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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18TH, 2018 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 10 EDITION 16

THIS WEEK IN Williams County Mock Crash ARCHBOLD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
Introduces Students To Hard
TvHIELLAGE reporter Realities Of Traffic Accidents Every Mission Trip Is Something New For
Old Hands Like Dr. Rick & Lori Yoder
A Salute To Local Volunteers PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
•••• By: Timothy Kays vitamins. We also had toothbrushes and
A PAINFUL PLEA ... Kim Oxender, with husband Kevin THE VILLAGE REPORTER toothpaste for everyone. When they were
Girls Scouts Summer Day behind her, pleads with area students to think before done at the pharmacy, they were free
Camp To Be Hosted In they get behind the wheel. The congregants of to go, but typically people would hang
Bryan & Delta the Archbold Evangelical around and hang out for the rest of the
•••• By: Timothy Kays Church are big on service, day until everybody was done and seen.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER locally and abroad. When It was just kind of like a big community
Edon FFA Holds Banquet The Williams County Safe Communities Coalition it comes to mission trips, gathering. Also, we took clothing dona-
•••• Mock Crash is a program held every two years for the there are more than a few tions and clothing and shoes. One of the
juniors and seniors in the high schools of Williams from which to choose, and translators who works in the pharmacy,
Bryan High School Presents County. Staged on the track in front of the grand- they often partner up with she knew the people, and she knew how
Spring Musical "How To stands at the Williams County Fairgrounds, the pro- other mission organiza- to give out donations, so she did that.”
gram is an intentionally graphic and detailed depiction tions. Dr. Rick Yoder and
Succeed At Business Without of an automobile accident, and the minute-by-minute his wife Lori have been “The organization we went with is
Really Trying" events that transpire afterward. The portrayal utilized doing medical missionary Solid Rock International,” Lori said.
•••• two real wrecked automobiles, loaded with area high work in the Dominican “They are building a new clinic for the
school kids, in a simulated accident at the intersection Republic for years, and community of San Juan, just down the
Archbold High School of State Route 15 and County Road K. Students in the the Archbold couple re- road from where we were at. There was
Musical "Wizard Of Oz" stands cheered the introductions of their classmates cently returned home from yet another work to be done on that site, so our con-
playing roles in the simulation. This would change as trip. struction team worked out there with
A Crowd Pleaser the presentation moved forward. different things that needed to be done
•••• The purpose of the April 11 program was to issue “We went to San Juan and the Do- there.”
the strongest of warnings to the students in the audi- minican Republic,” Lori said. “We were
Wauseon High School ence of the dangers and consequences of unsafe driv- a group of 25. Most everybody was from This is not the first missionary rodeo
Production of "The Wiz" ing behaviors, such as distracted driving, drinking and this area, but not quite. We left on Jan- for the Yoders. In fact, it has practically
driving, and the failure to use safety restraints. April uary 6, and returned on the 13th. The become a tradition of medical mercy for
Has Audience Easing is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and studies purpose of the trip was medical and sur- them. Lori recalled, “Our love for the Do-
On Down The Road show that teen drivers age 15 to 19 are the group most gical, and we had some construction.” minican Republic started when we were
at risk for distracted driving accidents. According to in college. We both went and did a study
•••• statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Obviously, a medical mission trip has service trimester while we were in Gos-
Pettisville Prom Enjoys A Administration, nine percent of teen drivers from the priorities much different than others. As hen College, and then my husband, who
aforementioned age group are involved in distracted Lori explained, “A surgeon went with us. is a physician, did his last two months
Night In Hollywood driving fatalities. He did surgeries every day that we were rotation of med school at the same clinic
•••• there...a lot of hernias. While he was in with the doctor that’s still there. So he
CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 surgery, the medical team went out, and got credit for that.”
Bridge County Bluegrass we went to a different village each day
Band To Perform At within a half hour to an hour and a half “We lived there in 1994 and 95. We
Fayette Opera House drive away. We’d hop on a bus that they always thought we’d love to go back,
•••• had for us, and they transported us with and then it was about 17 years later
all of our supplies out there. We’d set up when we went back the first time. My
Swanton High School Rocks either in a church in the community or husband has gone back every year for
One For The Ages the village, or we’d set up in a school or the last six years. I’ve gone back every
•••• a community building.” year for the last five.”

S SReporter Once shop was set up and a shingle Like any other mission trip, you do
PORT hung out, they got down to the business not return the same person that you
of caring for the patients. “There were were when you initially departed. Lori
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION two physicians and one nurse practitio- has been introspective of this change
ner that went with us and saw patients,” over the years. “I always go thinking
OHSAA Board Of Directors Vote To Pettisville Hands Out Lori said. “We set up a triage room where that ...
we had nurses triaging people, looking
Extend Baseball Season By One Week Postseason Basketball Awards through getting their history, and find- CONTINUED ON PAGE 29
ing out why they came to see us. From
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High attendance for the seven state champi- PHOTOS PROVIDED that triage room, they would go in to see
School Athletic Association Board of onship games in Canton was 61,312, BOYS BASKETBALL ... Front Row: Josh Graber (Scholar-Athlete), Landon Roth the doctor or the nurse practitioner. In
Directors held its regularly scheduled which was up from 55,421 in 2016 in (Scholar-Athlete), Justin Rupp (BBC Honorable-Mention, District 7 Honorable- each of those spots, we had Dominican
April meeting Thursday morning at the Columbus. Mention, Scholar-Athlete), Dillon King (Co-Best Defensive Player, BBC 2nd Team, staff working with us who were trans-
OHSAA office. The following are high- District 7 Honorable-Mention, Scholar-Athlete ), Canidate Vickery (Co-Best Defen- lators, because we were not all fluent
lights from the meeting. Complete meet- - The board received the attendance sive Player, BBC Honorable-Mention, District 7 Honorable-Mention, Scholar-Ath- in Spanish. We took a big wooden box
ing minutes will be posted at OHSAA. and financial reports from the 2017 lete). Back Row: Austin Horning (Scholar-Athlete), Mitchell Avina (Most Improved), filled with medications that we brought,
org. cross country regional and state tour- Graeme Jacoby (BBC 1st Team, District 7 2nd Team), Logan Rufenacht (Scholar- and after they saw the physicians, they
naments. The state tournament atten- Athlete), Detric Yoder (MVP, BBC 1st Team, District 7 1st Team, Scholar-Athlete) came to the pharmacy and were given
- By a 7-2 vote, the board approved dance at National Trail Raceway was medications.”
a proposal from the baseball coaches 12,054, which marked the second-high-
association to extend the season one est in OHSAA history. “Those medications that we brought
week, beginning with the 2019 season. with us had been donated, or we have
The number of regular-season games - Since the board’s last meeting, 12 purchased at a low cost. If they were
permitted (27) will not be affected, but member schools were penalized for com- pretty healthy and didn’t need any refills
the regular season will be one week lon- mitting infractions of OHSAA bylaws or of medications, than we’d give everybody
ger. The 2019 state tournament will be sports regulations. The list of infrac-
June 6, 7 and 8 instead of May 30, 31 tions and penalties is always included
and June 1. in the complete meeting minutes, but
media members may request the list in
- The board approved the girls and advance from Tim Stried, OHSAA Di-
boys basketball divisional breakdowns rector of Communications, at tstried@
for the 2018-19 season, which include ohsaa.org.
adjustments related to competitive bal-
ance roster data for the 2017-18 sea- - The board reviewed the schedule
son. Note that the base enrollment data for the six upcoming OHSAA Athletic
provided by the Ohio Department of Discussion Meeting, which are held to
Education does not change for 2018-19. provide updates to member school ad-
ministrators and explain the referen-
o 2018-19 Girls Basketball Divi- dum items that schools will vote upon
sional Breakdowns: http://ohsaa.org/ in May. Details are at: https://bit.
Sports-Tournaments/Basketball-Girls/ ly/2HunqJj
Girls-Basketball-2018-19
- Details for the upcoming referen-
o 2018-19 Boys Basketball Division dum voting period are posted at: http://
Breakdowns: http://www.ohsaa.org/ www.ohsaa.org/School-Resources/ref-
Sports-Tournaments/Basketball-Boys/ erendum-voting
Boys-Basketball-2018-19
- As a reminder, the list of upcoming
- The board received the attendance open positions on the six District Athlet-
and financial reports from the 2017 foot- ic Boards that be voted upon this spring
ball playoffs. The overall attendance for and begin terms August 1 are posted on
the five rounds of the playoffs decreased the OHSAA’s DAB page at: http://www.
by 34,106 tickets. The announced total ohsaa.org/about/districtboards

Swanton Wrestling Trio
Signs With Defiance College

By: Bill O’ Connell will be seniors Dylan Cook, Noah Saun- GIRLS BASKETBALL ... Front Row: Sami Tilley (Best Defensive Player, BBC Honor-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ders and Tommy Lytle. Under Coach able-Mention, District 7 Honorable-Mention, Scholar-Athlete), Nichole Foor (BBC
Guerra, they will be learning from some- 2nd Team, District 7 Honorable-Mention, Scholar-Athlete), Kendal Pursel (Co-Most
Successfully landing a recruit for one who has a very impressive resume Improved Player, Scholar-Athlete). Back Row: Morgan Leppelmeier (MVP, BBC 1st
your athletic program is a boost for any both as a wrestler (Two-time DII National Team, District 7 1st Team, Scholar-Athlete), Jess McWatters (Co-Most Improved
college team. But to sign three in one Champion) at Findlay University and as Player), Elizabeth Beck (BBC 2nd Team, District 7 Honorable-Mention) Brandi
fell swoop, all from the same school, is a coach (Two-time Three Rivers Athletic Schnitkey ( Scholar-Athlete).
an absolute windfall. That is exactly Conference Coach of the Year) at Toledo
what the wrestling program at Defiance Central Catholic. Spring Fails To Produce
College and new Yellow Jacket coach Clear Starter At QB For Ohio State
Antonio Guerra did by signing three While at Defiance, Cook and Lytle will
wrestlers from Swanton High School on major in Sports Management and Saun-
the same day. ders will major in Accounting.

Exchanging their purple and white Bill can be reached at
singlets for purple and gold next season [email protected]

BY: MITCH STACY
AP SPORTS WRITER

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dwayne new
Haskins Jr. and Joe Burrow both showed
flashes of big-play ability in a condensed
spring game Saturday as each tried to
make his case for being the next starting
quarterback at Ohio State.
The third guy, redshirt freshman Tate
Martell, wasn’t bad either, showing off his
speed and slick moves in the Scarlet and
Gray Game, which was moved up and
hurried up to beat some bad weather.
The intriguing derby will spill over into
fall preseason between Haskins and Bur-
row, players who operated mostly in the
shadow of four-year starter J.T. Barrett.
If Burrow stays around that long.
PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF Haskins is the logical heir just because COMPETITION FOR STARTING JOB
COLLEGE WRESTLING ... Dylan Cook, Noah Saunders and Tommy Lytle with ... Ohio State quarterback Joe Burrow
Swanton Athletic Director Wade Haselman in back. he was Barrett’s backup last season and drops back to pass during their NCAA
engineered a stunning win over Michigan colleEgxeclusspirvienlyg aftootball game Saturday,
after Barrett went down with an injury. April 14, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP
Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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Local Obituaries

Donna Stemen (1922 - 2018) Patricia Jacquot (1933 - 2018) Maxine Reynolds (1938 - 2018)

(Lifelong Resident of Bryan) (Parishioner At St. Caspar in Wauseon) (Resident of Wauseon)

Donna M. Stemen, Patricia Jane Jacquot, Maxine Reynolds, age 79,
age 95, of Bryan, Ohio, age 85 of Whitehouse, of Wauseon, passed away
passed away at 4:10 A.M. passed into the loving Thursday morning, April 12,
on Monday, April 9, 2018, arms of her Lord and Sav- 2018, in her home.
at Fulton Manor Nursing ior on Saturday, April 7,
and Rehabilitation Center 2018 from the home she Maxine was born in Bu-
in Wauseon, Ohio, where has shared with her sis- chanan, Virginia on August
she was a resident. Mrs. ter, Fran (Mary Gothke) 11, 1938, the daughter of
Stemen was a lifelong res- for the past 5 years. Pat Clell and Mary Dotson. On
ident of Bryan and attend- was born on April 5, 1933 February 9, 1960 she mar-
ed Bryan High School. to Leo M. Garry, Sr. and ried Donald E. Reynolds,
She was a Life member Elinora (Fisher) Garry. and he survives.
of Bryan VFW Post #2489
Auxiliary, in which she Pat married her high Surviving, beside her
was active for more than school sweetheart and husband, Donald, are chil-
twenty-five years. In her younger years she was em- only love, Jack L. Jacquot, dren, Michael Reynolds
ployed at Red and White grocery and later operated the on June 13, 1953. They shared nearly 50 years of of Wauseon, Rick “Ricky”
Midway restaurant in Manistique, Michigan, with her marriage when he passed on April 13, 2003. Reynolds of Troy, Ohio and Karen Sue Reynolds of Piqua,
husband, Keith, for many years. She was an avid fan Pat worked at Pilliod Cabinet Company, Haughton Ohio. She is also survived by sister, Bertie May of Hurley,
of the Cleveland Indians and enjoyed watching sports Elevator, Dr. Fried, and she retired from Walmart in Virginia. Maxine was preceded in death by two sons, Gary
on TV, playing cards, and attending the Bryan Senior Napoleon in 2015. Reynolds, age 17 in 1987 and Tony Reynolds, age 31 in
Center for many years. Pat was a devout Catholic and parishioner at St. 1991.
Donna M. Stemen was born on June 5, 1922, in Caspar in Wauseon, Ohio. A firm believer, she found Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.
Bryan, the daughter of William and Hazel (Garber) comfort and strength in her faith, and was always grisierfh.com.
Gotshall. She married Glen Hunter, who preceded her praying and lighting candles for every situation her
in death in 1961, and then married Keith Stemen on family would have. Reporter
July 28, 1961, and he preceded her in death in 2008. Pat is survived by her loving sister, Fran (Mary www.thevillagereporter.com
Survivors include two sons, Jerry (Natalie) Brillhart, Gothke) of Whitehouse, Ohio. She is also survived by
of Aurora, Ohio, and Richard (Kathleen) Hunter, of 4 nieces and 3 nephews, as well as many great and YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE FOR WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY, OHIO
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eight siblings, Beatrice Myers, Betty Welsh, Raymond ers, Leo M. Garry, Jr. and Donald Garry, and a special
Gotshall, Lloyd Gotshall, Pete Gotshall, Robert Got- brother-in-law, Sam Gothke.
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In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Bry- Caspar Catholic Church or the Kidney Foundation of
an VFW Post #2489 Auxiliary, Bryan Senior Center or Toledo. Online condolences may be offered at www.
Great Lakes Caring Hospice. grisierfh.com. The Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in
To sign the online register or to send condolences, Wauseon has been entrusted with arrangements.
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In 1940 after nine years in Delta School, the fam- surrounded by his family, •“Letters To The Editor” are welcomed. Publication is left
ily moved to Toledo and she graduated from DeVilbiss after an extended illness. to the discretion of the publisher with respect given to
High School and then attended Davis Business Col- Mr. Siebenaler was a 1951 opinion, yet protection given to the subject.
lege. She spent many years working in various offices graduate of Edon High •Newspaper counter sales are available throughout Wil-
before retiring on December 31, 1984 from Owens Illi- School and was a veteran liams and Fulton Counties in Northwest Ohio.
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serving in the Korean Con- statistics and advertisements stands at the Friday prior to
On July 15, 1945 she married Robert Nichols and VETERAN flict. A lifelong farmer, he publication by 5:00 p.m.
together were blessed with two children, Carol Jean •The Village Reporter holds the right to refuse service and/
and Daniel Robert Nichols. After Robert’s passing on had been employed by The or determine information posted within our publication.
February 26, 1968, Margaret later married Ralph Shir- Aro Corporation in Bryan, retiring in 2008, with fifty-
key on November 27, 1970 and together spent many two years of service and also worked for Sears, deliver-
years dancing and traveling in their camper until his ing appliances for fourteen years. He was a member
recent passing on February 18, 2018. of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Knights of Colum-
bus Council #3883 in Blakeslee, Ohio, Bryan Amvets
Margaret is survived by her daughter Carol Go- Post #54, Bryan Eagles, Aerie #2233, and Bryan Moose
odridge; granddaughter, Danielle (Jeff) Watson; grand- Lodge.
son, Jason Nichols; great grandchildren, Kelsey and Gerald F. Siebenaler was born on November 4,
Bailey Watson and Gavin, Devin and Jenny Nichols. 1933, near Edon, Ohio, the son of Clarence and Laoma
She was also preceded in death by her son, Daniel R. (Kelble) Siebenaler. He married Lula Belle “Lee” Best
Nichols; son-in-law, Jim Goodridge; sister, Jary Sny- on September 3, 1952, in Blakeslee and she survives.
der and brother-in-law, Jim Snyder. Surviving in addition to his wife are five daughters,
Debra (Jeff ) Herman and Cheryl (Sam) Mohre, both 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio
Private interment was held at Greenlawn Cemetery of Blakeslee, Sandra (Dan) Wilhelm, of Bryan, Karen Open: Mon. - Fri. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m).; Sat. (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
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grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; and
Shelby Hulbert (1937 - 2018) two sisters-in-law, LeAnn Siebenaler, of Edgerton, and
Honey Moore, of Montpelier, Ohio. WILLIAMS COUNTY FULTON COUNTY
(Member of the Women of the Moose ) He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda
Siebenaler; a son, William Siebenaler; a grandson, Ty- STRYKER FAYETTE
Shelby J. Hulbert, ler Mohre; two infant grandchildren, Heather Herman Stryker Main Stop Circle K,
80, of Montpelier, Ohio and Kyle Siebenaler; four brothers, Lavon, Andy, La- Main Stop,
passed away Thursday, mar and Clair Siebenaler; and one sister, Eileen Smith. WEST UNITY Dollar General
April 12, 2018 at Defiance Memorials are requested to Bryan Amvets Post #54 Valero, Shamrock, ARCHBOLD
Area Inpatient Hospice or to the Williams County Veterans Building. Valero,
Center in Defiance, Ohio. To sign the online register or to send condolences, Dollar General Super Value,
please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com. MONTPELIER Rite Aid, Circle K,
She was born July 9, Ace Automotive, Dollar General,
1937 in Rockford, Illinois Mary Jane Brown (1937 - 2018) Main Stop, Circle K, Pop Shop
to Fred and Ruby Weath- The Village Reporter, DELTA
erford. She was married to (Member of Morenci United Methodist Church) Dollar General, Rowes, Dollar General,
Warren G. Hulbert on Oc- Millers New Market, Kwik Stop
tober 7, 1972. Mary Jane Brown, age 80, of Wauseon, passed away Two Brothers Market, Delta Speedway
Friday, April 13, 2018, at Heartland of Wauseon. Prior Rings Pharmacy PETTISVILLE
Shelby was a loving to her retirement she had been a beautician. Sunday’s Market
wife, mother, grandmoth- BRYAN WAUSEON
er, and great grandmoth- Mary Jane was born in Struthers, Ohio, on May 25, Circle K, Main Stop, Chief Supermarket,
er. She was a devoted wife and enjoyed crocheting, 1937, the daughter of John and Mary Olive (Slavin) Fountain City Ice House, Marathon, Walmart
cooking, and reading. Shelby was a member of the Crawford. On July 17, 1971, she married Clifford Dollar General, Walmart Courtview Mart
Church of Christ in Montpelier, Ohio and also a mem- Brown, and he survives. She was a member of the Shell, Circle K,
ber of the Women of the Moose in Montpelier. Morenci United Methodist Church. Phil’s One Stop Dollar General
She is survived by her husband of 45 years War- PIONEER LYONS
ren G. Hulbert of Montpelier, Ohio, daughter Paula Surviving, besides her husband, Clifford, are chil- Main Stop
J. Haight of Rockford, Illinois, son Brian E. (Kathryn) dren, Jonathon (Brooke) Brown of Toledo, Melody Main Stop, Village Market, SWANTON
Hulbert of Bluffton, South Carolina, son Paul W. (Joni) (Zachary) Stoutz of Fayette, Lynn Brown of Bryan Dollar General Dollar General
Rush of Pioneer, Ohio, daughter Michelle M. (Glen) and Juston Brown of Fayette; step-children, Cynthia METAMORA
Nicholson of Spokane Valley, Washington, daugh- (Mark) Patterson of Delta, Annette (Wade) Burbage of HOLIDAY CITY TMart
ter Destiny (Joe) Velez of Medical Lake, Washington, Wauseon, Jennifer (Orin) Prosser of Napoleon, Mark Hutch’s Marathon
stepson James M. (Jeanine) Hulbert of Fredericktown, Brown of Morenci, Linda Cassedy of Napoleon, Mary
Ohio, stepson Warren G. (Connie) Hulbert II of Bryan Jo Brown of Louisville, KY, and Scott (Laurie) Brown of EDON
Ohio, as well as 18 grandchildren, several great grand- Wauseon; 24 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchil- Slattery
children, and sister Joann Kenney of Rockford, Illinois. dren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two Shamrock
Shelby was preceded in death by her Mother and sisters, Shirley and Joann Crawford; and one brother, EDGERTON
Father, brothers Dennis Weatherford and Fred Weath- John Crawford. Main Stop, C-Store
erford, and sisters Thomasina Powers, Joyce Lopez,
and Sarah Hulmes. According to Mary Jane’s wishes, there will be no Postmaster, please send address corrections to:
Those who desire to consider memorials are asked funeral services. Interment will be in the Lake Park
to consider contributions to the Church of Christ in Cemetery in Youngstown, Ohio. Online condolences THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Montpelier, Ohio, the Montpelier Public Library, CHP may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com.
Hospice or to the charity of the Donor’s Choice. Online Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon has been en- 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio 43543
condolences may be left at www.thethompsonfuneral- trusted with arrangements.
home.com. Periodical Mail Postage Paid At Bryan, OH 43506
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Obits (Continued)

Delortha Holley (1943 - 2018) Earl Shankster (1924 - 2018) Orlando Allman (1924 - 2018)

(Member of Victory Chapel Church) (Lifetime Member of West Bethesda Presbyterian Church) (Lifelong Resident of Montpelier)

Delortha “Dotty” A. Hol- Earl L. Shankster, 94, Orlando F. Allman, 93,
ley, age 74, of Wauseon, of Bryan passed away a lifelong resident of Mont-
Ohio passed away Thurs- peacefully Thursday pelier passed away Fri-
day morning, April 12, morning. He was born day evening at Evergreen
2018 in Heartland of on April 2, 1924 in Supe- Manor Nursing Home in
Wauseon. She was born rior Township to Clarence Montpelier.
September 30, 1943 in Earl and Elma Opal (De- He was born on Oc-
Leipsic, Ohio to the late isler) Shankster. He grad- tober 6, 1924 in Jeffer-
Ralph and Sylvia (Brooks) uated from Montpelier son Township to Ora and
Rettig. She married Fred High School in 1942. He Fern (Wolfe) Allman. Or-
W. Holley on September proudly served his coun- lando graduated from
30, 1961 and he preced- try in the Army during Montpelier High School in
ed her in death on Janu- World War II. On March 1943. He proudly served
ary 20, 2002. She was a 22, 1952 he married Alice his country in the United
homemaker and worked VETERAN A. Ernsberger in Bryan States Air Force during
at Robard Corporation for several years. She was a and she survives. VETERAN World War II. On Decem-
member of Victory Chapel Church, rural Liberty Cen-
ter, Ohio. He was a lifetime mem- ber 23, 1950 he married
Survivors include her children, Dale (Jill) Holley, ber of the West Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Mont- Mary Lou Critchfield and she preceded him in death in
Wauseon, Ohio, Joan (Frank) Ziehm, Wauseon, Ohio, pelier. Earl was a life long Superior Township farmer, August 24, 2009.
Ralph (Christine) Holley, Colorado Springs, Colorado, he retired from Bob’s Marathon in 1987 after 27 years. Orlando became a member of West Bethesda
Timothy (Lisa) Holley, Ridgeville Corners, Ohio. Grand- Earl is survived by his wife of 66 years Alice; children Church in 1942. He was a member of the VFW and
children, Beth, Issac, Brock, Frank, Kevin, Lorna, Janet (Fred) Bostater of Bryan, John (Stella) Shank- a past member of the Masonic Temple, both in Mont-
Nikki, Josh, Lincoln, Toria, Ben. Great-grandchildren, ster of Bryan and Randy (Jeanne) Shankster of Bryan; pelier. Orlando retired from Winzeler’s Stamping in
Reagan, Attalie, Sebastian, Ronin, Eden. Brothers, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren; twin Montpelier after 46 years, 30 years as a shipping clerk
Donnie Rettig, Leipsic, Ohio, Roger (LouAnne) Rettig, sister Evelyn Fox of Bryan; brother Willis Shankster of and the last 16 as an inspector. He served as a Cub
Portsmouth, Ohio. Several nieces and nephews. Montpelier, sister-in-law Barbara Shankster of Edon; Scout Master for several years at St. Paul’s United
Dotty is preceded in death by her parents, her hus- and many nieces and nephews. Methodist Church, and was very active in the Montpe-
band, and a sister, Bonnie Layton. He was preceded in death by his parents, two broth- lier Senior Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Ridgeville ers, Wesley and Joseph Shankster. He is survived by his son David Allman of Montpe-
Twp. Park, P.O. Box 114 Ridgeville Corners, Ohio A memorial service will held on April 21, 2018 at lier; granddaughter Amy (Joey) Dohner of Montpelier;
43555. Online condolences may be given at http:// 11am at West Bethesda Church in Montpelier with two great grandchildren Jullian and Addison Dohner;
www.grisierfh.com. Reverend Thomas Steensma to officiate. There will one brother, Leland (Barb) Allman of Pioneer; one sis-
be a private interment at Riverside Cemetery in Mont- ter Betty Houghton of Auburn; and one sister-in-law,
pelier. Memorial contributions may be made to West Hillary Critchfield.
Lenore Krautz (1922 - 2018) Bethesda Church or the charity of the donor’s choice. Orlando was preceded in death by his parents, wife
Condolences can be left atwww.thethompsonfuneral- Mary Lou, son Gary, great grandson, Josiah Dohner,
(Former Resident of Bryan and West Unity) home.com. sister, Thelma Lee, brother, John Allman, infant sis-

Lenore Jane Kautz, 95 Marcia Daniel (1953 - 2018) ter Mary Jane, and four brothers-in-law Denver Lee,
Jim Houghton, H.H. Critchfield and Gene Critchfield
years of Largo, Florida ( Longtime Resident of Wauseon) and two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Allman and Gracilee
and formerly of Ocala,
Florida and West Unity Marcia S. (Mohr) Daniel, Siebenaler.
age 64, recently of Water- Visitation for Orlando will be on Wednesday, April
and Bryan, Ohio passed ville and a longtime resi- 18, 2018 from 2-7 pm at the Thompson-Geesey Fu-
away Saturday, November dent of Wauseon, peacefully
18, 2017 in Princeton Vil- passed away early Saturday neral Home on Empire Street in Montpelier. Services
morning, March 17, 2018 at will be Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 11:30 am at West
lage, Largo, Florida. Le- Heritage Village of Water- Bethesda Church in Montpelier with Reverend David
nore was born January 3, ville. She was born on Oc-
1922 in Montpelier, Ohio, tober 5, 1953 in Wauseon Tilly to officiate. Interment will follow at Riverside Cem-
to the late Robert O. Mohr etery in Montpelier with Military Honors presented by
the daughter of the late and Rose (Mull) Mohr. Mar- the Montpelier Veterans. Memorial contributions may
Charles V. and Sarah A. cia was a 1972 graduate of
(Paden) Hicks. She mar- Wauseon High School. be made to West Bethesda, CHP Hospice, The Filling
Home or the Montpelier Senior Center. Online condo-
ried Wilbert George Ed- She was united in mar- lences may be left at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.
VETERAN ward Kautz on December riage to Brian Nilesson and
3, 1955 in Bryan, Ohio later after divorcing married Kenneth Daniel who passed com.
away in 2012. Before retiring she served as an informa-
death. and he preceded her in tion agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for 33
years. Among many other career achievements, she was
Lenore served our country during World War II as a called up on to command the information area during the Ohio Senate Approves
member of the Women’s Army Corps from 1944-1946, Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995. Marcia’s information $115M Plan To Replace
stationed in London, England and Paris, France. Le- gathering through the Freedom of Information Act led to
nore was an executive assistant at ARO Corporation in several movies being made, including the film Mississippi Voting Machines
Bryan. She was a member of the West Unity Presby- Burning. Some of her fondest hobbies included garden-
terian Church. In her free time, Lenore enjoyed play- ing, crafts and shopping. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Counties would split
ing piano, bridge, and creating art pieces. She was a Marcia is survived by her sisters, Karen Shelt of To- nearly $115 million to replace voting machines around
talented water color artist, often creating paintings of ledo and Leanna “Jean” (Mark) Rearick of Delta; brother, Ohio under a plan approved this week by the Ohio
landscape and flowers. Jim (Christina) Mohr of Delta and many loving nieces and Senate. It now goes to the Ohio House, where lawmak-
Surviving are two sons, Daniel P. Kautz of Indian nephews. ers might consider it before summer break.
Rocks Beach, Florida and Richard W. (Nancy) Kautz Friends will be received from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on
of Rochester, Michigan. She was preceded in death Friday, April 20, 2018 at Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 The Columbus Dispatch reports most Ohio voting
by her parents; husband, Wilbert; sister, Leana Mae St. Hwy. 109 in Delta; with an memorial service celebrat- machines are over a decade old. About half use touch-
Hicks; four brothers, John Lincoln Hicks, Lewis Don- ing Marcia’s life beginning at 11:00 AM. Pastor Donald screen voting, and half use scanned paper ballots.
ald Hicks, Thomas Luther Hicks, and Harry Harold Krieger will be officiating. A 2:00 PM graveside service
Hicks. and interment at Pettisville Cemetery will follow after the The legislation would let counties choose which
Graveside Funeral Services for Lenore Jane Kautz luncheon. type of equipment to get. They would receive an initial
will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at In lieu of flowers, those wishing a show of sympathy are payment toward startup costs, and remaining funding
Floral Grove Cemetery, West Unity with Pastor Thomas asked to consider contributions to Southerncare Hospice, would be distributed based on the number of voters in
Steensma officiating. Military Graveside Rites will be 6545 W. Central Ave, Suite 103, Toledo, Ohio 43617 or a county.
conducted by West Unity American Legion Post 669. Zion United Methodist Church, 4533 Co Rd 11, Wauseon,
Those planning an expression of sympathy are Ohio 43567 in her memory. Online condolences may be The proposal was sponsored by Sen. Frank LaRose,
asked to consider memorial contributions be made sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfu- a Hudson Republican running for secretary of state.
to West Unity Presbyterian Church, 201 East North neralchapel.com. His Democratic opponent, Rep. Kathleen Clyde, of
Street, West Unity, Ohio 43570. Kent, has called LaRose’s plan a political maneuver.
Condolences may be sent to the family or the online
guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com Information from: The Columbus Dispatch, http://
www.dispatch.com

Dale Brenner (1942 - 2018) The SWANTON Michigan Funeral Home
LIONS CLUB Loses License Over Maggots,
( Member of First Brethren Church)
is looking for new members. Decomposing Bodies
Dale V. Brenner, 75 If you would like to help
years, of Bryan, passed your community FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan funeral home and
away Thursday, April 12, please call its manager are no longer licensed to operate after in-
2018 in his residence with 419-356-5957 spectors found decomposing corpses and unsanitary
his family at his side. Dale or email conditions at the facility.
was born December 11, [email protected]
1942 in Bryan, the son The Flint Journal reports that Swanson Funeral
of the late Virgil and Ber- Home in Flint and O’Neil Swanson II also were fined a
niece (Severence) Brenner. total of $34,100. The state Board of Examiners in Mor-
He was a 1961 graduate of tuary Science voted to remove the licenses last week. A
Bryan High School. Dale final order is expected this week.
married Sandra Sue Riter
on December 7, 1963 in The funeral home was closed in July after maggots
Bryan, and she survives. were found on the floor of a garage where unrefriger-
Dale was a manager for ated bodies were being stored. Licensing officials say
the Ohio Gas Company working for 39 years, retiring no one appeared on behalf of Swanson or the funeral
in 2008. He was a member of First Brethren Church, home at last week’s hearing or an administrative hear-
Bryan as was a former volunteer fireman. Dale had an ing in December.
appreciation for cars, tractors and trucks and tinker-
ing on them. He also enjoyed woodworking, but he The Associated Press could not find a home tele-
truly treasured the time he could spend with his chil- phone number for O’Neil Swanson.
dren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving is his wife Sandra of Bryan, three chil-
dren, Cindy (Austin Arnold) Little of Creedmoor, North
Carolina, Kelly (Chuck) Eckart of Urbana, Ohio and
Randy “Herbie” (Jill) Brenner of Edgerton; 11 grand-
children and 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Nancy
Norris of Bryan.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are
asked to consider memorial donations be given to
Grace Hospice, 1900 Indian Wood Circle, suite 202A,
Maumee, Ohio 43537.
You can send your condolences or share your mem-
ories with the family by visiting Dale’s obituary page at
www.oberlinturnbull.com

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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WAUSEON POLICE (April 2) Animal Complaint Retreat within 90 days. BMV to vacate Spicer, Jeremy (Bryan, Ohio0. $240.42.
(April 4) 1170 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 2, (April 2) Suspicious Person ALS and fees. No future violations with- For: City of Bryan (taxes). Against:
Welfare Check (April 2) Medical Emergency in next 2 years.
(April 4) 229 E. Chestnut St., Animal (April 3) Sex Offense Watkins, Anthony (Bryan, Ohio).
Call (April 3) Missing Juvenile (Located) Satterfield, Kirk A. (West Unity, $1819.77.
(April 4) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1404, (April 3) Improper Passing/Warning Ohio). 43/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs:
Welfare Check (April 4) Agency Assist (2) $79. For: City of Bryan (taxes). Against:
(April 4) 204 E. Chestnut St., Junk/ (April 4) Speed/Warning (2) Zanotto, Nichol (Sunbury, Ohio).
Abandoned Vehicle (April 5) Unsecured Premise (2) Schaffer, Cheryl L. (Bryan, Ohio). $703.58.
(April 4) 625 N. Shoop Ave., Lost/ (April 5) Agency Assist Failure to control. Fine: $65; Costs: $85.
Found/Recovered (April 5) Lock Out (2) For: Garza, Cheryl (Bryan, Ohio).
(April 4) 1000-B N. Shoop Ave., Investi- (April 5) Hit-Skip/Traffic Crash Schrock, Barbara M. (Wauseon, Against: Monday, Mike DBA US Pools
gate Complaint (April 5) Juvenile Problem Ohio). 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: Ohio Pool Works (Toledo, Ohio). $3600.
(April 4) 950 E. Oak St., Juveniles (April 5) Suspicious Vehicle $79.
(April 4) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 800 (April 5) Speed/Warning FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC
(April 4) 1250 N. Shoop Ave., Alarm (April 6) Disorderly Conduct Shaffer, Shina M. (Bryan, Ohio). Fail- Clemensen, Leslie S. (West Unity,
Drop (April 6) Agency Assist ure to display operator’s license. Fine: Ohio). 81/70 speed. Fine: $25; Costs:
(April 4) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1200, (April 6) Suspicious Activity $125; Costs: $79. $48.
Investigate Complaint (April 6) Theft Creque, Lucas M. (Metamora, Ohio).
(April 4) 482 E. Airport Hwy., Alarm (April 7) Alarm Smith, Annie J. (West Unity, Ohio). Expired plates. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Drop (April 7) Agency Assist 67/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Dawe, Thomas M. (Liberty Center,
(April 5) 420 Indian Rd., Investigate (April 7) Traffic Crash Ohio). 73/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs:
Complaint Taliaferro, Joseph W. II (Bryan, $85.
(April 5) 318 W. Chestnut St., Junk/ WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC Ohio). Traffic control device. Fine: $46; Desgrange, Deborah A. (Liberty Cen-
Abandoned Vehicle Adams, Darcy A. (Bryan, Ohio). Costs: $79. ter, Ohio). 38/25 speed. Fine: $37;
(April 5) 725 Enterprise Ave., Larceny 54/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Costs: $85.
(April 5) 241 Greco Dr., Fire Bible, Robert J. (Bryan, Ohio). 68/55 Tingley, Dillon M. (Montpelier, Ohio). Fair, Amanda J. (Swanton, Ohio).
(April 5) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Welfare speed. Fine: $65; Costs: $85. 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Expired plates. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Check Cruz, Edgar E. (Bryan, Ohio). 63/55 Fonesca, Nick M. Jr. (Delta, Ohio).
(April 5) 428 E. Chestnut St., Run speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Tomaszewski, David E. (Montpelier, Failure to control. Fine: $102; Costs:
Away or Unruly Davis, Hunter L. (Montpelier, Ohio). Ohio). OVI. Fine: $750; Costs: $90; Jail: $85.
(April 5) 245 Enterprise Ave., Lost/ Driving under suspension. Fine: $250; 40 days with 30 days suspended. Oper- Frank, Alan C. (Archbold, Ohio).
Found Recovered Costs: $95; Jail: 90 days with 90 days ator’s license suspended from January Over weight. Fine: $120; Costs: $93.
(April 6) W. Elm St.@Lawrence Ave., suspended. No future violations within 27, 2018 to January 27, 2020. Work Grime, Lee R. (Delta, Ohio). Stop
Disabled Vehicle next 2 years. Failure to control. Fine: release granted. Recovery Services of sign. Fine: $102; Costs: $85.
(April 6) 650 Lawrence Ave., Family $50; Costs: $40. Northwest Ohio. No future violations Hulet, Cory A. (Bryan, Ohio). 83/55
Trouble Dominique, Daniel R. (Bryan, Ohio). within next 2 years. speed. Fine: $150; Costs: $85.
(April 6) 215 Wabash St., Juveniles Stop sign. Fine: $50; Costs: $85. Irelan, Amy L. (Delta, Ohio). 39/25
(April 6) 1180 N. Shoop Ave., Disabled Flory, Mischell B. (Stryker, Ohio). Witte, Joseph H. (Montpelier, Ohio). speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Vehicle 65/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Kruse, Cheyenne L. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(April 7) 230 Clinton St., Found Food Friesen, Samuel K. (Bryan, Ohio). 70/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $85.
Stamp Card 67/55 speed. Fine: $45; Costs: $79. WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL Martinez, Jorge A. (Archbold, Ohio).
(April 7) 1265 N. Shoop Ave., Disabled Grubbs, Dustin R. (Bryan, Ohio). Christlieb, Ryan (Bryan, Ohio). Pass- Driving under suspension – FRA. Fine:
Vehicle 71/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. ing bad check. Fine: $100; Costs: $84; $250; Costs: $93. Failure to display op-
(April 7) 444 Marshall St., Property Hahn, Chase M. (Defiance, Ohio). Jail: 30 days with 30 days suspended. erator’s license. Fine: $50; Costs: $69.
Damage 65/55 speed. Fine: $35; Costs: $79. No future violations within next 2 years. No valid operator’s license. Fine: $150;
(April 7) Orth Rd.@S. Shoop Ave., Dis- Harper, Donald R. (Archbold, Ohio). Restitution - $39. Costs: $69.
abled Vehicle Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Cruz, Edgar (Bryan, Ohio). Drug par- Mahnke, Jerry L. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(April 7) 1056 N. Ottokee St., Accident Hobeck, Aeriel A. (Edgerton, Ohio). aphernalia. Fine: $96; Costs: $79. Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $48.
(Property Damage) 67/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Oehler, Nathaniel P. (Stryker, Ohio). McGuire, Charity D. (Swanton,
(April 7) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Disabled Hug, Christopher J. (Bryan, Ohio). Disorderly conduct. Fine: $150; Costs: Ohio). Failure to register vehicle. Fine:
Vehicle 67/55 speed. Fine: $40; Costs: $85. $85. $37; Costs: $85.
(April 7) 104 E. Superior St., Suspi- Imthurn, Dillon M. (Defiance, Ohio). Osmun, Dakota M. (Bryan, Ohio). McIntosh, Quinn R. (Wauseon, Ohio).
cious Activity 42/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Possession. Fine: $150; Costs: $85. Op- 42/25 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93.
(April 8) 482 E. Airport Hwy., Alarm Kistner, Susan K. (Defiance, Ohio). erator’s license suspended from April Nofziger, Melissa A. (Archbold, Ohio).
Drop 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 12, 2018 to October 9, 2018. 70/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85.
(April 8) 1015 W. Leggett St., Accident Layman, Trevor L. (Bryan, Ohio). Sabin, Taylor R. (Montpelier, Ohio). Pietras, Bryan A. (Archbold, Ohio).
(Property Damage) 65/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Theft. Fine: $250; Costs: $256.58; Jail: 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
(April 8) 225 E. Linfoot St., Alarm Drop Lloyd, Renell K. (Defiance, Ohio). 30 days with 30 days suspended. 50 Sprow, Anna M. (Stryker, Ohio).
(April 8) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 702, Wel- 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. hours community service. No future vi- 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
fare Check McBride, Sherri L. (Liberty Center, olations within next 2 years. No contact Vollmar, Matthew A. (Swanton, Ohio).
(April 8) 324 E. Chestnut St., Civil Ohio). 65/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: with victim, Family Dollar, Montpelier. 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Matter $79. Stantz, Chad M. (Edon, Ohio). Dis- Wadman, Jacob L. (Delta, Ohio). As-
(April 8) Dielmans, Juveniles McKinney, Sarah A. (Pioneer, Ohio). orderly conduct. Fine: $96; Costs: $79. sured clear distance ahead. Fine: $102;
(April 8) 1170 N. Shoop Ave., Welfare 67/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Costs: $85.
Check McKinsey, Terrell M. (Bryan, Ohio). WILLIAMS COUNTY Ward, Crystal L. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(April 8) 840 Parkview, Alarm Drop Driving without license. Fine: $200; COMMON PLEAS Expired plates. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.
(April 9) Detroit St.@W. Elm St., Ani- Costs: $85. Head lights. Fine: $35; Winkleman, Heather A. (Delta, Ohio).
mal Call Costs: $40. Hoffman, Justin K. (York, Pennsyl- Traffic device. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.
(April 9) 482 E. Airport Hwy., Alarm McNeal, James M. (Bryan, Ohio). vania). Grand theft of a motor vehicle,
Drop Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. a fourth degree felony. Sentenced to FULTON COUNTY CRIMINAL
(April 9) 840 W. Elm St., Vandalism Miller, Eathon M. (Edgerton, Ohio). 8 months incarceration at CCNO with Martinez, Jorge A. (Archbold, Ohio).
(April 9) 132 Washington St., Suspi- 98/55 speed. Fine: $121; Costs: $79. credit for time served. Ordered to pay Possession of marijuana. Fine: $75;
cious Vehicle Nickols, Helen J. (Butler, Indiana). $1600 restitution, all costs of prosecu- Costs: $83.
(April 9) 116 W. Superior St., Improper start/back. Fine: $71; Costs: tion, any court appointed counsel costs,
Vandalism $79. and any supervision fees permitted. FULTON COUNTY
(April 9) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1007, Nieves, Candice J. (Bryan, Ohio). PROSECUTOR NEWSLETTER
Investigate Complaint Right of way. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Jones, Katelynn M. (Wauseon, Ohio). Two individuals were sentenced on
(April 9) 425 Cole St. Unit 107, Fire Odham, Tony R. (Napoleon, Ohio). Count I – Breaking and entering, a fifth April 11, 2018, in the Fulton Coun-
(April 9) 773 N. Shoop Ave., Larceny Driving under suspension. Fine: $500; degree felony. Count II – Theft, a fifth ty Common Pleas Court according to
(April 9) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Accident Costs: $90; Jail: 180 days with 170 degree felony. Count III – Aggravated county prosecutor Scott A. Haselman.
(Property Damage) days suspended. Operator’s license possession of drugs, a fifth degree felo- Joseph Bensch, 37, of Toledo, Ohio,
(April 9) N. Glenwood Ave.@Airport suspended from February 12, 2018 ny. Sentencing: Sentenced to 180 days previously pleaded guilty to Operating
Hwy., Debris/Item in Roadway to May 13, 2018. No future violations incarceration at CCNO with 3 years a Vehicle While Intoxicated. On No-
(April 10) 940 E. Oak St., 911 Hang Up within next 5 years. community control on each count. Sen- vember 12, 2017, he operated a vehicle
Contact In Person Opdycke, Joan (Alvordton, Ohio). tences to run concurrently. Ordered to while under the Influence of alcohol.
(April 10) Dickman Rd.@Ottokee St., 44/35 speed. Fine: $40; Costs: $85. pay $275 and $356.62 restitution, all Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson sentenced
Investigate Complaint Randolph, Matt (Bryan, Ohio).Driv- costs of prosecution, any court appoint- Mr. Bensch to 12 months in prison, and
(April 10) 1442 N. Shoop Ave., Investi- ing under suspension. Fine: $750; ed counsel costs, and any supervision ordered him to pay prosecution costs,
gate Complaint Costs: $90; Jail: 180 days with 180 fees permitted. pay a $1,350 fine, complete an alcohol
(April 10) 940 E. Oak St., 911 Hang Up days suspended. No future violations treatment program, and suspended his
Contact In Person within next 5 years. WILLIAMS COUNTY CIVIL driver’s license for 3 years.
(April 11) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1000, Rios, Jeremiah D. (Montpelier, Ohio). For: Chaney, Donald (Edgerton, Jerry Stevens, 60, 300 E. Holland
Trespassing OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 Ohio). Against: McKenzie, Jackie (Edg- St., Apt. 13, Archbold, previously plead-
(April 11) 304 E. Walnut St., Assault days with 17 days suspended. Opera- erton, Ohio). $1170. ed guilty to Operating a Vehicle While
tor’s license suspended from March 10, For: City of Bryan (taxes). Against: Intoxicated. On September 16, 2017,
WEST UNITY POLICE 2018 to March 10, 2019. 1st Timers Ezell, Hank A. (Bryan, Ohio). $761.98. he operated a vehicle while under the
For: City of Bryan (taxes). Against: Influence of alcohol.
Koch, Jeryme (Bryan, Ohio). $405.27. Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson sentenced
For: City of Bryan (taxes). Against: Mr. Stevens to 24 months in prison,
McDaniel, Brandon (Bryan, Ohio). and ordered him to pay prosecution
$75.00. costs, pay a $1,350 fine, complete an
For: City of Bryan (taxes). Against: alcohol treatment program, suspended
Norrick, Hope (Bryan, Ohio). $562.98. his driver’s license for life, and forfeit
For: City of Bryan (taxes). Against:
Ramirez, Edward (Bryan, Ohio). CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
$277.52.
For: City of Bryan (taxes). Against:
Sanchez, Michael F. (Bryan, Ohio).
$149.57.
For: City of Bryan (taxes). Against:

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

his vehicle to the State of Ohio. 13758703032, and a Honda EU3000 Latest Fulton County Sheriff’s
A Hamilton, Ohio man was sentenced generator, serial no. EZGF – 1503063.

on April 11, 20181 in the Fulton County On February 12, 2018, at 12200 Coun-
Common Pleas Court according to coun-
ty prosecutor Scott A. Haselman. Office Traffic Blitz Results Announcedty Road 12, Lyons, suspect(s) broke into
a workshop and stole a Dewalt 20V cord-
Erli Lainez, 26, previously pleaded Sheriff Roy E. Miller announced ment Blitzes are paid for from a grant
guilty to Importuning. On November 14, less grinder, a Dewalt 6” grinder, two that the Sheriffs Office received from the
2017, he did solicit another to engage in Milwaukee 4 ½” grinder, two Dewalt 20V that the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Ohio Department of Public Safety.
sexual conduct with him, and the age of batteries, a Craftsman set for wrenches, conducted a Traffic Enforcement Blitz
the person was thirteen years of age, but a set of Harbor Freight wrenches, a die that ran from April 6th turn April 12th. Sheriff Miller and his deputies are
less than sixteen years of age. Deputies who worked this Blitz made dedicated to protecting the citizens of
grinder, and other misc. handtools.
Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson sentenced On February 19, 2018, at 16125 Coun- 11 traffic stops and issued 4 citations. Fulton County and the motorists who
Mr. Lainez to 2 years of community con- ty Road 1, Metamora, suspect(s) broke The citations issued were for 1 OV1/re- travel its highways. This grant allows
trol and ordered him to pay prosecution into a barn and stole a Honda EU2000i fusal over the age of 21, 2 Driving Un- extra patrol to enforce the traffic laws
costs, have no contact with the victim, handheld red and black generator, serial der Suspensions, and 1 Speed violation. that will increase the safety of motor-
serve 90 days In CCNO, and to have no no. EACT-1709617, a Stihl 290-20 Farm Deputies also issued 13 warnings dur- ists on the roadway in the areas that are
contact with females under the age of Boss 20’ Chainsaw with case, serial no. ing the Blitz and arrested one person on prone to a higher number of serious and
eighteen. 294253982, aMS 250 Stihl 18’ chainsaw a Bench. Warrant, The Traffic Enforce- fatal crashes.
with case, serial no. 508933180, a DW-
Mr. Lainez was found to be a Tier I sex
offender, which requires address regis- DCN692Ma Dewalt 20V framing nailer, a
tration and verification for 15 years with
in-person verification annually with the Toledo Man Accused Of RaisingDCN6608 Dewalt 20V 16 gauge 20’ fin-
sheriff of all counties in which he resides.
ish nailer, two DCF899HB Dewalt 20 ½
Failure to comply could result in Mr. impactXR, a 48-11-2401 Milwaukee M12
Lainez spending 11 months In prison.
Money For Al-Qaida Pleads Guiltyred lithium ion battery pack, a 48-11-
A Wauseon man was sentenced on 1852 Milwaukee M18 battery pack, two
April 10, 2018, in the Fulton County Metabo 600380440 50th anniversary 4 TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The second of Indian citizen who studied at the Uni-
Common Pleas Court according to coun- 1/2” grinders, a Metabo 600464420 6’ two brothers accused of sending money versity of Illinois and has lived in Tole-
ty prosecutor Scott A. Haselman. 13.5 amp grinder, a DCS335D1 Dewalt to an al-Qaida leader has pleaded guilty do since 2006. His attorney declined to
20V multi-tool, two DCG413B Dewalt 4 in Ohio to supporting terrorism. comment.
Mark Cormack, 21, previously plead- Ibrahim Zubair Mohammad is one of
ed guilty to Aggravated Assault. On Au- ½” 20V grinders, a DCS331B Dewalt 20V Mohammad’s brother, Yahya Farooq
gust 18, 2017, he knowingly caused se- jigsaw, two DCB305 Dewalt 20V saw- four men charged three years ago with Mohammad, was sentenced in Novem-
rious physical harm to another. zalls, two DCD99EP2 Dewalt 20V max raising money through fraudulent credit ber to 27 years in prison after pleading
XR Hammer drills, a DCB305 Dewalt 20V card charges beginning in 2005. guilty to supporting terrorism and try-
Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson sentenced Mohammad pleaded guilty Wednes- ing to arrange the killing of a federal
Mr. Cormack to 2 years of community impact drivers, a DCS391B Dewalt 20V judge overseeing his case.
control and ordered him to pay prosecu- reciprocating saw, two DCF887M2 De- day in a federal court in Toledo. He’s an
tion costs, have no contact with the vic-
tim, stay out of bars/taverns, not pos- walt 20V impact drivers, a DCS391B De- Ohio Brothers Admit To
sess or consume alcohol, abide by an walt 20V circular saw, a DWE402 Dewalt
11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. curfew, serve 30 4 ½ cord angle grinder, and a SH365
days in CCNO, with credit for 1 day al-
ready served and complete Anger Man- Kohler series 3000 power washer.
agement Treatment with Maumee Valley
Guidance Center. Giving Money To Al-Qaida LeaderOn February 20, 2018, at 14303 Coun-

Failure to comply could result in Mr. ty Road 1, Metamora, suspect(s) broke
Cormack spending 17 months in prison.
into a residence and stole a snub nose BY: JOHN SEEWER U.S. officials linked him to the plan-
A Delta man was sentenced on April Smith & Wesson five shot revolver, an un- ASSOCIATED PRESS ning and execution of several attacks tar-
12, 2018, in the Fulton County Common known amount of .38 ammunition, a 32” geting American and Western interests.
Pleas Court according to county pros-
ecutor Scott A. Haselman. Samsung TV, and a 42” Vizio flat screen TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) Two brothers ad- Michael Freeman, an assistant U.S.
TV. mitted in federal court on Thursday that attorney, said Sultane Salim, who lived
Alan Mandly, 57, of 301 1/2 S. Wil- they sent $17,000 to an al-Qaida leader in the Columbus area, provided $15,000,
son St., previously pleaded guilty to two On February 28, 2018, at 2825 US 20, who they knew was planning terrorist at- while Asif Salim, who had attended Ohio
counts of Illegal Assembly or Posses- Metamora, suspect(s) broke into a barn tacks. State University, gave $2,000 that was
sion of Chemicals for the Manufacture and stole a Rubbermaid plastic 7.5 cu. Ft. eventually delivered to Awlaki.
of Drugs and Aggravated Possession of yard cart, a M12MTK2 Milwaukee cord- They are the last of four defendants
Drugs. Between July 8, 2017 and July less multi-tool kit, a 2460-20 Milwaukee to plead guilty in what prosecutors say Sultane Salim’s attorney, Cherrefe
25, 2017, he assembled chemicals to M12 cordless rotary tool, a 2445-21 Mil- was a scheme to collect money through Kadri, said she could not say much about
manufacture, and did possess Metham- waukee M12 cordless jig saw, a 2420- fake credit card transactions and other the case until sentencing is completed.
phetamine, 21 Milwaukee M12 cordless hacksaw, a means to support terrorism.
2958-20 Milwaukee M12 cordless palm On Wednesday, Ibrahim Zubair Mo-
Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson sentenced nailer, a 2401-22 Milwaukee M12 cord- Asif Salim, 37, and Sultane Salim, hammad, an Indian citizen, also pleaded
Mr. Mandly to 3 years of community con- less hex screwdriver kit, a Milwaukee 43, both pleaded guilty in federal court guilty to concealing the financing of ter-
trol and ordered him to stay out of bars/ M12 cordless drill driver, a MT82600 Mil- in Toledo to concealing the financing of rorism.
taverns, not possess or consume alco- waukee jobsite work tool box, a Crafts- terrorism.
hol, abide by an 11;00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Prosecutors agreed to drop more se- He collected the money from the Sa-
curfew, and successfully complete the man magnesium angle finish nail gun, a lim brothers, Freeman said, and then de-
SEARCH Program, and the Drug Court, Craftsman brad nail gun, a Craftsman rious charges, including conspiracy to posited it in his brother’s bank account
lithium ion batter charger, four Craftsman provide material support to terrorists, in the Toledo area.
Failure to comply could result in Mr. battery chargers, a Craftsman 19.2V against the pair in exchange for the pleas.
Mandly spending 29 months in prison. Cordless impact wrench, a Craftsman Both face sentences of up to eight years Mohammad’s brother, Yahya Farooq
19.2V drill and impact driver combo kit, in prison, according to the plea deal. Mohammad, then arranged for the mon-
FULTON COUNTY Federal prosecutors have said in ey to get to Awlaki, Freeman said.
a Craftsman 19.2V hammer drill kit, an
Estwing 2lb. drilling hammer, a Crafts- court documents that the four men Yahya Farooq Mohammad, also an In-
man 16 oz. curved claw hammer, a Bosch raised nearly $30,000 for Anwar al-Awla- dian citizen, was sentenced in November
to 27 years in prison after pleading guilty
three laser point level, a Craftsman SAE/ ki, considered an inspirational leader of to supporting terrorism and trying to ar-
metric wrench set, a Craftsman 230 pc. al-Qaida before he was killed in a drone range the killing of a federal judge over-
Mechanics tool set with sockets, a Snap strike in Yemen in 2011. seeing his case.

CRIME On red rechargeable shop light, a Crafts-

STOPPERS man 23 pc. Screwdriver set, a Craftsman Williams County Sheriff’s Dept. Requesting
The Fulton County Crime Stopper Pro- 3 pc. Locking pliers set, a Craftsman 3pc. Assistance Locating Saurer & Fischer
gram would like your help in solving the Pliers set, a Craftsman 19” pipe wrench,
following crimes: a Craftsman 14” pipe wrench, a SEG
Authorities are investigating thefts that electricians screwdriver kit, a Craftsman

occurred at 6989 County Road K, Delta; crimper stripper-cutter, a Craftsman wire

10607 County Road 5, Swanton; 12200 cutter, and a Milwaukee multi-purpose

County Road 12, Lyons; 16125 County screwdriver.

Road 1, Metamora; 14303 County Road On March 9, 2018, at 15186 County

1, Metamora; 2825 US20, Metamora; and Road 7, Metamora, suspect(s) broke into

15186 County Road 7, Metamora. a workshop and stole a plasma cutter,

On February 2, 2018, at 6989 County miscellaneous handtools, wrenches and

Road K, Metamora, suspect(s), broke into sockets.

a barn and stole a Lincoln battery pow- The total value of the items stolen is

ered grease gun in a case, with a charger $22,318.45.
and two batteries, a Centech stand up If you have any information concern-
battery charger on wheels, a case of toilet ing these crimes that could lead to the
paper, and a Holbant plasma cutter. arrest and incarceration of the person(s)
involved, please contact the Fulton
On February 4, 2018, at 10607 County County Crime Stopper Hotline. Anyone
Road 5, Swanton, suspect(s) broken into with information about these or any oth-
a workshop and stole a Jonsered CS2156 er felony will be eligible for a reward of
red chainsaw, serial no. J376FV4, a up to $1,000 cash. Call is confidential
Husqvarna 372XP chainsaw, serial and anonymous. The number to call day
no. 20115100048965968300, a Lecia or night is 1-800-255-1122, toll free. PHOTO PROVIDED
Rugby 870 laser for tile work, serial no.
WANTED ... The Williams County Sher-
iff’s Department is requesting assis-
Former Indiana Mail Carrier tance locating 44 year old Stacey Sau- PHOTO PROVIDED
rer, age 44, from Bryan who is wanted
Charged For Not Delivering Mail on a bench warrant from Williams PROBATION VIOLATION ... Rhonda
County Common Pleas Court for failure Fischer age 47 has again absconded
to appear for a felony hearing. Saurer from felony probation and is wanted out
was originally charged for 3 counts of of the Williams County Common Pleas
LAPORTE, Ind. (AP) — A former In- “At least two to three times a week, Aggravated Possession of Drugs. If you Court. If you have information on where
diana mail carrier has been accused we wouldn’t get no mail and I knew have information on the whereabouts we can find Ms. Fischer, please contact
of paying someone to dispose 11,000 that we had mail that was supposed of Saurer, please contact with Williams the Williams County Sheriff’s Office at
pieces of mail and hiding another to come, bills and different stuff,” Bass County Sheriff’s Office at 419-636-3151 419-636-3151 or your local law enforce-
6,000 in his home. said. He eventually purchased a P.O. or your local law enforcement agency. ment agency.
box to ensure he would receive his
Kristopher Block, 39, was charged mail.
Tuesday in LaPorte Circuit Court with Block told authorities he took mail
felony official misconduct and misde- Upcoming Traffic Blitz Announced
meanor theft. A judge issued a war- home in 2016-17 when he couldn’t de- By Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
rant for Block’s arrest, but online jail liver it by the end of his shift. He would
records indicate he’s yet to be taken also routinely pay a friend to burn the
into custody. His bond will be set at letters, according to court records. It’s
$7,500, according to court records. unclear whether any of the mail was Sheriff Roy E. Miller announces that Fulton, County and the motorists who
actually destroyed. the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office will be travel its highways. These Blitzes are
The U.S. Postal Service began an conducting a Traffic Enforcement Blitz, being funded from a grant that was
investigation when a Berrien County Block started working at the post This Blitz will run from April 19th dim awarded to the Fulton County Sheriff’s
sheriff’s deputy discovered multiple office in 2015 and resigned in Febru- April 25th. Deputies will be working var- Office from the Ohio Department of Pub-
tubs of undelivered mail in a Michigan ary 2017. Authorities have yet to lo- ious hours and locations around Fulton lic Safety. The grant pays for extra pa-
ravine last year. The letters originated cate Block’s accomplice, who hasn’t County and they will be looking for dis- trol to enforce the traffic laws that will
from the LaPorte Post Office, where been formally charged with a crime, tracted driving, seatbelt, speed, and im- increase the safety of motorists on the
Block was the assigned mail carrier, records said. paired driving violations. roadways in the areas that are prone
court documents said. Some letters to a higher number of serious and fatal
dated back to August 2016. The U.S. Postal Service released Sheriff Miller and his deputies are crashes.
a statement that said the alleged be- dedicated to protecting the citizens of
LaPorte resident Wally Bass said havior isn’t tolerated and betrays the
his mail used to regularly go missing. “trust of the American people.”
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CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE

Williams County Mock Crash Introduces Students To Hard Realities Of Traffic Accidents

“The act of driving is a distractible activi- ing to passengers, texting, or talking on a Orendorff said, “Kollin’s breathing has she recalled, adding that the EMTs barred
ty; there’s a lot going on when you’re driv- cell phone are more impaired than a driv- now stopped, and because of the massive her from seeing him in the state that he
ing,” said Peg Buda of the Williams County er carrying a .08 blood alcohol content... internal bleeding, his heart has no blood was in after his body was recovered. “You
Safe Communities Coalition. “Add to that legally drunk. While alcohol related ac- to pump. His heart is no longer beating. don’t understand,” she told them. “I’m his
extra passengers in the car, your music cidents have decreased amongst teenage Kollin...just died.” mom. I just want to hold him. I remember
and everything else that’s going on...and drivers, the fatality rates remain steady falling to my knees and just screaming
then you pull out that phone. All those due to the increase of distracted driving As members of the Montpelier Fire out to God to give me strength. How am I
things add to the distractions (of the) al- accidents. Department cut through the twisted re- going to do this? I couldn’t even breathe.”
ready difficult task of driving. Remember, mains of the vehicles to extract the vic-
when you get into that car, your number Locally, high risk driving behaviors, tims, multiple EMS units arrive to trans- Coroner Kevin Park told Kim that they
one activity should be to just drive.” such as the failure to use a restraint such port victims to CHWC in Bryan, while the could go to the hospital to see Kaleb. “My
as a seat belt, was the number one cause Parkview Samaritan helicopter lands to God, that was the longest ride of my life,”
Event emcee J.B. Orendorff told the of traffic fatalities in Williams County, take the most seriously injured survivors she recalled. “I wanted to see Kaleb...but I
audience that automobile accidents are and the number one cause of serious traf- to a trauma center in Fort Wayne. The didn’t want to see Kaleb. We stood by Ka-
the leading cause of death for American fic accident injuries was inexperienced, driver at fault, portrayed by Madison My- leb’s bed...he was so broken. His jaw was
teenagers. Six teenage drivers between young drivers. Those drivers, aged 15 to ers of North Central High School, is ar- broken. His teeth were missing. His arms
16 and 19 years of age die every day in 25, represent 35 percent of all road fatali- rested at the scene for OVI and distracted and legs were broken. As I was touching
crashes. Per mile driven, teen drivers in ties, and 39 percent of all serious injuries. driving, with other charges pending. The him, I was afraid to hurt him. He was
the aforementioned age group are nearly last to respond to the scene is Nathan dead...it wouldn’t have mattered.” Kim
three times more likely than drivers age The need to present this information Thompson, arriving in the hearse that tearfully went through every detail of the
20 and above to be involved in a fatal ac- in a way that drove the point home hard would be carrying away the body of Kollin process, from the hospital to the funeral
cident. In the majority of the fatal acci- was the purpose of the program. Every Klingler. home.
dents involving teens, it the passengers graphic and bloody detail was presented
that absorb the brunt of the losses. For without filter, and without concern for While intentionally and unapologeti- Then she hit every kid in the grand-
every eight drivers seventeen and over possible offense. Mr. Orendorff went into cally graphic in its presentation, perhaps stand with the emotional punch that only
that are killed as a result of car crashes, the minute details of how the vital signs the most high impact portion of the pro- a grieving parent could make. A passenger
twelve passengers die. For every eight of a passenger, partially ejected through gram came after all the actors had de- in his own truck, Kaleb died because he
drivers eighteen and over that are killed the windshield, slowly flickered away into parted the bloody stage. Pioneer’s Kim was ejected from the vehicle. Death was
as a result of car crashes, eighteen pas- the nothingness of death before the eyes Oxender, alongside her husband Kevin instantaneous, but the pain he left be-
sengers lose their lives. of a transfixed audience. Oxender, came to the podium to give the hind is eternal. With a shaking voice, Kim
audience the perspective of the parents looked into the stands and proclaimed
According to studies commissioned by Those same students who just thirty that, due to a poor behavioral choice, are to the spellbound kids, “A parent should
the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, minutes earlier were cheering, were now tasked with the need to bury their child. never have to plan your funeral because
the State Farm Insurance Company, almost totally silent as Mr. Orendorff re- This was not an anonymous victim...this of a choice you should have never made!”
and the National Highway Traffic Safety ported that the partially ejected victim, was a couple that many of the students
Administration, distracted driving is the portrayed by Kollin Klingler of Bryan High and teachers in the stands knew person- “There are no do-overs,” J.B. Oren-
number one killer of teens nationally. Ac- School, has deteriorated beyond hope. ally. What little sound there was coming dorff said at the conclusion of the event.
cording to a study commissioned by the “His body can no longer compensate for from the grandstand during the portrayal What had been a buzzing crowd when
University of Utah, drivers that are talk- all his injuries,” he said. “He has two became stone silence as the Oxenders they walked into the stands earlier, ex-
minutes to live.” Shortly afterward, Mr. were given full and undivided attention. ited in silent contemplation. What they
had seen and heard was the topic of dis-
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Kim spoke of the early morning in cussion in several classrooms across the
2013 that she got the call that her son, county. The point was made, and with
POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS Kaleb McLaughlin, was in an accident. the help of portrayers Klingler, Myers,
Kevin rushed to the scene, and when Kim Peggy Michael, Kailee Mitchell, Lizzy Can-
Skeletal Human Remains Found arrived minutes later, she asked where field, Chase Williams, Logan Bloir, Teryn
In Northeastern Indiana Field Kaleb was. Kevin was in tears and un- Ganster, Allyson Fenicle, Kendra Blue,
able to respond. Kaleb’s uncle, one of the Amanda Oberlin, Drew Herman, Jaden
emergency responders at the scene, had Van Tong and Kaylea Peffley, it is hoped
to tell Kim that her son would not be com- that the messages of the day will trans-
ing home. His choice to not wear a seat late into long lives and bright futures for
belt cost him his life. Waging a battle with everyone in attendance.
the tears that were ever ready to spring
forth, Kim carried on with the story of Timothy can be reached at
that fateful morning. “No! Not my Kaleb,” [email protected]

STROH, Ind. (AP) — Indiana State the remains on Sunday near the town
Police say skeletal human remains have of Stroh, about 35 miles north of Fort
been recovered from a field in northeast- Wayne.
ern Indiana.
They say the level of decomposition
They say a forensic anthropology made immediate identification of the
team from the University of Indianapolis person impossible. DNA testing and an
assisted with the recovery of the remains anthropological exam will be conducted
Monday in rural LaGrange County. to determine the manner of death and to
determine the person’s identity.
Police say a property owner spotted

Homicide Investigation
Begins In Paulding County

Paulding, Ohio—On Sunday, April 15, 2018, at
1:40 p.m., deputies were asked to check the welfare of
an adult female at 7546 Rd 87 Paulding, Ohio. While
searching the property, deputies found a female de-
ceased inside a vehicle parked in the garage.

The deceased is 47 year old Gina L. Mann who re-
sides at the above mentioned address. Investigators
did not discover an obvious cause of death. The body
will be transported to Lucas County for an autopsy to
determine the cause of death.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Mann’s boy-
friend, Matthew J. Dempsey, age 46, for one count of Murder, an Unclassified
Felony. Dempsey also lives at the address of the crime scene.

Authorities have information indicating Dempsey fled the area. He was last seen
in Bryan, Ohio approximately 6:00 a.m. today’s date. Anyone with knowledge as to
his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office or
your local law enforcement agency.

If anyone has information regarding this investigation or any other crime, please
contact the Sheriff’s Office at 419-399-3791. You can also leave information via
Facebook by searching Facebook/Paulding County Sheriff’s Office or view our web-
site at www.pauldingohsheriff.comand leave an email for the Sheriff. You may also
leave an anonymous tip via the website by scrolling to the bottom of any page and
clicking on “send us an anonymous tip.”

Fort Wayne Woman Who Killed Her Two
Children Sentenced In Third Slaying

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — An In- grandparents’ home, prompting an Am-
diana woman serving a 130-year sen- ber Alert. She then drove about 70 miles
tence for fatally smothering her two (110 kilometers) from Fort Wayne to
young children was sentenced Monday Elkhart and parked behind the Elkhart
to an additional 65 years in prison af- Police Department. The bodies of 7-year-
ter pleading guilty but mentally ill in the old Lilliana Hernandez and 6-year-old
shooting death of a former neighbor. Rene Pasztor were found inside the car.

Amber Pasztor, 30, entered the Pasztor pleaded guilty but mentally
plea in the September 2016 killing of ill to two murder counts in the chil-
66-year-old Frank Macomber. His body dren’s deaths.
was found in a wooded area near Pasz-
tor’s home. The two formerly were neigh- Pasztor has told investigators she
bors in a mobile home park. killed Macomber because he was work-
ing with cartels and she wanted to send
Authorities say Pasztor killed Ma- a message “not to mess with her,” court
comber, stole his car and abducted her documents say.
two young children from their custodial
Frank Macomber Jr. and his sister,
Michelle Troye, testified Monday that
their father, a Vietnam War veteran,
was a good man who had retired shortly
before his death after 30 years as a Gen-
eral Motors line worker. The son called
Pasztor a “monster” and said his father
was nothing but compassionate toward
her. “She abused his kindness,” Troye
said of Pasztor. Pasztor apologized, but
said they shouldn’t judge her.

“I’m very sorry,” Pasztor said. “I’ve
lived a rough life. Don’t judge a book by
its cover. … I’m sorry for taking their fa-
ther. They don’t know what was in my
mind at the moment.”

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Bryan High School Presents Spring Musical
“How To Succeed At Business Without Really Trying”

PHOTOS BY ANGI CAMPOS, STAFF

2018 EARTH DAY EVENT!
ELECTRWOINLILCISA MRSE CCYOCULNINTGY EVENT

APRIL 19, 2018

10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

AT THE

WILLIAMS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

THE WILLIAMS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
RECYCLING PROGRAM, WILLIAMS SOIL & WATER

CONSERVATION, AND OBERLIN DEMOLITION &
RECYCLING ARE PROMOTING THIS ONE DAY EVENT.

WE WILL ACCEPT:

COMPUTERS PRINTERS

KEYBOARDS SPEAKERS

SCANNERS FAX MACHINES

COPIERS MICE

BATTERY BACKUPS CABLES & WIRES

VCR’S TELEPHONES

STEREO EQUIPMENT MICROWAVES

VIDEO GAMES FANS

SWEEPERS BLENDERS

WAFFLE IRONS CAMERAS

TOASTERS ELECTRIC MOTORS

COFFEE MAKERS ELECTRIC DRILLS & SAWS

RADIOS MIXERS

IRONS CURLING IRONS

PORTABLE HEATERS CELL PHONES

(SIMILAR ITEMS)

ATTTENTION: CATHODE RAY TUBE TV SETS AND COMPUTER
MONITORS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
FLAT SCREENS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

NO ITEMS CONTAINING REFRIGERANT WILL BE ACCEPTED

FREE TREE SEEDLINGS WHILE THEY LAST!

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Archbold High School Musical “Wizard Of Oz” A Crowd Pleaser

PHOTOS BY ANGI CAMPOS, STAFF

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Eicher’s Subs
on the Go

will be at

Best One Tire

in Bryan, Ohio.

Starting April 16
Mondays, Tuesdays

& Wednesdays
from 11am - 5pm.

Call ahead order
419-630-7686

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Wauseon High School Production Of ‘The Wiz’
Has The Audience Easing On Down The Road

By: Timothy Kays PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER

When picking a spring musical, some programs
choose to not set the bar too high. Wauseon High
School did not play by that rule this year, and it
showed with their presentation of “The Wiz” from April
13 through 15.

The original full title of, “The Super Soul Musical
‘Wonderful Wizard of Oz’” gives the description of the
production. “The Wiz” was the William F. Brown re-
telling of the classic L. Frank Baum “Wizard of Oz”
story, but with a mid-1970s African-American tilt. The
1975 Broadway production won multiple Tony Awards,
and provided the impetus for the late 70’s film of the
same name that featured a cast with the likes of Diana
Ross and the late Michael Jackson as Dorothy and the
Scarecrow. Those are some huge shoes for high school
kids to fill...but fill them they did.

For the most part, the storyline follows the L. Frank
Baum book from 1900, with a few twists. The main
separation from the 1939 musical film classic starring
Judy Garland, Bert Lahr, Ray Bolger and Jack Haley
is to be found in the music. The 24-song soundtrack
of “The Wiz” brings together foundations of funk, soul
and rock, with elements of jazz and blues riding over
the top. Paige Moden brought together the old and the
new as Dorothy, who like in the original was trying
to find her way back to Kansas. The main support-
ing roles of Conner Johnson as the Scarecrow, Alex
Guerrero as the Tinman, and Hunter Mattin as the
Lion were well played, and the group choreography on
tunes like ‘Ease on Down the Road’ saw the quartet
matching dance steps quite well.

Jaelyn Johnson turned in an exceptional perfor-
mance as Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West. Her
rendition of “Don’t Nobody Bring Me No Bad News”
captured the powerful blues essence demanded by the
original, and her portrayal of her character was well
done. The technical production work done to present
the ‘Wiz’ was something to be marveled at. Portrayed
by Uzziah Delacruz, the gigantic green animated pro-
jection behind the cast brought up memories of the
1939 musical.

The nearly packed hall was quick to give a well
deserved standing ovation to the cast and crew. This
was a very demanding undertaking in every aspect
of the production, on stage and off. Bringing together
choruses from the Wauseon Elementary and Middle
Schools for participation in the production broadened
the sights and sounds into a most memorable perfor-
mance that will raise the bar for next year, and beyond.

Timothy can be reached at
[email protected]

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Evergreen School Board Tours Facilities,
Approves Resolution Regrading School Safety

PHOTO BY NATE CALVIN, STAFF cas Burkholder-Intervention Assistance The board then commenced with
Team (HS), Katie Pierce-Intervention the second reading of updates to cur-
SCHOOL SAFETY … The Evergreen School Board toured the facilities prior to their Assistance Team (HS), Sarah Roper-In- rent Board Policy, which include revised
regularly scheduled meeting on April 9th to look for areas that need improvement, tervention Assistance Team (HS), Kris- and replacement policies. The follow-
especially those areas concerning school safety. ten Woodard-Musical Director (Vocal), ing policies were recommended for ap-
Kristen Woodard-Musical Production proval: 4121-Criminal History Record
By: Nate Calvin from Liz Vaculik to Evergreen FFA (200- (Drama Club), Melanie Yoder-Musical Check (Revised), 4162-Drug & Alcohol
THE VILLAGE REPORTER 9210). Production Assistant, Chris Lyons- Testing of CDL License Holders & Oth-
Musical Production Instrumental, Tina ers (Revised), 5111-Eligibility of Resi-
Before the regularly scheduled meet- An instrumental supplemental con- Jones-NHS Advisor, Tina Jones-Prom dent/Nonresident Students (Revised),
ing of the Evergreen School Board on tract was offered to Chris Lyons for the Advisor/Coordinator, ½ contract Katie 5112-Entrance Requirements (Revised),
April 9th, a special meeting was held Spring Musical in the amount of $250. Pierce-Prom Advisor/Coordinator, ½ 7530-Lending of Board-Owned Equip-
for the purpose of a tour of the school Miriam Hernandez was approved for contract Brittaney Cymbolin-SADD, ½ ment (Replacement), 7530.02-Staff Use
facilities by school board members, Su- the 2017-2018 school year as an Eng- contract Katie Pierce-SADD, ½ contract of Personal Communication Devices
perintendent Jim Wyse, and Treasurer lish Language Learner (ELL) Tutor for Jenny Dicken-Student Council. (Revised), 7542-District Technology Ac-
Denise Leu to look for areas that need ELL Students. Tutoring sessions will cess using Personal Devices (Revised),
improvement, especially in the areas of take place before or after school hours. Jake Dawson-6th Grade Outdoor, 7543-Utilization of District Website &
safety and security. Hourly Compensation will be logged at Kelsey Wulf-6th Grade Outdoor, Kar- Remote Access to Network (Revised),
quarter-hour intervals and paid at the in Walker-6th Grade Outdoor, Jenny 8400-School Safety (Replacement),
Upon completion of the walk through, current hourly rate, per the Negotiated Burkholder-6th Grade Outdoor, Lori 8600.04-Bus Driver Certification (Re-
the board members along with the Su- Agreement. Funding will be provided Cobb-6th Grade Outdoor, Matt Seifert- vised), and 9141-Business Advisory
perintendent and the Treasurer entered through a Title III Limited English Profi- Academic Challenge MS (Quiz), Jerry Council (Revised).
into executive session for one or more cient (LEP) grant. Kiefer-Athletic Director (MS), Jake Daw-
of the following reasons: To discuss son-Head Teacher (MS), Danielle Boger- An agreement was approved with
details relative to the security arrange- The resignation of Mr. John Pero, Intervention Assistance Team (MS), Northwest Ohio Educational Service
ments and emergency protocols for bus driver, for the purpose of retirement Amanda Brehm-Intervention Assistance Center (NwOESC) to cooperatively par-
the School District, which if otherwise was accepted effective May 31, 2018. Team (MS), Lori Cobb-Intervention As- ticipate in special education services
disclosed could jeopardize the security sistance Team (MS), Carrie Cline-In- for fiscal year 2018-2019 at an esti-
of the School District or Board: ORC: The supplemental and pupil ac- tervention Assistance Team (MS), Car- mated cost of $812,338.10. The Board
121.22(G)(6), to prepare for negotiations tivity contracts for the following em- rie Cline-NJHS, Karin Walker-Student and NwOESC agree that $737,338.00
or bargaining sessions with employees ployees were non-renewed: William Council MS, ½ contract Lori Cobb- of this amount shall be paid pursuant
concerning compensation and other Cymbolin-Baseball Freshman, Adam Student Council MS, ½ contract Deb to R.C. 3313.845 or applicable law by
terms and conditions of employment: Wagner-Baseball Junior Varsity, Brian Bard-Yearbook MS, Jane Lintermoot- having this amount deducted from the
ORC 121.22(G)(4), or to consider the Nagy- Baseball Varsity, Jake Dawson- Elementary Mentor Assistant Coordi- Board’s state foundation payment, with
investigation of charges or complaints Boys Basketball Mini-Vikings, Brian nator, Paula O’Neil-Elementary Mentor any remaining balance being invoiced
against a public employee, official, li- Nagy-Boys Basketball Freshman, Jake Coordinator, Chris Beck-Elementary and paid directly to the NwOESC. The
censee or student: ORC 121.22(G)(1). Dawson-Boys Basketball Junior Var- Student Council, ½ contract Jonathan Board also approved continued partici-
sity, Jerry Keifer-Boys Basketball Var- Torrence-Elementary Student Council, pation in the OHI (Optimal Health Ini-
After exiting the executive session sity, DJ Schuster-Head Bowling, Betty ½ contract Jonathan Torrence-Elemen- tiatives) Workers Compensation Group
no action was taken, and the special Bieber-Assistant Bowling, ½ contract tary Music, Laura Johnson-Intervention Rating Program for the 2019 calendar
meeting was adjourned, and the regular Sarah Roper-Assistant Bowling , ½ con- Assistance Team (ES), Jackie Mossing- year.
meeting was then called to order. tract Vanessa Kleeberger-Cheerleading Intervention Assistance Team (ES),
Fall, Vanessa Kleeberger-Cheerleading Holly Sintobin-Intervention Assistance After some discussion regarding levy
The meeting began with Superin- Winter, Andrea Hesson-Cross Country, Team (ES), Mary Echler-Intervention renewal options, the board authorized
tendent Jim Wyse presenting a letter Brent Simon-Football Assistant, Bob Assistance Team (ES), Emily Natter-In- the Treasurer to prepare a Resolution
of resignation from John Pero, effective Beemer-Football Assistant, Tyler Klee- tervention Assistance Team (ES), Mollie of Necessity to renew the .75% income
5/31/2018. The board then heard from berger-Football Assistant, Ben Taylor- Youtzy-Intervention Assistance Team tax levy (expiring 12/31/19) at a re-
a group from Waterside Sylvania that Football Assistant, Josh Martin-Football (ES), Monica Carrizales-Intervention duced rate of .50% for placement on the
wanted to express concerns over school Assistant & Freshman, Aaron Schmidt- Assistance Team (ES), Terrie Ketring- 11/6/18 ballot.
funding. Varsity Football, Brittaney Cymbolin- Copeland DAR, Amanda Brehm-District
Girls Basketball Mini-Vikings, Ethan Testing, Jane Draheim-District Men- It was then moved for the board
The Treasurer’s Report was then pre- VanLoocke-Freshman Girls Basketball, tor Coordinator, Ken Dymond-District members, Superintendent, and Trea-
sented with the following actions being Carrie Hansen-Girls Junior Varsity Energy Coach, Laura Johnson-LPDC surer to go into executive session for
approved: Approved the approve the Basketball, Brittaney Cymbolin-Girls Chair, Jane Draheim-Title I Coordina- one or more of the following reasons: To
March 2018 financial reports including Basketball Varsity, Doug DeSloover tor, Chris Beck-Wellness Coordinator, discuss details relative to the security
the Cash Reconciliation, BALCHK re- Golf Varsity, Josh Radel Girls Soccer Amanda Brehm-Mentor Teacher, Jack- arrangements and emergency protocols
port, Financial Summary reports (FIN- Varsity, Jackie Mossing-Softball Fresh- ie Mossing-Mentor Teacher, and Mollie for the School District, which if other-
SUM and FINSUMM), Financial Report man, Mollie Youtzy-Softball Junior Youtzy-Mentor Teacher. wise disclosed could jeopardize the se-
(FUNDSUMM), and the Annual Spend- Varsity, Andrew Langenderfer-Softball curity of the School District or Board:
ing Plan (Form SM-2). Varsity, and Aaron Schmidt Track As- The board approved a resolution to ORC: 121.22(G)(6), to prepare for nego-
sistant Coach. initiate procedures to rehire Treasurer, tiations or bargaining sessions with em-
Approved the following appropriation Denise Leu, effective August 1, 2018, ployees concerning compensation and
modifications: Also non-renewed were: Jeff Paw- following her retirement as of July 31, other terms and conditions of employ-
laczyk-Track Assistant Coach, Peyton 2018. ment: ORC 121.22(G)(4), or to consider
Increase 001-1120-644-002 Com- Pawlaczyk-Track Assistant Coach, Phil the investigation of charges or com-
puter Equipment-MS - $15,000.00 Schwan-Track Assistant Coach, Jar- The Board of Education of the Ever- plaints against a public employee, offi-
ed Walker-Track Varsity Head Coach, green Local School District hereby gives cial, licensee or student: ORC 121.22(G)
Increase 001-7410-921 Advances - Kelsey Ford-Volleyball Freshman, Mel- public notice in accordance with Ohio (1).
$25,000.00 anie Yoder-Volleyball Junior Varsity, Revised Code 3309.345 that it will hold
Kelsey Wulf-Volleyball Varsity, Sarah a public meeting to consider the reem- Following about an hour long execu-
Increase 300-4510-510 Athletic Roper-Volleyball Varsity, 1/3 contract ployment of Denise Leu as a superan- tive session the board approved a reso-
Dept. Supplies - $26,000.00 Brian Nagy-Weight Room , ½ contract nuate to the same position from which lution to Support School Safety and Re-
Aaron Schmidt-Weight Room, ¼ con- Ms. Leu will retire as of July 31, 2018. duce Violence in Schools.
Increase 300-4511-510-9511 Base- tract Joe Blystone-Weight Room, ¼ The public meeting will occur on June
ball Fundraiser Supplies - $1,500.00 contract Lance Eisel-Wrestling Varsity, 18, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., at the Evergreen The next regular board meeting for
Chad Richardson-Wrestling Mini Vi- High School Loren Pennington Learning the Evergreen Board of Education will
Increase 300-4512-510-9512 Boys kings, Chris Sintobin-Wrestling Junior Center at 14544 Co. Rd. 6, Metamora, be held on May 14th, 2018 at 7:00pm in
Basketball FR Supplies - $3,381.86 Varsity, John Langenderfer-7/8 Boys Ohio 43540. All interested persons are the Loren Pennington Learning Center.
Basketball, Steve Marks-7/8 Boys Bas- invited to attend.
Increase 300-4516-510-9516 Foot- ketball, Sheri Call-7/8 Cheerleading, Nate can be reached at
ball FR Supplies - $1,061.33 Brittaney Cymbolin-7/8 Cross Country, [email protected]
Matt Mossing-7/8 Football, Brian Nagy-
Increase 300-4523-510-9523 Cross 7/8 Football, Jason Miller-7/8 Football, NSCC Center For Lifelong
Country FR Supplies - $360.84 William Cymbolin-7/8 Football, Jared Learning Presents Seminar
Walker-7/8 Girls Basketball, Todd Wo-
Increase 300-4532-510-9532 Girls odring-7/8 Girls Basketball, Josh Mar- ARCHBOLD, OHIO – An interesting hood.”
Basketball FR Supplies - $8,814.58 tin-7/8 Track, Vanessa Kleeberger-7/8 day is ahead for area residents 55 and After lunch at the College, included
Track, Jackie Mossing-7/8 Volleyball, over. On Friday, April 20, the Center
Increase 300-4534-510-9534 Soft- Mollie Youtzy-7/8 Volleyball, and Adam for Lifelong Learning at Northwest State in the $12 registration, participants will
ball FR Supplies - $1,274.89 Gleckler-7/8 Wrestling. Community College is hosting a one-day hear from Caren Bauer, director of New
seminar called “Thieves in the Neighbor- Home Development, Bryan. Caren has
Increase 300-4535-510-9535 Volley- Also included on the list of non-re- hood.” Those thieves don’t wear masks been a local warrior working on bring-
ball FR Supplies - $3,202.89 newed were: Adam Wagner-Art Club and lurk in the darkness. They are in ing legislation to address the problem
Rob Stierman Band (Assistant March- plain sight in our communities behind created by predatory lending. She, too,
The approval was given to advance ing), Chris Lyons-Band (Director), Chris signs on storefronts that say, “Pay- works with people short of cash on a
in the amount of $25,000.00 from 001- Lyons-Band (Pep & Marching), Doug day Loans”, “Buy Here, Pay Here”, and daily basis and sees the damage of the
7410-921 Advances (GF) to 300- 5210 DeSloover-Class Advisor (09), Mary Des- things like “Title Loans”. Sadly the peo- cycle of quick money made readily avail-
Athletic Dept. Advance-In. mond-Class Advisor (10), Tina Jones- ple who can least afford those readily- able.
Class Advisor (11), Jenny Conrad-Class available, high-interest loans are lured
The board then accepted the follow- Advisor (12), Mary Desmond Dept. Head into the neighborhood stores because The seminar will wrap up by 3:00
ing donations: $20.00 from Jeanette Language Arts, Pat Adamski-Dept. Head they are short of cash. p.m. But before dismissal, Jessica
Cothrel to Evergreen Scholarships in Mathematics, Ken Dymond-Dept. Head Flores of Archbold is eager to bring her
memory of Paul Cothrel, $100.00 from Science, Bill Blanchong-Dept. Head So- It’s a vicious cycle and unless you’ve story of hope to the group. Not so very
Gary & Pamela Wilson to Evergreen cial Studies, Audra Roesti-FCCLA Advi- been trapped in it, or know someone long ago, she was a struggling single
Scholarships in memory of Paul Cothrel, sor, Ana Ford-Foreign Language Club, who has, it is hard to comprehend the Mom. Today she is a licensed social
$574.88 from Gary & Pamela Wilson to ½ contract Natalie Lambert-Foreign problem. This day will open windows of worker for Toledo’s Children’s Hospital.
the Loren Pennington Learning Cen- Language Club, ½ contract Bill Blan- understanding of how the trap works. But in her own words, that was not al-
ter, Evergreen High School, $1,100.00 chong-HS Academic Quiz Team, Adam Registration and coffee will open at 8:30 ways the case. “Most importantly, I can
from Arlene Pennington to the Loren Wagner-HS Yearbook, Pat Adamski- a.m. The session will begin promptly at honestly tell people things can get bet-
Pennington Learning Center, Evergreen Intervention Assistance Team (HS), Lu- 9:00 a.m. at the College for those who ter. Yes, hard work is imperative, but
High School, $300.00 from the Fulton have pre-registered. support is essential too.” Ms. Flores’
County Pork Producers to the Evergreen story of grit and determination will send
FFA (200-9210), $750.00 from Robert “We first need to understand the participants on their way with new ideas
Tripp to the Tripp Family Scholarship thinking of people who are ‘robbed’ in on ways to help neighbors in need.
(007-9097), $26,925.92 from Evergreen plain sight,” says the Center’s coordi-
Athletic Boosters to Evergreen Athletic nator, Cecily Rohrs. Cecily has worked The registration deadline is Monday,
Dept. for equipment purchased for the with people in poverty for over 25 years April 16. To register, phone the College
weight room, to purchase baseball uni- and often presents for audiences want- during business hours at 419-267-1312
forms, and to help purchase softball ing to better serve neighbors in need. and register with Lynn. She can take a
uniforms, $100.00 from Precision Ag For this one-day gathering, she will be credit card payment for the $12 fee or,
(Bill Copeland) to Evergreen FFA (200- offering an understanding of families once registered, participants can pay at
9210), $100.00 from Lisa Fritsch to who live in generational poverty. With the door. For further information, or to
Evergreen FFA (200-9210), and $21.00 those hallmarks in mind, participants be on the Center’s mailing list to learn
will better understand why some mem- of other seminars and educational bus
bers of our communities are such easy trips, phone coordinator Cecily Rohrs at
targets for the “thieves in the neighbor- 419-267-5502 or e-mail her at crohrs@
NorthwestState.edu.

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10 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

Pioneer Village Council Hears Swanton Resident Asks Village
Report On North Central For Help With Eroding Property

SRO Position Developments

PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF through this so that you have an under- PHOTO BY: BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF
standing of what it is that we’re look-
EXPLAINING THE DETAILS ... Pioneer ing to do. It kind of helps to differentiate LAND EROSION ... Swanton resident Ron Adkins presents his land erosion con-
Chief of Police Tim Livengood goes over what it is that the officer will be involved cerns to Council.
the latest details in the memorandum in doing, to include from a law enforce-
of understanding and the interagency ment standpoint, as well as keeping the By: Bill O’Connell ported there is a movement by the Ohio
agreement being evaluated by the North two separate between school discipline, THE VILLAGE REPORTER Townships Association (OTA) to enact
Central Board of Education, pursuant as well as what the officer does. That is legislation that would disallow jurisdic-
to the position of a School Resource Of- the direction that we are looking at this At the Swanton Village Council meet- tions that own water and sewer systems
ficer. time in the program, and we’ll see where ing of April 9th, Ron Adkins, who lives from having a surcharge for their non-
it goes when we get there. We’re making on Crabapple Drive in the Willow Run resident customers. The OTA believes
By: Timothy Kays headway in that direction.” subdivision, made a presentation con- the surcharge to be not only unfair but
THE VILLAGE REPORTER cerning the erosion of his property due also illegal. In rejecting this notion, Ms.
The North Central Local Board of The Board will hear the first reading to the “meandering” of a creek that runs Roth stated, “In essence, you would be
Education is looking at the possibility of on adopting the memorandum of under- past the back of his parcel. Mr. Adkins penalizing your residents if you didn’t
bringing aboard a School Resource Of- standing and the interagency agreement displayed several enlarged photos of the charge your non-residents, because the
ficer (SRO), and Pioneer Chief of Police at their April 17 meeting. creek’s bank while explaining the issue residents themselves are paying income
Tim Livengood, who is also a member of that has resulted in the loss of five feet tax. And part of that income tax is used
the Board, reported on the matter to the At the suggestion of Mayor Ed of land since he purchased the property to operate those water and sewer plants
members of the Pioneer Village Council Kidston, Council positioned themselves nine years ago. so your residents would be paying more
at their April 9 meeting. for rapid action in the T&W Parkway than your non-residents.”
“I’ve been working back and forth project. Village Administrator Al Fiser Trees and brush that have fallen into
with Mr. (Village Solicitor Tom) Thomp- reported that the plans for the T&W Re- the creek are believed to be the cause Other legislation that may be consid-
son with regards to the memorandum of construction Project are about 70 per- of the water flow to change direction ered in the near future would be a local
understanding,” Chief Livengood said, cent done. Once finished, Council will and wear away the soil from the banks. ordinance raising the minimum age for
“...as well as the interagency agreement. need to grant approval before bidding is “When the rains come this creek fills the purchase of tobacco products from
The last correspondence we had was opened. Not wanting to fall behind, May- up and it meanders and creates an ox- 18 to 21. Some Ohio communities have
just a few grammatical issues, which or Kidston asked Council to consider a bow and causes erosion,” said Mr. Ad- already moved in that direction.
have been taken care of. The school measure to place the project out for bid- kins. “That erosion occurs and the trees
is looking to do their first reading this ding as soon as the plans are finished. around that bank fall into the creek or Village Administrator Rosanna Hoel-
month on adopting the memorandum across the creek. Consequently, the zle is reviewing options for a Nature
of understanding, as well as the inter- Noting that entities like the Ohio water is impeded from its natural flow, Works Grant that would be used in a
agency agreement.” Turnpike are already in the process of backs up and it makes the erosion even major renovation for the Memorial Park
Passing out copies of the memoran- awarding contracts for the upcoming worse.” Pavilion, light fixtures, electrical up-
dum and the agreement to the Council- construction season, Mayor Kidston grades for Pilliod Park and, possibly,
ors, Chief Livengood continued, “We’re said, “I’d like to get a motion tonight In the Willow Run subdivision there other projects.
looking to move forward with the pro- to proceed to advertisement as soon as are 16 properties that are being simi-
gram. I believe at this time that they’re specs are available, then award the con- larly affected. Mr. Adkins recommend- The Public Works Division is consid-
also obviously looking to buy into the tract at a later date. I don’t want to get ed the Village removed the debris from ering trading in their Toro Groundmaster
program. There’s obviously a lot of things behind the eight ball here and cost us the creek when it dries up in the later used for mowing and purchase a more
that are going on at the school this year $300,000 or $400,000 extra money be- summer months. However, the ques- efficient John Deere Z997R. The trade
anyway with contract negotiations, as cause we’re late to the game,” In further tion arose of who is responsible for the in value of the Toro is $14,000 and the
well as a school levy and other various discussion of the project, Mayor Kidston maintenance and expense related to this cost of the John Deere would be $4500.
items that are on their plate. I wanted said, “That would be our perfect oppor- waterway, the Village or the individual
to just give you the opportunity to look tunity to replace our water lines down- property owners. Bid advertisements for Village road
town, and our storm water downtown.” projects have been published. The bid
Council approved the request of the Fulton County Commissioners Bill opening for the Church Street Improve-
Mayor without dissent. Rufenacht and John Rupp, who hap- ments is April 18th and the Project Sev-
pened to be in attendance, stated that en Sewer Separation bid opening is may
Council was informed that due to a this is a common occurrence with ditch- 2nd.
scheduling conflict with Archbold Re- es in the townships and costs associ-
fuse Service (ARS), residential trash ated with their cleaning is assessed to The selling of public land, Parcel
pickup will change from Mondays to all property owners that benefit from the 14-025227-00, was discussed by the
Tuesdays. The switch will commence on work. Currently, the Village is dealing Finance Committee. The parcel is .94
may 8. Large trash drop off dates have with a similar situation with a ditch near acres and is located where an old wa-
been set for April 20 and 21. Airport Highway and County Road 2-2. ter tower was. All land surrounding the
They are working with Swancreek Town- parcel is not owned by the Village there-
Council approved the donation of a ship and the Fulton County Engineers by eliminating the possibility of develop-
parcel of Church Street property from Office to resolve that problem and have ment.
Mayor Kidston to the village. The vil- agreed to look into the issue for Mr. Ad-
lage owns the properties adjacent to the kins and his neighbors and provide as- The next meeting will take place on
land in question, so the donation simply sistance where they are able. April 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village
made sense. Council agreed to pick up Office Building on Chestnut Street.
the approximately $400 in fees associ- In other news, Mayor Ann Roth re-
ated with the transfer of ownership. Bill O’Connell may be reached at
[email protected]
Council retired into executive ses-
sion, and upon returning to regular ses-
sion moved unanimously to approve a
wage increase for the village reserve po-
lice officers.

Timothy can be reached at
[email protected]

Cleveland House Featured In
‘A Christmas Story’ Plans To Expand

Hilltop Boys & Girls State
Delegates & Alternates

FAMOUS HOUSE ... This Dec. 15, 2008, file photo shows the house, left, where the
1983 movie “A Christmas Story” was filmed in Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland.
The Cleveland house known for its appearance in the holiday classic “A Christmas
Story” is planning to expand. The owners of the A Christmas Story House have
purchased the home next door. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland offering overnight rentals last year. By PHOTO PROVIDED
house known for its appearance in the acquiring the Bumpus house, more peo-
holiday classic “A Christmas Story” is ple will be able to stay overnight. HILLTOP REPRESENTATIVES ... Buckeye Boys and Girls State delegates and alter-
planning to expand. The owners of the A nates from Hilltop have been selected. Seated from left: Girls State Delegates Ali-
Christmas Story House have purchased The 1983 film is based on childhood sha Bauer and Morgyn Siegel. Standing from left: Girls State Alternates Veronica
the home next door. stories from radio and television person- Murdaugh and Hannah Reamsnyder, Boys State Delegates Luis Ayala Aguilera,
ality Jean Shepherd. Christian McKinney, and Riley Burdine. The Girls State delegates and alternates
WJW-TV reports the next-door prop- are sponsored by the West Unity American Legion Auxiliary Post 669 and The Three
erty also was featured in the film as the The founder of the A Christmas Story Arts Club. The Boys State delegates are sponsored by the West Unity American
home of the Parker family’s neighbors, House, Brian Jones, says he’s “always Legion Post 669.
the Bumpuses. striving to offer new ways to make visit-
ing Ralphie’s house on Cleveland Street
The A Christmas Story House began a unique and memorable experience.”

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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 11

Ambassador Girl Scout Bridge County Bluegrass Band To
Presents Completed Project To Perform At Fayette Opera House

Stryker Village Council

PHOTOS BY REBECCA MILLER, STAFF gift to the town. April 21, 2018, at 7:00 pm, Fayette Collectively, the group brings over a
In his report to council, Village Ad- Opera House and the Bean Creek Valley half century of music experience to the
PRESENTATION ... Miss Kimberly History Center will present the bi-an- stage. Each of the members has played
Stuckey, 11 year Girl Scout, presented ministrator, Alan Riegsecker announced nual fundraising event Down Home at in various music groups and performed
banners to the Stryker Village council upcoming dates of importance. Thurs- the Opera House, located at the Fayette different styles of music. However, their
which she designed as her Gold Award day, April 12 will herald opening bids Opera House, 105 E. Main Street, Fay- shared love of bluegrass has brought
project. for East Curtis Street sidewalk job. The ette, Ohio. Local area artists perform- them together for Bridge County Blue-
Compost dumpster is ready for leaves, ing for this event will be Steve Snider, grass Band. For those who love the
By: Rebecca Miller grass weeds and mulch. Saturday, May who is also your emcee for the evening, driving beat of traditional bluegrass,
THE VILLAGE REPORTER 12 will be Unlimited Trash Pick-Up Day. Colleen Rufenacht and Go Kart John with mournful songs and unforgetta-
Following prayer led by United Breth- Riegsecker asked that everyone put (Hufman), the witty humor of the Opera ble instrumentals, get ready for a real
ren Pastor Nick Woodall and the Pledge their trash out on Friday as the pickup House’s own Grace Sly, and a return- treat. If you like a little variety, listen
of Allegiance led by three cub scouts will start early on Saturday. ing favorite, JD Evans from Somerset, for our signature newgrass songs, in-
from Pack #557, Stryker Village Council Michigan. cluding Blue Suede Shoes, Johnny Be
held a short business meeting, approv- Police Chief Steve Schlosser pre- Good, and other modern favorites.
ing past minutes and a finance report. sented former Stryker policeman, J.R. Our featured performers for the eve-
Ambassador Girl Scout, Kimber- Treace, as a returning officer. Mayor ning will be Bridge County Bluegrass Doors open at 6:00 pm with admit-
ly Stuckey, presented Stryker Village Joey Beck swore Treace back into the Band a group of five talented musicians tance into the auditorium at 6:30 pm.
Council with her completed Girl Scout Stryker force. Treace had been a on the from four counties (Fulton, Henry, Lu- Tickets cost $10.00 each and can be
Gold Award project. Ms. Stuckey de- Stryker force from November 2005-April cas, and Wood) in Northwest Ohio. The purchased at www.brownpapertickets.
signed a banner with the help of Three 17, 2017 and he and Chief Schlosser group started in 2006 with four origi- com or you can reserve tickets to be
Cord Printing in Archbold. She gave both expressed that they are very hap- nal members (Brad - mandolin, Jerry held at the box office by calling 419-
a total of 10 to the village to be hung py he is back. He will step back in as a - string bass, Merv - guitar, Steve - 237-2721. Payment at the box office
around town. 180 hours were spent Lieutenant, just as he was when he left. banjo) but expanded to five members in will be cash or check only. There will
on the project and Kimberly informed 2012 when Jason (fiddle) was invited to be a meet and greet reception with re-
council that they are digitally printed Schlosser also pointed out to council join the group. freshments after the show.
so they won’t peal from the weather. that the town has been well covered de-
Stuckey’s mother, Victoria, recommend- spite some changes in the department,
ed to council that they be hung up in commenting that Chris Howe was a
Spring and taken down in the Fall to great help during this time. Since March
make them last longer. Council thanked 12 council meeting there have been 5
Miss Stuckey for her hard work and the arrests and one traffic citation.

A letter of resignation has been ac-
cepted from Jordan Williams who has
been with the department from 2012
through April 2018.

Fiscal Officer Beth Rediger an-
nounced a public forum to be held on
Wednesday, April 18 from 5-6:30 p.m. at
the Williams County Community Offices,
Conference Room A&B, 1425 East High
Street, Bryan. The forum is concerning
Williams County Housing Analysis and
will be led by WEDCO and DiSalvo De-
velopment Advisors. All are welcome to
attend. Discussion will include topics:
Bank financing/appraisals, land cost,
utility/tap fees, infrastructure, entitle-
ment process and market limitations for
housing production.

At 6:30 Council went into Executive
Session to consider possible litigation,
with no action taken.

Rebecca can be reached at Fayette Village Council
[email protected]

Hears Of, Approves Summer

Programs In The Park

OPENING THE MEETING ... Cub Scouts Emyrson Culver, Robert Opdycke and By: Timothy Kays house rental fee for the program. The
Trent Berkebile, from Cub Scout Pack #557, proudly led the Stryker Council in the THE VILLAGE REPORTER lunch program will tentatively run from
Pledge of Allegiance at the April council meeting. Monday-Friday from approximately
Members of the Fayette Village Coun- 11:30-12:30 p.m., taking time off for the
SWEARING IN ... Former Stryker Police Lieutenant J.R. Treace returns to be a part cil convened in regular session on the July 4 holiday. Council approved the re-
of the department after a short time away, and is sworn in by Mayor Joey Beck. evening of April 11. quest without dissent.

Williams County Veterans Military Village Administrator, Genna Bid- Ms. Biddix contacted ODOT to see
Heritage Museum Grand Opening dix, reported that she was contacted by what the process is for the road salt
Barbara Wixom from the Normal Memo- contracts this upcoming year, and she
Montpelier, Oh, April 13, 2018– The of the Williams County Historical Soci- rial Library about their 2018 summer is waiting on a response. The informa-
dream of a military heritage museum ety stated “We are very much looking reading program. The theme this year tion on the ODOT website has not been
has finally come to fruition. forward to exhibits from the Williams is “Libraries Rock”, which will consist of updated from last year, which mandat-
County Veterans Military Heritage Mu- multiple music themed activities. Their ed that resolutions be passed and sub-
Dr. Joshua Francis Board President seum.” kick-off will be on June 12, from 1:00- mitted by May 10.
says - “The commitment our country’s 3:00 p.m. The normal program will pro-
veterans have displayed should be re- The Grand Opening of both the Wil- ceed the following week, and will run Council agreed to the payment of
membered. Thanks to the dedication liams County Veterans Military Heri- on Tuesdays from 1:30-4:00, skipping bills totaling $30,683.09. The Safety
of veterans and patriots from the Wil- tage Museum and the Williams County July 3, and run through the end of July. Committee report of Counselor Chris
liams County Area, the Williams County Historical Society will be May 6, 2018. Because of the music theme, Mrs. Wix- Meeker noted discussions on the details
Veterans Military Heritage Museum has Hours of operation for the Williams om would like to use the shelter house surrounding the responsibilities of the
been established to do just that.” County Veterans Military Heritage Mu- across from the Library to host these proposed School Resource Officer (SRO).
seum will be Monday through Thursday activities. Ms. Biddix asked Council to There was also discussion about what
The Williams County Historical Soci- 9 am to 12 noon and the first Saturday waive the shelter house rental fee for appears to be a necessary restenciling
ety has leased a portion of their West of every month from 9 am to 1pm. the community non-profit program. Ac- of the Explorer. The committee agreed
Gallery to the Williams County Veter- cording to Ms. Biddix, one of the rea- to table further discussions pertaining
ans Military Heritage Museum. Both If you would like more information sons Mrs. Wixom was asking for use of to Blue Line Solutions, as there are too
are excited to begin their new venture at about this topic, please contact Dr. the shelter house is that at some point many questions surrounding upcoming
a Grand Opening on May 6th, 2018 at Joshua C. Francis at (888) 492-8646 in the program, there will be a musi- legislation.
1:00 P.M. located at 619 E. Main Street ext. #4 or email at president@wcvmhm. cal guest performance on steel drums.
Montpelier, Ohio on the fairgrounds. org. Mailing address is P.O. Box 7049 This would not be conducive to the qui- Council heard the second reading of
Bryan, Ohio 43506-7049 et atmosphere needed inside the library Resolution 2018-05 approving a trans-
Pam Schroeder, Executive Director building. Council approved the request fer from the Industrial Parkway Project
without dissent. fund to the General Fund for the partial
repayment of an advance, and autho-
Ms. Biddix was also in contact with rizing the extension of the repayment
Heidi Keewan from the Northwest Ohio deadline.
Community Action Commission (NO-
CAC) about the 2018 summer lunch Council agreed to a raise in pay for
program. Last year the village hosted Officer Gary Allred, bring him to $14.50
the weekday program at the library an hour. Prior to the vote, discussion
shelter house, and it was very success- quickly shifted to, amongst other things,
ful. The program was administrated by the ongoing negotiations with the school
NOCAC, with day-to-day program man- pertaining to the pay percentages of the
agement handled by volunteers from the SRO, and whether they should go ahead
Nazarene Church. and bring Officer Allred up to full-time
status without a contract in place with
This year, NOCAC was fortunate the school.
enough to receive additional state fund-
ing which would allow Timothy can be reached at
them to hire a part-time [email protected]
seasonal person to run
the Fayette program for
roughly about 20 hours
a week at $9.75 an hour.
Ms. Keewan was inter-
ested in finding someone
local to fill this position,
so the job vacancy ad has
already been posted at the
post office, library, bank,
and village office in hopes
of helping NOCAC with
their search. Ms. Biddix
asked Council to once
again waive the shelter

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Pettisville Prom - Students Enjoy “A Night In Hollywood”

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Earth Day, 2018

Earth Day Network & ImpactPPA Earth Day Network Announces
Announce Partnership To Spread Clean Energy Focus Of 2018 Global Earth Day

Edna Adan Hospital To Receive Renewable Energy System To Power Facility

Washington D.C., March 15, 2018: benefit our work at the hospital and Earth Day Network, the organization Educating, mobilizing and activating
Earth Day Network (EDN) and ImpactPPA greatly increase available resources for that leads Earth Day worldwide on April citizens across the globe to demand that
(IPP) today announced that they have en- the women who so desperately need our 22, announced that Earth Day 2018 will governments and corporations control
tered into an agreement to promote the help,” said Edna Adan. focus on mobilizing the world to End and clean up plastic pollution;
use of clean renewable energy around the Plastic Pollution, including creating sup-
world. EDN and IPP hope to replicate similar port for a global effort to eliminate single Educating people worldwide to take
projects across the world, with the goal use plastics along with uniform regula- personal responsibility for plastic pollu-
In their first project together, IPP and of “50 by 50”— 50 projects completed by tion for the disposal of plastics. EDN tion by choosing to reject, reduce, reuse
EDN will provide a renewable energy sys- the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in by will educate millions of people about the and recycle plastics, and promoting lo-
tem to the Edna Adan Hospital in Hargei- 2020. health and other risks associated with cal government regulatory and other ef-
sa, Somaliland. The hospital provides the use and disposal of plastics, includ- forts to tackle plastic pollution.
maternity care and treatment to over “Edna Adan’s work has been an inspi- ing pollution of our oceans, water, and
21,000 women throughout Africa. ration to all of us and has been the im- wildlife, and about the growing body of Earth Day Network will leverage the
petus for Earth Day Network to join with evidence that decomposing plastics are platform of Earth Day and the growing
The health of the people of Somaliland ImpactPPA to directly improve the lives of creating serious global health problems. interest in the 50th Anniversary of Earth
is among the worst in the world. One in so many” said Kathleen Rogers, president Day in 2020 as a catalyst for global ac-
eleven children die in infancy and, every of Earth Day Network. “This initiative will From poisoning and injuring marine tion.
year, nearly 4,000 women die in child- not only showcase technology but have a life to the ubiquitous presence of plas-
birth. Founded as a maternity hospital 15 real, quantifiable, impact on people all tics in our food to disrupting human “We will mobilize our global network
years ago, the Edna Adan Hospital treats over the world who need clean energy. hormones and causing major life-threat- of NGOs, grassroots organizations,
obstetrical, surgical and pediatric cases, Clean accessible energy can provide a ening diseases and early puberty, the ex- campus youth, mayors and other lo-
and provides training for health profes- critical lifeline to life saving care.” ponential growth of plastics is threaten- cal elected leaders, faith leaders, artists
sionals as well as free treatment to many ing our planet’s survival. EDN has built and athletes, and students and teachers
patients who need special surgery. ABOUT EARTH DAY NETWORK a multi-year campaign to End Plastic to build a world of educated consum-
Earth Day Network’s mission is to diver- Pollution. Our goals include ending sin- ers, voters and activists of all ages who
The hospital is a non-profit built by sify, educate and activate the environmen- gle use plastics, promoting alternatives understand the environmental, climate
Edna Adan Ismail who returned to her tal movement worldwide. Growing out of to fossil fuel-based materials, promoting and health consequences of using plas-
homeland, Somaliland after retirement the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network is 100 percent recycling of plastics, corpo- tic,” said Rogers.
from the World Health Organization to the world’s largest recruiter to the environ- rate and government accountability and
help address grave health problems that mental movement, working with more than changing human behavior concerning
endanger the lives of women and children 50,000 partners in nearly 200 countries to plastics.
across the Horn of Africa. build environmental democracy. More than
1 billion people now participate in Earth “There is a growing tidal wave of inter-
“When we started working with EDN, Day activities each year, making it the larg- est in ending plastic pollution and some
we were looking for a project in which est civic observance in the world. www. countries and governments are already
human lives would directly benefit from earthday.org in the vanguard. Earth Day Network be-
access to clean energy. The Edna Adan lieves we can turn that tidal wave into
Hospital project does just that” said Dan ABOUT IMPACTPPA a permanent solution to plastics pollu-
Bates, President of ImpactPPA. “The de- ImpactPPA is a blockchain platform built tion,” said Kathleen Rogers, President of
veloping world needs access to clean en- to disrupt renewable energy finance and ac- EDN.
ergy. Using the blockchain we can now celerate global energy production. ImpactP-
generate power and track the energy from PA’s platform and tokenized model allows EDN’s End Plastic Pollution cam-
generation through to consumption and communities to rapidly fund and deploy paign includes four major components:
payment on a transparent and trusted clean energy solutions by untethering tradi-
platform.” tionally expensive and inefficient structures Leading a grassroots movement to
for energy financing. www.impactppa.com. support the adoption of a global frame-
“I am grateful and honored to have work to regulate plastic pollution;
been chosen by Earth Day Network and
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Ways To Reduce Household Trash

Homeowners may feel like they’re al-
ways taking out the trash. Active families
tend to generate a lot of garbage, and it’s
not uncommon to find the kitchen trash
pail overflowing each day.
A report from SaveOnEnergy found
Earth Day, 2018 that garbage production numbers are
staggering.The average American pro-
duces 4.4 pounds of trash each day.
That means the average family of four
can generate 17.6 pounds of trash a day.
Every year, Americans produce 254 mil-
lion tons of trash. The Conference Board
of Canada found Canadians produce REDUCE & REUSE... Reducing trash
more garbage per capita than any other generated at home can greatly benefit
country. the environment.

Thanks to modern sanitation systems,
which remove garbage in a timely man- into the product.
ner, it’s difficult to get a good handle on • Cook only what you can eat. The
Earth Day Network Launches Plastic just how much trash families generate. UN Environmental Program estimates
But one look at the statistics - and the that one-third of the food produced for
Pollution Calculator For Earth Day 2018 size of landfills - clearly illustrates that human consumption across the globe is
garbage is a concern. Thankfully, there wasted. Store and use leftovers efficient-
Management of plas- fight to reduce plastic pol- much more important to are ways to cut down on personal waste. ly. Stick to portion sizes when cooking,
tic waste is a global cri- lution as part of its End focus on reducing your and find uses for foods (farms may take
• Recycle as much as you can. Post
sis, making the resulting Plastic Pollution cam- own level of plastic con- a list of all items that can be recycled food scraps for pigs) before tossing them
plastic pollution one of paign for Earth Day 2018. sumption,” she adds. where you live. Make sure to separate in the trash.
the most pressing envi- “You first need to know There are a number these items from the regular trash. Seek • Compost usable items. Another way
out facilities that will recycle items that to repurpose certain food items is to
ronmental problems. As where you stand,” said of things that will lessen are not collected in curbside pickup. turn them into fertilizer. Egg shells, fruit
part of Earth Day 2018 Merino. “This plastic pol- your plastics impact: rinds, coffee grounds, and more can be
(April 22), Earth Day lution calculator will help • Avoid buying disposable products. placed in a compost heap instead of the
Network has released an you determine your to- Ask yourself every time Reusing items over and over saves mon- garbage.
online Plastics Pollution tal yearly consumption of that you are consider- ey and resources. Many disposable prod-
Calculator (https://www. disposable plastic items.” ing buying a disposable ucts are packaged in plastic, which may • Donate used items. Books, maga-
earthday.org/plastic-cal- plastic item: Do I abso- be produced with toxic substances that zines, toys, clothing, household items -
culator/) for consumers The Plastic Pollution lutely need this? Can I can leach into the environment. all of these things can be donated.
to calculate the amount Primer and Action Tool- use something else that I
of disposable plastic they kit (http://www.earthday. already have? Could I buy • Use old rags for cleaning. When • Use reusable tote bags when shop-
use in a year and make org/wp-content/uploads/ something that I can use scouring the house, opt for old rags made ping. Keep plastic shopping bags out of
plans to reduce the waste. Earth-Day-Network-Plas- long-term instead? from towels and T-shirts that are past landfills by recycling them or bringing
tic-Pollution-Primer-and- their prime. These rags can be washed along your own cloth bags to the stores.
9.1 billion U.S. tons of Action-Toolkit-updat- Prevent the creation of and reused again and again.
virgin (non-recycled) plas- ed-2.20.2018.pdf), also micro-plastics by properly • Stop junk mail. Contact companies
tic has been produced to on the website, will help disposing of plastic prod- • Mend broken items if possible. Be- to remove your name from lists of junk
date, generating 6.9 bil- consumers determine ac- ucts and being careful not fore tossing something into the trash, fig- mail. Invest in a shredder and turn junk
to toss plastic products ure out if it can be repaired. A simple fix mail into packing materials or bedding
lion U.S. tons of plastic tions they can take to near waterways, beaches may breathe a few more years of utility for pet cages.

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16 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

Girls Scouts Summer Day Camp Edon FFA Chapter Celebrates The Successes Of
To Be Hosted In Bryan & Delta The 2017-18 Year During Their Annual Banquet

PHOTO PROVIDED By: Timothy Kays cipients,” she began. “Jordan Winebern-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ner placed second, and Paige Schaffter
CAMP ... Participants of last year’s Delta Summer Day Camp hang out by a camp- placed third high individuals in Grain
fire as they learn about conservation and the outdoors. The Edon High School gymnasium Merchandising out of hundreds of stu-
was packed on the evening of April 12 dents. Paige Schaffter was a State FFA
By: Cory Johnson long standing traditions, but we keep for the 79th annual Edon FFA Chapter officer candidate, and placed third in
THE VILLAGE REPORTER evolving. Some families might recognize Banquet. the state in her proficiency area. Pres-
the ceremonies from the past, but our ton Thiel placed fourth in the state in his
Fulton and Williams Counties will material changes every year to include Prior to the business portion of the proficiency area. We had five individuals
soon play host to a pair of day camps STEM to sustainability and camping or agenda, officers, members and guests earn their American FFA Degrees this
this summer aimed at engaging young whatever a girl may be interested in,” dined on a buffet-style repast, with past fall, and we’ll have five more indi-
girls to experience the Girl Scouts pro- Buddendeck said. mashed potatoes, corn, coleslaw, rolls, viduals get their American Degrees this
gram and find an adventure in the out- and a choice of entrees including baked fall. Aidan Muehlfeld placed fourth high
doors all their own. Each camp is open to girls who are steak, ham, and arguably the best roast individual in Ohio in public speaking.
already members of local Girl Scout lamb to be found in the tri-state area. We will have two State FFA Degree recip-
The second annual Delta Summer troops, were once apart of troops, or The dessert table was loaded down with ients next month at state convention.”
Day Camp will be hosted at Delta Park, have no history with the organization cupcakes of every variety imaginable, The items that probably generated the
601 Taylor Street, on June 19-20 while whatsoever. Any girl kindergarten age and seconds of everything on the bill of most buzzing around the tables though,
the newly formed Williams County Day or older by the 2018-2019 school year fare was readily available. were those that she saved for last. “We
Camp will be held at Wesley United is welcome to participate in the camps. have logged more than 3,500 hours into
Methodist Church, 903 Center St., Bry- The cost is $25, but financial assistance The business portion of the agen- our Supervised Agricultural Experience
an. Parents can drop their girls off as is available. The experience provides re- da began with the welcome of Chapter (SAE) projects since last July. The total
early as 8:30 AM and pick them up at lief to working parents and a more edu- President, Hannah Fogel, who then in- cash income from July 2017, to now in
the end of the work day. cational environment than the typical troduced Edon-Northwest District Su- our SAEs totals over $43,000, with an
summer day care, Buddendeck said. perintendent Anthony Stevens for his average net income from all students
“This year’s curriculum is based on message to the audience. Certificates SAE’s totaling over $26,000. Members of
storytelling which takes many different “It’s an opportunity to join our com- of appreciation were presented to sup- this chapter have given back with over
forms- through art and crafts and inter- munity and build skills and character. porters of the local chapter, and plaques 2,000 hours of community service, and
pretation, but also still very much being This is really like an entry point. We’re were presented to donors at the begin- our total economic impact from SAE’s
in the outdoors and learning new skills growing and expanding the program ev- ning of the lengthy awards portion of the and community service hours totals over
at the same time,” said Sarah Budden- ery year to be accessible to every girl, program. Awards presented included $88,000, so needless to say, we’ve got a
deck, a Community Engagement Man- and the only way we can do that is to get Discovery, Greenhand, Chapter, State lot to celebrate tonight!
ager with the Girl Scouts of Western bigger and better every year,” she said. and American Degrees. The participants
Ohio. of thirteen different Career Development Celebrate they did. With all of the
Girls will soon be bringing home fliers Events were recognized, and awards achievements to be recognized, the 79th
While many traditions have remained from schools about the camps and more presented in categories of Job Interview, annual Edon FFA Chapter banquet ran
the same, the program has expanded detail will be posted in and around the Public Speaking, and Chapter and Dis- nearly four hours, and the cleanup pro-
over the years to include a vast array community. To register or ask any ques- trict Proficiency. Special recognitions cess was still underway the following
of interest areas for girls to study and tions about the opportunity, parents are included Jim Brigle and Cindy Seaman morning. It is to be expected though.
learn through a hands-on approach and encouraged to contact Sarah Budden- with Honorary Chapter Degrees, and the “Blue Jackets - Gold Standards” is not
guidance from experienced adult volun- deck at [email protected] or Distinguished Service Award, which was a mere marketing ploy in the Future
teers. (567) 225-3540. presented to Wayne Word. Farmers of America. It is the foundation
of excellence upon which this chapter
“What I love about the Girls Scouts Cory can be reached at Edon FFA Chapter Advisor, Ms. Han- has been building upon for nearly eight
right now is that we have a lot of those [email protected] nah Everetts, came to the podium to decades.
recognize special award recipients, and
to mark special achievements made dur- Timothy can be reached at
ing the year past. “We came home from [email protected]
The FFA State Convention with the State
Champion Place Grain Merchandising
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Women’s Mood Disorders Support PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
Group Starts In Wauseon
2018-19 EDON FFA OFFICERS ... Taking the reins of the Edon Chapter of the Fu-
A mood disorders support group for because they have experienced the same ture Farmers of America for 2018-19 will be President Aiden Muehlfeld, Vice-Pres-
women has been started in Wauseon feelings, and they can offer hope.” ident Alea Brandt, Secretary Taylor Brown, Treasurer Naomi Hickman, Reporter
with meetings on the third Thursday ev- Claire Radabaugh, Sentinel Tatum Schaffner, Student Advisor Addison Harding,
ery month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at All NAMI-sponsored support group Historian Shane Zulch, Parlimentarian Connor Skiles, and Chaplain Arianna How-
the First Church of God, 507 N. Fulton meetings are free and confidential. Par- ard.
St. The first meeting will be Thursday, ticipants can share, ask questions, or DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD ... Special recognitions included Jim Brigle
April 19. just listen. and Cindy Seaman with Honorary Chapter Degrees, and the Distinguished Service
Award, which was presented to Wayne Word (pictured above).
Sponsored by NAMI Four County, the For more information, call Andrea
group is open to any woman who has a at 419-583-9998 or Julie at 567-395-
diagnosed or suspected mood disorder 5620. However, women do not need to
such as depression, bipolar or any anx- call ahead to attend.
iety-related disorder.
NAMI Four County also sponsors
Mood disorders in women are quite another women’s mood disorders sup-
common with nearly 25 percent of all port group that meets on the second
women experiencing depression at some Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at
point in their lives. And, women are the Four County ADAMhs Board office,
twice as likely as men to suffer from a T-761 State Route 66 south of Archbold
mood disorder. The group is peer-fa- and on the fourth Tuesday of the month
cilitated by Julie Schantz and Andrea at 11 a.m. at the ADAMhs Board office.
Knapp.
For more information on NAMI Four
The facilitators explain, “At our sup- County and the free mental health edu-
port group meeting, you will be with cation classes and trainings that it of-
women who understand how you feel fers and its monthly meetings, visit its
website: www.namifourcounty.org.

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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 17

161st Fulton County Fair Set To Offer Top-Name Entertainment & Events

WAUSEON (Ohio) — The trees and This year’s grandstand entertainment Big & Rich, as in John Rich and Big September 2 concert and Monday, Sep-
grass may not be looking like summer, includes Rick Springfield and band on Kenny Alphin, have exerted a definite tember 3 concert are reserved. There will
but not to worry - chase away those Sunday, September 2 and country duo “gravitational pull” to modern country be a Festival Area on the track - standing
cold-weather blues with thoughts of the Big & Rich on Labor Day Monday. music. They are America’s Technicolor room only, no chairs - Festival area is on
much-anticipated summer fun — the cowboys, brother-in-arms in service to a first-come, first-serve basis.
161st Fulton County Fair. The 2018 Over the past four decades, Rick the creed that great music has no bound-
Fair starts Friday, August 31 and runs Springfield has worn many hats as an aries. Individually, John and Big Kenny Rick Springfield * Sunday, September
through Thursday, September 6. The entertainer and performer. The creator are first-rate musicians, songwriters, 2 * 7:30 p.m.
Fulton County Fair is hailed as one of of some of the finest power-pop of the producers, entertainers—and now the
the top five Fairs within the state of Ohio. ‘80s, a Grammy winning singer, song- creative force behind their own label im- Festival seating is $26; grandstand
Who can resist the midway jammed writer, and musician who has sold 25 print, Big & Rich Records. Together, they seats are $23 and $20.
packed with delicious Fair food, rides, million albums and scored 17 U.S. Top are one of the most truly original musi-
and games? Then leisurely stroll through 40 hits, including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t cal forces ever unleashed on a welcoming Big & Rich * Labor Day Monday, Sep-
the animal barns and agricultural exhib- Talk to Strangers,” and “An Affair of the world. Big & Rich have, of course, made tember 3 * Caroline Kole – opening @
its. Let’s not forget the local vendors with Heart.” He’s an accomplished actor who a career of being relatable and musically 7:00 p.m. Festival seating is $36; grand-
their treasures and the wide variety of has starred opposite Meryl Streep in the relevant since exploding into the public stand seats are $33 and $30.
craftsmanship displayed in Arts & Craft feature film Ricki and the Flash, in 2014, consciousness in 2003 as the rarest of
and Culinary areas just to name a few... Springfield was honored with a star on breeds—true country music game chang- Prices do not include regular adult
all important ingredients to the Fair’s the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located ers. With 2004’s triple-platinum Horse of Fair gate admission of $5; children 15
161 years of success. And just as im- around the corner from the first apart- a Different Color, they were able to tap and under receive free gate admission
portant is the top-name grandstand en- ment he lived in when he first arrived in into the best strands of a wide spectrum when accompanied by an adult. Parking
tertainment at a reasonable price; along the U.S. from Australia in 1971. Rick’s of popular music. is free.
with other events and activities that can latest Album “The Snake King” finds
fit into a family’s budget. Rick travelling down a dusty dirt road to Free entertainment at this year’s Fair Tickets go on sale July 10 online at
explore the blues side of his rock ‘n roll. will include the Martin Family Circus, www.fultonocountyfair.com. The Fair
an upbeat, vocal-driven family band; Ticket Office will also open on July 10,
Edon High School Choir Members Caroline Kole who surprised last year’s please check the Fair’s website for Ticket
Participate In Honor Choirs audience with her solid voice and talent. Office hours.
Also returning in 2018 are glass blow-
ing demonstrations & auction, fire safety The 2018 Fulton County Fair runs
demonstrations, and a six-horse hitch from Friday, August 31 through Thurs-
team. day, September 6, at the “Top of Ohio”
Fairgrounds, just north of Wauseon
All Grandstand seats to the Sunday, on Rt. 108 at Ohio Turnpike Exit 34.
For more information, and Fair hours,
please check www.FultonCountyFair.
com or visit them on Facebook and Twit-
ter @FultonCntyFair

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UT HONORS CHOIR ... Ten Edon students performed on April 7th with the Uni-
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direction of UT Choral faculty Dr. Brad Pierson at Doermann Theater. Pictured are
(back row, left to right) Dru Walkowski, Darius Kurtz, Trey Whitney, Thor Dunkle
(2nd row) Dr. Brad Pierson, Tamara Mills, Alyssa Lautzenhiser, Jacki Dargitz (front
row) Melody Nofziger, Kayla Kurtz, and Desi Bohn.

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BGSU HONORS CHOIR ... Darius Kurtz (center in Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018
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State University High School Mens Honors Choir and Place: FCHC Beck Meeting Room
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18 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

Music Of Queen Comes To North Central Montpelier BOE Approval
Of Contracts Part Of Latest
Board Meeting Agenda

The beloved songs of Queen are com- and Lady Bohemians are lead quartet By: James Pruitt ministrative contract with Diann Sand-
ing to life on stage at North Central. This Peggy Michael, Vada Lashaway, Emi- THE VILLAGE REPORTER ers. The board approved a continuing
year’s musical, We Will Rock You, will lie Eustace, Morgan Mitchell, along contract with Jan Roth, Yoli Saneholtz,
be presented April 20-22. It is based with Sidney McKarns, Addie Elser, Summary of the April 10, 2018 Board Daniel Stuckey and Mary Weirich.
on the songs of the British rock band Eryn Shaw, Kailey Siebeneck, Makayla of Education Meeting Listed below is the
Queen and a book by Ben Elton. It is Brown, Kimmy Knepper, Taylor Fenicle, summary of action taken by the board The board approved a two-year lim-
presented through special arrangement Grace Shipman, Macie Willson, Brenna at this meeting: ited contract with Megan Allman, Amy
with Theatrical Rights Worldwide. White, Makayla Meyers and Maizie Zim- Buck-Orndorff, Molly Collert, Ray Dau-
merman. The board accepted the following walter, Brooke Funk, Nickolas Ramos,
We Will Rock You is a futuristic tale donations: $25 from the Black Swamp Amber Wolff and Bailey Yahraus.
about a massive corporation, Global- Student production director is Peg- Arts Council to the Art Show; $4,500
soft, taking control of all music and gy Michael. Covering technical aspects from: the Athletic Boosters to Track; The board approved a one-year lim-
then allowing only computer generated of the show under student tech direc- $1,575 from: Athletic Boosters to Soft- ited contracts with Susan Cliffton, Kri-
digital music of its choice to be delivered tors Derek Morris and Josh Wehrle are ball; $2,025 from Athletic Boosters to styl Fleurkins, Michael Martinelli and
to all people on the planet. Singing, mu- Colton Schmunk, Travis Schmunk, Baseball. The board approved the fol- Connie Shoup .
sical instruments, and any expression Tyler Cheesbro, Nathan Stembridge, lowing certified contracts for 2018-
of creativity are totally banned and all Makayla Knapp and Blake Sakos. Stage 2019: Three-year limited contracts for The board approved a one-year agree-
current musical instruments have dis- crew members are Hunter Wilson, Evan Blayne Bible and Taylor Muehlfeld ment with Trent Shoup as technology
appeared. But the so called “Lost Texts” Livengood, and Makayla Miller. assistant at $10 per hour, not to exceed
are still known to exist and these pre- Two-year limited contracts for Jill 1,400 hours for the 2018-2019 school
cious “Lost Texts” have documented the Each year these shows come together Altaffer, Jayme Balasko, David Bauer, year.
history of music from years gone by. A only through the help of the following Noelle Chester, E. Bess Cooley, Lau-
group of rebels known as the Bohemi- adults who give so generously of their ren Dye, Raya Fackler, Meredith Ford, The board approved Hollie Carroll,
ans, led by Brit (Ryan France), Oz (Al- time. The pit band consists of Terry Kaylee Fortney, Chelsea Green, Brooke Susan Cliffton and Kandy Houk as
lyson Fenicle) and Buddy (Hayden Haas) Krause on percussion and returning Lamberson, Megan Lamberson, Kyle summer custodians for the 2017-2018
strive to uncover their lost music and to again are Paul and Joy Gruetter on gui- McCarle, Lester Orndorff, Megan Shil- school year.
bring down the Globalsoft Corporation. tar and Sharon Deetz on keyboard and ling, Elishah Siegel, Brock Thorp, Kaley
The two heroes of the story, Galileo (Zac as musical director. Other adults help- Thorp, Sarah Torre, Leslieann Wheeler, The board approved Barbara Fig-
Turner) and Scaramouche (Trystan Yo- ing with the overall production, ticket Brett Winslow, Caleb Wyse and Laura gins as the Recreation Center student
der), finally discover hidden musical in- sales, programs, costumes and technical Zumbaugh. supervisor beginning April 9 through
struments, which they then use to bring aspects are Kendra Ely, Marcia Geiser, June 30, 2018, as needed, not to exceed
down the head of the corporation, the Travis Creek, Julie Taylor and Linda Also included were a one-year limit- 25 hours per week at an hourly rate of
Killer Queen (Chloe Baker), after she Cochran. Ashley Kimpel, Pat Lashaway, ed contract for Lisa Tippin and Pamela $12.63 and will be paid as time sheets
eliminates her right hand man in crime, Jaymie Lashaway are doing hair and Schroeder (1/2 time home ec.) as well are submitted.
Captain Khashoggi (Josh Bailey), for al- makeup. The remarkable set design and as a one-year administrative contract
lowing Bohemians to escape. Galileo construction is handled by David Deetz, for Vicki Martinich. The board approved Robert Briner as
and Scaramouche discover in the pro- Brittany Deetz Harris and Rich Meyers. a 3-hour per day bus driver at step 1 for
cess for the very first time how to have The beautiful cast and crew pictures The board approved LeAnn Moser as the 2018-2019 school year.
a true human connection with others are provided by Lori Moore. Without the a gifted services coordinator at $335 per
rather than relying on only social me- support of these amazing adults along diem with 18 contract days and no ben- The board approved an agreement
dia connections. The two are then able with the parents of the cast and crew, efits including sick leave for the 2018- with Julian & Grube, Inc. for preparing
to send the “power of rock” around the this musical journey would not be pos- 2019 school year. The board approved the district’s financial statements on the
world to free the masses of Bohemians, sible. Troy Christman as a HS summer school cash-basis of accounting for a 3-year
enabling everyone to be musically cre- teacher beginning June 4-15. engagement beginning June 30, 2018.
ative once again. We Will Rock You will be presented at
7:30 p.m. on April 20 and 21. On April The board approved the following The board approved The Teacher Ap-
Other supporting roles are covered 22, show time is 2:30 p.m. Doors open supplemental contracts for the 2017- preciation Week Proclamation.
by Keean Livensparger as Freddie Mer- an hour in advance of each show. Pre- 2018 school year: Steven Brancheau
cury, Emilie Eustace as the head teach- sale tickets are available now. Tickets Spring Weight Room Coordinator-1 (.33) The board approved the National
er of GaGa school, Peggy Michael as the will also be available at the door. For Blayne Bible Spring Weight Room Co- Archery Tournament trip to Louisville,
lead GaGa student, Micheal Cummins prices or information, email mgeiser@ ordinator-3 (.33) David Bauer Spring Kentucky from May 10-13 and the
as Sixx and Levi Williams as Quatro. northcentralschool.org or call 419-737- Weight Room Coordinator-0 (.33) World Archery Tournament to Louisville
Taking on the role of Khashoggi’s ruth- 3403 or 419-737-2581. Kentucky from June 7-9.
less cops and also playing Bohemians The board approved the employment
are Keean Livensparger, Jerry Welch, We invite you to come along and join agreement with Jennifer Tod effective The board approved William McKin-
Hayden Haas, Micheal Cummins, Levi in the fun! We hope you will be moved April 10, 2018. ney IV as a long term substitute teacher
Williams, and Jack Bailey. to cheer, sing, and laugh a lot as our for the 2017-2018 school year.
Bohemians, who believe that there was The board approved the following
Helping fill the female roles of GaGa a “Golden Age” when kids formed their classified contracts for the 2018-2019 The board approved the administra-
Students, Teen Queens, Hand Maidens, own bands and wrote their own songs, school year. tive salary schedule for FY 2018-2020. If
once again find their “Rhapsody!” anyone has questions about this report
The board approved a one-year ad- please contact your building principal,
ministrative contract for Michelle Kan- immediate supervisor, or the superin-
nel and Jim Lee. tendent’s office at your earliest conve-
nience.
The board approved a two-year ad-
James can be reached at
[email protected]

Toledo Zoo Announces Sudden
Death Of 4-Year-Old Giraffe

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — The Toledo Zoo says its 4-year-old female Masai giraffe PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
has died. The zoo says keepers found the giraffe down and unable to get up on
Thursday. Veterinarian Dr. Kristen Thomas says the zoo euthanized the giraffe af- STUDENT RECOGNITION ... These students were honored as Students of the
ter several unsuccessful attempts to get her up. The giraffe named Bahati had been Month at Montpelier Schools April 10. (Back) High Five Club – Katelynn Foote;
battling health concerns for months. Paul Frisby – 6th grade; Zekiel Williams – 5th grade; Ryder Brown – 5th Grade and
Rebecca Waters – 3rd grade. (Front) Carter Meek – 2nd grade, Gretchen Kennedy –
Thomas says she had an unknown issue in her mouth that caused swelling, 1st grade and Mackenzie Kennedy – 1 st grade.
drooling and muscle loss. Thomas says it’s not clear if the mouth issue played a
part in why she went down. A necropsy has been planned to determine the cause
of death.

Bomber Superstars Of The Kid’s Outdoor Science
Month For Edon Elementary Camp Registration

PHOTO PROVIDED The Kids’ Outdoor Science Camp is camp and a registration form. The Wil-
held at 4-H Camp Palmer near Harrison liams SWCD is offering an $80.00 schol-
MARCH WINNERS ... (Front) Alivia Wiedner, Parker Miller, Daphne Hannaford, Lake State Park in Fayette, Ohio, and arship to Williams County residents.
Braelynn Kinch. (Middle) Hayden Palmerton, Wyatt Wheeler, Grant Spackman, is scheduled for June 4-7, 2018. This
Hope Siebenaler. (Back) Isaiah Green, McKenzie Main, Alyssa Adams, Miranda popular camp is open to youth from age Campers are supervised by a team of
Schwartz. 8 (and 3rd grade) through 14 (finishing trained teen counselors, adult staff, and
the 8th grade) living in the three-state a nurse who stays at camp throughout
area. the week. Delicious meals are provided
family style and small cabins and bunk
Exciting programs will revolve around beds help to develop friendships and so-
this year’s theme, ‘Science Camp is So cial skills.
Cool!”. Campers will explore their natu-
ral environment and enjoy outdoor ad- The capacity of this camp is large
venture with a scientific focus. Campers but not unlimited. Early registration is
will also have the opportunity to climb very important to assure acceptance, as
high ropes, hike, swim, take part in camp could fill up before the May 18th
shooting sports, or canoe along with a deadline.
host of other traditional camp activities
including crafts, evening dances and The Kids’ Outdoor Science Camp is
campfire programs. sponsored in cooperation with the Soil
and Water Conservation Districts of NW
There is a camp fee which covers all Ohio and Ohio State University Exten-
program supplies for the four-day and sion Offices of Ohio. For further infor-
three-night event including: meals, mation or to obtain a registration form
overnight accommodations, t-shirt, ac- in Williams County, please call the Wil-
tivities, and many great camp experi- liams SWCD office at 419-636-2349 Ext
ences. If you reside in Williams County, 3 or 419-636-9395 Ext 3 or visit our
please call the Williams Soil and Water website at www.williamsswcd.org. The
Conservation District for the cost of this Williams SWCD is an equal opportunity
provider and employer.

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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 19

Swanton High School Rocks One For The Ages

By: Bill O’ Connell tha Preisner, that carry the music. Ally
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Hendricks gave a commanding perfor-
mance as Sherrie and showcased her
Chances are if you sat quietly in your ability to smoothly transition from rock
seat through Swanton High School’s ballads like “Every Rose Has Its Thorns”
performance of Rock of Ages, with your to the hard and edgy hits like “Hate My-
feet, unmoving on the floor, and your self For Lovin’ You”. Her “Harden My
hands folded in your lap, you are either Heart” duet with the equally talented
an unbelievable model of restraint, or, Abby Arnold as Justice Charlier had the
more likely, you were not really there. audience buzzing when it ended.

Rock of Ages is a Broadway musical Ricky Alfsen had the crowd pulling
built primarily around the classic rock for his sweet but timid character Drew
songs of the glam metal “hair” bands of Boley, more so as Sherrie’s love interest
the 1980s which veteran director Julie than his up and down music career and
Zedlitz and her talented cast of perform- Donavan Avalos gave a very convincing
ers brought home so well that they vir- performance as the stereotypical narcis-
tually dared the audience not to sing sistic rock and roll bad boy Stacee Jaxx.
along and dance to the music.
With a sizable cast of 70, there were
The plot involves young aspiring ac- many other very good performances
tress Sherrie Christian (Ally Hendricks) such as Kendra Keefer who had several
who leaves Kansas for the bright lights solos as protester Anita Bath and Olivia
of Hollywood and rock star want-to-be Williams was superb as the heartless
Drew Boley (Ricky Alfsen) who comes and demanding German developer Hil-
to Los Angeles hoping to land a record- da Klinemann. Keeping the audience
ing contract. They meet and develop informed about certain details of the
a budding romance which is quickly show while adding some occasional lev-
sabotaged by their struggling careers ity was Damien Boyer in the role of nar-
and later, the enormously arrogant rator Lonny Barnett with help from his
rocker Stacee Jaxx (Donovan Avalos). partner and owner of the Bourbon Room
It all takes place amid a German land Dennis Dupree played by Zach Rippke.
developer’s attempt to turn the famed
but “decadent” Sunset Strip into an “Don’t Stop Believing” brought the
area known for its clean living. If the musical to a thunderous conclusion
development is allowed to take place it as the entire cast filled the stage and
will result in the demolition of the high- the aisles and the audience rose to its
ly popular Bourbon Room, where rock feet, rhythmically clapping and singing
entertainers are born and most of the along. The 1980’s have been gone for
show is set. almost three decades, but for this one
weekend at Swanton High School, they
While the plot is clever, it is the mu- made a triumphant return.
sic that carries this show and the vocal
talents of the cast along with the ac- Bill can be reached at
companying band, directed by Saman- [email protected]

PHOTOS BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF

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US Newspaper Publishers Worry About Pricier Newsprint With New Tariffs

HOT OFF THE PRESSES ... In this April 11, 2018, photo, production workers print this magnitude will be for many pub- tioned for the tariffs, arguing that Ca-
and sort newspapers at the Janesville Gazette Printing & Distribution plant in lishers very, very serious to catastroph- nadian companies had an unfair advan-
Janesville, Wis. Newspaper publishers across the U.S. already strapped by years of ic,” said Tom Slaughter, the executive tage. NORPAC, which employs about
declining revenue say they’re dealing with an existential threat: Recently imposed director of the Inland Press Association, 300 people, is the only U.S. paper pro-
tariffs on Canadian newsprint driving up their business costs. (Angela Major/The which represents about 1,500 daily and ducer making that argument.
Janesville Gazette via AP) non-daily newspapers in every state.
While our company understands the
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Newspaper nent yet. But newspaper publishers are A large metro newspaper can expect concerns recently surfaced by some
publishers across the U.S. already bracing for another blow to an industry annual increases of about $3 million in newspaper publishers, which also face
strapped by years of declining revenue that has shrunk with the loss of adver- printing costs, according to Paul Boyle, a challenging marketplace, we strongly
say they’re dealing with an existential tising revenue to the internet. senior vice president for the News Media disagree with the notion that their in-
threat: Recently imposed tariffs on Ca- Alliance. While larger papers might be dustry requires low-priced, subsidized
nadian newsprint driving up their busi- Critics of the paper tariffs say the able to survive the increase, Boyle said newsprint from Canada to sustain their
ness costs. businesses that will ultimately be smaller publications might not. own business model,” Craig Annenberg,
harmed are not Canadian paper produc- the CEO of NORPAC, said in a state-
The tariffs are a response to a com- ers, but U.S. newspapers that will have “I’ve heard from small publishers ment. The statement went on to say
plaint to the U.S. Department of Com- to cut staff and reduce publication days who’ve said, ‘I’m worried about shutting that “high-quality journalism in com-
merce from a hedge fund-owned paper to afford higher prices of newsprint — my doors,’” he said. munities across the country should not
producer in Washington state, which ar- the sheets newspapers are printed on. depend on unfairly traded inputs that
gues that its Canadian competitors are The newspaper industry employs just Boyle said his organization — for- cause material injury to a U.S. industry
taking advantage of government subsi- over 150,000 Americans, which is about merly called the Newspaper Association and American jobs.”
dies to sell their product at unfairly low 276,000, or 65 percent, fewer than two of America — is compiling a survey from
prices. The tariffs, imposed in January decades ago. its member and nearly every publisher The U.S. currently has five operat-
and increased in March, are not perma- is exploring layoffs and scaling back ing mills, including NORPAC. Three are
“To get an unbudgeted increase of news coverage. in Washington state, with one of them
partly owned by a Canadian company.
Infant Found Safe In Steve Stewart, publisher of The State Canada owns the remaining two in
Journal in Frankfort, Kentucky, told Georgia and Mississippi.
‘Baby Box’ In Northwest Indiana readers in a March 30 column that the
newspaper they were reading cost 10 Publishers say Canadian imports are
PRESS CONFERENCE ... In this Monday, April 9, 2018, photo, Coolspring Town- percent more to produce than a few not the reason for the decline of U.S.-
ship Volunteer Fire Department officials, from left, Assistant Chief Warren Smith, weeks earlier and could cost as much based paper mills, but rather a 75 per-
Lt. Chuck Kohler and Chief Mick Pawlik, talk during a news conference in Michigan as 40 percent more in a few months. cent drop in newsprint consumption
City, Ind., regarding the use of the station’s baby box a day earlier. On Nov. 7, an- He said this will result in fewer pages, over the last two decades. That has led
other baby girl was safely rescued after being left in the box. (Jon Gard/The News higher subscription costs and less local mills to switch to more profitable prod-
Dispatch via AP) content. ucts such as the boxes Amazon uses
for shipping, said Tony Smithson, vice
The newsprint tariffs reflect Presi- president of printing operations at Bliss
dent Donald Trump’s tough new ap- Communications, which owns multiple
proach to U.S. trade relations. Trump is newspapers and radio stations in Wis-
engaged in a tense standoff with China consin. The newsprint the company
over Beijing’s sharp-elbowed attempts buys all comes from Canada.
to gain access to U.S. technology. He’s
trying to renegotiate the North American Smithson said that even if every pa-
Free Trade Agreement with Mexico and per mill in the U.S. operated at full ca-
Canada. And his administration has pacity, they still would only be able to
wrangled with Canada directly over low- produce about 60 percent of the news-
priced Canadian timber imports, Cana- print consumed in the country. He said
dian barriers to U.S. dairy farmers, and that raises another concern: A scarcity
now cheap Canadian newsprint. of available newsprint if Canadian pro-
ducers decide to ship to other countries
The International Trade Commission to avoid the new tariffs.
is expected to make a final determina-
tion on the tariffs in August or Septem- “The hidden danger isn’t just in the
ber. price. ... The hidden danger is in avail-
ability,” he said.
Canadian newsprint producers be-
gan paying an average of 6.53 percent China, for example, doesn’t accept
more to export their products to the mixed-waste paper from the U.S. or
U.S. in January, when the Commerce elsewhere to produce recycled news-
Department concluded that would help print, so Chines publishers buy their
offset the foreign paper mills’ advantage product from Canada and Chinese de-
over American companies. In March, mand is high, Boyle said.
the department increased the cost by
another 22 percent after its preliminary Before a final decision on tariffs is
investigation concluded that one Cana- made, publishers can still make their
dian company, British Columbia-based case with the International Trade Com-
Catalyst, was underselling the uncoated mission, which has scheduled a hearing
groundwood paper newspapers use by on July 17. Boyle said the ITC has the
that much less. power to reject the tariffs, but Smithson
isn’t optimistic.
In response to the second increase,
Catalyst said the tariff was “without “If you think about it politically, once
merit” and that it “will continue to vig- tariffs are in place, they’re essentially
orously defend itself against an unwar- permanent,” he said. “There’s no politi-
ranted and onerous U.S. trade action.” cal capital in making a tariff go away,
because then you put a target on your-
The North Pacific Paper Company, self that says, ‘Hey, this politician is get-
which New York hedge fund One Rock ting rid of American jobs.’”
Capital Partners bought in 2016, peti-

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (AP) — For the planned. TARIFF CONCERNS ... In this April 11, 2018, photo, production handler Pat Bre-
second time in five months, an infant The girl appeared healthy and was idenbach straightens out a stack of newspapers while working at the Janesville Ga-
has been left in a baby box at a north- zette Printing & Distribution plant in Janesville, Wis. Newspaper publishers across
western Indiana volunteer fire station. taken to a hospital for care. The Indi- the U.S. already strapped by years of declining revenue say they’re dealing with an
ana Department of Child Services said existential threat: Recently imposed tariffs on Canadian newsprint driving up their
Lt. Chuck Kohler says he was on Wednesday the baby “is now in safe business costs. (Angela Major/The Janesville Gazette via AP)
scene tending to the baby girl less than hands.”
a minute after receiving a page Sunday
night. The padded, climate-controlled box
was installed about two years ago. The
The page alerted him that alarms had program allows a mother to relinquish
been triggered on the Safe Haven Baby her newborn anonymously, without fear
Box at the Coolspring Township Volun- of prosecution. Another baby girl was
teer Fire Department, near Michigan safely rescued after being left in the box
City. Kohler says everything worked as on Nov. 7.

Salima Ikram Discusses The Evolution Of The
Mummy In Upcoming Masters Series Lecture

DEMONSTRATION ... In this Monday, April 9, 2018, photo, Lt. Chuck Kohler, with TOLEDO, Ohio – Dr. Salima Ikram, the jewelry and amulets included within
the Coolspring Township Volunteer Fire Department, shows how a mother can a professor of Egyptology at the Ameri- the wrappings. The talk will also summa-
relinquish her newborn, anonymously and without fear of prosecution, using the can University in Cairo, will discuss how rize the ways in which scholars now use
Safe Haven Baby Box, in Michigan City, Ind. A baby was left inside the box Sunday, ancient Egypt has fascinated the popu- their analysis of mummies to elucidate
and Kohler said he arrived at the station less than a minute after the opening of lar imagination for centuries during a the history, economy, culture, and reli-
the box triggered an automatic alarm at the unmanned station. On Nov. 7, another free lecture on Thursday, April 19 at 6 gion of ancient Egypt.
baby girl was safely rescued after being left in the box. (Jon Gard/The News Dis- p.m. in the Peristyle. Her talk, titled “May
patch via AP) They Live Forever: Ancient Egyptian A book signing with Ikram will take
Mummies,” is the latest guest lecturer place in Libbey Court immediately fol-
in the Toledo Museum of Art’s Masters lowing her Masters Series appearance.
Series. The event is co-presented by the Copies of Death and Burial in Ancient
Archaeological Institute of America-Tole- Egypt and Divine Creatures: Animal
do Society (AIA-Toledo Society) and co- Mummies in Ancient Egypt—both writ-
incides with the current exhibition, The ten by Ikram—are available for purchase
Mummies: From Egypt to Toledo. at the Museum Store.

A highly-regarded scholar of Egyptol- Since 2011, the Masters Series has
ogy and archeology, Ikram is a frequent brought world-renowned artists, schol-
contributor to Egypt Today and Kmt, two ars, musicians and others to share their
popular Egyptological journals, and has knowledge and talents at the Museum’s
appeared in several series and specials Peristyle. The series is sponsored in part
for Discovery Channel, National Geo- by the TMA Ambassadors.
graphic Channel, and the BBC. She also
served as an advisor for the 1999 movie The Mummies: From Egypt to Toledo
The Mummy, starring Brendan Frasier. is on view through May 6, 2018 and is
sponsored by Block Communications,
Ikram’s lecture will explore the histo- Inc., KeyBank, Taylor Cadillac, and the
ry of mummies from their inception, into Ohio Arts Council with additional sup-
their most recent incarnations in Egypt. port from 2018 Exhibition Program
The evolving details of mummification Sponsor ProMedica. Admission to the
over time will be explained, with atten- exhibition is free for Museum members
tion paid to methods of wrapping, and and $10 for nonmembers, with discount-
ed tickets.

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Stryker Local School District Quietly Staying WCGS Learns Basics Of
Ahead Of The School Security Curve Using Newspapers For Research

By: Timothy Kays grate with the current security system On April 9th, Pam Lash, WCPL Li- tificate, death certificate, divorce decree
in a way that boggles the imagination. brary Assistant and WCGS member is the definitive proof.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER There will be an installation of small, demonstrated the basics of how to use Newspapers.com is a subscription

Everywhere you turn today, the con- round discs in the rooms and halls newspapers.com and Google News News- site that cost $79.95 per year. You can
versations include something about along with the new system. In their in- paper Archive. newspapers.com is a browse newspapers by country, state
establishing and maintaining security ert state, they appear as unassuming subscription site. Google News Newspa- and city. When you find an article you
in local school districts. The subject is white discs. Once the system is activat- per Archive is a free site. want, you can “clip” it, save it and even
red meat for the news media, and gives ed though, the Smart Tubes signal the When using newspapers for your re- add it directly to your Ancestry tree.
them ample opportunities to blather discs to turn on the red LEDs inside of search ALWAYS document your source Attendees were provided examples of
and bluster. them, indicating a lockdown in process. in the following manner: Record the abbreviations that should be employed
The Smart Tubes will begin stream- Name of newspaper, the Place of publica- in search criteria. Examples of other
It seems that the storm of cacopho- ing tactical information to Mr. John- tion, the Day of the week for the Issue, search techniques were given. While
ny is raging almost everywhere...except son, allowing him to see where the the Date of the issue …as day - month Googles News Newspaper Archive is a
for the Stryker Local School District. initial alarm was raised. “I’ll know the - year, the Page number AND the column free source, it is incomplete. It began in
Stryker has remained unusually quiet location,” Mr. Johnson explained. “Let’s (s) number. You will need this informa- 2006 and in 2011 additions to the col-
in the midst of the maelstrom, with no say that it happened in the high school tion if you ever have to relocate your arti- lection were suspended. It is a browsing
public posturing being done...and for end. I can go in and turn the red lights cle. EXAMPLE: Bryan Times (Bryan,OH), only site. You cannot print or easily save
good reason. Stryker has long been green in the elementary, and they can Wednesday, 24 April 1908, p2 c4-6. screen images.
ahead of the curve in school security; evacuate. Pretty cool!” While this is a
they just don’t go announcing it to the great feature, it only scratches the sur- Decide where and how you are going The purpose of the WCGS is the pres-
world. Their calm port in the storm may face of the awesome technology of the to store your newspaper article. Will it ervation of county records and family
well be drawing some extra scrutiny in Smart Tubes. be a printed copy, a computer file or a research. Monthly meetings are held the
the near future though, as they take retyped version of the article? Will you second Monday of each month, exclud-
the cutting edge even further out front. “Let’s say that someone is going attach it to your Ancestry tree? Is the im- ing July and August, in the Harmon
down the hall, and they start firing,” age large enough to be readable? Will you Room of the West Annex of the Bryan
Amongst other security practices Mr. Johnson said. “The Smart Tube will archival protect it? Public Library. For further information
currently in operation inside the school immediately signal the lockdown, tell concerning WCGS, email Pat Goebel wc-
facility is a system that was quietly in- me the caliber of the firearm, whether Things to keep in mind: births, deaths, [email protected], visit the Website at
stalled during the most recent Christ- it’s a handgun or rifle, and tell me the marriages, divorces, etc. are published www.wcgs-orgs.com, or write to WCGS,
mas break, when there were no kids location. All this information can be fed in the newspaper BUT did they actually PO Box 293, Bryan, OH 43506.
present in the building. When activat- happen? Only a copy of the marriage cer-
ed, this system secures the individual
rooms during a lockdown emergency. to law enforcement.” The Smart Tubes
Once an active threat is identified and are capable of recognizing 256 different
lockdown protocol is engaged, the new cartridges and calibers, and reporting
system prevents anything short of a the same in real time.
bulldozer from entering the room. The If someone is attempting to access
practice of ramming through or shoot- the school interior by breaking out a
ing out a standard lock becomes an ex- window, the Smart Tubes will detect
ercise in futility. the glass breakage, and automatically
initiate lockdown protocol. These Smart
Once activated, the system turns the Tubes will be scattered throughout the
standard schoolroom door into some- entire building, and will be entirely in-
thing akin that of one found on a vault. distinguishable from their standard
The door becomes a reinforced wall that LED siblings, making the surveillance
can withstand 16,000 pounds of pres- entirely unavoidable, unlike a video
sure per square inch. No one is going to camera that can easily be neutralized.
kick or ram their way through it, and If all of this has you wondering how it
nobody is going to be able to shoot their can be done, don’t take too much time PHOTO PROVIDED
way through the lockdown system. It pondering the points mentioned above.
will remain in place for the duration The reason? While this is indeed a new NEWSPAPER BASICS ... (Front) L-R: JoEllen Culbertson, Judy Shilling, Alice
of the event, providing a secure place upgrade that is still being finalized and Mueleman, Pat Goebel 2nd row - JoAnn Allison, Anita Brandeberry, Bill Priest, Lyle
to hide for all inside the room until the & Angela Brigle.
threat is cleared. The system was pur-
chased and installed with funds from a fine-tuned, the developer is already
Rural Education Achievement Program working on an upgrade of the upgrade,
(REAP) grant. The taxpayers of Stryker
did not have to shoulder one cent of the Fort Wayne Children’s Zooallowing for expanded and more diver-
expense. sified data to be collected and streamed
by the Smart Tube system.
While that alone is impressive, the
developer of the system has designed Renovating Monkey Exhibit“Working with the company, we will
another system that will not only in- be the first district in the State of Ohio
tegrate with the current system, it will to have this second level of protection
upgrade it with features that sound like through their system,” Mr. Johnson
they came from the Starship Enterprise. said. “I’ve got a Trustee from Northwest
“The upgrade to the system will make State coming to look at our system. I’ve
the current (system) like pulling the fire got Holgate Schools coming in a week
alarm,” said District Superintendent, and a half to look at our system. There
Nate Johnson. Once engaged, it will tell are other schools that have the system,
the entire district to go into lockdown but we are the only ones to go to the
protocol. This will be achieved through next step. We’re going to be earmarking
something called, ‘Smart Tubes’. some of future REAP money for this,
and the remainder will be paid out of
This is going to take some explain- the Permanent Improvement fund.”
ing, but as that explanation is made, “The inventor/owner...we talk about
please bear in mind that although it twice a month,” Mr. Johnson said. “I
may well sound like it, it is NOT science took a chance on him; he took a chance
fiction. This is technology far ahead of on us, and we’re working together very
the cutting edge. well. I called him one day recently, but
he didn’t answer. He called me back
The Stryker School is undergoing about an hour and a half later, and said
a change in their lighting system. The that he was sorry, but he was meeting
old mercury fluorescent light tubes with the Mayor of Detroit and the De-
that have been the industry standard troit Superintendent.”
for generations, are being replaced by You probably have not been aware RENOVATIONS ... In this Sept. 22, 2011 photo, a baby swamp monkey hangs on to
LED tubes. Not only are these tubes of the security systems in place at the its mom, Brie, while nursing at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo in Fort Wayne, Ind.
much more energy efficient and longer Stryker Schools until now, but the es- (AP Photo/The Journal Gazette, Cathie Rowand) NEWS-SENTINEL OUT
lasting, they do not require toxic ele-
ments in order to operate. Hundreds sence of a good defense is to not put all
of fixtures are installed in the ceilings of your details out into the general pop-
of rooms and hallways throughout the ulation...and for good reason, there has FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — A north- exhibit, new filtration tanks for sea li-
school, each carrying multiple tubes. obviously been many details left undis- east Indiana zoo’s capuchin monkey ex- ons and improvements to food areas
closed. We are, after all, talking about hibit will close for about a year for reno- for visitors. The otters will be housed in
As the old fluorescent tubes are re- vations. their old exhibit until the new space is
placed, some of the fixtures will receive the protection of the children of an en- The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo be- ready, so visitors will still be able to see
an LED tube that looks just like all the tire village. “We just want our commu- gan more than 30 improvements worth the animals.
other LED tubes that are going in...but nity to know that we’ve taken our safety about $7.1 million over the winter. Con- “The monkeys will be happy, the ot-
with a major twist. These tubes, ran- measures to this level the best that we struction will still be in progress when ters will be happy, our guests will be
domly inserted in the existing fixtures, can, with the resources that we have, the zoo opens for the season April 21. happy and I’ll be happy,” said Jim An-
are the Smart Tubes, and they are the in order to protect our students,” Mr. The zoo will spend some of the funds derson, the zoo’s director.
stuff of Star Trek-envisioned technol- Johnson said. to make the Monkey Island exhibit more Funds for the improvements came
ogy. Not only do they provide illumina- Mission accomplished. visible. The exhibit has been relatively from donations, zoo revenue and en-
tion like their siblings, but they inte- unchanged since 1965. Plans also fea- dowment proceeds.
Timothy can be reached at ture constructing a new building to The projects are part of the zoo’s
[email protected] house the capuchin monkeys. Other
Journey to the Heart of the Zoo initia-
monkey species won’t be affected by the tive, which aims to give visitors a bet-
Lutheran Social Services Inform Public work and will remain on display. The ter direct view of the animals when they
monkey exhibit will reopen next year. first walk into the zoo, Anderson said.
Other zoo upgrades include an ex- More than 650,000 people visited the
Of May Being Mental Health Month panded viewing area for the sea otter zoo last year, he said.

Lutheran Social Services of North- relationship with the courts, physicians Local Democratic Party
western Ohio is your ministry partner in and law enforcement for treating people
offering evidence based, compassionate, struggling with addictions.
licensed, accredited mental health ser- Alcohol and other drugs impact in-
vices delivered by people you know and dividuals and families and touch every
trust. As some people have said we are
“large enough to serve your needs and Holds Five County Dinnerarea of life: work, finances and relation-
small enough to care.” ships. Recovery happens at LSS Arch-
bold through personalized services from The Democratic Party held a five coun- issues needing addressed.
• Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the warm, caring and friendly counselors. ty dinner gathering on April 3 at North- Ms. Howe-Gebers introduced primary
U.S. - 4.3 million- experiences mental We are here to help you improve your west State Community College. Delta’s candidates for the May 8 Primary Elec-
illness that substantially interferes with quality of life, make better decisions, Frank Michalkiewicz, Fulton County tion. Some candidates spoke and others
major life activities. and live a stronger, more balanced life. Party Chair, was joined by Charles Bal- were named. Over one hundred attended
A wide range of behavioral health ser- ke of Defiance County, Dawn Bischoff of the dinner and expressed concerns and
• Approximately 1 in 5 youth aged vices for people of all ages with issues Henry County, Brandon Webler of Pauld- issues of the nation as well as local level
13-18 experiences or will experience a such as, depression, anger, anxiety, ing County, and Paul Duggan of Williams needs.
severe mental disorder at some point in grief and loss, domestic violence, school County. Frank Michalkiewicz also expressed a
their lives. adjustment issues, trauma, alcohol and Gwen Howe-Gebers, Henry County need for school leader to give eligible stu-
drug addictions, are served by state li- Prosecuting Attorney, served as Mistress dents a chance to register to vote prior to
Throughout the four county area we censed, highly qualified clinicians. of Ceremony. The State Democratic Chair the election as well as to invite candidates
provide the highest quality, compassion- For more information regarding LSS gave a keynote speech, which was inter- from both parties to speak at assemblies
ate and evidence based counseling that services, call 419.267.5528. rupted by standing applause as he listed at the schools. (Information provided)
is proven to strengthen and change lives.
LSS Archbold has a close and trusted

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Hilltop High School Honor Roll For Third Nine Weeks

B AVERAGE OR ABOVE Haleigh Hamrick-Sharp SOPHOMORES Ben Wieland Hannah Stickney Gabe Matthews
*DENOTES ALL A’S Christian Risner *Brianna Bell FRESHMAN Hayden Tarkington Avrie Reed
Molly Roesch *Zakk Horton *Tayler Bleikamp McKenna Wendorf
SENIORS Collin Todd *Emmi Ryan *Kodi Brenner Julia Schuurman
*Jeremiah Miller Mitchel Tule Emily Banks *Taryn Grant Chase Whitman Matthew Wyse
Stefanie Weaver Hayden Brown *Jadyn McClary 8TH GRADE 7TH GRADE
*Aubrey Wyse Devin Wendorf *Stephanie Moncaleano *Jimmy Bell
Jack Blaisdell Lilly Dunsworth *Joe Reamsnyder *Bryce Buehrer Jayma Bailey
Baron Bleikamp JUNIORS Ethan Eberly *Hannah Riley *Ella Calvin Jaden Bowers
Kara Brown *Nash Kuney Josh Fugate *Jaden Rising Olivia Engel
Victoria Murdaugh Luis Ayala Aguilera *Arleigh VanArsdalen *Jamie Chester Evan Felske
Steven Riley Blake Funkhouser *Laurynn Wieland *Kacy Connolly
Sam Shilling Zou Bauer Jay Garrett Treven Bauer *Ian Hoffman Aiden Funkhouser
Chase Williams Aubrie Calvin Haley Geis Sara Barnum *Hunter Leupp Garrett Girrell
Shanti Wyse Easton Heer Katie Geis Emmitt Burdine *Olivia McKinney Mia Hancock
Hannah Reamsnyder Emaleigh Fickle *Ragen Roesch Levi Houser
FOUR-COUNTY Christopher Rhoades Kayleen Jennings Dalton Flory Chloe McAfee
SENIORS Kyra Knapp Michael Garcia Lana Baker Natalie Nofziger
FOUR-COUNTY Alexia Long Breanna Lehnartz Leanna Baker Elijah Perkins
*Becca Miller JUNIORS Americus Maddox
*Leslie Schroeder Isaac McKinney Brody McNeal Tori Bauer Gabrielle Rodriguez
*Chelsea Stickney *Samantha Appleton Morgan Norden Aleena Rau Chascity Brehm Ranie Roesch
Kurestin Bowers *Veronica Murdaugh Connor Schlosser Keely Burdine Madisyn Routt
Blue Repp Ethan Siebenaler Ericka Dennison Maggie Ryan
Trenton Figy Jazlynn Fickle Kendall Roth Annika Wright
Brandon Franks Hunter Franklin Madelyn Schaper Trey Fuller Kyla Zuver
Audrey Funkhouser Dan Shilling Andyn Haynes
Josh Pace Katelynn Smith Alexandra Horton
Kaedin Gigax Haley Stephens Elisabeth Summers Jozlyn Jones
Elijah Kuszmaul
Braden Yates

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 50 YEARS AGO and Mrs. Nelson Simmons on West Unity has been named vance to state competition.
REPORTER April 1968 April 11. a Tree City USA city for the Karen Hinkle, daughter of
ESTABLISHED 1878 12th year in a row.
Allen Stoner, of West Unity, A daughter was born April Mrs. Edna Hinkle, was gradu-
130 YEARS AGO won the first place trophy in 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Don Callan. The Stryker United Brethren ated recently from Warner’s
April 1888 the annual model car contest at Church will be dedicated on Beauty College and is employed
the Williams 5-cent to $1 store 50 YEARS AGO April 19. by the Harper Method Beauty
The creamery will soon com- in West Unity. April 1968 Salon in Defiance.
mence operation. Hilltop students will present
The West-Unity Brady Town- Paul Dangler has been se- the Spring Musical “The Music 50 YEARS AGO
B.F. Neff has purchased the ship firemen battled a blaze at lected to go to Boys State. Al- Man” on April 24 & 25. April 1968
tile factory at this place. the property of the Unity As- ternate is Jim Frank Senior.
phalt and Paving Company. Dr. David Nicholls has re- Annabelle Hake will be pres-
Olin Kenyon leaves for Vir- Loss was $10,000. Master Sergeant Jack Gar- signed as the Superintendent ident of the Northwest Mothers
ginia. J.C. Webb is railroader, a ber recently returned home of Stryker Schools. Club next year. Lynette Stick-
brakeman on the CJ&M. STRYKER ADVANCE from Vietnam. ney will be vice-president, Verle
ESTABLISHED 1884 Orlyss Sauder passed away Bowles, Secretary and Connie
120 YEARS AGO THE ADVANCE at the age of 91. She was a Bidwell as treasurer.
April 1898 110 YEARS AGO REPORTER Charter Member of The Pine
April 1908 Grove Mennonite Church. A new industry has located
Forty of Grace Weaver’s (1976 MERGE) in Edon and the firm began op-
friends surprised her in honor A school teacher in a neigh- Sarah Wyse a Hilltop senior erations in the former Tomato
of her birthday. borhood vicinity felt that one (FORMALLY has been chosen as a delegate Canning Co. warehouse April
of her pupils was not as clean STRYKER ADVANCE to the National Youth Science 29. Doug Lafountaine is the
W.H. Spence is getting ma- as he ought to be so she wrote & WEST UNITY REPORTER) Camp. owner-manager.
terial ready to build a house his mother to have Willie take
on his lot where the Church of a bath as he did not smell very 40 YEARS AGO EDON COMMERCIAL 40 YEARS AGO
God Bethel stood. good. The mother wrote back: April 1978 April 1978
“Willie ain’t no rose, don’t smell 75 YEARS AGO
110 YEARS AGO him. Learn him.” (How’s that George Simmons has been April 1943 Mrs. Thelma Durr returned
April 1908 for corn?) named President of the Citizens home Sunday from a week visit
National Bank. Oren Rude and family will with Mr. & Mrs. Pat Kelly and
Eli Rogers passed away at A daughter was born to Mr. move next week into Ms.Leafey family of Oregon, Ohio.
the home of his brother. and Mrs. Ray Janney. Phil Guimond is spelling Eyster’s property vacated by
champion for Williams County. Lamar Shoup and family who Helping Sam Fry celebrate
The Defiance District Coun- Stryker is now better kept He is a student at Hilltop. moved to Montpelier Saturday. his 82nd birthday were Mr. &
cil met with the Home and For- than the average town, let us Mrs. Russell Kuckuck, Mr. &
eign keep it the best kept village in 30 YEARS AGO 70 YEARS AGO Mrs. Lamar Parks, and Mr. and
Northwest Ohio. April 1988 April 1948 Mrs. Clara Tutle of Ashley, Ind.
Missionary Convention at
West Unity, April 6, with elder Miss Gertie Creamer and Brook Oberlin and Jason Mr. & Mrs. Carl Berry an- Mrs. Donna Price, Mrs Trina
J.F. Harshbarger presiding. Mr. Charles Bernath were unit- Waldvogel shared the Boys nounce the birth of a son Mel- Hake and Mrs. Karen Whitney
ed in marriage at the home of Basketball MVP honors pre- vin Carl, born April 13. went to the Blade relays at To-
Born to Mr. and Mrs. F.P. the bride’s parents. sented at the Stryker Winter ledo last Sunday.
Philips, April 20, a daughter. Sports The Garden Club held their
100 YEARS AGO regular meeting an also hosted 20 YEARS AGO
100 YEARS AGO April 1918 Awards. Stacey Smith was a farewell party for Rev. and April 1998
April 1918 MVP for girls and Brian Car- Mrs. E.F. Klingensmith who are
Leonard Davis and Elsie lin for wrestling. Kent Juillard moving to New Douglas, III. The Manufacturing Engi-
Samuel Sprout, age 76, Simmons of near Evansport of Stryker, artist and sculptor, neering Technology Tech Prep
passed away March 20. were married on March 28. will have his works on display 60 YEARS AGO students teamed up with local
at the Stryker Library during April 1958 industry to participate in the
Vernon Cook died March 20 90 YEARS AGO National Library week. Regional Tech Prep Showcase.
at his home near Clays Cor- April 1928 Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Kline and
ners. Orval and Berneda Wyse family has as Sunday dinner Sue and Larry Lloyd have
Services were held for Frank will celebrate their 25th wed- guests Mr. & Mrs. John Kline found the experience of host-
90 YEARS AGO Johnson whose death occurred ding anniversary with a Open and Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Gier of ing a foreign exchange student,
April 1928 unexpectedly. House. Jackson. The dinner honored Rodrigo Cunha, to be a very
the 21st birthday of Lamar and rewarding experience as they
Cleo Joyce Heist, daughter 80 YEARS AGO Amy Graber and Chris- also Ralph’s birthday. learn about Rodrigo’s Brazilian
of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peters, April 1938 tie Waldvogel won the Stryker culture, and he learns about
passed away April 1. Mental Math contest. James Fisher, Howard Par- rural America from them.
Martin V. Sines, 69, died in rish and Martin Zulch placed
Preliminary steps were tak- Evansport on April 14. 20 YEARS AGO second in the District I land
en on Thursday for the organi- April 1998 judging contest. They now ad-
zation of the Exchange Club for Margaret Radabaugh was
West Unity. chosen as queen of Ohio Wes- 1962: STRYKER 7TH GRADE BASKETBALL
lyn University.
The spring meeting of the TEAM ... Pictured above are (left to right): Phillip Lash, Ralph Ruffer, Joe Rangel, Terry
Methodist Brotherhood of Wil- The alfalfa plant here was Perkins, Ron Andres, Darrell Peugeot, Donald Ruffer, Dean Sullivan, Ronald Franks,
liams County was held on Tues- badly damaged by fire and the Don Carroll, John Waldfogel, Oscar Hancock, Coleman Rupp. Kneeling: R.D. Rex-
day, with 260 men present. upper section and machinery Coach, Gardner Stuckey-Manager.
being destroyed.
Married April 8, Nina Vande-
veer and Kenneth Altaffer. 70 YEARS AGO
April 1948
80 YEARS AGO
April 1938 Suzanne Planson became
the bride of George DeVaux at
Cars driven by Harry Beals Fort
and Ed Shilling collided at the
Gleaner Hall Corners, north- Wayne on April 3. A son was
east of town. They were badly born to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne
bruised. Roan of Montpelier on April 6.

Water rates for the village A daughter was born to Mr.
have been set at $15 a year for and Mrs. Maurice Gentit April
6,000 gallons a quarter. 15.

70 YEARS AGO Mr. and Mrs. Otis Hitt are
April 1948 the new proprietors of the
Wolves’ Den purchased from
Charles Gallutia was elected Vernon Leach.
as the 20th President of the
West Unity Lions Club. The Rev. Robert Cox, pastor
at the Oak Grove United Breth-
Born to Mr. and Mrs. George ren Church, was ordained at
Allion, April 6, a boy. conference.

60 YEARS AGO 60 YEARS AGO
April 1958 April 1958

Mrs. Max Yager entertained A daughter was born to Mr.
eight girls Saturday afternoon
in honor of her daughter Nan-
cy’s 10th birthday.

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Fulton County Furniture Bank Fills A Open Hands Caring

Needed Call To Service In Community Hearts Needs Volunteers With
and the Napoleon area in
Henry County, there are Hearts Of Compassion
few facilities like it within
an hour’s drive.
Those in need are not
required to go through
any social service agency
or provide any income
verification- there are
truly no strings attached.
Rohrs is quick to point
out, however, that while
they take in new items ev-
ery week, they are not al-
ways able to meet a spe-
cific need, but everyone
tends to leave with some-
thing in tow on Saturday
PHOTO BY CORY JOHNSON, STAFF mornings.
MOVERS... Mike Cowgill (left) and Jerry Rohrs load a To donate, volunteer,
couch onto a trailer for an early morning delivery to an or get more information, PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
Archbold home. interested parties are en-
couraged to call St. Mar- READY TO SERVE ... Cheryl Sanders (at center) and her all-volunteer team at Open
By: Cory Johnson wipers from the Wauseon tin’s Lutheran Church at Hands Caring Hearts are passionate about serving the needs of those less fortunate
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Walmart, just to name a in Williams County.
few. Even the items vol-
unteers think they’ll never (419) 445-4656. There is
First formed as a min- find a home for are usual- a constant need for dish- morning operations to Arlene Melroy.
istry of Lutheran So- ly scooped up with delight es and refrigerators along By: Timothy Kays To handle the large volume of peo-
within a few months after
cial Services, the Fulton someone’s previously un- with mattresses, couch- THE VILLAGE REPORTER ple in need, you must have a heart of
fruitful search has ended, es, and household appli- compassion for people...no matter what
County Furniture Bank Rohrs said. ances. Rohrs encourages Centered in the New Life Worship station in life from which they may
has expanded over two donating a few items as a Center in Bryan, the Open Hands Car- come. Cheryl is all that, and it shows.
decades to serve hun- Mike Cowgill moved to great alternative to estate ing Hearts food pantry is the largest of Looking out the door into the hallway
dreds of individuals and Archbold just a few years auctions, as well. its kind in Williams County. The need is where the people are coming in, Cher-
families needing furniture ago with next to nothing ever present, and the foot traffic of cli- yl is frequently on the receiving end of
and appliances well past in his possession follow- “I really enjoy hearing entele is the proof. It takes nearly thirty greetings, smiles and waves...and she
the county line. Their ing a divorce. He found the feedback from peo- dedicated volunteers to run all of the returns them all with a smile. “Even if
storage unit, housed in solace in the furniture ple who get things they phases of this outreach ministry, and you’re tired, you can see the need,” she
space donated by Sauder bank- which he credits to need and have no way to one very special volunteer to coordinate said; “How can you walk away from peo-
Woodworking, sits just being essential to helping buy or rent or come up them all...Cheryl Sanders. ple like this?”
west of D&G Welding on him get back on his feet. with in any other way …
West Barre Road in Arch- Now Cowgill can be found It doesn’t always take a It’s not just a passing statement say- Open Hands Caring Hearts is always
bold and has continually four to five days per week special talent to volun- ing that the Open Hands Caring Hearts looking for compassionate volunteers
grown as the need in the helping Rohrs pick-up teer. You don’t have to be food pantry is the largest of its kind in like Cheryl and her team members. If
community has done the donations and make de- a craftsman or anything Williams County. The Toledo Food Bank you have a heart for the people, then
same. liveries. specialized- and I’m none sees it the same way, and has asked Cheryl would love to talk with you. “You
“I’m amazed at the of those things- so this Cheryl to take a seat on their Advisory can call our main number at 419-636-
amount of people and “I know how much sort of works for us,” he Board as the representative from Wil- 5036,” she said. “That’s the Open Hands
families who have saved people need it from ex- said with a smile. liams County. The numbers served var- Caring Hearts number. One of our vol-
and scraped up just perience, so I like help- ies, but on the average there are around unteers answers the phone as much as
enough [money] for an ing those who don’t have There’s no eye-catch- 140 individuals served by Open Hands she can, while still having her own life.
apartment but don’t have anything because they’re ing showroom, nor any Caring Hearts every week, receiving not We’re also on Facebook. People message
any way to furnish it. All always so grateful. That flashy advertising. They just food, but also clothing, paper and me there, and I respond. Our e-mail is
the furniture they’re gon- makes it all worth it for have virtually no social hygiene products. [email protected].
na need, they don’t have, me,” he said. media presence or even Drop me a message, and I’ll respond
so we try to provide that a permanent street ad- Cheryl began volunteering with Open there, or you can just stop in. Our big-
assistance wherever we While the charity is dress. Yet, a simple pick- Hands Caring Hearts in 2010. “We prob- gest need is people that can lift, because
can,” said Jerry Rohrs, a mainly supported by up truck, trailer, donated ably had ten people on Monday nights,” we get around 10,000 pounds of food in
founding volunteer of the St. Martin’s Luther- wearhouse space, and the she recalled. “It just kept growing, grow- each week. That’s a lot of food to move
project. an Church and Fulton big hearts of a few volun- ing and growing.” With the growth came around and arrange, so we need people
No matter the weather, County Christmas Cheer, teers have been enough the need for expansion. As Cheryl re- that can lift. That’s not it, though. We’ve
the doors of the “show- Rohrs says he averages to fill a crucial need in called, Tony Blad guided the construc- got a computer person. We’ve got a
room” open up every Sat- 10 to 12 thousand miles northwest Ohio for the tion of an addition, and secured a truck greeter. There’s a lot of different things.”
urday morning at 8:00 AM per year picking up dona- past 20 years. for food pickups and transportation.
tions and making deliver- When he moved to North Carolina, op-
ies. “We also benefit the erations were turned over to Greg Abate.
people who have stuff to When Greg passed away recently, Cher-
with typically no less than give away. A lot of times, it Cory Johnson may be reached at yl took over the program, handing off the Timothy can be reached at
10 people already lined really is the only alterna- [email protected]. [email protected]
tive to a landfill,” he said,
up to shuffle through the citing that while they try
maze of donations. At to stay in Fulton County
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stands from the Holiday We appreciate your service!
City Ramada, a box of
crutches from a chiro-
practor’s office, and doz-
ens of pairs of windshield

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THE VILLAGE REPORTER ASKS FULTON COUNTY RESIDENTS

Why Is Volunteering Important To You?

Compiled By: Cory Johnson Giving my cheerful service without a reward is my duty I like to help others. If there’s some small thing I can
THE VILLAGE REPORTER to my community. It is the embodiment of what scouting do to make life better for someone who needs it I’ll do it.
was built on and is a daily requirement. It is one of the
I am a staff member but I truly value each and every greatest things I can do to serve my part. Dee Jackson
person who works with our organization from our adult FCHC Auxiliary
members of HC3 to our young people in our YAC program.
They understand that they TRULY can make a difference Carter Nofziger It is an opportunity to give back and provide opportu-
in their families, their communities, their state and the
world. My two favorite quotes are Gandhi’s “If you want Boy Scout Troop 8, Wauseon nities to those in the community who may not be able to
to change the world, be that change you wish to see in
the world and Margaret Mead’s quote: “Never believe that Volunteering is important to me because I love helping achieve some things on their own.
a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, out. I like to give something back to the community. I also
that is all who ever had.” like helping out because I like to develop new skills and Billy Meyer
make a difference with the people around me. Rotary International
Beth Thomas
Healthy Choices Caring Communities (HC3) Jasmin Jimenez It just helps people and it makes me glad.

National Junior Honor Society- Wauseon Joshua Freestone

We get to help others all around and make things bet- National Junior Honor Society- Wauseon

I believe that in order to have a happy and healthy ter for all, Volunteering is important to me because I love to see
community we all have to step up and lend a hand. Terri Lane, Jolana Schenkel, Tavi Hawkins the impact that I can have on people’s lives, even if it is
Girl Scouts only a small one. I love taking time out of my day to make
Tante Lovins someone else’s better.
United Way of Fulton County Volunteering Is important to me because there’s so
many people out in this world that need help and if I can Alexa Wilson
Volunteering is super important to me because there find a way to be a part of helping The people that need as- Archbold FCCLA
are so many things in the world to be changed. Every day
we are faced with the problems in our communities, coun- sistance I want to be there helping. Volunteering is important to me because everyone fac-
tries, and world, and that has always been overwhelming Trey Schroeder es different challenges throughout life, and taking time
to me. Having the opportunity to reach out into my com- Wauseon FFA Chapter out of your day to let others know there are people in this
munity and lend a hand is something that helps counter-
act that overwhelming feeling for me. I enjoy being able to world who care and want to help is the kindest gesture
use the health, wealth, and motivation I’ve been blessed I give back to the girls to teach them that you can do someone can do.
with to better my community! anything you want. It’s important to give back and always
help others. MacKenna Whitacre
Sarah Schwan Archbold FCCLA
HC3 Youth Advisory Council
Valerie Moreno
Girl Scouts Volunteering is important to me because I get to help
people in and out of my community. It is special to me
I like volunteering because I like knowing that I am because I get the satisfaction of doing something good in
It’s a chance to give back to a community and show helping people for the better of my community. God has this sometimes dark and hopeless world. Volunteering
love and support for others. I believe we were put on this gave me the best option by being able to help people in my shows that people are capable of helping others without
Earth to serve a greater purpose and volunteering is just school and community. receiving benefit for themselves. Knowing that I made a
one way to do that. Macy Gerig difference in someone’s life is the most rewarding thing
National Junior Honor Society- Wauseon about volunteering!
Ashley Prentiss
Girls on The Run Hannah Bowers
Archbold FCCLA
It’s a great feeling knowing you were able to help To serve others while using any gifts I may have. Also
change a person’s life no matter how big or small the do- to help grow up the next generation.
nation or gesture is, just knowing you could help make a Jodelle Sparks Volunteering is important to me because I know that I
difference. Girl Scouts of Western Ohio can help out others in they local community that need it.

Carrie Jo Mull Because volunteering helps the community and gets Lily Delgado
Worthington Steel Community Involvement Committee your name out there in the Community. Archbold FCCLA

The fair was an important part of my childhood with 4H Zeph Siefker I believe in giving back to the community you live in.
and Jr Fair Board . So i want to continue to make it great National Junior Honor Society- Wauseon I believe the volunteer FD is the hub of the community.
for future generations to enjoy.
All of the members of the volunteer FD give up time and
Amy Pennington It helps make the community a better place for future family events to unselfishly give back to the community.
Fulton County Fair Auxiliary generations and myself.
Robert Stillion

Marie Hutchinson Gorham Fayette Fire Department

Volunteering is important to me because helping oth- National Junior Honor Society- Wauseon Volunteering is important to me because I think that
ers makes the world a better place. If nobody helped any-
body, each and every one of us would struggle greatly. As the advisor of the WMS NJHS, I have many oppor- you should help people who need it. To me, it’s just the
tunities to volunteer in the community with my students. right thing to do.
Andrew Eberle We are able to be a part of many new experiences, build
National Junior Honor Society- Wauseon relationships with people from all generations, and hope- Samantha Stein
fully make a positive impact on our community. National Junior Honor Society- Wauseon

I see the boy scouts grow into leaders. They learn many Joy Hutchinson Volunteering is important to me because while I am
valuable skills and develop great character. They also en- National Junior Honor Society- Wauseon Adviser making others feel good, I am making myself feel good.
joy many great adventures. It is also a great way to bond
with my son and meet many adults with the same values. Whenever I get done volunteering, I have a smile that is
It’s the way I was raised. Giving back for all the bless- contagious to others.
Rachel Perkins ings given me.
Boy Scout Troop 8, Wauseon Sydney Rupp

Sally Lutz Archbold FCCLA

Why wouldn’t someone volunteer? Giving of yourself In CelebraFtuioltonn oCfo.NHeaatlitohnCaeFlnutNletro,unHrCsaoen.dsSsrW.oCfeGeenraktecre, My faith commitment to the Lord inspires me to live out
- financially or through service - should be something ev- the call of Jesus - to help people by providing food, drink,
eryone does. To me, it is at the base of what it is to be To be apart of something bigger thInahonnormof yNastieonlfal Nfuorsresthe clothing, ways towards healing, and friendship and fel-
human. purpose of serving someone else inWseteke,aFudltonoCfoufnotycHuesaltihnCgentoern lowship (Matthew 25:31-46)
myself. would like to say “thank you” to our
Jessica Double Erich Christman
Relay for Life, Fulton County
dedicatedVNuarsnineg sPrsofaessRioniadls.lEeaych Habitat for Humanity of Fulton County

It gives me a chance to give back to the community Archboalndd eEvevryadnay,gyeoulitcouachl tChehlivuesrocfhthe Volunteering is important to me because it helps me to
that I grew up in, Pioneer Ohio. understand how much I have compared to others. It al-
Volunteering is my way of givingpebopalecykou tcaore tfohr ien socmoamnymwauys.- lows me to not only see this but to help those that are not
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it forward.” of healthcare. That is the individual to know them.
Brooke Moreland
Girl Scouts attention and dKediacaytiolnafroMmialclaerinrg Katie Short
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My community has been more than gracious and help- A means of giving back and helpimnogst noectehssearryso.f all medical care. . . Volunteering is important to me because instead of me
ful to me; this is my way of giving something back.
indSividaunaldatytentMionc. Cullough teaching or coaching them, they teach me. I look forward
Tim Churchill Fulton County Christian Music Ministries to every practice and game just as much as they do.
HC3, Masons, Elks, Delta Eagles A heartfeltBeing a part of the community and seeing how every
Marissa Campos
To make the world a better place. Th♥nksand I just enjoy helping! Fulton County Special Olympics
little bit brings enjoyment to people. I’m a people person
Chloe Creque Being a high school student, it isn’t like we can
Toledo ZooTeen for all you doL! inda Frey just donate a large amount of money to organizations.
So it’s nice to be able to give them our time instead.
Volunteering is important to me because I want to Fulton County Health Center (FCHC)
make sure everybody is happy and I love to see the joy
on their face when I help with an activity. Volunteering is You get to help people and they appDruericngiaNtateioniatl.Nurses Week, we Grace Ritta
also important to me because I help my community out. expAreusssoutrianpprAeceiatsiocn,hnoltiomnlyafonr Archbold FCCLA
Also, when I volunteer I am happy because it is so much
fun and that it helps relieve all the stress from school. National Junior Hoynouor rhaSrdowcorikeatnyd-deWdicaatiuons, ebuot nalso
Lastly, volunteering is important to me because I have
made new friends and I have learned new skills. for bringing the power of caring to the

Karley Shadbolt FCuoltuonnty surrounding area. You have touched the • BACKHOES • LOADERS
National Junior Honor Society- Wauseon Completing the circle of care lives of so many with your dedication • DOZERS • TRAILERS
• FORKLIFTS • EXCAVATORS
THANK YOUand caring hearts, time and time again. • SKIDSTEERS • TELEHANDLERS
• MOWERS •COMPACTORS
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I love giving back to the community because it’s hard to Volunteering is important to me because I like to make I enjoy helping other and giving back to a community
find people nowadays that are willing to do that. a difference in people’s lives and my own. This life is short I that has done a lot for me.
want to make it the best life I possibly can.
Brooks Behnfeldt Trent Armstrong
Archbold FCCLA Ally Hendricks National Honor Society- Wauseon
National Honor Society- Swanton It’s important to give back to the community and others
I can do something no matter how small for others. because they do so much for other people.
It helps my community. It is giving back to all the people
Rosemarie Scherzer who have helped me throughout my lifetime. We all need to Zoe VanOstrand
FCHC Auxiliary look out for each other. National Honor Society- Evergreen

I always want to give back to the community and be Ashley Garlick It’s always fun to help out. Afterwards you feel very good
there for others and volunteering allows me to do that. 4-H, FFA, National Honor Society- Evergreen about yourself.

Kiera Gensler To volunteer is to give back to the community. It is to give Brady Lemons
Archbold FCCLA back to the product of human existence, love, and creation. I National Honor Society- Swanton
couldn’t let an opportunity like that pass me by.
Concentrating on others is what life is about. Concen- It allows me to use my talents to help the people in my
trating on yourself brings on depression. Christ modeled Everett Payton community.
volunteering and giving time to others. That is why it is im- National Honor Society- Swanton
portant to me. Xavier Wiemken
I love giving back to the community because it has done National Honor Society- Swanton
Larry Zimmerman so much for me! Plus, it’s usually a lot of fun.
Wauseon Rotary Volunteering is important to me because it allows me to
Hannah Grabke help my community and the people around me who need
Our grandson had cancer when he was 11 months old. National Honor Society- Swanton the help.
Two of my sister in laws, my brother and I have both had
cancer. All are survivors. My father in law passed away from It is important to me because I am giving back to my Bobbie Oberle
cancer soon after I joined the family. We Relay for them and community for what it does for me.It is important to me National Honor Society- Swanton
all the other people who have or have had cancer. because I am giving back to my community for what it does
for me. It helps people who are in need of blood and can even
Tralene Wiechers save many lives.
Fulton County Relay for Life Samuel Frank
National Honor Society- Wauseon Kaitlyn Merritt
Volunteering is important to me because people need a National Honor Society- Swanton
helping hand sometimes, and I would like to be there for Volunteering is important to me because I believe it is
them. I love helping people because I want other people to important to give back to others who need it, because being Because I love the feeling of knowing you helped some-
be happy, and sometimes, you need a little help from some- there for others is more important than anything else. one or something .
one.
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It makes you feel like you’ve accomplished something far
I like volunteering because I grew up being around peo- I became a teacher in order to help kids. They seem to greater than money can buy.
ple who were different from me. My great grandpa served have so much baggage now. If I/we can do something the
in Vietnam my uncle was stationed in Iraq for 2 years. Two help make life a little easier for someone, it’s well worth in- Hannah Prentiss
important men in my life had really inspired me to fight for vesting the time and expense involved. National Honor Society- Evergreen
my country and give back to those who are in need.
Christine Curtis Volunteering has been life changing for me. The feeling
Jadyn Fenstermaker National Honor Society- Swanton Adviser of helping others is truly irreplaceable. When I volunteer it
Archbold FCCLA has allowed me to have a sense of achievement because I
It makes me feel like I can make a difference, even if it is am making a difference. Additionally, the small things you
I feel that it is extremely important and rewarding to give just a small difference near my community. do can have a big impact on others. Also, it has gave me the
back to the community, especially in such a small district chance to gain valuable experience and learn new skills.
as Fayette. Our community has been extremely supportive Erin Reichert
of the activities that go on within our building, and it is im- Archbold FCCLA Hunter Moore
portant that we give back to them as well. National Honor Society- Swanton
Volunteering is important to me because it feels very re-
Aaron Hylander warding when I get done with a project, and I just truly Volunteering is important to me because of the direct and
National Honor Society- Fayette enjoy it. indirect impacts I can make on the people around me. When
volunteering, you make a difference in people’s lives that
It gives me a great feeling and the end of the day know- Maggie Duden can extend longer than any service project could. With all of
ing I was able to provide service for someone. It brings them Rotary Interact and the violence that happens in our world today, volunteering
happiness which makes me happy to see that. Volunteering National Junior Honor Society- Wauseon is a perfect way for people of all ages to get out and spread
is a great opportunity to take. love around communities. The happiness and thankfulness
Because I get the opportunity to better my community people gain from being impacted by service projects might
Gavin Ritter and make life more enjoyable for all. just inspire others to take part in volunteering as well.
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CJ Langenderfer Abigail Scicere
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Volunteering is important to me because some people It allows you to meet new people and learn new life skills. Volunteering is important to me because it gives me the
can’t get around to do there yard work or clean there house Emma Anderson opportunity to help those who need it in and around my
or even to the store people love when someone wants to community.
help. Another thing is dogs or elder people they need help National Honor Society- Evergreen
to i just love to make people happy and put a smile on there Amber Sarvo
face. To help my community. National Honor Society- Swanton

Hannah Gomez Garrett Smith It brings joy to everyone around me.
Rotary Interact- Wauseon Wauseon FFA Chapter Carisa Hoffman

It helps keep the village clean. Volunteering gets me closer to the community. It also 4-H and National Honor Society- Wauseon
lets me give back to the wonderful community that helped
Chad Lavinder me grow into the person I am today. I have the ability to make a positive impact on my com-
Fayette Schools munity, and it would be selfish for me not to.
Daisy Price
It’s important to give back to the community and help National Honor Society- Swanton Patrick Brandt
support others. YAC, YiPEE, National Honor Society- Evergreen
I enjoy giving back to the community.
Tanner Callicotte Volunteering is important to me because it’s a way to
National Honor Society- Swanton Levi Seiler give back to a community that does so much for me.
Stay Tobacco-free Athlete Mentoring Program - Wauseon
Karli Penrod
It is important to me because I know that I am helping It helps me become more involved in my community, and National Honor Society- Wauseon
benefit people, as well as the community. it gives me a sense of pride and purpose.
Because it helps others and our communities. And when
Eva Weigel Claudia Cromly we all come together to do stuff as a team to benefit others
National Honors Society- Swanton National Honor Society- Evergreen, and ourselves.
Youth in Philanthropy Encouraging Excellence (YiPEE)
I believe that our specific community has given so many Cassandra Cameron
opportunities to me, and various other students in our area. I To help better my community. Wauseon FFA Chapter
believe the way to express our thanks and give back is to vol-
unteer for those areas or people in need who have or are apart Trevor Cobb I love doing our Relay for Life program at the school. Every
of our community. We have to start giving to the younger gen- National Honor Society- Evergreen year our little school raises over $1000.00 to give to our Fulton
erations so the tradition continues on for years to follow, just County Relay for Life. We have activities throughout the day
like people have done for us in the past. Because I know that i’m helping people and I like doing that all classes 7-12 get to participate in. We have had stu-
that. dents who have battled cancer and lost the battle to cancer.
Olivia Williams We all know family and friends still fighting the fight. Showing
National Honor Society- Swanton Emily Hoeffel kids by doing this one small act, we can make a difference. The
Wauseon FFA Chapter days leading up to our school Relay is crazy and hectic, but in
the end it is ABSOLUTELY worth it!
It gives back to the community when they need it, it’s Volunteering is my chance to give back to my commu-
very fun and you meet new people while helping out. nity, and I find joy in helping others. Sarah Altstaetter
Fayette High School Student Council
McKayla Clymer Autumn Ehrsam
Fulton County Humane Society Fulton County Jr. Fair Board It makes the community a better place and makes peo-
ple’s lives easier.
I like helping people, NHS allows me to do this, and vol- Volunteering is important to me because the community
unteering also just allows to you help people who may need has given me so much support throughout the years that I Travis Mersing
it, or even possibly the less fortunate. feel like it’s the least I can do to give back to my community. National Honor Society- Evergreen

Seth Rains Sidney Taylor
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Helping others gives me a purpose. It is good to do things that benefit a lot of people. Also it It is our way of giving back to Fulton County (and be-
Haiden Gombash feels good to give back to the community. yond) serving tasty burgers and steaks at the Fulton County
Fair, while also promoting beef. There is a great number of
National Honor Society- Swanton Kyle Vernot volunteers that help pull this off each year. While having a
National Honor Society- Wauseon wonderful and fun time doing it.
It helps me gives back to the community that gives to
me. Kevin and Denise Link
Fulton County Cattle Feeders
Julia Smith
National Honor Society- Swanton It is important to serve others as a way to make the com-
munity s better place. Large scale or small scale volunteer-
Because I enjoy helping out other peoples and making ing time is a way to be hospitable to others especially those
our community better. who are marginalized in our society.

Kirsten Truckor Rosanna Hoelzle
National Honor Society- Swanton Swanton Rotary Club
To help to better the community and make the world
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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “WHAT ARE YOUR ANCHOR VERSES?” BY: REX STUMP - “OPEN, STIR, APPLY”

Once a first time crew member nervous- dred and twenty feet deep. A short time There are so many be bribed to lie about the of the dull look, there
ly said to the skipper, “Do yachts like this later they took soundings again and found GOOD things to read! innocent. Such people needs to be a change
sink very often?” “Not too often,” replied it was ninety feet deep. Fearing that we A book, an acceptance will stand firm forever.” and so you decide it’s
the skipper. “Usually only once.” Have you would be dashed against the rocks, they letter, a love letter, a Psalm 15 time to paint the walls.
ever felt like you were sinking under the dropped four anchors from the stern and magazine or newspaper You pick out the color,
weight of all sorts of disappointments and prayed for daylight (Acts 27.27-29). article, or a menu! Well, How could this chal- you purchase the paint,
scary situations? Did the waves take you maybe not the menu, lenge you and I? First, you open the can and
down, or did you stay afloat? Everyone has storms in their lives; unless you are super how badly do you want stir the paint. That’s
times when they are in over their head. hungry! But my favorite to worship the Lord? Do good enough, right? NO!
What can we do to keep from sinking It’s not a question of if the storms will thing to read is the Bible. you want to be in His You recognized the need
when surrounded by the storms of life? come, but when they will come. Whether presence? In the pres- for change, picked out
When we’re feeling restless, anxious, fear- you survive or shipwreck depends on your I admit there are days ence of God, we find what you need to apply,
ful and downcast? In times like these, anchor. Here’s two things about anchors I when I’m not in tune peace and fulfillment. In you opened up the can
more than anything else, we need hope. want you to see. First, an anchor implies with what God is try- the presence of God, we and stirred the paint,
Hope is an anchor for our restless, fear- that you’re going to stay right where you ing to tell me, but when are humbled and realize but you never applied
ful, overwhelmed soul. We have this hope are in the storm. I am in tune - look out, our position as the cre- the paint!
as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure I am flooded with an ated. It’s a good place
(Hebrews 6.19). That’s the last thing you want to read overwhelming joy and to be. But to be there, I In the same way we
right now, isn’t it? You assumed that God conviction. It’s a good need to live a blameless recognize the dullness
When you lose hope, you throw in was going to send a helicopter to hoist you thing. How about you? life. of our lives needs a coat
the towel and just let the storm take you out of the storm and take you to safety, So allow me share a sim- of God’s righteousness!
down. You can’t see any break in the storm weren’t you? We all do. The storm hits ple Psalm with you, that Read the rest of this So We open God’s Word
clouds so you stop fighting it. Those who and our first response is: “Jesus, I don’t could really challenge Psalm and discover what and the Spirit of God
are fighting cancer – or any physical afflic- want to stay here. I don’t like this at all. you today. it takes to lead a blame- stirs our hearts. BUT, it
tion – will tell you that hope is absolutely It’s windy. It’s raining. The waves are big. less life! As a Christian doesn’t stop there. We
essential if you are going to overcome it. Get me out of here!” “Who may worship in I’m called to speak the need to dip our brushes
Once you abandon hope, your body seems your sanctuary, Lord? truth, refuse to gossip or into the can of paint and
to give up the fight. And Jesus calmly replies, “I’ll be your Who may enter your speak bad of my neigh- apply the paint to the
anchor. You’ll be alright.” The second presence on your holy bors and friends. I’m walls! We need to dip
Anyone who has walked the painful thing you need to know about anchors is hill? Those who lead called to honor others our lives into God’s Word
road of divorce knows that hope is the life- that they work best when you can’t see blameless lives and do and keep my promises. and apply it directly the
line of a marriage. Give up hope and there them. If you can see the anchor, then it what is right, speaking I’m called to not cheat walls of our heart.
is no reason to put in the hard work of means it’s either resting in the boat or on the truth from sincere others or bribe others
staying together. “Why fight it? It’s point- the dock. If you can see it, it’s worthless. hearts. Those who re- with money. God calls Recognizing the beau-
less. I give up. I don’t care anymore.” fuse to gossip or harm us to live a holy life, that ty of God’s Word is one
These are the words of someone who has Sometimes you wonder if it’s still their neighbors or speak is separate from this thing, living it out is life-
lost hope. Hope is an anchor. When you there. Your hope begins to waver. You be- evil of their friends. world. This is a good changing! So I encour-
tether your boat to an anchor, it doesn’t gin to doubt that God is going to get you Those who despise fla- passage. Read it again, age each of us to take
matter how unpredictable or challenging through your storm. All you can see in grant sinners, and honor let it soak in, and let it the Bible, open it up,
the elements become, you remain stable. the moment is the wind and the waves. the faithful followers of stir your heart. Then let God’s Spirit stir your
But under the surface and out of sight, the Lord, and keep their apply it. life, and then go apply it!
In Acts 27, Luke writes about a terri- you have an anchor. Jesus whispers, “I’m promises even when it
ble storm that attacked the ship Paul was here. I won’t leave you alone. I’ll get you hurts. Those who lend Do me a favor and pic- For more reading
aboard as a prisoner on his way to Rome. through this. Trust me.” money without charging ture this scenario. You check out: Psalm 119;
Behind this true event are a couple of im- interest, and who cannot need to paint a room in James 1:21-23, I John
portant lessons that can help us avoid Whether you thrive or shipwreck de- your home. You are tired 2:4-6
shipwreck in our lives. pends on whether or not you have an an-
chor. The sailors on Paul’s ship dropped Gospel Echoes Banquet
A hurricane force wind swept across four anchors and that’s what kept them To Be Held In Pettisville
the sea their ship were sailing. The ship from crashing onto the rocks. It held them
was unable to get away from it so they gave in place until rescue came.
up and let the wind drive them along. A
sure sign of hopelessness. Fourteen days You need some anchors, too. Anchor
passed with no sign of letting up. Luke verses. Verses of Scripture that you can
records, “When neither sun nor stars ap- tie your soul to when the storms of life
peared for many days and the storm con- blow against you. Verses that will give you
tinued raging, we finally gave up all hope hope so you don’t give up or give in. Verses
of being saved (Acts 27.20). that you quote and meditate on that keeps
your focus on the God who is your anchor
Sound like us when the storms come when the wind and waves are about to
and there doesn’t seem any way out, take you under.
doesn’t it? They go on and on and on and
on. We tend to give up hope and just try Do you have any anchor verses you can
to survive. Battered, beaten, wounded and turn to when the storms hit? Your go-to
broken becomes the best we can hope for, when things get bad? Let me give you one
if we survive at all. of mine as an example of what I’m talking
about. John 14.1 & 27 – Do not let your
On the fourteenth night we were still hearts be troubled. You believe in God; be-
being driven across the Adriatic Sea, when lieve also in me... Peace I leave with you;
about midnight the sailors sensed they my peace I give you. I do not give to you as
were approaching land. They took sound- the world gives. Do not let your hearts be
ings and found that the water was a hun- troubled and do not be afraid.

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and over. I think about it. chaplains for free throughout the U.S.
Whenever worry or fear
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about them. I focus my at-
tention on these words and
the God who has promised
me peace even if he doesn’t
calm the storm right away.

And even if it doesn’t, I
have hope. Hope that an-
chors my soul. I don’t go
under. I thrive on God’s
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toward me…even in the
middle of the storm. Get
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High attendance for the seven state champi- PHOTOS PROVIDED
School Athletic Association Board of onship games in Canton was 61,312,
Directors held its regularly scheduled which was up from 55,421 in 2016 in BOYS BASKETBALL ... Front Row: Josh Graber (Scholar-Athlete), Landon Roth
April meeting Thursday morning at the Columbus. (Scholar-Athlete), Justin Rupp (BBC Honorable-Mention, District 7 Honorable-
OHSAA office. The following are high- Mention, Scholar-Athlete), Dillon King (Co-Best Defensive Player, BBC 2nd Team,
lights from the meeting. Complete meet- - The board received the attendance District 7 Honorable-Mention, Scholar-Athlete ), Canidate Vickery (Co-Best Defen-
ing minutes will be posted at OHSAA. and financial reports from the 2017 sive Player, BBC Honorable-Mention, District 7 Honorable-Mention, Scholar-Ath-
org. cross country regional and state tour- lete). Back Row: Austin Horning (Scholar-Athlete), Mitchell Avina (Most Improved),
naments. The state tournament atten- Graeme Jacoby (BBC 1st Team, District 7 2nd Team), Logan Rufenacht (Scholar-
- By a 7-2 vote, the board approved dance at National Trail Raceway was Athlete), Detric Yoder (MVP, BBC 1st Team, District 7 1st Team, Scholar-Athlete)
a proposal from the baseball coaches 12,054, which marked the second-high-
association to extend the season one est in OHSAA history.
week, beginning with the 2019 season.
The number of regular-season games - Since the board’s last meeting, 12
permitted (27) will not be affected, but member schools were penalized for com-
the regular season will be one week lon- mitting infractions of OHSAA bylaws or
ger. The 2019 state tournament will be sports regulations. The list of infrac-
June 6, 7 and 8 instead of May 30, 31 tions and penalties is always included
and June 1. in the complete meeting minutes, but
media members may request the list in
- The board approved the girls and advance from Tim Stried, OHSAA Di-
boys basketball divisional breakdowns rector of Communications, at tstried@
for the 2018-19 season, which include ohsaa.org.
adjustments related to competitive bal-
ance roster data for the 2017-18 sea- - The board reviewed the schedule
son. Note that the base enrollment data for the six upcoming OHSAA Athletic
provided by the Ohio Department of Discussion Meeting, which are held to
Education does not change for 2018-19. provide updates to member school ad-
ministrators and explain the referen-
o 2018-19 Girls Basketball Divi- dum items that schools will vote upon
sional Breakdowns: http://ohsaa.org/ in May. Details are at: https://bit.
Sports-Tournaments/Basketball-Girls/ ly/2HunqJj
Girls-Basketball-2018-19
- Details for the upcoming referen-
o 2018-19 Boys Basketball Division dum voting period are posted at: http://
Breakdowns: http://www.ohsaa.org/ www.ohsaa.org/School-Resources/ref-
Sports-Tournaments/Basketball-Boys/ erendum-voting
Boys-Basketball-2018-19
- As a reminder, the list of upcoming
- The board received the attendance open positions on the six District Athlet-
and financial reports from the 2017 foot- ic Boards that be voted upon this spring
ball playoffs. The overall attendance for and begin terms August 1 are posted on
the five rounds of the playoffs decreased the OHSAA’s DAB page at: http://www.
by 34,106 tickets. The announced total ohsaa.org/about/districtboards

Swanton Wrestling Trio
Signs With Defiance College

By: Bill O’ Connell will be seniors Dylan Cook, Noah Saun- GIRLS BASKETBALL ... Front Row: Sami Tilley (Best Defensive Player, BBC Honor-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ders and Tommy Lytle. Under Coach able-Mention, District 7 Honorable-Mention, Scholar-Athlete), Nichole Foor (BBC
Guerra, they will be learning from some- 2nd Team, District 7 Honorable-Mention, Scholar-Athlete), Kendal Pursel (Co-Most
Successfully landing a recruit for one who has a very impressive resume Improved Player, Scholar-Athlete). Back Row: Morgan Leppelmeier (MVP, BBC 1st
your athletic program is a boost for any both as a wrestler (Two-time DII National Team, District 7 1st Team, Scholar-Athlete), Jess McWatters (Co-Most Improved
college team. But to sign three in one Champion) at Findlay University and as Player), Elizabeth Beck (BBC 2nd Team, District 7 Honorable-Mention) Brandi
fell swoop, all from the same school, is a coach (Two-time Three Rivers Athletic Schnitkey ( Scholar-Athlete).
an absolute windfall. That is exactly Conference Coach of the Year) at Toledo
what the wrestling program at Defiance Central Catholic. Spring Fails To Produce
College and new Yellow Jacket coach Clear Starter At QB For Ohio State
Antonio Guerra did by signing three While at Defiance, Cook and Lytle will
wrestlers from Swanton High School on major in Sports Management and Saun-
the same day. ders will major in Accounting.

Exchanging their purple and white Bill can be reached at
singlets for purple and gold next season [email protected]

BY: MITCH STACY
AP SPORTS WRITER

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dwayne new
Haskins Jr. and Joe Burrow both showed
flashes of big-play ability in a condensed
spring game Saturday as each tried to
make his case for being the next starting
quarterback at Ohio State.
The third guy, redshirt freshman Tate
Martell, wasn’t bad either, showing off his
speed and slick moves in the Scarlet and
Gray Game, which was moved up and
hurried up to beat some bad weather.
The intriguing derby will spill over into
fall preseason between Haskins and Bur-
row, players who operated mostly in the
shadow of four-year starter J.T. Barrett.
If Burrow stays around that long.
PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF Haskins is the logical heir just because COMPETITION FOR STARTING JOB
... Ohio State quarterback Joe Burrow
COLLEGE WRESTLING ... Dylan Cook, Noah Saunders and Tommy Lytle with he was Barrett’s backup last season and drops back to pass during their NCAA
Swanton Athletic Director Wade Haselman in back. engineered a stunning win over Michigan colleEgxeclusspirvienlyg aftootball game Saturday,
after Barrett went down with an injury. April 14, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP
Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

April 9th, 2018 run double in the first inning to provide all the run Pettisville 7 Hilltop 4 (8 innings)
Varsity support Rupp needed. Cory Erbskorn and Nic Ro- The Blackbirds earned their first win in BBC
driguez each added two hits for the Bluestreaks, play in dramatic fashion as they scored two runs
Archbold 7 Liberty Center 0 who scored a run in the fourth and another in the in the seventh inning to tie the game and four more
Bryson Taylor pitched a complete game shut- fifth to pad their lead. runs in the eighth to knock off Hilltop. Landon Roth
out allowing just two hits and striking out seven as led the Pettisville comeback with a 3-4 night at the
Archbold opened NWOAL play with a win in the cold Hilltop 9 Pettisville 5 plate with two doubles and three RBIs. Logan Ruf-
and snow at Liberty Center. A five run fifth inning, Hilltop exploded for six runs in the seventh in- enacht was 2-4 with a RBI while Austin Horning got
which included a 2-run double by Kade Kern, was ning to break a 3-3 tie and even their record at 1-1 the win on the mound for Pettisville. Hilltop, who
the difference as the Bluestreaks improved their in the BBC. Chase Masters, Tyler Suboski, and Kai- led 3-0 after the second inning, was led by Chris-
overall record to 5-0 on the season. den Clendenin had two RBIs each for the Cadets tian McKinney who was 2-4 with two doubles and
with Andrew Denton, Jacob Champion and Clen- two RBIs and Jack Blaisdell with a 3-4 effort with
Delta 9 Patrick Henry 3 denin also tallying two hits apiece. Justin Rupp was two doubles and a run batted in.
Delta’s Gabe Freeman was 3-3 with a double and 2-3 with two RBIs for the Blackbirds while Dillion
scored three runs while teammate Josh Beverly was King was 1-4 with a RBI. Evergreen 3 Wauseon 2
2-4 with a double and three RBIS to lead the Pan- Bryce Hudik scattered five Wauseon hits over sev-
thers to the win in their league opener. Robby Ar- North Central 5 Montpelier 4 en innings of work as the Vikings scored the go ahead
rendondo picked up the win by going 4 2/3 innings The Eagles erased a 3-0 deficit by scoring five run late to pick up the 3-2 win over the Indians. Jack
on the mound, giving up three runs and registering runs in the bottom of the fifth to get the win despite Krispin went 2-3 with a double and a RBI and Adam
three strikeouts. only having one hit in the game. The Eagles, who Baumgartner was also 2-3 with two singles and a RBI
took advantage of three hit batters and six walks al- for Evergreen. Eric Parker was solid on the mound in
Bryan 7 Evergreen 4 lowed by Locos pitching, picked up their only hit of a losing effort for the Indians going 5 2/3 innings and
All the scoring in this one happened in the first the game in the inning courtesy of a two-run single recording five strikeouts.
two innings as Bryan held a 7-4 lead entering the by Josh Bailey. Tyler Rupp led the Montpelier bats
third inning and that would end up being the fi- with two singles with a RBI, Collin Crisenberry had Other Scores:
nal score. Nate Miller had a three-hit night for the a single and a RBI, and Brandon Eitniear also add- Edgerton d. Wayne Trace 4-2
Golden Bears with two singles and a double with Eli ed a RBI for the Locos. Swanton d. Liberty Center 10-3
Tressler adding a single and a double. Dom James
earned the win for Bryan and Zac Nobis pitched a Stryker 4 Fayette 3 JV Scores:
perfect final two innings, recording three strikeouts Kristian Grapengeter picked up the win on the Archbold d. Patrick Henry 15-0
to get the save. Mason Henricks had three singles mound and helped himself at the plate as Stryker Wauseon d. Evergreen 13-3
and Bryce Hudik added two as they accounted for knocked off Fayette in BBC play. Grapengeter con-
five of the seven Evergreen hits in the game. nected on a three-run homer in the top of the fourth April 13th, 2018
to give Stryker the lead 3-1 after Fayette scored the Varsity
Wauseon 6 Swanton 5 (10 innings) first run of the game in the bottom of the third to
The Indians scored twice in the bottom of ninth take a brief 1-0 advantage. Logan Boetz pitched the Edgerton 17 North Central 4
to force another extra inning and then won the game final 1 1/3 innings to record the save for the Pan- (5 innings)
with a run in the bottom of the tenth to knock off thers who added one more run in the sixth. Travis
the Bulldogs in the NWOAL opener for both teams. Wagner and Tanner Wagner each had two singles to Five runs in the third inning and seven runs in
Carter Stump was 2-5 on the night with a single, lead the Eagles. the fifth helped the Bulldogs to the non-league win
double, and two RBIs to lead the Wauseon offense. at North Central. Several Edgerton players had big
Joey Shema and Brooks Gype also added two hits Other Scores: nights at the plate including Nolan Swank who had
apiece for Wauseon. Swanton, who was hampered Swanton d. Toledo Bowsher 5-1 two doubles, two singles and two RBIs, Logan Sack
by five errors, were led at the plate by Xavier Wil- Edgerton d. Holgate 5-4 with three singles and three RBIs, and Cameron Jor-
liams who went 3-5 with two singles, a double, and dan who knocked in three runs on three singles. The
two runs scored. JV Scores: Eagles were paced by Cody Tomblin with two hits and
Archbold d. Napoleon 15-1 two RBIs and Layne Cogswell with a single, double,
Tinora 8 Edon 2 Woodmore d. Delta 18-3 and a RBI.
Edon took an early 1-0 lead, but six errors on Wauseon d. Otsego 8-6
defense were too much to overcome as the Bomb- Edon 5 Ayersville 4
ers lost at Tinora 8-2. Aidan Muehlfeld and Dylan April 11th, 2018 It was a walk off win for the Bombers as they scored
Mason each had singles for Edon as that was the Varsity three runs in their final at bat, the winning run com-
only offense they could generate against the Rams ing on a single by Carson Brandt, to defeat the Pilots
pitchers. Daryke Bass pitched five innings for Edon Hilltop 13 Stryker 4 5-4. Austin Kiess was the winning pitcher for Edon
and took the loss as he gave up eight runs, eight Jacob Champion was 1-2 with a triple and four as he came in to shutout Ayersville in the final two
hits, and had three strikeouts. RBIs as the Cadets handed Stryker their first loss innings, tallying two strikeouts in the process. Kiess
in BBC play. Chase Masters added a 2-3 perfor- also had three hits for Edon while Aidan Muehlfeld
Pettisville 8 Holgate 2 mance with three RBIs for Hilltop who led 11-4 af- had a single and two RBIs as Edon improved their
Logan Rufenacht tossed seven innings, allow- ter the third inning and never looked back. Luke record to 3-2 with the win.
ing two runs on six hits and striking out four to Holsopple paced the Stryker offense by going 1-4
lead Pettisville to a non-league win at Holgate. Josh with a double and two RBIs and Daniel Fether had Delta 4 Rossford 3
Horning was the top Blackbird hitter going 3-4 with two hits and a run batted in. The Panthers scored three runs in the sixth inning
two RBIs, Brayden Barrett had a double and two and then held off the comeback attempt by the Bull-
RBIs, and Landon Roth was 1-3 with two RBIs and April 12th, 2018 dogs in the bottom of the seventh to get the win on the
two runs scored. Varsity road. Jace Helminiak picked up the win for Delta with
three Delta players leading their offense as Colin Rou-
JV Scores: Bryan 16 Delta 1 (5 innings) leau went 1-3 with a RBI, Brady Wymer was also 1-3
Wauseon d. Swanton 11-1 Logan Clemens homered and drove in two runs with a RBI, and Logan Albring was 1-3 with a double.
Archbold d. Liberty Center 19-1 and Alex Morr had three singles and three RBIs as
Delta d. Patrick Henry 6-5 the Golden Bears won easily over Delta. Bryan had Hilltop 5 Evergreen 3
17 hits in the game and scored 12 runs in the sec- Hilltop jumped out to a 5-1 lead after the second
Freshman Score: ond inning to put this one away. Zach Pittman took inning and they were able to hold on and improve
Whitmer d. Wauseon 12-10 the win for Bryan going five innings and allowing their record to 4-4 on the season. Chase Masters had
one run on three hits while striking out five. Gabe a two-run single for the Cadets and Christian McK-
April 10th, 2018 Freeman provided the offensive punch for Delta inney was 2-4 with a double for Hilltop. Evergreen
Varsity with a 2-3 night at the plate with a triple and RBI. picked up RBIs from David Moore and Collin Loeffler
with Adam Baumgartner adding three singles as part
Toledo Central Catholic 1 Bryan 0 Stryker 3 Fayette 1 of his 3-4 night at the plate.
Central Catholic scored a run in the bottom of The Panthers scored one run in the first, third,
the first inning and it was enough to hand Bryan and sixth innings and used a strong pitching perfor- Archbold 7 Fairview 0
their first loss of the season. Beeny Roebuck went mance from Logan Boetz to pick up the win. Boetz Brandon Miller improved his record to 2-0 on the
the distance on the mound for the Golden Bears threw all seven innings for Stryker giving up just season pitching a complete game three-hitter as the
pitching six innings and allowing just one run on one run on four hits and striking out six Fayette Bluestreaks won the opener of a doubleheader with
five hits while striking out seven. Nate Miller, Jake hitters. Trevor McClain tallied half of the Eagles Fairview. Miller struck out nine walked only two dur-
Spiess, and Logan Clemens each had two hits for hits in the game with a pair of singles. ing his seven innings on the mound while Gabe Pe-
the Golden Bears, who pounded out nine hits as a terson’s two-run double in the first inning led the way
team but were unable to capitalize. Montpelier 4 North Central 2 for an Archbold offense that collected 12 hits in the
Three runs in the bottom of the first turned out game.
Delta 5 Woodmore 4 to be enough offense for Montpelier as they handed
The Panthers took a 5-2 lead after five innings the Eagles their first loss in BBC play. Dakota Ben- Archbold 12 Fairview 2 (6 innings)
and were able to hold on for the win and improved ner went five innings on the hill to get the win and Gabe Peterson and Mitch Grosjean were both 2-3
their record to 3-2 on the season. Colin Rouleau Jace Norrick had a RBI single for the Locos who with two RBIs and Kade Kern was 1-2 with two-run
paced the Delta offense by going 2-3 with a RBI had only two hits in the game but took advantage of triple as the Bluestreaks won the nightcap to com-
while both Gabe Freeman and Tristian Saeger went four errors by North Central. Colton Schmunk had plete the sweep of a doubleheader from Fairview.
1-3 with a run driven in. two singles and a RBI and Josh Bailey added a RBI Brandon Miller turned in a 2-3 hitting night for Arch-
single to lead the North Central offense along with bold with two doubles and Aiden Warncke earned the
Otsego 12 Wauseon 4 two singles by Levi Williams. win by pitching six innings, giving up just four hits
Four errors by the Indians led to seven unearned and striking out nine.
runs for Otsego has Wauseon lost at home 12-4. Archbold 20 Patrick Henry 10
The Knights did their damage in the third inning (5 innings) Other Scores:
when they scored eight runs to increase their lead Miller City d. Montpelier 4-1
to 11-2. Joey Shema and Trevor Rodriguez had two The Bluestreaks found themselves down 7-1
hits apiece for Wauseon and Sean Brock took the entering the bottom of the second inning before JV Scores:
loss on the hill for the Tribe. mounting a huge rally that included scoring 11 Fairview d. Hilltop 12-4
runs in the fifth to get the win in five innings. Jeron Bryan d. Archbold 10-6
Archbold 4 Napoleon 1 Williams led the offensive onslaught by Archbold,
Trevor Rupp pitched a complete game allowing who remains undefeated with the win, by going 3-3 Freshman Scores:
only one run on six hits and recording six strike- with a triple and five RBIs, Brandon Miller was 3-3 Wauseon d. Perrysburg 11-9
outs as Archbold remained undefeated on the sea- with a double and three RBIs, Nic Rodriquez went Toledo Start d. Archbold 15-3
son. Rigo Ramos started Archbold off with a two- 3-3 with two doubles, and Kade Kern was 2-3 with
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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

April 9th, 2018 struck out seven in her five innings of work and was 1-1. Alex Wilson led Archbold with two home runs
Varsity also 3-4 at the plate with a single, double, and three and three RBIs and Chloe Schramm was 1-3 with
runs scored. Haley Stephens was 3-4 with a double a homer and three RBIs. Schramm was also the
Liberty Center 10 Archbold 6 and three RBIs while Becca Miller was 3-3 with two pitcher of record improving her mark to 3-1 on the
The Lady Tigers scored four runs in the bottom RBIs and Molly Roesch was 2-3 and two RBIs. Kodi year as she pitched the final four innings allowing
of the sixth inning to break a 6-6 tie and knock Brenner hit her second home run of the season, a no runs and three hits while striking out four.
off the defending league champion Archbold Lady solo shot, as she ended the night with three hits as
Bluestreaks 10-6. Archbold pitchers combined to well. Kyra Behnfeldt was the leading Pettisville hit- Hilltop 10 Pettisville 2
walk eight Liberty Center batters as they were un- ter by going 2-3 with a pair of doubles. Aubrey Wyse was 2-4 with two doubles while
able to preserve an early 3-1 lead. Kylie Sauder had Maddie Schaper and Kodi Brenner each added a
two hits with a RBI and Chloe Schramm drove in Montpelier 6 North Central 0 double and a RBI as Hilltop remained undefeated in
two runs for Archbold. The Lady Locos scored twice in the first inning the BBC. Teryn Ganster and Katie Smith each had
and added four more runs in the seventh as they a RBI also for the Lady Cadets, who took command
Bryan 2 Evergreen 1 shutout the Lady Eagles. Sara Higbie pitched all of this one early by taking a 7-0 after three innings.
Sheridan Miller and Gracie Voight each had RBIs seven innings for Montpelier giving up just two hits Schaper picked up the win in the circle by pitching
in the bottom of the fifth inning as the Lady Golden while racking up six strikeouts. Kaylea Peffley led all seven innings and allowing two runs on six hits
Bears scored two runs late to knock off Evergreen the Montpelier charge on offense with two doubles, with six strikeouts. Sami Tilley had a four-hit night
in NWOAL play. Miller also earned the win in the Higbie added a single and two RBIs, and Keiylee for the Lady Blackbirds with three singles and a
circle for Bryan as she pitched all seven innings, Bentley had a RBI and two singles. Sidney McKarns double and Kyra Behnfeldt added a triple.
surrendering one run on five hits with a pair of and Macie Wilson each had single for North Cen-
strikeouts. Courtney Couts took the loss for Ever- tral, the lone hits of the game for the Lady Eagles. Wauseon 1 Evergreen 0
green throwing six innings and giving up two runs Alisa Shelt tripled in the sixth inning, to go with a
on just three hits with seven strikeouts. Evergreen Stryker 12 Fayette 2 (6 innings) double earlier in the game, and Ally Tefft drove her in
had plenty of scoring opportunities but were unable Caitlyn Lyons and Jenna Ramon combined to with a sacrifice fly and Wauseon made that lone run
to cash in as they left 16 runners on base. The Lady hold the Lady Eagles to just one hit as the Lady Pan- hold up behind an outstanding pitching performance
Vikings offense was led by a 2-4 hitting night from thers totaled 16 hits of their own. Brittney Haines by Juli Spadafore. In her seven innings in the circle,
Jaime VanLoocke. had four singles and three RBIs, Katelyn Tingley Spadafore allowed only four hits by the Lady Vikings
had two hits and two RBIs, and Kim Stuckey also and struck out five. Evergreen threatened in their last
Wauseon 12 Swanton 0 (5 innings) tallied two hits and two RBIs as Stryker earned at bat as they were able to advance the tying run to
Christina Norman jump started the Wauseon of- their first win of the season. Jensyn Robinson’s third base with one out but were unable to score her.
fense with a 2-run single in the first inning as the double was the only hit surrendered by the Stryker Myra Kuszmaul’s two singles, a single by Sara Myers,
Lady Indians rolled to a NWOAL victory over Swan- pitching duo. and a double by Kelsie Komisarek were the only hits
ton. Norman finished the game with three RBIs of the game allowed by Spadafore.
while Ally Tefft, Juli Spadafore, Macee Schang, Other Scores:
and Reagan Spadafore each added two RBIs. Juli Edgerton d. Holgate 10-7 Other Scores:
Spadafore dominated the Lady Bulldog hitters al- Swanton d. Lake 17-7 Wayne Trace d. Edgerton 5-3
lowing only one hit and striking out 14 in five in- Stryker d. Fayette 8-7
nings of work. JV Scores: Liberty Center d. Swanton 10-6
Delta d. Woodmore 15-12
Ayersville 5 Hilltop 3 Hilltop d. Liberty Center 11-4 JV Scores:
After falling behind 5-0, Hilltop closed the gap Bryan d. Delta 11-5
with three runs in the sixth inning helped by a two- April 11th, 2018 Archbold d. Patrick Henry 15-3
run homer from Kodi Brenner but that was as close Varsity
as the Lady Cadets could get. Haley Stephens tal- April 13th, 2018
lied two hits and Becca Miller had two hits, includ- Hilltop 21 Stryker 0 (5 innings) Varsity
ing a double, as Hilltop’s overall record dropped to The Lady Cadets scored ten runs in the first in-
3-1 on the season. ning and collected 23 hits as a team in cruising Hilltop 8 Edon 2
past the Lady Panthers. Aubrey Wyse led the hit Becca Miller, Aubrey Wyse, and Teryn Ganster
Holgate 11 Pettisville 1 (5 innings) parade for Hilltop going 4-5 with three doubles and each had two hits as the Lady Cadets defeated Edon
The Lady Blackbirds offense was held in check by four RBIs, Becca Miller was 2-3 with a home run 8-2 in a BBC makeup game. Wyse also picked up the
Holgate pitching as Pettisville’s record now stands and three RBIs, and Haley Stephens was 3-3 with a win in the circle as she pitched a complete game giv-
at 1-2 following the loss at Holgate. Britt Sauder double and five RBIs. Seven different Lady Cadets ing up just three hits to the Lady Bombers and strik-
and Kenzi Rivera each had singles for the only Pet- drove in at least one run and eleven different play- ing out four. Claire Radabaugh accounted for two of
tisville hits of the game. ers had at least one hit. Kalista Blevins and Emi- those Edon hits as she singled and doubled to finish
lyanne Cox accounted for the Stryker hits with a the game 2-3 at the plate.
Other Scores: single apiece.
Patrick Henry d. Delta 5-0 Otsego 10 Archbold 6
Archbold 14 Pettisville 1 Archbold saw an early 2-1 lead evaporate as Ot-
JV Scores: (5 innings) sego put up six runs in the third and three more in
Archbold d. Liberty Center 20-3 the fourth to defeat the Lady Bluestreaks. Madison
Evergreen d. Bryan 12-1 The game was deadlocked 1-1 until the Lady Roth went 2-4 on the night with a double and two
Patrick Henry d. Delta 17-16 Bluestreaks came alive at the plate with five runs in RBIs and Kaitlyn Beck was 3-4 with one run driven
the fourth inning and eight more in the fifth to earn in.
April 10th, 2018 the run rule win over the Lady Blackbirds. Faith
Varsity Wyse led the Archbold attack by going 2-4 with a North Central 13 Pettisville 5
double and four RBIs while Gabby Nafziger went North Central benefited from 11 walks issued by
Springfield 8 Archbold 0 1-3 with three RBIs. Starr Kessinger, Kenzi Rivera, the Pettisville pitchers as the Lady Eagles earned their
The Lady Bluestreaks struggled on defense com- Kyra Behnfeldt, and Kenzie Morgan all had singles first win of the season. The North Central bats were
mitting five errors as they battled Springfield to a for Pettisville whose record dropped to 1-4 on the hot led by Addie Elser who had a home run, double,
0-0 ball game entering the bottom of the fifth before season while Archbold evened their mark at 3-3 and four RBIs. Kristen Hickman had a double with
the Lady Blue Devils put six runs on the board to with the win. three RBIs, Macie Wilson singled, doubled, and drove
secure the win. Chloe Schramm, Faith Wyse, Kait- in a run, and Makayla Knapp had a double and a RBI
lyn Beck, and Alexa Wilson were responsible for the JV Scores: also for North Central. Four different Lady Blackbirds
Archbold hits in the game with each player having Wauseon d. Evergreen 5-2 each had a single while Sami Tilley and Elise Hartzler
a single. each had a RBI to lead the Pettisville hitting attack.
April 12th, 2018
Woodmore 5 Delta 4 Varsity Wauseon 3 Tinora 2
The Lady Panthers held the lead until late when The Lady Indians held off Tinora in the last inning
Woodmore scored twice in the fifth inning to get the Bryan 8 Delta 4 after the Lady Rams were able to narrow the deficit
win. Lizzy Ford took the loss in the circle for Delta, The Lady Golden Bears held an 8-0 lead going to with the help of some fielding errors by Wauseon.
who now has a record of 1-5 on the season. the bottom of the seventh and then had to fend off Juli Spadafore picked up another complete game
the rally from the Lady Panthers who scored four win as she pitched seven innings allowing two runs,
Edon 4 Liberty Center 3 runs in the inning but were unable to get any clos- both unearned, on seven hits and striking out eight.
Claire Radabaugh was 2-3 with a single and a er. Sheridan Miller went the distance in the circle to Spadafore also helped her cause at the plate with two
double as Edon scored in their last at bat defeat the get the win for Bryan, who is now 2-0 in the NWOAL. hits, including a solo home run in the fifth inning,
Lady Tigers. Shayln Mason also had a double and Meggie Voight was 3-3 with a double and three RBIs and two RBIs.
was winning pitcher for the Lady Bombers as she for Bryan while Gracie Voight and Whitney Whetro
threw seven innings giving up three runs on four were both 2-4 with one RBI. Sydney Creps led the Bryan 4 Edgerton 1
hits and striking out seven. Delta offense with three hits, Lydia Yoder added two Sheridan Miller threw a complete game five-hitter
and Madi Nadolny was 2-4 with a RBI. as the Lady Golden Bears defeated Edgerton in game
Otsego 7 Wauseon 1 one of a doubleheader. Kaitlynn Antigo paced the Bry-
Otsego used the long ball to generate their of- Montpelier 10 North Central 0 an offense with two RBIs while Whitney Whetro and
fense as they hit five home runs on the night while (6 innings) Meggie Voight added a RBI apiece. Alyy Cape went
limiting the Wauseon offense to just two hits. A 1-3 with a RBI for the Lady Bulldogs who received a
double by Alisa Shelt and a single by Payton Al- Sara Higbie pitched six innings of shutout soft- solid outing in the circle by Hannah Sleesman.
bright were the only hits of the night for the Lady ball allowing just five hits and striking out seven as
Indians who also were guilty of four fielding errors. Montpelier blanked the Lady Eagles for the second Bryan 5 Edgerton 4 (5 innings)
time in the week. Ahston Dick had a two-run triple Facing a 4-1 deficit going to the bottom of the third
St. Ursula 5 Evergreen 0 for Montpelier while Courtney Pease had a RBI sin- inning, Bryan rallied with four runs for the come from
Evergreen tallied six hits in the game but were gle, and Sara Higbie added a single and a double behind win. Scout Smith was 1-2 with a home run in
unable to push any runs across the plate as they to compliment her pitching performance. Makayla the fourth and Whitney Whetro was 2-2 for the Lady
lost at home to the Lady Arrows of St. Ursula. An- Knapp smacked a single and a double for the Lady Golden Bears, who are now 4-2 on the year. Cloey
drea Smithmeyer led the Lady Vikings with two hits Eagles and Makayla Brown added a double. Whitman was Edgerton’s leading hitter in the game
while Breanna Huffman, Bobbi Jo Machnicki, Kel- by going 2-3 with a double and a RBI.
sie Komisarek, and Sara Myers had one hit each. Archbold 10 Patrick Henry 7
In a back and forth battle, the Lady Bluestreaks Other Scores:
Hilltop 15 Pettisville 0 (5 innings) surrendered a 5-0 lead when Patrick Henry scored Antwerp d. Delta 3-2
Aubrey Wyse pitched a five-hit shutout for the all seven of their runs in the top of the fourth inning
Lady Cadets in their victory over Pettisville. Wyse to make it a 7-5 game. Archbold responded with five JV Scores:
runs in their half of the fourth to retake the lead Fairview d. Montpelier 12-0
and go on to the win to even their NWOAL record at Crestview d. Archbold 20-8

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Montpelier Lady Locos Shutout North Central 6-0

PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF

BOYS TENNIS

April 9th, 2018 record to 3-0 with a victory over the
Ayersville Pilots. Jeremy Durdel
Archbold 5 picked up the win in 1st singles 6-1,
Maumee Valley Country Day 0 6-1, Isaac Lamore defeated Gavin Link
It was another dominating perfor- of Ayersville 6-1, 6-0 in 2nd singles,
mance by the Blue streaks as they and Noah Meyer won a tightly contest-
won every set as they cruised past ed 3rd singles match 6-1, 6-7 (5-7),
the Hawks. Erik Short (6-4, 6-3), 10-7. Dakota Minck and Jordan Ritter
Luke McQuade (6-3, 6-2), and Brad were winners in 1st doubles by a score
Diller (6-2, 6-2) all were victorious in of 6-2, 6-1.
their singles matches. The Archbold
doubles teams of Denver Beck/Devin Wauseon 4
Witte and SonSon Nafziger/Josiah Maumee Valley Country Day 1
Kindinger were also easy winners in Tristan Uribes was a 6-0, 6-1 win-
their matches to complete the sweep ner in 1st singles in helping Wauseon
for the Bluestreaks. to their fourth win of the season. Evan
Kost won his 2nd singles match 6-1,
Sylvania Southview 4 Wauseon 1 6-2 and Connor Hicks was victori-
Wauseon lost for the first time this ous in 3rd singles 6-2, 6-2. The Indi-
ans team of James Allan/Sam Frank
season as they fell at Sylvania South- picked up a win in 1st doubles 6-2,
view. Tristan Uribes picked up the 6-2 over the team from MVCD.
lone point of the night for the Indians
with a 6-4, 6-0 win in his 1st singles Other Scores:
match. Evan Kost was defeated in a Ottawa Hills d. Archbold 5-0
tough 2nd singles match by the score
of 2-6, 5-7.

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Evergreen Lady Vikings Fall At Home To Wauseon 1-0

PHOTOS BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

NOLAN SWANK SARA HIGBIE
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The male Athlete of the Week is The female Athlete of the Week is
Nolan Swank of the Edgerton Bull- Sara Higbie of the Montpelier Lady
dogs. In Edgerton’s 17-4 win over Locos. Higbie earned two shutouts
North Central on April 13th, Swank last week in the circle as Montpelier
totaled four hits as he doubled twice, defeated North Central 6-0 and 10-
singled twice and had two RBIs to 0. In the 6-0 win on April 10th, Hig-
help the Bulldogs to the win in five bie pitched all seven innings, allow-
innings. ing just two hits and striking out
six while also recording two RBIs
and a single at the plate. Two days
later she pitched another complete
game against the Lady Eagles, this
time giving up five hits and striking
out seven to go with her single and
double as a hitter.

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Edon, Edgerton, & Hilltop Square Off In Varsity Track

PHOTOS BY ANGI CAMPOS, STAFF

TRACK

April 10th, 2018

Boys

Evergreen 76 Patrick Henry 69
Swanton 22

The Vikings were strong in the running events
as Hunter VanWert was first and Hunter Svoboda
second in the 100 dash and Svoboda won the 400
while Reece Serna won the 200 meter race, Alex
Majewski took the top spot in the 800, and Shane
Ruetz was first in the 110 meter hurdles. Evergreen
won three of the four relay events with the 4x800
relay being the only race they didn’t win, coming
home second. Swanton’s Anthony Howard was
their top performer as he was runner-up in both
the 1600 and 3200 races.

Wauseon 72 Bryan 66 Montpelier 36
Kyle Zirkle was first in both the shot put and
the discus as Wauseon edged out Bryan for the
first place in a tri meet at Wauseon. The Indians
claimed the top three positions in the 3200 led by
race winner Kyle Vernot, Michael Cheezan was
second, and Braden Vernot finished third. Owen
Newlove captured the 800 and was second in the
high jump. John Garza of Bryan took first in the
100 and was second in the long jump while fellow
Golden Bears Konner Lamb and Brycen Andrews
finished first and second respectively in the 110
meter hurdles. Brandon Stein led Montpelier by
winning the 200 and taking second in the 100 and
Alex McCord was first in the high jump edging out
Newlove from Wauseon.

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Swanton 70 Patrick Henry 57 Evergreen 35
Bobbie Oberle was first in both the 100 and 300
meter hurdles to lead the Lady Bulldogs to win over
Patrick Henry and Evergreen in a tri meet held at
Evergreen High School. Bridget Harlett picked up a
win in the 100 meter dash and was second in the
200 while teammate Brooke Oberle was the winner
of the 200 and took second place in the 100. Sidney
Taylor of Swanton took second place in both the
shot put and the discuss while the host Evergreen
Lady Vikings were led by Savannah VanOstrand as
she was first in the 1600, second in the 800, and
third in the 100 meter hurdles.

Bryan 83 Wauseon 70 Montpelier 22
The Lady Golden Bears had several top three fin-
ishes which propelled them to wins over Wauseon
and Montpelier. Grace Voight was a winner in the
100 meter hurdles and Audrey Zimmerman was
first in the 800 to go along with her second place
finish in the 1600. Ali Dubois ran to a second place
finish in the 300 hurdles and Addison Oberlin was
second in the 3200 and third in the 1600. Paige
Allison Smith and Sydney Zirkle were both double
winners for the Lady Indians with Smith winning
both the 100 and 200 meter races while Zirkle
won both the shot put and discus events. Paige
Alexandria Smith earned a second place finish
for Wauseon in the 100 hurdles. The Lady Locos
had a first place finish in the High Jump with Addi
Thompson taking the to spot in that event.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31 Chief Wahoo Removal By Indians
Not Enough For Logo Foes
Spring Fails To Produce Clear ...

The three quarterbacks rotated on ceivers from last season. All had their LOGO PROTESTS ... A man wears a shirt in protest of Chief Wahoo before a home
squads with starters and inexperienced moments in 2017, but none emerged opener baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Indians,
players Saturday. Haskins completed 9 from the pack in an offense that had a Friday, April 6, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
of 19 passes for 120 yards and two long spotty passing attack.
touchdown passes. Burrow, a redshirt BY: TOM WITHERS
junior who was Barrett’s backup two Meyer’s words about being elite are AP SPORTS WRITER
seasons ago, countered with some de- ringing in the ears of a unit that returns CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians’ decision to remove Chief Wahoo
cent numbers himself: 15 for 22 for 247 two of last year’s captains, Parris Camp- from their uniforms still isn’t enough for protesters who find the logo offensive.
yards and two touchdowns. bell and Terry McLaurin. Both will be After decades of protests, the team announced in January that beginning next
fifth-year seniors. season they will no longer have the smiling, red-faced caricature on their caps or
We’re going to have to make some de- jerseys. However, they will keep selling merchandise bearing the contentious logo.
cisions,” coach Urban Meyer said. “The “Obviously, we feel like we have elite Those moves coincided with the team hosting the 2019 All-Star Game. Chant-
decisions have not been made.” Burrow talent,” Campbell said. “We’ve only got- ing, “Change the name, change the logo!” a group of two dozen protesters marched
may make a move that will make the ten better since we’ve gotten here. He’s to Progressive Field on Friday before the Indians’ home opener against the Kansas
coach’s decision easier. not only saying that to (reporters), he’s City Royals.
saying that to us as well. I think he kind One of the protest organizers was worried about violence against the group. It’s
On track to graduate in May, Burrow of wants us to get defensive about it.” been asking the team to change not only its logo but nickname.
could go elsewhere as a graduate stu- As the protesters peacefully carried signs saying “Less Wahoo? No Wahoo!” and
dent with two years of eligibility remain- Demario McCall, a former running “Sacred Symbols Are Not Toys,” they were met with fans yelling “Save the Chief”
ing. Meyer has said he would give Bur- back hampered by an abdominal in- and other comments.
row an honest assessment at the end jury last season, made a case to see
of spring whether he had a reasonable some playing time at H-back, grabbing
chance to win the starting job. 11 passes for 165 yards and two touch-
downs in the spring game. He caught
“I came here to play,” Burrow said on scoring passes from Burrow of 50 and
Saturday. “I didn’t come here to sit on 43 yards.
the bench for four years. I know I’m a
pretty darn good quarterback, I want to THIS AND THAT
play somewhere.” Burrow said he’s been Ohio State had around two doz-
given ample opportunity and is happy en players in the house for the spring
with how he has competed with Haskins. game, including honorary coaches Mal-
colm Jenkins and Ryan Shazier, the for-
“It would be hard for me to leave,” he mer Buckeyes linebacker whose season
said. “I’ve put my heart and soul into it, with the Pittsburgh Steelers ended with
and if I were to leave I’d be pretty devas- a devastating spinal injury Dec. 4. He
tated, and at the same time I’d under- rode in a cart but stood up to an ovation
stand how (the coaches made the deci- at midfield when he was introduced. ...
sion).” Haskins said he’s done enough to Meyer said Brady Taylor leaves spring
be the starter. practice as the starting center, replac-
ing All-American Billy Price. Same with
“I feel like I should be the guy,” he Luke Farrell at tight end, filling the
said. “I’m going to keep doing what I shoes of two-year starter Marcus Baugh.
have to do until it’s no longer a ques- ... Jaylen Harris and Binjimen Victor
tion.” also caught touchdown passes in the
spring game. ... Martell ran 11 times for
LOOKING FOR ELITE 69 yards and a score. His longest run
Meyer has challenged his receivers to was a 30-yarder.
be elite. He said the Buckeyes haven’t More AP college football at http://
had an elite set of receivers since the www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://
2014 national championship season. twitter.com/AP_Top25. Follow Mitch
That unit included Devin Smith, Michael Stacy at http://twitter.com/mitchstacy
Thomas and Jalin Marshall.
Ohio State will return its top six re-

SPRING 2018 Sports Schedules

April 20 - 26

SHOWING HIS SKILLS ... Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins drops back to BASEBALL (Apr 23) Archbold @ Swanton
pass during their NCAA college spring football game Saturday, April 14, 2018, in (Apr 20) Emmanuel Christian @ Fayette (Apr 23) Bryan @ Patrick Henry
Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
(Apr 20) Evergreen @ Cardinal Stritch (Apr 23) Delta @ Evergreen
TACKLED FROM BEHIND ... Ohio State defensive back Brendon White, left, tackles (Apr 20) Hilltop @ Antwerp (Apr 23) Edgerton @ Pettisville
receiver Demario McCall during their NCAA college spring football game Saturday, (Apr 20) Hamilton @ Edon
April 14, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) (Apr 20) Holgate @ Archbold (Apr 23) Hicksville @ Hilltop
(Apr 23) Montpelier @ Antwerp
(Apr 20) Liberty Center @ Montpelier (Apr 23) Wauseon @ Liberty Center
(Apr 20) Patrick Henry @ Pettisville (Apr 24) Continental @ Bryan
(Apr 24) Edgerton @ Ayersville
(Apr 20) Stryker @ Fairview (Apr 24) Edon @ North Central
(Apr 20) Tinora @ Archbold (Apr 24) Montpelier @ Fayette
(Apr 20) Wauseon @ Lima Central Catholic
(Apr 21) Archbold/Hicksville @ Edon (Apr 24) Pettisville @ Stryker
(Apr 21) Coldwater/Maumee @ Bryan (Apr 24) Rossford @ Delta
(Apr 21) Edgerton @ Eastside
(Apr 21) Elmwood @ Archbold (Apr 24) Wauseon @ St. Ursula
(Apr 21) Liberty Center @ Hilltop (Apr 26) Bryan @ Wauseon
(Apr 21) North Central @ Wayne Trace (DH) (Apr 26) Delta @ Archbold
(Apr 23) Antwerp @ Stryker (Apr 26) Edgerton @ Antwerp
(Apr 23) Archbold @ Swanton
(Apr 23) Bryan @ Patrick Henry (Apr 26) Fayette @ Montpelier
(Apr 23) Delta @ Evergreen (Apr 26) Liberty Center @ Evergreen
(Apr 23) Edgerton @ Pettisville
(Apr 23) Hilltop @ Hicksville (Apr 26) North Central @ Edon
(Apr 23) Tinora @ Montpelier (Apr 26) Patrick Henry @ Swanton
(Apr 23) Wauseon @ Liberty Center
(Apr 24) Bryan @ Anthony Wayne (Apr 26) Stryker @ Pettisville
(Apr 24) Edgerton @ Ayersville TENNIS (BOYS)
(Apr 24) Edon @ North Central
(Apr 24) Hilltop @ Rogers (Apr 20) Bluffton @ Archbold
(Apr 24) Montpelier @ Fayette (Apr 20) Maumee @ Wauseon
(Apr 24) Paulding @ Archbold (Apr 21) Archbold/Bryan/Wauseon @ DC
(Apr 24) Pettisville @ Stryker
(Apr 24) Swanton @ Maumee Doubles Tournament
(Apr 25) Evergreen @ Ottawa Hills (Apr 23) Archbold @ Ottawa Glandorf
(Apr 26) Antwerp @ Edgerton
(Apr 26) Bryan @ Wauseon (Apr 23) Ayersville @ Bryan
(Apr 26) Delta @ Archbold (Apr 23) Ottawa Hills @ Wauseon
(Apr 26) Fayette @ Montpelier
(Apr 26) Liberty Center @ Evergreen (Apr 24) Bryan @ Ottawa Hills
(Apr 26) North Central @ Edon (Apr 24) Wauseon @ Archbold
(Apr 26) Patrick Henry @ Swanton (Apr 26) Ayersville @ Wauseon
(Apr 26) Stryker @ Pettisville
(Apr 26) Bryan @ Archbold
SOFTBALL TRACK
(Apr 20) Evergreen @ Cardinal Stritch
(Apr 20) Bryan @ Eaton Invitational
(Apr 20) Fayette @ Antwerp (Apr 20) Swanton @ Gibsonburg Invitational
(Apr 20) Hamilton @ Edon (Apr 21) Archbold/Delta/Montpelier/North
(Apr 20) Hilltop @ Fairview
(Apr 20) Liberty Center @ Montpelier Central/Pettisville/Stryker @ Ayersville
(Apr 20) Patrick Henry @ Pettisville Invitational
(Apr 21) Evergreen @ Lake (DH)
(Apr 21) North Central @ Fairview (DH) (Apr 21) Edgerton/Edon/Fayette/Hilltop/
(Apr 21) Ottawa Hills @ Fayette (DH) Evergreen @ Hicksville Invitational
(Apr 21) Shawnee @ Bryan (DH)
(Apr 21) Stryker @ Tinora (DH) (Apr 21) Montpelier @ Diller Invitational
(Apr 21) Swanton @ Edgerton (DH) (Apr 21) Wauseon @ Huron Invitational

(Apr 23) Pettisivlle @ Edon
(Apr 24) Archbold @ Swanton
(Apr 24) Delta/Evergreen @ Bryan
(Apr 24) Edon/Fayette @ Stryker
(Apr 24) Fairview/Hicksville/Tinora @

Edgerton
(Apr 24) Hilltop/Montpelier/North Central @

Pettisville
(Apr 24) Liberty Center/Wauseon @ Patrick

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