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WEDNESDAY, DECEMEBER 13TH, 2017 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 9 EDITION 50
THIS WEEK IN NSCC Teams Up With Local Schools To Usher
TvHIELLAGE reporter In The Future Through Robotic Sciences
The Village Reporter
Christmas Coloring Contest
•••• gantor, the Space Age robot that was, “Big- and development programs. In fact, some of
Lyons Christmas Parade ger than big. Taller than tall. Quicker than the brightest minds in the field of robotics
Greeted By Cold Weather quick. Stronger than strong. Ready to fight today are not even old enough to secure a
for right against wrong.” As we progressed driver’s permit. For Exhibit-A, may I intro-
•••• in the Space Age, so did our romanticism of duce to you Ms. Halle Tisovic.
Bryan Fire Department Scores the robot. Eventually though, things turned
south, and those sweet mechanical men be- Halle is the captain of the Northwest State
High On ISO Rating came self-aware menaces that looked and Community College (NSCC) Cryptic Cyborgs
•••• sounded like Arnold Schwarzenegger. Robotics Team. On top of being the captain,
she is also a most able and enthusiastic am-
West Unity Formalizes The robot in reality has been behind ev- bassador of the program. Halle makes no
Hiring Of New Sergeant & erything from the new industrial revolution, effort to conceal the fact that her mind is
to new advancements in robotic-assisted perpetually driven by the ‘What If’ concept
Pays Old Bills surgical procedures. Robots that are able to of forward and futuristic thinking. When it
•••• solder and assemble are responsible for the comes to having both feet firmly planted on
mass production of everything from automo- the ground, and her head and heart per-
Holiday City Factory Gets biles, to consumer electronics and comput- petually seeking solutions to situations that
Tax Break For Expansion ers, while driving down production costs and might not even exist yet, Halle is an old hand.
making inexpensive reality out of what was It is there that you might have a problem get-
•••• considered science fiction a mere 20 years ting your mind around this. Halle is a soph-
Montpelier Chamber Of ago. Robotics has been a cutting edge tech- omore at the Ohio Virtual Academy, a CCP
Commerce Vacating Main nology for years, and for years it was rele- student at NSCC, the robotics team captain,
gated to big minds, in big corporations with the articulate ambassador extraordinaire of
Street Home big budgets. Today, the costs have dropped the program ...a nd at the ripe old age of 15
•••• exponentially, and the study of robotics is 1/2, does more in a week than most people
limited only by imagination fired by two little three and four times her age do in a month.
Metamora May Ask EYA words ...’What if.’ She explained the program, the Cryptic Cy-
To Help With Festival borgs, and how any kid in the five county
There have been other changes in the area, regardless of background, can become
S SReporter field, and these are changes that many might involved.
PORT find hard to fathom. One no longer needs to
look to a graduate program at Rensselaer The program is called FIRST, which is an
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION Polytechnic Institute or MIT for the forward acronym for ‘For Inspiration and ...
Wauseon & Fayette Schools Pettisville Knocks Off
Make Donation To United Way Edon In BBC Matchup
PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
PRESENTATION OF CHECK … Friday, November 17, Fayette High School and
Wauseon High School held an OHSAA sponsored Foundation Basketball Game AUTOMATON ON DISPLAY ... Captain of the
involving the varsity girls and varsity boys teams from both schools. Revenue gen- NSCC Cryptic Cyborgs team, Halle Tisovic,
erated from the games allowed the two schools to be able to make a donation poses next to the robot that they built for the
of $1199.00 to the United Way of Fulton County. Pictured making the donation 2016 FIRST Steam Works competition. From
are Dylan Henricks, Fayette High School Athletic Director, Tante Lovins and Gina the design stage to the first power-up, this
Saaf from the United Way of Fulton County, and Matt Hutchinson, Wauseon High robot took one week to build.
School Athletic Director. Since 2008, Foundation Games across Ohio have gener-
ated over $500,000 for charitable organizations state-wide.
Edgerton To Retire
Denny Stark’s Uniform
The Edgerton Athletic Department would like to invite everyone to an upcoming ADDITIONAL PHOTOS INSIDE ON PAGE 28
event at the high school. On Saturday, December 16th the Edgerton boys basket-
ball team will be playing host to Crestview. Rupp Signs With Spring Arbor
University For Two Sports
In between the jv and varsity games a ceremony will be held in which Edgerton
graduate and former major league baseball player Denny Stark will have his high
school uniform retired. Edgerton would like everyone in the community to come out
for this special event.
Swanton Bulldogs Rally In
The Fourth Quarter To Beat
The Evergreen Vikings
new
PHOTO PROVIDED By: Timothy Kays thinkers that drive robotic science research CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
COLLEGE SIGNING … Archbold senior Macey Rupp signed her national letter of THE VILLAGE REPORTER
intent to attend Spring Arbor University located in Spring Arbor, Michigan to fur-
ther her education and also participate in both volleyball and track at the school. They were once only novelty items gener-
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ADDITIONAL PHOTOS INSIDE ON PAGE 25 Spring Arbor track coach Bryan Burk. Betsy Martinez, and by the Robot from the Forbidden Planet, then
came its descendent that constantly waved
new its arms and warned young Will Robinson of Oak Openings Pottery Debuts In Swanton
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Williams County Public By: Bill O’ Connell terville, is a talented potter as well and is
Library (Bryan Branch) THE VILLAGE REPORTER intimately involved in all aspects of the busi-
Hosts Brunner Book Signing ness including traveling with John to build
Master Potter John Thies and his wife Tif- kilns for universities, museums and art cen-
fany Hyland will be holding a grand opening ters. They actually met when John, who
this weekend, December 16th and 17th, of spent most of his career in Maryland, was
their new studio gallery, Oak Openings Pot- in Ohio to build a kiln at a workshop Tiffany
tery, located at 2520 County Road EF in be- happened to be attending.
tween CRs 2 and 3, just outside Swanton.
The opening is scheduled for Saturday from They later married and opened the Manab-
10 to 6 and Sunday from 12 to 5 and is per- igama Pottery Center in 2010 in Bowling
fectly timed for those last-minute Christmas Green before deciding they preferred a more
shoppers looking for that unique and special rural setting and relocated to Swan Creek
gift. Township.
John, with over 40 years of experience, is The gallery and workshop are tucked away
also a kiln designer and builder. In fact, he behind their house and may be a bit difficult
designed the first Manabigama kiln and later to find. However, it is definitely worth the ef-
collaborated on the refined design which is fort to locate and visit. You can also visit
in use today at the studio and over 100 loca- their website at Manabigama.com for more
tions across the globe including North Amer- information.
ica, Europe, India and New Zealand. Bill can be reached at
Tifffany, a veterinarian practicing in Wa- [email protected]
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FIRST IN LINE ... Patty Davis (left) of Bryan, receives her autographed
copy of “Marching to the Beat” from authors Taylor and Krista Brunner.
By: Timothy Kays have you been up to lately,” and PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER take it from there. Sometimes it’s a
vacation. Sometimes it’s a test that POTTERY BUSINESS ... Husband and wife, John Thies and Tiffany Hyland, cut the ribbon
Whatever the generation, kids was aced. Sometimes it’s an aca- to open Oak Openings Pottery outside Swanton.
are basically the same. Deep down demic achievement. There’s always
inside, certain things just never something to compare or contrast.
change. One of these things is what Comparing notes with sisters ...
I call, ‘comparing notes’. You start
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Local Obituaries
Reginald LaPorte (1936 - 2017) Carolyn Jaques (1924 - 2017) Daniel Miller (1951 - 2017)
Reginald D. LaPorte, Carolyn R. “Connie” Daniel V. Miller, age 66,
Sr., 81 years, of West Uni- Jaques, 93 years, of Bry- of Wauseon passed away
ty passed away Thursday, an, passed away Wednes- Sunday, December 3, 2017
December 7, 2017 in his day, November 29, 2017 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylva-
home with his family by at Hillside Country Living, nia.
his side. where she was a resident.
Dan worked at Fulton
Reg was born Febru- Connie was born Sep- Industries over 40 years.
ary 4, 1936 in St. Clair, tember 13, 1924 in Bry- He was also affiliated with
Michigan, the son of the an, Ohio, the daughter of the Oakshade Raceway for
late Barbara LaPorte. He the late Ferm and Jennie over 25 years as a flagman.
married Leona E. Mills on (Spencer) Leinard.
March 17, 1956 in Port Dan was born Septem-
Huron, Michigan and she She was a 1942 gradu- ber 3, 1951 in Wauseon
survives. ate of Bryan High School. to Vernon and Mary Jane
Connie married Dal- (Lane) Miller. On January
Reg worked for Wil- las Jaques on March 31, 25, 1975, he married the
liams County as a heavy 1945 in Texas, and he love of his life Kris Belding,
equipment operator for 20 years, retiring in 1992. Pre- preceded her in death on October 27, 1998. Connie and she survives.
viously, he worked for the City of Bryan. He and his was a Teacher’s Aide at the former Lincoln Elementary Surviving besides his wife, Kris, are two daughters,
wife, Leona, are members of First Brethren Church, School for over 20 years. She previously worked in Tara (Phillip) Henricks of Lyons, Ohio and Sara (Jason)
Bryan. In his free time, Reg enjoyed the outdoors, the Library as a Clerk and in the Accounting Depart- Galaska of Olmsted Twp, Ohio; grandchildren (his pride
whether it be camping, fishing or taking in the beauty ment at Ohio Art. She was a member of First Baptist and joy) Dylan (Brittany), Braden, Mason, Lauren, and
around him. He spent time woodworking and with his Church in Bryan. Connie also volunteered her time Novella; sister, Pam (Steve) Haas, and many nieces and
family whenever he had the chance. helping with the United Way as an office worker and at nephews. Also surviving is his daughter Shannon (Jody)
Surviving ares his wife, Leona of West Unity; five chil- Cancer Assistance of Williams County. Connie loved Peters and her children. He was preceded in death by
dren, Dennis LaPorte of Stryker, Vickie (Steve) Chaffin of to sing in the choir at church. In her leisure time, his precious daughter, Valerie; parents, Vernon and
Houston, Texas, Sherri (Jeff) Eschhofen of Bryan, Regi- Connie enjoyed walking and was an avid reader. She Mary Jane Miller; brother, Richard; and in laws, Jim and
nald D. (Fiancé Dawn Thomas) LaPorte, Jr. of Montpe- treasured the time she could spend with her family, Jeanne Belding.
lier, and Tim (Mary) LaPorte of West Unity; ten grandchil- especially her grandchildren. Dan loved following his grandchildren in their sports.
dren, and ten great-grandchildren. Reg was preceded in Surviving are her two daughters, Melinda (Truman) He enjoyed spending time at the lake fishing and boating
death by a daughter-in-law, Lisa LaPorte. Livengood of Bellville, Ohio and Tami Jaques of Bry- and spending time in Florida.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are an; three grandchildren, Kevin (Brenda) Livengood of Memorial contributions may be made in the memory of
asked to consider memorial contributions be made to Clayton, New Jersey, Stephanie (Mark) Heisey of Man- Dan to the charity of the family’s choice.
Community Health Professionals 1215 South Portland chester, Michigan and Lynsey (Daniel) Slagle of Bryan;
Street, Bryan, Ohio, First Brethren Church or a Char- eleven great-grandchildren, one great-great grand- Reporter
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Condolences may be sent to the family or the online was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter,
guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com Dana Bennett, one sister, Verna Rau and two brothers, YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE FOR WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY, OHIO
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asked to consider memorial donations be given to
Darrell E. Schudel, Community Health Professionals Hospice, 1215 Port-
77, of West Unity passed land Street, Bryan, Ohio 43506.
away Saturday afternoon You can send your condolences or share your mem-
at Community Hospitals ories with the family by visiting Connie’s obituary page
and Wellness Centers in at www.oberlinturnbull.com
Montpelier. Robert Stuller (1924 - 2017)
He was born on Sep-
tember 13, 1940 in To-
ledo to Herman Edward Robert Franklin
“Frank” Stuller, 93 years, REGULATION & POLICY:
and Isabel P. (Stickles) of Bryan, passed away
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In 1996 Darrell retired from AT&T in West Unity after tral in political and other debatable issues. It is the desire of the com-
more than 35 years as a technician. After his retire- where he was an all- pany to print facts and allow our readers to process information, draw-
league tackle and senior ing their own opinions.
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of Sturgis, Michigan and Mike (Michelle) Schudel of he was stationed in Alaska and India, traveling the print weeks during the summer and one non print week around the
world’s oceans by troop ship. He married Mary M. holidays.
Montpelier; four grandchildren, Leslie (Jake) Wilson,
Tyler Schudel, Megan Kreischer, and Austin Schudel; Koby on August 16, 1948 in Bryan, and she preceded
him in death on May 1, 1995. Frank was a dedicated
one great grandchild Piper Wilson; and two brothers, 40-year employee as a stationary engineer at Pet Milk
Paul (Mary) Schudel of Ormand Beach, Florida and Company until it closed. Frank was an outdoorsman,
Jim (Kathy) Schudel of Swanton, Ohio. birdwatcher, avid reader and loved watching sports.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents and His sense of humor, generosity and great curiosity
about the world was always on display.
sister Linda Soles. Preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio
Memorial contributions may be given to St. John’s Open: Mon. - Fri. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m).; Sat. (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Men’s Group. Condolences can be left at www.theth- Mary (Koby) Stuller; brother, Rollie (Doris) Stuller, Jr.;
sisters, Maude (Robert) Russell and Lois (Bob) Beals. Phone: (419) 485-4851 / Fax: (877) 778-9425
ompsonfuneralhome.com. He is survived by his sister, Margaret Dilts of Stryker, Email: [email protected]
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Kerri (Alan) Bennett of West Unity; twelve grand- the Aetna Grange. He loved hunting and fishing. Millers New Market, Fountain City Ice House,
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nyder, Tyler & Travis Reamsnyder, Trevor (Kristin) Surviving is his son, Nathan (Maribel) Howard of Rings Pharmacy Phil’s One Stop
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(Continued) NSCC Teams Up With Local Schools To Usher
Recognition of Science and Tech- received a scholarship that was ap- gate, to Defiance and anyone at
Sue Perez (1966 - 2017) nology’. Founded by Dean Kamen plied to studies at Kettering Univer- Four-County. They gave us encour-
in 1989, there are four levels of sity, and the other received a full agement, saying, ‘For the first two
Sue Annie (Garrett) Perez, age 51, of Stryker, Ohio FIRST for students in grades K-12. ride scholarship to The Ohio State or three years, we had six or seven
passed away Sunday, December 03, 2017 in her home. The Cryptic Cyborgs are an FRC University. These are some seri- kids,’ then they built their program
level team from grades 9-12. NSCC ously significant benefits from a up from there.”
She was born May 04, 1966 in Columbus, NC to also has an FLL team with kids program that welcomes all. What
the late Elbert and Maggie (Greene) Garrett. She mar- from grades 4-8. What does the if a student decides that college There are some area school dis-
ried David G. Perez, Sr. on September 12, 2015 and FRC team do? “We have six weeks, just isn’t for them? Halle said, “The tricts that already have a well es-
he survives. She was formerly employed with IAC in starting at the beginning of Janu- skills that you learn in the FIRST tablished robotics club, such as
Wauseon. ary, to design, build, program and program practically make the kids Montpelier. The Montpelier team
test a 120 pound robot designed to career-ready. They’ve already been will be moving into a new labora-
Survivors include her husband, Son, Timothy, of complete a challenge that we get at working with some of the stuff that tory in the recently completed Ath-
Lima, Ohio. Sisters, Susan Brubaker, Defiance, Ohio the beginning of the first six weeks,” they’ll use in the future if they letic Complex building. The Hilltop
and Tracy Campbell, of North Carolina Halle explained. “That’s our main choose to go into engineering and School District is gauging the in-
build season. After those six weeks, manufacturing, and they get some terest of their students about form-
She is preceded in death by her parents. the robot goes into a bag, and we of that real world problem solving ing a team. The Cryptic Cyborgs of
Funeral services will be private Arrangments cannot touch the robot until com- and application. It’s a lot of critical NSCC, despite being from a com-
entrusted to Grisier Funeral Home, Stryker, and petition. That way, everybody has thinking and problem solving that munity college that draws from a
Wauseon, Ohio. a fair playing field, and nobody is we need kids to have.” five county area, is still struggling
building the robot in the off-sea- with anonymity. “We’re a hidden
Norma Krill Thielan (1926 - 2017) son. There is more that we do in the The Director of Workforce De- gem out here,” Mr. Drewes said.
off-season. We learn how to fund- velopment with Custom Training “People don’t understand all the
Norma L. Krill Thielan, raise, and develop our team brand. Solutions, a division of NSCC, Mr. cool things that we do out here.
age 91, of Bryan, Ohio, Your learn the business side. You Jim Drewes, said, “It’s serious stuff Trying to get students involved in
died at 2:25 P.M. on Tues- learn marketing. You learn fund- at the competition. You’ve got to a commuter college is really tough.
day, December 5, 2017, at raising. You learn budgeting. What follow the rules, and do the right There’s a lot of things that we do
Genesis Healthcare-Bryan it all comes down to then is that we thing. A couple years ago, we went to try to get students involved, and
Center, where she was a travel, and we compete with other to Xavier in Cincinnati. Last year, to come together to spend some
resident. teams in the games.” we went to Cleveland State. There’s time out here.” Looking to Halle,
seventy teams from four or five dif- he said, “There are kids graduating
Norma was born on You do not need to be a digital ferent states, and at Xavier, teams from their high schools with col-
January 27, 1926, in Ma- genius to participate in the FIRST from Japan and Canada.” The lege credit. Since FIRST is a high
linta, Ohio, the daugh- program. Any skill, at any level is theme from last year was ‘Steam school program, she (Halle) has
ter of Karl and Lorena welcome to join the team, whether Works’, and the theme from 2015 three more years. Her articulation
(Gerken) Norden. She technical or non-technical. The was ‘Stronghold’. This year, the of the program makes everybody
married John W. Krill in team needs all kinds of skills to suc- theme will be ‘Power Up’, an apro- think that she is eighteen or nine-
1946 and He preceded her ceed, so if you are willing to come pos title for a competition billed as, teen. I’ve got an FLL team, fourth to
in death. She later mar- out and get involved, you WILL be “The ultimate Sport for the Mind.” eighth graders, that we just started
ried George H. Thielan put to work in fields like program- The timeframe tends to boggle the here that are from Stryker. They
and he also preceded her in death. ming, electronics, metalworking, mind. From the beginning of the program a little Lego robot. This
Norma was a graduate of Ridgeville Corners High woodworking, graphic design, web build season to the rendering of the (the Cryptic Cyborgs robot) is more
School and attended International Business College in creation, videography, photogra- first drawings is two days. The ro- what high schools have, because
Fort Wayne. She worked for the Village of Montpelier phy, social media, business, and bot used in the 2016 Steam Works this is costly. You need a machine
in the Utilities Department and also at Connolly Insur- more. “You don’t need prior skills competition took the Cryptic Cy- shop to make it. The small ones
ance in Montpelier. Norma was a member of Trinity to participate,” Halle said. “We have borgs one week to fabricate, wire though, you don’t need a machine
Lutheran Church in Bryan, was a huge Detroit Tigers teams of mentors that come in from up and assemble. None, I repeat... shop, and you can do all the pro-
fan and was known for her sense of humor. local businesses to help, and teach NONE of the main structure of this gramming.” “That’s how I started
Survivors also include three sons, Alan Krill, of the kids how to work in the shop, robot came from a prefab kit. Ev- out,” Halle added, “...in the FLL.”
Bryan, Steven Krill, of Bryan and Bruce Krill, of Fort safety, how to program, how to do erything was handmade, following
Myers Beach, Florida; two grandchildren, Lindsay and the electrical systems, and how to the specs laid out in the drawings. There it is. The best kept secret
Brent Krill and a sister-in-law, Bernita Norden, of Rid- draw in CAD and SOLIDWORKS. “It’s the engineering process,” Halle in Northwest Ohio is not a secret
geville Corners. She was preceded in death by her par- It’s a lot of hands-on with engineers explained. “It’s the system of de- anymore, and the red carpet has
ents; husbands; granddaughter, Lexi Krill and broth- from around the area. Basically, if signing, building, testing and eval- been rolled out for area kids from
ers, Robert and Raymond Norden. a kid wants to be on a team but uating...then you go back to the the fourth grade all the way up to
Memorials are requested to the Trinity Lutheran they aren’t sure that they’re going drawing board to see how we can high school seniors. Does the idea
Church, the Salvation Army or Community Health Pro- to be able to do something like the make this better. One of the most of designing, building and pro-
fessionals Hospice. electronics and programming, but important things learned from this gramming your own robot sound
To sign the online register or to send condolences, they know that they want to do the is that it won’t always work on the interesting to you? Do you want
please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com. graphic design or the web, they can first try. It takes some time to go to get into the automaton revolu-
do that. They can choose what they back and redesign, reevaluate and tion that is the leading wave of the
Ronald Robinson (1926 - 2017) want to do to help the team.” retest. It might take more than future. Ask your teachers at your
twice to figure it out.” local schools if there is a robot-
Ronald R. Robinson, The FIRST program gives kids ics program at your school. If not,
age 91, of Stryker passed a taste of the future, but for those Mr. Drewes continued, “We had Halle Tisovic wants to see you on
away late Friday Decem- who sign on and find that they a scrimmage in Columbus. When an NSCC team, and Jim Drewes
ber 1, 2017 at Genesis want more, FIRST pays out $50 we go to all these competitions, is saving a spot for you. Give him
of Bryan following an ex- million annually in scholarships we compete against Worthington... a call at 419-267-1439 to find out
tended illness. to students who have been active with 70 kids on their team. They’re more about the robotic revolution,
in the program. Two students lo- called the Metrobots. We recruit and your place in it.
Prior to his retirement cally have been selected to receive from the five-county area, so we’re
he had owned CR Home these scholarships. One student looking from West Unity, to Hol- Timothy can be reached at
Furnishings in Archbold [email protected]
for many years and had
also owned and oper- CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE
ated R Home Interiors in
Stryker. Williams County Public Library Bryan Branch
Mr. Robinson was Taylor and Krista Brunner though ... THAT is a jaw photography, so doing something marketing-wise with
born on June 20, 1926 in dropper. All that they’ve done is write and illustrate a photography would be my ultimate dream.”
Stryker, Ohio the son of book, get corporate backing from a world recognized
the late Robert J. and the late Ethel (Cramer) Robin- company, and become published authors. No big deal, Spangler Candy Company has taken a lead role in
son. On June 27, 1948 he married the former Jeanne especially for a couple of home schooled teenagers... the promotion and publication of the book. “I think that
Grisier and she survives. He was a member of the First right? On the evening of December 6, the Brunner they were really excited about it,” said Taylor, “...espe-
Lutheran Church in Stryker where he had served on sisters added another item to their already burgeon- cially when we first introduced the idea to them. They
many committees, taught Sunday school and sang in ing résumés when the Bryan branch of the Williams were very enthusiastic about promoting the book, and
the choir. He was a member of the Free and Accepted County Public Library hosted a signing event for their getting it published. They took care of all the publish-
Masonic Lodge, and the Shriners. He had also served new book, entitled, “Marching to the Beat.” ing, and the making of the cover and hard copy of the
on the Stryker School Board, the former Stryker Pub- book. They took my drawings, and put it into a book
lic Utilities Board as well as the Advisory Board of the Written by Taylor and Krista, and illustrated by Tay- form.”
Farmers and Merchants State Bank, Stryker branch. lor, “Marching to the Beat” features a local celebrity,
He enjoyed sports and was a diehard fan of the Detroit the Dum-Dum Drum Man from Spangler Candy Com- As patrons began to file into the Bookends used
Lions, Detroit Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes. pany, which has taken an active role in getting the book book store in the library where the evening’s event was
Surviving besides his wife Jeanne are two daugh- published. “We wrote the book together, but I did the to take place, Taylor and Krista took up pens and be-
ters; Sandy (John) Kurivial of Stryker, Rhonda (Rod) illustrations,” said seventeen year old Taylor, who has gan meeting and greeting their fans. Books were being
Bruot of Bryan and five grandchildren, David Kurivial recently graduated from high school. “Basically, every- sold, and autographs signed. This is not an everyday
of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Stephanie Kurivial of Cin- body knows the Dum-Dum Man,” she continued. “For activity for your average Bryan area teenager, but the
cinnati, Ohio, Jennifer (Dusty) Potter of Indianapolis, this book, we gave him a family ... a wife and three Brunner sisters are not your average, everyday teenag-
IN Matthew (Rachel) Bruot of Columbus and Amanda drum children. In the book, he is in the big Bryan sum- ers either. Should their collaborative efforts result in
Bruot of Seattle, WA. Also surviving are great-grand- mer parade ... the Jubilee Parade. The ending is sweet, another book, the experience gained at this event will
children; Jaxon Potter and Ruth Bruot. Preceding him but before that there is a kind of sad moment. It all come in handy.
in death besides his parents was his brother John turns out well, because it’s the Drum Man.”
Robinson. Stay tuned!
The family requests that memorial contributions be Why do this? When everybody else in their age group
made to the First Lutheran Church, the Alzheimers is generally going the route that society dictates, why Timothy can be reached at
Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., New York, would the Brunner sisters want to turn their attention [email protected]
New York 10001or the charity of the Donor’s Choice. to creating something that some people three and four
Online condolences may be made to the family at www. times their age can only dream about? “We’ve always
GrisierFH.com. The Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker been into designing, drawing and writing ... creating
has been entrusted with arrangements. new things,” said eighteen year old Krista, who after
graduation from high school has been studying online
to get her degree in graphic design from Penn Foster.
“This book could be for anyone,” she added. “The con-
text and the difficulty of reading was originally made for
little kids from four to eight or nine years old, but it’s
really for anyone who likes the Dum-Dum Drum Man.”
“Marching to the Beat” is by no means a one-and-
done project for the Brunner sisters. “We have some
ideas on other things that we are working on,” said
Krista. Not only is there going to be more collaboration
in the future, but the entire collaborative process is a
stake upon which they are growing the dreams for their
future ... and they have big dreams. Taylor said, “For
me, I would like to keep creating new things, going into
things like marketing images for businesses. I would
like to eventually work up to a gaming company like
Nintendo, and create my own games with programmed
animation. I’m going to be taking more computer in or-
der to create more detailed pictures.” “I like the market-
ing aspect of graphic design,” said Krista. “That’s what
I’m going to college for ... graphic design. I’m also into
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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS
WAUSEON POLICE WEST UNITY POLICE speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. tact with victims. Thinking for a Change
(November 29) 485 E. Airport Hwy., (November 27) Drug Complaint Joughin, Stephanie A. (Fayette, Ohio). Program and continued treatment.
Lost/Found/Recovered (November 27) Domestic Violence
(November 29) 512 Ottokee St., Lost/ (November 27) Equipment/Warning 37/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Delia, Jospeph (Montpelier, Ohio). File
found/Recovered (November 28) Unsecure Premises Keller, Leslee A. (Montpelier, Ohio). city tax – 2010 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with
(November 29) 156 W. Leggett St., 911 (November 28) Agency Assist $200 suspended; Costs: $134; Jail: 30
Hang Up Contact In Person (November 28) Traffic Crash 67/55 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. days with 30 days suspended. No future
(November 30) N. Shoop Ave.@E. Linfoot (November 28) Drug Matter Lee, Benjamin E. (Montpelier, Ohio). violations within next 2 years.
St., Accident (Property Damage) (November 28) Theft
(November 30) 1375 N. Shoop Ave., Ac- (November 28) Speed/Warning Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Doudt, Jerry K. (Bryan, Ohio). File city
cident (Property Damage) (November 29) Traffic Crash Leupp, Tanya L. (Archbold, Ohio). tax – 2014 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with $200
(November 30) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Ac- (November 29) Theft suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 30 days with
cident (Property Damage) (November 29) Failure to Control/ 65/55 speed. Fine: $45; Costs: $79. 30 days suspended. 30 days to file taxes
(November 30) 1375 N. Shoop Ave., Ac- Citation Manahan, Shaylee R. (Edon, Ohio). and make payment arrangements. No fu-
cident (Property Damage) (November 30) Animal Problem ture violations within next 2 years.
(November 30) 221 E. Willow St., (November 30) Domestic Violence 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Narcotics (November 30) Ordinance Violation McClaine, Brandin M. (Hicksville, Fackler, Jenna. (Pioneer, Ohio). File
(November 30) 425 Cole St. Unit 304, (December 1) Theft city tax – 2014 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with
Drunk (December 2) Animal Problem Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 30
(December 1) 1285 N. Shoop Ave., Suspi- (December 2) Medical Emergency (2) $79. days with 30 days suspended. No future
cious Person (December 2) Message Delivery violations within next 2 years.
(December 1) 100-B N. Fulton St., Ani- (December 2) Firework Complaint Mock, Anna V. (Bryan, Ohio). Stop
mal Call (December 2) Agency Assist sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Gonzalez, Idalize J. (Bryan, Ohio). File
(December 1) 1290 N. Shoop Ave., Unit (December 2) Equipment/Warning city tax – 2011 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with
10, Suspicious Person (December 3) Alarm Northrup, Gregory F. (Bryan, Ohio). $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 30
(December 1) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Ani- Expired plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. days with 30 days suspended. 30 days
mal Call WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC to file taxes and make payment arrange-
(December 1) 1058 N. Shoop Ave., Amoss, Mark A. (Wauseon, Ohio). OVI. Patrick, Phyllis J. (Edgerton, Ohio). ments. No future violations within next 2
Accident-Injury Fine: $650; Costs: $94; Jail: 20 days with 48/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. years.
(December 1) 485 E. Airport Hwy., 14 days suspended. Operator’s license
Larceny suspended from November 2, 2017 to Penrod, Sara (Edgerton, Ohio). 75/55 Gonzalez, Idalize J. (Bryan, Ohio). File
(December 1) 236 W. Oak St., Larceny November 2, 2018. No future violations speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. city tax – 2013 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with
(December 1) 555 W. Linfoot St., Hit- within next 2 years. 1st Timers Retreat $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 30
Skip within 90 days. Vacate ADM license sus- Reyes, Desiree R. (Archbold, Ohio). days with 30 days suspended. 30 days
(December 2) 234 W. Chestnut St., pension and fees. 43/25 speed. Fine: $45; Costs: $79. to file taxes and make payment arrange-
Drunk Avina, Jared C. (Pettisville, Ohio). Fail- ments. No future violations within next 2
(December 2) 507 N. Fulton St., Investi- ure to display operator’s license. Fine: Rober, Brandon J. (Bryan ,Ohio). OVI. years.
gate Complaint $200; Costs: $79. Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 days with
(December 2) 840 Parkview, Alarm Drop Blanton, Jacob A. (Bryan, Ohio). OVI. 14 days suspended. Operator’s license Gonzalez, Idalize J. (Bryan, Ohio). File
(December 2) 1120 N. Shoop Ave., Loud Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 days with suspended from October 29, 2017 to Oc- city tax – 2014 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with
Noise 17 days suspended. Operator’s license tober 29, 2018. No future violations with- $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 30
(December 2) 1205 N. Shoop Ave., Es- suspended from july 23, 2017 to July 23, in next 2 years. 1st Timers Retreat within days with 30 days suspended. 30 days
cort/Parade 2018. No future violations within next 2 90 days. Vacate ADM license suspension to file taxes and make payment arrange-
(December 2) 716 S. Shoop Ave., years. Vacate ADM license suspension and fees. Violations of restriction. Fine: ments. No future violations within next 2
Burglary and fees. $300; Costs: $45; Jail: 30 days with 30 years.
(December 2) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1200, Blanton, Jacob A. (Bryan, Ohio). Driv- days suspended. Tag/sticker violation.
Vandalism ing under suspension. Fine: $300; Costs: Fine: $25; Costs: $40. Grime, Brandon (West Unity, Ohio).
(December 3) 211 E. Leggett St., $84; Jail: 180 days with 177 days sus- Theft. Fine: $250; Costs: $204; Jail: 30
Trespassing pended. No future violations within next Rohda, Quincy J. (Wauseon, Ohio). days with 30 days suspended. No future
(December 3) 320 Sycamore St., Alarm 2 years. 47/25 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. violations within next 2 years. No contact
Drop Blanton, Jacob A. (Bryan, Ohio). Driv- with victim, Wal-Mart. 10 hours walking
(December 3) 320 Sycamore St., Alarm ing under suspension – 2nd case. Fine: Schudel, Austin C. (Montpelier, Ohio). sign.
Drop $300; Costs; $84; Jail: 180 days with 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(December 3) 331 E. Chestnut St., 911 177 days suspended. No future violations Grubb, Jason E. (Montpelier, Ohio).
Hang Up Contact In Person within next 2 years. Jail concurrent with Smith, Brenda K. (Wauseon, Ohio). Theft. Fine: $300; Costs: $267.02; Jail
(December 3) 405 E. Chestnut St., Open preceding cases. 75/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 180 days with 150 days suspended. No
Door Blinzer Alexandra L. (Edgerton, Ohio). future violations within next 5 years.
(December 3) 424 N. Fulton St., Investi- Following too close. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Speck, Amana A. (Bryan, Ohio). 70/55
gate Complaint Bostater, Anna R. (Bryan, Ohio). speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Henderson, Jamie (Bryan, Ohio).
(December 4) 940 E. Leggett St., Acci- 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Hunting without permit. Fine: $46; Costs:
dent (Property Damage) Costanzo, Matthew J. (Defiance, Ohio). Thomas, Matthew E. (Bryan, Ohio). $79.
(December 4) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 204 Driving under suspension. Fine: $500; Expired plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(December 4) 151 S. Fulton St., Investi- Costs: $114; Jail: 180 days. Operator’s li- Koch, Cody (Alvordton, Ohio). Drug
gate Complaint cense suspended from November 1, 2017 Thourot, Boede L. (Wauseon, Ohio). paraphernalia. Fine: $150; Costs: $79.
(December 4) 140 N. Maplewood St., to November 1, 2018. Right of way. Fine: $45; Costs: $79. Open container. Fine: $50; Costs: $40.
Larceny Costanzo, Matthew J. (Defiance, Ohio). Agency to destroy contraband.
(December 4) 230 Clinton St., Larceny Driving under suspension – 2nd case. Vajen, Jacob D. (West Unity, Ohio).
(December 4) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 900, Fine: $500; Costs: $94; Jail: 180 days. 74/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Leupp, Tanya L. (Archbold, Ohio).
Fight Operator’s license suspended from No- Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $150; Costs:
(December 5) 1497 N. Shoop Ave., Wel- vember 28, 2017 to November 1, 2018. Venegas, Mary J. (Hicksville, Ohio). $79. Possession. Fine: $150; Costs: $40.
fare Check Jail time concurrent with preceding case. 78/55 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Operator’s license suspended from De-
(December 5) 319 Elm St., Alarm Drop No future violations within next 2 years. cember 7 2017 to June 5, 2018. Agency
(December 5) 1285 N. Shoop Ave., Unit Delno, Paul R. (Bryan, Ohio). Expired Wheatly, Robert D. (Delta, Ohio). to destroy contraband.
13, Threats/Harassment plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(December 5) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Doan, Andrew E. Jr. (Bryan, Ohio). Pettit, Jacob D. (West Unity, Ohio). Do-
Larceny Traffic control device. Fine: $46; Costs: Wiles, Joshua S. (Bryan, Ohio). Tinted mestic violence. Fine: $350; Costs: $375;
(December 5) 1072 N. Shoop Ave., Civil $79. windows. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Jail: 180 days with 160 days suspended.
Matter Dukes, Catherine A. (Bryan, Ohio). No future violations within next 5 years.
(December 5) 328 Monroe St., Narcotics Failure to control. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Woolace, Sandrine (Stryker, Ohio). Hands Down Domestic Violence Program.
(December 5) 1297 N. Shoop Ave., Ac- Ellinwood, Darien R. (Liberty Center, 42/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
cident (Property Damage) Ohio). Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Stiltner, Daniel W. (Bryan, Ohio).
(December 5) 355 Joanna Dr., 911 Hang Fee, James C. (Pioneer, Ohio). Expired WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL Hunting without permit. Fine: $46; Costs:
Up Contact In Person plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Beck, Samuel D. (Ney, Ohio). File city $79.
(December 5) 840 Parkview Dr., Accident Garcia, Benjamin J. (Alvordton, Ohio). tax – 2013 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with $200
(Property Damage) Failure to control. Fine: $65; Costs: $85. suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 30 days with Stringer, Brandon S. (Pioneer, Ohio).
(December 5) 322 Joanna Dr., Civil Gubbins, Timothy J. Jr. (Bryan, Ohio). 30 days suspended. 30 days to file taxes File city tax – 2015 (Bryan). Fine: $200
Matter 81/55 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. and make payment arrangements. No fu- with $200 suspended; Costs; $114; Jail:
(December 5) 229 Beech St., Scam Haines, Brandon L. (Montpelier, Ohio). ture violations within next 2 years. 30 days with 30 day suspended. No future
(December 5) 125 N. Fulton St., Alarm Failure to control. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Beck, Samuel D. (Ney, Ohio). File city violations within next 2 years. 30 days to
Drop Hargett, Charles J. (Bryan, Ohio). Ex- tax – 2014 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with $200 file and make payment arrangements.
(December 5) 1180 N. Shoop Ave., Suspi- pired plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 30 days with
cious Activity Johnson, Neal A. (Bryan, Ohio). 70/55 30 days suspended. 30 days to file taxes Whitaker, Gavin (Montpelier, Ohio).
and make payment arrangements. No fu- Hunting without permit. Fine: $46; Costs:
ture violations within next 2 years. $79.
Champada, Brooke E. (Bryan, Ohio).
Theft. Fine: $250; Costs: $204; Jail: 30 WILLIAMS COUNTY CIVIL
days with 30 days suspended. No future For: City of Bryan (taxes). Against:
violations within next 2 years. No contact Miller, John (Bryan, Ohio). $42.41.
with victim, Wal-Mart. 10 hours walking For: City of Bryan (taxes). Against:
sign. Nofzinger, David (Bryan, Ohio). $44.73.
Conway, Jereld E. (Montpelier, Ohio). For: City of Bryan (taxes). Against:
File city tax – 2012 (Bryan). Fine: $200 Sizemore Cavin (Bryan, Ohio). $2076.92.
with $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: For: City of Bryan (taxes). Against:
30 days with 30 days suspended. 30 days Workman, Jody (Bryan, Ohio). $124.21.
to file taxes and make payment arrange- For: Raabe, Dave (Montpelier, Ohio).
ments. No future violations within next 2 Against: Sines, Jeff (Pioneer, Ohio). $2000.
years.
Crow, Stephen R. (Bryan, Ohio). As- CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
sault. Fine: $350; Costs: $289; Jail: 180
days with 170 days suspended. Assault –
2nd count. Fine: $350; Costs: $45; Jail:
180 days with 180 days suspended. Dis-
orderly conduct. Fine: $100; Costs: $40.
No future violations within next 5 years.
No to return to Arby’s for 5 years. No con-
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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS
For: Richards, Dean F. (Montpelier, $88. Latest Fulton County
Ohio). Against: Whorley, Mark (Bryan, FULTON COUNTY CRIMINAL
Ohio). $1540. Cockerham, Michael L. (Fayette,
Ohio). Possession of marijuana. Fine:
For: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (West
Des Moines, Iowa). Against: Twining, Sheriff Traffic Blitz Results$77; Costs: $78.
Mark E. (Montpelier, Ohio). $8525.24. Finney, Paige (Delta, Ohio). No dog
tag. Fine: $25; Costs: $70. Restrain Sheriff Roy E. Miller announces that for from a grant that the Sheriffs Office
FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC dog. Fine: $25; Costs: $41. No dog the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office con- received from the Ohio Department of
Acuna, Alberto (Morenci, Michigan). tag (2nd count). Fine: $25; Costs: $41. ducted a Traffic Enforcement Blitz that Public Safety,
67/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80. Loose dog. Fine: $25; Costs: $41. ran from December 1st thru December
Bechstein, Joel T. (Swanton, Ohio). 7th. Sheriff Miller and his deputies are
76/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $80. Parsons, Gregory M. (Defiance, dedicated to protecting the citizens of
Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs; $43. Deputies who worked this Blitz made Fulton County and the motorists who
Davis, Pamella J. (Swanton, Ohio). Ohio). Disorderly conduct. Fine: $77; 25 traffic stops and issued 4 citations. travel its highways. This grant allows
39/25 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80. Costs: $78. The citations issued were for 2 speed vi- extra patrol to enforce the traffic laws
Dutcher, Erika L. (Wauseon, Ohio)9. Russell, Donald (Swanton, Ohio). olations, 1 adult seatbelt violation, and that will increase the safety of motor-
69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $88. Attempted field violation. Fine: $100; 1 marked lanes violation. Deputies also ists on the roadway in the areas that are
Godsey, Adam R. (Swanton, Ohio). Costs: $70. issued 22 warnings during the Blitz. prone to a higher number of serious and
70/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $80. The Traffic Enforcement Blitzes are paid fatal crashes.
Hernandez Moreno, Ruben (Arch- FULTON COUNTY
bold, Ohio). No operator’s license. Fine:
$250; Costs: $80. HEALTH CENTER BIRTHS
Lamb, Brittany A. (Delta, Ohio). December 2nd-Alyese Stidham,
72/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80. Wauseon, girl
Ledyard, Bradley N. (Hillsdale, Mich-
igan). Improper pass. Fine: $37; Costs: Senior Center NewsDecember 4th-Matthew and Kaytlyn
$80.
Lumbrezer, Daniel J. (Fayette, Ohio). Hill, Napoleon, boy
59/45 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $88.
Lytle, Mimmo E. (Delta, Ohio). 72/55 FULTON COUNTY
speed. Fine; $47; Costs: $80. PROSECUTOR NEWSLETTER
Malosh, Cheryl K, (Delta, Ohio). Seat A Garfield Hts., Ohio man plead
belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $43.
Pontius, Zachary R. (Delta, Ohio). Bryan Senior Center Announcesguilty and was sentenced on December
69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80. 4, 2017 in the Fulton County Common
Rayfield, Riley (Delta, Ohio). 70/55 Pleas Court.
speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80.
Reed, William D. (Morenci, Michi- Regular Euchre Party ResultsAnderson R. Harris, age 39, previ-
gan). 60/45 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: ously pled guilty to Operating a Vehicle
$88. While Intoxicated. According to Fulton The Bryan Senior Center hosted its to: Pat Day, Geri Cliffton, Chris Cooley,
Rupp, Donald J. (Wauseon, Ohio). County Prosecutor Scott Haselman, on regular euchre party on December 5, Bonnie Harrison, Ron Taylor and Vin-
42/25 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80. or about July 3, 2017, Mr. Harris op- 2017. nie Stark. The next regular euchre party
Rupp, Toby D. (Edon, Ohio). 58/45 erated a vehicle while under the influ- will be held on, Tuesday, December 12,
speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $88. ence of alcohol. There were 21 players at the senior 2017 from 1 to 3 pm.
Siebel, Michaela R. (Napoleon, Ohio). center. The winners for the day were: 1st
77/55 speed. Fine: $100; Costs: $88. Judge Jeffrey Robinson sentenced place went to: Pam Oberlin with a 287. There will be snacks served after
Volkman, Janet L. (Archbold, Ohio). Mr. Harris to three years of community 2nd place went to: Gary Okuley with a cards. For more information call: 419-
Marked lanes. Fine: $102; Costs: $88. control. He ordered Mr. Harris to serve 282. The winners of the door prizes went 636-4047.
Wittenmyer, Carl L. V (Wauseon,
Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: a mandatory 60 days in CCNO; pay December Birthdays At
prosecution costs and court-appointed
attorney fees; pay a mandatory fine of
$1,500; successfully complete a drug/
alcohol addiction program and any rec-
ommended aftercare treatment. His
Fulton County Senior Centerdriver’s license shall be suspended for
five years with driving privileges after
three years and restricted plates and
interlock system.
Failure to abide by these conditions
could result in Mr. Harris serving 12
months in prison.
Fulton County Clerk Of Courts
Releases November Report
Fulton County Clerk of Courts Tracy 1,429 (1,366) titles; new cars 130 (137),
Zuver has provided his monthly report used cars 776 (742), new trucks 68 (58),
for November 2017, with November used trucks 304 (263), vans 9 (16), mo-
2016 in parenthesis, with the following: torcycles 26 (30), manufactured homes
22 (20), trailers 18 (14), travel trailers
New cases filed in the legal depart- 10 (18), motor homes 28 (14), buses 3
ment; domestic 16 (12), civil 13 (17), (0), off-road vehicles 32 (39), watercraft
criminal 11 (13), and miscellaneous 4 2 (12), outboard motors 1 (3), other 0
(2), with a total of fees collected being (0), with a total of fees collected being
$22,444.75 ($16,439.84). $485,940.50 ($486,977.97).
The title department issued a total of
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
To Conduct Christmas Eve
& New Year’s Eve Traffic Blitz PHOTOPROVIDED
CELEBRATION ... December birthdays will be celebrated by: Back row-Jerry Re-
inking, Sanford Eash, Sissi Hauck, Karen Moden, Alicia Glover. Kneeling-Andrea
Coburn.
Sheriff Roy E. Miller announces that dedicated to protecting the citizens of
the Fulton. County Sheriff’s Office will
be conducting a Traffic Enforcement
Bryan Senior Center AnnouncesBlitz. This Blitz, designated Christmas/
New Year’s Eve Blitz, will run from De- Fulton County and the motorists who
cember 8th thru December 31st. Depu- travel its highways. These Blitzes are
ties will be working various hours and being funded from a grant that was
awarded to the Fulton County Sheriff’s
Office from the Ohio Department of Pub- Regular More Euchre Results
lic Safety. The grant pays for extra pa-
locations around Fulton County and trol to enforce the traffic laws that will
they will be looking for impaired drivers increase the safety of motorists on the
and violations associated with impaired roadways in the areas that are prone The Bryan Senior Center hosted its Gary Okuley, Geri Cliffton, Jim Klender
driving. to a higher number of serious and fatal regular euchre party on November 28, and Margaret McBride. The next regular
crashes. 2017. There were 16 players present. euchre game will be played on Decem-
Sheriff Miller and his deputies are The winners for the day were: 1st place ber 5, 2017 from 1 to 3 pm. There will be
went to: Ward Harvey with a 299. 2nd snacks served following cards. We hope
place went to: Verna Shaw with a 281. to see you here!!! For more information
The winners of the door prizes went to: call: 419-636-4047.
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Bryan Fire Department Edgerton Village Council Gears
Scores High On ISO Rating Up For New Year With The
Passage Of 2018 Appropriations
By: Timothy Kays 2017, Council agreed to moving the fi-
nal village payday for the year back from
THE VILLAGE REPORTER December 28 to December 27. Council
also scheduled a special session to con-
PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF Members of the Edgerton Village vene at 6:00 on the evening of December
Council took care of several year-end 27 in order to authorize the final pay-
RATING IMPROVEMENT ... Bryan Fire Department vehicle and equipment up- housekeeping functions during their ment of bills for 2017.
grades have helped raise its ISO score. December 5 regular session meeting.
Prior to adjournment, Ms. Fitzcharles
By: James Pruitt on Emergency Communications (10 First and most important was the sec- announced that a meet-and-greet with
THE VILLAGE REPORTER percent), the Fire Department (50 per- ond reading of Ordinance 1008, estab- officials of the Ohio Department of
cent) and water supply (40 percent). The lishing the permanent appropriations Transportation will take place on the
The Bryan Fire Department’s new- three factors are added together and for 2018. Although this was indeed the morning of December 12 at the Edger-
est ISO rating has put it in some select then multiplied by a divergence factor second reading of the measure, Council, ton Street Department building on Rail-
company. Fire Chief Bruce Siders told to bring overall scores down to level the as previously planned in the November road Street. With a considerable amount
council the Insurance Services Organi- field, Siders said. 20 meeting, elected to suspend the rules of construction scheduled for US-6 to
zation of New Jersey did a review of the of reading and opted for immediate rati- come in 2018, this meeting, scheduled
department and gave it a Class 2 rating The ISO rating helps determine pre- fication without waiting for the third for 8:30 a.m., is open to the public for
for inside the city limits and a 2Y rating miums for businesses and homeown- reading. Council unanimously adopted their questions regarding the major re-
for rural customers. ers. Historically, the city was a Class 5 the measure, which sets total appropri- surfacing project that is scheduled to
in 1981; a Class 4 in 1984 and a Class ations for 2018 at $6,487,399. commence on or around May 3, 2018.
The project calls for the resurfacing of
Council also discussed the disposi- US-6 from State Route 2, westward to
tion of a village-owned Allis Chalmers State Route 49. Inside village limits, the
road grader. The vintage machine, es- resurfacing would include East Mor-
timated to have been built during the rison Street, the northernmost section
1950s, has been sitting in a barn for of South Ash Street, and East Indiana
years. It is fully operational, but is sim- Street between the intersections of Ash
ply not being used. Council authorized Street and Michigan Avenue.
Village Administrator Dawn Fitzcharles
In the state, that puts the fire depart- 3 in 1988. to look into options for selling the ma-
chine via auction.
In order to accommodate the ease of
In other news, the Bryan City Coun- closing out the accounting ledgers for Timothy can be reached at
ment in the top 2 percent. Nationwide, [email protected]
the department will join 1,390 others at cil handled a couple of personnel moves
and some annual and year-end finan-
cial transfers.
James can be reached at
a Class 2 rating. Class 1 is the best and
Class 10 is the lowest.
West Unity Formalizes Hiring OfThe scoring of how well a fire depart-
ment responds to a structure fire based [email protected]
New Sergeant & Pays Old BillsImprovements To City Water Plants
By: James Pruitt ing revisions to the administration
THE VILLAGE REPORTER building to comply with state law. The
AmoAngt YPeuabrl’sicEDnedpIanrtWmeanutsePornojectsBy: Cory Johnson council approved three Then and Now
six percent increase from the same time Several pieces of legislation which certificates. One was for $4,297 to the
THE VILLAGE REPORTER last year, she said. required action brought the West Unity Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation
Village Council together for a special to cover a short fall in what the village
A series of legislation and items in Council unanimously approved the meeting Dec. 7. The council also con- had budgeted.
Public Service Director Dennis Rich- emergency passage of the following leg- gratulated Fiscal Officer Kim Grime
ardson’s report targeted the city’s water islation: for qualifying as a Certified Municipal The state informed the village its bill
and wastewater treatment plants in the Clerk. would rise significantly based on the
December 4th Wauseon City Council ● An ordinance to approve, adopt, actions of three other communities in
meeting. and enact the 2017 Replacement Pages The council approved legislation that its group, Administrator Joshua Frit-
to the Codified Ordinances, and set rates for village employees for 2017. sch said. Grime will investigate wheth-
Richardson reported that separate The resolution addressed the hiring of er the village would be able to find an-
bid packets for chemicals at both the ● A resolution adjusting the compen- a new sergeant, Homer Chapa Jr., at other carrier and what it spends for
city’s water and wastewater treatment sation plan’s wage scale based on the $35,500, and Grime’s new title which coverage in a year.
plants will open soon, along with con- Consumer Price Index. merited an increase to $43,280. Chapa
tract work for biosolids handling at the replaces Scott Vershum, who left the A second certificate for $7,488.97
wastewater treatment plant, and the Passed on second reading were reso- village to work for the Williams County went to Poggemeyer Design Group for
painting of the Wabash Park water tow- lutions authorizing the mayor to enter Sheriff’s Department. He worked for design and bidding for the wastewa-
er. into: an agreement for indigent defense 15 years for the University of Toledo ter treatment plant. The third was for
services in county court with the Fulton campus police and Swanton’s police $35,7832.80 to Kirk Brothers Con-
A resolution authorizing Richardson County Commissioners and a contract department. struction for earlier work on the waste
to proceed with the purchase and in- with Fulton County for Bail Bondsman water plant. The council approved ordi-
stallation of a lime slaking system at the for Fulton County Court, Western Dis- The council approved a change or- nances allowing the police chief to pur-
water treatment plant without bid was trict. der for its water plant construction chase a 2011 Dodge Charger and to sell
also passed unanimously by council project. The changes totaled $9,920 a 2009 Dodge Charger.
members with emergency language. A resolution authorizing the mayor to for lowering the grit tank 6 inches to
enter into a city-county dog service con- produce less backup into the screen James can be reached at
In department head reports, Fire tract with the Board of Commissioners channel and for miscellaneous plumb- [email protected]
Chief Rick Sluder told council that bids of Fulton County was passed on third
reading, and will be in effect in 30 days By: James Pruitt tires and rims totaling $16,000. The
Lyons Researching Specialfor the building of fire department sleep-from passage. THE VILLAGE REPORTER insurance company has been notified.
The village of Lyons is interested in Council received a request from a truck
ing quarters and police department of- Under new business, Councilors acquiring and installing a 360 degree driver to lower an electrical line so he
fice renovations will open on Tuesday, Shane Chamberlin and Rick Frey were camera. Administrator Tanya Lum- can power his rig when he parks it over-
December 12. The department will also appointed to a one year term on the Vol- brezer has had talks with Fulton County night.
unteer Firefighters Dependents Board, Sheriff Roy Miller about it. Miller would
Camera For Downtownbe partnering with the Wauseon Rotarywhile several councilors requested to like to install the camera and test it be- Kevin McKenzie parks his truck at
meet with Parks & Recreation Director fore the end of the year. the Wilbur Ellis lot and wanted to tap
to host visits with Santa at the Wauseon Nel Rodriguez before the end of the year The camera may be installed near into the Christmas light line so his truck
Depot beginning Sunday, December 17. and possibly on a semi-annual basis. American Oak Creations. The village won’t freeze overnight. Council asked
had 12 new LED streetlights installed. the administrator to investigate with
Police Chief Keith Torbet reported “There are a lot of little details that Council said goodbye to Councilmem- the insurance carrier first. McKenzie
that the next “Coffee With a Cop” event we’d like to hear, and ask questions,” ber John O’Neil, who did not seek re- also suggested a snow hill at the park
will take place on Friday, December 15, Councilor Heather Kost said of the re- election. A break-in was reported at the and said he is interested in volunteering
from 7:30-9:00 AM at Red Rambler. 42 quest. “We all have questions about the when needed.
kids will also receive a breakfast and programs that exist, and that we want
police escort before shopping for Christ- to see created, and the newer programs
mas presents with police officers at that have been created and how well
Walmart on December 16 as part of the they’re received.”
department’s Christmas for Kids cam-
paign, Torbet said. The next Wauseon City Council meet-
ing is scheduled for Monday, December
Public Service Director Dennis Rich- 18, 2017 at 5:00 pm in council cham-
ardson shared that Archbold Refuse bers.
Service was the only bidder for the city’s
refuse services. Since December 1st, the
price per garbage tag has increased to
$1.30 for residents. Cory can be reached at Lyons village lagoon building. James can be reached at
In addition to the rate increase on
[email protected] Thieves took two pumps and two [email protected]
garbage tags, Ohio Gas
Company has filed with
the Public Utilities Com-
mission of Ohio (PUCO) a
request to double its basic
monthly service charge
from $5.45 to $10.91. The
increase would be the first
since 1985. A decision by
PUCO is expected to be
rendered in early 2018.
Richardson also re-
ported that city workers
will continue to collect
leaves and brush through
the end of the year and
masonry work in the
bathhouse will likely be
the last phase completed
of the city pool project
during the winter months.
Finance Director Jamie
Giguere told council that
insurance rates are final-
ized and representatives
from the insurance com-
pany will be available to
answer questions on De-
cember 13th. In addition,
income tax revenue is at a
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arrival of our Christmas Coloring Contest for children Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
up to the 6th grade. After your child has completed the Parent’s Name: __________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________
picture, mail or drop the entry off at:
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Children’s categories are broken down into 3 age
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December 29. Prizes will be awarded for the top entry
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arrival of our Christmas Coloring Contest for children Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
up to the 6th grade. After your child has completed the Parent’s Name: __________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________
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Day Care & Preschool Guide
Steps To Choosing The Right Preschool Little Lights
Kindergarten used to in preschool may have to • Confirm the cur-
mark a child’s first foray choose between a play- or riculum before enrolling.
into formal education. But academic-based curricu- Schools may have different Daycare & Preschool
preschool has now taken lum, there are other factors educational philosophies.
up that mantle for many to consider as well. These can run the gamut
students. • Is proximity to your from the Montessori Meth- 14226 US HWY. 20-A
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ences, mostly remembering children’s preschools be proach. Familiarize your-
extended moments of play close to home, while oth- self with a school’s educa- Licensed, Non-profit, Christian based Curriculum
and more monitored fun ers want a school closer tional philosophy so you
inside the school. But as to their office. If your com- can be sure you are making •Year round child care
the world of education has mute to work is long, then the most informed decision • 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
become more competitive, keep in mind that children possible.
and students are required will spend more time at a • Go with your gut. • Ages 6 weeks - 12 years old
to meet certain standards preschool close to home, Sometimes choosing a pre- • Full Day • Half Day • Preschool
at even earlier grade levels which can cost more and school boils down to a facil-
than before, preschool has reduce the amount of time ity that just feels right. At • Latchkey • Summer School Age Program
undergone its own trans- parents and their children this stage in a child’s edu- School Bus Transportation to: Montpelier, North Central,
formation. spend together. cation, schooling is about Hilltop & Fountain City Christian School
Academic preschools • Should the school be learning social skills and
have become a popular faith-based? Religious or- growing acclimated to the
choice for parents hoping ganizations frequently offer routines of the classroom. * Play/Learning Centers * Craft & Music * Kindergarten Readiness
their children can gain that their own faith-based pre- * Physical Activities * Socialization * Professional Loving Staff
extra edge. Rather than school programs. Parents Free Preschool
the play-based philosophy will have to decide if they
preschools adhered to in want a faith-based curricu-
the past, academic pre- lum for their young chil-
schools introduce students dren.
to the rigors of the class-
room. These academic pre- • Are pre- and post-care
schools often teach math services available? A school
and reading. Proponents that has flexible hours may
of this type of learning say be appealing to some. This
that children are sponges enables parents to drop off
at early ages, and the more and pick up children ac-
cording to their own work
information they can be schedules or in coordina-
presented with, the more tion with school hours for
they are likely to retain it. other children in the family. Includes
Children who are able to meals and
sit and focus for 20 to 30 • Visit the school and
assess the environment. A
minutes at a time and are school may look excellent
very curious and ask a lot on paper, but you will not
of questions may make for get a feel for it until visiting
the best candidates at ac- the school during a school
ademic-based preschools. day. Take your child along transportation
Other children may be and get his or her opinion.
more comfortable attending Parents may love a particu-
play-based schools. lar school, but if kids are
While parents who hope uncomfortable, the school in most
to enroll their students may prove ineffective.
2041 W. Airport Hwy classrooms.
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CONGRATULATIONS TEACHERS OF THE YEAR!
Prekindergarten teacher, Ms. Jessica Hoffman,
and our toddler teacher Ms. Sherry Griesinger.
... and also to both of our toddler room teachers:
Ms. Sherry Griesinger and Ms. Nicole Garcia
for “Best Teamwork” and “Most Improved Classroom”
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Four County Career Center News
Four County Career Center Local Dispatchers Speak To
Skills USA Chapter Officers Four County Career Center Students
PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED
SKILLED TRADES ... Officers of the over 500 member Four County Career Center GUEST SPEAKERS ... As part of Four County Career Center’s Law Enforcement &
Skills USA Chapter include (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT) President - Haylee Wyck- Security Tactics and Fire & Rescue career and technical education training, stu-
house (Liberty Center) Cosmetology; Vice President - Nicole Berger (Evergreen) Law dents recently had the opportunity to host several guest speakers talking about
Enforcement & Security Tactics; Secretary - Edith Avalos (Hicksville) Cosmetology; their careers in Dispatching. They talked to the students about the high impor-
Treasurer - Juan Carlos Alvarez (Wauseon) Automotive Technologies; (BACK - LEFT tance of their positions in working with county and city police and fire departments.
TO RIGHT) Recorder - Richie Ludeman (Defiance) Industrial Services; Parliamen- Shown following the presentation are (Left to right) Elizabeth Yinger (Bryan); Abby
tarian - Sidney Schultz (Bryan) Specialized Mechatronics & Robotics Technology; Weller, Bryan Police Department Dispatcher and Career Center graduate; Alex
and Historian - Adrian Ortiz (Defiance) Carpentry. This year Skills USA is partici- Shaffer (Edgerton); Dawn Baldwin, Williams County EMA and 911 Coordinator; Pat
pating in the state and national Skills USA leadership and skill competitions, and Bowsher, Dispatcher for Ohio Patrol Van Wert Post and coach at Edgerton High
sponsorship of student assemblies. Steve Steingass, Mechanical Systems and Pip- School; Chad Howard (Edon); and Shelby Moran (Edon).
ing instructor, is the Career Center Skills USA lead advisor.
Four County Career Center
FFA Chapter Members
Four County Career Center
Holds Cholesterol Screening
PHOTO PROVIDED
FOUR COUNTY CAREER CENTER FFA ... Chapter members include over 130 Ag-
riculture/Diesel Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics, Floral Design, Landscape & Green-
house Technologies, Powersports, and Veterinarian Assistant students. These
students work on chapter projects, compete in district, state, and national FFA
leadership and skill competitions, and sponsor student assemblies throughout the
school year. Officers of the 2017-2018 Four County Career Center FFA Chapter in-
clude (Front left to right) President - Braydon Hearne (Fairview) Ag/Diesel Mechan-
PHOTO PROVIDED ics; Vice President - Jon Baker (North Central) Ag/Diesel Mechanics; Secretary
FREE SCREENING ... Four County Career Center seniors recently took part in a - Abby Yeager (Defiance) Veterinarian Assistant; Treasurer - Timothy Herman (Edg-
free cholesterol screening offered by the Corporate and Community Health Promo- erton) Ag/Diesel Mechanics; (Back left to right) Student Advisor - George Kunkle
tion Team of the Fulton County Health Center (FCHC) in Wauseon. High blood (Hilltop) Ag/Diesel Mechanics; Reporter - Cole Crites (Fairview) Ag/Diesel Mechan-
cholesterol is one of the four major risk factors for heart attach. This screen is ics; and Sentinel - Caleb Sager (Fayette) Ag/Diesel Mechanics. Career Center Advi-
made possible through monies raised from the yearly Fulton County Heart Radio- sors include Jason Elston, Agriculture/Diesel Mechanics; Florence Luzny, Floral
thon. Shown with FCHC Cholesterol Screener Beth Ann Beck (left) taking part in Design; Eric Hite, Landscape & Greenhouse Technologies; Denton Blue, Diesel Me-
the cholesterol screening is Braydon Hearne (Fairview) Ag/Diesel Mechanics (right). chanics; Larry Soles, Powersports; and Stephanie Pippin, Veterinarian Assistant.
Four County Career Four County Career Center
Center HOSA Members Announces Students Of The Month
PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTOS PROVIDED
HOSA OFFICERS ... Four County Career Center’s HOSA - Future Health Profes- STUDENT OF THE MONTH ... Four County Career Center is pleased to announce
sionals Chapter members include over ninety Health Careers and Sports Fitness & (Left) Leslie Schroeder from Hilltop High School as Student of the Month. Leslie is
Exercise Science students. These students work on chapter projects, compete in the daughter of Jeremy Schroeder and Racquel Meyer and is a senior in the Fire
district, state, and national leadership and skill competitions, and sponsor student and Rescue program at the Career Center. Leslie was nominated by her academic
assemblies throughout the school year. Officers of the Four County Career Cen- instructor, Mr. Blue. She is a member of Skills USA, the National Technical Honor
ter HOSA Chapter include (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT) President - Olivia Hartford Society, Student Council, and is on the Career Center Honor Roll. Leslie is already
(Liberty Center) Health Careers; Vice President - Kevin Myles (Napoleon) Health enlisted in the U.S. Army. After Leslie graduates, she plans to continue in the
Careers; Secretary - Jaelyn Lyons (Montpelier) Sports Fitness & Exercise Science; U.S. Army. Four County Career Center is pleased to announce Mitchel Tule from
Treasurer - Addison Moll (Liberty Center) Health Careers; (BACK - LEFT TO RIGHT) Hilltop High School as Student of the Month. Mitchel is the son of Chris Tule and
Parliamentarian - Kayla Dusek (Archbold) Health Careers; Reporter - Halea Craw- Sandy Cox and is a senior in the Diesel Mechanics program at the Career Center.
ford (Napoleon) Health Careers; and Historian - Ragan Jessing (Delta) Health Ca- Mitchel was nominated by his instructor, Mr. Blue. He is part of the Early Place-
reers. Career Center Advisors include Robin Hill, Health Careers; Karen Walker, ment program and earns class credit for working at Keller Logistics Group. Mitchel
Health Careers; Donna Badenhop, Health Careers; and Mike Nye, Sports Fitness & is a member of FFA, and is on the Career Center Honor Roll. After Mitchel gradu-
Exercise Science. ates, he plans on continuing his work in the diesel mechanics field. Students who
achieve this recognition throughout the 2017-2018 school year are honored with a
certificate of recognition.
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Holiday City Factory Obtains Montpelier Chamber Of Commerce
Tax Break For Expansion Vacating Main Street Home
By: James Pruitt company will donate 35 percent of the PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF the past by using rents collected from
THE VILLAGE REPORTER projected tax savings to North Central tenants in the upper floor for purpos-
Local Schools and 4 percent to Four NEW PRESIDENT ... Karrie Patten, of es other than building maintenance.
Williams County officials are excited County for the 15-year run of the agree- Farmers Insurance, agreed to become Instead, the money was diverted into
to learn a Holiday City factory will be in- ment. The new line will feature a 21-foot the Montpelier Area Chamber of Com- keeping membership dues low, main-
vesting $12.1 million in new machinery tall press that will require a brand new merce’s president for 2018. Tomi Zuver taining a storefront on Main Street and
and construction and add 100 new jobs facility to house it. will be the vice president. having a paid executive director.
by 2019. The Board of County Commis-
sioners approved a resolution creating 20/20 Custom Molder Plastic is one By: James Pruitt Over the years the building has dete-
an Enterprise Zone for 20/20 Custom of 10-12 companies in the nation who THE VILLAGE REPORTER riorated and it has become increasingly
Molded Plastics in the village. The coun- do this kind of work. Ernsberger said The New Year will mean a new home difficult to rent the upstairs apartments
ty’s action is a way of showing its ap- his company is probably one of the most for the Montpelier Area Chamber of due a leaking roof and mechanicals. The
preciation to the company for choosing diverse. Others may have more or larg- Commerce following a history of short- chamber partnered with Trackside Mod-
to invest locally. er machines, but his plant can make a sighted decisions about the current elers to raise money for renovations, but
diverse array of products because he building. The chamber announced the the money collected has barely been
The agreement calls for the abate- adapts to the molds from his customers. organization will need to find a new able to keep with operational repairs.
ment of all property taxes for the site, “It’s kind of like the old saying, ‘say what place for an office as the existing build-
Williams County Economic Develop- do and do what you say,” Ernsberger ing on Main Street in Montpelier will be The chamber letter noted the decision
ment Corp. Director Matt Davis said. said. “We live and die with the success demolished. The chamber has until Feb. to avoid setting money aside for reno-
Holiday City agreed to expand its En- of our customers. If they can’t sell, we 1 to move out. vations was “shortsighted.” As a result,
terprise Zone Oct. 19. The deal means can’t mold.” The chamber, in a letter to members, the chamber has decided to vacate the
the company won’t have to pay taxes on confessed to making poor decisions in structure. The building will then be de-
the $3.1 million in new construction, The machine is 19 feet high, but it’s molished and turned into green space,
which will conclude in March 2019. The 21 feet at the top of the unit. The ma- President Tashia Thompson said.
new plant will occupy around 200,000 chine is 77 feet long and 22 feet wide.
square feet. No one in the United States can build Several businesses have offered
it, so it will come from Europe by boat space, Thompson said. The chamber
20/20 Custom Molded Plastics will to Buffalo and then finish its journey by will have one more meeting in the cur-
nearly double its workforce with the ad- train. The company’s plans have been rent location in January.
dition of the new building and presses. reported in local media, so this action
The current payroll is 196. The ex- was not much of a surprise. Still a drive In other news of note: Montpelier
tra positions will mean an increase of by the site showed Ernsberger is about Public Library Director Connie Cun-
$3,016,000. The company will add 75 ready to pour concrete, Commissioner ningham reported the children and
new jobs in 2018 and 25 in 2019. “This Terry Rummel said. adult programming have seen larger at-
was an option that we had to take,” Da- tendance. The library served 287 chil-
vis said. “There was, in the papers, he “This is one of those kind of those dren and 171 adults
had invested in some other areas and next steps to solidfy and make sure
in Indiana. those jobs stay in Williams County, Fifty-one children will be able to
Rummel said. “This is huge for him to stuff their own arctic animals, thanks
“So we wanted to make sure this make this investment.” to fundraising by the Friends of the Li-
equipment landed in Holiday City ver- brary. The event was posted on the li-
sus another area. Company President In other news the commissioners ap- braries Facebook page and the response
Ron Ernsberger told Davis the company proved some resolutions for Jobs and nearly filled up all the slots on the first
will be in line for some new work and Family Services. night. The chamber elected Karrie Pat-
will need more workers, Davis said. ten as its new president for 2018. Tomi
James can be reached at Zuver was chosen as vice president.
In return for the tax abatement, the [email protected]
James can be reached at
[email protected]
Fulton County Signs Snow Removal
Contract Prior To First Snowfall
By: James Pruitt mally entered into contracts with Tim
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Rice Trucking LLC for snow removal of
county lots and a separate pact for the
Fulton County has switched carri- Eastern District Court. The former’s
ers for its basic term life insurance and cost cannot exceed $15,000 and the
accidental death and dismemberment latter $4,000.
coverage for employees.
The Board of County Commissioners The county saw its first measurable
made the switch at its Dec. 5 meeting. snow of the season Dec. 7. Commis-
The change is effective in January. The sioners approved $35,000 be added to
board, according to the resolution be- a contract between Jobs and Family
lieved Anthem Life’s coverage was bet- Services and Adriel School. The com-
PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF ter than the previous carrier, Dearborn missioners cancelled the Dec. 7 meet-
Life. The county has notified Dearborn ing.
TAX BREAK ... 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics’ application for a new enterprise it is terminating its policies.
zone has been approved, clearing the way for a $12 million expansion at its Holiday James can be reached at
City site. The expansion will cover about 200,000 square feet. In other news: The county board for- [email protected]
Attorney General DeWine Calls QUADCO Board Receives
For Lock Closure To Protect
Lake Erie From Asian Carp Annual Self-Evaluation
Stryker –Members of the Quadco donations totaling $585. The donations
Rehabilitation Center’s Board heard a will be used for organization events
comprehensive report on the Board’s such as the Christmas Party and Sum-
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)- were reports of a silver vasive species, the Corps Annual Self-Evaluation. Executive Di- mer Picnic.
Ohio Attorney General carp found nine miles underestimated the eco- rector, Bruce Abell, shared with the
Mike DeWine today urged from Lake Michigan, be- nomic impacts to Lake group that the evaluation scores con- Shannon Zellers, Program Manager,
the U.S. Army Corps of yond electric barriers de- Erie while overestimat- tinue to be consistently high and cited showed members photographs from
Engineers to close a lock signed to block the fish.) ing the costs of lock clo- that new member recruitment will be the Center’s Halloween Party as well
in waters near Illinois to sure. an on-going priority. “We have sent let- as projects that participants in the Art
prevent invasive Asian In his submitted com- Attorney General ters out to interested parties in the past. Club have been creating. Items present-
carp from reaching the ments, Attorney General DeWine says the Corps We’ll continue to do that, and we will be ed were Veterans Day decorations and
Great Lakes. Attorney DeWine writes the Corps should immediately following up with a phone call to touch a Turkey Table Topper. She also shared
General DeWine made should implement the close the lock at Bran- base with candidates and to answer with members that the Community
the recommendation in lock closure alternative, don Road, near Joliet, any questions they may have regarding Clubs recently visited Spangler Candy
comments submitted to which will be the most ef- Illinois, while also devel- Board membership responsibilities. It’s in Bryan and the Cake in a Cup store
the Corps about its plan fective, safest, cheapest oping plans for complete sometimes difficult to recruit new mem- in Toledo.
for preventing nuisance to construct, and quick- hydrologic separation bers as everyone has a busy schedule,
species like Asian carp est to complete. The ur- of the Mississippi River but we will continue to be diligent in our Rachel Lange, Quadco’s Northwest
from moving from the gent need for action can- and Great Lakes basins recruitment efforts.” Employment Services Manager, told
Mississippi River Basin not be overstated. to block the spread of the Board that NWES is currently serv-
into the Great Lakes. Asian carp. A copy of the Abell also reviewed program partici- ing 40 individuals in job placement and
Lake Erie is consid- Attorney General DeW- pant satisfaction surveys from the past retention services. Lange shared with
The Corps tentatively ered especially suscep- ine’s comments can be six months. Abell told the Board that members that six individuals receiving
selected plan involves tible to invasive Asian found on the Ohio Attor- the surveys are completed each year by services recently secured community
the use of electrical fenc- carp, which could com- ney General’s website. program participants. Abell stated that employment in the service and manu-
es, noise, and water jets pete with native species, Mike DeWine has “overall, the surveys indicate a high lev- facturing industries.
to keep out invasive spe- cause extensive damage long been an advocate el of satisfaction.”
cies, but Attorney Gener- to the ecosystem, and for protecting the Great Transportation Manager, Steven
al DeWine says that plan devastate the fishing and Lakes. As a U.S. Sena- Board members were invited to at- Slattman, reported that Quadco vehi-
doesn’t go far enough to tourism industries. At- tor, he introduced both tend the organization’s annual Christ- cles travelled 36,249 miles in 21 days
stop the spread of Asian torney General DeWine the National Aquatic In- mas Party to be held December 14, at during October. He also shared that the
carp. (In June, there says that in evaluating vasive Species Act and the Knights of Columbus Hall in Defi- Stryker facility experienced an annual
options for blocking in- ance, Ohio. The annual Awards Day fire inspection in which the full Stryker
ceremony will be held in the morning, Fire Department participated. The visit
Montpelier Fire Department the Asian Carp Preven- followed by a traditional holiday meal was part of the department’s training
To Deliver Christmas Gifts tion and Control Act to and a DJ dance in the afternoon. program.
address invasive species
attacking Lake Erie and Abell closed his presentation by The next regular meeting of the Non-
the other Great Lakes. thanking the Edgerton and Bryan Profit Board will be January 23, 2018,
Knights of Columbus for their generous in the Stryker facility conference room.
INFORMATION PROVIDED
The Montpelier Fire Department will deliver your Immunizations by
Christmas presents to your home address on Christ- Appointment Only
mas Eve between the hours of 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm on
an Aerial Ladder Truck decorated with lights, Sparky Appointments Available
the Fire Dog, Santa Claus, and Santa’s Helpers. Bring Every Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 Noon
the presents you want delivered to the Montpelier Fire
Station at 107 S. Monroe St. by December 22nd and 1st & 3rd Thursday 2-6 pm
we will deliver them at a time you request on Christ-
mas Eve between 6:00pm and 9:00pm. Call the Fire
Station at 419-485-3940 and make your appointment.
Any donation will be acceptable but not required. The
last day for appointments will be December 22nd be-
fore 5:00 pm.
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Think Outside The Gift Nearly 73,000 Deer Checked During
Box & Donate Blood
Ohio’s Weeklong Gun Hunting Season
(Dec. 4, 2017) — The best gifts can’t identification are required at check-in. COLUMBUS, OH - Hunters checked (363); Ashland: 1,363 (1,225); Ashtabu-
be bought in a store. The American Red Individuals who are 17 years of age in 72,814 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s la: 2,094 (1,946); Athens: 1,591 (1,377);
Cross urges eligible donors to give more most states (16 with parental consent 2017 weeklong deer-gun hunting sea- Auglaize: 334 (268); Belmont: 1,239
life by giving blood this December. where allowed by state law), weigh at son, according to the Ohio Department (1,360); Brown: 1,029 (823); Butler: 352
least 110 pounds and are in generally of Natural Resources (ODNR). Last year, (289); Carroll: 1,733 (1,494); Cham-
Alison Wissen knows the power of good health may be eligible to donate hunters checked 66,758 deer over the paign: 431 (356); Clark: 197 (184); Cl-
blood donations. She received 22 units blood. High school students and other weeklong deer-gun season. Two days ermont: 744 (542); Clinton: 303 (260);
of blood products after experienc- donors 18 years of age and younger (Saturday, Dec. 16, and Sunday, Dec. Columbiana: 1,338 (1,307); Coshocton:
ing complications during childbirth. also have to meet certain height and 17) of deer-gun season remain. The 2,576 (2,325); Crawford: 615 (569);
“I truly owe my life to blood donors,” weight requirements. muzzleloader season is Jan. 6-9, 2018, Cuyahoga: 52 (47); Darke: 305 (259);
she said. “Even the skilled hands of and archery season remains open Defiance: 745 (773); Delaware: 503
my surgeons could not have saved me Blood and platelet donors can save through Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. Find (411); Erie: 272 (206); Fairfield: 776
without the blood.” Because of blood time at their next donation by using more information about deer hunting in (681); Fayette: 140 (108); Franklin: 156
and platelet donors, Wissen will cel- RapidPass® to complete their pre-do- the 2017-2018 Ohio Hunting and Trap- (157); Fulton: 322 (362); Gallia: 1,318
ebrate the holidays with her three chil- nation reading and health history ques- ping Regulations or atwildohio.gov. Past (1,211); Geauga: 538 (479); Greene: 229
dren and husband. tionnaire online, on the day of their year’s harvest summaries and weekly (203); Guernsey: 2,014 (1,885); Hamil-
donation, from a computer or mobile updated harvest reports can be found ton: 191 (155); Hancock: 529 (454); Har-
In December, donations decline but device. To get started and learn more, atwildohio.gov/deerharvest. din: 529 (477); Harrison: 1,530 (1,573);
the needs of patients remain steady. visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and Henry: 371 (345); Highland: 1,076 (948);
During the holiday season, set aside follow the instructions on the site. The ODNR Division of Wildlife re- Hocking: 1,370 (1,288); Holmes: 1,592
an hour to give the most important gift mains committed to properly manag- (1,484); Huron: 1,148 (1,074); Jackson:
– give blood and give more life. To en- Volunteers needed ing Ohio’s deer populations. The goal 1,230 (1,031); Jefferson: 832 (1,138);
courage donations, all those who come Another way to support the lifesav- of Ohio’s Deer Management Program is Knox: 1,965 (1,942); Lake: 163 (167);
to give blood or platelets Dec. 21, 2017, ing mission of the American Red Cross to provide a deer population that maxi- Lawrence: 907 (795); Licking: 1,789
through Jan. 7, 2018, will receive a is to become a volunteer transporta- mizes recreational opportunities, while (1,609); Logan: 754 (639); Lorain: 702
long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while tion specialist and deliver lifesaving minimizing conflicts with landown- (683); Lucas: 119 (129); Madison: 186
supplies last. blood products to local area hospitals. ers and motorists. Hunting Popular- (158); Mahoning: 649 (594); Marion: 432
Volunteer transportation specialists ity: Ohio ranks fifth nationally in resi- (403); Medina: 620 (604); Meigs: 1,323
Make an appointment to give blood play a very important role in ensuring dent hunters and 11th in the number (1,373); Mercer: 310 (262); Miami: 251
by downloading the free Red Cross an ample blood supply for patients in of jobs associated with hunting-related (196); Monroe: 1,334 (1,131); Montgom-
Blood Donor App, visiting redcross- need by transporting blood and blood industries. Hunting has a more than ery: 157 (103); Morgan: 1,459 (1,178);
blood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS products. For more information and $853 million economic impact in Ohio Morrow: 657 (626); Muskingum: 2,328
(1-800-733-2767). to apply for a volunteer transportation through the sale of equipment, fuel, (2,112); Noble: 1,391 (1,271); Ottawa:
specialist position, contact <insert lo- food, lodging and more, according to the 120 (105); Paulding: 446 (425); Perry:
Upcoming blood donation opportu- cal contact information > or visit rd- National Shooting Sports Foundation’s 1,278 (1,156); Pickaway: 342 (270);
nities Dec. 16-31: crss.org/driver.] Hunting in America: An Economic Force Pike: 761 (753); Portage: 560 (559); Pre-
About the American Red Cross for Conservation publication. ble: 300 (235); Putnam: 359 (274); Rich-
Williams The American Red Cross shelters, land: 1,343 (1,228); Ross: 1,230 (1,102);
Bryan-12/29/2017: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., feeds and provides emotional sup- ODNR ensures a balance between Sandusky: 275 (219); Scioto: 898 (890);
Bryan Hospital, 433 High Street. port to victims of disasters; supplies wise use and protection of our natural Seneca: 868 (835); Shelby: 394 (334);
about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; resources for the benefit of all. Visit the Stark: 881 (798); Summit: 159 (174);
Montpelier-12/20/2017: 2:30 p.m. teaches skills that save lives; provides ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov. Trumbull: 1,250 (1,144); Tuscarawas:
- 6:30 p.m., Williams County Veterans international humanitarian aid; and 2,335 (2,045); Union: 350 (271); Van
Memorial, 875 East Main Street supports military members and their Editor’s Note: A list of all white- Wert: 223 (211); Vinton: 1,234 (1,111);
families. The Red Cross is a not-for- tailed deer checked by hunters during Warren: 313 (236); Washington: 1,572
How to donate blood profit organization that depends on the weeklong 2017 deer-gun hunting (1,502); Wayne: 823 (730); Williams:
Simply download the American Red volunteers and the generosity of the season is shown below. The first num- 691 (655); Wood: 342 (286); Wyandot:
Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcross- American public to perform its mis- ber following the county’s name shows 757 (716). Total: 72,814 (66,758).
blood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS sion. For more information, please visit the harvest numbers for 2017, and the
(1-800-733-2767) to make an appoint- redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, 2016 numbers are in parentheses.
ment or for more information. All blood or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
types are needed to ensure a reliable Adams: 1,166 (1,082); Allen: 341
supply for patients. A blood donor card
or driver’s license or two other forms of Live Christmas Music & Unique
Edgerton School Board Shopping At Sauder Village
Reviews Tech Quote
By: James Pruitt recipients: Chase McClellan, Hanna
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Herman, Isaac Schroeder and Nathan
Nye.
A new website design with a phone Staffing changes includes the resig-
app is being considered by the Edger- nation of Royce Martenies as the morn-
ton Board of Education. The website will ing crossing guard effective Oct. 27.
cost $1,330 for the first eight months Karlie Munger was approved as a fourth
and $1,995 per year each year after aide at $9.42 an hour, effective Nov. 28.
that. Susan Hug was approved as a resi-
dent educator mentor and D. Matthew
The phone app has a $1,500 for a Brown as a wrestling volunteer. District
one-time set-up fee and then $1,650 enrollment was 705. Vietnam veteran
a year afterward. The board reviewed Dan Gallagher was the speaker at the
quotes for exterior security cameras. school’s Veterans Day event.
The student parking lot was $1,000; High School report: Social Studies
the elementary school loop/east front, teacher Matt Krill led his government HOLIDAY SEASON ... With unique shopping, delicious food and the opportunity to
$1,650; elementary school east en- class on an annual tour of the commu- enjoy live Christmas music at the Barn Restaurant . . . Sauder Village is a memorable
trance, $1,000; the elementary school nity and township. Principal Paul Jones place to visit with family and friends this holiday season. “Whether you’re looking for
playground, $650 and bus area/TOMS, said he found it “incredibly educational unique, hand-crafted gifts, delicious treats, homestyle dining or a memorable get-away
$1,650. The tot al cost was $5,950. and interesting.” . . . we have so much to offer throughout the holiday season at Sauder Village,” shared
Kim Krieger, Media Relations. Again this year there will be live Christmas music at the
The board approved a trip for eighth Plans for the senior trip are in a pro- Barn Restaurant during the holiday season. From Monday, December 18 through Sat-
graders to Chicago, May 11 and an over- cess of change. Efforts are being made urday, December 23, guests will be able to enjoy live musical performances while dining
night trip for high school band/choir to to include Four County students as in a beautiful setting. Local musicians on the schedule for this year include Ed Clinker,
Chicago, March 24-26, 2018. The board much as possible. Winter Homecoming Wells Music, Michael Buck, Galbraith Clan, and Carissa Diller. A complete schedule of
approved a donation of $250 from St. will be Jan. 13 against Pettisville. performance dates is available online at https://saudervillage.org/eat/barn-restaurant
Mary’s Fall Festival Committee for use or by calling the Barn Restaurant at 419.445.6408. The Shops at Sauder Village are a
of the kitchen. The Christmas Concert will be 7 p.m. great place to find one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts this holiday season. The Sauder Village
Dec. 14. The Elementary School Christ- Gift Shop and Lauber’s General Store offer a variety of hand-made craft items, wooden
The board commended the first quar- mas program for grades 1-3 will be 6:30- toys, books, jewelry, home décor items and so much more. Unique gifts are also avail-
ter honor roll for the high school and 7:30 p.m., Dec. 15 in the TOMS build- able at Threads of Tradition Quilt Shop as well as the Sauder Store & Outlet located on
middle school; the community, staff and ing. The program for grades 4-6 will be the Sauder Village Complex. With homemade pies, doughnuts, cutout holiday cookies
students for donating 29 units to the 7:30-8:30 p.m.
American Red Cross blood drive (saving
87 lives); Christmas for Kids, donating James can be reached at and cinnamon rolls . . . Sauder Village guests also enjoy finding delicious treats to take
more than $1,000 in cash and 125-plus [email protected] home from the Doughbox Bakery. For those looking to extend their stay, overnight ac-
toys collected and FFA American Degree commodations are available at the Sauder Heritage Inn. Guests feel right at home in
the 98 room Heritage Inn complete with indoor pool and hot tub, game and exercise
room – all adjacent to the “Great Oak Tree”. For more information about Christmas
music at the barn, shopping, or planning a memorable get-away to Sauder Village call
800.590.9755 or visit www.
saudervillage.org, like us on
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Lyons Christmas Parade Greeted By Cold Weather
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•Delta Christmas Parade 5:00 PM •Wauseon City Council 5:00 PM
•Bikes For Kids at Pioneer Hardware 2-4 PM •Archbold School Board 5:00 PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21ST
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Metamora May Ask EYA Pioneer Lions Club
To Help With Festival Present Gift Cards
By: James Pruitt The standing water on the new 5
THE VILLAGE REPORTER acres at the park still needs to be ad- PHOTO PROVIDED
dressed. The drainage tile is insufficient
Participants with the Evergreen Youth at the south end. Need to look over the POSTER WINNERS ... On Monday, December 4th, Pioneer Area Lions Club pre-
Association may be asked to help out contract with Gross Drainage. Ken re- sented gift cards to 6th & 7th grade Peace Poster winners at North Central Schools.
Park-O-Rama this year in Metamora.dis- quested the phone number. Angie will Shown are Samantha Cummins, Ava VanAuken, Lion Jim Gilcher, Paige Oxender,
cussed concerns from for the upcoming get it to him. Kendal Bonney and Kinsley Martin. Lila Reeser was unavailable.
year. The EYA has use of the village’s ball
fields without charge and that policy will Recycle station – The overhead door is Fountain City GIVE WHERE
continue. closed in the fall when inclement weather Christian YOU LIVE
begins. The overhead door keeps being
Council would like to ask the EYA for opened. To resolve the issue a lock will School NHS About 99¢ out of every $1.00
volunteer workers for Park-O-Rama and/ be put on the overhead door and a key Induction donated stays in Williams County
or having the baseball teams sell raffle will be given to recycle station pick up
tickets for Park-O-Rama. The Park-O- person. A sign will be put on door indi- NEW NHS MEMBER ... UNITED WE FIGHT.
Rama meeting is scheduled for Wednes- cating the overhead door is closed and Fountain City Christian UNITED WE WIN.
day, Jan. 17. The village will contact the side door is open. School held its National
EYA and ask for a representative to at- Honor Society induction LIVE UNITED.
tend the meeting. Council approved the third reading of ceremony on Thursday, De-
Ordinance 964, Indigent Defense Contract. cember 7. One young lady, CAMPAIGN PLEDGE CARD - Please fill out completely.
The Land and Buildings Commit- Council approved the third reading of Or- having met the require-
tee completed the 2018 Wish List and dinance 965, increasing the sewer rate by ments for membership, was Name ________________________________________
it has been given to each council mem- 5 percent effective Jan. 1, 2018, with no in- inducted during a ceremo- Address _______________________________________
ber. Council member Justin Kreischer crease in 2019. The vote was 5-1 with Hu- ny with teachers, current City _________ State __________ Zip______________
had a few questions regarding the list. dik dissenting. Justin Kreischer motioned NHS members, and family Email ______________________Total Gift ___________
He questioned the amount of funds re- to approve first reading of Ordinance 966, members present. Pictured Designation____________ m Interested in Volunteering
quested for street repairs. John Pupos hiring Sue Clendenin on Jan. 2, 2018 as is Mackenzie Carlin, junior.
said new holes are forming, so the vil- the Deputy Clerk at $20 per hour. Lands Mail to: United Way, P.O. Box 525, Bryan, OH 43506
lage needs to allocate sufficient funds for and buildings will not meet in December.
yearly street maintenance. Personnel and Finance will meet as normal
Dec. 18.
Kreischer also inquired about the
$20,000 requested for a new truck. Pu- Mayor Wysong thanked everyone who
pos said it is $10,000 allocated last year had volunteered for the holiday parade
with an additional $10,000 this year, this year. Kreischer also re-iterated his
saving for a future purchase. Staff would thanks and appreciation for everyone’s
like to add a backpack blower to the list. help. Next year the village will need a
Pupos found a price of $350 for good one. holiday CD or something to play over the
It would make leaf clean up at the park speakers. Parade attendees consumed 10
faster and easier. gallons of hot chocolate and 170 cookies.
It might be a good idea because it The first council meeting of 2018 will
could be used for more than just leaves. be Wednesday Jan. 3. Second meeting
When the village has a light snow crews is 8 p.m. Jan. 22. Wysong talked to the
could use it for sidewalks to remove the sheriff about the break in and he has no
snow as well, Mayor Wysong said. The new information. Eisel Construction was
Personnel & Finance Committee will re- to begin work on the sewer issue at 235
view the list its next meeting. Garnsey Dec. 6.
The replacement tool list resulting With leaf pick up completed, residents
from the theft at the village machine shop are reminded to bag any remaining leaves
with pricing was sent to the insurance for collection. Council approved a motion
agent Nov. 30. Kreischer said emails are to pay for an iPhone 6 for the mainte-
not being forwarded from the village web- nance department. The fiscal officer went
site. He had several parade entry emails to Verizon and learned as a government
sent via the website that were not deliv- entity Metamora can get an iPhone 6 for
ered. Council asked Fiscal Officer Angie free with no contract. The plan includes
Smith to check into it. 400 voice minutes and unlimited data,
long distance and mobile to mobile. The
John Pupos is going to see if the vil- monthly charge would be around $50.
lage is eligible to use the state’s contract
project management services to get a free James can be reached at
project evaluation. The brush pile at res- [email protected]
ervoir will be removed in January.
To the entire Worthington team,
thank you for your perservance,
teamwork and committment to
Our Philosophy that each of you
put forth that made 2017 a success.
Wishing you and yours
a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year!
Delta, OH
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Fayette FFA Participates In Fulton County Christmas For Cheer
This November, the Fayette FFA of- and interview. The county parli pro con-
ficer team went to Wauseon to help par- test was held at Northwest State Com-
ticipate in this years Christmas Cheer. munity College on the 20th and Fayette
On November 17th, Fulton County held came out on top for both the novice
a free will donation lunch and toy drive and advanced teams. The two teams
to help raise money and toys that would then attended the district contest held
help go to families in need this Christ- at Four County Career Center where
mas season. The officer team stood out the advanced team placed sixth at the
in the cold asking for donations and district level contest. The novice team
bringing notice to the cars driving by of placed second at districts which means
the event. It was great to see all of the they will be attending the state contest
Fulton County FFA chapters come to- held on December 16th. Team members
gether for something like that. for the advanced team included: Cas-
sidy Vanderveer, Grace Eberly, Travis
The Fayette FFA chapter also had a Wagner, Sara Fields, Addisyn Bentley
couple contests that they competed in and Zoee Keiser. Team members for the
this month. On November 16th, Cas- novice team included: Trista Fruchey,
sidy Vanderveer, Caden Colegrove, and Miah Beauregard, Brooke Vanderveer,
Zoee Keiser all participated in the dis- Mia Sanford, Grace Miller, Brayden Her-
trict job interview contest where they man, Tyrese Pearson, Kirsten Carnicom
all worked to the best of their abilities and Bianca Bussing.
to have a professional and neat resume
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 For many years Mr. Greek & WEST UNITY REPORTER) Design a Book Contest in the A new Philco portable record
REPORTER operated a grocery store in M.I.S.S.I.L.E. program.. player has been purchased for
ESTABLISHED 1878 Kunkle and served as post- 30 YEARS AGO the Edon Public Library.
master until his retirement in December 1977 EDON
110 YEARS AGO 1942. Mrs. Richard Warren was COMMERCIAL DECEMBER 1977
December 1897 installed as president of the 40 YEARS AGO
Arthur Rittenour who has 40 YEARS AGO Stryker Garden Club, with Mrs. DECEMBER 1947
been working in Indiana dur- December 1967 Bill Mack as vice-president, and 70 YEARS AGO Two big snowstorms hit the
ing the summer returned home Susan JoHantgen of West Mrs. Walter Buehrer as secre- Tri-State area last week dump-
this week. Unity, a student at Ohio North- tary-treasurer. Interested parents and citi- ing 14 inches of snow on the
Joseph Borton of Morenci ern University, Ada, was named Lauri Kinsman was crowned zens of Edon met in the school- ground closing all area schools
was in town Sunday. to the Dean’s List for the au- Queen of the West Unity Christ- house Thursday to organize a for most of the week.
tumn quarter. mas Parade and Alan Lama was Music Booster’s Club.
100 YEARS AGO crowned King. DECEMBER 1987
December 1907 STRYKER ADVANCE The Stryker Girls Basketball DECEMBER 1957 30 YEARS AGO
Rings Corps No. 262 W.R.C. ESTABLISHED 1884 team opened their season with 60 YEARS AGO
have elected the following offi- a victory over Edgerton. Cindy Bob (Moose) Siebenaler re-
cers for the coming year. Mrs. 100 YEARS AGO Ruffer scored 11 points for the Cub Scouts have been or- ceived Honorable Mention in
Lydia Pettit, president; Mrs. December 1907 winners. ganized in Edon and Kenneth the 1987 United Press Interna-
Alma Bingham, senior vice pres- Miss Christina Alspaugh, Keller has been selected to act tional Division V All-Ohio Foot-
ident; Cecile Warren, treasurer; 93, died on December 10. 20 YEARS AGO as Cub Master, with the Edon ball Team. Bob rushed for over
Mrs. Lucy Heacock, chaplain; Miss Dorthy Hayes was December 1987 Church of Christ as the spon- 10,000 yards this season.
Mrs. Nellie Barrett, conductor; awarded first place in the After the Three score and soring institution.
Mrs. Rose Reader, guard. County Silver Medal Prince of Ten banquet, Mr. and Mrs. Dale DECEMBER 1997
Peace contest. Moyer were awarded as the lon- Mrs. Ramona Luce has been 20 YEARS AGO
90 YEARS AGO gest married couple in atten- appointed as committee mem-
December 1917 90 YEARS AGO dance, 66 years. Mr. Moyer was ber from this area to serve on The Edon Local School
Last Sunday evening at December 1917 also the oldest gentleman pres- the Bryan branch of Bowling Board met in a special ses-
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ar- Stryker High defeated Bryan ent (92) and Mrs. Moyer was the Green State University. sion recently to award the
thur Wohlford, and Mr. Vernon High in the annual Thanksgiv- oldest lady (89). contracts for the construction
Boyer and Miss Jennie Altaffer ing contest by a score of 20 to Eighth graders Kris Belcher DECEMBER 1967 of the new music suite and
were united in marriage by Rev. 6, thereby clinching the cham- of Hilltop and Chad Wieland 50 YEARS AGO additional classrooms.
John Hawk. pionship in this section of the of Stryker won awards for the
Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. state.
J. Wineland, December 15, a FAYETTE OPERA HOUSE - 1911
daughter. 80 YEARS AGO
Morris and Leland Altaffer December 1927
of Toledo are spending the holi- Arthur Schmucker pur-
days with their uncle, W. U. Al- chased the G. D. Kunkle,
taffer and wife. 80 acre farm sold at auction
Wednesday at $84 an acre.
80 YEARS AGO
December 1927 70 YEARS AGO
Ollin Kenyan was born near December 1937
Pioneer about 60 years ago, Mrs. Charles Erickson, 65,
and passed away at Ann Arbor, former Anna Schmidt, died in
Mich., last Thursday. Most of Chicago Thanksgiving Day.
his life was spent in West Unity,
having published the Reporter 60 YEARS AGO
for 20 years. December 1947
Kathryn McCord, was in-
70 YEARS AGO stalled as Worth Matron of
December 1937 O.E.S.
Charles Huard has resigned
his position with the Koeppe 50 YEARS AGO
Motor Sales and is now located December 1957
in Edon, as a Ford dealer. Mr. The committee for the Stryk-
Huard has been connected with er United Fund Drive reports
the Ford agency here for the that the 1957 campaign is a
past 19 years. success. The people of Stryker
community have contributed
50 YEARS AGO more than a thousand dollars
December 1957 over the quota.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at the THE ADVANCE
Kunkle Presbyterian Church REPORTER
for Albert Greek who died Sat- 1976 MERGE
urday afternoon.
(FORMALLY STRYKER ADVANCE
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Church Page
Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “THE LIST” BY: REX STUMP - “THE GOLDEN RULE!”
My List continues to grow. For years it to more and more. As more of my men- to? Do you like it when you are giv-
included just three names: Bob Isenbarg- en false information? Do to others
er, Frank Lilly and Mary Pearson. Seven tors and friends leave earth for heaven, my as you have them do to you.
years ago Mike Elden was added to it. My anticipation of seeing them again grows.
mom was followed by my Uncle Merle on The longer The List grows the greater the
The List in the last few years. This year anticipation. Do you like it when people are im-
Beck’s mom and Jim Newman made The patient with you? Do to others as
List. My List grew longer a couple of weeks Death is not the end. Here’s the truth, you have them do to you.
ago when Chris Barron died after a three in the words of one of my favorite authors
year battle with a rare form of lung cancer. John Eldredge: “One day soon we will Do you like it when people disre-
round a bend in the road and our dreams spect you? Do you like it when peo-
You’ve probably guessed by now that will come true. We really will live happily ple treat you with little value? Do to
The List is the people who have died and ever after. The long years of our exile will others as you have them do to you.
gone Home. But it’s more than that. It’s Do you want to be forgiven for the
the people I’m looking forward to seeing be swept away in the joyful tears of our mistakes you’ve made? Do to others
again and talking with after I graduate arrival home. Every day when we rise, we
to heaven, too. The ones who, when they can tell ourselves, ‘My journey today will as you have them do to you.
hear that I’m coming, will gather at the bring me closer to home; it may be just
door to meet and welcome me Home. See around the bend.’ Do you want to be loved? Do to
them again I will. Each one of them loved others as you have them do to you.
Jesus and depended upon him for life here “All we long for we shall have; all we
and hereafter. They weren’t perfect. Not a long to be we will be. All that has hurt us Do you want to be prayed for? Do
one of them. But then no one is, which is so deeply they will all be swept away. And to others as you have them do to you.
why we need Jesus. then real life begins.” Happily ever after.
The beginning of real life. Doesn’t that Do you want help and compassion
He and he alone is our hope for eter- shown to you? Do to others as you
nity. He and he alone volunteered to take have them do to you.
the death sentence our sins demanded. make your heart beat just a little faster? Do you want to be shown mercy
He and he alone takes his sinless perfec- Doesn’t that increase your anticipation for
tion and declares us justified (“just-as-if- what’s next after this life? But there’s a Do you remember the “Golden (not getting what you deserve)? Do
I’d” never sinned). And he promises that flip side to this “happily ever after” story. Rule?” One person defined it as to others as you have them do to you.
there will be a reunion some day for every- A sobering truth many have not stopped “Whoever has the gold, gets to make Get the idea? So, if you don’t like
one who had a relationship with him. to consider. the rules!” Although that seems true
at times, the “Golden Rule” was said it, why do you do the same to oth-
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, Not everyone lives happily ever after. to come from scripture found in Luke ers? Think about that. Is it time
we want you to know what will happen to Not everyone goes to heaven. Not even 6:31. It was during a time when Je- to change? Is there an adjustment
the believers who have died so you will not “good” people. The promise of a happy sus was describing to his disciples needed? If you are a coach, how do
grieve like people who have no hope. For ending is only for the friends of God. For and a crowd of people the proper way you treat your players? If you are a
since we believe that Jesus died and was Christ-followers. Many people do not want student and you want to be respect-
raised to life again, we also believe that the life that God offers them. Remember,
when Jesus returns, God will bring back God gave us free will. He gave us a choice. to treat one another. Others won’t ed, are you showing your parents,
with him the believers who have died. We seem to forget that in the Garden of give the Bible credit, they just claim teachers, and coaches respect?
Eden it was us who betrayed him, not vice that is have religious connections I believe we are smart enough,
“We tell you this directly from the Lord: versa. It was us who refused to trust that and is the principle of treating oth-
We who are still living when the Lord re- he had our best in mind when he told us ers as one would wish to be treated. and honest to admit that we want to
turns will not meet him ahead of those to stay away from the only tree he forbade Call it what you want, Luke 6:31 and be treated the right way. So, let’s
who have died. For the Lord himself will us to eat from. We doubted. We wondered the following verses are clear! ask God’s Spirit to help us today to
come down from heaven with a command- if he was holding out something awesome treat others in a way that we want
ing shout, with the voice of the archangel, from us. “Do to others as you would have to be treated, in a way that honors
and with the trumpet call of God. First, them do to you. “If you love those God. It only by his help in which we
the believers who have died will rise from We made our choice…and set in motion
their graves. Then, together with them, we a life of breaking God’s commands. Can’t who love you, what credit is that to can do this!
who are still alive and remain on the earth blame Adam and Eve for that, can we? It’s you? Even sinners love those who For more reading, check out
will be caught up in the clouds to meet our story, too. “The kingdom of heaven is love them. And if you do good to Ephesians 5:1, Colossians 3:12-15
the Lord in the air. Then we will be with like a king who prepared a wedding ban- those who are good to you, what and John 13:34-35
the Lord forever. So encourage each other quet for his son. He sent his servants to credit is that to you?
with these words” (1 Thessalonians 4.13- those who had been invited to the banquet Even sinners do that.
18). to tell them to come, but they refused to And if you lend to those
come. Then he sent some more servants from whom you expect
Jesus will come again. Christ-followers and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited repayment, what credit
living and dead will be reunited. Forever. that I have prepared my dinner…Come to
That’s what I find myself looking forward the wedding banquet.’ But they paid no at- is that to you? Even sin-
tention and went off – one to his field, an- ners lend to sinners, ex-
other to his business” (Matthew 22:2-5). pecting to be repaid in
The grand reunion I’m looking to full. But love your en-
have with those on my emies, do good to them,
List awaits. But there will and lend to them with-
be some I’ve loved whom out expecting to get any-
I won’t see there. Not be- thing back. Then your
cause they were bad peo- reward will be great,
ple, but because they re-
fused to accept friendship and you will be children
with God and to follow Je- of the Most High, be-
sus. What is God to do? He cause he is kind to the
offers forgiveness and rec- ungrateful and wicked. CEDARCREEKCHURCH
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come.” They “pay no atten- love is an easy thing to
tion.” One day, God will get do for the most part. Check out any service LIVE online at CedarCreek.tv
their attention…hopefully During Christmas, it’s @CedarCreekTV
before they die and their even easier to love oth-
eternal fate is sealed. But ers, even those we don’t
that day has not come yet. know. But let’s be hon- Bethlehem Christian Union Church
For now, the invitation of est, we are not perfect in
life still stands. how we treat everyone. Invites you to our services: Our services are Bible centered
Jesus commanded us to Sunday School: 9:30 am with an Evangelistic approach,
“I have set before you be like God. (Be merci- Worship Hour: 10:30 am and a call to decision. Gospel
life and death…Now choose ful, just as your Father Sunday Evening: 7:00 pm music is Traditional with a blend
life” (Deuteronomy 30.19). is merciful). God’s Word of Southern Gospel.
There is no greater gift you
can give those you love this
Christmas than to choose clearly reminds us how
life through a relationship God’s Spirit desires to Nursery provided For
with Jesus so that you work through us! Take infant to 2 yrs - am
can be together forever. a moment and evalu- Jr. Church (1) For
Choose life, and begin to ate how you are doing 2-3 year olds - am
make your own List. Talk with this command, and Jr. Church (2) For
with those you’re not sure God’s desire to work 4-12 year olds - am
where they stand with Je- through you.
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Church News (Continued) Salvation Army Part Of
Alvordton United Brethren Church Figy Family Tradition
Hosts Annual Live Nativity Scene
By: Forrest Church tering the church property. Goodie bags
THE VILLAGE REPORTER were issued to children upon entering
the church drive, along with warm sea-
ALVORDTON - Despite cold tem- son greetings.
peratures, warm hearts prevailed last
Saturday and Sunday as congregation The east side of the church hosted a
members from the Alvordton United large manger where congregation mem-
Brethren Church hosted their annual bers dressed as shepherds, wise men,
live nativity. Travelers heading down Mary and Joseph. Visiting children al-
US Route 20 could see the church lo- ready treated with goodie bags were able
cated in downtown Alvordton in Mill to pet live sheep and donkeys while hav-
Creek Township aglow with decorations ing a visualization to the Biblical pas-
and special lighting. Upon nearing the sages sharing the birth of Christ.
property, congregation members warmly
waived at passing vehicles and those en- Forrest can be reached at
[email protected]
BLACK FRIDAY ... Members of Jim & Hazel Figy’s family kicked off the Salvation
Army bell-ringing season by covering all shifts at the Wauseon Wal-Mart on Black
Friday. This is the third year the Figy family has covered all shifts on the day after
Thanksgiving. Shown here left to right: Sean Figy, Ralph Figy, Lauren Figy (all from
western Massachusetts) and Jim Figy.
Library News
December 2017 Adult Programs
At Swanton Public Library
PHOTOS BY FORREST CHURCH, STAFF
Writers’ Group Class fee is by donation, proceeds ben-
WARM GREETERS … Providing a friendly waive to traffic and welcoming visitors Interested in feedback on your writ- efit the library. There will be no class on
last Sunday evening (left to right) included Alan Joughin, Amy Joughin, Lyn Barnd, ing? If so, you’re invited to join the writ- December 28.
Becky VanArsdalen, Deb VanArsdalen and Pastor Dan VanArsdalen. ers’ group led by local freelance writer
ALWAYS A HIT … Visiting children always enjoy the opportunity to pet live animals Nathan Jacobs. The group meets at 7:00 Chair Yoga will be held on Thurs-
at the church’s nativity including Justin & Katelyn Yeupell. pm on the first Thursday of the month; days, December 7, 14, and 21 from 2:00
this month’s meeting is on Thursday, pm to 3:00 pm; this class involves poses
December 7. The writers’ workshop nor- modified to be gentler while sitting or
mally held at the end of each month will standing holding a chair. Class fee is
be on hiatus until January. $5. No class on December 28.
Solstice Celebration: Yoga Flow
Join yoga instructor Aimee Strohbeck Adult Book Club
from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm on Thursday, All readers are invited to Marty Ka-
December 21, for a special ‘winter sol- back’s book discussion at 7:00 pm on
stice celebration’ yoga class. This class Thursday, December 14, to discuss The
is for more experienced yoga practitio- Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson.
ners and is not recommended for be- The next discussion will be at 7:00 pm
ginners. Cost is free, with a suggested on Thursday, January 11, to discuss
$10 donation to the library. Aimee also The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion,
leads three other weekly yoga classes for an “international bestselling romantic
beginners and other skill levels. comedy bursting with warmth, emotion-
al depth, and…humor,” (Entertainment
December Yoga Schedule Weekly). Copies of the book will be avail-
Mixed Level Hatha Yoga will be held able at the front desk on December 14.
on Mondays, December 4, 11, and 18
from 10:15 am to 11:45 am. These ses- Ongoing Programs
sions are slightly more advanced, pro- Knitting/Crocheting group will meet
viding an opportunity to expand partici- Wednesdays, December 13 and 27 at
pants’ skill levels. Class fee is $10 per 6:30 pm. Beginners are always welcome
session. There will be no class on De- to the group. Join the chess group on
cember 25 or January 1, 2018. Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. or Sat-
Beginning/ Hatha 1 Yoga will be of- urday afternoons at 1:00 pm. Players of
fered on Thursdays, December 7, 14, all skill levels are welcomed. The next
and 21 from 10:15 am to 11:45 am. board of library trustees meeting will be
on Monday, December 11, at 7:00 pm;
the public is welcome to attend.
Holiday Cookie Swap
At Edgerton Branch Library
The Edgerton Branch Library would like to invite adults to attend a Holiday
Cookie Swap on Wednesday, December 20 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Attendants need
to bring 1 dozen cookies to exchange with one another. The Edgerton Branch Li-
brary is located at 319 North Michigan Avenue. For more information, please call
Shanea Herman at 419-298-3230.
NATIVITY SCENE … Members of the Alvordton United Brethren Church braved
Pioneer Library To Host Cookie Exchangecold temperatures to welcome visitors to this year’s live nativity.
Blue Christmas Service Set At The Pioneer Branch Library would like to invite adults, ages 16 and older, to
attend a Cookie Exchange on Wednesday, December 20 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. At-
Edon United Methodist Church tendants need to bring 1 dozen cookies to swap with one another, just in time to
celebrate the holidays! The Pioneer Branch Library is located at 106 Baubice Street.
For more information, please call Rose King at 419-737-2833.
Edon United Method- munity Health Profes- Chaplain are working
ist Church and the Com- sionals (CHP) Hospice together this Christ-
mas season to offer a Holiday Hours For
Join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m. “Blue Christmas Ser-
to praise and worship with us! vice” on December 17 at
7:00 PM at Edon United
at the
Williams County Public LibraryMethodist Church. The
Madison Church of God service, designed with
those who have experi- The Williams County Public Library, with branches in Bryan, Edgerton, Edon,
13730 County Road N-65, just West of SR15 enced loss and grief in Pioneer, Stryker and West Unity, will be closed on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday,
the past year, is open to December 23 through December 25 for the Christmas holiday. All branches will
All are welcome and invited. Come as you are. We are casual anyone. close on Monday, January 01 in celebration of the New Year. We wish everyone all
dress. If you are looking for a small, cozy, unpretentious Facing the first holi- the best for the holiday season!
church where you can help make a difference, we might be days after the loss of a
just what you’re looking for! loved one can be very Teen Winter Holiday Party At
Pastor Mike Wilder presiding. difficult. This service is
For more information, call Pastor Mike at 419-485-4112. intended to recognize
the “difference” of this
Swanton Library For Grades 6-12holiday season, while
still focusing on the im-
portance of the season. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to celebrate Christmas and other winter holi-
We hope you will join us days at the library between 4:00 pm and 5:15 pm on Thursday, December 21. We’ll
and please invite your have games, craft supplies, cookies to decorate, and plenty of candy (including
candy canes!) to make into crafts – or eat! Hot chocolate included in honor of the
family and friends to first day of winter. No registration required. Free!
join you for this special For more information, visit the library’s website at http://www.swantonpubli-
event. clibrary.org, or call the library at 419-826-2760. Swanton Library is located at 305
INFORMATION PROVIDED Chestnut Street in Swanton.
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Wauseon & Fayette Schools Pettisville Knocks Off
Make Donation To United Way Edon In BBC Matchup
PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF
PRESENTATION OF CHECK … Friday, November 17, Fayette High School and
Wauseon High School held an OHSAA sponsored Foundation Basketball Game
involving the varsity girls and varsity boys teams from both schools. Revenue gen-
erated from the games allowed the two schools to be able to make a donation
of $1199.00 to the United Way of Fulton County. Pictured making the donation
are Dylan Henricks, Fayette High School Athletic Director, Tante Lovins and Gina
Saaf from the United Way of Fulton County, and Matt Hutchinson, Wauseon High
School Athletic Director. Since 2008, Foundation Games across Ohio have gener-
ated over $500,000 for charitable organizations state-wide.
Edgerton To Retire
Denny Stark’s Uniform
The Edgerton Athletic Department would like to invite everyone to an upcoming ADDITIONAL PHOTOS INSIDE ON PAGE 28
event at the high school. On Saturday, December 16th the Edgerton boys basket-
ball team will be playing host to Crestview. Archbold's Rupp Signs With
Spring Arbor University
In between the jv and varsity games a ceremony will be held in which Edgerton
graduate and former major league baseball player Denny Stark will have his high
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for this special event.
Swanton Bulldogs Rally In
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Fayette Takes Down North Central In Battle Of The Eagles
PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF
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scoring with 13 points and Austin Rotroff chipped December 9th, 2017
in 12 for the Tribe who improved to 2-0 on the
season. Delta 46 Swanton 29
The Panthers jumped out in front 25-10 at half-
Swanton 47 Lake 37 time and gave first year head coach Ron Rouleau
First year Head Coach Joel Visser picked up his his first win with Delta. Delta enjoyed a decided
first win with the Bulldogs in dramatic fashion as advantage at the free throw line as they went
Swanton overcame an 18-point second half defi- 17/20 in the game compared to just 2/5 for the
cit to get the win at Lake. The Flyers opened up Bulldogs. Bowen Green paced the Delta scoring
an 18- point lead in the third quarter but Swan- with 15 points followed by Seth Burres with ten.
ton was able to cut it down to 31-22 as the game Randy Slink and Jared Wilson each scored nine
moved to the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs then points to lead Swanton, who falls to 2-1 on the
mounted a huge rally as they outscored Lake 25-6 season.
in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback.
Randy Slink was the leading scorer for Swanton Pettisville 49 Montpelier 34
with 15 points followed by Jared Wilson who add- Pettisville remained undefeated on the season
ed 13 for the Bulldogs. by forcing Montpelier into 26 turnovers as the
Blackbirds held the lead after each quarter. The
JV Scores: Locomotives shot the ball well hitting 48% of their
Swanton d. Lake 46-39 shots to only 32% for Pettisville, but it was the
Wauseon d. Genoa 52-45 turnovers that led Pettisville to have 23 more shot
December 7th, 2017 attempts than the Locos which proved to be a huge
Montpelier 52 Hilltop 44 factor in the game. Detric Yoder led Pettisville in
Kolden Uribes was the only player in double scoring with 13 points while Graeme Jacoby add-
figures with 27 points as the Locomotives earned ed ten. Montpelier was led by Kolden Uribes with
their first win of the season. Uribes did his dam- 11 points and Jacob Bailey with ten points.
age at the foul line where he connected on 16 free
throws as Montpelier went 17/23 as a team. Mont- Stryker 51 Hilltop 43
pelier outscored Hilltop 11-3 in the first quarter In what a close battle right throughout, the
and 11-6 in the third and those two quarters were Panthers used the foul line late to knock off the
the difference in the game. Hilltop was led in scor- Cadets. Stryker was 13/18 for the game including
ing by Steven Riley, Kohl Collins, and Joel Sauber 8/10 in the fourth quarter to secure the win as
who each had nine points for the Cadets. they took advantage of the Cadets going just 7/16
Archbold 58 Edgerton 33 at the free throw line for the game and shooting
The Bluestreaks used a balanced scoring attack just 32% from the field. Stryker was led in scoring
to pick up the win despite shooting just 42% from by Chase Glock who had 23 points and Kristian
the foul line. Archbold owned a 27-16 lead at half- Grapengeter with 14. Hilltop’s Steven Riley topped
time and then added that lead by outscoring the the Hilltop offense with 23 points of his own and
Bulldogs 17-6 in the third quarter. Archbold was Andrew Denton added ten.
dominant on the glass, outrebounding Edgerton
23-12 on top of forcing 22 turnovers by Edgerton. North Central 61 Edon 60
Elijah Zimmerman led the way for Archbold with Foul shots were plentiful in this one as the
12 points followed by 11 points each from Bryce teams combined for 76 free throw attempts as five
Williams and Rigo Ramos. players fouled out in this game. North Central was
Fayette 62 North Central 15 29/42 at the stripe while Edon went 22/34 as the
It was a dominating effort by the homestanding Eagles squeeked out their first win of the season.
Eagles of Fayette as they led 18-6 after the first Jack Bailey led North Central with 22 points as
quarter and never looked back as they cruised to he went 15/18 at the free throw, including 12/13
the win. Fayette was not only impressive offen- down the stretch in the fourth quarter. Keenan
sively, but they also were outstanding on the de- Livensparger would add 13 points and Levi Wil-
fensive end where they were able to shutout North liams added ten for the Eagles. Edon was paced
Central in the fourth quarter. Trey Keefer led the by Austin Kiess who was 15/16 from the foul line
Fayette scoring with 14 points with both Clay- to help him score 26 points on the night. Travis
ton Pheils and Karssen Scaffner adding 13 points Siebenaler tallied 14 points for the Bombers.
apiece. Cody Tomblin paced the North Central
scoring with five points. Fayette 51 Antwerp 39
Pettisville 72 Edon 32 The Eagles controlled this one from the start,
The Blackbirds improved to 3-0 on the season leading 22-8 at halftime. Fayette benefited from
and 2-0 in the BBC with the convincing win over solid shooting all night as they hit 48% of their
the Bombers. Pettisville shot the ball extremely shots from the field and were 21/28 for 75% from
well as the went 19-34 for 56% from inside the the free throw line. Clayton Pheils pumped in 16
three-point line and 8-19 from beyond it for 42% points for the Eagles followed by 14 points from
for an overall percentage of 51% on the night. Trey Keefer and 12 from Karrsen Schaffner.
Pettisville had a big advantage in turnovers also
committing only 11 while Edon coughed it up 26 Archbold 69 Kalida 41
times. Five Blackbirds were in double figures led The Bluestreaks put three players in double
by Canidate Vickery with 20 points, Logan Ruf- figures as they rolled to a non-league victory to
enacht with 11 and ten points each by Justin improve to 2-1 on the young season. Archbold
Rupp, Sam Rychener, and Graeme Jacoby. was very efficient on the offensive end of the
floor, shooting 56% from the field and turning the
JV Scores: ball over only five times. Bryce Williams led the
Fayette d. North Central 41-23 Bluestreaks attack with 17 points while Kaiden
Bedsole added 15 and Rigo Ramos tallied 14.
Hilltop d. Montpelier 40-19
Archbold d. Edgerton 75-19 Other Scores:
Wauseon d. Fairview 60-20
Pettisville d. Edon 54-18 Otsego d. Evergreen 56-51
December 8th, 2017
Bryan d. Holgate 62-28
Swanton 40 Evergreen 39
After rallying from an 18-point deficit to beat JV Scores:
Lake in their season opener, Swanton used a late North Central d. Edon 39-20
rally to pick up this win over Evergreen. The Vi-
kings had the lead 32-25 entering the final quar- Fayette d. Antwerp 23-16
Archbold d. Kalida 59-16
Swanton d. Delta 29-28
Stryker d. Hilltop 26-11
Pettisville d. Montpelier 43-11
Wauseon d. Fairview 43-28
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Archbold Earns First Win Of The Season Defeating Edgerton 58-33
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Delta Panthers Cruise Past Swanton 46-29
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Swanton Bulldogs Rally In The Fourth Quarter To Beat The Evergreen Vikings
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GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Jaelyn Lyons pumped in a game attempted to come back. the charity stripe for the Lady Bomb-
BASKETBALL high 23 points to lead the Lady Locos Other Scores: ers while the Lady Eagles finished the
to the BBC win. Montpelier was able to night 8/15 from the free throw line.
December 5th, 2017 limit their turnovers as they commit- North Central d. Fayette 52-31
Varsity ted only 14 in the game and were red Pettisville d. Edon 44-33 Archbold 57 Edgerton 26
hot shooting the ball as they hit 27/48 JV Scores: Archbold’s defense forced 24 turn-
Wauseon 46 Edgerton 41 shots from the field for 56%. Also in Delta d. Ayersville 33-20 overs by Edgerton which led to numer-
Rylee Campbell tallied 14 points double figures were Trinity Nichols and ous fast break opportunities for the
and Sydney Zirkle added 10 points to Rebekah Carr with ten points each for Archbold d. Fairview 33-20 Lady Bluestreaks as they rolled by the
go along with six rebounds as the Lady Montpelier. Emmi Ryan and Sara Bar- Montpelier d. Hilltop 15-9 (game was Lady Bulldogs to improve their record
Indians picked up their first win of the num led Hilltop with five points each to 4-0 on the season. The turnovers
season. Wauseon was able to hang as the Lady Cadets have been forced to only 2 quarters) combined with a very efficient perfor-
on for the win despite going 10-17 at use a lot of younger players at the var- mance offensively helped Archbold to
the foul line, but five of their ten suc- sity level due to injuries. December 8th, 2017 a 24-6 lead after the first half. Three
cessful attempts at the foul line came Archbold players would reach double
in the fourth quarter to put the game Stryker 67 Tinora 25 Montpelier 51 Pettisville 45 figures in the scoring column led by
away. The Lady Bulldogs were led by The Lady Panthers were in control Morgan Leppelmeier poured in 22 Emie Peterson with 16 points, Andi Pe-
Ally Cape who had 13 points and Cloey throughout the game leading 41-9 points, 11 of them coming in the fourth terson with 10, and Kamryn Hostetler
Whitman with ten. at halftime as they had three play- quarter, for the Lady Blackbirds but it also adding 10 points. Lily Krieger led
ers reach double figure scoring in the wasn’t enough as Montpelier was able the Archbold rebounding by pulling
Tinora 56 Hilltop 22 game. Haley Doehrmann led the way to hand Pettisville their first league down 10 on the night. Edgerton was
The Lady Cadets were plagued by with 19 points, Brittney Haines added loss. Montpelier took an 18-16 lead af- paced in scoring by Emma Siebenaler
cold shooting and turnovers as they fell 17, and Emma Grime chipped in 16 to ter the first quarter and built that into and Bree Hug with eight points each.
to 0-4 on the season. Hilltop was just help Stryker improve their record to a 27-21 lead at halftime. Pettisville was
6-41 for just 15% from the field and 4-0. Haines scored 11 of her 17 points hurt at the foul line where they went Other Scores:
committed 27 turnovers as Tinora built in the first quarter when Stryker to just 8/20 in the game including 1/6 in Evergreen d. Swanton 51-49
a 26-10 halftime lead and never looked command of the game leading 21-3 af- the final quarter when they were try-
back. Hilltop was led in scoring by Kodi ter the first stanza. ing to rally. Montpelier finished the JV Scores:
Brenner with seven points. game 8/15 from the line with all their Montpelier d. Pettisville 20-17
Archbold 61 Fairview 47 free throw attempts coming in the final Edon d. North Central 14-13
Other Scores: The third quarter proved to be the stanza. Rebekah Carr had 15 points
Swanton d. Fayette 61-22 difference with the Lady Bluestreaks and Hanna Bumb added 13 to help Archbold d. Edgerton 37-29
outscoring Fairview 19-8 to take a 51- lead Montpelier to the win.
JV Scores: 33 lead into the fourth quarter. Arch- December 9th, 2017
Tinora d. Hilltop 33-16 bold struggled shooting the ball at Stryker 66 Hilltop 15
Swanton d. Fayette 34-12 times which allowed the Lady Apaches It was a tough night for the under- Delta 59 Genoa 40
Edgerton d. Wauseon 27-24 to keep the game close as the Arch- manned Lady Cadets as Stryker domi- The Lady Panthers moved to 5-0
bold lead was only 32-25 at halftime. nated from the start leading 14-2 after on the season behind a big game from
December 6th, 2017 Balanced scoring was the again the the first quarter and stretching that to Maddie Mattimore as she put up 30
Varsity strength for Archbold with Emie Pe- 35-2 at halftime. The Lady Cadets were points to go along with eight rebounds
tersen hitting for 14 points, Lily Krieger forced into 33 turnovers by Stryker and seven steals. Delta was down 29-
Delta 58 Ayersville 25 had 12, and Kamryn Hostetler added which added to their troubles. Emma 28 at halftime but outscored Genoa
Delta improved their record to 4-0 ten points. Archbold forced Fairview Grime was the Lady Panthers leading 31-11 in the second half to win going
on the season with a convincing win to commit 21 turnovers as opposed to scorer with 20 points hitting four three- away. The Lady Panthers were able to
over the Ayersville Lady Pilots. The only eight turnovers of their own which pointers, followed by Haley Doehrmann combat their cold shooting from the
Lady Panthers took advantage of 21 Ay- helped make up for the cold shooting at with 17, and Courtney Stewart with 12. field by having a 45-32 rebounding ad-
ersville turnovers and converted them times by the Lady Streaks. The Hilltop offense was led by Morgan vantage and also by forcing 22 Lady
into 20 points to help them pull away in Norden with 8 points. Comet turnovers that they turned into
the game which they led 12-6 after the Wayne Trace 61 Bryan 50 20 points. Abby Freeman also was in
first quarter. Maddie Mattimore paced Wayne Trace held a 43-38 lead over Edon 41 North Central 33 double figures in scoring for Delta with
the Delta scoring with 18 points, which the Lady Golden Bears going to the Arianna Howard and Claire Rad- 16 points.
included 3-9 from three-point range, fourth quarter and were able to add to abaugh chipped in ten points each
followed by Abby Freeman with 12. their lead and knock off Bryan in this as Edon rallied to beat North Central, Other Scores:
non-league matchup. Kennedy Lam- outscoring the Lady Eagles 27-15 in Antwerp d. Fayette 49-34
Montpelier 67 Hilltop 19 berson led the Bryan scoring with 17 the second half. After leading 18-14 at
points on the night, including two three the half, North Central found the scor- JV Scores:
pointers in the fourth quarter as Bryan ing difficult from that point on as Edon Swanton d. Evergreen 33-21
rallied, helped by a 18/32 night from
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Swanton Lady Bulldogs Win Big Over Fayette Lady Eagles
PHOTOS BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF
Montpelier Lady Locos Win On The Road At Hilltop
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PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF BOYS JR HIGH Wauseon d. Tinora 22-
BASKETBALL 15
DECEMBER 4TH 8th Grade:
Wauseon d. Tinora
7th Grade:
Wauseon d. Napoleon 36-13
North Central d. Fayette
24-16
Pettisville d. Edon 35-31 31-25
Edon d. Pettisville 12-7
Hilltop d. Montpelier
33-23 December 5th,
2017
Fayette 24 d. North
Central 21
8th Grade: 7th Grade:
Wauseon d. Napoleon Stryker d. Archbold
30-18 19-17
North Central d. Fayette Wauseon d. Pettisville
38-34 27-18
Hilltop d. Montpelier 8th Grade:
Wauseon d. Pettisville
32-20
22-9
December 5th Archbold d. Stryker 37-9
7th Grade: December 7th
Wauseon d. Pettisville
7th Grade:
33-17 Montpelier d. Hilltop
Evergreen d. Montpelier
25-15
49-35 Hicksville d. Stryker
8th Grade:
Wauseon d. Pettisville 23-8
Wauseon d. Bryan 35-7
55-11
Evergreen d. Montpelier 8th Grade:
Montpelier d. Hilltop
48-23
24-23
December 7th Hicksville d. Stryker
7th Grade: 28-6
Bryan d. Wauseon 30-26 Wauseon d. Bryan 21-18
8th Grade: December 9th
Wauseon d. Bryan 38-15
7th Grade:
December 9th North Central d. Edon
7th Grade: 24-16
Pettisville d. Montpelier Hilltop d. Stryker 22-18
Montpelier d. Pettisville
36-14
22-15
GIRLS JR HIGH 8th Grade:
BASKETBALL Montpelier d. Pettisville
December 4th 27-16
Edon d. North Central
7th Grade:
35-25
Hilltop d. Stryker 34-16
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Evergreen Lady Vikings Win Boys Varsity
A Nail Biter Over Swanton Swimming & Diving
December 5th, 2017
Bryan 133 Ayersville 27
Jeremy Durdel and Will Jackson each came
home with two first place finishes in individual
events as Bryan dominated Ayersville in the Gold-
en Bears home pool. Durdel took the top spot in
the 200 Yard Freestyle with a time of 2:04.60 to go
along with first place finish in the 500 Yard Free-
style in a time of 5:41.17. Jackson’s first place fin-
ishes came in the 100 Yard Freestyle (52.98) and
the 50 Yard Freestyle (23.98) along with that they
were both part of winning relay teams in the 200
Yard Freestyle Relay and the 200 Yard Medley Re-
lay. The Bryan relay teams were able to place first
in all of their events.
December 7th, 2017
PHOTOS BY BILL O'CONNELL, STAFF Wauseon 144 Toledo St. John’s 110
The Indians had multiple winner in both in-
dividual and relay events as they picked up the
win at home over the Titans. Nicholas Dilworth
was a winner in the 500 Yard Freestyle 200 Yard
Freestyle while Ryan Scherer came home first in
both the 100 Yard Freestyle and the 200 Yard
IM. Wauseon captured the top three spots in the
50-yard freestyle with Branden Arrendondo, Mac
Warncke, and Lukas Dominique finishing in that
order. Tony Schweinhagen was first in 1 Meter
Diving with a total of 239.60 points.
Girls Varsity
Swimming & Diving
December 5th, 2017
Bryan 148 Ayersville 21
Izzy Rigg was first in the 200 Yard Freestyle
(2:11.95) and 100 Yard Backstroke (1:09.20) as
the Lady Golden Bears controlled this dual meet
versus Ayersville. Hannah Wynne picked up wins
in the 200 Yard IM (2:32.29) and the 100 Yard
Butterfly (1:07.13) and Meggie Voight was a win-
ner in the 100 Yard Freestyle (56.75) and the 50
Yard Freestyle (25.39). In addition to winning all
the relay events, Bryan also took the top three
spots in 1-Meter Diving led by Taylor Peters with a
total of 231.50 points.
December 7th, 2017
Wauseon 135 Notre Dame 119
Brooke Schuette was victorious in two events,
first in the 200 Yard Freestyle where she edged
out fellow Lady Indian McKenzie Darnell and then
again in the 100 Yard Backstroke. Sydney Dar-
nell picked up wins in the 100 Yard Butterfly and
200 Yard IM with Mckenzie Darnell swimming to
the win in the 100 Yard Freestyle. The Lady In-
dians relay teams were dominant also with first
place finishes in the 200 Yard Medley, 200 Yard
Freestyle, and the 400 Yard Freestyle. In diving,
Wauseon was led by a second place finish by Ken-
nedy Nation.
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Arcadia Invitational
The Montpelier Locomotive wrestlers placed 6th
at the Arcadia Invitational with one wrestler tak-
ing the top spot in his weight class. Senior Austin
Grubb took home 1st place at 160 pounds by defeat-
ing Nate Staley of North Baltimore. At 126 pounds,
Ashton Varney won third place by defeating Wyatt
Lucas of Arcadia 5-4. Also with a third-place finish
for Montpelier was Noah Conklin in the 285-pound
weight class as he defeated Jacob Graham of Wayne
Trace by fall. Daniel Belknap and Brayden Custer
each secured sixth place finishes in the 113 and
138-pound divisions respectively.
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Wrestling Duals with Edgerton ,Archbold, and Bry-
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with a limited roster, they opened the day falling
to Archbold 57-12. In their next match, they lost to
the host Tinora Rams 72-6. They fell to Edgerton in
their third match of the day 51-18 before earning a
draw, 30-30 against Paulding to wrap up the day.
For Archbold, after opening with a win over Bryan
they then defeated Paulding 42-28, lost to Edgerton
35-30, and then lost to Tinora 42-15.
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Pettisville Knocks Off Edon Lady Bombers In BBC Matchup
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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK BASKETBALL (BOYS) (Dec 21) Archbold @ Pettisville
(Dec 15) Wauseon @ Delta (Dec 21-22) Edgerton/Edon @ Route 49
HOLDEN URIBES MADDIE MATTIMORE (Dec 16) Archbold @ Holgate
MONTPELIER HIGH SCHOOL DELTA HIGH SCHOOL (Dec 16) Ayersville @ Evergreen Classic (Antwerp)
(Dec 16) Bryan @ Defiance
The male Athlete of the Week is The female Athlete of the Week (Dec 16) Crestview @ Edgerton BOWLING
Kolden Uribes of Montpelier High is Maddie Mattimore of Delta High (Dec 16) Edon @ Liberty Center (Dec 15) Evergreen @ Delta
School. In the Locos matchup with School. Maddie went for 30 points, (Dec 16) Hicksville @ Stryker (Dec 15) Liberty Center @ Bryan
the Hilltop Cadets on December eight rebounds, and seven steals (Dec 16) North Central @ Swanton (Dec 15) Patrick Henry @ Wauseon
7th, Kolden scored 27 points and in a 59-40 win over Genoa on De- (Dec 16) Wauseon @ Bryan Bears
made 16 free throws to lead Mont- cember 9th to keep the Lady Pan- (Dec 16) Otsego @ Delta
pelier to a 52-44 win over the Ca- thers undefeated on the season (Dec 16) Wauseon @ Delta Tournament
dets. (Dec 19) Edgerton @ Swanton (Dec 18) Evergreen @ Patrick Henry
(Dec 19) Edon @ Hicksville
(Dec 19) Hilltop @ Pettisville (Dec 18) Swanton @ Bryan
(Dec 19) Montpelier @ Fayette (Dec 18) Wauseon @ Delta
(Dec 19) Stryker @ North Central
(Dec 19) Wauseon @ Anthony Wayne SWIM & DIVE
(Dec 21) Fairview @ North Central (Dec 16) Ayersville/Wauseon @ Defi-
(Dec 21) Montpelier @ Hamilton
(Dec 21) Morenci @ Fayette ance
(Dec 19) Bath/Van Wert @ Bryan
BASKETBALL (GIRLS)
((Dec 15) Evergreen @ Archbold (Dec 21) Wauseon @ Napoleon
(Dec 15) Fayette @ Montpelier
(Dec 15) North Central @ Stryker WRESTLING
(Dec 15-16) Archbold/Swanton/
(Dec 15) Pettisville @ Hilltop Wauseon @ Frickers Duals (Defiance)
(Dec 16) Bryan @ Defiance (Dec 16) Bryan/Montpelier @ Edgerton
(Dec 16) Edgerton @ Pettisville
(Dec 18) Hicksville @ Stryker Invitational
(Dec 18) Montpelier @ Paulding (Dec 16) Evergreen @ St. Josepth
(Dec 18) Swanton @ Rossford
(Dec 19) Archbold @ Continental Catholic High School
(Dec 19) Ayersville @ Wauseon (Dec 19) Edgerton @ Fairview/Hicks-
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Stryker’s Haley Doehrmann
Eclipses 1,000 Point Milestone
By: Nate Calvin
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
The Stryker Lady Panthers are off to a great start this as they stand at
5-0 on top of the BBC. Coming off an appearance in the District Finals a
year ago where they lost to Hicksville, and many players returning, the
expectations going into the season were high. Part of their success can be
attributed to the play of senior post player Haley Doehrmann. She
entered the 2017-18 season needing only 42 points to reach
1,000 points in her Stryker career. Doehrmann, who had
two siblings also play basketball, tallied 37 points thru
Stryker’s first two games of the season putting her
just five away from the mark as the Lady Panthers
traveled to Montpelier on November 30th. Early
in the second quarter of that game, Doehrmann
hit a jumper from the top of the key to pass the
1,000 point mark and help Stryker to a 44-33
win over the Lady Locomotives to remain per-
fect on the season.
What a lot of people aren’t aware of is Haley
is a very accomplished barrel rider also. “It’s
a lot of work to balance everything” she said.
“I play AAU basketball in the spring, do the
equestrian in the summer, and then in the fall
I play volleyball and I’m also a member of an
equestrian team. In the winter everything else
shuts down for basketball season”, Doehrmann
added. Reaching the milestone is something see
has seen others before her accomplish. “I was a
manager when I was little, and I grew up around the
game and watching others reach their goals.” When
asked what advice she had for young kids watching her
the advice was simple. “Just work hard to accomplish your
dreams, nothing is going to happen without hard work”.
Head coach Steve Brown commented on how Haley’s
growth as a player has helped the team. “She understands
what she needs to do for the team. She can play all five po-
sitions on the courts, but we need her in the post. Her re-
bounding has really improved but that’s just an example
how she does what makes the team better”, he added.
Brown also commented on the quality of the kids in the
program in the past and in the present makes his job
fun. “I love coming to practice” he said. “We’ve really
been blessed with quality kids on and off the court
here.” It’s safe to say with Doehrmann’s leadership
that the Lady Panthers will be a force to be reck-
oned with at tournament time in late February.
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“Sprow Strong”, Black & Blue Basketball Game Provides For Legacy
By: Angi Campos also provide small scholarships to 6th grade camp, as PHOTOS BY ANGI CAMPOS, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Cory was once a 6th grade teacher.
On December 26, 2012, the lives of a family were They also have a backpack program, “Coach Cory’s
forever changed, as well as two school districts that Backpack Buddies”, that is much like other food back-
were touched by a single person. That person was Cory pack programs in the surrounding districts, that was
Sprow. Cory played football, baseball, and of course started by a former student, and continues to grow
basketball for Edon and was a member of the Class of with support from the community.
1993. He went on to Bowling Green State University
where he received his Bachelor’s degree in elementary In Edon, they help support the Robin Spangler Me-
education in 1998. That same year, he was hired by morial Scholarship.
the Pike-Delta-York school district as a teacher. As the
years went by, he coached basketball, baseball and The “Black & Blue” game, which is well attended
also co-coached the golf team. At the time of his pass- and supported by both communities, alternates each
ing, he was the elementary principal. year, with this year being held at Edon.
Cory’s short life ended tragically as he succumbed Cory’s family members, including his Arizona-res-
to injuries sustained in an auto accident on December ident brother, all come back to Edon to support the
26, 2012, sadly leaving behind his wife Tammy and game and also, Cory’s wife and daughters.
their two young daughters, Kendall and Ally.
Family is important; a family’s legacy is priceless.
However, one family’s tragedy has brought a leg-
acy to two school districts; Edon and Delta. 5 years Angi Campos may be reached at
ago, what started out as a friendly basketball game [email protected]
between his teammates, including alumni of Edon
and the students who were coached by Cory at Delta,
has now grown into the “Black & Blue” game. To date,
the funds raised by the game, 50/50 raffle and t-shirt
sales have gone on to support programs at both school
districts.
In Delta, the funds that are raised go on to support
teachers in providing classroom items that are in need.
“A lot of people do scholarships...but that wasn’t
where my heart was feeling,”explains wife Tammy
Sprow. “He being a teacher, what I thought about was,
I can give $1000 to a student going to college and it
may pay for their books. But what if I give $1000 to a
teacher and how many kids can THEY impact by it.”
They have given away $3000-$4000 to teachers
with the “mini grants” each year over the past few
years. With the grants, they have put cameras in the
classrooms, purchased iPads and art displays. They
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BOYS BOWLING Wauseon 2320 December 8th, 2017
December 4th, 2017 Liberty Center 2317
The Tigers held a 1778-1746 lead after the first Swanton 1766 Evergreen 1559
Bryan 2502 Wauseon 2238 two games but Wauseon cam back to win the Baker The Lady Bulldogs made their lead after two
The Indians put together their best score of the Games 574-539 to win the match by only three pins. games hold up as they beat the Lady Vikings. Amy
season to this point, but Bryan matched that with Chance Buehrer bounced back for a 160 in the first Lawson led the way with a 336 series followed by
their best score of the young season also as they im- game to fire a 220 in game two to give him a 383 Gabriel Mosher a 294, Deanna Eisel a 293, and Ky-
proved to 3-0 in the league. Tyce Ogden rolled a 437 series to lead the Tribe. Brady Blaylock was close lie Ulch with a 253. Emily Bissonette led the Ever-
series, including a 236 in game two, to lead Bryan behind with a 369, Jadon Meeker had a 351, Logan green charge with a 302, Hanna Miller rolled a 263,
to the win. Kyle Shaffer was next with a 431 and Blackman a 341, and Kenyon Lovins a 302 to help Kelsey Niles had a 258, and Hannah Abram scored
Noah Bany added a 419 for the Bears. Brady Blay- the Indians even their record at 2-2. a 216.
lock topped Wauseon with a 411 series, followed by
Chance Buehrer with a 385, Kenyon Lovins a 355 Bryan 2613 Patrick Henry 2367 Tinora 1824 Delta 1751
and a 297 by Jadon Meeker. Wauseon won the Baker The Golden Bears put together games of 1022 and Alli Hite rolled a 341 series for the Lady Panthers,
Games 554-544 but it wasn’t enough to overcome the 1136 as they cruised past the Patriots to remain un- but it wasn’t enough as the Delta bowlers came up
lead Bryan had built in the first two games. beaten on the year. Tycen Ogden with a 505 series, short in this one. Payton Gladieux added a 285, Al-
led the way for Bryan, as the Golden Bears now have exa Tenney a 236, Courtney Riches had a 189, and
December 8th, 2017 four bowlers with 200 average or better after this the team of Shelby Taft and Echo Sniegowski com-
match. Kyle Shaffer added a 455, Noah Bany a 421, bined for a 251.
Swanton 1909 Evergreen 1707 Cory Hemenway a 435, and Austin Brandeberry had
The Bulldogs used a 453-373 advantage in the a 342 to round out the scoring for Bryan. Wauseon 2187
Baker Games to add to their lead after the first two Liberty Center 2098
games as they knocked off the Vikings. Aaron Fitch GIRLS VARSITY The Lady Indians held a slim lead after the first
had the high series for Swanton with a 332 followed BOWLING two games, but they pulled away by taking the Bak-
by David Patch with a 323, Chris Crayton a 319, and er Games 557-493. Jenna Simon had the high score
a 246 by Derek Floyd. Evergreen’s Cade Johnson December 4th, 2017 for Wauseon with a 370 and Mackayla Kearney was
had the high series of the night for either team as he close behind with a 369. Jessie French had a 313,
rolled a 367. Also contributing for the Vikings was CJ Bryan 2292 Wauseon 2086 Jazlynn Johnson a 309, and Kama Brackman a 269
Langenderfer with a 313, Trevor Ries a 247, and Eric Danika Hickey was the top bowler of the match to complete the scoring for the Lady Indians.
Butts with a 178 series. as she fired a 501 series to lead the Golden Bears
who led 934-750 after game one and steadily added Bryan 2086 Patrick Henry 1945
Delta 1770 Tinora 1676 to their advantage for the remainder of the match. Emma Meade had a 223 in game two, giving her
Despite dropping the Baker Games 479-409, the Kendra Klinger was next for Bryan with a 365, Emma a 363 series as she helped the Lady Golden Bears
Panthers were able to hold on for the win over Tinora. Meade had a 328, Madison Foth rolled a 301, and improve their record to 4-0. Madison Foth had a 356
Blake Brauer rolled a 339 series to lead the Panters Jade Easley rounded out the scoring with a 285. The followed by Gabi Bany with a 327, Kendra Klinger a
with Cory Waugh adding a 278, Cole Riches with a Lady Indians were paced by Mackayla Kearney with 261, and Jade Easley rolled a 254. Bryan trailed the
257, Walter Sniegowski a 249, and Will McQueen a 385, Kama Brackman a 321, Jenna Simon with a Lady Patriots 713-703 after game one before win-
with a 238. 320, Jessie French a 296, and Jazlynn Johnson had ning game two 858-795 and the Baker Games 525-
a 269. 437.
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EVERGREEN VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL ... John Machacek, Josh Dowling, Chandler Lumbrezer, Mason Loeffler, Nick Beemer, Nate Brighton, Bryce Hudik, Jack
Etue, Mason Hendricks, Zach Lumbrezer. Missing Colt Roesti.
EVERGREEN JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL ... Adam Baumgartner, Garrett Betz, Brian EVERGREEN FRESHMEN BOYS’ BASKETBALL ... Ayden DeGroff, Dylan Hicker-
Fritsch, Conner Bartschy, CJ Hauk, Austin Lumbrezer. Missing: Colt Roesti. son, Jacob Fuller, David Fuller, Austin Lumbrezer, Jacob Riggs. Missing: Jadine
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SWANTON BOYS’ VARSITY BASKETBALL … (Front) Brett Bettinger, Hunter Mix, Carter Swank, Dylan Gilsdorf, Jared Wilson, Josh Vance, (Back) Coach Michalkiewicz,
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SWANTON BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ BOWLING ... (Front) Gabriell Sieja, Amy Lawson, Hannah Patch, Gaberelle Mosher, Deanna Eisel, Kylie Ulch, Trinity Proehl, Rachel Lee,
(Middle) Michael Lawniczak, Derek Floyd, Aaron Futch, Devon Crouse, Dominic Zapone, (Back) Head Coach Nick Staler, Alex Hicks, David Patch, Fred Blankenship,
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2017
WINTERHOME IMPROVEMENT
&CAR CARE
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WINTER CAR CARE
Protect Your Vehicle From Ice & Damage Signs Rotors May Need To Be Replaced
Winter can be an unforgiving season. DO NOT DAMAGE YOUR CAR ... Scrapers The braking system of most vehicles HAVE THEM CHECKED ... When your
Freezing temperatures coupled with snow should only be used on windows and not consists of brake pads, calipers and metal brakes do not feel right is the right time to
and ice can take its toll on people who live on the body of the car. discs called rotors that work to slow down take your car to a qualified mechanic.
in climates where cold weather is a fact of takenly believe that salt stops being a prob- a vehicle. When the vehicle needs to stop, if a lathe can be used to shave off a little of
winter life. lem once it dries simply because moisture the calipers squeeze the brake pads against the rotors and get a few more miles out of
is the active ingredient for a corrosive reac- the spinning rotors. Because a lot of fric- them. Otherwise, to ensure safe, adequate
While winter can test people’s patience, tion. But humidity in the air is enough to tion is generated, rotors, like brake pads, braking, rotors will need to be replaced
it also can be harsh on cars and trucks. Un- keep the salt eating away at the car’s paint, need to be replaced periodically. However, anywhere from 30,000 to 70,000 miles de-
derstanding what components of a vehicle and that can contribute to rust. Be sure to drivers may not know when these compo- pending on the type of brake pads and mo-
can be compromised by dropping tempera- rinse off the undercarriage of the vehicle as nents need to be changed or if other ser- torists’ driving style.
tures and snowy roads can help drivers take well. vices can be done to prolong the life of the
action to safeguard their automotive invest- rotors a little longer.
ments. • Have your tires’ alignment checked
toward the end of winter or early spring. The first step is to inspect the brak-
Drivers should take their vehicles for A season of traveling over pothole-ridden ing system. A healthy brake rotor will be
a tune-up and inspection before wintry roads or hitting curbs buried under snow smooth and have an uninterrupted sur-
weather arrives. A mechanic will examine drifts can affect the alignment. Get every- face that is free of dust, grooves and grit,
the car battery and check antifreeze levels thing back on track. Similarly, inspect tires advises automotive retailer CarsDirect. If
and make sure that the thermostat, defrost- routinely, as weather changes can affect tire brake pads have caused grooves to form,
er, brakes, and even wiper blades are work- pressure and strength. the pads or the rotors may need to be re-
ing effectively. Have the tires inspected for placed.
adequate tread, which can make navigating • Use a soft snow brush or a foam brush
roads safer. If the treads are worn, replace to clear snow off of the car. Avoid hard plas- Another tactic is to listen for brake
the tires. tic scrapers you might use on your wind- noise when driving. Mechanics state that
shield, as they can scratch painted surfaces. noise is commonly associated with bad
In addition to visiting their mechanics, brake rotors. If the rotors produce squeal-
drivers can perform some inspections and • Try to park the vehicle in a garage or ing or squeaking noises or even scraping
fixes themselves. under a car port, each of which can protect noises while braking, they may need to be
cars and trucks from the often harsh ele- replaced.
• Check that all of the vehicle’s lights ments of winter.
are operational so your car can be easily Warped rotors also may produce vibra-
seen during inclement weather. Exchange tions that can be felt when the brakes are
your existing windshield washer fluid with applied. A pulsing or rough feeling can
one that will not freeze in cold conditions. vibrate through the entire chassis, says
Check the nozzles on the windshield-washer YourMechanic, a vehicle repair and advice
system routinely and clear out any block- website.
ages of ice or debris. While addressing wind-
shield washer fluid, also replace worn out Speak with a qualified mechanic to see
windshield wiper blades with ones that can
withstand snow and icy weather. Why Clean Air Filters Are Important
• A new coating of wax can serve as a Vehicle owners likely ute, drivers can take steps to get enough clean air into
shield against road salt, snow, sleet, and know to check fluid lev- to keep filters clean and the chamber to complete
rain. Try a polymer wax to protect the paint. els and get their cars’ oil functioning at peak perfor- the combustion cycle.
Whenever possible, rinse off salt and grime changed, but despite be- mance.
so it does not dry on the car and gradually ing a relatively inexpensive • Enjoy more power. A
wear away at the paint. Some drivers mis- part, air filters often go • Improve fuel efficien- filter that is saturated with
overlooked. cy. Clogged air filters re- dirt will restrict air flow.
Create A Vehicle Preparedness Kit duce air flow to engines, In such instances, drivers
Breaking down while your vehicle breaks down. coming traffic that your ve- Air filters have an im- resulting in an improper may notice a lack of power
driving can be unnerving, Therefore, keep some high- hicle is on the side of the portant job in a vehicle, ratio of air to fuel. As a re- during acceleration.
potentially delaying trips calorie energy or protein road. prolonging the life span of sult, spark plugs can be
and stranding motorists bars, or other portable engines and helping cars negatively affected and the • Reduce vehicle emis-
and their passengers for foods with a long shelf • Waterproof flashlight: run more smoothly and ef- engine may idle roughly or sions. Environmental con-
lengthy periods of time. lives, in your vehicle at all A flashlight is handy for ficiently. misfire. These scenarios cerns are a priority for
However, for those with times. making repairs at night can greatly affect fuel ef- many people. By keeping
well-equipped emergency or signalling traffic in the Vehicle combustion en- ficiency as well as cause the engine working prop-
preparedness kits in their • Water: Popular Me- dark. gines operate with a mix- engine deposits from rich erly, with the advantage
vehicles’ trunks, break- chanics says a person ture of fuel and air. With- fuel. of clean, unobstructed air
downs can be much easier needs roughly a gallon per • Foam tire sealant: out oxygen, gasoline or entering the chamber, a
to manage. day to stay hydrated. If Tire sealant can be used diesel fuels cannot burn • Reduce stress on the vehicle may produce lower
that’s too much to pack, to quickly repair flat tires properly and power the en- engine. Because of the emissions.
Even though new ve- bring empty water bottles until they can be assessed gine. The air filter’s job is air-to-fuel mix in engines,
hicles are loaded with ad- and purification tablets. or changed at a mechanic’s to prevent dirt, dust and even a mixture that is
vanced technology, drivers Otherwise, stock up on shop or dealership. other debris from being slightly off balance can af-
are no less likely to avoid bottled water. sucked into an engine. fect what is going on under
breakdowns. In fact, road- • Tire jack: You may the hood. That means the
side calls for stranded vehi- • Weather supplies: You need to change a tire on Rather than ignoring air engine must work harder
cles are on the rise. A study never know which way the the spot. filters until the last min-
by the American Automo- weather will turn. A blan-
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Routine Auto Service Is Very Patrol Offers Tips & Warnings
Important For Your Car About Driving In Winter Weather
Given the turbulent economic news, TRUSTWORTHY ... An honest, trustworthy STAY SAFE ... The Ohio State Highway Patrol offers suggestions to keep motorist safe
consumers are tightening their belts and mechanic may be you and your car’s best during winter travels.
cutting back on spending. Delaying or ig- friend.
noring routine automotive service is no ex- to your own and modern equipment in the DEFIANCE – Winter weather can lead to the road as possible, call #677 for assis-
ception, but a bad decision, according to service bays. dangerous driving conditions. The Defiance tance and remain in the vehicle until help
the experts at the non-profit National In- Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol urges arrives,” explained Lt. Bob Ashenfelter
stitute for Automotive Service Excellence. • The staff should be courteous and motorists to consider the following tips on commander of the Defiance Post.
willing to answer your questions. how to drive cautiously, what to do in the
Car care extends the life of your vehi- event of a crash, and what items to keep in Troopers also suggest that if you get
cle and can prevent minor problems from • Look for policies on estimated repair your trunk for your own safety. stuck in snow; make sure that your tail
growing into much more expensive issues. costs, diagnostic fees, guarantees, and pipe is free of all snow and debris to de-
Worn brake pads, if ignored, can escalate methods of payment. In the event of inclement weather, mo- crease your chance of carbon monoxide
into more costly rotor repairs. A “check-en- torists should allow extra time to get to poisoning.
gine” light may signal something as minor • Look for signs of professionalism their destination and maintain a safe dis-
as the need to replace an inexpensive oxy- such as civic, community or customer ser- tance between their vehicle and the traffic All motorists are encouraged to prepare
gen sensor. But if ignored, costly damage vice awards. ahead. Pay close attention to bridges and their vehicle for winter driving by ensuring
to the catalytic converter can ensue. overpasses, as they are often the first to that the battery, cooling system, tires, wip-
• Look for evidence of qualified techni- freeze over, and drive slowly, as everything ers and defroster are all in working order.
Nor should service intervals be ignored. cians: trade school diplomas, certificates including accelerating, turning and braking Drivers are also encouraged to carry the
Failure to change out the engine’s timing of advanced course work and certification. takes longer on snow-covered roadways. following winter car kit items in their ve-
belt according to the owners manual’s hicle in case of a breakdown:
schedule can result in major engine dam- • For major jobs ask whether the repair During the winter of 2015-16, there
age if the belt fails. Must less dramatic facility usually handles your type of repair were 11,544 crashes on snow, ice or slush • Cell phone with car charger
are routine things such as scheduled oil work. covered roadways on Ohio roads. This is • Road flares or reflectors
changes, replacing dirty filters, or simply a decrease of 54 percent from last year. • Help of Call Police Signs
paying attention to tire pressure. These These crashes resulted in nine deaths and • First Aid Kit
seemingly minor services help you get bet- 3,096 injuries. Speed-related factors were • Flashlight
ter gas mileage. reported as a cause in 68 percent of these • Blanket/Sleeping bag
crashes. The Patrol’s 2016 bulletin on win- • Bottled Water and energy foods
ASE -- the group that tests and certifies ter driving provides more statistics. • Candles and matches
automotive technicians -- offers the fol- • Tow strap/ chain
lowing tips on locating a good repair shop: “In case of a vehicle breakdown, motor- Up-to-the-minute road conditions are
ists should turn on their hazard warning always available by logging onto the Ohio
• Start shopping for a repair facility be- lights, safely position the vehicle as far off Department of Transportation’s website.
fore you need one.
• Ask your friends and associates for
recommendations; consult local consumer
groups.
• Arrange for transportation so you will
not choose a shop based merely on loca-
tion.
• Look for a well-organized facility, with
vehicles in the parking lot equal in value
Improve Winter Fuel Economy
Many motorists notice means the car must work idling a vehicle for several
that their vehicles seem to harder and use more fuel minutes will warm up the
get less miles per gallon in to get down the street. Cold engine more quickly than
cold weather than in warm air also is more dense than simply driving. But many
weather. That’s not a trick warm air, and that increas- vehicle manufacturers now
of the brain, as studies have es aerodynamic drag on the recommend that drivers
shown that cars do have vehicle, which then needs idle their vehicles for no
poorer fuel in economy in to use more fuel. more than 30 seconds.
cold weather.
Drivers can take several • Monitor tire pressure.
A host of factors com- steps to do just that. Colder temperatures de-
bine to reduce fuel econo- crease tire pressure, so
my in the winter. Factors • Park the vehicle in a drivers should monitor
outside the vehicle also im- garage. This increases the their tire pressure regu-
pact its fuel economy in the initial temperature of the larly.
winter. For example, colder engine, engine oil, drive-
temperatures decrease tire line fluids, and the vehicle’s • Remove the roof rack.
pressure, and that increas- cabin. Roof racks increase wind
es roll resistance, which resistance and decrease
• Conventional wisdom fuel economy.
has long suggested that
Car Battery Care In Crucial In Extreme Weather Snow Tires - A Good Investment
Few things can be more frustrat- starting. It’s important to buy the cor- PREPARE ... Drivers should replace Automotive experts say that snow tires are a worthy in-
ing than jumping into the driver’s seat rect battery for the make of your car, old car batteries before the arrival of vestment that improve maneuverability and stopping power
on a frosty morning, turning the key which can usually be found inside of winter weather. on winter roads.
in the ignition and failing to hear the the owner’s manual. winter, disconnect the battery. Certain
engine roar to life. Frigid weather can devices, such as clocks and alarm sys- • Snow tires are particularly helpful for people who can-
cause trouble with a car’s battery. • Verify that there is no corrosion. tems, continue to drain battery power not wait for roads to be cleared before they begin their days.
Some drivers do not understand why, Corrosion can prevent a car from start- when the vehicle is off. If your car will Snow tires provide greater traction in wet, snowy or slushy
but getting the facts can help people ing just as much as a worn-out bat- not be driven enough to recharge the conditions.
avoid having to deal with dead batter- tery. Corrosion is caused by a faulty battery, keep it disconnected when the
ies on cold winter days. connection that allows battery acid to automobile is being stored. • As the mercury falls, the rubber used to make tradi-
escape and corrode surrounding areas. tional tires can become hard and less pliable, compromising
Cold temperatures wreak havoc on Regularly inspect the battery to keep Cold weather can sometimes wreak its ability to grip the road. However, many snow tires are
batteries because they slow the chemi- abreast of issues that may cause cor- havoc on vehicles. Knowing how to skirt made with a specialized rubber that remains supple even in
cal reaction inside of the battery. Bat- rosion. Carefully clean away any corro- trouble with your car’s battery can keep very cold temperatures, making it easier for the tire to hug
teries work by combining lead plates sive residue that has formed and make your car on the road throughout the the roadways even when those roads are in poor condition.
with lead dioxide and sulfuric acid to sure the battery is correctly seated. winter.
create electrons. While batteries can • People who live in very cold climates and areas where
function under myriad conditions, the • Install a battery blanket. A bat- snow and ice dominate the landscape for several months per
cold weather tends to degrade high- tery blanket is used to wrap around year often find that snow tires make for safer alternatives in
quality batteries and may render sub- the battery and fit inside of the battery such regions.
par batteries useless. The cold weather cover. A cord with a plug runs from the
can cause the fluid in the battery to blanket to a wall outlet. The blanket • Drivers who wait until the first snowstorm to purchase
freeze and lose function. A battery that can produce enough heat to keep the their snow tires may encounter limited inventory and find it
is frozen will not hold a charge, and, as battery fluid from freezing. A trickle difficult to locate the right size tire for their vehicles.
a result, the car won’t start. charger can also be mounted on the
battery. It will deliver enough power to • Retire snow tires earlier than you would all-season
There are various ways to protect the battery while the car is off to keep tires. Snow tires lose almost all of their effectiveness once
a battery from failure in the cold, and it from freezing. they reach 6/32-inch deep tread.
some of them involve taking precau-
tionary measures even before the ar- • Minimize the use of automotive • Snow tires can make roads safer for drivers who live in
rival of cold weather. accessories. Do not start the car with locales with long, snowy winters.
the heater and the radio on. They can
• Assess the age of your battery. If use up the power coming from the Go Eagles!
your battery is old, now may be the car’s alternator and prevent the bat-
time to replace it. Batteries differ in tery from charging. Do not leave the
how long they last, but many last any- heat and the radio on while the car is
where from five to 10 years. If your car idling. Otherwise the car will not be
is still running on its original battery putting out enough power for the alter-
and your card is several years old, it nator to charge the battery and power
may be a good idea to get a new battery the electrical systems.
before the arrival of winter. Battery
size will not necessarily provide better • Disconnect the battery. If your
car will be stored in a garage for the
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Though it’s not feasible or healthy to open windows the most of these opportunities, and when possible
when temperatures outside dip to near or below freez- crack the windows when you’re cleaning so dust and
ing, there are steps everyone can take to improve the other particles that kick up have a path outside of your
indoor air quality in their homes. home.
• Add to your décor with plants. Plants provide both Clean interior air should be a year-round priority,
aesthetic and practical appeal to a home’s interior. but homeowners may have to go the extra mile to keep
Houseplants can clean and purify the air in a home, their homes’ interior air clean when winter arrives.
helping to remove formaldehyde, benzene and other
toxins that can make indoor air unhealthy to breathe.
Benzene is an irritant that can cause dizziness, head-
ache, nausea, and blurred vision, among other side ef-
fects. Formaldehyde, which is often found in homes
thanks to its widespread use in a range of products,
can cause watery eyes, nausea and wheezing.
• Watch what you are lighting up. Many homeown-
ers know that smoking indoors drastically reduces in-
door air quality, putting even nonsmokers at height-
ened risk of developing various respiratory ailments.
Homeowners concerned about the indoor air quality in
their homes should ban smoking inside, no matter how
low temperatures dip outside. In addition, homeown-
ers with wood-burning stoves and fireplaces should be
especially diligent maintaining these features, as they
can release harmful soot and smoke if they are not tak-
en care of. Some people may also be allergic to incense
and scented candles, so keep a watchful eye on resi-
dents and guests whenever you light candles or sticks
of incense. If any symptoms of allergies appear, avoid
lighting any more candles or incense, waiting until you
can open the windows if you want to light any again.
• Purchase an air purifier. Air purifiers are benefi-
cial year-round, helping to remove allergens and par-
ticles from a home. High-efficiency particulate air fil-
ters, known as HEPA filters, are extremely effective at
removing airborne particulates from the air inside your
home.
• Pay attention to pets. Like their owners, pets tend
to spend more time indoors during the winter. That
means more fur and pet dander, the skin flakes in an
animal’s fur or hair that can trigger allergic reactions,
How To Make Homes More Energy Efficient
Older properties tend to Agency, adding insulation We have the area’s lowest prices on
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Get Your Home Winter-Ready Safely Avoid Potential Winter Hazards
If boots, a warm hat and a tuned-up Winter can be a beauti- clothing to prevent hypo- when driving on roadways
snow blower are the only items on your ful time of year, particularly thermia, which may not pro- during the winter, as they
winter preparation list, your home main- when freshly fallen snow duce any initial symptoms. may contain ice or snow. All
tenance plan may need a makeover. blankets the landscape. If shivering stops or confu- it takes is a small coating of
These simple home maintenance projects However, winter is also a sion and slurred speech set precipitation on roadways
can help lower your energy bills, prevent time fraught with poten- in, severe hypothermia is in to make driving treacher-
more costly repairs and/or increase the tial peril. The same winter effect and a person should ous. Wet-looking roadways
lifespan of your home. weather that makes land- be moved indoors and gen- may be wet, or they may be
scapes so pristine can make tly warmed. Mild hypother- covered by ice, and it’s dif-
1. Heating & Ventilation - Examine roads and walkways - and mia is also possible indoors, ficult to tell the difference
your fireplace and chimney system to en- even being outside - danger- typically when the elderly with the naked eye. Always
sure that no soot or creosote has collect- ous. spend several hours in poor- slow down and assume you
ed. Any cracks or voids could potentially ly heated homes. are driving on ice. Make ev-
cause a fire. Before you turn the furnace Shoveling or removing ery effort to improve visibil-
or boiler on, replace the air filter and hire snow by various methods Winter may be beautiful, ity. This includes checking
a professional to inspect the unit more can be strenuous work, but it also can be hazard- windshield washer fluid lev-
thoroughly. These steps will improve the taking even those who feel ous. Taking precautions and els and ensuring windshield
efficiency and life of your furnace and will they are in good shape by using common sense help blades are in good working
ensure stable indoor air quality. surprise. A 2011 study con- avoid dangerous situations. order
ducted by researchers at the
2. Seal Windows and Doors - If not Center for Injury Research Exercise extra caution
properly sealed, windows and doors can and Policy of The Research
be a major culprit for heat loss. To keep GET READY ... Cleaning and inspecting Institute at Nationwide Chil- Commercial • Industrial • Residential
the warm air inside, inspect the weather- your entire heating system will improve ef- dren’s Hospital found that
stripping around your home’s windows ficiency and could extend the life of your an average of 11,500 snow- New Homes
and doors for leaks, rot or decay. Repair furnace. shoveling-related injuries
or replace structural framing, and caulk electrical wires and your home’s exterior. and medical emergencies Pre-Engineered Remodel
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when left exposed, can make your fur- even missing to prevent a future leak. Use related injuries account for
nace work harder. Look for a moisture- roofing cement and a caulking gun to seal many of the incidents sus-
resistant product offering high thermal joints where water could penetrate, such tained while removing snow.
performance, such as Roxul Comfortbatt as around the chimney, skylights or vent There’s also the risk of in-
insulation. This type of mineral wool in- pipes. Make sure that your gutters and jury from collisions with pe-
sulation makes installation simple. All downspouts are securely fastened. Down- destrians and snow plows.
that’s needed is a serrated blade or bread spouts should extend at least five feet Plows and bobcat-type de-
knife. Cut the batt to fit the cavity and away from the home to prevent flooding. vices can cause serious in-
press into place. The insulation will help jury. Exercise caution when
improve energy efficiency as soon as it’s When it comes to preventative main- operating such machines.
in place and provide savings over the life- tenance, a little time and effort can save
time of your home. Comfortbatt can also thousands in energy costs and repair bills Removing snow from a
be used to top or replace old attic insu- over the lifetime of your home. roof can be a dangerous
lation. Aim for an R-50 or a depth of 16 prospect. Always use the ap-
inches. propriate equipment, which
includes telescoping poles,
4. Backyard Care - Save your property rather than climbing on slip-
from potential damage by trimming over- pery roofs. This may be a job
grown trees and shrubs to prevent ice- best left for a professional,
laden branches from thrashing against who will have fall-arrest
systems and nonslip safety
Did You Know? boots.
The home improvement market, which includes both improvements and mainte- Venturing outdoors for
nance, has rebounded considerably from its most recent low point in 2011. The Joint winter fun may be enticing,
Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University indicated in early 2015 that but never put your health
the upcoming year would surpass the $324 billion spent on improvements during the at risk for the sake of fun.
peak of the housing boom a decade ago. Even though home building and the home in- The Mayo Clinic says hypo-
dustry in general is still not at complete recovery, trends within the home improvement thermia is a medical emer-
industry do suggest that homeowners have become comfortable investing. gency that occurs when the
body loses heat faster than
it can produce heat, causing
a dangerously low body tem-
perature. Wear appropriate
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