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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 2017 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 9 EDITION 41

THIS WEEK IN GROWING HOPE FARM Former Pioneer Man Brings
Strongman Competition To Area
TvHIELLAGE reporter Where People Are
Different, Not Less
Edgerton & West Unity Fall By: James Pruitt pick up a rock and throw it somewhere
Festival Details PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF THE VILLAGE REPORTER than do a bunch of reps.”
••••
SUPPORT FOR AUTISM ... Growing Hope Farm is lo- Stretching their stamina, resolve and Rickman got a group of women to-
Sierah Joughin Run cated at 2471 US Highway 20A (Airport Highway) in muscles to the max, five dozen men and gether through Relentless Detroit, an
This Saturday Swanton. Their e-mail address is ghf2471@gmail.com. women competed in the Battle of the organization that helps people battle
•••• Borders event in Holiday City, Sept. 30. cancer. He learned of a 14-year-old girl
By: Bill O’ Connell with cancer and organized a women-
Archbold, Wauseon, & THE VILLAGE REPORTER The United States Strongman-sanc- only Strongman seminar to raise money
Evergreen Homecoming Approximately three years ago Laura and Jim Cole, tioned event was the Men’s World Cham- for her. “We had 32 (women) show up,”
long-time residents of Waterville, purchased 58 acres pionships. The event was brought to the Rickman said. “I held a women-only
Celebrations of agricultural ground on Airport Highway, just west of area by former Pioneer resident Shane Strongman comp where 25 came out.”
•••• Swanton. Despite having no background or any expe- Rickman. Rickman, a member of North
rience in farming they began to raise goats, cows and Central Local Schools Class of 1992, The president of the organization
North Central, Delta & hens and have plans to begin growing hay to feed their brought the event to help raise money found out and told Rickman to have
Wauseon Class Officers & livestock. The money they make from the selling of eggs for North Central athletics. He wanted the events sanctioned through United
and some of the animals is used to financially support to do it for Pioneer Days, but it was too States Strongman. “The next event was
Student Council the farm so they may produce their most important com- close to another Strongman event. Rick- sanctioned and I had seven or eight girls
•••• modity---hope. man got into the Strongman world fol- that I was training come out and do it,”
Their farm produces hope, more specifically, hope for lowing graduation from the University Rickman said. “I just try to get as many
Village Of West Unity individuals who have been diagnosed with autism. The of Toledo and working in the automotive people involved in it. “It’s something I
Ponders Joining Lawsuit Growing Hope Farm (GFH), as it is appropriately named, industry as an engineer. He had always feel is a very empowering sport.”
Against State Over Control and its buildings have been structured and modified to been athletic and was a member of a
aid Laura, Jim and daughter Sarah Lerch to treat autis- power gym. The difference between a Strongman
Of Income Taxes tic people in a way that helps them discover and develop and a power lifting event is the latter al-
•••• innate abilities that will allow them to become as self- He saw some guys lift the Atlas Stone, lows competitors to choose the weight
reliant, independent and productive as possible in both one of the Strongman events, and the they want to lift. In Strongman, the level
Trash Scofflaws Make the workplace and home environment. gym owner told him about another guy is chosen and then lifters try to do as
Amends To Metamora According to the Autism Society, autism is a neuro- who was a Strongman and the two be- many reps as they can.
developmental disorder that includes differences and/or gan to work out together. “I found out it’s
•••• challenges in social communication skills, fine ... a real niche sport,” Rickman said. “The In the men’s events, it is common for
Pettisville School Foundation first comp(etition) I did had 15 people in the competitors to only have three or
CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 it. It kind of grew and grew. I incorpo- four reps on average doing squats with
Appoints New Trustees rated more of my friends in and getting 450 pounds, with seven to eight lifts
•••• people in and finding people from other seen as an elite level, Rickman said. In
parts of the state in Michigan”. Events the women’s event Sept. 30, a few lift-
S SReporter at the Battle of the Borders includ- ers got 25-28 reps on 230 pounds. That
PORT ed squats, wheelbarrow, Atlas Stone, will change, because if the lifters get too
Log lifts, Deadlift among others. Many many reps, it weakens the sport, Rick-
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION Strongman events are held outside, but man said. He figures he did pretty well
once the athletes saw the Quality Inn with the men. “You want it in thirds,”
Bryan’s Case Hartman Competes Volleyball & Soccer Sectional Pairings facilities, they were unanimous in their Rickman said. “You want a third of the
In District Tournament praise, Rickman said. people that can’t do it, get zero reps.
Volleyball Wauseon @ Bowling Green 5pm A third that get three or four and elite
Swanton @ Maumee 5pm Many of the competitors at the Holi- groups that five to eight.”
Division II Sectionals day City event were from the Great Lake
Saturday, October 21st Thursday, October 19th State. About a dozen of them were wom- The competition is fierce but there is
St. Mary’s Memorial/Van Wert Bryan @ Otsego 5pm en, a far cry from earlier events where or- also a spirit of camaraderie amongst the
winner @ Wauseon 2pm ganizers were lucky to have three or four field. “Everybody cheers for everybody,”
Wapokoneta @ Bryan 2pm Division III Sectionals women in attendance, Rickman said. In Rickman said. At the same time howev-
Tuesday, October 17th the early days, he would host people at er, the goal is not to have huge turnout
Division III Sectionals Delta @ Liberty Center 5pm his home for training sessions and he at these events. The desire is to see the
Tuesday, October 17th Cardinal Stritch @ Pettisville would encourage women to give it a try. sport grow among men and women, but
Delta @ Hicksville 6:30pm 4:30pm The women loved the Atlas Stone and it’s not for everybody. “We want every-
Montpelier @ Paulding 6:30pm other events. “It beats doing three sets one to come try it,” Rickman said. “But
Fairview @ Archbold 6:30pm Saturday, October 21st of 10 reps,” Rickman said. “(With) my we don’t it to be a sport that everyone
Northwood @ Swanton 6:30pm Emmanuel Christian/Genoa Neanderthal brain I would much rather can do.”
winner @ Archbold 5pm
Saturday, October 21st James can be reached at
Liberty Center/Tinora winner @ Girls Soccer james@thevillagereporter.com
Evergreen 7pm
Division II Sectionals
Division IV Sectionals Tuesday, October 17th
Monday, October 16th Napoleon @ Wauseon 5pm

Fayette @ Emmanuel Christian Saturday, October 21st
6:30pm Bowling Green @ Bryan TBD

Edgerton @ North Central 6:30pm Division III Sectionals
Stryker @ Ottawa Hills 6:30pm Monday, October 16th
Edon @ Holgate 6:30pm Delta @ Cardinal Stritch 5pm
Hilltop @ Cardinal Stritch Evergreen @ Woodmore 5pm
6:30pm

PHOTO PROVIDED Thursday, October 19th Wednesday, October 18th
DISTRICT ACTION … Bryan sophomore Case Hartman shot an 89 in the Division Edon/Holgate winner @ Pettis- Ottawa Hills/Edison winner @
II District tournament at Red Hawk Run Golf Course in Findlay on October 5th to ville 6:30pm Swanton 5pm
finish in a tie for 27th place. Delta/Cardinal Stritch winner @
Boys Soccer Archbold 5pm
Division II Sectionals Complete brackets can be found
Monday, October 16th at OHSAA.org

Archbold Golfers Win Jeff Foks Win Bomber Spectacular &
District Championship
Mike Jessen Is Dirty 30 Winner At Oakshade

PHOTO PROVIDED Oakshade Raceway hosted two special Defending 2016 Sportsman Track Champi-
STATE BOUND … The Archbold Blue Streaks won the Division II District title at events on Saturday night, the Papa Boiler on Mike Jessen from Berkey, Ohio, tracked
Red Hawk Run Golf Course in Findlay with a score of 321. Kade Kern was low man Bomber Spectacular and the Sportsman Smith down and took the lead away on lap
for the Streaks with a 77 to tie for second overall. Archbold now moves on to Co- Dirty 30. Jeff Foks Jr. came out on top of nine and then navigated lapped traffic to
lumbus for the State Tournament which begins Friday, October 13th. an epic battle with Craig Dippman to win win his second feature of the year. Smith
the $1,000 Bomber Spectacular and Mike held off Mathew Chapman for a second
GOLF depth just like they have all season Jessen claimed the $1,200 for winning a place finish. Brian Fisher finished fourth
October 2nd, 2017 with Brandon Miller and Trevor Rupp caution-free Dirty 30. with Matt Lindsey finishing fifth.
carding 78’s and AJ Mahnke firing an
Division II Girls Districts 88. CJ Moser of Wauseon shot an 81 Rich Riffe started on the outside of the The UMP Late Models were also in ac-
Brookelyn Dye of Montpelier shot to tie for 10th as an individual and front row for the night's main event, the tion and put on quite a show in their main
a 50 on the front nine and a 51 on the Case Hartman finished in a tie for Bomber Spectacular, and took the early event. Rob Anderzack darted out to the ear-
back for a round of 101 to finish her the 27th position with a round of 89. lead. Craig Dippman came charging by ly lead while being pursued by Brian Ruhl-
season with a tie for 44th place in the Stone Ridge Golf Course in Bowling both Jeff Foks Jr. and Rich Riffe to take man. A caution on lap four slowed things
Division II Girls District Tournament Green was the location for Division III the lead after making it three-wide for the down and on the restart, Anderzack, Ruhl-
at Sycamore Springs. play with the Stryker Panthers shoot- top spot. Foks, out of Holland, Ohio, began man and Brett Miller fanned out three-
ing a 351 to place 9th as a team. The to battle with Dippman once again with wide to race for the lead. Ruhlman came
Division II & III Boys Golf Districts Panthers were led by Spencer Cling- about 10 laps to go. The two drivers raced out on top and took the lead by the com-
In Division II action at Red Hawk aman with an 81, Abe Montague shot door to door for several laps with Foks fi- pletion of lap five. Ruhlman led a major-
an 84, Logan Boetz carded an 89, and nally taking over on lap 20 of the 25-lap ity of the race, but Sylvania, Ohio's Casey
Run Golf Course in Findlay, the Arch- Aaron Sidle rounded out the scoring race. Foks pulled away after a late race Noonan closed in and drove by Ruhlman
bold Blue Streaks claimed the Dis- with a 97. Individually, Chace Booth- caution to pick up the Bomber Spectacular to take the lead on lap 17. Noonan went on
trict championship with a 321. Arch- man of North Central tied for 21st win. It was the fifth feature win of the sea- to open up a pretty big lead, but Ruhlman
bold was led by sophomore Kade Kern with an 83 and Hilltop’s Skyler But- son for the unofficial 2017 Bomber track closed back in late in the race after Noonan
who shot a 77 to tie for second over- terfield tied for 34th with a round of champion. Dippman settled for a second got held up by some lapped cars. Noonan
all. The Blue Streaks displayed their 86. place finish with Riffe holding on for third. was able to hang on and pick up his first
Adam Noonan started 15th and managed feature win of the year. Ruhlman settled
a fourth place finish with Tim Hancock for a second place finish.
rounding out the top five finishers.
newRandy Murday from Adrian, Michigan,
The Sportsman Dirty 30 was support-
ed by a bunch of sponsors that included led from flag to flag in the final event of the
DK Products, Steve Mills, Wallace Rac- night, the Compact feature event. Murday
ing Products, Performance Machining, wasted no time getting to the front after
Ron Miller Race Cars, Affordable Towing, starting outside the second row. The only
Keith's Automotive, John Morton, E & B caution flag flew on lap two after Ken Watts
Salvage, Ben's Bump Shop, C&J Pallets, got turned into the front stretch wall. Josh
Magic Fountain, Kester Mowing, Central Proffit tried to pressure Murday for the
Collision, Cedar Downs Construction, Am- lead, but Murday was too strong and went
brosia's Automotive, Wauseon Machine, on to post his first feature win of the year.
Larry's Muffler Shop, Chris Keller, Mark Jason Deshler got by Proffit to finish sec-
Gilbert Construction, Rusty Schlenk Rac- ond. Mark Barrick and Jeff Goodman were
ing, Bailey's Body Shop/Racer's Connec- the rest of the top five finishers.
tion and Concrete Saw Cutter. Together
they brought the Sportsman Dirty 30 race Oakshade Raceway's final night of rac-
payout to start at $125 just to make the ing of the season takes place this coming
starting line up. Saturday, September 30 with topless UMP
Late Models, UMP Sportsman, Bombers
Billy Brown started on the pole of the and Compacts. All UMP Late Models will
30-lap Dirty 30 and led the first lap before have their roofs removed for the night's
unofficial 2017 Sportsman Track Champi- comEpxetciltuiosniv.elyGaattes will open at 4pm,
on Drew Smith took command on lap two. hot laps start at 6pm and racing begins
promptly at 7pm.

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Graduate To Provide Hurricane Harvey Relief

HURRICANE HARVEY FLOODING ... Wherever people lived in Dickinson, TX, water
in homes, streets, and businesses was inescapable.

By: Cory Johnson Hurricane Katrina as number one. PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Out of the 792,000 households who
STRONGMAN COMPETITION ... Former Pioneer resident Shane Rickman watches
Making landfall on Friday, August have asked the Federal Emergency Man- over the Strongman event he brought to Holiday City Sept. 30. The event brought
25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey, devastat- agement Agency for disaster assistance out several dozen competitors, both men and women, to do battle with very heavy
ed the lives of hundreds of thousands following the storm, the majority have objects.
of people to date. At 27 trillion gallons- come from Houston, TX and surround-
4.25 feet- of rain dumped on the Texas ing communities, including Dickinson,
and Louisiana area and an estimated TX, home to Wauseon High School grad-
$100 billion in damages, it stands as uate Anastasia Unger. Dickinson is per-
one of the most catastrophic storms in haps most famous for a viral photo of a
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Local Obituaries

Donna Belle Oyer (1932 - 2017) Verna Falor (1934 - 2017) Larry O’Brien (1932 - 2017)

Donna Belle Oyer, age Verna D. Falor, age 83, VETERAN Larry O’Brien, age 78,
85, of Stryker passed of Delta, surrounded by of Delta, Ohio, passed
away Friday October 6, her family; passed away away peacefully in his
2017 at Hillside Country Saturday, October 7, home, surrounded by his family, Wednesday, Septem-
Living after an extended 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospi- ber 20, 2017.
illness. tal in Maumee. He was born January 18, 1939 to Curtis and Kath-
leen (Hill) O’Brien, and grew up on the family farm in
Prior to her retirement She was born in Delta Wauseon, Ohio. Larry proudly served in the United
she had worked at the for- on August 2, 1934 to the States Navy.
mer Metal Forge in Stryk- late Ray Fitzsimmons and Larry was a millright and was an amazing mechan-
er for more than 40 years. Bessie (Bundy) Fitzsim- ic. He could fix anything and was known as a Jack of
mons. Verna was a grad- all trades. Larry attended the Delta Assembly of God
Mrs. Oyer was born in uate of Swanton High and was a member of the Delta Eagles and Eagle Rid-
Williams County on March School. On November 2, ers. He was known as a sketch artist and loved family
8, 1932 the daughter of 1952 she married James cookouts.
the late Roy and the late E. Falor and together He will be greatly missed by Judy O’Brien, his wife
Alma (Brace) Stambaugh. shared 59 loving years to- of 32 years and constant companion until his passing;
In 1961 she married Rich- gether until his passing on December 3, 2010. children, Koby D. (Mike) Whitmire, Blake A. O’Brien,
ard Oyer and he survives. Verna’s employment history included working as a Darcy A. (Todd) Rowland, and Robin L. Justice; grand-
She was a devoted wife and mother and was a mem- clerk at Kay’s Five and Dime in Delta and later with children, Valerie R. Whitmire, Lucas M. Whitmire,
ber of the First Baptist Church in Stryker. Donna en- Morr’s Hardware Store also in Delta. She was recently Hannah M. Tansel, Abigail Rowland, Audrey Rowland,
joyed cooking, taking care of her cats, shopping and honored as a 50 year member of the Delta American Jace Rowland, Mindy Bagby, Carey Hernandez, Jer-
spending time with her family. Legion Auxiliary and was an active member of the Del- emiah Justice, and Faith Murphy; many great-grand-
Surviving besides her husband, Richard are chil- ta United Methodist Church. She enjoyed camping, children; sister, Sharon A. (Harold) Smith; brother,
dren; William R. (Peggy) Oyer of Garrett, IN and Paula fishing and baking, but most of all spending time with Clark L. O’Brien; as well as several nieces and neph-
J. (Dustin) Purtee of Montpelier.,three grandchildren; her family, grandchildren and friends. ews. Larry was preceded in death by his parents.
Evan B. (Ashley) Oyer of Indianapolis, IN, Collin J. Bex- Verna is survived by her children, Teresa (Steve) Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkin-
ton and Tristin N. Bexton of Montpelier, brother, Rob- Shelt, Deb (Mike) Fortney, Diane (Martin) Burks, Bon- son Foundation of Northwest Ohio, 150 W.S. Bound-
ert (Norma) Stambaugh and sisters; Dorothy Sheets nie Falor; brother, Ron (Chris) Fitzsimmons; sisters-in- ary, PMB #202, Perrysburg, OH 43551.
and Ruth Davis both of Bryan. Preceding her in death law, Kay Falor and Sue (Ken) Biddle; ten grandchildren Online expressions of sympathy may be made at
besides her parents were three brothers; Glen, Al and and 15 great grandchildren. Along with her husband, www.deltafh.com
Russ Stambaugh and three sisters, Lucy Burns, Mary James, she was preceded in death by her brothers,
Ussery and Virgie King. Elvin and Virgil Fitzsimmons; sisters, Betty Tansel,
Online condolences may be made to the family at JoAnne Farley and Lounetta Gilbert and great grand-
www.GrisierFH.com. The Grisier Funeral Home in son, Hunter James Cascio.
Stryker has been entrusted with arrangements. Those considering contributions are asked to re-
member the Delta United Methodist Church, 101
Northwood Dr., Delta, Ohio 43515 or the Delta Ameri- Reporter
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Wauseon High School Partners With ... Growing Hope Farm ...

PHOTOS PROVIDED and gross motor skills, speech, and in- would be the best method(s) of teaching
tellectual ability. People with autism also them to take advantage of those strengths.
STUDENTS RECEIVE DONATIONS ... Four of Unger’s students celebrate new have atypical responses to sensory input, As stated in their literature, “GFH pro-
equipment donated to their school through the Amazon Wishlist. like unusual sensitivity to light, sound, vides a variety of meaningful living, work-
smell, taste, and/or sensory cravings. Be- ing, learning and leisure activities that
during the storm. More than 7,000 Wauseon residents could easily go on- cause autism is a spectrum disorder, it is promote socialization.”
homes and 88 businesses were seri- line and purchase supplies to be sent possible to be mildly, moderately, or se-
ously damaged with more than half of directly to Texas to help students in verely autistic. Some of those activities include tak-
the town’s 20,000 residents being di- need. ing care of the animals, which helps learn
rectly affected by flooding- many being The Cole family took on this incred- responsibility, and spending time in the
displaced or needing rescue. With the help of Wauseon High ibly challenging and sometimes daunting art studio which promotes creativity. The
School and the community, Dickinson cause because, in large part, their lives choices are left to each individual and
While the Dickinson Independent staff were able to hand out backpacks were suddenly and directly impacted by when they are successful at any task on
School District, where Unger serves and spiral notebooks to students on the autism when their third child, Mary Mar- their own they experience something we
as a teacher, faced less damage than day of their return. Days later, support garet, was diagnosed as autistic at an ear- all strive for, pride in or accomplishments
initially expected, many students and through the Amazon Wishlist delivered ly age. The prognosis for Mary and her and joy. “We want non-human prompts.
staff were not so lucky with some los- an entire new set of physical educa- family was grim at the time. “The doctors We want as much independence as pos-
ing all they had. “Students came back tion equipment to one of the district’s told us Mary would never speak,” said sible,” said Laura. “The best way to inhibit
to school on September 11, 2017 need- campuses that had lost all of their gear Jim. “They told us she would eventually joy is to take away choice, having some-
ing anything from clothing, food to during the storms. “Wauseon has gone have to be institutionalized.” The Coles body at you constantly. We use a lot of
take home, shoes, school supplies, above and beyond the call for help with realized most of Mary’s care treatment visual prompts.”
gift cards, as well as love and support. donations … It does not matter how would fall to them.
It is an ongoing effort. Thousands of far away or how long you are away from The Cole family does more than just
residents are still seeking help,” Un- Wauseon, if you are born and raised in “Resources are very limited. Espe- helping those with developmental disabili-
ger said. Seeing the damage in Dick- a town that supports each other, you cially with adolescent to adult,” explained ties. They help other families with similar
inson through social media, Mayor carry it with you wherever you go. Once Laura. “And very little appropriate for our circumstances as well as the educating
Kathy Huner of Unger’s hometown of you are an Indian you are always an daughter because she had a lot of pro- the general public by providing opportuni-
Wauseon, sprang into action and con- Indian,” Unger said of the support. gramming.” Today Mary Margaret is 24 ties to be integrated into GHF, opportuni-
tacted Unger to determine the best way years old. She is not institutionalized and ties that promote awareness, understand-
the city could aid in the recovery pro- Donations for Dickinson ISD are still she not only talks, she speaks clearly and ing and acceptance. May area schools use
cess. being accepted at http://a.co/21gywjj distinctly and she also helps out on the the farm as a job site to implement voca-
with supplies able to be shipped to farm by taking care of the animals. tional programming.
The mayor in turn reached out to Dickinson Education Foundation,
Wauseon High School Principal Mr. 2218 FM 517, Dickinson, TX 77539. What the Coles have learned helping Growing Hope Farm is a non-profit
Keith Leatherman, who issued a simple While full recovery may never be at- their daughter they now offer to others organization and, as such, accepts dona-
challenge to WHS students and staff, tainable, with support from “the city at Growing Hope. “We are earmarked for tions and many other forms of help. But
saying “With our Wauseon connection you’ll take to heart”, Hurricane Harvey people with autism but we don’t turn any- they also donate to those in need, giving
to Dickinson ISD, we encourage you to victims are again reminded of the ef- one away because they don’t have the di- food produced on the farm to the Cherry
help get this school district back on its fects of floods- this time not just of wa- agnosis,” said Laura. “So, we have people Street Mission and other local food banks.
feet after the devastation of Hurricane ter, but of love. with all different kinds of disabilities.” “We’re all about community,” exclaimed
Harvey”. While Dickinson ISD adminis- Laura. While that is very true, one visit to
trators added items the school district Cory can be reached at Laura is a registered nurse with a the Growing Hope Farm will tell you they
was in need of to an Amazon Wishlist, publisher@thevillagereporter.com background in psychiatric behavior analy- are about a lot more as well.
sis and performs an analysis on all new
individuals that seek help at GFH. She Bill can be reached at
creates a baseline of behavior to determine publisher@thevillagereporter.com
what some of their strengths are and what

Wauseon Music Boosters Enjoy
A Successful Fulton County Fair

Austin To Archbold Concert Series PHOTO PROVIDED
Presents Al Dressen & Swing Shift II
DONUT BOOTH ... Wauseon Music Booster’s Donut Stand was a success again
The 2017 Austin to Archbold Con- Alan Jackson, Vince Gill, Tracy Byrd, this year! Through your generosity (either by purchasing or making donuts) we are
cert series finale, with Al Dressen from Mark Chestnut, to mention a few. able to assist the Wauseon Schools with funding for the instrumental music and
Austin TX and Swing Shift II from Per- Band members are Gary Seeger on choir programs. Thank you to all of the volunteers and patrons who made the 2017
rysburg, OH, will be held on Friday, Steel Guitar, Billy Hamblin on Fiddle Wauseon Music Boosters Donut Booth at the Fulton County Fair a success. This
October 13, 2017, in the 18-2 Studio, and Vocals, Jeff Williams on Lead year, our volunteers in the booth included (but were not limited to) Wauseon Middle
5060 County Road 18-2, Wauseon, Guitar, Craig Mahaney on Keyboards, and High School students, alumni, parents, grandparents, Wauseon Homecoming
from 8 to 10 pm. Doors will open at 7 Scott Pollick on Drums, Jim Snyder on Committee members, volunteers from Heartland, people of the Wauseon commu-
pm. Bass Guitar, Sandy Bowser-Scherf on nity, the Otsego Music Boosters, as well as many other volunteers from outside
Vocals, Perry Richendollar on Vocals, our community. Without the hard work of all these volunteers, we would not be
Al Dressen has been playing for over and Kim (Seeger) Putnam on Rhythm able to make the donuts that everyone loves so much. Thank you! If you would like
53 years, since 1964, in bands from Guitar and Vocals. to help out next year, we are always looking for more volunteers. We are continu-
60’s rock, to country, to soul, to har- ally striving to improve the booth so that everyone who wants donuts at the Fulton
mony influenced, to gospel, to country The Austin to Archbold Concert Se- County Fair has the opportunity to buy them. If you have ideas for improvements,
swing to western swing. His influences ries is the brainchild of Michael Max please join us for a booster meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm
range from Bob Wills to the British In- Nofziger, Archbold native and 43 year at the High School.
vansion. Al was recently inducted into resident of Austin TX. The series was
the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame, created in 2016 to bring Austin artists Williams County Sets Up Fund For One-Time
in San Marcos TX, and organization he to Archbold OH for its Sequicentennial Aid From State For Medicaid Sales Tax Fix
created and has supported for over 30 celebration. Four performances were
years. Al Dressen and the Super Swing held in 2016, and this is the sixth per- By: James Pruitt The commissioners approved several
Review can be seen often playing dance formance for 2017. THE VILLAGE REPORTER supplemental appropriation requests.
halls and bar-be-que restaurants and
outdoor festivals all around Central “People who saw this great West- The Williams County Board of Com- At the Oct. 5 meeting:
Texas. On October 13th, he will bring ern Swing and Country Classics show missioners met Oct. 2 and Oct. 5, 2017, The commissioners heard from Da-
to Ohio his soft Texas drawl and his at the Blue last year will want to see and conducted the following business: vid Newcomer of the Port Authority
stories about all those long gone West- it again, and bring their friends! This complaining of a state request for the
ern Swing artists. And he will be ac- show will put a solid exclamation point At the Oct. 2 meeting, the commis- entity’s financial statement. The prob-
companied by Swing Shift II, out of on the ‘Austin to Archbold’ 2017 Con- sioners created a Medicaid Sales Tax lem is the Port Authority doesn’t have
Perrysburg, OH. cert Series! Don’t miss it!!,” exclaimed Transition Fund to handle a one-time any money and never has. Newcomer is
Max Nofziger. allocation from a pool of $207 million worried the state will eventually come in
Swing Shift II is a nine piece band, from the state according to HB 49 of the and charge $3,000 to do an audit. The
founded in 2006, and comprised of This event is brought to you by the 132nd General Assembly. The funds are commissioners told Newcomer to fill in
“seasoned” musicians, who enjoy play- Archbold Community Foundation, The the result of the sales tax on medical the form with zeroes and they would
ing Western Swing & Country. Musi- City of Archbold, Black Swamp Arts devices was eliminated and replaced by help him send it to the state auditor in
cal influences include Bob Wills, Ray Council, and the Ohio Arts Council. an assessment on health insuring orga- the proper format.
Price, George Strait, Merle Haggard, Contact: Max Nofziger 512-462-2386, nizations. The commissioners approved memo-
maxnofziger@gmail.com randums of understanding submitted
The allocation is a way the state is by Maggie Fisher, executive director
PHOTO PROVIDED helping counties who are expected to of the Williams County Department of
lose a total of $200 million from a rul- Aging and Vickie Grimm, county trea-
CONCERT SERIES ... Al Dressen from Austin, TX and Swing Shift II from Perrys- ing about the medical device sales tax. surer, between the WCDA and WCT and
burg will be the artists for the series finale of the 2017 Austin to Archbold concert In previous years Williams County had the county’s communication agency.
series. collected around $400,000 from the tax. The WCCA will contact the designated
The commissioners also approved a new Department of Aging and treasurer per-
agreement to authorize the JFS office to sonnel for emergency phone calls in-
pay $411,077 to Northwoods for an up- cluding surveillance data that occurs
dated software program that will enable outside business hours. The two de-
the agency to communicate with the partments will provide contact numbers
state and other counties and improve for their respective heads.
efficiency with clients. The commissioners approved an in-
spection renewal agreement between
The commissioners approved new Hillside Country Living and Tyco Sim-
medical/Rx, insurance costs. Under plexGrinell for a fire and life safety in-
the Silver Plan, an employee with single spection at a cost not to exceed $10,708
coverage would pay $584.24 per month, The commissioners approved several
while a family would pay $1,540.04. supplemental appropriation requests.
Under the Gold Plan, the same catego-
ries would cost $604.90 and $1,594.48, James can be reached at
respectively. Prescription drug costs did james@thevillagereporter.com
not increase. Dental costs are $26.22 for
single coverage and $69.14 for a family.

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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WAUSEON POLICE (October 2) S. Shoop Ave.@Leggett St., (September 23) Woodland Dr., Domes- (September 29) Agency assist
(September 27) 1373 N. Shoop Ave., In- Debris/item in roadway tic violence (September 30) Animal problem (2)
vestigate complaint (October 2) 138 E. Elm St., Disabled (September 23) S. Hallett Ave., Dispute (September 30) Unsecure premises
(September 27) S. Shoop Ave.@ E. vehicle (September 23) Chestnut St., Suspi- (September 30) Speed/warning (3)
Chestnut, Accident (Property damage) (October 2) 211 S. Fulton St., Larceny cious person (October 1) Medical emergency
(September 27) W. Leggett St. @ S. (October 2) 485 E. Airport Hwy., (September 23) N. Main St., Suspicious (October 1) Fraud
Brunell St., Lost/found/recovered Narcotics person (October 1) Equipment/warning
(September 27) W. Elm St. @Clinton St., (October 2) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1106 (September 24) Airport @ S. Main, As-
Narcotics (October 2) 1130 N. Shoop Ave., Acci- sist rescue-ill WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC
(September 27) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 907, dent-injury (September 24) E. Airport Hwy., Assist Ames, Jeffrey S. (Waldron, Michigan).
Trespassing (October 2) 320 Sycamore St., Welfare rescue-ill Prohibited turn. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(September 28) 840 W. Elm St. Unit check (September 25) Airport@Scott, Warrant Bauer, Dakota D. (Bryan, Ohio).
1302, Hit-skip (October 3) 940 E. Leggett St., Alarm arrest 67/55 speed. Fine: $50; Costs: $79.
(September 28) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. drop (September 25) Geneva Dr., Domestic Bleoo, Jason R. (Bryan, Ohio). 70/55
Unit 10 (October 3) 1115 N. Ottokee St., Junk/ dispute speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(September 28) 714 Fairway Dr., Unit abandoned vehicle (September 25) Mettabrook Dr., Assist Brown, John E. (Hicksville, Ohio).
208, Run away/unruly (October 3) 438 Ottokee St., Lost/ rescue-ill 67/55 speed. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(September 28) 1285 N. Shoop Ave., found/recovered (September 25) Chestnut St., Civil Carnahan, Brianna K. (Defiance,
Unit 45 (October 3) 840 232 Birch St., 911 hang dispute Ohio). OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail:
(September 28) E. Oak St. @Glenwood, up contact in person (September 25) E. Airport Hwy., Unlock 20 days with 17 days suspended. Op-
Disabled vehicle (October 3) 128 Depot St., Open door vehicle erator’s license suspended from October
(September 28) 141 N. Fulton St., Lost/ (October 3) 394 Joanna Dr., Domestic (September 26) W. Airport Hwy., Acci- 1, 12017 to October 1, 2018. 1st Timers
found/recovered trouble dental alarm Retreat within 90 days. BMV to vacate
(September 28) 716 Lawrence Ave., (October 3) N. Shoop Ave.@Elm St., Ac- (September 26) Church St., Assist res- ALS and fees. May apply for driving priv-
Vandalism cident (Property damage) cue-ill ileges. No future violations within next
(September 28) 485 E. Airport Hwy., (October 3) 230 Clinton St., Vandalism (September 26) Memorial park, Found 2 years.
Hit-skip (October 3) 1000 N. Glenwood Ave., property-returned Cocke, Donald R. (Defiance, Ohio).
(September 28) 14514 County Road C, Suspicious person (September 26) W. Airport Hwy., Reck- 67/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Suspicious vehicle (October 3) 227 Marshall St., 911 hang less driver Collins, Martin W. (Bryan, Ohio). OVI.
(September 28) 1497 N. Shoop Ave., up contact in person (September 26) Maddie St., Unlock Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 days
Suspicious activity (October 3) 234 Fountain Ave., 911 vehicle with 14 days suspended. Operator’s li-
(September 28) 1290 N. Shoop Ave., hang up contact in person (September 26) Bassett St., Scam theft cense suspended from September 29,
Unit 10, 911 hang up contact in person (October 4) 714 Fairway Dr. Unit 101, (September 26) Munson Rd., Assist res- 2017 to September 29, 2018. 1st Timers
(September 28) 225 E. Linfoot St., 911 Prowlers cue-ill Retreat within 90 days. BMV to vacate
hang up contact in person (September 26) Brookside Dr., Acciden- ALS and fees. May apply for driving priv-
(September 29) 840 Parkview, Assault SWANTON POLICE tal alarm ileges. No future violations within next 2
(September 29) 725 S. Shoop Ave., Sto- (September 16) Birch St., Civil dispute (September 27) Parkside Dr., Acciden- years. Marked lanes. Fine: $35; Costs:
len car (September 16) Main & Norfolk, Suspi- tal fire alarm $40. Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
(September 29) 812 Ottokee St., Junk/ cious person (September 27) Chestnut St., Identity Durbin, John J. Jr. (Bryan, Ohio).
abandoned vehicle (September 16) W. Garfield, Assist theft Failure to control. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(September 29) 1285 N. Shoop Ave., Rescue-ill (September 27) Maddie St., Unlock ve- Ebaugh, Bronson D. (Bryan, Ohio).
Unit 60, Investigate complaint (September 16) Mettabrook Dr., Found hicle No motorcycle endorsement. Fine: $125;
(September 29) 135 Darlene Dr., dog- Returned (September 28) Airport@Munson, Wel- Costs: $79. No helmet. Fine: $35; Costs:
Littering (September 17) SH 64 south, Assist fare check $40.
(September 29) 234 Fountain Ave., 911 sheriff- suspicious person (September 28) E. Airport Hwy., Suspi- Feeney, Shane M. (Bryan, Ohio). OVI.
hang up contact in person (September 17) Airport & Munson, cious person Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 days
(September 29) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Ac- Injury crash (September 28) E. Airport Hwy., Suspi- with 17 days suspended. Operator’s li-
cident (Property damage) (September 17) Memorial park, Suspi- cious person cense suspended from September 30,
(September 29) Ottokee St. @Airport cious activity (September 28) W. Airport Hwy., Theft 2017 to September 30, 2018. No future
Hwy., Disabled vehicle (September 17) Clark St., Wire down- (September 28) St. Richard Ct., Unlock violations within next 2 years. 1st Tim-
(September 29) 600 Wood St., Juveniles removed vehicle ers Retreat within 90 days. Vacate ADM
(September 29) 250 E. Linfoot St. Unit (September 17) Brookside Dr., Assist (September 28) W. Airport Hwy., Suspi- license suspension and fees. 45/35
15, Domestic trouble rescue-ill cious person speed. Fine: $45; Costs: $40.
(September 29) 510 W. Leggett St., Ani- (September 17) Waterwood Dr., Juve- (September 28) Waterville-Sw. Rd., Car/ Flores Decator, Melissa Ann (Bryan,
mal call nile playing in creek deer accident Ohio). Failure to reinstate. Fine: $200;
(September 30) 1150 N. Shoop Ave., (September 17) Airport & Hallett, Non- (September 28) Chestnut St., Warrant Costs: $79.
Welfare check injury crash arrest Fricke, Robin L. (Archbold, Ohio).
(September 30) 614 Douglas Dr., Wel- (September 17) Dodge St., Neighbor (September 28) Dodge@Cass St., Non- 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
fare check dispute injury accident Guilford, Terry F. (Ney, Ohio). 47/35
(September 30) 200-B Vine St., Animal (September 17) S. Munson Rd., Wild (September 29) Lincoln St., 911 hang speed. Fine: $40; Costs: $85.
call animal up Gutierrez, Audelia J. (Bryan, Ohio).
(September 30) 1497 N. Shoop Ave., Ac- (September 18) Valleywood Dr., Suspi- (September 29) Hickory St., Door to Assured clear distance ahead. Fine:
cident (Property damage) cious person dorr sales $71; Costs: $79.
(September 30) 0 Glenwood, Lost/ (September 19) Woodland Ave., Assist (September 29) Black Canyon Dr., Un- Hurst, James (Bryan, Ohio). Stop
found/recovered rescue-ill ruly juvenile sign. Fine: $25; Costs: $40.
(September 30) 00 W. Leggett St., Lost/ (September 19) Church St., Noise (September 29) N. Main St., Assist Res- Kos, Elizabeth A. (Bryan, Ohio). Im-
found/recovered complaint cue-ill proper backing. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(September 30) 250 E. Linfoot St., Unit (September 19) E. Airport Hwy., non- (September 29) Lincoln St., Dispute Kosier, Donald (Montpelier, Ohio).
8, 911 Hang up contact in person injury crash (September 30) Alley behind Lincoln, 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(September 30) 615 E. Oak St., Suspi- (September 19) W. Garfield, Menacing Suspicious person Kurtz, Dennis C. (Edgerton, Ohio).
cious person (September 20) Clark St., Suspicious (September 30) N. Main St., Suspicious 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(September 30) 260 Depot St. Unit C, person vehicle May, John R. (Fayette, Ohio). Seat
Animal call (September 20) Mettabrook Dr., War- (September 30) Pilliod Park, Unoccu- belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
(October 1) Glenwood Ave. @E. Linfoot rant arrest pied suspicious McKarns, Coltin L. (Pioneer, Ohio).
St., Animal call (September 20) N. Main St., Suspicious (September 30) Chestnut St., Assault Assured clear distance ahead. Fine:
(October 1) 515 W. Elm St., Suspicious person (September 30) Dodge St., Domestic $71; Costs: $79.
person (September 20) Brookside @ St. Rich- dispute Moll, Timothy R. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(October 1) 231 E. Superior St., Found ard, Disabled vehicle (September 30) Oak St., Ill person Driving under suspension. Fine: $300;
debit card (September 20) Birch St., Civil dispute Costs: $105; Jail: 90 days with 90 days
(October 1) 446 E. Oak St., Animal call (September 20) Allen Dr., Civil dispute/ WEST UNITY POLICE suspended. Operator’s license suspend-
(October 1) 1180 N. Shoop Ave., Tres- eviction (September 25) Menacing ed from September 7, 2017 to October 7,
passing (September 21) S. Hallett Ave., 911 (September 25) Traffic crash 2017. No future violations within next
(October 1) 280 E. Linfoot St., 911 hang Hang up (September 25) Animal problem 2 years.
up contact in person (September 21) Elm St., Unlock vehicle (September 26) Medical emergency (2) Pace, Page L. (Bryan, Ohio). Tem-
(October 1) 1497 N. Shoop Ave., Acci- (September 21) Franklin St., Dog left in (September 26) Funeral escort porary Instruction Permit. Fine: $64;
dent (Property damage) car (September 26) 911 Hang up Costs: $86.
(October 1) 1058 N. Shoop Ave., Drunk (September 22) S. Waterville Sw. Rd., (September 26) Theft Powell, Aaron T. (Defiance, Ohio).
(October 1) 260 E. Willow St., Suspi- Car/deer accident (September 26) Speed/citation Tag/sticker violation. Fine: $35; Costs:
cious activity (September 22) Airport @S. Main, Sus- (September 27) Telephone harassment $40.
(October 2) 1022 Cherokee Dr., Investi- picious by dumpster (September 27) Sex offense Rathburn, Taz A. (Edgerton, Ohio).
gate complaint (September 23) Parkview, Accident (September 28) Agency assist (2) Driving under suspension – FRA. Fine:
(October 2) 1378 N. Shoop Ave., Lost/ alarm (September 29) Medical emergency $300; Costs: $110.12. Operator’s li-
found/recovered (September 23) N. Woodland Ave., Sus- (September 29) Found property cense suspended from September 9,
(October 2) 470 E. Airport Hwy., Investi- picious act (September 29) Theft 2017 to September 23, 2017.
gate complaint (September 23) Valleywood Dr., Assist (September 29) Telephone Harassment
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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Stambaugh, Carolyn M. (Bryan, ed counsel costs, and any supervision
Ohio). 67/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: fees permitted.
$79.
Teen Drivers Remain One OfSeslar, Mark A. (Edgerton, Ohio). Op-
Thompson, Ashley (Hicksville, Ohio). erating a vehicle under the influence of
Expired registration. Fine: $46; Costs: alcohol or drug of abuse, a fourth degree
$79.
Ohio’s Most At Risk Groupsfelony. Sentenced to incarceration at
Vogelsong, Cheryl L. (Bryan, Ohio). CCNO for a period of 60 days and an ad-
Failure to control. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. ditional term of 12 months, to be served DEFIANCE – Motor vehicle crashes contributed to a majority of the crashes
consecutively, with credit for time served. are the leading cause of death in teens, caused by teens. Another 21 percent of
Woolace, Brannan A. (Stryker, Ohio). Discretionary period of up to 3 years more than other types of injury, disease crashes were brought about by failure
66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. or violence. As National Teen Driving to yield, running a red light or running
post release control. Assessed 6 points Safety Week is October 21-27, it’s the a stop sign.
WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL against driving record. Fined $2500 and perfect time for teens and their parents
Bowden, Tyler L. (Bryan, Ohio). Men- ordered to pay all costs of prosecution, to discuss the dangers new drivers face “Poor decisions while driving can
acing. Fine: $250; Costs: $105; Jail: 30 any court appointed counsel costs, and so they can make safe and responsible stay with teen drivers for the rest of
days with 26 days suspended. No future any supervision fees permitted. decisions. Surveys show that teens their lives,” said Lt. Bob Ashenfelter
violations within next 2 years. Assess- whose parents set firm rules for driv- Post Commander. “That is why respon-
ment at Maumee Valley Guidance. No ing typically engage in less risky driv- sibility, awareness and safety are so im-
violent or threatening contact with vic- FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC ing behaviors and are involved in fewer portant for our youngest drivers.”
tim. Amos, Chancey G. (Fayette, Ohio). crashes.
Carnahan, Brianna K. (Defiance, Expired registration. Fine: $37; Costs: Teen drivers are encouraged to plan
Ohio). Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $150; $88. Young drivers who are 15 to ahead when traveling to eliminate rush-
Costs: $79. Operator’s license suspend- Brown, Brandi M. (Wauseon, Ohio). 19-years-old were involved in 15 per- ing from one location to another. Also,
ed from October 5, 2017 to April 3, 2018. Expired plates. Fine: $37; Costs: $88. cent of all traffic crashes in Ohio from safety belts save lives and teen drivers
Possession. Fine: $150; Costs: $40. Burgermeister, Jessica R. (Lyons, 2014 to 2016. An action on the part should encourage everyone in their ve-
Dennis, Jason D. (Bryan, Ohio). Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: of the teen driver contributed to more hicle to buckle up, every time.
Criminal trespass. Fine: $100; Costs: $80. than 72 percent of these crashes. These
$95.50. crashes resulted in 286 fatalities and For a statistical map regarding teen
Feeney, Shane M. (Bryan, Ohio). No- Gutierrez, Ileah R. (Napoleon, Ohio). 41,511 injuries. drivers and a county-by-county break-
tice to cut weeds. Fine: $75; Costs: $139. 49/35 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80. While crash causes may vary, follow- down of where Patrol citations have
Henry, Jamie R. (Bryan, Ohio). At- Harper, Taylor B. (Montpelier, Ohio). ing too closely/assured clear distance been issued to at fault teens, please
tempted misuse of 911. Fine: $75; Costs: 71/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80. visit http://statepatrol.ohio.gov/doc/
$189.01. TeenDrivers_Bulletin_2017.pdf
Hovermale, Barbara (Bryan, Ohio).
File city tax 2015 (Bryan). Fine: $200 Harter, Crystal M. (Delta, Ohio).
with $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 73/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80.
30 days with 30 days suspended. 30 King, Stephanie A. (Wauseon, Ohio). Swanton Public Safety Day
days to file taxes and make payment ar- Delivers Important Messages
rangements. 71/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $88.
Johnson, Cordell (West Unity, Ohio). Kulakowski, Dana E. (Swanton, Ohio).
File city tax 2014 (Bryan). Fine: $200
with $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 51/25 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80.
30 days with 30 days suspended. 30 Lazenby, Mark D. (Swanton, Ohio).
days to file taxes and make payment ar- 81/70 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80. It is why, to drive home that last
rangements. By: Bill O’ Connell point, he invited staff from St. Luke’s to
Rodriguez, Bobby A. (Bryan, Ohio). do blood pressure checks and the Amer-
Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $150; Costs: Lohbauer, Amy C. (Liberty Center, THE VILLAGE REPORTER ican Red Cross to provide information
$79. Operator’s license suspended from on blood donations, CPR training and
October 5, 2017 to April 3, 2018. Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: When most people think of public smoke detectors. The event also pro-
Simpson, Jedidiah R. (Montpelier, $80. vided an opportunity to meet the people
Ohio). Domestic violence. Fine: $350; safety, what generally comes to mind in uniform who “have our backs” so to
Costs: $354; Jail: 180 days with 180 Machacek, John N. (Lyons, Ohio). are the police and fire departments speak, who come to our aid at a mo-
days suspended. No future violations 75/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $80. along with the EMS squads, the organi- ment’s notice and who provide a strong
within next 45 years. No violent or Nafziger, Joe P. (Wauseon, Ohio). zations with dedicated public servants sense of comfort because we know they
threatening contact with victim. Hands 66/40 speed. Fine: $100; Costs: $88. that are sworn to protect us, to keep us are present in the community and al-
Down Domestic Violence Program. Netcher, Samantha J. (Wauseon, safe from harm and occasionally, rescue ways at the ready.
Turner, Melissa M. (Bryan, Ohio). Ohio). Tinted windows. Fine: $37; Costs: us. Those departments, those individu-
Theft. Fine: $500; Costs: $84; Jail: 180 $88. als and many of their tools, equipment This year’s Public Safety Day, held
days with 170 days suspended. Work re- Ordway, Jon H. (Archbold, Ohio). and vehicles were on full display today at the Swanton Fire Station, was the
lease granted. at Swanton’s fifth annual Public Safety largest so far in terms of interactive
WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMON PLEAS Stop sign. Fine: $102; Costs: $88. Day to show the local residents that features. Personnel from Mercy’s Life
Balogh, Kevin T. (Castleton, New Rapp, Chantel H. (Liberty Center, they are in good hands. Flight and Mobile Intensive Care Unit
York). Vandalism, a fifth degree felony. were there and the Life Flight helicopter
Sentenced to Buchholz, Brandon T. Ohio). Failure to control. Fine: $102; But there was another message these did a flyover. Popular with the kids was
(Holgate, Ohio). Assault, a first degree Costs: $80. men and women wanted to send to ev- the Fulton County Fireman’s Fire Safety
misdemeanor. Sentenced to 90 days in- eryone in attendance, that good public Trailer and, of course, “Sparky the dog”
carceration at CCNO with credit for time Roth, Jan R. (Montpelier, Ohio). safety truly begins with the public itself. the animated Swanton Fire Department
served. Sentence to run concurrently 42/25 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $88. mascot.
with previous case. Ordered to pay all Tammarine, Breanna G. (Liberty “Public safety is all encompassing,” said
costs of prosecution, any court appoint- Center, Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Fire Prevention Officer Jeremy Chesser, Near perfect weather helped bring
ed counsel costs, and any supervision Costs: $80. explaining how it should be a part of our out the crowd as well as the delicious
fees permitted. Thatcher, Brooke L. (Delta, Ohio). daily routines. “It’s the way we go to food that was served at no cost. Swan-
Miller, Michael S. (Traverse City, Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $51. work, it’s the way we go to school, it’s ton’s Public Safety Day is informative,
Michigan). Illegal processing of drug Wanner, Tracey A. (Wauseon, Ohio). how we ride the bus, it’s how we drive educational and often eye-opening. The
documents, a fifth degree felony. Sen- 71/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $88. to work during the winter months when 2017 version was well organized, well
tenced to three years of community con- Weisenburger, Craig S. (Defiance, the snow plows are out. It’s going to and executed and well received. Attending
trol. Fined $750 and ordered to pay all from the grocery store. Every day things the 2018 version is highly recommend-
costs of prosecution, any court appoint- Ohio). 43/25 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: that we do incorporate public safety.” ed.
$88.
Officer Chesser went on to include Bill can be reached at
Whitlock, Marlin L. (West Unity, Ohio). our physical health as something that publisher@thevillagereporter.com
Failure to yield. Fine: $102; Costs: $88. should be considered a part of pub-
lic safety. “Being safe is also staying
Wulf, Thomas D. (Metamora, Ohio). healthy so you can get up every morning
70/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80.

and do the things you need to do.”

FULTON COUNTY

HEALTH CENTER BIRTHS
September 29th - Christina Nofziger,
Archbold, boy
October 5th - Heath and Danielle
Burns, West Unity, boy
October 6th- Katelynn Crowell, Na-
poleon, girl
October 6th- Matthew and Cathlene
Bressler, Napoleon, boy

Fulton County Clerk of Courts Monthly Report

Fulton County Clerk of Courts Tracy Zuver has provided his monthly report for PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF
September 2017, with September 2016 in parenthesis, with the following:
PUBLIC SAFETY DAY ... Kids were able to get some hands on experience as part of
New cases filed in the legal department: domestic 20 (9), civil 22 (19), crimi- the activities included during Public Safety Day in Swanton.
nal 6 (21) and miscellaneous 2 (2), with a total of fees collected being $14,021.49
($16,886.48).

The title department issued a total of 1,483 (1,554) titles; new cars 135 (144),
used cars 777 (799), new trucks 68 (67), used trucks 266 (311), vans 9 (18), mo-
torcycles 49 (55), manufactured homes 18 (13), trailers 26 (23), travel trailers 44
(31), motor homes 27 (37), buses 0 (3), off-road vehicles 38 (42), watercraft 19 (9),
outboard motors 5 (2), other 2 (0), with a total of fees collected being $512,625.51
($630,191.63).

Fulton County Sheriff Traffic Blitz

To Be Conducted In Coordination

With Homecoming Festivities

Sheriff Roy E. Miller announces that ciated with impaired driving. Thursday, October 19, 2017
the Fulton County Sheriff s Office will be Sheriff Miller and his deputies are
conducting a Traffic Enforcement Blitz. @ Williams Co. Veterans Memorial Building
This Blitz, designated Homecoming dedicated to protecting the citizens of
Blitz, will run October 7th, 8th, and 9th Fulton County and the motorists who Doors open at 5pm / Dinner at 6:30pm / Live Auction at 7:30pm
and October 14th, 15th and 16th. These travel its highways, These Blitzes are
dates are in conjunction with homecom- being funded from a grant that was Music by BHS Orchestra with Brandon Gordon / Emcee - Jamie Shaffer--DJ Showtime
ing football games and activities asso- awarded to the Fulton County Sheriff’s & Photobooth / Howard Parrish of HP Parrish Farms Auctioneer
ciated with Archbold, Delta, Evergreen, Office from the Ohio Department of Pub-
Swanton, and Wauseon High Schools. lic Safety. The grant pays for extra pa- For further information or to purchase tickets, please call Becky
Deputies will be working various hours trol to enforce the traffic laws that will at 419-633-7590. Tickets are $25 ea. Call soon to reserve a table!
and locations around Fulton County increase the safety of motorists on the
and they will be looking for impaired roadways in the areas that are prone
drivers and other traffic violations asso- to a higher number of serious and fatal
crashes.

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Wednesday, October 11th, 2017 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 5

Fire Prevention Week
October 8 - 14, 2017

Gorham-Fayette Fire Department Reminds Reduce Cold-Weather Fire Risk
Everyone Of The Ohio Open Burning Law
Plenty of things heat up when the tem- injuries in the United States. The NFPA of-
The Gorham Fayette Fir Depart- CAMPFIRES ARE PERMITTED ... But perature drops, including the risk for fire fers these safety guidelines.
ment would like to remind everyone of it is still necessary to have someone hazards. Fireplaces, stoves, heating sys-
the Ohio Open Burning law. present while the fire is lit and not to tems, candles, and even electric lights are · Install heating appliances according
burn on windy days. used more often during the winter than to manufacturers’ instructions or have a
Per the Ohio Department of Natural be within 1000 ft. of the village lim- any other time of year, so it makes sense professional do the installation.
Resources, Ohio EPA, and State Fire its, and cannot be within 500 feet of that the risk of home fires increases when
Marshal’s Office during the month of a non-occupied structure and within the mercury drops. · Fuel-burning equipment needs to
March, April, May, October and No- 1000 ft of an occupied structure. vent to the outside.
vember. Burning is permitted during The U.S. Fire Administration says 905
the remaining months with no time With the exception of campfires, people die in winter home fires each year. · Never use an oven to heat a home.
restrictions. open burning or yard waste, house- Cooking is the leading cause of all home · Keep anything that can burn away
hold waste, and grass clipping is pro- fires and contributes to around $2 billion from heating equipment, including por-
Open Burning is prohibited during hibited within the village limits. in property loss each year. Understand- table space heaters.
the hours of 6 am until 6 pm daily. ing potential risks and exercising caution · Clean and inspect heating appliances
THis includes burning in any burn Per the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio can help homeowners protect themselves, regularly.
barrel or open pit. This DOES NOT in- EPA we are required to extinguish any their families and their homes from fire. · Turn off portable heaters when leav-
clude campfires. fire that is considered an illegal burn ing the room or going to bed.
when we are made aware of that burn. COOKING
Campfires are permitted as long Home heating fires peak between the ELECTRIC
as only dry seasoned firewood is con- A copy of these rules are available hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., when many The National Safety Council estimates
sumed. The burning of yard waste, tree at the fire station, on the ODNR web- people are home preparing dinner. The that between 600 and 1,000 people die
clippings, or other similar materials is site, ohio EPA website and the Ohio following steps, courtesy of the Ameri- each year from electrocution. Electricity
prohibited in a pit or campfire from 6 State Fire Marhsal’s Website. can Red Cross, can improve safety in the also can contribute to home fires. The En-
am until 6 pm during these months. kitchen and reduce the likelihood of a ergy Education Council offers these safety
Please contact the fire station at home fire. suggestions.
The burning of any building materi- 419-237-2716 with any questions. · Never leave cooking food unattended, · Never force plugs into outlets.
als, such as wood siding, pallets, con- as it can take just seconds for fires to ig- · Check that cords are not frayed or
struction materials, any products that nite. cracked. Do not run cords under carpets
contain rubber plastic or petroleum · Keep anything that can catch fire or place them in high-traffic areas.
and household waste. (paper products away from the stove or other appliances · Use extension cords only on a tempo-
not included) is prohibited at any time that generate heat. rary basis.
during the year. · Clean regularly to prevent grease · Make sure light bulbs are the proper
buildup. wattage for fixtures.
During the open burning time peri- · Make sure appliances are turned off · Install ground fault circuit interrupt-
ods there are still restrictions on what before leaving the room or going to bed. ers in kitchens, baths, laundry rooms,
may be burnt and the size of piles of and elsewhere, making sure to test them
land clearing waste or brush to be HEATING regularly.
burnt. The National Fire Protection Asso- · Check periodically for loose wall re-
ciation warns that heating is the second ceptacles and loose wires. Listen for pop-
Anyone burning outdoors (with the leading cause of home fires, deaths and ping or sizzling sounds behind walls.
exception of campfires) must notify Home fires are no joke and can be pre-
the Fire Department at least 24 hours vented with simple safety checks.
in advance. Information must include
location of the burning, materials to Prevent Fires At Home This Winter
be burnt, name of person that will be
present during the burning, a contact Winter is synonymous with many tors and portable fireplaces, do not place
number for that person, and what things, but few people would rank home such devices anywhere close to items that
equipment will be on the scene to con- fires atop their list of things that remind can burn. Upholstered furniture, bedding,
trol the burn. them of winter. However, according to the mattresses and clothing can ignite in sec-
United States Fire Administration, more onds, so keep portable heating devices
Someone is required to remain on than $2 billion in property loss occurs in away from such items. And always turn
the scene of the burn until the fire has winter home fires each year, and more portable heating devices off when leaving
been extinguished. Burning cannot than 900 people per year lose their lives the room where they are in operation.
to winter home fires.
Be Prepared When Seconds · Address frozen pipes correctly. Wa-
Count: Renovate For Fire Safety Perhaps the most troubling thing about ter pipes in a home can freeze depending
those statistics is that winter home fires on how cold the home gets. It might be
A National Fire Preven- using fire-inhibiting mate- sulation. This insulation are entirely preventable. By taking certain tempting to thaw such pipes with an open
tion Association study re- rials. The better ones will resists temperatures up precautions, men, women and children flame, but such an approach is highly
ported that, on average, help to withstand fire haz- to approximately 2,150 F, can greatly reduce the risk of home fires. dangerous, as the pipe may begin to con-
seven Americans die in a ards, and they may also and when directly exposed duct the heat and ignite the wall struc-
residential home fire each give you those extra pre- to fire, this chemically- · Have the furnace inspected. Ideally, ture inside the space. When addressing
week. Though you never cious minutes or seconds inert material will not furnaces should be inspected and any pipes you suspect are frozen, thaw them
know when fire might to escape in the event of a produce harmful gases problems addressed before the arrival of with hot water or even a laboratory-test-
strike, there are important fire. or promote the spread of winter. But many homeowners forget this ed handheld dryer rather than an open
measures you can take flames. Industry experts routine maintenance until that first cold flame.
to increase your chances When considering a explain that stone wool in- day when it’s time to turn the heat back
when seconds count. home renovation, be sure sulation is designed to de- on. If you have not yet had your furnace · Treat your fireplace with kid gloves.
to do your research for lay the spread of fire from inspected, schedule an inspection with a Fireplaces make great gathering spots
While it’s nearly im- fire-rated and noncom- room to room, providing local HVAC professional, who can make for families in the winter, but only when
possible to make a house bustible products. The valuable evacuation time sure all controls and emergency shutoffs they are operated safely. Before lighting
completely fireproof, you Roxul brand, for example, that is critical to saving are fully functioning. If you discover an the first fire of the season, have the fire-
can build or remodel it produces stone wool in- people, pets, property and issue during a self-inspection, call a pro- place and chimney inspected and cleaned
reducing environmental fessional to make the repairs. Unless you to reduce the risk of fire. Once the time
damages. have experience in HVAC repair, it’s best comes to spark your first fire, do not use
to let the pros handle any repairs because flammable liquids to start or accelerate
Helpful fire safety tips the stakes are so high. Home fires often the fire and make sure you have installed
are available online at result from faulty equipment, so only a screen in front of the fireplace to prevent
nfpa.org. You can also trained professionals should be inspect- embers or sparks from jumping out of
brush up on your fire ing and repairing your home furnace. the fire and possibly igniting any nearby
safety knowledge by visit- items or materials.
ing the Roxul website for · Be especially careful when using por-
a chance to win $2,500 table heaters. Portable heaters can warm · Inspect smoke alarms. Properly func-
towards extra precious up those areas of the house that always tioning smoke alarms can save both your
moments with your loved seem to be too cold in winter, and such home and your life. When functioning
ones. devices also provide a backup plan in properly, smoke alarms can alert you to a
case of a broken heating system. But the fire early on, giving you time to extinguish
USFA notes that, in 2011, heating equip- a small fire before it spreads or to escape
ment was involved in more than 53,000 a larger fire before it threatens your life.
home structure fires in the United States, Inspect your smoke alarms periodically
accounting for 14 percent of all reported regardless of the season and make sure
home fires. When using portable heating you have at least one functioning alarm
equipment, such as space heaters, radia- on each level of your home.

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Fire Prevention Week
October 8 - 14, 2017

Employ Simple Fire Prevention Establish A Home Fire Safety Plan
Measures To Maximize Safety
People rely on fire and smoke
PLAN AHEAD ... Consider fire prevention when building new construction. detectors to help keep them safe in their PLAN ... Keeping family members safe
Using materials that do not quickly spread the fire can mean more time to get homes. Though fire and smoke alarms from fire involves establishing a fire
to safety in case of a fire emergency. are effective, a firm fire safety plan safety plan.
that will keep everyone calm should
Did you know that, according to the 3. Prepare and practice a fire escape a fire occur could make the difference • Make sure windows can be easily
National Fire Protection Association, plan. Draw a floor plan of your home, between life and death. opened if they are an exit point.
most people have a false sense of se- marking two ways out of every room -
curity regarding house fires, believing especially sleeping areas. Discuss the The U.S. Fire Administration says • Make note of who will be helping
that they would have approximately escape routes with every member of that more than 3,500 Americans die children or the elderly out of the home.
six minutes to evacuate their home in your household, and agree on a meet- each year in fires, while roughly 18,300
the event of a fire? ing place outside your home in case of more men, women, and children are • Establish a place where the family
emergency. Practice your escape plan injured each year. Cooking accounts will meet outdoors. This area should be
In reality, smoke and fire spread at least twice a year. for the greatest percentage of residential far enough away from the home so that
rapidly and can overcome occupants fires, followed by arson. Dryer vent fires everyone will be safe from smoke, flames
in less than three minutes. 4. Select building materials that are also a big concern. FEMA says that and falling debris. Fires may ignite fuel
provide passive fire protection. Passive smoke, rather than the fire’s flames, is explosions, so be sure the meeting spot
When a fire occurs, there’s no ques- fire protection is part of the core of responsible for 75 percent of all deaths is a good deal away.
tion that time is critical. The good news the building and helps control fire by by fire.
is there are several important steps limiting its spread. One very effective • Children should be instructed to
you can take to maximize your escape form of passive fire protection is the In addition to physical injury and run to the meeting spot immediately
time. With the following measures in installation of insulation. When add- material damage, fires can cause a host without waiting behind for anyone to
place, you’ll create critical protection ing or upgrading insulation, look for of problems. Psychological distress, catch up. No one should reenter the
for what matters most -- your home products made from naturally fire-re- monetary damages and loss of pets may home after arriving at the meeting spot.
and family. sistant, inorganic materials. A favorite come with fires. Loss of irreplaceable
among builders, contractors and ho- personal items is also a concern. • Do a few practice runs so that
1. Install smoke alarms. You should meowners is a stone wool insulation Although fires can be devastating, everyone will be accustomed to getting
have one in every bedroom, outside called Roxul Safe ‘n’ Sound, which of- they’re also highly preventable, and out quickly.
each separate sleeping area, and on fers fire resistance up to 2,150°F. Its smoke alarms and a home fire safety
every level of the home, including the melting point is higher than the tem- plan are two precautionary measures • While in most cases it is better
basement. For the best protection, perature of a typical house fire, which everyone should take. to escape and let the fire department
make sure all smoke alarms are inter- means it will stay in place longer to extinguish a fire, in the event of a small
connected. When one sounds, they all provide passive fire protection when Creating an evacuation plan doesn’t fire, occupants may be able to stanch it
sound. every second counts, allowing more have to be complicated. Such a plan with a personal fire extinguisher. Follow
time for safe evacuation and for first can be established in a few minutes and the acronym PASS to properly put out
2. Inspect and clean smoke alarms responders to arrive. then reinforced through practice every the fire.
monthly. Replace batteries in spring so often to keep everyone fresh on what – PULL the pin in the extinguisher.
and fall. To clean the alarm, open the to do. – AIM the nozzle or hose at the base of
cover and gently vacuum the interior.
• Begin by assessing the layout of the flames.
the home. Figure out the two best exits – SQUEEZE the trigger.
from the home. – SWEEP the foam across the fire

• If your home doesn’t have two base; do not just aim in one place.
doors, invest in a fire ladder so that one Fire safety is very important. In
of the windows can be a point of exit. conjunction with smoke alarms, a fire
safety plan can help everyone get out
• Know how to gain access to the alive.
exits, including the best path to take to
avoid injury. It’s a good idea to consider
a few different scenarios. A kitchen
adjacent to the upstairs staircase may
become engulfed in flames and make
exit by way of staircase impossible. Just
because you have doors to the outside
doesn’t mean they’ll present the best
type of exit.

• Sketch out the layout of the home
and the escape plan. Smoke can make
it difficult to know up from down. Be
sure everyone can reach the exits even
if vision is obstructed. Try it with your
eyes closed.

• Check fire alarms routinely, and
change batteries at least every year.

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Wednesday, October 11th, 2017 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 7

Family Dollar In Edon Opens Doors Benfield Wines To
Open Outside Swanton

PHOTO PROVIDED

FAMILY DOLLAR RIBBON CUTTING ... The Family Dollar store in Edon is officially
open for business. In attendance were employees of Family Dollar as well as Cham-
ber members. Front Row- Lee Lawrence, Employees; Mary Ordway, Nicki Blank,
Lela Bungard (Store Manager), Mayor Duane Thiel, Employee Deb Myers, Christine
Holm (District manager), Kay Gearhart, and Jim Whitman. 2nd Row- Chad Ord-
way, John & Valda Colbart, John Chapin, Jodie Bidlack, Cody Best, Scott, Longan-
bach, Marvin Gearhart & Andy Ledyard

New Owners For Rupp
Furniture In Downtown Archbold

PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF
NEW WINERY ... What is the best way to enjoy fine wine without paying fine wine
prices? Make it yourself. That is exactly what Rob Benfield decided to do for his
wife Julia, a nurse by trade and a noted wine connoisseur as well. Rob began mak-
ing wine for Julia about ten years ago and later for friends and family members.
As he honed his new craft he was encouraged by many to sell his wine. Finally,
after “test marketing” several of his wines served at three family wedding receptions
and receiving rave reviews, Rob and Julia decided to go for it. They looked at many
locations and decided to move from Pettisville to the Swanton area and purchased
a home on the corner of State Rt. 295 and Shaffer Road. The home was formerly
a location for AT&T Communications and they turned a room in the front of the
house into a small wine shop and tasting room. “This is a great area for us to be in
both socially and economically,” said Julia speaking of the many offerings in the
Swanton community. The relocation also cuts down their driving time with her job
at the University of Toledo’s Medical Center and Rob’s position at Tronair on Eber
Road. Currently, the Benfield’s offer four wines for sale but they will be expanding
their list of selections. Their future plans also include a small vineyard on their
PHOTO BY MONICA SMITH, STAFF property. The grand opening is this Saturday, October 14th.

HOLLY JOLLY AND RUPP FURNITURE ... Jason and Carrie King, owners of Kings
Furniture and Bedding in West Unity, Ohio have purchased Rupp Furniture in
downtown Archbold, Ohio and celebrated with a ribbon cutting on October 2,
2017. The north building houses Rupp Furniture and the south building is Holly Sierah Joughin Run
Jolly Christmas Shop. Pictured are: Ed Leininger, Village Council and Farmers &
Merchants State Bank; Roel Galvin, AACC Board Member at Large and Sauder
Woodworking; Amy Krueger, Executive Director of the AACC; Jesse Jimenez, Rupp

This Saturday In SylvaniaFurniture Manager; Carrie King, owner of Rupp Furniture, Holly Jolly Christmas
Shop, King’s Sleep Shop; Donna Dettling, Village of Archbold Administrator; Jeff
Fryman, Village of Archbold Mayor, TJ Automation; Bill Rufenacht, Fulton County
Commissioner. By: Bill O’ Connell Marathons are scheduled and just enjoy the event.”
THE VILLAGE REPORTER for the following day, each There is a kids’ Fun
with a start time of 7:00 Run beginning at 4:45
Thousands Of Ring-Necked The NWOH Spirit of Si- a.m. which may reduce p.m. and the main race
erah Run will be held this the participation. has a 5:00 p.m. start-
Saturday, October 14th ing time. The awards
Pheasants To Be Released In Ohio at the location of Ice In- “We are trying to make will be presented at ap-
dustries, 3810 Herr Road it a very family friendly proximately 6:15 p.m.
in Sylvania. The event event,” explained Tara. or shortly after the last
the Spring Valley Wildlife Area located is to honor the memory “We have a bouncy house runner crosses the finish
COLUMBUS, OH – More than 14,000 on the county line for Greene and War- of Sierah Joughin, the and face painting for the line. For more informa-
ring-necked pheasants will be released ren counties. Pheasants will be released 20-year-old University of kids. And we have a band tion check the Facebook
at 24 Ohio public hunting areas this fall there for the two youth weekends in Toledo student and Ever- and a beer tent. We also page at NWOHspiritofsi-
to provide additional hunting opportu- October as well as the other three re- green High School gradu- have an untimed walk erahrun.
nities across the state, according to the lease dates. Youth and regular pheasant ate who, tragically, was for people who just want
Ohio Department of Natural Resources hunting within the Ringneck Ridge Area abducted and murdered to walk or you can buy a Bill can be reached at
(ODNR). in Sandusky County requires a free per- near her home in Fulton ticket and get a meal and publisher@thevillagereporter.com
mit from the Sandusky County Park County in July of 2016. a beer ticket and a shirt
The ODNR Division of Wildlife will re-
lease pheasants on Friday, Oct. 20, and This year’s run is be-
Friday, Oct. 27, prior to the small-game District. Visit sanduskycountyparks.
weekends for youth hunters. Youth ages com for more information. ing sponsored by Tara 1st Annual
17 and younger can hunt statewide for Pheasant hunting season opens and Howard Ice, the own-
rabbit, pheasant and all other legal on Friday, Nov. 3, and remains open ers of Ice Industries and Andrew Lichtenwald
game in season during two designated through Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, with who are also Sierah’s
weekends, Oct. 21-22 and Oct. 28-29. a daily bag limit of two rooster (male) aunt and uncle. Initially Memorial Trap Shoot
Ohio’s small game hunting season birds. No hens (females) may be killed. planned to be a 5K, the Williams County Conservation League
begins on Friday, Nov. 3. Pheasants will Females are all brown while the males distance will be four miles 12813 Co. Rd. J
be released for opening day, and prior have a green head, a red and brown with the hopes of return-
to the Veterans Day and Thanksgiving body, as well as long tail feathers. State- ing to the 5K format next Montpelier, OH 43543
holiday weekends. A table of scheduled wide pheasant hunting hours are sun- year in what will be an
release numbers and locations can be rise to sunset. ODNR ensures a balance annual race. October 21st, 2017
found at wildohio.gov. between wise use and protection of our Hoping to attract a
natural resources for the benefit of all. field filled with the area’s Registration 11 am - 2 pm
Hunters should note the increased Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov. top competitors, a sub- Shooting begins at 12 pm
youth hunting opportunity available at stantial prize purse of
Pre-Registration: $20 (Due Oct 13th)
Borderline Office M-F, 8-2 or on Facebook
Day of Registration: $25
$5000 for both the men’s
and women’s races will
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Cameron Hospital Supports Williams County Township
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Association Awards Flag

GO PINK ... Community Memorial Hospital is proud to honor and support Breast PHOTO PROVIDED
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those who continue to fight breast cancer. Unity. Rex has been a prominent figure at the fair, serving on the fair board for 31
years, 9 years as president of the senior board, and 20 years as supervisor of the
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Jefferson Township / Holiday City visitors Bureau. When asked about winning the
flag, Rex said that when he signed up, his grandson said “ why bother, we never
win anything “. Rex told him “ we’ll sign up and give it a try, you never know.” The
flag was donated for the drawing by long time Center Township Clerk James Davis.
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Village Of West Unity Ponders Delta Village Council Talks Fire
Joining Lawsuit Against State Service Agreement, Downtown
Over Control Of Income Taxes Parking & New Soccer Fields

By: James Pruitt of the state and federal government can PHOTO BY CORY JOHNSON, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER take all the power away from local con-
trol.” CHANGE IN FUNDING ... The village will withdraw all funding to the Delta Com-
The village of West Unity is consider- munity Fire Department, leaving operations to Swancreek and York Townships.
ing supporting a lawsuit aimed at pre- Since the village attorney was ab-
venting the state from imposing central- sent, the council will make a decision at By: Cory Johnson ban to make contact with the township
ized net profit tax collection. House Bill its next meeting. The Police Department THE VILLAGE REPORTER trustees regarding the outstanding pay-
49 would take control of the business will receive a special appropriation to ments and any other issues.
gateway from communities and charge replace money in its budget to purchase Delta Village Council passed three
them 0.5 percent for the privilege. The a used car from the Henry County Sher- ordinances, two with emergency pro- In committee reports, Properties
council will ponder its options, which iff’s Department. The purchase of a visions, in their October 2nd meeting Committee member Paul Todd ad-
range from total involvement to simply 2011 Charger will allow the department regarding the ongoing restructuring dressed council regarding relocating
donating $1,000 to the cause. to take a 2009 cruiser off the road after of funding and operations of the Delta soccer fields to the south of the Pike-Del-
repeated issues with the steering col- Community Fire Department between ta-York Schools bus garage and a patch
While the state is running a test umn. The design of the steering column the village and Swancreek and York of grass north of Delta Middle School.
study now, Village Fiscal Officer Kim is such if one part fails, the entire unit Townships. Todd told council that the current fields
Grimes said Sept. 28 at special meeting, must be replaced, Chief JR Jones said. are shared between soccer and baseball
It won’t be too long before the charge The current problem is with the igni- The first ordinance passed with teams which causes scheduling con-
rises to a full 1 percent, she said. “They tion, in which they key can be removed, emergency provision enables the village flicts in the spring seasons. If there was
will try and force more and more people but the car continues to run and drain to notify the Fulton County Auditor that interest, Peebles said he could initiate
into it,” Grime said. down the battery. two half-mill fire protection levies shall contact with the school administration.
not be collected for the five year term as
The city of Dublin has initiated a While a mechanic could get the part approved by voters unless the ordinance Todd also requested that longtime
lawsuit to challenge it on constitu- cheaper, if the village went out and got is repealed, essentially withdrawing the committee member Doug Eicher be
tional grounds. Several communities it, it would cost about $5,000, Jones village from any financial ties to the fire made an honorary park board member
have joined the case. Deputy Clerk Ka- said. Even if the village got a used col- department for the foreseeable future. as he can no longer serve in a full capac-
tie Baltosser has told Grimes she does umn, the threat of being in the exact ity due to health issues. Council may
not want to testify in court and asked same spot is great if there is a prob- As the villages also pay for fire pro- decide on the issue in January once
if the village would be a contributor. lem. The Charger is two years newer tection, residents already pay a fire ser- Eicher’s current term expires.
In the meanwhile, the state is requir- and has a push start engine. The car vice tax to Swancreek or York Township,
ing the village to approve an ordinance would cost $3,560. Lettering would add depending on their residence, in addi- In his report, Village Administrator
that beyond some housekeeping mat- another $250, Jones said. Since it was tion to the village tax to provide for the Brad Peebles told council that there
ters affirms Columbus is the adminis- a deputy’s vehicle, it has more mileage previous funding split between entities. were no bids received on a projected
trator of the income tax. “We give them than a village car. The 2011 has more The repealed tax was passed last No- $100,000 park shelter house project.
all control and we can never challenge than 140,000 miles, while the 2009 vember as a renewal to an identical pre- Peebles said he will continue to seek a
it – ever,” Grime said. “If someone files has 130,000, Jones said. “But we are vious five-year tax and generated about contractor before grant funding expires,
their taxes on the Business Gateway, looking at keeping this car about two $22,000 per levy each year. but the project does not seem to rank
we won’t be able to review them. It’s in more years,” Jones said. Jones has the as a priority to local contractors as a
limbo.” money to purchase the car in his bud- In a September 26th Safety Commit- comparative low-budget project. Peebles
get, but would need an appropriation to tee meeting, Law Director Kevin Heban also reported that there is a temporary
To demonstrate the poor oversight keep his fund solvent until Jan. 1. reported that the village is not obligated bridge installed on Wilson Street with
by the state, Grime cited a woman to pay for fire services while the village the project scheduled to be completed
works at Kamco, but lives in Michigan. In other actions, the council approved lies entirely within Swancreek and York by November 1st and the annexation
The woman filed her taxes herself, and Ordinance 2017-13 and declared an Townships, citing sections of the Ohio of MetalX was approved by the Fulton
got a refund for school income taxes, emergency to finalize the sale of the old Township Manual. Delta residents will County Commissioners and needs 60
even though she doesn’t live in the dis- Town Hall to Andrew and Nadine Heisey remain covered with the same protec- days before final council approval.
trict. “What it boils down to is that her for $15,000. Joshua Fritsch said the tion on behalf of their respected town-
local withholding for West Unity, which contractor has begun to order parts for ship even after the village withdraws The village has also been asked
was properly withheld, she thought was the new waste water plant. Kirk Broth- any financial obligation. to look at parking for the Main Street
school district tax,” Grime said. “She ers plans to begin construction Oct. 23 Bakery. ODOT will not allow for two
sent it to the state and the state gave and eyes completion by next July, Frit- The second ordinance comes after it new parking spaces in front of the Ma-
her a refund. So our school district gave sch said. “As long as the winter is not was found in March that about $41,000 sonic lodge, so Peebles will be contact-
a refund for money they never received too bad,” Fritsch said. The village wants in over-payments were due back to the ing the postal service about moving a
and they don’t have any rights to chal- to move the center line stripe on U.S. village for fire services after yearly ex- mail drop-off box on Lincoln Street to
lenge it.” 20A through town to allow for more an- penses consistently came short of the create three additional spaces. Peebles
gled parking, Fritsch said. The crew will budgeted amount. Finance Director also told council about the possibility of
Fighting the lawsuit is a good thing, only come once, he said. Stephanie Mossing sent a letter to York touring homes in Monclova Township to
Grime said. However, it is not just Township Trustees on March 7, 2017 see the type of development that could
against the state, but big business as Some on council asked why the state regarding the issue, but a response has be coming to Delta after Duane Ankney
well. The statewide CPA organization fa- laid the stripe where it is now and not not been received. The ordinance directs addressed council earlier in the year.
vors state control, she said. “The cham- like ODOT did it 10 years ago. The vil- Mossing to place the final payment of the
ber and all of the big businesses are lage erred in its review of the plans and fire agreement in an escrow account un- In old business, council approved
lobbying to have this changed,” Grime did not catch the mistake before the til the matter of overpayment has been the third reading of ordinances autho-
said. The state originally planned to project was awarded, Mayor Peg Ber- resolved. The village was scheduled to rizing Mayor Dan Miller to effectuate an
renovate the Business Gateway over nath said. “I think we have a little bit pay $15,288 by October 15th. employment agreement with Peebles,
two years, but now wants to rush it of liability there for the error,” Bernath amending the village zoning map to re-
through in nine months, Grime said. said. The third ordinance, passed on first flect a parcel’s changed status from M-3
For the lawsuit to stand any chance of reading, authorizes Village Administra- planned industrial to M-2 general in-
success all of Ohio’s communities must With the stripe located where it is tor Brad Peebles to execute a property dustrial, adding recycling and process-
get involved, she said. “We are serious now, (the 100 block of East Jackson, lease for the Delta Community Fire De- ing facilities as M-2 general industrial
that this is wrong,” Grime said. three-quarters of the 00 block of East partment with York Township Trust- zoning classifications and a resolution
Jackson and three-quarters of the 100 ees. The lease will add sanitary sewer renumbering resolutions with duplicat-
Organizations such as the Ohio Mu- block of West Jackson) many large services and weekly trash collection as ed numbering. Council also approved
nicipal League are advising communi- vehicles are sticking out into traffic. the responsibility of the township while $188.79 to be moved from the un-
ties to leave the oversight issue out of The adjustment will eliminate that is- the $500 per month rent would stay the claimed funds to the general fund and
the new ordinances, Grime said. Mem- sue, Fritsch said. The village wants to same over the five year term. a certificate of recognition for the use of
bers of the council were visibly angered move it south by 3 feet, but some coun- Memorial Hall from 6-7:30 pm the sec-
by the state’s action. Dave Short lik- cil members disputed that. The Street Before approval of the ordinance, ond and fourth Sunday of the month by
ened the legislature to Great Britain Committee will discuss placement of council discussed whether a new agree- girl scout troop 16264.
before the Revolutionary War and Kirk the new center line and angled park- ment should be issued before the over-
Thompson was upset over the state frit- ing at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12 on the street. payments are settled. “We’ve been jack- The next village council meeting
tering away the public’s money. “I think Council approved a motion to contact ing around with [the township] for years. will be held Monday, October 16, 2017
it’s pretty ridiculous when the state Zimmerman’s, who did the striping, to This needs to be taken care of. It’s been at 7:00 pm with a Finance Committee
spends millions of dollars on signs and come back and water blast the stripe off going on for far too long,” Councilor meeting held prior at 5:30 pm.
they got to take down good signs and the road. Lynn Frank said of the payment issue.
throw them in the dumpster,” Short In response, council passed a separate Cory can be reached at
said. “They can’t even save them in case James can be reached at motion allowing Law Director Kevin He- publisher@thevillagereporter.com
there is an accident. I am sick and tired james@thevillagereporter.com

Fountain City Christian
Student Council

1950 & 1951 Hold Joint Edon Class Reunion

PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED

STUDENT COUNCIL ... FCCS Student Council Members are ready to serve their REUNION … The 1950 & 1951 graduating classes of Edon High School met for their
school and local communities for the 2017-2018 school year. Front row: Ella Cum- 67 & 66 class reunion at Roger’s Harvest House in Hamilton, IN. on August 12,
mins (9th grade), Devin Franklin (8th grade), Jaiden Heisey (9th grade). Back row: 2017. Pictured are (front row, left to right): Barbara (Knapp) Howland – 50; Dollene
Vinny Cantu (7th grade), Samuel Cummins (11th grade), Kiria Law (11th grade). (Borton) Rohrs – 50; Phyllis (Allomong) Headley – 51; Jeanette (Stackhouse) Cham-
pion – 51; Helen (Livensparger) VanZile – 50. Back row: Frank Juhasz – 51; Paul
Goshorn – 51; Robert Gearhart – 51; Herbert Estrich – 51; and Lyle Brigle – 51.

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10 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, October 11th, 2017

There Is Much More Behind The Concept Of
A Veteran’s Honor Flight Than Just Honor

PHOTOS PROVIDED This eventful day, and everything SILENT REVERENCE ... Moine’s Honor
associated with it, was provided at no Flight group was privileged to bear wit-
IN THE PRESENCE OF HEROES ... While on a stop at Arlington National Cemetery, charge for eighty veterans by Flag City ness to the changing of the guard at the
Moine sought out and located the final resting place of the legendary Audie Murphy. Honor Flight, its volunteer staff, and fi- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
nancial donations from every age group
By: Timothy Kays tion chronologically to the veterans who from elementary school age kids, on up er meet. The therapeutic angle might
THE VILLAGE REPORTER served in the Korean War, then the Viet- to adulthood. The mission statement not jive with the Honor Flight mission
nam War. of, “To transport America’s veterans to statement, but that doesn’t mean that
When Moine Allgire signed on with Washington, D.C. to visit those memo- it doesn’t exist. Moine wanted to make
the United States Navy in July of 1959, “The Flag City Honor Flight is a non- rials dedicated to honor their service sure that you knew that.
he had no idea that he would be mak- profit 501c3 organization, fully staffed and sacrifices,” was faithfully executed
ing an Honor Flight to Washington D.C. by unpaid volunteers,” Moine said as he with dignity and patriotic pride. There Although they are located in Findlay,
58 years later. He also had no idea that read the company brochure. “The sta- is more to an Honor Flight than just the Flag City Honor Flight will be more than
in time as an Aviation Ordinance Offi- tus as a non-profit organization means honor though, and it is at the heart of happy to accept your donation. If you
cer, he would be spending three years that all donated funds raised are placed why Moine wanted to put the spotlight are up to not just honoring those who
in the Gulf of Tonkin, just off the coast in a general fund for Flag City Honor on the Flag City Honor Flight team, and have served America, but also chang-
of North Vietnam, loading armaments Flights. No state or local funds are re- not himself. He’s been carrying the full ing the lives that they put on the line
onto F-8 Crusaders. By the time that he ceived.” weight of that reason since 1969. for you and me, a donation to Flag City
was discharged in April of 1969, Moine Honor Flight is a perfect way to accom-
had served 3 1/2 cruises in Vietnam. “The success of this flight is truly a As stated earlier, the social land- plish both objectives at the same time.
community effort,” Moine continued, scape of the Psychedelic Sixties is a far You can reach them by phone at (419)
When Moine returned to the United his voice wavering with emotion. “From cry different than that of today. Since 306-9723, on the web at www.flagcity-
States, he was in for a new conflict, one the third graders who saved pennies, 9-11, America has held its service men honorflight.org, via e-mail at info@flagc-
for which he could not have prepared. to donations made at the county fair and women in a higher esteem than ityhonorflight.org, or on their Facebook
This was the 1960s, and the social and Findlay High School fundraising people like Moine ever dreamed pos- page.
landscape was in a seemingly constant efforts.” It costs Flag City Honor Flight sible back in 1969. It was painfully
state of upheaval. Veterans coming more than $1,000 per veteran for the difficult for him to explain what he en- Timothy can be reached at
home from Vietnam were treated with trip to Washington D.C., yet the veter- countered after coming home from his tim@thevillagereporter.com
deplorable contempt by the citizens of ans making the trip do not pay a dime fourth deployment to North Vietnam’s
the very country that sent him over- of the expenses, as it is fully funded by Tonkin Gulf. His eyes welling up with
seas in the first place. American soci- public donations. There are six Ameri- tears, and his voice breaking under the
ety of today, for the most part, holds a can Legion posts raising funds for the pain of a 48-year old unhealed emo-
special place of reverence for the fight- effort, but with the Toledo Honor Flight tional wound, Moine struggled to say,
ing men and women of the American hub no longer in service, the Flag City “I couldn’t tell this until now. When I
armed services that simply did not ex- hub has to make up the funding differ- came back home, I got spit on. I got
ist in the 1960s. It is thereby imperative ential for the veterans it has inherited cussed at. I got called, ‘baby killer.’ You
that younger readers make the distinc- from Toledo. Needless to say, more help don’t forget things like that.”
tion between the two social landscapes, is needed...MUCH more, but the pay-
and recognize the devastating impact of back is priceless. Moine paused to regroup, and also to
the insults Moine had to endure from return the focus on what Flag City Hon-
his fellow Americans. It is that con- With the eastern sky beginning to or Flight did for him. “These people,” he
trast that made the work of Flag City lighten, Moine arrived at the Toledo said, his voice still wavering, “...made
Honor Flight not just a pleasant jour- Express Airport for his big day. “There us feel like we were someone.” Again,
ney, but one of profound healing from were eighty veterans,” Moine recalled. rising tears prompted a pause, after
the invisible wounds that, even after “Each veteran had what they called a which, with breaking voice Moine said,
48 years, are still afflicting Moine. He ‘guardian’. None of us were allowed to “For me...I’ve never felt so appreciated.”
doesn’t want to talk about himself. He walk. We could walk about ten feet. If
doesn’t want to go into depth about the we wanted to go any further than that, After 48 long years, the healing of
wounds inflicted by, not the soldiers of we had to be in a wheelchair, and our an invisible but nonetheless excruci-
a communist aggressor nation, but by guardians provided the motor for us. In ating wound was beginning, thanks to
the citizens of the land that he loves. my case, I could walk pretty much any- Flag City Honor Flight, and a troupe of
No, Moine wants to talk about Flag City where that I wanted to, but there was a anonymous donors that Moine will nev-
Honor Flight, what they are doing for lot of guys that couldn’t. They HAD to
American veterans, and why. have a wheelchair. In order to not make Fountain City Christian Recognizes
them feel different, everyone was in a Servant Leaders Of The Month
Far be it from me, or anyone else, to wheelchair.”
deny him that opportunity. He earned PHOTOS PROVIDED
it. Many times over... he earned it. Moine continued to describe the ser-
vice of Flag City Honor Flight. “We flew LEADERS OF THE MONTH ... Fountain City Christian School’s Servant Leaders
It began when in February, Moine out of Toledo, to Baltimore, Maryland, for the month of September are Brooklynne Shipman, top, (4th grade) and Jaiden
saw an advertisement for Flag City Hon- then took busses down to D.C. There Heisey (9th grade). Teachers and staff choose students each month who exhibit
or Flight in the Toledo Blade newspaper. were three busloads of us, and we got servant’s hearts as they set an example for their fellow classmates.
They were seeking veterans to make the into D.C. about 9:00 in the morning. We
day trip to Washington D.C. Curious, had a police escort all the way down, Pioneer Area Lions Club
Moine answered the ad, and soon after and all the way back to Baltimore. We Updated On eSight Glasses
was registered. While the purpose of had a police escort everywhere we went
the Honor Flight is found in its name, in D.C. We went to the war memorials; PHOTO PROVIDED
to honor those who served America, the the oldest one had the mast from the
purpose goes far beyond that. There U.S.S. Maine. We went to all of them... TECHNOLOGY ... President Barry Brown is shown with speakers Montpelier stu-
are Honor Flight hubs throughout the World War I, World War II, Korea, Viet- dent KaSandra Romero and Bryan Lion Ben Murray at the September 25th meeting
nation, with the Flag City Honor Flight nam, and we went to the Arlington Cem- of the Pioneer Area Lions Club. KaSandra and Ben updated the club on their
organization serving Northwest Ohio etery. I saw Audie Murphy’s tombstone eSight glasses and the changes the glasses have made in their lives.
through its hub in Findlay. Their mis- in Arlington.”
sion and purpose might seem decep-
tively simple, but there is nothing de- While at the Vietnam Memorial,
ceptive about it. Moine received a surprise honor. A
young lady approached him, and asked
Wanting to recognize those who to speak with him. In broken English,
served, America felt it was important to she told Moine that her father would
build a memorial to the service and the like to speak with him. “I said sure, I’d
ultimate sacrifice of her veterans. The talk to him,” Moine recalled. “He came
hubs of the Honor Flight Network be- over and said, ‘I know why you’re here.
lieve that it is equally as important that I want to take a picture of you that I
those who served actually get to visit can take back home.’ They were from
and experience their memorial. Makes the Czech Republic. That meant quite
sense, right? Locally, Flag City Honor a bit to me.”
Flight is trying to make this trip possi-
ble for veterans in Hancock County and When Moine’s group closed out the
surrounding communities. There are a day at about 5:30 in the afternoon, it
couple catches, though. was back on the buses for the ride back
to Baltimore. Even that simple excur-
Although the Honor Flight is a noble sion was draped in honor for the veter-
gesture, the fact of the matter is that ans. As Moine explained, “Imagine com-
many of these veterans do not have the ing out of D.C. in rush hour traffic on a
financial wherewithal or the physical two-lane highway. There’s a policeman
ability to travel to see the monuments on a motorcycle going right down the
built in their honor. Compounding that, middle of those two lanes of traffic. He’s
time is of the essence, especially for the got his siren going, and he’s beating on
veterans of WWII and the Korean War. the windows of the cars, telling them to
According to the Department of Veter- get out of the road because our buses
ans Affairs, an estimated 640 WWII Vet- were coming through. Everyone got off
erans die each day. Therefore, top pri- the road...into the grass, or wherever
ority is given to America’s most senior they could get to. We were doing 50
heroes...the survivors of World War II, miles per hour, right down the middle
and any veteran with a terminal illness of the two-lane road. We were late get-
who wishes to visit their memorial. The ting out of Maryland, and it was almost
program priorities will naturally transi- 10:00 when we arrived back in Toledo.”

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Wednesday, October 11th, 2017 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 11

Educators Learn The Attractiveness Of Sending Students To Work At Local Plants

The company provides robotics will be a part of it. “I think I have seen a few
tuition reimbursement things for our engineering class that would be good,”
for courses applicable to Schulz said. He was excited to be able to go back to
the company. his students about jobs that start out at $13-$15 per
Full employment at hour or $30,000 a year. That is a far cry from when
his business would be he graduated from high school in 1978 and jobs were
210 people, but he only impossible to find.
has 195. That’s a need
that could be filled out of “It’s nice to see opportunities if they want to
the coming high school work,” Schulz said. The final stop was to Menard’s 1
graduating classes, but square-mile Holiday City campus, where the need for
students are being told laborers is high as well. Assistant General Manager
by their schools they Nick McCarthy said the company provides hands-on
need to go college. Part learning and is always looking for someone who took
of the problem of filling shop classes, can read a tape measure or has basic
openings is rules from computer and 10-key skills.
the federal government
and workmen’s compen- The tour stopped at a plant where concrete blocks
sation prohibit 16- or and bricks are cut and stacked. With automation,
17-year-olds from work- there are only 30 people needed, McCarthy said. The
PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF ing, Ernsberger said. plant produces 2,500 truckloads of blocks and bricks
FACTORY TOURS ... The president of 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics, Ron Erns- That need for workers will a year. At the truss factory, where 200,000 board feet
berger, talks with a tour group Oct. 4 on the floor of his plant. He needs about 15 become even bigger when of lumber are processed each year and supplied to 60
workers now and another 100 in the coming months to expand his business and Ernsberger opens a new stores in the chain, McCarthy said. “Opportunity is
meet production totals. The company offers good pay, benefits and a work schedule production center that the name of the game here,” Marlin, the Truss Fac-
that produces two three-day weekends per month. will feature a 19-foot- tory manager said. “Letting them know this is a good
high machine that has solid stable job. Marlin has been with Menard’s for
brought out three new 24 years. The job he started at doesn’t exist anymore
By: James Pruitt customers for the com- – a casualty of automation.

THE VILLAGE REPORTER pany already. Since there aren’t experienced work- New employees start at $13.50 per hour, McCar-
thy said. The applicant’s background can determine
High School students considering life after gradu- ers coming through the door, the company has to what division they end up in. Also preference in work
ation may want to think a career in manufacturing train from within. environments (such as wanting to work outside) can
in Williams County. Many plants have help wanted factor in as well. The booming housing market has
signs posted and ads placed in local papers, but “I need people to work on and use these machines,” been noticeable on the production, but McCarthy did
most are going without the bodies they need to reach Ernsberger said. “We have to home-grow our own say some sources of wood are drying up due to the
maximum production. Around 35 local educators got people.”Ernsberger cited a success story of someone demand for wood following hurricanes Harvey, Irma
a first-hand look at the situation Oct. 4 on a tour of not suited for college making a nice career working and Maria.
four local factories through the Williams County Eco- for him. A man who is now a set-up supervisor for
nomic Development Corp. machines at the plant makes $50,000 a year. The The last stop was the large distribution center, a
man is intelligent, but college didn’t work for him, three-building faculty that covers 1 million square
The tour’s goal was to let teachers, principals and Ernsberger said. The company is in need of workers feet and employs 600. Automation has reduced the
guidance counselors see for themselves the reality and is willing to train people who can show up every labor-intensiveness of some machines like a convey-
and potential for high school graduates in the local day on time. Many openings are ideal for high school or belt. One machine has cut the crew needed from
job market. A side benefit was for employers and ed- students who aren’t college bound. 18 to three, McCarthy said. The plant has features
ucators to meet each other and set up contacts for unlike other centers in the company, including six
the future. By learning about what local companies Local schools will have to change their tune that automated cranes, robotic machines that place the
could do for students and future graduates, the edu- instead of pushing college to all students, there is product on pallets and 6.5 miles of conveyor. The
cators could help people save a lot of time, energy another option for them in manufacturing, Ernsberg- plant loads 70 pallets an hour and can do two-thirds
and money, WEDCO Director Matt Davis said. er said.“It used to be the goal of schools to get all the work of other centers, McCarthy said.
the kids to college,” Ernsberger said. “But some kids
“Tell those students who don’t know what their don’t fit that mold.”At Winzeler, the company makes Teachers can prepare their students for the work-
opportunities are yet or are going to go to Bowling couplings for hoses ranging from fire extinguishers to place through instruction of basic computer knowl-
Green and try it out, ‘why don’t you stay at home and garden hoses. The company owns such a large share edge so their students know their way around a com-
try it out and have someone else pay for it,’” Davis of the market, which for most people the garden hose puter. “It’s going to help a lot,” McCarthy said. “Being
said. “You guys know them better than we do. We are they have, was probably made in Montpelier. punctual, showing up on time every day, being re-
just trying to make a connection.”At each stop build- liable, and ability working in a team environment.
ing managers provided a brief background of the The company is in a slow part of the calendar, with There are not a lot of isolated jobs here.”
company and then a tour to show what each plant the busy season running from November to May. The
does. The first stop was at KAMCO in West Unity. company has two sites in Montpelier and employs Other attributes include an ability to take direc-
The plant has been in operation since 1987 and has about 125 people. The problem it faces is an aging tion, basic math skills and communication skills.
grown substantially since then. It employs 600 peo- workforce. The company will see about half of its la- The latter encompasses talking, listening, typing,
ple at its three local plants and is looking for more bor force reach natural retirement age in 5-10 years. sending concise emails and verbalizing ideas, Mc-
workers. Today’s high school student can be the next genera- Carthy said. All of the opportunity captured the eye
tion of workers. The pay is good as demonstrated by of Mark Rairigh of Bryan City Schools. The number
KAMCO is a Tier 1 parts supplier for Honda, Vice a chart showing the rise of two local students who of factories and people, each with special areas are
President of Sales Dan Waldron said. The major- are now applying for high-paying jobs in the plant. like cities of work opportunity, he said.
ity of its production is for interior and underneath
the body. The plant is part of Kumi North American A paradigm shift would be to get kids thinking “A lot of information to pass along,” Rairigh said.
Group. Kumi has 18 plants globally with headquar- about manufacturing jobs as a career. With many “It’s eye-opening.”For Lester Orndorff, the attrac-
ters in Japan. There are three West Unity plants: companies offering tuition reimbursement, the cost tiveness of some jobs is shocking. He cited the low
1001 E. Jackson with 400 employees, and Oak of a college education can be significantly reduced. cost of health insurance at 20/20 Custom Molding
Street with 120, a couple dozen more across from the The tour struck a chord with Lu Cooke, who works of $40 a week for family coverage as one startling
main plant. Another plant has around 60 workers in for Gov. John Kasich. She had recently toured some benefit. The same company just added an employee’s
Morenci, Mich., Waldron said. local plants with an eye on the diversity of products birthday and Christmas Eve as paid holidays. With
made in Williams County and the opportunities for wages starting at $13-$14 an hour in some places,
KAMCO does plastic injection and sheet mold- growth. a worker can build from there and make a nice liv-
ing. The plants make parts for CRV, Acura and Civic ing. “It’s a lot better job than McDonald’s or Burger
models, Waldron said. Despite being an international The educators’ tour showed a different aspect to King,” Orndorff said. “It’s sustainable. They promote
company, the need for local workers is strong. The the situation and one she was impressed by. “I think from within.”
tour group learned the company provides training for it’s fabulous,” Cooke said. “We need to do more of
the work and young people are welcome. The biggest this, opening these plants up and allowing educa- At Menard’s, full and part-time workers can partic-
attribute was a strong work ethic, a willingness to tors to see what’s going on in the industry.” She was ipate in the profit-sharing plan. McCarthy said. Still,
learn and punctuality. The company relies on robot- impressed on the supply side for Winzeler which gets companies are looking for more than just some warm
ics for its production with machines doing much of its brass for the most part from Chase Copper and bodies. An understanding of automation and robot-
the work, but it’s not totally automated. The human Brass and sends its brass waste back there as well. ics can pay dividends, Orndorff said. That means
touch is a vital part of the operation. “It’s a win-win,” Cooke said. “There are great things being able to speak the language of computers and
going on in northwest Ohio.” working their way through the various software pro-
The basic science of the robots used the factory is grams. “It’s a skill they really need,” Orndorff said.
not much different than the machines Montpelier Ro- Stryker Principal Dave Schulz found the tour to be
botics teacher Lester Orndorff’s students create. The quite the learning experience. “I have learned there James can be reached at
skill is in the programming, he said. At 20/20 Cus- are quite a few jobs out there,” Schulz said. “I think james@thevillagereporter.com
tom Molding, the tour group met President Ron Ern- our students are lucky they have the opportunity to
sberger and other department heads. Ernsberger has get a job at a factory. I was impressed by how clean
been involved in plastics since 1965 and has been they are.” Kamco and 20/20 Custom Molding im-
on his own since 1984. 20/20 started in 1995 and pressed him the most. The use of robotics in these
has grown into a $50 million company this year. His factories was something he had not thought of much.
business has jobs for college graduates and for those
who will never attended post-secondary education. Stryker had a robotics class a few years ago, but is
now starting a STEM (Science Technology Engineer-
ing and Mathematics) program. Schulz is confident

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REUNION ... The Stryker High School Class of 1962 held their 55th Class Reunion on August 12, 2017 at
Jackie Blues in Bryan, OH. The class had 48 students of which 10 are deceased. Twenty-seven classmates
were in attendance (front row, left to right): Sue (Sanford) Huffman, Diane (Foss)Helf, Donna (Ordway) Brecht,
Julia (Koch) Grieser, Nancy (Wonders) Frank, Karen (Nafziger) Borton, Judy (Aeschliman) Davis. Middle row:
Kay (Kelbe) Oberlin, Carmen (Playford) Leupp, Arlene (Foor) Peterson, Pat (Fleagle) Chamberlain, Pat (McKarns)
Putman, Richard Wyse, Karen (Rittenhouse) Wyse, Charles Davis, Bonnie (Bruns) Replogle, Darrell Gates. Back
row: Al Grube, Gary Replogle, Earles Schmucker, Ron Walker, Gale Frank, Chuck Smith, Ron Wyse, Ray Figley,
Al Oberlin. Not pictured is Ed Pursel.

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12 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, October 11th, 2017

Trash Scofflaws Make Delta Class Officers
Amends To Metamora & Student Council
By: James Pruitt some ideas on having a charter. If the
THE VILLAGE REPORTER state auditors accept the Personnel & FRESHMAN OFFICERS ... Left to right-Dakota Swicegood (Treasurer) Ella Ford
Finance Committee as an audit commit- (President) Braelyn Whmer (Vice President) Brooklyn Green (Secretary) Bella White
The people who filled the village’s large tee, they may just go with that. Mayor (Student Council Representative) Zack Mattin (Student Council Representative)
trash containers were told to empty them Wysong will talk with Tom Bivens to SOPHOMORE OFFICERS ... Left to right- Lydia Yoder (Vice President and Student
or face prosecution. The council was up- make sure he will drive the leaf truck Council Representative ) Morgan Allen (Treasurer) Sydney Schauwecker (President
dated on the results of the investigation this fall. and Student Council Representative) Mary Westphal (Secretary)
of the weekend of Sept. 15 incident, dur- JUNIOR OFFICERS ... Left to right- right Raelyn Hutchinson (Student Council Rep-
ing its regular meeting Oct. 2 The village will be taking the leaves to resentative) Abby Freeman (Treasurer and Student Council Representative) Alayna
Lammon Brothers. There is a chance the Mitchell (President) Cole Mattin (Vice President and Student Council Representa-
The individuals filled the village’s leaves could be dumped on the branches tive) NOT Pictured Havanna Gracia (Secretary) and Libby Lantz (Student Council
trash container as well as the Fire De- at the reservoir. Council approved Ordi- Representative).
partment’s, were contacted by the Fulton nance 961, allowing the mayor to enter SENIOR OFFICERS ... Left to right- Allen Schwanbeck (Vice President) Sarah Sin-
County Sheriff’s Department and were into contract with the Fulton County tobin (Secretary) Grace Sonick (Treasurer and Student Council Representative)
told to either empty the containers or be Commissioners to provide Dog Warden Brandon Burkhart (Student Council Representative) Bowen Green (Student Coun-
prosecuted for illegal dumpling. The con- Services until the contract is terminat- cil Representative) NOT Pictured: Logan Albring (President).
tainers were emptied by Advanced Sani- ed by either party. The USDA is recom-
tation before the suspects could remove mending the village increase the sewer
their items. The perpetrators called the rate in 2018 to help fund an escrow ac-
village office to apologize and offered to count for the sewer for major repairs or
make amends and not have the village replacements of our sewer equipment.
file charges.
The village transfers $40,000 every
Advanced Sanitation charges $50 to year from the general fund to the sewer
empty one 2-yard container, village doc- fund. The village had almost a $75,000
uments show. The council decided to ac- carryover balance for the sewer fund
cept amends of $100, half to be given to from last year. The VFO suggested mak-
Advanced Sanitation and half to be given ing a balloon payment on the USDA loan
to the Amboy Fire Department. Mayor next year. A USDA representative, Mary,
Ken Wysong agreed to contact the sheriff will be in town Oct. 19 for a compliance
and let the department know the village meeting and staff will ask about balloon
will not file charges if restitution is made. payments.

In other news: It would be very beneficial if the vil-
• Advanced Sanitation raised its lage paid $100,000 on a $400,000 loan
charge $8 a year. The village is no longer at 4.6 percent interest. The village had
in a franchise agreement with the com- two loans with the USDA for sewer. The
pany and the owner is very reasonable village refinanced one of the loans this
and provides good service. year saving the village about $200,000 in
• Karon Lane brought up the employ- interest charges. No decision was made.
ee handbook. Under benefits it states Clendenin submitted a resignation/re-
there are health insurance, medical and tirement letter effective Oct. 31, 2017.
dental with a vision allowance. Since the Lane said the Personnel & Finance Com-
village is possibly hiring a new employee mittee needs to speak to Angie about
and are not offering health benefits, the taking the position and what her expec-
council should remove the entire section tations are for pay as well as the hours
from the handbook. she is willing to work.
Council agreed to make a donation in
lieu of flowers to the widow of Gary Mill- Also the village needs to speak to
er. Miller was the brother of Fiscal Officer Clendenin about what her expectations
Sue Clendenin. Wysong asked if the vil- are. She would not be able to work at all
lage had anyone interested in the sewer for 60 days. Council expressed apprecia-
person on record. The village has Steve tion to Clendenin for her many years of
Geise as the person of record now. There service to the village.
is a Lyons resident who would do it if the
village really got in a pinch. Mayor’s Report:
It was decided the village should have Wysong has found out who the person
a full job description written up. Per- is in the EPA for the surface water and
sonnel & Finance will write up the job different sludge class levels. He would
description. Wysong wanted to know like to have this person attend a coun-
how long it would take being concerned cil meeting and invite Amboy Township
about the process being drawn out too and Berkey Council. The purpose is to
long. Council members Lane and Suzie be clear on sludge application, what is
Stough said the village needs to get the allowed and not allowed as fertilizer.
full job description composed and wait to Wysong discussed the possibility of
see if there are more applicants. It could selling the water plant. The village needs
be November or December before that oc- to find out the value of the property. It
curs. The Village Council credited resi- was recommended staff should get in
dent Karen Noward $90 on her water bill touch with a real estate agent to get an
after she asked for relief. appraisal of the property. Asking the
Noward requested a credit on her sew- bank for an appraisal was also recom-
er bill due to heavy yard watering and a mended. After the appraisal the village
break in a field tile in January. Coun- could take bids on the property, but it
cil reviewed the current bill compared to would not have to accept the bids. The
previous bills before making a decision. matter was deferried this to the Land
Fiscal Officer’s Report: and Buildings Committee.
The boat and motor sold at the county The shop tool inventory has not been
auction. The village does not have the completed. Jamie Van Alstine reported
amount it sold for yet or the distribution. the yard repair for Hammons has been
The village is trying to put together an completed. She has determined what
audit committee. Clendenin is assem- needs to be done in Cheryl Geer’s yard
bling the candidates/members for the and that should be done this week along
committee. with another yard. She also plans to
Kate Fischer, Karin Sauerlender and complete the street line painting this
Brooke Smith have expressed interest week.
in being on the committee. Kate shared
James can be reached at
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third grade class in Stryker. Pictured in the front row, representing the third grade Sydney Schauwacker, Zack Mattin. Middle: Zach Hines, President Joy Dunford,
class from left to right are: Mya Lovejoy, Aaron Cheeseman, Kylie Crocker, Aubrey Abby Freeman, Cole Mattin, Rallyn Hutchinson. Back Row: Samiyah Mujaahid,
Clemens. Representing the Stryker Rotary in the back row from left to right are: Elaine Seawater, Isabella Summers, Allen Schwanbeck, Brandon Burkhart, Bowen
Superintendent Nate Johnson, Ron Short, Ruth Wieland and Emily Clemens. Green, Grace Sonick, Sarah Sintobin.

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Wauseon Homecoming Overcomes Weather

By: Nate Calvin PHOTOS BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Despite the soggy conditions that plagued the area
on Friday, October 6th, the student’s enthusiasm at
the 2017 Wauseon Homecoming would not be damp-
ened. Students participated in spirit week events thru
the week with each day being a different theme. Thurs-
day night was the traditional snake from the fire hall
down Elm St. to the football field for the bonfire. Friday
night prior to the game was the parade of class floats
that were voted on earlier in the day by the student
body.
The parade continued with presentation of the
Homecoming Court beginning with the freshman class
attendant Haleigh Wurst. Haleigh is the daughter of
Sarah Leslie and Chad Borton. She is very involved
with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Girls Chris-
tian Fellowship, and volleyball with plans after gradu-
ation of becoming a cosmetologist. The class of 2020
was represented by Kelcy Blanchong, daughter of Bill
and Tina Blanchong. Kelcy is a member of the volley-
ball team and is active in Girls Christian Fellowship,
and FCA. After high school, Kelcy plans on attending
a four-year college and pursue a Master’s degree in
physical therapy. The junior class representative for
the 2017 Homecoming was Julie Waldron, the daugh-
ter of Luke and Kelly Waldron. Julie is a member of the
varsity tennis team and enjoys art and singing in her
free time. Julie plans on pursuing a career as a nurse
after high school.
Avery Giguere, daughter of Thom and Jaime Giguere
was the senior class attendant. Avery is on the var-
sity soccer and track teams along with being involved
in National Honor Society, FCA, Girls Christian Fel-
lowship, and Student Council. Avery will be attend-
ing Huntington University where she is going to play
soccer and major in Biology. The Queen of the 2017
Wauseon Homecoming is Miss Chloe Lane, the daugh-
ter of Allan and Sue Lane. Chloe is a member of the
volleyball team, NHS, Spanish Club, Student Council,
and mentoring. After graduating from Wauseon High
School, Chloe will attend the University of Cincinnati
to major in nursing with plans to become a physician’s
assistant. The football game didn’t go according to
plan for Wauseon, with the Swanton Bulldogs blocking
an extra point in overtime to pull off the upset 28-27.

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September Students Of Metamora Reacts After Theft At Shop

The Month At Hilltop By: James Pruitt ceive a sick time payout.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER The village can get the SHOP medical

The shop on Mill Street was broken premium paid for October refunded. The
into sometime between 4:15 p.m., Fri- committee decided to cancel the insur-
day, Sept. 15, and 7:30 a.m. Monday, ance at the end of September and get a
Sept. 18. The village is still in the pro- refund for the October premium of about
cess of doing an inventory to determine $2,500. The letter included the offer for
what was taken. So far the value of Vance to continue his insurance under
things missing is between $8,000 and COBRA at the full cost of the insurance to
$10,000. The alarm was not set. be paid by him. He will be given the letter
Lands & Buildings Committee Chair- tomorrow with his check. He can decide
man John Pupos reported the village has and sign the letter indicating his choice.
the instructions on how to change the The committee is requesting council in-
security codes. The person needs to be crease VanAlstine’s wages from $12 per
a master user to reset the codes. VFO hour to $14 per hour for her increased
Sue Clendenin is a master user and will responsibility. VanAlstine’s hourly pay
need to go with Pupos to reset the codes. rate was effective Sept. 14. The search
Everyone should have different codes, for new employee includes ads in other
Pupos said. papers. Staff and the committee will get
The fire department has not been back with council to discuss next steps.
shutting the overhead door when going
RECOGNITION ... September Students of the Month for the Hilltop High School and on a run. The committee is recommend- The Employee Handbook needs to be
Junior High are as follows: First row left to right: Caid Wittenmyer, Kolin Zuver, ing the building get new locks (Sept. 19) revised, taking out the health care and
Colby Tyler, Chloe McAfee, Braylee Spires, Aubrie Calvin. Middle row left to right: at about $45 each to replace the locks at potentially employee uniforms. Meta-
Hannah Stickney, Joe Reamsnyder, Allison McKinney, Lilly Dunsworth, Ashlyn the shop. One master key is to be kept more is in a 3-year contract with CIN-
Figy, Kristoffer Bell, Gabby Rodriguez. Last row left to right: Levi Houser, Chase in the office and one each for Pupos, Rich TAS and it may not be cost effective to
Williams, Jadyn McClary, Beau Zuver, Quinton Kendall, Emmi Ryan, Jay Garrett, Sauerlender, Jamie VanAlstine and the do a buy-out. The dumpster and the fire
Levi Lopez. Missing from the photo is: Leanna Baker. Fire Department. The alarms have not department Dumpster were complete-
ly filled by someone over the weekend.
been set since the fire department has Van Alstine and the sheriff went through
been using the shop per former Street the trash and found an address. The
Senior Center News Supervisor Chip Vances’ instructions. committee is recommending we request
The alarms will be set from now on. the sheriff go to the address and request
they empty the dumpsters or the village
There are no cameras at the shop. will prosecute for illegal dumping. Mayor
There are motion sensors, however, Ken Wysong said he spoke to the sheriff
when the alarm is set. Pupos requested and will speak to the sheriff again as the
October Birthdays & Anniversaries the village ask the fire department to do dumpsters should not be emptied by vil-
Celebrated At The Stryker Senior Center an inventory of their things to determine lage trash pickup.
if anything was stolen from them. Pu-
pos requested $100 be allocated for new Jamie VanAlstine provided the main-
locks for the shop. Council approved the tenance report. Priorities are to get the
purchase of locks for the shop. Pupos fence line cleaned up at the park, get the
then asked if council wants all the locks fountain turned off at the park, work on
on village property changed. To redo the the shop inventory, finish painting at the
locks in the park would be very expen- park and finish painting the lines on the
sive as the keys are non-duplicable. The streets before the snow falls, she said.
doors do have an alarm. If someone still John Pupos and Rich Sauerlender have
has a key, uses it, but not have a secu- volunteered to help with the inventory.
rity code, the alarm will go off. Karon Lane and Suzie Stough offered to
Council discussed if it wants an help if needed. One yard has been re-
alarm installed on the village office door paired from previous sewer work. Van
along with a deadlock. Several mem- Alstine needs dirt to perform the next re-
bers thought this was a good idea. Pupos pairs. Council expressed appreciation to
also inquired about putting a camera in her for stepping up as needed. Fayette
at the office and at the shop. The total donated a desk and chair to Metamora
number of lock sets in the village, ex- for the shop office.
cluding the water plant is 13. Ten are
deadlocks only and three also have the Kreischer cannot attend the Oct. 2
door knob lock. Putting a ceiling in park meeting. He will be out of town all week.
shelter house B is on hold as the village Suzie Stough cannot make it the follow-
does not have the personnel for installa- ing week. After discussion, council de-
tion. The village is not going to replace cided to keep the meeting as scheduled
the park water fountain at this time. on Oct. 2. Fiscal Officer Sue Clendin
Before the end of this month, VanAl- reported Bob Whalen, village zoning in-
stine will have the Hamman’s yard done. spector, resigned Sept. 13. He will work
Before she does that the village needs to through the end of September. Joyce
purchase some top soil and store it by Beroski is interested in the zoning posi-
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS ... The Stryker Senior Center celebrated October birthdays and the shop. It was recommended to get 20 tion. Clendin requested permission to
anniversaries on October 5, 2017. Those celebrating a birthday or anniversary and at- yards. Staff will get a price from multiple give an office key to Van Alstine and the
tended received a free meal. A special thanks goes to Stryker Subway for the certificates vendors. The village needs the beads for auditor. Council gave permission. Karon
to the Stryker Subway for a free cookie. Stryker Senior Center was the host for the birth- the painting of lines on the street at the Lane motioned to increase the pay to
day and anniversary day bingo. Those celebrating birthdays or anniversaries are are crossroads. Pupos will sit down with the Steve Geise as the interim Sewer Opera-
(front row): Roger Spieser. Back row: Trish Speiser, Theresa McColl and Patsy Doriot. fire chief after the crops are harvested to tor of Record to $150 per week
fill out the forms to authorize burning
Bryan Senior Center the brush pile at the reservoir. Mayor Wysong said there is an Urban
Forestry Seminar Wednesday, Nov. 8, at
There are used chippers online for Bluffton University for $35 if anyone is
sale between $6,000 and $10,000. The interested in attending. The Sheriff’s re-
Birthdays & Anniversaries village may want to put them on the 2018 port for August 2017: Officers spent a
wish list. Council discussed how often to total of 48.5 hours patrolling in the vil-
do the brush pickup and chipping. Per- lage of which 21.5 hours were spent on
sonnel & Finance Committee Chairman the morning shift, 6.5 hours on the af-
Justin Kreischer reported Steve Geise ternoon shift and 10.5 hours on the mid-
was brought back on board as Village night shift, which included one hour of
Sewer Consultant effective Sept. 15. He bicycle patrol. Officers handled 14 com-
has been approved as Metamora’s opera- plaints.
tor of record for the Waste Water Plant.
The village entered into an agreement The mayor attended the Amboy Town-
last year with Geise as the Village Sewer ship meeting and spoke to them about the
Consultant during Vance’s vacation. The agricultural spreading of sludge. There
agreement is ongoing. Geise asking for a isn’t much Amboy Township can do as
weekly pay increase of $50, to cover ex- they are controlled by Fulton County
tra responsibilities associated with be- zoning. The biggest concern is the odor.
ing the “Operator of Record” and filing As more people complain about the odor
monthly EPA EDMR reports. Staff has to the EPA, the EPA could contact New
calls out to several other sewer operators England Fertilizer to have them control
and will get back to council as more in- the odor.
formation is gathered. A letter to Vance
was reviewed by the committee. The Village Solicitor Alan Lehen reported
CELEBRATIONS ... The Bryan Senior Center recently celebrated birthdays and letter covered how much vacation and the Ohio Department of Taxation has de-
anniversaries for the month of October. Sitting- left to right: Roxanne Alabata, Lila comp time payout. There was no sick termined parcel 02-003252-00.000 ex-
Steele, Wanda McKarns and Ruth Thind. Standing- left to right: Sam Alabata, Paul time payout as Vance did not have the empt from taxation under R.C. 5709.08
Missler and Pat Indorf. amount of years worked required to re- public purpose. It has been clarified that
the village is an at-will employer.

James can be reached at
james@thevillagereporter.com

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Regular Euchre
Party Results

The Bryan Senior
Center hosted its regular
euchre party on Octo-
ber 3, 2017. There were
15 players present. The
winners for the day were:
1st place went to: Geri
Cliffton with a 294. 2nd
place went to: Lois Mau-
gel with a 266. The win-
ners of the door prizes
were: Verna Shaw, Lois
Maugel and Pat Day.
The next regular euchre
tournament is October
10, 2017 from 1 to 3 pm.
For more information
call: 419-636-4047.

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Edon Class Officers & Student Council

FRESHMAN OFFICERS ... Paige Briner, Gage Eicher, Abby Frantom, and (seated) SOPHOMORE OFFICERS ... Riley Bloir, Alea Brandt, Melody Nofziger, and (seated)
Trey Whitney. Shane Zulch.

JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS ... Reagan Gallehue- Secretary, Chloe Thiel- Treasurer,
Faith Livensparger- President, Naomi Hickman- Vice President

SENIOR OFFICERS ... Dru Walkowski, Hannah Fogel, Emily Fox, and (seated) Lo-
gan Bloir.

Edgerton Village Council Hears
Of A Pharmacy Business

Potentially Coming To The Village

thiness Award for the most improved PHOTOS BY TIM KAYS, STAFF
credit score.
STUDENT COUNCIL ... Row One- Jacob Long, Zoe Neubig, Riley Manahan, Kailee
Notifications for the St. Joseph Riv- Mitchell, Sara Hiller, Lucas Joice, Lindsey Goebel. Row Two- Meghan Derck, Jenna
er Water Initiative Meeting, which is Dulle, Aiden Muehlfeld, Justin Estep, Jayden Craven, Drew Gallehue, Sydney Big-
scheduled for October 12, were sent out nell, Zac Sparks.
last week. All public officials are invited
to the 6:30 event in the Council meeting Celebrate Fall On The Farm & Scout
room. Day October 14 At Sauder Village

PHOTO BY TIM KAYS, STAFF Kermit Riehle, the new Superinten- Archbold, OH – From churning but- guest artist John McCormick from St.
dent of the Edgerton Local School Dis- ter, playing croquet and building a Louis, MO. John McCormick, maker of
BREAKING THE NEWS ... Edger- trict, informed Ms. Fitzcharles that the scarecrow to digging potatoes, cutting “Shamrock Marbles”, will be at the Vil-
ton Village Administrator, Ms. Dawn Ohio Department of Education is man- wood with a bucksaw and exploring a lage with his famous Marble Making ma-
Fitzcharles, reports on the potential of dating that district superintendents or- straw maze . . . Fall on the Farm prom- chine. John will be demonstrating this
a pharmacy business locating in the ganize a local business advisory council ises to be a wonderful day for families to modern reproduction of one of the first
Downtown District. for their individual districts. Mr. Riehle create special memories at Sauder Vil- mechanized sphere making machines in
has indicated that he would like the lage. On Saturday, October 14 a full day the world – a joining of principals from
By: Tim Kays Edgerton Village council to be his busi- of engaging activities will allow guests to 1903 with 2017. A little modern tech-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ness advisory council. He would attend experience what life was like on an Ohio nology is applied to the process because
the monthly meetings to share informa- farm more than 100 years ago! October the machine is now motor driven in-
With no legislative items to be ad- tion about what is happening within the 14 is also Scout Day with free admission stead of hand driven.
dressed, the agenda for the October 2 school, in an effort to improve relations for Boy and Girl Scouts visiting Sauder
regular session of the Edgerton Village between the District and the Village. He Village for this special event. As part of this fun-filled day, Saud-
Council was light. foresees the majority of the meetings as er Village is also recognizing the ac-
After approval of the minutes from being brief. Mr. Riehle has asked to be “Fall on the Farm is a fun day for complishments of Boy Scouts and Girl
the September 18 meeting, Council was added to the agenda for the October 16 parents, grandparents and children to Scouts. To honor local Scouts, Girl and
introduced to three recently hired em- Council meeting. create special memories together while Boy Scouts will receive free admission
ployees of the Village. Being introduced experiencing life in rural northwest Ohio on Saturday, October 14. (Scout must
were equipment operator Ron Brust, A Defiance area company has ex- many years ago,” shared Kim Krieger, be in uniform). Other upcoming events
water and sewer operator Doug Imm, pressed interest in opening a pharmacy PR/Media Relations. “As guests get in- at Sauder Village include Community
and Cody Etchen, who will be working in Downtown Edgerton. A community volved with traditional fall activities they Health/Fulton County Appreciation
in facilities maintenance and the Street market survey was sent out last week will gain a better understanding of how Day on October 21 (sponsored by Fulton
Department. to gauge the interest locally, and in out- our ancestors lived while having a lot of County Health Center), Fall Family Fun
Village Administrator Dawn lying areas. Response to the survey re- fun at the same time!” Nights on October 20 and 21 (pre-regis-
Fitzcharles reported that Boy Scout quest, according to Ms. Fitzcharles, has tration required), Explore the Crafts on
Troop #29 of Edgerton had contacted been brisk. An electronic waste cleanup Throughout the day, guests will be October 28 and the annual Woodcarvers
her with the request to be allowed to day has been scheduled for October 21 encouraged to try many traditional, Show & Sale on October 28 and 29.
construct two benches for the Nature from 8:00 until 2:00 at the Village Hall. hands-on activities. Children will have
Trail. They are hoping to have them done This is a continuance of the program an opportunity to make butter, play Historic Sauder Village is open Tues-
in the next two weeks. Ms. Fitzcharles that takes place twice annually in the with old- fashioned toys and games, day through Friday from 10:00 a.m.-
informed Council that she would like to Village. make leaf rubbings and try cutting wood 3:30 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. -
do the official Nature Trail dedication on with a bucksaw. Guests can also help 5:00 p.m. and each Sunday afternoon
October 29 at 2:30 at Miller Park. Council approved the payment of dig potatoes, make a wood bead neck- from noon-4:00 p.m. The Historic Vil-
The accolades received by the Vil- bills, and prior to adjournment, Coun- lace, build a scarecrow, learn about lage is closed on Mondays, except holi-
lage for their recent financial resurrec- cilor Chuck Wallace reminded the citi- bees and play Battle Ball and other Na- days. Admission is $17.00 for adults and
tion continue to roll in, the latest com- zens of Edgerton that with the arrival tive American games. There will be cow $11.00 for students ages 6-16. Children
ing from American Municipal Power of autumn will come the annual issue patty bingo and many pumpkin-themed 5 and under are always free with fam-
(AMP). Ms. Fitzcharles reported that at of falling leaves and yard waste. Coun- games and pumpkin decorating. Chil- ily and Sauder Village members receive
the recent AMP Annual Conference in cilor Wallace stressed that while raking dren will also enjoy exploring the al- free admission to the Historic Village
Columbus, the Village of Edgerton was the leaves up is an annual practice, the ways-popular straw maze in the Stuck- for an entire year. Senior, Military and
awarded the AMP Financial Creditwor- leaves must not be raked over the curbs ey Barn. Throughout the day a Harvest AAA discounts are also available. Again
and into the gutters, where they will Home Service will be held in the Village this year, children 16 and under are free
clog storm sewer drains, and eventu- Church to celebrate the bounty of the every Sunday this season! For more in-
ally entire storm sewer lines as well. The harvest. formation phone 1-800-590-9755, visit
leaves should be raked into the grassy www.saudervillage.org, like Sauder Vil-
areas next to the curbs for pickup, but Guests will want also want to stop lage on Facebook or follow us on Twitter
no further. by Burlington Glass Works to visit with and Instagram.
glass artist Mark Matthews along with
With no further business to come
forward, Council adjourned for the eve-
ning.

Timothy can be reached
at tim@thevillagereporter.com

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Archbold Celebrates A Packed 2017 Homecoming

By: Nate Calvin PHOTOS BY ANGI CAMPOS, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Fans packed the stands despite the weather for not
only the huge NWOAL matchup featuring Archbold
and Liberty Center, but also for the 2017 Homecoming
festivities. The Homecoming was represented by begin-
ning with the freshman attendant Brittney Ramirez,
daughter of Alejandra and Benito Ramirez. Brittney’s
is a member of Student Council, FCA, YAC, CCD along
with being a member of the soccer, track, and cross
country teams. Her escort was Trey Theobald, the son
of Jeff and Caryn Theobald. Trey is active in the FCA,
Student Council, and 4-H with also being a member of
the soccer, basketball, baseball, and track teams. The
sophomore class was represented by Kayla Boettger,
daughter of Landon and Carrie Boetger. Kayla partici-
pates in volleyball and basketball while being a mem-
ber of FCA and the Student Council. Her escort was
Noah Garcia, the son of Yolanda Cuellar and Robert
Garcia. Noah is a member of the basketball and base-
ball teams at Archbold. Lily Krieger, daughter of Doug
and Shannon Krieger, represented the junior class.
Lily is active in FCA, FCCLA, and NHS to go with be-
ing a member of both the soccer and basketball teams.
Her escort for the night was Caden Garrow, son of Alan
and Kimberly Garrow. Along with being active in YAC
and Boy Scouts, Caden also runs cross country and is
a member of the indoor and outdoor track teams.
The senior attendant was Giulia Lee, daughter of
Everett and Alessandra Lee. She is active in Spanish
Club and Art Club as well as a member of the soccer
and track teams. After graduation, Giulia plans on at-
tending the University of Urbino in Italy to major in
business. Escorting Giulia was Osvaldo Orduno, son of
Irma and Odilon Orduno. Osvaldo is a member of the
Spanish and Art Club with his future plans including
attending college to become a veterinarian or a zoolo-
gist. The 2017 Homecoming King was Bryce Williams,
son of Doug and Vicki Williams. Not only is he a mem-
ber of the basketball and baseball teams he also is ac-
tive in NHS and Spanish Club. The 2017 Homecoming
Queen was Sydney Rupp, daughter of Jack and Angel
Rupp. Sydney is a member of Spanish Club, NHS, FC-
CLA, and 4-H and her plans in the future include at-
tending college to become an elementary teacher. The
Archbold football team remained undefeated in league
play with a 21-12 win over Liberty Center.

Nate Calvin may be reached at
publisher@thevillagereporter.com

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Wauseon Student Council & Class Officers

JUNIOR OFFICERS ... Levi Krasula: President, Anna Koenig: Secretary, Marissa
Martinez: Vice President, Gavin Ritter: Treasurer
FRESHMAN STUDENT COUNCIL ... Back Row: Cooper Lane, Tyson Britsch, Noah
Harmon Front Row: Natasha Miller, Bailey McGuire, Loren Starkweather, Victoria
Rios, Chelsea Raabe

SENIOR STUDENT COUNCIL ... Back Row: Conner Hicks, Owen Newlove, Dawson
Rupp, Everett Bueter Front Row: Avery Giguere, Kendra Gorczyca, Ally Tefft, Chloe
Lane Not pictured: Seth Mansu

FRESHMAN OFFICERS ... Tyson Britsch: Vice President, Bailey McGuire: Secretary
Loren Starkweather: President, Victoria Rios: Treasurer

PHOTOS PROVIDED

SENIOR OFFICERS ... Owen Newlove: President, Kendra Gorczyca: Treasurer, Ally
Tefft: Vice President, Conner Hicks: Secretary

Four County Career
Center Student Council

SOPHOMORE STUDENT COUNCIL ... Back Row: JT Hutchinson, Marin Miller,
Owen King, Sean Brock Front Row: Macey Coronado, Harlee Floss, Megan Carroll,
Delanie Roush

SOPHOMORE OFFICERS ... JT Hutchinson: Treasurer, Harlee Floss: Vice Presi- PHOTO PROVIDED
dent, Megan Carroll: President, Marin Miller: Secretary
WILLIAMS COUNTY STUDENTS ... Four County Career Center has selected the
2017-2018 Student Council members. Student Council sponsors the Christmas
For Kids fund raiser, the Spring dance, and the paper recycling program at the
Career Center. Students from Williams county include (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT)
Leslie Schroeder (Hilltop) Fire & Rescue; Veronica Murdaugh (Hilltop) Law Enforce-
ment & Security Tactics; Andre Ramirez (Edgerton) Accounting & Business Man-
agement; Lincoln Brown (Edon) Work Transition; (BACK - LEFT TO RIGHT) Jon
Baker (North Central) Ag/Diesel Mechanics; Gunnar Nye (Edgerton) Visual Art &
Design; Alaura Gaucin (Edgerton) Heatlh Careers; Bailey Bowen (Edgerton) Interior
Design; and Aleandria Bishop (Montpelier) Accounting & Business Management.
Absent from the photo is Tycen Ogden (Bryan) Ag/Diesel Mechanics. Student
Council Advisors are Vicki Cameron and Angela Woods.

Lyons Fiscal Officer To Retire

By: Nate Calvin it will take 6-8 weeks for the installation
THE VILLAGE REPORTER to start.

JUNIOR STUDENT COUNCIL ... Back Row: Levi Krasula, Trent Armstrong, Gavin The Village of Lyons council met in Council discussed the situation at
Ritter, Tristan Barajas Front Row: Marissa Martinez, Anna Koenig, Jillian Reynolds regular session on Monday, October Main Stop and Lumbrezer will be con-
Not pictured: Mya Suarez 2nd with a retirement among the items tacting the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
discussed. Luann O’ Hara, the Fiscal about grant money and she will get the
Officer, submitted her letter of resig- projected started to install cameras in
nation as she will be retiring effective the downtown area. Council then passed
November 30th, 2017. Ron Ankney re- a resolution permitting the Fiscal Officer
ported that the ODNR inspected the la- to live outside of the village limits. Also,
goon and dam and the end report was they passed the Dog Warden contract
good. A chlorine analyzer has been or- with the county and reviewed the report
dered to manage the chlorine levels at from the Sheriff’s office before entering
the pump house. Council discussed into executive session to discuss the re-
the fence around the basketball courts tirement of O’ Hara. Following executive
at the park and Village Administrator session, council approved the hiring of
Tanya Lumbrezer will get costs and in- Pam Kurfiss as the new Fiscal Officer for
formation on painting the fence. New the village.
LED street lights have been ordered but
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Pettisville School Foundation North Central Class
Appoints New Trustees Officers & Student Council

Pettisville, OH – At its John Poulson is a Myers and Ellis Poulson. FRESHMAN OFFICERS ... Left to right - Kendee Hollstein Secretary, Travis Sch-
September meeting, the 1977 graduate of Fairview Thomas A. McWatters munk Treasurer, Brandon Baker Vice President, Jack Zenz President.
Pettisville School Foun- High School and a grad-
dation appointed two uate of The Ohio State III received his B.S. in
new trustees: Mr. John University. He earned his Mathematics from Taylor
Poulson, a Pettisville B.S. in Agriculture Edu- University in 1982, and
teacher (left), and Mr. cation and Animal Sci- graduated Magna Cum
Thomas McWatters, par- ence in 1981, followed by Laude from the University
ent of open-enrolled stu- his M.S. in Agriculture of Toledo, College of Law
dents (right). The board is Education in 1988. Since in 1986. He also holds a
pleased to profit from the 1990, Poulson has served Ph.D. in philosophy from
diverse backgrounds and as instructor of agricul- Duke University and a
longevity in their respect- ture education and FFA M.A. in philosophy of re-
able careers. Dr Steve Advisor at Pettisville High ligion in ethics from Biola
Switzer, Pettisville Super- School. Last December, University. McWatters
intendent and Executive Poulson was honored as is a partner with Barber,
Director of the foundation the National AgriScience Kaper, Stamm & McWat-
stated, “We are fortunate Teacher of the Year. He ters. Tom serves as Law
to add the benefit of John and his wife, Lexie, are Director to the City of
and Tom’s expertise and parents to Jessie (Patrick) Wauseon, and as Special
experience to our board. Schulze (‘02) and Shane Counsel to the Attorney
We look forward to work- (Hilary) Poulson (‘05) and General of the State of
ing with them.” proud grandparents to Ohio. McWatters resides
in Wauseon with his wife,
Angie. They are parents
to Jessica (’20), Tommy
(’21), and Zach ’23).

As the celebration
of the Pettisville School
Foundation’s 30th year
comes to a close, the foun-
dation will be unveiling a
commemorative mural at
this fall’s Meet the Team
Night/Junior Class Sup-
per on Tuesday, Novem-
ber 14, 2017. The event
is open to the public.

Fulton County Commissioners SOPHOMORE OFFICERS ... Left to right - Michael Cummins Vice President, Chase
Deal With Return Applications Boothman Treasurer, Makayla Brown President, Emilie Eustace Secretary.

For Street Projects

By: James Pruitt 2: The county’s applications for criti- JUNIOR OFFICERS ... Left to right - Addie Elser Secretary, Payton Taylor Vice
THE VILLAGE REPORTER cal infrastructure projects in Archbold President, Sidney McKarns Treasurer, Hayden Haas President.
and Delta have been returned due to SENIOR OFFICERS ... Left to right - Erin Ryan Secretary, Vada Lashaway Vice
News and notes from the Fulton deficiencies. The state’s Office of Com- President, Ryan France Treasurer, Harsh Patel President.
County Commissioners meeting of Oct. munity Development reviewed 37 PY
5. The Fulton County Dog Warden re- 2017 Community Development Program
port for the week of Sept. 30 showed Critical Infrastructure applications and
10 dogs picked up by staff and three by sent back the two from the county. The
owners. Eight dogs were redeemed. The county can resubmit the applications by
office collected $25 and issued nine ci- Nov. 10 as the process is administered
tations. Fulton County Commissioners as open cycle. The state will disburse
were assessed $42,698 by the Fulton $2.5 million for 10 projects.
County Regional Planning Commission.
Each entity in the county was assessed Archbold’s street improvement proj-
$1 per person. The total amount as- ect appears to be mostly resurfacing
sessed was $85,396. which is an ineligible expense. The
project must be restructured to remove
The commissioners were forced to street resurfacing. The number of ben-
rescind the awarding of a bid for the eficiaries must be reduced as the area
Health Department’s fire retardant designated was found to have 1,630
sprinkler system, because the original residents and the number of streets af-
ad omitted a requirement for prevailing fected covers only a small portion of the
wages. A new ad will be placed with the area. Delta’s street improvement proj-
correct information. Sealed bids will be ect states the target area of Fernwood
accepted until 10 a.m. Oct. 24 at the Street will benefit the entire school dis-
commissioners’ room on the second trict. The state say the application must
floor of the county administration build- be revised to include the school district
ing in Wauseon. The commissioners ap- or how it is the village residents will be
proved an allocation of funds from the the beneficiaries rather than the school
Fulton County JFS to Mercer County. district.
Local JFS Director Amy Metz-Simon
said Fulton County could safely transfer The cost estimates do not match the
$2,500. Fulton County will send $1,504 commitment levels. The project is esti-
in unspent funds for rehabilitation and mated at $1.088 million, but the com-
correction back to the state. mitment levels are $90,000 short.

The county approved the new rates The commissioners approved the
for insurance coverage for employees. Center for Child and Family Advocacy
The county will also cover the premium of Napoleon to receive funding from
for January 2018. The county will pay fees collected from marriage licenses
for 88 percent of the insurance and em- and dissolutions for 2018. The center
ployees 12 percent. An employee with serves as a shelter for victims of domes-
single coverage will pay $66.87 for med- tic violence. The shelter has a budget of
ical/Rx, dental and vision. Family cov- $257,000 and serves about 40 women
erage will cost $176.58. and 28 children a year. Total nights of
shelter are 1,850 based on projections.
News and notes from the Fulton
County Commissioners meeting of Oct. James can be reached at
james@thevillagereporter.com

Bryan Center For
Autism Golf Scramble

PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTOS PROVIDED

SCRAMBLE WINNERS ... Sandy Cay, Inc./The Bryan Center for Autism held their STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS ... Left to right - Row 1: Ryan France, Erin Ryan,
first annual Golf Scramble on Sunday, September 17th at Eagle Rock Golf Course Keean Livensparger. Row 2: Brittany Cozart, Allyson Fenicle, Emma Zenz, Peggy
in Defiance. Thanks to all of our sponsors who made this event a success! Kern’s Michael, Vada Lashaway, Josh Bailey, Skyler JoHantgen, Cody Tomblin. Row 3:
Carpet Care were the 1st place winners. Pictured from the left: Rod Cheney, Tim Makayla Brown, Harsh Patel, Lindsay Brown, Addie Elser, Payton Taylor, Hayden
Beck, Brian Huffman and Ryan Bernath. Haas, Sidney McKarns, Morgan Mitchell, Mady Bonney. Row 4: Emilie Eustace,
Eryn Shaw, Kailey Siebeneck, Tyler Cheesbro, Dylan Bryan, Derek Morris, Nathan
Stembridge, Josh Wehrle, Colton Schmunk. Row 5: Levi Williams, Michael Cum-
mins, Jack Bailey, Taylor Fenicle, Chase Boothman. Row 6: Justin Vassar, Kole-
man Faler, Colby Haas, Devin Cooksey, Kimmy Knepper, Chelsea Cheesbro, Macie
Willson. Row 7: Jack Zenz, Brandon Baker, Travis Schmunk, Kyleigh Westfall,
Kristen Hickman, Maize Zimmerman, Kendee Hollstein, Makayla Meyers.

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Raffle • Girl Scout’s Bake Sale

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Annual • Chamber 50/50 Raffle
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Evergreen Homecoming 2017 A Success On & Off The Field

By: Nate Calvin to attend college after graduation and PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER would like to continue to play football
while in college. Sarah Schwan was the
Plenty of parents, teachers, adminis- second junior attendant of the night, her
trators, students, and alumni braved the parents are Rebecca and Phil Schwann.
rainy weather to attend the 2017 version Sarah is a varsity cross country runner
of the Evergreen Homecoming on Friday and a leadership board member for the
October 6th. Evergreen student council Fulton County Youth Advisory Coun-
members worked in various capacities cil. Sarah’s future plans include taking
in the previous weeks to organize the ac- a road trip to the West Coast and re-
tivities for the weekend. The theme for turning to study education. Sarah was
this year was “Beach Mode” which was escorted by Issac Yunker, son of Martie
the opposite of the weather that greeted and Archie Yunker. Issac participates
everyone Friday. Through the week, the in football, wrestling, baseball, varsity
classes participated in dress-up spirit lifting, and is a member of the Trench
days as well as a window painting com- Gang.
petition, class chants, spirit games and
a spirit display at the assembly earlier Moving on to the senior class, their
in the day. first attendant was Katie Fritsch, the
daughter of Lisa and Jim Fritsch. Ka-
The presentation of the Homecoming tie participates in FCA, FCCLA, NHS,
Court began with the freshman atten- SADD, Varsity E, and FFA where she
dant McKenna Babcock, the daughter serves as the student advisor. She is
of Candee and Erik Babcock. McKenna captain of the cross country team and
participates in Student Council, SADD, runs track, along with being active in
FCCLA, 4-H, and volleyball and she her church youth group and currently
would like to continue her volleyball serving as the 2017 Fulton County Pork
career at the college she chooses to at- Industry Queen. Katie hopes to major in
tend. McKenna was escorted by Trent agricultural communication and educa-
Coopshaw, the son of Jennifer and Jay tion after high school. Katie’s escort was
Coopshaw. Trent is very active in foot- Jonah Blanchard, son of Jodie and Joe
ball, track, and wrestling along with be- Blanchard. Jonah is involved in band,
ing the freshman class president and a choir, Viking Voices, NHS, Quiz Team,
member of both the Fellowship of Chris- Spanish Club, and Youth Advisory Coun-
tian Athletes and 4-H. After high school, cil. He plans on majoring in chemical
he plans on attending college to major engineering in college. The next senior
in business with plans of starting his attendant was Trinity Welch, daughter
own business. The second freshman at- of Julie Schudel and granddaughter of
tendant for the evening was Gina Silves- George and Pat Schudel. Trinity cur-
tri, daughter of Amy and Tony Silvestri. rently is the Fulton County Lamb and
Gina is involved in Student Council, Wool Queen and has been a nine year
SADD, and FCCLA along with being a member of the Lyons Lucky Leaders
part of the volleyball and cheerleading 4-H Club. She is a member of the var-
teams. Gina’s escort was Colin Smith, sity track and cross country team, earn-
son of Christy and Donald Smith. Colin ing a berth in the regionals last year in
is a member of the band, football, wres- cross country as an individual. Trinity
tling, and track as well as being on the will be attending the University of To-
Fulton County Youth Advisory Council. ledo’s nursing school with plans to be-
come a nurse practitioner specializing
The first sophomore attendant was in psychology. Trinity was escorted by
Kennedi Keifer, the daughter of Dorin- Free Canales, grandson of Carmen Ca-
da and Jerry Keifer. Kennedi’s activities nales and Justo Suarez. Free’s activi-
include Student Council, SADD, Span- ties include four years of football, FCA,
ish Club, basketball, and volleyball with and Varsity E. He plans on attending the
plans to attend college after graduat- University of Toledo to major in nursing
ing from Evergreen High School. Her and joining the Army Reserves in 2018.
escort was Ryan Stasa, son of Michele
and Jeff Stasa. Ryan is the Secretary The final senior attendant of the night
of Foreign Language Club, sophomore was Hannah Herr, daughter of Jenny
class treasurer, and a member of Stu- and Tommy Herr. Hannah’s activities
dent Council. His plans include attend- include volleyball, basketball, and riding
ing law school after graduation. Trinity horses while also participating in FCA,
Martinez, daughter of Jen Johnson and FCCLA, SADD, Varsity E, 4-H, and NHS.
J.D. Martinez and Rob Johnson was giv- Her future plans include attending OSU
en the honor of being the second atten- ATI to pursue a degree in agribusiness.
dant for the sophomore class. Trinity’s Hannah’s escort was Grant Donald, son
activities include volleyball, 4-H, SADD, of Janet and Brian Kimple. Grant is a
and Spanish Club. Nate Brighton, son of member of the football and track teams
Lani and Donald Brighton, was her es- and plans on joining the Air Force Re-
cort for the night. Nate is a member of serves and attending college to major in
the varsity basketball team, Varsity E, Pharmacy after high school. Last year’s
and FFA and has hopes of continuing Homecoming Queen Lindsey Carr and
his basketball career in college. last year’s king Phoenix VanOstrand
were part of the program has they con-
The first junior attendant was Olivia gratulated the 2017 Homecoming King
Kennedy, daughter of Tracy and Michael and Queen which were Grant Donnald
Kennedy. Olivia is active in cheerleading and Hannah Herr. It was a successful
and track with plans after high school to night on the football field as well for
attend the University of Toledo and ma- Evergreen as they defeated the Patrick
jor in music. Olivia was escorted by Col- Henry Patriots 30-13, their first win over
ten Pawalaczyak, the son of Cindi and the Patriots since 2006.
Jeff Pawlaczyk. Colten is a member of
the varsity football and track teams and Nate Calvin may be reached at
is also a member of Varsity E and presi-
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Library News

Williams County Libraries Fayette Normal Memorial
To Close For Veteran’s Day Library October News
The Williams County Public Library, with branches in Bryan, Edgerton, Edon,
Pioneer, Stryker and West Unity, will be closed on Saturday, November 11 in obser-
vance of the Veteran’s Day Holiday. The 2nd annual Historical Lantern Tour will take place on Oct. 5 at 7pm. Please
meet at the entrance to the Pleasant View Union Cemetery and bring a lantern or
flashlight. Guides will share the history of Fayette and its people. The tour ends at
Anime Club At Swanton Library Ruth Marlatt’s where refreshments will be provided. The tour is sponsored by the
Normal Memorial Library and the Bean Creek Valley History Center. A $5 donation
will be collected for the Bean Creek Valley History Center.
For Grades 6-12 Oct. 9-13th is Teen Read Week (grades 6-12). Visit the library for puzzles, games,
trivia and prizes during the week. On Oct. 23 at 7:00pm, the Book Club will meet to
discuss The Shack by WM Paul Young. They will also meet on Oct. 26th to discuss
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee.
Come to the Swanton Public Library from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm on Wednesday, Tech Night will be held on Oct. 24 from 6:30-8:00pm. Questions about down-
October 11, for an afternoon all about anime. This month, we’ll try some Japanese
sweets along with other snacks and drinks, and of course watch three episodes loading audio books, internet questions, and use of the computer are welcome.
of anime chosen by the attendees (or by the random button!). No registration re- Contact to the library to sign up for the class.
quired. FREE!
Children ages 2-5 and not in Kindergarten are welcome to come to Story Time on
Please call the library at 419-826-2760, stop by, or visit our website at http:// Mondays from 6:30-7:00pm. An adult is required for children ages 2 and 3. There
www.swantonpubliclibrary.org for more information. Swanton Library is located at will be no Story Time on Oct. 23rd. The Halloween party will be on Oct. 30th.
305 Chestnut Street in Swanton.
The After School Program meets from 3-4pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. K-2 is
on Tuesdays and grades 3-5 is on Thursdays. There will be no After School Program
on Oct. 24 and 26th. On Oct. 31st and Nov. 2nd there will be a Halloween party.
Spooky Stories Party At Story Train is held at the Harrison Lake State Park starting at the Camp Office

and through the woods. This month the story One Witch by Laura Leuck will be
Swanton Library For Grades K-5 told.
September’s monthly challenge was the Apple Word Search. Marie Double was
the winner of the apple scent warmer and Hayden Wagner was the winner of candy.
Children in grades K-5 are invited to celebrate ghosts and other things that go October’s challenge is a Stephen King puzzle. Enter to win. Contact the library for
bump in the night at the library with spooky stories, ghostly games, and a creepy more information at 419-237-2115 or visit on http://ww.fayette-nml.org
craft. Come dressed in costume if you can! Register online, at the front desk, or by
phone. Free!
Register for this free program by visiting the library, calling 419-826-2760, or
signing up online at http://www.swantonpubliclibrary.org. Swanton Library is lo-

Jim Kleefeld Presents Ohio Hauntingcated at 305 Chestnut Street in Swanton.
Paws To Read Returns To Program At Edgerton Branch Library
Swanton Public Library Popular performer Jim Kleefeld will be presenting his spooky program Ohio
Hauntings: Stories, Legends and Tales from Haunted Ohio Places at the Edger-
Paws to Read is back! This program combines kids, dogs, and books. Children ton Branch Library on Wednesday, October 25 at 6:00 pm. Ohio Hauntings is
sign up to read aloud for 15 minutes to a certified therapy dog, who is happy just a 60-minute collection of stories and legends taken from non-fiction accounts of
to listen. Improve reading skills and have fun reading with a friendly dog at the ghostly investigations and haunted happenings. Jim tells tales of spirits who sup-
same time! posedly haunt the Mansfield Reformatory, Franklin Castle, Concord Cemetery and
more. Ohio Hauntings is a presentation tweens, teens, and adults will love. Jim
Australian shepherd Charlie will be here at 11:30 am on Saturday, October 21 brings a collection of ghostly and unusual artifacts and will try to initiate contact
and at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 28. Kids can read to him in 15-minute slots; with spirits. Participants will see strange artifacts, learn about spiritualist powers
five slots are available for both days. Slots can be shared for kids who want to come and hear stories of maddeningly scary events! Make sure to attend as mysterious
in together. Call, come in, or visit our website to register. events may occur! Refreshments will be provided by the library.

For more information call 419-826-2760, visit the library’s website at http:// The Edgerton Branch Library is located at 319 North Michigan Ave. For more
www.swantonpubliclibrary.org, or visit the library at 305 Chestnut Street in Swan- information, please contact Shanea Herman at 419-298-3230.
ton.

Teen Halloween Bash At Swanton Numerous Topics Will Be Shared At October
Library For Grades 6-12 Meeting Of Fulton County Genealogical Society
DELTA – The next Fulton County Genealogical Society meeting is Tuesday, Oc-
Come party for Halloween early at the library this year! Anyone in grades 6-12 is tober 10 at 7 p.m. The program will consist of breaking into small groups to help
invited to show up anytime between 4:00 pm and 5:15 pm on Wednesday, October members/visitors with specific questions/problems. Possible topics are: “How to
25, and celebrate the scariest day of the year. There will be a treasure hunt, games, get started”; “Having your DNA, Done and how to use your results”; “Using Roots
pumpkin carving, an apple eating contest, videos, and (of course!) plenty of candy. Magic software”; “Using FamilySearch.org”; “Sorting out what to keep when a fam-
Costumes welcome! No registration is necessary; just show up and have fun! Free! ily member dies”. Members are asked to bring laptops to the meeting.
For more information, visit the library’s website at http://www.swantonpublicli- Fulton County Genealogical Society meetings are held at Trinity Lutheran
brary.org, or call the library at 419-826-2760. Swanton Library is located at 305 Church. 410 Taylor St., Delta. Parking and entry is on the back side of the church.
Chestnut Street in Swanton. Visitors are welcome. Hope to see you there!

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•Swanton Homecoming Game •Wauseon City Council 5:00 PM •Swanton School Board 7:00 PM

•Delta Homecoming Game •Bryan City Council 7:00 PM •Delta School Board 6:30 PM
•Edgerton Homecoming Game •Edgerton Village Council 7:00 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14TH •Metamora Village Council 8:00 PM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19TH
•Williams County Commissioners Meeting 9:00 AM
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Pettisville Science Teacher Sailed Lake Huron To Castle To Be Featured
Increase Knowledge Of Great Lakes Ecosystem At Fayette Opera House

PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF these newcomers have no natural sea ports and cargo, and more. PHOTO PROVIDED
predators and can wreak havoc in Meller learned how people treat
JOURNEY ON LAKE HURON ... Pet- the ecosystem. In Lake Michigan FEATURED PERFORMER ... Chase Castle, organist
tisville High School science teacher Zebra mussels have clogged up the the lakes affects the quality of life and collaborative musician from Cleveland, Ohio, will
Donna Meller talks about her expe- water intake systems for many com- in the region. She learned about the be appearing at the Fayette Opera House, Sunday, Oc-
riences about the R/V Lake Guard- munities. “My group was looking at ecological value of the lakes as well. tober 15, 2017 at 4:00 pm. Mr. Castle studies music
ian this past summer on Lake Hu- the fish and their stomachs and was “I thought I knew a bit about the history and organ performance with Nicole Keller at
ron. She was part of research effort it matching what we were finding in Great Lakes. I knew I didn’t know Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music in Berea, Ohio.
that looked at the condition of the terms of organisms that they would a lot about the Great Lakes, but I He is on faculty at Far Around Recording in Norwalk,
food web and the impact of invasive feed on that sampling,” Meller said. realized I have only touched the tip Ohio as a keyboard instructor and serves as Director
species. The teachers would look at their of the iceberg of any real knowledge. of Music at Church of the Epiphany in Euclid, Ohio.
data and compare it to the historical Castle has collaborated with artists such as Garth
By: James Pruitt data. One scientist has been work- She was required to read journal Hudson (The Band, Bob Dylan), Tommy Ramone (The
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ing with the University of Michi- articles and listen to lectures about Ramones), and Hannibal Means (Nina Simone). He has
A week-long journey on a re- gan for 40 years. His research has the lakes before sailing. She had to played concerts in Ohio, New York, Connecticut, New
search ship has re-energized a Ful- yielded insight into how organisms learn the terminology to make the Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Florida, Mississippi, and
ton County teacher’s love for sci- thrive and live despite the impact of connections. Some of her challeng- Kansas. Castle is spending summer 2017 as the resi-
ence and her students will reap the these invasive species, Meller said. es were trying to identify larval fish dent organist and choirmaster of the Squirrel Island
harvest of her knowledge for years under a microscope while the ship Chapel in Squirrel Island, Maine. He enjoys collaborat-
to come. In Lake Huron, the significant was rocking back and forth. ing with other artists and musicians and promoting
Donna Meller, a science teacher invaders are the Quagga mussels. diverse artistic projects. Tickets cost $12.00 General
at Pettisville High School, spent sev- The date collected shows how that The scientists, Dr. David Jude, Admission, $10.00 Seniors and Students. Children
en days on a vessel operated by the species has affected zebra mussels. Stephen Hensler, and Derek Ager, under 12 are admitted free with paid adult ticket.
U.S. EPA to study the interactions Not all invasive species are a threat. would let the teachers know if they
of animals and organisms in the “One species, the round goby, is were headed in the right direction, German Lutheran Heritage
food web of Lake Huron. She was not native, but feeds off some of the but for the most part, the teachers Gathering Scheduled For Oct. 15
one of 15 educators chosen to aid invasive species and the introduc- were treated like scientists. “That
three full-time scientists research tion of some of these other fish help was probably the biggest value of Have you seen the DNA TV ad where the guy thought
the status of the water and life in control some of these populations,” the trip,” Meller said. “I got to be in he was German, but learned he was Scottish from his
the Great Lake. The annual vessel- Meller said. Some of the populations the role of a scientist, working along DNA results? Larry Kruse of Deshler, Ohio will explain
based workshop is designed to pro- are up, others are down, she said. with professionals who are good at his DNA results and his wife’s with an entertaining Pow-
mote Great Lakes science and best what they do.” erPoint presentation on Sunday October 15, 2017 at 2:00
practices in formal and informal The research was a comprehen- pm at the Lutheran Social Services building five miles
education. The workshop also helps sive look at the relationships in the The scientists agreed. “It is in- south of Archbold, Ohio on Rte. #66 .
forge lasting relationships between food web from zooplankton and phy- credibly valuable for me to inter-
science researchers and educators. toplankton up to the adult predator act closely with educators around This program is part of the fall meeting of the German
Meller and her crewmates sailed fish. The scientists who work on the the region,” Stephen Hensler, a re- Lutheran Heritage Association. Expect some surprises
on the Research Vessel River Guard- vessel will use the data the teach- searcher on the cruise and direc- and also get some idea of what your DNA would be if you
ian, leaving the Port of Detroit July ers collected in their research and tor of the Cerulean Center, a Great are from Northwestern Ohio and are of German and Swiss
8 and returning July 14. The teach- may develop strategies to protect Lakes research organization, said. decent. Coffee and Kucken will be served. Guests and vis-
ers were selected from Minnesota, the native species and eliminate the “This experience helped me hone itors are always welcome and ja, everything is in English
Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and invasive creatures. Meller plans on ideas and make connections to en- except the coffee cake! Visit us on our Facebook page:
Ohio. The vessel traveled north, sharing the techniques she learned courage collaboration among Great German Lutheran Heritage of Northwest Ohio.
up the Detroit River through Lake with her students. She has shared Lakes researchers and educators,
St. Clair and onto Lake Huron. The her experiences already, as they which I believe we need to achieve Four County Career Center
researchers performed on-station have been able to see what she did the best future for the Great Lakes Board Of Education Holds
and lake sampling at spots such as on the ship on a daily basis. Meller ecosystem we all rely on and ben-
Thunder Bay near Alpena, Mich., learned how to use scientific equip- efit from.”At the end of the journey, Regular Meeting
Ocqueoc, north of Alpena, midway ment such as the Rosette, a tool for the teachers had to give presenta-
between Rogers City and Cheboy- collecting water samples at various tions on their data. Everyone un- The September Meeting of The Four County Career
gan, and in Saginaw Bay. depths; the PONAR grab sampler, a derstood their work wouldn’t solve Center Board of Education was held on Thursday,
“It was an excellent time,” Meller shovel-like device used for sampling the issues, but someday it might. September 21, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., with the Records
said. “I was really glad I got the the lake bottom; and nets designed “We didn’t come up with a lot of an- Commission Meeting following at 8:25 p.m.
opportunity to do it. It was pret- to catch everything from plankton swers, but we had more questions,”
ty amazing, working with a great to adult fish. The scientists also Meller said. “Scientific understand- As part of the Treasurer’s Report, the Board accept-
group of people.”In addition to the taught teachers the basics of how ing always changes.” ed and/or approved the following items:
teachers, the ship’s complement to identify and make measurements
included 13 crew members, three of zooplankton, fish larvae, and fish The Lake Guardian is a former • August Meeting Minutes.
scientists and two coordinators, collected; along with analyze water cargo ship, refashioned into a re- • Financial statements and investments for the
one each from the EPA and MSU samples collected at various depths search vessel. While on the ship, month of August as presented.
Extension.“We looked at the food in the labs onboard the R/V Lake Meller and the others had to par- • Permanent Appropriations as presented.
web in Lake Huron,” Meller said in Guardian. ticipate in drills in case they had to • Club Budgets as presented.
an interview in her classroom. go into the water. Their task was to • Blanket Purchase Orders as presented.
The research team sampled for She also learned how she can don protective suits to protect them • The revised OASBO 457 Plan as presented.
zooplankton and larval fish and per- borrow such items from the EPA. from the cold waters of the lake. As part of the Superintendent’s Report, the board
formed trawls for fish that dwelled Currently she has a student work- ‘The lakes are so cold that survival accepted and/or approved the following items:
deep in the lake. The collected ben- ing on a project on aquatic eco- is extremely limited with just a life • Substitute lists for Internal, Certified, Educational
thic sampling looks at organisms systems and now she can borrow preserver,” Meller said. Aide, and Cafeteria as presented.
that live in sediment. The teachers the equipment the student needs, • Josie Lirot, “Aspire Coordinator” effective August
used a Rosette sampler to analyze Meller said. The teachers were bunked in 28, 2017.
water quality at various depths. groups of three. Quarters were tight • CBI work sites as presented.
“Part of that was looking at na- A fun thing Meller did on the so no one spent much time there. • Updated Course of Study from Visual Art and De-
tive species of aquatic organisms,” Guardian she had her students do The ship had three labs. So anytime sign, and Health Careers.
Meller said. “We looked for any as well. The teachers decorated Sty- not working on the fan tail or the • Updated Internal and External Facility Usage
changes that played out in terms rofoam cups and sent them down 80 Rosette, they spent their time in the Agreements.
of invasive species present in Lake meters into Lake Huron. When the labs. For the most part the journey • Updated Board Policies as presented.
Huron. We found a lot of what we cups came back up, the increased was blessed by beautiful weather, • The Cosmetology price list.
expected in the zooplankton and the water pressure had reshaped them. with fog in the mornings. But one • Hospitality and Industrial Service job sites as pre-
larval fish that fed off them.” Meller had her students decorate night, the weather changed every- sented.
Invasive species are a major con- some cups and she sent them to thing. “When we came out of Sagi- • The Tax Abatement and Donation Agreement with
cern for the Great Lakes as often the EPA to have them dunked at naw Bay, it was really rough and we 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics.
the same depth and the students had to hang onto something so you • CARF Policy and documents as presented.
will see how their cups had been re- didn’t get knocked down,” Meller • Vet Assisting Client Registration form as present-
formed. said. ed.
• The use of the ESC Suspension Center.
The importance of what she The experience will be an once- • The matching Grant from the Bryan Area Founda-
learned will be to enhance her stu- in-a-lifetime experience as Meller tion of $35,000.
dents’ understanding of the Great cannot qualify for another trip with • Under Board Committee Reports, the Board re-
Lakes. They may understand algae the program. Still, she expanded her ceived updates from *Directors of Operations, Adult
blooms, but there’s more to the wa- knowledge, created new friendships Education and Career Tech Education.
tershed than that, Meller said. and memories to last a lifetime. Upcoming meetings involving members of the Four
“I love the water; I love the Great County Career Center Board of Education include the
The educators also took part in Lakes,” Meller said. “It was a neat regular October Board of Education Meeting at 5:30
onshore activities that highlight- and novel way to share science with p.m., on Monday, October 16, 2017 in the Multi-Pur-
ed place-based education. At the teachers. I appreciate MSU and the pose Room at Four County Career Center.
Besser Museum in Alpena, they EPA for working together.”
toured a fossil exhibit designed by
students and a restored 1930s-era To review highlights of the Ship-
fishing tug. At Alpena’s Thunder board Science Workshop blogged
Bay National Marine Sanctuary, during the week and to learn more
they built remotely operated vehi- about the workshop, including how
cles that help students learn about to apply, visit www.cgll.org. The
aquatic research. Along the way, ex- following website includes a video.
perts joined the group to talk about https://www.cgll.org/2017-lake-
shoreline restoration, aquatic habi- huron-shipboard-science-recap-
tats, sturgeon spawning, freighters, video/

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QUADCO Board Members Informed Of Community Integration

PHOTO PROVIDED Director, Bruce Abell, told board members that several of Senior Sewing Bee in West Unity. Ms. Huffman do-
of the center’s clubs had been recognized for entries at nated reupholstering services and material for several
FAIR WINNERS ... Amber Pursel and Matt DeVelbiss the Williams County Fair. Abell said, “Our clubs are vinyl arm chairs used in the program areas at the Cen-
(participants of the Garden Club) are shown with sev- doing a lot of interesting things and the recognition ter’s Stryker facility. “She did an absolutely marvelous
eral of the ribbons they won at the Williams County they are receiving is greatly appreciated.” job. Her donation is very much appreciated.”
Fair 2017.
Shannon Zellers, Program Manager, showed mem- The board members learned of a request by Styker
Stryker – Community integration and activities were bers pictures of the entries and ribbons won by the resident, LaVon Benner, to use the Stryker facility for
the main topics of discussion at the Quadco Rehabili- participating groups. Zellers shared with the group an evening Zumba class. Abell told members that Ben-
tation Center’s regular monthly meeting. Executive that the Garden Club took two 1st place ribbons and ner would like to offer a class at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays.
one 2nd place ribbon for their vegetable entries. The He spoke of the interesting benefits of opening the cen-
Art Club was awarded a 2nd place ribbon in the Re- ter to activities such as the exercise class Benner is
cycled Art category for their Lighthouse and Gull entry proposing. Aside from increasing community aware-
and the Activities Club received a 2nd place ribbon for ness of Quadco’s programs, Benner may possibly offer
their painted wooden garden sign. Ms. Zellers told the a class earlier in the day for staff members and one
board that the garden sign was then donated to the for program participants. The board were unanimous
Urban Garden Project in Bryan. Members of Quadco’s in their support for allowing the exercise classes to be
Garden Club begin their projects in the spring time held at the facility.
with planning the gardens, choosing the seeds and
then planting. They work throughout the summer In other business:
watering, fertilizing, cultivating and weeding. The re- • Rachel Lange, Quadco’s Employment Services
sult of this hard work is a harvest that is taken to the Manager, told the board that Northwest Employment
Bryan Farmer’s Market on Tuesdays. Program par- Services is currently serving an increasing number of
ticipants Amber Pursel, Archbold, and Matt DeVelbiss, individuals in job placement and retention services.
Wauseon, explained to the board how they care for the She shared with the group that one individual was re-
gardens and prepare and sell their produce at the mar- cently employed at Wal-Mart in Wauseon with respon-
ket. Pursel listed tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucum- sibilities in the produce department.
bers, onions and carrots among the vegetables grown, • Learned that community clubs also recently vis-
as well as several flower gardens at both the Stryker ited the Humane Society (in Napoleon), Williams and
and Archbold facilities. Abell added that the Garden Fulton County Fairs and the Halloween Store in Defi-
Club is coordinated by Donna Grieser, who does an ance.
outstanding job with the group and their projects. • Accepted the 2018 Quadco Calendar.
The next regular meeting of the Non-Profit Board
Abell also shared with the board that the Center re- will be Tuesday, October 24, 2017, in the Stryker facil-
ceived a generous donation from Betty Huffman, owner ity conference room.

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WEST UNITY Edison Thomas, former tumn, the only three days af- Lynn Stuckey, a junior in 20 YEARS AGO
REPORTER resident of West Unity, has ter the mercury stood at 85 the SHS suffered a bad inju- OCTOBER 1997
passed the bar examination degrees. ry in a baseball game played
130 YEARS AGO in California. with Hilltop, Sept. 27. A line Work has begun on the
OCTOBER 1887 Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Sham- drive ricocheted out like a pis- new West Unity Waste Water
80 YEARS AGO barger celebrated their 50th tol shot, taking a bounce that Plant. Construction is esti-
West Unity has the best OCTOBER 1937 wedding anniversary Oct. 22 hit Lynn on the cheek bone, mated to finish around July,
graveland streets of any town at the West Unity Bank so- while playing third base. 1998.
in the county. Toots Carpiot Sherman Koch has re- cial room.
wants to ship in a half doz- ceived his appointment as 50 YEARS AGO EDON
en cars of coal on the first rural mail carrier on R. 1 of STRYKER OCTOBER 1967 COMMERCIAL
freight train through here. West Unity post office. Ev- ADVANCE
erett Mehrling has served Many area residents at- 60 YEARS AGO
Wednesday morning a as substitute carrier for the (ESTABLISHED 1884) tended the Grand Opening OCTOBER 1957
buggy was found on top of past two years since the res- event at the Hollingshead Pia-
Poynter saloon at Alvordton ignation of Lewis Allison. 110 YEARS AGO no Sales, at North and Liberty A party planned by his
and the horse that had been OCTOBER 1907 Sts. in West Unity, held Fri- mother Mrs. Ella Louise Ber-
hitched to it in Page’s barn. Harold and Maynard day, Saturday, and Sunday. ry, was given for Billy Berry
No one seems to know how Short, Don Klophenstein, The residence of R. A. on his seventh birthday.
they got there. Buell Jennings, and Harold Knapp, five miles northwest THE ADVANCE
Altaffer were in Columbus of Stryker, was struck by REPORTER 50 YEARS AGO
Miss Minnie Allen has attending the National Dairy lightning on Saturday. OCTOBER 1967
been engaged to teach in the and Percheson Horse Show. (MERGE 1976)
grammar department of the After January 1, the Ad- Doug Michael, son or Mr.
West Unity school in place 70 YEARS AGO vance will be $1.25 a year. 40 YEARS AGO and Mrs. Franklin Michael,
of Miss Wines, who has re- OCTOBER 1947 Continued advances in the OCTOBER 1977 and Mike Luce, son of Mrs.
signed. cost of printing makes this Ramona Luce, spent the
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph necessary. The 50th anniversary of weekend at Scout Camp La-
120 YEARS AGO Walker Oct. 6, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Gobel, kota, near Defiance.
OCTOBER 1897 100 YEARS AGO Stryker, was observed on
Services were held for Ar- OCTOBER 1917 Oct. 9th. St. Peter’s Lutheran
Mr. and Mrs. George El- thur Smith, 74, who died af- Church continued their cen-
liott went to Holgate Monday. ter two weeks of illness. The national organization Stryker families honored tennial celebrations this last
Mr. Elliott is going into busi- of the Red Cross has sent out for 100- year-old farms were Sunday with a planned pot-
ness in that town. A volunteer fire depart- a call for 1.5 million sweaters Calvin and Luella Riter and luck dinner in the Derald
ment is being organized in and several million pairs of the late Ernest Brettha er. Steinke woods north of Mont-
M.D. Long is now in Alvordton. Applications are socks. The Stryker commit- pelier.
charge of this section of the being received by Mayor C. tee is composed of Mrs. John
C.N. Railroad. O. Brown, of Alvordton; Ray Conrad, Mrs. Phrone Drum, 30 YEARS AGO 20 YEARS AGO
Porath council president; Mrs. J. A. Leavy, and Mrs. OCTOBER 1987 OCTOBERW 1997
Mrs. A. Ervin will reside and Cary Croninger, town-
with her son, Will, this win- ship trustee. Charles Goll. Knitters are Millie Boucher of Fairlawn A water advisory has
ter. asked to meet in the rooms Haven, formerly of Stryker, been issued for the Village of
60 YEARS AGO over Dr. Goll’s to work. celebrated her 104th birth- Edon. It is suggested to bring
The W.C.T.U. of this place OCTOBER 1957 day. She received a key to any drinking water to a full
has petitioned the council for Amos Snyder, 82, of Evans- the city and plaque from boil for two minutes prior to
a curfew ordinance. A Montpelier man was in- port died Aug. 15. Mayor Lauren Calvin, a bas- using.
stantly killed when his trac- ket of fruit and flowers from
110 YEARS AGO tor upset on him. Service The four year old son of the Stryker Chamber of Com- Rachel M. Baker, a 1993
OCTOBER 1907 were held for Rosco Lilly, Lewis Clark lost the ends of merce, and flowers from the graduate of Edon High
41 of 1.5 miles southwest of his fingers when he caught United Bretheren Church. School, is participating in the
Arthur Hoover returned Montpelier. his hand in the cogs of a ma- Goshen College Study-Ser-
home from his trip to Nor- nure spreader. vice Term in San Jose, Costa
walk, Newport News, Va., The Williams County trea- Rica.
and Washington D.C. surer’s office was opened 90 YEARS AGO
with Ellsworth OCTOBER 1927 1982 - FADS IN EDON
100 YEARS AGO
OCTOBER 1917 Masters of Pioneer being Coach Olds’ boys dropped PHOTO FROM THE 1982 EDON YEARBOOIK
appointed to fill the vacancy the opening football to Defiance
Floyd Sayers left Monday caused by the resignation of at that place, 26 to 0. FADS AND FASHION ... Mass frustration, Dave Osmun is
for Columbus to enter col- G.A. Beck. perplexed by the Rubik’s Cube. The other mind games are
lege. The last payment was made the Octagon, Missing Link, Pyramid, and the Magic Snake.
Unity Hardware will ob- on the Athletic Field and is now
Mr. Paul Smith and Miss serve its 10th anniversary. the property of the local school
Marietta Bistline were united board.
in marriage at the home of 50 YEARS AGO
the bride’s parents, Mr. and OCTOBER 1967 80 YEARS AGO
Mrs. C.M. Bistline, on Thurs- OCTOBER 1937
day afternoon, Oct. 11, by The cornerstone for the
Rev. Kunkle. new Evangelical Mennonite Shoplifters invaded Wie-
Church in West Unity was derkehr’s store and carried
Dr. B.F. Hines is visiting laid in a ceremony on Sun- away several articles of cloth-
in in Pontiac, Ill., with his day. ing.
brother.
Mr. and Mrs. Villas Hus- 70 YEARS AGO
Miss Alta Barber has been er will observe their Golden OCTOBER 1947
in Buffalo, NY caring for her Wedding Anniversary with
uncle, GeorgeHorn. an open house. The couple A daughter named Jane
was married on October 20, Hellen was born to Mr. and
90 YEARS AGO 1917 by Rev. Paul Marsh in Mrs. Emerson Opdycke on
OCTOBER 1927 Decatur, Ind. Sept. 29.

F. H. Culbertson, former The snowfall in the West Miss Eloise Ruth Mack of
cashier of the Farmers Com- Unity area last Friday morn- Cleveland became the bride of
mercial and Savings Bank ing, Sept. 29, was believed Herbert Peugeot on Sept. 28.
entered a plea of guilty to two to be the earliest in history,
charges of embezzlement and coming as it did only six days 60 YEARS AGO
is to receive his sentence on after the opening of the au- OCTOBER 1957
Nov. 12.

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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “WHAT A GOD!” BY: REX STUMP - “I WILL STAND!”

The story of Jonah and the whale is one this. The people of Nineveh declared a fast Have you ever attend- • This is a foreign them or worship them,
of the first Bible stories every boy and girl so they could show God how serious they ed a stadium full of fans, land, so God will excuse for I, the Lord your God,
learned if they attended church as a child. were about turning from their sin. The and you are the only one us for following the cus- am a jealous God who
God told Jonah to go to the city of Nineveh king ordered every citizen of Nineveh to wearing the opposing toms of the land. will not tolerate your
and tell the people there that he was going “pray earnestly to God…[and] turn from team’s colors? You ap- affection for any other
to wipe them out because of their wicked- their evil ways and stop all their violence” pear to be the only one • Our ancestors gods.”
ness. Jonah decides he doesn’t want the (Jonah 3.8). standing for your team? set up idols in God’s
assignment so he hops a ship in the op- It is a lonely feeling! Do temple, this isn’t half as There is only one
posite direction of Nineveh. God is deter- Even though they knew they deserved you cheer or not? Of bad. God! When we truly
mined to convince Jonah that it would be what God had announced, they hoped course, you cheer, es- obey Exodus 20:1-4 and
in his best interest to go to Nineveh so he against hope that they would be given an- pecially if your team is • We’re not hurting Matthew 22:37 (“Love
sends a storm that is so fierce that every- other chance. Listen to what the king said, winning...and you are anybody. the Lord your God with
one onboard is sure they’re going to die. “Who knows? God may yet relent and with probably praying that no all your heart and with
compassion turn from his fierce anger so harm comes your direc- • If we get our- all your soul and with
Jonah fesses up that the reason for the that we will not perish” (Jonah. 3.9). In- tion. You wore the jer- selves killed and some all your mind.”), you will
storm is that he is running from God so credible, isn’t it? Despite all they had done, sey - you might as well pagans take our high truly want to stand!
the sailors through him overboard. But they knew (or at least hoped) something stand! positions. They won’t
“the Lord provided a great fish to swallow that many of us don’t. They knew/hoped In Daniel chapter help our people in exile. They stood! They
Jonah” (Jonah 1.17). After three miserable that God did not want to destroy them. three we read the story (Taken from NLT Study didn’t bow. They did
days in the belly of the fish, Jonah decides He wanted to pardon them. He wanted to about three young He- Bible notes) not judge the situation
it might be the best thing for him to obey forgive them and begin a relationship with brew men who stood up by the king’s threat and
God and go to Nineveh. The fish pukes them. Who knows? Maybe he’d do it for Those are all good by the heat of the burn-
Jonah up on shore and he catches the them if they genuinely turned to him from excuses, but they dan- ing fiery furnace, but by
next ship to Nineveh. all the evil they were doing. gerous rationalizations. the everlasting God and
What does God’s word the eternal life which
That’s the story we are familiar with. And that’s exactly what he did! “When say? Exodus 20:2-4, “I awaited them. The pres-
But there are three “characters” in the God saw what they had done and how am the Lord your God, sures of life are real and
story. Jonah, for sure. But there’s also they had put a stop to their evil ways, he who rescued you from appear big, like a 90 foot
God and the people of Nineveh. What’s changed his mind and did not carry out the land of Egypt, the idol! But stand your
their part in this story? Let’s start with the destruction he had threatened” (Jonah place of your slavery. ground for God! Stand
the people living in Nineveh. The Ninevites 3.10).What a God! Do you know him? Have “You must not have any for Him, and do not bow
were sworn enemies of Israel. They were you turned from sin to him for forgiveness other god but me. “You to other idols!
an exceedingly brutal people. One military and new life? If God forgave the people of must not make for your-
leader wrote the following about his treat- Nineveh, he will forgive and welcome you, self an idol of any kind For more reading
ment of his enemies. too. “I knew that you are a merciful and or an image of anything check out Deuteronomy
compassionate God, slow to get angry and in the heavens or on the 6:4-6, Mark 12:29-31,
“I destroyed, I demolished, I burned. I filled with unfailing love. You are eager to earth or in the sea. You Matthew 5:10-12
took their warriors prisoner and impaled turn back from destroying people” (Jonah must not bow down to
them on stakes before their cities. I flayed 4.2). Did you hear that?! God is…Merciful.
the nobles, as many as had rebelled, and Compassionate. Slow to get angry. Filled for what they believed Coat Ministry
spread their skins out on the piles of dead with unfailing love. Eager to turn back in. They weren’t looking Open House At
corpses. Many of the captives I burned in a from destroying people. His first impulse for trouble. There were TLC In Wauseon
fire. Many I took alive; from some I cut off is to forgive and restore, not to destroy. no scenes being made,
their hands to the wrist, from others I cut That’s always his first impulse. That’s no protesting, and no ri- For those in the Wauseon or Pettisville School dis-
off their noses, ears and fingers; I put out what he is eager to do for us. oting. They just stood. tricts who are in need of a warm coat as the weather
the eyes of many of the soldiers. ”No won- And because they stood gets colder, Trinity Lutheran Church in Wauseon is of-
der Jonah didn’t want to go to Nineveh. God told Abraham that if he could find for what they believed fering their Coat Closet Ministry again this year. Coats
Maybe someone in his family had suffered just one righteous person in the wicked in, they were noticed. will be distributed to those who have need from Octo-
one of these atrocities at the hands of the city of Sodom, he would spare all the citi- Their actions were not ber 1, 2017 through March, 2018.
Ninevites. zens of the town. Just one godly person public but neither were
would tip the scales from judgment to they hidden. These An open house will be held in the church, at the cor-
And yet when Jonah went and preached mercy. One. What a God! How does God three Hebrew men must ner of Shoop and Leggett, on Saturday, October 14th
a message of judgment [“Forty days from feel about you? Even when you’ve run from have known they would from 9:00am until noon with coats available for ages
now Nineveh will be destroyed!” – Jonah him? Even when you’re weak and you’ve be discovered, yet they infant through adult. Agency referrals are accepted or
3.4], the people repented of their sin. As failed him? Even when you’ve broken your obeyed God rather than those interrested may call the church office at 419-
evil as they were, they honestly thought promises to him? man. 335-5651 for elgibility requirements.
they could be forgiven? What had they There will be times
been smoking? Didn’t they know they were Try this on for size: “Oh Ephraim is my when we will be tempted
too far gone? That they had done too much dear, dear son. My child in whom I take and even asked to vio-
evil that God would never forgive them? pleasure! Every time I mention his name, late what we believe. It
my heart bursts with longing for him! Ev- happens every day in
What were they thinking? And what erything in me cries out for him. Softly and nonchalant ways. The
about you? You’ve never done anything as tenderly I wait for him” (Jeremiah 31.20, music we listen to, mov-
bad as the Ninevites, but you’ve sinned. MSG). Reread these words substituting ies we watch, words we
Badly. For years. Maybe now you think your name in place of Ephraim. Wow! That use. Spiritually speak-
you’ve gone too far and there is no hope is God’s heart, God’s longing for YOU. Will
for you. God hates you and is anxious to you respond to him?
punish you for what you’ve done. Noth-
ing could be further from the truth. Watch What a God!

ing, it may not seem like
United Methodist Women Announce a big deal. But if you are
Fall Women’s Focus Program playing a sport, it would
be like changing teams,
and going to the team
that appears to have an
upper hand. That isn’t
The Wesley United Methodist women zines and public health journals as well as right. So, you stand
announce that their fall “Women’s Focus” publishing two books of her own. your ground! And be-
program will take place in the fellowship cause you are just living
hall of Wesley United Methodist Church Jean is a Deacon at St. Peter’s Luther- according to your con-
on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 9 am an Church. She writes twice a week on victions and stand up,
until noon. her blog, www.healthyspirituality.org. Es- you will get noticed and
tablished in 2009, the site includes more you will be challenged.
The theme for this free event is “The than 1000 posts. Check it out. She lives These young men
Cup of Life”. The morning will include a in Edon, Ohio with her husband enjoy- could have easily made
continental breakfast (free will donation), ing their empty nest as their three adult excuses. They could
time for sharing, fellowship, music, and children have flown the coop. Jean loves have very well said:
plenty of spirituality sprinkled with plenty books so much her hubby thinks she has • Let’s fall down,
of fun along the way. Take some time to too many. Jean believes if you cannot be but not worship the idol.
renew yourself spiritually as we meet to- well read, at least be well bought! Bring on • We won’t become
gether for a short time on a beautiful au- more bookshelves! idol worshipers but we
tumn morning. will worship it this one
ALL ladies in the area are invited to at- time and ask God for for-
Jean Wise from Edon is the guest tend. Please pre-register by calling Wesley giveness.
speaker. Jean is a RN with her Masters Church (419-636-6721), calling or tex- • The king has ab-
degree in Nursing. She retired from pub- ting Judy Lewis (419-519-2237), or send solute power, and we
lic health in 2006 as the Williams County a short email to jglewis@cityofbryan.net. must obey him. God will
health commissioner. She is a prolific free- You can also register by signing the Wom- understand.
lance writer, speaker, retreat leader and en’s Focus notice on the bulletin boards
spiritual director. Jean has contributed near the fellowship hall and in the narthex
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MORE CHURCH NEWS Latta Votes For Pain-Capable

Quilts, Tools On Display In Edon Unborn Child Protection Act

PROUDLY ON DISPLAY ... Dorajean Keller on the left and Sue Seaman are holding Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling tection Act is supported by Americans
one of many quilts to be on display Saturday, October 14 from 1-4 pm at the Edon Green) voted for legislation, H.R. 36, the United for Life, Concerned Women for
United Methodist Church. The quilts are locally made or locally owned. They will be Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection America, the Family Research Council,
displayed in the sanctuary. The men will display antique tools in the basement. The Act, which prohibits abortions after 20 March for Life, National Right to Life, the
Church is located at the corner of Church and Pleasant Streets and is handicap weeks. According to substantial medi- Susan B. Anthony List, and the United
accessible. The public is invited to this free event. Refreshments will also be served. cal evidence, an unborn child is capable States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
of experiencing pain 20 weeks after fer- The U.S. is only one of seven countries –
“The Sound” Gospel Group To Be tilization, if not earlier. The bill passed including North Korea and China – that
At Zion United Methodist Church the U.S. House of Representatives by a allow elective abortions after 20 weeks.
vote of 232 to 187. Nearly two-thirds of
The Sound, a family Americans support legislation to prevent In addition to H.R. 36, Congressman
Gospel music group, will abortions after a baby can feel pain in the Latta has also voted to pass H.R. 7, the
be presenting a concert womb. The bill also contains Born-Alive No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and
at the Zion United Meth- Infant Protections, which require medi- Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act,
odist Church on Sunday, cal efforts to be made to save babies that which would make permanent the Hyde
October 15. The concert survive abortion attempts. Amendment, a prohibition on taxpayer
will start at 4:00 PM. The money for abortions. He also voted to roll
church is located east of “Every unborn life is sacred and should back an Obama-era Department of Health
Wauseon, OH at 4533 be protected,” said Latta. “It’s even more and Human Services rule that attempted
Fulton Co. Rd. 11, be- horrific when babies that are able to feel to stop states from diverting Title X family
tween Co. Rds. D and E, pain are allowed to be aborted under cur- planning grants away from Planned Par-
2½ miles south of St. Rt. 2 rent law. I stand with the pro-life com- enthood to community health centers.
(Airport Hwy.) munity in supporting the Pain-Capable Additionally, Latta has repeatedly voted
Unborn Child Protection Act to protect to defund Planned Parenthood, including
The Sound includes the most vulnerable in our society.” voting to pass the American Health Care
Rob Mills and his two Act earlier this year.
sons, Levi and Jacob. The The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Pro-
Sound have been able to
take their music around Paul Brooks Gives Presentation At
the world with more than Fulton County Sportsmen Club
1.5 million views on You-
Tube. They have also shared the platform with many of today’s top Christian groups, The Fulton County Sportsmen Club ODNR has removed 9 personnel from
as well as numerous Gaither Homecoming artists. The Sound is currently work- recently hosted speaker Paul Brooks, a the Division of Wildlife since July. Some
ing on national radio releases as well continuing to make their music available on field director for the group, Sportsmen have been terminated while others were
iTunes, Amazon, YouTube and other major media outlets. Alliance. Brooks, who is also currently forced to transfer to other jobs. Zehring-
president of the League of Ohio Sports- er has denied any plans to eliminate the
The Sound seeks to minister to every age group, breaking down the walls between men Foundation, explained why the Division of Wildlife.
young and old through a variety of musical styles, upbeat songs, inspirational bal- Ohio Department of Natural Resources
lads and even something to smile about. Every performance concludes with a time (ODNR) is planning to consolidate the Brooks concluded his presentation
for people to recommit their lives to the Lord as well as an invitation for non-believers Division of Wildlife into other ODNR by urging sportsmen to visit the Face-
to accept Christ as Savior. They will be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and eager to share agencies. book page Save the Ohio Division of
God’s heart through the gift of music. Wildlife and to write their state repre-
“They (the leaders of the ODNR) are sentatives. For more information about
The Sound have been called by God for the sole purpose of taking the good news after the money within the Division of the possible elimination of the Division
of Jesus Christ in song and testimony to the world. Their primary focus is to bring Wildlife,” Brooks told his audience of of Wildlife, Brooks also suggested people
people to the life changing touch of Jesus Christ and to uplift and edify all members over three dozen sportsmen. Accord- visit Sportsmenalliance.org.
of the body of Christ. ing to Brooks, the ODNR has done this
before. “Two years ago, the ODNR took
Come at 4:00 PM, Sunday, October 15, to be blessed with their music. There is the self-funded Department of Water-
no admission charge. A freewill offering will be taken. There will be a light meal after craft and consolidated it with the De-
the concert. For more information, please call (419) 867-1528. partment of Parks, which did not even
have enough funds to mow the grass in
parks.”

Due to hunting and fishing licenses,
the Division of Wildlife generates mil-
lions of dollars in revenue each year.
“I would like to see the money used
for stocking fish in water around the
state, or used for biological studies of
this state’s wildlife, or used as grants to
sportsmen clubs for range or other im-
provements.”

As evidence that the ODNR Direc-
tor Jim Zehringer has plans to combine
the Division of Wildlife with some other
agency, Brooks pointed to the recent
dismissal of Wildlife administrators. The

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oak kitchen, newer windows & roof, screened in car port, full base-
Offered in Two Tracts via the Wilson Multi-Parcel method allowing ment, gas F/A heat, partially finished attic/storage area, fenced • Large detached garage
you to bid on one tract or the combination of both. back yard with an in-ground pool on 0.25 acre lot. • Montpelier Schools
Tract #1: 10 acres featuring this 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath updated ru- Taxes: $421.42/year with a $338.68 homestead exemption.
ral home. Home has all the modern conveniences with lovely oak Terms: 10% down day of sale, balance due at closing. • Front, back enclosed porch
kitchen, replacement windows, vinyl siding, 3 seasons room and
much more. Attached 2+ car finished garage w/full kitchen & auto SELLER: Byron W. Clark – Lisa Keough, P.O.A. Williams County’s Televised Real Estate Show!
doors and screens, Quonset shop and lg. hip roof barn all in good Atty: Deborah Rohrs – Gallagher & Rohrs, Ltd.
usable condition. Be the next proud owner. Sellers call today to have your home televised
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Taxes: $1,238.16 per ½ year ($193.67 Homestead Exemption.) Auctioneers: Wayne M. Wilson CAI,
Terms: 10% of the bid(s) down day of auction balance at closing. Brent J. Wilson CAI, Fred Nott, William H. Retcher, PUBLIC AUCTION
Bart Westfall, Dave Dempsey, Phil Stotz, Rich Merillat
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Immediately following the sale of the Real Estate
FEATURED ITEMS: 1947 Oliver 60 tractor (fully restored); Big Tex Public Auction Tuesday, October 17 @ 4:00 pm
35SA Trailer; Small Utility Trailer; Hay Wagon w/JD running gear.
GUNS: Marlin Mod. 795 Micro-groove 22L Ser #04261748; Ithaca 295 Acres Farm Land LOCATION: 413 S. MICHIGAN STREET, EDGERTON, OH 43517
Featherweight Mod 37-16 Ga. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES:
McDougall Kitchen Cupboard; Pie Safe; Victorian Commode; Sat. Nov. 4, 2017 – 9:30am Vehicles: 2002 Dodge Dakota SXT Extended Cab w/Ben Liner,
Hardware Counter; Victorian 4 Drawer Dresser; 1950’s Blan- 76,700 miles; John Deere Gator CX
ket Chest ; 1940’s Matching Chest & Dresser; Chrome Dinette Auction Location: Held off-site at Springfield Twp Park Building,
Table; Antique Floor Lamps; Dazey Glass Butter Churn; Cane 200 N Defiance St (Rt 2) Stryker Ohio. Tools: Master Mechanic Tool Box & Chest; Electric Blower &
Bottom Chairs; 3 Southern Bell Lamps; Handmade Tractor Trailer Craftsman Gas Blower; 2 Wheel Lawn Cart; 6’ & 4’ Fiberglass
63” long; Hand Painted Crocks & Other Crocks & Jugs; Sewing Note: Foust Farms LLC will be offering the following real estate at Ladders; Fiberglass Tree Trimmer; Extension Cords; Storage
Baskets; Pitch Fork; Scythe Antique w/Grain Cradle; Several Egg public auction by the multi-parcel method. This auction method allows Cabinets; 2 Wheel Pull Type Cart; Lawn Chairs; Tool Box; Jon-
Baskets; Misc. Clocks; Wall Lamps; Oil Lamps; Enamel Ware; 7 bidders to bid on a single parcel, or any combination of parcels that they sered Gas Weed Trimmer; Electric Edger & Electric Weed Trim-
Metal Lawn Chairs; Victorian Iron Fence; John Deere Collectibles desire, at any time during the bidding process. Be sure to view the video mer; Poulan Pro Blower & Vacuum; Yardman Gas Power Shrub
& Die Cast; Old Toys and much more. APPLIANCES: GE Auto flyovers of these parcels, and aerial photos at freyandsons.com. Some Trimmer; Craftsman 5.5 HP 20 Gal. Air Compressor; Foot Lockers;
Washing Machine; Maytag Neptune Front Load Washer & Dryer; parcels may have possibilities as building sites – do your research and Refrigerator Top Freeze; Hand Sprayers; Ice Coolers; Shop Vac 4
Kenmore French Door Frig. ; Kenmore LP Stove ; Whirlpool Elec. prepare to bid! There are no buildings on these parcels. Call 419-445- HP 10 Gal.; Carpet Shampooer; Wet Scrubber; Hoses; Push Lawn
Flat Top Range; Maytag Wringer Washer & Washtub; Room & 3739 or email for buyer’s info packet. Mower; Alum. 16’ Ladder; Radio Flyer Wagon, Bike; Garden Fenc-
Window Air Conditioners. ing; Storage Wood Boxes; 6’ Wood Step Ladder; Asst. of Garden
HOUSEHOLD: Tell City Round Table-6 Matching Chairs; Tell Tract 1: 117.5 acres offered in 3 Parcels on north side of Co Rd C and Hand Tools.
City China Cabinet; Tell City Loveseat/Glider Rocker; Oak Roll between 16 & 17, Sec. 22, Pulaski Twp, Williams Co. Soil types are
Top Desk (repro.); Sewing Cabinet; 4 Marble Coffee Table & End primarily Hoytville & Latty Silty Clay Loams Furniture, Household, Antiques & Collectibles: Howard Baby
Tables; 3 Pc. Oak Bookcase; Rolling Craft/Sewing Cabinet; Oak Parcel 1 - 31.77 acres Grand Piano w/Bench; Knee Hole Desks; Antique Cupboard; An-
Full Length Mirror; Seth Thomas Wall Clock; Quilt Stand; TV’s : Parcel 2 - 31.77 acres tique Drop Leaf Table; Antique Kitchen Cabinet; Antique Globe;
40” & 47” Flat Panel; Cherry Queen Bed Headboard; Lane Rock- Parcel 3 - 53.93 acres. CRP along ditch and woods to the north. Antique Wood Tool Box; Kenmore Washer; GE Electric Dryer; Up-
er; Lane Rocker/Recliner; Queen Sleeper Sofa; and lots more. right GE Freezer; Chest Type Freezer; Whirlpool Electric Range;
GLASSWARE & CHINA: Sets of Ruby Glass; Press Glass; Pink Tract 2: 54.2 acres offered in 3 Parcels on Co Rd 20-50 (Chase St) Epson Workforce 545 Copier, Printer, Fax; 4 – 2 Drawer File Cabi-
Depression ; Princess House; Goblets; Wine Glasses; Misc. Gau- south of, and adjacent to Stryker Village limits, Springfield Twp, Williams nets; Kitchenware; Electric Appliances; Dinette Set Round Table
dy Dutch Dishes; Wedgewood Dish; 7 Bradford Ex. Hummingbird Co. Soil types are primarily Del Ray & Lenawee Silty Clay Loams. w/Wood Top Ornate Iron Lays with Matching Chairs; Duncan 5
Plaques; Misc. Hummingbird Collectibles; Candy Containers; Car- Parcel 4 - 35 acres Dining Room Table Drop Leaf w/6 Chairs; Small Trunk w/African
nival Glass and Many More Nice Glassware Pieces. Parcel 5 - 12.36 acres Design; Humidifier; Lg. Asst. of Glassware & Collectibles including
TOOLS: Briggs-Stratton 8000 Watt Generator (20 hrs.); Simplicity Parcel 6 - 6.9 acres Crystal, Brass, Pottery; China, Silver, Figurines; Vases; Pitcher &
Broadmoor 18 HP Hydro Riding Mower; Lawnboy 13 HP Riding Bowl Commode; Canning Jars & Lots of Baking Items; Granite
Mower; Simplicity Leaf Vac; Shop Vacs; Toro Lawn Trailer; Oregon Parcel 7 - 19.78 acres on St Rt 34 west of Rd. 19, Sec. 13, Pulaski Roasters & Cold Pack Canners; Crocks; Crock Dishes & Bowls;
Hydraulic Mower Lift; Campbell Hausfield 5 HP Vert. Air Com- Twp, Williams Co. Soil types are primarly Fulton Loam & Toledo Silty Perma Hues Glasses & Items; Hull Pottery & Rosewood Pottery;
pressor; Power Washer; Floor Jack; Little Giant Ladder; Extension Clay. China Sets; Games; Buffet Hutch; Smith Brothers Flower Pattern
Ladders; Power Tree Trimmer; Misc. Aro Tools; Craftsman 10” Sofa; Picture Frames & Pictures; Holiday Items; Eden Air Purifiers;
Table Saw; CM Chain Fall; Lg. Asst. Lawn, Power & Hand Tools Parcel 8 - 35.48 acres on St Rt 191 just south of Rd C, Sec. 28, Black & Decker Space Heaters; Best Comfort Room Heaters; Floor
and much more. MISCELLANEOUS: Lg. amount Floral Designer Springfield Twp Williams Co. Soil types are primarily Latty Silty Clay & Fans; Lamps; Home Decorating Items; Children’s Books; DVD’s;
Containers and Misc. Floral Items; Flower Pots; Pressure Cook- Fulton Silty Clay Loam. CD’s; Record Cabinet & Records; Wood Baby Bed; TV Stands;
ers; Queen Size Down Filled Sleeping Bag w/sheets; King Size 48” Round Table w/4 Arm Chairs Cushion & Back; Drop Leaf Cof-
Dalilah Bed Spread; Lots & Lots Misc. Linens; Vacuum Cleaners ; Parcel 9 – 68.2 acres on Co Rd 26 just north of Rd E, Sec. 24, Ger- fee Table; End Tables; Electric Lift Brown Tweed Recliner Arm
Fishing Poles & Equip.; Coolers (Several); Cast Iron Stove; Lawn man Twp, Fulton Co. Soil type is primarily Lenawee Silty Clay Loam. Chair; Oreck & Electrolux Vacuums; King Size Bed; End Tables
Furniture; Sawed Lumber; Lg. amount of Straw Bale; many other w/Marble Inlays; Kroehler 5 Drawer Chest & Matching Dresser w/
misc. items. Terms: 10% non-refundable deposit due day of sale, with balance due Mirror; Wicker Bottom Chair; Sewing Machine & Stand; Chest w/
TERMS ON PERSONAL PROPERTY: Cash, Visa, or M/C day or at closing on or before 45 days. Possession at closing. Crop reserved. Top Shelves French Provincial Dresser w/Mirror; Maple Twin Beds;
sale. Offered subject to owner’s confirmation. Rollaway Bed; Patio Furniture; BBQ Grill; Treadmill; Wood Rock-
ers, Wicker Stand & Chair; Wood Sofa w/Leather Cushion, End
Osa Louys-Green, owner Watch for online auction of farm equipment Tables, Coffee Table & 2 Chairs; 2 Card Tables & Chairs; Shelves;
at freyonlineauctions.com! Floor Safe; Asst. of Linens & Soft Goods; Rag Rugs.
Visit Our Web Site for More Info.
SELLER: FOUST FARMS, LLC Many more items too numerous to list. Selling in 2 rings. Plan to
WILSON AUCTION & REALTY CO., LTD. attend.
Kevin G. Frey, Broker & Auctioneer
825 N. Main St. Archbold, OH 43502 • 419-445-3739 Terms: Cash, Check w/Bank Letter, Visa or M/C. 10% buyer’s
Bryan, OH 43506 premium added.
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Brent J. Wilson CAI, Fred Nott, William H. Retcher, Prefer country setting. Have well behaved chocolate labs.
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Looking to take the next step in your career and broaden your horizons Applicants must have the ability to lift 75 lbs consistently, basic Join our team at SPANGLER CANDY COMPANY
with a dynamic, growing organization? tool knowledge, and the ability to follow instructions. Willing to work as an Electrical Technician, 2ND & 3RD Shift
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day, and Sunday 6pm-6am.This person will be responsible for manag- Knowledge of transmission lines motors,
ing the shift operations within the manufacturing department. The ideal maker; GoodOcompmpuonrictautinonitsikeillss;fAobrleRtoampuiltdi task; Organiza- generators and distribution equipment. Field
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ence, be mechanically inclined, computer literate and a people person. experience required with industrial and commercial
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Tool Room Attendant – This person will be responsible for managing StartingyWeaagres$o1f5+a/HgReboarseodldonere.xperience
the distribution of tool room inventory and maintaining the levels of in- All applicants muAstpbpe layt leWasitt1h8inye:ars of age or older. Competitive wage and benefit package includes:
ventory. This person will also be responsible for loading tools into the Health, dental, vision, accident and life
Kardex after passing quality inspection. The candidate will also maintain 405 N.APplpelaysWanitthvinie:w Dr. coverage, paid vacations and holidays,
organization and cleanliness of tool room and tool room inventory. OLOfifbfifcTeiercripetHyloeHCuDroesiaunfmrrtoseo:mrn,8dO8aPmaHlmas-4tto4i3cp5s4m3p2m
405 N. Pleasantview Dr. • Liberty Center, OH 43532 pension program, 401k, company provided
Heat Treat Screw Loading – (Located in Pioneer, Ohio) This person YMCA membership and tuition reimbursement.
will be responsible for loading and maintaining loads of product. This
person will also be responsible for filling out required paperwork. This Qualified individuals should apply to:
position requires continuous bending/twisting at the waist, continual lift- http://spanglercandy.balnacetrak.com
ing, standing 10-12 hours a day.
Spangler Candy is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified
ABC is looking for self-directed individuals who work well with others, candidates are encouraged to apply including minorities, women,
like challenges and are interested in being part of a dynamic organiza-
tional culture. Positions offer competitive wages, a full benefit package, veterans and individuals with disabilities
including 401(k), performance-based incentive pay, new hire incentive,
attendance incentive, and opportunity for future growth.

Applications can be filled out at www.Altenloh.us, click on the Employment
Tab. Résumés can be uploaded to altenlohbrinck.appone.com.

QUALITY SUPERVISOR

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Salaried position, Medical/Dental/Life and Disability Insurance offered,
Generous Annual 401k Employer Contribution
MACHINE OPERATORS, ASSEMBLY,
and GENERAL LABOR Rassini is seeking a qualified candidate for a Quality Supervisor. This posi-
tion is responsible for supervising Lab technicians as well as maintaining the
UP TO $15.00/HR. quality system for ISO 14001 and TS14969. Responsible for document/data
control and is appointed as the Management Rep. Assistant. The primary re-
in Henry, Defiance, Fulton sponsibility will be to provide technical support to customers in order to meet
& Williams Counties requirements and proactively anticipate needs while working towards continuous
improvement.
Why Time Staffing?
Qualified associates receive: We offer an excellent competitive wage, outstanding benefits package in-
• Competitive Pay at Premier Companies cluding 100% paid medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, short and long
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, term disability. We also offer the opportunity for continued growth and success.
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan
• Vacation and Holiday Pay Please send resume to: tburroughs@rassini.com
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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Please apply at: 1255 Scott St. Napoleon, OH 43545

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REFRIGERATION/UTILITIES TECHNICIAN HELP WANTED - WILLIAMS Production Supervisor
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Join our team at SPANGLER CANDY COMPANY as a WRITERS & PHOTOGRA- Salaried position, Medical/Dental/Life and Disability Insurance offered, Gen-
Refrigeration/Utilities Technician PHERS WANTED: Looking erous Annual 401k Employer Contribution
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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Bryan’s Case Hartman Competes Volleyball & Soccer Sectional Pairings
In District Tournament
Volleyball Wauseon @ Bowling Green 5pm
Swanton @ Maumee 5pm
Division II Sectionals
Saturday, October 21st Thursday, October 19th
St. Mary’s Memorial/Van Wert Bryan @ Otsego 5pm
winner @ Wauseon 2pm
Wapokoneta @ Bryan 2pm Division III Sectionals
Tuesday, October 17th
Division III Sectionals Delta @ Liberty Center 5pm
Tuesday, October 17th Cardinal Stritch @ Pettisville
Delta @ Hicksville 6:30pm 4:30pm
Montpelier @ Paulding 6:30pm
Fairview @ Archbold 6:30pm Saturday, October 21st
Northwood @ Swanton 6:30pm Emmanuel Christian/Genoa
winner @ Archbold 5pm
Saturday, October 21st
Liberty Center/Tinora winner @ Girls Soccer
Evergreen 7pm
Division II Sectionals
Division IV Sectionals Tuesday, October 17th
Monday, October 16th Napoleon @ Wauseon 5pm

Fayette @ Emmanuel Christian Saturday, October 21st
6:30pm Bowling Green @ Bryan TBD

Edgerton @ North Central 6:30pm Division III Sectionals
Stryker @ Ottawa Hills 6:30pm Monday, October 16th
Edon @ Holgate 6:30pm Delta @ Cardinal Stritch 5pm
Hilltop @ Cardinal Stritch Evergreen @ Woodmore 5pm
6:30pm

PHOTO PROVIDED Thursday, October 19th Wednesday, October 18th
Edon/Holgate winner @ Pettis- Ottawa Hills/Edison winner @
DISTRICT ACTION … Bryan sophomore Case Hartman shot an 89 in the Division ville 6:30pm Swanton 5pm
II District tournament at Red Hawk Run Golf Course in Findlay on October 5th to Delta/Cardinal Stritch winner @
finish in a tie for 27th place. Boys Soccer Archbold 5pm

Division II Sectionals Complete brackets can be found
Monday, October 16th at OHSAA.org

Archbold Golfers Win Jeff Foks Win Bomber Spectacular &
District Championship
Mike Jessen Is Dirty 30 Winner At Oakshade

PHOTO PROVIDED Oakshade Raceway hosted two special Defending 2016 Sportsman Track Champi-
events on Saturday night, the Papa Boiler on Mike Jessen from Berkey, Ohio, tracked
STATE BOUND … The Archbold Blue Streaks won the Division II District title at Bomber Spectacular and the Sportsman Smith down and took the lead away on lap
Red Hawk Run Golf Course in Findlay with a score of 321. Kade Kern was low man Dirty 30. Jeff Foks Jr. came out on top of nine and then navigated lapped traffic to
for the Streaks with a 77 to tie for second overall. Archbold now moves on to Co- an epic battle with Craig Dippman to win win his second feature of the year. Smith
lumbus for the State Tournament which begins Friday, October 13th. the $1,000 Bomber Spectacular and Mike held off Mathew Chapman for a second
Jessen claimed the $1,200 for winning a place finish. Brian Fisher finished fourth
GOLF depth just like they have all season caution-free Dirty 30. with Matt Lindsey finishing fifth.
October 2nd, 2017 with Brandon Miller and Trevor Rupp
carding 78’s and AJ Mahnke firing an Rich Riffe started on the outside of the The UMP Late Models were also in ac-
Division II Girls Districts 88. CJ Moser of Wauseon shot an 81 front row for the night's main event, the tion and put on quite a show in their main
Brookelyn Dye of Montpelier shot to tie for 10th as an individual and Bomber Spectacular, and took the early event. Rob Anderzack darted out to the ear-
a 50 on the front nine and a 51 on the Case Hartman finished in a tie for lead. Craig Dippman came charging by ly lead while being pursued by Brian Ruhl-
back for a round of 101 to finish her the 27th position with a round of 89. both Jeff Foks Jr. and Rich Riffe to take man. A caution on lap four slowed things
season with a tie for 44th place in the Stone Ridge Golf Course in Bowling the lead after making it three-wide for the down and on the restart, Anderzack, Ruhl-
Division II Girls District Tournament Green was the location for Division III top spot. Foks, out of Holland, Ohio, began man and Brett Miller fanned out three-
at Sycamore Springs. play with the Stryker Panthers shoot- to battle with Dippman once again with wide to race for the lead. Ruhlman came
ing a 351 to place 9th as a team. The about 10 laps to go. The two drivers raced out on top and took the lead by the com-
Division II & III Boys Golf Districts Panthers were led by Spencer Cling- door to door for several laps with Foks fi- pletion of lap five. Ruhlman led a major-
In Division II action at Red Hawk aman with an 81, Abe Montague shot nally taking over on lap 20 of the 25-lap ity of the race, but Sylvania, Ohio's Casey
an 84, Logan Boetz carded an 89, and race. Foks pulled away after a late race Noonan closed in and drove by Ruhlman
Run Golf Course in Findlay, the Arch- Aaron Sidle rounded out the scoring caution to pick up the Bomber Spectacular to take the lead on lap 17. Noonan went on
bold Blue Streaks claimed the Dis- with a 97. Individually, Chace Booth- win. It was the fifth feature win of the sea- to open up a pretty big lead, but Ruhlman
trict championship with a 321. Arch- man of North Central tied for 21st son for the unofficial 2017 Bomber track closed back in late in the race after Noonan
bold was led by sophomore Kade Kern with an 83 and Hilltop’s Skyler But- champion. Dippman settled for a second got held up by some lapped cars. Noonan
who shot a 77 to tie for second over- terfield tied for 34th with a round of place finish with Riffe holding on for third. was able to hang on and pick up his first
all. The Blue Streaks displayed their 86. Adam Noonan started 15th and managed feature win of the year. Ruhlman settled
a fourth place finish with Tim Hancock for a second place finish.
rounding out the top five finishers.
newRandy Murday from Adrian, Michigan,
The Sportsman Dirty 30 was support-
ed by a bunch of sponsors that included led from flag to flag in the final event of the
DK Products, Steve Mills, Wallace Rac- night, the Compact feature event. Murday
ing Products, Performance Machining, wasted no time getting to the front after
Ron Miller Race Cars, Affordable Towing, starting outside the second row. The only
Keith's Automotive, John Morton, E & B caution flag flew on lap two after Ken Watts
Salvage, Ben's Bump Shop, C&J Pallets, got turned into the front stretch wall. Josh
Magic Fountain, Kester Mowing, Central Proffit tried to pressure Murday for the
Collision, Cedar Downs Construction, Am- lead, but Murday was too strong and went
brosia's Automotive, Wauseon Machine, on to post his first feature win of the year.
Larry's Muffler Shop, Chris Keller, Mark Jason Deshler got by Proffit to finish sec-
Gilbert Construction, Rusty Schlenk Rac- ond. Mark Barrick and Jeff Goodman were
ing, Bailey's Body Shop/Racer's Connec- the rest of the top five finishers.
tion and Concrete Saw Cutter. Together
they brought the Sportsman Dirty 30 race Oakshade Raceway's final night of rac-
payout to start at $125 just to make the ing of the season takes place this coming
starting line up. Saturday, September 30 with topless UMP
Late Models, UMP Sportsman, Bombers
Billy Brown started on the pole of the and Compacts. All UMP Late Models will
30-lap Dirty 30 and led the first lap before have their roofs removed for the night's
unofficial 2017 Sportsman Track Champi-
on Drew Smith took command on lap two. comEpxetciltuiosniv.elyGaattes will open at 4pm,

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Swanton Blocks Extra Point S2S0T1T7AANNDDIINNGGSS
In Overtime To Upset Wauseon

October 6th, 2017 quarterback Dylan Gilsdorf finding the end zone on As of October 8th, 2017
a 17-yard run to put Swanton on top 28-21. Hunter
Swanton 28 Wauseon 27 OT Yackee scored on a 5-yard run on Wauseon’s first Volleyball • NWOAL •
Gage Pachlhofer ran for two first half touchdowns possession of overtime, but kicker Andrew Gray
and the Bulldogs used a blocked extra point in over- had his extra point blocked to give the Bulldogs a League Overall
time to pull off the upset on the road. Pachlhofer had huge win and keep them within striking distance
scoring runs of 9 and 34 yards in the first half to put of Archbold in the league standings. Pachlhofer Win-Loss Win-Loss
Swanton on top 14-0 early in the second quarter. finished the game with 9 carries for 71 yards and
The Indians rallied to tie the score 14-14 at half- two touchdowns while Lawniczak had 20 carries for Swanton 6-0 19-1
time on a 20-yard touchdown run by Everett Bueter 65 yards and a score as he was the focus point of
and a 58-yard screen pass for a score by quarter- the Wauseon defense. Gilsdorf went 5/10 from his Wauseon 5-1 15-5
back Hunter Yackee to Owen Newlove. The Bulldogs quarterback position for 88 yards passing and the
scored on their opening drive of the second half to go winning touchdown run in overtime. The Wauseon Patrick Henry 4-2 12-7
back in front 21-14 when Michael Lawniczak took it running game was held in check as they ran for just
in from 2 yards out. Wauseon then fumbled the en- 159 yards as a team with Bueter their top rusher Bryan 3-3 15-5
suing kickoff setting up Swanton at the Indians 30- with 46 yards on 8 attempts and two touchdowns.
yard line, but the defense turned Swanton away, so Yackee went 11/18 passing for 124 yards and one Evergreen 3-3 11-8
it remained 21-14 going to the fourth quarter. The touchdown to go with his one rushing score. Owen
Indians tied the game at 21 apiece on Bueter’s sec- Newlove hauled in 7 catches for 107 yards, with Delta 2-4 8-11
ond touchdown of the night, this one a 3-yard run, 58 of those yards coming on the screen pass for a
with 6:43 left in the game. Neither team was able touchdown just before halftime. Swanton (3-1 in Archbold 1-5 9-12
to put any points on the board with their remain- the NWOAL, 5-2 overall) returns home this week for
ing fourth quarter possessions so this game would Homecoming when they face the Liberty Center Ti- Liberty Center 0-6 4-16
head to overtime. Wauseon won the toss and went gers (2-2, 5-2) and Wauseon (2-2, 5-2) will be on the
on defense first and Swanton struck quickly with road at Evergreen (2-2, 3-4). Football League Overall

Win-Loss Win-Loss
Archbold
Swanton 4-0 6-1
Wauseon 3-1 5-2
Liberty Center 2-2 5-2
Bryan 2-2 5-2
Evergreen 2-2 3-4
Patrick Henry 2-2 3-4
Delta 1-3 2-5
0-4 1-6

Boys Soccer League Overall

Archbold 5-0 13-1-1

Liberty Center 4-1 9-3

Bryan 1-2-1 4-10-1

Swanton 1-2-1 2-10-1

Delta 0 -2-2 5-5-3

Wauseon 0-4 1-11-2

Girls Soccer League Overall

Archbold 5-0 14-0

Swanton 4-1 10-3-1

Bryan 3-1-1 5-5-5

Liberty Center 3-2-1 6-2-2

Delta 1-4 6-9-1

Wauseon 1-4 6-8-1

PHOTOS BY BILL O'CONNELL, STAFF Evergreen 0-5 3-8

Volleyball • BBC •

League Overall

Pettisville 11-0 14-6

North Central 7-3 11-9

Montpelier 7-4 10-9

Stryker 4-6 5-11

Edon 4-6 4-12

Hilltop 3-7 3-16

Fayette 0-10 0-16

• TAaC •

Football League Overall

Hilltop 4-0 6-1

Gibsonburg 3-0 6-1

Ottawa Hills 3-1 4-3

Northwood 2-2 3-4

Edon 2-2 2-5

Montpelier 1-2 1-6

Cardinal Stritch 1-2 1-6

Danbury 0-3 2-5

Toledo Christian 0-4 0-7
• GMC •

Volleyball League Overall
5-0 19-1
Tinora 5-0 16-3
4-1 13-4
Antwerp 2-3 10-8
2-3 9-9
Fairview 1-4 6-12
1-4 6-13
Ayersville 0-5 5-15

Hicksville

Holgate

Wayne Trace

Edgerton

Football League Overall
Wayne Trace 4-0 6-1
Hicksville 4-0 5-2
Tinora 3-1 4-3
Edgerton 2-2 5-2
Ayersville 2-3 4-3
Holgate 1-3 2-5
Fairview 1-3 3-4
Antwerp 0-4 1-6

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Bryan Golden Bears Handle Delta Panthers 49-7

PHOTOS BY FORREST CHURCH, STAFF

Fall 2017 Sports Schedules

OCtober 13 - 19

FOOTBALL Edon
(Oct 13) Archbold @ Delta (Oct 14) GMC Championships
(Oct 13) Bryan @ Patrick Henry
(Oct 13) Edon @ Ottawa Hills @ Edgerton
(Oct 13) Hilltop @ Montpelier (Oct 14) NWOAL Championships
(Oct 13) Liberty Center @ Swanton
(Oct 13) Wauseon @ Evergreen @ Wauseon
(Oct 13) Wayne Trace @ Edgerton VOLLEYBALL
(Oct 14) Toledo Christian
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Hilltop Cadets Shutout Ottawa Hills Archbold Tops Liberty Center
In NWOAL Showdown
October 6th, 2017 yards on the ground and a score as
Hilltop rushed for 216 yards as a team
Hilltop 18 Ottawa Hills 0 and controlled the ball for nearly thir-
The Cadets defense was outstand- ty minutes. Christian McKinney went
ing in holding Ottawa Hills to just 92 11/18 passing for 82 yards and was
yards of total offense as they pitched intercepted twice. Wagner was also a
a shutout in this matchup of un- key contributor on defense with 5.5
beatens in TAAC play. Elijah Wagner tackles on the night, 3.5 tackles for
put Hilltop on top 6-0 with a 4-yard loss and one sack. Hilltop is now 4-0
touchdown run in the first quarter. in the TAAC and 6-1 overall and will
That remained the score until Jacob travel to Williams County foe Montpe-
Champion broke off a 58-yard run to lier (1-2, 1-6) this week.
the end zone with 5:28 left in the sec-
ond quarter to make it 12-0 Cadets. October 7th, 2017
Tyler Suboski capped off the scoring JV Football:
for the night with a 4-yard touchdown Wauseon d. Swanton 27-6
run in the fourth quarter to provide Liberty Center d. Archbold 40-8
the final margin of victory for Hilltop. Leipsic d. Stryker 26-6
Suboski finished the game with 126

PHOTOS BY ANGI CAMPOS, STAFF

PHOTOS BY FORREST CHURCH, STAFF

October 6th, 2017

Archbold 21
Liberty Center 12

Sam Petersen got
Archbold out in front
early as the Blue
Streaks scored on their
first position of the
game, capped off by a
24-yard scoring run by
Petersen. Caleb Car-
penter answered back
for Liberty Center on
their first possession
with a 28-yard touch-
down run, but the ex-
tra point was blocked
to keep Archbold in
front 7-6. Quarter-
back and twin brother
of Sam Petersen, Gabe
Petersen closed out the
first half scoring with
a 1-yard run to make
it 14-6 at halftime.
In the third quarter,
the Tigers used the
ground game to pound
the ball down the field
with North West finish-
ing off the drive with a
4-yard run but the try
for two points failed,
so Archbold remained
in the lead 14-12.
Gabe Petersen scored
a critical touchdown
on a 13-yard run to
make it a two posses-
sion lead for the Blue
Streaks at 21-12 late
in the fourth quarter.
The Tigers threatened
to score on their next
possession needing a
touchdown and a field
goal to retake the lead,
but the field goal at-
tempt would be no
good thus ending the
Tigers chances in this
one. Gabe Petersen led
the Archbold offense
by carrying the ball
28 times for 141 yards
and two touchdowns
and he was 9/17 pass-
ing for 68 yards but
was intercepted twice.
Nic Rodriguez had 6
catches for 44 yards
and Sam Petersen
added 52 yards rush-
ing on 10 carries and
a touchdown. Archbold
(4-0 in the NWOAL, 6-1
overall) will look to re-
main perfect in league
play when they travel
to Delta (0-4, 1-6) this
week.

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Montpelier Locomotives Fall At Home To Gibsonburg

October 6th, 2017
Gibsonburg 51 Montpelier 13
For the first 24 minutes of this game, the un-
derdog Locomotives gave first-place Gibsonburg
all they could handle. Chandler Byers scored on
a 1-yard run and Dakotble to overcome Benner
found pay dirt on a 10-yard scamper and it was
only 14-13 in favor of the visitors from Gibsonburg
at the intermission. The Golden Bears exploded
in the third quarter, scoring 31 points including
intercepting a Benner pass and returning it for
a touchdown to put this one in the win column.
Montpelier was unable to stop the Gibsonburg
running attack as they rushed for 360 yards, led
by Addison Weaver and his 213 yards and three
touchdowns. Benner went 6/13 passing for 96
yards and two interceptions and carried the ball
11 times for 32 yards and a score. Kolden Uribes
pulled in 4 receptions totaling 75 yards for Mont-
pelier. Another tough challenge awaits the Locos
(1-2 in the TAAC, 1-6 overall) this week when they
host first-place Hilltop (4-0, 6-1).

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Good Luck At DistrictS! October 2nd, 2017

BryaGnolden Bears Pettisville 7 Cardinal Stritch 0
Detric Yoder scored two goals and had two as-
Chloe McCashen Sloane Brown sists as the Blackbirds put 20 shots on goal in the
win. Eli Grieser added two goals, the first one com-
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Good Luck Archbold 4 Continental 0
The Blue Streaks scored all four of their goals in
Golden the first half as they handed Continental their first
loss of the season. Andrew Hogrefe put Archbold
Bears! on the board first with a goal at the 27:39 mark of
the opening half. Josh Kidder then scored twice,
the first at 11:16 and the second at 4:28 left before
halftime. Connor Hagans added one more for Arch-
bold, this one coming at the 2:09 mark to make
it 4-0. Kidder along with Clay Gerig, Kaiden Bed-
sole, and Trey Theobald accounted for assists in
the match.

Other scores:
Delta d. Toledo Waite 8-3
Wauseon tied Toledo Bowsher 1-1

October 5th, 2017

Clay 6 Bryan 1
Tyler Manon scored the only Golden Bears goal
of the night on an assist from Logan King. Bryan,
who falls to 4-9-1 on the season, picked up 11
saves in goal by Reese Jackson. The Bryan JV were
defeated by the Clay JV 4-0.

Archbold 5 Liberty Center 0
Kaiden Bedsole registered a hat trick (3 goals)
and Archbold clinched its third straight NWOAL
championship with a 5-0 win over Liberty Center.
Bedsole scored at the 32:48 mark of the first half
and Archbold led 1-0 at halftime. The Blue Streaks
offense came alive in second half with Bedsole add-
ing two more goals and Josh Kidder and Denver
Beck with one apiece as Archbold improved to 13-
1-1 on the season. Andrew Hogrefe recorded two
assists with Nick Waidelich and Trey Theobald each
with one. With the hat trick, Bedsole became Arch-
bold’s career scoring leader with 59 goals, breaking
the previous record of 57 held by Brodie Nofziger.
The Archbold JV team was also a 5-0 winner over
Liberty Center.
Other scores:
Whitmer d. Delta 5-1
Swanton d. Wauseon 3-1

October 7th, 2017
Pettisville 2 Ottawa Hills 2
The Blackbirds hosted the second ranked team
in the state and were able to play them to a 2-2 tie.
Pettisville came out the more aggressive team and
with a Detric Yoder goal held a 1-0 halftime lead
over the Green Bears. Ottawa Hills came out ready
to play in the second half, scoring two straight goals
to take a 2-1 into the final minutes. Yoder was able
to find the net again for Pettisville in the late going
to salvage a 2-2 tie for the Blackbirds. Connor Wyse
and Landon Roth provided the assists on the Yoder
goals.
St. Mary’s Memorial 4 Bryan 2
Tyler Manon scored both Bryan goals and Is-
sac Bowers had an assist on each goal in the home
loss for the Golden Bears. Reese Jackson recorded
6 saves in goal for Bryan who drops to 4-10-1 on
the season. The Bryan JV were also defeated by St.
Mary’s 5-0.
Other scores:
Rossford d. Swanton 5-2

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Evergreen Beats Patrick Henry For First Time Since 2006

PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF

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FOOTBALL Edon at halftime. Austin Kiess added a 48-yard scor-
ing run and Dylan Mason scored from 9 yards out
October 6th, 2017 to round out the Edon scoring. Brandt finished the
Evergreen 30 Patrick Henry 13 game 9/19 for 96 yards with two touchdowns and
Homecoming night was a successful one for the three interceptions. Edon was successful in the run-
Evergreen Vikings as they picked up their first win ning game with 204 yards as team led by Kiess with
over Patrick Henry since 2006. Hunter VanWert got 107 yards on 7 carries and a touchdown. Edon, now
Evergreen going offensively with a 63-yard touch- 2-2 in the league and 2-5 overall, travel to Ottawa
down run the first quarter for an early 7-0 lead. Af- Hills (3-1, 4-3) this week to take on the Green Bears.
ter PH scored in the second quarter it was VanWert
again this time going 49 yards for the score to make Edgerton 56 Antwerp 13
it 13-6 Vikings after the extra point was blocked. Edgerton bounced back in a big way after heart-
The Patriots scored with 1:39 left in the half and breaking losses the previous two weeks to Hicksville
the game was tied 13-13 as the teams headed to the and Tinora with two running backs going over 100
locker room. Evergreen went back on top in the third yards rushing on the night to get the win at Antwerp.
with an 8-yard touchdown pass from Jack Etue to It was quickly 21-0 Bulldogs after the first quarter
Free Canales to make the score 20-13 Evergreen. The thanks to a 58-yard run by Hunter Prince, a Colin
Vikings put the game away in the fourth with a 26- Gary interception return for a touchdown, and a
yard field goal by Nick Beemer and VanWert’s third Clayton Flegal to Issac Hamblin 13-yard touchdown
touchdown run of the night, this one covering 20 pass. Cameron Jordan started the second quarter
yards. The Evergreen running back finished with 227 with another interception return for a touchdown for
yards rushing on 24 carries and three touchdowns. the Bulldogs followed by Prince touchdown runs of
Etue went 7/13 passing for 159 yards and a touch- 7, 17, and 51 yards to make it 49-7 in favor of the
down while Grant Donnald caught two passes for 66 Bulldogs. With the OHSAA running clock rule imple-
yards. Evergreen (2-2 in the NWOAL, 3-4 overall) will mented in second half, the game moved quickly with
be at home again this week when they welcome in the Isaiah Canales adding a 56-yard touchdown run in
Wauseon Indians (2-2, 5-2). the third quarter to end the scoring for the night for
Edgerton. Prince would conclude the night with 194
Edon 32 Toledo Christian 7 yards rushing on 13 carries and four touchdowns
The Blue Bombers were able to overcome four while fellow running back Cameron Jordan had 9
turnovers to get the league win on the road. Edon totes covering 134 yards to go with his defensive
quarterback Carson Brandt threw two first half score. The Bulldogs ended the night with 404 yards
touchdown passes, the first one 52 yards to Travis of total offense, with 386 of those coming from the
Siebenaler and the second one a 9-yard strike to Kel- ground game. Edgerton (2-2 in the GMC, 5-2 overall)
by Sapp, both of those plays coming before and after returns home this week for Homecoming when the
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Swanton Bulldogs Take Down Patrick Henry

PHOTOS BY BILL O'CONNELL, STAFF

VOLLEYBALL 1 block, 1 assist, and 25 digs.

October 2nd, 2017 Other scores:
Swanton d. Patrick Henry 3-1
Wauseon 3 Lake 1 Evergreen d. Liberty Center 3-0
The Lady Indians moved their record to 14-4 with Wayne Trace d. Edgerton 3-0
a 25-19, 19-25, 25-19, 25-22 win on their home (7th grade volleyball)
floor. Chloe Lane was 10/10 serving with ace and Wauseon d. Liberty Center 2-0
11 digs, Maddy Martinez went 21/22 serving with Pettisville d. Stryker 2-1
an ace and 5 digs, Lexi Sauber was 10/12 serving, North Central d. Montpelier 2-0
11 digs, 36/40 hitting with 22 kills and 4 blocks, (8th grade volleyball)
and Madison Trejo went 18/21 serving with 4 aces, Stryker d. Pettisville 2-1
8 digs, 92/95 setting with 46 assists. The Wauseon North Central d. Montpelier 2-0
JV won their match also 25-18, 25-22 over Lake.

Other scores: October 5th, 2017
Evergreen d. Rossford 3-2
Swanton d. North Central 3-0 Montpelier 3 Fayette 0
(7th grade volleyball) The Lady Locos were a three-set winner over the
Wauseon d. Aversville 2-0 Lady Eagles 25-22, 25-23, 25-21 in BBC action. Jae-
(8th grade volleyball) lyn Lyons led Montpelier with 7 kills and 2 blocks
Wauseon d. Ayersville 2-1 while Rheanna Stoy added 7 kills and 13 digs. The
Lady Eagles were led by Mataya Rufenacht who was
October 3rd, 2017 17/18 serving, 5 aces, 13 digs, Brylee Riegsecker
10/10 serving, 2 aces, 4 kills, 18 assists, 8 digs, and
Pettisville 3 Stryker 0 Bailee Smith had one ace, one block, 7 kills, 13 digs
The Lady Blackbirds guaranteed themselves at with 13/13 serving. In the JV match, Montpelier de-
least a tie for the BBC championship with a 25-18, feated Fayette 2-1.
25-18, 25-12 win over the Stryker Panthers. Ken-
dal Pursel went 9/9 serving and had 20 assists, Pettisville 3 Hilltop 0
Jess Youse was 10/10 serving with 17 kills and 4 Jess Youse paced Pettisville by going 18/18 serv-
solo blocks, and Kyra Behnfeldt finished the match ing with 3 aces, 17 kills, and one block as the Lady
14/14 serving with one ace and 26 digs. Pettisville Blackbirds wrapped up an outright BBC champion-
is now 10-0 in the BBC with two league matches re- ship with their 25-17, 25-9, 25-9 win over Hilltop.
maining. In the junior varsity match, Pettisville im- Morgan Leppelmeier finished 22/23 serving with
proved to 13-6 overall and 9-1 in the BBC with a 2-0 4 aces, 5 digs, 8 kills, and Mauricea Crouch went
victory over the Lady Panthers. 12/12 serving with 2 aces and 15 assists. Aubrey
Wyse was 8/8 serving for Hilltop to go along with
Edon 3 Fayette 0 9 digs, Morgyn Siegel was 6/7 serving, 7 digs, 12
Claire Radabaugh recorded 59 assists and 15 kills, and Kendall Roth went 41/43 setting with 10
digs for the Lady Bombers as they improved their assists. The Lady Cadets won the JV match 25-19,
league record to 4-6 with a 25-14, 25-14, 26-24 win 22-25, 25-20.
over Fayette. Olivia Radabaugh added 23 digs, Rea- Other scores:
gan Gallehue had 47 assists and 12 digs, and Riley Swanton d. Hicksville 3-1
Bloir contributed 8 kills, 4 assists, and 12 digs. Ma- Stryker d. North Central 3-0
taya Rufenacht led the Lady Eagles with 22 digs to Evergreen d. Toledo Bowsher 3-0
go along with her 10/10 serving with one ace. Also (7th grade volleyball)
for Fayette, Brylee Riegsecker was 7/8 serving with Pettisville d. Hilltop 3-0
one and 17 assists, Bailee Smith went 9/11 serving North Central d. Stryker 2-1
with 2 aces, 7 kills, 9 digs, and Mia Sanford was 7/8 Wauseon d. Delta 2-0
serving with one ace, 2 kills, and 9 digs.

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FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM North Central moved into sole possession of sec- Pettisville d. Hilltop 2-0
ond place in the BBC at 7-2 in league play with 25- North Central d. Stryker 2-0
15, 19-25, 25-21, 26-24, win at home against the Wauseon d. Delta 2-0
Lady Locos. Jaelyn Lyons led the Lady Locos, who
are now 6-4 in the BBC, with 11 kills. North Central October 7th, 2017
also won the JV match by a 2-1 count.
Bryan 3 Hilltop 0
Wauseon 3 Bryan 1 Aubrey Wyse had 16 digs and was 3/3 serving for
The Wauseon winning streak is now at 12 games the Lady Cadets as they lost to Bryan in three sets
after a 25-18, 23-25, 25-23, 27-25 victory over the 13-25, 7-25, 14-25. Morgyn Siegel went 7/7 serving,
visitors from Bryan. Wauseon is now alone in second 7 digs, 3 kills, and Hannah Riley added 7 digs and 2
place in the NWOAL at 5-1 and are now 15-4 overall. kills. Hilltop also lost the JV match to Bryan in three
Lexi Sauber paced Wauseon by going 12/13 serving sets 25-22, 18-25, 12-25.
with one ace, 22/31 hitting with 17 kills, 6 digs, and
3 blocks. Madison Trejo was 104/105 setting with Hicksville 3 Edon 1
41 assists and 10 digs, and Karli Penrod was 18/18 Edon fell to 5-12 on the season after a 25-18, 10-
serving, 29/30 hitting with 10 kills. The Wauseon JV 25, 23-25, 20-25 loss to the Hicksville Lady Aces.
also picked a win over Bryan 2-1. Claire Radabaugh led the Lady Bombers with 83 as-
sists and 11 digs, Reagan Gallehue had 38 assists
Delta 3 Archbold 1 and 5 digs, and Jordan Runyan tallied 14 digs and
It was a big win on the road for Delta as they 2 assists.
knocked off the Archbold Blue Streaks 23-25, 25-17, Other scores:
25-17, 25-15 at the Thunderdome. Kinsey Finnen Springfield d. Wauseon 3-1
led the Lady Panthers with 3 aces, 23 kills, 19 digs, Archbold d. Rossford 2-0
while Abby Freeman added one ace, 5 kills, 43 as- Archbold d. Toledo Start 2-0
sists, and 11 digs. Raelyn Hutchison tallied 26 digs Swanton d. Cardinal Stritch 3-0
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Pettisville Boys & Girls Cross Country Win Hudson Invitational

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GIRLS TENNIS 0-6, 0-6, Paige Moden lost in second 2017 North Central
October 3rd, 2017 singles 1-6, 4-6, and Madi Rice lost in Junior High Fall Teams
third singles 1-6, 4-6. The first doubles
Wauseon 3 Whitmer 2 team of Sophia Stockham/Kate McK- PHOTOS PROVIDED
Wauseon dropped the singles ean fell 1-6, 1-6, and Julie Waldron/ NORTH CENTRAL 7TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL ... Back row: Macie Gendron, Kaytee Tom-
matches as Maddy Wendt lost in first Sierra Rupp were defeated in second blin, coach Kaitlyn Walker, Makinzy King, Erica Knapp. Front row: Kinsley Martin,
singles 2-6, 2-6 and Madi Rice was de- doubles by the score of 1-6, 1-6. Kendal Sutton, Rea Beck, Lillian Martin.
feated in second singles by a score of
3-6, 2-6. The Lady Indians came back Other scores:
to win all three doubles matches with Bryan d. Elida 5-0
Paige Moden/Sophia Stockham win-
ning 6-4, 7-6, Kate McKean/Sierra October 5th, 2017
Rupp were 4-6, 6-2, 10-8 winners and
Julie Waldron/Alizia Kudlica won 7-5, Division II Sectionals
4-6, 10-7. Belle Clark of Archbold opened
Sectional action in singles at Ottawa
Archbold 4 Toledo Scott 1 Hills High School against Katie Ferrel
The Lady Blue Streaks concluded of Bryan. Ferrel picked up the win 7-5,
their regular season with a win at 6-0 to advance while Callie Rohrs of
Scott to finish the year 8-6, the 3rd Archbold was defeated in her opening
consecutive winning season for Arch- match as well 1-6, 0-6 by Maddy Span-
bold. Belle Clark was victorious in first gler from Napoleon. Archbold’s Maggie
singles 2-6, 6-3, Callie Rohrs was de- Henry fell in the opening round losing
feated in second singles 3-6, 2-6, and to an opponent from Ottawa Hills 3-6,
Maggie Henry picked up the win in 0-6. The Archbold team of Melayna
third singles 6-4, 6-3. Archbold took Stuckey/Amanda Payne received a
both of the doubles matches with Me- bye to the second round where they
layna Stuckey/Amanda Payne win- defeated a team from Toledo Rogers
ning 6-1, 6-1 and the team of Leah 6-0, 6-0. In the third round, they fell
Miller and Elizabeth Mignin defeating to a team from Ottawa Hills 1-6, 1-6 to
the second doubles team from Toledo be eliminated. Leah Miller/ Elizabeth
Scott 6-2, 6-0. Mignin defeated Paige Moden/Sophia
Stockham of Wauseon 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 to
October 3rd, 2017 move on to the second round where
they beat a team from Rossford 6-2,
Oak Harbor 5 Wauseon 0 2-6, 6-2. In round three they took on
The Lady Indians wrapped up the Chloe McCashen/Sloane Brown of
regular season by falling at home to Bryan for the right to advance to Dis-
Oak Harbor on Senior Night. In a tricts. McCashen/Brown won easily
match that lasted over an hour, Mad- 6-1, 6-0 to advance to District play on
dy Wendt was defeated in first singles October 11th at Bowling Green State
University.

Varsity Girls Soccer sist also. NORTH CENTRAL 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL ... Back row: Lauren Balser, Jessie La-
October 2nd, 2017 Bryan 3 Evergreen 1 nabarger, Kendal Bonney, Kaitlyn Stembridge, Madison Brown. Front row: Erin Elser,
Kassidy Faler, Riley Brown, Alexia Miller. Not pictured: coach Doonie Fidler.
Archbold 5 Napoleon 0 Junior Kayla Arnold and senior Al-
Reagan Ramirez scored two first lye Minor provided the offense for the
half goals as the Lady Blue Streaks Lady Golden Bears who improved to
improved their record to 13-0 on the 3-1-1 in the NWOAL. Baylee Krupp
season with another shutout victory. added an assist for Bryan.
Emie Peterson recorded a hat trick (3
goals) in the second half to provide Other scores:
the winning margin. Macy Peterson, Delta d. Toledo Waite 9-0
Brooke Kohler, Kamryn Hostetler, and Swanton d. Wauseon 4-1
Chloe Nofziger each had an assist.
October 5th, 2017
October 3rd, 2017 Bryan 2 Defiance 2

Archbold 4 Liberty Center 0 The Lady Golden Bears played to a
This NWOAL tilt was a tight one 2-2 deadlock against the visitors from
through the first half as the match Defiance. Alissa DeWitt scored the
was 0-0 at the midway point. Chloe first Bryan goal, on an assist by Allye
Nofziger broke the scoring drought at Minor. Minor accounted for the other
the 37:55 mark of the second half to Bryan goal on an assist from McKenna
put the Lady Blue Streaks on top 1-0. Grube.
Kamryn Hostetler, Andi Peterson, and
Emie Peterson each added a goal as Other scores:
Archbold pulled away for the win to Swanton d. Kalida 2-1
improve to 14-0 on the season, 5-0 in
the NWOAL. Nofziger, Emie Peterson, October 7th, 2017
and Andi Peterson each tallied an as-
Scores:
Delta d. Otsego 4-0
Ottawa Hills d. Evergreen 2-1

“THE VILLAGE REPORTER”
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

NORTH CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH GOLF ... Front (R-L Kneeling) Kane Loney, Ryan
Pfund. Middle (R-L) Mason Sanford, Madison Braun, Colin Patten. Back (R-L) Zach
Hayes, Coach Taylor, Stephen Traxler.

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is Kaiden Bedsole of the Archbold is Elizabeth Sauder of the Pettisville Brandi Schofield, Kassidy Faler, Mario Marmolejo. Back (R-L) Baylee Joice, Domi-
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the previous record of 57. Also with October 7th in a time of 19:49.89.
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2017 Bryan Junior High Fall Teams

PHOTOS PROVIDED BRYAN JUNIOR HIGH BOYS CROSS COUNTRY ... Front row: Nathan Hess, Aid-
BRYAN 7TH GRADE FOOTBALL ... Front row: Landon Heller, Brody Devlin, Tyler Spi- en Andrews, Tyler Wolff, Jaydon Daniels. Back row: Coach Cummins, Evan Cox,
sak, Tayson Deckrosh, Trevor Mason, Lane Hurlbert, Ryan Dunn. Middle row: Dylan Ethan Psurny, Joshuah Taylor, Quinn Brown, Wyatt Garza, Coach Schlosser.
Dominique, Kayden Hageman, Connor Wittler, Elijah Breckler, Cole Bolton-Sell, Jayden
Woolace. Back row: Ayden Pelz, Rylan Garza, Zain Bell, Landon Shilling, Colbrin Miley,
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Noah Phillips, Corbin Shepherd, AJ Martinez, Jackson Miller. Middle Row: Conor en Andrews, Tyler Wolff, Jaydon Daniels. Back row: Coach Cummins, Evan Cox,
Brown, Jayden Hug, Nick Herold, Craig Jackson, Carter Brown, Ashtyn Frederick, Tra- Ethan Psurny, Joshuah Taylor, Quinn Brown, Wyatt Garza, Coach Schlosser.
vis Rosendaul, Blake Grube. Back row: Coach Miller, Trenton Wolfe, Matt Johnson,
Bryce Dietsch, Kellen Rigg, Joey Douglas, Preston Boroff, Lukas Newcomer, Brady Foth, 2017 Fayette Eagles
Jaylin Damron, Coach Bostelman

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Parker, Kierstyn Bherns, Elizabeth Thiel, Hailey Wallace. Back row: Coach Deckrosh,
Allie Redhead, Kaci Alspaugh, Crystal Fillman, Blayze Langenderfer, Maya Keil, Tristyn
Durdel

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Vanderveer, Janessa Winseman, coach Barb Figgins

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2017 Delta Jr. High Fall Teams 2017 Stryker Jr. High Fall Teams

PHOTOS PROVIDED
DELTA 7TH GRADE FOOTBALL ... Back: Coach Ruple, Phillip Smithers, Luke Wolpert,
Dylan Stricker, Nolan Risner, Connor Bates, Holden Barnes, Jerremiah Wolford, Bryce
Gillen, Bryar Knapp, Coach Nagel. Front: James Ruple, Ethan Funk, Kyle Baumhower,
Cory Savage, Aiden McQuillin, Kian Moore, Luke Schlatter, Malachi Limpf, Aiden Gage,
Aaden Koder, Evan Hanefeld, Adam Matthews

PHOTOS BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF

STRYKER 7th GRADE VOLLEYBALL ... Back row from left, Gabby Ramon, Macy
Shumaker, Kaitlyn Myers and coach; front row: Ashlee Lyons, Maddy Miehls and
Sage Woolace.

DELTA 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL ... Back Row: Coach Tenney, Madison Marr, Joshua
Tresnan Reighard, Austin Kohlhofer, Rollin Robinson, Aiden Harris, Brenden Sheely,
Michael Mena, Zane Shindorf, Coach Lintermoot. Front: Shawn Cook, Austin McQuillin,
Evan Perry, Rylee Hanefeld, Dakota Davis, Ryan Helton, AJ Gonzalez, Kalvin Tenney,
Alex Hodge.

STRYKER 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL ... Back row: Victoria Bost, Serenity Busta-
mante, Brianna Breier, Bailey Short, Mallori Blevins, Coach Laurin Wyse. Front
row: Lexi Roth, Sydney Fether, (unidentified) and Hayle Fulk.

DELTA 7TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL ... Back: Gretchen Culler, Taylor Riebesehl, Jade VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY Kate Stuber was 8th (21:14.21), Kelly
Druschel, Anna Syverson, Addison Conners, Sydney Todd, Sophia Burres, Coach Re- Miller placed 9th (21:32.51), and Sar-
inbolt . Front: Ciarra Flickinger, Gigi Clausen, Aizlynn O’Brien, Khloe Weber, Marissa October 7th, 2017 ah Foor was 16th (22:18.55). The rest
DeSantos, Reagan Simon, Jaydyn Friedman of the boy’s results in the 5,000 me-
DELTA 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL ... Back: Ashley Gill, Dianne Eckenrode, Sydney Fostoria Invitational ters Division 4 race were as follows: 4.
Smith, Jersey Irelan, Taylor Yevtich, Jessica Erd, Alyesa Brown, Coach Black. Front: Bryan and Swanton cross country North Central 132 (18. Coleton Beres
Reily Underwood, Madison Savage, Abby Ford, Faith Smith, Alania Sintobin, Kyiah teams took part in the Fostoria Invi- 18:45.44, 19. Blake Sakos 18:46.74,
Burke, Tatum Tolson tational on a warmer than usual Oc- 23. Josh Wehrle 19:04.59, 37. Zach
tober Saturday morning. For the girls Turner 20:01.75, 57. Ben Turner
DELTA MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEER ... Back: Coach Gillen, Kaitlyn Warner, Cheyenne Red division, Bryan placed fourth with 21:09.85), 6. Fayette 149 (14. Brett
Lake, Chloe Sharples, Coach Stickley. Front: Arielle Bernal, Maddie Tack, Layla Stickley 133 points led by Audrey Zimmerman Merillat 18:36.23, 20. Tyrese Pearson
DELTA MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY ... Back: Peyton Rabara, Emma Cox, Bai with her second-place finish in a time 18:49.64, 32. Eli Eberly 19:38.27, 53.
Champada, Gabreylla Kosier Rettig, Leigh Morris, Summer Bates, Gabriela Ford, Vic- of 20:37.50. Addie Oberlin was 17th Jacob Garrow 20:52.41 54. Jake Meyers
toria Hall, Coach Frey. Front: Tristan Mylnarek, Paul McQueen, Koby Albring, Shane (21:50.6), Margo Morr placed 27th 20:56.41). The rest of the girl’s results
Kruger, Carson Chiesa, Kalvin Tenney Not Pictured: Kian Moore, Coach Reighard (22:40.09), Adrienne Struble came from the 5,000 meters Division 4 race
home 30th (22:43.47, and Brittney were as follows: 7. North Central 153
Willis was 65th (24:39.24). Swanton’s (15. Emma Zenz 22:02.77, 30. Chloe
top finisher was Natalie Newman in Baker 24:04.64, 46. Michelle Sierra
36th (23:16.69). In the boy’s red di- 25:51.10, 58. Madelyn Scott 27:20.31,
vision race, Bryan placed 6th in the 66. Stephanie Loney 30:00.79). Fay-
team standings with 186 while Swan- ette-no team score (19. Amber Ganoa
ton finished 12th with 328. Bryan was 22:53.52, 38. Zoee Keiser 25:05.66,
led by Austin Johnson who placed 41. Miah Beauregard 25:15.18, 47. Jil-
13th (17:46.15), Eric Gendron in lian Figgins 25:56.84). The 5,000 me-
31st (18:16.49), Ethan Cox was 37th ters Division 2/3 boys race was won
(18:26.88), Andrew Knight in 45th by Kyle Vernot in a time of 16:30.33 to
(18:41.20), and Parker Rosebrook in help the Indians to a second-place fin-
67th (19:19.48). The Bulldogs top plac- ish overall with 98 points. He was fol-
er was Brett Bettinger who finished 9th lowed by Josh Lowry in 4th (16:56.34),
with a time of 17:37.36. He was fol- Michael Cheezan in 5th (17:19.68),
lowed by Tyler Boyd in 93rd (20:22.30), Braden Vernot in 19th (18:04.17), and
Tommy Chonko 105th (20:44.49), and Layton Wilson in 70th (19:39.33). The
Blake Szalapski in 118th with a time of rest of the boy’s Division 2/3results
21:14.65. The Junior High boys red di- were as follows: 15. Delta 403 (48.
vision race was won by Joshua Taylor Nickolas Sherick 19:06.36, 56. Walker
of Bryan with a time of 11:46 as Bryan Sniegowski 19:20.86, 86. Jarod Kurf-
placed second as a team. The Bryan iss 19:58.50, 89. Ian Turi 20:02.09,
junior high girls placed 5th as a team 138. Jarred Marquez 21:50.72),
with Delilah Taylor their top placer in 21. Evergreen 493 (83. Alex Majew-
sixth place with a time of 13:48.85. ski 19:54.18, 117. Chandler Ruetz
20:55.39, 120. Kyle Smith 21:03.54,
Antwerp Invitational 121. Nick Hassen 21:06.45,125. Tom-
The Edgerton Bulldogs boys team my Pollard 21:16.21), 22. Montpelier
ran to a third-place finish with 74 568 (58. Daniel Belknap 19:22.90
points as both Tyson Curry and Coby 94. Dylan Eitniear 20:10.95, 135.
Jones finished in the top 10 individu- Thomas Jay 21:35.65, 151. Gage Cri-
ally. Curry was 7th in a time of 18:10 senberry 22:34.61, 164. Daniel Banks
while Jones placed 8th in a time of 24:15.28). The girl’s Division 2/3 re-
18:20. Eric Gruver was 18th (18:50), sults were as follows: 6. Wauseon 200
Connor Thiel was 23rd (19:02), and (18. Hanna Richer 21:35.14, 38. Jo-
Josh Apt place 26th (19:22). For the sephine Callan 22:54.66, 39. Brooke
Lady Bulldogs, they finished first as Schuette 22:54.90, 45. Natasha Miller
a team in the girl’s standings with 37 23:06.84, 67. Megan Carroll 24:31.22),
points. Edgerton’s top placer was Ste- 7. Evergreen 201 (2. Sarah Schwan
fanie Thiel in third at 22:18, followed 19:45.73, 17. Kennedy Keller 21:33.05,
by Hanna Hug in 6th (22:36), Madi- 36. Grace Bryson 22:44.32, 73. Katie
son Freeman in 8th (22:44), Rebecca Fritsch 24:42.13, 81. Ashley Garlick
Schroeder placed 14th (23:06), and Ra- 25:20.10), 10. Montpelier 299 (7. Jac-
chael Schroeder finished 18th (24:04). queline Carlson 20:29.63, 41. Brinn
The junior high boy’s race had Arch- Miller 23:02.90, 75. Lyndsi Engles
bold finish 3rd and Edgerton place 24:48.51, 83. Tristen Bexten 25:24.39,
5th. The Blue Streaks top placer was 108. Emily Fritsch 26:47.28), 14. Delta
Landon Stamm in 6th (12:17), and the 352 (19. Jenna Hallet 21:36.18, 35.
Bulldogs top finisher was Cole Meyer in Grace Sonick 22:43.76, 69. Keirsten
31st (13:22). The junior high girls race Culler 24:35.29, 114. Izabella White
had Edgerton placing 2nd in the team 27:24.06, 149. Meg Allen 38:06.83).
standings led by Natalie Kellogg with a The junior high boys team title went
7th place finish in a time of 14:08. to the Wauseon Indians with 115
points followed by Fayette with 146,
Hudson Invitational Delta was 7th with 236, and Montpe-
It was a clean sweep for the Pet- lier placed 19th with 481. Elijah Lerma
tisville cross country teams as they of Fayette won the boys event with a
brought home first place team finishes time of 10:49.63. For the junior high
in both the boys and girls standings girls, Delta was the top placer as a
of the 5,000 meters Division 4 races. team from the area coming home 7th
The boys finished with 67 points led with 234 points. Pettisville was 9th at
by Max Lepplemeier in 5th with a time 259 points, Fayette was 12th at 327
of 17:31.53, Logan Rufenacht was 7th points, Wauseon finished 15th with
(17:41.52), Jaret Rychener placed 12th 347, and Evergreen was 19th at 437
(18:31.20), and Jacob Myers was 28th points. Kayla Glecker of Evergreen was
(19:19.84). The girls team took the top the top individual runner from the area
spot with 34 points as they had the top finishing 4th with a time of 13:20.23
two finishers individually with senior and Fayette’s Chloe Merillat was right
Elizabeth Sauder winning the race in behind her in 5th at 13:21.50.
a time of 19:49.89, and fellow senior
Nichole Foor taking second at 19:55.64.

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Montpelier Parks & Recreation Soccer Teams

CRUSH ... Front: William Friend, Chad Lautermilch, Rowen Saneholtz Middle: Pip- BLAZERS ... Front: Bailey Abrams, Masen Boles, Stefanie Wade. Middle: Tyler Lock-
er JoHantgen, Katelin Shadbolt, Aislinn McGee, Trenton Eitniear, Rowan Brown wood, Hannah Martin, Payten Hall, Kameron Sisco, Janessa Humbarger. Back:
Back: Coach Dan McGee Missing: Coach Brent Saneholtz Coaches Tara & Vince Hargis, Coach Mandi Sisco.

FIRE ... Front: Luke Musser, Shelby Lockwood, Audrey Shadbolt Middle: Jarron
Dohner, Journey Kowssarie, Rylan JoHantgen, Liam Hillard, Olivia Stefanelli, Isaac
Musser Back: Coach Nathan Musser Missing: Linzee Callaway
GREEN LIZARDS ... Front: Zella Morgan, Bentley May, Sidney King Middle: Nolan
Gibbs, Alivia Whitney, Tripp Nester, Jayce Feeney Back: Coach Josh May Missing:
Cianna Shoup, Coach Rob Gibbs
CLASH ... Front: Zoe Uribes, Emma Uyttenhove, Austin Brunt Middle: Kelsie Bumb,
Emma Dauwalter, Jada Uribes, Sawyer Rademacher, Cedric Taylor Back: Coaches
Lorielle Bible & Angela Hillard Missing: Drake & Owen Sommer

HEAT ... Front: Darius Ross, Phoenix Brown, Ileannah Taylor, Raiden Rezabek
Middle: Kyler Stoy, Greyson Saneholtz, Jacee Altaffer, Meara McGee, Wade Mauk,
Kaida Feeney Back: Coaches Todd Altaffer & Dan McGee Missing: Coach Brent
BLUE THUNDER ... Front: Jameson Frank, Charlotte Frank, Izibella Harrington. Saneholtz
Middle: Paige French, Mya Moore, Tyce Fleurkens, Parker Stump, Braxton Henry
Back: Coach Chase Henry Missing: Jaden Cape, Coach Kristyl Fleurkens ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ON PAGE 43

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Montpelier Parks & Recreation Soccer Teams

KNIGHTS ... Front: Brynn Richmond, Xavier Eidenier, Kaydence O’Connor Middle:
Morgan Bechtol, Kamarie Kelly, Emett Esterline, Skyler Whitney Back: Coaches
Joy Richmond & Tom Bechtol Missing: Patrick Callaway

PHOTOS PROVIDED

YELLOW JACKETS ... Front: Myleigh Dye, Tayla Dohner, Tripp Shepard Middle:
Abel Stoy, Aidyn Williams, Merci Esterline, Sophia Frisby Back: Coach Drew Shepa-
rd Missing: Kayson Downs, Jaelyn Houk, Coach Justin Houk

ORANGE RACERS ... Front: Twilla Weitzel, Jullian Dohner, Alaina Tietsort Middle:
Landon Allen, Elijah Manley, Bailey Lash, Braxton Brown, Addy Hendricks.Back:
Coaches Jenni & Earl Tietsort Missing: Ali Kline-Parker

WIZARDS ... Front: Adan Malone, Khloe Woodford Middle: Jesse Hand, Emme Mill-
er, Alyvia Repp, Mason Allen Back: Coach Craig Hand Missing: David Kline-Parker
& Coach Vincent Kline-Parker
RED ROVERS ... Front: Liam Hillard, Libby Brigle, Grace Saneholtz Middle: Bent-
ley Kupersmith, Eliza Higgins, Xavier Mason, Emmitt Ramos, Izayah Wolfenbarger
Back: Coaches Angela Hillard and Nick Ramos Missing: Gauge Smith

POWER ... Front: Brenton Wheeler, Joseph Sparks, Gauge Nester, Alex Geren, Jess PURPLE HORNETS ... Front: Rilee Abrams, Kinley Bechtol, Austin Priest, Allyson
Hendricks Middle: Coach Amanda Miller, Avery Thompson, Kailee Kelly, Macy Mill- Prasser Middle: Dawson Fedderke, Trevor Fikel, Xander McKibben, Nathan Priest,
er, Bobbie Kreischer, Alexis May, Coach Josh May Kolbee Thomas Back: Coach Tom Bechtol Missing: Coach Randy Priest

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