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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2018 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 10 EDITION 9

THIS WEEK IN Edgerton & Wauseon Farms Benefit Held For Swanton
Recognized For 100 Year Longevity Career First Responder
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2018 By: Cory Johnson voluntary recognition program admin- PHOTO BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF
14 Indicted By THE VILLAGE REPORTER istered by the Ohio Department of Ag-
Williams County Grand Jury riculture. Century farms have been BENEFIT ... Ohio State Fire Marshal Jeff Hussey ad-
The Ohio Department of Agriculture recognized since 1993, with the bicen- dresses the crowd at the benefit for Swanton Paramed-
•••• recently recognized 125 new century, tennial farm designation added in 2013, ic Patty Brown.
Area Schools Quickly Respond sesquicentennial or bicentennial farms and the sesquicentennial farm designa-
To Social Media Threats After owned by the same family for at least tion in 2016. By: Bill O'Connell
100, 150 or 200 consecutive years as of THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Florida Mass Shooting 2017. Nearly 1,500 farms are now reg- In Fulton County, the Ernst Farm in In 1980 Patty Brown filled out an application to join
•••• istered across the state in the Ohio His- Wauseon was designated as a centen- the Swanton Fire and Rescue Department as an unpaid
toric Family Farms program. nial farm. It joins the Paul Gallagher volunteer. The application included a question regard-
Edon Council Oks Tax Farm (c. 1873), Dean Genter Farm (c. ing her reason for wanting to become part of the vil-
Abatement For New Factory Each family received a certificate 1850), Harold & Jeanine Holland Farm lage’s firefighting unit. In pencil, she wrote down a very
signed by Governor John R. Kasich and (c. 1863), Jacob Holland Farm (c. 1867), simple yet very profound response, “To help.” The two
joybundles of Ohio Department of Agriculture Direc- and Rex Short Farm (c. 1874) as recog- words summed up what Patty wanted, what she became
tor David T. Daniels to keep with their nized historic farms in Fulton County. and what she did for others for the next 37 years, first,
Reporter historic documents and pass down to as a volunteer firefighter while working for the Pilliod
www thev agereporter com future generations. In Williams County, the Stark Farm Cabin Company located just a short distance from the
in Edgerton was designated as a centen- fire station and eventually as a fulltime paramedic after
WeLDoevlievera.t. “Our historic family farms are an im- nial farm. It joins the Aschliman Farm education and training.
First Sight! portant link to Ohio’s great agricultural (c. 1834), Blair - Altman (c. 1837), Allan Patty helped those in her community by being part
history and promising future,” said Di- & Norma Jean Heisler Farm (c. 1845), of a team that would always be there for them in times
Fulton County rector Daniels. “It’s an honor every time Geraldine Landon Farm (c.1837), and of need whether it be fires, accidents or major medical
Health Center we are able to recognize Ohioans who Vernon Sloan Farm (c. 1835) as recog- events. Over the years, there are very few in the Swan-
Comp e ng he c c e o ca e Family Bir h ng Center take such great pride in their own agri- nized historic farms in Williams County. ton area that have not, in some way or at some time,
cultural heritage.” been the benefit of her humanity.
Cory can be reached at She even serves as a mother hen to her co-workers,
Ohio Historic Family Farms is a [email protected] overly concerned about their welfare, willing to switch
shifts when they ask or filling in when one of them
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W LLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION Recently, however, Patty was diagnosed with lung
and bone cancer and has been unable to do what she
Bryan Wauseon Swim & Dive Teams Wauseon Indians Take Home loves. After months of treatments and care, the bills
Have Solid Performances At Sta e Meet Div sion II Wrestling Sectional T tle began to pile up and this time it was Patty who needed
the help. Her Swanton colleagues, led by Amy Foy and
W B W 82 d 20 Anthony Bernal, began to organize a fundraising benefit
dd d d 30 9d 38 0 after convincing Patty to let them do it for her.
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lights on, keep the water running, keep the gas on to
d d d dd have heat in your house. We did this for her so some of
d d d those worries are a little bit less.” Ms. Foy also said that
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d d d d would be there grew beyond everyone’s expectations.
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Former West Unity Resident Joseph Rader

Prepares To Release His Third Book

PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF By: Timothy Kays
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
LIKE FATHER - LIKE SON ... Joseph Rader and his
son Mikel don the costumes at a recent Boy Scouting Sometimes, a person has to leave home in order
event. to find out who they are in the big scheme of things.
With some people though, they seem to have a fixed
life vector from childhood. For Joseph ‘Joe’ Rader, it’s
a combination of the two, under a constant refinement
through faith.

Joe is a member of the Hilltop Class of 2001. “I lived
in West Unity for most of my teenage years with the
Hands ... Deb and Mike Hand. I was with them for my
high school years. I was in foster care through them;
they were my foster parents, and they’ve lived in West
Unity for a long time.” Currently, he is employed as
a counselor with the Bair Foundation, and resides in
Brook Park, Ohio, with his wife of ten years Lori, their
eight year old son Mikel, and their five year old son
named Mason.

Joe is also a published author with two books to his
credit, and number three on its way. The first one was
called ‘Eyes,’ and bears witness to the aforementioned
‘refinement’. “That was one that I published a long,
long time ago,” Joe recalled, “... but now I illustrate
and I write kids’ books. I have two separate kids’ books
published that I illustrated and wrote. ‘Eyes’ was nev-
er fully published; it was more of an e-book, but the
other kids books have been published and are ...

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Local Obituaries

George Throne (1922 - 2018) Alice Simper (1930 - 2018) Frances Bigger (1930 - 2018)

(Formerly of Alvordton) (Wing Family of America Member) (Member of the Montpelier Women of the Moose)

George H. Throne, 95 Alice M. Simper, 87 Frances C. Bigger, 88, of Montpelier, passed away
years of Manheim, Penn- years, of Hamilton, passed on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Evergreen Manor
sylvania, formerly of Al- away Sunday, Febru- Nursing Home in Montpelier. She was born January
vordton, Ohio passed ary 18, 2018 at Lutheran 20, 1930 in Hillsdale, MI to Francis and Mildred (Barn-
away Sunday, February Hospital of Indiana, Fort hart) Keating. Frances graduated from Hillsdale High
18, 2018 at Mt. Hope Naz- Wayne, Indiana. Alice School in 1948.
arene Retirement Center, was born August 16, 1930
Manheim, Pennsylvania. in Hamilton, Indiana, the Frances loved spending time with friends and fam-
George was born August daughter of the late L. ily and her cats. She was the master of crossword
26, 1922 in Alvordton, Quentin and Columbia puzzles. She also loved to travel, especially to Las Ve-
Ohio, the son of the late (Wing) Myers. She was a gas. She was a long time member of the Montpelier
Harve and Bernice (Clay) 1948 graduate of Ham- Women of the Moose and the Fraternal Order of Eagles
Throne. He married Lu- ilton High School. She Ladies Auxiliary.
cille M. Riter on December married Gene Simper on
24, 1944 in Canton, Ohio February 9, 1950 and he Frances is survived by one daughter, Kelly (Frank)
and she preceded him in preceded her in death on Matranga of San Diego, CA, daughter in law Brenda
death on October 13, 1988. George later married Re- November 22, 1988. Alice was a production worker for Dauber of Bryan, grandchildren Corey (Jill) Dauber,
nee E. Wampler and moved to Bethel, Pennsylvania. He Pittsfield of Indiana. She was a member of Hamilton Jennifer (John Goetz) Dauber, Annissa (Adam) Owens,
was a life time farmer living most of his life in Williams United Methodist Church and Wing Family of America. Danielle (Juan) Morales, and Chelsea (Matt) Covello
County. George worked as a welder and quality con- In her free time, Alice enjoyed gardening and canning. and 7 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a
troller inspector for Challenge Cook Brothers. George She especially enjoyed traveling and going to family re- sister, Mary (Paul) Jones of Gainesville, GA and several
and Lucille enjoyed doing mission work at Torreon Na- unions. nieces and nephews, with special attention to Linda
vajo Mission in Cuba, New Mexico. He was a member Surviving are her children, Sherry (Steve) Pingry (Carlos De Aristizabal) Wright of Greensboro, NC and
of Pleasant Ridge Dunkard Brethren Church where he of Angola, Indiana, Jim Simper of Hamilton, Indiana, Cheryl (Bill) Marriott of Hillsdale, MI, and Ron (Laurie)
served as a Deacon and Conservative Baptist Breth- Joan Hartman of Angola, Indiana, Deb (Pat) Berry of Sell of Jerome, MI, and Pat Mann of GA.
ren Church after moving to Pennsylvania. In his free Edon, Ohio and Kenny (Barb) Simper of Hamilton,
time, George enjoyed working outside and spending Indiana; eleven grandchildren; twenty great-grand- She was preceded in death by her parents, one son
time with his family and friends. In his younger years, children; three great-great-grandchildren, and one Kenneth Dauber, three brothers - John (Fred), William,
George enjoyed ice skating with Lucille. brother, John T. (Robbin) Myers of Florida. Alice was and Basil Thompson, and sister Amy (Thompson) Sell.
Surviving is his wife, Renee E. Throne of Bethel preceded in death by one grandson, Mike Naus, one
Pennsylvania, four children, Kathy (Arley) Cross of brother, Donald Myers and one sister, Priscilla Gnagy. Per Frances’ request, there will be no visitation or
West Unity, Ohio, Danny Throne of Montpelier, Ohio, Those planning an expression of sympathy are service. A private interment will be at Evergreen Cem-
Martha (Dave) Heer of West Unity, Ohio and Stuart asked to consider memorial contributions be made etery in Ransom, MI at a later date.
(Kristy) Throne of West Unity, Ohio; son-in-law, Keith to Hamilton United Methodist Church, 7780 South
Snyder of Lebanon, Pennsylvania; four step-children, Wayne Street, Hamilton, Indiana, 46742. ADDITIONAL OBITUARIES ON PAGE 3
Dawn (Justin) Beck of Bethel, Pennsylvania, Kim (Jeff) Condolences may be sent to the family or the online
Aungst of Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, Lance Wampler guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com Reporter
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manstown, Pennsylvania; fourteen grandchildren; Ernest Gibson (1971 - 2018)
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by his wife, Lucille; daughter, Margaret Snyder; twin Ernest “Junebug” R.
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(Longtime Member of Montpelier Eagles) ried Joanna L. Will in An- * “Letters To The Editor” are welcomed. Publication is left to the discre-
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78, of Montpelier, passed * It is the goal of “The Village Reporter” to present news in a fair and
away on Wednesday, Feb- Ernest attended Hope balanced format. “The Village Reporter” makes every effort to stay neu-
ruary 21, 2018 at Com- Church in Fort Wayne. tral in political and other debatable issues. It is the desire of the com-
munity Hospitals and He worked at Metals USA in Butler, Indiana for ap- pany to print facts and allow our readers to process information, draw-
Wellness Center in Bryan. proximately 5 years, he was also a security guard for ing their own opinions.
She was born on April 26, several businesses in the Fort Wayne area. Most re- * Newspaper counter sales are available throughout Williams and Ful-
1939 in to Stryker, OH to cently Ernest worked with the Amish in Harlan, Indi- ton Counties in Northwest Ohio.
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Stantz. He is survived by his wife Joanna; mother Donna and advertisements stands at the Friday prior to publication by 5:00
(David) Gibson of Edon; and sister Theresa L. Fisher of p m.
Caroline worked at Al- Auburn, Indiana. Ernest was preceded in death by his * “The Village Reporter” publishes 49 editions per year with two non
lied Molded in Bryan and father and infant brother Denny Lee Gibson. print weeks during the summer and one non print week around the
Mohawk Tools in Mont- Memorial contributions may be given to the family. holidays.
pelier. She as a longtime Condolences can be left at www.thethompsonfuneral-
member of the Montpelier home.com. 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio
Eagles and was an avid Open: Mon. - Fri. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m).; Sat. (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
t.v. watcher who enjoyed watching her favorite soap Jean Bittinger (1952 - 2018)
operas. Phone: (419) 485-4851 / Fax: (877) 778-9425
She is survived by her three sons, Lee (Pam) Mauk (Grace Community Church Member) Email: [email protected]
of Edon, David Mauk of Archbold and Barry Mauk of Website: www.thevillagereporter.com
Montpelier; nine grandchildren; fifteen great grandchil- Jean Ann Bittinger, 65 years, of Bryan, passed away
dren; 5 step great grandchildren; four sisters, Marjorie Friday, February 23, 2018 at St. Vincent Mercy Medi- Buy A Newspaper Copy At:
(Ed) Keck of Bryan, Rebecca (Ron) Brown of Montpe- cal Center, Toledo. Jean was born July 18, 1952 in
lier, Dinah (Hector) Camarillo of Bryan and Gretchen Bowling Green, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold STRYKER EDGERTON
(Tracy) Reliford of Edgerton; numerous nieces and and Lillian (McLain) Perkins. She was a 1970 gradu- Stryker Main Stop Main Stop, C-Store
nephews and other family members. ate of Napoleon, High School. She married Frederick
Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, Bittinger on March 29, 1980 in West Unity, Ohio and WEST UNITY WAUSEON
husband, Henry “Hank” Altaffer, two children, Bobby he preceded her in death on July 19, 2005. Jean was Valero, Shamrock, Chief Supermarket,
and Cherie Mauk and grandson, Christopher Mauk. a devoted wife and mother, who sought to help oth- Marathon, Walmart
Donations may be made to Williams County Cancer ers. She was a member of Grace Community Church, Dollar General Courtview Mart Shell,
Assistance or to The American Cancer Society. Online Bryan, where she was the leader of the Toy Drive each FAYETTE Circle K, Dollar General
condolences may be left at www.thethompsonfuneral- year. Jean enjoyed watching television, especially the
home.com. Animal Planet, gardening and loved animals, especial- Circle K, Main Stop, PIONEER/HOLIDAYCITY
ly her dog, Butter Cup. Dollar General Main Stop, Village Market,
Matt Nofziger (1964 - 2018) ARCHBOLD
Surviving are her two children, Sara (Eric) Jensen Valero, Dollar General,
(Formerly of Stryker) of Liberty Center, Ohio and Julian “Jake” (Bonnie) Super Value, Hutch’s Marathon,
Bittinger of Napoleon; seven grandchildren and four EDON / BLAKESLEE
Matthew Wayne “Matt” great-grandchildren; one sister, Carol Armstrong of Rite Aid, Circle K,
Nofzinger, age 53, of McClure, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her par- Dollar General, Pop Shop Slattery
Archbold and formerly of ents and her husband, Frederick. Shamrock
Stryker passed away early DELTA LYONS
Friday February 23, 2018 Those planning an expression of sympathy are Dollar General, Kwik Stop Main Stop
at the Defiance Area Hos- asked to consider memorial donations be given to SWANTON
pice Inpatient Care Center Grace Community Church or to the family. Delta Speedway Dollar General
following a long battle with MONTPELIER METAMORA
cancer. Prior to his illness You can send your condolences or share your mem- Ace Automotive,
he had been employed as a ories with the family by visiting Jean’s obituary page at TMart
Teacher for Sara’s Garden www.oberlinturnbull.com Main Stop, BRYAN
in Wauseon and had also Circle K, Circle K, Main Stop,
been a substitute teacher Ralph Beavers (1964 - 2018) Dollar General, Rowes, Fountain City Ice House,
for the Bryan City Schools. Millers New Market, Dollar General, Walmart
(Edon Resident) Two Brothers Market, Phil’s One Stop
Mr. Nofzinger was born Rings Pharmacy
in Wauseon, Ohio on July Ralph “Johnny” F. Beavers, Jr., 53 of Edon passed
3, 1964 the son of Wayne and Ruthanna (Gerken) Nofz- away at his home Friday morning. He was born on PETTISVILLE
inger. He was a 1982 graduate of Stryker High School October 25, 1964 in Montpelier to Ralph F. Beavers, Sunday’s Market
and a graduate of Defiance College. On April 13, 1997 Sr. and Vivian (Zuver) Reed.
he married the former Tina Marie Miller and she sur- Postmaster, please send address corrections to:
vives. He enjoyed camping and boating with his family Ralph was a machine operator and fork lift operator
and refereeing girls softball. at ARO Tru Line in Bryan. THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Surviving besides his wife, Tina is son Josh of Arch-
bold and parents Wayne and Ruthanna Nofzinger of He is survived by his mother Vivian Reed of Mont- 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio 43543
Stryker. pelier; one son Daniel Beavers of Butler, Indiana; one
The family requests that memorial contributions daughter Melissa Stull of Hicksville, Ohio; and siblings, Periodical Mail Postage Paid At Bryan, OH 43506
be made to either the Defiance Area Hospice Inpatient Connie (Michael) Warner, Merry Greaux, James (Pris-
Care Center or Sara’s Garden in Wauseon. The Grisier cilla) Beavers, Karen (Michael) Merillat, Janice (Rich)
Funeral Home in Stryker has been entrusted with ar- Lininger, Doug (Pam) Reed, Denise (Robert) Bauer,
rangements. Joshua (Angela) Beavers, John Beavers, Luke (Erica)
Beavers, and Jackie Beavers. Ralph was preceded in
death by his father.

A celebration of life will be held on March 4, 2018
from 2-6pm at the Montpelier Eagles.

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Obits (Continued)

Frederick Thiel (1959 - 2018) Margie Brenner (1936 - 2018) Willene Held (1929 - 2018)

(Owner of James Thiel Sales & Service) (Co-owner of Miller’s New Market) (Member of St. Patrick Catholic Church)

Frederick A. “Freddie” Margie D. Brenner, Willene M. Held, age
Thiel, age 59, of Blakeslee, 82, of Montpelier, passed 88, of Bryan, Ohio, passed
Ohio, passed away at 7:25 away on Sunday, Febru- away at 2:47 P.M. on
A.M. on Wednesday, Feb- ary 18, 2018 at North Col- Wednesday, February 21,
ruary 21, 2018, at Gen- lier Hospital in Naples, FL. 2018, in her home, sur-
esis HealthCare-Bryan She was born on Janu- rounded by her family,
Center in Bryan, Ohio, ary 21, 1936 in Ottoville, after an extended illness.
after an extended illness. OH to Joseph and Estella Mrs. Held was a 1947
He was a 1977 graduate (Gasser) Miller. Margie graduate of Edon High
of Edon High School and graduated from Ottoville School and after raising
the Four County Auto High School in 1953. On her family she did home
Body Program and was July 25, 1953 she married care for elderly in the area.
currently owner of James Carl E. Brenner in Ottovi- She was a member of St.
Thiel Sales and Service in lle and he preceded her in Patrick Catholic Church
Blakeslee, where he had death on August 8, 2009. in Bryan and formerly was
worked alongside his fa- a member of St. Joseph
ther and partner for many years. His memberships Margie was the co-own- Catholic Church in Blakeslee, Ohio, where she was
included St. Joseph Catholic Church in Blakeslee and er alongside her husband Carl of Miller’s New Market past president of the Rosary Altar Society. She also
Knights of Columbus Council #3883 in Blakeslee. He where she also managed the bakery. She loved cooking enjoyed knitting, cooking, playing cards and dominos
was a former member of the Blakeslee Fire Department and baking for her family and friends, gardening and and especially enjoyed following her husband in his
and was a fireman for races at Michigan International golfing. For the last 36 years Margie was a “true snow- professional baseball career, traveling to forty states
Speedway for many years. Freddie was an avid bowler, bird” who enjoyed spending her winters in Florida. Her in his thirteen-year career, and in later years watching
bowling with the K of C for many years, was the coor- summers were spent enjoying time at the family lake her sons and grandchildren playing baseball and bas-
dinator of the “Little Chicago” canoe trip for thirty-nine house. Margie was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic ketball. Willene had a pleasant personality and was a
years and he enjoyed cooking on the grille entertaining Church in Montpelier, where she was active with the friend to all.
friends on Saturdays at his shop. Rosary Alter Society. She was also a member of the Willene M. Held was born on July 11, 1929, in
Frederick A. Thiel was born on January 23, 1959, Montpelier Moose. Montpelier, Ohio, the daughter of Irvin and Clela (Bau-
in Montpelier, Ohio, the son of James A. and Rosalie er) Fox. She married Melvin “Mel” Held on October 29,
E. (Hug) Thiel. Survivors include his mother, Rosalie Margie is survived by two daughters, Carol (Tom) 1949, in Blakeslee and he survives.
Thiel, of Blakeslee; one brother, Ted Thiel, of Edgerton, Houk and Becki (Greg) Snyder both of Montpelier; one Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons,
Ohio; four sisters, Debbie (Paul) Green, Jr., of Edon, son, Roger (Teresa) Brenner of Wauseon; daughter-in- Stephen (Mary Lou) Held, of Montpelier, and Thomas
Dee (Chuck) Bowers, of Bryan, Dar Thiel, of Blakeslee, law, Deborah Brenner of Cleves, OH; eight grandchil- (Deanne) Held, of Defiance, Ohio; five grandchildren,
and Sherry (Rex) Branham, of Edon; nine nephews dren, Tony (Debi) Houk of Plymouth, MI, Tiffany (Jeff) Casey (Monica) Held, Shaylee (David) Uscilowski and
and nieces, Jamie (Buddy) Harris, Crystal Bowers, Noling of New Waterford, OH, Eric Brenner of New Al- Chayse, Cassidy and Calvin Held; seven great-grand-
Jessica (John) Baker, Jacob (Alisha Mercer) Joice, Vic- bany, OH, Nicholas Brenner of Bryan, Jennifer (Ryan) children; and one sister, Annabelle Martin, of Bryan.
toria Green and Rosie, Jesse, Jimmy and Eli Branham; Ambrose of Cincinnati, OH, A.J. Brenner of Wauseon, She was preceded in death by two brothers, Carmen
and four great-nephews and nieces, Austin, Blake and Dr. Marissa (Morgan) Locy of Hoover, AL and Bradley and Donald Fox; three sisters, her twin, Pauline Her-
Madison Baker and Jace Joice. He was preceded in Snyder of Nashville, TN; and seven great grandchil- man, Ruth Walz and Mary McClellan; and one grand-
death by his father and a great-niece, Brooke Lalah dren. daughter, Mattie Rae Held.
Baker. Memorials are requested to St. Patrick Catho-
Memorials are requested to Blakeslee Knights of She was preceded in death by her parents, husband lic Church, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Community
Columbus Council #3883. To sign the online register Carl E. Brenner, son, Carl J. Brenner, three brothers, Health Professionals Hospice Care or the Alzheimer’s
or to send condolences, please visit www.krillfuner- Orville, Joe and Roger Miller and sister, Dorothy Berg- Association. To sign the online register or to send con-
alservice.com. feld. dolences, please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com.

Donations may be given to Sacred Heart Church or
Williams County Blood Bank. Online condolences may
be left at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com.

Norma Wood (1947 - 2018) Milton Reighard (1938 - 2018) James Robinson (1941 - 2018)

(Member of Hamilton Church of Christ) (Longtime Employee of Tenneco in Napoleon) (Served in Vietnam)

Norma Wood, 70 years, Milton C. Reighard, age James H. “Jimmy” Rob-
of Waterloo, passed away 79, of Liberty Center, un- inson, 76, of N. Gorham
Monday, February 19, expectedly passed away at St., Fayette, died unex-
2018 at Lakeland Nurs- his home Thursday, Febru- pectedly Friday morning,
ing and Rehabilitation ary 22, 2018. He was born February 23, 2018, at Pro-
Center, Angola. Norma in Napoleon on October Medica Toledo Hospital.
was born on August 3, 18, 1938 to the late Paul Born Christmas Eve 1941,
1947 in Auburn, Indi- M. Reighard and Virginia in Welch, WV, he was
ana, the daughter of the (Ross) Reighard. the son of the late Thad
late Thomas Seth and Eva “Charlie” and Hazel (Gen-
Blanche (Richey) Wood. Milton graduated from try) Robinson.
She was a 1965 graduate Liberty Center High School Jimmy lived his forma-
of Hamilton High School. in 1956. On June 6, 1959 tive years in West Virginia.
Norma held several differ- he was united in marriage During his high school
ent employment oppor- to Doris Burkett. Along tenure, he moved with his
tunities, but retired from with a passion for farming, family to the Detroit area,
Pent Products of Hamilton. She was a member of Milton worked as a foreman V E T E R A N where the family sought
the Hamilton Church of Christ. Norma loved to at- for Tenneco in Napoleon for employment at Tubular
tend county fairs, going to flea market and shopping in over 34 years before retiring in 1998. He was a sports Products. After graduating from Walled Lake Central
Shipshewana, attending Hamilton High School boys’ enthusiast with some of his favorite teams being the Ohio School in 1960, Jimmy was drafted into the US Army
and girls’ basketball games. Nascar and watching In- State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns and Indians. With and served overseas during the Vietnam War. After
diana University basketball games. Norma also loved grandchildren’s participation in events, Milton proudly his military service, he began work at Fayette Tubular
to spoil her many cats, especially Abby, her “invisible” supported various schools; including Liberty Center, Del- Products, and made his home in Fayette. He met the
cat, who was her constant companion. Norma was an ta, Genoa, Archbold and Perrysburg. Most of all he will love of his life, Peggy Gallippo of Waldron, MI, and they
avid reader and read hundreds of books in her lifetime always be remembered as a great father, grandfather and married on October 25, 1969.
as well as watch her favorite TV shows. She loved to family man. Jimmy had lifelong memberships with the Hudson
do word searches as well. Milton is survived by his wife, Doris J. Reighard; chil- American Legion Post 180 and the VFW. He was an
Surviving is her brother, James M. (Doris) Wood of dren, Roxanne (Tim) Dietrich, Teresa (Mike) Spicer, Ce- avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed the sports of golfing,
Peru, Indiana; nephews, Michael Thomas Wood of An- cilia (Mike) Vicars, Mary (Cheryl) Tresnan-Reighard and fishing, boating, and snowmobiling. He was a talented
derson, Indiana, James O. (Jan) Eliason of Peru, In- Greg (Kristie) Reighard; sister, Karen (Doug) Sparer; 15 woodworker, and built many pieces of furniture for
diana, Scott (Joanna) Eliason of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren with two soon to various family members. In his retirement he enjoyed
great-nephew, Joey (Rachel) Eliason; four great nieces, be added. cruising on his scooter and golf cart and wintering in
Jillian Eliason, Brittany (James) Rutherford, Melissa In lieu of flowers, those wishing a show of sympathy Missouri and Florida. Jimmy was always a proud fan
Eliason and Julie (Patrick) Petrowsky of Peru, Indiana; are asked to consider contributions to the Liberty Cen- of the Detroit Lions.
great-great Niece, Alexia Wells; great-great niece Katy ter Fire and Rescue, T315 Co Rd 8, Liberty Center, Ohio Surviving to mourn his loss are his wife of 48 years,
and great-great nephew Calin; cousins, Rebecca and 43532 or Colton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 12, Peggy; two daughters, Kimberley Smith of Joplin, MO
Charles Carey of Hicksville, Ohio, Larry Richey of Cali- Liberty Center, Ohio 43532 in his memory. Online con- and Velvet Randall of Fayette; a brother, Bill (Jean)
fornia. She was preceded in death by her parents, a dolences may be sent to the family through our website at Robinson of Cocoa, FL; three sisters, Jean Lundy of
brother, Thomas Seth Wood, Jr. and a sister, Mary L. www.barnesfuneralchapel.com. Cocoa, FL, Bonnie (Meyer) VanDam of Morenci, MI,
Wood. and Betty Ann Collins of Fayette; three grandchil-
Memorial services for Norma Wood will be held at John Burkholder (1954 - 2018) dren, Kamren, Dravin, and Kaitlyn Randall; numerous
3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018 in the Hamilton nieces and nephews; and his beloved canine compan-
Church of Christ, 4045 East Bellefountaine Road, (Employee of Sauder Woodworking for 25 Years) ion, “Little One”. Jimmy will also be sorely missed by
Hamilton with Pastor Jeff Alexander officiating. Pri- countless friends.
vate interment will follow in Hamilton Cemetery. The John Louis Burkholder, In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
family will receive relatives and friends one hour prior passed away February 22, by a brother, Claude “Buddy” Robinson, and a grand-
to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at 2018 in his home at the son, Tylin Smith.
the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to age of 63 years old. John Memorial contributions in honor of Jimmy can be
Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 3985 East Church was an employee of Sauder made to the Fayette Church of the Nazarene. Friends
Street, Hamilton. Woodworking for 25 years. can share memories and words of comfort with the
Those planning an expression of sympathy are family online at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com.
asked to consider memorial contributions be made to John was born on Au-
Hamilton Church of Christ, 4045 East Bellefountaine gust 9, 1954 in Toledo, ADDITIONAL OBITUARIES ON PAGE 4
Road, Hamilton, Indiana 46742 or to Heartland Hos- Ohio, the son of Robert
pice, 1315 Directors Row, Suite 210, Fort Wayne, In- Louis and Mary (Timar)
diana 46808. Burkholder. On September
Condolences may be sent to the family or the online 8, 1978, John married the
guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com love of his life Joanna (Mill-
er) and she survives. John
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The family asks that monetary contributions be made
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made payable to Joanna Burkholder). Online condolences
may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com. The
Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon has been en-
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Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 3

Obits (Continued)

Keith Beaverson (1951 - 2018) David DeVault (1955 - 2018) Minnie Hohenberger (1938 - 2018)

(Wauseon Resident) (Tinora High School Graduate) (Attended Defiance Christian Church)

Keith A. Beaverson, age David M. DeVault, 62 Minnie Catherine “Min”
66, of Wauseon, passed years, of Defiance, passed Hohenberger, 79 years,
away February 22, 2018 away early Sunday, Febru- of Defiance passed away
at Holmes Regional Medi- ary 25, 2018 in his home. Sunday, February 25,
cal Center in Melbourne, David was born Septem- 2018 in her residence.
FL while vacationing with ber 26, 1955 in Defiance, Min was born Septem-
his wife. He was born In the son of the late John ber 12, 1938 in Defiance,
Wauseon on May 17, 1951 and Betty (Keys) DeVault, Ohio, the daughter of the
to the late Vernice Beaver- Jr. He was a 1974 gradu- late Floyd and Thelma
son and Grace (Johnson) ate of Tinora High School. (Garrison) Rittenhouse.
Beaverson. Dave married Patricia A. She married Cleon Ho-
May on June 19, 1981 in henberger on March 4,
Keith was a 1969 grad- Defiance, and she preced- 1955 in Defiance and he
uate of Wauseon High ed him in death on Sep- preceded her in death on
School. Before retiring, tember 19, 2014. Dave June 7, 2016.
he was a bricklayer with was currently a press op-
Union Local #3; while also erator for Allied Moulded Products in Bryan. Previ- She attended Defiance
being a carpenter and working construction. On Oc- ously he worked for Certified Oil Company in Bryan as Christian Church. Min was an avid bowler and enjoyed
tober 24, 1980, he married Cathy Roth and with his an assistant manager, and in Paulding at Certified Oil her friends in card club. Her favorite hobby was her
heart of gold adopted Cathy’s three children; There- Company and at Defiance Highway Oil. Dave enjoyed backyard. She had a green thumb and would spend
sa, Andrea and Steve. Keith always enjoyed camping watching professional wrestling on television, listening hours outside planning which tree, flowers, or rose
and taking vacations with his family and wife, Cathy. to music on YouTube and keeping in touch with family bush to plant next. The birds and deer, which she fed
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by and friends through Facebook. enjoyed her yard also. She loved seeing her grand-
his son, Steve in 1995; brother, Barry Beaverson and Surviving are his son, Jason (Angela Bursiek) children and great-grandchildren, but give her a chair
sister-in-law, Linda Beaverson. DeVault of Defiance; one sister, Connie (Neil) Seimet of under her orange umbrella, and she was happy.
Keith is survived by his wife of 37 years, Cathy; Defiance; four brothers, Ron (Carol) DeVault of Stryk-
daughters, Theresa Beaverson and Andrea (Denny Da- er, Tim (Glenda) DeVault of Defiance, Jerry DeVault of Surviving are her two children, Candace (Rick) Clay
vis) Cook of Wauseon; brothers, Lyle (Nancy) Beaver- Angola, Indiana and Dennis (Dee) DeVault of Montpe- of Toledo and Jamie (Cathy) Hohenberger of Defiance;
son of Wauseon and Tom Beaverson of Temperance, lier. He was preceded in death by his parents and his eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sis-
MI; sister, Shirley (Dennis) Rittichier of Wauseon; wife, Patricia. ter, Edna F. Seeds of Naples, Florida. Min was pre-
grandchildren, Adrian Cook of Wauseon and Dallas Visitation for David M. DeVault will be held from ceded in death by her husband, Cleon; four grandchil-
Cook of Antwerp; great granddaughter, Tsarina and 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March dren, Infant Joshua Baldwin, Infant Anthea Baldwin,
special little man Darien; in-laws, Andy (Marleen) Roth 1, 2018 in the Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 230 Rebecca Rae Hohenberger and Jared Baldwin; one
of Manitou Beach, MI, Phil (Jill) Roth of Stow, OH, Joe East Elm Street, Sherwood. Funeral services for David sister, Edith Szabo and three brothers, Doyle Ritten-
(Linda) Roth of Wauseon, and Max Roth of Monclova will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2018 in the house, Floyd Rittenhouse, and Donald Rittenhouse.
and many loving nieces and nephews. funeral home with Pastor Kevin Doseck officiating.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Those planning an expression of sympathy are To honor Min’s wishes there will not be any visita-
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Barnes Funeral asked to consider memorial contributions be made to tion and services will be private for the family. Arrange-
Chapel, 5825 St Hwy 109 in Delta. A funeral service the family. ments are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral
celebrating Keith’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Condolences may be sent to the family or the online Home, 206 North Lynn Street, Bryan.
Thursday also at the funeral home. Pastor Maryann guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com
Reimund will be officiating. Interment at 9:30 AM in Those planning an expression of sympathy are
Wauseon Union Cemetery will precede the service. Jackson Rychener (1942 - 2018) asked to consider memorial contributions be made to
In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be Community Healthy Professionals Home Hospice or
made to your local church or a charity of the donor’s (Member of Ridgeville American Legion Post 454) Defiance Christian Church.
choice in Keith’s honor. Online condolences may be
sent to the family through our website at www.barnes- Jackson L. Rychener, Condolences may be sent to the family or the online
funeralchapel.com guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com

age 75, passed away on Stryker’s Burkholder Named To
February 22, 2018 at De- Rural Builder Hall Of Fame
Kermit Shank (1927 - 2018) fiance Inpatient Hospice.
Jackson was the son of HALL OF FAME ... Mike Burkholder, owner of Ohio Tim-
(WWII Army Veteran) Glen and Dorothy (Domi- berland Products, Stryker, Ohio, was named to the Ru-
ral Builder Hall of Fame at the 2018 Frame Building
Kermit E. Shank, 90 nique) Rychener. He was Expo in Columbus, Ohio February 15. The Hall of Fame,
years, of Ball Lake, Ham- sponsored by Rural Builder magazine, honors individu-
ilton, and formerly of born on September 13, als who have helped to grow the post-frame industry.
1942 in Napoleon, Ohio. Nominations are made by standing members of the Hall
Bryan, Ohio, passed away On September 14, 1968, of Fame with the final vote also taken among Hall of
Saturday February 24, Fame members. Rural Builder magazine has overseen
2018 at Hospice of North- Jackson married his wife, the annual process for the past 36 years. Burkholder
Carol Lienau, and she has been involved in the construction, design and mate-
west Ohio, Toledo. Kermit survives. He worked as rial supply of various structures (including post frame)
was born September 28, virtually his entire life. He began working with his fa-
1927 in Elkhart County, a truck driver for Daves ther, Harley, in elementary school. After high school,
Sand and Stone, Sauder he attended the University of Toledo where he achieved
Indiana to the late John Woodworking, and Pet- his Bachelor and Master degrees and was hired directly
and Agnes (Christophel) into consulting work by his mentor, the late Al Sam-
Shank. VETERAN tisville Grain. He also born, founder of the firm SSOE. He became the young-
worked for Miller Broth- est associate member of the firm and served as the head
He was a 1945 gradu- ers Construction. Jackson structural engineer on close to a billion dollars worth
ate of Wakarusa High of projects. In early 1994, Burkholder helped his father
School, then attended proudly served his country as an Air Force Veteran with an idea to manufacture a nail laminated column.
from 1960-1964, specifically in the Strategic Air Com- He introduced the idea of using a certified glued struc-
VETERAN Tri-State University in mand. Jackson was also a member of Ridgeville Ameri- ture finger joint in all important interfaces between
Angola where he received can Legion Post 454. Jackson was a member of St. treated and untreated material and tested the concept
his Bachelor’s Degree in at Virginia Tech lab under the oversight of post-frame
Chemical Engineering. Kermit married Norma L. Le- John Lutheran in Stryker, Ohio. Jackson never knew pioneer, Dr. Frank Woeste. To this day, any nail lami-
a stranger and thoroughly enjoyed visiting with friends nated column using a glued finger joint can trace its
therman on May 8, 1948 in Wakarusa, and she pre- and family whenever possible. evolution back to Ohio Timberland Products. In help-
ceded him in death on January 27, 2012. Kermit was a ing to advance the post-frame industry, Burkholder was
WWII Army veteran, serving from 1945 – 1947. Kermit Jackson was preceded in death his parents, an in- active in helping to save the right to use CCA for nail
fant son, and two brothers, Chuck and Jim Rychener. laminated columns. He also helped in minimizing the ef-
began his working career in Quality Control at Miles Jackson leaves behind his wife Carol; son, Kurt (Al- fect of lower-design values for visually-graded Southern
Laboratories where he worked for 16 years. Yellow Pine. Mike is the father of two grown children,
He then worked at Elder Pharmaceutical in Bryan, ice) Rychener of Delta, Ohio; daughter, Amy (Jason) Karissa and Kaleb, and his late stepdaughter, Crystal
Fisher of Wauseon, Ohio; three granddaughters Ash- Hoops. He enjoys spending time with his wife Diana,
Ohio. Kermit and his wife Norma were the co-owners ley, Chloe, and Jovi; a brother Fred (Julie) Rychener fishing on their 3-acre pond, and coordinating efforts
of Sharp’s Decorating in Bryan for 25 years, retiring in to bring Christ’s name and relief measures to numer-
2002. Kermit was a member of the Hamilton United of Pettisville, Ohio; two sister-in-law’s Gerri Rychener ous domestic and international mission efforts, many of
of Delaware, Ohio and Pamela Rychener of Archbold, which were born out of relationships forged during his
Methodist Church and formerly a 40-year member of Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews. years with the National Frame Building Association.
Wesley United Methodist Church in Bryan. He was also
a member of the Hamilton Lions Club, the Hamilton Funeral services for Jackson will be held at the St.
John Lutheran Church, 23120 US-6, Stryker, Ohio on
American Legion Post 467 and Orchard Hills Country Friday, March 2, 2018, at 11 am, with the Reverend
Club in Bryan. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and bowling.
Surviving are his two children, Susan K. Ocker of Jeff Corder, officiating. Interment will immediately fol-
low the funeral service at St. John’s Cemetery, where
Sylvania, Ohio and Thomas E. (Connie) Shank of Bry- military services will be provided by the Ridgeville Le-
an; one granddaughter, Molly E. (Philip) Wolf of Port-
land, Oregon; great-grandson, Philip Wolf; one brother, gion Post. Visitation will also be held at the church
from 2-8 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2018.
Donald (Kathy) Shank of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The family asks that monetary contributions be
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma, three
brothers, Alvin, Ray and Kenneth Shank; five sisters, made to St. John Lutheran Church, Sara’s Garden,
Home Away from Home, or Defiance Inpatient Hospice
Gladys Ganger, Florence Schwalm, Marjorie Stevens, Center. Online condolences to the family may be left at
Irma Mishler and Lucille Messner.
Relatives and friends will be received at the Ham- www.grisierfh.com. The Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home
in Wauseon has been entrusted with arrangements.
ilton United Methodist Church 7780 S. Wayne Street,
Hamilton on Saturday, March 10, 2018, from 11:00
a.m. until the time of his service at 12:00 p.m. Noon
on Saturday with Pastor Larry Dimick officiating. In-
terment will follow in Hamilton Cemetery with Military
Graveside Honors accorded by the Hamilton American
Legion Post 467. Arrangements have been entrusted
to Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home & Crematory, 3985
East Church Street, Hamilton, Indiana.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are
asked to consider contributions to the Hamilton United
Methodist Church.
Condolences may be sent to the family or the online
guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com.

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4 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WAUSEON POLICE field Dr., Criminal Mischief and all aftercare, and to remain an, Ohio). Stop sign. Fine: $71; be served at CCNO. New Begin-
(February 14) 1290 N. Shoop (February 20) 604 S. Shoop In CCNO until accepted into the Costs: $79. nings and MITT programs to be
Ave. Unit 16, Suspicious Ave., Unit 200, Investigate Com- SEARCH Program. completed while at CCNO. Sen-
Activity plaint Von Richter, Kurt W. II tences of community control to
(February 14) 230 Clinton St., (February 20) 840 W. Elm St., Failure to comply could re- (Montpelier, Ohio). Assured run concurrently. Ordered to
Accident (Property Damage) Unit 807 sult In Mr. Fuller spending 23 clear distance ahead. Fine: $71; pay restitution in the amount
(February 14) 1285 N. Shoop (February 20) S. Shoop Ave@E. months in prison. Costs: $79. of $500, all costs of prosecution,
Ave. Unit 13, Bad Check-Forg- Superior St., Accident (Property any court appointed counsel
ery Damage) A Wauseon man was sen- Willitzer, Rachel C. (Bryan, costs, and any supervision fees
(February 14) 1170 N. Shoop (February 20) 200 E. Airport tenced on February 23, 2018, Ohio). Marked lanes. Fine: $71; permitted.
Ave. Unit 68, 911 Hang up Con- Hwy., Mental in the Fulton County Common Costs: $79.
tact In Person (February 20) 840 W. Elm St. Pleas Court according to county Rubel, James A. Jr. (Toledo,
(February 15) 100-B N. Brunell Unit 1100, Unruly Juveniles prosecutor Scott A. Haselman, Ziehr, Erica L. (Deshler, Ohio). Possession of cocaine, a
St., 911 Hang up Contact In (February 20) 580 W. Linfoot Ohio). Expired registration. fifth degree felony. Sentenced
Person St., Unwanted Subject/Drunk David Mason Sr. 53, of 308 Fine: $46; Costs: $79. to one year community control
(February 15) 728 Ottokee St., (February 20) 228 Commercial Barbara Drive, pleaded guilty with a 90 day term of incarcera-
Juveniles St., Suspicious Vehicle to Attempted Having Weapons WILLIAMS COUNTY tion at CCNO. All said days of
(February 15) 317 N. Fulton St., (February 20) 1150 N. Shoop While Under Disability. Between incarceration suspended pend-
Suspicious Vehicle Ave., Hit-Skip August 9, 2017 and November CRIMINAL ing compliance with the terms
(February 15) 725 S. Shoop (February 20) 7176 Co. Rd. 10, 2017, he attempted to ac- Buehrer, Nicole K. (Archbold, of probation. Fined $75- and or-
Ave., Lost/Found/Recovered 21 Unit A, Male with code 40, quire firearms while under dis- Ohio). Drug paraphernalia. Fine: dered to pay all costs of prosecu-
(February 15) 600 Wood St., other half at APD ability. $150; Costs: $85. Possession. tion, any court appointed coun-
911 Hang Up Contact In (February 20) 230 Clinton St., Fine: $150; Costs: $40. Opera- sel costs, and any supervision
Person Station Standby At PD Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson tor’s license suspended from fees permitted.
(February 15) Clinton St@W. (February 20) 230 Clinton St., sentenced Mr. Mason to 1 year February 22, 2018 to August 21,
Elm St., Investigate Complaint Cancel ERT Team Callout of community control and or- 2018. Ruffer, Joshua M. (Defiance,
(February 15) 1180 N. Shoop (February 20) 840 W. Elm St. dered him to pay prosecution Goebel, Emma (Bryan, Ohio). Ohio). Count I – Aggravated pos-
Ave., Investigate Complaint Unit 1000, Suspicious Person costs, pay a $500 fine, and for- Failure to file dog registration. session of drugs, a fifth degree
(February 15) 230 Clinton St., (February 21) 200-B Leggett St., feit firearms to the State. Fine: $100 with $50 suspend- felony. Count II – Trafficking in
Threats/Harassment Suspicious Person ed; Costs: $79. Dog at large. marijuana, a fifth degree felony.
(February 16) 1499 Glenwood (February 21) 491 E. Airport Failure to comply could re- Fine: $100 with $50 suspended; Sentencing: Con Count I, sen-
Ave., Suspicious Activity Hwy., Alarm Drop sult in Mr. Mason spending 8 Costs: $40. No future violations tenced to a 12 month term of
(February 16) 340 Frances Dr., (February 21) 228 Vine St., Ani- months in prison. within next year. incarceration through ODRC
Domestic Trouble mal Call Heckman, Zachary (Edon, with a discretionary period of
(February 16) 840 Parkview, WILLIAMS COUNTY Ohio). Criminal mischief. Fine: up to 3 years post release con-
Larceny WEST UNITY POLICE $250; Costs: $90; Jail: 30 days trol. On Count II, sentenced to a
(February 16) N. Ottokee St@W. (February 12) Traffic Crash TRAFFIC with 30 days suspended. Crimi- 12 month term of incarceration
Linfoot St., Investigate Com- (February 12) Animal Problem Barajas, Lucas H. (Bryan, nal trespass. Fine: $250; Costs: through ODRC and a discre-
plaint (February 12) Speed/Warning Ohio). No driver’s license. Fine: $45; Jail: 30 days with 30 days tionary period of up to 3 years
(February 16) 720 N. Shoop (February 13) Traffic Crash (2) $200; Costs: $79. Expired suspended. No future violations post release control. Sentences
Ave., Accident (Property (February 13) Funeral Escort plates. Fine: $35; Costs: $40. within next 2 years. of incarceration to run concur-
Damage) (February 13) Well-Being Bazzi, Danny A. (Bryan, Like, Eighmey (Montpelier, rently with one another as well
(February 16) 1285 N. Shoop Check (2) Ohio). 35/20 speed. Fine: $96; Ohio). Theft. Fine: $250; Costs: as concurrently with a previous-
Ave. Unit 75, Welfare Check (February 13) Medical Costs: $79. $210; Jail: 30 days with 30 days ly imposed sentence imposed by
(February 16) 1170 N. Shoop Emergency Birkhold, John T. (Antwerp, suspended. 25 hours commu- Fulton County. Credit for time
Ave. Unit 41, Welfare Check (February 13) Lock Out Ohio). Seat belt. Fine: $30; nity service. No future violations served. Ordered to pay all costs
(February 16) 840 W. Elm St. (February 14) Animal Costs: $40. within next 2 years. of prosecution, any court ap-
Unit 1105, Investigate Problem (2) Brown, Tailor D. (Bryan, Loney, Alexander B. (Pioneer, pointed counsel costs, and any
Complaint (February 14) Agency Assist Ohio). 38/25 speed. Fine: $46; Ohio). Drug paraphernalia. Fine: supervision fees permitted.
(February 16) E. Leggett St.@ (February 15) Found Property Costs: $79. $90; Costs: $90.
Vine St., Animal Call (February 15) Agency Assist Cieslak, Terri A. (Bryan, McCullough, Damien (Bryan, FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC
(February 16) 840 W. Elm St. (February 15) Telephone Ohio). Driving under suspen- Ohio). Dog at large. Fine: $200; Baumgartner, Chris J.
Unit 1105, Investigate Harassment sion. Fine: $200; Costs: $79. Costs: $84; Jail: 30 days with (Wauseon, Ohio). 75/55 speed.
Complaint (February 15) Suspicious Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. 30 days suspended. No future Fine: $77; Costs: $85.
(February 16) 230 Clinton St., Vehicle Dunsworth, Lee (West Unity, violations within next 2 years. Beck, Duane J. (Archbold,
Lost/Found/Recovered (February 16) Animal Problem Ohio). 42/25 speed. Fine: $46; Ordered to surrender dog to hu- Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine: $37;
(February 16) 230 Clinton St., (February 16) Speed/Warning Costs: $79. mane society. Costs: $85.
Juveniles (February 17) Lock Out Hardman, Tamara L. (Bryan, Miller, Chris A. (Montpelier, Bell, Larry C. (West Unity,
(February 17) 250 E. Linfoot St. (February 18) Traffic Crash Ohio). 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Ohio0. Possession of deer with Ohio). Failure to control. Fine:
Unit 24 (February 18) Lock Out Costs: $79. no tag. Fine: $100; Costs: $79. $102; Costs: $85.
(February 17) 123 N. Fulton St. (February 18) Well-Being check Head, Jarryn Z. (Montpelier, Richards, Tyler R. (Stryker, Bernsheisel, Alec M. (Swan-
Unit 24, Suspicious Person (February 18) Keep the Peace Ohio). Failure to display opera- Ohio). Theft. Fine: $250; Costs: ton, Ohio). Seat belt – driver.
(February 17) Deerrun, Investi- (February 18) Speed/ tor’s license. Fine: $125; Costs: $239; Jail: 90 days with 90 days Fine: $30; Costs: $48.
gate Complaint Warning (2) $79. Expired plates. Fine: $35; suspended. 50 hours commu- Brandt, Lori K. (Archbold,
(February 17) 485 E. Airport Costs: $40. nity service. No future violations Ohio). Traffic control device.
Hwy., Suspicious Vehicle FULTON COUNTY Matthew, Michael D. (Stryk- within next 3 years. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.
(February 17) 230 Clinton St., er, Ohio). Stop sign. Fine: $71; Thomas, James R. (Bryan, Farnsworth, Evan J.
Investigate Complaint PROSECUTOR Costs: $79. Ohio). Drug paraphernalia. Fine: (Wauseon, Ohio). Tinted win-
(February 17) 840 W. Elm St. McCullough, Jeffery A. (Delta, $150; Costs: $79. Possession. dows. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.
Unit 1204, Welfare Check NEWSLETTER Ohio). 42/25 speed. Fine: $46; Fine: $150; Costs: $40. Opera- Fisher, Christina L. (Swan-
(February 17) E. Leggett St., A Delta, Ohio man plead Costs: $79. tor’s license suspended from ton, Ohio). Failure to control.
Livestock in Roadway guilty and was sentenced on Miller, Craig L. (Montpelier, February 22, 2018 to August 21. Fine: $102; Costs: $88. Seat belt
(February 17) 415 Cole St., February 13, 2018 in the Fulton Ohio). 36/25 speed. Fine: $45; 2018. – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $51.
Loud Noise County Common Pleas Court, Costs: $85. Walker, Micheal E. (Montpe- Foote, Gavin J. (Wauseon,
(February 17) 220 Grant St., Nicholas 1. Spangler, age 20, Mosier, Juliet H. (Montpelier, lier, Ohio). Disorderly conduct. Ohio). Seat belt – driver. Fine:
Zone Violation pled guilty to Attempted Improp- Ohio). 38/25 speed. Fine: $46; Fine: $40; Costs: $165. $30; Costs: $56.
(February 17) 200-B Hickory erly Handling Firearms in a Mo- Costs: $79. Winwright, Wyatt (Montpe- Gomez, Juana J. (Wauseon,
St., Suspicious Person tor Vehicle. According to Fulton Moskowitz, Jamie N. (Bry- lier, Ohio). Criminal damages. Ohio). 38/25 speed. Fine: $37;
(February 17) 406 E. Oak St., County Prosecutor Scott Hasel- an, Ohio). Seat belt. Fine: $30; Fine: $250; Costs: $90; Jail: 30 Costs: $85.
Suspicious Person man, on or about November 11, Costs: $40. days with 30 days suspended. Hasenbalg, Dylan J. (Swan-
(February 18) 1130 Barney Old- 2017, Mr. Spangler attempted to Nickells, Austin D. (Montpe- No future violations within next ton, Ohio). Failure to control.
field Dr., Loud Noise transport a loaded firearm In a lier, Ohio). 45/35 speed. Fine: 2 years. Fine: $102; Costs: $85.
(February 18) 1285 N. Shoop motor vehicle. $46; Costs: $79. Hunt, Skyler (Swanton,
Ave. Unit 14, Animal Call Judge Jeffrey Robinson sen- Nihart, Max J. (Edgerton, WILLIAMS COUNTY FAILURE Ohio). Brake equipment. Fine:
(February 18) 1496 N. Shoop tenced Mr. Spangler to one Ohio). 40/25 speed. Fine: $46; $37; Costs: $85.
Ave., Disabled Vehicle year of community control. He Costs: $79. WILLIAMS COUNTY Jenkins, Derek L. (Lyons,
(February 18) 475 E. Airport ordered Mr. Spangler to serve Patterson, Jenny M. (Stryker, Ohio). 71/55 speed. Fine: $47;
Hwy., Accident (Property seven days in CCNO with credit Ohio). Failure to control. Fine: COMMON PLEAS Costs: $85.
Damage) for time served; pay prosecu- $71; Costs: $79. Colbart, Benjamin C. (Read- Kauffman, Michael L. (Swan-
(February 18) 314 Joanna Dr., tion costs and court-appointed Ray, Linda S. (Bryan, Ohio). ing, Michigan). Count I – Ille- ton, Ohio). 75/55 speed. Fine:
Suicidal Threats attorney fees, and not possess Obstructing intersection. Fine: gal assembly or possession of $77; Costs: $85.
(February 18) 940 E. Leggett St., firearms. Three long guns and $71; Costs: $79. chemicals for the manufacture Kennedy, Amelia G. (Delta,
Alarm Drop ammunition shall be forfeited to Riehle, Benjamin D. (Stryker, of drugs, a third degree felo- Ohio). 71/55 speed. Fine: $47;
(February 18) 112 N. Fulton St., the State. Ohio). Expired plates. Fine: $46; ny. Count II – Aggravated pos- Costs: $85.
Accident (Property Failure to abide by these Costs: $79. session of drugs, a fifth degree Lammon, Larry G. (Wauseon,
damage) conditions could result In Mr. Royer, Tracy A. Jr. (Bryan, felony. Sentencing: On Count I, Ohio). Stop sign. Fine: $102;
(February 19) 535 W. Linfoot Spangler serving six months in Ohio). 50/25 speed. Fine: $50; sentenced to an 18 month term Costs: $93.
St., 911 Hang Up Contact In prison. Costs: $79. Expired plates. Fine: of incarceration through ODRC Mack, Cheryl C. (Wauseon,
Person A Bryan man was sentenced $35; Costs: $40. with a discretionary period of up Ohio). Improper backing. Fine:
(February 19) 110 E. Superior on February 21, 2018, in the Ruble, Ryan S. (Bryan, Ohio). to 3 years post release control. $102; Costs: $85.
St., Vandalism Fulton County Common Pleas Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. On Count iI, sentenced to an Matheny, Emily M. (Swanton,
(February 19) 701 Burr Rd. Court according to county pros- Schaffer, George A. (Hicks- 11 month term of incarceration Ohio). 38/25 speed. Fine: $37;
Unit 24, Scam ecutor Scott A. Haselman, ville, Ohio0. 50/35 speed. Fine: through ODRC with a discre- Costs: $85.
(February 19) 425 Robert Dr., Nathanial Fuller, 31, of $46; Costs: $79. tionary period of up to 3 years Page, Steven E. (Wauseon,
Telephone Harassment 15108 Co. Rd. 15C, previously Tawney, Jane E. (Bryan, post release control. Sentences Ohio). Failure to control. Fine:
(February 19) 840 W. Elm St. pleaded guilty to Possession of Ohio). 35/25 speed. Fine: $46; of incarceration to be served $102; Costs: $93.
Unit 1007, 911 Hang Up Con- Heroin and Failure to Appear Costs: $79. concurrently. Credit for time Rice, Allison S. (Wauseon,
tact In Person on Personal Recognizance Bond. Thatcher, William (Montpe- served. Ordered to pay all costs Ohio). Failure to control. Fine:
(February 19) 215 Mulberry St., On May 9, 2017, he possessed lier, Ohio). Expired plates. Fine: of prosecution, any court ap- $97; Costs: $85.
Suspicious Vehicle Heroin, and on September 25, $40; Costs: $85. pointed counsel costs, and any Sutherland, Debra A. (Swan-
(February 19) 485 E. Airport 2017, he failed to appear for a Thomas, Daniel L. (Bryan, supervision fees permitted. ton, Ohio). Improper backing.
Hwy., Criminal Mischief scheduled court hearing, Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Malone, Rodney W. (Mont- Fine: $102; Costs: $85.
(February 19) 485 E. Airport Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson Costs: $79. pelier, Ohio). Aggravated pos- Topolewski, Timothy D.
Hwy., Disabled Vehicle sentenced Mr. Fuller to 3 years Torres, Isabel A. (Montpelier, session of drugs, a fifth degree (Metamora, Ohio). Failure to
(February 19) 1090 N. Shoop of community control and or- Ohio). OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: felony. Sentenced to 3 years control. Fine: $102; Costs: $85.
Ave., Alarm Drop dered him to pay prosecution $91; Jail: 20 days with 17 days community control with a 180
(February 19) 230 Clinton St., costs, stay out of bars/taverns, suspended. Operator’s license day term of incarceration to be FULTON COUNTY
Threats/Harassment not possess or consume alcohol suspended from December 16, served at CCNO. Fined $750 CRIMINAL
(February 20) 840 W. Elm St. or any illegal substances, abide 2017 to December 16, 2018. 1st and ordered to pay all costs of
Unit 1007, Assault by an 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 aim, Timers Retreat within 90 days. prosecution, any court appoint- Randall, Tim (Delta, Ohio).
(February 20) 1130 Barney Old- curfew, complete his GED, be BMV to vacate ALS and fees. No ed counsel costs, and any su- No dog license. Fine: $112.
gainfully employed, successfully future violations within next 2 pervision fees permitted.
complete the SEARCH Program years. Failure to control. Fine: Pryslak, Michael E. (Montpe- FULTON COUNTY CIVIL
$50; Costs: $40. Expired opera- lier, Ohio). Two counts of theft, For: Zeesky, LLC (Archbold,
tor’s license. Fine: $50; Costs: each a fifth degree felony. Sen- Ohio). Against: Nichols, Bran-
$40. tencing: On Count I, sentenced don (Wauseon, Ohio) and Baker,
Villalovos, Lyndsay M. (Bry- to 3 years community control. Alexis (Wauseon, Ohio). $700.
On Count II, sentenced to 3
years community control with a FULTON COUNTY
180 day term of incarceration to HEALTH CENTER BIRTHS
February 19 – Korey and
Yolande Ladd, Delta, boy
February 20 – Macayla Wil-
drick, Montpelier, boy

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Fulton County Heart

POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS Radiothon Raises Over $950,000
After 44th Year On Air
Fourteen Indicted By
By: Cory Johnson

Williams County Grand Jury THE VILLAGE REPORTER
As heart disease con-
tinues to be the leading
cause of death in the
The Williams Count Grand Jury con- suspension, a first degree misdemeanor. United States, organiz-
vened on February 20, 2018 and returned The charges allege that Nichols has been ers of the Fulton County
indictments against a total of fourteen indi- convicted to 5 or more related violations Heart Radiothon have
viduals facing a total of 25 charges. Those within the preceding 20 years and that inched closer for the for-
indicted include: he drove while under the influence on or ty-fourth year to prevent-
about January 16. The charges also allege ing heart-related deaths
Tyler J. Baumgardner, 32, of Edon that Nichols’s driver’s license was sus-
was indicted for aggravated possession of
drugs, a fifth degree felony. The charge al- pended under an OVI conviction from Lima and giving locals a sec-
leges that Baumgardner possessed or used Municipal Court at the time of the offense. ond chance at life.
methamphetamine on or about February
13. Timothy J. Parrett, 45, or Ridgeville, In- The radiothon began
diana was indicted for passing bad checks, in 1973 under the direc-
Sarah R. Colclasure, 28, of Bryan was a fifth degree felony. The charge alleges tion of Marv Goldsmith,
indicted for possession of heroin, a fifth de- that in October, 2017 Parrett issued a Bob Lammon, and Max-
gree felony. The charge alleges that Colcla- check in an amount more than $1000, but ell Smith, Sr, the founder
sure possessed or used heroin on or about less than $7500, knowing that it would be of Archbold’s 96.1 WM-
March 31, 2017. dishonored. TR-FM radio station as

Peter G. Gilbert III, 36, of Stryker was Matthew A. Shadbolt, 34, of Toledo
Williams County Prosecutor’sindicted on a total of 3 counts includingwas indicted for aggravated possession of a way to raise money for
drugs, a fifth degree felony. The charge local fire and emergency PHOTO BY CORY JOHNSON, STAFF
aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth de- alleges that Shadbolt possessed or used medical departments
gree felony; breaking and entering, a fifth methamphetamine on or about April 10, where listeners call in RADIO HOSTS ... Mark Knapp (standing) and Jeremy
degree felony; and safecracking, a fourth 2017. and pledge money to Neuenschwander host the Heart Radiothon from the
degree felony. The charges allege that Gil- WMTR Studios in downtown Archbold.
bert used or possessed methamphetamine James E. Thomas, 38, of Ney was in-
on or about April 21, 2017 as well as that dicted on a total of 6 counts including 2 the cause to hear a song Disc Jockey Chad Burt.
Gilbert broke into Pete’s Eats, a Pioneer counts of aggravated possession of drugs, played on the radio. Virtually no tunes Sponsors giving $500 or more in
business, on or about January 11, 2018. one count of aggravated trafficking in are off limits- this year’s requests
It is also alleged that, while there, Gilbert drugs, a second degree felony with specifi- ranged from AC/DC’s “You Shook pledges, many for multiple years, in-
broke into the cash register located inside cation, one count of having weapons while Me All Night Long” to the traditional clude the Archbold Rotary Club, Bill
the business. under disability, a third degree felony, one hymn “It Is Well With My Soul”. and Bonny Kubik, Bink LLC, Fulton
count of receiving stolen property, a fourth County Dairy Association, Fulton
Justin K. Hoffman, 36, of York, Penn- degree felony, and one count of improperly Guest disc jockeys take over the County Health Center Cardiac Sci-
sylvania was indicted for grand theft of a handling firearms in a motor vehicle, also a studio during the event to solicit and ence, North Star Bluescope Steel,
motor vehicle, a fourth degree felony. The fourth degree felony. One of the aggravated read pledges and song requests from Pike-Delta-York Schools, Sauder
charge alleges that Hoffman stole a 2000 possession charges is a fifth degree felony listeners alongside WMTR staff. This Woodworking, Wauseon Ace Hard-
Ford Expedition or about February 3. while the other is classified as a second de- year’s DJs included high school prin- ware, Wauseon Chamber of Com-
gree felony due to a handgun specification. cipals and basketball coaches, county merce, Wauseon Machine, and the
David W. Lawrence, 24, of Edon was in- police and fire chiefs, area elected of- Wauseon Rotary Club.
dicted for aggravated possession of drugs, a The charges against Thomas allege that ficials, local business representatives,
fifth degree felony. The charge alleges that on or about February 2 Thomas used or and nonprofit supporters. One of the largest catalysts to
Lawrence possessed or used methamphet- possessed Morphine Sulfate and metham- reaching this year’s $24,000 goal
amine on or about December 21, 2017. phetamine and that the methamphetamine In addition to the radiothon, many was $3,810 from various club, team,
was distributed or prepared for distribu- fundraising events have become syn- and student and staff donations from
Morgan L. Lewis, 19, of Edgerton was tion. Charges also allege that Thomas, who onymous with the campaign such as Wauseon Schools. Students there
indicted on a total of three counts including has previously been convicted of a felony, Fulton County Health Center’s “Work- have the distinction of designing the
one count of burglary, a second degree fel- was in possession of firearms and stolen out for the Heart” event and Fairlawn organization’s shirts as a token of ap-
ony; one count of theft from an elderly per- property and that one such firearm was Retirement Community’s Heart Carni- preciation for their history of dona-
son, a fifth degree felony; and safecracking, loaded transported in a motor vehicle in val featuring a bake sale, raffle, and tions. With their support and the con-
a fourth degree felony. The charges allege such a way that it was accessible to him carnival games for the whole family. tributions of the hundreds of callers,
that Lewis broke into a structure located and or any passenger without leaving the Each have raised thousands of dollars the radiothon goal has been met every
in Edgerton, forced entry into 2 safes, and vehicle. over the years. single year.
stole cash and gift cards on or about De-
cember 30, 2017. Eugenia M. Wadman, 36, or Bryan was Each year, all proceeds stay in Ful- “[The support] has been fantastic.
indicted on one count of theft and one ton County to fund cholesterol screen- Believe it or not, it gets better every
Robert J. Moats, 32, of Montpelier was count of forgery, each a fifth degree felony. ings for all high school freshmen and year. Last year was the first year that
indicted for non-support of dependents, The charges allege that Wadman stole 5 seniors in the county as well as free we surpassed our goal while we were
a fifth degree felony. The charge alleges checks from Edon Main stop and forged her community screenings at the health still on the air. We keep doing this
that Moats has failed to provide child sup- name to 3 of those checks. These charges center and area libraries. Donations because people believe in it,” WMTR
port in excess of 26 out of 104 consecutive were alleged to have occurred on or about also aid in the purchasing of automat- Owner Maxell Smith, Jr. said, “It’s a
weeks, which has resulted in an arrearage August 29, 2017 and September 11, 2017. ed external defibrillator (AED) units special day in the county every year.
of $19,284.58. for law enforcement and emergency People know that money is being used
Michael E. Weitzel, Jr., 48, or Bryan personnel and in various public build- wisely and will probably affect some-
David T. Napolski, 33, of Maumee was was indicted for aggravated possession of ings. one they know one day.”
indicted for non-support of dependents, a drugs, a fifth degree felony. The charge al-
fifth degree felony. The charge alleges that leges that Weitzel possessed or used meth- “The thing I’m always impressed With over $953,000 being raised
Napolski has failed to provide child sup- amphetamine on or about December 23, with in our training is how simple and 129 AEDs purchased over four
port in excess of 26 out of 104 consecutive 2017. [AED units] are to use. They speak decades, support from generous resi-
weeks, which has resulted in an arrearage to you. They tell you where to put the dents and groups continue to exceed
of $7708.25. It should be noted that an indictment is pads and so forth.You hope you never expectations year after year- mak-
only an accusation and that all defendants have to use it, but I’m confident if it ing sure the beat of Fulton County
Gabriel J. Nichols, 36, of Bryan, was listed are presumed innocent until proven came down to it, we’d all be able to marches on.
indicted for operating a vehicle under the guilty. get it done. They’re a lifesaving piece
influence of alcohol or drug of abuse, a
fourth degree felony and for driving under of equipment for sure,” said Wauseon Cory can be reached at
Office Top Cop Award Boys Basketball Coach and Guest [email protected]

The first 2018 Williams County Pros- pliment to the MAN-Unit as well. While Stryker Eager To Demolish
ecutor’s Office Top Cop Award was pre- many of the cases Michelle works on are a Homes To Get New Families In
sented today to Williams County Sheriff’s collaboration of efforts of multiple law en-
Deputy Michelle Jacob, currently assigned forcement agencies and officers, the MAN- By: James Pruitt “What is the most likely chance
to the Multi-Area Narcotics Task Force. Unit’s work in attempting to eradicate ille- THE VILLAGE REPORTER of getting a house back on it,” Beck
gal drug use in the six-county area cannot said. “We are landlocked to a certain
Deputy Jacob has been a Williams be overstated. “Without the dedicated of- Stryker financials show revenues point, so once the houses come down
County Deputy for 12 years. She also ficers in the MAN-Unit, our local police de- since the January council meeting at we’d love to see families come back
worked at CCNO for 8 years prior to becom- partments would have a hard time finding $89,500 revenues and $101,000 of in.”
ing an officer. Jacob was assigned to the the time and resources to put together all of expenses. Income tax collections are
MAN-Unit in 2014. the intel and information received on drug off as well. The council approved a new or-
cases, to follow-up on leads and build cas- dinance giving the state authority
Describing Deputy Jacob as “dedicated, es the way that the MAN-Unit does. I am The large trash pickup is May 12. to collect net profit taxes from local
hardworking, and passionate,” Prosecu- very grateful for the work of Deputy Jacob Items may be placed out the night businesses. If the village had not
tor Katherine Zartman stated that Deputy and the other members of the MAN-Unit, before. A list of prohibited items is done so, the state could revoke all in-
Jacob is a valuable member of Williams and I fully support their efforts to attempt available at the village office. come tax collection authority, Assis-
County law enforcement who should be to combat the drug epidemics in Northwest tant Clerk Ellen said. The court case
commended for her work. Zartman stat- Ohio,” Zartman stated. Beth Rediger and Alan Riegsecker brought by 100 communities was
ed that Deputy Jacob was chosen for the met with Todd Burkholder of the Wil- supposed to be decided in Franklin
award for her work on several recent high- Deputy Jacob was also recognized for liams County Land Bank about get- County last week.
level felony drug investigations that re- her compassion and understanding in ting properties recently acquired sold
sulted in successful prosecutions. Most working with drug offenders. “The MAN- so new homes can be built on the The fourth quarter estimate for
notable was her work on the Jeremy Ha- Unit officers routinely encourage drug of- vacant land. The village desperately taxes that has been due in December
vens homicide case. “In that case, Michelle fenders or their family members to seek wants new construction as it has not will now be due in January for 2018
brought us a rock-solid, airtight investiga- help, and the officers provide information seen a house built since 2006. taxes, she said. The village is part-
tion into Havens’ trafficking in heroin and on local treatment options. These officers nering with ODOT to store road salt.
fentanyl, which led to the overdose death understand the addictive nature of the The Land Bank has demolished By doing so the village gets about 30
of a local citizen,” Zartman stated. Havens drugs involved and focus not only on in- a home at 314 W. Curtis St. Homes tons a year. “They approached use,”
was prosecuted on charges of Involuntary vestigation, prosecution, and punishment, awaiting demolition include 102 Elm Riegsecker said.
Manslaughter, Trafficking in Heroin, and but also on assisting offenders in rehabili- St. and 213 W. Church St.
Aggravated Trafficking in Fentanyl in the tation efforts. They are working to keep our In police news, Chief Steve Schloss-
Vicinity of a Juvenile, and was sentenced citizens alive, not just to put people in jail,” The Land Bank is considering its er said Officer Steve Mendez attended
to 9 ½ years in prison. “We hope that this Zartman stated. options on these and other properties the funeral of a fallen police officer in
case has had an impact on the community, it has. County Treasurer Vicki Grimm Westerville. He attended along with
showing that we will not tolerate drug traf- According to Zartman, Deputy Jacob has said those options are giving it to the K-9 officer from Bryan.
ficking and will treat trafficking that leads has made a significant difference in Wil- a neighbor, holding onto it for three
to overdoses as homicide cases. liams County. Zartman asked the mem- years and then trying to sell it. Burk- Schlosser has hired two police of-
bers of local criminal justice entities and holder is supposed to check on what ficers, Christopher Howe and Keith
Michelle was the key investigator in that the public to thank Jacob for her work pro- can be done in Stryker, Rediger said. Hough. When they are fully trained
case—she followed every lead and sought tecting and serving Williams County. they will take weekend shifts to give
evidence in every nook and cranny of the The village does not want the prop- the full-time officers some needed
case to bring Havens to justice, and she Due to Jacob’s covert work in the MAN- erties to be absorbed into the neigh- time off, the chief said.
succeeded,” said Zartman. “In addition Unit, Zartman asked that Jacob’s photo- bors’ yards, Mayor Joey Beck said.
to the Havens case, Michelle has brought graph not be published. There was a reason to have staff James can be reached at
us many, high-quality investigations that reach out to the Land Bank, he said. [email protected]
have led to significant prison terms for se- Zartman started the Williams County
rious drug offenders.” Prosecutor’s Office Top Cop Award program
in 2017 to give recognition to local law en-
This award should be taken as a com- forcement officers and their departments.

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Pettisville Sees Surge In Special Education Ten Seniors Qualify For
Costs; Turbine Power Production Rises Graduation At Bryan Schools
By: James Pruitt sert matinee at 2 p.m. with the play at
2:30. Musical Director is Duane Beck,
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Assistant Director/Drama Michael By: James Pruitt school aide.
Pettisville’s turbine produced more Short, Assistant Director/Music Ryan THE VILLAGE REPORTER The board approved the transfers of
than 1 million kWh of energy last year, Briley/ Beck (50-50), Pit Orchestra Di-
the highest amount since 2014. rector Briley, and Choreographer and Almost a dozen students qualified for certified staff:
In a report by the district in this Set Director Michael Short graduation at Bryan City Schools by Feb. Angie Davies to Grade 3 Math/Science
month’s Board of Education packet, 20.
the turbine produced 1,087,529 kWh, The board reviewed its cost for spe- teacher; Vicki Eidenier to Early Childhood
the most since 2014 when it produced cial education and noted it has in- The Board of Education approved Itinerant teacher.
1,115,808 kWh. The value to the school creased by more than $141,000 for the following students who have met all
last year was $103,704, the largest this year. graduation requirements for Bryan City The board accepted the following resig-
amount in the past five years. Schools and the State of Ohio at this time: nations: Emily Nagy, Assistant HS Cross
The five-year average was 79,840 Scholarship costs have jumped Brandon Gilbert, Alyssa McDaniel, An- Country coach; Gary Wildman, bus driver,
kWh per month; 958,090 per year and $47,000 according to a settlement drew Motter-Whipple, Brittany Otstott, effective Feb. 2 and Tim McQuade, school
2,625 per day. The turbine has pro- sheet. The district has had to pay West Andrew Seeley, Tiarra Slaughter, Jacob psychologist, effective June 22.
duced nearly 4.8 million kWh and a Liberty $13,220 for a court-placed out Garza, Taylor Watkins, Alexis Brooks,
value $427,980. student. Blaise Richards - effective Feb. 20. The board approved the following
In other news from the Feb. 19 supplemental contracts: Jeff Inselmann
board meeting: The year will have 179 The district has had to pay $12,000 In other news: -Head Baseball Coach (15%), Corey
days with the first Aug. 16 and the last for three new routes with aides for 20 Four County Career Center School Walker – Asst HS Baseball Coach (9%) ,
day May 30. Graduation for the Class hours a week. Contracted routes and Board Report, Trustee Cindra Keeler re- Brandon Fisher – Asst HS Baseball Coach
of 2019 is May 26. increased transportation costs add- ported: (3.5%), Derek Hug – Asst HS Baseball
Other highlights include: Thanksgiv- ed $15,000. A bus lease with Fayette A luncheon was held Feb. 2, 2018 host- Coach (7%), Ryan Miller – Asst HS Base-
ing break Nov. 21-23; Christmas break cost $4,000. The total added costs ing elected officials from the Four County ball Coach (4%), Keith Elting – Asst HS
Dec. 24 to Jan. 2, 2019; Martin Luther is $232,625. The district’s total net Area Baseball Coach (3.5%), Rich Will – Head
King Jr. Day, Jan. 21; President’s Day, cost for ESC services for this year is Four County Career Center hosted the Track Coach (16%), Tom Goodrich – Asst
Feb. 18; Spring Break, March 18-22 $325,926, up from $184,521 last year. Reginal Ohio skills USA competition Feb. HS Track Coach (13%) , Jacob Will – Asst
and Easter Break, April 19-22. 16 as 650 students from 28 schools com- HS Track Coach (10%), Scott Green – Asst
The board awarded stipends for the Pettisville will also be paying “excess peted in 34 different skills. Skills USA is a HS Track Coach (10%), Chelsea Green –
spring musical, Lerner and Lowe’s My costs” to a district for the education club serving students in the areas of trade Asst HS Track Coach (4%), Garrett Roan
Fair Lady. The musical will be pre- of a Pettisville resident student who is and industry. – Asst HS Track Coach (2%), Zeb Frank
sented on March 15-18. There will be a court-placed out of the district. Pettis- Parent visitation is scheduled for Feb. – Head Softball Coach (16%), Chad Sav-
dinner theatre on the first three nights ville is responsible for the costs of that 28. age – Asst Softball Coach (13%), Lyndon
at 6:30 p.m. with the play at 7:30. On student’s education. The district will The Treasurer presented the finan- Spiess – Asst Softball Coach (13%), Ben
Sunday (March 18) there will be a des- pay $13,220 to West Liberty for 2016- cial report for the month of January Osterland – MS Track Coach (10%), Bri-
17. 2018 with the Farmers & Merchants an Cummins – MS Track Coach (10%),
State Bank balance of $2,727,303.21; Evan Davies – MS Track Coach (7%), Co-
James can be reached at outstanding checks and adjustments of lin Hoene – MS Track Coach (3%), Nathan
[email protected] $84,613.66; Star Ohio $3,285,593.66; Keel – Head Tennis Coach (16%), Robbie
State Bank $6,192,570.60; Morgan Stan- Lakes – Asst Boys Tennis Coach (13%),
ley $5,286,975.64, Petty Cash: Rob Ross- Matthew Zirkes- Head Girls Soccer Coach.
wurm $500, and Eric Ruffer $4,000 and
Stryker BOE Approves Overnight Change Funds $2,900. Total Treasurer’s The board approved the following vol-
balance $17,415,229.45. unteers: HS Athletic Department – Erika
The board approved a service agree- Collins, John Betts.
ment for the 2018-2019 school year with
Trip For Spanish/Art Club NWOESC. The board approved the following clas-
sified substitutes: Summer Fernihough,
The board accepted the following dona- Damon Beltz, Julia Stiverson, Maria Ka-
tions: $4,000 from W. P. Troder to BHS racson, Kaitlin Tippin, JoLynn Curtis,
The board approved the financial to the appropriations, as presented: Orchestra Department; $125 from Newlyn Jade Eberle.
report for January 2018: General fund $4,500 to the Elementary Principal Quest to Football program; $2,400 from
cash balance of $4,686,233.54, total Fund. January Student of the Month is the Bryan Music Boosters to Vocal Dept; Superintendent Diana Savage report-
revenue of $480,748.86, income tax Levi Chappuis (Tolerance) $500 from the Academic Booster Club for ed a fundraising campaign for the swim
of $172,537.32, unrestricted grants in Youth and Government program has been initiated by the sum-
aide of $280,387.62, restricted Grants March 9 – End of 3rd 9 weeks mer swimming group, the YMCA, and
March 12– Franklin B. Walters Ban- The board approved a memorandum Bryan School District swim team to pur-
in aid of $4,471.37, all other operat- quet. Amanda Oberlin- Mr. Norden chase new equipment. The goal is to raise
ing revenue $23,352.55, total expenses March 14– Spring Sports Pictures of understanding County with YMCA, $75,000 by summer.
First Assembly of God, and Wesley United
of $423,404.33, personnel services of March 15 – NHS induction @7:00 Methodist Church for a temporary shelter Savage discussed the school calendar,
$204,922.18, retirement/insurances Commons in place/evacuation center in the event of calamity days, make-up days and the
of $87,049.85, purchased services of March 16 – Grade Card distribution an emergency. state’s minimal requirements for student
$117,735.73, supplies of $9,013.70, Athletics: Congratulations to the var- The board approved the eighth-grade attendance.
and all other expenses of $4,682.87 sity & seventh-grade girls basketball trip itinerary.
teams for winning BBC championships. The next Board of Education meeting
The board approved the following do- The board approved the hiring of clas- is 7 p.m. Monday, March 19 at the Bryan
nations: Redline Equipment – donated March 24 - Steve Brown will receive sified staff: Cher Raub, bus driver, 3.5 hrs Elementary School Building.
a Magnum 380 Pedal tractor valued his 300 Century award. a day and Jennifer Sampson, elementary
James can be reached at
[email protected]

at $350 to the Stryker FFA. Winzeler The board approved Sara Taylor as 43rd Annual Supercamp -
Stamping Co.- $200 for 4-6th basket- junior high track coach for 2017-2018.
ball tournaments to go into the Boys The board approved the overnight/ex-
BBK fund. tended trip for the Spanish/Art Club to
Make Zoo Friends At SupercampThe board approved the amendment Puerto Rico, March 26 – 30.

The Wauseon Chorale & Wauseon Supercamp is a weekend long experi- time.
Jazz Band Presents… Spectacular 2018 ence near the end of April for boys and Supercamp is run by highly trained
girls ages 9-13. We offer an all-inclusive
environment where kids will be able to counselors and several adult staff, most
have an exciting outdoor experience. of which have been doing this for many
Campers will be given the opportunity years. Mom and Dad can sleep soundly
to explore nature, learn and play new knowing that you are having a safe and
games, make crafts, live in a traditional fun experience for the weekend. This
cabin with friends, and make memories year’s camp is April 27th-29th at 4-H
and friendships that will last them a life- Camp Palmer. Registration and Payment
forms can be found at Supercamp.org.

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Sean Franks Of Fayette
Recognized As Officer Of The Year

UPCOMING EVENTS ... Sunday March 4, 2018 at 3 pm at the Wauseon Middle
School Cafetorium. The Wauseon Chorale will perform a selection of jazz tunes
along with the Wauseon Jazz Band performing several selections. Admission will be
a free will donation benefiting the Fulton County Heart Radiothon. Refreshments
will be provided. Up coming events for the Wauseon Concert Choir, A Capella Choir
and Chorale: March 10 – District OMEA Large Group Contest at Archbold High
School – Concert Choir performs at 9:40 am and the A Capella Choir performs at
10:40 am. March 30 – Star Spangled Banner at the Walleye. May 20 – Star Span-
gled Banner at the Mud Hens. Please come out and hear the wonderful work that
the Choir groups have put in this year.

Friday, March 9, 2018 PHOTO PROVIDED
2017 OFFICER OF THE YEAR ... A 2007 graduate of Fayette High School and 2010
@ Archbold Evangelical Church graduate of The Ohio State University, Sean Franks, was recently recognized as the
2017 Police Officer of the Year by the Delaware, Ohio Police Department. The Police
705 Lafayette St., Archbold Chief of the Columbus suburb commended Franks for several years of consistent, high
exemplary police work, thorough investigations and community involvement. Franks
Dinner at 6:00pm / Auction at 7:00pm spent the first six years of his law enforcement career on patrol. Inspired by his North-
west Ohio upbringing and sports participation, in 2012 he started the Delaware Po-
Chinese Auction & Live Auction lice Department’s annual youth basketball camp. He was named the department’s first
Community Impact Officer in 2017 and spent six months developing innovative ways
For further information or to purchase tickets, please call to bridge the gap between the police and the community. In January, Franks was pro-
419-445-5128. Tickets are $22 ea. Call soon to reserve a table! moted to Detective. Franks also continues to serve on the Delaware Tactical Unit, a
multi-jurisdictional SWAT team in Central Ohio. Franks credits the achievements to
the many mentors that have inspired him over the years. Sean is son of Tom & Marcia
Franks, rural Fayette.

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2018

GUIDE

Choosing Wedding Color Palettes
Some brides may feel beholden to the color white on over-the-top. Also, brides and grooms needn’t feel pres-
their wedding days, at least in regard to their gowns. sured by the “hot” colors of the moment. As with cloth- with us!
Those who do often embrace the opportunity to show- ing and hairstyles, trends change. It is better to select
case their personal styles and set the mood for their colors that will stand the test of time and look good for
nuptials by embracing various colors throughout their years to come.
ceremonies and receptions.
Couples may have to incorporate colors already at
Color can be a critical component when establish- their wedding venues into their style. Fortunately many
ing the ambiance for a wedding. Color can evoke certain reception sites are outfitted in neutral tones to enable
moods and set the tone for the day. Some colors work customization.
better together than others.
The wedding resource The Knot also says having a
According to the bridal guide A Practical Wedding, basic knowledge of the color wheel can help. Typically,
wedding colors can give couples a starting-off point for colors that pair well together are those that are opposites
all of the other details of their weddings. This ensures on the color wheel. Also, colors that share proximity on
the wedding ultimately has a cohesive look. Colors need the color wheel will have similar tones and play well to-
not necessarily match, but borrowing on similar hues gether. Examples of opposite colors include purples and
can make it easier to plan wedding party wardrobes, yellows, reds and greens, and oranges and blues.
flowers, table linens, and much more.
Couples should not be afraid to take some chances
Colors can come from anywhere, but many couples with their color palettes.
try to coordinate their color schemes with the season
in which the wedding takes place. In fact, couples who Book your event
are finding it difficult to decide on a palette can look to
seasonal colors for inspiration. For example, pastels and
blooming flowers can set the scene for spring weddings,
while jewel tones and rich reds and greens may be fitting
for winter ceremonies.

Some couples opt for more loosely defined color
palettes, such as neutral and natural colors. Country
and garden weddings can borrow ideas from the land-
scape, with natural linens paired with wildflowers. Using
whites, grays and beiges enables couples to add a pop of
color without overwhelming the setting.

Brides magazine suggests that couples avoid choos-
ing too many colors. A maximum of three with one me-
tallic can ensure that things look cohesive without being

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2018

GUIDE

Wedding Costs: What To Expect Unconventional New Wedding Menu Ideas

Newly engaged couples may experience an array of Traditionally, one of the more UNIQUE EATS ... Taste reigns su- crêpes, noodles, and so many more
emotions when they sit down to plan their weddings. memorable aspects of wedding re- preme at weddings featuring cre- flavors into a wedding.
Some couples cannot wait to jump into planning and ceptions is the food. Whether it was ative menus.
want to catalog every aspect of the process, while oth- fun, tasty or something entirely HIGH-END OPTIONS
ers may proceed with caution because they don’t know new for guests, food tends to leave a chicken and waffles station, a gour- Couples may want to give guests
what to expect - particularly in regard to cost. lasting impression. met popcorn snack station, or a ra- a taste of the lavish with olive oil
men noodle bar. and vinegar tasting stations, whis-
Many couples find it difficult to create their wedding The experts at Boho Weddings key bars, French hors d’oeuvres,
budgets because they have no previous experience to say that, more than ever before, FOOD TRUCKS/CARTS Kobe beef sliders, lobster tails, ri-
draw on. The wedding planning advisor CostofWedding. couples are seeking menu ideas Outdoor weddings can be en- sotto stations, and more.
com indicates the average wedding cost in the United that reflect their personalities as hanced with the addition of trendy
States is $26,720, with most people spending between a couple as they seek to make a food trucks. These restaurants on CHILDHOOD FAVORITES
$20,000 and $34,000. Seventh Heaven Event Cater- statement at their events. Celebrat- wheels can inject burgers, sand- When it comes time for dessert,
ing states that, in Canada, the average wedding costs ing with delicious, unique foods can wiches, international delights, some couples opt to avoid or down-
around $30,000. Such costs can vary greatly depending make receptions that much more play wedding cakes in favor of some-
on couples’ preferences, including where they hope to amazing. thing simpler. A cookie-and-milk
tie the knot. bar, doughnut holes, soft pretzel
BITE-SIZED BURSTS stations, pie pops, or dessert shot
By breaking down wedding expenses, couples can get Tapas and a movement toward jars push creativity and sweetness
a clearer picture of how much they may need to pay for small bites has started to take to new levels. Do-it-yourself dessert
their weddings and where they may need to cut costs. hold at wedding receptions. Such stations, such as s’more-making
a choice allows guests to try many and ice cream sundae stations, also
• Reception site: According to The Knot, a premiere different flavors without filling up can be big hits.
wedding planning resource, couples can expect their re- too quickly. From sliders to mini Couples are increasingly feel-
ceptions to eat up the largest chunk of their wedding grilled cheese to soup shots to bite- ing less beholden to traditional
budgets. Wedding reception venues may cost between sized pizzas, many of these small wedding reception menus as they
$10,000 and $15,000. The average price for catering bites feature flavors borrowed from look to infuse their personal tastes
per person is roughly $70. Bar service may be around familiar comfort foods - just pre- into the foods they plan to serve
$2,000 for a three- to four-hour party. Some reception sented on a miniature scale. their guests. Many catering
sites combine the room cost with the food and beverage COMFORT STATIONS AND BARS managers and chefs welcome
costs, while others have à la carte fees. Couples who love comfort food the chance to work with couples
can put it on display with a cros- looking to create unique reception
• Cake: Wedding cakes tend to be multitiered intri- tini station, a mashed potato bar, a menus.
cate designs, so they will cost more than birthday cakes.
According to Statistics Brain, wedding dessert will come Tips For Trimming The Wedding Guest List
in around $390.
Weddings are a time more successful marriage, the must-have list. ing with a person (your
• Music: The Knot says wedding bands cost around to celebrate, and many couples must be practical • Separate friends from parent’s long lost friend
$3,500, which is more than twice as much as hiring couples hope to invite as and consider their wed- from high school) or the
a deejay ($1,200). Soloists or ceremony musicians may many people as possible ding budgets when creat- friends’ friends. If you person has never met your
cost around $650. to share their excitement. ing their guest lists. The don’t see people outside significant other, then
A 2014 study by research- average American wed- of events set up by mu- they probably can be cut.
• Wedding planner: Many couples employ wedding ers at the University of ding includes 120 guests, tual friends, you should If parents insist on invit-
planners to make planning their weddings easier. Wed- Denver found that cou- according to a 2015 New- not feel obligated to invite ing someone you barely
ding planners cost an average of $1,300, says Thumb- ples who invite at least lywed Survey released by those people to the wed- remember, they should
tack, a company that matches professionals with people 150 guests to the wedding WeddingWire. Couples ding. They are more likely help defray the costs.
who require their services. may have happier mar- who are finding it difficult friends of your friends and
riages. The study exam- to create and pare down not your close friends. • Cut out the kids. Even
• Transportation: Limousines and other transpor- ined 418 people who were their guest lists can em- though children’s dinner
tation prices vary depending on the vehicle(s) couples single at the beginning of ploy the following tips. • Know the guest list costs may be lower than
choose. The Knot notes that budgeting between $400 the study and married five ceiling. Catering halls or adults’, inviting children
and $500 for transportation might be wise. years later. It found that • Create initial lists. reception rooms often can can significantly increase
47 percent of those people When jotting down po- only accommodate a cer- the guest list. A no-child
• Wedding gown: Brides-to-be should expect their who had gotten married tential guests’ names, tain number of people. policy at the reception can
gowns to cost around $1,100 and the veil or headpiece in front of at least 150 write down everyone you Know this number before save money.
to be roughly $120, according to the Association of guests had “high-quality want to invite, regard- making a final list. The
Bridal Consultants. marriages,” while those less of budget. Then list limits of the space may • Avoid uncomfortable
with 50 or fewer guests the must-have guests for serve as the catalyst for situations. Unless you
• Photography and Video: Preserving wedding day fell short. the wedding. This should trimming the guest list. have remained particular-
memories costs around $2,800 for video and photogra- include the family and ly close, keep former boy-
phy services, based on data from Statistics Brain. While guests make friends with whom you in- • Consider coworkers friends and girlfriends off
weddings more enjoy- teract on a regular basis. carefully. Think about of the guest list.
The smaller details, such as accessories, gifts, offici- able, and may increase Create a separate column whether you’d still be
ant fees, stationery, spa services, and favors can quickly the propensity to enjoy a for guests who don’t make friends with your cowork- Paring down a wedding
add up as well. Couples should be sure to leave some ers if the company dis- guest list can be a diffi-
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CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Former West Unity Resident Joseph Rader

physical copies. ‘Eyes’ is one of those books I did in the no matter how you feel, you can still make the choice to Cyrena Leigh Slagle
past, that as I look back at it, it’s not something I want to praise God, and that God is the answer to what you’re
tell many people about. It does have Christian elements dealing with, ‘When I...(action)’, points out the simple Mike and Heather Slagle are pleased to an-
in it, but then it has some stuff that’s kind of spooky. I fact that no matter what you’re tempted to do, you can nounce the birth of their daughter, Cyrena Leigh
don’t want to push that one out there, so I’m doing the say no to those desires and temptations.” Slagle on November 25, 2017.
kids’ books. I’m using my talents with the writing, with
the drawing, and actually reaching out to this next gen- So, when did the author in Joe Rader first appear? Siblings Jackson, Kenzie and Anneliesa wel-
eration of kids, and giving tools to the parents to work “Actually, I’ve been a writer for a while,” he said. “I want- comed her to their Marysville, Ohio home.
with.” ed to do what God put me on this earth to do. I am a
firm believer of Ephesians 2:10, which says we are God’s Grandparents are Mike and Carol Moore of
Joe’s first real publication was entitled, ‘When I ... handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works West Unity, and Brenda and the late Roger Slagle
(feelings)’, which came out on Amazon on November 23, which God prepared in advance for us to do. We all have of Greenwood, IN.
2017. “I did the illustrations. I did the words. I did the a destiny. We all have a plan of purpose God has made
whole gambit,” he said. “In the midst of doing ‘When I ... us for. In my social work, I’ve seen so many kids make Cyrena is named after her great great great
(feelings)’, God gave me the idea of doing a study edition emotional decisions, and make decisions that have last- great grandmother, Cyrena Waterston.
of the book, because I’ve been a social worker dealing ing consequences. I see a lot of things in this generation
with foster kids, and I’ve seen a lot of kids make emotion- that these kids are missing. It could be a simple fact that
al decisions and live by their emotions and then the bad the parents don’t know. It could be something where the
consequences that reaps. You can make a decision on parents don’t know how to communicate. They might
a sadness, depression, anger and not expect things not have the tools. They might need the help to do it.”
having consequences to it. And so I kind of wrote ‘When I
... (feelings)’, with that mindset of I want this generation His secondary career as an author can be seen as
to know the Bible does speak to how to deal with your an extension of his work as a counselor, but that would
feelings...it says we walk by faith not by sight. So, ‘When I be an understatement. His writings carry the underpin-
... (feelings)’, I present a whole bunch of different negative nings of faith, being cast forth like a life preserver to kids
emotions through the drawings. At the end, it gives the in a stormy societal sea that have no anchor or safe port.
idea that no matter how you feel, no matter what you at- “We live in a generation where kids live by their emo-
tempted to feel like, you can still praise God in the midst tions,” he said, “...and don’t know their value or their
of your feelings. You can still praise God when you’re sad. identity in Christ, or know how much God loves them.
You can still praise God when you’re angry, because He is I feel like they are ill equipped to truly be who God has
the answer to what you’re feeling and dealing with.” called them to be. I just want to come partner with them
and say, ‘You know what...you’re not in this fight alone’.
From that point came the idea of the second book. I want to provide tools for you, and assistance to you.
“God gave me an idea for the study edition which is called, That’s why I’m doing what I’m doing, because there’s a
‘When I ... (feelings)’ Study Edition,” Joe said. “So the first lot of negative seeds out there in the media, be it through
one I looked at as an overall if a parent just wants to plant books or movies. As Christians, we shouldn’t be throwing
a seed in a kid. The second book takes eight of the previ- our hands up and saying that society is too dark. As I was
ous pictures I did, and I add new artwork to it. It’s like reading the Bible today, Jesus said if you’re not working
the old artwork, with new artwork on top of it and then with Me, you actually working against Me. I want to be
the word pages and picture pages are separated. In the part of the answer, taking my gifts, my talents, writing
word pages at the bottom, there’s a parent portion, and kids books to help this next generation to be the strong
the parent portion gives a Bible verse. So if I do the page pillars strong leaders that God has called them to be, and
‘anger’, and the next page you can still read the story, not to operate by a society that feeds ideas that you’re
and at the bottom of that word page is a Bible verse that just one in a million. Not given to emotion, or, ‘Do what
deals when anger, and next to it questions as conversa- you feel. If life doesn’t treat your right, take that easy way
tion starters to help the parent or guardian to talk to the out’. That’s why I’m doing what I do.”
kids and communicate with the kids about what the Bible
says about that particular emotion.” Timothy can be reached at
[email protected]
‘When I...(feelings)’ Study Edition,’ has a special place
alongside the first book. As Joe explained, “I look at it Edon Council OKs Tax Abatement For
like that they complement each other. The first book has New Factory Bringing An Estimated
18 or 19 various emotions. Kids feel them. Whether they
feel overloaded, feeling alone or feeling angry...any kind of 125 Jobs To Williams County
gambit of emotions, even feeling sick. You know, like you
feel that your body’s in pain. In the midst all that, you PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF other 10 in Year 3.
can still praise God. The second book takes eight of those The facility will be cli-
previous emotions that I had illustrated in the first book, TAX ABATEMENT ... WEDCO Director Matt Davis talks about the new factory com-
and adds four new ones to it like hate, sadness, and feel- ing to Edon at the Feb. 20, 2018, village council meeting. The plant will employ 125 mate-controlled, a rarity in
ing stuck. They are not a continuation of each other, but people. the manufacturing world.
they are designed to complement each other or to work It is expected to have a
independent of each other.” By: James Pruitt vis about Busche Perfor- Davis said. The company is payroll of $4.5 million. The
THE VILLAGE REPORTER mance Group’s plans for planning to invest $17 mil- state has chipped in with
Joe is putting the finishing touches on his new book development at 507 West lion into the property and a $900,000 grant, Davis
in the series, entitled ‘When I...(action)’. “I’ve got these Edon is one step closer Indiana St. The village is expects to have it running said.
books years ahead in my mind. Right now it’s the ‘When to having an old factory grant a tax abatement for by the fall.
I’ series, but then after that, having other books that kind gain a new occupant after the Albion, Indiana-based The agreement now
of step out and do new things.” Joe said that the target an enterprise zone agree- company . The company plans to goes to the Williams Coun-
release date of the new book is the beginning of March. ment was approved by the add 125 jobs in 2-3 years. ty Board of Commissioners
“I’m actually finishing up the last page today for the in- council. The abatement is for At least 100 will be added and then onto the State,
terior, then I have to work on cover design and stuff like 15 years off improvements in the first year and 15 in Davis said. “They will prob-
that. So whereas ‘When I...(feelings)’, is pointing out that The council heard from and added value to the site, the second with about an- ably do some job fairs,”
WEDCO Director Matt Da- Davis said. Village officials
CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE think the company is going
to be a great partner for the
Benefit Held For ... community.

would be in the neighborhood of $2500. They were qui- The company has 15
etly confident the numbers would be higher as the day other plants and employs
of the benefit grew closer but nobody expected the total 1,500 people. It is one of
that was announced at the conclusion of the evening. the leaders of vertically in-
tegrated casting and ma-
With an estimated 900 people in attendance chining suppliers of high
throughout the day, the money raised to help Patty quality components in
Brown was $22,853. Nobody had predicted anywhere North America.
close to that amount. The organizers and Patty’s fam-
ily greatly appreciated the outpouring of love and gen- The company plans
erosity. a completely renovated
structure including a new
Perhaps, the level of support should not have been roof, new HVAC units and
that much of a surprise. Fulton County is home to a a complete overhaul of the
lot of small communities and the first responders from interior and exterior. The
these towns and villages interact frequently on and off company will move 38 CNC
the job. They consider themselves to be one big family machining centers into the
and often refer to each other as brother or sister. For building.
this fundraising effort for Patty they each had different
jobs to do but all had the just one very simple goal in The company will ini-
mind. To help. tially employ 87 people (29
full-time CNC production
Bill can be reached at workers) for three shifts.
[email protected] The type of jobs available
include managers, manu-
facturing engineers, quali-
ty engineers, quality techs,
shipping and receiving,
maintenance technicians
and administrative sup-
port.

“We believe the plant
will ultimately employ
nearly 125 Busche team
members within the next
24 months,” company
founder, president and
CEO Nick Busche stated in
a press release.

In other news: The vil-
lage will look into finding
the best price for several
new AED machines to be
prepared if someone has a
heart attack.

The village will spend
$10,000 on furniture and
appliances at the new com-
munity center at the new
fire station. There will be
new chairs and tables,
purchases for the kitchen,
a new acoustic setup.

The village may be get-
ting a new tornado siren,
one that can reach the
whole town.

James can be reached at
[email protected]

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10 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

Williams & Fulton County Schools Respond Quickly To Social Media Threats After Florida Mass Shooting

By: James Pruitt Wauseon Police Department was of “For Our Kids...When Seconds students and staff to prepare just riod. That matter was immediately
THE VILLAGE REPORTER immediately informed of the situ- Count.” That is why we are imple- as they would during a fire drill.” brought to the attention of the
ation. menting this system along with school administration and with
Several schools in Northwest other improvements to our safety Archbold has one secure en- the help of Swanton PD the stu-
Ohio have been targeted by threats The student in question ad- planning. trance at each building where visi- dent was questioned.
from students and the incidents mitted to making the comments tors must come through the office.
have reminded everyone why con- and was immediately removed in Another incident occurred at In addition, all doors in the build- The police conducted a threat
stant vigilance is needed. handcuffs from the school build- North Central Schools where the ings to the classrooms remain assessment and it was determined
ing. A thorough search of this Pioneer Police Department was locked throughout the day. that there was not a true threat
The schools have cooperated student’s locker and personal be- involved. This occurred Feb. 20 to the school. A Swanton police
with local police and kept parents longings uncovered no weapons where several students at NC “We are working with our local representative said the incident
informed on what was going on. or dangerous items. Therefore, Schools were talking about the police to have them in the build- sprang from a student trying to
All the affected districts have kept the building was not placed into a South Florida incident, scenarios ings at various times during the funny about an exercise linked to
their specific information of inci- lockdown situation. were discussed, conversation was day. the school’s “No One Eats Alone,”
dents close to the vest. also exchanged amongst students. campaign.
Parents of WHS students were This is expected after such an These recent events have
The response has been swift in informed via the PowerAnnounce- incident and in many cases en- caused us to continue to look at Students were to fill out a form
some cases. ment system of this incident. couraged to allow for our youth to our current practices and we con- that stated, “If I ever saw some-
understand the continued efforts tinue to do the best we can to pre- one eat alone.” This student wrote
The Hilltop School Board up- The district had installed 200 needed to safeguard our schools pare and keep everyone safe,” Rex “shoot up the school.”
held the expulsion of a student temporary door locking systems as well as themselves. said.
believed to be the perpetrator of teachers can use in case of a lock- The school handled the disci-
one such incident. School officials down. The devices are authorized In an isolated incident preced- Pettisville officials were mum plining of the student.
and the West Unity Chief of Police by the Fire Chief’s Association, ing this conversation comments on specifics but Superintendent
would not confirm or deny any in- Superintendent Larry Brown said. had been made about a school Steve Switzer did offer some gen- Pike-Delta-York Superinten-
formation related to the case. He added these actions preceded shooting between two youths. This eral approaches. The philosophy dent Ted Hanselman offered his
the incident. matter in a joint investigation be- is all educational objectives are take.
The incidents followed the tween the Pioneer Police Depart- secondary to insuring the safety
shooting at a school in Broward The Wauseon Administrative ment and NC School Staff is being and well-being of our students. “As schools, we have our fami-
County, Florida, in which 17 peo- Team recently conducted a simu- looked at thoroughly. lies most important possession—
ple were killed by a former stu- lated threat training exercise with Our emergency plans are up- their sons and daughters. Student
dent armed with a semi-automatic assistance from the Fulton County There was no threat to staff or dated and reviewed annually. safety is the most serious item
weapon. Emergency Management Agency students, but officials stated they on the list of responsibilities for
and members of the Wauseon Po- take every situation seriously and Some of what is happening at school districts and is of utmost
Other threats were reported in lice Department. will “investigate it fully to ensure Pettisville includes: importance at Pike-Delta-York.
Bryan, Pioneer, Archbold, Edger- the utmost safety of our students,
ton and Swanton. Additionally, a functional ex- staff and our community.” Planning to install cell boosters “PDY completes safety train-
ercise is planned for this year. throughout the entire building to ing drills in all buildings regular-
At Bryan, school officials sent a In the past, a delegation of the North Central Superintendent assist with communication, but ly. All visitors to PDY buildings
notice out to parents following the eight Wauseon Fire Department, William Hanak, said in light of re- especially during an emergency. must enter the school through
discovery of a threat made against Wauseon Police Department and cent events up to and including the main office and are required
the school in mid-February. Wauseon staff members partici- the incident in Parkland, Florida, Upgrading the security camera to be buzzed into the building by
pated in a weeklong institute on the district has recently conducted system to provide expanded cover- staff members. “Additionally, this
“As you were aware, we had to Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning staff training to continuously train age and improved resolution, in school year every classroom in
send out a district alert … regard- for Schools. and educate our educators and real time. the district had a protection de-
ing a threat a student made to- staff if such an event were to take vice installed to restrict entry into
ward our school, Superintendent The school district has in- place in our community. Enable monitoring of exits to classrooms should a building be
Diana Savage stated. “The threat stalled four MARCS system com- remotely determine if any doors required to enter lockdown mode
surfaced in the very late evening munication devices in the district “In a joint effort, the Pioneer Po- are not latched or are propped for the safety of our students and
hours last night.” with grant funds from the state. lice Department, Williams County open. staff.
These two-way radio systems are Sheriff’s Office and NC School staff
“As we put the safety and well- strategically located in each of our and administrators will continue Continually seek ways to im- “While we pray we will never
being of the students and staff of schools and provide instant access to address issues, train for today prove building security need to use this newly installed
the building at the highest prior- to first responders with a push of a and our future for the safety of our tool, we know we are not immune
ity, we worked through the night single button. schools. It is our intention to an- “As far as current security and having the system in place as
with local police and public office nounce and not alarm any of our measures such as locked doors a precaution for the safety of stu-
figures to ensure all aspects of the The district conducts a vari- parents or citizens within the NC and limited access, while no secu- dents and staff is important. PDY
situation are getting covered.” ety of safety drills including lock- Schools community. However, an rity measures are infallible, any ef- has adopted the saying “See some-
downs, emergency evacuations, obligation to share information is forts that we can take to make our thing, say something.”
The next day, Bryan Police were reverse evacuations to bring stu- an important step in moving for- buildings more secure will deter
present in the district in the morn- dents from the outside into a safer ward,” Hanak said. unwanted access and place road- The staff stresses to students
ing. Officials hoped the presence location, and other coordinated blocks to unauthorized access,” to speak with adults should they
of the police would make everyone drills. “We have been working all year Switzer said. see, hear, or feel they know some-
feel at ease with a “strong safety to make the buildings safer.” thing that should be investigated.
net” around them, Savage stated. The district staff has completed A school resource officer is
ALICE training and our students Those actions include new credited with helping Swanton, “The relationship with the Del-
“We continue to work with the have received an ALICE Overview safety plans, parking lots redone Superintendent Chris Lake said. ta Police Department is strong and
police department, as this is an through INTV produced videos or for safe ingress and egress. Lock- they know they are welcome in the
on-going investigation,” Savage direct guidance from local law en- ing all doors inside and out all the “We are lucky enough to have a district buildings at any time; for-
said. forcement agencies. time, new curtains for each room’s school resource officer provided by tunately, Delta PD has accepted
door for cover of windows, and ID the village of Swanton. Our SRO this invitation and is present in
Bryan City Schools will host a Wauseon Exempted Village badges for staff. works hand-in-hand with the ad- PDY buildings often.”
special board meeting to address Schools are a participant of the ministration to go over our safety
school safety at 7 p.m., March 13 Ohio Safer Schools Tip Line at “We just did the Safer training plans and to conduct drills in all The students appear to be tak-
at the Bryan MS/HS Commons. 844-723-3764. This number is (Williams County program) for our the buildings. He also spends a ing the matter seriously.
monitored by Ohio Homeland Se- (Feb. 16) as a planned Professional good deal of time in each building
The meeting will be a forum curity Analysts and calls may be Day. We are planning more safety during the week, so he has built “We have seen students be
that is designed to provide an op- made anonymously using the tip drills for the spring as well. (The) up a rapport with the students,” more vigilant recently,” Hansel-
portunity for families and commu- line. School officials are then con- biggest thing is we must report Lake said. “Additionally, all of our man said. “The staff continues to
nity members to learn more about tacted when any creditable threat when something happens,” Hanak buildings have security cameras remind students about the ‘See
school safety measures in place is received. said. to help us monitor the grounds. something, say something’ motto
and ask questions of a community and students are taking it more
panel. Guests will include school The district has initiated the Thinking of safety is a constant “My administrators have all seriously.”
board members, Savage, Mayor services of Navigate Prepared for topic at Archbold Schools, Super- done a good job of creating a cli-
Carrie Schlade, Bryan Police Chief the development of our revised intendent Aaron Rex said. Safety mate where students know that “In addition to regular drills, all
Mike Willis, Former Bryan Police safety plans, drill logs, call lists, drills, required by state law, are they can report anything suspi- of our buildings have scheduled
Chief and School Resource Officer safety documents, floor plans and run throughout the year. cious to a teacher or principal and Table Top Discussions to review
Jeff Arnold. The event is open to safety flipcharts. This online ser- it will be dealt with in confidence. safety procedures with key dis-
the public. Anyone is welcome to vice will be the sole location for “At Archbold, we practice lock- trict stakeholders and local first
attend. us to organize, store and revised downs, evacuations, ALICE (Alert, Swanton Schools dealt with the responders.”
our safety planning needs as nec- Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and vague Facebook post recently that
Wauseon reported an inci- essary. Wauseon Schools cares Evacuate),” Rex said. In addition, mentioned an SHS. Working in co- The Village Reporter will have
dent Feb. 21 when a High School about our students and we con- we do scenarios with our staff and operation with the Swanton Police more on this in an upcoming is-
student made threatening com- cur with Navigate Prepared motto students. All of these help our school officials determined that it sue.
ments before the start of a class was not an actual threat against
period. After students reported Swanton High School. James can be reached at
the incident to the WHS office, the [email protected]
There was a second incident,
this time a middle school student
made a threat during a lunch pe-

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Edon FFA Members Compete In Fayette Schools Set Date
Ag Power Diagnostics Competition For Kindergarten Registration

Fayette Kindergarten Registration call 419-237-2776 to schedule your ap-
is Monday, March 5th by appointment pointment. Preschool is for children
only. Please call 419-237-2776 to regis- from 3 years old to young 5 year olds.
ter your child. Children must by 5 years
old by August 1, 2018. Please bring 1. Please bring the following items with
the child’s official birth certificate, 2. a you:
copy of their immunization record, 3.
legal documents if there has been a di- 1. official birth certificate
vorce or separation showing legal guard- 2. copy of the child’s immunization
ianship and 4. proof of residency such record
as a utility bill or rental agreement. 3. legal documents showing guard-
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Fayette Preschool will be on Monday, 4. proof of income for grant eligibility
March 12th by appointment only. Please 5. proof of resicency (utility bill or
rent/lease agreement.

Archbold Council Makes
Proposal For County Road 24

PHOTO PROVIDED By: James Pruitt ity ratio, village documents show.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER The proposed option would include
AG DIAGNOSTIC CONTEST ... On February 16th, two Edon FFA members partici-
pated in the Agricultural and Power Diagnostics contest at Redline Equipment in A plan to perform corridor improve- all-way-stop-controlled for the SR 34 in-
Portage, Ohio. This contest was formerly known as tractor troubleshooting compe- ments and non-signalized intersections tersection and two-way-stop–controlled
tition, where members rotate to five different stations and identify and repair the on CR 24 near Archbold could be a topic for all other intersections. There would
malfunctions on each piece of agricultural or industrial equipment. The goal of this for discussion by affected governments be improvements to the profile grade at
career development event is for students to develop the skills required by agricul- soon. the existing railroad crossing and the
tural and industrial technicians. Kase Hug and Reece Disbro competed for Edon closing of the southern drive for Gerald
and placed 3rd at the district contest. The village released a memo recom- Grain Center.
mending moving forward with an al-
ternative plan for the street that would The council awarded the bid for the
help traffic flow on the west side of town. High and Depot Street improvements
The memo was dated Feb. 19 and gives to Hohenbrink Excavating LLC. The
a deadline for the meeting as before bid was for $420,932.50. The council
March 1. approved a change order for the West
Street Sewer Lining Project. The order
The plan would have a viable design decreases the final cost by $5,521.
that would provide a level of service with
a B grade. LOS standards run A-F with The project comes with an estimated
A as the best. The grade is determined cost of more than $29 million, plus an-
by speed and travel time, freedom to other $5.6 million for a storm sewer from
maneuver, travel interruptions, com- Con-Agra to Brush Creek. The latter has
fort, convenience and safety. LOS is been in the village plans for some time.
measured by degree of volume to capac-
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12 - The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

Delta School Board Hears Update From HC3 Partnership, Building Principals

By: Cory Johnson MacBook Air Computers with $159,005 through the University of Findlay, accord- on display at Northwest State Commu-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER to be financed over a four year period ing to Principal Kristie Reighard. nity College. Senior Sydney Creps was
at an interest rate of 1.49 percent. The awarded the Franklin B. Walter Schol-
The Pike-Delta-York Local Schools move will expand the district 1:1 tech- A freshmen orientation was also held arship and will be recognized March
Board of Education heard an update nology initiative, giving more students recently along with an olympic spirit week 12th at the Northwest Ohio Educational
from Beth Thomas, Program Director of their own school-owned computer to and ongoing preparation for juniors to Service Center, as well.
the Healthy Choices Caring Communi- use in and out of the classroom for the take the ACT on February 27th. Seniors
ties Partnership, and members of the upcoming school year. will also be attending a Mock Interview Before adjourning, Treasurer Matt
organization’s Youth Advisory Council Day in Wauseon on March 6th hosted Feasel presented the board with differ-
(YAC) in their monthly meeting. YAC is A donation agreement with Metal X, by the Fulton County Economic Develop- ent options to renew the district’s emer-
made up of 43 high school students from LLC was also approved by the board. ment Corporation. gency levy that will expire on December
six school districts in Fulton County. According to Superintendent Ted Hasel- 31, 2019; no action was taken.
man, the company plans to spend $3 Senior Isabella Miller won the Out-
Members are working on developing million in employee salaries by their standing Drawing accolade at the Black Cory can be reached at
resources to curve the use of marijuana, third year of operations in Delta and will Swamp Arts Council show. Her piece is [email protected]
especially targeting prevention tactics donate 10 percent of their total employ-
amongst middle school students where ee tax withholdings to the district. With PHOTOS BY CORY JOHNSON, STAFF
a recent study found that 22 percent of the Village of Delta’s 1.5 percent income
middle and high school students in the tax, the company would be matching ELEMENTARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH ... Kindergarten student Anavay Fetter
county have admitted to using the drug- an additional $4,500 each year. Hasel- was recognized as the elementary school’s Student of the Month and is pictured
an all-time high. man also said that they do not plan to with Principal Ellen Bernel and board member Alice Simon.
request any tax abatements from the
In new business, school board mem- village.
bers approved the retirements of Cyn-
thia Savage and Patricia Slagle for the In building reports, Elementary Prin-
2018-2019 school year. They have a cipal Ellen Bernal told board members
combined total of over 70 years of ser- that upcoming events include the final
vice to the school district. Coffee Hour beginning at 9:00 am on
March 2nd and a family math night will
Also approved was the awarding of be hosted on March 22nd. March will
supplemental contracts to Leland Ab- also see the coordination of a Table Top
bott, Kevin Freeman, and Dustin Stick- Safety drill with the area police and fire
ley for Assistant HS Baseball, Megan departments and a March 21st perfor-
Born, Kelsey Gillen, Lindsay Roe, and mance by the National Theater for Chil-
JoHanna Young for Assistannt HS Soft- dren.
ball, Alex Frey for Head HS Track, Rea-
gan Price, Mary Reighard, and Jerry Staff members are also working
Smith for Assistant HS Track, Scott with the county United Way to offer
Tenney for Head MS Track, and Mark the “Crunch Out Obesity” program in
Nagel as the Weight Room Coordinator. physical education classes. The school
received 40 exercise balls and a stor-
Morvin Dixon and Tyler Lacey were age rack from the organization. Fourth
also approved as volunteers for the high grade students will be taught exercises
school musical while Bonnie Steward with the balls and be allowed to take
was offered a classified contract as a their own ball and air pump home at the
district cafeteria worker at 1.5 hours end of the program.
per day and Ryan Grant was awarded
an hourly employee status as the audi- At the middle school, Principal Doug
torium manager. Wendy Gutowitz was Ford reported that staff members are
also approved for a salary revision from coordinating targeted intervention for
M+15 to M+30. students to close the achievement gap
for reading and math. The school’s 21st
The board also approved the 2018- Century Learning Community, “The
2019 District Calendar as presented Panther Den”, also sees about 40 stu-
and the appointment of Steve Shelt to dents attending each day, he said.
serve as a trustee for the Delta Public
Library for a term ending December Students also recently participated
31, 2019. A two hour delay schedule in a county-wide spelling bee, a school
for students not required to take Ohio geography bee, fifth grade math compe-
End of Course Assessments was passed tition, eighth grade math competition,
as was an overnight trip for the Desti- a god, flag and country speech contest
nation Imagination Team to attend the and the Ohio Music Educators Associa-
state tournament from March 23-24 at tion District Honors Band.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University in
Mount Vernon, OH. Forty-five students in grades 6-11 and
their parents have attended a counsel-
Board members also voted to enter ing session for College Credit Plus (CCP).
into an agreement with Apple Financial The high school will offer Intro to Soci-
Services, Inc. for the purchase of 245 ology and Composition I in the building

Bryan Sees Positive
Trend In Construction MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE MONTH ... Pictured with Principal Doug Ford
and board member Tammy Sprow is seventh grader Leigh Morris- recognized as
Delta Middle School’s Student of the Month.

By: James Pruitt There were six new homes built as HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE MONTH ... Kayla Kunar, a ninth grader at Delta
THE VILLAGE REPORTER well, all single-family. Nine zoning cer- High School, was recognized as the school’s student of the month and is pictures
tificates were issued, up from 2016. with Principal Kristie Reighard and board member Michael Mattin.
Work permits were issued in sig- $800 brought in. Waterston dealt with
nificantly larger numbers in 2017 than 99 complaints, 49 of which were for
2016 and Bryan officials are hoping for grass and weeds. Sixteen were building
the trend to continue. violations.

The City Council received the 2017 The administrator will be issuing 41
Annual Report from Zoning Adminis- warning letters in 2018 as his depart-
trator Andrew Waterston at the Feb. 19 ment changes from a reactive to proac-
meeting. The report was upbeat as Wa- tive approach.
terston relayed the numbers.
In other news: The council approved
The city issued 154 work permits last an ordinance authorizing a contract
year. The figure was the largest amount with Quest Diagnostic Clinical Labora-
since 2011. The permits brought in tories for pre-employment and random
$19,061, Waterston said. The result DOT drug and alcohol screening ser-
continued a five-year long trend of in- vices.
creasing revenues.
The council approved a change in
Construction cost was at $4,768,340. status for Street Department employee
There was one new commercial busi- Jose Vasquez to equipment operator.
ness, Community Health Professional’s Street Department worker Kevin Tem-
facility on South Portland Street. ple has been promoted to supervisor/
Equipment Operator III.
There were four additions: YMCA,
Niehart storage building, Main Stop A building permit was authorized for
on West High Street and Power Train Maumee Valley Guidance Center, 910
Components. There were five renova- E. Maple St. The construction cost is
tions, most notably New Era Ohio, the $59,749.
Walmart Plaza and Spanglers Candy.
Construction cost was $1,657,153. James can be reached at
[email protected]

WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Benefits Of Professional Butchering Facility
West Unity & Pioneer Topic Of Next Pettisville Adult Ag Meeting
By: James Pruitt the requirements the plant must follow.
Covered will be an understanding of
Projects Advance THE VILLAGE REPORTER what is required to receive an approved
The fourth Pettisville Adult Agricul- stamp of inspection and how the pro-
ture Education Night Series meeting is cess begins the moment the animal is
set for on March 5. The meeting begins born. Questions can be directed to John
at 7 p.m. at Brookview Farm Meats & Poulson at jpoulson@pettisvilleschools.
By: James Pruitt Pioneer plans to upgrade its sanitary BBQ, V-354 CR 24, Archbold. org or at Pettisville School, 419-446-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER sewer system by separating its two sani- 2705.
tary pump stations and creating sepa- Brookview Farm Meats & BBQ be-
Infrastructure projects in West Unity rate force mains. This way the pressure gan in 1961 by Leon Lugbill when he All Pettisville Agricultural Education
and Pioneer will be going up to the state will be adequate for both lines, Kessler saw a need to provide a service to his Adult meetings are open to anyone in
for approval for CDBG funding. said. friends and neighbors for them to have the area regardless of school district.
their animals processed to their speci-
The Williams Board of County Com- The village is seeking $300,000 to fications. Meeting cancellations are made
missioners convened two public hear- cover part of the $807,000 cost. on: 96.1 - WMTR, 103.1 – WNDH
ings Feb. 22 on applications by the two Jon Lugbill, third generation member and by email notice. If you want on
communities for Critical Infrastructure West Unity wants to demolish its of the Lugbill Family, will be discussing our adult farmer email list, please let
funding. No members of the public at- 80-year-old water tower and replace it the benefits of having meat processed John Poulson know at jpoulson@pettis-
tended either session. with a new tower in the same spot. The through an ODA/USDA inspected facil- villeschools.org.
new tank will hold 100,000 gallons. ity versus home butchering or custom
Sandy Kessler of MVPO reviewed
each town’s project and answered any butchering. He also will be giving a
James can be reached at James can be reached at

questions. [email protected] tour of the facility and sharing some of [email protected]

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Edon Cinderella Project Helps Local Teens Find The Perfect Prom Dress

SHOPPER ... Charlinda Williams of Kunkle takes a look at the rack to find her per-
fect dress.

PHOTOS BY ANGI CAMPOS, STAFF

Latta Tours 20/20 Custom MoldedLENDING A HAND ... Volunteers for the Cinderella Project were Thor Dunkle, Kai-
lee Mitchell, Cameron Lord. Back: Desi Bohn, Jackie Dargitz, Hanna Fogel, Faith Plastics In Holiday City
Livensparger.

FAIRY GODMOTHER ... Hanna Fogel helps Leeanna Pelz of Edon pick out few BOWLING GREEN, OH – Today, Con- “Positive news continues to be the
dress to try on. gressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) theme of our economy because of the
toured 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” said Latta. “I
in Holiday City to discuss what the appreciate 20/20 Custom Molded Plas-
business is doing in light of the recent tics giving me the opportunity to tour
passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. their facility and talk with their employ-
In part because of tax relief provided ees about the difference that tax relief is
by the new law, 20/20 increased the making. Stories like this are becoming
hourly wages of their employees by 50 the norm for businesses across Ohio as
cents per hour, equivalent to more than pro-growth policies are allowing busi-
$1,200 annually for full-time workers. nesses to invest in their work force.”
In addition, the company is undergoing
a $20 million expansion at their Holiday “As a business owner our job is to
City location where they are adding a grow the business which includes in-
140,000 square foot building and pur- vestments in our people and the equip-
chasing a 6,600 ton high pressure in- ment and systems that make them suc-
jection molding machine. 20/20 is also cessful,” said 20/20 Treasurer David
investing $13 million in new equipment Rupp. “We understand that to pay for
in their Bluffton, Indiana facility and are these investments requires after-tax
looking at a new state of the art manu- dollars, and the tax relief we received in
facturing facility in Bluffton as early as the tax legislation provide the additional
2019 because of tax relief from the new resources to accelerate our investments
law. in our employees’ and 2020’s future.”

VOLUNTEER ... Cameron Lord helps match dresses to Get in. Get better. Get going.
girls for the prom.
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mental illness, and to lead advocacy efforts that support
mental health issues and that fight the stigma often as-
sociated with mental illness.

The next free family mental health education class,
called NAMI Basics, is for parents, grandparents or other
caregivers of children and teenagers with emotional or be-
havioral issues. It begins Saturday, March 17 and con-
tinues for five consecutive Saturdays.

The 2 ½ hour class starts at noon at St. Martin’s Lu-
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provided at no cost for families who need that along with
gas cards in order to participate in the class. For more
information on the class or to register, call Lisa Holley,
one of the class leaders, at 419/438-7384. The deadline
to register is Monday, March 12.

For more information about NAMI Four County and
the free programs that it provides, please visit the group’s
web site: www.namifourcounty.org.

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Concerns About Malfunctioning Meter Expressed By Edgerton Village Council Member

PHOTO BY REBECCA MILLER, STAFF best possible sale. The payment of bills village office. Day said that he felt that Zoning Appeals – (Bowsher, Chair; Thiel,
for February was approved as well. this should not happen, also asking how Sue Harrold, Leo Font and Tom Karnes);
COUNCILOR …Councilman Robert Day many times it has happened before. He Williams County Planning Committee –
at the February 19 Edgerton Village In her report to council, Village Ad- used the example of giving a quote of (Bowsher); Edgerton Planning Commit-
Council Meeting. ministrator Dawn Fitzcharles informed $10,000 for a flooring job and then af- tee – (Larry Well, Greg Jennings, Bowsh-
council that the village wells were test- ter it is done, giving the customer an- er, Brian Gaskill and Karnes); Edgerton
By: Rebecca Miller ed and Well #2 needs to have the pump other bill for $2500. He also said that it Development – (Bowsher and Blue); Citi-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER pulled out and the walls inspected and doesn’t seem right and that something zen’s Advisory Committee – (Jennings,
A heated discussion rounded up cleaned, which will cost around $17,000. needs to be done so that this never hap- Dan Griffin and Blue); Edgerton Park
the regular meeting at February 19, Gym heaters have been installed. The pens again. Board – (Camie Hicks, Robert Siebena-
2018 Edgerton Village Council, but be- purchase order for a back up lift pump ler and Cindy Kurtz); Records Commis-
fore that, a number of resolutions were for the sewer, costing $7,000, has been Fitzcharles told council that some sion – (Mayor, Chair; Clerk/Treasurer,
passed, some involving the suspension initiated. Perry and Associates will be large customers do use a “smart me- secretary; Village Solicitor Charles But-
of rules. Council voted to approve Res- on sight to audit on March 15 and 16. ter” which reads every 15 minutes. She ler and Citizen Tom Flegal); Community
olution #2018-002 to apply for nature This will be the last audit by them before continued that if this were done by all, Reinvestment Area Housing Council
works funding through the Ohio Depart- contract ends. Fitzcharles asked council it would probably ensure this not hap- – (Village Administrator, Housing Offi-
ment of Natural Resources, Ordinance members to please let her know of any pening again. Council members Perry cer/Administrator; Denise Knecht, Fis-
#2012 to approve current replacement possible community projects that need and Wallace agreed that the money does cal Officer; Christian Elden, Chamber of
pages to the Edgerton Codified Ordi- to be done as several groups have ap- need to be collected or it might set a Commerce; Brad Fritch, Village Zoning
nances and Ordinance #1013 autho- proached her about participating this bad precedent should this ever happen Inspector Alt.; Mayor Lance Bowsher;
rizing the Village Administrator, Dawn summer. again. Bowsher assured them that the Superintendent Kermit Riehle and Busi-
Fitzcharles, to enter into a contract for village is working with the school to pay ness Professional Sandra Thiel); Tree
the purchase of a utility truck. Some At the point in the meeting when each the bill, giving them 10 months to do so. Commission – (Can Griffin, Duane Suffel
discussion surrounded the sale of the council member is given the opportuni- and Al Perez (all from 2017)); Revolving
old truck and council approved the au- ty to speak, Robert Day pointed out his Day expressed his concern that there Loan Fund Board – (Mayor, chairman;
thorization of Fitzcharles to research the concerns about an issue which he said are times when “council doesn’t know Village Fiscal Officer, secretary; presi-
should have been brought to the council what is going on” and Perry suggested dent pro team, Village Administrator,
members’ knowledge. He had heard from that council consider changing the rules Edgerton Development Corp, Chamber
a School Board Member that the school and regulations so that in the future of Commerce, Loan Officer - Hicksville
is being charged $11,000 for electricity, they would know about “bigger” issues Bank); Safety Policy Committee – (Mayor,
which is owed to the village, but which is sooner. Day finished the discussion by President pro tem, Village Administra-
due to a malfunctioning meter that was saying, “It’s just that the timing is off. tor, Waste water/water superintendent,
not found for ten months. He voiced his The info is good. It just should have been electric superintendent, street superin-
frustration that “the issue was found in sooner.” tendent; Fire Chief Scott Blue and Police
December and council members are just Chief Dan Griffin); Downtown Improve-
finding out about it in mid-February.” Committees for 2018 were also an- ment Committee – (Mayor, Edgerton
nounced during the meeting: Public Retail Committee member, Chamber of
Mayor Bowsher told council that Safety – (Robert Day, Chuck Wallace and Commerce member, Council member
there was no intentional withholding Roger Muehlfeld); Public Service – (Wal- and Village Administrator).
of information. “We were just doing our lace, Muehlfeld and Jacqueline Perry);
due diligence of finding out what had Finance – (Perry, Jason Gruver and Dean Council went into Executive Session
happened and what the facts are before Thiel); Rules – (Thiel, Day and Gruver); at 7:50 to discuss compensation of a
we presented it to the council,” Bowsher Wage and Compensation – (Perry, Wal- public employee. No action was taken.
said. Village Administrator, Fitzcharles, lace and Day); Maple Grove Cemetery
explained that somehow the reading of Board – (Thiel); Firemen’s Dependen- Rebecca can be reached at
a meter had gotten missed because it cy Board – (Denise Knecht, Secretary; [email protected]
was not registering correctly. The AMP Mayor Lance Bowsher, Chair; Mike Krill,
consultant caught it and alerted the Scott Blue and Chad Schlie); Board of

Looking Back At What
We Read Years Ago

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

WEST UNITY STRYKER ADVANCE $15,000 in Community devel- Frank Fayer resigned as Fire party over Friday night in ob-
REPORTER ESTABLISHED 1884 opment Block Grant funds for Chief and Elzie Gearhart was servance of her 14th birthday.
ESTABLISHED 1878 construction of water and sewer nominated for the position. Guests were Barbara Ricketts,
110 YEARS AGO lines to their new Kamco Indus- Becky Slagel, Connie Hake.
120 YEARS AGO February 1908 tries plant. Russell Kuckuck, Cecil Long, Connie Moomaw. Cheryl Moore,
February 1898 Mrs. William Mills died Mon- Lowell Stromm and Ora Karns Anita Stickney and Marsha
J. H. Smith moved yesterday day afternoon. EDON left Thursday for a vacation trip Robinson.
into his new home. Ralph A Parker of Sherwood COMMERCIAL to Florida.
Grindle and Neil shipped five and Miss Ester M. Lipp of Defi- Mrs. Rolene Bordner spent
cars of oars and lumber over the ance, were married by Rev. W.W. 70 YEARS AGO A/2c Lamar Kine who has the weekend in Chicago and
C.J. and M. Railroad in the past Throop on Feb. 28. February 1948 been stationed at Carswell Air attended the wedding of Miss
two months. Max Knapp made his pick of Base in Texas will spend 30 Linda Kies and Thomas Shotke.
Married February, W. B. Pers- 100 YEARS AGO stand-out players in the Class days with his parents Mr. & Mrs. Mrs. Tom Fisher and Mr. & Mrs.
ing and Miss Anna Prickett. February 1918 B Tournament that concluded Ralph Kline before he leaves for James Kiess also attended the
Gus Christman, one of the Saturday night. His Edon choic- a tour of duty in Japan. wedding.
110 YEARS AGO proprietors of the flouring mill at es were Bert Bruell, Paul Honk
February 1908 Bryan, died Saturday. He and his and Karl Mourhan. 50 YEARS AGO 20 YEARS AGO
The following teachers have brother Philip built and owned Mrs. Donald Light gave a February 1968 February 1998
been engaged for the coming year the Christman Hotel. birthday dinner Sunday in Neil Kohl, a senior at Edon, High school band and choral
for Brady Township schools: Miss honor of her husband adn chil- was selected and crowned FHA members receive high honors.
Olive Beatty, Miss Orra Dolph, 90 YEARS AGO dren Shirlie and Bobbie whose King. Runner up was Richard Justin Best, a junior, was
Miss Lizzie Hager, Miss Gertrude February 1928 birthdays are all in February. Smith, also a senior. Also hon- justly pleased Friday night af-
Mallory, Miss Minnie Steyer, and Joseph Caroll, daughter Mary, Attending were Mr. & Mrs. D.V. ored were 3 outstanding boys ter he scored his sixth point of
Mr. Earl Boothman. and son Dewey were injured in Light, Mrs. Nina Light and Lou- from other classes. Fred Dick, the night, putting him over the
an automobile accident. ise, Ilah Austin and Elmer Lees. Junior Class, Bob Hay, sopho- 1,000 mark.
100 YEARS AGO more class and Rick Hake, Students in the Edon FHA
February 1918 80 YEARS AGO 60 YEARS AGO freshman class. and Family and Consumer Sci-
Married Thursday at the January 1938 February 1958 Miss Cheryl Land Brandt and ence classes held their annual
home of the bride’s parents, Mr. A force of men have been busy Two dens of the Cub Scouts Gary Weldon Long were united Senior Citizens brunch recent-
and Mrs. George F. Kaiser, their the first of the week trucking were entertained Friday after- in marriage Saturday evening, ly.
eldest daughter, Edna S., to Mr. away an accumulation of snow noon with a sledding party with Feb. 10. Mrs. Cahrles Sidle was EMS personnel through the
and Mrs. Lewis M. Allison. from the streets in our business Lee Fisher, Mrs. Elsie Maihan, matron of honor and best man county were angered and up-
se tion. Mrs. Kenneth Keller, Mrs. Mar- was Michael Slagle. set by a recent decision that all
90 YEARS AGO vin Rockey and Mrs. James funds donated or raised by De-
February 1928 70 YEARS AGO Fisher. Den members served re- 40 YEARS AGO cember the local EMS organiza-
At R. G. Scott’s sale last week February 1948 freshments. February 1978 tion must be placed in a single,
the top notch price paid for a cow Ralph Simmons was elected Mrs. Ivan Kimpel entertained common account.
was $305 and $80 for a calf. president of the Community In- friends of Marcella to slumber
stitute.
70 YEARS AGO Born to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Historical Photo - Downtown Stryker, Ohio
February 1948 Peugeot, a daughter, on Feb. 22.
Carl Mitchell of Carey, Ohio, A dinner was held at the home STRYKER ... B. F. Pessefall’s Livery & Feed, (torn down in mid-1940’s) which was lo-
has been awarded the contract of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Chappius cated on S. Defiance St., Stryker.
for the construction of the West Sunday honoring their 54th wed-
Unity waterworks system. His ding anniversary of their parents,
bid was for $56,899.80. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cha
pius.
60 YEARS AGO
February 1958 THE ADVANCE
Walter T. Gardner, 72 state REPORTER
representative from Williams 1976 MERGE
County and co-owner of a hard-
ware business in Bryan, died last (FORMALLY STRYKER
Wednesday in Parkview Hospital ADVANCE
in Ft. Wayne. Mr. Gardner has
been taken to the hospital four & WEST UNITY REPORTER)
days before with recurring nose
bleeds. 40 YEARS AGO
February 1978
50 YEARS AGO The Stryker Panther boys’
February 1968 basketball team defeated the
Miss Nedra Pike was an hon- Hilltop Cadets, 58-53, in second
ored guest at a banquet at the Hol- annual tourney action. The Pan-
iday Inn in Defiance last Wednes- thers will advance to the district
day, which was sponsored by the tournament at Napoleon.
Maumee Valley Society of Profes-
sional Engineers and Surveyors. 30 YEARS AGO
She attained a 99.5 percentile February 1988
in the Maumee Valley Math Test Linda and Ken Esterline an-
which was held at Defiance Col- nounced the engagement and
lege, Jan. 27. She was accompa- fourthcoming marriage of their
nied by Miss Rene Stimpfle and daughter, Teresa Lynn, to Jerry
the math teacher, Mr. Ken Miller. Lee Partee, son of Pat and Larry
Partee.
West Unity was awarded

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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “REASONS FOR JOY” BY: REX STUMP - “NEVER GIVE UP!”

Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye Joy comes from realizing that what Paul says in Colossians 3:23, that
of the Storm, tells the story of Chip- you’re dealing with is not an accident. whatever you do, do it with all your
pie the parakeet. One second Chippie With God, nothing is accidental. Joy re- heart for God and not for man. In
was peacefully perched in his cage. The sults from realizing that every problem other words, GIVE IT YOUR ALL!
next he was sucked in, washed up, and has a purpose. God is not doing some- You may not finish with a gold medal
blown over. The problems began when thing to you; he’s doing something inyou around your neck, but you can still
Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chip- so that he can do something through give a gold medal effort! And you can
pie’s cage with a vacuum cleaner. She you. Unfortunately, often the only way shine like gold!
removed the attachment from the end God can accomplish that is through the
of the hose and stuck it in the cage. The trials we have to go through. Jesus said in Matthew 5:16, “In
phone rang, and she turned to pick it the same way, let your good deeds
up. She’d barely said “hello” when “sss- shine out for all to see, so that ev-
sopp!” Chippie got sucked in. Notice James tells us to consider eryone will praise your heavenly Fa-
it pure joy. That means it’s a choice
The bird owner gasped, put down you and I have. We can get angry or ther.”
the phone, turned off the vacuum, and depressed or resentful OR we can be If you have recently tripped up in
opened the bag. There was Chippie -- joyful. In the next verse, James gives life, or feel like it’s been a bad start to
still alive, but stunned. Since the bird the reason we can be joyful in difficult the year, GET UP, and NEVER GIVE
was covered with dust and soot, she times: “because you know that the test- UP!
grabbed him and raced to the bathroom, ing of your faith produces perseverance.
turned on the faucet, and held Chippie Let perseverance finish its work so that For more encouragement read Ro-
under the running water. Then, realiz- mans 12:11-12 and I Timothy 6:11-
ing that Chippie was soaked and shiv- you may be mature and complete, not 13.
ering, she did what any compassionate lacking anything” (James 1.3).
bird owner would do . . . she reached for James says the reason we should
the hair dryer and blasted the pet with
hot air. Poor Chippie never knew what consider bad things happening to us
hit him.
Christian Motorcyclistswith joy is because we know certain
A few days after the trauma, the re-
porter who’d initially written about the things. There are reasons for joy, but
event contacted Chippie’s owner to see
how the bird was recovering. “Well,” Association Participatingit’s easy to lose sight of them when bad
she replied, “Chippie doesn’t sing much
anymore -- he just sits and stares.” It’s things are happening. We are so fo-
hard not to see why. Sucked in, washed
up, and blown over. It’s enough to steal In National Day Of Prayercused on the pain and the heartache
the song from the stoutest heart. Some
of you reading this know exactly how and the questions that we forget to look
Chippie felt. You’re there. You’re going for the ways that God is at work even
through really difficult things right now. while the problems linger and don’t go
Incredibly hard things to deal with. away. It’s not fun, but there are reasons
for joy in the midst of trial.
Others of you have waited for a long,
long time and prayed over and over for a Notice James explains that these tri-
resolution to your problems and still lit- als are tests of our faith. Tests are rare-
tle has changed. You’re facing the same The 2018 Winter Olympics started
challenges and problems with no light with some brutal cold
at the end of the tunnel. You’re getting and windy weather. And
weary. You don’t know what to do. You on the opening week-
don’t know where to go. You’re asking, end, a pack of medal
“Why, God? Where are you? Why did hungry Olympians be-
you let this happen? Why haven’t you gan their 30-kilometre
taken it away?” cross-country race with
the wind swirling at the Christian Motorcyclist Association will be hosting a
It’s at times like these that the words start of the race. National Day of “Prayer” event on the Bryan Court-
of the Bible in James sound crazy to Norway’s Simen Heg- house Square by the gazebo on March 4 at 3:00 p.m.
us. “Consider it pure joy, my brothers stad Kruger was a favor- Everyone is welcome to attend this weather you are
and sisters, whenever you face trials of ite to medal, but he lost a biker or not. If you are a member of a club or chapter
many kinds” (James 1.2). “Joy?” you his balance at the very please where your colors.
think. “Are you nuts? I’m just trying to ly fun, but they are necessary. When start, with one of his ski
survive. I want these trials to end. I’m we go through trials, God forces us to poles snapping. After
praying and praying, but God doesn’t Christian Motorcyclists Associationanswer some tough questions:
seem to care. And you say that I’m to falling and breaking a
consider it pure joy? That’s crazy!” But ski pole, he picked him-
joy is not the same thing as happiness. • Do you trust me?
• Do you believe I’m going to accom- self up off the ground
Happiness is the result of things go- plish what is best for you? and began what would 3rd Saturday
ing our way. We have a good marriage, • Do you believe I have a purpose I’m be considered an im-
a good job. We get a promotion. We have of the Month - 9 AMworking out in this?
no financial worries. Our kids get A’s possible task of catch-
on their report card. We enjoyed a great • Do you believe that you won’t have ing gold! Kruger had
night out with friends. And that makes to go through this alone because I’ll to fight his way back at Carol Ann’s Cafe
us happy. Joy, on the other hand, has stand beside you all through the fire?
nothing to do with circumstances. Joy James also tells us that the goal of into the pack in grueling in Archbold www.cmausa.org
is the result of getting God’s perspective these tests of our faith is perseverance conditions! All are Welcome.
on the bad things that are happening that results is maturity. What he’s say-
to us. ing is that when you and I stand up un- Despite his poor
der these trials we become mature in start, Kruger worked
our faith. You know those trials in your immensely hard, caught
life? Every problem has a purpose, and up with the pack, and
that purpose is to make you like Jesus. worked his way back
There is no situation you cannot grow into the lead group. As
from if you’ll just trust God and if you’ll he passed the three-
learn to respond to them in the right quarter distance, he was
way. well in contention along
with a number of big
Whether you’re in the middle of a names. Kruger eventu-
great trial right now or you’re in-be- ally pulled away in the
tween the past one and the next one, final stages, winning in
here is what you need to remember: a time of one hour, 16
God is at work! And that is a reason minutes and 20 sec-
for joy. These things are not happen- onds. He was eight sec-
ing to you because God is mad at you onds ahead of the sec-
or because he doesn’t care about you ond-place finisher. That
or because he is deaf to your prayers was an incredible finish!
or because he is paying you back from When the odds look
some sin in your past. God is at work to impossible, when the
do something in you so that he can do start of your competi-
something through you. tion is rough, when no
Here are a few things you need to one will blame you for
focus on that are reasons for joy: God not winning - what do
is preparing you for some you do? There is no
great thing. He is deepen- pressure on you now.
ing your personal expe- You are not expected to
rience with him, taking win. Do you coast out?
your relationship from a Do you give yourself an
stale knowledge of who excuse for not winning?
he is to a deeply person- OR will you choose to
al experiential relation- not be like everyone
ship. He is growing your else?
faith. He is shaping you
into the character of Je- Will you show those
sus. He is solidifying your watching the kind of
trust in him. Reasons for person you are, regard-
joy indeed no matter how less of your record, your
painful the trial you’re go- skill or your opponent’s
ing through. edge over you?

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Stoplight Request Denied By Wauseon City Council Wauseon & Archbold High School
with Bowser-Morner, Concert Bands Upcoming Performances
Inc., TTL Associates Inc.,
and Jones and Henry En-
gineers Ltd., all of Toledo,
and DGL Consulting En-
gineers of Maumee for en-
gineering services.
● The suspension of
three readings and emer-
gency passage of a reso-
PHOTO BY CORY JOHNSON, STAFF lution authorizing the PREVIEW PERFORMANCES ... On March 5, 2018, the Wauseon High School Con-
mayor to enter into an cert Band will be presenting an OMEA Pre-Concert with the Archbold High School
NEW PATROL OFFICER ... Madelyn Griffin is sworn in agreement with Arcadis Concert Band. The event will take place at the Wauseon High School Auditorium
Design and Consultancy at 7pm. Both Concert Bands will be performing their OMEA Large Group Contest
of Toledo for engineering programs prior to their weekend competition. Come out and enjoy some great mu-
services. sic and the fantastic musicians from these schools. Wauseon High School Concert
Band will be performing for their OMEA Large Group Contest at Sylvania South-
● The third reading view on Friday March 9th, at 8:30 pm. All are welcome to attend the OMEA Contest.
of an ordinance amend-
as a patrol officer for the Wauseon Police Department. ing Section 147.05 of the
She previously served as a part-time office for the Fay- city’s codified ordinances. 2018 Spa Days At
ette Police Department.
● The appointment of
Patrick Griggs to a six
year term on the city’s FCCC Cosmetology Salon
By: Cory Johnson tect quality. They come Planning Commission.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER into the city to look at dif- The Four County Career Center Cos- During their visit, patrons will enjoy a
ferent aspects of the fire The next meeting of metology Salon will be hosting “2018 therapy facial, spa pedicure with warm
No changes will be department and also dif- the Wauseon City Council Spa Days” March 20-22. Patrons are wax treatment, OPI manicure with warm
coming to State Route ferent aspects of the wa- will be held on Monday, invited to indulge themselves and enjoy wax treatment, and Paul Mitchell wash
108 and County Road D ter department and water March 5th in Council the day with complete make-overs along house experience and style. Call 1-800-
just south of Wauseon’s delivery not for only our Chamber at the Wauseon with coffee and sweets in the morning 589-3334, Ext. 2234 for more informa-
city limits even after a area of the city, but for Municipal Building be- and a healthy lunch prepared by the tion and to make reservations for a day
resident suggested to the all areas we serve,” he ex- ginning at 5:00 pm. Chef Training and Culinary Arts Man- of relaxation. Deadline for registrations
Safety and Code Commit- plained. agement students at the Career Center. is March 9.
tee that action be taken Cory Johnson
to place a traffic light at Sluder also said that can be reached at
the intersection. he is working on new au- [email protected]
tomatic aid agreements
In the committee’s re- with Napoleon and Rid- “THE VILLAGE REPORTER”
port to the city council in geville to better address
their February 19th meet- emergencies and coop- SERVING WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTIES AND BEYOND
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not be appropriate. in of Madelyn Griffin as $8 FOR 1-20 WORDS, $10 FOR 20-40 WORDS; +$2 FOR EACH 20-WORD BLOCK
a patrol officer for the po-
“The traffic would have lice department. Griffin’s Help Wanted Help Wanted
to almost be double to put is the third departmental
a light there. We believe hiring in recent months Senior Center Archbold/Fayette Site Manager HELP WANTED - WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY AREA
the project would be a lot putting the department WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED: Looking for
bigger than just putting at full strength after the Part-time position. Expected starting pay is $13.00 per hour a second job? Wanting to keep busy during retirement?
a light there. We’d have replacement of a detective Wanting to get your foot “into the door” to start a jour-
to widen the road, put a in coming weeks, accord- Work schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. nalism and/or photography career? The Village Reporter
turn lane … at this time ing to Police Chief Keith Monday and Friday at Archbold is expanding its team! Workable writing and/or photog-
we decided that it wasn’t Torbet. raphy experience a plus. Most community and school
warranted for a light and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Fayette coverage events we are looking for assistance with cov-
no action was taken,” Sti- Torbet also reported erage takes place during evening hours (a couple of as-
riz said. that the department do- JOB RESPONSIBILITIES signments per week to start). Pay based off performance.
nated decommissioned Under the direction of the Center Director, the successful can- Please send letter of interest (email) and resume to pub-
In other committee re- bikes and police gear to didate is expected to supervise and organize the operation of the [email protected].
ports, Councilman Har- the law enforcement pro- sites, maintain supplies and equipment, ensure safety and sanita- HELP WANTED - “The Village Reporter” is seeking help in the
old Stickley reported that gram at Four County Ca- tion, maintain policy guidelines, assist with meetings, and submit area of newspaper processing at our Montpelier Office. Du-
Jennifer Janney, a rep- reer Center. “They were monthly reports ties to include placing newspaper sections together, adding
resentative of Harmon real interested in starting Must have the ability to lift and carry sixty pounds, have a valid insert flyers, labeling papers for the Post Office, along with
Sign, was in attendance up a bike patrol unit and operator’s license with a good driving record. Must possess good delivery to area stores and post. Candidates should have a
at the latest Building this is just another way communication skills. A high school diploma or equivalent is re- good driving record. Wednesday mornings / 4-6 hours per
and Grounds Committee for us to give back to the quired. week. Email resumes to [email protected].
meeting. The committee kids,” he added.
is exploring options to METHOD OF APPLICATION AND DEADLINE Real Estate & Auction
purchase an electronic Public Service Director All interested applicants should visit www.fultoncountyoh.com for
sign for the city munici- Dennis Richardson also more information. Submit applications to the Fulton County Senior Open House
pal building. Janney is told council members Center; 240 Clinton St.; Wauseon, OH 43567. Applications and
preparing estimates for that he recently met with resumes will be accepted and reviewed until March 9, 2018. 305 S. Third St., Pioneer
three different proposed the Civil Service Commis-
locations of the sign along sion to prepare tests to be EEO/ADA Employer Saturday, March 3rd 10am-12pm
Clinton and Elm Streets. given to applicants for an
operator trainee position Real Estate & Auction
In department head at the city’s water treat-
reports, Chief Rick Slud- ment plant.
er told council members
that the fire department In new business, coun-
would soon be evaluated cil members approved:
by the Insurance Services
Office. “ISO is the com- ● The first readings
pany that sets the insur- of resolutions to autho-
ance rating for fire pro- rize Mayor Kathy Huner
to enter into agreements

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LOOKING TO BUY 40 TO 80 ACRES OF HELP WANTED - SEXTON-The Pleasant View Union Cem- HELP WANTED - Diesel Mechanic needed in Fayette OH
etery, Fayette, is accepting Applications for a part time po- Pay Excellent Pay call 419-237-2684 between 8am-4pm.
HUNTING LAND sition of Sexton. This position has varied hours depending
on the season & is on call for burials.Applications may be PART-TIME MANAGER NEEDED
Ethical and honest person. picked up at the Village Office from 9-5. Deadline to apply
Please call Greg at 419-704-3663 is March 9, 2018. Applications should be mailed to PVUC at two separate apartment communities
Attn: Marcia Franks, P.O. Box 31, Fayette, OH 43521 or in West Unity, OH for 24 hours a week.
For Rent Help Wanted dropped off at the Village Office. Interested applicants may
email [email protected] for a job description. Prior office experience helpful. Must be organized,
Clay Meadows APPLY HELP WANTED - Two janitors needed. Position in Fay- dependable and a multi-tasker. Must be able to
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Archbold is Tuesday & Thursday from 5-10 pm and week until 6 p.m.
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4948. Send resume to: West Unity/Shire Crest Acres
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water, sewer, and patients in their homes or places Temporary openings on 2nd and 3rd shift.
trash included. of residence. Skilled nursing
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central air and and palliative care. Flexible, full
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now! If you’re ready for a position membership during active employment.
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• We are an equal opportunity
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qualified candidates are encouraged to apply including minorities,
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FOR SALE - Dietsch Fur- (419) 633-7590
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set pricing starting at: twin Place Your Classified Spangler Candy Company, a world class candy manufacturer Applicants must have the ability to lift 75 lbs consistently, basic
$199. Advertisement Today! is currently seeking a position (s) to fill a full time opening(s).
tool knowledge, and the ability to follow instructions. Willing to work
www.thevillagereporter.com Competitive pay and bonus program. Benefit package includes
medical, Rx, dental, vision, accident and life coverage, paid overtime and weekends is necessary. We offer great medical, den-
Help Wanted vacation and holidays, retirement program, company provid-
ed YMCA membership and tuition reimbursement. Company Pr s Op rat r Ntal, vision, 401k, vacation & attendance bonuses
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ry health care health and wellness services at no cost for Span- OPPORTUNfITI7E5S lFOR RAPID GROWTH TO $15/HR +
Customer Service Representative / Inside Sales - gler employees and their family members conveniently located
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inquiries and resolving issues with products and services. They work http://spanglercandy.balancetrak.com knowledge of all phases of tWhe injecftfion molddinigcprocess. Struc-
closely with Regional Sales Managers to provide valued engineered tural foamdexpetrielnce preferred0b1ut no)t reaquired. Should have a
solutions, quotes, and bid packages directly to the customer. They Spangler Candy Company is and equal opportunity employer and all working knowlednge of PLeC’sdand Conbtronls Cseandidate must have
communicate pricing, product information, product availability, engi- qualified candidates are encouraged to apply including minorities, ability to troublesShoot an elecWtrical pan$el a1nd components; Experi-
neered solutions and options to independent dealers. The customer women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. ence in hydPralulicsO/trofufblSe shiofotiDng; Problem siolvler; Decision
service representatives respond to issues and concerns regarding
product, service and delivery with independent dealers while working JOB SETTERS, MAINTENANCE maker; GoodOcompmunrictautiontsikillss;fAbrleRto muiltdi task; Organiza-
with internal departments to identify solutions, options and resolution TECHNICIANS AND OPERATORS tional skills; SafeGty orientehd. Mus$t1be/wHillinrg to work any shift and
to dealers’ concerns.
Asome weleikends. Shift premiums al pplicta1bl8e.
Supply Chain StartingyWeaagres$o1f5+a/HgReboarseod donerexperience
All applicants muAst be lat leWast 18inyears of age or older.
Buyer - Reports to the Sourcing Manager
The primary function of this position is to perform the necessary du- Rassini Chassis Systems in the Industrial Park in Montpelier, Ohio Apply Within:
ties and activities involved in procuring goods and services from sup- is looking to fill the following positions: Triple Diamond Plastics
pliers at the optimum balance of price, quality and service to satisfy Office Hours from 8 am to 4 pm
business requirements. The role will work on implementing purchas- • JOB SETTERS • 405 N. Pleasantview Dr. • Liberty Center, OH 43532
ing strategies, price negotiation, and administration of purchasing
contracts. Analyzes production schedule and inventory levels to de- Starting Wage $17.50/hr. Legals
termine category needs, processing daily procurement requirements After 60 days $18.50/hr. Additional increases schedule at
into purchase orders. Secures targeted levels of inventory, cost, qual- 6 months,1 year and 2 years with the ability to make up to Legal - On February 12, 2018, the Council of the Village of
ity and delivery precision to support full execution of planned produc- Pioneer, Ohio passed the following legislation:
tion schedules. Minimizes working capital requirements while ensur- $20.75 within the first 2 years of employment. Ordinance No. 02-2018: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AP-
ing no out of stock issues on items. PLUS monthly perfect attendance bonus $1 for every hour worked PROPRIATIONS FOR 2018 AND DECLARING AN EMER-
GENCY. This Ordinance modifies appropriations within the
email resume to [email protected] We prefer candidates that have at least 2 years of manufacturing experi- General Fund during the fiscal year 2018 and declares an
or apply online at https://www.haasdoor.com ence, strong mechanical background with the ability to set machinery up emergency. All provisions of this Ordinance go into full force
for production. Must be Safety conscious, along with having strong analyti- and effect immediately.
(419) 330-2829 • haasdoor.com cal trouble–shooting and problem solving skills.
320 Sycamore, Wauseon, OH Resolution No. 100-2018: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZ-
• MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS • ING THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO APPLY FOR, AC-
Defiance Metal Products is a leading supplier of metal parts & CEPT AND ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
assemblies for companies such as PACCAR, Navistar, Cater- Starting Wage $19.50/hr. FOR CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
pillar, John Deere, JLG lifts and many more valued customers. After 60 days $20.50/hr. Additional increases schedule at 6 months, OF VARIOUS STREET, WATER, STORM WATER AND
WASTEWATER PROJECTS BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF
We are currently hiring for: 1 year and 2 years with the ability to make up to $23.50 within PIONEER, WILLIAMS COUNTY, OHIO AND THE OHIO WA-
• Tool and Die the first 2 years of employment. TER DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND DECLARING AN
• Mig Welders EMERGENCY. The purpose of this Resolution is to autho-
• Machine Operators PLUS monthly perfect attendance bonus $1 for every hour worked rize the Village Administrator to apply for and execute a co-
• Brake Press Operators operative agreement with OWDA to finance certain public
• Robot Operators • Must be able to install, maintain and repair machinery as needed improvement projects and declares an emergency. All pro-
• Shipping (packing & driving forklift) • Must be able to fabricate/weld visions of this Resolution shall go into full force and effect
• Forklift Drivers immediately.
• Diesetters • Required to troubleshoot, install and repair electrical,
• Laser Operators hydraulic and mechanical devices, including PLC’s Resolution No. 101-2018: A RESOLUTION TO AUTHO-
RIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE POTENTIAL
Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a HS Diploma or • Complete preventative maintenance for all equipment SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND DECLARING AN EMER-
GED, and be able to pass pre-employment testing. GENCY. This Resolution authorizes the Village Administra-
• OPERATORS • tor and Fiscal Officer to advertise for bids for the sale of real
Applications may be completed at 21 Seneca Street estate and declares an emergency. All provisions of this Res-
or the North 66 Plant (8am – 3pm) Starting Wage $12.50/hr. olution shall go into full force and effect immediately.
or PLUS monthly perfect attendance bonus $1 for every hour worked
The complete text of the above legislation can be obtained
Email resumes to: [email protected] All positions offer benefits including: or viewed at the office of the Village Fiscal Officer at 409
Medical/Dental/Life/Vision and Disability Insurance Offered South State Street, Pioneer, Ohio 43554. This summary was
DMP is an Equal Opportunity Employer prepared or reviewed and approved by Thomas A. Thomp-
Generous Annual 401k Employer Contribution son, Village Solicitor for the Village of Pioneer, Ohio.
Paid vacation available in your 1st year

Call 419-485-1524, send resumes to
[email protected]

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Custom Injection Molding Since 1949

IS HIRING:

PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING SHIPPING & RECEIVING
MACHINE OPERATORS
We have an opening for a Shipping & Receiving. The
FULL TIME candidate must have the ability to be trained and/or
OPERATORS NEEDED work 1st shift. Regular and prompt attendance, along
with some overtime, is a requirement of the job.
2nd AND 3rd SHIFT
List of Responsibilities:
Experience not necessary -- • Counts, weighs, and identifies items in receiving and/
dependability and attentiveness are.
or shipping department.
Please apply in person or send resume to: • Checks items against vendors’ invoices, bills of lading,
PLAS-TEC CORP
and customers’ orders.
601 W Indiana St • Edon, OH 43518 • Records data: date, quantity, and source of destination
[email protected]
of goods received or shipped.
MOLD SETTER • Assembles orders and/or stores received items
• Must keep accurate records.
ISO certified injection molding company • Detects and reports to supervisor damaged or defective
is looking for
items as well as any discrepancies in quantity or weight.
Experienced Full Time MOLD SETTER • Must be certified as fork lift operator.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products helpful.
Must have work experience within the mold setter • Comply with any reasonable request
classification and good mechanical skills.
Qualified candidates should send resume to:
Qualifications: PLAS-TEC CORP
• Set molds in injection molding machines
• Prepare machine for installation of new molds Attn: Allison Seaman
• Install clamping designed molds 601 W. Indiana Street • Edon, OH 43518
• Align and adjust molds to obtain relationship
• Programming of robots [email protected]
• Operate and adjust machines until parts
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
produced conform to specifications
• Adjust setups during operation to maintain ISO certified injection molding company
has an opening for
accurate production
2nd OR 3rd SHIFT SUPERVISOR
The applicant must be willing to work and be
trained on any shift. The successful appli- The successful applicant will be a highly motivated, team-
cant will be highly motivated, team-oriented oriented individual capble of working in a fast-paced
individuals capable of working in a fast-paced work environment. The applicant must be willing to work
work environment. and be trained on any shift. We offer competitive wages and
excellent benefits including health, dental, life and disabil-
Qualified candidates should send resume ity insurance, paid holidays plus birthday and paid vacation.
with salary requirements to:
• MUST have strong processing skills in injection molding
PLAS-TEC CORP • Strong troubleshooting skills
Attn: Allison Seaman • Leadership and organizational skills
601 W. Indiana Street • Edon, OH 43518 • Good communication skills and a team player
[email protected] • Robot programming helpful
• Successful track record
• Must be willing to work any shift

Qualified candidates should send resume
with salary requirements to:
PLAS-TEC CORP
Attn: Allison Seaman

601 W. Indiana Street • Edon, OH 43518
[email protected]

PLAS-TEC CORP offers:

• Clean Work Environment • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Life and

• Weekly Attendance Incentive Disability Insurance after 90 days

• Paid Birthday & Holidays after 60 days • Paid Vacation and 401k after 1 year

We are a Drug-Free Workplace

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S SReporter
PORT

WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Bryan, Wauseon Swim & Dive Teams Wauseon Indians Take Home
Have Solid Performances At State Meet Division II Wrestling Sectional Title

By: Nate Calvin For the girls, Bryan sophomore Taylor By: Mike Reeves at 182. The second-place finishers were
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Peters finished 12th with 363.90 points With a tradition of winning, Wauseon Mauricio Barajas at 138, Aaron Harris
while fellow sophomore Kennedy Nation added a sectional championship trophy at 195, and Sammy Sosa at 220. Da-
The Bryan Golden Bears and of Wauseon placed 16th with 335.45 to the case with a 311.0 point score to mon Molina was fourth at 106lbs. Rit-
Wauseon Indians swimming and diving points to earn them both All-Ohio rec- runner up Napoleon at 169.0. It start- ter, Ramirez, Torres and Davis all went
teams made the trip across the state ognition. ed in the first round and never let up. unscored upon throughout the whole
last week to compete in the state meet at Heavyweight Alex Sosa wrestled coura- tournament never giving up an offen-
the C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton. For the swimming, the prelims were geously breaking his ankle in the first sive point.
The competition began on Wednesday, held on Thursday with finals swam round of the first match and continuing
February 21st with Division II boys and on Friday night with both Bryan and to compete until he was knocked out Coach Ritter stated he was proud of
girls diving. On the boys’ side, senior Wauseon being represented. Wauseon of the tournament in the second round the effort and that they are peaking at
Tony Schweinhagen of Wauseon took had two swimmers reach the podium of consolation after he defaulted in the the right time of year. All the hard work
home a fourth-place finish with a total as Austin Schuette finished sixth in the first round due to injury time and then all year builds to this time of year, he
of 399.50 points to earn All-Ohio honors 500 Freestyle in a time of 4:42.53 while pinned his next opponent only to fall was extremely happy with the results
to conclude his outstanding high school Sydney Darnell was seventh in the 100 7-2 to Napoleon Hernandez in the third but stated that Alex Sosa at heavy-
career. Butterfly with a time of 57.63. Darnell round of consolation. weight was a big loss. “We were shoot-
The entire team scored points for the ing for all 14 qualifiers and sadly his
CONTINUED ON PAGE 33 Indians, as they had nine champions, injury ended his season he had a great
three runners-up and one 4th place fin- career for us”, the Indians head coach
isher. Taking home first place for the said. The Indians now head to Norwalk
Indians was Gavin Ritter (113), Alex High School on Friday and Saturday
Slattman (120), Nolan Ray (126), Hunt- for district matches with an opportu-
er Yackee (132), Gage Grunden (145), nity to qualify for the state in Colum-
Sandro Ramirez (152), Xavier Torres bus. Good luck to all the wrestlers and
(160), Trent Davis (170), and Drew Krall all the Wauseon teams competing this
weekend.

Swanton's Bloom To Play Baseball
For Siena Heights University

By: Bill O’ Connell ly every year,” said Swanton baseball ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ON PAGE 35
THE VILLAGE REPORTER coach Tim McCarthy. “It just goes to
show if you want something and work
Swanton Bulldog Zachary Bloom has hard for it you can do it.”
signed a letter of intent to continue his
education and baseball career at Siena While at Siena Heights, Zach plans to
Heights University in Adrian, Michigan. major in accounting, a discipline he has
As a member of the Saints baseball team already shown to be very proficient at.
Zach will be playing for veteran coach He recently placed high enough in the
John Kolasinski who has 30 years of Business Professionals of America Re-
head coaching experience at the college gional Accounting Competition to move
level. on to the State competition in Columbus
in March.
“Zach has played a lot of ball the last
four years and he has improved steadi- Bill can be reached at
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GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL it was all Liberty Center after that as
BASKETBALL the Lady Tigers defeated Montpelier
in a Division III Sectional semifinal at
Sectional Semifinals: Bluffton High School. Liberty Center
outscored Montpelier 31-17 during
February 20th, 2018 the last three quarters, including hit-
ting five of their six three pointers on
Division II the night during that stretch. Kimme
At Bowsher HS Engles paced the Montpelier scoring
Toledo Rogers d. Wauseon 69-27 with nine points followed by Rebekah
Carr with eight.
February 21st, 2018
Sectional Finals
Divison II February 24th, 2018
At Leipsic HS
Bryan d. Celina 42-15 Division II
At Leipsic HS
Division III Napoleon d. Bryan 42-34
At Bluffton HS

PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF Liberty Center 36 Montpelier 24 Division III
The Lady Locos jumped out to At Springfield HS
SIGNING DAY ... Zach Bloom, surrounded by family and coaches, signs to play Archbold d. Otsego 46-28
baseball at Siena Heights University. a 7-5 lead after the first quarter as Delta d. Swanton 59-47
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Kolden Uribes Now The All-Time Leading Scorer At Montpelier

By: Nate Calvin as he has been called upon to shoulder PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER more of the scoring load for Montpe-
lier with the graduation of fellow 1,000
With a baseline jumper in their BBC points scorer Michael Blake. Despite
contest versus Fayette, Montpelier se- his expanded scoring role this season,
nior Kolden Uribes took his spot at the head coach Taylor Muehlfeld said his
top of the all-time scoring list for Mont- unselfishness is something that im-
pelier basketball. Uribes entered the presses him. “He’s all about the team,
game needing ten points to surpass the very humble kid”, said Muehlfeld fol-
record of 1,525 points previously set by lowing the record setting game. “Words
Hannah Blake back in 2016 and the cannot express what he means to me
second quarter bucket accomplished and the program”, he added. When
the feat that all in attendance were there asked about the injury Muehlfeld com-
to witness. What happened shortly after mented “He’ll be just as strong from
he broke the record was something that this as if nothing had happened, you
obviously no one anticipated. can’t control circumstances”.

With about 30 seconds to go in the After the game, Uribes was quick
first half, Uribes collided with a Fayette to praise others for his accomplish-
player and suffered what appears to be ment. “I told my teammates before the
a knee injury. He was helped off the game that tonight wasn’t all about me,
court by the trainer and didn’t return to I couldn’t do this without my team-
the game but did come out of the locker mates and coaches”, said Uribes. “I ap-
room on crutches to cheer on his Loco- proached tonight like any other game,
motive teammates. Uribes now stands just happy I got the record before the in-
at 1,527 points for his career as he had jury happened”. “I was looking through
11 points on the night when he left the the stands today and I noticed a lot of
game with the injury. Breaking records people that came. That means a lot. I
is nothing new for the 6’3” guard, dur- love the community. They support us
ing his junior year on February 17th, very well”, he added. Uribes is confident
2017, he set the then school record for he will be playing basketball at the next
points in a single game as he scored 41 level, although he’s uncommitted at
in a win over Edon and it was also the this time he has received interest from
game where he passed 1,000 points for Division III school’s Trine and Bluffton
his career. He broke that record earlier along with Division II Findlay.
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Hilltop Lady Cadets Fall To Antwerp In Division IV Sectional Semifinal

By: Nate Calvin PHOTOS BY ANGI CAMPOS, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER

For the first quarter of this game, the injury deplet-
ed Hilltop Lady Cadets looked like this time around
with Antwerp was going to be a different game then
their matchup with the Lady Archers a week ago that
Antwerp won 61-22. But Antwerp quickly stretched a
9-8 lead after the opening quarter into a 21-8 lead by
going on a 12-0 run to open the second quarter on
their way to a 52-20 victory at the new Defiance High
School in the Division IV Sectional semifinals.

The play by both teams was ragged in the first quar-
ter as Hilltop and Antwerp both struggled with turn-
overs and Antwerp was just 2-13 from the field shoot-
ing which helped the score only be 9-8 in favor of the
Lady Archers after the first quarter. The offense im-
proved slightly for Antwerp in the second quarter as
their full court pressure continued to force Hilltop to
turn the ball over and they were able to convert those
miscues into points and eventually led 28-12 at the in-
termission after outscoring Hilltop 19-4 in the second
quarter.

Antwerp went on another 12-0 run, this time to start
the second half, and the Archers pushed their lead to
40-12 and were comfortably in control of the game at
that point. Antwerp ended the third quarter outscor-
ing Hilltop 16-2 in the quarter to hold a 44-14 lead
entering the fourth as Antwerp had the lead from start
to finish in this one. With the win, Antwerp (15-8) ad-
vances to the Sectional finals on February 24th where
they will take on the #4 seed Pettisville Blackbirds.

Hilltop (0-23) finished the game with 27 turnovers
and were 7-36 shooting the ball for 19% in the con-
test. Antwerp controlled the glass as well outrebound-
ing Hilltop 30-19, including grabbing 18 offensive
rebounds which helped Antwerp take 15 more shots
from the field then the Lady Cadets. Morgan Norden
led Hilltop in scoring with eights points while Rachael
Williamson led Antwerp with 20 points on the night.

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STANDINGS

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• NWOAL •
BOYS BASKETBALL
League Overall
*Wauseon 7-0 22-0
Archbold 6-1 18-3
Evergreen 5-2 12-10
Bryan 4-3 12-10
Delta 3-4 7-14
Patrick Henry 2-5 9-13
Swanton 1-6 6-16
Liberty Center 0-7 3-19

• BBC •

BOYS BASKETBALL

League Overall
*Pettisville 11-1 19-3
Stryker 10-2 15-7
Fayette 8-4 14-8
Montpelier 6-6 9-13
North Central 3-9 6-16
Hilltop 3-9 4-18
Edon 1-11 2-20

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BOYS BASKETBALL

League Overall
*Wayne Trace 6-1 17-5
*Hicksville 6-1 17-5
Tinora 5-2 13-9
Ayersville 4-3 15-7
Antwerp 4-3 13-9
Fairview 2-5 7-15
Edgerton 1-6 9-13
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North Central Lady Eagles Rally In The Fourth Quarter To Knock Off Fayette

By: Nate Calvin quickly as Bentley went one out of two
THE VILLAGE REPORTER at the free throw line and Trista Fruchey
scored a basket to make it 27-20 in favor
It was the battle of the Eagles for the of Fayette and forced North Central head
third time this season as North Central coach Eric Stantz to use an early time-
and Fayette split their first two encoun- out. North Central went on an 8-2 run
ters. After having the lead for most of the out of the timeout to crawl back to with-
first three quarters, Fayette went into in one at 29-28 and it was Fayette’s turn
a scoring drought in the fourth which for a timeout to try and stop the momen-
opened the door for a 48-43 North Cen- tum. Freshman Amber Ganoa provided
tral come from behind win at Defiance some valuable minutes off the bench for
High School in the Division IV Sectional Fayette due to injuries and foul trouble
semifinal. as the teams battled back and forth for
the remainder of the quarter with Fay-
It was obvious early on that the height ette surging to a 35-32 advantage going
and length advantage that Fayette en- to the fourth quarter.
joyed would be a factor in this one. North
Central opened in a 2-3 zone defense to The first ten points of the fourth quar-
try and combat the Fayette advantage ter belonged to North Central as they
inside and Sidney McKarns scored the got four points from Lindsay Brown, a
first six North Central points, but it was bucket by Payton Taylor, a free throw by
the Eagles of Fayette who led 11-8 af- Kayleigh Siebenek, and finally a three-
ter one quarter. Rhys Ruger and Addi- pointer by McKarns and suddenly North
syn Bentley both picked up two fouls for Central had their largest lead of the night
Fayette in the first quarter which forced at 42-35. Ruger and Fruchey responded
head coach Tim Morr to go to his bench for Fayette with field goals to make it 42-
early. The Fayette interior edge inside led 39 but North Central went 6/6 from the
to many blocked shots, nine in the first line down the stretch to secure the win
half, and numerous offensive rebounds and advance them to the Sectional finals
as the purple and gold Eagles opened up on February 24th where they will take
a 18-12 lead in the second quarter. on the #1 seed Wayne Trace.

North Central responded with an Fayette (3-20) finished the game with
8-0 run with Erin Ryan scoring four 17 offensive rebounds and 11 blocked
points during the spurt as North Cen- shots but committed 22 turnovers in the
tral grabbed a 20-18 lead. Fayette closed game, with 16 coming in the second half.
the half by scoring the final six points as The foul line proved to be a difference
they regained the lead at 24-20 going to maker for North Central (8-14) as they
the locker room. Fayette suffered an in- were 18/20 from the stripe while Fay-
jury with eleven seconds to go in the half ette was just 4/8. North Central was led
when Mataya Rufenacht, who scored six by a balanced offensive attack as Sid-
points in the first quarter, went down ney McKarns was their leading with 16
with an ankle injury and would not re- points followed by Erin Ryan with 12,
turn in the second half. Fayette held a and Payton Taylor chipped in with 11.
19-12 rebounding advantage which in- Fruchey of Fayette led all scorers in the
cluded 10 offensive rebounds at the half game with 24 points.
and that contributed to their four-point
halftime lead. Nate can be reached at
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Fierce Edgerton Defense Forces Edon Lady Bombers Out Of D-IV Sectionals

By: Timothy Kays ing edge in the quarter, and a 16-12 lead
THE VILLAGE REPORTER going into the intermission. The third
period saw Edon continuing to struggle
The Bulldog is a noble breed, famous against the tenacious defense of Edger-
for their tenacity, strength, stamina and ton, while the Lady Dog offense began
‘bulldogged’ stubbornness. Those quali- taking advantage of the gaffes of the
ties were a reason as to why Winston Lady Bombers. Claire Flegal landed a
Churchill was referred to as the British three to lead Edgerton to a 23-17 lead
Bulldog during his tenure as the Prime going into the final frame, where the
Minister of the United Kingdom during Lady Dogs blew the game open.
World War II.
The fourth period saw the paint
78 years later, and an ocean and a pounders from both teams taking the
continent far removed, the Edgerton lead for their respective teams. How-
Lady Bulldogs exhibited some of those ard put in a pair of field goals for the
same traits as they opened Division IV Lady Bombers, but outside of a Sydney
Sectional play against their Route 49 Bignell free throw, there was no scoring
rivals, the Lady Bombers of Edon. The support from Edon. Edgerton junior for-
Lady Dogs and the Belles in Bomber ward Bree Hug led the final charge for
Blue met twice during the regular sea- the Lady Dogs, nailing two deuces and
son, with each team coming away with three free throws for seven of her nine
a win. On the evening of February 21 total points as Edgerton pulled away for
though, this matchup would determine the win.
whose season would continue, and
whose would come to an end. While nei- “Defensively, the last five or six games
ther team sported an offense that would of the year, we’ve been able to get some
blow fuses in the scoreboard, their de- things done that we’ve been trying to do
fenses spoke volumes. The snarling all year,” said Edgerton Head Coach, Joe
trapping pressure brought by Edgerton Stark. “The girls have really bought into
proved to be the difference in the con- what we’re trying to get done. They’re
test, as they confounded and frustrated seeing the fruits of it, and tonight we
Edon on the way to a 37-22 win. definitely played well on that end.”

Scoring was hard to come by, as both Hug and Halle Siebenaler each land-
defensive units dug in early. Arianna ed a game-high 9 points for Edgerton,
Howard landed a deuce to put Edon who advances to face Holgate for the
on the board first, but quick perimeter Sectional title. Cape and Flegal put in 6
passing by Edgerton eventually found points apiece, with Rebecca Schroeder
Halle Siebenaler open on the left side nailing a trey, and Cloey Whitman and
for a trey that gave the Lady Bulldogs Hanna Hug each dialing in a deuce.
a lead that they would never surrender.
Ally Cape and Rebecca Schroeder also Hanna Fogel put in a team high 7
drained threes, giving Edgerton a 10-7 points for the Lady Bombers, who close
lead after one. out the 2017-18 campaign with an 11-12
record. Howard finished with 6 points,
The scoring for both squads cooled while Bignell finished with 4 points, Kati
considerably in the second period, but Ewers 3, and Claire Radabaugh 2 points.
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Pettisville Lady Blackbirds Shutdown
Antwerp To Win Sectional Championship

By: Nate Calvin 11 and then connected on another triple
THE VILLAGE REPORTER to end the quarter to make it 29-12 in
favor of the Lady Blackbirds. Pettisville
There’s a saying in sports that de- outscored Antwerp 17-5 in the third as
fense win championships and if the Di- they went 6/9 shooting while Antwerp
vision IV Sectional final at Defiance on was just 2/10. The fourth quarter was
Saturday afternoon was any indication, more of the same as Antwerp continued
Pettisville maybe in for a long tourna- to struggle shooting the ball and were
ment run. Pettisville held Antwerp’s unable to take advantage of Pettisville
leading scoring Rachael Williamson to going just 2/7 from the free throw line
just one point in the game and Antwerp in the final stanza.
as a team didn’t score more than six
points in a quarter as Pettisville won 32- Antwerp ended the game 7/40 from
17 to move on to the District Semifinals. the floor for just 17% shooting and were
just 1/18 from behind the three-point
It was clear early on that Pettisville line. Pettisville ended the game 11/31
was intent on stopping Williamson by shooting but the third quarter when
opening the game in a box in one defense they were 6/9 with three triples proved
on the Antwerp star player, with Sami to be to much for the cold shooting Lady
Tilley getting the assignment of guarding Archers to overcome. Neither team had
Williamson. Pettisville led 8-6 after the a player hit double figures in scoring
first quarter as both teams were very pa- as Morgan Leppelmeier and Beck had
tient offensively. Both teams struggled nine points each to lead Pettisville while
shooting the ball in the second quarter Heather Oberlin had nine to pace Ant-
with Antwerp going 0/10 from the floor werp. Antwerp’s season comes to close
and Pettisville was just 1/8 as the Lady with a record of 15-9 and Pettisville will
Blackbirds built a 12-7 lead at the inter- take their 13-10 record into the District
mission. Semifinals at Archbold on March 1st
where they will face the Green Mead-
In the third quarter, the Lady Archers ows Conference Champion Wayne Trace
continued with the cold shooting while Lady Raiders.
Pettisville began to catch fire. Elizabeth
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North Central Lady Eagles Fall To Wayne Trace In Division IV Sectional Final

By: Nate Calvin Wayne Trace started the third with
THE VILLAGE REPORTER 6-0 run to stretch their lead to 25-7 and
forcing the Lady Eagles to take a time-
After a decent start, the Lady Eagles out. Out of the timeout, North Central
began to have problems with the relent- responded with a 7-0 spurt of their own
less pressure defense of Wayne Trace as they made their first field goal since
as North Central was defeated 52-22 at the opening quarter, in total it was a
Defiance in a Division IV Sectional final 21-1 scoring advantage for Wayne Trace
game. North Central knew they had an before the mini run by the Lady Eagles.
uphill battle going into the game against
the top seeded Lady Raiders but jump- Wayne Trace regained the momentum
ing out to an early 6-4 lead made you by outscoring North Central 9-2 for the
wonder if the Lady Eagles could pull the remainder of the third to take a 34-16
upset. lead into the fourth where continued to
pull away with 18-6 scoring advantage in
The Wayne Trace defense began to the quarter to cruise to their 20th win of
take a toll on North Central as the Raid- the season. For the game, North Central
ers went on an 11-0 run to take a 15-6 (8-15) finished with 26 turnovers and
lead after one quarter of play. The Lady were 9/27 shooting while Wayne Trace
Eagles continued with the turnover is- went 19/43 from the field with five three
sues in the second, but Wayne Trace pointers. Sidney McKarns was the lead-
went cold shooting the ball as they were ing scorer for the Lady Eagles with 12
just 1/10 in the quarter and held a 19-7 points and Claire Sinn topped the scor-
lead at the half as North Central only at- ing column for Wayne Trace with 18.
tempted three shots in the second quar-
ter because of the turnovers, as North Nate can be reached at
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Holgate Rallies From Double Digit Deficit To
Stun Edgerton In D-IV Sectional Finals

By: Timothy Kays ing from the field, Edgerton appeared to
THE VILLAGE REPORTER have the fuse lit for an explosive night.
The Lady Bulldogs of Edgerton had Madilyn Hohenberger put in two buck-
plenty going for them as they faced off ets for Holgate, but the Lady Dogs had
against Holgate for the D-IV Sectional staked themselves to a 15-5 lead after
championship on February 24. the first period. Unbeknownst to all in
First, they had the confidence of his- attendance though, the Edgerton offen-
tory. On Senior Night in Edgerton, a sive machine that had been humming
mere nine days earlier, the Lady Dogs along to the tune of a 53.75 point aver-
had dispatched this very same Lady Ti- age over the previous four games, was
ger team by an 11-point margin. about to sputter and run out of gas. On
Second, the Edgerton defense, which top of that, the defense had no answer
had been improving all season, totally for Hohenberger, and the Tigers took full
stifled the Edon Lady Bombers in the advantage of the situation.
semifinal round of the tournament,
bringing about even more confidence. The second period saw the Edgerton
For one period, that confidence flour- lead beginning to evaporate. Cape and
ished as the Lady Dogs picked up where Cloey Whitman each dialed long dis-
they left off against Edon. The next three tance for the Lady Dogs, but the Tigers
periods though, saw their offense crash were on their way back. Holgate was
and burn, while the Lady Tigers found only able to generate three field goals,
ways through the snarling Edgerton but two of them, along with a pair of free
pressure. Holgate turned around a dou- throws, belonged to Hohenberger. She
ble-digit deficit, and rallied past Edger- accounted for half of the Holgate offense
ton for the win, 37-31. in the second period as the Lady Tigers
The Lady Dogs stormed out of the cut the deficit to 21-17 at the half.
gate, putting Holgate on their heels ear-
ly. Ally Cape splashed a trifecta and two The third quarter was the disaster
field goals, and with Halle Siebenaler, that sealed the deal for Edgerton. Al-
Bree Hug and Claire Flegal all connect- though Holgate could only generate nine
points, Edgerton had nothing except for
PHOTOS BY TIMOTH KAYS, STAFF the deepening foul trouble of Flegal. Of
the Lady Tigers nine points in the third,
seven belonged to Hohenberger, includ-
ing the basket with 1:51 remaining in
the period that gave Holgate a 25-24
lead that they would never surrender.

The fourth period saw the trend con-
tinuing. Although Edgerton was able to
reignite their offensive engine, it proved
to be too little and too late. Flegal would
foul out down the stretch, and although
the Lady Dogs would claw their way
back to make it a one-possession game
with less than a minute to play, the Lady
Tigers still had their trump card, Madi-
lyn Hohenberger, who personally out-
scored the entire Edgerton team in the
fourth. In the decisive second half of the
game, Holgate outscored Edgerton, 20-
7, and of those 20 points, 17 belonged to
Hohenberger. She finished with a game-
high 27...72.9 percent of the total Hol-
gate offense.

Ally Cape led Edgerton with a team-
high 14 points. Hug and Siebenaler each
finished with 5 points, Whitman had 3,
and Flegal and Rebecca Schroeder each
had a deuce.

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Stryker Lady Panthers Cruise Past The Continental Lady Pirates For D-IV Sectional Title

By: Timothy Kays With the start of the second half,
THE VILLAGE REPORTER the Lady Panthers came out firing on
all cylinders, with Continental unable
On the evening of February 24, the to slow them down. Grime drained two
#11 district seeded Lady Pirates of Con- more treys, Haines added another and
tinental stood at the cusp of the D-IV Courtney Stewart added a field goal.
Sectional title. Having gotten past Ay- Haley Doehrmann landed her first three
ersville on February 21, all that the 5-18 buckets of the night as the game turned
Lady Bucs needed to do was win one into a blowout. The JVs were beginning
more game to grab the gold. Standing in to be shuffled into the mix late in the
their way though was a well-rested and period, and the buzzer sounded with the
battle tested, 17-4 Stryker Lady Panther Lady Panthers firmly in charge by a 40-
team that was seeded #2. If the contest 10 score. The Stryker bench was cleared
proved nothing else, it showed the seed- in the fourth period, and although the
ings to be accurate. The Lady Panther Lady Pirates were able to take advantage
Pack ran over and through practically of the inexperience gap, they were only
every defensive look thrown at them by able to whittle four points off of their
Continental, going up by as many as 30 deficit before the final buzzer sounded.
points before settling on a 48-22 pasting
of the Lady Pirates for the D-IV Sectional “I thought that defensively, we were
crown. pretty solid tonight,” said Coach Brown.
“We started out in our zone press. We
Both teams started out slowly, but were getting a lot of good deflections,
it did not take long for that to change. and we were getting them to play in a big
Anna Stuckey put the Lady Panthers hurry. We didn’t like our matchups in
on the board. After three turnovers on our zone, so we went back to our man-
their first three possessions, Continen- to-man, and our kids did a great job of
tal answered with a Kaitlyn Alvarado matching up out of that...a really great
deuce to tie the game at 2-2. From there, job. I was pretty proud of them in that
it was all downhill for the Lady Pirates effort.”
as Stryker went on a 6-1 run to close
out the first period. Brittney Haines and Grime had a game-high 13 points
Emma Grime each splashed threes in for the BBC and D-IV Sectional Cham-
the second to lead a 12-3 Lady Panther pion Stryker Lady Panthers. Doehrmann
run, giving Stryker a 20-6 lead at the in- hit for 11 points, with Haines getting 9
termission. points and Stewart 6. Stuckey finished
with 4 points, McKenna Louys had 3,
“We came out a little tight offen- and Brenna Doriot came off the bench to
sively,” said Stryker Head Coach Steve drain a pair of free throws.
Brown. “It’s the first tournament game of
the year, and we’ve been off for a week. The Lady Panthers will take on 13-10
We missed a lot of good looks that our Holgate in the semifinal round of D-IV
kids normally finish. We told them at District play in the Archbold Thunder-
halftime that that would come around.” dome on March 1.
Indeed it did, as the coup de grâce was
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Bryan, Wauseon Swim & Dive Teams Have Solid Performances At State Meet

also placed 14th in the 200 IM with a
time of 2:11.09. Darnell was also a part
of the 200 Freestyle Relay team ( McKen-
zie Darnell, Sarayna Russell, and Brooke
Schuette) as they swam to a 9th place
finish in that race in a time of 1:40.42.

Wauseon’s 400 Freestyle Relay team
of Sydney Darnell, McKenzie Darnell,
Daisy Giguere, and Brooke Schuette
placed 10th in their race with a time of
3:38.57. Schuette, a sophomore, was
also 12th in both the 200 and 500 Free-
style races finishing the 200 in a time
of 1:55.51 and the 500 in 5:10.54. The
Wauseon girls team finished 14th over-
all while the boys placed 27th.

For Bryan, Meggie Voight was 11th in
the 50 Freestyle in 24.45 and she placed
13th in the 100 Freestyle with a time
of 53.45. The Lady Golden Bears 200
Freestyle Relay team (Voight, Izzy Rigg,
Audrey Zimmerman, Hannah Wynne)
swam to a 10th place finish in that race
with a time of 1:40.92

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“THE VILLAGE REPORTER”
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

DETRIC YODER BROOKE SCHUETTE
PETTISVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WAUSEON HIGH SCHOOL

The male Athlete of the Week is The female Athlete of the Week
Pettisville basketball player Detric is Wauseon swimmer Brooke
Yoder. The junior guard, combined Schuette. The Wauseon sopho-
for 44 points last week in two Black- more, won the District champion-
bird wins as they clinched an out- ship in both the 200 and 500 Free-
right BBC championship. On Mon- style races at the District meet in
day, February 19th he scored 25 Bowling Green on February 16th.
points in a 67-51 win at Hilltop and Last week at the state meet in Can-
then on Friday, February 23rd he ton she placed 12th in both of those
dropped in 19 points in a 57-38 vic- events and was also part of the 200
tory at home over North Central that Freestyle Relay team that finished
secured an outright league title for 9th and the 400 Freestyle Relay
the Blackbirds. team that swam to a 10th place fin-
ish in Canton.

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Wauseon Indians Take Home Division II Wrestling Sectional Title

PHOTOS BY ANGI CAMPOS, STAFF

Archbold Bluestreaks Win
Division III Wrestling Sectional Title

By: Nate Calvin Archbold, Mitchel Reisinger at 182lbs
THE VILLAGE REPORTER was a 4-1 winner over Nicholas Brown
of Ayersville, and Thomas Lytle was
Archbold had eleven wrestlers ad- the champion at 285lbs with a 3-2 win
vance to Districts at Defiance High against Tinora’s Howard Pleasant.
School on March 2nd & 3rd including
three champions as they took the top The Delta Panthers placed fourth
spot in the team standings with 211.5 with 158.5 points with seven wrestlers
points in the Division III Sectional at moving on including three champions.
Archbold High School. Zach Rocha was Cole Mattin won the championship at
the champion at 132lbs with a 4-3 de- 126lbs as he defeated Swanton’s Trev-
cision over Logan Mudel of Paulding, or Schaller 9-1 in a major decision, JD
Brennan Short took first place at 138lbs Osborn was the winner at 170lbs with a
with a 6-1 decision over Carl Yaney of 6-0 decision over Caden Brown of Ayers-
Liberty Center, and Gavin Grime won ville, and Dylan Rogers won at 195lbs by
the title at 145lbs as he defeated Miciah knocking off Crew Oberheim of Swanton.
Ankney of Hicksville by major decision Also advancing for Delta will be Zack
11-2. Runners up for the Bluestreaks Mattin (106), Gabe Meyer (113), Dawson
were Colton Soles (152) and Kasyn Scaff- Swicegood (138), and Dalton Richard at
ner (160) with Juan Garcia (126), Car- 220lbs.
son Meyer (170), Mason Babcock (182),
Gibson Burkholder (195), Trevor Short The Edgerton Bulldogs came home in
(220), and Anthony Gonzalez (285) also seventh place with 72 points and will be
moving on. represented at Districts by Devin Thiel
(138), Isaac Hamblin (152) and Micah
Swanton placed second in the teams’ Ritter (195) with Montpelier, who was
standings with 197 points as they eighth in the team standing with 70
will have nine wrestlers moving on to points, also having three wrestlers ad-
the District level. The Bulldogs had vancing to Districts as Daniel Belknap
five champions on the day with Zack (106), Ashton Varney (120), and Austin
Schaller winning the 120lb title match Grubb (160) all placed in the top four
by a 5-4 decision against Darion Tracey in their respective weight classes. Ever-
of Ayersville, Chase Moore winning at green was 13th in the final team stand-
152lbs over Colton Soles of Archbold by ings as Travis Mersing was their top
major decision 12-3, Ryan Marvin tak- wrestler coming in fifth at 138lbs.
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Archbold Bluestreaks Win Division III Wrestling Sectional Title

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL Collin Houk led Montpelier with
BASKETBALL 10 points as the Locos fell at home to
Fairview 59-26. The Locos, who were
February 19th, 2018 undermanned due to injuries in this
game, finish the regular season with a
Varsity record of 9-13 as they head into tour-
Fayette 53 Montpelier 39 nament play.
Fayette put three players in double
figures as they improved to 13-8 on Other Scores:
the season with the win at Montpelier Antwerp d. Delta 56-53
in a makeup game. The Locos had the Paulding d. Edgerton 65-60
early lead 11-8 after the first quarter
before the Eagles would hit their stride. JV Scores:
Karrsen Schaffner paced the Eagles of- Antwerp d. Delta 53-23
fense with 16 points, Travis Wagner Fairview d. Montpelier 26-12
added 13, and Trey Keefer had 12. For
Montpelier, Evan Friend was their top February 23rd, 2018
scorer with 13 points followed by Blake
Bumb with 12 and Kolden Uribes had Varsity
11, including a field goal in the second Pettisville 57 North Central 38
quarter that made him the all-time Detric Yoder dropped in 19 points
leading scorer in Locomotive basket- as the Blackbirds wrapped up an out-
ball history with 1,527 points surpass- right BBC championship with the win
ing the previous record of 1,525 held at home over the Eagles. Pettisville
by Hannah Blake. forced North Central into 21 turnovers
while only committing 9 of their own.
Pettisville 67 Hilltop 51 The Blackbirds also had a decided
The visiting Blackbirds had a battle advantage on the boards as they out-
on their hands for the first three quar- rebounded the Eagles 26-17. North
ters before eventually pulling away Central was led offensively by Jack
for the win to keep them alone in first Bailey with 14 points and Cody Tomb-
place in the BBC. Pettisville led 36-35 lin added 12.
at halftime but then their defense held
Hilltop to just 16 points in the second Fayette 52 Hilltop 39
half. The Blackbirds hit 23/49 shots The Eagles finished the regular sea-
from the field for 49% and outrebound- son with an overall record of 14-8, 8-4
ed the Cadets 30-21. Detric Yoder had in the BBC, with the win at Hilltop. The
a game high 25 points to lead Pettis- Eagles had a big advantage from be-
ville, including ten in the fourth quar- hind the three-point line as they went
ter, and Graeme Jacoby added 14 9/19 from deep while the Cadets were
points and 9 rebounds. Hilltop was just 3/18. Fayette was led in scoring
led by Steven Riley with 23 points and by Karrsen Schaffner with 18 and Tra-
Austin Schaffner with 10. vis Wagner with 10 while Hilltop was
paced by Steven Riley with 19 and An-
drew Denton added 11.

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Evergreen d. Stryker 61-47 with 10.
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JV Scores: Archbold d. Evergreen 51-38
Cardinal Stritch d. Swanton 50-40 Stryker d. Edon 62-56
Bryan d. Tinora 20-13 Wauseon d. Patrick Henry 55-37

February 22nd, 2018 JV Scores:
Pettisville d. North Central 42-23
Varsity Wauseon d. Patrick Henry 39-24
Fairview 59 Montpelier 26 Swanton d. Delta 48-45
Bryan d. Liberty Center 52-26
Fayette d. Hilltop 31-24
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Grandparents: Grandparents: Dan & Lisa Bennett, Montpelier, OH Grandparents:
Floyd & Lisa Beaverson, Stryker, OH Lee & Annette Beucler, Stryker, OH Rich & Patty Garcia, Reading MI

Jeff & Jody Rawlins, Bryan, OH Fran & Jerry Bell, Morenci, MI Connie Gonzales, Fayette OH
Amy Miller & Gary Bennett, Lyons OH

Pregnancy and childbirth can be
an exciting, emotional time.
It’s our goal to keep our labor
patients at ease and provide the
highest quality services to ensure

a safe delivery for every newborn.

New Beginnings Birthing Center at Bryan Hospital 419-636-1131
and the Women’s Health Clinic at Bryan Hospital www.chwchospital.org
433 W. High St. Bryan, OH 43506

Hugs can do great amounts of good -

especially for children. ~ Princess Diana

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LAYTON BIRD BAILEE ANN BLANK JEREK MITCHELL BLY GRACE ROSE BONNELL
West Unity, OH Montpelier, OH Archbold, OH Butler, IN
June 11, 2013 July 22, 2016
Don Bird & Natalee Schaffner February 19, 2013 July 22, 2015
Grandparents: Andrew Blank & Morgan Mundy Zach & Dani (Newman) Bly Jake & Stephanie (Nester) Bonnell
Don & Diane Bird, Fayette, OH Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents:
Charles & April Blank, Pioneer, OH; Otis Mundy & Pam & the late Bruce Bly, Archbold, OH Milt & Deb Nester, Edon, OH
Doug & Roxy Newman, Archbold, OH Jan & the late Jeffrey Bonnell, Amboy, IL
Lisa (Rich) Gonzales, Pioneer & West Unity, OH

FLYNN FREDERICK BOSTELMAN LIAM ALLISTER BOWEN WILLIAM JOHN BOWSER III KALLI MAE BRUNER
Bryan, OH Montpelier, OH Sylvania, OH Wauseon, OH

September 11, 2015 November 17, 2017 February 11, 2014 January 4, 2018
Kraig & McKenzie (Flynn) Bostelman Bridgette Murphy & Alex Bowen Willy & Justine (Lovejoy) Bowser Jacob & Tessa (Hoste) Bruner

Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
John & Sue Flynn, Edon, OH; Marolyn & the late Deb Murphy & Patti Bowen, Montpelier, OH Bill & Kristi Bowser, Wauseon; Kevin & Julie Lovejoy, Dan & Jo Bruner, Wauseon, OH
Dave & Cheryl Hoste, Wauseon, OH
Frederick Bostelman, Archbold, OH West Unity; Jim & Rachelle Cook, Montpelier

KENNA KATHRYN BRUNER ELSON OWEN BUELL MAVERICK JAMES CARPENTER ANDERSON MAE CHAFFEE
Wauseon, OH Edon, OH Alvordton, OH Edgerton, OH
July 4, 2017 August 2, 2016
February 16, 2016 November 14, 2016
Jacob & Tessa (Hoste) Bruner Forrest Buell & Taneisha Kaiser Jacob & Mikala (Sonnenberg) Carpenter Dustin & Maisie [Flynn] Chaffee
Grandparents: Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents:
Dan & Jo Bruner, Wauseon, OH Elson (Butch) & Rhonda Buell, Hamilton, IN Troy & Sandy Carpenter, Alvordton, OH John & Sue Flynn, Edon, OH
Dave & Cheryl Hoste, Wauseon, OH Jeff Kaiser, Edon; Dave & Loni Kesler, Hicksville PJ & Kristie Sonnenberg, Stryker, OH Scott & Dawn Chaffee, Edon, OH

BELLEMY ELIZABETH CHAFFEE GABRIEL SHEPHERD CHAFFEE KAIDENCE KAY CHAPPUIES PRESLEY MERO CHRISTLIEB
Edgerton, OH Edgerton, OH Bryan, OH West Unity OH
July 10, 2014 May 3, 2013
December 20, 2017 February 12, 2016
Dustin & Maisie [Flynn] Chaffee Dustin & Maisie [Flynn] Chaffee Kenneth Chappuies Rachael Spires & Mitchell Christlieb
Grandparents: Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents:
John & Sue Flynn, Edon, OH John & Sue Flynn, Edon, OH Jeff & Tonya Chappuies, Bryan, OH Louella Nichols, Old Washington, OH
Scott & Dawn Chaffee, Edon, OH Scott & Dawn Chaffee, Edon, OH Troy & Gini Nihart, Bryan, OH Gail & Darrell Christlieb, West Unity, OH

CONNOR GRAYSON CHURCH MADELYNN ELYSE CHURCH BECKETT ASHER COLEMAN PAXTYN JAMES COLEMAN
Pioneer, OH Pioneer, OH Montpelier, OH Montpelier, OH
July 7, 2017 October 1, 2015
November 23, 2014 January 20, 2018
Forrest & Casey Church Forrest & Casey Church Anthony & Khrysta (Long) Coleman Anthony & Khrysta (Long) Coleman
Grandparents: Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents:
Randy & Carol Church, Hamilton, IN Randy & Carol Church, Hamilton, IN James & Shelly Long, Montpelier; Shawn James & Shelly Long, Montpelier; Shawn
Rodney & Currine Laukhuf, Montpelier, OH Rodney & Currine Laukhuf, Montpelier, OH Allport, Custer; David Coleman, Deshler Allport, Custer; David Coleman, Deshler

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KORBYNN DALE CRANSON XAVYER ELI CRUZ EMMA ROSE CUSTER LAYTON JOYCE DILLEY
Bryan, OH Bryan, OH Montpelier, OH Montpelier, OH
March 13, 2015
December 24, 2013 October 27, 2016 November 2, 2016
Kylie Cranson Shawntae Jenkins & Edgar Cruz Ponce Ryan & Tina Custer Travis & Sophia (Clark) Dilley
Grandparents: Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents:
Jack & Kassie Cain, Bryan, OH Camerino Cruz Sierra & Jovita Cruz Ponce, Theresa & Mike Mckenzie, Roger & Trudy Sherry Dilley, Montpelier,OH; Eric Burgoon,
Dietsch, Linda Custer, Kyle & Susan Custer Paulding,OH; Ed & Pat Clark, Montpelier, OH
Hurker & Glenna Jenkins, Tonja Snow,

ABBIGAIL JUNE MAE DILYARD CHARLOTTE MAE DOTY OLIVIA JEAN DOTY KYLE DEAN EBAUGH
Montpelier, OH Bryan, OH Bryan, OH Bryan, OH

November 10, 2015 June 10, 2014 October 31, 2015 December 18, 2016
Jade Downs & Nathan Dilyard Patrick & Amanda (Massie) Doty Patrick & Amanda (Massie) Doty Ashley Ebaugh
Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
Tim & Shannon Heath, West Unity, OH Kathie Doty, Olmsted Falls, OH Kathie Doty, Olmsted Falls, OH Gary Ebaugh, Bryan, OH,
Jim & Kim Massie, Montpelier, OH Jim & Kim Massie, Montpelier, OH Emily Ebaugh, Montpelier, OH
Becky Sweeble, Bryan, OH

CECILIA JASLENE EIDENIER
West Unity, OH

September 1, 2016
Aaron & Alejandra Eidenier

Grandparents:
Doug & Verlene Eidenier, West Unity, OH

Alfonso & Irma Ramirez, Defiance, OH

You see messy. We see creativity.

Now accep ing app ications or the 2018-19 program year! XANDER MARIANO EIDENIER
West Unity, OH
If your child turns 3 before the kindergarten cut off in your July 23, 2014
school district we can do an app starting 1/1/18.
Aaron & Alejandra Eidenier
Grandparents:

Doug & Verlene Eidenier, West Unity, OH
Alfonso & Irma Ramirez, Defiance, OH

Call 419-784-5136 ext 1140
or email

[email protected] for
more information

Such a Big Miracle

for such a little being HOLLIN KATE EMENS
Alvordton, OH

October 30, 2017
Ben & Kassy (Hall) Emens

Grandparents:
Mike & Kristen Hall, West Unity, OH

Tim & Lori Emens, Waldron, MI

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CALI MAE ESCKILSEN AVERY KAE EVERETTS DAMON EWERS ADDISYN RUTH FAST
Bryan, OH Edgerton, OH Montpelier, OH Pioneer, OH
November 13, 2012 June 6, 2016
October 20, 2015 March 31, 2017 Melissa Ewers
Kyle & Andrea (Rickenberg) Esckilsen Christopher & Hannah (Crossen) Everetts Grandparents: Mykenzie Fast
Charles Ewers & Cindy Heisler Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents: Montpelier, OH Donna Fast & Ross Bryan, Pioneer, OH
Andy & Kate Rickenberg, Tom & Linda Everetts, Edgerton, OH Roy & Hope McKelvey, Montpelier, OH
Matt & Katie Esckilsen, Terry & Tracey Beard Chris & Kathy Crossen, Jeromesville, OH

ASHER JAMES FAULHABER AVA MARILYN FAULHABER BRINDY AUTUMN RIDGWAY FINCH BENNETT WRIGHT FISHER
Montpelier, OH Montpelier, OH West Unity, OH Bryan, OH
May 24, 2016
December 31, 2012 September 7, 2017 June 30, 2017
AmberLeigh Faulhaber AmberLeigh Faulhaber Lauriel Finch & Ken Smith Brandon & Maggie (Flynn) Fisher
Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
Allen & Lucinda Faulhaber, Edon, OH Allen & Lucinda Faulhaber, Edon, OH Jerry & Sabrina Finch, West Unity, OH John & Sue Flynn, Edon OH
LeRoy & Marilyn Held, Edon, OH Richard & Cindy Smith, Alvordton, OH
LeRoy and Marilyn Held, Edon, OH Roxana Nester, Edon OH
Tim & Judy Fisher, Whitehouse OH

CHARLOTTE SCOTT FISHER LARKIN JO FLORY BECKETT OWEN FLOWER FINNICK ARCHER FLOWER
Bryan, OH Fort Wayne, IN Edgerton, OH Edgerton, OH
August 9, 2015
December 17, 2013 Casey Jo Flory November 23, 2013 September 26, 2016
Brandon & Maggie (Flynn) Fisher Grandparents: Trey & Codi (Flory) Flower Trey & Codi (Flory) Flower

Grandparents: Neal & Kathy Flory, Stryker, OH Grandparents: Grandparents:
John & Sue Flynn, Roxana Nester Angie & Duane Harmon, Archbold, OH Dennis & René Flower; Neal & Kathy (Blair) Dennis & René Flower; Neal & Kathy (Blair)

Tim & Judy Fisher Flory; Angie & Duane Harmon; Flory; Angie & Duane Harmon;
Veva Blaylock; Betty Beck & Nancy Cassidy Veva Blaylock; Betty Beck & Nancy Cassidy

A new approach to
women’s healthcare

ELEANOR FRANK
Stryker, OH
April 7, 2014

Jordan & Jena (Hullinger) Frank
Grandparents:

JoAnn & Steve Skiles, West Unity; Jerry Hull-
inger, Bryan; Jeff & Kim Frank, Montpelier

Sara Linkey, CNM

OLIVER LEE FRANK Riverviews Women’s Care Welcomes Sara Linkey, CNM
Stryker, OH
Women’s health is personal, so having a healthcare provider who takes the time to get to know you on a personal level is essential.
September 19, 2017 From family planning to menopause, and every chapter in between, Sara Linkey, CNM offers care in a variety of services:
Jordan & Jena (Hullinger) Frank
Annual Exams & Pap Smears Family Planning & Infertility Menstrual & Menopausal Issues Pregnancy & Labor Support
Grandparents:
JoAnn & Steve Skiles, West Unity; Jerry Hull- To schedule an appointment call (419) 599-0055.
To learn more, visit henrycountyhospital.org
inger, Bryan; Jeff & Kim Frank, Montpelier

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THOMAS W. FRY EMMETT REY GARCIA-KING MAIZIE ELIZABETH GILCHER ASHER JOSEPH GOOD
Montpelier, OH Fayette, OH Montpelier, OH Bryan, OH
June 16, 2017
Jan. 16, 2018 January 19, 2017 September 7, 2017
Thomas (Jason) & Ethel Fry Danielle Garcia & Coy King Ryan & Erin (Patrick) Gilcher Matthew & Brandi (Cook) Good
Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
Tom & Penny Fry, Montpelier, OH Rich & Patty Garcia, Connie Gonzales & Terry & Cathy Gilcher, Montpelier, OH Mike & Sandra Good, Bryan OH
Bill Hopkins, Burnet TX William & Lynn Patrick, Pioneer, OH
Troy Reynolds, Kenny & Heather King Linda Risner, Bryan OH

GRAYSON MICHAEL GOMBASH ARTEMIS HOPE GREENLING CASYN MICHAEL GRIESER KOLLYNS JO GRIESER
Delta, OH Los Alamos, NM & West Unity, OH Stryker, OH Stryker, OH

September 16, 2016 August 31, 2017 September 26, 2014 August 8, 2017
Scarllette & Jake Gombash Casey Greenling & Siovan Ward Brett & Ashlie (Horst) Grieser Brett & Ashlie (Horst) Grieser

Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
Michele and Mike Jones, Scott Greenling, Los Alamos, NM Joe & Connie Grieser, Stryker, OH Joe & Connie Grieser, Stryker, OH
“Sam” Ward & Lisa (Rich) Gonzales
Eric and Jill Johnson, Al & Annie Horst, Archbold, OH Al & Annie Horst, Archbold, OH
Willie and Polly Gombash, Wauseon, OH Montpelier & West Unity, OH Jennifer Horst, Archbold, OH Jennifer Horst, Archbold, OH

PAISLEIGH JAYDE GROLL GRADY NEIL HAKE GRANT MICHAEL HAKE GENTRY ROYCE HAMILTON
Montpelier/Pioneer, OH Edon, OH Edon, OH Hamilton, IN
April 17, 2014
February 14, 2014 March 1, 2012 December 7, 2016
Lindsey Willis & Randy Groll Devin & Stacy (Livensparger) Hake Devin & Stacy (Livensparger) Hake Aaron & Kari (Morr) Hamilton
Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
Diane & John Willis, Montpelier, OH Jon & Vicki Hake, Edon, OH, Jon & Vicki Hake, Edon, OH, Ed & Jan Morr, Edon, OH
Randy Groll & Laura Mann, Pioneer, OH Greg & Carrie Livensparger, Edon, OH, Greg & Carrie Livensparger, Edon, OH, Trent & Marilyn Hamilton, Kendallville, IN
Tim Cliffton & Pam Wyse, Edgerton, OH Tim Cliffton & Pam Wyse, Edgerton, OH

RENLEIGH ELIZABETH HAMILTON JACKSON LEWIS HAND
Hamilton, IN West Unity, OH

December 7, 2016 January 15, 2018
Aaron & Kari (Morr) Hamilton Chelsee Schaffner

Grandparents: Grandparents:
Ed & Jan Morr, Edon, OH Anthony & Deana Hand, West Unity, OH
Trent & Marilyn Hamilton, Kendallville, IN Dewayne & Myrtle VanArsdalen, West Unity, OH

CHARLEIGH M. HARRELL SAMANTHA K. HARRELL Children are
Bryan, OH Bryan, OH great imitators.
So give them
November 4, 2017 June 23, 2015 something
Ben & Jennifer Harrell Ben & Jennifer Harrell great to imitate.

Grandparents: Grandparents:
Alton Harrell & Jo Tubbs, Keystone Hts, FL Alton Harrell & Jo Tubbs, Keystone Hts, FL
Andrew Yocklin and Marlene Goins, Defiance, OH Andrew Yocklin & Marlene Goins, Defiance, OH

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BRAYDEE JO HATFIELD APRIL MARIE HELMS CALLA NICOLE HEPINSTALL HADLEY JAMES RAE HERMAN
West Unity, OH Edgerton, OH Swanton, OH Edon, OH
October 19, 2012 June 8, 2017
January 25, 2017 August 14, 2017
Brittnee Hatfield & Trevor Towns Kirsten Helms & Jordan Athy Eric & Kate (Truckor) Hepinstall Matthew & Allison (Hurd) Herman
Grandparents: Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents:
Shelley Hatfield & Jeff Hatfield,West Unity, OH Michelle & Larry Jones, Wanda & Jeff Fields, Trease Jeff & Becky Hepinstall, Toledo; James & Paula Ray & Monica Hurd, Edon, OH
Tim & Kimberly Towns, West Unity, OH Hofmann, Maumee; Rick & Mary Truckor, Swanton Vince & Jean Herman, Edgerton, OH
& Robbin Athy, Richinda Adams, Caroline Fisher

OAKLEY COLLINS HERMAN OLIVIA CHRISTINE HERMAN WINSTON EUGENE HERMAN ISAAC NATHAN HOFFER
Edon, OH Fayette, OH Fayette, OH Ephrata, PA

April 14, 2014 October 9, 2016 October 19, 2017 January 25, 2017
Matthew & Allison (Hurd) Herman Austin & Sarah Herman Austin & Sarah Herman Nate & Rebekah (Miller) Moyer

Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
Ray & Monica Hurd, Edon, OH Phil & Chris Herman, Edgerton, OH Phil & Chris Herman, Edgerton, OH Ed & Lila Miller, Wauseon OH
Vince & Jean Herman, Edgerton, OH Brent & Donna Mocherman, West Unity, OH Brent & Donna Mocherman, West Unity, OH Ken & Anita Hoffer, Ephrata PA

ISABELLA LYNN HOFFMAN MARIGOLD LEANN HURD OWEN MILO JENSON REMINGTON GRACE JENSON
Montpelier, OH West Unity, OH West Unity, OH West Unity, OH

January 30, 2013 February 18, 2017 December 3, 2012 September 15, 2015
Matt & Christie (Batt) Hoffman Daniel & Lauren (Bernath) Hurd Leah M. Watkins & Jeremy L. Jenson Leah M. Watkins & Jeremy L. Jenson

Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
Maurice & Cathie Batt, West Unity, OH Brian & Lori Hurd, Hiram, OH Steve & Ann (Patten) Cilley, West Unity, OH Steve & Ann (Patten) Cilley, West Unity, OH
Norm & Carol Hoffman, West Unity, OH Mark & Lucinda Bernath, West Unity, OH

NOAH MATHEW JOHNSON EMILY FAITH KANNEL
Fayette, OH Montpelier, OH
August 24, 2013
December 16, 2014
Mathew & Kristin (Ferguson) Johnson Chris & Michelle Kannel
Grandparents:
Grandparents:
Dave & Phyllis Johnson, Fayette, OH Mike & Sue Kannel, Montpelier, OH
Paula & (the late) Glennis Ferguson, Fayette OH Ray & Carol Marion, Covington, OH

Sugar and spice
And everything nice
That’s what little girls

are made of.

ADDILYN HOPE KING ALLISTER J.T. KING
Bryan, OH Bryan, OH

June 2, 2012 August 20, 2015
Tyson & Jennifer (Kintz) King Tyson & Jennifer (Kintz) King

Grandparents: Grandparents:
Duane & Sharon King, Bryan, OH Duane & Sharon King, Bryan, OH
Marilyn & Mitch Nofziger, West Unity, OH Marilyn & Mitch Nofziger, West Unity, OH

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AMELIA SERAPHINA KING KASEN SHANE KUNKLE PAIGE DIANE KUNKLE AMBRIA QUINN LANGHAM
Bryan, OH Fayette, OH Pioneer, OH Bryan, OH
July 20, 2012
October 23, 2017 December 29, 2015 December 29, 2017
Tyson & Jennifer (Kintz) King Ben & Abby (Wheeler) Kunkle Trevor & Patty Kunkle Eric & Amanda (Koch) Langham
Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
Duane & Sharon King, Bryan, OH Dewey & Ivy Kunkle, Fayette; Dave & Ann Richard & Fawn Kunkle, Alvordton, OH Keith & Cindy Langham,;
Marilyn & Mitch Nofziger, West Unity, OH Wheeler, Fayette; Melanie Wheeler, Ann Arbor Jerry & Annette McDonald, Camden, MI Michael & Shirley Rodgers; Dan & Sandi Koch

LOGANN RAE LAYMAN WILLOW ROSE LEGACY ABIGAILE MICHELLE LINDENMEYER BENTLEY OWEN MANDIGO
West Unity, OH Kunkle, OH Hamilton, IN Archbold, OH

September 26, 2017 April 28, 2017 September 30, 2016 January 26, 2018
Brittnee Hatfield & Troy Layman Jordan & Gabriella Legacy Jerime & Adrienne (Williams) Lindenmeyer Mark Mandigo & Ashley Clark

Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
Shelley Hatfield & Jeff Hatfield, West Unity, OH Jamie & Jen Legacy, Kunkle, OH Harold & Marilyn Lindenmeyer, Joseph & Sharon Mandigo, Nashua, NH
Linda Sample, Dave & Robbie Williams Scott Clark, Hudson; Jody Wheeler, Archbold
Ray & Mary Layman, West Unity, OH Josh & Jody Fraley, Payne OH

GUNNER M. MARSHALL GRIFFIN MCCLAY-CUMMINS ZANE TODD MCCLELLAN KALLEN CHASE MCKINNEY
Edgerton, OH Wauseon, OH Hurricane, WV Bryan, OH
April 8, 2017
December 28, 2017 January 31, 2014 July 26, 2014
Jon & Kimberly (Keuneke) Marshall Danielle McClay & Nick Cummins Trent & Hope (Collier) McClellan Lillian McKinney
Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
Terry & Barb Marshall, IN Tina McClay, Wauseon, OH Kenneth & Patsy Collier -West Unity, OH Bill & Michele McKinney, West Unity, OH
Jim & Helen Keuneke, IN
Sherre McClellan - Evans, WV
Cecil & Bonnie Fike, MI James McClellan - Cottageville, WV

BRYAN PARKS and
REC PRE-SCHOOL

Come join the program that has been preparing
our children for Kindergarten for 30 plus years.

SHENIAH LEIGH MILLER ANDRES JERAMEY MIRELES • A licensed program with a
Bryan, OH Archbold, OH new curriculum that meets
early learning standards
June 13, 2017 January 6, 2015 set by the State of Ohio
Samuel & Michelle Miller Ramiro & Alissa (Perez) Mireles to promote kindergarten
readiness.
Grandparents: Grandparents:
Larry Miller, Karen Losh Hughes Roger & Penny Perez, West Unity, OH • Music and large motor
activities are offered
Rogelio & Tomasa Amador, BAYLEE ALIVIA MOORE with an emphasis on
MAYSON RYAN MOLL Bryan, OH socialization.
Montpelier, OH
October 21, 2013 February 16, 2018 • Professional, loving staff.
Kurtis & Catie (Holbrook) Moore
Cheyenne (Moore) & Timothy Moll Jr Classes offered:
Grandparents: Grandparents: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (4 and 5 year olds)
Darold & Cathy Moore, Montpelier, OH
Tim & Shelly Moll, Montpelier, OH Mark & Susan Holbrook, West Unity, OH Tuesday and Thursday (3 and 4 year olds)
Brad & Laura Moore, Pioneer, OH
To register of obtain more
information call 419-633-6030

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SERENA AMARA MORGAN BRECKEN THOMAS MULL XANDER KYLE MYERS KYLEY RAE NADEAU
Montpelier, OH Queen Creek, AZ Stryker, OH Napoleon, OH
August 19, 2013 July 12, 2017
February 20, 2017 March 26, 2017
Lee & Nina (Perkins) Morgan Jason & Andrea (Shook) Mull Jared & Renee (Eichler) Myers Amber Showman & Eric Nadeau
Grandparents: Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents:
Charles Morgan, Mary Finn, Mark Shook, Archbold, OH Steve & Kelly Myers, Stryker, OH Janet & Jeffrey Showman, Defiance, OH
Paul Perkins Sr. & Chloa Perkins Terry & Lora Mull, Archbold, OH Kirk & Lou Anne Eichler, Stryker, OH
Maureen Nadeau, Napoleon, OH

MASON ANTHONY NADEAU KHYLER LEE NEMIRE NOLAN JAMES NIXON TIRZAH JOY NOECKER
Napoleon, OH Montpelier, OH Westfield, IN West Unity, OH
May 25, 2014 April 1, 2017
Erica Nemire December 4, 2015 January 26, 2018
Amber Showman & Eric Nadeau Grandparents: Derrick & Megan (Zieles) Nixon Lyndell & Rita (Heisey) Noecker
Grandparents:
Shane & Terri Sue Nemire, Montpelier, OH Grandparents: Grandparents:
Janet & Jeffrey Showman, Defiance, OH Dan & Debbie Nixon, Montpelier, OH Steve & Renee Heisey, West Unity, OH
Maureen Nadeau, Napoleon, OH Jim & Elizabeth Zieles, Indianapolis, IN Richard & Sylvia Noecker, Bethel, PA

MATILDA JOANNE OATES LIAM GRIFFITH O’CONNELL MICHAEL RAY OWENS MACIE LOU PETERS
Waldron, MI Philadelphia, PA Montpelier, OH Montpelier, OH
May 5, 2017 May 28, 2017 August 11, 2016 January 1, 2017

Rodney & Miranda (Roth) Oates Kyle & Whitney O’Connell Michael & Dena Moor Matt & Abbey (Sumner) Peters
Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:

Ron & Dianna Oates, Hudson, MI Charlene & Bill O’Connell, Swanton OH Dan & MaryAnn Peters, Bryan, OH
Charles & Jennifer Roth, Ney, OH Rita & John Zielinski, Philadelphia, PA AJ & Susan Thiel, Blakeslee, OH
Lynn & Michaela Wirick, West Unity, OH Shane & Tammy Sumner, Pioneer, OH

THEA ANNA RADEMACHER AMINA REYES AIDEN REYNA AMORA REYNA
Pioneer, OH Toledo, OH Montpelier, OH Montpelier, OH
July 2, 2017 November 12, 2015 May 19, 2013
March 16, 2017 Cynthia Albus & Dustn Reyna Cynthia Albus & Dustn Reyna
Cory & Kylie (Sentle) Rademacher Shi-Aja (Lawrence) & Emilio Reyes Grandparents: Grandparents:
Grandparents: Robin Egler, Montpelier, & Chris Albus, Angola; Robin Egler, Montpelier, & Chris Albus, Angola;
Grandparents: Olga & Gilbert Reyna, Bryan/Defiance. Olga & Gilbert Reyna, Bryan/Defiance.
Mary Mercer, Montpelier, OH Michelle & JJ Reyes, West Unity, OH
Denis & Merry Sentle, Pioneer, OH Keda & Eric Lawrence, Toledo, OH

Our future starts right here....

...Chiropractic today for a better
world tomorrow.

KAEDA LU RIBLET www.nafzigerchiro.com 419.445.1600
Edgerton, OH
202 Westfield Dr., Archbold
October 29, 2017
Chris & Keshia (Goebel) Riblet

Grandparents:
Rick & Kim Riblet, Defiance,OH
Mike & Jacine Goebel, Edon, OH

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CARSON JACOB ROBB SCARLETT DEANN RUNKEL JOSHUA JAMES SANCHEZ, JR. MASON MATTHEW SANDERS
Bryan, OH West Unity, OH Oregon, OH Edgerton/ Hicksville, OH
August 18, 2014 October 4, 2015
February 26, 2015 January 8, 2016
Jake & Kristen (Wilganowski) Robb Cory & Jessica (Hullinger) Runkel Josh & Kathryn (Quilter) Sanchez Amanda Herman & Matt Sanders
Grandparents: Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents:
Joe & Dana Robb, Bryan, OH Sandy & the late Vaughn Runkel, West Unity,; Basil & Candy Steffes, Sherwood, OH Randy & Susan Herman, Edgerton, OH
Clarence & Debbie Wilganowski, Belton, TX Steve & JoAnn Skiles, West Unity; Joyce & Michael Sanders, Hicksville, OH
Jerry Hullinger, Bryan, Jim Sanchez, Defiance, OH
Bernie & Michelle Quilter, Oregon, OH

EVANNAH MARIE SHIPLEY SAVANNAH JAYNE SHIPLEY BLAKE DAVID SHIPMAN CORA JUNE SHOOK
Struthers, OH Struthers, OH Stryker, OH Edon, Ohio
July 30, 2016
November 6, 2015 September 7, 2012 April 25, 2017
Dan & Krystal (Buell) Shipley Dan & Krystal (Buell) Shipley Tyler & Andi (Grieser) Shipman Steven & Lacey Shook
Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
Elson (Butch) & Rhonda Buell, Hamilton, IN Elson (Butch) & Rhonda Buell, Hamilton, IN Stan & Jen Shipman, West Unity, OH Roger & Amy Krauss, Bryan, OH
Joe & Connie Grieser, Stryker, OH Mike & Ruth Shook, Montpelier, OH
Tracy & Nancy Shipley, Greenford, OH Tracy & Nancy Shipley, Greenford, OH

NOLAN SHULTZ MACILYNN GRACE SHUMAKER MADDYLEE ANN SHUMAKER ADDISON PAIGE SIEGEL
Wauseon, OH West Unity, OH West Unity, OH West Unity, OH
May 31, 2015 August 9, 2016 October 3, 2017
February 13, 2015
Joshua & Jacquelyn (Weaver) Shultz Wes & Kayli (Jermeay) Shumaker Wes & Kayli (Jermeay) Shumaker Nathan & Elise (Oxender) Siegel
Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
Grandparents:
Michael & Janel Weaver, Napoleon, OH Gale & Deann Shumaker, Liberty Center Gale & Deann Shumaker, Liberty Center Galen & Sheila Siegel, West Unity, OH
Keith & Debra Jermeay, West Unity, OH Keith & Debra Jermeay, West Unity, OH John & Patricia Oxender, Pioneer, OH

Ray & Teri McDonnell Fort Wayne, IN Ray & Teri McDonnell Fort Wayne, IN

LIAM ALAN SMITH ADDISYN FAITH ST.JOHN AVA LYNN STITES RIKER THOMAS SWAGER
Fayette, OH Pettisville, OH Wauseon, OH Ft. Wayne, IN.
July 7, 2016
February 3, 2017 February 6, 2017 December 28, 2012
Joel Smith & Leah Bussing Robert & Yolanda (Aguilar) St. John Sierra Walters & Willie Stites Jacob & Heather Swager
Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
Bill & Tina Bussing, Fayette, OH Roberta & Mike Noe, Curtice, OH Shelby Walters, West Unity OH Lee & Kandy Swager, Fremont, IN
Jason & Lynette Smith, Fayette, OH Benjamin & Susan Aguilar, Wauseon, OH Frank & Jeanette Hull (late Todd Fisher)
Alice Stites, Wauseon Ohio
Montpelier, OH

Snips and snails A new baby is like the
And puppy-dogs’ tails beginning of all
That’s what little boys things-wonder,
hope, a dream of possibilities.
are made of.
~ Eda J. Le Shan

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AIDEN ALEXANDER THIEL GAVIN MATTHEW THORP DAVID ELIJAH TORRES CHEVLYNN NICHOLE TRAXLER
Edgerton, OH Perrysburg, OH Wauseon, OH Pioneer, OH
April 28, 2017
November 27, 2014 September 24, 2012 February 20, 2017
JJ & Kami (Bohner) Thiel Marty and Ashley (Fisher) Thorp Sydney Coger & Chris Torres Jj & Tiana (Wheeler) Traxler
Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
Dave & Julie Lane, Stryker, OH Troy (Helen Spangler) Thorp, Montpelier, OH Patricia Grieser Fayette, OH Lori & the late Kevin Traxler, West Unity, OH
David & Rosy Torres, Wauseon, OH
Chris Bohner, Edgerton, OH Shelley Whalen, Montpelier, OH Jim & Tonya Wheeler, Montpelier, OH
Frank and Jeanette Hull (late Todd Fisher)

ELLIS FREDERICK TURNBULL LAKYN ALLEN JAMES VANDYKE LYRK THOMAS WAYNE VANDYKE AVERII LYNN WALDFOGEL
Bryan, OH Montpelier, OH Montpelier, OH Delta, OH
August 8, 2015
September 19, 2017 February 3, 2017 April 3, 2014
Caleb & Emily (Grisier) Turnbull Miranda Buchanan & Brandon VanDyke Miranda Buchanan & Brandon VanDyke Scarllette & Jake Gombash, Asher Waldfogel
Grandparents:
Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
Tom & Lisa Turnbull, Bryan, OH Becky & Jim Weber, Pioneer, OH Becky & Jim Weber, Pioneer, OH Michele & Michael Jones
Kelly & Robert Hollstein, Montpelier, OH Kelly & Robert Hollstein, Montpelier, OH Eric & Jill Johnson, Lori Stutesman,
Gwen Grisier, Archbold, OH Randal Buchanan, Montpelier, OH Polly &Willie Gombash, Wauseon, OH
Fred & Helen Grisier, Stryker, Ohio Randal Buchanan, Montpelier, OH

AUBREY ANN WATERSTON ROWAN GRACE WEIS “Children arrive so fresh
Montpelier, OH Liberty Center, OH from heaven they are born
May 15, 2017 December 12, 2016 with angel wings. If we love
them completely, they are
John & Ashley (Moore) Waterston Jeffrey & Ashley (Parsons) Weis able to fly.”
Grandparents: Grandparents:
~ Emilie Aherm
Chuck & Stacie Moore, Montpelier, OH Tracey & Jeff Weis, Swanton, OH
James Waterston & the late Nancy Waterston, Pam & Troy Parsons, Delta, OH

Pioneer, OH

BRYER ALAN WHEELER CARTER REMINGTON WHEELER
West Unity, OH West Unity, OH
August 27, 2014
January 13, 2017
Justin Wheeler & Alyssa Jermeay Alaina Champion & Hunter Wheeler
Grandparents:
Grandparents:
Jim & Tonya Wheeler Chad & Amy Champion, Fayette, OH
Wayne & Gladys Miller, Jackie Jermeay Al & Stacy Wheeler, West Unity, OH

HOLDEN WHITAKER MADELYN WHITAKER
Montpelier, OH Montpelier, OH

October 13, 2017 December 31, 2013
Kelsey Brubaker & Gavin Whitaker Kelsey Brubaker & Gavin Whitaker

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BRAXTON HUNTER WILLIAMS CAMREIGH AMORA WOOLACE AVERY CAMILLE XIMINES JACOB MATTHEW YODER
Bryan, OH Stryker, OH Montpelier, OH Waldron, Michigan
May 1, 2017 July 31,2017 December 30, 2014
August 22, 2017
Ryann Williams Ashley Haines & Brannan Woolace Carlton & Abigail (Hickman) Ximines Matthew & Rachel (Bernath) Yoder
Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents: Grandparents:
Tracey Rupp, Bryan OH
Eric & Dawn Woolace, Stryker & Fairview, OH Dan & Deb Hickman, Edon, OH Brian & Dawn Grant, Defiance, OH
Becky Lerma, Archbold Oh Wayne & Wanda Yoder, Pioneer, OH
Corkey Haines, Pioneer Oh Mark & Lucinda Bernath, West Unity, OH

OLIVER BRIAN YODER
Waldron, Michigan
December 30, 2014

Matthew & Rachel (Bernath) Yoder
Grandparents:

Brian & Dawn Grant, Defiance, OH
Wayne & Wanda Yoder, Pioneer, OH
Mark & Lucinda Bernath, West Unity, OH

WILBUR LEE YODER
Waldron, MI
May 18, 2016

Matthew & Rachel (Bernath) Yoder
Grandparents:

Brian & Dawn Grant, Defiance, OH
Wayne & Wanda Yoder, Pioneer, OH
Mark & Lucinda Bernath, West Unity, OH

A baby will make
love stronger,
days shorter,
nights longer,
bank balance
smaller,
home happier,
clothes dirty,
the past
forgotten,
and the future

worth living for.

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