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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2018 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 10 EDITION 17

THIS WEEK IN Fulton County Merestone Title Agency
Receives $400,000 Opens Office In Bryan
TvHIELLAGE reporter For CDBG In 2018
PHOTO BY MONICA SMITH, STAFF
National Day Of Prayer By: James Pruitt
Observance Information THE VILLAGE REPORTER BUSINESS OPENING ... A ribbon cutting was held for recently opened Merestone
From the April 17 Fulton Board of County Commis- Title Agency just north of Bryan on St Rte 15. Present were: Carrie Schlade, Mayor;
•••• sioner meeting: Nichole Acierno, Healthcare Solutions Manager; Jodi Moser, Carlin Company Of-
North Central To Change Fulton County is partnering with Henry County and fice Manager; Cindra Keeler, Bryan Chamber; Dawn Van Horn, owner of Meres-
Meal Policy If It Can Raise the cities of Napoleon and Wauseon to oversee $1.4 tone Title Agency; Tom Turnbull, Bryan Chamber Ambassador; Bob Golding, Bryan
million in CDBG funding for project year 2018. The Chamber; Rick Thormeier, Bryan Chamber; Jerry Kneipp, Chamber Ambassador;
Money To Wipe Out county’s commissioners had tabled the proposal at Dan Yahraus, Bryan Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director.
Delinquent Accounts their April 17 meeting, but came back and approved it
April 19. The county will have $400,000.
•••• The second public hearing for the PY18 CHIP
Fayette FFA Holds Banquet showed the city of Wauseon has $200,000 available for
four owner-occupied rehab projects; $51,500 for three
•••• owner-occupied repair projects; $6,000 for one rental
Wedco Launches Detailed home repair and $36,000 for administration and fair
Study On Williams County housing.
The funding comes from HOME, CDBG or OHTF. In
Housing At April 18 other news: The board reappointed Harold Stickley to
Public Forum a 3-year term on the Fulton County Airport Authority.
•••• The board also appointed Bill Sallee to a 3-year term.
Both terms expire April 30, 2021.
Fulton County Grand Jury The board approved expenses for an employee as-
Hands Down 22 Indictments sistance program to help with resolving short-term is-
sues. The contract runs May 1, 2018 through April 30,
•••• 2019, at a cost of $6,426.
15 Indicted By The commissioners viewed the bid opening for the
Williams County Grand Jury widening and resurfacing of Chesterfield Township 16-
3.
•••• Two bids were received: one from Gerken Paving for
North Central Musical $145,416.98 and the other from Ward Construction for
"We Will Rock You" Enjoyed $160,804. The engineer’s estimate was $162,765. The
board agreed to change the starting time for the May
•••• 15 meeting to 10 a.m.
Swanton Railroad Club From the April 19 meeting: The commissioners
Keeps Chugging Along reviewed the Dog Warden’s reports. For the week of
March 18-24, the office picked up nine strays and re-
•••• deemed nine dogs. The office collected $100 in fees and
Archbold Lets SR 66 Shift $150 in court costs. Ten citations were issued.
Die For Lack Of Support For the week of April 8-14, the office picked up 14
strays and had 3 picked up by the owners. Ten dogs
S SReporter were redeemed. The office collected $190 in fees. Seven
PORT citations were issued.

WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION James can be reached at Foreign Exchange Host
[email protected] Families Being Sought In The
Evergreen Staff Member To Be Inducted Tyler Hartsock Of Bryan To Continue
Into The Ohio Basketball Hall Of Fame Football Career At Bluffton University Stryker School District
bus. People honked the entire way and
By: Nate Calvin honked as they passed. At the games I PHOTO PROVIDED By: Timothy Kays to be flexible, and love them for where
THE VILLAGE REPORTER remember the cheering, the chanting, FOOTBALL SIGNING ... Bryan Golden Bears senior Tyler Hartsock recently signed THE VILLAGE REPORTER they’re at.”
and the roars of the crowd during the his national letter of intent to further his education and play football at Bluffton
On May 5th, 2018, Evergreen staff games. At times it was deafening. It was University. Pictured standing behind Tyler at his signing day are his father Rob Although most of the kids in the While the upcoming 2018-19 school
member Jackie (Motckya) Mossing will extraordinary how the people of Convoy Hartsock (left) and Bryan head coach Grant Redhead. small town of Stryker have known each year might seem far off, the process of
be inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall supported our entire team and rallied be- other since the days of preschool, there finding host families is happening right
of Fame at the Hyatt Regency in Colum- hind us. It was about as a magical expe- Wauseon Native Austin Bueter are always a few new faces at the begin- now. “Hopefully we’re done placing by
bus. A 1985 graduate of Convoy Crest- rience that an athlete can ever imagine. I Signs Professional Independent ning of each new school year as families the middle of June,” Patty said, “...and
view High School and a 1990 graduate am so, so grateful for such a remarkable move into the school district. Patty We- we still have new a lot of new applica-
of Bowling Green State University, she experience”, she fondly recalled. Baseball Contract ber of Education First High School Ex- tions coming in right now. We have a lot
currently holds a 5th grade elementary change Year is looking to continue the of great kids that are waiting for their
position at Evergreen. Mossing went on to attend Bowling new trend by bringing in more new kids... American family.”
Green State University where she had not from different counties, but from
Mossing stated how much receiv- an outstanding career under head coach PHOTO PROVIDED different countries. Patty tends to target smaller school
ing this honor means to her, “I am ex- Fran Voll, whom she knew from his time FORMER WAUSEON INDIAN ... Austin Bueter, a Wauseon High School 2011 grad- districts like Stryker for the exchange
tremely honored to be inducted into the as the head coach at Delphos St. John’s. uate, member of the Napoleon River Bandits 2011 State Championship Team and “I’m a coordinator in Northwest program, and for a very good reason.
Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame. To me this Mossing credits Voll, along with her other Regional Runners Up, Ohio Dominican University , Northwoods League, and Uni- Ohio,” Patty said, “... and I’ve been do- One of the main purposes why we want
award doesn’t represent the individual coaches in her career as well, for helping versity of Northwestern Ohio RHP, has signed a Professional Independent Baseball ing this for ten years now. I’ve placed to bring exchange into school, especially
accolades, but more importantly repre- her attain the success she enjoyed shar- contract while playing in the California WinterExLcelaugsuiveely20a1t 8 for the Gateway Griz- over 100 kids in the area, and we are in our area, is because we’re so rural
sents all my exceptional teammates at ing some examples of what Voll meant to zlies of the Frontier League in Sauget, Illinois. looking for host families. I called Stryker and it helps bring diversity and culture
Crestview and BGSU, the outstanding her as a player. High School and spoke to the principal, into the school. Smaller schools are my
and distinguished coaches, the faithful David Schultz. I asked him if they had better schools to place kids in...because
fans, and my supporting family and their “Coach Voll was a great recruiter and any slots open at the school, and he said I KNOW that the kids in the smaller
sacrifices that made success possible for recruited not only outstanding athletes, he would welcome exchange students schools will grab onto an exchange stu-
me. Without all of them I wouldn’t be be- but outstanding people. He was able to in. So I asked if I could start looking dent and treat them like they’re family,
ing receiving such an esteemed honor. combine players that were recruited from for host families, and he said yes. My and bring them right into their groups.
So, I would like to dedicate this award to the previous BGSU coach with his own normal route is to go through Facebook, They’re just more accepting, and not so
all of them.” recruits. Some coaches may find that an and just try to hit some target markets cliquish.”
overwhelming task…but not him. There through Facebook.”
Mossing rewrote the record books was no difference in how he treated team Who are these kids from foreign
while at Crestview, where she is the girls’ members. It didn’t make a difference to While you may be under the concep- shores? “The kids are 15 to 18 years old,
basketball all-time leading scorer (1,742 him if he recruited you or not. This was tion that you need to have the Ward and they come in August,” Patty said,
points), holds the record for points in a our team and again the lesson: No one and June Cleaver-type family in order “...around the beginning of the school
season with 501 during her senior sea- is more important than anyone else. He to qualify as a host, Patty says that no- year. They leave at the end of the school
son in 1984-85. Among the other records cared about all the players and always tion is anything but factual. “They can year. Host families are volunteers. They
she holds there include career rebounds, did whatever he could to help them. I be single parents,” she said. “They can are volunteers, and they qualify for a tax
rebounds in a season, career field goals, admire how he handled all of us, not an be divorced. We have all kinds of people deduction.”
field goals in a season, field goal percent- easy job!” that host, so it does not mean it has to be
age in a season, career free throws, and a family with kids. We have empty nest- If you have room in your home and
free throws in a season. “We grew together and we considered ers; we have retired people. Basically, your heart to welcome in a foreign ex-
each other family and it showed in how the host family is required to give them change student, Patty Weber definitely
Her teams also enjoyed great suc- we played. Fran Voll was an outstand- a place to stay. They need a bed, or they wants to talk to you. You can give her a
cess while she was a member of the Lady ing coach, but more importantly a caring can share a bedroom. They also need to call at 419-783-8322. If you are trans-
Knights highlighted by a trip to the State person who always put his players first. make sure they have three meals a day, ferred to voice mail, don’t give up! Leave
Final Four during her senior season, Fran Voll was considerate and thought- and transportation to school and back, her a message, and Patty will be giving
which is something she recalls vividly. ful of all of us at BGSU. These are quali- whether it’s themselves, or the bus, or you a call back in short order.
“A memory that stands out for me from ties in college coaches that we always do whatever. My most important thing is
high school is the tournament road to not see today. I knew I was pretty lucky Timothy can be reached
the state tournament in 1985. The gyms back then, but today looking back I can- at [email protected]
were packed during our tournament run. not thank him enough for the exception-
Fans swarmed us after each game with al experience that he allowed me to have
congratulations and hugs. It was a sea of playing for him.”
Crestview “Knight Train” t-shirts in red
and blue that filled the gyms from the Mossing herself as been involved in
floor to the rafters.” coaching for 25 years and knows the
impact coaches make on their athletes
“I swear that every person from school lives. “Coaches are such impactful peo-
and the village of Convoy went to our ple in the lives of student-athletes. They
games. Convoy business windows were can make kids feel like they can conquer
decorated for weeks. People decorated anything, or they can demoralize them
their cars. Our lockers and the school and make them feel like nothing they
had signs and decorations everywhere. do is good enough”, she said. When you
Even the highways that we drove on to work with kids, you can see the impact
the tournament games were decorated positive words and actions make.”
with huge signs that people put up for
us along the way with words of encour- “Cindy Owens Perkins and Fran Voll
agement and support. As we boarded the are the most distinguished and princi-
bus to go to the tournament games, we pled people and coaches that I have had
always had a “convoy” of people in the the honor of knowing. They are tremen-
school parking lot ready to follow our dous role models and mentors. I definite-
ly learned from the best! Together they
have helped me to be a successful athlete
but more importantly a good person that
truly cares about others”, added Moss-
ing.

Mossing had a stellar career at BGSU
where she scored the second-most points
in the history of basketball (both men’s
and women’s) at Bowling Green. She
scored 2,122 career points to become the
most prolific scorer in school history, and
held the BG scoring record for over two
decades. Motycka, who left BGSU hold-
ing 21 school season and career records,
remains one of only two players in league
history to earn All-MAC First-Team hon-
ors four times. A two-time MAC Player of
the Year (1986-87 and 1987-88), she led
the league with a 20.2 points-per-game
average in ‘87-88.

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Local Obituaries

Robert Beaverson (1940 - 2018) Marion Henricks (1922 - 2018) Dorothy Krauss (1929 - 2018)

(Graduate of Gorham-Fayette High School) (Served in United States Navy) (Graduate of Wauseon High School)

Robert K. Beaverson, 77, of rural Fayette, died Marion B. “Hank” Hen- Dorothy Mae Krauss, 88, of Reading, passed away
Thursday afternoon, April 19, 2018, at his home, sur- ricks, 95, of Kunkle and Monday, April 16, 2018 at Drews Country living in Hills-
rounded by his loving family and caregivers. Born July formerly of Bellevue, Ohio, dale. She was born June 14, 1929 in Thompson, Missouri
14, 1940, in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of the late passed away on April 16, to Arthur and Mabel (Vance) Steinke. Dorothy married
Kenneth and Esta (Frey) Beaverson. Bob lived his en- 2018 at Evergreen Manor Jay E. Krauss Sr. on February 29, 1948 and he preceded
tire life on the same farm in rural Fayette. He was a Nursing Home in Mont- her in death in 2006.
1958 graduate of Gorham-Fayette High School. He pelier, Ohio. He was born
married the love of his life, Ruth Ann Volkman of Rid- on June 1, 1922 in Delta, She graduated from Wauseon High School in 1947 and
geville Corners, on October 21, 1961. Ohio to Chauncey F. and had been employed with the Hillsdale College food ser-
Ora B. (Whitaker) Hen- vice for 25 years. Dorothy had been a member of various
In addition to crop farming throughout his life, ricks. Church of the Nazarenes since 1959.
he also worked for several years at the former Fay- Hank honorably served
ette Tubular Products. Later, in 1994, he started his his country in the United She is survived by her two sons, Jay E. (Elizabeth)
own business, Bob Beaverson Construction, where he States Navy during WWII Krauss of Sartell, MN and Lee R. (Joan) Krauss of Hills-
proudly applied his talented skill of carpentry to nu- as a Navy “SeaBee” with dale; grandchildren, Angie (Jason) Lane, J.J. Krauss, An-
merous customers in the area, and formed many re- the Naval Construction drew Krauss and Ruth Krauss Kennedy and great grand-
lationships. VETERAN Forces and was involved child, Clayton Lane.
in the Pacific Theatre.
Bob had a lifelong passion for farming, woodwork- He was a life member of the American Legion in San- Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Krauss be Saturday,
ing, fishing, and sports. In later years, he and Ruth dusky, Ohio. April 28 at 12:00 Noon at the Eagle Funeral Home-George
Ann enjoyed many seasons of camping near and far Hank is survived by numerous family members and White Chapel in Reading with Reverend Alan Fenster-
with their local camping group, the Stateline Campers. good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents maker officiating. Interment will follow in Maplewood
and four brothers, Bruce, Paul, Hal and Terry Hen- Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation
Surviving are his wife of over 56 years, Ruth Ann; ricks. Friday, April 27 from 5-7 PM at the funeral home and on
two daughters, Pamela (Thomas) Wiemken of Defiance, Memorial contributions may be given to Heartland Saturday at 11AM until the time of service.
and Shelly (Brian) Hite of Archbold; his only sibling, Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.theth-
Barbara Phillips of Fayette; and four grandchildren, ompsonfuneralhome.com. Reporter
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graduated in 1965. On roles included president and member of many Luther-
May 2, 1968, he married an Women Circles, Sunday School superintendent and 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio
Victoria Snyder who survives. Woody enjoyed outdoor teacher, church treasurer, and altar guild chair and Open: Mon. - Fri. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m).; Sat. (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
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Woody is survived by his wife, Victoria, son, Jason She was preceded in death by her husband, her
(Lisa) Bratton, of Wauseon, Ohio, daughter, Jennifer daughter, Myra L. Prokop; son-in-law, Bruce Prokop; Buy A Newspaper Copy At:
(Gene) Pease, of Luckey, Ohio. Grandchildren, Zach- sisters Marie Vollmer, Pauline Frazier, Hulda Schwab,
ary, Erik, Lucas and Allison Pease and Katelyn Brat- Virginia Henry Wyse, and Betty Lucas; Brothers, John WILLIAMS COUNTY FULTON COUNTY
ton. Also surviving are sisters, Bonnie Wright, Lona Schwab (Infant) and Floyd Schwab.
Sims and Linda Danyi. He is preceded in death by his Leah is survived by her daughters, Waneta Peart of STRYKER FAYETTE
parents, Fred and Norma Bratton and brother, David. Yardley, PA and Nancy Elizabeth (David) Peart-Markt Stryker Main Stop Circle K,
Funeral services will be private. Memorial contribu- of Melrose, MA; grandson, Brad (Shannon) Prokop Main Stop,
tions may be made to the American Heart Association. of Marblehead, OH; granddaughter Leah Markt and WEST UNITY Dollar General
Online condolences may be given at www.grisierfh. grandson Cameron Markt, both of Melrose, MA; and Valero, Shamrock, ARCHBOLD
com. Arrangements entrusted to Edgar-Grisier Fu- brother, Richard (Sallyann) Schwab of San Antonio, Valero,
neral Home, 219 South Fulton Street, Wauseon, Ohio TX. She is also survived by many dear nieces, neph- Dollar General Super Value,
43567. ews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. MONTPELIER Rite Aid, Circle K,
Memorial contributions in Leah’s memory may Ace Automotive, Dollar General,
Donald McBride (1947 - 2018) be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Otta- Main Stop, Circle K, Pop Shop
wa County Holiday Bureau. Online condolences to The Village Reporter, DELTA
(Marine Corp Veteran of Vietnam Era) the family may be offered at www.grisierfh.com. The Dollar General, Rowes, Dollar General,
Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon is entrusted Millers New Market, Kwik Stop
Donald D. McBride 71 with arrangements. Two Brothers Market, Delta Speedway
years, of Bryan, passed Rings Pharmacy PETTISVILLE
away Tuesday, April 17, Charles Wyse (1950 - 2018) Sunday’s Market
2018 at Parkview Re- BRYAN WAUSEON
gional Medical Center, (Owner of Wyse Repair Service) Circle K, Main Stop, Chief Supermarket,
Fort Wayne, Indiana, af- Fountain City Ice House, Marathon, Walmart
ter a brief illness. Don Charles L. “Chuck” Dollar General, Walmart Courtview Mart
was born on January 31, Wyse, 67 years, of Shell, Circle K,
1947 in Bryan, the son of Wauseon, passed away Phil’s One Stop Dollar General
the late Wilbur and Mabel early Tuesday morning, PIONEER LYONS
(Wieland) McBride. He April 17, 2018 in his resi- Main Stop
was a 1965 graduate of dence, with his family at Main Stop, Village Market, SWANTON
Bryan High School. He his side. Chuck was born Dollar General Dollar General
was a Marine Corps veter- June 26, 1950 in Bryan, METAMORA
an of the Viet Nam Era. He Ohio, the son of Galen and HOLIDAY CITY TMart
married Kathy Whitman Margaret (Stark) Wyse. Hutch’s Marathon
He was a 1969 gradu-
V E T E R A N on February 6, 1971 in ate of West Unity High EDON
Bryan, and she survives. School. Chuck married Slattery
Don was recently the Facility Maintenance Manager Laronda Knecht on June Shamrock
for Huntington Bank, retiring in 2013. He previously 8, 1974 in Stryker, Ohio EDGERTON
worked as a Fabricator for L.E. Smith Company and and she survives. Chuck Main Stop, C-Store
after retiring, he worked part-time for the Bryan Parks was a farmer and owner of Wyse Repair Service for the
and Recreation. Don had many hobbies and interest, past 31 years. In his free time, he enjoyed traveling Postmaster, please send address corrections to:
including drinking a great cup of coffee, woodworking, and visiting with friends and family. Chuck especially
tinkering and being outside. He was known as a “fix- cherished his time with his grandchildren and great THE VILLAGE REPORTER
it man” Don truly treasured the time he could spend grandchildren.
with his family, especially his two grandsons. Surviving are his wife, Laronda of Wauseon; three 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio 43543
children, Amy (Troy) Douglas of Whitehouse Dave
Surviving are his wife, Kathy of Bryan; one daugh- Wyse of Archbold, and Tony Wyse of Archbold; sev- Periodical Mail Postage Paid At Bryan, OH 43506
ter, Mindi (Mike) Papania of Stow, Ohio; two grand- en grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and five
sons, Mason and Madox Papania; one brother, Dave great-grandchildren; mother, Margaret Wyse of West
(Cindy) McBride of Bryan; sister-in-law, Karen (Marv) Unity; three brothers, Dave Wyse of Ida, Michigan,
Miller of Fremont, Indiana; one niece, Kylee (Matt) Virgil (Joan) Wyse of Bryan, and Norm Wyse of West
Uran of Bryan and three nephews, Kip (Christy) Mc- Unity. Chuck was preceded in death by his father, Ga-
Bride of Georgia, Tate (Melissa) Miller of Perrysburg, len Wyse.
Ohio and Cory (Marla) Miller of Powell, Ohio. He was Those planning an expression of sympathy are
preceded in death by his parents. asked to consider memorial contributions be made to
the Community Health Professionals Hospice.
There will not be any visitation and a celebration of Condolences may be sent to the family or the online
life will be held at a later date in one of the wonderful guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com
parks here in Bryan. Arrangements are under the care ADDITIONAL OBITUARIES ON PAGE 3
of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that
those planning an expression of sympathy to consider
memorial donations be given to the family so they can
purchase a park bench and tree to be planted in the
Recreation Park in Don’s memory.

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2 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

Obits (Continued) New State Wildlife Officer
Assigned To Williams County

Roland Demaline (1926 - 2018) Mary Elliot (1942 - 2018)

(Member of Crossroads Evangelical Church) (Graduate of Bowling Green State University)

Roland O. Dema- Mary M. (Siebert) El- FINDLAY, OH – State Wildlife Officer Austin Dickin-
line, age 91, of Wauseon, liott, age 75 of Delta, son has been assigned to Williams County, according
passed away Monday passed away on Tuesday, to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
morning, April 16, 2018, April 17, 2018, at the Uni-
at Fulton Manor in versity of Toledo Medical Officer Dickinson is a 2007 graduate of Genoa High
Wauseon. Prior to his re- Center. School in Ottawa County. In 2011, he received a Bach-
tirement he had owned elor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Bowl-
and operated Roland De- Mary was born on Oc- ing Green State University.
maline and Sons Con- tober 24, 1942 in Lan-
struction for many years. sing, MI to the late Re- Dickinson has been the state wildlife officer as-
He had also owned and inold and the late Eva signed to Seneca County since his graduation from the
operated Broken Arrow (Hauser) Siebert. She Ohio Wildlife Officer Academy in 2014.
Taxidermy in Wauseon married Duane Elliott on
and been an area farmer June 26, 1965, and he As a state wildlife officer, Dickinson will have state-
for over 40 years. survives. She graduated wide jurisdiction to enforce wildlife regulations, inves-
from the Bowling Green tigate allegations of waterway pollution, protect state
Roland was born in State University with her property, and make arrests. He will also conduct edu-
Wauseon on April 19, 1926, the son of Everett and Bachelor’s degree in education. At BGSU she was an cational programs, perform fish and wildlife manage-
Myrtle (Mortiz) Demaline. On February 10, 1946, he active member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. Mary start- ment duties, and advise landowners on dealing with
married Ila Mae Ross, and she preceded him in death ed her teaching career in Fruitport MI, among the oth- wildlife. Wildlife officers serve an important role as a
in 2014. Roland was a member of Crossroads Evangel- er schools she taught at included Hicksville Exempted, point of contact with law enforcement and other agen-
ical Church in Wauseon. He was an outdoorsman and Evergreen, Delta and Fayette. She concluded her ca- cies on topics of mutual interest, providing assistance
loved his hunting trips. As a younger man he enjoyed reer at Napoleon High School where she taught both and expertise.
playing softball and coaching women’s softball. He also German and Spanish. She retired in 2005 after over
enjoyed bowling. 30 years of teaching. To reach Officer Dickinson, call the Wildlife Dis-
During her teaching career she was a member of the trict Two Headquarters in Findlay at 419-424-5000.
Surviving are children, Kim and Jill (Lemley) De- Napoleon Education Association, the Northwest Ohio To report serious activity involving wildlife, call
maline, Kevin and Kimberly (Good) Demaline, Michelle Education Association, the National Education Asso- 1-800-POACHER. Reports can remain anonymous.
and David Myers, and Amy and Michael Moor; grand- ciation, and the Ohio Education Association. After re- ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and pro-
children, Kyle (Kimberly) Demaline, Kelly Demaline, tirement Mary enjoyed reading books and was an avid tection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.
Taylor Myers, Matt (Mischa) Okuley, Katlyn, Breanna fan of Michigan State sports. She also loved spending Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
and Garrett Demaline, Kelly (Nate) Gericke, Spencer time with her grandchildren and attending their activi-
Morr and Samantha Morr; great-grandchildren, Emma ties. Election Day Free
and Jase Demaline, Mason, Skylar, Ian and Gavin Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Will Meals
Gericke, Mitchell, Makayla, Seth and Meridith Okuley; Duane, daughter, Donna Elliott (Scott Mowery) of Syl-
great-grandson, Greyson Okuley. He was preceded in vania, sons Doug (Heather) Elliott of Marysville, OH The Northwest Community Auxiliary will be offering
death by his wife; two sons, Randy and Jeffery Dema- and Dan (Joetta) Elliott of Delta. Also surviving are Election Day Meals on Tuesday, May 8th, 2018 at the
line, grandson, Kristopher Demaline, and sister, Phyl- grandchildren Ava, Olivia, Alissa, Nathan, Jaxon and Northwest Community Building (Old Cooney School)
lis Von Deylen. Bowen. She was preceded in death by her parents. located at the corner of St. Rt. 49 and County Road
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations P-50 in Cooney, Ohio. The meal will be a free will of-
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Greater Northwest Ohio Diabetes Associa- fering with serving beginning at 7am and will go until
given to the Fulton County Sportsmans Club. Online tion, 1900 S. Main St., Findlay, Ohio 45840, in Mary’s 7pm.
condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisi- memory. Online condolences to the family may be
erfh.com. Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon left at www.grisierfh.com. The Edgar-Grisier Funeral From 7-11am the menu will include: Sausage, gra-
has been entrusted with arrangements. Home in Wauseon has been entrusted with arrange- vy/biscuit, hash browns, coffee, water, pop, orange
ments. juice, white & Chocolate milk. Starting at 11am the
Ivy Carlin (1937 - 2018) menu will feature: bean/soup rivels, meatloaf, home-
Donald Beck (1930 - 2018) made noodles (noodles made by auxiliary), mashed po-
(Lifelong Williams County Resident) tatoes, macaroni & cheese, green beans or corn, cole
(Member of Springfield Township Fire Department) slaw, and desserts.
Ivyl Carlin passed
away peacefully on April Donald Edward Beck, Come out and enjoy a meal while you visit with
19, 2018 Bryan, OH at age 88, of Stryker, passed neighbors! Thank you to all that support the auxiliary
the age of 80. A Williams away Friday, April 20, so we can help the community and fire department.
County resident her whole 2018, after a brief illness.
life, Ivyl was born on Sep- He passed away at Fair- 2018 RELAY FOR LIFE RALLY!
tember 12, 1937 in Stryk- lawn Haven in Archbold, YOU’RE INVITED!
er, OH to Albert and Lu- surrounded by his loving
cille (Allison) Stamm. She family. Prior to his retire- CARNIVAL OF
graduated from Stryker ment he had worked in
High School in 1955. She the manufactured home Looking to get more involved in your community?
married Gene K. Carlin business, having been the Do you want to make friends that will last a lifetime?
her high school sweet- plant manager at the for- Do you want to help make cancer a thing of the past?
heart, on February 11, mer Castle Enterprises in Please join us at the Relay For Life Rally-- the kickoff to the 2018
1956. Stryker and Mobile Home Williams County Relay For Life for the American Cancer Society!
Estates in Edgerton. He
Ivyl was employed for was also a bus driver for THURSDAY JANUARY 18TH 5:30-7:00 PM
General Telephone for 27 years, Springfield Village Quadco in Stryker. AT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BUILDING,
treasurer for 14 years and drove bus for Quadco for Don was born in Archbold, Ohio, on January 9, 1216 Buffalo Road, Bryan, Ohio.
13 years. She was active on the Williams County Fair 1930, the son of Oscar and Mary (Yedica) Beck. On
Board for six years, AAL Branch # 6807 Recorder, and November 12, 1950, he married Janis Stamm, and she There Will Be Refreshments, Door Prizes, Games And
a charter member of the Stryker School Foundation. preceded him in death in 2015. He was a member of Activities, And 2018 Relay For Life Event Info!
She was a former Stryker Music booster Secretary and the First Lutheran Church in Stryker. He was graduat-
a member of the Stryker Chamber of Commerce and ed from Archbold High School in 1947. He had served Questions? Call Lashae Torres At (888) 227-6446
also served as Secretary. Ivyl’s love for volunteering as a volunteer with the Springfield Township-Stryker SIGN UP AT: www.RelayForLife.org/WilliamsCounty
allowed her to Delivered meals for the Stryker Dining Fire Department for over 25 years. He loved fishing his Or like us on facebook at relay for life of williams county ohio
Center, and served on the council before the local cen- entire life, and after retirement he enjoyed wood carv-
ter opened, assist with hospice patients, and bloodmo- ing and making stained glass. In the winters, he and
biles. She attended First Lutheran Church where she Janis spent time at Fun N Sun Resorts in San Benito,
participated Lutheran Altar Guild and choir. Texas and Gulf Shores, Alabama, and their summers
were spent at Boot Lake, near Hillsdale, Michigan.
She enjoyed traveling over all of the world and Surviving are two daughters, Karen (Carl) Conti of
spending the winter months At Fun N Sun in San Ridgway, CO, Sue (Lynn) Miller of Stryker; grandsons,
Benito, Texas. While in Texas she volunteered with Tyson Herrington, Manitou Beach, MI, and Todd Her-
children through the Help One Student to Succeed rington of Stryker; siblings, Lois Jackson of Adrian,
(HOSTS) program and was active with the Red Hats MI, Dorothy Miller of Fayette, and Rollin “Bud” and
Club. Tootie Beck of Archbold. He was preceded in death
by brother, Robert Beck, sister, Laura Austin; and in-
Survivors include Four daughters. Deb (Jeff) Payton laws, Garnett and Lois Stamm, Elsie and Carol Custer,
– Angola, IN, Kelly (Rick) Shelton – Freetown, IN, Sandy and Gene and Ivyl Carlin.
Carlin – Germantown, MD, and Brenda (Tyler) Short In lieu of flowers, the family requests that me-
– West Unity, OH. 9 Grandchildren, Nicholas Carlin - morial contributions be given to the First Lutheran
Angola, IN, Justin Payton (Ally Roberts) – Ft. Wayne, Church, 701 S. Defiance St., Stryker, OH 43557, or
IN, Zac (Rachel) Shelton – Columbus, IN, Kirby (John) the Springfield Township Fire Department, 20275 St.
Brooks - Bargersville, IN, Aaron Shelton – Columbus, Rt. 34, Stryker, OH 43557. Online condolences may
IN, David(Haley) Bearden Rexburg, Id, and Devon be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com. Grisier
Bearden of Los Angeles, Ca. and Nolan Short – Stryk- Funeral Home in Stryker has been entrusted with ar-
er, OH and Natalie Short of West Unity, OH, 6 Great rangements.
Grandchildren. One Brother-in-law Don Beck and Sis-
ter In-Laws, Beverly (Ed) Brown, Elaine (Don) Lethers
of Defiance, and Connie (Rusty) Cramer – Stryker, and
several Nieces and Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, Par-
ents, Father and Mother in-law and one brother Gar-
net (Lois) Stamm, Sisters Jan Beck, Carol (Ellsworth)
Custer, and brother in-law, Harold (Tub) Carlin.

Memorials in the name of Ivyl Carlin, may be given
to the First Lutheran Church, 701 S. Defiance Street
Stryker, Ohio 43557 , Stryker Schools Foundation 400
S. Defiance Street, Stryker Ohio 43557 or CHP-Hos-
pice 1215 S. Portland Street., Bryan, Oh 43506. On-
line condolences may be offered to the family at www.
grisierfh.com. Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker has
been entrusted with arrangements.

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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WAUSEON POLICE gate Complaint (April 13) Woodland Ave., Assist 45/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(April 11) 482 E. Airport Hwy., alarm (April 16) 940 E. Oak St., Investigate Rescue-ill Hutchison, Joshua A. (Bryan, Ohio).
Drop Complaint (April 13) Airport near S. Main, Dis-
(April 11) 810 N. Shoop Ave., Disabled (April 16) 940 E. Oak St., Juveniles abled Vehicle 72/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Vehicle (April 16) 219 S. Fulton St., Escort (April 13) Airport@Scott Rd., Assist O. Johnson, Cordell L. (West Unity,
(April 11) 720 Wauseon Senior Villas, (April 16) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 93, S. P.
911 Hang Up Contact In Person Welfare Check (April 13) Chestnut St., Child Custody Ohio). 67/55 speed. Fine: $71; Costs:
(April 11) 267 Enterprise Ave., Dog (April 16) 236 S. Shoop Ave., Larceny (April 13) W. Garfield, Suspicious $79.
Bite (April 17) 519 Ottokee St., Assault Person
(April 11) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 93, (April 17) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Larceny (April 13) Lawrence Ave., Domestic Jones, Bethany R. (Edgerton, Ohio).
Run Away or Unruly (April 17) 230 Clinton St., Investigate dispute Expired plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(April 11) 478 E. Airport Hwy., Complaint (April 14) Paigelynn St., Warrant Arrest
Narcotics (April 17) 230 Clinton St., Animal Call (April 14) N. Main St., Downed Cable Katschke, Kendra R. (Hicksville,
(April 11) 300-B N. Shoop Ave., Acci- (April 17) 1190 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 10, Line Ohio). OVI. Fine: $850; Costs: $204;
dent (Property Damage) Investigate Complaint (April 14) Maddie St., Intoxicated Jail: 180 days with 150 days suspend-
(April 11) 230 Clinton St., Theft of Cell (April 17) 104 W. Chestnut Ct., Person ed. Operator’s license suspended from
Phone Vandalism (April 15) Airport near Scott, Acciden- December 23, 2017 to December 23,
(April 11) 840 W. Elm St., Investigate (April 17) 133 Clinton St., 911 Hang tal Alarm 2020. Work release granted. Driving
Complaint Up Contact In Person (April 15) Alpine Dr., Domestic under suspension. Fine: $100.
(April 11) 227 Wabash St., Neighbor (April 17) 230 Clinton St., Found Violence
Trouble Backpack (April 15) Parkside Dr., Tree Down Lautermilch, Jennifer R. (Bryan,
(April 11) 303 S. Maplewood Ave., 911 (April 17) Potter St.@Sycamore St., (April 15) E. Airport Hwy., Non injury- Ohio). Traffic control device. Fine: $46;
Hang Up Contact In Person Suspicious Vehicle crash Costs: $79.
(April 11) 385 Joanna Dr., Welfare (April 17) 1480 N. Shoop Ave., Investi- (April 15) Franklin St., Peacekeep
Check gate Complaint (April 15) Dodge St., Domestic Violence Lucas, Jody M. (Bryan, Ohio). Driv-
(April 11) 151 S. Fulton St., ing under suspension. Fine: $300;
Harassment SWANTON POLICE WEST UNITY POLICE Costs: $84; Jail: 90 days with 90 days
(April 11) E. Oak St@N. Fulton St., In- (April 1) Sanderson St., Possible Over- (April 9) Theft suspended. Operator’s license sus-
vestigate Complaint dose (April 10) Lockout (2) pended from April 13, 2018 to July 12,
(April 12) S. Shoop Ave.@E. Chestnut (April 1) Ohio Turnpike, Assist O. S. P., (April 11) Agency Assist 2018. Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
St., Animal Call Search (April 11) Speed/Warning
(April 12) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 14, (April 1) S. Main St., 911 Hang-Up (April 12) Medical Emergency Mahan, Gregory A. (Defiance, Ohio).
Neighborhood Trouble (April 2) Co. Rd. 1, Assist Rescue-ill (April 12) Animal Problem Expired plates. Fine: $35; Costs: $79.
(April 12) 1375 N. Shoop Ave., Larceny (April 2) Harriett Rd., Assist Deputy (April 12) Agency Assist
(April 12) 841 N. Shoop Ave., Escort (April 3) Valleywood Dr., Suspicious (April 12) Driving Under Suspension/ Maynard, Teresa L. (Bryan, Ohio).
Funeral Person Citation 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(April 12) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Acci- (April 3) Airport@Main, Non-injury (April 12) Speed/Warning (2)
dent (Property Damage) Accident (April 13) Unsecure Premises Moser, Carol J. (Defiance, Ohio).
(April 12) 525 N. Shoop Ave., Suspi- (April 4) Miller Ave., Loud Noise (April 13) Agency Assist 71/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
cious Person (April 4) Dodge@Walnut, Open Door (April 13) Animal Problem
(April 12) 1205 N. Shoop Ave., Escort/ (April 4) N. Main St., Accidental Alarm (April 13) Speed/Warning Niese, Connie S. (Bryan, Ohio).
Parade (April 4) Main St., Found Property (April 14) Noise Complaint 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(April 12) 227 Wabash St., Neighbor- (April 4) E. Airport Hwy., Warrant (April 14) Well-Being Check
hood Trouble Arrest (April 15) Agency Assist Orlowski, Roseann M. (West Unity,
(April 12) E. Linfoot St.@Old Orchard, (April 5) Carriage Lane, Theft (April 15) Speed/Warning (2) Ohio). Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
Accident-injury (April 5) N. Main St., Unlock Vehicle
(April 12) 1000 N. Glenwood Ave., In- (April 5) S. Main St., Welfare Check WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC Osmun, Douglas E. (Edgerton, Ohio).
vestigate Complaint (April 5) S. Hallett Ave., Assist Rescue- Beaty, Carolyn L. (Edgerton, Ohio). Passing in hazard zone. Fine: $50;
(April 12) Clinton St.@W. Oak St., Ani- ill 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Costs: $79.
mal Call (April 5) Maddie St., Domestic Dispute Booher, Anthony R. (Sherwood,
(April 13) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1000, (April 5) W. Garfield, Suicidal Threats Ohio). Traffic control device. Fine: $46; Owens, Denver S. (Bryan, Ohio).
Suspicious Vehicle (April 6) Airport@SH 64, Non injury Costs: $79. Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
(April 13) 783 W. Leggett St., Junk/ Crash Boroff, Robert T. (Sherwood, Ohio).
Abandoned Vehicle (April 6) Co. Rd. 3, Assist Deputy Failure to yield. Fine: $50; Costs: $85. Payne, Letha E. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(April 13) 230 Clinton St., Investigate (April 6) Paigelynn St., Dispute Bowers, Jacob D. (Pioneer, Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Complaint (April 6) E. Airport Hwy., Keys Locked 76/55 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(April 13) 1290 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 10, In Vehicle Brown, Michael L. (Montpelier, Ohio). Perry, Aldythe J. (Bryan, Ohio).
Accident (Property Damage) (April 7) Scott@Airport Hwy., Suspi- Driving under suspension. Fine: $250; 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(April 13) W. Elm St.@N. Brunell St., cious Person Costs: $84; Jail: 90 days with 90 days
Accident-injury (April 8) W. Garfield, Overdose suspended. No future violations within Rathburn, Ryan W. (Edgerton, Ohio).
(April 13) 324 E. Oak St., Civil Matter (April 8) W. Airport Hwy., Accidental next 2 years. Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
(April 13) Ottokee St.@Airport Hwy., Alarm Brumbaugh, Theresa J. (Edgerton,
Accident-injury (April 9) Airport@Co. Rd. 4, Assist Ohio). 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: Root, Jessica L. (Bryan, Ohio). Lanes
(April 13) 258 W. Leggett St., 911 Hang Deputy-Crash $79. of travel. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
up Contact In Person (April 9) E. Airport Hwy., Traffic Assist Carpenter, Cheryl L. (Montpelier,
(April 13) 465 Airport Hwy., Accident (April 9) Peachtree Ln., Identity Theft Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: Rose, Anissa M. (Defiance, Ohio).
(Property Damage) (April 9) Dodge St., Found Wallet $79. 45/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(April 13) 940 E. Leggett St., Alarm (April 9) N. Munson Rd., Probation Cheesbro, Jessica A. (Pioneer, Ohio).
Drop Violation 57/35 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Rowley, Cheryl D. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(April 14) 555 W. Linfoot St., Fire (April 9) E. Airport Hwy., Non injury Clark, Thomas A. (Pioneer, Ohio). 71/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(April 14) 112 Depot St., 911 Hang Up Crash 73/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Contact In Person (April 9) Co. Rd. 1-3, Truck Struck Cox, Erika S. (Archbold, Ohio). Ruetz, Brittanie M. (Bryan, Ohio).
(April 14) 243 Florence Dr., Juvenile Mailbox 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(April 14) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Suicidal (April 10) Paigelynn St., Suspicious Cruz, Edgar E. (Bryan, Ohio). 63/55
Threats Person speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Russell, James (West Unity, Ohio).
(April 14) 224 E. Chestnut St., 911 (April 10) Co. Rd. F, Assist Deputy- Davis, James L. (Edgerton, Ohio). No driver’s license. Fine: $200; Costs:
Hang Up Contact In Person Welfare 65/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. $199.03.
(April 14) 117 S. Fulton St. Unit 202, (April 10) Hallett@Overpass, Non-inju- Dennison, Joseph L. (Bryan, Ohio).
Investigate Complaint ry Crash 43/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Schwab, Shawn M. (Defiance, Ohio).
(April 14) 130 E. Chestnut st., Larceny (April 10) E. Airport Hwy., Welfare Everett, Christine E. (Hicksville, 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(April 14) 940 E. Leggett St., Alarm Check Ohio). 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs:
Drop (April 10) Church St., Parking $79. Shockley, Haley N. (Edgerton, Ohio).
(April 14) 400-B E. Airport Hwy., Wel- Complaint Fair, Austin C. (Stryker, Ohio). Driv- 69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
fare Check (April 10) Paigelynn@Airport, Assist O. ing under suspension. Fine: $350;
(April 14) 129 N. Fulton St., Open Door S. P.-Traffic Costs: $109. Operator’s license sus- Sierra, Ana M. (Defiance, Ohio).
(April 14) 1010 Old Orchard Dr., Sus- (April 10) Dodge St., Dispute pended from April 18, 2018 to October 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
picious Person (April 10) S. Main@Airport, Drug 15, 2018. No future violations within
(April 15) 765 Hemlock, Domestic Possession next 3 years. Singer, John J. (Ney, Ohio). 66/55
Violence (April 10) Dodge St., Suspicious Person Franklin, Brandon S. (Swanton, speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(April 15) 1489 N. Shoop Ave., Alarm (April 11) Dodge St., Assist Rescue Ohio). Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
Drop (April 11) S. Main St., Keys Locked In Greene, Cody C. (Edgerton, Ohio). Stokes, Natasha S. (Bryan, Ohio).
(April 15) 773 N. Shoop Ave., Found Vehicle Expired operator’s license. Fine: $100; Failure to yield. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
Keys (April 11) SH 64 South, Disabled Costs: $79. Expired plates. Fine: $50;
(April 15) 723 S. Shoop Ave., 911 Hang Vehicle Costs: $40. Stoy, Kayla M. (Montpelier, Ohio).
Up Contact In Person (April 12) Maddie St., Suspicious Act Gutierrez, Selene G. (Bryan, Ohio). 45/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(April 15) 135 W. Linfoot St., Fight (April 12) Crestwood Dr., Traffic Arrest Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
(April 15) 104 W. Chestnut St., Investi- (April 12) High School, Harassment Hollstein, Kelly S. (Montpelier, Ohio). Suffel, Jared (Bryan, Ohio). Traffic
control device. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

Thomas, Alexis E. (Montpelier, Ohio).
64/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

Turk, Kenneth J. (Hicksville, Ohio).
66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

Walker, Michael (Montpelier, Ohio).
Driving without license. Fine: $500;
Costs: $109. Operator’s license sus-
pended from April 16, 2018 to October
13, 2018.

Ward, Kelly S. (Bryan, Ohio). 35/20
speed. Fine: $96; Costs: $79.

Whittaker, Jordan R. (Edon, Ohio).
Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.

Yeager, Amber N. (Defiance, Ohio).
Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.

Young, April D. (Bryan, Ohio). Driv-
ing under suspension. Fine: $125;
Costs: $79.

Zuver, Devon A. (Montpelier, Ohio).
40/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL
Crocker, Sean M. (Bryan, Ohio).
Theft. Fine: $250; Costs: $229; Jail:
180 days with 180 days suspended. No

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

future violations within next 5 years. 10 Credit for time served. Ordered to pay all Fulton County Grand Jury
hours walking sign. costs of prosecution, any court appointed
Cruz, Edgar (Bryan, Ohio). Drug para- counsel costs, and any supervision fees
Hands Down 22 Indictmentssion. Fine: $135; Costs: $40.
phernalia. Fine: $96; Costs: $79. Posses- permitted.
Johnson, Darla R. (Mount Blanchard,
Cruz, Gumaro (Bryan, Ohio). Drug Ohio). Count I – Illegal assembly or pos-
paraphernalia. Fine: $96; Costs: $79. session of chemicals for the manufacture
Possession. Fine: $135; Costs: $40. of drugs, a third degree felony. Amended On April 16th, 2018 the Fulton was indicted on two counts of Forgery
Count II – Attempted illegal manufacture County Grand Jury considered the in- and two counts of Failure to Comply
Ellis, James B. (Edgerton, Ohio). Do- of drugs, a third degree felony. Sentenced dictments charging individuals with With order or Signal of a Police Officer.
mestic violence. Fine: $350; Costs: $445; to a 24 month term of incarceration Fulton County Crimes, according to Ful- On or about March 31, 2018 he alleg-
Jail: 180 days with 180 days suspended. through ODRC and a discretionary pe- ton County Prosecuting Attorney Scott edly forged two counterfeit $100 bills.
Drug instrument. Fine: $250; Costs: $45; riod of up to 3 years post-release control A. Haselman. He also allegedly failed to stop his mo-
Jail: 90 days with 90 days suspended. on each count. Sentences to run consec- tor vehicle after receiving a visible or au-
utively. Credit for time served. Ordered ANDREW C. ERBER, age 25, of Na- dible signal from a police office, causing
Emmons, Jonthen E. (Stryker, Ohio). to pay all costs of prosecution, any court perville, IL was indicted on one count of a substantial risk of serious physical
Disorderly conduct. Fine: $100; Costs: appointed counsel costs, and any super- Aggravated Possession of Drugs. On or harm to persons or property.
$85. vision fees permitted. about March 17, 2018, he allegedly pos-
sessed drugs. IAN C. RUFFER, age 28, of Wauseon,
Emmons, Jonthen E. (Stryker, Ohio). Lake, Timothy (Montpelier, Ohio). Do- OH, was indicted on one count of Pos-
Assault. Fine: $250; Costs: $210; Jail: mestic violence, a fourth degree felony. LANCE E. ADKINS, age 31, of Swan- session of Drugs. On or about August
180 days with 180 days suspended. Re- Sentenced to 4 years community control ton, OH, was indicted on one count of 26, 2017, he allegedly possessed a dan-
sisting arrest. Fine: $250; Costs: $45; with a 180 day term of incarceration to be Possession of Cocaine. On or about Jan- gerous drug.
Jail: 90 days with 70 days suspended. served at CCNO. All jail time suspended uary 14, 2018 he allegedly possessed
pending compliance with terms of proba- cocaine. PAUL D. BONGIORNO III, age 32,
Fisher, Jennipher J. (Pioneer, Ohio). of Wauseon, OH, was indicted on two
Theft. Fine: $250; Costs: $204; Jail: 30 ELIZABETH R. NORMAN, age 51, of counts of Aggravated Posession of Drugs,
days with 30 days suspended. 10 hours tion. Fined $1500 and ordered to pay all Swanton OH, was indicted on one count one count of Improperly Handling Fire-
community service. No contact with vic- costs of prosecution, any court appointed of Possession of Cocaine. On or about arms in a Motor Vehicle, one count of
tim. No future violations within next 2 counsel costs, and any supervision fees January 14, 2018 she allegedly pos-
years. sessed cocaine. Possession of Cocaine, one count of Pos-
Futch, Joshua D. (Bryan, Ohio). Drug permitted.
paraphernalia. Fine: $200; Costs: $79. CHAZ S. WITT, age 28, of Montpe- session of Drugs, and one count of Pos-
lier, OH, was indicted on one count of session of Counterfeit Substances. On
Operator’s license suspended from April FAILURE TO FILE Possession of Heroin. On or about No- or about September 14, 2017, he alleg-
16, 2018 to October 13, 2018.
LOCAL TAX
Grabow, Kevin B. (Alvordton, Ohio). Lirot, Logan W. (Montpelier, Ohio). vember 23, 2017, he allegedly possessed edly possessed several dangerous drugs
Possession. Fine: $150; Costs: $79. Op- File city tax – 2015 (Bryan). Fine: $200 heroin. and a counterfeit controlled substance.
erator’s license suspended from April 19, with $200 suspended; Costs: $114; Jail: VICTORIA S. McCLAINE, age 33, of He also allegedly transported a loaded
2018 to October 16, 2018. 30 days with 30 days suspended. No fu- Montpelier, OH, was indicted on one firearm in a motor vehicle.
Lafferty, Shawn J. (Bryan, Ohio). ture violations within next 2 years. Must count of Possession of Heroin. On or TOMAS RAMOS III, age 31, of
Theft. Fine: $250; Costs: $244; Jail: 180 file taxes and make payment arrange- about November 23, 2017, she allegedly Wauseon, OH, was indicted on one count
days with 180 days suspended. ments within 30 days. possessed heroin. of Possession of Heroin and one count of
Like, Justin (Montpelier, Ohio). Theft.
Fine: $250; Costs: $90; Jail: 180 days JOSEPH A. ALVAREZ, age 27, of Fay- Possession of Drugs. On or about Sep-
with 150 days suspended. Credit for time FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC ette, OH, was indicted on one count of tember 13, 2017, he allegedly possessed
served. No future violations within next Bailey, Bonnie S. (Delta, Ohio). 76/55 Aggravated Possession of Drugs. On or heroin and a dangerous drug.
5 years. Restitution - $204.85. speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $85. about October 7, 2017, he allegedly pos-
Barrett, Daniel S. (Delta, Ohio). 71/55 SCOTT H. LAURIE, age 37, of Toledo,
Lirot, Logan (Montpelier, Ohio). Theft. speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. sessed methamphetamine. OH, ws indicted on one count of Break-
Fine: $250; Costs: $220; Jail: 30 days CHRISTIE L. LEFFLER, age 40, of ing and Entering and one count of Theft.
with 30 days suspended. 50 hours com- Baumgartner, Cory G. (West Unity, On or about the month of September
munity service. No future violations with- Ohio). Passenger restraint. Fine: $20; Delta, OH, was indicted on one count of 2017 to October 19, 2017, he allegedly
in next 3 years. Costs: $48. Tampering With Records and one count stole batteries from a Wauseon busi-
of Grand Theft. On or about August ness.
Miler, Jerime N. (Bryan, Ohio). Crimi- Beck, Edgar D. (Archbold, Ohio). 6, 2017 to January 7, 2018 she alleg-
nal trespass. Fine: $200; Costs: $84; Jail: 677/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. edly stole unemployment benefits val- BRANDON RIVERA, age 27, of Arch-
30 days with 30 days suspended. No fu- ued at more than $7,500 but less than bold, OH, was indicted on one count of
ture violations within next 5 years. No Burroughs, Danielle D. (Lyons, Ohio). $150,000. She also allegedly tampered Possession of Heroin and one count of
contact with victim. 69/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $85. with records belonging to a government Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On or
entity. about September 18, 2017, he allegedly
Russell, James A. (West Unity, Ohio). Crowell, Brandon L. (Lyons, Ohio). possessed heroin and drug parapherna-
Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $150; Costs: 73/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. SETH V. FLETCHER, age 18, of lia.
$149. Operator’s license suspended from Wauseon OH, was indicted on one count
April 19, 2018 to October 16, 2018. Flores, Natalia N. (Archbold, Ohio). of Unlawful Sexual Conduct With a Mi- NETHANU D. LYCZKOWSKI, age
Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $48. nor and one count of Pandering Sexually 21, of Swanton. OH, was indicted on
Strohaver, Tyler E. (Montpelier, Ohio). Oriented Material Involving a Minor. On one count of Aggravated Possession of
Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $200; Costs: Frost, Aubrieana R. (Wauseon, Ohio). or about February 13, 2018, he allegedly Drugs. On or about October 6, 2017, he
$90. Drug paraphernalia – 2nd count. 78/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $85. engaged in sexual conduct with a person allegedly possessed a dangerous drug.
Fine: $150; Costs: $40. Possession. Fine: 13 years of age or older, but less than
$150; Costs: $40. Operator’s license sus- Gonzalez, Anthony (Archbold, Ohio). sixteen years of age. He also allegedly MICHAEL P. PRYSTASH, JR., age 44,
pended from April 16, 2018 to October Temporary permit. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. filmed material showing a minor partici- of Napoleon, was indicted on two counts
13, 2018. pating or engaging in sexual activity. of Theft and eight counts of Forgery. On
Green, John H. (Delta, Ohio). 74/55 or about March 15, 2018 to March 22,
Suffel, Jared (Bryan, Ohio). Drug par- speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85.

Green, Joshua L. (Wauseon, Ohio).
67/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.

Hall, Virgil L. (Delta, Ohio). Expired
plates. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
aphernalia. Fine: $96; Costs: $79. Pos- Harris, Heather M. (Montpelier, Ohio). DUSTIN L. FUNK, age 38, of Flint, MI, 2018, he allegedly stole and forged blank
session. Fine: $135; Costs: $40. 37/25 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. was indicted on 12 counts of Nonsup- checks. He also allegedly stole cash val-
Heath, Vicki A. (Delta, Ohio). Driving port of Dependents. On or about Sep- ued at more than $1,000 but less than
on closed road. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. tember 7, 2014 to January 13, 2018, he $7,500.
WILLIAMS COUNTY Holley, Steven T. Jr. (Swanton, Ohio). allegedly failed to provide child support TYLER W. REED, age 25, of Delta,
COMMON PLEAS - SENTENCINGS totaling $39, 519.96. OH, was indicted on one count of Pos-
Edinger, Caysee J. (Montpelier, Ohio). 49/40 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Attempted burglary, a third degree felony. Jacks, Carol A. (Swanton, Ohio). ANDREYA M. STACKHOUSE, age 30, session of Heroin, one count of Posses-
Sentenced to an 18 month term of incar- 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. of Cincinnati, OH, was indicted on six sion of Drugs, and one count of Posses-
ceration through ODRC and a mandato- Kruse, Cheyenne L. (Wauseon, Ohio). counts of Nonsupport of Dependents. sion of Drug Abuse Instruments. On or
ry period of 3 years post release control. 67/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $93. On or about January 1, 2012 to January about December 14, 2017, he allegedly
Leady, Charity R. 13, 2018 she allegedly failed to provide possessed heroin, a dangerous drug,
(Wauseon, Ohio). 68/55 child support totaling $6, 925.49. and drug abuse instruments.
Paulding Murder Suspect speed. Fine: $37; Costs: STEVEN J. VASVERY, age 59, of Na- It should be noted that an indictment
Arrested In Nevada After $93.
Threatening To Kill Himself poleon OH, was indicted on two counts is merely an accusation, and that all
Leu, McKinzie E. (West of Aggravated Posession of Drugs and criminal defendants are presumed inno-
Unity, Ohio). Traffic con- one count of Tampering With Evidence. cent until and unless proven guilty.
trol device. Fine: $37; On or about December 3,
Costs: $93. 2017, he allegedly pos-
sessed dangerous drugs New Sentencing Date For
Mohr, Nichole M. (Ly- and allegedly tampered Ohio Man Who Tried To
ons, Ohio). 68/55 speed. with evidence in an official
Fine: $37; Costs: $85. proceeding or investiga- Help Islamic State
tion.
Noll, Thomas E. (Swan- CHRISTOPHER A.
ton, Ohio). 72/55 speed. BLOOMER, age 43, of
Fine: $47; Costs: $85. Wauseon, OH, was indict-
ed on one count of Pos-
Norris, Ronald W. Jr. session of Marijuana, one
(Archbold, Ohio). 65/55 count of Illegal Cultivation
speed. Fine: $37; Costs: of Marijuana, one count
$85. of Endangering Children,
and one count of Hav-
Obernder, Gregory M. ing Weapons While Under
(Delta, Ohio). 72/55 speed. Disability. On or about
Fine: $47; Costs: $85. May 22, 2017, he alleg-
edly allowed a child under
Rayle, Tammy R. (Desh-
ler, Ohio). 69/55 speed.
Fine: $37; Costs: $93.

Rice, Ryan O. (Wauseon,
Ohio). 78/55 speed. Fine:
$100; Costs: $93.
Robideau, Casie A. age 18 to be on the same
(Wauseon, Ohio). 70/55 property when he alleg-
speed. Fine: $47; Costs: edly cultivated or manu-
$85. factured marijuana. He
Robinson, Angela R. also allegedly possessed a
(Fayette, Ohio). 69/55 firearm when he was not
speed. Fine: $37; Costs: relieved from disability af-
$93. ter having been previously
Rybak, Kristy S. (Delta, convicted of a felony drug
CARLIN, Nev. (AP) — A suspect in an Ohio murder Ohio). Seat belt – driver. offense. FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE VIA AP, FILE
has been arrested in northeast Nevada after threaten- Fine: $30; Costs: $48.
ing to kill himself during a traffic stop in a small town MICHAEL C. OS- NEW SENTENCING ... This undated file photo provid-
along Interstate 80. FULTON COUNTY CIVIL BORNE, age 46, of Delta ed by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in Colum-
For: Smith, Gary L. OH, was indicted on one bus, Ohio, shows Aaron Travis Daniels. U.S. District
Carlin Police Chief Dennis Fobes says 46-year-old count of Trespss in a Judge Edmund Sargus on Wednesday, April 18,2 018,
Matthew Dempsey of Paulding, Ohio is being held in (Swanton, Ohio). Against: Habitation When a Per- rescheduled Daniels sentencing from April 26 to May
the Elko County Jail awaiting extradition. Michalski, Kurt R. (Toledo, son is Present or Likely to 24. Daniels pleaded guilty last July to a charge ac-
Ohio). $1289. be Present and one count cusing him of attempting to travel to Libya to join the
He’s wanted as a suspect in the killing of his of Burglary. On or about Islamic State.
47-year-old girlfriend, Gina Mann. Her body was found For: Willson, Paul S. February 27,2018, he al-
Sunday in the garage at a home where they lived in (Lyons, Ohio). Against: legedly trespassed in a ADDITIONAL POLICE & FIRE NEWS ON PAGE 6
Briceton, Ohio. Fillman, Mary E. (Bryan, habitation when a person
Ohio). $5975. was present or likely to be
Fobes told the Elko Daily Free Press an officer tried present with purpose to
to stop Dempsey Tuesday for making an illegal turn, FULTON COUNTY commit a criminal offense.
but he continued driving and pointed a rifle at his HEALTH CENTER
head before he was persuaded to surrender. He says CAYLOB A. ALCOCK,
Dempsey told police he planned to commit suicide in BIRTHS age 18, of Morenci, MI,
the California Redwoods. It’s not clear if he has a law- (April 16) Alejandra
yer. Oberhaus, Wauseon, Girl.

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8-Year-Old Boy At School 15 Indicted By Williams County Grand Jury
Slashes Other Students With Knife
Members of the Williams County so by a police officer as well as that Perry
SCHOOL INCIDENT ... A sign marks one of the entrances to Pleasantview Elemen- Grand Jury Convened on April 17, 2018 used or possessed methamphetamine on
tary School on Monday, April 16, 2018, in Sauk Rapids, Minn. Authorities say an and returned indictments against 15 indi- that date.
8-year-old student took a kitchen knife to the central Minnesota elementary school viduals facing 25 charges. Those indicted
and attacked three other children on Monday. (Dave Schwarz/St. Cloud Times via include: Kevin T. Ridgway, 36, of Bryan was in-
AP) dicted for Possession of Heroin, a fifth de-
Elizabeth A. Berry, 39, was indicted for gree felony. It is alleged that Ridgway pos-
SAUK RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) — An warded to the Benton County Attorney’s Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a fifth sessed or used heroin on or about March
8-year-old student took a kitchen knife Office. “They don’t charge children this degree felony. It is alleged that Berry pos- 21, 2018.
to a central Minnesota elementary young with crimes,” the chief said “You sessed or used methamphetamine on or
school and randomly attacked three try to get them treatment and help them about March 6, 2018. Stacey M. Saurer, 44, of Fort Wayne,
other children Monday, authorities said. be successful. It’s also possible that hu- Indiana was indicted for Failure to Ap-
man services will become involved in Jessica M. Culbertson, 26, of West pear, a fourth degree felony. It is alleged
Police Chief Perry Beise said the vic- some way.” Unity was indicted for Aggravated Pos- that Saurer failed to appear as required
tims — aged 8, 9 and 13 — suffered “su- session of Drugs, a fifth degree felony. It by the court in connection with a felony
perficial wounds” requiring stitches in In an email to parents, school offi- is alleged that Culbertson possessed or charge.
the attack at Pleasantview Elementary cials said that the parents of the three used methamphetamine on or August 11,
in Sauk Rapids. No one else was hurt. injured students chose to take their 2017. Roger A. Shull, 60, of Edgerton, Ohio
children home or to get additional medi- was indicted for Grand Theft, a fourth
Beise told The Associated Press he cal attention on their own. Jacob T. Kelly Branham, 38, of Gro- degree felony. It is alleged that, on or
didn’t know why the boy did it. ver Hill, Ohio was indicted on one count about October 14, 2017, Shull attempted
One of the injured children is a sev- of Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a fifth to deprive the Ohio Department of Job
“If I could answer that question I enth-grader who was waiting to catch a degree felony. It is alleged that Kelly Bra- and Family Services, Bureau of Unem-
would,” the police chief said. “He ran- transfer bus. The other two are Pleas- nham possessed or used methamphet- ployment Compensation of services total
domly cut three students then walked antview Elementary students. amine on or about November 29, 2017. $9000.
into the office and set the knife down.”
Watkins said the school made mental Braden R. Hahn, 19, of Bryan was in- Troy D. Smith, 20, Williams County
School Superintendent Bruce Wat- health counselors available to students dicted on one count of Burglary, a second was indicted on a total of three counts in-
kins said the boy lashed out at the other and staff. Classes went on as scheduled. degree felony, and one count of Grand cluding Aggravated Possession of Drugs,
students until an adult intervened. The The attacker will not be allowed back in Theft, a fourth degree felony. It is alleged Aggravated Possession of Cocaine, and
incident lasted about 5 minutes and school, the superintendent said. that Hahn unlawfully entered a residential Possession of Heroin. All charges are fifth
took place in a school hallway. property for the purpose of committing a degree felonies. The charges allege that
Sauk Rapids is about 70 miles (113 criminal offense on or about April 4, 2018. Smith possessed or used methamphet-
The incident happened about 7:15 kilometers) northwest of Minneapolis. It is additionally alleged that Hahn stole a amine, cocaine, and heroin on or about
a.m. as students were arriving for class, Pleasantview has 720 students in kin- Plum Crazy AR-15 rifle at that time. April 11, 2018.
Watkins told the Star Tribune of Minne- dergarten through fifth grade, according
apolis. After putting his backpack away, to the school district’s website. Weap- Jennifer J. Holtz, 38, was indicted for Elaine N. Trigo, 35, of Celina, Ohio was
the second-grade student took out a ons in schools and school security have Possession of Cocaine, a fifth degree fel- indicted on a total of three counts includ-
knife and slashed three students with been ongoing issues in the U.S. ony. It is alleged that Holtz possessed or ing Aggravated Possession of Drugs, Ag-
it, the superintendent said. School of- used methamphetamine on or about Feb- gravated Possession of Cocaine, and Pos-
ficials immediately called police and an A 19-year-old former student at Mar- ruary 1, 2018. session of Heroin. All charges are fifth
ambulance. jory Stoneman Douglas High School in degree felonies. The charges allege that
Parkland, Florida, is accused of bringing Erik S. Noykos, 26, of Bryan was in- Trigo possessed or used methamphet-
By the time officers arrived, Beise an assault rifle to the school in February dicted on two counts of Aggravated Pos- amine, cocaine, and heroin on or about
said, the boy was in an office with a and killing 17 students and staff mem- session of Drugs, each a fifth degree fel- April 11, 2018.
counselor and the three injured stu- bers. In December 2012, Adam Lanza, ony, and one count of Failure to Appear,
dents were being treated by the school 20, shot his mother to death at their a fourth degree felony. The charges allege David G. Waue, 31, of Montpelier
nurse. He said the boy was cooperative Newtown, Connecticut, home before that Noykos possessed or used metham- was indicted for Aggravated Possession
with investigators. He said he didn’t killing 20 first-graders and six educa- phetamine on or about March 26 and of Drugs, a fifth degree felony. It is al-
know if the boy had been bullied, or if tors at Sandy Hook Elementary School. March 31, 2018 as well as that Noykos leged that Waue possessed or used meth-
he had mental health issues. Lanza killed himself as police arrived at failed to appear as required by the court amphetamine on or about March 8 and
the school. in connection with a felony charge. March 10, 2017.
Beise said the boy was released to
his parents. The police report will be for- Ty G. Orick, 19, of Bryan was indicted Skyler L. Yoder, 26, of Hicksville was
on one count of Aggravated Possession of indicted on one count of Domestic Vio-
Drugs, a fifth degree felony. It is alleged lence, a fourth degree felony, and one
that Orick used or possessed metham- count of Vandalism, a fifth degree felony.
phetamine on or about March 10, 2017. The charges allege that Yoder caused or
attempted to cause harm to a household
TC A. Perry, 31, of Angola, Indiana was family member on or about February 20,
indicted on two counts of Aggravated Pos- 2018 and that he had previous pleaded
session of Drugs, each a fifth degree felo- guilty to or been convicted of Domestic Vi-
ny; one count of Failure to Comply with olence. It is additionally alleged that Yo-
Order or Signal of Police Officer, a third der caused physical harm to a 2017 Ford
degree felony; and one count of Aggra- Explorer patrol vehicle owned by The City
vated Possession of Drugs, a third degree of Bryan.
felony. It is alleged that, on or about Jan-
uary 18, 2018, Perry possessed or used It should be noted that an indictment
methamphetamine and Fentanyl. It is ad- is merely an accusation, and that all crim-
ditionally alleged that, on or about March inal defendants are presumed innocent
20, 2018, Perry failed to bring a motor ve- until and unless proven guilty in a court
hicle to a stop after beings signaled to do of law.

Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal Shooting
Of Ohio Salvation Army Worker

11 Year Old Student Killed CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland man Cleveland.com reports that the
has pleaded guilty in the fatal shooting 27-year-old pleaded guilty Tuesday to
of a Salvation Army worker who was go- charges including aggravated murder,
During Gun Protest Walkout ing out to collect money at one of the avoiding the possibility of the death
charity’s kettles. penalty. Jones was also charged with
William Jones was charged in the subsequent carjackings, assaults and
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — No charg- across a highway on Friday with several Dec. 2 slaying of Jared Fier-Plesec. In- the shooting of a woman in the leg.
es have been filed in the death of an other students. vestigators say Fier-Plesec was wearing Sentencing is set for May 21. A cousin
Authorities say the sixth-grader and his Salvation Army uniform and had of Fier-Plesec says the deeply religious
11-year-old boy struck by a pickup
truck in El Paso during a school-orga- other students had left the designated stopped to discuss the Bible with some- 21-year-old likely would have objected
nized walkout to protest gun violence. walkout area to go to a park across the one when Jones shot him. to giving Jones the death penalty.

El Paso police spokesman Darrel highway from Parkland Middle School.
Petry said Sunday that the investigation Benko was transported to Universi-
into Jonathan Benko’s death continues. ty Medical Center where he later died. April 28 Marks National
But no charges have been filed against Petry says Diaz remained at the scene
Jesus Diaz, the 61-year-old driver who after the collision and was not injured.

Prescription Drug Take Back Daystruck Benko as he attempted to walk He says no other students were injured.

Jury Convicts Man Of Fatally Fayette, Ohio– On April 28, 2018 the Residents should then make all personal
Fayette Police Department will again be information on the labels illegible before
participating in the National Prescription throwing the labels in the trash.
Shooting Three People In Michigan Drug Take Back Day. The National Prescription Drug Take
The Police Department is working in Back Day is an initiative that addresses
conjunction with the Drug Enforcement a vital public safety and public health
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Jurors have con- Authorities say emergency crews re- Agency to give area residents another op- issue. Medicines that languish in home
victed a man in the deaths of three people sponding to the fire found John Naum, portunity to rid their homes of potentially cabinets are highly susceptible to diver-
found fatally shot inside a burning Flint Kenneth Curler and Tiff Loisell suffering dangerous expired, unused and unwanted sion, misuse and abuse. Rates of pre-
house. from gunshot wounds. Naum and Curler prescription drugs while also helping pre- scription drug abuse in the United States
The jury found 27-year-old Tyree Jam- died at the scene, while Loisell died the vent pill abuse and theft. Residents can are alarmingly high, as are the number of
aul Culberson of Mount Morris guilty on next day. bring their pills for disposal to the Fayette accidental poisonings and overdoses due
three counts of first-degree premeditated Police said they believe the attack was Police Department at 102 West Main St. to these drugs.
murder for the December 2016 attack. drug-related and that Loisell was the in- on Saturday April 28 between 10am and Studies show that a majority of abused
MLive.com reports Culberson also was tended target. Culberson’s sentencing is 2p. This is a free service and residents prescription drugs are obtained from fam-
convicted of first-degree arson and various scheduled for May 15. He faces a manda- can remain anonymous when dropping ily and friends, including the home medi-
other weapons and drug charges. tory term of life in prison without parole. off medications, no questions asked. cine cabinet. In addition, Americans are
Chief Simon reminds area residents now advised that their usual methods of
Indiana Gets Another $11M To that they will no longer be able to accept disposing of unused medicines- flushing
liquid medications, new or used needles them down the toilet or throwing them in
or syringes, or other non-pill forms of the trash- both pose potential safety and
Combat Heroin, Opioid Abuse medication. He advised that his office will health hazards.
continue to receive medications in pill Chief Simon also stated as part of this
form. initiative, his office will continue to accept
Chief Simon is asking residents to re- prescription medications from residents
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A federal agency treatment and recovery services for people move the pill medications from the bottles throughout the year. CVS Drugstores has
has awarded Indiana nearly $11 million addicted to opioids. or blister packs and put the pills in a bag donated a drop off box that is in the en-
for the second straight year to fight the or box before bringing the pill medications trance to the village offices that is avail-
state’s opioid abuse crisis. U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks says the fed- to the Police Department. Residents can able during business hours, or when the
eral money provides “a greater sense of then remove all labels containing iden- Police Department is staffed. Chief Simon
The Health and Human Services fund- hope” to people suffering from substance tifying information from the bottles and is encouraging everyone to turn in pre-
ing is among $485 million recently award- abuse, their families and law enforcement, blister packs before throwing the empty scription drugs that are expired or no lon-
ed nationwide to combat heroin and opioid first responders and medical personnel bottles and blister packs in the trash. ger needed.
abuse. working on the epidemic’s front lines.

Indiana was awarded $10.9 million, the The grant will be administered by the
same amount it received last year. That state of Indiana, which will determine
funding supports a variety of prevention, funding for specific programs.
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Small Plane Crash Kills Two Going To Eight Arrested In Undercover
Notre Dame (South Bend, IN) Alumni Meeting Operation Aimed At Reducing
Demand For Sex Trafficking
WILLIAMSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A small but was diverted to the Altoona airport.
plane that crashed in central Pennsylva- University of Notre Dame President
nia killed two men who were traveling to
Indiana for a University of Notre Dame Rev. John Jenkins says the men were
alumni conference. Stephen Grady and James Durkin, who
were on their way to the Notre Alumni
The Federal Aviation Administration Association Leadership Conference this
says the single-engine aircraft crashed weekend.
around 8:45 a.m. Thursday in a residen-
tial area in Williamsburg, about 10 miles He says Grady graduated in 1974 and
(16 kilometers) east of Altoona. The plane Durkin was a member of the Notre Dame
had taken off in Lancaster and was origi- Club of Harrisburg, but not an alum-
nally bound for South Bend, Indiana, nus. The National Transportation Safety
Board is investigating.

OSHP Investigating Fatal
Motorcycle Crash In Henry County

Harrison Township – Troopers from Ram on the driver’s side.
the Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State Mr. Dalton was ejected from his mo-
Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal
crash that occurred on US 6, west of torcycle and struck a guardrail on the
Township Road 8, Harrison Township, roadside. Mr. Weichers safely got out
in Henry County. of his Dodge Ram prior to it catching on
fire.
On April 22, 2018, at approximately
3:23 p.m., a Suzuki motorcycle, oper- Mr. Dalton was pronounced deceased
ated by Joshua Ryan Dalton, 27 years at the scene. He was wearing a helmet
of age, of Morristown, Tennessee, was at the time of the crash. Mr. Weichers
traveling east on US 6. A 2009 Dodge suffered minor injuries. He was wear-
Ram, operated by Ronald W. Weichers, ing his seat belt at the time of the crash.
62 years of age, of Napoleon, Ohio, was
turning left from a private driveway onto The crash remains under investiga-
US 6 to travel west. Mr. Weichers put tion. The Ohio State Highway Patrol
his motorcycle down on the roadway was assisted at the scene by the Henry
in an attempt to avoid the collision but County Sheriff’s Department, J & R’s
the Suzuki motorcycle struck the Dodge Towing, the Henry County Coroner’s Of-
fice and the Ohio Department of Trans-
portation.

Police: Two Killed In (WARREN, Ohio)—Ohio Attorney Gen- rested on felony charges of promoting
Shooting Outside Ohio Nightclub eral Mike DeWine and Warren Police Chief prostitution (F4) and possession of crimi-
Eric Merkel today announced that an nal tools (F5) after investigators said he
undercover operation aimed at reducing made statements to an undercover officer
demand for sex trafficking has led to the allegedly in an attempt to recruit the offi-
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Police in the James died at a hospital. arrests of eight men, including one sus- cer to work with him in the sex trade.
southwest Ohio city of Dayton say two Dayton police say they were called to pect who investigators believe was alleg-
people have been fatally shot outside of Ricky’s Jazz Lab shortly after 3:30 a.m. edly attempting to recruit an undercover Joseph Tennant, 44, of Youngstown,
a nightclub. Saturday. Harris and James were found officer into the sex trade. The suspects was charged with promoting prostitution
The victims have been identified as inside a pickup truck parked outside were taken into custody yesterday as part (F4), possession of criminal tools (F5),
29-year-old Darion Harris and 28-year- the club. Police haven’t released any of an investigation by the Warren Police and solicitation (M3) after he allegedly at-
old Ashley James, both of Dayton. Har- additional details or information about Department and Mahoning Valley Human tempted to purchase sex for himself and
ris was pronounced dead at the scene. possible suspects. Trafficking Task Force, which is part of for a friend.
Ohio Attorney General DeWine’s Ohio Or-
Toledo Pastor, Family Members ganized Crime Investigations Commission. The following six suspects were arrest-
The eight suspects were arrested af- ed on charges of possession of criminal
ter investigators said the men responded tools and/or solicitation:
Enter Pleas To Reduced Charges to online advertisements placed by law
enforcement. The suspects allegedly ex- • Dain Bancroft, 55, Mineral Ridge: So-
changed messages with an undercover of- licitation (M3), possession of criminal tools
ficer and arrived at a location in Warren (M1)
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A pastor and derly conduct. expecting a sexual encounter for-hire with
two family members accused by police The three faced aggravated robbery an adult female. • Patrick Cassidy, 54, Hubbard: Solici-
of robbing a Sunday school teacher at tation (M3), possession of criminal tools
gunpoint at their Ohio church have charges after police said Zelda Morris “This investigation shows that the de- (M1)
pleaded no contest to reduced charges. took items from the teacher’s purse dur- mand for sex trafficking is still being fueled
ing a confrontation in February. by people looking to purchase sex through • Jay Barbe, 55, West Farmington: So-
The Blade reports 50-year-old The online sites,” said Attorney General DeW- licitation (M3)
Rev. Anthony Morris of Toledo’s St. Defense attorney Neil McElroy says ine. “My office and our partners in law
Paul’s AME Zion Church entered a plea the pastor’s wife and daughter only enforcement will continue to aggressively • Phillip Salus, 50, Salineville: Solici-
fought with the victim, and the pastor tation (M3), possession of criminal tools,
Thursday to misdemeanor assault. His pulled the gun to break it up. (M1)
monitor websites and applications where
wife, 46-year-old Zelda Morris, entered Anthony and Zelda Morris could re- sex is being marketed and intend to hold • Donald Lingenfelter, 48, Sharon,
a plea to criminal endangering and their ceive six months in jail during sentenc- those buying and selling sex - and the Pennsylvania: Solicitation (M3), posses-
18-year-old daughter, Kamali, to disor- ing May 21. websites that host sex-trafficking ads - ac- sion of criminal tools (M1)
countable.”
“Warren Police will continue its online •Bryan Calai, 35, Warren: Solicitation
presence to investigate those who come (M3), possession of criminal tools (M1)

Police: Passer-By Catches into the City and contemplate similar bad The Mahoning Valley Human Traffick-
acts as those arrested in this recent sting,” ing Task Force includes investigators from
the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office,
Child Falling From Porch Roof said Warren Police Chief Eric Merkel. “We Ohio Attorney General DeWine’s Bureau
will continue to partner with the Ohio At- of Criminal Investigation Crimes Against
torney General’s Office and the Mahoning Children Unit, Warren Police Department,
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — Police say the house, banging on the side to try to Valley Human Trafficking Task Force to Austintown Police Department, New Mid-
a passer-by caught a small child who get the attention of someone inside. deter these types of individuals from com- dletown Police Department, Ohio Adult
fell from the roof of a porch at an Ohio The boy then fell, but she was able mitting their crimes in Warren.” Parole Authority, and Ohio State Highway
home. to catch him, preventing him from get- Lamont Davis, 20, of Warren, was ar- Patrol. Authorities with the Warren Law
A police report says the woman was ting hurt. She returned the child to his Director’s Office, Trumbull County Sher-
iff’s Office, Howland Police Department,
and Ohio Investigative Unit assisted with
the investigation.

mother inside the home.
The mother told police the boy must

have slipped through a window to get
driving down a street in Sandusky on
Sunday when she saw an 18-month-old

Ohio Marijuana Legalizationboy hanging from the edge of the porch
roof. The Sandusky Register reports on the roof. A local child welfare agency Petition Rejected
that she stopped her car and ran toward was notified.

Ohio Sheriff Backs Investigative Staff (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—The Ohio Attor- statement of the proposed amendment,”
Two Years After Eight Killed (Unsolved) ney General’s Office today rejected the Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine
petition for a proposed amendment to the stated in his letter rejecting the petition.
PIKETON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio sheriff on Tuesday expressed confidence in the Ohio Constitution which would legalize “However, I must caution that this letter
says he remains confident in the staff in- investigative staff while announcing he marijuana in Ohio. is not intended to represent an exhaus-
vestigating the unsolved killings of eight would not make comments ahead of the tive list of all defects in the submitted
family members nearly two years ago. anniversary. On April 9th, the Ohio Attorney Gen- summary.”
eral’s Office received a written petition to
The anniversary of the April 22, 2016, Reader says he’s based his decision amend the Ohio Constitution, entitled In order for a constitutional amend-
slayings is Sunday. The case involves on respect for the victims and their fam- the “Marijuana Rights and Regulations ment to proceed, an initial petition con-
seven adults and a teenage boy from ily and friends. He also says he doesn’t Amendment” from the attorney repre- taining summary language of the amend-
the Rhoden family who were found shot want to compromise the investigation. senting the petitioning committee. The ment and 1,000 signatures from Ohio
to death at four homes near Piketon in summary was rejected for several rea- registered voters must be submitted to
southern Ohio. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investi- sons, including: the Ohio Attorney General. Once the sum-
gation has yet to announce suspects or mary language and initial signatures are
Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader arrests tied to the killings. • The summary language giving the certified, the Ohio Ballot Board would de-
General Assembly authority to regulate termine if the amendment contains a sin-
Coroner: Death Of Fort Wayne Man “marijuana commerce” does not accu- gle issue or multiple issues. The petition-
Who Rammed Building Ruled Suicide rately reflect the actual amendment lan- ers must then collect signatures for each
guage. issue from registered voters in each of 44
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — A coroner ramming it into an apartment building’s of Ohio’s 88 counties, equal to 5 percent
has ruled that the death of a northeast- brick wall. • The summary omits references in the of the total vote cast in the county for the
ern Indiana man inside a van that caught amendment that “Marijuana businesses office of governor at the last gubernatorial
fire after he repeatedly rammed it into an The Allen County coroner’s office said shall be lawful only in those voting pre- election. Total signatures collected state-
apartment building was a suicide. Thursday that the 44-year-old man died of cincts in which the majority of the voters wide must also equal 10 percent of the
thermal burns and his death was a suicide. approved this section.” total vote cast for the office of governor at
Fort Wayne police say the man briefly the last gubernatorial election.
exited the van Wednesday after an officer Police say the death happened during • The summary omits references in the
ordered him to leave the vehicle. But police an apparent domestic dispute and officers amendment that “The General Assembly The full text of today’s letter and of
said, however, the man re-entered the van had been called to the same address earlier shall within 240 days after the effective the initiative petitions submitted can be
and it burst into flames as he continued Wednesday to investigate a domestic dis- date enact and enable laws, rules, and found at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/
pute. regulations consistent with this section.” Petitions.

“For these reasons, I am unable to cer-
tify the summary as a fair and truthful

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Ohio Woman Indicted For Forgery, Court Affirms Indiana Law Banning
Theft From Elderly Victim Abortions Is Unconstitutional

(LONDON, Ohio)— Ohio Attorney Bureau of Criminal Investigation inves- INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A federal ap- funerals be held for fetal remains and
General Mike DeWine announced today tigated the case as part of Attorney Gen- peals court judge has agreed with a lower women undergo an ultrasound at least
that a London, Ohio, woman is now fac- eral DeWine’s Elder Justice Initiative. court ruling as unconstitutional an Indi- 18 hours prior to an abortion.
ing felony charges following an inves- ana law prohibiting abortions sought be-
tigation conducted as part of his Elder Attorney General DeWine launched cause the fetus has been diagnosed with U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Wal-
Justice Initiative. the Elder Justice Initiative in 2014 to in- a disability. ton Pratt issued a preliminary injunction
crease the investigation and prosecution in June 2016. At the time she said the
Ashley Muncie, 33, was indicted by a of elder abuse cases and improve vic- The Thursday ruling by Seventh Cir- law violated U.S. Supreme Court prec-
Madison County grand jury on charges tims’ access to services in Ohio. Anyone cuit Judge William J. Bauer on Thursday edents that protect a woman’s right to
of forgery and theft, both felonies of the who suspects incidents of elder abuse deals with a 2016 law signed by former choose an abortion before a fetus is vi-
fourth degree. or financial exploitation should contact Gov. Mike Pence that would prohibit able.
their local authorities or the Ohio Attor- women from getting an abortion due to a
Muncie is accused of forging more ney General’s Elder Justice Initiative at fetus’s race, sex or diagnosis of disability. ACLU of Indiana executive director
than $6,000 in checks belonging to an 1-800-282-0515. Jane Henegar said in a statement the de-
elderly West Jefferson man between No- The law also requires the identities cision affirmed a woman’s right to make
vember 2012 and April 2013. The vic- Warning signs of elder abuse include: of abortion providers be made public, her own medical decisions.
tim suffered from dementia. • Changes in an older adult’s physi-
“The victim in this case trusted the cal appearance, such as weight loss or
defendant, but our investigation found unexplained bruising or bleeding Indiana Bounty Hunter
that the trust was built on nothing but • Changes in an older adult’s person-
deception,” said Attorney General DeW- ality or mood
ine. “The suspect allegedly helped her- • Changes in an older adult’s financ- Sentenced To 110 Years For
self to his checking account, and these
es or money management
• A dominating, threatening caregiver
or new “best friend”

• Exclusion from other family mem-
charges are the first step in holding her
accountable for these crimes.”

Tomahawk Killing Of 2 TeensThe case is being prosecuted by at-
torneys with Attorney General DeWine’s bers or friends
Special Prosecutions Section. Special • Changes in an older adult’s home INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis following day. The boys’ bodies were not
agents with the Ohio Attorney General’s bounty hunter has been sentenced to 110 found for weeks.
environment years in prison for killing two teenagers,
Jurors convicted Watkins last month
Ohio Jury Convicts Uber including one he suspected of burglariz- on two counts of murder, rejecting his
ing his home. claims that he acted in self-defense when
A judge on Friday ordered consecutive the boys pointed a gun at him. Authori-
55-year sentences for 52-year-old Kevin ties say the teens were each struck seven
Driver Of Sex Charge Watkins for killing 15-year-old Timmee times by a tomahawk.
Jackson and 16-year-old Satori Dion Wil-
liams on Dec. 24, 2015. Williams’ mother Watkins said in court he wasn’t a mon-
ster as others described him but couldn’t
The woman testified she woke up on spotted blood on Watkins’ property the explain how he ended up killing the teens.
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A jury in north-
east Ohio has convicted an Uber driver March 25, 2017, and discovered Frank-
lin having sex with her at her home.
She testified she pushed him out of the
room but doesn’t remember much else
of having sex with an alcohol-impaired
woman without her consent after giving

Classes Canceled After Gunfire Hitsher a ride.
Southern Michigan School (Jackson)34-year-old Brandon Franklin, of Tall-
The Akron Beacon Journal reports because she was intoxicated.
Franklin testified the woman initiat-
madge, was convicted Friday in Akron of ed the sexual encounter. The judge re-
sexual battery. Franklin testified at his voked Franklin’s bond after the verdict.
three-day trial the 22-year-old woman He could face five years in prison at sen- JACKSON, Mich. (AP) — Classes are
willingly had sex with him. tencing May 22. canceled at a school district in south-
ern Michigan a day after gunfire ap-
parently from a nearby neighborhood
OSHP Investigating shattered windows of two occupied
high school classrooms.
Plane Crash In Henry County No one was injured at Jackson High
School in Thursday afternoon’s shoot-
ing. The Jackson Citizen Patriot re-
ports that police say two bullets that
Harrison Township – Troopers from the Henry County Airport. Upon land- hit the school likely came from the STRAY BULLETS ... In this Thursday,
the Bowling Green Post of the Ohio State ing, the plane ran off the north side of area of an apartment complex across April 19, 2018 photo, a bullet hole is
Highway Patrol are investigating a plane the runway, where it overturned and the street. Police were working to de- shown in a window at Jackson High
crash that occurred on the runway of came to rest on its top. termine whether the school was tar- School in Jackson, Mich., prompting
the Henry County Airport. geted or if it was stray gunfire that hit the school to go into lockdown. Classes
Mr. Gerhardt Jr., 59 years of age, of the building. were canceled Friday, a day after gunfire
On April 21, 2018, at approximately Napoleon, Ohio, was not injured. His
1659 hours, Troopers were dispatched passenger, Audra A. Smith, 51 years of The school was put on lockdown
to a plane crash that occurred at the age, of Napoleon, Ohio, suffered minor Thursday after the shooting.
Henry County Airport, located at 10646 injuries and was transported to Henry
County Road O, Napoleon, Ohio, in Har- County Hospital. Both subjects were Jackson Public Schools Superin-
rison Township. wearing 4 point harnesses when the tendent Jeff Beal described the high
plane overturned. school as an “unfortunate victim of
After taking flight from the Henry The crash remains under investiga- neighborhood violence.” The shooting apparently from a nearby neighborhood
County Airport and then returning,
a Taylorcraft BC12-65 single-engine, tion. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is under investigation and tips from shattered the windows of two occupied
flown by Walter Bernard Gerhardt Jr., was assisted at the scene by the Henry the public are being sought in the classrooms. (J. Scott Park/Jackson Cit-
landed on the runway from the east of County Sheriff’s Department. case. izen Patriot via AP)

Ohio Woman Killed, Man & Two
Infants Hurt In Amish Buggy Crash

CLASSES CANCELED ... In this Thursday, April 19, 2018 photo, Jackson police
stand guard outside Jackson High School in Jackson, Mich., during dismissal fol-
lowing a lockdown after two windows at the school were shattered by bullets. Class-
es were canceled Friday, a day after gunfire apparently from a nearby neighborhood
shattered the windows of two occupied classrooms. (J. Scott Park/Jackson Citizen
Patriot via AP)

Man Found Slain In Indiana
Recreation Area (Rural Angola/
FATAL CRASH ... Police investigate the scene where authorities say an Amish buggy Fremont) Was From Michigan
has been struck from behind, killing a woman and critically injuring a man and two
infants, Friday, April 20, 2018 in Sidney, Ohio. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office FREMONT, Ind. (AP) — Authori- An autopsy determined that the
says the buggy was properly lit when it was struck around 9 p.m. Friday. Sidney ties say a man found slain earlier this death was a homicide and the cause
is about 75 miles northwest of Columbus. The driver of the vehicle that struck the month in a recreation area in northeast- was multiple blunt force traumatic inju-
buggy fled on foot after the accident and was arrested a mile from the scene. (Jim ern Indiana most recently lived in mid- ries to the head.
Noelker/WHIO-TV via AP) Michigan.
Indiana State Police, Indiana conser-
SIDNEY, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say an Amish buggy has been struck from be- Indiana State Police on Thursday an- vation officers and the Steuben County
hind in Ohio, killing a woman and critically injuring a man and two infants. nounced an update on the homicide in- coroner’s office are working together on
vestigation, saying that the body found the investigation. Anyone with informa-
The Springfield News-Sun reports the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says the April 13 by workers at Trine State Rec- tion that might be helpful in the inves-
buggy was properly lit when it was struck around 9 p.m. Friday. Sidney is about 75 reation Area in Steuben County had tigation asked to contact Indiana State
miles northwest of Columbus. been identified as 29-year-old Nigel Je- Police in Fort Wayne.
rome Headley of Lansing.
A 23-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The infants were flown
to a Dayton hospital. The man was taken to a local medical facility and transferred ADDITIONAL POLICE & FIRE NEWS ON PAGE 9
to a Dayton hospital.

Sheriff Lt. Tim Bender says the four were members of the same family. Their
names haven’t been released. The driver of the vehicle that struck the buggy fled
on foot after the accident and was arrested a mile from the scene.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Edon Police Chief Addresses Council
About Critical Need For Officers
POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS wait till June. Second of all, they’re
By: Timothy Kays going to be very green, and it takes
Judge Won’t Order Flint Bottled THE VILLAGE REPORTER a considerable amount of time to get
Water Program To Resume them trained to actually be ready for
If you are a currently certified the road.”
WATER CRISIS ... Special Prosecutor Todd Flood uses a chalkboard as he ques- Ohio peace officer and are looking for
tions witness Dave Jansen, senior assistant director for the Genesee County drain some good paying part-time work, Chief Szymczak continued, “What
office, during the preliminary examination of employees of the Department of Envi- Chief Tom Szymczak of the Edon Po- it boils down to is it’s down to my-
ronmental Quality, Friday, April 20, 2018, at Genesee District Court in Flint, Mich. lice Department would love to talk self and one other officer. What I’d
(Jake May/The Flint Journal-MLive.com via AP) with you. like to do, is be able to schedule a
Safety Committee. I’ve talked with
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A federal judge has denied a request to order Michigan of- Chief Szymczak addressed mem- Chad. I’ve talked with Spencer (Kai-
ficials to resume distribution of free bottled water in Flint. bers of the Edon Village Council ser - Councilor). I’ve talked with Dan
during their regular session on the (Ankney - Councilor). I didn’t get a
The Flint Journal reports that U.S. District Judge Judith Levy sided with the evening of April 16, and outlined chance to talk to David (Loughbor-
state, which announced an end to the program on April 6. Tests show Flint is far the growing need for part-time help ough - Councilor). I’ve talked with
below the federal action level for lead as it recovers from a lead-contaminated water in the Edon Police Department. the Mayor. I’d like to have a Safety
crisis. “There’s a couple things that you Committee meeting so that we can
need to know,” he said. “Brad Mc- discuss not just the hiring, but have
Some residents and Mayor Karen Weaver say bottled water should remain avail- Bride will be leaving at the end of the some other things that we need to
able until home water lines are replaced, a job that will last until 2020. month. He is one of our part-time of- look at that have been discussed be-
ficers. He is going back to the Bowl- fore.” Councilor Kaiser posed a date
A resident filing the lawsuit said lead in his water tested far above the federal ing Green area, Wood County, and and time of 6:00 p.m. on April 20,
action level. The judge wasn’t swayed, since the man isn’t living in the home. Levy taking a job where he grew up in. and the other members of the com-
said Friday that denying the request wouldn’t cause irreparable harm. mittee agreed to set the meeting for
He drives an hour and a half one that time.
Information from: The Flint Journal, http://www.mlive.com/flint way, just to come here, and has been
the last six months since he’s been Other items coming before Coun-
Muncie, Indiana Man Convicted Of here. He’s been offered two jobs over cil on the evening included a re-
Five Felonies In Attempted Bombing there, about twenty minutes from his minder that the annual Spring Trash
house. Obviously, that’s a heck of a Pickup is schedyled for May 5. Coun-
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A Muncie man accused of planting an explosive device in lot easier for him. Also, Kyle Wheeler cilor Warren Hulbert reported that
an attempt to kill his ex-girlfriend has been convicted of five felony charges. has decided that he wants to back April 28 at 9:00 a.m. will kick off the
down on his schedule a little bit be- Park Cleanup Day. “Everyone is wel-
A Delaware County jury convicted 39-year-old Lionel Ray Mackey Jr. on Thurs- cause of his commitment to his chil- come to come help,” Councilor Hul-
day night of possession of a destructive device or explosive, attempted aggravated dren being involved in sports, 4-H, bert said. “We’re going to try to get
battery, intimidation, criminal recklessness and conspiracy to compel perjury. and other things of that nature.” stuff painted, weeds pulled, mulch,
etcetera. Don Walton will have all the
But The Star Press reports jurors were deadlocked on an attempted murder “Obviously, that has created supplies out there that we need. We
charge that was the most serious charge Mackey had faced. somewhat of an issue,” Chief Szymc- just need man power.”
zak continued. “I placed an ad in
Prosecutors say they plan to bring Mackey to trial again on the attempted mur- the Bryan Times...we received no Ms. Bidwell reported that the vil-
der charge. That count alleges that he tried to kill his ex-girlfriend in December responses. I asked Chad (Ordway - lage can now accept credit cards
2016 with a bomb left at her Muncie home after she ended their relationship. Edon Village Administrator) to place for payments of income taxes and
a sign out there (in front of the Vil- utilities. There will be a one per-
That incident prompted a partial evacuation of the central Indiana city’s down- lage Office) for us, with no response. cent surcharge for credit card use
town. Heidi (Bidwell - Edon Fiscal Officer) up to $33.00, then a three percent
did receive one e-mail I believe. I re- surcharge for anything over $33.00.
Ohio Says Keep Ex-High School sponded to the young man; he’s out payments can now also be made on-
Athlete On Sex Offender List of Indiana. He has no OPOTA (Ohio line via the village website.
Peace Officer Training Academy) cer-
tificate, or anything like that. I went Mr. Ordway reported that the last
on Indeed and placed an ad there as filter will be on line by the end of the
well. Much to my chagrin...$16.00 a week at the Water Plant. Referencing
day to advertise. I’m not going to pay the Water Plant Addition Project, Or-
that kind of money. For a part-time dway said that bids should be com-
job, that’s a lot.” ing in on May 4. He also said that
the village needs to get a new storm
“I had two replies, and the two peo- siren on order. The subject will be
ple that replied didn’t even meet the discussed at the upcoming meeting
minimum requirements of having an of the Safety Committee. There is a
OPOTA certificate. I did call out and five to seven week lead time required
talk to the Director of Admissions for delivery of the siren.
out at Northwest State Community
College. They have posted a copy of Council retired into executive ses-
our ad at the Admissions Office there sion to discuss impending litigation.
as well. They have an academy class
that will be coming out in June. Un- Timothy can be reached at
derstand that even when they do [email protected]
come out in June, first of all...I can’t

In this March 15, 2013, file photo, a Feb. 22 filing in Jefferson County ju- PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
Ma’lik Richmond sits in court before the venile court.
start of the third day of his trial on rape FULL ATTENTION - Village Solicitor Tom Thompson and Edon Mayor Duane Thiel
charges with co-defendant Trent Mays Richmond has portrayed himself as a listen attentively to the report of Chief of Police, Tom Szymczak.
in juvenile court in Steubenville, Ohio. victim of the criminal justice system and
An Ohio judge has scheduled a Thurs- sought the lowest possible punishment Akron Passes Law Raising
day, April 19, 2018, hearing about for his actions, including categories on Age To Buy Tobacco Products
whether Richmond, a high school and the sex offender list, Canepa said.
college football player convicted as a ju- AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Akron is joining a list of Ohio cities that require people buy-
venile of raping a 16-year-old girl dur- Richmond, now 21, was convicted in ing tobacco products to be at least 21 years old.
ing an alcohol-fueled party, should be 2013 of raping the West Virginia girl at
removed from the state’s sex offender a party that followed a football scrim- City Council members voted in support of the measure Monday night. The new
listings. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, Pool, mage the previous year. He served nine law says businesses that sell tobacco products to underage customers will first get
File) months in detention, nine months on a warning. A $500 fine will be imposed for a second violation and a $1,000 fine for
parole, and later rejoined the Steuben- a third offense.
By: Andrew Welsh-Huggins ville football team. He went on to play at
ASSOCIATED PRESS Youngstown State University. Mayor Dan Horrigan says the legislation puts Akron “on the right side of his-
tory.” Councilmen Bob Hoch and Donnie Kammer voted against the measure. They
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A man con- After his conviction, Richmond was say the issue should be decided by state or federal legislators or through a state-
victed as a juvenile of raping a 16-year- ordered to register his address every six wide ballot initiative. Nine other Ohio cities have passed similar laws, including
old girl has consistently tried to mini- months for the next 20 years. In 2014, Cleveland and Columbus.
mize his involvement in the crime and Judge Thomas Lipps agreed to reclassify
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Canepa, an assistant Attorney General fenders Brooke Burns and Katherine
working as a special prosecutor, said in Sato argued in a March 19 court filing.

The 2012 case drew international
attention because of the role of social
media publicizing the assault, initial al-
legations of a cover-up by local authori-
ties and frustration that more football
players weren’t charged.

Last year, Youngstown State side-
lined Richmond after getting backlash
about his playing football. After Rich-
mond sued, a settlement with the uni-
versity allowed him to stay on the active
roster.

As that controversy played out, Rich-
mond’s father, Nathaniel Richmond, was
killed in August 2017 in an unrelated
confrontation when he shot a judge in a
courthouse parking lot and a probation
officer returned fire. The judge had been
overseeing a wrongful death lawsuit the
father filed against a housing authority

Andrew Welsh-Huggins can be
reached on Twitter at https://twitter.
com/awhcolumbus.

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Library News Hillsdale City, County (Michigan) Sued
After Man’s Wrongful Prison Stay

Swanton Library May 2018 Storytime HILLSDALE, Mich. (AP) — Police in turned out that Hart didn’t need to reg-
Hillsdale County are pursuing an ap- ister. He should have been removed in
Classes For Preschool Age Children peal after a judge said they can be sued 2011.
for errors that led to a 17-month prison Hart sued Hillsdale County sheriff’s
stay for a man who didn’t belong on officers and Hillsdale city police, saying
On Tuesday mornings, Swanton • Once Upon a Story, for ages 3 to Michigan’s sex offender registry. his rights were violated. They argued
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to have fun and learn at the same time prison in 2015 after the state Correc- rejected their position. The judge put
through weekly classes held at the li- • Tales for Tots, for babies and tod- tions Department discovered the mis- the lawsuit on hold Monday while the
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teens and adults, on Tuesday, May 15 tend. ents will be seamlessly transferred to McCaslin said. “However, AIRS was
from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Express your ar- The Pioneer Branch Library is locat- other providers when Family Service of unwilling to complete the certification
tistic side and create an original floral Northwest Ohio, an ADAMhs-funded within the timeline needed. Conse-
design acrylic painting on canvas board ed at 106 Baubice Street. For more in- agency, closes on April 30. quently, our 2-1-1 authorization ends
while sipping on a glass of fruit infused formation, please contact Karen Harris with the closure of Family Service of
at 419-737-2833. He told board members during a

Saturday morning (April 14) meeting Northwest Ohio on April 30.”
Pioneer Branch Library that board staff and other providers However, A Renewed Mind Behav-
have been working on the details of the ioral Health will continue to operate
transfer of services since Family Ser- the area’s 24 hour, 7 day a week crisis
vice of Northwest Ohio’s Toledo office service hotline for mental health and
Acrylic Painting Class notified the board in January that they addiction crises using the 800-468-
would be closing both Four County HELP (4357) toll free number that has
Family Center and Comprehensive Cri- been in use prior to and during the
sis Care by the end of April. time when 2-1-1 could also be used.
The Pioneer Branch Library will be holding an Acrylic Painting Class, for teens The board had a $1.6 million con- Following McCaslin’s update on the
and adults, on Tuesday, May 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and on Saturday, May 19th
at 10am. Express your artistic side and create an original floral design acrylic tract with Family Service to provide a transition of services from Family Ser-
painting on canvas board while sipping on a glass of fruit infused ice tea. This variety of outpatient behavioral health vice of Northwest Ohio to other provid-
FREE event is limited to 12 participants, so you must register to attend. services for youth and adults as well ers, the Four County ADAMhs Board
as prevention services through Four agreed to allocate up to $300,000 in
The Pioneer Branch Library is located at 106 Baubice Street. For more informa- County Family Center and to provide unused funds from the Family Ser-
tion, please contact Karen Harris at 419-737-2833. mental health crisis assessments, op- vice contract to Maumee Valley Guid-

Royal Tea To Be Held At Bryan Library erate 10-bed crisis stabilization units ance Center and A Renewed Mind for
for both youth and adults as well as assuming non-Medicaid services that
operate a 2-1-1 information and re- Family Service had been providing.
ferral call center and crisis hotline The board also approved nearly
You are cordially invited to attend a Royal Tea at the Bryan Main Library, in through Comprehensive Crisis Care. $5 million in service contracts for
honor of the Royal Wedding. Gather together on Saturday, May 19, from 11:00 the fiscal year starting July 1, 2018.
am to 12:30 pm, to watch the nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! Enjoy According to McCaslin, all 890 The following agencies received ser-
scrumptious British finger foods, while sampling several selections of tea. Family Service clients have been vice contracts for the new fiscal year:
transferred to another local behavioral A Renewed Mind Behavioral Health,
This program is free to the public. The library does encourage, but not require, health service provider of their choice $1,600,000; Maumee Valley Guidance
participants to dress in their “Royal” best! The Bryan Main Library is located at 107 and their first appointment with that Center, $1,490,000; Recovery Services
East High Street. Please register at the Adult Desk or by calling 419-636-6734 ext. provider has been scheduled. Most of Northwest Ohio, $525,000; Health
221. of the agency’s employees have been

Senior Citizens Spring Tea To Be hired by other local providers, so in Partners of Western Ohio, $400,000;
many cases the clients will see the and New Home Development Compa-
same doctor and therapist that they ny, $333,000.
Held At The Stryker Branch Library had been seeing before the closure. Also: the University of Toledo Medi-
Most of the mental health educa- cal College (Kobacker Center) for the pe-
tion and prevention programming that riod of April 1, 2018 through June 30,
The Stryker Branch Library will required as there is a limit of 20 spaces Family Service had been providing has 2019, $150,000; the Williams County
be holding its annual Senior Citizens available for this event. You must reg- been transferred to Maumee Valley Health Department (as fiscal agent
Spring Tea on Friday, May 11 from ister by Wednesday, May 09. Stop in to Guidance Center, including Signs of for a grant shared by all four county
10:00 to 11:00 am. Come out and enjoy the library or call ahead to reserve your Suicide, the Incredible Years, and the health departments), $125,000; Ar-
a delicious brunch, wonderful fellow- spot today. youth and adult Mental Health First rowhead Behavioral Health, $100,000;
ship, refreshments including tea and Aid programs. One of the prevention the area drug free coalitions (Swanton
coffee, and special readings. Entertain- This program is free to the public. programs, Families and Schools To- Area, Fulton County, Defiance Coun-
ment will be brought to you by local fa- The Stryker Branch Library is located gether (FAST), will be replaced by Cele- ty and Williams County), a total of
vorite, Donna Albright-Green, who will at 304 S. Defiance Street. For more in- brating Families!, which will be offered $100,000; Northwest Community Ac-
be singing your favorites. Registration is formation or to register, contact Connie by A Renewed Mind Behavioral Health. tion Commission (for the P.A.T.H. Cen-
Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.

McCaslin explained that the 10 bed ter), $65,000; the Center for Child and
“The Art of Letter Writing” youth and adult crisis stabilization Family Advocacy, $40,000; and Quad-
units in Napoleon will be temporar- co Rehabilitation Center, $25,000.
ily closed until an assessment can be
At Stryker Branch Library completed to determine why the units An additional $20,000 was approved
had been operating at less than one- for the Center for Child and Family Ad-
third capacity. vocacy to cover the cost of additional
“In the meantime, we have con- domestic violence group services that
tracts in place with two Toledo facili- the agency has provided during the
On Saturday, May 12 the Stryker Branch Library will be holding the children’s ties (Kobacker Center and Arrowhead current fiscal year. The original con-
program, “The Art of Letter Writing” from 10:00 to 11:00 am. In this program, in- Behavioral Health) to provide those tract was for $40,000.
structor Bobie A. Williams will help children learn the proper way to compose and services until the Napoleon facility is
write letters. All supplies will be provided, (paper, stickers, different colored inks reopened,” McCaslin said. Carla B. Davis, a Toledo attorney,
and pencils) including postage stamps. was approved to provide the board
And, all calls for emergency mental with legal representation at probate
This project is just in time for Mother’s Day. A child can compose a letter to their health assessments will be handled by hearings held at the state psychiatric
mother, friend, loved one, or neighbor that expresses their love and appreciation for A Renewed Mind Behavioral Health. hospital in Toledo. She has represent-
the person they are writing to. This program is for kindergarten through 6th Grade. McCaslin said that all area law en- ed the board at these hearings since
forcement and hospitals have been in- July 1989.
The Stryker Branch Library is located at 304 South Defiance Street. For more
information, please contact Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081. And, the board approved a contract

The Greatest Two Minutes In The formed of this transfer and the same with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (Editor’s
response time protocols will remain in Note: correct spelling) of Toledo to
place. work with the board and staff to de-
Library Kentucky Derby Viewing Party The only service that will end after velop a new five year strategic plan for
April 30 is the 2-1-1 call center that an amount not to exceed $30,000. The
provided both information and refer- current five year strategic plan con-
The Sport of Kings is coming to the Watch the excitement of the Kentucky ral service for all types of needs and cludes at the end of this year.
Williams County Public Library! You Derby on two large screens to see if you an easy connection to the local mental
won’t have to travel to Churchill Downs win, place, or show! health crisis hotline. Following the meeting, board and
to see “the greatest two minutes in staff held their first strategic planning
sports”, as WCPL celebrates the 144th The event will be held in the Carn- McCaslin explained that 2-1-1 call meeting with a representative of Clif-
running of The Kentucky Derby with egie Room of the Bryan Main Library, centers are certified through a national tonLarsonAllen. It’s expected that a
a Derby Viewing Party. The festivities from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. There is no organization called the Alliance of In- final draft of the new five year strategic
start at 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 5th admission fee for this event. As always, formation and Referral Systems (AIRS). plan will be presented to the board in
with hors d’oeuvres and mint juleps, Derby apparel --- decorative hats for the the fall for approval.
ladies, bowties for gents --- is encour- “The board and the local United

along with an explanation of such terms aged. Space is limited, so please pick up
as ‘trifecta’. Derby related games are your ticket at the Local History Center,

Woman Hurt At Ohio Fair Getsalso in the offering along with the offi- located at 107 East High Street, or call
cial betting to win prizes, which will be Jane or Denver at (419) 636-6734, ext.

$1.8M From Ride Owner, Otherspresented after the running of the race. 275.
Teen Make & Take Program
NEWARK, Ohio (AP) — A woman who pay for ongoing care for Lambert, who
suffered a traumatic brain injury in a remains in a long-term care facility.
For May At Edon Branch Library thrill ride accident at last year’s Ohio Lambert will get $1.1 million and the
State Fair will receive $1.8 million. remainder will pay attorneys and other
A judge this week approved the set- expenses.
The Edon Branch Library holds a weekly Make & Take Program for teens, on tlement that calls for the ride’s owner,
Thursdays from 3:00 to 7:00 pm, in the library meeting room. Each month will have Amusements of America, and two pri- She was 18 when a carriage on the
a different Make & Take project. May’s project will be creating Bleach Pen T-Shirts. vate inspection companies to pay Jen- Fire Ball ride broke apart last July, kill-
The Make & Take projects is FREE to atend. nifer Lambert’s legal fees and medical ing a teenager and seriously injuring
The Edon Branch Library is located at 105 South Michigan Street. For more expenses. her and three others. The family of the
information, please contact Cyndi Jewell at 419-272-2839. The settlement includes a trust to man who died has reached a proposed
$1.3 million settlement.

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Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 11

WEDCO Launches Detailed Study On Supply Chain Director Added To
Williams County Housing At April 18 Public Forum Spangler Management Committee

PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF our assessment,” he said. “Essentially, it’s data gath- Spangler Candy Com- his master’s degree in
ering, seeing properties, getting our hands on every- pany announced that Supply Chain Manage-
EXPLAINING THE STUDY ... Pete DiSalvo of DDA ad- thing that we can, and talking to as many people as Ryan Miller, Director of ment from the Eli Broad
dresses the audience on the purposes of his firm’s up- we can; understanding what are some of the issues, so Supply Chain, will join Graduate School of Man-
coming study at the April 18 public forum on housing that during our analysis phase we can look into those the company’s Manage- agement at Michigan
in Williams County. and make sure that we are leaving no stone unturned. ment Committee. State University. He was
We want to look at the entire breadth of housing in the promoted to Manager of
By: Timothy Kays county, a continuum of housing if you will, from first “Spangler Candy Com- Supply Chain/Logistics
THE VILLAGE REPORTER time home buyers and renters, to retirement housing pany has more than 700 at Spangler in 2016, and
“Collectively, you’re looking at probably an addi- and maintenance free housing, condominiums. We suppliers in 37 states, to Director-Supply Chain
tional 300, 400 or 500 new jobs coming to Williams want to look at price points. What can the market sup- and we ship our products in 2017. Ryan and his
County in the next couple years. A couple questions port?” to retailers throughout wife, Andrea, have two
come to mind. Where are we going to get these people the United States and sons, Miles and Riley.
from, and are we ready for them?” These questions “Essentially, we will provide all this information in across the world. Sup-
were posed by Matt Davis, the Executive Director of a report that can be taken to developers,” Mr. DiSalvo ply chain management Spangler Candy Com-
the Williams County Economic Development Corpora- continued. “Developers can then see it, and react to is critical to our success pany has been family
tion (WEDCO) as he opened a public forum on housing it. If we say that there’s a market for a certain price as a manufacturer,” said owned and operated in
in Williams County on the evening of April 18. point, we know there’s a price point that developers Kirk Vashaw, Chairman Bryan, OH since 1906. It
“We would contend that we might need to do a little can’t even build at, so we want to stay away from that. and CEO. is one of the largest lol-
research and a little preparation in order to prepare for We want to say here are some opportunities in each of lipop producers in the
these new opportunities that are in front of us,” Mr. the communities and population centers. If in some Spangler President world and the only major
Davis continued. “Hence...housing. Do we need more of the communities we find out that the market is not and CFO Bill Martin candy cane producer in
housing? Do we need a different type of housing than ready for new housing, whether it’s rental or for sale, added, “Ryan’s extensive the United States. Other
what we have here currently? Are we hitting enough we will discuss different things that community can do education and experience products include Saf-T-
price points? Do we have the right type of housing to get in line for the future, so the next time the market in managing the sup- Pops® and Spangler Cir-
in our area?” Mr. Davis then turned the floor over to turns, you’ll be ready for that kind of housing and the ply chain and logistics at cus Peanuts.
Mr. Pete DiSalvo, the Principal of DDA, the DiSalvo market can support it.” Spangler for the past 10
Development Advisors, LLC. DDA has been tasked by years will be a huge asset
WEDCO with a study of the housing situation in Wil- Mr. DiSalvo then opened the floor for discus- for our leadership discus-
liams County, and how it will impact future economic sion from the audience, and there was a substantial sions.”
development amount of subjects that came to the fore. The first
Mr. Di Salvo addressed a diverse audience made up point was brought forward by Ms. Renee Isaac, who A lifelong resident of
of governmental officials, business owners, realtors, asked if local ordinances have been looked at pertain- Bryan and a graduate of
and concerned citizens. “We are in the first phase of ing to the maintenance of homes and properties have Bryan High School, Ryan
been looked at. She noted that the Village of Archbold received his bachelor’s
has ordinances on the books that prohibit trailer parks degree in Finance from
and junk housing within village limits. “I understand Hillsdale College in 2008,
that their ordinances are very, very strict,” she said, and the same year joined
“...and enforced. Do you look at that as a part of your Spangler Candy Com-
criteria?” “We will,” replied Mr. DiSalvo. “We’ve heard pany as Production Stan-
some discussions about that earlier. I know communi- dards Analyst.
ties that have put those type of ordinances into effect,
and some that have had to retract them because of le- In 2014, he received
gal issues. We’re not going to get into detail in regards
to the legality of it, but rather show some examples Cameron Hospital Introduces
and things you may want to look into.” Audiology Services

Several different points were brought up, rang- Angola, Ind. – Camer-
ing from price points and financing challenges, to on Hospital is pleased to
the types of housing needed to attract various demo- welcome Jody Larimore,
graphics...from blue collar workers, to executives. Mr. Au.D. Larimore joins the
DiSalvo took in these points, facilitating the exchange Cameron medical staff
of ideas amongst the audience, while taking notes on specializing in the diagno-
these ideas. These points, and many more, will all find sis, treatment and man-
their way into the aforementioned report that will be agement of hearing disor-
prepared and submitted by DDA at a future date. ders. She will be serving
the tri-state community
“This is an effort that is headed up by WEDCO, but in the Cameron ENT & Al-
was financed by our communities,” said Mr. Davis. lergy Angola office, located
“They saw the need to do a study like this, and stepped in the Cameron Medical
up to the plate, donated money and financed this ef- Office Building at 306 E. Maumee St., Suite 303.
fort. It is a true county effort.
Larimore completed her undergraduate degree at
Tim can be reached at [email protected] Radford University (Virginia), her Master’s degree from
the University of Georgia, and her doctorate degree from
Michigan Senate: Medicaid Recipients Must Find Work Salus University in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. She
comes to Cameron from Dayton City School (Dayton,
By: Alice Yin need to do to allow Healthy Michigan to survive,” Shir- OH) where she served as an educational audiologist.
ASSOCIATED PRESS key said. “Because if we don’t, it won’t.”
Audiology is the medical profession trained in the
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Some Michigan able-bodied It is unclear what the fiscal consequences of a work evaluation and treatment of hearing loss and related
Medicaid recipients may soon lose their health insur- requirement would be. Michigan’s nonpartisan Senate concerns. To determine the plan of care for a patient
ance if lawmakers approve a proposal requiring them to Fiscal Agency estimates $20 to $30 million in annual experiencing audiologic issues, Larimore uses a variety
prove they work or are training to work for at least 29 administrative costs to monitor the mandate. of tests to determine the nature of the individual’s hear-
hours a week. ing. After the testing is complete, Larimore creates a
However, most recipients of Michigan’s Medic- treatment plan with each patient to best address their
The proposal passed the GOP-controlled Senate aid expansion would be untouched by Shirkey’s pro- issues and concerns. Testing is available on Mondays
passed in a 26-11 vote on Thursday. Now headed to posal. University of Michigan researchers who studied and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. by appoint-
the House, the legislation would strip the public ben- Healthy Michigan enrollees in 2016 found 54 percent ment. And when applicable, Larimore can order, fit and
efit from able-bodied adults unable to meet the work were employed or in school. Of the 28 percent out of assist patients with hearing aids.
quota by Oct. 1, 2019 through any combination of the work, three-fourths reported a chronic health condition
following: work, employment-related education, job or despite not receiving federal disability benefits. “Please help us welcome Jody to the Cameron team,”
vocational training, an internship or substance abuse said Connie McCahill, President and CEO. “We are so
treatment. “It seems probable these work requirements will only pleased to once again be introducing a specialist who
apply to a small group of enrollees,” said Dr. Renuka will serve our patient’s needs without them having to
“’Is having Medicaid an important asset to you and Tipirneni, the study’s lead author. travel outside the county.”
your family?’” bill sponsor Sen. Mike Shirkey said he
asked Medicaid enrollees. “Almost without a doubt Claire Maitre, a 62-year-old Medicaid recipient in For more information, or to set up an appointment,
the answer is yes. Then the next question is why. Why Ann Arbor, said if Shirkey’s bill passes, she would rath- please call 260-667-5773.
would you allow it to lapse?” er be uninsured during her final year before retirement
than abandon her caretaker duties for her grandchil- FROM SALE
Shirkey, a Clarklake Republican, estimates the pool dren. TTOO
of affected enrollees could reach 300,000 Michigan
residents. The state has 2.5 million total Medicaid re- “These politicians are caught in an ideology that SOLD
cipients, almost 700,000 of whom were added by the does not work for Michigan’s families,” Maitre said.
“Healthy Michigan Plan,” which is Gov. Rick Snyder’s Are you thinking of selling?
version of the 2010 Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid ex- Indiana Prison Guard I would like to be your Realtor!
pansion to low-income adults. Helps Save Infant
Choking On Food • Serving all of Williams, Fulton,
Exemptions include pregnant women, people receiv- Defiance and Henry Counties.
ing unemployment or disability benefits, caretakers for CARLISLE, Ind. (AP) — A guard at a southwestern
children under 6 and full-time students. Indiana prison is being credited with helping save an • Over 30 Years of Experience
infant who was choking on food in the prison’s visiting in handling your most valuable asset.
Snyder, a Republican, does not support the bill as is, area.
said his communications director, Ari Adler. • Remax National Recognition
Prison officials say Officer Regina Ward was work- - Reaching buyers from across
“Despite our efforts to work with Sen. Shirkey, this ing in a Wabash Valley Correctional Facility visiting the globe.
version of the bill is neither a reasonable nor respon- room April 1 when she noticed the 1-year-old chok-
sible change to the state’s social safety net,” Adler said. ing on a potato chip. Ward offered to help the stricken • Honest, Dependable and Ready
“We should not jeopardize the success of Healthy Michi- baby and the infant’s grandmother handed her the to Go to Work for You!
gan, which has helped hundreds of thousands of Michi- child. She then gave the infant back blows until the
ganders.” potato chip was expelled.

Republican leadership in both chambers are warm Ward then returned the infant to the grateful grand-
to the idea. Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof of mother. She says she just reacted by “instinct” and
West Olive said work requirements will make able- “did what I’m trained to do.”
bodied adults “self-sufficient” and House Speaker Tom
Leonard from DeWitt “supports the concept in general,” The (Terre Haute) Tribune-Star reports that Ward
said his spokesman, Gideon D’Assandro. has worked for 25 years at the prison near Carlisle,
about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Terre Haute.
After amendments to soften Shirkey’s measure were
shot down, Democrats took the floor to blast the major- Call
ity party for what they said was punishing the poor.
Jeanne Shankster
“What we’re doing is setting up a system that’s not RE/MAX Preferred AssociAtes
designed to keep people healthy or put people to work,”
Ann Arbor Democrat Sen. Rebekah Warren said. “It’s 224 North Main Street, Bryan Ohio
designed to prevent access to health care.”
419-212-1491
Michigan’s bill follows in the footsteps of a long-
standing conservative dream to wean people off Med- [email protected]
icaid, which has ballooned into the nation’s largest homesbyjeanne.com
health insurance program. In January, the Trump ad-
ministration gave states the green light to hold Medic-
aid recipients to a work requirement. So far, Kentucky,
Indiana and Arkansas have ushered the rule in and at
least eight other statehouses have OKed work man-
date bills, according to the National Academy for State
Health Policy.

“This kind of legislation, now that the economy and
the environment has changed, is precisely what we

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12 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

55 Years & Older Housing Montpelier Council Reviews
Questioned In Metamora Medical Marijuana Ordinance
By: James Pruitt with the local food bank.
PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF the process of doing a cost comparison THE VILLAGE REPORTER LED light bulb sales are going great,
between installing a private system and
FUTURE DISCUSSION ... Metamora installing a forced main and tying into The Montpelier Village Council con- village officials report. Demand is out-
Mayor Ken Wysong will discuss with the village sewer main at CR 3. vened a 2nd public hearing regarding stripping supply. Village Administrator
Fulton County Commissioners the pros- regulations on medical marijuana cul- Kevin Brooks said the asphalt plants
pects of Metamora being a site of 55 or Staff will look into any ramifica- tivating, processing and dispensary fa- will be opening soon, and the village
older housing. tions for allowing the tie-in while out- cilities. There were no citizens in atten- will be getting some of the potholes and
side village limits. The village is looking dance for the public hearing. streets repaired.
By: James Pruitt for alternatives to bird spikes for park
THE VILLAGE REPORTER shelters after the cost was prohibitive. Ordinance 2232 governs Medical The steering committee and Pogge-
Is Metamora an ideal location for Spikes run about $1.40 per foot, mean- Marijuana cultivators, processors, and meyer Design Group met recently re-
housing for adults 55 and older? That’s ing the total cost would be $5,200 to do dispensaries, as those terms are defined garding the Iron Horse River Trail
the question one local man would like both park shelters. in the applicable sections of the Ohio project. Council approved Mayor Steve
answered. Administrative Code, are permitted only Yagelski recommendation appointing
Jeff Truckor, who owns industrial The Lutheran Church is paving its in zones M-1 and M-2 within the village. Kurt Roan and Laura Gray to the Wil-
land on the east end of town and resi- parking lot and would like to extend The Zoning Inspector shall not issue a liams County Regional Planning Com-
dential property on the northeast cor- paving north onto village property. It ap- Zoning Certificate to any Medical Mari- mission.
ner, spoke at the April 16 Village Council pears the railroad has an easement in juana
meeting. In light of the Nexus gas line this area. The council voted to approve Council approved a change or-
projected to go through industrial prop- the request with Sauerlender abstain- Cultivator, Processor, or Dispensary der from Peterson Construction in the
erty in June, Truckor has voiced interest ing. unless the applicant provides proof that amount of $73,892 for work on the
in development on the land. such applicant has complied with all Waste Water Treatment Plant improve-
He wanted to know if the village coun- The council instructed the Land and applicable state law requirements. Med- ment project. This still leaves a contin-
cil is proactive toward expansion and fu- Buildings Committee to get bids to run- ical Marijuana Cultivators, Processors, gency of $10,000 and the village also
ture development. He has been talking ning tile in the area where water pools in and Dispensaries, shall not be located has the ability to secure 1 percent fund-
with Matt Gilroy with the Fulton County the park and tiling into 10-inch tile run- within 500 feet of the boundaries of a ing over that amount if needed.
Economic Development office and grants ning to the creek. parcel of real estate having situated on
are available for business district im- it a school, church, public library, pub- Council gave a first reading to Ordi-
provements on a cost-sharing basis. Council agreed to purchase a bench lic playground, or public park. nance 2232 An Ordinance to establish
Council members agreed areas in in memory of Sierah Joughin to be regulations regarding medical mari-
town, especially in the downtown area, placed in the park at a cost not to ex- This section does not apply to re- juana cultivation facilities, processing
are in need of improvement. There many ceed $500. Council agreed on the style of search related to marijuana conducted facilities, and retail dispensaries. (Full
vacated buildings in town, especially on the bench. The bench is 4 feet wide and at a state university, academic medical ordinance can be found in the agenda
Maple Street. Truckor said there has made of composite material; the price in- center, or private research and develop- packet online.
been talk on the county level the east end cludes engraving. ment organization as part of a research
of the county needs residential housing, protocol approved by an institutional re- Nikki Uribes reported income
especially development for people age 55 Curbside pickup postcards mailed view board or equivalent entity. tax collections as of March 2018 as
and older. out April 11. Steve Venia granted per- $353,581.03 compared to $673,643.74
Council member Justin Kreischer mission to purchase chains and straps Council member Melissa Ewers not- and $481,165.63 in 2016 and 2017 re-
said when Gilroy last spoke with coun- to tie down tractor while transporting ed she has contacted Nikki Uribes and spectively. The village should have a
cil he said Metamora was not a poten- on trailer. Council approved a request Becky Semer for information regarding truer accounting in May.
tial site for development for 55 and older by Evergreen Community Library for a utility rules and regulations. A resi-
housing. Truckor said he was told dif- waiver of the park shelter rental fee for dent had approached her about an is- ARS is having a Large Trash drop-off
ferently. its Summer Reading picnic July 24. sue. They moved from a residence where at the Montpelier Street Dept. on Sat-
Mayor Ken Wysong said he will bring they had not paid their utility bill and urday, April 28th from 8 a.m. to noon.
this discussion up at the next Fulton Park-O-Rama raffle tickets have been moved in with another person living in There will be personnel from the Street
County Economic Development meeting. printed. Raffle tickets were dropped off at Montpelier. Dept. on site to assist citizens.
In other news: Council approved a an EYA meeting for ball coaches to dis-
motion to spend around $1,150 pur- tribute to players. The village is hopeful They were confirming that the person The village has placed an ad request-
chase 40 tons of beach sand to replace players will sell (10) $1 raffle tickets. All allowing them to move in could face ter- ing sealed bids for the village’s 2012
existing sand in the volleyball court. proceeds from the raffle benefit the vil- mination of service. They were advised McNeilus 17 years rear loader/packer
Employees will remove existing sand. lage park. that is correct, as some persons attempt and approximately 12 Dumpsters. The
The allocation for park capital outlay to avoid payment of their utility bills by village has placed a reserve of $30,000
was increased by $2,000. The United Council scheduled the next Park-O- seeking shelter in another residence. and a right to refuse all bids received.
Methodist Church is building a new Rama meeting for 7 p.m. Monday, April Bids will be accepted until 4:30 p.m.
church west of town. Church leaders 30 at the village office. Council met in The village does provide up to two April 27and publicly opened at 9 a.m.
have asked for permission to tie into the regular session Monday, April 16, 2018 payment arrangements a year as long as Monday, April 30.
village sewer system. The church is in at 8:00 p.m. Mayor Wysong read the those arrangements are kept, and they
Sheriff’s report for March. can provide phone numbers for agen- Montpelier Rotary is conducting its an-
cies that assist citizens with payment of nual fundraiser and will have a vehicle up
Deputies spent 50.5 hours patrolling utilities. for raffle parked at the Main Street Park.
the village during the month. Of those, This year’s vehicle is a Jeep.
15.75 hours spent on the morning shift, The community garden on Henry
17 hours on the afternoon shift and 17.5 Street is looking nice, and it is tied in James can be reached at
hours spent on the midnight shift. Of- [email protected]
ficers handled 10 complaints.
NFL’s Don Jones Takes
Council member Brooke Smith is un- Special-Needs Student To Prom
able to attend May 7 council meeting.
Wysong will be attending EDC dinner
meeting April 26. Council agreed to pay
$25 cost of dinner.

On the recommendation of Rick Mei-
ring, the village sewer consultant, the
mayor will be looking into using/hiring
Waterville’s I&I camera truck in hopes of
finding infiltrations. Spectrum is switch-
ing completely to digital. Customers
need to contact them, if they need a digi-
tal converter box.

Fiscal Officer Angela Smith submit-
ted her resignation, effective May 31,
2018, to attend to increased needs of
family members.

James can be reached at
[email protected]

Swanton Board Of Education Meeting
Highlights The Finishing School Year

By: Bill O’ Connell of May at 6:00 PM, the Middle School
THE VILLAGE REPORTER will celebrate high achieving students
and wonderful artists. The event will
The main focus of April’s Swanton be held at the Fisher Gymnasium to ac-
Board of Education (BOE) meeting was commodate parking and seating a little
the reporting of activities that signal the better. The ALPHA program hosted a
impending conclusion of the 2017-2018 parent information night on April 23rd
school year. High School principal Ja- with Ann Anzalone. She is an expert
son Longbrake informed the Board that in child development and talked to our
ll ACT testing at SHS is complete and parents about growing a healthy brain, PROM DATE ... This photo taken April 13, 2018 by Kristi Martin, shows her daugh-
students have received their results. eating habits and exercising. ter Lindsey Preston, next to NFL player Don Jones at Preston’s prom in Moulton,
Overall, the scores were very favorable Ala. Jones a defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers, too, to the county-wide
and a big thank you was given to Mrs. State testing in English Language event for high school students with special needs. (Kristi Martin via AP)
Kim Floyd for monitoring our ACT prep Arts is complete for the third and fourth
courses. graders. Math for those students test-
ing is ongoing this week. Fourth grade
The 2018 SHS graduation will be students have begun the sixth week MOULTON, Ala. (AP) — A special- Jones is a family friend. His mother
held on Sunday, June 3rd at 2:00 pm. of Crunch Out Obesity Program in PE needs student had a one-of-a-kind prom taught Preston in elementary school.
Seniors will be taking exams on May class. This program is the follow up to date when an NFL player returned to his
24th and 25th, and graduation practice the third grade “Serving Up My Plate” home county in Alabama to take her to Preston’s mom, Kristi Martin, tells
will be held on Friday, June 1st. End program. The purpose of this program is the dance. The Associated Press that Jones danced
of Course Exams (AIR Tests) English to help fight obesity concerns in Fulton with all the students and “made every-
9 and 10 tests will be administered on County. Exercise balls and nutrition will Don Jones is a 27-year-old defensive body feel special.”
April 18th and 19th. History, Algebra be introduced. At the three-week mark back for the San Francisco 49ers who is
and Biology students will be taking their each 4th grade student will go home from Lawrence County. He tells WBRC- Jones played at Arkansas State be-
AIR tests on May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. All with their own exercise ball. Students TV it was a “blessing” to go to the prom fore going pro. He has played for the
testing will be taking place in the Media will have the opportunity to earn prizes Friday night with 18-year-old Lind- Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots,
Center, with no disruption to other stu- sey Preston, who has Down syndrome. New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns
dents in the building during the school and Houston Texans.
day. Geometry and Government tests
will be given later in May. as they turn in weekly journals. At the Ohio Bus Driver Fired After
end of the program, students will par-
The prom and after prom will be held ticipate in an essay contest about how
May 19th at the Swanton Sports Center. they are living healthy. Essay contest
The theme of the prom this year is Great winners will each be awarded a prize.
Gatsby/Roaring Twenties. Thank you,
again, to Mrs. Floyd who is coordinating Young Student Left Alone On BusIn personnel news, Middle School
all prom and after prom activities. principal Matt Smith has been given
a three-year contract renewal. Jeffery MASON, Ohio (AP) — A substitute school bus driver in southwestern Ohio has
Middle School testing is taking place Bella has been hired as Transportation been fired after a sleeping child was left unattended on a bus.
all this week and breakfast is being Supervisor with Mechanic Duties effec-
served prior to the testing which begins tive April 30, 2018 pending the results School officials in Mason tell WXIX-TV that the driver failed to do a mandatory
every morning at 8:15 AM. On the 24th of a background check and drug testing. check of the bus, leaving the young child behind. The student attends the Mason
Early Childhood Center.

Officials say they immediately apologized to the child’s family and notified police
and Child Protective Services. The district is putting new procedures in place to
Bill can be reached at notify parents when a child does not show up to school.

[email protected]

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Archbold Lets SR 66 Shift Park Plans Discussed
Die For Lack Of Support By Delta Village Council
move forward a build op-
tion that would provide By: Bill O’ Connell
long-term results. THE VILLAGE REPORTER
“I can’t believe the no-
build solution is in the Planning Commission recommenda-
best interest of Archbold, tions regarding improvements for the
but there is not the politi- Village park was discussed at length
cal will to do it,” Morton at the April 16th Delta Village Council
said. meeting. There had been talk of moving
Mayor Jeffrey Fryman the park’s playground equipment to the
said any solution other area on the east side of the football field
than a major build project where the new shelter house is to be
will fall short. “The need built. However, the Commission advo-
will continue to get great- cated for leaving the equipment in place,
er over the next 20-30 close to the soccer fields, so children
years,” Fryman said. “We would have a place to play while their
are kicking the can down parents watched games of their siblings.
the road.”
The leading proposal “The reason is they believe it serves
now is to pull some stop the younger population when soccer
signs from CR 24, but or baseball games are going on in that
village officials say the area. A lot of kids utilize that play-
road is not able to sup- ground equipment,” explained Village
PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF port increased truck traf- Administrator Brad Peebles. “It is a be- PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF
fic. “It can’t even handle lief and I do concur that if we do move it
INFORMING COUNCIL ... Fulton County Economic farm equipment,” Coun- its going to come at a hefty price and its PARK PLANS ... Delta Village Adminis-
Development Director Matt Gilroy points out the va- cil member Kevin Eicher not going to be easy. Their thought is if trator points out locations of proposed
cant areas in the Archbold Industrial Park as he talks said. we do anything we should try and figure changes to the Village Park.
to the Village Council about restrictions needed to pro- out how we fund additional playground
tection the existing and future commercial and indus- ODOT will not partici- equipment for the area by the new shel- corridor.
trial businesses. pate in any plan unless ter house.” Ordinance #18-09 authorizing the

By: James Pruitt there is an even swap in The discussion expanded to include Village Administrator to dispose of cer-
mileage. It appeared the other plans for the park such as adding tain surplus property not needed for
THE VILLAGE REPORTER council was going to support an alterna- more soccer fields as well as additional municipal purpose was approved on its
parking. Mr. Peebles used a large aer- first reading.
The village of Archbold is hoping tive that would not include roundabouts ial photograph of the park to show the
to find a solution to truck congestion and grade separation for the tracks, but Council where the proposed changes Ordinance #18-10 was approved with
downtown with a local task force. the council would not even support a would take place. emergency status for the Village to enter
procedural motion to pass the plan as an agreement with Custom Cuts Lawn
The Village Council made no recom- emergency. In other news, an unlimited refuse Care for lawn maintenance services.
mendation to the state about moving SR pickup for the Village residents was
66 west to Township Road 24 in German Archbold is going to have to pay $7 also discussed. Mr. Peebles made the Delta resident Kathy Morr made a
Township. The decision means the vil- million for a new storm sewer and that proposal due to the significant debris monetary donation to the Village in
lage and Fulton County won’t be in the expense could have counted toward the he noticed at some residential locations memory of her late husband, Robert,
running for tens of millions of dollars in local match ($11 million), but that failed during a recent drive around the Village. and recommended the money be put
state and federal funding to transform to sway anyone. The Village would contract Archbold towards constructing walking paths
the rural road into a bypass connecting Refuse Service (ARS) at $140 and the around the parks.
the turnpike and Henry County. In other news, Matt Gilroy of the pickup would take place before the zon-
Fulton County Economic Development ing department would be forced to cite Police Chief Nathan Hartstock re-
The council was the lead government Corp. spoke on the need for council to home owners that would be in violation ported he had met with Dr. Ted Hasel-
agency on the preliminary studies and approve legislation establishing criteria of local ordinances. man, Delta Schools Superintendent and
due to the withdrawal of participation by for the industrial park with the goal of Mayor Dan Miller to discuss assigning a
the Fulton and Henry counties boards protecting its assets from other incom- A first reading of Resolution #18-07 School Resource Officer to the District.
of commissioners, had the responsibil- patible entities. was passed as an emergency authoriz- Currently, officers patrol the school ar-
ity to make a recommendation or let the ing the Village Administrator to accept eas before and after school hours.
question die. The ordinance puts a layer of restric- funds in cooperation with the United
tions on the 57-acre parcel that would States Department of Commerce Eco- The next meeting will be May 7, 2018
The council had been highly support- protect incompatible businesses from nomic Development Administration to at 7:00 p.m. in Memorial Hall.
ive of the option to turn CR 24 into a moving there such as a hospital, farm- assist with construction of the raw wa-
major thoroughfare with a bypass of a ers market, convenience store, daycare ter pumping facilities to serve raw wa- Bill can be reached at
local grain elevator and a grade eleva- or church, Gilroy said. ter customers within the 109 industrial [email protected]
tion for the railroad tracks that bisects
the area. But with opposition coming Additional legislation will be coming Hilltop Begins Search For
from the county boards and German for council to handle wetlands, endan- New Superintendent
Township trustees, they realized there gered species and other areas.
was no support for the 10-20 percent
match require for the funds. Council approved the bid from Ver-
non Nagel to do work on the village ball
diamonds. The bid was $370,090 for to
do Phase 1 drainage and site work im-
A new task force has been formed provements to the park. Park officials
that includes representatives from are extremely pleased with finally being
Archbold, German Township and Fulton able to get this project off the drawing
County. The group meets behind closed board. The Millcreek West Unity Local Board for the Eastern National Archery Tourna-
doors and releases a statement of unity Council approved a resolution sup- of Education is looking for a new superin- ment. The Board approved College Credit
after every meeting. porting the 1.3 mill fire protection ser- tendent after accepting the resignation of Plus Agreements for 2018-2019 for Bowl-
The group is charged with coming up vices levy on the May ballot. The new the previous office holder. ing Green State University, Defiance Col-
with a solution that would be far cheap- levy would be paired with the separate lege, Northwest State Community College,
er than the grand plan. Archbold Village 0.5 and 0.6 mill levies to provide a net Larry Long, who had helmed the dis- Owens State Community College, and the
Council President said the objective is 2.2.-mill support. trict since 2013, submitted his letter of University of Toledo.
to come up with something other than resignation April 4. He had been placed
a band-aid solution. He still wanted to James can be reached at on administrative leave March 22 follow- The Board approved the following em-
ing action by the board. The board’s ac- ployments for 17-18: Substitute teachers
[email protected] tion was the result of an ongoing investi- - Mark Bacon and Elizabeth Becker; Sub-
gation into Long. Due to the confidential stitute cafeteria worker - Jennifer Reams-
Stryker Rotary Sees The Improvements nature of the inquiry, the board won’t di- nyder. The Board approved Tiffany Graber
Made To Williams County YMCA vulge details. as a volunteer softball coach pending
proper certification.
PHOTO PROVIDED According to a letter dated April 16, the
board believes the investigation will con- The Board approved the following
SPECIAL TOUR ... The Stryker Rotary Club traveled to the Williams County YMCA clude shortly and only then will the board contracts for 2018-2019: Rebecca Diaz -
for a tour during their regular meeting on Tuesday evening. The tour was con- release that information. The board ap- Spanish Teacher – one-year limited con-
ducted by Rob Imber, YMCA Executive Director. Many in the group had not seen preciates the positive contributions Long tract - pending the completion of the Al-
the facility for a number of years, and others had never been there. All in the group made to the district during his years as ternative Resident Educator License for
were very impressed by the many offerings of the new and improved “Y”. Rob ex- superintendent, the letter stated. World Languages; one-year limited con-
plained that the improvements were a result of an extensive study that extended tracts for Teresa Doran, Natasha Verhoff,
over two years. The membership was also very involved in the study in an effort “The board releases information when and Melissa Zenz. Three-year limited con-
to meet the needs of the community. Improvements required a number of months it is appropriate to do so, and we take our tracts for Desiree Arps, Sarah Burkhold-
because the facility was open to members throughout the complete process. This legal, ethical, and moral obligations seri- er, Sam Maran, Megan Dellinger, Rachel
required the improvements to be completed in phases, and even though a large part ously. Though curiosity is part of human Gerken, and Dan Hurd. Retire/Rehire –
of the original facility received improvements it was done in a way so members were nature we all need to remember rumors, one-year contract for Helen Phillips.
impacted as little as possible. This method also had benefits in that member could misinformation, and speculative assump-
see progress as each area was completed. The new pool party room offered a place tions are detrimental to all parties in- President Heather Jones stated the
for the group to assemble for a short presentation before the tour. The new locker volved, including our children,” the letter district has two levies coming up for re-
room layout got many positive comments from members of the club. A visit to the stated. newal and the board would be discussing
second floor provided a wonderful view of the new space used for cardio and weight those levies at the May meeting.
equipment. The final room we toured was the play area for children. Pictured in the The Board of Education plans to move
back row from left to right are Ken Culler, Bruce Rosebrock, and Terry Wieland. forward with a search for the next super- Principal Steve Riley reported his
Middle row Rob Imber, “Y” Executive Director, Judy Keller, and Ruth Wieland, intendent. The board will make a formal school had its Junior High Career Day on
Stryker Rotary Club President. In front is Eldred Buehrer. announcement once the position is filled. April 6 and the High School Career Day
April 13.
The board stated that students are its
top priority and precautions are always “Our teachers did an outstanding job
taken to protect the students in situations preparing a wide range of career fields for
like these. our students to learn about and explore.”

In other news, Fourth-grade teacher Junior High: Guest speakers talked
Don Leu, thanked the board and admin- to the students about their careers. Stu-
istration for allowing the fourth-grade dents completed a writing assignment for
classes to take their field trips. The trips English class relating to career day.
for writing assignments help prepare
them for testing. Freshmen: Students toured CK Tech-
nologies, Hillside Country Living, Sauder
The Board approved paying Worline a Manufacturing and Kamco.
$5,000 stipend for superintendent pro tem
duties for remainder of school year. The Sophomores: Students toured a variety
Board approved the resignations of Deb of businesses based on individual student
Connolly - 30 years of service - bus driver interests.
and part-time cook - effective July l, 2018,
and Sean McIntosh - technology coordi- Businesses students visited, included:
nator as of April 7. The Board approved Sauder Village, Pennycrest Gift Shoppe,
the following donations: $200 from Bill Archbold Law Offices, CHWC of Bryan,
Havelec for the Food Pantry; $700 anony- King’s Furnishings, AJ Door, Redline
mous donation to the Baseball Team and Equipment, Tomco, Current Office Solu-
Chet Kuszmaul donated the book, “I am tions, and Testament Tattoo.
George Washington” to the library. The
Board approved an overnight trip - FCCLA Juniors/Seniors: Seniors gave their
State Leadership Conference - April 26-27 culminating Senior project to a panel of
at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. The Board judges and Juniors watched a Senior’s
approved lodging reimbursement up to presentation.
$175/night for volunteer Archery coach
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40
p.m. The next regularly scheduled board
meeting will be Monday, May 21 2018, at
6 p.m. in the library.

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14 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

Fayette Holds 2018 FFA Banquet

By: Rhys Ruger ford, Miah Beauregard, Grace Miller and Brayden Her- VanderVeer had been elected as the new Fayette FFA
Fayette FFA Reporter man. This year these young men and women placed President. Caden Colegrove was Vice-President Elect
first at county level, second at the district level and and Secretary Elect was Zoee Keiser with the assis-
The annual Fayette FFA Banquet was held on April third in their divison at the State Level. tance of Trist Fruchey. Bradyn Ruger was Treasuer
14, 2018. Many members were awarded for their out- with Sydney Borton as Assistant Treasurer. Rhys Ru-
standing performances throughout the past year. The Zoee Keiser, Trista Frucheym Caden Colegrove, ger was Reporter and Addisyn Bentley was Assistant
beginning of the night we started off with a fine ban- Travis Wagner, Jaxsen Wentz, Addisyn Bentley, Bri- Reporter Elect. Sara Fields had been elected as Senti-
quet meal. anna Brubaker, and Bradyn Ruger were all part of this nel. Miah Beauregard had been elected to the position
year’s Urban Soils team. They placed fourth at county of Student Advisor.
The Scholarship Award was introduced to many with Zoee Keiser placing first. All of these members
FFA members who had the ability to combine mem- advanced to the district contest where they placed The twelfth annual FFA Banquet was a great suc-
bership and high scholarship qualities. Maintaining a fifth. Zoee, Bradyn, Addisyn and Travis advanced to cess, with the largest attendance ever with over 300
4.0 GPA this year was: Miah Beaurgard, Zoee Keiser, the State Contest where they competed against teams individuals present. The FFA Chapter is proud of all
and Cassidy Vanderveer. Our members obtaining a from all over the state. those who took the time to participate in a wide variety
GPA of 3.5-3.99 were Kyla Berg, Eli Eberly, Jayden of activities throughout the school year. We are look-
Fairfield, Brayden Herman, Grace Miller, Mia San- Members who participated in the Rural Soils contest ing forward to the 2018-2019 Fayette FFA Chapter to
ford, Tanner Wagner, Grace Eberly,Jose Aguilar, Ad- were Jose Aguilar, Grace Miller, Sydney Borton, Grace have another great, successful year.
disyn Bentley, Caden Colegrove, Bradyn Ruger, Trista Clemensen, Eli Eberly, Phillip Whiteside, Bianca Bus-
Frucheym Sara Fields, Trey Keffer, Damon Lichten- sing, Kyla Bergm Tyrese Pearson, Kirsten Carnicom,
wald, Clayton Pheils, and Braiden Requena. And fi- Mataya Rufenacht, Austin Garza, Trey Keefer, Clayton
nally our members obtaining a GPA of 3.0-3.49 were Pheils, Bradien Requena, Tanner Lemley, Christian
Danny Mclntosh, Jacob Garrow, Tanner Lemley, Brett Renner, Mia Sanford, Sara Fields, Rhys Ruger, Ca-
Merillat, Jacob Myers, Rhys Ruger, Amberly Gaona, leigh Keller, Miah Beauegard, Brayden Herman, Tan-
Austin Garza, Brianna Brubaker, and Kirsten Carni- ner Wagner, Jacob Garrow, Cassidy Vanderveer, and
com. Grace Eberly.

Hilary Opdycke, Fayette FFA Alumini President, Josh Anderson, Christian Renner, and Braiden Re-
handed out 10 awards. Seven FFA Camp Musking- quena competed inthe District small engine contest.
um Scholarship awards were given to: Jensyn Rob- These gentlemen did a great job and we look to see
inson, Grace Eberly, Kirsten Carnicom, Phillip Wh- them improve next year.
iteside, Tyrese Pearson, Madison Baughman, and
Grace Clemensen. This year Hilary Opdycke handed Fayette’s Dairy Judging team competed in the
out three scholarship awards for these following going district contest. Members were challeneged withthe
to the Washington Leaderhsip Conference: Cassidy taks of taking a written test, looking at dairy pedi-
Vanderveer, Sara Fields and Zoee Keiser. grees, judging live animals based on dairy character-
istics. These memebers were: Phillip Whiteside, Tris-
This past year our members had participated in ta Fruchey, Mataya Rufenacht, Travis Wagner, Trey
a wide variety of activities. The chapter keeps track Keefer, Brett Merillatt, Eli Eberly, Bradyn Ruger, Sara
of these events by conducting a participation system Fields, Brianna Brubaker, Cassidy Vanderveer, Grant
which allows students to keep track of their participa- Reinking, and Zoee Keiser.
tion in the chapter. Each and every class has a plateau
that the members try to reach, and these members The District Dairy Food’s team of Christan Renner,
that have met up with their plateau this year include Grace Eberly, Josh Anderson, Kirsten Carnicom and
first year members: Madison Baughman, Miah Beau- Caleigh Keller. These young men and women places
rgard, Bianca Bussing, Grace Clemensen, Tessa De- thirs in the district contest.
Cant, Eli Eberly, Jayden Fairfield, Dalton Hamilton,
Kellie Henry, Brayden Herman, Kyla Berg, Brandon The General Livestock team of Jose Aguilar, Jake
Brown, Danny Mclntosh, Grace Miller, Roman Morr, Myers, Trey Keefer, Jaxsen Wentz, Brayden Herman,
Tyrese Pearson, Jensyn Robinson, Mia Sanford, Bri- Sydney Borton, Rhys Ruger, Sara Fields and Mataya
anna Brubaker, Kirsten Carnicom, Tanner Wagner, Rufenacht. These members judged various classes
Phillip Whiteside, Luvena Taylor, Trista Fruchey, Am- of cattle, swine, and sheep for market and breeding
berly Gaona, Caleigh Keller, Addisen Lichtenwald, and characteristics. Sydney, Rhys, Jose, Mataya and Sara
Caden Colegrove. Second year members include: Jose also made up the Fayette FFA State Livestock team
Aguilar, Marcus Asbury, Addisyn Bentley, Dylan Eb- where they competed against over one-hundred other
ersole, Jacob Garrow, Josiah Hernandez, Zoee Keiser, FFA chapters from around the state.
Tanner Lemley, Brett Merillatt, Stephen Munguia, Ja-
cob Myers, Jaxsen Wentz, Clayton Pheils, Rhys Ruger, Mia Sanford, Kyla Berg, Trista Fruchey, Miah Be-
and Josh Anderson. Our third year members include: aurgard, Caden Colegrove, Tanner Lemley, Christian
Sara Fields, Sydney Borton, Austin Garza, Clark Renner, Jacob Garrow, Eli Eberly, and Tyrese Pear-
Joughin, Trey Keefer, Roman Dominique, Aryn Licht- son made up the District Livestock Poultry Judging
enwald, Damon Lichtenwald, Braiden Requena, Mata- contest, where these members placed nineth in the
ya Rufenacht, Bradyn Ruger, and Cassidy Vanderveer. district.
And lastly our fourth year members are Grace Eberly,
Grant Reinking, Christian Renner, Jordan Simon, and Zoee Keiser, Miah Beaurgard, Grace Clemensen,
Travis Wagner. and Madison Baughman all made up the Publice
Speaking team. Zoee compteted in the extemporane-
In October orders for fresh Florida citrus are taken. ous public speaking contest. Zoee then, finsihed third
This year’s members sold over $413,000 worth of fruit, at the county level. Madison competed in the Begin-
nuts, and beef jerky which is a great fundraiser for the ning Prepared Public Speaking Contest. Madisoin ad-
Fayette FFA Chapter. The top salespeople for 2017- vanced to the district level. Miah and Grace participat-
2018 were Mataya Rufenacht in third place with a sale ed in the Creed speaking contest. Miah placed second
of $701. In second place was Sydney Borton with a at the county contest, advancing onto district where
sale of $1001. Our best salesperson was Grace Eberly she competed against thirteen other indiciduals.
with sales over $1019..
The Job Interview Contest participants were Madi-
The Honorary Chapter Member Awards were pre- son Baughman, Kirsten Carnicom, Caden Colegrove,
sented to Mr. Shawn Vanderveer, and Ms. Mandy Eb- Zoee Keiser, Cassidy Vanderveer, Bradyn Ruger, Jor-
erly for their countless hours of helping the FFA with dan Simon, and Travis Wagner. Each of these meme-
a wide variety of activities throughout the year. The bers represented Fayette FFA Chapter in the Job
Outstanding Service Orginization was awarded to Ful- Interviewcontest. Madison and Kirsten competed in
ton County Pork Producers for their continued sup- dicison one where Kirsten placed fifth, and Madison
port throughout the years. placed eighth. Caden and Zoee compteted in Divson
two where Zoee placed second and caden placed first
The Parliamentary Procedure Contest was a suc- at the county leveland earned them spot at the district
cess for the Fayette FFA. In this contest participants level. Caden then placed tenth and Zoee placed fifth.
learn to run a business meeting. Members of this team Cassidy and Bradyn competed in the division three
included Cassidy Vanderveer, Grace Eberly, Travis where they did a great job representing the chapter.
Wagner, Sara Fields, Zoee Keisers, Addistn Bentley, Cassidy advanced to the district contest. Travis and
Sydney Borton and Bradyn Ruger.They placed first Jordan competed in the fourth division of the contest
at the county level and sixth at district contest. This and represented the chapter well.
year the Novice Parliamentary Procedure team con-
sisted of: Kirsten Carnicom, Bianca Bussing, Brooke This year Bianca Bussing, Bradyn Ruger, Brianna
Vanderveer, Trista Fruchey, Tyrese Pearson, Mia San- Brubaker, and Grace Clemensen all participated in
the Equine Management contest. These four ladies
also competed in the state equine contest where they
compteted against over four-hundred other FFA mem-
bers.

Braiden Requena, Tanner Lemley, Aryn Lichten-
wald, Grant Reinking, Josh Anderson, Jacob Garrow,
Austin Garza, Bradyen Herman, Jake Myers, Damon
Lichtenwald, Christan Renner, Marcus Asbury, Sara
Fields and Cassidy Vanderveer, all participated in this
years Fayette FFA Trapshoot team. They competed
agains five other schools in the county at the Fulton
County Sportsmen Club. This year these members
placed first in the county. This is the first of hopefully
many times the chapter will bring home the traveling
trophy.

Twenty-eight students enrolled in Agriculture Edu-
cation recieved their Greenhand FFA Degree. Fifteen
students received there Chapter Degree as well.

As the night came to an end, it was time for the
installation of the 2017-2018 officer team. Cassidy

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North Central To Change Meal Former US Navy Chef Shares
Policy If It Can Raise Money To Experiences With The Stryker Rotary

Wipe Out Delinquent Accounts

ation ceremonies.
District Treasurer Eric Smeltzer said
many students with a negative balance
simply change schools. Another caveat
is that Elementary School students have
to be fed. The policy can be changed to
so that junior and senior high students
don’t get fed. Negative balances can
carry over from elementary school.
Repeat offenders of the three fail
to pay will receive another call from
Hanak.
Several winter-sports student-ath-
letes were recognized by Superinten-
dent William Hanak and Athletic Direc-
tor Brian Hughes.
PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF Emma Zenz - Indoor Track, State PHOTO PROVIDED

NEW MEAL POLICY ... Cafeteria Direc- Qualifier CHEESECAKE ... Eddie Smolenski spoke to the Stryker Rotary Club about his ex-
tor Rob Taylor describes how a new meal Jack Bailey- Basketball, 1st Team periences as a chef and baker. Eddie was a restaurant owner for three years prior
policy could help wipe out hundreds of to his current position at First Solar as a supervisor. He developed a love for baking
dollars worth of delinquent accounts BBC & Div. IV District Honorable Men- with a specialty in cheese cakes and makes those cakes in his home. He also enjoys
and help kids. tion the company of his mother who works with him in the baking process. Eddie has
developed a number of recipes and takes great pride in the time consuming pro-
By: James Pruitt Cody Tomblin - Basketball, Honor- cess of making a good cheese cake. Eddie started cooking at a young age and was
THE VILLAGE REPORTER able Mention BBC & Div. IV District fortunate enough to work under and with several very good chiefs. His experience
Rob Taylor doesn’t want to see any Honorable Mention Josh Bailey- Bas- included being a personal chief for the US Navy, and assisted with meals that were
student miss out on a hot meal, but ketball, Div. IV District Academic Schol- served to the President of the United States. He works on the cheese cakes all year
there are rules that leave little choice ar Athlete long but is especially busy around the holidays. The club was fortunate enough to
other than offering a basic meal for be served one of Eddie’s cheesecakes as a part of their meal for the evening. Two
those in arrears. Taylor wants a way Sidney McKams - Basketball, 1st pictures include the cheese cake before it was served and Eddie Smolenski pictured
out of the mess. Thanks to some gen- Team BBC & Div. IV District Honorable on the left with Wendy Koch, Stryker Rotary Member.
erous residents, he may have found a Mention Payton Taylor - Basketball,
solution. 2nd Team BBC & Div. IV District Hon-
“Residents have approached me orable Mention
about volunteering to help students and Lindsay Brown - Basketball, Honor-
families financially,” Taylor, the North able Mention BBC & Div. IV Dist. Hon-
Central Schools cafeteria director, said.
Some of those have asked about Edon Art Students Participateorable Mention Allyson Fenicle- Div. IV
helping specific students, but by law, District Academic Scholar Athlete In Vans Custom Culture
Taylor is unable to release the names. Eighth-grade Girls basketball team-
The solution, according to the U.S. De-
partment of Agriculture, is that, what- Regular Season BBC Champs (16-2)
ever the district decides to do, it must Team includes: Lauren Balser, Ken-
treat all students equal. dal Bonney, Madison Brown, Riley Shoe Re-Design Contest
The total arrears at North Central Brown, Erin Elser, Kassidy Faler, Emily
is about $2,100 and that must be paid Lehsten & Jessie Lonabarger. Coaches:
back to the schools before any new pol- Brad VanDeVoorde, Joe Fidler & Cady Edon art teacher Ann Eyster submit- and donated much of their time outside
icy can be enacted. To that end, Tay- VanDeVoorde ted a proposal to the Vans Custom Cul- of school to finish the shoes. Photos of
lor will welcome donations to help pay ture Shoe Re-design Contest a couple of the finished shoes that were submitted
down the negative balance. “We have Enrollment stood at 589 as of April months ago to participate in the contest. are currently on display by the art room.
to pay everyone’s balance off,” Taylor 13. The district has one more calam-
said at the April 17 Board of Education ity day to use before a teachers’ day is Edon High School was one of 500 pro- Eyster was recently contacted by
meeting. added. One more after that would add posals accepted. The proposal included Vans and informed that Edon is one of
Reasons for students not paying to the students’ year. Regarding the field trips, guest artists, workshops for the top 50 in this national competition.
for their lunches are varied, but Tay- School Resource Officer (SRO) Inter- students, teachers, and community Vans will now post photos and informa-
lor does not believe it has anything to agency Agreement, the district is re- members, funds for all classroom teach- tion on the 50 contestants at https://
do with parents not submitting paper- viewing an MOU with the village of Pio- ers to use for arts integration, technol- customculture.vans.com/ for online
work for free and reduced lunches. “I neer that would require a 60-40 split on ogy upgrades, art supplies and garden voting. The winning school will receive
just wonder how many parents, like funding an officer. supplies. Vans Shoes sent Edon two $75,000.00 for the art department, a
myself, do not realize they may qualify pairs of Vans shoes to re-design. Stu- BBQ for the entire school, that includes
for free or reduced meals,” Taylor said Police Chief Tim Livengood said there dents Emily Fox, a senior. and Taylor prizes and music for the kids. Voting be-
via email. “A family of four that has a are two SRO classes offered by the state Trausch, a sophomore, were picked to gins at 11:00 am EST on April 23rd and
household income of less than $45,510 this summer. The 36-hour course is of- design the shoes. goes until May 4th and you may vote ev-
will qualify for reduced meals (breakfast fered in early and late summer. The topics are “Local Flavor” based on eryday. Everyone is also encouraged to
and lunch).” Energy Optimizers will return at our community and “Off the Wall”. The share the link for voting via social media
To qualify for free meals a family of next month’s meeting to give the board kids had free rein to design their shoes using the hastag #VansCustomCulture.
four needs to have a household income a chance to ask a representative ques-
of less than $31,980. “The other side of tions about the program.
this is that the application can be filled The company will oversee the instal-
out at any time of the year to help as lation of a new lighting system, roof and
families situations change. However it HVAC. The lighting system will save the
must be completed every year,” Taylor district $49,000 by itself, the overall
said. “We really just want every student savings will be about 25 percent. The
to not worry what meal they are going to project will cost $620,000. The new roof
receive. Our hope is that this is a step will be one-third of the cost, and not
in the right direction.” yield much of a return. The district will
The new policy will ask for voluntary advertise for a new junior high teacher
donations from the community to pay as the school expects to have 61 sixth-
off the arrears and then build a fund graders next fall.
to pay for future meals. Students will Baccalaureate Speaker- will be Na-
receive a hot meal, but if they miss pay- thaniel McBride, a 2014 graduate. The
ments three times, they will be placed service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday,
on a list and Superintendent William May 23. Hoops for Hearts raised $7,000
Hanak will call the parents to try and for the American Heart Association.
resolve the matter. Next year’s kindergarten will have
The goal is to avoid instances of food 40-45 students. That means three
shaming, where kids are picked on or classes of all-day kindergarten and one
bullied for not being able to pay for their section for Young 5s. Students complet-
lunches. While on the list the students ing district requirements to graduate
will continue to receive the basic meals early with the Class of 2018 are Travis
– a welcome option for some kids who Altaffer, Draven Keller and Jory Landis.
prefer it to the regular meals, Taylor said. Consent Agenda:
“The staff does not like serving (the Employments: (pending records)
basic meal),” Taylor said. Students are Eric Smeltzer Substitute Bus Driver,
charged 40 cents to 75 cents for the ba- Eric Stantz - E.D. #18 - Varsity Girls
sic meal. There are consequences for Basketball Coach, Kathleen Hellard -
having a negative balance for meals. Se- Custodial II, part-time position, and
niors are not able to walk in the gradu- Kristen Szczepanski - Custodial II, pmi-
time position
Great Lakes Biomedical to conduct
BusNan driver physicals for the 2018-
2019 school yem•.
FFA State Convention-May 3-4,
2018 to Columbus (8 students & use of
mini bus)
Next regular meeting is scheduled
for Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30 pm in the
High School Eagle room.

James can be reached at
[email protected]

President Trump OKs Disaster
Declaration For 18 Ohio Counties

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President facilities damaged by the storms.
Donald Trump has approved a disaster The eligible counties are mostly in
declaration for 18 Ohio counties hit by
severe storms, flooding and landslides eastern and southern Ohio and include
in February. Adams, Athens, Belmont, Brown, Co-
lumbiana, Gallia, Hamilton, Jackson,
The declaration announced Tuesday Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Muskingum,
in a White House statement provides Noble, Perry, Pike, Scioto, Vinton and
federal funds on a cost-sharing basis Washington counties.
to state and local governments and to
some nonprofit groups for emergency The Trump administration says more
work and for repairs or replacement of help could be provided if requested by
the state.

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Bryan City Approves Zoning Swanton Railroad Club
For New Brew House & Wine Bar

Keeps Chugging Alongwas given approval to hire
two returning and one
new college students for
summer assistance in the By: Bill O’ Connell Division or Charter Division trains are
program. Dominique also THE VILLAGE REPORTER 1/87th the size of standard trains, the
reported that the pool staff O Division models are almost twice
is all set for the summer. Nobody can stay a child forever but that at 1/48th, and the N Division
Chief Michael Wil- growing up does not mean you have to trains are the smallest, pulling into
lis reported that Alexan- leave all your toys behind. When KC the station at 1/160th the size of their
der Smith has completed Wittenmyer of Wauseon was five years large lumbering cousins. Recently
her six month probation old he received a Lionel Train Set from added is the LEGO Division which
as clerk and council ap- his grandmother for Christmas. Forty uses only Legos in their construction.
proved her stepping into plus years later, this married father of
the Clerk/Dispatcher po- four is still “playing” with trains. For The Club participates in a number
sition. Fire Chief Bruce Mr. Wittenmyer, a gift found under the of events at various venues through-
Siders announced the res- Christmas tree brought years of child- out the area during the year including
ignation of Joel Delong, hood fun that eventually evolved into a National Train Day at the Toledo Am-
which council approved life-long passion. trak Station, Christmas in Swanton,
“with regret”. Council also Lights before Christmas at the Toledo
gave Siders the author- It is a passion he shares with thou- Zoo and has had displays at the Man-
PHOTO BY REBECCA MILLER, STAFF ity to fill the vacant post. sands of individuals in the area and or House and Sauder’s Village.
Members and Mayor all across the country. KC is the presi-
BUILDING PERMIT ... Teresa Maynard and her hus- expressed their gratitude dent of the Swanton Area Railroad & Club members do not just limit
band Kevin, who is Director of Bryan Municipal Utili- to DeLong for his service Model Club (SARMC) which currently their attention to model trains. They
ties, attended Bryan City Council on Monday, April 16 to the community and has approximately 100 members and know a great deal about all types of
to be present for the approval of a commercial building wished him well in his new is just one of many clubs in Northwest trains including the history and evolu-
permit for her new business, KORA Brew House and position in Wauseon. Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The tion of the railroad industry and are
Wine Bar. Club was formed in February of 1983 always happy to share their knowledge
and is a non-profit organization. at their shows. Some even work for
By: Rebecca Miller In other business, railroad companies such as CSX or
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Council approved an ordinance au- As stated in their literature, SARMC Norfolk Southern.
thoring the Clerk-Treasurer to issue a is a family-oriented organization and
During April 2018 City Council meet- change order for the project known as social club that enjoys doing shows Although SARMC has “Swanton”
ing, council members approved a re- “Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent with train-related modular displays. in its name, members come from all
quest from Zoning Board Commissioner Disinfection, Grit Removal and Digester They do not charge for their shows but around the area. They meet the first
Andrew Waterston, for a commercial Improvements”, as well as a resolution will gratefully accept honorariums and Friday of every month at 8:00 p.m. in
building permit. This Zone C3 permit that Williams County and Bryan will en- donations. The shows allow those who the Swanton Council Chamber located
(central businesses around the square) ter into an amendment to the Partner- love to run trains, but may not have at 219 Chestnut Street, next door to
is granted to Teresa Maynard for inte- ship Agreement of the Maumee Valley the room at home, the opportunity to the Swanton Police Department and
rior renovation of 120 S. Lynn Street North Chip consortium. Mayor Schlade do so. The Club also sponsors work- dues are only $15.00 per year. For
as she is turning the old jewelry store explained that this is $300,000 for Bry- shops and how-to clinics. more information you can visit their
into a new Brew House and Wine Bar an for low and middle income housing website at www.swantontrainclub.
called KORA. Demolition of the inside financial assistance. It can help with SARMC displays four styles or di- com or check out their Facebook page.
is completed as the plaster walls have roofing, water, sewer and other con- visions of model trains at their shows
been torn down and the restoration of struction issues for those who need the based mainly on their size. The HO Bill can be reached at
the brick walls is ready to begin. help. [email protected]

Council members all thanked her for Waterston informed council that if
bringing this new business to town and someone is issued a requirement to re-
for this investment in the community. pair their home, by the city, they are at
Council Member Mary Leatherman, rec- the same time given the information to
ommended that citizens check the Face- apply for assistance from the Maumee
book page Kora Brew House and Wine Valley Chip Consortium. Questions can
Bar, to watch the progress being made. be directed to Liz Keel at 419-784-3882.

Street Commissione, Tyson Eng- Council went to Executive Session
strom requested and received approval for Acquisition of Property and Compen-
of Jerry Lemmons and Dougherty for sation of Personnel.
Fountain Grove Cemetery Seasonal
Mowers. Parks Director Ben Dominique Rebecca can be reached at
[email protected]

West Unity Declared A Tree
City USA Community Again

By: James Pruitt increased costs for engineering for the PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER new water tower.
RAILROAD CLUB ... One of several SARMC displays at the 2017 Christmas Craft
The West Unity Village Council wel- Administrator Joshua Fritsch told Show at Swanton High School.
comed its newest member April 12 when council he had paid $28,500 for a 2017
Sam Maran was sworn in. The council F350 chassis. Kirk Brothers will pay for
approved the third reading of an ordi- the rest of the truck’s equipment. The
nance regarding delinquent sewer bills. expense is linked to the waste water
treatment plant improvements. The vil-
A second reading of an ordinance lage has been recognized as a Tree City
concerning collection of delinquent USA community.
water bills was approved. The council
waived three readings for an ordinance Income taxes are down 7 percent, but
to revise the personal annual appro- it is more of a timing issue, Fiscal Offi-
priation ordinance. This covers the cost cer Kim Grimes said.
for new tables for the police as well as
James can be reached at
[email protected]

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Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 17

Third Quarter Honor Roll March’s Servant Leaders At
For Wauseon High School Bryan’s Fountain City Christian

** DENOTES 4.0 GPA Elizabeth** Villaruz, Tiffany Stacy**
SENIORS Riley, Maya Nikol Waldron, Levi Eric
Ritter, Gavin Michael
Seniors-Avelares, David Rocha, Victoria Dora Wendt, Amanda Jean**
Alejandro Ruby, Brianna Shaye Whitmer, Troy Robert
Russell, Alyssa May Zirkle, Sydney Marie**
Banister, Kylie Diana** Saldivar, Cecilia
Bloomer, Vaughn Sauber, Alexandrea FRESHMEN PHOTOS PROVIDED
Alexandria Sue Albright, Payton Emily
Sue** Baker, Elizabeth Nicole MARCH LEADERS ... Fountain City Christian School’s Servant Leaders for the
Brackman, Kama R Seiler, Levi Joseph Banister, Jaden Troy month of March were (above) Parker Epling (Kindergarten) and Mackenzie Eitniear
Bueter, Everett Zane Shelt, Alisa Michaela Barone, Nicolas Gaetano (8th grade). Teachers and staff choose students each month who exhibit servant’s
Cameron, Cassandra Sue Shema, Jozef Addison Bauer, Jackson Daniel hearts as they set an example for their fellow classmates.
Cameron, Kelsey Rae Smallman, Jozlyn Ray Becker, Noah David**
Campbell, Rylee Ashtyn** Smith, Paige Alexandria Bell, Harmony Nikole Cameron Hospital & Cancer Services Of Northeast
Caudill, Taylor Shay Smith, Zebadiah Aaron Indiana Partner For Education“Eat This, Not That”
Conine, Kara Lynn Black, Megan
Criswell, Briana Faye Soto, Fernando Josephine** Angola, Ind. –Cancer Services In this class, participants will learn
Suarez, Alexis Lucinda Bowers, Gabriella of Northeast Indiana and Cameron how to be their own expert in every
Dominique, Lukas Suarez, Mya EveRamon Memorial Community Hospital are eating situation,” said Sue Delagrange,
Michael Thompson, Anias Rayne Lynne** pleased to be working together to bring MS, RD. “We will also learn how to
Trejo, Madison Jessica Britsch, Tyson Joseph** “Eat This, Not That” to Angola on Fri- control calorie intake while still enjoy-
Gray, Andrew Thomas Villaruz, Nykaiya Jade day, April 27, 2018 from 1:00 – 2:30 ing the foods we love to eat.”
Hoffman, Carisa Marie** Waite, Michael Krieger Burget, Jettie Kay** p.m. The class is free and open to the
Callan, Josephine public and will be held at Cameron Reservations are recommended, but
Johnson, Conner Wandtke, Natasha Hospital in Meeting Room 2 (just past not required. For more information or
Matthew** Elisabeth Sloane** the Gift Shop in the main hall). to reserve a seat, contact 866-484-
Cantu, Cameron** 9560
Johnson, Cory Daniel** Witt, Shelby Lynne
Johnson, Jaslyn Nikole Wolpert, Amber Rose Case, Caden J Swanton Middle School
Yarnell, Raven Renee Chamberlin, Maddux Third Quarter Honor Roll
Jutze, Lance William
Kost, Evan Joseph SOPHOMORES Lewis As the third quarter of the 2017-2018 Kaden Ahrens, Jordan Bailey, Ethan
Lane, Chloe Marie** Aeschliman, Conti, Ava-Elizabeth Vera school year comes to a close, the staff Bellner, Isaiah Bolyard, Isabella Boni-
Samantha Jo at Swanton Middle School would like to fas, Mason Bowser, Jasmine Brown,
Leininger, Olivia DeAnn** Alfert, Greta** DeGroff, Kolton James take this opportunity to congratulate Melvin Brown, Margaret Clinton, Han-
Malone, Matthew Phillip Delgado, Easton Jules** the following students for their success nah Crouse, Ronin Fontana, Charlie
Arredondo, Branden Dominique, Evaan James in the classroom. Below are the stu- Griffin, Natalya Hall, Lily Hampton, Mi-
Mansu, Seth Andrew Anthony dents who earned first honors (GPA of chael Holtsberry, Kelissa James, Murad
Martinez, Madalyn Marie Dong, Darren** 3.5 or better) and second honors (GPA Marashdeh, Makenna Mortemore, Chlo-
Bailey, Spencer Douglas Everly, Brayden Michael of 3.0 or better). ey Null, Mazin Rukieh, Antonio Small-
Martinez, Norberto Barajas, Eliana Nicole Figgins, Andrew Dominik man, Katerina Wiemken, Keagan Young
Junior** FIRST HONORS - 8TH GRADE
Blackman, Logan Drake Garcia, BreAnn Annastin Bellmore, Riley Bellner, SECOND HONORS- 8TH GRADE
Matthews, Sarah Blanchong, Kelcy Ann** Mickenna Samuel Betz, Ava Bond, Wesley Coon, Elijah Bean, Natalie Borell, Victoria
Eleanor** Brooke Dockery, Celia Druschel, Trista Castillo, Cody DeKoeyer, Madisynn Eit-
Blosser, Wyatt Garrison, Mykah Bobby** Eitniear, Kassidy Eyre, Hanah Faber, niear, Kimberly Foltz, Devin Gill, Hunter
McHenry, Austin Christopher Goolsby, Kamron Appolonia Fontana, Xander Gilsdorf, Gowing, Trenton Keiser, Mason Koback,
Michael** Starling Jayden Hendricks, Allurin Hummel, Zachary LaPlante, Layla Martinez, Ka-
Brock, Sean Michael Megan Jones, Rheannah Kesler, Cam- meron Maxfield, Rilee Osborn, Lathan
McVey, Cade Nicholas Brunn, Emily Elizabeth Grahn, Dylan Andrew eron Knott, Mackenzie Lake, Frankie Pawlowicz, Carson Santchi, Joseph
Moden, Paige Nichole** Buehrer, Chance Riley Hageman, Jacob Brian** Nelson, Tiffani Nelson, Reese Oberheim, Scherger, Alieenaann Smith, Emma
Newlove, Owen Walter** Carroll, Megan Ashleigh Macy Pawlowicz, Morgan Pettit, Jaden Sullivan, Zachary Wernsing, Nolan Wil-
Nichols, Brooke Elizabeth Harman, Noah David Rosonowski, Joseph Sarvo, Garrett liams
Noonan, Patryck Jordan Conine, Nicole Haury, Alexis Marie** Swank, Audrey Szalapski, Logan Tay-
Ramos, Jasmine Marie** Coronado, Macey Lynn** Hoeffel, Andrew James lor, Megan Trumbull, Tille Tufts, Ashlee SECOND HONORS - 7TH GRADE
Rees, Rebekah Nicole Holthues, Jordan David** Twigg, Sara Upham, Lela Weiss Lucas Bloom, Ethan Bonifas, Luke
Rice, Dalton Timothy** Floss, Harlee Elise Jutze, Brent Thomas Coon, Kayden Davis, Destiny Delga-
Sauber, Camden Lee** French, Jessica Jade Kesler, Zander Perry FIRST HONORS -7TH GRADE do, Hannah Ditch, Giovonni Fanelli,
Garbers, Laurel Ann** Lane, Cooper Jacob Lillian Alfsen, Abel Carman, Kaden Elainna Jones, Richard Mains, Alexcia
Schimmel-Doerr, Garza, Madison Nicole Leininger, Audrey Faith Curtis, Jenna Eisel, Katlyn Floyd, Ke- McIntyre, Colton Mitchey, Kamon Mo-
Rebekkah Faith anna Grant, Eleanor Hartford, Megan lina, Ryan O’Shea, Gavin Parker, An-
Simon, Jenna Lynn** Gault, Sierra Lyn Maya, Iziah Javier Haselman, Julianne Holtsberry, Jack drew Smigelski, Samuel Sprow, Hannah
Slattman, Alexander Gigax, Quintin Garfield McGuire, Bailey Nicole Kitzmiller, Vicente Lennex, Saylor Mc- Stamper, Benjamin Wilson
McQuillin, Lexe Marie Nally, Nicholas Meisner, Alaina Pelland,
David** Giguere, Daisy Irene Menningen, Mackenzie Logan Pelland, Bryan Robledo, Eliette SECOND HONORS - 6TH GRADE
Sluder, Dalton Jefferson Gleckler, Zevin Eugene Sachs, Morgan Smith, Blue Stiles, Ty Mason Black, Jalen
Jean Stout, Mackenzie Swan, Sofie Taylor Carrizales,McKenzyee Eitniear, Michael
Smith, Talia Leigh Glover, Ethan Justin Miller, Natasha Teresa Flahiff, Morgan Gill, Audrey Gossett,
Spadafore, Hannah Marie Gray, Jameson Wesley Molina, Damon Charles- FIRST HONORS - 6TH GRADE Kaitlyn Ingle, Beau Kesler, Jiaying Luo,
Guanci, Katelyn Rose Brady Arnold, Luke Arnold, Kirst- Peighton Manning, Andrew Matheny,
Spadafore, Reagan Hanson, Shawn Allen- Sal en Bates, Faith Butler, Jade Carman, Rebecca Newman, Alexia Ostrander,
Antonia** Nisely, Landon Thomas Journey Coleman, Emma Compton, Marlee Purdy, Mackenzie Secory, Kalila
Michael Nofziger, Hunter Lee** Emma Crow, Addison Eyre, Taylor For- Shanly, Kinsey Stevens, Kiernan Weal-
Tefft, Aleithea Kathryn** Hull, Rylee Jo rest, Dawson Garn, Olivia Gowing, leans
Ward, Jordan Michael Hutchinson, James Orzechowski, Hayley Owen Hansen, Cheyenne Huntzinger,
Wells, Weber Jett Jordon Mason Hutchinson, Phoenix Kazmierc- SECOND HONORS - 5TH GRADE
Wendt, Madelyn Thomas** zak, Avalon Keiser, Makaila Levin, Sa- Christopher Banks, Cameron Boyd,
Sharon** Jasso, Faith Summer** Oyer, Eleanor Annalene mantha Nelson, Devin Nijakowski, Tyler Kaiden Bryan, Allison Fagerman, Vin-
Williams, Kylee Nicole** Johnson, Jade Alexandra Pahl, Jakob Evan Noegel, Adrianna Osentoski, Desiree cent Fanelli, Jessica Finfera, Michael
Yackee, Hunter Joel Poling, Brandon Robledo, Sydney Ruiz, Friedman,Tanner Garling, Drake Har-
Zirkle, Kyle Daniel** King, Owen Eric Parker, Emily Elise** Kyleigh Shinaver, Paige Shiple, Madison ris, Henry Hartford, Morgan Jones,
Kudlica, Alizia June** Penrod, Connar Eric** Smith, Nataley Smith, Toby Solarek, So- Lane Konrad, Madison Massey, Jere-
JUNIORS Pownall, Leanne Kay phia Stasiak Irons, Emily Varner, Lila miah Mermer, David Reinhart, Ava Ro-
Al Tahery, Zemam Zein Lane, Wyatt Leslie Walborn basser, Jacob Rybak, Evan Smigelski,
Lange, Jordan Emery Raabe, Chelsie Sophie Smith, Cole Steward, Hannah
Mohammed Jeannette** FIRST HONORS - 5TH GRADE Thebeau, Zara Wylie, Miranda Yeager,
Albright, Kodi Ray Leininger, Grace Zoie Zawodni
Allan, James Arthur Elizabeth Radabaugh, Jaxon Tyne
Armstrong, Trent Allen** Richer, Logan Aaron Ohio Issues Warning About
Barajas, Tristan August Lindley, Madisyn Rios, Victoria Haley
Baugh, Madison Mykenzie Rodriguez, Maysyn
Elizabeth**
Elizabeth Malosh, Kyla Marie Rogers, Serenity Ane
Betz, Monica Rose Mealer, Reece A Sauber, Noah David
Blaylock, Brady Jay Michael, Brandon Schroeder, Jac Alan**
Burget, Caden Richard Jacob**
Cantu, Christian Shaffer, Kamdyn Jayde
Carder, Maggie Jo Miller, Marin Shae** Sheffer, Travis Anthany
Carroll, Zachary Allen Moore, Alexander
Cheezan, Michael Joseph** Shema, John Carl**
Sigg, Chaney Alexis
Vincent Moore, Gregory Alan Smith, Amber Marie
Coleman-Davis, Jasmine Mull, Brooklynn Lee Smith, Haylee Nicole**
Nation, Kennedy JoAnne Starkweather, Loren
Marie Nelson, Adriel Nichole
Darnell, McKenzie Lynne Osley, Mercedez LaShay Georgia-Haley**
Patterson, Marah Joyce** Stipp, Lexus Elizabeth
Demaline, Garrett Pile, Andrew Michael Stutzman, Kiara Claire**
Michael Thomas, Brady Jaden
Powers-Whiting, Thornsberry, Mackenzie
Edwards Jr. II, Austin Jr Christian Hunter
Falor, Ashtyn Sue** Puehler, Garrett Erin** Lynn
Flint, Nolan Xavier Ramirez, Jose-Francisco Vernot, Braden Jack**

Frank, Samuel William Junior Vielma, Benicio
Freestone, Justin Ramos, Alyssa Adriana DeMarcoJose
Michael** Reckner, Skylar Marie
Reeves, Jebediah Aaron** Wheeler, Lucas Dean
Garbers, Angela Marie Willson, Layton Wesley
Gonzales, Matthew Richer, Jared Lee Wilson, Isaac Mathew**
Nicholas Rocha, Maria Louisa Wurst, Haleigh Chantelle

Gray, Alexandria Nicole Roelfsema, Maggie Vernot, Braden Jack
Grime, Kennedy Joan** Elizabeth Mae** Wheeler, Lucas Dean
Willson, Layton Wesley
Grime, Kyrin Socorro Roof, Bailey Anne** Wilson, Isaac Mathew**
Harmon, Anna Roush, Delanie Sue** Wittenmyer, Mariah Lyn
Rupp, Briley Ruth-Ling Wurst, Haleigh Chantelle
Hernandez, Braden Rupp, Sierra Lynne
James Rutledge, Alicia Renee FOUR COUNTY
Santiago, Salina Lyn CAREER CENTER
Hoeffel, Emily Grace Schnitkey, Callie Shawn
Killy, Sierra Malynn 12TH GRADE
Koenig, Anna Marie Schuette, Brooke Sarah Broun
Krasula, Levi Thomas Allison**
Kroeger, Aydin Alan Ashly Flint
Schuette, Nicole Ariana Leija**
Lee, Rachel Mary Kathleen-Grace Kaylee Moore**
Leu, Caleb Jason Serres, Holden John** Brooklyn Smith
Macklin, Caleb Charles Shadbolt, Katelyn Cameron Todd
Manson, Matthew Bret Parker Wittenmyer
Martinez, Marissa Mackenzie**
Sluder, Riley Jordan 11TH GRADE Prom-Season Alcohol Violations
Michelle Smith, Paige Allison Danielle Bryan**
Michael, Dylan Robert Soltis, Chase Michael COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The spring vestigative Unit also says it’s against the
Spadafore, Juliana Rose Morgan Couts prom season has prompted state of- law to buy alcohol for anyone under 21
Nofziger, Kalyn Dee Amber Goins ficials to remind parents and students and that it’s illegal for people under 21
Norman, Christina Spadafore, Wesley Joshua Love about Ohio laws prohibiting those un- to drive with a 0.02 blood-alcohol level
Andrew** Estevan Molina der age 21 from consuming alcohol. or higher.
Mary** Brianna O’Neill
Page, Tristian Stiriz, Ashtyn Marie Elijah Seibel The Ohio Investigative Unit warns Investigative agents also recommend
Christopher Strain, Alyssa Jade Morgan Todd** it’s illegal for parents to serve alcohol to that limousine companies review poli-
Parker Jr, Eric Jason Tester, Logan John Zackary Van Hoy people under age 21 who are not their cies with drivers who could be charged
Perez, Jessica Elizabeth Tester, Noah Michael** children even at parents’ homes. The In- with allowing underage consumption.
Potridge, Emily Joelle Thierry, Mc Kenna
Renfer, Lindsay Anne
Reynolds, Jillian Micole** Lauren
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18 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

Williams & Fulton County Senior Center News

April Birthdays & Anniversaries Edgerton Senior Center
At Montpelier Senior Center Birthdays & Anniversaries

PHOTO PROVIDED

CELEBRATIONS ... Celebrating April Birthday & Anniversary Day at The Montpe-
lier Senior Center are standing left to right: Maggie Thompson & Marlin Grimm.

Stryker Senior Center Birthdays
& Anniversaries For April

PHOTO PROVIDED

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES ... Celebrating their anniversary front row: Nick
& Nira Thiel. Birthdays: Ron Apt, Vickie Apt, Dugan Hug, Gail Mocherman & Madi-
lyn Fritch Host Pegge from Dream Haven (not pictured).

Fulton County Senior Center
Announces May Events

PHOTO PROVIDED UPCOMING EVENTS, you, PDY schools and Middle School
ALL SITES INVITED Principal Doug Ford for participating in
APRIL BIRTHDAYS ... Celebrating April Birthdays & Anniversaries at the Stryker • May 9 – Day Trip, Snook’s Dream this intergenerational partnership.
Senior Center, standing left to right: Loni Cameron, Brenda Short & Nancy Sand- Car Museum, Bowling Green
ers. • May 17 – Day Trip, Toledo Mud HELP UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE
Hens Baseball Game AND SOCIAL SECURITY ISSUES,
Bryan Senior Center Hosts • May 22 – Day Trip, Snow Farm, INSURANCE, BILLS, COMPLETING
Birthday & Anniversary Day Model Trains, Quilts APPLICATIONS, AND MORE
• May 28 – Closed for Memorial Day On Wednesday, May 9, Val Edwards,
PHOTO PROVIDED • June 6 – Day Trip, Lunch & Shop-
ping, Grand Rapids, Ohio Information & Referral Specialist, will
APRIL CELEBRATIONS ... The Bryan Senior Center hosted Birthday and Anniver- • June 12 – Day Trip, Schedel Gar- take appointments at the Delta Library
sary Day at the senior center on April 12, 2018. It was hosted by First Federal Bank dens from 10:00 am to noon. Get help under-
and Bev Harrington was the entertainment on the Piano. These are the seniors • June 21 – Day Trip, Tour the Jiffy standing Medicare and Social Security
who had Birthdays or Anniversary’s during the month of April. Sitting- left to right: Mix Factory issues,
Marla Siebenaler, Wayne Weber, Joyce Weber and Mary Lou Missler. Standing: left • June 27 – Day Trip, Sauder Village
to right: Vinnie Stark, Evelyn Fox, Tom Foster, Marcia West, Louise Bishop, Ginny insurance, bills, completing appli-
Raabe and Leon Gearhart. SENIOR CENTER cations, and more. Thursday, May 17,
LUNCH REMINDERS meet Val at the Swanton Library from
Latta Votes To Pass Legislation Our Wauseon kitchen staff starts 10:00 am to noon. Tuesday, May 22 is
To Reform, Modernize The IRS early each weekday to prepare a few your chance to meet with Val at the Ev-
hundred meals for our sites and home- ergreen Library in Metamora from 10:00
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congress- the phone waiting for help. Just this delivered meal recipients. If you receive am to noon. On Thursday, May 24, Val
man Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) week, on Tax Day, the IRS had their home-delivered meals, please remember will be at Wyse Commons on Archbold’s
voted for a package of legislation this online payment system crash. the following: If you are unable to be at Fairlawn campus. Val is available most
week to reform, modernize, and hold home for your meal delivery, contact us weekdays to meet with seniors at the
accountable the Internal Revenue Ser- “With a brand new tax code, it’s so we do not deliver your meal. Fulton County Senior Center, 240 Clin-
vice (IRS). The policy reforms would time for a new tax collection agency. Did you know you can choose which ton Street, Wauseon. Val’s services are
represent the largest amount of chang- “The Taxpayer First Act and the oth- meals you would like for the month and offered at no cost to seniors in partner-
es made to the agency in more than 20 ers bills passed by the House this week give a list to your driver? ship with Wyse Commons and the local
years. The centerpiece of the bipartisan will make needed changes to the IRS Which do you prefer? Salisbury libraries. Please make an appointment
bills passed by the House is H.R. 5444, to ensure they are held accountable. Steak or Liver & onions? We must in advance with Val for any of these
the Taxpayer First Act, which would The legislation provides taxpayers will know your choice at least one week in dates by calling 419-337-9299.
require the agency to submit a plan to more tools to resolve disputes with the advance so we know how much food
Congress to restructure the IRS with a agency, including having access to an to order. Changes to meal preferences ELDER FRAUD PRESENTATION
focus on improving efficiency, enhanc- impartial review of the facts. The bills cannot be accepted on the day the meal Con artists and scammers often tar-
ing cyber security, and better serving also modernizes the agency by mak- is served. Do you prefer the low-salt al- get older Ohioans. Learn to recognize
taxpayers. ing IRS data available in a searchable, ternative menu option? Contact us with the signs of a scam to protect yourself
electronic format.” your choice at least one week in ad- and those you love. Join us for a pro-
“Many of my constituents still have vance. Please restrain your pets during gram about “Elder Fraud” on Tues-
a sour taste in their mouths when it Legislation passed by the House the time of meal delivery for the safety of day, July 10, at 11:00 am at the Ful-
comes to the IRS due to the agency’s this week in addition to the Taxpayer your driver. If you plan to eat lunch at ton County Senior Center, 240 Clinton
targeting of Americans based on politi- First Act also includes H.R. 5445, the a site, make your lunch reservation at Street, Wauseon, Ohio. Learn about
cal beliefs in 2013,” said Latta. “More 21st Century IRS Act, which requires least 24 hours in advance. Please cancel identity theft, how to avoid fraud and
than that, examples of the IRS acting the Secretary of Treasury to work col- if you are unable to keep your site lunch how to recognize scams, among other
with very little accountability are ram- laboratively with the public and pri- reservation, so we prepare the correct topics. Guest speaker is Christa L. Lutt-
pant. Businesses and families can have vate sectors to protect taxpayers from number of meals. We serve a lot of se- mann, Northwest Ohio Regional Direc-
their assets seized without fair notice. refund fraud. Nine additional biparti- niors. Thank you for doing your part to tor – Policy and Public Affairs, Office of
Taxpayers often must wait for hours on san bills were passed to improve and help us make your dining experience a Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine.
modernize the agency this week. positive one. Please call to reserve your noon lunch,
419.337.9299.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO SOME
SPECIAL VOLUNTEERS HEALTHY LIVING
CLASSES OFFERED
As the school year draws to a Are you over 60 years old? Interested
close, we would like to thank the ad- in improving balance, flexibility, and
ministrators, staff and students of Pike- strength? Concerned about falling? Did
Delta-York schools. One Thursday each you know falls are more common than
month during the school year, a vari- strokes and falls are preventable? En-
ety of students, accompanied by a staff gage with an instructor from Area Office
member or administrator, have inter- on Aging and learn simple ways to in-
acted with and built relationships with crease your strength and balance among
our Delta seniors on Bingo day at the other healthy living tips. A Matter of
Delta Senior Center. Both groups have Balance is a free program to be offered
greatly benefited from this interaction. at the Fulton County Senior Center,
As the students were leaving recently, 240 Clinton Street, Wauseon, beginning
one student enthusiastically inquired, Tuesday, May 22 and concluding June
“can we come back next week? She said 14; every Tuesday and Thursday from
that they do it every Thursday!” Thank 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Call Beth at 419-
337-9299 to sign up for the class and to
reserve a noon lunch.

Bryan Senior Center Announces
Regular Euchre Party Results

The Bryan Senior Center has hosted Miller, Lois Maugel, Shirley Williams,
a euchre party on April 10, 2018. There Margaret McBride and Sue Corwin. The
were 19 players present. The winners next regular Euchre Party will be held
for the day were: 1st place went to: Sue on, Tuesday, April 17, 2018 from 1 to
Corwin with a 264. 2nd place went to: 3 pm. For more information call: 419-
James Klender with a 256. The win- 636-4047.
ners of the door prizes went to: Dale
We hope to see you here for Euchre!!!

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Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 19

Edon School Board Free Mental Health Education
OKs Several FFA Trips
Class For Persons With Mental Illness

By: James Pruitt tendent Anthony Stevens has been in A free 10-week mental health educa- to do if someone you know may be con-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER conversations with Matt Davis of WED- tion class for persons who have a men- templating suicide, disclosing your ill-
CO pertaining to the potential for enter- tal illness will be offered by NAMI Four ness to others, surviving a hospital
Highlights from the April 9 meeting of ing into negotiations surrounding the County starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, stay, advance directives for health care
the Edon Northwest Board of Education. implementation of a TIF in the areas ad- May 9 at the Four County ADAMhs – what they are and why they are im-
jacent to the toll road exit at State Route Board office on State Route 66 south of portant, spirituality, mindfulness, and
The board commended the March 49. Archbold across from Four County Ca- more.
2018 High School Student of the Month, reer Center.
9th grader, Addison Harding, and March This has been driven by the purchase Material presented in the class has
2018 Junior High Student of the Month, of a parcel of land by the Love’s Travel The class, which is open to anyone been professionally developed by the
7th grader, Emma Howard. Stops company. with a mental illness, will be led by Katie National Alliance on Mental Illness
Beck and Connie Krieger and last about (NAMI) and both class leaders have
The board approved an FFA trip to The previous TIF that existed in this two hours. Participants will receive been trained to present the material
FFA State Convention May 3-4. The area was established in 2008 when it weekly hand-outs to put in a three-ring by NAMI. But, even more important,
board approved an MS FFA trip to Middle was expected that Flying J was coming binder that they will be given. both class leaders have been treated for
School FFA Camp June 1-3. The board to this area. Matt Davis will be present mental illness themselves.
approved an FFA trip to the FFA Officer at the May meeting. Each week’s class covers different
Training/Retreat tentatively scheduled material, such as: the physical causes Although the class is free, registra-
for June 5-6 or June 6-7. The board ap- Focus 3: Stevens has received a con- of mental illness, treatments and medi- tion is required before the first class
proved the Boys Basketball overnight tract from Focus 3 for a 3-year imple- cations, benefits and challenges of medi- to prepare the appropriate number of
trip to Findlay June 22-23. mentation plan. Because of the large cations, relapse prevention, information hand-outs. To register or for more in-
dollar amount Stevens is asking if there and discussion of all major mental ill- formation, please call Katie Beck, at
The board approved an FFA trip to are any concerns before the district en- nesses, the relationship between physi- 567/239-5477. The registration dead-
FFA Camp June 25-29. The board ap- ters into this contract. cal and mental health, suicide and what line is Friday, May 4.
proved an FFA trip to Washington Lead-
ership Conference July 17-22. The board Stevens believes this program is Our Women’s Health Clinic at Bryan Dr. Samar Hassouneh
approved an FFA trip to Greenhand FFA immensely important, and Edon has Hospital welcomes a second OB/GYN
Camp Sept 28-30 or Sept 30-Oct 2. The worked to make adjustments to the
board approved an FFA trip to National budget for the future to offset a large OB/GYN, Dr. Samar Hassouneh.
FFA Convention October 23-26. portion of these costs. Dr. Hassouneh is a Harvard Medical School

The board approved Deb Nester as School Safety: Stevens has submit- graduate who completed her OB/GYN
designee to receive public records train- ted our application for the School Shield residency at University of Michigan Health
ing on behalf of the school board. grant. Additionally, Chief Tom Szymc-
zak has submitted a request for Edon to System and is certified by the American
Transportation host the School Shield security assessor Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• The conversation began with con- training that is designed to prepare lo-
cern from bus drivers that they are not cal law enforcement to conduct security Women’s Health Clinic at Bryan Hospital Dr. Hanan Bazzi
able to get out of the east drive in a assessments. 433 W. High St. Bryan, OH 43506 OB/GYN
timely fashion at the end of the school
day due to traffic in the east lane as well Weight Room Access: Stevens said Learn more: chwchospital.org/OBGYN
as eastbound traffic on State Route 34 he has worked with Eric Vardinakis Make your appointment now: 419.633.0755
that includes traffic from the westbound to determine what would be necessary
drive. to provide secure entry for community
• Several options were considered members to the weight room. Metalink
initially: provided a quote for internet service to
o Release bus riders 3-5 minutes the weight room that would allow offi-
prior to the end of the school day and cials to monitor door access by fobs re-
general student dismissal. motely similar to the doors for the main
o Post a staff member at the west building.
drive entrance/exit to control traffic at
the end of the day. “I believe it would be beneficial for us
o Post a staff member at the end of to develop a waiver of liability and allow
the east drive to direct traffic and allow community members to use the weight
the buses out. room once they have signed the waiver
o Move the bus pick up/drop off to and paid a small fee ($5) to cover the
the back of the building (athletic en- cost of a fob that they would be provid-
trance) and place swinging gates that ed,” Stevens said.
can close off the back parking lot from
the drive while the buses are in place. The board approved the following
Have the buses exit out of the west end supplemental contract for the remain-
of the drive at the end of the day. der of the 2017-2018 school year: Vol-
unteer Assistant High School Track
Tax Incentive Financing: Superin- (boys & girls) - Frank Parrish.

James can be reached at
[email protected]

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20 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

NSCC Foundation Sets New Record, Suicide Prevention Is Topic At
Awards Over $6,000 In Scholarships Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary
ARCHBOLD, OHIO –The Northwest student and friend,” Allen said. To say
State Community College Foundation Brandon has positively rebounded is Tonie Long, representing the Four The coalition has formed the Lo-
proudly awarded more than $600,000 in an understatement, noting “In May of County ADAMhs Board, served as guest cal Outreach to Survivors of Suicide
scholarships to over 250 students from 2019, I will graduate with two associate speaker at the April 9th general meet- (L.O.S.S.) response team, called within
throughout northwest Ohio. These marks degrees. As a 9th grade dropout, I never ing of CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Aux- hours after a suicide death. These vol-
far surpass last year’s record totals, of- would have imagined this to be possible.” iliary held in the hospital conference unteers provide support, information
fering needed financial help to students He closed his speech by thanking the room. Auxiliary President Armeda Saw- and hope to help new survivors deal
through the generosity of donors to the donors and the NSCC Foundation, and miller opened the meeting with the aux- with a tragic loss. A Survivors After Sui-
NSCC Foundation. congratulating his fellow scholarship re- iliary prayer, followed by introduction cide Support Group meets regularly on
cipients. of the speaker by Past President Joyce the first Thursday of each month from
On Thursday, April 12th, students Schelling. 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the ADAMhs Board
and donors filled the NSCC Atrium to cel- ABOUT THE NSCC FOUNDATION office, near Archbold. More information
ebrate the accomplishments of the stu- The NSCC Foundation was estab- Tonie gave an overview of the AD- is available by contacting Tonie via ton-
dents and offer gratitude for the support lished in 1978 to provide support for AMhs Board covering Fulton, Defiance, [email protected] or ph: 419-
of local donors. the students, people and programs of Henry and Williams Counties, regard- 267-3355 ext. 5.
NSCC. For nearly 40 years, the founda- ing alcohol, drug addiction and mental
“Many Northwest State students bal- tion has remained true to its mission to health services, which are contracted Following the speaker, President
ance school, family and work,” according enhance, expand and sustain Northwest out. Funding for the services is provided Armeda conducted the business portion
to Robbin Wilcox, NSCC director of de- State so that NSCC can continue to ful- through federal, state and local sources. of the meeting. Roll call was answered
velopment. “Thanks to the generosity of fill its mission of creating opportunities Locally, voters will be asked to support with “Your favorite spring flower”.
our donors, our students are able to keep for transformational learning. The NSCC a tax renewal levy in November. Thought for the day was “The deep roots
the focus on getting the best-possible ed- Foundation works diligently to raise never doubt spring will come” by Marty
ucation, and opening doors to great ca- much-needed funds for educational op- Suicide prevention was the main Rubin. Reports were given by Secretary
reer opportunities with family-sustaining portunities that directly and indirectly topic for Tonie’s address. She gave some Connie Dunseth, Treasurer Barb Di-
wages.” impact students. “The NSCC Foundation statistics regarding 159 suicides dur- etsch, Gift Shop Manager Ruth Cooley,
continues to work hard each year to in- ing the nine-year period 2008-2016. and various committee chairmen. Delo-
NSCC STUDENT STORY OF IMPACT – crease funding to support our students Nearly 50% of suicides in our four- ris Dennis has charge of April patient
BRANDON ALLEN through both scholarships and efforts to county area occur among 35-64 year favors.
provide state of the art training equip- olds, with males accounting for 82% of
Student Speaker Brandon Allen ment,” noted Wilcox. She added, “The these deaths. About 40% of suicides are Armeda thanked those who volun-
shared an emotional story of the ups and NSCC Foundation is not only giving more the result of firearms and nearly 72% of teered to help with registration and can-
downs in his life, and the path that ul- scholarships than ever before, they are all suicides take place in the decedent’s teen for the Red Cross blood drive at
timately led to him attending Northwest also helping the College to develop and home. Suicide is the second highest Montpelier Hospital Friday, March 30th.
State. Brandon, a mechanical engineer- expand programs that will help both stu- cause of death among 10-24 year olds, She also thanked all who donated and
ing and plastics engineering student, told dents and our business partners for gen- and 30% of suicides are related to alco- supported the auxiliary’s silent auction
the capacity audience how as a teenager, erations to come.” Additional information hol/drug addiction. held April 9th. Nominations of officers
he lost his focus on academics and made about the NSCC Foundation is available for two-year terms 2018-2020 were ac-
questionable lifestyle choices, which led at NorthwestState.edu/nscc-foundation. It’s important to learn the warning cepted for the following: President-Carol
to dropping out of high school, drug ad- signs of suicide. Some may be more at Eriksen, Vice President-Gloria Poor-
diction and incarceration. “I am now a risk of committing suicide than others man, Secretary-Connie Dunseth, and
26-year old drug-free husband, father, due to a combination of health, environ- Treasurer-Barb Dietsch.
mental and historical factors. These can
PHOTO PROVIDED include depression, substance abuse, The annual Staff Appreciation Tea
various mental health conditions such for Montpelier Hospital is planned by
SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION ... A capacity audience enjoyed the 2018 Northwest as depressive and anxiety disorders. En- the auxiliary on Monday, May 7th from
State Community College Foundation Scholarship Awards Reception, held April vironmental factors include prolonged 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the conference room.
12th at the Archbold campus. A record $600,000 in scholarships was awarded to stress such as harassment, bullying, Donations of food items by members
over 250 students at the event. relationship problems, unemployment, should be delivered by 12 noon. Nation-
divorce and financial instability. His- al Nurses’ Week will be observed May
Americans Told To Toss Romaine torical factors include previous suicide 6-12 with the auxiliary posting flyers
Lettuce Over E. Coli Fears attempts and abuse as a child. encouraging appreciation on bulletin
boards.
Reaching out to someone can help
save a life with communication, con- Following adjournment, all members
cern and direction for seeking help. moved to the recently refurbished pa-
Safe storage measures can be taken to tient dining room for refreshments and
prevent easy access to firearms, such special “Thank You” from hospital staff.
as economical cable locks, small hand- This was in appreciation for the auxil-
gun cases, lock boxes and full-size gun iary’s $5,000 donation to provide new
cases. furniture and décor for both the patient
and staff dining rooms. A beautiful flo-
The Four County Suicide Prevention ral arrangement and decorated cake
Coalition started in 2010 with a $5000 and fruit and cheese tray were provided
grant from the Ohio Suicide Preven- for the occasion by the hospital staff.
tion Foundation. The coalition’s goals
include increasing awareness, reduc- Monday, May 14th at 1:00 p.m. is
ing the stigma toward depression and the next auxiliary general meeting with
increasing the ability for people to seek guest speaker Connie Cunningham, di-
help. This coalition has grown and now rector of the Montpelier Public Library.
includes health departments, schools, Roll call will be “What is your favor-
colleges, hospitals, law enforcement, ite book?”. Election of officers will be
4-H clubs, mental health agencies and held. Members are encouraged to bring
survivors after suicide. guests.

LETTUCE WARNING ... This Dec. 17, 1997, file photo, lettuce is harvested at a
farm in Wellton, Ariz., east of Yuma. The Centers for Disease Control is expanding
a warning about contaminated lettuce from Arizona that has now sickened dozens
of people in several states. (AP Photo/Jeff Robbins, file)

By: Terry Tang have at home unless it’s known it didn’t PHOTOS PROVIDED
ASSOCIATED PRESS come from the area, the agency said.
GIFT PRESENTATION ... CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary welcomed Tonie
PHOENIX (AP) — U.S. health officials Restaurants and retailers were warned Long, right, from the Four County ADAMhs Board, as guest speaker for the regular
on Friday told consumers to throw away not to serve or sell romaine lettuce from meeting Monday, April 9th. She was presented an appreciation gift on behalf of the
any store-bought romaine lettuce they Yuma. Romaine grown in coastal and cen- auxiliary by Joyce Schelling, left, past president and program committee member.
have in their kitchens and warned res- tral California, Florida and central Mexico Tonie’s topic was suicide prevention.
taurants not to serve it amid an E. coli is not at risk, according to the Produce DINING ROOM IMPROVEMENTS ... Community Hospitals & Wellness Centers Hos-
outbreak that has sickened more than 50 Marketing Association. pital staff offered a special thank-you to Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary members
people in several states. Monday, April 9th in the recently refurbished patient dining room. The auxiliary do-
The Yuma region, which is roughly 185 nated $5,000 toward the project to update both the patient and staff dining rooms
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control miles (298 kilometers) southwest of Phoe- with new furniture and décor. Special appreciation for the auxiliary included a
and Prevention expanded its warning nix and close to the California border, is decorated cake and lovely floral arrangement and applause from the hospital staff.
about tainted romaine from Arizona, say- referred to as the country’s “winter veg- Pictured are auxiliary members and CHWC staff members, left to right: seated—
ing information from new illnesses led it etable capital.” It is known for its agricul- Barb Dietsch, Armeda Sawmiller and Carol Eriksen; standing—Ruth Cooley, Con-
to caution against eating any forms of the ture and often revels in it with events like nie Dunseth, CHWC President & CEO Phil Ennen, Deloris Dennis, Matt Stuckey of
lettuce that may have come from the city a lettuce festival. CHWC, Gloria Poorman, Holly Hake of CHWC, Audrey Tingley, and Dorothy Briner.
of Yuma. Officials have not found the ori-
gin of the contaminated vegetables. Steve Alameda, president of the Yuma
Fresh Vegetable Association, which repre-
Previously, CDC officials had only sents local growers, said the outbreak has
warned against chopped romaine by itself weighed heavily on him and other farm-
or as part of salads and salad mixes. But ers.
they are now extending the risk to heads
or hearts of romaine lettuce. “We want to know what happened,” Al-
ameda said. “We can’t afford to lose con-
People at an Alaska correctional facil- sumer confidence. It’s heartbreaking to
ity recently reported feeling ill after eat- us. We take this very personally.”
ing from whole heads of romaine lettuce.
They were traced to lettuce harvested in Growers in Yuma typically plant ro-
the Yuma region, according to the CDC. maine lettuce between September and
January. During the peak of the harvest
So far, the outbreak has infected 53 season, which runs from mid-November
people in 16 states. At least 31 have been until the beginning of April, the Yuma
hospitalized, including five with kidney region supplies most of the romaine sold
failure. No deaths have been reported. in the U.S., Alameda said. The outbreak
Symptoms of E. coli infection include di- came as the harvest of romaine was al-
arrhea, severe stomach cramps and vom- ready near its end.
iting.
While Alameda has not met with any-
The CDC’s updated advisory said con- one from the CDC, he is reviewing his
sumers nationwide should not buy or eat own business. He is going over food safety
romaine lettuce from a grocery store or practices and auditing operations in the
restaurant unless they can get confirma- farming fields.
tion it did not come from Yuma. People
also should toss any romaine they already This story has been corrected to re-
store the full name of the U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.

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Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 21

4-H News Butterfly Exhibit Takes Wing
At Fort Wayne Conservatory
Hoofbeats 4-H Club To
Donate Funds From Plant Sale By: Ashley Sloboda Botanical Conservatory, mother Rachel
THE (FORT WAYNE) JOURNAL GAZETTE Price said.
On Sunday April 8th at 2:00pm the April 23 at 6:30 in Gillette building.
Hoofbeats 4-H club met with 20 mem- Campership forms are due on May1st. FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — The Foel- Her three daughters and son, ages 3
bers in attendance. The club members Booth posters are due May 8th. linger-Freimann Botanical Conserva- to 10, had energy to burn, she said, and
received their project books for the 2018 tory’s newest residents aren’t shy. it was a nice surprise to learn the but-
4-H season. The cloverbuds also participated in terfly exhibit had begun.
the meeting by providing the snacks for To the delight of many visitors April
The club members discussed mak- the club members. Club members Grace 15, the residents - recently hatched “You want it on you, too?” the Fort
ing club shirts. The club also discussed Monachino & Gradyen Monachino gave butterflies of varying exotic species - Wayne woman said to a daughter after
what charitable organization in which to a demonstration of their Lamb project. perched on children’s and adults’ noses, she helped guide a butterfly on her son
donate the funds raised by selling the fingers and arms, often remaining still Ashton’s nose.
plants in March. Also discussed was The next meeting will be on May for photographs. “They’ll come to you,”
what the officers learned at the officers 5th at 8:00 am at the Cooney township said Tom Hegge, a supervisor at the Bo- Although an illustrated butterfly
training meeting. building. The plants will be delivered tanical Conservatory. guide was available, mother-daughter
that day and all members are required pair Leah Black and Riley Shimizu, 9,
Livestock quality assurance will be to attend. April 15 marked the second day of learned identification isn’t always easy
the popular live butterfly exhibit, now in when a butterfly’s wings are closed.
its 16th year. It’s the only show repeat-
ed annually, Hegge said, and it began About 35 to 40 butterflies occupied
April 14 with a line at the door. the tent, with many more waiting to
hatch.
“They were ready to go,” he said, es-
timating a few hundred people attended Timed right, visitors can watch as
each weekend day. “We were just steady butterflies emerge from their cocoons;
all day long.” a viewing area is available outside the
tent. The exhibit typically has about
Along with entering the butterfly tent, 125 to 160 butterflies, Hegge said.
visitors can view a live bug display that
includes millipedes, beetles, milkweed The exhibit continues through July
bugs, cockroaches and scorpions. The 8. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Sunday and
butterflies, however, got the limelight. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sat-
urday, with Thursday open until 8 p.m.
Warsaw resident Jennifer Hogenson The conservatory is closed on Mondays.
posed for a photograph as a butterfly
rested on her right index finger, a perch Anytime is a good time to see the
it seemed unwilling to leave. It didn’t butterflies, Hegge said, but he noted
budge when Hogenson’s companion, they are most active in the afternoon,
Ben Fullmer, held up his finger along- when it’s warmer and the sun is at its
side hers. “It seems pretty comfortable brightest.
on her finger,” Fullmer said.
Visitors don’t have to worry about
The day’s cold and rainy weather fighting for the butterflies’ attention.
prompted the Price family’s visit to the The staff ensures the tent doesn’t get
overcrowded, Hegge said. “Everybody
has their moment,” he said.

Sierah’s Law & The Reagan Tokes Act Clear
Major Legislative Hurdles In Columbus

PHOTO PROVIDED
HOOFBEATS GIVE BACK ... Hoofbeat 4-H club spent the afternoon selling Poppy’s
to raise money for the Bryan V.F.W. on Saturday March 31st. The club members By: Timothy Kays tled Sierah’s Law, Senate Bill 231 would
enjoyed being evolved in the community. The club members are proud to give back THE VILLAGE REPORTER establish a Law Enforcement Violent Of-
fender Data Base in Ohio, giving citizens
to our local Veteran’s. April 11 was a big day in Columbus the ability to visit their county sheriff’s
office, and learn the whereabouts of the
Kunkle 4-H’ers Discuss for legislation inspired by local trag- residences of local felons convicted of
edies. violent offenses. The measure cleared
Two Senate bills cleared committees the Senate in a 31-2 vote, with the two
dissenting voted coming from Democrat
and came to the floor for votes. Senate Senators Charleta Tavares and Michael
Camp Palmer Camperships Bill 201 was unanimously adopted by Skindell, the latter of which stating that
the Ohio Senate and forwarded to the he feared that the measure would cast
Ohio House for debate. This measure, too wide a net. Sierah Joughin went on
which is half of what is known as the a bicycle ride through the Metamora
April 8, 2018 the Kunkle 4-H’ers as- St. Johns Reagan Tokes Act, grants the Ohio De- countryside on July 19, 2016, but never
sembled at 3:00 PM at the Kunkle Unit- • 100 years in 4-H T-shirts partment of Rehabilitation and Cor- came home. She was later found buried
ed Brethren Church for their regular • Chicken BBQ tickets rection greater discretion and latitude in a corn field. James Worley, a repeat
meeting. Vice President Luke filled in • Serving for community service at to release or hold offenders based on violent offender, was subsequently ar-
during the absence of the President. their track record in prison and threat rested, tried for the crime, found guilty
the Chicken BBQ to society at large. On the flip side, the and sentenced to death.
Roll call found 11 members present A demonstration was done by Luke bill incentivizes incarcerated offenders
with 8 guests. The pledge was recited by to engage in good behavioral practices Despite the fact that these measures
all followed by the 4-H pledge. showing how to inject medicine into a while in prison in order to potentially be are arriving too late to help Reagan and
livestock animal. Our snacks were pro- released sooner. Sierah, the goal is to try to prevent the
Old business: vided by Becky and Kenzie Weber. same thing from happening again. Sen-
• The 100 year poster contest Senate Bill 202 makes changes to ator Randy Gardner, who introduced Si-
• 4-H Camp Palmer camperships Our next meeting will be held on May Ohio law governing electronic monitor- erah’s Law, said, “Sierah Joughin’s life
New business: 6, 2018 at 3:00 pm at the Kunkle Unit- ing, and requires the Ohio Department helped make the lives of others better.
• The bake sale and garage sale with ed Brethren Church. Guests and public Today, in the spirit of Sierah, we can
are welcome! help make Ohio lives safer.” Senator
Sean O’Brien, who joint-sponsored Sen-
of Rehabilitation and Correction to bol- ate Bills 201 and 202, said, “The mur-
ster their current system of electronic der of Reagan Tokes is a tragedy that
Heartland 4-Hers Hear monitoring of former prison inmates could have been prevented, had we had
convicted of violent crimes after their the proper procedures in place prior to
About Upcoming Workshops release into society. This measure is her suspected murderer’s release from
still being debated in the Senate. Both prison.”
measures were inspired by the rape and
murder of Reagan Tokes, an Ohio state Timothy can be reached at
The meeting was called to order by cided that we would sell candles for our student, and a graduate of Anthony [email protected]
President Rebecca Schroeder on April fundraiser. Wayne High School, by Brian Golsby, a
8, 2018 in the Edgerton village offices violent parolee who also admitted to a
council room. Anyone that has not taken quality as- string of robberies while out on parole.
surance needs to take the one on April
The pledge was started by Bryce 23rd @ 6:30. Everyone made cards for Senate Bill 231 also cleared commit-
Schroeder and the 4-H pledge was start- nursing home patients. Members will tee and was passed by the Senate. Enti-
ed by Grace Herman. Roll call was given deliver them before the next meeting.
by Bailey Bowen. A demonstration was given by Audrey
New business: There will be a cattle Schroeder for her cooking. The health Montpelier WOTM Honors
seminar on April 12th @ 6:30 pm at the report was given by Averie Herman.
Williams County Fairgrounds (Rabbit
Barn). There will be a Food & Nutrition

New Friendship Degree Memberworkshop on April 14th from 9:30-11:30
There was a motion and approval to buy
more checks.

The Cloverbuds came in and talked
and a Fashion workshop from 12:30 – about the cards they made for the nurs-
2:30. ing home patients.
On April 28th from 9 – noon there Snacks for the next meeting will be
will be a cake decorating workshop at provided by Adyn Herman, Averie Her-
the Stryker United Methodist Church. man and Paisley Herman. Drinks will
Camperships are due May 1st. Jr. Camp be provided by Grace Herman, Makayla
will be June 7th-10th. Keppeler, Gretchen Keppeler and Adryan
Old Business: Dues must be turned Keppler.
in to receive books. All projects need to The next meeting will be on May 6th @
be registered by April 15th. It was de- 6:00 in the Village Offices Council Room.

Brady Blues 4-H Club Discuss Fundraiser Ideas

The West Unity Brady Blues 4-H Other old business included the
Club held its 3rd meeting on April 16, upcoming Chicken BBQ and workers
2018 at the Hilltop School. President needed to serve on July 13th. 4-H T-
Gabby Rodriguez made an announce- shirt order forms were passed out and
ment about the Quality Assurance collected. Fundraiser ideas were dis-
Meeting on April 23rd at 6:30 pm at cussed with the group. The next meet-
the Gillette Building. She also an- ing of Brady Blues 4-H Club will be PHOTO PROVIDED
nounced that camperships are due on held on Monday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.
May 1st. at the Hilltop School. NEW MEMBER ... Montpelier Chapter 270, Women of the Moose, honored Brittney
Miller, new Academy of Friendship degree recipient, at its annual Higher Degree-
Academy of Friendship chapter meeting Thursday, April 5th. Pictured from left to
right are Senior Regent Kara Custar, new Academy of Friendship member Brittney
Franklin Blue Ribbons Miller, Presentation Aide Eia Hallock, and Higher Degree Committee Chairman
Joyce Schelling. Brittney received her degree at the WOTM Mid-Year Conference
4-H Club Attend Quality Assurance held in February in Independence, near Cleveland. She was presented a yellow
carnation corsage and her gold Academy of Friendship ring, symbol of the de-
gree, during a special ring ceremony. Brittney earned her honors while serving as
Mooseheart-Moosehaven Chairman for the chapter during the 2016-17 chapter
The Franklin Blue Ribbons 4-H club last met on March 18, 2018 at the Fayette year. A chapter member can earn the degree by serving the chapter as a com-
United Methodist Church. Members then recently attended Quality Assurance on mittee chairman, officer or appointed officer or by sponsoring at least five new or
April 18, 2018 held at Fayette High School. Next meeting for the club will be held re-enrolled members, and the chapter must qualify for the Award of Achievement
on April 22, 2018 at the Fayette United Methodist Church. during that year.

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Kelci Ibarra Presents Research At Four County Students Part Of Earth Day
Heidelberg University Conference Celebration At The Toledo Zoo

TIFFIN, Ohio (April 12, 2018) - Kelci Heidelberg hosts the Student Re-
Ibarra of Montpelier, Ohio, is among search Conference annually each spring
125 students who presented their re- semester as a way to increase student
search April 11 as part of Heidelberg interest and knowledge in academic re-
University’s 25th annual “Minds@Work” search and scholarship. The event is de-
Student Research Conference. signed to recognize, honor and reward
academic excellence and give students
Ibarra, a senior majoring in Health an opportunity to experience the confer-
Science, presented “Amount of Sleep ence format of academic inquiry.
and Grade Correlation”.

HOSA Sponsors Blood Drive
At Four County Career Center

PHOTOS PROVIDED

FULTON AND WILLIAMS COUNTY STUDENTS ... Four County Career Center Flo-
ral Design and Landscape & Greenhouse Technologies students showcased their
Miniature Gardens in the Aquarium at the Toledo Zoo this past weekend. As part
of the Toledo Zoo’s Earth Day Celebration, they hosted their Party for the Planet
and display the Miniature Gardens. Students showed their creativity as they de-
signed and created beautiful Miniature Gardens for everyone to enjoy. Shown
above with their Miniature Gardens are students (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT) Amber
Riblet (Montpelier); Gabrielle Lusk (Bryan); Sammy Spade (North Central); (BACK
- LEFT TO RIGHT) Jazlynn Fickle (Hilltop); Elias Carter (Hilltop); and Chandler
Howard (Edon). Pictured below with their Miniature Gardens are students (LEFT
TO RIGHT) Alayna Jones (Delta); and Breeanna Riegsecker (Evergreen). Florence
Luzny, Floral Design instructor, and Eric Hite, Landscape & Greenhouse Technolo-
gies instructor, coordinated the event.

PHOTOS PROVIDED

SUPPORTING THE CAUSE ... Four County Career Center had 138 students recent-
ly donate blood during the HOSA Future Health Professionals sponsored Red Cross
Blood Drive. HOSA members planned and coordinated the drive and students as-
sisted with donor registration, testing, and blood donations. Shown donating blood
are Chelsea Stickney (Hilltop) Visual Art and Design and Schylar Bergman (Edon)
Diesel Mechanics. Four County HOSA Advisor Robin Hill, Health Careers instruc-
tor, coordinated the event.

Elijah Thomas Of Wauseon Earns Degree
From Thomas Edison State University

Elijah Thomas, of Wauseon, son of Todd and Brigelle Thomas, was awarded a
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Thomas Edison State
University. Thomas is an outside sales representative for Fastenal in Michigan.

Indiana Man To Auction
Corvette Pace Car Collection

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — An Indi- “I think they will go as a package,
ana man plans to sell his collection of but I know some guys who want them
Corvette Indy 500 pace cars. individually,” Busse said. “At auctions,
crazy things happen.”
Keith Busse, 74, is auctioning off the
16 cars next month during Mecum Auc- Busse said he’ll give money from the
tions’ spring sale at the Indiana State auction to the Keith Busse Automo-
Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, The Jour- tive and Classic Art Foundation, which
nal Gazette reported. will donate it to various area charitable
causes. He said he’ll also likely give
“When I made the decision to sell money to Trine University in Angola and
them all, I couldn’t sleep that night,” the University of Saint Francis.
Busse said. “There’s 30 years of collect-
ing there, but when you make the deci- Information from: The Journal Ga-
sion, you can’t look back.” zette, http://www.journalgazette.net

ONLY $15 The collection includes cars from
1978 to 2017. Not ev-
Attention: Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles & Friends ery car in the collection
actually paced the race,
Let your graduate know how proud you are with a “Congratulation Ad" in our Graduation Tribute, but some were used at
which features entire graduation classes from all covered schools, printed in May. These 1 column wide the track in other ways,
x 3 inch tall ads may be purchased now for all graduates from Archbold, Bryan, Delta, Edgerton, Edon, Busse said.
Evergreen, Fayette, Fountain City, Hilltop, Montpelier, North Central, Pettisville, Styker, Swanton, and
Wauseon. “What he has done is
Ads may be submitted online at www.thevillagereporter.com or be can placed at our office something that nobody
location or mailed to 115 Broad St., Montpelier, Ohio 43543. Wishes may also be emailed to else has done,” said John
[email protected] and credit card payment accepted by calling 419-485-4851. Kraman, who does televi-
As all individual students are included, our Graduation Tab may quickly sell out from counter sale sion commentary for Me-
locations. It is suggested to inquire about a subscription to ensure your keepsake copy. cum. “We do a lot of (auc-
tioning) of collections, but
Your Wishes (15 Words or Less): _________________________________________ this one stands out be-
___________________________________________________________________ cause you combine an ex-
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narrow focus and a spe-
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School: _________________ Phone _________________ be duplicated.”

All ads must be paid for when submitted. Please submit you ads by May 10, 2018. The auction will like-
ly be televised by NBC
Sports Network, said Da-
vid Morton, a spokesman
for Mecum. The collection
will be offered as a single
lot. It will only be split if it
doesn’t sell for the desired
price, he said. Busse said
he expects the cars could
go for as much as $2 mil-
lion.

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Sauder Village Opening On Defiance College Students Spend Spring
May 1st For The 2018 Season Break On Habitat For Humanity Project
DEFIANCE, Ohio – Instead of head- get a little closer to their dream.
Archbold, OH – Sauder Village, Ohio’s To start the season the 42nd annual ing out on a typical spring break, seven Habitat for Humanity does not pro-
largest living-history destination, will Quilt Show will take place from May 1 – Defiance College students put on work
open on Tuesday, May 1 with a focus on 6 with hundreds of quilts on display in boots and tool belts and headed to High vide funding for travel, but it does assist
history, farming, gardening, crafts and Founder’s Hall. This extraordinary event Point, N.C., where they spent their break in arranging for overnight accommoda-
a move into the 1920s by late this sum- celebrates the rich tradition of quilting on four Habitat for Humanity construc- tions. Students are traditionally housed
mer! The 42nd Annual Quilt Show will while showcasing the fine craftsmanship tion builds. in local churches. The cost of food, job
also kick-off the season with a spectacu- of quilters from throughout the Midwest. site insurance, and Collegiate Challenge
lar display of quilts in Founder’s Hall, a This year’s event includes great shopping This year’s participants included McK- affiliate fees, rests solely upon students
vendor market, quilting demonstrations, at Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop as well enzie Baker, Bellville, Ohio; Robyn Boyd, and fundraising efforts.
workshops and more! as a special “Vendor Market” in the Mu- Jamaica; Kiana Carpenter, Holmesville,
seum Building! The show will also feature Ohio; Morgan Laveglia, Arcadia, Ohio; DC students raised funds this year
“A time-honored get-away in the Mid- special exhibits, quilting demonstrations, Tara Lymanstall, Defiance, Ohio; Raychel through a variety of endeavors including
west, Sauder Village is ready to welcome quilt appraisals and workshops with Ramos, Wauseon, Ohio; and Katarina a letter campaign to area construction
guests of all ages back to the historic vil- guest artists Edyta Sitar and Kimberly Wicher, Toledo. They were accompanied companies and a Sunday brunch at St.
lage for another season of fun,” shared Einmo. Other upcoming events include by DC staff members Judy Lymanstall John United Church of Christ in Defi-
Kim Krieger, Media Relations. “From stu- Spring on the Farm on Saturday, May 12 and Julie Godfrey. ance.
dents and teachers to families and friends and the popular Antique Car Gathering
. . . . we offer guests of all ages the oppor- on Saturday, May 19. The Defiance crew worked on four Sponsors who helped defray expens-
tunity to learn something new and make houses throughout the week. Their tasks es included St. John UCC congregation,
happy memories together!” Sauder Village offers plenty for guests included trenching around foundations, Meijer, 5 Angle Construction, Hi-Tech
to see and do while visiting historic filling trenches with stone, backfilling, Foundations - Riehle Construction,
From its very beginning, Sauder Vil- homes, farms, gardens and community painting, ground leveling, installation of Spyker Contracting, and St. John UCC
lage has been centered around sharing shops. Families can take a walk through siding, and installing a wood laminate Women’s Guild, WalMart, and Higbea
experiences rich in history, hospital- time while exploring wigwams and a trad- floor. The team reportedly set a record Embroidery.
ity, creativity and fun. Guests can enjoy ing post at Natives & Newcomers and installing the wood laminate in several
themed experiences throughout the sea- continue to the Pioneer Settlement Area rooms and closets in a single day. Anyone who would like to volunteer
son with an emphasis on historic cook- to experience life in Ohio from 1830-1870 with Habitat for Humanity on a local
ing, farming and gardening. Activities will at the log school, church, barn, homes DC students have been part of Habitat build can contact the Defiance Habitat
encourage guests to “discover” the power and gardens. Finally, guests can step for Humanity for more than 20 years. office at 419-782-2172 to add their name
of water, help pack a wagon, learn about into the 1920s at the Grime Homestead to the volunteer list.
horses, pigs and how to milk a goat! Daily complete with telephone, radio and player “They gave up time to relax with friends
activities are posted on the Sauder Village piano. Throughout the Village guests can and family for a week of sweat and hard Defiance College, chartered in 1850,
website to help guests plan their visit. also marvel at craftsmen blending skill work in service to others,” said Judy Ly- is an independent, liberal arts-based
and creativity in glass, metals, fabric, manstall. During these builds, students institution in Northwest Ohio offering
New this season guests will enjoy vis- wood and clay. Every day traditional and work side by side with various volunteers more than 40 undergraduate programs
iting “Explore Our Ecosystem,” a new contemporary craftsmen not only dem- to help make a family’s dream of owning a of study as well as graduate programs in
hands-on exhibit in the Garden Shed, onstrate their trade but also offer hand- home a reality. Students come away with education and business. Defiance Col-
a new Weaving Shop and the renovated crafted items available for sale in places a sense of accomplishment, new friends, lege has received national recognition for
General Store. By mid to late summer like the Spinning Shop, Pottery Shop, newly learned construction skills, and its educational experience of service and
the first phase of the 1920s Main Street Weaving Shop, Glass Shop, Blacksmith knowing that they have helped a family engagement. The college website is www.
Project will be open. This next phase of Shop and Tiffin River Woodworks. defiance.edu.
the “Walk Through Time” Experience in-
cludes the Elmira Train Depot, a Commu- A ride on the horse-drawn carriage PHOTO PROVIDED
nity Plaza and Bandstand, Barbershop and a trip around the Village on the Erie
and Livery Barn. Express Train are also popular activities. SPRING BREAK PROJECT ... Pictured left to right, front row: Jonathan, Habi-
The Village Café is a great place for a quick tat site manager; Robyn Boyd, McKenzie Baker (kneeling), Tara Lymanstall, Kiana
“As part of our Master Plan we contin- lunch and the Barn Restaurant offers a Carpenter and Raychel Ramos; back row, Judy Lymanstall, Morgan Laveglia and
ue to look for new ways to immerse guests unique opportunity to enjoy a home-style Katarina Wicher. Not pictured is Julie Godfrey.
in authentic experiences that make his- meal in a traditional barn setting. Guests
tory relevant to our lives today,” Krieger can always find delicious treats to take FCHC Holds 18th Healthcare Camp
shared. “We are excited to open this new home from Stella Leona Chocolates & Cof-
addition late this summer and look for- fees as well as the Doughbox Bakery. For
ward to sharing stories about life in the those looking to extend their stay, over-
1920s in Northwest Ohio.” night accommodations and special pack-
ages are available at the Sauder Heritage
From quilts, antique cars and agricul- Inn and the 87-site Sauder Village Camp-
ture to vintage base ball, apple butter and ground.
farm days . . . the 2018 season is also
filled with many unique special events. Historic Sauder Village is open this
spring Tuesday through Friday from
10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saturday from
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from
noon-4:00 p.m. The Village is closed on
Mondays, except holidays and summer
hours will begin after Memorial Day. Ad-
mission is $17.00 for adults, $11.00 for
students (6-16) and free for members and
children 5 and under. Again this year,
children 16 and under are free every Sun-
day this season! Sauder Village Member-
ships offer many valuable benefits and
are available for only $55 for a Single, $80
for a Couple or $90 for a Family/Grand-
parent Membership.

For more details about planning a
memorable Sauder Village get-away call
800.590.9755, visit the Sauder Village
website at www.saudervillage.org, like us
on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and
Instagram.

Ohio Continues To Lead The Nation
With 241 Tree City USA Communities

COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio led the nation first state to have more than 200 Tree City PHOTO PROVIDED
for the 37th consecutive year as the state USA communities.
with the most Tree City USA communi- CAMP ATTENDANTS ... (Front) Torri Bost, Emma Sprow, Katelyn Guanci, Dalia
ties, according to the Ohio Department of Tree City USA was designed to encour- Luna, Amanda Payne. (Back) Fernando Chavez.
Natural Resources. Last year, Ohio stood age better care of the nation’s community
out as the nation’s leader in Tree City USA forests by awarding recognition to com- Fulton County Health Center (FCHC) ing job shadowing and volunteerism op-
communities with 241 participating cities, munities that meet four basic standards held its 18th Healthcare Care Camp on portunities at FCHC. Attendees may ap-
villages and townships. of a good tree care program: a tree board April 15, 2018. Six students attended this ply to become Volunteens (if they wish)
or department, a tree-care ordinance, an free camp. Emma Sprow, of Tinora High and we will open our doors to them, in-
“We are proud to have so many Ohio annual community forestry budget of at School, Dalia Luna and Amanda Payne cluding even more vocational health care
communities that consistently promote least $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day ob- of Archbold High School, Torri Bost of experiences. FCHC staff members have
the care of their trees through the Tree servance and proclamation. A complete University of Toledo, Katelyn Guanci of offered to be “coaches” to the teens and
City USA program,” said Robert Boyles, list of Ohio’s Tree City USA communities Wauseon High School, and Fernando invited them to various job shadowing
Ohio’s state forester. “Ohio communi- and their anniversaries can be found at Chavez of Ohio State University. opportunities.
ties continue to enjoy the environmental arborday.org.
benefits and visual aesthetic that being a FCHC began Health care camp in These Volunteens will be able to spend
participant in the Tree City USA program The Tree City USA program, created June 2015, as a way to share our facil- time in the ER, OB, CCU, Med Surg, psy-
provides.” in 1976, is sponsored by the Arbor Day ity with high school students, especially chiatric unit, the lab, radiology, and in
Foundation, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. those curious about a healthcare career! offices settings. FCHC is very excited to
As part of this nationwide program, Conference of Mayors, National League We have hosted 18 groups of kids to date; have them here.
Ohioans last year planted more than of Cities and the National Association of including 98 students from 14 schools.
27,000 trees, pruned more than 88,000 State Foresters. They learn about vocational planning for FCHC will host two additional health
trees, volunteered more than 48,000 hours a health care career; including concepts care camps scheduled this summer. The
in their urban forestry programs and in- The ODNR Division of Forestry works such as basic clinical skills, confidenti- camp is free, but limited to the first ten
vested a combined total of more than $40 to promote the wise use and sustainable ality, infection control, customer service, students who apply. They will be held
million toward urban forestry efforts. management of Ohio’s public and private empathy, insurance 101, safety, practice Mon June 25, 2018 and Thurs July 26,
woodlands. To learn more about Ohio’s wheelchair use and get a thorough tour 2018. 1 pm till 4:30. Interested students
Since 1979, the ODNR Division of For- woodlands, visit forestry.ohiodnr.gov. of the hospital. should contact Mary Gautz, Coordina-
estry has assisted communities in en- tor of Volunteers at 419-330-2695 or
hancing the quality of life within cities and ODNR ensures a balance between wise The camp is also the gateway to ongo- [email protected]
villages through comprehensive urban for- use and protection of our natural resourc-
estry programs. In 1997, Ohio became the es for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR
website at ohiodnr.gov.

Toledo Zoo Begins Process To Bus Leaves Cleveland For
Restore Sturgeon In Lake Erie New York, Ends Up In Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Officials at an into the Maumee River in August or CLEVELAND (AP) — Greyhound says land and get a new bus, but instead
Ohio zoo have begun the process of re- September. The Maumee River is one of it is investigating how a bus meant to drove about two hours past it, to Toledo.
storing a fish species in Lake Erie that’s Lake Erie’s largest tributaries. The res- take passengers from Cleveland to New The driver then turned around and went
nearly extinct. toration effort is being funded through a York ended up in Toledo. back to Cleveland.
$90,000 grant.
The Blade reports the Toledo Zoo will WEWS-TV reports that the bus left Passenger Morgan Staley says they
raise about 1,500 young lake sturgeon Lake sturgeon can live 100 years or Cleveland several hours late on Thurs- spent about seven hours “just going in
this summer. The zoo recently received more. The species was once abundant day and was headed east through Penn- a circle.”
tanks to for the fish. in Lake Erie but nearly disappeared by sylvania when it started experiencing
the early 1900s because of overfishing. problems. The company says the driver The company says passengers inter-
Zoo conservation director Kent Bek- was instructed to head back to Cleve- ested in a refund can contact customer
ker says eggs to raise the hatchlings will Information from: The Blade, http:// service.
arrive in June and fish will be released www.toledoblade.com/

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24 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest, Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, April 25th, 2018

Williams County To Seek Fayette’s Pam Borton To
Grant To Pay for Utilities At Deliver 2018 Defiance College
Commencement Address
Edon Truck Stop Site
She led her teams to a Final Four, three
By: James Pruitt In other actions at the April 19 meet- DEFIANCE, Ohio – One hundred and straight Sweet Sixteen’s, and numerous
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ing, the commissioners approved a re- sixty-four graduates will be awarded di- NCAA Tournament appearances. Hav-
quest by the Emergency Management plomas during Defiance College’s 2018 ing successfully navigated the pressure
The proposed Love’s Truck Stop Authority to purchase a new 2018 Ford commencement ceremony on Saturday, and expectations of a highly visible po-
north of Edon on the Ohio Turnpike and Expedition truck at a cost not-to-exceed May 5. The ceremony will begin at 11 sition in an ultra-competitive environ-
SR 49 took another step to reality after $41,224. a.m. at the Karl H. Weaner Community ment, Pam now brings that unique ex-
action by the Williams Board of County Center. perience to her clients.
Commissioners. The commissioners approved a CHIP
partnership between Bryan and the Speaker for this year’s commence- She was a four-year letter winner on
The commissioners signed off on county. The county gets $400,000 and ment is Defiance College alumna Pam the women’s basketball team, served
the Maumee Valley Planning Organi- the city $300,000. Borton. Since graduating from DC in as team captain as a junior and senior,
zation submitting an application for 1987, Pam has established herself as and was a third-team NAIA All-Ameri-
a $500,000 grant to pay for extending At the April 16, the commissioners a highly sought-after executive coach can both seasons. A three-time all-con-
the waste water sewer from north of the approved a renewal with the County working with organizations and Fortune ference and a district Player of the Year
turnpike to south. The company will pay Risk Sharing Authority for coverage of 500 companies. Pam is the President & as a senior, Borton scored more than
$500,000 for extending the water mains facilities for 2018-2021. CEO of Borton Partners, an executive 1,000 points during her collegiate ca-
south, Dennis Miller, of MVPO, said. coaching firm, and delivers dynamic reer and was voted Defiance College’s
The commissioners approved an keynote presentations nationally. She Female Athlete of the Year in 1987. She
Love’s is planning on spending $9 agreement between the Local Emergen- also co-founded Women ON Point, a also participated in women’s track and
million to build a truck stop and con- cy Planning Committee and the board leadership summit for executive wom- field for two seasons, where she threw
venience store on 26 of the compa- on behalf of the Emergency Manage- en. the shot-put, discus, and javelin, earn-
ny’s 50-acre parcel. There will be a ment Authority. ing varsity letters both years. She was
20,000-square-foot building to house As the winningest coach in the Uni- inducted into the Alumni Varsity D Hall
the station, store and tire shop. The commissioners approved adver- versity of Minnesota women’s basketball of Fame in 2007.
tising for a person to fill a vacancy on history and now top-performing, ICF ex-
The company is paying for an archae- the county’s board of Developmental ecutive coach, Pam stands apart with 27 To further expand Pam’s life’s pur-
ological study on the parcel, Miller said. Disabilities. The deadline for applica- years of high-level, Division 1 coaching pose and passion of philanthropy, she
There is a 4-inch pipe on the site, but tions is noon, May 3 at the clerk’s office experience, including 12 years as head founded two non-profits; TeamWom-
it is not known if it is serviceable. The at the Williams County Courthouse. coach at the University of Minnesota. enMN in 2011, an organization dedicat-
company will create a basin to hold wa- ed to empowering professional women,
ter for fire protection. James can be reached at and Empower leadership academy for
[email protected] girls in grades 5-12 in 2014. Pam was
also honored with the creation of the
Propane Helps Pike-Delta-York Pam Borton Endowment at the Univer-
Remain Fiscally Responsible sity of Minnesota in the College of Ed-
ucation and Human Development, the
The Pike-Delta-York Local School mately 85% of the accepted bid pricing. only endowment of its kind in the world.
District has utilized propane-powered Operating propane buses has
buses for a number of years. Currently, Defiance College, chartered in 1850,
half of the district-owned buses used proven to be very cost effective for is an independent, liberal arts-based
to transport students are powered by the Pike-Delta-York Local School Dis- institution in Northwest Ohio offering
the less expensive, cleaner burning, trict. Through consortium pricing, the more than 40 undergraduate programs
alternative fuel. Thanks to an Environ- district has an agreement with a lo- of study as well as graduate programs in
mental Protection Agency (EPA) grant, cal propane supplier to lock in a dis- education and business. Defiance Col-
the district is increasing their fleet of counted price. Additionally, there is a lege has received national recognition
propane-powered buses at a discount- federal rebate of 50 cents per gallon of for its educational experience of service
ed price. propane purchased. The yearly locked and engagement. The college website is
in propane price is $1.37 per gallon, www.defiance.edu.
Currently, eight of the 16 district equaling a net price of 87 cents per gal-
buses are fueled by propane and the lon of propane after the federal rebate NAMI To Meet At Renewal
remaining are powered by traditional is factored. Center In Napoleon On May 1st
diesel fuel. With the need to replace
two buses due to age, number of miles, This price is significantly lower than NAMI Four County will hold its May ness, and to lead advocacy efforts that
and reoccurring repair costs, the board the per gallon price of diesel fuel. The 1 meeting in the outpatient area of The support mental health issues and that
of education approved the purchase district has calculated a savings in Renewal Center, 1895 Oakwood Ave., fight the stigma often associated with
of two propane-powered buses at the fuel cost at approximately $2,700 per Napoleon. The meeting, which starts at mental illness.
March board meeting. Recently, PDY’s year per propane bus in the district’s 7 p.m., is open to the public.
Transportation Director, Jim Wolpert, fleet. Considering a bus lifespan is 16 The next free mental health educa-
was informed of a grant sponsored by years, the district is saving approxi- Matt Grafton, the clinical director of tion class, called Peer to Peer, is for
the EPA for schools purchasing buses mately $43,000 per propane-powered A Renewed Mind Behavioral Health’s persons with a diagnosed or undiag-
using alternative, cleaner fuels. bus compared to a traditional diesel- Renewal Center, will explain the addic- nosed mental illness. It begins at 6
powered bus. This overall savings is tion and mental health services that A p.m. Wednesday, May 9 and contin-
Mr. Wolpert submitted a grant ap- approximately half the purchase price Renewed Mind offers at The Renewal ues for 10 consecutive weeks; however,
plication for the district in hopes of off- of a new bus. Center and at its other offices in the participants do not have to attend every
setting the cost of the bus purchases. four county area. He will also talk class. Each week the class covers dif-
The district has been notified the EPA Applying for the EPA grant monies about the mental health crisis services ferent material ranging from the causes
is granting PDY $13,000 towards the for the purchase of buses and using that the agency has taken over for the and treatments of the various mental
purchase of each bus, for a total of these very cost effective propane pow- Four County ADAMhs Board with the illnesses to medications, relapse pre-
$26,000. This grant is allowing the dis- ered buses have allowed the district to closing of the closing of Family Service vention and the relationship between
trict to purchase the buses at approxi- continue to strive towards remaining of Northwest Ohio at the end of April. mental health and physical health.
fiscally responsible.
NAMI Four County is the local affili- The two hour class will be held at
Four County Career Center ate of the National Alliance on Mental the Four County ADAMhs Board, lo-
To Host Annual Art Show Illness, the nation’s largest organiza- cated at T-761 State Route 66 south of
tion of family members and friends who Archbold. For more information on the
have a loved one with a mental illness class or to register, call Katie Beck, one
as well as persons with a mental illness. of the class leaders, at 567/239-5477.
The deadline to register is Friday, May
The purpose of NAMI is to improve 4.
public awareness and understanding
of mental illness, to provide free family For more information about NAMI
and community education programs, to Four County and the free programs
offer peer led support groups for family that it provides, please visit the group’s
members and persons with a mental ill- web site: www.namifourcounty.org.

Four County Career Center Students
Place At 2018 HOSA State Conference

PHOTOS PROVIDED
ART ON DISPLAY ... The public is invited to join us for the Annual “Art Show” which
will be held April 26, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the Durbin Community
Room (Room D117) at Four County Career Center. The show will feature unique
fine art and digital and graphic designs, all created by senior Visual Art & Design PHOTO PROVIDED
students. Shown above preparing for the “Art Show” is Rachel Cape (Edgerton).
The day is coordinated by Visual Art & Design instructor Erin Custer. HOSA STATE CONFERENCE ... Eight students from Four County Career Center
placed in the top three in the 2018 Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
State Conference in Columbus and have qualified to compete in the HOSA Inter-
national Leadership Conference with the theme “Healing With Our Hands, Helping
Indiana Man Who Died In 2006 With Our Hearts” in Dallas, Texas. These Career Center students will join other
HOSA students from across the nation to participate in national-level skill compe-
Was Buried In Wrong Grave titions, workshops, and general sessions June 27-30, 2018. The Career Center is
also pleased to announce that Kevin Myles and Aliyssa McCormick-Chmielewski
have been elected as 2018 Ohio HOSA Sate Officers.
To obtain an officer’s position, students were required to take a written test, be
WHITESTOWN, Ind. (AP) — The body day, 25 miles north of Indianapolis. interviewed by the State Advisor and present a speech to fellow HOSA students
of an Indiana man has been buried in The cemetery covered the expenses and advisors from all over the state of Ohio. Kevin and Aliyssa will represent Ohio
a new grave after he was placed in the and provided a new casket for Boven- HOSA at the HOSA International Leadership Conference. Student competing are
wrong one nearly 12 years ago. schen, who was a military veteran. A (LEFT TO RIGHT) Sapphire Birr (Holgate) Home Health Aide; Sara Greek (Arch-
Charles Bovenschen’s family discov- daughter, Sandi Vasel, says the family bold) Nutrition; Kaleigh Morgan (Liberty Center) Outstanding HOSA Chapter; Ol-
ered the mistake in February after his is at “peace” knowing that her parents ivia Hartford (Liberty Center) Outstanding HOSA Chapter; Myah Wagner (Archbold)
wife, Mary, died. They were supposed to are together. Nursing Assisting; Gibson Burkholder (Archbold) Creative Problem Solving; Kevin
be buried next to each other at Lincoln WRTV says the burial mix-up might Myles (Napoleon) State HOSA Vice President and Creative Problem Solving; Halea
Memory Gardens in Whitestown, but have been related to problems with the Crawford (Napoleon) Creative Problem Solving; and Aliyssa McCormick-Chmielews-
Bovenschen’s grave was empty. previous cemetery operator. ki (Edgerton) State HOSA Reporter. Four County Career Center HOSA programs
TV station WRTV says family and Information from: WRTV-TV, http:// include Health Careers and Sports Fitness & Exercise Science. HOSA Advisors are
friends gathered at the cemetery Satur- www.theindychannel.com/index.html Donna Badenhop, Robin Hill, Karen Walker and Mike Nye.

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Save On Water Bill – Register Now For Summer
Get A Rain Barrel Stem Camps At Northwest State

Wauseon, OH, April 17, 2018: A for treated tap water). Diverting water Northwest State Community College “STEM Camp is an exciting way for
rain barrel is a system that collects and from storm drains also decreases the will be hosting three weeks of STEM Camp students to step into the world of Sci-
stores rainwater from your roof that impact of runoff to streams. Therefore, for area middle school students in June ence, Technologies, Engineering and Math
would otherwise be lost to runoff and a rain barrel is an easy way for you to and July. (STEM),” stated Tori Wolf, camp coordina-
diverted to storm drains and streams. a have a consistent supply of clean, tor. “Each year we offer new adventures to
Lawn and garden watering make up fresh water for outdoor use, FREE. Science, Technology, Engineering, STEM Camp. This year’s new adventures
nearly 40% of total household water Math and Manufacturing are the focus of a include a Drone Obstacle Course, Virtual
use during the summer. A rain bar- The Fulton Soil & Water Conserva- summer camp opportunity for area junior Reality, Junk Modeling and an Escape
rel collects water and stores it for you tion District (Fulton SWCD) offers rain high students. Northwest State STEM ed- Room. We are looking forward to another
when you need it most---during peri- barrels for purchase. The rain barrels ucators and volunteers will provide a fun successful STEM Camp,” Wolf continued.
od of drought—to water plants, wash are re-used food grade 55 to 60 gallon and interactive experience for students
your car, or to top off a swimming pool. barrels made with a hose connector, that will be going into grades 5-8 in the The NSCC Summer STEM Camps are
It supplies loads of free “soft water” to linking hose connector, and overflow 2018-2019 school year. The camps will be sponsored in part by CK Technologies,
homeowners, containing no chlorine, connection. The top of the barrel has hands-on and touch on a variety of sub- Altenloh, Brinck & Co., Edgerton Forge,
lime or calcium making it ideal for a screen in the top to catch leaves and jects including drones, SolidWorks/3D Community Improvement Corporation of
gardens, flower pots, and car and win- insects. Stop in at the Fulton Soil and printing, virtual reality, rocket building, Henry County, Nuts, Bolts & Thingmajigs
dow washing. A rain barrel will save Water Conservation District at 8770 chemistry, physics, advanced manufac- Foundation, Sauder Woodworking and
most homeowners about 1,300 gal- State Route 108, Suite B, Wauseon, turing and much more. the Ohio MEP.
lons of water during the peak summer across from the fairgrounds, to see the
months. Saving water not only helps rain barrel on display. You can see Session 1, Maker-Facturing is for stu- Maker-Facturing Camp runs 8:30
protect the environment, it saves you what services the Fulton SWCD has dents in grades 6-8 and will be held June a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily, while the STEM
money and energy (decreased demand to offer at www.fultoncountyoh.com/ 25-28 with a focus on manufacturing Camps run 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m daily.
swcd or call them at 419-337-9217. skills. Session 2, Discovering STEM is for There are still seats available for interest-
students in grades 5-6 and will be held ed students.
July 9-12 with a focus on pre-engineering
and Session 3, Exploring STEM is for stu- For more information visit Northwest-
dents in grades 7-8 and will be held July State.edu/registration-is-open-for-2018-
16-19 with a focus on engineering skills. summer-stem-camps/ or email twolf@
NorthwestState.edu.

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 A weather balloon was spot- Mrs. James Nofziger named MVP for Hilltop basketball sent to Goodfellow AFB, Texas
REPORTER ted in the sky. It was released Kevin Lee. went to Darcy Lillemon for the after this furlough is up.
ESTABLISHED 1878 by Camp Perry. girls and Doug Graber for the
50 YEARS AGO boys. Ms. Wendall Cook, Ms.
130 YEARS AGO 50 YEARS AGO April 1968 Dean Kanel, Ms. Fern Heme-
April 1888 April 1968 20 YEARS AGO neway, Ms. Dwayne Herman,
Despite high westerly April 1998 Maytha Cook and Suzan Kan-
Frank Shilling will be found Jim Lehman is a middle winds, firemen from Stryker nel spent Saturday in Kent
behind the counter of the Dou- distance runner for the Varsity and Archbold waged a suc- West Unity Council names Ohio. Martha and Suzan were
ble Store. track squad at Miami Univer- cessful hour and a half battle John Richard as a full time of- contestants in the state music
sity at Oxford. to save a large barn on the ficer under recommendation contest at the University. Ms.
The Woolen Mills have de- Fulton County farm of Elmer from Chief Loomis. Hemenway and Ms. Herman
cided to install new machinery Mr. and Mrs. Raymond King. visited with their children Dee
for manufacture of yarn and Gerig entertained 33 of their Stryker fifth graders recent- Hemenway and Tom Hemen-
rolls. family at Easter dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ber- ly won the North Central Bas- way, both students at the Uni-
nath recently celebrated their ketball Tournament. They are versity.
120 YEARS AGO STRYKER ADVANCE 60th wedding anniversary. coached by
April 1898 ESTABLISHED 1884 50 YEARS AGO
THE ADVANCE Joe Grieser. April 1968
Some oats have been sowed 110 YEARS AGO REPORTER Kristin Beatty came up big
in this vicinity. April 1908 1976 MERGE for the Hilltop Softball team Hazen Gearhart enter-
when she tained at the cottage at Circle
Married - Samuel S. Wine- Thomas Rataiczak has been (FORMALLY STRYKER slammed two home runs in Park near Hamilton, Indiana
land and Frances Beerbower, elected to a scientific fraternity ADVANCE a 20-2 rout of Fayette along Sunday with a potluck dinner
April 13. at OSU. with a double to drive in five in honor of the birthday of his
& WEST UNITY REPORTER) total runs. mother, Mrs. Mable Gearhart.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Will An Easter girl and a Good 40 YEARS AGO
Monday, April 15, a son. Friday boy came to the homes April 1978 EDON 45 YEARS AGO
of Joseph Dilworth and George COMMERCIAL April 1973
110 YEARS AGO Sinley respectively. Earning Dean’s List hon-
April 1908 ors at their respective colleges 770 YEARS AGO Jim and Mike Edon won
100 YEARS AGO were Mick McGuire, Pamela April 1948 first and second place trophies
Charles Caulkins has the April 1918 Meyers, David Leu, Cindy Her- in the spring Rod and Custom
foundation ready for his home shberger and Nancy Fitzen- Mr. & Mrs. Montie Dewire show and recently at the memo-
west of Tom McKin’s. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed rider. and son Connie motored to rial coliseum.
Planson in Stryker, a son, Greentown, Indiana Sunday to
100 YEARS AGO Russell on April 14. Stryker FFA recently re- visit Mr. & Mrs. Howard Nesbit Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Thomas
April 1918 paired and painted Kettle Run and get acquainted with a new were on a trip with the food mar-
This issue of The Advance bridge as part of a community baby born April 2. keting inc., Staff, Retailers, and
Passing exams for service is entirely given over to pro- service project. Brokers of this area to Acapul-
in the army were Dale Zigler, moting the sale of “Third Lib- Lamar Allomong and Miss co Mexico. Their headquarters
Ira Short, Calvin Hartman and erty Loan Bonds”. There were 27 cases of Anabel Myers were dinner were at hotel Pierre Maqeurs
Buell Jennings. small pox reported in Bryan, guests of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Met-
Every regular advertiser do- 11 in Montpelier and four in tler Sunday. 40 YEARS AGO
Melvin DeGroff and Myrtle nated his space for that pur- other parts of the county. April 1978
Snyder, married April 18. pose, forgetting for the time 65 YEARS AGO
the pursuit of the elusive dol- William Grisier received April 1953 Helping Sam Fry celebrate
A number from here attend- lar. word that he successfully his 82nd birthday were Mr. &
ed the funeral of B.B. Opdycke passed the exam held by the Two months after the start Mrs. Russell Kuckuck, Mr. &
of Pulaski. 90 YEARS AGO state board of Funeral Direc- of operation, the EATON ma- Mrs. Lamar Parks, and Mr. and
April 1928 tors in Columbus. chine co. is a beehive of activ- Mrs. Clara Tutle of Ashley, Ind.
90 YEARS AGO ity, with twenty five persons
April 1928 Selma Buehrer of Stryker 30 YEARS AGO working and three shifts go- 20 YEARS AGO
became the bride of Edward April 1988 ing. Herald Baker is the gen- April 1998
Ed Meyers’ funeral was Bernath of Elmira. eral manager.
held at the Franklin Disciple Delegates selected to at- “Thank God I made it
Church. The Stryker Drain Tile Plant tend Buckeye Girls State from 55 YEARS AGO through,” were the first words
is in full operation with an in- Hilltop are Amy Knapp, Sacha April 1963 spoken by Art Hug, 55 of Edg-
Frank Johnson of Stryker creased force employed for this Hollingshead, Gail Hulbert erton, as he awoke from ex-
died of appendicitis. season’s output. and Darcy Lillemon. A/B Robert Young from perimental heart surgery to
Lockland Air Force Base Texas increase blood supply to his
80 YEARS AGO 80 YEARS AGO West Unity Village Council is spending ten days with his heart muscle.
April 1938 April 1938 agreed to support the Little parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dayton
League with $2,500 allotted Young and Vicky. He will be
Harry Neilly, for many years Martin Sines, 69, died at this year.
a Chicago sports writer and his home in Evansport Sun-
who assisted at the Reporter day. West Unity Manufacturing Company 1907
office, has purchased the Hen-
ry County Review at Holgate. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Rus-
sell Kimberly of Toledo, a
The schools at Bryan and daughter on April 1.
Montpelier, which have been
closed because of smallpox, 70 YEARS AGO
will reopen today. April 1948

Coach Rees suffered a bro- Campbell Soup Company
ken ankle while pole vaulting bought the Standard Brands
at school. Inc. plant in Napoleon.

There are 36 members in Born to Russell and Phyllis
the graduating class of the Planson, a daughter Penny.
West Unity High School.
A son was born to Mr. and
Richard Poynter and Tobi- Mrs. Leon DeGroff on April 22.
tha Reed were wed on April 17.
A daughter was born to Mr.
70 YEARS AGO and Mrs. Richard Garber on
April 1948 April 27.

The garage on the Lloyd Bly 60 YEARS AGO
farm was partially damaged by April 1958
fire.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ber-
Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Jones nath will celebrate their Gold-
celebrated their 45th anniver- en Wedding Anniversary on
sary. April 20.

60 YEARS AGO Born to Russell and Phyllis
April 1958 Planson, a son, Jack, April 15.

The FHA of Hilltop planted Lana Lehman, Linda Car-
tulips on the crest of the hill at penter and Carl Bouldrey will
the school as part of a beauti- attend music camp this sum-
fication project. mer.

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Arm- Mr. and Mrs. Bard Young
bruster had the misfortune of are announcing the birth of a
having the whole roof of their son Michael born on April 17.
house burned by fire Thurs-
day. A son was born to Mr. and

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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “IT’S NOT ALWAYS A BETTER PLACE?” BY: REX STUMP - “HOLY GOAL!”

You hear it often in the days follow- else happens. There is another way. Every team has a goal. Every coach baseball, but not planning to play in col-
ing someone’s death, especially if he It’s not inevitable that we will be sen- and player has a goal. Every business, lege. Matter of fact Ben prayed, “Lord,
suffered for months beforehand. Some- tenced to hell. every leader, every parent, and every stu- my life is yours, and I’m not going to be
one will say, “At least he’s in a better dent has a goal! No matter who we work in charge. As for baseball, You can have
place.” Is that always true? Is everyone “But now God has shown us a way to with, we have discovered people want “to that, too.” (Playing With Purpose, Mike
who dies really in a better place, or is be made right with him without keep- succeed” and the only way to measure Yorkey) Through incredible circum-
that just a hope designed to comfort ing the requirements of the law, as was success is to see if they have reached stances, Ben ended up attending col-
the loved ones mourning the death? promised in the writings of Moses and their goals! If you were to narrow down lege, playing baseball and now plays in
the prophets long ago. We are made your goals in life to “one” thing, what the MLB. He grew up in a strong Chris-
The Bible talks about heaven and right with God by placing our faith in would it be? tian home and was a FCA leader in high
hell. It tells us that everyone who dies Jesus Christ. And this is true for ev- school and college. When interviewed
goes to one of them or the other. The eryone who believes, no matter who we Oswald Chambers once said, “The by MLB about his success, he said: “Ev-
former is indeed a “better place.” The are. For everyone has sinned; we all fall destined end of man is not happiness, ery day I ask myself four questions; 1.
latter is far from it. It is the worst place short of God’s glorious standard. Yet nor health, but holiness. God is not an How can I be a better player today, than I
imaginable. To say about everyone who God freely and graciously declares that eternal blessing machine for men. He was yesterday? 2. How can I grow closer
dies that they are in a “better place” we are righteous. He did this through did not come to save men out of pity; He to the Lord? 3. How can I not become
assumes that everyone who dies goes Christ Jesus when he freed us from the came to save men because He had cre- complacent? 4. How can I join up with
to heaven. But that’s clearly not true if penalty for our sins. ated them to be holy.” people who are really loving and seeking
you believe the Bible. God?”
For God presented Jesus as the I agree with Chambers and believe
The opening chapters of Romans set sacrifice for sin. People are made right that the Bible clearly teaches that man When it comes to successfully be-
up a courtroom scene. You and I are on with God when they believe that Jesus was created to be Holy. What does that ing “Holy” for God I believe we should
trial. God is the Judge. Paul acts as the sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. mean? I can’t fully explain that in a ask similar questions. How can I grow
Prosecuting Attorney to present a case This sacrifice shows that God was be- sentence, so allow me to briefly summa- closer to the Lord? How can I not be-
against you, me, and everyone who ing fair when he held back and did not rize what it means to be Holy. Being come complacent in my faith? How can I
has ever lived. Paul’s case against us punish those who sinned in times past, Holy means we have asked for forgive- join up with people who are really loving
is that everyone stands guilty and de- for he was looking ahead and including ness from a Holy God and and seeking God? Take time to examine
serves to be sentenced to hell because them in what he would do in this pres- separated ourselves out God’s plan for your life to be Holy. How
of how they lived their lives. ent time. God did this to demonstrate from this world. It also are you doing?
his righteousness, for he himself is fair means we are separating
Paul carefully presents a convinc- and just, and he declares sinners to be ourselves to God. We are Chuck Colson once said, “When we
ing case, going point-by-point to show right in his sight when they believe in putting off an old life and think of holiness, great saints of the past
that we are all guilty. In short, his case Jesus” (Romans 3.21-26). dedicating ourselves to a like Francis of Assisi or George Mueller
against us is the following: new and different way of spring to mind – or contemporary giants
What great news! The sun breaks living, following His com- of the faith like Mother Teresa. But ho-
• You know there is a God, but you through the storm clouds. The hero mands. (Read Colossians liness is not the private preserve of an
have rejected him and created your own rides in on the white horse. You hear 3) If we were created to be elite corps of martyrs, mystics, and Nobel
god – a god who allows you to make the the best news you’ve ever heard. You “Holy” shouldn’t we strive Prize winners. Holiness is the everyday
final decisions in your life. That has led don’t have to go to hell. Your guilt has to be “Holy?” business of every Christian.”
to a downward spiral of ever-worsening been pardoned because Jesus took
sin (see Romans 1.21-32). your place and paid your penalty. Tampa Bay Ray’s Ben For more reading on what to do now
Zobrist is considered a top that you are on His team – check out
• In order to define sin so you would The Bible says that the penalty for competitor in the MLB! Ephesians 1:4; I Peter 1:15-16, and Phi-
know what it is and stop it, God gave sin is death. That means more than He grew up a typical Mid- lippians 4:8.
you the law. Knowing the law and what when your heart stops beating and you western boy living out his
is right and wrong is not good enough. get buried. Death means separation. high school years enjoying
You were given the law but failed to Physical death occurs when your spirit
obey it (see Romans 2.12-13). separates from your body. Spiritual
death occurs when you are separated
• Not only do you not keep the law from God – now when you reject him
as God spelled it out in the Bible, but in how you conduct your daily life and
you can’t even keep your own standard in the future when hell becomes your
of right and wrong – even though it’s ultimate destiny.
lower than God’s standard. You violate
your own conscience consistently (see But Jesus died in your place on the
Romans 2.14-15). cross. He took the penalty and now of-
fers you a pardon and an unbelievably
Paul wraps up his case with the fol- fulfilling life now and forever. All that
lowing summation: “Now we know that is necessary is that you surrender your
whatever the law says, it says to those life to him and make an unchangeable
who are under the law, so that every decision to follow him your whole life
mouth may be silenced and the whole long. Go where he leads. Do what he
world held accountable to God. There- says. Love whom he loves. You do that
fore no one will be declared righteous and you will go to a better place when
in God’s sight by the works of the law; you die. Guaranteed.
rather, through the law we become
conscious of our sin” (Romans 3.19- Revival Meetings At
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When we stand before God to be Evangelist Mike Pelletier will be the guest speaker for Revival
judged by our actions, we won’t be Meetings at Faith Baptist Church, Angola, Indiana. Evangelist
able to say a thing. No excuses. No Pelletier has been in full-time evangelism since 1988. He has
explanations. No defense. No one will preached in over forty states and in several foreign countries.
be declared righteous by even the best
works they’ve done over the course of Traveling with Evangelist and Mrs. Pelletier are Greg and
their lives. NO ONE. We won’t make it Heather Murray. Since his graduation from college in 1998, Greg
into heaven because we’ve been good has served in church ministry and music evangelism.
enough. (By the way, what is good
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enough is perfection and I think we CR 400 N), Angola, Indiana. The services are Sunday, April 29th,
come up short on that, don’t you?) through Friday, May 4th. The Sunday services are at 9:00 a.m.,
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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Evergreen Staff Member To Be Inducted Tyler Hartsock Of Bryan To Continue
Into The Ohio Basketball Hall Of Fame Football Career At Bluffton University
bus. People honked the entire way and
By: Nate Calvin honked as they passed. At the games I PHOTO PROVIDED
THE VILLAGE REPORTER remember the cheering, the chanting,
and the roars of the crowd during the FOOTBALL SIGNING ... Bryan Golden Bears senior Tyler Hartsock recently signed
On May 5th, 2018, Evergreen staff games. At times it was deafening. It was his national letter of intent to further his education and play football at Bluffton
member Jackie (Motckya) Mossing will extraordinary how the people of Convoy University. Pictured standing behind Tyler at his signing day are his father Rob
be inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall supported our entire team and rallied be- Hartsock (left) and Bryan head coach Grant Redhead.
of Fame at the Hyatt Regency in Colum- hind us. It was about as a magical expe-
bus. A 1985 graduate of Convoy Crest- rience that an athlete can ever imagine. I Wauseon Native Austin Bueter
view High School and a 1990 graduate am so, so grateful for such a remarkable Signs Professional Independent
of Bowling Green State University, she experience”, she fondly recalled.
currently holds a 5th grade elementary Baseball Contract
position at Evergreen. Mossing went on to attend Bowling
Green State University where she had new
Mossing stated how much receiv- an outstanding career under head coach
ing this honor means to her, “I am ex- Fran Voll, whom she knew from his time PHOTO PROVIDED
tremely honored to be inducted into the as the head coach at Delphos St. John’s.
Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame. To me this Mossing credits Voll, along with her other FORMER WAUSEON INDIAN ... Austin Bueter, a Wauseon High School 2011 grad-
award doesn’t represent the individual coaches in her career as well, for helping uate, member of the Napoleon River Bandits 2011 State Championship Team and
accolades, but more importantly repre- her attain the success she enjoyed shar- Regional Runners Up, Ohio Dominican University , Northwoods League, and Uni-
sents all my exceptional teammates at ing some examples of what Voll meant to versity of Northwestern Ohio RHP, has signed a Professional Independent Baseball
Crestview and BGSU, the outstanding her as a player. contract while playing in the California WinterExLcelaugsuiveely20a1t 8 for the Gateway Griz-
and distinguished coaches, the faithful zlies of the Frontier League in Sauget, Illinois.
fans, and my supporting family and their “Coach Voll was a great recruiter and
sacrifices that made success possible for recruited not only outstanding athletes,
me. Without all of them I wouldn’t be be- but outstanding people. He was able to
ing receiving such an esteemed honor. combine players that were recruited from
So, I would like to dedicate this award to the previous BGSU coach with his own
all of them.” recruits. Some coaches may find that an
overwhelming task…but not him. There
Mossing rewrote the record books was no difference in how he treated team
while at Crestview, where she is the girls’ members. It didn’t make a difference to
basketball all-time leading scorer (1,742 him if he recruited you or not. This was
points), holds the record for points in a our team and again the lesson: No one
season with 501 during her senior sea- is more important than anyone else. He
son in 1984-85. Among the other records cared about all the players and always
she holds there include career rebounds, did whatever he could to help them. I
rebounds in a season, career field goals, admire how he handled all of us, not an
field goals in a season, field goal percent- easy job!”
age in a season, career free throws, and
free throws in a season. “We grew together and we considered
each other family and it showed in how
Her teams also enjoyed great suc- we played. Fran Voll was an outstand-
cess while she was a member of the Lady ing coach, but more importantly a caring
Knights highlighted by a trip to the State person who always put his players first.
Final Four during her senior season, Fran Voll was considerate and thought-
which is something she recalls vividly. ful of all of us at BGSU. These are quali-
“A memory that stands out for me from ties in college coaches that we always do
high school is the tournament road to not see today. I knew I was pretty lucky
the state tournament in 1985. The gyms back then, but today looking back I can-
were packed during our tournament run. not thank him enough for the exception-
Fans swarmed us after each game with al experience that he allowed me to have
congratulations and hugs. It was a sea of playing for him.”
Crestview “Knight Train” t-shirts in red
and blue that filled the gyms from the Mossing herself as been involved in
floor to the rafters.” coaching for 25 years and knows the
impact coaches make on their athletes
“I swear that every person from school lives. “Coaches are such impactful peo-
and the village of Convoy went to our ple in the lives of student-athletes. They
games. Convoy business windows were can make kids feel like they can conquer
decorated for weeks. People decorated anything, or they can demoralize them
their cars. Our lockers and the school and make them feel like nothing they
had signs and decorations everywhere. do is good enough”, she said. When you
Even the highways that we drove on to work with kids, you can see the impact
the tournament games were decorated positive words and actions make.”
with huge signs that people put up for
us along the way with words of encour- “Cindy Owens Perkins and Fran Voll
agement and support. As we boarded the are the most distinguished and princi-
bus to go to the tournament games, we pled people and coaches that I have had
always had a “convoy” of people in the the honor of knowing. They are tremen-
school parking lot ready to follow our dous role models and mentors. I definite-
ly learned from the best! Together they
have helped me to be a successful athlete
but more importantly a good person that
truly cares about others”, added Moss-
ing.

Mossing had a stellar career at BGSU
where she scored the second-most points
in the history of basketball (both men’s
and women’s) at Bowling Green. She
scored 2,122 career points to become the
most prolific scorer in school history, and
held the BG scoring record for over two
decades. Motycka, who left BGSU hold-
ing 21 school season and career records,
remains one of only two players in league
history to earn All-MAC First-Team hon-
ors four times. A two-time MAC Player of
the Year (1986-87 and 1987-88), she led
the league with a 20.2 points-per-game
average in ‘87-88.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

April 18th, 2018 bring was 1-2 with a double and a RBI, Tristen Sae- Liberty Center 10 Hilltop 1
Varsity ger was 1-2 with a RBI, and Cole Mattin earned the Hilltop bats were quiet in game two has they reg-
win on the mound for the Panthers by going three istered just three hits as they lost game two of the
Hilltop 10 Fayette 4 innings and allowing no runs on two hits with four doubleheader to end up with a split. Liberty Center
Five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning by the strikeouts. Austin Horning paced the Pettisville of- plated six runs in the fifth inning to extend their lead
Cadets blew extended their lead from 5-4 to 10-4 as fense with a 2-3 night with a RBI. to 8-0 and put the game away. Andrew Denton, Kai-
they knocked off Fayette in a BBC makeup game. Ty- den Clendenin, and Ben Routhier were responsible
ler Suboski and Christin Mckinney led Hilltop with Fayette 12 Emmanuel Christian 2 (5 innings) for the Cadets, as each of them had singles.
three hits each and both Kaiden Clendenin and Ja- The Eagles picked up their first win on the season
cob Champion added two RBIs. Clendenin also went in the inaugural game on their new fields at Fayette North Central 3 Wayne Trace 0
six innings on the mound for Hilltop to get credit for High School. Porter Maginn pitched a complete game Josh Bailey opened the day for the Eagles by
the win. Garrett Reinking paced the Eagles offense for Fayette allowing just one hit and striking four. throwing a complete shutout giving up just hits and
by going 2-4 with a double and a RBI while Travis The Eagles offense was led by Grant Reinking who striking out three. Bailey helped himself at the plate
Wagner and Tanner Lemley each had two hits. went 2-3 with a double and scored a run. with a RBI double and Layne Cogswell added a RBI
single as North Central scored two runs in the first
Other Scores: Antwerp 5 Hilltop 4 (8 innings) inning and that ended up being all the run support
Swanton d. Evergreen 12-5 Hilltop racked up 14 hits but left 13 runners Bailey would need.
on base as the fell in extra innings to the Archers.
JV Scores: Christian McKinney and Andrew Denton had three Wayne Trace 9 North Central 1
Montpelier d. Stryker 4-1 hits apiece and they also each had a RBI. McKinney Hayden Haas singled and Dalton Joice doubled
Evergreen d. Swanton 8-7 and Denton also split the time on the mound with but that was all the hits North Central would have
each pitching four innings with Denton taking the as they dropped game two of their doubleheader with
April 19th, 2018 loss as the Cadets fell to 6-5 overall on the season. the Raiders. Ryan France got the start on the mound
Varsity and took the loss going four innings, surrendering
Edon 10 Hamilton (IN) 2 five runs on four hits and striking out four Wayne
Wauseon 5 Delta 4 (9 innings) Austin Kiess scattered four hits over five innings Trace batters.
The Indians capped off their rally from a 4-0 defi- of work as Edon improved their record to 4-3 on the
cit with two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning season by winning a non-league matchup against Perrysburg 2 Wauseon 1
to knock off Delta in a NWOAL matchup. Brooks Hamilton (IN). Dylan Mason and Shane Zulch had Brooks Gype finished 2-3 with a single and a dou-
Gype, Joey Shema, and Zach Stipp each had doubles two singles each as the Bombers did their damage ble as the Indians lost a well played game at home to
for Wauseon and freshman Connor Penrod was 1-3 at the plate without the benefit of an extra base hit. Perrysburg. The game was tied 1-1 entering the sixth
with a single and two RBIs. Logan Echler and Brady inning but Perrysburg was able to get a run in the in-
Wymer led Delta with two hits apiece while Cole Mat- Liberty Center 8 Montpelier 0 ning and that ended up being the difference. Carter
tin, Colin Rouleau, and Tristen Saeger each drove in Montpelier fell behind 7-0 after two innings and Stump also had a double for the Tribe, who were
a run for the Panthers. couldn’t mount a rally as they were shutout by the limited to just four hits by the Perrysburg pitching
Tigers. Blake Altaffer had two of the three Locos hits staff. CJ Moser took the loss on the hill for Wauseon
Archbold 9 Evergreen 2 in the game while Dakota Benner took the loss on but pitched a solid 5 1/3 innings allowing two runs
Bryson Taylor improved his record to 3-0 on the the mound with four strikeouts in his five innings on five hits with four strikeouts.
season has he gave up two runs on just three hits of work.
in five innings on the mound as Archbold improved Wauseon 6 Lake 1
their record to 3-0 in the NWOAL. Jeron Williams led Fairview 8 Stryker 5 Wauseon broke a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the sixth
the Bluestreak offense by going 2-3 with two RBIs, A five run second inning by the Apaches was the when they scored five runs on their way to a win in
Kade Kern was 2-3 with a triple and a RBI and Nran- difference in this one as the Panthers scored all five their second game of the day. Trent Armstrong and
don Miller was 2-4 with a triple and a RBI. Bryce of their runs in the last two innings but came up Everett Bueter each had two hits while Zach Stipp
Hudik took the loss on the hill for the Vikings as he short. Daniel Fether pitched the last six innings for added two RBIs as the Indians evened their overall
went two innings, surrendering six runs on four hits. Stryker giving up four runs on six hits with three record at 5-5 on the season. Sean Brock got the win
strikeouts. Fether and Kristian Grapengeter each for Wauseon as he hurled seven innings and allowed
Hilltop 17 Fayette 0 (5 innings) had two hits for the Panthers while Thomas Bost had only one run on six hits with three strikeouts.
Hilltop put this game away early by scoring nine a double and two RBIS.
runs in the first inning as they picked up the mercy Ayersville 8 Montpelier 4
rule win over the Eagles. Eleven different Cadets re- Wauseon 13 Patrick Henry 4 Collin Crisenberry had two hits and Bryer Bentley
corded hits in this one as Hilltop pounded out 15 Connar Penrod was 2-3 with two RBIs and six had two hits and two RBIs as Montpelier was un-
hits as a team. Jay Garret, Ben Routhier, Tyler Sub- other Indians each had one hit as Wauseon im- able to comeback after falling behind early. The Pi-
oski, and Baiden Jones each had two RBIs on the proved to 3-1 in the NWOAL. Wauseon put up six lots jumped out to a 3-0 lead after the first inning,
night. Max Baker, Grant Reinking, and Tyrese Pear- runs in the fourth inning to take control of the game. but the Locos scored two in the third to make it a
son accounted for the Fayette hits in the game with Brooks Gype earned the win by pitching four innings 3-2 game. Five runs in the fourth inning proved to
a single each. of shutout baseball and allowing just two hits with be the undoing for Montpelier as they did manage a
one strikeout. run in the fifth and another in the sixth before Ay-
Montpelier 9 Edon 8 ersville held them scoreless in the seventh to wrap
After the Bombers scored six runs in the bottom Bryan 2 Archbold 0 up the win.
of the sixth inning to take the lead, Montpelier an- A battle for first place in the NWOAL turned into
swered back with three runs in seventh for the win. a pitchers’ duel as the Golden Bears knocked off Montpelier 6 Continental 5
Dakota Benner led the Locos with a home run and Archbold to take sole possession of first place in the Trailing 5-2 going to the seventh inning, the Lo-
a single, Brandon Eitniear had two doubles, and league. Benny Roebuck went four innings for the cos rallied by scoring four runs in the inning for the
Bryer Bentley also added a double. Carson Brandt win and Zac Nobis pitched the final three innings come from behind win. Collin Crisenberry had two
connected for a home run and had four RBIs to lead for save as the pitching combination held the high hits with a RBI while Tyler Rupp and Collin Bexten
Edon, who was hampered by seven fielding errors. powered Bluestreak offense to only six hits. Bryan also had a RBI each as the Locos moved their record
generated only four hits off of the Archbold pitching to 5-6 on the year.
North Central 4 Stryker 2 duo of Rigo Ramos and Trevor Rupp but were able
The Eagles improved to 3-1 in the BBC as they to manufacture a couple runs off of those hits to get Genoa 3 Delta 2 (9 innings)
rallied to beat Stryker behind a complete game pitch- the win. Brandon Miller had two singles for Archbold The Panthers scored a run in the bottom of the
ing performance by Colton Schmunk. Stryker led 2-0 who is now 10-1 overall on the season. seventh to force extra innings, but the Comets would
before North Central scored three runs in the fifth break the tie a run in the ninth to get the win. Lo-
and another run in the sixth to complete the come- JV Scores: gan Albring led the Delta offense by going 2-4 with a
back. Layne Cogswell had the big hit of the night Archbold d. Ayersville 22-7 double and Colin Rouleau was 2-4 with a RBI while
with a 3-run double to give the Eagles the lead in Jayce Helmniak took the loss on the mound for the
the bottom of the fifth inning. Jack Bailey had three Freshman Scores: Panthers.
singles with a RBI while Josh Bailey added a double Archbold d. Ottawa-Glandorf 8-7
and a single for North Central. The Panthers were Clay d. Wauseon 11-3 Genoa 5 Delta 0
limited to just two hits by Schmunk as Luke Holsop- Delta only managed three hits in this game as
ple doubled and Kristian Grapengeter had a single. April 21st, 2018 they fell 5-0 to Genoa to drop their record to 5-6 for
Schmunk tallied seven strikeouts in his seven inning Varsity the season. Brady Wymer finished the game 2-3 at
on the hill for the Eagles. the plate as the Delta lineup had no answers for Ge-
Archbold 11 Edon 1 noa starting pitcher Cole Millhime.
Bryan 2 Swanton 1 (8 innings) Brandon Miller threw a complete game two-hitter
Nate Miller provided the game winning hit for the for the Bluestreaks giving up just one run and strik- Coldwater 8 Bryan 7
Golden Bears as he delivered a RBI single in the bot- ing ten as Archbold won game one of a doubleheader The Golden Bears saw a 2-1 lead disappear as
tom of the eighth inning to give Bryan the win. The with Edon. Bryc Williams had three singles to lead Coldwater scored seven runs in the fifth inning and
teams combined for just four hits as the pitchers for the Archbold offense, who also benefited from six er- then held off a rally by Bryan. Conner Lemons led a
both teams dominated. Zach Pittman went all eight rors by the Blue Bomber defense. Dylan Mason and nine-hit attack by the Golden Bears with three sin-
innings to get the win for Bryan giving up just one Daryke Bass each had a single to account for the gles, Eli Tressler added two singles and a double,
run on one hit and striking out nine while Roman Edon hits in the game. and Zac Nobis had a single and two RBIs.
Epley took the loss for the Bulldogs going 7 1/3 in-
nings giving up just two runs on two hits with two Archbold 12 Edon 0 (5 innings) Bryan 9 Maumee 7
strikeouts. Archbold used a seven run second inning to open Nate Miller had two singles, a double, and three
up an 8-0 lead on their way to the win and a sweep RBIs as Bryan came back from down 5-3 to get the
Other Scores: of the twin bill. Aiden Warncke gave the Bluestreaks win over the Panthers. Seven different Bryan hitters,
Hicksville d. Edgerton 10-0 their second complete game of the day by going five including Miller, accounted for 14 hits on the after-
innings, allowing just two hits and recording four noon as Bryan is now 7-2 overall on the season.
JV Scores: strikeouts. TJ Rice had a four-hit game to lead Arch-
Archbold d. Evergreen 20-2 bold while Brandon Miller and Mitch Grosjean each Other Scores:
Wauseon d. Delta 19-0 had three singles. Dylan Mason and Daryke Bass Fayette d. Morenci (MI) 8-7
again supplied the hits for Edon with each of them Morenci (MI) d. Fayette 12-6
April 20th, 2018 getting a single off of Warncke. Swanton d. Toledo St. John’s 4-2
Varsity
Hilltop 8 Liberty Center 7 JV Scores:
Delta 4 Pettisville 2 The Cadets pushed across two runs in the bottom Archbold d. Hicksville 14-1
After grabbing a 3-0 lead going to the bottom of the fourth to take an 8-6 lead and they held on to Archbold d. Hicksville 22-14
of the fourth inning, Delta was able to hold off the get the win in the opener against the Tigers. Andrew Wauseon d. Montpelier 17-7
Blackbirds who scored two runs in the inning but Denton paced Hilltop with a 1-3 day and two RBIs
were unable to close deficit any further. Logan Al- and Ben Routhier was 2-3 with a double and two Freshman Score:
RBIs. Jay Garret pitched 6 2/3 innings giving up 11 Miller City d. Wauseon 7-3
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Spring Sports

STANDINGS

As of April 22nd, 2018

• NWOAL •

BASEBALL

Bryan League Overall
Archbold
Wauseon 4-0 7-2
Swanton 3-1 12-1
Delta 3-1 5-5
Liberty Center 2-2 8-4
Evergreen 1-2 5-6
Patrick Henry 1-2 5-4
1-3 2-7
0-4 4-6

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League Overall
Wauseon 4-0
Bryan 3-1 7-1
Liberty Center 2-1 7-4
Patrick Henry 2-2 5-5
Evergreen 2-2 11-3
Archbold 2-2 7-5
Delta 0-3 6-8
Swanton 0-4 2-8
• BBC • 6-4

BASEBALL

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

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Edon
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Lemon’s husband, Matt Lemon, finished third in the
men’s marathon. • GMC •

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Hicksville 3-1 5-6
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

April 18th, 2018 Bryan 9 Swanton 4 Paulding d. Bryan 5-3
Varsity Scout Smith was 3-4 with a home run, double,
and two RBIs and Whitney Whetro was 1-3 with a JV Scores:
Hilltop 12 Fayette 1 (5 innings) triple and two RBIs as the Lady Golden Bears im- Archbold d. Bryan 13-12
Aubrey Wyse was perfect at the plate going 3-3 proved to 3-0 in the NWOAL. Kelsee Terrell added a
with a RBI and she also pitched all five innings for 2-4 night with two RBIs for Bryan who scored five April 21st, 2018
the Lady Cadets who remained undefeated in the runs in their half of the fourth inning to secure the Varsity
BBC. In her five innings of work in the circle, Wyse win. Swanton offensively was limited to five hits, all
allowed just one run on two hits while striking out singles, by Bryan pitchers Kayla Altaffer and Sheri- Bryan 11 Lima Shawnee (6 innings)
seven Lady Eagles. Hilltop was aggressive on the dan Miller. Bryan 5 Lima Shawnee 2
bases as they record ten steals in the game. Dakota
Blosser and Jensyn Robinson each had singles for Other Scores: The Lady Golden Bears bounced back from two
the only Fayette hits of the night while Bailee Smith Evergreen d. Archbold 11-7 losses on Friday night by taking two games from
drove in the Eagles run. Edgerton d. Hicksville 11-6 the Lady Indians of Shawnee. Gracie Voight went
3-5 and K. Terrel was 4-7 between the two games
Defiance 8 Archbold 1 JV Scores: for Bryan as they never trailed on the afternoon.
The Lady Blue Streaks fell to 4-5 on the season Evergreen d, Archbold 11-4 Kayla Altaffer got the win in the circle in game one
as they were limited to only three hits against the while Sheridan Miller was the winning pitcher in
Lady Bulldogs. Gabbi Nafziger, Kylie Saider, and April 20th, 2018 game two.
Madison Roth supplied the Archbold hits in the Varsity
game while Chloe Schramm pitched 3 1/3 innings Ayersville 11 Pettisville 1 (5 innings)
for the Lady Streaks and took the loss. Delta 5 Pettisville 1 The Lady Blackbirds were held to three hits as
Sadie Burress went seven innings in the circle they lost their opening game of the day to the Lady
Other Scores: for Delta giving up just one run on seven hits, all Pilots. Lexi Sauder provided the offense for Pettis-
Evergreen d. Swanton 22-11 singles, and striking out seven as Delta earned win ville with an RBI double in the second inning while
number two on the season. Reagan Rouleau had Brittney Sauder and Xavia Borden each added sin-
JV Scores: a single and two RBIs for the Lady Panthers who gles to account for the Pettisville offensive produc-
Archbold d. Defiance 13-1 scored three runs in the second inning to jump out tion in the game.
Hilltop d. Montpelier 14-1 to the early lead. Kyra Behnfeldt took the loss for
the Lady Blackbirds as she pitched all seven in- Continental 14 Pettisville 9
April 19th, 2018 nings, giving up five runs on seven hits with 12 The teams combined for 23 runs and 20 hits as
Varsity strikeouts. Pettisville dropped a slugfest to the Lady Pirates.
Plenty of Lady Blackbirds got into the act at the
Wauseon 11 Delta 0 (5 innings) Archbold 7 Bryan 3 plate led by Kyra Behnfeldt with three singles and a
Harlee Floss went 3-3 with a double and three The Lady Bluestreaks scored four runs in the RBI, Brittney Sauder had a double and three RBIs,
RBIs, Chelsie Raabe was 2-4 with a double and two second inning and then held off a late Bryan rally and Sami Tilley added a double with a RBI also.
RBIs, and Ally Tefft added two hits with two RBIs as they handed the Lady Golden Bears their first
as the Lady Indians shutout Delta. Juli Spadafore loss in NWOAL play. Andie Grime was the winning Stryker 11 Fayette 1
pitched four innings of no-hit ball for Wauseon pitcher for Archbold who also tallied 12 hits in the Brittney Haines had three singles and Kalista
who improves to 6-1 overall and 3-0 in the NWOAL. game led by Kaitlyn Wood who was 2-3 with two Blevins had two hits, one of them a triple, and four
Lizzy Ford and Alexa Tenney each singled for the doubles and two RBIs and Kylie Sauder who went RBIs as the Lady Panthers knocked off Fayette in
Lady Panthers in the fifth inning for their only hits 2-4 with three runs batted in. Whitney Whetro was a non-league contest. Courtney Stewart added a
of the night. 4-4 with a RBI and Kaitlynn Antigo went 3-3, in- three-run triple for Stryker who led 10-0 after four
cluding a solo home run, for Bryan. innings. Dakota Blosser and Jensyn Robinson sup-
Hilltop 27 Fayette 5 (5 innings) plied the Fayette hits with two singles by Blosser
It was an 18-hit night for Hilltop as they were Wauseon 2 Patrick Henry 1 and one by Robinson.
also aided by 15 errors by the Lady Eagles. Becca A Harlee Floss RBI single to left in the bottom of
Miller went 4-6 with two doubles and Kodi Brenner the sixth inning proved to be the winning hit as the Elmwood 14 Archbold 7
was 3-6 with two RBIs as nine different Lady Cadets Lady Indians knocked off Patrick Henry to remain The Lady Royals scored all 14 of their runs in
collected hits in this one. Bailee Smith had a two- undefeated in league play. Juli Spadafore turned in two innings with five in the third and nine in the
run homer for the Lady Eagles in the second inning another outstanding pitching performance as she fourth as they won the opening game of a twin bill
with Dakota Blosser, Jensyn Robinson, and Ashley went seven innings, giving up just one run on five with the Lady Bluestreaks. Gabby Nafziger was 3-5
Smith each adding singles for Fayette in the game. hits to go with nine strikeouts on the night. with a RBI, Madison Roth was 4-4 with a double,
and Alyssa McCoy went 2-4 with a double and two
RBIs for Archbold.

Edon 11 Montpelier 10 Edon 7 Montpelier 1 Archbold 5 Elmwood 2
The Lady Bombers scored seven runs in the bot- Shalyn Mason threw seven innings allowing just Bralynn Blanton pitched a complete game for the
tom of the sixth to take an 11-3 lead but then had one run on six hits as the Lady Blue Bombers beat Lady Bluestreaks going seven innings allowing two
to withstand a huge rally by the Lady Locos as they Montpelier for the second time in as many days. runs on three hits with one strikeout as Archbold
scored seven runs in the seventh inning before fall- Sara Hiller went 3-5 with a double and a RBI while got the win in game two with Elmwood. Faith Wyse,
ing short. Claire Radabaugh was 3-4 with a single, Paige Briner was 2-5 with a double to pace the Edon Blanton, and Alyssa McCoy all had two hits with
double, triple, and three RBIs for Edon. Jordan hitting attack that produced 12 hits in the game. Wyse and McCoy adding a RBI apiece while Alexa
Runyan had a 3-4 game at the plate with two sin- Kara Peffley and Kyra Bentley each singled twice Wilson had two RBIs.
gles and a double and Zoe Maeir had three hits in- for the Lady Locos, who dropped to 3-2 in the BBC.
cluding a pair of doubles. Rheanna Stoy paced the Other Scores:
Montpelier attack by going 3-4 with two singles, a Hilltop 10 Fairview 7 Evergreen d. Lake 8-1
double and two RBIs and Sara Higbie was 2-4 with The Lady Cadets used the long ball, including a Evergreen d. Lake 7-2
a single, double and two RBIs. grand slam by Aubrey Wyse and a two-run shot by Fairview d. North Central 29-1
Becca Miller, as part of a seven run second inning Fairview d. North Central 20-3
North Central 13 Stryker 6 to erase a 3-0 deficit and defeat state ranked Fair- Swanton d. Edgerton 11-9
North Central evened their record at 2-2 in the view. Hannah Riley added a two-run homer later in Swanton d. Edgerton 9-6
BBC as Sidney McKarns had a double and knocked the game. Wyse went the distance in the circle also
in three runs in the win. Kendee Hollstein added a pitching all seven innings for Hilltop surrendering JV Scores:
single and two RBIs while Makayla Knapp chipped seven runs on ten hits and striking out three Lady Wauseon d. Montpelier 7-4
in with a single and two RBIs. Addie Elser went all Apache hitters. Wauseon d. Montpelier 5-3
seven innings in the circle giving up six runs on Hilltop d. Otsego 11-1
seven hits with seven strikeouts. Kalista Blevins Other Scores: Hilltop d. Otsego 9-3
led Stryker at the plate with two hits, including a Evergreen d. Cardinal Stritch 15-2 Elmwood d. Archbold 25-14
double, and two RBIs. Tinora d. Archbold 11-0 Archbold d. Elmwood 12-6

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Evergreen Staff Member To Be Inducted Into The Ohio Basketball Hall Of Fame

She led the Falcons to three consecutive MAC regular- name and number on the wall of the Stroh Center at
season titles and three-straight league tournament BGSU.
crowns to conclude her career and also helped BG be-
come the first MAC women’s team to win a NCAA Tour- Mossing and her husband Matt, who have been mar-
nament game, with a 69-59 triumph over Cincinnati in ried for almost 28 years, currently reside in the Ever-
1989 at Anderson Arena. green Local School District where they moved in 1998
following eight years in Pettisville. The couple has three
She started 115 games during her career, playing children Chad, Cory and Haili. Chad, the oldest, cur-
in 117 of a possible 119 contests. In those 117 games, rently lives in Columbus while Cory, their middle son
Mossing scored in double figures 107 times, and had 20 scheduled to graduate from The Ohio State University
or more points on 43 occasions. this May and their youngest Haili will graduate from
Owens Community College next May.
The Falcons compiled a 96-23 record during her ca-
reer, including a 78-13 mark her final three seasons. Nate can be reached at [email protected]
BGSU went 46-2 in MAC play over those last three years.
For her career, she averaged 18.1 points, 6.8 rebounds
and shot .517 from the floor and .808 from the foul line.
She remains first in BGSU history in scoring average
along with field goals made (846) and attempted (1,637;
T-1st), and still ranks second in career points scored,
fourth in free throws made, fifth in games started, sixth
in free throws attempted, eighth in both rebounds and
field-goal pct. and 10th in free-throw percentage.

Mossing was inducted into the BGSU Athletics Hall
of Fame in 1994 and was named to the All-Anderson
Team in 2011. She still sits in ninth place on the Mid-
American Conference scoring list and is ranked fifth in
MAC history in career scoring average and also has her

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Hilltop Lady Cadets Cruise Past Fayette In BBC Action

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North Central Lady Eagles Roll Past Stryker In BBC Softball Action

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SPRING 2018 Sports Schedules

April 27 - May 3

BASEBALL (May 1) Edon @ Pettisville
(Apr 27) Fayette @ Antwerp (May 1) Evergreen @ Fairview
(Apr 27) Pettisville @ Liberty Center (May 1) Fayette @ North Central
(Apr 28) Anthony Wayne/Ottawa
(May 1) Hicksville @ Bryan
Hills @ Archbold (May 1) Hilltop @ Montpelier
(Apr 28) Findlay @ Bryan (DH) (May 1) Toledo Christian @ Swanton
(Apr 28) Hicksville @ Montpelier (DH) (May 1) Wauseon @ Southview

(Apr 27) Hilltop @ Delta (May 3) Bryan @ Tinora
(Apr 28) Paulding @ Edgerton (May 3) Edgerton @ Evergreen
(Apr 28) Pettisville @ North Central (May 3) Montpelier @ Hilltop
(Apr 30) Antwerp @ North Central (May 3) North Central @ Fayette
(Apr 30) Bryan @ Liberty Center (May 3) Fairview @ Archbold
(Apr 30) Cardinal Stritch @ Hilltop
(Apr 30) Edgerton @ Stryker (May 3) Pettisville @ Edon
(May 3) Wauseon @ Wayne Trace
(Apr 30) Swanton @ Delta
(Apr 30) Toledo Christian @ Pettisville TENNIS (BOYS)
(Apr 27) Bryan @ Maumee
(Apr 30) Wauseon @ Archbold (Apr 27) Wauseon @ Ada
(May 1) Archbold @ Tinora (Apr 28) Rossford @ Bryan
(May 1) Bryan @ Fairview (Apr 30) Archbold @ Defiance
(May 1) Edon @ Pettisville
(May 1) Evergreen @ Stryker (Apr 30) Elida @ Bryan
(Apr 30) Wauseon @ Bluffton
(May 1) Fayette @ North Central
(May 1) Hilltop @ Montpelier (May 1) Wauseon @ Bryan
(May 1) Holgate @ Wauseon (May 3) Bowling Green @ Archbold
(May 1) Swanton @ Rogers
(May 3) Evergreen @ Napoleon (May 3) Napoleon @ Wauseon
(May 3) Montpelier @ Hilltop TRACK

(May 3) North Central @ Fayette (Apr 27) Delta @ Hopwell Loudon
(May 3) Pettisville @ Edon (Apr 27)Edon/Fayette/Montpelier/
(May 3) Start @ Wauseon
(May 3) Stryker @ Archbold Stryker @ Hilltop Relays
SOFTBALL (Apr 27) North Central/Swanton @

(Apr 20) Evergreen @ Cardinal Stritch Edgerton Invitational
(Apr 27) Emmanuel Christian @ (Apr 27) Pettisville/Wauseon @
Fayette Walker/Dilbone Relays (Archbold)
(Apr 27) Hilltop @ Ottawa Hills (Apr 28) Bryan Golden Bear Invita-

(Apr 27) Pettisville @ Liberty Center tional
(Apr 28) Archbold @ Genoa (DH) (May 1) Bryan/Patrick Henry @
(Apr 28) Swanton @ Scott Softball
Field (DH) Archbold
(Apr 30) Bryan @ Liberty Center (May 1) Delta/Swanton @ Wauseon
(Apr 30) Edon @ Edgerton
(Apr 30) Rogers @ Fayette (May 1) Edon/Pettisville @ North
(Apr 30) Swanton @ Delta Central

(Apr 30) Toledo Christian @ Pettisville (May 1) Evergreen @ Liberty Center
(Apr 30) Wauseon @ Archbold (May 1) Fayette/Hilltop/Stryker @

Montpelier
(May 3) Archbold/Bryan @ Defi-

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“THE VILLAGE REPORTER” Wauseon Diver
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Advances To Nationals

The Wauseon Diving 12 & 13 age group in Wauseon Diving Club,
Club sent four members this meet, also qualifying which is Wauseon’s year-
to compete in Indianapo- for the National meet. round diving program for
lis at the AAU Red, White Coach Burkholder says, students.”
and Blue National Diving “She is currently work-
Qualifier meet March 24 ing on making her diving PHOTOS PROVIDED
and 25. list even stronger to pre-
pare for Nationals.” Ash- HEADED TO NATIONALS
Bell Knapp, diving in lynn is the first Wauseon ... Ashlyn Ledyard will be-
the 12 & 13 age group, diver to ever compete in come the first Wauseon
“was on the young end a national diving event. diver ever to compete in
of her age group and Ashlyn is looking for- the national event, to be
hung with the girls very ward to competing in Na- held in Coral Springs,
well during the meet,” tionals in Coral Springs, Florida on May 25th-28th.
according to Tom Burk- Florida on May 25-28. “I
holder, Wauseon Aquat- know this will be a great
ics Director and Dive experience,” Ashlyn
AUBREY WYSE Coach. “I was very hap- says. She adds, “Thanks
HILLTOP HIGH SCHOOL py with how well she did to Coach Burkholder for
with how new to div- all the time and dedica-
The female Athlete of the Week ing she is.” Kyle Snow, tion to the diving club
NATE MILLER is Aubrey Wyse of the Hilltop Lady diving in the 9 & under members. We couldn’t
BRYAN HIGH SCHOOL Cadets. Wyse was 3-3 with a RBI age group and Bradley do it without him!”
and pitched a complete game two- Snow, diving in the 10 Burkholder is very
The male Athlete of the Week hitter as Hilltop beat Fayette 12-1 & 11 age group, both proud of his team. “All
is Nate Miller of the Bryan Golden on April 18th. Later in the week in placed second, qualify- four of these divers have
Bears. Miller delivered a game win- a matchup with state ranked Fair- ing for the AAU National bright futures ahead of
ning RBI single against Swanton on view, Wyse not only was the win- Diving meet. them and should be very
April 19th to give Bryan a 2-1 win ning pitcher, but she also hit a proud of how they dove
in eight innings. He then had two grand slam in the second inning Ashlyn Ledyard, who during this meet. All
singles, a double, and three RBIs to to help Hilltop hand Fairview their is one of Wauseon’s four divers are part of the
help Bryan to a come from behind first loss of the season by a score more experienced div-
9-7 win over Maumee on April 21st. of 10-7. ers, placed sixth in the

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BOYS TENNIS NATIONAL QUALIFIERS ... Bradley (left) and Kyle Snow WAUSEON CONTINGENT
of Wauseon both placed second in their respective age ... Bell Knapp was one of
April 16th, 2018 3rd Singles match 6-1, 4-6, 10-5. Bry- groups to qualify for nationals in Florida. four members from the
an won both doubles matches as Is- Wauseon Diving Club to
Bryan 5 Defiance 0 sac Bowers/Logan King and Eric Gen- compete in Indianapolis at
The Golden Bears battled through dron/Caleb Zuver were both winners the AAU Red, White, & Blue
near freezing temperatures to improve in straight sets. National Diving Qualifier
their record to 4-0 with the win over meet.
Defiance. Issac Bowers won a tightly Other Scores:
contested match in 1st Singles 6-3, Ottawa Hills d. Archbold 4-1 Stryker Celebrates
6-7 (2-7), 10-5 (tiebreaker set) while Friday Night Lights
Keegan McCashen took 2nd Singles April 20th, 2018
6-3, 6-0 and Eric Gendron was victo- BY: TIMOTHY KAYS was hoisted into place.
rious in 3rd Singles 6-1, 6-1. Bryan Bryan 3 Ada 2 THE VILLAGE REPORTER “That brings us to tonight,” Joe Gri-
finished the sweep with wins in both The Golden Bears were in a battle
doubles matches as Logan King/Kol- as they dropped the first two singles The community of Stryker came out eser said in his prepared announcement.
lin Klinger won in 1st Doubles 6-3, matches but were able to win both of for an evening of family fun at the Stryker “A lot of hard work, dedication, donations
6-2 and Will Jackson/Brendon Reiser the doubles matches to pull out the Athletic Complex on the evening of April and volunteers have helped create what
captured the 2nd Doubles match 6-1, win. Brandon Reiser was a three-set 20. As the sun was setting in the western you will experience this evening. There-
6-1. winner, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in 3rd Singles sky, kids were busy on the football field fore, the Board of Education and Admin-
to get Bryan on the board before the in several activities and games, while istration would like to take this time to
Wauseon 5 Bowling Green 0 teams of Issac Bowers/Logan King their parents socialized over cheeseburg- thank all the generous sponsors, donors
Tristan Uribes started things off and Caleb Zuver/Case Hartman won ers and hotdogs. As the clock closed in and volunteers for all the support they
with a 6-3, 6-0 win in 1st Singles as their matches in straight sets. on 8:45 p.m., Joe Grieser began a pre- have given illumination of Phase I, Track
the Indians swept Bowling Green 5-0 pared announcement from the football and Football lighting a reality. Thank
in frigid temperatures. Evan Kost was Wauseon 4 Maumee 1 press box, detailing the timeline of the you.”
a 6-4, 6-2 winner in 2nd Singles and The Indians improved their record efforts of the Stryker School Foundation
Conner Hicks picked up a 6-1, 6-0 vic- to 8-1 on the season by taking four of that culminated in the construction of And with those words, the switch was
tory in 3rd Singles. The Indians won the five matches from the Panthers. what today is the Stryker Athletic Com- thrown, and all six lighting stanchions
both doubles matches’ as James Al- Tristan Uribes, Evan Kost, and Con- plex. With the resurrection of the long came to life for the first time, bathing the
lan/Sam Frank were 6-0, 6-2 victors nor Hicks all won their singles match- dormant Stryker Football program came football field in bright light from sideline
in 1st Singles and Brandon Kurtz/Ben es in two sets while the 1st Doubles the modernization of the Stryker track, to sideline, and endzone to endzone. April
Allan won the 2nd Singles match 6-1, team of James Allan/Sam Frank won along with the final essential piece of the 20, 2018 marked the first time that the
6-0. their match 0-6, 6-4, 6-2. Panther athletic puzzle...a football field, citizens of Stryker got to experience the
complete with bleachers and a press box. Friday Night Lights at their football field.
April 17th, 2018 Archbold 3 Bluffton 2 After eight and a half decades of dorman- Those lights will be shining brightly on
The Bluestreaks lost two of the cy, Stryker Football was back...but on a football Friday nights and nighttime track
Wauseon 3 Bryan 2 three singles matches but battled limited scale. and field events for decades and genera-
Wauseon took wins in the first two back to win both doubles matches to tions to come, but they first came to life
singles matches as they handed the secure the win. Luke McQuade picked From the time that Stan Kruse an- on this Friday night in Stryker, Ohio.
Bryan Golden Bears their first loss of up the lone singles win for Archbold nounced the return of Stryker Football
the season. Tristan Uribes remained as he won his match 6-0, 6-0. Connor during halftime of the Stryker versus Pet-
undefeated on the season with a 6-2, Hagans/Brad Diller took 1st Doubles tisville boys’ basketball game on the eve-
6-2 win over Isaac Bowers in 1st Sin- 6-0, 6-1 and in 2nd Doubles the team ning of February 5, 2016, the work went
gles and Evan Kost defeated Keegan of Devin Witte/Denver Beck were vic- into overdrive to put everything together
McCashen 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in 2nd Sin- torious by the scores of 6-4, 6-2. for Panther Country to come together un-
gles. The Indians, who are now 6-1 on der the celebrated Friday Night Lights.
the season, picked up their third win April 21st, 2018 During the fall of 2016, the Stryker Pan-
of the match when the doubles team thers fielded their first interscholastic
of Sam Frank/James Allan knocked NWO Doubles Team Tournament football teams in 85 years. The last step
off Eric Gendron/Kollin Klinger of The Archbold Bluestreaks took to lighting up Friday nights was the most
Bryan 7-5, 6-2. The Golden Bears, obvious...lights. At 9:17 a.m. on March
now with a record of 4-1, were led by home the championship with 13 12, 2018, the first of six total lighting
wins from Logan King in 3rd Singles points, edging out second place Bry- stanchions for the football field, track
6-2, 6-1 over Connor Hicks and in 2nd an who had 12 points, and Wauseon and areas adjacent to the softball field
Doubles with Will Jackson and Bren- was third with 10 points. Luke Mc-
don Reiser defeating Brandon Kurtz/ Quade and Erik Short of Archbold
Ben Allan from Wauseon 6-1, 6-0. were the 1st Doubles champions as
the defeated Isaac Bowers/Logan King
April 19th, 2018 of Bryan 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 in the finals.
Archbold also won the 2nd Doubles
Bryan 4 Van Wert 1 championship as Brad Diller/Connor
Van Wert won the 1st Singles Hagans beat James Allan/Sam Frank
match but the Golden Bears recov- of Wauseon 7-5, 6-2. Tristan Uribes/
ered nicely by winning the other four Brandon Krutz from Wauseon were
matches to improve their record to 4-1 the champions of the 3rd Doubles and
on the season. Kollin Klinger won the the Bryan team of Caleb Zuver/Case
2nd Singles match 6-1, 6-3 and Bren- Hartman took home the title in the 4th
dan Reiser was victorious in a tough Doubles competition.

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2 018Lawn & Garden • Planting

Reporter

Preparing Garden Beds Benefits Of Hiring A Professional Landscaper
For Spring & Beyond
The flowers are blooming, and the grass has begun to A JOB FOR THE PROS ... Time saved and a professional
PREPARATION ... Begin preparing garden bed soil early grow anew, making spring a great time for homeowners job are just two of the reasons homeowners hire lawn care
for new plants. to once again turn their attention to landscaping. Those companies.
who aren’t looking forward to dusting off their lawn mow- conditions.
Gardening enthusiasts may have been thinking ers and re-threading their string trimmers may want to
about their landscape plans throughout the winter, hire professional landscapers to tend to their lawns and • One-stop shopping: Certain landscaping services
eager to once again get their hands dirty with soil. gardens. provide many different options for prospective customers.
Whether a home gardener is making preparations for Basic lawn cuts may be one package, but there also may
edible crops or beautiful flowers, he or she must take A recent joint study by the National Gardening Asso- be services for seasonal seeding, weeding, leaf clean-up,
time to make the soil amenable to planting. To estab- ciation, Residential Lawn and Landscape Services and and winterizing.
lish hearty, durable plants, gardeners can focus on the Value of Landscaping found that homeowners spend
three main areas: addressing soil composition, culti- roughly $45 billion per year on professional lawn and • Consistent maintenance: Homeowners who frequent-
vating and adding nutrients. landscape services, as nearly 30 percent of all households ly travel or spend much of their summers away from
across the United States use at least one type of lawn or home often find that lawn care companies are a wise in-
SOIL COMPOSITION landscape service. The rising use of lawn care services is vestment. Established weekly schedules ensure the land-
Many gardeners prefer growing a variety of plants indicative of homeowners’ appreciation of the convenience scape always will look its best whether homeowners are
in their gardens. Such an approach requires taking in- and craftsmanship professional services can provide. home or not.
ventory of the type of soil in one’s garden and making While the impact professional landscapers can have on a
the necessary modifications so that the types of veg- property’s aesthetic appeal is considerable, homeowners Spring is a great time for homeowners to decide if
etables, herbs, shrubs, or flowers that will be planted also benefit from working with professional landscapers hiring professional landscaping services is in their best
can grow in strongly. In fact, according to the plant in various other ways. interests. The time and money saved, as well as impact
company Proven Winners, the most important step to professional landscapers can have on a property, makes
developing good roots is preparing the soil. • Time savings: One of the biggest benefits of leaving landscaping services a great investment.
Take a sample of the soil and examine it to see what lawn care to the professionals is the amount of time it will
is present. If the soil is too full of clay, too sandy, too save for the average homeowner. Lawn services employ a
dense, or too loose, that can lead to problems where few workers who make fast work of the job, leaving home-
plants cannot grow in strong. Work with a garden cen- owners time to enjoy their weekends however they see fit.
ter to add the right soil amendments to make a rich
soil. This may include organic compost or manure, • Reduced risk for injury: Maintaining a landscape is
which will also add nutrients to the soil. hard work, and those unaccustomed to this type of ac-
tivity may find themselves winded or at risk of injury.
CULTIVATION Improper use of lawn equipment also is a safety hazard.
Cultivating the soil can involve different steps. Re- Leaving the work to professionals can help homeowners
moval of weeds, errant rocks, roots, and other items avoid injury.
will help prepare the soil. Mother Earth News suggests
working on garden soil when the soil is damp but nev- • Financial savings: On the surface, hiring a landscap-
er wet; otherwise, garden soil can become messy and ing service may seem like a costly venture. However, af-
clumpy. Use a digging fork or shovel to lightly turn the ter crunching some numbers, many homeowners realize
soil when it’s mostly dry. Gentle tillings also can open that doing the work themselves may cost more in the long
up the soil to incorporate the nutritional amendments run than hiring a professional landscaping service. Pro-
and relieve compaction that likely occurred from freez- fessional lawn care services typically charge a set fee per
ing temps and snow pressure. Tilling also helps with month, and that fee covers the maintenance of both your
drainage and oxygen delivery to roots. The DIY Net- property and the equipment needed.
work suggests turning over soil at a depth of 12 inches
to work the soil - about the length of a shovel spade. • Know-how: Many professional landscapers know
However, the resource Earth Easy says that existing how to address lawn care issues that may arise through-
garden beds have a complex soil ecosystem and simply out the year. They will know how to deal with dry patches
top-dressing with compost or manure can be enough of lawn or poorly draining areas, and they also can make
preparation for planting. Gardeners can experiment recommendations on plants that will thrive under certain
with the methods that work best for their gardens.
How Land Owners Can Help Prevent Soil Erosion
NUTRITION Homeowners who spend time tices aimed at preserving the planet’s the soil in place.
Testing the pH and the levels of certain nutrients tending to their landscape are in- natural resources, which include soil. • Create runoff barriers. Runoff
in the soil, namely nitrogen, phosphorous and potas- creasingly looking eco-friendly ways Preventing soil erosion is easy and
sium, will give gardeners an idea of other soil additions to maintain their lawns and gardens. can be accomplished in a number of barriers are edges that can be made
that may be needed. Soils with a pH below 6.2 often Homeowners who once relied on po- ways. of brick, stone or other materials that
can benefit from the addition of lime several weeks be- tentially harmful pesticides to craft a help reduce runoff.
fore planting. Soil tests will determine just how much lush lawn now prefer ways that don’t • Don’t over-water. Some may as-
fertilizer to add to the soil. Complete fertilizers will leave such a significant carbon foot- sume that keeping soil as damp as • Consider leaving some grass. Till-
have equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorous and po- print. possible keeps it healthy. However, age is the process of preparing land to
tassium. Individual fertilizers can amend the soil with over-watering the soil can cause run- grow crops. While many homeowners
only these nutritional elements that are needed. Preventing soil erosion is one off that washes the soil away. don’t view their weekend gardening
Top-dressing empty beds with a layer of mulch or way to incorporate conservation into as growing crops, similar principles
compost can prevent weed growth and preserve mois- lawn and garden care. Conservation • Plant trees and shrubs. Trees apply whether you’re growing crops
ture until it is time to plant. If existing shrubs or plants is one of many environmental prac- and shrubs are friends to soil, pro- on a farm or just a few vegetables in
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2 - “THE VILLAGE REPORTER” - LAWN & GARDEN • SPRING PLANTING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2018

When To Tackle Weeds In Your Lawn Avoid Aches & Pains When Gardening

Weeds are the bane of lawn and garden A JOB FOR THE SEASONS ... Sometimes People who have not AVOID THE ACHE ... People should take steps to prevent
enthusiasts. Weeds can spread rapidly the best time to treat spring weeds is actu- spent much time in a gar- the onset of muscle aches and strains when spending
and overrun pristine grass, choking lawns ally in the fall. den may not consider this time in their gardens.
and robbing them of their lush green look. also suggests a mid-spring weed killer ap- rewarding hobby much of a
In garden beds, weeds can steal water from plication. This ensures that all weeds that threat to their health. But sessions, gardeners can re- presence felt.
thirsty plants, threatening their survival. have surfaced are addressed and that none as veteran gardeners can duce their risk of suffering · Maintain good posture.
are missed by weeding too early. attest, gardening can con- repetitive strain injuries.
A proactive approach that prevents tribute to nagging aches Alternate tasks not just on Back injuries have a ten-
weed growth is easier and less frustrating The Idaho-based Town & Country Gar- and pains that can force muscle groups worked, but dency to linger, which can
than dealing with weeds after they have dens suggests lawn and garden enthusi- even the most ardent green- also level of difficulty. Re- keep gardeners indoors and
sprouted. That means addressing weeds asts wait to tackle weeds. By waiting and thumbers indoors. member to include some out of their gardens. When
before they release seeds, and not waiting applying weed treatments in the fall, when simple jobs even on busy gardening, maintain good
so long that the damage is already done. dandelions and other weeds are absorbing Gardening is a physi- gardening days so the body posture to prevent back
According to the home and landscape ex- food and nutrients in larger quantities to cal activity that, despite gets a break. injuries. Gardening back
perts with This Old House, spraying her- survive winter, homeowners can rid their its peaceful nature, can be braces can protect the back
bicide for weeds in June and July can ad- lawns and gardens of weeds efficiently. demanding on the body. · Take frequent breaks. by providing support and
dress weeds before seeds are set. Tilling Thankfully, there are sev- Frequent breaks can help making it easier for gar-
and installing a new lawn in late August or Weeds are a nuisance and an eyesore eral ways that gardening combat the stiffness and deners to maintain their
the beginning of September can help the in lawns and gardens. Choosing the right enthusiasts can prevent muscle aches that may posture. Tool pouches at-
lawn establish itself before the first frosts time to treat them can ensure they don’t the aches and pains that not appear until garden- tached to gardening stools
arrive, all the while avoiding weed growth. adversely affect lush landscapes and thriv- can sometimes pop up after ers finish their gardening or chairs also can be less
ing gardens. long days in the garden. sessions. Breaks help to taxing on the back than
The weed control experts at Roundup alleviate muscles or joints gardening belts tied around
also suggest a springtime application of · Use ergonomic garden- that can become overtaxed the waist.
weed killer if this is the desired route. Ear- ing tools. Ergonomic gar- when gardening for long,
ly treatment can prevent weed roots from dening tools are designed to uninterrupted periods of Gardening might not be
spreading too far in the soil, which can re- prevent the types of aches, time. When leaning down a contact sport, but it can
duce the chances that weed remnants will pains and injuries that can or working on your hands cause pain if gardeners do
be left behind to grow at a later time. cut gardeners’ seasons and knees, stand up to take not take steps to prevent
short. Gardening injuries breaks every 20 minutes the onset of muscle aches
Homeowners with small lawns or gar- can affect any area of the or the moment aches and and strains when spending
dens or those who prefer hand-weeding body, but injuries or aches pains start to make their time in their gardens.
or using nonchemical ways to treat weeds and pains affecting the
must take steps to address the weeds ear- back, wrists and hands are
ly. Gardeners can try suffocating weeds by among the most common
placing wood, blocks or plastic over them. physical problems garden-
Wet newspaper used as mulch can block ers endure. Look for ergo-
weed formation and also clear patches of nomic tools that reduce the
unwanted grass so that garden beds can strain on these areas of the
be mapped out. Pouring boiling water on body. Even arthritis suffer-
weeds or pulling them by hand is more ef- ers who love to garden may
fective when roots are young and have not find that ergonomic tools
yet spread. make it possible for them
to spend more time in their
The UK-based company Lawnsmith gardens without increasing
their risk for injury.
Understand Hardiness Zones Before Planting
· Alternate tasks. Repet-
Gardening benefits the itive-strain injuries can af-
environment in myriad fect gardeners who spend
ways. Maintaining natural long periods of time per-
landscapes and preserving forming the same activity in
green spaces can reduce the their gardens. By alternat-
collective carbon footprint of ing tasks during gardening
the human race. Trees, flow-
ers and other greenery filter Why Honeybees Need Protection
the air and create welcom-
ing habitats for all species HARDINESS MAP ... USDA Hardiness Zone map Honeybees flitting from flower to flower
of animals and insects. courtesy of the USDA. View an interactive version at is one of the first signs that warm weath-
the USDA website. er has arrived. Honeybees are a welcome
Many home gardeners presence in the garden, pollenating plants
set out each spring to cre- by the USDAÕs Agricul- peratures and the amount and contributing to local honey supplies. garden feature or a rainwater collection is
ate landscapes that cater to tural Research Service and of precipitation. Snow cover enough to provide bees with a drink when
all of the senses. But choos- Oregon State University’s and humidity also can im- Despite their importance in the eco- needed.
ing plants that are unlikely PRISM Climate Group. To pact a plant’s propensity to system, honeybees are in grave danger. In
to thrive in certain climates help develop the new map, thrive. 2014, U.S. President Barack Obama creat- · Honeybees and other bees require
can lead to dissatisfaction the USDA and Oregon State ed a task force comprised of various agen- some sort of shelter. Dead trees and plants
and premature plant demise University requested that While zone maps are not cies to address the growing issue of rapidly provide adequate shelter, so don’t be so
and may require garden- horticultural and climatic perfect, they can be useful in diminishing honeybees and other pollinat- tempted to pull out all of the undergrowth
ers to use more fertilizers, experts review the zones in planning and ensuring the ing insects. This initiative was a response in the name of aesthetics.
pesticides and other not-so- their geographic areas. As survival of future gardens. to reports from American beekeepers indi-
Earth-friendly techniques to a result, the zone boundar- Plant and seed manufac- cating hive deaths have been on the rise, · Plant a garden that will attract bees.
help plants thrive. ies in the 2012 edition of the turer Burpee says that other gravely affecting the honeybee population. Resources for planting a bee-friendly gar-
map have shifted in many factors to consider that also Honeybees pollinate many fruit trees, nut den can be found by visiting http://www.
One of the more impor- areas. CanadaÕs Hardiness affect the viability of plants plants and vegetables, playing a crucial panna.org/sites/default/files/Bee-Friend-
tant steps gardeners can Zone map, updated in 2010, include wind, moisture and role for many nations’ food industries. lyGardening_PAN.pdf.
take before spring arrives is uses nine different zones. soil conditions. The compa-
to educate themselves about ny offers an interactive zone In addition to government involvement · If you come across a hive, leave it
plant hardiness zones. Har- Zone maps are tools finder on their website that and honeybee conservation methods de- alone. It’s best not to disturb a hive and
diness zones are defined by that show where permanent will indicate the hardiness signed by environmental agencies, there honeybee colony. If bees are located where
the average climatic condi- landscape plants can adapt. zone as well as average first are many things that regular citizens and they can become a nuisance, contact a
tions of the region and are Home gardeners who are and last frost dates. Visit homeowners can do to protect honeybees local bee expert to see if the hive can be
broken down into various looking for shrubs or peren- www.burpee.com/findgrow- this summer. The Environmental Protec- moved.
zones. The USDA Hardiness nials to last year after year zone to enter a zip code. tion Agency and the Pesticide Action Net-
Zone map divides North should recognize that such work offer these tips. · Think about becoming a beekeeper
America into 13 separate plants must tolerate year- Learn more about plant yourself. There are many different resourc-
zones. Each zone is marked round conditions, including hardiness at planthardi- · Use caution when applying any pesti- es available to help you get started.
by 10 F incremental differ- the lowest and highest tem- ness.ars.usda.gov/PHZM- cides to home gardens. Be especially cau-
ences from the last zone. In Web. tious when applying pesticides when bees Bees are being threatened at an alarm-
some versions of the map, are likely to be flying. If you must apply ing rate. Educating yourself about what to
each zone is further divided pesticides, do so only after dusk. do to protect honeybees can help to restore
into ÒaÓ and ÒbÓ regions. the valuable honeybee population.
· Stagger your planting throughout the
The National Gardening growing season. Rather than planting ev-
Association says the USDA erything at once, stagger planting for flow-
Hardiness Zone Map was re- ers and other plants that have blooms.
vised in 2012. The latest ver- This gives bees plenty of pollen sources
sion was jointly developed throughout early summer and into fall.

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Select The Right Fertilizer For Your Needs The Basics Of Using Mulch In Flower Beds

For plants to truly flourish, the right notably it will have a breakdown of how Mulch is available in various forms. USING MULCH ... Mulch can be a versa-
growing conditions and soil that offers much nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P) and Like other land and garden products, tile asset when doing gardening projects
the right nutrients is of paramount im- potassium (K) is in the mix. Judging by the mulch can go a long way toward helping around home landscapes. And the benefits
portance. Fertilizer enhances soil so that soil test, gardeners can choose a product plants thrive. are more than just aesthetic.
plants and flowers can thrive. However, that will give them the right ratio to amend & Garden Education Center says mulch
fertilizer is not a one-size-fits-all mix. the soil for the type of plant they are hop- Mulch comprises just about any mate- should not be placed directly against plant
ing to grow. Complete fertilizers often have rial that is spread over the surface of soil. crowns or tree bases, as this can promote
Choosing fertilizer can be a little over- NPK in the formulation. Incomplete fertil- Its purpose is primarily to help soil retain the development of disease. It may also
whelming thanks to the variety of formu- izers may have only one or two nutrients. moisture. In addition, mulch can staunch serve as a habitat for bark- and stem-eat-
lations available at neighborhood lawn This allows a person to customize fertilizer weed growth, keep soil cool, improve the ing rodents. The center also suggests wa-
and garden centers. Shelves contain all- even more without overdoing it with a par- aesthetics of garden beds, and even im- tering newly installed bark or wood mulch-
purpose products, such as those billed as ticular nutrient. prove soil nutrient composition. When the es to prevent fungi from colonizing in dry
vegetable fertilizer, and even formulations right mulch is chosen, it can reduce the mulch and causing problems like a water-
geared toward specific flower varieties. GROW PLANT KNOWLEDGE amount of time homeowners spend water- repellent surface on the mulch.
Others may feature buzz words like “all- A cursory knowledge of the plants be- ing and weeding their gardens and insulate
natural” or “organic,” and consumers may ing planted in the garden also can be help- plants from dramatic changes in weather. Home landscapers considering mulch
not be sure just what they need to keep ful. Gardeners must recognize that some types may find that compost, manure and
plants healthy. The following guidelines plants will not tolerate excess amounts Gardeners may not realize that mulch grass clippings (from nonpesticide-treated
can help any would-be gardener or land- of a particular fertilizer component, while also can prevent garden soil from becom- lawns) can be inexpensive and versatile
scaper grow more vibrant plants. some may need more. Checking books out ing overly compacted, according to HGTV. in garden beds. The home advice site The
of the library, seeking information online This can mean beneficial earthworms can Spruce notes that newspaper may also be
START WITH A SOIL TEST and consulting with landscaping experts move easily through the soil, creating effective. Many newspapers have switched
It’s difficult to determine what plants will help expand homeowners’ knowledge channels for water and depositing their over to organic dyes, especially for their
need without an accurate picture of what’s about plant types and the needs of each nutrient-rich waste products. black and white sections. Newspapers are
going on in the ground. A soil test can paint particular plant they hope to grow. an inexpensive way to suppress weeds and
a picture of what’s going on and indicate Gardeners can choose organic or inor- act like organic mulch in beds. They can
if any nutrients are lacking. A common SOLID AND LIQUID FERTILIZER ganic mulch. Organic mulches are derived be covered with other organic mulch, like
misconception is that gardeners fertilize Fertilizers are generally sold in pellets, from natural materials that will decom- shredded bark, for more visual appeal.
plants. But fertilizer amends the soil that spikes and liquid forms. Pellets or gran- pose over time, lending organic matter as
feeds plants, according to the soil-testing ules are dispersed over large areas and will well as various nutrients to the soil. Or-
lab professionals at Virginia Tech. Soil gradually offer nutrients when the soil is ganic mulches also may contain benefi-
types vary by region, and conditions may watered. Liquid fertilizer is concentrated cial microorganisms that can fight against
even vary between spots on a landscape. and fast-acting. These may be used for plant diseases. Inorganic mulches may
Testing where the plants will be placed can container plants or smaller areas. Spikes be made of stones, landscape fabrics and
yield the most accurate results. Soil tests usually are placed in houseplants or to plastic. Both types will need to be amend-
are available at gardening centers and on- feed individual trees or shrubs. Depending ed or replaced as they degrade. Those who
line. Otherwise, landscaping professionals on the formulation, fertilizer may need to want the most environmentally-friendly
can conduct tests. be reapplied once a month or more. Con- mulching materials can choose all-natural
sult the product packaging for the correct mulches instead of synthetic alternatives.
KNOW THE N-P-K RATIO application advice.
Most fertilizers will come with informa- To work effectively, mulch should be ap-
tion concerning the nutrients within. Most plied in a two- to three-inch layer of mate-
rial, state the experts at Old World Garden
How To Banish Mosquitoes From Your Yard Farms. This is the ideal amount to retain
soil moisture and suppress weed growth
Time spent in the back- The AMCA notes that bowls and empty plant pots without choking plants. Also, mulch that
yard on spring and summer many of the diseases trans- that collect rain water. Rou- is too thick may make it impossible for wa-
afternoons and evenings mitted by mosquitoes can tinely tipping these items ter to penetrate, or it may prevent the soil
contributes heavily to the be linked to travel to en- and refilling them with from airing out, causing continuously wet
popularity of these times demic areas. But mosqui- fresh water can prevent conditions that lead to root and stem rot.
of year. Many homeowners toes in North America can mosquito infestations, pro-
go to great lengths to make still be harmful, and bites tecting both humans and The University of Connecticut Home
their outdoor living spaces may result in severe skin ir- pets alike.
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Mosquitoes are not prevent mosquitoes from to find, homeowners may with tar, paint or varnish
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How To Repot A Plant For Container Gardens MOLES, VOLES & GOPHERS
How Burrowing Wildlife Can
IN THE KNOW ... Container gardens can be a great way to beautify a space · A plant ready for repotting should Damage Your Lawn & Garden
or a space saving ay to grow vegetables. Knowing how to pot the plant plays a slide out with most of the soil in one
major part in a successful garden. piece. If the soil is free-falling, it may KEEP THE CRITTERS AT BAY ... Several types of burrow-
not need to be repotted at this point ing animals can disturb landscapes.
Gardening time is here, with peo- compounds (VOCs). Having plants because there’s still room for the roots
ple enjoying plants both inside and around can create inviting spaces to expand. Other signs that plants Soft, spongy lawns may be indicative of various prob-
outside of their homes. Container gar- and improve healthy conditions in- may need repotting include roots pok- lems underfoot that occur relatively sight unseen. Barring
dening, which is a planting method in side and out. ing out of the soil or plants that are a septic system backup or considerable flooding, insects
which flowers and other plants are straggly and pale. or animals may be to blame.
grown in pots and other containers, Part of caring for plants in contain-
is quite popular because of design ers involves knowing when a potted · Consider repotting outside be- In many areas, burrowing wildlife can wreak havoc on
versatility. Containers can be moved plant might need a little tender loving cause the process can be messy. Have landscapes. Identifying which critter is causing the dam-
from location to location if plants are care. As plants grow larger, they may all of your materials, which include a age helps homeowners develop the most effective solu-
not thriving in a particular spot. They outgrow their containers and require trowel, gloves, scissors, and potting tions to issues involving wildlife.
also make gardening possible when more roomy quarters. Without ample soil, handy so that you can tackle the
there isn’t any available land space, space, plants may not be able to ad- process smoothly. MOLES
which might be the case for apart- equately draw up water and nutrients Moles will spend much of their lives underground,
ment-dwellers. to support top growth. Repotting may · Remove your plant from the pot rarely coming up to the surface. They spend their days
seem like it is easy, but it actually carefully. Place the plant on its side, digging long tunnels from their dens in search of grubs,
Flower pots enable plant enthu- takes a little finesse so not to damage then support the main stem in one earthworms and tuber plants all year long. Moles can be
siasts to enjoy foliage inside of the the plants. hand and use the other hand to gen- gray, black, brown, or gold and will be between six and
home as well. Houseplants can add tly pull the pot away. Be careful not eight inches in length. Their wide front feet are designed
beauty to interior spaces and help Gardening experts like those from to pull on the main stem or break the for excavating, and moles have very small eyes and angu-
filter indoor air. In the late 1980s, Fine Gardening, HGTV and Today’s stem. Tread gently. lar snouts.
NASA and the Associated Landscape Homeowner suggest these repotting Many times moles are to blame for zig-zagging lines
Contractors of America actually stud- tips. · Cut away any rotten or dead across a yard. Channels are typically dug between five to
ied houseplants as a way to purify roots, and trim really long ends. eight inches below the surface of the soil, according to the
the air in space facilities. They found · Be sure the plant is well watered Make three or four vertical cuts about home and garden resource site Hunker. The tunnels are
several plants are particularly good at for a few days prior to the repot- a third of the way up the remaining only about 1.5 inches in diameter and one may see small
filtering out common volatile organic ting process. Watering also will help root ball. This also will help with wa- molehills of excavated soil in areas around the yard. Mole
loosen the root ball from inside of the ter and nutrient absorption once the tunnels can be followed through the yard thanks to the
smaller pot. plant is in its new pot. appearance of elevated ridges on the surface of the soil.

· Gently untangle any remaining VOLES
roots and prepare to place the plant Even though their name is similar, voles look nothing
in a new pot. like moles. They are also known by the name meadow
mice and look more like mice than they do moles or go-
· Choose a new pot that is slightly phers. Voles are small as well and primarily feed on foli-
larger than the root ball. Fill the pot age and plant roots. It can take a trained eye to differenti-
with soil so that the root ball sits ate between holes created by moles and voles, but foliage
about an inch below the rim of the eaten around an entry or exit hole suggests the presence
pot. Add more soil around the roots of voles. Unlike moles, voles don’t create soil masses on
to fill the pot. the surfaces of landscapes, which can make recognizing
infestations more difficult.
· Thoroughly water the plant after
repotting to moisten the soil. GROUNDHOGS, GOPHERS, PRAIRIE DOGS
Groundhogs, gophers and prairie dogs also are bur-
Watch your plant afterwards to be rowing rodents. These rodents are larger than moles and
sure that it’s taking to its new pot- voles. Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are the
ted home. It can take around three largest of the group, followed by prairie dogs and gophers.
to four weeks for the plant to recover Prairie dogs tend to be more social than groundhogs
from repotting. Water regularly, avoid and gophers and may be seen congregating together. Go-
fertilizing and keep the plant out of phers tend to stay below ground and will pull food into
direct sunlight. their burrows, says the Florida-based A Wildlife Whisper-
er. Groundhogs often stretch their subterranean tunnels
Remedy Landscape Drainage Problems To Avoid Damage to dens, which they may like to set up under backyard
sheds or other protected areas. Groundhogs’ size and de-
Homeowners understand that reaping the rewards from the dwelling. sire to forage and eat their fill above-ground often make
of beautiful lawns and gardens requires hard work. But Plant water-loving trees or shrubs them easy to spot.
sometimes even hard work won’t be enough to prevent Once the animal doing the burrowing has been identi-
problems in a lawn or garden. In some instances, whether it’s a byproduct of poor fied, homeowners can begin removing food sources and
property grade or sloping land, water can pool regardless altering conditions to make their yards less critter-friend-
Drought can be very harmful to lawns and gardens, of how well the gutter system is working. Determine where ly. In the instance of moles, using a grub-killer can help.
but so, too, can excessive amounts of water and precipita- the problem is and speak with a landscaper to see if there Wire mesh fences buried underground can deter digging
tion. Soggy properties can make it difficult for lawns and are any plants that thrive in moist conditions. The roots into garden beds.
gardens to thrive. According to Lowes, in addition to kill- of these plants can protect against soil erosion and may
ing lawn and other plants, standing water on a property absorb enough water to guard against puddling. In addi-
can be a health hazard. That’s because standing water tion, amending the soil with organic matter, pea gravel or
makes a prime breeding ground for mosquito larvae and another coarse aggregate can prevent water pooling.
other pests.
CONSIDER A DRAINAGE SYSTEM
While homeowners cannot control precipitation, they When confronted with drainage issues that cannot be
can affect the impact that rainwater has on their proper- remedied by other methods, homeowners may need to in-
ties. stall drainage systems. Such systems often employ French
drains that are built through or around the perimeter of
REPLACE/REPAIR DOWNSPOUTS a property. French drains are typically a trench that con-
Gutters and downspouts are designed to move rainwa- tains perforated plastic pipe and is backfilled with gravel.
ter away from the home. Too often, however, gutters and Water runs into these channels and gets swept away by
downspouts become clogged or do not work effectively. the piping. Do-it-yourselfers may want to try installing
Overflowing gutters will transfer rainwater down the side drainage systems themselves. However, because excava-
of a home, where it can puddle at the foundation. This tion is necessary, it’s often best to have the property in-
water can ultimately suffocate a lawn, and it may cause spected and marked for utilities, then have the drainage
interior damage to the home as well. system installed by professionals.
First, inspect and clean all gutters. Leaves, nests, Landscaping does not need to be derailed by drain-
sticks, and even dead animals can block the flow of water age issues. Explore the remedies that can easily fix the
in a gutter. Test downspouts by running hose water from problems.
the top of the gutter.
Downspouts should be pointed away from the home
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