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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2018 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 10 EDITION 31

THIS WEEK IN Sanctuary Of Williams County Marks 25 Years
Of Amazing Work That Few Know About
TvHIELLAGE reporter
PHOTO PROVIDED For those who believe that there are no prob- stayed with two for a little while and realized
A Salute To 25 YEARS AND COUNTING ... Sanctuary of Wil- lems or worries here in this area, you are in for that the need for housing homeless people was
Fulton & Williams Counties liams County continues to carry on their much a shock. If you are one who thinks that some- much greater than anyone dreamed." From that
needed service to the homeless of the area. thing like this couldn't possibly happen in Bry- point forward, the growth was nothing short of
Fire Departments an, Ohio, or Williams County, then this is a re- explosive, and for good reason.
•••• By: Timothy Kays ality check that you need to cash and deposit.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Pastor Kelly continued, "So we wound up
Delta BOE Takes Steps The Sanctuary of Williams County, Inc., at "The Board actually had to decide what our with a four bedroom apartment for women,
Toward Placing Substitute 210 South Main Street in Bryan marked its first year was going to be," Pastor Kelly began and that's for women and children. That can
Levy On November Ballot 25th anniversary of service back in April. To say in describing the anniversary recognition, "... house as many as 10 or 12 people if we need to,
that quarter century was eventful is a profound because we started in stages. We started with a the way it's set up. It has a large living room,
•••• understatement, and had a certain few people couple in the Grace Church that had a heart for a large dining room and kitchen, and two full
North Central Well had their way, this silver anniversary might not the homeless, Rita and Steve Addis. So we got bathrooms in it. Then we have a relatively large
Represented At All-Ohio have taken place. For those of you who don't a grant from Mennonite Mutual Aid at the time, one-bedroom apartment that we use for larger
know, the Sanctuary of Williams County is a and revised and helped them to remodel part of families. We've structured it so that it has five
Fair Band shelter for the homeless. It wasn't just a mild their house to accommodate homeless people. beds in it, or sleeping for five without adding
•••• disdain for the shelter in the early days. "We Just as we got it remodeled, and we began and mattresses and stuff, which we have plenty
were hated," said the Executive Director of decided that we're going to move in this direc- room to do, and do on occasion. We have as
Archbold Man Sentenced In Sanctuary, Pastor Michael Kelly. Despite the tion, Steve died. Well, we couldn't send home- many as eight to nine in that apartment some-
Fulton County Common Pleas antagonism that he and his staff has had to less people out to the house with Rita alone, so times. Then we took another apartment; it's a
endure over the past two and a half decades, we decided to move the shelter downtown above smaller one-bedroom apartment. That we use
Court For Grand Theft the shelter has served a section of local society the old (Grace) church (at the southwest cor- for smaller families. Usually it's a husband, wife
•••• that many consider best kept out of sight and ner of Butler and Main Streets) and one of the and maybe two children, or husband and wife
out of mind...the homeless. There is more go- apartments above the church. So we started at and one child, or a woman and two kids...some-
Several Young Ladies ing on there than just putting a roof over the Rita's, but it didn't really start. So we moved to thing like that. And then we have an apartment
Compete For Titles In heads of people unfortunate enough to not have downtown, and we started with a small apart- for men. We have a two-bedroom apartment for
one of their own. Over the years, the role of the ment...we had a one bedroom apartment. It took men, and that handles four guys. It's got a large
Miss Edon Pageant Sanctuary of Williams County has changed and us about a day and a half or two to figure out living room and a large kitchen, and then one
•••• grown in order to accommodate a staggering that one apartment wasn't going to do it, be- full bath in it."
need for which most of you reading this are en- cause we had a woman in that one, and we had
New Drinking Fountain tirely unaware. no place for a guy, or we had a guy in that one, This is a lot of work and space for a prob-
Placed In Bryan Park Pastor Kelly recalled the details of just how and we had no place for women and children. lem that supposedly never existed. Pastor Kelly
•••• this 25th Anniversary celebration came to be. So we very quickly, probably within the first shredded that myth by saying, "The benefit of
Delta Youngsters Learn couple of months, took a second apartment. So all this is that we can we can take a lot of dif-
About Safety we had one for men, and we would have one ferent variations of people. The downside is that
•••• for families. In effect, we took a two-bedroom we turn away a lot of people. Maybe there's an
apartment upstairs and turned it into a fam- opening in the women's shelter, and I've got
S SReporter ily kind of a unit. So we really sort of started three guys wanting in. We turn away between
PORT in stages. We started with the house, and then 400 and 500 people a year, we estimate." Think
with one apartment, and then with two, and we about that. That number is the equivalent of 60
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION
CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
Bryan Knocks Off Archbold 3-0 To Win ACME Baseball State Title

By: Nate Calvin
THE VILLAGE REPORTER

The Archbold Bluestreaks had their sights set on
a third straight ACME state championship when they
faced Bryan on Tuesday night in the ACME title game.
But Connor Lemons pitched a gem on the mound for
Bryan, allowing just six hits as he threw a complete
game shutout to lead the Golden Bears to a 3-0 win
and their first ACME state championship since 1996.

Archbold had numerous chances to take an early
lead but were turned away as the game was 0-0 enter-
ing the fourth inning. Bryan would score their first run
of the night in the bottom of the fourth when Benny
Roebuck hit a two-out double to drive in Nate Miller,
who singled to start the inning, and the Golden Bears
had a 1-0 lead.

The Bluestreaks threatened again in the fifth, but
Lemons would induce a strikeout and groundout to
end the inning. Bryan added two more runs in the bot-
tom of the sixth with an RBI single by Logan Clemens
and then Roebuck executed a perfect bunt down the
first baseline with the bases loaded that allowed the
runner from third to score and make it 3-0 Bryan going
to the seventh.

Things would get interesting in the seventh as Jeron
Williams connected for a ground rule double and Kade
Kern later walked to bring the tying run to the plate
for the Blue Streaks with two outs. Lemons was able
to get Mitch Grosjean to fly out to center to end the
game and secure a state championship for the Golden
Bears. Lemons, who struckout one and walked four
in his seven innings on the hill, was named the state
tournament Most Valuable Player.

Nate can be reached at
[email protected]

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Fayette's Our Lady Of Mercy Church Mission
Team Takes On Projects In The St. Louis Area

By: Timothy Kays in pretty beaten up shape, and the PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER people there usually had a disabil- CROWD ... A large crowd turned out July 23 to comment on the proposed drilling plan of Ed
ity. The person I worked for had a Kidston to remove several million gallons a day from the Michindoh Aquifer to sell to communities
A missions team from the Our head injury. Usually it was people now served by Toledo.
Lady of Mercy Church in Fayette re- that couldn't really do the work for
cently engaged in service projects in themselves. You get a good feeling By James Pruitt several councils and ad-hoc meetings across
the St. Louis area. of being able to go and help people." THE VILLAGE REPORTER Williams County. Kidston is planning to seek a
permit from the state to draw around 10 million
"We started on Saturday the 7th, "A lot of them at St. Louis were Montpelier residents and several village gallons per day from the Michindoh Aquifer.
and we came home on Saturday elderly and disabled," said Anita council members made it known they are op-
the 14th," said Gabe Maginn, who Van Zile. "We were working and do- posed to a proposed water extraction project Current use for the underground water res-
is about to enter his junior year at ing home repairs, which would be near Pioneer. ervoir that serves nine counties in three states
Fayette High School. "We spent time building ramps, pouring concrete, is 75 million gallons per day. Kidston said with
building," he said in describing the washing windows, painting...a lot of The room at the Montpelier Police Sta- average rainfall of 34 inches a year, of which
work undertaken by his team. "We painting, and that's just at the work tion where the council holds its meetings was 2-8 inches makes it to the aquifer, produces at
painted rooms, and we painted four site. A lot of what we did was not jammed with nearly 30 people July 23. The least 30 billion gallons of surplus water a year.
doors. We cleaned gutters, and just at the worksite. What we did at the members of the public circled around the coun-
did a lot of yard work. Each group school was we laughed till our sides cil on both sides. Concerns expressed by those in the audience
at the camp went to different resi- hurt. We danced till we could dance revolve around the water drilling plan draining
dents houses, and we all did dif- no more. We listened to testimony. The water extraction proposal by Ed Kidston
ferent work projects. Most of the We did praise and worship. It's lot has drawn near unanimous opposition from CONTINUED ON PAGE 26
time, they were houses that were of interaction with the youth, with
people they've never met before.
They spend a week being placed
in teams that have never met each
other. We were with people from
Minnesota, Illinois, Kansas, Ken-
tucky, and when you are put on a
team with that combination, no-
body knows you. So they accept you
for who you are. It's a chance

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Local Obituaries

Perry Rupp (1957 - 2018) Ruth Merrifield (1940 - 2018) Kim Cooper (1955 - 2018)

(Founding Partner Of Rupp/Rosebrock, Inc.) (Retired From Spangler Candy Company) (Graduate of Montpelier High School)

Perry L. Rupp, age 61, Ruth P. Merrifield, age Kim A. Cooper, 62, of
of Wauseon, passed away 78, of Bryan, Ohio, passed Pioneer passed away early
on July 22, 2018. He was away at 4:55 P.M. on Mon- Sunday morning at the
born February 11, 1957 day, July 23, 2018, in her Community Hospitals and
in Wauseon to the late home, surrounded by her Wellness Center in Bryan.
Wes and surviving Reta family. He was born on August 17,
(Bonar) Rupp. He gradu- 1955 in Montpelier to Neil
ated from Wauseon High Mrs. Merrifield was a and Anna (Cosper) Coo-
School in 1975 and at- 1959 graduate of Spring- per. Kim graduated from
tended Bowling Green field High School in Hol- Montpelier High School in
State University and the land, Ohio, and had been 1973. He married Shelly
University of Toledo. In employed by Spangler L. Follett on February 14,
1979, Perry married the Candy Company as a can- 1981 in Montpelier.
love of his life, Jana Gype. They raised two sons-Daniel dy cane spinner, retiring
(Sara) and Andrew (Jeanette). Perry had been blessed in 2001, with twenty-two Kim is survived by his
with two grandchildren- Hunter and Brynley. Perry is years of service. She loved wife of 37 years Shelly, three children Kimberly (Jason
also survived by his two brothers Ben and Jack Rupp to sing and have fun with her family and also enjoyed Dennison) Page of Montpelier, Jason N. Cooper of Pio-
as well as his sister Lisa Kuney. Perry was a loving motorcycle trips with her husband. neer and Joshua T. Cooper of Pioneer; four grandchil-
father, husband, grandfather, and friend to everyone. Ruth P. Merrifield was born on January 19, 1940, in dren Jacob Bailey, Makalya Bailey, Ariel Page and Lil-
Perry enjoyed designing and constructing projects. Fayette, Ohio, the daughter of Elmor Jermiah and Ev- lian Munger; and a sister Chris Cooper of Montpelier.
He was the recipient of the 2015 Robert Fulton Award elyn Ruth (Riegsecker) Storrs. She married Vernon C.
for Fulton County Economic Development. Perry was Merrifield on April 4, 1980, in Montpelier, Ohio, and he He was preceded in death by his parents and a
on the Fulton County Airport Board of Trustees, past preceded her in death on February 5, 2018. brother Steve Cooper.
member of the Wauseon Rotary Club and Sportsman’s Survivors include her three children, Ray C. (Nola)
Club. He was an avid pilot, snowmobiler and outdoors- Suydam, of Bryan, Robbie D. (Kate) Suydam, of Taze- At this time there will be no services for Kim. Con-
man. well, Tennessee, and Rhonda Suydam, of Bryan; her dolences may be left online at www.thethompsonfu-
Perry built his first home in the Huner subdivision children gained from her union with Vernon, Suzan Q. neralhome.com
at the age of 17. In the early days Perry worked for Hensley, of Bryan, Heidi J. Treesh, of Fort Wayne, In-
Bub Wyse, John Smith, FULCO Construction, Lathrop diana, Timothy P.G. (Jackie) Merrifield, of West Unity, Reporter
Co and eventually became founding partner of Rupp/ Ohio, and Scott (Christy) Merrifield, of Bryan; eighteen www.thevillagereporter.com
Rosebrock Inc. Some of his projects around Fulton grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; one great-
County included: Wauseon Fire Hall, Municipal Build- grandchild; and three sisters, Judy (Bob) Hulbert, of YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE FOR WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY, OHIO
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In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all memo- Dorothy Leitner (1926 - 2018) mailed every Wednesday afternoon.
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Stanley Darnell (1951 - 2018) at Fulton Manor in opinion, yet protection given to the subject.
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of Wauseon; grandchildren, Jana (Keith) Leininger,
V E T E R A N in 1968 and from North Abby (Clint) Steigerwalt and Jeffrey (April) Jackson. STRYKER FAYETTE
Central Technical College She is also survived by great-grandchildren, Ty, Ol- Stryker Main Stop Circle K,
in 1970 with an associ- ivia and Grace Leininger, Mackenzie and Brogan Main Stop,
ate degree in Electrical Engineering. He served in the Steigerwalt, and Parker, Logan and Brigg Jackson. WEST UNITY Dollar General
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at Ellsworth AFB, working in the minuteman missile ents; and two brothers, James (Pauline) Rauch and Valero,
squadron. LaMont Rauch. Dollar General Super Value,
The family requests that memorial contributions MONTPELIER Rite Aid, Circle K,
After graduating from the Ohio State University be given to the Fulton County Humane Society. Ace Automotive, Dollar General,
College of Optometry in 1983, he moved his family to Online condolences may be offered to the family at Main Stop, Circle K, Pop Shop
Wauseon, Ohio where he practiced Optometry for over www.grisierfh.com. Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in The Village Reporter, DELTA
35 years. His wife, Norma, worked together with Dr. Wauseon has been entrusted with arrangements. Dollar General, Rowes, Dollar General,
Stan over 20 years in the practice serving the commu- Millers New Market, Kwik Stop
nity. He was a member of the American Optometric As- Stephanie Swihart (1971 - 2018) Two Brothers Market, Delta Speedway
sociation, Lions Club, and the Church on Strayer (Mau- Rings Pharmacy PETTISVILLE
mee, Ohio). (Bryan Resident) Sunday’s Market
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He was a previous member of Haven Heights Baptist Stephanie Carol Swi- Circle K, Main Stop, Chief Supermarket,
Church and Oasis Christian Church, where he enjoyed hart, age 46, of Bryan, Fountain City Ice House, Marathon, Walmart
running the soundboard for the Worship Team. Stan Ohio, passed away at 7:44 Dollar General, Walmart Courtview Mart
has always been a family man, enjoying his time with A.M. on Monday, July Shell, Circle K,
them weekly for family dinner and often on vacation with 23, 2018, at Parkview Phil’s One Stop Dollar General
them. He loved making each of his three granddaugh- Regional Medical Center PIONEER LYONS
ters feel special. Swimming has been a family sport for in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Main Stop
his son and three granddaughters. There were very few where she was a patient, Main Stop, Village Market, SWANTON
swim meets that he did not attend to support them. after a brief illness. Dollar General Dollar General

Surviving are his wife, Norma; son, Brant Darnell and Stephanie was a pri- HOLIDAY CITY
daughter-in-law, Robin (Hayes) and three granddaugh- vate home care giver and Hutch’s Marathon
ters Kasey, Sydney, and McKenzie; brother Ray (Shelley) was an avid fan of NAS-
Darnell and sister, Lou Ann (Ron) Ricker. Besides his CAR and the Pittsburgh Steelers. She was also de- EDON
parents, he was preceded in death by infant twin daugh- voted to her family and enjoyed the outdoors, camp- Slattery
ters, Jennifer and Jessica Darnell; brother, Roy Darnell; ing and singing. Shamrock
and father-in-law, Paul Luidhardt. Stephanie Carol Swihart was born on August 18,
1971, in Grundy, Virginia, the daughter of Carl and EDGERTON METAMORA
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked Christine J. (Boyd) Belcher, Sr. She married Keith A. Main Stop, C-Store TMart
to consider a memorial donation to the Church on Stray- Swihart on August 21, 2011, in Bryan and he sur-
er, 3000 Strayer Road, Maumee, Ohio 43537. vives. Postmaster, please send address corrections to:
Surviving in addition to her husband are five sons,
Online condolences to the family may be offered at Brandon M. Caryer, of Bryan, Deion J. McKinsey, of THE VILLAGE REPORTER
www.grisierfh.com. The Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Bryan, Terrell M. McKinsey, of Stryker, Ohio, Caleb
Wauseon has been entrusted with arrangements. A. Swihart, of Bryan, and Dustin Swihart, in South 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio 43543
Carolina; one daughter, Brianna P. Lopez, of Bryan;
Betty Durbin (1950 - 2018) five grandchildren; her parents, Carl Belcher, Sr., Periodical Mail Postage Paid At Bryan, OH 43506
of Bryan, and Christine J. Zehr, of Fort Wayne; one
(LPN For Veterans Administration) brother, Carl (Christine) Belcher, Jr., of Napoleon,
Ohio; two sisters, Jennifer (Christopher) Ovelgonne
Betty Jane Durbin, age 67, of Dayton, Ohio; formerly and Marsha Belcher, both of Bryan; three nephews;
of Delta, Ohio, passed away Tuesday evening, July 24, three nieces; two great-nephews; and one great-niece.
2018 at Hospice of Dayton. She was preceded in death by one son, David Allen
Belcher; paternal grandparents, Major and Loretta
She was born December 7, 1950 in Wauseon, Ohio to Belcher; maternal grandparents, Walter and Corrine
Herma Dale (Killion) and Homer Edward Durbin. Betty Boyd; and a cousin, Josie E. Kole.
worked as an LPN for the Veterans Administration in Day- Memorials are requested to the family.
ton.

She is survived by her mother, Dale Durbin; sisters,
Helen (Alan) Weese and Mary Durbin; and brother, Ed
(Norma) Durbin.

A memorial service celebrating Betty’s life will be held
Thursday, August 30th beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the
Grisier~Weigel Funeral Home, 400 W. Main Street in Del-
ta (419.822.3121), with Pastor Donald Krieger officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of
the donor’s choice.

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Obits (Continued) John Conley (1939 - 2018) Annual West Unity
AJ Door Car Show Sets
Alan Culler (1934 - 2018) (Served in United States Army)
Records In
(Member of St. John Lutheran Church) John K. Conley, 78 Attendance & Wow Factor
years, of Cecil, passed
Alan L. Culler, 84 years, away Saturday evening, By: Timothy Kays
of Sherwood, passed away July 28, 2018 at Parkview THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Friday, July 27, 2018 at Regional Medical Cen-
Parkview Regional Medical ter, Fort Wayne, Indiana. While walking through the rows and rows of beauti-
Center, Fort Wayne, Indi- John was born November ful contemporary and classic cars at the July 28 car
ana. 22, 1939 in St. Albans, show event at A J Door in West Unity, I came upon
West Virginia the son of something that I haven’t seen in over 30 years...a 1951
Alan was born July 15, the late Joseph B. and Henry J. This old Kaiser was arguably the grandfather
1934 in Sherwood, Ohio, Leah B. (Lemon) Conley. of the modern compact car, and as I strolled around
the son of the late Calvin John served our coun- it, I met up with its owner and some of his friends. I
M. and Mabel L. (Lipp) try in the United States made a joke about trying to find some plastic on it,
Culler. He was a 1952 VETERAN Army. He married Debra whereupon one of the owner’s friends quipped, “The
graduate of Mark Center S. Burns in Parkersburg, taillights.” No sooner had he gotten those words out
High School. West Virginia, and she survives. John was a truck driv- then the owner, with a straight face, replied, “Nope.
er for Wilson Freight for 25 years, retiring on a disabil- They’re glass.”
He married Arlene E. ity. He was a member of the Avon Lake Masonic Lodge.
Joost on October 16, 1955 in St. John Lutheran Church, John was an individual who could never sit still. He Okay, show of hands. How many of you have ever
Sherwood, Ohio, and she survives. was the “unofficial maintenance man” for Brentwood driven, let alone actually owned, a car with stock tail-
Mobile Home park, fixing and maintaining homes when light lenses made out of red glass? Uh huh...I thought
Alan was a Brick Mason and farmer, installing fire- requested. so. It is rarities like this that make the annual A J Door
places and bricking the front of many homes in the Surviving is his wife, Debra of Cecil, Ohio; children, Car Show a must see event, if for nothing else than to
area. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Cheryl (Dennis) Barker of Hurricane, West Virginia, Ross remind you of a time when center of the automotive
Sherwood, where he served as a Sunday School Teach- (Beth) Heinzman of Sunrise, Florida, Mark W. Conley universe was located in Detroit, Michigan, and a dog-
er, Trustee and Officer. He was a member of the church of San Diego, California; stepchildren, Dawn Preiksa of house was the last place you’d find ol’ Rover.
building committee in 1964 and active with the Men’s Richfield, Ohio, Carla Hughes of Warren Robbins, Geor-
Club. An avid Detroit Tigers fan, Alan also enjoyed gia, Connie (Ben) Sprouse of Richfield, Ohio, Amy (Craig) While evaluating some of the entries, Brad Holsop-
spending winters in Florida, walking the beach. He Harris of Cecil, Mindy Contreraz of Van Wert, Ohio and ple of A J Door uttered what may have been the un-
truly treasured the time he was able to spend with his a granddaughter he was currently raising as a daugh- derstatement of the day; “There’s some nice stuff out
family, especially his grandchildren and their activities. ter, Maycee Contreraz of Cecil; 25 grandchildren and here.” It wasn’t just classic American steel on display at
11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary L Canfield of the show, there were some vintage models from foreign
Surviving is his wife, Arlene of Sherwood; three Hurricane, West Virginia and Henrietta J. Gladwell of shores on display as well. You take all the classic cars,
children, Kristen (David) Bischoff of Decatur, Indi- St. Albans, West Virginia; two brothers, Robert F. Con- add in a hog roast and live music from Joe Vasquez
ana, Kreg (Joni) Culler of Ney and Kerry (Lowell) Tes- ley of Poca, West Virginia and Charles (Sharon) Conley and the Bourbon Gentlemen, put it all together under
ka of Fort Wayne, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Matt of Hurricane, West Virginia. He was preceded in death sunny skies, and you’ve got a winner. Brad Holsopple
Bischoff, Kyle (Casey) Bischoff, Ashleigh (Gavin Gard- by his parents, three former wives, Valerie Bird, Esta would be the last person to disagree.
ner) Culler, Keenan (Brianna) Culler, Kasen Culler, Conley and Ruby Conley; one son, Bradford A. Conley;
Evin (Matthew) Zachrich and Wes (Lauren) Teska; one brother, Carlos Lemon. “It’s been a great day,” he said. “I think we’re a little
six great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Guilford Memorial services for John K. Conley will be held over 105 cars, give or take a few. It’s been a great turn-
of Hicksville and two sisters-in-law, Judy Culler of at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Bethel- out; more than we’ve ever had in the past. I think we’ve
Redford, Michigan and Hermena Case of Bryan along been doing the car show now for 13 years. We can’t
with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in thank the people enough for coming out, showing their
death by his parents, one brother, David Culler and support and having a good time.”
one sister, Norma Culler.
Timothy can be reached at
Those planning to make an expression of sympathy [email protected]
are asked to consider memorial contributions may be
made to St. John Lutheran Church Building Fund, 9088 Forder’s Bridge United Methodist Church, 8019 Road
Openlander Road, Sherwood, Ohio 43556, or to the Hos- 192, Cecil, Ohio 45821 with Pastor Kevin Doseck offici-
pice organization of the donor’s choosing. ating. The family will receive relatives and friends one
hour prior to the service at the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family, or the online Additional services including Military Graveside
guest register may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com Rites will be held in September in West Virginia. Ar-
rangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Fu-
Todd Tussinger, Sr. (1961 - 2018) neral Home, 230 East Elm Street, Sherwood, Ohio.
Those planning to make an expression of sympathy
(Former Wauseon Resident) are asked to consider memorial contributions may be
made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Todd W. Tussinger, Sr., Condolences may be sent to the family, or the online
guest register may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.
V E T E R A N age 56 of Stevens, Penn- com
sylvania and formerly of
Wauseon, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Emily Brown (1935 - 2018)
Community Health Professionals Hospice Residence in
Defiance. (Graduate of Swanton High School)

Todd was born on August 11, 1961 in Wauseon to Emily H. Brown, age
Harry “Abe” and the late Darla (Batdorf) Tussinger. Af- 83, of Delta and formerly
ter graduating from Wauseon High School, he entered of Swanton, passed away
the United States Navy. He worked as a laborer after Monday morning, July 30,
discharge from the Armed Forces. In his free time, 2018 at Swanton Health
Todd enjoyed hunting and fishing. Care where she had been
a resident since 2012.
Left to cherish his memory are his father, Harry
“Abe” (Marge) Tussinger; children, Todd W. Tussinger, She was born in Swan-
Jr., Timothy Tussinger, and Megan Tussinger; grand- ton on April 30, 1935 to
children, Todd W. Tussinger, III, Lena Gorsuch, and the late Lloyd D. Brown
Ariah Tussinger. Also surviving are sisters, Tamara and Winona (Mason)
(Robert) Franz, Beth (Robert) DeLeon, Glenda (Steven) Brown. Emily gradu-
Kampton, and Jodi (Chad) Posey; and brother, Doug ated from Swanton High
(Lena) Kutzli. He was preceded in death by his mother, School. Before retiring she served many years as a
Darla Kutzli, and grandmother, May Cole. secretary with the Veteran’s Administration.
Two of her favorite hobbies included visiting garage
According to family wishes, cremation has taken sales and auctions. During her stay at Swanton Health
place. Memorial services are planned for a later date Care she created many friendships with the staff and
and will be private. residents. Emily will be greatly missed by them all.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorial contri- death by her brothers, Clive, Cecil, Ralph, Carl, Wil-
butions in Todd’s memory be directed to Community liam, Glen and infant Eugene; sisters, Thelma Krom-
Health Professionals Hospice, 6817 State Route 66, man, Dorothy Dodson and Margaret Hill. Emily is
Defiance, Ohio 43512. survived by her sisters, Ruth Shelt of Delta and Ev-
elyn Leist of Archbold; along with many loving nieces,
Those wishing an online condolence to the family nephews and friends; including dear friend, Marilyn
may do so at www.grisierfh.com. The Edgar-Grisier Dachenhaus.
Funeral Home in Wauseon is entrusted with arrange- In honoring Emily’s wishes there will be no public
ments. services. Arrangements and cremation are entrusted
with Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109 in
Delta.
Those wishing a show of sympathy may make me-
morial contributions to a charity of their choice in Em-
ily’s memory. Online condolences may be sent to the
family through our website at www.barnesfuneralcha-
pel.com.

Average Price Of US
Gas Slips 3 Cents,
To $2.91 A Gallon

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average price of reg-
ular-grade gasoline in the U.S. fell 3 cents over the
past two weeks to $2.91.

Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg
Survey said Sunday that the average price is 59 cents
higher than it was one year ago.

Lundberg says the drop comes mostly from lower
crude oil prices and generally weak demand for gas
across the U.S.

The highest average price in the contiguous 48
states was $3.71 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The
lowest was $2.50 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The U.S. average diesel price is $3.17, also down 3
cents.

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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WEST UNITY POLICE Civil Matter FULTON COUNTY lations within next 2 years.
(July 16) Ordinance Violation (July 23) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 59, SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Schutte, Terry (Bryan, Ohio). Stop
(July 16) Telephone Harassment Investigate Complaint Sheriff Roy E. Miller announced that
(July 16) Speed/Warning (July 23) 230 Clinton St., Investigate the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office will sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(July 17) Unsecure Premises Complaint be conducting a Traffic Enforcement Stork, Jasen L. (Defiance, Ohio).
(July 17) Medical Emergency (2) (July 24) 128 Depot St., Alarm Drop Blitz. This Blitz will run from August
(July 17) Speed/Warning (July 24) 131 N. Maplewood St., Wel- 5th thru, August 11th. Deputies will Tag/sticker violation. Fine: $46; Costs:
(July 18) Well-Being fare Check be working various hours and locations $79.
(July 19) Juvenile Problem (July 24) 1200-B N. Shoop Ave., De- around Fulton County and they will be
(July 19) Medical Emergency bris/Item in Roadway looking for distracted driving, seatbelt, Szczepanski, Kristen L. (Bryan,
(July 19) Passing on Right/Warning (July 24) 810 N. Shoop Ave., Junk/ speed, and impaired driving violations. Ohio). 74/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs:
(July 19) Driving Under Suspension/ Abandoned Vehicle Sheriff Miller and his deputies are ded- $79.
Citation (July 24) 300-B W. Oak St., Juveniles icated to protecting the citizens of Fulton
(July 20) Animal Problem (July 24) Commercial St@S. Fulton St., County and the motorists who travel its Theis, Brittany N. (Fayette, Ohio).
(July 20) Juvenile Problem 911 Hang Up Contact In Person highways. These Blitzes are being funded 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(July 20) Speed/ Warning (2) (July 24) 773 N. Shoop Ave., Drunk from a grant that was awarded to the Ful-
(July 21) Suspicious Vehicle (July 24) 227 McKinley St., Investigate ton County Sheriff s Office from the Ohio Tunis, Payton L. (Hicksville, Ohio).
(July 21) Criminal Mischief Complaint Department of Public Safety. 69/45 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(July 21) Agency Assist The grant pays for extra patrol to en-
(July 21) Alarm FULTON COUNTY force the traffic laws that will increase Vazquez, Ricardo (Wauseon, Ohio).
(July 21) Suspicious Activity PROSECUTOR the safety of motorists on the roadways 69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(July 21) Arrest on Warrant NEWSLETTER in the areas that are prone to a higher
(July 21) Fire number of serious arid fatal crashes. White, Jonathan E. Jr. (Montpelier,
(July 22) Traffic Crash/Drugs/Arrest A Wauseon man was sentenced on Ohio). Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
on Warrant July 18, 2018, in the Fulton County WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC
(July 22) Driving Under Suspension/ Common Pleas Court according to Abate, Cynthia L. (Fayette, Ohio). Whitten, Zachary W. (Wauseon,
Failure to Control/Fictious Plates/Cita- county prosecutor Scott A. Haselman. 72/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Ohio). Violation of restriction. Fine:
tion Adkins, Brian K. Jr. (Kunkle, Ohio). $250; Costs: $120; Jail: 90 days with
Nikia McCall, Jr., 25, previously Operator license suspension. Fine: 90 days suspended. Operator’s license
WAUSEON POLICE pleaded guilty to Forgery. On October $350; Costs: $145; Jail: 90 days with suspended from July 23, 2018 to Oc-
(July 18) 223 Detroit St., Run Away or 31, 2017, he forged a check. 80 days suspended. Jail time concur- tober 21, 2018. No future violations
Unruly rent with criminal case. No future vio- within next 2 years.
(July 18) N.Fulton St.@Norfolk& South- Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson sentenced lations within next 2 years.
ern, Hit-Skip Mr. McCall to 3 years of community Blanton, Jacob A. (Bryan, Ohio). Whitten, Zachary W. (Wauseon,
(July 18) 740 Pine St., Trespassing control and ordered him to pay pros- Failure to display operator’s license. Ohio). Violation of restriction – 2nd
(July 18) 621 E. Oak St., Larceny ecution costs, pay restitution of $375 to Fine: $500; Costs: $84. case. Fine: $300; Costs: $90; Jail: 90
(July 18) 840 W. Elm St., Trespassing the victim, stay out of bars/taverns„ not Bowman, Michael E. (Bryan, Ohio). days with 90 days suspended. Opera-
(July 18) 485 E. airport Hwy., Larceny possess or consume alcohol, success- Assured clear distance ahead. Fine: tor’s license suspended from July 22,
(July 18) 495 E. Airport Hwy., Investi- fully complete the SEARCH program at $71; Costs: $79. 2018 to October 20, 2018. No future
gate Complaint the Wood County Justice Center, seek Brown, Kaylie J. (Montpelier, Ohio). violations within next 2 years. Wrong
(July 19) N. Fulton St. @Norfolk& and maintain employment, maintain 50/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. plate. Fine: $150; Costs: $40. Failure
Southern, Suspicious Person his child support obligation, and suc- Cuenca, Emilio J. Jr. (Bryan, Ohio). to control. Fine: $50; Costs: $40.
(July 19) E. Airport Hwy.@N. Glenwood cessfully complete the Drug Court. Traffic control device. Fine: $71; Costs:
Ave., Lost/Found/Recovered $79. Wilcox, Cory P. (Edon, Ohio). 46/25
(July 19) 367 W. Elm St., Civil Matter Failure to comply could result in Mr. Davis, Zachary J. (Ney, Ohio). No speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(July 19) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Larceny McCall spending 11 months in prison. motorcycle endorsement. Fine: $150;
(July 19) 230 Clinton St., Accident Costs: $79. Fictitious registration. WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL
(Property Damage) On July 20, 2018, a Fulton County Fine: $150; Costs: $40. Failure to con- Adkins, Brian K. Jr. (Kunkle, Ohio).
(July 19) 240 Clinton St., Investigate Common Pleas Court jury found Zack- trol. Fine: $50; Costs: $40. Resisting arrest. Fine: $300 with $300
Complaint ary Tressler, age 33, of Delta, OH, guilty Depew, Jonathan A. (Defiance, suspended; Costs: $90; Jail: 90 days
(July 20) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1008, of Telecommunications Harassment, a Ohio). Driving under suspension. Fine: with 80 days suspended. No future vio-
Mental felony of the fifth degree. $250; Costs: $84; Jail: 90 days with 90 lations within next 2 years. Jail time
(July 20) 1051 N. Shoop Ave., Suspi- days suspended. Illegal plates. Fine: concurrent with traffic case.
cious Vehicle A Fulton County Grand Jury had $150; Costs: $40. Barreiro, Marco (Montpelier, Ohio).
(July 20) 525 Enterprise Ave., Investi- previously indicted Mr. Tressler for the Dye, Holly M. (Pioneer, Ohio). 65/55 Domestic violence. Fine: $350; Costs:
gate Complaint February, 2018 offense of Telecommu- speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. $220; Jail: 180 days with 180 days
(July 20) 117 E. Elm St., Suspicious nications Harassment. In February of Elston, Ronald L. Jr. (Alvordton, suspended. No contact with victim.
Vehicle 2018, he knowingly make a telecom- Ohio). Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Degarmo, Betty (West Unity, Ohio).
(July 20) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Suspi- munications from a device under his Fritch, Shelli M. (Archbold, Ohio). Criminal mischief. Fine: $250; Costs:
cious Activity control to a caller that had previously Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. $90.
(July 20) 729 Parkview, 911 Hang Up told him not to make a telecommunica- Frye, Lewis G. (Defiance, Ohio). Fischer, Kayla K. (Montpelier, Ohio).
Contact In Person tions to them. 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Domestic violence. Fine: $350; Costs:
(July 20) 810 N. Shoop Ave., Suspi- Gill, Jacob D. (Montpelier, Ohio). $285; Jail: 180 days with 180 days
cious Person The jury of 8 men and 4 women de- 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. suspended.
(July 20) 415 Cole St. Unit 7, Investi- liberated approximately four and a half Grond, Ashley N. (Defiance, Ohio). Hausch, Erin E. (West Unity, Ohio).
gate Complaint hours before returning their guilty ver- Driving under suspension. Fine: $250; Assault. Fine: $350; Costs: $339; Jail:
(July 20) W. Linfoot St.@N. Ottokee St., dict. The case was prosecuted by Fulton Costs: $124; jail: 90 days with 90 days 180 days with 180 days suspended.
Disabled Vehicle County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney suspended. No future violations within Thinking for a Change program. No vio-
(July 20) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Larceny Paul H. Kennedy, and Mr. Zackary next 3 years. lent or threatening contact with victim.
(July 21) 495 E. Airport Hwy., Found Tressler was represented by Swanton Hancock, Michael R. (Stryker, Ohio). Mahan, Jacqulyn K. (Montpelier,
Credit Card attorrney, Gary Smith. Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Ohio). Theft. Fine: $250; Costs: $84;
(July 21) 227 Sycamore St., Trespass- Jinkins, Jaime L. (Bryan, Ohio). Jail: 30 days with 30 days suspended.
ing/Unwanted Mr. Tressler’s bond was continued, 71/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. No future violations within next 2 years.
(July 21) Burr Rd.@Washington St., and a pre-sentence investigation and Jones, Jessica K. (Bryan, Ohio). Orick, Ty G. (Bryan, Ohio). Theft.
Disabled Vehicle report was ordered by the Court. A sen- Physical control. Fine: $650; Costs: Fine: $500; Costs: $329; Jail: 180 days
(July 21) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 800, tencing date has not yet been set. Mr. $90; Jail: 20 days with 17 days sus- with 180 days suspended. 100 hours
Loud Noise Tressler could face six to twelve months pended. No future violations within community service. No contact with
(July 22) 832 Burr Rd., Investigate in prison. next 2 years. 1st Timers Retreat within victim, Wal-Mart, for 5 years.
Complaint 90 days. Ross, Gabe (Bryan, Ohio). Dog at
(July 22) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Larceny This charge was the result of an in- Knicley, Melissa K. (Bryan, Ohio). large – 1st. Fine: $150 with $100 sus-
(July 22) 369 W. Elm St., Welfare Check vestigation conducted by the Wauseon 67/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. pended; Costs: $79. No future viola-
(July 22) 400-B E. Linfoot St., disabled Police Dept. Lowe, Lisa M. (Bryan, Ohio). 67/55 tions within next year.
Vehicle speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Rutherford, Joshua (Stryker, Ohio).
(July 23) 415 Cole St. Unit 7, Investi- A Swanton woman was sentenced Manning, James A. (Bryan, Ohio). Domestic violence. Fine: $300; Costs:
gate Complaint on July 25, 2018, in the Fulton Coun- 80/55 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. $359.69; Jail: 180 days with 150 days
(July 23) 1181 Apache Dr., DOA ty Common Pleas Court according to Mocherman, Scott D. (Bryan, Ohio). suspended. No contact with victim for
(July 23) 576 Douglas Dr., Animal Call county prosecutor Scott A. Haselman. 45/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 3 years. No future violations within
(July 23) 619 E. Chestnut St., Welfare Mosier, Griffith M. (Edgerton, Ohio). next 3 years.
Check Elizabeth Norman, 52, of 6250 E. 69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Rutherford, Joshua (Stryker, Ohio).
(July 23) 773 N. Shoop Ave., Larceny- Winding Way, pleaded guilty to two Patterson, Thomas (Edon, Ohio). Il- Domestic violence – 2nd case. Fine:
Attempt counts of Possession of Cocaine. On legal plates. Fine: $40; Costs: $85. $300; Costs: $132; Jail: 180 days with
(July 23) Cheery St.@S. Oakwood, Fire- January 14, 2018, and Aprill 22, 2018, Rutherford, Joshua R. (Stryker, 150 days suspended. No contact with
works she possessed Cocaine. Ohio). Driving under suspension. Fine: victim for 3 years. No future violations
(July 23) 209 E. Walnut St., Threats/ $250; Costs: $168.69; Jail: 30 days within next 3 years.
Harassment Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson sentenced with 30 days suspended. Hit-skip. Rutherford, Joshua R. (Stryker,
(July 23) 975 Fairway Ln., Larceny Ms. Norman to three years of commu- Fine: $250; Costs: $45; Jail: 90 days Ohio). Unauthorized use. Fine: $250;
(July 23) 229 E. Leggett St., Investigate nity control and ordered her to pay with 60 days suspended. No future vio- Costs: $012; Jail: 30 days with 30 days
Complaint prosecution costs, stay out of bars/ suspended. No future violations within
(July 23) 137 S. Franklin St., Neighbor taverns, not posses or consume alcohol, next 3 years.
Trouble have random weekly drug screens, suc- Stringer, Gabriel M. (Archbold, Ohio).
(July 23) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 13, cessfully complete treatment and any Assault. Fine: $300; Costs: $120; Jail:
recommended aftercare with Maumee 90 days with 90 days suspended. No
Valley Guidance Center, and success- future violations within next year. No
fully complete treatment and any rec- contact with victim.
ommended aftercare with Recovery Ser- Whitten, Zachary (Wauseon, Ohio).
vices of Northwest Ohio. Possession of criminal tools. Fine:

Failure to comply could result in Ms. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
Norman spending 11 months in prision.

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

$300; Costs: $147.75; Jail: 90 days Justin (Defiance, Ohio). $266.41.
with 90 days suspended. No future vio-
lations within next 3 years. Ohio Killer Spared After ExtentFor: City of Bryan. Against: Kreais,
Paige (Bryan, Ohio). $208.80.
WILLIAMS COUNTY For: City of Bryan. Against: Leidigh,
COMMON PLEAS SENTENCING
Gilbert, Peter G. III (Stryker, Ohio). Of Childhood Abuse RevealedDale (Bryan, Ohio). $890.17.
Count 1: Aggravated possession of For: City of Bryan. Against: Max-
drugs, a fifth degree felony. Count berry, Natoria (Cincinnati, Ohio). $150. By: Andrew Welsh-Huggins for Tibbetts last year.
II: Breaking and entering, a fifth de- ASSOCIATED PRESS Geiger told the board that Tibbetts’
gree felony. Count III, Safecracking, a For: City of Bryan. Against: Mitchell, upbringing was presented as a debate
fourth degree felony. Sentenced to a Nicholas (Bryan, Ohio). $231.97.
180 term of incarceration at CCNO on For: City of Bryan. Against: Smith, COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio between his attorneys, who said his
each count. Sentences to run concur- Michelle L. (Fort Collins, Colorado). Gov. John Kasich on Friday spared a background was terrible, and pros-
rently. Ordered to pay restitution of $150. condemned killer whose sentence was ecutors, who said it wasn’t that bad.
$621.81, all costs of prosecution, any For: City of Bryan. Against: Wam- challenged after a juror came forward “I was just struck and frankly up-
court appointed counsel costs, and pole, Amber (Bryan, Ohio). $676.25. and said information about the ex- set that information that was avail-
any supervision fees permitted. For: Jay’s Heating and Cooling, LTD tent of the inmate’s tough childhood able was not even addressed, other
Middleton, Jason B. (Pioneer, Ohio). (Bryan, Ohio). Against: Netcher, Shane wasn’t properly presented at trial. than in very summary fashion,” Gei-
Burglary, a third degree felony. Sen- (Alvordton, Ohio) and Netcher, Charis The Republican governor commut- ger told the board.
tenced to a 30 month term of incarcer- (Alvordton, Ohio). $344.43. Geiger’s comments didn’t sway
ation through ODRC with a discretion- ed the sentence of death row inmate
ary period of up to 3 years post release For: Village of Stryker. Against: Tin- Raymond Tibbetts to life without the the panel, which again recommended
control. Sentence to run concurrent to gley, David (Stryker, Ohio). $641.58. possibility of parole, citing “funda- against mercy for Tibbetts with an 8-1
following case. Ordered to pay restitu- For: Village of Stryker. Against: mental flaws” in the sentencing por- vote.
tion in the amount of $2680, all costs tion of Tibbetts’ trial.
of prosecution, any court appointed Wickerham, Andrew (Stryker, Ohio). Kasich’s decision Friday rejected
counsel costs, and any supervision $341.56. “Specifically, the defense’s failure that ruling.
fees permitted. to present sufficient mitigating evi-
Middleton, Jason B. (Pioneer, Ohio). For: Watson Well Drilling, Inc (Bry- dence, coupled with an inaccurate de- Geiger said Friday he appreciated
Count 1: Receiving stolen property, a an, Ohio). Against: Weimer, Sue (Mont- scription of Tibbetts’ childhood by the that the governor considered his con-
fifth degree felony. Counts, III, IV, and pelier, Ohio). $758.91. cerns about what he saw as a failure
V: Receiving stolen property, each a
fourth degree felony. Count VI: Aggra- FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC prosecution, essentially prevented the of the system. “The truth is what mat-
vated possession of drugs, a fifth de- Broka, Terry F. (Swanton, Ohio). jury from making an informed deci- ters the most so that you can avoid
gree felony. Count VII: Illegal assem- 78/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $85. sion about whether Tibbetts deserved a circumstance like this,” he told The
bly or possession of chemicals for the Burkholder, Dale A. (Wauseon, the death sentence,” Kasich said. Associated Press in a phone interview.
manufacture of drugs, a third degree Ohio). 65/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs:
felony. Count XI: Aggravated posses- $85. The guilt of Tibbetts, 61, has never Geiger also expressed his “utmost
sion of drugs, a second degree felony. Gibson, Daniel J. (Swanton, Ohio). been in doubt. He received the death respect” for the families of Tibbetts’
Count XII: Aggravated possession of 36/25 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. sentence for stabbing Fred Hicks to victims, saying they’ve had to endure
drugs, a third degree felony. Sentenc- Good, Devin M. (Liberty Center, death at Hicks’ Cincinnati home in 20 years of uncertainty.
ing: On Counts I and VI, sentenced to a Ohio). 70/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: 1997. Tibbetts also received life im-
6 month term of incarceration through $85. prisonment for fatally beating and Erin Barnhart, a federal public de-
ODRC and a discretionary period of stabbing his wife, 42-year-old Judith fender representing Tibbetts, said Ka-
up to 3 years post release control on Graham, Diane L. (Swanton, Ohio). Crawford, during an argument that sich performed the state a great ser-
each count. On Counts III, IV, and V, Failure to yield. Fine: $102; Costs: $85. same day over Tibbetts’ crack cocaine vice in sparing the inmate.
sentenced to a 12 month term of incar- Kolasinski, Nikki (Lyons, Ohio). habit.
ceration through ODRC and a discre- County prosecutors have previous-
tionary period of up to 3 years post re- ly argued that Tibbetts’ background
lease control on each count. On Count The 67-year-old Hicks had hired does not outweigh his crimes. That
VII, sentenced to a 30 month term of 71/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85.
incarceration through ODRC and a Loeffler, Denise A. (Berkey, Ohio). Crawford as a caretaker and allowed includes stabbing Crawford after he
discretionary period of up to 3 years 40/35 speed. Fine: $75; Costs: $85. the couple to stay with him. had already beaten her to death, and
post release control. On Count XI, sen- Mapes, Emma J. (West Unity, Ohio). The case against Tibbetts seemed then repeatedly stabbing Hicks, a
tenced to a 2 year term of incarceration 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. closed until a former juror, Ross Gei- “sick, defenseless, hearing-impaired
through ODRC and a mandatory peri- Mewborn, Christopher W. (Delta, ger, came across materials presented man in whose home Tibbetts lived,”
od of 5 years post release control. On Ohio). 40/25 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: on Tibbetts’ behalf to the Ohio Parole they told the parole board.
Count XII, sentenced to an 18 month $85. Board that documented horrific facts Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe
term of incarceration through ODRC Myers, Bradley J. (Wauseon, Ohio). about Tibbetts’ early years, which ju-
and a discretionary period of 3 years 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. rors never heard. Deters said Friday that Kasich, a fel-
post release control. Sentences to run Nafziger, Brock A. (Archbold, Ohio). When Tibbetts was a boy, he and low Republican, exercised his right as
concurrently to one another as well as 86/70 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. his brothers were tied to a single bed governor.
to the preceding case for an aggregate Perez, Jesus III (Defiance, Ohio). at night, were not fed properly, were
term of 12.5 years incarceration. Or- thrown down stairs, had their fingers “We do not have to agree with it but
dered to pay restitution in the amount 39/25 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. beaten with spatulas and were burned he is the governor and it is over,” De-
of $480, all costs of prosecution, any Perry, William E. (Delta, Ohio). on heating registers, according to Tib- ters said.
court appointed counsel costs, and betts’ application for mercy last year.
any supervision fees permitted. 37/25 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. Also Friday, Kasich delayed the
Schaffner, Jennifer L. (Fayette, Geiger wrote Kasich in January cit- September execution of condemned
ing his concerns and asking that Tib- killer Cleveland Jackson until May
Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: betts be spared. He also testified be- 2019 after the inmate’s former attor-
$93. fore the parole board last month in a neys stopped working on the case, ac-
rare follow-up clemency hearing. The cording to the governor.
Sierra, Dustin L. (Wauseon, Ohio). board had voted 11-1 against mercy
72/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. Jackson was sentenced to die for
the 2002 shooting of a 17-year-old
Spillers, Bailey J. (Liberty Center, girl in Lima during a robbery.
Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs:
$85.
Stamm, Kelsey L. (Archbold, Ohio).
Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs:
$56.
Stevens, Richard A. (Morenci, Mich-
igan). Headlights. Fine: $150; Costs:
$93.
Tibbits, Kevin C. (Swanton, Ohio).
54/40 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Tuckerman, Barry J. (Delta, Ohio).
WILLIAMS COUNTY CIVIL 84/55 speed. Fine: $150; Costs: $93.
For: Bigg Deal Auto Sales, LLC (De- Williams, Jeremy J. (Montpelier,
fiance, Ohio). Against: Yocklin, Jenni-
fer (Bryan, Ohio). $1280. Ohio). Helmet required. Fine: $37;
For: City of Bryan. Against: Andres, Costs: $85.

Kimberli (Bryan, Ohio). $120. FULTON COUNTY CIVL
For: City of Bryan. Against: Antigo, For: LVNV Funding, LLC (Grand
Rapids, Michigan). Against: Haupricht,
Ronald (Defiance, Ohio). $183.46. Mark R. (Delta, Ohio). $1013.23.
For: City of Bryan. Against: Bashor,

Craig (Bryan, Ohio) and Bashor, Vicki
(Bryan, Ohio). $438.85.
For: City of Bryan. Against: Blake, FULTON COUNTY

David Lee Jr. (Sherwood, Ohio). $100. HEALTH CENTER BIRTHS
For: City of Bryan. Against: Dargatz, July 17 - Scarlette and Jake Gom-
bash, Delta, Boy
Dorsey (Bryan, Ohio). $482.43. July 24 - Keegan and Brianna Mack,
For: City of Bryan. Against: Davis, Wauseon, girl
July 26 - Heather Thebeau,
Danielle (Bryan, Ohio). $150. Wauseon, boy
For: City of Bryan. Against: Elzey, July 26 - Kirstin and Alex Moss, LIFE SPARED ... In this Feb. 3, 2018, file photo, Ross Geiger speaks as he poses
for a photograph at his home in the Cincinnati suburb of Loveland, Ohio. Ohio
Zach (West Unity, Ohio). $887.32. Archbold, girl Gov. John Kasich spared death row inmate Raymond Tibbetts on Friday, July 20,
For: City of Bryan. Against: Hogrefe,

2018, commuting the condemned killer’s death sentence to life without the possi-
bility of parole. Geiger, a juror who recommended the death sentence after Tibbetts
Mother, 2 Children Killed was convicted of fatally stabbing Fred Hicks in 1997 in Cincinnati, came forward
in 2017 to say he felt jurors weren’t given enough information about the convicted
In Northeast Ohio House Fire killer’s tough childhood. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Child Drowns In Familyficial says a woman and her two young
ASHTABULA, Ohio (AP) — A fire of- 10:30 a.m. last Tuesday.
An investigator for the Ashtabula
sons have died in a house fire in north-
east Ohio.

Southern Michigan PondAshtabula Fire Department Capt.
County Coroner’s Office identified the
victims as 36-year-old Kelly Estep,
4-year-old Frankie Wlotzko Jr. and
Jeff Gianantonio says their bodies were 3-year-old Zander Wlotzko.
found in the boys’ second-floor bed- Investigator Tom Despenes says ALLEN TWP — Troopers with the minutes.
room. The fire was reported shortly after neighbors who heard the boys crying Michigan State Police are investigat- The child was unconscious and unre-
ing the drowning of a 2-year-old child,
for help notified Estep, which occurred at approximately 7 p.m. sponsive after being pulled from the wa-
who went upstairs to res- last Tuesday in the 2000 block of Hog ter. CPR was initiated immediately and
cue them. Despenes says Creek Rd. was continued until rescue personnel
it appears they died from arrived and took over lifesaving efforts.
smoke inhalation. The investigation revealed that the The child was transported to Pro-Medica
child while outside made his way into Hospital in Coldwater by REU where he
Four children who were an aluminum boat which was on the was pronounced deceased after lifesav-
on the first floor of the shore of a pond. Once inside the boat ing efforts were unsuccessful.
home escaped unharmed. the child proceeded to fall over and back
into the pond. The incident remains under inves-
The State Fire Mar- tigation and no foul play is suspected.
shal’s Office is investigat- An MSP release said that’s when Troopers were assisted at the scene by
ing. family members noticed the child was Allen Township Fire and REU.
missing. The child was quickly found
Ashtabula is roughly and had only been in the water for a few Story courtesy of the Hillsdale Daily
58 miles (93 kilometers) News http://www.hillsdale.net/
northeast of Cleveland.

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Ohio Patrol, 5 Other States’ Archbold Man Sentenced In Fulton County
Police Focus On Move Over Law Common Pleas Court For Grand Theft

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s a second lane. An Archbold man was sentenced Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson sentenced
State Highway Patrol and state police in The safety effort began Sunday will on July 25, 2018, in the Fulton Coun- Mr. Welch to 5 years of community con-
five other states are focusing on enforce- ty Common Pleas Court according to trol and ordered him to pay prosecution
ment of the Move Over law. end at 11:59 a.m. July 28. It includes county prosecutor Scott A. Haselman. costs, pay restitution of $18,015 to the
state police in Indiana, Kentucky, Mich- victim, not serve as signator on any ac-
The law requires drivers approaching igan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Matthew Welch, 45, of 100 W. Park counts other than his or his wife’s„ not
any vehicles with flashing or rotating Dr., plead guilty to Grand Theft. Be- attend any Athletic Boosters’ events,
lights that are parked on the roadside From 2013-2017, Ohio patrol cruis- tween June 1, 2015 to January Sr 2018, and serve 50 days in CCNO, with work
to move over to an adjacent lane. Motor- ers were involved in 58 crashes that he did knowingly obtain or exert control release.
ists should slow down and proceed with appear to be related to the Move Over over said property or services, and the
caution if moving over isn’t possible due law. The crashes resulted in the deaths value of said property or services being Failure to comply could result in Mr.
to traffic or weather conditions or lack of of two civilians and injured 34 civilians $7,500 or more, but less than $150,000. Welch spending 12 months In prison.
and 24 officers.

Ohio Police Sergeant Indicted Injured Trucker Won’t Face Trial
On Child Porn Charges In Ohio Crash That Killed 3

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Authori- O’Brien says that a task force began EATON, Ohio (AP) — An Indiana about 10 miles from there, in the Ohio
ties in Ohio say a former Columbus po- investigating Worthington in May after truck driver charged in a crash that village of Camden. Authorities say
lice spokesman has been charged with being notified by the social media site killed a southwestern Ohio couple and the tractor-trailer ran a red light and
sending and receiving videos and im- Tumblr that child pornography had their 3-year-old daughter has been struck a car, killing Camden residents
ages on his cellphone of children having been uploaded on the site. O’Brien says found by doctors to be incompetent to Melissa and Schon Hudson and their
sex with adults. the task force has searched Worthing- stand trial because of brain damage daughter, Emerie.
ton’s home. after being seriously hurt in the col-
A county prosecutor says 51-year- lision. The couple had two older children
old Sgt. Dean Worthington was indicted Worthington has surrendered who weren’t in the car.
Wednesday for illegal use of a minor in Wednesday at a county jail. Defense at- The Hamilton-Middletown Journal-
nudity-oriented material or performance torney Dan Sabol says Worthington will News reports a Preble County judge Authorities said the truck also hit
and pandering sexually-oriented matter plead not guilty. said Wednesday he had no choice but two other cars. Those drivers were
involving a minor. to dismiss charges against the driver treated at the scene.
His arraignment is Friday. from Centerville, Indiana.
Information from: MIDDLETOWN:
Southern Michigan Man Guilty The September crash occurred Hamilton-Middletown Journal News ,
In Shooting Deaths Of 2 Teens http://www.journal-news.com

JACKSON, Mich. (AP) — A southern Lawrence shot and killed Hunter Authorities: Man Caused Indiana
Michigan man has been found guilty Lentz and Matthew McMillen on June 8, Crash, Claimed To Be Sheriff
of second-degree murder in the fatal 2016.
shootings of two 18-year-old men near ELKHART, Ind. (AP) — Authorities Court documents say an Elkhart
his Springport Township home. Prosecutors have said Lawrence first say a Michigan man caused a crash in County sheriff’s officer found one man
killed Lentz, who likely died instantly, northern Indiana and pulled the other on top of another on the ground and
MLive.com reports a Jackson County and then continued firing at McMillen driver out of his pickup truck while separated them. The truck driver told
jury deliberated about seven hours be- as he fled. A medical examiner said Mc- claiming to be a sheriff. the officer Donnelly backed into his
fore returning the verdict on 55-year-old Millen was shot in the back. truck and pulled him out while shout-
Tracy Lawrence on Tuesday. It also con- The Elkhart Truth reports 51-year- ing: “Sheriff’s department! I’m the sher-
victed him of possession of a firearm in The defense argued Lawrence acted old Robert Donnelly of New Buffalo is iff.”
the commission of a felony. in self-defense or he was lawfully stop- charged with criminal recklessness, im-
ping the escape of fleeing felons. personating a law enforcement officer Donnelly told the officer he believed
Lawrence is scheduled to be sen- and battery in the March 23 crash in the other driver stole his motorcycle and
tenced on Aug. 29. Information from: Jackson Citizen Elkhart County, Indiana. denied stating he was a sheriff.
Patriot, http://www.mlive.com/jackson
Online court records don’t yet list a Information from: The Elkhart Truth,
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office lawyer for Donnelly. http://www.elkharttruth.com
Announces Upcoming Traffic Blitz
Driver Hits 142 MPH … Right

Sheriff Roy E. Miller announced that Fulton County and the motorists who

After Being Cited For Speedingthe Fulton County Sheriff’s Office will be travel its highways. These Blitzes are
conducting a Traffic Enforcement Blitz. being funded from a grant that was
This Blitz will run from August 5th thru, awarded to the Fulton County Sheriff s HERSHEY, Neb. (AP) — An Iowa ond time early Saturday.
August 11th. Deputies will be working Office from the Ohio Department of Pub- woman who was ticketed for speeding Deputies first stopped the 2018 Ford
various hours and locations around lic Safety. in Nebraska perhaps didn’t take the ci-
Fulton County and they will be looking tation seriously — deputies clocked her Mustang around 1 a.m. Saturday on In-
for distracted driving, seatbelt, speed, The grant pays for extra patrol to en- driving at 142 mph as she accelerated terstate 80 near North Platte after it was
and impaired driving violations. force the traffic laws that will increase away from the traffic stop. recorded driving 92 mph in a 75 mph
the safety of motorists on the roadways zone. The driver was cited and told she
Sheriff Miller and his deputies are in the areas that are prone to a higher The Lincoln County sheriff’s office could leave.
dedicated to protecting the citizens of number of serious arid fatal crashes. says the 31-year-old woman from Coun-
cil Bluffs was eventually arrested on But she took off at speed and the dep-
uties gave chase, using radar to clock
suspicion of willful reckless driving after her driving at 142 mph. Online court re-
Closure For Montpelier & Holiday City deputies caught up with her for a sec- cords don’t indicate formal charges.
Businesses Robbed At Gunpoint Michigan Man Charged With Aiding
Islamic State Held Without Bond
Quincy Police Department, Michigan
Many may recall in late 2015 and State Police, Hamilton County Sheriff’s DETROIT (AP) — A 28-year-old De- danger to the community.
early 2016, when Rings Pharmacy, Hol- Department and others. Lieutenant Pat- troit-area man is being held without The government says Musaibli was
iday City Stop and Go and the Valero rick Beeman, Coldwater Police Depart- bond on a charge of providing support
in Montpelier were robbed by an armed ment, became the central hub for these to the Islamic State group, which the captured by the U.S.-backed Syrian
male, leaving community members un- investigations, collecting and exchang- United States has designated as terror- Democratic Forces while IS was fight-
settled. The masked, gloved male rob- ing the information between agencies. ists. ing in Iraq and Syria. Musaibli is ac-
ber left law enforcement with an ex- This dynamic effort allowed Chief Dan cused of working for the group for three
traordinary challenge… to determine his McGee, Montpelier Police Department to A hearing was held Wednesday in years.
identity. retrieve and assemble the missing piec- federal court in Detroit for Ibraheem
es, and as a result, the Williams Coun- Musaibli of Dearborn. Musaibli’s family has said he isn’t
At the time, Montpelier Police De- ty Prosecutor’s Office indicted John T. an IS fighter.
partment posted the following images to Morgan for various offenses including The Detroit News reports that a de-
their Facebook page in hopes of receiving the three aggravated robberies. tention hearing is scheduled Friday at Afrah Musaibli tells the newspaper
tips that could lead them to a suspect. which the government is expected to that her son wanted to study Islam and
While several tips came in to Montpelier The State of Ohio v. John T. Morgan portray Musaibli as a flight risk and was lured to Syria after moving to the
and the Williams County Sheriff’s Office trial began on July 24, 2018 during Middle East.
shortly after the robberies, the tips did which time, the victims of the offenses
not lead anywhere. Over the course of painstakingly relayed for a jury each of State Patrol Investigating
several months, other counties in Michi- the robberies and expressed how ter- Fatal Crash In Van Wert County
gan and Indiana had similar crimes oc- rifying the event was when it occurred.
cur and that information was relayed to The clerks told how the robber ordered The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Van abaugh’s F-150 came to rest in the west-
our local law enforcement. them around at gunpoint to give cash, Wert Post is investigating a fatal crash bound lane.
not to call the police, had the weapon that occurred at approximately 3:35 P.M.
As a result, of the unique similari- pointed at their head or were told there on Friday afternoon, July 27, 2018, on Mr. Radabaugh was pronounced dead
ties in these crimes, law enforcement were “guns on the place.” State Route 49, at the intersection of on scene. Mr. Radabaugh and Mr. Marti-
from the various locations began a spe- the US30 westbound lanes, in Van Wert nez were wearing seat belts at the time of
cial collaboration unit in “the hunt” for On July 25, 2018, after two days of County. the crash. Mr. Martinez was transported
the robber. The collaboration included trial, John T. Morgan entered pleas of by Convoy EMS to Van Wert Health where
Montpelier Police Department, the Wil- no contest to three counts of Aggravated A 2005 Ford F-150, operated by Clar- he was treated and released.
liams County Sheriff’s Office, Sturgis Robbery, each felonies of the first de- ence Radabaugh, age 62, of Cloverdale,
Police Department, Saint Joseph Sher- gree. The Court sentenced him to 12 Ohio, was southbound on State Route The crash resulted in a closure of the
iff’s Department, Coldwater Police De- years in prison. 49. Mr. Radabaugh failed to yield to a eastbound and westbound lanes of US30
partment, Bronson Police Department, semi tractor-trailer outfit being operated at SR49 during the crash investigation
Upon conclusion, the Assistant Pros- by Jose Martinez, age 47, of Elkhart, In- and scene clean up. The roadway has
ecutor stated, “We should all be thank- diana that was westbound on US30. Mr. since been reopened.
ful for the exceptional law enforcement Martinez, was operating a 2014 Inter-
agencies in our tri-state area. Without national semi tractor-trailer outfit. Mr. The Van Wert Post was assisted on
their team efforts, it is possible there Martinez was unable to avoid the collision scene by Convoy Volunteer Fire Depart-
would have been no end to these horrific and struck the F-150 pushing the pick-up ment and EMS personnel, Van Wert EMA,
events. We are also forever indebted to truck down the road. Van Wert County CERT team, Gideon’s
the victims in our offenses in Ohio and Towing, and Two A’s Towing.
the victims elsewhere who were all brave Mr. Martinez’s semi-tractor and trailer
enough to appear and provide necessary went through the median and overturned The crash remains under investigation.
testimony about an event that forever on the eastbound lanes of US30 block- The Ohio State Highway Patrol encour-
changed their life. “ ing both lanes with the trailer. Mr. Rad- ages drivers and occupants to always
where their seat belts and never drive dis-
INFORMATION PROVIDED tracted or impaired.

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A Tribute to

Our Local Williams and Fulton County
Fire Fighters & First Responders

Thank you for all that you do for our communities!

Springfield Township Fire Department Montpelier Fire Department
(Stryker) Pushes The Envelope On Service Committed To Firefighter Safety

PHOTO BY TIM KAYS, STAFF PHOTO BY NATE CALVIN, STAFF

FIRE TRUCKS... Springfield Township fire trucks await their next run. TANKER … The Montpelier fire trucks were changed to a safety yellow paint scheme
in 1974 to help with visibility, especially during the winter weather.

By: Timothy Kays we buy.” For a financially It just got to the point By: Nate Calvin heavy rescue, and two grass trucks to
THE VILLAGE REPORTER challenged, small-town where it’s just too much THE VILLAGE REPORTER help them with the roughly 150 calls per
fire brigade that has to for us to do, so we had to year that they receive in the 72 square
Chief Tad Shindledeck- raise funds to purchase try and back out of some- The safety of firefighters continues to miles that they cover, including a nine
er and the 29 members of their own equipment, this thing. Thankfully, the be a major focus of the fire service and mile stretch on the Ohio Turnpike. The
the Springfield Township can become a huge fiscal town’s taken over for us, Chief Dail Fritsch and local officials are department also just recently purchased
Fire Department went and physical challenge. and they’re going to help doing their part. Recently with the help with the workman’s compensation grant
out on almost 50 runs in us out this year and do of a workman’s compensation grant the a new jaws of life, called EDraulic. What
2017. This year, “...we’re “Last year,” Chief Shin- it. We did it for the last department purchased two pair of gloves makes this equipment unique is that the
much better. The guys dledecker said, “...we three years. Kids attrac- and two hoods for each of the 30 volun- hydraulics on it are powered back a bat-
are training more. We’re were fortunate that the tions...everything basical- teers that make up the Montpelier Fire tery pack.
getting some new equip- Bryan Fire Department ly being free. Chasing the Department.
ment that’s really helping organized dispersal of coins through the saw- Thursdays are reserved for training
us out. Our run times are toys through the fire de- dust, face painting and Fritsch, who has 45 years of expe- for the members with sessions taking
phenomenal...we’re get- partments in the county. balloons. The only thing rience including the last 28 in the role place from 9-11am and 7-9pm to allow
ting the job done.” These They were the point peo- we really charged for as chief, said cancer prevention in fire- for different work schedules. The de-
public servants don’t call ple. I’m not sure if that was the chicken dinners fighters has been a major focus of the partment is also active in the communi-
it a day when they arrive comes through the Salva- we had. It just got to the fire service. “We’ve even changed some ty with fire education as they participate
back from a run, though. tion Army or who that ac- point where it’s too much of our ways of operation”, added Fritsch in Safety Town in July and also visit the
Community service ex- tually comes through, but for us to do, because ev- when explaining what else is being done schools in October during Fire Preven-
tends far beyond the do- it’s just little knickknack erything towards the end to help with this issue. tion Month.
mains of battling struc- toys from Dollar General of the summer runs so
ture fires and assisting and stuff. Then we go out close together. We’ve got The chief said on average they have Reflecting back on his years in the
with traffic accidents. and we’ll get a hold of all our gun raffle in October; about 6-10 volunteers respond to calls fire service, Chief Fritsch said thermal
the churches and put it we’ve got our Bingo in No- with three of their members having per- imaging devices and just the overall
“The Springfield Town- on Facebook that if any- vember. Everything just mission from their employer to respond technology that is used are two of the
ship Fire Department is one doesn’t have toys for starts running together, to calls if needed. “We’re always looking biggest changes that he has experienced
a small community fire kids for Christmas, come for day help, but 6-10 is good number”, during his time.
department, with well- on up and pick through said Chief Fritsch.
trained firemen that work them. We’ve been pretty Nate can be reached at
hard,” Chief Shindledeck- successful. We probably The department is equipped with a [email protected]
er said. “We have better had, I’d say close to twen- 75’ aerial ladder truck, pumper, tanker,
than average equipment, ty some families come up
and I think a lot of them last year and get toys and and then you start getting Pioneer Fire Department
do look out for the com- stuff for their families.” burned out firefighters Emphasizes Public Education
munity. A lot of them find that say, ‘Gee whiz, all we
out that a lot of the stuff The staff of the Spring- do is come up here and do
we do is more for PR than field Township Fire De- things for free.’ Yeah, we
making money. Like our partment often pushes do things for free...it’s our
Halloween party...we have the boundaries of their way of giving back. And
hot dogs, popcorn, chips, own limited physical and that’s not to mention all
drinks for all the kids. financial resources in or- of the training that we do
We give prizes for prob- der to try to enhance the in the midst of all this.”
ably five or six different lives of the community “We have a very good
age groups, and we don’t that they serve. “I don’t relationship with town
ask a dime for anything. know if it makes us any and village both,” Chief
No donations...no noth- different than any other Shindledecker said.
ing. It all comes out of our department,” Chief Shin- “They always support us
pockets. Christmas for dledecker said. “We have and anything we do, and
Kids...a lot of that comes the same credentials, and we always try to put ex-
from the feather party try to do the same train- tra things on for them.
Bingo money. Whatever ings and everything. We We hold the Halloween
the food we do sell most just like to do a lot of costume judging party
all that food money goes things for the commu- up here, and we do the PHOTO PROVIDED
to Christmas for Kids. So nity. We used to hold the Bingo and the Christmas
whatever we have to buy Summerfest for the town. for Kids. We have the PROTECTING THE COMMUNITY … These trucks are among the equipment used
by the Pioneer Fire Department to serve the village and also Amboy and Bridgewa-
ter Townships.

breakfast for the prom partment averaging about 140 of those
students. I’d say that we a year and about 80 fire related calls.
have a great relationship By: Nate Calvin The department’s equipment includes
with our base.” THE VILLAGE REPORTER a 2015 Sutphen pumper, an American
To the community of LaFrance rescue vehicle that carries the
Springfield Township, the Educating the public is an impor- Jaws of Life, a 2,200-gallon Lexington
message from your fire tant feature of the Pioneer Fire Depart- tanker, a 2005 Ford 4WD grass truck,
department is simple... ment and its Chief Denny Fackler. The and also a EMT first responder truck. In
thank you. “Thanks for roughly 30 members of the department addition to protecting the Village of Pio-
your past support, your spend time in the schools teaching fire neer, the department has contracts with
continued support, and safety to Kindergarten-3rd grade. The Amboy and Bridgewater Townships. The
future support. Thanks department also participates in a merit volunteers spend plenty of time train-
for considering us an in- badge program that generally has 200- ing with sessions on the first and third
tegral part of the commu- 300 kids participate. Youth ages 16 and Monday of the month and there is also a
nity.” older can also sign up for a firefighter group that trains on Sundays.
program in which they can go to the sta-
Timothy can be reached at tion and learn about the operation and Nate can be reached at
[email protected] help clean up after calls. [email protected]

As with most departments, a majority
of the calls are EMS runs with the de-

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A Tribute to

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Fire Fighters & First Responders

Thank you for all that you do for our communities!

Archbold Fire & Rescue Using The Bryan Fire Department Exemplifies
Technology To Improve Operations Dedication To Community Involvement

PHOTO BY NATE CALVIN, STAFF

NEW TECHNOLOGY … Archbold Fire Chief Dave Davis has helped the department
join the other fire departments in Fulton County in implementing a new account-
ability system when it comes to responding to calls.

By: Nate Calvin the village, members of its members are very ac-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER the department respond to tive in the schools as they
the station that is on the host several tours for K-
Dave Davis has spent side of the tracks that they 2nd graders as well as go- PHOTO BY TIM KAYS, STAFF
26 ½ years with the Arch- reside on. ing into the schools during
bold Fire Department, the CHIEF... Chief Bruce Siders (seated) along with Assistant Chief Doug Pool.
last 1 ½ years as the chief The department han-
in the Fulton County vil- dles about 1,100 calls per Fire Prevention Month in By: Timothy Kays Township saw a one percent increase to 14
lage. The 33 members, year with about 1,000 be- October. “We try to grab THE VILLAGE REPORTER percent. The County Home and surround-
six of those fulltime, are ing rescues and the other the kids at a young age Now in its 161st year of service, the Bry- ing county properties also saw a one percent
responsible for about 50 100 fire calls. A unique and teach them what to do an Fire Department is responsible for pro- increase in calls for service. The remaining
square miles and a 6-7 aspect of the department if they are ever in a fire”, viding fire suppression, emergency medical 4 percent was to our neighboring communi-
mile stretch of the Ohio is the fact that the fire commented Davis. care, rescue, special operations and related ties through automatic aid and mutual aid,
Turnpike. Archbold runs station is certified by the Archbold has joined services to the public. Under the guidance which is up 1 percent from 2016.
nine fire trucks and three state has a teaching facili- the other departments in of Chief Bruce Siders and Assistant Chief
rescue squads out of two ty. Members meet on Mon- Fulton County by improv- Doug Pool, the mission statement of the The core values of the Bryan Fire De-
stations, one station lo- day nights for training and ing their ways of commu- Bryan Fire Department declares that it, “... partment, dedication, integrity, profession-
cated on each side of the thus eliminating the need nicating with each other. is dedicated to providing the highest level alism, respect, and service, are found not
railroad tracks that run to go to other stations to They have adopted a new of emergency services to the residents and only in the performance of the firefighters,
through town. meet their state training accountability system visitors of our community. The Department but also in their training. Training of fire
requirements. that features the use of an protects lives and properties through fire department members is probably one of the
On an average day Ipad. With this technol- suppression, fire prevention, public educa- most important aspects of the fire depart-
about 125 trains go It is required to be a ogy they can view who’s tion, response to natural and man-made ment, and personnel are required to main-
through town and with a member of the Archbold responding to the call and disasters and the rescue of trapped, lost tain their professional licensures through
side spur located in town Fire Department to be cer- what equipment will be or injured persons. The City of Bryan Fire continuing education. “We are always pro-
where trains sometimes tified as a Basic EMT and responding. In the situ- Department is dedicated to assisting, to viding ongoing and comprehensive training
park, blocked crossings also have FF1 status. To ations where mutual aid the best of our ability, other governmental topics that enhance our firefighter’s knowl-
have been an issue. About become certified for each is requested from neigh- agencies in the completion of their mission. edge and give them the tools and resources
20 years ago the depart- of those requires about boring departments, each The City of Bryan Fire Department pro- that they need to be prepared for our mul-
ment established a sta- 115-175 hours of training. department can see what vides services 24 hours a day 365 days a tifaceted environment,” said the annual re-
tion on each of the tracks To maintain certification, other fire departments year through our combination Fire Depart- port.
to help solve the problem. each member has to do have responded and what ment. The department currently employs
In situations where trains about 50 hours of training job they are doing at the a career staff of Fire Chief, Assistant Fire “Fire department members participated
are blocking the tracks in every three years. scene. Chief, Captain, and six Firefighters. The De- in 3,156 hours (staff hours) of training last
As far as the future, partment currently has 17 paid-on-call fire- year,” the report continued, “...or an av-
The department and Chief Davis acknowl- fighters and a Volunteer Chaplain totaling erage of 126 hours per firefighter. Topics
27 members. Presently, career personnel covered included driver’s training, pump
edged that there will be a staff the station from 6 AM to 6 PM seven operation, safety & survival, fireground
time down the road that days a week. Paid-on-call staff respond as operations, ladders, forcible entry, haz-
more full-time staffing will available during these hours also. During ardous materials, vehicle extrication, con-
be needed but generally the hours when the station is not staffed, fined space, rope rescue, EMS, and many
would like to see the de- the fire department utilizes a response from more. Our fire department has a State of
partment continue on the the paid-on-call staff, and overtime from Ohio Training Charter through the Ohio
path it’s taking. “We are the career personnel. Department of Public Safety. The Training
very blessed with a core According to the annual report submit- Academy was very busy last year, training
group of volunteers com- ted by Chief Siders, in 2017, the Bryan Fire firefighters from our department and from
mitted to providing service Department responded to 405 calls for ser- neighboring departments in the county and
to the community”, said vice, a 10 percent decrease from 2016. Of throughout the Northwest Ohio area. The
Davis. the 405 requests for service in 2017, 53 calls Training Academy offered and delivered
were classified as fires, which represents training programs in Firefighter I, and Fire-
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This accounts for 2% of the total estimated for the most part,” said Chief Siders. “They
Kumi North America Group property value involved. Firefighters saved rely on the men and women of the commu-
an estimated $11,879,330 in involved prop- nity to step up and help.”
“United with the Community” erty last year or 98%. There were five ci-
vilian injuries last year due to fire, and no Like most other departments, the Bryan
firefighter injuries in 2017. Fire Department is short on personnel. “I
The fire department not only has respon- think there are some in our various commu-
sibilities within the City of Bryan, but also nities that think that the fire departments
in the adjoining townships that surround are staffed on a 24 hour basis,” Chief Siders
the city through fire protection contracts. said. “We rely on the members of the com-
In 2017, 66 percent of our call volume came munity to step in and help their friends and
from inside the city, which is a 1% decrease neighbors in times of need. We don’t have
from 2016. A 2 percent decrease in the past the tax base to have a full time department;
two years. Center Township is down two we have to rely on volunteers. Becoming a
percent from a year ago to 9 percent. Jef- member of the fire department is a way of
ferson Township had a zero percent change giving back to your community.” If you are
from last year with 4 percent, while Pulaski interested in becoming a firefighter, Chief
Siders wants to talk with you. Give him a
call at 419-633-6080.

Timothy can be reached at
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A Tribute to

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Fire Fighters & First Responders

Thank you for all that you do for our communities!

Randy Borton Leading The Fayette Fire Chief To Serve On Fire Council

BradyTownship Fire Department

PHOTO BY NATE CALVIN, STAFF

READY TO SERVE … Engine 97 is one of the trucks used by the Brady Township
Fire Department to cover roughly 38 square miles.

By: Nate Calvin gine 97, a 2016 E-One with a four-door PHOTO BY NATE CALVIN, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Freightliner chassis, with a 1,250 GPM
pump and carries 1000 gallons of water GOVERNOR APPOINTMENT … Gorham Fayette Fire Chief Bob Stillion was recently
There’s plenty of experience leading and 25 gal. Class A foam, Engine 95, a appointed by Governor John Kasich to serve on the Ohio Fire Council.
the Brady Township Fire Department. 2007 American La France on a Sterling
Randy Borton has spent the last 20 years Chassis. It has a 500 GPM pump and By: Nate Calvin to serve as a second person.
in the role of chief and has 30 years of carries 1,000 gallons of water and 25 THE VILLAGE REPORTER Two engines, one tanker, a special op-
total service with the department. Com- gallons of Class A foam, Rescue 92 is a
bine that with the 12 years he spent with 2001 International chassis with a 1974 Fayette Fire Chief Bob Stillion was ap- erations unit, two ambulances, a brush
the Alvordton Fire Department and that walk-in Salisbury rescue body, TNT res- pointed by Governor John Kasich to the truck, and a gator make up the fleet of
all adds up to nearly 47 years in the fire cue equipment, two tankers with a com- Ohio Fire Council, for a three-year term, equipment they use to cover their 69
service. bined capacity of nearly 4,000 gallons in June of this year. He will be the rep- square miles. Members have one day
and a 2011 Ford F-350 brush truck. resentative for the volunteer fire depart- a month of fire training and also have
The department currently has 23 ment on the committee which consists of training opportunities outside of the de-
members and Borton said they are al- The department handles about 80 ten people. The primary purpose of the partment. The department also has spe-
ways looking for new volunteers. The de- calls per year. The members meet on group is to look at the fire issues in the cialized training in grain rescue, they
partment uses six vehicles to cover the the second and fourth Tuesday’s of each state of Ohio and Stillion is excited to are just one of two department in Fulton
38 square miles they are responsible for. month to train and work together to pro- be part of it and helping the fire service County to carry equipment for that type
Their coverage area includes the Town- vide the best service possible. move forward. of event. They also have brand new jaws
ships of Brady, Franklin, and Jefferson of life, which is unique for the fact the
and the Village of West Unity. Nate can be reached at Stillion is in his eighth year as the hydraulics are battery operated which
[email protected] chief of the Gorham Fayette Fire Depart- eliminates the hazard of having hoses
Included in their equipment is En- ment, after 28 years with the City of To- and cords to trip over. The purchase was
ledo Fire Division and 23 years with the made possible through fundraising and
Controlled Burn Provides Quality Washington Township Volunteer Fire Fayette is the only department to cur-
Training For Wauseon Fire Department Department also during that time. Chief rently have that device.
Stillion moved from Toledo to Wauseon
in 2006 and later heard the Fayette job Last year the department handled 365
was open and decided to apply. emergency calls and 68 fire calls and this
year already they’ve handled 42 fire calls
“I thought this would be a fun job to and nearly 200 emergency calls.
have, I grew up on a volunteer depart-
ment, my dad was chief, and I was a fire Chief Stillion said the department is
cadet at the age of 16, when asked why looking to add more technology to help
he applied for the position. Stillion went them do their job more efficiently. In-
to paramedic school at the age of 18 so cluded in that is the use of Iphones and
being in the fire and paramedic service Ipads to help the volunteers in a wide
as always been a part of his life. range of areas including communicating
with the hospitals and with the other de-
The department is responsible for partments as well as each other.
about 69 square miles including the Vil-
lage of Fayette, Gorham Township, and While other communities have gone
about half of Franklin Township with away from feather parties to raise funds,
Archbold covering the other half. Cur- the Feather Party continues to be the
rently the department has 25 members biggest fundraiser for Fayette. The chief
but Chief Stillion stated they have room stated that the department as looked at
for 35-40 members so obviously they are other ways to raise money but has of now
always looking for people who are will- the Feather Party is the only fundraiser
ing to volunteer. From midnight to 4pm a slated for this year.
full-time paramedic is at the station and
during the day Chief Stillion is also there Nate can be reached at
[email protected]

PHOTO PROVIDED Smithers Insurance Agency LLC
Nationwide Insurance
LIVE BURN TRAINING … Wauseon, along with five other area fire departments,
gained valuable training when they were part of a live burn in Wauseon.

By: Nate Calvin about 2,000 calls per year with 85% of 1210 W. High St. 540 N. Perry St.
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cause of the increase in EMS runs there
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28 years with the fire service as a mem- ing which will include new procedures.
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Wauseon covers about 96 miles of ter- doing some community outreach pro-
ritory in central Fulton County, includ- grams regarding CPR. For the last two
ing a portion of the Ohio Turnpike. Cur- years, the department as provided facil-
rently the department has 15 full-time ity to facility ambulance transport which
members and 20 part-time volunteers has also increased their workload.
with the station being manned by four
paramedics on a 24/7 basis. The department is also very active in
the community with their participation
Chief Sluder explained that there’s in the Safety City program and they also
not one specific day set aside for train- partner with the National Child Safe-
ing but rather each shift has a training ty Council to conduct programs in the
schedule with the topic changing each schools promoting fire safety. One of the
week or month, so a wide range of mate- big events for the City of Wauseon is the
rial can be covered. Wauseon along with 4th of July fireworks which are funded
five other departments had the opportu- by the fire department with the help of
nity a few weeks ago to take part in a live donations from the public. Some of the
burn training. members have been trained in setting
up and coordinating show which in turn
The home that was burned was lo- helps keep the costs down for the event.
cated on Shoop Avenue in Wauseon and
provided a unique training environment The chief said he would like to see
for the firefighters. “It gave us a chance integration of the 911 computer aided
to get some interior training”, said the dispatch system. He stated he wants to
chief. “We don’t get that training very of- further the use of technology to improve
ten, we did a lot of interior training be- to the information that is received from
fore we actually burned the building”. the 911 call center.
The chief said it’s a three or four month
process to set up a training like that. Nate can be reached at
[email protected]
On average the department handles

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A Tribute to

Our Local Williams and Fulton County
Fire Fighters & First Responders

Thank you for all that you do for our communities!

Florence Township Fire Department (Edon) Delta Fire Chief, Small Town Leader
Backs The Community That Backed Them With Big Town Experience

PHOTO BY TIME KAYS, STAFF couldn’t help but proudly PHOTO BY BILL O’CONNEL, STAFF
recall the departmental
BOMBER COUNTRY … The Florence Township Fire service record for that CHIEF … Delta Fire Chief Scott J. Smith.
Department serves Edon and the surrounding com- tough time. “You know,”
munities. he said, “...we were only By: Bill O’Connel face in small municipalities and what is
down for about three days THE VILLAGE REPORTER encountered in large municipalities but
By: Timothy Kays guys working in the new when the station burned. it does not mean they are any less chal-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER factory, they’ll let them, That was on a Sunday eve- Delta Fire Chief Scott Smith has been lenging.
but when we had Metal- ning, and by Thursday of “on the job” almost his entire adult life,
“We cover all of Florence dyne up there; those guys that week, we were back beginning as a volunteer in his home “The more complex calls happen in
Township, the Village of could leave at the drop of in service. We had the town of Wauseon at the age of 19 before an area like this (Delta). Things like
Blakeslee, and the Village a hat to go to a fire. We’d Blakeslee building, we had moving on after three years to spend the agricultural accidents and highway ac-
of Edon,” said Florence have 10 to 15 guys for fire. the township maintenance next 26 years as a full-time firefighter cidents,” said Smith citing examples.
Township Fire Chief Jay Right now, we’re lucky to building, and we did have with Sylvania Township and Lucas “Things that I’ve experienced here, that
Klingler as he explained get three or four in the one bay over there that County units. In November of 2015 he in 26 years I never even thought about
the service area of his de- middle of the daytime, but wasn’t destroyed, but we returned to his Fulton County roots and experiencing in an urban setting.”
partment. “Our jurisdic- that’s why we have auto- had to watch what we assumed command of the Delta Com-
tion stops at the township matic mutual aid.” were doing there because munity Fire department (DCFD) which However, there is one very dangerous
lines...Northwest Town- they were in there trying includes, in addition to the Village of and often lethal situation the smaller
ship - north, obviously Six trucks can be found to clean everything up af- Delta, Pike and York Townships and communities of Fulton County battle
Superior Township - East, in the bays of the new ter the fire.” parts of Fulton and Swancreek Town- against almost as much as their big city
St. Joe - South, and then state of the art Florence ships. counterparts. The ongoing opioid epi-
the state line - west. We Township Fire Hall on the The service paradigm demic.
have mutual aid with ev- far south side of Edon. of the Florence Town- “My wife is from Delta, I grew up in
erybody. We used to gov- The back story on the con- ship Fire Department has Wauseon and our families are still here. “The epidemic is just as bad here as
ern Northwest Township, flagration that brought changed over the years. The job opened up and it was something anywhere else,” remarked Chief Smith.
about 10 or 12 years ago. the new building into ex- “We do a lot of fire preven- I always wanted to do,” said Chief Smith “I think it gets down played in Fulton
They started their own fire istence is a familiar one to tion education, things like explaining his reasoning. “I always en- County a little bit. A lot of it is statistics
department. They con- everyone. “May 3, 2015,” that,” Chief Klingler said. visioned being the chief of a smaller and numbers. When we have critical
tracted us to cover North- Chief Klingler recalled, “The fire service isn’t like department. I like the big department patients, we take them to Lucas County
west Township, and then “...we lost everything. We it used to be. There used mentality but I like the smaller volun- for the advanced interventions in places
they thought our costs lost five trucks total in to be a lot of fires. Now it’s teer type aspect of a Delta.” like UTMC, Toledo Hospital or St. Vin-
were too much, so they the fire. We had to go to a lot of motor vehicle ac- cent’s Hospital. If they succumb to the
decided to start their own. taxpayers to get enough cidents, lot of medic as- Under Smith’s command are five illness or injury, it (records) show they
So now they have their money to actually build sist, smoke investigations, full-time firefighters, 10-12 part-time passed away in Lucas County. That has
own, governed by North- this. Our insurance settle- CO checks, and I’m okay and 15 volunteers or, in today’s fire- kind of been skewing the numbers.”
west Township.” ment...the vehicle settle- with that. But we still fighting vernacular, paid-on-call (POC)
ment was separate from have to have all the bells individuals. The true volunteer fireman Overall, the department is relative-
Chief Klingler is quick the building, the contents and whistles to fight the is almost an obsolete term said Smith. ly busy, responding to approximately
to point out the ‘old and equipment. That was fire when the time comes. The POC firefighters respond from home three calls per day. “People will ask
school’ frame of mind that all separate. We replaced I’ll be honest with you. and are compensated when responding what kinds of calls do we go on and the
binds together not just the everything in the vehi- We only average about but, “There are very few that do it for a answer is ‘just about anything you can
firefighters, but also the cles with the insurance one or two structure fires dollar a year like they used to,” Smith imagine,’” said Smith. “Anything that
firefighters to the commu- settlement. We had close a year, and I can remem- continued. doesn’t require a police officer because
nity. “First of all,” he said, to a million dollar settle- ber a time when that’s all there is a crime being committed, peo-
“...the Florence Township ment for the trucks...900 we did. Every time we ran Two big reasons for the change in the ple will call the fire department.”
Fire Department is strictly and some thousand. The out of here was a barn fire volunteer status are the increased edu-
volunteer. Not one of us building...they dickered here, a house fire there, cation and training requirements and Always looking for ways to improve
gets paid anything, in- back and forth. It was whatever. But, you know, the blending of the job of firefighter and service to the community and stay cur-
cluding myself. We don’t a long, drawn out argu- we do run mutual aid on a Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). rent with technology, the DCFD recently
get paid anything do this. ment process. They basi- lot of those runs for other All POCs and part-time firefighter/EMT replaced two 30-year-old vehicles with
We’ve got some younger cally just wanted to pay us departments, but overall personnel must have a minimum of 300 brand new equipment funded with grant
kids coming on. I shouldn’t for a replacement of what structure fires are down; hours of training and must recertify money. As the department has become
say kids, because they’re burned, but there was also our numbers are down. every three years in the state of Ohio. more sophisticated, however, adequate
not kids. They’re obvi- a lot of other work that We do a lot of a lot of Smith compares the hours required for space at their location on the corner of
ously adults, but we’ve got was caused by the fire, code fours...entrapments, full-time personnel to be on par with Main and Madison Streets has become
some younger guys getting obviously. We just didn’t and things like that. achieving an associate’s degree. a concern.
on. Obviously, everybody think it was feasible to re- Hazmats...I think we had
knows Kenny Lyons. He’s build there, so that’s when a string of three in a row The combining of the responsibilities Planning for a new facility is current-
still on it, so we’ve got a we started thinking about and like four day period on makes complete sense to Chief Smith, ly in the early stages. “This building
diverse age group. We’ve building a new station off the turnpike. A lot of stuff economically and practically. “If I’m go- was built in 1980 never even thinking
got a few farmers. We’ve site. We looked at three or like that. ing to have somebody here and all they about having full-time staffing here,”
got factory workers. We’ve four different properties. are going to do is fires then I have to explained Chief Smith. “It’s a sign of
got businessmen. It’s just We looked at the old Met- “The citizens of Flor- have a separate crew to go to EMS calls, the times. We are literally outgrowing
people of the community, aldyne building, the old ence Township, I want to he said.” Considering 70% of my calls this building. It’s the direction we’re
basically. Right now, our school, and in the end we thank them,” Chief Klin- are EMS it would be kind of ridiculous going in. It’s the direction everyone is
roster sits at 36. Obvious- ended up settling on this gler said in sincerity. “I not to have one crew do both, to be com- going.” Thankfully, it is a direction that
ly not all those are active property...this land, which mean, we’re in a unique pletely honest with you.” will continue to give residents of the
all the time. We’ve got a was donated by Scott Lon- situation right now with Delta community peace of mind.
core group of 15 to 20 that ganbach. We went to the what we went through. We Obviously, there can be major dif-
are around just for about taxpayers and asked them have a lot of thankfulness ferences between what first responders Bill can be reached at
everything. On a typical for a levy, and it passed.” towards the public for all [email protected]
meeting night, we’ll have their support over the last
15 to 20 guys here. Day- Recalling that dark three years. We finally got
time is a bad time for us day in May, Chief Klingler a new facility. We plan on
right now, as it is for every- taking good care of it, and
body in the county. Hope- spending their tax money
fully if we get some local wisely.”

Timothy can be reached at
[email protected]

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Continuous Training Is Foundation “To Protect And Serve” More Than
Of The Edgerton Fire Department A Motto For Swanton Firefighter

PHOTO PROVIDED

TRAINING … The live burn shown above is one of the many ways that members of
the Edgerton Fire Department train.

By: Nate Calvin lic. They also do station tours, industry PHOTO BY BILL O’CONNEL, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER or business fire extinguisher training,
business walk-through inspections SERVE … Lieutenant Bernal alongside an ALS (Advanced Life Support) ambulance.
The Edgerton Fire Department, un- and will do residential walk-throughs
der the guidance of Fire Chief Scott on request. By: Bill O’Connel on the Village Anthony given me because with-
Blue, is an ISO Class 5 rated depart- THE VILLAGE REPORTER was asked to choose one out that support I would
ment protecting The Village of Edger- The members are trained in all fac- department or the other. not be here today,” he re-
ton, St Joseph Township, North ½ of ets of emergency services including The motto, “To Protect After discussing it over marked.
Milford Township and West 1/3 of Cen- firefighting, hazardous materials, con- and Serve”, was first ad- with his wife, Jennifer,
ter Township, totaling 90 square miles. fined space rescue, incident command, opted by the Los Angeles he decided to remain with He also gives a lot of
They are a combination department investigation-cause and origin, severe Police Academy in 1955 the fire department. credit to the military and
with a part time fire chief and allowed weather, aircraft emergencies, railroad and was later added to the government for his
up to 35 volunteers. The department emergencies, water rescue, electrical the side of all LAPD patrol With his extensive mil- success but he calls his
consists of six trucks run out of two emergencies, homeland security, ba- cars in 1963. The motto is itary and law enforcement family his “heroes” for be-
stations, allowing them to have pro- sic first aid, CPR, AED, landing zones, now seen on law enforce- background, Lieutenant ing there for him when he
tection on either side of the busy Nor- EMS assist, Law Enforcement assist, ment vehicles nationwide Bernal brings a very spe- needed it most. “When
folk and Southern Railroad main line. and evacuations. Any emergency not and is meant to express cial skill set to his job as a I was deployed in com-
They enjoy a strong relationship with covered by another agency usually the ideals to which police firefighter and EMT. Hav- bat my wife had to be a
all surrounding departments through gets assigned to the fire service to get service is dedicated. For ing commanded over 140 single parent, raising the
automatic aid on all structure fires and help started. Training is ongoing with Anthony Bernal, highly soldiers in combat as a kids and paying the bills,”
mutual aid for any other needs beyond local training, county school, regional decorated military vet- platoon sergeant, he un- said Anthony. “She was
the capabilities of the department. schools, Ohio Fire Academy, and spe- eran, former police officer derstands the importance always positive when we
cialized training classes offered on a and currently a lieuten- of teamwork in chaotic talked when I was de-
The Edgerton Fire Department is continuous basis. ant with the Swanton Fire situations and needing ployed even though she
very active in fire prevention. During Department (SFD), it is each individual perform- always had to constantly
Fire Prevention Week many programs Nate can be reached at a motto by which he has ing their assigned task. worry about getting that
are held for the children and the pub- [email protected] lived his life, putting him- “In this job we all work to- knock on the door or that
self in harms way for his gether,” said Anthony. “At call on the phone.”
community and his coun- any time, a scene can go
try. bad or we can walk into a These life experiences
bad scene. With my crew are why he feels a genu-
A native of Northwood, here, I know what each of ine need to give back to
Ohio, Anthony joined the their strengths are and we his community. It’s the
Army and served for 21 work as team. I learned main reason he works
years as a Military Police that on day one in the part-time with his “broth-
Officer in many locations military.” ers and sisters” of the
in the United States, Eu- fire departments in Delta
rope and the Middle East. His background has and Metamora despite his
Six of those years were in also given him a differ- wife’s request to work a
combat during tours of ent mindset and a unique little less.
duty in Afghanistan and perspective when arriving
Iraq where Sergeant Ber- at a scene. “I’m very cau- Lieutenant Bernal be-
nal was awarded a Bronze tious on a scene. I’m al- lieves he is working his
Star for meritorious ser- ways looking around be- dream job and has no de-
vice. Always quick to de- cause in law enforcement sire to go anywhere else.
flect praise, he credits the you are always looking for He has a home between
men under his command the unexpected,” Anthony Swanton and Delta, two
for their performance un- explained. “My wife says young daughters in the
der fire for that honor, the I’m always looking for the Pike-Delta-York school
third highest medal given bad in everybody. I look system and his wife teach-
in the military. Anthony for everything. That’s the es English at Holgate High
also received a Purple military in me, too.” School. Anthony and his
Heart for wounds suffered family are also heavily in-
in combat. In conversations with volved in community and
Mr. Bernal, one thing school activities.
Following his military that comes across to the
career, Anthony, by then, listener is his deep sense The SFD works under
a married father of four, of gratitude he feels for the motto “An Unwavering
wanted to settle his fam- where he is today and the Commitment to Service”
ily back home, in North- help he has received from but for Anthony, whether
west Ohio and continue to so many to have the life in uniform or not, he will
serve the public in some he has. “I’ve been very always protect and serve.
capacity. Eventually, he blessed by the community
joined the Swanton Po- and the support they have Bill can be reached at
lice Department (SPD) as [email protected]
a full-time officer and also
worked part-time with
the SFD as a firefighter/
EMT (Emergency Medical
Technician).

However, after five
years, Anthony was
forced to make a difficult
career decision. Accord-
ing to state law in Ohio,
the Village of Swanton
had to pay overtime for
any combination of SPD
and/or SFD time over 40
weekly hours despite the
work being performed
in two different depart-
ments. To alleviate the
financial burden this put

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Grounds Upgrade Underway Elementary School Running
At Swanton Football Venue Club Approved At Bryan

By: Bill O’ Connell phases over a two-year period, has ac- By James Pruitt Tracy Cook, Elementary Art Teacher, BA
THE VILLAGE REPORTER tually begun with weed and grass killer THE VILLAGE REPORTER Level, experience 1 year, Nicole Hurst,
being sprayed around the concession Preschool Teacher, BA Level, experience
At the July meeting of the Swanton stand and the stadium seating area. The Bryan Board of Education ap- 2 years. Classified Personnel effective
Board of Education, Superintendent “We’re starting with the landscaping proved the formation of the Bryan El- 2018-2019 School Year: Carol Eidenier,
Chris Lake informed the Board mem- stuff, cleaning up the weeds, getting ementary School Golden Bear Running AM/PM Preschool Aide, 2 hrs Monday
bers of plans to upgrade the grounds of some mulch and plants in,” said Mr. Club- Ben Osterland and 6.75 hrs per day Tues-Fri.
the football venue, David W. Hansbarger Lake. “We would like to take that curved
Stadium, starting before the upcoming fence that defined the track and elimi- Something Ben Osterlan discussed Peggy Wendt, AM/PM Preschool
Bulldog football season. Mr. Lake com- nate that and run it straight across the with Brian and Julie Cummings. Oster- Aide, 2 hrs Monday and 6.75 hrs per
mented that the stadium already sits in south end of the football field so people land and Cummings want to introduce day Tues-Fri. Terri Long, AM/PM Pre-
an aesthetically appealing site with a can get a little closer to the action. We’d the running sports to the younger stu- school Aide, 2 hrs Monday and 6.75
large bank of tall pine trees behind the like to get some picnic tables in there so dents. hrs per day Tues-Fri. Victoria Gentit,
home stands but that the surrounding people can get some food at the conces- AM Preschool 1:1 Aide, 5.5 hrs per day
grounds need some landscaping atten- sion stand, walk over and sit right there “Get the kids excited about running Tues.-Fri. Heather Bates, AM Preschool
tion as well as some fan-friendly im- and watch the game without having to here,” Osterland said. 1:1 Aide, 5.5 hrs per day Tues-Fri.
provements. go back up into the stands.” Christine Keesecker, Preschool PM 2:1
The idea is to instill a lifelong love of Aide, 4.5 hrs per day Tues-Fri. Emily
“We were walking around there a Mr. Lake also pointed out that the running and to get the youth outside as Sammons, Preschool 1:1 Aide, 5 hrs per
couple of weeks ago and things are get- project was not just about cleaning well. The program would be open to stu- day Tues-Fri. Shari Robison, Preschool
ting overgrown,” he related. “Along the things up but it will help maintain a dents in grades 3-6 initially and would 1:1 Aide, 4.25 hrs per day Tues-Fri.
fence line on the west side things are sense of pride the school and the com- meet Wednesdays from Sept 12-Oct.25. Kelly Myers, Kindergarten Aide, 5.5 hrs
growing from the other property onto munity have in its football facility. per day Candi Retcher, AM Cubdergar-
ours, there is clover growing everywhere The students will receive permission ten Aide, 5.75 hrs per day Kelli Dean,
and we just want it to look better.” Bill can be reached at slips to take home. PM Cubdergarten Aide, 5.75 hrs per
[email protected] day Sherry Fujka, PK-5 Library Aide,
The project, which will be done in Practices will be an hour and the 5.75 hrs per day Tiffany Heller, PK-5
emphasis will be on having fun and Aide, 8 hrs per day Cindy Sinclair, Kin-
Four County Career Center learning a little bit about running. The dergarten Aide, 5.5 hrs per day Ashley
BOE Approves Personnel Moves youngsters will run before or after a McCandless, Kindergarten Aide, 5.5 hrs
junior high cross country meet and a per day Shelley Duran, PK-5 2:1 Aide,
The June Meeting of the Four County tion Instructors and Public Safety In- track meet will be set up, Osterland told 6.5 hrs per day Robyn Horg, PK-5 2:1
Career Center Board of Education was structors as presented. the board. Aide, 7.5 hrs per day Chasity Lanius,
held on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 6:30 PK-5 CC Aide, 7.75 hrs per day Barb
p.m. • Move Matt Zwyer to the Master’s Transportation will be the responsi- Rowe, PK-5 1:1 Aide, 8 hrs per day
Column on the certified salary schedule bility of the parents.
As part of the Treasurer’s Report, the Amy Hornyak, PK-5 CC Aide, 8 hrs
Board accepted and/or approved the • The service agreement between Ay- The board approved the treasurer’s per day Taryn Walz, Sensory Aide, 5.75
following items: ersville School District and Four County financial recommendations: Change hrs per day Amanda Figgins, Sensory
Career Center for bus transportation to Funds for 2018-2019: $2,000, Eric Aide, 5.75 hrs per day Teresa Keller,
• June Meeting Minutes the suspension center for the 2018¬19 Ruffer, HS Athletics; $200, Brian Ar- PK-5 2:1 Aide, 8 hrs per day Maria
• Financial statements and invest- school year at a rate of $20.00/day nold, JH Concession, $250 Jonelle Panico, PK-5 1:1 Aide, 7.25 hrs per
ments for June 2018 as presented Combs, Concessions $200, Shelley day Mary Myers, PK-5 2:1 Aide, 5.75
• Amended temporary appropriations • The resolution to use blizzard bags Oberlin, Cafeteria $200, Karyn Cox, hrs per day Maria Karacson, PK-5 3:1
• Advance of funds for the 2018-19 school year. PK-5 Office; $50 Mark Rairigh, 6-12 Aide, 5.75 hrs per day Lauren Ruelas,
• Cost sheet revisions PK-5 1:1 Aide, 5.5 hrs per day Mi-
As part of the Superintendent’s Re- • The monetary donation from Reifel Office Petty Cash Funds for 2018- chelle Missler, PK-5 Aide, 5.5 hrs per
port, the board accepted and/or ap- Industries for the SMART Lab/Robotics 2019: $500, Rob Rosswurm, General day Bridget Smith, PK-5 Aide, 4.75 hrs
proved the following items: Program. Fund; $4,000, Eric Ruffer, HS Athletics per day Pam Sickmiller, PK-5 CC Aide,
• The resignation of Dean Detmer 8 hrs per day Angie Lemons, PK-5 CC
(Science Instructor), for the purpose of Under Board Committee Reports, the The Board approved a Mental Health Aide, 8 hrs per day Aubra Dixon, PK-5
accepting the Academic Supervisor po- Board received updates from: Supervisory Services Agreement with 2:1 Aide, 8 hrs per day
sition. Montpelier Exempted Village Schools
• The employment of Holli Horn • Legislative Liaison Donna Mann, PK-5 CC Aide, 7.5 hrs
(Guidance Counselor), Drew Steyer (Sci- Upcoming meetings involving mem- The district finished with a surplus per day Jennifer Sampson, PK-5 Aide,
ence Instructor) and Steve Grimes (In- bers of the Four County Career Center of $404,000 for the year. 5.25 hrs per day Lydia Showalter, PK-5
School Studies Monitor), effective Au- Board of Education include the regu- Aide, 5 hrs per day Jennifer Andrews,
gust 13, 2018. lar August Board of Education Meeting Donations: $7,600 for Elementary PK-5 2:1 Aide, 8 hrs per day Carolyn
• The employment of Adult Educa- on August 16, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the teachers from Bryan Elementary PTO Stambaugh, PK-5 1:1 Aide, 8 hrs per
Multi-Purpose Room at Four County $1,900 for elementary principal fund day Nancy Michael, PK-5 1:1 Aide, 5.75
Career Center. The Records Commis- from Bryan Elementary PTO $2,000for hrs per day Carrie Deckrosh, 6-12 2:1
sion will meet prior to the board meeting MS/HS Assemblies from Academic Aide, 7.25 hrs per day Jonell Combs,
at 6:15 p.m. Booster Club $2,000 for Elementa- 6-12 Aide, 8 hrs per day Sue Schulen-
ry School Assemblies from Academic berg, 6-12 Aide, 7.75 hrs per day Julie
Fifty Year WOTM Member Booster Club. Masten, 6-12 Aide, 8 hrs per day Kathy
Marilyn Turney Honored Lamberson, 6-12 MH 2:1 Aide, 7 hrs
The board approved the following su- per day Tammy Elliott, 6-12 MH 2:1
PHOTO PROVIDED perintendent’s recommendations. Aide, 8 hrs per day Kari Dargartz, 6-12
CC 1:1 Aide, 7.75 hrs per day Dee Her-
SPECIAL RECOGNITION ... Marilyn Turney, seated at center, received special rec- Administrative Recommendations: man, 6-12 MH 1:1 Aide, 7.5 hrs per day
ognition Sunday, July 22nd by Montpelier Chapter 270, Women of the Moose. Approval of Administrative Compensa-
Officers visited Marilyn at home to honor her as the chapter’s newest 50-year tion and Benefits Schedule Kathy Frank, 6-12 MH 1:1 Aide, 8
member and presented her with a bouquet of flowers, a framed certificate marking hrs per day Lori Grim, 6-12 MH Aide,
the occasion, and her 50-year pin. Moose International honors 50-year members Approval of 2018-19 K-12 Student 7.5 hrs per day Judy Smith, 6-12 MH
with a lifetime membership. Attending the special presentation were from left to Handbook and Addendums: 1:1 Aide, 7.75 hrs per day Pam Smith,
right, Recorder Eia Hallock, Senior Regent Barb Fisher, honoree Marilyn, Junior 6-12 Aide, 8 hrs per day Cheree Ter-
Regent Judy Christman, and Junior Graduate Regent Kara Custar. Also present Approval of 2018-19 Preschool Stu- rell, 6-12 Aide, 5.5 hrs per day Cindy
(not pictured) behind the camera was Secretary/Treasurer Joyce Schelling. Special dent Handbook Haase, 6-12 Library Aide, 5.75 hrs per
memories were shared and the chapter’s congratulations were extended to Marilyn. day Linda Piper, 6-12 Aide, 5.75 hrs
Decorated cupcakes were enjoyed during the visitation. Sunday, August 19th Jr. Approval of 2018-19 Athletic Hand- per day Kathy Saladin, 6-12 Study Hall
Graduate Regent Kara will receive her Green Cap Honor during Convocation at the book Aide, 4.75 hrs per day Adrienne Mojica,
Ohio Women of the Moose Annual Conference at Independence. The Green Cap 6-12 Library Aide, 5.5 hrs per day Jon
honor is awarded only to a chapter co-worker who qualifies during the year she Approval of High School String Or- Ely, ISS Aide, 5.75 hrs per day Paula
served as Senior Regent. She must fulfill certain requirements during her term of chestra Trip: March 2019, travel to Dis- Memmer-Crites, ISS Aide, 4.75 hrs per
office and the chapter must earn the Award of Achievement in order to qualify for ney for coaching and clinic in strings. day Kim Armbruster, 6-12 Library Aide,
personal honors. 5.75 hrs per day Michael Baerlin, 6-12
MOU with St. Patrick’s School re- Study Hall Aide, 5 hrs per day Kim His-
garding ruling from state that St. Pat- song, 6-12 Study Hall Aide, 4.75 hrs
rick’s students are unable to attend per day
BCS without a contract. Students from
the parochial school will be able to New Hire Classified Staff: Kathleen
band, chorus, orchestra, musical and Ottenweller, Preschool AM 2:1 Aide, 4.5
physical education. Outlines what the hrs per day Tues-Fri. Salary Schedule
schools have been doing. Placement: Amber Franzdorf, MA+20
salary schedule, effective Aug. 1, 2018
Approval of Bryan Elementary Gold- Amy VonDeylen, MA salary schedule,
en Bear Running Club effective Aug.1, 2018 Change in pay
rate effective Aug. 1, 2018: Tasha Mue-
Transportation, annual actions. hlfeld, Accounting Clerk, to $18.21 per
Bus stop locations as established hour Lindsey Smith, Transportation/
by the Transportation Supervisor for Maintenance/Curriculum/IT/Food-
2018-2019. service Director’s Secretary, to $16.17
Authorization to relocate school bus per hour Unpaid Educational Leave
stop locations to the Transportation Su- for the 2018-2019 School Year: Heidi
pervisor for the 2018-2019 school year. Stark, Preschool Teacher Supplemental
Payment in lieu of transportation Contracts for 2018-2019 School Year:
at the rate as established by the Ohio Cross Country JH Coach - Larry Kenne-
Department of Education for the 2018- dy 10% JV Boys Soccer Coach - Shane
2019 school year in the event transpor- Pitts 13% Assistant Coach Boys Soccer
tation by school conveyance is imprac- - Adam Subasic 6.5% 8th Grade Class
tical within the meaning of the O.R.C. Advisor - Heidi Brown Athletic Volun-
Resolution to formally recognize Dis- teer: Football- Dylan Wagner Volun-
trict Support Organizations of the Bry- teers for Bryan Elementary Golden Bear
an City School District: Bryan Athletic Running Club: Ben Osterland Brian
Boosters, Bryan Music Boosters, Bryan Cummins Julie Cummins Resignation:
Academic Boosters, and Bryan Elemen- Bridget Ruffer, 5th Grade Intervention
tary PTO Teacher, effective June 30, 2018 Audra
Personnel Recommendations: Three Manriquez, Elementary Art Teacher,
Year Administrative contract beginning effective August 1, 2018 Christian Gr-
August 1, 2019: Christine Thormeier, ube, JH Cross Country Coach, effective
PK to 5 Administrator. July 23, 2018 Brenda Vollmuth, Para-
Three Year Administrative contract professional Aide, effective July 9, 2018
beginning August 1, 2019: Karyn Cox, Moved: Seconded:
Director of Elementary Education Steve
Alspaugh, 6 to 12 Administrator Amy The next Board of Education Meet-
Dominique, PK to 5 Administrator and ing – August 20, 2018 at 7 p.m. – FH
Joe Beck, Transportation Supervisor Board Room.
Administrative Retire-Rehire Limited
Contract: Ned Ruffer, Maintenance Di- James can be reached at
rector/Supervisor [email protected]
Contract Staff - Website/Social Me-
dia: Dee Collins, up to 10 hrs per week,
paid at tutor rate, for the 2018-2019
school year.
One Year Limited Teaching Contract
effective for the 2018-2019 School Year:
Lindsey Stack, 4th Grade Intervention
Specialist, BA Level, experience 0 years,
Samantha Fowls, MS/HS Science
Teacher, BA Level, experience 0 years,
Heather Crum, Intervention Specialist-
Cross Categorical, BA Level, experience
5 years , Leah Sturt, 4/5 Intervention
Specialist, BA Level, experience 0 years,

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Sanctuary Of Williams County Marks 25 Years ...

PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF somebody's car broke down on the highway, and we need program that is a Christ based 12-step program. We have
to house somebody. Most of what we deal though are with a class on Wednesday night that they have to attend if
SCENES FROM THE SANCTUARY 25th ANNIVERSA- are people that are here, that live here and work here. 50 they're not at work, and it's a revolving class...we teach
RY BANQUET ... From the top, Executive Director of percent of the people that we house come from Williams them how to parent. Amazingly few of them know how to
The sanctuary of Williams County, Inc., Pastor Michael County; they're your neighbors and my neighbors, and parent well. We teach them how to relate to one another.
Kelly; Director Mike Matthew; the widow of Steve Ad- they're my neighbors' grandkids or my neighbors' chil- Most of the time we find out that women don't under-
dis, Rita Amstutz, and just one of the cakes made to dren. Another 30 percent comes from the three counties stand men as well as they think they do. And men, of
celebrate the occasion. around us. The other 20 percent comes from other places course, understand that they are clueless about women,
percent of the population of Edon, all homeless, in Bryan like Lucas County, or they come from Texas because, 'he so we try to help them to get better handle on how the
seeking refuge at the Sanctuary, and unfortunately be- met some woman on the internet and moved up here, and other sex thinks. We teach them on boundaries, how to
ing turned away due to lack of room. Do you STILL think it didn't work out.' We don't deal with transients at all; the learn to say yes and no to the right stuff. Many times,
that homelessness just can't happen here in this idyllic people that are just chronic homeless. We don't deal with they got in trouble because they said yes to the wrong
corner of the state? "Yeah, we take in 80 to 100 a year," those. We try to help people in our community, and that's stuff. We teach them how to think differently. And then
Pastor Kelly explained, "...and we turn away four to five who we're geared for." we teach a class on basic Christianity. Most of them really
times that amount. Sometimes it's because we don't have don't know anything about God. They don't know any-
the exact opening that person needs, but most often it's So, a homeless shelter is just a roof over people's thing about the Bible. They know Jesus Christ as a baby
because we're full. We're full, probably 90 percent of the heads, right? Maybe that is the case in other places, but born and Christmas, but that's really about all they know.
time, and if we have an opening, it is filled almost instan- not at the Sanctuary of Williams County. The differences We're in the third generation of people who don't go to
taneously. If I have a guy move out this morning, by noon are nothing short of astounding. "The first thing we do is church. They literally know less than nothing in many
we most likely have a guy moving in by two or three. We we give them an ability to get cleaned up," Pastor Kelly cases, so we spend our time trying to teach that as well.
hardly ever have an opening more than a day or two in began. "The apartments are nice; they can go up and get We counsel them during the week when they come down.
any category. It's just rare. The need is so incredibly big, clean. We've got washers and dryers in the basement that We see him every day; we try to spend time with them, see
and there isn't any way anyone can meet all the need." are free. We provide all the laundry detergent, all that what's going on in their lives, and try to give them some
kind of thing. We provide all their personal care stuff, so biblical based guidance. A part of what we do here is help
Pastor Kelly then switched to educator mode, saying, if they need toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors or shaving people find the way to live a life that is Christ focused and
"I want to talk about homelessness here. People think, cream, or feminine products, it doesn't matter. We pro- Godly. Because they don't know the Bible, who's going to
'Well, I never see anybody on the streets. I don't see the vide all that for them. Then we give them the ability to eat, tell them?
wino on the park benches up here at the courthouse.' It's which is sometimes a real issue for some because they
because it's not that kind of homelessness. First of all, haven't had any real food in a while. Myro's Pizza is kind At the annual Sanctuary of Williams County banquet
the rural homelessness is absolutely different than what enough that three times a week, they give us the buffet held at the Wesley United Methodist Church back on
you see on TV. What you see on TV is big city homeless- pizzas when the day is finished. So at three o'clock, they April 24, the attendees were introduced to Mike Matthew,
ness. That's where it's almost always going to be a mental box up all their buffet pizzas and give those to us. People who is the new Director of Sanctuary of Williams County.
issue of some sort, or definitively a drug or alcohol issue. here get Myro's Pizza for free. Scott Benedict's catering Pastor Kelly talked about their roles in the shelter. "Part of
Rural homelessness is different. Rural homelessness has company; twice a week, they give us the sandwiches and what Mike Matthew, our other director, and I get to do is
a lot more to do with domestic issues. Not domestic vio- the salads and small meals that they have in vending ma- talk with people about these kinds of things. We don't do
lence necessarily, but domestic crises of some sort. For chines in the community that are running out of their it in a condemning manner. That's not our job. The Holy
instance, the boyfriend gets mad at the girlfriend and two timeframe in the vending machines. They get those to Spirit convicts us. Our job is to help people know what
kids and says to them, 'I want you out of here.' Suddenly us, we often get soda and milk and things like that from God's word says. Then what they do with it is their job. So
you have a woman and two children on the streets. He them as well, because their expiration dates are getting that's the kind of things we try to do here. Primarily, our
hasn't beaten her up or anything. He just doesn't want close. And then people donate food to us...we basically goal is to help them meet Christ; that's why there's home-
her in the house any longer, and it works the other way. have a grocery store. If you see my back room, you'll see less shelter. Neither Mike or I or social workers. We are
You get a guy whose girlfriend said, 'Look, I'm tired of that the shelves are filled with food from mostly canned people who want to find a way to bring Christ to the lost
picking up after you,' 'You're not working,' or whatever it goods. Canned meats, stews, tuna, soups, a lot of veg- and to encourage those that are saved that may be really
is. He has to leave, and suddenly you have a guy on the etables, fruits, pastas, and all that sort of thing...we keep struggling. That's where we fit in."
street. That's mostly what we deal with. We deal with the those in stock. We have cereals and milk, and desserts
younger people...the early 20s men who's lived at home that you cook...brownies or cakes. We get some cookies 25 years ago though, many saw no fit for Sanctuary
all their lives, and finally mom and dad get tired of sup- that come in from other food pantries. We try to provide of Williams County in Bryan. "In the beginning, we were
porting them and say, 'You have to go.' so they go and them everything that they need in the way of being able to hated," Pastor Kelly recalled. "In the beginning, nobody
they sleep with their friends for a week or two or three. live upstairs without stressing." Those are the basics, but wanted a homeless shelter, and they certainly didn't want
And they sleep at another friend's house for a week or two Sanctuary does so much more. it downtown on Main Street. I think there's still people
or three. After a while, they run out of friends, and they out there like that. As a matter of fact, there's something
wind up at the homeless shelter. That's mostly what you "Our first goal for them is to get them to relax a little coming up next Wednesday night. The Chamber of Com-
get. We occasionally get the house burned down, and we bit, and then we get them to start looking for a job if they merce is having a meeting to discuss the benefits of down-
need to put somebody up in a hurry. We occasionally get don't have one," Pastor Kelly continued, "...and we begin town, and how to improve downtown. We did the same
to move them into what it takes to become to be a respon- study eight or nine years ago, I think. The decision then
sible adult. We take them to job interviews. We take them was that two of the three best things about downtown
to doctor's appointments. If need be, we take them to the was the need to have all the apartments upstairs being
Social Security office if they need that, or to the health de- used, and the buildings needed to look good. Well, eight
partment to get birth certificates. We make sure they have years ago, the best-looking building in downtown Bryan
their IDs so they can look for jobs. We help them with the was the Homeless Shelter...and it was the one with all the
transportation to go to work if they get a job. We help get upstairs apartments used. When they did the three nega-
them there for a few days while we line up somebody that tive things about downtown Bryan, the homeless shelter
can bring them back and forth. Our goal is to get them off was one of those three. We really caused them quite a bit
welfare, and into employment." Now who is going to com- of mental conflict. We'll see what it does; I imagine it will
plain about that concept? "Then we try to help them save be the same. I'd be somewhat surprised if there is such
their money. I love all the stories about how we 'steal' their vehemence about the homeless shelter now, because
money. Well, yeah, we do. We take their money, anyway. people got to know us. We are very disciplined in what
They have to give us 80 percent of what they earn, and we do here. We don't allow drugs downtown. We don't
we put it in a savings account for them. When they leave, allow stuff going on here that shouldn't be going on. If
we give them back all their money. We make sure that we find out about it, we deal with it, and most people ap-
we save their money, because they need money to move preciate that. I think they thought that we were just going
out with. We also help them pay off their fines, if they've to bring a bunch of druggies and alcoholics into town. I
got support fines to deal with. We also help them catch think they've understood that the people we are dealing
up with back child support. We help them make car pay- with are locals. There's some alcoholics, and there's some
ments, if they've got a car or car insurance. We help them drug addicts. There's also a lot of people that are bipolar,
get phones, if they don't have phones. All those things are or with other serious mental issues. We deal with people
done out of that 80 percent, and then we save the rest so who have a hard time functioning out there, and we do
they have money to move out with. We don't have a time give them help. We get them back on their medications.
limit, which makes us very different than most homeless We get them back in focus again on how to live a life. Now
shelters. They can stay as long as necessary. The average they may not stay that way, because sometimes they'll
person stays just shy of a couple months. Some stay a come off their meds again, round two will come along,
year, some stay a day or a week. You know, it just aver- but we help them for a while. We help get people better
ages out. We're interested in the long haul. If they've got adjusted; we help tie them into other people in the com-
enough money to move out with, but they really need to munity so they've got a support structure that they didn't
pay support fines off in order to get their driver's license have before. I think one of the milestones is that I think
back, let them stay longer and pay those fines off so they the attitude about us is probably altered, somewhat."
can get their license back and maybe we'll let the safely
my car if a cars of thing they're going to need to get back With all the people being served, there is obviously a
and forth to work in a reliable fashion. We let them stay big need for funding the Sanctuary of Williams County.
another month or two to collect the money to get a used Pastor Kelly broke it down, saying, "For the first 17 or
car. We want them to leave here equipped to survive in 18 years, our funding came from people sending us $25
their own environment, with their own home, in their own checks and $50 checks, and maybe a $100, or even a
apartment." $500 check. We were supported by the United Way for
the first number of years, and we still live with that sup-
There has been a lot of activity going on in the 100 port. That support...that's our bread and butter. Do we
block of South Main Street these past 25 years that most like somebody writing a check for $5,000? Absolutely! It
are clueless about. To quote Gomer Pyle, "Surprise! Sur- hasn't happened maybe once a year, but we love getting
prise! Surprise!" The altruistic approach has another side them, you know. We have a budget; it's $125,000 a year.
to it though, and it adds yet another dimension to the That's not a small nut to have to deal with. When you're
Sanctuary of Williams County. doing it in $25 gifts, it's a lot of $25 to $50 gifts. We have
stepped away from United Way, not because we have
"That's the overall services that we offer," Pastor Kelly anything against the United Way, truthfully. We stepped
said. "The reason we offer them those is the trick. The rea- away because we were seeing that our funding stream
son we offer them is the reason we're here...we want them was sufficient enough that we didn't need the United Way
to know that God loves them. So everything we do here to survive with. There are a lot of agencies the United Way
is designed about finding a way to help them understand helps that need United Way funding, or they would close,
that God is the one blessing them, that Jesus Christ is the and our Board decided that it would be better if we allow
one that died for them, and that He's the one they need that extra funding that United Way was so kindly helping
a relationship with. They have to go to church on Sun- us with, if they had that to give the some of these other
day morning. It's not optional. If they're not at work, they agencies that really can't survive without it. God has been
have to go to church. The reason for that is they need to good to us. The communities give us money. Churches
find out what church is like. Many of them have had ex- in the community support us now. Organizations in the
periences in church that were very negative, and they go community donate money to us. We're a place now that
back a very long way. It was hellfire and brimstone, and people trust. So when they have money they want to give,
they drug you by the ear to church, and all those kind of and they want to give it to missions of some sort, they
things that we used to see in some churches. So many of now know they can trust us because we're doing it right
their ideas of church are outmoded and wrong. By going here in front of them. So, I think one of the changes that
to church, they discover first of all the churches are now occurred is that the community now sees us as a place to
casual; you don't have to have a suit or dress to go to fund. They see us as a place to bring clothing to, and as
church any longer. They discover the sermons are much a place to bring food to. They're very supportive of what
more about how to live a Christ-like life today. They dis- we do here now. Of course, 25 years ago, we weren't par-
cover in most cases at the worship is a little more contem- ticularly wanted, so there's a big change in that respect.
porary, a little more user friendly, if you want to say. They
find a different attitude about people in church. People in What does Pastor Kelly see coming down the line for
almost every church you go to nowadays, they tend they Sanctuary of Williams County? "I don't see changes much
tend to be friendly. They tend to want to reach out and in the near future," he said. "I'm moving toward retire-
encourage people to come. They find a whole new thing ment slowly, but I'm moving toward it. We brought Mike
about going to church. But in that going to church of on to replace me. As Mike develops in the job, my hours go
course, we know they're going to hear the gospel. They're back and his hours go up. We're supposed to be switching
going to have worship songs or hymns that are directed around. This is a complicated job to run a homeless shel-
toward God." ter. It's also extremely emotionally draining job, so Mike is
trying to learn just the relational part of being with people
So, that's it, right? Wrong, as Pastor Kelly continued, right now. Now, he doesn't need to have to worry about
"Then we have a 12-step program that they have to at- the bookkeeping and the fundraising and all those other
tend, because almost everyone has issues. Maybe it's things behind the scenes, the keeping the stock up, and
drugs. Maybe it's alcohol. Maybe it's overeating. Maybe all those things. His job right now is just to relate to the
it's just coping with life and they need some better plans
on how to live day to day. So we help them with a 12-step CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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people, to learn the day to day. How do we make sure work with unbelievers. Many of these unbelievers are we can develop him at the same time we inform people
that the people's needs are being met? That's his job. have spiritual issues attached to them that we have to what's going on."
Now, as he gets more adept at that, he also has to find fight, and we can't always do that on our own. We need
how to balance his own life...how not to take it home. a spiritual covering, and that's where people come in. So, just how much of what Sanctuary of Williams
How to care about these people, but not let it wear him Even if you can't send money, put us on your prayer County has been doing over the past quarter century
out. One of the things that we try to teach is that we list because we're doing spiritual warfare every stinking in downtown Bryan did you know before you read this?
can only give what God gives to us. If I have to give from day, and we're fighting all kinds of demonic influences Surprising, isn't it? What should be the biggest surprise
myself, I'm going to burn out. I can only be a conduit in people's lives. We really need prayer warriors to really is just how many people have turned to Sanctuary for
to them to what God gives to me. That's why I've man- pray for us." On meeting the budgetary requirements, help. All indicators show that those numbers are not
aged to do this for so long, because I have a good set of Pastor Kelly said, "We always need money. I mean truth- going to go down in the future, and the need for the ser-
boundaries in that respect. I cannot take it home with fully, please send money. That $125,000 comes because vices of Sanctuary of Williams County will become even
me. I cannot go home and stew about somebody's prob- people send it in. Invite us to speak. Mike needs a lot of more vital in the next quarter century.
lem, I cannot attach my idea of success to somebody's practice speaking; I need a lot of places to speak at right
ability to get something done or not done. And Mike is now. I normally don't speak at a lot of places...maybe That is a certainty.
having to learn that. That's maybe the biggest lesson three or four times a year. Right now I would love if I What is uncertain is just how many people will con-
that's got to be learned here, is you have to be able to had a speaking engagement every week, because then tinue to deny that this social issue exists here in their
walk away and keep balance in your life. That's where Mike could come along with me and see, and then begin backyard. If Mike Matthew sees an eventual need to ex-
he's at now...learning to care about them, learning to to transition to do and develop this talent of speaking. pand the facilities of Sanctuary, will the protagonists
provide for their needs, learning to listen to them or give So I really could use a lot of agencies, a lot of churches, outnumber the antagonists? Much has been accom-
them good counsel, but leaving it at the door when he a lot of organizations. Invite me out to the Lions and plished over these last 25 years, but more will need to
walks out. So that's where he's at. When he begins to all those places. I would love to come! I've done most of be done when the torch is passed to the next generation.
get that mastered, then he'll begin to take over some the Bryan ones, but there's a whole county here. Invite
more of the other stuff. How to write fundraising let- me out to those; I would love to come! They can call my Timothy can be reached at [email protected]
ters...you know, to me, that's not a skill. To me, that's cell phone at 419-630-6973, and I will set something up
easy; I just pour my heart out in the letter. But that's with them. When I come, I will bring Mike with me, and PHOTOS BY: TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
not going to be easy for everybody. I'm more verbal than
some people, so he's going to have to learn how to do TOUR ... A quick tour of the Sanctuary Homeless Shel-
that. He's going to learn have to go out and speak at ter, showing the fully stocked storeroom, the free laun-
churches, which often means bring a sermon. He's done dry, and some of the apartments.
never had to do anything like that. He's going to have
to learn to go out and speak at organizations. Those
are things that his jobs in the past have never caused
him to have to do. So there's a lot of maturing in this
job, and skill learning in this job that we don't think
about a whole lot. Right now, he's just at the introduc-
tory phase. I think he's going to come on more to be
able to work longer here. Very shortly, I think there'll
be some changes in his hours, so he'll have more time
to do it. Right now, he works a full time job. He comes
in here two days a week. We'd like to have him be able
to give up his full time job, and go spend more time in
here. And we're sort of working at how that looks like it
and what that would happen. Michael is very important
to me. He's my future retirement."

As far as the expansion of facilities, is Pastor Kelly
seeing anything there? Yes, I am...I'm seeing absolutely
none. I have no desire not to have the ability to expand.
That requires an amount of effort that I simply don't
possess. It's that simple; I simply don't have the en-
ergy level to go and take a bigger building and add more
people to it. I gave some thought to buying the Rupp
building when it was for sale, and see if maybe we could
buy it and expand over there. But I realized that would
require more of me that I can give. I have to know my
own limitations. Michael's young. As he gets in this job,
his part of his job is going to be to envision how we take
this to the next generation. How do we move this on?
How do we take it the next 25 years? Hopefully that
means increase the size of it, because the need is out
there. The need isn't the issue so much, as your being
able to run it, and I don't have the ability to run a big-
ger shelter right now. And we are a big Shelter by the
way; we're probably the largest rural homeless shelter
in Ohio. I mean, we deal with 20,000 meals a year. We
deal with between 5,000 and 6,500 nights of housing
a year. I mean, these are big numbers. Those are big
numbers dealing with an average of population of 16
people. That's a lot in a rural shelter; it's nothing like
in the city shelter where they give you a bunk bed and
there's 50 of you. But in rural shelters, that's a that's
a whole nother story because again it's a different type
of homelessness. So it will be up to Mike and the Board
to grow it, but they're going to probably have to wait for
me to retire."

Was there something that Pastor Kelly wanted to tell
the citizens of Williams County specifically? "Yeah," he
said, "...I've got a real answer for that, and it sounds
really easy. Pray for us. Okay? We do almost all of our

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Williams County Board Of Developmental Disabilities Takes Fun Trip To Tour Milwaukee

Thirty-nine people, mainly with disabilities, along with several family members, sup-
port staff and Joan Miller of the Williams County Board of Developmental Disabilities
traveled to Milwaukee receive a tour of the city, The tour of Milwaukee also included a
sighting of Gertie the Duck. She had a nest under a bridge during World War II. The
group also saw the (yellow) Unfinished Bridge from the Blues Brothers movie. The group
visited the Harley-Davidson Museum, toured the Jelly Belly Factory, the Brise Soleil at
the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Original Cheesehead Factory. The agency has of-
fered a trip for 11 years, Miller said and this one was the largest.

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Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 15

Weather Service Confirms 4 Michigan Woman Celebrates 108
Tornadoes Hit Indiana On July 20 Years With 5 Generations Of Family

The agency says a tor-
nado with winds of 105
mph (169 kph) touched ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (AP) Martinico’s husband of 57 years
down in southern Indi- — A Michigan woman celebrated her died in 1985, and she lost all her
ana’s Harrison County, 108th birthday alongside five genera- siblings by the age of 85, her fam-
where Indiana State Po- tions of family members. ily said. But her life carries on with
lice say 20 homes were two daughters, eight grandchildren,
damaged by the Friday Relatives and friends held a birth- 18 great-grandchildren and 12 great-
storms. day party Sunday for Rosaria Martini- great-grandchildren.
Two other tornadoes co to celebrate her life spanning more
packing wind speeds of than one century, the Detroit News “When she gets discouraged and
up to 70 mph (112 ki- reported. Martinico said her birthday said she’s lived too long, I tell her
lometer per hour) hit celebration at her Rochester Hills se- that most people haven’t gotten to see
northern Indiana’s Mar- nior living facility was “wonderful.” their great-great grandkids,” said Tim
STORM DAMAGE ... In this Friday, July 20, 2018 shal and Wabash coun- Strnad, her 63-year-old grandson.
photo, Richard Bauman lost his shed when the tor- ties. Those twisters dam- “I appreciate it,” she said. “I’m tired “And she always says, ‘They’re so pre-
nado hit his neighborhood on Lake Road in Harrison aged a home, a barn and ... but I have had a good life.” cious.’ And she goes, ‘I am blessed.’”
County, Ind. The National Weather Service says a to- trees.
tal of four tornadoes caused damage Friday in Indiana The agency says simi- Martinico was born in Detroit in Martinico didn’t blow out the three
as storms moved through the state. (Scott Utterback/ 1910 when William Howard Taft was candles standing on her birthday
Courier Journal via AP) lar damage was caused president, four years before World cake. Instead, she asked her great-
by a tornado with winds War I began. She worked in factories great-grandchildren to do the honors.
of 100 mph (160 kph) in and shipyards during World War II to
help build weapons, including B-17 Information from: The Detroit
bombers, according to her family. News, http://detnews.com/

NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ind. (AP) — central Indiana’s Madi-
The National Weather Service says son County, destroying a barn and
crews have determined that four tor- damaging trees.
nadoes were part of the severe storms
that hit Indiana late last week. No injuries were reported in any of
Friday’s tornadoes.

Indiana Spent $1.3M On
Child Welfare Studies, Didn’t Act

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Five reviews and the legislative branch of govern-
of the Indiana Department of Child Ser- ment knew nothing about them and
vices cost more than $1.3 million but we fund their budget,” said Democrat-
yielded no state action to address the ic Rep. Greg Porter, a member of the
troubled agency’s increasing caseloads. State Budget Committee. “That’s a lot
of money for some reports that yielded
The existence of the studies con- no return.”
ducted from 2013-2017 only became The agency’s long-festering problems
known when the Child Welfare Policy attracted attention in December when
and Practice Group released its report DCS Director Mary Beth Bonaventura
last month, the Journal Gazette re- resigned, saying cost-saving attempts
ported . The studies had similar analy- by Holcomb’s administration would “all
ses on training, organizational support but ensure children will die.”
and removing children from homes too All five evaluations came under
quickly, according to the consultant Bonaventura’s tenure, four of which
hired by Gov. Eric Holcomb. were when Vice President Mike Pence
was governor and one under Holcomb.
“In five years, external evaluators Bonaventura didn’t return messages
have prepared five evaluation reports seeking comment. CELEBRATION ... In a Sunday, July 22, 2018 photo, Rosaria “Sara” Martinico, is
about DCS,” the latest report stated. hugged by her great-great-granddaughter Quinn, age 3, during Rosaria’s 108th
“A large number of these recommenda- The reports were conducted by In- birthday party in Rochester Hills, Mich. (Jose Juarez/Detroit News via AP)
tions have not yet been implemented.” diana University; Casey Family Foun-
dation, which focuses on foster care;
The reviews prompted Indiana consulting firm Deloitte; the National
House Speaker Brian Bosma to say he Child Welfare Workforce Institute; and
was “disturbed” by the state’s inaction.
Woman Describes Alleged Sexualmanagement consulting firm Alvarez
But the older studies weren’t pub- and Marsal.
licized, with lawmakers expressing Information from: The Journal Ga-
shock at the existence.
Grooming By Ohio State Coachzette, http://www.journalgazette.net
“I find it kind of disingenuous that
those reports were being compiled,

HELP CELEBRATE AUGUST AS NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS MONTH By: Andrew Welsh-Huggins teammates discovered the diver’s sex-
ASSOCIATED PRESS ual relationship with Bohonyi at a na-
First Time Ever: Free Range Day tional competition.
At All ODNR Shooting Ranges COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former
Ohio State University diving club coach A campus police investigation was
COLUMBUS, OH – Recreational State Route 207 and Cook Yankeetown began pressuring a female diver for sex opened in August 2014 and then closed
shooters both young and old are invited Road NE, Mt Sterling 43143 within weeks after meeting her when at the complainant’s request before be-
to experience one of Ohio’s premier pub- she was 16, the former diver said Tues- ing reopened this January, also at the
lic shooting ranges on Saturday, Aug. 11, Grand River Wildlife Area day in an interview. former diver’s request, according to the
during Ohio’s Free Range Day, according 6693 Hoffman Norton Road, Bris- university.
to the Ohio Department of Natural Re- tolville 44491 (rifle and pistol) Former diver Estee Pryor said she
sources (ODNR). On this day, the shoot- State Route 88 east of State Route had no experience with men when the University police are working with
ing range permit requirement will be 534 (shotgun) 27-year-old coach approached her and the county prosecutor’s office in that
waived at all ODNR Division of Wildlife Spring Valley Wildlife Area, 3450 began complimenting her. pending investigation, according to
Class “A,” “B,” and “C” shooting ranges. Houston Road, Waynesville 45068 Ohio State spokesman Ben Johnson.
Woodbury Wildlife Area, 41384 State The coach was “telling me I was the
The ODNR Division of Wildlife is part- Route 541, Warsaw 43844 most honest, and mature, and kind girl Robert Allard, an attorney repre-
nering with the National Shooting Sports Cardinal Shooting Center, 3389 he’s ever met,” Pryor said in an inter- senting Pryor, told NBC that Ohio State
Foundation as part of a continued effort County Road 225, Marengo 43334 view with NBC’s Megyn Kelly. The rela- did not act after being presented with
to provide more opportunities for recre- The ODNR Division of Wildlife shoot- tionship with former coach Will Boho- photos and videos of sexual encounters
ational shooters. New shooters can gain ing ranges provide the public with com- nyi became sexual within a week, Pryor between the coach and the then-teen-
hands-on experience with firearms at no fortable, safe places to shoot archery or said. age girl, an allegation repeated in the
charge from certified instructors at one firearms. A complete list of range facili- lawsuit.
of five ranges from 12- 4 p.m. Staff will ties can be found at wildohio.gov. Pryor said she was raised to respect
offer on-site instruction to new or begin- Free Range Day is being offered as men and never challenge them. Johnson responded Tuesday: “Law
ning shooters and will provide equip- part of the National Shooting Sports enforcement has always been in pos-
ment, ammunition, and hearing and eye Foundation Inc.’s National Shooting Asked why she declined to pursue a session of any images that may have
protection free of charge. Sports Month. prosecution at the time, she said: “My existed.”
ODNR ensures a balance between thing is, they couldn’t do their job, so
The following ranges will have ODNR wise use and protection of our natural they put it on me. I was 17 years old, Pryor is one of two former divers su-
Division of Wildlife staff on-site to assist resources for the benefit of all. Visit the and they made it my responsibility to ing Bohonyi, Ohio State University and
new shooters: ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov. take action for somebody else’s mis- USA Diving, accusing them of ignoring
take.” or obstructing inquiries into allegations
Deer Creek Wildlife Area, corner of that the coach sexually abused them
After learning of the allegations, when they were young athletes.
Ohio State has said, without identify-
ing victims, that it notified campus po- The suit alleges that Bohonyi, who
lice, USA Diving and Franklin County had coached at the Ohio State Univer-
Children’s Services, as well as law sity Diving Club and was fired in 2014,
enforcement in Montgomery County, coerced and forced the divers into fre-
Maryland, where a federal lawsuit says quent sex, telling them, “You owe me

this.” It was filed July 11
in Indianapolis federal
court.

The AP does not typi-
cally name victims of sex-
ual assault, but Pryor has
given permission for her
name to be used publicly,
said Jon Little, an India-
napolis-based lawyer rep-
resenting her.

Court records list Bo-
honyi as representing
himself without providing
contact information. A
message was left Tuesday
at a cellphone number
listed as his.

USA Diving declined to
comment.

Ohio State said the
school opened an admin-
istrative investigation in
2014 after learning about
the allegations against
Bohonyi and he was fired
in August 2014.

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16 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, August 1st, 2018

Delta Youngsters Learn About Safety Edgerton Village, School
Discussing Solar Panel Project
Nearly three dozen children regis- The programs was taught by Izzy
tered for Safety Village in Delta in mid- Platte and Sam Carrisalez. Student By James Pruitt was not contacted regarding the brief-
July. There were presentations from the helpers were Emma Kessler and Sophia THE VILLAGE REPORTER ings on the Michindoh Aquifer meet-
Delta Fire Department, Delta Police De- Bonfert The event was made possible by ings. Bowsher said he had sent a text
partment, a dog trainer Tasha Grieser, our 2018 sponsors: : Shipman Advertis- Work has begun on the East Busi- message to Robert Day but did not re-
PDY Transportation, and water safety at ing Harns Delta Kwikstop Lassus Han- ness Alley (July 13) and the Oak Street ceive a response and that he did not
the Delta Pool. The event ran July 16-20 dy Dandy Delta Feed Store/Pettisville Projects was completed on the same send a message to Mr. Thiel because he
at Delta United Methodist Church and Grain Barnes Funeral Chapel Northwest day. thought Mr. Thiel was to be out of town.
Friday, a graduation ceremony was held Veterinary Hospital Delta Hardware &
at Memorial Hall. Industrial. The village and Edgerton Schools are Bowsher announced that he had just
discussing a solar panel project. attended a meeting in Bryan regarding
OVIDED the Aquifer and said the village would be
Mayor Lance Bowsher and Edgerton coming out with a statement soon.
School Superintendent Kermit Riehle
have touched base on the School Roof- The recent girls softball tournament
top Solar Panel Project. There will be a was a success, Chuck Wallace said. He
meeting with the school, the company complimented Keith Winebar for the
completing the project, and Administra- condition of Miller Park. Out of town
tor Zachary Dohner. guests invited to the tournament were
impressed with the park and facilities,
Village crews have spread 1.25 tons and the teams brought added business
of cold patch throughout the village to to town, Wallace said.
address pot holes. Dohner requested
the crews push another order through Bowsher introduced new village em-
to address more of the areas. ployee Tim Fitzcharles, Street Depart-
ment.
The U.S. Project now was slated to
begin July 18. Bowsher welcomed Scout Troop 29 –
which are working the American Badge.
In other news: He encouraged the troop to ask ques-
It was learned Unger Street would be tions if they had any during the meet-
part of a quote next year for Hull Street. ing.
Dohner was to contact the Drowns
about the number of suck holes on their James can be reached at
property. [email protected]
Mayor Bowsher was asked why he

Metamora Discusses Water Sourcing,
Extending Sewer Out To Church

By James Pruitt information on a beacon unit that
THE VILLAGE REPORTER would be installed on top of stop
signs as an alternative to replacing
Metamora’s Village Council dis- the flasher unit at Main and Maple
cussed updates on finding new St. That sign was broke by a truck
sources for water. passing through town. The flasher
unit has been taken down. One bea-
According to village documents, it con unit retails for $1,300. It was
appears Sylvania is now leaning to- suggested at looking into costs of so-
ward heading lines west to Fayette to lar blinking stop signs.
tie into the Michindoh aquifer as a
possible source of water supply. Ful- The office received a concern
ton County Commissioners are now about vehicles running the stop signs
open to discussing water alternatives now that the flasher is gone. They
with other entities. also mentioned the stop-ahead sign
is not visible west of the intersection
In other news, Mayor Ken Wysong due to tree branches.
updated the council on the status of
the United Methodist Church build- Justin Kreischer asked about legal
ing project and subsequent sewer is- height of stop signs.
sue.
The speed limit in the downtown
Annexation is no longer an op- area is posted at 25 mph, the in-
tion after a couple of homeowners tersection is also a three-way stop
decided against it. They are located which should reduce risk for acci-
in between the church property and dents. Even with the flasher work-
village limits. ing occasional vehicles would run it.
Council discussed trimming a tree
The church is entertaining the on West Main Street to make “Stop
idea of a possible land exchange Ahead” Sign more visible.
that would put the new church abut-
ting village limits, thus decreasing Land and Buildings will discuss
amount of pipe and lowering the cost possibility of illuminating the truck
to install. parking on southwest side of Main
Street near the post office to also help
Another option has the church tie- with stop sign visibility. John Pupos
ing into the village sewers without said he was present when Earl Wilson
annexing the church. The church installed 4-inch tile in the park to bet-
would pay all associated costs. ter drain southwest corner. The tile
was placed 25 feet from the property’s
The ORC allows this option, Wy- edge on the south, to stay away from
son said. The code also allows a com- tree roots. He also installed a surface
munity to provide a utility service drain.
outside its boundaries.
The village office received a com-
The code allows the village to plaint from a resident of bad odor
charge an additional one-tenth coming from recycling center and daily
more on its utility rate than the rate theft of aluminum cans.
charged inside limits.
Council approved increasing the
Council agreed this option is the line item for Village Consultant to
least desirable due to many variables $2,500, original budget was just $150.
that would need addressing, but not
completely undoable. Council recom- Pupos purchased a used commer-
mends the church first attempt the cial grade microwave for the conces-
land exchange with Gary Truckor on sion stand for $50. Rich Sauerlender
CR 3 and then go from there. will try to complete plumbing repairs
on Shelter A. Venia wants to order 10
Council tabled further discussion additional tons of beach sand for the
until the village hears back from the volleyball court.
church about the land exchange.
Council approved the Lutheran
Solicitor Alan Lehenbauer offered Church’s request for a waiver of shel-
to research potential language for an ter rental fee.
agreement specifically addressing is-
sues to allow the tie-in on a property The mayor recommended hiring
not contiguous or abutting village Storm Ridge to hang and take down
limits. Park-o-Rama banner.

The village received an approved James can be reached at
“F” permit from the state to serve [email protected]
beer at Park-o-Rama.

Employee Steve Venia provided

New Drinking Fountain Placed In Bryan Park
American Pickers To Film In Ohio

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their to give historically significant objects a PHOTOS PROVIDED
team are excited to return to Ohio! new lease on life, while learning a thing
They plan to film episodes of the hit se- or two about America’s past along the NEW FOUNTAIN ... The Bryan Parks received a new drinking fountain today thanks
ries AMERICAN PICKERS throughout way. to the generosity of the Bryan Lions Club. Shown taking a break from playing at
the region in September 2018! the Imagination Station are Kinslee, Keegan, Kennedy and Abel of Montpelier while
Mike and Frank have seen a lot of Richard Hazlett of Bryan gets a quick drink while bicycling in the park.
AMERICAN PICKERS is a documen- rusty gold over the years and are al-
tary series that explores the fascinating ways looking to discover something
world of antique “picking” on History. they’ve never seen before. They are
The hit show follows Mike and Frank, ready to find extraordinary items and
two of the most skilled pickers in the hear fascinating tales about them.
business, as they hunt for America’s
most valuable antiques. They are al- AMERICAN PICKERS is looking for
ways excited to find sizeable, unique leads and would love to explore your
collections and learn the interesting hidden treasure. If you or someone you
stories behind them. know has a large, private collection or
accumulation of antiques that the Pick-
As they hit the back roads from ers can spend the better part of the day
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Several Young Ladies Compete Ohio’s Special US House Election
For Titles In Miss Edon Pageant Last Stop Before November
By: Julie Carr Smyth

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Queen’s of Edon “Times Remembered” Pageant is August 4 at 6:00 p.m. Doors COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP)

open at 5:00. We are inviting all past Little, Jr. Teen and Miss Edon to be recognized — A special congressional
election in Ohio will be the
last test of voter sentiment
nationally before Novem-
ber’s high stakes midterm
election — and the topic of
President Donald Trump
is never far away.
Up for grabs on Aug. 7
are the last few months of
former U.S. Rep. Pat Ti-
beri’s unexpired term. The
long-serving establish-
ment Republican retired UPCOMING ELECTION ... In this April 24, 2012, file
from the 12th Congres- photo, Ohio state Sen. Troy Balderson, R-Zanesville,
sional District in January, asks a question about permit fees for owning exotic
creating a coveted open animals during an Ohio Senate Agriculture, Environ-
Little Miss Contestant Little Miss Contestant Little Miss Contestant U.S. House seat. ment and Natural Resources Committee hearing in
# 1 – Kenlee Jo Brigle is #2 – Deziray Hanni is the #3 - Clara Lynn Reitzel is Republican Troy Columbus, Ohio. Balderson and Danny O’Connor,
the 7-year-old daughter of 7-year-old daughter of An- the 6-year-old daughter of Balderson, a two-term a Democrat serving as recorder of Franklin County,
Kyle and Tami Brigle. She gelia Hanni. She is spon- Jimmy and Jessica Reitzel. state senator from Zanes- Ohio, are running in a special congressional election
is sponsored by Tales by sored by Slattery Oil Com- She is sponsored by Ex- ville, is running with on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, to determine who will fill
Tami. pany treme Blower Products Tiberi’s backing. The out the final months of the term of former U.S. Rep.
Pat Tiberi, a Republican who retired in January 2018,
57-year-old is a Trump before both candidates face off again for the retired
supporter, but he’s also lawmaker’s seat in the Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, general
aligning himself with Re- election. (James Miller/The Marion Star via AP, File)
publican Ohio Gov. John
Kasich, an outspoken
Little Miss Contestant #4 Jr. Miss Contestant #1 –Jr Jr. Miss Contestant #2- Trump critic. last week — a particularly dicey one
– Quinn Tyler Mohre is the Miss Contestant #1 – Kyla Madison Michelle Baker is for Trump — is telling, given the party
6-year-old daughter of Mo- Eve Rummel is the 9-year- the 9-year-old daughter of Democrat Danny O’Connor, 31, the has dozens of other districts across the
ses and Carrie Mohre. She old daughter of Austin and John and Jessica Baker. Franklin County recorder, also has tak- country that are potentially a better in-
is sponsored by Sam’s Place Katie Rummel. She is spon- She is sponsored by Baker en care not to criticize Kasich, whose vestment.
sored by Mudsock Glass Farms. statewide popularity remains high, in
Jr. Miss Contestant # part, due to an increase among Demo- “It’s possible that this Putin blow-up
3 – Alysa Kay Smith is the Jr. Miss Contestant #4 – Jr. Miss Contestant #5 crats as he’s maintained a steady bar- may have a cascading negative effect on
8-year-old daughter of Matt Mia Bella Hawkins is the – Lucy Victoria Morris is rage of negative commentary against the Balderson. Not that Balderson has any-
and Maranda Smith. She is 8-year-old daughter of Jed the 9-year-old daughter of president. thing to do with it directly — he doesn’t,”
sponsored by CK Technolo- and Ashley Hawkins. She Brooke and Kathy Morris. Kondik said. “But if the attitudes toward
gies is sponsored by Windwood She is sponsored by Drive- O’Connor is considered a long shot, the president are weaker than usual at
Hollow Golf Course In-Style given the gerrymandered district has the time of this election, that’s a problem
Jr. Miss Contestant #6 been controlled for nearly 35 years by for Balderson.”
– Lila Peyton Rice is the Jr. Miss Contestant #7 Jr. Miss Contestant #8 – the GOP. But national Democrats see
9-year-old daughter of Ja- – Lexie Marie Hay is the Meadow Ann Raine Goebel a chance for O’Connor in the district’s Chris Martin, a spokesman for the
son Oberlin and Ashley Tre- 8-year-old daughter of Na- is the 9-year-old daughter of shifting demographics, tightening polls National Republican Campaign Com-
vino-Oberlin. She is spon- than and Lauren Hay. She Mark and Theresa Goebel. and a national mood of caution toward mittee, said Balderson is hard-working,
sored by Edon Pizza. is sponsored by Shultz, Hu- She is sponsored by Wood- Trump. well-known by district voters and repre-
ber and Associates en Indian Pawn and Gun sents the right mix of policy positions to
In an unusual move, the tradition- prevail.
ally conservative Columbus Dispatch
endorsed O’Connor over Balderson, say- “Troy Balderson is a perfect fit for
ing it could not recommend a vote for a this district,” Martin said. “He’s earned
Trump supporter. broad support from Republicans, inde-
pendents and even Democrats by cam-
“By all accounts, both O’Connor paigning on cutting middle-class taxes,
and Balderson are decent, success- securing the border and fighting for the
ful men who would work hard for vot- agenda that President Trump promised
ers of the 12th District,” the newspaper voters in 2016.”
wrote. “But one supports a reasonable,
thoughtful approach to addressing the Democrats and their allies see the
important issues facing Congress and district’s political mix and shifting de-
our country, and the other supports a mographics as an opportunity.
president who uses tactics and pushes
policies that this Editorial Board has de- Working America, an arm of the Ohio
nounced.” AFL-CIO labor union umbrella, pro-
duced a recent report that it said shows
Tiberi was among a group of Republi- promise for O’Connor’s candidacy. The
can moderates who resigned or declined survey of voters and canvassers pointed
to seek re-election under Trump. He to similarities between Ohio’s 12th Dis-
held the district for 18 years and Kasich trict and educated, high-income subur-
held it for 18 years before that. The 12th ban areas where voters have supported
District sprawls from urban, Democrat- Democrats since 2016.
heavy Franklin County, home to Co-
lumbus, into Trump-supporting subur- “The Columbus suburbs are similar
ban and rural areas stretching east to to the suburban Pittsburgh and North-
Zanesville and the Appalachian foothills. ern Virginia communities that have
swung away from the right and toward
Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sa- Democrats emphasizing worker issues,”
bato’s Crystal Ball at the University of the report said. “Making inroads with
Virginia, said Balderson has led every both wealthier suburban and working-
poll that he has seen by 5 to 10 percent- class voters will be critical to Democratic
age points. But he said the Democratic efforts to retake Ohio this fall.”
Congressional Campaign Committee’s
decision to place a $238,000 ad buy The Green Party has one candidate,
Joe Manchik.

Jr. Miss Contestant #9 Jr. Miss Contestant Teen Miss Edon #1 –
- Avyonna Jo Hamrick is #10 – Lilly Joan Rohlf is Alexis Starr Willis is the
the 8-year-old daughter of the 7-year-old daughter of 13-year-old daughter of
Gary & Morgan Hamrick Chelsi Brown and Michael Tonya Willis. She is spon-
and Taneesha Stuckey. She Rohlf. She is sponsored by sored by M & M Asphalt
is sponsored by Best Insur- Franz Nursery.
ance & Financial Services.

Teen Miss Edon #2 – Miss Edon #1 – Bre- Miss Edon #2 – Brook-
Courtney Leann Heinze is anna Marie Heinze is the lyn Peyton Morris is the
the 13-year-old daughter 15-year-old daughter of Me- 16-year-old daughter of
of Melissa Carter and Stacy lissa Carter and Breanna Brook and Kathy Morris.
Heinze. She is sponsored Heinze. She is sponsored She is sponsored by Drive-
by Bauer Mud Team by Jus Mite Racing N-Style

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Area Residents Converge On Lyons For Chicken BBQ Festival

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Wauseon Homecoming Features Battle Of The Bands & Pageant Contest

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Fayette Royal Bull
Thistle Arts Festival

“Thistle Roots Run Deep”

Saturday August 4, 2018 The Fayette Royal Bull Thistle Festival starts with the Parade at 11:00 on Au-
gust 4, 2018. This is still the same home grown rural festival that celebrates
PARADE - 11:00 a.m. a beautiful weed. The parade begins at the South end of town at the corner
From the Nazarene Church of the Nazarene Church and proceeds down Fayette Street to Railroad St.,
which is the end of the parade route. From there many people park their cars
to Railroad St. or parade entry and go to the park for a bite to eat. To date the parade has
a variety of interesting entries. If you have an entry and have not let someone
Opening Ceremony for Park Activities on the committee know please call 419-237-2830. or 419-237-3061. The
12:15 p.m. parade is announced at the stop light by Tom Molitierno and John Marlatt.
These announcers enjoy telling about each entry in the parade and adding a
ARTS and CRAFTS bit of background and fun stories along the way.

Bull Thistle Judging – 1:00 p.m. Crafts, food booths, and entertainment are arranged in a kind of circle
around the park. There are some interesting craft booths that feature some,
Ball Tournaments one of a kind, arts and crafts from all over the area. A great variety of food
Kiddie Area ~ Inflatable maze from Barbecue chicken to Bull Thistle Burgers Milk Shakes AND French Fries
are available as you meander through the park. The committee has designed
Archery Fun this arrangement, feeling that it is more accommodating to the crowd. You
can sit on bales of straw and listen to the music or find a table and eat some
Chicken BBQ ~ Milk Shake Stand good food while you just take in the whole atmosphere of the event that is the
Bull Thistle Burgers Bull Thistle Festival. Many people enjoy just sitting and visiting with old friends
and neighbors.
Pop Corn ~ French Fries
There is a special place where the Bull Thistle Committee will be located.
ENTERTAINMENT This is the place where you can buy a T-shirt for $10. This table is also the
Emcee Steve Snider - 12:30 place to register your Bull Thistle for judging. Some people like to observe
Heidi Paxton – Joe Kellion the judging and watch as the winning entries are chosen. The judging begins
Mike McRobbie & Kirk Beck at 1:00 p.m. and is always fun to watch. Information is available at the table
“Liberty Rain” 2:00 to 4:00 where Committee people take time to check in and take some time to hear
a story that you remember about an earlier festival. We want to encourage
PHANTOM FIREWORKS you to bring a lawn chair for the entertainment and again on Sunday for the
“At Fayette High School”at Dusk church service.

August 5, 2018 There will also be Ball Tournaments, an Inflatable Maze for kids and a spe-
Community Church Service cial Bale Maze that is free for all ages. The theme for 2018 is “Thistle Roots
In Normal Grove at 10:30 a.m. Run Deep’

A summer tradition in Fayette continues on August 03, 2018 The festival was started by a group of people who were interested in furthering
when the Fayette United Methodist Church will hold their an- the positive things about living in the small town of Fayette. Herb Woodard and
nual Ice Cream Social. Freshly made homemade ice cream Jim Marlatt were the two who came up with the name of the festival because it
will be served along with hot chicken sandwiches, sloppy joes, was funny to honor a weed, that even though it is the national flower of Scotland,
baked beans, coleslaw, cake and pie. Serving will begin at is also a noxious weed that the farmers are always trying to get rid of. What bet-
4:30 - 7:00. All proceeds from free will donations support local ter way to get “rid” of the Bull Thistles than to enter them in a contest where they
missions of the Fayette United Methodist Church. Plan to start might even win a prize. If you want a prize winner why not ask a local farmer?
Bullthistle weekend with this Fayette tradition. Bull Thistle judging will take place at 1 pm. Each entry is judged on height, girth,
number of blossoms, and the fibrous content of the stalk. There is also a booby
Enjoy the Bull Thistle Festival! Come prize given out for the least desirable entry. The coveted grand prize of a “Golden
www.eaglefuneralhomes.com & Enjoy Hoe” is given to the best of show entry. Also the crowd can vote on their favorite.
A Traditional The People’s Choice winner will receive the “Frank Wilson Award.
Family
Celebration The Chicken Barbecue starts at 12 noon and as usual features the deli-
cious chicken made by Port-A-Pit Barbecue. If chicken is not your thing there
are other food options available throughout the park. Some of the choices
include, Burgers, Pizza, Special Thistle Burgers, French Fries, and Milk Shakes.
It is fun to come and enjoy a variety of taste sensations.

At around 12:15 introductions of the King and Queen, the Coloring Con-
test winners and the Citizen of the Year are announced from the stage.

The opening performance will begin at approximately 12:30 after the in-
troductions of the “royalty”. and will feature Steve Snider as the Emcee for the
afternoon. This first set will also include “The Coffee House Sampler” made
up of Heidi Paxton, Joe Kellion then the duo of Mike McRobbie and Kirk Beck
representing some of the people that perform at the Opera House during the
winter. These sets will be ending at around 2:00 p.m. when the featured band
“Liberty Rain” will take the stage and perform until 4:00 p.m. The Bull Thistle
winners should be announced around 3:00 so be sure you are there to pick
up your prize and congratulate the winners.

The annual Fireworks display, sponsored by Phantom Fireworks, will be
held at The Fayette High School this year. There is plenty of parking available
at the school and everyone should be able to see really well. .

On Sunday we invite everyone to come and enjoy the Community Church
Service in the Grove beginning at 10:30 am. It is always a pleasure to worship
with friends and neighbors.

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WWII Vet Turns 100, Recalls Her Years Of Service Remains Said To Be US War Dead
Repatriated From North Korea
ment that crossed her path. Those mostly
BY EMILY SULLIVAN, FLORIDA TIMES-UNION involved typing; she was high-school edu- BY AHN YOUNG-JOON, KIM TONG-HYUNG, AND LOLITA BALDOR, ASSOCIATED PRESS
cated and studied business and secretari-
Anne Butler served during World War al work before the war began. A U.N. honor guard carries a casket containing remains believed to be from
II in the Women’s Army Corps, and is American servicemen killed during the 1950-53 Korean War after arriving from
photographed on her 100th birthday Although Butler was supposed to keep North Korea, at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Friday, July 27, 2018.
Friday, July 20, 2018 at her home in her work confidential, she said she “kind The U.N. Command says the 55 cases of war remains retrieved from North Korea
Jacksonville, Fla. (Will Dickey/The Flor- of told everybody.” The caveat, she said, will be honored at a ceremony next Wednesday at a base in South Korea. (AP Pho-
ida Times-Union via AP) was that she never really knew exactly she to/Ahn Young-joon, Pool)
was doing.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A pioneer- PYEONGTAEK, South Korea (AP) — Efforts to recover American war dead
ing Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps volun- When Butler first volunteered, she North Korea on Friday returned the re- had been stalled for more than a decade
teer turned 100 on July 20, clinging to her worried about that uncertainty. So, she mains of what are believed to be U.S. because of a standoff over North Korea’s
bed railing as she recounted her time as moseyed across the street to Macy’s and servicemen killed during the Korean nuclear program and a previous U.S.
a typist behind the American World War made a purchase. War, the White House said, with a U.S claim that security arrangements for its
II effort. military plane making a rare trip into personnel working in the North were in-
“I didn’t know what I was supposed to North Korea to retrieve 55 cases of re- sufficient.
Anne Butler, who grew up in America do,” Butler said. “I decided that I better get mains.
and Poland, has just her memory and sev- a nice-looking hat to wear.” From 1996 to 2005, joint U.S.-North
eral colorless portraits to remind her of the The handover follows through on a Korea military search teams conducted
years she spent stationed in old New York She soon learned the Army-green hat promise North Korean leader Kim Jong 33 recovery operations that collected 229
City offices. She typed her way through she picked out was reserved for officers’ Un made to President Donald Trump sets of American remains. The last time
World War II, donating her time to make use. when the leaders met in June and is North Korea turned over remains was in
some, any, helpful impact. the first tangible result from the much- 2007, when Bill Richardson, a former
Butler said she never really knew what hyped summit. Trump welcomed the re- U.N. ambassador and New Mexico gov-
She joined the Army at the war’s begin- was expected of her. Before she joined the patriation and thanked Kim in a tweet. ernor, secured the return of six sets.
ning and left after its violent end. Army, she might have joined a convent,
since she grew up around nuns and went The United Nations Command said The North marked Friday’s anniver-
During WWII, over 150,000 American through the Catholic school system. 55 cases of remains were retrieved from sary with ceremonies at war-related
women joined the Women’s Army Corps North Korea. The White House earlier memorials; the capital Pyongyang and
(WACs), initially formed as the Women’s Her excitement about rallying around confirmed that a U.S. Air Force C-17 other cities were decked out in national
Army Auxiliary Corps, according to a U.S. the flag and helping as much as she could aircraft containing remains of fallen ser- flags and bright red banners. For the
Army Center of Military History publica- overrode that. vice members had departed Wonsan, a first time since 2015, Kim Jong Un has
tion. Those women were the first, after Northern coastal city, on its way to the announced a general amnesty will be
nurses, to serve formally within U.S. Army There was another reason Butler said Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, near the granted for prisoners who have commit-
ranks, and many took on repetitive, de- she joined the Army, which was to travel. South Korean capital of Seoul. A formal ted crimes against the state.
tailed tasks that freed up more men for Butler wanted to see India; she had not repatriation ceremony will be held there
combat. seen much of the world and had a school- Wednesday. North Korea has held out the return
mate stationed there. of remains as a symbol of its goodwill
Butler said she never desired to go to At the air base, U.S. servicemen and and intention to improve ties with Wash-
the front lines herself, because she didn’t “That was so selfish, wasn’t it?” But- a military honor guard lined up on the ington. Officials have bristled, however,
think that was her place. ler wondered. “I joined the service to go to tarmac to receive the remains, which at criticism from the U.S. that it seeks
India.” were carried in boxes covered in blue to profit from the repatriations by de-
Still, when war broke out and Butler U.N. flags. manding excessive fees for handling and
inquired about volunteering to help in Butler didn’t make it to India, bound transporting the remains.
some capacity, she was told there was no to a woman’s clerical assignments in the About 7,700 U.S. soldiers are listed
position for her. post-office-like building where she bal- as missing from the 1950-53 Korean Pyongyang has nevertheless ex-
anced higher-ups’ instructions. War, and 5,300 of the remains are be- pressed its willingness to allow the re-
“They said no, no, you don’t even be- lieved to still be in North Korea. The war sumption of joint search missions in the
long in this,” Butler recalled. She remembered one sergeant whose killed millions, including 36,000 Ameri- country to retrieve more remains. Such
commands resembled lectures as he urged can soldiers. missions had been held from 1996 until
In her early 20s, wide-eyed and ready the “girls” to stay true to their Army roots they were cancelled by President George
to work as hard as anyone else, she de- and stay out of trouble, mainly with men. U.S. Forces Korea commander Gen. W. Bush amid heightening tensions over
clared that, in fact, there would be a spot Vincent K. Brooks, in a statement from the North’s nuclear program in 2005.
for her. “Everything was secret those days,” the U.N. Command, called the retrieval
Butler said, “especially the men.” mission successful. “Now, we will pre- Post Kim-Trump summit talks be-
“I’ll make one,” she responded. “I came pare to honor our fallen before they con- tween U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pom-
here to volunteer and, by golly, I’m gonna Men were not allowed in the women’s tinue on their journey home.” peo and senior North Korean officials got
do it,” she said. metropolitan hotel, but Butler said they off to a rocky start earlier this month,
snuck them in anyway, hiding them on Following the honors ceremony on with the North accusing the Americans
Butler said she was finally stationed the second floor. They all were a “tight mil- Wednesday, the remains will be flown to of making “unilateral and gangster-like”
with a small group a couple of blocks itary squad,” she said, playing tricks on Hawaii for scientific testing. A series of demands on denuclearization. The North
down from New York’s Collingwood hotel, guards and marching to and from work, forensic examinations will be done to de- also said U.S. officials came up with var-
in what looked like an old post office. all in good spirits. termine if the remains are human and if ious “conditions and excuses” to back-
the dead were American or allied troops track on the issue of formally ending the
WAC volunteers filled that hotel, four to “It was the funniest thing,” she said, re- killed in the conflict. war.
a room. Men guarded the women, some of vealing a rosy smile.
whom, including Butler, did “secret” work, Trump late Thursday tweeted the re- “The adoption of the declaration on
she said. Butler said otherwise, there was little patriation was occurring and said, “After the termination of war is the first and
ruckus among her group, and that the so many years, this will be a great mo- foremost process in the light of ending
Butler recalled few specifics about her only trouble came from traveling women ment for so many families. Thank you to the extreme hostility and establishing
“secret” work but said she took any assign- who made military pay while she did not. Kim Jong Un.” new relations between the DPRK and the
U.S.,” the North’s Korean Central News
When the war ended and Butler left the Officials in North Korea had no com- Agency said in a statement on Tuesday,
Army, after rejecting a discharge deal to ment on the handover on Friday, the referring to North Korea by its official
accompany war brides coming to America, 65th anniversary of the end of the Ko- name, the Democratic People’s Republic
she married Timothy Butler, an Army man rean War, which the country celebrated of Korea. “Peace can come only after the
coming back from Italy. They moved into a as the day of “victory in the fatherland declaration of the termination of war.”
Jacksonville home in 1950. liberation war.”
Pompeo said Wednesday that a great
She might have worked in a factory af- Despite soaring rhetoric about de- deal of work remains ahead of a North
ter leaving the Army, said her son, Larry nuclearization before Kim and Trump Korea denuclearization deal, but he
Butler. He added she volunteered with a met in Singapore, their summit ended dodged requests to identify a specific
children’s hospital about 20 years ago and with only a vague aspirational goal for denuclearization timeline in testimony
was always active, doing yardwork and a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula without to members of the Senate Foreign Rela-
tending to her orchids. describing when and how that would oc- tions Committee.
cur.
Still holding onto her bed railing, Butler Experts say a declaration to officially
once more downplayed the feat of reaching The repatriation of remains could be end the war, which could also involve
her centennial after helping an American followed by stronger North Korean de- Seoul and Beijing, would make it easier
war effort, completing tasks higher-ups mands for fast-tracked discussions to for Pyongyang to steer the discussions
expected of her without relying on a sur- formally end the war, which was stopped with Washington toward a peace treaty,
plus of remarkable skills. with an armistice and not a peace treaty. diplomatic recognition, security assur-
South Korea’s Defense Ministry also said ance and economic benefits. Some an-
“Anybody could be 100 years old,” she the North agreed to general-level military alysts believe that North Korea would
said. talks next week at a border village to dis- eventually demand that the United
cuss reducing tensions across the coun- States withdraw or dramatically reduce
Butler said she’s not sure what lies tries’ heavily armed border. the 28,500 troops it keeps in South Ko-
ahead for her as she marks her 100th rea as a deterrent.
year. The U.S. military last month said that
100 wooden “temporary transit cases” Washington has maintained Pyong-
“I guess whatever’s expected of me,” built in Seoul were sent to the Joint Se- yang wouldn’t get sanctions relief and
she said, in her humble fashion. curity Area at the Korean border as part significant security and economic re-
of preparations to receive and transport wards unless it firmly commits to a pro-
Information from: The (Jacksonville) Florida remains in a dignified manner. U.S. cess of completely and verifiably elimi-
Times-Union, http://www.jacksonville.com Forces Korea spokesman Col. Chad Car- nating its nuclear weapons. There are
roll also said, at the time, that 158 metal lingering doubts on whether Kim would
Ohio State Fair Butter Sculpture transfer cases were sent to a U.S. air ever agree to fully relinquish his nukes,
Honors ‘A Christmas Story’ base and would be used to send the re- which he may see as a stronger guaran-
mains home. tee of survival than whatever security
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The butter day tree decorated with lights. The scene assurance the United States could offer.
sculpture at this year’s Ohio State Fair showing the licking of the frozen flagpole The remains are believed to be some
brings a bit of Christmas in July with a is there too, but this time the kid isn’t the of the more than 200 that North Korea Kim reported from Seoul and Baldor
dairy display of key elements from the only one with his tongue stuck. It appears has held in storage for some time, and from Washington. AP journalists Eric
1983 film “A Christmas Story,” which was the butter calf took the “triple-dog-dare,” were likely recovered from land during Talmadge in Pyongyang, North Korea,
partly filmed in Cleveland. too. farming or construction. The vast major- Kim Yong-ho in Pyeongtaek and Foster
ity of the war dead, however, have yet to Klug in Seoul contributed to this report.
In addition to the traditional butter cow The American Dairy Association Mid- be located and retrieved from cemeteries
and calf, the sculpture unveiled Tuesday east says sculptors spent more than 400 and battlefields across the countryside.
includes the character Ralphie in his bun- hours creating the refrigerated display out
ny suit, the classic leg lamp, and a holi- of more than a ton of butter.

COMMEMORATIVE SCULPTURE ... This Monday, July 16, 2018, photo provided by the
American Dairy Association Mideast shows Ohio State Fair butter sculptures including
this year’s sculptures marking the 35th anniversary of the 1983 movie “A Christmas
Story,” such as the character Schwartz whose tongue becomes frozen to a flagpole and
a “leg lamp,” right, as well as the display’s customary calf, left, in the Dairy Products
Building at The Ohio Expo Center & State Fair in Columbus, Ohio. The American Dairy
Association Mideast says sculptors spent more than 400 hours creating the refrigerated
display unveiled Tuesday, July 24, 2018, crafted from more than a ton of butter. (Ameri-
can Dairy Association Mideast via AP)

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Northwest Ohio Educational Center Governing Board
Approve Contracts For 2018-2019 School Year

The following actions were taken by OSBA Capital Conference registration Gary Bidlack, Bailie Brock, Kassandra October 4, 2018 – Sentinel Career &
the Northwest Ohio Educational Service process will begin soon. Brown, Zachary Brown, Christine Frak- Technology Center (Tiffin)
Center Governing Board at their regu- DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCA- er, Kimberly Fish, Mitchell Gerig, Vickie
lar meeting held July 24, 2018. Presi- TION: Mrs. Jill Gilliland provided a Gilcher, Judith Horning, Skeat Hug, October 18, 2018 – Vantage Career
dent Ron Crawford called the meeting report on psychology staffing, special Maryann Mitchell Hurst, Kim Kern, Center (Van Wert)
to order at 6:30 pm. All in attendance education staffing and preschool class- Olivia Krieger, Susan Krugh, Norma
recited the Pledge of Allegiance. room location changes for 2018-19, Marks, Melissa Miles, Natalie Miller, SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Ms.
which include Delta and Central Local Cheryl Roush, Jennifer Ruetz, Kath- Kerri Gearhart reported on the vari-
REPORTS: relocations. erine Timmes-Short, Matthew Storrer, ous events being planned for the start
OSBA LEGISLATIVE LIAISON: Mr. DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM, IN- Tara Thatcher, Marilyn Thomas, Julie of the school year - Administrators’
Brian Baker provided a legislative over- STRUCTION, & PROFESSIONAL DE- Vanwormer, Gary Vogelsong Conference (8/2/18); Driver Train-
view. The General Assembly sent sev- VELOPMENT: Mrs. Kris Dobbelaere ing (8/6/18); New Staff Orientation
eral bills to the Governor for signature. shared current collaboration efforts Bus Drivers Summer Enrichment: (8/6/18); Fall Staff Meeting (8/8/18).
HB 87 requires funds that are returned with NWOCA and the STEAM Coali- Teresa Keller, Donna Mann, Susan On-line learning platforms are being ex-
to the state because of a community tion including visiting Spangler Candy Schulenberg, Casey Sumner plored as NwOESC offers several online
school enrollment audit to be credited STEM Camp. The General/Gifted Edu- trainings in areas such as HQT, Child
back to certain public school districts. cation department is planning for the Paraprofessional Northeastern Kin- Abuse Prevention, Safety & Violence,
HB 312 deals with the use of credit 18-19 Professional Development with a dergarten Camp: Susan Kearney and Communicable Disease Identifica-
cards and debit cards by school dis- focus on Literacy, Teacher Networking, tion and would like to expand offerings
tricts and other public entities. and Gifted requirements in addition to Bus Drivers: Evergreen - Jeffery to areas such as Gifted, Special Educa-
HB 318 prescribes qualifications many other topics. There will also be Abrams, Gloria Baker, Anna Boger, tion, Preschool, and Curriculum prac-
and training requirements for school PD for Administrators with a focus on Tamara Bonaminin, Carrie Brown, tices. The realignment of migrant ser-
resource officers, appropriates $12 mil- School Safety and support for begin- John Burgan, Theresa Burgess, Paula vices across Ohio will be taking place
lion in grant funds to public and private ning Administrators. Christlieb, Terrie (Ketring) Copeland, this fall (August 2018).
schools for school safety programs and DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY: Mr. Brittany Cymbolin, Kathleen Donahue,
training, prescribes positive behavioral Chad Rex provided an update on the Darcy Feeback, Kathi Fruchey, Susan The new structure calls for a region-
intervention supports requirements move to a different email system. Staff Hanifan, Sally Hintz, Michael Huff- al system with larger territories ensur-
and revises suspension and expulsion need to contact the technology depart- man, Rosalie Koch, John McWatters, ing statewide access to programming.
policies for students in grades PreK ment for any assistance with their ac- Melissa Miller, Donna Neifer, Cynthia Because of this change, the Region VI
through three. SB 216, which enacts counts. Mr. Rex shared that the new Pinkleman, Ashlee Ricker, Debra Slee, program (Defiance, Fulton, Henry, and
the Ohio Public School Deregulation website is planned to go live on July 30. Jeffery Simon, Michael Smith, Dawn Williams) will be renamed and expand
Act dealing with the administration of Technology updates continue to hap- Spradlin, Lori VandeSande, Ronnie to include Lucas, Paulding, Putnam,
primary and secondary education pro- pen at our IEC, specifically additional Whitehead, Anthony Williams Hancock, Van Wert, Allen, Mercer, and
grams. SB 299, whichincludes a provi- Chromebooks for the 6th-12th grades. Auglaize Counties. Putnam County
sion establishing the Ohio CORPS Pilot Approved the following items under Northeastern: Jerry Beckman, Jen- ESC will coordinate the services in this
Project. the consent agenda format: nifer Brubaker, William Burkhart, An- new region, while NwOESC will remain
The House sent several bills to the Minutes from the regular board gela Bussing, Bryan Etzler, Michael the state fiscal agent for all of OMEC.
Senate for consideration. HB 428deals meeting held June 19, 2018 Hall, Judith Hancock, Joetta Henry,
with student religious expression in Financial Transactions: Kathy Homier, Robert Kroeger, Cindy Ohio recently joined 16 other states
public schools. HB 502, which requires AGREEMENTS -NwOESC to provide Leenen, Rhonda Lehman, William Mey- in making permanent the sales tax free
certain public school employees to un- to Hicksville Exempted Village Schools, er, Julie Sanders, John Wagner, Bar- holiday the first weekend of August.
dergo biennial youth suicide awareness Paraprofessional Services for the period bara Williamson With a “back to school” theme, all sales
and prevention training. 8/15/18-6/15/19. NwOESC to pro- and use tax will essentially vanish from
HB 540, which revises the statewide vide to Liberty Center Local Schools, NwOESC - Sherryann Franks, Chel- purchases of clothing $75 or less, and
teacher evaluation framework. The Extended School Year Speech or Lan- sea Wiley school supplies and instructional mate-
House Federalism and Interstate Rela- guage Impairment Services for the pe- rials $20 or less. The exemption applies
tions Committee heard sponsor testi- riod 6/4/18-8/24/18. Annual Service Van Drivers: Evergreen - Brittaney per item, not total transaction, and
mony on HB 703, which deals with ex- Agreements with the following dis- Cymbolin, Douglas DeSloover, Carrie works for purchases made via phone or
emptions and other policies for carrying tricts for the 2018-19 school year per Hansen online.
concealed handguns in public prem- R.C. 3313.845: Pike-Delta-York Local
ises. Schools Northeastern: Tammy Harr, Craig This year, the dates are Friday, Au-
OSBA STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LEAVES Rutter, Jennifer Saner gust 3 through Sunday, August 5.
LIAISON: Mr. Jim George provided in- FMLA and Disability NwOESC is partnering with the Uni-
formation relevant to student achieve- RESIGNATIONS: Amanda Bok, In- NwOESC: Kristen Bostelman, Sara versity of Toledo and ODE to have a
ment. According to Edutopia, using tervention Specialist, effective 7/2/18, Buchenberg, Sharon Cox, Amanda School Psychology Intern for the com-
visual aids can help to boost student Shonda Hatfield, Paraprofessional, ef- Doty, Tomi Farmer, Lisa Fox, Janet ing year. Our intern will be assigned to
engagement. Edutopia also reported fective 7/31/18, Nicole Hurst, Inter- Lembach, Catlyn Pavel, Jodi Posey, An- complete her requirements with Lynette
that teachers could help students take vention Specialist, effective 7/10/18, drea Valdez, Michael Volkert, Holly (Le- Olnhausen in the Swanton Local Dis-
more responsibility for their learning by Allison Kelly, Office Specialist, effective upp) Wichman trict. Biometric screening dates and
asking them to create their own vocab- 8/12/18, Olivia Parks, Intervention locations have been scheduled for the
ulary lists. Specialist, effective 7/6/18, Jennifer NwOESC/Wms Co Bd of DD: Teresa fall. They are available to any staff and
Educators can help students under- Rittenhouse, Nurse, effective 6/15/18, Keller, Donna Mann, Sue Schulenberg, their spouses, regardless of whether
stand the importance of good financial and Stephanie Schmucker, Payroll Ac- Casey Sumner they take medical benefits through the
habits by sharing their personal experi- countant, effective 7/22/18. NwOESC or not.
ences with money, especially challeng- EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDA- Approved a stipend for Charles Lero
es, NFL wide receiver Arrelious Benn TIONS as Certified Water Operator for the Labs test for a variety of conditions
says. Benn, who is working with an CONTRACTS 2018-19 school year. and results are completely confidential.
online financial-literacy program, aims Classified Administrative: Schmuck- Dates include: Thursday, October 11
to help young people develop skills and er, Stephanie CLASS ADM-2 YR Approved the purchase of a 2019 (ESC); Friday, October 12 (IEC); and
habits that lead to responsible, stable 7/23/18-6/30/20 Chevrolet Express Passenger Van (12 Saturday, October 13 (ESC). Usage of
financial futures. Certified Limited: Burke, Sheryl passenger) from Christy Motor Sales. the Activate Clinics continues to grow.
In a study conducted by the U.S De- CERT-1 Yr 8/1/18-7/31/19, Cai, De- The Archbold site will be converting an
partment of Education, it was found nise CERT-1 Yr 8/1/18- Approved the following NwOESC existing room into a fourth exam room.
that about one in five public school 7/31/19, Custar, Richard CERT-1 2018-19 Handbooks: Certified Staff
teachers are supplementing their in- Yr 8/1/18-7/31/19, Denham-Swank, Handbook, Classified Staff Handbook, A new site located in Napoleon is
come by working a second job, accord- Chanda CERT-1 Yr 8/1/18-6/30/19, Preschool Parent Handbook, IEC Par- in process. Planning is underway for
ing to data from the 2015-16. According Gill, Scott CERT-1 Yr 8/1/18- ent/Student Handbook, Northwest an informational meeting open to area
to a study by researchers at Stanford 6/30/19, Jackson, Myriah CERT-1 Yr Ohio Opportunity School Parent Hand- boards of education and administrators
University and the Learning Policy In- 8/1/18-7/31/19, Stemen, Christine book/Student Handbook, 21st Century on the topic of County School Financ-
stitute, girls outperform boys in math in CERT-1 Yr 8 / 1 / 1 8 - 7 / 3 1 / 1 9 , Staff Handbook, 21st Century Parent/ ing Districts, with the tentative date of
low-income school districts while boys Sutton, Joyce CERT-1 Yr, 7/1/18- Student Handbook, and LPDC Hand- 9/13/18 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.
do better than girls in math in wealthier 6/30/19, Tripp, Nicole CERT-1 Yr book.
districts. As all of the business of the evening
The researchers do not know why Appointed Brian Baker as the dele- was complete, the meeting adjourned
these gaps exist but hypothesize that gate and Ron Crawford as the alternate at 7:21 p.m. The next regular meeting
students in wealthier districts may be delegate to the Ohio School Board Asso- of the board will be held at 6:30 p.m.
more influenced by gender norms. The ciation 2018 Capital Conference busi- on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the
research shows that in the places where ness meeting. NwOESC office located at 205 Nolan
“privileged” families cluster — wealthier Parkway, Archbold, OH.
school districts where men earn more INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
than women, have higher levels of edu- ITEMS:
cation and are more likely to work in
business or science — boys outperform 2017-18 Annual Report on Food and
girls in math by a larger margin than in Beverage sold on School Premises
other communities.
The findings are based on data from OSBA Northwest Region Fall Confer-
more than 260 million state tests giv- ences (5:30 PM)
en to students in grades three through
eight in 10,000 U.S. school districts. 8/1/18-7/31/19 Red Cross Blood Shortage
CFO/TREASURER: Mr. Homer Hen- Classified Limited: Bishop, Macken- Continues As Thousands
dricks shared the Business Office was zie CLASS-1 Yr 8/1/18-7/31/19, Gru- Answer The Call To Give
able to close out the fiscal year in the en, Leah CLASS-1 Yr 8/1/18-7/31/19,
new software by a similar date as last Hug, Skeat P CLASS-1 YR 8/1/18-
year. The new fiscal system, eFinan- 7/31/19, Kessler, Kortney CLASS-1
cePlus (eFP), did provide a few new Yr 8/1/18- 7/31/19, Kelly, Alli-
challenges, but staff managed to work son CLASS-2 Yr 8/13/18-7/31/20
through them in a timely manner. Certified Limited Summer Enrich-
The state has approved several of ment: Eidenier, Victoria CERT-1 Yr
the grants for the 2018-19 school year. 6/13/18-8/31/18, Masters, Lori
Still to be determined are approval of CERT-1 Yr 6/13/18-8/31/18. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (July 25, 2018) blood, which plays an important role in
new 21st Century grants for the coming 21st Century Site Coordinators: — Thousands of people have respond- ongoing patient care and emergencies.
school year. The Business Office will Defiance Middle School-Emily Clark, ed to the emergency call for blood and Type O positive is the most transfused
also begin closing grants from this past Mary Born platelet donations issued by the Ameri- blood type and can be given to patients
school year over the next month as well. Holgate-Karen Thomas can Red Cross in early July. Still, there with any Rh-positive blood type. Type O
Over the next month, the CFO and Pike-Delta Elementary- Jessica York continues to be an emergency need for negative is the universal blood type and
Superintendent will be completing the Pike-Delta Middle School- Janey Al- donors of all blood types, especially type can be given to any patient. It’s what
High Performing ESC application, which len Dunford O, to give now to address a severe blood emergency room personnel reach for
when approved provides NwOESC with Patrick Henry Elementary-Bryan shortage. when there is no time to determine the
$26 per student funding compared to Hieber, Kathy Sonnenberg blood type of patients in the most seri-
$24. It is the third year for this process Swanton Middle School-Amanda Red Cross blood donations are be- ous situations.
and requires we show a net 5% savings Carrizales, Julie LaPoint ing distributed to hospitals faster than
across five service areas provided to Wauseon Middle School-Elise Marks they are coming in, and right now there In thanks, all those who come to do-
our area districts as compared to what 21st Century Program Assistant: is less than a five-day blood supply on nate blood or platelets July 30 through
it would cost them to provide on their Wauseon Middle School – Susan hand. The Red Cross strives to keep Aug. 30, 2018, will receive a $5 Amazon.
own or through a private provider. The Benson, Victoria Godsey a five-day supply of blood to meet the com Gift Card via email. (Restrictions
Substitute Paraprofessionals: Mary needs of patients and to be prepared for apply; see amazon.com/gc-legal. More
Baker, Sara Bateman, Jeri Beaver- emergencies that require significant vol- information and details are available at
son, Gary Bidlack, Rita Bilen, Bonnie umes of donated blood products. RedCrossBlood.org/Together.)
Boff, Kassandra Brown, Carol Carpen-
ter, Deborah Drewes, Kaydee Geldien, “Patients don’t get a summer break Donors of all blood types are urged
Amanda Gilmore, Cheri Goetz, Camer- from the need for lifesaving treatments, to make an appointment to give now us-
on Hewson, Judith Horning, Skeat Hug, so it is critical that hospitals have ac- ing the free American Red Cross Blood
Maryann Mitchell Hurst, Melissa Miles, cess to blood products each and every Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.
Pamela Menz, Susan Morgan, Laura day,” said Rodney Wilson, communica- org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-
Parker, Mackenzie Robison, Jennifer tions mananger of the Red Cross Indi- 800-733-2767).
Ruetz, Tara Thatcher, Laura Vasko, Ja- ana Ohio Blood Services Region. “We
mie Vogelsong, Christine Wood, Jami sincerely appreciate those who have re- Upcoming blood donation opportuni-
Young sponded to the call to help save lives, ties July 25-Aug. 15:
Substitute Teachers: Kari Altstaet- but the emergency need remains. Those
ter, Sara Bateman, Wendall Beck, who haven’t rolled up a sleeve to give are WILLIAMS COUNTY
urged to do so today.” Bryan- 8/9/2018: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
Knights of Columbus Bryan, 1216 Buf-
There is a particular need for type O falo Road

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Bryan Alive Stages Ice Cream Social Event

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was anything but quiet on the evening of July 26. It was then that Bryan Alive
staged a very well attended ice cream social event that brought together vendors, News
live music, and lively socializing. Bryan Alive describes themselves as a group of
motivated and energetic small business owners, with a vision of restoring a sense
of community to Bryan by hosting events like the ice cream social. The purpose for
the events being to support the small businesses, creating networking opportuni-
ties, and serving the needs of the community.

Brooklyne Montalvo, the President of Bryan Alive, said, “The long term goal for
our group is to regain a sense of community in Bryan. We want to bring people to-
gether for fun events like we’re trying to put on. We want to help support our small
businesses which will be the heart of our community, and eventually, long term,
we would like to grow as a group. The more volunteers that we can have, the more
that we can do with these events, and then eventually the more that we can do to
help our community.”

Look up Bryan Alive on Facebook, and follow them as they continue to line up
more events, including the Summer Sendoff Block Party on August 25.

NSCC’s Phlebotomy Technician
Students Recognized In Ceremony

ARCHBOLD, OHIO – Eleven students The following graduates were hon-
completing Northwest State Community ored:
College’s phlebotomy technician certifi-
cate program were recently recognized in Defiance County: Amber Palladino
a special ceremony held for the gradu- (Defiance), Preeti Patel (Defiance)
ates.
Lenawee (MI) County: Olivia Chitten-
This program leads to entry-level po- den (Morenci), Erin Vanderpool (Morenci)
sitions in the health care field, and stu-
dents earning the phlebotomy techni- Williams County: Lakota Chan-
cian certificate may choose to continue thakham (Montpelier), Taylor Colon (Bry-
their education for an associate degree in an), Ava Moats-Landis (Bryan), Kristina
medical assisting. Short (Montpelier), Cady VanDeVoorde
(Pioneer), Hilliary Weber (Edon), Alisha
Wheeler (Edgerton)

PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF

4-H News

Local 4-H Members
Shoot At Nationals
WILLIAMS COUNTY GRADUATES ... (Front) Alisha Wheeler, Cady VanDeVoorde.
The 2018 Ohio 4-H National Shoot- tion and management with Logan dick (Back) Hilliary Weber, Kristina Short, Taylor Colon, Lakota Chanthakham. (Ava
ing Sports Team Returned from Grand of Sharp Shooters in this discipline. Also Moats-Landis not present for pictures)
Island, Nebraska after a successful week on day one, Dominik Schmitt of Sharp
of competition. Thirty-two youth repre- Shooters placed 11th in Rapidfire Air Twenty-Two Complete Practical
sented Ohio competing in air rifle, air Pistol. On day two, Luke Borton from Nursing Program At NSCC
pistol, compound archery, recurve ar- Fulton County of the Hunting and Wild-
chery, hunting and wildlife, muzzleload- life team placed 9th in hunter skills. On ARCHBOLD, OHIO – Twenty-two Cory Orta (Defiance)
ing, pistol, and shotgun. day three, Jonathan Dorsten of Sharp students from Northwest State Com- Fulton County: Holly Buczko (Swan-
Shooters , a member of the Air Pistol munity College’s practical nursing
Each team shot three days with dif- team, tied for first place taking 2nd in program celebrated completion of the ton), Jennifer Connolly (Wauseon), Erin
ferent competitions in all disciplines. the slow fire competition. Jonathan also program recently during a special Douglass (Wauseon), Alyssa Gamboe
The Sharp Shooters of Williams County shot a combined three day total to place Graduate Tea ceremony. (Fayette), Jessica Jasso (Wauseon),
4-H Club had six youth and two instruc- him in 10th in the nation overall in Air Brittany Mehlow (Delta), Ambrosia Ro-
tors/coaches selected to be on the Ohio Pistol. Graduates are eligible to take the driguez (Wauseon), Aneesa Volkman
team. National Council Licensure Exam for (Wauseon), Nicole Wernsing (Swanton)
There were over 670 youth between Practical Nursing and upon success-
Youth were Drew Cooley (.22 Small- the ages of 14 and 18 representing 37 ful completion, enter directly into the Henry County: Amelia Grimaldo (Na-
bore Rifle), Logan Dick (Hunting and states. Team Ohio took 8th place overall workforce. After obtaining work experi- poleon), Cameron Slee (Holgate)
Wildlife), Weston Dick (.22 Smallbore for the 2018 4-H Nation Shooting Sports ence, they may continue their educa-
Rifle), Jonathan Dorsten (Air Pistol), Championship. tion and pursue a degree in registered Lucas County: Jasimine Broughton
Dominik Schmitt (Air Pistol), and Col- nursing. (Toledo)
lin Vance (.22 Smallbore Pistol. Coaches The team would like to thank the
were Tom Schmitt (Air Pistol and Steve following sponsors for their support: The following graduates were recog- Paulding County: Thomas West
Skiles (Shotgun). These youth and Friends of NRA Foundation, Tri-State nized during the ceremony: (Oakwood)
coaches have been selected to return to Friends of NRA, Maumee Valley Friends
the 2019 Nationals. The youth will all be of NRA, Blanchard Valley Friends of NRA, Defiance County: Deven Froelich Van Wert County: Dawn Cooper
in different discipline. Mercer County Friends of NRA, South- (Defiance), Phyllis Gaouette Bory (De- (Van Wert)
ern Ohio Friends of NRA, Dynamic Dies fiance), Cassandra Montez (Defiance),
On day one, the hunting and wildlife Inc., and Almighty Cleaning Service. Williams County: Krista Blocksom
team placed 5th in wildlife identifica- (Stryker), Alyssa Cooper (Bryan), Alexis
Hugg (Stryker), Katie Irwin (Edgerton)

PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTOS PROVIDED

TEAM MEMBERS ... (Front) Johnathan Dorsten, Weston dick, Logan Dick, Drew FULTON COUNTY ... Erin Douglass, Aneesa Volkman, Jennifer Connolly, Jessica
Cooley. (Back) Tom Schmitt, Dominik Schmitt, Collin Vance, Steve Skiles, Jeff Dick Jasso, Ambrosia Rodriguez, Holly Buczko, Alyssa Gamboe, Brittany Mehlow, Nicole
4-H Specialist. Wernsing.

Pettisville Ever-Ready 4-H Club
Discusses Funds Raised

The Pettisville Ever-Ready 4-H Club missed the last meeting. WILLIAMS COUNTY ... Alyssa Cooper, Katie Irwin, Krista Blocksom, Alexis Hugg.
held its 8th 4-H meeting on July 23rd at Fulton County livestock entries are
the Pettisville Park Pavilion.
due by August 1st. Livestock books are
Funds raised from the Chicken BBQ due at the next meeting which is August
Fundraiser were used to purchase new 7th at 7:30.
club fair signs, sponsor Jr. Fair tro-
phies, a donation toward the $1,000 We will also be having our club ice
match from the Ohio 4-H Foundation cream party for club members and their
challenge if the county raises $1,000 lo- family at the next meeting. Fair tickets
cally, club member scholarships, dona- were given out to sell & you can also
tion to the Pettisville Park and for the get these at the next meeting to sell. All
club 4-H booth. passes will be due back by the August
23rd meeting.
Club t-shirt orders are due at the
next meeting – form online for those who SUBMITTED BY PEGGY KRUSE,

HEAD ADVISOR

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Protest Of Michindoh Drilling CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE
Montpelier Council Hosts Contentious Session ...
Plan Held At The

Williams County Court House the aquifer and threatening public health and the local Any person or entity has to meet these requirements.
economy. Kidston argues if a company wanted to move to the area
A call out by Josh Nichols on social media to pro- and set up shop and planned to draw 500,000 gallons a
test Artesian of Pioneer’s plans to sell water from the Others were angered that Kidston would profit from day out of the aquifer, because that company would bring
Michindoh aquifer brought together people from Ohio, taking water out of the aquifer and selling to other com- jobs and tax revenue to the county, no one would say a
Michigan, and Indiana. While estimates are that there munities for a profit. word.
were 20-30 in attendance, several more stopped to
sign the petitions. Nathan Thompson, who ran the meeting in place of He says he’s no different.
Mayor Steve Yagelski, reminded the audience municipali- “My product will give jobs and tax revenue to Williams
The protest was held on the sidewalk in front of ties do not allow drilling of private wells, so they should be County and Pioneer,” Kidston said. “I didn’t know profit
the Williams County Courthouse in an area where the contacting the townships. was a bad word.”
group was not in need of a permit. The plan for now is Not only Kidston, but the farmers who lease to him will
to hold the protest on the square in Bryan each Sun- Kidston still has to gain commitments from the towns profit from the deal, he said.
day. More information can be found on the Protest The to the south and west of Toledo to purchase water for 40 The key part of the plan is water is a renewable re-
Michindoh Drilling Plan facebook page. years. He needs at least a guarantee of 3 million gallons a source, the same as wind, Kidston said.
day to make it worthwhile. Kidston has approached several communities who are
Remains Of WWII Sailor From in the midst of negotiating with Toledo over future wa-
Oklahoma Returning To Family He is convinced there is more than enough water in the ter purchases. The issue is the cost and quality of water
aquifer to handle the extra demand on the system. He also from Toledo. The village of Whitehouse in a summary of
COWETA, Okla. (AP) — The remains of a sailor from states he has the legal right to take the water from pumps Kidston’s presentation, cited his reference to the village
northwestern Oklahoma killed during the 1941 Japa- he builds on land leased from farmers. of Montpelier’s recent award for municipal water tasting.
nese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, have been identi- “In addition to the consideration of cost and volume,
fied and are being returned to his family. “Water is my business,” the owner of Artesian of Pio- the ground water, as supplied by the Michindoh Aquifer,
neer said. “That’s my product.” shows significant evidence of producing naturally clean
The American Graves Registration Service says and safe water. In fact, the 2017 Berkeley Springs In-
DNA analysis identified the remains exhumed from a If there isn’t enough water in the aquifer to last 1,000 ternational Water Tasting award winner was Montpelier,
national cemetery near Honolulu as those of 20-year- years, he said he won’t go through with the project. He Ohio. Montpelier’s water source is the same Michindoh
old Navy Seaman 1st Class Eugene W. Wicker of Cowe- plans to invest “hundreds of millions of dollars,” in the Aquifer we are considering,” the website stated.
ta, Oklahoma. He was one of 429 USS Oklahoma crew project and wouldn’t do so if the water would run out in To gain a permit, Kidston’s proposal will have to meet
members killed when the battleship was struck by six or seven years. the standards of the Ohio Revised Code and EPA before
Japanese torpedoes and capsized. he can proceed. The laws and regulation will limit anyone
“I’ll be dead before one cent of profit comes out of the in the state.
In April 2015, a new Defense Department directed ground,” Kidston said. “I am doing this for my family. I will Kidston says he will have to prove three things:
that unknown members of the Oklahoma’s dead be ex- need 3-4 million gallons per day before the math works.” 1. The withdrawal rate does not exceed the recharge
humed and subjected to DNA testing. He will be buried rate.
with full military honors Aug. 4, in Fort Gibson, Okla- The Ohio Bar Association states on its website: “Any 2. He will not affect any neighboring community or
homa. person may withdraw water from an aquifer beneath the property.
surface of land it owns or leases. A landowner or lessee 3. It will be a sustainable yield.
PEARL HARBOR VICTIM ... This undated photo pro- also may take water from a stream or lake adjoining its In a related matter, a group opposed to the proposal
vided by the Department of Defense shows Navy Sea- land.” has received permission from the Williams County Board
man 1st Class Eugene W. Wicker. The remains of the of Commissioners to have a demonstration on Sundays
sailor from northwestern Oklahoma killed during the “Historically, a landowner could use the water only until the issue is resolved. Joshua Nichols is leading the
1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, have on its own property. In Ohio, however, a landowner may effort to “protect our water.”
been identified and are being returned to his family. transport water to other locations for use or sale if this While the Williams County Commissioners approved a
(Department of Defense via AP) water withdrawal does not deprive other landowners of resolution to oppose Kidston, even though as Lew Hilkert
access to adequate amounts of water.” said, he has the legal right to do so, the Fulton County
FULTON COUNTY SPORTSMEN’S CLUB IS PLEASED TO HOST Board is keeping an open mind, President Jeff Rupp said.
That is where the state comes in. Kidston will not be drilling a test well. He plans to use
WOMEN & YOUTH TRAP SHOOTING The ODNR has not received an application to register existing wells to test for the aquifer. These will be large
THURSDAY NIGHTS: 5:00 pm to ?? for water withdrawal from the Michindoh Aquifer. Accord- productive wells which have been open for 20 years, he
1st Sunday of each month: 10:00 am to ??? ing to Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 1521.16, the owner of any said.
7700 County Road 14 • Wauseon, OH 43567 water withdrawal facility that has the capacity to with- Even with all this investment, there is the possibility
FREE Shells & Targets for Women & Youth under 17. draw more than 100,000 gallons per day must register the communities to the east are using him as leverage
Shotguns are also provided the facility with the Division of Water Resources. (This is against Toledo to secure a better deal. He admits he may
just a registration, not a permit.), Stephanie Leis of the be just a pawn. But it’s the reaction, or overreaction of
** This trap event is made possible from a grant from the Ohio Division of Wildlife Department of Natural Resources said. some that he finds disturbing.
“Because the Michindoh Aquifer in Ohio is in the Lake “Everyone is freaking out over nothing,” Kidston said.
Erie Basin, withdrawals are subject to the provisions of “That disappoints me.”
the Great Lakes Compact and Ohio’s laws that implement
the Compact,” Leis said. “Under ORC 1522.12 – 1522.14, James may be reached at
any withdrawal from a ground water source in the Lake [email protected]
Erie Basin in Ohio, of more than 1 million gallons per
day averaged over any 90-day period, must obtain a with-
drawal and consumptive use permit from the Chief of the
Division of Water Resources.”
If the withdrawal does not require a permit under ORC
1522.12 – 1522.14, but has a consumptive use of more
than 2 million gallons per day averaged over any 30-day
period, the owner of the facility must obtain a Consump-
tive Use Permit from the Director of ODNR, Leis said.

Delta BOE Takes Steps Towards Placing
Substitute Levy On November Ballot

By: Nate Calvin ment.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Dr. Mattin also proposed that the Board and ad-

After some discussion it was decided by the Delta ministration conduct a survey of the staff in regards to
Board of Education to proceed with the question of a the “state of the district”.
substitute levy to the electors of the Pike Delta York
Local School District on the November 6th, 2018 bal- Nate can be reached at [email protected]
lot. The request will be for a $1,229,937 emergency
level estimated by the Fulton County Auditor at 6.65 PHOTO PROVIDED
mills for a five-year period of time beginning with the
2020 collection year. STATE RECOGNITION ... During the July 18th Delta
School Board meeting, Hunter Tresnan-Reighard, pic-
In other business, the Board recognized Hunter tured here with Board President Mike Ford, was recog-
Tresnan-Reighard for his outstanding performance at nized for his 8th place finish in the Discus at the State
the 2018 State Track and Field meet. The financial Track and Field Meet in June.
report for June 2018 was approved and the Board also
approved the following recommendations from Super- DentaWl CesatreUnity
intendent Ted Haselman: a certified contract to Matt
Brighton for the position of middle school teacher, DENTAL CARE
the resignation of Linda Dailey, athletic supplemen-
tal contracts for Natalie Miller (Assistant Girls Soccer), Get Back-To-School
Jeff Smith (Middle School Head Wrestling), Ryan Ray- Ready With A FREE
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Also approved were Kolina Brown and Angel Blair
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(Middle School Assistant Coach-Football and Girls As-
sistant Basketball).

The Board also approved a Band Camp Overnight
Lock-In at DHS from Saturday August 4th-Monday,
August 6th, the 2018-2019 school year bus routes,
bus stops, bus transfers, and transportation waivers
and authorize the Superintendent and Transportation
Supervisor to make changes as necessary. And autho-
rize the Transportation Supervisor to approve buss
driver certificates to ensure proper certification of dis-
trict drivers for the 2018-2019 school year.

Before adjourning the meeting, board member Dr.
Mike Mattin shared with fellow members that he had
attended the Fulton County Economic Development
meeting and there continues to be interest with prop-
erty located west of Delta stating that several compa-
nies have contacted Matt Gilroy about future develop-

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Pfizer To Build New Facility, Add 450 Jobs In Michigan

By: David Eggert Pfizer, which has 2,200 employees in ally great-paying jobs ...
ASSOCIATED PRESS the Kalamazoo area, could have cho- and Michigan winning
sen to expand at one of a dozen other out over 12 other sites
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Drugmaker facilities. The new 400,000-square- around the world,” said
Pfizer Inc. plans to expand manufac- foot plant is needed because pharma- MEDC CEO Jeff Mason.
turing in Michigan and add 450 jobs ceutical companies must start making Gov. Rick Snyder visited
under an incentives deal approved injectable drugs in sterile, self-con- Pfizer’s existing manu-
Tuesday by the state’s economic de- tained production rooms under Food facturing facility in Por-
velopment arm. and Drug Administration regulations. tage to help announce
the expansion project on
The company is expected to spend Pfizer is the first business to se- Tuesday.
$465 million building a new facility cure Michigan’s “Good Jobs” incen- Pfizer said its invest-
in Portage near Kalamazoo, with pro- tives, which were enacted into law a ment will strengthen the
duction starting in 2024. The Michi- year ago in a bid to attract large-scale company’s ability to pro-
gan Strategic Fund Board approved expansions. The drugmaker will keep duce life-saving inject- ADDING JOBS ... Gov. Rick Snyder answers questions
an $11.5 million package, including all of the income taxes associated able medicines. after a press conference to announce the expansion of
$10.5 million in tax incentives and with 354 of the 450 jobs for 10 years the Pfizer campus in Portage, Mich., Tuesday, July 24,
a $1 million grant for the creation of — capped at $10.5 million. Those po- “Every day, we strive 2018. (Daniel Vasta/Kalamazoo Gazette via AP)
450 qualified new jobs. sitions will pay an average wage of to enhance our ability to
about $70,000. bring medicines to the
Average pay will range from patients who need them, with meeting planning, back office
$70,100 to $93,300. “This is exactly what the Good Jobs and the new facility we are building processing, trade shows and other
package was about, to be able to com- in Michigan will help us continue to services.
Michigan Economic Development pete for large investments with re- deliver therapies that significantly im-
Corp. officials said New York-based prove people’s lives,” Chairman and — a $2.7 million grant for Spain-
CEO Ian Reed said in a statement. based SAPA Transmission Inc. to lo-
Library News cate its North American headquarters
The city of Portage has offered Pfiz- in Macomb County’s Shelby Town-
Magic Show With Jim Barron er a 50 percent property tax abate- ship, where it also plans to spend
At Edgerton Branch Library ment to construct the facility there. $40 million on a new production fa-
cility and add 223 jobs. The company
Also Tuesday, the state economic builds transmissions for tracked and
development board approved: wheeled vehicles in the defense in-
dustry.
— a $2 million grant for Saginaw-
based Morley Companies Inc. to ex- Follow David Eggert on Twitter at
pand in Saginaw County and add 525 https://twitter.com/DavidEggert00 .
jobs, with an investment of $5.2 mil- His work can be found at https://ap-
There are magicians who amaze ning and Harry Blackstone Jr. as major lion. The company helps businesses news.com/search/David%20Eggert
and comedians who make you laugh influences. “One of my favorite memo-
but few combine the two art forms like ries is performing with my family be- President Trump Slams Rate Increases
magician/comedian Jim Barron who fore an audience that included Black- By Independent Federal Reserve
will bring his unique show, of hilari- stone himself. Following the show we
ous illusion and fun, to the Edgerton all got to meet him and he told me how in the financial markets
Branch Library on Friday, August 10 much he enjoyed our performance. It’s was muted. The U.S.
at 1:00 pm. a thrill I’ll never forget!” says Barron. dollar fell to 112.46 yen
from 112.84 yen earlier,
Barron became interested in magic Upon graduation from Vincennes and yields on Treasurys
at the age of 10 and, while in the 5th University with a degree in Broadcast- dipped slightly.
and 6th grades, often performed magic ing Technology, he started a career in After Trump’s inter-
shows for classmates at Hamilton El- radio all the while perfecting the speak- view with CNBC was
ementary in Hamilton Indiana. ing and comedic skills he employs in made public, Lindsay
his live comedy magic performance. Walters, a White House
“There weren’t as many outlets for Today, when he’s not appearing with spokeswoman, said the
learning magic back then as there are his magic act, he’s part of the award president “respects the
today so I read and re-read every book winning morning team at WBCL radio independence of the Fed.”
on magic in the school library. After I’d in Ft. Wayne. “The president’s views
read all those, I visited the library in on interest rates are well-
Edon, Ohio which was just across the A few of his other radio credits in- known, and his comments
state line from my home in Alvarado clude stints at WOWO Radio and WAJI. ANSWERING QUESTIONS ... Federal Reserve Board today are a reiteration of
and read all theirs too,” said Barron. Barron and his fellow performers Phil Chair Jerome Powell testifies during a House Commit- those long held positions,
Reaser and Larry Bower were recently tee on Financial Services hearing, Wednesday, July and public comments,”
Today, Jim Barron performs for cor- awarded the Spectrum Award by the 18, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/ Walters said.
porate events, festivals, fundraisers Indiana Association of Broadcasters Jacquelyn Martin)
and even schools. Following his show, for “Best Morning Show in Indiana.” Speaking about Fed
it’s not unusual to hear comments policy in his interview
like, “I haven’t had that much fun in Looking for entertainment for your By: Zeke Miller, Josh Boak, with CNBC, Trump said he is “letting
a long time” and “I’ve seen magic acts next event? Barron guarantees to make and Ken Thomas them do what they feel is best.”
before but they never made me laugh yours unforgettable, outstanding and
like this! This show is really unique!” fun! He can be reached at 260-459- ASSOCIATED PRESS But his comments raised alarms, in-
1745 or online at [email protected].
Unusual and notable performanc- WASHINGTON (AP) — President cluding with some former Fed officials
es by Barron include escaping from a The FREE library program will be Donald Trump on Thursday cast aside who saw in his remarks a possible effort
regulation straight jacket before nine filled with excitement for all ages! You concerns about the Federal Reserve’s to apply public pressure on the central
thousand people during halftime at the don’t want to miss the chance to meet independence, saying he was “not hap- bank.
first Ft. Wayne Freedom football game. the magical Jim Barron. The Edger- py” with the Fed’s recent interest rate “I am not pleased,” said Carl Tan-
He also successfully predicted the final ton Branch Library is located at 319
score of a Ft. Wayne Wizards baseball North Michigan Avenue. To learn more,
game before a record, sold out crowd. please call Shanea Herman at 419-
298-3230.
Barron cites magicians Doug Hen-

increases. nenbaum, a former Chicago Fed official
Trump told CNBC in an interview: and chief economist at Northern Trust.
Make A “Book Pumpkin” “I don’t like all of this work that we’re “The remarks certainly aren’t an imme-
At Edgerton Branch Library putting into the economy and then I see diate threat to Fed independence, but
rates going up.” they break with the tradition of respect-
The Edgerton Branch Library will be offering a fun craft program for adults on Last month, the Fed raised its ful distance.”
Monday, August 20 at 5:30 pm. Instructor Paulette Polley will guide you through benchmark rate for a second time this Randall Kroszner, a former Fed gov-
turning an old recycled book into a “pumpkin,” which will make the perfect Fall year and projected two more increases ernor, said the central bank has with-
decoration for your home! This event is free, and all materials will be provided by in 2018. Its rate hikes are meant to stood political pressure before and will
the library, along with refreshments. You must sign up to attend. prevent the economy from overheating continue to do so under Powell’s leader-
and igniting high inflation. But rate in- ship.
The Edgerton Branch Library is located at 319 North Michigan Avenue. For more creases also make borrowing costlier “The Fed has often faced political
information, please contact Shanea Herman at (419) 298-3230. for households and companies and can pressures — from Congress, presidents,
weaken the pace of growth. In partic- Treasury secretaries and innumerable
ular, the Fed’s most recent rate hikes outside groups,” said Kroszner, an eco-
could dilute some of the benefit of the nomics professor at the University of
tax cuts Trump signed into law last Chicago. “My experience at the Fed is
“The Kissing Hand” Animal Workshop year. consistent with what Jay Powell recent-
At Edgerton Branch Library The president acknowledged that his ly said — being non-political is deep in
comments about the Fed would likely the Fed’s DNA — and I believe that Jay
Children who will be going in to Kindergarten and 1st Grade are invited to at- raise concerns. The central bank has will keep it that way.”
tend “The Kissing Hand” Animal Workshop at the Edgerton Branch Library. Held long been seen as needing to operate During the 2016 presidential cam-
on Wednesday, August 08 from 11:00 to 11:30 am, attendants will bring their own free of political pressure from the White paign, Trump was highly critical of the
teddy bear to life, at this mobile workshop! This FREE program is limited to 15 House or elsewhere to properly manage Fed and accused its policymakers of
participants, so you must register to attend. interest rate policy. keeping rates at ultra-low levels to fa-
The Fed’s dual mandate is to maxi- vor Democrats. But he also told CNBC
The Edgerton Branch Library is located at 319 North Michigan Avenue. For more mize employment and stabilize prices. during the campaign that he is a “low
information, please contact Shanea Herman at (419) 298-3230. By maintaining its independence, the interest-rate-person.”
central bank can make politically con- Past efforts to apply political pres-
tentious decisions to combat economic sure on the Fed have sometimes hurt
“Reading Has Its Rewards” challenges, like the huge bond purchas- the economy. President Richard Nix-
Pioneer Library Partners With Logger’s es it made after the 2008 financial cri- on encouraged Arthur Burns, the Fed
Lounge For Adult Reading Challenge sis to help drive down long-term rates to chairman at the time, to help boost eco-
support the economy. That policy drew nomic growth ahead of Nixon’s 1972
rebukes from many Republican law- landslide re-election. That episode ul-
makers. timately triggered runaway inflation
In February, Jerome Powell, Trump’s that took a decade to tame and required
hand-picked choice, became Fed chair- raising the Fed’s policy rate above 15
The Pioneer Branch Library has part- W. First Street Pioneer, OH 43554. man. Last week, Powell said in an in- percent — more than eight times the
nered with local restaurant, Logger’s Punch cards must be redeemed by terview with the radio program Mar- rate’s current average.
Lounge to offer a reading challenge, ketplace that he didn’t expect to face George H.W. Bush’s administration
with a punch card reward, for adults. March 31, 2019. Participants are limited pressure from the White House. complained that he felt the Fed’s failure
The “Reading Has Its Rewards” program to one punch card per person, through- “We have a long tradition here of con- to cut rates more quickly in 1992 con-
will begin on August 01 and will run out the challenge. All punch cards will ducting policy in a particular way, and tributed to his re-election defeat that
through January 31. Adult library card be kept at Pioneer Library, until able to that way is independent of all political year.
holders will be put to the test with a be redeemed. You must be graduated concerns,” Powell said. “We do our work When Robert Rubin led President Bill
goal to read 10 books checked out from from high school to participate. If you in a strictly nonpolitical way, based on Clinton’s National Economic Council,
the Pioneer Branch Library. With each are not already a Williams County Pub- detailed analysis, which we put on the he adopted a rule of never commenting
book read, you will receive a punch on lic Library card holder, you can sign up record transparently.” on the Fed’s actions — a policy that was
your punch card. After 10 punches, you for a library card at the Pioneer Branch He added, “No one in the administra- subsequently followed by the George W.
are able to redeem your punch card, at Library, or any other WCPL branch. tion has said anything to me that really Bush and Obama administrations.
Logger’s Lounge for a reward of a FREE gives me concern on this front.” AP Economics Writer Martin
pulled pork sandwich, along with one The Pioneer Branch Library is locat- The reaction to Trump’s remarks Crutsinger contributed to this report.
side. Logger’s Lounge is located at 101 ed at 106 Baubice Street. For more in-
formation, please contact Rose King at
(419) 737-2833.

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Senior Center News

Edgerton Senior Center Celebrates Birthdays & Anniversaries For
July Birthdays & Anniversaries July At Montpelier Senior Center

CELEBRATIONS ... July Birthday’s at The Montpelier Senior Center. Standing left
to right: Sylvia Brak & Janet Bennett. Seated: Jeanne & Dave Magnuson, celebrat-
ing 33 years of marriage.

Birthdays For The Month Of
July At The Bryan Senior Center

PHOTO PROVIDED

JULY HONOREES ... Celebrating birthdays in July are front row-Dorothy Bigger
and Dan Allomong and in the back row celebrating their anniversary are Carolyn
and LaVern Franz.

Bryan Senior Center Announces
Regular Euchre Party Results

The Bryan Senior Center hosted its The winners of the door prizes were:
regular euchre game on Tuesday, July Ruth Ramsey, Shirley Williams, Bon-
17, 2018. There were 16 players pres- nie Harrison and Laverne Wirth. The
ent. The winners for the day were: 1st next regular euchre party will be held
place went to: Bonnie Harrison with a on, Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 1 to
261. 2nd place went to: Janet Bennett 3 pm. For more information call: 419-
with a 247. 636-4047.

JULY BIRTHDAYS ... Members of the Bryan Senior Center with July birthdays
Fulton County Senior are sitting-Loree Castor, Dale Miller, Cliff Shidler and standing are Rose Lirot and
JoAnn Beucler.

Center Upcoming Events North Central Well Represented
At All-Ohio Fair Band
Some upcoming events to which all noon, Sept. 25 at Evergreen Library in
Senior Sites are invited: Metamora from 10-noon, Sept. 27 at PHOTO PROVIDED
Wyse Commons at Archbold Fairlawn.
Aug. 2-Ronald McDonald House Tour Make a appointment in advance for any STATE ... North Central High School All-Ohio State Fair Band Members: L to
and Lunch at Olive Garden (second trip) of these dates by calling 419-337-9299. R: Austin Echler, Evan Livengood, Blake Sakos, North Central Band Director,
Jason Luthy, Trystan Yoder.
Aug. 7-Free Concert by Bloomer Bunch Wauseon Highlights: Golden Drum-
(a musical family) at Delta Senior Center mers-Friday a.m.;Choir Practice Tues- Talented musicians from all the duration of the fair, at the Ohio
day 1 p.m.; Tai Chi every Tuesday and across the State of Ohio gathered in Expo Center on July 21st. From
Aug. 9-Father John’s Microbrewery Thursday; Food and Fitness Aug. 7&21; our State Capitol to show off their the 21st through the 24th the par-
Tour and Meal in Bryan Pepper Wednesday 1p.m.; Line Dancing talents to fair goers, as well as sev- ticipants followed a rigorous pre-fair
Mondays 1 p.m.; Bingo Thursday morn- eral others in Columbus. schedule where they rehearsed close
Aug. 13-Archbold Site Visits the Ful- ings; Birthday Party first Friday; Gentle to 60 pieces of concert music of vari-
ton Co. Museum Movement resumes in September; Toenail Since 1925, The All-Ohio State ous styles and genres as well as nu-
clinic Sept. 26 call early for appointment, Fair Band has been a featured at- merous marches. The rehearsal pe-
Aug. 21-National Senior Citizen Day; $15 fee, soak feet for 30 minutes before traction of the Ohio State Fair. Ap- riod culminated with a performance
Concert, Prizes and Dessert you arrive. proximately 200 superior high school at the Ohio Statehouse. Once the
musicians are selected for member- Ohio State Fair began on July 25th,
Aug. 24-Choir Performs at Swanton Archbold Highlights: Bingo Fridays; ship annually based on a number of the band members remain housed
Senior Center Blood Pressure Check Aug.27; Toenail factors including student ability and on-site and perform over 90 times
Clinic Aug. 27 call early for appointment, recommendation from their local during the 12-day Fair continuing a
Aug. 27-Choir Performs at Fulton $15 fee, soak feet for 30 minutes before band directors. During a two-week long standing tradition of entertain-
Manor you arrive. stay at the Ohio State Fair, partici- ing Ohio’s citizens. The bands final
pating students receive a unique mu- performance will be on Sunday, Au-
Aug. 29 Spangler Candy Factory Tour Fayette Highlights: Bingo every Thurs- sical and educational experience, as gust 5th.
Sept. 5-Senior Day at Fulton County day; Blood Pressure Check Aug. 21; well as an opportunity to build many
Fair Birthday Lunch first Thursday; Toenail lasting friendships. Included in this For more information on the All-
Sept. 11-Toledo Zoo Clinic Aug. 21call early for appointment, year’s band were North Central stu- Ohio State Fair Band, please visit
Sept. 13-Shopping in Angola $15 fee, soak feet for 30 minutes before dents Trystan Yoder, Austin Echler, their website http://www.aosfb.
Sept. 20-Fort Meigs, Perrysburg you arrive. Evan Livengood and Blake Sakos. com/index.html or their Facebook
For those interested in volunteering, page https://www.facebook.com/al-
there is a need for Volunteers at the Se- Delta Highlights: Bingo Thursdays; This years’ members arrived at lohiostatefairband/
nior Center booth at the Fulton County Blood Pressure Check second Tuesday; the Rhodes Center, their home for
Fair again this year. Contact Beth at 419- Birthday Lunch first Thursday; Toenail
337-9299 to sign up for a shift between Clinic Aug. 14 call early for appointment,
August 31 and September 6, where duties $15 fee, soak feet for 30 minutes before
while staffing will include things such as you arrive.
handing out brochures, newsletters and
meal tickets. Swanton Highlights: Bingo Wednes-
Schedule for seeing Val Edwards, In- days; Birthday Lunch first Wednesday;
formation and Referral Specialist, who Toenail Clinic Aug. 13 call early for ap-
will help with understanding Medicare pointment, $15 fee, soak feet for 30 min-
and SS issues, insurance, bills, complet- utes before you arrive.
ing applications and more:
Sept. 12 Delta Library from 10-noon,
Sept. 20 at Swanton Library from 10-

Bryan Senior Center Announces

Regular Euchre Party Results

The Bryan Senior Center hosted its were: Cletus Noll, Gary Okuley and Mar-
regular euchre party on July 24, 2018. garet McBride.
There were 15 players present. The win-
ners for the day were:1st place went to: The next regular euchre party will
Lois Maugel. 2nd place went to: Ruth be held on July 31, 2018 from 1 to 3
Ramsey. The winners of the door prizes pm. For more information call: 419-636-
4047.

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Williams County Extension Office Williams County Commissioners
Adds Two Key Staff Members Hear About JFS Training Program
the program is over.” “ I am working on a
PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF By: James Pruitt Graduation is 6 p.m. Williams County job fair,
THE VILLAGE REPORTER and Wedco is going to as-
NEW HIRES ... From left, Beck McGuire, Stacey Perry and John Schoenhals of the Aug. 13 at the Eagles. A sist me with this,” Renard
OSU Extension office appeared before the Williams County Board of Commission- Nearly a dozen local new cycle will begin in said. The event runs from
ers July 26. McGuire is new SNAP educator for the county and Perry is the 4-H teenagers are gaining life October, she said. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday,
educator. skills through a program October 26 at the Quality
offered through the Wil- Community support Inn in Holiday City
By: James Pruitt dollars (food stamps) stretch their aid liams County Jobs and has been great, with calls
THE VILLAGE REPORTER by making better choices on what and Family Services office. from West Unity coming “They said they would
where they buy food. in asking how people can donate their atriums for
Two new staff members at the Wil- The Board of Commis- help or offers of work- this, for Williams County
liams County Extension Office will allow Schoenhals is the agriculture educa- sioners heard from three sites, Osburn said. employers. Several rooms
the agency to get up to speed helping tor for Williams County with Ohio State self-sufficiency special- off of the atrium will also
the local farming, 4-H and low-income Extension. With the addition of Perry ists who work under “The community is be donated so we can help
segments of the population. and McGuire, he is now freed up to Director Fred Lord. The reaching out, they want prep before the job fair.
spend more time reaching out the local three women have been to be a part of teaching
The Board of Commissioners was Ag community. running the CCMEP these kids work ethics, “We’re going to try to
introduced to Stacey Perry and Beck summer program. teaching them manners, get transportation, do a
McGuire by Agriculture Educator John The commissioners later met at the teaching them the mid- bus shuttle. I’m working
Schoenhals. The three work out of the West Unity Senior Center for the month- The three specialists dle-class secrets that they on that right now. And
Ohio State University office at 1425 E. ly meeting with Maggie Fisher of the De- are Susie Osburn, Cher- have no idea,” Osburn kind of make it manda-
High St. partment of Aging. yl Renard and Sunshine said. “So, even the com- tory somehow for people
Faunce. CCMEP stands munity is reaching out to that are on food assis-
Perry is the new 4H Extension educa- Numbers for June: Bryan - Served for Comprehensive Case help make this a success- tance or cash, make them
tor. She was hired July 9, and said she 1,097 (Average of 52 for the 21 days Management and Em- ful program. So we thank come. Or, you know, try
has been very busy doing miscellaneous open in June), Edgerton - Served 264 ployment Program. It is you for your support.” to get them to come.”
judging, food and clothing judging. (Average of 16 for the 16 days open in open to local young peo-
June), Edon - Served 170 (Average of 10 ple ages 14-24. In the Commissioner Brian The employers are ex-
“This last week we had our chicken for the 16 days open in June), Montpe- summer program there Davis commented on his cited as well and have
barbecue fundraiser, which was a big lier - Served 725 (Average of 34 for the are 11 individuals aged experience at one of the asked how they can help.
success. Now we are turning our at- 21 days open in June), Pioneer - Served 14-18. classes taught by Os-
tention to livestock interviews that are 169 (Average of 10 for the 16 days open burn. She invited Davis The jobseekers on as-
happening on August 15, and then of in June), Stryker - Served 220 (Average Of the 11 students, to see what they do and sistance will be held ac-
course all of the preparations that need of 13 for the 16 days open in June), and nine are completing the he was impressed by the countable to get three sig-
to be made for the Williams County Fair West Unity - Served 347 (Average of 16 program successfully, students’ maturity and natures from places they
in September,” the Edgerton native said. for the 21 days open in June). Osburn said. There has professionalism. actually visited, Renard
“I’m excited to be here and am excited been a few attendance is- said.
to get to know everyone in our program. Transportation - 987 Totals Trips sues and a couple of job “It was interesting
754 Regular Trips changes. to watch the individu- Faunce handles every-
Perry spent the last eight years living 225 Medical Trips als interact, and one of thing else. She has stu-
and working in Arkansas. She received 8 Passport Trips “That’s where the fall- the things that they were dents that are 14 to 18
a Masters Degree in Higher Education Home Delivery - Served 4,171 meals, behind is with a couple of teaching were shaking she takes with Osburn to
at the University of Arkansas, Little 911 Passport, 629 frozen, 64 Waiver them,” Osburn said. hands -- do a firm grip, the summer leadership
Rock and worked at a STEM residen- Totaling 5,775 in Williams County look the person in the program.
tial high school for academically-gifted Special Events - Edgerton Evening The students have eye, things like that --
juniors and seniors. Meal served 78 seniors, 3 ineligible taken cooking classes which unfortunately to- They began last fall
Updates: New Hires-Wendy Pharo and learning about the day a lot of young people and saw their caseloads
She has done student programming, (Montpelier Site Assistant) My Plate program. This is don’t do that,” Davis said. rise to 50-60. Now they
student leadership, and student activi- Hiring Process for West Unity/Stryk- the successor to the Food “The interacting skills are have backed off a bit,
ties. Then she transitioned to Ouachita er Site Assistant, 20 hours a week M-F Pyramid. sometimes not there. I re- Faunce said.
Baptist University, where she was the Pioneer Evening of Fun, Tuesday ally enjoyed it.
assistant director for Residence Life. Aug. 14 They’ve also gone into “Mainly because the
Working on Senior Bullying presen- a financial literacy pro- “I’d be more than program isn’t suitable for
McGuire is a native of Jonesville, tations with Sarah Carothers gram. happy to come back any- everyone, we know that,
Michigan, and a graduate of Michigan Completed one for Staff July 24 time. The food was good, for sure, Faunce said.
State University. She was a teacher at County Euchre Tournament at Edg- “Each of these stu- and the kids were all nice “So, we just try to focus
Camden-Frontier Schools (Agriculture erton - September 18 dents are employed to me. It was time well on those that are going
and FFA) for six years before resigning County Toledo Zoo Trip - October 23 by us,” Osburn said. spent.” to definitely participate.
to raise her family and help with her “They’re paid through Ne- They have to want to
husband’s business. James can be reached at sco. They work 25 hours The participants are participate, because you
[email protected] a week at $9 an hour and referred to the program can lead a horse to water
She is now the SNAP educator for the they are very successful.” through juvenile court but you can’t make them
county, a position she has held since or schools. The students drink, kind of thing.
February. She helps recipients of SNAP One participant agreed come from single-parent
to let Osburn share his households where the “And right now, that’s
story. He was a judi- mom or dad work a lot who I’ve got. I’ve got more,
cial student. He came to and do not have time to like, 18- to 24-year-olds
CCEMP through that pro- impart skills to their chil- that are really wanting to
gram, and at this point dren. do better, be more, im-
has turned his life around prove their lifestyle. And I
in four weeks. Each of the specialists help them.”
work the program differ-
“He no longer slouches ently. JFS wants to make
in the courtroom. He no sure all these efforts are
longer answers with, “Ye, Cheri Vollmer works being coordinated under
ne, whatever,” Osburn with the PRC empower- Northwest State and the
said. “It is now, ‘Yes sir, ment skills program. program the county has
no sir.’ He makes eye con- going on.
tact, he shakes hands.” “She’s designing... It’s
gonna be when people Lord is working on
The young man now come in and they apply trying to connect a day
teaches kids how to play for a little bit of extra as- where he can get the com-
Mindcraft in school in- sistance, they have to missioners over to North-
stead of going out getting come out and they have to west State so they can
into trouble. take the financial litera- meet the people and hear
cy,” Osburn said. “There’s more about the project
“So, these kids are some different classes on from their perspective on
making a difference,” Os- how to write a resume, an location.
burn said. “We have a appropriate resume, how
young mother who has to... You have income, “I’m waiting for them;
gone into employment but that’s not enough. So apparently there was a
where she more than how can we increase your little bit of a mix-up be-
likely will be hired after income? tween financial aid, but
we’re far enough along
Williams County United Way Discusses Replacement “What can we do to in this project that some-
For 211, Meets New SNAP Educator At Hunger Summit help you with that? times even Northwest
State doesn’t know what
“So, buy healthy food at the grocery store Instead of Renald deals with the one hand is doing versus
prepackaged items at CVS,” McGuire said. workforce aspect, which the other.”
includes dislocated work-
She partners with Jobs and Family Services (which ers ages 25 and up – due James can be reached at
controls her budget). Along with JFS she partners with to plant closures. [email protected]
other groups to find clients.
Wauseon Boy Scouts
She has taught seven Head Start classes in Pulaski, Leave For 50 Mile Hike
Edon and Montpelier. Teaching the 3- and 4-year-olds
NEW EDUCATOR ... The United Way of Williams County was a blast, she said. HIKE ... Boy Scouts from Troop 8, Wauseon left July
hosted the quarterly Hunger Summit at the new offices on 29th for a 50+ mile hike on the Appalachian Trail in
East High Street, July 26. The new SNAP educator, Becky Since no Williams County school has reached the northern Shenandoah National Park. The Scouts plan
McGuire (2nd from right) spoke about her job. 50 percent threshold on free and reduced lunches, she to hike from Compton Gap at the north end of the
is prohibited from entering the public schools. This Skyline Drive to Oaks Overlook, over 50 miles south
By: James Pruitt means she must partner with other organizations to with portions above 4,00 feet during July 30th to Au-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER get her message out. gust 4th. Scouts will be backpacking their food and
Williams County’s new SNAP educator is reaching equipment while on the trail. Pictured above after com-
out to young people to help them make the right choic- Next month, she will be teaching nutrition classes pleting their second 20 mile preparatory hike in Oak
es for nutritious meals. to the residents of The Sanctuary in Bryan. Openings Metropark on July 15th are L-R: Front row;
Representatives of local food banks met for the Lincoln Nofziger, Josh Freestone, Travon Yarbro, Back
quarterly hunger summit hosted by the United Way Other groups she has reached out includes A Re- row; Curt Fauver, adult leader, Anthony Cheezan,
of Williams County July 26. Becky McGuire spoke for newed Mind, as a well as one-day class in Spanish. Shawn Hanson and Tom McLellan, Assistant Scout-
the first 30 minutes on the various programs she has master. Also going, but not pictured is scout Carter
been leading. Since Williams County is a transportation desert, Nofziger. Troop 8 is chartered by Christ United Meth-
McGuire joined the Williams County Extension of- and there is no centralized classroom, an organization odist Church in Wauseon.
fice in February. A Jonesville, Michigan, native, she like the Helping Hands ministry of House of Prayer in
has a masters and bachelor’s degrees from Michigan Montpelier has been a solid partner, McGuire said.
State University. She taught for six years in Camden-
Frontier Schools before resigning to raise her family In the last half of the meeting, the local pantries
and help with her husband’s business. gave updates on how they are doing.
She ended her 15-year hiatus by coming to work
here. The We Care Cabinet got a boost in funding from
“It’s a great office to work for,” McGuire said. $2,500 per quarter to $3,150. That will make it eas-
SNAP is what the federal government calls food ier to stretch its money. Most of what is purchased
stamps now. Her job is help people on SNAP, or who is done through Dollar General. The company allowed
are at, or below the poverty line to stretch their SNAP the agency to use $175-$200 in the $5 coupons she
dollars. accumulated.

The United Way will now refer people to the county
Health Department sites in Bryan and Montpelier for
the free flu shots this year. It has been a struggle get-
ting people to take advantage of the service.

The United Way will fund the old 211 service
through the end of the year. The service helps people
tap into the assistance offered through A Renewed
Mind. The new number is 1-(800) 468-HELP (4357).

James can be reached at
[email protected]

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Return Of Possible Remains Korean War Veterans Hail
Marks 1st Step In Korea Diplomacy Release Of Remains To US

By: Lolita C. Baldor, Ahn Young- to be remains from the Korean War. By: Angie Wang celebrates as the day of “victory in the
Joon, and Kim Ton-Hyung The aircraft then flew from Wonsan to ASSOCIATED PRESS fatherland liberation war.”
ASSOCIATED PRESS Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, near the
South Korean capital of Seoul. EVENDALE, Ohio (AP) — Korean War The return of the remains was the
WASHINGTON (AP) — President veterans around the country had some- latest in a year of major developments
Donald Trump thanked North Korean At the air base, U.S. servicemen thing extra to celebrate Friday as they in U.S.-North Korea relations includ-
leader Kim Jong Un on Friday for “ful- and a military honor guard lined up marked the 65th anniversary of the ar- ing a summit meeting. President Don-
filling a promise” to return the remains on the tarmac to receive the remains, mistice that ended combat. ald Trump thanked North Korean leader
of U.S. soldiers missing from the Kore- which were carried in boxes covered Kim Jong Un for “fulfilling a promise”
an War, as a U.S. military plane made in blue U.N. flags. Officials in North At the southern tip of Manhattan from their June meeting in Singapore.
a rare trip into North Korea to retrieve Korea had no comment on the hando- in New York City, veterans gathered at
55 cases said to contain remains. ver, which came on the 65th anniver- a ceremony to hear from former Rep. “The Koreans, the North Koreans
sary of the end of the Korean War. Charles Rangel and South Korean Am- anyway, are hard to deal with, as pre-
Close to 7,700 U.S. soldiers remain bassador Hyo-Sung Park. vious presidents have found out,” said
unaccounted for from the 1950-53 Once the cases arrive in Hawaii, a Air Force veteran Paul Coyne, 86. “So I
Korean War, and about 5,300 of those series of forensic examinations will be An honor guard presented the Ameri- think he’s trying, and that’s all you can
were lost in North Korea. done to determine if the remains are can flag and played taps to honor sol- do in that situation. Let’s hope it works.”
human and if the dead were American diers killed in the conflict.
North Korea’s move signals a posi- or allied troops killed in the conflict. Jacobs praised Trump as “a fantastic
tive step in Trump’s diplomacy with The veterans who attended said they president” who’s doing the smart thing
Pyongyang, and may restart efforts to Mattis underscored that looming were thankful for the acknowledgement by talking to U.S. adversaries in an ef-
send U.S. teams into the country to question, saying “we don’t know who’s of their service, something they felt was fort to gain a permanent peace agree-
search for additional war dead. in those boxes.” But he said the ges- lacking for a long time. ment.
ture is important for families of the
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis cau- fallen, which could include any of the “When we came home, we had no pa- “The war between the North and the
tioned that the transfer of remains “is allies that also fought in the war. rade,” said Sal Scarlato, who served in South will go on for many years,” Jacobs
separate” from what has so far been Korea and is now the president of the said. “But at least they’re talking ... And
troubled efforts to negotiate the com- “We have families that when they Korean War Veterans Association of eventually, maybe not in my lifetime,
plete denuclearization of North Korea. got the telegram, have never had clo- New York. “We got discharged, we went they’ll get together and have a united
But he said it was a step in the right sure,” Mattis said. “They’ve never gone to work.” Korea.”
direction following the Trump-Kim out and had the body returned.”
summit in Singapore. In Ohio, more than 70 veterans from William Becker, 91, a Navy veteran,
More than 36,000 U.S. troops died all military branches gathered at the GE also praised Trump’s efforts, saying it’s
“This is obviously a gesture of car- in the conflict, including those listed Aviation plant in the Cincinnati sub- important to have talks that could lead
rying forward what they agreed to in as missing in action. urb of Evendale to commemorate the to peace, including between the Koreas.
Singapore and we take it as such,” July 27, 1953, cease-fire. They were
Mattis told reporters Friday. “We also The repatriation of remains could delighted at news that a U.S. military “They’re all Koreans,” Becker said.
look at it as a first step of a restarted be followed by stronger North Korean plane made a rare trip into North Korea “Just like we were when we had a Civ-
process. So we do want to explore ad- demands for fast-tracked discussions to retrieve 55 cases of what are believed il War, we were all Americans ... And
ditional efforts to bring others home.” to formally end the war, which was to be remains of their fallen American hopefully they can come to peace with
stopped with an armistice and not a comrades. each other.”
Despite soaring rhetoric about de- peace treaty. South Korea’s Defense
nuclearization before the Singapore Ministry also said the North agreed to Navy veteran Robert Jacobs, 89, About 7,700 U.S. service members
meeting, the summit ended with only general-level military talks next week called it “a marvelous thing.” are listed as missing from the 1950-53
a vague aspirational goal for a nu- at a border village to discuss reducing Korean War, and 5,300 remains are be-
clear-free Korean Peninsula without tensions across the countries’ heavily Veterans said they hope the remains, lieved to still be in North Korea. The war
describing when and how that would armed border. once identified, will help families at least killed millions, including 36,000 Ameri-
occur. have closure from the loss of loved ones, can soldiers.
The remains are believed to be some with military burials and conferring of
Subsequent talks between U.S. of the more than 200 that North Korea service awards. “But knowing what the terrain looked
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and has held in storage for some time, and like in Korea, I doubt seriously if they’ll
senior North Korean officials got off to were likely recovered from land during At the truce village of Panmunjom in ever get every one of them back,” Jacobs
a rocky start earlier this month, with farming or construction. The vast ma- the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) dividing said. Unfortunately ... the war was terri-
the North accusing the Americans of jority of the war dead, however, have the two Koreas, United Nations Com- ble. They were lost, buried, nobody ever
making “unilateral and gangster-like” yet to be located and retrieved from mand honor guards held flags on Friday marked their graves.”
demands on denuclearization. On cemeteries and battlefields across the during a commemorative ceremony.
Wednesday, Pompeo said a great deal countryside. GE displayed jet engines that have
of work remains ahead of a North Ko- North Korea held a light show and a powered fighter planes. The Korean War
rea denuclearization deal, but he de- Efforts to recover American war mass dance as part of its commemora- was the first to utilize jet fighters in air-
clined to provide any timeline. dead had been stalled for more than tion of the war’s end, which the country to-air combat.
a decade because of a standoff over
Trump, addressing reporters on the North Korea’s nuclear program and a PROGRESS ... Korean War Air Force veteran Paul Coyne reflects on soldiers whose
South Lawn, said Vice President Mike previous U.S. claim that security ar- remains were returned overnight Friday from North Korea, while attending a gath-
Pence would greet the families and the rangements for its personnel working ering of veterans on the 65th anniversary of the war’s armistice on Friday, July 27,
remains of the soldiers. in the North were insufficient. 2018, in Evendale, Ohio. Coyne, 86, said he hopes the veterans will receive proper
military burials and whatever rewards they’re due, and their families will have clo-
“We have many others coming, but From 1996 to 2005, joint U.S.- sure. (AP Photo/Angie Wang)
I want to thank Chairman Kim in front North Korea military search teams
of the media for fulfilling a promise conducted 33 recovery operations June Durable Goods Up
that he made to me, and I’m sure that that collected 229 sets of American Solid 1 Pct … Manufacturers Abide
he will continue to fulfill that prom- remains. The last time North Korea
ise as they search and search and turned over remains was in 2007, By: Christopher Rugaber an Commission President Jean-Claude
search,” Trump said. when Bill Richardson, a former U.N. AP ECONOMICS WRITER Juncker. The two leaders agreed to put
ambassador and New Mexico gover- new tariffs on hold while they negotiated
“These incredible American heroes nor, secured the return of six sets. WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders for long- a broader trade deal that could include
will soon lay at rest on sacred Ameri- lasting U.S. factory goods rose in June the removal of steel and aluminum tar-
can soil,” he added. Washington has said Pyongyang after declining for two months, a sign iffs from European imports.
wouldn’t get sanctions relief and sig- manufacturing is still growing despite a
Pence, the son of a Korean War nificant security and economic re- series of global trade disputes. The Trump administration may still
combat veteran, said in a statement wards unless it firmly commits to impose the duties later this year on auto
that he will participate in the ceremo- a process of completely and verifi- The Commerce Department said imports from Canada, Mexico, Japan and
ny when the remains arrive in the U.S. ably eliminating its nuclear weap- Thursday that durable goods orders — other nations. The Commerce Depart-
United Nations Command said the re- ons. There are lingering doubts about items meant to last at least three years, ment is investigating whether imported
mains will be flown to Hawaii immedi- whether Kim would ever agree to fully from cars to appliances — rose 1 percent cars and trucks are a threat to national
ately after a full honors ceremony in relinquish his nukes, which he may in June. Excluding the volatile trans- security.
Seoul on Wednesday. see as a stronger guarantee of survival portation category, orders increased 0.4
than whatever security assurance the percent, the fifth straight monthly gain. The healthy increase in durable goods
“It is deeply humbling to be part United States could offer. orders points to robust growth in the
of this historic moment,” Pence said. Demand for metals, such as steel and April-June quarter. Most economists
“We will never forget the sacrifices Ahn reported from Pyeongtaek, aluminum, fell 0.4 percent, the second forecast the economy expanded at an
these brave service members and South Korea. Kim reported from Seoul straight drop. Prices for the two metals annual rate of roughly 4.5 percent, with
their families made for our nation and and Baldor from Washington. AP jour- have risen sharply since the Trump ad- some projecting growth as strong as 5
our freedoms.” nalists Eric Talmadge in Pyongyang, ministration placed duties on them this percent.
North Korea, Kim Yong-ho in Pyeong- spring.
Early Friday morning in Korea, a taek, Foster Klug in Seoul, and Ken Still, a few economists lowered their
U.S. Air Force C-17 transport plane Thomas and Sagar Meghani in Wash- But orders for most other goods re- forecasts on Thursday, because the du-
made a rare trip into North Korea to ington contributed to this report. mained healthy, evidence that U.S. trade rable goods report showed a slight decline
retrieve 55 cases of what are believed fights with China, the European Union, in stockpiled goods. And preliminary
Canada and Mexico have yet to signifi- estimates of the trade deficit suggested
HERO RETURNS ... A soldier carries a casket containing a remain of a U.S. cantly restrain manufacturing growth. Americans bought more imported goods
soldier who was killed in the Korean War during a ceremony at Osan Air Base in the second quarter, rather than do-
in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Friday, July 27, 2018. The U.N. Command says A category of orders that tracks busi- mestically-produced items.
the 55 cases of war remains retrieved from North Korea will be honored at a ness investment spending rose 0.6 per-
ceremony next Wednesday at a base in South Korea. (Kim Hong-Ji/Pool Photo cent in June, following a 0.7 percent Economists at JPMorgan Chase cut
via AP increase in the previous month. May’s their forecast for the second quarter to
figure was revised higher from an initial 3.9 percent, from 4.4 percent.
estimate of a 0.2 percent decline.
Analysts say the growth spurt will
Auto orders jumped 4.4 percent, the likely prove temporary, fueled in part by
most in three years. That increase re- a jump in exports to get ahead of retal-
versed a sharp drop in the previous iatory tariffs imposed on U.S. goods by
month that occurred because of a fire other countries. The economy is expect-
at an auto parts plant. It may also have ed to expand just 2.5 percent to 3 per-
partly stemmed from efforts by auto cent in the third quarter.
companies to build up their inventories
ahead of the potential implementation of Separately, the number of people
large U.S. duties on imported cars and seeking unemployment aid rose 9,000 to
car parts. a seasonally adjusted 217,000 last week.
The increase came after applications fell
Yet those auto duties appeared less in the previous week to the lowest level
likely after President Donald Trump took since 1969, a sign that companies are
a step back Wednesday from his global holding onto their staffs and laying off
trade fight after meeting with Europe- few workers.

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Edgerton Homecoming Festival Delivers Something For Everyone

PHOTOS BY ANGI CAMPOS, STAFF

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Turning Up Dirt At Fayette Village Council Receives
The Alvordton Plow Days Petitions To Vacate Alley & Street

By: Nate Calvin Resolution 2018-07- a resolution sup-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER porting a county wide application for
Community Development Block Grant
Two petitions regarding the vacat- Funds for the demolition of blighted
ing of alleys were part of a light agenda dwellings.
for the Fayette Village Council at their
July 25th meeting. Several months ago, A motion was approved to recom-
council was approached by the Bailey mend the Fulton County Commission-
family about the possibility of vacating ers award the park fencing project to
an alley and a street. Village Administra- Inline Fence, Inc of Gibsonburg, Ohio at
tor Genna Biddix informed council that the estimated bid price of $38,060.
a petition to vacate the alley between
Fayette Street and Ohio Street and runs According to Biddix the estimate is
north and south from Railroad Street to over the awarded amount of $31,00 by
the north ending at the old railroad bed $7,060. The total incudes the removal
has been received. and disposal of the softball diamond
chain link fence and the vinyl split rail
A petition was also received to vacate fence along Eagle Street and the west
Ohio Street that runs north and south side of the grove.
from Railroad Street to its north ending
at the railroad bed. The petition cites Sufficient funds have been appro-
the reasons for vacation as “no longer of priated to cover the bid price, however,
use to the public” and “vacation will not after discussion the village crew will do
be detrimental to the general interest. the removal and disposal of each which
will save the village about $3,760.
Both items have been sent to solicitor
Tom Thompson for review. Biddix said In the final item of the meeting,
in the meantime, the water/sewer em- council agreed to combine the July and
ployees will research to make sure there August Public Safety and Governmental
is no water or sewer infrastructure in Affairs committee meeting to be held on
these locations. August 29th, 2018.

Council approved the third reading of Nate can be reached at
[email protected]

PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF Habitat For Humanity Helps Another
Partner Family Build Their Home

By: Angi Scott tional homeowner by helping build their
THE VILLAGE REPORTER credit.

Brooklyne Montalvo of Bryan will “It’s difficult for me as a single mom
soon make the move back to her home- and being self-employed to get a tra-
town of Pioneer with the help of Habitat ditional bank loan” Brooklyne says.
for Humanity. Brooklyne and her 3 chil- Brooklyne is the owner of the quaint
dren: Kaiden, Gemma and Harlow, will Bryan shop, The Bees Knees.
move into their newly built 3 bedroom
house this fall. They also have he requirement of 250
hours of volunteer time working towards
She started the application process the home, but they are able to divide
in the winter of 2017. She filled out those hours with family and friends.
forms, and applications and also gave
her income information. There was even “I urge others to take a chance in ap-
a background check. “Whatever they plying. What do you have to lose?”
asked for, I gave them” she said.
There will be an informational meet-
Habitat for Humanity assists to pro- ing on August 23rd at 7 pm in the Bryan
vide decent and affordable housing to branch of the Williams County Public
hardworking families. A Habitat house Library. Currently, Habitat is seeking
is not a free home; the applicants must a partner family for 2019. The meet-
qualify and must have the ability to pay ing will provide the information needed
the mortgage with the payment options to apply to becoming a partner family.
that Habitat lays out for them. Habi- Habitat for Humanity can always use
tat for Humanity helps give a stepping volunteers whether skilled or not.
stone to work towards being a conven-
Angi can be reached at
[email protected]

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Cameron Hospital To Open
Women’s Health STI Clinic

Tracy Donley, fection) Clinic.
Cameron’s Community Health Director Beginning August 1, 2018, patients

Angola, Ind.— Thanks to a very gener- 18 and older will be able to receive free
ous grant provided by the Women’s Fund and confidential testing for gonorrhea,
of the Steuben County Community Foun- chlamydia, pregnancy testing, and other
dation, Cameron Memorial Community appropriate testing determined by the
Hospital is pleased to open its first Wom- provider. The clinic will be open every
en’s Health STI (sexually transmitted in- Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
on a first come first served basis, and is
located in the Urgent Care of Cameron
Hospital building (1381 N. Wayne St.) in
Angola. Patients are asked to use the rear
entrance of the building.

“All individuals that receive testing are
asked to return the following week to re-
ceive their results,” said Tracy Donley,
Cameron’s Community Health director. “If
a test is determined to be positive for a STI,
we will have treatment options available
for that individual and their partner.” Ad-
ditional information on safe sex and birth
control options will be available through
the clinic as well.

For more information about the Wom-
en’s Health STI Clinic, please call 260-
667-5625.

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Cameron Woods Hosts Public Archbold School Board
Open House & Cruise In Makes Final Preparations For
The Upcoming School Year

By: Nate Calvin (Concessions)-$900.00, Jeremy King-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER $500.00, Robin Wyse-$100.00, Diane Ber-
nath-$50.00. The board authorized the
Angola, Ind. – Cameron Woods Se- of our residents have come to consider The Archbold Board of Education met Fund Advance return of $5,000 from 009
nior Living Community is pleased to Cameron Woods their second home, and in regular session on July 16th and ap- Uniform Supply to the General Fund and
invite the community to a public open we want to share this experience with proved several items as the district gets they also approved the Northwest Ohio
house on August 1, 2018 from 5:00 – other seniors in the community.” ready for the 2018-2019 school year. The Educational Service Center Para-Profes-
7:00 p.m. at Cameron Woods (701 W. board was informed that the wind turbine sional Substitute list for the 2018-2019
Harcourt Rd.) The open house will fea- Parking for the event will be available is under repair after being down for nearly school year.
ture guided tours, classic cars for view- in the Cameron Woods parking lot, and two months and that is being reflected in
ing, an ice cream social and live enter- on the drive leading back to the facil- the May and June electric bills. The board approved the following per-
tainment by Jim Weber. ity from the road. Parking attendants sonnel moves: a one-year supplemental
will be present to assist in parking. Golf The custodial staff continues to work contract for Kara Rosene for the 2018-
“This is a great opportunity for indi- carts will be available to take guests and prepare the building for the new 2019 Art Show, the Classified Sub list for
viduals in the community to get a better from their car to the main entrance, if school year. Parking lots are completed, the 2018-2019 school year, Robert Atkin-
look at the services Cameron Woods of- needed. roofing work is underway, the lecture hall son as volunteer golf coach for the 2018-
fers for our seniors,” said Brad Noyes, has been painted with a new sound sys- 2019 school year, accepted the resignation
director of Cameron Woods. “So many For more information, please call tem, and new carpet in the board office are of Chad Kruse as bus driver for the 2018-
260-624-2197. among the projects taking place. The bus 2019 school year, a one-year contract for
inspection will take place on August 8th, Alan Miller as a certified bus driver for the
with the district having two new propane 2018-2019 school year, Nick Hudson as
buses on sight at that time. There are also a cross country volunteer coach for the
upgrades being done to the electrical sys- 2018-2019 school year, Derek Rupp as
tem at the buss lots so drivers can re-fuel volunteer football coach for the 2018-2019
the propane buses at anytime of the day school year, and the substitute teacher list
or evening. provided by the NW Ohio Educational Ser-
vice Center along with periodic updates for
The board approved the following the 2018-2019 school year.
change funds for the 2018-2019 school
year: Ann Dominique-$50.00, Jenna Nate can be reached at
Stuckey-$50.00, Renee Lovejoy-$50.00, [email protected]
Allan Gladieux-$2,500.00, Royal Short

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 REPORTER Born June 1, 1861, John High School held a reunion at tended Buckeye Girls State. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Erdman
ESTABLISHED 1878 Geesey celebrated his 94th Pokagon Park. They were: Nicole Beck, Kiley and daughter Kathy of Lan-
birthday. Nafziger, Trina Nussbaumer sing, Michigan visited Mr. &
130 YEARS AGO The barn of the Harold Wyse and Carrie Wilcox. Mrs. John Burkhardt and son
August 1888 Mr. and Mrs. James Smith farm was destroyed by fire. from Friday to Sunday.
are the parents of a daughter. EDON COMMERCIAL
Fire! A large part of West 50 YEARS AGO Bob Kunsman has returned
Unity was laid to ashes last 50 YEARS AGO 70 YEARS AGO home after a visit with friends
Thursday night, the whole August 1968 August 1968 August 1948 at Santa Maria, California.
town threatened with destruc- Stryk-It-Off-Tops Club
tion and saved by hard work of The Millcreek-West Uni- met with 25 members. Deli- The congregations of the Allen Hake was home for
its citizens. The fire was discov- ty school district received lah Wyse was the queen of Edon-Edgerton parish wel- 10 days with his parents Mr.
ered in the Charpiot Hardware. $13,966.24 and the Stryker the week. There was a total of come Pastor Kuehn and his & Mrs. Leslie Hake from the
Many reported losses and plan School District $11,360.81 53 pounds lost by the entire family as pastor of the con- A.F.B. Hospital in Dayton,
to rebuild brick buildings. in distribution of Ohio School club. gregation of the respective Lu- Ohio.
Foundations funds. theran churches.
120 YEARS AGO ADVANCE REPORTER Mr. & Mrs. Trevor Young
August 1898 STRYKER ADVANCE (1976 MERGE) Mr. & Mrs. Ira Smith and left for Brisbone, Australia
ESTABLISHED 1884 son Johny are vacationing recently to visit his parents
Six year old son of Mr. and 40 YEARS AGO this week at Loon Lake north- Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Young and
Mrs. C.G. Kemerly fell from a 110 YEARS AGO August 1978 west of Baldwin, Michigan. family.
wagon, and a wheel hit him, August 1908 Fred Ingram is managing the
killing him. Thelma Cameron retired af- Hi-Speed gas station during 40 YEARS AGO
Mrs. Charles Moudy died ter 28 years at the same fac- their absence. August 1978
Reports are that Co. E, Sixth while attending the annual tory in Stryker. She worked for
Reg., has been doing some re- picnic of the Napoleon Fire De- 13 years for Surplus Materials Mr. & Mrs. Victor Friskney Under the leadership of
markable target shooting with partment at and 15 years for A. Schulman. are the parents of a daugh- Mrs. Richard Faulhaber and
an average of 35 1/2 in a pos- ter born July 23 at Blanchard Mrs. Everett Peck, nearly 60
sible 50. Bortles Grove. She died Employees of the Hayes-Al- Hospital in Morenci, Michi- Pomona Grangers enjoyed a
while in bathing. She was the bion Exhaust Systems Division gan. Her mother, Mrs. Walter Mystery Ride which is always
110 YEARS AGO former Cora Bourquin. plant of West Unity returned Horne of California will help an enjoyable outing that is
August 1908 to their jobs Monday following in the Friskney home. very much looked forward to
Ulyses Grisier, 53, died at ratification of a new three year each year.
Merle Felger goes to Toledo his home in Toledo July 17. contract. 60 YEARS AGO
to work at Tiedke Brothers. August 1958 A picnic was held Saturday
The much dreaded hog chol- 30 YEARS AGO evening to say goodbye to the
A.J. Hoover and son, Frank, era has broken out among the August 1988 Ronald Reas, son of Mr. & previous owners Mr. & Mrs.
left for a trip to Niagra Falls. stock of two farms on the coun- Mrs. Earnest Reas, is enrolled Harold Kaiser and hello to the
ty line east of Temperatures soared to in the Engineering Graduate new owners Mauriel & Robert
100 YEARS AGO 100 degrees and over in the Orientation Program at the Bloir.
August 1918 Williams Center. area Saturday as the hot, dry Guide Lamp Division of Gen-
The barn belonging to weather continues to hit, with eral Motors at Anderson, In- Scott Kellog and Chuck
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Charles Tower burned Satur- no rain yet. diana. Bidwell are attending camp
Borton, a son. day. this week at Camp Palmer at
Jay Jones of Stryker and Because of the crop dam- Dr. Marion Lingle of Day- Fayette.
Sgt. Ford E. Mallon, Stryk- Zora Johnson of Bryan will be age caused by the worst ton and Willis Lingle of Rich-
er, was reported as missing in married. drought in Ohio in years, Gov. mond, Ind. were here Satur- Todd Long, as the winning
action. A son was born to Mrs. J.E. Celeste has requested the fed- day getting the Tena Lingle pitcher led the edon Pony
Yeager, Sunday. eral government declare the house ready for the new own- League team to a victory
90 YEARS AGO entire state an agricultural ers, Mr. & Mrs. Franklyn Mi- Tuesday to capture the Tour-
August 1928 90 YEARS AGO disaster area. chael and family. nament.
August 1928
Miss Blanche Stambaugh, 20 YEARS AGO 50 YEARS AGO Andy Gearhart found a
died following an infection re- Bernice Allemong of Edon August 1998 August 1968 monster tomato in his fathers
ceived when she fell from a became the bride of Alfred garden. The tomato weighed 1
cheery tree and broke her leg. Bourquin on July 18. Four girls from Hilltop at- ½ pounds and measured 15
inches around.
80 YEARS AGO John J. Hoskinson, 92, a
August 1938 veteran of the Civil War and a 1987 Edon We Wanna Rock!
resident of Stryker for 60 years,
Gov. Martin L. Davey ran far died July 18.
ahead for GOC, as did Frank
Kniffin for Democratic nomina- Mrs. Blanche Stambaugh
tion for Congress. Clay fell from a tree while pick-
ing cherries and broke her an-
The third annual picnic kle.
of the Granges for Williams
County will be held with Wil- 80 YEARS AGO
liam Manahan of Defiance as August 1938
speaker.
C.D. Fox, who for the past
70 YEARS AGO 14 years has been ably filling
August 1948 the position of Superintendent
of our local schools, has been
A series of twelve robberies offered the superintendent of
in the Edgerton vicinity during the Van Wert County schools
the past two years has been with a two year contract anda
solved by the arrest of Maurice salary of $3500 per year.
Sindel, 29, Edgerton, accord-
ing to Sheriff Barnes. Dr. Millard L. Beucler, 40,
died at Cincinnati.

60 YEARS AGO 70 YEARS AGO WE WANA ROCK ... Students show off the latest teenage obsession: rock concert T-Shirts. Pic-
August 1958 August 1948 tures above are (left to right): Jenny Price, Jim Steffs, Nikki Churchman, and Michele Trausch.

Twin daughters were born Frank Beck, 51, was fatal-
to Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Hor- ly injured by a piece of plank
nung on June 24. thrown by a power saw at the
Castle Coach Trailer Co.
August 1, first class letters
will be four cents. Drop letters 60 YEARS AGO
will be three cents and post August 1958
and postal cards will be three
cents. The 1954 class of Stryker

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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “WHO’S THE BOSS?”
BY: REX STUMP - THE BATTLE IS REAL - BE STRONG!

A friend confided in me recently our normal perspective. But remember I never ran track, as I was not ex- spirit prince of the kingdom of Persia
about the stress he’s going through at what the Bible says in Romans 12.2 – actly a person of great speed. I was blocked my way. Then Michael, one of
work. He’s always enjoyed work – as Do not conform to the pattern of this more of a discus and shot-put type of the archangels, came to help me, and
much as anyone can enjoy work any- world, but be transformed by the re- guy. I enjoy running, just not in a I left him there with the spirit prince
way. He liked his boss. She was easy- newing of your mind. Then you will be straight line with a stopwatch at my of the kingdom of Persia.”
going and let him do his job without able to test and approve what God’s will back. I’m definitely not a “hurdler!”
overbearing supervision. If he screwed is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. After all, who really enjoys running God heard the prayers of Daniel,
up, she confronted him about it and a straight line and then jumping an but even this messenger had to battle
believed he would make the neces- The world has a pattern for dealing obstacle every two seconds? Not me. for 21 days, until Michael came to
sary adjustments. Overall things went with bosses that rub you the wrong What about you? assist! The battle is real. Obstacles
smoothly at work. way, and God has a pattern for re- come to us spiritually!
sponding to them. However, growing up I really en-
Now he has a new boss. This boss joyed rock hopping. During my col- “While the conversation was taking
is nothing like his previous boss other The world’s pattern is to grumble lege and post-college years I did a lot place we read this, “Then the one who
than that she’s a woman too. That’s and complain to your fellow-workers all of rock climbing, hiking, and caving. looked like a man touched me again,
where the similarities end. She’s con- the time. The world’s pattern is to get There were times when we were hik- and I felt my strength returning.
stantly micro-managing him. She’s set away with as much as you can, then ing, that I would enjoy running and
up all kinds of red tape hoops he must justify it because your boss is a jerk. jumping from rock to rock by the riv- “Don’t be afraid,” he said, “for you
jump through just to do his job. That’s The world’s pattern is to rebel against er beds. I liked running and hoping are very precious to God. Peace! Be
all he wants – to do his job. your boss and let him know what a jerk on and over things, like an obstacle encouraged! Be strong!” As he spoke
he is. course. It was for fun...no stopwatch these words to me, I suddenly felt
Whereas he used to enjoy going to or spectators involved. stronger and said to him, “Please
work, now he dreads it. As soon as he God’s pattern is to treat your boss speak to me, my lord, for you have
walks through the door, a feeling of an- like you would treat Jesus if he were Hurdles, rocks, fallen trees are strengthened me.” (Daniel 10)
ger comes over him. He’d like to quit, your boss. God’s pattern is to work for all physical obstacles you have to
but he can’t financially. your boss like you would work for Je- navigate as you go from start to fin- Daniel was tired, weak, and needed
sus if he were your boss. God’s pattern ish, right? But in life we also realize help. God heard his prayers. God’s
He asked me what he should do, is to let the love Jesus has for your boss there are spiritual obstacles! There messenger reached out, touched
and I gave him this Scripture: shine through you to him. are times when we face things that we Daniel and restored his strength.
can’t avoid, and become weary from God hears you too. When facing ob-
“Servants, do what you’re told by “Boy, that’s tough,” you say. I agree dodging, jumping, and trying to avoid stacles of life, remember that God is
your earthly masters. And don’t just wholeheartedly. So how can we make or get around these challenging ob- in control! Keep in mind these things!
do the minimum that will get you by. this transition to realizing that God is stacles. We become weak...
Do your best. Work from the heart for our real boss? God’s view of you! You are pre-
your real Master, for God, confident I love the book of Daniel, and in cious to Him! (Verses 6, 11, 19)
that you’ll get paid in full when you First, you must choose God’s pat- chapter 10 we discover that the spiri-
come into your inheritance. Keep in tern. Decide to do things his way at tual battle is real and there are spiri- God gives you the strength you
mind always that the ultimate Master work. tual obstacles that slow us down. need! (Verse 19)
you’re serving is Christ. The sullen ser-
vant who does shoddy work will be held Second, try this: Before you run to “Then he said, “Don’t be afraid, God gives you words of encourage-
responsible. Being a follower of Jesus work, walk with God. Daniel. Since the first day you be- ment - listen to Him! (Verses 18-19)
doesn’t cover up bad work (Colossians gan to pray for understanding and
3.22-25, MSG). Start your morning by talking to to humble yourself before your God, The battle is real, physically and
God and reading your Bible. Do it be- your request has been heard in heav- spiritually, but our God reigns! As
My friend used to go above and be- fore you go to work. It doesn’t have to en. I have come in answer to your God’s precious children, fear not and
yond at work. Now he just does what he be long; just enough time to focus your prayer. But for twenty-one days the fight now in prayer! Peace and power
has to in order to get by. His initiative thoughts on God and ask for his help to you!
is gone. His give-a-care is broken. All at work.
because of his new boss. For more reading: Joshua 1:9, I
As soon as your alarm clock snaps Corinthians 15:58, Ephesians 6:10-
But what if he shifted his focus to you out of a restful sleep and before 19.
who’s the boss? What if, as Paul wrote your feet hit the floor, affirm that God
in these verses, he began to view God is your real boss.
as his boss. That’s what Paul said, isn’t
it? “Work from the heart for your real Pray your work worries to him. Tell
Master, for God… Keep in mind always him how you feel when you walk in the
that the ultimate Master you’re serving door. Confide in him the frustration
is Christ.” and anger you feel toward your boss.

What if he began to do that consis- Ask him for wisdom to see your situ-
tently? What if you and I did, too? What ation at work from his perspective. Pray
if we worked as though Jesus was our for the ability to see God as your boss
boss? (He really is.) and to treat your earthly boss the way
you would Jesus.
We all know people who work hard
when the boss is in the room, then goof If frustrations and stress mount dur-
off when he leaves. But when we see ing the work day, pause for a minute
God as our real boss, we’ll always do and go to God again. Shift your focus
our best. We’ll react to our earthly boss from your boss to the Real Boss you are
differently. working for and ask for his strength to
get through the day in a manner that
When we begin to see that we’re re- honors him.
ally serving God by serving the people
we work for, an anticipation about go- You’ll be amazed at how your atti-
ing to work just might start growing in tude changes and how the stress and
us. anger will begin to dissipate once you
take a few minutes in the morning and
Your boss may be a jerk, but just re- as many more minutes as you need
member: God is your real boss. If you during the day to walk and talk with
really worked for him, you’d always God.
have a good attitude and do your best.
Don’t worry about anything; in-
This runs completely opposite from stead, pray about everything. Tell God
what you need, and thank him for all
he has done. Then you will experience

God’s peace, which ex-
ceeds anything we can
understand. His peace
will guard your hearts
and minds as you live in
Christ Jesus (Philippians
4.6-7).

Wouldn’t that be won-
derful to have that peace?

Things won’t change
in a day, but little by
little, day by day, it will.
Even if your boss doesn’t,
you will on the inside.
And that’s what you want
most, isn’t it?

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MORE LOCAL CHURCH NEWS Newspapers Endure More Cuts,

CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE Hope For Brighter Future Online

Our Lady Of Mercy Church Mission Team ... By: Dee-Ann Durbin and The Denver Post has been laying off
Damian J. Troise staff for more than a decade, with a 30
for high school kids to be accepted for tinued,. "I think that shows the kids' percent reduction coming in April from
who they are, to let their guard down commitment and dedication to service AP BUSINESS WRITERS current owner Digital First Media. Its
and be themselves, open up to life, and work outside their community. These onetime rival, the Rocky Mountain News,
love service." kids have been dedicated to these sum- U.S. newspapers are battered and folded in 2009.
mer mission trips, and it's awesome." broken, and this week’s layoffs at the
Anita continued to describe the New York Daily News serve as the latest More recently, newspapers are reel-
events at the school. "In the morning Gabe tried to describe the energy blow. But while local newsgathering has ing from tariffs on Canadian newsprint
there's praise and worship, and in the experienced during the trip. "When we taken a hit, some observers think it’s put in place in March by President Don-
evening it's energy and excitement. They went there," he said, "...it was a whole poised for a digital comeback. ald Trump’s administration. Paul Tash,
have two people dress up in camo called different personality, and then your chairman and CEO of Florida’s largest
'Carpenter Commandos', and they get whole personality just gets multiplied in Media company Tronc Inc. cut half of newspaper, the Tampa Bay Times, wrote
the kids all energized. Its skits. Its mu- it. It goes and you become your best per- the Daily News’ newsroom staff Monday, in a recent editorial that the tariffs would
sic. It's craziness, and then when they son, and then you try to keep that same including the paper’s editor in chief. The add $3.5 million per year to the paper’s
get all that energy worked out of them, level, but it's just never going to happen. remaining staff, the company said, will newsprint expenses if they are made per-
they tone it down, and it's a witness talk, When you're surrounded by 200 other focus on breaking news involving “crime, manent. Already, the paper has laid off
and it's learning how to serve others and kids that all believe the same thing, it's civil justice and public responsibility.” 50 people this year, Tash wrote.
how to open yourself up and let God be just never going to happen, but you try
the focus of your life, rather than the to maintain that same level as best as The Pulitzer Prize-winning tabloid Where have all those journalists
world standards." you can when you get home." has been a fixture in New York for the gone? In some cases, they are starting
last century. Jere Hester, news director up online newspapers of their own in an
"Our Lady of Mercy has been doing Timothy can be reached at at the City University of New York Grad- effort to keep local newsgathering alive
this for 19 years, continuously" she con- [email protected] uate School of Journalism and a former and flourishing.
staffer at the Daily News, bemoaned the
Wasepi Bluegrass Gospel Singers At gutting of a watchdog in the nation’s Take Berkeleyside, an online newspa-
Wauseon’s Zion United Methodist Church largest city. per in Berkeley, California, that began in
2009, when the San Jose Mercury News
“Any time we lose a reporter covering stopped covering the city. So far this
a neighborhood or City Hall, the city is year, Berkeleyside says it has averaged
greatly diminished for it. Bottom line is, 900,000 pageviews and 270,000 unique
when you don’t have reporters out there visitors each month.
doing grunt work in the street, stories
get lost,” Hester said. In Charlottesville, Virginia, there’s an
online newspaper devoted to covering
The anguish in the world’s media education, land use and planning. In a
capital exemplifies what’s been happen- rare bit of cooperation, Charlottesville’s
ing in the rest of the country for years. daily newspaper, The Daily Progress,
Estimated U.S. daily newspaper circula- uses some of those online stories, said
tion, print and digital combined, fell 11 Matt DiRienzo, who runs an organiza-
percent to 31 million in 2017, according tion called the Local Independent Online
to the Pew Research Center. News Publishers.

As recently as 2000, weekday sub- DiRienzo said his group represents
scriptions totaled 55.8 million. In just 225 news outlets in 45 states and Cana-
the last three years, employment in da. Membership has doubled in the last
newsrooms has fallen 15 percent. two years, he said. He predicts a “mas-
sive decentralization” of local journalism
“We’re seeing very steady pressure, over the coming years.
wave after wave of layoffs, which means
less journalism,” said Rick Edmonds, a “As people realize how important the
media business analyst at Poynter Insti- news is to democratic institutions and
tute. “We’re starting to have a lot of plac- local businesses, these kinds of things
es that are described as news deserts.” are going to bubble up,” he said. “An al-
gorithm isn’t going to replace local jour-
Concern about the layoffs extended nalism.”
beyond the media business to people
who feared for a future with fewer facts. But Edmonds said it’s tough to start
New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo urged digital publications from scratch. Patch,
Tronc to reconsider the cuts, saying they a string of local news websites, laid off
were made without notifying the state or hundreds of employees after it was sold
asking for assistance. by AOL in 2014.

“I understand that large corporations “It’s hard to compete for advertising,”
often only see profit and dividends as a Edmonds said.
bottom line. But in New York, we also
calculate loss of an important institu- Franklin is betting on traditional
tion, loss of jobs and the impact on the newspapers, which are digging deep to
families affected.” figure out how better to meet readers’
needs and gather revenue.
The trend began more than a decade
ago, when car dealerships, real estate Northwestern’s Medill School of Jour-
companies and other businesses moved nalism is in the midst of a two-year proj-
online and stopped paying newspapers ect with the San Francisco Chronicle,
for classified ads. Readers increasingly the Indianapolis Star and the Chicago
migrated to the internet and mobile apps Tribune to figure out how to gain sub-
and spent more hours on social media scribers and develop a new business
such as Facebook. model. Franklin envisions more newspa-
pers offering paid digital subscriptions,
Over time, newspapers lost two-thirds as The Wall Street Journal, The New
of their revenue, and they slashed jobs York Times, The Washington Post and
as a result, said Tim Franklin, the senior others have successfully done.
associate dean of Northwestern Univer-
sity’s Medill School of Journalism. “Could the industry have done more
R&D when these trends really came
The Los Angeles Times once had more into evidence? Yes, they could have and
than 1,200 journalists and more than 25 should have,” he said. “Is it now too late?
foreign bureaus. Now it employs about I don’t think so. I still think that there’s
400 journalists with bureaus in Sac- a path forward, and we’re beginning to
ramento, Washington and a handful of see local news organizations move to a
foreign and national outposts. Tronc reader-first approach, a digital-first ap-
sold the newspaper to Dr. Patrick Soon- proach.”
Shiong earlier this year.

The Wasepi Bluegrass Gospel Sing- known as the Wasepi Bluegrass Gospel
ers, a bluegrass Gospel group, will be Singers. From the beginning, their goal
presenting a concert at the Zion United has been to promote the Gospel. Their
Methodist Church on Sunday, August services include singing, testifying, and
5, at 4:00 PM. The church is located the joy of the Lord.
east of Wauseon, OH on Fulton Co. Rd.
11 between Co. Rds. D and E, 2 ½ miles The group includes wonderful sing-
south of St. Rt. 2 (Airport Hwy.). ers and musicians who play guitar,
banjo, fiddle, mandolin, dobro, and dog-
The Wasepi Bluegrass Gospel Sing- house bass. Come at 4:00 PM, Sunday,
ers have been singing since 1974. They August 5, to be blessed with their mu-
started by singing in their home church, sic. There is no admission charge.
the Wasepi Mennonite Chapel, in Wase-
pi, MI as the Wasepi Singers. Other A freewill offering will be taken and
churches and organizations began there will be a light meal after the con-
calling them to sing and they became cert. For more information, please call
(419) 867-1528.

Fayette United Methodist Church
To Host Ice Cream Social

A summer tradition in Fayette continues on August 03, 2018 when the Fayette
United Methodist Church will hold their annual Ice Cream Social. Freshly made
homemade ice cream will be served along with hot chicken sandwiches, sloppy joes, LAYOFFS ... New York Daily News staff photographers Todd Maisel, left, and An-
baked beans, coleslaw, cake and pie. Serving will begin at 4:30 - 7:00. All proceeds drew Savulich walk out of the newspaper’s office after being laid off, Monday, July
from free will donations support local missions of the Fayette United Methodist 23, 2018, in New York. The tabloid will cut half of its newsroom staff, saying it
Church. Plan to start Bullthistle weekend with this Fayette tradition. wants to focus more on digital news. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Governor Kasich Kicks Off Final
State Fair As Political Future Awaits

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republi- forts to reassure visitors the fair is safe
can Ohio Gov. John Kasich (KAY’-sik) a year after a catastrophic ride failure
is kicking off his final state fair as po- killed an 18-year-old man and injured
litical observers wonder what the vocal seven other people.
detractor of President Donald Trump
might do next. Kasich has been one of his party’s
most outspoken critics of the Republi-
The two-time presidential con- can president.
tender on Wednesday will open one of
the bellwether state’s biggest family As he nears term limits in January,
events. Kasich has turned most of his atten-
tion toward national political issues
Kasich will no doubt shake hands and appearances. He also co-leads a
and tout Ohio’ agriculture economy. bipartisan governors group focused on
He’ll also likely join administration ef- bipartisan policy compromises.

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Doll Show & Antique Bike Event August 4th & 5th At Sauder Village

Archbold, OH – On Saturday, August sive scope of quality collectibles. For the Again this year the Ann Arbor Doll Wheelmen to ask questions, see dem-
4 and Sunday, August 5, doll lovers from 35th Annual Doll & Teddy Bear Show Collectors Club will be offering a free onstrations, and get an up-close look at
throughout the Midwest will be gathering and Sale, Founder’s Hall will be filled craft activity for children as well as a Doll these unique bicycles of days-gone-by!
in Archbold for the 35thAnnual Doll & with vendors showcasing their treasured Photo Booth. Children are encouraged to
Teddy Bear Show and Sale as well as the dolls and bears. bring their favorite doll to “dress up” and The Doll Show and Sale runs from
popular Antique Bicycle Event. With doll pose their doll for a picture! A variety 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Au-
and teddy bear exhibitors, a doll lecture, At this always-popular show guests of doll-themed activities are also taking gust 4 and from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
doll appraisals, special activities for chil- can shop and enjoy an excellent variety place in the Historic Village. Throughout on Sunday, August 5. There is a “Show-
dren, antique bicycles and many unique of high-quality items including antique the day on Saturday, August 4 children Only” admission of $8.00, which must be
experiences in the Historic Village – there dolls, original dolls, teddy bears, and make yarn dolls, clothespin dolls, wood- purchased in Founder’s Hall.
will be plenty for guests to enjoy through- modern collectibles. Also available will be en bead dolls and popsicle-stick balle-
out this fun-filled weekend. vintage toys, accessories, supplies, artist rina dolls! Historic Sauder Village is open Tues-
reproductions, clothing, doll furniture, day through Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-
Through the years the Sauder Village books and patterns. This is an exciting This weekend is also the Ohio Wheel- 5:00 p.m. and each Sunday afternoon
Doll and Teddy Bear Show and Sale has opportunity to view an unusually exten- men’s 22nd Regional Meet at Sauder Vil- from noon-4:00 p.m. The Historic Vil-
maintained a reputation for its impres- sive assortment of quality merchandise lage! The Wheelmen is a national, non- lage is closed on Mondays, except holi-
and meet other doll collectors who share profit organization dedicated to keeping days. Admission is $17.00 for adults and
the same passion for quality, craftsman- alive the heritage of American cycling, $11.00 for students ages 6-16. Children
ship and uniqueness. promoting the restoration and riding of 5 and under are always free with fam-
early cycles (1918 or earlier), and en- ily and Sauder Village members receive
Again this year a special doll lecture couraging cycling as part of modern liv- free admission to the Historic Village for
will be held on Saturday evening during ing. There will be more than 50 antique an entire year. Senior, Military and AAA
the event. Spaces are still available for bikes on display on the Village Green discounts are also available.
the evening dinner lecture presented by and a special antique bike parade will
special guest Cindy McGuire at the Barn take place each afternoon at 2:00 p.m. And again this year, children 16 and
Restaurant. For more details or to reg- Throughout the weekend guests will under are free every Sunday this season!
ister call Sauder Village at 1-800-590- have the opportunity to interact with For more information phone 1-800-590-
9755 or visit the website at www.sauder- members of The Midwest chapters of The 9755, visitwww.saudervillage.org, like
village.org Sauder Village on Facebook or follow us
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Pioneer, Ohio passed the following legislation: and motivated individuals in our Napoleon, OH plant. Medical, Dental and Vision offered, 100% Employer paid Short
term Disability, Long term Disability and Life insurance. 401k plan with
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THE VILLAGE OF PIONEER, OHIO, ENACTING CODI- Desired skill set: Montpelier Ohio 43543.
FIED ORDINANCE SECTION 921.27 REGARDING SANI- • Electrical troubleshooting including PLC programming
TARY SEWER TAP FEES, AND DECLARING AN EMER- • Hydraulics and pneumatic installation and repair Auction & Realty
GENCY. This Ordinance modifies Section 921.27 of the • Mechanical troubleshooting / machine repair
Codified Ordinances regarding sanitary sewer tap fees PUBLIC AUCTION
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fiscal year 2018 and declares an emergency. All provisions presses and robotic weld machines is a plus. Offering a well-cared for ranch style home in the East Village Ad-
of this Ordinance go into full force and effect immediately. dition. Home has 3 bedrooms, full bath, open kitchen /living room
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THE COUNTY AUDITOR. The purpose of this Resolution insurance on day one. Paid vacation after 90 days. Terms on Real Estate: 10% down day of auction balance due at
is to authorize the County Auditor to place upon the tax 2% company contribution to 401k after one year. closing.
duplicate and collect the property taxes apportioned to $500 annual tool allowance + replacement of broken or
the Village of Pioneer commencing January 1, 2019. This worn tools and more.
Resolution shall be effective at the earliest time permitted
by law. Qualified candidates please forward resume indicating
position of interest to:
The complete text of the above legislation can be ob-
tained or viewed at the office of the Village Fiscal Officer at Tenneco
409 South State Street, Pioneer, Ohio 43554. This sum- [email protected]
mary was prepared or reviewed and approved by Thomas 11-800 County Road 424, Napoleon, Ohio 43545
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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Bryan Knocks Off Archbold 3-0 To Win ACME Baseball State Title

By: Nate Calvin
THE VILLAGE REPORTER

The Archbold Bluestreaks had their sights set on
a third straight ACME state championship when they
faced Bryan on Tuesday night in the ACME title game.
But Connor Lemons pitched a gem on the mound for
Bryan, allowing just six hits as he threw a complete
game shutout to lead the Golden Bears to a 3-0 win
and their first ACME state championship since 1996.

Archbold had numerous chances to take an early
lead but were turned away as the game was 0-0 enter-
ing the fourth inning. Bryan would score their first run
of the night in the bottom of the fourth when Benny
Roebuck hit a two-out double to drive in Nate Miller,
who singled to start the inning, and the Golden Bears
had a 1-0 lead.

The Bluestreaks threatened again in the fifth, but
Lemons would induce a strikeout and groundout to
end the inning. Bryan added two more runs in the bot-
tom of the sixth with an RBI single by Logan Clemens
and then Roebuck executed a perfect bunt down the
first baseline with the bases loaded that allowed the
runner from third to score and make it 3-0 Bryan going
to the seventh.

Things would get interesting in the seventh as Jeron
Williams connected for a ground rule double and Kade
Kern later walked to bring the tying run to the plate
for the Blue Streaks with two outs. Lemons was able
to get Mitch Grosjean to fly out to center to end the
game and secure a state championship for the Golden
Bears. Lemons, who struckout one and walked four
in his seven innings on the hill, was named the state
tournament Most Valuable Player.

Nate can be reached at
[email protected]

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Archbold Punches Ticket To ACME State Title
Game With 4-0 Shutout Of Van Wert

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Hulk Hogan Reinstated
Into Wrestling Hall Of Fame

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is Terry Bollea, appears in court in St. cording, he was caught talking about his
Petersburg, Fla. World Wrestling En- daughter sleeping with a black man and
tertainment Inc. has reinstated Hogan used the “N’’ word.
to its Hall of Fame, three years after he
was found to have used racial slurs in a “It was unacceptable for me to have
conversation caught on a sex tape. The used that offensive language; there is no
Connecticut-based company said in a excuse for it; and I apologize for having
statement Sunday, July 15, 2018, that done it,” Hogan said at the time.
the second chance follows the wrestling
star’s public apologies and volunteer The comments came to light in a joint
work with young people. (Scott Keeler/ report from RadarOnline.com and The Na-
The Tampa Bay Times via AP, Pool, File) tional Enquirer, which said Hogan had
used racial slurs in a conversation caught
By: Tamara Lush on a sex video that was the subject of an
ASSOCIATED PRESS invasion of privacy lawsuit.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — World
Wrestling Entertainment Inc. has reinstat- Hogan, perhaps the biggest star in
ed Hulk Hogan to its Hall of Fame, three WWE’s five-decade history, was the main
years after he was found to have used ra- draw for the first WrestleMania in 1985
cial slurs in a conversation caught on a and was a fixture for years in its signature
sex tape. event, facing everyone from Andre The Gi-
The Connecticut-based company made ant and Randy Savage to The Rock and
the announcement in a statement Sun- even company chairman Vince McMahon.
day. He won six WWE championships and was
“This second chance follows Hogan’s inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in
numerous public apologies and volunteer- 2005 by Sylvester Stallone.
ing to work with young people, where he is
helping them learn from his mistake,” the But he was able to transcend his
organization wrote. “Hulkamania” fan base to become a celeb-
Hogan told his 2.2 million followers on rity outside the wrestling world, appearing
Twitter: “I’ve been praying for this day and in numerous movies and television shows,
I finally feel like I made it back home. Only including a reality show about his life on
Love 4 the #WWEUNIVERSE brother,” he VH1, “Hogan Knows Best.”
wrote.
The 64-year-old Hogan, whose real In 2016, a Florida jury awarded $140
name is Terry Bollea, apologized in 2015 million to Hogan in a privacy case revolv-
ing around the sex tape, which was posted
on Gawker.com. The site posted a video
of Hogan having sex with a friend’s wife.
Gawker argued that its footage was news-
worthy and protected by the First Amend-
ment.

Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel
bankrolled Hogan’s lawsuit against Gawk-
er, raising concerns about the power of the
wealthy against the media. Only after Ho-
gan won the jury verdict did Thiel’s role
come to light.

Gawker settled with Hulk Hogan for
$31 million, ending a years-long fight that
led to the media company’s bankruptcy,
the shutdown of Gawker.com and the sale
of Gawker’s other sites to Spanish-lan-
guage broadcaster Univision.

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Bryan Beats Bellefontaine In Extra Innings 6-5
To Advance To ACME State Championship Game

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2018 Sports Schedules

August 3 - 9

FOOTBALL (Aug 9) Archbold/Bryan/Montpelier/
(Aug 7) Edgerton @ Archbold Wauseon @ Paulding Panther Invita-

(scrimmage) tional
(Aug 7) Hilltop @ Evergreen (Aug 9) Fayette/Hilltop/North Cen-
tral/Pettisville @ Edon Invitational
(scrimmage)
(Aug 7) Montpelier @ Swanton (Aug 9) Swanton @ Paulding
VOLLEYBALL
(scrimmage)
GOLF (Aug 6) Bryan @ Holgate (scrimmage)
(Aug 7) Bryan @ Sidney Layman
(Aug 4) Montpelier Girls @ Eagle (scrimmage)
Invitational (Aug 7) Swanton @ Van Buren
(scrimmage)
(Aug 6) Archbold/Bryan/North Cen-
tral/Pettisville/Stryker/Wauseon @ (Aug 9) Fayette @ Delta (scrimmage)
(Aug 9) Hilltop/Genoa/Whitemer @
Defiance Invitational
(Aug 6) Edgerton @ Liberty Center Swanton (scrimmage)
(Aug 6) Evergreen @ Liberty Center (Aug 9) Stryker @ Antwerp

(Aug 7) Archbold Girls @ Yellow (scrimmage)
Jacket Invitational SOCCER (BOYS)
(Aug 4) Bryan @ St. Mary’s
(Aug 7) Fairview @ Montpelier Girls
(Aug 7) Hilltop @ Ayersville (scrimmage)
SOCCER (GIRLS)
(Aug 7) Montpelier @ Antwerp (Aug 7) Bryan @ Genoa (scrimmage)
(Aug 7) North Central/Swanton @ (Aug 7) Toledo Christian @ Evergreen

Otsego (scrimmage)
(Aug 8) Ayersville @ Pettisville
(Aug 8) Bryan @ Kalida Invitational
(Aug 8) Fayette @ Evergreen
(Aug 8) Montpelier Girls @ Lake
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QB Matthew Stafford Entering His 10th Season Leading Lions

But he hasn’t been able to change Detroit’s num- ent. A little bit of a new normal.
ber of postseason victories since the franchise won the “I feel as good as I’ve felt coming into a camp in a
1957 NFL title.
Stafford has helped the Lions reach the playoffs long time. I feel really healthy and ready to go.”
three times, losing a wild-card game each time to leave Stafford could potentially be entering the prime of
them stuck on one postseason victory in six-plus de-
cades. his career.
He knows that fact as well as anyone in the Motor “Quarterbacks in this league really develop pretty
City and yet he insisted that doesn’t get him down.
“There’s that mindset to go out there and work to well at this sort of age range,” Cooter said. “He’s getting
prove people wrong and all that kind of stuff,” Stafford better at different things. Every year we have different
said Thursday after reporting for training camp. “I just sort of points of emphasis. It could be throwing a cer-
want to prove myself right.” tain pass, it could be pocket movement or it could be
Stafford will begin his 10th training camp on Friday something with his feet.
morning, aiming to help Detroit avoid having just an-
other mediocre season in Matt Patricia’s debut as an “It’s a big camp for him too, right? There are a lot
NFL head coach. of different things around here. This is not the exact
BY LARRY LAGE, AP SPORTS WRITER The Lions won nine games the previous two years same system or exact same camp as last year’s camp.”
In this June 5, 2018, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback
Matthew Stafford throws during practice at the NFL foot- and coach Jim Caldwell lost his job after the team Stafford has become savvy with the media over the
ball team’s training camp in Allen Park, Mich. Stafford didn’t return to the playoffs last season. years, answering questions without saying anything
has reported to his 10th NFL training camp, hoping to Stafford seems set up for success on offense, work- controversial.
help the Detroit Lions avoid having just another mediocre ing with a familiar offensive coordinator, Jim Bob Coot-
season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) er, and throwing to returning veteran receivers Golden He doesn’t make bold predictions and rarely goes
Tate and Marvin Jones. out on a limb on any topic.
More importantly, the team has invested in improv-
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Matthew Stafford has a ing the running game through free agency and the The husband and father of two young girls seems to
lot of numbers on his side, supporting the case the De- draft by bolstering the offensive line and backfield. strike a life-work balance, but his competitive streak
troit Lions drafted the right guy No. 1 overall in 2009 can be heard at times when he hears doubters.
and were wise to give him a $135 million, five-year ex- The Lions have been among the NFL’s worst rushing
tension last summer. teams in recent years, allowing opponents to sack Staf- “Nobody’s got higher expectations than we do in our
ford an average of 43 times over the past four seasons. locker room,” Stafford said. “We hold each other ac-
The strong-armed quarterback has completed 62 countable to being a really good football team and do-
percent of his passes over his career for nearly 35,000 Despite the slew of sacks and even more hits, some ing things the right way all the time. All that outside
yards with 216 touchdowns. After injuries stunted the of which have led to injuries, Stafford has been able to stuff doesn’t get to us. We really don’t talk about it.
start of his career, he has started every game for seven stay on the field. Don’t hear it.”
straight seasons.
“When I came into this league, I was 21 years old NOTES: The Lions signed DT Ricky Jean Francois
and I felt pretty good and LB Darnell Sankey. They released LB Al-Rasheed
most days,” Stafford Benton and OL Beau Nunn. ... Detroit put LB Devon
Kennard and DE Cornelius Washington on active-non
Ohio, Northern Illinois Picked said. “I’m 30 now. I don’t football injury list.
feel bad, but it’s differ-
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By: Matt Schoch have reached Detroit four times in his
13 seasons at the helm. PHOTOS PROVIDED
ASSOCIATED PRESS
DETROIT (AP) — Northern Illinois is “We had our opportunities,” Solich
hoping to re-establish its recent run of said. “We’re going to have more opportu-
Mid-American Conference dominance nities coming up and we’ll get it done at
with a return to the Motor City in No- some point.”
vember.
For Ohio, the championship history In the East Division, Ohio received
is more in the distant past. 21 first-place votes and 140 total points
The two teams are the divisional fa- from the 24 media voters; Buffalo was
vorites in the media’s preseason poll re- second (one first-place vote, 112 total);
leased Tuesday, when the MAC held its Miami was third (two, 95); Akron was
media day at Ford Field in Detroit. The fourth (74); Bowling Green was fifth (58);
stadium is also the site of the Nov. 30 and Kent State finished sixth (25).
conference championship game.
Northern Illinois made the MAC title In the West, Northern Illinois earned
game for six straight seasons from 2010- 15 first-place votes and 133 total points;
15, winning it three times in that span. Toledo was second (seven, 125); Western
Ohio hasn’t won a MAC title since 1968. Michigan was third (one, 87); Eastern
Although the conference is known for Michigan was fourth (67); Central Michi-
midweek offensive fireworks, Northern gan was fifth (one, 58); and Ball State
Illinois coach Rod Carey said defense is was sixth (34).
the key to getting back to Detroit, where
Toledo topped Akron 45-28 for last sea- Ohio was the most common pick to
son’s championship. win the championship game with 13
“I think historically if you look at it, votes, followed by Toledo (five), Northern
the team that always ends up winning Illinois (four), Miami (one) and Central
the league is the team that plays the Michigan (one).
best defense,” Carey said. “They might
not have a great defense, but they play The league has been balanced — six
the best defense.” teams have made the championship
NIU will be led by defensive end Sut- game over the last three years and ev-
ton Smith, a second-team All-American ery team has made a bowl in the last
who led the nation with 29.5 tackles six seasons — but MAC Commissioner
for loss and had 16 sacks. Carey said Jon Steinbrecher would not follow the
he’s been pleased with the work ethic of marketing lead of the American Athletic
Smith, who said he added 20 pounds of Conference. The AAC touts itself as a
muscle this offseason. member of a so-called Power Six , along
“I’m just trying to get bigger, faster, with the five major conferences granted
stronger and know the game more than autonomous voting rights by the NCAA
I ever have before,” Smith said. in 2014.
Under coach Frank Solich, Ohio led
the MAC with 37.4 points per game last Steinbrecher wasn’t going down that
season. Returning at quarterback is Na- road, although he was sympathetic to
than Rourke, a Canadian who rushed the AAC’s attitude.
for 21 touchdowns last season in his
first year as a starter. “I get what they’re trying to do.
“I’m just trying to learn the offense a They’re trying to fight back on this idea
little bit better,” Rourke said. “Last year, that, just because we have this govern-
I just kind of got my feet wet a little bit, mental designation, doesn’t mean that
and now I’m just trying to dive in and get we’re not a quality team,” Steinbrecher
to the point where I can teach it to our said. “Look at what Central Florida did
young guys.” last year. They had a great year. Good
The 73-year-old Solich said he doesn’t for them. Bang the drum on that. What
dwell much on the program’s 50-year we did with Western Michigan or North-
title drought, noting that the Bobcats ern Illinois years before — fact of the
matter is, the top teams in our league or
other leagues, can play with anybody in
the country.”

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UMaine Football Player Collapses, OSU Fires Receivers
Dies During Campus Workout Coach After Domestic Charge

ORONO, Maine (AP) — A University Minor was in the third week of COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State wife accused him of driving to her apart-
of Maine football player has collapsed UMaine’s Freshman Workout. Officials has fired receivers coach Zach Smith, ment after she told him they would meet
and died during a preseason workout on say he was one of 17 first-year student- who was charged last week with misde- elsewhere so he could drop off their son.
campus. athletes participating when he collapsed meanor criminal trespass after a dispute
about 15 minutes into a supervised with his ex-wife. Meyer was scheduled to speak to re-
University officials say 18-year-old light workout. Interim athletics direc- porters at Big Ten Media Days on Tues-
Darius Minor, a political science major tor James Settele says the campus is Coach Urban Meyer announced day. According to his statement, “coach-
from Locust Grove, Virginia, collapsed “devastated by this terrible incident.” He Smith’s dismissal in a two-sentence ing staff adjustments will be announced
Tuesday afternoon. Training staff and says the campus community extends its statement on Monday. at a later date.”
first responders were unable to resusci- deepest condolences to Minor’s family.
tate him. The move came after multiple media Smith is the grandson of former Ohio
outlets reported that Smith’s ex-wife has State coach Earle Bruce. He had been
Browns Rookie QB Mayfield filed for a protective order against him. on the Buckeyes’ staff since Meyer ar-
Signs Contract, Avoids Holdout The Columbus Dispatch reported that rived in 2012, and he previously worked
Courtney Smith wrote in a sworn docu- as a graduate assistant under Meyer at
ment that her ex-husband has stalked Florida.
and intimidated her.
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By: Tom Withers pete and try and win that job.” Meyer Says Assistant’s
AP SPORTS WRITER Mayfield, who was a two-time walk- Firing Best Thing For Buckeyes

CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield’s on in college, won the Heisman Trophy By: Jay Cohen The charge was dropped because of
first win was beating the clock. last season after he passed for 4,627 AP SPORTS WRITER insufficient evidence, and Meyer, who
yards and 43 touchdowns. Despite some calls the late Bruce one of his biggest
The No. 1 overall pick in this year’s questions about his character after an CHICAGO (AP) — Ohio State coach mentors, brought Smith along when
NFL draft signed his rookie contract on off-field incident and some well-publi- Urban Meyer has a saying he uses he took over Ohio State before the
Tuesday with the Cleveland Browns, cized antics during games, the Browns with his program: Event + Response = 2012 season.
who believe the gun-slinging quarter- chose him over several other top-tier col- Outcome.
back from Oklahoma can lead them lege QBs in April’s draft. “In 2009 Zach was an intern, a
back to respectability and more. The outcome this time was the dis- very young couple,” Meyer said. “As
Mayfield impressed coaches and missal of a longtime assistant. I do many times, most coaches and
Mayfield finalized his four-year, $32 teammates with his attitude and work people in leadership positions, you re-
million deal a day before Cleveland’s ethic during spring workouts, but he Meyer is facing questions about ceive a phone call, first thing you do is
players are scheduled to report to train- still has a ways to go before he can un- his relationship with former receivers tell your boss, let the experts do their
ing camp and avoided being a holdout. seat Taylor, who ended the Bills’ long coach Zach Smith, who was fired Mon- jobs. We’re certainly not going to in-
Mayfield’s contract includes a $22 mil- playoff drought last season. day after an Ohio court granted a do- vestigate.
lion signing bonus. mestic violence protection order to his
Cleveland has spent nearly the past ex-wife last week. “It came back to me that what was
Rookie cornerback Denzel Ward, se- two decades searching for its franchise reported wasn’t actually what hap-
lected with the No. 4 overall pick, re- quarterback and hope Mayfield can fi- “It’s something our team lives by, E pened. And Shelley (Meyer’s wife) and
mains unsigned. But the Browns are nally end its quest. + R = O, you press pause and get your I actually both got involved because of
hopeful they can also get the former mind right and step up, press pause our relationship with that family and
Ohio State star under contract before The Browns are coming off a 0-16 and gather information, get your mind advised for counseling and wanted to
their first practice on Thursday. season, but there is renewed optimism right, gather energy, and then step help as we moved forward.”
following an offseason roster overhaul up to do the right thing,” Meyer said
One of college football’s most popular that included the acquisition of Taylor, Tuesday of Smith’s dismissal. “That’s The Smiths got divorced in 2016.
and polarizing players, Mayfield is not wide receiver Jarvis Landry and line- the position I hold. That’s how we did Asked if Smith’s firing had anything
expected to start in his first season for backer Mychal Kendricks. that.” to do with the allegations becoming
Cleveland. The Browns acquired former public, Meyer acknowledged it was a
Buffalo quarterback Tyrod Taylor during After transferring from Texas Tech, Smith, the grandson of former Ohio factor.
an offseason trade and coach Hue Jack- Mayfield started 39 games for the Soon- State coach Earle Bruce, was charged
son has made it clear that the veteran ers. He finished his career with 14,607 in May with misdemeanor criminal “I really don’t care about that,” Mey-
will play until Mayfield is ready. yards passing and 131 touchdowns. He trespass. At the time of the charge, er said. “I try to stay focused on what’s
also ended ranked second in FBS his- Zach Smith’s attorney said Smith’s the most important thing. That’s our
That doesn’t mean Mayfield won’t try tory in passing efficiency rating (175.4), ex-wife had accused him of driving to players and our team.
to beat out Taylor. third in yards per attempt (9.7) and tied her apartment after she told him they
for fourth in touchdown passes. would meet elsewhere so he could drop “But I do understand the value. It’s
“I’m always competitive,” he said dur- off their son. The Ohio State University is bigger
ing rookie camp. “It wouldn’t matter For more NFL coverage: www.pro32. than all of us. So you have to do what’s
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the competition. I’m still going to com- month. Courtney Smith asked for a just my decision. It was a group effort
civil protection order on Friday, and on several people that I rely on.”
her request was granted. A hearing
has been scheduled for Aug. 3. Jay Cohen can be reached at http://
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in Berea, Ohio. The Browns have signed Mayfield to his rookie contract. The Heis-
man Trophy winner from Oklahoma signed Tuesday, July 24, 2018 a day before
Cleveland’s players are due to report to training camp. Mayfield is not expected to
start in his first season as the Browns intend to play Tyrod Taylor, who led Buffalo
to the playoffs last season. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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Cavaliers Sign Kevin Love To 4-Year, $120M Extension

(owner) Dan Gilbert, (general manager) derstanding of exactly what success and More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/
Koby Altman and the entire organiza- winning require.” tags/NBAbasketball
tion.
“I enjoy playing here, I’m excited Analysis: Few Good Options
about the team that we have and look For NFL Owners On Player Protests
forward to our future together. Cleveland
fans have been special from day one and
I’m also looking forward to continuing to
be a part of this great community.”
Love will make $24.1 million next By: Jimmy Golen tain the ability to call attention to causes
season before the extension begins, ASSOCIATED PRESS they believe in, namely racial inequality
making the whole package worth $145 and police brutality . And Trump, who
CONTRACT EXTENSION ... In this Sept. million over five years. Love waived his The controversy over NFL players pro- gets applause any time he attacks the
25, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cava- option for 2019-20 and there are no testing during the national anthem isn’t protesting players as he stumps for Re-
liers’ Kevin Love poses for a portrait dur- other options or trade clauses within the going away, despite — or perhaps be- publicans in the November midterm
ing the NBA basketball team media day, new deal. cause of — team owners’ efforts to stop elections.
in Independence, Ohio. All-Star forward He will be paid $28.9 million in 2019- players from using the forum to speak
Kevin Love has signed a new four-year, 20, $31.3 million in 2020-21 and 2021- out on political causes. The Losers: NFL owners, or at least
$120 million contract with the Cleveland 22, and $28.8 million in 2022-23. those like Houston’s Bob McNair who
Cavaliers, who are beginning anew fol- Love, who will turn 30 in September, The league’s attempt to turn respon- have chafed at the notion of the “inmates
lowing LeBron James’ departure. Love just completed his fourth season with sibility for disciplining protesters over running the prison.” They would lose
signed the extension Tuesday. (AP Pho- Cleveland, which was swept by Golden to individual teams backfired Thursday control and remain a subject of Trump’s
to/Ron Schwane, File) State in the NBA Finals. That loss was when the Miami Dolphins tried to cat- ridicule.
followed by James leaving in free agency egorize raising a fist or kneeling during
— for the second time in his career — to the anthem as “conduct detrimental to KEEP PLAYERS IN THE LOCKER
By: Tom Withers sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. the club.” That gave them the right to ROOM DURING THE ANTHEM
AP SPORTS WRITER punish a player with a fine or up to a
Love has been mentioned in trade four-game suspension — one game more The Plan: Players can’t protest dur-
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Love isn’t speculation since arriving in Cleve- than Buccaneers quarterback Jameis ing the anthem if they aren’t on the field
leaving Cleveland anytime soon. land, but the 6-foot-10 big man with a Winston got when he was accused of during the anthem. Or so the theory
guard’s shooting range now becomes the groping an Uber driver. goes. But the demonstrations were never
The All-Star forward signed a new centerpiece of the franchise. Love aver- about the anthem itself. They started as
four-year, $120 million contract with the aged 17.6 points and 9.3 rebounds last Hours after The Associated Press re- a way for 49ers quarterback Colin Kae-
Cavaliers, who are beginning anew fol- season when he made his fifth All-Star ported on Miami’s rules, the NFL and pernick to protest racial inequality and
lowing LeBron James’ departure. team. the players union issued a joint state- expanded into a leaguewide us-vs.-them
ment saying they were putting any an- after Trump hollered at one rally: “Get
Love signed the extension Tuesday Last season, Love revealed he has them conduct policy on hold to see if that son of a bitch off the field.”
and immediately posted a photo on In- battled anxiety throughout his life. they could come up with a compromise.
stagram showing himself surrounded But the owners aren’t left with many The Winners: Fans who were trig-
by construction workers inside Quicken Altman is charged with trying to good ways to defuse the controversy — gered by the sight of players kneeling
Loans Arena, the Cavaliers’ downtown keep the Cavaliers competitive without especially with President Donald Trump during the song. And players, who could
home, which is undergoing a renovation James, and hopes signing Love is a step fanning the flames by subtweeting Com- surely find another forum for their pro-
similar to the one taking place with the toward that goal. missioner Roger Goodell on Friday: “The tests.
four-time defending Eastern Conference $40,000,000 Commissioner must now
champions. “This quickly became a partnership make a stand.” The Losers: NFL owners. The presi-
the second we began these discussions,” dent has already said this isn’t patriotic
“When I first came to Cleveland, I Altman said. “Collaboration and win- Here’s a look at some of the options: enough for him, so there’s little hope of
came with a long-term mindset,” said ning matter greatly to Kevin and that LEAVE IT TO THE TEAMS him easing up on his criticism. And it
Love, who joined the team in 2014 af- was reflected in this extension. Kevin’s The Plan: The league’s solution, would cost them the connection to the
ter six seasons in Minnesota. “I came talent and character are both at a very which the NFL Players Association chal- flag and country they have worked hard
here to win. We developed a culture here high level and he has earned his role at lenged, was to allow each team to deter- to cultivate.
that reflects that. I’m super excited and the center of what we want to do mov- mine whether to punish its own players
I couldn’t be happier. It’s a big commit- ing forward. As a five-time All-Star and for protesting during the anthem. The COMPROMISE
ment for me and it’s a big commitment NBA champion, Kevin has a special un- policy adopted in May subjected clubs The Plan: Other sports worked with
from the Cavaliers, so I want to thank to fines and required players to stand if their players so that they didn’t have
they are on the field during “The Star- to protest to be heard. Maybe the own-
Browns’ Gordon Missing Camp Spangled Banner,” though players could ers make a donation to the players’ pet
To Deal With Addiction Recovery choose to stay in the locker room. projects, play a video on the scoreboard,
This would have given hard-line own- or otherwise give them a forum for their
OFF THE FIELD PROBLEMS ... In this could be sidelined again. ers in conservative regions a chance to concerns.
June 5, 2018, file photo, Cleveland “I am reaching out to you all person- clamp down while allowing teams in The Winners: Players. It’s not about
Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon more liberal areas to let their players the protest, it’s about the cause.
warms up during the team’s organized ally and letting you know that I am not speak more freely. (Trump called for a The Losers: NFL owners. Even if they
team activity at its NFL football training only doing great physically but mentally season-long suspension for a second vi- could stomach the loss of control, the
facility, in Berea, Ohio. Grordon, who as well,” Gordon wrote in a statement di- olation, a penalty that would violate the political intrusion on the sport is bound
has been suspended numerous times by rected to “my Cleveland Browns and NFL collective bargaining agreement.) to alienate some fans.
the NFL for drug violations, announced Family.” But the league quickly backed off af- STOP PLAYING THE ANTHEM BE-
on Twitter that he will not be with the ter the Dolphins’ rules leaked. FORE GAMES
team when camp opens later this week. “You will notice that I will not be in The Winners: None. With players The Plan: Join almost every other
Gordon says his absence “is a part of my Cleveland for the start of training camp. punished in some cities and protesting country in the world and skip the forced
overall health and treatment plan.”(AP Rest assured, this, too, is a part of my freely in others, there would always be display of patriotism that demands play-
Photo/Ron Schwane, File) overall health and treatment plan. I ap- plenty to complain about for those in- ers stand at attention while fans check
preciate the awesome support I have re- clined to do so. And everyone seems in- their phones, finish their hot dogs or vis-
By: Tom Withers ceived from teammates, friends, fans, and clined to do so these days. it the bathroom. If teams want to honor
AP SPORTS WRITER the Browns organization. Just like you, I The Losers: NFL owners. Any pun- the military or local first-responders, let
am excited to start the season and I have ishment would be destined to divide the them do so — free from marketing deals.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Days before open- every intention of being ready and avail- locker room and the fandom; should a The Winners: Fans who don’t con-
ing training camp, the Cleveland Browns able to join my teammates soon to help team actually suspend a significant con- sider the anthem an integral part of the
learned Josh Gordon will be missing bring winning football to our fans.” tributor, it would only be hurting itself. sports experience, giving them another
again. And the guarantee of unequal treatment 90 seconds to spend in game-day traffic
Gordon later followed up with a tweet between and within teams would surely without missing anything.
For how long remains unclear. that said, “Thanks again.. See ya soon.” keep the issue in the news for yet an- The Losers. NFL owners. Concession-
The troubled wide receiver, who has other season. aires. And a whole generation of Ameri-
been suspended numerous times over the Because he is in Stage 3 of the NFL’s GO BACK TO THE OLD WAY can Idol also-rans.
past six years by the NFL for drug viola- substance-abuse program, Gordon is The Plan: Ask players to stand at at- EDITORS NOTE: Jimmy Golen covers
tions, said on Twitter that he won’t be subject to random drug testing. He faces tention during the national anthem, and sports and the law for The Associated
with the team for the start of camp as he another indefinite suspension for any vio- hope they do. Press.
continues to recover from addictions that lation. The Winners: Players, who would re- For more AP NFL coverage: http://
have derailed his once-promising career. pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/
Gordon has missed two full years after Gordon has missed 43 of Cleveland’s AP_NFL
being indefinitely suspended by Commis- past 48 games because of suspensions.
sioner Roger Goodell and hasn’t played a Last year, he was reinstated by Goodell ANTHEM CONTROVERSY ... In this Sept. 11, 2017 file photo, from left, Miami
complete season since 2013, when he led following a three-month stay in a rehab Dolphins’ Jelani Jenkins, Arian Foster, Michael Thomas, and Kenny Stills, kneel
the league in yards receiving and scored facility. He returned for the Browns’ final during the singing of the national anthem before an NFL football game against
nine touchdowns. five games and caught 18 passes for 335 the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Miami Dolphins players who protest on the field
While Gordon’s social media post was yards and a touchdown. during the national anthem this season could be suspended for up to four games
vague, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy under a new team policy issued to players this week. The policy obtained by The
said the 27-year-old has not been sus- Before he returned, Gordon revealed Associated Press on Thursday, July 19, 2018 classifies anthem protests as conduct
pended. the depths of his substance abuse, say- detrimental to the club, punishable by suspension without pay, a fine or both. (AP
“We will address the matter at the ap- ing he had never played in an NFL game Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
propriate time,” McCarthy said in an email sober.
to The Associated Press, adding “there’s
no timetable” on Gordon’s return. Gordon participated in Cleveland’s off-
Gordon’s disclosure came as the season programs, and the team has been
Browns are preparing to begin camp un- encouraged by his commitment to staying
der coach Hue Jackson following a 0-16 clean and active.
season.
The team overhauled its roster during Browns general manager John Dorsey
the offseason, adding former Buffalo quar- said the team has Gordon’s back.
terback Tyrod Taylor, Pro Bowl receiver
Jarvis Landry and a few other potential “We will continue to support Josh as
starters in trades before drafting Heisman he receives the care needed to maintain
Trophy-winning QB Baker Mayfield with his progress,” Dorsey said. “We are going
the first overall pick. to respect his privacy while he is away
Gordon had been a major part of Cleve- from the team. Josh will be placed on the
land’s plans for 2018, but those could non-football illness reserve list until he is
now be on hold. ready to return.”
In recent weeks, rumors that Gordon
failed a drug test circulated on social me- Cleveland will have its first practice
dia. But it wasn’t until he posted his mes- Thursday. Gordon’s announcement is an-
sage Monday that it became known he other blow to an organization trying to re-
build following numerous losing seasons.
The Browns haven’t been to the play-
offs since 2002 and have lost at least 10
games in 15 seasons since 1999.

During minicamp last month, Gordon
claimed to be in the best shape of his life
and boasted that with he and Landry, the
Browns had the league’s best receiving
corps.

Gordon also said he felt fortunate to be
getting another chance.

“Right now for me it’s a bunch of the
small victories day to day, just being able
to come to work,” he said on June 12.
“Like the little, little things. Having some
structure in my life.”

Gordon has played in just 40 career
games since the Browns selected him in
the 2012 supplemental draft.

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CHECK PRESENTATION ... The Millcreek West Unity Foundation recently made a
$2500 donation to the Hilltop Community Little League to replace the old dugouts COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Larry Guerrero was elected on his second try,
on diamond two with new ones identical to the ones on diamond one. Shown at Wayne Jones Jr. was a throwback, a guy receiving 92.9 percent of the vote. The nine-
the check presentation are: Eleana VanArsdalen, Hilltop Community Little League who played for only one major league club time All-Star outfielder batted .318 with
Participant; Bart Westfall, Millcreek West Unity Foundation; Bruce VanArsdalen, and always stayed focused on a single goal 449 homers and 1,496 RBIs and was a no-
Hilltop Community Little League President; and Harold Carder, Millcreek West Uni- — trying to get better every day. torious bad-ball hitter , a skill he learned as
ty Foundation. a kid growing up in the Dominican Repub-
Pressure was an afterthought for the lic playing a game similar to cricket.
Pettisville Lady Blackbirds man dubbed Chipper, except perhaps in
Prepare For Upcoming Season 1990 at the beginning of his career with the Although he played half his career with
Atlanta Braves organization. the Montreal Expos, Guerrero will be the
PHOTO PROVIDED first player to enter the Hall wearing the cap
“Maybe my first year in rookie ball there of the Los Angeles Angels, the team where
OFFSEASON WORK ... The Pettisville Lady Blackbirds volleyball team recently was some pressure. Obviously, I didn’t per- he enjoyed his greatest success. He helped
traveled to the University of Findlay for a team camp. The team has been hitting form,” said Jones, who batted just .229 lead the Angels to the postseason five times
the weight room and attending open gyms this summer has they prepare for their with one homer and 18 RBIs in 140 at-bats in six seasons, reaching career highs for
season opener on August 20th at home against Holgate. in the Gulf Coast League while dealing with runs (124), hits (206), and RBIs (126) in
a hand injury. “There was some pushback 2004 when he won AL MVP honors.
Rusty Schlenk Holds Off for the Braves taking me.”
Matt Miller To Earn Feature Win “I was happy to be in a situation where
Any doubts about the switch-hitting the team was playing for something,” Guer-
Of The Year At Oakshade overall No. 1 pick of the 1990 draft from rero said through translator Jose Mota.
the Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, “That inspired me and the rest of the team.”
Saturday night was The Lead Shed Mathew Chapman finished third and quickly faded. In Class A ball the next sea-
night which featured Rusty Schlenk Mike Jessen took fourth after starting son, Jones batted .326, hit 15 homers, Among those accompanying Guerrero
fending off a late race charge from Matt 12th. Chris Williams finished fifth. drove in 98 runs and stole 40 bases. Four on Sunday will be his son, Vladimir Jr.,
Miller to earn his third UMP Late Mod- years later he was a regular in the Atlanta considered the top prospect in the minor
el feature win of the year at Oakshade The Lead Shed Hot Rod Welding & lineup at age 23 and relishing the journey. leagues. Guerrero will deliver most of his
Raceway. Engineering Bomber A Main produced speech in Spanish with Mota translating
one of the most exciting finishes of the “For me, it was just having fun and play- before a crowd expected to number around
Schlenk started on the pole of The night. Terry Rushlow led the majority ing the game,” said Jones, whose nickname 50,000.
Lead Shed UMP Late Model feature of the race, but things heated up in the surfaced at a young age after family mem-
and immediately took the lead, but on final two laps. Current Bomber point bers called him a chip off the old block be- “I want it to come out as naturally as
the second lap he slipped up high in leader Jeff Foks Jr. had been pressuring cause he looked so much like his dad. “I possible,” Guerrero said. “I’m going to keep
turns three and four and Casey Noon- Rushlow for much of the race and finally never saw a pay stub during my time in the it as simple as possible. I’m not nervous,
an pounced to take the top spot away. got by for the lead with two laps to go. big leagues. I didn’t care what I was mak- but you never know.”
Schlenk fought back and reclaimed the ing. As long as I walked in the clubhouse
point by the completion of lap three and Jackson, Michigan’s Chris Henry and I saw my name in the three hole play- Morris pitched 18 seasons for the Tigers,
then began to pull away. followed Foks past Rushlow for second ing third for the Atlanta Braves, that’s all Twins, Blue Jays and Indians, and played
and then Foks and Rushlow duked it that really mattered. on four World Series champions. In the
The only caution of the 25-lap came out, racing side by side on the final lap 1980s, he led all pitchers with 2,444.2 in-
out on lap ten after Brad Wade spun. for a photo finish with Henry declared “I just kept my head down and tried to nings pitched and 162 wins and topped all
Matt Miller restarted second, but the the winner. It was his fifth consecutive do whatever I could to help us win and let AL pitchers in strikeouts with 1,629.
McClure, Ohio driver was able to pull Bomber A Main win. Rushlow ended up the numbers take care of themselves.”
away once again. A few laps later, Miller finishing third with Cody Houston and The crowning achievement of Morris’
began to chip away at Schlenk’s lead and Rich Riffe rounding out the rest of the Those numbers — .303 career batting career was his 1-0 complete-game victory
caught him with five laps to go. The two top five finishers. average, 549 doubles, 468 home runs, in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series while
drivers battled each other while battling 1,623 RBIs — earned Jones baseball’s pitching for his hometown Twins against
lapped traffic at the same time. Miller Nathan Goodman from Wauseon, highest honor, election to the Hall of Fame the 24-year-old Smoltz and the Braves.
was able to pull up alongside Schlenk a Ohio, started on the pole of The Lead on the first try. He’ll be inducted Sunday Minnesota manager Tom Kelly wanted to
couple times in the closing laps, but got Shed Compact feature race and went on with Jim Thome, Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor take him out after nine innings and the
caught behind a pair of lapped cars on to pick up his first victory of the season. Hoffman, and former Detroit Tigers team- 36-year-old Morris convinced him not to.
the final lap that forced him to settle for In fact the top three finishers finished in mates Jack Morris and Alan Trammell.
a second place finish behind Schlenk. the positions they started in with Carter Thome also is a first-ballot selection, while “That was Jack Morris,” Trammell said.
Murday second and Matt Brazeau third. Morris and Trammell were picked by a vet- “That just tells you what’s inside of him. He
The Lead Shed AmeriGas UMP Joe Elliot pick up one position to finish erans committee last December. wasn’t going to give up anything.”
Sportsman feature was a bit of a mess. fourth and Aaron Van Pelt slipped back
Multiple caution flags, and even a couple one to end up fifth. Jones, only the second overall No. 1 That Morris had to wait so long to be
red flags kept the field from establishing draft pick to reach the Hall (Ken Griffey Jr. picked for the Hall promises to make his
any kind of rhythm. Brandon Gregory Curt Dickie drove to the front of The is the other), couldn’t have arrived at a bet- speech memorable.
from Swanton, Ohio, started on the pole Lead Shed Hot Rod Welding & Engineer- ter time for the Braves, who were perennial
and lead the entire distance of the race ing Bomber B Main for his first feature cellar-dwellers in the NL West. He became “I’ve had a long time to think about writ-
despite the multiple restarts. win of the year. The Lyons, Ohio driv- a force on most of the Atlanta teams that ing one,” he said. “I wanted this to be an im-
er started eighth. Dave McMannamy did a quick about-face and won 14 straight pactful speech. I wanted it to be something
The first caution flag flew on lap five started on the pole and held on to fin- division titles — and a World Series in his that had meaning. When I started actually
for a spin and then it was about a cau- ish second with Haley Dippman ending rookie season (1995). putting it into words, it was not as easy as I
tion a lap and a red flag for a fire that up third. Joe Nickloy and Scott Hammer thought it was going to be.
erupted on Dan Shaffer’s car while un- drove from deep in the field to finish Also part of those Atlanta teams were
der a caution. Finally after a few more fourth and fifth respectively. pitchers Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and “If I was going to do it justice, I’d prob-
on track altercations, the 20 minute John Smoltz, manager Bobby Cox, and ably have to write a 1,500-page book, but
time limit had expired which called for The racing season moves into August general manager John Schuerholz. All five we don’t have time for all of that.”
a green-white-checkered finish, but the with the Evergreen FFA/Alumni Night were elected to the Hall of Fame in the past
caution flag flew again as the white flag featuring a full racing program of UMP four years, and now Jones will join them. Trammell played shortstop for 20 sea-
was about to fly which then resulted in a Late Models, AmeriGas UMP Sportsman, sons — all for the Tigers — and earned six
green and white together, one-lap shoot Hot Rod Welding & Engineering Bomb- “Somebody had to score some runs All-Star Game selections, four Gold Glove
out in which Gregory held off Rusty ers and Compacts. Gates open at 4pm, for that pitching staff,” Jones said with a Awardsand three Silver Slugger Awards.
Smith for his first win of the season. hot laps at six and the racing action chuckle. “It’s nice the day has finally come.” His .977 fielding percentage ranks sixth
starts at 7pm sharp! among shortstops with at least 2,000
Thome hit 612 home runs, eighth all- games played.
time, and had an MLB record 13 walk-off
homers , mostly for the Cleveland Indi- “It’s overwhelming, to be honest with
ans. When he toured the Hall of Fame in you,” said Trammell, now 60. “To say that
late February to prepare for induction day, you’re part of that group, it’s hard to com-
Thome got misty when he walked into the prehend.”
Plaque Gallery where his bronze likeness
will hang after Sunday’s ceremony. This year’s class matches the biggest
lineup of living players to be inducted since
Expect more of the same when he stares 1955, when Joe DiMaggio, Gabby Hartnett,
out at the big crowd during his speech. Ted Lyons, Dazzy Vance, Home Run Bak-
er and Ray Schalk were enshrined. That
“It’s been an absolute dream,” Thome means the inductees won’t have much lee-
said. “I try to keep that (life) pretty simple, way in the length of their speeches.
but it’s been very special to enjoy this with
the ones you really care about and the peo- It’s difficult to imagine what a nerve-
ple that are ... happy for you. That means wracking scenario it promises to be for
so much. Jones — his wife is pregnant with a son
whose name will be Cooper in honor of the
“To go there and now call that home is special day.
just incredible.”
Talk about pressure.
Hoffman, chosen in his third year on “It’s going to be a pretty nervous time for
the ballot, played the bulk of his career me personally,” Jones said. “The fact that
with the San Diego Padres before finishing my wife is due the day after, I’ll be looking
with the Milwaukee Brewers. After failing to down at her making sure she’s giving me
impress the front office in three years as a the thumbs-up, making sure she’s not go-
shortstop, he switched to the bullpen and ing into labor while I’m up on stage.
became a star. Using a stultifying chan- “If it does happen, it’s going to be an ex-
geup, Hoffman recorded 601 saves over 18 citing time.”
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2018 INDUCTEES ... These are players being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sun-
day, July 29, 2018. Top row from left are Chipper Jones, James Thome and Vladimir Guerre-
ro. Bottom row from left are Trevor Hoffman, Jack Morris and Alan Trammell. (AP Photo/File)

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Browns Owners Remain Committed To 1-Win Coach Hue Jackson

By: Tom Withers The Browns went 0-16 last season, “I think in some ways you could say just that they have but their staffs have,
AP SPORTS WRITER matching the 2008 Detroit Lions as the because of the talent he’s had, particular- how the building is working together.
only teams in NFL history to lose all 16 ly at quarterback, particularly last year, I mean we’re in here at 7 this morning
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Two miserable games. But while there were many Cleve- it could view it as his first year, but we talking about who else we might need to
seasons. One measly win. land fans calling for Jackson’s firing, his don’t look at that,” Haslam said. “I know add to the roster. So we feel good about
players remained united behind him and everybody’s saying Hue has to win this the chemistry, we feel good about the
Still, Cleveland coach Hue Jackson the Haslams decided to bring him back many games or he has to win that many work ethic, but at the same time, we all
continues to have the “unwavering” sup- for another year. games. We don’t look at it (like that).” understand we’ve got to win games.”
port of owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam,
who believe his third year will bring out That doesn’t mean Jackson’s job is “We’re really excited about the rela- More AP NFL: https://pro32.ap.org
the best in him — and the Browns. permanently safe, but Haslam refused tionship that Hue and John have and not and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL
to say there was a mandate on wins this
“I think we will see the real Hue Jack- season. Browns Start Fresh Trying
son,” Jimmy Haslam said Saturday be- To Forget Miserable 0-16 Season
fore practice. “No, we’re excited about Hue Jack-
son,” Haslam said. “I think our commit- By: Tom Withers he said. “Even if you were a part of it last
Jackson has lost 31 of 32 games ment to him has been unwavering and AP SPORTS WRITER year, it is a fresh start now. Learn from
since taking over a Cleveland franchise still is.” last year. No matter how good or how
that has undergone numerous coaching BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Myles Garrett’s bad the season was, this season is a to-
changes and front-office upheaval since Jackson is grateful for the Haslams’ rookie season with the Browns was his- tally new year and be excited about the
the team’s NFL expansion return in 1999. backing. toric — and horrific. opportunity we have in front of us to go
However, the Haslams feel the worst is out and win games, change the culture
over, and thanks to a roster overhaul di- “I said all last year, I felt like I had The 0-16 nightmare left him scarred, and change the perception of this team.”
rected by general manager John Dorsey, their full support,” he said following the but determined.
Jackson has the pieces to win. Browns’ first practice in pads. “They were Mayfield’s first NFL camp will test his
always in communication with me, and “It drives me a little bit, because I’ll football knowledge and patience. The
“He has good quarterbacks, he has I thank them for that. I’m glad they feel never let something like that happen Browns are in it for the long haul with
some skill players, he has a veteran of- that way. My job is to go out and coach again,” the defensive end vowed Thurs- the Heisman Trophy winner, who to this
fensive lineman — now, we have to figure this football team and get them better day as the Browns opened training camp point has accepted the team’s decision
out left tackle — and three really good and we’ve got to do it better than we’ve with an infusion of talent and optimism to have him sit behind Taylor.
(running) backs and a good defense.” ever done it since I’ve been here. We have following their forgettable 2017 season.
some players that I think are going to “No matter how long I’m here, there will However, that doesn’t mean Mayfield
Jackson has also been helped by not help make the difference, but at the same never be a season like that.” is satisfied being a No. 2 quarterback.
also handling offensive coordinator du- time, it’s just all talk right now.
ties. With some urging and the blessing Cleveland fans could never handle “I would never get my mind right to
of the Haslams, he turned his offense “We have to go do it. So we’ve just got another one. be a backup,” he said before the Browns
over to Todd Haley, who was fired after to keep working, but I do thank them for held their first practice open to the pub-
six seasons with Pittsburgh. that.” But in the months since last season lic. “That’s the second that I would be
ended, coach Hue Jackson jumped into complacent. That’s the second that I
“You have to give Hue credit for bring- As the 2017 season unraveled, the Lake Erie to cleanse himself of the losing would stop working. You’ve always got
ing in Todd Haley, which I think will al- Haslams chose to fire head of football op- and new general manager John Dorsey to keep working like you’re going to work
low Hue to be the head coach,” Haslam erations Sashi Brown, whose analytics- retooled the Browns’ roster. to be the best and that’s the same thing
said. “I think this will be the first oppor- heavy approach yielded mixed results Tyrod has done his whole life.
tunity Hue will have to do what we know and not enough wins. Dorsey, who guid- He acquired proven players such as
he can do as head coach as a leader. ed Kansas City’s turnaround from 2013 quarterback Tyrod Taylor and Pro Bowl “It doesn’t matter the position you’re
Even though Todd will be calling all of to 2016, replaced Brown and spent this wide receiver Jarvis Landry in trades, in. If you’re not going to work hard, then
the shots on offense, I think Hue will ob- past offseason acquiring talent. signed free agent linebacker Mychal you’re not doing it right.”
viously have some impact there like he Kendricks and drafted rookie QB Baker
will defense. We are excited to see it.” Haslam felt it was fair to assess Jack- Mayfield, the top overall pick who may While the Browns want Mayfield to
son’s upcoming third season as his first. eventually lead Cleveland’s bruised fran- wait, fans may be a little more impatient
chise back to prominence. to see him.
Colts, Fans Are Happy Campers
As Luck Returns To Action With HBO’s “Hard Knocks” chroni- It wasn’t long into practice that
cling their every move over the next few chants of “Ba-ker, May-field” filled the
By: Michael Marot up to the team’s new camp site, Grand weeks, the Browns are pushing the reset warm air on the green, manicured fields
AP SPORTS WRITER Park Sports Campus, in Westfield, Indiana button. behind the team’s headquarters.
— a northern suburb of Indianapolis.
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Andrew Luck “It is not the same team,” said Jack- Mayfield’s accustomed to the spot-
looked comfortable in his old spot Thurs- They wanted to see the team’s most an- son, who held onto his job despite a 1-31 light — the star attraction. But for now
day. ticipated camp appearance since Luck ar- record the past two seasons. “John and he’s content with a supporting role, and
rived in town with the title of No. 1 overall his team did a tremendous job of adding doesn’t object to Jackson’s plan to give
He took command of the huddle, made draft pick in 2012. key pieces to our football team. This is Taylor the majority of snaps with Cleve-
all the required throws, chatted with team- a competitive football team throughout.” land’s starters.
mates and coaches and even critiqued Some couldn’t wait. The line started
himself. He avoided one personal concern forming more than two hours before prac- Unlike so many previous seasons, the “No, absolutely not,” Mayfield said.
by successfully handling the first snap, tice began, and blue No. 12 jerseys were quarterback job appears to be locked “They’re doing everything they think is
and he was serenaded by Indianapolis a favorite fashion option in the bleachers. up. On Wednesday, Jackson made it right and I believe in that and I believe
Colts’ fans chanting his name. When individual drills started to wrap up clear that Taylor, who led Buffalo to the in them, so when it comes down to the
and it became obvious Luck was about playoffs last season, is the starter and stuff that they’re saying, that’s not going
Yes, after more than 19 months of an- to start throwing, one fan shouted: “Get that Mayfield is “not ready to walk out to change my work ethic and if it does,
swering questions about his surgically re- ready for the most anticipated pass.” there right now and play.” then something’s wrong.”
paired throwing shoulder, Luck finally got
a chance to show everyone exactly what he Luck did not speak with reporters after “Tyrod Taylor is the starter,” Jackson Unlike Garrett, Mayfield’s 2017
could do during the team’s first training the workout though he was more talkative said, getting an agreeing nod from Dors- couldn’t have gone much better.
camp workout Thursday. than usual on the field. ey. “I don’t envision any situation where
all of a sudden he is getting a bunch of Once a walk-on, he climbed to college
“It was a good day, a solid day in windy He started the afternoon with a brief first-team reps — unless, God forbid, football’s summit, carrying the Sooners
conditions,” new coach Frank Reich said conversation with Reich and could be seen something happens.” to national title contention.
following a two-hour workout in shorts. discussing specific plays with receivers
“I thought he looked strong, consistent, a and offensive linemen throughout the af- Something always seems to happen And although he’s not leading the
good first day for him.” ternoon. to the Browns, so Jackson wrapped his Browns, Mayfield can help point them in
knuckles on the wooden podium while the right direction.
The unofficial numbers: 4 of 9 with one Reich liked most of what he saw. discussing Taylor to ward off any bad
interception in two rounds of 11-on-11 “Really good,” he said. “Being under cen- luck. “When you talk about a new season,
and 11 of 19 overall. ter, running team periods, making plays, the record from the past year goes out
seeing him hit the big play to (Eric) Ebron, The 27-year-old Taylor quickly won the window,” he said. “It doesn’t mat-
Of course, nobody expected Luck to be you know, taking control of the huddle, over teammates and coaches this spring ter if you win the Super Bowl or you go
at his level best on Day 1. making some checks at the line of scrim- with his team-first attitude and work 0-16, you start fresh and you haven’t
mage, just doing what he does. I mean you ethic. Beyond his usual duties, part of done anything for this season. So we’re
The three-time Pro Bowler had sur- could see it in his demeanor, you could see Taylor’s role is to help the Browns for- working to be the best team in the coun-
gery on a partially torn labrum in Janu- it in his eyes, working through his progres- get 2017 — not just turn the page, but try and that’s our mindset.”
ary 2017, missed all of last season with sions. He was sharp.” throw out the book.
lingering pain and didn’t resume throwing Luck is expected to throw again Friday. More AP NFL: https://pro32.ap.org
again until May. He did light work during He will participate in Saturday’s practice, “Let them know that it is a new year,” and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL
June’s three-day minicamp and ramped but will not throw and then will return to
up his activity in California over the next full action Sunday night when the Colts
six weeks. are scheduled to practice in pads.
The hope is he will be ready to play in
Thursday marked the first time he the Colts’ preseason opener Aug. 9 at Se-
worked out with the starting unit since the attle.
end of the 2016 season, and it was also “Working together for so long, we just
his first real chance to get acclimated to went through a walkthrough for an hour
Reich’s new offense. and as soon as we did it, it was like old
times. Same cadence,” Kelly said before
“He doesn’t have the familiarity that practice. “It’s crazy how fast things come
we have when it comes to running the of- back to you.”
fense,” center Ryan Kelly said. “I mean you Notes: The Colts activated offensive line-
can look at it on paper for so long, but un- man Denzelle Good from the non-injury
til you’re out there and running it ... So ev- football list. Left tackle Anthony Castonzo
ery so often in walkthroughs, he’d ask me and backup offensive lineman Austin How-
a few questions. It’s usually the other way ard have been placed on the non-football
around, so it’s kind of weird right now.” injury list. Castonzo hurt his hamstring
while working out this summer. Howard’s
The Colts also weren’t about to ask injury has not been disclosed.
anyone to do too much too fast. So rather More AP NFL: https://pro32.ap.org and
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his players to slow it down for the first two
days.

It showed.
But that’s not why so many fans showed

TRAINING CAMP UNDERWAY ... Cleveland Browns fans arrive at the NFL football
team’s first day of training camp, Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Berea, Ohio. (AP
Photo/Tony Dejak)

Ex-Ohio State Star Hartline
Promoted After Shakeup

BACK IN ACTION ... Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) warms up on COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former State from 2005 to 2008 and spent
the first day of practice at the NFL team’s football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Ohio State star Brian Hartline has been seven seasons in the NFL. He inherits
Thursday, July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) promoted to interim wide receivers a veteran receiver corps, with the Buck-
coach on Urban Meyer’s staff. eyes’ top six pass-catchers from 2017
returning.
He succeeds Zach Smith, who was
fired Monday amid allegations of do- Meyer on Thursday also promoted
mestic abuse. Hartline was on the staff third-year program assistant Corey
as a quality control coach with receiv- Dennis to a senior quality-control po-
ers last season. sition, working with the wide receivers
and quarterbacks. Dennis is married to
Hartline had 90 catches for 1,429 Meyer’s daughter, Nicki.
yards and 12 touchdowns for Ohio

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