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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11TH, 2018 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 10 EDITION 15

THIS WEEK IN Swanton American Legion United Way Surpasses
Celebrates National Goal In Williams County
TvHIELLAGE reporter
Vietnam War Veterans Day By: James Pruitt CHAIRPERSONS ... Pictured are the 2017 Fundraising
Jurors Want Death For THE VILLAGE REPORTER Chairpersons Allyn and Makenzie Luce. The United
Fulton County's James Worley PHOTO PROVIDED Way of Williams County was able to meet their fund-
Local agencies depen- raising goal for 2017.
•••• VIETNAM ... Veterans Tim Meyer (US Air Force) from dent on assistance from
Ohio Jobless Rate Dips the Fulton County Veterans Services Office and highly the United Way in Wil-
decorated Tim Mathes (US Army) of Bryan. liams County can breathe
•••• a little bit as the agency
Hilltop Students Partipate In reached its fundraising
goal.
District Science Day
•••• The UWWC met the
2017 goal and then some
Wauseon Announces Latest with a total through March
Academic Hall Of Fame Class of $365,021.93. The goal
had been $360,000.
••••
Delta Village Council Starts The annual campaign
is conducted primarily
Process For Park Levy during the fall and winter
Renewal, Additional Park months and concludes in
Funding May Be Required March of each year. This
year’s total of $365,021.93
•••• includes proceeds from
Long Steps Down special events.
From Superintendent's
Position At Hilltop The chairs for this
year’s campaign, Allyn
•••• and Makenzie Luce of
Metamora Council Oks Florence Townshiop and
Purchase Of Larger Trailer representing, respectively,
Atenloh, Brink & Co. and
S SReporter Bryan City Schools , were
PORT pleases with the results
of the drive. “This cam-
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION paign has meant a great tion and actually help the for additional funds. A
deal to both of us,” the cause in a more meaning- committee of community
Archbold Travels To Hilltop & Blanks The Cadets 10-0 United Way quoted the ful way. members will review re-
couple in a press release. quests for undesignated
VIEW ALL PHOTOS OF THIS EVENT FOR On March 29, 1973, the last American combat sol- “The services it provides “We decided it was time funds and recommend to
FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM diers left Vietnam and returned home, effectively end- to numerous individuals for us to step up and truly the board of directors the
ing what was the most unpopular war fought in this and families in our com- help out,” Allyn Luce said. awarding of grants based
PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF country’s history. It was waged primarily in the 1960s, munities are second to The Luces believe the or- upon prioritized commu-
a decade in which the memories of World War II were none. Seeing the entire ganization helps many dif- nity needs throughout the
Alex Slattman Of Wauseon still fresh in the minds of many Americans and, even county from individuals, ferent entities throughout region.
Signs With Lourdes University fresher, the thoughts of the over 54,000 countrymen families, and businesses the county. Even if some-
who died in the Korean War. come together to support one hasn’t had to use “All the funds stay local
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS INSIDE ON PAGE 24 one another is what liv- their programs personally, and go toward improving
The 1960s also saw America lose a president, a ing in Williams County is they probably know some- the quality of life of indi-
Dani Hickey Inducted To presidential candidate and a civil rights leader to as- all about. Thank you to one who has had to use viduals and families here
Bryan USBC Hall Of Fame sassination as the fighting in Southeast Asia intensi- everyone for supporting the programs supported in the Williams County,”
fied, opposition to the civil rights movement generated this worthwhile cause. It by United Way. “This an Matthew Brown, president
PHOTO PROVIDED violence and the country become more and more divid- takes each and every one organization made up of of the United Way Board
WRESTLING SIGNING ... Alex Slattman recently committed to continue his educa- ed. America was, essentially, at war with itself. Many of us to make this place neighbors helping neigh- of Directors said. In addi-
tion and wrestling career at Lourdes University (NAIA) in Sylvania, Ohio. Pictured people vented their anger and frustration with the special.” bors,” Makenzie Luce tion to funding 33 health
are: Front row-Jennifer Bowen (mother), Alex Slattman, Mike Slattman (father). country’s leaders through demonstrations that turned said. “That is the premise and human service pro-
Back row-Brian Bowen (step-father), Wauseon Head Wrestling Coach Mike Ritter, violent and riots that turned deadly. Unfortunately, The family have been behind the organization.” grams in the county, the
Lourdes Head Wrestling Coach Dock Kelly III, Charlotte Slattman (step-mother). longtime donors to the local United Way also co-
CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 United Way, but this was Other campaign team ordinates a wide variety of
Boys Golden Bears with 6-1, 6-1 win over their first time being in- members included Tom programs including Dolly
Tennis their opponents from Napoleon. volved with fundraising. Herman, Mike Kurivial, Parton’s Imagination Li-
A belief that actions mean and 2016 chairs, Jim and brary, the We Care Cabi-
April 2nd, 2018 April 5th, 2018 so much more than words Gloria Gilcher. The mis- net, pork and beef pro-
drove them to become sion of the United Way, cessing for food pantries,
Wauseon 3 Ottawa-Glandorf 2 Wauseon 5 Rossford 0 new chairpersons. Although which serves all of Wil- Let Them Play Fund, and
The Indians won all three singles Tristan Uribes, Connor Hicks, and they had been contribu- liams County, is to im- other community-based
matches in their win at home over the Brandon Krutz were all victorious in PHOTO PROVIDED tors, they never took ac- prove the quality of life initiatives.
Titans of Ottawa-Glandorf. Tristan their single match as Wauseon im- INDUCTION ... Dani Hickey was inducted into the Bryan USBC Hall of Fame within the community by
Uribes picked up the win in 1st singles proved their record to 3-0 on the sea- on March 31, 2018. The award was preseEnxtceludsibveylyKaatthy Miller, the Bryan connecting volunteers, or- Last year, the health
7-5, 6-2 and Evan Kost was a winner son. Uribes took the 1st singles match USBC Youth Director. ganizations, and resourc- and human service net-
in three sets in 2nd singles by a score 6-0, 6-0, Hicks was dominant in 2nd es to advance education, work supported by the
of 5-7, 6-4, 6-2. Conner Hicks earned singles with 6-0. 6-0 win and Krutz income, and health. United Way provided ser-
the final Wauseon point of the match took 3rd singles 6-2, 6-1. vice to more than $30,000
with his victory in 3rd singles 6-3, 6-2. The funds raised from people throughout Wil-
Archbold 5 Ayersville 0 this campaign will be allo- liams County.
Bryan 4 Napoleon 1 The Bluestreaks won every set and cated to local community
Bryan improved to 2-0 on the sea- only dropped one game as they won partner agencies based James can be reached at
son by winning four of the five match- easily over Ayersville. Erik Short, Luke on donor designations [email protected]
es against the Wildcats. Keegan Mc- McQuade, and Brad Diller all won and agency applications
Cashen won in 1st singles 6-3, 6-4, their singles matches by the score of
Issac Bowers won in 2nd singles 6-3, 6-0, 6-0. In 1st doubles, Denver Beck
6-0, and Eric Gendron captured a win and Devin Witte were 6-1, 6-0 winner
in 3rd singles 6-1, 6-3. The 2nd dou- while the team of SonSon Nafziger and
bles team of Will Jackson and Bran- Josiah Kindinger were victorious 6-0,
don Reiser were also victorious for the 6-0.

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Hilltop Students Raise Monies
For Honor Flight Veteran

By: James Pruitt When he returned, Williams and his fellow Archbold Alters Tax
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Student Council members brainstormed
ideas to raise money until they settled on
Hilltop High School Senior Chase Wil- the Slime Time from the old Nickelodeon
liams presents West Unity American Le- program as part of his senior project.
gion Post 669 Commander Perry Marvin
with a check for $979.04 to pay for a vet- Williams will attend Bowling Green
eran and a chaperone on an Honor Flight State University in the fall and wants to
to Washington D.C. The Student Council become a pilot.
raised the money from other classes with
the “winning” teachers getting slimed by The post will announce the winner
the students at a recent assembly. soon. The effort needed to raise $800 for
the veteran and chaperone, so the remain-
Chase Williams got the idea to raise der will help offset costs of the trip.
money for the Honor Flight after he at-
tended Buckeye Boys State last summer. James can be reached at
[email protected]

Break For Con Agra

PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF By: James Pruitt a Tree City for 2017, according to the
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Arbor Day Foundation. The council
STUDENT COUNCIL ... Shown are: Teryn Ganster, Emmi Ryan, Zakk Horton, amended legislation to authorize the vil-
Kendall Roth, Johnnie Roth, Chase Williams, Perry Marvin (American Legion Post Income tax receipts are down slightly lage to grant a refundable credit of 55
#669), Zoi Bauer, Baiden Jones, Hannah Riley, Jaden Rising, Laurynn Wieland. compared to last year in Archbold, city percent of new payroll taxes to Con Agra
Missing from photo: Hannah Reamsnyder and Beau Zuver. documents show. The city has collected of from 2018-2024. In return, the com-
$1.122,824 through March 31, as op- pany will agree to remain in town for 10
posed to $1,126,699 for the same period years.
last year. Withholding taxes are up, but
business taxes are down. James can be reached at
[email protected]
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Local Obituaries

Howard Torrence (1923 - 2018) Joseph Carollo (1958 - 2018) Eldon Cupp (1930 - 2018)

(Member of Christ United Methodist Church) (Resident of Stryker) (Korean War Veteran)

Howard H. Torrence, age Joseph B. Carollo, He was born on Decem-
94, formerly from Archbold, age 59, of Stryker, Ohio ber 15, 1930 in Corbin,
Ohio, passed away on April passed away early Tues- Kentucky to William L.
1, 2018 in Toledo, Ohio. day morning, April 03, and Ida M. (Hill) Cupp.
Born in Toledo, Ohio on No- 2018, in Defiance Re- In 1948 Eldon graduated
vember 22, 1923, Howard gional Medical Center, from Williamsburg High
graduated from Pemberville Defiance, Ohio. He was School in Kentucky, he
High School in 1942 before born September 30, then received his Associ-
enlisting in the Army Signal 1958 in Chicago Heights, ates Degree in Manage-
Corp. of the U.S. Army. IL to the late John S. and ment from the University
Dorothy Jane (Vale) Car- of Toledo. He proudly
Howard married Janice ollo. He married Karen served his country in the
Guthrie on December 27, Sue Thomas on May 15, United States in the 5th
1942 before being deployed 1982 and she survives. Joe was a machinist, em- Division of Marine Corps
to Europe, where he spent ployed by Federal Signal Corporation prior to his VETERAN during the Korean War.
disability.
V E T E R A N time in England, France, Survivors include his wife, Karen S. Carollo, of On March 11, 1954 he
Germany and Austria as an Stryker, Ohio. Children, Catrina and her spouse, married Edith Joyce Riddle and she survives.
attachment of the 8th Air Charles Wright, and their children, Brentley, Eldon retired from Teledyne Aviation and Engineer-
Force. He enjoyed a career as a businessman, as own- Brooke, Brenden Wright, of Montpelier, Ohio. Sa- ing in Toledo as a Precision Machinist in 1980 after 24
er of Howard’s Electronic Supply in Toledo from 1948 to brina Carollo and spouse, Joshua Bybee, and their years. Reverend Eldon Cupp was also a Church of God
1968 and the Best Western Hotel in Wauseon from 1969 child, Morgan Bybee, of Napoleon, Ohio. Saman- Minister for 8 years in the Lambertville, Michigan area.
to 1986. tha Wakefield, and spouse, Michael Wakefield, and He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Edith; two
their children, Alex Carollo and Wyatt Wakefield, of sons, Dennis L. Cupp Sr., of Archbold and Delbert
Howard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather Bryan, Ohio. Sister, Kathleen Carollo, of Stryker, (Shelly) Cupp of Toledo; one daughter Cheryl (John)
and great-grandfather. Until his death, he was a member Ohio and her children, Jonathon and Brian Thom- Lehsten of Toledo; ten grandchildren and seventeen
of Christ United Methodist Church in Wauseon, as well as. Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Suzanne great grandchildren.
as an active member of the Wauseon Rotary Club. He (Thomas) Skaroulis and husband, Sakis, Dennis Eldon was preceded in death by his parents, one
took pleasure in becoming a pilot and taking his family Thomas, Barbara Backlund, Linda Atlas and hus- grandchild, four brothers and one sister. Memorial
on short trips in his Beechcraft Musketeer. The life-long band, Jack. Merlyn Thomas and wife, Patty. Nu- contributions may be given to the Montpelier Senior
traveler also stayed active throughout recent years walk- merous nieces and nephews and cousins. Center.
ing, biking and helping others in the community. Joe is preceded in death by parents and a brother,
John T. Carollo, in 1984. Reporter
Howard is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 Celebration of Joe’s life will be held in the Summer www.thevillagereporter.com
years, Janice, parents henry and Cecil Torrence and of 2018 at Joe and Karen Carollo’s residence. Floral
brother, Glen Torrence. He is survived by sons Terry arrangements or other remembrance mementos may YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE FOR WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY, OHIO
(Kim) Torrence of Boise, Idaho, and Tim (Janice) Torrence be delivered to the Carollo residence in Stryker, Ohio.
of Warsaw, Indiana; daughters Trudy (Roger) Noblit of N. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lu- NORTHWEST OHIO COVERAGE AREAS
Ridgeville, Ohio and Tracy (Alan) Cox of Toledo; grandchil- pus Foundation. Online condolences may be given
dren Corry (Tom) Ritzert, Jason (Anna) Torrence, Jennifer at www.grisierfh.com. REGULATION & POLICY:
(Scott) Carner, Jennifer (Garth) Bishop, and Morgan Cox; Arrangements entrusted to Grisier Funeral Home,
great-grandchildren Dominick Brafford, Evelyn, Lucy and Stryker, Ohio. * “The Village Reporter” holds the right to refuse service and/or deter-
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be left for the family at www.grisierfh.com. The Edgar- April 4, 2018, at Genesis tion of the publisher/editor with respect given to opinion, yet protection
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gler Candy Company as a balanced format. “The Village Reporter” makes every effort to stay neu-
Connie Stiriz (1941 - 2018) Dum-Dum spinner for 38 tral in political and other debatable issues. It is the desire of the com-
years and had worked at pany to print facts and allow our readers to process information, draw-
(V.F.W. Auxillary Member) the former Ruth’s Restau- ing their own opinions.
rant in Bryan. Virginia * Newspaper counter sales are available throughout Williams and Ful-
Connie L. Conklin- attended Eastland Bap- ton Counties in Northwest Ohio.
Milliman-Stiriz, age 77 of tist Church in Bryan. She * Newspaper deadline for submitting news releases, sports statistics
Wauseon, passed away at was a true homemaker, enjoying gardening, and can- and advertisements stands at the Friday prior to publication by 5:00
her residence on April 4, ning, she was an outstanding cook and could always p.m.
2018. She retired from be counted on to bake and decorate cakes for friends * “The Village Reporter” publishes 49 editions per year with two non
Koncor Industries in 2003 and family. She also enjoyed playing horseshoes and print weeks during the summer and one non print week around the
after 30 years of employ- bowling on the Ball and Chain and Tuesday Matinee holidays.
ment. leagues in Bryan.
Virginia was born on January 9, 1937, in Tazewell 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio
Connie was born in County, Virginia, the daughter of Clayton and Herma Open: Mon. - Fri. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m).; Sat. (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
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Richard Stiriz, and he preceded her in death in 2000. of Pioneer; grandsons, Tyson Gilbert, of Stryker, Colin Buy A Newspaper Copy At:
She was a member of Emmaus Lutheran Church and a (Lauren) Gilbert, of Delphi, Indiana and Spencer Dur-
member of the V.F.W. Auxillary. Connie was also active ham, of Marion, Indiana and a sister, Betty (William) STRYKER EDGERTON
with the Boy Scouts for 6 years. Ramsey, of Bryan. She was preceded in death by Stryker Main Stop Main Stop, C-Store
Surviving are children; Robert Milliman of Heath,Ohio, her parents; husband; infant sister, Lois Brown and
Matthew (Anni) Milliman of Stryker, Kitty Ann (Randy) brothers, Charles “Bud” Brown and Joe Bill Brown. WEST UNITY WAUSEON
Kinder of Napoleon, Patsy (Vern) Vogel of Archbold, Memorials are requested to an organization of the Valero, Shamrock, Chief Supermarket,
Douglas (Sheila) Stiriz of Wauseon, and James (Chris) donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to and the Marathon, Walmart
Stiriz of Delta. She is also survived by step-children; online register may be signed at www.krillfuneralser- Dollar General Courtview Mart Shell,
Anthony (Sherrie) Stiriz of Toledo, LuAnn Stiriz of Bir- vice.com. FAYETTE Circle K, Dollar General
mingham, Alabama, Bonnie Stiriz of Live Oak, Texas,
15 grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, 8 great-grand- Mildred Peck (1935 - 2018) Circle K, Main Stop, PIONEER/HOLIDAYCITY
children and 10 step-great-grandchildren. Her sister, Dollar General Main Stop, Village Market,
Bernita (Harold) Grime of Napoleon and brother, John (Member of Faith United Methodist Church) ARCHBOLD
(Cathy) Conkiln of Stryker, along with many nieces and Valero, Dollar General,
nephews also survive. Mildred A. Peck, 82 years, of Bryan, passed away Super Value, Hutch’s Marathon,
Besides her parents and husband, she is preceded in early, Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Genesis HealthCare- EDON / BLAKESLEE
death by 3 brothers; William Conklin, Horton Conklin Bryan Center, where she had been a resident the past Rite Aid, Circle K,
and Elmer Conklin, along with her favorite canine and two month. Dollar General, Pop Shop Slattery
best friend forever, Hammer. Shamrock
The family suggests memorial contributions in Con- Mildred was born December 27, 1935 in Payne, DELTA LYONS
nie’s memory be directed to Emmaus Lutheran Church Ohio, the daughter of the late LeRoy and Hattie Ad- Dollar General, Kwik Stop Main Stop
or the Fulton County Humane Society. Those wishing to ams. She was a 1953 graduate of Convoy High SWANTON
place an online condolence may do so at www.grisierfh. School. Mildred was a stay at home mother while her Delta Speedway Dollar General
com. The Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon has children were young. After raising her family, Mil- MONTPELIER METAMORA
been entrusted with arrangements. dred became an inspector for the former Key Plastics Ace Automotive,
in Montpelier, retiring in 2003. She was a member TMart
Jeannette Robinson (1943 - 2018) of Faith United Methodist Church, Bryan where she Main Stop, BRYAN
sang in the church choir and taught Sunday School to Circle K, Circle K, Main Stop,
(Resident of Delta) the elementary age children. She enjoyed crocheting, Dollar General, Rowes, Fountain City Ice House,
her house plants and gardening as well as her beloved Millers New Market, Dollar General, Walmart
Jeannette K. Robinson, pets. Two Brothers Market, Phil’s One Stop
age 74, of Delta, passed Rings Pharmacy
away Saturday morning, Surviving are her four children, Alan (Laura) Peck
April 7, 2018, at CHP – De- of Sherwood, Debbie Rosebrock of Bryan, Bruce Peck PETTISVILLE
fiance Area Inpatient Hos- of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Curtis Peck of Bryan; Sunday’s Market
pice. nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchil-
dren; two sisters, Mary Haslop and Linda Judy. Postmaster, please send address corrections to:
Jeanette was born in
Fremont, Ohio on August There will be no visitation and services will remain THE VILLAGE REPORTER
14, 1943, the daughter of private for her family. Arrangements are under the
Earl and Beverly (Biniker) care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home. 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio 43543
Ickes. She married Walter
DeBruin of Holgate, and he Those planning an expression of sympathy are Periodical Mail Postage Paid At Bryan, OH 43506
survives. Later she married asked to consider memorial contributions be made to
Michael Robinson of Delta, St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
and he also survives.
Other survivors include her children; Sherri (Donald) Condolences may be sent to the family or the online
Ward of Montpelier and Patti (Steve) Isch of Kentucky; guest book may be signed at http://www.oberlinturn-
grandchildren, James DeBruin, Patrick Ward and Melissa bull.com
Ward of Montpelier; great-grandchildren, Zyi Ward, Se-
renity Ward, Macey Ward, and coming soon, Jace Ward, ADDITIONAL OBITUARIES ON PAGE 3
Liam DeBruin, Addison Debruin, brother, Bud Ickes of
Kansas, Ohio; and sisters, Betty Conoly and Charlotte
“Nan” Heath. She was preceded in death by her parents,
brother, Richard Ickes, infant brother, Bobby Ickes, and
infant sister, Pamela Ickes.
Memorial contributions may be given to the benevo-
lence of the family. Online condolences may be offered to
the family at www.deltafh.com.

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Obits (Continued) CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE

Margaret Welling (1922 - 2018) LuCinda Garmenn (1949 - 2018) Swanton American Legion ...

(Co-Owner & Operator of Welling Homes) (Graduate of Pettisville High School) tragically and unfairly, they also directed their wrath
towards a figure they believed to be a symbol of the
Margaret L. Welling, LuCinda Sue (Cindy) government’s actions, the returning American soldier.
96, of Montpelier passed Garmenn, age 68, of Arch-
away early Monday morn- bold, passed away at the Unlike the veterans of previous wars who were re-
ing at Hillside Country University of Michigan in- garded as heroes and returned home to cheers, cel-
Living in rural Bryan. tensive care unit on Friday ebrations and ticker-tape parades, the Vietnam vet-
She was born on Febru- April 6, 2018. erans returned home to abuse, scorn and contempt.
ary 10, 1922 in Montpe- After serving their country and risking their lives, these
lier to Clarence and Lulu LuCinda Sue was born to men and women came home to be convenient scape-
(Wolff) Fisher. On Janu- Wayne & Lucille (Leininger) goats by those that did not support the war effort. It
ary 1, 1939 she married Zaerr on June 25, 1949 even reached a point where returning servicemen and
Raymond V. Welling and in the Wauseon hospital. servicewomen were strongly encouraged to not to wear
he preceded her in death Cindy graduated from Pet- their uniforms when traveling or when among the gen-
in 1996. tisville High School and at- eral public.
tended St. James Lutheran
Margaret was a mem- Church growing up. She Officially, the Vietnam War ended with the fall of
ber of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Mont- was baptized July 24th 1949, sponsored by grandpar- Saigon to the North Vietnamese in April of 1975. The
pelier. She was the co-owner and operator with her ents George Otto & Martha Marie (Nagel) Leininger. healing and reconciliation, however, between the Viet-
husband for many years as the secretary / treasurer of Cindy was confirmed June 25th 1963 (chosen Bible nam Veterans and those who opposed the war, took
Welling Homes. Margaret also managed several rent- verse – John chapter 15, verse 11) into the St. James years, even decades. Justifiably, the Veterans felt be-
al properties. During her retirement years she loved congregation. Cindy later moved her membership with trayed by their fellow countrymen and many Ameri-
to travel all around the country with her husband in her husband Darrel to Emmaus Lutheran Church. cans stayed angry about the war for a long time.
their motor home. Margaret volunteered for Hospice Growing up in an agricultural family, Cindy was hon-
the Caring Way and Hillside Country Living for several ored to be awarded the Dairy Princess crown during In 1982, the healing took a major leap when the
years. high school. Upon graduation, Cindy studied and be- Vietnam War Memorial Wall was dedicated in Wash-
came a professional beautician for many years. Once ington, DC. Often referred to as the “Wall That Heals”,
She is survived by two children, Connie (David) Dr- her son began school, Cindy left the beautician profes- it was designed by American architect and Ohio native
erup of Montpelier, Gary (Pam) Welling Jr., of Bryan; sion, moving to the Fulton County Courthouse, initial- Maya Lin and has the names of the over 58,000 Ameri-
daughter-in-law Tara Welling of Hicksville; thirteen ly working in the Veteran’s office, finally moving on to cans that were killed in Vietnam etched in its walls of
grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren and Western District Court (Probate Court). Cindy retired black granite. For visitors to “The Wall”, the names
three great great grandchildren; three brothers, War- as the lead manager (Chief Deputy Registrar). Shortly made everything deeply and emotionally personal. As
ren Fisher of Cathedral, California, Clarence (Helen) thereafter Cindy was convinced by the McQuade fam- a country, America finally started to realize the sacri-
Fisher, Jr. of Bryan, Tom (Barb) Fisher of Montpelier; ily to return to the work life, applying her knowledge to fice that had been made in its name and the unpaid
two sisters Willadene Moore and Mary Lou (Val) Mi- their family business. debt it owed to the all who served in Vietnam. Slowly,
chael both of Montpelier. Cindy attended Lourdes College later in life obtain- over time, the relationship has greatly improved.
ing an Associate’s Degree in music. She spent her life
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, dedicated to her passion of music and worshiping the On March 28, 2017, President Donald J. Trump
husband Raymond, son Scott Welling and grandson Lord, directing church choirs around the Northwest signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act
Carl Hennon. Ohio area. She began directing in her home church of of 2017. This act officially recognizes March 29th as
Emmaus Lutheran in Wauseon, followed by First Chris- National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Act also in-
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s tian Church and St. Caspar, also in the Wauseon area. cludes the day among those days on which the US flag
UMC or CHP Hospice. Condolences can be left at www. She ventured further east, directing choirs around the should especially be displayed.
thethompsonfuneralhome.com. Toledo area at UCC (United Church of Christ) in Syl-
vania and Lutheran Church of Our Savior on Alexis To commemorate the new Act, the Fulton County
Lyle Zigler (1959 - 2018) Rd. Cindy also sang in the Toledo Symphony for many Veterans Services Office held a Commemorative Pin-
years. One of her many proud moments was receiv- ning Ceremony at the Swanton American Legion Mur-
(Bryan High School Graduate) ing an invitation from Carnegie Hall to direct music. bach-Siefert Post #479 on March 29, 2018, the 45th
Cindy and the church choir, with other selected mem- anniversary of the final withdrawal of troops from Viet-
Lyle W. Zigler, 58 years, bers, went to Carnegie and enjoyed the performance of nam. According to Tim Meyer of the Service Office,
of Dickinson, Texas, a lifetime. a Veteran himself, anyone who served in the military
passed away unexpectedly During her time at home, Cindy enjoyed cross- from 1955 to 1973 was invited and given a pin to wear
on Monday, December 4, stitching and reading non-fiction historically based on their lapel signifying their contribution to their
2017 at his residence. books. She was also an active member of the BPW country.
Lyle was born Febru- (Business & Professional Women) for many years.
ary 2, 1959 in Bryan, Cindy also participated in the community band, play- “It’s a way of saying ‘Thank you for your service’”,
Ohio, the youngest son of ing the clarinet and singing with her sisters at special said Tim. “They were not met with a lot of grati-
the late Glen J. and Wil- events in the group 2+1. tude when they came back. Thank goodness that’s
ma (Schrock) Zigler. He Cindy is survived by her husband of 48 1/2 years, changed.” The guest speaker was Tim Mathes of Bry-
was a 1977 graduate of Darrel; Son David; Sisters Linda Meilander (Zaerr), an. Mr. Mathes is highly decorated Vietnam Veteran
Bryan High School and and LuAnn (Louie) Armstrong (Zaerr). that served in the Army. He is a recipient of the Purple
later graduated from Alvin Family and friends are welcome to visit sharing in Heart and was awarded the Bronze Star for valor.
Community College, Al- Cindy’s life at Emmaus Lutheran Church in Wauseon
VETERAN vin, Texas. on Wednesday April 11, 2018 from 2:00PM to 8:00PM. As Mr. Meyer stated, things have changed. Today,
Funeral services will begin at 11:00AM on Thursday, all military veterans and those currently serving are
Lyle served his country April 12, 2018 at Emmaus Lutheran Church. Burial very much respected and appreciated. “Thank you for
from 1977 to 1994 in the United States Army, achiev- will follow the funeral service at St. James Cemetery your service,” is a phrase sincerely spoken now on a
ing the rank of Sergeant First Class. He served in the in Archbold. Funeral luncheon will follow the burial daily basis and “Support Our Troops” is a slogan seen
Special Forces as an Airborne Army Ranger with the services at Emmaus Lutheran Church. all over the landscape.
1st Battalion, 75th Infantry Group, and was honor- The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial
able discharged in August 1994. After his military re- contributions be given to Emmaus Lutheran Church Bill can be reached at [email protected]
tirement, Lyle was employed for the past 19 years for or the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolenc-
Home Depot, Galveston, Texas. For the past 17 years, es may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com. Bryan Senior Center
Lyle was a DJ for a Friday night radio show for 89.7 Edgar-Grisier Funeral Homes in Wauseon have been Announces Regular
KACC Radio, Alvin, Texas, with many loyal listeners. entrusted with the arrangements. Euchre Party Results
Lyle is survived by a daughter, Cody Livingston,
Laramie, Wyoming; two grandchildren; two brothers, Susan Robson (1952 - 2018) The Bryan Senior Center hosted its regular euchre
Lee (Cindi) Zigler of Bryan, Ohio and LaMar (Sandy) party on April 3, 2018. There were 16 players there.
Zigler of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Lori (Al) Peugeot (Member of First Church of Christ In Bryan) The winners for the day were: 1st place went to: Bon-
of Sandusky, Ohio along with two nieces and seven nie Harrison with a 306. 2nd place went to: Gary Oku-
nephews, nine great-nieces and five great-nephews. Susan “Sue” M. Rob- ley with a 285. The winners of the door prizes went
He was preceded in death by his parents and maternal son, 65, of Montpelier to: Vinnie Stark, Gary Okuley, Ward Harvey and Rich
and paternal grandparents. passed away early Mon- Lirot.
Graveside funeral services for Lyle W. Zigler will be day morning at her home.
held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2018 in Foun- She was born on Au- The next regular euchre party will be on April 10,
tain Grove Cemetery, Bryan with Pastor Bill Holsopple gust 25, 1952 in Bryan 2018 from 1 to 3 pm. There will also be a euchre tour-
officiating. Military Graveside Rites will be accorded by to Frank and Dorothy nament on April 16, 2018 from 3:30- 5:30 pm; then
the Bryan VFW Post 2489. Arrangements are under (Schimmoller) Verhoff. we will break for a light supper. There must be at least
the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, Bryan. Sue graduated from Bry- 16 people sign up or we will have to cancel. We hope
Lyle will be remembered as a person with a positive an High School in 1970. to see you!!! For more information call: 419-636-4047.
attitude. He always tried to brighten everyone’s day On October 16, 1971 she
and was always there to help those in need. He will be married Michael E. Rob- April Birthdays Celebrated At
missed by many friends and KACC Radio fans in the son in Bryan and he sur- Fulton County Senior Center
Galveston, Texas area and by his family in Ohio. vives.
In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of Sue was a member of the First Church of Christ in CELEBRATIONS ... Celebrating birthdays in the month
sympathy are asked to consider memorial donations Bryan, Ohio. She was on the board of Cancer Assis- of April are Jerry Weber, Bonnie Eberly, Marty Hardin.
be given to Lick Creek Church of the Brethren, 1500 tance of Williams County. In 2016 she retired as the
Center Street, Bryan, Ohio 43506. Chief Deputy Treasurer, after 30 years of employment Immunizations by
You can send your condolences or share your mem- with the Williams County Treasurers Office. She loved Appointment Only
ories with the family by visiting his obituary page at spending time with her grandchildren and family. She
http://www.oberlinturnbull.com also enjoyed fishing with Mike and spending time gar- Appointments Available
dening. Every Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 Noon
She is survived by her husband of 46 years Mike;
daughters Heather (Jason) Kauffman of Fairfield 1st & 3rd Thursday 2-6 pm
Township, Ohio and Robyn (Joe) Newberry of Swanton;
five grandchildren, Gabe, Jeremiah, Moses and Titus
Kauffman and Luke Newberry; siblings Don (Sandy)
Verhoff of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Judy (Bob) Wilcox of
Ada, Michigan, Dennis (Denise) Verhoff of Selma, Ala-
bama, Linda (Norman) Blakey of Millbrook, Alabama,
Clete (Peggy) Verhoff of Orrville, Alabama, Mark (Patsy)
Verhoff of Selma, Alabama and Karen Lawler of Selma,
Alabama.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents, sister
Marge Elegeer, and granddaughter Emmee Kauffman.
Visitation for Sue will be on Thursday, April 12th
from 2-7pm at the Thompson Funeral Home on Main
Street in Montpelier. Services will be on Friday at
11am at the First Church of Christ in Bryan with Pas-
tor Larry Snavely to officiate. Interment will follow at
Shiffler Cemetery in rural Bryan. Memorial contri-
butions may be made to the First Church of Christ.
Condolences can be left at www.thethompsonfuneral-
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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WAUSEON POLICE (March 31) 1442 N. Shoop Ave., Alert 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(March 28) 303 W. Leggett St., Investi- Larceny (March 16) W. Airport Hwy., Possible In- Beres, Kelsie L. (Pioneer, Ohio). 74/55
gate Complaint (April 1) 425 Cole St. Unit 305 toxicated Person
(March 28) 706 Wauseon Senior Villas, (April 1) 230 Clinton St., Civil Matter (March 17) Browning Rd., Assist Rescue speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Welfare Check (April 1) 714 Fairway Dr. Unit 101 (March 17) Speedway Lot, Suspicious Per- Bible, William A. Jr. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(March 28) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Larceny (April 1) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Suspicious son
(March 28) 1379 N. Shoop Ave., Alarm Person (March 17) E. Airport Hwy., Unlock Driving under suspension. Fine: $300;
Drop (April 2) 482 E. Airport Hwy., Alarm Drop Vehicle Costs: $89; Jail: 90 days with 90 days
(March 28) 485 E. Airport Hwy., (April 2) 257 Enterprise Ave., Larceny (March 17) Hallett@Brindley, Injury suspended. Operator’s license suspended
Larceny (April 2) 415 Cole St. Unit 39, Suspicious Accident from February 1, 2018 to March 3, 2018.
(March 28) 1496 N. Shoop Ave., Accident Activity (March 17) Allen Dr., Welfare Check No future violations within next 2 years.
(Property Damage) (April 2) 830 N. Shoop Ave., Investigate (March 17) Airport@Hallett, Injury
(March 28) 00 W. Leggett St., Suspicious Complaint Accident Boroff, Darla A. (Bryan, Ohio). Stop
Vehicle (April 2) 425 Cole St., Unit 207 (March 17) Main St., Train Blocking sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(March 28) 1000-B N. Shoop Ave., Suspi- (April 2) 773 N. Shoop Ave., Debris/Item Crossing
cious Person In Roadway (March 18) Franklin St., Child Custody Bostic, Brian L. (Bryan, Ohio). 58/45
(March 29) 213 Marshall St., Hit-Skip (April 2) 810 N. Shoop Ave., 911 Hang Up (March 18) SH 64, Assist Deputy- speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(March 29) 555 W. Linfoot St., Welfare Contact In Person Overdose
Check (April 2) 151 S. Fulton St., Investigate (March 18) Maddie St., Welfare Check Brehm-Gutting, Hannah R. (Bryan,
(March 29) 752 Fairway Lane, 911 Hang Complaint (March 19) Lawrence St., Assist Property Ohio). 73/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Up Contact In Person (April 2) 723 S. Shoop Ave., Mental Enforcement
(March 29) 318 N. Fulton St., Unwanted (April 3) 625 Hemlock, Alarm Drop (March 19) Parkside Dr., Welfare Check Brown, Jamie L. (Pioneer, Ohio). 71/55
Subject (April 3) 230 Clinton St., Investigate (March 19) Chestnut St., Welfare Check speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(March 29) 472 E. Airport Hwy., Suspi- Complaint (March 20) Chestnut St., Possible Fraud
cious Vehicle (April 3) 441 Marshall St., Loud Noise (March 20) Waterville Sw. Rd, Assist Dep- Brown, Reuben D. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(March 29) 1180 N. Shoop Ave., Alarm (April 4) 129 Courthouse Plaza, Hit-Skip uty-Unruly Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
Drop (March 20) Valleywood Dr., 911 Hang Up
(March 30) 235 Commercial St., Welfare WEST UNITY POLICE (March 20) Waterville Sw. Rd., Assist Dep- Buehrer, Nicklas E. (Montpelier, Ohio).
Check (March 26) Criminal Mischief uty-Unruly 55/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(March 30) 741 Fairway Dr. Unit 1, (March 26) Speed/Warning (March 21) S. Main St., Intoxicated
Threats/Harassment (March 27) Animal Problem Person Cagle, Wayne N. (Bryan, Ohio). OVI.
(March 30) 1250 N. Shoop Ave., suspi- (March 27) Suspicious Vehicle (March 21) Black Canyon Dr., Fight Fine: $650; Costs: $94; Jail: 20 days with
cious Vehicle (March 27) Keep the Peace (March 21) Paigelynn St., Small Kids on 17 days suspended. Operator’s license
(March 30) 305 Cherry St., Missing Per- (March 28) Well-Being Check Bikes suspended from March 5, 2018 to March
son (March 28) Criminal Damage (March 21) Elton Parkway, Suspicious 5, 2019. Leaving the scene. Fine: $300;
(March 30) 793 W. Leggett St., alarm (March 28) Speed/Warning Person Costs: $45; Jail: 45 days with 45 days
Drop (March 29) Theft (March 21) Dodge St., Domestic Dispute suspended.
(March 30) 1290 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 1, (March 29) Disorderly Conduct (March 21) E. Airport Hwy., Unruly
Accident (Property Damage) (March 29) Medical Emergency Juveniles Cook, Eric J. (Bryan, Ohio). Driving un-
(March 30) 250 E. Linfoot St. Unit 24, (March 29) Equipment/Warning (March 22) Franklin St., Warrant Arrest der suspension. Fine: $300; Costs: $114;
Domestic Violence (March 29) Red Light/Warning (March 22) Paigelynn St., Welfare Check Jail: 90 days with 87 days suspended. No
(March 30) 1285 N. Shoop Ave., Lost/ (March 30) Lock Out (2) (March 22) E. Airport Hwy., Accidental future violations within next 2 years.
Found/Recovered (March 30) B&E Alarm
(March 30) 230 Clinton St., Hit-Skip (March 31) Missing Person (March 22) Brookside St., Assist Rescue- Dalton, Jennica M. (Bryan, Ohio). Fail-
(March 30) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Threats/ (March 31) Left of Center/Warning injury ure to display operator’s license. Fine:
Harassment (April 1) Alarm (March 22) Crabapple Dr., 911 Hang Up $125; Costs: $79.
(March 30) 840 Parkview, Alarm Drop (April 1) Agency Assist (March 23) Brookside Dr., Burning Inside
(March 31) W. Elm St. Unit 1000, Prowl- (April 1) Speed/Warning (2) Village Davis, Ashley L. (Montpelier, Ohio).
ers (March 23) W. Airport Hwy., Accidental Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40.
(March 31) 700-B Wood St., Investigate SWANTON POLICE Alarm
Complaint (March 16) Holiday Lane, Assist (March 23) Airport@Hallett, Disabled Ve- Deline, Deidre L. (Bryan, Ohio). Lanes
(March 31) 00 E. Oak St., Investigate Rescue-ill hicle of travel. Fine: $40; Costs: $84.
Complaint (March 16) SH64@Airport Hwy., (March 24) E. Airport Hwy., Assist
(March 31) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 805, Littering Medical Dennison, Joseph L. (Montpelier,
Lost/Found/Recovered (March 16) N. Main St., 911 Hang up (March 24) E. Airport Hwy., Warrant Ohio). Failure to control. Fine: $65; Costs:
(March 31) 1448 Clermont Dr., 911 Hang (March 16) S. Munson Rd., 911 Hang up Arrest $85.
Up Contact In Person (March 16) S. Hallett Ave., Suspicious (March 24) E. Airport Hwy., Vehicle Dam-
age Dix, Cindy (Bryan, Ohio). 66/55 speed.
2018 EARTH DAY EVENT! (March 24) Dodge St., Assault Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
ELECTRWOINLILCISA MRSE CCYOCULNINTGY EVENT (March 24) W. Garfield, Theft
(March 24) Waterville-Sw. Rd., Runaway Dixon, Matthew L. (Bryan, Ohio). OVI.
APRIL 19, 2018 Juvenile Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 days with
(March 25) Elton Parkway, Found 17 days suspended. Operator’s license
10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM Bicycle suspended from February 24, 2018 to
(March 25) W. Airport Hwy., Unlock February 24, 2019. No future violations
AT THE Vehicle within next 2 years. 1st Timers Retreat
(March 25) W. Airport Hwy., Accidental within 90 days. Vacate ADM license sus-
WILLIAMS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Alarm pension and fees.
(March 26) Dodge St., Assist Rescue-ill
THE WILLIAMS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (March 26) E. Airport Hwy., Accidental Drumm, Norman T. (Hicksville, Ohio).
RECYCLING PROGRAM, WILLIAMS SOIL & WATER Alarm 45/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $84.
(March 26) Church St., Parking Com-
CONSERVATION, AND OBERLIN DEMOLITION & plaint Fortner, Corey R. (Bryan, Ohio). Light-
RECYCLING ARE PROMOTING THIS ONE DAY EVENT. (March 26) Airport@CR 2-2, Disabled Ve- ed lights. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
hicle
WE WILL ACCEPT: (March 27) Larch Lane, Barking Dog Gonzales Gutierrez, Selene (Archbold,
(March 27) E. Airport, Unlock Vehicle Ohio). Failure to control. Fine: $50; Costs:
COMPUTERS PRINTERS (March 27) High School, Accidental Alarm $79.
(March 27) Waterville-Sw. Rd., Assist
KEYBOARDS SPEAKERS Deputy-Assault Graham, Douglas M. (Bryan, Ohio).
(March 27) Holiday Lane, 911 Hang Up Expired operator’s license. Fine: $50;
SCANNERS FAX MACHINES (March 28) Brookside Dr., Suspicious Ve- Costs: $85. Renew registration. Fine: $50;
hicle Costs: $40.
COPIERS MICE (March 28) Memorial Park, Found
Property Hamrick, Lowell D. (Bryan, Ohio).
BATTERY BACKUPS CABLES & WIRES (March 28) Church St., Parking Dispute Wrongful entrustment. Fine: $300; Costs:
(March 28) W. Airport Hwy., Civil $113.96. Operator’s license suspended
VCR’S TELEPHONES Dispute from January 28, 2018 to April 28, 2018.
(March 28) S. Main St., Intoxicated
STEREO EQUIPMENT MICROWAVES Person Hickman, Susan R. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(March 28) Airport@Munson, Injury Crash 75/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
VIDEO GAMES FANS (March 29) W. Airport Hwy., Accidental
Alarm Jaggers, M. Elaine (Stryker, Ohio).
SWEEPERS BLENDERS (March 29) Marshall Dr., Unlock Vehicle Failure to control. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(March 29) Airport@SH 64, Accidental
WAFFLE IRONS CAMERAS Alarm Karlstadt, Nicole R. (Bryan, Ohio). Dis-
(March 29) Maddie St., Unruly Juvenile play registration plates. Fine: $46; Costs:
TOASTERS ELECTRIC MOTORS (March 29) Co. Rd. 1-1, Suspicious $79.
Vehicle
COFFEE MAKERS ELECTRIC DRILLS & SAWS (March 30) Valleywood Dr., Breaking & Knapp, Charles T. (Bryan, Ohio). Driv-
Entering ing under suspension. Fine: $500; Costs:
RADIOS MIXERS (March 30) Chestnut St., Citizen Assist $89; Jail: 90 days with 90 days suspend-
(March 30) Hallett@Airport Hwy., Assist ed. Operator’s license suspended from
IRONS CURLING IRONS Rescue-ill December 12, 2017 to March 12, 2018.
(March 31) N. Main St., Assist Rescue- No future violations within next 2 years.
PORTABLE HEATERS CELL PHONES injury
(March 31) N. Main St., Warrant Arrest Lambert, Tiffanie M. (Napoleon, Ohio).
(SIMILAR ITEMS) (March 31) N. Woodland, Assist Driving without license. Fine: $125;
Rescue-ill Costs: $79.
ATTTENTION: CATHODE RAY TUBE TV SETS AND COMPUTER (March 31) Buckthorn Dr., Unlock Vehicle
MONITORS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. (March 31) W. Airport Hwy., Assist Res- Lanum, Shirley A. (Bryan, Ohio).
FLAT SCREENS WILL BE ACCEPTED. cue-ill 52/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

NO ITEMS CONTAINING REFRIGERANT WILL BE ACCEPTED WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC Lashaway, Valarie L. (Stryker, Ohio).
Anderson, John L. Jr. (Bryan, Ohio). 41/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
FREE TREE SEEDLINGS WHILE THEY LAST! No driver’s license. Fine: $300; Costs: $79.
Avery, Andrea R. (Pioneer, Ohio). As- Meyers, Nathan S. (West Unity, Ohio).
QUESTIONS? CALL 419 485 3141 sured clear distance ahead. Fine: $71; 65/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
Costs: $79.
Balough, Rebecca J. (Edgerton, Ohio). Michael, Cody Q. (Bryan, Ohio). 39/25
speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

Munson, Louise M. (Stryker, Ohio).
69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

Musser, Jared C. (Montpelier, Ohio).
OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 days
with 17 days suspended. Operator’s li-
cense suspended from February 28, 2018
to February 18, 2019. 1st Timers Retreat
within 90 days. BMV to vacate ALS and
fees. No future violations within next 2
years.

Orlowski, Roseann M. (West Unity,
Ohio). 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

Porter, Benjimen R. (Defiance, Ohio).
OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $89; Jail: 20 days
with 17 days suspended. Operator’s li-
cense suspended from January 27, 2018
to January 27, 2019. No future violations
within next 2 years. 1st Timers Retreat
within 90 days. BMV to vacate ALS and
fees. 67/55 speed. Fine: $35; Costs: $40.

Ronau, Alicia E. (Lyons, Ohio). 70/55
speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

Rothenberger, Jacob M. (Kunkle,
Ohio). OVI. Fine: $750; Costs: $90; Jail:
90 days with 80 days suspended. Opera-
tor’s license suspended from February 25,
2018 to February 25, 2020. Work release
granted. Recovery Services of Northwest

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Ohio. BMV to vacate ALS and fees. No 2018 to October 1, 2018. March 21, 2023. Reportable probation FULTON COUNTY CRIMINAL
future violations within next 2 years. Richards, Joshua E. (Defiance, Ohio). through March 21, 2019. 72 hour pro- Cameron, Kelsey (Wauseon, Ohio). No
gram within 60 days. Occupational privi- dog license. Fine: $50; Costs: $75. No dog
Schuller, John M. (Defiance, Ohio). Domestic violence. Fine: $350; Costs: leges granted. tag. Fine: $50; Costs: $46. Restrain dog.
Driving under suspension. Fine: $300; $450; Jail: 180 days with 165 days sus- Fine: $50; Costs: $46.
Costs: $94; Jail: 90 days with 83 days pended. Lumbardo, Rodney A. Jr. (Liberty Cen-
suspended. Operator’s license suspended ter, Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: FULTON COUNTY HEALTH
from November 16, 2017 to December 16, Schuman, Crystal K. (Camden, Michi- $85. CENTER BIRTHS
2017. No future violations with in next 2 gan). Theft. Fine: $500; Costs: $10; Jail:
years. Work release granted. Wrong plate. 180 days with 165 days suspended. Pos- Pile, Michael K. (Wauseon, Ohio). Ex- (March 27) Heather McIntosh,
Fine: $40; Costs: $40. session. Fine: $150; Costs: $40. Opera- pired registration. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. Wauseon, girl
tor’s license suspended from April 3, 2018
Studer, Michaela H. (Montpelier, Ohio). to September 30, 2018. Roberts, Leslie N. (Swanton, Ohio). (March 27) Melissa Montague, West
66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. Unity, boy
Walters, Sebastian L. (Bryan, Ohio).
Thourot, Hunter J. (Wauseon, Ohio). Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $150; Costs: Sears, Gary L. (Archbold, Ohio). 54/35 (April 1) Ryan and Karen Von Deylen,
72/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. $79. Operator’s license suspended from speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93. Henry County, boy
April 5, 2018 to October 2, 2018. Posses-
Walters, Sebastian L. (Bryan, Ohio). sion. Fine: $150; Costs: $40. Smith, Jessica N. (Wauseon, Ohio). As- (April 2) Brandon and Brittany Schro-
FRA suspension. Fine: $200; Costs: $79. sured clear distance ahead. Fine: $102; eder, Wauseon, girl
WILLIAMS COUNTY Costs: $93.
Wehrle, Edwin L. (Edon, Ohio). 68/55 FAILURE TO FILE LOCAL TAX
speed. Fine: $45; Costs: $79. Black, Michael J. (Bryan, Ohio). File Stacey, Kristin M. (Delta, Ohio). 69/55
city tax – 2013 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL $200 suspended; Costs: $114; Jail: 30
Chavez, Steven D. (Montpelier, Ohio). days with 30 days suspended. No future March Report From
Disorderly conduct. Fine: $200; Costs: violations within next 2 years. Must file Fulton County Clerk Of Courts
$90; Jail: 30 days with 29 days sus- taxes and make payment arrangements
pended. No future violations within next within 30 days. Fulton County Clerk of Courts Tracy 1871 (1842) titles; new cars 139 (122),
3 years. Rocha, Kaleb J. (Toledo , Ohio). File Zuver has provided his monthly report used cars 1056 (1032), new trucks 68
Knepper, Cameron S. (West Unity, city tax – 2014 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with for March 2018, with March 2017 in pa- (76), used trucks 348 (322), vans 8
Ohio). Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $150; $200 suspended; Costs: $109; Jail: 30 renthesis, with the following: (18), motorcycles 55 (71), manufactured
Costs: $79. Operator’s license suspended days with 30 days suspended. No future homes 21 (32), trailers 12 (28), travel
from April 5, 2018 to October 2, 2018. violations within next 2 years. Must file New cases filed in the legal depart- trailers 33 (31), motor homes 26 (24),
Possession. Fine: $150; Costs: $40. taxes and make payment arrangements ment; domestic 19 (28), civil 18 (21), buses 0 (0), off-road vehicles 94 (62),
Like, Justin A. (Montpelier, Ohio). Do- within 30 days. criminal 18 (11), and miscellaneous 0 watercraft 7 (15), outboard motors 2 (4),
mestic violence. Fine: $300; Costs: $360; (5), with a total of fees collected being other 4 (5), with a total of fees collected
Jail: 180 days with 180 days suspended. FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC $17,391.27 ($28,056.57). being $689,327.95 ($610,941.52).
No future violations within next 5 years. Beck, Carissa L. (Archbold, Ohio).
No violent or threatening contact with vic- 52/35 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93. The title department issued a total of
tim. Hands Down Domestic Violence pro- Bostater, Kyle D. (Delta, Ohio). 68/55
gram. Resisting arrest. Fine: $300; Costs: speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. Jurors Want Death For
$45; Jail: 90 days with 70 days suspend- Brown, Aaron (Swanton, Ohio). 39/25 Fulton County’s James Worley
ed. No future violations within next 5 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
years. Credit for time served. Bryant, Kristina M. (Defiance, Ohio). TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) —
McCoy, Brandy M. (Montpelier, Ohio). Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $48. Jurors are recommend-
Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $150; Costs: Cook, James J. (Delta, Ohio). 69/55 ing the death penalty for
$85. speed. Fine: $30; Costs: $85. an Ohio man convicted of
McCoy, Brandy M. (Montpelier, Ohio). Dymarkowski, Hannah J. (Archbold, killing a college student
Theft. Fine: $250; Costs: $260; Jail: 30 Ohio). Expired registration. Fine: $37; who disappeared while
days with 30 days suspended. 50 hours Costs: $93. bicycling. The jury came
community service. No future violations Egler, Ronald O. (Stryker, Ohio). 50/35 back with its decision on
within next 2 years. Ordered to pay $495 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93. Wednesday against James
restitution. Hatt, Leticia (Wauseon, Ohio). OVI. Worley after convicting
Porter, Benjimen R. (Defiance, Ohio). Fine: $375; Costs: $80. Operator’s license him last week in the 2016
Possession. Fine: $150; Costs: $40. Op- suspended from December 9, 2017 to De- death of Sierah Joughin
erator’s license suspended from April 4, cember 8, 2018. Subject to resentencing (JAW’-gihn). The 20-year-old University of Toledo student was found dead in a
of 182 days jail and a $1075 fine with cornfield three days after she was last seen near her home west of Toledo.
any violation of alcohol or license through A judge will decide on April 18 whether to accept the jury’s sentencing recom-
mendation. Prosecutors during Worley’s trial used DNA evidence to show that he
Driver Succumbs To Suspected Medical and the victim were at the site of the abduction, inside his barn near Delta and
Condition After Semi – Car Accident where her body was discovered. The 58-year-old Worley was imprisoned more than
two decades ago for abducting another woman in 1990.
Defiance – On April 3, 2018 at ap- sue.
proximately 7:51 A.M. a commercial Both drivers were wearing their safe-
tractor-trailer being driven by Dorian
McDaniel, age 37, of Cleveland, Ohio, ty belts at the time of the crash.
was driving southbound on State Route Assisting the Ohio State Highway
15 just north of US 24 when he suffered
a suspected medical issue. The trac- Patrol at the scene were the Defiance
tor-trailer drifted left of center where it County Sheriff Office, Defiance Fire and
struck a northbound Pontiac Vibe driv- EMS, Noble Township Fire Department,
en by Susan Kearney, age 61 of Napo- and John’s Towing and Repair. The
leon. Defiance County Coroner, Dr. William
Reeves will be investigating the exact
Ms. Kearney was transported to De- cause of Mr. McDaniel’s medical condi-
fiance Mercy Hospital where she was tion.
treated for minor injuries and released.
Mr. McDaniel was transported to Defi- The Ohio State Highway Patrol en-
ance Regional Hospital where he later courages drivers and occupants to al-
succumbed to his suspected medical is- ways where their seat belts, to never
drive distracted or impaired, and to re-
duce speed during inclement weather.

Montpelier Receives Public
Health Champion Award

The Williams County Health Depart- • Increasing access to healthy food
ment recognized the village of Montpe- (summer food program and community
lier with the 2018 Public Health Cham- garden)
pion Award.
• Increased connectivity through
National Public Health Week ran walking paths, trails, & sidewalks
April 2-8 and is custom, the Health
Department recognized one agency to • Housing improvement strategies
emphasize the importance of collabora- • Advocate for health equity in Wil-
tion for the success of public health in liams County
Williams County. The award is given to • Emergency preparedness efforts
an individual or organization who has Additionally, Montpelier has been
demonstrated a high level of commit- involved in the Community Health
ment to improving the health of our Assessment and Community Health
community. Improvement Planning process as a
new and active participant of Williams
Over the past year, Montpelier has County Partners for Health.
sought out opportunities to improve Williams County Health Depart-
the health of local residents. Some ef- ment is pleased to recognize the Village
forts worth noting include: of Montpelier on efforts to improve the
health and quality of life for local resi-
• Water safety health education for dents and look forward to future op-
children through Montpelier Parks and portunities to work collaboratively.
Recreation

PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF

HEALTH AWARD ... On hand for the presentation of the Champion Award were
(from left) Megan Riley, director of community health; Nikki Uribes, director of
Finance; Kevin Brooks, village administrator and Jim Watkins, health commis-
sioner.

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Ohio Jobless Rate Dips Chase Brass Celebrates
Retirement Of Five Long
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in Jan- Ohio’s nonagricultural wage and salary employ-
uary 2018, down from a revised 4.9 percent in Decem- ment increased 12,100 over the month, from a revised Time Employees
ber 2017. 5,534,300 in December 2017 to 5,546,400 in Janu-
ary 2018, according to the latest business establish- PHOTOS PROVIDED
Ohio’s nonagricultural wage and salary employ- ment survey conducted by the U.S. Department of La-
ment increased 12,100 over the month, from a revised bor (Bureau of Labor Statistics) in cooperation with RETIREMENTS ... This past week, Chase Brass cele-
5,534,300 in December 2017 to 5,546,400 in January ODJFS. brated the retirement of five long term employees, rep-
2018. resenting 173 years of dedicated service. Each retiree
Employment in goods-producing industries, at was honored with a party and gifts from the Company
Fulton County’s seasonally not adjusted rate for 921,500, increased 1,300 over the month as gains in and USW Local 7248. Lonny Bowles (right) spent most
February 2018 was 5 percent. Williams County was construction (+2,600) and mining and logging (+100) of his career as a Lead Caster, retiring with 26 years of
at 3.8 percent, outweighed losses in manufacturing (-1,400). The service. He is pictured with Chris Willson, Extrusion,
private service-providing sector, at 3,839,700, added Finishing and Shipping Superintendent.
The number of workers unemployed in Ohio in 7,600 jobs. Employment gains in professional and
January was 271,000, down 10,000 from 281,000 in business services (+5,900), educational and health
December. The number of unemployed has decreased services (+1,600), trade, transportation, and utilities
by 26,000 in the past 12 months from 297,000. The (+1,300), other services (+600), and financial activi-
January unemployment rate for Ohio decreased from ties (+300) surpassed losses in leisure and hospitality
5.2 percent in January 2017. (-1,700) and information (-400). Government employ-
ment, at 785,200, increased 3,200 with gains in local
The U.S. unemployment rate for January was 4.1 (+2,700) and state (+500) government. Federal govern-
percent, unchanged from December, and down from ment did not change over the month.
4.8 percent in January 2017.
From January 2017 to January 2018, nonagricul-
Total Nonagricultural Wage and Salary Employ- tural wage and salary employment grew 24,600. Em-
ment (Seasonally Adjusted): ployment in goods-producing industries increased
14,600. Manufacturing added 7,600 jobs in durable
goods (+4,600) and nondurable goods (+3,000). Con-
struction added 6,400 jobs and mining and logging
gained 600 jobs. The private service-providing sector
added 11,200 jobs. Employment gains in leisure and
hospitality (+7,600), educational and health services
(+7,000), financial activities (+6,200), and other ser-
vices (+3,700) outweighed losses in professional and
business services (-7,400), trade, transportation, and
utilities (-5,100), and information (-800). Government
employment decreased 1,200 as losses in local (-1,200)
and state (-200) government exceeded gains in federal
government (+200).

Fulton, Henry, Williams & Defiance County
Farm Bureau Book Donation

45 YEARS OF SERVICE ... Ray Evers is pictured with
Devin Denner, Chase Brass President. Ray spent most
of his 45 year career in the Finishing Department, re-
tiring as an Inspector Strapper.

38 YEARS OF SERVICE ... Ken Carpenter worked a
variety of jobs during his 38 years at Chase Brass, re-
tiring as a Finish Helper. Ken is with Phil Moody, Vice
President of Supply Chain.

FULTON COUNTY ... Wauseon Elementary children and Fulton County Farm Bureau trustee, Tyler Keckley,
(right) who presented the school with the newest book donation.

Each year the Fulton & Williams County Farm Bu- 18 YEARS OF SERVICE ... Larry Bray retires as a
reau donates a book to each of the elementary school General Laborer, with 18 years of service with Chase.
and public libraries in Fulton County in an effort to Larry is pictured with Ed Williams, Vice President of
educate young children about the importance of agri- Manufacturing.
culture. This year “John Deere, That’s Who!”, written
by Tracy Nelson Maurer and illustrated by Tim Zeltner
was the book receiving the Ohio Farm Bureau and the
American Farm Bureau Award for Children’s Litera-
ture.

In the book, a young blacksmith changes the his-
tory of farming with his creative craftmanship. Books
are available for purchase at the Farm Bureau Office,
362 Main St., Pettisville for a cost of $10.00.

The Rediger Family would like to thank
everyone who helped run, donated, and/or
attended the His and Her’s Reverse Raffle

Benefit for Jonathan Rediger.

We appreciate all of you. WILLIAMS COUNTY ... Connie Cunningham, Montpe-
Don, Beth, Jared, and Jonathan Rediger lier Library Director and Williams County Farm Bu-
reau trustee, David Cunningham, (right) who present-
ed the library with the newest book donation.

Show your teeth some tender
loving care this February!

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State Representative Give Blood With The Red Cross
Jim Hoops Visits Area During National Volunteer Month

PHOTO PROVIDED (April 5, 2018) — The American Red to make an appointment or for more in-
Cross encourages the community to give formation. All blood types are needed to
VISTING AREA ... State Representative Jim Hoops dropped in for lunch at The blood during National Volunteer Month ensure a reliable supply for patients. A
D&L Tavern in downtown Alvordton recently. Shown enjoying lunch and discuss- this April. Donating blood is a simple blood donor card or driver’s license or
ing issues important to small communities are L-R Bob Short, Don Kunkle, Davina way for those who are short on time to two other forms of identification are re-
Nickoloy-Head Chef, Dan Vanarsdalen, and Representative Hoops. make a life-changing difference. quired at check-in. Individuals who are
17 years of age in most states (16 with
Teacher Extravaganza Focuses Kay Whaley knows the impact of parental consent where allowed by state
On Conservation Close At Hand blood donations. When she was 9, she law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are
was in an accident and received many in generally good health may be eligible
Discover new ways to engage and and make-it-take-it ideas shared by transfusions. That experience inspired to donate blood. High school students
motivate youth of all ages at the 22nd participants. The final day titled “Per- her to become a blood donor. “It takes and other donors 18 years of age and
annual Black Swamp Educators Ex- maculture” will be held at Inspired by about an hour of your time and could younger also have to meet certain height
travaganza (BSEE). This event offers Nature and will include a tour, Leop- save the life of a friend, neighbor or even and weight requirements.
educators, volunteers, informal edu- old education project activities, “We Are family member,” she said. “It doesn’t
cators or anyone interested an oppor- Outdoors” by Don Schooner, more re- cost you anything and is the greatest Blood and platelet donors can save
tunity to explore various areas of en- lated activities, and a tour of the wind gift you could give.” time at their next donation by using
vironmental education with hands-on farm. RapidPass® to complete their pre-do-
activities. The BSEE is presented by Volunteer donors are the only source nation reading and health history ques-
the Northwest Ohio Soil and Water Attendees leave the Extravaganza of blood products for those in need of tionnaire online, on the day of their
Conservation Districts. motivated and equipped to implement transfusions. Donors of all blood types donation, before arriving at the blood
new ideas in their classrooms, youth are needed to help meet patient needs drive. To get started, follow the instruc-
This year, the BSEE theme is “Con- groups, or home. this spring. tions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass
servation Close at Hand” and will take or use the Blood Donor App.
place at Simpson Garden Park in Bowl- The BSEE will be held June 19 - 21 Make an appointment to donate
ing Green from June 19-21. You can at Simpson Garden Park in Bowling blood by downloading the free Red Volunteers needed: Another way to
attend either one day or all three days. Green. Attendees can attend all three Cross Blood Donor App, visiting Red- support the lifesaving mission of the
Attendance is limited and on a first- days for $135.00 or may choose in- CrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED American Red Cross is to become a vol-
come first-served basis so preregistra- dividual days at a cost of $60.00 per CROSS (1-800-733-2767). All those who unteer transportation specialist and de-
tion is required. day. Fee includes meals, refreshments, come to donate from April 9 to May 13, liver lifesaving blood products to local
and all workshop materials. Register 2018, will be entered to win one of three area hospitals. Volunteer transportation
The first day will be held at Simpson for three days before May 4 and save $1,000 gift cards to a national home im- specialists play a very important role in
Garden Park which will include a tour $10.00. Final registration is due by provement retailer, courtesy of Subur- ensuring an ample blood supply for pa-
of the gardens, and sessions on ‘Native June 1. Local credits may be available ban Propane. (Restrictions apply. More tients in need by transporting blood and
Plants…What They Are—ID’, ‘Size Up through your LPDC. You will be pre- details are available at RedCrossBlood. blood products. For more information
a Rain Garden’, ‘A Rain Garden Year— sented with a certificate verifying your org/Lets-Do-More.) and to apply for a volunteer transporta-
Phenology’, a tour of Bowling Green’s attendance and the number of contact tion specialist position, visit rdcrss.org/
solar field, making a rain barrel, and hours. Upcoming blood donation opportuni- driver.
pollinator activities. The second day ties April 16-30:
includes activities on the Slippery Elm Please contact Anne Marie Michaels About the American Red Cross: The
Trail and at Carter Farm Park followed at the Williams SWCD Office at 419- Williams County American Red Cross shelters, feeds and
by activities on “Who Grew My Soup?” 636-9395 Ext 3 or amichaels@wil- Bryan- 4/21/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 provides emotional support to victims
liamsswcd.org for more information. p.m., YMCA, 1 Faber Dr, Edgerton- of disasters; supplies about 40 percent
4/16/2018: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Edgerton of the nation’s blood; teaches skills
High School, 111 East River Street, that save lives; provides international
Edon- 4/25/2018: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Edon humanitarian aid; and supports mili-
Northwest School, 802 West Indiana tary members and their families. The
Street, Stryker- 4/20/2018: 12 p.m. - 4 Red Cross is a not-for-profit organiza-
p.m., First Lutheran Church - Stryker, tion that depends on volunteers and
701 South Defiance Street, West Unity- the generosity of the American public to
4/20/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hilltop perform its mission. For more informa-
High School, 1401 W. Jackson Street tion, please visit RedCross.org or Cruz-
How to donate blood: Simply down- RojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twit-
load the American Red Cross Blood Do- ter at @RedCross.
nor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call
1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

Ohioans Fish For Free The
First Weekend In May

COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio is known for The sales of fishing licenses, along
its world-class fishing, and on May 5-6, with the Sport Fish Restoration (SFR)
anglers are invited to take part in the program, continue to fund ODNR Divi-
annual free fishing weekend, accord- sion of Wildlife’s fish management op-
ing to the Ohio Department of Natural erations. No state tax dollars are used
Resources (ODNR). Ohio’s Free Fishing for these activities. These are user-pay,
Days are open to all Ohio residents and user-benefit programs.
Fulton OSU Extension To extend to all of Ohio’s public waters, in- The SFR is a partnership between
Launch Master Gardener Hotline cluding Lake Erie and the Ohio River. federal and state governments, indus-
This is the only weekend all year that try and anglers/boaters. When anglers
does not require anyone 16-years-old purchase rods, reels, fishing tackle,
or older to obtain a fishing license. fish finder and motor boat fuel, they
The ODNR Division of Wildlife’s pay an excise tax. The federal govern-
WAUSEON – The Ohio State Univer- production, tree insect or disease dam- six fish hatcheries stocked more than ment collects these taxes, and the U.S.
sity Extension Office in Fulton County age, garden fertility, lawn repair and 66 million sport fish in public waters Fish and Wildlife Service administers
now offers a Master Gardener Hotline on maintenance, insect or weed identifica- in 2017, including walleye, saugeye, and disburses these funds to state fish
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am to tion, and composting. In some cases, steelhead, rainbow trout, brown trout, and wildlife agencies. These funds are
noon to the community. During these questions or issues may need to be re- muskellunge, channel catfish, blue cat- used to acquire habitat, produce and
times, trained master gardener volun- searched and on-the-spot answers may fish and hybrid striped bass, which will stock fish, conduct research and sur-
teers will be available to answer home not be possible. provide opportunities for more than 1.3 veys, provide aquatic education, and
horticulture (lawn, landscape, tree, and million Ohio anglers. acquire and develop boat accesses.
garden) or home pest questions that are There are no costs associated with Ohio State Parks is also offering a ODNR ensures a balance between
brought in by Fulton County residents. questions addressed by the master gar- camping discount during Ohio’s Free wise use and protection of our natural
dener hotline however, the hotline will Fishing Days. Campers can receive a resources for the benefit of all. Visit the
While home horticulture questions offer lawn, garden or landscape soil test- 20 percent off discount May 4-6 by us- ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
have been answered by OSU Extension ing for $15 per sample (includes recom- ing the promotion code 18ANGLER.
for years, this new hotline is being pi- mendations). Questions can also be The Free Fishing Days
loted from April through September this called in to 419-337-9210, emailed to weekend offers Ohioans
year utilizing volunteers. Popular home [email protected] or asked on our Ful- of all ages the chance MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US!
horticulture questions addressed in the ton County OSU Extension Facebook to experience the fun of Open House/20th Anniversary Celebration
past have included fruit & vegetable page. catching a fish. Here are
some helpful tips for tak- APRIL 13TH • 11AM - 7PM
Wauseon’s Joe Friess Elected
President Of OASSA For 2019-2020 St. Mary's Parish Hall, Chicago Ave., Holgate

Mr. Joe Friess, Wauseon Middle School Principal, ing a youngster out fish- Bring your spouse-to-be and see how
has been elected to serve as the 2019-2020 President ing. Bavarian Catering can prepare a meal
of the Ohio Association of Secondary School Admin- • Keep the trip simple
istrators. Mr. Friess will continue to serve full time in that will make your wedding or
his role as WMS principal while offering extra time to
serve in three different OASSA capacities in the next by considering a child’s special event exceptional!
three years.
age and skill level.
In 2018-2019, he will serve on the OASSA Board • Choose a pond, lake
of Directors as the President Elect. The pinnacle of or stream where children
activity will occur during the 2019-2020 school year will be able to easily catch
when he serves as president of the organization. Then a few fish.
in 2020-2021, he will conclude his official elected du- • A spin-cast reel is
ties as the Past President. Joe has served as the lone usually the easiest for
Middle School Principal Representative at Large on the kids to use.
Board of Directors since the fall of 2013. • Bring a camera and
Mr. Friess completed his Bachelor’s Degree from Bowling Green State Univer- snacks.
sity. Additionally, he received his Master of Education and Doctor of Education • Be patient – plan on
from the University of Toledo. While members of the Wauseon Administrative Team spending time untangling
sometimes address him as Dr. Friess, he personally prefers Mr. Friess. lines, baiting hooks, land-
He started his tenure as the Wauseon Middle School Principal in August of ing fish and taking pic-
2002. Since then, Wauseon Middle School has been recognized once by the Ohio tures.
Department of Education as a School of Promise and twice as a High Performing • Most of all, have fun.
School of Honor. Anglers 16 years and
Mr. Friess will serve his leadership organization with the mindset to meet the older are required to have
mission and goals of the OASSA which include: OASSA is dedicated to the advocacy a valid fishing license to
and welfare of its members. Our mission is to provide high standards of leader- take fish, frogs or turtles
ship through consultation and professional development, political astuteness, leg- from Ohio waters when
islative influence, positive public relations, curricular initiatives, and collaboration not fishing on Ohio’s free
with related organizations. fishing weekend. An Ohio
resident fishing license is
only $19 a year for resi-
dents. Fishing licenses
are available at partici-
pating agents and wildo-
hio.gov.

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Edgerton Village Council Hilltop Students Participate
Moves Forward On The In District Science Day
Business Alley East Project

Citizens participating
should come prepared to
verify their residency.
April 27 is Arbor Day,
and the Village of Edg-
erton plans on marking
the occasion with a tree
planting. Mayor Lance
Bowsher reported that
the tree planting ceremo-
ny will take place at 10:00
a.m. at the old town hall.
“The tree that we’re going
to be planting that day is
in honor of Bessie Wright,
who just recently passed
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF away,” said Mayor Bow-
ARBOR DAY COMMEMORATION ... Edgerton Mayor sher. “Bessie gave this
Lance Bowsher discusses the details surrounding the village 20 years of service
Arbor Day memorial tree planting in honor of Ms. Bes- on Council, and we want
sie Wright. to plant that tree in her
PHOTO PROVIDED
memory on that day.” JUNIOR HIGH ... Some Hilltop junior high students recently attended the District
cavating, LLC. Funding Council addressed Or- Science Day at the University of Toledo on March 10. Back row, L to R: Ian Hoff-
By: Timothy Kays

THE VILLAGE REPORTER for the project is to come dinance 1016 establish- man, Tori Bauer, Olivia McKinney, Madi Routt. Front row, L to R: Avrie Reed,
from a 50/50 grant from ing a salary allocation for Ella Calvin, Jamie Chester. Ella Calvin won the Governor’s Award for Excellence
With the approval of the Ohio Public Works the Public Works Superin- in Student Research in Information Technology (2nd place). Ian Hoffman won
Ordinance 1015 on the Commission, as well as tendant. Counselor Rob- the S.A.V.E. award the a scholarship to a science camp. Olivia, Tori and Jamie all
evening of April 2, the $37,500 from a Commu- ert Day cast a dissenting qualified for State Science Day in Columbus on May 12.
Edgerton Village Council nity Development Block vote allowing for passage
gave the green light to the Grant, which is admin-
Business Alley East proj- istered by the Williams
ect.
Identity Theft Lunch & LearnCounty Commissioners.
Council approved the Once approved by the under suspended rules
measure under suspend- Commissioners, the mea- of reading, prompting a
ed rules of reading. “We sure will again come be- suggestion from Mayor
applied for funding for fore Council, this time Bowsher that perhaps
the Business Alley East for a vote. With the ap- the subject should be dis- Bryan, OH, April 13, 2018— Please modeled firm based in Bryan, Ohio. Fo-
two years ago,” said Vil- plication of grants to the cussed during executive join LS Wealth Management, LLC for a cusing in the area of retirement income
lage Administrator, Dawn winning bid amount, the session. Ordinance 1017 complimentary Lunch & Learn on the planning, wealth preservation, invest-
Fitzcharles. The funding Village will be responsible also called for suspension topic of Identity Theft on April 13th, ment management and estate plan-
applied for was a 50/50 for a small fraction of the of the rules of reading for 2018 12:00 PM — 1:30 PM, at 110 ning. Fiduciary duty extends solely to
grant from the Ohio Pub- total cost. “When we sat immediate enacting. This West High Street, Bryan, Ohio. Keynote investment advisory advice and does
lic Works Commission. down and calculated with measure pertained to the speakers will include: Montpelier’s Chief not extend to other activities such as
“The project runs from the grants, and where the establishment of salaries of Police, Daniel McGee and Huntington insurance or broker dealer services.
Indiana Street, which is bids came out at,” Ms. and wages of village em- Bank’s Treasury Management Adviser, Advisory clients are charged a monthly
at U.S. 6, to Hull Street,” Fitzcharles said, “...we ployees. Linda McNeal. Attendees will receive in- fee for assets under management while
Ms. Fitzcharles contin- are going to be getting two sight from both the police and banking insurance products pay a commission,
ued. “The proposed im- projects done for about Again, Councilor Day industries perspectives on identifying which may result in a conflict of inter-
provements consist of 31.5 percent of the cost. cast a dissenting vote, identity theft and how to better protect est regarding compensation. Investment
the installation of a new It’s good stuff... making and was joined in dissent yourself from the threats in this mod- advisory services offered through Virtue
12-inch storm sewer, the an investment in the com- by Councilor Roger Mue- ern-day era. Capital Management, LLC (VCM), a reg-
replacement of all storm munity, and spending 31 hlfeld. Council retired into istered investment advisor. VCM
sewer laterals, and the in- percent of the money.” executive session to dis- Your ticket in to the Lunch & Learn
stallation of a new 8-inch cuss both measures, and is a guest and a non-perishable food and LS Wealth Management, LLC are
water main. Council was informed upon returning to regular item(s). Those items will then we donat- independent of each other.
of several key dates up- session, passed both mea- ed to Outreach of Bryan, which is a local
The existing water coming in the village. On sures under suspended ministry that has been serving the area For more information about this top-
main will be abandoned, rules of reading. Coun- since 1971. ic and to RSVP (limited seating), please
and they will remove and cil moved to restructure contact Meghan O’Neal at 419-633-0955
replace all existing as- the wages of, and hire LS Wealth Management LLC, a fee- ext. 202or email at office@lswealthman-
phalt pavement. With based wealth management, fiduciary agement.com.
that, in that 700 feet, will
be nine new catch ba- April 21 from 8:00 a.m. Kip Pahl as Public Works Wauseon Announces Latest
sins installed, three new until 2:00 p.m., the vil- Superintendent to a sala-
manholes, and one new lage will conduct an E- ried position. Council also
fire hydrant. Initially, this Waste Day, and the large
project was anticipated trash item drop off date is
to cost around $230,000,
so when we applied for Academic Hall Of Fame ClassApril 28 from 8:00 a.m.
the grant, we applied for until noon. Both events moved to restructure the
50 percent at $115,000.” will take place in the lot wages of Electric Super-
The only bid submitted, behind the village hall; intendent Troy Nihart to
that of Bryan Excavating, with the large trash drop that of a salaried position.
LLC for $191,923.15, was off restricted to verifiable With no further busi- The Wauseon Academic Hall of Fame 1978 - 2010
lower than the $192,500 Edgerton residents only. Committee would like to officially an-
engineering estimate from ness to address, Council nounce the latest individuals who will DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
the Poggemeyer Design adjourned for the evening. be inducted into the Wauseon Academic Charles Domeck - Class of 1949
Group. Hall of Fame. This includes the hall of
Timothy can be reached fame categories for Legends of Educa- Vickie Lannie - Class of 1962
Council also heard of at [email protected] tions and Distinguished Alumni. Michael Ledyard - Class of 1967
Ordinance 1018, which
will not be officially on the Pond Clinic – How To 2018 ACADEMIC Jeff Robinson - Class of 1970
docket until the April 16 Manage Your Pond HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES: The official 2018 Academic Hall of
meeting. This Ordinance, Fame induction ceremony will be held
which must first be ap- LEGENDS OF EDUCATION on April 27, 2018, at 2:15 PM in the
proved by the Williams Wauseon High School Auditorium. A
County Commissioners William Green - Science Teacher reception will follow immediately after
due to the proposed ap- Do you have questions on how to ‘Manage Your 1971 - 2006 the program in the WHS cafeteria.
plication of Community Pond’? Then the place for answers is at the ‘Pond Clin- Debra Schnitkey - Vocal Music Teacher
Development Block Grant ic’ hosted by the Williams Soil and Water Conservation
funding, is for the Oak District (SWCD) and Ohio State University Extension
Street Storm Sewer Im-
provement project. Ac- Tinora German Group To VisitWilliams County.
cording to Ms. Fitzcharles, The ‘Pond Clinic’ will be held Tuesday, April 17, in
the bid, “...is for a storm the Williams SWCD Meeting Room at 1120 West High German Lutheran Heritage
sewer project on Oak Street in Bryan (enter from Buffalo Road). A hot hog
Street, between Farnham roast will be served starting at 6:00 p.m. with the pro-
and River. That is a pro- gram beginning at 6:30 p.m. We will have a first hand presenta- #66 .
tion of the Tinora German Group. Just This program is part of the spring
The guest presenter is Eugene C. Braig IV, Program back from Germany. The high school
Director of Aquatic Ecosystem at The Ohio State Uni- youth are studying a foreign language, meeting of the German Lutheran Heri-
versity Extension School of Environment and Natu- German being their choice. They want tage Association. Guests and visitors
ral Resources. He will address how to “Manage Your to share some German stories with you are always welcome. You do not need to
Pond” including weed and algae control and stocking and some photos, related to their recent be a member of German Lutheran Heri-
and fish management. So bring your questions and trip. Come, see, and hear them on Sun- tage to attend. The meeting is open and
have them answered by Eugene Braig. day April 15, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the free to the public.
Lutheran Social Services building five
For reservations contact the Williams SWCD at 419- miles south of Archbold, Ohio on Rte. Visit us on our Facebook page: Ger-
636-9395 Ext 3 or OSU Extension at 419-636-5608 by man Lutheran Heritage of Northwest
April 16th. Ohio.

posed improvement that
will consist of replacing
10-inch sewer, to 12 and
15-inch. The increased
sewer size is supposed to
help handle normal run-
off from the properties,
and also reduce upstream
backups that occur when
the 10-inch is current-
ly full. There will be six
new sewer service later-
als, which is the service
line...that connects to the
property owner. That is
not a complete street re-
construction. That is just
a storm sewer improve-
ment.”
Poggemeyer estimated
the project at $167,200,
and two bids were re-
ceived. Vernon Nagel,
Inc. tendered a bid of
$146,727, and the win-
ning bid of $112,107 was
submitted by Bryan Ex-

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Little Loco Leaders For March At The Montpelier Elementary School

Montpelier Elementary 3RD-6TH GRADE HONOR ROLL ... Front Row (left to right) – Baylee Davis, Olivia Kannel, Braylon Hopper, Aiden Roland, Rebecca Waters,
School held its monthly Hannah Martin, Mallory Hornung, Abigail Waters, Shelby Lockwood, Kansas Barcia, Jarett Malone, Abe Lee. Middle Row (left to right) – Kyler
Little Loco Leaders as- Stoy, Austin Adams, Emma Uyttenhove, Jada Uribes, Aleigha Hillard, Olivia Stefanelli, Madelyn Hopper, Alexis May, Collin Johnson, Luke
sembly for the month of Musser, Paul Frisby. Top Row (left to right) – Greyson Saneholtz, Brenden Wright, Zeke Cantu, Brennen Friend, Lydia Stimpfle, Taylor Bard,
March on Karis Wheeler, Reese Hand, Caitlyn Viers, Nevaeh Barcia, Jessica Patterson.

March 23, 2018. The
word of the month was
“Be Respectful,” and spe-
cific students were rec-
ognized by their teachers
for being respectful. Stu-
dents were taught by our
guidance counselor, Ms.
Anderson to be respect-
ful at school, home and in
the community by using
good manners.

Students were also giv-
en the opportunity to drop
their name in a bucket
for being a “Loco Leader”
to have a chance to be
drawn out randomly at
the assembly as well. The
students were given prizes
donated by Bill’s Locker
Room III, Tano’s Pizza,
Subway, Ring’s Pharma-
cy, Cookies On Demand
and Montpelier Academic
Boosters.

3RD-6TH GRADE LOCO LEADERS ... Front Row (left to right) – Zoe Uribes, Phoenix K-2 BUCKET FILLERS ... Front Row (left to right)—Alyvia Repp, Madyson Smith,
Brown, Kensie Hall. Back Row (left to right) – Marie Hager, Caitlyn Viers, Nathan Jenna Carroll, Theresa Gray, Willow Hickling, Trevor Powers, Dylan Mattern. Back
Rummel, Colton Nofzinger. Missing from photo – Owen Sommer Row (left to right)—Will Friend, Hazen Smith, Tyce Fleukens, Dominic Guilford,
Corbin Ussery, Xavier Mason, Chayton Vilaychith.

KINDERGARTEN ... Front Row (left to right)—Braxton Shankster, Landon Allen, FIRST GRADE ... Front Row (left to right)—Jaden Cape, Kolbee Thomas, Mellody
Leah Strohl, Aliviya Decker. Back Row (left to right)—Jordan Brown, Ixaiah Horton, Seaman, Donviea Deyarmond. Back Row (left to right)—Nathan Priest, Jonah Gilm-
Bailey Lash, Sophia Hildebrandt. our.

3RD-6TH GRADE MONTHLY PRIZE WINNERS ... Front Row (left to right)-Alyssa SECOND GRADE ... Front Row (left to right)—Noah Sauceda, Kameron Sisco, Zav-
Smatlak, Wesley Barron, Karis Wheeler, Greyson Saneholtz, Jarett Malone. Back iour Richmire, Jackson Scott, Keegan Ambler. Back Row (left to right)—Kaydence
Row (left to right)-Holly Underwood, Trenton Eitniear, Malachi Smith, Logan Pon- O’Connor, Genevieve Repp, Khole Woodford.
tious.

Long Retires From
Superintendent’s Position At Hilltop

By: James Pruitt The board appointed Laurie Worline KK P.M. AWARD AND BUCKET KK A.M. AWARDS AND BUCKET
THE VILLAGE REPORTER as superintendent pro tem March 27 FILLERS ... Sophia Frisby, Jason Gerig FILLERS ... Jullian Dohner, Khole Gigax
to serve while Long was out of the dis-
Millcreek-West Unity Schools is look- trict. She will continue that role during
ing for a new superintendent after its the board’s search for a new superin-
longtime leader resigned. tendent. The board will officially accept
Long’s retirement at its next meeting
The board received notice April 4 April 16. Long was hired as superinten-
of Larry Long’s immediate retirement, dent in April 2013.
Board President Heather Jones said.
An earlier story had erroneously stat-
“Before today, Mr. Long was still ed the special meeting was Feb. 27. The
an employee of the district. The board Village Reporter regrets the error.
thanks Mr. Long for his service to our
district, and we wish him well in his re- James can be reached at
tirement,” Jones said [email protected]

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Wauseon High School Swanton Rotary Sending Rochelle
To Present “The Wiz” To District Speech Contest

By: Cory Johnson Senior Conner Johnson, an active
student in the school’s music program
THE VILLAGE REPORTER and a part of the cast chorus in past
performances, is excited for the poten-
The Wauseon High School theatre tial to delight audiences with all of the PHOTO PROVIDED
will be abuzz with the stories of fairytale magic the cast and production crew has
wonder this weekend as a cast of about to share. 2018 SWANTON ROTARY SPEECH CONTESTANTS ... Senior Mikayla Rochelle,
30 high school students and another Sophomore Olivia Bergman, Sophomore Ashlynn Waddell and Sophomore Alexis
45 elementary/middle school students “I love being able to work with the Bergman.
present the spring musical of “The Wiz.” staff as well as the students to really
make this something special. The work Swanton High School Senior, Mi- taking a topic of their choosing and ap-
The Tony award-winning Broadway that has gone into practice and the set kayla Rochelle, will represent Swanton plying it to the Rotary’s Four-Way Test.
musical turned NBC live television ad- building this year is incredible. We’ve Rotary at the District 6600 Four-Way Adopted in 1943 by Rotary International,
aptation last year is a retelling of L. pulled out all the stops to make it a Test Speech Contest in Van Wert, Ohio The Four-Way Test is a set of guidelines
Frank Baum’s classic 1900 children’s memorable performance through our on Saturday. Rochelle won first place at by which Rotary clubs around the world
novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz but acting, singing, visual effects, and set the Rotary’s local contest on March 22, conduct community outreach and per-
with a spin of modern soul and jazz. presence,” he said. which qualified her for the district com- sonal conduct.

The seasoned cast includes seniors Director Jason Robinson is equally
Paige Moden as Dorothy, Colton Blan- impressed with the cast’s work to tack-
ton as Uncle Henry and The Flying Mon- le the challenging scenes and musical
key, Conner Johnson as the Scarecrow, numbers presented by the show and
and Jaslyn Johnson as Evillene, juniors the creativity and and collaboration be-
Maggie Carder as Aunt Em, Kaylei Sat- tween three schools, INTV, and Art Club
kowski as Addaperle, Alex Guerrero as that the show has allowed. “It has been
the Tinman, Hunter Mattin as the Lion, a long time since I have been so excited
and Anias Thompson as the Lord High and so confident about a show,” he said.
Underling.
The musical will be presented on Fri-
Sophomores Reece Mealer and Ha- day, April 13 and Saturday, April 14,
leigh Wurst play the Messenger and both at 7 p.m., while the Sunday, April
Glinda, respectively, while freshmen Ka- 15 performance will take place at 2 p.m.
mron Goolsby plays the Gatekeeper and Tickets are available in advance from
Uzziah DeLaCruz plays the Wiz. Another any cast member for $8 for students
17 students make up the lead dancers and seniors and $10 for adults. All seat-
and chorus and Yellow Brick Road En- ing is reserved.
semble while the production welcomes
a 45-member strong elementary/middle petition. The test includes simple, yet power-
school chorus and a community/stu- Cory can be reached at

dent orchestra. [email protected] This is Rochelle’s second year com- ful, questions of: (1) Is it the truth; (2) Is

peting in the District Contest. “I really it fair to all concerned; (3) Will it build
didn’t know what to expect last year, the goodwill and better friendships; and (4)
contestants were all so impressive. I feel Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Lo-
cal judges, School Board Member Steve
Wauseon’s Ironwood Golf Course Adds like I have a better idea of how to prepare Brehmer, Mayor Ann Roth and Swan-
this year, but I know that the competi- ton Schools Superintendent’s Secretary
Ashley Stambaugh, critiqued the contes-
Golf Simulator, Eyes Major Improvements tion will, once again, be at a very high tants on delivery, originality and content.
level,” said Rochelle.
By: Cory Johnson years, so I know what they want and I’m The preliminary contest, sponsored Rochelle received a $100 prize for first
THE VILLAGE REPORTER going to try and provide them with that. place and Sophomore Ashlynn Waddell
I treat our guests with the respect that by Swanton Rotary, was held at Swan- won $50 for her second-place finish.
With only a few months on the job, they deserve and try to make everyone’s ton High School and encouraged partici-
Quinn Frank, the new club pro at Iron- experience positive,” he said. pants to create and deliver speeches by
wood Golf Course in Wauseon, has al-
ready led major renovations and addi- The course currently host four men’s
tions with even more improvements in leagues with a potential fifth forming.
mind to strengthen golfing locally.
Delta Village Council Starts ProcessFrank is also looking to bring back a
Full renovations to the clubhouse women’s league for the 2018 season. In-
over the winter have included new car-
pet, LED lighting and a fresh coat of For Park Levy Renewal, Additionaldividual membership options have also
paint throughout the building. A golf been expanded for the current season
simulator was also recently added to to include a limited membership (good Park Funding May Be Required
help the course in being able to be open for 25 rounds) and a corporate member-
year-round and help golfers stay on top ship,
of their game even in the off-season. Future expansion projects could in- By: Bill O’ Connell its third and final reading which directs
THE VILLAGE REPORTER the Village Administrator to take the
The simulator already saw eight clude remodeling of the upstairs loft necessary steps to utilize the funds of
weeks of league play and three tourna- with the capabilities of a sports bar and A first reading of Resolution #18- the Blodwen R. Jones Trust to assist in
ments hosted on it while temperatures the forming of a non-profit charity to 06, which declares it necessary to re- the construction and establishment of a
have dropped. On average, it takes one help introduce local kids to the sport new an existing tax levy of 0.5 Mil to columbarium and cremains park within
hour for one person to play a full 18- and continue to provide resources to the be recreational purposes (Village Park) Greenlawn Cemetery.
hole game of golf on the new simulator. Archbold, Pettisville, and Wauseon high was passed unanimously by the Village
Another one may be added next sea- school golf teams the course hosts with Council. The renewal will begin in 2019 Also approved on its third reading
son, if its popularity continues to grow, Morenci in talks of coming on board for for a period of five years. However, even was Resolution #18-05 which authoriz-
Frank said. a spring season. if the voters approve the renewal, more es the Village Administrator to take the
“I just want to build [Ironwood] up money for the parks may be needed. necessary actions and execute the nec-
Although Frank has only served and provide my hometown with a qual- Village Administrator Brad Peebles essary documents to transfer property
as the club pro since November, he’s ity golf experience. I’m not the country plans on meeting soon with the Finance recently acquired for public purposes
been a certified pro for 12 years and club guy. I’ll treat golfers the way they Committee and the Public Property that is actually part of adjoining parcel.
worked under the respective club pros want to be treated so hopefully they’ll Committee to discuss options for more
since 1988 with experience managing want to come back and bring three funding for the parks beyond the reve- Ordinance #18-08, establishing the
the driving range, pro shop, and run- friends with them- to build the club up nue generated by the levy. “We’re going Municipal Electric Utility Department to
ning tournaments. He also played golf the right way,” Frank said. to have to do something about increas- serve electric customers within the Vil-
all throughout his studies at Wauseon Upcoming events include a Chilly ing our incomes at the parks if we’re to lage was approved on its first reading.
High School. In his new role, he’ll also Challenge four-person scramble on Sat- continue to maintain the level of service The Village Administrator will serve as
take on responsibilities of all the mer- urday, April 21, the Walmart Warriors we currently have,” said Mr. Peebles. the administrative head of the new de-
chandising and food, checking guests Golf Outing on May 18, Sprow Memorial “At this point we need to pass this to partment and will be responsible for the
in, and coordinating scheduling for Golf Outing on May 19, and 2 Man/2 maintain our revenue stream.” general operations of the utility. This
teams and leagues. Ball Big Hole Scramble on May 27. He also explained that an additional will not require additional personnel.
levy may be placed on the ballot in the
“I know all the people in the area and Cory can be reached at near future for the same purpose but it In other news, the Delta Lions Club
have been a member out here for 30 [email protected] would fall under the new State law that sent a letter to Council requesting to
plant trees in the Village park. More de-
eliminates the 10% reduction for all tails on this request will be forthcoming.
property owners on new levies but not
renewals, thereby making it cheaper for The next meeting will take place on
April 16, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in Memorial
Hall.

the taxpayers. Bill can be reached at

Resolution #18-05 was approved on [email protected]

Emanuel Villanueva Awarded
Student Of The Month At Stryker

PHOTO BY CORY JOHNSON, STAFF

RIBBON CUTTING ... Members of the Wauseon Chamber of Commerce gather as
the course’s new club pro, Quinn Frank (center), cuts the ribbon to officially open
recent additions.

Rock Of Ages Comes
To Swanton High School

Swanton High School is pleased to in- formance on April 13th or 14th at 7:30 PHOTO PROVIDED
vite you to this year’s musical program, pm, or April 15th at 2:00 pm. General
Rock of Ages. Rock of Ages is the story admission is just $7 per ticket and can STUDENT OF THE MONTH ... Emanuel Villanueva was recently honored as the
of a small town girl and big city boy who be purchased in advance or at the door, Student of the Month at Stryker High School. The Core Value for the month is
fall in love while chasing their dreams and reserved seating can be purchased Respect. The sponsor for the month of March was Chris & Nikki DeGroff. Nikki is
of becoming a rock star in Los Angeles. in advance for $15 per ticket. Tickets pictured above presenting the award to Emanuel.
Set in 1987, this musical performance can be purchased at the high school of-
includes some of the greatest rock songs fice from 7:30 to 3:00, Monday through
of the 80’s and will transform you back Friday.
in time for the evening with an amaz-
ingly talented cast! The cast and crew is excited to “Rock
out” with the audience this year and en-
They have worked really hard to courages everyone to join in the fun and
make it all come together and can’t wait wear their best “80’s” gear to the show!
to share their excitement with the au- We dare you not to join in with some
dience. You can catch this year’s per- dancing in the isles!

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Metamora Council OKs Speed Slide Funding For New Pool
Purchase Of Larger Trailer Revisited By Wauseon City Council

By: James Pruitt in 2018 budget to purchase a trailer, PHOTO BY CORY JOHNSON, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Kreischer said. Solicitor Alan Lehen-
bauer said it is not a conflict per say for POOL DISCUSSION ... A water slide is the latest addition to ongoing construction
A week after agreeing to purchase council members to be on the Park-O- of the Wauseon community pool. An additional speed slide will not be featured for
a small trailer, the Metamora Village Rama Committee even if it’s set up as a the Memorial Day grand opening but may be added in the future.
Council changed gears and decided a 501c3 group could be a potential con-
larger model was more beneficial. flict when voting on park expenditures By: Cory Johnson Police Chief Keith Torbet reminded
including rent of the park for the annual THE VILLAGE REPORTER council members that the next Coffee with
The council will return a 6-foot by event. Department Heads event will take place on
8-foot trailer and purchase an 82-inch More discussion was had on the new April 18th from 8 to 9 AM at Biggby Coffee.
by 18-foot vehicle so maintenance work- Mayor Ken Wysong suggested enact- Wauseon community pool and the addi- A Drug Take Back Day will also be hosted
er Steve Venia can haul more items and ing bylaws designating the date of annu- tion of a speed slide during an April 2nd on April 20th from 10 AM until 2 PM at the
more brush. The larger trailer would al- al event and having all funds produced Wauseon City Council meeting. Councilor police station, Rite Aid, and Walmart.
low Venia to haul all the village’s large return to the village for park improve- Shane Chamberlin suggested that the Fi-
equipment when and where needed, ments. Could the village give startup nance Committee hold a meeting to discuss In his report, Richardson shared that
carry additional loads of brush to Lam- funds to the organization? The solicitor the issue. an initial walk-through and pre-survey
mon Bros. and transport broken equip- suggested asking the state auditor. was held to replace a portion of the Otto-
ment in to be repaired. “My thought was instead of using the kee Street sanitary sewer. Separate pre-
Council discussed the appearance of money that we had budgeted for an open construction meetings were also held for
Venia requested the smaller trailer a park bench to be erected in Sierah air pavilion [in Reighard Park], maybe us- the biosolids handling project at the city’s
to haul a sewer auger machine to work Joughin’s memory. Discussions were ing that money to make sure that slide’s water reclamation plant and the painting of
sites allowing easier maneuverability on whether it should be decorative or there,” he said. the Wabash Park water tower. A new line
in yards, Council member John Hudik made out of cement. The matter will be slaker will soon be installed at the water
said. Venia told Council member Justin referred to the Lands & Buildings Com- Public Service Director Dennis Richard- treatment plant and the second round of
Kreischer the maneuverability with a mittee. Council also discussed making son told council members that the slide interviews was recently held for an opera-
larger trailer would not be an issue. the Memorial Garden area handy-cap could not be installed by the scheduled Me- tor trainee position there, Richardson said.
accessible using pavers or stamped con- morial Day opening, but could possibly be
If it were to become an issue, the vil- crete. There was some discussion on re- installed during the course of the summer Finance Director Jamie Giguere re-
lage could buy a dolly to move the sew- designing the entire area. if funding was provided. ported that income tax revenue to the city
er machine closer to job site Kreischer is down $80,000 from the same time last
said. The village pays Ott’s $20 to pick Wysong discussed a letter received If the city does not allocate more mon- year. While withholdings continue to be
up and return equipment when repairs from ISO in regard to the village’s “Pub- ey towards the pool, Mayor Kathy Huner up, business estimates are down, possibly
are needed. The park mower will fit on lic Protection Classification” the new said that the $25,000 piece of equipment from businesses paying in December as op-
the 6-foot x 8-foot trailer, but not the fire rating, effective July 1, 2018 will be could be funded by private donations to posed to January.
larger tractor which is driven back and 05/5Y. It had been a 6, this is an im- the Wauseon Area Foundation earmarked
forth to the water plant to mow. It takes provement. Wysong suggested council for the project. With potential to go over- In new business, council members
about 20 minutes to drive mower to the consider funding phase one of the walk- budget, cuts have also been made by elimi- passed the first readings of resolutions
water plant, Venia said. way extension project this spring if time nating pool toys in the zero-entry area and authorizing Mayor Kathy Huner to enter
allows. cheaper than planned fencing around the into agreements with Stantec Consulting
Both trailers have their use, but if perimeter was used. Services of Toledo and PAC Engineering of
only one was desired, he would suggest John Pupos suggested discussing Monroe, MI, for engineering services for the
the larger model. This dual axle trailer grant opportunities with Sandy Kessler Fire Chief Rick Sluder reported that city.
would be able to haul the backhoe and with Maumee Valley Planning Organiza- Wood County code inspectors would visit
large mower. Venia priced one at John- tion. the municipal building later in the week to The next Wauseon City Council meeting
son Trailer for $3,040. He suggested examine the fire alarm system in the new is scheduled to be held on April 16, 2018 at
putting sides on trailer. James can be reached at sleeping room addition and conduct a fi- 5:00 PM in Council Chambers.
[email protected] nal inspection of both the fire department
The $3,000 was already approved renovations and the newly added police de- Cory can be reached at
partment office space. [email protected]

Lyons Village Council News

PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF Here are some recent actions by the Lyons Village Council: THM sample results
came back good. The Water Tower was 70 (average is 44) and the pump house was
COUNCIL MEMBERS ... The Metamora Village Council met April 2, 2018. Left side, 62.7, (avg. is 46.7). The village water system produced 1.961 million of gallons in
Justin Kreischer, Richard Sauerlender, Karon Lane. Right, John Pupos, John Hu- February. The village cleanup day is April 28.
dik, Ken Wysong, and Brooke Smith.

“THE VILLAGE REPORTER”

WEEKLY COMMUNITY CALENDAR

APRIL 13TH, 2018 - APRIL 19TH, 2018

FRIDAY, APRIL 13TH •Evergreen High School - Anything Goes •Wauseon High School - The Wiz •Bryan City Council 7:00 PM
•Archbold High School - Wizard of Oz •Swanton High School - Rock of Ages •Stryker High School - Totally •Delta Village Council 7:00 PM
•Bryan High School - How to Succeed Awestome 80s •Edon Village council 7:00 PM
•Wauseon High School - The Wiz MONDAY, APRIL 16TH •FultoTnUCEoSuDnAtyYC, oAmPmRIisLsi1o7nTerHs 9 AM
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•Wauseon High School - The Wiz •Archbold Village Council 7:00 PM •Fulton County Commissioners 9 AM
SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH •Archbold High School - Wizard of Oz •Archbold School Board 6:00 PM
•Bryan High School - How to Succeed
• •Archbold High School - Wizard of Oz •Hilltop School Board 6:00 PM
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Pulaski Garden Club Going Strong After 90 Years

Guest Rosetta Luke won the door The club is looking for a site at the Wil-
prize. The next meeting will be May 1 liams County Fairgrounds to plant a
and will be focus on weed control. There memorial tree. It will be a tulip tree to
is a Region I meeting May 3 in Delta. commemorate the club’s 90 years.
The program includes a morning ses-
sion, “Color your world with spring James can be reached at
bulbs” and an afternoon flower show. [email protected]

Evergreen Middle School
Third Quarter Honor Roll

PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF 8TH GRADE Brianna Sintobin Trever Smith
Melaina Abec Lauren Smith Kiersten Taylor
90 YEARS ... The Pulaski Garden Club met April 2 at the Pulaski United Methodist Isaac Balmer Woran Thompson
Church. First row left to right: Deanne Batterson, Carol Goebel, JoAnn Beucler; Izabella Barkhimer Nicholas Smithmyer
second row: Regina Partee, Tammie Rettig, Kay Beck, Judy Shilling; third row: Gracie Boger Lilly Stoykoff Corbin Tolek
Rosetta Luke, Joyce Paepke, Cynthia Wise, Connie Simmons and fourth row: Cam Payton Boucher Marissa VanDenk
Miller, Cathy Sharp, Barb Deetz. Rebekah Bowser Anderson Tipping
Delaney Burghardt Jazlynn Todd Worthy White
By: James Pruitt lias” also known as milkweeds, to the Derek Cobb Emma Vaculik Lyndi Williamson
THE VILLAGE REPORTER group. The milkweed is an herbaceous Kennedy Coolman
perennial which includes 140 known Chloe Creque Lydia Valentine Jordan Witt
Ten times a year a hardy group of lo- species. The presentation delved into Owen Cromly Andrea VanWert 6TH GRADE
cal women prolong a tradition that ex- the makeup of the plant, its purpose Wyatt Damaske Jessica Campbell
tends for 90-plus years. and uses. While some butterflies may Chaeli Deck Landen Vance Macy Chamberlin
get trapped in its milky substance, it Amara Donnelly Joleen Warner Molly Daugherty
The Pulaski Garden Club met once is mostly a food source and a place for Mason Emmitt
again in the Fellowship Hall of the local Monarchs to lay their eggs. Gardeners Alivia Eisel Erin Wood Cynthia Fritsch
United Methodist Church. More than a are now planting “butterfly gardens” to Sergio Funk 7TH GRADE Andrew Gillen
dozen women attended the April 2 meet- support the life cycle of the monarch Kayla Gleckler Caleb Ackerman Kaitlyn Harkey
ing. The size is similar to the first meet- butterfly which is currently labeled as Sarai Gutierrez Josephine Blanchard Alexa Hartbarger
ing held in 1927. The club is only one an endangered species, Batterson said. Kaylee Hein Aiden Burgermeister Elijah Hernandez
of two in Williams County and the only Another product of the milkweed is its Grace Heintschel Jacob Canfield Lillian Herr
one aligned with the state’s garden club filament, which are hollow and coated Jaden Hinz Emma Cole Brooklynn Hinz
group. with wax and makes good insulation Jolie Huffman Hannah Double
which was used during World War II, Ethan Loeffler Caedmon Duwve Luke Hinz
At its peak whole families would and now in pillows and winter coats. Evan Lumbrezer Rylan Fahrer Katherine Hoffman
come out for one of the highlights of Mason Luttrell Kyle Feeback Rachael Hoffman
the social calendar. While the numbers Connie Simmons presented “Plants Emma Majewski Andrew Geer
may be down, the excitement and pas- that attract butterflies.” These should Austin Marvin Garrett Gillen Ryder Hudik
sion more than make up for it. be typically later summer flowers as Seth Meiring Ayden Gleckler Haley Johnson
that’s when the insects come out of their Graham Micham Rylee Goedde
Club members discussed their favor- cocoons. Ideal flowers would be sedum, Joseph Mitchey Jacob Goodson Elijah Keifer
ite butterflies as part of roll call. Laugh- coneflowers, zinnias, bee balm, dian- MacKenzie Mitchey Conner Hewson Ashlyn Luttrell
ter filled the room as the meeting pro- thus, Fox-glove because butterflies like Hannah Mohr Collin Hickerson Elizabeth Mohr
gressed. The meetings are a celebration a landing pad to get at the nectar. But- Jayden Monroe Bethany Hicks Daniel Napierala
of all things gardening, whether flowers terflies like water nearby, but not being Mollie Newcomb Ellie Johnson
or vegetables. Anyone is welcome and near a high traffic area. A butterfly gar- Alexander Peete Landon Justice Lyla Nash
dues are only $11 per year. den could have a fence nearby to protect Austin Pennington Carson Le Roux Jared Peppers
from the winds or even a larger bush to Micah Pennington Ahrianna McCabe Raegan Radel
Presentations on this night dealt with protect them. Butterflies are attracted Paige Radel Emileigh Myers Grant Richardson
milkweed and butterflies. Cam Miller, to bright colored flowers, noting that Skylee Raker Lucinda Nichols Morgen Robinson
club president, brought two handmade their eyesight is not too great plus their Brooklyn Richardson Kayla Nidek Barrett Roesti
examples of a “Flutterby” to show. The nectar drinking tubes are short. “Their Jessica Riggs William Parquet Keigan Schuster
arrangements featured yucca leaves life cycle goes from Canada to Mexico Amy Ruetz Brock Patrick Wesley Seppala
with a trimmed and windblown look and that the butterfly that flies by this Kaden Sanford Brenden Pribe Brodie Setmire
with some glue dots and/or staples. summer their grandchildren or great- Benjamin Saunders Madisyn Robinson Paige Shively
The yucca in one arrangement with dai- grandchildren will be by next summer Lane Schoendorf Lydeyiah Roesner Brooke Sintobin
sies and the other with lilies were placed to sample your butterfly garden,” Sim- Devin Schudel Benjamin Ruetz Lanegan Smallman
in a needlepoint and then into a shallow mons said. Jocelyn Schuster Bradyn Ruffer Adam Smith
bowl and even placed a background be- Camden Schlueter Jesse Spradlin
hind to show off the look. Briahna Schweer Jack Stubleski
Neil Seppala Hannah Wilson
Deanne Batterson presented “asche- Lucy Serna Tyson Woodring
Kendall Wyse

Science Camp Applications Edon Music Students Perform
Now Being Accepted At The Stranahan Theater

The Kids’ Outdoor Science Camp, held great camp experiences. Campers are PHOTOS PROVIDED
at 4-H Camp Palmer near Harrison Lake supervised by a team of trained teen
State Park in Fayette, Ohio, is sched- counselors, adult staff, and a nurse who CHOIR ... Allison Kaylor, Kenton Smart, and Ashley Kaylor represented Edon as
uled for June 4-7, 2018. This popular stays camp throughout the week. Deli- members of the Junior High Honors Choir.
camp is open to youth from age 8 (and cious meals are provided family style and
3rd grade) through 14 (finishing the 8th small cabins and bunk beds help to de-
grade) living in the three state area. velop friendships and social skills.

Exciting programs will evolve around The capacity of this camp is large but
this year’s theme, “Science Camp is So not unlimited. Early registration is very
Cool!” Campers will explore their natural important to insure acceptance, as camp
environment and enjoy outdoor adven- could fill up before the May 18th dead-
ture with a scientific focus. They will also line.
have the opportunity to climb high ropes,
hike, swim, and canoe along with a host The Kids’ Outdoor Science Camp is
of traditional camp activities including sponsored in cooperation with the Soil
crafts, evening dances and campfire pro- and Water Conservation Districts and
grams. Ohio State University Extension Offices
of NW Ohio. For further information or
The camp fee is $160 and covers all to obtain a registration form please call
program supplies for the four day and the OSU Extension, Wood County office
three night event at 419-354-9050 or visit our website at
wood.osu.edu. (Click on the 4-H Youth
Including: meals, overnight accom- Development and Everything Camp).
modation, t-shirt, activities, and many

Officers Elected At Pettisville
Ever-Ready 4-H Club Meeting

The Pettisville Ever-Ready 4-H Club and picking up sticks in preparation HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR ... The High School Honors
held its 3rd meeting on March 29, 2018. for the Pettisville Friendship Days to Choir included six musicians from Edon: Thor Dunkle,
Officers were elected. Enrollment forms be held in June. Camp Palmer clean- Dru Walkowski, Alyssa Lautzenhiser, Trinity Altaffer,
were due. Park clean-up will be on April up has been cancelled and Pettisville Hunter Hodapp, and Trey Whitney.
22 @ 3:30 with a meeting to follow at Friendship Days will be an alternate
4:30 p.m. In the event the park clean-up community service with details to come.
needs to be moved to the rain date, the Quality Assurance will be on April 23rd
meeting will still be at 4:30. at 7:30 in the Pettisville Jr. High gym.
The Chicken BBQ tickets will also be
Members should bring rakes and handed out at this meeting.
buckets as we will be spreading mulch

Cupcake Decorating Demonstration
At Hoofbeats 4-H Club Meeting

Hoofbeats 4-H Club held a meeting ed games lead by Gavin Dickinson. The
on March 25th @ 2:00pm. Fundrais- club had two demonstrations. Members
er forms were collected. Members also learned about Kailee McCaskeys 3 proj-
turned in enrollment forms. ects she is taking, Archery, Collectables,
and Knots. Members enjoyed learning
All officers will attend the officers and how to decorate cup cakes during Hailee
advisors training on April 5th at 6:30pm Guys cake decorating demonstration. HONORS BAND ... Melody
at the Montpelier Exempted Village Nofizger participated in
School. The next meeting will be held on April the High School Honors
8th at 2:00pm Band.
Our members played Easter egg relat-

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Williams County Park & Road Updates Fulton County Ohio Relay For
Life Holds Bowling Fund Raiser
By: James Pruitt a report on invasive species. It will be an
THE VILLAGE REPORTER intern program. By: Bill O’ Connell team from the Fulton County Health
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Center, one of 23 volunteer teams that
The Williams County Parks Commis- While vandalism overall has dropped , a make up Fulton County Ohio Relay for
sion will be planting several dozen trees recent outbreak has been reported. Some- This past Saturday afternoon the Life’s group. The teams are sponsored
at Opdycke Park. County Engineer Todd one drove and tore up the ground near the Fulton County Ohio Relay for Life or- by companies in the area as well as
Roth informed the Board of County Com- model airplane area and the barn. ganization held their Second Annual friends and families. Each team will
missioners about the development at its Strike Out Cancer Bowling event at the put on several individual fund-raisers
April 5 meeting. The work is a result of Roth talked about adding stop or yield Swanton Sports Center. Children and throughout the year.
cooperation between Roth’s office and the signs on all approaches at CRM.90 and adults formed 14 teams and took to the
Soil and Water Conservation District. CR17.75. Westbound M-.90 and south- lanes in an effort to help raise funds for The organization’s main fund-raising
bound 17.75 have no signs. The county the ongoing battle against the deadly event for 2018 will take place on June
The trees will be planted by the former will install flashing stop signs with flags disease which has touched, in one way 8th at the Fulton County Fair Grounds
dog pound and up a little hill. The coun- and leave them up for two weeks. Then or another, the lives of almost every on State Route 108 in Wauseon. If
ty will move some pines, hardwoods and they will be replaced with regular stop American. In addition to the bowling you are interested in being involved in
birches into the area. Since the old pound signs, Roth said. There will be “Stop Ahead there was a 50/50 raffle and drawings the June event or organizing a team
has water it makes sense to plant the trees signs” added about 200 feet from the in- for a large number of donated prizes. you can contact Ms. Nafziger at heidi.
there, Roth said. “It is not to create a forest tersection, along with reflective stripes. [email protected] or call (888)-227-
out here,” Roth said. “It is to let them grow The event was coordinated by Heidi 6446.
and then move them. The thought is if we Roth also brought up adding a $5 Nafziger of the American Cancer Soci-
plant 200 and 50 survive, we are lucky,” charge to registration fees to help raise ety and organized by volunteer Laura Bill can be reached at
Roth said. money for some projects that benefit a Teal of Wauseon. Ms. Teal chairs the [email protected]
company, but in which the company does
A student from Defiance College will be help pay for.
working for the county this summer to do
James can be reached at
[email protected]

Our Women’s Health Clinic at Bryan Dr. Samar Hassouneh
Hospital welcomes a second OB/GYN

OB/GYN, Dr. Samar Hassouneh.
Dr. Hassouneh is a Harvard Medical School

graduate who completed her OB/GYN
residency at University of Michigan Health

System and is certified by the American
Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Women’s Health Clinic at Bryan Hospital Dr. Hanan Bazzi
433 W. High St. Bryan, OH 43506 OB/GYN

Learn more: chwchospital.org/OBGYN PHOTOS BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF
Make your appointment now: 419.633.0755

You Are Invited to the

2018 FULTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

BIENNIAL HEALTH FAIR

Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018
Time: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Place: FCHC Beck Meeting Room

• Parking: South Lot
• Free Admission, Refreshments, Giveaways, Prizes

Screenings & Information Free Tests Available

No appointment necessary! • Osteoporosis Screening
• Blood Pressure Screening
Comprehensive Blood Test ($30, normally $400) - • Vision Test
Includes Lipid profile for heart health, tests for liver • Cancer Information
and kidney health, hemogram to detect infections or • Online Cancer Risk Assessment
anemia. Blood draws end at 9:30 AM. • Hearing Test
• Requires a 12-hour fast – no food or drink • Diabetes Education Information
• All testing CASH OR CHECKS ONLY! • Waist Measurement & Nutrition Information
• OPTIONAL ADD-ONS (Must have Comprehensive • Wellness & Prevention Information
• Fitness Class Information
Blood Test in order to receive the following) • Blood Glucose Check (finger stick)
- Men may add a PSA for an additional $25. • Heart Health - Provided by Cardiac Rehab Staff
- A1C Screening $25 (blood draw) • Vascular Health - Provided by FCHC Heart &

- Vitamin D $25 (blood draw) Vascular Center

For more information contact the FCHC Corporate and Community Health Promotion
Department at 419-330-2735.

Fulton County 725 S. Shoop Ave. Wauseon, OH VIEW ALL PHOTOS OF THIS EVENT FOR
Health Center FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM

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Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 13

April 8 - 14, 2018

Williams County Public Libraries Montpelier
Public Library
BRYAN EDON PIONEER
216 E Main Street,
Main Library - Bryan 105 S. Michigan Street 106 Baubice Street Montpelier OH 43543
107 E. High Street P.O. Box 185 P.O. Box 155 Telephone: (419) 485-3287
Bryan OH 43506 Edon OH 43518 Pioneer Oh 43554
(phone) 419-636-6734 419.272.2839 (phone & fax) 419-737-2833 (phone & fax) LIBRARY HOURS:
(fax) 419-636-3970 LIBRARY HOURS: LIBRARY HOURS: Monday & Wednesday
LIBRARY HOURS: Monday & Tuesday Monday & Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Monday & Tuesday 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tues., Thurs. & Friday
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday Wednesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday Friday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Friday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. montpelierpubliclibrary.oplin.org
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
National Library Workers Day
EDGERTON STRYKER WEST UNITY Saturday, April 14, 2018

319 North Michigan Avenue 304 South Defiance Street 109 South High Street National Bookmobile Day
Edgerton OH 43517 P.O. Box 137 West Unity OH 43570 Wednesday, April 11, 2018
419.298.3230 (phone & fax) Stryker OH 43557 419-924-5237 (phone & fax)
LIBRARY HOURS: 419.682.5081 (phone & fax) LIBRARY HOURS:
Monday & Tuesday LIBRARY HOURS: Monday & Tuesday
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday & Tuesday 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday
11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wauseon Normal Memorial Archbold Community Delta Public
Public Library Library, Fayette Library Library

Wauseon Public Library Normal Memorial Library 205 Stryker St, 402 Main Street
117 E. Elm St. 301 North Eagle Street Archbold, OH 43502 Delta, Ohio 43515
Wauseon, OH 43567 Fayette, OH 43521 Phone: 419-446-2783 Phone: 419-822-3110
Phone: 419-335-6626 Phone: 419-237-2115 Fax: 419-446-2142 Fax: 419-822-5310
Fax: 419-335-0642 Fax: 419-237-2002 LIBRARY HOURS LIBRARY HOURS
LIBRARY HOURS: LIBRARY HOURS Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9:30 - 8:30 Mon-Wed: 9:30-7:30
Monday & Tuesday: 10:00 to 8:00 Monday & Wednesday 10:00 to 8:00 Wednesday: 9:30 - 5:30 Thursday: 10:00-5:30
Wednesday: 10:00 to 5:00 Tuesdays: 10:00 to 5:00 Friday: 9:30 - 5:30 Friday: 9:30-5:30
Thursday: 10:00 to 8:00 Thursdays: 1:00 to 5:00 Saturday: 9:30 - 3:00 Saturday: 10:00-2:00
Friday: 10:00 to 5:00 Fridays: 1:00 to 5:00 Sunday Closed Sunday: Closed
Saturdays: 10:00 to 2:00 Saturdays: 10:00 to 1:00 www.archboldlibrary.org www.deltapubliclibrary.org
www.wauseonlibrary.org www.fayette-nml.org

Williams County Public Library Evergreen Community Swanton Public
National Library Week Prizes Library Library

Williams County Public Library with locations in 253 Maple Street 305 Chestnut Street
Bryan, Edgerton, Edon, Pioneer, Stryker, and West Metamora, Ohio 43540 Swanton, OH 43558
Unity will be joining libraries in schools, campuses Office: (419) 644-2771 (419) 826-2760
and communities nationwide in celebrating National LIBRARY HOURS LIBRARY HOURS
Library Week, a time to highlight the value of librar- Monday: 12:00 - 8:00 Mon - Thur: 10:00 - 8:30
ies, librarians and library workers. First sponsored in Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 - 6:00 Friday and Saturday: 10:00 - 5:30
1958, National Library Week is a national observance Wednesday: 10:00 - 8:00 Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00
sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) Friday: 12:00 - 5:00 (October through April)
and by libraries across the country each April. “Li- Saturday: 10:00 - 2:00 swantonpubliclibrary.org
braries Lead” is this year’s theme for National Library Sunday Closed
Week, April 08 through April 14, 2018. evergreencommunitylibrary.org

WCPL serves Williams County by providing books, Libraries Lead
magazines, newspapers, movies, music, audio books,
and digital books for all ages. WCPL also provides Determined to become a world class
many services to the public including free computer supplier with first-rate Associates
and internet access, homebound services, and many
special programs, among other things. “Service to the Kumi North America Group
community has always been the focus of the library,”
said Jeff Yahraus, Library Director. “While this aspect West Unity, Ohio
has never changed, libraries have grown and evolved
in how they provide for the needs of every member of Fackler Monument Co.
their community.” Family owned and operated since 1924
411 W. Main St., Montpelier Andrea Roerig, Owner
To celebrate National Library Week, all locations 419-485-5588 1-800-272-5588
of WCPL will have an amnesty period from April 08
through April 14 when fines will be forgiven on over- “Serving Your Area Now is the time to
due materials. with Quality, Selection purchase your memorial

This year, the library will also have two special give- & Service”
aways. Each branch will have an educational gift bas-
ket that children, age newborn through 5 years old, See us before you buy
can enter to win. Then system wide, WCPL will be giv- Shop & Compare
ing away 4 Cedar Point tickets that include food for the
day, parking, and 4 souvenir water bottles. This prize www.facklermonument.com
has a $400 value! The Cedar Point tickets are valid to
use as a onetime pass, any open day during the 2018
season, which runs from May 05 through October 28.
You must be age six and older to enter to win. Patrons
will receive a ticket/chance to enter into the contest
for each book checked out. For those who are new to
the library, when you sign up for a library card you will
automatically receive 10 tickets/chances to win the
contest! The contest will run through National Library
Week, with winners being chosen the following week.

For more information, please contact Kylee Mat-
thews at 419-636-6734 ext. 274.

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

April 8 - 14, 2018

Learn About Cutting The Cord April Game Time At Coloring Contest At
At The Edon and Edgerton Library Pioneer Branch Library Stryker Branch Library

“Cutting the Cord,” a term used for anyone who The Pioneer Branch Library will be holding Game The Stryker Branch Library will be holding a Color-
cancels their cable or satellite subscription in favor Time on Fridays, April 13, 20, and 27 from 3:00 to ing Contest throughout the month of April. You must
of alternative options, such as streaming video ser- 5:00 pm. Gaming is open to all ages! There are sev- be 18 years and older to participate. You must use
vices and more. This term has become well-known in eral different gaming systems for participants to use, coloring pencils only, no gel pens, markers, crayons,
recent years as 1 in 7 Americans have switched from along with board games, chess or checkers, and more! etc. You can pick up a coloring page at the library cir-
traditional TV and become a cord cutter. Perhaps Snacks will be provided by the library. This program is culation desk from a staff member. When you return
you have considered joining the growing numbers, free to attend. your coloring sheet, put your initials on the back. All
but are overwhelmed by the many streaming options coloring pages must be turned in before 7:00 pm on
available. If this is the case, then you need to attend The Pioneer Branch Library is located at 106 Bau- May 01. Judging will take place on May 02. Winners
a special presentation dedicated to the subject both bice Street. For more information, please contact Rose of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be announced after
the Edgerton and Edon Branch Library. King at 419-737-2833. judging.

Held in Edon on Wednesday, April 18 at 6:00 pm, Babysitting Clinic At Swanton The Stryker Branch Library is located at 304 South
and in Edgerton on Wednesday, April 25 at 6:00 pm, Library For Ages 11 & Up Defiance Street. For more information, please contact
WCPL Systems Administrator, Tyson Horton will be Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.
speaking on “Cutting the Cord. In this program you Fulton County Health Center will hold a Babysit-
will learn about the different streaming services cur- ting Clinic on Saturday, April 14 from 9:00 am to 3:00 Pajama Party For Kids
rently available, what devices you will need in order pm at Swanton Public Library. Participants must be at At Swanton Library
to stream from various providers, and the overall least 11 years old to attend. Learn to handle emergen-
benefits of cutting the cord, such as no contracts, cies such as choking, burns, and more, to become a Children in grades K-5 are invited wear pajamas
cost savings, and the freedom to choose your pro- more effective and competent babysitter. and come to the library at 10:30 am on Saturday,
vider. You will also get to see firsthand a variety of April 21, for a pajama party! We’ll watch a short mov-
cordless viewing options. Check out Roku, Amazon The class covers growth and development and safe- ie, have popcorn and drinks, play games, and make
Fire Box, and an Android Streaming Box. Bring any ty for the sitter as well as the children. Those who com- crafts while watching. Stuffed animals, pillows, and
questions you might have on “Cutting the Cord” to plete the course will be certified in babysitting through blankets welcome! Register online, at the front desk,
your session, as there will be a Q&A time at the end the Fulton County Health Center (does not include or by phone. Free!
of the presentation. CPR certification). Participants are asked to bring a
sack lunch. Beverages and a snack will be provided. Register for this free program by visiting the li-
The Edon Branch Library is located at 105 South brary, calling 419-826-2760, or signing up online at
Michigan Street. For more information, please con- Pre-registration is required, and a fee of $20.00 is http://www.swantonpubliclibrary.org. Swanton Li-
tact Cyndi Jewell at 419-272-2839. due at signup. Checks are made payable to Fulton brary is located at 305 Chestnut Street in Swanton.
County Health Center. Class size is limited to 20. A
The Edgerton Branch Library is located at 319 minimum of 10 participants must attend. In the event Teen Night Hunger Games Challenge
North Michigan Avenue. For more information, please that the minimum is not reached, participants will be To Be Held At Bryan Library
contact Shanea Herman at 419-298-3230. contacted and registration fees refunded.
Volunteer as tribute at the Bryan Main Library’s
Edon Branch Library Please call the library at 419-826-2760, stop by, or Hunger Games Arena Challenge! This teen night pro-
Wood Sign Painting Class visit our website at http://www.swantonpubliclibrary. gram, for ages 10 to 15, will be held on Friday, April
org for more information. Swanton Library is located at 20th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Act as a tribute in a Hun-
The Edon Branch Library will be holding a Wood 305 Chestnut Street in Swanton. ger Games Challenge where you will collect the sup-
Sign Painting Class on Monday, April 16. This adult plies needed to survive a night in the arena. May the
event will start at 6:00 pm, and will be held in the Bleach Pen Clothing Art odds be ever in your favor.
Meeting Room. Participants will create original works At Stryker Branch Library
of art on wooden signs. The class will be led by an in- This program is free to the public. Snacks and
structor from Mudsock Glass. Create “Bleach Pen Clothing Art” with instructor refreshments will be provided. The library will not
Deb Ridgway at the Stryker Branch Library on Satur- be able to take phone calls during the program. All
Light refreshments will be provided, or guests are day, April 21 from 9:30 to 11:00 am. Attendants, age parental arrangements should be made prior to the
welcome to bring their own. Cost to attend is $10.00 16 and older, will create a one of a kind design with event. Sign up at the Bryan Main Library, located at
which will cover all materials and class instruction. a bleach pen on a piece of clothing. Participants will 107 East High Street or call the Adult Desk at 419-
You must preregister to attend as class size is limited need to bring their own piece of clothing or canvas bag, 636-6734 ext. 221.
to 10 participants. Payment will be required when you which must be $100% cotton fabric. T-shirts or jeans
preregister to ensure your spot. work really well for this project. All other supplies will Movie Afternoon At Swanton
be provided by the library. This program is FREE, but Library For Grades 6-12
The Edon Branch Library is located at 105 South you must register to attend by Thursday, April 19.
Michigan Street. For more information, please contact
Cyndi Jewell at 419-272-2839. The Stryker Branch Library is located at 304 South
Defiance Street. For more information, please contact
Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.

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Additional Library News

“Memory Board Making” At The Senior Seth Creekmore To Perform
Center With Pioneer Branch Library For Carnegie Concert Series
Seniors are invited to create their own Memory Board on Tuesday, April 17 at
the Pioneer Senior Center, located at 101 North Elm Street. Hosted by the Pioneer On Friday, April 13, at 7:00 pm,
Branch Library, participants will make their own memory board to use for pictures, singer/songwriter Seth Creekmore will
cards, etc. This program will begin at 10:00 am and is FREE to attend! All supplies perform for the Carnegie Concert Series
will be provided by the library. at the Bryan Main Library.

The Pioneer Branch Library is located at 106 Baubice Street. For more informa- Seth Creekmore grew up in Goshen,
tion, please contact Rose King at 419-737-2833. Indiana, and first started playing piano
at the age of 7, then picked up the gui-
Kingkrist Adult Craft Program tar at 13. After attending Visible Music
College in Memphis, Tennessee, Seth
has been performing at venues across
At Pioneer Branch Library the globe. The furthest being several
cities in China. Seth’s love for music is
tied to his love of people; his passion is
collaborating with other artists to cre-
The Pioneer Branch Library will be holding Kingkrist “Showers to Flowers” on ate a unique experience and sound.
Tuesday, April 24 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Kingkrist is an adult craft program for ages The Carnegie Concert Series was cre-
16 and older. In the “Showers to Flowers” session, participants will create flowers ated by Williams County Public Library
using recycled book pages. All supplies will be provided by the library. You must as a way to showcase newer talent, both
sign up to attend this program as the class is limited to 12 participants. local and nationwide. The series has
The Pioneer Branch Library is located at 106 Baubice Street. For more informa- already featured talented musicians
tion, please contact Rose King at 419-737-2833. such as Olivia Millerschin, The Jalopy PHOTO PROVIDED
Brother, Andrew Ellis, and Jason Ropp.
FREE CONCERT ... Singer/songwriter
Seth Creekmore will be performing as
part of the Carnegie Concert Series at
Adult Coloring Class At These events have limited seating so the Bryan Main Library on Friday, April
Stryker Branch Library the library encourages attendees to ar- 13 at 7:00 pm in the Carnegie area of
rive early. It is recommend for atten- the library. This show is free to the pub-
dants to be age 10 and older. Doors will lic.
open half an hour before each show at
6:30 pmand will lock at 7:00 pm out
of courtesy to the performer. All of the Series will be added as they become
concerts are free to the public and are available. Interested performers should
Attend an Adult Coloring Class at the Stryker Branch Library on Tuesday, May funded through donations. email [email protected] or call the library
15 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Pictures and coloring utensils will be provided, but at- at 419-636-6734 ext. 239. The Bryan
tendees are welcome to bring their own. Refreshments will be served. Come and Seth’s concert will take place in the Main Library is located at 107 E. High
relax at the library while coloring! Carnegie area of the Main Library. Ad- Street.
ditional acts in the Carnegie Concert
The Stryker Branch Library is located at 304 South Defiance Street. For more
information, please contact Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.
Learn About Cutting The Cord
Bryan Main Children’s At The Pioneer Branch Library
Dept. To Hold Tea Cup Party
“Cutting the Cord,” a term used for anyone who cancels their cable or satellite
The Bryan Main Library Children’s Dept. will be holding a Tea Cup Party on Sat- subscription in favor of alternative options, such as streaming video services and
urday, April 14. Tea party activities will start at 9:30 am, and Wendy from Farrell’s more. This term has become well-known in recent years as 1 in 7 Americans have
Lawn & Garden Center will be at the library to help you create a tea cup garden. switched from traditional TV and become a cord cutter. Perhaps you have consid-
Tea cups will be available or you can bring your own to use. This is a FREE event. ered joining the growing numbers, but are overwhelmed by the many streaming
However the Tea Cup Party is limited to 25 participants, so you must register to options available. If this is the case, then you need to attend a special presentation
attend. dedicated to the subject at the Pioneer Branch Library.

Stop in to the Bryan Main Library Children’s Department, located at 107 East Held on Monday, April 16 at 6:00 pm, WCPL Systems Administrator, Tyson
High St. to register, or call 419-636-6734 ext. 221. Horton will be speaking on “Cutting the Cord. In this program you will learn about
the different streaming services currently available, what devices you will need in
order to stream from various providers, and the overall benefits of cutting the cord,
Celebrate National Star Wars Day such as no contracts, cost savings, and the freedom to choose your provider. You
At West Unity Branch Library will also get to see firsthand a variety of cordless viewing options. Check out Roku,
Amazon Fire Box, and an Android Streaming Box. Bring any questions you might
have on “Cutting the Cord” to your session, as there will be a Q&A time at the end
of the presentation.
The Pioneer Branch Library is located at 106 Baubice Street. For more informa-
Use the force on National Star Wars Day, Friday, May 04 at the West Unity tion, please contact Rose King at 419-737-2833.
Branch Library! During library hours, fans of the sci-fi series can stop in to the
library and take part in Star Wars themed activities, puzzles, and crafts. There will May Lego Club Schedule For
also be Star Wars snacks! This program is FREE to attend, and open to all ages.

The West Unity Branch Library is located at 109 South High Street. For more
information, please contact Ruth Meyer at 419-924-5237.

“Memory Board Making” Edgerton Branch Library
At The Senior Center With The Edgerton Branch Library is inviting you to join the Lego Club!! Different age
Pioneer Branch Library groups will meet on designated Wednesdays, from 3:15-4:00 pm. The schedule for
May 2018 is as follows:
Seniors are invited to create their own Memory Board on Tuesday, April 24 at
the Pioneer Senior Center, located at 101 North Elm Street. Hosted by the Pioneer Wednesday, May 02 - Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Branch Library, participants will make their own memory board to use for pictures, Wednesday, May 09 - 2nd and 3rd Grade
cards, etc. This program will begin at 10:00 am and is FREE to attend! All supplies Wednesday, May 16 – 4th and 5th Grade
will be provided by the library. Legos will be provided by the library. Please do not bring your own Legos, just
bring your creative minds. The Lego Club is a great way to encourage creativity and
The Pioneer Branch Library is located at 106 Baubice Street. For more informa- team work amongst young children. It is the perfect program for kids who love to
tion, please contact Rose King at 419-737-2833. build. So don’t hesitate, drop in and join the building fun!
Children will not be allowed to leave the library until a parent comes inside to
pick them up. The Edgerton Branch Library is located at 319 North Michigan Av-
enue. For more information, contact Shanea Herman at 419-298-3230.

Edgerton Branch Library West Unity Branch Library
Essential Oils Class Mother’s Day Themed Craft

Adults are invited to attend the “One Drop at a Time Essential Oils Class” at Older kids and adults can create the perfect Mother’s Day gift, at the West Unity
Edgerton Branch Library on Friday, May 11 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Come and learn Branch Library, during the “Mom, You Are My Sunshine” program. Held on Satur-
about the benefits of using essential oils! Each participant will get to take home a day, May 12 at 10:00 am, participants will make a beautiful sun catcher by using
sample of an essential oil. Light refreshments will also be provided. This is a FREE pliers, wire, and glass beads. All materials will be provided. There is no cost to at-
program, but you must preregister to attend. tend, but the library does ask that you register for this event.

The Edgerton Branch Library is located at 319 North Michigan Avenue. For more The West Unity Branch Library is located at 109 South High Street. For more
information, please contact Shanea Herman at (419) 298-3230. information, please contact Ruth Meyer at 419-924-5237.

“The Breakfast Club” At We Specialize In We can easily get to
The Edgerton Branch Library those hard-to-reach
BIG PAINTING JOBS places! Our 85’ bucket truck
The Edgerton Branch Library invites 4th and 5th graders to join “The Breakfast and our 45’ basket-driven
Club”. Held on Saturday, May 12 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am “The Breakfast Club” • Farm Buildings
is a fun new book club that includes a hot, homemade breakfast! Come in your J.L.G cut any
jammies and discuss the book, “Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians” by Brandon job down to size!
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participants will be able to use this book to help meet their AR goal at school.
• Large 2-Story Houses
The library is working in conjunction with the 4th/5th grade teachers of Edger-
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Hunters Prepare For Ohio’s 2018 Spring Wild Turkey Season

COLUMBUS, OH – For many hunt- of Lake La Su An Wildlife Area in Wil- formation about the game-check pro- chery equipment to hunt wild turkeys.
ers, spring brings the unmistakable liams County, which requires a special cess. It is unlawful to hunt turkeys using
sound of gobbling wild turkeys as Ohio’s hunting permit. bait, live decoys or electronic calling de-
annual hunt of this popular game bird The youth-only turkey season is vices or to shoot a wild turkey while it is
begins. The youth wild turkey season All hunters are required to have a April 21-22 for youth possessing a valid in a tree. The ODNR Division of Wildlife
will occur on Saturday and Sunday, hunting license and a spring turkey youth hunting license and a turkey per- advises turkey hunters wear hunter or-
April 21-22, according to the Ohio De- hunting permit. Non-residents should mit. Youth hunters must be accompa- ange clothing when entering, leaving or
partment of Natural Resources (ODNR). be aware that the non-resident hunting nied by a non-hunting adult, 18 years moving through hunting areas in order
The state is divided into two zones for license and spring turkey permit prices of age or older. Only two wild turkeys to remain visible to others.
spring turkey hunting: a south zone, have changed for 2018. may be checked by a youth hunter dur-
which opens to hunters on Monday, ing the two-day season. Additionally, if Wild turkeys were extirpated in Ohio
April 23, and a northeast zone, which The spring season bag limit is two two turkeys are harvested in the youth by 1904 and were reintroduced in the
opens to hunters on Monday, April 30. bearded turkeys. Hunters can har- season, no additional birds may be tak- 1950s by the ODNR Division of Wild-
Hunters can view the 2018 spring tur- vest one bearded turkey per day, and en by the youth hunter for the duration life. Ohio’s first modern-day wild turkey
key season zone map at wildohio.gov. a second spring turkey permit can be of the spring turkey season. season opened in 1966 in nine coun-
purchased at any time throughout the ties, and hunters checked 12 birds.
The ODNR Division of Wildlife antic- spring turkey season. Turkeys must Hunting hours are 30 minutes be- The wild turkey harvest topped 1,000
ipates approximately 65,000 licensed be checked no later than 11:30 p.m. fore sunrise until noon from April 23- for the first time in 1984. Spring tur-
hunters, not counting exempt land- the day of harvest. All hunters must May 6 in the south zone and April 30- key hunting opened statewide in 2000,
owners hunting on their own property, report their turkey harvest using the May 13 in the northeast zone. Hunting and Ohio hunters checked more than
will enjoy Ohio’s popular spring wild automated game-check system, which hours are 30 minutes before sunrise 20,000 wild turkeys for the first time
turkey season before it ends on Sun- is available online, by phone or at a li- to sunset from May 7-20 in the south that year.
day, May 20, in the south zone, and cense agent. A complete list of partici- zone and May 14-27 in the northeast
Sunday, May 27, in the northeast zone. pating license agents can be found at zone. Hunting hours during the two- ODNR ensures a balance between
The spring and youth turkey seasons wildohio.gov. Visit the Turkey Hunting day youth season are 30 minutes be- wise use and protection of our natural
are open statewide with the exception Resources page at wildohio.gov or call fore sunrise to sunset. resources for the benefit of all. Visit the
800-WILDLIFE (945-3543) for more in- ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
Hunters may use shotguns or ar-

Looking Back At What
We Read Years Ago

WHAT WE READ YEARS AGO IN THE WEST UNITY REPORTER, THE STRYKER ADVANCE & THE EDON COMMERCIAL

WEST UNITY superimpose on the hub one liams County will pay $1 mil- Marion Kinnison Sunday. This Mr. & Mrs. Ted Smith were
REPORTER deep granite saucepan, first lion of the $15 million project. was a birthday dinner honor- guests of their son Alan at the
ESTABLISHED 1878 nipping off the handle with an ing Adrian. University of Notre Dame for
axe. Stitch on cover of wine Beth Clemens took her oath Junior Parents-son weekend.
130 YEARS AGO colored velvet from your sea- of office administered by May- 70 YEARS AGO
April 1888 son- before-last coat suit. Put or Lauren Calvin as Stryker April 1948 40 YEARS AGO
on three inch binding around Village Clerk. April 1978
The grain elevator owned by brim of canary colored taffeta Carlton Newman and fam-
William Greek at Kunkle was silk from your grandmother’s “Country Jamboree” is the ily, Mr. & Mrs. George Julien, The third graders at Cooney
burned. party dress. Pin 19 yards of theme selected for this year’s Marilyn Kinnison, Mr. & Mrs. recently conducted a double
box ruching off your shirt Egg-N-Fest. The theme was Omer Keller and Mr. & Mrs. elimination checker tourna-
At a recent meeting Wil- waist box and wind around submitted by Karen Kuney Arian Kinnison were guests of ment which all members took
liams County commission- crown. A soup ladle and a joint who will receive a $50 savings Marion Kinnison Sunday. This part. After much concentration
ers determined to build a new fork will give a jaunty effect is bond from the Chamber of was a birthday dinner honor- the champion of Mr. Peugeot’s
courthouse at Bryan, work to used as hat pins. Commerce. ing Adrian. room was Doug Mason and
commence at an early date. Mike Bloir represented Miss
100 YEARS AGO 20 YEARS AGO 60 YEARS AGO Tower’s room. These two win-
120 YEARS AGO April 1918 April 1998 April 1958 ners then battled each other for
April 1898 the championship of the entire
Frimer Klinger and Sarah West Unity welcomed two Miss Vera Mohre became third grade and Mike came out
A.W. Blake has purchased Stuckey were married Satur- new babies with the birth of the bride of James Bippus in the champion with Doug as the
the Burch property. day. a daughter to Todd and Angie St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. runner-up.
Roth on March 26 and a son Julie Mohre was the maid of
Married April 7, S.B. Strock 90 YEARS AGO to Bruce and Rhonda VanArs- honor and best man was Mose The children of Mr. and Mrs.
and Ella Strock both of Brady April 1928 dalen on March 29. Mohre. Avery Bennett, Walter, Roger
Township. and Jean and their families
Deaths reported were: J.W. Kaiser’s Market in West Karen Hinkle, daughter of hosted a dinner party at the Co-
110 YEARS AGO Shuter, Mabel Betts Thomp- Unity is now selling John’s Do- Mrs. Edna Hinkle, was gradu- lonial Manor and honor of their
April 1908 son, Mary Clark, Ellen Ratic- nuts and offering movie rent- ated recently from Warner’s parents 50th wedding anniver-
zak, Augusta Krause. als. Beauty College and is em- sary. They returned home to
Charles Gares, 69, died ployed by the Harper Method greet afternoon guests.
March 29. 80 YEARS AGO Springfield Township Fire Beauty Salon in Defiance.
April 1938 Department received a match- 20 YEARS AGO
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred ing funds check in the amount 50 YEARS AGO April 1998
Cox of Kunkle, April 2, a son. Martin Sines, 69, died at of $1200 to raise April 1968
his home in Evansport Sun- Sue and Larry Lloyd have
100 YEARS AGO day. EDON Mr. and Mrs. Weir Dick and found the experience of host-
April 1918 COMMERCIAL family attended a family din- ing a foreign exchange stu-
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Rus- ner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. dent, Rodrigo Cunha, to be
Reese Smith is the most re- sell Kimberly of Toledo, a 75 YEARS AGO Lyle Maugherman near Angola a very rewarding experience
cent addition to the list of West daughter on April 1. April 1943 as a farewell dinner for Scott as they learn about Rodri-
Unity boys at Camp Sherman. Dick who left April 2 for Army go’s Brazilian culture, and he
70 YEARS AGO Carlton Newman and fam- duty. Others present were Mr. learns about rural America
90 YEARS AGO April 1948 ily, Mr. & Mrs. George Julien, and Mrs. Bryan Carlson, Lyn from them.
April 1928 Marilyn Kinnison, Mr. & Mrs. and Leon Maugherman.
Campbell Soup Company Omer Keller and Mr. & Mrs.
Herman Koch of West Unity bought the Standard Brands Arian Kinnison were guests of
and Ruby Henderson of Los Inc. plant in Napoleon.
Angelos, California were wed. 1936 Cameron Hospital Opens
Born to Russell and Phyllis
80 YEARS AGO Planson, a daughter Penny. Williams County history (April 8, 1936, 82 years ago): The Cameron Hospital
April 1938 on West High Street in Bryan opened for business. According to a 1936 Stryker
60 YEARS AGO Advance newspaper report, “Dr. Don Cameron, Fort Wayne and Angola sur-
A delegation from here will April 1958 geon, opened his new hospital at Bryan to the public last Sunday. This hospital,
go to Columbus to meet with erected at a cost of $40,000, is of yellow brick, facing Garver Park, and is splen-
John J. Jasper, state highway Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ber- didly equipped inside with 18 beds, examining, operating and X-ray rooms. Dr.
director, in further attempt to nath will celebrate their Gold- Russel K. Ameter, who has been at Angola for a year and formerly was in Fort
have route 127 through here en Wedding Anniversary on Wayne, will be the physician in charge. Dr. D.S. Burns will have charge of the
paved with concrete. April 20. X-ray work, and Miss Rose Johnson will be at the head of the nursing corps of
six. Dr. Cameron erected the hospital without asking any donations from the
Members of the 1938 grad- Born to Russell and Phyllis community.” The hospital was expanded a number of times over the years. In
uating class will be guests of Planson, a son, Jack, April 15. 2009, the 1936 building was razed as part of a $62 million, 185,000-square-
the Brady Grange Friday. foot Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers site renovation and expansion
50 YEARS AGO project. This vintage image of the 1936 Cameron hospital is from the Williams
70 YEARS AGO April 1968 County Public Library’s Photographic Archives.
April 1948
Despite high westerly
Aaron Rufenacht, 56, died winds, firemen from Stryker
April 13. and Archbold waged a suc-
cessful hour and a half battle
The Montpelier Airport, for- to save a large barn on the
merly owned by J.E. Cox, is Fulton County farm of Elmer
now under new management King.
of Jesse and Leonard Ross.
THE ADVANCE
60 YEARS AGO REPORTER
April 1958 1976 MERGE

The Fayette Manufacturing (FORMALLY STRYKER
Co. is establishing a branch ADVANCE
factory in Commerce, Texas.
& WEST UNITY REPORTER)
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wat- 40 YEARS AGO
son and children moved into April 1978
the home they recently pur-
chased from Elgie Meyers. James Batterson, a 1977
graduate of Hilltop High
50 YEARS AGO School, will receive the State
April 1968 Farmers Degree.

As a conservation project, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Al-
meMiss Jan Tressler and Miss taffer celebrated their Golden
Martha Yager left by plane Wedding Anniversary April 8.
Sunday from Detroit for a few
days visit with Martha’s Aunt 30 YEARS AGO
in Florida. April 1988

STRYKER ADVANCE Stryker Council approved
ESTABLISHED 1884 the 1988 appropriation bud-
get. Commissioners from Wil-
110 YEARS AGO liams and Lucas counties ap-
April 1908 proved the final operating and
construction agreement for the
Mary Swank became the construction of the proposed
bride of Fred Kellermeyer on regional jail near Stryker. Wil-
April 5.

The homemade Merry Wid-
ow hat: take one bicycle wheel,

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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “WAITING”
BY: REX STUMP - “PUT ME IN COACH: I’M GETTING OFF THE BENCH”

There are few things I hate more than wipe it all off and never fuss. This week’s devotional thought is conviction that they were “a colony of
waiting. Waiting in line. Waiting at a rail- After awhile, the Americans felt guilty more of a call to action, than a de- heaven,” and had to obey God rather
road crossing. Waiting for the results of votional thought. As a firm believer than man. They were small in number
a medical test. For me, getting bad news and became ashamed of themselves. in Jesus Christ, I don’t want to be but big in commitment. They were too
is better than waiting. At least you know They called him in one day and told him, known for what I oppose, instead I’m God-intoxicated to be “astronomically
what you’re dealing with. God’s been “We want you to know that we’re never choosing to rise up and be known for intimidated.” They brought an end to
teaching me a lot about waiting lately. going to do that again. You’re attitude what I believe in! such ancient evils as infanticide and
Unfortunately I’m not a quick learner. has been outstanding.” The Korean guy gladiatorial contest.
But because of the importance of learn- answered, “No more nail shoes to floor? Instead of marching against de-
ing to wait, God keeps giving me oppor- No more sticky on stove handles? No pression and suicide, we need to This was part of a letter written
tunities to learn. more buckets of water on door?” And to stand for helping those who are alone! from a Birmingham prison in 1963 by
each question, the soldiers assured him Let us befriend the lonely, and seek Martin Luther King Jr. to a group of
How about you? One verse really they’d never do it again. To which the out those who are hurting and alone. pastors and bishops who were con-
spoke to me recently as I was griping and houseboy replied, “Then no more spit in cerned about the current situation
moaning about a few things I discovered soup.” Instead of marching against vio- and felt Martin Luther King Jr. should
would require waiting on God. Here it is: lence, we need to stand up and show not have placed himself in such a po-
“Since ancient times no one has heard, It’s easy to do that, isn’t it? On the love! Let us reduce the criticism and sition. (I suggest you read it in its en-
no ear perceived, no eye has seen any outside, it looks like we are waiting, but increase our compassion. tirety)
God besides you who acts on behalf of inside we are fretting and worrying. We
those who wait for him” (Isaiah 64.4). are tapping our foot, impatiently won- Instead of protesting racial tension, Throughout history we witness
dering why God is taking so long. Isaiah let us make new friends from every men and women standing up for their
Did you catch that? God acts on be- tells us that “those who wait on the Lord tribe and nation! faith. From Daniel and his friends, to
half of those who wait for him. God goes will renew their strength” (Isaiah 40.31). teenagers who pray at a school flag-
into action while we wait. Most of the It’s interesting that the Hebrew word Don’t misread those words and get pole, we witness courage for the God
time it doesn’t feel that way, but either used here for “wait” is frequently trans- lost in the thought of picketing, pro- whom we love. They stood in love for
God’s Word is true or it isn’t. Too often lated with two other words that shed testing, and marching. I’m not op- the God whom they believe in.
we short-circuit what God is trying to do light on what it really means to wait on posing or advocating such things, I’m
by jumping in and doing something on the God. only saying I want to be known for So, let’s stand. Let’s be a thermo-
our own. And we can always do some- how I carry Jesus Christ in my life. stat and set the spiritual temperature!
thing on our own. We don’t have to wait One of those translations is hope. Let’s be known for what we believe in!
for the right mate. We can date around “Those who hope in the Lord will renew I’ve often shared this with coach- We are a people of hope and love! We
and get married all on our own. their strength.” In Bible lingo, hope is a es and teams, that it’s about being have the resurrection power of Jesus
“confident expectation.” It’s something a thermostat or a thermometer. You Christ in us! He is alive and He is alive
We don’t have to wait for that item we we don’t have yet so we must wait for it. can reflect the temperature around in us! Every day, we can choose to en-
want to buy. We can put it on our cred- But there is a confidence factor. Because you (thermometer), or you can set the gage in something that is life-chang-
it card. We don’t have to wait for God’s we know God has everything planned for temperature (thermostat). Like that? I ing, and provides any eternal impact.
best. We are capable of figuring out what our best and because we see specific discovered it in a prison letter! We have the choice to do something
we want and go for it all on our own. promises in the Bible that he guarantees good, instead of doing nothing. We
But when we fail to wait on God, he is will come true, we can be certain of the “There was a time when the church can choose to love others, to use kind
prevented from acting on our behalf. We outcome even while we wait for it. was very powerful. It was during that words, to seek peace in turbulent
don’t leave him time to do so. We want it period when the early Christians re- times. We can choose to show for-
NOW! Waiting for God isn’t impatiently God knows what he’s doing and he joiced when they were deemed worthy giveness and to give grace. Every day,
tapping your foot. It’s not worrying. It’s has everything planned out. He sees the to suffer for what they believed. In thanks to the hope and power of the
not putting on a mask to hide the inner big picture, we don’t. While we wait, we those days the church was not merely resurrected Jesus Christ!
turmoil we are feeling. can be confident that God is working on a thermometer that recorded the ideas
our behalf. We can be confident that God and principles of popular opinion; it It’s time to get off the bench! “Put
During the Korean War, a few Ameri- is going to give us his best, not his sec- was a thermostat that transformed the me in coach!” That should be the cry
can soldiers rented a house and hired ond or third best. And so we can wait in mores of society. Whenever the early of every Christian!
a Korean houseboy to do their house- hope. The other way this word is trans- Christians entered a town the power
keeping. This Korean fellow had a great lated in Isaiah 40.31 is “trust.” “Those structure got disturbed and immedi- For more reading check out: 2 Cor-
attitude, but the Americans played all who trust in the Lord will renew their ately sought to convict them for being inthians 6:3-10; I John 3:18-19; John
kinds of tricks on him. They’d nail his strength.” “disturbers of the peace” and “outside 13:34-35
shoes to the floor. In the morning, he’d agitators.” But they went on with the
pull out the nails with the best attitude That’s really the bottom line, isn’t it?
and slip them on and wear them through Most of our relationship with God is all Souls Harbor Music Group
the day. They’d grease the stove handles, about trust. For many of us, that’s hard Set To Minister At
and he’d wipe them off, smile, and sing to do. We’ve been let down and disap-
all day long. pointed by so many others in our lives. Zion United Methodist
We’ve been deeply hurt by others and
They’d balance buckets of water on silently vow, “I’ll never trust anyone
the door, and he’d come in and they again.” We even unintentionally apply
would fall and drench him. But he’d that to God.

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down the wrong path. As church is located east of Wauseon, OH at 4533 Co. Rd. 11 between Fulton Co.
Psalm 22.24 states, “He Rds. D and E, 2 ½ mi south of St. Rt. 2 (Airport Hwy.). The group includes Joy
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never looked the other of Souls Harbor is to share the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through
way when you were be- song. Those who are lost are encouraged to come to know Christ as their personal
ing kicked around. He has Savior; those who know Christ are encouraged to draw closer to and rely on Him in
never wandered off to do their daily lives. Come at 4:00 PM, Sunday, April 22, to be blessed with their music.
his own thing; he has been There is no admission charge. A freewill offering will be taken. There will be a light
right there, listening.” meal after the concert. For more information, please call (419) 867-1528.

You can trust God.
Even when it seems fool-
ish, you can trust God.
Even when it goes against
everything you feel, you
can trust God. Even when
everyone else lets you
down, you can trust God.
And that includes those
things that you want God
to do NOW. You can trust
him that there are per-
fectly good reasons God
is making you wait. You
probably can’t see those
reasons now, but they are
there. Trust God.

“God acts on behalf of
those who wait for him”
(Isaiah 64.4). Wait in hope.
Wait trusting in God. Wait
on the Lord.

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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Archbold Travels To Hilltop & Blanks The Cadets 10-0

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Alex Slattman Of Wauseon
Signs With Lourdes University

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS INSIDE ON PAGE 24

Dani Hickey Inducted To
Bryan USBC Hall Of Fame

PHOTO PROVIDED

WRESTLING SIGNING ... Alex Slattman recently committed to continue his educa-
tion and wrestling career at Lourdes University (NAIA) in Sylvania, Ohio. Pictured
are: Front row-Jennifer Bowen (mother), Alex Slattman, Mike Slattman (father).
Back row-Brian Bowen (step-father), Wauseon Head Wrestling Coach Mike Ritter,
Lourdes Head Wrestling Coach Dock Kelly III, Charlotte Slattman (step-mother).

Boys Golden Bears with 6-1, 6-1 win over
Tennis their opponents from Napoleon.

April 2nd, 2018 April 5th, 2018

Wauseon 3 Ottawa-Glandorf 2 Wauseon 5 Rossford 0 new
The Indians won all three singles Tristan Uribes, Connor Hicks, and
matches in their win at home over the Brandon Krutz were all victorious in PHOTO PROVIDED
Titans of Ottawa-Glandorf. Tristan their single match as Wauseon im-
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the final Wauseon point of the match took 3rd singles 6-2, 6-1.
with his victory in 3rd singles 6-3, 6-2.
Archbold 5 Ayersville 0
Bryan 4 Napoleon 1 The Bluestreaks won every set and
Bryan improved to 2-0 on the sea- only dropped one game as they won
son by winning four of the five match- easily over Ayersville. Erik Short, Luke
es against the Wildcats. Keegan Mc- McQuade, and Brad Diller all won
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Issac Bowers won in 2nd singles 6-3, 6-0, 6-0. In 1st doubles, Denver Beck
6-0, and Eric Gendron captured a win and Devin Witte were 6-1, 6-0 winner
in 3rd singles 6-1, 6-3. The 2nd dou- while the team of SonSon Nafziger and
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High School Baseball Bowling Green 7 Wauseon 4 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23
Facing a 6-1 deficit going to the
April 2nd, 2018 fifth inning, the Indians scored two Archbold Travels To Hilltop
Varsity runs in the fifth and one in the sixth,
but it wasn’t enough as they lost at PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF
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doubles and three RBIs and Rigo Edon 10 Fayette 0 (5 innings)
Ramos had two hits with three RBIs Austin Kiess threw five innings COLTON SCHMUNK SARA HILLER
also has the Archbold offense gener- allowing just one hit and striking NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL EDON HIGH SCHOOL
ated 12 hits in the game. Tyler Sub- out nine as the Bombers rolled past
oski and Ben Routhier accounted for Fayette in BBC action. Kiess also The male Athlete of the Week is The female Athlete of the Week
the Cadet hits on the night as each went 3-4 at the plate with three sin- Colton Schmunk of the North Cen- is Sara Hiller of the Edon Lady
player had a single. gles and two RBIs as Edon put the tral Eagles. In their league opener Bombers. Hiller was 4-5 with three
game away by scoring six runs in the versus Pettisville on April 2nd, the doubles, four RBIs and she scored
Edon 2 Edgerton 1 fourth inning. Kelby Sapp was also junior had three singles and two four runs in Edon’s 30-1 win over
Trailing 1-0 going to the bottom of 3-4 for the Bombers with a double, RBIs to lead North Central past Pet- Fayette on April 5th.
the sixth, Edon’s Connor Skiles drove two singles, and three RBIs. Trevor tisville 10-2. He also was the winning
in two runs with a single to give the McClain had a single for the lone pitcher for the Eagles as he pitched
Bombers the lead and eventually the Fayette hit on the night. all seven innings giving up two runs,
win over their Rt. 49 rivals. Daryke five hits, and struck out five.
Bass got the win on the mound for Stryker 4 Hilltop 1
Edon going seven innings and giving The Cadets jumped on top 1-0 in
up one run on six hits while Clayton the second inning with a RBI by Jay
Flegal took the loss for Edgerton with Garrett but were shut down by the
six innings of work allowing two runs Stryker pitching staff from that point
on five hits. Both pitchers also had on as the Panthers rallied for the win
solid games at the plate with both with two runs in the fourth inning
Bass and Flegal tallying two singles and two more in the sixth. Logan
apiece. Boetz threw 5 1/3 inning of scoreless
Sylvania Northview 2 Delta 1 baseball and Daniel Fether added a
Delta tied the game 1-1 in the 2-4 night at the plate with a RBI for
bottom of the fourth inning, but the Stryker. Garrett finished 2-3 for the
Wildcats scored one run in the top Cadets and Tyler Suboski went 2-4
of the seventh to get the non-league with two singles.
win over the Panthers. Kayden Kurth
suffered the loss for Delta who were Montpelier 7 Pettisville 2
led on offense by Robby Arrendondo A 2-2 ball game heading to the
with a 2-3 effort at the plate. fourth inning quickly turned into a
7-2 lead and eventually the win for
Stryker 3 Tinora 2 the Locos as they pushed five runs
Logan Boetz picked up the win across the plate in the inning. Bryer
and Kristian Grapengeter recorded Bentley led the Montpelier bats by
the save as the two pitchers com- going 3-4 with a triple, double, and
bined on a two-hitter for the Pan- four RBIs as Montpelier earned the
thers. All four of Stryker’s hits were win despite committing four fielding
singles with Colin Anders and Daniel errors. Dakota Benner was 2-3 with
each driving in a run with their hits. a double and two RBIs and was also
Wauseon 12 Cardinal Stritch 4 the winning pitcher for Montpelier.
The Indians broke open a 3-3 Logan Rufenacht was the top hitter
game with six runs in the fifth in- for the Blackbirds by going 2-4 and
ning to earn their first victory of the Dillion King was 1-4 with a RBI.
season. Justus Chapa was 2-4 with Fremont (IN) 13 North Central 1
a double and CJ Moser went 1-4 with
two RBIs as Wauseon was aided by (5 innings)
eight fielding errors from Cardinal Ten errors by the North Central
Stritch. defense helped Fremont score in ev-
North Central 10 Pettisville 2 ery inning with just three of their 13
Cody Tomblin had two doubles runs being earned. Remington Beck
and two RBIs, Josh Bailey had two and Dalton Joice had the two hits in
singles and two RBIs, and Colton the game for the Eagles and Zayde
Schmunk added three singles and VanAutken drove in North Central’s
two RBIs as North Central quickly lone run of the game.
recovered from an early 1-0 deficit
to win their BBC opener. Schmunk Other Scores:
went the distance for the Eagles on Tinora d. Edgerton 14-7
the mound throwing seven innings
surrendering two runs, five hits, and JV Scores:
striking out five. The Pettisville scor- Defiance d. Montpelier 6-4
ing came from RBI singles by Dillion Archbold d. Paulding 15-0 (5 in-
King and Josh Horning. nings)
Bowling Green d. Wauseon 9-5
Bryan 11 Napoleon 0 Evergreen d. Patrick Henry 12-2
Benny Roebuck pitched six in- (5 innings)
nings for the Golden Bears, giving
up just one hit and striking out nine, April 6th, 2018
and Bryan put up seven runs in the Varsity
fourth inning to break a 0-0 tie to get
the win at Napoleon. Bryan racked Archbold 12 Ayersville 6
up seven hits on the night with a Nic Rodriguez was 3-4 with a
double and three RBIs from Logan double and three RBIs and Kade
Clemens and a single with two RBIs Kern was 2-4 with three RBIs as the
from Jake Spiess to lead them to Bluestreaks rallied from a 5-2 defi-
their second win on the season. cit to get the win at Ayersville. Rigo
Ramos was the winning pitcher by
Other Scores: going four innings and surrendering
Swanton d. Toledo Waite 9-2 just one run on three hits and strik-
Toledo Rogers d. Fayette 4-3 (8 in- ing out five Ayersville batters.
nings)
Otsego d. Evergreen 2-1 Other Scores:
Sylvania Northview d. Swanton
April 5th, 2018 7-2

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Swanton Bulldogs Defeat Delta Panthers In Non-League Matchup

PHOTOS BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF

SPRING 2018 Sports Schedules JUNIOR HIGH
TRACK
April 13 - 19
April 5th, 2018
BASEBALL (Apr 16) Edgerton @ Montpelier
(Apr 13) Hilltop @ Evergreen (Apr 16) Evergreen @ Swanton Boys Scores:
(Apr 14) Archbold @ Perrysburg (Apr 16) Patrick Henry @ Wauseon Swanton 69 Delta 38
(Apr 14) Bryan @ Clay (DH) (Apr 16) Pettisville @ North Central
(Apr 14) Edgerton @ Evergreen (DH) Pettisville 20
(Apr 14) Fayette @ Waite (DH) (Apr 17) Delta @ Pettisville Fairview 53 Montpelier
(Apr 14) Hicksville @ Delta (DH) (Apr 17) Edon @ Montpelier
(Apr 14) Hilltop @ Paulding (Apr 17) Hilltop @ Fayette 53 Edgerton 30
(Apr 14) Holgate @ Stryker (DH) (Apr 17) Northview @ Wauseon
(Apr 14) Hudson @ North Central (DH) (Apr 17) Stryker @ North Central Girls Scores:
(Apr 14) Swanton @ Rossford (Apr 19) Delta @ Wauseon Swanton 81 Delta 35
(Apr 19) Evergreen @ Archbold
(Apr 14) Wauseon @ (Apr 19) Fayette @ Hilltop Pettisville 34
Ottawa Glandorf (DH) (Apr 19) Hicksville @ Edgerton
(Apr 16) Archbold @ Bryan (Apr 19) Montpelier @ Edon Montpelier 55 Fairview
(Apr 16) Evergreen @ Swanton (Apr 19) North Central @ Stryker 53 Edgerton 22
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Hilltop Lady Cadets Pickup BBC Win Over Stryker

PHOTOS BY MONICA SMITH, STAFF

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each had doubles for Edon who fell to The Lady Cadets used a combina-
0-2 on the season. tion of 13 hits and six errors by the
Lady Panthers to get the win and im-
Fairview 18 Montpelier 2 prove their record to 3-0 on the year
Sonja Alvira had a single and two and 1-0 in the BBC. Haley Stephens
RBIs as Montpelier trailed only 4-2 paced the effort for Hilltop by going
after three innings before Fairview 2-4 with three RBIs, Aubrey Wyse
tallied nine runs in the fourth and was 3-4, and Becca Miller was 2-5
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Madison Roth was also 1-2 with a
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over Northview. Sophie Burres was
Napoleon 12 Bryan 5 the winning pitcher for Delta while
The Lady Golden Bears dropped to Ariel Kohlhofer topped the Delta of-
0-2 on the season with a 12-5 loss at fense with a 3-4 effort with two RBIs.
Napoleon. Bryan fell behind 6-0 but
closed the gap to 6-4 going to the bot- Wauseon 14 Lake 1
tom of the sixth inning but the Lady Wauseon’s offense was held in
Wildcats put six runs on the board check for the first four innings before
in that inning to put the game away. they exploded to score all 14 of their
Freshman Scout Smith led the way runs in the last three innings. After
offensively for Bryan by going 2-4 getting three runs in the fifth inning,
with a home run, single, and four Wauseon put sevens runs on the
RBIs. board in the sixth including a grand
slam by Maddy Martinez. Payton Al-
Otsego 4 Evergreen 2 bright also connected on a home run,
The Lady Vikings battled back to a two-run shot, part of her three hits
trim a 4-0 Otsego lead down to 4-2 along with two RBIs and three runs
but could get no closer as they lost scored on the evening. Ally Tefft was
at Otsego. Gryce Bryson was 2-3 for 2-3 and joined Martinez with five
Evergreen while Myra Kuszmaul was RBIs and Alissa Shelt was 3-4 with a
1-3 with an RBI as Evergreen’s re- triple and three runs scored.
cord fell 2-1.
Other Scores:
Tinora d. Edgerton 8-1

Other Scores: JV Scores:
Lake d. Delta 7-0 Hilltop d. Fremont (IN) 13-3 (5 in-
Edgerton d. Eastside (IN) 5-0 nings)

April 5th, 2018 April 7th, 2018
Varsity
Varsity Scores:
Archbold 11 North Central 1 Whitmer d. Evergreen 5-3
(6 innings)
JV Scores:
The Lady Bluestreaks improved Whitmer d. Evergreen 12-1
their record to 2-1 as they scored

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Hilltop Lady Cadets Take Spring Sports
On Delta Panthers In JV Softball
STANDINGS
PHOTOS BY MONICA SMITH, STAFF
As of April 8th, 2018

• NWOAL •

BASEBALL

Archbold League Overall
0-0 4-0
Bryan 0-0 2-0
Swanton 0-0 3-1
Liberty Center 0-0 1-1
Wauseon 0-0 1-2
Patrick Henry 0-0 1-2
Delta 0-0 1-2
Evergreen 0-0 0-2

SOFTBALL 2018

Swanton League Overall
0-0 3-0
Wauseon 0-0 2-0
Patrick Henry 0-0 3-1
Archbold 0-0 2-1
Evergreen 0-0 2-2
Liberty Center 0-0 1-2
Delta 0-0 1-3
Bryan 0-0 0-2
• BBC •

BASEBALL

League Overall
Stryker 1-0 2-1
Edon 1-0 2-1
Montpelier 1-0 2-2
North Central 1-0 1-2
Hilltop 0-1 1-3
Pettisville 0-1 0-2
Fayette 0-1 0-3

SOFTBALL

Hilltop League Overall
1-0 3-0
Edon 1-0 1-2
Montpelier 1-0 1-2
North Central 0-0 0-4
Pettisville 0-1 1-1
Stryker 0-1 0-1
Fayette 0-1 0-2

• GMC •

BASEBALL

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

SOFTBALL

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

Bryan’s Dani Hickey
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PHOTOS PROVIDED ARCHBOLD FRESHMAN BASEBALL … (Front) Kobe Kenedy, Miles Rupp, Josh
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ARCHBOLD JV BASEBALL … (Front) Trey Theobald, Drake Mohring, Noah Cheney, Garrett Grime, Gavin Schaffner, Caleb Hogrefe, Brandon Taylor, Kenny Williams,
Ethan Hagans, Kreighton Sims, Clay Nafziger, Aiden Warncke, Noah Hogrefe. Zeke Miller, Volunteer Coach Loren Brown.
(Back) Head Coach Jon Fether, Noah Garcia, Dawson Liechty, Caleb Hogrefe, Chase
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ARCHBOLD VARSITY BASEBALL … (Front) Travis Ziegler, Bryce Williams, Cory Erbskorn, Kreighton Sims, Rigo LETS
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sistant Coach Jeff Brunswick, Manager Bryan Sandoval. Missing: Volunteer Coach Scott Foor. STREAKS

ARCHBOLD VARSITY SOFTBALL … (Sitting) Managers Miley Gericke , Makena Thiel (Front) Leslie Simon, Kait-
lyn Beck, Faith Wyse, Grace Mayer, Kaitlynne Wood, Bralynn Blanton, Madison Roth, Alexa Wilson. (Back) Head
Coach Andrea Thiel, Kylie Sauder, Alyssa McCoy, Lacie Henry, Gabby Nafziger, Chloe Schramm, Andee Grime,
Melayna Stuckey, Amanda Payne. Missing: Assistant Coach Greg Kuhlman, Assistant Coach Justine Johnson.

ARCHBOLD JV SOFTBALL … (Front) Samantha Dickman, Nellie Miller, Kiera ARCHBOLD BOYS TENNIS … (Front) Brad Diller, Luke McQuade, Connor Hagans,
Gensler, Kelsey Wyse, Leslie Garcia, Josee Grime. (Back) Stacy Guelde, Lucia Ro- Denver Beck, Devin Witte. (Back) Head Coach James Kidder, Nathan Rettig, Son-
driguez, Allie Kroetz, Lily Delgado, Sierra Billick, Cassidy Baden, Head Coach Sar- Son Nafziger, Josiah Kindinger, Erik Short.
ah Wyse. Missing: Jadyn Fenstermaker.

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ArchBbluoelstdreaks Spring Sports2018 Williams & Fulton County

ARCHBOLD BOYS TRACK … (Front) Christian Maley, Josh Croy, Andrew Francis, Mason Kinsman, Dominic Beltran, Josh Richer, Daniel Oyer, Ben Richer. (Middle) Ma-
son Babcock, LJ Tijerina, Daniel Nieves, Nick Waidelich, Tony Grime, Gavin Seiler, Corbin Vonier, Parker VonDeylen, Ben Oyer, Nick Gilliland. (Standing) Weston Ruffer,
Brock Ranzau, Caleb Ranzau, Trey Theobald, Austin Roth, Sam Petersen, Shane Bechtel, Deven Girdham, Rudy Dua, Matthew Gladieux, Spencer Short, Cam Collins,
Brian Ball, Caden Garrow, Austin Wiemken, Trevan Kindinger, Kalieb Hanicq, Noah Blankenship, Brendon Johns, Clay Gerig, Devin Witte. Missing: Skyler Day.

ARCHBOLD GIRLS TRACK … (Front) Iris Peña, Kylie Sauder, Maggie Henry, Adriana Thompson, Zoe Castillo. (Middle) Chelsea Brenneman, Regan Ramirez, Brittney
Ramirez, Dakota Stamm, Gwynne Riley, Natalie Roth, Amberlyn Whitson, Elizabeth Schmucker. (Back) Montana Stamm, Delaney Garrow, Kiera Gensler, Kennedy
Miller, Olivia Smith, Giulia Lee, Gabby Cox, Keyndal Hudson, Shylo Richardson, Camryn Hudson. Missing: Rosalyn Flores.

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WauseoInndians Spring Sports2018 Williams & Fulton County

PHOTOS BY NATE CALVIN WAUSEON JV BASEBALL … (Front) Jameson Gray, Brady Thomas, Jaden Conrad,
Kolten DeGroff, Sam Krasula. (Back) Coach Todd Wyse, Kenyon Lovins, Easton Del-
WAUSEON JV SOFTBALL … (Front) Managers-Grace Calvin, Ella Albright, Lyndsey gado, Trent Sauber, Cameron Cantu, Ethan Glover, Coach Peyten Shadbolt.
Pence. (Middle) Priscilla Martinez, Harmony Bell, Joz Smallman, Madison Hen-
ry, Elena Pratt. (Back) Coach Megan Fields, Eliana Barajas, Kiara Stutzman, Alex
Netcher, Macee Schang, Mercedez Osley, Jettie Burget, Coach Mark Schang. Not
pictured: Salina Santiago, Haleigh Wurst.

WAUSEON FRESHMAN BASEBALL … (Front) Kolten DeGroff, Brady Thomas, WAUSEON BOYS TENNIS … (Front) Darren Dong, Zach Van Hoy, Ben Allan, Bran-
Evaan Dominique,Dylan Grahn, Maddux Chamberlin, Sam Krasula, Lance Rupp. dan Krutz, Noah Becker. (Back) Tristan Uribes, Evan Kost, Conner Hicks, James
(Back) Coach Brandon Schantz, Hunter Nofziger, Luke Wheeler, Jack Shema, Coo- Allan, Sam Frank, Coach Stan Schmidt.
per Lane, Cameron Cantu, Jaxon Radabaugh, Easton Delgado, Coach Steve Marks.

WAUSEON VARSITY BASEBALL … (Front) CJ Moser, Justus Chapa, Everett Bueter, Carter Stump, Brooks
Gype, Manager Matt Manson. (Middle) Eric Parker, Christian Cantu, Trent Armstrong, Trevor Rodriguez, Levi
Krasula, Joey Shema. (Back) Coach Trent Thomas, Connar Penrod, Sean Brock, Cody Figy, Zach Stipp, Coach
Dylan Leu.

Best Of Luck Athletes!

WAUSEON VARSITY SOFTBALL … (Front) Managers-Grace Calvin, Ella Albright, Lyndsey Pence (Middle) Elana Northwest Ohio’s Sporting
Pratt, Ally Tefft, Reagan Spadafore, Maddy Martinez, Harlee Floss. (Back) Coach Roy Norman, Head Coach Goods Headquarters!
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WauseoInndians Spring Sports2018 Williams & Fulton County

WAUSEON GIRLS TRACK … (Row 1) Jessica Perez, Alyssa Russell, Madison Baugh, Karli Penrod, Avery Giguere, Rylee Campbell, Paige Smith, Ashton Falor, Mallorie
Strauss. (Row 2) Laurel Garbers, Daisy Giguere, Briley Rupp, Alex Gray, Samantha Aeschliman, Megan Carroll, Paige Smith, Macey Coronado, Hanna Richer. (Row
3) Greta Alfert, Sierra Gault, Alyssa Ramos, Delaney Roush, Sydney Zirkle, Amanda Wendt, Leanne Pownall, Bailey McGuire, Emily Parker. (Back) Coach Mike Colon,
Coach Tom Vernot, Cheney Sigg, Josie Callan, Sanony Aguilar, Zarhea Carroll, Sarayna Russell, Coach Kyle Borton, Coach Joe Allen.

WAUSEON BOYS TRACK … (Row 1) Xavier Torres, Kyle Zirkle, Kyle Vernot, Brandon Moore, Junior Martinez, Lukas Dominique, Garrett Demaline. (Row 2) Sammy
Sosa, Noah Tester, Braden Hernandez, J.T. Hutchinson, Zeb Smith, Nolan Flint, Josh Lowry, Michael Cheezan. (Row 3) Jonah Figgins, Gregory Moore, Andrew Pile,
Alex Moore, Andon Raker, Reece Mealer, Wyatt Lane, Holden Serres. (Row 4) Jordan Lange, Andrew Perez, Ethan Kessler, Caden Case, Andrew Figgins, Logan Richer,
Brandon Martinez, Damian Veith. (Row 5) Jimmy Villarreal, Jaden Banister, Noah Sauber, Jackson Bauer, Jacob Hageman, Benicio Vielma, Braden Vernot, Hayden
Uribes. (Back) Coach Mike Colon, Coach Tom Vernot, Coach Kyle Borton, Coach Joe Allen.

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BUSINESS CARD DIRECTO

Accounting .......................................2 Plumbing/HVAC
Agriculture.......................................2 Cleaning Service...
Animal Care.....................................2 Driver Training.....
Appliance Sales & Service..............2 Equipment Sales/S
Attorney............................................3 Finance & Investm
Auto/Sales/Parts/Services................3 Flag Sales...............
Bakery...............................................3 Fuel Store..............
Building/Contracting Funeral & Estate P
Furniture & Mattr
Concrete.........................................4 Industry.................
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Planning.............6 Travel................................................8
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1248 E. Main • Montpelier, OH Andy Eckenrode
419-485-3181 • fax 419-485-8329
A.S.E. Certified Master Technician

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A.S.E. Certified Automotive Technicia

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www.drivefordlincoln.com Brakes • Exhaust • Tune
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Building/Contracting - CONCRETE ----------- Building/Contracting

www.ajdo

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Residential • Commercial • Light Industrial
Service Upgrades • Outdoor Lighting

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• DOZERS • TRAILERS
Driver Training School, Inc. • FORKLIFTS • EXCAVAT
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101 S. Defiance St., Stryker, OH • MOWERS •COMPACT
102 Empire St., Montpelier, OH
1 mile nor
419-682-4741
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Wauseon Phone: 419-337-6580 8 a.m.-5p.m
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• Industrial
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oorllc.com Location: Pettisville Randy Nofzinger
18372 Co. Rd. D
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Entenman’s Flooring & More, INC.

Custom Flooring and Complete Home Renovations

Tile Flooring, Showers and Custom Tile Work
Hardwood • Laminate • Carpet

Roofing & Siding • Windows & Doors
Decks • Whole Room Remodels
Electrical/Plumbing
• FREE ESTIMATES & FULLY INSURED •
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PLUMBING/HVAC----- Cleaning Service-----------------------------

rvice ------------------- Professional Carpet Cleaning | Janitorial Service

ServiceMaster by McCann

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Flag Sales -------------------------------- Fuel Store --------

BUY HERE! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FLAG SHOP! Slattery

C.D.M. Flags Your Ma

(419) 428-6611

USA, State, Historic, Church, Dea
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Fax: 419-298-2659 • email: [email protected]

HOURS: Mon.& Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tues., Weds., & Thurs., 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m;
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Determined to become a world class
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Wauseon, OH 43567

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Williams County
Veterans Service Office

Mary C. Oliver - Director/CVSO

1425 E. High St. 419-636-8812
Bryan, Ohio 43506 619-636-7429
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