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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 2016 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 8 EDITION 45

THIS WEEK IN Wauseon's “Suon Six” Following Mission Call To Dominican Republic

THE By: Kent Hutchison
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
vILLAGE reporter
Taking a leap of faith. That’s a decision
Fayette's Bates Is A Role that many Christians face. However, having
Model Of Faith & Strength In the conviction to follow through is often easi-
er said than done. That’s not the case for the
The Face Of Tragedy Suon family (Husband Jason, a 1996 gradu-
•••• ate of Wauseon HS, and wife Becky, a 1999
Liberty Center alum, along with children
Fulton, Williams Counties Finn (10), Paisley (9), Stacia (6), and Moses
Have Lower Jobless (3)) of rural Wauseon. On the contrary, the
Rates In October “Suon Six” are pursuing the special passion
•••• they have for the people of the Dominican Re-
public. A passion they feel so strongly about
The Cops With Kids Program: that on January 23, 2017, they are leaving
Amazing People, the comfortable life they have established
in Fulton County to live and serve there full
Doing Amazing Things time as missionaries.
For Amazing Kids
•••• The story for the Suon’s began three years
ago when some missionaries from Freedom
Wauseon Rejects Removal International Ministries paid a visit to the
Of Street Parking, Waits To Pettisville Missionary Church and presented
an opportunity for a construction trip to the
Ban Smoking In Parks Dominican Republic. Becky Suon shared the
•••• story behind how they arrived at where they
are today. “My husband Jason and I weren’t
Local Woman Shares Nepal present that day, but a couple of weeks later
Mission Trip Experience At our Pastor sent an e-mail calling for anyone
Montpelier Methodist Church who wanted to sign up for the trip. I encour-
aged Jason to go. Our youngest, Moses, was
HOMETOWN ATHLETIC NEWS & PHOTOS FOR WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS IN NORTHWEST OHIO less than a year old and we have 3 other
young children and he does so much that I
“THE HOMETOWN” wanted for him to have this “gift” to take some
time off of his work at Wauseon Schools and
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 2016 A WEEKLY SPORTS PUBLICATION COURTESY OF "THE VILLAGE REPORTER" do something he always wanted to do. As it
would turn out, no one else from our church
Delta Takes On Swanton In Neutral Non-Conference Game went, just Jason and a team of people from PHOTOS PROVIDED
Indiana that he didn’t know, took part in a
mission trip to the Ramon Santana area of NEW FRIENDS ... The Suon Six, along with students from the Freedom Christian School in
the Dominican. Jason had a great trip and the Dominican Republic, pose for a photo during the family’s visit last December. The Suon’s
loved the ministry, but didn’t feel that the will be heading back this January as missionaries to Ramon Santana.
timing was right to pursue anything other
PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF than following the ministry’s progress and sugar cane bateyes. Jason shared, “When
FOUNDATION GAME ... Bryan and Montpelier Girls and praying.” we got there, the land was flat, with only the
Boys Basketball Teams went head to head this week in footers being dug. When we left 7 days later,
preparation for the 2016-17 season. At the time of Jason’s initial trip to the we had built the first two classrooms with a
WE KEEP IT SIMPLE IN MONTPELIER! Dominican Republic, Freedom International bathroom that separated them”.
Ministries had just purchased 25 acres of
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Police Chief Remains On Village Of Archbold Shows Residents
Leave, Pole Barn Hot Topic Possible Outcomes Of SR 66 Shift

At Edon Village Council By: James Pruitt to update the public on the upcoming
THE VILLAGE REPORTER feasibility study, the work that has been
done, review existing conditions and
A vision of what the world would be seek feedback.
like if SR 66 was shifted to go around
Archbold was released to the public Village officials were in attendance
Nov. 15. as people milled about the auditorium
to view the various displays and seek
The village of Archbold hosted an information. The open house sought to
open house about the proposed shift share and receive information and ...
at Northwest State Community Col-
lege. The purpose of the meeting was CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

PHOTO BY: KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF
DISCUSSING THE ISSUES ... Edon Village Council discusses zoning ordinances dur-
ing their November 21st meeting.

By: Kent Hutchison of the police chief’s position. The group PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER did enter in to executive session for al- STUDY ... Attendees to the open house at Northwest State Community College on the
most an hour to discuss compensation, proposed shift of SR 66 view some of the displays and charts explaining the options and
The Edon Village Council met in imminent litigation, dismissal, or disci- costs of the project.
regular session on Monday, November pline of an employee, but returned with
21, 2016. Tom Szymczak, Police Chief, no action taken and promptly adjourned
who has been on paid administrative the meeting with no further comment.
leave since the fatal shooting of John
Anderson on June 16, 2016, was in at- The hot topic of the meeting was the
tendance. On November 2, 2016, the status of a building being constructed
Williams County Grand Jury decided on village resident Brian Moffett’s prop-
not to indict Szymczak in regards to the erty. Council member Dick Chapin,
shooting. During open session, council opened the discussion by reminding the
made no mention of the Grand Jury’s other members that at ...
decision, nor did they discuss the status
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Napoleon’s Chris Hanson, Bryan City Council Hears Request For
Fighting Breast Cancer Like A Girl Additional Firefighting Personnel

PHOTOS PROVIDED

SUPPORT GROUP ... Chris Hanson’s coworkers show their love and support in this
challenging time.

pink ornaments to celebrate Christmas. PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
Chris works hard to keep life as normal
as possible. “The kids still get up and go MAKING HIS POINT … Referring to his PowerPoint presentation, Bryan Fire Chief
to school.” With a smile, she beams, “They Bruce Siders addresses members of the Bryan City Council at their November 21
are on the honor roll.” meeting.

Chris, a first shift coordinator who re- By: Timothy Kays order for the 2016 Pavement Marking
cently celebrated twenty years of employ- Program that will reduce the overall
ment at Alex Products, has experienced THE VILLAGE REPORTER costs by $12,477.21.
an overwhelming outpouring of love and Under suspended rules of reading,
LET’S DO THIS ... Chris Hanson is more support from her work family. “Everyone At the November 21 regular meeting
than ready on her first day of chemo- was shocked when I told them the news. of the Bryan City Council, Bruce Sid- Council approved the passages of Res-
therapy to fight like a girl against breast They have been very supportive in letting ers, the Chief of the Bryan Fire Depart- olution 29-2016, and Resolution 30-
cancer. me have the time off I need.” ment, used a historical narrative and a 2016, both of which are measures de-
fact-filled PowerPoint presentation to re- signed to take control of long inactive,
By: Tammy Allison The phone calls and text messages quest of Council the addition of two new leftover funds. The first measure sought
THE VILLAGE REPORTER have been a wonderful source of support, firefighters to his staff. to return funds totaling $65,937.42 to
Chris Hanson, 45, of Napoleon is fight- and her coworkers have rallied around the One Percent Income Tax Fund from
ing breast cancer like a girl - strong and Chris in other ways to show their support. “Since 1857, the City of Bryan Fire the Don North Municipal Building Debt
courageous. She’s not alone, though. The factory has had internal events of a Department has relied on a combina- Retirement Fund, which has had all out-
Backed by the support of family, friends, walking taco sale and a baked goods sale tion of career and volunteer firefighters standing obligations retired since 2013.
and an amazing bunch of coworkers from which have raised over $1400. Cindy, who in keeping the residents and visitors The second measure sought to transfer
Alex Products in Ridgeville Corners, she is also works at Alex Products, organized a safe from the ravages of fire,” Chief Sid- funds totaling $11,212.57 to the 1/2
battling with courage and determination. pink shirt day in support of Chris. Money ers said in his presentation. “Through- Percent Income Tax fund from the Spe-
On August 5th of this year, Chris re- was also raised during a food pantry drive. out the 159 years of the Department’s cial Assessment Bond Fund. That mon-
ceived the news she had been dreading: Random photo texts from work keep her existence, we have seen a rise and fall ey remains from the issuance of bonds
her mammogram had detected something smiling and brighten her day. The group of volunteer firefighters. However, today in 1990 for a street light project, as well
abnormal. A biopsy confirmed the diagno- of individuals are caring and giving. They like never before, we see a dramatic de- as an East End Sewer Project that was
sis of breast cancer. The second week of even have a slogan in her honor…”Fight cline on the availability of people willing completed in 1994, and all obligations
August, she learned she has stage 3 inva- like a girl!” to commit to the volunteer fire service. cleared in 2009.
sive breast cancer. This reduction in available volunteers
With no family history of breast cancer, The company of several hundred em- puts the department in a position where In keeping with the May 18, 2016, re-
Chris began reading to learn everything ployees is growing but remains closely we are not able to respond with the ap- vision of the overtime exemption rule of
she could. The treatment plan she would connected. “It’s close knit, like everyone propriate resources and manpower. the Fair Labor Standards Act, Council
be undergoing included chemo treatments there is family,” Chris expresses. “It’s a This inability to respond with the appro- agreed to proposed wage increases for
every other Monday followed by a shot on great place to work.” priate resources and manpower places three city employees: Assistant Street
the day after to help boost her white blood our citizens and our firefighters at a Commissioner Tim Sands, Assistant
cell count. If everything stays on track, Support continues to pour in. Her sister great risk.” Parks and Recreation Director Bruce
February 6th will be her last chemo treat- Sandy Davis recently organized a success- Wheeler, and Fire Department Captain
ment with surgery to follow. ful fundraiser with gift baskets, a 50/50 Breaking down the historical per- Gary Merschdorf.
The hardest part was to break the news drawing, and a silent auction to help offset sonnel perspective from the last twenty
to her sons Gavin, 11, and Laken, 7. The the expenses of Chris’s treatments. years, Chief Siders continued, “In 1997, Council approved two building per-
kids saw their grandfather die four years Chief Robinson penned a letter to then mit requests on this evening, the first
ago of cancer so Chris was sensitive to Chris offers the following words of ad- Mayor Runkle and the members of city being petitioned by Jack’s Sew and Vac
their perception of the “c” word. “I needed vice to anyone walking a similar journey, council describing a decline of available of 122 North Main Street. The busi-
them to know that mom was going to fight. “Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Reach out volunteers. In that letter, Chief Robin- ness has acquired the adjacent store-
I showed them pictures of other women to a support group. And definitely lean on son stated that the daytime availability front, and sought permission for a pro-
who were survivors of breast cancer.” your family.” of volunteers was severely hampered posed $17,500 project to combine the
Although it was hard to talk with the during the week, Monday through Fri- two storefronts. The second permit was
kids, she has kept positive. Her close friend She also stresses the importance of day. In 2004 Chief Manon performed a granted to Community Health Profes-
Cindy Brinkman along with her sister and early detection. She noticed something manpower study, and showed that the sionals, who are planning on the con-
mom have provided the support from day abnormal almost a year ago, but waited department continued in its decline of struction of a new $2.16 million, 8,200
one. To help keep her kids involved in her to have it checked out-fear overshadowing available volunteers. This time however, square foot facility at 1215 South Port-
journey, Chris allowed her sons and Cin- everything. She stresses, “Don’t hold off. we started to see a decline not only in land Street.
dy’s daughter to shave her head in antici- Early detection is best.” weekday response, but we also started
pation of the effects of chemo treatments. to see a decline in weekend availability.
“I have breast cancer, but it affects the Chris who just completed her fourth Timothy Kays can be reached at
entire family,” Chris shares. The children round of ten treatments of chemo ad-
have expressed their support and love in mits, “The chemo treatments are rough.” In 2014, Council autho- [email protected]
the small ways like painting items pink for Cindy, her mother, and sister help carry
her and with the help of their grandmoth- her through the difficult days when she is rized the hiring of two ad-
er and aunt, a white Christmas tree with tired and not feeling well. They help with ditional career firefighters
transportation and caring for her kids and to help with the daytime
household responsibilities. call volume. While this
assisted with the Monday
Despite the challenging moments and through Friday calls, we
days when staying in bed would be easier, are still seeing a decline in
Chris perseveres day in and day out. “I weekend availability.”
get up every day and tell myself I have to As it currently stands,
fight. I don’t give up. I have days when I there are four firefighters
feel like laying around, but I fight one day on duty from 7 a.m. to 3
at a time.” She offers a weak, tired smile, p.m. Monday through Fri-
“It’s showing signs of shrinkage.” day, with no weekends and
no holidays. Chief Siders
A video of photos of her journey created proposed a plan with two
by Cindy’s daughter captures the emotion firefighters on duty from 6
as the popular song Fight Song by Rachel a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days
Platten plays in the background. On the
tough days, she is tired and tears easily
escape Chris’s eyes, but she knows she is
never alone. With the support of family,
friends, and an amazing bunch of cowork-
ers, she wakes up each morning and fights
bravely and courageously like a girl. Keep
fighting Chris…you are an inspiration to
everyone’s life you touch.

Tammy Allison may be reached at
[email protected]

Stryker Students & Coaches Say per week, with two addi-
Thanks For Bringing Football Back tional firefighters on duty
Monday through Friday
from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The
breakdown of the cost to
the city per firefighter is
Bringing back football scored a All other expenses $19,191.46 an annual gross wage of
touchdown with students who person- The Board approved the following $27,300, plus $18,648.24
ally thanked the board for the action. donation(s): for insurance, $6,552 for a
Stryker Athletic Boosters – $243 for retirement plan, $395.85
The 2016 High School and Jr. High senior posters for Medicare, and $546 for
football teams, cheerleading squad and Logo This – $93 for the Drama Club workers compensation,
coaches, thanked the board for bringing Buffalo Wild Wings – $180 for the bringing the total annual
back the football program and all the yearbook account cost incurred by the City
opportunities it has offered them. of Bryan, per firefighter, to
News and Notes $53,442.09.
In other news: The October Student of the Month Council agreed with the
Highlights of the General Fund activ- was Carly Smith (Honesty) assessment, and agreed American Red Cross, Williams County Lutheran Social Services
ity for October: Nov. 17 Christmas for Kids with to look into the matter. Bed Brigade
General fund cash balance Rick Small from 98.1 (raised more than The main issue will be Boy Scouts, Black Swamp Council NW Ohio Community
$3,857,819.80 $3,200).
Total Revenue $465,495.02 Dec. 2 Blood Drive 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 Action Commission
Income Tax $161,097.21 p.m. The Stage funding, to which Coun- Cancer Assistance of Williams County Sanctuary of Williams County
Unrestricted Grants in Aid Dec. 2 Boys Basketball season opens cil President Tommy Morr Center for Child & Family Advocacy Sarah’s House
$273,351.97 at Montpelier said, “We’ve got to find a Community Compassion Shalom Ministries
Restricted Grants in Aid $4,641.14 Dec. 10 Homecoming Night vs.Hilltop fix, but we’ve got to find Community Pregnancy Center
All other Operating revenue Dec. 12– Elementary Christmas pro- the money.” We Care Cabinet
$26,404.70 gram K-3. 7 p.m. at The Stage
Total expenses $472,412.34 The next board meeting is 6:30 p.m., Four County Family Center Williams Co. Association for
Personnel services $215,476.45 Dec. 19 in the high school art room. In other actions under- Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
Retirement/insurances $77,148.25 taken by Council on the HELP Inc. Mentally Handicapped
Purchased services $149,470.43 INFORMATION PROVIDED
Supplies $11,125.75 evening, Ordinance 47- Helping Hands Food Pantry Williams Co. Family & Children

2016 was approved under Kidney Foundation of NW Ohio First Council

suspended rules of read- Legal Aid of Western Ohio Williams County Family YMCA

ing, authorizing a change Williams County Habitat for Humanity

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NatureFresh Farms Picks First Ohio Fulton, Williams Counties Have
Grown TOMZ Snacking Tomatoes Lower Jobless Rates In October

Delta, OH – At this time of the year seal packaging at PMA Fresh Summit in By: James Pruitt Goods-producing industries, at
in the Midwest, fewer hours of sunlight Orlando in October and was met with THE VILLAGE REPORTER 907,500, added 6,400 jobs in manufac-
generally means an end to fresh locally rave reviews. By transitioning to top turing (+3,500), construction (+2,500),
grown vegetables. However this season, seal packaging, NatureFresh™ is reduc- Local unemployment rates dropped and mining and logging (+400).
such is not the case in Ohio. Nature- ing the plastic content of its packages by in October, following similar declines
Fresh™ Farms new Delta, OH green- up to 25%. High impact creative across in the state. The private service-providing sector,
house facility has started picking their all products enhance the packaging at 3,809,900, lost 6,000 jobs.
speciality tomatoes in addition to their presentation with specific call outs to Williams County’s October rate (not
popular tomatoes on the vine to ship support the State of Ohio Department seasonally adjusted) rate was 4.1 per- Employment losses in professional
through the winter. With an emphasis of Agriculture Ohio Proud program and cent, down from 4.4 in September. Ful- and business services (-5,000), trade,
on quality & flavor, retailers will see a grown in the USA creative. ton County was at 4.0 down from 4.2 transportation, and utilities (-2,000),
renewed interest in the produce aisle the previous month. other services (-1,600), and financial
this winter. “We want to ensure that consumers activities (-100) exceeded gains in lei-
clearly understand that this product is The state’s not seasonally adjusted sure and hospitality (+1,600), educa-
“Every flavor provides a sensory ex- grown in Ohio”, said Ray Wowryk, Di- rate was 4.6 percent for October, while tional and health services (+600), and
perience that distinguishes itself”, stat- rector of Business Development. Na- the national rate stood at 4.7 percent. information (+500).
ed Chris Veillon, Director of Marketing. tureFresh™ included a USA flag in the
“A tomato’s flavor is a consumer’s most creative and increased the font size of Ohio’s seasonally adjusted rate for Government employment, at
immediate and visceral experience with the country of origin to avoid any confu- October was 4.9 percent, up from 4.8 779,200, decreased 3,200 in local
the variety. NatureFresh™ Farms devel- sion on store shelves of where the prod- in September. The national rate was (-2,500) and state (-700) government.
oped its TOMZ™ Snacking Tomatoes to uct was grown. 4.9 percent, down from 5.0 percent in Federal government employment did
meet consumer expectations that when September. The state’s rate last year not change over the month.
they enjoy a snacking tomato in July, “Growing our tomatoes year-round was 4.7 percent. The U.S. rate was 5.0
October, or February, that the flavor is in Ohio significantly reduces the food percent. From October 2015 to October 2016,
plentiful and consistent each and every miles that the product must travel to nonagricultural wage and salary em-
time. Why? Because the same grower store level. We are increasing shelf life Area counties show Lucas at 5.0, ployment grew 50,500. Employment in
produced that same tomato from the by picking the fruit off the vine at a later Henry, 4.0; Paulding, 4.2; Defiance, goods-producing industries increased
same farm regardless of the season”, color stage to ensure we deliver maxi- 4.3 and Wood 4.0. 400.
said Veillon. mum flavor”, said Wowryk.
Statewide, Mercer County has the Construction added 4,200 jobs,
Customers this winter will enjoy NatureFresh™ Farms is in the midst lowest rate at 3.0 percent, while Mon- manufacturing decreased 2,100 as
an extensive variety of NatureFresh™ of a major expansion in Ohio with up roe has the highest at 9.1 percent. losses in durable goods (-8,100) ex-
Farms Ohio grown tomatoes that in- to 180 acres of year-round production ceeded gains in nondurable goods
clude red, yellow, orange grape toma- planned for the Delta facility. Phase Ohio’s nonagricultural wage and sal- (+6,000), and mining and logging lost
toes, red cherry tomatoes, sweet red 1 (15.30 acres) + 2 (15.30 acres) have ary employment decreased 2,800 over 1,700 jobs.
cocktail tomatoes, and mixed medley to- been completed to date with Phase 3 the month, from a revised 5,499,400
matoes. All snacking tomatoes are being (15.30 acres) to be completed in Decem- in September to 5,496,600 in October The private service-providing sec-
packed under the TOMZ™ snacking to- ber brings the total of new construction 2016, according to the latest business tor added 38,000 jobs. Gains in edu-
mato brand. NatureFresh™ has already to 45 acres in the last 12 months. With establishment survey conducted by cational and health services (+12,000),
being shipping their popular OhioRed™ an abundance of off peak power avail- the U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau leisure and hospitality (+11,300), fi-
Tomatoes On The Vine since last Febru- able from the grid, NatureFresh™ is us- of Labor Statistics) in cooperation with nancial activities (+8,300), trade,
ary and will begin shipping OhioRed™ ing High Pressure Sodium lighting to ODJFS. transportation, and utilities (+7,000),
Roma and OhioRed™ Beefsteak toma- supplement its growing practices to be other services (+4,700), and informa-
toes later this winter. able to grow year-round in Delta. The number of workers unemployed tion (+600) exceeded losses in profes-
in Ohio in October was 280,000, up sional and business services (-5,900).
NatureFresh™ Farms unveiled its To learn more about NatureFresh™ 5,000 from 275,000 in September. The
new Ohio Proud themed TOMZ™ top Farms and their Ohio grown project, number of unemployed has increased Government employment increased
visit naturefresh.ca/Ohio-Fresh. by 15,000 in the past 12 months from 12,100 in local (+6,700), state (+3,700),
265,000. The October unemployment and federal (+1,700) government.
rate for Ohio was 0.2 percentage points
higher than the October 2015 rate of James Pruitt may be reached at
4.7 percent. [email protected]

Edgerton Council To Dip Into
Reserves To Pay Off Sewer Debt;
Hopefully End Fiscal Oversight

North Central Board Of Education By: James Pruitt Fitzcharles updated the council on
To Conduct Anonymous Staff Survey THE VILLAGE REPORTER several issues:

By: Timothy Kays school year that might facilitate her re- Edgerton wants to terminate the fis- Crews have been working overtime
THE VILLAGE REPORTER quest. Nothing has been set in stone cal emergency it has been under for sev- collecting leaves. In the past two weeks,
he said, adding that, “All options are eral years and fast. 36 loads were picked up.
During an executive session of their on the table.”
November 22 meeting, members of The Village Council approved a plan The village has received $1,650 in
the North Central Board of Education The Board approved the minutes, where the village administrator will take donations for the Edgerton Area Foun-
agreed to follow up on the morale is- financial statements and investments reserves from several different funds dation Matching Grant. That makes the
sues presented by Jared Stewart dur- from October, and agreed to the exten- and pay off the sewer loan debt. This match total $3,300. The goal is to raise
ing the October meeting. sion of one-year contracts to Ludmila will allow the village to apply for an end all the needed funds by mid-January for
Ford as Spanish Club Advisor; Heather to fiscal emergency and avoid paying a scoreboard for the Pony League field
Addressing the Board at the Octo- Hall for the Junior High Quiz Bowl; 100 percent of the state workers’ sala- as well as netting for three fields at Mill-
ber meeting, Stewart noted that he Kelli Hills in Outdoor Adventure Recre- ries who now oversee village operations. er Park.
perceived a low level of morale amongst ational Studies (OARS); Nathan Shamp
the staff, and cited a recent turnover in Outdoor Adventure Recreational The village will owe $292,000 by Council will meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 14
of teachers as an indicative factor. He Studies (OARS - Archery); Jared Stew- year’s end, but tapping into the other with department heads to discuss the
also gave an example of how that low art as Indoor Track Coach, and Rich funds will not jeopardize its financial capital improvement projects for 2017.
morale was also manifesting itself in Lashaway as a substitute bus driver. future, Administrator Dawn Fitzcharles At 7 p.m., council will meet with local
the community. Returning to regular said. Termination of the fiscal emergen- government services to review the recov-
session during the November 22 meet- The Board agreed to the presented cy will be sought in the first five days in ery plan and 5-year forecast.
ing, Board President Jim Fee said that appropriation additions, and approved January, she said.
the Board had reached an agreement the Advisory Committee for the North Village offices will be closed Dec. 23
that an anonymous questionnaire Central VoAg Department. The Board In other news, the council approved and 26 for Christmas and Jan. 2, 2017,
would be sent to staff members to poll gave their approval to the 2016-17 a resolution to supplement the annual for New Year’s.
their opinions on the matter. The areas Addendum to the Northwest Ohio appropriations and another one to clar-
of focus on the survey will be to gauge Educational Service Center service ify the language concerning the resigna- Santa will be giving sleigh rides
the staff’s perceptions of the current agreement, as well as the Resolution tion of David Brobst. downtown 6-8 p.m. Dec. 16.
culture, communications and overall adopting a Calamity Day Alternative
effectiveness of the school. Make-up Plan for 2016-2017. James Pruitt may be reached at
[email protected]
The Board acknowledged a success- At the suggestion of Superintendent
ful Eagle Mania event to kick off the Ken Boyer, the Board approved a Mem-
2016-17 winter sports season. In keep- orandum of Understanding with the
ing with the sports theme, Board mem- North Central Education Association
ber Shane Martin requested to have establishing changes to the supple-
the topic of the proposed North Central mental contract schedule, pertaining to
football program placed on the Decem- the Indoor Track and OARS programs.
ber agenda in order to have a public Mr. Boyer also reported that there re-
discussion on the matter, and to clarify mains a few punch list items remain-
the Board’s position. ing with the new facility, and that let-
tering and the eagle artwork should be
Mrs. Kim Hutchison addressed the finished on the front of the building in
Board about the change resulting in the next seven to ten days.
Choir being removed from the regu-
lar school day program. She noted Prior to adjourning into executive
that the ‘early bird’ Choir scheduling session, the Board discussed the need
is resulting in a significant drop-off for at least two new buses. Of note in
in participation, and suggested that it the discussion was the suggestion that
be returned to its former status. High any new buses be propane powered ve-
School Principal Tim Rettig said that hicles, noting that a preliminary figure
there has been an initial exploration of $44,000 per year over a four year
into the development of an eight-period term lease-to-own has been fielded.
school day beginning in the 2017-18
Timothy Kays can be reached at
[email protected]

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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 accepts a new wage ordinance memorating the event. their paces under the watch- Lori Bowling, daughter of
REPORTER for employees. Grisier Funeral Homes, ful eye of Coach Olan Smith. Mrs. Robert Bowling, a senior
at Edon High School was re-
120 YEARS AGO Hollie Borton of West Stryker and Archbold, are 60 YEARS AGO cently selected to receive the
NOVEMBER 1896 Unity earns All-District ac- observing their 90th anniver- NOVEMBER 1956 Daughters of American Revo-
colades. She is a three year sary. The Grisier family has lution Good Citizen Award.
Wm. Clark took a carload starter for the volleyball team provided five generations of The Edon Fire Department
of livestock to Buffalo last at Walsh University. caring service to the area. answered a call Tuesday eve- 20 YEARS AGO
week. They were mostly his ning and made a run to the NOVEMBER 1996
own raising. STRYKER 20 YEARS AGO home of Donald Willibey (for-
ADVANCE NOVEMBER 1996 merly Charlie Oberlin farm) The Edon Lady Bombers
J.W. Kissell is beautifying and extinguished a fire that were ousted from Regional
his tonsorial parlor. 115 YEARS AGO Stryker Police accepted a had started in a tractor. Volleyball play by Kalida in
NOVEMBER 1901 donation of a VCR for training straight sets of 15-7 and 15-
110 YEARS AGO films from Kerns TV and Ap- Tuesday morning, the 3.
NOVEMBER 1906 Will Slan has an improved pliances of Bryan. barn on the Art Young farm
way to clean chimneys. Just south of Edon was moved to The annual Christmas
Mrs. J.J. Young left for put a lot of gun powder in the Style Mark has made a gen- the Clarence Goebel farm, 4 lighting will take place on
Fresno, California to join her stove and the soot goes up and erous donation to the Stryker 1/2 miles south on Route 49. December 1, which will start
husband and will remain for the stove pipe comes down. Library. with a program at the Edon
the winter. Will is still wiping black from 50 YEARS AGO Church of Christ.
the shelves and counters. A reward is being offered for NOVEMBER 1966
S.S. Winland will build information on two break ins 10 YEARS AGO
the new house for G.W. Pan- Farmers in this vicinity are of Stryker businesses. Frank Long and Mike Hug NOVEMBER 2006
coast. engaging help for the next sea- were the key assets in the
son, offering as high as $160 EDON Friday night brawl as Edon Let’s Get Acquainted was
100 YEARS AGO for eight months to number COMMERCIAL easily walked all over Wal- the theme for the newly
NOVEMBER 1916 one hands. dron 41-14. Hug scored for formed Edon Daisy Troop
70 YEARS AGO 6 touchdowns. Long, who 1332 when they met on Oc-
New officers of the Rodded 110 YEARS AGO NOVEMBER 1946 kicks soccer style, booted tober 10th at St. Peter’s
Mutual Insurance Company NOVEMBER 1906 five out of six at attempts Church.
are H.C. Miller, secretary; Ford Kinner, whose farm through the uprights.
Irvin Stipe, treasurer; J.I. George Mignin has made is near Edon, is featured in LaRue Reitzel was hon-
Newcomb and W.A. Snyder, arrangements to move to Mis- an article in the October is- 30 YEARS AGO ored for 50 years of service at
directors. souri Jan. 1, where he will en- sue of Capper’s Farmer, enti- NOVEMBER 1986 the Edon Farmer’s Coopera-
gage in farming. tled “Turkey Dressing Equip- tive during the 87th annual
C.A. Bowersox will become ment”. The kindergarten children meeting of the Stockholders
the Common Pleas Judge, Garber and Farber, black- enjoyed a field trip Thursday of the Edon Farmer’s Co-Op
Jan. 1. smiths, have dissolved part- The first call for basket- morning to Baker’s Acres on the evening of November
nership and the shop will ball practice brought out 40 pumpkin fairy tale land. 11.
90 YEARS AGO again be conducted by Mr. hopefuls last Thursday night
NOVEMBER 1926 Garber, with J.E. Yeager at and they were sent through
the anvil.
Harry Ely is again located “A TOUCH OF LOCAL HISTORY”
in the old agricultural imple- 90 YEARS AGO
ment room on the south side NOVEMBER 1926 STRYKER RAILROAD TRACK PANS
of East Jackson Street.
Report of the Grand Jury
Mr. and Mrs. P.W. Stipe investigating the failure of the
of Bunker Hill are moving to Exchange Bank of Stryker is
the home of his mother, Mrs. not expected before Christ-
D.J. Stipe, and will care for mas.
her there.
Miss Alice Stofer of Stryker,
a junior at Ohio Wesleyan,
has been chosen one of three
members of the Women’s De-
bate Team.

80 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1936

Miss Anna Graber has re-
signed her sixth grade position
and Mrs. Ray Delcamp will
substitute for the remainder
of the year.

80 YEARS AGO 70 YEARS AGO STRYKER RAILROAD TRACK PANS ... For approximately 60 years, during the heyday of
NOVEMBER 1936 NOVEMBER 1946 steam locomotives, Stryker was the site of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern/New York
Central Railroad “track pans” that allowed steam locomotives to scoop up needed water
William Hippert and Web The “Circle T Ranch Gang” without stopping, shaving valuable time from railroad timetables. Late local historian Paul
Divert of Fayette shot a 35 lb. composed of Donna, Jackie, Van Gundy wrote: “A track pan is situated midway between rails and is sometimes nearly
wildcat while out coon hunt- Gene and Doris Thiel will play half a mile long. It is built of rolled steel plates eight inches deep and 19 inches wide, with
ing. during the reception of the the top of the pan one inch below the top of the rail. It must be located on level track. Mark-
Ohio State Grange session in ers are provided, which indicate to engine crews the exact place to drop and raise the scoop
A beautiful outdoor Columbus. through which some 5,000 gallons of water can be slammed into the tender while the train
Christmas tree has been set is traveling at 40 to 50 miles per hour.” The Stryker track pans were installed as early as
up at the bank corners and 60 YEARS AGO 1890 at the Tiffin River west of town. In 1910, the track pans were moved about a mile east
Santa will be there Thursday NOVEMBER 1956 of Stryker, where a new pumping and heating plant was constructed. Water splashed out of
afternoon. the track pans by passing locomotives during freezing weather created a safety issue; rail-
Dr. F.E. Turrittin is conva- road section crews were often forced to remove ice near the rails to prevent accidents. As the
70 YEARS AGO lescing from three broken ribs New York Central switched from steam to diesel locomotives, track pans became obsolete.
NOVEMBER 1946 and other injuries as the re- The Stryker track pans operated for the last time on or about March 1, 1954. This circa 1910
sult of icy pavement. He was photograph of the Tiffin River track pans, looking east toward Stryker, is from the Kevin
Francis Stipe has pur- on his way home when his Maynard collection--Courtesy of the Williams County, Ohio, Local History Exchange.
chased the T.B. Radabaugh Buick skidded and landed in
farm, two miles west of West the ditch. 1974 WAUSEON VOLLEYBALL TEAM
Unity.
William S. Ufer, 74, died 1974 WAUSEON VOLLEYBALL ... Front: S. Walker, V. Alig, M. Wagener, M. Hallett, D. Gerken.
Frederick Nowak left aboard suddenly at his home near Back: J. Strayer, J. Gype, J. Burkholder, V. Glanz, B. Whitmer, J. Hale, S. Boyers.
ship with the Byrd Expedition here.
to the South pole. He expects
to be gone two years. He has 50 YEARS AGO
been in the Navy the past four NOVEMBER 1966
years.
Additional federal grants
40 YEARS AGO totaling $95,749 for comple-
NOVEMBER 1976 tion of the Williams County
Hillside Nursing Home has
Debra Durliat graduated been approved by the US Pub-
from BGSU with a Bachelor of lic Health Service.
Science in Education.
Members of the Yackee-
Cadets down Edon for sea- Strong Post No. 60 are collect-
son’s first victory and the Pan- ing funds for the annual Le-
ther’s attack was fatal to the gion. Gifts for the Yanks Who
Apaches. Gave program.

30 YEARS AGO 40 YEARS AGO
NOVEMBER 1986 NOVEMBER 1976

The Hilltop Senior Class Trula Garber won first in
is conducting the play “Here the state and second in the na-
Comes the Bride”. tion for compiling a history of
the Stryker American Legion.
Gerry Ruihley, West Unity,
has been appointed to the po- 30 YEARS AGO
sition of Industrial Engineer NOVEMBER 1986
at Spangler Candy Company,
Bryan. Heartland Foods, Stryker,
celebrated the first anniver-
20 YEARS AGO sary the week of November 3,
NOVEMBER 1996 by awarding many prizes com-

West Unity Village Council

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HOMETOWN ATHLETIC NEWS & PHOTOS FOR WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS IN NORTHWEST OHIO

“THE HOMETOWN”

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 2016 A WEEKLY SPORTS PUBLICATION COURTESY OF "THE VILLAGE REPORTER"

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Swanton Lady Bulldogs Beat Delta In Non-Conference Game

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Sampson, Jaren Lloyd, Jacob Fenter, Isaiah Hale, Eion Moor, Payne Frank, Brandon
Kreischer, Gavin Frank, Andrew Allen, Coach Kraig Bostelman, Coach Doug Moor.

Swim & Dive

GIRLS SWIM & DIVE TEAM ... Front: Audrey Zimmerman, Jennifer Leitch, Izzy Rigg,
Maddie Reiser, Ashley Koenn, Ericka Borland, Alzbeta Kossuthova. Middle: Hannah
Wynne, Taylor Peters, Lizzy Canfield, Heather Bleoo, Emily Hulbert, Anna Recio
Tovar, Sydni Davis, Maggie Rettig, Allyson Garber. Back: Kathryn Rockey, Elli Hage-
man, Ahnna Albritton, Ashleigh Franks, Meggie Voigt, Hannah Goodrich, Sophie
Smith, Riley Stalter, Makenzie Luce. Missing: McKenna Shaffer.

GIRLS BOWLING TEAM ... Front: Morgan McClure, Madison McClure, Jade Easley,
Jordan Easley, Kora Ellis. Back: Coach Doug Miller, Danika Hickey Taylor Shaffer, Ken-
dra Klingler, Madison Foth, Haylee Collins, Emma Meade, Coach Kristi Meade.

BOYS SWIM & DIVE TEAM ... Front: Reno Smith, Ethan Cox, Trysten Dilworth, Jer-
emy Durdel. Middle: Logan King, Zach Pittman, Joey Kimble, Negley Stockman, Andrew
Knight, Isaiah Taylor. Back: Kathryn Rockey, Justin Doty, Joshua Webb, Will Jackson,
Damon Beltz, Seth Pester, Jonathon Roberts, Makenzie Luce. Missing: Ryan Wittler.

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Basketball

VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL ... Front: Manager Elizabeth Sauder, Kendal Pursel, JV GIRLS BASKETBALL ... Front: Manager Jordan Skates, Jessica McWatters, Mi-
Tessa Waidelich, Alexa Leppelmeier, Lynnsey Crouch, Elizabeth Beck, Manager Jordan kayla Graber, Karolin Hovden, Libby Cerda, Manager Elizabeth Sauder. Back: JV Coach
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Nichole Foor, Sami Tilley, Bekah Liechty, Assistant Coach Charles Nafziger. Dimick, Bekah Liechty.

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Landon Roth, Ben Gray, Caleb Rychener, Gabe Beck, Graeme Jacoby, Justin Rupp,
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