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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 2018 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 10 EDITION 1

THIS WEEK IN Delta Native Welcomed As New
Fulton County 4H Extension Educator
TvHIELLAGE reporter
PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF pushed for her to choose really strong competition “There (are) a lot of differ-
Worley Murder Trail something else away from and many people applied ent opportunities that 4H
Postponed Until February DREAM JOB ... Kayla Miller is the new Extension Edu- Northwest Ohio. Instead, for the position.” offers,” Miller said. She
cator, 4H Youth Development, for Fulton County. she thought if she stuck added while people may
•••• with agriculture around Her job now is to carry see 4H as a farming orga-
Fulton County Grand Jury Lake Erie, she could get a the torch forward. “The nization, there are oppor-
Indicts Twelve Individuals job near home. Fulton County 4H pro- tunities for children who
gram is very strong, very live in town and the sub-
•••• So she took the fel- robust,” Miller said. “It’s urbs as well.
Williams County JFS Director lowship in D.C. to learn one of the larger mem-
about policies and poli- bership - number-wise “I was definitely one of
Pushing Workforce cy-making in the federal - programs in Northwest those people,” Miller said.
Developement Partnership government because she Ohio.” Fulton County 4H “I grew up on a 2-acre
would have to report to has a strong foothold on hobby farm with one
•••• the bureaucracy at some livestock as evidenced by horse.” That’s not to say
Williams County Fair Board point. The Fulton Coun- the Fulton County Fair. she doesn’t have roots in
ty position opened up in Miller hopes to grow the the agricultural world;
Hears Proposal For July and she applied. The book projects and small her mother grew up on
New Poultry Barn position opened up ear- animal side of the pro- a farm near Metamora.
lier this year when the gram. Raising small animals like
•••• previous 4-H coordinator chickens, rabbits, goats,
Wauseon Welcomes Home retired. She threw her hat The book projects and dogs doesn’t require
in the ring and hoped for cover cooking, sewing, a lot of land and that’s
Old Rescue Truck the best. “I wasn’t sure woodworking, electricity the kind of exposure she’s
•••• if I was what they were and the like, that teach used to from growing up.
looking for or not, but I life skills. These projects “You can still exhibit at
Montpelier Village Council guess I was because they allow members to go on fair,” Miller said.
Says Goodbye To picked me,” Miller said. “I to the state fair for judg- CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
Two Of Its Own was very glad. There was ing if a project can do
•••• well at the county level.

Delta Village Council
Discusses Water & Sewer

Rate Study Needed To
Comply With EPA Mandate

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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Swanton Wrestler Earns Pair Of Wauseon Wrestlers By: James Pruitt earned a graduate degree
100th Win Of Career Reach 100 Win Plateau THE VILLAGE REPORTER in Water Quality. She
also completed a fellow-
100 WIN PLATEAU … Wauseon senior wrestler Alex Sosa reached 100 career wins When Kayla Miller was ship Washington, D.C. “I
earlier in the season by defeating Cole Ragan of Anthony Wayne by fall on the sec- growing up she knew she always wanted to do this
ond day of the Fricker’s Duals tournament in Defiance. wanted to work in an ag- job,” Miller said.
riculture-related field and
PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF do it in Fulton County. As So halfway through her West Unity Senior Center Manager
MILESTONE REACHED ... Swanton Senior Trevor Schaller reached the 100 win it turned out, the Delta undergraduate degree she Retires After Long Career
plateau early in his final season of wrestling for the Bulldogs. Here he displays the native achieved both ob- began to look at the de-
commemorative banner with his mother Laura and father John. jectives when she was gree she would need for
named the OSU Exten- this job. An advisor talk-
Montpelier’s Austin Grubb sion Educator, 4H Youth ed to her and asked what
Joins 100 Wins Club Development, for Fulton kind of job she wanted
County. and when she told him,
100 WIN CLUB … Wauseon senior Mauricio Barajas won the 100th match of his the man said positions
career on Thursday, December 21st at Patrick Henry. Barajas pinned the Patriot’s Miller, 25, graduated in Northwest Ohio don’t
Josafat Hinojosa in the 145-pound weight class to accomplish the feat and help the from Delta High School, open up and, if they do,
Indians to a 57-9 win over Patrick Henry in a NWOAL dual match. Bowling Green State Uni- they would be filled by
versity and Ohio State people with more seniori-
Archbold High School Athletic Hall University, where she ty, Miller said. The advisor
Of Fame Inductees Announced

INFORMATION PROVIDED The 2018 class of the Archbold High the 152-pound state wrestling champion in
100 WINS … Montpelier wrestler Austin Grubb earned his 100th career victory at School Athletic Hall of Fame has been an- 1990. He was a defensive end on the 1988
the Edgerton Invitation on Saturday, December 16th. Grubb, a junior, defeated nounced. The inductees, as selected by the State Championship team and earned 2nd
Logan Heller of Bryan by fall in the 160-pound weight class to help the Locos defeat Hall of Fame Committee, will be honored team All-Ohio honors that year also.
Bryan 42-30 in a dual match. at a banquet sponsored by the Archbold
Rotary Club on Saturday, January 20th at Susan Pape White (Class of ‘94)-Susan
Founders Hall in Archbold. For information was named 1st Team All-Ohio as a pitcher
on banquet tickets, contact Kevin Morton at twice and had 10 career no-hitters and a
419-446-2746. This year’s honorees include: 0.67 ERA. She was also voted 3rd Team All-
Ohio in volleyball.
John Downey (Football Coach 1979-
2008)-John won 222 games, had five newMeredith Neff Luther (Class of ’97)-
unbeaten regular seasons, nine play-
off appearances, and won the 1988 State Meredith earned 11 letters in three sports,
Championship. Downey was twice named with her volleyball teams owning a record of
Ohio Coach of the Year. 93-10. She was also named 1st Team All-
Ohio in volleyball.
Ed Grime (Class of ’72)-Ed was an out-
standing left-handed pitcher. Grime had the Kacy Stevens Myers (Class of ’99)-Kacy
amazing feat of throwing three no-hitters in was twice voted 1st Team All-Ohio in vol-
a six-day span. Ed spent several years in the leyball as her team went 108-6 during her
Philadelphia Phillies organization. career including a state championship in
1988. She went on to play at the University
Curt Spotts (Class of ’77)-Curt won 10 of Toledo where she was a four-time letter-
letters in three sports. Spotts earned first winner.
team NWOAL honors in football, basketball,
and baseball. Curt was named to the All- Jill Evans Holdgreve (Class of ’02)-Jill
Ohio team in 1977 was chosen to the 1st Team All-Ohio in vol-
leyball and was 3rd Team All-Ohio in bas-
Roel Galvan (Class of ’83)-Roel was a ketball. She continued her volleyball career
star running back on the 1982 State Run- at Defiance College.
ner-Up football team. He won 11 letters in
three sports and also won 109 wrestling Donnie Young (Class of ’02)-Donnie
matches and reached the state meet. won 15 letters in four sports and placed
twiceExact luthseivsetlaytaetwrestling meet along with
Chad Martz (Class of ’90)-Chad was a fourth place in the 400 meter run at the
state meet.

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Taco Bell Opens In Swanton

PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF

FINAL DAY ... Alice Holstein (center) retired Dec. 29, 2017, after 29 years with the
Williams County Department of Aging. She spent the last 18 as site manager in
West Unity. She will be replaced by Krystal Hallock, left. At right is Department of
Aging Executive Director Maggie Fisher.

PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF By: James Pruitt the best of luck.”
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Of all the times she’s had in her job,
RIBBON CUTTING ... Swanton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Neil To-
eppe and Taco Bell Regional Manager hold the ribbon as employees Charles Hight- The West Unity Senior Center said opening the West Unity center ranks as
ower (left) and Chris Mangus (right) make the cut to officially open Swanton’s Taco goodbye to its longtime site manager the most memorable. “It was terrifying,”
Bell located on Airport Highway. The newest addition to Swanton’s growing list of Dec. 29 as Alice Holstein retired. Holstein said smiling.
eateries will open daily at 7:00 a.m. and close at 2:00 a.m. during the week and
4:00 a.m. on weekends. Holstein began working for the Wil- She thinks of the people she has
liams County Department of Aging in served and worked with as close to fam-
1988 as a cook and worked her way up ily. “It’s a very good group; they are
to site manager. She had been at the the best. I couldn’t have had a better
helm in West Unity for 18 years. “It’s group,” Holstein said. “I see them more
been a long time coming,” Holstein said. than some of my own family.”
“I am going to miss everybody.”
Her immediate retirement plans
Department of Aging Executive Di- are to travel to San Diego for a couple
rector Maggie Fisher praised Holstein of weeks to visit with a grandson and
for her hard work and dedication. “She his family. “He is stationed at the Navy
has been a wonderful person to work base,” Holstein said. “Hopefully I will get
with,” Fisher said. “She has done so to see it.”
much for the senior center. I wish her
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Local Obituaries

Ned Bauer (1951 - 2017) Robert Garcia (1959 - 2017) Judith Swank (1948 - 2017)

Ned A. Bauer, 66, of Robert Garcia, age 58, Judith D. Swank, 69,
Pioneer passed away Fri- of Stryker, passed away of Bryan passed away ear-
day morning in Sebring, unexpectedly on Tuesday, ly Friday morning at Defi-
Florida. December 26, 2017, in his ance Area Inpatient Hos-
home. pice Center. She was born
He was born August on September 23, 1948 in
21, 1951 in Bryan, Ohio Robert was born in Decatur, Illinois to Bobbie
to Russell E. and Edna Elaine, Arkansas on June “Cricket” F. and Charlene
M. (Buff) Bauer. Ned 10, 1959, the son of Pino C. (Shaw) Housh.
graduated from Montpe- and Adella (Laureles) Gar-
lier High School in 1969. cia. Judith graduated from
He married Anna L. Mc- Montpelier High School in
Millen on December 1, He was a member of 1966. On December 21,
1973 in Montpelier, Ohio the Archbold Evangelical 1968 in Montpelier she
and she survives. Church. He loved watch- married Roger D. Swank
ing his son, Noah, in his and he survives. Judith
From 1974-1995 Ned sporting events. He was was a homemaker and at-
owned and operated Ace also a fan of the Tennes- tended the Pioneer United Methodist Church.
Citgo in Montpelier, where he also did car repair and see Titans and the University of Michigan. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Roger;
mechanic work. From 1996-present he owned and Surviving are daughter, Brianna Garcia of Archbold; three sons, Rodger (Tammy) Swank of Pioneer, Donald
operated Jim’s Carry Out in Pioneer. Ned enjoyed son, Noah Garcia of Archbold; parents, Pino and Adella (Kathy) Swank of Canton, Ohio, and William (Char-
golfing, driving his classic cars, collecting cast iron Garcia of Stryker; and three sisters, Elva (Harley) Ford lene) Swank of Edgerton; six grandchildren, McKayla,
antique banks and fishing. He was a member of the of Indiana, Linda (Randy) Rodriguez of Archbold and Alyssa, Joshua, Nathan, Ava and Nolan Swank; and
Pioneer Church of the Nazarene. Dolores Garcia of Stryker. sister Patricia Corns of Bryan.
He is survived by his wife Anna of Pioneer; chil- The family requests that memorial contributions be Judith was preceded in death by her father in 1995,
dren, Ben (Misty) Bauer of Lake Worth, Florida, Andy given to the benevolence of the family. Online condo- her mother in 2015, and brother Randy Housh in 1972.
Bauer of Pioneer, and Nathan (Rachele) Bauer of On- lences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh. According to Judith’s wishes there will be no visita-
sted, Michigan; three grandchildren, Tyler, Halle and com. tion and the interment will be private. Memorial contri-
Gavin; two brothers Russell (Ann) Bauer of Cicero, butions may be made to Defiance Area Inpatient Hos-
Indiana, Kenneth (Betty) Bauer of Montpelier, and Beryl Grisier (1939 - 2017) pice Center or the Pioneer United Methodist Church.
Marsha (Ken) Bender of Morenci, Michigan.
Ned was preceded in death by his parents, two Beryl L. Grisier, age Reporter
brothers Gail and Lee Bauer, and sister Patricia 78, of Stryker, passed www.thevillagereporter.com
Cronk. away peacefully at Lau-
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Kenny was born Janu- VETERAN Stryker United Methodist tion of the publisher/editor with respect given to opinion, yet protection
Church where he devoted given to the subject. Letters must be limited to a word count of 500.
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Ohio, one of eight children balanced format. “The Village Reporter” makes every effort to stay neu-
born to the late Lester and tem, printing the bulletins, and even playing the organ. tral in political and other debatable issues. It is the desire of the com-
Beryl thoroughly enjoyed cheering for his Cleveland In- pany to print facts and allow our readers to process information, draw-
Hulda (Miller) Grime. An dians and attending Tuesday morning coffee meetings ing their own opinions.
Army veteran of the Ko- * Newspaper counter sales are available throughout Williams and Ful-
rean Conflict, Kenny mar- at his brother Fred’s house. ton Counties in Northwest Ohio.
Beryl is preceded in death by his parents; his wife * Newspaper deadline for submitting news releases, sports statistics
ried Martha J. Beck on Deana; brother Robert Grisier; and brother David and advertisements stands at the Friday prior to publication by 5:00
July 28, 1956 in Archbold, p.m.
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Grisier of Napoleon; daughter Elizabeth (Mike Paxton) print weeks during the summer and one non print week around the
retired from Quality Glass Grisier of Bryan; and son Michael (Bonnie Lloyd) Grisi- holidays.
VETERAN where he was an Installer
for many years, retiring er of Stryker; and two step-daughters: Tracy Murray
of Toledo and Erin O’Bryan of Toledo. Also surviving
in 1986 due to a medical are ten grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and
condition. He previously worked for Miller Brothers
Paving for 25 years and also for Sauder Woodworking. five great-grandchildren. Surviving also is a brother
Frederick (Helen) Grisier of Stryker and a sister, Phyl-
Kenny was a member of First Presbyterian Church in lis Grisier Reed of Centerville, Ohio.
West Unity. He was also a member of the Machine
Operators Union, and the former West Unity Sports- Visitation for Beryl will be held at the Grisier Fu-
neral Home in Stryker, Ohio on Thursday, January 4,
man’s Club where he served as Treasurer. Kenny en- from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. A funeral service will be
joyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and playing card
games. He was known as a jokester and a well-versed held directly following the visitation at 2 PM with The
Reverend Dr. James Ernst of the Stryker United Meth-
storyteller. He treasured the time he was able to spend odist Church, officiating. The family requests that
with his family, especially memories made by his chil-
dren and grandchildren. memorial contributions be given to the Stryker Unit-
ed Methodist Church or the benevolence of the fam-
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Martha of West ily. Online condolences may be offered to the family at
Unity; three children, Willie (Kim) Grime of West Unity,
Troy (Jeri) Grime also of West Unity and Tamara (Matt) www.grisierfh.com. Grisier Funeral Homes of Stryker,
Ohio have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Grube of Bryan; 11 grandchildren and six great-grand-
children; one sister, Margaret Saul of Bryan and many
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Richard Gilcher (1959 - 2017) 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio
son, Sam; two sisters, Evelyn Grime and Doris Wyse; Open: Mon. - Fri. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m).; Sat. (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
four brothers, Wayne, Donnie, Leo and Harold Grime. Richard B. Gilcher, 58,
Visitation for Kenneth J. Grime will be held Wednes- of Montpelier passed away Phone: (419) 485-4851 / Fax: (877) 778-9425
day, January 3, 2018 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Friday morning at Parkview Email: [email protected]
Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 202 North Liberty North in Fort Wayne, Indi- Website: www.thevillagereporter.com
Street, West Unity. Funeral services for Kenny will be ana.
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He was born on January
held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 4, 2018 at First 29, 1959 in Bryan to Don- STRYKER EDGERTON
Presbyterian Church, 201 East North Street, West ald W. and Joann J. (Sidle) Stryker Main Stop Main Stop, C-Store
Unity with Pastor Thomas Steensma officiating. Inter- Gilcher, Sr. Richard grad- WEST UNITY
ment will follow in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Arch- uated from Hilltop High Valero, Shamrock, WAUSEON
bold. Visitation will also be held at the church one School in 1977. Chief Supermarket,
hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Dollar General Marathon, Walmart
Those planning an expression of sympathy are He was a supervisor at FAYETTE Courtview Mart Shell,
asked to consider memorial contributions be made to Alex Products, a division of Circle K, Dollar General
Community Health Professional Hospice, 1215 Port- A-Stamp in Ridgeville Cor- Circle K, Main Stop,
land Street, Bryan, Ohio 43506, or to the charity of the ners, Ohio. Richard was Dollar General PIONEER/HOLIDAYCITY
donor’s choice. a former member of the ARCHBOLD Main Stop, Village Market,
Condolences may be sent to the family or the online Montpelier Eagles. Valero,
guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com Richard is survived by his father Donald W. Gilcher, Super Value, Dollar General,
Sr., of Montpelier; three sons, Nathan (Beth) Gilcher of Hutch’s Marathon,
Jan Filip Crown City, Ohio, Tyler (Kait) Gilcher of Dayton, Ohio and Rite Aid, Circle K, EDON / BLAKESLEE
Adam J. (Rosie Kingston) Gilcher of Dayton; two grand- Dollar General, Pop Shop
Jan G Filip, 70, passed away November 30th in children Violet and Cameron Gilcher of Crown City, Ohio; Slattery
California, where he had resided for many years. two sisters, Nita Jo Laforet-Lachke and Vivek Lachke of DELTA Shamrock
Montpelier and Elva Jo Treace of Montpelier; and many Dollar General, Kwik Stop LYONS
A native of West Unity, he graduated from Arch- nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Main Stop
bold High School in 1965 and Bowling Green State He was preceded in death by his mother Joann Gilcher Delta Speedway SWANTON
University. in 1998, daughter Alesia Gilcher in 1982, brother Donald MONTPELIER Dollar General
Gilcher, Jr. in 2015, two brothers-in-law Frederick La- Ace Automotive, METAMORA
He was a band director and music teacher at Kings foret and Skip Treace, and one nephew Frederick Laforet,
Mills, Holgate, Delta and Fayette. He also worked at Jr. Main Stop, TMart
Mohawk Tools and Superior Carbon Products. He Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer As- Circle K, BRYAN
loved officiating many sports, but volleyball was his sistance of Williams County. Condolences can be left at Dollar General, Rowes, Circle K, Main Stop,
favorite. www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com. Millers New Market, Fountain City Ice House,
Two Brothers Market, Dollar General, Walmart
He was preceded in death by his parents Louis Rings Pharmacy Phil’s One Stop
and Lucile (Yager) Filip, his brother, Jim Filip, and
nieces Tracy Pierman and Bethany Pierman. PETTISVILLE
Sunday’s Market
He is survived by his daughters, Amy (Dan)
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his sister Judy Klopfenstein of Arizona, his grand-
children, Tyler, Kallie, and Kade, and many nieces THE VILLAGE REPORTER
and nephews.
115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio 43543
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Obits (Continued)

Pauline Guy (1917 - 2017) Dwight Houttekier (1943 - 2017) Constance Miller (1958 - 2017)

Pauline M. Guy, 100, Dwight Joseph Houttekier, 74, of rural Morenci, Constance A. (Simon)
of Pioneer passed away died Monday morning, December 18, 2017, at his Miller, age 59, of Delta,
Tuesday evening at Hill- home, while under the care of Hospice of Lenawee. passed away unexpected-
side Country Living in ru- ly in her sleep early Sun-
ral Bryan. Born January 13, 1943, in Adrian, he was the son day morning, December
of the late George and Shirley (Bailey) Houttekier. 17, 2017.
She was born on Janu-
ary 21, 1917 in Bridge- Dwight grew up in the Clayon area where he at- She was born in To-
water Township to Lewis tended grade school. An auto mechanic, he owned ledo on January 24, 1958
R. and Celesta E. (Betzer) and operated the former Fayette Auto Repair on Ful- to the late Donald Simon
Parney. She married Har- ton Street in Fayette for over 30 years. He also drove Sr. and Rosemarie “Rosie”
old W. Guy and he preced- school bus for Morenci Area Schools for ten years and Cufr.
ed her in death on June spent many summers at various area community fes-
20, 1971. tivals and events selling food and drink from his retail Connie was a gradu-
food wagon. ate of Delta High School.
Pauline was a member She married Todd Miller
of the Pioneer Church of In his spare time, Dwight loved to fish at Hudson on August 27, 1983.
the Nazarene. She sold Lake and took great pride in tending to his garden.
Stanley Products door to door. Pauline also provided He loved spending time with his family, especially his Connie worked for
Home Care for the elderly and cleaned homes at one grandchildren, and enjoyed his many pet companions Dresh Tolson Dental Labs in Sylvania for over 30 years
time. through the years. as a department manager. She was a gifted seam-
She is survived by three children, Darrell R. Guy of stress, a talented cook and baker. Connie had a pas-
Pioneer, Dennis (Maureen E. Patrick) Guy of Wester- Dwight married Patricia (Wollter) Wagner 36 years sion for gardening and especially caring for her flowers
ville, Ohio and Donna (Will) Gibbs of Indianapolis, In- ago on July 26, 1981, at the First Congregational around the house. Most of all she had a giving heart;
diana; twelve grandchildren, fourteen great grandchil- Church of Morenci. She survives. Also surviving are always thinking of others and lending a helping hand
dren; and brother Don (Roberta) Parney of Camden, step-children, Michael (Maria) Wagner and Diane (Car- without being asked.
Michigan. men) Molitierno; his children, Tim (Vickie) Houttekier,
Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, hus- Denise (Jason) Fain, Michelle Jones, Michael (Jennifer) She is survived by her brothers, Don (Pam) Simon
band Harold, son Duane H. Guy, and siblings Lucille Houttekier, and Nicole (Doug) Smoke; a sister, Hilda Jr. and Randy (Pam Castillo) Simon; sisters, Diane
Johnston, Mildred Booth, Frank Parney and Floyd Par- (Gerald) Cool; brother, Morris Houttekier; 18 grand- (Bob) Norden, Carolyn Golden and Cheryl Carter; un-
ney. children; and 17 great-grandchildren. cle, Dave (Eileen) Cufr; aunt, Millie (Leo) Kuhn; and
She was a favorite among the staff of Visiting Angels many nieces, nephews and friends.
and at Hillside Country Living, to both of whom the In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
family is eternally grateful for their loving care. by a daughter, Pam Ghering; a grandson, Richard Paul In addition to her parents, Connie was also preced-
Memorial contributions may be given to Anna’s Jones; a brother, Paul Houttekier; and a son-in-law, ed in death by her brother, Roger Simon and niece,
House at Hillside Country Living. Condolences can be Jeff Jones. Melanie Golden.
left at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are being handled by the Eagle Fu- In lieu of flowers, those wishing an expression of
Rose Hanna (1934 - 2017) neral Home in Morenci. sympathy are asked to consider contributions to the
family, c/o Todd Miller for a charity to be determined
Rose E. (McCarthy) Memorial contributions in honor of Dwight can at a later time. Online condolences may be sent to the
Hanna, 83 years, of Defi- be designated to the First Congregational Church of family through our website at www.barnesfuneralcha-
ance passed away Tues- Morenci or Hospice of Lenawee. Friends can share pel.com.
day, December 19, 2017 memories and words of comfort with the family online
in her residence. at www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. Evelyn Priest (1920 - 2017)

Rose was born De- Suzanne Carnahan (1947 - 2017) Evelyn Belle “Teny”
cember 11, 1934 in New Priest, 97 years, of Bryan,
Washington, Ohio, the Suzanne Carnahan, 70 years, of Defiance and for- passed away peacefully at
daughter of the late, An- merly of Sherwood, passed away Wednesday, Decem- 8:17 a.m., Sunday, De-
thony M. and Ruth A. (Eh- ber 27, 2017 in her residence with her family at her cember 24, 2017 in her
rat) McCarthy. side. home.

She was a 1952 grad- Suzanne was born August 2, 1947 in Peoria, Illi- Evelyn was born Janu-
uate of Defiance High nois, the daughter of the late Robert and Marie (Hol- ary 13, 1920 in Williams
School. Rose continued lis) Sharp. She was a 1965 graduate of Tinora High County, Ohio, the daugh-
her education at St. Vin- School. Suzanne married Jack L. Carnahan on No- ter of the late Frank James
cent Hospital School of vember 12, 1964 in Defiance, and he preceded her in and Clara Belle (Brenner)
Nursing, where she obtained a registered nurse degree death on December 17, 2010. Beavers.
in September of 1955. She also attended Defiance Col-
lege where she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science She worked as a press operator at JCIM for 17 years, She married John Lew-
– Special Nursing in 1985 and continued her studies retiring in 2014. Suzanne enjoyed reading, camping, is Priest, also known as
where she obtained a Masters of Business Adminis- and her favorite thing in the world was spending time “Louie” on June 14, 1940
tration from University of St. Francis in 1993. Rose and caring for her children, grandchildren and great- in Fort Lauderdale, Flor-
married Gerald E. Hanna on October 18, 1958 and he grandchildren. They were her world! ida, and he preceded her
preceded her in death on September 23, 1998. Rose in death on April 14, 1981. A devoted and dedicated
was a talented nurse working at various hospitals and Surviving are her three children, Terri (David) Leon- homemaker, Evelyn worked at Mohawk Tools as a ma-
in private nursing care. She began working for Com- ard, Jack C. (Brenda) Carnahan and Tina (Matthew) chine operator for 13 years, retiring in 1985. She was
munity Hospitals and Wellness Center, Bryan Hospi- Smith, all of Defiance; 10 grandchildren and eight a former 50-year member of Wesley United Methodist
tal in 1972 holding various positions: Operating Room great-grandchildren; six sisters, Virginia Green of Cin- Church as well as a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie
Supervisor, Director of Nursing, Assistant Administra- cinnati, Edith Layne of Sherwood, Judy Wisda of Cold- 2233. Evelyn was an avid gardener, tending to her veg-
tor for Patient Services and Director of Nursing, and water, Michigan, Marilyn Richards of Defiance, Betty etable garden and flowers. She tended to her chickens
finishing her career as Vice President of Patient Care Greer of Sherwood and Sharon Linebrink of Hicksville; and sold the eggs. She was also known as an excel-
from 1986 and retiring in 2000. She is a member of six brothers, Robert Sharp of Defiance, William Sharp lent baker and would take her “goodies” to the Bryan
St. Isidore Catholic Church- Marysdale, where she was of Sherwood, Ronald Sharp of Sherwood, Jack Sharp Farmer’s Market each summer. Evelyn also found en-
very active. Rose was a member of the Alter and Rosary of Sherwood, Dan Sharp of Hicksville and Jim Sharp of joyment in sewing, knitting and reading a good book.
Society, where she served as past President and Sec- Sherwood; mother-in-law, Violet Collier of Continental; Surviving are her five children, John L. (Marsha)
retary, Lay Minister, and past President of the Parrish sister-in-law, Mary Lou (Dave) Pitney of Continental. Priest of Hilliard, Ohio, Thelma (Gerald) Hawkins of
Council. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Edon, Ohio, Judy (John) Brown of Toledo, and twin
Surviving are her three daughters, Mary R. Chap- Jack; two sisters, Sally Sharp and Linda Sharp and daughters, Joann Priest of Defiance and Joan Priest of
man of Ney, Rebecca J. Hanna of Blueridge, Georgia, one brother, Raymond Sharp. Bryan; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren
and Amy C. Kolb of Evansport, six grandchildren, Kris- and three great-great-grandchildren. She was pre-
topher (Rachel) McCreight, Tara (Jason) Cromwell, There will be no visitation and graveside services will ceded in death by her parents; husband, John; three
James (Jessica) Chapman, John (Gail Burns) Chap- be held in the summer of 2018 in Sherwood Cemetery. sisters, Kathleen Walsh, Leona Green and Elva Jane
man, Kelley (James) Bruce, and Danielle Kolb, and 18 Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Grillo; three brothers, Herbert Beavers, Howard Bea-
Great-Grandchildren. Rose was preceded in death by Funeral Home, 230 East Elm Street, Sherwood, Ohio vers and Ralph Beavers.
one daughter, Jennifer McCreight, five sisters, Bar- 43556. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked
bara Shinners, Joan Buchman, Carolyn Willis, Mary to consider memorial donations be given to Heartland
McCarthy, and Helen McCarthy; four brothers, Phil- Those planning an expression of sympathy are Hospice or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
lip McCarthy, Ernest McCarthy, James McCarthy, and asked to consider memorial contributions be made to You can send your condolences or share your mem-
Robert McCarthy. the charity of the donor’s choice. ories with the family by visiting Evelyn’s obituary page
Those planning an expression of sympathy are at www.oberlinturnbull.com
asked to consider memorial contributions be made Condolences may be sent to the family or the online
to S.H.A.R.E Foundation- Community Hospitals and guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com. Vickie Jarboe (1948 - 2017)
Wellness Centers.
Condolences may be sent to the family or the online Juan Rodriguez (1925 - 2017) Vickie L. Jarboe, 69, of Montpelier passed away
guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com. Wednesday morning at Defiance Area Inpatient Hos-
VETERAN Juan G. Rodriguez, 92, pice Center.
Marilyne Pitsenbarger (1955 - 2017) of Wauseon, a World War
II veteran from the Great- She was born on October 25, 1948 in Bryan to Wil-
Marilyne M. Pitsenbarger, 62, of Montpelier passed est Generation, passed away Friday morning Decem- liam F. and Dorothy A. (Warner) Brown. Vickie at-
away Tuesday evening at her home. ber 29, 2017. tended Montpelier High School. She worked in flower
He had worked at American Can in Whitehouse be- shops in Montpelier and was a former member of the
She was born on August 4, 1955 in Kingston, On- fore his retirement. Montpelier Moose and Montpelier Eagles.
tario, Canada to Philip E. and Christine (Roberts) Mr. Rodriguez was born February 14, 1925 in Sa-
Kostelac. binal, Texas the son of the late Jesus and Maria (Gon- She is survived by her mother Dorothy Brown of
zales) Rodriguez. On October 6, 1946 he married An- Montpelier; daughter Monica S. Snyder and Greg Clark
On December 22, 1997 she married Elbert C. Pite- tonia Rios she preceded him in death in 1972. He then of Bryan; son Craig (Justina) Jarboe of Montpelier; five
senbarger and he survives. Marilyne was a member of married Delfina Zapien on February 1, 1975 and she grandchildren and one great grandchild; and brother
Allen Baptist Church in Coldwater, Michigan. survives. He and Delfina were active members of St. Dan (Deb) Brown of Alvordton. She was preceded in
Caspar Catholic Church. He was Ordained Deacon of death by her father in 2017.
She is survived by her husband of almost 20 years, the Catholic Church in 1975. Juan retired from active
Elbert; son Vince (Sandra) Howlett of Calera, Alabama; Deacon duties after 30 years of faithful service in 2005 A private memorial service will be held. Memorial
daughters Amanda (Marcus) Tucker of Torbay, New and was elevated to Senior Status. contributions may be given to the Williams County Hu-
Foundland and Christine (Greg) Mahoney of Paradise, Surviving besides his wife Delfina are children Rich- mane Society. Condolences can be left at www.theth-
New Foundland; step children David (Sheryl) Pitsen- ard R. Rodriguez, Juan R. Rodriguez, Mary Olga (Mar- ompsonfuneralhome.com.
barger of Oregon, Ohio and Ken Pitsenbarger of Sut- cos) Rodriguez-Morales, Roy R. Rodriguez, Chris R.
ter Creek, California; numerous grandchildren and Rodriguez, Gloria (Michael) Avina and Linda (Martin) ADDITIONAL OBITUARIES ON PAGE 4
great grandchildren; sisters Charlotte (Hilary) O’Neill Tamayo and 19 Grandchildren, 25 Great grand chil-
of Chairmont, Alberta and Sharon (John) Evans of dren and 3 great great grand children and many close
Creston, British Columbia; and brother James (Joyce) nieces and nephews.
Kostelac of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Mass of the Resurrection will be Celebrated at
11:00am Friday January 5, 2018 at St. Caspar Catho-
Marilyne was preceded in death by her parents and lic Church in Wauseon with Celebrant Msgr. Marvin
brother Wayne Jackson. Borger and Rev. Fr. David Bruning, officiating. Inter-
ment will follow in the St. Caspar Cemetery. Friends
Services will be held at a later date at Neighborhood may visit with the family at the St. Caspar Catholic
Free Will Baptist Church in Oregon, Ohio. Memorial Church in the Pope John XXIII Room on Thursday
contributions may be made to CHP - Hospice. Condo- January 4, 2018 from 2:00-8:00pm, where the Rosary
lences can be left at www.thethompsonfuneralhome. will be recited at 5:00pm in Spanish and 7:00 pm in
com. English.The family requests that memorial contribu-
tions be given to the Fulton County Veterans Servic-
es. Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.GrisierFH.com The Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home
in Wauseon has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Obits (Continued)
Bailey Miller (1998 - 2017)
Mabel Renz (1925 - 2017) Don Wade (1925 - 2017)

Bailey J. Miller, age 19, Mabel Renz, 89 years, Don H. Wade, age 92,
of Pioneer, passed away of Montpelier, passed of Edgerton Ohio, went
Saturday, December 23, away Thursday, December home to be with his Lord
2017 at his home. 21, 2017 in her son’s resi- at 5:00 A.M. on Monday,
dence in Montpelier. December 18, 2017, in his
Bailey was a gradu- home, surrounded by his
ate of North Central High She was under the care family, after a brief illness.
School where he was ac- of Grace Hospice. Mabel Mr. Wade attended
tive in choir, was Class was born September 4, Hicksville High School be-
President and both Prom 1928, in Essex, Ontario, fore entering the United
and Homecoming King. Canada, the daughter of States Navy in 1944, serv-
He attended Madison the late Lynn and Mabel ing in World War II. He
Church of God. (Hoover) Denison. trained at Great Lakes, Il-
linois, and Gulfport, Mis-
Bailey was born June She was a 1946 gradu- sissippi, then served on
11, 1998, in Grayling, ate of Essex High School, the USS William G. Lee
Michigan, the son of Essex, Ontario, Canada. VETERAN and USS Nields as a Gun-
Timothy B. Miller and Ni- She married Milo L. Renz ner’s Mate 3rd Class. He
cole M. (Demaray). Bailey is survived by his father, on March 21, 1954, and he preceded her in death on was awarded the Victory
Timothy Miller, of Nashville, Tennessee; mother, Ni- October 23, 2013. Mabel was an active member of Medal, EAME Ribbon and Asia Pacific Medal and dis-
cole (James) Kelly, of Pioneer; sisters, Taylor Demaray First Baptist Church, Bryan for over 40 years. She en- charged in 1946. He enjoyed working his farm and
and Aleegan Kelly, both of Pioneer; brother, Spencer joyed painting, making blankets, and found great joy was employed at Dana Corporation in Auburn, Indi-
Hagerman-Miller, of Grayling, Michigan and paternal in giving them to whoever she thought was in need, ana, for more than twenty years until his retirement.
grandmother, Valerie Miller, of Fredrick, Michigan. He sewing, music and spending time spoiling her grand- He was a Life member of Farmer American Legion Post
was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Miller, children and great-gandchildren. She was known as a #137, attended the Edgerton Church of Christ and was
maternal grandmother, Tangalee Demaray and great very generous individual. Mabel had a deep faith and known as a man who could fix almost anything.
grandfather, Virgil Demaray. love for the Lord. Don H. Wade was born November 26, 1925 in
Krill Funeral Service, 860 West Mulberry Street, Surviving are four sons, Larry Renz of Sherwood, DeKalb County, Indiana, the son of Stearl E. and Del-
Bryan has been entrusted with Bailey’s services. Ron Renz of Montpelier, Edwin Renz of Sherwood phia (Coburn) Wade. He married Violet Virginia Everly
Memorials are requested to an organization of the and George Renz of Bryan; five grandchildren, Edwin on October 21, 1956, in Monroe, Michigan, and she
donor’s choice. (Bethany) Renz, David Renz, Adam Renz, Kristy (Tony) preceded him in death on May 12, 2010.
To sign the online register or to send condolences, Gerig and Sarah Renz; seven great-grandchildren; Also surviving are a daughter, Donna (Jeff) Crozier,
please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com. two sisters, Leone McClain of Amherstburg, Ontario,
Canada and Judie Corsaut of St. Thomas, Ontario,
Charles Ratliff (1965 - 2017) Canada. She was preceded in death by her parents, of Liberty Center, Ohio; a son, Tommy (Deb) Wade,
her husband, Milo, two grandsons, Jacob Allen and of Edgerton; three grandsons, Jon and Justin (Nikki)
Perry Lynn Renz; one great-granddaughter, Aubrey; Wade and Luke (Kimmy) Crozier; four great-grand-
Charles Martinez one brother, Herbert Denison and three sisters, Mary children, A.J., Carter and Stefanie Wade and Madison
Ratliff, 52 years, of De- Ellen Mulcaster, Faye Leeper and Jean Ash.
fiance, passed away Those planning an expression of sympathy are Crozier; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was
asked to consider memorial contributions to the First also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Becky
Christmas Day, Monday, Baptist Church, 925 East Fountain Grove Drive, Bry- Wade; two sisters, Irene Carter and Leone Bills; and
December 25, 2017 in his an, Ohio 43506 or to Grace Hospice, 1900 Indian Wood
residence. Circle, Suite 202A, Maumee, Ohio 43537. two brothers, Robert, killed in action in WW II, and
Condolences may be sent to the family or the online Gearold Wade.
Charles was born July guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com Memorials are requested to Williams County Hu-
26, 1965 in Defiance, the
son of the late Russell Dale Sanders (1946 - 2017) mane Society, Edgerton Church of Christ or to a char-
ity of the donor’s choice.
and Alice M. (Martinez) Dale W. Sanders, age Condolences may be sent to and the online register
Ratliff. 71, of West Unity, Ohio,
He was a 1984 grad- died at 12:13 A.M. on Sun- signed at www.krillfuneralservice.com.
day, December 31, 2017,
uate of Defiance High shortly after admittance to Leon Robertson (1947 - 2017)
School. Charles was a la- Community Hospitals and
borer for Defiance Metal Wellness Centers in Mont-
Products prior to retiring pelier, Ohio. Leon Robertson, 70, of
Montpelier passed away
due to a disability. He was a member of the Defiance Mr. Sanders was a grad- Thursday at University
Eagles Aerie 372. Charles was an avid Dallas Cow- uate of Stryker High School
boys fan. He also enjoyed spending time with his pet and was employed by Aro/ Toledo Medical Center in
Ingersoll Rand Corporation Toledo.
dogs, Emmitt and Audrey. He treasured the time he and then New Era Corpora- He was born on July
could spend with his family. tion until the closing of the
Surviving are his children, David (Kristen Hall) plant, retiring with forty- 22, 1947 in San Diego,
three years of service. He California to Norma Lee
Ratliff of Defiance, Nathan (Sara) Ratliff of Toledo, enjoyed working on lawn Ellison. Leon proudly
Shaun (Derrick West) Ratliff of Defiance and Dave mowers, shopping for tools and spending time with his
“Doogie” (Christine Varner) Deitrich of Defiance; grandkids. served his country as a
Dale W. Sanders was born on October 31, 1946, in Sergeant in the United
daughter-in-law, Dani Ratliff of Defiance; three Stryker, Ohio, the son of Orville and Flossie (DeLong) States Army during the
grandchildren, Elena, Vanessa and Breanna Ratliff; Sanders, Sr. He married Barbara J. Harrington on March
two brothers, John (Delma) Ratliff of Paulding and 23, 1979, in Sherwood, Ohio, and she survives. Vietnam War. He served
Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Don- in Vietnam, Okinawa and
Tom (Sara) Reyes of Defiance; one sister, Alice A. na (Bill) Tompkins, of West Unity, DeWayne Sanders and Germany, and he ended
Reyes of Defiance. David (Holly) Sanders, both of Hillsdale, Michigan; his his 13 years of service in
Those planning an expression of sympathy are mother, Flossie Sanders, of Archbold, Ohio; seven grand- VETERAN 1980. On November 3,
asked to consider memorial donations be given to the children, Donald Wilson, Jr., Destiny Wilson, Natalie 1967 he married Rosema-
family. Tompkins, Kierstin Sanders, Jade Sanders, Ashley Tomp- rie A. Martinez in Hender-
You can send your condolences or share your kins and Taylor Tompkins; three sisters, Nancy Sanders, son, Nevada and she survives.
memories with the family by visiting Charles’s obitu- of Stryker, Ohio, Lynette (Bill) Matthews, of Bryan, Ohio, Leon had a strong faith in God and was an active
and Sue (David) Wachtman, of Defiance, Ohio; a niece, member of the House of Prayer in Montpelier. He was
ary page at www.oberlinturnbull.com Amy Jo Jarvis; and a nephew, Gregory Sanders. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW Post 3360 in De-
preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Sanders; his fa-
ther, Orville Sanders, Sr.; and one brother, Orville Sand- fiance and the Vietnam Veterans of America. Leon
ers, Jr. worked at Design Institute of America (DIA) in Montpe-
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2018, lier, Winzeler’s Stamping in Montpelier and retired from
from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. in the Krill Funeral Home, IAC in Wauseon in 2016. He enjoyed reading,being in
860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan. Services will follow at the garden, and especially loved spending time with
1:00 P.M. in the Krill Funeral Home, Bryan, with Pastor his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His stories
As we close out the year, Fountain City Christian School would like to take Crystal Goodnight officiating. Interment will be in Foun- and quick wit will be missed by all.
time and thank the following local and out-of-town businesses who so gener- tain Grove Cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Rose-
ously donated for our 7th annual Tea & Auction event. Their donations, along Memorials are requested to a charity of the donor’s marie; children, Joseph L. Robertson of Montpelier,
with those of many individuals, allowed us raise $24,847 for Tuition Assistance choice. Marie A. Robertson of Midlothian, Texas, and Rachel
Scholarships! The money raised will directly impact FCCS families. We pray To sign the online register or to send condolences, (Tyson) Richmond of Bowling Green; nine grandchil-
that God will bless your businesses in 2018! please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com.

A&W Kruse Foundation Museums Ronald Weber (1944 - 2017) dren, Amanda, Taccara, Karianne, Krystal, Michael,
Amber, Travis, Mason and Mera; twelve great grand-
Arby’s Artisan LaBo’s Aquatics Ronald “Ron” J. Weber, 73, of Pioneer passed away children; and his twin brother Lane Robertson of Las
Tuesday afternoon at Hillside Country Living in rural
Ashley Furniture Lifeway Bryan. Vegas, Nevada.

Auntie Anne’s Pretzels Master Plan Seeds He was born on January 5, 1944 in Fulton County Leon was preceded in death by his mother, one sis-
to Elmer J. and Dorothy L. (Grime) Weber. Ron was a
B&G Outdoor Power Equipment Ohio Gas Company* member of the Kunkle Presbyterian Church and in 1996 ter and one brother.
he started working at Quadco Rehabilitation Center in
B.D.’s Mongolian Grill Patriot Hills Golf Course Stryker.

Barnes & Noble Peebles He is survived by one brother, John (Marilyn) Weber of Veterans of America. Condolences can be left at
Dayton; one sister, Anna Belle Reagle of Ney, Ohio; and
Black Swamp Equipment Pioneer Hometown Hardware numerous nieces and nephews. www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com.

Bryan Auto Plaza Pizza Barn Ron was preceded in death by his parents and sisters
Alice Moore and Ruby Parent.
Bryan Dental Group* Pizza Hut
Memorial contributions may be given to Quadco Reha-
Bryan Theatre Pokagon State Park bilitation Center. Condolences can be left at www.theth-
ompsonfuneralhome.com.
Burger King Purk Farms

C&R Creations Re/MAX Preferred Associates,

Case Dealership/Archbold Equipment Jeanne Shankster*

Cinemark Century Theatres Riverside Golf Course

CJ Natural Meats Rupp Seeds, Inc.

Cornerstone Flooring Outlet/ Science Central

Carpet Outlet Plus SJ Wolfe & Co.*

COZI, Inc. Skye Cinema

CPC Women’s Health Resource Suburban Golf Course

Crazy Pins Entertainment Center Subway

Creative Minds Sudden Service Expediting*

Current Office Solutions Sylvania Playland

CVS Taco Bell

D&R Fayette Hardware Tim Hortons

Dave & Buster’s Town & Country/True Value

Eagle Creek Tri-State Carpet Cleaning Happy New Year

Eagle Rock Golf Course Tri-State Music

Edon Seed Co-op, Montpelier Unity Plumbing & Heating* to Everyone... 2018

Elliot Rose Guesthouse Unraveled

Family Video V.S. Beck Insurance* Family, Friends and Clients

Fayette Feed Mill, LTD Welcome Home Restaurant

Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo Wyse Guys

Handyman Hardware Zach Tech Health and Happiness Wished to All!

Heini’s Cheese *Indicates those businesses and From
Homestead Bulk Foods churches who gave direct scholar-
John’s Donuts ship donations. Wanda with Amerimade Realty
Juillard Farm
I am here for all your
Jumpin Beanz Special thanks to Family Christian Center 2018 Real Estate Needs
Kenn-Feld Group in Defiance, OH, for the use of their email [email protected]
Klinger Pharmacy
Knead for Therapy beautiful facility and to Shane Sumner
Kroger who served as our auctioneer.

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4 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) In O hio Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018

POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WAUSEON POLICE Hang Up Contact In Person (December 21) Citizen Assist Maag, Randy C. (West Unity, Ohio).
(December 14) 1297 N. Shoop Ave., Ac- (December 21) 318 W. Chestnut St., (December 21) Speed/Citation OVI. Fine: $1000; Costs: $204; Jail: 180
cident (Property Damage) 911 Hang Up Contact In Person (December 22) Medical Emergency days with 120 days suspended. Opera-
(December 14) 225 W. Linfoot St., (December 21) 1037 Mohawk Way, In- (December 22) Theft tor’s license suspended from December
Neighborhood Trouble vestigate Complaint (December 22) Traffic Crash 20, 2017 to December 20, 2020. No
(December 14) 840 Parkview, Welfare (December 21) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Ac- (December 22) Failure To Control future violations within next 2 years.
Check cident (Property Damage) (December 23) Speed/Warning (2) Probation with SCRAM until. Vehicle
(December 14) 840 Parkview, Lost/ (December 21) 485 E. Airport Hwy., (December 23) Speed/Citation forfeiture to Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Found/Recovered Hit-Skip Vilolation of restriction. Costs: $40.
(December 14) E. Oak St@Madison St., (December 21) 642 E. Elm St., Disor- WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC
Investigate Complaint derly Conduct Adkins, Jessica A. (Defiance, Ohio). Matthew, Michael D. (Stryker, Ohio).
(December 14) 540 Enterprise Ave., (December 21) 455 E. Airport Hwy., Ac- 73/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Suspicious Person cident (Property Damage) Altaffer, Judson E. (Bryan, Ohio).
(December 14) 840 W. Elm St., Fight (December 21) 221 E. Willow St. Unit 1, Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. McKibben, Bruce W. (Edon, Ohio).
(December 15) 115 W. Leggett St., Ani- Welfare Check Alvarez, Taylor J. (Bryan, Ohio). Seat Failure to yield. Fine: $50; Costs: $79.
mal Call (December 21) 840 W. Elm St. Unit belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
(December 15) 610 E. Linfoot St., In- 1400, Welfare Check Barker, Robert L. Jr. (Bryan, Ohio). Miller, Sawyer J. (Archbold, Ohio).
vestigate Complaint (December 21) 230 Clinton St., Expired operator’s license. Fine: $100; Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(December 15) 555 W. Linfoot St., Sui- Narcotics Costs: $79. Failure to control. Fine: $50;
cidal Threats (December 22) 415 E. Linfoot St., In- Costs: $40. Mock, Bronson L. (Bryan, Ohio).
(December 15) 1290 N. Shoop Ave., vestigate Complaint Beach, John H. (Defiance, Ohio). 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Lost/Found/Recovered (December 22) E. Airport Hwy@N. Driving under suspension. Fine: $1000;
(December 16) 555 W. Linfoot St., Sui- Shoop Ave., Accident-Injury Costs: $261; Jail: 180 days. Credit for Moritz, Britney D. (Bryan, Ohio).
cidal Threats (December 22) 324 E. Chestnut St., time served. Lanes of travel. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(December 16) 783 Fairway Ln. Unit A, Family Trouble Behnfeldt, Joshua A. (Napoleon,
Investigate Complaint (December 22) 1052 N. Shoop Ave., Ac- Ohio). Expired plates. Fine: $46; Costs: Motter, Sue E. (Bryan, Ohio). 73/55
(December 16) 247 Monroe St., Animal cident (Property Damage) $79. speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Call (December 22) 250 E. Linfoot St., Wel- Belknap, David B. (Montpelier, Ohio0.
(December 16) 1462 N. Shoop Ave., fare Check 67/55 speed. Fine: $45; Costs: $79. Music, Terry L. (Edon, Ohio). No driv-
Accident (Property Damage) Private (December 22) 1445 N. Shoop Ave., Ac- Bowers, Adam R. (Archbold, Ohio). er’s license. Fine: $250; Costs: $79.
Property cident (Property Damage) Failure to transfer plates. Fine: $46;
(December 16) 318 Monroe St., Acci- (December 22) 447 E. Walnut St., Wel- Costs: $84. Nagel, Pierce C. (Bryan, Ohio). 72/25
dent (Property Damage) fare Check Breininger, Kelly J. (Bryan, Ohio). speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(December 16) 208 Madison St., Ani- (December 23) 336 Barbara Dr., Loud 75/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
mal Call Noise Breininger, Kelly J. (Bryan, Ohio). Owen, Kimberly M. (Montpelier,
(December 16) 104 W. Chestnut Ct., (December 23) 700-B Fairway Dr., Ani- 69/55 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Ohio). 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs:
Welfare Check mal Call Carroll, Jerad A. (Bryan, Ohio). Driv- $79.
(December 16) 546 Third St., Animal (December 23) 1130 Barney Oldfield ing under suspension. Fine: $500; Costs:
Call Dr., Vandalism $79. Operator’s license suspended from Reese, Ric A. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(December 16) 1400-B N. Shoop Ave., (December 23) 701 S. Harvest Lane, December 15, 2017 to March 15, 2018. 54/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Disabled Vehicle Investigate Complaint Expired plates. Fine: $50; Costs: $40.
(December 17) 248 N. Fulton St., Lost/ (December 23) 435 E. Linfoot St., Wel- Chase, Jonathan E. (Bryan, Ohio). Reynolds, April S. (Swanton, Ohio).
Found/Recovered fare Check 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(December 17) 230 Clinton St., Found (December 23) 940 E. Oak St., Alarm Clark, Colt S. (Defiance, Ohio). Tint-
Set Of Keys Drop ed windows. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Schilling, Kenneth E. (Montpelier,
(December 17) 230 Clinton St., Acci- (December 24) Cole St.@N. Shoop Ave., Cooley, Pamela J. (Bryan, Ohio). As- Ohio). Failure to control. Fine: $71;
dent (Property Damage) Accident (Property Damage) sured clear distance ahead. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(December 17) 300-B W. Leggett St., (December 24) 840 W. Elm St. Unit Costs: $79.
Animal Call 1402, Found Item Couts, Michael J. (Edon, Ohio). Driv- Sheely, Tony F. (Bryan, Ohio). 68/55
(December 17) E. Walnut St.@N. Fulton (December 24) 485 E. Airport Hwy., ing under suspension. Fine: $200; speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
St., Hit-skip Investigate Complaint Costs: $85.
(December 17) 305 Barbara Dr., Do- (December 24) 1130 N. Shoop Ave., Dickman, Norman E. Jr. (Pioneer, Shull, Yolanda L. (Edgerton, Ohio).
mestic Trouble Disabled Vehicle Ohio). Improper turn. Fine: $71; Costs: 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(December 17) 840 Parkview, Alarm (December 24) 485 E. Airport Hwy., $79.
Drop Investigate Complaint Eriksen, Troy L. (Montpelier, Ohio). Simmons, Kathy K. (Bryan, Ohio).
(December 17) 607 Ottokee St., Animal (December 24) 418 N. Franklin St., Improper start/back. Fine: $65; Costs: 65/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Call Loud Noise $85.
(December 17) 428 E. Chestnut St., (December 24) 380 Enterprise Ave., 911 Fitzgerald, Madison E. (Bryan, Ohio). Smith, Carly L. (Bryan, Ohio). Driver
Loud Noise Hang Up Contact In Person Expired plates. Fine: $20; Costs: $79. inattention. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(December 18) 230 Clinton St., Investi- (December 25) 440 Vine St., Animal Driving without helmet. Costs: $40.
gate Complaint Call Fockler, Ronald A. (Bryan, Ohio). Snyder, Caleb P. (Edgerton, Ohio).
(December 18) N. Shoop Ave.@E. Elm (December 25) 1497 N. Shoop Ave., Ac- Failure to yield. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. 77/55 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
St., Accident (Property Damage) cident (Property Damage) Francis, Patrick L. (Bryan, Ohio). No
(December 18) 1095 N. Shoop Ave., Ac- (December 25) 485 E. Airport Hwy., turn on red. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Stahler, Tristan (Bryan, Ohio). 65/55
cident (Property Damage) Fire Alarm Gilmer, Laura M. (Bryan, Ohio) speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(December 19) 120 Birch St., Welfare (December 25) 415 Cole St. Unit 21, 68/55 speed. Fine: $45; Costs: $79.
Check Vandalism Gorsuch, Tristan R. (Bryan, Ohio). Staszel, Wayne E. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(December 19) 840 Parkview, Fight (December 25) 1497 N. Shoop Ave., Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. 41/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(December 19) 335 E. Walnut St., Sui- Disorderly Conduct Hale, Darrel A. (Montpelier, Ohio).
cidal Threats (December 25) 320 Sycamore St., Improper pass. Fine: $50; Costs: $84. Stiltner, Josiah L. (Bryan, Ohio).
(December 19) 485 E. Airport Hwy., 911 Alarm Drop Heising, Keith E. Sr. (Stryker, Ohio). Driving under suspension. Fine: $250;
Hang Up Contact In Person (December 26) Zenobia St.@W. Linfoot Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Costs: $84; Jail: 30 days with 30 days
(December 19) 200-B N. Shoop Ave., St., Suspicious Person Jermeay, Brandon M. (Archbold, suspended.
Disabled Vehicle (December 26) 415 Cole St. Unit 23, Ohio). OVI. Fine: $500; Costs: $84; Jail:
(December 19) 840 Parkview, Accident Vandalism 30 days with 24 suspended. Operator’s Suffel, Jared J. (Bryan, Ohio). 66/55
(Property Damage) (December 26) 425 Cole St. Unit 101, license suspended from December 17, speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(December 19) 840 W. Elm St. Unit Telephone Harassment 2017 to December 17, 2018. No future
1006, Domestic Trouble (December 26) 230 Clinton St., Lost/ violations within next 2 years. 1st Tim- Terrell, Cheree A. (Bryan, Ohio).
(December 20) 1465 N. Shoop Ave., 911 Found/Recovered ers Retreat within 90 days. Vacate ADM 72/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Hang Up Contact In Person (December 26) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Ac- license suspension and fees.
(December 20) Glenwood@Meadow Ln., cident (Property Damage Jones, Brandon L. (West Unity, Ohio). Tomaszewski, Michael J. (Bryan,
Juveniles (December 26) 416 Indian Rd., Civil Failure to control. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Ohio). Expired plates. Fine: $46; Costs:
(December 20) 507 N. Fulton St., 911 Matter Jiminez, Jacob D. (Defiance, Ohio). $79.
Hang Up Contact In Person (December 27) 327 Vine St., 911 Hang Failure to control. Fine: $50; Costs: $79.
(December 20) 728 Fairway Dr. Unit 5, Up Contact In Person Jones, Darryll L. (Bryan, Ohio). Twining, Mark E. (Montpelier, Ohio).
Vandalsim (December 27) 302 Joanna Dr., 911 69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 71/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(December 20) 701 S. Harvest Ln., Ani- Hang Up Contact In Person Kirk, Christine D. (Montpelier, Ohio)9.
mal Call 56/35 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Waidelich, Joilyn M. (Stryker, Ohio).
(December 20) 259 Enterprise Ave., WEST UNITY POLICE Klingler, Jennifer L. (Stryker, Ohio). 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Burglary (December 18) Found Property 77/55 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(December 20) 1170 N. Shoop Ave. Unit (December 20) Private Property Cash Kreisher, Brandon J. (Stryker, Ohio). Wasson, Casahia A. (Edgerton, Ohio).
34, Welfare Check (December 20) Unsecured Premises 67/55 speed. Fine: $45; Costs: $79. Stop sign. Fine: $50; Costs: $79.
(December 20) 840 Parkview, Alarm (December 20) Telephone Harassment Laney, Megan M. (Pioneer, Ohio).
Drop (December 20) Speed/Warning Driver intattention. Fine: $71; Costs: Williams, Edward S. (West Unity,
(December 21) 413 Clover Lane, 911 (December 20) Equipment/Warning $79. Ohio). Driving under suspension. Fine:
$250; Costs: $85. 70/55 speed. Fine:
$50; Costs: $40.

Zuvers, David N. (Bryan, Ohio).
65/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL
Agostini, Gino R. (Marietta, Georgia).
File city tax 2014 – Bryan. Fine: $200
with $200 suspended; Costs: $114; Jail:
30 days with 30 days suspended. No
violations within next 2 years. Must file
taxes and make payment arrangements
within 30 days.
Agostini, Gino R. (Marietta, Georgia).
File city tax 2015 – Bryan. Fine: $200
with $200 suspended; Costs: $114; Jail:
30 days with 30 days suspended. No
violations within next 2 years. Must file
taxes and make payment arrangements
within 30 days.
Brandon, Ashley R. (Marietta, Geor-
gia). File city tax 2015 – Bryan. Fine:
$200 with $200 suspended; Costs:
$114; Jail: 30 days with 30 days sus-
pended. No violations within next 2
years. Must file taxes and make ...

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payment arrangements within 30 days. tion through ODRC and a discretion- Operator’s license suspended from May Paskiet, Craig A. (Swanton, Ohio).
Carroll, Jerad A. (Bryan, Ohio). Drug ary period of up to 3 years post release 20, 2017 to November 19, 2017. No viola- Stop sign. Fine: $102; Costs: $80.
control. On Count VII, sentenced to a tions of law through December 21, 2022.
paraphernalia. Fine: $150; Costs: $79. 11 month term of incarceration through ALS terminated. 1 year probation. Puehler, Howard P. Jr. (Defiance,
Possession. Fine: $150; Costs: $40. ODRC and a discretionary period of up Ohio). Assured clear distance ahead.
Agency to destroy contraband. to 3 years post release control. Sentenc- Fonseca, Yolanda L. (Wauseon, Ohio). Fine: $102; Costs: $88.
es on all counts to run concurrently with Expired registration. Fine: $37; Costs:
Day, Ted E. (Bryan, Ohio). Disorderly credit for time served. . Nolle prosequi $80. Pupos, John M. (Metamora, Ohio).
conduct. Fine: $75; Costs: $79. entered on other counts in the indict- 65/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $88.
ment by reason that the defendant pled Graser, Joseph (West Unity, Ohio).
Dewitt, Jessica. (Montpelier, Ohio). to one or more of the other counts. Or- 71/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80. Rangel, Veronica (Archbold, Ohio). As-
File city tax 2012 – Bryan. Fine: $200 dered to pay restitution in the amount sured clear distance ahead. Fine: $102;
with $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: of $474.56, all costs of prosecution, any Grime, Arnold (Archbold, Ohio). As- Costs: $88.
30 days with 30 days suspended. No court appointed counsel costs, and any sured clear distance ahead. Fine: $102;
violations within next 2 years. Must file supervision fees permitted. Costs: $88. Regan, Joshua A. (Lyons, Ohio).
taxes and make payment arrangements 38/25 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80.
within 30 days. WILLIAMS COUNTY CIVIL Halt, Nicole M. (Wauseon, Ohio).
For: Alexander, John C. (Temperance, 70/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80. Siebel, Michaela R. (Napoleon, Ohio).
Dewitt, Jessica. (Montpelier, Ohio). Michigan). Against: Marvin, Heath (Ster- 70/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $88.
File city tax 2013 – Bryan. Fine: $200 ling, Michigan). $6000. Henricks, Robin S. (Wauseon, Ohio).
with $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80. Sieber, Robert J. (Liberty Center,
30 days with 30 days suspended. No Brandon, Tracy (Bryan, Ohio). $735. Ohio). Assured clear distance ahead.
violations within next 2 years. Must file For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: Holsopple, Mark L. (Archbold, Ohio). Fine: $102; Costs: $80.
taxes and make payment arrangements Burger, Dan J. (Bryan, Ohio). $352.70. Traffic control device. Fine: $37; Costs:
within 30 days. For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: $88. Slattman, Blake T. (Defiance, Ohio).
Cortez, Mataya (Bryan, Ohio). $281.09. 85/70 speed. Fine: $102; Costs: $80.
Dewitt, Jessica. (Montpelier, Ohio). For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: Hull, Destinee N. (Delta, Ohio). Fail-
File city tax 2015 – Bryan. Fine: $200 Costanzo, Matthew (Defiance, Ohio). ure to control. Fine: $102; Costs: $80. Smith, Brian D. (Swanton, Ohio).
with $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: $67.37. 68/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $88.
30 days with 30 days suspended. No For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: Hummer, Kenneith F. (Napoleon,
violations within next 2 years. Must file Fackler, Tonya (Bryan, Ohio). $416.65. Ohio). Assured clear distance ahead. Spadafore, Nicole M. (Wauseon, Ohio).
taxes and make payment arrangements For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: Fine: $102; Costs: $88. 39/25 speed. Fine: $150; Costs: $80.
within 30 days. Firm, James (Bryan, Ohio). $117.76.
For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: Jones, Justin (Pettisville, Ohio). Traf- Stacey, Kyle R. (Swanton, Ohio). Seat
Dix, Curtis E. (Bryan, Ohio). Theft. Fisher, Kendra (Bryan, Ohio). $538.34. fic control device. Fine: $37; Costs: $88. belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $43.
Fine: $250; Costs: $204; Jail: 30 days For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against:
with 30 days suspended. No contact with Gambler, David (Bryan, Ohio). $701.69. Kidd, James A. (Wauseon, Ohio). Seat Stubblefield, Jason W. (Bryan, Ohio0.
victim, Wal-Mart. No future violations For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $51. 80/70 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80.
within next 2 years. 10 hours walking Hancock, Jarrad (Bryan, Ohio) and Han-
sign. cock, Amanda (Bryan, Ohio). $951.49. Kryker, John T. (Archbold, Ohio). Thatcher, Dale E. (Swanton, Ohio).
For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: 73/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80. 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80.
Haase, Jon C. (Bryan, Ohio). File city Hodge, David (Pioneer, Ohio). $128.49.
tax 2015 – Bryan. Fine: $200 with $200 For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: Kunkle, Alan G. (Fayette, Ohio). Brake Tyre, Kylie J. (Pioneer, Ohio). 83/70
suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 30 days Johnson, George (Bryan, Ohio). $1088.29. equipment. Fine: $37; Costs: $88. speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $88.
with 30 days suspended. Must file taxes For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against:
and make payment arrangements within Long, Mark (Defiance, Ohio). $1272.62. Makula, Eric J. (Delta, Ohio). 67/55 FULTON COUNTY CRIMINAL
30 days. For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $88. Cook, Daniel J. (Wauseon, Ohio). Dis-
McDaniel, Terry (Bryan, Ohio). $194.40. orderly conduct. Fine: $77; Costs: $78.
Meyer, Amee J. (Stryker, Ohio). File For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: Mattin, Cheryl A. (Fayette, Ohio). Fail- Findlay, Richard (Delta, Ohio). No dog
city tax 2015 – Bryan. Fine: $200 with McIlvain, Brittany (Bryan, Ohio). $36.60. ure to control. Fine: $102; Costs: $88. license. Fine: $25; Costs: $70. No dog li-
$200 suspended; Costs: $90; Jail: 30 For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: cense – 2nd count. Fine: $25; Costs: $41.
days with 30 days suspended. Northrup, Bradley (Bryan, Ohio). $85.44. McKibben, Michael S. (Delta, Ohio). Jagodzinski, James J. Jr. (Wauseon,
For City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: Assured clear distance ahead. Fine: Ohio). Confine dog. Fine: $50; Costs: $78.
Meyer, Brooks C. (Stryker, Ohio). File Seibert, Danielle E. (Delta, Ohio). $39.48. $102; Costs: $88.
city tax 2015 – Bryan. Fine: $200 with For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: FULTON COUNTY CIVIL
$200 suspended; Costs: $90; Jail: 30 Shull, Don (Bryan, Ohio) and Shull, Mills, Christine B. (Bryan, Ohio). For: Fulton County Health Center
days with 30 days suspended. Charlene (Bryan, Ohio). $733.57. 84/70 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $88. (Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Delaney, Nich-
For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: ole M. (Lyons, Ohio). $720.65.
Miller, Marvin (Antwerp, Ohio). File Swany, Bryan S. (Bryan, Ohio). $912.62. Murry, Gwen A. (Wauseon, Ohio).
city tax 2014 – Bryan. Fine: $200 with For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: 72/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $88. FULTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
$200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 30 Swinkey, Sandra (Antwerp, Ohio). BIRTHS
days with 30 days suspended. Must file $260.24. Nofziger, Allen J. (Wauseon, Ohio).
taxes and make payment arrangements For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: 58/35 speed. Fine: $100; Costs: $88. December 18-Kirk and Leah Weldy,
within 30 days. Wade, Jonathan (Bryan, Ohio). $99.79. Archbold, girl
For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: Nowowiejski, Thomas R. (Metamora,
Miller, Marvin (Antwerp, Ohio). File Wennenberg, Shannon (Montpelier, Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: December 27-Nathan and Lanette
city tax 2015 – Bryan. Fine: $200 with Ohio). $1149.61. $80. Faler, Wauseon, boy
$200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 30 For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against:
days with 30 days suspended. Must file Whitman, Todd (Bryan, Ohio). $902.89. Oberle, Rejeana F. (Swanton, Ohio).
taxes and make payment arrangements 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80.
within 30 days. FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC
Austin, Amber M. (West Unity, Ohio). Parsons, Brian K. (Delta, Ohio). 38/25
Walters, Kristy (Bryan, Ohio). Disor- Assured clear distance ahead. Fine: speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80.
derly conduct. Fine: $75; Costs: $79. $102; Costs: $88.
Bloyd-Howard, Deborah K. (Swan- Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
Ward, Rodney E. Jr. (Antwerp, Ohio). ton, Ohio). Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; To Conduct Traffic Blitz
File city tax 2015 – Bryan. Fine: $200 Costs: $43.
with $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: Bruce, Rebecca A. (Swanton, Ohio). Sheriff Roy E. Miller announces that Fulton County and the motorists who
30 days with 30 days suspended. Must Failure to control. Fine: $102; Costs: $80. the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office will travel its highways. These Blitzes are
file taxes and make payment arrange- Coblentz, Glenn D. (Wauseon, Ohio). be conducting a Traffic Enforcement being funded from a grant that was
ments within 30 days. Assured clear distance ahead. Fine: Blitz, This Blitz will run from January awarded to the Fulton County Sheriff’s
WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMON PLEAS $102; Costs: $88. 5th thru January 1 lth. Deputies will Office from the Ohio Department of Pub-
Cogswell, Kim A. (Montpelier, Ohio). be working various hours and locations lic Safety. The grant pays for extra pa-
Christlieb, Tabitha M. (Bryan, Ohio). 38/25 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $88. around Fulton County and they will be trol to enforce the traffic laws that will
Count III: Having weapons while under Cooley, Kaitlyn M. (Swanton, Ohio). looking for distracted driving, seatbelt, increase the safety of motorists on the
disability, a third degree felony. Count Failure to control. Fine: $102; Costs: $80. speed, and impaired driving violations. roadways in the areas that are prone
IV: Aggravated possed of drugs, a fifth Deck, Tyler J. (Lyons, Ohio). Failure to a higher number of serious and fatal
degree felony. Count VI: Grand theft of to yield. Fine: $102; Costs: $88. Sheriff Miller and his deputies are crashes.
a motor vehicle, a fourth degree felony. Durbin, Robert E. (Wauseon, Ohio). dedicated to protecting the citizens of
Count VII: Vandalism, a fifth degree felo- Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $51.
ny. Sentencing: On Count III, sentenced Eager, Ashley L. (Delta, Ohio). Reck- Fulton County Grand Jury
to a 24 month term of incarceration less operation. Fine: $250; Costs: $80.
through ODRC and a discretionary pe- Indicts Twelve Individuals
riod of up to 3 years post release control.
On Count IV, sentenced to a 11 month On December 18, 2017, the Fulton ficer, allegedly causing a substantial risk
term of incarceration through ODRC and County Grand Jury considered indict- of serious physical harm to persons or
a discretionary period of up to 3 years ments charging individuals with Ful- property.
post release control. On Count VI: sen- ton County crimes, according to Fulton
tenced to a 12 month term of incarcera- County Prosecuting Attorney Scott A. ERIC D. HOUSTON, age 19, of South
Haselman. Bend, IN, was indicted on two counts
MAN Unit Raids Fayette Residence of Receiving Stolen Property. On or
KEVIN R. BROWN, age 27, of Fay- about December 2, 2017, he allegedly
A Fayette residence searched by the of S. Fayette St., Nov. 22, included the ette, OH/ was indicted on one count of received, retained or disposed of a mo-
Multi Area Narcotics Task Force yield- Fayette Police and Toledo Police De- Unlawful Possession of Dangerous Ord- tor vehicle and a firearm that he knew
ed weapons, drug paraphernalia and a partment. The latter unit brought in its nance, one count of Illegally Manufac- or had reasonable cause to believe had
homemade explosive device. Bomb Squad Division to take posses- turing or Processing Explosives, and one been stolen.
sion of the explosive device. count of Possession of Cocaine. On or
The search at a house in 400 block about November 22, 2017, he allegedly EMILY A. COOPER, age 31, of Ham-
possessed a dangerous ordnance and burg, PA, was indicted on one count of
Worley Murder Trial manufactured or processed an explosive Possession of Cocaine. On or about De-
Postponed Until February without possessing a license, certificate, cember 6, 2017, she allegedly possessed
or permit to do so from the fire marshal’ cocaine.
By: James Pruitt Worley was arraigned Sept. 8 in the or a state fire official. He also allegedly
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Fulton County Common Pleas Court possessed cocaine. SETH M. OKULEY, age 20, of
for the 19 charges he is facing in con- Wauseon, OH, was indicted on two
The Delta man accused in the abduc- nection to the death of Joughin, 20, of AUGUSTINE A. CHAPA, age 30, of counts of Vandalism. On or about No-
tion and death of a Fulton County wom- Metamora. He pleaded not guilty to all Wauseon, OH, was indicted on one count vember 29, 2017, he allegedly caused
an in 2016 had his hearing postponed. charges. of Domestic Violence. On or about No- serious physical harm to property owned
vember 21, 2017, he allegedly caused or by a governmental entity.
James D. Worley, 58, will appear be- Worley was arrested three days af- attempted to cause physical harm to a
fore Judge Jeffrey Robinson in the Ful- ter Joughin went missing during a bike family or household member. ALEX B. ST. JOHN, age 29, of
ton Court of Common Pleas at 1 p.m. ride near her home. If convicted, Worley Wauseon, OH, was indicted on one count
Feb. 12, 2018. He had been scheduled could face the death penalty for those NICK M. FONSECA, III, age 47, of Fay- of Domestic Violence. On or about No-
for trial in December. charges which include two counts of ag- ette, OH, was indicted on one count of vember 23, 2017, he allegedly caused or
gravated murder, two counts of murder, Having Weapons While Under Disability. attempted to cause physical harm to a
Worley has been charged in the death two counts of abduction, four counts On or about November 16, 2017, he al- family or household member.
of Sierah Joughin, who was last seen rid- of kidnapping, one count of abuse of a legedly possessed a firearm when he was
ing her bike in northern Fulton County corpse and one count of tampering with not relieved from disability after having AARON A. BOWERS, age 25, of Arch-
in the summer of 2016. A 19-count in- evidence. been previously convicted of a felony bold, OH, was indicted on one count
dictment was issued Aug. 16, 2016 and drug offense. of Tampering With Evidence. On or
the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department James can be reached at about September 5, 2017, he allegedly
arrested Worley the next day. [email protected] NEIL P. REHBEIN, age 34, of Toledo, presented a false item with purpose to
OH, was indicted on one count of Grand mislead a public official to corrupt the
Theft of a Motor Vehicle, one count of outcome of an official proceeding or in-
Theft, and one count of Theft of Drugs. vestigation.
On or about November 6, 2017, he al-
legedly stole a motor vehicle, a license SARA J. WEBER, age 34, of Delta,
plate, and a dangerous drug. OH, was indicted on one count of Tam-
pering With Evidence. On or about Oc-
ANTOINE R. BIRD, JR., age 18, of tober 11, 2017, she allegedly presented
Mishawaka, IN, was indicted on two a false item with purpose to mislead a
counts of Receiving Stolen Property and public official to corrupt the outcome of
one count of Failure to Comply With an official proceeding or investigation.
Order or Signal of Police Officer. On or
about December 2, 2017, he allegedly MELISSA S. BELLMANN, age 33,
received, retained or disposed of a mo- of Defiance, OH, was indicted on one
tor vehicle and a firearm that he knew count of Tampering With Evidence, On
or had reasonable cause to believe had or about October 26, 2017, she alleged-
been stolen. He also allegedly failed to ly presented a false item with purpose
stop his motor vehicle after receiving a to mislead a public official to corrupt
visible or audible signal from a police of- the outcome of an official proceeding or
investigation.

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CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE Fulton County Clerk Tracy Zuver
Receives Citation For
Delta Native Welcomed ...
Participation In Ongoing Education
Those opportunities were not wasted ty a great service,” Miller said. “She was
on Miller as she said she took advantage a wonderful Extension Educator; obvi-
of teen leadership programs. Locally ously I grew up with Jill. She did a great
there are teen boards and being a camp job with the program for a very long time.
counselor opportunities as well. She left me with a strong program.”

For now, Miller is focused on and re- While some people come into a posi-
sponsible only for 4-H. Her work now is tion like this and find a hot mess, Miller
to get to know the people in the county is blessed with strong volunteer base
involved in 4H. While she knows many that allowed her to move in and move
people from growing up here, she wants forward seamlessly, so much so that her
them to get to know her as an adult. “I first accomplishment was clearing the
think a lot of people think of me as a kid piles of paperwork off her desk. Miller
still. and it’s probably true,” Miller said. may be similar to Stechschulte in many
“I left for college and D.C., so I haven’t ways, but she is a different person. She
been here in seven-and-a-half-years. So has her own ideas and brings a millenial
to get them to know me and the person twist to the job.
I’ve become.”
Her mom, Kathy, is a nurse at Fulton
Other than that, she has no major County Health Center and her dad (who
goals for 2018. The current system is in Miller said just “works for the Sheriff’s
good shape and she sees no reason to fix Department) Roy, is the sheriff. She has
what isn’t broken. “There’s no need to three younger siblings. She now resides
reinvent the wheel,” Miller said. in Archbold where she has purchased a
house.
Her predecessor, Jill Stechschulte,
had the job for 22 years and left in July James can be reached at
to move to Texas. “She did Fulton Coun- [email protected]

Williams County JFS INFORMATION PROVIDED
Director Pushing Workforce
Development Partnerships EDUCATION SEMINARS ... Fulton County Clerk of Courts Tracy Zuver was recently
presented with a commendation from the Ohio Clerk of Courts Association (OCCA)
By: James Pruitt the Williams County Engineer’s Office at the association’s Annual conference, held in Columbus. Clerk Zuver received the
THE VILLAGE REPORTER will be installing stop signs at some in- recognition for attending and participating in the Education Seminars and monthly
tersections in the county. Todd Roth educational opportunities offered by the Association throughout 2017. The Hon-
Williams County Jobs and Fam- brought the news to the commissioners orable Justice Sharon Kennedy, of the Ohio Supreme Court, presented the certifi-
ily Services Director Fred Lord visited Dec. 18. The requests have come from cates of commendations. The OCCA offered seminars on a wide variety of clerk of
Northwest State Community College as individuals and after having looked at courts related topics, including: Dispute resolution, ADA Compliance for Websites,
part of his efforts to coordinate work- the intersections, the engineer’s office Ohio Ethics Laws, Public Records Training by State Auditor’s office, Sovereign Citi-
force development efforts. His goal was decided to address the matter. “We will zens by the FBI and State Highway Patrol, and automobile titling issues presented
to hire interview people to help his agen- have to decide, based on what we want by the State of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. “The monthly education seminars
cy with workforce development. Lord’s to do, the right steps to move forward held by the OCCA are an important resource for keeping on top of the constantly
agency is working with four other coun- with it,” Roth said. changing laws and procedures my staff and I need to know in both our legal and
ties in the region on the matter. To prop- auto title offices,” Clerk Zuver said. “My goal is to offer the best service possible to
erly established the consortium, much Many of the intersections are T- the residents of Fulton County, and these classes are an essential part of helping
paperwork including memorandums of shaped such as CR 22.75 and CR I.25. me and my staff to do that.” The seminars are held in conjunction with the Ohio
understanding have to be approved by Drivers heading east from Lockport Clerk of Courts Association monthly meetings. The OCCA began in 1940 as a fo-
each county’s prosecutor (Williams, Ful- Bridge, come up to 22.75. It goes to the rum the clerks from all 88 counties to exchange ideas and compare programs, and
ton, Henry, Defiance and Wood). Lord right and should be a “T” intersection, to exercise influence in legislation that affects the office.
expects to have a document for the com- but traffic has made it a curve, Roth
missioners to review in the near future. said. Traffic is going from 22.75 to I.25 More Than 14,000 Deer Checked During
as a throughway, but the stop is travel- Ohio’s Two-Day Gun Hunting Season
“It was a fun process to be involved ing west of I.25. “Because the majority
and I am looking forward,” Lord told the of the traffic follows what is now become COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio’s hunters ber following the county’s name shows the
Williams County Board. “We made rec- more of a curve that a T intersection,” checked 14,115 white-tailed deer during harvest numbers for 2017, and the 2016
ommendations to hire a couple of people Roth said. Some of the problem could be Ohio’s 2017 two-day deer-gun hunting numbers are in parentheses.
that I think are going to be really good line of sight issues. So instead of putting season, Dec. 16-17, according to the Ohio
and will be helpful for us as we move in a stop sign, the county could obtain Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Adams: 203 (138); Allen: 61 (60); Ash-
forward in our efforts.” the right of way to make sure people can During last year’s two-day December deer- land: 342 (138); Ashtabula: 483 (422);
see traffic coming from all directions, gun season, hunters faced less than ideal Athens: 246 (174); Auglaize: 55 (35); Bel-
Lord is going to be meeting with oth- Roth said. So that is what we will look conditions and harvested 9,228 deer. mont: 264 (226); Brown: 172 (124); Butler:
er directors in Findlay to see if the ef- at on that one, he said. 66 (29); Carroll: 412 (184); Champaign: 75
fort could be expanded into a regional Hunters still have opportunities to pur- (39); Clark: 48 (24); Clermont: 152 (85);
network for training purposes. The first Other intersections in question are at sue deer this winter. Muzzleloader season Clinton: 58 (36); Columbiana: 367 (194);
area he would like to start with is in- 17.75 and M.90 and in the Norlick Place is Jan. 6-9, 2018, and archery season Coshocton: 512 (210); Crawford: 103 (57);
come maintenance. “I know there isn’t a Subdivision, where some intersections remains open through Sunday, Feb. 4, Cuyahoga: 4 (3); Darke: 48 (19); Defiance:
whole lot of options for right now,” Lord have no stop signs, Roth said. Traffic 2018. Find more information about deer 152 (118); Delaware: 78 (52); Erie: 53 (44);
said. “We are dependent on other coun- volumes will be studied to determine hunting in the 2017-2018 Ohio Hunting Fairfield: 132 (89); Fayette: 22 (17); Frank-
ties so we are trying to build a regional which road gets a stop sign, Roth said. and Trapping Regulations or at wildohio. lin: 35 (23); Fulton: 60 (56); Gallia: 169
training network that starts with income gov. (139); Geauga: 111 (105); Greene: 51 (35);
maintenance.” Lord said he would be Roth touched on the problems that Guernsey: 307 (302); Hamilton: 55 (29);
talking to Matt Davis of WEDCO about have crept up in some roads where spot Past year’s harvest summaries and Hancock: 74 (58); Hardin: 110 (53); Har-
cooperating as far as outreach to com- paving was done and he and Brian Frit- weekly updated harvest reports can be rison: 336 (193); Henry: 55 (41); Highland:
panies. It would be better for one person ch talked about coming up with a reso- found at wildohio.gov/deerharvest. 191 (121); Hocking: 199 (153); Holmes:
to talk to a company instead of two. lution on the Timmerman ditch petition 343 (118); Huron: 236 (162); Jackson:
that has been on the back burner for The ODNR Division of Wildlife remains 191 (149); Jefferson: 197 (168); Knox: 382
“So we coordinate our efforts a little eight or nine years. committed to properly managing Ohio’s (146); Lake: 40 (32); Lawrence: 91 (113);
better,” Lord said. “It really allows us to deer populations. The goal of Ohio’s Deer Licking: 340 (195); Logan: 169 (60); Lo-
focus on the parts that we do and the In other news: The commissioners Management Program is to provide a deer rain: 200 (169); Lucas: 13 (27); Madison:
person that we recommend has 30 years approved a one-year lease for 2018 of population that maximizes recreational 52 (18); Mahoning: 194 (131); Marion: 79
at the Vantage Career Center doing the 282 square feet of office space inside the opportunities, while minimizing conflicts (43); Medina: 188 (147); Meigs: 200 (188);
same kinds of work.” By working with 32,159 square feet of space at 1425 East with landowners and motorists. Mercer: 47 (32); Miami: 54 (26); Monroe:
Northwest State, JFS is enhanced by High St., in Bryan. Rent will be $290.46 207 (156); Montgomery: 35 (16); Morgan:
the school’s credibility, Lord said. per month. Hunting Popularity: Ohio ranks fifth 214 (146); Morrow: 124 (70); Muskingum:
nationally in resident hunters and 11th 368 (256); Noble: 211 (138); Ottawa: 38
In answer to requests from residents, James can be reached at in the number of jobs associated with (31); Paulding: 113 (64); Perry: 213 (173);
[email protected] hunting-related industries. Hunting has a Pickaway: 62 (42); Pike: 114 (104); Por-
more than $853 million economic impact tage: 201 (136); Preble: 82 (50); Putnam:
Williams County Genealogical Society in Ohio through the sale of equipment, 34 (45); Richland: 306 (164); Ross: 177
To Sponsor Upcoming Workshop fuel, food, lodging and more, according (146); Sandusky: 82 (66); Scioto: 184
to the National Shooting Sports Founda- (137); Seneca: 176 (100); Shelby: 75 (44);
On January 8 at 6:30 pm, the Williams County Genealogical Society will spon- tion’s Hunting in America: An Economic Stark: 287 (153); Summit: 41 (41); Trum-
sor a workshop on how to correctly read and use the information found in the U.S. Force for Conservation publication. ODNR bull: 321 (266); Tuscarawas: 497 (260);
Census Reports. Pam Lash, WCPL Library Assistant, WCGS publications chair- ensures a balance between wise use and Union: 64 (28); Van Wert: 49 (24); Vinton:
person and area genealogist, will be instructing this class. Seating is limited to protection of our natural resources for the 201 (125); Warren: 66 (42); Washington:
12, To register and reserve benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at 213 (140); Wayne: 195 (92); Williams: 132
your place, call Williams ohiodnr.gov. (127); Wood: 55 (37); Wyandot: 101 (60).
County Public Library at Total: 14,115 (9,228).
419.636.6734 ext. 275 or Editor’s Note: A list of all white-tailed
email Pam at pam@my- deer checked by hunters using firearms
wcpl.org during the 2017 two-day deer-gun hunt-
ing season is shown below. The first num-
The meeting will be held
in the computer room lo-
cated on the second floor
of the West Annex of the
Bryan Public Library.

The purpose of the
WCGS is the preservation
of county records and
family research. Month-
ly meetings are held the
second Monday of each
month, excluding July and
August, in the Harmon
Room of the West Annex of
the Bryan Public Library.
For further information
concerning WCGS, email
Pat Goebel wcgspg01@
gmail.com, visit the Web-
site at www.wcgs-orgs.
com, or write to WCGS,
PO Box 293, Bryan, OH
43506.

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Swanton BOE Honors Bryan Council & Staff
Nijakowski At Final 2017 Meeting Say Goodbye To Mayor Johnson

By: Bill O’ Connell returning on March 18th. By: James Pruitt would have no carryover, Johnson
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Superintendent Chris lake an- THE VILLAGE REPORTER said. The street budget is $1,050,590.
The refuse and recycling budget is
The Swanton Board of Education nounced that two individuals, Dr. Ste- The 67th mayor of Bryan gave $1,187685 and the waste water plant
(BOE) wrapped up 2017 with their ven Haller and Sesario Duran, have his final year-end presentation to is $1.5 million.
December meeting and honored BOE been recognized as Distinguished Alum- the City Council Dec. 18. The report
member Chris Nijakowski for his dedi- ni of the Swanton Local School District. closed out Doug Johnson’s 16th year The 0.5 percent income tax brings
cated service as his four-year term came in the city’s top spot. Johnson per- in $1.834 million. The millage has
to an end. Mr. Nijakowski, who decided Dr. Haller attended Swanton Schools formed 161 weddings, most famous brought in $30.6 million since its
not to seek re-election, will be replaced K-12 and graduated in 1995. He has at Wendy’s. The shortest lasted one original approval in 1994. The city
by Autumn Adams, a 1999 Swanton been published numerous times in day. has used the tax to leverage $3 mil-
High School graduate, who was elected medical journals and his primary area lion in grants. The challenge for
in November. Ms. Adams will officially of research is atherosclerotic renal ar- A mayor is only as good as the council is to keep the money intact
be sworn in during the next meeting in tery stenosis (RAS) which is the leading people who work for him, he said and as everyone wants a piece of it, John-
January. cause of secondary hypertension. Dr. then reviewed the people who have son said. As an example, he said
Haller is currently the Assistant Profes- worked for him and the state of the the city’s cost for asphalt has risen
On the financial front, Treasurer sor of Medicine, Department of Medi- city’s finances. Johnson went over from $60,000 in 1994 to $348,000 in
Joyce Kinsman reported that the Dis- cine, Division of Cardiovascular Medi- the many department heads he has 2017. The income tax will likely need
trict is holding close to their five-year cine at UTMC. had under him. That includes three to be increased after 2023 if people
plan, spending is on track and there is chiefs of police and two fire chiefs. want their streets kept up.
currently a positive cash flow. “We’re Sesario Duran is a 1958 graduate of The most came from the street de-
right about where we need to be for the Swanton High School. Mr. Duran was a partment. The cost to the city for health care
year,” stated Ms. Kinsman. co-founder, officer and 49-year member and benefits has skyrocketed. A per-
of the board of directors of the Farm La- The city budget has averaged $52 son making minimum wage costs
The Swanton Local School District bor Organizing Committee (FLOC). Un- million a year since 2002. The car- the city more than $17,000 just for
and the Village of Swanton’s Police De- der Mr. Duran’s leadership FLOC was ryover was $1.7 million for 2017. wages. When Medicare and PERS is
partment have reached agreement on a instrumental in improving wages, ben- The council budget runs about $25 factored in, the cost rises to $20,000.
School Resource Officer (SRO) Contract. efits and working conditions for migrant million per year and BPA was close Then factoring in the city’s cost for
The program, which is on a part-time workers in the United States. to $29 million this year. The general health insurance is around $7,000
basis, has been in practice for approxi- fund operates around $6 million. The for a single person and $19,732 for a
mately a year but had not been formal- Both of these distinguished alumni city budget is helped by being able to family. The city employs 141 full-time
ized with a contract. Since its inception, will be honored at Swanton High School keep $790,000 of kilowatt hour tax employees.
the program as well as the policeman on February 9, 2018. A luncheon will and the $1.8 million raised by the
filling the SRO position, Charles Kes- take place at 11:30 at Swanton High 0.3 percent income tax for the fire de- James can be reached
singer, have generated a lot of positive School. Dr. Haller and Mr. Duran will partment. Otherwise the city budget at [email protected]
feedback. then address the student body at
1:15PM in the high school auditorium. North Central School Board Makes
The Bulldog baseball team received At the half time of the boy basketball Plans For Organizational Meeting
BOE permission for an overnight trip game that evening they will be presented
to Dayton where they will scrimmage with their distinguished alumni awards.
Dayton Christian on March 16th and
Dayton Chaminade Julienne on March The next meeting will take place on
17th. They will be staying at the Dayton January 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Fairfield Inn & Suites both nights and BOE offices on main Street.

Bill can be reached at
[email protected]

PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF By: James Pruitt
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
RECOGNITION ... Chris Nijakowski (Center) with Superintendent Chris Lake (L) The organizational meeting of the North Central Board of Education will be Jan.
and Board President Kris Oberheim (R) was honored at the December Board of 15. The board set the date at its Dec. 18 meeting. A public hearing was held on the
Education meeting for his four years of service as a BOE member. following issue: (1) School Calendar for 2018-2019 school year.
Elementary School Principal Andy Morr reported the fifth and sixth-grade band
had a concert Dec. 11 and the K-2 group had its Christmas program Dec. 14. The
school’s Team Cup fundraiser’s profits exceeded $5,000. The results and support of
the students impressed Morr. The profits will be used to cover the costs of assemblies,
field trips and fundraisers.
Students were entertained Dec. 8 with performances by two mimes (Toma and
Finn). The mimes stressed the importance of reading and writing and storytelling. The
mimes acted out a number of stories written by the children during the day.
The high school report talked about the performance of In-Flight at the senior citi-
zen dinner in Pioneer Dec. 12. The review was the students did a wonderful job. About
30 students, grades 7-12, walked to the Pizza Barn Nov. 30. The students had been
nominated by teachers to be part of the Eagle Club.
The board approved the following:
• Minutes, financial statements and investments from November.
• Emergency Operations Plan for the 2017-2018 school year.
• The board’s organizational meeting will be 6 p.m. Monday, Jan.15, 2018, with the
regular meeting to follow.
• Shane Martin was appointed as President Pro-Tem until a president is elected at
the organizational meeting.
• The board approved the following employments:
• Kristen Szczepanski – Evening Custodian; Linda Gallant – Cafeteria Substitute;
Penelope Brinkman – Cafeteria Substitute and Adam Knepper – E.D.72 – Indoor Track
Coach
• Resignations: - Connie Myers – effective May 31, 2018, for the purpose of retire-
ment.
• Ohio School Boards Association 2018 Annual Membership ($3,362)

James can be reached at [email protected]

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Library News

Bryan Library’s Novel Ideas Book January Adult Programs
Club Selections Set For 2018 At Swanton Public Library

“Novel Ideas” book discussion group, June 26 Astrologer Janet Amid Beginning/ Hatha 1 Yoga will be of-
at the Williams County Public Library in Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Returns to the Library fered on Thursdays, January 4, 11, 18,
Bryan, meets on the second floor in the and 25 from 10:15 am to 11:45 am.
library at 7:00 pm on the fourth Tues- July 24 She’s back! Janet Amid, featured on Class fee is by donation, proceeds ben-
day of each month. Why not make plans The Remains of the Day by Kazuo 93.5 WRQN FM, will be returning to the efit the library.
now to join in during the upcoming year? Ishiguro Swanton Library to present a program
If you love to read and discuss books, Chair Yoga will be held on Thurs-
you are invited to come and participate August 28 Camille by Stephanie on astrology, dreams, and predictions days, January 4, 11, 18, and 25 from
and be a part of the group. Copies of the Claude and for 2018. Five lucky attendees will also 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm; this class involves
next book to be discussed are waiting at Cowell receive free astrological ‘mini readings’, poses modified to be gentler while sit-
the library desk for those wishing to be ting or standing holding a chair. Class
a part of the club. Book selections have September 25 so be sure to have your birth date and fee is $5. No class on December 28.
been chosen for 2018 and are as follows: The Accidental Time Machine by Joe time when you arrive. Join us from 7:00
Halderman Adult Book Club
January 23 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, Janu- On Thursday, January 11, at 7:00
October 23 ary 18, to learn what the future holds! pm, Marty Kaback’s book club will be at
Housekeeping by Marilynne Robin- Please stop in, call the library, or visit the library to discuss The Rosie Project
son our website to register for this free pro- by Graeme Simsion, an “international
Black Chalk by Christopher Yates November 27 gram. bestselling romantic comedy bursting
Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich with warmth, emotional depth, and…
February 27 December 18 January Yoga Schedule humor,” (Entertainment Weekly). New
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Path The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht New yoga class this month: Balanced readers are always welcome. Febru-
ary’s book will be The Magic Strings of
March 27 Hatha Yoga for levels 1 and 2. This new Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom. Both
Wolves Eat Dogs by Martin Cruz books are available at the front desk.
Smith series will take place Monday evenings
For more details about the “Novel on January 8, 22, 29, and February Ongoing Programs
April 24 Ideas” book discussion group, please 5. Focus will be on the shoulders and Knitting/Crocheting group will meet
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho stop by the library to pick up a sched- neck. Each class will last one hour with Wednesdays, January 10 and 24 at
ule or contact Ajay Johnson at 419-636- a 15 minute yoga nidra (deep relaxation) 6:30 pm. Beginners are always wel-
May 22 come to the group. Join the chess group
The Cranes Dance by Meg Howrey 6734 ext.222. at the end. Class fee is $36. Please call, on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. or
visit our website, or come in to sign up Saturday afternoons at 1:00 pm. Play-
for the class. ers of all skill levels are welcomed. The
Build Your Own Winter Friend By Mixed Level Hatha Yoga will be held next board of library trustees meeting
on Mondays, January 8, 22, and 29 will be on Tuesday, January 16, at 7:00
Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop At from 10:15 am to 11:45 am. These ses- pm; the public is welcome to attend.
sions are slightly more advanced, pro-
viding an opportunity to expand partici-
pants’ skill levels. Class fee is $10 per
The Edgerton Branch Library session. There will be no class on Janu-
ary 1, 2018.

The Edgerton Branch Library will be hosting a Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop on
Friday, January 12 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Take part in the Winter Friends Work-
shop and pick 1 out of 4 animal characters to build. There is no cost to attend but

Teen Make & Take Programyou must pre-register to attend.
The Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop is a mobile stuffed animal workshop, where At Edon Branch Library
participants bring their very own stuffed animal to life. During the workshop, at-
tendants hand-stuff their own plush pal!! And because animal creation is done
together, it’s the ultimate group party fun!
The Edgerton Branch Library is located at 319 North Michigan Avenue. For more Teens are invited to drop in to the Edon Branch Library, any time during open
information, please call Shanea Herman at 419-298-3230. hours, on Friday, January 12 for a special Make & Take program. Participants will
make Origami Animals. This event is free to attend.
The Edon Branch Library is located at 105 South Michigan Street. For more
January Game Time At information, please call Cyndi Jewell at 419-272-2839.

Pioneer Branch Library New Story Time Program
Coming To Edon Branch LibraryStop in to the Pioneer Branch Library on Fridays, January 12, 19, and 26 from
3:00 to 5:00 PM for Game Time! There are several different gaming systems for par-
ticipants to use, along with board games, chess or checkers, and more! Gaming on The Edon Branch Library will be offering a new story time on Saturdays at 11:00
January 19 will have a Legos theme. Snacks will be provided at each Game Time am for families. The Family Story Time will begin on Saturday, January 13, and is
session. open to all ages. The Edon Branch Library is located at 105 South Michigan Street.
The Pioneer Branch Library is located at 106 Baubice Street. For more informa- For more information, please call the library at 419-272-2839.
tion, please contact Rose King at 419-737-2833.

Kingkrist Adult Craft Program Murder Mystery Book Club
At Pioneer Branch Library At Edon Branch Library

The Pioneer Branch Library will be holding Kingkrist, an adult craft program The Edon Branch Library will be starting a new murder mystery book club called
for ages 16 and older, on Tuesday, January 16. Participants will make Succulent Murder in the Library! The book club will hold its first meeting on Thursday, Janu-
Shredded Book Pots from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. This program is free to attend. ary 18 at 2:00 pm. The book to be discussed is Memory Man by David Baldacci. If
you plan on attending, please bring your list of murder mystery favorites to share!
The Pioneer Branch Library is located at 106 Baubice Street. For more informa-
tion, please contact Rose King at 419-737-2833. The Edon Branch Library is located at 105 South Michigan Street. For more
information, please call Cyndi Jewell at 419-272-2839.
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
At Stryker Branch Library Family Concert With
Black Swamp Winds At SPL
The Stryker Branch Library would reading and is a great opportunity for
like to invite area children to make an children to build confidence and im- Everyone is invited to a free performance by the Black Swamp Winds, a wood-
appointment to reserve their time to prove their reading skills. “Tail Waggin’ wind quintet ensemble that aims to introduce families and children to chamber
come and read to a visiting therapy dog. Tutors” enables children to read aloud music through a diverse collection of classical, contemporary, jazz, and popular
Starting on Thursday, January 11 the in an environment where they do not movie music designed to engage the young listener. The performance will also in-
“Tail Waggin’ Tutors” will be available feel self-conscious and at the same time, clude instrument demonstrations and a show-and-tell.
on the second Thursday of each month, can enjoy the company of the therapy
through May 2018, from 3:15 to 4:00 dogs. The participating dogs have their Join members Teresa Disbrow (clarinet), James Gosman (oboe), Kimberly
pm. Children will be able to read in 10 certificates from Therapy Dog Interna- Kucharski (flute), Lynn Zuercher (bassoon), and David W. Zoll (French horn) at the
minute intervals to Skye the library dog. tional and are trained to be calm and library at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 20 for a musically good time!
This will be by appointment only and gentle. More information about “Tail
appointments must be made by a par- Waggin’ Tutors” can be found at the TDI For more information call 419-826-2760, visit the library’s website at http://
ent or guardian. website: http://www.tdi-dog.org/Our- www.swantonpubliclibrary.org, or visit the library at 305 Chestnut Street in Swan-
Programs.aspx?Page=Libraries ton.
According to the Therapy Dog Inter-
national website, “The main objective of The Stryker Branch Library is locat- Swanton Library Winter
this program is to provide a relaxed and ed at 304 S. Defiance Street. For more 2018 Storytime Classes
‘dog-friendly’ atmosphere, which allows information on “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”,
students to practice the skill of reading.” please contact Connie Aeschliman at
This program creates excitement about 419-682-5081.

Build Your Own Arctic Animal For Preschool Age Children

At The Stryker Branch Library On Tuesday mornings, Swanton Pub- lows:
lic Library offers the opportunity for your • Once Upon a Story, for ages 3 to
The Stryker Branch Library will be is a mobile stuffed animal workshop, baby, toddler, or preschooler to have
hosting a Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop where participants bring their very own fun and learn at the same time through 5, meets on Tuesday mornings at 10:30
on Monday, January 22 starting at 5:30 stuffed animal to life. During the work- weekly classes held at the library. The am in the children’s program room.
pm. Take part in the Arctic Animals shop, attendants hand-stuff their own third six-week session begins Tuesday,
Workshop and pick 1 out of 4 animal plush pal!! And because animal creation January 9 and continues through Tues- • Tales for Tots, for babies and tod-
characters to build. There is no cost to is done together, it’s the ultimate group day, February 13. This session children dlers ages 6 months through 2 years old
attend but you must pre-register before party fun! can learn about all kinds of sweet treats with an attending adult, meets on Tues-
Monday, January 15. Class size is limit- with the theme “DELICIOUS DES- day mornings at 10:30 am in the library
ed to 24 participants, and each attendee The Stryker Branch Library is located SERTS.” Registration is not required for community room.
must be accompanied by an adult. at 304 South Defiance Street. For more these programs.
information, please call Connie Aeschli- For more information, call 419-826-
The Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop man at 419-682-5081. Program times and days are as fol- 2760, visit our website at http://www.
swantonpubliclibrary.org, or visit us at
305 Chestnut Street in Swanton.

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Mother Nature Fails To Put A Damper On
Montpelier Fire Department Christmas Deliveries

PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF Aerial Ladder Truck, and with two other trucks that we’ve decorated the Aerial Ladder. We’re try-
following closely, began making stops delivering ing to get the other truck fixed...trying to get the
THE MAGIC OF THE MOMENT ... Hey Mom! You’re Christmas presents along a 20-stop route. engine rebuilt. We’ll go back to the ‘53, but in the
never gonna guess who’s at the door! meantime, we’ll be using the Aerial Ladder. When
“We’re going three miles out of town to the west,” we get that ‘53 going again, I want to get a couple
By: Timothy Kays said Montpelier Fire Chief, Dail Fritch. “We’re go- of those plastic reindeer that you used to put out in
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ing three miles out of town to State Route 15, then your yard, and I want to mount them onto the front
Did you hear sirens in your neighborhood on the up to North 20. It’s an hour drive.” The system of the truck!
evening of December 24? T’was nothing to fret. It remained the same as in years past. Those who
was just the annual Christmas Eve tradition of the wanted to have their kids surprised on Christmas Although donations for this service are appre-
Montpelier Fire Department continuing in the vil- Eve contacted the MFD, and brought their wrapped ciated, “It’s the least of my worries,” Chief Fritch
lage and the surrounding area. Santa Claus, along presents to the station by December 22. Chief Frit- said. “It’s just a hoot doing it, seeing the looks on
with Sparky the Fire Dog and a troop of elves in ch worked with them to set a time between 6:00 the faces of the kids, and getting to spend a few
MFD turnout gear climbed aboard the decked out and 9:00 on Christmas Eve for a light flashing, si- minutes with them. That’s the most important
ren blaring delivery, and everything was set. After thing. We’ve had families doing this two, three, four
visiting the residents at the Evergreen Manor Nurs- years in a row, until the kids got too old for it. We’ve
ing Home, the MFD present parade was off for their made stops where the whole family is there having
scheduled rounds at 6:00. a Christmas Eve together, then we pull up and de-
liver their presents. It’s just a cool thing! This year,
The arrival of the first winter storm of the season we’ve got twenty stops. Until this year, the most
coincided with the deliveries, making for a special that we’ve ever had was twelve.”
ambience for the kids, but also making for some-
what of a headache for Santa and his crew as they Be advised, come Christmas 2018, that siren
tried in vain to maintain the schedule drawn up by blast you hear in your neighborhood in Montpelier
Chief Fritch. The delays proved to be nothing more just might be heralding something special to re-
than minor inconveniences though, as each deliv- member and recall to your grandkids...
ery went forward with children arriving at the door
to be astounded by the sight of Santa and Sparky T’was the night before Christmas
on their stoops. When all ‘round the block,
The blast of a siren
Speaking with Chief Fritch the week prior to the Gave us all quite the shock.
event showed that although this tradition is geared We dashed through the house
toward the kids, he and the members of the Mont- To the windows to see,
pelier Fire Department get just as much from it, T’was jolly old Saint Nick
if not more. “I think that we’ve been doing this for Riding along with the MFD.
eight years,” he recalled. “We used to do it with
a 1953 GMC truck, but we blew the engine on it Timothy can be reached
around three years ago. This makes the third year at [email protected]

Continuation Of Library News

Williams County Swanton Public Library
Libraries Holiday Closing January Calendar Of Events

The Williams County Public Library, with branches in Bryan, Edgerton, Edon, Monday, January 15 – The library Tuesday, January 16 at 7:00 pm
Pioneer, Stryker and West Unity, will be closed on Monday, January 15 for Martin is closed in observance of the holiday. – Swanton Public Library Board of
Luther King Jr. Day and staff in-service. Trustees monthly meeting. Open to
Thursdays, January 4, 11, 18, the public.
and 25 from 10:15 am to 11:45 am –
Beginning/Hatha 1 Yoga. Join us for a Wednesday, January 17 from
STEAM Learning Stations series of yoga classes taught by Aimee 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm – Anime Club for
Strohbeck. Please bring a yoga mat grades 6-12. Join us to watch three
and towel and wear comfortable cloth- episodes of anime(s) chosen by the at-
At Edon Branch Library ing for easy movement. No experience tendees or the random button. Japa-
necessary. Class fee is by donation nese food, snacks, and drinks will also
with proceeds benefiting the library. be provided. Free!
There will be no class on January 28.
The Edon Branch Library will be set- croscope, working on critical thinking Thursdays, January 4, 11, 18, Thursday, January 18 from 10:00
ting up several STEM learning stations skills through building sets, checking am to 12:00 pm – Attention Seniors!
throughout the library for patrons to out the nature science exhibit with and 25 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm If you need help with Medicare or have
experience, starting on Friday, Janu- pelts, skulls, nests, snakeskins, and – Chair Yoga. This class involves the questions about insurance, bill pay-
ary 19! STEAM is an educational ap- more! same poses done in other yoga class- ing, applications, or assistance pro-
proach to learning that uses Science, es, but modified to make them gentler grams, set up an appointment with
Technology, Engineering, the Arts This is an ongoing program at the while sitting or sometimes standing Val Edwards from the Fulton County
and Mathematics as access points for library, with the exhibits being rou- with a chair for balance and support. Senior Center. Call 419-337-9299 to
guiding inquiry, dialogue, and critical tinely changed out. The Edon Branch Class fee is $5. No yoga mat is required schedule an appointment.
thinking. Library visitors can sit down Library is located at 105 South Michi- for this class. There will be no class on
at one of several learning stations gan Street. For more information on January 28. Thursday, January 18 from 7:00
the STEAM learning stations, please pm to 8:00 pm-Astrologer Janet Amid
which include looking through a mi- call Cyndi Jewell at 419-272-2839. Saturdays, January 6 and 27 at Returns. Astrologer/life coach Janet
10:30 am – Paws to Read: Read With Amid will be back at the library this
Anime Club At Swanton Charlie! Sign up to read aloud to a cer- month to talk about astrology, her
tified therapy dog, who is happy just to work, and the fresh start we each have
listen. Improve reading skills and have in 2017. Five audience members will
fun reading with a friendly dog at the also receive a personal ‘mini astro-
Library For Grades 6-12 same time. Kids can read to Australian logical profile’; birthdates and time of
Shepherd Charlie in 15-minute slots; birth are needed. Come join us for this
up to six slots are available on both fascinating presentation! Call, come
days. Slots can be shared for kids who in, or visit our website to register.
Come to the Swanton Public Library ed. No registration required. FREE! want to come in together. Call, come
from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm on Wednesday, Please call the library at 419-826- in, or visit our website to register. Saturday, January 20 at 10:30
January 17, for an afternoon all about 2760, stop by, or visit our website at am – Black Swamp Winds Family
anime. Join us to watch three episodes http://www.swantonpubliclibrary.org Mondays, January 8, 22, and 29 Concert. Everyone is invited to a free
of anime chosen by the attendees (or for more information. Swanton Library from 10:15 am to 11:45 am – Mixed performance by the Black Swamp
by the random button!). Japanese food, is located at 305 Chestnut Street in Level Hatha Yoga. This class is slight- Winds, a woodwind quintet ensemble
snacks, and drinks will also be provid- Swanton. ly more advanced, offering students that aims to introduce families and
an opportunity to expand their skill children to chamber music through a
level. Class fee is $10.00 per session diverse collection of classical, contem-
Paws To Read Continues At SPL with multi-session tickets available. porary, jazz, and popular movie music
Students are asked to bring a yoga designed to engage the young listener.
mat and towel and to wear comfort- The performance will also include in-
able clothing. There will be no class on strument demonstrations and a show-
Paws to Read is back! This program combines kids, dogs, and books. Children January 1 or 15. and-tell. For more information about
sign up to read aloud for 15 minutes to a certified therapy dog, who is happy just the quintet and its members, visit our
to listen. Improve reading skills and have fun reading with a friendly dog at the Mondays, January 8, 22, 29, Feb- website.
same time! ruary 5 at 7:00 pm –Yoga Class: Fo-
cus on Neck and Shoulders. Join yoga Thursday, January 25 from 6:30
Australian shepherd Charlie will be here at 10:30 am on Saturdays, January instructor Aimee Strohbeck for a new pm to 8:00 pm – Cardmaking Class-
6 and 27. Kids can read to him in 15-minute slots; six slots are available for both four-week class: one hour of a balanced es. Our ongoing series of cardmaking
days. Slots can be shared for kids who want to come in together. Call, come in, or Hatha Yoga, focusing on the neck and classes continues with some lovely col-
visit our website to register. shoulders, followed by 15 minutes of orful cards. Participants make three
deep guided relaxation. $36 covers the cards total and can choose between
For more information call 419-826-2760, visit the library’s website at http:// entire four weeks. Call, come in, or vis- two designs, including an optional
www.swantonpubliclibrary.org, or visit the library at 305 Chestnut Street in Swan- it our website to register. Valentine’s Day one, for the third.
ton. Children over the age of eight, accom-
panied by an adult, are welcome to
Teen “Broken Resolutions” Party Tuesdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30, attend. The supply fee is $6.00 for 3
February 6 and 13 at 10:30 am – Sto- cards. Register at the front desk, on-
rytime. Weekly classes offered at Swan- line, or by phone.
At Swanton Library For Grades 6-12 ton Library for children ages 6 months
to 5 years. Children will learn about Thursday, January 31 from 4:00
different kinds of desserts through sto- pm to 5:15 pm – Teen “Broken Reso-
ries, music, and crafts. Free. No regis- lutions” Party for grades 6-12. Join us
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to a party celebrating (and commiserating!) tration required. for a party celebrating (and commiser-
all those New Year’s resolutions that are already broken. Join us on Wednes- Wednesday, January 10 at 4:30 ating!) all those New Year’s resolutions
day, January 31 at 4:00 pm for games like Broken Resolutions Bingo, craft pm – Board of Library Teens (BOLT) that are already broken. We’ll have
supplies, broken cookies to decorate, and plenty of sweets to help you break meeting. New members welcome! games like Broken Resolutions Bingo,
craft supplies, broken cookies to deco-
that resolution about eating better. No registration required. Free! Thursday, January 11 at 7:00 pm rate, and plenty of sweets to help you
For more information, visit the library’s website at http://www.swanton- – Adult book club led by Marty Ka- break that resolution about eating bet-
back. This month’s book is The Rosie ter. No registration required. Free!
publiclibrary.org, or call the library at 419-826-2760. Swanton Library is lo- Project by Graeme Simsion. Copies are
cated at 305 Chestnut Street in Swanton. available at the front desk.

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10 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018

Williams County Fair Board Hears Dental Excellence Opens In Delta
Proposal For New Poultry Barn
Delta, Ohio – December 21, 2018 – dental care, which is one of the reasons
PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF Dental Excellence recently opened a I jumped at the opportunity to be part of
new location in Delta, Ohio. Dr. Michael their team,” says Dr. Taylor. “I am also
NEW BARN ... Janis Montgomery of the Williams County Poultry Producers talks to Carpenter, Owner of Dental Excellence incredibly pleased that Dr. Fausz’s staff
the Fair Board about her group’s plans to build a new poultry barn, Dec. 21, 2017. of Napoleon, recently purchased Dr. has stayed on board. The patients are
Glenn Fausz’s dental practice, as well as happy to see their familiar faces and the
its formerly leased downtown property team’s experience in serving them helps
adjacent to Airport Highway. Dr. Car- me provide a higher level of care.”
penter plans to do a major renovation
and expand the practice into the aban- Dr. Carpenter has already done some
doned general physician’s side of the interior remodeling at the new practice,
building in order to accommodate more and over the next several months and
patients and expand available services years, plans to completely modernize
to the area. the facility. “The design will be focused
on making dentistry as comfortable and
Dr. Bethany Taylor is the new den- enjoyable for our patients as possible,”
tist at the Dental Excellence of Delta says Dr. Carpenter. “We are creating a
practice. Dr. Taylor is a graduate of The completely new way to experience den-
University of Detroit Mercy School of tistry.”
Dentistry and has recently been practic-
ing in Bowling Green, Ohio. Dr. Fausz’s Dental Excellence has extended its
staff has stayed on board and joined Dr. hours and is now open Monday through
Taylor as part of the Dental Excellence Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The
Team. practice is located at 101 Adrian Street
in Delta. Dr. Taylor is currently accept-
“Dental Excellence is known for pro- ing new patients. Patients may call (855)
viding an incredibly high standard of 222-3265 to schedule an appointment.

By: James Pruitt the site plan, Montgomery said. There is Wauseon Welcomes
THE VILLAGE REPORTER typically a 60-day wait for the state on Home Old Rescue Truck
the site plans. “This (building) will last
The Williams County Fair Board gave 50 years,” Montgomery said. A piece of the Wauseon Fire Depart- Towers had grown up in Stryker,
its conditional blessing on a new poul- ment’s history has come home and Ohio, and was familiar with Wauseon,
try barn at the fairgrounds. Organizers The Maple Syrup Producers present- will someday once again represent the so he contacted the Wauseon Fire De-
still require formal approval after receiv- ed a $400 check to the board to go to- fleet. The department brought a 1951 partment to inquire if it had any infor-
ing state approval of its plans for a fa- ward the new goat barn. The producers GMC Rescue truck to Wauseon Dec. mation on the vehicle.
cility that will house 1,200 birds. The also won approval of moving the educa- 15. The truck had been used from
Williams County Poultry Producers had tion date for county schoolchildren to 1951-1966 by the Wauseon Firemen’s The Fire Department was able to
gained the blessing of the Board of Com- March 14. Association. The truck was unloaded provide all of the original documents
missioners earlier Dec. 21. at the Fulton County Fairgrounds’ in- and blueprints for truck to the Lemay
The recent Haircuts for Kids event field ramp and is now in storage to be Automotive Museum. A few weeks and
Janis Montgomery, representing the drew 600 people. The event saw 139 refurbished. several phone calls later, the museum
WCPP, told the fair board the project boys and 129 girls receive free haircuts indicated that they were going to do-
will be completely funded by donations before the cutoff. Organizers handed out The Proctor-Keefe rescue truck was nate this vehicle back to Wauseon.
and volunteer labor. The absence of 600 toys. More than 500 hot dogs were sold in the 1960s to a private indi- The Fire Department made arrange-
state grants removes the requirement served. One girl baked 35 dozen cookies vidual. In March 2017, the Wauseon ments with Larry Bischoff of Wauseon
for prevailing wages. and made up 50 bags of trail mix. Next Fire Department received a call from to pick up this vehicle in Tacoma at the
year’s event will likely run from 12:30- Tom Towers at Lemay Automotive museum and return it to Wauseon.
The poultry group wants to construct 4:30 p.m. restoration in Tacoma, Washington.
a 120-foot by 50-foot building to bring Towers told the city he was in the pro- The truck will be in temporary stor-
all the birds shown at the annual fair Dave Page told the board there will cess of restoring an old fire/rescue age while its restoration is planned.
under one roof as well having shows in be one day of harness racing on the truck, and when he began to remove The vehicle was originally purchased
the spring and fall. The group has a site Tuesday of the fair, beginning at 5 p.m. the old paint, he found the lettering of in Toledo, Ohio, and converted to a
plan for a rectangular building drawn There will be 10 races. Truck pulls will “Wauseon Fire Department.” rescue body in Detroit, Michigan.
up and has located the utilities. be Sunday. There will be no Monster
Trucks this year as the cost is prohibi- INFORMATION PROVIDED
A tree will be removed and a pathway tive.
will be shifted. The facility will be insu-
lated and have a 5-inch concrete floor. The board narrowly defeated a pro-
Two duck ponds will be added in front posal to allow volunteers to serve on the
of the new barn. board to fill vacancies. The Pork Pro-
ducers have pledged $2,500 toward cur-
The group has approached Menards tains for inclement weather at the show
about donating a pre-fabricated struc- barn.
ture. The group is trying to be inclusive
in its capital campaign effort, but every- James can be reached at
thing will ride on the state approving [email protected]

Montpelier Village Council
Says Goodbye To Two Of Its Own

By: Melissa R. Ewers mail carriers, school children, and any- PHOTO COURTESY OF RICK SLUDER
THE VILLAGE REPORTER one else who may use the sidewalks.
Praise was given to the street depart- HEADING HOME ... The 1951 Proctor-Keefe Rescue Truck is loaded and ready for
The Village of Montpelier Council met ment and the water distribution team the trip to Wauseon on December 14th, 2017.
on December 18, 2017 for their regu- for their snow cleanup.
larly scheduled meeting. Montpelier Five Seek To Fill
High School students from Mrs. Smith’s Approved were the following: Decem- House District Vacancy
classed were present. ber 18th, 2017 agenda; minutes from the
November 27, 2017 meeting; November By: James Pruitt
This was the last meeting for Dan financial reports; Change Order 03 CSO THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Clum and Laura Gray. Both have dedi- Phase V; Change Order 3 WWTP; Reso- Five men from northwest Ohio are seeking to be named to fill the vacant seat of
cated years to the community and the lution 1195 Village of Montpelier Em- the 81st District in the Ohio State House.
Council. Gray was commended for her ployee Handbook and Policies Manual; The applicants represent a mix of careers with a former state representative, for-
dedication and activism through a letter Resolution 1196 Transfer funds for Po- mer mayor, a village administrator, a marketing consultant and a pediatrician in-
from Roy Rozell - read by Mayor Yagel- lice Pension; Resolution 1197 Amended cluded.
ski. Clum was presented with a plaque Appropriations; Ordinance 2228 to The opening was created when Rep. Robert McColley resigned his seat and was
for his service and time. Approve, Adopt and Enact 2017 Codi- appointed to replace Sen . Cliff Hite (R-Findlay) who resigned following the filing of a
fied Ordinances and Repealing those in sexual harassment lawsuit.
Pastor Ben Harris and Pastor Craig conflict; Ordinance 2229 Establishing The seat must be filled by an election conducted by Republican House members.
Bard thanked the Council with a token Community Reinvestment Area Num- A simple majority vote is needed in order to approve a Speaker Pro Tem Kirk Schur-
of appreciation and cookies. Mayor Ya- ber 9 (tax abatement); Ordinance 2230 ing (R-Canton) will chair the screening panels to vet candidates, with the successful
gelski praised and thanked the pastors Amending Section 933.08 Water and applicants expected to be sworn in Jan. 17, 2018.
for everything they have done for the Sewer Leak Adjustment; 2018 repre- The candidates are Justin Barnhart, village administrator for the village of Liep-
Village and employees. sentation agreement for Richards and sic; Jim Hoops, 58, a former state representative from 1998-2006; Steve Lankenau,
Walker LTD. former mayor of Napoleon; Thomas S. Liebrecht, marketing consultant and Christo-
The Council discussed the Active pher Meyer, pediatrician.
Transportation Plan public hearing that The Council went into executive ses-
was held in November and felt the turn- sion to discuss personnel, compensa-
out from the public was positive and the tion and employment and took action to
feedback given was very helpful . Anoth- approve Nicki Uribes as Director of Fi-
er public hearing will be scheduled early nance for 2018.
in 2018.
Melissa can be reached at
The Mayor reminded everyone to [email protected]
make sure sidewalks are cleaned for

James can be reached at [email protected]

PHOTO BY MELISSA R. EWERS, STAFF

LAST MEETING ... Dan Clum, Mayor Yagelski, and Laura Gray give smiles at the
last meeting for Clum and Gray.

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Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 11

Wauseon City Council Honors Friends Helping Friends Teams
Two Departing Members With Montpelier Police Department

By: Cory Johnson Commission members recently planted 35 For Christmas Challenge
THE VILLAGE REPORTER trees in nearly a dozen different varieties
in boulevards and parks throughout the By: Timothy Kays killed in the line of duty. Those who
Council members Heather Kost and city. Members were also updated on the THE VILLAGE REPORTER took part in the challenge dropped off a
Jon Schamp were recognized by Mayor Indian Hill trail project at Homecoming wrapped gift at the police department,
Kathy Huner in the December 18th city Park in a recent meeting. The commission Montpelier Chief of Police Dan Mc- specifying on the tag if it is for a boy or
council meeting for their respective terms continues to fertilize young trees in city Gee is quick to tout the community that girl, and what age range. “This was their
of service to the city. parks and look for a chairman to succeed he serves. “The people just give us so idea,” Chief McGee said of FHF. “This
Jim Spiess. much support,” he said, and he has said was their way to help give back to the
Councilor Heather Kost began her term that often. On December 2, that support community by organizing this and hav-
on city council on January 1, 2012, re- In department head reports, Fire Chief again came to the forefront, taking Chief ing the gifts donated. It was awesome to
placing Doug Shaw who was elected may- Rick Sluder told the council that Rupp/ McGee by surprise, and putting a very honor us and to recognize the officers
or. She previously served as council presi- Rosebrock, Inc. of Liberty Center was the special Christmas tree in the office of that had lost their lives this year.”
dent from January 1, 2014 to December lowest bidder for the building of fire de- the MPD.
31, 2015 and served as chair of the Per- partment sleeping quarters and police Remember earlier when Chief McGee
sonnel Committee and sat on the Building department office renovations, coming in Of that beautiful tree, Chief McGee said, “The people just give us so much
and Grounds and Finance committees. slightly less than the budgeted amount. said, “There is a charitable group that support.” They did not shrink away from
I help out with called Friends Helping the FHF challenge. For a small village
Prior to accepting a position within Police Chief Keith Torbet shared that Friends (FHF). They came up with this the size of Montpelier, the challenge was
the University of Michigan emergency the recent Christmas for Kids event was idea, and wanted to do it as a surprise not just met, but exceeded in a way for
management system, Kost served as the able to provide $75 in spending money for for our agency. I didn’t have any clue which the citizens of Montpelier can be
director of the Fulton County Emergency each of the 42 children registered in the about it until they walked in that Satur- proud.
Management Agency from 2012 to March program. The event included a breakfast day. They got with (MPD Officer) Darren
2017. provided by McDonald’s and Biggby Cof- (Repp), conspired and coordinated, and “We’ve already given presents to five
fee and a police escort from the fire hall to came in to say that they were going to do different families,” Chief McGee said.
Councilor Jon Schamp was appointed Walmart. Law enforcement personnel even this for us.” “I’m appreciative and humbled that
to city council on November 17, 2014 to outnumbered the kids at the event. “For this has happened,” As of December 21
fill the unexpired term of Kathy Huner, the most part, the kids had a wonderful There was more to the stunning though, there remains plenty to be given
who resigned to become mayor of the City time,” he said of the event. white tree than just the usual holiday out, and if you should know of a child or
of Wauseon. He previously served as the decorum though. FHF had a plan. The children who may need a gift, stop by or
treasurer for the Wauseon Exempted Vil- Public Service Director Dennis Rich- charitable organization wanted to start call the Montpelier Police Department.
lage School District and as the city finance ardson told the council that after receiving a Christmas themed challenge, and they Remaining for pickup is one gift for boys
director from 1999 to 2013. no bids for chemicals at the city’s water enlisted the Montpelier Police Depart- ages 2-4, and one gift for boys ages 3-5.
plant, he will seek out private pricing to fill ment for the task. The new Christmas Three gifts remain for girls ages 2-4, and
During his tenure, he served as chair the need. Bid packets are also currently tree was themed in remembrance of all one gift for a girl age 6 and up. For gifts
of the Finance Committee and a member out for the request of qualifications for en- of the law enforcement officers killed in that could be given to either a boy or
of the Personnel and Utility committees. gineers, he said. the line of duty in 2017, including all girl, one gift remains for ages 2-5, one
Jon also is on the Charter Revision Com- K-9 units. Accordingly, the tree is deco- gift for age 4, and seven gifts for ages 9
mission and Tax Incentive Review Coun- Finance Director Jamie Giguere re- rated with 118 blue ribbons in honor of months to 36 months.
cil. “I want to thank you very much be- ported that her department is working on the 118 officer killed in the line of duty,
cause your finance ability and sitting in getting health insurance enrollment forms and 20 dog bones were placed on the “I don’t think that people realize how
on this council was amazing to be able to completed and turned in by city employees tree in honor of the 20 K-9s killed in the giving and loving the people of Montpe-
share with this council what you could and income tax revenue is up by five per- line of duty. lier are,” said Chief McGee. “Next year,
do and what you could give … it made cent over the previous year. we’re probably going to see this again.
life so easy,” Mayor Huner told Schamp. So then, what about that challenge This mission will likely be carried on.”
Both Kost and Schamp chose not to run In their legislative agenda, the council that they issued? The call went out for
for reelection in November. They will be approved: the public to donate a gift to a needy Timothy can be reached
replaced by Steve Schneider and Harold child in the name of an officer or a K-9 at [email protected]
Stickley, respectively. ● The emergency passage of: an ordi-
nance to increase mileage allowance to the PHOTO PROVIDED
To begin the meeting, Chief of Police current IRS rate, a resolution approving a
Keith Torbet administered the oath of of- wage increase for full-time, non-union city CHALLENGE ON! ... Setting up the Christmas tree in the Montpelier Police Depart-
fice to Joe Bandeen, the newest patrol of- employees, a resolution authorizing Mayor ment office with Chief Dan McGee are Friends Helping Friends members Tammy
ficer to join the Wauseon Police Depart- Huner to enter into an agreement with Abrams, Heather sands, Traci Filson, Teaira Sands, Desi Abrams and Lorita Rome-
ment. In committee reports, Councilor Medical Mutual for health insurance cov- ro.
Schamp reported that a recent meeting of erage, and a resolution authorizing Mayor
the Finance Committee included planning Huner to enter into an agreement with the Metamora Exploring
of the Fiscal Year 2018 budget. Changes Ohio Developmental Services Agency for
from the 2017 budget included line item Revolving Loan Fund administrative ser-
removals in the capital budgets and trans- vices.
ferring of monies in the general fund to
award INTV $50,000, an increase from ● The third and final passage of: a reso-
$40,000 in the previous year. lution authorizing the mayor to enter into
an agreement for indigent defense services
Upon the committee’s recommenda- in county court with the Fulton County
tion, the council unanimously approved Commissioners and a resolution authoriz-
the FY18 budget as presented. Reporting ing the mayor to enter into a contract with
for the Park Board, Councilor Scott Stiriz Fulton County for Bail Bondsman for Ful-
said that board member Kelly Rashley re- ton County Court, Western District.
signed from her term expiring December
31, 2021, citing the location of a new job. In other new business, council mem-
Board members also turned down a resi- bers approved motions to allow Finance
dent’s request for an ice skating rink at Director Jamie Giguere to pay all bills to
Homecoming Park in their recent meeting. December 31, 2017 and authorizing May-
or Huner to sign a college internship grant
“The board believed that it would be too with Defiance College for a police depart-
costly to do that. They’d actually have to ment intern beginning in January.
tear up the concrete and put tubes in, and
put the concrete back down [along with] Prior to adjourning, the council also
the refrigeration system,” Stiriz said. approved a motion to schedule a public
hearing for Monday, January 15, 2018 at
The board also heard from John Arps 5:00 p.m. for the application to rezone a
about anticipated 2018 projects in city parcel on the corner of North Brunell and
parks, including the placement of four ad- West Oak Streets from B-1 (local business)
ditional sunshades over existing bleachers to R-3 (single family) in order to construct
and the final development of a northern a new house.
parking lot in Biddle Park in addition to
flooring and ceiling renovations at the Ro- The next Wauseon City Council meet-
tary Park shelter house and construction ing is scheduled for Wednesday, January
of an additional pavillion in Reighard Park. 3, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in council chambers.

Councilor Rick Frey reported that Tree Cory can be reached
at [email protected]

Administrator Option

By: James Pruitt Steve Venia noted there was a sewer
THE VILLAGE REPORTER on Maple that had to be snaked out. It
resolved the issue. The sewer issue at
Metamora may be in the market for a 235 Garnsey has been resolved. Venia
village administrator. The Village Coun- needs to finish filling the septic tank with
cil has been reviewing the need for a stone. Yard repair will be completed in
village administrator position. Council the spring. The replacement tools reim-
is looking to see what the state require- bursement from the insurance has been
ments are for this position. If possible, received in the amount of $10,135.39.
it would like to combine it with the Venia can start purchasing replacement
maintenance position. tools for ones that have been stolen. The
In other news: The village has ter- cell phone for Venia has been activat-
minated its relationship with the zon- ed: 419-705-3053. Council members
ing inspector. He is a consultant and should update the contact number for
PHOTO BY CORY JOHNSON, STAFF has not been working the hours agreed Venia.
upon. Council agreed to discontinue his
FINAL MEETING ... Councilors Heather Kost and Jon Schamp were recognized for services effective immediately. Jamie Council approved the second reading
their collective 10 years of service to Wauseon City Council by Mayor Kathy Huner VanAlstine has been assigned the zon- of Ordinance 966, hiring Sue Clendenin
(center) in Monday’s meeting. Both of their terms expire December 31, 2017 after ing inspector’s position at her current Jan. 2, 2018, as the deputy clerk at $20
they did not seek reelection. per hour. Council renewed its TMACOG
2018 membership. Next meetings: Jan.
Edgerton Village Council Bids Farewell rate of $14 per hour. 3 and 22.
The Personnel and Finance Commit-
tee reviewed the wish list from the Land Council President Karon Lane asked
To Three Long Serving Members and Buildings Committee for the 2018 if there has been any resolution to the
appropriations. Council discussed and drainage tile issue in the 5 acres at the
agreed on a few adjustments to it. The park. Ken Wysong had spoken with
By: Timothy Kays tions mandated by the adoption of House village will make adjustments to the in- Mark Gross of Gross Drainage. Gross’s
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Bill 49. Council also suspended the rules to come tax ordinance to be in compliance equipment was not able to get enough
enact Resolution 1010, making for a sup- with HB 49 by Jan. 31, 2018. clearance from the fence line. Wysong
The evening of December 18 saw a ma- plement of 2017 appropriations. and Gross discussed the option of put-
jor change in the government of the Village RITA is collecting delinquent income ting in a French drain. Gross gave a
of Edgerton. Although they still have a De- Village Administrator Dawn Fitzcharles taxes for the village. Four lawsuits have quote of $350 for a French drain. John
cember 27 special session to attend, this sought the permission of Council to sell the been filed for a total of $5,500 of which Pupos has tile he offered to give to the
evening marked the final regular session old three phase gas-fired generator from the $1,679 has been collected. Other tax- village at no charge.
for Councilors Troy Siebenaler, Walt Kellogg water plant. The new generator has been payers have been sent to collections
and Greg Jennings. Mayor Lance Bowsher running without incident, allowing for the resulting in collections of $1,100. Nine Some members of council thought
presented each Councilor a clock as a to- disposal of the old unit. Council approved letters have been sent to taxpayers who Gross Drainage should complete the job
ken of appreciation for their combined total the request without dissent. owe less than $250 each. The village at no additional charge. Justin Kreisch-
of sixty years of service to the community. was owed a total of $1,600 and $600 has er would like Gross to attend the Jan.
After approval of the payment of bills, been collected. John Pupos informed 3, 2018, council meeting to discuss the
Under suspended rules of reading, Council went into executive session for the council there was another sewer issue matter of the 5 acres at the park more.
Council approved Ordinance 1009, which discussion of compensation for village per- on Garnsey recently. It was snaked out
updates the village income tax code, allow- sonnel. and the issue was resolved. James can be reached
ing it to be in line with the new state regula- at [email protected]
Timothy can be reached
at [email protected]

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12 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018

Bryan School Board Says Goodbye To Three Members

By: James Pruitt lish; Mathematics – Honors Math (Pre- Career Connections (Grades 10-12) - Kern, Allie Elkins, Easton Sammons,
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Algebra) or Regular 7 th grade Math; Course Goal: This course will acquaint Taeya Moyer, Payton Bockelman, Evan
Science – Honors or Regular; Social students with the “world of work” and Longoria, Alex Diaz, Jeremiah Taylor,
The Bryan City School district hon- Studies; Physical Education (Semester); help find out more about themselves, ca- Chloe Wallace, Jacob Thompson, Jesse
ored three board members who are Career Exploration (Semester); Math Ex- reer opportunities, and the community Pearson, Hailey Warner, Chad Gambler,
departing at the Board of Education tensions and English Extensions; Fine around them. At the end of this course, Keira Moss, Rhett McGill, Emma Slagle,
meeting Dec. 18. Superintendent Di- Art (Orchestra, Band, Choir, Art) students should be able to answer these Karlee Green, Lily Pittman, Braya Hep-
ana Savage presented plaques to board three questions: What are my interests? ker, Easton Kerr, Adam Elzey, Madeline
members Glen Newcomer for 20 years Grade 8 - English Language Arts – What local careers meet those interests? Kelly, Jeet Patel, Kaeleigh Martin, Zoey
of service, Emily Ebaugh for 16 years of Honors or Regular eighth-grade; English How do I take the next step to enter Gillett, Mya Parker, Nolan Sleesman, Ire-
service, and Ryan Miller for four years of Mathematics – Algebra I for High School those careers? lyn Fryman, Kassi McDade, Ethan Bai-
service. Each spoke briefly of their ex- Credit or Pre-Algebra; Science – Physical ley, Elijah Martinez, Owen Davis, Allyson
periences on the board and thanked the Science for High School Credit or Regu- ACT Prep Course (Grades 10-12) - Grymonprez, Katelyn Moss, Hailey John-
community for the opportunity to serve. lar eighth-grade science; Social Stud- Course Goal: The students will become son, Khloe Hartman, Alayna Langham,
ies; Physical Education (Semester for more confident of their ability of work Disney Avell, Kate Thormeier, Ella Ken-
In other news, the board approved High School Credit); Health (Semester with various concepts and relationships drick, Dominic Malanga, Maluree Taylor,
the calendar for 2018-19. The school for High School Credit); Electives of stu- of the four areas tested by the ACT (Math- Abigail Goebel, Abbigail Kohlbeck, Hunt-
year will begin Aug. 15 and end May dent’s choice ematics; Science; English; and Reading). er Hogan, Keira Myers, Kaiya Sechler,
24, 2019, if no contingency days are re- Active involvement in and successful Drew Engstrom, Nathan Fisher, Jerry
quired. Graduation for the Class of 2019 Grade 9 - English Language Arts – completion of the course should lead the Leininger PBIS Sportsmanship Awards
will be May 26. Honors, College Prep or Intermediate; student to greater confidence and higher (Respect, Responsible, and Safe Behav-
Mathematics – Algebra I or Geometry; scores on the ACT exam. Option of being ior)- Miss Siebenaler and Mrs. Schroed-
The board set the date for the annual Physical Science or Honors Biological taught by English & Math teacher de- er’s classrooms Physical Education Gold
organizational meeting for 7 p.m. Jan. Science; World History; Physical Educa- pending on enrollment numbers. Slip Winners – Anysia Harris, Lila Brock
8. It will take place at the Field House tion (Semester; Oral Communication (Se- and Makenna Costanzo.
Conference room followed by the regular mester); Algebra I Enrichment (Required Workforce Development/Internship
meeting. Cindra Keeler was nominated for students with C or below in Grade 8 Program (Grades 11-12) - This course The board approved the following rec-
to serve as President Pro-tem for organi- Math); Electives of student’s choice is designed for students to gain work or ommendations:
zational meeting. volunteer experience in an environment
Grade 10 - English Language Arts; of the students interest. Resignation: Janie Laukhuf, 1 on 2
The Treasurer presented the finan- Mathematics - Geometry or Algebra II; educational aide, effective Nov. 27, 2017;
cial report for the month of Nov., 2017 Biological Science or Advanced Science; The board approved a resolution sup- Karrie LaLonde, Preschool PM classroom
with the Farmers & Merchants State American History – Advanced Placement, porting Senate Bill 216 (Ohio Public aide/dismissal aide, effective Dec. 5,
Bank balance of $5,649,760.74; out- Regular, Comprehensive; Geometry En- School Deregulation Act) in the hope it 2017.
standing checks and adjustments of richment (Required for students with C will help by: eliminating barriers to em-
$184,571.09; Star Ohio $3,277,942.05; or below in Algebra I); Electives of stu- ploying high quality teachers; eliminat- Retirement: Midge Stiltner, food ser-
State Bank $6,180,612.71; Morgan dent’s choice ing the unnecessary duplication of tests vice worker, effective Jan. 2, 2018; Mary
Stanley $5,860,264.92, Petty Cash: Rob used to assess student learning; provid- Lou Nichols, Grade 3 teacher, effective
Rosswurm $500, and Eric Ruffer $4,000, Grade 11 - English Language Arts; ing a more accurate method (paper and June 30, 2018; Valerie Plouck, Grade
and Change Funds $2,900. Total Trea- Mathematics; Science; Government; pencil test) of assessing a third grade 8 Intervention Teacher, effective June
surer’s balance $20,791,409.33. Electives of student’s choice student’s ability to read and write ver- 30, 2018. Hire Classified Staff: Andrew
sus their technical ability on the high Heater, bus driver to 3.5 hours per day,
The board approved the amended ap- Grade 12 - English Language Arts; states third grade reading test, requir- 0 years of experience, effective Dec. 11,
propriation for FY2018: The general fund Mathematics; Electives of student’s ing the national testing service to pro- 2017; Christine Keesecker, preschool
stands at $21,219,264. Total appropria- choice vide meaningful information for teachers bus/preschool 1:1 Aide, 4.5 hours per
tions are $27,369,135.18. The board ap- to use to help children learn and grow, day, 4 days a week, 4 years of experi-
proved a resolution accepting tax rates Changes for 2018-2019: testoring the rights of parents to have ence, effective date Jan. 2, 2018.
from the Williams County Budget Com- Sixth Grade - STEM will replace tech- some control over their children’s at-
mission. The board approved a resolu- nology in quarter rotation. Course Goal: tendance, restoring the ability of school Transfer Classified Staff: Jennifer An-
tion for adoption of post-issuance com- Students will investigate and respond to boards to enforce educational policy that drews to 1 on 2 Educational Aide Bryan
pliance policies and procedures. complex questions, problems, or chal- meets local community needs, consoli- Elementary includes arrival duty and
lenges. Students will engage in solving dating and streamlining state reporting bus duty, 7.75 hours per day, effective
Treasurer Rosswurm reported the real-world problems reaching across requirements to reduce time expended Dec. 20, 2017.
district refinanced $8,999,591.70 of subject areas on unproductive paperwork, and provid-
2014 bonds Dec. 12, 2017. The district Eighth Grade - Eighth graders may ing relief from other mandates that have Change in position for classified staff:
will save $899,395.62 in debt service take FLEX PE. This allows students who accumulated over time. Mary Myers, Preschool 1 on 2/dismissal
costs as a result of the refinancing. are in Art and/or Music to still be able to aide, 4 hrs per day/4 days per week, 0
fulfil requirements in the 8th grade and The board received the following com- years of experience, effective Oct. 26,
The board accepted the following have elective options and/or study hall mendations: 6-12 Campus: Character 2017; Ken Harris, bus driver/lunchroom
donations: $100 from the Bryan Civic option. This is beneficial to the HONORS Trait Student Commendations - Re- worker to a total of 6-12 lunchroom
League for Youth in Government student track student. sponsibility- Ryley Davis, Rylee Fig- worker in dishroom, 3.5 hrs per day/5
trip to Columbus; $100 Cricut machine Eighth Grade - Math Extensions gins, Katelan Nagel, Maddox Palmer, days per week, 0 years experience and
from Erin & Andrew Harris for Bryan added. Course Goal: This is a course Xander Cagle, Caleb Fernihough, Al- bus driver, 3.5 hrs per day/5 days per
Elementary School $1,621.64 from the designed to aid any student who is hav- lison Redhead, Beckett Stark, Addie week, effective Dec. 8, 2017.
Bryan Athletic Booster Club for softball ing difficulties with any aspect of math. Arnold, Conor Brown, Nic Herold, Deli-
uniforms; $713 from the Bryan Athletic Homework support and re-teaching of lah Taylor, Abigail Fernihough, Jamin Substitutes: Teachers- John Buck-
Booster Club for girls basketball warm- math concepts is provided to students Santiago, Dylan Mendoza, Will Jackson lew, Michael Scribner.
up pants; $ 275 from Newlyn Quest Club enrolled in this class. This course can be Bryan Elementary: Character Trait Stu-
for the Youth in Government student trip taken in replace of study hall. dent Commendations - Responsibility- The board approved the following rec-
to Columbus; $125 from Newlyn Quest Eighth Grade - STEM Science Elec- Anysia Harris, Mack Inselmann, Nolan ommendations: Volunteers for Athletic
Club for the high school wrestling team; tive. Course Goal: Uses Project Lead the Wyman, Harrison Spitnale, Moselle Hua- Department: Dana Grant, Ryan Miller.
$100 from Newlyn Quest for 1 to 1 laptop Way to engage students in activities that rd, Casen Herman, Laycin Rodeheaver,
program and $200 from Williams County not only build knowledge and skills in Natalie Gambler, Dustin Reynolds, COMMUNICATIONS Four County Ca-
Dairy Association for FCCLA Roll Call areas including computer science, en- Jackson Vashaw, Sophie Fisher, Adalyn reer Center School Board Report Mrs.
gineering, and biomedical science, but Fruchey, Gabi Malanga, Zephyrus Lewis, Keeler reported:
The district has one route to fill be- also empower students to develop es- Rosie Schwender, Lilli Shininger, Jozie
fore returning to its previous service sential skills such as problem solving, Cordy, Makenna Myers, Jackson Ber- • The organizational meeting for the
level. Two drivers were training and tak- critical and creative thinking, communi- nard, Brayelyn Eberly, Luke Spitnale, Four County board is at 6:30 p.m. Jan.
ing tests in December to obtain their bus cation, collaboration, and perseverance. Nash Kendrick, Rilyn Horne, Taylor Pelz, 4.
drivers certification, Savage said. The Students will learn design and modeling Aleah Chappuies, Karli McDade, Cade
board approved the 6-12 Curriculum the 1st quarter of the semester and au- • Four County Career Center will host
Guide for 2018-2019: Some highlights: tomation and robotics the 2nd quarter of an open house from 5-7:30 p.m. Jan. 8,
the semester. 2018.
Curriculum requirements - All stu- HS Changes - College Credit Plus -
dents must enroll in a minimum of six The courses listed below would earn col- James can be reached
class periods on a seven-period day. Stu- lege credit, but taught by BHS teacher. at [email protected]
dents enrolled in Honors and Advanced Composition I & II offered at Bryan High
Placement courses will not be permitted School by Mrs. Mazur. American Gov- BWC To Push Wellness
to drop course after June 1 without a ernment offered at Bryan High School by & Workplace Safety In 2018
parent-teacher-counselor-administra- Mrs. Johnson.
tor-student meeting. All other courses Project Based English 11 - New Sci- The new year is almost here, and The holiday season is also a time to
may be dropped during the first 10 days ence Electives: Forensic Science, Real many of us are thinking about resolu- reflect, and I am pleased to highlight our
of the semester without penalty. Stu- World Science 1 & 2 for high school cred- tions that include working out, eating significant accomplishments in 2017.
dents are not permitted to drop yearlong it, Nutrition & Wellness, Medical termi- healthier and getting in shape. These include:
courses at the beginning of the 2nd se- nology & Science Careers, Eliminated -
mester without a parent-teacher-coun- Weather & Climate and Astronomy from We have our own resolutions at the • Another $1 billion rebate that in-
selor-administrator- student meeting. curriculum guide. Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation creased workers’ comp savings for Ohio
Teacher requests are not permitted at Conditioning & Weights at high (BWC): we resolve to help more employ- employers to $6.3 billion since 2011.
the secondary level. school will be for PE credit - Students ees get home safe and sound every day.
are required to successfully complete That is why we’ll continue our focus on • A new grant program that helps fire
Grade 6 - English Language Arts; 8th grade PE. Students will then have wellness and workplace safety in 2018. departments purchase safety gear and
Mathematics;Science; Social Studies; the option of taking regular PE or Condi- equipment designed to protect firefight-
Physical Education/Health/Art/STEM tioning & Weights for high school credit Ohio employers and workers both ers from carcinogens and other harmful
(one quarter of each). Elective Option: benefit when injuries don’t occur. A elements they encounter on the job.
Band, Orchestra or Choir stable, productive workforce saves em-
ployers money they can invest in their • More base rate reductions for Ohio
Grade 7 - English Language Arts – companies. Likewise, workplace injuries employers. Average private rates are
Honors or Regular seventh-grade Eng- can place a physical and financial strain down 28.2%. Average public rates are
on workers and their families. down 29.6%.
Edon FFA To Present
Williams County Adult Agricultural This is the impetus for our new well- • Continuation of our enhanced care
ness initiative coming in early 2018. program, which gives medical providers
Education Classes An overwhelming amount of research greater latitude in treating knee inju-
shows us that a healthy lifestyle leads ries, including allowing them to take a
It is that time of year again to begin County Extension Director) to wellness in virtually every facet of our holistic approach to care by treating co-
the Williams County Adult Agricultural January 15th-No class (FFA Leader- lives, including the workplace. BWC’s morbidities that can delay recovery.
Education classes. All Classes will be new wellness program will offer Ohio
held on Monday evenings at Edon High ship Conference) workers in small businesses a variety • Improvements to our nationally rec-
School in the agricultural classroom be- January 22nd-Farm Service Agency of services. Details are being finalized, ognized pharmacy department. Through
ginning at 7:00pm. but the program will offer services such sensible controls and better tracking,
Update (Julia Ickert-Williams Co. Ex- as health risk assessments, biometric we reduced the number of opioid-depen-
The Ag room is located on the west side ecutive Director & Tracy Hancock-Farm screenings, personalized health plans dent injured workers by 54 percent to
of the school with parking available in the Loan Manager) and coaching, chronic disease manage- 3,714 by the end 2017.
lot closest to the large overhead door. You ment and more. This is geared to help
may enter through the doors next to the January 29th-Opiod Crisis (Rian workers live a healthy, balanced life - Finally, among our most exciting
overhead door and the Ag room is located Whitney-Toledo Fire Department) factors that can prevent injury, or re- news in 2017: a decline in workplace
on your right. Coffee and cookies will be cover more quickly if they are hurt on injury rates for the fourth consecu-
provided courtesy of the Edon FFA Chap- February 5th-No Class (Williams the job. tive year. Ohio’s rate for calendar year
ter. In the event of a weather cancella- County Dairy Banquet) 2016 was 2.7 injuries per 100 work-
tion, please refer to the district website: Safety will continue to take center ers, compared to the national average
www.edon.k12.oh.us for information. If February 12th-Edon Schools Update stage in 2018. Safe workplaces have al- of 3.2. That half percent means Ohio
you have questions or concerns, please (Anthony Stevens-Edon Superintendent ways been our goal at BWC. To increase has 20,369 more people returning home
contact Hannah Everetts at 419-272- & Deb Nester-Edon Treasurer) the awareness of the importance of safe- safe to their loved ones than if we were
3213 (office) or 419-651-5107 (cell). The ty, we will introduce a public health and just performing at the national average.
dates with the topic for that night and the February 19th-Northwest Ohio Log- safety campaign focused on preventing
speaker are listed as follows: gers Chapter (Bill Metzger-President) slips, trips and falls, overexertions and Building a culture of safety across
motor vehicle accidents (all of which the state is at the heart of our work at
January 8th-Fertilizer Application Re- February 26th-Private Pesticide Appli- make up about 60 percent of our in- BWC. Our efforts are paying off, and we
certification (John Schoenhals-Williams cator Recertification (John Schoenhals- jured worker claims each year). are more committed than ever to the
Williams County Extension Director) safety, health and economic well-being
of our state and its citizens.
March 5th-Farm Bureau Update (Roy
Norman-Organizational Director of Defi- INFORMATION PROVIDED
ance, Fulton, Henry, & Williams County
Farm Bureau)

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Fulton County 4-H Honors Volunteers & Advisors

Each year the Fulton County 4-H when they need help the most. ALL HONOR CLUBS Goats and “Udder” Things—Linda
Program recognizes the volunteers/ Kaitlin Ruetz: Kaitlin was a 9-year 4-H Gainers and Leaders—Jenny Bollinger
advisors of the program for their con- Herr
tributions and years of service to 4-H. 4-H member, 2 years with the Fulton Country Achievers—Kim Krieger Hoppin’ N’ Trottin’— Kim Baker
Special recognition is awarded for those 4-H Connections and 7 years with the Fulton 4-H Connection—Pat Schro- Nifty 4-H’ers– Joan Rubel
individuals who exemplify the quali- Gainers and Leaders 4-H Club. Kait- eder Roamin Country Raisers, Etc. — Ann
ties and support of the program or have lin was very active while in 4-H, taking Kirkum & Shelly Morrin
gone above and beyond. We’d like to a variety of different projects, such as
share with you those honored this year. Equine Reproduction & Genetics, Dog INFORMATION PROVIDED
Showmanship, Boer, Dairy & Market
2017 Friends of 4-H: goats, Veterinary Science and Geneal- OUTSTANDING ALUMNI
Fulton County Sportsmen Club ogy. She also served as a 4-H Camp COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUBS
We are truly grateful to have the Counselor several years and held the ti-
Fulton County Sportsmen’s Club as a tle of “4-H Queen” in 2013. She had the 20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Friend of 4-H here in Fulton County. honor of being selected “Jr. Fair Queen”
They have provided the youth of Fulton and served 2 years as “Caprine Queen.”
County opportunities for learning and After being a 4-H member, she wanted
participating in shooting sports. Each to stay involved with 4-H and applied
spring, they host a kid’s fun day where to be a volunteer/advisor. This is her
youth can shoot rifles, archery and par- 3rd year as a 4-H volunteer/advisor for
ticipate in outdoor wildlife events at no the Gainers & Leaders 4-H Club from
cost. This year they also hosted three Metamora.
Introduction to Youth archery clinics
allowing youth to experience the sport In May of this year, Kaitlin was hired
in a safe and helpful environment. as the OSU Extension Summer Pro-
Not only are they helpful to the youth gram Assistant in our Fulton County
of Fulton County, but they also have office. The first month and a half, Kait-
been instrumental in the success of the lin helped conduct the 4-H program by
Hoppin N’ Trottin 4-H Club’s shooting assisting Jill Stechschulte get ready for
sports program. With over 40 kids tak- 4-H Camp. In July, Kaitlin took on a
ing shooting sports projects in rifle, pis- completely new set of responsibilities.
tol, shotgun, archery and hunting and She took care of so many details and did
wildlife, the Fulton County Sportsmen’s so without hesitation. Kaitlin showed
Club is always willing to support the extreme leadership in this role. Fulton
club by providing access to their shoot- County has been highly impacted by the
ing ranges and facilities where safe use leadership that Kaitlin has shown while
of firearms and archery are practiced. working at the Extension office. She
The Fulton County Sportsmen’s Club has gone above and beyond her expect-
has also opened their doors to the an- ed duties and is greatly appreciated by
nual Top Shot Competition for youth for her diligent work. She will be greatly
of all ages to participate. The six-event missed as she heads back to college in
competition attracts youth from across January.
Northwest Ohio and the facilities of
the Sportsmen’s Club have proved to Advisors Recognized for their years of
be a premiere site to host this shoot- service:
ing competition. Without the support of
the Fulton County Sportsmen’s Club, 5 Years of Service
the youth and advisors of the Hoppin Taylor Armstrong
N’ Trottin 4-H Club would not have the Danielle Baker
ability to easily provide a safe learning Brandy Bates
environment for shooting sports with Stephanie Kirkum
the convenience of providing multiple Taylor Kruse
disciplines at one setting for our youth. Lori Puehler
Lorrie Ricker
2017 Outstanding Alumni: Robert Sintobin
Chris Kirkum and Kaitlin Ruetz Mark Strain
Chris Kirkum: Chris always had a Rebecca Strauss
love for animals and for helping other Samantha Wanemacher
people, but 4-H gave him a way to ex-
press those things in a concrete way. 10 Years of Service
Chris began taking various animal John Alexander
projects such as; feeder calves, dairy Sarah Alexander
steers, pygmy goats and sheep. Since Tabitha Bergstedt
taking that first market lamb in 4-H, Alyssa Bratton
Chris has bred and raised both breed- Kisha Genter
ing and market lambs. As a member of Melissa O’Neil
both the Ohio Sheep Improvement As- Karen Pennington
sociation and the American Sheep In- Kylie Reckner
dustry Association, Chris is continually 15 Years of Service
learning about the latest developments Kyle Link
in the in the sheep industry and trying Bridgett Miller
to improve the quality of his breeding
program. The mission of Kirkum Club 20 Years of Service
Lambs is to provide 4-Her’s with the Jean Kovar
opportunity to learn life skills such as Terry Kovar
responsibility, organization, and lead- Brittanie Ledyard
ership by providing sound education Shelly Morrin
and quality club lambs at a reasonable Pat Schroeder
price. Chris is in his 16th year as a 4-H Christina Seiler
Advisor for the Roamin Country Raisers
4-H Club. He organizes and teaches the 25 Years of Service
annual Fulton County Sheep Clinic for Denny Reckner
first year 4-Her’s taking lambs or sheep Terra Reigsecker
breeding for the first time. This year he Peggy Smith
organized the county’s first Lamb Essay Jon Strauss
Contest, which encouraged 4-Her’s to
write an essay about why they wanted to 35 YEARS
take a lamb in 4-H. The winner received Herb Harris
a lamb, free of charge, from Kirkum
Club Lambs. Next year, Chris hopes to ALL OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY
expand the program and get at least one SERVICE CLUBS
other breeder to donate a lamb, as well.
Chris is an active member of the Fulton 4-H Gainers & Leaders– Jenny Herr
County American Red Cross Disaster Blue Ribbon Raisers— Peggy Smith
Action Team, Chris regularly deploys Clinton Doodle Bugs– Joe Miller
to local and regional disasters, often in Country Achievers– Kim Krieger
the middle of the night. When you hear Country Club 4-H— Jean Kovar
the words, “American Red Cross Volun- Countryside Clovers—Jackie Ballmer
teers are on the scene”, Chris is most Delta Boosters— Tricia Fahrer
likely the volunteer leader in our county Delta Country Gals & Guys– Michelle
who is orchestrating the disaster relief. Savage
Chris is the kind of man we hope all our Fulton 4-H Connection—Pat Schro-
4-Her’s will become. He works tirelessly eder
to help make our community a better Goats and “Udder” Things—Linda
place, by helping to educate and shape Bollinger
the values of our youth, as well as being Hoppin’ N’ Trottin’— Kim Baker
there for members of our community Nifty 4-H’ers– Joan Rubel
Pettisville Ever-Ready– Peggy Kruse
Pike Kountry Kids—Cindy Harris
Pike X-L—Jim Savage
Roamin Country Raisers, Etc.—Ann
Kirkum & Shelly Morrin

FRIENDS OF 4-H

5 YEARS OF SERVICE 35 YEARS OF SERVICE HONOR CLUBS

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14 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018

Four County Career Center St. Patrick’s School Visits
To Host Open House Bryan Senior Center

Four County Career Center will be a step ahead of the competition as they PHOTO PROVIDED
hosting it’s annual Career Night Open complete their junior and senior years
House on Monday, January 8, 2018 in high school. On-line enrollment will HOLIDAY VISITORS ... The Bryan Senior Center was entertained on Friday, De-
from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. at its campus lo- be available for the 2018-2019 school cember 22, 2017 by the Kindergarten class & the First grade class of St. Patrick’s
cated on the corner of State Routes 66 year while guests enjoy refreshments School, they gave the seniors cards that they had made by themselves and then
and 34 south of Archbold. The event and door prizes throughout the eve- they all sang Christmas Carols to all of us. They were very cute!!! The seniors gave
is designed to introduce high school ning. them ornaments for their tree’s, that the crafty ladies of the senior center had made
freshmen, sophomores, juniors, middle & candy canes.
school students, and parents to a vari- Four County Career Center is in it’s
ety of career-technical training options 49th year offering quality education to
available at Four County Career Cen- both high school students and adults
ter. in northwest Ohio. Tim Meister is Su-
perintendent, Rick Bachman is Direc-
Meet Career Center staff and tour tor of Career and Technical Education,
the campus to see the advanced equip- and Doug Beck is Director of Adult
ment and modern facilities in the thirty Workforce Education.
career-technical programs available to
high school juniors and seniors from For more information about the Jan-
associate high schools in Defiance, uary 8th Career Night Open House or
Fulton, Henry, and Williams counties. other school activities, contact the Ca-
Learn how Four County students stay reer Center at 1-800-589-3334 or visit
our web site at www.fourcounty.net.

Four County Career Center Fulton County Senior Center Announces
Students Earn Scholarships Upcoming Events & Winter Tips
Upcoming Events – All Sites Invited Val Edwards, Information & Referral
January 15 – Closed for Martin Lu- Specialist, will take appointments at the
ther King Jr. Day Delta Library from 10:00 am to noon.
January 18 – Day Trip, New Henry Get help understanding Medicare and
County Senior Center Social Security issues, insurance bills,
January 25 – Day Trip, Main Street completing applications, and more.
Bakery and Bingo at Delta Site Thursday, January 18, meet Val at the
January 31 – Day Trip, The Sight Swanton Library from 10:00 am to noon.
Center, Toledo Tuesday, January 23 is your chance to
February 7 – Day Trip, Ronald Mc- meet with Val at the Evergreen Library
Donald House, Toledo in Metamora from 10:00 am to noon.
February 14 – Music Concert by On Thursday, January 25, Val will be at
Bloomer Bunch, Archbold Site Wyse Commons on Archbold’s Fairlawn
April 27 – “Senior” Prom at Wauseon campus. Val’s services are offered at no
Senior Center Gym cost to seniors in partnership with Wyse
Commons and the local libraries. Please
Home Delivered Meals
If you receive a home-delivered meal, make an appointment in advance with
please understand that we value your Val for any of these dates by calling 419-
flexibility. Your meal might arrive slight- 337-9299.
ly behind schedule at times. Weather
and road construction are factors. The Help Us Help You
Has your phone number changed?
number of meals being delivered by one Have you moved? Has your email ad-
driver on a particular day often varies dress changed? Is information for your
PHOTO PROVIDED and might create a delay for you. We en- contact person out of date? Please con-
courage our drivers to take a few mo- tact us with your up-to-date informa-
SCHOLARSHIP TEST ... Four County Career Center is proud to announce that ments to make sure the senior receiving tion. Also, if you currently receive the
three students from the Network Administration and Cybersecurity program a meal is at home and well. Families rely Bzz newsletter by mail and have an
have been awarded scholarships to attend the University of Northwestern Ohio. on our meal delivery drivers to check on email address, would you consider re-
The scholarships were awarded as the result of the Information technology the welfare of senior family members. ceiving the newsletter via email instead
Scholarship Test which took place at the UNOH Open House event this past In most cases, the driver is simply run- of regular mail to help us save money on
Fall. The students placed third through fifth - Andrew Canada (Pettisville) took ning behind and has not forgotten you. postage?
third place, a scholarship worth $4,000; Morgan Street (Bryan) finished fourth, Please wait to call our Senior Center un-
a scholarship worth $3,000; and Collin Todd (Hilltop) placed fifth, a scholar- til 1:00 pm to report that your meal has Did You Know?
ship worth $2,000. This is an awesome accomplishment and congratulations Simply taking a brisk 30-40 min-
to the students and instructor, Tim Ricketts. not yet arrived. ute walk most days offers the following
stunning rewards:
Christmas Program Held At Winter Weather Alerts -A 35% reduction in the risk of Al-
Four County Preschool Have you taken action and stocked
up on a few shelfstable meals in your zheimer’s and other dementias.
kitchen in the unlikely event that our -A 30 - 50% reduction in the risk of
Senior Center would be closed due to
bad weather? Also, we thank you in ad- premature death.
vance for providing a safe way to bring -A 35% reduction in the risk of heart
your meal to your door. Your meal de-
attacks and strokes.
-A 30% reduction in arthritic knee
livery driver appreciates it when you pain.
make their safety a priority and arrange -Relief from mild to moderate depres-
to keep your driveway and sidewalks sion on par with prescription antide-
clear of snow and ice. If Senior Center pressants.
activities or meals are canceled due to -Significant protection from cancers
bad weather, you can expect to receive of the breast, colon, and uterus, along
a phone call from our automated phone with significant improvement in the sur-
system. One Call Now will provide you vivorship of breast, prostate, and colon
with instructions in the event of a Level cancers. (Above information is from Dr.
2 or Level 3 snow emergency. Level 2 Ann’s Wellness Bulletin, Dr. Ann Kulze,
means meals, activities and transpor- M.D.)
tation are canceled. Level 3 means all The gym at the Fulton County Senior
sites are closed. Center is available for walking when no
other gym programs are taking place.
Focus On Preventing Falls Archbold Highlights
One in every three older adults
falls each year — and falls are a lead- Bingo: Fridays. Blood Pressure
ing cause of injuries and death among Check: first Wednesday. Birthday
older adults. Exercises such as walking Lunch: first Friday. Toenail Clinic: Feb-
or working out with an elastic band can ruary 7. Call early for appointment;
increase your strength, balance, and $15.00 fee; soak feet for 30 minutes be-
flexibility and help you avoid falls. Also, fore you arrive.
ask your healthcare provider to check
PHOTO PROVIDED that you’re not taking any pills that can Delta Highlights
make you more likely to fall. Eliminate Bingo: every Thursday. Blood Pres-
HOLIDAY PROGRAM ... Four County Career Center Preschool/Childcare Cen- items in your home that are easy to trip sure Check: second Tuesday. Birthday
ter students presented their annual Christmas program for parents and grand- over, like throw rugs. Insert grab bars Lunch: first Thursday. Toenail Clinic:
parents. The Early Childhood Education students at the Career Center work in your bathtub or shower, and install February 13. Call early for appointment;
with the children as part of their lab experience. Shown during the program $15.00 fee; soak feet for 30 minutes be-
with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT) Sylvie Zart- night-lights so it’s easier to see at night. fore you arrive.
man (Antwerp); Audrey Brywczynski (Whitehouse); Elowyn Custer (Wauseon); (Source: HealthInAging.org)
Brennan Vandock (Delta); Zachary Norden (Napoleon); Micah Helberg (Napo- Fayette Highlights
Phone Tips For Seniors Bingo: every Thursday. Blood Pres-
leon); Giuliana Zetter (Toledo); Isabella Schoonover (Defiance); (BACK - LEFT • Start a buddy system. You and a sure Check: third Tuesday. Birthday
TO RIGHT) Malcolm Custer (Wauseon); Jordan Inkrott (Delta); Santa Claus; friend or relative can set a special time Lunch: first Thursday
Stryker Oyer (Napoleon); Jayden Elmer (Helena); and Zane Reed (Napoleon). when you phone each other every day. Toenail Clinic: February 20. Call ear-
Mrs. Claus is standing in the back. The preschool is run under the direction of It’s an easy way to check in and make ly for appointment; $15.00 fee; soak feet
Early Childhood Education instructor Susan Myers along with Preschool Staff sure you’re both safe and healthy. for 30 minutes before you arrive.
Person Katelyn Flanary and Education Aide Jennifer Hutchison. • Use an answering machine to keep
potential burglars guessing about who’s Swanton Highlights
Bingo: every Wednesday. Birthday
home and who’s not. Women living Lunch: first Wednesday. Blood Pressure
Local Student David Williams alone may ask a male friend or relative Check: second Monday. Toenail Clinic:
to make the recording mentioning the February 12. Call early for appointment;
Named To Graceland University telephone number only (no name). $15.00 fee; soak feet for 30 minutes be-
• Seniors who live alone, especially fore you arrive.
women, can list only first and middle
initials in the telephone directory to Wauseon Highlights
Fall 2017 Dean’s List avoid harassing calls. Golden Drummers: Wed & Friday
am. NO Choir Practice in January. Tai
Valuable Volunteers Chi: every Tues. and Thurs. Food &
Thank you to Colonel Randall Ortiz Fitness: Tuesday at 10:00 am. Pepper:
LAMONI, IA (12/21/2017)-- The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s with the 180th Fighter Wing, who volun- Wednesday pm. Bingo: Thursday morn-
2017 fall term have been announced, and David Williams of Wauseon, OH, has teered his time and provided a history of ings. Birthday Party: first Friday. Toe
been named to the Dean’s List. the 180th Fighter Wing at the Veterans Nail Clinic: January 24, 2018. Call early
Breakfast in November. for appointment; $15.00 fee; soak feet
Graceland University students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64 are named for 30 minutes before you arrive.
to the dean’s list. Congratulations, David! Graceland commends you on your Where’s Val?
academic success. On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, INFORMATION PROVIDED

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Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 15

Archbold Wins Agreement Delta Village Council Discusses
With German Township Over Water & Sewer Rate Study Needed

Paying For Fire Service To Comply With EPA Mandate

figures, Fryman said. By: Bill O’ Connell
Revenues for fire service will come THE VILLAGE REPORTER

By: James Pruitt from levies collected by the township. At the final Village
THE VILLAGE REPORTER The township will be responsible for Council meeting, Admin-
funding all of the operational and hous- istrator Brad Peebles re-
After 18 months of discussions, there ing needs for the Fire Department. ported that the Environ-
will be peace between Archbold and Ger- mental Protection Agency
man Township over the fire department. The key to the turnaround from the (EPA) had tasked the Vil-
The Archbold Village Council signed township was the new members and lage to have in place an
off on a draft agreement at its Dec. 18 one existing member to decide to rep- Asset Management Plan
meeting. When the German Township resent everyone in the township, not by no later than October
Board of Trustees approves it after Jan. just the un-incorporated areas, Fryman of 2018. Before a plan can
1, Mayor Jeff Fryman and Council Presi- said. The township trustees wanted to be implemented, however,
dent will sign the document. make sure there was equality of pay a rate study evaluation of
and the mayor said some of the outgo- the water and wastewater
Fryman and council members were ing trustees seemed to feel the matter facilities must be conduct-
pleased with the rapid turn of events wouldn’t be addressed, he said. The ed said Mr. Peebles. The
since the Nov. 7 election. The attitude equality comes in as the township resi- study could be performed PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF
of the new trustees won over village dents will now be paying for both opera- by the Jones and Henry
leaders involved in the talks. “It was tions and equipment just like the village Engineering firm with a FINISHING UP 2017 ... Delta Village Administrator
very refreshing to hear them refer to residents. Before, the township only proposed cost to the Vil- Brad Peebles brought several key issues before Coun-
“we,”meaning everyone inside the village covered equipment. cil during the final meeting of 2017.
and everyone in the unincorporated ar-
eas. I really felt there was a spirit and In other news: lage between $30,000 and the Council to address in 2018 is the
effort to look at the big picture,” Council Fryman swore in a new police officer, $40,000.
President Kevin Morton said. “We got off Eric Leininger, son of council member “It would give us an evaluation of possible stream-lining of the Village’s
on the right foot immediately. The new Ed Leiniger. our operation, recommendations for as- ancillary Boards and Commissions.
round talks was not dominated by one Fryman presented outgoing council set management and expenses that we Some of these he believes are no longer
side and everybody seemed to want to members Ed Leininger and Kenny Cow- would want to consider starting to build functioning or could easily be combined
work together. “It doesn’t mean we are ell with plaques recognizing their years for future needs,” explained Mr. Peebles. with others. The proposed Fernwood
always going to agree, but it did feel sin- of service. Cowell has been on council “It would also give us recommended Shelter House may be relocated in close
cerely they were looking out for the best since 2004, but Fryman said he served rates going forward.” proximity to the Delta Police Station.
interests of everyone,” Morton said. the village for many years before that. A second proposal for the study came This would allow the structure to be
“It’s been an honor,” Cowell said. from the Rural Community Assistance used for storage by the Police Depart-
The village was able to gain one con- Council also handled some house- Program (RCAP) with a fixed cost of ment in the off season when not in use
cession from the township it desperately keeping matters in regard to appropria- $40,000 and would be completed be- as a community center.
wanted: pay equality. This means all tions for 2017, 2018. Council approved tween 18 and 24 months. Mr. Peebles Two issues related to the Village’s fire
township residents, both in the incorpo- an ordinance calling for a 1 percent expressed concern with the length of protection were addressed. With the
rated areas and unincorporated, pay for lump sum payment and a 2 percent time RCAP needed for the study, given ending of Village subsidies for the fire
fire service. The unincorporated areas base wage adjust for all full-time em- the Village’s more immediate needs. department, monies collected through
have a 31.43 percent share of the equity ployees. Part-time workers will receive He also informed the Council that the taxes for that purpose could be trans-
in the equipment and the incorporated the 2 percent increase. Village of Swanton had recently gone ferred to the general fund for other uses.
68.57 percent. These figures represent through the same process using Jones Mr. Peebles explained that a court or-
a 15-year average of what was paid out James can be reached at and Henry and had adopted and subse- der is required to make that happen.
by residents, according to County Au- quently implemented their recommen- He also informed Council that York
ditor Brett Kolb, who consulted on the [email protected] dations. Township had declined the offer to buy

“The EPA is mandating that we as the Delta Community Fire department
a water producer and water provider property for $1 with he stipulation that
can prove and validate that we have if the property would be used for any-
adequate funds to make sure that our thing else it would be sold back to the
system can be maintained. Not only to- Village for the same amount.
day but into the next 15 to 20 years,” A first reading of an ordinance to sell
said Mr. Peebles. “They want to see rate three Village-owned residential lots in
structures that will accommodate an as- the Southwood Falls subdivision passed
surance that those maintenance issues unanimously. The plan is to build en-
can be achieved.” The Village’s Service ergy-efficient homes on the properties.
Committee will be discussing this issue The next meeting will take place on
before their next regularly scheduled January 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in Memo-
Council meeting on January 8th of next rial Hall.
year.
Bill can be reached at

Another issue Mr. Peebles would like [email protected]

Breaking Down “Brick Walls” & Obituary
Work Night At January Meeting Of FCGS
PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
SWEARING IN ... Mayor Jeffrey Fryman swears in new police officer Eric Leininger
Dec. 18, 2017. Leiniger was accompanied by his wife and parents. DELTA – The next Fulton County Fulton County Genealogical Society
Genealogical Society meeting is Tues- meetings are held at Trinity Lutheran
day, January 9 at 7 p.m. Members and Church. 410 Taylor St., Delta. Park-
Pettisville School visitors should bring their genealogy ing and entry is on the back side of the
mysteries or “Brick Walls” to get help in church.
finding solutions. We will also be sort-
If Delta schools are cancelled for se-
Board Resets Stipends ing and organizing obituaries clipped vere weather, the meeting will also be
from Fulton County newspapers so they cancelled. Visitors are welcome. Hope
can be prepared to go to the library. to see you there!

By: James Pruitt pend. In 2015, the board started a pro- Looking to reach that New Year’s resolution?
THE VILLAGE REPORTER cess in action to modify the member
stipend from $20 to $50 per meeting to CHoomu9see:t0,o0JaoAnuM.r6O-thNpeofrnoonm
The Pettisville School Board met in a maximum of 24. Two members now
December and agreed to reset the mem- receive the higher stipend while the re-
bers’ stipend for meetings. In other maining three receive the lower stipend.
news, the board approved participation
in the Ohio School Boards Association This action will return the stipends to
for 2018 and the State of Ohio coopera- equal. The timing is necessary because
tive purchasing program. A hearing was a member cannot receive an increase in
held on the 2018-19 school calendar. stipend during the term in which he/
she was elected. The stipend will be for
The board set the date of the organi- $50 per meeting up to a maximum of 24
zational meeting for Jan. 8, 2018, and meetings per year effective with the first
that the current president be designated meeting in 2018. Other stipends remain
to conduct the meeting until officers are as in the past.
elected.
James can be reached
The board set the board member sti- at [email protected]

Edon Submits Plans .....Consider a fitness membership
For New Sewer Line or taking a group fitness class at the

Plans for Edon’s new sewer line ex- collection. The legislation updates the FCHC Wellness Center !
tension on South Michigan for the new law.
fire station have been submitted to the The FCHC Wellness Center (formally the FCHC Rehab Center) in downtown Wauseon
Ohio EPA. The new plan calls for the Council approved the first reading of offers a variety of short term and long term fitness memberships along with group
line to be placed on the east side of the Ordinance 13-17 for permanent appro- fitness classes to help you get back into shape in 2018. Contact us at 419-330-2724 for
right-of-way to avoid private property. priations for the 2018 budget. Council more information.
Administrator Chad Ordway said. approved a measure to retain the servic-
es of Bish, Roth, Butler and Thompson Please join us at our Open House to meet the Wellness Center staff while
Ordway also noted the village will be as village solicitor. Fees will remain the seeing demonstrations of our land/aquatic fitness classes, fitness equipment
using Spectrum now for its internet and same. Council followed the recommen- demonstrations, blood pressure/blood sugar checks, snacks, giveaways, & more.
phone. The switch should save $1,000 dation of Mayor Thiel and reject all bids
per year. Local resident Doug Stayner for the street barn. Open House specials which include free month(s) membership or free fitness
approached Ordway about installing red class certificate ONLY available on Jan. 6th from 9:00 am - Noon.
and blue lights on the water tower as a Police Chief Tom Szymczak informed
tribute to his dad, Ora Stayner. He will council the new cruiser will be on the Join Anytime! WELLNESS
get back with Ordway about whether he streets in mid-January. Council ap-
will proceed. proved a motion giving full-time employ- CenterFULTON COUNTY
ees a $50 gift and part-time workers a
The council approved a motion to $25 gift. Council will meet at 7 p.m. Dec. HEALTH CENTER
waive additional readings for Ordinance 27 to wrap up the business of 2017. The
12-17 to bring the village in compliance next regular council meeting will be 7 FCHC Wellness Center • 138 E. Elm Street • Wauseon, OH 43567 • 419-330-2724
with state law concerning income tax p.m. Jan. 15.

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16 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018

Holiday Spirit At Delta’s NatureFresh Farms Williams County Health Department
Offers Winter Driving Tips
Leamington, ON (December 22nd, NatureFresh™ Farms is very fortu-
2017) – While the holiday season brings nate to be actively involved in two re-
joy and happiness to many, it can be a markable communities from both Can-
time of hardship for many families. The ada and the United States, each with Williams County – Williams County food, and any necessary medicine (for
holiday season tends to be a time for re- their own areas of need. This past De- Safe Communities, Williams County longer trips or when driving in lightly
flection, when many people take time to cember, NatureFresh™ Farms lent out a Health Department reminds all drivers populated areas).
lend a helping hand to those in need. portion of their warehouse to the Leam- to take extra care when driving in haz-
Under the company ethos of growing ington Goodfellows. With the Leaming- ardous Winter driving conditions and to Safety First
both produce & people, NatureFresh™ ton District High School raising over follow these Winter Driving Tips. • Always wear your seat belt and en-
Farms has put a focus on giving back 56,000 food items, this space allowed sure that everyone else in your vehicle is
to those in the community who are well the volunteer team to store the dona- Winter Driving Tips Plan and Pre- buckled-up in age- and size-appropriate
deserving of holiday cheer. tions and have room to compile over 800 pare: restraints. Remember that all children
food baskets for those in need. under age 13 should always ride prop-
One way in which NatureFresh™ If you live in a part of the country that erly restrained in the back seat.
Farms felt they could make a difference Now in their 39th year, the Leam- gets snow and ice, are you prepared to • Make sure car seats and booster
and give back to their community was ington Goodfellows consists of a handful drive in those conditions? Planning and seats are properly installed and that any
through their Fulton County Holiday of the original members, many retired preventative maintenance are impor- children riding with you are in the right
Giveaway. Throughout the month of De- teachers and high school students from tant year-round—but especially when it car seat, booster seat, or seat belt for
cember, individuals could nominate a within the community. “It is an amaz- comes to winter driving. No one wants their age and size.
family living within a 50-mile radius of ing organization to be a part of; my fa- their car to break down in any season, Driving in Winter Conditions
Fulton County, OH that was deserving ther has been a part of this organization but especially not in cold or snowy win- • Drive slowly. It’s harder to control
of a little help this holiday season. Many since the onset and I have been helping ter weather. Start the season off right or stop your vehicle on a slick or snow-
families nominated were going through deliver the baskets for 25 years.” said by ensuring your vehicle is in optimal covered surface. On the road, increase
a hard time or were individuals who Dave Hildebrandt, Chief Financial Of- condition. Check the weather, road and your following distance enough so that
dedicated their lives to making a posi- ficer at NatureFresh™ Farms. “It feels traffic conditions. Leave early if neces- you’ll have plenty of time to stop for ve-
tive impact on the community. Nature- even more impactful this year knowing sary. hicles ahead of you.
Fresh™ Farms had originally intended that NatureFresh™ could assist in pro- • Know whether your vehicle has an
to select five of these families to receive viding the volunteers with space to orga- • Visit your mechanic for a tune-up antilock brake system and learn how
a $500 Walmart gift card and baskets nize the initiative”. and other routine maintenance. to use it properly. Antilock brake sys-
full of nutritious food, including all the tems prevent your wheels from locking
ingredients to make a turkey dinner. Although getting out into the com- • Have your vehicle checked thor- up during braking. If you have antilock
From the moment the giveaway opened munity and making a difference is very oughly for leaks, badly worn hoses, or brakes, apply firm, continuous pressure
up for nominations, the response was important to NatureFresh™ Farms and other needed parts, repairs, and re- to the brake pedal. If you don’t have an-
overwhelming. its employees, the company works hard placements. tilock brakes, you may need to pump
to ensure that joy and some laughs are your brakes if you feel your wheels
With over 250 heartwarming and part of the holiday season in the office • Familiarize yourself with directions starting to lock up.
heartbreaking stories being submit- and at the farm. NatureFresh™ Farms’ and maps before you go, even if you use S In a skid, ease your foot off the gas
ted, Peter Quiring, the Owner & CEO, very own elf on the shelf, Frankie Fresh, a GPS system while steering in the direction you want
decided to increase the initiative to ten has been making his rounds daily. to go. Stay off the pedals (gas and brake
families. “The stories of these families Frankie’s favorite things to do are sur- • Keep gas tank close to full until you are able to maintain control of
really leave you inspired. Despite going prise team members with special gifts, • If possible avoid driving in hazard- your vehicle. This procedure, known as
through heartbreaking times, many of leave selfies in the least expecting plac- ous conditions or wait until conditions “steering into the skid,” will bring the
them continue to smile & help others es and make hilarious surprise appear- improve before venturing out. back end of your car in line with the
where they can. After delivering a pack- ances via technology. Frankie has a tal- Know Your Vehicle: Every vehicle front.
age to one family, we received a text ent for surprising the right person just handles differently; this is particularly Avoid Risky Behavior
message letting us know they would be when they needed a smile! Check it out true when driving on wet, icy, or snowy • Do not text or engage in any activi-
sharing the food with another less for- at NatureFresh.ca/FrankieFresh roads. Take time now to learn how your ties that may distract you while driving.
tunate family they knew” said Quiring. vehicle handles under winter weather • Obey all posted speed limits, but
“The spirit of the season is evident and From everyone at NatureFresh™ driving conditions. drive even slower if necessary for weath-
we are looking forward to doing more”. Farms, wishing you and your loved ones • Before driving your vehicle, clean er conditions.
a very Happy Holidays! snow, ice or dirt from the windows, the
forward sensors, headlights, tail lights,
backup camera and other sensors • Drive sober. Alcohol and drugs im-
around the vehicle.
• When your area gets snow, practice
driving on snow-covered or icy roads—
but not on a main road. Sharpen your pair perception, judgment, motor skills,
winter weather driving skills and know and memory – the skills critical for safe
how your vehicle handles in snowy con- and responsible driving.
ditions by practicing in an empty park- What to Do in a Winter Emergency:
ing lot. See your vehicle’s manual to fa- If you are stopped or stalled in wintry
miliarize yourself with the features on weather, follow these safety rules:
your vehicle—such as antilock brakes • Stay with your car and don’t over-
and electronic stability control—and exert yourself.
how the features perform in slippery • Put bright markers on the antenna
conditions. For example, your vehicle or windows and keep the interior dome
or pedals may pulsate when controlling light turned on.
traction. • To avoid asphyxiation from carbon
• For electric and hybrid-electric ve- monoxide poisoning, don’t run your car
hicles, minimize the drain on the bat- for long periods of time with the windows
tery. If the vehicle has a thermal heating up or in an enclosed space. If you must
pack for the battery, plug your vehicle run your vehicle, clear the exhaust pipe
in whenever it’s not in use. Pre-heat the of any snow and run it only sporadically
passenger compartment before you un- just long enough to stay warm.
plug your vehicle in the morning. Navigating around Snow Plows
• When renting a car, become famil- • Don’t crowd a snow plow or trav-
iar with the vehicle before driving it off el beside it. Snow plows travel slowly,
the lot. Know the location of the haz- make wide turns, stop often, overlap
ard lights switch in case of emergency, lanes, and exit the road frequently.
and review the owner’s manual so that • The road behind an active snow
you’re prepared for any driving situation plow is safer to drive on. If you find
that may arise. yourself behind a snow plow, stay be-
Stock Your Car: Carry items in your hind it or use caution when passing.
vehicle to handle common winter driv- • When you are driving behind a snow
ing-related tasks, such as cleaning off plow, don’t follow or stop too closely.
your windshield, as well as any supplies A snow plow operator’s field-of-vision
you might need in an emergency. Keep is limited; if you can’t see the mirrors,
the following in your vehicle: the driver can’t see you. Also, materials
• Snow shovel, broom, and ice scrap- used to de-ice the road could hit your
er. vehicle.
• Abrasive material such as sand • Snow plows can throw up a cloud
or kitty litter, in case your vehicle gets of snow that can reduce your visibility
stuck in the snow. to zero in less time than you can react.
• Jumper cables, flashlight, and Never drive into a snow cloud – it can
warning devices such as flares and conceal vehicles or hazards.
emergency markers. Information condensed from:
• Blankets for protection from the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad-
cold. ministration www.nhtsa.gov/winter-
• A cell phone with charger, water, driving-tips.

Archbold & Delta Projects Denied Again For CDBG Funding

By: James Pruitt The county can resubmit the application by Feb. the 2018 licensing commenced. The office sells about
THE VILLAGE REPORTER 28, 2018, but must schedule an in-person technical 7,500 annually. Twelve dog bites have been reported
assistance meeting with its Community Development for September-November. Three came in September,
Two communities seeking Community Develop- Program representative before hand. six in October and three more in November. Some
ment Block Grants for infrastructure repairs will have were rough, but not severe, Bannister said.
to revise their applications. Archbold’s application was deemed inadequate
and the identified service area needs to be revised or The county will typically see more bites due to visi-
The Fulton Board of County Commissioners re- an updated narrative needs to be included. The village tors for the holidays. Weather-related cruelty com-
viewed two letters from the Ohio Development Servic- had to conduct an income survey and the prepared plaints offer a chance to educate the owners and com-
es Agency in regard to Archbold and Delta. The state service area, which included residents near and along plainers, Banister said.
had reviewed the applications as part of process that Murbach Street to the east of the improvements, were
looked over 26 submissions. not included even though they would benefit from the James can be reached at [email protected]
project.
The state is prepared to release a total of $3,399,200 FULTON COUNTY SPORTSMEN’S CLUB IS PLEASED TO HOST
as part of the Project Year (PY) 2017 Community De- The village must either include the additional resi-
velopment Program Critical Infrastructure applica- dents through an income survey, acquiring more data WOMEN & YOUTH TRAP SHOOTING
tions submitted by Nov. 10. The proposals were re- and supporting documentation. The commissioners THURSDAY NIGHTS: 5:00 pm to ??
viewed according to guidelines set forth in the PY2017 approved the award from the Area Office on Aging of 1st Sunday of each month: 10:00 am to ???
Ohio Consolidated Plan. Northwestern Ohio to the Fulton County Senior Cen- 7700 County Road 14 • Wauseon, OH 43567
ter. The county agency received $71,354.90 for nutri- FREE Shells & Targets for Women & Youth under 17.
The state will select the 13 proposals that are de- tion and $45,397.14 for non-nutrition services. Shotguns are also provided
termined to be critical, ready to proceed and complete
as submitted. Delta’s application was rejected for a Fulton County Dog Warden Report week of Dec. ** This trap event is made possible from a grant from the Ohio Division of Wildlife
second time and it will not move forward at this time. 10-16, 2017: The Dog Warden picked up 12 strays Check us out on facebook or visit our website:
The application failed because the primary beneficia- and redeemed 12. The office collected $210 in board- www.fultoncosportsmenclub.org
ries of the project were not spelled out. ing fees. The office issued 13 citations and responded
to three dog bites. At the Dec. 21 county board meet-
According to the letter from ODSA, the project ing, Dog Warden Brian Banister introduced deputies
seems to encompass the school athletic complex, a Iwinski and Rufenacht. Banister reported an uptick
public park and the village’s police station. The village in cruelty cases, mostly due to the weather. Three
must include the entire school district in the service major court cases have been completed, he said.
area or the entire village must be included as the pri-
mary beneficiaries would be village residents and not The office has sold about 2,000 licenses so far as
school district residents.

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Archbold School Board Bids Farewell To Long-Term Member

By: James Pruitt to the Archbold Athletic Program. The were recognized at the Super Streak Archbold High School Principal Roy-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER board approved $84 donation from Mar- Friday Assembly Dec. 8. November/De- al Short:
co’s Pizza for the elementary staff dur- cember K 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
The Archbold Area School Board said ing PT conferences. The board approved Four County Visit- Dec. 8, sopho-
goodbye to one of its members as Jon appropriate modifications. The board Kindergarten: Baylen Cordes, Caston mores visited Four County Career Cen-
Lugbill attended his last board meeting approved fund transfer of $11,372.58 Grime, Audree Plassman, Layla Her- ter. The students were given a tour as
after serving for eight years. Superin- from GF to Turbine Maintenance, 003- nandez, Laelah Rodriguez, Lucille Meyer well as an opportunity to visit several
tendent Aaron Rex presented him with a 9001. The board approved fund transfer Collin Rodriguez, Kade Boulton-Zamo- labs that they may be interested in at-
certificate with a photo of the last board of $10,067.51 from GF to HB264 Loan ra, Ava Piercefield, Adelyn McCance. tending for their Junior and Senior
he served on as a going away present. Fund, 002-9914. First Grade: Jude Rutledge, Haven Years. This is always a great way for
Lugbill posed for photos with Rex and Goehler, Walker Armstrong, Tyson Bos- students to gather information on all of
others. The board approved the increase to co, Makai Brown, Elizabeth Draggoo, the programs the career center has to
hourly rate for student worker/casual Kenzie Wanemacher, Brianna Draggoo offer. In the afternoon, the sophomores
In other business, Rex commended laborer as follows; 1st year of service to Braxton Nofziger and Liza Rufenacht. attended a resume workshop hosted by
students and staff for getting involved. $8.30, 2nd year to $8.45 and third year Second grade: Trevor Osterland, An- the Fulton County Economic Develop-
“I want to thank all of our students and to $8.60 effective January 1, 2018, per derson Bentley, Ethan Bowman, Collin ment Council at Northwest State Com-
staff members who have been actively the new Ohio minimum wage. The board Short, Andi Warner, Libby Ringenberg, munity College.
involved in the community throughout rescinded the contract awarded to Ryan Ewan Djak, Grayson Forward, Aubree
this last month, Rex said. “Performanc- Holdgreve for junior high track for the Hurst, Madison Burkle, Justin McCarty Last month Michele Gladieux and the
es at many events, helping with Christ- 2017-2018 school year. The board ap- and Kaitlyn Liechty. Third Grade Luke business department hosted the third
mas Cheer, bringing in food items, pro- proved a one-year supplemental con- Ward, Meg Ames, Ariah Bagrowski, annual job interview competition for
viding coats and winter items for those tract for Derrick Baksa as junior high Grady Short , Daylin Bosco, Keri Hahn, students in her business classes. Vol-
in need. It is great to work in a school track coach for the 2017-2018 school Griffen Valentine, AJ Boysel, Amarion unteers from the community in various
that goes out of its way to get involved year. Moreno, Brooks Miller, Molly Rutledge, human resource departments served as
and provide whatever services may be and Aiden Wyse. Fourth Grade: Autumn job interview judges. She has scheduled
needed.” The board approved a one-year con- Benecke Evy Roth, Hez Reyes, Lydia a spring interview competition for the
tract for Lori Gault as a classified sub Frey, Miley Gericke, Colton Nofziger, middle of March.
Middle School Principal Matt Shields for the school year pending the verified Jaden Osterland, Estella Maein.
invited Rex to his staff meetings during completion of her background checks. The quiz season is off to a great start.
the last week. They were able to dis- The board appointed Roel Galvan as Upcoming Events include: Jan. The high school has 18 students this
cuss a variety of topics with the staff, President Pro Tem for the Board of Edu- 8-12, 2018, Clobber Childhood Can- year. The team had its first
and also had some conversation about cation’s organizational meeting. cer. Jan.12, 2018, Trimester Mid-Term.
the building project, Rex said. Teachers Jan.12, 2018, 2:30 PM 3:00 PM Clobber The music department is busy this
were invited to consider joining a facili- Archbold Elementary School: Doro- Childhood Cancer Assembly. Jan.15- time of year. The company has per-
ties team that will move forward with thy Lambert-Principal 26, 2018, Grade 2 IOWA/CoGat Gifted formed Christmas carols at several
plans for the addition/middle school Screening. events around the community, as well
building. The Parent/Teacher Conferences as leading the Christmas concert Dec.
were well attended at the elementary. Middle School Principal Matt Shields: 10. That concert highlighted all three
High School Principal Royal Short “It was nice to see all the parents and AMS musicians have been busy with high school Choral groups and the sev-
and Rex have continued to go to Four some of the students participate in con- holiday performances. Dec. 6, the eighth enth- and eighth-grade choirs. The AHS
County to visit with the district’s stu- ferences,” Lambert said. Fulton County grade choir performed at the Barn Res- Pep Band has begun performing at bas-
dents during their lunch periods. “This Christmas Cheer- The elementary school taurant for the staff of Recovery Servic- ketball games.
has been a good way for us to stay con- participated in the annual canned food es of Northwest Ohio at their annual
nected with those young people and let drive to benefit Fulton County Christ- holiday event. Dec. 10, the choir had its Engineering Competition – Last week
them know we are interested in their mas Cheer.” Each class kept track of annual holiday performance. This was Jonathan Fether took a group of stu-
progress/programs at the Career Cen- the number of items brought in, and the followed by the Christmas Band and dents interested in the field of engineer-
ter,” Rex said. “I have provided a rough classes that collected the most items Choir Assembly for students and staff ing to The University of Toledo Engineer-
timeline for the building project to give were treated to breakfast by Lambert. Dec. 11. The band, grades 5-12, had its ing Competition. The team competed
us an idea of where we are and where Jamie Zagarella’s first grade class and Christmas concert Dec. 18. against 50-plus teams from around the
we are going. This is a working timeline Kristin Shield’s third-grade class were Thanks to a small supplemental region. An AHS team placed 1st.
so we can add to it as we see fit. This tied for first and Zach Gericke’s fourth- grant, Jen Cobb will be offering guitar
is something I would like to use to keep grade class was close behind. They all lessons during the next semester to a Upcoming Events include: Jan. 6
our staff, students, and community in- received a breakfast from Lambert. group of music students in ninth period State Participant Recognition Night.
formed.” Overall, the elementary school collected study hall. Led by Sandy Aeschliman, Jan. 17 Blood Drive. Jan. 19 Athletic
2,400 items for Christmas Cheer. and thanks to the generosity of the com- Hall of Fame Recognition. Jan. 22 In-
Treasurer Chris Ziegler has spent munity, the Fall Scholastic Book Fair coming Freshman Parent meeting
some time preparing a document that The second graders, under the direc- benefitted our library more than $5,000 (6:30). Jan. 26 Mock Trial Jan. 26-28
outlines how much is owed on the Qual- tion of Courtney Froehlich, presented in book profit. Also, thanks to donors All County Band and Choir. Jan. 29 Col-
ified School Construction Bond (QSCB) Elflandia Dec. 14. The students worked including the Rotary and our AMS staff, lege Credit Plus Parent Meeting. Jan. 30
and the HB 264 project loan through hard to prepare for the show and as 85 books were given to students through Fulton County Quiz Tournament. Feb. 2
the Ohio Department of Energy. “We usual, they did a wonderful job, Lam- our “Books from Santa” program. We the People Competition.
have been questioning and discussing bert said. All of the second graders also The Archbold Chamber of Commerce
what the benefit would be to pay off the took a trip to Fairlawn Dec. 15. The sponsored a contest with Breanna Curriculum Director, Michele
HB 264 Loan or at least a large portion students visited the residents and sang Daugherty’s junior high art classes. All Bagrowski reported on the Ohio State
of it early,” Rex said. “ songs from their musical. students were asked to create a season- Tests. The Ohio Department of Educa-
al banner to be display on light posts tion offered a fall test window for stu-
The district can save $63,188.44 if Scholastic Book Fair- The elemen- around the village. Entries were sub- dents to retake the end of course Ohio
it pays off essentially half of that loan tary school hosted a Scholastic Book mitted to a committee who chose a first State Tests to score a higher score to-
now. The district would need to keep a Fair during the week of Nov. 27. The place and runner-up banner for both ward graduation points. The testing
small reserve for turbine expenses and proceeds from the book fair are used to summer and winter. The first-place ban- window was opened Dec. 4 and closed
also set aside a portion of PI each year fund special events at the school. Lam- ners have been replicated on 26 light Dec. 12. A second retake window will be
to keep it in line to pay off the turbine bert appreciated all the work teachers post banners to be on display season- open in the spring along with students
loan in 2026. Lori Coressel, Kelly Boulton, Liz Cron- ally. First place and runner-up entries taking tests for the first time. Students
inger, and all the volunteers who made were framed and on display on Monday, need to earn a total of 18 points towards
The board approved November 20, the book fair a success. “I would also December 11 at the Black Swamp Art graduation.
2017 Regular Meeting Minutes. The like to thank those who made donations Council’s “Evening of Expression” on
board approved November 2017 Fi- to the school that allowed us to provide December 11 at Founder’s Hall. Our Value Added Student and Teacher
nancial Reports. The board approved ‘free’ books to students,” Lambert said, Spring/ Summer honorees were Alexa Reports The state recently released the
a $200 donation from DQ Grill & Chill Martinez and Sydney Becher. Fall/ Win- 2016-2017 Student and Teacher Value
November/December Super Streaks ter honorees were Tommi Bok and Allie Added Reports. These reports share
Bickel. projections of future success about stu-
Schlade Sworn In Ohio Content Standards for Mathe- dents and give insight to teachers about
As Bryan’s New Mayor matics discourage bypassing the eighth the amount of growth their students
grade math standards in order to ad- are making. Rather than looking at one
By: James Pruitt Rummel were also in attendance. vance students directly to Algebra 1 in snapshot of achievement, Value Added
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Carrie Schlade said she was excited eighth grade. A team of math teachers, looks at scores over time for growth.
along with Mrs. Bagrowski, have begun Many staff members have already be-
As family and friends watched intent- to take the helm of the city and to do so the work of developing an advanced gun looking at their reports to use the
ly, Carrie Schlade was sworn-in as the with new council member Mary Leather- seventh-grade math class which would information to improve instruction.
new mayor of the city of Bryan. man, representing Ward 1. “compact” seventh- and eighth-grade
math curriculum into a 1-year course. The Archbold R.O.C.K.S. program
Schlade took the oath of office from ‘We have some new ideas and we “We plan to introduce this to our par- now has more than 110 registered stu-
her predecessor Doug Johnson in the have all the key leaders and department ents in the spring and offer it next year,” dents with about 50-55 coming each
council chambers. Her husband of 15 heads in place,” Schlade said following Shields said. night consistently. They recently worked
years, Josh Schlade, held the family the swearing in. “I am very proud I get AMS Student Council, under the on making obstacle courses for our
bible that once belonged to her grandfa- to serve this city.” leadership of Scoop Miller, led a canned Sphero Robotics while learning coding
ther, while she held up her right hand. food drive to support Fulton County and programming for them. Last week
Some of those new ideas include in- Christmas Cheer. They were able to do- they made holiday treats while learn-
The couple’s three children, Eli, Lilly troducing technology to many aspects of nate 3,003 items and $450. In addition, ing about measuring, proportions, and
and Emma stood next to their mother. the city government. She will also ad- Student Council had the opportunity to ratios. After the holiday break they will
At the completion of the oath, the au- dress walkability issues of the city as join volunteers county-wide from the in begin some programming with our part-
dience erupted in loud applause. The well as improving the transparency of working at the Fairgrounds Dec. 5. ner, Four County Career Center, to pro-
audience included the mayor’s parents, city hall, Schlade said. Eighth graders visited Four County mote college and career readiness. Up-
in-laws and sibling. Williams County JVS on Nov. 30 for their annual trip. coming dates include: 2nd grade gifted
Commissioners Brian Davis and Terry James can be reached at Students learned about programs of- assessment- Jan. 15-26. AASCD test-
[email protected] fered at the school and were each al- ing window- Feb. 20 through April 13.
lowed to select three programs to visit 11th grade ACT- Feb. 27. OELPA testing
and explore more in depth. window- February 5 through March 30.
Ohio State ELA test window- April 4-24.
Ohio State M/S/SS test window- April
16-May.

James can be reached
at [email protected]

Fayette Getting Free Help
With Water Rate Survey

PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF By: James Pruitt
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
NEW MAYOR ... Carrie Schlade takes the oath of office Dec. 28, 2017, to become Bad weather Dec. 13 made short work of the Fayette Village Council meeting as
the next mayor of Bryan, Ohio, in a special ceremony at the council chambers. the mayor and Village Administrator were kept away from the meeting.
Schlade’s predecessor, Doug Johnson, administered the oath. The remainder of the meeting was filled with first readings of legislation approv-
ing 2018 appropriations, setting wages and salaries for 2018; second readings for
ordinances amending the income tax and dissolving the recreation board and plac-
ing authority with the village council and third readings of the revised water and
sewer rates and executing the indigent defense agreement with the Fulton County
Commissioners.
Other news of note, the village is still trying to fulfill the vacancy on the Water
and Sewer Department.
The village will be getting assistance from RCAP with asset management and
water rates. Such help normally costs $11,000, but the village will get it for free.

James can be reached at [email protected]

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Edon Board Hears Report On ODNR Reminds Ohioans To
Preliminary Investigations Into Solar Arrays Prioritize Safety While Hiking &
‘power purchase agreement’ with them.
By: Timothy Kays You lock your rates in for how much Ice Fishing This Winter
THE VILLAGE REPORTER power you are buying over a period of
time. They’re essentially renting the COLUMBUS, OH – With Ohioans ex- socks are recommended for hikers, and
The Edon Northwest Local Board of land to put in a solar array, and then periencing frigid temperatures through- hand warmers can help on longer hikes.
Education convened in their final regu- you’re purchasing the power back from out the state, the Ohio Department of
lar session on the evening of December them. At this point, these are just very Natural Resources (ODNR) is encourag- Ice Fishing Safety Tips:
18. Students of the Month presented initial conversations. I’m not in any way ing residents and out-of-state visitors • Ice anglers should prepare and
to the Board were Ashley Kaylor and recommending that we go forward with to be wise while participating in winter share a “float plan” to let people know
Hunter Cormier. Having met all neces- something like this.” recreational activities outdoors, such as when they will be out on the ice, where
sary criteria, the Board consented to hiking or ice fishing. With the recent cold they will be fishing, where they will park
an early graduation request for Alexus Mr. Stevens said that last Monday, temperatures, it is important to remem- their vehicles and when they will return.
Sponseller. he met with Village Administrator Chad ber that no ice is safe ice, and any ice • Always fish with a partner or in
Ordway about the water and sewer util- that is covered by snow should always be an area where several other anglers are
Superintendent Anthony Stevens ities. Stevens said that he was taken to- presumed to be unsafe. Below are some present.
reported that he met with two repre- tally by surprise when he was informed safety tips to consider when spending • Contact a local ice guide or bait shop
sentatives of the Ohio Department of that the rates for the sewer services are time outdoors this winter. to ask about ice conditions.
Transportation and Edon Police Chief expected to drop significantly begin- • Put a cellphone in a plastic bag to
Tom Syzmczak, pertaining to the school ning in January of 2018. Water rates Winter Hiking Safety Tips protect it from getting wet.
zone signage on Route 34 in front of the are expected to rise slightly, but overall • Prepare for your hike by finding out • Adequately check the ice thickness
school, and the ambiguity of the same. combined costs of the two utilities will how long it is and the level of difficulty. before traveling onto the ice.
“It was an overall review of what we reflect a savings in the new year. Visiting a specific state park? Hikers • Dress properly for conditions, which
have out there. One of the things that I should visit parks.ohiodnr.gov and select should include wearing an approved life
think when I drive through school zones Stevens brought up Ohio Senate the appropriate state park to see a map vest.
in general, is that a lot of the signs will Bill 216 for discussion. There are sev- of the hiking trails. Hikers should con- • Avoid areas with feeder streams,
say the posted speed limit, then say eral provisions of the bill that are draw- tact the local park office for trail condi- springs, bridge pilings, docks and dam
‘during restricted hours’. I think that ing positive acclamation from school tions. structures since ice is usually very thin
there’s a lot of ambiguity with that, and boards across the state, including the • Check the forecast, and have a plan there.
I don’t like it. We talked about that, and elimination of the kindergarten readi- if severe weather strikes. If inclement Additionally, ice anglers should make
also about some of our flashers that are ness diagnostic assessment, the elimi- weather is approaching, reschedule the sure they have a valid Ohio fishing li-
not in as good of care as we would like nation of inclusion of kindergarteners outdoor activity for a different time. cense. Licenses expire on Feb. 28 so an-
for them to be. They proposed coming in identification and intervention for • Hikers should let others know where glers should purchase a new license on
in and replacing the flashers at both the Third Grade Reading Guarantee, they will be hiking and what time they March 1. Ice anglers should also know
ends, and do those with the new style as well as many other topics such as will return. the size and daily limits for the fish they
that have the flashers mounted on the teacher hiring standards. “Personally, • Stay on the designated trail, and fol- hope to catch.
back as well. Because we’re in the Vil- I think that there’s a lot of benefit in low the trail signs. For more information about dress-
lage Signage Project, none of that would this,” Stevens said. The Board will take • Bring snacks and water. Cold, dry ing for the winter weather in Ohio, go to
be charged to the school...it’s all State up the discussion of the issue, includ- air can dehydrate hikers quickly. parks.ohiodnr.gov/winter. To learn more
funded.” The project is expected to be ing a possible resolution of support, at • During the winter, a frequently used about ice fishing in Ohio, go to wildlife.
completed during the summer of 2018. the first meeting in January, 2018. trail can become packed down and be icy, ohiodnr.gov/fishing/ice-fishing.
even if other parts of the trail are clear. ODNR also licenses fishing guides in
Mr. Stevens also reported that over The Board agreed to accept the res- Be aware of potential slick spots and use the Lake Erie region. For people interest-
the past couple weeks, he has met ignation of Paul Ledyard, effective De- caution at all times. ed in going on an ice fishing trip with a
with two companies that specialize in cember 1, 2017, and also hire Darlene Staying Safe and Warm While Enjoy- guide, go to wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/fishing/
the installation of solar panels. “We Thiel as a substitute food service ca- ing the Winter Weather ice-fishing/ohio-ice-fishing-guides.
heard two completely different pitches,” shier, and as a bus driver for the Four • Dress warmly in layers. Start with To learn more about family-friendly
he said. “With one, the school district County p.m. route. The Board approved insulating fabrics and use a final layer of events at Ohio’s state parks and state
would pay money up front to do the in- a two-year depository agreement with protective fabrics. nature preserves, go to parks.ohiodnr.
stallation, and then we would produce the Edon State Bank, beginning in Jan- • Come prepared, pay attention to how gov/calendar or naturepreserves.ohiod-
a certain amount of power from which uary of 2018. The Board agreed to the you feel and know when to go indoors. nr.gov/calendar.
we would recoup the money from the proposed 2018-19 school calendar, and • Keep your head, neck and hands ODNR ensures a balance between
installation over a period of time. In set the date of the 2018 organizational covered by wearing a hat, scarf and wise use and protection of our natural
the other situation, the company does meeting for January 8 at 5:30. gloves. resources for the benefit of all. Visit the
the entire installation of the array, and • Sturdy waterproof boots and warm ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
then you enter into what’s called a Timothy can be reached
at [email protected]

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 will close its doors Jan. 15. REPORTER and 11.5 acre park along the Tif- Library shifts to county
REPORTER 1976 MERGE fin River at Stryker has taken a control, creates tension with
ESTABLISHED 1878 70 YEARS AGO step closer to becoming a reality. new trustee appointments.
January 1948 (FORMALLY STRYKER ADVANCE A gift of $10,000 was given by the
120 YEARS AGO The New Year was visited with & WEST UNITY REPORTER) family of the late Marvin Rupp State Representative Rick
January 1898 a severe sleet and ice storm that back to the Springfield Town- Hodges announced that he
caused great damage to telephone 40 YEARS AGO ship Park Board after the board will not seek reelection to the
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence and electric lines and trees and January 1978 purchased the land for $16,000. Ohio House of Representative
Geesey, Jan. 10, a ten pound shrubs. West Unity was without The Oath of Office was admin- The site is called Rupp’s Landing in 1998.
boy.. electric current from Thursday istered to West Unity Councilmen Park.
till late Friday afternoon. Aaron Ruihley, Norman Wyse, Myrtle Armstrong asks
110 YEARS AGO Maynard DeGroff, and Marvin 20 YEARS AGO friends to help celebrate 90th
January 1908 60 YEARS AGO Stuckey. January 1997 birthday.
January 1958 Stryker officials sworn in were The 1 percent Ohio School
Wabash surveyors will com- Mayor Newcomb reported to Richard Ruffer, BPA; Councilmen District Income Tax, which was Jonathan Curtis to join
mence work tomorrow at Mont- the council that in the last year Terry Wieland, Wayne Nofz- passed by voters in the Stryker presidential classroom pro-
pelier and pass through West he had turned over to the village inger, Local School District, became ef- gram in Washington.
Unity on the way to Toledo. treasurer $7,476.66 in fines and Dale Gensler, and Herb San- fective January 1st.
costs that he had collected. This ford. During the Four County Vo- Edon Northwest Schools
Council has passed an or- money went into the village gen- cational School Board Meeting, is proud to announce a pair
dinance that no child under 17 eral fund. 30 YEARS AGO a three-year contract extension of adult continuing educa-
may be on the street after 8:00 January 1987 was given to their superinten- tion classes for the winter of
unless accompanied by a parent. 50 YEARS AGO Stryker Council members dent, Lisa Watkins. 1998.
January 1967 Joan Ruffer and Michael Fox,
A 40 inch bell has been placed New postage rates went into who began their four-year terms EDON Employees of Simpson
in the tower of the Beaver Creek effect Jan. 7. The new rates raise Jan 1, were sworn into office COMMERCIAL Industry, Edon plant, were
Church. It weighs 1200 lbs. and first class postage to six cents an by Mayor Lauren Calvin. Mayor recognized for reaching their
is the largest in the county, ex- ounce, air mail to 10 cents an Calvin was sworn in for another 20 YEARS AGO target goal of safety during
cept the one in the Bryan Court ounce, and postal cards to five four-year term. January 1998 the pat year.
House. cents. A proposed public access site

Nearly everyone took advan- STRYKER ADVANCE 1986: EDON SOPHOMORE CROSS COUNTRYRUNNER
tage of the snow and was sleigh- ESTABLISHED 1884
ing Sunday. LONE GIRL ... On the cross country team was sophomore Paula Schooley.
110 YEARS AGO
Edgerton has nearly 75 stoves January 1908
being run on natural gas from
the home well. Jack Richards, who lost the
sight of his left eye last Thurs-
100 YEARS AGO day, lost the sight in his right eye
January 1918 also, a few
nights later.
Dr. W. M. Denman left for Co-
lumbus to take up his duties as 100 YEARS AGO
state senator. January 1918

From December 16 to 21 Clint Miss Kathryn Walt became
Stoner put on 552 horse shoes, the bride of Glen Mock on Jan.
an average of 92 a day. 14.

W. H. Bailey, 80, died at his 90 YEARS AGO
home south of town Thursday. January 1928
Andrew Buehrer, 79, died at
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph his home southwest of Stryker.
Kerr of Bryan on New Year’s Day,
a daughter. 70 YEARS AGO
January 1948
90 YEARS AGO John Wyse observed his 90th
January 1928 birthday on Jan 13.
Don May has sold his restau-
rant to F. A. Coon who took pos- THE ADVANCE
session the first of the week.
Davis and Davis have rented
the Dr. Hines building, formerly
occupied by Warner and Son.

80 YEARS AGO
January 1938
The Arnold Clothing Store,
one of West Unity’s oldest firms,

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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “TURNING ANOTHER PAGE” BY: RICK STRALEY - “DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE”

A few days ago, we finished another other way of saying what Solomon wrote The popular Christmas carol Do You mystery and wondered what it meant.
chapter of our life story and turned the centuries earlier in Proverbs: “As a man Hear What I Hear begins, “Said the night The wise men from the east came, magi-
page on another brand new year. The thinks in his heart, so is he.” wind to the little lamb, ‘Do you see what cians and astrologers. Familiar with the
pages of the next chapter sits mostly I see?” It sings of the majesty and mys- ancient prophesies they saw a sign in the
bare with only one week’s worth of writ- God called a common man named tery surrounding the baby who’s birth sky revealing the promised King born of
ing on it. What will be written in the Gideon to do an uncommon task. Gide- we celebrate every Christmas. The carol the Jews. And they journey hundreds of
2018 chapter of your life’s story? Will it on was a man like us. He wrestled with asks, “Do we hear, do we know, do we miles with precious gifts to worship the
be pretty much the same as the previ- the same unbelief we do. He had a long see who this baby is?” King. But the wise men aroused the fears
ous years’ stories, or will this year be list of reasons that God was wrong in of the current King, who saw Jesus not
different? picking him. He was always afraid of In the familiar story, an angel of the as one to worship but as a rival to his
something. He was a nobody – a mem- Lord instructs Mary and Joseph to name throne, to be eliminated.
Will you finish the new year with ber of the weakest clan of the tribe of the baby Jesus - God saves. He tells
the same habits you despised when it Manasseh and the weakest person in Mary that her baby boy, “Will be called The Gospel of Luke contrasts how
started? Will you dig deeper into debt or his family. Insecure, inadequate, infe- the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God sees Jesus verses how the world
take steps closer to financial freedom? rior. But that’s not how God saw him. God will give to him the throne of his fa- sees him. At Jesus’ baptism, God the Fa-
Will you pray for and share Jesus with Or you. ther David; he will reign over the house ther speaks from heaven, “I see my be-
a person or two whom you love but who of Jacob forever and his kingdom will loved Son; with whom I am exceedingly
hasn’t yet fallen in love with Him? What The first thing God had to do for have no end.” (Luke 2:32–33). Given this pleased” (Luke 3:22). Luke immediately
will you accomplish over the next 365 Gideon (and for us) was to change his extraordinary introduction wonder what contrasts this declaration from heaven
days? We don’t know the answers to perspective on how he saw himself. Mary thought when she stared into the with the world’s perception of Jesus.
questions like these. So much can hap- God sends his angel to where Gideon face of baby Jesus, as she watched him “Jesus, when he began his ministry;
pen. So much can change. was hiding and announces, “The Lord grow into a young man whose wisdom was about thirty years of age, being the
is with you, mighty warrior” (Judges and maturity amazed everyone (Luke son (as was supposed) of Joseph.” (Luke
Good intentions today must be acted 6.12). My guess is that Gideon looked 2:41–47). What did she wonder when 3:23). Referring to Jesus as the “sup-
upon tomorrow and the next day and around to see who else was in the room Jesus became a man and continued to posed” son of a carpenter was no com-
the next and the next if our hopes and with him because the angel couldn’t be quietly work in Joseph’s shop as a car- plement. It clearly suggested the awk-
dreams for 2018 are to be realized. And, speaking to him! “Mighty warrior? Don’t penter and stone mason? The words of ward circumstances of his birth.
frankly, we can’t predict whether we’ll you know who I am? I’ve never done the angel were so long ago. Maybe she
stick with it through the year. If our past anything mighty. I’m a coward. Mighty misunderstood. Or maybe it was just Emphasizing the importance of see-
is any indicator, the outlook isn’t good. warrior? You got the wrong guy!” the dream of a foolish young girl. ing correctly who he is, Jesus asked his
disciples, “Who do you say that I am?”
One thing we can know for certain Like us, Gideon was basing his iden- What did others see when they looked (Mark 8:29). Seeing who Jesus truly is is
is that God has a great work in mind tity on his track record: nothing ex- upon the Jesus. Joseph saw a dilemma, not only the heart of the Christmas sto-
for us this year. He isn’t the God of the traordinary; no special talent or ability; a child from his betrothed that was not ry. But the core of the Gospels. The most
mediocre. He is the God of the extraordi- a past marked by fear and insecurity. his. But by faith Joseph believed his important question anyone can ask. It
nary, and he wants to do some extraor- That identity had probably been rein- dream was from God; that Mary’s preg- is God the Father asking, “Do you see
dinary things in and through each of forced by the words and observations nancy was by the Holy Spirit. He saw what I see?”
us this year. Maybe the biggest hurdle of others. Not only did he feel he was a God in Jesus even before his birth. The
for us is believing that we are capable nobody, but everyone else confirmed it shepherds were awed by angelic chorus Need to improve your vision of the
of great things. That things we’ve only by their words. Like Gideon, as I face a in the sky but mystified when they dis- baby whose birth we celebrate every De-
dreamed of for years can actually come new year and I sense God telling me his covered the grand announcement ful- cember 25th? Checkout: Mk. 8:27 – 38;
true this year. plans for me, I don’t feel like a mighty filled by a lonely couple in a stable and Lk. 1:26 – 2:52; Jn. 1:1 – 18; Acts 2:22
warrior. You’re probably in the same a baby in a feeding trough. They saw a – 36; Col. 1:13 – 23; Heb. 1:1 -14; Rev.
Writer Neil Anderson says that no boat. 5:6 – 14.
one can consistently behave in a way
that is inconsistent with the way he sees Yet there it is in black and white on Local Pastor Speaks To Stryker Rotary
himself. See yourself as capable and the pages of Scripture. God looks at us
you’ll accomplish much. See yourself as and says, “you are a mighty warrior.”
a loser and you’ll not even attempt great And like Gideon, we look around to see
things because you know you’ll only fail who God is talking to. Like Gideon, we
again. Anderson’s statement is just an- make our case that he’s wrong. But you

know what? It’s not really INFORMATION PROVIDED
about us at all. It’s about GUEST SPEAKER ... Nick Woodall, Pastor of the Stryker United Brethren Church, spoke
him and the extraordinary to the Stryker Rotary Club at their regular meeting on Tuesday evening. Nick has been
things he can do with or- a pastor in Williams County for more than forty years and Pastor at United Brethren for
dinary people. twenty-five years. Nick told several stories about Christmas, including the traditional
story of Christ’s birth. A king born with such a humble beginning that is fitting for life
Recall the angel’s greet- he was to lead, and Savior he became. Nick told of the importance of Christmas to many
ing to Gideon: “The Lord is around the world for a very long period of time. Nick’s wife Linda told Nick of a story that
with you, mighty warrior.” demonstrated that very fact. The setting was trench warfare during World War I with the
After Gideon explained to German army dug in against the British army. On Christmas Eve the Germans began to
the angel why he wasn’t a sing Christmas Carols, and the British followed suit. At one point during the night a sol-
mighty warrior (see verse dier called out “you no shoot, we no shoot”. The soldiers from both armies left the trench-
15), the angel said, “I will es; and even exchanged gifts in the darkness. Christmas morning they agreed to play a
be with you, and you will soccer game and no shots were fired on that Christmas Day. The next day the fighting
strike down all the Midi- resumed. Nick challenged the club to think about the story of Christ’s birth. The fact that
anites together” (verse 16). Wise Men who traveled a great distance were able to find this King, who’s birth had been
See, God doing extraordi- prophesized for thousands of years. They were provided some help from King Herod who
nary things through us in told them the great event was to happen in Bethlehem. They also followed a star that led
2018 will be because HE them to the Stable where the child was resting with his parents along with the animals.
is with us. We just have to How confusing this must have been for these men to find a king in such a lowly place; but
be willing and obedient. no matter they knew he was the one they sought after, and provided him with the gifts
they had brought for the occasion. They were people of integrity who followed through
The pivotal question with their mission; even when the journey took some unexpected turns. Nick Woodall,
for you and me is this: Am pictured on the left, spoke as a guest of Stryker Rotarian, Ron Short.
I going to believe my own
and other’s observations
of me, or am I going to be-
lieve what God says about
me? Maybe this is just the
message you need to hear
as you turn another page
and begin the next chap-
ter of your life. Maybe you
need to know that God
has a much higher opin-
ion of you than you do. In
his eyes, you are a mighty
warrior.

Maybe you need to
know that you don’t have
to do things that seem
impossible to you alone.
God is with you. Go and
do great things this year,
mighty warrior. The Lord
is with you!

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NSCC Stem Division Farm Credit Mid-American Donation
Shares Educational Program To 4-H Camp Palmer’s Pool

state, further illustrat-
ing the need for more
students in STEM fields
of study. He also shared
a personal story of his
education path, relay-
ing how his Associate
degree from NSCC and
subsequent Bachelors of
Science from the Univer-
sity of Toledo cost him
just $12,000, thanks to
a tuition reimbursement
program from his then-
employer, and how a
PHOTO PROVIDED similar degree path from
four-year institutions
STEM DIVISION PRESENTATION ... The NSCC Board can cost over ten times
of Trustees heard a presentation from the NSCC STEM as much for the same
division, regarding ongoing recruitment and commu- education.
nity outreach efforts to increase STEM-related student In other Board action:
enrollment at the College. Dave Mohring (standing), • Approved the pro-
NSCC STEM faculty discusses the Tensile Test Ma- motion of Cassie Rick-
chine, which tests the tensile strength of various ma- enberg to Director of
terials, as Robert Hall and Laura Howell, NSCC Board
of Trustee members look on.

Advising Center and the
employment of Makayla
ARCHBOLD, OHIO poleon and Defiance Windau to Admissions
– The Northwest State Metal Products, plastics Recruiter.
Community College classes at B&B Molded MONETARY DONATION ... The Camp Palmer staff and board are very thankful
Board of Trustees met in Products in Defiance, • Approved miscella- for the $15,000 grant from Farm Credit Mid-America as part of their Community
regular session on Fri- strategic visits to high neous employment con- Giving Fund. Also, a recent gift from Williams County Pork Producers of $2500 for
day, December 15. As schools throughout the tracts, transfers and a the pool is greatly appreciated. The new pool opened on May 31, 2015. Currently
part of the meeting, the College’s service area, resignation. these gifts have reduced the pool loan from $40,000 down to $25,000. Farm Credit
Board heard a presenta- and numerous other Mid-America is a financial services cooperative serving the credit needs of farmers,
tion from Dave Mohring, school and community • Approved a tuition agribusinesses and rural residents across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee
NSCC STEM faculty outreach functions in an increase for in-state stu- for a nearly a century. Backed by the strength of nearly 100,000 customers and
member, regarding on- effort to increase STEM dents to $167.33 per se- $22 billion in assets, Farm Credit Mid-America provided loans for real estate, op-
field student enrollment mester credit hour, as erating, equipment, housing and related services such as crop insurance, and ve-
going recruitment and at NSCC. well as an out-of-state hicle, equipment and building leases. For more information, call 1-800-444-FARM
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of mid-September, there per semester credit hour, youth from eleven counties in northwest Ohio and many groups from across the
(Science, Technology, were over 2,300 current both effective Summer state, Michigan and Indiana. The demand and use of 4-H Camp Palmer has grown
Engineering Technolo- engineering-related job
gies & Math) division. openings in Northwest 2018 semester. steadily since 1947 serving over 320,000 regional youth. 4-H Camp Palmer is a
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transfers, as well as the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony took place on May 31, 2015. If your
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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Swanton Wrestler Earns Pair Of Wauseon Wrestlers
100th Win Of Career Reach 100 Win Plateau

100 WIN PLATEAU … Wauseon senior wrestler Alex Sosa reached 100 career wins
earlier in the season by defeating Cole Ragan of Anthony Wayne by fall on the sec-
ond day of the Fricker’s Duals tournament in Defiance.

PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF

MILESTONE REACHED ... Swanton Senior Trevor Schaller reached the 100 win
plateau early in his final season of wrestling for the Bulldogs. Here he displays the
commemorative banner with his mother Laura and father John.

Montpelier’s Austin Grubb
Joins 100 Wins Club

100 WIN CLUB … Wauseon senior Mauricio Barajas won the 100th match of his
career on Thursday, December 21st at Patrick Henry. Barajas pinned the Patriot’s
Josafat Hinojosa in the 145-pound weight class to accomplish the feat and help the
Indians to a 57-9 win over Patrick Henry in a NWOAL dual match.

Archbold High School Athletic Hall
Of Fame Inductees Announced

INFORMATION PROVIDED The 2018 class of the Archbold High the 152-pound state wrestling champion in
School Athletic Hall of Fame has been an- 1990. He was a defensive end on the 1988
100 WINS … Montpelier wrestler Austin Grubb earned his 100th career victory at nounced. The inductees, as selected by the State Championship team and earned 2nd
the Edgerton Invitation on Saturday, December 16th. Grubb, a junior, defeated Hall of Fame Committee, will be honored team All-Ohio honors that year also.
Logan Heller of Bryan by fall in the 160-pound weight class to help the Locos defeat at a banquet sponsored by the Archbold
Bryan 42-30 in a dual match. Rotary Club on Saturday, January 20th at Susan Pape White (Class of ‘94)-Susan
Founders Hall in Archbold. For information was named 1st Team All-Ohio as a pitcher
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Ohio in volleyball.
John Downey (Football Coach 1979-
2008)-John won 222 games, had five newMeredith Neff Luther (Class of ’97)-
unbeaten regular seasons, nine play-
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Championship. Downey was twice named with her volleyball teams owning a record of
Ohio Coach of the Year. 93-10. She was also named 1st Team All-
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Ed Grime (Class of ’72)-Ed was an out-
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star running back on the 1982 State Run- at Defiance College.
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three sports and also won 109 wrestling Donnie Young (Class of ’02)-Donnie
matches and reached the state meet. won 15 letters in four sports and placed

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Stryker Panthers Take Winter Sports

Down North Central Eagles 2018

STANDINGS

As of December 31st, 2017

• NWOAL •
BOYS BASKETBALL
League Overall
Wauseon 0-0 9-0
Archbold 0-0 5-2
Swanton 0-0 4-4
Liberty Center 0-0 3-5
Bryan 0-0 3-5
Evergreen 0-0 3-5
Delta 0-0 2-5
Patrick Henry 0-0 2-5

GIRLS BASKETBALL
League Overall
PHOTOS BY KARRIE PATTEN, STAFF

Archbold 1-0 9-1
Delta 0-0 9-0
Swanton 0-0 5-3
Liberty Center 0-0 4-3
Bryan 0-0 5-4
Patrick Henry 0-0 3-5
Wauseon 0-0 1-8
Evergreen 0-1 3-4

BOYS BOWLING

Bryan League
Patrick Henry
Swanton 6-0
Wauseon 5-1
Liberty Center 4-2
Evergreen 3-3
Delta 2-4
1-5
0-6

GIRLS BOWLING

Bryan League
Wauseon
Liberty Center 6-0
Patrick Henry 5-1
Swanton 4-2
Delta 3-3
Evergreen 2-4
1-5
0-6

WRESTLING

Wauseon League
Delta
Swanton 2-0
Archbold 2-0
Bryan 2-0
Montpelier 1-1
Liberty Center 1-1
Evergreen 0-0
0-2
Patrick Henry 0-2
0-2

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Pettisville League Overall
5-0 7-1
Stryker 3-1 6-1
Fayette 3-1 6-3
Montpelier 2-3 4-5
North Central 1-3 4-6
Hilltop 1-3 1-5
Edon 0-4 0-8

GIRLS BASKETBALL
League Overall
Stryker 5-0 9-1
Pettisville 4-2 5-4
Montpelier 3-2 4-4
Edon 3-2 3-6
North Central 2-3 4-7
Fayette 1-4 1-9
Hilltop 0-5 0-11

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BOYS BASKETBALL
League Overall
Hicksville 0-0 7-1
Wayne Trace 0-0 6-1
Ayersville 0-0 5-2
Tinora 0-0 5-3
Antwerp 0-0 3-3
Fairview 0-0 2-5
Edgerton 0-0 2-5
Holgate 0-0 1-7

GIRLS BASKETBALL
League Overall
Wayne Trace 0-0 6-2
Holgate 0-0 7-3
Hicksville 0-0 7-3
Fairview 0-0 6-5
Tinora 0-0 6-6
Ayersville 0-0 5-6
Antwerp 0-0 4-4
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BOYS HIGH SCHOOL all night. Karrsen Schaffner reached 16, and Keean Livensparger added 12. 26-25 at halftime but a 3/13 effort by
BASKETBALL double figures also for Fayette with 10 OTHER SCORES: the Bulldogs at the charity stripe helped
points. Whiteford pull away for the win. Jared
December 19th, 2017 Ottawa-Glandorf d. Archbold 70-65 Wilson paced the Swanton scoring with
Montpelier 52 JV SCORES: 10 points followed by Randy Slink with
VARSITY Hamilton (IN) 41 eight.
Fayette 61 Montpelier 46 The Locos traveled to Indiana and North Central d. Hamilton 61-29
Three Eagle players hit for double picked up an impressive road win over Archbold d. Ottawa-Glandorf 48-46 Fayette 52 Delta 46
figures and were able to offset a big the Hamilton Marines. Holding a 43-22 Wauseon d. Elmwood 46-32 After trailing Delta 13-5 after the first
night by Kolden Uribes of Montpelier lead entering the final quarter, Mont- quarter, the Eagles quickly rebounded
as Fayette moved to 3-1 in BBC play. pelier was able to hold off the home FRESHMAN SCORES: to take the lead in the third quarter and
Trey Keefer and Clayton Pheils each had team, with Hamilton outscoring Mont- Wauseon d. Elmwood 38-22 go on to the win to improve their record
20 points and Karrsen Schaffner added pelier 19-9 in the fourth quarter. Kolden Archbold d. Ottawa-Glandorf 63-47 to 6-2 on the season. Fayette shot just
13 for the Eagles, who shot 60% from Uribes was the leading scoring for the 2/16 on three pointers but while Del-
the field. The Locos were led by Kolden Locos with 22 points and Blake Bumb December 26th, 2017 ta hit 5/8 for the game but the Eagles
Uribes who had a game high 27 points, chipped in 11. committed only two turnovers which
but Fayette outscored Montpelier 19-5 VARSITY SCORES: helped their rally. Trey Keefer was the
in the fourth quarter to break open what JV Scores: Tinora d. Bryan 52-50 top scorer for Fayette with 20 points fol-
had been a close ball game through the Fairview d. North Central 30-13 Wauseon d. Paulding 64-29 lowed by Clayton Pheils with 18.
first three quarters. Fayette d. Morenci (MI) 23-17
Pettisville 79 Hilltop 36 Montpelier d. Hamilton (IN) 58-29 JV SCORES: Pettisville 40 Ottawa Hills 32
The Blackbirds used a combination Wauseon d. Bryan 42-28 In what turned out to be a low scor-
of great shooting and dominating re- December 22nd, 2017 ing defensive battle, the Blackbirds were
bounding to take down the defending December 27th, 2017 able to hold Ottawa Hills to just 36%
BBC champions handily. Pettisville was VARSITY shooting from the field for the game as
31/49 for 63% shooting the ball and Archbold 62 Pettisville 52 VARSITY SCORE: they picked up their seventh win of the
had a 37-12 advantage on the boards as In a Fulton County battle, Archbold Swanton d. Rossford 46-33 season. Graeme Jacoby recorded a dou-
the Cadets had no answer for the Pet- used a 21-4 second quarter to break ble-double for Pettisville as he scored 12
tisville size advantage inside. Canidate open a close game and defeat the Black- JV SCORE: points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the
Vickery put in a game high 22 points for birds to hand them their first loss of Wauseon d. Paulding 36-27 win.
the Blackbirds followed by Sam Rychen- the season. Pettisville rallied in the sec-
er with 20, and Graeme Jacoby with 14 ond half and cut the Bluestreaks lead December 28th, 2017 North Central 54
points. Hilltop was led by the trio of Ste- down to six at one point, but Archbold Jones Leadership Academy 51
ven Riley, Christian McKinney, and An- was able to hit enough shots down the VARSITY North Central held the lead for most
drew Denton who each had six points. stretch to pull out the win. Bryce Wil- Fremont (IN) 62 of the game but had to hold off a furious
Stryker 57 North Central 31 liams led the Archbold attack with 16 North Central 60 comeback attempt by Jones Leadership
Stryker hit 11 three pointers as a points, Austin Wiemken had 13, and The Eagles trailed early but had a Academy to get the win and a third-place
team in the game led by Luke Holsopple Kaiden Bedsole hit four three pointers 44-39 entering the final quarter of their finish in the JJ Winns Holiday Tourna-
with five of them as the Panthers were for 12 points. Detric Yoder and Graeme semifinal game of the JJ Winns Holiday ment at North Central. Jack Bailey led
winners over North Central. Holsopple Jacoby had 15 apiece and Dillion King Tournament. The visitors from Fremont the Eagles in scoring with 20 points
finished the game with 19 points fol- added 10 for the Blackbirds. put up 23 points in the fourth quarter which included a 9/10 game at the foul
lowed by Daniel Fether with 15, includ- Bryan 56 Lima Bath 41 to come from behind and get the win. line. As a team, North Central converted
ing four triples of his own. Jack Bai- Bryan had the lead after every quar- North Central had the hot hand from on 17/21 from the line and they also re-
ley topped the Eagles scoring with ten ter as they picked up a big win on the three-point range as they hit 10 triples ceived double digit scoring from Keean
points on the night. road against Lima Bath of the Western as a team, five of those coming from Livensparger and Cody Tomblin with 13
Edgerton 42 Swanton 28 Buckeye League. Zhane Cupp would Keean Livensparger who had 22 points points apiece.
The Edgerton Bulldogs went on the lead the way for the Golden Bears with to lead the Eagles on the night. Cody
road to Swanton and came home with 20 points on the night and Peyton Lam- Tomblin added 17 as North Central fell Archbold 70 Eastwood 51
their first win of the season. Edgerton berson was close behind with 18. Bryan to 3-6 on the season. The Bluestreaks bounced back from
gradually pulled away in this game de- now stands at 2-4 on the season. Bryan 54 Paulding 49 a tough loss in their previous game to
spite going just 3/10 at the foul line. Lo- Stryker 43 Fairview 26 Peyton Lamberson poured in 20 Ottawa-Glandorf to win convincingly at
gan Sack was the only player from either Stryker turned up the defensive pres- points and Evan Smith added 12 for the home. Archbold had a big advantage in
team to reach double figures in scoring sure in the second quarter, holding the Golden Bears as they knocked off the free throws going 16/25 compared to
as he led Edgerton with 11 points, in- Apaches to only two points in the sec- Panthers in the consolation game of the only 3/8 for the Eagles. Archbold was
cluding hitting three shots from long ond quarter, as they improved to 6-1 on Vision Chrysler Holiday Classic at Defi- also able to force Eastwood into commit-
range. Dylan Gilsdorf was the top scorer the season. It was only a 7-7 game after ance College. The difference in the game ting 19 turnovers while only having nine
for the Bulldogs of Swanton with eight the opening quarter, but Stryker used was at the free throw line where Bryan of their own. Four Archbold players hit
points. their defense to gradually pull away as was 14/17 in the game while Paulding double figures on the night led by Rigo
they had a 30-13 lead going to the final was just 5/13 on the night. Zhane Cupp Ramos with 16, Bryce Williams with 14,
JV SCORES: quarter. Daniel Fether was the leading scored nine points to go along with a and both Eli Miller and Austin Wiemken
Stryker d. North Central 32-30 OT scorer for the Panthers with 11 points team high five rebounds for Bryan. with 11.
Anthony Wayne d. Wauseon 47-39 and Chase Glock was next with 10. Montpelier 57 Northwood 50
Edgerton d. Swanton 33-32 The Locos battled back from a 23-21 OTHER SCORES:
Fayette d. Montpelier 31-18 OTHER SCORES: deficit at halftime, outscoring the Rang- Antwerp d. Edon 56-35
Pettisville d. Hilltop 30-22 Delta d. Evergreen 51-45 ers 15-6 in the third quarter and going Hicksville d. Edgerton 56-40
on to the win in the semifinals of the Evergreen d. Montpelier 72-44
FRESHMAN SCORES: JV SCORES: Northwest Ohio Holiday Tournament at
Anthony Wayne d. Wauseon 48-46 Stryker d. Fairview 30-23 Evergreen. Kolden Uribes led the way for JV SCORES:
Archbold d. Pettisville 46-27 Montpelier with 21 points, followed by Pettisville d. Ottawa Hills 29-16
December 21st, 2017 Jacob Bailey with 13 and Blake Bumb Archbold d. Eastwood 44-36
December 23rd, 2017 finished with 10. Onsted (MI) d. North Central 46-36
VARSITY OTHER SCORES:
North Central 55 VARSITY Wauseon d. Tinora 40-19 FRESHMAN SCORES:
Wauseon 63 Elmwood 25 Evergreen d. Fostoria 61-41 Ottawa Hills d. Pettisville 35-16
Fairview 52 Levi Seiler scored 16 points to lead the Edgerton d. Edon 38-36 Archbold d. Eastwood 46-21
Ten three pointers in the game by Indians as Wauseon improved to 7-0 on
North Central helped them squeak out the season with a win over the Elmwood JV SCORES: December 30th, 2017
a win against the visitors from Fairview. Royals. The Indians took a commanding North Central d. Fremont (IN) 53-29
Trailing 27-26 at halftime, the Eagles 20-3 lead after the opening quarter and VARSITY
outscored the Apaches 17-10 in the were never challenged in this one. Aus- December 29th, 2017 Maumee Valley Country Day 68
third quarter to retake the lead and go tin Rotroff added 14 points, 12 of those
on to the win. Cody Tomblin had four coming in the first half. VARSITY Fayette 39
of those three pointers on his way to a Whiteford (MI) 56 Swanton 39 The Eagles wrapped up the 2017
game high 16 points for the Eagles. Jack North Central 71 The Bulldogs had a rough night at portion of their schedule falling to a very
Bailey added 13 and Keean Livensparg- Hamilton (IN) 55 the free throw line as they were defeated good Maumee Valley Country Day team.
er added nine with all of his points com- The second and fourth quarter were by Whiteford (MI) in the semifinals of the MVCD had a 30-17 lead at halftime and
ing on three pointers. the difference for the Eagles in this road Warrior Holiday Classic at Emmanuel Fayette was unable to find enough of-
win. Hamilton had an 18-12 lead af- Christian. Whiteford led in this game fense to rally in the second half. Noah
Fayette 54 Morenci (MI) 32 ter the first quarter but North Central Brinegar paced the Eagles in scoring
Trey Keefer led the Eagles with 18 turned it around with a 29-17 advan- with 11 points and Travis Wagner added
points as they improved to 5-2 on the tage in the second to take a 41-35 half- 10.
season with the win over their border time lead. After a tight third quarter, the
rivals. Fayette hit 53% of their shots Eagles used a 16-5 scoring advantage in OTHER SCORES:
from the field and had a 28-15 advan- the fourth to come away with the win. Emmanuel Christian d. Swanton 41-
tage in rebounding as they led 14-8 after Jack Bailey led the way for North Cen- 29
the first quarter and added to the lead tral with 19 points, Cody Tomblin had
JV SCORES:
Fayette d. MVCD 50-26

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GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL lowed by Abby Freeman with 15 and VARSITY WRESTLING feits.
BASKETBALL Braelyn Wymer added 11. The Lady
Vikings were paced by Abi Borojevich December 21st, 2017 Swanton 60 Liberty Center 15
December 18th, 2017 and Kelsie Komisarek with nine points After dropping the matches at the
each. Wauseon 57 Patrick Henry 9 106 & 113 weight divisions, the Bull-
Varsity The Indians opened up the NWOAL dogs opened the NWOAL season with a
Stryker 41 Hicksville 34 Springfield 51 Bryan 44 portion of their schedule with a con- resounding win over the Liberty Center
Emma Grime scored 18 points and Bryan battled back from an early vincing win at Patrick Henry. Aaron Tigers. Zachary Schaller (120), Trevor
Haley Doehrmann added 13 as the 21-9 deficit after the first quarter, but Harris, Alex Slattman, Mauricio Bara- Schaller (126), Ryan Marvin (160), and
Lady Panthers improved to 8-0 on the the Lady Blue Devils were able to re- jas, and Wyatt Lane all won their Crew Oberheim (195) all were victori-
season. Stryker had an 8-3 lead after take the lead and go on to the win. Al- matches by pin. At 220 pounds, Har- ous in their matches by pin. D. Cook
the first quarter, but Hicksville came lye Minor led the Lady Bears with 17 ris was able to pin state qualifier Wil (132) won his match with a 6-5 deci-
back to take a 19-14 lead at halftime points and Kennedy Lamberson added Morrow of Patrick Henry while Barajas sion and Chase Moore was an 8-2 win-
in this rematch of last year’s District 14 as Bryan’s record dropped to 3-4. with his pin of Jasafat Hinojosa at 145 ner in the 152-pound match.
Final that was won by the Lady Aces. pounds, earned the 100th win of his Swanton 62 Patrick Henry 15
The Lady Panthers would dominate Other Scores: career. Swanton won four of their matches
the third quarter as they outscored Hicksville d. Edgerton 49-29 Wauseon 62 Liberty Center 6 by pin and five more by forfeit as they
Hicksville 19-5 to take control of the Antwerp d. Edon 38-22 Trent Davis (195), Jaden Banister won easily over the Patriots. Zeth Za-
game and go on to the win. (285), Nolan Ray (120), and Alex Slatt- wodni (113) won his match 6-4 over A.
December 27th, 2017 man (126) all picked up wins by pin Meyer from Patrick Henry and Trevor
as the Indians showed their depth by Schaller won with a technical fall over
Other Scores: Varsity Scores: being able to rest the six wrestlers C. Hatcher 19-4. Ryan Marvin (160),
Paulding d. Montpelier 51-42 Archbold d. Perrysburg 47-43 who competed in the Ironman Tourna- Gage Pachlhofer (145), Mitchel Reis-
Swanton d. Rossford 50-44 Napoleon d. Wauseon 65-30 ment. Wauseon picked up four wins by inger ((170), Greg Wilson (220), and
Fairview d. North Central 58-19 forfeit to go with wins by decision for Thomas Lytle (285) all recorded pins
JV Scores: Damon Molina (106), Jarrett Bischoff for the Bulldogs.
JV Scores: Perrysburg d. Archbold 44-36 (138), Mauricio Barajas (152), and Wy-
Fairview d. North Central 44-3 att Lane (160). December 30th, 2017
Swanton d. Rossford 41-18 December 28th, 2017

December 19th, 2017 Varsity Archbold 57 Bryan 3 Tri-State Border War
Archbold dominated this match Swanton had a strong showing at
Varsity Bryan 54 Fairview 40 against the Golden Bears as they won the Tri-State Border War in Defiance
The Lady Golden Bears used the all but one match. Gavin Grime (152) as they finished 3rd out of 41 teams
Ayersville 52 Wauseon 42 foul line in the fourth quarter to com- was a winner by fall over Alex Bruce, and had two individual champions.
Wauseon was just 8-19 at the plete their come from behind win in Anthony Gonzalez won with by fall Chase Moore (152) and Tommy Lytle
free throw line for the game and that the semifinals of the Image Pro Holi- over Carter Huffman at 285, and Gib- (285) took the top spot in each of their
helped Ayersville pull away late for day Tournament at Bryan. Fairview son Burkholder got the 3-2 win over divisions and Moore was able to earn
the win. The Lady Pilots were in front led 25-19 at halftime but Bryan out- Dylan McCandless at 182. Jaret Ra- career win number 100 as well. Noah
33-29 going into the fourth quarter scored the Lady Apaches 35-15 in the mey (132) of Bryan earned the Golden Saunders was 3rd in his weight class
and were 10-15 from the line in the second half. Kennedy Lamberson was Bears only win of the night with a 13-8 while Dylan Cook was runner-up in
final quarter while the Lady Indians Bryan’s leading scorer with 18 points decision over Joshua Nofziger of Arch- his. Greg Wilson (220) was 6th and
were 6-11. Rylee Campbell paced the as she went 10/10 at the foul line. bold. Mitchel Reisinger was 8th to round out
Wauseon scoring with 17 points and As a team Bryan finished the game the Bulldogs who made it to the po-
Sydney Zirkle added 9 points and 10 15/19, including 11/12 in the fourth Bryan 30 Evergreen 28 dium. Archbold took home a 9th place
rebounds. quarter from the charity stripe. Ally Frank Payne (285) started Bryan team finish led by Gavin Grime (152)
Minor chipped in 13 points to help the off with a pin of Levi Moore from Ever- with a 3rd, Colton Soles (160) was 4th,
Archbold 80 Continental 30 Bryan effort. green as the Golden Bears won a close Anthony Gonzales (285) placed 7th,
The Lady Bluestreaks used a big match. Evergreen picked up wins by and both Zach Rocha (138) and Trevor
first half to put this game away early. Other Scores: Joseph Miller (120), Travis Mersing Short (220) wrestled to 8th place fin-
Archbold led 27-0 after the first quar- Leipsic d. Hilltop 77-26 (145), Corey Patterson (152), Brian ishes. Dylan Mccandless of Bryan was
ter and then 54-8 at halftime on their Stryker d. Paulding 69-48 Floyd (160), and Logan York (195) but their top wrestler in the event, falling
way to improving their record on the Swanton d. Eastwood 42-32 it wasn’t enough to overtake Bryan just one match short of placing at 182
season to 7-1. Lily Krieger was a force who won several matches due to for- pounds.
inside as she led Archbold in scoring December 29th, 2017
with 18 points and in rebounds with Varsity Winter 2017 Sports Schedules
eight. Andi Peterson was next with 14
points and Gabby Nofziger added 12 Bryan 65 Stryker 62 January 4 - 11
as Archbold had 11 different players The Lady Golden Bears put four
score on the night. players in double figures as they hand- BASKETBALL (BOYS) (Jan 9) Bryan @ Napoleon
ed Stryker their first loss of the season (Jan 6) Delta @ Lake (Jan 9) Defiance @ Wauseon
JV Scores: in the championship game of the Im- (Jan 6) Fairview @ Archbold
Ayersville d. Wauseon 26-14 age Pro Holiday Tournament at Bryan. (Jan 6) Hilltop @ Fayette (Jan 9) Edon @ Stryker
Archbold d. Continental 41-22 Both teams made plenty of trips to the (Jan 6) Montpelier @ Ayersville (Jan 9) Fayette @ Hilltop
charity stripe in this one as Stryker (Jan 6) Pettisville @ North Central (Jan 9) Maumee Valley @ Montpelier
December 21st, 2017 went 23/32 and Bryan was 27/35 at (Jan 6) Stryker @ Edon (Jan 9) North Central @ Pettisville
the line. Kennedy Lamberson topped (Jan 6) Wauseon @ Southview
Varsity the Lady Golden Bears with a game (Jan 8) Stryker @ Bryan BOWLING
Edgerton 41 Edon 32 high 22 points followed by Allye Minor (Jan 9) Swanton @ Ottawa Hills (Jan 5) Bryan @ Delta
The Lady Bulldogs had a solid with 14, Kelly Miller had 11, and Sid (Jan 11) Archbold @ Swanton (Jan 5) Wauseon @ Tinora
night at the foul line as they knocked Lamberson added 10. The Lady Pan- (Jan 11) Bryan @ Evergreen (Jan 8) Evergreen @ Bryan
off Edon in the first semifinal game of thers, who are now 9-1 on the season, (Jan 11) Delta @ Wauseon (Jan 8) Swanton @ Wauseon
the Rt. 49 Classic at Hicksville. Edg- were led by senior Haley Doehrmann (Jan 11) Hilltop @ Edon
erton went 19/21 for 90% while the with 20 and junior Emma Grime with (Jan 11) Pettisville @ Fayette SWIM & DIVE
Lady Bombers were just 5/15 at the 15. (Jan 11) Stryker @ Montpelier (Jan 5) Bryan/Wauseon @ Oak Harbor
charity stripe. Edgerton was sound (Jan 11) Wayne Trace @ Edgerton
defensively as they held Edon to just Other Scores: Diving Invitational
two points in the third quarter which Continental d. Hilltop 64-46 BASKETBALL (GIRLS) (Jan 6) Bryan/Wauseon @ Oak Harbor
helped them pull away. Ally Cape led (Jan 5) Bryan @ Liberty Center
the Lady Bulldogs in scoring with 12 December 30th, 2017 Swimming Invitational
points followed by Emma Siebenaler (Jan 5) Delta @ Swanton (Jan 9) Bryan/Springfield @ Wauseon
with 9. Arianna Howard paced Edon Varsity (Jan 5) Edgerton @ Fairview
with 13 points. Delta 72 Fayette 27 (Jan 5) Hilltop @ North Central WRESTLING
Maddie Mattimore had 20 points (Jan 5) Montpelier @ Edon (Jan 4) Delta/Evergreen/Swanton @
Other Scores: for Delta who dominated the play in- (Jan 5) Patrick Henry @ Wauseon
Archbold d. Pettisville 70-41 side as they cruised past Fayette to Liberty Center
improve their record to 9-0 on the sea- (Jan 5) Stryker @ Fayette (Jan 5-6) Bryan/Delta/Evergreen/
December 22nd, 2017 son. The Lady Panthers had a 20-7 ad- (Jan 6) Edgerton @ Montpelier Wauseon @ Perrysburg Invitational
vantage in offensive rebounds which
Varsity helped them score 40 points in the (Jan 6) Stryker @ Delta Tournament
Delta 78 Evergreen 30 paint while Fayette had only 14 points (Jan 6) Toledo Christian @ Swanton (Jan 6) Montpelier @ Woodmore “A”
The Lady Panthers pressure de- in the lane. Abby Freeman joined
fense forced Evergreen into 24 turn- Mattimore in double figures with 14 (Jan 9) Adrian @ Evergreen classic
overs which Delta converted into 35 points. Fayette was led by freshman (Jan 9) Archbold @ Holgate (Jan 11) Delta/Liberty Center/Patrick
points as they won handily to remain Trista Fruchey who had nine.
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BOYS BOWLING and Fred Blankenship had a 202. Montpelier-Bryan
Foundation Game A Success
December 18th, 2017 GIRLS BOWLING
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Wauseon 2028 Delta 1596 December 18th, 2017
Jadon Meeker put together a 380 GAME PROCEEDS … On Nov 21, Montpelier hosted Bryan in varsity boys and girls
series to lead the Indians to a win Wauseon 2035 Delta 1797 basketball in a Foundation Scrimmage. The proceeds from this event have been
over Delta. Meeker also had the high Mackayla Kearney had a 358 as the donated to The Montpelier Police Reserves and Montpelier Firefighters Association.
game of the night for either team as Lady Indians improved to 5-1 in the Each group received a $500 donation from the Montpelier Athletic Department. Pic-
he rolled a 207 in game one. Brady league with their win over Delta. Kama tured receiving the donations are (Left to right) Montpelier Police Chief Dan McGee,
Blaylock was next for Wauseon with Brackman was second with a 340 and Athletic Director Joe Brigle and Montpelier Fire Chief Dail Fritsch.
a 358, Kenyon Lovins had a 302, and Jessie French had a series of 315 for
Chance Buehrer scored a 276. Delta Wauseon. The Lady Panthers were led “THE VILLAGE REPORTER”
was led Cory Waugh with a 334 and by Ally Hite who had the high game of ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Blake Brauer with a 250 series. the night with a 235 in game one as
she finished with a 396 series. Echo
Patrick Henry 2128 Sniegowski rolled a 285, Shelby Taft a
Evergreen 1913 252, and Courtney Riches had a 251.
Patrick Henry 1837 Evergreen 1504
The Vikings fell on the road to a Hannah Miller had a series of 316
very balanced Patrick Henry team as as the Lady Vikings came up short
Evergreen had two bowlers with se- against Patrick Henry. Hannah Abram
ries of 300 or better. Cade Johnson rolled a 249 and Kyiah Harris had a
was the high score for Evergreen with 217 for Evergreen who trailed 741-580
a 341 and CJ Langenderfer was next after game one and were unable to re-
as he rolled a 337. Trevor Ries had cover.
a 257, Ethan Shively a 251, and Wil
Newcomb a 224 to round out the scor- Bryan 2346 Swanton 1766
ing for Evergreen. Danica Hickey fired a 249 in game
on her way to a 443 series to help the
Bryan 2626 Swanton 2296 Lady Golden Bears to the easy win over
The Bryan bowlers put together five Swanton. Hickey opened the match
games of over 200 as they won con- with a 194 putting her season aver-
vincingly over Swanton. Cory Hem- age currently at 214, which is tops in
enway led the way with a 451 series, the league. Emma Meade was next for
followed closely by Noah Bany with Bryan with a 392 and Madison Foth
a 439, and Tycen Ogden with a 430. had a 362. Amy Lawson paced the
Michael Lawniczak was the high score Lady Bulldogs with a 372 and Kylie
for the Bulldogs with a 409 series that Ulch put up a 352 series.
included a 212 in game one. David
Patch was next in scoring with a 381

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Swimming & Diving

Bryan 74 Van Wert 29 December 19th, 2017 KEEAN LIVENSPARGER RYLEE CAMPBELL
Bryan 64 Lima Bath 37 NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL WAUSEON HIGH SCHOOL
It was two more wins in their home Bryan 68 Van Wert 37
pool for the Golden Bears as Jeremy Bryan 72 Lima Bath 31 The male Athlete of the Week is The female Athlete of the Week
Kimble picked up a win in the 200 The Lady Golden Bears had a pair Keean Livensparger of North Cen- is Rylee Campbell of Wauseon.
Yard IM and was second in the 500 of double winners as they defeated tral. Last week in the JJ Winns The senior guard scored 20 points
Yard Freestyle event. Teammate Jer- Van Wert and Lima Bath. Lauren Holiday Tournament Livensparger against Patrick Henry in the con-
emy Durdel took the win in the 500 Wityk took the top spot in both the 50 combined to score 35 points in their solation game of the NW Signal
Yard Freestyle and Logan King swam Yard Freestyle and 100 Yard Breast- two games and help the Eagles to Holiday Classic on December
to a first-place finish in the 50 Yard stroke while Payton Meffley was first a 3rd place finish. In the semifinals 28th. Campbell was also named
Freestyle. Cadin Jaesing took the top in the 100 Yard Backstroke and the against Fremont (IN) on December to the NW Signal Holiday Classic
spot in 1 Meter diving, finishing ahead 200 Yard IM. Bryan’s Meggie Voight 28th, he scored 22 points including All-tournament team for her play
of fellow Golden Bear Kolin Klinger. was the winner in the 100 Yard Free- making five three pointers as the during the two-day event.
style and Taylor Peters took the top Eagles lost a tough one 62-60. The
December 21st, 2017 spot in the 1 Meter Diving event. next day in the consolation game *Selected “Athletes Of The Week”
he tallied 13 points as the Eagles may pick up their free shirts
Wauseon 101 Napoleon 70 December 21st, 2017 defeated Jones Leadership Acade-
Ryan Scherer had wins in the 100 my 54-51 to secure their third place Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at
Yard Freestyle and 200 Yard IM as Napoleon 131 Wauseon 52 finish. The Village Reporter,
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in the Boys 50 Yard Freestyle with 200 Yard Freestyle as the Lady Indi-
Branden Arrendondo placing first fol- ans were defeated by Napoleon. Syd-
lowed by teammates Mac Warncke ney Darnell was a winner in the 100
and James Hutchison. The Indians Yard Butterfly while Megan Carroll
were strong in the relays as well get- raced to a win in the 200 Yard IM.
ting wins in the 200 Yard Free, 400

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