen. We are turning our dream
into reality.

Thank you for your gener-
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2017 Relay For Life

of Williams County

2017 On Site Fundraisers Relay For Life of Williams County Live Auction 2017

CAMP TEAM GOODS & SERVICES June 16, 2017 - held immediately following opening ceremonies 6:30-7pm
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trail mix Good weather held outside on the west side of the Grandstand,
inclement weather auction will be under the grandstand. *More items may be added.

5 WALMART SPARKS Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Chips, Soda, Water,
Kid’s Grab Bags, Solid Oak Hallway table raffle
(Saturday), Coffee, Breakfast sandwiches
6 TEAM COURAGEOUS Nachos, Breakfast Sandwiches, coffee, soda, cookies
7 VIVA VICKIE 50/50 Raffle, Lap Beads, Glow Necklaces, cups
8 TEAM FOSTER Dairy Queen Chicken Sandwiches, water
10 TRAVIS’ Honey, Chicken Strips, curly fries
MIRACLE TEAM
11 ANDERSON VREELAND Walking Tacos, Popcorn, Chocolate Lollipops
11 TEAM BOEHMTASTIC Balloon animals, face paint, crafts
12 FREE SPIRIT Homemade Ice Cream, Plinko for kids
13 TEAM TIFFANIE Brownies, cookies, library table raffle
14 TRINITY LUTHERAN $300 Meat bundle raffle
16 ARROW TRU-LINE T-shirts & Bracelets
18 CK TECHNOLOGIES Drinks, plinko
19 4H KIDS THAT CARE Milkshakes
20 WISH UPON A STAR Walking Tacos, Edible Sweets
21 POWERS & SONS/ Kayak & Mountain Bike raffles, corn hole game
ARCHBOLD ANIMAL
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22 CANCER OUTLAWS Strawberry Shortcake, Raffles, Kids Games
23 YANGENG CANCER Popcorn bar, Fitbit & Beats Headphones Raffle,
WARRIORS Bake Sale
25 TEAM PJL Cracker Jacks (Caramel Corn & Peanuts), Popcorn
26 JUMPIN JAKZ Bounce Houses
28 C&B TIGERS Carrots & Celery w/ Ranch dressing, water bottles,
Kid’s game Duck Pool, Prizes
30 COUNTING OUR Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad
BLESSINGS Sugar Cookies, Breakfast Sandwiches, Cinnamon Rolls
31 TEAM KAMCO Pulled pork, chips, pop
34 FRIENDS FOR LIFE Wooden Roses, Scrunch Scarves, Ribbon Pins,
Bracket & Shower Kits, Pens
35 TEAM MARSHALL Chicken wings, Mac & Cheese, Pop corn bar, 50/50
36 CHASE BRASS Media (Book) sale, Plinko
FOR THE CURE
38 PATTEN INSURANCE T-shirts ($12), Kids Craft Zone, Spinning Wheel, Bottled
AGENCY Water
39 TEAM MATSU Photo booth
40 KEY FOR A CURE Hero subs, Root-beer floats, fish game
42 ALLIED AGAINST 50/50 Raffle, Popcorn, Snow-cones, Glow bracelets
CANCER
43 TEAM 20/20 Fidgit Spinners, Energy Drinks

RELAY FOR LIFE OF There is no Finish Line... Until We Find a Cure!
WILLIAMS COUNTY Join Us In the Fight Against Cancer!

AT THE WILLIAMS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS A community that takes up the fight is an exceptional place to live.
6 p.m. FRIDAY JUNE 16th TO NOON SATURDAY JUNE 17th
Ceremonial Events
Please join us as part of the world’s largest movement
to end cancer. The relay for life is so much more than a OPENING CEREMONY LUMINARIA CEREMONY
walking fundraiser. There are many fun and exciting events The Opening Ceremony will set the tone for the en- The Luminaria Ceremony provides participants with
like games, activities, entertainment, food, a live auction, tire 18 hours of our Relay event. It provides an oppor- an opportunity to grieve, reflect on their own personal
ceremonies, and vendor displays. There’s something for the tunity to bring everyone together during a highenergy cancer experience, and to find hope. It serves to recognize
whole family! ceremony to celebrate the lives of those who have battled loved ones who are fighting the battle against cancer and
cancer, as well as those who have provided comfort and honor those we have lost to the disease.
For more information, contact Bill Turner at care. During the opening ceremony, we also inspire hope
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CLOSING CEREMONY
Or Kathy Foster at 419-636-3008. reminding everyone that while we are making progress, The Closing Ceremony will be an emotional close to
fighting cancer is a yearround priority. the end of one Relay season and the beginning of a new
one. Because it is often a time infused with exhaustion, it
is particularly important to host an upbeat and inspiring
SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS closing ceremony to celebrate the success of the event:

VICTORY LAPS
Following the Opening Ceremony, all cancer survivors the hard work of your captains, participants, and com-
are invited to officially start the Relay for Life with a victo- mittee, and the contributions of donors, sponsors, survi-
ry lap. Whether a cancer survivor is celebrating 20 years vors, caregivers and former caregivers, and your commu-
or two days, all are invited to take part in this celebration. nity. It is a time to remember the lives of those lost and to
The caregivers lap will follow. celebrate that each of us has committed, through Relay,
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West Unity’s Gathering In Unity Celebrated

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Williams County Board Backs Plans To Sell Land To Benefit Hillside

By: James Pruitt is worth. developed into the present campus for PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER For Davis, it’s matter of what is the Hillside. LAND ... Bryan business owner Scott Lirot
spoke out against the sale of the parcels
Land purchased in 19th century for a proper role of government and the peo- Commissioners were concerned the by Hillside. Lirot was concerned the coun-
poorhouse will remain in county hands ple in all this. Having the public pick up costs associated with running for the ty was not maintaining the land according
for the foreseeable future. the tab did not sit well with him. facility for future, more tech-savvy gen- to federal rules for CRP designations, nor
erations, should be paid for with as little that the money from any sale would actu-
The Board of Williams County Com- “We live in a time where it is hard to borrowing as possible. The sale of the ally go to Hillside and not the general fund.
missioners decided against moving for- get money,” Davis said. land seemed like a sensible option.
ward on selling 74 acres near Hillside It would be two years before anything
Country Living. The decision followed The goal for the board is to look at the The residents opposed to the sale be- could go that way as the county would
an hour long exchange with several expansion of Hillside, Hilkert said. The lieve the county should hold on to its have to wait for the CRP to expire in
members of the public about the pro- board needs more time to set a course assets. The 49 acres north of Opdycke 2019, Rummel said.
posed sale. of action. Park should become part of the park.
There was concern from the audi-
The commissioners discussed the “We need to become better farmers,” At the board’s June 12 meeting, 18 ence the land was not in compliance
matter in open session before the end of Rummel said. “Or better farm manag- people attended to voice their displea- with FSA for the CRP, but Hilkert said
the meeting. ers. sure over the proposed sale and to ask it would all be rectified by the end of the
the board for more time to think about month. Compliance is based on the sta-
Commissioner Lewis Hilkert was still “At this point we are not going to en- selling the land. The public comments tus of two 5-acre parcels currently being
supportive of selling 24.5 acres of an tertain the idea of doing anything.” sided with keeping the land and with worked by Scott Oberlin.
L-shaped parcel behind the Jefferson raising money to pay the county for it
Township Barn, but was uncomfortable However, the board will direct Engi- and then donate it to the Parks Board. There was a consensus that private
with the 10 percent buyer’s premium neer Todd Roth, who sits on the Park donations could be attained to pay for
paid to the broker. Board, to draw up the proper docu- Hilkert wanted to lay to rest some the value of the land so it could be
ments to allow the commissioners to misconceptions about the land. Namely, transferred to the parks.
Commissioner Brian Davis said the legally deed 31.5 acres to Opdyck Park. it is not already part of Opdycke Park.
10 percent fee includes 3 percent which While the board supports those
is available to any broker nationally who “It would be deeded and recognized “In fact, what is designated as a park planned efforts, the reality is the par-
brings a buyer to the sale and who ul- as a county park,” Davis said. is not really a park,” Hilkert said. “That cels will likely be rented out beginning
timately purchases the land. The real land will stay intact regardless of what in the fall of 2019 when the county’s
estate company that handles the sale Opposition to the sale has grown happens in the future. CRP agreement expires. The audience
does all the administrative functions of since May 18 when the commission- liked the idea of placing the parcels in
organizing and hosting the auction and ers decided to auction two parcels (one “The bare land that has been consid- the parks system, but with the current
they get paid as well, he said. about 50 and another 24) to raise mon- ered for sale is not part of the park.” parks falling into disrepair, Davis was
ey for Hillside. The resolution to sell was concerned where the money was going
Selling the land is not the top issue not published beforehand as is normal For Rummel, he sees the county hold- to come from to maintain this parcel.
for the county, Davis said. county board practice. It only came to ing the land as “terrible investment. The
light when Board President Lew Hilkert land is valued at $89 per acre, which al- Opdycke Park is not deeded as park-
“There are far more important things spoke up when the day’s resolutions lows the county to net $9,652.86 a year. land, Davis said.
in this county that need to be addressed were being voted on. If the county could get $300,000 for it,
than the issue of selling or not selling a it would take more than 150 years to James may be reached at
piece of property,” Davis said. “As far as At the time, Commissioners Terry cover that amount, he said. [email protected]
I am concerned, we can do it in a year, Rummel and Brian Davis voted to pro-
we can do it in two years, we can do it ceed with auction. A small outcry fol- “It just doesn’t make sense to own
in ten.” lowed suit as a few local residents began that ground in my opinion,” Rummel
to cry foul. said. “That ground was designed to help
Hilkert said he could support that the residents of Hillside. Even at $170,
notion, but urged the board to do some In the intervening weeks, much of the I don’t know if it’s a great help.
homework to find what tillable farmland property’s history has come to light, as
research has found the county bought “We no longer farm that ground, we
the land in the 1870s for a poorhouse no longer have cattle on that ground.
or infirmary. The site has grown and
“We are not using it for the better-
CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE ment of Hillside in my opinion.

Stryker Approves Tentative Agreement To consider another option, does the
county have the wherewithal to main-
Police Chief Steve Schlosser said he sup- Hiring will be limited to people 25 tain the property if it did become part of
ported the greenhouse for economic and and older, Lutsch said. Starting pay will the park, Rummel said. If the land was
medical reasons. The village needs to be $20 an hour, which translates into valued at $170 per acre, it would take
add its tax base and have people who $42,000 a year, he said. 31 ½ years at 3.5 percent interest to pay
make good money. back the $300,000.
While Lutsch wants the growing and
The village has not added a new house processing facilities in Stryker, he does “Maybe we can rent the ground for
since 2006 and that cannot continue, he not plan to seek a dispensary license. more than that, maybe it will be less,”
said. He distrusts the pharmaceutical Rummel said. “At least looking at it with
industry and would much rather have “There is no intention for a dispen- maybe some private donations into the
people use natural substances. sary,” Mayor Beck said. “I don’t want it.” park system.”

“This is a great thing for the commu- Schlosser echoed that statement. Mercy College Of Ohio Announces
nity,” Schlosser said. “A dispensary is not going to happen Toledo Campus Honors List
as long as I am police chief,” Schlosser
The company plans to spend close to said. The following students were awarded honors for the spring 2017 semester at
$2 million on its facility. The building Mercy College of Ohio. To be named on the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a
will be under 24-hour security, designed James may be reached at grade point average of [3.3] or higher and be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours. To
by two former Drug Enforcement Agency [email protected] be named on the Honor’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of [3.3]
agents, Lutsch said. or higher and be enrolled for 6-11 credit hours. To be named on the President’s
PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF List, a student must achieve a 4.0 GPA and be enrolled for 14 or more credit hours.
The licenses, which cost $20,000, will
be issued in August and the company EXPLANATION ... Eric Lutsch of Ohio Those named to the list are Allison Geiser, BS Nursing Pre-Licensure, Dean’s
plans to begin construction in the fall. Leaf Relief explains the basics of his List; Kimberly Owen, Medical Imaging, Dean’s List; and Jaime Worline, BS Nursing
The state license would give the compa- company’s intentions to seek a license Pre-Licensure, Dean’s List; all from Montpelier.
ny 18 months to be ready to open. to establish a grow operation in Stryker
for medical marijuana. The village coun- INFORMATION PROVIDED
The village has enough capacity in its cil hosted a special meeting June 8 to al-
water system to handle the demand of low the public to comment on the issue. Agriculture Adventure & Tractor Event – A
the operation, Administrator Alan Rieg- About 60 people attended. Celebration of Agriculture At Sauder Village
secker said.
The popular “Agriculture Adven- milking, cream separating and cheese
“We have 200,000 gallons in storage,” tures” event will be held June 13 – 18 making demonstrations. Guests can
he said. at Sauder Village – offering guests an help make hand-cranked ice-cream and
opportunity to learn more about Ohio’s watch many dairy-themed cooking ac-
The operation will have two lines of rich agricultural heritage. From egg tivities. Guests will also get an up-close
cannabis growing. One will have the candling, shelling corn, and milking a look at both historic and modern farm-
chemical THC and the other won’t. The goat to making cheese, meeting farm ing equipment. Thanks to Kenn-Feld
marijuana, when grown, will be sent to animals and learning about tractors . . Group there will be modern farming
a processing facility to have oil extracted . each day of this week-long event will equipment on display – providing guests
or it turned into pills, Lutsch said. have different farm-themed demonstra- the opportunity to get an up-close look
tions, special programs and hands-on at farming equipment of today. Again
“Some diseases require THC, others activities. this year more than 75 antique tractors
don’t,” Lutsch said. will be on display in the Historic Village.
“Sharing this region’s agricultural The historic tractors are from the 1930s
Another organization in support of heritage in authentic ways is vital to to the 1960s. There will also be a Pedal
the proposed greenhouse is the Williams our educational efforts,” shared Kim Tractor Pull for children to enjoy.
County Economic Development Office. Krieger, Media Relations. “We also want
Representing WEDCO was Megan Pu- our guests to learn more about modern The final day of this event is Sunday,
ehler. methods and how agriculture impacts June 18 with “Meet the Animals” pro-
every area of our lives today. This spe- grams scheduled throughout the after-
WEDCO Executive Director Matt cial event will be a great opportunity for noon as well as horse-themed programs
Davis approached the council and it people to learn so much about poul- and the combine simulator. Sunday,
grasped the opportunity, Puehler said. try, goats, beef, pork, crops and dairy June 18 is also Father’s Day – with
through historical farming and cooking free admission to Sauder Village for all
The opportunity is something the vil- demonstrations, exhibits about modern Dads! All kids 16 and under also receive
lage should not pass up on, some resi- agriculture and fun hands-on experi- free admission on Sunday – a great day
dents said. Medical marijuana is going ences.” to bring the family!
to happen, so why shouldn’t Stryker
cash in, Pam Oberlin said. Each day of this week is devoted to For more information about the ac-
a different theme and will feature visits tivities planned each day of the Agri-
The company will be an organic op- from regional agricultural organizations culture Adventures event be sure to
eration and try to be as green as possi- and other special guests. Themed days visit the Sauder Village website at www.
ble, Lutsch said. The company is looking include Poultry and Wheat on Tuesday saudervillage.org
at solar panels to offset the power used and Goats and Sheep on Wednesday.
from the grid, he said. Thursday is Pork and Corn Day at the Historic Sauder Village is open Tues-
Village and the focus on Friday will be day through Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-
SPECIAL MEETING ... Stryker Village Council member Robert Sperling speaks at Hay and Horses. From egg candling, 5:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoon from
the special meeting of the council June 8 at Springfield Township Park’s shelter goat milk soap making and meet the noon-4:00 p.m. The Historic Village is
house. He appreciated the comments of the public. Council voted 4-1, June 12, to pig programs to story-time and themed closed on Mondays, except holidays. Ad-
support legislation allowing licensed medical marijuana cultivation in the city and cooking demonstrations in the historic mission is $17.00 for adults and $11.00
a tentative agreement with Ohio Leaf Relief. homes – every day will be filled with for students ages 6-16. Children 5 and
plenty of fun and lots of great informa- under are always free with family and
tion. Thanks to the Ohio Farm Bureau, Sauder Village members receive free
the popular combine simulator will also admission to the Historic Village for an
be at the Village again this year - offer- entire year. Senior, Military, AAA and
ing guests a hands-on look at harvest- Ohio Farm Bureau discounts are also
ing. available. For more information phone
1-800-590-9755, visit www.saudervil-
Many activities are planned on Sat- lage.org, like Sauder Village on Face-
urday, June 17 for the Dairy and Beef book or follow us on Twitter and Insta-
Day of this event and the Tractors, Trac- gram.
tors, Tractors event. There will be cow
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Fundamentally a but appeared low and give you another En- One of the reasons “And we know that in all into slavery. Imprisoned
coach teaches, corrects, was called for ball four to courager, who will never Christ-followers struggle things God works for the unjustly by the made-up
instructs, trains, directs walk in a run. Apparently, leave you. He is the Holy with living like the Bible good of those who love, story of Potiphar’s wife.
and prepares you for your the coach was angry over Spirit, who leads into all tells us to live is that we who have been called ac- Forgotten for years as he
upcoming assignment. the calls not going their truth.…” tend to focus on the prac- cording to his purpose” rotted in prison.
A coach will do all these way. One of the coaches tical sections of Scripture (Romans 8.28).
things as well as all they came out to the circle for Jesus said I’m giv- (“here’s how to live as a Joseph had every rea-
can to motivate and en- a visit with his infield. ing you an encourager, Christ-follower”) and pay Do you know that? son to be bitter. Every
courage you when you On the mound, this team a counselor, a coach… little attention to the doc- Think about what you reason to look for ven-
mess up or make a great organized a play where the Holy Spirit! The Holy trinal sections of Scrip- are dealing with right geance against all who
play. the catcher would duck Spirit is the very Spirit of ture (“here’s the truth now. Marriage crumbling had wronged him. Every
But what happens out of the way so that God! Many times, we say about who you are now apart. Bills piling up. reason to blame God and
when a coach teaches the pitcher’s pitch would “Oh how I wish Jesus was that you’re a believer”). Health deteriorating. Fu- take matters into his own
you the wrong things? In intentionally hit the um- here to tell me what to do ture looking bleak. Stuck hands.
October of 2013 during a pire. On the next pitch, or help me in this situa- As a result we roll up with the same addictions
three-day softball show- the catcher jumped out tion.” Realize today, that our sleeves and try to live you’ve tried to beat for But Joseph resisted all
case event in California, of the way and the pitch He is with you! He has the right way. That’s not years. Unemployed. Feel- those negative responses
a coach made a decision hit the umpire squarely in given us His Spirit, the only frustrating; it’s im- ing like you’re all alone. even when he was elevat-
that was wrong and hurt- the face. The ump clearly Spirit of Truth that guides possible. We can’t live the Hard things for sure. ed to number two man
ful. realized what was going and directs us, always to right way no matter how But in the midst of them, in all of Egypt. Now with
The pitcher, (a high on and ejected the coach, be trustworthy and reli- hard we try. If we could, do you know that God will the power to do whatever
school junior) threw a pitcher and catcher and able. we would have by now. work for your good even he wanted to get even, he
pitch down the middle the game was called. It After all, we’ve tried hard through these very things didn’t.
was a dirty play, no doubt When He nudges and for years, haven’t we? that are draining your
about it, and absolutely coaches us to do some- energy and keeping you Why not?
uncalled for. Regardless thing that is reflective of What we need is a awake at night? Let Joseph tell you in
of how bad the umpir- His nature, we can rest solid foundation to build Do you know, or are his own words when he
ing is, you don’t retali- assured that He is direct- on. There are things we you just hoping? spoke to his brothers de-
ate in any manner. The ing us according to what need to know and be- How did Paul know? cades later: “You intend-
point is…this is not good is right and true. He will lieve before we can do. Was it just positive think- ed to harm me, but God
coaching. never mislead us or cause That’s why nearly every ing on his part? No. intended it for good to
us to do something that letter Paul wrote starts Paul knew because he accomplish what is now
Do you know that as a would harm another per- with doctrine. He knew had a track record with being done, the saving
believer in Jesus Christ, son or go against His Holy that until we know the God. In everything he suf- of many lives” (Genesis
you have been given the nature. truth about God, about fered, God always worked 50.20).
greatest coach of all times ourselves, about sin, and it out for good. More These are basically
to guide you every day? If you ever have some- about salvation, we will christlike character. More Paul’s words spoken cen-
one instruct you to lie, forever flounder to live opportunities to share turies earlier. No matter
Jesus said in John cheat, hurt, or cut cor- like he writes about in the the gospel. New friends. what anyone else does to
14:16-17, “And I will ask ners to accomplish a task later chapters of his let- Stronger faith. us; no matter what bad
the Father, and he will – you have a bad coach! ters. If you’ll carve out a few hand life deals us, God
Make sure your ultimate minutes in the midst of will work it out for good
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Britton, Michigan’s Deven Shiels’ Impressive UMP Late Model Feature Win

Shiels started 11th in the 25-lap main event and Sportsmans feature. A wreck that included Chane Foks Sr. made him earn it. Foks managed to get
began picking off positions one by one. It was de- Stuckey barrell rolling in the middle of a huge pile up alongside Rehklau to challenge for the lead with
fending track champion Brian Ruhlman who led the up on the second lap brought out the red flag. Also two laps to go. Rehklau was too strong and went on
early laps with Rusty Schlenk closing in. Schlenk, caught up in the mishap were Karl Spoores, Ethan to win his second consecutive Compact feature win
who was trying for his third consecutive feature win Gehring, Brandon Gregory, Bob Krumm, Christo- at Oakshade. Jason Deshler finished third behind
at Oakshade, snatched the lead away on lap 11, but pher Whitlock and Josh Robertson. Rusty Smith out Foks. Clinton Urban and Matt Brazeau made up the
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lap 16 caution, the two drivers had an epic battle for and never gave it up despite more caution periods
the lead. Shiels led lap 17, but Schlenk regrouped that kept the field tight. George Lindsey and Mike Dylan Burt took command of the Bomber B Main
and reclaimed the top spot on lap 20. Shiels was Jessen put the pressure on for the lead, but Smith after passing Cody Laney for the lead on the first
back on top one lap later and held on to pick up the fended them off and took the checkered flag. Lind- lap. Laney fought back and reclaimed the lead on
victory. Schlenk settled for second with Ruhlman sey and Jessen finished second and third respec- lap three. Wauseon, Ohio’s Willam Cundick charged
third. Steve Kester finished fourth with Mathew tively. Chris Williams had a good finish in fourth his way to the front and took the lead away on lap
Chapman ending up fifth after starting 12th. after starting ninth. Drew Smith, winner of the first seven. Burt fought back and took the lead from
two UMP Sportsman features this season, ended up Cundick with one lap to go. The two drivers raced
Action screeched to a halt early in the UMP fifth. side by side with Cundick narrowly coming out on
top at the checkered flag. Laney finished third fol-
North Central School The Bomber A Main featured a great battle for the lowed by Dave McMannamy and Gabe Mueller.
Announces Spring Sports Awards lead down the stretch. Dean Taylor took the initial
lead after starting on the pole, but Rich Riffe from Steve Reeves car burst into flames on the back-
SOFTBALL: Toledo, Ohio, took it away on lap five. Jeff Foks Jr. stretch on the first lap of the Bomber C Main. That
Best Pitcher Award - Makayla Hayes then closed in and raced side by side with Riffe a brought out a red flag and ended his night prema-
Best Offensive Player - Makayla Knapp few laps, eventually taking the lead on lap 11. Riffe turely. Justin Gamber got by Josh Overmeir early
Best Defensive Player - Alyssa Swank fought back and got the lead back one lap later. for the lead. Once he made the pass, Gamber was
Dave “Gumby” Golembiewski and Craig Dippman gone and picked up the easy victory over Overmeir,
Most Improved - Sidney McKarns later joined in the fray for the lead. An elated Riffe Brenen Mellon, Matt Koerner and Derek Zuver.
Eagle Award - Alyssa Swank was able to hang on and pick up the victory. Golem-
bieski took second followed by Foks and Dippman. Saturday, June 10th is Wallace Racing Products
BASEBALL: Tim Hancock rounded out the top five finishers. Night at Oakshade Raceway featuring a complete
Coaches Award - Steven Williams racing program of UMP Late Models, UMP Sports-
Best Offensive Player – David Pinc The Compact feature event turned out to be the man, Bombers and Compacts. Gates open at 4pm
Most Improved - Colton Schmunk Brogan Rehklau show. The Waldron, Michigan driv- with hot laps at 6pm and racing starting promptly
er started on the pole and led flag to flag, but Jeff at 7pm.
Best Pitcher - David Pinc
Eagle Award - David Pinc INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SCOTT HAMMER

GIRLS TRACK: Hilltop Track Awards Announced
Eagle Award - Kailey Siebeneck
Sportsmanship Award - Vada Lashaway

HEART- Cameron Pace
Coaches Award - Emma Zenz

BOYS TRACK:
Eagle Award - Jason Vassar
Sportsmanship Award - Josh Wehrle

HEART- Zac Turner
Coaches Award - Trenton Sakos
Outstanding Female Athlete- Makayla Hayes
Outstanding Male Athlete- David Pinc
Gamboe Sportsmanship Award- Alyssa Swank

Wauseon Divers Open
The Season With A
Win Over Napoleon

By: Nate Calvin PHOTO PROVIDED
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
The Wauseon Wahoo dive team began their sum- HILLTOP TRACK AWARDS ... Hilltop’s track award winners (front row, left to right): Zoi Bauer, Coach’s
mer season successfully with a 95-17 win over the Na- Award; Landrey Brown, BBC Scholar-Athlete; Kara Brown, MVP Award and BBC Scholar-Athlete. Back
poleon Dive Club. Halle Stevens (74.25) placed first in row: Mason Locke, Most Improved; Chase Williams, BBC Scholar-Athlete; Austin Schaffner, Coach’s
the 8 and under girls division followed by Sidney O’ Dell Award and BBC Scholar-Athlete; Sam Shilling, MVP Award and BBC Scholar-Athlete; Johnnie Roth, BBC
(61.95) in second, Kaelynn Hartsock (55.15) was third, Scholar-Athlete.
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