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WEDNESDAY, MAY 30TH, 2018 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 10 EDITION 22

THIS WEEK IN Williams County JFS Making Advances
With Fraud Cases, Shared Services Region
TvHIELLAGE reporter

Congratulations to the Graduating Class of

By: James Pruitt willing to work with local incoming Medicaid appli- all these other counties this project is for us de-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER police for criminal cases, cations. are taking phone calls pending on how it goes,
Lord said. for us on our behalf, also with the software that is
Williams County’s In other news, JFS is Williams County will so probably it is going involved with this, the
Jobs and Family Services become a call center for to even out,” Lord said. phone call has the abil-
Hilltop Bryan office is continuing its in the middle of a state- those calls for the re- “There are some coun- ity,” Lord said. “We tell
gion. Details are still be- ties that are taking Food them who the phone call
fraud investigations and wide electronic document ing worked out, but Lord Stamps applications and goes to, whenever some-
management system thinks when people call some other things, right one calls in. “We assign
is preparing to go to court rollout. This is the state in, staff will monitor the now all we are committed their workers who are on
over two cases. applications to a certain to is just taking the Med- call that day. “
Fountain City Fayette stepping up its version of point and then the call- icaid applications.”
ers will be transferred to While Lord would like
Honoring Director Fred Lord the county’s Northwoods whatever county of origin The new system to gather more data for
Williams & Fulton talked about his staff’s ef- the person starts off. should be online in July internal uses, the system
County High School forts to combat fraud and Project. or August. The state is will allow him to report
Swanton “There have been a “It is going to cost us paying for the technology, how many calls are being
Reporter Graduates a new shared services couple of hiccups along about an hour a day to Lord said.
Section 3 of 3 provide that service but CONTINUED ON PAGE 36
on the other end of that “The exciting part of
program with several oth- the way with that as any
er county JFS offices with
Williams County Com- statewide rollout of tech-
nology but we are work-
missioners, May 21. The ing with Northwoods and
local office has expand-
S SReporter the state techs to get that
PORT ed its anti-fraud efforts, stuff rolled out,” Lord

WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION which includes working

Swanton’s Chase Moore Archbold Falls In Division III alongside law enforce- said. “There is some ad- New Owners At
To Wrestle For Findlay Baseball Regional Semifinal 4-3 Cleland’s Expand Offerings

By: Nate Calvin Archbold has enjoyed the lead all af- ment agencies. ditional training stuff,
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ternoon as they jumped on top 1-0 on but the good news for
an RBI groundout by Kade Kern in the “Which for us is a fair- Williams County is that
The Archbold Bluestreaks were just top of the first inning. The Bluestreaks ly big deal,” Lord said.
three outs away from a spot in the Re- added another run in the third with Jer-
gional Finals as they held a 3-1 lead en- an Williams starting the inning off with
tering the bottom of the seventh inning. a double and he later scored on an RBI
But Columbus Academy took advantage single by Kern. Columbus Academy was
of four walks issued by Archbold pitch- able to get on the board in the fifth in-
ing in the inning and then a two-run ning with a sacrifice fly to cut the Arch-
single by the Vikings gave them the walk bold lead to 2-1.
off victory.
In the seventh inning, Archbold
Brandon Miller walked two Academy pushed their lead to 3-1 when Bryce
hitters to start the inning which led to a Williams scored on a throwing error by
pitching change as lefty Rigo Ramos en- Columbus Academy on a Kade Kern
tered the game in relief. After a force out bunt. Williams had reached base to open
at second, the Vikings had runners on the inning when he was hit by a pitch.
the corner with two outs, but two more Brandon Miller and Jeran Williams each
walks would force in a run and make it had doubles for the Bluestreaks (24-6)
a 3-2 game and set the stage for Davis and Kern finished 1-4 with two RBIs for
Friedman’s line drive single to right that Archbold in the loss.
scored two runs and gave Columbus
Academy the dramatic 4-3 win. Nate can be reached at
[email protected]

Special Olympics Of Williams “I am not sure that has for the next 12 years they
County Competes At Five are going to pick up the

County School Aged Track Meet

PHOTO BY: BILL O'CONNELL Thursday, May 17, 2018 the 5 Jaydon Karzynov: Softball Throw -
FINDLAY BOUND ... Chase Moore signs with assistant coaches Joe Carone to his County School Aged Track Meet was 6th place
right, Xavier Taylor to his left and head coach Greg Hallet behind. held at Napoleon Track. It was a bright
sunny day with 18 Williams County Madison McClain: 50 M Assisted
Another Swanton High School ath- “It takes a community and a team effort. youth athletes competing, each in one Walk - 1st place, Tennis Ball Throw happened much. I know maintenance costs, which
lete is moving on to compete at the next Nobody does this just by themselves,” to two areas. Athletes are divided up - 1st place there are a couple of cas-
level. Chase Moore joined a long list of said Coach Hallet commenting on the into divisions based on their gender, is going to save us money,
fellow Swanton 2018 graduates who will collective support his program receives age, and skill level to compete against Desiree Northrup: Soccer Kick - 1st
continue their athletic career in college that yields the individual and team suc- other athletes from Fulton, Defiance, place
when he signed a national letter of in- cesses. Henry, and Paulding Counties.
tent to wrestle for the University of Find- Zac Reliford: Softball Throw - 5th
lay and head coach Shawn Nelson. While at Findlay, Chase will major in Results (all are in specific divisions place, 25 M Assisted Walk - 1st place
business and hopes to follow in the foot- that are not listed):
He is also one of several wrestlers to steps of former Swanton Bulldog, Mimo Katie Robbins: 50 M Run - 5th
come out of Swanton coach Greg Hallet’s Lytle, who graduated this past spring Lincoln Brown: 400 M Run - 1st place, Softball Throw - 4th place
program this season that will have the from UF and competed in the NCAA DII place, Running Long Jump - 1st place
sport as part of their college experience. National Tournament. Olivia Sandoval: Softball Throw -
Noah Buff: Softball Throw - 2nd 3rd place, 100 M Walk - 5th place
Brooke Kohler Of Archbold place, 50 M Run - 1st place es she has been prepping they also are rolling out
Signs To Continue Soccer Career Jacob Triesel: 50 M Run - 4th
Will Buron: Softball Throw - 3rd place, Softball Throw - 5th place
place, 50 M Run - 2nd place
Johny Washington: Softball Throw
Zoey Cordy: 400 M Run - 2nd place, - 5th place, 100 M Run - 4th place
100 M Run - 5th place
Griffin Wilde: Softball Throw - 2nd
Kaela Egler: Softball Throw - 1st place, 50 M Run - 3rd place
place, 100 M Run - 3rd place
Kendal Wolf: 100 M Run - 2nd
Chase Fenstermaker: Softball place, Softball Throw - 2nd place
Throw - 5th place, 50 M Run - 5th
place Thanks to the teachers, parapros,
and all the parents/providers for help-
Xavier Jones: Softball Throw - 3rd ing our athletes out! Thank you to all
place, 50 M Run - 4th place the volunteers of the day, to Napoleon
Schools, and many others for provid-
ing our athletes with this opportunity!

new for court. the CPS side or the Child

“Actually, showing Support side. That will be
some activity and pos-
PHOTO PROVIDED Exclusively at sibly some money recov- coming later this year.
SOCCER ... Archbold High Schools Brooke Kohler signed with Grace College to WILLIAMS COUNTY TEAM MEMBERS ... Pictured are three of the athletes that Williams County is
continue her academic and soccer career. Pictured at her signing day are sitting: represented Williams County at the event.
Ben Kohler, Brooke Kohler, Rebecca Kohler. Standing: High School Head Coach
James Kidder and assistant coach Jennifer Kidder.

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Hilltop High School Pays Honor To The
Honor Flight Program In A Big Way

PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF

GRAND RE-OPENING ... Ken Shields and Jan Trask cut the ribbon to re-open Cle-
land’s under new ownership.

PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF By: Bill O’ Connell reality. Their excitement and passion
THE VILLAGE REPORTER are proving to be contagious as Cle-
IN HONOR OF THE HONOR FLIGHT ... On the morning of May 25, members of the land’s team, which still consists of origi-
Hilltop High School Student Council joined Mr. Willard Miller of the Junior Wyse After 50 years of ownership, Cleland’s nal Cleland family members, are thrilled
Post #669 of the American Legion in West Unity, to present a check for $3,000 Outdoor World is under new ownership. to have them as their new pathfinders in
that will be used to defray costs for the Honor Flight program. Pictured are, kneel- Owners Jan Trask and Ken Shields, the the success of Cleland’s Outdoor World.
ing - Hannah Riley, Jaden Rising and Kendall Roth. Standing - Laurynn Wieland, new mother and son duo, took over in
Zoi Bauer, Emmi Ryan, Johnnie Roth, Baiden Jones, Madisyn Underwood, Teryn February and have big plans to expand A grand re-opening is planned for
Ganster, Beau Zuver, Mr. Miller, and Chase Williams, the initiator of the fundrais- the shop's offering. June 2 with special celebrity guest Tra-
ing program. vis (T-Bone) Turner from The Bone Col-
Ken and Jan are thrilled and excit- lectors. Switchback catering will be
By: Timothy Kays it to at that point. We have some very ed to take what Gary and Theresa have grilling up their specialty foods; there
THE VILLAGE REPORTER talented students here at Hilltop in the built over the years and continue to pro- will be live music and a youth and adult
arts, in athletic competition fields, and vide excellent customer service. Among bow and gun giveaway, along with many
At the Hilltop Awards Banquet of May in the classroom. So, I was like...what other things, Ken and Jan will focus on other activities.
22, Principal Steven Riley introduced am I going to do? We had so many peo- expanding the youth archery program
the recipient of the 2018 Principal’s ple that I would have given the award to (JOAD), firearms and archery classes, The annual tent sale will follow the
Award, saying, “As I was thinking about at that point.” The decision making lessons, and events. June 2nd date, running from June
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Local Obituaries

John Richard (1944 - 2018) Francis Fikel, Jr (1946 - 2018) Patricia Parrott (1961 - 2018)

(Served in US Navy) (Member of Montpelier Eagles) (Wauseon Resident)

John L. Richard, 73, of Francis B. “JR” Fikel, Patricia Ann Par-
Alvordton, passed away Jr, 71, of Montpelier rott, age 56, of Wauseon,
May 20, 2018 at Park passed away early Mon- passed away unexpectedly
View Nursing Center in day morning at his home. in her home on Tuesday,
Edgerton. He was born on July 28, May 15, 2018. Patricia
He was born June 20, 1946 in Edon to Fran- had worked at Heartland
1944 in Hillsdale, Michi- cis B. “Bud” and Zelda of Wauseon.
gan to Robert and Violet Ilene (Wolff) Fikel, Sr.
Richard. He served in the JR graduated from Edon Patricia was born in
United States Navy from High School. He proudly Wauseon on November
1961 to 1967. John mar- served his country in the 20, 1961, the daughter of
ried Karen E. Midtgard on United States Army dur- Robert and Sharon (Palm-
July 6, 1963, she preced- ing Vietnam. On May 11, er) Bates. On May 13,
ed him in death on Janu- 1996 he married Sandra 2000, she married Rich-
VETERAN ary 28, 2013. V E T E R A N J. Boden in Hocking Hills ard E. Parrott, and he pre-
ceded he in death in 2016.
John enjoyed a long and she survives. Surviving is her son, Steven Hoeft of San Francis-
career in Law Enforcement including the Montpelier JR retired from Detroit Edison after 31 years. He co, CA; daughter, Casey Schmidt of Morristown, TN;
Police Dept., the Williams County Sheriff’s Depart- was also the owner / operator of Kesas Cove Resort in grandchildren, Allison Rose and Taylor; and Father
ment, Alvordton Town Marshal, and most recently as Coldwater, Michigan for 20 years. JR also did weld- and Step-Mother, Robert (Margaret Helen) Bates of
West Unity Chief of Police. ing at the Sears Tower, Toledo Zoo and Cedar Point. Wauseon. She was preceded in death by her husband,
He is survived by his son Edmund (and wife, Laura) He was an avid hunter and fisher. JR never knew a and mother, Sharon Drewyore.
Richard of Fayetteville, Arkansas and his sister Carma stranger, he was a people person and was always lend- A Celebration of Patricia’s Life will be announced at
Strang of Camden, Michigan. ing a helping hand. He worked hard and played hard a later time. Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon
Interment at Camden, Michigan Cemetery will im- and was a great story teller. JR was also a carpenter. has been entrusted with arrangements.
mediate follow services. Memorials can be made to the He was a member of the Iron Workers Local #55, Mont-
Williams County Humane Society. pelier Eagles and the Coldwater Eagles. Reporter
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Sandy; three www.thevillagereporter.com
Kathleen Manley (1941 - 2018) children Roderick (Rebel Friend) Fikel of Coldwater,
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Kathleen M. “Tiny” three step children, Toni (Steve) Bump of Hillsdale,
Manley, 76, of Montpelier, Michigan, Tina (Lambert) VanderMade of Sherwood,
passed away on Tuesday, Ohio, Tracy (Aaron Snyder) Robertson of Montpelier;
May 22, 2018 at the Defi- eleven grandchildren, Troy, Alexandra, Misheala, Har-
ance Area Inpatient Hos- rison, Clayton, Harlie, Aubrey, Colin, Boden, Landric
pice Center in Defiance. and Jackson; siblings, Darlene (Paul) Green of Edon,
She was born on Decem- Violet Chance of Edon, Rose Miller of Edon, Fred
ber 22, 1941 in Montpelier (Kathy) Fikel of Montpelier, Tom Fikel of Montpelier,
to LeRoy O. and Frances Kenny (Tarry Eicher) Fikel of Montpelier, Kay (Larry)
M. (Selander) Startzman. Wendorf of Edon, Chris Baughman of Bryan; and spe-
Tiny attended Montpelier cial friends Zack Horter and S.J. Olijhoek.
High School. On July 29, JR was preceded in death by his parents, brother
1960 she married Dallas George Fikel and sister Martha Teats.
M. Manley and he preced- Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland REGULATION & POLICY:
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Memorial contributions may be made to the Defi- Survivors of Lynn, in addition to his parents Larry
ance Area Inpatient Hospice Center or to the Williams and Christine, are his fiancée, Janice L. Clair of Mont-
County Humane Society. Online condolences may be pelier, one brother, Jamie M. Ely of Bryan, three sis-
left at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com. ters, Wendy (Steven) Clair of Montpelier, Stephanie D.
Genova of Girard, Ohio, Diana (Bradley) Clark of Mont-
Doris Dohr (1922 - 2018) pelier, paternal grandmother, Ada Ely of Pioneer, ma- 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio
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Doris L. Dohr, age 96, father, Ralph D. Ely and maternal grandfather, Ru- Email: [email protected]
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the Swanton Healthcare, Memorial donations are requested to the family.
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She was born in Toledo ompsonfuneralhome.com.
on March 11, 1922 to the WILLIAMS COUNTY FULTON COUNTY
late John H. Terwilliger
and Louise E. (Goodwin) Georgia Perkins-Peters (1945 - 2018) STRYKER FAYETTE
Terwilliger. Doris was a Stryker Main Stop Circle K,
1940 graduate of Monclo- (Original Owner of Woodstock West Salon) Main Stop,
va High School and later WEST UNITY Dollar General
attended Davis Business Georgia Mae Perkins- Valero, Shamrock, ARCHBOLD
College. Peters, age 73, of Bryan, Valero,
passed away unexpected- Dollar General Super Value,
On June 5, 1941 she ly Tuesday morning, May MONTPELIER Rite Aid, Circle K,
married George W. Dohr who passed away in 2005. 22, 2018, at Community Ace Automotive, Dollar General,
She began her working career as a secretary with In- Hospitals and Wellness Main Stop, Circle K, Pop Shop
ternational Harvester and then as a private secretary Center in Bryan. Prior to The Village Reporter, DELTA
for Owens Illinois for over 30 years. After retiring she her retirement she had Dollar General, Rowes, Dollar General,
volunteered for many years at St. Luke’s Hospital in been a beautician, having Millers New Market, Kwik Stop
Maumee. She served as a Cub Scout and Boy Scout been the original owner of Two Brothers Market, Delta Speedway
leader, 4H advisor and was a member of the American Woodstock West Salon in Rings Pharmacy PETTISVILLE
Legion Auxiliary for over 50 years. Bryan for over 40 years. Sunday’s Market
BRYAN WAUSEON
Along with her parents and husband, George she Georgia was born Circle K, Main Stop, Chief Supermarket,
was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Terwil- in West Unity, Ohio on Fountain City Ice House, Marathon, Walmart
liger during WWII; sister, Althea Cuneo and son-in- March 12, 1945, the daughter of Theron R. and Ber- Dollar General, Walmart Courtview Mart
law, Roger M. Lauber in 2003. She is survived by her neta (Smith) Perkins. Shell, Circle K,
daughter, Sharon Lauber of Delta; son, Ronald (Jan) Surviving are her children, Shelly (James) Long of Phil’s One Stop Dollar General
Dohr of Perrysburg and seven grandchildren. Montpelier, Curt (Angela) Lyons of Sylvania, Tamara PIONEER LYONS
(Britton) Poynter of Bryan; grandchildren, Khrysta Main Stop
Those planning an expression of sympathy are (Anthony) Coleman, Isaiah L. Mendez, Kyle (Amanda) Main Stop, Village Market, SWANTON
asked to consider the Delta American Legion Auxiliary, Long, Cecelia Lyons, Chloe Lyons, Cadin Jaessing, Car- Dollar General Dollar General
5939 St. Hwy 109, Delta, Ohio 43515 in her memory. ley Lyons, Blake Jaessing, Gavin Jaessing; and great-
Online condolences may be sent to the family through grandchildren, Paxtyn Coleman and Beckett Coleman. HOLIDAY CITY
our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com. She is also survived by her brother, Ed (Mariel) Per- Hutch’s Marathon
kins of Bryan, and sister, Marlene Eagle of Denver, CO.
She was preceded in death by her father; mother; and EDON
step-mother, Marguerite (Healy) Perkins; nephew, Mi- Slattery
chael Perkins; and great-grandson, Emersyn Coleman. Shamrock
The family is following Georgia’s wishes and all fu-
neral services will be private. The family requests that EDGERTON METAMORA
in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be given to Main Stop, C-Store TMart
Wigs for Kids, 24231 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH
44145, or the Williams County Humane Society. On- Postmaster, please send address corrections to:
line condolences may be offered to the family at www.
grisierfh.com. Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker has THE VILLAGE REPORTER
been entrusted with arrangements.
115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio 43543
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Obits (Continued)

Patricia Mann (1961 - 2018) Kenneth Huner (1947 - 2018) Charles Barnes (1959 - 2018)

(Resident of Stryker) (Wauseon High School Graduate) (Member of Bryan First Church of Christ)

Patricia A. “Patty” Kenneth A. Huner, Charles Richard
Mann, age 56, of Stryker, age 70, died Friday, May
Ohio passed away Sun- 25, 2018 in Toledo, Ohio. Barnes, 58 years, of Bryan
day, May 20, 2018 in passed away at 12:11 p.m.,
Parkview Medical Center, He is survived by his wife, Sunday, May 27, 2018 at
Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She Ann, sons, Keith (Vicki)
was born August 04, 1961 of Streetsboro, Ohio and Community Health Profes-
in Defiance, Ohio to Wil- sionals Inpatient Hospice
liam H. and Madonna J. Mark (Ron) of Tucson, AZ; Center, Defiance, with his
(French) Potter. She mar- sisters, Coreen (Michael)
ried Eugene “Gene” E. Gelber and Cathleen Den- family by his side. Charles
Mann on May 24, 2003 was born November 28,
and he survives. She was ti; brother, Kevin (Cate); 1959 in Bryan, Ohio, the
a 21 year employee of Al- beloved nephews, Greg
lied Moulded Products, Bryan, Ohio. (Leigh), Doug, Jon, Derek son of the late Ralph and
Survivors include her husband, Gene Mann, of Betty (Davis) Barnes. He
Stryker, Ohio. Daughter, Katrina Michael, Montpelier, and Daniel; special niec- was a 1978 graduate of
Ohio. Mother, Madonna J. Potter, Montpelier, Ohio. es, Carrie and Elizabeth.
Grandchildren, Austin Miller, Tyler and Sierra Michael. VETERAN Ken also leaves behind Bryan High School.
Sisters, Angela (Marshall) Ott, Katy,Texas and Candy While in high school, Charles competed in the 1978
Navarro, Montpelier, Ohio. Step-children, Kathy (Tim) numerous cousins and a State Wrestling Tournament in Columbus, Ohio. He
Shaffer and Patty (Rick) McClure. She is preceded in host of friends.
death by her father. Ken was born November 13, 1947 to Raymond was just the 2nd wrestler to represent Bryan High
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of School in the State Wrestling Tournament. Charles
family preference. Online condolences and memories and Monica (Shaw) Huner. Graduated Wauseon High married Tanya R. Buchs on March 29, 1985 in Bry-
may be given at www.grisierfh.com. School Class of 1965 and attended BGSU. He married
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Grisier Funer- Ann Wyse on July 13, 1968. Ken honorably served his an. He worked at Chase Brass and Copper as a finish
al Home, 109 South Defiance Street, Stryker, Ohio operator for 25 years. He previously worked at Ohio
43557. 419.682.2341 country in the Army with the 101st Airborne Division Art for 12 years as a print lithographer. Charles was
February 1969 to January 1972 including a year in
Louis Thiel (1944 - 2018) Viet Nam. a member of Bryan First Church of Christ. In his free
time, Charles enjoyed spending time with his wife and
(Member of St. Joseph Catholic Church) His career in the food industry started on the pro- children and traveling in his RV.
duction line at Beatrice Frozen Specialties in 1972
Louis Dan Thiel, age leaving there in 1991 as plant engineer. His career fin- Surviving are his wife, Tanya of Bryan, Ohio; two
73, of Edon, Ohio, passed daughters, Holly (Thomas) Jackson of Myrtle Beach,
away at 11:05 A.M. on ished as a project manager for Dillin Automated Sys- South Carolina, with a grandson to be born in Septem-
Wednesday, May 23, 2018, tems. Traveling was a big part of his retirement, with
at Community Health Pro- trips to Arizona, the Carolinas, Hawaii and all states ber of this year, and Tara (Jonathan) Stumpf of Nash-
fessionals Inpatient Hos- ville, Tennessee; brother, Tom (Pam) Barnes of Bryan,
pice near Defiance, Ohio, in between. Although diagnosed with Parkinson’s in Ohio; two sisters, Marilyn (Larry) Sanders of Bryan,
surrounded by his family 2014, he was able to fulfill a lifelong dream of attend-
after a brief illness. Mr. ing the Edinburgh Scotland Military Tattoo in August Ohio, and Jeanie (Jeff) McCarty of Defiance, Ohio,
Thiel was a 1962 graduate mothers-in-law, Nancy Edwards and Carol Conklin,
of Edon Northwest High 2017. both of Bryan, and brothers-in-law, Jim Harrington of
School where he excelled Ken will always be remembered for his quick wit
in academics and foot- and great sense of humor. He was the ultimate family Buckley, Washington, and Todd A. (Renee) Buchs of
ball. He attended Bowling Nolanville, Texas. Charles was preceded in death by
Green State University from 1962-64 where he was a man and master “Mr. Fix It”. “He was well loved and his parents; first spouse, Wendy Edwards Barnes, sis-
member of the Freshman football team. He was a 1970 loved well...the only kind of success that really matters
graduate of the University of Toledo where he received in the end”. ter, Carol Barnes Harrington; fathers-in-law, Archie
a Bachelors degree in Education with concentrations Edwards, Richard Buchs and Bud Conklin.
in mathematics and comprehensive social studies and Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Northwest Visitation for Charles Richard Barnes will be held
later received his Masters degree in Guidance from Ohio, 30000 E. River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551
Bowling Green State University. or Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 100, Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and
He began his teaching career in 1970 with the Edon 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home-
Northwest School District where he taught until 2004, Miami, FL 33131. Online condolences may be given at Lynn Street Chapel, 206 North Lynn Street, Bryan.
retiring with thirty-four years of service to the district. www.grisierfh.com.
During his teaching career he also coached baseball Memorial Services for Charles will be held Friday, June
and cross country and spent thirteen years as the girls 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home with Pastor
softball coach accumulating an outstanding record. Zale Harvey (1928 - 2018) Larry Snavely officiating. Interment will follow in Maple
Once asked in an interview about his career, he said Grove Cemetery, Edgerton.
“School was my bride and my students were and are (Member of Trinity Lutheran Church) Those planning an expression of sympathy are
my family.” Dan was a member of St. Joseph Catholic asked to consider memorial contributions be made to
Church in Blakeslee and was an avid fan of the Cleve- Zale A. “Zeke” Har- Bryan First Church of Christ, 129 North Walnut Street,
land Indians and Browns, and of Notre Dame Univer- vey, 89 years, of Bryan Bryan, Ohio, 43506, Community Health Professionals
sity. passed away Tuesday, Hospice, 1215 South Portland Street, Bryan, Ohio,
Louis Dan Thiel was born on June 23, 1944, in Gar- May 22, 2018 at Commu- 43506 or to Cancer Assistance of Williams County,
rett, Indiana, the son of Louis P. and Esther F. (Hug) nity Health Professionals 1425 East High Street, Suite 110, Bryan, Ohio 43506.
Thiel. One of twelve children, he is survived by five Inpatient Hospice Center, Condolences may be sent to the family or the online
brothers, David J. Thiel, of Bryan, Ohio, Stephen P. Defiance. Zeke was born guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com
(Linda) Thiel, of Hicksville, Ohio, Jeffrey J. (George) May 31, 1928 in Archbold,
Thiel, of Chula Vista, California, and Randy J. (Bev) Ohio, the son of the late Ronald Jennings (1950 - 2018)
Thiel, of Cedar Springs, Michigan; five sisters, Marcia Othal and Beryl (Smith)
Roth, of Norwalk, Ohio, Sandra (Randy) Henkener, of Harvey. He was a 1946 (Graduate of Delta High School)
St. Mary’s, Ohio, Diane (Neal) Henrich, of Bryan, Sha- graduate of Stryker High
ron K. Thiel, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Ange- School. Zeke served in the Ronald W. Jennings,
la (Bruce) O’Donnell, of Edon; and numerous nieces, age 68, of Swanton, at no
nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by V E T E R A N United States Army during fault of his own was tragi-
his parents; one brother; Kenneth P. Thiel; one sister, World War II from 1946 cally taken from us on
Doris Cary; a brother-in-law, Charles W. Roth; and one to 1948. He married Sue Thursday, May 24, 2018
nephew, Jason Thiel. Ann Gordon on June 16, 1951 in Bryan, Ohio and she with injuries received in an
Memorials are requested to Edon High School ath- preceded him in death on September 11, 2013. Zeke automobile accident near
letic department girls softball program or to Commu- worked at ARO Corporation for 44 years retiring in his home.
nity Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice. 1993. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church,
To sign the online register or to send condolences, Bryan Moose Lodge 1064 and Bryan Eagles Arie 2233. He was born in Bowling
please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com. In his free time, Zeke enjoyed spending time outdoors, Green, OH on February 10,
golfing, and drinking coffee with his friends at Welcome 1950 to the late Floyd Jen-
Home Restaurant. His real passion was helping others nings and Martha (Miller)
and enjoyed teaching children how to water ski at Sun- Jennings. Ron was a 1968
set Cove, Marble Lake. graduate of Delta High

Surviving is his son, Kent Harvey of Bryan, Ohio; V E T E R A N School. He was an Army
granddaughter, Hope (Brad) Farrell of Toledo, Ohio; sis- Veteran having served dur-
ter, Pat Holser of Paulding, Ohio, and Iris Grieser of Pet- ing the Vietnam War.
tisville, Ohio; brother, Ward Harvey of Bryan, Ohio and He later married his high school sweet heart in 1975,
brother-in-law, Brit (Wanda) Gordon of Pleasant Lake, Cherie (Falor) Beaudry and they spent 10 years togeth-
Indiana. Zeke was preceded in death by his wife, Sue; er. Ron was a journeyman by trade, formerly working
son, Douglas Harvey; brother, Clement Harvey; three at Lear Corp, Plaxicon and Sauder Manufacturing for
sisters, Verlene Jordan, Janice Spiess, Hazel Knapp, many years as a machine mechanic. Ron was also a
and Muriel Bloir. self-employed farmer, enjoying all aspects of his occupa-
tion. Being very mechanically gifted he was known to fix
Memorial Services for Zale A. “Zeke” Harvey will be anything.
held Friday, June 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lu-
theran Church, 509 Center Street, Bryan, Ohio with Most of all he will be missed by his girls and family
Pastor Mary Beth Smith-Gunn officiating. Visitation will as the perfect; father, grandfather and best friend. Left
be held one hour prior to the Memorial Service at the to cherish his memories are his daughters, Andrea (Tim)
church, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Private interment will Robinson of Waterville, Suzanna (John) Chandler of Delta
take place in Fountain Grove Cemetery, Bryan. and Pam (Danny) Wright of Delta; grandchildren, Scarlett
Robinson, Noah Genson, Colette Robinson, Juliette Rob-
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked inson, Waylon Wright, and Colton Wright; sisters, Max-
to consider memorial contributions be made to Trinity ine Metzger, Linda (Chuck) Sharp and Sue Vandenbroek.
Lutheran Church. Condolences may be sent to the fam-
ily or the online guest book may be signed at www.ober- Online condolences may be sent to the family through
linturnbull.com our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.

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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WAUSEON POLICE Burglary Cape, Rachel M. (Edgerton, Ohio). 24, 2018 to February 24, 2019. 1st Tim-
(May 16) 600 Wood St., Suspicious (May 20) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Larceny 71/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. ers Retreat within 90 days. BMV to va-
Activity (May 20) 229 Commercial St., cate ALS and fees. No future violations
(May 16) E. Elm St@N. Shoop Ave., Juveniles Champada, Santisouk (Montpelier, within next 2 years.
Disabled Vehicle (May 20) 840 Parkview Dr., Alarm Drop Ohio). OVI suspension. Fine: $800;
(May 16) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 12, (May 20) 536 Douglas Dr., Animal Call Costs: $84; Jail: 180 days with 170 Weller, Abigail A. (Napoleon, Ohio).
Welfare Check (May 20) 833 Third St., Larceny days suspended. Operator’s license sus- 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(May 16) 509 E. Chestnut St., Tele- (May 20) 485 E. Shoop Ave., Larceny pended from May 11, 2018 to November
phone Harassment (May 21) 940 E. Oak St., Juveniles 7, 2018. 65/55 speed. Fine: $45; Costs: Wisniewski, Sterling C. (Stryker,
(May 16) North Park, Threats/Harass- (May 21) 840 W. Elm St., Illegal $40. Ohio). Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
ment Dumping
(May 16) 1130 N. Shoop Ave., Alarm (May 21) 444 Marshall St., Vandalism Conboy, Edward (Bryan, Ohio). Worthington, Hailey (Bryan, Ohio).
Drop (May 21) 228 Madison St., Neighbor 56/35 speed. Fine: $65; Costs: $85. 45/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(May 16) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Investi- Trouble
gate Complaint (May 21) 417 Indian Rd., Welfare Cooley, Daniel S. (Montpelier, Ohio). Wyman, Deborah Y. (Bryan, Ohio).
(May 16) 840 Parkview, Larceny Check Lanes of travel. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 35/20 speed. Fine: $96; Costs: $79.
(May 16) 200-B E. Superior St., Investi- (May 21) 420 Cole St., Open Door
gate Complaint (May 21) 555 W. Linfoot St., Suspicious Cruz, Sasha C. (Defiance, Ohio). Zimmer, Samantha K. (Bryan, Ohio).
(May 16) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Larceny Person 38/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Failure to yield. Fine: $65; Costs: $85.
(May 16) 650 Lawrence Ave. Unit 3, (May 21) N. Fulton St@W. Walnut, Dis-
911 Hang Up Contact In Person abled Vehicle Deel, Brad J. (Bryan, Ohio). 32/20 WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL
(May 16) 273 Enterprise Ave., Suicide (May 22) 247 N. Brunell St., Lost/ speed. Fine: $96; Costs: $79. Berry, Elizabeth (Pioneer, Ohio).
Attempt Found/Recovered Theft. Fine: $250; Costs: $159; Jail: 30
(May 16) 1285 N. Shoop Ave., Fight (May 22) W. Leggett St.@S. Brunell, Eckhardt, Laura L. (Bryan, Ohio). days with 30 days suspended. No future
(May 17) 810 N. Shoop Ave., Investigate Animal Call 40/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. violations within next 5 years. No con-
Complaint (May 22) 840 W. Elm St., Verbal dis- tact within victim, Wal-Mart.
(May 17) 840 Parkview, Drunk pute Ely, Pamela K. (Bryan, Ohio). OVI. Berry, Elizabeth A. (Pioneer, Ohio).
(May 17) 950 E. Oak St., Juveniles (May 22) 615 E. Oak St., Lost/Found/ Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 days Resisting arrest. Fine: $300; Costs:
(May 17) 331 E. Chestnut St., Animal Recovered with 17 days suspended. Operator’s $119; Jail: 90 days with 90 days sus-
Call (May 22) 245 Grant St., Investigate license suspended from May 17, 2018 pended. No future violations within next
(May 17) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1405 Complaint to May 17, 2019. No future violations 5 years.
(May 17) 840 Parkview, Larceny (May 22) 230 clinton St., Investigate within next 2 years. 1st Timers Retreat Goswick, Nathen D. (Bryan, Ohio).
(May 17) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Lost/ Complaint with 90 days. Vacate ADM license sus- Domestic violence. Fine: $350; Costs:
Found/Recovered (May 22) 1379 N. Shoop Ave., Open pension and fees. No driver’s license. $364; Jail: 180 days with 180 days sus-
(May 17) 124 N. Fulton St., Scam Door Fine: $150; Costs: $40. Marked lanes. pended. No future violations within next
(May 17) 219 S. Fulton St., Escort/ (May 23) 230 Clinton St., Threats/Ha- Fine: $50; Costs: $40. 5 years. No violent or threatening con-
Parade rassment tact with victim. Hands Down Domestic
(May 17) N. Ottokee St@W. Linfoot St., (May 23) 854 S. Shoop Ave., Alarm Fenner, Austin C. (Edon, Ohio). Violence Program.
Disabled Vehicle Drop 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Heinze, Timothy (Montpelier, Ohio).
(May 17) 222 W. Chestnut St., Investi- (May 23) 00 Glenwood St., Open Door Resisting arrest. Fine: $350; Costs: $90;
gate Complaint Fisher, Nicole L. (Bryan, Ohio). Fail- Jail: 90 days with 90 days suspended.
(May 17) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 36, WEST UNITY ure to yield. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. No future violations within next 3 years.
911 Hang Up Contact In Person POLICE Odham, Tony R. (Napoleon, Ohio).
(May 17) 230 Clinton St., Civil Matter Garza, Nichohl D. (Hicksville, Ohio). Phone harassment. Fine: $250; Costs:
(May 17) 230 Clinton St., Run Away or (May 14) Medical Emergency 67/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. $90; Jail: 90 days with 90 days sus-
Unruly (May 15) Disorderly Conduct pended. No future violations within next
(May 17) 905 E. Linfoot St., Drunk (May 15) Criminal Mischief Gorman, Sean M. (Liberty Center, 2 years.
(May 17) 445 E. Airport Hwy., Welfare (May 15) 911 Hang Up Ohio). Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Richmond, Joseph A. (Bryan, Ohio).
Check (May 15) Theft Violation of temporary protection order.
(May 17) N. Fulton St.@Norfolk & (May 15) Reckless Operation, Marked Hayes, Lisa J. (Pioneer, Ohio). 65/55 Fine: $350; Costs: $90; Jail: 180 days
Southern, Irate Passenger on Amtrak Lanes Violation and No Operator Li- speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. with 180 days suspended.
(May 18) 1400-B Ottokee St., Suspi- cense/Citation Issued Shidler, Devon A. (Hicksville, Ohio).
cious Person (May 16) Unsecured Premise Hobbs, Michaela B. (Montpelier, Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $150; Costs:
(May 18) 455 E. Airport Hwy., alarm (May 16) Domestic Dispute Ohio). Stop sign. Fine: $65; Costs: $85. $85. Operator’s license suspended from
Drop (May 16) Citizen Assist May 24, 2018 to November 20, 2018.
(May 18) 325 W. Leggett St., Junk/ (May 16) Traffic Crash Kersey, William R. (Defiance, Ohio). Possession. Fine: $150; Costs: $40.
Abandoned Vehicle (May 16) Ordinance Violation Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Singer, Adam G. (Bryan, Ohio). Dis-
(May 18) 840 Parkview, Larceny (May 16) Speed/Warning orderly conduct. Fine: $250; Costs:
(May 18) 310 N. Brunell St., Animal (May 17) Ordinance violation (2) Luke, Emily R. (Edgerton, Ohio). Seat $309.51; Jail: 30 days with 30 days
Call (May 17) Medical Emergency belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. suspended. No future violations within
(May 18) 545 N. Fulton St., Accident (May 17) Speed/Warning (2) next 2 years. Thinking for a Change
(Property Damage) (May 18) Funeral Escort Maddox, Willard W. (Bryan, Ohio). program. No threatening or violent con-
(May 18) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1007, (May 18) Found Property Driving under suspension. Fine: $300; tact with victim.
Trespassing (May 18) Suspicious Vehicle Costs: $98.01; Jail: 90 days with 90 Wernsing, Trey J. (Bryan, Ohio). Dis-
(May 18) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Larceny (May 19) Theft days suspended. No future violations orderly conduct. Fine: $75; Costs: $79.
in Progress (May 20) Animal Complaint (2) within next 2 years. Yates, Joshua E. (Bryan, Ohio). Re-
(May 18) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Larceny (May 20) Speed/Warning (3) sisting arrest. Fine: $300; Costs: $100;
(May 19) 1170 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 58,m Malanga, Christopher J. (Bryan, Jail: 90 days with 85 days suspended.
Burglary WILLIAMS COUNTY Ohio). 30/20 speed. Fine: $96; Costs: No future violations within next 2 years.
(May 19) 1151 N. Ottokee St., Alarm TRAFFIC $79. WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMON PLEAS
Drop Graves, OT (Toledo, Ohio). Felonious
(May 19) 200 Block Madison St., Juve- Ankney, Guy M. (Montpelier, Ohio). Peffley, Austin T. (Montpelier, Ohio). assault, a second degree felony. Sen-
niles Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. tenced to a 2 year term of incarceration
(May 19) 248 N. Fulton St., Investigate through ODRC and a mandatory period
Complaint Barnett, Shayleigh A. (Montpelier, Pickett, Timothy (West Unity, Ohio). of 3 years post release control. Ordered
(May 19) 247 Monroe St., Investigate Ohio). Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Expired operator’s license. Fine: $50; to pay all costs of prosecution, any
Complaint Costs: $85. Safety disregard. Fine: court appointed counsel costs, and any
(May 19) 204 E. Oak St., Accident Becker, Jazmine M. (Bryan, Ohio). $100; Costs: $40. Marked lanes. Fine: supervision fees permitted.
(Property Damage) OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 $45; Costs: $40.
(May 19) 00 E. Oak St., Lost/Found/ days with 14 days suspended. Opera- FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC
Recovered tor’s license suspended from May 20, Pion, Joanne E. (Defiance, Ohio). Becker, Elijah D. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(May 19) 250 Depot St., Break and 2018 to May 20, 2019. No future vio- 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.
Enter lations within next 2 years. 1st Timers Bolton, Jason B. (Swanton, Ohio).
(May 20) W. Leggett St., Suspicious Retreat. Vacate ADM license suspen- Redinger, Beth A. (Montpelier, Ohio). 45/25 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $85.
Vehicle sion and fees. Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Braber, Don R. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(May 20) 854 S. Shoop Ave., Alarm 52/35 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93.
Drop Berry, Elizabeth A. (Pioneer, Ohio). Rios, Gavino (Bryan, Ohio). 68/55 Brennan, Dustin J. (Fayette, Ohio).
(May 20) Vine St.@W. Leggett St., Sus- Driving under suspension. Fine: $350; speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $48.
picious Vehicle Costs: $163; Jail: 90 days with 80 days Butler, Kevin B. (Pioneer, Ohio).
(May 20) 720 N. Shoop Ave., Suspi- suspended. No future violations within Sanders, Craig (Bryan, Ohio). 44/35 Pass/intersection. Fine: $37; Costs:
cious Person next 5 years. speed. Fine: $40; Costs: $85. $93.
(May 20) 515 W. Elm St., Suspicious Clark, Melvin V. (Delta, Ohio). As-
Person Bowers, Cody L. (Pioneer, Ohio). Schaffner, Austin J. (West Unity, sured clear distance ahead. Fine: $102;
(May 20) 250 E. Linfoot St. Unit 25, 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Ohio). 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: Costs: $85.
Investigate Complaint $79. Dalelio, Henry R. (Archbold, Ohio).
(May 20) 250 E. Linfoot St. Unit 24, Bowers, Karen J. (Bryan, Ohio). Stop sign. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.
34/20 speed. Fine: $96; Costs: $79. Smith, Wendy N. (Montpelier, Ohio0. Etoll, Marianne R. (Bryan, Ohio).
69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 87/70 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85.
Brown, Chad R. (Pioneer, Ohio). Fauver, Curtis W. (Wauseon, Ohio).
83/55 speed. Fine: $65; Costs: $85. Spahr, Zachary J. (Stryker, Ohio). Assured clear distance ahead. Fine:
Passing stopped school bus. Fine: $200; $102; Costs: $85.
Brown, Jacqueline F. (Defiance, Costs: $79.
Ohio). 72/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
$79. Speelman, Jason (Edgerton, Ohio).
44/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

Swank, Timothy L. (Montpelier, Ohio).
Failure to yield. Fine: $65; Costs: $85.

Underwood, Jacob K. (Bryan, Ohio).
OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20
days with 14 days suspended. Opera-
tor’s license suspended from May 19,
2018 to May 19, 2019. No future vio-
lations within next 2 years. 1st Timers
Retreat within 90 days. Vacate ADM
license suspension and fees. 38/25
speed. Fine: $45; Costs: $40.

VanArsdalen, Bruce (West Unity,
Ohio). Assured clear distance ahead.
Fine: $71; Costs: $79.

Vasquez, Brienne R. (Bryan, Ohio).
OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $103; Jail: 20
days with 17 days suspended. Opera-
tor’s license suspended from February

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Flory, Wanda J. (Swanton, Ohio). Smitley, Zackery A. (Wauseon, Ohio). Fulton County Sheriff’s
69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. 67/55 speed. Fine: $102; Costs: $85.

Grime, Lucas D. (Archbold, Ohio). Trouten, Robert J. (Delta, Ohio).
Brake violation. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. Office To Conduct Click It
Haupricht, James P. (Swanton, Ohio). Vonier, Alec S. (Wauseon, Ohio). As-

Gross overload. Fine: $541; Costs: $85. sured clear distance ahead. Fine: $102;
Hill, Nathaniel R. (Wauseon, Ohio). Costs: $93.
Traffic device. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. Wilhelm, Robert S. Jr. (Metamora, Or Ticket Traffic Blitz

Knierim, Kelsey L. (Wauseon, Ohio). Ohio). Permit violation. Fine: $37; Costs:
69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. $85.
Powell, Hanna E. (Morenci, Michigan). Winzeler, Joyce E. (Archbold, Ohio). Sheriff Roy E. Miller announced that cated to protecting the citizens of Fulton
the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office will be County and the motorists who travel its
68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. 39/25 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. conducting a Traffic Enforcement Blitz highways. These Blitzes are being funded
Mouch, Abby L. (Wauseon, Ohio). Wyse, Landon P. (Archbold, Ohio). designated Click It Or Ticket Blitz. This from a grant that was awarded to the Ful-
Blitz will run from June 1st thru. June ton County Sheriff’s Office from the Ohio
68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. 67/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. 3rd. Deputies will be working various Department of Public Safety, The want
Nagel, Abbigale A. (Wauseon, Ohio). Yoder, Lucas S. (Archbold, Ohio). hours and locations around Fulton Coun- pays for extra patrol to enforce the traffic
ty and they will be looking for distracted laws that will increase the safety of motor-
71/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93. 51/35 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93. driving, seatbelt, speed, and impaired ists on the roadways in the areas that are
Noe, Meriann (Napoleon, Ohio). Zeiter, William C II (Liberty Center, driving violations. prone to a higher number of serious and
fatal crashes.
39/25 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs:
Phillips, William P. (Liberty Cen- $85.

ter, Ohio). Gross overload. Fine: $123; FULTON CRIMINAL Sheriff Miller and his deputies are dedi-
Costs: $85.
Poorman, Benjamin T. (Wauseon,
Ohio). 70/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs:

Revolving Door Of Despair: Drugs$85.
Mastin, Connie (Delta, Ohio). Re- Land More Women Behind Bars
strain dog. Fine: $50; Costs: $75.

Schultz, Drema R. (Delta, Ohio). No
Reynolds, Erica J. (Wauseon, Ohio). dog license. Fine: $112. Restrain dog.
66/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. Fine: $112.
Schwartz, Lisa N. (Wauseon, Ohio).
37/25 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Scott, Michael J. (Swanton, Ohio). FULTON COUNTY By: Sharon Cohen

HEALTH CENTER AP NATIONAL WRITER
70/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. (May 22) Charles and Rachel Jones,
Seel, Roger K. (Wauseon, Ohio). No Adrian, Girl JACKSBORO, Tenn. (AP) — On op-
posite sides of the county jail, a mother
operator’s license. Fine: $150; Costs: (May 23) Mitchell and Jasmine Gino- and her son chat about school, girls,
$85. za, Wauseon, Girl birthday gifts — and their future togeth-
er. They aren’t allowed to see each other
Semrau, Starr L. (Wauseon, Ohio). (May 23) Alex and Bailey Jankowiak, face-to-face, so the inmate and the fifth-
75/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $85. Lyons, Girl grader connect by video.

Sharp, Karen D. (Delta, Ohio). 71/55 (May 24) Tyler and Kelly Snider, “Hi, Mommy,” 10-year-old Robby
speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. Wauseon, Girl

Patrol Assistance Identifying says to Krystle Sweat, clutching a phone
in the visiting room as he looks at his
mother on a screen, sitting in her cell.
Subject Involved In An Injury Crash Robby hasn’t hugged her since
Christmas 2015, just before Sweat
wound up back behind bars. He tells
her that on the day she’s released, he
Whitehouse - The Ohio State High- identifying a subject involved in an inju- wants to show her how he can ride no- DRUG PROBLEM ... Linda Green is ar-
way Patrol is requesting assistance in ry crash that occurred on May 23, 2018 hands on his bike. rested on charges of assault on a police
at approximately 3:34 PM. The crash officer and disorderly conduct as police
occurred at the intersection of County For years now, Sweat has cycled attempted to apprehend her son, who
Road 4-1 and County Road C in Fulton in and out of jail, arrested more than was wanted for an outstanding warrant
County, west of the Village of White- two dozen times for robbery and other in LaFollette, Tenn., Wednesday, March
house. crimes — almost all related to her drug 14, 2018. Green, who has struggled with
addiction that culminated in a $300-a- drug addiction, has been arrested more
The unidentified male was driving a day pain pill habit. She’s tried to quit, than 50 times in Campbell County. The
Green, 200YS, Yard Sport, this is a Util- but nothing has worked. Now she says opioid crisis is putting more women
ity Vehicle (see attached photo of similar she’s ready to make the break when behind bars across the U.S. _ tearing
vehicle). The driver is believed to be a she’s paroled, possibly this summer. apart families and squeezing communi-
middle aged white male with gray hair. ties that lack treatment programs and
The driver was wearing blue jean with “I’m almost 33,” she says. “I don’t permanent solutions. In this jail, many
suspenders. want to continue living like this. I want female inmates have long-term addic-
to be someone my family can count on.” tion problems. (AP Photo/David Gold-
If you have any information of a pos- man)
sible driver please contact the Ohio Tucked in a remote corner of Appa-
State Highway Patrol Bowling Green lachia, the Campbell County Jail offers
Dispatcher Center at 419-352-2481. an agonizing glimpse into how the tidal
wave of opioids and methamphetamines
Photo is of a similar vehicle involved has ravaged America. Here and across
in the crash. the country, addiction is driving sky-

Police: 12-Year-Old Boy Had rocketing rates of incarcerated women, there’s drugs,” says Keelean, the
tearing apart families while squeezing 35-year-old inmate.
communities that lack money, treat- The county has struggled for de-
Loaded Handgun At Ohio School ment programs and permanent solu- cades. Its tobacco farms and once-flour-
tions to close the revolving door. ishing coal industry disappeared long
Women in jail are the fastest-growing ago, wiping out jobs and solid incomes.
correctional population in America. The Some factories remain, but more than
MORAINE, Ohio (AP) — Police say a on and recovered it from the student. No numbers rose from 13,258 in 1980 to 1 in 5 residents are poor. Nowadays, as
12-year-old boy who had a loaded hand- injuries were reported. 102,300 in 2016, according to the Bu- much as 90 percent of the crime in a
gun in his backpack at his southwest- reau of Justice Statistics. Between 1980 five-county district that includes Camp-
ern Ohio school has been taken into It is unclear why the student brought and 2009, the arrest rate for drug pos- bell is connected to drugs, the local
custody. the weapon to school. session or use tripled for women, while prosecutor says.
it doubled for men. Opioid abuse has
Sgt. Jon Spencer with the Moraine Spencer says the student has been exacerbated the problem. Tennessee doesn’t have enough psy-
police tells the Dayton Daily News that taken to a juvenile detention center and chiatrists, social workers, counselors
officers were called to the Montgomery could face charges of inducing panic More than a decade ago, there were and nurses or residential drug treat-
County Learning Center in Moraine and violating regulations about carrying rarely more than 10 women in the ment in rural areas — and Campbell
around 8 a.m. Monday. Spencer says concealed weapons. Campbell County Jail. Now the popula- County has no such programs, says
staff members were notified of the weap- tion is routinely around 60. Most are ar- Mary-Linden Salter, director of the Ten-
Information from: Dayton Daily News,
http://www.daytondailynews.com

Fulton County Sheriff’s rested on a drug-related charge. Many nessee Association of Alcohol, Drug &
also are addicted. They receive no coun- Other Addiction Services. “It’s unreal-
seling, and eventually are released into istic for people to travel 700 miles for
Deputies Issue Eight Citations the same community where friends and treatment because that’s where there’s
sometimes family are using drugs. Soon an open bed,” she adds.
they are, too.
And the cycle begins anew: Another Salter also says drug treatment is
arrest, another booking photo, another often costlier and more complicated for
During Prom Traffic Blitz pink uniform and off to a cell to simmer women because many have experienced
in regret and despair. trauma and abuse as children or adults
and may be slower to seek help because
Sarai Keelean is back in for violating they fear losing their children.
Sheriff Roy E. Miller announced fic Enforcement Blitzes are paid for
that the Fulton County Sheriff’s Of- from, a grant that the Sheriff’s Office probation for possessing meth; she’d “Women are the caregivers of their
fice conducted a Traffic Enforcement received from the Ohio Department of been using the drug and also selling it to families,” she says. “They get blamed
Blitz, designated Prom Blitz, which Public Safety. buy opioids. Locked up for almost three and shamed for not taking care of their
Sheriff Miller and his deputies are years, she longs for freedom but is terri- children. But they get blamed and
ran from May 5th thru May 6th and dedicated to protecting the citizens of fied, too. “You’re afraid that you’re going shamed for not being in recovery. It’s a
May 19th thru May 20th.
Deputies who worked this. Blitz Fulton County and the motorists who to mess up,” she says. horrible choice.”
Blanche Ball, who has been using, There are roads to recovery here. A
made 32 traffic stops and issued 8 travel its highways. This grant allows
citations. The citations issued were extra patrol to enforce the traffic laws cooking or selling meth for 15 of her 30 drug court, which provides supervision
for 6 speed violations, 1 stop sign vi- that will increase the safety of motor- years, has been in jail several times. “I for up to two years, has a 70 percent
olation, and 1 for no motorcycle en- ists on the roadway in the areas that know I could have done something more graduation rate. And a new program
dorsement. Deputies also issued 27 are prone to a higher number of seri- with my life,” she says, but: “Once you’re just for women, begun last year, moves
warnings during the Blitz. The Traf- ous and fatal crashes. like this for so long, you don’t know an- offenders into short- or long-term resi-
other way to be.” dential treatment. In both cases, treat-
Her two oldest children are being ment takes them to other counties or
Ex-Indiana Sheriff’s Official raised by family; the two youngest were out of state.
adopted. “That wound is so bad,” she
Krystle Sweat says that when she’s
Pleads Guilty To Lying To FBI says, “I try to block it out all the time.” paroled, she wants to enter a faith-
In 2015, Campbell County had the based recovery program. Her parents,
third-highest amount of opioids pre- who have raised Robby since he was
CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — A former county. But authorities say he was re- scribed per person of all U.S. counties, about 3, have promised to help.
Lake County Sheriff’s Department offi- corded soliciting illegal campaign con- according to the Centers for Disease As Robby’s visit ends this day, he
cial has pleaded guilty to lying to the tributions from tow truck operators, in- Control and Prevention. That amounted and his mother blow each other kisses.
FBI during a public corruption investi- cluding one who was an FBI informant. to more than five times the national av- “I’m so thankful that he still loves
gation that led to the conviction of for- He later denied to the FBI that he erage. me,” she says. “He’s disappointed in me.
mer Sheriff John Buncich. received the illegal contributions. Mayor E.L. Morton blames the phar- .... He doesn’t say that he is, but I know
The Post-Tribune reports that for- Buncich was found guilty last Au- maceutical industry and doctors, and he is.”
mer Deputy Chief Dan Murchek ap- gust of soliciting and accepting cam- two lawsuits against opioid makers are AP Photographer David Goldman
peared Monday in U.S. District Court. paign contributions from the same tow pending on behalf of the county and its contributed to this report. Sharon Co-
The 57-year-old Murchek was in- operators in exchange for more towing 40,000 residents. Meth is also a prob- hen, a Chicago-based national writer,
dicted in April. He had planned to run work. He is serving a 188-month prison lem. can be reached at [email protected] or on
for sheriff in the northwestern Indiana term. “Throw a rock, hit a house, and Twitter @scohenAP.

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FBI Raids House, Storage Unit 20 Year Old Sentenced To Six
Of Former Ohio House Speaker Months For Threats Made At
Waite High School (Toledo)
By: Julie Carr Smyth that have been used — from bullying
AP STATEHOUSE CORRESPONDENT to threats to downright extortion — are TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A 20-year-old message from Costet threatening to “hit
embarrassing,” he said. man who threatened a shooting at an up” Waite High School in Toledo if a girl
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Federal Ohio high school has been sentenced to didn’t agree to have sex with his friend.
agents searched former Republican Smith said some people have sug- six months in jail.
Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger’s gested he should cut a deal to end the Costet also posted photos of him
southwest Ohio home and a nearby stalemate. The Blade reports Christian Costet holding what turned out to be a non-
storage unit Wednesday, apparently was sentenced Tuesday in Toledo after functional replica firearm later found at
part of an investigation into the money “Let me be very clear. I won’t make a previously pleading no contest to induc- an abandoned home.
behind his international travel and lav- deal today, tomorrow, ever with people ing panic.
ish lifestyle while serving as one of the that act like this. It’s despicable. I want Costet’s attorney says his client nev-
state’s most powerful politicians. nothing to do with it,” he said. “I came Police arrested Costet in February er intended to harm anyone and made a
to Columbus with my integrity, I’m go- after a parent reported to police that joke “in very poor taste.” Costet said in
FBI spokesman Todd Lindgren con- ing to leave here with my integrity — students had seen a Facebook group court that he regrets his mistake.
firmed that the agency was “conducting whether I win or not.”
law enforcement activities” in the area. State Patrol Investigating Injury
They visited his home on State Route Smith’s chief rival, state Rep. Larry Crash In Paulding County
350 in Clarksville and a storage unit in Householder, a Republican from Perry
Wilmington. County and former speaker, fired back. Crane Township – The Ohio State 18, of Antwerp were transported via
Highway Patrol’s Van Wert Post is inves- helicopter to Parkview North Regional
Rosenberger’s lawyer, David Axelrod, “It’s my understanding that Rep- tigating an injury crash that occurred Hospital where they are listed in stable
said his client was cooperating with resentative Smith made a litany of at 11:35 A. M. last Tuesday morning condition.
authorities, reiterating the former law- unfounded allegations that are un- on US127 at State Route 111 east, in
maker’s position that he has “acted law- equivocally false. I don’t believe wild ac- Paulding County. Seat belts were in use at the time of
fully and ethically.” cusations and name calling is a respon- the crash and helped to minimize in-
sible course to resolving conflicts and A 2015 Chevrolet Silverado pickup juries. Alcohol is not believed to be a
We previously offered to provide the only leads to greater divides,” House- truck, driven by Cameron Stork, age 17, factor and the crash remains under in-
information sought today by warrant, holder said in a statement. of Defiance, was southbound on US127 vestigation.
and today voluntarily provided addi- and turned left (east) at State Route 111
tional information not covered by the The escalating chaos prompted into the path of a northbound 2005 Toy- The Ohio State Highway Patrol was
warrant,” Axelrod said in a statement. Democrats to slam the GOP caucus for ota Corolla, driven by Chet Clevinger, assisted on scene by the Paulding
“Speaker Rosenberger has also com- bringing dysfunction, chaos and embar- age 17, of Antwerp. The Silverado and County Sheriff’s Office, Paulding Fire
plied with a requirement to file legal rassment on the chamber. the Corolla collided in the intersection and EMS, and Gideon’s towing and re-
disclosure forms regarding gifts, meals and came to rest in the roadway. covery.
and travel.” Today’s developments are symptoms
of a sickness in the capital,” said Demo- Stork was transported to a Defiance The Ohio State Highway Patrol re-
Rosenberger, 37, resigned from the cratic gubernatorial candidate Richard area hospital via Paulding EMS where minds motorists to always buckle up,
House last month after saying he was Cordray. “It’s no secret our legislature he was treated and released. Clevinger and to use caution at intersections al-
aware the FBI was asking questions has gone completely off the rails as a and a passenger, Kaitlyn Clevinger, age lowing ample time for vehicles which
about his activities and had protectively result of one-party rule.” have the right of way.
hired Axelrod, a criminal defense attor-
ney. While speaker, Rosenberger took Speaker Pro Tem Kirk Schuring, Fulton County Grand Jury
trips, sometimes with lobbyists present, a veteran Republican lawmaker from Hands Down Fifteen Indictments
to Europe, Israel, Iceland and various Canton, announced Wednesday that he
U.S. cities and rented a luxury Colum- was canceling sessions for the remain- On May 21, 2018, the Fulton Coun- ous physical harm to them.
bus condo from a wealthy GOP donor. der of this week because of an impasse ty Grand Jury considered indictments ANDREW J. PETERS age 26, of
on selecting Rosenberger’s successor. charging individuals with Fulton Coun-
The FBI investigation has clouded ef- ty crimes, according to Fulton County Stryker, OH, was indicted on one count
forts to elect Rosenberger’s replacement Schuring said Smith has support Prosecuting Attorney Scott A. Hasel- of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicat-
in the House, which is unable to pass from 70 percent of the caucus but can- man. ed and one count of Failure to Comply
any new laws until the issue is resolved. not get to the 50 necessary votes be- With Order or Signal of a Police Offi-
cause of some holdouts. MARK J. MURAR, age 5O, of Lyons, cer. On or about May 12, 2018, he al-
House Finance Chairman Ryan OH, was indicted on one count of Ille- legedly operated a motor vehicle while
Smith, of Gallia County, told reporters “I’ve been around for a long time,” he gal Manufacture of Drugs. On or about under the influence of alcohol. He also
that he believes he has the votes to win, said. “I think this is unprecedented that February 4, 2018, he allegedly manu- allegedly failed to stop his motor vehicle
but that his chief rival and his allies are we have a faction of our caucus who factured hashish. after receiving a visible or audible sig-
using “despicable” tactics to sabotage has decided to break with tradition and nal from a police officer, after allegedly
the vote — including leaking false infor- not support our nominee, particularly ROBERT B. RINGLER, II age 48, causing a substantial risk of serious
mation to reporters that his house, like a nominee who won by such an over- of Wauseon, OH, was indicted on one physical harm to persons or property.
Rosenberger’s, had been raided by the whelming margin.” count of Possession of Heroin. On or
FBI. about February 24, 2018, he allegedly AUGUSTINE A. CHAPA, age 30, of
Major Ohio business groups and possessed heroin. Wauseon, OH, was indicted on one
“Frankly, the tactics in the last week others have expressed dismay at the count of Trespass in a Habitation When
leadership stalemate, citing potential DEREK R. APGER, age 28, of Fay- a Person is Present or Likely to be Pres-
damage to the state’s economy from the ette, OH, was indicted on one count of ent, one count of Aggravated Burglary,
infighting and delays in key legislation. Aggravated Burglary, one count of Bur- and one count of Having Weapons While
glary, one count of Trespass in a Habita- Under Disability. On or about April 7,
RAID ... Former Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger arrives at his Clarksville, tion When a Person is Present or Likely 2018, he allegedly trespassed in an oc-
Ohio home where he is greeted by an FBI agent Wednesday, May 23, 2018. An FBI to be Present, one count of Aggravated cupied structure with a deadly weapon
spokesman confirmed Wednesday, that the agency was “conducting law enforce- Menacing, one count of Assault, and when a person was present or likely to
ment activities” in the area. Rosenberger resigned from the House last month after one count of Criminal Damaging, On or be present. He also allegedly possessed
saying he was aware the FBI was asking questions about his activities and that about April 29, 2018, he allegedly tres- a firearm when he was not relieved from
he’d hired criminal defense attorney David Axelrod (John Hamilton/Wilmington passed in an occupied structure when disability and while under Indictment
News Journal via AP) a person was present, with purpose to for a felony offense of violence.
commit a criminal offense and allegedly
Ohio Man Who Killed Bible inflicted, attempted, or threatened to RICHARD A. GOBLE, age 30, of Defi-
Carrying Salvation Army Worker inflict physical harm on that person. He ance, OH, was indicted on one count of
also allegedly caused substantial risk of Theft and one count of Misuse of Credit
Gets Life In Prison physical harm to another’s property. Cards. On or about October 13, 2017
to October 16, 2017, he allegedly stole
CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland who was dressed in an orange jail out- SIMON D. ROTH, age 18, of Arch- a credit card and allegedly used It to
man who fatally shot a uniformed Sal- fit with his wrists shackled to his waist. bold, OH, was indicted on one count of purchase property valued at more than
vation Army worker carrying a Bible was “We still become dead to the world.” Tampering With Evidence. On or about $1,000 but less than $7,500.
sentenced Monday to life in prison with- April 30, 2018, he allegedly tampered
out parole for what the judge called a Cuyahoga County Judge Steven Gall with evidence in an official proceeding AMBER L CLARK age 33, of Napo-
“senseless act of random violence.” said he found it incomprehensible that or investigation. leon, OH, was Indicted on one count of
Jones would try to justify his actions. Theft and one count of Misuse of Credit
William Jones, 27, had pleaded guilty Beyond the life sentence, Gall added de- OLIVIA G. LADD, age 18, of Wauseon, Cards. On or about October 13, 2017
to aggravated murder and other charges cades more time behind bars for other OH, was indicted on one count of Bur- to October 16, 2017, she allegedly stole
in the Dec. 2 slaying of 21-year-old Jar- charges Jones faced in connection with glary and one count of Trespass in a a credit card and allegedly used it to
ed Fier-Plesec, who was shot in the head carjackings that followed the shooting. Habitation When a Person is Present or purchase property valued at more than
at close range as he left an apartment Likely to be Present. On or about May $1,000 but less than $7,500. 18282.
complex lobby to collect money at one of Investigators said Jones ran away 3, 2018, she allegedly trespassed in
the charity’s kettles. from the apartment building, pulled a an occupied structure with purpose to COURTNEY N. TAYLOR, age 22, of
woman from her car and sped off, then commit a criminal offense. Van Wert, OH, was indicted on one
Jones didn’t directly address that stole three more cars and shot a woman count of Identity Fraud and one count
during the sentencing when he read a in the leg during one carjacking. KYLIAH M. WALLACE, age 21, of of Theft. On or about January 12, 2017
statement referencing police killings Wauseon, OH, was indicted on one to January 13, 2017, she allegedly used
of unarmed black people, prosecutors’ Police later surrounded and arrested count of Possession of Cocaine. On or the personal identifying Information of
pursuit of a potential death sentence Jones in a suburban Lakewood parking about February 11,.2018, she allegedly another with Intent to hold herself to
in his case, unfair treatment of blacks lot where they said he had taken a car possessed cocaine. be the other person. She also alleged-
in the justice system, and the value of from a woman. ly stole property valued at more than
black lives. DAVID A. LANTZ age 38, of Oak- $1,000 but less than $7,500.
At the time, Jones was on post-prison wood, OH, was Indicted on ten counts
“Buried in dirt or buried behind bars release supervision after serving nearly of Pandering Sexually Oriented Mat- MATTHEW J. WELCH, age 45, of
— what’s the difference?” said Jones, two years for a previous armed carjack- ter Involving a Minor and 11 counts of Archbold, OH, was indicted on one
ing. Pandering Obscenity Involving a Minor. count of Grand Theft. On or about June
On or about March 18, 2017 to April 1, 2015 to January 5, 2018, he alleg-
14, 2017, he allegedly knowingly pur- edly stole property valued at more than
chased or possessed obscene material $7,500 but less than $150,000.
that showed a minor participating in
sexual activity. NICHOLAS D. HASTY, age 26, of
Swanton, OH, was indicted on one
LAWRENCE R. MAROWELLI, age count of Domestic Violence. On or about
31, of Pioneer, OH, was indicted on one April 13, 2018, he allegedly caused or
count of Improperly. Handling Firearms attempted to cause physical harm to a
in a Motor Vehicle and two counts of family or household member.
Aggravated Menacing. On or about May
13, 2018, he allegedly knowingly had a It should be noted that an Indict-
loaded firearm In a motor vehicle. He ment is merely an accusation, and that
also allegedly knowing caused two peo- all criminal defendants are presumed
ple to believe that he would cause seri- innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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Indiana Woman Sentenced For Teen Pleads Guilty After
Killing A Mom, Claiming Her Baby Michigan School Threat Arrest
ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana Prosecutors have said that Jones drove
woman will spend up to 30 years in pris- to Samantha J. Fleming’s home in Ander- PAW PAW, Mich. (AP) — A 15-year- Van Buren County Prosecutor Michael
on for killing a mother and trying to pass son in 2015 and posed as a state child old student who was arrested in March Bedford says the court determined the
off the woman’s 3-month-old baby as her services worker. Jones allegedly told the after threatening violence at his school case would be handled as a juvenile
own. 23-year-old Fleming she was there to drive and the discovery of guns, ammunition matter.
her and the baby to a court hearing. and pipe bomb materials at his south-
The Herald Bulletin reports that western Michigan home has entered Authorities have said the Paw Paw
39-year-old Geraldine R. Jones was sen- Fleming’s body later was found in guilty pleas in the case. High School student’s family alerted
tenced Friday in Anderson, Indiana. Jones Jones’ Gary home. Fleming had been authorities to the threat and investiga-
also was ordered to serve 10 years’ proba- stabbed; her body doused in bleach. The boy pleaded guilty this week to tors believed he had planned an attack
tion. She pleaded guilty to voluntary man- explosives and firearms charges. He ear- the school. Classes were canceled the
slaughter and criminal confinement. Jones told family and neighbors she lier faced additional charges including day after his arrest as a precaution. A
was pregnant with twins. making a terrorist threat. search of the high school determined it
was safe.
Northern Ohio Couple Dies From Sentencing is scheduled for June 5.

Injuries Suffered In SUV Fire Williams County Grand
Jury Indicts Twenty
PORT CLINTON, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Route 2 in northern Ohio’s Ottawa
authorities say a man whose wife died County. It was engulfed in flames within The Williams County Grand Jury grounds of a detention facility, a third
when their SUV caught fire has suc- seconds. convened on Tuesday, May 22, and degree felony, and two counts of aggra-
cumbed to his injuries. handed down indictments against 20 in- vated possession of drugs, each a fifth
Dennis Svihlik, of Garfield Heights, dividuals who face a total of 39 charges. degree felony. It is alleged that Nelson
The Ohio State Highway Patrol re- was sitting in the front passenger seat Those indicted include: possessed methamphetamine and Fen-
ports that 71-year-old Dennis John Svi- and rolled out of the SUV before it tanyl and tried to carry them into the
hlik died early Sunday at a Cleveland stopped, causing the injuries that led to Michael L. Bail, 47, of West Unity was Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio
hospital. his death. indicted on a total of four counts includ- on or about November 10, 2017.
ing two counts of aggravated possession
The patrol says the 2005 Chevy Trail- Sixty-five-year-old Jo Ann Svihlik, of drugs, each a fifth degree felony; one Krystal L. Oehler, 36, of West Unity
blazer caught fire Friday afternoon near who was driving, couldn’t get out and count of possession of drugs, a fifth de- was indicted on a total of five counts in-
the Lakeside-Marblehead exit on State died at the scene. gree felony; and one count possession cluding three counts of aggravated pos-
of heroin, a fourth degree felony. It is session of drugs, each a fifth degree fel-
Ohio State Settles Age Bias alleged that, on or about February 2, ony; one count of possession of heroin,
Lawsuit Filed By 2 Instructors 2018, Bail possessed or used meth- a fifth degree felony; and one counts of
amphetamine, Tramadol, and cocaine. possession of drugs, a fifth degree felo-
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State length of their contracts was cut. Their Specifications to the counts include that ny. One aggravated possession charge is
University has agreed to pay $765,000 complaint alleged a program director Bail was in possession of $1900, which in relation to an August 2017 incident
and review its policies to settle an age equated working with older instructors it is believed was instrumentally used in when it is alleged that Oehler possessed
discrimination lawsuit filed by two wom- as “herding hippos.” the offenses, at the time of the offense or used methamphetamine. The other
en who said they were forced to retire as and that those funds are subject to sei- four charges are in relation to an inci-
instructors. The two women will split about zure and forfeiture. dent which occurred on or about Feb-
$440,000 in back pay. The Columbus ruary 2, 2018. It is alleged that Oehler
The Columbus Dispatch reports Juli- firm that filed the lawsuit with AARP at- Amber N. Birky, 25, of Alvordton was possessed or used methamphetamine,
anne Taaffe and Kathryn Moon sued the torneys will receive $325,000. indicted on one count of endangering heroin, Hydrocodone, and film patch-
school in 2015. Both taught English as children, a third degree felony. It is al- es. Specifications to the counts include
a second language. Moon is 67 and Ta- An Ohio State spokesman says the leged that Birky, on or about October that Oehler was in possession of $1930,
affe is 62. school doesn’t believe it acted unlawful- 12, 2017, allowed a child under the age which it is believed was instrumentally
ly and settled “in the interest of resolv- of 18 to be on the same property and used in the offenses, at the time of the
They retired in late 2014 after the ing this matter.” within 100 feet of certain criminal ac- offense and that those funds are subject
tions when she knew that those actions to seizure and forfeiture.
Ohio Toddler Dies A Day were occurring.
After Being Struck In Street Race William L.C. Ogle, 23, of Montpelier
Ronald M. Bohmler, 29, of Wauseon was indicted on one count of operating
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A toddler has died an intersection when they were struck was indicted on one count of illegal con- a vehicle under the influence of alcohol
a day after police say she and her mother Wednesday. Two teens who graduated veyance of prohibited items onto the or drug of abuse, a first degree misde-
were struck by two Florida teenagers who high school on Monday each face two grounds of a detention facility, a third meanor, and one count of hiring fire-
were street racing. counts of vehicular homicide and street degree felony; one count of traffick- arms in a motor vehicle, a fifth degree
racing. A 20-year-old passenger in one of ing in drugs, a fifth degree felony; and felony. It is allege that on or about May
John Reisinger of Tampa told the Tam- the cars also was charged with street rac- one count of possession of drugs, a fifth 16, 2018 that Ogle was driving a vehicle
pa Bay Times that his niece’s 21-month- ing. degree felony. It is alleged that, on or while impaired and that he was carrying
old daughter Lillia died Thursday. The about September 11, 2017, Bohlmer a firearm in the vehicle at the time.
girl’s mother, 24-year-old Jessica Rauben- Reisinger said the mother and daugh- carried Xanax onto the grounds of the
olt of Jeromesville, Ohio, died Wednesday. ter were in Florida while her husband was Corrections Center of Northewst Ohio Joel S. Ramos, 44, of Bryan was
getting certified as a pilot, and bad weath- and that he has previously been con- indicted on one count of domestic vio-
Police say Raubenolt was pushing Lil- er delayed their return. victed of a drug offense. lence, a third degree felony. It is al-
lia in a stroller and crossing legally at leged that Ramos caused or attempted
Kaleb M. Craig, 18, of Edgerton was to cause harm to a family member on
Ohio Village Where Police indicted for breaking and entering, a or about April 30, 2018 and that Ramos
Chief Was Slain Loses Another fifth degree felony. The indictment al- has previous been convicted of two or
leges that Craig broke into a residence more domestic violence offenses.
KIRKERSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A central ing an autopsy. with the purpose to commit a theft of-
Ohio village where the police chief was The death of Hughes, who had been on fense on or about December 26, 2017. Tyler R. Richards, 38, of Alvordton
killed in the line of duty last year has lost was indicted on count of aggravate pos-
another chief. the job for only two months, comes after Matthew J. Harris, 34, of Edgerton session of drugs, a fifth degree felony.
Chief Steven Eric DiSario was fatally shot was indicted on one count of aggravated It is alleged that Richards possessed or
Kirkersville Chief James Hughes Jr. while answering a call about a hostage possession of drugs, a fifth degree felo- used methamphetamine on or about
died unexpectedly at his home in the Co- situation in May 2017. ny. It is alleged that Harris possessed August 31, 2017.
lumbus suburb of Reynoldsburg on Friday or used methamphetamine on or about
night. Hughes was appointed in March after August 31, 2017. Lacone Scott, 38, of Bryan was in-
the last chief resigned. dicted on one count of tampering with
Terry Ashcraft, mayor of the Licking Codie R. Haskell, 26, of Alvordton was evidence, a third degree felony, and one
County village 25 miles east of Columbus, Ashcraft said the county sheriff’s office indicted on one count illegal cultivation count of possession of heroin, a fifth de-
says the cause of death is unknown pend- will help out in the village of about 500 of marijuana, a second degree felony, gree felony. It is alleged that on or about
people until a new chief can be appointed. and one count of endangering children, May 19, 2018 that Scott possessed or
a third degree felony. It is alleged that, used heroin and tried to destroy or con-
Indiana Man Receives Life on or about October 12, 2017, Haskell ceal or destroy the evidence during the
Term For Deaths Of Seven Women cultivated marijuana within the vicinity investigation.
of a school or juvenile.
LIFE SENTENCE ... This file photo pro- CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — A former Devon A. Shidler, 20, of Hicksville
vided by the Lake County, Ind., Sher- Marine who admitted to killing seven Brandon S. John, 29, of West Unity was indicted for improperly handling
iff’s Department shows Darren Vann, women in a plea deal with Indiana pros- was indicted on one count of aggravated firearms in a motor vehicle. It is alleged
of Gary, Ind. Vann, a former Marine ecutors has been sentenced to seven life possession of drugs, a fifth degree fel- that, on or about April 24, 2018, Shidler
who admitted to killing seven women sentences. ony. It is alleged that John possessed carried a loaded firearm in a motor vehi-
in a plea deal with Indiana prosecutors, or used methamphetamine on or about cle and that the firearm was accessible
was sentenced Friday, May 25, 2018, Darren Vann was to be tried in Oc- August 29, 2017. to the operator or any passenger with-
to seven life sentences. In entering the tober in the strangulation deaths of out leaving the vehicle.
plea deal, Vann was spared a death sen- 19-year-old Afrikka Hardy of Hammond, Kayleen K. Justinger, 26, of Defi-
tence. (Lake County Sheriff’s Depart- and 35-year-old Anith Jones of Mer- ance was indicted for failure to appear, Raven A. Sipes, 24, of Alvordton was
ment via AP, File) rillville. Prosecutors were seeking the a fourth degree felony. It is alleged that indicted for aggravated possession of
death penalty for Vann in their deaths. Justinger failed to appear as required drugs, a fifth degree felony. It is alleged
by the court in connection with a felony that, on or about August 31, 2017, Sipes
In entering the plea deal, Vann was charge on or about May 10, 2018. possessed or used methamphetamine.
spared a death sentence when he was
sentenced Friday. Nicholas A. Karpanal, 39, of Waldron, Caleb M. Smart-Bibbs, 20, of Toledo
Michigan was indicted on one count of was indicted on two counts of harass-
Authorities say the 47-year-old Vann failure to comply with the order of a sig- ment by inmate, each a fifth degree fel-
preyed on women in an area of Gary, In- nal of a police officer, a third degree felo- ony. It is alleged that Smart-Bibbs spat
diana, known as a hangout for prosti- ny; two counts of felonious assault, each on two corrections officers on or about
tutes and drug users. a second degree felony; and one count of April 5, 2018.
aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth
Vann was arrested in October 2014 degree felony. It is alleged that, on or Timothy A. Thompson II, 31, of Hicks-
as Hammond police investigated the about May 11, 2018, Karpanal caused ville was indicted on one count of illegal
killing of Hardy, whose body was found or attempted to cause harm to others conveyance of prohibited items onto the
in a bathtub inside a Hammond motel as well as fled from or willfully tried to grounds of a detention facility, a third
room. flee from a police officer. It is also alleged degree felony, and one count of aggra-
that Karpanal possessed or used Meth- vated possession of drugs, a fifth degree
Vann, who received an “other than amphetamine. felony. It is alleged that Thompson pos-
honorable” discharge in 1993, moved to sessed methamphetamine and tried to
Gary after his July 2013 release from a Virginia A. Meadows, 48, of Edger- carrying it into the Corrections Center
Texas prison where he served time on a ton was indicted on one count of aggra- of Northwest Ohio on or about March 6,
sexual assault charge involving a pros- vated possession of drugs, a fifth degree 2018.
titute. felony. It is alleged that Meadows pos-
sessed or used methamphetamine on or It should be noted that an Indictment
about August 31, 2017. is merely an accusation, and that all
criminal defendants are presumed inno-
Michael V. Nelson, 46, of Grelton, cent until and unless proven guilty.
Ohio was indicted on one count of illegal
conveyance of prohibited items onto the

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Indiana Teacher Out Of Hospital After Stopping School Shooting

RELEASED ... In this undated photo, posted a video on Twitter saying she room while the class was taking a test Students were bused to the Nobles-
provided by Southern Illinois Universi- met Seaman during a visit to Noblesville Friday. He told ABC News that Seaman ville High School gym, where hundreds
ty, Jason Seaman, a defensive end for West Middle School around midday Sat- threw a basketball at the shooter and of parents and other family members
the SIU football team, poses for a photo urday. ran toward the bullets as screaming arrived to retrieve them.
in Carbondale, Ill. Seaman, now a sci- students sought cover behind a table.
ence teacher at Noblesville West Middle “He is that hero teacher who stopped Authorities referred to a prompt and
School in Noblesville, Ind., subdued a the shooter from hurting more young “If it weren’t for him, more of us heroic response at the school but didn’t
student armed with two handguns who people,” Brooks said. would have been injured for sure,” the confirm accounts of Seaman tackling
opened fire inside his classroom Friday, seventh grader said. the student or describe the role of the
May, 25, 2018. The assailant wounded The only other person shot, student resource officer who was stationed at
classmate and Seaman whose swift in- Ella Whistler, was in critical but stable Jeremy Seaman told The Indianapo- the school.
tervention was credited with saving condition, according to her family. They lis Star that his brother was shot three
lives. (Southern Illinois via AP) released a statement saying they were times and underwent surgery. He said When asked to elaborate on his
still trying to process “what happened Jason Seaman was a defensive end for praise of the response, Indiana State
By: Rick Callahan and why.” Southern Illinois University’s football Police Superintendent Doug Carter
ASSOCIATED PRESS team and had never been a person to said: “Wait ‘til one day we can tell you
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — An Indi- President Donald Trump sent a tweet run away. that story. You’ll be proud of them, too.”
ana science teacher was released from Saturday thanking Seaman “for his
a hospital a day after he was shot while heroic act in saving so many precious Investigators said the shooter had Noblesville High School senior Jack-
tackling an armed student inside his young lives. His quick and automatic asked to be dismissed from the class son Ramsey started a GoFundMe fund-
classroom. action is being talked about all over the before returning with two guns. He was raising effort for Seaman. He said his
Noblesville police Lt. Bruce Barnes world!” arrested “extremely quickly” following girlfriend’s sister was in a classroom
confirmed Saturday that Jason Seaman the shooting around 9 a.m. Friday, local adjacent to the shooting.
was discharged from Methodist Hospital Vice President Mike Pence, the for- police Chief Kevin Jowitt said.
in Indianapolis. mer governor of Indiana, also credited The goal is to “repay a deed that can-
Republican U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks the teacher’s “courageous action” for Authorities didn’t release the stu- not be repaid,” Ramsey said. “He saved
saving lives during the shooting at the dent’s name or say whether he had been the lives of so many students.”
suburban Indianapolis school. in trouble before but indicated he like-
ly acted alone. Police said the student The campaign had raised nearly
“We’re all proud of you Jason and are didn’t appear to be injured. $50,000 by 10 p.m. Saturday.
praying for you and those impacted and
recovering from injuries,” Pence said in Stonebraker said he knew the sus- The attack came a week after a
his own tweet. pected gunman. He described him as “a shooting at a high school in Santa Fe,
nice kid most of the times” and said he Texas, that killed eight students and
Janna Lynas of Noblesville, whose often joked with the classmates. two teachers, and months after the high
son was coached by Seaman in football, school attack that killed 17 people in
said the teacher is a hero “and everyone “It’s just a shock he would do some- Parkland, Florida. The Florida attack
here feels it.” thing like that,” Stonebraker said. inspired students there and across the
country to call for more restrictions on
“I believe it was probably very in- Hours after the shooting, law en- access to guns.
stinctual with him. There was potential forcement agents sealed off part of an
for a lot of lives being lost,” Lynas said upscale neighborhood in Noblesville but Associated Press reporters Ken Kus-
Saturday. weren’t commenting on whether the mer in Indianapolis and Ed White in De-
suspect lived there. Sandy McWilliams, troit contributed to this report.
She said she wasn’t surprised to hear a member of a landscaping crew work-
that Seaman intervened to save stu- ing nearby, said six officers toting as- Follow Rick Callahan on Twitter:
dents. Lynas said Seaman emphasized sault rifles entered a home. https://twitter.com/Callahanwrick
character last year when he coached
her son. 15 Prison Inmates Earn
Associate’s Degrees In Michigan
“He made it very clear: Yes, we are
going to be playing football but if your IONIA, Mich. (AP) — Fifteen Michigan inmates and inspire change to the culture
grades aren’t good, you’re not going to inmates have received associate’s degrees of prison.
be playing football,” Lynas said. from Calvin College.
Shawn England, a student inmate who
Ethan Stonebraker, a student wit- The prisoners are the first in the Calvin is facing life without parole for first-degree
ness, said the shooter was acting suspi- Prison Initiative program to earn a degree. murder, said the program has given him
ciously when he walked into the class- The program, which launched in 2016, something to live for.
provides up to 20 inmates annually with
Medical Marijuana Ramp-Up the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s de- “This opportunity allows me to be more
In Ohio Sees Progress, Questions gree in ministry leadership. than just a prisoner, more than just a con-
vict for the rest of my life,” England said.
Will growing operations be able to we’ll be on track,” Hamlin said. “And if “My ultimate dream is to be a professor
ramp up in time to meet initial demand? they’re not, we’ll know that soon.” and be able to teach,” said inmate gradu- Todd Cioffi, co-director of the Calvin
Will legal and administrative challeng- ate Dustin Gordon. “This program has in- Prison Initiative, said it’s easy for inmates
es tangle the rollout in red tape? Will FARM TO PHARM stilled in me a deep need to pay it forward.” to lose hope after being incarcerated for a
enough doctors obtain certificates to Neither testing labs nor dispensaries long time.
serve needy patients? have yet been chosen, as more logisti- The program currently enrolls 55 stu-
cal and legal issues are ironed out. Once dents. Inmates from any of the men’s pris- “They’ve gone from expecting the worst
Still, much progress has been made operational, those facilities will repre- ons in the Michigan Department of Cor- to now actually believing something good
since Ohio became the 25th state to le- sent the pipeline that carries marijuana rections system can apply. Each August may happen,” Cioffi said.
galize medical marijuana in 2016 and from growing sites to patients. about 20 admitted students are trans-
set Sept. 8 of this year as the launch Ohio Board of Pharmacy spokesman ferred to Richard A. Handlon Correctional He said the program has been a long
date. Cameron McNamee said a special meet- Facility in Ionia. time coming.
ing to announce dispensary license win-
Mark Hamlin, the Ohio Department ners was canceled recently because the The goal of the program, which is fund- “This is something that we dreamed of
of Commerce’s policy adviser on medical board was awaiting information from ed through private money, is to educate five or six years ago, so to see these first
marijuana, acknowledges the process background checks and applicants’ graduates is really beyond belief in a lot of
has been “bumpy.” But he said he hopes compliance with certain minimum cri- ways,” Cioffi said.
the public recognizes this is not just a teria.
short-term project. Up to 57 dispensaries will be licensed GRADUATION ... In this Monday, May 21, 2018 photo, students greet faculty and
at the board’s June meeting out of 376 staff after the Calvin Prison Initiative commencement at Richard A. Handlon Cor-
“It’s establishing a framework for a applications. McNamee said, as with the rectional Facility in Ionia, Mich. Fifteen inmates received associate’s degrees which
long-term industry that’s going to be grower process, release of the final list is are the first degrees given by Calvin College since the program started three years
here for a long time,” he said. “So we expected to prompt protests, both from ago. (Neil Blake /The Grand Rapids Press via AP)
want to get it right.” non-recipients and potentially from
communities that would host the medi- Ohio’s Controlled Hunting
A look at where things stand: cal marijuana stores. Applications Coming June 1st
GETTING GROWERS GOING “We are anticipating having to defend
Human error, unforeseen complica- our processes,” he said. COLUMBUS, OH – Applications will per hunt.
tions and legal disputes have marred He said the board plans a giant town soon be accepted for controlled deer Hunters will be randomly drawn from
the process of licensing marijuana cul- hall for licensed dispensers to try to and waterfowl hunts on selected areas
tivators, whose work is essential to get- jump start their set-up ahead of the during the 2018-2019 season, accord- submitted applications. Successful ap-
ting the program off the ground. Sept. 8 deadline. ing to the Ohio Department of Natural plicants will be notified and provided
Issues arising have included ques- The state got nine applications for Resources (ODNR). The application pe- additional hunt information by mail
tions about the constitutionality of a testing labs, two of which were disquali- riod opens on Friday, June 1, and runs and email. Applicants are encouraged
minority-business license allotment, a fied. Hamlin said those winners should through Tuesday, July 31. to visit Ohio’s Wildlife Licensing System
scorer with a criminal conviction and be announced in the next several weeks. online to view the status of their appli-
human error that caused a 25th grower PATIENT PREPARATIONS These special hunts are held on se- cation and, if selected, print their con-
to be allowed when the law called for 24. Already, 89 doctors have been cleared lected areas to provide additional oppor- trolled hunt permit.
Judges recently decided not to halt by the State Medical Board to recom- tunities for Ohio’s hunting enthusiasts.
the whole program over two of those mend medical marijuana once it’s legal. All applicants, youth and adult, must More specific information about
disagreements. Instead, they punted More are expected to be approved at the possess a 2018-2019 Ohio hunting li- hunt dates and locations, including op-
the disputes back to the state. As of Fri- board’s June meeting. cense and meet the age requirements to portunities dedicated to youth, women
day, 67 of 185 applicants for cultivator However, Executive Director A.J. apply for a controlled hunt. and mobility-impaired hunters, can be
licenses have filed administrative chal- Graber has warned that not all aspects found at wildohio.gov on the Controlled
lenges. of the state’s medical marijuana pro- Hunters can apply for the controlled Hunts page.
The state has doubled its number of gram will be fully operational by Sept. 8. hunts by completing the application
hearing officers to try to meet the de- Spokeswoman Tessie Pollock said that process online using Ohio’s Wildlife Li- ODNR ensures a balance between
mand. Hamlin said the state has hired should not create a problem, because censing System at wildohio.gov. There is wise use and protection of our natural
Ernst & Young to monitor ongoing li- the program is “scaleable” and so can be a non-refundable application fee of $3 resources for the benefit of all. Visit the
censing efforts as another strategy for brought online in phases without incon- ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
trying to keep the program on track. veniencing patients.
Hamlin said 25 growers large and The Pharmacy Board expects its toll-
small have received their preliminary free hotline to go live in June. McNamee
licenses and one large operator, Pure said operators at the call center in Belle-
Ohio Wellness, of Springfield, has been fontaine are already being trained to
inspected and two small ones should be answer doctors’ and patients’ questions
inspected next week. Another six opera- about the program, the sign-up process
tors have requested inspections. and how to use Ohio’s medical mari-
“We are kind of at a critical time right juana patient registry and portal. That’s
now, so if those cultivators are able to scheduled to launch in July.
get their certificates of operation, then The boards say giving doctors and
patients a venue for asking questions
and allowing them to start signing up
for care will smooth the rollout process,
as well as helping growers, testing labs
and dispensers begin to gauge demand.
Follow Julie Carr Smyth at http://
www.twitter.com/jcarrsmyth.

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NwOESC Approves Salary Schedule For 2018-19

The following actions were taken by Trainer-1 Yr 7/1/18-6/30/19 Topoleski, Amy E. In a recent study, the U.S. Department
the Northwest Ohio Educational Service •Approved the following certified con- Volkert, Michael L. of Education collected information on
Center Governing Board at their regular tracts and wage notices: Wachtman, Tiffany L. three common aspects of executive
meeting held May 23, 2018. Certified Limited-Aeschliman, Kristy Wade, Jennifer L. function: working memory (the ability to
A. CERT-1 Year 8/1/18-7/31/19, Alt- Wichman, Holly store and manipulate new information
The meeting was called to order at man, Melissa CERT-1 Year 8/1/18- Wise, Rhonda M. quickly), cognitive flexibility (the ability
6:30 pm by President Ron Crawford. All 7/31/19, Behrens, Gabrielle E Wittenmyer, Deborah to switch tasks) and inhibitory control
in attendance recited the Pledge of Al- CERT-1 Year 8/1/18-7-31-19, Bell, Zeigler, Lindy R. (teachers’ ratings of how easily each
legiance. Heidi M. CERT-4 Year 8/1/18- •Approved the following non-re- kindergartener was distracted or could
7/31/22, Biddix, Tammy L. CERT-1 newals: Gallaher, Eileen Interven- resist impulses). Researchers found
Judy Stuckey, NwOESC Preschool Year 8/1/18-7/31/19, Boyd, Tammie tion Specialist 07/31/2018, Frak- that regardless of race, income and ear-
Coordinator, shared information about J. CERT-1 Year8 / 1 / 1 8 - 7 / 3 1 / 1 9 , er, Christine Intervention Specialist ly childhood academic abilities, kinder-
the High Scope preschool curriculum Breininger, Olivia C. CERT-1 Year 07/31/2018 garteners who had executive function
used in NwOESC preschool programs. 8/1/18-7/31/19, Cooley, Kristen •Approved the following retire/rehire problems were more likely to struggle
This curriculum is a Step Up To Quality CERT-1 Year 8/1/18-7/31/19, Den- contracts: academically in subsequent years.
approved curriculum and was selected ham-Swank, Chanda CERT-1 Year Classified Limited Contracts: Ke-
by teachers and NwOESC administra- 8/1/18-7/31/19, Eckley, Lindsey M. arney, Susan M. CLASS-1 YR 8/1/18- SUPERINTENDENT: Ms. Kerri Gear-
tors. Judy and several special educa- CERT-1 Year 8 / 1 / 1 8 - 7 / 3 1 / 1 9 , 7/31/19 hart reported the administrative staff
tion supervisors recently attended a Ferguson, Mathew C. CERT- 4 Year •Approved membership in the Ohio and directors have been working to fin-
High Scope Conference in Detroit, MI. 8/1/18-7/31/22, Fitzenreiter, Eliza- Coalition for the Education of Chil- ish staff evaluations and input infor-
beth J. CERT-2 Year 8/1/18-7/31/20, dren with Disabilities for the period of mation into the state data collection
The board discussed recommenda- Gerig, Kathryn CERT-1 Year 8/1/18- 7/1/18-6/30/19. system for teacher evaluation – eTPES.
tions resulting from the recent salary 7/31/19, Giesige, Lisa J. CERT-1 •Approved a contract with Kristine S. Educators are rated Ineffective, Devel-
study. Approved the 2018-19 Salary Year 8/1/18-7/31/19, Goebel, Sue Fauver as an Independent Contractor to oping, Skilled, or Accomplished based
Schedule. A CERT-1 Year 8/1/18-7/31/19, Ham- provide School Psychological Services on their performance as well as student
growth. Over the next few months, a re-
The following items were approved view of handbooks, training plans, and
under the consent agenda format: observation/evaluation processes will
take place in preparation for the 2018-
•Approved Financial Transactions mersmith, Emily CERT-1 Year 8/1/18- for the period of 8/1/18-6/30/19. 19 school year. The NwOESC logo and
Cat’s Science Club to provide to 7/31/19, Hensley, Megan M. CERT-4 •Approved the following policy rec- website are being updated. The facility
NwOESC, 21st Century (Archbold MS), Year 8/1/18-7/31/22, Hurst, ommendations: cleaning plan for summer and beyond
Extended Learning Opportunity Servic- Nicole, C. CERT-1 Year 8/1/18- Policy 4121 Criminal History Record was shared. A project request has been
es for the period of 3/16/18-6/30/18. 7/31/19, James, Elizabeth A. CERT-1 Check revised initiated with Four County Career Cen-
NwOESC to provide to Bowling Green Year 8/1/18-7/31/19, Kaiser, Sabrina Policy 4162 Drug and Alcohol Test- ter for the construction of a small stor-
State University, Student Field Experi- M. CERT-1 Year 8/1/18-7/31/19, ing of CDL License Holders revised age shed. Four NwOESC staff are retir-
ences for the period 8/1/18-8/1/21. Keller, Kristina CERT-2 Year 8/1/18- Policy 7530 Lending of Center- ing this year, with 79 years combined
NwOESC to provide to Four County 7/31/20, Mason, Gail L. CERT-2 Year owned Equipment revised experience. Retirees were gifted with
Career Center, Speech Therapist Ser- 8/1/18-7/31/20, McCann, Lindsey Policy 7530.02 Staff Use of Per- crystal apples or platters as a show of
vices for the period 8/15/18-6/15/19. CERT-1 Year 8/1/18-7/31/19, Mc- sonal Communication Devices revised appreciation for their years of service.
NwOESC to provide to Paulding Ex- Coy, Kayla L. CERT-1 Year 8/1/18- Policy 7542 Access to Center Tech-
empted Village Schools, Independence 7/31/19, Millen, Christopher G. nology Resources from Personal Com- • Brenda Detmer, Intervention Spe-
Education Center Instructional Services CERT-1 Year 8/1/18-7/31/19, Nie- munication Devices revised cialist at Liberty Center
for the period 3/20/17-6/30/17. meyer, Karley K. CERT-1 Year 8/1/18- Policy 7543 Utilization of the Cen-
NwOESC to provide to Wauseon Ex- 7/31/19, Parks, Olivia S. CERT-1 Year ter’s Website and Remote Access to the •Jane Lighthill, Paraprofessional at
empted Village Schools, School Nurse 8/1/18-7/31/19, Pavel, Catlyn R. Center’s Network revised IEC
Consulting Services for the period of CERT-1 Year 8/1/18-7/31/19, Prigge, Policy 8400 School Safety revised
5/7/18-6/30/18. Kaela R. CERT-1 Year 8/1/18-7/31/19 Policy 8600.04 Bus Driver Cer- • Brenda Thierry, Intervention Spe-
NwOESC to provide to Williams Raitz, Erin, E. CERT-2 Year 8/1/18- tification revised cialist at the IEC
County Board of Development Disabili- 7/31/20, Rentschler, Jessie K. CERT-1 Policy 9141 School – Business Advi-
ties, Summer Enrichment Program for Year 8/1/18-7/31/19, Rittichier, Ron sory Council revised • Christie Weber, Paraprofessional at
the period of 6/5/18-7/31/18. CERT-1 Year 8/1/18-7/31/19, Roeh- •Approved joint agreements - Pur- Defiance
To approve Annual Service Agree- rig, Jackie L. CERT-1 Year 8/1/18- suant to R.C. 3313.82, R.C. 3313.821,
ments with the following districts for the 7/31/19, Ruffier, Alyssa M. CERT-1 and applicable law - appointing the CFO/TREASURER: Mr. Homer Hen-
2018-19 school year per R.C. 3313.845: Year 8/1/18-7/31/19, Schaper, Sara Business Advisory Council of the North- dricks shared that based on the results
• Central Local Schools CERT-1 Year 8/1/18-7/31/19, Se- west Ohio Educational Service Center to of the fiscal year 2017 Audit, NwOESC
• Edgerton Local Schools christ, Daniel S. CERT-4 Year 8/1/18- serve as the Business Advisory Council has received the Auditor of State Award
• Fayette Local Schools 7/31/22, Shook, Amber L. CERT-1 Year for the following school districts: for filing timely financial reports in ac-
• Hicksville Exempted Village 8/1/18-7/31/19, Waidelich, Joilyn • Archbold Area Local cordance with Generally Accepted Ac-
Schools CERT-1 Year 8/1/18-7/31/19, Warner, • Hicksville Exempted Village counting Principles (GAAP), as well as
• Northeastern Local Schools Page CERT-1 Year 6/1/18-7/31/18, • Pettisville Local receiving a “clean” audit report. A com-
• Pettisville Local Schools Weaver, Megan R. CERT-1 Year 8/1/18- •Entered into executive session to mendation for the work of the 10 staff
•LEAVES 7/31/19, Welling, Amy K. CERT-2 Year discuss the appointment, employment, members in the business office during
FMLA and Disability 8/1/18-7/31/20, Whitney, Adrian N. dismissal, discipline, promotion, demo- the 2016-2017 school year was extend-
•RETIREMENTS-Christie Weber, CERT-4 Year 8/1/18-7/31/22, Wil- tion, or compensation of a public em- ed, as each contributed to earning this
Paraprofessional, effective 6/1/18, helm, Jenna K. CERT-2 Year 8/1/18- ployee or the investigation of charges or award.
Brenda Thierry, Intervention Specialist, 7/31/22, Yoho, Tricia J. CERT-1 Year complaints against a public employee,
effective 5/31/2018 8/1/18-7/31/19 official, licensee or regulated individual. Training continues for business of-
•RESIGNATIONS- Lori Burcham, Certified Continuing Contracts-Doty, No action was taken. fice staff with the eFinance User Group
Admin Asst to Director of Special Ed, Amanda CERT-CONT 8/1/18, Kitchen- REPORTS: OSBA LEGISLATIVE LI- meeting in Massillon. District service
effective 6/30/2018, Victoria Delven- master, Jenifer CERT-CONT 8/1/18 AISON: Mr. Brian Baker shared several agreements for 2018-2019 will be load-
thal, Paraprofessional, effective 6/1/18, Certified Salary Notice legislative updates. The Senate passed ed into ODE’s online portal next month.
Estelle Eberle, Paraprofessional, ef- Amspoker, Brooke E. SB 246 and sent the bill to the House for Final program costs are being prepared
fective 7/31/2018, Kelly Hug, School Bauerle, Amy J consideration. The bill deals with posi- and will be distributed to the districts
Psychologist, effective 6/30/2018, Pat Bok, Amanda tive behavioral intervention supports in early June. Several staff members
Louzon, School Psychologist, effective Bowling, Mary and suspension and expulsion policies throughout the organization have been
6/15/2018, Melissa Sears, Office Co- Brandon, Mary K. for students in grades prekindergar- involved in compiling and reviewing stu-
ordinator, effective 05/14/2018, Megan Briskey, Shannon L. ten through three. The Senate Finance dent service data, which is part of the
Stevens, Speech Language Pathologist, Britton, Randy C. Committee heard sponsor testimony on billing process. The current cash bal-
effective 7/31/18, Julie Sunderman, Brown, Alissa R. HB 318, which prescribes qualifications ance across all funds was reviewed.
Paraprofessional, effective 05/25/2018. Bruot, Rhonda and training requirements for school
•EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDA- Burnett, Kathleen A. resource officers and appropriates $10 DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCA-
TIONS: CONTRACTS- Knueven, Jamie Chafins, Sarah E. million for grants to public and private TION: Mrs. Jill Gilliland shared end of
CERT-ADM-2YR 7/1/18-6/30/20, Rit- Chase, Jonathan schools for school safety programs and the year activities in the special educa-
ter, Kristine CERT-ADM-2YR 7/1/18- Corron, Robyn L. training. tion department including: reviewing
6/30/20, Sears, Melissa CLASS-ADM- Drummelsmith, Cara The Senate Education Committee related services caseloads, reviewing
1YR 5/14/18-6/30/18, Sears, Melissa Fouts, Jill N. heard proponent testimony on HB 87, service contracts and requests from our
CLASS-ADM-2YR 7/01/18-6/30/20 Fox, Jamie L. which requires funds returned to the school districts, planning for staffing
SALARY NOTICES- Johnston, Funnell, Glenda S. state because of a community school needs for the 2018-19 school year, and
Tammy 7/1/18-6/30/19, Johnston, Gleckler, Lisa M. enrollment audit to be credited back to year-end billing.
Tammy 4/9/18-6/30/18 Gribler, Catherine K. certain public school districts. The com-
CONTRACTS:Certified Limited- Bet- Grieser, Janet G. mittee passed and amended HB 438, DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM, IN-
tinger, Kristi CERT-1 Yr 5/22/18- Guzzonato, Kristi A. which deals with the composition and STRUCTION, & PROFESSIONAL DE-
12/30/18, Carrizales, Amanda CERT-1 Ham, Amie P. annexation of educational service cen- VELOPMENT: Mrs. Kris Dobbelaere
Yr 5/22/18-12/30/18, Franz, Angia- Herman, Dawn M. ters and local school districts. The bill’s gave an update on recent training at
la CERT-1 Yr 5/22/18-12/30/18, Hills, Bowen J. amendment requires the Ohio Facilities the SAS facility in North Carolina. The
LaPoint, Julie CERT-1 Yr 5/22/18- Hintz, Kalli D. Construction Commission to conduct a board was also updated on upcoming
12/30/18, Meyers, Lora CERT-1 Yr Hyland, Patricia third round of classroom facilities grant professional development events as well
08/1/18-07/31/18, Nastal, Ruth Johnson, Mandi A. funding for high-performing community as plans for professional development in
CERT-1 Yr 5/22/18-12/30/18, Norden, Krolak, Michelle A. schools. 2018-19.
Amber CERT-1 Yr 5/22/18-12/30/18, Kruse, Amy J. The bill now goes to the Senate for a
Opdycke, Debra CERT-1 Yr 08/01/18- Lentz, Jana L. full vote. The committee heard sponsor DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY: Mr.
07/31/19, Pinkava, Melissa CERT-1 Yr Mabee, Susan K. testimony on HB 360, which prescribes Chad Rex shared that he and Kris Dob-
5/22/18-12/30/18, Wesche, Samuel Maloney, Katherine E. suspensions and expulsion policies for belaere submitted a presentation pro-
CERT-1 Yr 5/22/18-12/30/18 McKibben, Dawn M. incidents of harassment, intimidation or posal for OESCA’s 2019 Fall Conference
Classified Limited-Anderson, Tiffany Mohring, Jody J. bullying. The committee conducted its to highlight the collaborative efforts be-
CLASS-1 Yr 5/22/18-12/30/18, Mutzfeld, Deborah K. fifth hearing on HB 21, which deals with tween NWOESC and NWOCA. The pre-
Clay, Lynne CLASS-1 Yr 5/22/18- Nixon, Scott G. the verification of community school sentation will focus on the professional
12/30/18 Culler, Dannica CLASS-1 Yr Noirot, Majorie S. enrollment. The House Education and learning opportunities that are created
5/22/18-12/30/18, Kamp, Laura Oberlin, Brenda K Career Readiness Committee accepted out of the strong collaboration between
CLASS-1Yr 7/01/18-6/30/19, Os- Olmsted, Patricia L. a substitute version of HB 591, which the two organizations.
trander, Brooke CLASS-1 Yr 5/22/18- Olnhausen, Lynnette revises the State Report Card rating
12/30/18, Rupp, Lisa CLASS-1 Yr Opdycke, Sarah M. system for public schools. The commit- Mr. Rex communicated that the cur-
5/22/18-12/30/18, Shinaver, Kristy Patterson, Julie J. tee amended HB 540, which revises the rent database system is being analyzed
CLASS-1 Yr 5/22/18-12/30/18, Si- Peters, Abbey statewide teacher evaluation framework in an effort to plan for the future and
mon, Kerri C L A S S - 1 Y r Ploegmakers, Lori A. (student growth aspect). create efficiencies. Another exciting up-
5/22/18-12/30/18 Ranzau, Christi D. OSBA STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LI- date was the involvement of Google in
Certified Supplemental-Fouts, Jill Reamsnyder, Nicole M. AISON: Mr. Jim George provided infor- the last Technology Leader meeting that
CPI Trainer-1 Yr 7/1/18-6/30/19, Reinbolt, Brittani D. mation relevant to student achievement. Mr. Rex leads in collaboration with John
Gensler, Kallie HQT Facilitator-1 Yr Reinking, Lynlee Students at Ashland City are building Mansel-Pleydell from NWOCA. Wauseon
7/1/18-6/30/19, Groll, Kelly C P I Renollet, Neeley J. worlds in Minecraft, based on the nov- also presented at the last meeting of the
Trainer-1 Yr 7/1/18-6/30/19, Hast- Rose, Mary E. els to boost reading skills. The project year. Attendance grew throughout the
ing, Steve CPI Trainer-1 Yr 7/1/18- Rosebrock, Annette E. requires students to read deeper to de- year with the last meeting reaching 40
6/30/19, Hasting, Steve HQT Facilita- Schlatter, Heidi M. sign their worlds and improves their attendees from 28 different organiza-
tor-1 Yr 7/1/18/6/30/19, Kovar, Sally Schroeder, Jacqueline understanding of the material. LeBron tions. A few other updates shared were
HQT-Facilitator-1 Yr 7/1/18-6/30/19, Semer, Lexie A. James is partnering with Ashland City the efforts toward migrating to Google’s
Kruse, MichelleHQT-Facilitator-1 Yr Shawber, Julie A. Schools to open a new school focusing email system on June 28, migrating to
7/1/18-6/30/19, Slattman, Troy Shively, Cheryl K. on social-emotional learning and STEM. Google’s calendar platform, and as the
CPI-Trainer-1 Yr 7/1/18-6/30/19, Sidle, Shanna Columbus City Schools is developing a new website design is near completion,
Slattman, Troy HQT-Facilitator-1 Yr Thiel, Alicia substance abuse prevention program the task of migrating content has be-
7/1/18-6/30/19, Volkert, Michael CPI- Thompson, Lori R. targeting students with special needs. gun.

•As all of the business of the evening
was complete, the meeting adjourned at
9:07 pm. The next regular meeting of
the board will be held at 6:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the NwOESC
office located at 205 Nolan Parkway,
Archbold, OH.

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North Central Graduates Look Forward To The Future

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10 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, May 30th, 2018

Archbold School Board Approves Numerous Contracts
In Preparation For 2018-2019 School Year

By: Nate Calvin under the direction of Miss Froehlich will be present- elich Softball-Leslie Simon Baseball- Bryce Williams,
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ing School Daze! They have been working hard to pre- Nic Rodriguez, Trevor Rupp Tennis-Luke McQuade,
pare. Connor Hagans*, Denver Beck. * denotes three sea-
The Archbold Board of Education approved numer- son Scholar Athlete
ous contracts among other items as they held their Staffing Changes 2018-2019- Mrs. Thiel will be
final meeting before the end of the 2017-2018 school going back to first grade following the large kin- Curriculum Report: Value Added Roster Verifica-
year. The board approved the April 2018 financial re- dergarten class from this year. Mrs. Shields will be tion- Staff members have been working in grades 4-12
ports, the five-year forecast as submitted, and appro- teaching fourth grade next year to reduce those class to link their teaching assignments to the student ros-
priation modifications as submitted. Seven donations sizes. Mrs. Frey will be moving to third grade to fill ters in the Value Added system. This link will provide
were accepted totaling $4,750 to be used for football the position left vacant by Mrs. Shields’ move. Due the staff with specific teacher level data based on stu-
bags and a $500 donation from Rivello Archbold LLC to these changes, there will be shifting some room dent progress. Value Added is one portion of student
was accepted for the Archbold R.O.C.K.S. program. assignments over the summer. In addition, Mrs. Jill growth measure in the OTES framework. The ratings
Among the other items the board approved were: Nafziger will be taking over the library due to Mrs. from the 2018 Ohio State Tests will be used as part
Rescinded approval of concession transfer, $1,382.40 Buehrer’s retirement and Mrs. Sarah Nafziger will be of the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System.
to Archbold Football Club, approved concession facilitating the computer lab next year.
transfer of $1,036.80 to Archbold Football Club, ap- Resident Educator Summative Assessment: Cur-
proved concession transfer of $345.60 to Girls’ Bas- Middle School Report: Student Council-AMS Stu- riculum Director Michelle Bagrowski offered con-
ketball Team, approved contract with Central Ohio dent Council has been active doing end of the year gratulations to the year 3 Resident Educators who
Medical Review (COMR) to complete the referral pro- activities, such as kickball and dodgeball tourna- all passed their RESA (Resident Educator Summative
cess as part of the Ohio Medicaid School Program ments. They have also organized a Spring Dance on Assessment) and once they complete their 4th year
from the 2018-2019 school year, approved the follow- May 18. 5th Grade. Arbor Day-On 4/27, Mayor Fry- of teaching, they will be able to apply for a 5-year
ing transfer: $335,000 from 003-9001 Wind Turbine man and the Street Department met AMS 5th grad- professional license. OELPA test results-The OELPA
Maintenance to 002-9914 HB 264 Debt Payment, ers for the annual Arbor Day tree planting in Ruih- (Ohio English Language Proficient Assessment) for
approved list of 2018 Graduates pending completion ley Park. Washington DC-Our largest group, 82 8th our students with Limited English Proficiency re-
of all state and local requirements as presented, au- graders along with 16 adult chaperones had a great sults were returned to us. Mrs. Croninger has done
thorized Great Lake Biomedical LTD as bus physical experience in our national capitol. The visit was high- a great job working with these students to help them
providers to administer and sign bus physical form lighted by a visit to the National Holocaust Memorial, acclimate to school. Because of her hard work, we
T-8 for Archbold Area School’s bus drivers for the special House of Representatives Gallery passes dur- had 5 students earn scores that allow them to be ex-
2018-2019 school year, approved continued mem- ing our US Capitol tour, a visit to the White House, ited from the program. 4 additional students earned
bership to the Ohio High School Athletic Association and participation in the Wreath Laying Ceremony at scores that allow them to be on trial mainstream.
for the 2018-2019 school year, approved a resolu- Arlington National Cemetery. TMS means that a student will likely be successful
tion for a Joint Agreement Appointing the Business with minimal additional resources. Their progress is
Advisory Council of the Educational Service Center Band-On 4/29 the 6th – 12th grade bands per- monitored, but back off services in most cases.
to Serve as the Business Advisory Council for the formed the National Anthem at the Mud Hens game.
School District, and approved a reassignment for Jill 5/7 was the “Pops” concert at AHS, featuring per- Ohio’s Proposed 2018 Test Dates Fall 2018: Grade
Nafziger from Elementary Computer Lab Aide to El- formances for all bands grades 5-12. Camp Palmer- 3 English language arts –Oct. 22 to Nov. 2, 2018 (Five
ementary Media Center Assistant for the 2018-2019 On May 7, AMS 6th graders went to Camp Palmer consecutive school days), High school end-of-course
school year. for a day of outdoor education and team building tests –Dec. 3 to Jan. 11, 2018 (Fifteen consecutive
The board also approved a reassignment for Sarah activities. The day included archery, crafts, wildlife school days). Spring 2019: English language arts -
Nafziger from Middle School Cashier to Elementary exploration, and trail activities. Fallen Timbers/ Fort March 25 to April 26, 2019 (15 consecutive school
Computer Lab Aide for the 2018-2019 school year, Meigs-Mr. Miller organized a field trip for all 8th grad- days), Mathematics, science and social studies - April
approved contracts for the following individuals as ers to tour local historical sites at the Fallen Timbers 1 to May 10, 2019 (15 consecutive school days). The
Summer 2018 student custodial workers: Angel Battlefield and Fort Meigs. Students learned about next regularly scheduled meeting of the Archbold
Huerta, Adam Walker, Aiden Warncke, Trevor Short, the time period and how events in our area helped School Board will take place on June 18th at 4:30pm
Tony Grime, Larryjose Tijerina, Zacchaeus Rocha shape our nation’s history. at Archbold High School.
and Thaddeus Rice, approved a contract for Ron Rice
as casual laborer for Summer 2018, effective May Choir-On May 4th, the Archbold 7th Grade Choir Nate can be reached at
11, 2018, approved a contract for Brenda Beck as competed in adjudicated competition at Archbold [email protected]
Homebound Tutor for the 2017-2018 school year, not High School and received an Excellent Rating (II). On
to exceed 5 hours per week, effective May 11, 2018, May 20, the Choirs held their annual Spring Concert. CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE
approved a supplemental contract for Garrett Grime ROCKS-Archbold ROCKS sponsored a guest speaker,
as a Freshman Baseball Coach for the 2017-2018 Brad Hurtig, for a schoolwide assembly on May 8. Hilltop High School Pays
school year, effective March 19, 2018, and approved Brad shared his story about developing a mindset to
a 2-year contract for Christine Ziegler, Treasurer be- overcome life’s challenges. Also, a group of Archbold process was far from easy in the early going.
ginning August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2020 with ROCKs students meeting attendance and academic Riley then divulged what became the defining mo-
a revision to vacation day entitlement from 20 days goals enjoyed a day at Cedar Point on May 17. Sev- ment that made his decision easier. “We had an indi-
to 25 days. eral ROCKs staff members attended the Ron Clark vidual who had a fundraiser going on here at Hilltop
The final approvals given by the board before Academy in Florida May 14-16. that not only produced one Honor Flight for a veter-
building report were a contract for Brenda Beck as an...but four Honor Flights were produced by this in-
Summer School Tutor for summer 2018, not to ex- Creative Ink-On May 11, Mrs. Miller and Ms. Hil- dividual. This person wants to be a pilot, and through
ceed 45 hours total, based on student progress and finger took a select group of 7th and 8th graders to his senior project he started a fundraiser where we did
performance, approved a contract for Andrew Beck represent AMS in the “Creative Writing, Ink” competi- a ‘slime event’ here at Hilltop. I got slimed, and many
as a Summer 2018 Student Custodial Worker, ap- tion at NwOESC. The 7th grade team was made up of of our teachers here got slimed as well, but it all went
proved a one-year supplemental contract for Ben Meg Mello, Kayla Perry, Annika DeLong, Cade Miller, for a good cause. That then proceeded to turn into a
Gericke as 7th grade boys’ basketball coach for the Devon Morris, and Seth Foth. The 8th grade was rep- color run / carnival activity. The person and the brains
2018-2019 school year, approved a 1.75% salary resented by Abbie Short, Carsyn Hagans, Adriana behind all that will get my Principal’s Award...Chase
increase to Christine Ziegler, Treasurer in year 1 of Garcia, Gavin Bailey, Ashton Kammeyer, and Sam Williams.”
contract beginning August 1, 2018 and ending July Ruffer. Carsyn placed 1st; and the team of Annika, On the morning of May 25, members of the Hilltop
31, 2019, approved a one-year supplemental con- Kayla, and Meg placed 2nd. National Teacher Ap- Student Council met up with Mr. Willard Miller of the
tract for Zeb Frank as JV Boys Basketball Coach for preciation Week-Was celebrated with staff luncheons Junior Wyse Post #669 of the American Legion in the
the 2018-2019 School year, and approved 61 supple- on Tuesday and Friday (courtesy of the Central Of- southeast yard of the Hilltop Schools to formally pres-
mental contracts for the 2018-2019 covering a wide fice) Transition Activities- On May 17 our 8th graders ent a check bearing the fruits of all the fundraising
variety of positions. visited AHS for an orientation program. On May 21, efforts. Presented by none other than the Principal’s
Superintendent Report: Superintendent Aaron the 4th grade visited AMS. NWOAL League Track-The Award winner, who is also the step-grandson of Mr.
Rex commented that the first full week of May was league track meet was held at Swanton on Saturday, Miller, the check was written for the amount of $3,000.
Teacher Appreciation Week. Rex acknowledged the May 12. The girls team placed first and the boys team “That’s a check for $3,000! That’s amazing,” said
outstanding staff at Archbold Area Schools and a third. Individual champions were: Sophie Rupp (HJ), Mr. Miller of the efforts that led up to the presentation.
small token of appreciation was shown by serving all Hailey Wooley (shot), Sean DeLeon (110 H), Tyler As to the Honor Flight use, he said “That will send
staff members lunch on various days that week. Hurst (HJ). quite a few guys and their helpers. The veterans...they
Rex informed the board of numerous events taking get to go for free, but the ones that go with them have
place in the district including Senior honors night, High School Report: Choirs State Competition- to pay. This helps the veterans take a guardian.” Mr.
awards night for our underclassmen, Four County On Friday, April 27th, three choral ensembles from Miller knows the program quite well, as he was an hon-
graduation, and high school graduation with the Archbold High School participated in the 2018 Ohio oree in 2011. “We went to all the memorials,” he said.
last day for students being May 30th. He stated that Music Education Association State Adjudicated “We went to the Vietnam Wall, and of course the World
the cleaning the track is taking place and will be fol- Event. The results are as follows: The Archbold Cho- War II...I was in World War II. We went to the cemetery
lowed by painting and re-striping. Rex thanked Chris rale received a I (Superior Rating) The Archbold Men’s and saw the changing of the guard. If I was to go again,
Ziegler and Susie Enderle for all of their work on the Chorus received a I (Superior Rating) The Archbold I’d have to take someone with me. Part of this (the do-
Frontline substitute system, adding that during the Women’s Chorus received a I (Superior Rating) Ex- nation) would go for that part, to be with a veteran.
transition to this online system they have been re- ams and Commencement – Senior Exams will be May A lot of the veterans might be in wheelchairs, so they
sponsible for the bulk of the work and data entry. 22- 24. Exams for grades 9-11 will be May 25-30. have to have somebody to go with them.”
The Bluestreak 5K is coming up on May 26th. Commencement will be May 27th at 2:30 pm. How did Chase come about the idea of embracing
Right now, there are approximately 150 people signed the Honor flight fundraising concept? “I went to Buck-
up to run the race and other activities will be going Triple Threat- The Archbold Athletic Boosters and eye Boys State,” he said, “...and they had all the other
on at the same time. Rex also extended a thank you the Athletic Department honored all HS athletes that kids stand whose schools supported Honor Flight. Our
to Maxwell Sauber for installing a new barrier system participated in three or more sports this year. The school was not one of them, and I wanted to be the
around the elementary playground. Sauber was able Athletic Boosters were thanked for their support of person that started it at our school.”
to raise all of the funds and then organize workers to these ambitious athletes. Spring Scholar Athletes- Looking up to his grandson, 92-year old Willard
The NWOAL honors Spring Scholar Athletes each said, “And you started something great too, I’ll tell you!”
year. To be recognized, a student athlete must be a
senior, letter in a spring sport, and have a 3.5 GPA Timothy can be reached at
throughout high school. Congratulations to these [email protected]
scholar athletes for their dedication to academic and
athletics: Track-Elizabeth Schmucker*, Nick Waid-

take out the old barriers
and put in the new. Rex
commented that it is great
to see young people like
Max take this type of ini-
tiative and provide com-
munity service to their
school.
Elementary Build-
ing Report: Giving Back-
Throughout the year, the
staff at Archbold Elemen-
tary pays to wear “pay day
jeans”. The money collect-
ed is used to donate back
to individuals or groups in
the community. This year,
the staff donated approxi-
mately $1300. Elemen-
tary principal Dorothy
Lambert thanked the staff
for their continued gener-
osity. Spring Musical- On
May 17, 2018 at 7:00 PM
in the high school audi-
torium, the third graders

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Delta Class Of 2018 Enjoys Perfect Weather For Graduation Night

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Williams County: ODOT Plans Active Summer

By: James Pruitt CR M. There will be a closure. ODOT is one needs them and a project needs to asked Lurkey to elaborate on the Cooper
THE VILLAGE REPORTER aware of the garage sales on U.S. 127 get done. The office can help find money Farms project. While the project is large
and will make sure to not work while the and that can be seen in the county. in scope, (adding 15 incubator sites)
The Ohio Department of Transporta- sales are ongoing, Raby said. since it doesn’t add any jobs, there is no
tion has several road projects planned “We want to make sure the results money to make improvements.
this summer. There will be a culvert replacement actually happen so that economic devel-
on SR 576 at straight-line marker 17. opment, the capital investments on the “Reality is Cooper Farms which is a
Representatives of the agency spoke The road will be closed approximately 5 private sector, does show up and it does job creation, is driving these incubator
with the Williams County Board of Com- days. The work will occur sometime be- occur here and we are also there making site,” Roth said. “So it is something for
missioners May 21 to provide an update tween late June and early August. sure the roads are taken care of,” Lur- you to think about. Because for example
on the schedule and scope. key said. “We think we have been pretty 191 and C. They just put a facility on
SR 576 at CR 19.06: culvert install, successful at that since we started back County Road C just East of 191, so they
On hand for the session was Pat Mc- facilitate, work will coincide with the at the year 2012.” probably have 2,000 head of pigs com-
Colley, head of ODOT, District 2; Kim closure at 17. ing in and out there.
Roessner, Special Operations and ad- Statewide, the office has had close to
ministrator; Kacey Young, Highway SR 576 at CR C: culvert replacement 500 completed projects. Through those ‘ I don’t know what their operation is.
Management administrator, Jeff Lurkey, and extension to correct drop off at radi- projects, ODOT has spent close to $59 So, trucks are coming in and out, they
Jobs and Commerce; Richard Shatzer, us, work expected to begin late summer million leveraging the total project cost are bringing pigs in and they are taking
transportation administrator of Wil- with CR C closure for two days. of roadways of over $400 million. For ev- pigs out. They are bringing grain in, and
liams County and Douglas Raby Area ery $1 spent, Jobs and Commerce have bringing sawdust in. The intersection
Engineer at the Construction Depart- US 6 at straight-line marker 4.25, been able to help leverage an additional on the east side is not big enough, so
ment with ODOT. McColley talked brief- center of the roadway to fix separate cul- $7 to help roadwork projects to get com- they can’t make the turn and go north
ly about the governor’s executive order vert joint. Work will be performed under pleted. on 191.
creating DriveOhio. traffic with a 2-day timeframe.
In District 2 area, that number is They are coming down CR C. So, I
DriveOhio is an attempt to establish SR 49 and 576: shoulder repair at $6.8 million in Jobs and Commerce need to see about that intersection, real-
policies and procedures to make sure various locations. money and TID funding that then lev- ity is it is being driven by Cooper Farms.
Ohio is accommodating an emerging eraged close to $35 million in roadwork
industry, McColley said. This way the West 20A, straight-line marker 6.45: improvements just in District 2. That is “It is a little different,” Lurkey said.
state doesn’t fall behind, he said. tile installation and embankment pend- a 1:5 ratio. “The investments that are happening to-
ing environmental approval. US 127 at day on 6 on how to use those jobs to
The goal is to overcome the state bu- straight-line marker 4.5 tile: installation The office has impacted more than even get funding for the apron going into
reaucracy and have the state remove the and embankment pending environmen- 144,000 jobs (new and retained.) In Dis- the facility that is in the public right of
hurdles and not leave it up to automak- tal approval. trict 2 that number is 16,000 jobs re- way, that is what we are working on.
ers. tained and renewed. There have been 62
“We will also be doing pavement projects completed, which is about 12.5 “You know that is something we can
“They are going to help you take care patching, mowing and use of herbicide, percent of the overall state projects. take a look at on how it all relates.”
of that. Some of the big things that they reconditioning shoulders and removal of
are pushing out (are) Smart Mobility re- wildlife corpse. That is about it,” Shatzer “So, we have been very very busy here “Cooper Farms is a good thing,” Roth
quest for proposals,” McColley said. The said. in the District 2 Area and I think actual- said. “We are rural community and that
state has received a number of propos- ly it is one of the leading districts in our is what drives us but I am having more
als and evaluated seven, he said. ODOT has specialized crews that entire 12-district area in the state,” Lur- and more challenges, with the roads and
have been successful in repairing defi- key said. “Why have we been so success- the radiuses and things of that nature
The state is testing new technology in cient culverts in the eight-county dis- ful? Because northwest Ohio is a great and there is no funding source to go to
Marysville. The program is called Con- trict, Kacey Young said. The crews will place to live; it is a great place to work.” for that.”
nected Marysville.” be replacing their first box culvert this
year and have selected a site in Williams One success story is the work to im- Jobs and commerce can try to be cre-
Connected Marysville is going to be County on 127. Young’s department prove Traxler Drive. The office spent ative with the county and ( develop a )
the most saturated city in the United also has paving trains which do 2-inch $217,000 on the road by itself. Jobs and loan program to help with upfront costs,
States with autonomous or semi-auton- repairs. Commerce is working on getting the SR Lurkey said.
omous vehicles,” McColley said. “That 49 corridor designed. That is in connec-
is coming from volunteers there with “We have been fortunate to have a lot tion with the coming of Love’s. “There should be a way that we can
putting different devices in their cars. of resurfacings out in this area the last come up with a plan that will help you
“We also have an unmanned area, un- few years, so we don’t have a lot of bad “We are continuing to work with Matt move forward on that,” Lurkey said.
manned aerial units or unmanned area pavement but it is something that we Davis, with WEDCO, he does an excel-
vehicles something like that. “ continue to do year after year,” Young lent job, he has made my job a lot eas- ODOT can use funds for one project
said. There is also a Bridge Crew, some- ier,” Lurkey said. “It is always good to as leverage for others, Shatzer said. He
As for upcoming projects Raby talk- thing Young’s team hasn’t had in the work with Matt. We are working on in plans to use money from the SR 107
ed about bridge maintenance, replace- past. the area four potential projects that are bridge job and paving to SR 15 as lever-
ments, pavement markings, resurfacing going on right now.” age for the Montpelier bike path grant.
and reconstruction. ODOT has projects “Our County Forces clean our bridg-
north of Stryker, north of Bryan, east of es, they clean the abutments, they The office is a working with the Coo- “I encourage the other municipalities,
Edgerton and west of Montpelier. There sweep the decks, clean out the scoffers,” per Farms Project out on US 6, to help if you know something that is coming, let
is a list of 50 projects in the region, not Young said. “We are doing really well the company with their entrance off of me know so I can see what projects are
as much as in previous years, but they with pavements, with the culverts, but 6 to see if it can’t help with some kind going to be coming through your com-
carry a hefty price tag. the bridge decks are where we are run- of funding to help make that project a munity, Shatzer said. “We could have
ning into problems. reality. used 191 for the bike route over there.”
ODOT will mill and fill 1 ½ inches of
U.S. 6 between SR 49 and SR 2, Raby “Concrete repairs, even medium bar- Williams County Engineer Todd Roth James can be reached at
said. The entirety of U.S. 6 throughout rier repairs, deck sealing, deck patch- [email protected]
the county is getting pretty tired and ing, things like that.”
Raby said the state should address that Memorial In Ohio Statehouse Honors
in the next couple of years. The three-man bridge crew is doing Those Who Lost Their Lives In Iraq
some bridge patches, log jam removals
In addition to the section of U.S. 6, underneath the bridges and spall re- COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A memori- been viewed at more than 270 events
there are concrete intersections at U.S. pairs. al paying tribute to a central Ohio-based nationwide. Fifteen of the 23 who died
2 and another at U.S. 127 and SR 15. Marine reserve company that lost 22 were from Ohio.
There is a 30-day window the contrac- A Williams County native, Jeff Lur- Marines and a Navy Corpsman in Iraq in
tor can close those intersections, so the key was happy to be back in the town 2005 once again can be viewed at Ohio’s The memorial includes paintings,
state is planning some doll-bar retro-fit of his birth. He came to talk about what Statehouse. names, statistics and boots of those
and pavement repairs. Jobs and Commerce does to promote killed. Columbus artist Anita Miller cre-
economic development. Display of “The Eyes of Freedom “ ated life-sized paintings of each of fallen
“Some repairs will be in the middle honoring the members of the Colum- service member.
of the intersection,” Raby said. “So that “One thing we want to start stress- bus-based Lima Company continues
will be a nice project. That is probably ing when we talk with people is that Tuesday through Sunday in the State- A newly unveiled bronze sculpture by
our largest project out here, not just in we do believe that ‘all road should lead house rotunda. The exhibit first dis- Miller, “Silent Battle,” brings attention
Williams County but in the area. to jobs,’” Lurkey said. “Let me say that played at the Statehouse in 2008 has to suicides by veterans and other issues
again, all roads should lead to jobs. And related to post-traumatic stress.
191 from K to 20A: A 1-miles stretch how do we do that? We make sure that
which will be also resurfaced. we specialize in speed, money and re-
sults.”
Culverts. U.S. 127, just 100 yards of
Lurkey said his office wants and
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FRIDAY, JUNE 1ST SUNDAY, JUNE 3RD •Lyons Village Council 7:00 PM THURSDAY, JUNE 7TH
•Metamora Village Council 7:00 PM
•Fountain City Christian School •Fayette Graduation •Williams County Commissioners 9 AM
Graduation • Hilltop Graduation •Bryan City Council 7:00 PM • Fulton County Commissioners 9 AM
• Swanton Graduation •Delta Village Council 7:00 PM
•Union chapel Men’s Outreach •Gene Zenz at Harrison Lake FRIDAY, JUNE 8TH
Chicken Dinner Fundraiser Gospel Drive In 7:00 PM •FultTonUECoSuDntAyYC,omJmUiNssEion5eTrsH9 AM
•Fulton County Relay for Life
Southeast corner of the square MONDAY, JUNE 4TH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6TH •Gathering in Unity Festival
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•Montpelier Municipal Park •Wauseon City Council 5:00 PM
Registration Blitz •Gathering in Unity Festival
•Archbold Village Council 7:00 PM
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2018 Archbold Graduation Celebrated

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Pettisville Honors The Class Of 2018

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2018 Evergreen Commencement Enjoyed

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Edon Class Of 2018 Holds Commencement

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2018 Montpelier Graduation Held

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Wauseon Class Of 2018 Graduates

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Food Safety Is An Ohio Priority Delta Mayor Commends Police
At May 21 Council Meeting
Foodborne illness impacts customer offered at the end of the second day.
health, an operator’s reputation, a busi- Topics for the sessions include basic By: Bill O’Connell
ness’s profitability, and in some cases, food safety practices as well as further THE VILLAGE REPORTER
their complete viability. As of March 1, information on microorganisms and
2017 each risk level III (restaurants) and principles of the HAACP system. Class At the May 21st Delta Village Council
risk level IV (schools, hospitals & nurs- participants will receive the ServSafe meeting, Mayor Dan Miller read a let-
ing homes) food service operation and Manager Book, training materials, ter of appreciation from Fulton County
retail food establishment is required to lunch on the second day and exam. The Sheriff Roy Miller acknowledging the
have one employee, who has superviso- cost is $200 per participant. Delta Police Department’s help with
ry and management responsibility and the investigation in the murder of Si-
the authority to direct and control food Classes in 2018 are June 26 & 27, erah Joughlin and their continued help
preparation and service, with the level September 26 & 27 and November 28 & with supplying courthouse security dur-
two certificate. 29. Each class has the capacity for 25 ing the trial. Mayor Miller thanked and
persons, 10 minimum. All classes will commended Chief Kevin Hartstock and
Each Level 2 Manager Certification be held in the Robert Fulton Agriculture the rest of the Department as well.
Training is provided using the National Center, OSU Extension-Fulton Coun-
Restaurant Association’s ServSafe cur- ty at 8770 State Route 108, Wauseon There was discussion regarding what
riculum and the class will be two full Ohio. To ask questions please call at was decided during a special meeting
days with the certification exam being 419-337-9210 or visit fulton.osu.edu. concerning the placement of a School
Resource Officer (SRO) in Delta schools.
Saturday, June 23 “I think there is some work to be done ACKNOWLEDGMENT ... Delta Mayor Dan
before we make a recommendation on Miller commends the Police Department
Race begins at Bryan Hospital, west parking lot whether to do that or not,” said Council- during the May 21st council meeting.
woman Lynn Frank. A decision on this
Pre-register by June 8 $15 Brought to you by issue is expected before the start of the A water rate contract with Worthing-
Register after June 8 $20 next school year. ton Steel which includes an automatic
Day-of registration $25 4.5% annual increase is set to expire in
Kids Fun Run $8 The Village conducted a trial run September. It has been recommended
renting the street sweeper from the Vil- the new contract charge Worthington
Proceeds benefit Cardiology Clinic lage of Swanton at a rate of $125 per the same rate, $3.70 per 100 cubic
People Helping People hour. Administrator Brad Peebles said feet, as inside the Village. The new rate
YMCA scholarship fund the cost of renting will be compared to would only increase if the Village rate in-
the cost of purchasing the equipment. creases.

Ordinance #18-13 to hire summer The next meeting will take place on
employees was passed on its first read- Monday, June 4, 2018 in Memorial Hall.
ing as an emergency. “I’ve asked for an
emergency because we will be hiring Bill may be reached at
life guards and seasonal personnel to [email protected]
help with the parks,” said Mr. Peebles.
“There is a rush to establish a pay scale
for these people.”

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Where? your first step to a Health Center music and more are al- dulcimers.”
healthier you. THE VILLAGE REPORTER ways on the docket at the Marilyn explained
Fulton County Health Center, Beck Completing the circle of care monthly Nettle Lake Mu-
Meeting Room Once a month, the sic Jam sessions, and it
sounds of real, rustic always draws a crowd.
How To Register? American music echoes
through the halls of the “It’s always the first
Call our Weight Solutions program at Nettle Lake United Breth- Saturday of the month,
419-337-7373. ren Church. Bluegrass, starting at 6:00,” said
Marilyn Mullins. “There’s
usually three rooms of that the reason for hav-
music going, and dur- ing the sessions is, “Be-
ing the winter months it cause people that play
To Register, call our Weight Solutions program at 419-337-7373. may go down to maybe music like to find a place
10 to 15 musicians. Dur- to play, and it’s getting
Fulton County Health Center • 725 South Shoop Avenue • Wauseon, Ohio ing the summer months harder and harder to find
when some of the snow-
birds come back, I don’t somebody that will open
know, you might have 10 up their building for us to
musicians in every room, use it without a $200 or
so you might have 30 to $300 charge.”
40 musicians total. It just If unplugged music is
depends on the night. your thing, then Marilyn
People sometimes have, is saving a spot for you
Direct Access Testing especially this month, to come on out to play
interference with gradu- along, or just to socialize.
Get the lab tests you need, ations, but I would say “If you play an acoustic
when you need them, there’s a minimum of 15 instrument or even if you
any night.” don’t, there’ll be a twen-
for a low out-of-pocket cost. ty foot bar full of snacks
Despite the obvious and it’s all free,” she said.
Direct access testing eliminates the need for a doctor's chances of musician “The coffee’s free. If you
order for certain lab tests. overkill, there’s a specific want pop, you’d have to
reason as to why there bring that, but there’s
It’s great for people who: are separate stages for usually water and ice tea
• Are uninsured the event. “It’s split up made up and everything’s
• Don't want to file a claim to their insurance into three rooms because free. We put out a dona-
• Have a high deductible certain people like to play tion thing; if you want to
• Have a health savings account with certain people,” Mar- make a donation to the
ilyn said. They all know church, that’s fine.”
Get more information at chwchospital.org/DAT their own repertoires, so “The address is 18560
Bryan Hospital Lab • 433 W High St • 419-630-2103 they kind of gravitate to County Road 5.75,” Mari-
Montpelier Hospital • 909 E Snyder Ave • 419-485-3154, ext. 2111 that room...and one room lyn added. “It’s address is
Archbold Medical Center • 121 Westfield Dr • 419-445-4415, ext. 3500 Montpelier, Ohio, but it’s
a ways from Montpelier.”
It’s definitely worth the
drive, regardless of the
address.

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Edgerton Students Bid Farewell At Commencement

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Library News

“Libraries Rock” For Summer Reading At WCPL

Williams County Public Library invites area children Project: Bell Shakers and a CD Craft. Enjoy another On Wednesday, June 20 the Pioneer American Legion
to take part in “Libraries Rock” for the summer reading Movie Monday, on June 18 at 1:00 pm, and watch “The Auxiliary and BSA Troop 13 will present “Celebrate the
programs of 2018. All WCPL locations, with branches in Parent Trap.” will be provided, but be sure to bring your Flag” at 1:00 pm. Learn about how/why we respect the
Bryan, Edgerton, Edon, Pioneer, Stryker, and West Uni- own pillows and blankets. On Tuesday, June 19, take American flag. There will be a flag folding presentation,
ty will have special programming, to go along with the part in Lego Free Build Day. There will be a “Silly Safari comic books, and flag pin craft.
Summer Reading theme, and to encourage kids to read! Live Animal Show with Amazon John” on Wednesday,
June 20 at 1:00 pm. The following day, Thursday, June On Thursday, June 21 at 1:00 pm, “Mary Poppins”
The Main Library Children’s Department in Bryan 21 at 11:00 am, there will be a Noah’s Ark Animal Work- will be shown, and there will be Sidewalk Chalk Art.
Summer Reading sign up will begin on Monday, June shop, where kids can build their own Safari Animal. At- Meet the Beatles with Dr. Insecta on Tuesday, June 26
04. Stories, games, activities, music and special visitors tendees must register to attend. Also on June 21, at 1:00 at 1:00 pm. This event is open to all ages, and will be
will all be included in this summer’s fun. Programs run pm create a “Can Drum” Musical Craft at Story Time. held at the Pioneer Community Center. June events will
from June 11 through July 26. On Friday, June 22, take part in Bingo for Books at 3:30 end on Wednesday, June 25 at 1:00 pm with “Musical
pm. Fence”. Play music on pots and pans attached to the li-
Weekly programs will be held at the library. Lego Club brary lawn fence.
will be held on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Baby Lap The last Movie Monday of June will show “Mary Pop-
Lit will also take place on Mondays, beginning June 18th, pins” on June 25. As always, popcorn will be provided, July events will begin on Tuesday July 03. Stop in
and is a program held weekly at 6:00 pm, for parents but pillows and blankets will not, so bring your own! anytime from 1:00 to 3:00 pm to make a craft! Continue
and children 0-24 months. Tuesdays will have themed Tuesday, June 26 is Lego Free Build Day. Create Noise crafting on Thursday, July 05 with a Make & Take Craft
story times at 11:00 am and 6:30 pm that will be geared Makers as a Musical Crafts during Story Time on Thurs- from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. A music program called, “Just
to ages 0-6 years old, however all ages are welcome to day, June 28, at 1:00 pm. The last event in June will be Kiddin’ Around” will be held at the Pioneer Community
participate. “Let’s Move,” which includes fun activities “Drummunity!” on Friday, June 29, at 1:00pm. Center on Tuesday, July 10 at 1:00 pm. On Wednesday,
with music and rhythm, will be held on Tuesdays at 6:00 July 11 create your own unique t-shirt design with iron
pm and Wednesdays at 11:00 am. Art Works Jr. will take Summer Reading continues into July by watching on t-shirt transfers at 1:00 pm. You will need to bring
place on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:15 pm, for ages 4 to “Aristocrats” for Movie Monday on July 09 at 1:00 pm. your own plain white/light colored t-shirt to this event.
6 years old. Wednesdays will also include Discovery Mu- On Tuesday, July 10 the Wave Foundation will be at the July 13 thru July 15 will be the Kaleb McLaughlin Me-
sic with Boom Whackers, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, for ages library at 11:00 am with special guests…live penguins! morial/Festival. The library will be closed on July 14.
7 and up. Children will explore basic musical concepts There will be a Story Time and Musical Craft on Thurs-
and storytelling using a fun and easy instrument. day, July 12. Make harmonicas at 1:00 pm. “High School On Tuesday, July 17 teens and adults can create pa-
Musical” will be shown on Monday, July 16 at 1:00 pm per bead jewelry from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Enjoy another
On Thursdays at 4:00 pm Lego Club will be held. Kids as part of the Movie Monday series. Tuesday, July 17 will Mystery Movie Night on Friday, July 20 from 5:30 to
ages 7 and up, can attend Art Works on Thursdays at be a Lego Free Build Day. Science Central will be at the 8:00 pm. Hotdogs and chips will be served at 5:30 pm,
6:30 pm. Fridays, beginning on June 15, will be “Stories library on Wednesday, July 18, with their event, “Good and a family friendly movie will begin at 6:00 pm. Once
in the Park” at 10:00 am. June 15 story time will be at Vibrations Show” at 1:00pm. The last Story Time and again, make sure to reserve your seat! On Tuesday, July
the Hitt Park. Mattie Marsh Park will be the location for Musical Craft will take place on Wednesday, July 18, 24 a special program on Village Helpers will be held at
June 22. Enjoy story time at Garver Park on June 29. and participants will put together tambourines. Summer 1:00 pm. Summer Reading will close with the dynamic
July 13, 20, and 27 will bring story times to Moore Park, Reading will come to a close on Friday, July 20, with an group, the Dumpster Drummers on Wednesday July 25
East End Park, and Roseland Park respectively. Ice Cream Party at 1:00 pm! at 10:00 am. You don’t want to miss this fun show! There
will be prizes!
The library will also offer Monday Movies at 10:00 am. The Edgerton Branch Library is located at 319 North
“Rock Dog” (rated PG) will be shown on June 18. Kids Michigan Avenue. For more information, or to register The Pioneer Branch Library is located at 106 Baubice
can watch the family favorite, “Happy Feet” (rated PG) on for Summer Reading, contact Shanea Herman at 419- Street. For more information, or to register for Summer
June 25. “Peter and the Wolf (rated G) will be played on 298-3230. Reading, please call Rose King at 419-737-2833Stop in
July 02, followed by “Sing” (rated PG) on July 09. Disney to the library to sign up for fun activities and reading
movies “Lion King” (rated G) and “Frozen,” (rated PG) will Edon Branch Library Summer Reading will officially prizes!
be shown on July 16 and July 23 respectively. kick off on Wednesday, June 06 with an Opening Party
from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, with yard games and building ice Stryker Branch Library’s summer reading events
The library will hold special programs throughout cream sundaes! This is an event the whole family can will run from May 29 through July 11. All programs
Summer Reading. On Tuesday, June 12 at 10:00 am the enjoy. Sign up is encouraged, but not required to attend. will begin at 1:00 pm, unless otherwise noted. Summer
Armstrong Air & Space Museum will be presenting “Rock Reading registration will begin on Monday, May 21.
the Waves,” where kids will experience the changes in Summer Reading will be filled with many children’s
sound through interactive experiments, and “Sounds of programs, which will all be held at 1:00 pm. The first Programming will kick off on Tuesday, May 29 with
Science,” which will go over the sounds on Earth and event will be an “Alex Thomas and Friends” Interactive “Do Magic Like a Rock Star,” a special magic show, fea-
in Space. Chantel Dominique will be at the library on Puppet Program on Tuesday, June 12. On Wednesday, turing magician Jeff Wawrzaszek. On Wednesday, May
Saturday, June 23 at 10:00 am to help you design your June 13, a “Natures Music” program will be held where 30 attend a Chocolate Party! Enjoy games, prizes, crafts,
own Bryan Rocks! Meet LIVE PENGUINS at the library kids will make wind chimes! On Wednesday, June 20, and lots of CHOCOLATE! Thursday, May 31 will be a
with Wave on Wheels, on Tuesday, June 26 at 3:00 pm. get creative with art, and create “Art Rocks”. It is recom- Make & Take Craft Day. Stop in anytime between 1:00 to
Drummunity will take place on Friday, June 29 at 4:30 mended that kids wear old clothes. 3:00 pm, and create a banjo.
pm. Lori Fithian will bring her diverse collection of in-
struments from all over the world for a fun and energiz- On Wednesday, June 27 children will be able to make Events in June will start on Tuesday, June 05 when
ing experience. The Madcap Puppets will be presenting their own instruments and play in the Rooster Cups Boomer the alpaca, from the Delta, OH “Sunny Meade
Rumpelstiltskin a musical, on Tuesday, July 10 at 11:00 Band! Magician and literacy based performer Jim Bar- Alpaca Farm,” will visit the library. On Wednesday, June
am. ron will perform on Wednesday, July 11. On Wednes- 06 kids can watch the “Mr. Puppet” show at 11:00 am!
day, July 18, attend the program, “Drumming up Fun”, Lunch will be served after the program. On Thursday,
On Thursday, July 12 the Bryan Fire Dept. will be where kids will create their own drums. Children’s pro- June 07, there will be a Book Tasting Party! “Rock Out
visiting the library at 11:00 am to talk about campfire gramming will end with a Closing Party on Wednesday, with Zumba” with instructor LaVon Benner on Tuesday,
safety, and s’mores will be served. On Thursday, July July 25, and will feature the Dumpster Drummers! June 12.
19 there will be a Safari Animal Workshop at 6:30 pm.
Create your own stuffed safari pal! Each animal comes Teen summer programming will start on Monday, On Wednesday, June 13 there will be a story time
with a certificate, star to make a wish on, and a bag. The June 11, with the showing of “Black Panther” (PG-13). with guest reader, Police Chief Schlosser! Make a “Li-
Summer Reading Closing Party will take place on Thurs- On Monday, July 16, the movie, “Maze: Runner: The braries Rock” notepad on Thursday, June 14 for a Make
day, July 26 at 5:30 pm. Summer Reading participants Death Cure” (PG-13) will play. Both movie showings will and Take Craft Day. Learn “All About Pets” with the
can celebrate the end of summer reading with games, start at 4:00 pm, and you must be age 13 to attend or be Pondview Vet Clinic on Tuesday, June 19. There will be
activities and prizes! All special programming will have a signed in by a parent/guardian. The library will also hold some very special guests at this program!
sign up at the Children’s Dept. circulation desk. Teen Make and Take every Thursday in June and July.
Stop in anytime during open hours and create a project! On Wednesday, June 20 at 11:00 am go on a “Silly
The Bryan Main Library Children’s Dept. is located at Safari!” This event will be filled with mammals, amphib-
107 East High Street. For more information, call Vickie Adult Programs will begin on Friday, June 01 with a ians, reptiles, birds, bugs and more! Lunch will be served
Zippay at 419-636-6734 extension 243. dinner and a movie! Black Panther (PG-13) will be shown after the show. Drop in anytime between 1:00 to 3:00
at 7:00pm. On Monday, June 25, take part in mosaic pm on Thursday, June 21 for a Make and Take Craft
You can also take part in Bryan Library’s Summer rock painting at 5:30 pm. On Friday, July 06, enjoy fun Day, where you will create string art creations. Ann Ma-
Reading Challenge for Adults and Teens from June 11 with the family with dinner and a movie at 7:00pm. “The rie from the Williams County Extension Office will be
through July 28. Enter the Challenge by filling out draw- Greatest Showman” (PG) will be played. There will be a speaking at the library on Tuesday, June 26. “Rock Out
ing slips for every library book you read. The drawing Maker Space at the library, where participants can stop With Karaoke” and sing with special guests Mr. and Mrs.
slips will put you in the running to win one of three Adult in anytime during library open hours to create a fun Aguilar on Wednesday, June 27. There will be prizes at
Prizes or one of three Teen Prizes. The more you read the craft. In June the Maker Space will be a sewing station, this event! Get creative on Thursday, June 28 for Make
more chances you have to win! You can also fill out a and in July you can create a glass etching. and Take Craft Day, and make a pet rock.
Book Bingo sheet which will earn you a ticket for every
BINGO you get. Each ticket enters you in for a chance to The library will also have some weekly events. Enjoy July activities will begin on Tuesday, July 03, where
win a special Grand Prize! Family Time, every Friday at 2:00 pm, starting on June participants can stop in and decorate a 4th of July Cook-
08, a family movie will be shown and snacks will be pro- ie and go on a Scavenger Hunt. On Wednesday, July 05
The library will also hold two Summer Reading Teen vided. On Saturdays in June and July, from 10:00 am to take part in 4th of July Bingo! There will be lots of prizes!
Nights for ages 10 to 15. There will be a “Just Dance” noon, feel free to stop in and make a craft! Science Central will be at the library on Tuesday, July
Party on Friday, June 22, and a Lip Sync Battle will then 10, with the program “Good Vibrations.” Attendants will
be held on Friday, July 13. Both Teen Nights will run The Edon Branch Library is located at 105 S. Michi- learn about the movement of sound through exciting
from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The library will not be able to take gan Street. For more information, or to register for Sum- presentations! Summer Reading will end with a Clos-
phone calls during these programs. All parental arrange- mer Reading, contact Cynthia Jewell at 419-272-2839. ing Party on Wednesday, July 11. The Wave Founda-
ments should be made prior to the events. tion from Newport, KY will put on an unforgettable show
Pioneer Branch Library will be taking part in “Li- with LIVE PENGUINS! There will also be door prizes and
Adults can enjoy viewing a “Vintage Guitar Museum” braries Rock” by providing many exciting summer read- giveaways. Mark the date on your calendar, as you don’t
during Summer Reading. The event will be held on Tues- ing programs for all ages! Stop in to the library to sign up want to miss this party!
day, June 12 and will start at 4:00 pm. for fun activities and reading prizes!
The Stryker Branch Library is located at 304 S. Defi-
All Summer Reading programs are FREE to attend, Summer Reading will officially kick off on Monday ance Street. For questions about Summer Reading, or
and will be held in the Carnegie Room. The Bryan Main June 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, with a Karaoke Party! All to register, please call Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-
Library is located at 107 E. High Street. For more infor- that’s required is that you bring your singing voice and 5081.
mation on the teen and adult summer reading program- an appetite for pizza! This is an event the whole family
ming, or to register for events, please contact the library can enjoy. Sign up is encouraged, but not required to West Unity Branch Library’s summer reading pro-
Adult Desk at 419-636-6734 ext. 221. attend. grams with the theme of “Libraries Rock” will run from
June 05 through July 26. The library will hold many spe-
Edgerton Branch Library will be holding many excit- The library will host several weekly happenings cial programs throughout summer reading, on Tuesdays
ing Summer Reading events starting on Monday, June throughout the summer. On Mondays, June 11 through and Thursdays, with all events starting at 1:00 pm.
04 with a popcorn party! Stop in and spice up your pop- August 06, there will be summer lunch and activities
corn with flavored salts and drizzles! That same day, for all school age children at the Crommer Park Shelter Tuesday programming will begin on June 05 where
“Muppets Most Wanted” will be shown for Movie Mon- House. On Thursdays, June 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, and kids can meet Mr. Leu, the Science Guru. Take part in
day! These activities will both start at 1:00pm. Atten- 26 the Eaglets story and activity time will be held from hands on science experiments with Mr. Leu in his labo-
dants are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets! The 11:00 to 11:30 am for kids ages 2 ½ to 5. Kids must be ratory. Enjoy more fun with science on June 12 with the
next day, Tuesday, June 05, there will be a Lego Free accompanied by an adult or child care provider. Also on Imagination Station. Learn about Ohio’s wildlife on June
Build day. Drop in anytime, during open hours, and cre- the same listed Thursdays as the Eaglets schedule, there 19 with a naturalist from Maumee Bay State Park.
ate your own Lego masterpiece. On Wednesday, June will be crafts and activities for all ages at 1:00 pm.
06, the Summer Reading Show Series will commence On June 26 see a LIVE PENGUIN up close with the
with “Mr. Puppet” Comedy Puppet Show, which will start Summer Reading June Special Programming will Wave Foundation Penguin Encounter. On July 10 a spe-
at 1:00pm. continue on Tuesday, June 12 at 1:00 pm. The Neil Arm- cial guest from the Soil and Water Conservation will visit
strong Air and Space Museum. will be presenting “Rock the library. Heather Jones, from the YMCA, will put on
The following day, Thursday, June 07, there will be a the Waves,” where kids will experience the changes in fun active games on July 17. On July 24 meet Johnny
Storytime and musical craft, where you can make mara- sound through interactive experiments, and “Sounds of TinCap, and get his picture and autograph, and maybe
cas! Later that day, the Adult Book Club, Open Horizons Science,” which will go over the sounds on Earth and in win a prize!
will be discussing “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult at Space.
6:00 pm. On Saturday, June 09, the 4th and 5th grade Thursday programming will start on June 07 and will
book club will be discussing “The 13 Story Treehouse” On Wednesday, June 13 “Paint to the Music” at 1:00 feature special guest; guitar teacher Colleen Rufenacht.
by Andy Griffith, at 9:00 am. Another Movie Monday, pm. This is an activity for all ages. From 5:30 pm to 8:00 Take part in “Rocks All Around” and enjoy geology fun
will be held on June 11 at 1:00 pm, and “Annie” will be pm, on Friday, June 15, enjoy a Mystery Movie Night for with Tina Baker. Hilltop band director will bring instru-
shown. That same day, author Ann Charles, who wrote the entire family! Hotdogs and chips will be served at ments of all kinds to the library on June 21. Learn about
the Deadwood series, will be holding a book signing at 5:30 pm, and a family friendly movie will start playing at fire safety on June 28. See the fire trucks and use the
the library from 5:30 to 7:00pm. On Tuesday, June 12, 6:00 pm. Reserve your seat! Come ready to help stir up hose to put out a fire with the Brady Township Fire De-
there will be another Lego Free Build day held through- a delicious breakfast at the library on Saturday, June 16 partment. Sing your heart out with karaoke on July 05.
out library open hours. Also on June 12, “One Drop at at 9:30 am, with “Flatbread and the Little Red Hen Food
a Time,” an essential oils class for adults will be held at Prep.” This program is for ages 5 thru adult. The program “Rock Some Tasty Treats” will take place
1:00 pm. Attendees must pre-register. on July 12. Andrea Miller will show you how to whip up
On Tuesday, June 19 at 1:00 pm be amazed by the some yummy (and nutritious) treats. Dance with Brian-
The following day, Wednesday, June 13th, watch the magician Jim Barron! This event will be held at the Pio- na Bell on July 19, and on July 26 take part in Life-Size
“Whiz Bang Science Show” at 1:00 pm. On Thursday, neer Community Center, located at 101 N Elm St, Pio- Game Day!
June 14, there will be Storytime and then the Musical neer, OH 43554. Also on June 19, teens and adults can
create a Fairy House Planter from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. You The West Unity Branch Library is located at 109 S.
must sign up as class size is limited to 12 participants. High Street. For more information about summer read-
ing programs, contact Ruth Meyer at 419-924-5237.

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Library News (Continued)

Canvas Painting Class Rockin’ Times At The

Hosted By Bryan Main Library Montpelier Public Library
The Bryan Main Library will be host- size is limited to seven people so par-
ing a Canvas Painting Class, in the ticipants must prepay and preregister. Swing by the Montpelier Municipal one up at the library so you don’t miss
Carnegie Room, on Thursday, June 7th The Bryan Main Library is located at Park on Friday, June 1st from 4:30- any Montpelier events this summer. It
from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Come out and 107 East High Street. For registration 6:30. Ms. Morgan is looking forward to lists park activities as well as library
learn how to explore your creative side, information or questions, please call signing you up for our great summer events.
all while making art in the process! The the Adult Desk at 419-636-6734 ext. reading program activities. Can’t make Thursday, June 7, is a big day at the
cost to attend this event is $15. Class 221. it? Stop by the library and we will hook Montpelier Library! Come read to our
you up! We have programs designed for Ruff Reader dog, Partner, from 3:30-
Edgerton Branch Library Essential Oils Class ages 0-5, 5-8, 9-12 & 13-18. You will 4:30 and then step outside to check out
also e able to sign up for the Science our TOUCH A TRUCK event. Bring your
Central activities at the Registration cameras and get some great photos of
Adults are invited to attend the program, but you must preregister to Blitz. your children with the awesome trucks
“One Drop at a Time Essential Oils attend. and equipment from the Village of Mont-
Class” at Edgerton Branch Library If you don’t have a copy of the Mont- pelier.
on Tuesday, June 12 at 1:00 pm. The Edgerton Branch Library is lo- pelier Parks & Rec Program Guide, pick
cated at 319 North Michigan Avenue.
Come and learn about the benefits of For more information, please contact
using essential oils! This is a FREE Shanea Herman at (419) 298-3230.
Great Food & Genealogy Tips
Chess Club Hosted By Bryan Main Library At Upcoming FCGS Banquet

The Bryan Main Library will be play, then simply attend to improve
hosting a weekly Chess Club, on your skills! All chess boards will be
Tuesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, start- provided by the library. DELTA – The next Fulton County Ge- and how one record leads to another. )
ing on Tuesday, June 19. The library nealogical Society meeting is Tuesday, Debbie has been presenting programs
will be offering free classes, open to The Bryan Main Library is located June 12 for the Annual Banquet. Dinner
all ages. Come learn the basics of at 107 East High Street. For more in- prepared by the ladies of Trinity Lutheran and workshops since 2004, speaking at
formation, please call the Adult Desk Church will begin at 6:30 p.m. The menu genealogical and historical societies, li-
chess, or if you already know how to at 419-636-6734 ext. 221. braries, and other organizations. In De-
includes Smothered Pork Chops, Baked cember, 2007, Debbie completed the Na-
Chicken & Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, tional Genealogical Society’s American
Essential Oils Program To Be Vegetables, Garden Salad, Rolls, and Des- Genealogy: A Home Study Course. Cur-
serts with Coffee, Water, Tea or Lemonade. rently, she writes a blog on her website
Held At The Edon Branch Library Cost is $15.00 per person and reserva- and is writing a book on her father’s fam-
tions are due by June 6, 2017. Reserva- ily history. She researches primarily in
tions can be sent to PO Box 337, Swan- West Central Ohio and the Miami Valley,
ton or to Maryam Berta at maryam0421@ but has also done research in other Ohio
The Edon Branch Library will be Meeting Room of the library. roadrunner.com or 419-878-2267. counties and online in seventeen other
holding an Essential Oils program for This program is free to the public. states.
adults on Tuesday, June 19th, at 6:00 Deborah Carder Mayes will present
pm. Participants will learn about the The Edon Branch Library is located at the program on “Talking to Dead People” Fulton County Genealogical Society
health and spiritual benefits of essen- 105 S. Michigan Street. For more infor- (Finding and using a variety of records meetings are held at Trinity Lutheran
tial oils. The program will be held in the mation, contact Cynthia Jewell at 419- pertaining to an ancestor’s death, where Church. 410 Taylor St., Delta. Park-
272-2839. and how to find the records, what can be ing and entry is on the back side of the

found in the records about the ancestor, church. Visitors are welcome. Hope to see
finding other ancestors in these records, you there!
Paper Doll Program To Be
Held At The Local History Center Four County Career Center
Holds Retirement Reception
The Local History Center is invit- and may appeal to the first time adult & Employee Service Awards
ing adults to a paper doll crafting pro- that wishes to start a paper crafting ad-
gram at WCPL Local History Center on venture.
Wednesday, June 13 from 2:00 to 4:00
pm. The event will be held in the Harmon
Room of the Local History Center. Seat-
Pam Lash, local paper crafter and ing is limited, so registration is required
LHC staff member, will be imparting her by Monday, June 11. Participants are
knowledge of paper stamping along with asked to bring colored pencils/markers
tips for paper crafting in a program to and a pair of scissors with them to the
accompany WCPL’s Summer Reading program.
events.
You may register by calling the Local
This class will appeal to all those History Center at (419) 636-6734, ext.
grown “youngsters” who remember the 275, or emailing Pam Lash at pam@my-
joyous hours spent with paper dolls, wcpl.org.

Four County Career Center held their Thomas, Law Enforcement & Security
annual Retirement Reception and Em- Tactics Instructor; Jill Westhoven, Cos-
ployee Service Awards honoring staff metology Instructor; and Chris Zacharias,
members for years of service to the school Welding Fabrication Instructor.
district.
Ten years - Donna Badenhop, Health
Words of appreciation were given by Careers Instructor; Kenneth Cronin, Ca-
Superintendent Tim Meister and plaques reer Based Intervention Coordinator; Amy
were presented to staff members with a Drewes, Receptionist/Secretary; Brian
Etzler, Ag. Instructor; Lauren Helberg,
total of 199 years of experience who Math Instructor; William Jeffery, Ca-
retired from the Career Center during the reer-Technical Supervisor; Stacy Kupfer-
past school year. Shown above are retir- smith, MH Aide; Bethany Lamb, Family
ees: (LEFT TO RIGHT) Karen Bostelman, & Consumer Sciences Instructor; Linda
Custodian (29 years); Susan Sweet, Eng- Mahnke, School Nurse; Lori Meienburg,
lish Instructor (20 years); Teresa Borton, Guidance Counselor; Heather Myers, In-
Math Instructor (29-1/2 years); Kenneth tervention Specialist; Kristan Norden,
Cronin, Career Based Intervention Coor- VOSE; Krista Whetro, Cosmetology In-
dinator (10 years); Doug Posey, Automo- structor; Kyle Zartman, Math Instructor;
tive Technologies Instructor (33 years); and Matthew Zwyer, English Instructor.
and Kathy Mansfield, In-School Studies
Monitor (12 years). Absent from the photo Fifteen years - Dan Frederick, Public
are Paula Caldwell, Accounting Specialist Safety/Allied Health Coordinator; Julie
(32-1/2 years); and Scott Lewis, Mainte- Frederick, Adjusted Academic Instructor;
nance (33 years). and Greta Wagner, Cook.

Those recognized for years of service Twenty years - Ellie Cichocki, Job
include: Placement/Workforce Development Coor-
dinator; Linda Flesher, Head Cook; Susan
Five years - Elizabeth Behnfeldt, IT Sweet, English Instructor; Rob Williams,
Help Desk Technician; Matthew Bo- Technology Associate.
gert, Assistant Supervisor of Buildings
& Grounds; Shawne Bonney, Guidance Twenty-five years - Matthew Geiger,
Counselor; Tim Bowers, Dean of Stu- Software Development & Game Design
dents; Kim Cordes, Career Assessment Instructor.
Specialist; Rachel Fry, Math Instructor;
Lisa Hall, Interior Design Instructor; Gary Thirty years - Richard Hupe, Director
Hendricks, Custodian; Toby Kennerk, of Operations; Jennifer Maassel, Admin-
Automotive Technologies Instructor; Kim- istrative Assistant; and Marijene Tomlin-
berly Kinsman, Career Based Intervention son, Job Placement Secretary.
Coordinator; AD Mendoza, VOSE; Kevin
Forty years - Judy Leininger, Microsoft
Office/Financial Literacy Instructor.

Michigan Democrats Propose
Free Community College Plan

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s adults, the program would cover tuition
House Democrats want the state to pro- and place them in a career training pro-
vide full-tuition scholarships for commu- gram.
nity college students.
To be eligible, individuals must fill out
Lawmakers announced the plan, titled the Free Application for Federal Student
the HirED Opportunity Act, in the Capitol Aid, the U.S. government’s free form for
on Monday. It would grant the scholar- students to receive loans, grants and
ship to recent high school graduates who other types of financial aid. The potential
enroll fulltime in a community college. HirED program would fill in remaining
They must maintain a 2.0 grade point av- tuition costs.
erage and participate in mentorship and
community service programs. For older The plan will likely face opposition in
the GOP-controlled Legislature.

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24 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, May 30th, 2018

Hilltop School Has Edon FFA Awarded Grant
A New Superintendent Money From Tractor Supply

PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (May 22, 2018) merce website, Tractor Supply is pas-
– Tractor Supply Company and the Na- sionate about serving its unique niche,
NEW HIRE ... The MillCreek - West Unity Board of Education poses with Jim Wyse tional FFA Organization are supporting as a one-stop shop for recreational
(center) after he was formally approved as the district’s new superintendent. From Ohio’s next generation of agricultural farmers, ranchers and all those who en-
left are Randy Mahlman, Vice President Sarah Carothers, Kellie Gray, Jim Wyse, leaders through the third annual Grants joy living the rural lifestyle.
President Heather Jones and Brian Wieland, May 21, 2018. for Growing program. This year, Ohio
Tractor Supply stores raised $53,000 Tractor Supply offers an extensive
By: James Pruitt EDWF6020 - 501W Curriculum in through customer donations to fund lo- mix of products necessary to care for
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Workforce Education and Development cal, youth-led agriculture projects made home, land, pets and animals with a
and EDWF6030 - 501W Research in possible by the initiative. Tractor Sup- focus on product localization, exclusive
The Board of Education formally ap- Workforce Education and Development ply Company, the largest rural lifestyle brands and legendary customer service
proved Jim Wyse to lead the district be- - through Bowling Green State Universi- retailer in the United States, recently that addresses the needs of the Out
ginning Aug. 1. The decision came dur- ty - Summer 2018 - six semester hours. wrapped its third annual Grants for Here lifestyle. The Company leverages
ing the May 21 board meeting. Growing program which raised a record- its physical store assets with digital
Angie Dunson - EDL6220 - School breaking $830,000 for National FFA capabilities to offer customers the con-
Wyse had been superintendent at Organization and Human Resources Foundation. 271 grants were awarded venience of purchasing products they
Evergreen Schools in northeast Fulton and EDL6310 - Schools, Families and impacting nearly 30,000 students. need anytime, anywhere and any way
County for the past nine years. Prior to Community Partnerships -through Con- they choose at the everyday prices they
that, Wyse worked at Hilltop School for cordia University - Chicago - Summer Edon FFA was awarded a $889 grant deserve. At March 31, 2018, the Compa-
six years. 2018 - six semester hours. to fund its “Animal Science Feed Trial” ny operated 1,700 Tractor Supply stores
project. Tractor Supply Company, the in 49 states and an e-commerce website
Interim Superintendent Laurie Wor- Rhonda VanArsdalen - EDUC659 - largest rural lifestyle retailer in the at www.tractorsupply.com.
line will continue until Wyse comes on High Impact Teaching - through Augus- United States, awarded 24 grants to
board. At that time she will return full- tana University - three semester hours Ohio FFA chapters that requested fund- Tractor Supply Company also owns
time to her duties as Elementary School - Summer 2018. ing to build or enhance sustainable edu- and operates Petsense, a small-box pet
principal. cational projects that will further their specialty supply retailer focused on
The board accepted the following do- students’ understanding of agriculture. meeting the needs of pet owners, pri-
The district received about 13-14 nations: $288.74- Mary Thomas Schol- In Ohio, the grants will help fund a wide marily in small and mid-size communi-
applications, Board President Heather arship, $2,000 - West Unity Lions Club variety of projects including an animal ties, and offering a variety of pet prod-
Jones said. When the board learned of Scholarships, American Flag - The science feed trial, agriculture day and ucts and services. At March 31, 2018,
Wyse’s interest, his name rose to the top American Legion Post 669, $1,000 - community garden. the Company operated 172 Petsense
of the list, she said. Church Women United Scholarships stores in 27 states. For more informa-
“Grants for Growing not only allows tion on Petsense, visit www.petsense.
Wyse said he wanted to find a job The board approved the request for us to invest in Ohio communities, but com.
closer to his Stryker-area home and is early completion of graduation require- also invest in Ohio youth who are the
looking forward to returning to Hilltop. ments for Michael Herman. future of the agriculture industry,” said About National FFA Organization:
He signed a contract for 2018-2019; Christi Korzekwa, senior vice president The National FFA Organization is a na-
2019-2020; 2020-2021. The board approved the following job of marketing at Tractor Supply. “This tional youth organization of 653,359
descriptions: Licensed Social Worker program gives students hands-on learn- student members as part of 8,568 lo-
In other news, the board approved the (LSW) - Family Care Coordinator and ing experience as they watch their ideas cal FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto
resignation of Karen Kuney, Elementary Student Services Director turn their communities into stronger, Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The
School Secretary/EMIS Coordinator for more sustainable places.” organization is supported by 344,239
the purpose of retirement. The board approved the 2018-2019 alumni members in 2,051 local FFA
School Calendar. The first school day Between Jan. 10 and Feb. 14, FFA Alumni chapters throughout the U.S.
In other news, the board approved needed to be changed to Aug. 21. The received nearly 600 applications from
the following employments for 2017- board approved book and supply fees FFA chapters across the country detail- The FFA mission is to make a posi-
2018: Jennifer Yoh for Summer School for Elementary K-6, $50 per student. ing how they would start or expand a tive difference in the lives of students
Instruction at $25 per hour, Nancy My- Grades 3-6 One-to-One Technology unique and sustainable project. This by developing their potential for premier
ers - Substitute Cafeteria Worker, Tom Chromebook Protection Agreement, $15 year, Tractor Supply awarded grants leadership, personal growth and career
Schaper - Saturday School. per student. to more than 270 FFA chapters na- success through agricultural education.
tionwide. Coinciding with National FFA The National FFA Organization oper-
The board accepted the following res- The board approved the Book and Week, Tractor Supply hosted a 10-day ates under a federal charter granted by
ignations: Rachel Gerken - Kindergar- Lab Fees for the High School and Ju- in-store fundraising event nationwide, the 81st United States Congress and it
ten reacher; William Geis - Varsity Girls nior High for 2018-2019. The board ap- which offered shoppers the opportuni- is an integral part of public instruction
basketball coach; Gwyn Livensparger proved the graduating Class of 2018. ty to donate at checkout in support of in agriculture. The U.S. Department
– part-time cook. The board approved a the program. The fundraiser collectively of Education provides leadership and
1-year limited contract with Bill Boyer The board approved the following raised a record-breaking $830,000 for helps set direction for FFA as a service
as Student Services director. textbook adoption: Math books for K-6 National FFA Foundation. Many FFA to state and local agricultural education
titled: Math Pearson envision - Pearson chapters participated in additional programs. For more, visit the National
Also approved were meal prices/ Publisher; Math books for Grades 7-8 fundraising opportunities at their local FFA Organization online at FFA.org and
increases for FY19: Grades K-8, $2.85 titled: Go Math, Houghton Mifflin Har- Tractor Supply stores to supplement do- on Facebook, Twitter and the official Na-
($.20 increase), Grades 9-12 $3.05 ($.20 court Publisher; Algebra I - Houghton nations, including bake sales, car wash- tional FFA Organization blog.
increase), Adult, $3.75 ($.20 increase), Mifflin Harcourt; Spanish II - Avanc- es and more.
Student Breakfast $2.25 ($.25 increase), emos 2, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Pub- About National FFA Foundation: The
Adult Breakfast $2.75 ($.25 increase), lisher. Since the program’s start in 2016, National FFA Foundation builds part-
Milk $.60 ($.10 increase) Grants for Growing has raised more nerships with industry, education, gov-
James can be reached at than $2.2 million for the National FFA ernment, other foundations and individ-
The board approved graduate [email protected] Organization. In total, the initiative has uals to secure financial resources that
study reimbursements: Katie Frey - funded 994 grants supporting projects recognize FFA member achievements,
involving more than $103,000 students. develop student leaders and support the
Edgerton School Board future of agricultural education.
OKs Overnight Trips For more details about the program,
visit www.FFA.org/grantsforgrowing. Governed by a 19-member board of
trustees composed of educators, busi-
About Tractor Supply Company: ness leaders, individual donors and FFA
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: Alumni, the foundation is a separately
TSCO) is in its 80th year of operation registered nonprofit organization. About
and, since being founded in 1938, has 82 percent of every dollar received by
grown to become the largest rural life- the foundation supports FFA members
style retail store chain in the United and agricultural education opportuni-
States. With 28,000 team members, ties. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.
1,700 stores in 49 states and an e-com-

North Central High
School Awards Night
By: James Pruitt chael, Bowers.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Full-time Substitute staff: Thiel, Son- NHS MEMBERS: Sitting left to right: Winter McStoots, Emma Zenz, Zac Turner,
Harsh Patel, Erin Ryan, Makayla Knapp, Allyson Fenicle. Standing left to right:
The Edgerton Local Schools Board of neberger – One year contracts. Approved Eryn Shaw, Emilie Eustace, Sidney Bell, Chace Boothman, Michael Cummins, Bro-
Education: Approved OHSAA resolution all 2018-19 Supplemental Contracts, die Mansur, Madelynn Scott, Addison Elser, Mr. John Shell - Advisor.
for 18-19 school year. Approved the All Volunteers, Chaperones. Accepted the
Sports Passes for 18-19 school year. Ac- resignation of Blaine Prince as varsity SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ... Sitting left to Right: Erin Ryan, Allyson Fenicle,
cepted a $605 donation from LCRF to off- wrestling coach. Accepted the resigna- Peggy Micheal, Vada Lashaway, Emma Zenz, Winter McStoots. Standing left to
set outstanding student lunch accounts. tion of Jessica Pettit as JV softball coach. right: Volkan ALemdar, Ryan France, Keean Livensparger, Zac Turner, Harsh Patel.
Approved BSN as the primary source of Accepted resignation of Kalley Schaefer
athletic equipment/apparel for the dis- as Four County Ag. Education Satellite
trict. Instructor/FFA Advisor, effective at end
of 2017-18 school year.
Approved varsity boys’ basketball at
Hickory Gym in Knightstown, Indiana Approved summer workers for main-
with Stryker on Dec. 1, 2018. Approved tenance staff: Logan Sack & Cameron
a tentative agreement with the Edgerton Jordan. Approved Elementary Summer
Education Association, effective Aug. 1, Reading Program staff at rate of $25/
2018 through July 31, 2021. Approved hour, Full-time: Bever, Burklo, Part-
Edgerton High School 2018 graduates. time: Saul, Miller, Powell. Approved
Speech Services with Edon NW Schools.
Approved overnight athletic camps Approved resolution for Proper Public
with: Boys Basketball – Eastern Ohio Purpose Funds. Approved technical ser-
- June 12-15, 2018, Cross Country – vice agreement with Northern Buckeye
Hocking Hills – July 20- August 3, Girls Ed. Council
Basketball – Findlay Camp – June 29 –
July 1, 2018, Approved both JH/HS and Notes of Superintendent Report
Elementary student handbooks for 2018- Discussion items: The bus inspection
19 is complete – all passed and approved
for 2018-19 routes. First reading of dis-
Approved lunch prices for 2018- trict random drug testing. The new dis-
19: Grades K-8 - $2.50, Grade 9-12 - trict letterhead is complete and ready to
$2.50, Adult - $3.00, Milk – 50 cents. be used. TOM’s stage renovation coming
Approve educational agreement with along nicely – Superintendent Kermit
NW Ohio Juvenile Detention Center for Riehle encouraged the board to walk over
2018-19 @ $40/student/week. Person- and check it out. Discussed the district
nel Recommendations(Certified) One- evacuation drill on May 4 and what steps
year Contract: Bales, Booth, Heisler, M. of improvement we may put in place.
Schroeder. Three-year Contract: Davis, Superintendent Kermit Riehle provid-
S. Schroeder, Flegal, Powell, Miller. Five ed the board an updated school calendar
year Contracts: A. Barbour, Schaffner, which includes the 2-hour Google train-
Bussing, Saul, Siebenaler ing for next school year. The next meet-
ing is June 25.
Personnel Recommendations(Non-
Certified) One year: D. Riehle, Two year: James can be reached at
Crowe, Munger, Hohler, J. McNalley, [email protected]
VanAusdale, Continuing: Letcher, Mi-

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Dr. Leslie Merillat Hausmann Induction Kicks Off Hilltop Academic Awards Night

By: Timothy Kays $250 West Unity Chamber of
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Omnibus Club - $300 Commerce - $500
Hilltop Athletic Boosters -
After a taco salad banquet Ron & Larry Dean - $1,000
in the school commons area, $500 Kamco - $1,000
attendees of the May 22nd IPFW Scholarship - $1,500 x County North - $2,000 x 4
2018 Hilltop Academic Awards = $8,000
ceremonies adjourned to the 4 = $6,000 University of Toledo
gymnasium where the Valedic- Academic Scholarship -
torian of the Hilltop Class of Teryn Ganster - $6,000 x 4 = $24,000
1995, Dr. Leslie Merillat Haus- Ohio University
mann, was inducted into the Academic Scholarship Collin Todd
Millcreek-West Unity Distin- $2,000 x 4 = $8,000 University of Northwestern
guished Alumni Hall of Fame. Ohio - $2,000
Chase Masters PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
Introduced by District Su- Bluffton University Chase Williams
perintendent Pro Tempore, Choral Scholarship - $2,000 Dick Yoh Memorial & Family THE LATEST ADDITION ... Dr. Leslie Merillat Hausmann is in-
Mrs. Laurie Worline, Dr. Haus- x 4 = $8,000 Scholarship - $300 ducted into the Millcreek-West Unity Distinguished Alumni Hall
mann is currently an Associ- Centennial Scholarship - Three Arts Club - $500 of Fame by District Superintendent Pro Tempore, Mrs. Laurie
ate Professor of Medicine at the $10,000 x 4 = $40,000 West Unity Area Foundation Worline.
University of Pittsburgh where - $750
she teaches residents and med- Jeremiah Miller Red Cross - $750 seph Reamsnyder, Spanish II - Aubrey Wyse
ical students. She is a prolific Hilltop Music Boosters - Roose Family Scholarship - Brianna Bell, Spanish III - Nash Samuel Shilling
researcher, dedicated to the $1,000 $2,500 Kuney, Spanish IV - Christo- Hayleigh Hamrick-Sharp
health and well-being of his- Bowling Green State Univer- pher Rhoades Leslie Schroeder
torically disadvantaged popu- Becca Miller sity
lations. The author of over 50 Siena Heights Freshman Academic Schol- Andrew Miller: Algebra II - Molly Roesch
peer reviewed scientific papers, Out-of-State Scholarship - arship - $2,500 Brianna Bell, Advanced Math Chelsea Stickney
her work has been presented $2,000 x 4 = $8,000 - Riley Burdine, Geometry -
at national conferences. She Softball Scholarship - Aubrey Wyse Blake Funkhouser, Applied Al- Becca Miller
is continuing her research at $4,000 x 4 = $16,000 Americanism Test - $100 gebra II - Lilly Dunsworth Audrey Funkhouser
the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Opportunity Scholarship - Church Women United -
Healthcare System. She de- $10,000 x 4 = $40,000 $250 Helen Phillips: Career & Col- 4.00 GPA
tailed her career to this point, West Unity Chamber of lege Readiness - Chase Mas- Benjamin Routhier
and gave the Class of 2018 Molly Roesch Commerce - $500 ters, Early Child Development
several points of career advice, Defiance College William Robertson McKin- - Isaac McKinney, Principals of Austin Schaffner
one of which, she said, was to, Dean’s Scholarship - ney, III - $500 Food - Blake Funkhouser, Per- Tyler Suboski
“...find your passion, and then $16,000 x 2 = $32,000 James H. Clark - $600 sonal & Financial Mgmt. - Tay-
figure out how to make money Northwest State Community Ron & Larry Dean - $1,000 ler Bleikamp, Nutrition & Well- 11th Grade Honor Roll
doing it.” College Trine University ness - Emmi Ryan Samantha Appleton
Presidential Scholarship – Tuition Remission - $31,700 Alisha Bauer
The scholarship awards full tuition for 2 years x 4 = $126,800 Tom Schaper: English I - Joe Zoi Bauer
portion of the program com- Reamsnyder, English II - Brian- Riley Burdine
menced with Steven Riley, the Johnnie Roth Teacher Awards for na Bell Aubrie Calvin
Principal of the Hilltop Junior West Unity United Method- Outstanding Students Jazlyn Fickle
High and High Schools, saying, ist Church - $200 Marion Allen:Yearbook - Abbie Smith: HS Varsity Hunter Framklin
“We are here today to recognize West Unity American Legion Chase Williams, Physical Sci- Quiz Team- Teryn Ganster, Easton Heer
outstanding efforts and aca- Auxiliary - $250 ence - Joseph Reamsnyder Nash Kuney, Ben Wieland, Bri- Nash Kuney
demic excellence put forth by Church Women United - Desiree Arps: Ceramics - anna Bell and Joe Reamsnyder, Christian McKinney
our students this school year. $250 Blake Funkhouser, Painting - JV Quiz Team-Alexia Long, Lilly Veronica Murdaugh
These students have worked Omnibus Club - $300 Johnnie Rot, Drawing - Blake Dunsworth, Joe Reamsnyder Joshua Pace
tremendously hard to earn the Hilltop Athletic Boosters - Funkhouser, Advanced Art - and Laurynn Wieland Hannah Reamsnyder
accolades that they are about $500 Aubrey Wyse Christopher Rhoades
to receive. Their drive and de- Three Arts Club - $500 Sam Boehnlein: Algebra I - Cameron Thompson: Digital Haylee Sexton
termination has set them apart Kiwanis Club - $750 Tayler Bleikamp, Financial Al- Skills HS - Shanti Wyse Morgyn Siegel
from their peers, and makes Victor Mygant - $750 x 2 = gebra - Tyler Suboski Haley Stephens
them worthy of recognition at $1,500 Janice Bruner: American Jen Yoh: HS Reading & Madisyn Underwood
tonight’s banquet. Ron Ruihley Memorial - History - Brianna Bell, Ameri- Study Skills - Beau Zuver, Ca- Braden Yates
$1,000 can Government - Nash Kuney, reer Skills - Chase Williams,
The following students were Bowling Green State Univer- Current Events - Nash Kuney, English III - Nash Kuney, Eng- 10th Grade Honor Roll
named as recipients of aca- sity Economics - Aubrey Wyse, So- lish IV - Aubrey Wyse, CCP Emily Banks
demic scholarships totaling Academic Scholarship - ciology - Baron Bleikamp, Psy- Composition I - Jeremiah Mill- Brianna Bell
over $600,000 in amount. They $6,000 x 4 = $24,000 chology - Shanti Wyse er, CCP Composition II - Katie Hayden Brown
are listed in alphabetical order, Teresa Doran: HS Choir - Geis, ACT Prep - Jack Blaisdell
along with the scholarships Ben Routhier Isaac McKinney, Cadet Chorale Lillis-Ann Dunsworth
and amounts that they were Americanism Test - $100 - Hannah Reamsnyder Jaymes Zachrich (Presented Ethan Eberly
awarded. Franklin B. Walters - $200 Katie Frey: Agriculture by Steven Riley): World Studies Joshua Fugate
Church Women United - for Natural Resources - Kodi - Kodi Brenner, American His-
Jordan Bell $250 Brenner, Adv. Animal & Plant tory - Randy Vickery, Advanced Blake Funkhouser
Changing Lives - $250 Clark & Dorothy McLaugh- Science - Mady Underwood, PE - Steven Riley James Garrett
Maumee Valley Vending - lin - $1,000 Structural Engineering - Beau Katie Geis
$750 County North - $2,000 x 4 Zuver, Business Mgmt for Ag Melissa Zenz: English I - Haley Geis
= $8,000 & Eng Sys. - Austin Schaffner, Hayden Tarkington, English Zakkary Horton
Jack Blaisdell Magis Scholarship - $23,000 Agribusiness Capstone - Sam II - Braylee Spires, Algebra I -
Omnibus Club - $300 x 4 = $92,000 Shilling Braylee Spires Kayleen Jennings
Lion’s Club - $400 Tony Gerig: Health 9 - Jo- Kyra Knapp
Ethel Kellogg - $500 Joel Sauber seph Reamsnyder, Phy. Ed. I/ Amber Metzger: Ohio Hon- Alexia Long
Capital University Award - Northwest State Community II - Connor Schlosser ors Diplomas - Johnnie Roth,
$16,000 x 4 = $64,000 College Cristin Hagans (Presented Joel Sauber, Tyler Suboski and Isaac McKinney
Honors Scholarship - ½ tu- by Janice Bruner): Chemistry Austin Schaffner* * - Triple Morgan Norden
Baron Bleikamp ition for 2 years - Tyler Suboski, Biology I - Bri- Honors Diploma recipient
Lion’s Club - $400 Marion Isaac Scholarship - anna Bell, Anatomy & Physiol- Blue Repp
Paul & Hilda Koch - $500 $1,500 ogy - Mady Underwood, Bausch Steven Riley: HS Perfect At- Kendall Roth
Nathan Ashenfelter - $500 & Lomb Science Award - Nash tendance - Kaiden Clendenin, Emmi Ryan
University of Toledo Austin Schaffner Kuney, State Science Fair - Au- Ethan Eberly, Randy Vickery Madelyn Schaper
Dean’s Award - $1,000 x 4 Academic All-Star - $100 brie Calvin, Baron Bleikamp and Kolin Zuver. Daniel Shilling
= $4,000 Lion’s Club - $400 and Haylee Sexton Katelyn Smith
State Science Day Scholar- Hilltop Athletic Boosters - Four County National Tech- 2018 Principal’s Award- Elisabeth Summers
ship - $1,500 x 4 = $6,000 $500 nical Honor Society Members: Chase Williams Benjamin Wieland
Isabelle & Forest Wineland - Leslie Schroeder, Samantha 9th Grade Honor Roll
Kara Brown $800 Appleton, Veronica Murdaugh Four County State Award: Tayler Bleikamp
West Unity United Method- Ohio State Scholarship - National Honor Society Collin Todd - Network Adminis- Kodi Brenner
ist Church - $200 $1,500 x 4 = $6,000 Members: Samantha Apple- tration Using Microsoft Emmitt Burdine
Mary L Thomas - $300 County North - $2,000 x 4 ton, Zoi Bauer, Kara Brown, Michaeal Garcia
Hilltop Athletic Boosters - = $8,000 Landrey Brown, Riley Burdine, GPA Awards & Honor Rolls Taryn Grant
$500 Frank & Elaine Lesnet Mise- Nash Kuney, Chase Masters, Breanna Lehnartz
William Robertson McKin- ta - $2,375 x 4 = $9,500 Christian McKinney, Veroni- 12th Grade GPA Awards Americus Maddox
ney, III - $500 ca Murdaugh, Molly Roesch, Jadyn McClary
Mary Gares Suter - $500 Ethan Schoonover Johnnie Roth, Ben Routhier, 3.30 - 3.64 GPA Brody McNeal
Millcreek-West Unity Edu- Napoleon American Legion Joel Sauber, Austin Schaffner, Mitchel Tule Stephanie Moncalcano
cation Association - $500 Scholarship - $500 Ethan Schoonover, Sam Shil- Trenton Figy Joseph Reamsnyder
Bill & Mary Hollingshead - ling, Morgyn Siegel, Tyler Sub- Collin Todd Hannah Riley
$500 Sam Shilling oski, Mady Underwood, Chase Jaden Rising
West Unity Area Foundation Omnibus Club - $300 Williams, Aubrey Wyse Kurestin Bowers Connor Schlosser
- $750 Dick Yoh Memorial & Family Sam Maran: Music History Christian Risner Ethan Siebenaler
Bowling Green State Univer- Scholarship - $300 - Josh Fugate, HS Band - Da- Hayden Tarkington
sity Lion’s Club - $400 vid Carpenter, Music Theory & Kaedin Gigax Arleigh VanArsdalen
Incoming Freshman Schol- Hilltop Athletic Boosters - Composition - Jeremiah Miller, Stefanie Weaver Chase Whitman
arship - $2,500 x 4 = $10,000 $500 Jazz Band - Brianna Bell Laurynn Wieland
Charles Sumner - $500 Kim Massie: Spanish I - Jo- Shanti Wyse
Landrey Brown Victor Mygant - $750 x 2 = Jack Blaisdell Timothy can be reached
West Unity United Method- $1,500 Chase Williams at [email protected]
ist Church - $200 Kara Brown
Church Women United - Tyler Suboski Teryn Ganster
Lion’s Club - $400 Johnnie Roth

Joel Sauber
Ethan Schoonover

3.65 - 3.99 GPA
Jeremiah Miller

Pioneer Lions Club Hands
Out Two Scholarships

HILLTOP SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FOR 2018 ... Hilltop High School seniors receiving scholar- PHOTO PROVIDED
ships at the 2018 Academic Awards Banquet included, Front - Landrey Brown, Kara Brown, Aubrey
Wyse, Johnnie Roth and Molly Roesch. Back - Jack Blaisdell, Chase Williams, Tyler Suboski, Aus- SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ... Pioneer Lion Marilyn Osborn
tin Schaffner, Baron Bleikamp, Ben Routhier and Sam Shilling. Not pictured - Jordan Bell, Teryn (left) is shown with North Central seniors Volkan Alemdar and
Ganster, Chase Masters, Jeremiah Miller, Joel Sauber, Ethan Schoonover and Collin Todd. Emma Zenz. On Monday, May 21st, at North Central’s Hon-
or Awards evening, both students were presented with $500
scholarships from the Pioneer Area Lions Club.

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College News

NSCC Commencement Ceremony Several Local Students Earn
Recognizes 400 Graduates Degrees From Bluffton University

Sabrina Hass BLUFFTON, Ohio—Local students is a 2017-18 Pi Delta Society member.
Korwyn Howard received bachelor’s degrees during Ruthann Stuckey of Stryker, Ohio,
Bluffton University’s 118th annual
Jessica Jasso commencement ceremony on May 6. earned bachelor’s degrees in English
Austin Kempf and writing with a business adminis-
Amanda Knierim Kaitlyn Blevins of Stryker, Ohio, tration minor. Stuckey was the recipi-
Kyle Knierim earned a bachelor’s degree in orga- ent of the Distinguished Scholar in
Kimberly Kruse nizational management. Blevins is a Writing award.
Justin Lovejoy 2017-18 Pi Delta Society member.
Andrew Mayer Cody Stuckey of Fayette, Ohio
Brittany Mehlow Michaela Clingaman of Stryker, earned a bachelor’s degree in busi-
Diana Melendez Alanis Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in or- ness administration with a music mi-
Brittany Miller ganizational management. Clingaman nor.
Alexander Munger
NSCC Announces
Elida Perez Spring 2018 Dean’s List
STUDENT SPEAKER ... Page Doornbos of Stryker was Micah Peterson
the student speaker at the 2018 NSCC Commence- ARCHBOLD, OHIO * Kaleb Westrick PETTISVILLE
ment Ceremony. Blake Pfund –Northwest State Com- Lisa Whitman Seth Brakefield
MaKayla Phillips munity College has an- * Brittney Willis
ARCHBOLD, OHIO – 13abc. Geftos, a two- nounced its spring se- Kelsi Knisely
Northwest State Commu- time Emmy Award-win- Ariel Ralph mester dean’s list. To be * Nicholas Witter PIONEER
nity College celebrated ning journalist, lauded Brenda Ramirez eligible, students must * Michael Woodbury
the 2018 graduating class the graduates for their Jessica Reimund have taken at least 12 Melissa Bowling
at its forty-eighth Com- achievements. He noted Kathryn Sallows credit hours as a full- DELTA Makayla Knapp
mencement Ceremony “You’re here today be- Jessica Scheffler time student, or 6-11.99 Ian Armstrong * Tyler Pannell
this past weekend. The cause you have already as a part-time student, * Amanda Baker Cady VanDeVoorde
ceremony recognized 400 challenged yourselves. Amy Shaffer and have averaged above Isaiah Barnhart Leanna Washington
graduates who completed You’re here today because Samuel Shumaker a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Hannah Barnhart
an Associate degree or you already inspire others. * Denotes 4.0 GPA Alyssa DeCant STRYKER
certificate program with You’re here today because Ryan Sintobin * Matthew Dominique * Amy Chappuis
the College during fall, you already lead by exam- Sirena Slade ALVORDTON * Elizabeth Finney Andrew Fritch
spring or summer term. ple, even if you don’t real- Cameron Slee Alisha Bauer * Justin Freestone * Nathan Gilbert
Rainy conditions forced ize it. That’s why I’m here Dustin Snow *Frederick Fuller * Bethany Gerity * Nathan Gilbert
the College to move the today: to challenge you Chris Stuckey *Tyler Suboski * Adam Gray
ceremonies indoors to the to be lifelong learners.” Amanda Stutzman Sean Griewahn * Rosa Gomez
Voinovich Auditorium, Geftos went above and Sarah VerMeulen ARCHBOLD * Gilberto Hernandez * Kylee Green
where two ceremonies beyond for the unique oc- Anessa Volkman * Alexander Alencastro Amy Huffman Lindsey Roehrig
were held to properly ac- casion, creating two sepa- Nicole Wernsing Alexander Munger * Joshua Rohrs
knowledge the large group rate keynote speeches for Erika Wheatley * Eliza Avers * Trenton Peluso * Jerid Stewart
of graduates. the dual ceremonies. Tori Williams * Brian Ball * Ryan Sintobin Silas Whitlock
Tyler Wilson Christian Barhite Erika Wheatley * Kaid Woolace
Dr. Michael Thomson, Following the recog- Josh Wood * Alicia Barhite * Sarah Yaney
NSCC president, first took nition of the graduates, Andrew Wuebben * Maggie Carder EDGERTON
a moment to honor Presi- NSCC Vice President for Jaime Wyse * Cameron Collins * Bailey Blinzler Franz SWANTON
dent Emeritus Dr. Larry Academics Lori Robison McKenzie Yoder * Bryce Conklin * Ruth Baumgartner
McDougle, and Dr. Tom announced Sydney Crit- Albert Ziehm II * Carissa Diller David Harris
Stuckey, former NSCC ten and Haley Oehler as WILLIAMS COUNTY * Claire Foor * Jamie Harris * Deborah Both
president who will be el- the recipients of the Presi- Derek Williams Jessica French Cody Herman Erin Ford
evated to President Emeri- dent’s Outstanding Stu- Dennis Williams Johanna Fritz Megan Leppelmeier
tus on July 1, noting the dent Award. Critten grad- Krista Blocksom Itzayana Gaona Joann Ordway * Brooks Ladd
countless hours of service uated Summa Cum Laude Joseph Boehner * Adam Grisier Hannah Sleesman *Alex Wells
both men poured in to with an Associate of Ap- Chelsi Brown * Leah Hall Lonnie Smith
the College. Dr. Thomson plied Business in Busi- Kelsey Brown Sandra Hernandez Keegan Steele * Makilah Witt
congratulated the gradu- ness Management. She is Courtney Buchanan * Kamryn Hostetler * Spencer Sunderland WAUSEON
ating class, remarking “I a member of the Dean’s Harry Bunnel Oran Humbert Alisha Wheeler
commend you for your Leadership Cluster and Kirsten Burkhart * Alec Hylander * Brooke Williams Brooke Aeschliman
dedication and persis- Kappa Beta Delta honor Amy Chappius * Adam Kinsman * Hannah Wynne Alexandra Barber
tence that have led to this society. Critten plans to Brady Cogswell * Kendall Lovejoy * Scott Zimmer
remarkable achievement. continue her education Alyssa Cooper * Adam Mahnke Caitlyn Barber
You balanced work, fam- at the University of North Maigan Dancer Andrew Mayer EDON Sarabeth Basker
ily, and other obligations Carolina-Wilmington to Page Doornbos * Madison Myers * Levi Brumbaugh * Lucas Blanchong
in order to complete your pursue a degree in marine Paxton DuBois * Christian Pena * Aaron Hamilton * Kimberly Clingaman
education. You not only biology. Oehler graduated Mikayla Eberly * Micah Peterson Jennifer Connolly
rise to meet life’s many Summa Cum Laude with Jennifer Fackler Thaddeus Rice Joshua Landel * Alexis Conrad
challenges, you thrive and a dual major, two Associ- Julie Freshour * Nathaniel Rodriguez Shaylee Manahan * Sydney Darnell
overcome them.” ate of Applied Business Larry Freshour * Trevor Rupp * Rebecca Dent-Weiss
degrees in business man- Nathan Gilbert * Emily Santos * Lyle Manges
Page Doornbos was agement and human re- Brandon Goller Kasyn Schaffner Raymond Stark Amber Falor
the student speaker se- source management. She Hayden Hageman * Christopher Schaub * Samantha Thiel Duncan Frederick
lected. Doornbos shared a is a member of the Kappa Nathan Hay * Benjamin Smith Wesley Gambler
very personal story about Beta Delta and Phi Theta Cody Herman * Bailee Smith * Brian Yoder * Shannel Gottardo
the circumstances that Kappa honor societies, as Angelo Hornung * Nicholas Waidelich FAYETTE Christopher Guillen
brought her to northwest well as the Dean’s Leader- Alexis Hugg * Bryce Williams Drew Coffey
Ohio, and about how fear ship Cluster. Oehler plans Nikki Hughey McKenzie Yoder Logan Hines
plays a part in all of our to pursue a bachelor’s de- Katie Irwin * Brian Fether * Grant Jutze
lives. She noted that she gree in human resource Brittany Keller BRYAN Taylor Griffiths * Grant Jutze
was reluctant to explore management. Makayla Knapp Derek Allen Adriana Hylander * Katalina Kelley
a new career nearing the Christina Kuckuck * Dennis Allison MaKayla Phillips * Jackson Kelley
age of 30, but those clos- Receiving degrees from Joshua Landel * Amanda Andres * Thomas Plummer Jr * Lillian Kuszmaul
est to her encouraged her Fulton & Williams coun- Megan Leppelmeier * Kaitlynn Antigo Grant Schaffner Audry Lane
to believe in herself and ties are: Theresa Loomis * Kayla Arnold * Amy Shaffer * Olivia Leininger
pursue her goals. She Adam Malone * Allison Boyer * Larry Smith Kennedy Lillich
then related fear to the FULTON COUNTY Alexandra Maneval * Avery Carter HOLIDAY CITY Kathryn McKean
graduating class: “Think Tyler Appel Brooke Manning Brady Cogswell * Mandi Crawford Morgan Murry
back to this day – this Justin Mattern * Shayne Combs Jaelyn Myers
very minute – and remem- Christian Barhite Austin Melnyk Justin Elliott LYONS Ciara Neuenschwander
ber how you felt getting Jeffrey Barnhart Cody Mercer * Rachel Francis Lindsay Burroughs Jessica Newlove
dressed to come here to- Sarabeth Basker Brittney Mocherman * Julie Freshour * Jewellee Roberts
day. This is where that Taylor Baumgartner Erica Mocherman * Larry Freshour Elijah Norr
fear pushed you to. Don’t Daniel Mullins * Anthony Gendron MONTPELIER Blake Pfund
worry about being scared. Paul Bieber Stacey Pelland II * Keetyn Hayes Savanna Altaffer Steven Pope
Worry about not being Lucas Blanchong Samantha Phillips * Paige Johnson * Austin Rotroff
scared. If it’s easy, is it re- Ryan Plessner * Justin Keezer * Austin Batt * Danielle Saaf
ally worth it?” Doornbos Holly Buczko Evan Raub * Baylee Krupp * Joseph Bohner * Jacqueline Sager
earned an Associate of Ap- Crystal Burkholder Courtney Retcher * Emma Kwiatkowski Cynthia San Pedro
plied Science in Nursing Lindsey Roehrig * Chloe McCashen Adrian Brown * Jennifer Sanders
(RN), she is a member of Jordan Clymer Tenika Roehrs Miranda Merschdorf * Troy Cooley Kaylei Satkowski
the Alpha Delta Nu nurs- S. Jasmine Conley Lorita Romero Joslin Miller * Dennis Cupp Lucas Schang
ing honor society, and she Jennifer Connolly Rachelle Rowlinson Ava Moats-Landis * Samantha Currier * Jessica Scheffler
also recently received the Amy Sanders Leonard Nafziger * William Danielson * Ryan Scherer
Outstanding Leadership Alexis Conrad Michael Shadbolt * Mark Oliphant * Jacob Earle Autumn Smith
Award from the northwest Michaela Davis Natalie Short * Zachary Pittman Amadeus Eldringhoff * Sophia Stockham
Ohio Nurse’s Association. Stephen Delaney Heidi Shutts * Paiten Price Jared Elkins * Kyle Vernot
Josiah Sprunger McKenzie Reasor * Brandon Goller * McCormick Warncke
Keynote speaker for Todd Dixon Spencer Sunderland Jessica Reed Lydia Grime Jacob Whitcomb
this year’s commence- Erin Douglass Camin Swartz * Mark Sammons Jakub Grodi * Parker Wittenmyer
ment ceremony was Tony Rebecca Eddins Josh Timbrook * Michael Shadbolt * William Hill * Jamie Wyse
Geftos, senior reporter Lacey Elzinga David VanSteenkiste * Jessica Shaw * Angelo Hornung * Francis Ziehm II
and co-anchor for WTVG Leanna Washington Megan Smith Jenna Keesecker Hannah Zurek
Regan Ford Randolph Westrick * James Stark * Adam Malone WEST UNITY
Rylee Ford Silas Whitlock * Jason Stubblefield Erica Mocherman Ariana Brown
Christine Fouty Cody Williams Camin Swartz * Lucas Patten * Cierra Grant
Alyssa Gamboe Michael Woodbury * Isabella Swartz * Samantha Phillips * Jeremy Hartman
Shannel Gottardo Timothey Yocklin Kelsee Terrell Colin Rockey Brittany Keller
Sean Griewahn Halle Tisovic * Kristina Short * Alexandra Maneval
Adam Grisier * Matthew Tisovic Kristopher Shoup Alexander Montague
* Grace Voigt * Daniel Stuckey Benjamin Routhier
Justin Ashenfelter Named To Spring * Andrew Walz * Julia Taylor * Austin Schaffner
2018 Dean’s List At Ashland University * Addison Vardinakis * Matthew Siegel
* Nathaniel Wells Race Vollmar
ASHLAND, OH (05/18/2018)-- Jus- is a graduate of Hilltop High School. * Arielle Young Haleigh Westfall
tin Ashenfelter of West Unity, OH was To be eligible for this honor, a stu- Anthony Williams
named to the Dean’s List at Ashland
University for the Spring 2018 semester. dent must be enrolled full time at Ash-
land University and achieve at least a
Justin is majoring in Finance. Justin 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

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College News Discovery Of World War II
Soldier’s Plane Brings Closure

University Of Toledo & Bowling Green By: John Rogers The organization announced the find
ASSOCIATED PRESS Monday, and said its search was aided
greatly by what the family provided, in-
To End Nursing Partnership Program LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Kelly grew cluding eyewitness narratives, military re-
up on a Northern California farm and ports, flight documents and even diary en-
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A longtime currently going to the University of once thought of becoming a cowboy before tries from crew members on planes flying
nursing partnership program between Toledo Health Sciences campus for World War II got in the way. in formation with Kelly’s when it was hit.
two Ohio universities has ended. their last two years of classes.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Forc- This also marked the first time that an
WTOL-TV reports the program be- University of Toledo College of es instead, and on March 11, 1944, the MIA family had provided his group such
tween the University of Toledo and Nursing Dean Linda Lewandowski 21-year-old 2nd lieutenant was aboard a support, said Eric Terrill, Project Recover’s
Bowling Green State University will says the split was due to a higher de- B-24 bomber with 10 others when it was co-founder and leader of the search.
split starting with the freshman class mand for nurses. struck by Japanese anti-aircraft fire and
of 2019. plunged into the Pacific Ocean. “The results from our efforts in Hansa
BGSU officials say they are pursing Bay have stirred a mix of lasting emo-
The two programs will now operate a new partnership with nearby insti- When the plane Kelly and his fellow tions within our team and drives home the
their own curriculum on each cam- tutions, such as Lourdes University. crew members called Heaven Can Wait need to recognize the sacrifices that ser-
pus. was found at the bottom of a bay off the vice members and their families make in
Current students involved in the coast of Papua New Guinea, a wave of ex- protecting our freedoms,” said Terrill, who
The partnership has been in place merged program will not be affected hilaration — albeit one mixed with grief works at San Diego’s Scripps Institution of
since the 1970s, with BGSU students by the split. — washed over his family, including many Oceanography.
members too young to have ever met him.
Several Area Students Receive The findings are being turned over to
Academic Recognition At Trine University “This discovery of where the wreck is, the Department of Defense’s POW/MIA
of seeing pictures and videos of the wreck Accounting Agency, which seeks to recov-
ANGOLA, IN (05/21/2018)-- Stu- Area students named to the Presi- on the floor of Hansa Bay. My goodness, it er remains of MIAs.
dents from Trine University’s main dent’s List include: Jordan Birdsall brings closure in a way we didn’t expect,”
campus were named to the Dean’s List of Montpelier, a Elementary Educa- said Scott Althaus of Urbana, Illinois. Althaus said if his cousin’s body is re-
for the Spring 2018 semester. To earn tion major, Jordan Blank of Montpe- trieved the family hopes he might someday
Dean’s List honors, main campus stu- lier, a English Education major, Jacob On Memorial Day 2013 Althaus be buried in his hometown of Livermore,
dents must complete a minimum of 15 Dewire of Montpelier, a Design Engi- launched what would quickly become a California.
hours and have a grade point average neering Technology major, Alex Kirk- family-wide project to learn everything
of 3.500-3.749. ingburg of Montpelier, a Elementary relatives could about the young man who For now, however, the family is simply
Education major, Kyle Long of Edon, a grew up thinking he’d be a cowboy but rejoicing in having finally found him.
Area students on the Dean’s List in- Social Studies Education major, Kevin then, inspired by his military service, de-
cluded: Elias King of Wauseon, a Me- Rush of Pioneer, a Undeclared major, cided he wanted to be a pilot instead. He A professor of political science and
chanical Engineering major, Nathaniel Hope Scholma of Montpelier, a Bio- was the bombardier on Heaven Can Wait. communication at the University of Illi-
McCord of Montpelier, a Management medical Engineering major, and Bran- nois, Althaus’ area of expertise is political
major, Katelin Miller of Montpelier, a den Turner of Pioneer, a Elementary “He was a very gregarious man. He opinion and news coverage of war. It was
Criminal Justice-BS major, Joshua Education major. kept up correspondence with I think 38 his research into the subject that led him
Whitcomb of Wauseon, a Management different people stateside while he was to try to learn the life story of the cousin
major, and Jordan Winebernner of And also, Tanya Kelley of Montpelier overseas. He was just everybody’s friend, he never met. Like many family members
Montpelier, a Mechanical Engineering is one of the students from Trine Uni- very well liked,” said Althaus, Kelly’s first he was born after Kelly died. Others, in-
major. versity’s College of Graduate and Pro- cousin once removed. “It would have been cluding his mother, were small children
fessional Studies named to the Dean’s something to see what he would have done when they last saw him.
Students from Trine University’s List for the Spring 2018 semester. Kel- after coming back from the war if that had
main campus were named to the Presi- ley is majoring in Accounting. been his outcome.” “One of the wonderful things that came
dent’s List for the Spring 2018 semes- out of this effort to just figure out what
ter. To earn President’s List honors, To earn Dean’s List honors, CGPS A year ago Kelly’s family turned over happened on March 11, 1944, was really
main campus students must complete students must complete a minimum of what they learned to Project Recover, a bringing the family together across lines
a minimum of 15 hours and have a 12 hours and have a grade point aver- team of marine scientists, historians, ar- that we didn’t communicate through very
grade point average of 3.750-4.000. age of 3.500-3.749. chaeologists, divers and others who seek often,” he said. “And to bring these stories
out military crash sites connected to cases to life.”
involving those listed as Missing in Action.
He’s hoping that this Memorial Day
other families might do the same.

With Death Rate Up, US Life
Expectancy Is Likely Down Again

the filing of paperwork
for causes of death that
involve police investiga-
tions.
A more complete re-
port is expected around
the end of the year, in-
cluding the number of
deaths and a calculation
of life expectancy — the
average lifespan based
on year of birth, current CLOSURE ... This circa 1943 U.S. Army Air Force photo from the Kelly Family
death trends and other Research Project shows Lt. Tom Kelly, lower right, and other members of his crew
factors. of the B-24 bomber training in the U.S., that was later shot down in Hansa Bay
For decades, life ex- in what is now Papua New Guinea during World War II. When Kelly’s relatives
pectancy increased, ris- got word that his bomber had been found, a wave of exhilaration mixed with grief
ing a few months nearly washed over family members. Although relatives who never met Kelly had pieced
every year. But 2016 was much of his life story together over the years, they never knew what happened
the second year in a row when his plane was shot down off the coast of Papua New Guinea in 1944. They
in U.S. life expectancy got their answer recently when the group Project Recover found the B-24 bomber
fell, a rare event that had under 213 feet of water. (U.S. Army Air Force/Kelly Family Research Project via AP)

occurred only twice be- Cameron Partners With Law
fore in the last century. Enforcement To Promote Safety
Health officials say
there was one three-year
US DEATH RATE ... In this Aug. 9, 2017 file photo, decline. That occurred in Angola, Ind. – First responders from cess to the hospital so they can respond
workers dig a new grave at a church cemetery in New 1916, 1917 and 1918, a Angola recently participated in an ac- appropriately in a crisis. Cameron offi-
Vienna, Iowa. Preliminary data released on Wednes- period that included the tive shooter table top exercise/meeting cials provided both the Angola city po-
day, May 23, 2018 shows U.S. death rates rose again worst flu pandemic in that allowed the various organizations lice and the Steuben County sheriff’s
last year, indicating that 2017 likely will mark the modern history. the opportunity to identify proactive department with access fobs which will
third straight decline in American life expectancy. ways to promote safety at the hospi- allow them entry to the building and to
(Dave Kettering/Telegraph Herald via AP) “Looking at these tal. “We saw some of the challenges all secured units in the building, with
numbers, it seems likely” that were experienced at the shooting the exception of the pharmacy.
the nation has just tied incident at the YouTube headquar-
By: Mike Stobbe that record, said Anne Case, a Princ- ters,” said John Gonya, Cameron Se- The EMS was also given fobs so they
AP MEDICAL WRITER eton University researcher who’s done curity Director. “We wanted to take can access the units for transfers and
the things they learned and try to ap- in the event of an emergency so they
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. death influential work on deaths in middle- ply those same principles here at the can access exterior doors if needed.
rate rose last year, and 2017 likely aged white Americans from suicides, hospital.” Cameron will be working on providing
will mark the third straight year of de- drug overdose and alcohol abuse. the same access to the area town mar-
cline in American life expectancy, ac- “The main impediment we identified shal’s in the coming weeks.
cording to preliminary data. The overall death rate rose a little was access,” said Gonya. Therefore,
less than 1 percent, to about 734 the goal was to give first responders ac- For more information, call 260-667-
Death rates rose for Alzheimer’s deaths per 100,000 people. The rate 5337.
disease, diabetes, flu and pneumo- dipped slightly in 2016 despite a re-
nia, and three other leading causes of cord number of deaths that year, so SAFETY PARTNERSHIP ... Pictured (l to r): John Gonya, Cameron Security Di-
death, according to numbers posted its rise in 2017 is more reason to ex- rector, M.J. Irwin, Cameron Security Supervisor, R.J. Robinson, Steuben County
online Wednesday by the Centers for pect life expectancy will worsen, Case Sheriff’s Dept., Stu Hamblen, Angola Police Department and Ken Whitmore, Angola
Disease Control and Prevention. said. Police Department.

Full-year data is not yet available There was some good news.
for drug overdoses, suicides or fire- The death rate for cancer, the na-
arm deaths. But partial-year statistics tion’s No. 2 killer, continued to drop.
in those categories showed continuing It fell 2 percent from 2016. Death
increases. rates from HIV and blood infections
also declined.
Just as important, there was little The heart disease death rate fell
change in the death rate from the na- too, but only by 0.3 percent. Experts
tion’s No. 1 killer: heart disease. In think the nation’s increasing obesity
the past, steady annual drops in heart rate is probably a factor in the flatten-
disease death rates offset increases in ing of heart disease death rates.
other causes. But that offset is no lon- The Associated Press Health & Sci-
ger happening, experts say. ence Department receives support
from the Howard Hughes Medical In-
The CDC’s National Center for stitute’s Department of Science Edu-
Health Statistics calculated the pre- cation. The AP is solely responsible for
liminary rates based on a first-pass all content.
review of death certificates filed last
year. There typically are delays in

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4-H News

West Unity Successful Heartland 4-Hers To

4-Her’s Hold April Meeting Sell Candles As A Fundraiser
Secretary, Grace Herman called the 2nd from 8-11 at the fairgrounds. Sa-
The West Unity Successful 4-Her’s New business wise camp is June 7-10, 4th meeting of the Heartland 4-Hers to mantha Hake gave a Health & Safety re-
Club held a meeting on April 15, 2018 Camper ship (1/2 off camp) forms are order. The Pledge of Allegiance was giv- port on dog safety.
at 6 PM at the Brady Township fire hall available. en by Grace Herman. The 4-H pledge
there were fourteen members present was given by Nathanial Tomlinson. Demonstrations were given by Ab-
and zero guest present. Pledges were Registration due May 26. 4-H es- bigail Herman for her clothing proj-
held by President Zoi Bauer. Roll call say, pork essay, and dairy posters also Fundraising was discussed. It was ect, Sarah Vollmer for her cooking and
was taken by Vice President Kali Collins due May 26. Next meeting snack will be decided that we will sell candles. Sev- cake decorating projects, Anne Hug for
and the special format used was “What brought in from Jordan.S. Recreation eral members met at Parkview Nursing her rabbit project, Grace Reitzel for her
is your favorite spring flower”. Unfin- was officers and we voted for a new Home in Edgerton and Genesis in Bryan cooking project, Emma Trent for her
ished business was LQA is April 23 at secretary. The new secretary is Allison to pass out cards that were made by Rabbit project, and Eve Gerschutz for
6:30 PM at the Gillette building and who Whitman. The next meeting will be held kids. her project.
attended officers and advisers training? on May,20th 2018 at 6 PM at Brady
Township fire hall. 4-H camp will be June 7-10. Clo- The activities coordinator organized
verbud Camp will be June 9th. Early a hula hoop game at the end of the
Superior Farmers 4-H Club bird registration will be May 12th. Final meeting. The Cloverbuds came in and
registration date will be May 26th. 4-H showed the flowers they made. Snacks
Discuss Ideas For Fair Booth Booth contest entries are due May 8th. were provided by Adyn, Avery & Paisley
Reminder that the 4-H chicken BBQ is Herman Drinks were provided by Grace
On May 14, 2018, the Superior Farm- at this year’s upcoming fair, and the July 19th. Herman; Makayla, Gretchen, & Adrian
ers 4-H Club held a meeting at the West club’s next meetings. Colton Eckley Keppeler.
Bethesda Church. The attendance was gave a demonstration on his Guinea Pig Colors for club shirts were discussed
taken in the form of the question ‘what project, and the Cloverbuds showed off and voted on. All members must have Next meeting will be on June 3rd at
is your favorite book’, and there were 19 their slime that they had created. procession of their animals by June 1st. 6:00 pm. In the Village Office Council
members present. Sheep, Goat and calf tagging is June Room.
The next meeting of the Supe-
The club discussed new business, rior Farmers 4-H Club will be held on ArmorVue Home Exteriors
which included the club t-shirts, plan- Monday, June 11 at 6 pm at the West Opens To Serve Swanton Area
ning of a fundraiser, ideas for the booth Bethesda Church.

West Unity Brady Blues 4-H Club By: Bill O’ Connell to be known as the specialist for ultra-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER high-performance windows, doors, sid-
ing and roofing products.
Select Dates For Demonstrations Started in 2014, by Edward Levine
and Toby Tokes, ArmorVue Home Exte- Located on 11915 Sager Road just
riors was built on a philosophy of de- outside of Swanton, their showroom is
livering the best in manufacturing, in- open Monday through Friday, 9am to
The West Unity Brady Blues 4-H On June 7 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, stallation and service to homeowners. 5pm and Saturdays 9am to 3pm; they
Club held its meeting on May 14, 2018 horse measuring will be held at the fair With the highest quality products on the offer additional discounts/savings to
at the Hilltop School. The dates were grounds. State Leadership Camp will market today and their trained skilled customers who bring their measure-
selected for demonstrations. In one be held on June 26. The next meet- specialists, they are committed to ex- ments into the showroom too! Website
fundraiser, which is selling Cookies ing of Brady Blues 4-H Club will be held ceed their customer’s expectations. – www.armorvue.com/toledo
on Demand cards, the club has sold 7 on Monday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the
cards. The club members will be work- Rodriguez home to kick off demonstra- At ArmorVue with over 75 years of Bill can be reached at
ing the Chicken BBQ from 10:30 am - tions. combined experience, they have come [email protected]

1:30 pm on July 18.

Pettisville Ever-Ready
4-Club Discuss 4-H Books

The Pettisville Ever-Ready 4-H Club Mandatory Tag- in day is Saturday
held its 5th meeting on May 15th, 2018. June 2nd at the Fairgrounds for all
All members should have their 4-H market projects. The Chicken BBQ will
books now. If you do not have your be on June 16th, and the tickets and
book, please see your advisor. It’s im- money are due by June 5th. The Chick-
portant that if you decide to drop a 4-H en BBQ and the Pettisville Friendship
project you must do so before June 1. Days (June 22 and 23) are other options
To do this you must contact your advi- for community service. Next meeting is
sor and the extension office. June 5th at 7:30PM.

Superior Farmers 4-H Club

Complete Annual Road Cleanup

The Superior Farmers 4-H Club met PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF
on April 22nd, 2018. The members ac- The chicken barbeque will be held on RIBBON CUTTING ... General Manager Andrew Toth cuts the ribbon held by Swan-
complished the annual road cleanup, July 19th, 2018 at the William County ton Chamber of Commerce Director Neil Toeppe and Swanton mayor Ann Roth.
which consisted of them picking up Fairgrounds in the Veteran’s Memorial Also present is Jennifer Hyatt, Jill Young, Jamie Sayre, Mark McCormick, Keith
trash along County Road H. Building. Tickets are $8.00 for ½ of a Lamont.
chicken dinner. Contact club members
Following the road cleanup, the mem- if you are interested in buying tickets to Ohio State President Seeks
bers voted for the club’s t-shirt design help 4-H members of Williams County.
for the year. Katie Taylor’s design was The next Superior Farmers 4-H club
chosen. The members also discussed meeting will be held on Monday May 14,
other business, such as the upcoming
chicken barbeque event. Info About Alleged Misconduct6 pm, at the West Bethesda Church.

Hoofbeats 4-H Club
Enjoy Hike At Lake LaSuAnn

PHOTO PROVIDED COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The presi- man, said Tuesday.
dent of Ohio State University has asked “Everybody’s making every effort to
NATURE HIKE ... Long time 4-H member Kaylee MaCasky and her father held a alumni for help with an investigation into
nature hike at Lake LaSuAnn on Sunday May 6th. Kaylee is a member of the Hoof- reports of alleged sexual misconduct by a make sure we have a thorough investiga-
beats 4-H club. Other member’s in attendant were Gracie Hardin and Raiden Rez- former university doctor. tion that gets to the bottom of this,” Davey
abek. Both Gracie and Riaden enjoyed the experience and look forward to the next said.
hike. Pictured is Mr. McCaskey, Kaylee McCaskey, Raiden Rezabek, Gracie Harden. At issue are allegations against Rich-
ard Strauss, who died in 2005. To date, Strauss was an associate professor of
the university has received confidential medicine at Ohio State. In addition to his
reports alleging sexual misconduct from athletic team duties, Strauss worked at
male athletes in eight sports. the university medical center and student
health center.
President Michael Drake sent an email
Monday to 112,613 alumni who attended To date, reports of alleged misconduct
the university from the mid-1970s to the have come from athletes affiliated with
mid-1990s, when the alleged misconduct cheerleading, fencing, football, gymnas-
occurred. tics, ice hockey, swimming, volleyball and
wrestling.
Drake asked alumni with information
about allegations to contact Seattle-based The matter has been referred to Co-
law firm Perkins Coie, which Ohio State lumbus police and the Franklin County
hired earlier this month to conduct an in- Prosecutor’s Office for a potential criminal
dependent investigation. investigation.

“These serious allegations are incom- An article in the campus newspaper
patible with the core values of who we are from 1984 said Strauss was selected to
as a university community,” Drake said in test Olympic athletes for illegal drug use
the email. during the Summer Games in Los Angeles.

The president sent the email at the re- Other articles published during the
quest of Perkins Coie as part of its investi- 1980s said Strauss studied injury rates
gation, Chris Davey, a university spokes- among wrestlers and other athletes, as
well as the effects of steroid use.

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Stryker Schools Wraps Red Cross Calls For Summer Blood
Up The Year On May 22 Donations To Prevent A Shortage
(May 21, 2018) — The American Red North Elm Street
By: Rebecca Miller tially be using the Stryker Public Library Cross is counting on volunteer donors Stryker- 6/6/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.,
THE VILLAGE REPORTER more often. Johnson explained that all to give blood and help ensure patient
the books from the school library will needs can be met this summer. Stryker High School, 400 South Defi-
As part of voting to accept Superinten- be boxed up and the public librarians ance Street
dent Nate Johnson’s Personnel Recom- are welcome to come and see if there Around Memorial Day, the Red Cross
mendations at the May 21, 2018 Stryker are any they would like to have. He also sees a steep decline in blood donations. How to donate blood: Simply down-
School Board meeting, the board wel- said that the students will most likely Busy summer schedules, vacations and load the American Red Cross Blood Do-
comed new 2018-19 PreSchool teacher continue at the same level of use at the school breaks also cause a drop in do- nor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call
Miss Alexa Moore. Also approved were public library, with very little change. nations. Accidents and medical emer- 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
a three year contract for teacher, Blake gencies don’t take a summer break – to make an appointment or for more in-
Ruffer, and a one year contract for Ol- Financial Report given by Treasurer, patients need blood every minute, every formation. All blood types are needed to
ivia Bowers in Transportation; resigna- Ms. Jill Peters, was accepted with Gener- day. ensure a reliable supply for patients. A
tion of Israel Aguilar, Cafeteria Worker, al Fund cash balance of $5,634,428.12, blood donor card or driver’s license or
effective May 23, 2018 and the Classi- Total Revenue of $642,147.98 and To- In the summer of 1973, Ramona two other forms of identification are re-
fied Staff review and update. tal Expenses of $484,860.25. The board Johnson was playing at the park when quired at check-in. Individuals who are
also accepted and approved the follow- she was injured jumping off the swings. 17 years of age in most states (16 with
The board approved the supple- ing: Donations of $1,400 for the Athletic She was bleeding profusely from a parental consent where allowed by state
mental Contracts and Volunteers for Department from anonymous donor, 7-inch gash in her leg. By the time she law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are
2018-19 School year which includes: $126.90 for FFA from Oberlin Farms reached the hospital, she needed an in generally good health may be eligible
Colleen Planson for Varsity Volleyball, Demolition and $284.00 toward GPA emergency transfusion. She credits the to donate blood. High school students
Joe Keewan and Jake Estle as football Academic Awards from anonymous do- donors who took the time to give blood and other donors 18 years of age and
assistants, Alexa Moore as Volleyball nor; re-activation of the track fund; in- with helping to save her life. younger also have to meet certain height
Assistant, Isaiah Almanza for Jr. High vestment of district funds with Morgan and weight requirements.
Football Makayla Hayes for 7th grade Stanley Wealth Management; updated Johnson’s childhood experience re-
Voleyball, Conner Varner for 8th Grade 5 year forecast and the Supplemental ceiving blood compelled her to make Blood and platelet donors can save
Volleyball and Blake Burkholder as Ar- contract for 2018-19 school year for her first blood donation more than 10 time at their next donation by using
chery Assistant. Conner Varner will also Football Assistant Kent Holsopple. years ago. “A little voice told me that RapidPass® to complete their pre-do-
be volunteering in Girls Basketball. this would be a great way to give back,” nation reading and health history ques-
Principal Dave Schultz reported to she said. “I have been faithfully donat- tionnaire online, on the day of their
The board also voted to accept John- the board: May 28 - band performs in ing every eight weeks since.” donation, before arriving at the blood
son’s recommendations to approve Fac- Memorial Day Parade, June 1 - Junior drive. To get started, follow the instruc-
ulty, Student, Coach and Student Activ- High/High School Grade Card pick up, The public is asked to schedule an tions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass
ity Handbooks, the School Psychologist June 6 - Red Cross Blood Drive from appointment to help ensure that hos- or use the Blood Donor App.
contract for services for the 2018-19 1-7 on the Stage, Mid June- Grade 3 pitals and patients have the blood they
school year, and the 2018 -19 Agree- Reading Results available, Late June - need this summer. Make an appoint- Volunteers needed: Another way to
ment with the Northwest Ohio Juvenile Grades 4-12 State AIR test results avail- ment to donate blood by downloading support the lifesaving mission of the
Detention, Training and Rehabilitation able the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, American Red Cross is to become a vol-
Center at $40 per student, per week- visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling unteer transportation specialist and de-
day, for assigned students. Johnson ex- Schultz ended his report by con- 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). liver lifesaving blood products to local
plained that this is a $2 increase, the gratulating all the Spring Sports partici- area hospitals. Volunteer transportation
first in seven years. pants and thanking all the coaches for In thanks, all those who come to specialists play a very important role in
their hard work. donate blood or platelets now through ensuring an ample blood supply for pa-
In Public Participation, Stryker Staff, June 10, 2018, will receive a $5 Ama- tients in need by transporting blood and
Administrators and Board members The board meeting adjourned at 5:54 zon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of blood products. For more information
were strongly encouraged to become with no executive session. Next meeting Suburban Propane. (Restrictions apply; and to apply for a volunteer transporta-
members at $15 per year in the Friends is scheduled for June 25 at 5:30 in the see amazon.com/gc-legal. More infor- tion specialist position visit rdcrss.org/
of the Library by Board President Pam Art Room. mation and details are available at Red- driver.
Oberlin, as the school has decided to CrossBlood.org/Together.) Additionally,
close their own library and will poten- Rebecca can be reached at those who come to give May 25-29, will About the American Red Cross: The
[email protected] receive an exclusive Red Cross branded American Red Cross shelters, feeds and
T-shirt, while supplies last. provides emotional support to victims
of disasters; supplies about 40 percent
Upcoming blood donation opportuni- of the nation’s blood; teaches skills
ties May 21 to June 15: that save lives; provides international
humanitarian aid; and supports mili-
Williams County tary members and their families. The
Bryan- 5/29/2018: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Red Cross is a not-for-profit organiza-
Community Office Building, 1425 East tion that depends on volunteers and
High Street, 6/14/2018: 11 a.m. - 5 the generosity of the American public to
p.m., Knights of Columbus Bryan, 1216 perform its mission. For more informa-
Buffalo Road tion, please visit RedCross.org or Cruz-
Montpelier- 5/29/2018: 10 a.m. - 3 RojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twit-
p.m., Ck Tech, 1701 Magda Dr. ter at @RedCross.
Pioneer- 6/1/2018: 12:30 p.m. - 6
p.m., Pioneer Community Center, 100

Find Support Through Your
Community, Educational

Series On Alzheimer’s Disease

PHOTO BY REBECCA MILLER, STAFF Angola, Ind. – Join us for an edu- connect. Explore how communication
cational series to learn more about Al- takes place when someone has Alzheim-
NEW HIRE ... : Stryker Principal Mr. Dave Schultz welcomes newest teacher for the zheimer’s Disease; how to respond and er’s, learn to decode the verbal and be-
2018-19 school year. Miss Alexa Moore hales from Ayersville and is looking forward how to help your family. This series is havioral messages delivered by someone
to being a part of the Stryker School system. being offered in partnership by Camer- with dementia, and identify strategies to
on Memorial Community Hospital and help you connect and communicate at
the Greater Indiana Chapter of the Al- each stage of the disease.
zheimer’s Association.
October 11, 2018: Understanding
June 14, 2018: Know the & Responding to Dementia-Related

Ohio Wildlife Council Approves 10 Signs – Early Detection Matters Behaviors
2018-2019 Hunting Regulations Gather an understanding of the dif- Behavior is a powerful form of com-
munication & is one of the primary
ference between age-related memory ways for people with dementia to com-
loss and Alzheimer’s. Learn what to do municate their needs and feelings as the
if you think someone you know has the ability to use language is lost. However,
signs of the disease. some behaviors can present real chal-
lenges for caregivers to manage. Learn
July 12, 2018: The Basics – Memory to decide behavioral messages, identify
common behavior triggers, and learn
Loss, Dementia strategies to help intervene with some of
the most common behavioral challenges
COLUMBUS, OH – The 2018-2019 control hunt. and Alzheimer’s Disease of Alzheimer’s disease.
hunting and trapping seasons were Waterfowl Hunting This program is designed to help peo-
among the regulations approved by the ple understand the difference between November 15, 2018: Healthy Living
Ohio Wildlife Council at its scheduled The hen mallard bag limit increased normal age-related memory changes for your Brain & Body –
meeting on Thursday, May 17, accord- to two per day. The pintail and black and more serious memory problems
ing to the Ohio Department of Natural duck bag limits also increased to two that should be evaluated by a medical Tips from the Latest Research
Resources (ODNR). per day. The waterfowl bag limit for professional. Topics discussed include For centuries, we’ve known that the
ducks and geese is consistent statewide the common causes of memory loss, health of the brain and the body are
White-tailed deer hunting changes and does not change by zone. The U.S. risk factors and the importance of an connected. But now, science is able to
include modifications to antlerless har- Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) over- accurate diagnosis. provide insights into how to make life-
vest on public land following the week- sees all migratory bird regulations, in- style choices that may help you keep
long deer gun season. cluding Ohio’s hunting seasons. August 9, 2018: Dementia Conversa- your brain and body healthy as you age.
Learn about research in the areas of diet
Overview of deer hunting seasons for Wild Turkey Hunting tions: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal & & nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity
2018-2019: Fall turkey hunting expanded to & social engagement, and use hands-on
three additional counties: Erie, Han- Financial Planning tools to help you incorporate these rec-
• Deer archery: Sept. 29, 2018-Feb. cock and Lucas. Harvest records and Conversations with family members ommendations into a plan for healthy
3, 2019 research indicates wild turkey popula- who are showing signs of dementia can aging.
tions have increased in these areas to be challenging and uncomfortable. This All classes will be held in Conference
• Youth deer gun: Nov. 17-18, 2018 a point where a fall harvest will not im- workshop will offer helpful tips to as- Room 1 at Cameron Hospital from 6:00-
• Deer gun: Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2018; pact the overall numbers. Fall wild tur- sist families in having honest and car- 7:30 p.m. The series is free and open to
Dec. 15-16, 2018 key hunting is Oct. 13–Nov. 25, 2018. ing conversations with family members the public. Registration is required. To
• Deer muzzleloader: Jan. 5-8, 2019 The fall season is open in 70 of Ohio’s about dementia, which will help to re- register, please call 800-272-3900.
A reduction in the bag limit, from 88 counties. duce the stress that can accompany a
three deer per county to two deer per The Ohio Wildlife Council is an eight- disease like Alzheimer’s and connects
county, was approved for Jefferson member board that approves all of the you with helpful resources to enhance
County. This change is designed to en- ODNR Division of Wildlife proposed quality of life for everyone involved.
courage herd growth in Jefferson Coun- rules and regulations. The council votes
ty. on the proposed rules and season dates September 13, 2018: Effective
All other county bag limits remain after considering public input.
the same. The statewide bag limit re- Council meetings are open to the Communication Strate-
mains at six deer. Only one deer may be public. Individuals who want to provide
antlered, and a hunter cannot exceed a comments on a topic that is currently gies is
county bag limit. being considered by council are asked Communication
In other rule changes, only antlered to register at least two days before the more than just talking
deer may be taken from public hunting meeting by calling 614-265-6304. and listening-it’s also
areas following the weeklong deer gun ODNR ensures a balance between about sending and receiv-
season (beginning December 3, 2018). wise use and protection of our natural ing messages through at-
In addition, no more than one antlerless resources for the benefit of all. Visit the titude, tone of voice, facial
deer may be taken from public hunting ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov. expressions, and body
areas per license year, except from an language. As people with
ODNR Division of Wildlife authorized Alzheimer’s disease and
other dementias progress
in their journey and the
ability to use words is lost,
families need new ways to

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Metamora To Hire New Fiscal Officer Swanton Chamber Of Commerce
Holds Annual Luncheon
By; James Pruitt book entertainment soon. The entertain-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ment needs to be booked sooner. The com- By: Bill O’ Connell discounted Workman’s Compensation
mittee needs to start looking in August or THE VILLAGE REPORTER costs.
Nine applications for the VFO position September.
were received, Justin Kreischer, chairman A growing membership, additional Chamber members elected Julia
said. Interviews were set May 24. A spe- Donation request letters for Park-O- chamber benefits and the election of Benfield of Benfield Wines and Rosanna
cial council meeting will begin at 7 p.m., Rama were mailed May 1to potential spon- two board of directors highlighted the Hoelzle, Swanton Village Administrator
Wednesday, May 30, to approve a new em- sors. So far, $1,650 has been donated Swanton Chamber of Commerce’s An- to the Board of Directors. They replaced
ployee as this position needs to be filled as along with $165 in gift certificates. The nual Luncheon held, for the first time in Eric Fessenden of Fessenden Hardware
soon as possible. next Park-O-Rama meeting is June 11. many years, in the banquet hall of the and Rick Lederman of Soaring Software
Swanton Sports Center. Solutions who had both given six years
Land & Buildings Committee was • Nothing heard from Spectrum yet on of dedicated service to the Chamber and
asked if anything was planned for cover- the gratis status. Executive Director Neil Toeppe wel- the community.
ing maintenance the week Steve Venia comed Chamber members and guests
and Jamie VanAlstine would be off work The Park Memorial Garden needs im- that included LuAnne Cooke, Governor Looking forward to the next twelve
during the last week of June. Justin rec- proving. Many of the plants are old and it John Kasick’s Northwest Regional Liai- months, Mr. Toeppe talked about work-
ommended getting someone for a four-to is overrun with weeds. Council was asked son, Tim Bosserman representing Unit- ing with the Fulton County Visitors Bu-
six-week period. for their input. It was agreed to tear out ed States Congressman Bob Latta and reau to ensure that those traveling to or
the existing garden and replace it. Jamie Swanton Mayor Ann Roth. through Fulton County would be aware
Land & Buildings – Richard Sauer- will try to get to it as soon as possible with of the amenities Swanton had to offer.
lender, chairman. the other park tasks. Angie Smith will Mr. Toeppe gave an overview of the Also mentioned were the possibilities of
continue working through June 8 Chamber’s annual report and pointed a senior independent living complex, an
The large refrigerator in Park Shelter out that non-member dues now make apartment complex and a hotel project
B has died. The committee recommends Mayor’s Report – Gary Loar attended up 57% of the total revenue, allowing being developed in Swanton.
purchasing a commercial grade refrigera- the Land & Buildings meeting about an- membership dues to remain low. The
tor for $1,250 from Burketts. nexing the Methodist Church into the vil- number of Chamber members is now Long range plans include bringing an
lage. This is the only way we could supply approximately 100 including Armorvue over one-hundred-year-old train depot
Rich Sauerlender reported the loss of them with the ability to tie into our sewer. Home Exteriors and Cleland’s Outdoor into town from just outside the Village
119,000 gallons of water in the walls of World which held ribbon cutting cere- to a location between the railroad tracks
Shelter House A. Sue is working to get the There are two houses between the monies last week. and Zeiter Way. A two-level observation
bill reduced. church and the village. They would need platform would also be part of this tour-
to agree to the annexation and would be Recently added Chamber benefits ist attraction project. Mr. Toeppe will
The council approved Earl Wilson’s bid impacted by village taxes. They could include supplemental cancer insur- be creating a 501c3 non-profit organiza-
of $1,000 to fix the drainage issue on the 5 also tie into the sewer if they decide to do ance and accident insurance to go along tion to help raise the necessary funding.
acres in the park. It would be two runs of so. We would hold a public hearing as re- with significant Office Depot discounts,
4-inch tiles, 260 feet long, tied into the 10- quired. help with Human Resource issues and Bill can be reached at
inch main. The village also received a bid [email protected]
from Eisel for $1,200: $1,000 with a po- Rick Meiring said the sewer has the ca-
tential for another $200 for an excavator. pacity to handle the additional usage. PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF

Council reviewed a picture of a concrete The Sheriff’s report for April showed LUNCHEON GUESTS ... Pictured from left to right are: Latta representative Tim
park bench for a Sierah Joughin memorial Deputies spent 40 hours patrolling the Bosserman, Kasich liaison LuAnne Cooke and Chamber Executive Director Neil
bench. Aaron Faehnle of Design Memorial village: 14.5 hours on the morning shift, Toeppe.
has offered to donate the bench. 7.5 hours on the afternoon shift and 18
hours spent on the midnight shift. Offi- United Way Of Williams County &
The village would need to pay $395 for cers handled seven complaints and issued Family Wize Help Local Community Save
engraving. It isn’t determined yet where one citation.
the bench will be located. A concrete slab $555,000 On Prescription Medications
will need to be placed under the bench. The charges against the person ac-
Allied has given us a price of $980 to seal cused of theft at the recycling center were
the existing walking trail. dropped because the person accusing him
had the same charges against him so they
The committee suggested the village could not be a witness.
bypass the grant process for now and do
Area 1 of the proposed path. Area 1 in- The village received a letter of appre-
cludes tying in Park Street and the Lu- ciation from the Fulton County Sheriff’s
theran Church parking lot to the walk- Office for assistance provided by the com-
ing trail, continuing the walkway up by munity during the Sierah Joughin case.
the north side of the playground, tying to A jury found James Worley guilty of all
Shelter House A to the driveway and the counts related to the kidnapping and mur-
handicap parking in both parking lots. der of Sierah Joughin March 27. Worley
was sentenced to death.
Allied quoted $28,630 to do Area 1 and
seal the existing walkway. The village is On April 11, 2018, the Ohio Senate
not required to get multiple bids if the passed Senate Bill 67, known as Sierah’s
project is under $50,000. The Allied quote Law, establishing a Law Enforcement Vio-
for the church was less than other bids by lent Offender database in Ohio.
30 to 40 percent.
Guest Jeff Bender requested a zon-
Council approved Allied to seal the ex- ing variance to build a garage. He has
isting walkway and pour Area 1 with one received multiple zoning violation noti-
change to expand the walking trail to be fications about items in his yard and on
done by July 30th or after Park-O-Rama the porch. There is not enough space on
on August 11th at a cost not to exceed the property to build a garage and be in
$30,000 to be paid from the Park-O-Rama compliance with the village zoning codes.
fund. Allied will need a deposit of about Council provided him with the steps re-
$5000 which was approved by council. quired to secure a variance.

Old Business – Bird B Gone Bird Repel- Mayor Wysong said Kurt Peebles of
ler has been ordered & received. Gus-N-Gomers would like council to con-
sider amending the noise ordinance to
The band Bourbon Cowboys was will- extend the current time frame to accom-
ing to adjust their schedule and perform modate entertainment at the bar on week-
at the Park-O-Rama for 3 ½ hours for ends.
$800 Aug. 11.
James can be reached at
Council discussed the cost and while [email protected]
higher than desired, the village needed to

Edgerton Village Council Appoints Full-Time Bryan, OH—May 23, 2018—United lions of Americans, and we will contin-
Way of Williams County and Family- ue working toward our goal of helping
Wize announced today that local Wil- to educate people across the United
Patrolman & Village Administrator liams County members have saved States on ways to significantly lower
$555,000 on prescription medications drug costs and maintain prescription
The Village Council approved the 15. The village received a thank you let- through the organizations’ partnership. adherence.”
first reading Ordinance 1020 – provid- ter from the Williams County Board of The results were revealed in their an-
ing a supplement to 2018 annual ap- Election for hosting the poling location. nual Health Impact Report, a compila- FamilyWize is one of the longest run-
propriations for current expenses. tion of data reflecting the health and ning prescription savings programs in
The village council approved ap- financial support offered by United Way the country and is accepted at most
The Village Council adopted Ordi- pointment of full-time Village Admin- and FamilyWize in its joint community pharmacies nationwide, covering all
nance 1021 establishing certain sala- istrator Zachary Dohner. The village initiatives across the country. FDA-approved prescription medica-
ries and wages for village employees council approved the appointment of tions.
and declaring an emergency. full-time Patrolman Jacob Willford. In May, FamilyWize acknowledged
Mental Health Awareness Month by Over 1,000 United Ways have col-
The Village Council approved a con- The village will eliminate comp time joining the mental health community laborated with FamilyWize to help over
tract with Regional Income Tax Agency as of June 1. Staff will have until No- in their efforts to educate patients on 11 million Americans save more than
(RITA) to send out administrative sub- vember 2019 to use or it will be paid the importance of treatment adherence. $1 billion, with an average savings of
poenas to non-filing tax payers. out. The village will advertise to hire FamilyWize commits itself to increasing 45 percent since the partnership began.
part-time facilities maintenance em- the public’s understanding surround-
The Village Council accepted the ployee. “The FamilyWize program is free,
resignation of Codey Etchen as of May has no eligibility or registration require-
ments, and provides families and indi-
Bryan City Council: Bid OK’d For ing mental illness and patients’ acces- viduals access to affordable prescrip-
sibility to affordable medications. One tion medications. Visit www.familywize.
Recreation Park Pedestrian Pathway in six adult Americans are affected by org to download their Apple or Android
mental health conditions, with 56 per- mobile app, print out the discount card,
cent of adults with mental illness not or simply learn more about the pro-
The engineer’s estimate was receiving treatment. gram. The card is also available at the
By: James Pruitt $137,710. Other bids were $118,985.20 Key community highlights from [Local United Way name].”

THE VILLAGE REPORTER from M&M Asphalt, LLC; $127,500 from the Health Impact Report for Williams For more information about United
Schimmoeller Construction, Inc., and County include: Way of Williams County, visit united-
The Bryan City Council met briefly $132,770 from Quinn Concrete Con- waywc.org or call (419) 636-8603.
May 21 and conducted some business struction . The project is scheduled to ● $144,000 savings on prescription
before moving into executive session. be completed by July 27, 2018. mental health medications About FamilyWize: Since 2005,
FamilyWize has helped over 11 million
The council approved the Clerk-Trea- The council granted the request by ● $555,000 total savings on all pre- Americans live healthier lives by saving
surer advertising for bids in accordance Police Chief Michael Willis to advertise scription medications them more than $1 billion on life-sav-
with the law, for the Main Street (U.S. in the 4-county area for a part-time Po- ing prescription drugs. By aggregating
127) resurfacing project. lice/Fire Dispatcher for the Police De- ● 3,560 community members helped large groups of patients, FamilyWize
partment. “Rising prescription prices continue advocates and negotiates for deep dis-
The council directed the mayor to en- to be a major burden for individuals counts on prescription drugs which
ter into a contract with D&F Enterprise, James can be reached at and families in our community, wheth- it then passes on in full to patients.
LLP of Bluffton, for the 2018 Recreation [email protected] er their medications are for mental FamilyWize partners with some of the
Park Pedestrian Pathway. The base bid, health or another chronic illness. We most respected community groups and
received May 15, was for $112,220.80. consider ourselves advocates for indi- health care providers in the country,
including United Way Worldwide, Na-
Edon Is Getting A New Police Officer viduals struggling with the high costs of tional Council for Behavioral Health,
mental illness,” said Chasity Yoder, Ex- Mental Health America, and American
ecutive Director of United Way of Wil- Heart Association, among thousands of
liams County. “Our partnership with other community organizations. To use
By: James Pruitt now a named position. FamilyWize enables us to address this FamilyWize, download our card or mo-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER The village accepted the bid of Siebe- issue by offering abundant resources to bile app at https://familywize.org/free-
all community members seeking afford- prescription-discount- card.
The Village Council approved a rec- naler to build an addition onto the water able healthcare. The impact we’re mak-
ommendation by Mayor Duane Thiel to plant. The bid was for $94,500. ing is changing lives, and we look for- About United Way of Williams Coun-
hire a full-time officer. The new patrol- ward to supporting many more families ty: The United Way of Williams County
man will make $39,000 on a 43-hour The council approved two part-time in the years to come.” improves the quality of life within our
work week. Village officials did not re- positions for the Parks Department. The community by connecting volunteers,
lease his name. two positions will cost the same as the “It’s heartening to see the far-reach- organizations and resources to advance
one position for last year. ing impact we’ve achieved through our education, income and health.
In other news, the council passed an strong ongoing partnership with United
ordinance listing possible positions for Golf carts will be inspected one time Way,” added Dan Barnes, Executive
which the village can employee some- only in the first spring they are on the
one. The positions don’t have to be filled, road.
but if the village has someone, there is
James can be reached at Chairman and Co-Founder of Family-
[email protected] Wize. “Together we are reaching mil-

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Bryan Students Excel At BPA National Event

By: James Pruitt Group adjudicated event in Van Buren. Coach, Colin Hoene- MS Track Coach. tant Coach 13% - Nathan Keel, Football
THE VILLAGE REPORTER The board sent its congratulations to: Supplemental Contracts for 2018- Freshman Coach 13% - Colin Walker,
BHS and FCCC Senior Kaleb Rinck for Football Freshman Coach 13% - Kraig
Bryan’s Board of Education commend- 2019 School Year: Elementary Quiz Bowl Bostelman, Football JH Coach 7th 10%
ed several dozen students for achieve- placing in the top 10 at the FFA District Advisor- Jamie Morris, Academic League - Robbie Lakes, Football JH Coach 7th
ments outside the and personality traits contest. Kassidi Martin, Corey Hemen- Advisor - Lisa Heslop, Co-Foreign Lan- 10% - Justin Garza, Football JH Coach
demonstrated within. way, and Zave Smith, seniors at BHS and guage Club Advisor - Olivia Elkins, Co- 8th 10% - Mark Miller, Football JH Coach
FCCS for making it to the 2018 Business Foreign Language Club Advisor - Lisa 8th 10% - Joe Garza, Cheerleading Ad-
The Board Members present May 21 Professionals of America National Leader- Heslop, National Honor Society Advisor visor 16% - Kristi Moor, Volleyball Head
were Scott Benedict, Cindra Keeler, Deb ship Conference in Dallas, Texas. - Kathryn Rockey, Co-HS Yearbook Pho- Coach 16% - Melanie Reinhart, Volleyball
Opdycke, and Mike Stockman. Vice Presi- tography Advisor - Matt Neff (6%), Co-HS Assistant Coach 13% - Brittany Sanders,
dent Keeler presided over the meeting due BHS and FCCC Senior Sidney Schultz Yearbook Photography Advisor - Nate Keel Volleyball Assistant Coach 13% - Jordan
to the absence of Tom Lingvai. for being named Student of the Month. (6%), MS Yearbook Advisor - Steph Ponc- Wittler, Volleyball JH 8th 10% - Aarika
Sidney is in the Specialized Mechatronics sak, FCCLA Advisor - Kathy Vitek, Head Alabata, Volleyball JH 7th 10% - Carrie
Administrators present were: Diana and Robotic Technology program. Band Director - Rich Will, Orchestra/Pit Deckrosh
Savage, Rob Rosswurm, Chad Bassett, Director - Brandon Gordon, Choir Direc-
Mark Rairigh, Eric Ruffer, and Karyn Cox. Logan King and Isaac Bowers for quali- tor - Ben Lupo, Student Council Advisor Music Department Volunteers: HS/MS
Guests in attendance included: Eric Her- fying for State in Tennis. - Jackie Elser, Student Council Advisor - Orchestra- Jordan Wittler, Lora Knight,
man of Bryan Municipal Utilities. Teresa Noethen, Freshman Class Advisor Patti Coon, Tammie Rettig, Eric Harter.
Four County Career Center School Board The boys 4x800 relay team for their - Andy Bentley, Sophomore Class Advi- HS Band- Larry Shaffer, Ben Camarillo.
8:02 time. This broke the NWOAL meet re- sor - Amy Johnson, Junior Class Advisor HS/MS Choir- Patti Coon, Eric Herman,
Meeting cord from 1988 and the BHS record from - Kathryn Rockey, Junior Class Advisor - Heather Teegarden
Cindra Keeler reported: 415 seniors 1980. Way to go Spencer Winzeler, Austin Marissa Lupo, Senior Class Advisor - Ve-
will receive their certificate of completion Johnson, Evan Smith, and Tyler Manon ronica Arthur, Newspaper/Photography Athletic Volunteers: Football- Evan
in their chosen career field May 22 from Advisor Steph Poncsak (5%), Newspa- Davies, Chris Spisak, Brian Arnold, Vol-
Four County. Fifty-four Bryan students Grades 6-8 Students of Action for per/Photography Advisor Matt Neff (5%), leyball- Karen Meister.
are members of the graduating class. April- Flexibility- Lily Dixon, Haley Al- Newspaper/Photography Advisor Nate
Four County has been awarded a grant in bright, Sydney Johnson, Riley Smith, Keel (3%), Spring Musical Director - Ben Extracurricular Volunteers: Light-
the amount of $35,000 to purchase two Shyanne Badgley, Maddox Langenderfer, Lupo, Spring Musical Set Director II - Ber- shines- Ben Lupo, Robotics- Matt Kaul-
new robots for the smart lab. Rachel Spiess, Malleri Fry, Elijah Wilson, nie Davis, Boys Soccer Head Coach 16% len, Fly Fishing- Robert Lakes.
Cory Hemenway, a Bryan student, Levi Hutchinson, Rayner Clemens, Devon - Nathan Niese, Boys Soccer Assistant
recently placed fifth in the nation at the Winzeler Coach 6.5% - Larry Snavely, Boys Soc- Upcoming Meeting Dates: Board Work
BPA Clubs of America competition held in cer Assistant Coach 6.5% - Shane Pitts, Session – June 18, 2018 at 8:00 AM,
Dallas. Cory competed in network admin- HS Students of Action for April- Flex- Golf Head Coach 16% - Tyler Bernath, Board of Education Regular Meeting –
istration using Microsoft. One other Four ibility-Kollin Klingler, Evan Kaullen, Ker- Girls Soccer Assistant Coach 13% - Car- Monday, June 18, 2018 at 7:00 PM Field
County student also placed in the top 10 rigan Dick, Ariana Penny rie Wilhelm, Cross Country Head Coach House Conference Room, Business Advi-
in the nation at this competition. 16% - Matt Kaullen, Cross Country Assis- sory Council – TBD. LPDC/Master Teach-
Bryan Elementary School: Character tant Coach 13% - Ashley Rice, Girls Ten- er– TBD.
TREASURER’S REPORT Trait Student Commendations-Enthusi- nis Head Coach 16% - Mitchell Owens,
The Treasurer presented the finan- asm- Aiden Toeppe, Addleyn Bruot, Lyric Girls Tennis Assistant Coach 13% - Chad EXECUTIVE SESSION 58-18
cial report for the month of April, 2018 Benedict, Kenlee Vansteenkiste, Rachel Savage, Football Head Coach 19% - Grant Scott Benedict moved and Mike Stock-
with the Farmers & Merchants State Dixon, Cayleigh White, Keegan Long, Redhead, Football Assistant Coach 13% - man seconded a motion to enter into ex-
Bank balance of $6,123,445.79; out- Cecilia Miller, Jacob Duggan, Max Liort, Tom Goodrich, Football Assistant Coach ecutive session at 7:49 PM. Vice President
standing checks and adjustments of Kymberleigh Lowe, Carter French, Easton 13% - Dick Kuszmaul, Football Assistant declared the meeting adjourned at 8:28
$68,311.92; Star Ohio $3,298,683.54; Heater, Mya Ames, Lillian Davis, Elayna Coach 13% - John Minor, Football Assis- PM.
State Bank $6,215,270.37; Morgan Stan- Poulson, Keaton Myers, Emily Speck,
ley $4,881,076.03, Petty Cash: Rob Ross- Cheyanne Damon, Hunter Wirth, Kaelynn James can be reached at
wurm $500, and Eric Ruffer $4,000 and McCavit, Saybein Brown, Kamryn Mills, [email protected]
Change Funds $2,650. Total Treasurer’s Griffin Fowler, Trinity Sigley, Mase Gine-
balance $20,457,313.81 man, Bollen Bailey, Paityn Klopfenstein, Four County Career Center Holds
FINANCIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aryah Burkett, Chloe Davies, Madison Senior Recognition Day Ceremony
Klinepeter, Miles Palmer, Allen Piper, Re-
53-18 ese Ruffer, Chad Gambler, Rhett McGill, Four hundred thirty-one seniors ville) Early Childhood Education, Haylie
The board granted authorization to en- Gracie Coleman, Emma Slagle, Sean were awarded certificates along with Sheets (Liberty Center) Law Enforce-
ter into a (3)-year contract with Healthcare Frank, Graham McCague, Kaydin Wolfe, other student achievements and Career ment & Security Tactics, and Christy
Process Consultants $11,000 a year. The Korbyn Stone, Abigail Goebel, Elza Cu- Passports marking the end of their ca- Zuniga (Patrick Henry) Cosmetology,
board granted authorization to purchase tright-Gregory, Amiyah Langham, Jona- reer and technical training during Four announced student achievement activi-
bleachers for the Elementary School gym- thon Bitz, Aiden Mercer, Rileigh Pierce, County Career Center’s 49th annual ties. Guest speakers for the Recognition
nasium from Farnham Equipment Com- Gabriella Mossburg, Cinthya Martinez, Recognition Day Ceremony with over Day Ceremony were senior students
pany at a cost of $79,800. Nicolette Stickney, Myleigh Andrews, 1,800 parents and guests in attendance. Hunter Thompson (Liberty Center)
Five-Year Forecast and Assumptions Brady Jackson, Drew Smith, Cameron Welding Fabrication, and Payton Bueh-
Donations: The board accepted $750 Shadbolt, Elena Bailey, Vanessa DeArcia, Career and Technical Education Di- rer (Napoleon) Law Enforcement & Se-
from Rebecca Jackson to 2nd Grade Tyler Deeds, Hailee Sigley, Davin Miers, rector Rick Bachman was Presiding curity Tactics.
Classrooms for books; $240 from Aca- Jacob Frank Board Chairman of the ceremonies. The Pledge
demic Booster Club for the MD Class Field of Allegiance was led by Tyler Conmay Fifty-one students were named Out-
Trip and $3,200 from the Athletic Booster PBIS Sportsmanship Awards Respect- (Napoleon) Law Enforcement & Security standing Seniors for exemplary per-
Club for Boys Basketball uniform, Ameri- ful, Responsible and Safe Behavior- Miss. Tactics, accompanied by the Armed Ser- formance in their career and technical
can Flag and State of Ohio Flag from Wil- Siebenaler & Mrs. Schroeder’s classroom. vices Recruiters and seniors enlisted in and academic programs and presented
liams County Veterans Services for Dis- Gold Slip winners in PE for April- Max the armed services. with award plaques by their department
trict flag. Neff, Brayleigh Herman and Reese Ruffer supervisors. Awards and scholarship
Superintendent Tim Meister intro- monies of over $250,000 to be used to
School Safety The board approved the following duced Board of Education members further students’ education at commu-
Superintendent Diana Savage reported administrative recommendations: Ap- while Board Member Dennis Vetter nity colleges and universities were also
safety training will take place June 11, proval of MOU with OAPSE Sick Leave congratulated the seniors on their ac- awarded during the ceremony.
2018, with the staff. The second half of , OHSAA Membership for 2018-2019, complishments. Kaitlyn Borgelt (Ayers-
the day will be spent conducting hands- Approval of Overnight trip for Athletics
on training with staff to practice proce- , Three Year Contract with Ace Digital PHOTOS PROVIDED
dures and learn more about emergency Academy, Central Ohio Medical Review
preparedness. Service Agreement, NwOESC Mentor Pro- FULTON COUNTY SENIORS ... Students receiving awards from Fulton county
gram 2018-2019, NWOCA Technical Ser- included (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT) Nibel Welch-Rose (Archbold) English; Aylin
Student Commendations: vice Agreement 2018-2019, Class of 2018 Rosillo (Pettisville) English; Taylor Leahy (Pettisville) Financial Math; Bailee Kieffer
6-12 Campus: Students who scored a BHS. (Fayette) Visual Art & Design; Isaac Sauder (Pettisville) Math; (BACK - LEFT TO
30 or higher on their ACT: Isaiah Taylor, RIGHT) Brian Ball (Archbold) Chemistry; Andrew Canada (Pettisville) I.T. Academy
Sloan Brown, McKenna Grube, Brittany Northwest Ohio Juvenile Detention, - Network Administration & Cybersecurity; Andrew Louy (Evergreen) Calculus; and
Rosendaul, Thibaut Woolace, Jonathan Training and Rehabilitation Center Edu- Mason Clark (Fayette) Auto Collision Repair.
Roberts, Isaac Bowers, Evan Kaullen, cational Agreement The board approved WILLIAMS COUNTY ... Students receiving awards from Williams county included
Ethan Jack, Jordan Drinnon, Hannah the following substitutes: Classified- (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT) Hannah Maxcy (Bryan) Sports Fitness & Exercise Sci-
Wynne, Katherine Grothaus, Paiten Price. Madison Stockman ence; Chelsea Taylor-Stickney (Hilltop) Social Studies; Amber Riblet (Montpelier)
OMEA District I Solo & Ensemble- Su- Floral Design; Sara Frantom (Edon) Government; Kathryn Ewers (Edon) Interior
perior Rating (I): Maressa Allport- voice, The board approved the following Cer- Design and English; Rachel Cape (Edgerton ) English; Miriam Rupp (Edon) Cosme-
Lexi Alspaugh- double bass, Katie Da- tified Personnel: Stephanie Ruffer, Pre- tology and English; Alexandria Bishop (Montpelier) Accounting & Business Man-
vis- trumpet, voice, & piano, Lily Dixon- school Summer Tutor, up to 5 hours/ agement; Joy Scholma (Montpelier) Cosmetology; Timothy Herman (Edgerton) Ag-
violin, Brady Foth- double bass, Landon week for six weeks, at tutor rate riculture/Diesel Mechanics and Pre-Calculus; (BACK - LEFT TO RIGHT) Kassidi
Heller- voice, Annie King- cello, Nolan Martin (Bryan) Medical Office Technologies; Chandler Howard (Edon) Landscape &
Kuhn- trumpet, Brent McDougle- double The board approved the following sub- Greenhouse Technologies; Mitchel Tule (Hilltop) Diesel Mechanics; Brandon Franks
bass, Allie Parker- cello, Emma Rettig- vi- stitutes: Teachers-Megan Fisher, Lisa (Hilltop) Automotive Technologies; Jordan Ramey (Montpelier) Chef Training; Drew
ola, Katie Seaman- violin, Rachel Spiess- Winzeler, Classified- Alicia Breneman, Grimm (Bryan) Electrical; Sidney Schultz (Bryan) Specialized Mechatronics & Ro-
voice, Iestyn Siders- voice, Hailey Wallace- Melanie Boulis botics Technology; and Alexander Schlosser (Montpelier) Mechanical Systems &
voice, Sofia Wilde- violin, Treble Ensemble Piping. Absent from the photo is Justin Athy (Hilltop) Powersports.
(Jessica Wernsing, Ariana Penny, Daisy The board approved the following res-
Jack, Alyssa Wilson, Shallyn Miley), 8th ignations: Gary Wildman, Bus Driver, ef-
Grade Flute Quartet (Delilah Taylor, fective May 10, 2018
Brooke Wheeler, Quinn Middleton, Grace
Mueller), 8th Grade Sax Trio (Colin Shir- Student Summer Workers - on an as
key, Ethan Psurny, Michael Ledyard), 8th needed basis at minimum wage: Custodi-
Grade Trumpet Duet (Nolan Kuhn, Maddie an- Alicia Breneman, Technology- Logan
Grisier), 7th Grade Woodwind Trio (Lydia Psurny, Dean Spangler, Anthony Malan-
Psurny, Lisa Moguel, Cory Yosick), Viola/ ga.
Cello Trio (Macy Parker, Emma Shininger,
Bella Holbrook), Violin/Cello Duet (Kiera One Year Limited Teaching Contract
Bauer & Allie Parker), Violin Duet (Sofia effective for the 2018-2019 School Year:
Wilde, Marissa Gonzales), Violin Trio (Jer- Alesha Bowers, Middle/High School Math
zie Downing, Kyla Day, Maddie Herman) Teacher, BA Level, experience 4 years
Excellent Rating (II): Alli Alspaugh- cello, (pending verification), Meghan Tappen,
Kenzie Bowles- violin, Hannah Colbert- Elementary Music Teacher, MA Level, ex-
violin, Aquilina Cordic- violin, Jonathon perience 7 years.
Heldberg- violin, Michael Ledyard- bari
sax, Scott Sanders- voice, Katie Sea- Two Year Administrative Contract:
man- voice, Colin Shirkey- alto sax, Miles Chanda Denham-Swank, School Psychol-
Wanzer- violin, Cory Yosick- alto sax, 8th ogist, effective August 1, 2018.
grade snare trio (Joshuah Taylor, Mck-
enzie Adams, Matthew Meade), 7th grade Summer STEP Ahead HS Teachers:
trumpet trio (Johnathan Dorsten, Evelyn Social Studies - Amy Johnson, English -
Nardone, Kush Patel), 7th grade flute Brandon O’Dell, Math - Diane Elchinger,
quartet (Morgan Koenig, Sarah Knight, Science - Matt Kaullen.
Rachel Woenker, Paige Kunsman), 7th
grade flute quartet (Morgan Koenig, Sar- HS Summer School Teachers: Physical
ah Knight, Rachel Woenker, Paige Kun- Education AM - Brad Eickhoff, Kayla Be-
sman), Violin/Cello Duet (Kenzie Bowers , attie, Physical Education PM - Matt Neff,
Alli Alspaugh), Violin/Cello Duet (Mallorie Oral Communications June 12-June 22
Staup & Brooke Taylor) - Brandon O’Dell, Oral Communications
The Bryan Middle School Treble Cho- June 25-June 29 - Jordan Wittler
rus participated in the OMEA District 1
Junior High School Adjudicated Event. Transfer Classified Personnel: Dan-
The 32 members of the BMS Treble Cho- iel Hissong to PK-5 Server, no change in
rus performed a series of three prepared hours, effective April 30, 2018, Lori Poyn-
pieces for a panel of judges. Our chorus ter from 6-12 Dishroom to 6-12 Server, no
performed very well, earning an “Excel- change in hours, effective May 7, 2018
lent” (II) rating!
The A Cappella Choir earned a perfect Non-Renew Supplemental Contracts of
“Superior” rating at the OMEA State Large Non-Certificated Staff: Lora Knight-Asst
Musical Director & Choir Accompanist,
Patricia Vreeland- Musical Accompanist,
Heather Teegarden- Asst Fall Play Direc-
tor, Bernie Davis- Set Director I & Set
Director II, Marissa Lupo- Junior Class
Advisor, Derek Hug- Asst Baseball Coach,
Ryan Miller- Asst Baseball Coach, Keith
Elting- Asst Baseball Coach, Tom Go-
odrich- Asst HS Track Coach, Jacob Will-
Asst HS Track Coach, Chelsea Green-
Asst HS Track Coach, Garrett Roan- Asst
HS Track Coach, Evan Davies- MS Track

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Fayette Village Council Takes Another Step
Forward In The SRO Hiring Process

By: Timothy Kays a couple of CDs in the past in order PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER to have ready cash for that project for
the purchase of the building which we BUMPED UP ... Officer Gary Allred is sworn in as a full-time officer of the Fayette
Members of the Fayette Village Coun- needed to do up front,” she said. “Since Police Department by Mayor David Borer.
cil convened in regular session on the those projects are now completed, we’re
evening of May 23. at a point where we can go and reinvest Lisa Dickman of The Saw Shop ad- mendations.
some of those funds again.” In associa- dressed Council referencing a zoning In a final action, Council gave a pro-
Village Administrator Genna Biddix tion with her report, Council approved request. She inquired if a section of the
reported that she is still awaiting word a motion for those reinvestments. old Amigo’s restaurant building could visional consent to approve an event ap-
from the Maumee Valley Planning Orga- Council agreed to invest $50,000 in a be refurbished and rented out as resi- plication for a June 30 benefit softball
nization on the water tower grant. The one year Certificate of Deposit Account dential space. Counselor Suzette Boes- tournament, and waive the fees for use
due date was May 18, but no word on Registry Service (CDARS) with the ger moved to have the issue taken up by of the concession stand, provided the
bids has been received as of yet. Metamora State Bank, and $50,000 in the Governmental Affairs Committee for proper permits are secured.
an 18-month CD through First Federal. further discussion and possible recom-
Counselor Rodney Kessler noted that Council also agreed to the investment Timothy can be reached at
the brush chipping program is tenta- of $100,000 in a 12-month CD through [email protected]
tively scheduled for Mondays. Ms. Bid- the Sherwood State Bank. Council also
dix replied that she was not ready to approved a three year renewal of a de-
make it official until all of the details are pository agreement with the Sherwood
ironed out. “They have unofficially been State Bank. The renewal allows the
going around every Monday,” she said. village to invest as much as $250,000
“If something happens, then it falls to through the Sherwood State Bank.
the next day. Basically, the general pub-
lic can count on about every Monday. Ms. Sauerlender reported that the
If it doesn’t disappear on Monday, it’ll Fayette Local Board of Education has
probably be gone on Tuesday.” agreed in theory to a contract for a
School Resource Officer (SRO). “The fi-
Ms. Biddix continued, “The Spring nal percentage that Chief Simon had
Cleanup is June 9. Everybody can sign proposed was 65-35,” she said, “...and
up for the Spring Cleanup through the as far as I understand, that is what the
eighth of June. When we close, we’ll put contract would include.” Council then
the final list together. ARS will pick it up addressed the issue of moving Officer
on Saturday morning. It has to be paid Gary Allred to full-time status, which
for by 5:00 on the eighth, and they have included a par change from $14.50 to
to have everything out by 7:00 on the $16.00 per hour. As part of the hire,
morning of the ninth. It’s $28 this year Council agreed to the carryover of 179
because of increase in the landfill cost.” hours of sick time, and 2.5 years of ser-
vice time. After discussion, Council ap-
VFO Karin Sauerlender reported that proved the measure without dissent.
the remainder of the grant funding for
the Industrial Parkway Project has come
in, and the advance has been repaid to
the general fund. “We had cashed in

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 High Lite, and Sandy Altman, 30 YEARS AGO 70 YEARS AGO of their 64th wedding anniver-
REPORTER newspaper editor, will attend May 1988 May 1948 sary.
ESTABLISHED 1878 the six day session publica-
tions workshop. Lora Cook, 17 year old Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Nold have 55 YEARS AGO
130 YEARS AGO daughter of Mr. and Mrs. moved to Montpelier. They May 1963
May 1888 STRYKER ADVANCE Chester Cook of West Unity, have rented their Edon prop-
ESTABLISHED 1884 has been selected to sing so- erty to Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Open house honoring the
High School exercises were prano in the Ohio Honors Michael. 50th wedding anniversary
held in the ME Church Fri- 110 YEARS AGO Chorale Europe Concert Tour. of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hays
day evening. Graduates: M.D. May 1908 The new officers for the fis- of Northwest Township was
Baumgardner, H.B. Kelly and Stryker boys track team cal year for the Edon Chamber held Sunday afternoon at the
Julia Eaton. James Gambler completed won the BBC crown. of Commerce are as follows: Northwest School.
the work of assessing Spring- C.D. Hacket, president; Wil-
Mrs. Polly Haines passed field Township last week. He 20 YEARS AGO lis Lingle, vice president; and Mrs. Paul Goshorn enter-
away May 23. found personal property listed May 1998 Paul Stevens, secretary-trea- tained in honor of her daugh-
at $108,000 in the village and surer. ter Debra’s birthday. Many of
120 YEARS AGO township an increase of about The Lady Cadet softball her friends attended.
May 1898 $6,000 over last year. team won the first round of Bunny’s Cafe now has air-
sectional play. Leading Hill- conditioning. Bunny’s is the 45 YEARS AGO
Mr. Christopher Ricks and A young son took lodging top’s offense was Kristen Be- first business in Edon to have May 1973
Eliza Weidner were wed on at the home of Charles Cham- atty with a homer, double and air-cooling.
May 26. pion, Saturday. single. Mr. and Mrs. Seldon Kint-
60 YEARS AGO ner entertained Saturday eve-
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. Brown and The Hilltop Prom was held May 1958 ning with a potluck supper as
George Hartman, May 30, a daughter were injured when last weekend. The theme was a farewell party for Mr. and
daughter. the whistle of a locomotive “In the Still of the Night”. Mr. & Mrs. Lambert Mrs. George Kaiser who will be
startled their horse and upset Hothues were recent visitors moving soon to Traverse City
110 YEARS AGO their buggy. EDON COMMERCIAL of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ira Michigan.
May 1908 Till at Waterloo in observance
190 YEARS AGO
Mrs. Squire Bible jumped May 1928 Montpelier’s Smith House Hotel
from a buggy attached to a
runaway horse and sustained A daughter was born to Mr. Williams County history (February 6, 1972, 46 years ago): Fire destroyed the
injuries from which she soon and Mrs. Robert Young on Smith House hotel at the northeast corner of Empire and Depot streets in Mont-
died. May 30. pelier. This wooden frame hostelry was constructed in 1900 by William Gause.
A 1908 newspaper account stated that the hotel had been under the manage-
100 YEARS AGO A son was born to Mr. and ment of Smith Brothers since 1905 and featured 10 rooms on its first floor and
May 1918 Mrs. C.E. Garber on May 27. 30 on the building’s upper floor. The hotel also featured a 30 x 30-foot banquet
room. The Montpelier Leader-Enterprise newspaper reported, “There were an
Mr. Ivan Werder and Miss 80 YEARS AGO estimated 28 persons in the building at the time [of the fire], most of them rail-
Reba Belle Swisher, married May 1938 road men who stayed there between runs.” The structure was not rebuilt follow-
May 28. ing the fire. This vintage picture postcard of the Smith House hotel, postmarked
A daughter was born May in 1909, is from the Kevin Maynard collection--Courtesy of the Williams County,
Leaving for Columbus Bar- 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph An- Ohio, Local History Exchange.
racks are George Smith Jr., ders. Henry Aeschiman, 82
Pearl passed away.

90 YEARS AGO 70 YEARS AGO
May 1928 May 1948

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Har- A large crowd witnessed
old Bly, May 23, a daughter, the dedication of the Veterans
Mary Lou. Monument at the cemetery
with M.E. Bolles giving the ad-
John Haverfield died May dress.
29 at the age of 71.
50 YEARS AGO
80 YEARS AGO May 1968
May 1938
Cindy Wyse and Julia
Leland Stoner, executive Graber placed fourth and
vice president of the Ohio Na- ninth in the District in French
tional Bank at Columbus, has I in the Northwest Ohio Dis-
been named to the board of trict State Tests taken at Defi-
Governors for Franklin Coun- ance College.
ty.
THE ADVANCE
Georgia Black was wed to REPORTER
James Randels. 1976 MERGE

70 YEARS AGO (FORMALLY STRYKER
May 1948 ADVANCE &
WEST UNITY
A total of $171.75 was REPORTER)
taken in on Saturday by the
American Legion Auxiliary in 40 YEARS AGO
their Poppy Days Sales. The May 1978
1000 poppies allotted were all
sold. Jack Anderson graduated
from Tri-State with honors.
60 YEARS AGO WBNO boy and girl athletes of
May 1958 the year were HHS students
Jim Moor and Sandy Miller.
Joseph Berthold, advisor
of the school paper, Hilltop
Echo, has indicated that Judy
Calvin, editor of the Yearbook,

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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “THE BEST YOU IS YET TO COME” BY: REX STUMP - “What Did I Learn?! ”

What will it be like in Now that’s something there. Listen as Abraham The school year is coming to an end, fulness of our students, Huddle lead-
heaven? Have you ever worth looking forward Lincoln teaches us about finals are being taken, most athletes ers, and coaches. But none of these
thought about that? I don’t to. That’s something that the Civil War and George have concluded their season, and the things matter if the love of God is
know about you, but when makes the sacrifices and Washington tells about the seniors are practicing their graduate not shown. What I’ve learned is that
I picture heaven it’s not too sufferings of being a Jesus- writing of the Constitution ceremonies. What did we learn? You without love, all this doesn’t matter.
exciting. It’s better than follower worth it. That’s and Martin Luther talks may have a report card that allows Events, awards, meetings, accom-
the alternative, but what something that gives us a about the Reformation. you to enter the next grade, or you plishments, fund-raising doesn’t mat-
will we do there? hope that drives out de- may have a diploma displaying twelve ter if the love of God is not permeating
We know we’ll see Je- pression and despair and We’ll see our time on years of hard work (plus kindergar- each action.
sus. We know we’ll join in heartache and fear. earth from a brand-new ten), but what have you learned?
the Marriage Feast. But perspective. Why God The love of God is best displayed
then what? Reading Reve- What will we do there? didn’t answer our prayer What have I learned? I look back with the sacrificial love of God, giving
lation, we could easily con- We’ll have long awaited- the way we wanted. Why over the year and recall the FCA His only Son Jesus Christ. (John 3:16)
clude that we’ll worship for reunions with those he shut this door and Coaches clinics in which I was chal- Love is displayed in Jesus Christ,
God for the rest of eternity. we love and have missed. opened that one. Why he lenged and picked up some great en- washing his disciples feet, touching
We’ll sing praises to God. We’ll say hello to everyone made us wait for some couragement. I remember that Fields the untouchable, teaching with pas-
We’ll fall on our faces in we’ve said good-bye to and things we wanted now. of Faith was inspiring as always, and sion, and ultimately going to the cross
reverence. Then we’ll sing then have eternity to catch Over and over again we’ll lives were impacted for eternity. I to give His life for you and me. That
some more…Forever…and up on what’s happened in say, “Oh, now I see.” know that each Huddle has their is love, and without the love of God -
Ever. our lives since we parted. own stories to share, as students led what we do has little significance.
I enjoy singing as much Animal lovers will have with lessons and prayer. Some Hud-
as the next guy, but sing- We’ll be united with the time of their lives. Ani- dles did service projects, held prayer What have I learned? We need to
ing forever even my favor- those we’ve never met – mals will come when you walks, and shared the Gospel. I also love others just like Christ loved us.
ite songs being led by the babies who miscarried or call. They will not be afraid know that we were blessed to work As we treat others as God would,
best worship leaders ever, were still born or who died of us anymore, nor we of with 90+ teams this school year! showing them unconditional love,
doesn’t sound…exciting. minutes after birth. To see them. You can ride a gi- God is honored. Think about those
That would be great for them and hear their sto- raffe or soar on the back of One of the biggest things I learned you see each day. They should see the
a while, but forever? It ries of what they’ve been an eagle or race a leopard. is that together we can do more! To- love of God by the way we talk and
sounds kind of boring. doing will be amazing. gether 17 school systems raised over act, as love should flow through us to
All Things New, a new Imagine the tears of heart- Our bodies that aged $12,000 for Hurricane Harvey. I re- others. But you can’t let it flow...if you
book from John Eldredge, ache healed when moms and slowed us down physi- cently spoke to the Area Director in have not accepted it first! Begin with
has shown me that it’s not and dads are able to throw cally and mentally will be Houston and he is overwhelmed by accepting God’s love - then you will be
like that at all. Not even their arms around their renewed. No longer will we our act of generosity. That money will able to share it with others! By your
close. We haven’t even children they have never feel pain. No longer will directly help two families who lost ev- love, people know where you stand.
“imagined what God has met. anyone get cancer. No lon- erything in the flooding waters. Un-
prepared for those who ger will anyone suffer from derstand, this is the same area (Santa I’m thankful for all who partici-
love him” (1 Corinthians We’ll listen to Moses tell dementia. We’ll have the Fe) in which we just another school pated, served, and supported FCA
2.9). That’s a far cry from about the burning bush endless energy of children, shooting. Joe Hornberger (Area Di- this school year! Your love for God,
sitting around on clouds and David about how he running, jumping, and rector) said, “This is too much trag- has penetrated our schools and com-
singing forever. killed Goliath and Peter tumbling without the need edy in such a short time.” Although munities. You may not receive rec-
Eldredge cites a cou- about his experience of to sit down for a minute to he was incredibly touched by our ognition and awards for serving with
ple of Scriptures that will walking on water. There catch our breath. kindness and generosity, I hung up FCA...that is okay. Your reward
blow your mind. These will be laughter – oh such the phone feeling like our gift wasn’t comes in knowing that you have obe-
are verses I’m sure we’ve laughter – and singing and All temptation and bad enough. But the truth is, our gift was diently served the King of Kings, and
read a hundred times, but eating the best-tasting habits will be a thing of the an incredible act of love to those who impacted others with the life-chang-
never really saw what they food we’ve ever eaten. past. No more addictions are hurting. ing, transforming power, Gospel mes-
meant. Jesus said to and no more guilt and sage of Jesus Christ!
them, “Truly I tell you, at We’ll be able to trav- shame. The painful memo- I also learned that people are long-
the renewal of all things, el to our favorite spots ries gone. Our brokenness ing for Jesus! We witnessed dozens For more reading check out: I John
[or when the world is made where some of our most healed and sin removed. of students give their life to Jesus 3:16-18, John 13:34-35, and Romans
new – NLT], when the Son precious memories were Christ, while many more 12:10
of Man sits on his glorious made. Imagine going to Oh dear friend, don’t recommitted their life to
throne, you who have fol- those places and seeing you want to go there? Jesus Christ at a FCA
lowed me will also sit on them the way God meant Doesn’t it make you home- sponsored event or Hud-
twelve thrones, judging them to be before the Fall sick? Doesn’t it take away dle.
the twelve tribes of Israel” and the end of Eden. In all the fear of dying and the
(Matthew 19.28). their glory and beauty and attachments to the things There are countless
Did you know that? Me, majesty. I can hardly wait of this present world? things our students and
neither. God’s plan is that to see Mackinac Island in coaches did, and we
heaven will come down to all its intended beauty. Paul proclaimed, “I de- thank God for the faith-
a renewed earth (see Rev- Where will go you first? sire to depart and be with
elation 21.1-3) and there Christ, which is better by
We’ll explore the uni- far” (Philippians 1.23).
verse. Want to swim with a Better by far. I think I’m
shark or go to Mars? You’ll beginning to understand
be able to. We’ll hear histo- why he said that. The best
ry told by those who were is yet to come!

will be a new heaven and West Unity Memorial
a new earth. God will dwell
with his people right here
on this “world made new.”
Eldredge points out that Park To Host Free Concert
the ancient word used here
for “renewal” is a combina-
tion of two words – again
and beginning. Beginning
again. A more literal trans-
lation would be Genesis
again. It is Eden restored
to what it was before the
Fall of Man screwed it all
up. Who wouldn’t want to
return to that…forever.
Here’s the second verse:
He who was seated on the
throne said, “I am making
everything new!” (Rev-
elation 21.5). Everything
will be made new. Not de-
stroyed, but restored to its
original design and beauty
and innocence. Eldredge
writes, “The renewal of all
things simply means that
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CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE Why Speaker- Less Ohio House Can’t Pass Bills

Williams County JFS ... COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) nounced his resignation at Smith, who wants to con- horn, of Dayton. But if
— Parliamentarians are that point, but hadn’t yet tinue as speaker next ses- three would support Smith,
received and how long the calls are taking. having their day at the served his final day. So, sion, claims to have the and Schuring would agree
There have been some discussions on the counties Ohio Statehouse, with Re- under House rules, Rosen- votes to win, but it’s un- to it, that could take Smith
publican House Speaker berger was merely “ab- clear. over the top.
sharing unused funds. Each county will have an amount Cliff Rosenberger’s resig- sent,” allowing his No. 2 to
it cannot spend, so it makes sense to share, Lord said. nation last month creating assume all of his duties. He He seems to have 47 If a vote is called and
a historic mid-session va- left on April 12, converting Republican votes locked no candidate wins more
The counties are also discussing providing training cancy. that absence into a bona up. That means he’d need than half of the votes after
for staff on income maintenance. fide speaker vacancy. three of the 18 remaining 10 times, the one with the
Ohio House Speaker Republican holdouts to most votes would become
“This is an-income maintenance thing,” Lord said. Pro Tempore Kirk Schur- HOW MANY VOTES swing his way. speaker on the 11th vote.
“So, we are actually talking about how we provide the ing, a Canton Republican, ARE NEEDED?
training in this region which is something I have been has handled daily opera- The rival candidate, SO WHAT NOW?
kind of banging the drum about for quite some time. tions since Rosenberger’s House rules require state Rep. Andy Thomp- Without a speaker, the
April 12 departure amid an “a majority of those pres- son, is backed by former House is paralyzed. While
One of the counties has a trainer on staff, so part of FBI investigation. But Sch- ent” to support the win- Speaker Larry Household- committees have been go-
the discussions about how as a region they can provide uring’s leadership role only ning candidate, said House er, who also wants to be ing forward, the bills they
training for all of the newly hired staff. goes so far. spokesman Brad Miller. speaker next session. vote on have nowhere to
That means the winning go. Neither do bills sent to
“Which for us is pretty big,” Lord said. “So, this little Here’s a look at why number could fluctuate. The Householder camp the House by the Senate,
grouping of counties gives us the ability to do some oth- Ohio House law-making insists “the short-term so- which has continued to
er projects. Which I think is pretty cool.” has been brought to a And it’s actually even lution” of putting Thomp- meet during the crisis.
standstill by Rosenberger’s more complicated than son in the job is the best More than 100 bills are
Lord updated the commissioners on the Comprehen- departure: that. way to rid the chamber of bottlenecked by the stale-
sive Case Management Employment Program. This in- the cloud left by Rosen- mate, including regula-
volves having the William County Public Library becom- CAN’T HIS NO. 2 DO Schuring has insisted berger, whose leadership tions on payday lenders,
ing a GED testing site. THE JOB? that the winning candi- team included Smith. It money for voting machines
date have 50 Republican also doesn’t hurt that and fixes to Ohio’s unem-
“We are gearing up between 10-15 youth this sum- No. The speaker pro votes before lawmakers blocking Smith now would ployment compensation
mer and they are going to be working,” Lord said. “We tempore doesn’t automati- are called to the floor for a help Householder’s bid for system and to the medical
will take on an intern from NWSCC to help us manage cally ascend to the speak- vote, enough so the majori- the speakership later. marijuana program that’s
all of this stuff, but I am pretty excited. ership when the speaker ty caucus actually controls supposed to go online this
leaves. Under governing a majority of the House Federal agents searched fall.
“I am waiting to hear what worksites they have avail- rules and parliamentary votes. Rosenberger’s house and A few “if needed” ses-
able for the summer. This will be the first time in many procedures, the speaker- storage unit this week in a sions are on the books in
many years that Williams County has a summer work ship of the Ohio House “I want to make sure I probe that’s said to center May and June. If nothing
program. must be “filled by election.” have absolute assurances on his international travel happens by then, the stale-
Until that happens, no bills that we have 50 votes for and lavish lifestyle. mate will extend into the
The county JFS is on track fiscally and Auglaize can be passed. our nominee,” he said. fall — and perhaps through
County sent some money to cover CCEMP administra- “Some have suggested Democrats pledged to the end of the year.
tion costs. Many were confused we’re at 50 now, but I want stick together and give all
about this fact when Sch- to use the old carpenter’s 33 of their votes to Demo-
The office will be conducting interviews for a new uring was allowed to pre- axiom that you measure cratic Leader Fred Stra-
Children Service supervisor this week. One applicant side over a session April 11, twice and cut once.”
has come forward, someone the commissioners were the last time the chamber “THE VILLAGE REPORTER”
probably not aware of. The applicant has 10 years of took any votes. The reason HOW IS SUPPORT DI-
experience. was in the fine print. VIDED?

“They came in late, (but) we are pretty excited about,” Rosenberger had an- Republican House Fi-
Lord said. “Knows the adoption, foster care, recruitment nance Chairman Ryan
stuff, that kind of stuff exactly what we were looking
for.”

James can be reached at [email protected]

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injure any person, vehicle, streetcar, trackless trolley, or grass clippings in the road. “So basically the civil liability
animal traveling along or upon such highway, except such of the homeowner being negligent is what they should be Offering: This 3 bedroom ranch style home built on full unfinished
substances that may be placed upon the roadway by prop- worried about,” he said. “But as a law, no, there isn’t any- basement, well maintained and ready for new owners. Convenient-
er authority for the repair or construction thereof. thing in the Ohio Revised Code that says that they can’t do ly located between West Unity, Bryan & Montpelier offers easy ac-
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Any person who drops or permits to be dropped or videotaped the guy doing it, put it on Facebook and it went two buildings, makes this a great property for many needs.
thrown upon any highway any destructive or injurious viral, but you know we talked to the guy. It was cleaned Taxes: Currently $1,540.40 per year. Prorated at closing.
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aged vehicle, streetcar, or trackless trolley from a high- stand; I hope he does. But for me to go back out there and Appliances/Household: Frigidaire Flat Top Electric Range, GE
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trackless trolley. The bottom line is simple; from the standpoint of Ohio Corner China Hutch, Pots, Stock Pots, Pans, Dishes, Utensils,
Revised Code 4511.74, no state-level law exists prohibit- Small Micro Fiber Sofa, Lg. 2 Piece China Hutch, Stereos, Record
No person shall place any obstruction in or upon a ing the blowing of grass clippings onto the street. “We even Player, (2) Full Size Beds, Repo Wash Stand, Live Trap, 3 Wheel
highway without proper authority.” - Ohio Revised Code went further,” Sheriff Miller said, “...and tried to have the Warehouse Cart, Boat Seats, Brinkman Smoker, Older Mechanics
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So...It’s against the law for someone to blow their grass body becomes injured, there’s lawsuits.” Desk, Misc. Chairs, Lamps, Sewing Machine, Holmes Humidifier,
clippings onto the road. Right? Repo Regulator Clock; Antiques/Collectibles: Oak Captain’s
Your local municipality may well have something in Chair, Small Drop Leaf/Gate Leg Table, Waterfall 5 Drawer Chest,
“Here’s where people get confused,” said Fulton County their codified ordinances banning the practice of blowing Lane Cedar Lined Blanket Chest, Seth Thomas Mantle Clock, Set
Sheriff, Roy Miller. “The county does not have an ordi- grass clippings onto a public thoroughfare, but the State Mixing Bowls, Pump BB Gun, Misc. Enamelware, Wood Rake,
nance, nor does the State of Ohio. The State of Ohio just of Ohio has nothing. Therefore, with a criminal conviction Scythes, Cant Hook, Carpenters Tool Chest; China & Glassware:
talks about putting ‘injurious materials’ on the roadway, not forthcoming at the State level, the best that could be Several Nice Lg. Hand Painted Bowls, China Creamers & Sug-
and if you look at (Ohio Revised Code) 4511.74...that hoped for, barring a local code violation, should such a ars, Assort. Cups & Saucers, Collector Plates, Figurines, Match-
doesn’t mention lawn clippings. We even had the prose- code exist in that municipality, would be a remedy sought ing Pcs. Ancestral China (Blue Lace), Milk Glass Hen on Nest,
cutor look under some case law to try to find it, because through civil litigation. Depression Glass, Carnival Glass, Several misc. China and Glass
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wreck or something would happen, and it was found to be 6000 Watt Gas Generator, Lincoln 225 Welder, Craftsman Band
Saw, Craftsman Rolling Tool Chest, Cummins 5 Sp. Drill Press,
Church News (Continued) Power Hacksaw, Lg. Vertical Air Compressor, Lg. Angle Grinder,
Router, Aro Grease Pump, Elec. & Gas Chain Saws, Floor Jacks, 2
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Mary Beth McCandless has been McCandless brings a love of peo- to ‘living the Word’.” Well known for Lg. Assort. of Canning Jars, Wringer washer & Dual Tubs. Mop
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Creek Presbyterian Churches of Wil- ship leadership to this work. As a Concerts. More information about Finder, Coleman Lantern, Bikes, Sleds, Radio Flyer Wagon and
liams County. person of deep faith who places her the church can be found at www. other Misc. Items.
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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Swanton’s Chase Moore Archbold Falls In Division III
To Wrestle For Findlay Baseball Regional Semifinal 4-3

By: Nate Calvin Archbold has enjoyed the lead all af-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ternoon as they jumped on top 1-0 on
an RBI groundout by Kade Kern in the
The Archbold Bluestreaks were just top of the first inning. The Bluestreaks
three outs away from a spot in the Re- added another run in the third with Jer-
gional Finals as they held a 3-1 lead en- an Williams starting the inning off with
tering the bottom of the seventh inning. a double and he later scored on an RBI
But Columbus Academy took advantage single by Kern. Columbus Academy was
of four walks issued by Archbold pitch- able to get on the board in the fifth in-
ing in the inning and then a two-run ning with a sacrifice fly to cut the Arch-
single by the Vikings gave them the walk bold lead to 2-1.
off victory.
In the seventh inning, Archbold
Brandon Miller walked two Academy pushed their lead to 3-1 when Bryce
hitters to start the inning which led to a Williams scored on a throwing error by
pitching change as lefty Rigo Ramos en- Columbus Academy on a Kade Kern
tered the game in relief. After a force out bunt. Williams had reached base to open
at second, the Vikings had runners on the inning when he was hit by a pitch.
the corner with two outs, but two more Brandon Miller and Jeran Williams each
walks would force in a run and make it had doubles for the Bluestreaks (24-6)
a 3-2 game and set the stage for Davis and Kern finished 1-4 with two RBIs for
Friedman’s line drive single to right that Archbold in the loss.
scored two runs and gave Columbus
Academy the dramatic 4-3 win. Nate can be reached at
[email protected]

Special Olympics Of Williams
County Competes At Five

County School Aged Track Meet

PHOTO BY: BILL O'CONNELL Thursday, May 17, 2018 the 5 Jaydon Karzynov: Softball Throw -
County School Aged Track Meet was 6th place
FINDLAY BOUND ... Chase Moore signs with assistant coaches Joe Carone to his held at Napoleon Track. It was a bright
right, Xavier Taylor to his left and head coach Greg Hallet behind. sunny day with 18 Williams County Madison McClain: 50 M Assisted
youth athletes competing, each in one Walk - 1st place, Tennis Ball Throw
Another Swanton High School ath- “It takes a community and a team effort. to two areas. Athletes are divided up - 1st place
lete is moving on to compete at the next Nobody does this just by themselves,” into divisions based on their gender,
level. Chase Moore joined a long list of said Coach Hallet commenting on the age, and skill level to compete against Desiree Northrup: Soccer Kick - 1st
fellow Swanton 2018 graduates who will collective support his program receives other athletes from Fulton, Defiance, place
continue their athletic career in college that yields the individual and team suc- Henry, and Paulding Counties.
when he signed a national letter of in- cesses. Zac Reliford: Softball Throw - 5th
tent to wrestle for the University of Find- Results (all are in specific divisions place, 25 M Assisted Walk - 1st place
lay and head coach Shawn Nelson. While at Findlay, Chase will major in that are not listed):
business and hopes to follow in the foot- Katie Robbins: 50 M Run - 5th
He is also one of several wrestlers to steps of former Swanton Bulldog, Mimo Lincoln Brown: 400 M Run - 1st place, Softball Throw - 4th place
come out of Swanton coach Greg Hallet’s Lytle, who graduated this past spring place, Running Long Jump - 1st place
program this season that will have the from UF and competed in the NCAA DII Olivia Sandoval: Softball Throw -
sport as part of their college experience. National Tournament. Noah Buff: Softball Throw - 2nd 3rd place, 100 M Walk - 5th place
place, 50 M Run - 1st place
Brooke Kohler Of Archbold Jacob Triesel: 50 M Run - 4th
Signs To Continue Soccer Career Will Buron: Softball Throw - 3rd place, Softball Throw - 5th place
place, 50 M Run - 2nd place
Johny Washington: Softball Throw
Zoey Cordy: 400 M Run - 2nd place, - 5th place, 100 M Run - 4th place
100 M Run - 5th place
Griffin Wilde: Softball Throw - 2nd
Kaela Egler: Softball Throw - 1st place, 50 M Run - 3rd place
place, 100 M Run - 3rd place
Kendal Wolf: 100 M Run - 2nd
Chase Fenstermaker: Softball place, Softball Throw - 2nd place
Throw - 5th place, 50 M Run - 5th
place Thanks to the teachers, parapros,
and all the parents/providers for help-
Xavier Jones: Softball Throw - 3rd ing our athletes out! Thank you to all
place, 50 M Run - 4th place the volunteers of the day, to Napoleon
Schools, and many others for provid-
ing our athletes with this opportunity!

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By: Jill Colvin statement he tweeted. PRESIDENTIAL PARDON ... President Donald Trump center, posthumous pardons
ASSOCIATED PRESS Trump had tweeted in late April that Jack Johnson, boxing’s first black heavyweight champion, during an event in the
Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 24, 2018. Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Stallone, a longtime friend, had brought is joined by, from left, Linda Haywood, who is Johnson’s great-great niece, heavy-
Donald Trump has granted a rare post- Johnson’s story to his attention in a weight champion Deontay Wilder, Keith Frankel, Sylvester Stallone, former heavy-
humous pardon to boxing’s first black phone call. weight champion Lennox Lewis, and World Boxing Council President Mauricio Su-
heavyweight champion, clearing Jack laiman Saldivar. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Johnson’s name more than 100 years “His trials and tribulations were
after what many see as his racially great, his life complex and controver- victed of violating the U.S. Neutrality sions on potential pardons through an
charged conviction. sial. Others have looked at this over the Acts in 1949. application process and typically makes
years, most thought it would be done, recommendations to the president. The
“I am taking this very righteous but yes, I am considering a Full Par- Haywood had wanted Barack Obama, Justice Department’s general policy is
step, I believe, to correct a wrong that don!” Trump wrote then. the nation’s first black president, to to not accept applications for posthu-
occurred in our history and to honor pardon Johnson, but Justice Depart- mous pardons for federal convictions,
a truly legendary boxing champion,” The Oval Office ceremony was a cel- ment policy says “processing posthu- according to the department’s website.
Trump said Thursday during an Oval ebratory scene, bringing together box- mous pardon petitions is grounded in But Trump has shown a willingness to
Office ceremony. He was joined by WBC ing greats past, present and fictional. the belief that the time of the officials work around the DOJ process in the
heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, The guests brought with them a color- involved in the clemency process is bet- past.
retired heavyweight titleholder Len- ful boxing championship belt, which sat ter spent on the pardon and commuta-
nox Lewis and actor Sylvester Stallone, front and center on the president’s Res- tion requests of living persons.” Associated Press writer Zeke Miller
whom Trump credited with champion- olute Desk as he spoke. At one point, contributed to this report.
ing the pardon. Trump jokingly asked Lewis whether he The Justice Department makes deci-
could “take Deontay in a fight” if he re-
Trump said Johnson had served 10 ally started working out. “THE VILLAGE REPORTER”
months in prison “for what many view ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
as a racially-motivated injustice.” Lewis said Johnson had been an in-
spiration to him personally, while Stal- BLAKE ALTAFFER JULIA SMITH
“It’s my honor to do it. It’s about lone said Johnson had served as the ba- MONTPELIER HIGH SCHOOL SWANTON HIGH SCHOOL
time,” the president said. sis of the character Apollo Creed in his The female Athlete of the Week is
“Rocky” films. The Male Athlete of the Week is Swanton senior high jumper Julia
Johnson, a prominent athlete who Montpelier baseball player Blake Al- Smith. At the Division III Regional
crossed over into popular culture de- “This has been a long time coming,” taffer. During the week of May 15th, meet in Tiffin, Smith won the re-
cades ago with biographies, dramas he said. Altaffer was key in two Locomotive gional, thus qualifying for the state
and documentaries, was convicted in victories. On the May 15th, he threw meet, with a jump of 5’ 8” which
1913 by an all-white jury for violat- Trump has a personal history with seven innings and gave up just two was also a new meet record and
ing the Mann Act for traveling with his the sport, and hosted matches in the runs on two hits as Montpelier de- helped the Lady Bulldogs to a sec-
white girlfriend. That law made it illegal 1990s at his hotels. feated Stryker 4-2. In a rematch with ond-place finish in the team stand-
to transport women across state lines the Panthers on May 17th, he had ings.
for “immoral” purposes.” After Johnson’s conviction, he spent three hits and an RBI as Montpelier
seven years as a fugitive, but eventually beat Stryker 6-0 to secure an out- *Selected “Athletes Of The Week”
Trump had tweeted in late April that returned to the U.S. and turned him- right BBC championship. may pick up their free shirts
Stallone, a longtime friend, had brought self in. He served about a year in federal
Johnson’s story to his attention in a prison and was released in 1921. He Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at The
phone call. died in 1946 in an auto crash. Village Reporter,

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The Oval Office ceremony was a cel- The son of former slaves, Johnson
ebratory scene, bringing together box- defeated Tommy Burns for the heavy-
ing greats past, present and fictional. weight title in 1908 at a time when
The guests brought with them a color- blacks and whites rarely entered the
ful boxing championship belt, which sat same ring. He then beat a series of
front and center on the president’s Res- “great white hopes,” culminating in
olute Desk as he spoke. At one point, 1910 with the undefeated former cham-
Trump jokingly asked Lewis whether he pion, James J. Jeffries.
could “take Deontay in a fight” if he re-
ally started working out. McCain previously told The Associ-
ated Press that Johnson “was a boxing
Lewis said Johnson had been an in- legend and pioneer whose career and
spiration to him personally, while Stal- reputation were ruined by a racially
lone said Johnson had served as the ba- charged conviction more than a century
sis of the character Apollo Creed in his ago.”
“Rocky” films.
McCain, who is often at odds with
“This has been a long time coming,” Trump, praised him late Thursday for
he said. the pardon.

Trump has a personal history with “I applaud President Trump for is-
the sport, and hosted matches in the suing a posthumous pardon of boxing
1990s at his hotels. legend Jack Johnson, whose reputation
was ruined by a racially charged con-
After Johnson’s conviction, he spent viction over a century ago,” he said in a
seven years as a fugitive, but eventually statement he tweeted.
returned to the U.S. and turned him-
self in. He served about a year in federal “For years, Congress has overwhelm-
prison and was released in 1921. He ingly supported legislation calling on
died in 1946 in an auto crash. multiple U.S. presidents to right this
historical wrong and restore this great
His great-great niece, Linda E. Hay- athlete’s legacy. President Trump’s ac-
wood, had pressed Trump for a posthu- tion today finally closes a shameful
mous pardon, and Sen. John McCain, chapter in our nation’s history and
R-Ariz., and former Senate Majority marks a milestone that the American
Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., had promot- people can and should be proud of.”
ed Johnson’s case for years.
Haywood, who joined Trump in the
The son of former slaves, Johnson Oval Office, said her great-great uncle’s
defeated Tommy Burns for the heavy- conviction had led her family members
weight title in 1908 at a time when to live in shame of his legacy.
blacks and whites rarely entered the
same ring. He then beat a series of “For so long, my family was deeply
“great white hopes,” culminating in ashamed that my uncle went to prison,”
1910 with the undefeated former cham- she told Trump, adding that she didn’t
pion, James J. Jeffries. find they were related until she was 12
years old.
McCain previously told The Associ-
ated Press that Johnson “was a boxing “By this pardon being issued, that
legend and pioneer whose career and would help to rewrite history and erase
reputation were ruined by a racially the shame and the humiliation that my
charged conviction more than a century family felt for my uncle, a great hero,”
ago.” she said.

McCain, who is often at odds with Posthumous pardons are rare, but
Trump, praised him late Thursday for not unprecedented.
the pardon.
President Bill Clinton pardoned Hen-
“I applaud President Trump for is- ry O. Flipper, the first African-American
suing a posthumous pardon of boxing officer to lead the Buffalo Soldiers of the
legend Jack Johnson, whose reputation 10th Cavalry Regiment during the Civil
was ruined by a racially charged con- War. President George W. Bush par-
viction over a century ago,” he said in a doned Charles Winters, an American
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Danica Patrick Ends Racing Mallory, Former Head Football
Career With Crash At Indy 500 Coach At Indiana Dies At 82
By: Mark Long “I was definitely nervous,” she said.
AP SPORTS WRITER “I had all my people around me, so I By: Michael Marot
was in good spirits.” AP SPORTS WRITER
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Danica Pat-
rick trudged out of the infield care cen- Just before the singing of the na- Bill Mallory, who
ter with her head down, mirrored sun- tional anthem, with the crowd as led Colorado to the Or-
glasses covering the disappointment in quiet as it would be all day, one fan ange Bowl and became
her eyes. screamed from the grandstands, “Let’s the winningest football
go Danica!” She smiled, turned and coach in Indiana his-
There was no hiding it in her voice. waved. tory, has died from a
“It was definitely not the way that I brain injury suffered
wanted it to end,” she said softly. After the anthem, she hugged her in a recent fall. He was
The 36-year-old Patrick crashed out parents and sister and then got a long 82.
of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, embrace from Rodgers. He whispered Indiana announced
ending her racing career at the track in her right ear, gave her a kiss and Mallory’s death on Fri-
that made her famous. She lost trac- then smacked her on the butt as she day, a day after his son,
tion on a slippery surface, spun as she maneuvered to get her helmet on and Indiana State coach
exited Turn 2 and then slammed into slide into the cockpit. Rodgers headed Curt Mallory, posted on
two walls before coming to a stop. upstairs to watch the race from a lux- Twitter his father was
She finished 30th, her lowest spot ury suite. in hospice care follow-
in eight starts at “The Greatest Spec- ing emergency brain
tacle in Racing.” Patrick dropped several spots surgery earlier in the FORMER COACH ... In this Oct. 31, 1996, file photo,
“Definitely not a great ending,” she shortly after the green flag, battling an week. Curt Mallory said Indiana University football coach Bill Mallory speaks at
said. “But I kind of said before I came ill-handling Chevrolet for Ed Carpen- his father was injured a news conference in Bloomington, Ind., after he was
here that I feel like if it’s a complete di- ter Racing. She was the first driver to in a fall on Tuesday. fired. Mallory, the winningest football coach in Indiana
saster — complete like as if not in the make a pit stop in hopes of making a history who also led three other schools to bowl games,
ballpark at all, look silly — then people few changes. Curt Mallory tweeted has died from a brain injury suffered in a recent fall.
might remember that. If I win, people on Friday Bill Mallory He was 83. (AP Photo/Chuck Robinson, File)
will remember that. She was running in the middle of “passed away peace-
“But probably anything in between the field on Lap 68 when she spun fully” earlier in the day,
might just be a little part of a big story, sideways, hit the outside wall and then surround by extended need coaches like him, willing to
so I kind of feel like that’s how it is, caromed across the track and into an family. work hard and play by the rules.”
you know.” inside barrier. She was evaluated at Bill Mallory went 69-77-3 and Mallory fulfilled and exceeded
The big story, of course, is her place the care center and released. took Indiana to six bowls from Knight’s expectations by turning a
in racing history. The former NASCAR 1984-96. Indiana has only played in long languishing program into a re-
star is the only female driver to lead She answered a few questions out- 11 bowl games in its history. Mal- spectable Big Ten team. The Hoo-
laps in the Indy 500 and the Daytona side the building and then got a golf lory’s blunt assessments and earthy siers finished .500 or better seven
500, creating a strong brand and be- cart ride for another media session. phrases made him a favorite around times under Mallory, the most con-
coming a role model for little girls ev- The final news conference of her racing Bloomington, Indiana, where he was sistent period of success the Hoo-
erywhere. career came with a hiccup. The tele- perfect complement to basketball siers had since the turn of the 20th
She decided last season to end her vision broadcast got piped over loud- coach Bob Knight. century.
racing career and start the next chap- speakers as she was trying to talk. In 1987, Mallory became the first In 1987, Indiana celebrated a
ter of her life. She created the “Danica to win the Big Ten’s coach of the rare double — beating Ohio State for
Double” as a farewell tour, running “Take my mic away,” she said, only year award in consecutive years. the first time since 1951 and beat-
one final time in the Daytona 500 and half-joking. “I’ll leave. I don’t even want Mallory was 168-129-4 overall as ing Michigan for the first time since
the Indy 500. to be here because I’m pretty sad.” a head coach with stops at Miami 1967.
She also crashed at Daytona in Feb- (Ohio), his alma mater, Colorado When then Ohio State coach Ear-
ruary and finished 35th. She spent the Patrick was a polarizing figure in and Northern Illinois. le Bruce dubbed the loss in Colum-
last few months getting re-acclimated racing, and that increased exponen- At Colorado, Mallory’s team won bus the “darkest day in Ohio State
to an Indy car after a seven-year hia- tially when she moved from IndyCar a share of the Big Eight champion- football since I have been associated
tus and looked like a contender while to NASCAR beginning in 2010. She ship in 1976 and reached the Or- with it (in 1949),” Mallory fired right
qualifying seventh. struggled to run up front despite driv- ange Bowl, where the Buffaloes lost back at his former colleague with
The final stop was a celebratory ing for a powerhouse Stewart-Haas Ohio State. But he was fired two the Buckeyes.
send-off that included dozens of fam- Racing team much of her career, and seasons later after going 35-21-1 “You tell Earle I’ve had a couple of
ily, friends and photographers follow- she wound up with just seven top-10 over five years. dark days, too, and I don’t want to
ing her every move before the finale. finishes in five full seasons. “A hard-nosed tough coach, who hear that,” he said.
Patrick stood stoically behind her demanded that toughness from his Still, the vastly improved Hoo-
bright green race car during pre-race Still, she is respected and, in some players,” said Brian Cabral, who siers never quite could reach the top
pageantry, with boyfriend and Green cases, revered at Indianapolis, where played for Mallory at Colorado. “I of the Big Ten and instead wound up
Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodg- fans remember her leading the 2009 have all the respect for instilling playing in second-tier bowl games
ers, her parents and sister by her side. race before finishing third. She was that in me.” while making semi-regular appear-
Patrick’s face was glistening, sweat surrounded by autograph-seekers all Mallory was raised in Sandusky, ances in the Top 25.
rolling down her back in near-record- month, and she got one of the loudest Ohio, and went on to become a star Eventually fans expected more.
breaking heat. A crewmember quickly ovations during driver introductions two-way player for Hall of Fame So when Mallory went 2-9 in
turned on a small, powerful fan. Pat- Sunday. coach Ara Parseghian at Miami. He 1995, followed that with a 3-8 mark
rick’s hair started blowing in the wind, later coached under Woody Hayes at in 1996 and lost 15 of 16 conference
turning her pose into an impromptu Patrick said earlier this week she Ohio State before returning to Mi- games over those two seasons, the
photo-shoot — likely her last one in a had no regrets about her career, and
firesuit. that she doesn’t think she will have
the itch to come back. Instead, she
plans to spend time on her burgeoning
business empire and with Rodgers.

“I’m very grateful for everybody
and for being able to finish it up like I
wanted to,” she said. “It still was a lot
of great memories this month, a lot of
great moments this year.”

ami for his first head coaching job. school announced in late October it
He went 39-12 at Miami, including was making a change. Mallory fin-
an 11-0 Mid-American Conference ished the season by beating rival
championship team in 1973. Purdue and receiving an emotional
That helped land him the Colora- ride on the shoulders of his players
do job. He landed back in the MAC with both arms raised.
with Northern Illinois in 1980 and Two of Mallory’s sons have re-
after going 10-2 in 1983 he took turned to Indiana as assistant
over at Indiana. coaches. Curt Mallory worked for
Mallory became a revered figure Gary DiNardo from 2002-04, and
around Bloomington, where he con- Doug Mallory worked for Kevin Wil-
tinued to live and stay active with son from 2011-13.
the program long after his firing in Curt Mallory is entering his first
1996. season at Indiana State, while Doug
Of course, it didn’t hurt to have Mallory works for the Atlanta Fal-
the popular longtime basketball cons and Mike Mallory is with the
coach Bob Knight — a philosophical Jacksonville Jaguars.
twin — on his side. While Knight of- Bill Mallory was inducted into
ten preached about academics and the athletic halls of fame at Indiana,
sticking to the rules, Mallory con- Northern Illinois and Miami (Ohio),
curred and often talked about the as well as the MAC Hall of Fame in
need to find the right players. 2013.
“I was confident that Bill Mallory He is survived by his sons and
was a winner, and he’s proved it,” wife Ellie, whom he married in 1958.
LAST RACE ... Danica Patrick stands with her mother Bev Patrick, left, sister, Knight told Indiana students dur- More AP college football: http://
Brooke Selman and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers before the ing a 1986 football pep rally. “He www.collegefootball.ap.org and
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Area Track Athletes Punch Their Tickets For Columbus

By: Nate Calvin The Swanton Lady Bulldogs finishes as runners-up
THE VILLAGE REPORTER in the team standing led by Julia Smith who won the
High Jump by setting a new meet record of 5’ 8” and
Fulton and Williams county will be well represented Sidney Taylor took first in the Discus and was sec-
at the state meet this week in Columbus after sever- ond in the Shot Put. The relay team of Bridgett Harlett,
al outstanding performances at the regionals. Start- Haley Nelson, Bobbie Oberle, and Brooke Oberle also
ing with Division II in Piqua in the boys’ 4x800, the qualified for state by taking third in both the 4x100
Bryan team of Spencer Winzeler, Austin Johnson, and 4x200 events.
Evan Smith, and Tyler Manon took first with a time
of 8:04.61 with the Wauseon contingent of Joshua For the Division III boys’ Delta’s Hunter Tresnan-
Lowry, Owen Newlove, Michael Cheezan, and Kyle Ver- Reighard placed second in the Discus, Logan Bloir of
not just one second behind to finish second and also Edon was first in the 100 and second in the 200, and
qualify for state as the top four finishers in each event fellow Bomber Cameron Reed placed second in the
move on to Columbus. Long Jump. The 4x100 team from Evergreen of Drew
Donnald, Grant Donnald, Reece Serna, and Hunter
Kyle Vernot of Wauseon was second in the 1600 Van Wert advanced by finishing third and Montpelier’s
with teammate Josh Lowry placing ninth while in the 4x200 relay team of Alex Abrams, Evan Friend, Payton
3200 Lowry ran to second place finish with Vernot Pease, and Brandon Stein also moved on by placing
coming home sixth. Swanton also had a distance run- fifth but advanced to state based on their time.
ner advance as Anthony Howard finished second in the
800 with a time of 1:59.35. State competition begins on Friday, June 1st at
Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the campus of The
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Hall Of Fame Coach Holtz Brett Favre Says He Went To
Settles Lawsuit With Daily Beast Rehab 3 Times To Fight Addictions

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS a story on Holtz’s remarks at a luncheon GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Retired ADDICTION PROBLEM ... In this Oct.
Attorneys for Lou Holtz say the former the Republican National Coalition for Life quarterback Brett Favre says he made 16, 2016, file photo, Hall of Fame quar-
Notre Dame coach and the news website held during the Republican National Con- three trips to rehabilitation centers dur- terback Brett Favre is shown during a
The Daily Beast have settled a defamation vention. ing his Hall of Fame career to fight his halftime ceremony of an NFL football
lawsuit filed by the ex-ESPN analyst and dependence on painkillers and alcohol. game against the Dallas Cowboys, in
college football Hall of Famer. The headline read: “Lou Holtz at RNC Green Bay, Wis. Favre says he made
Orlando, Florida, law firm Morgan & says Immigrants are Deadbeats Invading Favre told Sports Illustrated he took three trips to rehabilitation centers to
Morgan announced in a news release the U.S.” In its apology, The Daily Beast as many as 14 Vicodin at one time dur- fight his dependence on painkillers and
Monday the two sides came to an ami- admitted that Holtz did not say immi- ing the 1995 season in Green Bay. Fa- alcohol. Sports Illustrated reports that
cable resolution. The firm says terms of grants are deadbeats. The Daily Beast said vre won the first of his three consecutive Favre says he took as many as 14 Vico-
the settlement were confidential, but The it stands by the rest of its story. Most Valuable Player awards that sea- din at one time during his MVP season
Daily Beast apologized for and corrected son. of 1995. The former Green Bay Packers
the headline that ran July 19, 2016, with More AP college football: http://www. star said that year, when I woke up in
collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter. “It is really amazing, as I think back, the morning, my first thought was, I got-
com/AP_Top25 how well I played that year,” Favre said. ta get more pills.(AP Photo/Matt Ludtke,
“That was an MVP year for me. But that File)
SETTLEMENT ... In this Oct. 11, 2017, file photo, Lou Holtz speaks at the Manufac- year, when I woke up in the morning, back.’
turer & Business Association’s 112th Annual Event at the Bayfront Convention Center my first thought was, ‘I gotta get more
in Erie, Pa. Attorneys for Lou Holtz say the former Notre Dame coach and the news pills.’” “I was back. 1998. Guess who was
website The Daily Beast have settled a defamation lawsuit filed by the ex-ESPN analyst waiting there when I walked in — that
and college football Hall of Famer. Orlando, Florida, law firm Morgan & Morgan an- Favre said his issues with pills caused same nurse.”
nounced in a news release Monday, May 21, 2018, the two sides came to an amicable him to spend 28 days at a center in Ray-
resolution. (Greg Wohlford/Erie Times-News, via AP, File) ville, Louisiana, in the early 1990s. Fa- Favre played in the NFL from 1991-
vre also says he spent 28 days in rehab 2010 and was inducted into the Pro
“strictly for drinking” in 1998. The story Football Hall of Fame in 2016.
also mentions a previously reported 72-
day stint at a Kansas City rehab center
in the mid-1990s to get off Vicodin.

“When I drank, I drank to excess,” Fa-
vre said. “So when I went in the second
time, to the place in Kansas, I remember
vividly fighting them in there. They said
drinking was the gateway drug for me,
and they were right, absolutely right,
but I wouldn’t admit it. I will never forget
one of the nurses. I had it all figured out.
I fought with this nurse all the time. I
would not admit the drinking problem.
At the end, she said to me, ‘You’ll be

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Harbaugh Plans To Take Michigan
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aimed at addressing the issue of national anthem protests. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)

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Rusty Schlenk Takes ALMS LeBron’s 35 Help Cavs Beat
Win At Oakshade Raceway Celtics 87-79, Reach NBA Finals

By: Scott Hammer mount a charge on Eitniear and settled By: Jimmy Golen BACK TO THE FINALS ... Cleveland Cavaliers forward
A downpour that occurred just before for a second place finish. Mike Jessen AP SPORTS WRITER LeBron James soars to dunk in front of Boston Celt-
6pm didn’t dampen the racing action at took over the points lead with his third ics forward Al Horford (42) and forward Marcus Morris
Oakshade Raceway on Saturday eve- place finish. Rusty Smith was fourth BOSTON (AP) — With (13) during the first half in Game 7 of the NBA basket-
ning. It did, however, delay the start of and opening night’s feature winner Tim another Game 7 victory ball Eastern Conference finals, Sunday, May 27, 2018,
the racing program a bit, but the great Fisher ended up fifth. at stake, LeBron James in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
crowd of patient fans were rewarded would not sit out.
with some spectacular racing action Defending Hot Rod Welding & En- gave the Celtics a 72-71 “It was pretty incred-
highlighted by Rusty Schlenk’s $2,000 gineering Bomber track champion Jeff He would not say lead. But that would be ible run by an incredible
Sunoco American Late Model Series Foks picked up his second consecu- goodbye to Cleveland Boston’s last basket for group of guys, and an
(ALMS) win over Jon Henry and Matt tive A Main feature win of the season again — not yet, anyway. more than five minutes absolute pleasure and
Miller. after getting by Ryan Gorey and Chuck while Cleveland went on privilege to be around
After ending up on his lid in a wicked Stuckey. Rich Riffe worked his way up And he would not be a 15-2 run to put the them every day,” Stevens
crash at another track the evening be- to finish second behind the Holland, denied an eighth straight game away. said. “We obviously have
fore, Schlenk started his night off with Ohio, driver. Gorey slipped back to end trip to the NBA Finals. James embraced Hor- a good thing going.”
a photo finish heat race win over Ryan up third after starting on the pole and ford and Tatum after the But the present still
Missler. That earned the McClure, Ohio Adam Noonan worked his way up to a The four-time league buzzer, then the Cava- belongs to James.
driver an inside row two starting posi- fourth place finish after starting sev- MVP scored 35 points liers donned celebratory And, for now, that
tion for the 30-lap ALMS feature event. enth. Stuckey wound up finishing in the with 15 rebounds and hats and T-shirts before means Cleveland, too.
Steve Kester took off to the lead af- fifth position. nine assists on Sunday shuffling off the court to ADMIRING HIS
ter starting on the pole of the feature, night, leading the Cleve- receive the Eastern Con- WORK
looking for his third consecutive UMP Cory Gumm sits atop the compact land Cavaliers to an 87- ference championship The Celtics led by as
Late Model feature win at Oakshade points after his feature win on Saturday 79 win over the Celtics trophy. many as 12 points in the
Raceway. Matt Miller tracked him down night. Gumm, out of Hillsdale, Michi- and eliminating Boston It’s not the one they first half, and they had
and snatched the lead away on lap four. gan, started inside the second row. Eric from the Eastern Con- want. a 51-47 lead midway
Schlenk got by Kester for second posi- Carr started alongside Gumm and end- ference finals in the de- James has been in through the third quar-
tion on lap nine and it took nine more ed up finishing in the second position cisive seventh game. the finals every year ter when James hit a
laps for Schlenk to find away around followed by Ken Watts, Joe Elliott and since 2011 — four with long 3-pointer and then
Miller. The only caution flag flew on lap Rick Monahan. “He’s had a lot of Miami, and now four Green made a 3 of his
25 after Jeff Warnick’s spin, setting up gaudy games,” Cava-
a five-lap race to the finish. On the re- Wauseon, Ohio’s Justin Gamber liers coach Tyronn Lue
start, Jon Henry became a contender didn’t waste much time getting to the said. “But I just think
after taking second from Miller, but he lead in the final race of the night, the Game 7, in Boston, all
could not catch Schlenk. Hot Rod Welding & Engineering Bomber the circumstances that
“The car was good everywhere...mid- B Main. Gamber got by Cody Stetten surround Boston, the
dle, bottom, top.” Schlenk said after the and didn’t look back. A few laps later history behind Boston ...
race. Kester held on for a fourth place Scott Hammer got by Stetten for second to come here in a hostile
finish behind Henry and Miller which but couldn’t catch Gamber who went on environment: (it’s) right
keeps him atop the Oakshade Race- to pick up the victory. Donovan Paskan there.”
way late model point standings. Ryan started deep in the field and managed a
Missler ended up fifth and sits second third place finish behind Hammer with In the first close game
in points. Stetten and Dave McMannamy round- of the series, the lowest-
Brad Eitniear from Wauseon, Ohio, ing out the rest of the top five finishers. scoring and the first
led from flag to flag in the AmeriGas victory for a road team,
UMP Sportsman 20-lap feature event The racing action continues this Sat- James played all 48
after starting on the pole. Outside pole urday, June 2nd at Oakshade Raceway minutes, scoring 12 of
sitter Mathew Chapman was unable to with a full show of UMP Late Models, his points in the fourth
AmeriGas UMP Sportsmans, Hot Rod quarter for his sixth
Welding & Engineering Bombers and straight Game 7 win.
Compacts. Gates open at 4pm, hot laps
start and 6pm and racing begins at “Our goal going into
7pm. the series was to make
him exert as much en-
ergy as humanly possi- straight with Cleveland. own. James hit Tristan
ble and try to be as good This might be his Thompson for an alley-
Minnesota Golden Gophers as we can on everybody weakest supporting oop to give Cleveland
Beat Purdue 6-4 For Big Ten else,” Celtics coach Brad cast. a 55-51 lead, but then
Tournament Championship Stevens said. “For the He had to do it with- James threw the ball
most part, I thought we out Kevin Love — Cleve- away and sent Terry Ro-
were pretty good at that land’s only other all-star zier off on a fast break.
... but he still scored 35. — who sustained a con- James tracked the
It’s a joke.” cussion in Game 6 and Celtics guard from the
was replaced in the line- far sideline, timing his
For the would-be free up by Jeff Green. Mak- attack. When Rozier
By: Eric Olson who homered in the third, doubled. agent, the victory post- ing his first start since went up for the lay-in,
AP SPORTS WRITER Sam Thoresen (2-2) pitched 1 1/3 poned a decision about the first-round opener James blocked it off the
his future until next against Indiana, Green backboard and right
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ben Mezz- innings of relief for the win. Meyer month. scored 19 points and to Green. James did
enga singled in the go-ahead run in worked the eighth and ninth for his added eight rebounds — not run back down the
the sixth inning and threw out what 16th save. Trevor Cheaney (1-2) took Now, the only ques- the star of James’ star- court, resting up while
would have been the tying run at the loss. tion is who the Cavaliers less supporting cast. Green drew a foul at the
home in the eighth, and top-seeded will play for a chance “We said we want to do other end and made one
Minnesota beat Purdue 6-4 in the Big Purdue (37-19) was picked 11th in at their second title in this for Kevin,” Lue said. free throw to give the
Ten Tournament championship game the 14-team Big Ten but made a sur- three years: The Rock- “Kevin wanted to play, to Cavaliers their biggest
Sunday. prise run to second place. The Boiler- ets host Game 7 of the be in a Game 7 situation lead of the game.
makers’ loss Sunday was their first in Western Conference fi- like this in the Eastern TIP-INS
The regular-season champion Go- eight games, and they’ve won 21 of 24 nals against Golden Conference Finals, being Cavaliers: Shot just 2
phers (41-13) won their first tourna- since April 20. State on Monday night, an All-Star, being our of 17 from 3-point range
ment title since 2010 and 10th in 37 and the winner will host second-best player, and in the first half, mak-
years under coach John Anderson. Minnesota has won 27 of its last the opener of the NBA he just wasn’t able to go. ing three of their first 22
30 and almost certainly will be named Finals on Thursday. The guys picked him up, shots from long range
Minnesota had outscored the Boil- one of the 16 regional hosts for the so now he has another before James and Green
ermakers 40-15 in two regular-sea- NCAA Tournament. Jayson Tatum scored chance when we get to connected on back-to-
son games, but this one was close 24 points, Al Horford the finals to be ready.” back attempts midway
throughout. The Gophers came back HEAT IS ON had 17 and Marcus The Celtics have had through the third quar-
three times from one-run deficits in The last two days of the tourna- Morris added 14 points more time to get used to ter.
the first six innings. They went ahead ment were played in extreme heat, a with 12 rebounds for the their injuries: Gordon Celtics: Paul Pierce,
in the bottom of the sixth on singles contrast to the weather Big Ten teams Celtics, who were look- Hayward has been out whose number was re-
by Luke Pettersen and Mezzenga. are accustomed to. Temperature at ing to return to the NBA since the first game of tired by the Celtics this
first pitch Sunday was 97 degrees, Finals for the first time the season, and Kyrie Ir- season, cheered the
Mezzenga made his huge defensive and it was 101 by the late innings. A since 2010. They had ving has been sidelined team on from courtside.
play after Evan Kennedy doubled off light wind blew in from the southeast. been a perfect 10-0 at since March. With the ... Rapper 21 Savage
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from second when Evan Warden sin- teams selected for the NCAA Tourna- Tatum had a dunk Boston established itself from 3-point range, with
gled into left field with two outs. Mez- ment on Monday. Minnesota, which over James with 6:41 as the team of the future Rozier missing all 10 of
zenga came up throwing and nailed came into Sunday No. 14 in the RPI left — staring down in the East. his attempts.
Nasuti at the plate. The play was up- and has its first 40-win season since the Cavaliers star and
held after a video review. 2009, is the conference’s automatic bumping him with his
qualifier. Purdue, Indiana (38-17), chest — then followed
Minnesota tacked on an insurance Ohio State (36-22) and Illinois (33-20) it with a 3-pointer that
run in the eighth when Tarrin Vavra, are in line for at-large bids.

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NFL Sparks New Questions With Anthem Policy

By: Paul Newberry should fire any players who kneel dur- ANTHEM CONTROVERSY ... In this Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, Houston Texans
AP SPORTS WRITER ing the anthem . He had no immediate players kneel and stand during the singing of the national anthem before an NFL
comment on the new policy, but Vice football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Seattle. NFL owners have approved
ATLANTA (AP) — With its popular- President Mike Pence called it “a win a new policy aimed at addressing the firestorm over national anthem protests, per-
ity threatened and critics stretching all for the fans, a win for (the president), mitting players to stay in the locker room during the “The Star-Spangled Banner”
the way to the White House, the NFL and a win for America.” but requiring them to stand if they come to the field. The decision was announced
just wanted to get past the debate over Wednesday, May 23, 2018, by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the league’s
taking a knee during the national an- The NFL didn’t consult the players’ spring meeting in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
them. union on its new policy, though Goodell
stressed that the league had talked to movement in 2016 during his final year never been about taking a knee, rais-
Put the focus back on football. countless players over the past year at quarterback for the San Francisco ing a fist or anyone’s patriotism, but
Instead, the league seemed to mud- and was committed both financially 49ers, didn’t play at all last season and doing what we can to effect real change
dle the divisive issue even more with a and philosophically to the fight for so- still hasn’t been picked up by another for real people.”
new policy that stirred up defenders of cial justice . team . They’re also aware of the plight
free speech, prompted a couple of own- faced by safety Eric Reid, one of Kaepe- While Goodell said the new policy
ers to quickly backtrack and raised all “We want people to be respectful of rnick’s former teammates and another was unanimously approved by the
sorts of potential questions heading the national anthem. We want people protest leader, who is also out of work owners, CEO Jed York of the 49ers
into next season. to stand,” Goodell said. “We’ve been with the upcoming season just a few — Kaepernick’s former team — con-
After a tumultuous season, NFL very sensitive on making sure that we months away. tradicted the commissioner by saying
owners wrapped up their spring meet- give players choices, but we do believe he abstained. York said he didn’t feel
ing in Atlanta by announcing Wednes- that moment is an important moment Both have filed collusion grievances comfortable making a decision without
day that players would be required to and one that we are going to focus on.” against the NFL . directly involving the players’ union.
stand for the national anthem if they’re
on the field before a game, but gave In an attempt to quell a potential Washington defensive back Josh New York Jets owner Christopher
them the option of staying in the lock- challenge from the NFL Players Asso- Norman said the owners have a right to Johnson took a similar approach. He
er room if they wanted to carry on the ciation, the league said any violations decide what the players can and can- said his team will pay any fines doled
Colin Kaepernick-inspired campaign of the new rules would result in fines not do, a sentiment shared by many of out by the league, without passing on
against police brutality and social in- against teams — not individual play- his colleagues around the league. punishment to the players.
justice. ers.
Commissioner Roger Goodell called “They’ve pretty much got the teams,” “I will support our players wherev-
it a compromise that respected the But the league also gave teams the Norman said. “They make those deci- er we land as a team,” Johnson said.
wishes of everyone, from those who option of developing their own work- sions. We’ve just got to go through with “Our focus is not on imposing any club
consider “The Star-Spangled Banner” a place rules, which many players inter- it, I guess.” rules, fines or restrictions.”
sacred part of the American experience preted as a backhanded way of subject-
to those who believe the right to protest ing them to fines — or worse — should A handful of outspoken players So, what happens next?
during the anthem is also in the best they carry on with the protests. vowed to carry on the cause, including The NFL just wants the issue to go
tradition of a free but imperfect society. Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins. away.
Yet, it was clear to everyone that the “If the team says ‘this is what we’re Instead, it raised a whole new batch
owners wanted to quell a firestorm by doing,’ and ownership (does too), you “I will not let it silence me or stop of questions.
moving any further protests away from either deal with it or you’re probably me from fighting,” he said. “This has
the public eye — especially if it lured going to get cut,” Pittsburgh Steelers
back disgruntled fans while appeasing guard Ramon Foster said.
President Donald Trump and his vocal
base of support. The head of the NFLPA, DeMaurice
Kneel if you like. Smith , angrily denounced the NFL’s
But stay out of sight. decision and called it a blow against
“This is a fear of the diminished America’s most basic rights — freedom
bottom line,” said defensive end Chris of speech.
Long of the Super Bowl champion
Philadelphia Eagles . “It’s also fear of Since the new policy is a change in
a president turning his base against the terms and conditions of employ-
a corporation. This is not patriotism. ment that was not collectively bar-
Don’t get it confused. These owners gained, any attempts to fine individual
don’t love America more than the play- players would surely be opposed by the
ers demonstrating and taking real ac- union.
tion to improve it.”
Trump addressed the issue during “History has taught us that both
a political campaign, saying the NFL patriotism and protest are like water;
if the force is strong enough it cannot
be suppressed,” Smith wrote on Twit-
ter. “The CEOs of the NFL created a
rule that people who hate autocracies
should reject.”

But many players are mindful that
Kaepernick, who began the protest

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Ellie Wixom, Kelly Miller, Manager Leah Roth. (Middle) Coach Gabe Jaramillo, Megan King, Ryeana Klopfen-
stein, Sarah Foor, Morgan Leppelmeier, Ava Hoylman, Emily Dimick, Mayzie Clark. (Back) Coach Kevin York, GOODAPERRFEORAMILNWG PAROYDSUCATS
Coach Casey Underwood, Sarah Herring, Elizabeth Sauder, Nichole Foor, Kendal Pursel, Katie Hauter, Head
Coach Tom Wagner, Coach Marty Rupp. Missing from photo: Grace Schnitkey, Danielle King. DECISION.

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Congratulations To The
Elizabeth Sauder, Nichole Foor,
Morgan Leppelmeier & Kate Stuber!

Best Wishes As They Compete At State!

PETTISVILLE
ATHLETIC
BOOSTERS

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Congratulations to the Graduating Class of

Hilltop Bryan

Fountain City Fayette

Swanton Honoring
Williams & Fulton
Reporter County High School

Graduates

Section 3 of 3

Presenting The Graduating Class Of 2018

Fountain City Christian School

Two graduates from the Fountain City Christian School class of 2018 will receive their diplomas on Friday, May Class Of 2018 Notables
25, 2018 at the FCCS gymnasium with a reception to follow.
Both students from Fountain City Christian School’s
Commencement speakers will be Fountain City Christian School faculty members. Class of 2018 were involved in Engineering Design during
Members of the FCCS 2018 class are David Clark and Noah Johnson. their senior year and note that it was a challenging class.
Both students were also a part of National Honor Society
FCCS Seniors’ Future Plans and Noah Johnson was named an Academic All-Star.

David Clark is the son of Sarah Clark and David Clark. He plans to attend college and gaining knowledge in the- The Fountain City Christian School Class of 2018
ater, becoming and animator afterwards. advises underclassmen to “Prepare yourself now so you
will be ready for challenges later. Learn what helps you
Noah Johnson is the son of Pat and Michelle Johnson. He plans to attend Purdue Fort Wayne, majoring in understand new things and work at it so you can master
Mechanical Engineering. it.”

They would like to be remembered for how hard they
worked when given new tasks. This hard work helped
them to ensure that they were able to master these tasks.
Additionally, both Noah and David would like the public to
know that they had fun during their school years, but that
they also worked hard to pursue their goals.

INFORMATION PROVIDED BY FOUNTAIN CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 2018 CLASS

Activities Enjoyed By
FCCS Seniors

BASKETBALL SOCCER
David Clark Noah Johnson

Noah Johnson YEARBOOK
FOOTBALL David Clark
Noah Johnson
Noah Johnson

DAVID CLARK NOAH JOHNSON NHS
David Clark
Noah Johnson

Jeanne Shankster congratulations
to all area graduates!
RE/MAX Preferred AssociAtes Good Luck on the long haul!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2018!
You have made us proud and we hope the future

spells out continued happiness and success!

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