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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6TH, 2018 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 10 EDITION 23

THIS WEEK IN New Truck Will Help Montpelier Promotes Seiler
Delta Fire Department To Senior Center Site Manager
TvHIELLAGE reporter
Douse Blazes By: Rebecca Miller
Montpelier Parks & Rec
Hold Registration Day

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Swanton, Hilltop, Fayette & THE VILLAGE REPORTER

Fountain City Christian Lisa Seiler has been
Graduations working with Williams
•••• County Senior Centers
since she started with
Stryker Rotary Makes Department of Aging in
Donation To The Loft 2007. After holding the
position of head cook
•••• at Bryan Senior Center,
Fulton County Relay For Life Seiler moved into a cook’s

Upcoming Events
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Several Young Ladies position at the Montpelier

Compete For The Title In the

Miss West Unity Pageant Senior Center, and as she

•••• is from Montpelier, she
West Unity's Gathering In enjoys being there. When

Unity & Bryan Jubilee Details By; James Pruitt the position of site as-

•••• THE VILLAGE REPORTER sistant came open, Seiler

Various School The Delta Community Fire Department has added a applied and enjoyed
Awards & Honors new vehicle to its fleet. working with Jewel Head

The department has taken delivery of a 2018 Sut- before Head retired this
S SReporter phen/Freightliner water tender. The vehicle was fi- April 30th. Moving into
PORT nanced primarily by FEMA’s Assistance to Firefight- the position of Site Man-
ers Grant funding, with the remainder covered by York
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION Township.

Area Athletes Bring Home State Titles The water tender is capable of transporting 3,000 ager seemed to be the
gallons of water to a fire scene as well as being able to
PHOTOS BY MICHAEL NAFZIGER pump more than 750 gallons of water per minute at next natural step. PHOTO BY REBECCA MILLER, STAFF
the scene of a fire. It will also carry an assortment of Raised in Wauseon,
Hilltop Holds Award Night firefighting tools and equipment. PROMOTION ... Lisa Seiler, newly promoted Site Man-
For Baseball & Softball Seiler graduated from ager for the Montpelier Senior Center poses here with
The vehicle is fully NFPA compliant. It will replace high School there in 1979. Pat Radabaugh who enjoys time at the senior center a
By: Nate Calvin took third in the Discus and was 14th PHOTOS PROVIDED two vehicles that are both well over 30 years old and “My dad ran the county couple days a week, especially doing crafts.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER in the Shot Put. In other boys’ results, BASEBALL AWARDS ... Jack Blaisdell: 1st Team BBC, Offensive MVP, Dis- no longer meet NFPA safety standards. home, Detweiler Manor,
Delta’s Hunter Tresnan-Reighard was trict All-Star, Jay Garrett: 2nd Team BBC, Most Improved, Christian McKin- and that was where I
Three area track performers brought eighth in the Discus, Montpelier’s 4x200 ney: 2nd Team BBC, Scholar-Athlete, Tyler Suboski: 1st Team BBC, Coaches The Delta Community Fire Department is an all- learned to cook in quan-
home state titles over the weekend from relay team (Payton Pease, Alex Abrams, Award, District All-Star, Scholar-Athlete, Jacob Champion: Honorable Men- hazards response organization and responds to calls tity,” Seiler shared. She and her hus- with officials and business owners,”
the state meet held at Jesse Owens Me- Brandon Stein, Evan Friend) placed tion BBC, Defensive MVP, and Ben Routhier: Honorable Mention BBC, Schol- for help within a 72-square mile jurisdiction as well as band Todd, who moved to the Montpe- she said. “I want us to start going to
morial Stadium in Columbus. In Divi- 15th, and the Evergreen 4x100 relay ar-Athlete. regularly assisting our neighboring fire departments. lier area in 1995, celebrated their 30th the movies once a month. Angola is
sion III, Edon’s Logan Bloir won the (Drew Donnald, Grant Donnald, Reece anniversary recently. They have three free for seniors on the fourth Wednes-
state championship in the 100 with a Serna, Hunter Van Wert) finished 18th. new These are images of the new 2018 Sutphen/Freight- adult children who all graduated from day of every month, so we are going to
time of 10.73, just .01 ahead of second liner water tender that joined the Delta Community North Central and two grandchildren do that. I also want to plan some after-
place. He also added a 13th place finish In boys’ Division II events, the Bry- Fire Department recently. Photo courtesy Delta Com- with a third on the way in July. noon activities as some of them would
in the 200. Dakota Stamm of Archbold an 4x800 relay team (Spencer Winzel- munity Fire Department. enjoy that.” There are a number of se-
captured the 400 state title in a time of er, Austin Johnson, Evan Smith, Tyler Seiler says she is hoping to get more nior Montpelier residents who drink up
56.40 while Julia Smith of Swanton was Manon) brought home a sixth place fin- James can be reached at [email protected] of the community involved with the some time with friends playing cards or
the winner of the High Jump by clearing ish while Wauseon’s 4x800 team (Owen Senior Center. “Maybe we could have Rummikub or doing crafts in the morn-
5’7”. Newlove, Joshua Lowry, Michael Chee- some one-on-one times for the seniors ings. Seiler would like to hear the place
zan, Kyle Vernot) placed ninth in the
Also in Division III girls, the Pettisville race. Bryan was also represented by
4x800 relay team of Elizabeth Sauder, John Garz in the 400 meter dash where
Nicole Foor, Kate Stuber, and Morgan he was sixth to earn a spot on the po-
Leppelmeier ran to a fifth place fin- dium and the Golden Bears 4x400 relay
ish with a time of 9:37.85 to earn their team (Tyler Manon, Evan Smith, Austin
way onto the podium. Sauder also was Johnson, John Garza) finished 12th.
sixth in the 1600 and 13th in the 800
while Foor ran to a 11th place finish in The distance events saw the Wauseon
the 3200 and was 12th in the 1600. The Indians perform well as Joshua Lowry
Archbold 4x800 relay team came home was 7th in the 3200 and Kyle Vernot
eighth as the combination of Kylie Saud- was fifth in the 1600. Swanton’s Antho-
er, Brittney Ramirez, Gwynne Riley, and ny Howard narrowly missed out on a top
Dakota Stamm had a time of 9:43.83 eight finish as he was ninth with a time
and they were 10th in the 4x400 race. of 1:56.47, just .52 seconds behind the
eighth place finisher. On the girls’ side
In the 4x200 relay, Bobbie Ober- in Division II, Taylor Peters of Bryan fin-
le, Brooke Oberle, Haley Nelson, and ished in a tie for 10th in the Pole Vault.
Bridgett Harlett of Swanton placed 13th
and they were fifth in the 4x100 relay. Nate can be reached at
Fellow Swanton Bulldog Sidney Taylor [email protected]

SOFTBALL AWARDS ... Seated: Teryn Ganster (BBC Honorable Mention, Team
Most Improved), Aubrey Wyse (Honorable Mention All-Ohio, 1st Team North-
west District, 1st Team BBC, BBC Scholar-Athlete, State Scholar-Athlete,
Team Captain), Haley Stephens (Honorable Mention Northwest District, 2nd
Team BBC, BBC Scholar-Athlete, State Scholar-Athlete), and Audrey Funk-
houser (Honorable Mention BBC, BBC Scholar-Athlete, Team Defensive Player
of the Year). Standing: Kodi Brenner (Honorable Mention Northwest District,
1st Team BBC, Team Rookie of the Year),Becca Miller (1st Team All-Ohio, 1st
Team Northwest District, BBC Player of the Year, Team Offensive Player of
the Year), Molly Roesch (Honorable MentionEBxcBluCs,ivBeBlyCatScholar-Athlete, State
Scholar-Athlete, Coaches Award), and Maddie Schaper (2nd Team BBC).

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The End Of The Crime Stoppers Program Is The filled with the laughter and visiting of
many more.
“We regularly have 25-35 for lunch
and I would love to see those numbers
Start Of Greater Benefits For Williams County increase, also. The meals are delicious
and there is only a suggested dona-
well go countywide, so that’s what we did. We got volunteers tion of $3 for a lunch that includes an
By: Timothy Kays from each of the communities, and for many years we had entree with a full salad bar and soup

THE VILLAGE REPORTER regular meetings, and we made some payouts.” For the last everyday. The requested donation for

On May 21, the Board of the Williams County Area Crime nine years though, the organization was on a downhill slide. anyone under 60 is only $5 and all are
Stoppers elected to shutter the organization that had served “(Montpelier Chief of Police) Dan (McGee) was always our welcome. The cost of meals does not
the citizens of Williams County for sixteen years. With roots cover the maintenance, so fundraisers
that stretch back to 2002, Crime Stoppers was a private or- coordinator,” Ms Gray continued, “...and it got to the point are held to take care of that and Utili-
ganization, dedicated to assisting the local law enforcement that he never had any of the other agencies call him with any ties are paid out of the main office in
agencies solve crimes by gathering tips on open cases from crimes that needed to be publicized for Crime Stoppers, so it Bryan. Our first fund raiser will be dur-
citizens. Crime Stoppers would pay amounts up to $1,000 just sort of went by the wayside. We met with the police chiefs ing Bean Days on Friday, a huge garage
for the tips that led to the arrest of a wanted criminal, or led in December of 2017, and from December through May, we sale and possibly a bake sale, weather
to the solving of an open case. The way that the organization had no communications between the other chiefs or depart- permitting in the big garage, but inside
came to its end was sad, but out of that unfortunate occur- ments with our coordinator. Most of the phone calls on our if bad weather. The seniors will be run-
rence will be coming the proverbial silver lining to the dark line that we would get would be from telemarketers.” ning it.”
cloud.
According to Ms. Gray, the fatal slide was obvious. “It “This is a gem here in Montpe-
“After some deliberation as to where it was headed and wasn’t working. It got to the point we could not find volun- lier,” Seiler said enthusiastically, “and
what they wanted to do, it was the Board’s decision that they teers to be on the Board, and it just sat. The age of volunteer- I think there are a lot of seniors who
chose to disband the organization,” said Montpelier Chief of ism is gone, and to find people to take over...it was just not don’t realize what we offer. I want to
Police and Williams County Area Crime Stoppers Coordinator going to happen. We did not get any tips; we did not get any continue to make the center lots of fun!
Dan McGee. “They considered everything. It’s not like it was communication from the various law enforcement agencies to Jewel did so much for this place and I
a spontaneous or quick decision for them. They really delib- our coordinator to be put out for publication as crimes that have tough shoes to fill. I do have great
erated on the future of the organization and where it may be needed to be solved. That’s basically what it is in a nutshell, rapport with a lot of the seniors here,
headed. There were lots of reasons. It’s hard to get volunteers so in May, we decided that it was no longer a viable organiza- so that makes my job really happy. It
to do things. In 2001, when this was spawned, they had a tion.” is so nice to be a business lady who
lot of volunteers. Many of those people have since passed on, gets to dress up every day. These folks
and it’s hard to find people who are willing to put in the time. It was the end of the Williams County Area Crime Stoppers, make me feel great.” Previously she was
It was pretty good though; it was a good run. Sixteen years is but just as the supposedly dead and buried acorn sprouts in the kitchen and did home delivery,
a long time.” and grows into the mighty oak tree, there is still a remain- as well as filling in wherever she was
ing life in what was the Crime Stoppers program...the funds needed. She smiles about being the one
Reflecting back on the history of the organization, Board banked over sixteen years of service. “We had good money,” in charge now.
President Laura Gray said, “When we first started out, we Ms. Gray said. “The money we’ve been paying out was for
were going to be a Montpelier Area Crime Stoppers. The more advertising and for tax returns, and it wasn’t going back to Rebecca can be reached at
we sat there and we talked about it, we said if we get tips from our communities. We have decided that with the money that
we have left, we are setting up a field of interest fund with ...

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Local Obituaries Williams County Commissioners:
Board Extends Several

Contracts For JFS, Vendors

Phyllis Onweller (1932 - 2018) George Rings (1938 - 2018) By: James Pruitt
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
(Graduate of Wauseon high School) (Owner of Rings Pharmacy) An executive session of the Williams County Board
of Commissioners May 31 resulted in a suspension for a
Phyllis J. Onweller, age George Beach Rings, county employee. The board suspended the employee for
86, of Wauseon, passed of Montpelier, Ohio, five days without pay. The person had admitted their guilt.
away Monday night, May passed away on Mon- The board approved an extension of a contract between
28, 2018 at Community day, May 28, 2018, at Williams County Jobs and Family Services and Michael
Health Professionals De- the Community Hospi- Morrow. The extension will not cost more than $10,000
fiance Inpatient Hospice. tals and Wellness Cen- and run through Dec. 31. Morrow helps with the overall
She was born in Morenci, ter after a hard fought financial picture for JFS.
MI on February 15, 1932 battle with MS. He was The board also approved contract extensions between
to the late Carl F. Olm- the son of George E. and JFS and K & P Medical Transport, not to exceed $20,000,
stead and Nina (Bell) Ol- C. Lenore (Beach) Rings through June 30; with Speak Write LLC for transcription
mstead. of West Unity, Ohio. services not to exceed $15,000 through the end of the year
George was born on Feb- and with Necco for child placement services at $269 per
Phyllis graduated from ruary 3, 1938 in Find- day through Dec. 31.
Wauseon High School in lay, Ohio. He graduated from Findlay HS in 1956 The board agreed to a lease extension for space at 117
1950. For many years she worked at Page and Cox and and married his high school sweetheart Betty Jane W. Butler by JFS for $2,603 per month.
Fulton Industries. On October 4, 1953 she married Kownatzky. The board approved CDBG funds for the Oak Street
the boy next door, James Elton Onweller and together George attended The Ohio State University, grad- Storm Sewer Improvement project in Edgerton. Bryan
built their family home between the two homesteads. uating with a B.S. in Pharmacy. Upon moving to Excavating was awarded a bid of $125,016. CDBG fund-
Phyllis is survived by her husband of 64 years, Williams County, he became the owner of Rings ing will account for $37,500, with the village providing
James Elton Onweller; children, Connie (James) Stew- Pharmacy in 1967. He worked and grew the busi- $156,500.
art of Wauseon, Lawrence (Leisa) Onweller of Delta ness with kindness and care until his retirement in The board approved a Revolving Loan Fund agreement
and Carol (Jerry) Moser of Defiance; brother, Carl J. 2008. George enjoyed playing tennis, fishing and with PTC Enterprises for $200,000. The money will pur-
(Jane) Olmstead of Wauseon; sisters, Audrey Smith traveling. He also had his pilot’s license and en- chase equipment to be placed at 03047 CR K in Edon.
of Ridgeville, Pauline Johnston of Wauseon, Elizabeth joyed taking his family on flying trips. The company will pay back the amount of the loan in 84
Neuenschwander of Wauseon and Twila Helberg of Na- He was a member of St John’s Lutheran church monthly installments through 2025.
poleon; brother-in-law, Loren Onweller of Wauseon; in Montpelier, a past advisor with Farmers & Mer-
sister-in-law, Marjorie Olmstead of Wauseon. grand- chants State Bank and a long-time member of the James can be reached at [email protected]
children, Brandon (Colleen) Stewart, Kyle (Angela) Montpelier Library Board.
Stewart, Troy (Cassie) Stewart, Aaron (Brittany) Stew- George is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Reporter
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ist Church in her memory. dress.
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Music, Dr. McClarren and the staff at FCHC for their to the discretion of the publisher with respect given to
excellent care and the staff of Defiance Inpatient Hos- (Senior Leader At Oasis Christian Fellowship) opinion, yet protection given to the subject.
pice for their loving care and compassion through this •Newspaper counter sales are available throughout Wil-
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Online condolences may be sent to the family “Louie” Weber, age 54, •Newspaper deadline for submitting news releases, sports
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LoisAnn Wright (1939 - 2018) Wednesday, May 30, •The Village Reporter holds the right to refuse service and/
2018, at the Fulton or determine information posted within our publication.
(Member of Montpelier County Health Center in
Wauseon. Bigger than
First Church of the Nazarene) life, Louie will be missed
by all who knew him. He
LoisAnn (Malone) loved preaching the Gos-
Wright went home to be pel, loved his family and friends, and loved anything
with her Savior on Mon- to do with having fun!
day, May 28, 2018 after a Louie was born in Wauseon on August 4, 1963,
brief illness. LoisAnn was the son of Paul “Tiny” and Jeanette “Greta” (Burk-
born to Carl and Helen holder) Weber. On June 15, 1985 he married Robyn
(Little) Malone September Seitzinger, and she survives.
12, 1939 in Bridgewater Louie grew up in Wauseon and people knew him
Township. She married in his early years as “Bobby”. He had been a Youth
Charles A. Wright Octo- Minister for the Delta Church of Christ from 1982
ber 25, 1957 at the United – 1984. He attended Kentucky Christian University
Brethren Church, Mont- from 1981 – 1985. He then earned his Master’s De-
pelier, OH. gree in Communications at Abiline Christian Univer-
LoisAnn was a 1957 graduate of Montpelier High sity, from 1985 – 1987. He was a Professor at Ken- 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio
School. LoisAnn worked at Mohawk Tools and Robinair tucky Christian University from 1987 – 1994. From Open: Mon. - Fri. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m).; Sat. (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
for many years. She was a member of the Montpelier 1992 – 1994 he did Doctorate work at Ohio Universi-
First Church of the Nazarene where she was a Sun- ty. In 1994 he moved back to Wauseon and planted Phone: (419) 485-4851 / Fax: (877) 778-9425
day School Teacher and Assistant Bible Quiz Director Oasis Christian Fellowship in 1995, having served Email: [email protected]
for many years. What she enjoyed most was spending as Senior Leader there from 1995 – 2014. He was an Website: www.thevillagereporter.com
time with her family. Adjunct Professor at Great Lakes Christian College
from 1996 – 1998. Many years of his life he trav- Buy A Newspaper Copy At:
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LoisAnn is survived by 4 children, Robin (Glen) member of the Wauseon Rotary Club. WILLIAMS COUNTY FULTON COUNTY
Goulding, Joplin, MO, their children: Robert Goulding, Surviving, besides his wife Robyn, are their chil-
Mariah (Phillip) Moore, Allen Goulding (Tonya Dur- dren, Jazzi Weber and Brody Weber, both of Wauseon;
ham), Lisa Goulding; Mike (Rhonda) Wright, Edgerton, mother, Jeanette “Greta” Weber of Wauseon; broth- STRYKER FAYETTE
OH, their children, Tony (Lynn) Wright, Tyler (Nikki) er, John (Tammy) Weber of Wauseon; sister, Ellie Stryker Main Stop Circle K,
Bernath, Crystal (Paul Hawkins) Bernath, Bonnie (David) Wells of Wauseon, father-in-law, Bob Seitz- Main Stop,
(Norman) Coutz, Montpelier, OH their children, Pas- inger of Wauseon, and many nieces and nephews. WEST UNITY Dollar General
tor Daniel (Bethany) Coutz, Julia Coutz; Sarah (Frank) He was preceded in death by his father, Tiny, and Valero, Shamrock, ARCHBOLD
DeWitt, Montpelier, OH, their children, Christian (An- mother-in-law, Cathy Seitzinger. Valero,
nie) Beattie, Apryl ( Duaine) Cluckey, Brandon Beattie, Visitation for Louie will be held from 2:00 P.M. Dollar General Super Value,
Allen (Shannon) DeWitt, Dustin DeWitt, Sarah (Marc) until 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at MONTPELIER Rite Aid, Circle K,
White, Granddaughters, Laura (Rick) Losey and Dawn Oasis Christian Fellowship, 400 Enterprise Ave., Ace Automotive, Dollar General,
(John) Brown. 30 great-grandchildren, 4 great, great- Wauseon, OH, and again on Thursday from 6:00 Main Stop, Circle K, Pop Shop
grandchildren. P.M. until 7:00 P.M. A Celebration of Louie’s Life will The Village Reporter, DELTA
LoisAnn is also survived by her siblings, Ron (Carol) be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, June 7, 2018, also at Dollar General, Rowes, Dollar General,
Malone, Margie (Mike) Gill, Susan Harrington, Philip Oasis Christian Fellowship. The family requests that Millers New Market, Kwik Stop
(Janice) Malone, Carol Courtney, Sister-in-law, Vicki in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be given to Two Brothers Market, Delta Speedway
Malone and Brother-in-law, Bill Wright. She also has the benevolence of the family. Edgar-Grisier Funeral Rings Pharmacy PETTISVILLE
many nieces and nephews. Home in Wauseon has been entrusted with arrange- Sunday’s Market
LoisAnn was preceded in death by her husband, ments. BRYAN WAUSEON
Charles Wright; parents, Carl and Helen Malone; Circle K, Main Stop, Chief Supermarket,
Brothers, Bill Malone and James Malone, Brother-in- Fountain City Ice House, Marathon, Walmart
law; Dennis Harrington, Sister-in-law, Betty Wright; Dollar General, Walmart Courtview Mart
nephew, Philip Malone, II; and a great-great grand- Shell, Circle K,
child. Phil’s One Stop Dollar General
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2 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, June 6th, 2018

Obits (Continued) Cheryl Greeno (1956 - 2018) CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE

Joann Maneval (1934 - 2018) (Member of American Legion Post The End Of The Crime Stoppers
669 Ladies Auxiliary in West Unity)
(Attended West Unity United Methodist Church) the area foundations, and it will be used for public
Cheryl Ann Greeno, 61 safety. Until we get the criteria of all of that around, I
Joann B. Maneval, 83 years, of Archbold, passed can’t say exactly what it’s going to be for, but there will
years, of West Unity, passed away unexpectedly, Thurs- be more money that will be going out into the commu-
away Friday, June 1, 2018 day, May 31, 2018 in her nities forever. Whoever we set this fund up to benefit
at Community Health Pro- residence. Cheryl was born will have to apply for a grant, so there will be money
fessionals Inpatient Hos- November 7, 1956 in Ak- going out every year to help some program.”
pice Center, Defiance. ron, Ohio, the daughter of
Joann was born October the late Bruce and Carolyn The grant program is a welcome addition to many
19, 1934 in Delta, Ohio, the (Fox) Moore. Graduating in county service organizations and agencies, but it still
daughter of the late Harold 1975, Cheryl began work- doesn’t wash away the taste of the bitter pill that came
C. and Iola (Metcalf) Skates. ing and was a bartender for with the closing of the Crime Stoppers program. That
She married Donald Loar the Eagles Aerie in Montpe- is certainly not lost on Ms. Gray, who said, “It really is
on February 12, 1950 and lier for the past 20 years. tragic because...you can’t tell me there’s no crime out
the marriage ended in di- on the street with all those stinking drugs that are go-
vorce. She then married Francisco Aquirre on June 27, She was a member of ing around, but they’re not going to call in that drug
1974 and he preceded her in death. Joann married Wil- the VFW Post 3360 Ladies Auxiliary in Defiance as well tip because they’re going to lose their source. I guess
liam J. “Bill” Maneval on August 12, 2005 in West Unity, and the American Legion Post 669 Ladies Auxiliary in you’re damned if you do it, and you’re damned if you
Ohio and he survives. West Unity. Cheryl loved to garden, whether flowers or don’t. We feel that our money that we have now will go
Joann worked as a sales clerk for Tony’s Pet Shop in vegetables and just being outdoors in general. She had to a good cause, so we’re in the process of filing every-
Wauseon, Ohio for 17 years. She also worked at Sauder a love for animals and would rescue anyone she found. thing with the state, the Secretary of State, then we get
Village as a costume interpreter, retiring in 2007. Joann She enjoyed helping her companion Frank run his farm, to do a thing with the IRS and then whatever money
attended West Unity United Methodist Church. In her free doing whatever was needed. Cheryl loved to cook and de- we have left will be going into the field of interest fund.
time, Joann enjoyed sewing, reading and traveling. She pending who you spoke with, there were many favorites! We’re going to be able to help a lot of people in this
especially cherished the time she spent with family and Cheryl had a passion for her family and loved to spend county for years to come.”
friends. time with them.
Surviving is her husband, William “Bill” Maneval of Ms. Gray and the Crime Stoppers Board know that
West Unity, Ohio; four children, Lynn A. Galbraith of Del- Surviving are her children, Brandie (Chad) Hayes of their decision will strike some painful chords. “The
ta, Ohio, Bradley S. (Valenda) Loar of Bloomington, Indi- Oregon, Ohio and Shaine Ferguson of Columbus, Indiana; Crime Stopper people were as just as disappointed as
ana, Teri J. (David) Bistline of West Unity, and Robin S. companion, Rod “Frank” Nafziger of Archbold; stepdaugh- everybody else is going to be,” she said, “...but there
(Raymond) Reynolds of Archbold, Ohio; four stepchildren, ter, Kiley Nafziger of Hamilton, Indiana; five grandchil- was nothing that we could do. You know, sometimes
Karen Maneval of Knoxville, Tennessee, William “Andy” dren, Makye, Madisyn and Mac Hayes, Malia Henderson you throw your arms up in the air and say, ‘let’s make
(Stormie) Maneval of Cincinnati, Ohio, Robert H. (Crystal) and Cole Devlin; two brothers, Bruce (Monica) Moore of something good out of what we’ve done’. I think that’s
Maneval of West Unity, Ohio and Suellen (David) Barnum Austin, Texas and Sean Moore of Alabama. She was pre- exactly what’s going to happen with this fund. We have
of West Unity, Ohio, 13 grandchildren; six step-grandchil- ceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Michael four months, according to the Secretary of State, to get
dren; 22 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchil- and John McAleese. all our paperwork done. It’s going to be December be-
dren; two sisters, Karen Irelan of Delta, Ohio, and Barbara fore we really find out how much money we have left...
Long of Delta, Ohio; three brothers, Larrie (Jean) Skates Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked but it’s going to be a sizable amount. That’s what’s the
of Leesburg, Florida, Howard (Sandy) Skates of Wauseon, to consider memorial contributions be made to the Wil- good part about it; we’re going to do something good
Ohio and Tony (Mary) Skates of Wauseon, Ohio. Joann liams County Humane Society. with the funds.”
was preceded in death by her parents; one great grand-
son, Clinton Loar; sister, Alice Wilson, and two brothers, Condolences may be sent to the family or the online Out of the darkness comes light. The Williams Coun-
Norman Skates and Francis Skates. guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com ty Area Crime Stoppers served the citizens of Williams
To honor Joann’s wishes there will be no visitation County for sixteen long years. The redirected funding
or funeral services. Arrangements are in care of Oberlin- Alred Huegel (1929 - 2018) of the remnants of the organization will continue to
Turnbull Funeral Home, 202 North Liberty Street, West serve the people of Williams County, and outlive those
Unity. (Member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church) of us who are witnessing the transformation...just like
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked the acorn and the oak tree.
to consider memorial contributions be made to Commu- Alfred Huegel, age 89,
nity Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, 6817 of Toledo, passed away on Timothy can be reached at [email protected]
State Route 66 North, Defiance, Ohio 43512. Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at
Condolences may be sent to the family or the online Swanton Health Care. Prior Girls Discover World
guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com to his retirement he had War I Practice Bomb
served within the banking
David Kannel (1944 - 2018) industry in both Monroe, In Michigan Lake
Michigan and Toledo, Ohio.
(Member of Edon United Methodist Church) ARGENTINE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Two girls have
Alfred was born in De- found what authorities say is a World War I-era practice
David “Bruce” Kannel, troit, MI on March 24, bomb while swimming in a lake in Michigan.
age 74, of Edon, Ohio, 1929, the son of Alfred and
passed away at 1:08 P.M. Johanna (Triffo) Huegel, Sr. The Flint Journal reports that 10-year-old Paige Bur-
on Tuesday, May 29, On February 13, 1965, he nett and 9-year-old Sage Menzies were searching for items
2018, in his home after married Patricia Prodan, below the surface of Lobdell Lake Tuesday when Paige felt
an extended illness, sur- and she preceded him in death in 2017. something unusual.
rounded by his family. Mr. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Kannel was a 1962 gradu- in Toledo. He had worked as a mail carrier for Ford Mo- The girls and Sage’s mother dragged the 3-foot-long
ate of Edon High School tor Company, a teller at Monroe State Savings Bank, (1-meter-long) mystery find from the murky water. Paige
and a graduate of Andrew Program Director for WMIC Radio Station in Monroe, MI, says they were excited at first, but then got worried. She
Barber College in Toledo, Sales Representative for Monroe Auto Equipment Co., says she was “so scared” it might explode.
Ohio. He was a barber in Purchasing Agent for Weis Manufacturing Co., Assistant
Edon for many years and Personnel Officer for the former First National Bank of The lake is in Genesee County’s Argentine Township,
also drove school bus for Toledo, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources for about 45 miles (70 kilometers) northwest of Detroit.
Edon Northwest Schools. After closing the shop he United Home Federal, Director of Educational Records of Township police Sgt. Douglas Fulton says the Michigan
went on to work for Spangler Candy Company, retiring AIB (American Institute of Banking) Students for South- State Police’s bomb squad came out and drilled a hole in
with thirty-six years of service. west Michigan and Northwest Ohio, served four years in it, but “nothing but mud came out.”
In his spare time he operated K & K Landscaping in AIB as President at First National Bank, and had earned
Edon, tending to yards and landscaping in the area. a General Degree from AIB. Information from: The Flint Journal, http://www.
He was a member of Edon United Methodist Church, Surviving is daughter Nicole (Shaun) Nitschke of Delta; mlive.com/flint
Edon Lions Club and Teamsters Local #20. Bruce was and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
an avid supporter of Edon, where he was the town by his parents; and two sisters, Marion Fischer and Ruth Fight Brews With Michigan
Santa for more than forty years, and was a die-hard Charlesworth. Farmer Who Bars LGBT
fan of the Michigan Wolverine football team. His favor- The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memo- Weddings At Orchard
ite pastime was sitting on the porch and watching the rial contributions be given to Good Shepherd Lutheran
world pass by. Church. Online condolences may be offered to the fam- EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A farmer wants the
The son of Dean Benjamin and Eileen (Kaiser) Kan- ily at www.grisierfh.com. Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in courts to step in after he was barred from a Michigan
nel, Bruce was born on February 15, 1944, in Toledo, Wauseon has been entrusted with arrangements. farmers market because he doesn’t allow gay couples to
Ohio. He married Eileen L. “Gus” Eager on February marry at his apple orchard.
1, 1964, in Stryker, Ohio, and she survives. Linda Tyler (1941 - 2018)
Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Da- A conservative Christian nonprofit, Alliance Defending
vid Bruce “Dave” Kannel, of Palm Springs, California, (Member of Pioneer American Freedom, is representing farmer Steve Tennes and paying
and Doug (Becky) Kannel, of Hamilton, Indiana; one Legion Auxiliary Post #307) for his legal fees, the Lansing State Journal reported .
daughter, Lynne (Lance) Nofziger, of Edon; five grand-
children; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Susan Linda Jean Tyler, 77, of Tennes was barred from the East Lansing farmers
(Dick) Oliver, of Cincinnati, Ohio; two brothers, Gary Pioneer, passed away on market last year because city officials opposed his deci-
(Dale) Sherrow and Donald Sherrow, both in New Jer- Monday, May 28, 2018 at sion to bar same-sex couples from getting married at his
sey; a half brother, Delbert Sherrow, of Worthington, Genesis HealthCare Bryan orchard, The Country Mill in nearby Charlotte. Officials
Indiana; a half sister, June Carol (Bob) Barr, of Cape Center in Bryan. She was modified the city-run market’s rules to require vendors to
Cod, Massachusetts; and numerous nephews and born on March 25, 1941 in comply with East Lansing’s civil rights ordinance, which
nieces. Detroit, Michigan to Albert prohibits discrimination.
Memorials are requested to Community Health Pro- J. and Lorraine M. (Delmo-
fessionals Home Care and Hospice, 1215 South Port- tt) Hurdlow. A federal judge ordered the city to make room for
land Street, Bryan, Ohio, or to Cancer Assistance for Tennes last year, saying the city likely violated his reli-
Williams County, 1425 East High Street, Suite 110, Linda was a homemak- gious and free speech rights.
Bryan, Ohio. er most of her life and also
To sign the online register or to send condolences, helped run D&L Town and Country Tavern in Alvordton, East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows said that ruling
please visit www.krillfunerealservice.com. Ohio alongside her companion David Rediger. She loved only covered the 2017 market season. He said the city
pull tabs, slot machines and the Green Bay Packers. opposes Tennes’ “corporate decision-making,” not his re-
Linda was a member of the Pioneer American Legion ligious beliefs.
Auxiliary Post #307, the V.F.W. in Bryan and the Mont-
pelier Eagles. “This doesn’t have anything to do with Mr. Tennes,”
Linda is survived by her companion of 24 years, Da- Meadows said. “This has to do with the business.”
vid Rediger of Pioneer; ten children, Master Sargent (Ret)
Dutch and Chief U.S. Air Force (Ret) Deborah Syster- Tennes’ attorney, Kate Anderson, said they’ll ask for a
mann of Las Vegas, NV, Cheryl and Lynda Systermann, permanent injunction this fall.
Christina Romero, David, Jimmy and Nicholas Syster-
mann, Jose Romero, III., Michael Rediger of Holland, Tennes also plans to return to the farmers market to
OH, Michelle (Steven) Winkler and Davinna (Russell) sell his organic apples starting this Sunday through Oc-
Nickloy both of Pioneer, OH; two daughter-in-laws, Rita tober.
Romero of Montpelier and Goldie Rediger of West Unity;
numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; one “Our family has faithfully served everyone in our
brother, Gary Hudlow of New Jersey; four sisters, Sha- community from all different backgrounds and beliefs,”
ron (Robert) Miller of Metamora, MI, Carol (Tony Gam- Tennes said in a statement Wednesday. “It is our religious
bicki) Shimp of Hillsdale, MI, Lorna (Merce) Quintana of beliefs that teach us to love all of our neighbors and treat
Las Vega, NV and Vicki (Ken) Collins of Florida. them with dignity and respect.”
She was preceded in death by her parents and three
children, Frankie and Carla Systermann and Benjamin
Rediger.
A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, June
9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Montpelier Eagles. Memori-
als may be made in Linda’s memory to CHP Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.thethompson-
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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

SWANTON POLICE (May 29) SH 109, Found Wallet-Re- Dalton, 37, of 407 East Perry Street in to reinstate. Fine: $350; Costs: $91. Op-
(May 16) W. Airport Hwy., Suspicious turned Bryan, Ohio was arrested by a deputy for erator’s license suspended from April 19,
Vehicle (May 29) Airport@Hallett, Non-Injury OVI and left of center. He was later re- 2018 to May 19, 2018.
(May 16) Chestnut St., Unruly Juvenile Crash leased to a family member.
(May 16) Lawrence Ave., Neighbor (May 29) Dodge St., Suspicious Vehicle WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL
Dispute (May 30) Airport@Hallett, Assist WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC Aelker, Mason L. (Defiance, Ohio).
(May 16) Co. Rd. 1-1, Assist Deputy- Medical-ill Aelker, Mason L. (Defiance, Ohio). Open container. Fine: $50; Costs: $84.
Unlock (May 30) Woodside Dr., Assist Medical- Reckless operation. Fine: $500; Costs: Bible, Joshua A. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(May 16) Veronica St., Dispute injury $89; Jail: 20 days with 17 days suspend- Disorderly conduct. Fine: $90; Costs: $85.
(May 16) E. Airport Hwy., Intoxicated (May 30) W. Airport Hwy., Shoplifter ed. Operator’s license suspended from Buldas, George (Montpelier, Ohio).
Person (May 30) Maddie St., Neighborhood January 20, 2018 to July 19, 2018. No Storage of trash. Fine: $150 with $75
(May 17) E. Airport Hwy., Suspicious Trouble future violations within next 2 years. 1st suspended; Costs: $85. 30 days to clean
Person (May 31) W. Airport Hwy., Accidental Timers Retreat within 90 days. Vacate propery.
(May 17) E. Airport Hwy., Suspicious Alarm ADM license suspension and fees. Goebel, Emma (Bryan, Ohio). Dog at
Vehicle (May 31) Paigelynn St., Suicide Threat Beck, Wendell D. (Archbold, Ohio). large – 1st. Fine: $150; Costs: $79.
(May 17) N. Hallett Ave., Unlocked (May 31) Brookside Dr., Assist Rescue-ill 69/55 speed. Fine: $40; Costs: $85. Goebel, Matthew L. (Edgerton, Ohio).
Vehicle (May 31) Paigelynn St., Unlock Vehicle Betzer, Amanda J. (Pioneer, Ohio). Assault. Fine: $300; Costs: $205.12; Jail:
(May 17) Munson Rd., Railroad (May 31) Maddie St., Neighbor Dispute 67/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 180 days with 180 days suspended. No
Gates Down Bleikamp, Garry D. (Alvordton, Ohio). future violations within next 2 years. No
(May 17) Church@Lincoln, Parking Issue WEST UNITY POLICE 67/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $84. contact with victims.
(May 17) W. Garfield, Civil Dispute (May 21) Trespassing Brown, Robert U. (Stryker, Ohio). Tag/ Hull, Cory D. (Montpelier, Ohio). Dis-
(May 18) Airport@Munson, Suspicious (May 21) Citizen Assist sticker violation. Fine: $40; Costs: $85. orderly conduct. Fine: $100; Costs:
Vehicle (May 21) Speed/Warning Browning, Eva J. (Archbold, Ohio). As- $194.63; Jail: 30 days with 30 days sus-
(May 18) Airport@McDonald’s, Non-inju- (May 21) Speed/Citation sured clear distance ahead. Fine: $71; pended.
ry Crash (May 22) Agency Assist Costs: $79. Ruggiero, Renee (Edgerton, Ohio). Dog
(May 18) High School, Unruly Student (May 22) Medical Emergency Cliffton, Levi R. (Bryan, Ohio). Seat at large – 1st. Fine: $96; Costs: $79.
(May 18) Paigelynn St., Suspicious (May 22) Well Being Check belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Silva, Josue (Bryan, Ohio). Disorderly
Person (May 22) Lock Out Culler, Charles A. (Bryan, Ohio). Seat conduct. Fine: $150; Costs: $84; Jail: 30
(May 18) Dodge St., Injured Animal (May 22) Drug Complaint belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. days with 30 days suspended.
(May 18) Marshall St., Vehicle Blocking (May 22) Att. Burglary/Unfounded Ester, Kevin M. (Ney, Ohio). Wheel pro- Wheeler, Jeremy (Bryan, Ohio). Pos-
Road (May 22) Domestic Dispute tector. Fine: $65; Costs: $85. session. Fine: $90; Costs: $85.
(May 18) Lilac Ln., Suspicious Person (May 23) Agency Assist (2) Funkhouse, Audrey J. (West Unity,
(May 18) Lawrence St., Accidental Alarm (May 24) Agency Assist Ohio). 72/55 speed. Fine: $35; Costs: $85. WILLIAMS COUNTY FAILURE
(May 18) Dodge St., Loud Noise/Music (May 24) Well Being Check Hobbs, Jaryd J. (Archbold, Ohio).
(May 18) Dodge St., Loud Noise/Music (May 24) Traffic Crash/Private Property 76/55 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. TO FILE LOCAL TAX
(May 19) Allen Dr., Assist Rescue-ill (May 24) Drug Complaint Hug, Casey D. (Bryan, Ohio). Seat belt. Favourite, Alyssa R. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(May 19) S. Munson Rd., Open Burning (May 25) Medical Emergency Fine: $30; Costs: $40. File city tax 2015 – Bryan. Fine: $200
(May 19) S. Munson Rd., Open Burning (May 25) Traffic Crash Konoff, Daniel F. (Montpelier, Ohio). with $200 suspended; Costs: $114; Jail:
(May 20) Promenade Dr., Parking (May 25) 911 Hang Up 52/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 30 days with 30 days suspended. No fu-
Problem (May 25) Speed/Warning (2) Labarge, Christine M. (Bryan, Ohio). ture violations within next 2 years. Must
(May 20) S. Main@Airport, Suspicious (May 26) Noise Complaint 51/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. file taxes and make payment arrange-
Act (May 26) Fireworks Complaint Lee, Devion M. (Bryan, Ohio). 67/55 ments within 30 days.
(May 20) Brookside Dr., Missing Person- (May 26) Speed/Warning (2) speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Found (May 27) Keep the Peace McClellan, Linda M. (Edgerton, Ohio). FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC
(May 20) Lawrence St., Bank Fraud (May 27) Traffic Crash/Private Property Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Alemdar, Jacob K. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(May 21) S. Main St., Parking Issue (May 27) Noise Complaint Miller, Dana R. (Archbold, Ohio). 89/70 speed. Fine: $102; Costs: $85.
(May 21) Maddie St., Assist Children (May 27) Drug Complaint 69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Baden, Brian J. (Archbold, Ohio).
Services Miller, Melissa M. (Bryan, Ohio). 68/55 52/35 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93.
(May 21) Hallett@Airport, Non-injury FULTON COUNTY speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Baker, Ellen R. (Fayette, Ohio). As-
Crash Papiska, Autumn N. (Blakeslee, Ohio). sured clear distance ahead. Fine: $102;
(May 21) Veronica St., Accidental Alarm PROSECUTOR NEWSLETTER 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Costs: $85.
(May 21) N. Main St., Suicide Threats A Wauseon man was sentenced on May Perkins, Chad J. (Bryan, Ohio). 67/55 Barba, Scott P. (Lyons, Ohio). Gross
(May 22) E. Airport Hwy., Unlock Vehicle 30, 2018, in the Fulton County Common speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. overload. Fine: $129; Costs: $85. Permit
(May 22) Cass St., Unwanted Person Pleas Court according to county prosecu- Porter, Brian T. (Defiance, Ohio). violation. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
(May 22) S. Berkey Southern, Assist tor Scott A. Haselman. 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Bernheisel, Alec M. (Swanton, Ohio).
Deputy-Domestic Paul Bongiorno, III, 32, of 111 Hill Av- Powell, Thomas H. (Defiance, Ohio). Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $56.
(May 22) Maddie St., Non-injury Accident enue, pleaded guilty to Improperly Han- Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Bodi, Lindsay M. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(May 22) E. Airport Hwy., Suspicious dling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle and Ag- Ramos, John L. (Bryan, Ohio). Expired Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $56.
Vehicle gravated Possession of Drugs, On August plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Bowers, Adam R. (Archbold, Ohio).
(May 23) N. Main St., Assist Rescue-ill 24, 2017, he transported a loaded firearm Rath, Travis J. (Bryan, Ohio). 67/55 Failure to control. Fine: $102; Costs: $93.
(May 23) E. Airport Hwy., Counterfeit in a motor vehicle while it was accessible speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Cole, Deidre C. (Montpelier, Ohio).
Money to him without leaving the vehicle. On Richards, Blake A. (Bryan, Ohio). 86/70 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93.
(May 23) Valleywood Dr., Suspicious Act September 14, 2017, he possessed Meth- 37/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Davis, David M. (Delta, Ohio). Failure
(May 23) Dodge St., Welfare Check amphetamines. Roloff, Gregory G. (West Unity, Ohio). to display. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
(May 24) N. Main St., Assist Children Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson sentenced Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Elfring, Makayla L. (Swanton, Ohio).
Services Mr. Bongiorno to 14 months in prison Silva, Josue (Bryan, Ohio). OVI. Fine: Red light. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
(May 24) N. Main St., Parking complaint for Handling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle, $650; Costs: $94; Jail: 20 days with 17 Fenton, William L. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(May 24) Airport@Main, Theft From and sentenced to 10 months in prison days suspended. Operator’s license sus- 53/35 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93.
Vehicle for Aggravated Possession of Drugs. Said pended from May 5, 2018 to May 5, 2019. Goodson, Christopher P. (Swanton,
(May 25) West Dr., Welfare Check sentences to be served consecutively, for No future violations within next 2 years. Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
(May 25) Turtle Creek Dr., Assist a total 24 months In prison. Vacate ADM license suspension and fees. Grime, Aaron S. (Wauseon, Ohio).
Rescue-ill A Wauseon man was sentenced on May Sprague, Dee Dee S. (Montpelier, Ohio). 54/35 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93.
(May 26) S. Main St., Accidental Alarm 30, 2018, in the Fulton County Common Improper backing. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Hernandez, Alejandro (Delta, Ohio).
(May 26) N. Main St., Assist Rescue-ill Pleas Court according to county prosecu- Strobel, Charles J. (Montpelier, Ohio). Traffic device. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.
(May 26) Cherry St., Intoxicated Person tor Scott A. Haselman. Improper backing. Fine: $65; Costs: $85. Juarez, Angel E. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(May 26) Franklin St., Noise Complaint Jamon McConnell, 18, of 8923 Co. Tinney, Ryan D. (Bryan, Ohio). Failure 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.
(May 26) S. Main St., Assist Rescue-ill Rd. 18, Apt. A, previously pleaded guilty to reinstate. Fine: $150; Costs: $79. Lankenau, Sadie M. (Napoleon, Ohio).
(May 27) W. Airport Hwy., Warrant Ar- to Trafficking in Marijuana. On Decem- Veres, Logan C. (Bryan, Ohio). 84/55 Traffic device. Fine: $47; Costs: $93.
rest ber 22, 2017, he did knowingly transport speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Lewis, Phylis (Wauseon, Ohio). Im-
(May 27) Paigelynn St., Unruly Juvenile Marijuana. Vermillion, Gage J. (Bryan, Ohio). As- proper start/back. Fine: $102; Costs: $93.
(May 27) Main St., Curfew Violators Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson sentenced sured clear distance ahead. Fine: $71; Pfost, Barbara J. (Archbold, Ohio).
(May 27) W. Airport Hwy., Assist Mr. McConnell to 2 years of community Costs: $79. 55/35 speed. Fine: $100; Costs: $93.
Rescue-ill control and ordered him to pay prosecu- Williams, Allen S. (Bryan, Ohio). Driv- Pheils Jones, Nicholas J. (Delta, Ohio).
tion costs, pay a $250 fine, stay out of ing under suspension. Fine; $800; Costs: Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $48.
(May 27) W. Garfield, Domestic Violence bars/taverns, not possess or consume $355.02; Jail: 180 days. Operator’s li- Powell, Phillip M. (Delta, Ohio). 39/25
alcohol, abide by an 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 cense suspended from January 14, 2018 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $85.
(May 28) Maddie St., Neighbor Dispute a.m. curfew, be assessed for drug/alco- to January 14, 2019. Credit for time Ryan, Travis T. (Metamora, Ohio).
hol treatment, and successfully complete served. No future violations within next 3 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
(May 28) N. Main St., Assist Rescue- any recommended treatment, and serve years. Schilt, Tiffany L. (Montpelier, Ohio).
2 days in CCNO, with credit for days al- Wilson, Wayne M. (Edgerton, Ohio). 85/70 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93.
injury ready served. 50/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Sheffer, Timothy J. (Wauseon, Ohio).
Failure to comply could result in Mr. Winners, Pamela F. (Bryan, Ohio). 80/55 speed. Fine: $102; Costs: $85.
(May 28) W. Airport Hwy., Possible Fight McConnell spending 10 months in prison. 41/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Stambaugh, Faith N. (Bryan, Ohio).
Woenker, Sarah J. (Edgerton, Ohio). 79/55 speed. Fine: $100; Costs: $93.
(May 29) E. Airport Hwy., Suspicious WILLIAMS COUNTY 45/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $84. Straw, Robert R. (Delta, Ohio). 68/55
Young, Paul D. (Bryan, Ohio). Failure speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
People SHERIFF’S ARRESTS Teal, Laura L. (Wauseon, Ohio). 39/25
On May 27th at 10:32 PM, Joshua speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
(May 29) Fairfield@Dodge, Cable Wire Wooley, Wade T. (Wauseon, Ohio).
68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Down Wyse, Sharon R. (Archbold, Ohio).
Turn signals. Fine: $102; Costs: $85.
(May 29) Lincoln St., Assist Rescue-ill Zamora, Michael A. (Wauseon, Ohio).
Illegal passing. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
(May 29) S. Munson Rd., Unlock Vehicle

(May 29) W. Airport Hwy., Reckless

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Ohio Man Guilty In Stabbing Ex-Trooper Pleads Guilty

Death Of Mom With Alzheimer’s In Ohio Drug Trafficking Ring

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man mother’s full-time caregiver and has COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio left with his attorney.
has pleaded guilty in the stabbing suffered from mental health issues for trooper fired after he was charged in Prosecutors say Delcol sold illegal
death of his 76-year-old mother who much of his life. a drug trafficking ring has pleaded
was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. guilty to conspiracy and witness tam- drugs, provided an accomplice with a
Gleisinger had been at a mental pering charges. bulletproof vest and lied to police to
Michael Gleisinger pleaded guilty in health facility since a ruling last year protect the accomplice.
an Akron courtroom on Tuesday to in- that he was incompetent for trial but Federal prosecutors say former They say the drugs included tes-
voluntary manslaughter and failing to that he was “restorable” with treat- State Highway Patrol trooper Jason tosterone, anabolic steroids, human
care for someone who’s impaired. ment. Delcol and three others pleaded guilty growth hormone and oxycodone.
Police say the 49-year-old stabbed Doctors said a few weeks ago that he to several charges on Tuesday. Delcol was one of six arrested in the
his mother at their Akron home a year was now competent to stand trial. He faces up to 40 years in prison scheme around the city of Delaware in
ago. His attorney declined to comment on the drug-trafficking conspiracy central Ohio. The patrol fired Delcol
Prosecutors say Gleisinger was his after the hearing Tuesday. charge. right after federal authorities revealed
A message seeking comment was the charges in February.
M.A.N. Unit & Defiance County
Deputy Involved In Foot Pursuit Charges Dropped Against Black Chicago
Driver Stopped By Ohio State Patrol
On 5-30-2018 at approximately rants out of the Defiance County Com-
3:00pm, members of the Multi Area mon Pleas; Trafficking in Cocaine, and TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge A Cincinnati appeals court raised
Narcotics Task Force and a Defiance Failure to Appear for Probation, the has dismissed charges against a black concerns after a trooper testified he took
County Deputy attempted to serve Fel- third warrant was for failure to appear driver stopped by the Ohio State Highway drug-sniffing dogs more often to stops
ony warrants on Carl M. Hagerman, 38, out of Defiance Municipal Court on a Patrol following questions about the role with minorities.
address unknown; at 1557 Terrewenda theft charge. race played in the arrest.
Drive, in the City of Defiance. While ap- Hagerman has also been charged with Tyrone Warfield of Chicago was pulled The patrol later confirmed it uses
proaching the residence Hagerman fled Obstructing Official Business, Posses- over on the Ohio Turnpike in 2014 and drug-sniffing dogs on stops involving
the residence and a foot pursuit began. sion of drug abuse instrument, Posses- convicted of a counterfeit charge based black drivers at a higher rate than stops
The pursuit lasted several blocks with sion of marijuana, and resisting arrest. on debit and credit cards found in his car. involving whites. It says race doesn’t play
Hagerman entering the woods near For- Hagerman is being held at the Correc- A trooper brought a drug-sniffing dog a role.
est Court. tions Center of Northwest Ohio and will to the scene although no drugs were de-
appear in both Courts later this week. tected. The judge dismissed the charges
Carl Hagerman was located by Defi- against Warfield Thursday at the govern-
ment’s request.

ance City Police Officers in the wooded Assisting the Man Unit were the De-
area at Darbyshire and Huron Drive fiance City Police Department, The De-

Death Sentence Appealed By Worleywhere he was taken into custody. Hager- fiance County Sheriff’s Office and K-9

man was arrested on two Felony war- Unit, and the Adult Parole Authority.

The legal counsel for James Worley death sentence imposed by the Fulton
has issued an appeal to the Supreme County Common Pleas Court as well as
Failure To Yield Causes Nearly Court of Ohio. the conviction, which included capital
One In Every Five Crashes specifications. The appeal also refer-
Worley was convicted of aggravated ences the convictions of felonies related
murder of 20 year old Sierah Joughin of to the case as well as the sentences im-
Metamora and was sentenced to death posed.
on April 18. In total, Worley was charged with
TOLEDO - Motorists who don’t yield continue enforcing traffic laws to make Attorneys Gary Crim and Andrew P.
for vehicles with the right-of-way cause Ohio roads safer. In fact, last year troop- and convicted on 19 counts in relation
far too many crashes each year. Crash- ers wrote 20,567 citations that included Avellano filed a brief on May 31 that ask to Joughin’s death.
es caused by this violation, known as a failure to yield violation. for an of appeal of right involving the

failure to yield, were a primary cause in
nearly one in five crashes in Ohio.

Mercy Is Rejected For Ohio KillerIn total, 51,976 crashes on Ohio’s
“We know traffic can be frustrat-
ing,” said Lt. Shaun J. Robinson, Toledo
Post Commander. “Motorists should re-
roadways occurred when the at-fault main calm, be aware of your surround-
driver failed to yield. These crashes ings and yield for vehicles that have the Claiming Abuse, Mental Illness
tend to be more severe than other types right-of-way.”
of crashes. Last year, 207 deaths and To view the entire statistical analysis
30,443 injuries were the result of failure regarding failure to yield crashes and By: Andrew Welsh-Huggins
to yield crashes. citations visit http://www.statepatrol. Associated Press
ohio.gov/doc/FTY_Bulletin_2018.pdf
The Ohio State Highway Patrol re- COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio
minds motorists to pay attention to As always, the Patrol asks drivers to Parole Board on Friday recommended
which vehicles have the right-of-way call # 677 to report impaired drivers or against mercy for a death row inmate
and yield accordingly. Troopers will drug activity. whose attorneys cite a history of physical
and emotional abuse and untreated men-
tal illness that led to him killing a man he
Ohio Officer Shot During picked up at a bar more than 30 years ago.

The board’s 8-1 decision came in the
case of Robert Van Hook, sentenced to die
Standoff, Expected To Be Ok for strangling and stabbing David Self in
Cincinnati in 1985. Van Hook fled to Flor-
ida, where he was arrested and confessed.
Despite Van Hook’s tough childhood,
SHEFFIELD LAKE, Ohio (AP) — A po- went surgery. he was shown love and support by rela- REJECTED PLEA ... This undated file
lice chief near Cleveland says a SWAT The Chronicle-Telegram in Elyria re- tives he stayed with for long periods as photo provided by the Ohio Department
officer shot during a standoff was hit a child, the board said. But that positive of Rehabilitation and Correction shows
several times but is expected to be OK. ports police say the suspect also was influence doesn’t outweigh the “gratuitous death row inmate Robert Van Hook,
shot and eventually surrendered. He violence” Van Hook demonstrated, the rul- convicted of the fatal 1985 strangling
Sheffield Lake police say the officer was treated at a hospital but his condi- ing said. and stabbing of David Self, a man he
was shot Thursday night when a SWAT tion wasn’t available. met in a bar in Cincinnati. Attorneys for
team tried to enter the man’s house af- The board also expressed concern a condemned killer are asking that their
ter he refused to come out for several Sheffield Lake police Chief Tony about Hook’s violent prison record, in- client be spared, saying he experienced
hours or talk with negotiators. Campo says U.S. Marshals and the Lo- cluding a November 2017 attack on a fel- a “homosexual panic” of self-revulsion
rain County SWAT went to the house low death row inmate that sent the pris- before killing the man he picked up at
Authorities say the officer was flown Thursday afternoon to serve a felony ar- oner to the hospital. the Ohio bar. The Ohio Parole Board is
to a Cleveland hospital where he under- rest warrant. scheduled to hear arguments on Thurs-
Arguments that Van Hook’s back- day, May 24, 2018, for and against Van
Ohio Suspect Faces Federal Charges ground led to his violent nature “is belied Hook’s clemency request. (Ohio Depart-
In Deaths Of Two Postal Workers by his ability to largely refrain from violent ment of Rehabilitation and Correction
behavior in the years leading up to the via AP, File)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A disgrun- killed 52-year-old Lance Dempsey at crime,” the board added.
tled postal worker accused of fatally a post office in suburban Dublin in guided and overlooked his diagnoses of
shooting his supervisor at an Ohio post December. They say he then killed Van Hook’s attorneys criticized the rul- borderline personality disorder and post-
office and later killing a postmaster has 53-year-old Ginger Ballard at an apart- ing, and in particular a finding that Van traumatic stress disorder from his child-
been indicted on federal charges carry- ment complex. Hook’s service in the Army could have hood.
ing the possibility of a death sentence. been an argument in favor of mercy only
Authorities say Stewart was naked if it had led to his post-traumatic stress Seizing on that claim, prosecutors have
The indictment announced Thurs- during both attacks. disorder. dismissed the idea as nonsense, saying
day by county and federal prosecutors “American society grants veterans the Van Hook made a practice of luring gay
charges 24-year-old DeShaune Stewart, Police say the violence appeared to men to apartments to rob them.
of Columbus, with two counts of mur- be retaliation for Stewart’s pending dis- recognition and gratitude they have al-
dering an officer of the United States. missal at work. ways deserved,” the attorneys said. “The “This is a man who had cynically ma-
Board disregarded this appreciation of the nipulated homosexuals for years. He
Authorities say Stewart shot and A message seeking comment was left nature and magnitude of veterans’ sacri- posed as a gay; he frequented bars that
with Stewart’s public defender. fices for this country.” were gay and he preyed on vulnerable vic-
tims who were gay,” the Hamilton County
Three Northwest Ohio Juveniles At the time of the killing, Van Hook
was suffering from long-term effects of un-
treated mental, physical and sexual abuse
as a child and was depressed that his life
seemed to be falling apart, his attorneys
have argued.
Injured In Friday Afternoon Accident He also was “troubled by increasing prosecutor’s office said in a May 22 filing
questions about his own sexual identity,” with the board.
his federal public defenders said in a May Authorities say Van Hook, 56, met Self
Defiance – Troopers from the Defiance The driver and one passenger were tak- 17 filing with the parole board. at the Subway Bar in downtown Cincin-
Post are currently investigating a one ve- en by air ambulances to the St. Vincent’s nati on Feb. 18, 1985. After a couple of
hicle serious injury crash which occurred Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. The oth- They also said he was improperly ques- hours, they went to Self’s apartment,
on Adams Ridge Road south of Allen Road er passenger was taken by ambulance to tioned by a Cincinnati police detective af- where Van Hook strangled the 25-year-
in Adams Township, Defiance County at ProMedica - Defiance Regional Hospital ter he was arrested in Florida, and should old Self to unconsciousness, stabbed him
1:58 PM today. where she was treated and released. have been provided an attorney. multiple times in the neck, and then cut
his abdomen open and stabbed his inter-
Involved in the crash was a 16 year old Injuries were minimalized by the use of Van Hook’s attorneys say they hope nal organs, according to court records.
female from Defiance, whom was driving a restraints by all occupants in the vehicle Republican Gov. John Kasich, who has Van Hook stole a leather jacket and neck-
2003 Chevrolet Suburban with two other at the time of the crash. the final say, will consider Van Hook’s laces before fleeing, records say.
juvenile female passengers, being 12 and troubled background and his military ser-
14 years of age. Currently the investigation Assisting the patrol at the scene were vice. The execution is scheduled for July While separate federal courts have
is showing that the southbound Suburban personnel from the Defiance County Sher- 18. ruled in favor of a retrial for Van Hook, the
drove off the right side of the roadway and iff’s Office, Ridgeville Township Fire and U.S. Supreme Court upheld his conviction
the driver over corrected. The vehicle then Rescue, Napoleon Fire and Rescue and the Previous attorneys representing Van and death sentence in 2009.
traveled off the right side of the roadway Defiance County EMA. Hook attempted a “homosexual panic”
again, struck a telephone box, overturned claim in his defense, or the idea that self- Andrew Welsh-Huggins can be reached
and came to rest in a wheat field. As always, the Patrol asks drivers to revulsion over sexual identity confusion on Twitter at https://twitter.com/awhco-
call # 677 to report impaired drivers or contributed to a violent outburst. Van lumbus.
drug activity. Hook’s current lawyers say that was mis-

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Singing Ohio Inmates Connect Father Sues Indiana Child
With Ill South African Children Services Over Son’s Death

COMFORTING CHILDREN ... Victoria Hunker and Lexy Burns smile to each oth- MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A man During a department investigation
er while singing in the Tapestry therapeutic community at the Ohio Reformatory is accusing the Indiana Department of of the alleged abuse, Price told officials
for Women in Marysville, Ohio on May 17, 2018. Residents were taking part in a Child Services of being complicit in the that her son couldn’t feel pain due to
monthly meeting where inmates interact with South African kids living in hospice death of his 5-year-old son, who died in several medical conditions and would
care over Skype to sing to and entertain them. (Brooke LaValley/The Columbus the care of his mother and her boyfriend. sometimes injure himself when acting
Dispatch via AP) out, according to department records.
Justin Morgan filed a lawsuit in Mor-
gan Superior Court this month con- Brayson had been diagnosed with
tending the agency received at least 11 fragile X syndrome, pervasive develop-
reports of suspected abuse before the mental disorder, attention deficit hyper-
2016 death of Brayson Price, the India- activity disorder, impulse control disor-
napolis Star reported . der and dysphasia, according to records
obtained by the newspaper.
The lawsuit alleges at least seven
adults, including Morgan, Brayson’s Court records show Price will go to
aunt, a teacher, a school nurse, a bus trial in June on charges of neglect and
aide and a guidance center employee, conspiracy to commit murder. A jury
expressed concern about the boy’s safe- convicted her boyfriend, Steven Ingalls
ty. Jr., of those charges on Wednesday.
He’ll be sentenced June 26.
The lawsuit alleges that the agency
didn’t substantiate the allegations and Authorities believe Ingalls suffocated
left Brayson in the care of his mother, Brayson and intentionally caused the
Meghan Price. In the years before his child to overdose on medication. Investi-
death, Brayson suffered numerous bro- gators allege Ingalls conducted internet
ken bones, burns and bruises, accord- searches for topics that included “I want
ing to court records. to kill my autistic child,” ‘’painful ways
to die” and “most painful torture.”
Morgan and Price had joint custody
over the boy. Morgan was also accused DCS spokeswoman Noelle Russell de-
of mistreating his son. He pleaded guilty clined to comment on pending litigation.
to felony intimidation and neglect of a
dependent in 2013, according to Hen- Information from: The Indianapolis
dricks Superior Court records. Star, http://www.indystar.com

By: Patrick Cooley prop at a recent Skype session as they Hearing Delayed For Confessed
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH sang songs including “Over the Rain- Ohio Killer Who Wants To Be Freed
bow,” and “I Love You.” The latter is
MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — For a from the long-running public televi- TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A court hearing has been delayed for an Ohio man who
few brief minutes each month, two sion series “Barney and Friends” and confessed to a string of rapes and murders with his brother and now wants to be
groups of very different people are is the children’s favorite, the inmates released from prison.
able to bridge the thousands of miles said.
between them and the life-altering cir- Attorneys for Nathaniel Cook asked to delay the hearing that had been sched-
cumstances that bind them. “We sing songs you would sing to uled for Thursday. Cook’s next hearing is now set for July 26.
your own child,” Parsons said.
A flat-screen TV and a Skype con- His attorneys say a plea deal signed nearly 20 years ago forces the court to order
nection links inmates in the Tapestry Tapestry helps women overcome his release this year.
drug-treatment program at the Ohio addiction and teaches them the skills
Reformatory for Women in Marysville to succeed outside the prison. Ninety The judge overseeing the case asked in earlier hearings that Cook be evaluated
with children with life-threatening women participate in the program. further so she could have more information before making a decision.
and life-limiting conditions living in Music is an important part of Tapes-
the Sunflower House in Bloemfontien, try’s programming. The women often An agreement with prosecutors two decades ago forced Cook to admit he killed
South Africa. The women and the chil- sing to guests, and once a week meet three people in Toledo while his brother confessed to killing five others in the 1980s.
dren spend about 15 to 20 minutes ev- with members of the Harmony Project,
ery month, singing to each other. a Columbus choir focused on public His brother is serving two life sentences.
service.
The monthly sessions are designed HEARING DELAYED ... In this March 8, 2018, file photo, convicted killer Nathan-
to give both groups something to look Some of the women who participate iel Cook leaves Lucas County Common Pleas Court in Toledo, Ohio. Attorneys for
forward to and to help them momen- in Tapestry said they were hesitant Cook, who confessed to a string of rapes and murders with his brother and now
tarily forget the circumstances that about the Skype sessions at first be- wants to be released from an Ohio prison, say a plea deal signed nearly 20 years
brought them to the prison and the cause many of them have estranged ago forces the court to order his release this year. A judge plans to hold a hearing
hospice in the first place. children of their own. Thursday, May 31, in Toledo, when she could decide whether to free Cook. (Dave

“I love the fact that I can hear them “The first time was really hard,” said
through the screen and see them smil- Christina Damiano, who’s been in the
ing,” said Micah Parsons, 27, who has Tapestry house for three months and
been at the Tapestry house on the re- has an 8-year-old daughter. “I miss
formatory’s campus for four months. my daughter and it stirred up my emo-
“They don’t know us, but they love us,” tions, making me feel guilty about not
she said. seeing her.”

The monthly Skype sessions began Those feelings soon passed, she
after local hospice advocate Cathe Ko- said, when she saw how happy she
backer showed the women a documen- and her fellow inmates were making
tary about Sunflower House roughly the Sunflower House children.
three and a half years ago.
“They just light up when we sing,”
“It’s hard to think about terminally she said.
ill children,” said Tapestry Director An-
nette Dominguez said. “And incarcer- Some of the children have condi-
ated women are often forgotten about.” tions that limit their movement, Da-
miano said, and it’s touching to see
The Skype sessions “are about what the kids using what little mobility they
they mean to each other,” she said. have to move in time with the music.
“For that 15 to 20 minutes, everybody
gets to forget about what they’re deal- The children smiled and laughed as
ing with.” the Tapestry women sang to them via
Skype on a recent Thursday.
A group of inmates held paper sun-
flowers, plastic birds and a rainbow “It really makes them happy,” Da-
miano said.

Zapotosky/The Blade via AP, File)

Indiana Caretaker Sentenced Ohio Medical Marijuana Program
In Beating Of 2 Disabled Men To Bring $11 Million In Fees

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A care- Anderson was originally charged with COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A report cials planned to announce where the 56
taker who authorities say beat two dis- two counts of neglect of a dependent re- says Ohio’s medical marijuana program medical marijuana dispensaries will be
abled men inside their suburban India- sulting in bodily injury and two counts will bring in about $11 million in fees located.
napolis home has been sentenced to six of battery resulting in bodily injury to a even before the system is
years. disabled person. up and running.
The Cincinnati En-
Michael Anderson was arrested in An affidavit said Anderson initially quirer reports that figure
August after authorities say he attacked claimed the men harmed themselves. includes about $5.2 mil-
two men in Fishers. WXIN-TV reports he lion in non-refundable Meet “Jake from State Farm”
also recently was ordered to complete Barbara Greathouse, the mother of application fees already
a year of supervised work release after one of the victims, says her son has ce- collected from more than at the
pleading guilty to battery resulting in rebral palsy, is non-verbal and cannot
bodily injury to a disabled person. walk. She says she felt sick over the at- 650 prospective medical Jake Yoder State Farm
tack. marijuana businesses.

Man Dies While Cleaning Sewer The state will also col-
Drain At Mid-Michigan Church lect about $2.6 million
in licensing fees from 25
large and small cultiva-
tors who received provi-
sional growing license,
MOUNT HALEY TOWNSHIP, Mich. on him about 15-20 minutes later and and another $2.6 million
(AP) — Authorities say a man has died found him head-first in the drain, which in annual license renewal
after he apparently passed while clean- is located in a hole on church property. fees from growers. June 12, 2018 • 3-6 pm
ing a sewer drain at a church in mid- Ohioans with one of 21
Michigan and got stuck in the drain. The department says it’s believed medical conditions can le- 114 Empire St., Montpelier OH 43543
that the man likely died due to lack of gally buy and use medical 419-485-3060
The Midland County sheriff’s depart- fresh air. His name wasn’t immediately
ment says the 66-year-old Freeland released and the death is being investi- marijuana if it’s recom- Hotdogs T Shirts CooCkioesookniDeesmand
man went to Mount Haley Church of gated as an accident. The church is lo- mended to them by a phy-
God on Wednesday to clean leaves from cated about 100 miles (161 kilometers) sician.
the drain. A church secretary checked northwest of Detroit.
On Monday Ohio offi-

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Man Sentenced To Die For The
Strangling Deaths Of Two Ohio Women

ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — An occasion- the sentence in the deaths of 43-year-
al drifter described as a charmer with a old Stacey Stanley and 29-year-old Eliz-
dark side was sentenced to death Friday abeth Griffith.
for strangling two women whose bodies
were found underneath piles of clothes Stanley’s brother, Scott Adams,
in a vacant home. called Grate a monster.

An Ashland County judge accepted “There’s so much anger built up in-
a jury’s recommendation that Shawn side of me for you,” he said. “You de-
Grate, who is also suspected in two more serve much more than you’ll get.”
deaths, should get the death penalty.
Grate, described by those who know
Grate, 41, was convicted nearly a him as a charmer with a dark side,
month ago of killing two women in 2016. moved from place to place in Ashland
Their bodies were found after a third and Mansfield — two cities that sit be-
woman called 911 and said she was be- tween Cleveland and Columbus.
ing held captive. Jurors convicted Grate
on aggravated murder and kidnapping He sometimes lived with women
charges. he had met or squatted in abandoned
homes.
He apologized on Friday before the
sentencing, telling the victims’ families Authorities have said that Grate con-
that he wished he could have changed fessed after his September 2016 arrest
what happened. “Not for me, but for you to killing Candice Cunningham at a va-
guys,” he said. cant Richland County home. Her body
was found in a nearby ravine.
“I can’t say I am normal, but I know
right from wrong,” he said. “I ask you to Grate also has been linked to the
forgive me, find it in your heart some- 2015 slaying of Rebekah Leicy. Her body
day. I know not today, someday.” was found in Ashland County.

Many of those who were in court The Richland County prosecutor
clapped loudly when the judge issued has said he will pursue charges against
Grate in the slayings of those two wom-
en.

JUDGE’S RULING ... In this May 7, 2018, file photo, Shawn Grate, center left,
listens to his attorneys Robert Whitney, left, and Rolf Whitney during a trial in
Ashland, Ohio. Grate, convicted of strangling two women and suspected in two
more deaths, is scheduled to be sentenced Friday, June 1, after an Ohio jury rec-
ommended that he get the death penalty. (Tom E. Puskar/The Times Gazette via
AP, File)

Lawyer For Ohio Terrorism
Suspect Seeks Reduced Sentence

five years of supervision on Libya.
afterward in a court filing Daniels also worked
last month. with a man who carried
out a February 2016 ma-
Daniels, now 21, was chete attack at a Colum-
doing well in high school bus restaurant owned
until he began suffering by an Israeli. In that in-
from schizophrenia, and cident, Mohamed Barry
was affected by that ill- injured four people before
ness when he was com- he fled and then was fa-
municating online with tally shot by police when
extremists, Chaney said. he lunged at them with
Daniels initially looked for the weapon.
sponsorship to help him The FBI said they
TERRORISM ...This un- with his goal of becom- couldn’t find evidence the
dated photo provided ing an Islamic scholar, attack was orchestrated
by the Franklin County but was then exploited by terrorism. In the after-
Sheriff’s Office in Colum- extremists trying to radi- math, Daniels relayed
bus, Ohio, shows Aaron calize American youth, a news of the attack to an
Daniels. A reduced pris- May 11 court filing said. undercover informant “in
on sentence is appropri- an approving fashion,”
ate for Daniels who tried Online recruitment of prosecutors said in a May
to help the Islamic State young people to join Is- 29 court filing.
group, a defense attorney lamic State has been an In June 2016, Daniels
argued ahead of a June 7, ongoing issue and con- told an undercover infor- PHOTOS PROVIDED
2018, sentencing, citing cern for authorities in the mant he wanted to go to
the defendant’s youth, his U.S. and elsewhere. Islamic State territory in REGISTRATION BLITZ ... Montpelier Parks & Recreation held its Registration Blitz
remorse and his mental Libya “so I could support Friday June 1st, 2018 at the Municipal Park with food, entertainment, and the
health struggles. (Frank- Those extremists “ex- the jihad there,” accord- Montpelier Police Department with K9 Justice . More information at www.montpe-
lin County Sheriff’s Office ploited his fragile mental ing to a criminal com- lierpark.net or by calling 419-485-3496.
via AP, File) state and corrupted his plaint against Daniels.
desire to serve Islam in a Cameron Hospital To
heroic way,” Chaney said. Daniels was arrested Offer Safe Sitter Course
Daniels “is eternally sorry in Columbus as he pre-
By: Andrew Welsh-Huggins and ashamed that he par- pared to fly to Libya via
ASSOCIATED PRESS ticipated in the planning Houston and Trinidad.
of these acts, and cannot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) to this day believe that he Federal prosecutors
— A reduced prison sen- let it get as far as it did.”
tence is appropriate for acknowledge Daniels’
Authorities say Dan- mental health problems,
an Ohio man who tried iels wired $250 to an Is- although they say there’s Angola, Ind. – Cameron Memorial league’s toddler choked to death while
to help the Islamic State lamic State operative in Community Hospital will offer their next in the care of an adult sitter who didn’t
group, a defense attorney January 2016 to a Beirut also evidence that Dan- Safe Sitter® course for young teens 11- know what actions to take. The course
intermediary for now-de- iels is exaggerating his 13 at the hospital Saturday, June 9, provides hands-on practice in lifesaving
argued ahead of a June ceased Islamic State re- psychological problems. 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. techniques to young teens who are home
7 sentencing, citing the cruiter and attacks plan- alone, watching younger siblings, or bab-
defendant’s youth, his ner Abu Isa Al-Amriki, A sentence of at least 15 Over 600,000 adolescent babysitters ysitting so they are equipped with the
and told an undercover years and up to 17, with have graduated from the medically-accu- skills and confidence to act in an emer-
remorse and his mental informant he was inter- lifetime supervision, is rate program which instills students with gency. They learn basic first aid and in-
health struggles. ested in traveling to com- confidence as they learn how, why and fant and child choking rescue and CPR.
At issue is the case of mit violence overseas. the appropriate punish- where injuries can happen so they can
ment, they say. be prevented. The cost of the course is Students also receive instruction on
Aaron Daniels of Colum- The complaint said at Daniels “had sufficient $15. You may call 260-667-5378 or visit how a child’s age affects how to care for
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last July to a charge ac- who went by the aliases clarity of mind to lie to son, daughter or child’s babysitter for and how to run their own babysitting
Harun Muhammad and law enforcement officers this course. business.
cusing him of attempting Abu Yusuf, expressed in- in order to deflect atten-
to travel to Libya to join terest in traveling to Af- This nationally recognized program For more information about the Safe
the group. ghanistan and Syria to tion from himself when was developed by Indianapolis pedia- Sitter® organization, contact John White
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Defense attorney them about his true in-
George Chaney asked for
a two-year sentence and tentions,” prosecutors
say.

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West Unity Hit By Strong Storm Delta Middle School Fourth Quarter
Honor Roll & PRIDE Award Winners
By: James Pruitt at 401 Liberty. The softball diamond
THE VILLAGE REPORTER lost the roof on the first base dugout. Delta Middle School is proud to an- Ariana Sustaita, Kalvin Tenney*, Julia
A home on U.S. 20A had a large tree nounce that the following students Thomas*, Rionna Tillman, Tatum Tol-
A storm May 29 brought high winds brought down. have received recognition for their ef- son, Joshua Tresnan-Reighard*, Reily
and heavy rains to West Unity knocking forts during 4th quarter of the 2017- Underwood, Tatum Valentine*, Kaitlyn
down trees and limbs. James can be reached at 2018 school year. First honors requires Warner, Haley Wolfrum, Izabelle Wyse
[email protected] a 3.5-4.0 grade point average. A 3.0-
A century-old tree was broken in two 3.499 grade point average is needed 5th Grade 2nd Honors: Antonio
for second honors. Congratulations to Anastacio, Tyler Barnes, Faith Berger,
President Trumps Tough these students! Sophia Bonfert, James Borck, Olivia
Stance Working? China Cutting Burkhart, Richard Flores III, Emma
Auto Import Taxes As Of July 1 *Denotes a student received all As Foltz, Jeffrey Foote, Lilian Fry, Zane
5th Grade 1st Honors: Felipe Aran- Galliers, Matthew Hall, Camron La-
the 2.5 percent U.S. tar- jo, Hayden Bates, Skylar Boulton*, Hote, Zada Matthews, Vincent Maurer,
iff on imported autos but Johnathan Brasher, Gabriel Cansky, Kennedy Mull, Philip Narron III, Lo-
less than the 25 percent Cass Chiesa, Alina Clausen, Parker gan Riegsecker, Bryce Schmude, Ser-
charged by Washington on Cone*, Kallisa Cook, Brady Creps, Laila ena Shelhart, Damien Silveous, Con-
imported pickup trucks. Deeds*, Evelyn Demaline*, Megan Eh- nor Sintobin, Ruby Stoneking, Daniel
The immediate impact rsam*, Caiden Etter, Natalie Friess*, Thatcher, Slade Young
of the changes is expected Walter Hallett IV*, Bryson Hanefeld*,
to be limited. Most cars Konnor Hawkins, Konrad Hawkins, 6th Grade 2nd Honors: Elijah
sold in China by global Estella Hilyard*, Ethan Huffman, Mi- Doughty, Kendra Ehrsam, Ciaran
automakers are produced chaela Hummel, Breanna Kohlhofer, Finney, Cyarra Ortiz, Teagan Postle-
in local factories, but the Jaclyn Kohlhofer, Kiyah Leonard, Land- wait, Emma Saeger, Sophia Schneider,
tariff cut could give them on Lintermoot*, Adam Mattin*, Mack- Bryan Shackleton, Kayla Sharp, Caleb
more flexibility in sup- enzie Mercer, Kalleigh Mignin*, Alaeyha Shoemaker, Olivia Turi, Saige Walter,
plying additional mod- Minor, Samuel Mohring, Brady Morr*, Brody Waugh
els produced abroad. The Trinity Nation, Logan Ringle*, Brodey
changes are expected to Roth, Adlen Ruby*, Elizabeth Schlat- 7th Grade 2nd Honors: Koby Al-
benefit BMW, Mercedes- ter, Drew Smith, Brock Sniegowski, bring, Kyle Baumhower, Reeanah Bing-
Benz and Tesla the most Lily Snyder*, Kendall Sprow*, Breyana man, Mikal Bozarth, LexiAnn Brown,
because they export the Staples, Tyler Strong, Peyton Taylor*, Sophia Burres, Ciarra Flickinger, Ethan
AUTO INDUSTRY ... In this April 26, 2018, file photo, largest number of vehi- Shaelyn Tippens, Olivia Tipton, Isabella Funk, Aidan Gage, Bryce Gillen, Alana
visitors look at a Buick Enspire concept car on dis- cles from U.S. factories Vasquez, Kylee Vershum, Carter Waite, Hyott, Jessica Kuyoth, Camden Leon-
play at the China Auto China in Beijing. China has an- to China. The sprawling Carlton Warner Jr., Josilyn Welch* ard, Cheyenne Pope, McCormick Sav-
nounced it will reduce auto import duties effective July BMW factory near Spar- 6th Grade 1st Honors: Joel Ar- age, Savannah Schaller, Lily Shadel,
1 following promises to buy more U.S. goods and end tanburg, South Carolina, royo Sierra*, Hannah Barnes, Michael Dylan Stricker, Kaleb Sutton, Anna Sy-
restrictions on foreign ownership in the industry. The for instance, exports about Blessing II*, Alexander Brown, Sydney verson, Sydney Todd, Nadia Vasquez,
Finance Ministry said Tuesday, May 22, 2018, that 87,000 SUVs to China per Churchill*, Ethan Cone, Ella Demaline, Jamison Williams, Jerremiah Wolford,
charges for many imported vehicles will be reduced year, more than any other Wesley Dunford, Alissa Elliott, Makay- Lucas Wolpert
from 25 percent to 15 percent. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, auto factory in America. la Fisher, Danica Ford, Kate Friess*,
File) Karsyn Gillen, Landon Griesinger, Al- 8th Grade 2nd Honors: Hunter
Beijing used tariffs and ani Haas, Alexa Hadley, Riley Han- Adleman, Sofia Aleo, Ashlynn Carter,
kinson, Madelyn Hasapes*, Anthony Dakota Ferguson, Alyssa Freshour, As-
Hernandez, Hayden Hoffman, Emma cencion Gonzalez, Kevin Hanford Jr.,
Hunt, Faith Kern, Ashlyn Lamb, Caleb Kaden Hawkins, Gavin Hite, Jersey
Lantz, Rudy Marquez*, Maverick Mer- Irelan, William Jeffries, Alexis Koder,
cer, Cayden Mignin*, Grace Munger*, Shane Kruger, Eliana LaGreca, Madison
Trevor Nowak, Isabella Oglesbee*, Jes- Marr, Samantha Maurer, Anna Munger,
se Perry, Mace Reckner, Sarah Rich- Brian Nunez, Rollin Robinson, Madison
ardson, Dakota Rohrs, Justin Ruple*, Savage, Gabriel Syverson, Staley Tilse,
Cayden Sheffer, Abigail Smith, Olivia Jordan Whitehead, Alexis Zielinski
Smith, Luke Snyder, Jasey Spiess, Av-
ery Tedrow, Cooper Tenney, Morghyn PRIDE (Pride Responsibility in Daily
Tippens*, Megan Walters Aughney, Del- Effort) is a program designed to reward
aney Whitaker, Maximus York* students for “doing the right thing”. To
7th Grade 1st Honors: Holden qualify, students must fulfill three re-
Barnes, Connor Bates, Arielle Bernal, quirements for the entire quarter:
Brennan Bronson*, William Brown*, Al-
lison Buckenmeyer*, Genevieve Clau- 1) No more than one-day absent, 2)
sen, Mitchell Cousino, Gretchen Culler, No discipline referrals, and 3) No late or
Emma Deffenbaugh, Jade Druschel, missing assignments. The Delta Mid-
Jaydyn Friedman, Harold Fry, Evan dle School Fourth Quarter 2017-2018
Hanefeld, Gabriella Hite, Emily Logan, PRIDE Recipients are:
Kian Moore, Leigh Morris, Brooklyn
Napier, Anthony Pelton*, Nolan Risner, 5th Grade-Felipe Aranjo, Hayden
James Ruple*, Luke Schlatter, Layla Bates, Faith Berger, Sophia Bonfert,
Stickley, Khloe Weber, Claire Westphal Skylar Boulton, Olivia Burkhart, Cass
8th Grade 1st Honors: Lexi Badil- Chiesa, Alina Clausen, Kallisa Cook,
lo, Alyssa Berry, Alyesa Brown*, Kyiah Natalie Friess, Zane Galliers, Konnor
Buerke*, Kristopher Burns, Elixah Hawkins, Konrad Hawkins, Raleigh
Bustamante, Carson Chiesa, Shawn Lamb, Kennedy Mull, Logan Ringle,
Cook, Ashley Creps*, Hailey Creps, Brodey Roth, Elizabeth Schlatter, Brock
Dakota Davis, Makenzie DeSantos*, Sniegowski, Lily Snyder, Kendall Sprow,
Madison Dixon, Gray Dunford, Dianne Breyanna Staples, Josilyn Welch
Eckenrode, Jessica Erd*, Abigail Ford*,
Gabriela Ford, Jessica Galliers*, Ash- 6th Grade-Joel Arroyo Sierra, Syd-
ley Gill, Victoria Hall, Rylee Hanefeld*, ney Churchill, Ethan Cone, Elijah
Alana Hardesty*, Devon Haven, Ty- Doughty, Kendra Ehrsam, Kate Friess,
ler Hunt, Madeleine Johnston*, Lucas Karsyn Gillen, Madelyn Hasapes, An-
Jones, Chelsie Kirk, Austin Kohlhofer*, thony Hernandez, Ashlyn Lamb, Rudy
Cheyenne Lake, Elizabeth Logan, Aus- Marquez, Isabella Oglesbee, Justin Ru-
tin McQuillin, Tristan Mlynarek, Ava ple, Emma Saeger, Abigail Smith, Luke
Parker, Evan Perry, Aleksander Pirrwitz, Snyder, Jasey Spiess, Avery Tedrow,
Justice Reckner*, Bryce Reeves, Jayda Cooper Tenney, Morghyn Tippens
Russell, Christy Savage, Megan Scher-
mond*, Andrea Serna*, Chloe Shar- 7th Grade-William Brown, Jade
ples*, Brenden Sheely, Alania Sinto- Druschel, Gabriella Hite, James Ruple,
bin*, Faith Smith*, Sydney Smith*, Ally Luke Schlatter, Sydney Todd, Nadia
Sprow*, Jayden St John*, Kayla Stack*, Vasquez, Khloe Weber, Claire Westphal

8th Grade-Alyssa Berry, Kyiah Buer-
ke, Elixah Bustamante, Carson Chie-
sa, Makenzie DeSantos, Jessica Erd,
Ashley Gill, Scott Harrison, Samantha
Maurer, Ava Parker, Jayda Russell,
Brenden Sheely, Alania Sintobin, Faith
Smith, Sydney Smith, Ally Sprow, Ta-
tum Valentine

other curbs over the past Stryker Rotary Makes
three decades to prod
By: Joe McDonald global auto brands to shift production to
AP BUSINESS WRITER China and help develop the local indus-

BEIJING (AP) — China said Tuesday try. Donation To The Loft
it will reduce auto import duties effec- China is the world’s biggest auto mar-
tive July 1 following pledges to buy more ket by number of vehicles sold. Purchas-
U.S. goods and end restrictions on for- es of SUVs, sedans and minivans totaled
eign ownership in the industry. 24.7 million units in 2017, compared
President Xi Jinping promised the with 17.2 million for the United States,
changes in April amid mounting pres- the No. 2 market.
sure from Washington to narrow China’s Xi’s government promised Saturday
multibillion-dollar trade surplus with the to increase imports of American goods
United States, though Chinese spokes- following talks in Washington on the
people said they had nothing to do with trade balance, Beijing’s technology poli-
that dispute. cies and other disputes.
The Finance Ministry said charges for
China’s move to ease controls on its
many imported vehicles will be cut from auto market reflects growing official con-
25 percent to 15 percent to promote de- fidence in fledgling Chinese automakers
velopment of the Chinese industry and and a desire to make the industry more
increase availability of goods for con- flexible as Beijing promotes development
sumers. That still would be higher than of electric cars.

Muskrat Trapping Presentation At DONATION ... Eliot Nofziger visited the Stryker Rotary meeting on Tuesday evening.
Latest Hoofbeats 4-H Club Meeting Money raised at the Rotary sponsored Mothers Day lunch was presented to Eliot for
the Loft. Eliot told the club that some of the money would be used to partially offset
camp expenses for students attending camp MichIndOh this summer. This money
will allow some to attend that camp that would otherwise not be able to attend. The
By: Gracie Hardin BBQ to be held July 19 from 4-6 pm at Loft offsets only a portion of the expense and most students are raising funds in
On May 20th Hoofbeats 4-H club the veteran’s memorial building at the other ways to come up with the remaining balance. Heather Hart and Larry Spieth,
held a meeting where they learned veteran’s memorial building at the Wil- two high school students from the loft, also attended the meeting. They will be as-
about muskrat trapping from 4-H mem- liams county fairgrounds. The profits sisting at the camp this summer, and also helped the club during the Mothers Day
ber Gradyn Monachino. 4-H camp at from the BBQ help send 4-H members fund raising dinner. The club reported that $850 of the proceeds from the dinner
camp palmer will be June 7-10 Colover- on trips, to camps and helps send 4-H will be donated to the Loft. During the dinner the club also took donations for the
bud camp palmer will be June 7-10th members in Williams County. The next purpose of offsetting medical expenses for Laurette Baltosser. The club assembled
Coloverbud camp will be June 9th. meeting of the Hoofbeats 4-H club will the proceeds of this donation and added sufficient funds to provide $500. Pictured
Club members are currently selling be June 24th for their community ser- from left to right are Eliot Nofziger, Heather Hart, Larry Spieth and Stryker Rotary
chicken BBQ tickets for the 4-H chicken vice at Hillside Assisted Living. President Ruth Wieland.

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Several Young Ladies Compete For The Ohio Hunters Checked More
Than 22,000 Wild Turkeys
Title In The Miss West Unity Pageant During Spring Season

The twelfth annual Alana Tressler, 5 year old Kayleen Jennings, 16 year Brianna Bell, 16 year old COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio hunters checked a total of
Miss West Unity daughter of Scott and Rita old daughter of Jeremy and daughter of Jim and Kristy 22,571 wild turkeys during the combined 2018 spring
Pageant will be held wild turkey south zone hunting season, northeast
Friday, June 8 at zone hunting season and youth wild turkey hunt-
7:00 PM in the Hilltop ing season, April 21-May 27, according to the Ohio
Commons. Fifteen Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). In 2017,
beautiful girls are hunters checked a total of 21,042 wild turkeys.
competing for the
titles of Little, Junior, Hunters checked 20,689 birds during the 2018
and Miss West Unity. wild turkey south zone and northeast zone hunting
Doors open at 6:30 seasons compared to 19,147 birds in 2017. Youth
and the pageant hunters checked 1,882 birds during the 2018 youth
begins at 7 PM. season compared to 1,895 in 2017.
Tickets are available
at the door. Ohio’s 2018 spring wild turkey season was open
from Monday, April 23, to Sunday, May 20, in the
Tressler Aubrey Jennings Bell south zone and from Monday, April 30, to Sunday,
May 27, in the northeast zone. Youth season was
Halle Jones, 9 year old Natalie Balderas, 17 year Tori Bauer, 14 year old McKenna Wendorf, 15 year April 21-22. Hunters can view the 2018 spring tur-
daughter of JR and Heather old daughter of Jesus Guil- daughter of Greg Bauer and old daughter of Tobey Wen- key season zone map and harvest regulations at wil-
Jones. len and Maria Balderas Justin Bauer. dorf and Lisa Wendorf dohio.gov.

Isabella Ackley, 10 year Tayler Bleikamp, 15 year Nayah Rodriguez, 7 year old Emily Marvin, 9 year old Wild turkeys were extirpated in Ohio by 1904 and
old daughter of David and old daughter of Dan and daughter of Josh and Emily daughter of Jason and Jen- were reintroduced in the 1950s by the ODNR Divi-
Sherry Ackley Ginny Bleikamp Rodriguez nifer Marvin sion of Wildlife. Ohio’s first modern-day wild turkey
season opened in 1966 in nine counties, and hunt-
Amelia Culbertson, 5 year Scarlett Runkle, 3 year old Adrianna Perkins, 12 year Avery Haynes, 4 year old ers checked 12 birds. The wild turkey harvest topped
old daughter of Steven and daughter of Cory and Jes- old daughter of Chad Per- daughter of Josh Haynes 1,000 for the first time in 1984. Spring turkey hunt-
Jamie Culbertson sica Runkle kins and Andrea Suydam and Tiffanie Grimm ing opened statewide in 2000, and Ohio hunters
and Mike Raabe Jr. checked more than 20,000 wild turkeys for the first
time that year.
Group Says Ohio Needs Office To Lobby For Military Jobs
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and
protection of our natural resources for the benefit of
all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.

Editor’s Note: A list of all wild turkeys checked
during the 2018 combined spring turkey hunting
seasons is shown below. The first number following
the county’s name shows the harvest numbers for
2018, and the 2017 numbers are in parentheses.

An * designates a northeast zone county, which
was open to wild turkey hunting through Sunday,
May 27. Harvest numbers below are raw data and
subject to change.

Adams: 398 (503); Allen: 71 (91); Ashland: 294
(275); Ashtabula*: 573 (645); Athens: 573 (410);
Auglaize: 42 (60); Belmont: 738 (535); Brown: 383
(426); Butler: 207 (189); Carroll: 509 (449); Cham-
paign: 89 (89); Clark: 21 (18); Clermont: 347 (418);
Clinton: 63 (45); Columbiana: 350 (332); Coshocton:
803 (654); Crawford: 62 (75); Cuyahoga*: 11 (10);
Darke: 49 (45); Defiance: 223 (291); Delaware: 105
(102); Erie: 48 (57); Fairfield: 128 (130); Fayette: 14
(15); Franklin: 20 (23); Fulton: 109 (141); Gallia: 455
(472); Geauga*: 260 (246); Greene: 16 (24); Guern-
sey: 803 (564); Hamilton: 93 (108); Hancock: 38 (52);
Hardin: 86 (87); Harrison: 697 (551); Henry: 68 (58);
Highland: 377 (457); Hocking: 443 (379); Holmes:
398 (377); Huron: 162 (170); Jackson: 492 (448); Jef-
ferson: 497 (403); Knox: 459 (436); Lake*: 65 (86);
Lawrence: 256 (293); Licking: 456 (419); Logan: 118
(137); Lorain: 145 (165); Lucas: 75 (67); Madison: 13
(6); Mahoning: 218 (231); Marion: 31 (37); Medina:
169 (172); Meigs: 673 (535); Mercer: 19 (20); Miami:
14 (24); Monroe: 808 (593); Montgomery: 21 (19);
Morgan: 546 (428); Morrow: 160 (181); Muskingum:
793 (612); Noble: 585 (482); Ottawa: 0 (1); Paulding:
71 (113); Perry: 440 (390); Pickaway: 25 (19); Pike:
261 (300); Portage: 274 (289); Preble: 112 (93); Put-
nam: 57 (66); Richland: 336 (347); Ross: 364 (391);
Sandusky: 18 (21); Scioto: 289 (299); Seneca: 151
(179); Shelby: 38 (46); Stark: 326 (338); Summit: 76
(57); Trumbull*: 374 (409); Tuscarawas: 810 (676);
Union: 49 (59); Van Wert: 23 (22); Vinton: 467 (361);
Warren: 115 (95); Washington: 695 (544); Wayne:
123 (145); Williams: 232 (283); Wood: 19 (24); Wyan-
dot: 87 (108). Total: 22,571 (21,042).

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio needs an agency nor and could authorize loans or grants to defense or Kunkle School Reunion
that would help put the state at the forefront of mili- NASA operations in Ohio.
tary development and lobby for its current bases, a July 3rd, 2018 • 1:00 PM
statewide committee recommended. “I don’t care how much this costs, the return on
investment is going to be huge,” Perales said. Montpelier Moose Lodge
The state task force appointed last year said Ohio St. Rt. 107 Co. Rd. 13
needs to be ready in case Congress revisits shrinking Ohio has 60,000 military jobs and 50,000 related Montpelier, Ohio
or realigning military operations around the country. jobs with an estimated payroll of $5 billion.
The office would work solely on protecting and bring- Buffet Style Dinner - $15.00 per person
ing jobs to its U.S. military bases and installations. The last base realignment and closure review by
Congress in 2005 brought more than 1,100 jobs to Contact Sharon Leary for more information
Ohio is behind other states that already have set Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, which 203-685-2645
up offices that lobby the federal government for its is the state’s largest military site with about 27,000
military bases, the task force said Tuesday. employees.

“Many other states have already made this move Other sites include the Youngstown Air Reserve
and are working at an advantage,” said retired U.S. Station, NASA Glenn Research Center near Cleveland,
Air Force Col. Cassie Barlow, a member of the com- Lima Army Tank Plant and Toledo Air Guard Station.
mittee.
But committee members said Ohio may have
The head of the task force, Republican Rep. Rick missed out on getting more jobs and questions have
Perales of Beavercreek, introduced legislation that been raised about why the state doesn’t get a bigger
calls for establishing an office of government and mili- share of defense contracts given its size.
tary affairs in Ohio.
“We don’t rank as highly as you would think,” said
The independent agency would report to the gover- retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Sullivan, a task
force member. “We can do better.”

RELAY FOR LIFE OF
WILLIAMS COUNTY

AT THE WILLIAMS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
6 p.m. FRIDAY JUNE 15TH TO NOON SATURDAY JUNE 16TH

Please join us as part of the world’s largest movement to
end cancer. The relay for life is so much more than a walk-
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like games, activities, entertainment, food, a live auction,
ceremonies, and vendor displays. There’s something for the
whole family!

For more information, contact
Ashley Hamman at [email protected]

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Class Of 2018 Graduation Held At Hilltop

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Michigan Group Turns In Consumer Confidence
Petitions For $12 Minimum Wage Bounces Back In May

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Paying Michi- that waitresses are treated,” Pease said. By: Matt Ott The index measures both consumers’
gan workers $12 an hour by 2022 and “You may need that extra $3 tip, so the ASSOCIATED PRESS assessment of current economic condi-
phasing out the reduced minimum wage customers have that power.” tions and their expectations for the fu-
for tipped workers could be put to a pop- WASHINGTON (AP) — American con- ture. Both categories rose this month,
ular vote this fall. Pro-business groups in opposition sumers were feeling a bit more optimis- however, consumers’ views of the cur-
contend that overhauling the two-tiered tic in May following a slight decline in rent labor market were mixed. The per-
On Monday, the Michigan One Fair wage system would cripple food indus- confidence in April. centage of respondents who said they
Wage group submitted 373,507 signa- tries. felt that jobs were “plentiful” rose, as
tures in support of annually increasing The Conference Board, a business did the percentage of consumers saying
the state’s current $9.25 an hour wage, “Simply put, this proposal is irre- research group, said Tuesday that its that jobs were “hard to get.”
starting with a hike to $10 next year and sponsible and dangerous, and it will consumer confidence index rose to
concluding with $12 in 2022. Growth af- fail,” said Justin Winslow, president of 128.0 from a revised 125.6 in April. According to the survey, the number
ter that would be tied to the yearly infla- the Michigan Restaurant Association. That follows March’s 127.0 and Febru- of consumers who think current busi-
tion rate. Tipped employees would also “It will mean fewer jobs, fewer opportu- ary’s 130.0, which was the highest read- ness conditions are good shot up to 38.4
be paid full minimum wage on top of nities and lower incomes for those im- ing since November of 2000. percent from April’s 34.8 percent. It’s
their tips by 2024. pacted.” the highest mark in that category of the
Despite wild stock market swings survey since a 40.8 percent reading in
“For too long, working people have Wendy Block, a Michigan Chamber and ongoing U.S. trade disputes, the December of 2000. The number of re-
struggled to make ends meet while of Commerce lobbyist, said the increase index came in about where analysts ex- spondents in May who said they think
greedy CEOs rake in big bucks at their would make the state uncompetitive for pected. Some analysts say it bodes well business conditions are bad decreased
expense,” said the campaign’s chair, Ali- jobs. for the future as unemployment remains slightly from April.
cia Renee Farris. “It’s time for a raise.” low and Americans have more money to
Michigan would join seven other spend after last year’s tax cut.
Advocates for the effort, such as res- states if either its lawmakers or its citi-
taurant servers, church leaders and so- zens vote to eliminate the tipped mini- ECONOMIC RECOVERY ... In this April 4, 2018, file photo, a shopper leaves the
cial justice activists, arrived in Lansing mum wage. A National Conference of Uniqlo store on Broadway in the Soho neighborhood of New York. On Tuesday, May
to deliver the petition to the Secretary of State Legislatures review shows 14 29, the Conference Board releases its May index on U.S. consumer confidence. (AP
State’s office, where it awaits a Board of states have a higher minimum wage Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
State Canvassers certification of at least than Michigan, with some, including
252,523 signatures to proceed. Should it California and New York, slated to en- US Manufacturing
falter in the Republican-controlled Leg- force a $15 per hour wage in the coming Picks Up Pace In May
islature, the initiative would be placed years. Fast-food workers have nationally
on the ballot during the November ballot pushed for the $15 goal — one all three
for voters to accept or reject. Democratic gubernational candidates in
Michigan have also embraced — but the
The proposal could have considerable ballot committee is not seeking it.
ripples within the restaurant industry.
Michigan employees who normally col- The national group behind the effort,
lect voluntary gratuities are subject to the Restaurant Opportunities Center
a reduced minimum wage of $3.52 an United, recently spearheaded a similar
hour — as long as that combines with campaign in Michigan that culminated
their tips to add up to the $9.25 mini- with the GOP-controlled Legislature and
mum. Supporters say that is not enough Gov. Rick Snyder boosting the minimum
for those who live in poverty despite wage by a smaller amount in 2014. After
working full time. this year, only inflationary adjustments
will be made.
Tracy Pease, a server at Leo’s Coney
Island in Royal Oak said even $12 an The minimum wage debate has been
hour would not solve all her financial an age-old divide among economists,
problems. But as someone who said her who are still scrutinizing the effects of
ability to pay bills on time is dependent past minimum wage increases.
on pleasing strangers, abolishing the
tipped minimum wage would reduce “Most studies point to negative, but
sexual harassment and restore “some fairly modest, effects on employment,”
semblance of power.” said Charles Brown, a labor economics
professor at the University of Michigan.
“It is absolutely ludicrous the way “We know much less about the long-run
effects, and they are probably larger.”

99-Year-Old Northwest Ohio Man Wows
With Art Show At Senior Residence

er, and he can remember By: Paul Wiseman New orders, production and hiring
being a kid, picking up a AP ECONOMICS WRITER all grew faster. Export orders grew more
pencil, and sketching. slowly than they did in April.
“It seemed like a natural WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manu-
thing to do,” he said. facturers expanded at a faster pace Sixteen of 18 manufacturing indus-
But Cook never wanted last month, another sign of strength for tries expanded, led by textile mills and
to paint as a career. American industry. producers nonmetallic minerals.
“I wouldn’t like to be
motivated by the money,” The Institute for Supply Manage- Factories are benefiting from healthy
he said. “I was motivated by ment, a trade group of purchasing man- economic growth in the United States
beauty, place, and scene.” agers, reports that its manufacturing and around the world.
Cook painted more fre- index rose to 58.7 in May from 57.3 in
quently after he retired. He April. Anything above 50 signals growth. In another sign of strength, the Labor
also taught at the Toledo American manufacturing is enjoying a Department says that employers added
Museum of Art. 21-month winning streak. 223,000 jobs in May and the unemploy-
ment rate fell to an 18-year low of 3.8
percent.

ARTWORK ... In this Thursday, May 24, 2018 photo, He stopped painting
John Cook, a 99-year-old veteran, shows off his art- completely three years ago.
work in his room at the Kingston Care Center of Sylva- But his work is appreciated
nia in Ohio. Cook is hosting an art show at his nursing years later as it’s show-
home and his paintings will be sold by auction. (Sa- cased at the Kingston Resi-
mantha Madar/The Blade via AP) dence.

“I already have some
of his paintings,” said
SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) — John Cook Neil Helman, a resident of INCREASE IN MANUFACTURING ... In this March 16, 2018, file photo a worker
takes a sip of his white wine as he de- Kingston Residence. “My son and daugh- operates a press at the Samsung washing machine facility in Newberry, S.C. On
scribes the portrait hanging on the wall. ter have some too.” Friday, June 1, the Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchas-
Cook remembers the scene like it was “My God, they’re beautiful,” one wom- ing managers, issues its index of manufacturing activity for May. (AP Photo/Sean
yesterday: three fishermen on a boat in an said with her mouth agape. Rayford, File)
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. With his work adorning the walls, Cook
was met with a barrage of compliments.
Each painting tells a story, represent- He’s an affable man, with a sense of
ing a moment in time. humor.
During his art show, Cook began
Cook’s paintings are displayed at telling a story about how he once sold
Kingston Residence of Sylvania where wooden boxes that carried all the utensils
he’s lived since last year. It’s an art show needed for painters.
exhibiting some of the work Cook has He was interrupted by a question.
done over the decades. “Do you want some more wine?” his
friend and Kingston resident Joan Brooks
Residents and visitors marveled as asked.
they walked past his paintings in the hall- “Sure,” he said. “How many bottles you
way. got?”

“These are beautiful,” passers-by said.
The adulation echoed throughout the eve-
ning.

At age 99, Mr. Cook has painted more
times than he can count.
He guesses somewhere
around 1,000.
He was the youngest of
three children, born in Wis-
consin but raised mostly in
Toledo.
After graduating from
DeVilbiss High School, he
attended the University of
Toledo and Miami Univer-
sity. He played the clarinet
and drums in a dance or-
chestra in the late 1930s.
After serving in the U.S.
Navy, where he was sta-
tioned in Washington D.C.,
Cook eventually landed a
job with a glass company.
He retired in 1981 as chief
development engineer.
Cook had a penchant
for painting at an early age.
But he couldn’t quite re-
member when he started
painting.
His mother was a paint-

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Fountain City Christian School Celebrates Graduates

PHOTOS BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF

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JUNE 8TH, 2018 - JUNE 3RD, 2018

FRIDAY, JUNE 8TH MONDAY, JUNE 11TH •Bryan Jubilee begins •Archbold Backyard Bash
•Montpelier Cruise-In •Bryan Movie Theater /
•Fulton County Relay for Life •Williams County Commissioners 9:00 AM
•Gathering in Unity •Montpelier Village Council 6:00 PM WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13TH Little Miss Kickz Fundraiser for
•Pettisville School Board 8:00 PM Williams County Humane Society
•Miss West Unity Pageant •Wauseon School Board 5:30 PM •Fayette Village Council 6:00 PM
•Swanton Village Council 7:00 PM SATURDAY, JUNE 16TH
SATURDAY, JUNE 9TH •Edon School board 5:30 PM THURSDAY, JUNE 14TH
•Pioneer Village Council 7:00 PM •Archbold Village Council 7:00 PM
•Gathering in Unity •Stryker Village Council 6:00 PM •Williams County Commissioners 9 AM •Montpelier Rotary Classic Car Raffle
• Fulton County Commissioners 9 AM
SUNDAY, JUNE 10TH TUESDAY, JUNE 12TH •West Unity Village Council 7:30 PM SUNDAY, JUNE 17TH

•Bryan Graduation •Fulton County Commissioners 9 AM FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH •Lockport Bluegrass Band at
•Lockport Men’s Quartet at Harrison Lake Gospel Drive In 7 PM
Harrison Lake Gospel Drive In 7 PM •Williams County Relay for Life

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Fayette Celebrates The Class Of 2018

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Class Of 2018 Says Farewell To Swanton High School

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Pulaski Garden Club Learns About Weeds At May Meeting
Weeds, the gardener’s pesky pest are three things people need to do with use a pre- or post-emergent. It is really lands or actually grow about anywhere.
was the focus of the May meeting of the weeds: prevent, identify, and remove. harder to control crabgrass later in the They make a good garden plant as they
Pulaski Garden Club. The group meets season. Most of us agreed that we do not are hardy and do multiply. One of the
monthly at the Pulaski United Methodist There are three types of weeds: An- use many chemicals especially in our common names is “Rose Campania” that
Church. The May meeting was on the nual with a life cycle of one year, noting vegetable gardens. can have white or magenta flowers. There
1st. winter annuals and summer annuals. is a whorled yellow Loosestrife being nice
The secret with them is that they do live Schoenhals gave a very interesting filler and a bright spot for your garden.
The Club has members from all over only one year so they have to be removed program and slideshow, he’s a local and The purple Loosestrife that is along the
Williams County, so everyone is invited before they go to seed. Perennials spread he knew the topic and knows what we road is very invasive but a pink “Mordon”
to and check the group out. Seventeen any way they can - by seeds plant stems/ are facing every day in our gardens. stays in a clump and does the “Rocket”.
members attended the meeting, chaired roots. The hummingbirds love the pink flowers
by President Cam Miller. Attendees had In other news, the treasurer’s and and some of these can grow 3 feet tall.
to mention which kind of weed they hat- Biannual weeds are spread but they secretary’s reports were given. This up- They are very showy.
ed the most. bloom a second year, like wild carrots. coming Thursday, June 5, 12 members
Mulch can help, after planting the de- will be attending the Region I meeting in JoAnn Beucler brought a bouquet of
Judy Shilling brought an arrange- sired amount, place mulch around the Delta. It is a fun and relaxing day out. daffodils and Joyce Mocherman pointed
ment titled “Roadside Treasurers.” In a plants using mulch made at home or There will be having a program on bulbs out how these could be judged and how
most unusual chunk of wood she found through purchase, using straw, paper in the morning and a flower show in the to tell what categories for our Region I
in the wild, it was filled with wildflowers (shredding is optional), woodchips and afternoon that all may participate in with specimen flower show. It depends on the
and Dutchman’s breeches arranged with even non-organic plastic. a good meal in between. size of the center cup and the length of
wildflowers and/or weeds. the petals as to whether they would be a
Members got a chance to properly Kay Beck has planned a day trip for small cup or large cup, a trumpet bloom,
While the focus of the meeting was identify weeds through Schoenhals’ slide- anyone interested Aug. 2 to visit the etc.
controlling weeds, the ones in the display show: Johnson grass, Quack grass, dan- Quilt Gardens of Indiana traveling in a
were beautiful and fully under control. delions - all perennials. CreepingCharley bus with a guide. The committee on new Our door prize was brought by Joyce
The guest speaker was OSU Extension - a ground ivy, yellow nut sedge, poison programs for next year is busy on that Mocherman and won by Katy Beck. Re-
Educator and Williams County’s new ivy, Canadian thistles - have a huge root project. An election of officers for the next freshments were served by Janet Cooley
Agriculture and Natural Resources rep- system so remove them early. two years will be held in August. Several and Joyce Paepke. We had a great meet-
resentative John Schoenhals. He was in- local plant sales were reported to time ing with lots of information, and you are
vited by member Regina Partee. Have you ever seen a henbit, it’s ev- and location. invited to come if interested. Next meet-
erywhere with a purple flower like dead- ing is June 5 at the Pulaski United Meth-
Schoenhals came prepared with a nettle - that is a common winter annual. Looking for volunteers for Fairgrounds odist Church at 7p.m.
slide show, showing an overwhelming Common Chickweed, hairy bitter quest cleanup, and that happens every month
amount of weeds common to everyone’s - it has lots of seeds. Shepherds purse - if anyone has the time to help out. Joyce Also check us out on Facebook in “Pu-
garden in which the membership fights a winter annual. And mares tail, it just Mocherman is reporting on our Plant laski Garden Club”. You would be wel-
to get rid of every day. These weeds show keeps germinating seeds, even weed kill- I.D.: Lysimachus/Lythrum (these two come, and our program in June is about
up in vegetable gardens, flower beds, ers do not do much to remove it, hand look alike) also know as Gooseneck grasses.
yards, or along the roadside. pulling while the plant is smaller is best Loosestrife.
control. It was interesting to put a name When I was a child I played in the dirt
Schoenhals noted that a weed is a to all these weeds we work on all the time. A ground cover - creeping Jenny is like a child. When I grew up I played in
plant that has mastered every survival also a Loosestrife. This plant is a peren- the dirt like a gardener.
method except to grow in rows. There To help control weeds in your lawn nial or an annual, and they do well in wet

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Northwest State Raises Over US Gains 223K Jobs; Unemployment
$70,000 For Student Scholarships At 18-Year Low Of 3.8 Pct.;
Hourly Pay Increases 2.7%
At Green Carpet Event

ARCHBOLD, OHIO – The Northwest rector of Development. “We work year- By: Christopher Rugaber
State Community College Foundation round to raise awareness and needed AP ECONOMICS WRITER
recently hosted its annual Green Car- funds for student scholarships, and
pet Event, “Denim & Diamonds,” and this event is a critical piece of those ef- WASHINGTON (AP) —
raised over $70,000. All proceeds from forts. It’s fitting that we had our Schol- U.S. employers extended
the event go directly to student schol- arship Awards Night, Commencement, a streak of solid hiring in
arships. A highlight of the evening was and then Green Carpet all within May, adding 223,000 jobs
the presentation of the 2018 Making about a month’s time,” she continued. and helping lower the un-
a Difference Awards, which were cre- “It’s the ‘Circle of Education.’” employment rate to an
ated by the NSCC Foundation as a 18-year low of 3.8 percent
way to recognize and celebrate an in- A special recap program of the from 3.9 percent in April.
dividual, business and organization in NSCC Green Carpet Event will be Average hourly pay rose
the six-county area committed to im- available on TV26, and is also avail- 2.7 percent from a year
proving their communities. This year’s able on the Northwest State YouTube earlier, a slightly faster an-
recipients were Ed & Carol Nofziger, channel (YouTube.com/user/North- nual rate than in April, the JOB GAIN ... In this May 15, 2018, file photo, Joan
Parkview Physicians Group and Quad- westStateCC). Labor Department report- Herrera, center, sits and waits as his mother Andrea
co Rehabilitation Center. ed Friday. But pay growth Batista Garcia, left, and Marlene Gonzales, fill out job
ABOUT THE NSCC FOUNDATION remains below levels that applications while attending the Great Northeast 2018
In addition to the Making a Differ- The NSCC Foundation was estab- are typical when the un- Job Fair at Capriotti’s in McAdoo, near Hazleton, Pa.
ence Awards, the Green Carpet Event lished in 1978 to provide support for employment rate is this The U.S. government issues the May jobs report on
included a musical performance by the students, people and programs of low. Friday, June 1. (Ellen F. O’Connell/Hazelton Stan-
Kerry Patrick Clark, and a fun stage NSCC. For nearly 40 years, the foun- Still, the report shows dard-Speaker via AP, File)
show featuring “Magic With Eli.” Gour- dation has remained true to its mis- that the nearly 9-year old
met food stations, a cash bar and a sion to enhance, expand and sustain economic expansion — the
silent auction rounded out the festivi- Northwest State so that NSCC can second-longest on record — remains on Some economists remain concerned
ties, as the Auditorium and surround- continue to fulfill its mission of creat- track. Employers appear to be shrugging that the Trump administration’s ag-
ing areas were decorated in the event’s ing opportunities for transformational off recent concerns about global trade gressive actions on trade could hamper
“Denim & Diamonds” theme. learning. The NSCC Foundation works disputes. growth. The administration on Thursday
diligently to raise much-needed funds imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum
THE CIRCLE OF EDUCATION for educational opportunities that di- Roughly an hour before the employ- imports from key allies in Europe, Can-
“The Green Carpet Event and the rectly and indirectly impact students. ment data was released at 8:30 a.m. ada and Mexico. Earlier in the week, it
Making a Difference Awards celebrate Additional information on the NSCC Eastern time, President Donald Trump threatened to hit China with tariffs on
hard work, community support and Foundation is available at Northwest- appeared to hint on Twitter that a strong $50 billion of its goods.
giving,” said Robbin Wilcox, NSCC Di- State.edu/nscc-foundation/. jobs report was coming. “Looking for-
ward to seeing the employment numbers Still, while Trump has made such
PHOTO PROVIDED at 8:30 this morning,” he tweeted. threats since March, most employers so
far haven’t suspended hiring.
FUNDRAISING EVENT ... 2018 Making a Difference Award Recipients are shown The president is normally briefed on
with representatives from L to R: Bill Priest and Shannon Zellers (Quadco Reha- the monthly jobs report the day before And consumers have started to spend
bilitation Center), Sally Taylor (Parkview Physicians Group), Peter Beck (NSCC it is publicly released, and he and other more freely, after having pulled back in
Foundation Board chair), Dr. Michael Thomson (NSCC President), and Carol & Ed administration officials are not supposed the January-March quarter. That gain
Nofziger. to comment on it beforehand. could reflect in part the effect of the
Trump administration’s tax cuts, which
NORTA & The Village Of Friday’s report showed that hiring in might be encouraging more Americans
Liberty Center Establish A New the United States is benefiting a wider to step up spending. Consumer spend-
Outdoor Recreational Opportunity range of Americans: The unemployment ing rose in April at its fastest pace in five
rate for high school graduates reached months.
3.9 percent, a 17-year low. For black
Americans, it hit a record low of 5.9 per- Some of the spending reflects more
cent. money needed to pay higher gas prices,
a potential trouble spot for consumers in
“The economy and labor market ap- the coming months. The average price of
pear to be firing on all cylinders, with a gallon of gas nationwide reached $2.96
all sectors showing strength,” said Paul on Thursday, up 15 cents from a month
Ashworth, chief U.S. economist at Capi- ago, according to AAA. Some economists
tal Economics. calculate that higher gas costs could off-
set up to one-third of the benefit of the
With the jobless rate so low, employ- tax cuts.
ers have complained for months about
the difficulty of finding workers to fill Companies are spending more on
jobs. The number of open positions industrial machinery, computers and
reached a record high in March. Friday’s software — signs that they’re optimistic
report suggests that some companies are enough about future growth to expand
making extra efforts to find people. their capacity. A measure of business
For example, the number of part-time investment rose in the first quarter by
workers who would prefer full-time jobs the most in 3½ years. That investment
declined slightly and is down 6 percent growth has been spurred partly by high-
from a year ago. That may mean that er oil prices, which have encouraged the
businesses are converting some part- construction of more drilling rigs.
timers to full-time work. Manufacturers have benefited from
Companies are also hiring the long- the healthier business spending and
term unemployed — those who have have increased hiring. In April, factories
been out of work for six months or lon- expanded production of turbines and
ger. Their ranks have fallen by nearly other heavy machinery by the most in
one-third in the past year. That’s impor- seven months.
tant because economists worry that peo- Macroeconomic Advisers, a forecast-
ple who are out of work for long periods ing firm, says it now foresees the econ-
can see their skills erode. Yet employers omy expanding at a robust 4 percent
now seem more willing to hire them. annual pace in the April-June quarter,
The job gains in May were broad- which would be the fastest in nearly four
based: Professional and business servic- years. That is up from its forecast last
es, which includes higher-paying fields week of less than a 3 percent rate for the
such as accounting and engineering, current quarter.
added 31,000 jobs. Health care, a con- Yet even with unemployment at an
sistent job engine for the entire recovery, 18-year low, wage growth has been
gained nearly 32,000. chronically sluggish in most industries,
Manufacturing added 18,000 jobs leaving many Americans still struggling
and construction 25,000. to pay bills, particularly as inflation has
LIBERTY CENTER, OH –There’ll be actual railroad spike that has been im- The solid hiring data coincides with ticked up. Still, companies are starting
lots of tigers by the trail on June 23 printed to commemorate the occasion. other evidence that the economy is on to pay more to lure workers from other
as Liberty Center celebrates the offi- Refreshments will also be available. firm footing after a brief slowdown in the companies, a trend that could lead to
cial opening of the Wabash Cannonball first three months of the year. The econ- broader pay gains in coming months.
Trail extension into the village. Visitors A partnership between the Village of omy grew at a modest 2.2 percent an- Mark Zandi, chief economist at
are invited to become a “Tiger Town ti- Liberty Center, the Liberty Center His- nual rate in the January-March quarter, Moody’s Analytics, said higher pay for
ger for a day” when the trail’s official torical Society, and the Northwestern after three quarters that had averaged job-switchers tends to augur more ro-
ribbon cutting ceremony takes place at Ohio Rails-to-Trails Association (NOR- roughly 3 percent annually. bust raises for everyone else.
the newly restored Liberty Center train TA) has earned a Clean Ohio Trail Fund
depot. grant to ensure the Wabash Cannon- Land Bank Has
ball Trail remains a safe, picturesque Buyer For Alvordton Site
One of the longest recreational rail- corridor for everyone. These three en-
trails in Ohio, the Wabash Cannonball tities will continue to work together to By: James Pruitt buyer has to meet deadlines for sched-
Trail is a scenic path whose eastern- create awareness of the trail as a con- THE VILLAGE REPORTER uled repairs or he will lose the property
most terminus is in the Fallen Timbers nection to other communities as well as and his money. The buyer owns his own
area of Maumee. From that point, the being a valuable resource to northwest Two properties controlled by the Wil- body shop and is good for the money,
trail splits into the North Fork and the Ohio. So, on June 23rd be an honorary liams County Land Bank were the main Davis said. “He’s a fine young guy you
South Fork. The North Fork extends Liberty Center Tiger for a day—rain or topics of discussion at the May meeting can take at his word,” Davis said.
west across Lucas and Fulton Coun- shine.
ties, ending at Montpelier in Williams The Land Bank met late last month The deed will be released to the man
County. The South Fork extends south- About The Wabash Cannonball to talk about sites in Alvordton and Net- upon completion of the work and an in-
west, passes through Whitehouse, Ne- Trail: The Wabash Cannonball Trail is tle Lake. The Land Bank wants to see if spection by the Maumee Valley Planning
apolis and Colton, terminating at the a 63-mile multi-use recreational trail in arrangements could be made to get the Organization.
historic train depot in Liberty Center. Northwest Ohio. It provides non-motor- Alvordton site in the hands of a private
The June 23rd ribbon cutting ceremony ized access to hikers, bikers, equestri- owner and the other about a change The second site is at 324-330 Sunny
officially completes the 17-mile South ans, and cross-country skiers. The trail order for work done on the Nettle Lake Drive at Nettle Lake. The buildings have
Fork and opens it to the public for its is a part of the nationwide movement site. been removed, but the contractor did a
recreational benefits and enjoyment. to rejuvenate former railroad corridors reseeding without getting permission.
into linear parks where people can en- The Aldvorton site is at 100 Flora. A Change orders are a common occur-
The celebration begins at 9 a.m. with joy the beauty and solitude of the out- neighboring owner is willing to pay for rence when it comes to government con-
welcoming comments and the cutting of doors while also providing a safe alter- the back taxes to own the property. The tracts, but the key is to get approval first
the ribbon. All attendees will receive a nate mode of transportation between man got a word of support from County before doing extra work. The contractor
ticket for a door prize drawing of a vari- towns and villages along the route. Commissioner Brian Davis. in question failed to do so and now will
ety of items donated by local business- have to eat $1,000 in cost to reseed the
es and individuals. After the ceremony, Portions of the Wabash Cannonball If the Land Bank retained the site, it land. “A phone call is pretty cheap and
a just-for-fun 5K and 10K walk/run/ Trail are also certified segments of the would demolish the house and have to easy,” Davis said.
bike event will be held on the trail. At- North Country National Scenic Trail, a hold it for three years. This way the prop-
tendees may also tour downtown Liber- 4,600 mile long hiking trail connect- erty can remain intact with the prospec- James can be reached at
ty Center and the depot which has been ing the Lewis and Clark Trail in west- tive owner responsible for all the cost of [email protected]
beautifully and authentically restored ern North Dakota with the Appalachian repairs. A deed restriction will mean the
by the Liberty Center Historical Soci- Trail in upstate New York. For more in-
ety. For a $2.00 donation, visitors will formation about the Wabash Cannon-
have the opportunity to purchase an ball Trail and the NORTA organization,
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Wauseon Middle School North Central Elementary
Fourth Quarter Honor Roll Fourth Quarter Honor Roll

Students on this list Natalie Stevens Mayim William 4th Grade: Carter Eckley, Mackenzie Scott, Trenton Turner, Alec Walz, Amara
obtained a 3.0 grade Alexander Stinner Madyson Yackee* Frame, Jess Hendricks, Chance Karr, Wright
point average or above. Emma Stutesman Cooper Lashaway, Lily McClanahan,
*Denotes students who Chloe Zuniga Cailyn Meyers, Tyler Meyers, Jenni- 6th Grade: Caden Baker, Katelyn
obtained a 4.0 grade Jazlynn Suarez 8TH GRADE fer Ruvalcaba, Cooper Sagnimeni, Eric Balser, Ethan Beard, Joe Burt, Griffin
point average and are on Levi Tester* Tatum Barnes Sanchez, Kenneth Smeltzer, Brenden Cogswell, Mireya Cruz, Alexa Domin-
the all”A” Honor Roll Evan Bauer* Solano, Emily Sprow, Addyson Turner, guez, Grecia Dominguez, Connor Gen-
Mason Thomas* Trinity Beaverson Rylee Walker, Aurora Wilcox dron, Jonathan Hicks, Braylon Kidston,
6TH GRADE Landen Thourot* Leah Beltran Martha Marmolejo, Ashlynn Martin, Lil-
Roger Adams Garrett Brown 5th Grade: Dasha Ball, Jozlynn ly McMillen, Cohen Meyers, Gwen Ox-
Miguel Alvarez Benicio Torres Carson Burt* Beek, Lucy Cadena, Krimson Carni- ender, Paige Oxender, Christopher Ruv-
Derek Andrews Collin Tripp Caiden Campbell com, Star Cruz, Talen Denstedt, Aliza- alcaba, Lila Semer, Darbi Stewart, Jake
Magdalene Andrews Braden Vajen Lizett Campos-Jimenez beth Pilmore, Zain Pitts, Nate Riddell, Turner, Travis Turner, Ava VanAuken,
Xander Ankney* Kadence Carroll* Koner Rummel, Fred Schofield, Aiden Davis White
Marisol Armas Gavin VanDeilen Anthony Cheezan
Emily Bailey* Aresa Villarreal Braden Chittum North Central Elementary Holds
Cooper Balser Kylie Waldron* Estefania Coronel Fourth Quarter Awards Assembly
Dominic Barajas Landry Wanless Stephanie Cortez
Jolie Barnes Carson Wenger Kaylyn Demoulin*
Conner Bowers Leslie Williams Magdalena Duden*
Braxton Wittenmyer

Tate Wyse*
Kassidy Zientek*

Carson Burget 7TH GRADE Tucker Dulaney*
Kacy Burt* Austin Aeschliman Andrew Eberle*
Alex Campos-Jimenez Kimberlee Aiken Benjamin Ehrsam
Kadin Carder Ella Albright Cameron Estep*
Kasmyn Carroll Mary Andrews ChieAnne Fitch*
Nicholas Cheezan Jude Armstrong Hannah Fletcher
Kaden Clymer* Avery Baldwin Halle Frank
Emily Cone Jazmine Barajas Ian Fruchey*
Allena Crossgrove Parker Black Teren Garcia
Robert Crossland* Ethan Borton Joseph Gerlach
Imelda Cruz Isaiah Bourn* Olivia Gigax*
Kameron Dietrich Kelsey Bowers Aaliyah Glover* PHOTOS PROVIDED
Kaylin Ehrsam* Jackson Callan Braxton Goings*
4TH-6TH GRADE EAGLE AWARD WINNERS ... Front row left to right: Nate Riddell,
Autumn Anderson, Cooper Lashaway, Carlos Cadena, Sky Currence, Parker Felt.
Elijah Felzer Grace Calvin Lawson Grime Back row left to right: Mrs. Abbie Apple, Miss Elizabeth Stein, Mr. Patrick Doty,
Jennifer Flores Danielle Carr* Kaitlyn Gype Mrs. Barb Waldron, Miss Mary Smith, Mrs. Sara Traxler, Mrs. Niki Blake, Mrs. An-
Gracie Gallardo Addyson Case* Daniel Hite* gie Beauregard, Miss Casey Sumner.
Autumn Garcia Jillian Colon* Marie Hutchinson*
Hayle Gault Avery Coronado Marriah Ibarra*
Gavin Gerig Eli Delgado* Shanon Jackson
Aiden Goings Ezra Dixon Gabriel Jimenez
Brian Groves Justin Duncan Jasmin Jimenez
Ella Hageman* Mason Felzer Makayla Kebschull*
Aairyah Hallett Ashley Fisher Jordan King*
Brianna Hays* Jaxton Fisher Colin Kinnersley*
Emme Henricks* Kya Foote Randy Kudlica
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Bailey Nagel* Reece Nation Braelyn Riley*
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Jenna Norman Hannah Oconnor Ellie Rodriguez*
Carter O’Neill Kane Panico Evan Rose*
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Ida Overmyer Hailey Rademaker Chase Santiago
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Paige Schaffter, of Edon, has been ment in the department and academic *Kayleigh Christian Kirie Phipps *Shealyn Martin
selected to receive the Agricultural Ed- achievement. Giada Rising *Emily Serrano
ucation Scholarship from the Depart- Leo Cullis *Dylan Siebenaler
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agriscience education major. science in secondary high schools in Jonathan Stephens *Landon Stuckey
Ohio and across the country, with ex- *Blake Tarkington Jacyah Zuver Alex Stone
Students in ACEL were awarded tensive training in agricultural science, Nate Wieland Dylan Tressler
more than $53,000 from funds provided educational psychology, instructional *Joseph Williams MR. HURD – 5B
through generous donations of faculty, methods, and youth development. For MRS. TANNER – 4B Lilly Belknap AJ Wade
alumni and friends of the Department. additional information on the agri- Kenzie Weber
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their dedication to the industry, involve- edu or call 614.247.6358. Daphne Balderas Devin Dempsey *Maggie Wheeler
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Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest, Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 19

Wauseon Exempted Village Cameron Auxiliary Awards Three
Schools BOE OKs Staffing Changes Area Students With Scholarships

By; James Pruitt cated athletic supplemental contract PHOTO PROVIDED
THE VILLAGE REPORTER to Mark Britsch as the WHS Head Golf
Coach for the 2018-19 school year at SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ... Pictured (left to right): Thayne Camp, Adrianna Mc-
The Wauseon Exempted Village Step 0 on the salary schedule Dowell, Anthony Duvendack and Sandy Duncan, Auxiliary president.
Schools Board of Education approved
modifications and supplemental modi- The board offered one-year outside Angola, Ind. – Three graduating se- $1,000 scholarship. He is a member
fications to the FY18 Permanent Ap- athletic supplemental contracts for for niors from the Steuben County area of the AHS basketball, track, tennis
propriations 003 Permanent Improve- 2018-19 to Haley Mealer varsity as- are the recipients of the 2018 Cam- and golf teams, an active youth lead-
ment Fund $9,000; 022 District Agency sistant girls soccer coach and Shawn eron Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship er at Fairview Missionary Church, he
Fund -$27,000; 300 District Managed Machacek, JV girls basketball coach. for pursing an education in the medi- was selected to attend the Richard G.
Student Activity Fund -$1,900 and cal field, according to Auxiliary Presi- Lugar Leadership symposium at the
551 Title III LEP $1,647.41 The board approved Dave Wyper as dent, Sandy Duncan. Scholarship re- University of Indianapolis, a mem-
a volunteer assistant wrestling coach cipients were selected on the basis of ber of the National Honors Society, a
The board approved modifications for 2018-19. The board offered a one- academic performance and the poten- member of the HOE program and has
and supplemental modifications to year limited certificated teaching con- tial for success in their chosen field. been involved in many community
the FY18 Certificate of Estimated Re- tract to Samantha Metzger as the WPS events. Duvendack plans to attend
sources 2018 Certificate of Account Guidance Counselor for the 2018-19 Thayne Camp, from Fremont High Bethel College to obtain his bache-
Fund Name Estimated Resources: 002 school year at Step 0, Column 1. School, is the recipient of a $1,000 lor’s degree in nursing.
Bond Retirement Fund -$180,000; 007 scholarship. He is a member of the
Special Trust Fund $16,500; 009 Uni- The board offered a one-year lim- FHS student council, National Hon- Adrianna McDowell, from Fre-
form School Supplies Fund -$13,250; ited certificated teaching contract to ors Society, Spanish Club, a member mont High School, is the recipient of
022 District Agency Fund -$33,600; Bridget Benedict as a WMS Interven- of the math and science academic a $1,000 scholarship. She is a mem-
034 Classroom Facilities Maintenance tion Specialist for the 2018-19 school teams, Fellowship of Christian Ath- ber of the FHS volleyball and ten-
Fund $40,000; 300 District Managed year at Step 0, Column 1. letes member, and has volunteered nis teams, a member of FIST, FHS
Student Activity Fund -$30,000 and for the United Way Day of Caring, student council, Key Club, Spanish
551 Title III LEP $2,699.34 The board offered Shayla Hayes a various blood drives, Salvation Army, Club, National Honors Society, a vol-
one-year limited certificated teaching Shop with a Cop, and many other unteer with Boomerang Backpacks
The board approved the FY18 contract as a WES/WMS Intervention community events. Camp plans to and many other community events.
through FY22 Five-Year Forecast. The Specialist for the 2018-19 school year attend Goshen College where he will McDowell plans to attend Indiana
board approved an amendment to the at Step 0, Column 1. pursue a bachelor’s degree in Human University to obtain her bachelor’s
Treasurer’s existing employment con- Biology. degree in Human Biology.
tract. The board offered a one-year limited
certificated teaching contract to Abbie Anthony Duvendack, from Ango- For more information, call 260-
The board approved a contract be- Richer as a WES Intervention Special- la High School, is the recipient of a 667-5336.
tween the WEVS and David R. Fleming ist for the 2018-19 school year at Step
for Treasurer, effective Aug. 1, 2019, 4, Column 1.
through July 31, 2021.
The board offered a one-year limit-
The board approved the following ed certificated teaching contract to Joy
personnel items: Beck as a WES Intervention Specialist
for the 2018-19 school year at Step 2,
The board approved the reassign- Column 4.
ment of Tara Delgado from the Title VI
Secretary to the WPS secretarial assis- All offers and approvals are pending
tant, effective with the 2018-19 school receipt of both a Pupil Activity Permit
year. and clean BCI/FBI background check.
Failure to provide both a Pupil Activity
The board approved the reassign- Permit and clean BCI/FBI background
ment of Brittany Webster from a WPS check will result in these approvals be-
second-grade teacher to a WPS first- ing withdrawn.
grade teacher, effective with the 2018-
19 school year. The board approved Trenton Sau-
ber as a Student Worker for the 2018
The board approved the transfer of summer and 2018-19 school year
Tiffany Anderson from a WES fourth-
grade teacher to a WPS second-grade The board accepted the resignations
intervention specialist, effective with of Paige Triana as a WMS 7th/8th
the 2018-19 school year grade math teacher and Carrie Nofziger
as a WHS Intervention Specialist, both
The board approved the transfer effective July 31, 2018.
of Cortney Badenhop from the WMS
Head Fall/Winter Cheer Coach to the The next Regular Board of Educa-
WHS Head Fall/Winter Cheer Coach, tion meeting will be 5:30 p.m. Mon-
effective with the 2018-19 school year day, June 11 at the Wauseon Middle
School.
The board offered a one-year certifi-
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Hydronic Fish Farming Project Catches State Champion For Hilltop FFA Trio

CATEGORY WINNER ... Hilltop eighth- project and could net national hon- WEST UNITY FFA SENIORS ... Hilltop High School seniors Sam Shilling, Jack
grader Ian Hoffman, 14, won his catego- ors. Blaisdell and Tyler Suboski won the state FFA science fair and have a chance at
ry at the Ohio FFA Science Fair for his the National FFA Science Fair in October. Their project was seeing if lettuce, basil
project on the impact of earthworms on Sam Shilling, Jack Blaisdell and and tilapia grew better in cooler or warmer temperatures.
plant yields. Tyler Suboski took first place in the
State FFA Science Fair contest in ects in the state and the boys believe shifts to the upcoming student in
By: James Pruitt May for their project on the compat- they have a good chance at going to search of a science project. The trio
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ibility of raising tilapia and lettuce in nationals. hope their replacement will be to get
Three Hilltop High School seniors hydroponic tanks at their school. “We are hoping that if we make it started soon, because the more time
are moving on to college after claim- down to nationals, maybe we can get put into the project, the better the re-
ing a state crown for their science The trio harvested around a doz-
en fish and fried them up for the
teachers. The fish weighed about
400 grams. Commercial harvesting
weight is 460 grams.

“They still turned out pretty good
size,” Tyler said.

The teachers enjoyed the fish and
were thankful for being served after
smelling up the school a couple of
times, Shilling said.

The project took first place at state
FFA science fair. The boys have won
cash prizes and medals from their re-
sults at the various science fairs. The
triumphs left the boys feeling good
about themselves.

“It was pretty great,” Shilling said.
“We put a lot of time in and have it
pay off felt kind of good, with all of
the science fairs we won and done
amazing at.

Their teacher will be heading to
Columbus to discuss the top 12 proj-

a scholarship. Shilling said. sults will be.
The project’s objective was to see if “The hope is we will be able to har-
5 Dead, Nearly 200 Sickened fish farming could be viable in north- vest (the remaining tilapia) by the
In Romaine Lettuce Outbreak western Ohio. The team’s hypothesis end of June first of July. He will be
was that warmer water would make able to take over at the start of the
the fish, basil and lettuce grow bet- school year,” Suboski said.
ter. The remaining tilapia started at
By: Mike Stobbe The boys constructed a hydro- the same time as the ones that were
AP MEDICAL WRITER ponic system in which water would harvested, but because they were in
be cycled through four beds of lettuce the cooler tank, they will need an ex-
NEW YORK (AP) — Four more deaths and basil and two tanks of water. One tra month to grow to the proper size,
have been linked to a national food poi- tank would feed two beds, one cooler Shilling said.
soning outbreak blamed on tainted Ar- the other warmer. “They are about six weeks behind,
izona-grown romaine lettuce, bringing Their hypothesis was mostly sup- so they have to catch up,” Shilling
the total to five. ported. The students postulated that said of the eight-remaining fish.
fish and lettuce would grow better in “Once you raise the temperature
The Arizona growing season is long warmer water, but the lettuce grew back up, their growth will go back
over and it’s unlikely any tainted let- better in cooler water, Shilling said. onto their natural cycle,” Suboski
tuce is still in stores or people’s homes. The basil and tilapia grew better in said.
But there can be a lag in reporting, and the warmer tank. One phenomenon they noticed
reports of illnesses have continued to The students will be handing over was that when they would go to feed
come in. their experiment to another student the fish in the morning there would
who will be able to subject the fish be bubbles appearing on the surface.
In an update Friday, health officials and plants to further tests. Since After feeding the fish the bubbles
said 25 more cases raised the total to they learned lettuce grew better in would go away for the rest of the day.
197 illnesses in 35 states. At least 89 OUTBREAK ... This undated photo cooler water, the project could focus While he did some reading on the
were hospitalized. shows romaine lettuce in Houston. On on perch next year. subject, Suboski could not find a de-
Friday, June 1, 2018, the U.S. Centers But perch aren’t as hardy as tila- finitive answer.
Previously one death had been re- for Disease Control and Prevention said pia and won’t be able to handle fluc- Shilling will be attending The Ohio
ported, in California. On Friday, health four more deaths have been linked to a tuations in water quality. State University, while Blaisdell will
officials said they have learned of four national romaine lettuce food poisoning “You have to check the tempera- be attending Capital College in Co-
more — another in California as well as outbreak, bringing the total to 5. (Steve ture twice a day and you have to lumbus and Suboski will attend the
one each in Arkansas, Minnesota and Campbell/Houston Chronicle via AP) check the water quality twice a day University of Toledo.
New York.

Health officials have tied the E. coli
outbreak to romaine lettuce grown in
Yuma, Arizona.

to make sure nothing is going wrong The school also saw an eighth-
in the system,” Suboski said. “Perch grader return home with a state
are a little more hardy than a large honor. Fourteen-year-old Ian Hoff-
mouth bass, but you still have to man won the crown in his category
check on them a lot.” and second in his district for testing
While it would be more difficult earthworms’ effect on plant growth.
with the perch, they would grow bet- He hypothesized that more worms
ter with cooler water than the tilapia, would produce larger yields but
Suboski said. found that only to be true for plants
Saturday, June 23 The three students estimate they that grew above ground.
have spent 200 hours on the project,
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Library News

Drummunity! To Be Held At Pioneer Branch Library
The Edgerton Branch Library To Host Dr. Insecta

The Edgerton Branch Library will be holding a program titled, “Drummunity!”
on Friday, June 29th, at 1:00pm. A “Drummunity” circle is a high energy, fun and
empowering activity for any group. Lori Fithian, drum circle facilitator and work-
shop leader, will bring her collection of hand drums and percussion toys to the The Pioneer Branch Library will be
library to transform participants into a “Drummunity” – a word she invented for hosting Dr. Insecta on Tuesday, June
the community-building that happens when people come together around a circle 26 at 1:00 pm. Dr. Insecta will be
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At The Montpelier Public Library the beetles, and other famous insects.
Photos will be taken with Dr. Insec-
It’s time to kick off the Summer Reading Program at the Montpelier Public Li- ta after the program, so parents bring
brary. If you were unable to make it to the registration blitz, stop in and we will
sign you up! LEARNING ABOUT INSECTS ... Dr. In- your cameras! This program will be
secta will visit the Pioneer Branch Library held at the Pioneer Community Cen-
‘GET IN THE GROOVE WITH SUMMER READING’—Tuesday, June 12. 10:00- on Tuesday, June 26 at 1:00 pm, and will ter, which is located at 101 N Elm St,
11:00am. Ages 5-8. Check out our groovy programs as we draw a song, make musi- introduce attendants to some famous in- Pioneer, OH 43554.
cal wood blocks and have a blast with our “music moves us” activity! sects! This program is FREE to attend!
This program is FREE to attend.
‘STORY TIME’—Wednesday, June 13. 11:00am. Ages 0-5. Join us for a rockin” The Pioneer Branch Library is at 106
good time! There will even be a guest appearance by one of our Ruff Reader dogs! Baubice Street. For more information,
please contact Rose King at (419) 737-
‘GET IN THE GROOVE’—Thursday, June 14. 1:30-2:30pm. Ages 9-12. This 2833.
week’s theme is “World Beats” so come on in and make your own instrument!

Ages 13-18, don’t forget to pick up a Summer Reading Program packet. We have
tailored these programs, prizes and activities to fit your busy schedules.
All library Summer Reading Programs are FREE and do not require a library Author Ann Charles To
card. Visit Edgerton Branch Library

Visit our website montpelierpubliclibrary.oplin.org and like us on facebook for
all current events!
tional awards, including the Daphne
See the Alex Thomas & Friends du Maurier for Excellence in Mystery/
Suspense.
Puppet Show At Edon Branch Library

On Tuesday, June 12 at 1:00 pm, Alex Thomas & Friends will be visiting the Ann lives in the beautiful Northern
Edon Branch Library, to put on a special puppet show! The interactive show brings Arizona Mountains with her clever hus-
jokes, prizes, stories, silliness, and all around fun to the library through the art of band, charming kids, and an incredibly
puppetry. Volunteers and audience members will get to play along and become a sassy cat. After many years and several
part of the act. colleges, she managed to obtain her
Bachelor’s Degree in English with an
The zany Muppet-style puppets, who have made video appearances for the emphasis on creative writing from the
Michigan Activity Pass, are sure to bring your imagination to life. Be sure to stay for University of Washington.
a “Meet and Greet” session after the show for your chance to meet the characters,
take a photo, and receive a personalized autograph from the puppet on a free photo Her books are mixed-genre mysteries
card! This program is open to all ages, and is FREE to attend. full of mayhem and fun, romance and
comedy, and whatever else feels right.
The Edon Branch Library is at 105 South Michigan Street. For more informa- Sister’s in Crime was kind enough to let
tion, please contact Cyndi Jewell at (419) 272-2839. her join their membership years ago. In

Duplicate Bridge Results From MEET THE AUTHOR ... Author Ann addition, she’s been a member of Ro-
Charles will be visiting the Edgerton mance Writers of America for so many
The Bryan Community Center Branch Library on Monday, June 11 moons she’s lost count.
from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The public is in-
vited to come meet the author, and at- Ann has written a bunch of contem-
May 2 - (1st) Brenda Humbert and Sally Priest (tied for 2nd) Melba Day and tend a book signing! porary award-winning novels in mul-
Lois Maugel with Dennie Rohrs and Harold Johnston (3rd) Tim Oberlin and Caro- tiple series full of quirky characters,
with whom she loves to spend time
as much as reality allows. Right now,
while you’re reading this, she’s prob-
lyn Hickman. Mystery author Ann Charles will be ably frolicking around in another story.
May 9 - (tied for 1st) Brenda Humbert and Sally Priest with Harold Johnston making a visit to the Edgerton Branch
Library on Monday, June 11 from 5:30 When she’s not dabbling in fiction,
and Dennie Rohrs (2nd) Carolyn Hickman and Tim Oberlin (3rd) Ronnie Snow to 7:00 pm. Ann will be holding a Meet she’s writing themed articles or stand-
and Ann Quigley. & Greet, and book signing at the li- ing on her workshop soapbox, sharing
brary. Her books will be available to what she’s learned over the years about
May 16 - no game. purchase. the writing craft and self-promotion.
May 23 - (1st) Dennie Rohrs and Harold Johnston (2nd) Carolyn Hickman and You can learn more about Ann on her
Lois Maugel (3rd) Ann Quigley and Ronnie Snow. Ann Charles is a USA Today Best- website at www.anncharles.com
May 30 - (1st) Harold Johnston and Dennie Rohrs (tied for 2nd) Brenda Hum- Selling author who writes spicy, award-
bert and sally priest with Tim Oberlin and Lois Maugel (3rd) Ann Quigley and Ron- winning mysteries full of mayhem, ad- The Edgerton Branch Library is lo-
nie Snow. cated at 319 North Michigan Avenue.

Family Concert With venture, comedy, and suspense. She For more information on the meet and
writes the Deadwood, Jackrabbit Junc- greet and book signing at the library,
tion, and Dig Site Mystery Series. Her please contact Shanea Herman at 419-
Deadwood series has won multiple na- 298-3230.

Black Swamp Winds At SPL Magic Show With Jim BarronAs part of the library’s summer reading program, all ages are invited to a free
performance by the Black Swamp Winds, a woodwind quintet ensemble that aims At Pioneer Branch Library
to introduce families and children to chamber music through a diverse collection
of classical, contemporary, jazz, and popular movie music designed to engage the
young listener.
Join members Teresa Disbrow (clarinet), James Gosman (oboe), Kimberly Kuchar-
ski (flute), Lynn Zuercher (bassoon), and David W. Zoll (French horn) at the library at There are magicians who amaze ning and Harry Blackstone Jr. as major
10:30 am on Wednesday, June 27 for a musically good time! 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-
For more information call 419-826-2760, visit the library’s website at http://www. magician/comedian Jim Barron who fore an audience that included Black-
swantonpubliclibrary.org, or visit the library at 305 Chestnut Street in Swanton. will bring his unique show to the Pio- stone himself. Following the show we

SPL Children’s Summer Reading Program neer Branch Library on Tuesday, June all got to meet him and he told me how
“Libraries Rock!” Begins June 11th 19 at 1:00 pm as a Summer Reading much he enjoyed our performance. It’s
event! a thrill I’ll never forget!” says Barron.

Barron became interested in magic Upon graduation from Vincennes
at the age of 10 and, while in the 5th University with a degree in Broadcast-
and 6th grades, often performed magic ing Technology, he started a career in
Explore all kinds of building this sum- • Grades K, 1, and 2 meet on Thursday shows for classmates at Hamilton El- radio all the while perfecting the speak-
mer with Swanton Public Library’s 2018 mornings at 10:30 am, June 14 through ementary in Hamilton Indiana. ing and comedic skills he employs in
children’s Summer Reading Program! The July 26.
reading goal: Read for 500 minutes (8 hours, • Grades 3, 4, and 5 meet on Wednesday “There weren’t as many outlets for his live comedy magic performance.
20 minutes) between June 11 and July 31 mornings at 10:30 am, June 13 through learning magic back then as there are Today, when he’s not appearing with
– that’s only about ten minutes a day. All July 25. today so I read and re-read every book his magic act, he’s part of the award
children up through fifth grade can sign • On four days, all ages are invited to at- on magic in the school library. After I’d winning morning team at WBCL radio
up beginning June 11 all the way through read all those, I visited the library in in Ft. Wayne.
July 30. Children 2 and under can sign up tend the events on Wednesday, June 27, Edon, Ohio which was just across the
with their guardians to do an activity sheet Thursday, June 28, and Thursday, July 5 state line from my home in Alvarado A few of his other radio credits in-
instead. Winners will get prizes and their at 10:30 am, and on Thursday, July 12 at and read all theirs too,” said Barron. clude stints at WOWO Radio and WAJI.
names entered in the Grand Prize Drawing. 5:00 pm. Barron and his fellow performers Phil
Today, Jim Barron performs for Reaser and Larry Bower were recently
Weekly parties are also offered during The final party for grades K and up and corporate events, festivals, fundraisers awarded the Spectrum Award by the
June and July for fun and prizes. Children their families will be on Tuesday, July 31 and even schools. Following his show, Indiana Association of Broadcasters
attend according to the grade just complet- at 10:30 am. Join Drummunity and make
some (LOUD) music together! Audience
ed in school. Times for each age group are participation, banging on instruments, and it’s not unusual to hear comments for “Best Morning Show in Indiana.”
as follows: more. The Grand Prize Drawing will follow like, “I haven’t had that much fun in Looking for entertainment for your
• The kickoff for all ages will be the “Ice immediately at 11:15 am. a long time” and “I’ve seen magic acts next event? Barron guarantees to
Cream Rocks!” Party on Monday, June 11 Contests: There are contests for children before but they never made me laugh make yours unforgettable, outstand-
at 10:30 am. Come to the library for a build- like this! This show is really unique!” ing and fun! He can be reached at
your-own-ice-cream-sundae bar, stories, at the library as well throughout June and 260-459-1745 or online at majicjim@
games, and more. Bring the whole family! July. In June, figure out song titles based Unusual and notable performanc- aol.com.
This is also the first time children can sign on pictures of gems (songs “rock”!). Guess es by Barron include escaping from a
up for the reading. them all and get a prize from the Stash. In regulation straight jacket before nine The library program will be filled
July, find fifteen pictures of instruments thousand people during halftime at the with fun for all ages! You don’t want to
• Toddlers (ages 2 and under with guard- and win a prize! first Ft. Wayne Freedom football game. miss the chance to meet the hilarious
ian) meet on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 He also successfully predicted the final and magical Jim Barron. The Pioneer
am, June 12 through July 24. For more information call 419-826-2760,
visit the library’s website at http://www.
• Preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) meet on swantonpubliclibrary.org/summer-reading- score of a Ft. Wayne Wizards baseball Branch Library is located at 106 Bau-
Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am, June 12 program or visit the library at 305 Chestnut game before a record, sold out crowd. bice Street. To learn more, call Rose
through July 24. Street in Swanton. Barron cites magicians Doug Hen- King at 419-737-2833.

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Library News (Continued)

This Week For Kids (June 11-16) June Events At The
At Swanton Public Library Swanton Public Library

This week at Swanton Public Library, • Children who just completed grades Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25 from and nature sounds—and meet a real ani-
• All ages can sign up for the summer 3, 4, and 5 can make “Animal Discov- 10:15 am to 11:45 am – Mixed Level Ha- mal! Children who just completed these
reading challenge beginning Monday, eries!” with ECO Discovery! on Wednes- tha Yoga. This class is slightly more ad- grades are invited. Free! No registration
June 11. day, June 13, at 10:30 am. vanced, offering students an opportunity required.
• All ages can enjoy ice cream at the to expand their skill level. Class fee is
“Ice Cream Rocks!” Party on Monday, • Children who just completed grades $10.00 per session with multi-session Thursday, June 14 at 3:30 pm – Mov-
June 11, at 10:30 am. Build-your-own- K, 1, and 2 can hear “Animal Noises” tickets available. Students are asked to ie Afternoon for grades 6-12. Come to the
ice-cream-sundae bar, stories, games, with ECO Discovery! on Thursday, June bring a yoga mat and towel and to wear library to eat popcorn and watch a mov-
and more! Kids and teens can also sign 14, at 10:30 am. comfortable clothing. ie! Participants will choose what to watch
up for the reading programs. No need to from a list of options. FREE!
register – just show up and have fun! • Teens who just completed grades Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, and 28
• Toddlers ages 6 months to 2 years 6-12 are invited to have popcorn and from 10:15 am to 11:45 am – Beginning/ Thursday, June 14 at 7:00 pm –
with an attending adult can have fun vote on a movie to watch during the Hatha 1 Yoga. Join us for a series of Adult Book Club led by Marty Kaback.
with “Rhyme Time” on Tuesday, June “Movie Afternoon” on Thursday, June yoga classes taught by Aimee Strohbeck. This month’s book is the “gripping pag-
12, at 10:30 am. 14, at 4:00 pm. Please bring a yoga mat and towel and eturner” When the Moon Is Low by Na-
• Children ages 3-5 can hear travel wear comfortable clothing for easy move- dia Hashimi. Copies are available at the
sounds in “Beep Beep!” on Tuesday, For more information call 419- ment. No experience necessary. Class fee front desk.
June 12, at 10:30 am. 826-2760, visit the library’s website is by donation with proceeds benefiting
at http://www.swantonpubliclibrary. the library. Monday, June 18 at 7:00 pm – Swan-
org or visit the library at 305 Chestnut ton Public Library Board of Trustees
Street in Swanton. Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, and 28 monthly meeting. Open to the public.
from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Chair Yoga.
Teen Summer Reading At This class involves the same poses done Wednesday, June 20 from 10:30 am
Swanton Library For Grades 6-12 in other yoga classes, but modified to to 11:15 am – Guitar Heroes with Adam
make them gentler while sitting or some- Walter and his band for grades 3, 4, and
This summer at the Swanton Public at the August pizza party. Prizes to win times standing with a chair for balance 5. Library Director Adam Walter and his
Library, teens can read it to win it! All will be: $50.00 cash gift card, $20.00 and support. Class fee is $5. No yoga mat band perform! A couple extra guitars to
who have just finished grades 6-12 are gift card to Barnes & Noble, 4 Skye Cin- is required for this class. try your own riffs on provided. Children
welcome to participate in the teen sum- ema movie passes, restaurant gift cer- who just completed these grades are in-
mer reading challenge. To win, teens tificates, and more! Thursday, June 7 from 7:00 pm to vited. Free! No registration required.
just need to read 400 minutes between 8:00 pm – Writers’¬ Group. Do you want
June 11 and July 31. Teens who make After June 11, go to our website to write but are not sure how? Are you a Wednesday, June 20 from 3:30 pm
it to 200 minutes receive a free “cheezy at http://swantonpubliclibrary.org/ writer interested in input on your work? to 5:30 pm – Anime Club for grades
bread” certificate to Marco’s; winners teens/teen-summer to print out a read- If so, you’re invited to join the writers’ 6-12. Join us to watch FOUR episodes of
who make it to 400 receive a free book of ing calendar, or come to the library to group led by local freelance author Na- anime(s) chosen by the attendees or the
their choice, an stylus/flashlight/pen, pick one up. Teens can also win a week- than Jacobs. Attendees should bring random button. Japanese food, snacks,
an entry in the grand prize drawing, ly small prize for every 50 minutes read. works to share, both finished and in- and drinks will also be provided. Free!
and an invitation to the end-of-summer Check the reading calendar to see what progress, and be ready to discuss ways
Pizza Party in August! prize is on offer for which week. to improve writing skills. Registration is Thursday, June 21 from 10:30 am
requested, but walk-ins are welcome. to 11:15 am – Guitar Heroes with Adam
Every 400 minutes past four hun- Please call the library at 419-826- Walter and his band for grades K, 1, and
dred garners another free book and an- 2760, stop by, or visit our website for Monday, June 11 – Adults, Teens, 2. Library Director Adam Walter and his
other entry in the drawing. The draw- more information. Swanton Library is and Children’s Summer Reading begins. band perform! A couple extra guitars to
ings for the grand prizes will take place located at 305 Chestnut Street in Swan- Children of all ages can sign up at the li- try your own riffs on provided. Children
ton. brary to receive a signup pack. Teens can who just completed these grades are in-
pick up a reading calendar at the library vited. Free! No registration required.
Summer Safari Animal Workshop To Be or online at our website. Adults can pick
Held At The Edgerton Branch Library up entry forms at the library or online. Thursday, June 21 from 5:00 pm to
8:00 pm – Canvas Painting Class. Join
The Edgerton Branch Library will be holding Noah’s Animal Workshop on Thurs- Monday, June 11 at 10:30 am – Ice local artist Donna Mills for a painting
day, June 21st, at 11:0 0am. Take part in the Summer Safari Animal Workshop, Cream Rocks! Party. Kick off the summer class suitable for beginners. Participants
and pick 1 out of 4 animal characters to build. This program is limited to 25 par- and bring the family to create your own will paint a summery scene featuring a
ticipants, and you must register to attend. ice cream concoction. Stories, games, bicycle with a basket full of flowers on a
and more. All ages are welcome. No reg- 15”x20” canvas using different methods.
This program is free to the public. The Edgerton Branch Library is located at istration required. All supplies are provided; total cost per
319 North Michigan Avenue. For more information, contact Shanea Herman at person is $25. An example painting is on
419-298-3230. Monday, June 11 from 3:00 pm to display at the library. Call, come in, or
5:00 pm – Build a Paper Bouquet. In- visit our website to register.
“Silly Safari” To Be Held At The structor Mary Willets will lead the class
Stryker & Edgerton Branch Libraries in creating a “unique to you” bouquet of Thursday, June 21 from 6:30 pm to
whimsical daisies. After snipping and 8:00 pm – Cardmaking Classes. Our on-
The “Silly Safari Live Animal Show wild animal conservation. The program pasting, each paper gardener will leave going series of cardmaking classes con-
with Amazon John” will be coming to will be at the Stryker Branch library on with a handful of beautiful 4” multi-lay- tinues with Sympathy, Get Well, and
Stryker and Edgerton Branch Librar- Wednesday, June 20th at 11:00am. Af- ered daisies. No artistic or “craft” gene Thinking of You cards. The supply fee is
ies for this year’s summer reading! The ter the Stryker program wraps up, the require! Class fee is $20 and attendees $6.00 for 3 cards. Children over the age
Silly Safari Live Animal Show is a per- Safari will then be heading to the Edg- must bring their own sharp scissors. All of eight, accompanied by an adult, are
fect blend of fact and fun for all ages erton Branch Library on that same day, other supplies provided. Call, come in, or welcome to attend. Register at the front
that keeps the entire audience involved! and the program will begin at 1:00 pm. visit our website to register. desk, online, or by phone.
Special guests from the audience will Both events are FREE to attend. We
join each animal for a game that teach- hope to see you there! Tuesdays, June 12, 19, 26, July 3, Tuesday, June 26 from 6:00 pm to
es about the natural world. You’ll see a 10, 17, and 24 at 10:30 am – Storytime. 7:30 pm – Managing Stress and Anxi-
variety of reptiles, mammals, birds and The Stryker Branch Library is located Weekly classes offered at Swanton Li- ety with Essential Oils. Erica Mishka of
bugs for an experience you’ll never for- at 304 S. Defiance Street. For more in- brary for children ages 6 months to 5 Young Living will visit the library for a
get. formation, contact Connie Aeschliman years. Children can rock out about li- free class on using essential oils to man-
at 419-682-5081. The Edgerton Branch braries and music through stories, mu- age stress. Registration is requested, but
The Silly Safari’s mission is to create Library is located at 319 North Michigan sic, and crafts. Free. No registration re- walk-ins are also welcome!
positive human animal interactions that Avenue. To lean more, call Shanea Her- quired.
inspire responsible pet ownership and man at 419-298-3230. Wednesday, June 27 from 10:30 am
Wednesday, June 13 from 10:30 am to 11:15 am – Black Swamp Winds Con-
Montpelier Bean Days to 11:15 am – Animal Discoveries with cert for all ages. Join the Black Swamp
ECO Discovery! for grades 3, 4, and 5. Winds, a woodwind quintet, for a family
Join ECO Discovery! to learn about ani- concert. Free! No registration required.
mal and nature sounds—and meet a real
animal! Children who just completed Thursday, June 28 from 10:30 am to
these grades are invited. Free! No regis- 11:15 am – Percussion Commotion for
tration required. all ages. Come make some noise together
with percussion instruments! Free! No
Thursday, June 14 from 10:30 am registration required.
to 11:15 am – Animal Noises with ECO
Discovery! for grades K, 1, and 2. Join Thursday, June 28 at 3:30 pm – Wa-
ECO Discovery! to learn about animal ter Games for grades 6-12. Water battles
on the lawn outside the library, with free
snacks, water balloons, and more. FREE!
Alternate date is June 29.

Balloon Festival Introduces Meet A “Live Penguin” With
The WAVE Foundation At
New Presenting Sponsor Several WCPL Branch Libraries

PHOTO PROVIDED The WAVE Foundation will be visit- ments. They also strive to excite, engage
ing several Williams County Public Li- and educate the community about the
NEW SPONSOR ... The newest presenting sponsor for the Montpelier Bean brary branches and will be bringing wonders of aquatic life and the impor-
Days Balloon Festival is Drop Tine Winery and Tap House Montpelier. Photo along a flightless friend with them! At tance of conservation. In fact, WAVE is
is L to R: Greg Lee, pilot, Jason Luke, site manager, Jeanette Hull, Co-chair, these events, you will learn about the an acronym for Welfare of aquatic ani-
Tasha Thompson, Co-chair. Drop Tine staff: Corey Hamburger, Jessica Ham- conservation of aquatic animals, and mals through Advocacy, Volunteerism,
burger, Terry Hamburger, Amy Wawzyniak-Hebel, Brian Draper, and Steve meet a live penguin! and Education. To learn more about the
Yagelski, Montpelier Mayor and presenting sponsor rep for CK Technologies. WAVE Foundation, visit their website at
The WAVE Foundation’s first stop in www.wavefoundation.org.
Williams County will be at the West Uni-
ty Branch Library on Tuesday, June 26, If you would like more information on
at 1:00 pm. They will then head to the any of the WAVE Foundation WCPL Pro-
Bryan Library Children’s Department grams, listed is the contact information
that same day, and the program will for each location. For West Unity Branch
start at 3:00 pm. The following month, Library, which is located at 109 South
the Edgerton Branch Library will host High Street, please call Ruth Meyer at
the WAVE foundation. The program will 419-924-5237.
be held on Tuesday, July 10, at 11:00
am. To learn more about the Bryan Li-
brary Children’s Dept. event, which will
Their final program in Williams be held at 107 E. High Street, contact
County will be at the Stryker Branch Vickie Zippay at 419-636-6734 ext. 243.
Library’s Summer Reading Closing
Party, on Wednesday, July 11 at 1:00 For the Edgerton Branch Library,
pm. Come out and have fun while learn- which is located at 319 North Michigan
ing about aquatic life! All programs are Avenue, call Shanea Herman at 419-
FREE to attend, and are open to all ages. 298-3230.

The WAVE foundation’s goal is to in- For more information on the Stryker
crease awareness, curiosity and respect Branch Library party, which will take
of aquatic animals and their environ- place at 304 S. Defiance Street contact
Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.

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Montpelier Elementary School Recognizes Little Loco Leaders For May

Montpelier Elementary School held awards that were donated to the school 5TH GRADE HONOR ROLL ... Front Row (left to right)-Shelby Lockwood, Joel Sane-
its monthly Little Loco Leaders assembly by local businesses. holtz, Austin Adams, Olivia Stefanelli, Emily Ross. Back Row (left to right)-Jada
for the month of May on May 17th, 2018. Uribes, Aleigha Hillard, Madelyn Hopper, Greyson Saneholtz, Alexis May, Kyler
The word of the month was “Be Safe,” 3rd grade through 6th grade students Stoy.
and specific students were recognized by are also recognized for their positive ac-
their teachers for being safe. Students tions related to the word of the month.
were taught by our guidance counselor, These students are given a ticket as a
Ms. Anderson to be safe as they get ready “Loco Leader” every time they are recog-
for the summer break. Students were nized by a staff member at the school. At
also given the opportunity to drop their the end of each month, Miss Anderson
name in a bucket for being a “Loco Lead- drew ten winners to recognize and they
er” to have a chance to be drawn out ran- are given a prize that is donated to the
domly at the assembly as well. The stu- school by local businesses and the Mont-
dents were given prizes donated by Bill’s pelier Academic Boosters.
Locker Room III, Tano’s Pizza, Subway,
Ring’s Pharmacy, Cookies On Demand We started a new quarterly assembly
and Montpelier Academic Boosters. this year for Grades 3-6. During this as-
sembly, we recognize students who have
Miss Anderson and Mr. Thorp also had perfect attendance, honor roll (All 3
stop in and recognize KinderKlub stu- with a 90% or higher) and 2 “Loco Lead-
dents for their positive actions related er” awards from each grade level. The
to the word of the month. One student Loco Leader awards given by the teach-
from each session is recognized and one ers and given to students that they feel
bucket filler is pulled from the classroom are Responsible, Respectful and Safe.
bucket. These students are also given We also gave out some end of the year
awards to some of our students.

6TH GRADE HONOR ROLL ... Front Row (left to right)-Eli Fackler, Karis Wheeler,
Taylor Bard, Addison Dick, Nevaeh Barcia, Dawson Moore.

3RD-6TH GRADE LOCO LEADERS ... Front Row (left to right)-Eli Fackler, Kaylee
Zigler, Aleigha Hillard, Olivia Stefanelli, Damion Robinson, Carter Waterson, Aus-
tin Brunt, Autumn Simpson.

PHOTOS PROVIDED

1ST GRADE ... Front Row (left to right)—Destiny Malone, Weston Brown, Landon
Decker, Lilyana Reyes. Back Row (left to right)—Kole Grubb, Nehamiah Brink.

K-2 BUCKET FILLERS ... Front Row (left to right)—Calix Jordan, Dylan Mattern,
Syhara Black, Jayce Feeney, Addison Witte, Kinley Bechtol, Trevor Fikel. Back Row
(left to right)—Khloe Woodford, Gretchen Kennedy, Isaac Owen, Tyler Lockwood,
Kameron Sisco, Carson Hernandez.

KINDERGARTEN ... Front Row (left to right)—Julianna Dennison, Chayton Vilay-
chith, Carter Harrington, Grace Saneholtz, Natalie Strobel. Back Row (left to right)—
Declan Repp, Trevor Powers, Trevor Fikel.

K-2 MOST AR POINTS FOR THE YEAR ... Front row (left to right)-Corbin Ussery,
Isaiah Horton, Kinley Bechtol, Trevor Fikel, Braxton Henry, Luxi Fry. Back row
(left to right)-Madison Cass, Kameron Sisco, Lila Fackler, Toby Champion, Jackson
Scott.

KK AWARD AND BUCKET FILLERS ... (A.M. Class) Jameson Frank, Jaxton Bran-
cheau, Maci Thomas.

3RD-6TH GRADE BUCKET FILLERS ... Front Row (left to right) – Jarett Malone,
Owen Sommer, Kansas Barcia. Middle Row (left to right)-Devon Richmire, Aleigha
4TH GRADE HONOR ROLL ... Front Row (left to right)-Abe Lee, Colton Nofzinger. Hillard, Damion Robinson. Back Row (left to right) –Lyla Mahan, Emily Ross, Park-
Back Row (left to right)-Caroline Dick, Alexa Stuck, Mallory Hornung, Luke Friend, er Sabin, Abbie Waters.
Jason Lincoln. CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 School ... Senior Center News

Montpelier Elementary

Bryan Senior Center Announces
Regular Euchre Party Results

The Bryan Senior Center hosted its regular euchre party on May 29, 2018.
There were 11 players present. The winners for the day were: 1st place went to:
Bonnie Harrison with a 288. 2nd place went to: Cletus Noll with a 258. The door
prizes were won by: Cletus Noll & Shirley Williams.

The next regular euchre party will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 from 1 to
3 pm. For more information call: 419-636-4047.

THIRD GRADE HONOR ROLL ... Front Row (left to right) –Owen Sommer, Braylon Fulton County Seniors
Hopper, Madelyn Jacob, Olivia Kannel, Ryanne Dohm, Piper JoHantgen, Mya Tay- Seeing The Sights
lor. Back Row (left to right) – Rebecca Waters, Hannah Martin, Payten Hall, Sawan
Vilaychith, Kensie Hall, Kaylee Gilmour. The Fulton County Senior Center has been having a lot lately as evidenced by
some photos they sent our way.

The center took a group of seniors to see Cabela’s in Dundee, Michigan. The
center sent a group on a trip to the Toledo Mud Hens game May 17. The seniors
enjoyed the day watching the Mud Hens, which they won.

Early in May some seniors traveled to Columbus Grove, Ohio, to visit the Clymer
Museum. They posed in front of a giraffe.

It was a fun day when the seniors dressed up like cowboys and cowgirls for the
day at the Fulton County Senior Center.

3-6 YEAR PERFECT ATTENDANCE ... Front Row (left to right)-Ileannah Taylor,
Harlee Salazar, Trayson Godfrey, Victoria Sandoval-Koch. Back Row (left to right)-
Angela Stantz, Abigail Waters, Braden Vonalt, Ashton Salazar.

2ND GRADE ... Front Row (left to right)—Zhavana Risk, Kelsey Cass, Alyska Brown.
Back Row (left to right)—Braxton Brown, James Hickling, Caddisy Chamberlain.

KK AWARD AND BUCKET FILLERS ... (P.M. Class) MOST AR POINTS IN A
Serenity Tingley, Sophia Frisby YEAR ... Addison Dick

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Pettisville’s Gretchen Lee Named State Secretary For FFA Board

On May 2nd, 2018, 19 members from 2017 National Awards winners were
the Pettisville FFA headed out to the recognized, including Kayla Wyse, for
90th Ohio State FFA Convention held at her agriscience project from National
the Ohio Expo Center, Columbus. On FFA Convention last fall.
May 3rd, most of the members toured Wyse was also recognized for her
the Department of Agriculture, Food Agriscience Research- Plant Systems
and Biological Sciences to learn about proficiency as she received third in the
career opportunities and the testing the state.
department does with farm equipment Also recognized was Jordan Skates
as the runner-up for the Star State FFA
Also Thursday morning, five of these Degree in Agriscience, sponsored by
members competed in the Agriscience Farm Credit Mid-America.
Fair. Jordan Skates presented a project Former Buckeye football standout
to resurvey fish species in three fresh- and NFL player Eddie George spoke. He STATE ATTENDANTS ... Twenty-three Pettisville FFA students attended some part
water ecosystems in Fulton County, spoke about overcoming childhood pov- of the State Convention. This is 42 percent of the club’s membership.
Kayla Wyse did her research on which
pumpkin plants green aphids prefer, erty in a single-parent home in a bad
Jessica McWatters did hers on the effec- neighborhood. His dad was not around
tiveness of various antibiotics on Bovine for much of the time.
Respiratory Disease, and Matt Rupp did Greg Ibach was the speaker for the
his to compare a typical dog splint to Friday morning session. He spoke on
four 3D printed splints. Baden Skates federal agriculture policy and the need
presented an environmental project for young people in the industry. Fol-
about the effects of road salt on plant lowing that session, some students
growth. went to workshops or a livestock clinic
sponsored by Weaver Leather Livestock
Kayla Wyse also had a proficiency and Heritage Show Supply.
project interview on Agriscience Re- In the afternoon session, Kayla Wyse
search - Plant Systems. was recognized for her gold Secretary’s
Book Award and Mauricea Crouch for
The keynote speaker of this session her gold Treasurer’s Book Award both
was Gian Paul Gonzalez, a motivational sponsored by Haviland Plastic Products.
speaker, teacher and basketball player. The main speaker of this session was
Gonzalez had the opportunity to con- the National FFA Secretary Erica Baier.
tinue playing in the NBA but turned it Baier brought greetings from the Na-
down to become a ninth-grade history tional Officer team.
teacher. Three Pettisville students were recog-
nized for their agriscience fair projects
Gonzalez wanted to help children in sponsored by the Andersons. Jordan
need because he saw them getting in Skates and Kayla Wyse received first
trouble. place awards while Baden Skates re-
ceived third- place award.
He started a local “Fight Club” for During the final session, a new con-
kids and whey began coming, they vention record of more than 8,000 in at-
weren’t getting into trouble because tendance was announced. TOP THREE FINISH ... Baden Skates receiving his award for his agriscience project
they had things to do before and after on stage as third place in the Environmental Category, seventh- and eighth-grade
school. The FFA band and choir performed, division.
followed by the address of the retir-
Gonzalez’s message is summed up in ing state President Ryan Matthews.
the phrase “All In.” He spoke to the New The 2018-2019 state officers were an-
York Giants before they upset the New nounced. Gretchen Lee was selected as
England Patriots in the Super Bowl. The State Secretary.
purpose of this “All In” was if you’re all Nine Pettisville students joined more
in, you’re going to commit yourself fully than 900 of their peers in receiving
into what you are doing. “All in” can go their State FFA degrees. Pettisville re-
with anything in life, not just sports. cipients included Sarah Beck, Stetson
Aeschliman, Drake McKeever, Mauricea
Pettisville sent two delegates to the Crouch, Madeleine Wixom, Tony Stuck-
Ohio FFA business meeting. President ey, Elizabeth Beck, Brandi Schnitkey,
Kayla Wyse and Vice President Brandi and Kayla Wyse. The state degree is
Schnitkey represented the Panthers. the highest award granted on the state
Gretchen Lee was on the ballot for the level. Chapter reporter Elizabeth Beck
2018-2019 FFA officers. Each candi- contributed to this report. STATE DEGREES ... L to R: Sarah Beck, Brandi Schnitkey, Madeleine Wixom,
date spoke after being given a topic and Mauricea Crouch, Elizabeth Beck, Stetson Aeschliman, Kayla Wyse, Tony Stuckey
a short preparation time. Lee was nom-
inated for secretary and spoke about
three important parts of her life.

At the Thursday evening session, the

and Drake McKeever. The State FFA Constitution sets out more than 30 criteria
that must be accomplished and recorded in the student’s records to receive the
degree. About 4.5 percent of the state’s members received the degree this year.

After His Son Died In Crash
(Indiana State Student), Dad

Takes Girlfriend To Prom

PHOTOS PROVIDED MERCERSBURG, Pa. (AP) — It was
supposed to be Carter Brown putting
STATE AWARD ... Jordan Skates with Pettisville High School Principal Michael on the corsage and doing funny pos-
Lane and FFA Advisor John Poulson, after receiving her State Runner-up Star in es in photos with his date for senior
Agriscience award. She will also receive a cash prize for her award. prom.

His father instead took his place, PROM DATE ... In this Saturday, May
one month after the Pennsylvania 19, 2018, photo provided by Kelly
teen died in a car crash. Brown, James Buchanan High School
senior Kaylee Suders and Robert Brown
Robert Brown took Kaylee Suders pose for a photo at Green Grove Gar-
to the James Buchanan High School dens in Greencastle, Pa. Brown, a Penn-
event Saturday, because he said he sylvania man whose son died a month
knew his son would’ve still wanted before the senior prom, escorted Sud-
Suders to go to the prom. ers, his late son’s date to the dance
Saturday. Robert Brown says he knew
Carter Brown was heading home his son would’ve still wanted Suders to
from Indiana State University April go to the prom. Suders says she didn’t
15 to surprise Suders when his car want to attend after Carter’s death
crossed into the opposite lane and but changed her mind when his father
was struck head on. The 19-year-old asked to accompany her instead. (Kelly
was pronounced dead at the scene. Brown via AP)

Suders said she didn’t want to at-
tend prom after Carter’s death, but
changed her mind when his father
asked to accompany her.

“I didn’t have to think about it,” she
told the Centre Daily Times. “I defi-
nitely said ‘yes.”

The pair celebrated the event with a
dinner beforehand at the same T.G.I.
Friday’s where Suders and Carter
went on their first date.

Brown’s wife, Kelly, said the whole
experience speaks to how much Sud-
ers is still part of the family.

Kelci Ibarra Of Montpelier Graduates
From Heidelberg University

CATEGORY WINNER ... Kayla Wyse receiving her award for her agriscience project TIFFIN, Ohio (May 29, 2018) – Kelci music education.
as the winner in the Plant Systems category, 11th- and 12th-grade division. Ibarra of Montpelier, OH, is a member Mary Welsh Schlueter, the founder
of the graduating Class of 2018 at Hei-
delberg University. Ibarra graduated on and CEO of the Cincinnati-based non-
May 13, receiving the Bachelor of Sci- profit Partnership for Innovation in Ed-
ence degree in Health Science. ucation, delivered the commencement
address. Heidelberg presented Welsh
President Robert H. Huntington pre- with an honorary Doctor of Humane
sented diplomas to 238 undergrads and Letters degree. Graduating senior Em-
an additional 57 graduate students, ily Nolting was selected to represent the
who received degrees in counseling, Class of 2018 as the undergraduate stu-
education, business administration and dent speaker.

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North Central Schools Honor Staff US Businesses Add A
With 20 Or More Years Of Service Solid 178,000 Jobs In May

By: Christopher Rugaber
AP ECONOMICS WRITER

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. business-
es added 178,000 jobs in May, accord-
ing to a survey, a solid total but below
the average monthly gains accumulated
over the winter.
Payroll processor ADP said Wednes-
day that hiring was strong in construc-
tion, education and health care, and
professional and business services,
which includes accounting, engineering NEW JOBS ... In this Jan. 30, 2018 file
and legal services. Retailers cut jobs. photo, Joana Dudley, of Lauderhill, Fla.,
The figures suggest companies con- looks at her list of job prospects at a Job-
tinue to hire at a healthy pace but may NewsUSA job fair in Miami Lakes, Fla.
be pulling back as the number of people U.S. businesses added 178,000 jobs in
who can’t find jobs dwindles, making May 2018, according to a survey, a sol-
it harder to find new employees. From id total but below last winter’s average
November through March, monthly job monthly gains. Payroll processor ADP
gains averaged well over 200,000. says hiring was strong in construction,
The report arrives two days before the education and health care, and profes-
government releases the official monthly sional and business services, which
employment figures. Economists fore- includes accounting, engineering and
cast that Friday’s jobs report will show legal services. Retailers cut jobs, the re-
PHOTO PROVIDED employers added 190,000 jobs, accord- port said. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
SERVICE AWARDS ... . The following staff members were recognized for their ing to a survey by data provider FactSet. last month, ADP said. Large businesses
years of service in education: William Hanak – 30 years, Kent Hutchison – 30 years ADP compiles hiring data from mil- with 500 and more employees added
Julie Page – 40 years, and Sally Wheeler – 35 years. Missing from the picture are lions of companies that are clients of its 56,000 jobs, while medium-sized com-
Kelli Hills – 20 years & Deann Pitts – 20 years payroll services. Its figures frequently di- panies gained 84,000 and small compa-
verge from the government’s report. For nies, 38,000.
Montpelier OKs Medical example, last month ADP said 204,000
jobs were added in April, but the Labor The solid increase in hiring by large
Department’s report said the total was firms, which typically do business glob-
164,000. ally, suggests that the ongoing trade
Marijuana Ordinance On Wednesday, ADP revised April’s disputes between the United States and
figure significantly lower, to 163,000, China, Mexico and Canada have yet to
very close to the government’s estimate. impact hiring.
Companies of all sizes hired more

establishments in a limited area. The or-
dinance will not allow dispensaries any-
where other than the industrial park on Bill Would Allow Ohio
Magda Drive. Schools To Start After Labor Day

Motter remained opposed and want-
ed a moratorium placed on the village to
allow the community time to wait and
see what the rest of the state did. He is COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Lawmakers in Ohio are considering a bill that would
REPLACING SEMER ... Jessica Apple concerned that allowing medical mari- allow schools to start the academic year after Labor Day.
will be the new Finance Specialist and juana dispensaries will lead to more rec-
Assistant Clerk of Council, replacing reational use of the substance. The Dayton Daily News reports the Ohio House Education Committee recently
Becky Semer. held a second hearing on the proposal. Under the measure, schools opening before
But others on the council, Chris Kan- Labor Day would need to hold a public hearing before voting on the matter.
By: James Pruitt nel and Cheri Streicher, advocated pas-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER sage to ensure Montpelier maintained Trade groups say the bill would help students with summer jobs and families
Montpelier can now have a medi- control over where such businesses (if taking vacations. Proponents say the measure could potentially improve the state’s
cal marijuana dispensary in its indus- any) were located. tourism economy.
trial park following action by the Village
Council. In other news, the village got an up- Democratic state Rep. Dan Ramos says the schedule change would push high
By a 5-1 vote (Kevin Motter dissent- date from McCaulley and Associates and schools out of alignment with Ohio universities, which could hurt students taking
ing), the council approved passage of the work the firm is getting the village’s college credit courses. Other critics argue the issue should be left to local school
name out in the world of grants. The boards.
firm has brought three grants home, in-
cluding a $325,000 grant that will serve President Trump Signs
as seed money for the Iron Horse Trail. Bill For Terminal Patients
To Try Unproven Drugs
The agency is now working on an ap-
a new ordinance that would open the plication to try and bring a $1.257 mil-
community up to the presence of such lion grant that would fund the entire
trail.

Village Manager Kevin Brooks said
he and the agency talk often and have a
great relationship.

James can be reached at By: Ken Thomas
[email protected] ASSOCIATED PRESS

PHOTOS BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF WASHINGTON (AP) — President Don- DRUG BILL ... President Donald Trump
ald Trump signed legislation Wednesday hugs Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
NEW HIRE ... Dan Ankney was introduced as a new worker at the Water Treatment aimed at helping people with deadly dis- patient Jordan McLinn after signing the
Plant. He comes from Edon. eases try experimental treatments, call- “Right to Try” act in the South Court Au-
NEW OFFICERS ... Two new police officers were introduced at the May 14 meet- ing it a “fundamental freedom” that will ditorium on the White House campus,
ing. Officers Morgan Hughes and Joshua Cluley were introduced by Police Chief offer hope and save lives. Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Washing-
Dan McGee. Cluely most recently was working for Pioneer Police Department and ton. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Hughes in Defiance. Joined by families dealing with amyo- the ability to gain access to unproven
trophic lateral sclerosis, also called Lou drugs without first getting permission
Gehrig’s disease, and other diseases, from the FDA.
Trump signed the so-called Right to Try
bill and said he never understood why New drugs normally undergo years of
the issue had lagged for years and Con- expensive testing before manufacturers
gress hadn’t acted sooner. seek and gain FDA approval to market
them.
“There were no options. But now
you have hope — you really have hope,” Opponents of the bill said it would
Trump said. He noted that “for many empower “fly-by-night physicians” to
years, patients, advocates and lawmak- offer false hope and ineffective drugs
ers have fought for this fundamental to patients who are desperate for treat-
freedom.” ment. They also said that the bill created
the incorrect impression that the FDA
The bill cleared the House last week serves as a bottleneck that deprives dy-
following an emotional debate in which ing patients of unproven options.
Republicans said it would help thou-
sands of people in search of hope. Many FDA figures show it approves 99
Democrats said the measure was dan- percent of the roughly 1,000 requests
gerous and would give patients false it receives from doctors annually for
hope. so-called “compassionate use” of such
treatments. The process generally takes
As he distributed pens after sign- about four days, but permission can be
ing the bill at a small table, 8-year-old granted immediately by phone in emer-
Jordan McLinn of Indianapolis, who gencies.
suffers from muscular dystrophy, wait-
ed to embrace the president, drawing The bill was supported by the lib-
laughter in the auditorium when he put ertarian Goldwater Institute and the
his elbow on the table and held up his conservative Americans for Prosperity,
chin. Trump hugged McLinn and kissed which is backed by the wealthy brothers
him on the forehead. “He’s going to be Charles and David Koch. The bill also
fantastic,” the president told McLinn’s offers some legal protections for phar-
mother. maceutical companies, doctors or oth-
ers involved in providing the treatment.
The president was joined by Health
and Human Services Secretary Alex
Azar, Food and Drug Administration
Commissioner Scott Gottlieb and some
of the bill’s allies in Congress, includ-
ing Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., and Joe
Donnelly, D-Ind.

Trump had supported efforts to gain
access to the treatments during his 2016
campaign. In his State of the Union ad-
dress, the president said people who are
terminally shouldn’t have to travel “from
country to country to seek a cure.”

The measure would give people diag-
nosed with life-threatening conditions
who have exhausted treatment options

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North Central Elementary Holds UPS Looking To
Spring Fling Donation Event Fill 600 Positions

In Central Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — UPS says it is looking to
hire 600 workers in central Ohio as it expands opera-
tions at its two local package hubs.

The company said Wednesday it is looking for a
variety of positions including full-time, part-time and
seasonal tractor-trailer drivers. Wages start at $10.35
per hour for package-handlers and $18.75 an hour for
drivers.

The positions will be at its facilities in Columbus
and Obetz. The company will host a job fair Sunday,
June 3 at its Columbus location to help fill the posi-
tions.

UPS Inc. will hire more than 1,000 seasonal work-
ers in the fall to help with the holiday shipping rush.

Data shows UPS currently has about 2,000 workers
in central Ohio.

PHOTO PROVIDED Fundraiser Being
Held To Benefit The
MAKING A DIFFERENCE ... The North Central students and staff wanted to reach out and make a difference in Kupfersmith Family
the lives of others! In the spirit of giving, items were collected for The Sanctuary Homeless Shelter in Bryan and
the Williams County Humane Society. Shown with the collected items are: Lisa Blue (NC teacher), Kathy Ows-
ley (Humane Society Board Member), Keegan Hickman (5th grader), Landon Eckley (Kindergartener), Erin Elser
(8th grade Student Council President), Andy Morr (North Central Elementary school principal), Jamie Deleon
(Kindergartener), Mary Smith (NC teacher) and Mike Mathew (Director of The Sanctuary).

Agriculture Adventures & Tractor Event – A Celebration
Of Agriculture June 12th - 17th At Sauder Village

$17.00 for adults and $11.00 for students ages 6-16.
Children 5 and under are always free with family and
Sauder Village members receive free admission to the
Historic Village for an entire year. Senior, Military,
AAA and Ohio Farm Bureau discounts are also avail-
able. For more information phone 1-800-590-9755,
visit www.saudervillage.org, like Sauder Village on
Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Archbold Rotary
Welcomes Two Visitors

Archbold, OH – The popular Agriculture Adven- PHOTO PROVIDED Ray Kupfersmith Jr. was diagnosed with pulmo-
tures event will be held June 12 – 17 at Sauder Vil- nary hypertension of the lungs and heart and also co-
lage – offering guests an opportunity to learn more PERFECT ATTENDANCE ... Roy Rozell has been a lon cancer. The treatment he needs is very expensive
about Ohio’s rich agricultural heritage. From egg frequent visitor at the Archbold Rotary Club’s Friday and will require to go out of state for a couple months.
candling, carding wool, and milking a goat to mak- meetings at The Barn Restaurant over the years. We
ing cheese, meeting farm animals and learning about enjoy his visits, but only recently did we learn that T-shirts and sweatshirts are being sold for $25 each
tractors . . . each day of this week-long event will since Roy joined the Montpelier Rotary Club in 1968 to help fund the trip and cover expenses for his chil-
have different farm-themed demonstrations, special while working as a railroad engineer and later while dren while Ray and his wife are away. Custom ink will
programs and hands-on activities. working in Archbold that Roy has relied on those visits be processing an order on May 16th and then every
to our club and others near and far to maintain what two weeks after. If you would like to place an order to
“Sharing this region’s agricultural heritage in will be 50 years of perfect attendance when this Ro- help you can call 1-855-631-6850 and give them the
authentic ways is vital to our educational efforts,” tary year comes to a close on June 30. Roy attended email of [email protected] or donations
shared Kim Krieger, Media Relations. “We also want our meeting on May 25. Afterward he explained how can be sent to the Ray Kupfersmith family at Box 8
our guests to learn more about modern methods and much he has enjoyed Rotary and attending meetings Cecil, Ohio 45821.
how agriculture impacts every area of our lives to- at other clubs. “I hear some interesting programs and
day. This special event will be a great opportunity for meet some interesting people that I otherwise would Stryker Junior High &
people to learn so much about poultry, goats, horses, have never met,” he said. You’re always welcome at High School Fourth
pigs, crops and dairy through historical farming and Archbold Rotary, Roy!
cooking demonstrations, exhibits about modern agri- LOCAL BUSINESS ... It’s quite likely that Halloween Nine Weeks Honor Roll
culture and fun hands-on experiences.” pumpkin on your porch this fall originated from Rupp
Seeds. According to Phil Rupp (right), president and *Denotes All A’s Courtney Stewart*
Each day of this week is devoted to a differ- CEO of Rupp Seeds, Inc. of Pettisville, his company +Four County Student Emanuel Villanueva*
ent theme and will feature visits from regional ag- is one of the largest suppliers of pumpkin seeds to
ricultural organizations and other special guests. commercial growers in the United States and possi- GRADE 12 Max Wonders
Themed days include Poultry on Tuesday and Goats bly the largest supplier in the tri-state area. Phil ex- Colin Anders* GRADE 9
and Sheep on Wednesday. Thursday is Pork and Soy plained the company’s beginnings (grandfather Sylvan Levi Chappuis*
Day at the Village and the focus on Friday will be in 1946) through the present day. He noted how his Jalyn Dickerson* Spencer Clingaman*
Horses. From making soy ink, horse grooming and father, Roger, grew the business from what his grand- Haley Doehrmann* Ariane Dangler*
meet the pig programs to story-time, scavenger hunts father had started -- a supplier of public varieties of MathaDell Ferguson
and themed cooking demonstrations in the historic seed oats, wheat and soybeans developed by Ohio Samantha Haas* Gabriella Dickinson*
homes – every day will be filled with plenty of fun and State. His father led the company to develop its own Isaiah Hernandez Kaleb Holsopple
lots of great information. hybrid seeds that were best suited to the tri-state area. Stephanie Lolmaugh Kaitlyn LaBo*
He later expanded the business to vegetable seeds for Abraham Montague* Caitlyn Lyons*
Guests will have an opportunity to meet modern- commercial growers, which is now about half of the Madison Myers* Kinsey Myers*
day farmers and agriculture representatives from business. And, later still when his father expanded to Amanda Oberlin* McKenna Nowak*
Nester Ag, Soy Ohio, local agriculture royalty, 4-H hybrid development of vegetable seeds. Phil explained Joseph Ramon
clubs and more! Thanks to the Ohio Farm Bureau, how the company develops new varieties of pumpkins Kira Pettit* Ryan Ruffer*
interactive water-quality displays and the popular (and other vegetables) with attributes that consumers Gabriele Stuckey* Morgan Rupp*
combine simulator will also be at the Village again want. He said it takes about 12 years and many tri- Kimberly Stuckey* Devon Weirauch
this year - offering guests a hands-on look at har- als to perfect a hybrid and then get to the point where Sierrah Whitman Olivia Whitlock
vesting. the company has enough seed to sell to commercial Hannah Wood
growers. Rupp Seeds is still based on the farm where GRADE 11 Trinitie Woolace*
Many activities are planned on Saturday, June 16 his grandfather started the business, but now it has Logan Boetz* GRADE 8
for the Dairy Day of this event and the Tractors, Trac- nearly 50 full-time employees, plus another 25 sea- Thomas Bost* Tristan Atkinson
tors, Tractors event. There will be cow milking, cream sonal workers. The program was arranged by Kevin Jordan Boyd+ Mallori Blevins
separating and butter making demonstrations. Sauder (left). Erica Breier* Victoria Bost
Guests can help make hand-cranked ice-cream and Breanna Doriot* Brianna Breier*
watch many dairy-themed cooking activities. Guests Logan Doriot+
will also get an up-close look at both historic and Daniel Fether Serenity Bustamante
modern farming equipment. Emma Grime Jennifer Deitz

Thanks to Meyer Equipment there will be modern Reece Hall Karina Guthrie*
farming equipment on display – providing guests the Luke Holsopple* Abigail Meyer
opportunity to get an up-close look at farming equip- Marissa Myers*
ment of today. Again this year more than 80 antique Hayden Meyer Kiah Patterson
tractors will be on display in the Historic Village. The Jacob Rohrs+ Alexia Roth
historic tractors are from the 1930s to the 1960s. Bailey Short*
There will also be a Pedal Tractor Pull for children to Mark Short GRADE 7
enjoy. Anna Stuckey+ Logan Carroll
Breanna Wolfrum Jessie Currier
The final day of this event is Sunday, June 17 with Kaleb Huffman
“Meet the Animals” programs scheduled throughout GRADE 10 Ashlee Lyons*
the afternoon as well as butter making, story time Kalista Blevins Kaitlyn Myers
and the combine simulator. Sunday, June 17 is also Makenzie Cadwell* Jeffrie Pace
Father’s Day – with free admission to Sauder Village Emilyanne Cox
for all Dads! All kids 16 and under also receive free Hannah Gaoiran Gabrielle Ramon
admission on Sunday – a great day to bring the fam- Abigail Grice* Jaydin Rethmel
ily! Anna Heeres*
Arik Huffman* Emma Rohrs
For more information about the activities planned Noah Huffman* Kaitlyn St. John
each day of the Agriculture Adventures event be sure Sophia Kerr* Emmalyn Westrick*
to visit the Sauder Village website at www.saudervil- Jaelina Mitchell Sage Woolace*
lage.org Sean Shindledecker

Historic Sauder Village is open Tuesday through
Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday
afternoon from noon-4:00 p.m. The Historic Village
is closed on Mondays, except holidays. Admission is

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Swanton Village Council Discusses Fines For
Compliance Violations Of Grass Clippings Ordinance

PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF mended to the Council that it consider levying fines to Zeiter Way may increase. Installing temporary speed
residents not in compliance with Section 93.05 of the bumps and additional traffic signs may help alleviate
GRASS CLIPPING ISSUE ... Example of a problem Village’s Codified Ordinances. problems caused by the additional traffic.
caused by grass clippings in the street.
The ordinance states, “No person shall sweep into An inspection of the benches in Pilliod Park found
By: Bill O’ Connell or deposit in any gutter, street or other public place them to be in serious need of an upgrade. Village offi-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER within the village the accumulation of litter from any cials are considering implementing an Adopt-a-Bench
During the May 29th meeting of the Swanton Vil- building or lot from any public or private sidewalk or program to have them all replaced through donations.
lage Council, Council President Paul Dyzak said the driveway.” Grass clippings, which are considered to The new benches would be durable and uniform. Do-
problem of grass clippings being discarded into Village be litter or rubbish, can clog sewer lines, block sewer nated benches would display a plaque with the do-
streets and roadways was getting worse and recom- grates and cause dangerous roads condition for ve- nor’s name.
hicles when wet. Code Enforcement Officer Dennis
Brown cited several examples of violations including The Village is still looking for ways to acquire the
habitual offenders for the Council. vacant lot at 113-115 Main Street, site of the former
dry-cleaning business that had to be razed. The prop-
“As much as I don’t want to do it because we’re not erty is valued at $1100 but has approximately $12,000
about fining our citizens, but it’s become apparent to in tax liens applied against it.
me that (fining) is the next step to get people to get the
message because we have given them two and a half Council approved a 1.67% increase in the cost of
years to get on board with this,” said Mayor Ann Roth Property and Casualty Insurance for 2018-2019. The
in response to Mr. Dyzak’s recommendation. “We just cost will be $69,091, up from $67,958 of last year.
want to educate the citizens. It has never been my
goal to punish people or try to get money out of them. Police Officer Charles “Chuck” Kessinger submitted
All we have ever attempted is to educate the public his resignation effective June 13, 2018. Council ac-
on taking better care and being more responsible. At cepted his resignation and thanked Officer Kessinger
some point in time there has to be a consequence.” for his seven years of service.

In other news, the Garfield Bridge project, sched- Rules of Council have been changed to allow mem-
uled to begin June 12th, may be delayed once again bers of the public to briefly address the Council with-
due to a pole relocation issue by Toledo Edison. Edi- out having to be on the agenda. A time limit of 10
son’s initial relocation decision had to be changed after minutes per topic was set.
the company took a closer look at the project’s plans.
The next Council meeting will take place on June
The Safety Committee reported that during the 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Office Building on
Church Street project and sewer separation, traffic on Chestnut Street.

Bill can be reached at
[email protected]

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of Fulton County

Friday, June 8, 6PM - Saturday, June 9th,12PM
Fulton County Fairgrounds - 8514 State Route 108, Wauseon, OH

American Cancer Society and Fulton County Lead the Fight for a World
Without Cancer Through Relay For Life Event Presented by Wauseon Machine

Fulton County, Ohio – June 8th, 2018 – Close to 1,000 participants will
join together at the annual Relay For Life of Fulton County at The Fulton Coun-
ty Fairgrounds to help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every
angle. The event starts at 6:00PM.

Our theme this year is Knock Cancer Off the Board. Teams will set up their
campsites as board games and there will be plenty of food, drinks, and fun for
the entire family.

The American Cancer Society is the cause fighting cancer on every front;
standing shoulder to shoulder with cancer patients and those supporting
them. Funds raised help the American Cancer Society attack cancer in doz-
ens of ways, each of them critical to achieving a world without cancer – from
developing breakthrough therapies to building supportive communities, from
providing empowering resources to deploying activists to raise awareness.

This year, Tralene Wiechers will be our honorary survivor and Abby Price
will be the events junior honorary survivor. Both will tell us their cancer jour-
ney and we will celebrate their survivorship along many others at the event and
remember those that are not able to be with us at the event.

Founded by Dr. Gordy Klatt in Washington in 1985, the Relay For Life
movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have
been touched by cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action for lifesav-
ing change. Symbolizing the battle waged around the clock by those facing
cancer, the event can last up to 24 hours and empowers communities to take a
stand against cancer. Fulton County Relay For Life has moved to a 6 hour jour-
ney this year for the Relay portion, followed by a continuation of the St. Cas-
par’s book sale, Relay 5K, and breakfast all starting Saturday morning at 8AM.

In addition to the support of the community, Relay For Life of Fulton Coun-
ty is also supported by many local businesses and organizations. This year’s
presenting sponsor again is Wauseon Machine.

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FULTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Democrats Join Call For
Vote On Ohio House Speaker
Bids Pour In For Some Projects,
Not So Much For Others COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — House Demo- ton, has been in charge since then-Speaker
crats are joining those calling for a speedy Cliff Rosenberger left in April amid an FBI
By: James Pruitt at $89,417. Other bids ranged from resolution to Ohio’s impasse over selection investigation.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER $90,000 to $112,000. The county engi- of its next speaker.
neer will recommend a contractor to the Schuring has given representatives until
Fulton County Commissioners: Bids commissioners at a later date. House Minority Leader Fred Strahorn, Friday afternoon to choose between taking
pour in for some projects, not so much of Dayton, says the Democrats favor hold- a vote Wednesday or changing House rules
for others The board will convene a hearing on ing a floor vote for speaker. to make him speaker through December.
the 2019 tax budget later this month.
A lack of qualified bids means Ful- The hearing will begin at 10 a.m., June He added on Thursday that they don’t Former Speaker Larry Householder
ton County won’t be acquiring a septic 28. want to change House rules to keep the wants his old job next year and backs Sch-
hauler right now. chamber’s temporary leader at the helm uring.
The county will have an auction of through year’s end.
The Board of Commissioners rejected unneeded items at 9 a.m. Sept. 29. The Supporters of speaker candidate Ryan
the lone bid because it was more than location will be posted on the county’s Republican Rep. Kirk Schuring, of Can- Smith want a vote held.
10 percent above the estimate. website 10 days prior.
Cameron Workshop Partners With
The commissioners placed Ditch The board will receive sealed bids for Couples As They Become Parents
2127, Ditch 2113 and Ditch 2118 on the Bridge 5-2SR2.0 replacement, at
permanent maintenance and the affect- 152 S. Fulton St., Suite 270, Wauseon, Angola, Ind. – Even the strongest rela- bank account
ed property holders will be notified of Ohio until 9 a.m., Tuesday, June 26. tionships can be strained during the tran- • Flooding, self-soothing and taking
any assessments. The engineer’s estimate is $224,000. sition to parenthood. Conflict, disappoint-
For more information, see: www.ful- ment and hurt feelings are experienced by breaks/Warning signs of relationship
The board approved a one-year main- toncountyoh.com/engineer under “Bid 67% of new parents. Cameron Hospital meltdown
tenance agreement for the Emergency Postings”. is responding to these statistics by part-
Medical Service and Zoll Medical Corp., nering with the Purdue Extension office to • Honoring fathers and mothers/The
for its X Series defibrillator monitor. The board will also receive sealed bring the workshop series, Bringing Baby importance of fathers
bids for the 2018 Pavement Marking Home to the Steuben County community.
At the May 31 session, the commis- Program, at the Commissioners’ Office, “The birth of a baby changes the family • Baby blues and postpartum mood dis-
sioners approved a contract between 152 S. Fulton St., Suite 270, Wauseon, dynamics and makes family relationships orders
Jobs and Family Services of Fulton Ohio until 9 a.m., Thursday, June 21. change,” said Dr. Todd Rumsey, Cameron
County and Ohio State University Ex- The engineer’s estimate is $68,839. OB/GYN. “We are proud to be creating • Parent-child connections
tension of Fulton County. The purpose For more information, see: www.ful- this partnership and providing couples • Intimacy and romance/Shared mean-
of the purchase agreement is to improve toncountyoh.com/engineer under “Bid with the tools to be the best parenting ing, values and rituals
employment skills and opportunities Postings.” team possible.” The class will be taught by Megan Pe-
for Food Assistance and Employment terson of the Purdue Extension office at
Training Clients of JFS. The agreement The board approved the final sched- Bringing Home Baby is a three-part Cameron Hospital. The first three-part
is not to exceed $2,000 and provide ule of assessments, Schedule B, for workshop series that teaches couples the series will be held on June 5, 12 and 19
classes on resume writing, interview Ditch No. 2108, a drainage petition to skills needed to cope constructively with from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Conference Room
skills, personal budgeting and develop- improve Branch 3 of Fewless Creek filed the changes brought about by the birth 1 (just past the Gift Shop). Each couple
ing personal skills. The agreement is ef- by Lawrence Storeholder. The final cost of a child. Some of the topics covered in- will receive the Bringing Baby Home mate-
fective through Dec. 31 of this year. of the project was less than originally clude: rial set, including a workbook, six relation-
estimated. ship building card decks, the “What’s Baby
The commissioners opened five bids • Building love maps/Sharing fondness Saying” DVD and dinner. Reservations are
for the 2018 Crack Seal Program. The James can be reached at and admiration/Building an emotional necessary to attend. Reservations may be
engineer’s estimate was $98,021. The [email protected] make on-line at http://bit.ly/2F89QfG or
lowest bid came from Henry Bergman by calling 260-668-1000 ext. 1400.

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 90 YEARS AGO Commencement Exercises ternoon, June 20th. Mrs. Paul L. Osborn, Assistant ca-
REPORTER June 1928 Sunday, May 29. The top three John Henry Burkhardt, Jr. shier, after 43 years of con-
ESTABLISHED 1878 students; Michael Rivera, Matt was the matron of honor tinuous service.
Miss Consolo Himes be- Taylor and Molly Hutchison, and John Burkhardt Jr. was
90 YEARS AGO came the bride of Lowell E. will deliver speeches during bestman. Capt. and Mrs. Willard
June 1928 Partee. Cyril Chappuis will be the ceremony. Anderson and children of
one of Tri-State Graduates, The winner of the best Tampa, Arizona have been
Married June 2, Herman completing a course in electri- 20 YEARS AGO comic contest which was visiting her mother Mrs.
Brannan of West Unity and cal engineering. June 1998 held by the Huard Motor Clara Young. Capt. Ander-
Loriena Fox of Edon. Sales on Friday, Saturday son will leave for a tour of
80 YEARS AGO A pear tree was dedicated and Sunday follows: the duty in Korea. Mrs. Ander-
80 YEARS AGO June 1938 in memory of Dick Yoh on the 49th ford is a very nice car. son and children will spend
June 1938 lawn of Hilltop High School the nicest I’ve seen of any so the time in Edon.
Stryker’s new city build- by youth groups and mem- far. So get your money that
Frank Prouty left for New ing was opened to the public bers of the 1997 Presbyte- you’ve layed away for the 49 Mr. & Mrs. Everett Peck
York City and from there sailed this week and the fire fighting rian Church Vacation Bible ford that is now on display. and Wayne were among
to France and England. He is equipment has been moved to School. - Elsie Schaffter. others attending a dinner
a professor in the schools of new quarters. Sunday in the home of Mrs.
Troy, Ohio EDON 60 YEARS AGO Mable Bunce honoring the
70 YEARS AGO COMMERCIAL 64th wedding anniversary of
Tommy Geesey suffered a June 1948 June 1958 exercises Mr. & Mrs. Ed Dunham.
fracture in his elbow when he Graduation
fell while playing at home. Miss Lydia Rupp became were held Sunday morning 40 YEARS AGO
the bride of Harold Juillard on 75 YEARS AGO at the eight o’clock mass for June 1978
70 YEARS AGO June 9. June 1943 the following eith graders:
June 1948 Myra Studer, Kay Siebena- Mr. & Mrs. Homer McCrea
Doris Wilcox and Harry Fit- Members and friends of the ler, Karen Walz, Margaret recently returned home from a
Florence Virginia Beck, zenridr were married on June Methodist Church are happy to Trausch, Norma Hug, An- week in Toronto. They stopped
Kunkle, died at the age of 28. 6. have Rev. Niswander returned thony Lavelle, Dan Thiel, at Niagra Falls on their way
to Edon for his fifth year. The Tom Kurtz, Lavon Stark and home.
Word has been received of 60 YEARS AGO annual conference was held in John Steffes.
the death of Dan Knapp, 87, June 1958 Columbus last week. Mr. & Mrs. Loren Fox. Mrs.
Tulare, CA. Minnie Stonestreet and Mrs.
Stryker High School Band 70 YEARS AGO 50 YEARS AGO Lois Lake attended a gathering
60 YEARS AGO marched in the two parades at June 1948 June 1968 of winter residents from Ster-
June 1958 the 1958 Peony Festival in Van ling Mobile Park in Lakeland,
Wert. Mrs. Doris Barnes be- The Edon State Bank has Florida at Essen-Haus near
George Huffman, 67, a for- came the bride of Louis J. announced the retirement of Wauseon.
mer resident, died June 5. Duane Osborn graduated Burkhardt on Sunday af-
from West Point last week.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Wil- 1952 Edon University Of
liam Hollingshead, June 4, a 50 YEARS AGO Michigan Women’s Glee Club
daughter, Laura Lea. June 1968
PICTURED ABOVE IS THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 4, AT 8 P.M. NEYSA ELLEN IM-
50 YEARS AGO Dr. Philip Ray Glick has HOF IS STUDENT DIRECTOR WOMEN’S GLEE CLUB WHICH WILL PRESENT A CON-
June 1968 accepted a position with Min- CERT OF THE CHORUS OF 35 GIRLS AND THE GROUP IS COMING AT THE EDON
nesota Mining and Manufac- HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM FRIDAY, APRIL HERE AS A TRIBUTE TO HER.
William S. Koch received a turing Co. Central Research
bachelor of science degree in Laboratories of St. Paul,
education from Ohio Northern Minn.
University.
Don Carroll received a letter
STRYKER ADVANCE in varsity baseball at CXB Ce-
ESTABLISHED 1884 darville College where he had a
pitching record of 4-0.
110 YEARS AGO
June 1908 THE ADVANCE
REPORTER
The merchants are try- 1976 MERGE
ing to get the dusty streets
sprinkled. A number stated (FORMALLY STRYKER
that their losses by damaged ADVANCE
goods every week exceeded
many times the probable & WEST UNITY REPORTER)
cost of hiring the main street
sprinkled. 40 YEARS AGO
June 1978
The three remaining lots
of the Margaret Stough estate Ken Opdycke was awarded
were sold at an administra- a bachelor of science degree
tor’s sale to J.A. Leavy for in mechanical engineering
$145. from Tri-State University,
May 20.
Sixty-three people enjoyed
the excursion to Detroit and Ralph Ruffer, assistant bas-
Bell Isle Sunday. ketball coach at Stryker High
School, has been employed as
100 YEARS AGO head varsity coach at Fairview
June 1918 HS.

Chester Geesey writes his 30 YEARS AGO
mother, Mrs. V.M. Geesey, June 1988
from somewhere in France de-
scribing the Army life. Sixty High School seniors
will graduate at the 104th

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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “IS THIS GOOD NEWS?” BY: REX STUMP - “Your Greatest Achievement! ”

The Bible calls the God. When this ongoing ter on you, and you will What is your greatest achievement? How many seasons have I seen my
story of God’s plan to hell on earth is over, you be clean; I will cleanse Is it a diploma? Is it being named boys injured and unable to play? Too
bring people back into will die, and you will be you from all your impu- Valedictorian? Is it being inducted many! How many times have I prayed,
relationship with him taken before your God rities and from all your into the National Honor Society? Or “God why does my son have to be in-
the gospel. Gospel can for a full account of how idols” (Ezekiel 36.24-25). is it just passing the grade and doing jured? Can we have just one season
be translated good news. you didn’t measure up. well enough to move on? Was it hon- of being healthy and the opportunity
And good news it is. But But you will be forgiv- We are cleansed. For- ors, straight A’s, or a scholarship or to play?” And here I am, watching my
how many of us are liv- en. After that, you’ll be given. But Ezekiel is not two? Awards, trophies, state champi- healthy son play baseball, forgetting
ing like it’s good news? asked to take your place done. Read on. “I will onships? These are all great achieve- to simply be proud of him for playing
John Eldredge puts in the choir of heaven. give you a new heart and ments. and trying to be his best.
into words what most This is what we mean by put a new spirit in you;
of us who are believers ‘salvation.’ I will remove from you What is your greatest achieve- Yes, winning is a nice achievement,
(and those of you who your heart of stone and ment? For the adult who is no longer but there are greater achievements to
aren’t as you pick up “The good news is . . give you a heart of flesh. in school or sports, it may be a pro- be pursued!
bits and pieces of the . that is not Christian- And I will put my Spirit motion at work. It may be finishing
gospel from afar) think. ity. Oh, I know it is what in you and move you to a tough assignment or battling a dis- On one occasion a group of stu-
See if you don’t agree. most people now living follow my decrees and be ease and winning. It may be serving dents asked the great doctor and in-
“You have been ran- think Christianity is all careful to keep my laws” a tour overseas with the military and ventor Sir James Simpson, the dis-
somed by Christ. Your about, including the (Ezekiel 36.26-27). returning safely. coverer of chloroform, “What do you
treachery is forgiven. You majority of Christians. consider to be the most outstanding
are entirely pardoned for Thank God, they are You see, the heart is But sometimes our pursuit of “great discovery you have ever made?” Simp-
every wrong thought and wrong. There is more. A the heart of the problem. achievements” deters us from what son replied, “Young men, the great-
desire and deed. This is lot more. And that more Jesus confirmed that in may really matter. For example, I was est discovery I have ever made is that
what the vast majority of is what most of us have Mark 7.18-23 when he watching my son play baseball this Jesus Christ is my Savior; that is by
Christians understand been longing for most of said that every sin we season and was incredibly pumped to far the most important thing a per-
as the central work of our lives.” commit arises out of the see him and his team succeed. How- son can ever come to know.” It is true.
Christ for us. And make heart. So trying harder ever, his performance wasn’t 100% Finding Jesus may mean a life of pov-
no mistake about it—it Isn’t that exactly the and harder to keep the perfect, there were errors made by erty, hardship, and even physical suf-
is a deep and stunning place most of us find rules is a waste of time. himself and his teammates, and the fering. But it also means finding that
truth, one that will set ourselves as Christ-fol- Depending on our ability outcome wasn’t what I hoped for. The One who alone is totally faithful as
you free and bring you lowers. Sin-Confess-Try to discipline ourselves result? I was critical and somewhat our Savior, Companion, and Friend.
joy. For a while. Harder-Sin-Confess-Try to read our Bibles and complaining.
“But the joy for most Even Harder-Repeat. pray and go to church When I attend the open houses
of us has proved fleeting, Endlessly. The only sol- every Sunday and stop As I drove home, God whispered to of graduating seniors it is great to
because we find that we ace we have to cling to sinning is a prescription me and told me I was wrong. I was see the many accomplishments and
need to be forgiven again in all this is that we are for failure. It’s the heart so focused on believing that my son’s achievements of these students. Con-
and again and again. forgiven and we are go- that’s the problem, not performance determined our value for gratulations! We want to see those we
Christ has died for us, ing to heaven when we our intentions and ef- that evening. It was as if winning was love succeed and make great achieve-
but we remain (so we die. But for now, life is forts. We can only be everything, and to not win equaled a ments. But remember the greatest
believe) deeply marred. miserable. One royal transformed on the out- lacking of achievement. That’s wrong. achievement will not be your diploma,
It actually ends up pro- failure after another. It’s side when the inside has promotion, or an award...it is salva-
ducing a great deal not that we aren’t trying. been transformed. And I forgot to enjoy the moment. I for- tion.
We are. Hard. With all that’s exactly what God got to simply be thankful that my son
the strength we have. did for us. can play, and that he (as well as his For more reading check out: Ro-
teammates) was trying to do his best. mans 10:9, John 1:12-13, John 3:16
But it’s never enough. He forgave us of our
of guilt. ‘After all that At the end of the day, past. But he did more.
Christ has done for you we fall into bed wracked He got to the root of the
. . . and now you’re back with guilt because we problem that plagues us
here asking forgiveness did that same old sin daily by taking out our
again?’ To be destined again. But at least we’re old heart and inserting a
to a life of repeating the forgiven. Sounds like new heart. A new heart
very things that sent our good news, but it feels that results in some-
Savior to the cross can like something is miss- thing radical - we are
hardly be called salva- ing. There is. changed from the inside
tion. out.
“Think of it: you are The good news for be-
a shadow of the per- lievers is not only that Now the Holy Spirit
son you were meant to we are forgiven, but that moves us to follow God’s
be. You have nothing something life-changing guidelines and live up to
close to the life you were has happened on the in- his standards. We don’t
meant to have. And you side of us. We aren’t who become sinless, but we
have no real chance of we once were. We are sin less. It’s not by our
becoming that person or not deeply marred. We own resolve and efforts.
finding that life. Howev- are not destined to be It’s by God moving us to
er, you are forgiven. For less than who we were obey and then giving us
the rest of your days, created to be. God has the power to do so.
you will fail in your at- come to the rescue.
tempts to become what “It is God who works
God wants you to be. Listen to what Ezekiel in you to will and to act
You should seek for- predicted it would be according to his good
giveness and try again. like: “For I will take you purpose” (Philippians
Eventually, shame and out of the nations; I will 2.13). Notice that it’s a
disappointment will gather you from all the work done on the inside.
cloud your understand- countries and bring you It’s not up to your will
ing of yourself and your back into your own land. or your power, but God
I will sprinkle clean wa- who is working inside
you to provide the de-
sire and the power. The
want-to and the able-to.

It’s all about what
God has done and does.
He forgave our past and
transforms us on the
inside so that “he may
strengthen you with
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Evergreen Middle School U.S. Construction Spending
Fourth Quarter Honor Roll Surges 1.8 % To Record April High;
Home Building Rises By The
Nicholas Smithmyer Jordan Witt
8TH GRADE Lilly Stoykoff 6TH GRADE Largest Amount In 24 Years
Melaina Abec Benjamin Bartschy
Izabella Barkhimer Anderson Tipping Jessica Campbell By: Martin Crutsinger ago. Construction is expected to pro-
Gracie Boger Jazlynn Todd Macy Chamberlin AP ECONOMICS WRITER vide a healthy contribution to economic
Payton Boucher Emma Vaculik Sophie Croninger growth this year.
Rebekah Bowser Toby Croninger WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. construc-
Delaney Burghardt Lydia Valentine Tommy Cutcher tion spending surged 1.8 percent to a The gain in home construction
Brandon Cobb Andrea VanWert Molly Daugherty record high in April as home building marked a rebound from a 2.6 percent
Derek Cobb Mason Emmitt rose by the largest amount in 24 years. drop in March and was driven by a 3.6
Kennedy Coolman Landen Vance Travis Friddell percent jump in the volatile apartment
Hannah Cox Joleen Warner Cynthia Fritsch The April gain reversed a 1.7 percent sector. Spending on single-family homes
Chloe Creque Andrew Gillen drop in March, the Commerce Depart- was flat in April. But the overall level
Owen Cromly Erin Wood Kaitlyn Harkey ment reported Friday. The strength of residential spending was the high-
Wyatt Damaske 7TH GRADE Alexa Hartbarger stemmed from a sizable 4.5 percent rise est since October 2006. The increase in
Chaeli Deck Josephine Blanchard Elijah Hernandez in residential construction, the biggest nonresidential spending included a 3
Amara Donnelly Aiden Burgermeister Lillian Herr percentage gain since November 1993. percent rise in spending on hotels and
Jacob Canfield Brooklynn Hinz Non-residential construction rose by a motels and a 1.8 percent rise in office
Alivia Eisel Emma Cole more modest 0.8 percent while spending building.
Sergio Funk Hannah Double Luke Hinz on government projects fell 1.3 percent
Mya Gilmore Rylan Fahrer Katherine Hoffman as both the federal government and state The weakness in government spend-
Kayla Gleckler Kyle Feeback Rachael Hoffman and local governments saw declines. ing reflects in part tight budgets at all
Sarai Gutierrez Andrew Geer levels of government. State and local
Kaylee Hein Garrett Gillen Ryder Hudik The overall gain pushed construc- construction spending edged down 0.3
Grace Heintschel Mitchell Gillen Haley Johnson tion to an all-time high of $1.31 trillion percent, while spending by the federal
Jaden Hinz Ayden Gleckler at a seasonally adjusted annual rate, government dropped 10.2 percent.
Mitchell Holmes Jacob Goodson Elijah Keifer 7.6 percent above the level of a year
Carly Kanneman Conner Hewson Jason Lemle
Ethan Loeffler Collin Hickerson Ashlyn Luttrell CONSTRUCTION SPENDING ... In this May 4, 2018, file photo, a frame is raised
Evan Lumbrezer Bethany Hicks Kamryn Merrill on a house under construction near Roseville, Calif. On Friday, June 1, the Com-
Mason Luttrell Ellie Johnson Elizabeth Mohr merce Department reports on U.S. construction spending in April. (AP Photo/Rich
Emma Majewski Landon Justice Daniel Napierala Pedroncelli, File)
Austin Marvin Jackson Kamm
Seth Meiring Emma Komon Lyla Nash
Graham Micham Carson Le Roux Jayden Nelson
Joseph Mitchey Ahrianna McCabe Logan Peebles
MacKenzie Mitchey Emileigh Myers Jared Peppers
Hannah Mohr Lucinda Nichols Raegan Radel
Jenna Mossing Kayla Nidek Grant Richardson
Alexander Peete William Parquet Morgen Robinson
Austin Pennington Brock Patrick Barrett Roesti
Paige Radel Madisyn Robinson Nicholas Rosinski
Skylee Raker Lydeyiah Roesner Keigan Schuster
Brooklyn Richardson Benjamin Ruetz Wesley Seppala
Jessica Riggs Camden Schlueter Brodie Setmire
Amy Ruetz Briahna Schweer Paige Shively
Kaden Sanford Neil Seppala Brooke Sintobin
Benjamin Saunders Lucy Serna Lanegan Smallman
Lane Schoendorf Trever Smith
Devin Schudel Kiersten Taylor Adam Smith
Jocelyn Schuster Corbin Tolek Jesse Spradlin
Brianna Sintobin Marissa VanDenk Mariah Stanley
Lauren Smith Worthy White Jack Stubleski
Lyndi Williamson Morgan Szozda
Hannah Wilson
Four County Career Center Tyson Woodring
Kendall Wyse

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• Appropriation modifications as presented. Public Auction PUBLIC AUCTION
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• The additional blanket PO list. LOCATION: 06665 County Road 12, Bryan, OH LOCATION: 17409 CO RD M-90, PIONEER, OHIO 43554
• The additional transfer to the Bryan Area Founda- The Daniels family are moving south and putting their property up
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As part of the Superintendent’s Report, the board Taxes: $933.44/per half year garage and livestock building. Home features 3 bedrooms, open
accepted and/or approved the following items: kitchen/dining area w/new kitchen, living room, master bedroom
• The resignations for purpose of retirement of Doug NOTE: See more pictures at auctionzip.com ID#3836. and utility/mud room on main floor. Full deep basement with 2 ad-
Posey, Sr. Auto Tech Instructor and Teresa Borton, TERMS: 10% down day of sale and balance at closing. ditional bedrooms and summer kitchen/family room. The entire
Math Instructor, effective May 31, 2018. interior of this home has been renovated in the last 3 years. Out-
• Carrie Nofziger on a “One-Year Contract” as Jeffrey & Machia Sale Conducted By: buildings include a 54’ x 40’ detached garage/shop and a 50’ x 24’
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• Chris Zacharias to participate in “2018 Summer Owners of all this property HAS NO NEIGHBORS.
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• Summer Custodial Workers effective May 2018 Statements made day of sale take Auctioneers: Terms on Real Estate: 10% down day of sale balance due at
through August 2018. precedence over printed material. T.J. Zimmerman, Tim Carlin & Dave Dempsey closing.
• Certificate of Completion for the 2018 Seniors.
• The purchase of textbooks as presented at the Thursday June 14, 2018 @ 5:00 PM Personal Property: Dodge 4 x 4 Pickup, Skid Steer, Simplicity
April Meeting. Riding Lawn Mower, Guns, Power Tools, Household Items, Col-
• The 2018-19 Health Careers Handbook. Location: North Central Schools 400 Baubice St. Pioneer, OH. 43554. lectibles and Misc. to sell immediately following the sale of the
• Updated Courses of Study for Agribusiness & Real Estate.
Production Systems and Firefighting and Emergency Partial List Only: New Building Material Includes: Cement Blocks, Styrofoam Board, Terms on Personal Property: Cash, Check, Visa or M/C.
Medical Services. Cement Blocks, Brick; and Stone; Children’s Wood Chairs; Desks, Filing Cabinets;
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• Employment of retiree, Jena Schoonover. Please check www.colsteinkerealty.com or Auctionzip #13471 for updates and pictures.
• Contract between Northwest Ohio Educational Terms: Cash or good check, full payment sale day. Not responsible for accidents or Property of the Late Bradley (Brad) A. Westfall
Service Center Governing Board and Four County Ca- items after being sold.
reer Center for Speech Therapy Services for the 2018- WILSON AUCTION & REALTY CO., LTD.
19 school year. Owners
• Technical Service Agreement with NWOCA for the North Central Local School District 825 N. Main St.
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•Donations from: Auctioneers: Col Steinke – Shane Sumner - Bert Brown
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fray transportation costs for field trips Office: 419-459-4280 • Residence: 419-459-4436 • Fax: 419-459-4281 Auctioneers: Wayne M. Wilson CAI,
-Pioneer Industrial Systems of $2500.00 towards Email: [email protected] • Visit our web site: www.colsteinkerealty.com Brent J. Wilson CAI, Fred Nott, Bart Westfall,
the Bryan Area Foundation Grant. Phil Stotz, Rich Merillat, Ryan Ruble (Apprentice Auctioneer)
Under Board Committee Reports, the Board re-
ceived updates from: www.WilsonAuctionLtd.com
• Directors of Career Tech Ed and Adult Education
Upcoming meetings involving members of the Four
County Career Center Board of Education include the
regular June Board of Education Meeting on June 28,
2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at Four
County Career Center. There will be a Building and
Grounds Committee Meeting prior to the Board Meet-
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2nd & 3rd- Archbold $11.55/hr. OF PUBLIC HEARING
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PRESS OPERATORS
1st- Pioneer $11.00/hr. that on the 28th day of
PAINT LINE ASSOCIATES June, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.,
3rd- Montpelier $10.00/hr. a Public Hearing will be
MACHINE OPERATORS held on the Tax Budget,
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Commissioners, 152 South
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Wauseon, Ohio.
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William Rufenacht, Vice President
Machine Operators and
General Laborers Wanted Jon Rupp
FULTON COUNTY
No experience necessary. We are a plastic injection molder pro- COMMISSIONERS
ducing a variety of large plastic products. We have four crews Teri Suarez, Clerk
covering 2 Shifts (6 a.m. – 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.). Work 15
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HELP! or about 08/01/2018 and ending on or about 11/01/2018. The job offered is for an experienced 5pm. WANTED - Thinking of sell-
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at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to 401K WITH MATCH-PAID VACATION-HOLIDAY CR 17 and CR 5, very well
the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their PAY-INSURANCE OFFERED-HOME NIGHTLY cared for with plenty of stor-
permanent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be age and parking. $125K
provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers Hillsdale and Tekonsha Michigan openings - $275K, 3 bed, 1.5 bath
who are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide documen- R.G. Hawkes Trucking - local family owned 40+ years minimum. We can take
tation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send Apply at 16395 M-60 East, Tekonsha, MI 49092 • 9am to 3pm possession anytime before
resumes to Lenawee County Service Center, 1040 S. Winter, Suite 1014, Adrian, MI 49221, 12/31/2018 to allow you to
(517) 266-5627 or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference job or e-mail resume to find your new home. Please
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if you’re interested.
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Custom Injection Molding Since 1949

IS HIRING:

UTILITY OPENING 2ND SHIFT

ISO certified injection molding company has an opening for

UTILITY OPENING 2ND SHIFT

The candidate must be able to be trained and/or work on any shift. A good attendance record and self-motivation
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• Clean hoppers, grinders, filters, wands & hoses • Select proper packaging and skids

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• Safe operation of forklift • Place in designated area in warehouse

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MOLD SETTER SHIFT SUPERVISOR

ISO certified injection molding company ISO certified injection molding company
is looking for has an opening for

Experienced Full Time 2nd or 3rd Shift
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Must have work experience within the mold setter The successful applicant will be a highly motivated, team-
classification and good mechanical skills. oriented individual capble of working in a fast-paced work
environment. The applicant must be willing to work and be
Qualifications: trained on any shift. We offer competitive wages and excel-
• Set molds in injection molding machines lent benefits including health, dental, life and disability insur-
• Prepare machine for installation ance, paid holidays plus birthday and paid vacation.

of new molds • MUST have strong processing skills in
• Install clamping designed molds injection molding
• Align and adjust molds to obtain
• Strong troubleshooting skills
relationship • Leadership and organizational skills
• Programming of robots • Good communication skills and a
• Operate and adjust machines until parts
team player
produced conform to specifications • Robot programming helpful
• Adjust setups during operation to maintain • Successful track record
• Must be willing to work any shift
accurate production
Qualified candidates should send resume
The applicant must be willing to work and with salary requirements to:
be trained on any shift. The successful appli-
cant will be highly motivated, team-oriented PLAS-TEC CORP
individuals capable of working in a fast-paced work Attn: Allison Seaman
environment. 601 W. Indiana Street • Edon, OH 43518
[email protected]
Qualified candidates should send resume
with salary requirements to:

PLAS-TEC CORP
Attn: Allison Seaman
601 W. Indiana Street • Edon, OH 43518
[email protected]

PLAS-TEC CORP offers:

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

• Weekly Attendance Incentive Disability Insurance after 90 days

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

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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Area Athletes Bring Home State Titles

PHOTOS BY MICHAEL NAFZIGER

By: Nate Calvin took third in the Discus and was 14th Hilltop Holds Award Night
THE VILLAGE REPORTER in the Shot Put. In other boys’ results, For Baseball & Softball
Delta’s Hunter Tresnan-Reighard was
Three area track performers brought eighth in the Discus, Montpelier’s 4x200 PHOTOS PROVIDED
home state titles over the weekend from relay team (Payton Pease, Alex Abrams,
the state meet held at Jesse Owens Me- Brandon Stein, Evan Friend) placed BASEBALL AWARDS ... Jack Blaisdell: 1st Team BBC, Offensive MVP, Dis-
morial Stadium in Columbus. In Divi- 15th, and the Evergreen 4x100 relay trict All-Star, Jay Garrett: 2nd Team BBC, Most Improved, Christian McKin-
sion III, Edon’s Logan Bloir won the (Drew Donnald, Grant Donnald, Reece ney: 2nd Team BBC, Scholar-Athlete, Tyler Suboski: 1st Team BBC, Coaches
state championship in the 100 with a Serna, Hunter Van Wert) finished 18th. Award, District All-Star, Scholar-Athlete, Jacob Champion: Honorable Men-
time of 10.73, just .01 ahead of second tion BBC, Defensive MVP, and Ben Routhier: Honorable Mention BBC, Schol-
place. He also added a 13th place finish In boys’ Division II events, the Bry- ar-Athlete.
in the 200. Dakota Stamm of Archbold an 4x800 relay team (Spencer Winzel-
captured the 400 state title in a time of er, Austin Johnson, Evan Smith, Tyler new
56.40 while Julia Smith of Swanton was Manon) brought home a sixth place fin-
the winner of the High Jump by clearing ish while Wauseon’s 4x800 team (Owen
5’7”. Newlove, Joshua Lowry, Michael Chee-
zan, Kyle Vernot) placed ninth in the
Also in Division III girls, the Pettisville race. Bryan was also represented by
4x800 relay team of Elizabeth Sauder, John Garz in the 400 meter dash where
Nicole Foor, Kate Stuber, and Morgan he was sixth to earn a spot on the po-
Leppelmeier ran to a fifth place fin- dium and the Golden Bears 4x400 relay
ish with a time of 9:37.85 to earn their team (Tyler Manon, Evan Smith, Austin
way onto the podium. Sauder also was Johnson, John Garza) finished 12th.
sixth in the 1600 and 13th in the 800
while Foor ran to a 11th place finish in The distance events saw the Wauseon
the 3200 and was 12th in the 1600. The Indians perform well as Joshua Lowry
Archbold 4x800 relay team came home was 7th in the 3200 and Kyle Vernot
eighth as the combination of Kylie Saud- was fifth in the 1600. Swanton’s Antho-
er, Brittney Ramirez, Gwynne Riley, and ny Howard narrowly missed out on a top
Dakota Stamm had a time of 9:43.83 eight finish as he was ninth with a time
and they were 10th in the 4x400 race. of 1:56.47, just .52 seconds behind the
eighth place finisher. On the girls’ side
In the 4x200 relay, Bobbie Ober- in Division II, Taylor Peters of Bryan fin-
le, Brooke Oberle, Haley Nelson, and ished in a tie for 10th in the Pole Vault.
Bridgett Harlett of Swanton placed 13th
and they were fifth in the 4x100 relay.
Fellow Swanton Bulldog Sidney Taylor
Nate can be reached at

[email protected]

SOFTBALL AWARDS ... Seated: Teryn Ganster (BBC Honorable Mention, Team
Most Improved), Aubrey Wyse (Honorable Mention All-Ohio, 1st Team North-
west District, 1st Team BBC, BBC Scholar-Athlete, State Scholar-Athlete,
Team Captain), Haley Stephens (Honorable Mention Northwest District, 2nd
Team BBC, BBC Scholar-Athlete, State Scholar-Athlete), and Audrey Funk-
houser (Honorable Mention BBC, BBC Scholar-Athlete, Team Defensive Player
of the Year). Standing: Kodi Brenner (Honorable Mention Northwest District,
1st Team BBC, Team Rookie of the Year),Becca Miller (1st Team All-Ohio, 1st
Team Northwest District, BBC Player of the Year, Team Offensive Player of
the Year), Molly Roesch (Honorable MentionEBxcBluCs,ivBeBlyCatScholar-Athlete, State
Scholar-Athlete, Coaches Award), and Maddie Schaper (2nd Team BBC).

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Fayette Athletic Complex Michigan’s Matthews Forgoing
Nearing Completion NBA Draft, Staying In School

By: Nate Calvin this senior class an opportunity to play RETURNING TO SCHOOL ... In this Monday, April 2, 2018 file photo, Villanova’s
THE VILLAGE REPORTER on them”, said Belcher. Belcher stated Donte DiVincenzo (10) chases the loose ball against Michigan’s Charles Matthews
the town fields will continue to be used (1) during the second half in the championship game of the Final Four NCAA college
With each passing day, the new ath- for the church league softball, but the basketball tournament in San Antonio. NBA draft decisions by underclassmen will
letic complex on the Fayette Schools intent is to eventually have all the youth help shape the 2018-19 college basketball season. The winners and losers at the
campus comes closer to be finished. The activities played on the new fields. deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft by players who did not hire an agent. (AP
facility, which will feature a varsity soft- Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
ball, varsity baseball, three youth fields, The money raised by the Friends of
and an eight lane track, has been sev- the Field organization has been used ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s they can,” Michigan coach John Beilein
eral years in the making. About 12 years for the construction of the dugouts and Charles Matthews is forgoing the NBA said. “Charles has an incredible person-
ago the land to the east of the school the scoreboards which will be completed draft and staying with the Wolverines. ality and confidence. His work habits
was purchased by the school board with soon. Belcher added while contractors and desire to reach his potential are ter-
hopes of building athletic facilities. At are obviously doing a majority of the Matthews announced Wednesday he rific. He is more focused than ever to im-
that point a community organization work, it has been volunteers that have was removing his name from consider- prove in all areas of his game.”
called Friends of the Fields, organized done the work for the Athletic Boosters ation for the draft.
under the Athletic Boosters began rais- part of the project. The 6-foot-6 Matthews averaged 13
ing monetary funds for the project. “I learned a lot throughout this pro- points a game this past season, his first
Regarding the status of the track, all cess, but my main focus will now be with the Wolverines after transferring
With a project of this size it was de- the rubber has been put down and the completing my education at Michigan from Kentucky and sitting out a season.
cided to put together a bond issue and painting of the lanes was just complet- and leading my teammates to more suc- He has two seasons of college eligibility
take it to the voters to try and get the ed. The track infield will be where youth cess next season,” Matthews said in a remaining.
rest of the necessary funding for the soccer will be taking and according to statement.
project according to Fayette Superinten- Belcher about 120 kids are signed up Michigan has to replace Wagner from
dent Erik Belcher. So, in August of 2016 for the youth soccer program this year. The Wolverines made it to the NCAA last season’s team, as well as seniors
the bond issue went before the voters Another feature of the complex will be an title game this year before losing to Vil- Duncan Robinson and Muhammad-Ali
and was approved by the voters by a 10- 80”x120’ fieldhouse that will be used for lanova . Abdur-Rahkman. But the Wolverines
15% margin and also was the only new storage, concession stands, and also will should have a strong nucleus returning
school money approved anywhere in the have indoor batting cages. Michigan already lost big man Moe with Matthews, Zavier Simpson, Jordan
state in that August election according Wagner, who left early for the draft. Mat- Poole and Isaiah Livers.
to Belcher. The money from the bond is- The public is invited to a celebration thews declared for the draft without hir-
sue not only funded the athletic complex where they can get a first hand look at ing an agent and had the option of with- Matthews was second on the Wolver-
but also was used on an extension the the facility. On Saturday, August 4th, drawing. ines in scoring and rebounding in 2017-
Ag building. the school will be the site of the fireworks 18, but he made just 56 percent of his
in conjunction with the Bullthistle Festi- “This process allows young men to free throws.
Construction began on the project val. People can bring their blankets and gather so much valuable information
in the spring of 2017 with hopes of be- lawn chairs to view the fireworks show and make the most informed decision
ing completed by August of that year. and after the fireworks the movie Field of
The weather combined with some other Dreams will be shown on a screen that
changes in the project have pushed back is going to be setup on the baseball field.
the completion date, but the plan is to “The school is vocal point of the Fayette
have it completed in the next few weeks. community, and we want this facility to
The varsity softball and baseball fields a huge part of the community”, Belcher
have been finished and in fact hosted said.
their first games toward the end of the
season. “We felt it was important to get Nate can be reached at
[email protected]

UNC Wilmington Tops

Buckeyes 4-3 In 13-Inning

NCAA Elimination Game

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Kep Brown 90 minutes.
had a walkoff RBI single through the right Brown finished with four hits for the Se-
side in the 13th inning to help UNC Wilm-
ington beat Ohio State 4-3 in Saturday’s ahawks, while Blake Morgan (2-1) earned
elimination game at the NCAA Tourna- the win with an inning of relief work. UNC
ment’s Greenville Regional. Wilmington finished with 19 hits.

Brown’s hit scored Noah Bridges for Jacob Barnwell hit a home run for the
the fourth-seeded Seahawks (38-22), who third-seeded Buckeyes (36-24), who led
needed a run-scoring single from Mason 3-2 on Noah West’s RBI single in the top of
Berne in the bottom of the 11th before the 11th inning.
there was a lightning delay of more than
Ohio State had just five hits for the
game.

Fulton County Special Olympic Athletes To
Compete At Ohio State Summer Games

PHOTOS PROVIDED Fulton County Special Olympics has se- in eleven sports, movie, recreational clin-
lected 18 athletes to represent the organi- ic, and the colorful Opening Ceremonies
NEW FACILITIES … The new athletic complex on the campus of the Fayette Schools zation at the 2018 Special Olympics Ohio which will take place at Jesse Owens Track
in nearing completion as the track surface has been installed with the lines being State Summer Games. The team includes: and Field Stadium.
painted recently and both the varsity softball and baseball fields hosted their first Mary Delphous, Kristina Ellis-Smith, Aric
games in May. The three youth fields are also nearing their completion as the out- Gurzynski, Dillon Hayward, Chad Kut- Special Olympics Ohio serves more
fields have been seeded. zli, Jason Pfund, Braydon Ringle, Hannah than 27,000 citizens with developmental
Shotwell, Shawn Summers, Phil Bartus, disabilities. With an event calendar that
Ben Clausen, Nick Denn, Brad Damman, includes nine state-level championships
Austin Double, Amber Pursel, Keerston and more than 150 local and area events in
Volkman, Nick Weigand, and Roger Wol- twenty-three Special Olympics type sports.
fram.
Help send of the Fulton County Jag-
These athletes will compete in the 49th uars Friday June 22nd at approximately
Annual Special Olympics Ohio State Sum- 8:45am! They will be leaving Wauseon via
mer Games, a year-round training and police/fire escort from Triangular Process-
competition program for individuals with ing at 550 W. Linfoot, traveling to Fulton
developmental disabilities. The Games, St downtown, left on Elm, and south on
held June 22-24 at the Ohio State Univer- Shoop Ave.
sity in Columbus, will feature competition
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Coaches Recognized With ACC/Big Ten Challenge
OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics Basketball Schedule Set

& Integrity Awards GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Indiana visiting former Atlantic Coast Confer-
visits Duke while North Carolina travels ence program Maryland and Purdue
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Throughout the Pam Malone-Girls Soccer, Chagrin to Michigan to headline this year’s ACC/ going to Florida State. There’s also Lou-
2017-18 school year, the coaches as- Falls High School Big Ten Challenge in November. isville and first-year coach Chris Mack
sociations of the sports sanctioned by hosting Michigan State.
the Ohio High School Athletic Associa- Liann Muff-Softball, Mason High The leagues released the schedule
tion had the opportunity to select one School Friday, with the Hoosiers traveling to The rest of the schedule includes:
of their own for an OHSAA Sportsman- Cameron Indoor Stadium on Nov. 27. Minnesota at Boston College, Nebraska
ship, Ethics and Integrity Award. Re- Dave Wharton-Girls Swimming and The Tar Heels visit the Wolverines the at Clemson, North Carolina State at
cipients are recognized during the state Diving, New Albany High School next day. Wisconsin, Illinois at Notre Dame, Pitts-
tournament of their respective sport or burgh at Iowa, Virginia Tech at Penn
at their annual coaches clinic. Mary Kay Minder-Girls Tennis, To- It is the second straight year those State, Georgia Tech at Northwestern,
ledo St. Ursula Academy High School four teams have met in the three-day in- Rutgers at Miami and Syracuse at Ohio
The OHSAA congratulates the award terconference series. State.
winners and thanks them for their out- Joe King-Girls Track and Field,
standing service to Ohio’s student-ath- Rocky River Lutheran West High School Other key matchups include Virginia
letes. Individuals selected reflect the
values of sportsmanship, ethics and Scott Taylor-Volleyball, Cortland Steve Kester Picks Up Second
integrity through their professional re- Lakeview High School UMP Late Model Win Of The Season
sponsibilities and are role models for
others. None Selected, Girls Bowling

The OHSAA is proud to recognize Boys Sports
the following coaches who received Al Shumar-Baseball, Cincinnati Ai-
OHSAA Sportsmanship, Ethics and ken High School
Integrity Awards during the 2017-18 Mark Romick-Boys Basketball, Han-
school year. They include: nibal River High School
Jeff McDaniel-Boys Cross Country,
2017-18 OHSAA Sportsmanship, Troy Christian High School
Ethics and Integrity Award Winners Brian Unk-Boys Golf, Columbus St.
Charles High School
Girls Sports Tom Nugent-Boys Lacrosse, Cincin-
Jennifer Music-Girls Basketball, nati Elder High School
Dublin Scioto High School Steve Thomas-Boys Soccer, Cincin-
Sandy Debos-Girls Cross Coun- nati Wyoming High School
try, Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley High Todd Boyle-Boys Swimming and
School Diving, Pepper Pike Orange High School
Allie Kinniard, Field Hockey, Lan- Mike Teets-Boys Tennis, Cincinnati
caster High School Sycamore High School
Larry McCoppin-Gymnastics, Clay- Mark Cook-Boys Track and Field,
ton Northmont High School & Troy Wapakoneta High School
High School Rich Washinko-Football,
Marianne Utz-Girls Golf, Cincinnati Youngstown Boardman High School
Ursuline Academy High School Ben Barlow-Ice Hockey, Kent Roos-
Russell Mackey-Girls Lacrosse, Cin- evelt High School
cinnati Mount Notre Dame High School Steve Funk-Wrestling, Gibsonburg By: Scott Hammer Rusty Smith and Tim Fisher.
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Michigan State For Junior Season on the pole of the 25-lap feature event backstretch wall. Ryan Gorey started on
and immediately took the lead over out- the pole and led the first couple laps, but
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Mich- 7.1 rebounds last season. He will be a side pole-sitter Matt Lindsey. Last week’s Holland, Ohio’s Jeff Foks powered by on
igan State forward Nick Ward is with- key player for the Spartans next sea- feature winner, Rusty Schlenk, had lap three and never looked back. Foks
drawing his name from the NBA draft son. They will be without Jaren Jack- worked his way up to the top five when went on to pick up his third consecutive
and returning to school for his junior son and Miles Bridges, underclassmen he suffered a flat right rear and slowed Hot Rod Welding & Engineering Bomber
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Ward says Tuesday the workouts pits and did not return. Last week’s B Main winner, Justin Gam-
and interviews with NBA teams will Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says Defending track champion Devin ber, finished fourth behind Noonan and
help him when he’s ready to take the the process provided Ward with a great Shiels restarted in second and chal- Dylan Burt ended up fifth.
next step. opportunity to explore his draft stock lenged Kester for the lead after the re-
and find out what he has to work on to start. The two drivers raced side by side, Jason Deshler didn’t come up to speed
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Lindsey ended up fourth and fifth re- ond followed by Rick Monohan, Cameron
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Splish, Splash, Cleveland Browns
Coach Jackson Takes A Lake Erie Bath

By: Tom Withers words. Jackson was fortunate to keep his job following two
AP SPORTS WRITER “This is not something I do every day, but I made a seasons, but Dee Haslam said the team remains confi-
dent he’ll get the Browns turned around.
BAY VILLAGE, Ohio (AP) — Hue Jackson surfaced statement, and I have to back it up,” Jackson said. “I
from the chilly water soaked and smiling before he raised came here two years ago to win, and I’m going to win “Hue’s a great coach, a great leader of men,” she said.
both arms in triumph. here. I truly believe that. But I think when you make “The last couple years have been terrible for us and been
statements, you’ve got to stand by them.” really terrible for our fans. We take that responsibility
Cleveland’s coach hasn’t had many moments to cel- and feel horrible about it because Northeast Ohio and
ebrate during two miserable seasons with the Browns, With a TV news helicopter hovering over Huntington the fans of the Cleveland Browns deserve so much more.”
so this felt like a victory over the dreaded Steelers. Beach, and an NFL Films crew recording his every move
on land and sea, Jackson spent several minutes in the As he prepares for his third season, Jackson said his
A very wet, wonderful win. unusually warm 72-degree water. days of making predictions are over.
Jackson took a dive into Lake Erie on Friday , deliver-
ing on a promise with a dip he hopes can help cleanse After returning to shore, Jackson expressed relief to “I’m not making any more guarantees,” he said. “I’m
the bumbling Browns, who have gone 1-31 in two sea- have it behind him. not making any more promises.”
sons with Jackson in charge.
Clad in a T-shirt and shorts, Jackson jogged into the This was a chance to wash off the filth from two pain-
surf holding his wife Michelle’s hand before submerg- ful, forgettable seasons.
ing himself. He popped up, pulled up his sagging swim
trunks — but not before his backside was exposed — “It feels good that it’s over with,” Jackson said. “It’s
and then splashed along with owner Dee Haslam and over and done with. The page is turned, and you can see
more than 150 team employees who turned out to sup- it’s not just me, it’s our organization. They are the rea-
port him and raise money for his charity. son why I do what I do, and our players and our fans. I
“No more freakin’ losing,” Jackson hollered. “Let’s go!” know our fans have been very disappointed. I get it. But
Jackson’s plunge had been in the works for months. that page is closed. Hopefully they’ll give us a chance to
After the Browns went 1-15 in his first season, Jack- earn back their respect, their trust, their affection for
son vowed that if the team finished that poorly again, our football team and this city, because we plan on do-
he would jump into one of the Great Lakes. And when ing something special.”
Cleveland staggered to a 0-16 record last season, be-
coming only the second team in NFL history to lose all Before he headed into the water, Jackson became
16 games, Jackson had no choice but to stick to his emotional while speaking to the team’s employees. He
pledged to donate $100 for every Browns co-worker who
joined him, and Dee and Jimmy Haslam matched him,
raising $30,000 for his foundation which raises aware-
ness and fights human trafficking.

“THE VILLAGE REPORTER”

2017-18 SPRING ALL COUNTY TEAMS SELECTION

The All County Teams are selected by The Village Report- Sami Tilley, Pettisville-Senior Brandon Stein, Montpelier-Junior
er Sports Department based on season statistics, post- Kylie Ulch, Swanton-Sophomore Payton Pease, Montpelier-Junior
season awards, and also recognition from area coaches. Juli Spadafore, Wauseon-Sophomore Evan Friend, Montpelier-Senior
Joshua Wehrle, North Central-Junior
~Nate Calvin Ally Tefft, Wauseon-Senior Emmanuel Villanueva, Stryker-Sophomore
“The Village Reporter” Alisa Shelt, Wauseon-Junior
GIRLS TRACK & FIELD
Sports Department WILLIAMS COUNTY
----------------- Meggie Voight, Bryan-Sophomore FULTON COUNTY
Dakota Stamm, Archbold-Junior
Boys Tennis Whitney Whetro, Bryan-Senior Gwynne Riley, Archbold-Junior
Becca Miller, Hilltop-Senior Kylie Sauder, Archbold-Freshman
FULTON/WILLIAMS COUNTY Aubrey Wyse, Hilltop-Senior Brittney Ramirez, Archbold-Freshman
Luke McQuade, Archbold-Senior Addisyn Bentley, Fayette-Sophomore
Kodi Brenner, Hilltop-Freshman
Erik Short, Archbold-Junior Sara Higbie, Montpelier-Sophomore Cassandra Lee, Delta-Junior
Isaac Bowers, Bryan-Senior Makayla Knapp, North Central-Senior Elizabeth Sauder, Pettisville-Senior
Logan King, Bryan-Senior Claire Radabaugh, Edon-Sophomore
Tristan Uribes, Wauseon-Junior Nichole Foor, Pettisville-Senior
Shalyn Mason, Edon-Senior Morgan Leppelmeier, Pettisville-Junior
BASEBALL Cloey Whitman, Edgerton-Senior Grace Schnitkey, Pettisville-Freshman

FULTON COUNTY Track & Field Julia Smith, Swanton-Senior
Kade Kern, Archbold-Senior Sidney Taylor, Swanton-Senior
BOYS TRACK & FIELD Bridget Harlett, Swanton-Junior
Bryce Williams, Archbold-Senior Samantha Aeschliman, Wauseon-Sophomore
Paige Allison Smith, Wauseon-Sophomore
Brandon Miller, Archbold-Senior FULTON COUNTY
WILLIAMS COUNTY
Gabe Freeman, Delta-Senior Deven Gerdham, Archbold-Senior Taylor Peters, Bryan-Sophomore
Megan Voight, Bryan-Sophomore
Jason Beverly, Delta-Senior Clay Gerig, Archbold-Junior
Landon Roth, Pettisville-Senior L.J. Tijerina, Archbold-Junior Allye Minor, Bryan-Senior
Claire Flegal, Edgerton-Junior
Roman Epley, Swanton-Senior Hunter Tresnan-Reighard, Delta-Sophomore
Riley Bloir, Edon-Senior
Zach Bloom, Swanton-Senior Reece Serna, Evergreen-Sophomore Arianna Howard, Edon-Sophomore
Joe Shema, Wauseon-Junior Hunter Van Wert, Evergreen-Junior
Kati Ewers, Edon-Senior
Brett Merillat, Fayette-Sophomore Kara Brown, Hilltop-Senior
Jacqueline Carlson, Montpelier-Senior
WILLIAMS COUNTY Zach Morrison, Pettisville-Junior Destiny Oliphant, Montpelier-Senior
Nate Miller, Bryan-Sophomore Graeme Jacoby, Pettisville-Sophomore Kimme Engels, Montpelier-Junior
Kailey Siebeneck, North Central-Sophomore
Zac Nobis, Bryan-Senior Dylan Gilsdorf, Swanton-Junior Emma Zenz, North Central-Senior
Vada Lashaway, North Central-Senior
Zach Pittman, Bryan-Junior Anthony Howard, Swanton-Senior Trinitie Woolace, Stryker-Freshman
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Colton Schmunk, North Central-Junior WILLIAMS COUNTY
Logan Boetz, Stryker-Junior Tyler Manon, Bryan-Sophomore

John Garza, Bryan-Senior

Softball Evan Smith, Bryan-Senior
Keegan Brown, Bryan-Junior
FULTON COUNTY Greg Roth, Edgerton-Junior
Gabby Nafziger, Archbold-Junior Cameron Reed, Edon-Senior

Madi Nadolny, Delta-Senior Logan Bloir, Edon-Senior
Courtney Couts, Evergreen-Sophomore Dru Walkowski, Edon-Senior
Sam Shilling, Hilltop-Senior
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