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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2018 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 10 EDITION 5

THIS WEEK IN Wauseon’s Cory Johnson Williams County Relay For Life Hosts
Attains Eagle Scout Status At Rally To Begin Celebration Of Hope
TvHIELLAGE reporter January 28th Court Of Honor
By: James Pruitt minaria for pets this year as well, Co-
15 Indicted By Williams THE VILLAGE REPORTER ordinator Rachel Garcia of Stryker said.
County Grand Jury
•••• PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF The journey to the 2018 Relay for Life James can be reached at
for Williams County has begun and or- james@thevillagereporter.com
Communities To Learn Status EAGLE SCOUT ... Cory Johnson of Wauseon receives ganizers are planning a carnival of hope
Of Some CDBG Programs the Eagle Scout award, the highest attainable rank in for this year’s event. RALLYING SUPPORT ... Williams Coun-
February 8 scouting, from Troop 8 Scoutmaster, Ken Panico. ty Relay for Life Leader Ashley Hamman
•••• The initial rally for the American speaks to the audience at the kick-
Pettisville Gran Named A By: Timothy Kays Cancer Society event was filled with car- off rally for this year’s event. The rally
THE VILLAGE REPORTER nival games and registration tables to served as a way for people to begin to get
National Agriscience Teacher On the afternoon of January 28, Boy Scout Troop sign volunteers up for the event. This excited about the relay and to sign up to
Of The Year 8 and the Order of the Arrow Ceremony Team joined year’s relay is scheduled for June 16- help with various events.
•••• together to host an Eagle Scout Court of Honor in 17 at the Williams County Fairgrounds.
the chapel of the Christ United Methodist Church in About 35 people were in attendance at
Bryan Area Chamber Of Wauseon. The young man being honored with the the Knights of Columbus Hall in Bryan,
Commerce To Refocus Upon highest and most coveted ranking attainable in Scout- Jan. 11.
ing was Wauseon High School senior, Cory Johnson,
Getting "Back To Basics" the son of Dan and Lori Johnson, and twin brother of Once again the event is being led by
•••• Conner Johnson. To many of you, his name might be Ashley Hamman. This is her second
familiar, and for good reason. Although still in high year as lead, and first with her baby on
WCSO K-9 Unit Tracks school, Cory has been making his mark as an excep- the outside of her womb.
Down & Traps Felony tional writer and reporter for the very newspaper that
you are currently reading. His skills belie his age, and The event’s Survivor of the Year is
Fugitive Suspect In his standards of excellence not only make him one of Angi Campos, a mother of three who
January 23 Arrest the finest in his field, but also helped set the stage for battled ovarian cancer in 2008. She’s
cancer-free and brought her three
•••• daughters to the event.
Kunkle Congregation Of
United Brethren In Christ The local effort has been boosted by
three corporate sponsors: Chase Copper
Celebrates 125 Years and Brass, $10,000; The Loyal Order of
Of Service Moose: $500 and Winzeler, $250.

S SReporter People were invited to donate to the
PORT event and to sign up for a luminaria, a
candle inside a white paper bag that is
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION lit to memorialize a person with or who
has died from cancer. There will be lu-
Delta’s Jay Vann To Two Archbold Wrestlers
Continue Golf Career At Lourdes Reach 100 Career Wins

By: Bill O’ Connell requires a student to maintain a 3.5
THE VILLAGE REPORTER GPA for six semesters.

Delta Panther golf standout Jay Vann While golfing for the Gray Wolves, Jay
has chosen Lourdes University in Sylva- will be under the tutelage of Gil Guer-
nia to continue both his education and rero. Coach Guerrero, in his fourth year
golf career. During his high school years at Lourdes, said he has had his eye on
at Delta, Jay distinguished himself not Jay for the past couple of years and has
only on the golf course but in the class- watched him compete in several tourna-
room as well. ments.

He received all NWOAL recognition Academically, Jay will be study-
three straight years including First ing nursing at Lourdes and cited their
Team as a Junior and Second Team as strong nursing program as his reason
a Senior. Jay was also selected as an for making the university his choice.
NWOAL Scholar Athlete for the 2017-
2018 school year, an achievement which Bill can be reached at
publisher@thevillagereporter.com

PHOTO BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF
WRESTLING MILESTONES … Archbold wrestler Trevor Short, above, picked up his
100th career win in a NWOAL dual match on January 25th at Montpelier. Short,
wrestling at 220 pounds, defeated Levi Moore of Evergreen by fall at 1:07 in the first
period of Archbold’s 73-0 win over the Vikings.

PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF
COLLEGE SIGNING ... With his mother at his side, Jay Vann signs with Lourdes
University. Behind L to R: AD Drew Hange, Lourdes Golf Coach Gil Guerrero,
Delta Golf Coach Jon Mingin.

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HONOREE ... Angi Campos is the Williams County Relay for Life Survivor of the
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Local Obituaries

Anita Eicher (1946 - 2018) Andreya Grzegorzewski (1997-2018) Katherine Planson (1957 - 2018)
(Bryan Graduate, Ohio Northern Student) (Member Of The Fraternal Order Of Eagles)
(Nite Owls Camping Club Member)

Anita J. Eicher, 71 of We celebrate the life of Katherine Anne “Kathy”
Alvordton, OH passed Andreya Maria Grzegorze- Planson, age 60, of Stryker,
away Monday January wski who left this earth passed away Wednesday
22, 2018 in her home on January 19, 2018 sur- evening, January 24, 2018,
surrounded by her fam- rounded by family and at Community Hospital and
ily. friends. Andreya’s life Wellness Center in Bryan.
journey began on March Kathy had worked at Fypon
She was born in In- 29, 1997 when her par- in Archbold for many years.
dianapolis, IN on August ents, Terry and Teresa
25, 1946 to Richard B. (Wiseman) Grzegorzews- Kathy was born in
and Mildred M. (Schaf- ki, gave birth to the most Montpelier, Ohio on March
fer) Faulhaber. She amazing human being 16, 1957, the daughter of
lived and worked on her in the world. Their un- LaMar and Jean (Lindholm)
parent’s farm and grad- conditional love for their Moreland. In 1996 she mar-
uated from Edon High daughter is obvious to all ried Terry “Boots” Planson,
School in 1964. On De- who know them. and he survives. She was
cember 12, 1965 she married Donald L. Eicher in Andreya was a beloved student of many teachers a member of the Fraternal
Edon, OH; he survives. and professors at Bryan City Schools and Ohio North- Order of the Eagles in Bry-
She was an 8-year member of the 4-H Spic and ern University. She majored in Computer Science at an and she loved bowling.
Span club and attended Camp Palmer as both a ONU. She was proud to hold a 4.0 GPA, and blessed Surviving, besides her husband, Boots, are children;
camper and later as a counselor. She worked for the world with her love of music. Andreya was an ac- Kimberly (Nick Johnson) Gaoiran of Stryker, Kraig Hor-
35 ½ years for Newcomer, Shaffer, Spangler and complished pianist and an amazing percussionist. nung of Stryker; her mother, Jean Locke of Pioneer;
Breininger in the real estate title department. She She travelled far and near to share her musical gifts grandchildren, Hannah, Orion, Jakob, Aidden, Ellie, and
was the co-chairman of the original Williams Co. and made many friends along the way. Andreya had Noah; and siblings, Cindy (Brian) Royer of Angola, IN,
Diabetic Club and attended the current Williams the opportunity to play in a 43-day National Tour trav- Chris (Eli) Hartman of West Columbia, SC, Susan Howe
Co. Support Group. She worked as a Board of Elec- eling to various states and playing in numerous ven- of West Unity, James (Mindy) Moreland of Belleville, MI,
tions poll worker and was a member of a bowling ues. She worked hard at everything that she put her Eric (Mary) Moreland of Pioneer, and Buddy (Tonya) More-
team for years. She was also a member of the Nite mind to and was passionate about achieving her goals, land of Stryker. She is also survived by her step-mother,
Owls Camping Club for 45 years. whether it be academically or musically. Sonja Moreland of Pioneer. She was preceded in death by
She enjoyed life everyday with off the wall hu- Andreya will be missed beyond words by her parents her father, LaMar Moreland and step-father, Bob Locke.
mor and puns. She loved chatting with all sorts of as well as her special friend, Jaired Birks of Uniopo- The family requests that memorial contributions be
people with a goal of making them smile. lis, Ohio, who wanted to spend his life with her; she given to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences
She loved making all different types of crafts, was his special lady. Her grandparents, Andrew Grze- may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com.
reading, baking, and decorating wedding cakes gorzewski of Swanton, Ohio, Anna Mae (Carl) Bowles of
and sugar cookies. She loved working in the kitch- Swanton, Ohio, William (Natalie) Wiseman of Defiance, Reporter
en and cooking for her family and friends. She Ohio will miss her deeply as will many aunts, uncles, www.thevillagereporter.com
supported the Cookie Walk for Cancer for several cousins, and friends. Andreya has joined her grand-
years. She also enjoyed working on construction mother, Mary “Sue” Wiseman, in heaven. YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE FOR WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY, OHIO
projects such as helping with the addition of her Two memorial services will be held at Ohio Northern
house, helping Don put up the barn and helping University at a later date. Those planning an expres- NORTHWEST OHIO COVERAGE AREAS
two of her children build their homes. She loved sion of sympathy are asked to consider memorial con-
throwing horseshoes and cornhole; but most of all tributions be made to Ohio Northern Music Depart- REGULATION & POLICY:
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Glen H. Wilson (1928 - 2018) pelier. She enjoyed cross print weeks during the summer and one non print week around the
stitch, word search, and making pies, being known for holidays.
(US Army Corporal) her pie crusts. Marie was a devoted farm wife and a
loving mom and grandmother.
Glen H. Wilson, 89 Marie J. Trausch was born on June 13, 1923, in
years, of Bryan, passed Stryker, Ohio, the daughter of Orville J. and Grace E.
away Sunday morning, (Frank) Trausch. She married Lester Trausch on Octo-
January 28, 2018 at ber 25, 1944, in Blakeslee, Ohio, and he preceded her
Community Hospitals in death on September 16, 1984.
and Wellness Centers, Survivors include her children, Rose Mary (Fred) 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio
Bryan after a brief ill- Lemke, of Lupton, Michigan, Kenneth (Claudia) Open: Mon. - Fri. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m).; Sat. (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
ness. Glen was born Trausch, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Darlene Gonzales, of
on March 13, 1928 in Bryan, Jenice (Joe) Romero, of Tucson, Arizona, and Phone: (419) 485-4851 / Fax: (877) 778-9425
Ayersville, Ohio the son Karen (Steve) Gordon, of Pinehurst, North Carolina; Email: publisher@thevillagereporter.com
of the late Russell and thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; Website: www.thevillagereporter.com
two great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ralph
Cramer, of Montpelier. She was preceded in death by Buy A Newspaper Copy At:
her parents; one grandchild, Tony Trausch; and two
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son. He was a 1946 Memorials are requested to American Cancer Soci- Stryker Main Stop Main Stop, C-Store
graduate of Ayersville ety, Community Health Professionals Hospice Care or
High School. A US Army Montpelier Senior Citizens. To sign the online register
Veteran of the Korean or to send condolences, please visit www.krillfuneral- WEST UNITY WAUSEON
VETERAN Conflict, Glen attained home.com. Valero, Shamrock, Chief Supermarket,
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He married Anna Johnson on July 12, 1975 at First FAYETTE Circle K, Dollar General
Lutheran Church, Bryan, Ohio, and she survives. (Montpelier Resident)
Glen was a self-employed truck driver, driving for Circle K, Main Stop, PIONEER/HOLIDAYCITY
over 25 years, retiring in 1993. He previously Lovanna “Kay” Rec- Dollar General Main Stop, Village Market,
drove for Pahl’s Ready Mix. He was a member of tor, 65, of Montpelier ARCHBOLD
First Lutheran Church, Bryan. He also served as passed away Wednesday Valero, Dollar General,
a volunteer for the Williams County Veterans Ser- at Hillside Country Liv- Super Value, Hutch’s Marathon,
vice Office, helping transport local veterans to their ing in rural Bryan. She EDON / BLAKESLEE
medical appointments. Glen loved to tinker on cars was born on August 26, Rite Aid, Circle K,
and attend car shows. He enjoyed watching a good 1952 in Berea, Kentucky Dollar General, Pop Shop Slattery
western movie and reading the newspaper each day. to Raymond and Clara Shamrock
He was always looking to help those he could. He G. (Redmon) Huff. Fam- DELTA LYONS
truly loved spending time with his family, especially ily was a very important Dollar General, Kwik Stop Main Stop
his grandchildren. part of Kay’s life, she was SWANTON
Surviving are his wife, Anna of Bryan; four chil- a very kind person that Delta Speedway Dollar General
dren, Jason Wilson of Pioneer, Robert (Martina) made people around her MONTPELIER METAMORA
McIlvain of Bryan, Theresa (Jeff) Kimbel of Bryan, feel important. Ace Automotive,
and Keith (Paula Stark) McIlvain of Defiance; 14 TMart
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He She is survived by Main Stop, BRYAN
was preceded in death by his son, Michael McIlvain; her two sons, J. Brian Circle K, Circle K, Main Stop,
two brothers, Robert and Kenny Wilson; one sister, (Heather Woodford) Rector of Montpelier and Jeff Dollar General, Rowes, Fountain City Ice House,
Joyce Wilson. (Becky) Rector of Fayette, Ohio, four grandchildren, Millers New Market, Dollar General, Walmart
Those planning an expression of sympathy are Abby, Charlotte, Khloe and Riley; her significant Two Brothers Market, Phil’s One Stop
asked to consider memorial donations be given to other Steven J. Krill of Bryan; sister Paula (Bob) La- Rings Pharmacy
First Lutheran Church, 201 North Cherry Street, chat of Dayton; brother Dennis (Sandy) Huff of Day-
ton; and several nieces and nephews. PETTISVILLE
Kay was preceded in death by her parents and Sunday’s Market
husband James A. Rector. Memorial contributions
Bryan, Ohio 43506. may be given to the Montpelier Athletic Boosters. Postmaster, please send address corrections to:
You can send your condolences or share your Condolences can be left at www.thethompsonfuner-
memories with the family by visiting Glen’s obituary alhome.com. THE VILLAGE REPORTER
page at www.oberlinturnbull.com
115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio 43543
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Obits (Continued) Lou Ann Lewis (1926 - 2018) Swanton Village Council
Welcomes Back Ciecka
Bruce Holifield, Sr. (1953 - 2018) (Former Stryker Resident) As Interim Administrator

(General Motors Employee For 30 Years)

Bruce E. Holifield, Sr., Lou Ann C. (Cowling) Lewis passed away peacefully PHOTO BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF
64 years, of Sherwood, on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Meadowood Senior
passed away Tuesday, Living in Worcester, PA. She was 91. Mrs. Lewis earned WELCOME BACK ... Edward Ciecka returns as Inter-
January 23, 2018 at Com- her Bachelor’s Degree from Bowling Green State Uni- im Village Administrator
munity Health Profession- versity and worked as a head dietician for the Upper
als Inpatient Hospice, De- Merion Area School District for over 30 years. She was By: Bill O’ Connell
fiance, with his family at an active member of Valley Forge Presbyterian Church THE VILLAGE REPORTER
his side. Bruce was born in King of Prussia, PA, for over 50 years and she held
on June 19, 1953 in Nor- several positions there. Lou Ann was also a member of In the fall of 2015, former Lucas County Adminis-
ton, Virginia, the son of the Upper Merion Business and Professional Women, trator Edward Ciecka was hired on an interim basis
Charles E. and Mary L. where she held many titles, including past president. by the Village of Swanton to take the place of Village
(Brummitt) Holifield. He She volunteered in the gift shop at Suburban Commu- Administrator John Gochenour who had resigned the
married Korene K. Raker nity Hospital and for various Women’s Abuse Shelters. previous August. Mr. Ciecka held the position until
on July 14, 2000 in Defi- Lou Ann also enjoyed playing cards, especially Bridge, current Administrator, Rosanna Hoelzle, was hired in
ance, and she survives. and she was a great cook and baker. March of 2016.
Bruce was a line worker
at General Motors in Fort Wayne for 30 years, retir- Born in Stryker, Ohio on November 15, 1926, she With the recent birth of her second child, Ms. Hoel-
ing in 2008. Bruce had a variety of interest, includ- was a daughter of the late Norman and Alice (Strong) zle went on maternity leave and the Village enlisted
ing fishing, which he would do when the opportunity Cowling. She was the wife of the late George D. Lewis, the services of Mr. Ciecka once again. He will be work-
arose, following the Detroit tigers, growing his vege- II, who died in 1972. Surviving are her loving family ing approximately 20 hours per week, usually between
table garden, his Ford Mustang and any other Ford including a son, Robert C. Lewis and his wife, Joanne, 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. unless he is attending meet-
vehicle. His greatest joy was spending time with his of Gilbertsville, PA; a granddaughter, Lee Ann Seru- ings at other times.
family, especially his grandchildren. is; three great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Connie
Surviving are his wife Korene of Sherwood; his Cowling of New Bern, NC; three nieces: Cynthia Grimm The date of Ms. Hoelzle’s return is tentatively sched-
mother, Mary Holifield of Defiance; six children, of Greenville, NC, Dr. Karen Reed and her husband, uled for March 5th.
Ministy Holifield of Marion, Indiana, Bruce (Alicia) Ho- Dr. Michael Reed of New Bern, NC and Christine Mc-
lifield, Jr. of Warren, Indiana, Amber (Adam) Boxell of Cullen and her husband, Dr. Bob McCullen of Gas- The Council passed a third reading of an ordinance
Warren, Indiana, Stephanie Contreras of Sherwood, tonia, NC; three great-nephews and four great-nieces. amending the Village Traffic Code to allow slow speed
Danielle (Nicholas) Renollet of Sherwood, Ohio and She was preceded in death by a son, George D. Lewis, vehicles, more specifically, golf carts, access to Village
Emily (Nick) Richardson of Fort Wayne, Indiana; six III; a grandson, George D. Lewis IV; and a brother, streets and roads with certain restrictions. The ve-
grandchildren; one sister, Violet Fleming of Defiance, Robert Cowling. hicles will may not exceed 35 miles per hour and may
Ohio; four brothers, Claude (Denise) Holifield of Stryk- cross, but not be driven on, State highways.
er, Ohio, Ray Holifield of Defiance, Ohio, Jack (Laura) In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
Holifield of Hicksville, Ohio and Mike (April) Holifield made to the Laurel House Women’s Shelter, 605 Swede Prior to the vote, Councilwoman Kathy Kreuz voiced
of Defiance, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his St, Norristown, PA 19401. Arrangements are by The her concern about the ordinance and wanted addition-
father, Charles; one son, Shayne Holifield; one infant Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory, Bridgeport, PA. al restrictions. “I would like to see two things added to
brother, Nathan Holifield. it,” said Ms. Kreuz. “One of those two things would be
Those planning an expression of sympathy are Condolences to the family at www.bacchifh.com a seat belt and the other would be the age (minimum)
asked to consider memorial contributions be made to of 18.” There was a brief discussion followed by the
Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Cecil Murry (1937 - 2018) Council passing the ordinance with a 5-1 margin, the
6825 State Route 66 North, Defiance, Ohio 43512 or “no” vote being cast by Ms. Kreuz.
to St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center – Home away from (Co-owner Of R.O.C. Aviation)
Home, 2213 Cherry Street, Toledo, Ohio 43608. Mayor Roth announced that the Ohio Department
Condolences may be sent to the family or the online Cecil Roy Murry, age of Agriculture will be giving a presentation on their ef-
guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com 80, of Wauseon, passed forts to deal with the growing infestation of the Gypsy
away in his home on Sat- moth in the Swanton area on the 15th of February.
M. Karen Smith (1948 - 2018) urday, January 27, 2018.
Prior to his retirement The next Council meeting will be held on February
(Former Delta Resident) he had been a Pruden- 11, 2018 in the Village Offices building on Chestnut
tial Agent for 27 years in Street at 7:00 PM.
M. Karen Smith, age Wauseon. Cecil had also
69, of Delta and recently served as a Fulton Coun- Bill can be reached at
of Defiance; with her fam- ty Deputy Sheriff, and publisher@thevillagereporter.com
ily by her side passed was a volunteer fireman
away at St. Charles Hos- for Wauseon Fire Depart-
pital in Toledo on Thurs- ment. Cecil was co-own-
day, January 25, 2018. er of R.O.C. Aviation in
Karen was born in Toledo Wauseon.
on December 23, 1948 to Cecil was born in Ful-
the late Reed Baker and ton County, Ohio on July
Sally (Zuber) Baker, who VETERAN 25, 1937, the son of Clar-
survives.
ence and Grace (Guilford)
Karen was a graduate Murry. On August 27, 1961, he married Patricia Ann
of McAuley High School Armstrong, and she survives. He was a member of
in Toledo. Before retiring, Crossroads Evangelical Church in Wauseon. He was
she served many years in a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was also a Commercial Pi-
the collections department at First Federal Savings lot, having flown for Chief Publishing for two years,
and Loan of Delta. Karen was a gifted green thumb and a professional truck driver. He was a member of Scam Call To Local Resident
with a true passion for gardening. She also enjoyed the Wauseon Rotary Club and the Wauseon Exchange Prompts Informational Release
shopping at thrift stores, loving on her pets and most Club. He was a handyman for family and friends, and From Delta Police Department
of all spending quality time with her family. Karen loved to travel, loved hunting, fishing and golfing.
is survived by her mother, Sally; daughters, Gretchen Surviving is his wife, Patricia Ann; children, Ann
(Troy) Overmier of Liberty Center, Holly Gors of Arch- (Steve Pfund) Schmunk, Sue & Tim Coll, and Bill &
bold and Bridget (Tyler) Murphy of Defiance; brother, Betsey Murry. He is also survived by grandchildren,
Tom (Lori) Baker of Manistee, MI; sisters, Sue Baker Anna (Joe) Molina, Nick (Ashley) Schmunk, Micah By: Timothy Kays claiming to be an Officer
of Swanton and Sharon (Tim) Moccabee of Monclova; Schmunk, Abby Schmunk, Mary (John) Kay, Josh- THE VILLAGE REPORTER for the Department asked
grandchildren, Alexis, Christopher, Andrew, Kaleb and ua (Brooke) Coll, Allison Coll, Danielle Coll, and Zoe that the money be in the
Kameron (along with a new grandchild on the way) and Murry; great-grandchildren, Audra Schmunk, Ethan A recent press release form of a gift/credit card.”
great grandson, Aaron. In addition to her father, Reed Kutzli, Justin Schmunk, Edward Schmunk, Brendan from the office of Delta
Baker, she was preceded in death by her son, Andy Coll, William Coll, and Henry Kay. He is also survived Chief of Police Nathan The release continued,
Gors in 1996. by brother, Chuck (Jane) Murry. He was preceded in Hartsock stated that a “The Delta Police Depart-
In lieu of flowers, those wishing a show of sympathy death by his parents; sister, Louise (Lester) Rupp, and resident received a call ment will never call any-
are asked to consider contributions to a local humane grandson, Travis (T-Dog) Coll. from who they thought one and ask for any type
society of their choice in Karen’s memory. Online con- The family requests that memorial contributions be was their grandson. “The of monetary payment or
dolences may be sent to the family through our website given to Wave Community Church in Deshler, or, Mis- person supposed grand- donation for anything.
at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com. sionary Aviation Fellowship (MAF). Online condolenc- son was crying and stat- Should you have any
es may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com. ed they were at the Delta questions about any call
Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon has been en- Police Department and you think is suspicious
trusted with arrangements. needed money to avoid or receive a call similar to
going to jail. A person this, please do not hesi-
tate to contact the Police
Department to confirm at
419-822-3232. Also, do
not call the number they
are giving you, instead
get as much information
from the caller you can
and look their number up
on line or in the phone
book.

The Delta Police De-
partment advises that
there are several scams
being foisted on residents
in the area, including a
popular call from some-
one claiming to be an
agent of the IRS. “We will
once again remind you
that you should never
give anyone any personal
information,” the release
concluded, “...nor should
you send money or gift
cards to anyone who calls
you on the phone without
first knowing for sure who
you are talking to.”

If there is any doubt
about what a caller is
asking that you do, please
call 419-822-3232 before
taking any other action.

Timothy can be reached
at tim@thevillagereporter.com

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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WAUSEON POLICE (January 18) Speed/Warning Costs: $209.47. File city tax – 2011 (Bryan). Fine: $200
(January 17) 900-B Leggett St., Escort/ (January 19) Ordinance Violation Ellingson, Megan P. (Napoleon, Ohio). with $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail:
Parade (January 19) Speed/Warning (2) 30 days with 30 days suspended. No fu-
(January 17) 441 Robert Dr., Investi- (January 20) Disorderly Conduct 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. ture violations within next 2 years. Must
gate Complaint (January 20) Medical Emergency (2) Estle, James (Defiance, Ohio). 55/35 file taxes and make payment arrange-
(January 17) 511 Ottokee St., Juvenile/ (January 20) Citizen Assist ments within 30 days.
Truancy (January 21) Unsecure Premises speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(January 17) 485 E. Airport Hwy., (January 21) Speed/Citation Funnell, William W. (West Unity, McIlvain, Olivia A. (Bryan, Ohio). File
Larceny (January 21) Citizen Assist city tax – 2014 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with
(January 17) N. Shoop Ave.@E. Linfoot (January 21) Medical Emergency (2) Ohio). Expired plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $200 suspended; Costs: $114; Jail: 30
St., Disabled Vehicle $79. days with 30 days suspended. No future
(January 17) 230 Clinton St., Sex FULTON COUNTY violations within next 2 years. Must file
Offense PROSECUTOR NEWSLETTER Garza, Jacob (Bryan, Ohio). Failure taxes and make payment arrangements
(January 17) 810 N. Shoop Ave., Ac- A Bryan man was sentenced on to control. Fine: $50; Costs: $93.01. within 30 days.
cident (Property Damage) January 25, 2018, In the Fulton Coun-
(January 17) 555 W. Linfoot St., Acci- ty Common Pleas Court according to Gee, Michelle (Bryan, Ohio). 47/35 McIlvain, Olivia A. (Bryan, Ohio). File
dent (Property Damage) county prosecutor Scott A. Haselman, speed. Fine: $40; Costs: $85. city tax – 2015 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with
(January 17) 495 E. Airport Hwy., Sus- Brandon Grime, 22, of 6849 U.S. $200 suspended; Costs: $114; Jail: 30
picious Person Hwy. 127, previously pleaded guilty Goodson, Billy (Fayette, Ohio). Ex- days with 30 days suspended. No future
(January 18) 435 N. Shoop Ave., Alarm to Assault and Aggravated Possession pired plates. Fine: $40; Costs: $85. violations within next 2 years. Must file
Drop of Drugs. On September 21, 2017, he taxes and make payment arrangements
(January 18) 1170 N. Shoop Ave. Unit used Methamphetamine and caused or Greek, Gary A. (Defiance, Ohio). Fail- within 30 days.
56, Loud Noise attempted to cause physical harm to a ure to control.Fine : $71; Costs: $79.
(January 18) N. Shoop Ave.@Airport police officer. Miller, Kenneth A. (Bryan, Ohio). File
Hwy., Accident (Property Damage) Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson sentenced Hall, Paul G. (Bryan, Ohio). Seat belt. city tax – 2011 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with
(January 18) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 204, Mr. Grime to 2 years of community con- Fine: $30; Costs: $40. $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 30
Investigate Complaint trol and ordered him to complete his days with 30 days suspended. No future
(January 18) 230 Clinton St., Identity GED, have no contact with the victim, Henricks, Richard W. (Bryan, Ohio). violations within next 2 years. Must file
Theft stay out of bars/taverns, not possess OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $95; Jail: 20 taxes and make payment arrangements
(January 18) 495 E. Airport Hwy., or consume alcohol, abide by an 11:00 days with 17 days suspended. Opera- within 30 days.
Larceny p.m. to 6:00 a.m. curfew, and success- tor’s license suspended from November
(January 18) 555 W. Linfoot St., Suspi- fully complete treatment and any rec- 11, 2017 to November 11, 2018. No fu- Miller, Kenneth A. (Bryan, Ohio). File
cious Person ommended aftercare at Maumee Valley ture violations within next 2 years. 1st city tax – 2012 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with
(January 19) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Guidance Center. Grime served 68 days Timers Retreat within 90 days. Vacate $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 30
Larceny in Jail. ADM license suspension and fees. days with 30 days suspended. No future
(January 19) 480 E. Airport Hwy., Hit- Failure to comply could result in Mr. violations within next 2 years. Must file
Skip Grime spending 12 months in prison.. Hopkins, Kimberly S. (Pioneer, Ohio). taxes and make payment arrangements
(January 19) 700-B W. Linfoot St., Dis- A Wauseon, Ohio man was sen- Driving under suspension. Fine: $200; within 30 days.
abled Vehicle tenced on January 26, 2018, in the Ful- Costs: $109.
(January 19) 1442 N. Shoop Ave., Ac- ton County Common Pleas Court, Miller, Kenneth A. (Bryan, Ohio). File
cident (Property Damage) Melvin E. Myers,. 62, previously pled Houtz, Jamie L. (Stryker, Ohio). city tax – 2013 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with
(January 20) 247 W. Elm St., Domestic guilty to Importuning and Pandering Driving under suspension. Fine: $250; $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 30
Trouble Obscenity Involving a Minor. Accord- Costs: $79. Expired plates. Fine: $35; days with 30 days suspended. No future
(January 20) 725 S. Shoop Ave., Do- ing to Fulton County Prosecutor Scott Costs: $40. violations within next 2 years. Must file
mestic Trouble Haselman, on or about August 1, 2017 taxes and make payment arrangements
(January 20) 940 E. Leggett St., Inves- to August 5, 2017 Mr. Myers possessed Howell, Michael A. (Montpelier, Ohio). within 30 days.
tigate Complaint obscene material that had a minor as Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
(January 20) 1170 N. Shoop Ave. Unit a participant. Mr. Myers also recklessly Miller, Kenneth A. (Bryan, Ohio). File
65, Welfare Check solicited a minor by means of a telecom- Jondreau, Cody J. (Bryan, Ohio). city tax – 2014 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with
(January 20) 230 Clinton St., 911 Hang munications device to engage In sexual OVI. Fine: $750; Costs: $90; Jail: 40 $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 30
Up Contact In Person activity. days with 30 days suspended. Opera- days with 30 days suspended. No future
(January 21) Enterprise Ave.@W. Elm Judge Jeffrey Robinson sentenced tor’s license suspended from January violations within next 2 years. Must file
St., Disabled Vehicle Mr. Myers to serve 17 months in prison, 24, 2018 to January 24, 2020. No fu- taxes and make payment arrangements
(January 21) 935 Ottokee St., Juveniles The Court ordered that Mr. Myers ture violations within next 2 years. Re- within 30 days.
Playing The Road pay any fees, court-appointed counsel covery Services of Northwest Ohio. Va-
(January 22) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 801 fees, and all prosecution costs. cate ADM license suspension and fees. Miller, Kenneth A. (Bryan, Ohio). File
(January 22) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 107 Mr. Myers was found to be a Tier II Work release granted. city tax – 2015 (Bryan). Fine: $200.
(January 22) 1180 N. Shoop Ave., In- sex offender, which requires address
vestigate Complaint registration and verification for 25 Knight, Emily A. (Bryan, Ohio). Fail- WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMON PLEAS
(January 22) 1170 N. Shoop Ave. Unit years with in-person verification every ure to yield. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Dennis, Jason D. (Bryan, Ohio).
32, Larceny 180 days with the sheriff of all counties
(January 22) 00 Wabash St., Lost/ in which he resides. Lawrence, David W. (Edon, Ohio). Counts I, II, and V: Aggravated pos-
Found/Recovered A Swanton man was sentenced on Driving under suspension/FRA. Fine: session of drugs, each a firth degree
(January 22) 340 W. Leggett St., Inves- January 26, 2018, in the Fulton Coun- $350; Costs: $169.19; Jail: 180 days felony. Count IV: Having weapons while
tigate Complaint ty Common Pleas Court according to with 90 days suspended. Work release under disability, a third degree felony.
(January 22) 400-B E. Airport Hwy., county prosecutor Scott A. Haselman. granted. No future violations within Sentencing: On Counts, I, II, and V,
Investigate Complaint Joseph Buczko, 34, of 230 S. Mun- next 3 years. sentenced to an 11 month term of in-
(January 22) 455 E. Airport Hwy., son Rd., plead guilty to insurance carceration through ODRC and a dis-
Alarm Drop Fraud. On April 10, 2017, he filed a Liechty, Heather L. (Stryker, Ohio). cretionary period of up to 3 years post
(January 22) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1206 false or deceptive insurance claim. Improper start/back. Fine: $50; Costs: release control on each count. On Count
(January 23) 134-1/2 N. Fulton St., Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson sentenced $85. IV, sentenced to a 24 month term of in-
Suspicious Person Mr. Buczko to 1 year of community con- carceration through ODRC and a dis-
(January 23) 230 Clinton St., Narcotics trol and ordered him to pay prosecution Motter, Scott (Montpelier, Ohio). Ex- cretionary period of up to 3 years post
(January 23) 485 E. Airport Hwy., costs and pay a $500 fine, pired plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. release control. Sentences to run con-
Larceny Failure to comply could result In Mr. currently with credit for time served. A
(January 23) 495 E. Airport Hwy., Lost/ Buczko spending 7 months in prison. Priest, Joan (Bryan, Ohio). OVI. Fine: 20 gauge New England sawed-off shot
Found/Recovered $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 days with 17 gun and a black AA Arms handgun
(January 23) 500-B Wood St., Investi- FULTON COUNTY days suspended. Operator’s license sus- used during the commission of the of-
gate Complaint HEALTH CENTER BIRTHS pended from November 18, 2017 to No- fenses are ordered forfeited to the state.
(January 23) 555 W. Linfoot St., Hit- January 23rd - John and Jessica vember 18, 2018. No future violations Ordered to pay all costs of prosecution,
Skip Schoenals, Archbold, girl within next 2 years. 1st Timers Retreat any court appointed counsel costs, and
(January 23) 230 Clinton St., Hit-Skip WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC within 90 days. Vacate ADM license any supervision fees permitted.
(January 23) 208 Madison St., Suspi- Bannister, Joshua J. (Bryan, Ohio). suspension and fees.
cious Vehicle Violation of restriction. Fine: $250; Lukey, Michael M. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(January 23) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1005, Costs: $90; Jail: 30 days with 30 days Shaffer, John K. (Bryan, Ohio). Seat Possession of heroin, a fifth degree fel-
Domestic Trouble suspended. No future violations within belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. ony. Sentenced to 4 years community
(January 23) 425 Cole St. Unit 207, next 2 years. control with a 60 day term of incarcera-
Larceny Borcherdt, Haley O. (Archbold, Ohio). Shook, Steven C. (Edon, Ohio). tion to be served at CCNO. Fined $500
73/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 37/25 speed. Fine: $40; Costs: $85. and ordered to pay all costs of prosecu-
WEST UNITY POLICE Carrol, Tylor O. (Stryker, Ohio). Seat tion, any court appointed counsel costs
(January 16) Animal Problem (2) belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Sisco, Mandi J. (Montpelier, Ohio). and any supervision fees permitted.
(January 16) Traffic Crash Dalton, John W. (Hillsdale, Michigan). 69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(January 16) Agency Assist 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Mearse, Seth T. (Edon, Ohio). Counts
(January 17) Agency Assist Detterer, Zachary M. (Napoleon, Sweitzer, Merlin D. (Alvordton, Ohio). I, IV, and V: Aggravated possession of
(January 17) Well-Being Check Ohio). Failure to control. Fine: $50; 83/55 speed. Fine: $65; Costs: $85. drugs, each a third degree felony. Counts
I and V with specification. Sentencing:
Vitek, Thane C. (Defiance, Ohio). Seat On Count I and V, sentenced to a 24
belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. month term of incarceration through
ODRC and a discretionary period of up
WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL to 3 years post release control on each
Deeds, Angela M. (Montpelier, Ohio). count. On Count IV, sentenced to a 10
Theft. Fine: $500; Costs: $260; Jail: month term of incarceration through
180 days with 170 days suspended. No ODRC and a discretionary period of up
contact with victim. No future violations to 3 years post release control. Sentenc-
within next 3 years. es to run consecutively with credit for
Hamman, Rachel A. (Osseo, Michi- time served. Ordered that a 2001 Dodge
gan). Harmful Intoxicant. Fine: $200; Ram Truck and a 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe
Costs: $133; Jail: 90 days with 90 days used during the commission of the of-
suspended. fenses be forefeited to the state. A Smith
Henricks, Richard W. (Bryan, Ohio). and Wesson 9 mm caliber handgun and
Open container. Fine: $50; Costs: $79. an American Tactical 22 caliber hand-
gun are also ordered forfeited to the
WILLIAMS COUNTY FAILURE TO state. Ordered to pay all ...
FILE LOCAL TAX
CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
Allan, Jenee A. (Bryan, Ohio). File lo-
cal tax – 2015 (Stryker). Fine: $200 with
$200 suspended; Costs: $120; Jail: 30
days with 30 days suspended. No future
violations within next 2 years.

Baerlin, Cody C. (Defiance, Ohio).

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

costs of prosecution, any court appoint- Assured clear distance ahead. Fine: WCSO K-9 Unit Tracks
ed counsel costs, and any supervision $102; Costs: $93.
fees permitted. Saunders, Callan M. (Delta, Ohio).
Brake equipment. Fine: $102; Costs:
$85.

Seffernick, Dennis P. (Swanton, Ohio).
WILLIAMS COUNTY CIVIL

Down & Traps Felony FugitiveFor: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against:
Rau, Cory (Montgomery, Michigan). 71/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. Suspect In Jan. 23 Arrest
$83.24. Sigg, Mildred W. (Napoleon, Ohio).

For: City of Bryan (Taxes). Against: Stop for school bus. Fine: $77; Costs:
Perry, Christa (Blacklick, Ohio). $134.93. $88.
For: Jay’s Heating and Cooling, LTD Stough, Caitlyn L. (Whitehouse, By: TImothy Kays An anonymous midmorning tip
placed Yates in Bryan at 121 South
(Bryan, Ohio). Against: Goetschuis, Jes- Ohio). OVI. Fine: $375; Costs: $80. Op- THE VILLAGE REPORTER Lebanon Street. “We were working that
information,” said Sgt. Fulk, “...and
se (Edon, Ohio). $1732.19. erator’s license suspended from Novem- Joshua Yates, 27, of 03147 County found that he was at that house.” Law
For: Starr Partners, LLC (Bryan, ber 18, 2017 to May 18, 2018. No viola- Road 17, Bryan, learned on January enforcement officers, including Deputy
tions of law until January 10, 2023. May 23 that evading a well-trained K-9 law Ken Jacob and Ruin, his K-9 partner,
Ohio). Against: Davis, Ronnie L. (Bryan, be resentenced to 182 days jail and a enforcement officer is easier said than entered the house shortly before 3:45
Ohio). $1565. $1075 fine. Reportable probation. 72 done. p.m. “We went in and ordered him out,
hour program by March 28, 2018. but he wouldn’t come out,” said Sgt.
For: Starr Partners, LLC (Bryan, Yates and an unidentified female Fulk. “So we sent Ruin in, and he did
Ohio). Against: Smith, Justin M. (Bryan, Wyse, Connor R. (Archbold, Ohio). passenger were pulled over south of some searching. He pretty much got
Ohio). $990. 70/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93. Edgerton by a Defiance County Sher- the guy to hide inside a closet to get
away from him. We opened the closet,
For: Village of Stryker. Against: FULTON COUNTY CRIMINAL iff’s Deputy at 11:59 on the evening of and found him hiding.” Yates was not
Campbell, Jason (Stryker, Ohio) and Harter, Roxanne M. (Delta, Ohio). January 22. Having outstanding war- in possession of a weapon at the time of
Campbell, Jaime (Stryker, Ohio). Obstruction of official business. Fine: rants in both Defiance and Williams his arrest, and was transported to the
$439.46. $100; Costs: $70. counties, Yates fled the scene, and the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio.
Schultz, Jessica (Wauseon, Ohio). No ensuing car chase was joined by units
For: Village of Stryker. Against: Fon- dog license. Fine: $112. Restrain dog. of the Williams County Sheriff’s Office Along with his outstanding warrants,
seca, David (Stryker, Ohio). $1118.74. Fine: $112. and Defiance Post 20 of the State High- Yates now faces new charges, with other
way Patrol. The chase terminated in a charges related to the pursuit pending.
For: Village of Stryker. Against: Hall, Members of the Williams County Grand
Melinda (Stryker, Ohio). $650.56. Jury handed down a two-part true bill
of indictment against Yates on the af-
For: Village of Stryker. Against: Mon- ternoon of the 23rd. Count one, Aggra-
nin, Bart (Stryker, Ohio). $1562.58. vated Possession of Drugs, alleges that
For: Village of Stryker. Against: FULTON COUNTY CIVIL field near the intersection of Williams on or about the 28th day of November,
Patterson, Ryan S. (Stryker, Ohio). For: Fulton County Health Cen- County roads 8.50 and H. 2017, Yates did knowingly obtain, pos-
$1221.25. ter (Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Burres, At this point, Yates abandoned the sess or use methamphetamine, a fel-
For: Village of Stryker. Against: Ra- Thomas M. (Delta, Ohio) and Burres, vehicle and the female passenger, and ony of the fifth degree. Count two al-
mon, Joseph (Stryker, Ohio). $669.29. Cora M. (Delta, Ohio). $444.33. fled on foot. The female passenger was leges that Yates failed to appear for a
For: Fulton County Health Cen- questioned, but not charged. She ad- December 8, 2017, court date, a fourth
FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC ter (Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Chapa, vised the law enforcement units on degree felony. He was scheduled to ap-
Boehk, Mark (Swanton, Ohio). Seat Miguel T. Jr. (Delta, Ohio). $591.34. scene that Yates was in possession of a pear after being released on his own re-
belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $48. For: Fulton County Health Center handgun. “She said that she had seen cognizance in connection with another
Carter, Tiffany M. (Wauseon, Ohio). him with one, but it was kind of vague,” felony charge.
69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. (Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Cook, Thom- said Sergeant Shaun Fulk of the Wil-
Howard, George W. (Delta, Ohio). Im- as R. (Lyons, Ohio) and Cook, Carol S. liams County Sheriff’s Office. “She said Timothy can be reached at
proper backing. Fine: $102; Costs: $85. (Lyons, Ohio). $232.86. that he kept it tucked in his pants. I tim@thevillagereporter.com
Klingshirn, Daniel (Napoleon, Ohio). asked if she ever saw him put bullets or
73/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. For: Fulton County Health Center BBs in it, so I could tell the difference.
Maney, Cynthia M. (Wauseon, Ohio). (Wauseon, Ohio). Against: Maddock, La- She didn’t know, so we had to take that
mar M. (Swanton, Ohio) and Maddock,
Cherri Lynn (Swanton, Ohio). $2920.76.

Michigan Man Indicted for what it was worth.” A search of the
area with two K-9 units failed to turn
up Yates, and he remained in the wind
until a few hours later.

For String Of Local Robberies Fifteen Indicted By
By; Chelsie Firestone that he was carrying a gun as well as
THE VILLAGE REPORTER that others with guns were waiting out-
side. He then exited the store with a
A Michigan has been indicted on a
total of six counts related to a string of Williams County Grand Jurylarge bag of prescription drugs. It is also
robberies across the tri-state area, which alleged that Morgan indicated or showed
include two in Montpelier and another in a handgun during the January 29, 2016 The Williams County Grand Jury con- preceding twenty years.
Holiday City. robberies at the Valero Main Stop in vened on Tuesday, January 23 and re- Daniel D. McNeff, 57, of Fort Wayne
Montpelier and the Holiday City Stop turned indictments on 15 individuals fac- was indicted on one count of forgery and
John T. Morgan, 34, of St. Louis, and Go. ing a total of 29 charges. Those indicted one count of theft, each a fifth degree fel-
Michigan faces three counts of aggra- Morgan, along with Nickole Collins, include: ony. The charges allege that, on or about
vated robbery, each a first degree felony; 31, is suspected in a string of at least Gabriel V. Cordell, 42, of Bryan was November 9, 2017, McNeff forged two
two counts of having weapons under dis- 16 robberies across the tri-state area. indicted on two counts of aggravated pos- checks, owned by H Machining of Bryan,
ability, each a third degree felony; and Both were arrested during a routine traf- session of drugs, each a fifth degree fel- in the amount of $6750.51.
one count of theft of drugs, also a third fic stop outside of Cincinnati in April of ony, and one count of failure to appear,
degree felony. Specifications are at- 2016. They have remained incarcerated a fourth degree felony. The charges allege Stone A. Meyer, 23, of Napoleon was
tached to the aggravated robbery charg- since the time of the arrest. Both Morgan that, on or about November 29, 2017 and indicted for vandalism, a fifth degree fel-
es. These specifications indicate the use and Collins have already received prison January 5, 2018, Cordell possessed or ony. The charge alleges that, on or about
of a handgun during the commission sentences in connection to robberies oc- used methamphetamine as well as that December 14, 2017, Meyer caused harm
of the crimes as well as that Morgan is curring in Michigan. Cordell failed to appear as required by to a glass door inside the Correction Cen-
a repeat offender. The indictment was the court after being released on his own ter of Northwest Ohio.
handed down by the Williams County At the time of this printing, no charg- recognizance in connection with a felony
Grand Jury on Tuesday, January 23. es have yet been filed against Collins in charge. John T. Morgan, 34, was indicted on a
Williams County, and it is unknown if total of six counts including three counts
The charges come in relation to rob- charges will be filed at a later date. Court Madelyn M. Coressel, 22, of Bryan of aggravated robbery, each a first degree
beries which occurred at Rings Pharma- was indicted on aggravated possession of felony; two counts of having weapons
cy and the Valero Main Stop in Mont- records indicate that Morgan will be ar- drugs, a fifth degree felony. The charge while under disability, each a third degree
pelier and Holiday City Stop and Go in raigned on the Williams County charges alleges that, on or about November 28, felony; and one count of theft of drugs, a
Holiday City. third degree felony. More information on
on February 7, 2018 at 3:00 PM with 2017, Coressel possessed or used meth- these charges can be found in the related
It is alleged that Morgan, wearing a Williams County Court Common Pleas amphetamine. article.
sack on his head in an attempt to con- Judge JT Stelzer presiding. Rhonda L. Fischer, 47, of Montpelier Joshua R. Rutherford, 37, of Stryker
ceal his identity, entered Rings Pharma- was indicted for failure to appear, a fourth was indicted for operating a vehicle under
cy on November 3, 2015, and exclaimed Chelsie can be reached at degree felony. The charge alleges that the influence of alcohol or drug of abuse,
chelsie@thevillagereporter.com Fischer failed to appear as required by a third degree felony, and one count of

Super Bowl Traffic the court after being released on her own driving under suspension, a first degree
recognizance in connection with a felony misdemeanor. The charge alleges that, on
charge. or about December 20, 2017, Rutherford
operated a vehicle while under the influ-
Brandie D. Grandey, 39, of Bryan was
Conducted indicted on one count of aggravated pos- ence as well as that Rutherford has been
Blitz To Be session of drugs, a fifth degree felony, and convicted or pleaded guilty to a previous
one count of failure to appear, a fourth felony violation and that Rutherford’s
degree felony. The charges allege that driver’s license was suspended under OVI
Grandey possessed or used methamphet- conviction at the time of the offense.
amine on or about December 7, 2017 as Craig J. Scheuer, 30, of Montpelier was
Sheriff Roy E. Miller announces dedicated to protecting the citizens of well as failed to appear as required by indicted for theft, a fifth degree felony. The
that the Fulton County Sheriff’s Of- Fulton County and the motorists who the court after being released on her own charges allege that on or about August 1,
fice will be conducting a Traffic En- travel its highw.ays. These Blitzes are recognizance in connection with a felony 2016, Scheuer, stole $1231.10 from a pri-
forcement Blitz. This Blitz, designated being funded from a grant that was charge. vate individual.
Super Bowl Blitz, will run from Feb- awarded to the Fulton County Sheriff
ruary 4th thru February 5th, Depu- s Office from the Ohio Department of Jill R. Griffin, 52, of Edgerton was in- Jermell M. Toney of Toledo was in-
ties will be working various hours and Public Safety. The grant pays for extra dicted for tampering with evidence, a third dicted for harassment by inmate, a fifth
locations around Fulton County and patrol to enforce the traffic laws that degree felony. The charge alleges that, on degree felony. The charge alleges that, on
they will be looking for impaired driv- will increase the safety of motorists or about December 12, 2107, Griffin insti- or about November 25, 2017, Toney, being
tuted, made, presented, or used a record, an inmate at the time of the offense, ha-
ers and violations associated with im- on the roadways in the areas that are document, or thing knowing that it was rassed an officer of the Correction Center
paired driving. prone to a higher number of serious false with purpose to mislead a public of- of Northwest Ohio by expelling saliva on
Sheriff Miller and his deputies are and fatal crashes. ficial engaged in an investigation or with the officer.
the purpose to corrupt the outcome of an Allen S. Williams, 40, of Bryan was
Defiance Post Of Highway Patrol investigation. indicted for possession of cocaine, a fifth
Joshua D. Mason, 27, of Edgerton was degree felony. The charge alleges that Wil-
indicted on two counts of aggravated pos- liams possessed or used cocaine on or
session of drugs and one count of posses- about January 6, 2018.
Investigating Fatal Crash sion of cocaine, all fifth degree felonies. Joshua E. Yates, 27, of Bryan was in-
The charges allege that, on or about De-
dicted on one count of aggravated posses-
cember 23, 2017, Mason possessed or sion of drugs, a fifth degree felony and one
West Unity – The Defiance Post of a tree. Mr. Baldwin was pronounced used methamphetamine, cocaine, and count of failure to appear, a fourth degree
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is cur- deceased at the scene by the Williams Psilocybin. felony. Charges stem from a November
rently investigating a single vehicle fa- County EMS. The crash currently re-
tal crash which occurred on January mains under investigation. Jeremiah L. McAfee, 37, of West Unity 2017 incident where Yates is alleged to
was indicted for operating a vehicle under have possessed methamphetamine and
19, 2018, at approximately 1:10am on Assisting at the scene were the Wil- the influence of alcohol or other drug of failure to appear on those charges in De-
County Road 17, north of County Road liams County Sheriff’s office, Brady abuse, a fourth degree felony. The charge cember. Please see related article for more
K, west of the village of West Unity in Township Fire Department and Wil- alleges that, on or about December 27, information regarding Joshua E. Yates.
Williams County. liams County EMS. 2017, McAfee operated a vehicle while It should be noted that an indictment
A 1996 Dodge Stratus being driven The Ohio State Highway Patrol en- under the influence and that McAfee has is only an accusation and that all defen-
been convicted of or pleaded guilty to five dants listed are presumed innocent until
by Joseph Baldwin, age 63, of West courages drivers and occupants to al- or move equivalent offenses within the and unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Unity, Ohio, was northbound on County ways wear their seat belts, to never drive
Road 17. The vehicle traveled off the distracted or impaired, and to reduce
right side of the roadway and struck speed during inclement weather.
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Department Of Aging Looking To Expand

Library NewsTransportation Service In Williams County

By: James Pruitt 19 days open. West Unity served 255 Make Button Tree Art With Pioneer
THE VILLAGE REPORTER people in December, an average of 13 Branch Library At The Senior Center
for the 19 days open. Edgerton served
Department of Aging Executive Di- 224 people in December, an average of
rector Maggie Fisher told the Board of 16 for the 14 days open. Edon served
Commissioners she plans to use site 170 people in December, an average of
managers to help out when needed. The 12 for the 14 days open. Stryker served
commissioners were having the Depart- 155 people in December, an average of
ment of Aging meeting at the Stryker Se- 11 for the 14 days open. Pioneer served
nior Center, Jan. 26. 143 people in December, an average of
10 for the 14 days open.
The department has been able gain
some concessions from local dialysis Transportation- 975 total trips, 773
centers to schedule Williams County regular trips, 178 medical trips, 23
appointments within the drivers sched- passport trips. Home delivery served
ules. This has made it easier on the 3,598 meals in Williams County.
drivers and the patients, Fisher said.
2017 totals: Transportation- 12,463,
Meals: Congregate- 37,525 and Home Delivery-
Bryan served 1,046 people in Decem- 71,815.
ber, an average of 55 for the 19 days
open. Montpelier served 555 people James can be reached
in December, an average of 29 for the at james@thevillagereporter.com

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Bryan Man Faces Enticement
Charges In Defiance County
PHOTO PROVIDED
ed details concerning the incident on PIONEER SENIOR CENTER ... Seniors are invited to create Button Tree Art on Tues-
By: Chelsie Firestone social media Sunday afternoon. Those day, February 20 at the Pioneer Senior Center, located at 101 North Elm Street.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER posts indicate that Corwin tried to lure Hosted by the Pioneer Branch Library, participants will paint a tree on canvas and
the victim to his car with a story about use buttons to give the tree a touch of character. This program will begin at 10:00
Michael Corwin, 64, of Bryan has his puppy. am and is FREE to attend! All supplies will be provided by the library.
been charged with child enticement, a Corwin was scheduled to appear The Pioneer Branch Library is located at 106 Baubice Street. For more information,
first degree misdemeanor, by the De- for arraignment in Defiance Municipal please contact Rose King at 419-737-2833.
fiance County Municipal Court. The Court on Monday, January 29. No infor-
charge comes in relation to an incident mation regarding those proceedings was Carnegie Concert Series
at the Meier gas station in Defiance on yet available at the time this article went
Saturday, January 20. to press.
The case remains under investiga-
Defiance police responded to a sus-
picious person concerning the safety of Announces 2018 Scheduletion.
a juvenile at the gas station that after-
noon, and the charges against Corwin
were filed at that time.
Chelsie can be reached at

The mother of the alleged victim post- chelsie@thevillagereporter.con The Williams County Public Library but album, Dirt in 2017.

Don’t Fumble: Tackle Drunk Carnegie Concert Series is excited to Friday, May 04: The Whiskey
announce the 2018 schedule! Febru- Charmers
ary through May will feature a perfor-
Driving Before The Clock Starts mance each month with the latest up The Whiskey Charmers is a Detroit-
and coming singers/songwriters! Per- based Ameripolitan band composed
formance dates are as follows: of members Carrie Shepard and Law-
rence Daversa. Fans have often com-
pared their sound to the feeling of rid-
Kickoff for National Football League, er. In 2016, there were 10,497 fatalities Friday, February 23: Olivia Miller- ing in the middle of the desert with the
Super Bowl LII is just about ready to in motor vehicle traffic crashes involving schin top down. They have been included as
start. For many football fans, on Sun- drunk drivers. Among the 10,497 alco- one of the 15 best new bands in Detroit
day, February 4th it is that time, every- hol-impaired-driving fatalities, 67 per- Just 22, singer-songwriter Olivia by the Detroit Metro Times who also
one watching becomes a fan…and Fans cent (7,052) were in crashes in which at Millerschin has composed and re- listed Shepard as Best Singer/Song-
Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. least one driver had a BAC of .15, almost leased two full-length albums. She writer of 2016.
twice the legal limit. was a quarter finalist on America’s
Williams County Safe Communities, Got Talent, won the Great American The Carnegie Concert Series was
highway safety and law enforcement of- “Be sure to have a game plan for the Song Contest, is featured on Republic created by Williams County Public Li-
ficials are huddling up with the National night so friends and family know who Records soundtrack to Mitch Albom’s brary as a way to showcase newer tal-
Highway Traffic Safety Administration the designated driver is. Drunk driving latest novel, and has music in national ent, both local and nationwide. The
for a special Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive can result in serious crashes, injuries or film and TV. Her voice will be heard series has already featured talented
Drunk reminder to urge football fans death,” said Sergeant Jim Edwards, Ohio during the 2018 Olympics Ice Dancing musicians such as Dakota Dave Hall,
across the nation not to drop the ball on State Highway Patrol, Defiance Post. “Al- competition. Whitney Mann, Kerry Patrick Clark,
this issue. though a driver is considered alcohol- and Seth Abram. These events have
impaired with a blood alcohol concentra- Friday, March 09: Andrew Ellis limited seating so the library encourag-
“Super Bowl Fans Don’t Let Fans tion (BAC) of .08 or higher, even a small Andrew Ellis is an Americana / Folk es attendees to arrive early. Doors will
Drive Drunk.” said Peg Buda, Safe Com- amount of alcohol can impair judgment / One Man Band from Toledo, OH. Ellis
munities Coordinator from the Williams plugs away in Toledo venues night af-
County Health Department. “If you want and reaction times enough to make driv- ter night, which has honed his chops to open half an hour before each show at
to be the MVP of Super Bowl LII, vol- ing unsafe. We want to encourage drivers a fine degree. His brand of Americana 6:30 p.m. and will lock at 7:00 pm out
unteer to be a designated driver to help to turn over their keys to a sober driver is rough and tender, smart and street- of courtesy to the performer. All of the
your family and friends get home safely, – our vote for game MVP – before they wise, and IS a testament to Toledo’s concerts are free to the public and are
Drunk driving only leads to disaster and begin drinking. If you don’t have an MVP fertile music scene. funded through donations.
tragedy. It is never worth the risk. If you to make sure folks get home safely, con- All concerts will take place in the
do plan to drink, remember to pass the sider other ride options,” he said. Friday, April 13: Seth Creekmore
Goshen, Indiana musician, Seth Carnegie area of the Main Library.
keys to the sober driver before kickoff,” If you’re hosting a Super Bowl 52 Creekmore is an indie folk/chamber Additional acts in the Carnegie Con-
she said. party, designate a responsible driver be- pop artist whose passion is creating a cert Series will be added as they be-
In all states, drivers are considered fore the game begins. Being a designated
alcohol-impaired if they have a blood al- driver does make a difference. A great unique experience and sound with mu- come available. Interested performers
cohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or high- example is the Safe Ride Home program sic. After attending Visible Music Col- should email carnegieconcertseries@
lege in Memphis, Tennessee, Seth has gmail.com or call the library 419-636-
held each year on New been performing at venues across the 6734 Ext. 239. The Bryan Main Library
Year’s Eve here in Williams globe. The furthest being several cities is located at 107 E. High Street.
County. This last New in China. Creekmore released his de-
Year’s Eve, thirty-three
potentially impaired driv-
ers were kept off our roads Kids Can Create Bedazzled
and given safe rides home.
Williams County Safe

Branches At Pioneer Branch LibraryCommunities commends
the combined efforts with
Grace Community Church Kids, ages 6 to 15, are invited to cre- poms. Create either a floor display or
and WBNO-WQCT Radio ate Bedazzled Branches on Saturday, table top display by placing branches in
for providing designated February 24 from 10:30 am to noon, at either a container or vase. This program
drivers. the Pioneer Branch Library! Decorate is FREE to attend! You are welcome

tree branch- to bring your own special container to
es with vari- use for your branch display, or you can
ous craft choose from a variety of containers pro-
m a t e r i a l s , vided by the library. You must register
such as to attend as this program is limited to
paint, se- 12 participants.
quins, rib- The Pioneer Branch Library is locat-
Saturday, February 10th bon, yarn, ed at 106 Baubice Street. For more in-
c o l o r e d formation, please contact Rose King at
tape, glitter, 419-737-2833.
and pom-

Join us for food, fun and games, and friendship!
We’ll have chili, soups, loaded baked potatoes,
pies, and board and indoor games for the whole

family! Please join us!

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Heating Assistance Available CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE

Northwestern Ohio Community Ac- up to $500.00. Wauseon’s Cory Johnson Attains Eagle Scout
tion Commission continues to offer help The Winter Crisis Program will con-
with heating assistance. the events of this day. Cory has walked a that he has earned, as his Scouting ré-
tinue until March 31, 2018. Income path in life that few in this day and age sumé clearly attests. Beginning as a
The Home Energy Assistance Pro- guideline’s for these two programs is at could emulate. seven-year-old Wolf Cub in 2007, Cory
gram provides a one time credit to your or below 175% of the Federal Poverty became a Boy Scout in 2011. He was
main heating source. Applications will Guideline. The currents of modern society are involved with the National Youth Lead-
be accepted until June 30, 2018. quickening. That by itself is not neces- ership Training Program in 2013, then
Required documentation for all sarily a bad thing, but when one consid- was put on as a staff member from 2014
The Winter Crisis Program provides household members includes: proof of ers the directions of what has become to 2017. He was inducted into the Or-
assistance to customers that are threat- 90 day income (3 months), birthdates, the norms of modern society though, der of the Arrow in 2014, and in 2015
ened with disconnection, have already social security cards, electric bill, and those quickening currents can uproot and 2018 attended the National Confer-
been disconnected, need to establish gas bill. If disabled, you will need to and sweep away even those whose roots ence. He held the office of Station Secre-
new service or are in need of propane, bring proof of disability. of conviction have traditionally run tary for the Order of the Arrow in 2016
fuel oil or any other bulk fuel. The pro- deep. One need look no further than the and 2017. Cory was on High Adventure
gram can also assist with furnace repair To Schedule an appointment, please 6:30 evening news to see that common for the Order of the Arrow in 2016 and
contact 1-844-493-1193. sense has become frighteningly uncom- 2017, and Lodge Chief from 2016 to
mon, and that which was considered 2018. He was on the Camp Lakota staff
Lesson On Facebook reprehensible five years ago is now con- in 2015, and the staff of the National
At Next WCGS Meeting sidered chic. To steer against the cur- Jamboree in 2017. For his Eagle Scout
rent of modern society is often asking for service project, Cory partnered with lo-
The Feb. 12th meeting of the Williams second Monday of each month, exclud- a bull’s eye to be painted on your back, cal cable access INTV in Wauseon for
County Genealogy Society will be held ing July and August, in the Harmon and there are more than a few who are a very special production. Cory direct-
in the Harmon Room in the West An- Room of the West Annex of the Bryan ready and willing to lob daggers of dis- ed the development of an ALICE (Alert,
nex of the Bryan Public Library. Penny Public Library. dain at the target. The peer pressure Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate)
Rummel will demonstrate and explain can be mind altering. In the midst of the training course to teach the proper re-
the ins outs of using Facebook. For further information concerning ever-present undertow of a sick society sponse to an active shooter threat in the
WCGS, email Pat Goebel wcgspg01@ though, there are a few who choose to Wauseon Schools.
The purpose of the WCGS is the pres- gmail.com, visit the Website at www.wc- stand fast for the time-honored princi-
ervation of county records and family gs-orgs.com, or write to WCGS, PO Box ples that modern society rails against. “This has been so exciting,” said
research. Monthly meetings are held the 293, Bryan, OH 43506. They lead lives centered on God, family Cory’s mother, Lori when describing the
and country...they are Boy Scouts. long road that led to the Court of Honor
ANNUAL of this day. “There have been so many
To look at the definition of a Scout, people along the way that have helped
“Bundles of Joy” Tab it is easy to see why social norms con- form him into the young man that he’s
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 sider them to be anything but normal... become. I may be his mom, but he’s had
and nowadays, they are not. A Scout is so many moms along the way that have
$10 to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friend- helped him become who he is.” “We’re
ly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, just really proud of him,” said Cory’s
Submission!!! thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. Con- father, Dan. “He’s really grown over the
sider the oath of the Boy Scout... years, from doing the Cub Scout Pine-
Photos Print wood Derby and all the things like that,
In Color! “On my honor, I will do my best to all the leaders that have helped him.
To do my duty to God and my Country We’re really thankful for that.”
DO NOT and to obey the Scout Law;
MISS THE To help other people at all times; Cory’s talent for writing landed him
FEBRUARY 22nd To keep myself physically strong, the Editor post of the Wauseon School
DEADLINE! mentally awake, and morally straight.” newspaper. The ethics that he has
Looking at these things to which honed that brought him the Eagle Scout
Actual Photo Size: 2.75 x 3.75 Cory and his brothers in Scouting ad- award, have combined nicely with his
here, it is easy to understand why only God-given talent, and pointed him to-
Parents, Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles about two percent of those who start out ward a bright future. Upon graduation
Introduce your baby or toddlers to friends & as Wolf Cubs actually push through to in a few months, Cory will be entering
family throughout our coverage area for just $10! the ultimate level ... the Eagle Scout. the University of Missouri School of
The few that have attained the honor Journalism, the oldest school of jour-
Qualifications: have gone on to lead productive lives of nalism in the nation. They know his life
service, and some have much to show résumé, and his strength of character.
1.) 5 years old or younger for how the years of effort needed to at- They have seen his work, and they are
2.) One child per photo tain the Eagle Scout award has shaped welcoming him with open arms.
3.) Photos must be print quality their lives. In a recent survey, 17 United
States Senators are Eagle Scouts, as are For those who are contemplating
60 members of the United States House Scouting, and those who are approach-
of Representatives. Eleven states are ing the transition into the ranks of Boy
governed by an Eagle Scout, and 14 se- Scouts, the Eagle Scout bar is set high,
nior officers in the United States Armed and for good reason. As Cory explained,
Forces hold the title of Eagle Scout. “It’s a true honor. I’d have to say with
33 United States astronauts are Eagle all my predecessors, all my fellow Eagle
Scouts, and over 1,700 CEOs, corporate Scouts that have achieved the honor and
heads and presidents have all stood be- gone on to become astronauts, Presi-
fore a Court of Honor to receive an Eagle dents and CEOs, those who have gone
Scout Award. On this day in downtown on to really improve society as a whole
Wauseon, Cory Johnson joined the likes is something that I’m extremely proud
of former President Gerald Ford, H. Ross to be a part of. It’s certainly a privilege.
Perot, Sam Walton, Steven Spielberg, I understand the duty ahead of me as
Neil Armstrong and Sam Walton in the an Eagle Scout, though. I know what’s
ranks of the Eagle Scout. Pretty heady expected of me. Society today is looking
company for sure, but although the for leaders. I truly believe that the skills
company is heady, the honor has not instilled within me from Scouting have
gone to Cory’s head. The drive to get to gotten me to this point, and they will get
this level was there almost from the very me to the next achievements in life in
start. “It was with me all along,” Cory the years to come.”
said. “Watching all the leaders and men-
tors that I had in the Troop when I first It is a long climb to the Eagle aerie,
crossed over into Boy Scouting was defi- and the way requires effort. Those efforts
nitely an inspiration for me. Everything are worth every second of sweat equity,
that I was doing in Scouting was a step though. You can ask Steven Spielberg
toward the ultimate rank ... to one day the next time that you see him, or you
earn it.” can just ask Cory Johnson.
Cory has worked hard for everything
Timothy can be reached
at tim@thevillagereporter.com

Local Businesswoman To

Three Easy Ways To Submit: Talk About Bipolar Disorder At
Next NAMI Meeting
1.) www.thevillagereporter.com.
2.) Stop By The Office Beverly Miller, a Wauseon business- her.
woman, will talk about her experience NAMI Four County is the local affili-
at 115 Broad Street - Montpelier, Ohio 43543 with bipolar disorder and her partici-
pation in a National Institute of Men- ate of the National Alliance on Mental
3.) Fill Out The Form Below And Mail tal Health research study on the illness Illness, the nation’s largest organization
at the Tuesday, February 6 NAMI Four of family members and friends who have
Please fill out the following form and send with photo by Thursday, County meeting. The meeting, which is a loved one with a mental illness as well
February 22, 2018. If you would like your photo(s) returned, please open to the public, starts at 7 p.m. at as persons with a mental illness.
enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope or photos may be picked the Four County ADAMhs Board office,
up at the main office in Montpelier after publication. T-761 State Route 66 south of Archbold. The purpose of NAMI is to improve
public awareness and understanding
PLEASE PRINT Miller’s first experience with bipo- of mental illness, to provide free family
lar disorder occurred when she was and community education programs, to
Baby’s Name: 23, teaching high school math in Sa- offer peer led support groups for family
lem, Oregon. Since then, she explains members and persons with a mental ill-
Date of Birth: that her life has been a roller-coaster of ness, and to lead advocacy efforts that
highs and lows, including hospitaliza- support mental health issues and that
Parent’s Name: tions, until a treatment that worked was fight the stigma often associated with
found. mental illness.
Put wife’s name in brackets. Example: John & Jane (Page) Jones
Today, she helps run the family tire The next free family mental health
Hometown: business that was founded by her fa- education class, called Family to Family,
ther. And, for the last few years has begins Monday, February 5. Recognized
Grandparents Name: participated in a National Institute of as an evidence-based education pro-
Hometown: Mental Health research project that is gram by the national Substance Abuse
focusing on Amish and Mennonite fami- and Mental Health Services Administra-
Phone: lies to find the genes that are associated tion, the 2 ½ hour class starts at 6 p.m.
with bipolar disorder. at the Bryan Hospital, 433 W. High St.,
Bryan. For more information on the
By identifying the genes that trig- class or to register, call Barb Arnos, one
ger bipolar disorder, the study hopes of the class leaders, at 419/270-1502.
medications can be developed that bet-
ter control the illness. Miller will explain For more information about NAMI
why she decided to participate in the Four County and the free programs that
study and what the study requires of it provides, please visit the group’s web
site: www.namifourcounty.org.

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Communities To Learn Status Of Some CDBG Programs Feb. 8

By: James Pruitt Violating a court order (58) was the leading type The scope of the work includes development of
THE VILLAGE REPORTER of charge, followed by assault and theft with 19 each grant applications, environmental review records,
and possession of marijuana and domestic violence fair housing program, technical assistance for grant
The first public hearing for the PY2018 CDBG (14) to round out the top five. activities and any related for CDBG/RLF planning
program, Home Investment Partnership program, work.
the Community Housing Improvement Program, For driving charges, there were 229 juvenile cas-
Ohio Housing Trust Fund, will be Feb. 8. es (137 males, 92 females). Sixty-seven came from The county will treat all responses as a request
Wauseon, 63 from other, 36 from Archbold and 26 for proposal to select the non-profit for grant writing
The hearing will provide citizens with pertinent from Swanton. Most charges (120) were related to and administrative assistance for Fulton County.
information about the programs available and their speeding.
requirements. The county may be eligible for about The county is looking for an agency that has:
$4 million provided it meets the many requirements. The Fulton County Dog Warden picked up 11 - Specialized experience or technical expertise
strays the week of Jan. 7-13, 2018; 11 were re- with CDBG and other economic and community de-
A wide variety of projects are covered, but any deemed. The office collected $190 in fees and issued velopment services to be provided.
project must benefit low-to-moderate income per- nine citations. Three dogs were destroyed and one - A past record of performance on contracts with
sons, aid in the prevention of slums or blight or dog bite was reported. the county including quality of work, timeliness and
meet an urgent need in the community. Archbold, cost control.
Chesterfield Township, Fayette and Swanton, were The office picked up 11 strays the week of Jan. 14- - The capacity to perform the work within the time
notified by the Maumee Valley Planning Organiza- 20, 2018; 10 were redeemed and two were brought limitation, taking into consideration of its current
tion their applications filed by the commissioners in in. The office collected $90 in fees and issued four ci- and planned workload.
April 2016 has been approved. According to letters tations. Three dogs were destroyed and two dog bites - Experience working on CDBG, RLF, economic
from Sandy Kessler, community development plan- were reported. development housing or other similar projects in-
ner for MVPO, the projects’ environmental review volving federal funds.
processes have begun and should be completed by The commissioners approved the transfer of - Familiarity of the firm with the type of problems
mid-February. $25,409.32 from Public Assistance to Children’s applicable to the requested services.
Services as requested by the county’s Jobs and Fam- - Familiarity and experience with Fulton County
MVPO will alert the communities when the funds ily Services. The money covers the cost of childcare and its neighborhoods.
have been issued. The communities have to be com- through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families The county will initiate contract negotiations with
pleted by Aug. 31, 2019, and requests for payment Prevention Retention and Contingency paid out of the chosen candidate. If the talks do not bear fruit,
must be sent to the MVPO by Sept. 30, 2019. At the Children’s Services from October to December 2017. the county will move onto the second-place firm.
transfer station there was 1,999,83 tons of construc- Applicants are expected to deliver of list of services
tion and demolishing waste-landfill; 1,419.94 tons of The department also determined the total cost to be provided; one to two pages describing the qual-
municipal waste-landfill. of child welfare services for the fourth quarter of ifications of the people who will do the work, their
2017 to be $16,878.61. JFS requested $22,917.37 knowledge of the county and its CDBG programs;
The county’s solid waste recycling report showed be transferred for board home payroll expenses. The location of the office and how many hours or days
336.28 tons of paper; 465.52 tons of cardboard and agency also requested $12,396.14 be transferred will be devoted to the county’s CDBG program and
109.65 tons of electronics. Judge Michael J. Bumb from Child Support Enforcement shared expenses to a statement of hourly billing rates for all personnel.
of the Fulton County Court’s Juvenile Division re- Public Assistance transfer in shared cost. Submissions are due no later than 4 p.m., Feb.
leased his annual report. 26, 2018 at the commissioners’ office, 152 S. Fulton
For January 2018, the agency requested a trans- St., Suite 270, Wauseon, OH 45567.
Among the highlights: Sixty-nine males and 41 fe- fer of $12,926.95 for its share of CSEA funds. The The board approved a contract with St. Caspar
males accounted for 2,349 bed days at the Northwest commissioners approved a $10,000 draw for FY15 Catholic Church in Wauseon, to use the Parish Life
Ohio Juvenile Detention, Training and Redemption E Development of a CDBG project by Nature Fresh Center to host elections May 8, Aug.7 and Nov. 6,
Center near Stryker. Thirteen youth spent 108 days Farms. The request will be sent to the Ohio Develop- 2018 for elections. The county will pay $450 for each
in the Life without Drugs, mental health and Cor- ment Services Agency – Office of Community Devel- use.
rectional Counseling program. At the end of the year, opment. The board approved a three-year contract with
there were only two juveniles lodged there. the Fulton County Economic Development and set
The county is requesting a statement of quali- aside $117,000 to cover the cost.
There were 71 youth on official probation in 2017, fications from local non-profit agencies to perform
compared to 78 in 2016. There were still 39 in resi- necessary functions for its Project year 2018 CDBG James can be reached
dence as of Dec. 31. There were 255 juvenile delin- Community Development Program (including the at james@thevillagereporter.com
quent cases, the bulk of which were ages 13-17 for Community Housing Impact and Preservation pro-
boys and 14-17 for girls. Leading categories were gram, Community Development Allocation and Com-
16-year-old boys (60) and 15-year-old girls (26). petitive programs, critical infrastructure, residential
Subjects mainly came from Wauseon (81), Swanton public infrastructure program, economic develop-
(62) and Delta (49). ment and revolving loan fund programs.

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Williams County Food Summit Ohio & U.S. Unemployment
Attendees Learn About Ways Numbers Released For December
Local jobless rates rose in Decem-
To Help Needy With Utilities, ber, according to the state of Ohio.

Williams County rose slightly to 3.9
percent, while Fulton County rose to
Aid To Get To Work 4.4 percent. The figures are not sea-
sonally adjusted. In November, both
counties were at 3.7 percent. State-
PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF someone qualifies for help is to go by wide, the seasonally adjusted un- health services (+800) surpassed loss-
the federal income chart for poverty. employment rate was 4.7 percent in es in professional and business servic-
HELP FOR THE NEEDY ... Ann Carels of December, down from 4.8 percent in es (-3,500) and trade, transportation,
the Office the Ohio Consumers Counsel A new chart has been released and November. and utilities (-500). Information and
brought a wealth of information which based on requirements of income at 135 other services had no change over the
allows low income residents and fami- percent of the poverty standard. For one Ohio’s nonagricultural wage and sal- month. Government employment, at
lies to get help during the winter. Carels person, the cutoff is $16,389, while a ary employment increased 2,500 over 766,900, increased 700. Gains in state
is based out of Findlay and covers 31 family for four is $33,885. the month, from a revised 5,539,700 in government (+1,900) outweighed loss-
counties in her area. November to 5,542,200 in December. es in local (-1,100) and federal (-100)
The Consumers’ Counsel can also government.
By: James Pruitt show people how to reduce their use of The number of workers unemployed
THE VILLAGE REPORTER electricity, which can mean a 10 per- in Ohio in December was 270,000, From December 2016 to December
Representatives of several food cent reduction. One simple tip, unplug down 9,000 from 279,000 in Novem- 2017, nonagricultural wage and sal-
banks and pantries in Williams County your cell phone charger when not in ber. The number of unemployed has ary employment grew 38,500. Employ-
learned about how they can help their use. The device still suck energy even if decreased by 14,000 in the past 12 ment in goods-producing industries in-
clients connect with local utilities for the charger is just sitting there. months from 284,000. The December creased 16,400. Manufacturing added
electricity, heat and phone. unemployment rate for Ohio decreased 10,200 jobs in durable goods (+8,200)
The Williams County United Way Carels did warn people about the re- from 5.0 percent in December 2016. and nondurable goods (+2,000). Con-
hosted its quarterly Hunger Summit at quest by Ohio Gas to double their cus- struction added 6,800 jobs while min-
its 520 W. Mulberry St., office in Bryan. tomer charge to more than $10. This is The U.S. unemployment rate for De- ing and logging lost 600 jobs. The pri-
More than 20 people came out for the not the cost of the natural gas, just the cember was 4.1 percent, unchanged vate service-providing sector added
price to pay for being a customer. from November, and down from 4.7 26,800 jobs. Employment gains in lei-
percent in December 2016. sure and hospitality (+14,900), educa-
In other news: The United Way will tional and health services (+12,600),
continue to receive two sows per month Ohio’s nonagricultural wage and sal- financial activities (+9,800), and other
to be slaughtered and processed for dis- ary employment increased 2,500 over services (+3,500) were partially offset
tribution to local pantries. the month, from a revised 5,539,700 by losses in trade, transportation, and
in November to 5,542,200 in December utilities (-10,400), information (-2,600),
The agency is moving and that 2017, according to the latest business and professional and business servic-
means it needs a new home for the We establishment survey conducted by es (-1,000). Government employment
Care Cabinet. Pepple said a larger, se- the U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau decreased 4,700 with losses in state
cure space is required. It will be sepa- of Labor Statistics) in cooperation with (-2,200), local (-1,500), and federal
rate from the new offices. ODJFS. (-1,000) government.

The recent Heroes and Villains trivia Employment in goods-producing in-
night in Holiday City, which served as dustries, at 919,500, increased 1,200
a fundraiser for We Care Cabinet, was over the month as gains in manufac-
such a hit, it was suggested the pantry turing (+3,500) outweighed losses in
representatives either volunteer for next construction (-1,700) and mining and
year’s event or organize a table, Pepple logging (-600). The private service-
said. providing sector, at 3,855,800, gained
600 jobs. Employment gains in leisure
Suzie Osburn of the county’s Jobs and hospitality (+2,200), financial ac-
and Family Services office talked about tivities (+1,600), and educational and
ways her agency can assist people who
make as much as 200 percent of the
federal poverty line. The agency can
help with utilities, rent and car repairs
to help people get to work, she said.
The agency is looking to help teens

become productive citizens. Through
event, which was also the final United
Way event for outgoing director Bill Pep-

North Central Elementaryple.
Ann Carels of the Office the Ohio NOCAC, there is money for daycare
Consumers Counsel brought a wealth and vehicle insurance. Through its CC- Second Quarter Roll
of information which allows low income MEP effort youth ages 14-24 can find
residents and families to get help dur- direction. “They are required to work,”
ing the winter. Carels, while based out Osburn said. “They set their own goals
of Findlay, covers 31 counties in her and meet with us before they move on. 6TH GRADE Jake Turner Amara Wright
area. “We show them they all have value and Katelyn Balser Ava VanAuken Madeline Zimmerman
purpose. Everyone is a child of God.” Ethan Beard Charles VanderHorst II
Education is her primary focus as Osburne is a self-sufficiency specialist 4TH GRADE
she said her job is to help people know at JFS. Joe Burt Davis White Carter Eckley
about options for paying utiltity bills, Mireya Cruz 5TH GRADE
scams, choices and getting their bills James can be reached at Alexa Dominguez Lucy Cadena Mackenzie Frame
lowered. The best way to figure out if james@thevillagereporter.com Grecia Dominguez Carlos Cadena Jess Hendricks
Jonathon Hicks Krimson Carnicom Chance Karr
Edon Cinderella Project Underway Braylon Kidston
Martha Marmolejo Star Cruz Cooper Lashaway
It is that time of year again to donate your used prom dresses, shoes and acces- Ashlynn Martin Talen Denstedt Lily McClanahan
sories to benefit the Cinderella Project. Gently used prom items can be dropped off Lilly McMillen Johana Knapp
to the Edon High School main office anytime between now and the sale. All items Cohen Meyers Alizabeth Pilmore Cailyn Meyers
donated will be for sale on February 24, 2018 at the Edon Northwest Band room Gwen Oxender Tyler Meyers
from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Can- Paige Oxender Nate Riddell Jennifer Ruvalcaba
cer Assistance of Williams County. Lila Semer Koner Rummel Eric Sanchez
Darbi Stewart Fred Schofield Kenneth Smeltzer
Emma Taylor Brenden Solano
Aiden Scott Emily Sprow
Trenton Turner Addyson Turner
Rylee Walker
Alec Walz

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Montpelier Village Pettisville Grad Named A National
Council Meets Justice Agriscience Teacher Of The Year

PHOTO BY MELISSA R. EWERS, STAFF dead and broken limbs; By: Cory Johnson PHOTO PROVIDED
helped plow snow; tested THE VILLAGE REPORTER
JUSTICE....Officer Josh Mercer and Chief McGee in- safety equipment; at- AWARD WINNER ... Pettisville gradu-
troduce the newest member of the department to the tended training by AMP Although the agriculture industry is ate Whitney Short’s infusion of bio-
Montpelier Village Council. and OSHA; replaced USA synonymous with the history and cul- technology in Anthony Wayne Schools
flags and State of Ohio ture of Pettisville, the percentage of stu- has earned her the 2017 National Agri-
By: Melissa R. Ewers Verbal annual reports flags. dents pursuing a career with a direct science Teacher of the Year Award.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER were given by represen- impact on agriculture is declining on a
tatives from the Village Kevin Sommer gave national scale, creating a labor shortage an hour’s drive from her Wauseon home,
The Montpelier Village Departments. Sandy the report for the Waste in many parts of the country. Short says she’s stayed because of the
Council held session on Gordon and Dan Brown Water which is cur- unique features. Although the much
January 22, 2018 with a gave the Parks & Recre- rently in the process of However, many have found that not more urban setting differs from Fulton
full agenda. ation Department’s 2017 replacing safety railing all hope is lost, especially when exam- County’s mostly rural population, she
report stating they are and walkways as well as ining the lessons happening on a daily credits her experience at Pettisville and
Mayor Yagelski read a proud of the community pumps and the removal basis inside high school agricultural student teaching at Wauseon as “key
proclamation dedicating working together and of sludge. Sommer let education classrooms where innovative pieces” to her success.
February 1-28, 2018 Ca- making an effort to in- the Council know that a practices like those of 2002 Pettisville
reer and Technical Edu- clude kids. huge problem is flush- High School graduate Whitney (Beck) When her agriculture teacher at Pet-
cation month by the As- Highlights from Brown able wipes/baby wipes. Short are helping students to graduate tisville and 2016 recipient of the award,
sociation for Career and included the Montpelier They collect in the pumps with more than a diploma, but a passion John Poulson, asked her if she would
Technical Education. Eagles sponsored public and don’t breakdown like for agriculture. be willing to be nominated, Short was a
The proclamation can be swimming lessons which toilet paper. A reminder little hesitant at first due to her relative
found in the January 22, in total was attended by to the public- don’t flush Short was recently recognized as one time in her position. Poulson insisted,
2018 agenda at http:// 51 children. The Eagle wipes (and underwear as of six 2017 National Agriscience Teach- however, praising her methods to fa-
www.montpelieroh.net/ Scouts worked on a proj- he’s also seen plug the ers of the Year by the 8,000 member cilitate learning instead of just “giving”
agenda.html. ect to replace the blue pumps). Sommer “Never strong National Association of Agricul- learning.
barrel trashcans with ten a dull moment...”. tural Educators. The accolade is a result
Approved where the wooden trash containers. of her nine years of service to the An- “I think all students need to get
agenda, minutes from Brown also attended the Chief McGee with Of- thony Wayne school where her inclusion into the science of the production side.
January 8, 2018, De- Class 1 Water Distribu- ficer Josh Mercer attend- of a more science-based curriculum has That’s where it’s at when you look at all
cember 2017 Financial tion training for his li- ed the meeting bringing seen agricultural education participa- the GPS work, all the precision [and]
reports, 2018 Cruise In cense. with them the newest tion increase threefold. understanding what’s happening with
Dates as the second and Highlights from Sandy officer- Justice who had water and chemicals. We have to draw
fourth Tuesdays of June, Gordon included creat- just completed his train- Starting as an Animal Science major some people who don’t have a back-
July, and August, Reso- ing a program guide for ing. “[Justice] Ready to at The Ohio State University, Short later ground into the industry or we’re going
lution 1199 Amended preK-grade6 with parks go and become a working double majored in Agriculture Educa- to be even shorter on employees than we
Appropriations, Resolu- and recreation activities member of the agency.” tion and earned a Master’s Degree in are now. Whitney does a good job with
tion 1200 Apply to ODNR as well as community McGee stated that with the latter after realizing a love for work- that,” Poulson said.
funding for the Iron activities. This included having a canine officer, ing with students as a State Officer of
Horse Trail Project. the passport program sociability is a big factor the Ohio FFA Association. Upon arriving Poulson also commended his stu-
which Gordon is work- as the police department to Anthony Wayne, membership in the dent turned colleague for always being
The Mayor also in- ing on for 2018 to in- works with schools. In school’s agriculture program and FFA a “go-getter” and attending various pro-
formed the Council that clude more children from the spring, the depart- chapter was on the decline. fessional trainings and conferences to
Jason Rockey had de- the community. Several ment would like to intro- learn about and implement the newest
clined to fill his position programs throughout duce Justice to the com- “We were teaching production agri- features the agricultural industry offers.
on the Council. Rockey, the summer were well munity with a possibility culture and it wasn’t working. [Biotech- “She’s helping students, helping herself,
who was present, in the attended: Registration of a day at the park event nology] was what our students want. and helping other ag teachers … She’s
audience was asked if he Blitz (154 children & par- to show the type of train- Our students are thinking more about taking the trek I think all great ag teach-
wanted to speak. Rockey ents); Olde Tyme Holiday ing Justice has and con- being doctors, nurses and engineers ers should,” he said.
declined and Mayor Ya- Gathering (38 children); tinues to receive. than farming,” Short said. Thus, after
gelski read the email: Bean Days Polar Ad- attending various workshops and con- Creating an environment where stu-
venture; end of summer Junk vehicles in the ferences, she worked to start one of the dents are constantly challenged to ex-
“Due to circumstanc- party (100 children and village were also dis- first biotechnology programs in the state cel and expand their horizons cannot be
es that were unforeseen parents); British Soccer cussed as several com- with support from Penta Career Center. credited to one person, Short said. She’s
at election time, I am Camp (20 children) to plaints were reported. thankful for the support of school ad-
currently unable to take name a few. There are rules on the “Our students are now getting an ministrators and her co-teacher, Mrs.
my seat on the Mont- Rich Stoy gave the books concerning these experience in the classroom that they Courtney Bockbrader, for their contri-
pelier Village Council. I Electric Department’s and the village is work- don’t typically get as a high school stu- butions within the department, as well.
sincerely apologize for report. The department ing to enforce the rules. dent,” Short said of the new curriculum. As far as the award goes, Short says it
any inconvenience this installed 62 new LED Parking violations will be is a “true honor” while she’s only been
may cause and hope to street lights to help given for parking viola- Exceeding the basic expectations of trying to stay on the cutting edge of the
have the opportunity to save cost over the long tions including nuisance an agriculture teacher, Short has grown industry.
work with all of you in term; removed several violations. Vehicles must the reach of the agriculture education
the future.” The Council be “Road Ready”. Resi- department and built connections with “We’re very open to change which I
thanked Rockey and ac- dents need to consider her students to help change lives and think helps a lot. We’re constantly look-
cepted the letter and un- their neighbors. spark an interest in agriculture through ing at ways and evaluating our program
filled seat. her caring nature. [to determine] how we can make things
Kevin Brooks is work- better and do things differently and
ing on a clarification from Now serving as the Ohio FFA State continue to meet the needs of students
AMI on the AMP metering Sentinel, Marleigh Kerr, a 2017 Anthony whether they’re going to college or look-
proposal. The first public Wayne graduate, credits Short with fos- ing for a job,” she said.
meeting on the proposed tering interests through Career Devel-
Montpelier Trail Plan was opment Events and hands-on learning While her career path has taken her
well attended with sever- that have led to lifelong skills. about a half hour east and into a dif-
al ideas coming from the ferent county than her alma mater, the
community with letters “She’s the reason I started in FFA and work of Whitney Short as an agriculture
of support coming from the reason I stayed. Throughout my four educator has earned the admiration of
businesses. years in high school, she pushed me a both communities, and now, the nation-
lot to do things I didn’t think I could do al stage.
The Council went into or I didn’t really want to do but turned
executive session to dis- out to be things that I loved,” Kerr said Cory can be reached at
cuss the appointment of of Short. publisher@thevillagereporter.com
a public official and ac-
quisition of property with Living with Trisomy 9, Kerr’s brother,
no action taken. Angus, spent most of his time in special
education classes at Anthony Wayne
Village Council meet- until his family decided to enroll him
ings are held the 2nd and in an agriculture education course to
4th Monday each month give him a variety in education. Short’s
at 6pm at the Montpelier classes gave them more than they had
Police Department. For imagined possible.
more information call
419-485-5543. The pub- “We never really thought it’d be more
lic is welcome and en- than just a way to get him out of the
couraged to attend. classroom, but he got his State Degree
his senior year, competed in the agri-
Melissa can be reached at science fair, and got to go into other
melissa@thevillagereporter.com classes. All of that was because Mrs.
Short really believed in him and re-
ally pushed him past what anyone else
thought he was going to do … She was a
huge impact on my entire family’s life,”
Kerr said.

Beginning her teaching career at An-
thony Wayne because it was, at the time,
the only district with an opening within

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10 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, January 31st, 2018

Bryan Area Chamber Of Commerce To Refocus Upon Getting ‘Back To Basics’

By: Timothy Kays hits, to standards like ‘Wil-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER low Weep for Me’. The band
continued to entertain as
There were plenty of the members and guests PASSING THE GAVEL ... Outgoing Chamber President
upbeat subjects covered visited a buffet provided by Cindra Keeler turns over the presidential to incoming
at the seventy-first annual Grant’s Catering of Wed- President Mary Leatherman.
Bryan Area Chamber of ding Dreams by Linda. The
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR ... Receiving the Commerce banquet, held bill of fare included dual Mr. Yahraus announced only the Branch Manager
Small Business of the Year award from Tracey Carter in the Williams County entrees of Chicken Mar- several events upcoming of Elwood Staffing, she
(right) is April Valderas, with her husband Jesse Val- YMCA Gymnasium on the sala and roast beef, along on the calendar, includ- gives of her time and com-
deras of AJAV’s Salon and Spa. evening of January 25. with green beans, sweet ing a ‘Spring Fling’ on May mitment of endless hours
There was also serious corn, and a large tossed 19, and proposed meetings to not only the Bryan
subject matter discussed, salad. Multiple tables were modeled upon the Busi- Chamber, but to the Bryan
and some of it was put required to hold the des- ness After Hours concept, Kiwanis...and she is now a
forth in the theme for the serts...dozens of slices of with the exception that Bryan City Councilwoman.
program, ‘Back to Basics’. almost every imaginable they would take place dur- I don’t think that the wom-
variety of cheesecake. As ing the lunch hour. an knows the word ‘no’.”
Prior to the beginning the dinner wound down Ms. Leatherman came to
of the program, Chamber and the business por- Mr. Yahraus then in- the podium to receive the
members and guests were tion of the program com- troduced outgoing 2017 presidential gavel from Ms.
entertained by the Scott menced, there was not a Chamber President, Cindra Keeler, and kicked off her
Rogers Big Band Sound hungry soul to be found in Keeler, commending her on presidency with a promise.
Combo, who covered a the room. a job well done during her “I’ve heard you. I’ve lis-
wide spectrum of every- tenure in office. Ms. Keeler tened to you. I’ve processed
thing from modern pop As part of his ad- announced that despite what you’ve told me when
dress to the membership the challenges of 2017, I’ve been out and about,
PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF and guests, Bryan Area the Bryan Area Chamber shopping locally. You say
Chamber of Commerce of Commerce finished the that the Chamber is an ob-
LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR ... Proudly displaying the Large Business of the Executive Director, Dan- year in the black. She then ligation, and you want it to
Year Award are Ohio Art employees Leif Thomas, Thonda James, Rita Bunting, Colton iel Yahraus, said, “You’re introduced her successor, be a value. My guarantee
Pool, CEO Elena West, Bill Waters, Michelle Gibbs, Dave Batt and Derrick Beck. probably wondering, what 2018 Chamber President, to you is that by the end of
does this, ‘getting back to Ms. Mary Leatherman. “I’m 2018, when I stand here a
basics,’ mean that we’ve super excited for 2018,” year from now in 2019, you
been talking about. We... Ms. Keeler said. “We are will be able to say that the
the board, myself and my going to be led by an in- Chamber is a value, not an
staff, want to get back to credible woman. She is not obligation.”
providing you, our mem-
bers, with what YOU need.
But we need your help. Tell
us what you want. Talk to
a board member. Share
with me, or the staff; send
us an e-mail or text. Get a
hold of us, and let us know
what YOU want. We want
to hear from you. We can’t
get back to basics without
your help.” Looking ahead,

AJAV’s Salon and Spa,
located at 219 South Main
Street, was named the Bry-
Fulton County Health Center Welcomes an Area Chamber of Com-
merce Small Business of
the Year. Presenting the
award to owners Jesse and
April Valderas, nominator
Tracey Carter said, “It’s
a great group of people.
They volunteer. They sup-
Shelly Mills, D.O. port their community; they
sponsor Chamber events.
They’re just a great group
of people.”
Family Practice MR. Russ Davies came

forward to present the
Large Business of the Year
Delta Medical Center award to a company that
for generations has been
synonymous with Bryan,
the Ohio Art Company. In
Fulton County Health Center is pleased to welcome Shelly Mills, D.O. recognizing their achieve-
to Delta Medical Center. Dr. Mills joins Dexter Phillips, D.O., Ann Steck, ments, Mr. Davies said, “In
M.D., Rebecca Shirley, NP and the sta at Delta Medical Center. Dr.
the last couple of years, the
company has moved out
Mills is looking forward to meeting the growing medical needs of our of their comfort zone - big
area residents. time - leaving behind the

legacy of a world-known
product, the Etch-A-
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• Married with 4 children. 2 boys and 2 girls. award winning lithogra-
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Virginia College of Osteopathic • I enjoy spending time with my kids. We like to swim, play baseball traordinary leap of faith
and leadership...a separa-
and ride dirt bikes. tion of the identity of the
Ohio Art Company.” CEO
Elena West came forward
Medical School When asked why she chose to come to Delta, Dr. Mills replied: to accept the award, and

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Wednesday, January 31st, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 11

Kunkle Congregation Of United Brethren In Christ Celebrates 125 Years Of Service

By: Timothy Kays PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER PACKED HOUSE ... Seating was at a premium at the Kunkle UBC services on the morning of January 28.

On February 5, 1893, congregants of the United
Brethren in Christ dedicated a new brick sanctuary
building just east of downtown Kunkle. Fifteen months
later, May 17, 1894, a powerful thunderstorm lashed
the community with wind-driven hailstones described
as the size of hens eggs, bringing with it injury and
significant property damage. Just moments after the
arrival of the storm, an F-4 tornado slammed into the
south side of the village with winds estimated at over
200 miles per hour, adding fatalities and devastation
to the toll of the storm. Members of the Kunkle United
Brethren in Christ Church were amongst the first to
rise in service to their grievously wounded commu-
nity. 125 years after the dedication of that old brick
sanctuary, the congregation continues to serve, and on
the morning of January 28, they marked their quas-
quicentennial. Their sister congregation in Alvordton
marked their 130th anniversary last year.

The special guest speaker bringing the message for
the day was Bishop Todd Fetters, who delivered a ser-
mon entitled, ‘Let the Wind Blow’. He gave a brief histo-
ry of the United Brethren in Christ, dating back to the
nineteenth century with the early bishops being found-
ers Martin Boehm, a Mennonite preacher, and Philip
Otterbein, a pastor of the German Reformed Church.
Following them was the ‘Apostle Paul’ of the United
Brethren in Christ, Christian Newcomer.

A fourth bishop provided Fetters with the founda-
tional segue for his sermon, Milton Wright, the father
of Orville and Wilbur Wright. With that, Bishop Fet-
ters drew from the precepts of aeronautical engineer-
ing to compare flight with the Holy Spirit, which is of-
ten compared to a wind. Early aviation pioneers noted
that success in flight requires an intimacy with the
wind. The parallel in Christian living that was noted
by Bishop Fetters was an intimacy with the Holy Spirit
brings success in life. Together, he tied them into three
fundaments of the United Brethren in Christ - Gospel,
Unity and Mission - noting that all are done much bet-
ter when done together, in the intimacy of the Holy
Spirit.

After the sermon, fellowshipping continued with a
huge potluck meal.

Although small in numbers, the members of the
Kunkle United Brethren in Christ are strong in gos-
pel, strong in mission, and as the name would sug-
gest, strong in unity. The neophyte congregation was
unshaken when the ‘Great Kunkle Cyclone of 1894’
tested the faith of their community. 125 years later,
the congregation is united in faith, and looking forward
to what work God has in store for them.

Timothy can be reached
at tim@thevillagereporter.com

MAKING A JOYFUL NOISE ... The Kunkle UBC Praise
Team leads off with Let it Rise.

YOU’RE UP ... Senior Pastor, Dr. Dan VanArsdalen, an-
swers a request for intercessory prayer.

TURNING OVER THE REINS ... Senior Pastor, Dr. Dan
VanArsdalen (right) welcomed guest speaker, Bishop
Todd Fetters.

NOBODY LEAVES HUNGRY ... After services, the congre-
gation enjoyed a huge potluck lunch.

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12 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, January 31st, 2018

Pioneer EMS Given Masks To Village Of Montpelier Holds
Help Pets, Rescue & Service
Second Active Transportation
Dogs At Fire Scenes Plan Public Hearing

She contacted the In-
visible Fence Company,
where a representative By: Melissa R. Ewers
said they could donate THE VILLAGE REPORTER
one mask to each de-
partment. Bertke told The Village of Montpelier held its
the person she needed second public meeting for the Active
enough kits for two coun- Transportation Plan on January 23,
ties (Hillsdale and Wil- 2018 to update the community on its
liams) and the next day progress and discuss further ques-
she found the needed 12 tions and concerns. The meeting was
kits at the front door of held at the fire station.
Reading Emergency in
Hillsdale. Paulette Mills from Poggemeyer De-
The quick response sign Group greeted the room and gave
surprised the sales rep, a brief overview of what the plan’s
who said normally a de- goals to improve existing biking/walk-
livery took 7-10 days, ing/running trails, connect parks,
but never in one night. neighborhoods, historical sites, the
The other surprising fact downtown area, and schools.
is the company makes
only 23 distributions per Chris Kannel from the steering
year and was already at committee informed the group the first
PHOTOS BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF their limit. They delivered phase of the plan has been named the
$1,200 work of oxygen Iron Horse River Trail which includes
KEY ROLE ... Teresa Bertke works for Pioneer EMS and masks. “The represen- connecting the Wabash Trail on Co Rd
Reading Emergency Unit was instrumental in reach- tative called their boss 13 to Co Rd K, creating a path along
ing out to the Invisible Fence Company to getting the and they made an excep- the St. Joe river. Kannel talked about
company to donate 12 pet mask kits. The kits are now tion,” Bertke said. The the difficulty to access the river and
available for use in Hillsdale and Williams counties. how making the trail more accessi-
ble to the downtown area could ben-
kits come in three sizes, efit Montpelier economically. Access
one for large dogs, one for points are proposed at the current
medium dogs and one for entrance located at the Montpelier Se-
lap dogs and cats. nior Center, Platt Street with a park, PHOTO BY MELISSA R. EWERS, STAFF
Bertke distributed North Pleasant Street with a park and
seven to Hillsdale County restrooms, and at River Street with MAYOR YAGELSKI SPEAKS TO THE
including six to REU. The a possible canoe/kayak launch pad. AUDIENCE.... Mayor Yagelski welcomes
Pioneer Fire Department The trail open year around and would the community to the public meeting.
received two. “We haven’t be ADA accessible with a 10 foot wide
used them yet,” Dave Slif- path for use by pedestirans, bikes, write letters, and volunteer.
ka, director for Reading and scooters/wheelchairs, not mo- Mayor Yagelski ended the meeting
Emergency Unit said. torized vehicles. Cost of the trail was
The masks are dif- discussed as well with some funding stating as his 19 years as major and
ferent than ones for hu- coming from grants. Kannel stated 4 years on council he’s continually
mans. The nose is long that the support of the community been asked “What are you going to do
and cone-shaped so it was vital to its success. for Montpelier?” With funding being
can seal around a pet’s taken away, smaller towns will dry
nose. In the earlier inci- Janet Hull, president of Montpe- up. Kevin Brooks interjected “We are
dent, rescuers could not lier’s Balloon Fest spoke from the au- not giving up.” Yagelski went on to say
get a good seal on the dog dience in support of the plan stating that he goes by a 95/5 concept where
with the human mask. without the communities support, the 95% of the people are happy and 5%
NEW EQUIPMENT ... David S. Slifka of Reading The masks may be new Balloon Fest would never have hap- are not. He personally makes it his ef-
Emergency Unit in Hillsdale holds a mask emergency to the area, but the prod- pened. “It’s possible...it’s great what fort to speak with those 5%.
crews can use on dogs or cats overcome by smoke at uct has been around for our community is doing”. Hull would
a structure fire. The crews can put the animal’s nose several years. “It usually like to see the trail plan and Balloon Mayor Yagelski recently took a
through a rubber membrane and the membrane will takes a tragedy to get one Fest to be incorporated in the future. walk through the parks, downtown,
seal around it. The masks can also help K-9 or rescue on board,” Bertke said. Other residents spoke up mentioning the Veterans building, and the Histor-
dogs at fires or after drug searches. “Pets are very important, connecting the fairgrounds for use of ic Grove Park where he quoted from a
campgrounds would be useful as well. monument “In honor of the achieve-
they have become like ments of our forefathers and the
family.” Slifka said. Concerns about flooding were dreams of our youth.” The monument
By: James Pruitt for both Pioneer EMS Not everybody who brought up from the audience. Pau- was dedicated on August 12, 1995.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER and Reading Emergency finds out about the lette stated boardwalks and elevated Yagelski spoke “I think this is great...
Unit in Hillsdale County. masks see them as a pos- areas are planned for those areas. An- the involvement from the public and
Pets are fast becoming The owner arrived and itive step. There has been other resident spoke out in opposition community of all ages...I commend all
to be seen as children in took the dog to a critical some resistance by those to the plan as it would increase noise residents of Montpelier. We are going
today’s culture and now care unit in Archbold, who believe the masks to his residence and loss of privacy. to lead Williams County.”
a local ambulance service but within 24 hours, the are frivolous, Slifka Points of concern about an exit point
can save the life a furry dog had passed away, said. “We tell people (the for canoes/kayaks. You can find more information
member of the family Bertke said. “When I left masks) are for K-9 and on the Active Transportation Plan at
should a fire break out. the scene, I was very up- rescue dogs,” Slifka said. When asked what the community http://www.montpelieroh.net under
set and I thought ‘what “We extend the service to could do to help, Kannel let the group Events & Notices.
The story begins in De- could I do to make a dif- pets and rescue dogs.” know to continue to attend meetings,
cember at a structure fire ference,’” Bertke said. Melissa can be reached at
outside of Pioneer. Upon melissa@thevillagereporter.com
arrival, the firefighters She spent that night
pulled four dead puppies calling the local veteri- The K-9 and rescue
out of the fire. A male dog narians asking if they dogs will benefit from the
was also rescued, but the had an oxygen chamber, masks as they are often
animal dashed back in- “because that’s what that exposed to narcotics and Senior Center News
side to where the puppies dog needed.” But there dangerous chemicals,
were. They pulled the were none to be had. Slifka said. The emer- Bryan Senior Center Announces
dog out again and this gency services benefit Regular Euchre Party Results
time he was struggling Bertke asked what it because the masks were
to breathe. Paramedics would take to get an oxy- donated. The Bryan Senior Center hosted its regular euchre party on January 23, 2018.
assisted the dog, but the gen chamber and found Bertke has distributed There were 15 players present. The winners for the day were: 1st place went to:
breathing masks the unit out a unit cost $1,000. seven masks so far in Gary Okuley with a 319. 2nd place went to: Ward Harvey with a 279. The win-
had been for humans But even if one could be Hillsdale County, includ- ners of the door prizes went to: Margaret McBride, Gary Okuley, Katie DeLong and
only and they could not acquired, none of the vet- ing six at Reading Emer- James Klender. The next regular euchre party will be held on Tuesday, January 30,
get a tight enough seal. erinarians in the coun- gency. Two have been giv- 2018 from 1 to 3 pm. For more information call: 419-636-4047.
ty could afford to man en to Pioneer on Rescue
“We cupped it around one 24 hours a day. “So 77 and 71, Bertke said. Montpelier Senior Center Center
its nose and of course the next option was the Birthdays & Anniversaries
it would not fit,” Teresa masks,” Bertke said. James can be reached at
Bertke said. She works james@thevillagereporter.com

Open House Celebrates
The Retirement Of Bill Pepple

By: James Pruitt
THE VILLAGE REPORTER

Friends and associates PHOTO PROVIDED
gathered at the Knights
of Columbus Community JANUARY BIRTHDAYS ... Celebrating January Birthday’s & Anniversaries at the
Center in Bryan, Jan. 22, Montpelier Senior Center, seated left to right: Deb Howard, Vi Pressler, Nadine
2018, to say goodbye to Grim, Dona Stahler, Sharon White & Bev Laughlin. On behalf of the senior center,
Bill Pepple, who retired Happy Birthday!!
from the Williams Coun-
ty United Way, Jan. 25.
The party was an open
house format and allowed
Pepple to spend time
with many people. Pepple
was director of the local
agency from 2011-2018.
He and his wife will retire
to Arizona for the winter
months and summer in
Clear Lake, Indiana, in
the summer.

James can be reached at
james@thevillagereporter.com

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Wednesday, January 31st, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 13

Montpelier Elementary Little Loco Leaders

Montpelier Elementary School held ers. There are things they can do that
its monthly Little Loco Leaders assem- do not cost any money. For example,
bly for the month of December on doing chores without being asked, pick-
ing up trash, and helping a friend. Stu-
December 19, 2017. The word of the dents were also given the opportunity to
month was “Be Respectful,” and spe- drop their name in a bucket for being
cific students were recognized by their a “Loco Leader” to have a chance to be
teachers for helping others, being kind, drawn out randomly at the assembly as
and finding ways to give back to others. well. The students were given prizes do-
Students were taught by our guidance nated by Bill’s Locker Room III and were
counselor, Ms. Anderson to be respect- given “presents.”
ful and to find ways to give back to oth-

KINDERGARTEN A.M. (left to right)—Keegan Smith, Ixaiah Williams.

PHOTOS PROVIDED

KINDERGARTEN ... Front Row (left to right)—Gracelynn Bauer, Valerie Gray, Jayce
Feeney. Back Row (left to right)—Trenton Hoffman, Aidyn Williams, Landon Allen

KINDERGARTEN P. M. ... (left to right)—Ty Michael, Xzyrin Eidenier.

3-6 BUCKET FILLERS ... Front Row (left to right)-Gavin Perkins, Jaxon Stahler,
Landen Dilley, Mya Taylor, Drake Farley. Back Row (left to right)-Victoria Sandoval,
Faith Fox, Katelyn Plourde, Abby Ries, Braden Vonalt, Karis Wheeler.
1ST GRADE ... Front Row (left to right)—Karlee Hillard, Alea Hutchins, Carter
Schmucker, Breelynn Shankster. Back Row (left to right)—Tyce Fleurkens, Brax-
ton Henry.

K-2 Bucket Fillers ... Front Row (left to right)—Izibella Harrington, Chayton Villay-
chith, Breelynn Shankster, Aliviya Decker, Liam Hillard. Back Row (left to right)—
Karlee Hillard, Kelsey Cass, Alyvia Repp, Jaylynn Maugherman, Abel Stoy, Brady
Hand.

Second Quarter Honor Roll At
Fountain City Christian School

2ND GRADE ... Front Row (left to right)—Jimmie Hager, Ellie Horton, Grace “A” HONOR ROLL Morgan Beck Kiria Law
Hutchinson. Back Row (left to right)—Aislinn McGee, Gracelyn Lands. Miliana Dargartz Dominic Boothman Mark Leatherman
Braden Eitniear Payden Boothman
Seth Mays
Mackenzie Eitniear Dakota Cable Dominic Miller
Zaelyn Eitniear Daniel Cantu
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Montpelier Chamber Moving To New Home Swanton’s PNC Bank Branch To Close

By: James Pruitt (10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, By: Bill O’ Connell
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Wednesday and Friday and closed Thurs- THE VILLAGE REPORTER
day) the same phone number and fax, Di-
Beginning Feb. 1, the Montpelier Area rect Sue Gearhart said. The public may Citing a shift away from the tradi-
Chamber of Commerce will be operating enter the building through the front door, tional banking practices of consumers,
out a new office. she said. which typically involve a visit to a bank’s
location, PNC has decided to close their
The chamber is moving up the street Moving Day is Jan.31. Any helpers will branch in Swanton and consolidate with
to 319 Main St., Montpelier, where it will be appreciated, she said. The chamber’s their branch in the Spring Meadows area.
share space with The Leader Enterprise monthly meetings will be the second Fri- In an e-mail response to the question of
Newspaper. The move comes as the for- day of the month at Cookies on Demand what prompted the closing, PNC represen-
mer site had deteriorated to the point the beginning at 8 a.m. The store is at 114 tative, Diane Zappas stated, “PNC custom-
building wasn’t safe to occupy any longer. Broad St. ers are banking very differently today, opt-
As a result, the chamber had to find a new ing to use convenient online and mobile
home. James can be reached at channels, as well as ATMs to conduct their
james@thevillagereporter.com basic banking needs. At times we may
The chamber will keep the same hours, need to make the difficult but necessary
decision to consolidate a branch with an-
PHOTOS BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF other nearby location.” Currently, PNC is PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF
the nation’s fifth largest bank in terms of
ON THE MOVE ... Sue Gearhart, director of the Montpelier Area Chamber of Com- branch locations. BANK CLOSING ... The PNC Bank
merce poses one last time in front of the chamber’s old office at 410 W. Main St. The branch in Swanton announced they will
chamber is moving because the old site was suitable for occupancy. The chamber’s The potential closing was the subject of be closing with their final day of opera-
new home is 319 W. Main St. rumors and speculation for many weeks tion set for April 20, 2018
but only became official when custom-
ers were formally contacted. On Friday, to stay with PNC and use the Spring
January 19th, letters were mailed to all Meadows branch will now be required to
PNC Swanton branch customers inform- drive somewhere in the neighborhood of
ing them of the decision. Referencing ten miles down a heavily-traveled Airport
similar reasoning as Ms. Zappas, the let- Highway. The letter also included an apol-
ter read, in part, “With this in mind, we ogy from PNC for causing any concerns
have carefully studied the effectiveness of for their customers and listed a phone
our branches based on their physical ca- number, 1-877-755-4513, to call with any
pacity as well as the number of customers questions.
who frequent each location. As a result,
the Swanton branch located at 110 W. Air- The final day of operation of the Swan-
port Hwy., Swanton, OH, will close and be ton PNC branch is scheduled for April 20,
combined into the nearby Spring Meadows 2018. According to Ms. Zappas, the bank
branch located at 7015 Spring Meadows is doing it’s best to reassign the staff to
Dr. W., Holland, OH.” other positions within PNC and the build-
ing, which is corporate owned, will be put
This decision was made despite PNC up for sale.
having the largest share of the Swanton
area market among the five local finan- Bill can be reached at
cial institutions. Customers that decide publisher@thevillagereporter.com

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 ESTABLISHED 1884 ty selectives who passed their Award sponsored by the Defiance Mr. & Mrs. James Brigle are
REPORTER physical examinations in Toledo College Symphony Orchestra the parents of a baby girl, Jacque
ESTABLISHED 1878 100 YEARS AGO last week these Edon men will Marie, born January 30. The
January 1918 go to Camp Perry, Feb 5 to be- Mr. & Mrs. Clude Taylor and couple have another daughter
120 YEARS AGO gin their duties in the army” Carl daughter are new residents of Jamie Lyn.
January 1898 The basketball record atten- Dargitz, Edgar Chrisman, Jack Edon. They live in the Jard Cum-
dance for all time was seen in the Heller, John Burkhardt, Jr., and ins property on Union St. Mrs. Mrs. Alice Eyster, Mr. & Mrs.
Milton Shambarger will farm local gym at Stryker, when Bryan Jack Gibbits. Taylor is the new office girl at Michael Kirk, Sr., of Angola, Mr.
the George Smith farm. bought three teams here only to Edon Machine Co. & Mrs. Dan Strikes and children
be defeated in so many games by Mrs. Ethel Kaiser had for of Kendallville were Sunday din-
110 YEARS AGO the local squads. Sunday guests. Mr. & Mrs. Arlow Miss Linda L Best, daughter of ner guests of Mr. & Mrs. Michael
January 1908 Eyster and daughter Florence Mr. & Mrs. W.E. Best became the Kirk, Jr. and son Jeff near An-
90 YEARS AGO and Rev. Paul Niswander and bride of John R Sulch of Montpe- gola. The occasion was the first
Cash Bohner came home from January 1928 family. They had a fine dinner at lier Saturday, January 6. birthday of little Jeff Kirk.
Chattanooga to attend the funer- Harold Warner enlisted in the the Tri-State Hotel.
al of his father, John Bohner. U.S. Navy on Jan 12. 45 YEARS AGO Employees of Hillsdale Nurs-
Mrs. Ruth Fox, teacher of Clay January 1973 ing Home are extending an in-
Ernest Boothman has written THE ADVANCE Corners school, is in the hospi- The newly organized Edon vitation to attend a farewell re-
a very interesting letter from the REPORTER tal and Mrs. George McDowell is Senior Citizen’s Club met Tues- ception for Mr. & Mrs. Gordon
Klondike gold fields. He says it’s 1976 MERGE substituting for her until she is day afternoon at the American Musser on Sunday. Mr. & Mrs.
a rough life and to come. able to do the work. Legion Hall. There are 36 mem- Musser are retiring after 20 years
(FORMALLY STRYKER AD- bers. Mrs. John vonAllmen en- of administration of the home.
100 YEARS AGO VANCE A large crowd of relatives and tertained the group with an in-
January 1918 friends gave Mr. & Mrs. Carlton teresting account of their recent The Edon FHA Chapter has
& WEST UNITY REPORTER) Firestone a miscellaneous show- trip to Germany where there son crowned Randy Kaiser as the
Ruth Radabaugh suffered er Saturday evening. They also John is stationed. FHA King for 1873-74. This event
a broken leg when a bobsled 40 YEARS AGO gave them an old fashion belling was a joint meeting with the FFA.
in which she was riding turned January 1978 Wednesday evening.
over. The sled was used to haul Hilltop FFA officers elected 1874: WILLIAMS COUNTY’S FIRST
the school children from west of were Rosey Sheperd, president; 65 YEARS AGO GRANGE WAS ORGANIZED
town to West Unity to school dur- Jane Eisel, vice president; Nan- January 1953
ing the deep snow, instead of the cy Datson, secretary; and Deb Donald W. Tipple, of Edon was A Look Back Williams County history (January 20,
regular horsedrawn bus. Padget, treasurer. named deputy of Sherriff Howard 1874, 144 years ago): Northwest Grange No. 413, Wil-
The Stryker Panther boys Zaver today along with Robert liams County’s first Grange, was organized. A North-
M. F. Lash has sold his pool team ranked 18th in the state Flightner, who also served under west Township correspondent submitted the following
room to William Burch and has by the United Press Interna- out-going Sherriff N. A. Barnes. report of the Grange’s organization to the Bryan Press
bought the burch residence tional Ohio High School Board of Spring training and baseball newspaper: “Last evening Mr. H. Hayes, State Deputy,
southwest of town. Coaches in Class A. technicalities were highlighted organized a Grange in Northwest Township with a full
in the interesting talk given by membership for charter and with the following officers
90 YEARS AGO 30 YEARS AGO Mel Held, Monday night at Lion’s installed: W. H. Parsons, Master; D. Coolman, Overseer;
January 1928 January 1987 Club and their guests. Maynard S. D. Pond, Lecturer; I. Parsons, Steward; A. Johnson,
Mayor W.E. Caughey has ap- West Unity mayor, Marv Kline presented John Monn a Chaplain; N. Kellogg, Assistant Steward; W. Rice, Trea-
pointed Herbert Knapp as the Stuckey, presided over his first white fluorescent cane. surer; W. Gore, Secretary; B. Cook, Gate Keeper; Mrs. A.
new fire chief for West Unity. He council meeting Jan 7. Gerry The Edon Recreation has been E. Gore, Ceres; Mrs. H. Johnson, Flora; Mrs. R. Potts,
succeeds Charles Haurd. Ruihley was sworn in as a new sold to Mart Walter, a distributor Pomona; Mrs. E. Myers, Lady Assistant Steward.” In
council member. Phil Stotz was for Town Talk Bakery products 1882, Northwest Grange erected this two-story wooden
80 YEARS AGO sworn in as a reelected member. from Lee Buck, Otis Young and frame structure northeast of the intersection of Ohio
January 1938 Brian Carlin won the heavy- Warren Kemarly will continue to Route 49 and County Road P-50 in Northwest Center/
Mrs. E. Kissell passed away weight title in the A Classic Wres- run business. Cooney. The first floor was occupied by general stores
Monday morning, Jan. 27. She tling Meet held in Findlay. Mrs. Nellie Houk is cook at with the Grange hall on the second floor. The historic
was 85 years of age. The Stryker Sportsman’s club the Williams County General structure is today unoccupied and has fallen into dis-
Lieut. William Reifel went to will sponsor the 25th annual ap- Hospital in Montpelier, taking repair. This February 3, 2017 photograph of the former
Detroit last Tuesday, where he pearances of Wally Taber and his the place of Mrs. Sheldon Kitner Northwest Grange hall is from the Kevin Maynard col-
will be employed in a recruiting latest Safari Show on Jan. 18 at who is the dietician now. lection--Courtesy of the Williams County, Ohio, Local
station for two years. the Stryker School auditorium. Two engagements in the Sam History Exchange. https://www.facebook.com/groups/
Mohre family have been an- WCOLHE/
70 YEARS AGO 20 YEARS AGO nounced recently. Their daugh-
January 1948 January 1998 ter, Anna Marie to Michael Bo-
PFC Nellis Greek, USMC, will Four County Vocational nahoom and their son Mose to
sing with the Camp Catlin Ma- School’s Adult Continuing Edu- Dorothy Ruhlman.
rine Glee Club. cation department will be hold-
ing a series of small-business/ 55 YEARS AGO
60 YEARS AGO entrepreneurship classes on January 1963
January 1958 January 8. American Legion post 662 of
A new public address system Paul Brown is elected presi- Edon has purchased the Mey-
was presented to the Supt. of dent of Commissioners. ers building on N. Michigan St.
Schools, Ben Shaver, at the Jan- A man fleeing from Stryker and plan to use the building for
uary PTO meeting, to be installed Police at over 110 miles an hour, an American Legion Home. The
in the auditorium. surrendered on January 20th. building formerly housed Meyers
Dr. Alfred G. Goll, 85, of Furniture Store.
Stryker died on Saturday in the EDON Mrs. Iva Friskney was a sup-
Cameron Hospital at Bryan. COMMERCIAL per guest Friday evening of her
son Raymond Friskney and fam-
50 YEARS AGO 75 YEARS AGO ily in honor of her grandson Gil-
January 1968 January 1943 bert Friskney’s 16 birthday. Mr.
A $10,000 fire destroyed a Mrs. Lucy Evans has gone & Mrs. Ernest Eyster also were
barn at the Wayne Rigg farm, from Fort Wayne to Chicago to guests. Later they all attended
two and a half miles southwest specialize in a curriculum of the 50th wedding anniversary of
of Stryker. Also burned were two studies in nursing, and is located Mr. & Mrs. Archie Ladd.
autos, a converted camper, a at Broadhurst Hospital in Evan- Susan Kannel and Martha
small trailer, and two purebred ston. Cook from Edon recently audi-
dogs. Among the 89 Williams Coun- tioned for the Young Performer’s

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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “HOW’S YOUR MEMORY?” BY: REX STUMP - “GIVING IS GIVING GOD OUR BEST”

The old comedian/pianist Victor would follow God and not turn aside. the altar of the Lord deserves no re-
Borge once told about a couple going on Surely now they would trust him with spect. When you give blind animals
vacation. They stood in line waiting to whatever they face. Surely now their as sacrifices, isn’t that wrong? And
check their bags at the airline counter lives would be transformed. Surely now isn’t it wrong to offer animals that
when the husband said to the wife, “I they would never doubt God’s protection are crippled and diseased? Try giv-
wish we had brought the piano.” The or provision. Right? Wrong! ing gifts like that to your governor,
wife said, “Why? We’ve got sixteen bags and see how pleased he is!” says the
already!” To which the husband said, The next thing we see from Israel is Lord of Heaven’s Armies.”
“Yes, I know-- but the tickets are on the their impatience and fear. Moses had In this chapter of the Bible we
piano!” ascended Mt. Sinai to receive the Ten
Commandments and had been gone for discover that the worship of God
I heard about a doctor telling his pa- over a month. In desperation, they of- was being done incorrectly. The
tient: “If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you fer sacrifices to the gods they knew in people were worshipping God by
a hundred times--I do not treat amnesia Egypt. They throw a big party with no giving Him their crippled and de-
cases!” Most of the time, forgetting isn’t holds barred – eating and drinking and
that funny. We walk into a room, stand revelry. They pressure Aaron to forge a fected animals. God didn’t ask for
there and look around, forgetting what golden calf from the spoil they took from their crippled, He expected their
we went into the room for. Then we start Egypt saying, “Come, make us gods who The day following Thanksgiving best. God required that only per-
worrying that we’re getting old and Al- will go before us” (Exodus 32.1). is referred to as Black Friday. It is fect animals be offered to Him. I
zheimer’s is just around the corner. an incredibly huge day in spending! believe that when we give God our
When we read this chapter of Exodus The following day has been named leftovers, we are doing exactly what
We forget keys, people’s names, an- and observe Israel’s actions, we react Small Business Saturday. Another these people were doing in giving
niversaries and birthdays, where we put with stunned surprise. We wonder how significant shopping day for those God the crippled, blind, and dis-
things. It’s a common malady that most they could be so stupid. We question smaller competitors. Then we have eased animals.
people encounter at some point in their how they could forget so easily all that
lives. Too often and too easily, Christ- God had done just weeks earlier. But af- In Matthew 2 we read how the
followers tend to forget what God has ter that initial reaction, if we’re honest, Wise Men came to Jesus when he
done or promised or told them. We’ve we’ll admit: Hey, that’s me. I could do was a toddler, and they gave him
heard hundreds of sermons, discussed that. I forget all the time. from their treasure chests. They
Scripture in small groups, had personal gave him their best. They didn’t
encounters with God, and been moved We forget that God helped us through
to conviction more times than we can our darkest nights, so when more of Cyber Monday…again a lot of mon- give Jesus average gifts or show dis-
count. them come we fret and worry and try ey is spent on-line. All these well- interest in their visit. They bowed
to fix it ourselves. We forget that God named spending days conclude with in worship (attitude) and gave their
So why don’t we live more faithful- helped us break one bad habit, so we Giving Tuesday, a day to consider treasures (best effort).
ly? Why aren’t we more different from give up in our efforts to break the next giving to a charitable cause, mis- When we arrive at practice, our
the kind of person we used to be? The one. We forget that God has promised sion, etc. Although money is do- coaches want us to give our best ef-
answer is: we forget. Israel is a prime to protect us, so we take matters into nated, the amount tends to pale in fort and attitude. When the day of
example. Let’s trace the high points of our own hands and defend ourselves by comparison to the previous days of competition arrives, EVERYONE ex-
their history beginning with the end of verbally assaulting our attacker behind spending. For some, this is the day pects us to give our best effort and
their 400 years as slaves in Egypt. Just his back to others. we give our leftovers. This spending attitude. Can you imagine playing
notice what they had seen God do on frenzy is somewhat humorous, and in the NFL Super Bowl, and only
their behalf. We forget, even after we’ve seen all yet somewhat reflects how the com- giving an average effort, or having
that God has done. Just like post-Egypt mon person gives to God. a poor attitude? Do you think that
• The ten plagues when God brought Israel. That’s why we need to read the would honor your teammates or
Pharaoh and Egypt to their knees. Bible every single day. It’s not to gain In the book of Malachi 1:6-8 we your coaches? Absolutely not!
browny points with God so we’re sure read, “The Lord of Heaven’s Armies
• Passover when God spared the first- we get to go to heaven. It’s not to make says to the priests: “A son honors Ask yourself, “Am I giving God
born of Israel and killed those of Egypt. us more acceptable to God so he’ll love his father, and a servant respects my best, or am I giving Him my left-
us more. It’s so we remember and not his master. If I am your father and overs?” God wants the first part of
• The escape from Egypt in the dead forget. Remember what God has done. master, where are the honor and our income, the best of our time,
of night. Remember what God has promised. Re-
member who he is. Remember who he is respect I deserve? You have shown and the best of our skills for His
• The miraculous rescue at the Red making us. contempt for my name! “But you glory. When we do this, it demon-
Sea as God parted the waters. We forget so easily, and that’s why ask, ‘How have we ever shown con- strates that He has first place, not
we also need each other. Peter puts it tempt for your name?’ “You have our possessions. We are mere man-
• The daily provision of manna every this way: “Therefore, I will always re- shown contempt by offering defiled agers (stewards) of what we have
morning for months. mind you about these things—even sacrifices on my altar. “Then you been given. Check our more on this
though you already know them and are ask, ‘How have we defiled the sac- thought by reading Proverbs 3:9-10,
• Water from a rock to quench their standing firm in the truth you have been rifices? “You defile them by saying Romans 12:8, and Mark 12:41-44
thirst. taught. And it is only right

• God’s appearance on Mt. Sinai that
caused them to shake in their sandals.

Surely this nation of freed slaves had
seen enough to believe. Surely now they

that I should keep on re-
minding you as long as I
live” (2 Peter 1.12-13).

Ladies Bible Study ScheduledPeter is saying that
most believers already
know what to do in a given At Lockport Church
situation; they just forget.
All they need is someone
to remind them of what The Ladies Bible Study at Lockport Mennonite Church is scheduled to begin
they already know about on Feb 6 at 9:30 AM. The study is on Bad Girls of the Bible by Liz Curtis Higgs.
God and about Scripture. This is a non-denominational study and all ladies are welcome.
I’ve discovered over the
years the truth of Peter’s
statement. Most of the
time we just need to be re-
minded of what we already
know because we forget so
easily. The black cloud of
a tough situation blocks
out the sun of God’s pres-
ence and power. And all
we need is to crack open
the Bible and read, or to
have a good friend remind
us of what the Scriptures
say.
How’s your memory? In
need of help, I’ll wager. So
read and memorize God’s
Word daily. And group up
with others who can re-
mind you when – not if –
you forget.

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Second Quarter Honor Roll For North Central
Junior & Senior High Schools Announced

12TH GRADE 11TH GRADE Manuel Cruz Aleegan Kelly Kassidy Faler Kailysa Hickman
Volkan Alemdar Madyson Bonney Hayley Culver Connor Ledford Zach Hayes Makinzy King
Michael Cummins Teegan Helms Erica Knapp
Josh Bailey Lindsay Brown Emilie Eustace Diana Lopez Colton Hicks
Brittany Cozart Layne Cogswell Taylor Fenicle Makayla Meyers Baylee Joice Mario Marmolejo
Emily Lehsten Kinsley Martin
Noelia Cruz Addie Elser Colby Haas Matthew Pace Gracy Livensparger Lillian Martin
Allyson Fenicle Hayden Haas Ashlyn Helms Madison Pannell Jessie Lonabarger
Draven Keller Derrick Kemarly Cora Masters Brooke McClanahan
Ryan France Jory Landis Kimberly Knepper Reema Patel Alexia Miller Sean Michael
Joe Galloway Brodie Mansur Alex Lehsten Kimberly Ruvalcaba- Colin Patten Kila Reeser
Skyler JoHantgen Sidney McKarns Ryan Lynch Kadden Reeser
Jenna Keesecker Morgan Mitchell Chloe Masters Gallegos Jenna Roth Brandi Schofield
Ashton Keller-Brown Blake Sakos Adrian Salazar Ivonne Sanchez Mason Sanford Alisha Singer
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FOR SALE - Dietsch Furniture - Edgerton, OH. - 419- NOTICE - The North Central Local Schools are accept- LEGAL - On January 8, 2018, the Council of the Village of
298-3733. Mattress set pricing starting at: twin $199. ing quotes for Lawn Mowing Services. All quotes should Pioneer, Ohio passed the following legislation: Ordinance
indicated a maximum contract price for lawn mowing, No. 15-2017: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING EXISTING
trimming, clean up and athletic field mowing for a 2 year SECTION 921.24 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF
contract. If interested, please submit quotes by Friday, THE VILLAGE OF PIONEER, OHIO, ENACTING CODIFIED
Legal February 2, 2018. Quotes can be submitted tothe Office ORDINANCE SECTION 921.24 ESTABLISHING RATES
of the Superintendent, North Central Local School, 400 AND CHARGES FOR USE OF AND FOR THE SERVICE
Baubice Street, Pioneer, Ohio 43554 or by calling 419- SUPPLIED BY THE MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER COLLEC-
737-2392. TION AND TREATMENT SYSTEM. This Ordinance modi-
LEGAL NOTICE - According to the Ohio Revised Code fies rates and charges for use of the Village sewer system
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Therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Williams The complete text of the above legislation can be ob-
County Commissioners that it intends to dispose of un- tained or viewed at the office of the Village Fiscal Officer at
needed, obsolete or unfit personal property by Internet 409 South State Street, Pioneer, Ohio 43554. This summa-
Auction during the calendar year 2018. ry was prepared or reviewed and approved by Thomas A.
Thompson, Village Solicitor for the Village of Pioneer, Ohio.
The personal property that will be disposed of through
Internet Auction may include motor vehicles acquired for
use by county departments, road machinery, equipment,
tools or supplies, any of which is either unneeded, obso- LEGAL - LEGAL NOTICE, for the following designated tax foreclosure cases (TF) filed in the Williams County Common
lete, or unfit for the use for which it was acquired. Pleas Court. Vickie L. Grimm, Treasurer on behalf of Tax Ease, Ohio, LLC, to foreclose the lien of the State of Ohio
The Board of County Commissioners of Williams Coun- for amount of impositions delinquent and unpaid against certain delinquent and/or abandoned and non-productive
ty, Ohio, contracted with GovDeals.com, 5913 Carmichael parcels of real estate property. A copy of the full legal description for each parcel listed may be obtained from the
Place, Montgomery, Alabama 36117 to conduct the Inter- Williams County Auditor’s Office. In each case, the prayer is to find said amount to be a first and best lien, to forever
net Auction on the county’s behalf. The auctions shall be bar all defendants unless they set up their respective claims, for costs, to marshal all liens, to sell by sale by deed
conducted on a continuous basis through the Williams the described real property according to law, to apply the proceeds, if any, according to the respective priorities and
County website located at http://www.co.williams.oh.us for such other relief. Said defendants shall answer the complaint herein on or before the 7th day of March, 2018, or
under the Commissioners web page. decree will be taken as prayed for therein.

WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 17CF000133 v. Laurie LaPorta, et al. NOTICE TO: Laurie LaPorta, 151 Mill Street, Apt. 106, Columbus, OH 43230.
Impositions: Judgment in the sum of $2454.39 in principal from December 8, 2015 on Certificate No. 15-051 with
By: Robin R. Kemp, Assistant Clerk interest at a rate of 18.00% per annum; Plus $3371.80 in principal, from June 25, 2015 on Certificate No. 15-017

with interest thereon at a rate of 17.000% per annum; and $2170.29 paid to the Williams County Treasurer on or
LEGAL - LEGAL NOTICE, for the following designated tax about August 17, 2017, with interest at the rate of 18.000% per annum; any delinquent taxes, assessments, penal-
foreclosure cases (TF) filed in the Williams County Com- ties, interest and charges on the parcel not covered by the above-mentioned Tax Certificates, which accrues prior to
mon Pleas Court. Vickie L. Grimm, Treasurer of Williams the entry of Confirmation of Sale; the sum of $325.00 to be taxed as costs for the Preliminary Judicial Report in favor
County, Ohio, to foreclose the lien on the State of Ohio of The Title Company of Northwest Ohio, LLC; and the other court costs of this action including but not limited to the
for amount of impositions delinquent and unpaid against fees and costs of the private attorney represent the certificate holder as provided in Sections 5721.37 and 5721.39 of
certain delinquent, abandoned and non-productive par- the Revised Code be paid from the proceeds of sale. The attorney fees are expected to total $3,000.00. Address: 2017
cels of real estate property. A copy of the full legal de- Hiawatha Trail, Montpelier, OH 43543.
scription for each parcel listed may be obtained from the 17CF000128 v. Miquel Torres, et al. NOTICE TO: Miquel Torres, 779 Bluff City, Elgin, IL 60120; and Unknown
Williams County Auditor’s Office. In each case, the prayer Spouse of Miquel Torres, 779 Bluff City, Elgin, IL 60120. Impositions: Judgment in the sum of $997.56 in principal
is to find said amount to be a first and best lien, to for- from December 9, 2016 on Certificate No. 16-013 with interest at a rate of 18.00% per annum; Plus $1,057.95 in
ever bar all defendants unless they set up their respective principal, from December 8, 2015 on Certificate No. 15-061 with interest thereon at a rate of 18.000% per annum;
claims, for costs, to marshal all liens, to sell or transfer Plus $1,066.25 in principal, from June 25, 2015 on Certificate No. 15-031 with interest thereon at a rate of 17.000%
without sale by deed the described real property accord- per annum; and $848.39 paid per annum; any delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, interest and charges on the
ing to law, to apply the proceeds, if any, according to the parcel not covered by the above-mentioned Tax Certificates, which accrues prior to the entry of Confirmation on Sale;
respective priorities and for such other and further relief. the sum of $325.00 to be taxes as costs for the Preliminary Judicial Report in favor of The Title Company of North-
Said defendants shall answer the complaint herein on or west Ohio, LLC; and the other court costs of this action including but not limited to the fees and costs of the private
before the 7th day of March, 2018, or decree will be taken attorney representing the certificate holder as provided in Sections 5721.37 and 5721.39 of the Revised Code be paid
as prayed for therein. from the proceeds of sale. The attorney fees are expected to total $3,000.00. Address: 509 S. Platt St., Montpelier, OH
17CF000092 v. Carolyn S. Phillips, et al. NOTICE TO: 43543.
Beneficial Financial I, Inc., whose last known address was 17CF000129 v. Samantha Lindholm, et al. NOTICE TO: Samantha Lindholm, 302 S. Elm St., Pioneer, OH 43554;
1300 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44114, and c/o and Unknown Spouse of Samantha Lindholm, 302 E. Elm St., Pioneer, OH 43554. Impositions: Judgment in the sum
CT Corporation System, Attn: Nancy Flores, 818 West of $663.07 in principal from December 9, 2016 on Certificate No. 16-020 with interest at a rate of 18.00% per annum;
Seventh Street, Los Angeles, California, 90017. Imposi- Plus $650.34 in principal, from December 8, 2015 on Certificate No. 15-052 with interest thereon at a rate of 18.000%
tions: $12,526.61 levied upon Parcel No. 063-170-41- per annum; Plus $4027.76 in principal, from June 25, 2015 on Certificate No. 15-018 with interest thereon at a rate of
008.000; Property Address: 403 E. Bryan St., Bryan, OH 17.000% per annum; and $594.61 paid to the Williams County Treasurer on or about August 17, 2017, with interest
43506. Attorney of Record: Stacey S. Stiriz – sstiriz@wil- at a rate of 18.000% per annum; any delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, interest and charges on the parcel not
liamscountyprosecutor.com/(419)636-4411. covered by the above-mentioned Tax Certificates, which accrues prior to the entry of Confirmation of Sale; the sum
of $325.00 to be taxed as costs for the Preliminary Judicial Report in favor of The Title Company of Northwest Ohio,
LLC; and the other court costs of this action including but not limited to the fees and costs of the private attorney
VILLAGE OF HOLIDAY CITY - representing the certificate holder as provided in Sections 5721.37 and 5721.39 of the Revised Code be paid from

ORDINANCE 2017-1C the proceeds of sale. The attorney fees are expected to total $3,000.00. Address: 302 S. Elm St., Pioneer, OH 43554.
AN ORDINANCE REVISING 2017 ANNUAL 17CF000107 v. Mark F. Oliphant, et al. NOTICE TO: Mark F. Oliphant, 310 N. Walnut St., West Unity, OH 43570;
APPROPRIATIONS.
Pamela J. Oliphant, 310 N. Walnut St., West Unity, OH 43570; and Community Home Financial Services 510 Broad
Hollow Rd., Melville, NY 11747. IMPOSITIONS: Judgment in the sum of $1,168.88 in principal from December 9, 2016
Mayor: Shawn Clark on Certificate No. 16-016 with interest at a rate of 18.00% per annum; Plus $1,406.24 in principal, from December 8,
Att: Lauri TenEyck-Rupp, Fiscal Officer 2015, on Certificate No. 15-053 with interest thereon at a rate of 18.000% per annum; Plus $5,718.09 in principal,
Passed: December 21, 2017 from June 25, 2015, on Certificate No. 15-022 with interest thereon at a rate of 17.000% per annum; plus $999.98
paid to the Williams County Treasurer on or about August 17, 2017, with interest at the rate of 18.000% per annum;
All Village Ordinances may be viewed in full text at any delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, interest and charges on the parcel not covered by the above-mentioned
the Village Hall, 13918 B County Road M, Holiday Tax Certificates, which accrues prior to the entry of Confirmation of Sale; the sum of $325.00 to be taxed as costs for
City, Ohio 43543. Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. the Preliminary Judicial Report in favor of The Title Company of Northwest Ohio, LLC; and the other court costs of
- noon. this action including but not limited to the fees and costs of the private attorney representing the certificate holder as

provided in Sections 5721.37 and 5721.39 of the Revised Code be paid from the proceeds of sale. The attorney fees
are expected to total $3,000.00. Address: 310 N. Walnut St., West Unity, OH 43570.
VILLAGE OF HOLIDAY CITY - 17CF000130 v. Carl Keith, et al. NOTICE TO: Carl Keith, 1555 Co. Rd. 2260, Stryker, OH 43557; Unknown Spouse

ORDINANCE 2017-5 of Carl Keith, 1555 Co. Rd. 2260, Stryker OH 43557; Donald Keith, 1555 Co. Rd 2260, Stryker, OH 43557; Unknown
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING 2018 TEMPORARY Spouse of Donald Keith, 1555 Co. Rd. 2260, Stryker, OH 43557; Patricia Mulligan, 1555 Co. Rd. 2260, Stryker, OH
43557; Unknown Spouse of Patricia Mulligan, 1555 Co. Rd. 2260, Stryker, OH 43557; Lois M. Keith, 1555 Co. Rd.
ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS. 2260, Stryker, OH 43557; Unknown Spouse of Lois M. Keith, 1555 Co. Rd. 2260, Stryker, OH 43557. Impositions:
Judgment in the sum of $526.04 in principal from December 9, 2016 on Certificate No. 16-006 with interest at a rate
Mayor: Shawn Clark of 18.00% per annum; Plus $1060.79 in principal, from December 9, 2016 on Certificate No. 16-005 with interest
Att: Lauri TenEyck-Rupp, Fiscal Officer thereon at a rate of 18.000% per annum; Plus $519.01 in principal, from December 8, 2015 on Certificate No. 15-
Passed: December 21, 2017 046 with interest thereon at a rate of 18.000% per annum; Plus $1045.08 in principal, from December 8, 2015 on
Certificate No. 15-045 with interest thereon at a rate of 18.000% per annum; Plus $589.62 in principal, from June
All Village Ordinances may be viewed in full text at 25, 2015 on Certificate No. 15-012 with interest thereon at a rate of 17.000% per annum; Plus $1119.59 in principal,
the Village Hall, 13918 B County Road M, Holiday from June 25 2015 on Certificate No. 15-011 with interest thereon at a rate of 17.000% per annum; and $1504.03
City, Ohio 43543. Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. paid to the Williams County Treasurer on or about August 17, 2017, with interest at the rate of 18.000% per annum;
- noon.

any delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, interest and charges on the parcel not covered by the above-mentioned
Tax Certificates, which accrues prior to the entry of Confirmation of Sale; the sum of $325.00 to be taxed as costs for
VILLAGE OF HOLIDAY CITY - the Preliminary Judicial Report in favor of The Title Company of Northwest Ohio, LLC; and the other court costs of
this action including but not limited to the fees and costs of the private attorney representing the certificate holder as
ORDINANCE 2017-6 provided in Sections 5721.37 and 5721.39 of the Revised Code be paid from the proceeds of sale. The attorney fees
AN ORDINANCE REGARDING COMPENSATION OF are expected to total $3,000.00. any delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, interest and charges on the parcel not
THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF HOLIDAY CITY.

Mayor: Shawn Clark covered by the above-mentioned Tax Certificates, which accrues prior to the entry of Confirmation of Sale; the sum
Att: Lauri TenEyck-Rupp, Fiscal Officer of $325.00 to be taxed as costs for the Preliminary Judicial Report in favor of The Title Company of Northwest Ohio,
Passed: December 21, 2017 LLC; and the other court costs of this action including but not limited to the fees and costs of the private attorney
representing the certificate holder as provided in Sections 5721.37 and 5721.39 of the Revised Code be paid from
the proceeds of sale. The attorney fees are expected to total $3,000.00. Address: 1555 CR 2260, Stryker, OH 43447.
All Village Ordinances may be viewed in full text at 17CF000103 v. Michael T. Hammersmith, et al. NOTICE TO: Michael T. Hammersmith 03344 CR23-50, Stryker,
the Village Hall, 13918 B County Road M, Holiday
City, Ohio 43543. Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. OH 43557; and Juanita Hammersmith, 3522 CR 23-50, Stryker, OH 43557. Impositions: judgment in the sum of
- noon. $3,109.47 in principal from December 8, 2015 on Certificate No. 15-042 with interest at a rate of 18.00% per annum;
Plus $3,259.94 in principal, from June 25, 2015 on Certificate No. 15-062 with interest thereon at a rate of 17.000%
per annum; any delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, interest and charges on the parcel not covered by the
above-mentioned Tax Certificates, which accrues prior to the entry of Confirmation of Sale; the sum of $325.00 to
VILLAGE OF HOLIDAY CITY - be taxed as costs for the Preliminary Judicial Report in favor of The Title Company of Northwest Ohio, LLC; and the

ORDINANCE 2018-1 other court costs of this action including but not limited to the fees and costs of the private attorney representing the
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING certificate holder as provided in Sections 5721.37 and 5721.39 of the Revised Code be paid from the proceeds of sale.

2018 ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS. The attorney fees are expected to total $3,000.00. Address: 3344 County Road 23-50, Stryker, OH 43557.

Mayor: Shawn Clark 17CF000108 v. Saxon Mortgage, et al. NOTICE TO: Saxon Mortgage, 5708 Merchantile Drive, Fort Worth, Texas,
Att: Lauri TenEyck-Rupp, Fiscal Officer 76137 / dba Saxon Home Mortgage, 9311 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, Texas, 78216. Impositions: Judgment in
Passed: January 18, 2018 the sum of $1,735.37 in principal from December 9, 2016 on Certificate No. 16-001 with interest at a rate of 18.00%
per annum; Plus $1,354.78 in principal, from December 8, 2015 on Certificate No. 15-056 with interest thereon at a
rate of 18.000% per annum; Plus $3,809.90 in principal, from June 25, 2015, on Certificate No. 15-026 with interest
All Village Ordinances may be viewed in full text at thereon at rate of 17.000% per annum; plus $1,338.47 paid to the Williams County Treasurer on or about August
the Village Hall, 13918 B County Road M, Holiday 17, 2017, with interest at the rate of 18.000% per annum; any delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, interest
City, Ohio 43543. Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. and charges on the parcel not covered by the above-mentioned Tax Certificates, which accrues prior to the entry of
- noon. Confirmation of Sale; the sum of $325.00 to be taxed as costs for the Preliminary Judicial Report in favor of The Title

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costs of the private attorney representing the certificate holder as provided in Sections 5721.37 and 5721.39 of the
Place Your Classified Advertisement Today! Revised Code be paid from the proceeds of sale. The attorney fees are expected to total $3,000.00. Address: 227 South
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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Delta’s Jay Vann To Two Archbold Wrestlers
Continue Golf Career At Lourdes Reach 100 Career Wins

By: Bill O’ Connell requires a student to maintain a 3.5
THE VILLAGE REPORTER GPA for six semesters.

Delta Panther golf standout Jay Vann While golfing for the Gray Wolves, Jay
has chosen Lourdes University in Sylva- will be under the tutelage of Gil Guer-
nia to continue both his education and rero. Coach Guerrero, in his fourth year
golf career. During his high school years at Lourdes, said he has had his eye on
at Delta, Jay distinguished himself not Jay for the past couple of years and has
only on the golf course but in the class- watched him compete in several tourna-
room as well. ments.

He received all NWOAL recognition Academically, Jay will be study-
three straight years including First ing nursing at Lourdes and cited their
Team as a Junior and Second Team as strong nursing program as his reason
a Senior. Jay was also selected as an for making the university his choice.
NWOAL Scholar Athlete for the 2017-
2018 school year, an achievement which Bill can be reached at
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PHOTO BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF

WRESTLING MILESTONES … Archbold wrestler Trevor Short, above, picked up his
100th career win in a NWOAL dual match on January 25th at Montpelier. Short,
wrestling at 220 pounds, defeated Levi Moore of Evergreen by fall at 1:07 in the first
period of Archbold’s 73-0 win over the Vikings.

PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF

COLLEGE SIGNING ... With his mother at his side, Jay Vann signs with Lourdes
University. Behind L to R: AD Drew Hange, Lourdes Golf Coach Gil Guerrero,
Delta Golf Coach Jon Mingin.

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Over Bryan In Boys Basketball
2018

STANDINGS

As of January 28th, 2018

• NWOAL •
BOYS BASKETBALL
League Overall
Wauseon 3-0 16-0
Evergreen 3-0 8-8
Archbold 2-1 11-3
Delta 2-1 5-9
Patrick Henry 1-2 6-9
Bryan 1-2 6-9
Swanton 0-3 5-11
Liberty Center 0-3 3-12

GIRLS BASKETBALL
League Overall
Delta 4-0 15-1
Bryan 4-0 10-5
Archbold 3-0 14-1
Liberty Center 2-2 9-6
Swanton 1-2 9-6
Patrick Henry 1-3 5-10
Evergreen 0-4 4-9
Wauseon 0-4 2-14

BOYS BOWLING

Bryan League
Swanton
Patrick Henry 11-0
Wauseon 8-3
Liberty Center 6-4
Evergreen 6-5
Delta 5-6
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Bryan League
Wauseon
Patrick Henry 11-0
Liberty Center 8-3
Swanton 6-4
Delta 6-5
Evergreen 3-8
3-8
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WRESTLING

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Wauseon 4-0
Swanton 5-1
Archbold 5-1
Delta 6-2
Bryan 3-3
Liberty Center 4-4
Montpelier 1-5
Evergreen 0-6

Patrick Henry 0-6

• BBC •

BOYS BASKETBALL

League Overall
Pettisville 9-0 15-1
Stryker 7-1 10-4
Fayette 4-4 9-7
Montpelier 4-5 7-9
North Central 3-5 6-10
Hilltop 2-7 2-12
Edon 1-8 2-14

GIRLS BASKETBALL
League Overall
Stryker 9-0 14-3
Pettisville 8-2 10-6
Edon 6-4 7-9
Montpelier 4-5 7-9
North Central 3-6 6-11
Fayette 3-6 3-13
Hilltop 0-10 0-17

• GMC •

BOYS BASKETBALL
League Overall
Hicksville 4-0 14-1
Ayersville 3-1 12-3
Wayne Trace 3-1 12-3
Tinora 3-1 10-5
Fairview 2-2 4-11
Antwerp 1-3 6-7
Edgerton 0-4 5-10
Holgate 0-4 1-15

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League Overall
Hicksville 4-0 13-3
Wayne Trace 3-0 12-2
Holgate 2-2 10-7
Tinora 2-2 9-9
Ayersville 1-2 7-9
Edgerton 1-2 4-11
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Swanton Lady Bulldogs Take Down Evergreen Lady Vikings

PHOTOS BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL The Lady Golden Bears jumped
BASKETBALL out to a 18-5 lead after the first quar-
ter and never looked back in getting
January 22nd, 2018 the win at Wauseon. Allye Minor led
Bryan in scoring with a game high 15
Varsity Scores: points followed by Kennedy Lamber-
Evergreen d. Maumee Valley Coun- son with nine while the Lady Indians
try Day 53-42 were paced by Sam Aeschliman with
Defiance d. Swanton 53-40 12 points.

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Bryan atop the NWOAL standings
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Kamryn Hostetler scored 17 points ing by only a score of 10-8 after the
as for the second straight game the opening quarter, the Lady Panthers
Lady Bluestreaks were able to pull out were able to pull away by forcing 19
a win in overtime. Springfield domi- turnovers by the Lady Tigers and con-
nated the rebounding with a 35-18 ad- verting those into 24 points. Braelyn
vantage but committed 20 turnovers Green led the Delta offense with 18
to only 10 by Archbold. Three other points followed by Maddie Mattimore
Archbold players along with Hostetler with 12.
accounted for all of the Bluestreak
scoring with Blair Bucklew adding 11 Stryker 71 Hilltop 34
points and 10 points each from Lily Three Lady Panthers scored in dou-
Krieger and Andi Peterson. ble figures as Stryker won easily on
the road at Hilltop. The Lady Cadets
Edon 54 Hamilton (IN) 16 struggled against the Stryker defense
The Lady Bombers dominated this as they turned the ball over 37 times in
game from start to finish as they led the game. Courtney Stewart went for
31-5 at halftime which included shut- 20 points to lead Stryker followed by
ting out Hamilton in the second quar- Haley Doehrmann with 19 and Emma
ter. Edon hit six three pointers as a Grime with 13. Morgyn Siegel was the
team with Alea Brandt connecting on top scorer for Hilltop with nine.
three of them for part of her team high
15 points on the night. Edon 50 North Central 36
The Lady Bombers used a 22-8
Other Scores: fourth quarter to break open what was
Hicksville d. Montpelier 49-37 a time game at 28-28 after the third
Stryker d. Edgerton 55-24 quarter to pick up the BBC win. Both
Anthony Wayne d. Wauseon 52-39 teams shot plenty of free throws in this
Pettisville d. Evergreen 35-28 one with Edon going 22/34, including
10/15 in the pivotal fourth quarter,
JV Scores: and North Central was 22/30 on the
Anthony Wayne d. Wauseon 32-8 night. Claire Radabaugh led Edon in
Archbold d. Springfield 50-40 scoring with 20 points and the Lady
Evergreen d. Pettisville 33-27 Eagles were paced by Sidney McKarns
Montpelier d. Hicksville 22-20 with 15.

January 25th, 2018 Other Scores:
Varsity Swanton d. Evergreen 47-36
Pettisville d. Montpelier 35-29
Hicksville d. Edgerton 49-39

Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am - 6:00 pm East Side of the Square Archbold 62 Patrick Henry 56 JV Scores:
Downtown Bryan Blair Bucklew dropped in 20 points Bryan d. Wauseon 40-18
Saturday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm for the Lady Bluestreaks as they sur- Edon d. North Central 26-23
vived a hot shooting night by Patrick Swanton d. Evergreen 47-26
Henry. The Lady Patriots connected Archbold d. Patrick Henry 31-26
on eight three pointers which allowed Pettisville d. Montpelier 18-13
them to keep the game close for all
four quarters. Lily Krieger was next January 27th, 2018
in scoring for Archbold with 14 points
to go with her team high six rebounds Varsity Scores:
and Kamryn Hostetler added 13 as North Central d. Jones Leadership
Archbold stayed unbeaten in NWOAL Academy 73-20
play. Liberty Center d. Edgerton 40-30

Bryan 56 Wauseon 39

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Delta’s Maddie Mattimore Joins Her Sister In 1,000 Point Club

By: Nate Calvin
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
For Delta senior guard Maddie Mattimore reach-
ing 1,000 points in her career has always been a goal
and that goal became a reality in front of her home
fans on January 20th. Needing only three points to
hit the mark, Mattimore took care of business early
when she scored and was fouled, then stepped to the
line to knock down the free throw to put her in the
Delta girl’s basketball record books as only the fifth
player to reach that milestone. Mattimore said she
felt a little more pressure than usually going into the
game because she knew how close she was. “I just
wanted to score the three points and get them out
of the way. I was really excited to score it at home in
front of the home crowd”, Mattimore commented. For
Maddie, it may just mean a little bit more as her sis-
ter Morgan, who currently plays for Ursuline College,
accomplished the same feat two years ago. “This is a
huge milestone for me” said Mattimore when asked
about her achievement. “It has always been one of my
goals, especially ever since my sister had reached her
1,000”, she added.
Sports is a way of life for the Mattimore family, but
it goes beyond just basketball. All of Maddie’s siblings
did play basketball but her brother Dom also played
baseball and football, Morgan played soccer and
ran track, younger sister Mariah plays soccer along
with basketball, and her youngest brother Donovan
plays football and baseball in addition to basketball
and Maddie herself also played soccer for four years.
Maddie said she was coached by her mom most of
the time and credits her with helping develop mental
toughness through the years. “My parents have al-
ways pushed my sisters and I to never settle because
you can always improve your game”, commented Mat-
timore. She also said that her family has made a lot of
sacrifices that has allowed her to play AAU basketball
during the summer. She spent a majority of her sum-
mers with the Toledo Elite AAU team, starting with
them at the age of 9 years old and recently completing
her time with the organization this past summer.
Needless to say, for Mattimore to become the play-
er she is today has taken countless hours in the gym
and the weight room by her own admission and that
is a fact that her coach can verify. “She’s a gym rat”
said Head Coach Ryan Ripke, who is in his 8th year
as the varsity girls coach after spending six years as
a coach in the Delta boys program at various levels.
“She gets in the gym any chance she gets and that has
helped her get progressively better in all aspects of her
game. This summer she made a commitment to get
into the weight room and really got a lot stronger”, he
added. Ripke also talked about Maddie in respects to
how her teammates respond to her saying that she’s
been more of a leader by example than a vocal leader
but the other girls definitely her lead out on the floor
because they know if they are open that Mattimore
will find them.
For Ripke seeing one of his players accomplish a
career milestone has special meaning. “I love it, usu-
ally it’s a goal that a girl has had since she started her
high school career. I love seeing an athlete achieve
a goal that she has worked so hard for the way the
rest of the team rallies around her to celebrate her
achievement. It’s tough to score 1,000 points in a ca-
reer if you don’t have great teammates around you”,
he said. With the individual accomplishment out of
the way, Maddie and her Delta teammates focus on
the remainder of the season. When asked about goals
for the rest of the season, Maddie said the team goals
are to win the NWOAL championship and also to win
a district title when March rolls around. Delta has im-
portant games remaining on their schedule against
Archbold and Bryan that will help determine who
takes home the league championship.

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Montpelier Hosts Archbold, Evergreen, &
Liberty Center On Wrestling Senior Night

PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF

“THE VILLAGE REPORTER”
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

TRAVIS SIEBENALER MACKAYLA KEARNEY
EDON HIGH SCHOOL WAUSEON HIGH SCHOOL

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School. In a BBC game on January High School. In a tournament at
26th against the North Central Ea- Port Clinton back on January 20th,
gles, the senior guard dropped in 22 the Lady Indian bowler made the
points to lead Edon to their first win All-Tournament team with a 650
in league play 72-60 over the Eagles. series, which was the highest at the
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Wauseon Indians & Swanton Bulldogs Advance
To Regional Semifinals In Wrestling State Duals

By: Nate Calvin Swanton Bulldogs in the semifinals PHOTOS BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER and the heavily favored Bulldogs would
make short work of the Locos. Swanton
The Wauseon Indians and Swanton was able to win most of the matches
Bulldogs each have a return trip to the by first period pins with the exceptions
Schottenstein Center at The Ohio State coming at 152 where Ian Saunders was
University as their number one goal as a winner by technical fall 21-4 over Na-
the teams opened action in the Wrestling than Hutchison, at 160 with Ryan Mar-
Duals State Tournament. For Swan- vin scoring a pin at 3:49 against Gavin
ton last season’s team tournament run Wurm, and in the 182-pound match Za-
ended with a loss to Edison in the State ven Waddel defeated Montpelier’s Bryer
Quarterfinals of Division III while for the Bentley 5-4. Montpelier’s lone win in the
Indians they are coming off back to back match came at the 126 pound-weight
State Runner-Up finishes in Division II, class where Austin Varney was a winner
falling both years in the State Finals to by default over Trevor Schaller.
one of the top programs in the nation,
the St. Paris Graham Falcons. In the other semifinal, the Delta Pan-
thers knocked off the host school Arch-
In Division II Region 9 action at Na- bold Bluestreaks 40-29. Zack Mattin
poleon, the Bryan Golden Bears faced off picked up an early win for the Panthers
with the Defiance Bulldogs of the West- at 113 pounds as he pinned Shane Eich-
ern Buckeye League in their opening er of the Bluestreaks at 1:26 of the first
match. The first 8 weight classes were period. Archbold earned their first win of
decided by forfeits so action began at the the match at 120 pounds when Andrew
160-pound level with the match tied at Francis won an 8-6 decision over Gabe
18-18. Defiance picked up the win at that Meyer. Cole Mattin (132) took a win by
weight before the Golden Bears picked fall over Zach rocha, Dawson Swicegood
up pins by Dylan McCandless (182) and (152) was a winner by decision 8-3 over
Eion Moor (195) to keep the match close. Colton Soles, and Dalton Richard (220)
Defiance was able to get wins at 220 and was victorious by major decision 9-1
285 to close out the match as they beat over Trevor Short to help Delta advance
Bryan 42-30 and eliminated the Golden to the finals. Archbold scored wins by
Bears from the tournament. major decision at 138 with Brennan
Short defeating Kaleb Barnes 11-2 and
Wauseon received a bye in the semifi- also at the 145-pound weigh class with
nals, so they moved straight to the finals Gavin Grime knocking off Max Hoffman
where they took on the Van Wert Cou- of Archbold 11-0 as Archbold tried to
gars. The Indians were dominant as they overcome the early Delta lead.
scored several first period pins in rolling
to a 78-0 win over the Cougars. In a cou- That setup a battle between Fulton
ple of the closer matches for Wauseon, County rivals Swanton and Delta for the
Hunter Yackee at 132-pounds took a 7-5 right to advance to the Regional Semifi-
win in sudden victory over Gabe Steyer nals. Zack Mattin (106) and Gabe Meyer
and at 160 pounds Wyatt Lane scored (113) would get Delta off to a good start
a 7-4 decision over Malachi Battle. The as they won both their matches by pin
Indians now move on to the Regional to give the Panthers an early 12-0 lead.
Semifinals at Sandusky Perkins on Jan- Zack Schaller got the first Swanton
uary 31st where they will meet the Na- win in the match as he defeated Jayce
poleon Wildcats starting at 5pm. A win Helminiak by major decision 12-2 and
in that match will put Wauseon in the the Bulldogs rolled from there. Swan-
Regional Finals against the winner of ton won eight of the final eleven weight
the Sandusky/Sandusky Perkins match classes as they pulled away for the 47-
later that night. 27 victory and a berth in the Regional
Semifinals. Swanton will host the Re-
Archbold high school was the site of gional Semifinals and Finals on Janu-
Division III Region 17 action where the ary 31st and they will face Wayne Trace
Swanton was the heavy favorite to ad- who advanced out of quarterfinal action
vance. In the quarterfinals, Montpelier at Ayersville. The other semifinal will be
earned a 41-30 over their NWOAL rivals between Liberty Center and Otsego with
the Evergreen Vikings. Montpelier took the winners squaring off later that night.
an early 24-0 lead thanks to four forfeits
before the Vikings registered their first The Edgerton Bulldogs traveled to Ay-
points of the match at 138 pounds when ersville where they took on the Wayne
Travis Mersing pinned Brayden Custer Trace Raiders in the semifinals. Wayne
at 0:43 of the first period. Corey Pat- Trace won several of the matches early
terson (152) and Brian Floyd (160) won by forfeit as they went on to defeat Edg-
the next two matches for Evergreen with erton 58-21. Issac Hamblin (152) was
pins and Evergreen had the momentum. a winner by decision 11-7 and Mathias
Montpelier though was able to secure Shepler (220) earned a win by fall for the
the victory as Mason Foote (220) won by Bulldogs.
fall and Noah Conklin (285) was a win-
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Wauseon Indians & Swanton Bulldogs Advance To Regional Semifinals

Congratulations and Good Luck

Swanton and Wauseon Wrestlers!

Moving On To Regional Semi-Finals

WAUSEON WRESTLING … (Front) Sammy Sosa, Alex Slattman, Carter Hite, Michael Waite, Tyler Lange, Damon Molina, Keegan Waxler, Spencer Martinez, Jarrett
Bischoff, Jaden Banister. (2nd Row) Trent Davis, Gavin Ritter, Nate O’Connor, Nolan Thourot, Abraham Ayala, Ethan Glover, Gage Grunden, Sandro Ramirez, Todd
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SWANTON WRESTLING … (Front) Zeth Zawodni, Ethan Branum, Gregory Wilson, Zachary Schaller, Trevor Schaller, Dylan Cook, Zachary Leahy, Noah Saunders, Derrik
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North Central & Montpelier BOYS BOWLING two, Tycen Ogden had a 200 in game
Travel To Hillsdale For January 22nd, 2018 one to finish with a 382 series, and
Indoor Track Invitational Wauseon 2230 Evergreen 1807 Noah Bany had a 376.
Brady Blaylock had a 406 series,
PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF aided by a 212 in game two and GIRLS BOWLING
Chance Buehrer rolled a 393 which January 22nd, 2018
VIEW ALL PHOTOS OF THIS EVENT FOR included a 233 in game two to help Wauseon 1970 Evergreen 1834
FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM the Indians defeat Evergreen. Ken- Kama Brackman was the top
yon Lovins added a 345 and Alexan- bowler for the Lady Indians with a
der Stevens fired a 341 for Wauseon. 224 in game two on her way to a
Evergreen was paced by Cade John- 381 series in Wauseon’s narrow win
son with a 315, followed by CJ Lan- over Evergreen. Wauseon was able to
genderfer with a 309, Ethan Shively hold on for the win despite Evergreen
had a 283, and Wil Newcomb scored winning the Baker Games 382-319.
a 251. Jenna Simon was next for Wauseon
Liberty Center 2042 with a 358, Mackayla Kearney had
a 340, and Jessie French rolled a
Swanton 1925 304 series. Hanna Miller had a 372
Derek Floyd had a 324 series as to lead the Lady Vikings with Hanna
the Bulldogs lost at home to Liberty Abram adding a 318, and Emily Bis-
Center. David Patch was next with a sonette had a 282.
301, Michael Lawniczak had a 288, Liberty Center 1859
and Fred Blankenship rolled a 287
for Swanton. Swanton 1573
Patrick Henry 2050 Delta 1756 Gabriel Mosher had a 243 series
The Panthers won the Baker for the Lady Bulldogs as they lost
Games 491-437, but it wasn’t enough at home to Liberty Center. Hanna
to defeat the Patriots. Wil McQueen Patch fired a 227 and Deanna Eisel
had the high game for Delta with a had a 223 for Swanton who fell be-
191 in the first game as he went on hind 684-600 after game one and
to roll a 314 series. Blake Brauer fol- couldn’t recover.
lowed him with a 284, Cory Waugh Patrick Henry 1775 Delta 1752
contributed a 261 and Cole Riches Delta won game two 727-619 but
added a 227 for Delta. couldn’t continue the comeback in
falling to Patrick Henry. The Lady
Bryan 2267 Tinora 1244 Patriots led 734-604 after the open-
Kyle Shaffer had a 228 in game ing game but Delta fought back in
two and Noah Bany also had a solid game two to make it a tight match as
game two with a 205 as the Golden the teams entered the Baker Games.
Bears won convincingly over Tinora. Payton Gladieux topped Delta with
Cory Hemenway fired a 419 series a 303, Courtney Riches had a 261,
with a 225 in the second game while Allie Hite was next with a 259, and
Tycen Ogden added a 344 series for Shelby Taft rolled a 241 series.
Bryan.
Bryan 2221 Tinora 1802
January 23rd, 2018 Danica Hickey produced a 447 se-
Swanton 2015 Delta 1776 ries with games of 221 and 226, both
The Bulldogs jumped out to an above her season average, to lead
804-708 lead after game one and the Lady Golden Bears to a win over
went on to defeat Delta in a match Tinora. Emma Meade had the high
that was rescheduled from January game of the night with a 234 in game
12th due to weather. Chris Crayton one which helped her to a 411 series.
led the way for the Bulldogs with Madison Foth added a 306 and Jade
a 376 followed closely by Michael Easley scored a 297 for Bryan.
Lawniczak who had a 365, David
Patch with a 358 and Aaron Fitch put January 23rd, 2018
together a 254 series. Blake Brauer Swanton 1815 Delta 171
was the high score for the Panthers Hanna Patch rolled a 367 series
with a 360, Cory Waugh had a 333, as the Lady Bulldogs picked up a
and Antonio Serna added a 239, and league win over Delta. Amy Law-
Wil McQueen had a 218. son was next for Swanton with a
316, Gabriell Sieja had a 263, and
January 26th, 2018 Deanna Eisel added a 247. Allie Hite
Swanton 2189 Tinora 1938 was the top bowler for the Lady Pan-
David Patch had a 436 series with thers with a 359, followed by Payton
games of 222 and 214 to lead the Gladieux with a 262, and Courtney
Bulldogs to the win over Tinora. Mi- Riches with a 259.
chael Lawniczak had a 344, Aaron
Fitch a 325, and Chris Crayton add- January 26th, 2018
ed a 320 for Swanton who now has a Tinora 2053 Swanton 1877
record of 8-3 in the league. Amy Lawson rolled a 355 series
Evergreen 2013 Delta 1800 as the Lady Bulldogs fell at home to
Evergreen was led by CJ Langen- Tinora. Hanna Patch fired a 301, Ga-
derfer with a 408 series, including briel Mosher a 272, and Kylie Ulch
a 211 in game two, as the Vikings had a 264 for Swanton who are now
picked up the win against their Ful- 3-10 overall on the season and 3-8 in
ton County foes. Ethan Shively was the league.
next with a 310 followed closely by Delta 1806 Evergreen 1617
Wil Newcomb with a 304 and Cade Alli Hite had a 379 series for the
Johnson with a score of 303. Blake Lady Panthers in their win over Ev-
Brauer paced the Panthers with a ergreen. Shelby Taft was next with
364 series and Will McQueen rolled a 299, Payton Gladieux had a 268,
a 270 for Delta. and Courtney Riches added a 267.
Hanna Miller had the high series for
Wauseon 2357 the Lady Vikings with a 334, Han-
Patrick Henry 2315 nah Abram rolled a 310, and Kelsey
Wauseon trailed 1855-1799 after Niles scored a 234 tohelp the Ever-
the first two games but took the Bak- green effort.
er Games 558-460 to win the match Patrick Henry 1990 Wauseon 1900
by just 42 pins. Jadon Meeker had The Lady Indians fell behind early
a 428 series for Wauseon helped by and lost on the road at Patrick Henry
a 214 in game one, while Kenyon to drop to 8-3 in league play. Mack-
Lovins had 222 in game one on his ayla Kearney had the high score for
way to a 370 series. Brady Blay- Wauseon with a 332 series, followed
lock added a 383 series and Chance by Kama Brackman with a 292, and
Buehrer a 321 for the Indians. Jenna Simon had a 276.

Bryan 2572 Liberty Center 2206 Bryan 2194 Liberty Center 2173
Kyle Shaffer had the high game The Lady Golden Bears had a bat-

of the season and also the high se- tle on their hands as Liberty Center
ries of the season in league play to had the lead 1673-1668 going into
this point in the year as the Golden the Baker Games but Bryan took
Bears defeated Liberty Center. Shaf- the Baker’s 526-500 to sneak out
fer rolled a 279 in game one on his the win. Emma Meade rolled a 376
way to a 526 series for Bryan. Cory for Bryan with Madison Foth right
Hemenway was next with a 387 se- behind her with a 344 and Danica
ries, that featured a 218 in game Hickey fired a 320 series.

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2017-18 Swanton Bulldog Junior High Teams

PHOTOS BY ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY

SWANTON 7TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL … (Back) Kaden Curtis, Blake Fos-
ter, Cole Mitchey, Nathan Vance, Andrew Smigelski, Coach Russel Bacon. (Front)
Lucas Bloom, Zander Swartz, Ethan Hensley, Ryan O’ Shea, Ethan Bonifas, Jessie
Carrizales.

SWANTON 8TH GRADE CHEERLEADING … (Front) Celia Duschel. (Middle) Natalie
Borell, Ashlee Twigg, Hannah Faber, Kimmy Foltz. (Back) Ava Bond and Apple Fon-
tana. Not pictured: Daionna Green.
SWANTON 8TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL … (Back) Garrett Swank, Lathan Paw-
lowicz, Austyn Gossett, Trevor Daubenmeyer, Coach Tim Nelson. (Front) Sam Betz,
Blaine Borror, Mason Koback, Zach Wernsing, Elijah Bean.

SWANTON 8TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL … (Back) Coach Gary Langenderfer,
Emma Sullivan, Brooke Dockery, Maddie Eitniear (Middle) Trista Eitniear, Morgan
Pettit, Tiffani Nelson. (Front) Rhennah Kesler, Jayden Hendricks, Frankie Nelson,
Macy Pawlowicz, Carly Solarek.

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SWANTON 7TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL … (Back) Megan Haselman, Coach BASKETBALL (BOYS) (Feb 5) Cardinal Stritch @ Swanton
Frank Onweller, Katie Floyd. (Middle) Alexis Taylor, Alaina Pelland. (Front) Eliette (Feb 2) Bryan @ Archbold (Feb 6) Antwerp @ Stryker
Sachs, Sofie Taylor, Morgan Smith. (Feb 2) Delta @ Evergreen
SWANTON MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING … (Back) Coach Aaron Brown, Cody (Feb 2) Edgerton @ Tinora (Feb 6) Bowling Green @ Wauseon
DeKoeyer, Hunter Gowing, Ben Wilson, Bryce Marvin, Head Coach Whitey Tay- (Feb 6) Montpelier @ Emmanuel Chris-
lor. (Front) Aden Dzierzawski, Kameron Maxfield, Zach Laplante, Giovonni Fanelli, (Feb 2) Edon @ Fayette
Xander Wiemken. (Feb 2) Liberty Center @ Wauseon tian
(Feb 2) Montpelier @ North Central (Feb 6) Ottawa Hills @ Evergreen
(Feb 2) Patrick Henry @ Swanton
(Feb 6) Pettisville @ Hicksville
(Feb 2) Stryker @ Pettisville (Feb 6) Van Wert @ Bryan
(Feb 3) Archbold @ Tinora (Feb 8) Delta @ Bryan
(Feb 3) Delta @ North Central
(Feb 3) Edgerton @ Hilltop (Feb 8) Edgerton @ Antwerp
(Feb 3) Holgate @ Stryker (Feb 8) Hilltop @ Pettisville
(Feb 3) Liberty Center @ Fayette (Home- (Feb 8) Liberty Center @ Archbold
(Feb 8) Maumee Valley Country Day @
coming)
(Feb 3) Montpelier @ Antwerp Edon
(Feb 3) Pettisivlle @ Ayersville (Feb 8) Montpelier @ Fayette
(Feb 3) Springfield @ Wauseon (Feb 8) Patrick Henry @ Evergreen
(Feb 8) Stryker @ North Central
(Feb 5) Edgerton @ Hilltop (Feb 8) Swanton @ Wauseon
(Feb 6) Edon @ Ayersville
BOWLING
(Feb 6) Hilltop @ Delta (Feb 2) Wauseon @ Rossford
(Feb 5) Rossford @ Wauseon
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(Feb 3) Bryan @ Eastwood WRESTLING
(Feb 3) Edgerton @ Edon (Feb 3) GMC @ Fairview
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2017-18 Hilltop Cadet Junior High Teams

HILLTOP 8TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL … (Front) Ian Hoffman, Hunter Leupp,
Skylar Smith, Ty Creamer, Carson Jennings. (Back) Alex Swany-Richmond, Bren-
non Carter, Justin Ayala, Matthew Wyse, Coach Jeff Crisenbery.

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL JV Scores: PHOTOS PROVIDED
BASKETBALL North Central d. Edon 34-19
Stryker d. Hilltop 28-24 HILLTOP 7TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL … (Front) Dylan Eisel, Aiden Funk-
January 22nd, 2018 Wauseon d. Bryan 28-24 OT houser, Garrett Girrel. (Back) Coach Trevor Towns, Lance Bauer, Quentin Runkel,
Pettisville d. Montpelier 54-16 Levi Barnum, Levi Houser.
Freshman Scores: Archbold d. Patrick Henry 57-31 HILLTOP 7TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL … (Front) Annika Wright, Mia Han-
Pettisville d. Holgate 38-28 cock, Jayma Bailey, Chloe McAfee. (Back) Gabby Rodriguez, Madisyn Routt, Natalie
North Central d. Hilltop 37-19 Freshman Scores: Nofziger, Abby Austin, Coach Hannah Bleikamp.
Archbold d. Patrick Henry 44-19
January 23rd, 2018 Wauseon d. Bryan 32-28

Varsity January 27th, 2018
Varsity
Fayette 45 Swanton 40
Trey Keefer led the Eagles with 14 Antwerp 70 North Central 35
points as Fayette picked a win at home The Eagles had no answer to the
over Swanton. Fayette held a 34-24 three-point shooting of Antwerp as the
lead entering the fourth quarter and Archers hit ten from beyond the arc to
were able to hold on for the win despite lead them to an easy win. Antwerp led
Swanton outscoring Fayette 16-11 in 14-6 after one quarter and added to the
the final stanza. Zach Bloom topped the lead throughout the night. Jack Bailey
Bulldogs in the scoring column with 10 was the leading scorer for the Eagles
points on the night. with 13 points.

Other Scores: Pettisville 52 Liberty Center 22
Sylvania Northview d. Evergreen 79- Three Blackbird players hit double
50 figures in scoring as they won to im-
Edon d. Hamilton (IN) 64-48 prove their record to 15-1 on the sea-
son. Pettisville quickly took control of
JV Scores: the game by jumping out to a 17-5 lead
Edon d. Hamilton (IN) 30-12 after the opening quarter. Detric Yoder
Fayette d. Swanton 29-22 paced the Blackbirds in scoring with
Sylvania Northview d. Evergreen 54- 15 points, Justin Rupp had 11, and
39 Graeme Jacoby chipped in with 10.

Freshman Scores: Montpelier 51 HILLTOP 8TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL … (Front) Jozlyn Jones, Kacy Connolly,
Archbold d. Toledo Woodward 52-26 Emmanuel Christian 50 Alex Horton, Avrie Reed, Carey Oehmke. (Back) Lana Baker, Holly Jermeay, Sarah
Wauseon d. Pettisville 28-23 Montpelier battled back from a sev- Laney, Ericka Dennison, Leanna Baker.
en-point halftime deficit to take a 41-
January 26th, 2018 39 lead entering the fourth quarter and
Varsity were able to hang on for the narrow
one-point win. Kolden Uribes led the
Delta 60 Liberty Center 58 Locos offensive attack with 18 points
The Panthers held off a furious followed by Jacob Bailey with 13.
comeback effort by the Tigers to im-
prove to 2-1 in the NWOAL. Delta led Tinora 50 Hilltop 29
11-0 after the opening quarter but Lib- Tinora shot a blistering 54% from
erty Center made it interesting on the the field and held a 23-12 rebound-
strength of eleven three- pointers but ing advantage over the Cadets as they
Delta was able to hold on despite going knocked off the visitors from West Uni-
just 14/27 at the free throw line. Brady ty. Hilltop was topped n scoring by Kohl
Wymer paced the Panthers scoring with Collins with seven points as the Cadets
18 points followed by Elliot Schneider shot just 37% from the floor.
with 12.
Bryan 51 Fairview 37
Pettisville 52 Montpelier 49 In a back and forth battle, the Gold-
Kolden Uribes scored 28 points to en Bears outscored Fairview 31-12 in
lead Montpelier who fought back from the second half to pick up the win. Bry-
an early deficit but were unable to over- an was in front 16-9 after one quarter
take the Blackbirds who improved to but the Apaches answered back out-
14-1 overall, 9-0 in the BBC. Pettisville scoring Bryan 16-4 in the second quar-
had three players in double figures led ter to take a five-point halftime lead
by Graeme Jacoby with 14 points and 7 before Bryan’s big second half put the
rebounds, Detric Yoder added 13 points game away. Even Smith led the Golden
and 5 assists while Dillion King chipped Bear offense with 13 points followed by
in with 12. Peyton Lamberson with 12.

Wauseon 60 Bryan 38 Archbold 71 Continental 29
The Indians turned up the defense The Bluestreak offense was the per-
after the game was tied 14-14 and fect example of efficiency and well bal-
outscored Bryan 46-24 over the final anced as they won handily over the
three quarters to improve their record Continental Pirates, who are now 1-14
to 15-0 on the season. Wauseon had on the season. Archbold was 25/44
a tremendous night shooting the three shooting the ball from the field for 56%
as they went 8/9 from downtown. Aus- and were 14/16 at the foul line and
tin Rotroff led the number one ranked only committed six turnovers in the
Indians with 17 points, 11 of those game. Archbold was sound defensively
coming in the second half, and Trent also holding Continental to 27% shoot-
Armstrong added 10 points. Bryan was ing and forcing them into 17 turnovers.
led offensively by Zhane Cupp with 12 Rigo Ramos topped Archbold in scor-
points on the night. ing with 11 points as eleven different
Bluestreaks scored in this game.

Edon 72 North Central 60 Other Scores: HILLTOP MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADING … (Front) Shelby Goins, Matayvia
Travis Siebenaler had 22 points to Edgerton d. Edon 57-51 VanZile, Tori Bauer. (Back) Austyn Miklovic, Paige Burdine, Jadyn Hoover, Olivia
help the Bombers pick up their sec- Evergreen d. Ottawa Hills 58-45 Engel.
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Hilltop d. Tinora 41-29
Other Scores: Bryan d. Fairview 28-21
Archbold d. Patrick Henry 63-23
Hicksville d. Edgerton 60-48 Freshman Scores:
Evergreen d. Swanton 48-40 Wauseon d. Rossford 46-24
Pettisville d. Liberty Center 30-25

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2017-18 North Central Junior High Teams

PHOTOS BY VISION PHOTOGRAPHY NORTH CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH INDOOR TRACK … (Front) Kila Reeser, Baylee
Joice, Brandi Schofield, Jenna Roth. (Back) Briana Bailey, Haley Wehrle, Coach
NORTH CENTRAL 7TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL … (Front) Skyler Bostater, Jared Stewart, Alexia Miller, Kassidy Faler.
Coltan Wilson, Quin Burt, Hunter Brown, Sam Johnson, Camden Stoots. (Back)
Coach Kyle Petit, Mario Marmolejo, Beau Groves, Matt Richmond, Dominic Marino,
Manager Talen Denstedt.

NORTH CENTRAL 8TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL … (Front) Manager Johnny
Hicks, Colton Hicks, Sam Wheeler, Mason Sanford, Colin Patten, Manager Joe
Burt. (Back) Coach Jalen Dancer, Ryan Pfund, Tucker Beres, Kaden Reeser, Zach
Hayes, Manager Talen Denstedt.

NORTH CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADING … (Front) Makenna Holl-
stein. (Middle) Baylee Joice, Grace Livensparger. (Top) Kaitlyn Stembridge).

NORTH CENTRAL 7TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL … (Front) Manager Lauren BOYS JR. HIGH January 22nd, 2018
Hanak, Lily Martin, Macie Gendron, Elizabeth Keesbury, Brooke McClanahan, BASKETBALL
Manager Lilly McClanahan. (Back) Isabelle Burnett, Kaytee Tomblin, Coach Joe 7th Grade:
Fidler, McKinzy King, Emma Fidler. January 22nd, 2018 Wauseon d. Miller City 29-24
NORTH CENTRAL 8TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL … (Front) Manager Lauren Delta d. Pettisville 23-20
Hanak, Erin Elser, Madison Brown, Kassidy Faler, Riley Brown, Manager Lily Mc- 7th Grade: Hilltop d. Pettisville 37-24
Clanahan. (Back) Jessica Lonaberger, Lauren Balser, Coach Brad VanDeVoorde, North Central d. Hilltop 40-25 Montpelier d. Edon 16-10
Emily Lehsten, Kendal Bonney. Edon d. Montpelier 23-20
Fayette d. Stryker 33-17 8th Grade:
Delta d. Pettisville 58-38 Wauseon d. Miller City 31-11
Pettisville d. Delta 18-13
8th Grade: Stryker d. Fayette 33-16
North Central d. Hilltop 47-32 North Central d. Hilltop 22-12
Edon d. Fayette 43-21 Edon d. Montpelier 32-23
Fayette d. Stryker 36-24
Delta d. Pettisville 41-29 January 23rd, 2018

January 23rd, 2018 7th Grade:
Archbold d. Pettisville 36-24
7th Grade:
Archbold d. Pettisville 36-17 8th Grade:
Wauseon d. Fassett 46-16 Archbold d. Pettisville 31-10

8th Grade: January 25th, 2018
Archbold d. Pettisville 51-23
Wauseon d. Fassett 36-10 7th Grade:
Wauseon d. Liberty Center 36-19
January 25th, 2018
8th Grade:
7th Grade: Wauseon d. Liberty Center 19-18
Liberty Center d. Wauseon 26-22 Montpelier d. Fayette 39-18
Swanton d. Montpelier 45-25
Pettisville d. Evergreen 33-32 January 27th, 2018

8th Grade: 7th Grade:
Wauseon d. Liberty Center 36-21 Stryker d. North Central 19-16
Evergreen d. Pettisville 64-32 Pettisville d. Edon 15-14
Swanton d. Montpelier 39-23
8th Grade:
GIRLS JR. HIGH Edon d. Stryker 37-12
BASKETBALL Montpelier d. Pettisville 20-14 OT
Hilltop d. Fayette 39-19

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2017-18 Evergreen Viking Junior High Teams

EVERGREEN 8TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL … (Back) Jacelyn Schuster, Nicole
Johnson, Alivia Eisal, Cloe Creque, Paige Radel, Chaeli Deck, Jessica Riggs. (Front)
Gracie Boger, Rebekah Bowser, Lydia Valentine, Mollie Newcomb, Brianna Sinto-
bin, Skylee Raker, Sydney Woodring.

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EVERGREEN 7TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL … (Back) Tyler Sack, Landon Jus-
tice, Andrew Greer, Carson LeRoux. (Front) Chase Kirk, Jack Burnep, Brayden
Ruffer. Not pictured: Lucas Borojevich, Walker Lumbrezer, Isaac Overfield, Ben
Ruetz, Worthy White.

EVERGREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING … Rylan Fahrer, Cody Scheller, Mika
Pennington, Jason Head, Ayden Gleckler.
EVERGREEN 8TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL … (Back) Payton Boucher, Lane
Schoendorf, Ethan Loeffler, RJ Shunck, Jon Burnep, Trayte Dixon. (Front) Brock
Hudik, Joe Mitchey, Riley Overfield, Karter Herdman, Zach Overfield, Evan Lum-
brezer. Not pictured: Jayden Monroe

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