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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH, 2017 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 9 EDITION 48

THIS WEEK IN Pettisville School Foundation Swanton Rotary
Starts New 30-Year Journey Celebrates 55th Anniversary
TvHIELLAGE reporter
By; James Pruitt and then make it an all-weather facil- PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF
Police Promotion & Hefty THE VILLAGE REPORTER ity,” Leppelmeier said. “They also con-
Legislative Agenda Tackled In structed the Atrium that serves as our ROTARY ANNIVERSARY ... Rotary President Craig
Wauseon City Council Meeting Looking back on a rich heritage while concession area for events.” Rose shows the proclamation presented to the group
keeping an eye on the future, Pettisville by the Village of Swanton.
•••• Schools celebrated the 30th anniversary PSF President Randy Beck and Vice
Edon Property Owners' of its Foundation. The event featured President Dan Sauder then took over By: Bill O’ Connell
the unveiling of a mural and recognition the program to talk about what the THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Concerns Hold Up of the many people who have been mem- Foundation has done and what is plans The Swanton Rotary reached a laudable milestone
Easements For Sewer Line bers of the foundation. The school com- to do in the future. The foundation was when it celebrated its 55th anniversary on the 14th of
bined the celebration with a meet the chartered Nov. 4, 1986, as a result of an November. This momentous occasion was duly recog-
To New Fire Station athletes’ night for the upcoming winter organizational meeting of community nized by the Village of Swanton with a proclamation
•••• sports season. leaders. Individuals involved in that signed by Mayor Ann Roth and presented to current
meeting were: Gary Frazier, Steve Graf- Rotary president, Craig Rose.
Wauseon Christmas Parade The Foundation has commissioned fice, Myrl Sauder, Rod Nofziger, Valetta The proclamation read, in part, “The Rotary Club
Kicks-Off Holiday Season two ceramic murals for display in the Werder, Jan Stamm, and Steve Switzer. of Swanton has shown, by its actions and good works
Atrium. The first mural was unveiled for the past 55 years, that it is a significant asset to
•••• Nov. 14. The mural was created by Mark At a time when groups like were for the community, providing leadership and funding
West Unity's 29th Annual Nafziger, the resident potter at Sauder, larger schools, Pettisville was one of the projects that have greatly benefited the area and its
House Walk & Craft Show and his wife Joyce, an art teacher at Pet- first-small-school foundations in the citizens, as well as people around the world such as
tisville. The mural depicts elements and state, Dan Sauder said. The Pettisville college scholarships to Swanton High School students,
Details Inside landmarks of the area including a farm- American Legion made a $200 donation Early Learning Stations at the Swanton Public Library,
•••• house and a school bus. Joyce Nafziger to assist with startup costs. The foun- a thermal imaging camera for the Swanton Fire and
took and collected photos and then dation focused on what would become Rescue Division, as well as multiple projects at Village
Archbold Board Hears About Mark put them together. The design was the three basic pillars of the foundation: of Swanton municipal parks.”
Student Successes developed more than a year ago, he said. scholarships, grants and major proj- Over the years, the Swanton Rotary has had hun-
•••• ects, Sauder said. The foundation has dreds of hard-working dedicated members who have
The second mural, to be unveiled in given out $77,000 scholarships to 111 donated their time and talents to the benefit of their
Hilltop's Americanism Test 2018, will feature school buildings that graduates. The first scholarship endow- community. One in particular is Paul Kreuz, the last
Winners Announced have housed students in the Pettisville ment was made by Valetta Werder, in surviving founding member of the club who has spent
•••• and Tedrow areas through the years. memory of her husband, Richard. Over- a lifetime living the spirit of the Rotary’s motto, “Ser-
Later at the gym, the Pep Band enter- all, five named scholarships have been vice Above Self”.
S SReporter tained the assembled audience with the endowed. Paul was volunteering his services long before he
PORT school fight song and other tunes. The helped organize the Swanton chapter of Rotary Inter-
foundation has played a part in help- The foundation has given out $35,000 national, officially chartered in November of 1962. He
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION ing the students of the district both in to help 113 projects. Grants are handed was part of the all-volunteer work force in 1948 that
school and with scholarships for col- out typically in $300 increments. Grant helped build the Knights of Columbus Hall on Main
Swanton's Smith “Jumps” At Chance Road To Columbus Changes For lege. Athletic Director Brian Leppelmei- projects include a diverse range of op- Street which is now part of the Swanton Sports Center.
To Compete At University Of Toledo Some Local Boys Basketball Teams er spoke on the impact the foundation portunities, such as student attendance In 1968 Paul traveled to Pasadena, California and gave
has had on the athletic program. “In incentives, publication of student writ- four days of his time working on floats for the famed
PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF By: Nate Calvin Bowsher or Anthony Wayne. This isn’t a the mid-1990s they gave the basketball ings, kindergarten pictorial histories, Rose Bowl Parade.
COLLEGE TRACK ... Swanton track standout Julia Smith signs with the University THE VILLAGE REPORTER huge change for Evergreen and Swanton teams a proper home and helped with student leadership training, and ... But it was with the Rotary that Paul did his best
of Toledo as parents Lisa and Pat look on. but for the Bluestreaks and Panthers it the parent-led effort to create a track work, actively participating in almost everything they
While the basketball season is just be- will be as they both had their Sectional CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 did. “I was in charge of building both Pilliod and Ro-
By: Bill O’ Connell “She’ll do well at UT.” ginning, it’s never too early to look at what games at Wauseon last year. tary Parks,” he said. “Nothing happened on either of
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Julia chose UT over several other of- lies ahead for the area basketball teams those projects unless I gave it the okay. It kind of made
when March Madness arrives. While the As for Division IV there weren’t major me feel important,” Paul added with a smile.
Swanton High School’s record setting fers from DI programs including the Uni- girls Sectional and District tournament changes that will cause a lot more trav- Paul’s dedication and commitment to the Swanton
high jumper, Julia Smith, has signed versity of Pittsburgh and the University sites didn’t see any major changes the el for Edgerton, Edon, Fayette, Hilltop, Rotary and Rotary International is unprecedented.
a national letter of intent with the Uni- of Montana, in large part for its Pharma- same isn’t true for the boy’s teams. In Montpelier, North Central, Pettisville, Until a recent period spent in a rehabilitation facil-
versity of Toledo (UT) and will be joining cology and Toxicology program as well Division II, Wauseon and Bryan will be and Stryker. Bryan will still be a site for ity following knee surgery, he never missed a meet-
the Rockets track team next fall. With as its comfortable close-to-home atmo- playing in the Districts at Ohio Northern Sectional play with Wauseon returning ing in these 55 years, often attending Rotary meetings
one high school track season remaining, sphere. She aims to reach new heights University in Ada with Lima Senior High as a host for Division IV games after serv- around the country when he traveled on vacation.
Julia is a three-time NWOAL Champion at UT, both athletically and academical- School and Findlay High School the sites ing as a site for Division III play the last The Swanton Rotary is well into its sixth decade
in the high jump and a three-time state ly, by jumping at least 5’10” and finish- for Sectional play. This is a big change for few years. The Grand Canyon at Napo- of service and its unselfish and humanitarian efforts
qualifier as well, finishing fourth as a ing her college days with a PhD. the Indians who a season ago began their leon High School remains the destination have helped make the village of Swanton a great place
freshman and sophomore and third as run to Columbus with Sectionals at An- for the Sectional winners at Bryan and to live and raise a family. And it is people like Paul that
a junior. At last spring’s league meet At track meets, officials are respon- thony Wayne High School and then Dis- Wauseon. So, with some of these chang- make it a great organization.
she jumped 5’6” to break the league re- sible for setting the high jump bar at in- tricts at Bowling Green State University. es teams will be logging some more miles
cord. “It’s very impressive,” said Swan- creasingly higher levels. For Julia, how- on the bus in hopes of making it to their Bill can be reached at
ton track coach Ryan Borer commenting ever, no one sets the bar higher for her Changes were also made in Division ultimate destination, The Schottenstein [email protected]
on Julia’s list of track accomplishments. than Julia herself. III as Archbold, Delta, Evergreen, and Center at The Ohio State University.
Swanton will be part of the District at
Bill can be reached at Central Catholic High School with their Nate can be reached at
[email protected] tournament play beginning at either [email protected]

Stryker Cross Country Awards Night

Bryan Bowler Hickey Breaks
Record To Start The Season

PHOTO PROVIDED
CROSS COUNTRY POSTSEASON AWARDS … (Front) Emanuel Vilanueva-First
Team BBC, Trinitie Woolace-First Team BBC, Kaleb Holsopple-Second Team BBC.
(Back) Tristan Sampson-Second Team BBC, Luke Holsopple-BBC Honorable Men-
tion and BBC Scholar Athlete, Izayah Ferguson-1st Team BBC, Thomas Bost-BBC
Scholar Athlete, Logan Boetz-Second Team BBC and BBC Scholar Athlete.

Swanton High School Announces
Athletic Hall Of Fame Details

PHOTO PROVIDED The 20th annual Swanton Athletic b. Athletic Trainer/ Team physician
NEW RECORD ... Dani broke the Bryan Lanes girls house record on Saturday, No- Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will c. Head/Assistant athletic director
vember 18, during the Saturday morning high school league. She bowled a 710 se- take place this year on Saturday March These candidates must be retired
ries for 3 games (265, 222, 223). The record was previously held by Carlina Miller, 24th, 2018. The ceremony itself will from the system for two years.
obtained in 2009 with a 702 series. take place at Swanton High School fol-
lowed by an adults only reception held new3. Special Category
at the Hawks Nest at Valleywood Golf a. Need not be a graduate of Swan-
Club for the 2018 Class and Swanton ton High School
Community. A ticket is required for
admission to the dinner only. b. Support Personnel
i. Boosters
All nominations are due no later ii. Contest Personnel (clock keeper,
than January 15th, 2018. Anyone scorer, chains, etc.)
wishing to submit a nomination should All nominees will be kept in the ac-
do so using the following criteria. tive file for five votes, at which time the
nominee will be removed from consid-
1. Former Swanton High School eration. Should the same person be
male/female athlete or outstanding nominated again they will remain in
team that demonstrated athletic suc- the active file for another cycle of five
cess or significant contributions in the votes.
area of athletics. Or someone who has Please Address letters to:
served as a role model for today’s stu- Swanton High School – Attn A.D.
dent/athletes. These nominees must 601 N. Main Street
be a graduate of at least 10 years. Swanton, Oh, 43558
AEnxyclquusievestlyioants call the Athletic De-
2. A former Swanton High School partment at (419)-826-3045.
a. Head Coach, assistant, volunteer
coach INFORMATION PROVIDED

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Local Obituaries

Ronald Osborn (1943 - 2017) Otis Hitt (1925 - 2017) Jane Ellerbusch (1957 - 2017)

Ronald Dean Osborn, Otis (Bud) Hitt, age 92, Jane E. (Houk) Eller-
of Milford, passed away of Archbold, passed away busch, 60, of Cincinna-
while in the loving care of on Wednesday, November ti, Ohio passed away on
his family on November 22, 2017 at CHP Inpatient Monday, November 13,
24th, 2017. He was 74 Hospice of Defiance. 2017.
years old.
He is survived by his Bud was born on May She was born on Sep-
wife, Marsha Osborn of 45 5, 1925 in rural Bryan tember 2, 1957, in Mont-
years; Children, Heather Ohio to Zoe (Walker) Hitt pelier, Ohio, The daughter
(Andrew) Osborn-Heaford, and Glen R. Hitt. Bud of Paul and Virginia (Kue-
Holly (Jason) Clauser, married Gertrude Seiler hn) Houk. She graduated
and Heidi (Ryan) Osborn; on August 4, 1946. from North Central High
grandchildren, Oscar School, Pioneer, Ohio in
Heaford, Paige and Tyler Survivors include three 1975. Jane married Ran-
Clauser; brothers, Rob- daughters, Dawn (Tom) dy Ellerbusch on March 9,
ert and Raymond Osborn; Wyse of Archbold, Penny 1974 and he preceded her
nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and Hitt of Defiance, Candy in death in 2001.
great great nieces and nephews; also many extended (Alan) Hutchins of Penn- Jane is survived by a daughter, Heather Ellerbusch
family and dear friends. sylvania. Surviving also are six grandchildren, Kami of Cincinnati, Ohio and a son, Elijah (Laura Mahany)
Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, Paul (Rob) Bentley, Abe (Angela) Wyse, Daniel (Lindsey) Ellerbusch of Knoxville, Tennessee, Three grandchil-
and Wava Osborn; siblings, Roger and Richard Os- Stuckey, Krista Brown, Tiffany (Ryan) Heller, and Bri- dren: Madison West, Mason West, and Nicolaus Eller-
born. gitta (Sam) Blood. Nine great-grandchildren, Baiylee busch. She is also survived by three sisters: Marsha
A time for gathering will be held at Lynch & Sons Ruger, Bryer and Keiylee Bentley, Kyler and Aubrie (Gary) Seibert, Sherwood, OH, Karen (Bill Gilbert)
Funeral Home at 404 East Liberty St. Milford, MI, Stuckey, Mila and Silas Wyse, Haley, Jenni and Tyler Houk, Cincinnati, OH and Sharon (Dave) Deetz, Mont-
48381 on Saturday, December 9th, from 1 PM to 5 PM. Brown. He is also survived by one sister, Diana (Joe) pellier, OH and a Brother-in-law, Ted Ross, Toledo, OH
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Mil- Miller and many nieces, nephews and many friends. and several nieces and nephews.
ford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic Street, Bud was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years Preceding her in death were her husband, Randy,
Milford, MI 48381, http://milfordumc.net/ or to Na- Gertrude, his parents, a grandson, Frankie J. Wyse, parents, Paul and Virgina Houk, grandparents, Emil
tional Park Foundation, 1110 Vermont Ave, Suite 200 two stillborn great grandchildren, sister Glenedene and Edna Kuehn and Arnold and Nellie Houk and Sis-
, Washington DC, NW 20005 http:// ask-npf@nation- Buttermore, and son-in-law Alan Hutchins. ter, Lorraine Ross.
alparks.org Bud was a master craftsman of archery bows (Hit Memorial contributions may be given for her chil-
For further information phone 248-684-6645 or Bows), restaurant owner (Gert & Bud’s), and founder dren in care of Heather Ellerbusch.
visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com. of Hit Trophy. Bud was a lay minister and evangelist
with family singing group The Gospel Hits, prison min- Reporter
Duane Price (1955 - 2017) istries including Bill Glass Prison Crusades and Cor- www.thevillagereporter.com
rections Center of NW Ohio, and a member of the Gide-
Duane Richard Price, age 62, of Wauseon, passed ons International. He attended Archbold Evangelical YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE FOR WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY, OHIO
away Thursday morning, November 23, 2017, at St. Church.
Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. He worked Family requests that memorial gifts to be given to NORTHWEST OHIO COVERAGE AREAS
at Sauder Woodworking in Archbold for over 30 years. Archbold Evangelical Church and the Gideons Inter-
national Bible ministry.
Duane was born in Wauseon on October 9, 1955,
the son of Ray and Margaret (Mull) Price. On Septem- Rose Boothman (1937 - 2017)
ber 10, 1988, he married Karin Griteman, and she sur-
vives. Duane was an avid golfer and loved planning Rose Marie Boothman, REGULATION & POLICY:
vacations. He was a Little League, Pony League, Acme age 80, of Pioneer, Ohio,
League, and Wauseon High School Baseball Coach, passed away at 8:22 p.m. * “The Village Reporter” holds the right to refuse service and/or deter-
and was a score keeper for Wauseon High School Bas- on Friday, November 17, mine information posted within our publication.
ketball for many years. He loved the Detroit Tigers, the 2017, at Genesis Health- * Order a subscription via a few mouse clicks at www.thevillagereport-
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James Bond movies, Diet Mountain Dew and dogs. the past five years with an issued.
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Surviving besides his wife, Karin; are two sons, surrounded by her daugh- mit change of mailing address to the Main Office Address.
Garrett (Tara) Price of Columbus, Ohio, Collin Price ters and their husbands. * “Letters To The Editor” are welcomed. Publication is left to the discre-
of Jacksonville, Florida; grandson, Fitz Price; brother, tion of the publisher/editor with respect given to opinion, yet protection
Roger Price of Iowa; and sister-in-law, Shirley Price of Rosie was born on given to the subject. Letters must be limited to a word count of 500.
Wauseon. He was preceded in death by both parents, November 4, 1937, in * It is the goal of “The Village Reporter” to present news in a fair and
and a brother, Larry Price. Kunkle, Ohio, the daugh- balanced format. “The Village Reporter” makes every effort to stay neu-
ter of Ronald S. and Thel- tral in political and other debatable issues. It is the desire of the com-
The family requests that memorial contributions ma (Van Nortwick) Flight- pany to print facts and allow our readers to process information, draw-
be given to St. Vincent’s Home Away from Home or ner. Rosie married Hillis D. Boothman on August 13, ing their own opinions.
Wauseon Athletics. Online condolences may be offered 1953 in Angola, Indiana and he preceded her in death * Newspaper counter sales are available throughout Williams and Ful-
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Charles Courtney (1920 - 2017) College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. and advertisements stands at the Friday prior to publication by 5:00
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Courtney, 97, of Bryan, Rosie was a loving and caring mother, grandmother print weeks during the summer and one non print week around the
passed away at his home and great grandmother, loved gardening, canning and holidays.
on Monday, November 20, sewing. She was an avid entrepreneur and had start-
2017. ed numerous businesses including, EKK Fashions, All
He was born on June Naturals Soaps and Lotions, Hometown News and a
23, 1920 in West Jeffer- soda shop in Pioneer.
son Township to Louis E. Surviving are her daughters, Pamela (Michael) Bak-
and Effie M. (Housman) er, of Pioneer, Cherie (Charles) Francis, of Ney and
Courtney. Lori (Randy) Beck, of Alvordton; her son, Hillis (Sandy)
He attended a one room Boothman, Jr., of Camden, Michigan and Joel (Leigh)
school house, West Jef- Boothman, of Pioneer; 12 grandchildren and 18 great 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio
ferson School, for his el- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her par- Open: Mon. - Fri. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m).; Sat. (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
ementary school years. He ents and husband.
graduated from Montpe- There will be no services per Rosie’s request. Ar- Phone: (419) 485-4851 / Fax: (877) 778-9425
lier High School in 1938. rangements have been entrusted to Krill Funeral Ser- Email: [email protected]
VETERAN On July 20, 1941 Charles vice, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan. Website: www.thevillagereporter.com
married Helen Tingle in In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Toys
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Montpelier and she pre- signed at www.krillfuneralservice.com. STRYKER EDGERTON
ceded him in death in 2001. He honorably served his Stryker Main Stop Main Stop, C-Store
country in the United States Army Air Corps, attached WEST UNITY
to the Signal Corps during WWII, serving in North Afri- Doyle Bernath (1924 - 2017) Valero, Shamrock, WAUSEON
Chief Supermarket,
ca, Sicily, and Italy. He was in Headquarters Company Doyle E. Bernath, age Dollar General Marathon, Walmart
repairing teletype machines and maintaining planes. FAYETTE Courtview Mart Shell,
He also attended the University of Florence, Italy, for 93, passed away Satur- Circle K, Dollar General
day, November 18, 2017, Circle K, Main Stop,
a semester. at Fulton Manor Nursing Dollar General PIONEER/HOLIDAYCITY
He was an accomplished trumpet player starting in ARCHBOLD Main Stop, Village Market,
high school, and played in a band at Hamilton Lake. Home. Valero,
Doyle worked for Phil- Super Value, Dollar General,
He also played with various dance bands during and lips 66 as a maintenance Hutch’s Marathon,
after the war, and played with the Montpelier “old tim- Rite Aid, Circle K, EDON / BLAKESLEE
ers” band, performing at various community events for supervisor for many years Dollar General, Pop Shop
and then was self-em- Slattery
many years. ployed until his retire- DELTA Shamrock
Charles worked as a mechanic for his father’s busi- Dollar General, Kwik Stop LYONS
ness, L.E. Courtney & Sons during his early years un- ment. He is also a veteran Main Stop
of the United States Navy, Delta Speedway SWANTON
til 1963. He also worked for Mohawk Tools in Mont- serving during World War MONTPELIER Dollar General
pelier for 11 years as a maintenance mechanic, and Ace Automotive, METAMORA
retired from General Tire in 1985 after working there II.
Doyle was born in Hill- Main Stop, TMart
for 10 years. After retirement he went to work for C.E. sdale County, Michigan Circle K, BRYAN
Electronics in Bryan where he worked for 30 years. Dollar General, Rowes, Circle K, Main Stop,
Charles was a member of Montpelier Masonic Lodge VETERAN on October 15, 1924 to Millers New Market, Fountain City Ice House,
the late Andrew E. and Two Brothers Market, Dollar General, Walmart
for 67 years, during which time he served as Knight the late Bessie I. (Grup) Rings Pharmacy Phil’s One Stop
of the York Cross of Honor and was a 32nd Degree
Mason. He was a lifelong member of the Montpelier Bernath. On June 27, 1948, he married Catherine PETTISVILLE
S. Stutesman, and she survives. He was a member Sunday’s Market
V.F.W. of the Wauseon Masonic Lodge, the American Legion,
Charles is survived by his three sons, Larry
(Geromina) Courtney of Defiance, Terry Courtney of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Amateur Radio
Club. Doyle also enjoyed golfing and fishing on Lake
Springfield, Ohio and Garry (Dawn) Courtney of Bryan; Erie.
six grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; three
great great grandchildren. Beisdes his wife, Catherine, he is survived by many
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Helen parents and one sister, Twila Stutz.
Courtney, brother, Louis E. Courtney, Jr., sister, Jes-
sie Courtney, daughter-in-law Connie Courtney, and Those planning an expression of sympathy are
asked to consider a contribution to the Winameg Chris-
grandchildren Scott Ellis and Stacy Carlin. tian Church. Online condolences may be offered at Postmaster, please send address corrections to:
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that dona-
tions be made in his memory to Visiting Angels. Online www.grisierfh.com. The Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home THE VILLAGE REPORTER
in Wauseon has been entrusted with arrangements.
condolences may be left at www.thethompsonfuneral- 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio 43543
home.com.
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Obits (Continued) Archbold Elementary
Announces
Arlee Ludwig (2017)
Margaret Frame (1923 - 2017) October Super Streaks

Arlee Maree Ludwig, infant daughter of Alan W. and Margaret L. Frame, The following students were recognized as October
Amanda M. (Bergquist) Ludwig, passed away unex- age 93, of rural Archbold, Super Streaks at the Super Streak Friday assembly
pectedly on November 18, 2017, at Toledo Children’s passed away Sunday Oct. 27.
Hospital. morning, November 19, Kindergarten: Tristan Bagrowski, Ellison Benecke,
2017, at CHP Defiance Dawson Martz, Libey Sauder, Taylor Rufenacht, Kit
Arlee was born in Sylvania on November 16, 2017. Area Inpatient Hospice. Ames, Nolan Sefranka, Eli King, Trey Nafziger, Cecelia
Surviving besides her parents, are grandparents, Wal- Seibert, Noah Krueger, Brynlee Bowerman, Thalia Es-
ter “Butch” Schaufele of Stryker, Christene Ludwig of Prior to her retirement calera, Shania Rodas
Maumee, Suzanne Wyszczelski of Temperance, Michi- she had been a Licensed First grade: Amariah Beck, Zechariah Rodriguez,
gan, Sharon Von Seggern of Stryker, Jim Ludwig of Practical Nurse, having Briella Nafziger, Mario DeHoyos, Sophie Kahler,
Maumee; and great-grandparents, Don and Janice worked for many years at Weston Farbrother, Shyann Kuhl, Brenden Bosco,
Fisher of Maumee, Leonard Ludwig of Bryan and Caro- the Fulton County Health Clayton Nafziger, Naomi Francis.
line Speaker of Toledo. She was preceded in death by Center in Wauseon. Second grade: Wyatt Gericke, Raiana Moreno, Deli-
great-grandparents, Margaret and Walter Schaufele, lah Chapa, Kelis Pedraza, Mason Stuckey, Miley Cox,
Sharon Ludwig, and Mack Speaker. Margaret was born in Emma Meyer, Jade Frey, Santiago Lewis, Jace Ber-
Huntsville, Alabama on nath, Klaire Kern, Maci Martz.
Funeral services will be private. Interment will be December 10, 1923, the Third grade: Bo King, Anna Shields, Adelynn
in the Evansport Cemetery. The family requests that daughter of Albert and Nafziger, Connor Plassman, Raegan Gerken, Gage
memorial contributions be given to the Benevolence of Onie (Morgan) Tanner. On January 27, 1946, she Nafziger, Blaney Huffman, Brynn Hurst, Tessa Seibert,
the Family. Online condolences may be offered to the married Lawrence Frame, Sr., and he preceded her in Michael Funnell, Mya Beaverson, Jaylen Adams.
family at www.grisierfh.com. death in 2000. Surviving is her son, Timothy Frame Fourth grade: Mauricio Gaona, Alana Tracz, Ava John-
of Archbold; daughter, Donna Baumea of Wauseon; son, Jadelynn Whitacre, Jace Castillo, Avery Roth,
Richard Hite (1941 - 2017) and granddaughter, Christine Baumea of Wauseon. Saydi Kruse.
She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, INFORMATION PROVIDED
Richard H. Hite, age 76, Ronald and Lawrence, Jr.; daughter, Barbara Gomez;
of Napoleon and longtime brother, Buddie Tanner; and two sisters, Carolyn Hen- Stryker Board Of Education
resident of Delta; passed dricks and Elizabeth Sadler. Accepts Donations
away unexpectedly at the The family suggests that memorial contributions be
Henry County Hospital on given to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online con- Highlights of the general fund activity for October:
Friday, October 27, 2017. dolences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh. General fund cash balance of $4,888,576.88 , total
com. revenue of $520,265.12, income tax of $175,467.54,
He was born in unrestricted grants in aid of $318,969.62, restricted
Wauseon on October 1, Marjorie Moyer (1925 - 2017) grants in aid of $6,555.54, all other operating reve-
1941 to the late Orley J. nue $19,272.42. Total expenses of $451,227, person-
Hite and Margaret (Shaub) Marjorie “Margie” nel services of $202,610.28 ,retirement/insurances
Hite. Richard was a 1960 L. Moyer, age 92, of of $80,934.53, purchased services of $149,167.14,
graduate of Delta High Wauseon, Ohio died supplies of $14,473.51 , capital outlay of $1,107, all
School. Wednesday, November other expenses of $2,934.54.
22, 2017 at the CHP Defi-
Before retiring in 2000 ance Area Hospice Center, The Board approved the following donation(s): Lin-
after 36 years; he served Defiance, Ohio. coln Calvin - $50 to be used for Stryker Post Prom;
as an engineer in the re- She was born Novem- Rusty and Sue Goebel - $150donation to be used as
search and development department at Libbey Owens ber 20, 1925 in Colorado needed for Stryker School and Oberlin Farms Demo-
Ford Co. On February 15, 1964 in Delta, he married Springs, Colorado to the lition & Recycling - $46.50 donation for FFA program.
Barbara J. Karr and she survives. late Jesse and Beatrice
While in Delta he was a volunteer for 21 years with M. (Turner) Jackson. She October Student of the Month – Kimberly Stuckey
the Delta Fire and Rescue Department. Richard and married Robert Moyer (Honesty)
his wife enjoyed spending their winter time in Braden- on February 09, 1946
ton, FL and summer months at Manapogo Park Camp- and moved to Mt. Cory, Dec. 1, Boys Basketball Season opens with Mont-
ground in Angola, IN. He enjoyed playing cards with Ohio. Robert preceded pelier Home
their card club and most of all watching his grandchil- her in death on May 13, 2003. She was a member of
dren participate in various sporting events. Christ United Methodist Church, Wauseon, Ohio. She Dec. 4 – 15, Fall Air Window (retesting administra-
Along with his wife of 53 years, Barbara J. Hite, worked in floral shops, operated her own beauty shop tion)
he is survived by his son, Jeffrey (Leslie) Hite; daugh- and worked on the family farm. Margie was very ac-
ter, Wendy (Ron) Pilkington; brother, William H. Hite; tive in Mt. Cory and Pandora churches. She loved to Dec. 11, Elementary Christmas program K-3. 6
grandchildren, Jordan Hite, Lee (Brittani) Copley, Sar- entertain, play cards and make throws for her family p.m. The Stage
ah, Rachel and Jenna Pilkington and great grandson, and friends.
Nathan Hite. In addition to his parents, he was pre- She is survived by: two sons, Tom (Jane) Moyer, Dec. 15, High School Battle of the Classes Assem-
ceded in death by his sister-in-law, Nan E. Hite. Wauseon, Ohio, Dean (Cass) Moyer, Stanley, North bly
Friends will be received on Friday, December 1, Carolina, and one daughter, Diane Moyer, Warner
2017 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the Delta Church of Robins, Georgia. Six grandsons: Andrew (Jacki) Moy- Dec. 16, Homecoming Night vs. Hicksville
Christ, 500 Providence St., Delta, Ohio 43515; where er, Ben (Jessica) Moyer, Brian (Lauren) LaRue, Austin The Board approved the following the following
a memorial service honoring Richard’s life will begin at (Ashley) LaRue, Ethan Moyer, and Wesley Moyer. Eight classified/certified substitutes and volunteers con-
11:00 AM. Pastor David Underwood will be officiating. great-grandchildren: Payton, Addison and Brooklyn tingent upon required BCI/FBI background check
Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Delta. Moyer, Trenton Moyer, Avery and Paisley LaRue, Mad- and all required documents.
Those wishing a show of sympathy, may make contri- elyn and Mason LaRue. Classified/Certified Personnel and Transportation
butions to the Delta Volunteer Fire Department, 500 In addition to her husband, she was preceded in Driver Substitutes Jenny Waldvogel and Israel Agui-
Main St., Delta, Ohio 43515, Delta Church of Christ, death by a son, James Moyer and she was the last of lar
500 Providence St., Delta, Ohio 43515, Bishop Ani- The next BOE meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
mal Shelter, 5718 21st Ave. W, Bradenton, FL 34209 Dec.18, in the HS Art room. INFORMATION PROVIDED
or a charity of the donor’s choice in his memory. Ar-
rangements are entrusted with Barnes Funeral Cha- eleven brothers and sisters. Wauseon FFA To Hold
pel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109, in Delta. Online condolences Memorial contributions may be made to CHP Defi-
may be sent to the family through our website at www. ance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, 6817 State Route
barnesfuneralchapel.com. 66 N, Defiance, Ohio 43512. Sausage Sandwich Sale
Online condolences may be given at www.grisierfh.
Mary Ann Cogan (1949 - 2017) com. Arrangements entrusted to Edgar-Grisier Funer-
al Home, Wauseon, Ohio. The Wauseon FFA Alumni will be selling sausage
Mary Ann Cogan, age sandwiches on Saturday, December 2 during the
68, of Delta, after a two Archbold vs. Wauseon basketball games at Wauseon
year battle with cancer, High School. Sandwiches during the game will be
passed away Friday, No- available outside of the ag room. Orders to-go will
vember 17, 2017 at Ebeid be available in the ag shop at the northeast corner
Hospice in Sylvania. of the school.
The proceeds from the sale support the Wauseon
She was born in FFA Chapter by providing scholarships, support for
Wauseon on September leadership experiences and financial support for
21, 1949 to the late Ralph students attending State and National FFA Conven-
William Peabody and Lil- tion.
lian Flossie (Bressler) Pea- INFORMATION PROVIDED
body. Mary Ann graduat-
ed from Delta High School If we You
in 1967. meet by should
accident
She was united in mar- call
riage to Duane O. Cogan Don’t Forget
on October 26, 1968 and together they were blessed
with three children, Corey, Travis and Amanda. Mary Hit A
Ann was a homemaker most of her life, from this trade Deer, Win
she developed a joy of cooking and baking. She will A Turkey
always be remembered as creating the most delicious
holiday rolls. Another one of her amazing skills was
saving and organizing recipes. Mary Ann was also an
avid follower of NASCAR, especially Jeff Gordon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her brother, Carey Peabody. Mary Ann is
survived by her husband of 49 years, Duane O. Co-
gan; children, Corey (Melissa) Cogan of Wauseon, Tra-
vis (Pollyanna) Cogan of Loganville, GA and Amanda
(Johnathan) Martens of Arlington, VA; brothers, Arlen
(Judy) Peabody and Leslie Peabody both of Delta and
four grandchildren.
Online condolences may be sent to the family
through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.

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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WAUSEON POLICE 1000, Unwanted Person suspended from November 20, 2017 to Jail: 30 days with 30 days suspended.
(November 14) 134-1/2 Fulton St., (November 19) 840 W. Elm St. Unit May 19, 2018. 63/55 speed. Fine: $45; Must file taxes and make payment ar-
Welfare Check 200, Narcotics Costs: $40. rangements in 30 days. No future vio-
(November 14) 832 Burr Rd., Vandal- (November 19) 227 Clinton St., 911 lations within next 2 years.
ism Hang Up Contact In Person Bauer, Brandi M. (Montpelier, Ohio).
(November 14) 485 E. Airport Hwy., (November 19) 840 W. Elm St. Unit Improper start/back. Fine: $65; Costs: Triplett, Shawn D. (Montpelier,
Investigate Complaint 1302, Suicide Attempted $85. Ohio). Menacing. Fine: $250; Costs:
(November 14) 412 Potter St., Lost/ (November 20) 604 E. Elm St., Larceny $285; Jail: 30 days with 30 days sus-
Found/Recovered (November 20) 1205 N. Shoop Ave., Carroll, Pamela M. (Bryan ,Ohio). pended.
(November 14) 115 N. Fulton St., Lost/ Suspicious Vehicle Physical control. Fine: $650; Costs:
Found/Recovered (November 20) 222 Depot St. Investi- $99; Jail: 20 days with 17 days sus- Vassar, Jason (Kunkle, Ohio). Crim-
(November 14) 478 E. Airport Hwy., gate Complaint pended. No future violations within inal mischief. Fine: $200; Costs: $210;
Accident-Injury (November 20) 840 Parkview, Animal next 2 years. Jail: 30 days with 30 days suspended.
(November 14) 480 E. Airport Hwy., Call 50 hour community service. No contact
Suspicious Person (November 20) 1090 N. Shoop Ave., Edwards, April L. (Bryan, Ohio). with victim. No future violations within
(November 14) 1170 N. Shoop Ave. Alarm Drop Driving under suspension. Fine: $200; next 2 years. Criminal trespass. Fine:
Unit 53 (November 20) 1080 N. Shoop Ave., Costs: $84; Jail: 30 days with 30 days $200; Costs: $45; Jail: 30 days with 30
(November 14) 137 Clinton St., Suspi- alarm Drop suspended. No future violations within days suspended. 50 hours community
cious Activity (November 20) 305 Cherry St., Run next 2 years. service. No contact with victim, Op-
(November 15) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Away or Unruly dyke Park. No future violations within
Unit 75, Juveniles (November 20) 637 W. Elm St., Alarm Jordan, Trystan D. (Edgerton, Ohio). next 2 years.
(November 15) 665 E. Linfoot St., Ani- Drop FRA suspension. Fine: $250; Costs:
mal Call (November 21) 840 W. Elm St. Unit $90. WILLIAMS COUNTY SHERIFF
(November 15) W. Elm St.@N. Brunell 1302, 911 Hang Up Contact In Person (Nov.18) 2:50pm - Jennifer Culbert-
St., Junk/Abandoned Vehicle (November 21) 840 W. Elm St. Unit Kemarly, Alaina (Pioneer, Ohio). Ex- son, 26, of 542 North Liberty Street in
(November 15) 810 N. Shoop Ave., Ac- 1304, 911 Hang Up Contact In Person pired plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. West Unity was arrested on a Hillsdale
cident (Property Damage (November 21) 854 S. Shoop Ave., Dis- County 1st Circuit Court warrant for
(November 15) E. Airport Hwy.@ N. Ot- abled Vehicle McAfee, Patrick A. (West Unity, failing to return to Twin Counties Com-
tokee, Accident-Injury (November 21) 940 E. Oak St., Alarm Ohio). Safety disregard. Fine: $65; munity Probation Center. She was ar-
(November 15) 412 E. Chestnut St., Drop Costs: $85. rested, transported, and held at CCNO.
Juveniles (November 21) 485 E. Airport Hwy., She will be extradited back to Hillsdale
(November 15) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Larceny Oxender, Julie A. (West Unity, Ohio). County, Michigan.
Unit 75, Unruly Juveniles (November 21) 824 N. Shoop Ave., Ani- 43/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. (Nov. 18) 8:57pm- Shawn Triplett,
(November 15) 335 Barbara Dr., Inves- mal Call 39, of 13937 CR-K in Montpelier was
tigate Complaint (November 21) 219 S. Fulton St., Fu- Poole, Raymond J. (West Unity, arrested after deputies were called to
(November 16) 725 S. Shoop Ave., 911 neral Escort Ohio). Driving under suspension. Fine: the residence to investigate a domes-
Hang Up Contact In Person (November 21) E. Elm St.@Marshall $300; Costs: $90; Jail: 90 days with tic dispute. Mr. Triplett was arrested
(November 16) 230 Clinton St., St., Debris/Item In Roadway 87 days suspended. Operator’s license for menacing and was transported and
Threats/Harassment (November 21) 720 N. Shoop Ave., In- suspended September 1, 2017 to No- held at CCNO.
(November 16) 230 Clinton St., vestigate Complaint vember 30, 2017. No future violations
Threats/Harassment (November 21) 248 N. Fulton St., within next 2 years. FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC
(November 16) 249 Greco Dr., Neigh- Counterfeit Ames, Alice M. (Wauseon, Ohio).
borhood Trouble (November 21) 134 E. Chestnut St., Poole, Raymond J. (West Unity, Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $51.
(November 16) 124 N. Fulton St., In- Domestic Trouble Ohio). Driving under suspension; 2nd Baun, Tina D. (Delta, Ohio). 71/55
vestigate Complaint (November 21) 840 W. Elm St. Unit case. Fine: $250; Costs: $90; Jail: 30 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80.
(November 16) 230 Clinton St., Inves- 101, Larceny days with 30 days suspended. No fu- Bishop, Nicholas B. (Archbold,
tigate Complaint (November 21) 230 Clinton St., ture violations within next 2 years. Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs:
(November 16) 820 N. Fulton St., Larceny $80.
Criminal Mischief (November 21) 415 Cole St. Unit 15, Rodriguez, Isaiah D. (Bryan, Ohio). Brellahan, Kennedy L. (Wauseon,
(November 16) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Bank Fraud Illegal plates. Fine: $100; Costs: $40. Ohio). Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30;
Unwanted Person (November 21) 720 N. Shoop Ave., Ani- Costs: $51.
(November 16) 210 S. Fulton St., Hit- mal Call Vasquez Bamaca, Bernabe (Bryan, Buchele, Scott G. (Swanton, Ohio).
Skip (November 21) 104 W. Chestnut Ct., Ohio). OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $119; 67/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80.
(November 17) 250 E. Linfoot St. Unit Civil Matter Jail: 20 days with 17 days suspended. Burlew, Cheryl E. (Montpelier, Ohio).
1, Loud Noise (November 21) 485 E. Airport Hwy., Operator’s license suspended from 80/70 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80.
(November 17) 249 Greco Dr., Civil Larceny September 7, 2015 to March 5, 2016. Burroughs, Taylor (Lyons, Ohio).
Matter (November 21) 725 S. Shoop Ave., In- BMV to vacate ALS and fees. No future 76/55 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $80.
(November 17) 100-B Lawrence Ave., vestigate Complaint violations within next 2 years. Traffic Clymer, Colten S. (Wauseon, Ohio).
Mental (November 22) 840 Parkview, Alarm control light. Fine: $35; Costs: $40. 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $88.
(November 17) 725 S. Shoop Ave., Drop Cowgill, Cheryl D. (Morenci, Michi-
Larceny (November 22) 398 S. Shoop Ave., In- Williams, Devon J. (Edon, Ohio). gan). Failure to yield. Fine: $102;
(November 17) 840 W. Elm St. Unit vestigate complaint OVI. Fine: $650; Costs: $84; Jail: 20 Costs: $88.
1007, Investigate Complaint days with 17 days suspended. Opera- Damman, Chad S. (Napoleon, Ohio).
(November 17) 805 Cherry St., 911 WEST UNITY POLICE tor’s license suspended from November 65/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80.
Hang Up contact In Person (November 13) Parking Problem 18, 2017 to November 18, 2018. 1st Donnelly, Sara M. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(November 17) 437 Robert Dr., Animal (November 13) Lockout Timers Retreat within 90 days. BMV to 86/70 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80.
Call (November 13) Ordinance Violation (2) vacate ALS and fees. No future viola- Fryman, Marli (Archbold, Ohio). No
(November 17) 300-B Virginia Dr., (November 14) Ordinance Violation (2) tions within next 2 years. valid operator’s license. Fine: $150;
Suspicious Person (November 14) Agency Assist Costs: $88.
(November 17) 00 Leggett St., animal (November 14) Medical Emergency WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL Gardner, Luke W. (Swanton, Ohio).
Call (November 15) Telephone Harassment Adkins, Brian (Kunkle, Ohio). Pos- 59/40 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80.
(November 17) 230 Clinton St., Tele- (November 15) Disorderly Conduct session. Fine: $150; Costs: $79. Gibson, Kari J. (Delta, Ohio). 72/55
phone Harassment (November 16) Unsecure Premises Garman, Tyler (Hicksville, Ohio). speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80.
(November 17) 714 Fairway Dr. Unit (November 16) Parking Problem Domestic Violence. Fine: $300; Costs: Jarrell, Kalee M. (Swanton, Ohio).
311, Domestic Violence (November 16) Drug Complaint $370; Jail: 180 days with 180 days 72/50 speed. Fine: $77; Costs: $80.
(November 17) 129 Courthouse Plaza, (November 16) Agency Assist suspended. No future violations within Jelen Sager, Bethany J. (Wauseon,
Criminal Mischief (November 16) Medical Emergency next 5 years. No violent or threatening Ohio). Assured clear distance ahead.
(November 17) 491 E. Airport Hwy., (November 16) Improper Passing - contact with victim. Hands Down Do- Fine: $102; Costs: $88.
Civil Matter Warning mestic Violence Program. McCullough, Logen D. (Swanton,
(November 18) 259 Enterprise Ave., (November 17) Citizen Assist Garman, Tyler (Hicksville, Ohio). Ohio). Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30;
Threats/Harassment (November 17) Warrant Service Violation of temporary protection order. Costs: $40.
(November 18) 840 W. Elm St. Unit (November 17) Funeral Escort Fine: $300; Costs: $95; Jail: 180 days. Postlewait, Timothy (Delta, Ohio).
702, Mental (November 17) Speed/Warning Work release granted. No future viola- 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80.
(November 18) 625 N. Shoop Ave., De- (November 17) Speed/Citation tions within next 5 years. Ripke, McKayla P. (Archbold, Ohio).
bris In Roadway (November 18) Agency Assist (2) Huffman, Cody (Bryan, Ohio). Do- 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80.
(November 18) 230 Clinton St., (November 18) Suspicious Vehicle mestic violence. Fine: $300; Costs: Rivera, Yolanda (Napoleon, Ohio).
Narcotics (November 18) Equipment/Warning $365; Jail: 180 days with 174 days 75/55 speed. Fine: $100; Costs: $88.
(November 18) 485 E. Airport Hwy., (November 19) Animal Problem suspended. No future violations within Sexton, Joy R. (Archbold, Ohio).
Accident (Property Damage) (November 19) Noise Complaint next 5 years. No violent or threatening 70/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80.
(November 18) 1170 N. Shoop Ave. (November 19) Medical Emergency contact with victims. Hands Down Do- Shipman, Martha J. (Delta, Ohio).
Unit 39, Welfare Check mestic Violence Program. 35/25 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80.
(November 19) Hickory St.@Ottokee WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC Jordan, Trystan D. (Edgerton, Ohio). Silva, Adrian D. (Archbold, Ohio).
St., Fight Adkins, Brian K. Jr. (Kunkle, Ohio). Possession of fireworks. Fine: $200; 81/55 speed. Fine: $150; Costs: $88.
(November 19) 145 S. Fulton St., Hit- Violation of restriction. Fine: $500; Costs: $90. Possession. Fine: $150; Singer, Heather L. (Pioneer, Ohio).
Skip Costs: $132; Jail: 180 days with 170 Costs: $40. 85/70 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $80.
(November 19) 840 W. Elm St. Unit days suspended. Operator’s license Manlove, Jennifer N. (Fremont, In- Smith, Ruby (Liberty Center, Ohio).
diana). Obstructing official business. 36/25 speed. Fine: $102; Costs: $80.
Fine: $300; Costs: $165; Jail: 90 days Taylor, Martin L. (Wauseon, Ohio).
with 89 days suspended. No future vio- Improper backing. Fine: $102; Costs:
lations within next 3 years. $88.
Miller, Johnathon Q. (Bryan, Ohio).
Domestic violence. Fine: $250; Costs: CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
$305.25; Jail: 30 days with 30 days
suspended. No future violations within
next 2 years. No violent or threatening
contact with victim.
Pilarski, Josette M. (Bryan, Ohio).
File city tax (2013) – Bryan. Fine: $200
with $200 suspended; Costs: $114;

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Police Promotion & Hefty

POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS Legislative Agenda Tackled In
Wauseon City Council Meeting
Thrasher, Nathan E. (Napoleon, on November 16, 2017, in the Fulton
Ohio). 77/55 speed. Fine: $100; Costs: County Common Pleas Court.
$88.
Anthony McCauley, 71, previously
Turski, Joseph R. (Napoleon, Ohio). pleaded guilty to five counts of Pan-
69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80. dering Sexually Oriented Matter In-
volving a Minor. According to Fulton
Volkman, Kyle W. (Delta, Ohio). County Prosecutor Scott Haselman, on
80/55 speed. Fine: $102; Costs: $80. or about November 9, 2016 to May 11,
2017, Mr. McCauley knowingly solicit-
Wachtman, Daniel F. (Napoleon, ed, purchased, or received material that
Ohio). 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: showed a minor participating or engag-
$88. ing in sexual activity.

Yackee, Christine (Wauseon, Ohio). Judge Jeffrey Robinson sentenced
69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $80. Mr. McCauley to serve five years in pris-
on. The Court ordered that Mr. McCau-
Zeiter, Ceanna D. (Swanton, Ohio).
Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $43.

FULTON COUNTY CRIMINAL ley pay any fees, court-appointed coun-
Klingaman, Nicholas P. (Wauseon, sel fees, and all prosecution costs.
Ohio). Marijuana. Fine: $77; Costs:
$78.l Mr. McCauley was found to be a Tier
II sex offender, which requires address
registration and verification for 25 years
with in-person verification every 180
FULTON COUNTY days with the sheriff of all counties in PHOTO BY CORY JOHNSON, STAFF
PROSECUTOR NEWSLETTER which he resides.
A Swanton, Ohio man was sentenced PROMOTION ... Patrolman Will Rogers receives his sergeant’s badge from his wife,

Tera, after being sworn-in to his new office by Chief Keith Torbet at Monday’s
Fulton County Grand Jury Wauseon City Council meeting.
By: Cory Johnson Finance Director Jaime Giguere
Hands Down Ten Indictments THE VILLAGE REPORTER shared that the starting date of the
city’s new utility clerk, Ashley Franz,
Tommy Lee Hill, age 26, of Toledo, and marihuana. Patrolman Will Rogers, a 17 year was moved from November 27th to No-
OH, was indicted on one count of Fail- David W. Taylor, age 29, of Lyons, veteran with the Wauseon Police De- vember 21st. Franz replaces recently
ure to Appear on Personal Recognizance partment, was sworn in by Chief Keith appointed Clerk of Council Andrea
Bond. On or about September 13, 2017, OH, was Indicted on two counts of Im- Torbet after a promotion to sergeant Gerken.
she allegedly failed to appear for a pre- portuning. On or about April 20, 2017 to begin the November 20th Wauseon
trial conference in the Fulton County to August 24, 2017, he allegedly solic- City Council meeting. Rogers replaces In a large legislative agenda, council
Court of Common Pleas. ited by means of a telecommunications Sgt. Brian Courtney who left the de- unanimously approved the emergency
device a law enforcement officer posing partment in September. passage of resolutions authorizing the
Christopher A. Miller, age 26, of as a person who was older than age 13 mayor to:
Bowling Green, OH, was indicted on but younger than age 16 to engage in In committee reports, Councilor Rick
one count of Theft From a Person in sexual activity. Frey reported that, in a recent meet- ● Recognize November 25, 2017 as
a Protected Class and one count of ing, the Tree Commission discussed a Small Business Saturday and support-
Identity Fraud Against a Person in a Joseph R. Bensch, age 37, of Toledo, memorial tree promotion, tree damage ing awareness of it,
Protected Class. On or about August OH, was Indicted on two counts of Oper- between Oak and Elm Streets, and re-
24, 2017 and September 2, 2017, he ating a Vehicle While Intoxicated. On or placing damaged trees at Wauseon El- ● Advertise for bids, and enter into a
allegedly stole property from an elderly about November 12, 2017, he allegedly ementary School. contract with the lowest and best bid-
person and allegedly used the personal operated a motor vehicle while under der, for the repainting of the Wabash
identifying information of another with the influence of alcohol. Frey also reported that the commis- Park Water Storage, and
the intent to hold himself out to be the sion will be fertilizing all the young trees
other person. Erli Hernan Lainez, age 25, of Ham- in city parks with donated fertilizer and ● Enter into an agreement with Pub-
ilton, OH, was indicted on one count there were three committee members lic Entities Pool for casualty, liability,
Phillip T. Whiteside, J, age 35, of of Importuning and one count of At- and one public employee to attend the fire and property damage insurance.
Fayette, OH, was indicted on one count tempted Unlawful Sexual Conduct Northwest Ohio Urban Forestry Semi-
of Domestic Violence. On or about No- With a Minor. On or about November nar in Bluffton, OH. The commission Passed on first reading were resolu-
vember 4, 2017, he allegedly caused or 14, 2017, he allegedly solicited an- is also making plans to host the 2021 tions:
attempted to cause physical harm to a other who was older than age 13 but Tree City USA awards ceremony.
family or household member. less than age 16 to engage in sexual ● Authorizing the mayor enter into
conduct. In department head reports, Fire an agreement for indigent defense ser-
Robert A. Kroeger, age 38, of Wauseon, Chief Rick Sluder reminded council vices in county court with the Fulton
OH, was indicted on one count of Tam- Nicholas J. Spangler, age 20, of Del- that Thanksgiving presents the most County Commissioners,
pering With Records and one count of ta, OH, was Indicted on one count of Im- dangerous week for fires in homes. “We
Grand Theft. On or about February 22, properly Handling Firearms in a Motor want to make sure everyone practices ● Authorizing the mayor to enter
2015 to December 6, 2016, he allegedly Vehicle and one count of Carrying Con- their home cooking safety,” he said. He into a contract with Fulton County
stole property or services valued at more cealed Weapons. On or about November also reported that slips, trips, and falls for Bail Bondsman for Fulton County
than $7,500 but less than $150,000 11, 2017, he allegedly had a loaded fire- increase during the holiday season as Court, Western District, and
from a governmental entity. He also al- arm concealed in a motor vehicle. holiday decorations begin to appear.
legedly tampered with records belonging ● Adjusting the compensation plan’s
to a governmental entity. David A. Mason, Sr., age 53, of Sharing a few words of caution him- wage scale based on the Consumer
Wauseon, OH, was indicted on one self, Police Chief Keith Torbet urged Price Index.
Victoria E. Moore, age 24, of count of Having Weapons While Under for extra attention to the roads and
Clearfield, PA, was indicted on one count Disability. On or about August 9, 2017 throughout the city as college students Passed on second reading was a res-
of Aggravated Possession of Drugs and to November 10, 2017, he allegedly come home for the holidays and traf- olution authorizing the mayor to enter
one count of Possession of Marihuana. possessed a firearm when he was not fic increases at unusual hours during into a city-county dog service contract
On or about November 8, 2017, she al- relieved from disability after having sales. “Take the few extra minutes to with the Board of Commissioners of
legedly possessed Methamphetamine been previously convicted of a felony make sure you know where you’re go- Fulton County.
drug abuse offense. ing and look both ways.” he cautioned.
Approved legislation on third read-
INFORMATION PROVIDED Chief Torbet also shared that 42 ings included a pair of ordinances and
kids will be a part of the Christmas for resolution to proceed with a special
Northwest Ohio Law Enforcement Kids event the police will host with the assessment at 435 E. Linfoot St. for
Work Together To Save Lives fire department on December 16th. The an energy improvement project and a
event will include emergency personnel resolution authorizing the mayor to en-
NW OHIO - “Lights for Lives” was a November 22nd at 12:00PM, kicking off eating breakfast with, and then shop- ter into a client agreement with Target
successful operation that showed what the holiday driving season. ping for Christmas presents, with the Solutions Learning, LLC.
can be accomplished by law enforce- kids. About $2,500 of the $3,150 goal
ment working cooperatively in a multi- During the 60- hour period there has been met so far with $75 in spend- In new business, council also ap-
were no lives lost as the result of a traffic ing money to be allocated for each proved the schedule for 2018 city
child. council meetings. The next Wauseon
City Council meeting is scheduled for
December 4, 2017 at 5:00 pm in coun-
cil chambers.

Cory can be reached at
[email protected]

crash in the twelve county area. During
the 60 hour operation officers reported
stopping 2238 vehicles and issued 1038
agency, multi-jurisdictional effort. In
the spirit of cooperation the Ohio State

Edon Property Owners’ ConcernsHighway Patrol, Findlay District and
nearly 30 agencies in Northwest Ohio citations. 102 Safety Belt citations were
from the following counties: Williams, issued, while 34 impaired drivers were Hold Up Easements For Sewer
Fulton, Lucas, Defiance, Henry, Put- removed from Ohio’s roadways.
nam, Hancock, Van Wert, Allen, and On behalf of all law enforcement who
Hardin Counties participated. participated in “Lights for Lives”, we Line To New Fire Station
would like to remind motorists this holi-
“Lights for Lives” is a multi-agency,
multi-jurisdictional, cooperative en- day season to always buckle up, as it is
forcement campaign focused on officers the one thing most likely to save their By; James Pruitt tile at the park for the drainage issue
activating their overhead LIGHTS and life! Additionally, they must remember THE VILLAGE REPORTER will be completed by year’s end. The
2018 Appropriations will be ready for
stopping as many vehicles that have to plan ahead and never operate a ve- The installation of a sewer line to approval at the next council meeting.
committed traffic violations to save as hicle when impaired by drugs and/or
many LIVES as possible. It began on No- alcohol! the new fire station in Edon is on hold Council approved the third and fi-
vember 20th at 12:00AM and ran until while easements are being signed. The nal reading of Ordinance 10-17 repeal-
INFORMATION PROVIDED affected property owners are consult- ing sections of the code and putting in
place new charges and tap fees for cus-
Results Announced From ing with their legal counsel. Village Ad- tomers of the Water System.
ministrator Chad Ordway updated the
Latest Traffic Blitz By Village Council Nov. 20. The village is The council approved Ordinance
asking for the standard easement of 40 11-17 with an amendment by Lee Law-
feet temporary and 20 feet permanent. rence that any use of the sewer system
The property owners have had some less than 12,000 gallons, will be billed
concerns, and the village will know by one full unit. The ordinance repealed
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office week’s end their decision. The village is one section and added new user rates
looking at other alternatives to install for the sanitary sewer system.
the line.
The Park Board found items left over Council approved the first reading
Sheriff Roy E. Miller announces that Sheriff’s Office received from the Ohio from the Boy Scouts’ Haunted Forest of Ordinance 12-17 to update the re-
the Fulton County Sheriffs Office con- Department of Public Safety. event in the garage at Walz Park. The cent municipal tax code to line with
ducted a Traffic Enforcement Blitz that Scouts will be notified they have to re- House Bill 49.
ran from November 17th thru Novem- Sheriff Miller and his deputies are move the items.
ber 26th, designated Thanksgiving blitz. dedicated to protecting the citizens of Police Chief Szymczak has been
Deputies who worked this Blitz made Fulton County and the motorists who Advertisements for bids for an addi- working on FTO programs for the new
67 traffic stops and issued 21 cita- travel its highways. This grant allows tion to the street barn have gone out. part-time officers. They should be out
tions. The citations issued were for 20 extra patrol to enforce the traffic laws Sealed bids will be opened Dec. 8 and on their own soon. The Edon Chamber
speed violations and a seatbelt violation. that will increase the safety of motor- the winning bid will be announced of Commerce will be hosting Santa at
Deputies also issued 48 warnings dur- ists on the roadway in the areas that are the bank, Dec. 2-3. The next village
ing the Blitz. The Traffic Enforcement prone to a higher number of serious and Dec. 13 at the regular council meeting, council meeting is 7 p.m. Dec. 13.
fatal crashes. Ordway said.
In other items from his report, the James can be reached at
Blitzes are paid for from a grant that the INFORMATION PROVIDED [email protected]

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CONTINUED ON FROM THE FRONT PAGE Introducing The
Pulaski Garden Club
Pettisville School Foundation ...

We are the Pulaski Garden Club and we meet once
a month to share our common interest. We have mem-
bers from all over the area. We meet at the Pulaski
United Methodist Church the first Tuesday after the first
Monday of each month except January and February,
we take those months off. At our meetings we have a
business meeting - new & old, someone makes a flower
arrangement, a program can be presented by a mem-
ber or invite a guest speaker, plant identification, door
prize, and light refreshments, and all members partici-
pate in providing the information We are a member of
the OAGC, Ohio Association of Garden Club, affiliated
since 1945.
We met for our November meeting on the 7th, with
PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF 12 members and 1 guest present answering the roll
FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY ... The Pettisville Schools Foundation honored its Board of Trustees at the 30- call of “How did your garden grow this summer?” We
year anniversary celebration Nov. 14 at the high school gym. Twenty-six of the 32 trustees were able to at- heard great reports about straw bale gardening, raised
tend. Tom McWatters, John Poulson, Brent King, Chris Rychener and Rod Nofziger, Nona Liechty Rupp, Dan bed gardening, bumper crop at a church garden, and
Bruner, Dave Eicher, Kristen Rupp, Steve Graffice, Sandy Nofziger, J. R. Grieser, Kurt Weber, Joe Rychener, as well as “I know what I can improve next year” re-
Kurt Nofziger, Randy Beck, Mrs. Dawn Hauter and Mr. Marlin Klopfenstein,John King, Toni Dorosz, Tom Beck, ports. Lots of vegetable growers but we always sprinkle
Scott Rupp and Tim Huber. Not pictured, Dave Bernath, Kathy Leatherman, Myrl Sauder, Gary Frazier, Luana in some flowers to improve our day. During this past
Esterline and Becky Cordes. summer our club visited members gardens to appreciate
their love of planting and during next year’s summer we
will check our some more gardens. And we are always
support for events such as post prom, trips to theat- the new “Anniversary Plaque” will be displayed next to interested in a field trip.
rical presentations or the state capital. Since the be- the original “Charter Member Plaque” in the Atrium.
ginning, the foundation has funded and constructed This anniversary plaque will have three sections. The Club President Cam Miller opened our meeting with
nearly $3 million in school building projects. In May first section will include all who were charter members all reciting our club prayer. After the Treasurer’s re-
1992, the foundation launched a capital drive to build in 1986 and who are anniversary members in 2018. port and Secretary reading the minutes we got an up-
a gym and library. The need for a new gym was obvi- The second section will be for memorials purchased date from Joyce Mocherman the closing of the Williams
ous, as the original gym built in 1929 and expanded for those who were charter members but are no longer County Garden Club. Joyce is holding the money from
in 1950 was not regulation and seated only 750—and with us. The third will be for new members who join in that account and with Scott Carroll’s approval we will
that was packing them in. Scheduling practices for 2018 and hopefully beyond. contact the new Fair Board President and locate a place
nine basketball teams was a nightmare. Sauder said. on the Fair Grounds to plant our tree to commemorate
The foundation closed the event by recognizing the existence of our club’s 90 years by planting a memo-
The taxpayers had already approved 18 mills in those who have served in leadership positions in the rial tree.
four levies from. So by going through the foundation, foundation over the past 31 years. Three founding
the project was completed for much less than if the trustees who have since died were honored. The three– With the Williams County Garden Club’s demise some
school had done it. The Capital Drive saved the school who were all former teachers at Pettisville—included housekeeping with dues was set in place leaving annual
district more than $4.1 million—including interest— Valetta Werder, who served as a trustee for three dues at $11.00 unless the State changes their dues. And
when compared to a traditional public bond issue. The years. She funded the foundation’s first endowed from these discussions Cam Miller and Deanna Batter-
initial fundraising goal was met nine months after the scholarship, the Richard M. Werder Scholarship. son have volunteered to do some revisions of by-laws to
public announcement of the drive. More than $1.840 present to the club members for their approval.
million was pledged by 521 donors. The project was Golda Boyer served as a trustee for three years. She
dedicated in March 1995 and completely paid off 2 ½ endowed the Pettisville Teacher Association Scholar- Regina Partee did our arrangement for this meeting
ship. Ruth Wyse served as a trustee for six years. She and nailed it with the title of “Summer’s Gone” with a
years later. A typical school district project bond has left a portion of her estate to the Foundation. beautiful collection of decorative Sorghum, yellow Yar-
row, pink Status, orange/pink Gomphena, Hydrangea,
a 28-year payback. The foundation’s project was paid Trustees recognized included: Maple Oak leaves and Sedum.
off in less than three years. The foundation supported Tom McWatters, John Poulson, and Brent King.
Judy Shilling described our Plant I.D. on Montauck
the track project. All are first year trustees. Chris Rychener and Rod Daisy’s and it sounds like we should all have some in
The foundation’s second major project was the Nofziger each served two years. Rychener was a our gardens. It is part of the Chrysanthemum family
Atrium in 2012. Beck and Sauder then introduced founding trustee and the first president of the PSF. with Japanese origins. It was naturalized in New York
the foundation’s “Next 30” Campaign. The “Next 30” Nofziger was a founding trustee. Nona Liechty Rupp, and that is how it got it’s name. The flowers bloom 2-3
campaign is designed to double the endowment of the Dan Bruner, Dave Eicher, and Dave Bernath. All have inches across, and it buds in August/September so hav-
foundation from $130,000 to $260,000. The founda- served three years. Kristen Rupp and Steve Graffice. ing flowers in September, it is deer and rabbit resistant
tion believes if it can increase the funds in the endow- Both have served four years. Graffice was a founding and monarch butterflies love it. It has very large, thick
ment to that level, it can live mostly off of the interest trustee and Rupp is a current trustee. Sandy Nofziger, glossy leaves that remain all year long, and can grow up
generated to pay for scholarships and grants as well as J. R. Grieser, Kurt Weber, and Joe Rychener. All have to 3 ft., so allow space. It is perfect for a bulb garden so
consider giving more scholarship money to graduating served six years when the other are gone Montauck Daisy’s comes out it
seniors. Besides the murals, the foundation leading Kathy Leatherman, Myrl Sauder, and Gary Fra- covers the dead space from the bulbs. It has a mucky
a membership and fundraising drive. The goal is to zier. Sauder and Frazier were founding trustees Kurt smell so you may not want to bring it inside. After
double the $130,000 endowment fund and re-create Nofziger, who has served seven years, Luana Esterline blooming cut back to about 6 inches from the ground,
the 1986 charter member plaque, in which 671 indi- and Randy Beck who have served eight years. Ester- let it grow all winter, plant with compost or peat. But in
viduals and companies originally joined the PSF. line is a founding trustee and the first vice president the spring cut back to almost to the ground. It is easy
A three-year membership costs $30 per person and of the board. Beck is a current trustee and president to root and drought tolerant.
will cover the years 2018, 2019, and 2020. In 2018, of the board of trustees, Dawn Hauter and Marlin
Klopfenstein. Each have The members are getting ready for next year’s Fair
Pioneer Area Lions Club Remains served nine years. John Flower show, with a meeting planned for November
King, who has served 10 16th, to plan a program, bring ideas. Nine members
years and is a current went to our Fall Region I meeting at Wide Water Retreat
Active In The Community trustee. near Liberty Center and we are on the planning commit-
Toni Dorosz and Tom tee for the Spring meeting.

Beck, who have served Next month is our Christmas meeting on December
12 years. Scott Rupp 5th. We will be having a catered meal at the church, a
who has served 13 years, gift exchange with a contest of all decorating the pack-
Becky Cordes who has age they bring. The categories for the gifts are 1. Frosty
served 15 years, Tim Hu- the Snowman, 2. Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, and
ber who has served 18 3. Sand Clause is coming to Town. Hostesses for the
years. party are Kay Beck, Carol Goebel, Kathy Steffes, and
Recipients of 20-year Barb Deetz, fun for all.
awards: Carma Rupp of
Penrod and George. A JoAnn Beucler presented our grogram for the meet-
graduate of PHS, Carma ing titled “Dried Flowers”. This was the perfect program
for JoAnn as she had lots and lots of dried flowers and
brought them along with a coffee cup for each member,
a piece of foam to fit into the cups and enough dried
has donated accountant flowers for each member to make their own dried ar-
services to the foundation rangement, fun ensued. We could of had our own flow-
for the past 20 years and er show, thanks JoAnn, you did a great job. There was
completed all of the tax come cleanup involved, but all pitched in.
forms necessary for the Refreshments were served by Deanne Batterson and
foundation. Dan Sauder Barb Deetz, our door prize was won by Cam Miller. In-
has served as a trustee terested in joining us, call Secretary Connie Simmons,
for 20 years. He is cur- 419 636-3946 about coming or check us out on Face-
rently vice president of book “Pulaski Garden Club”.
the board of trustees. INFORMATION PROVIDED

Amy Welling Guest SpeakerNeil Rupp has served as

a trustee for 26 years and
is currently the secretary-
At Three Arts Club Meetingtreasurer for the board.

Dave Grieser has served
PHOTOS PROVIDED as a trustee for 28 years
and has served in leader- The November meeting of the Three Arts Club was
MEETING GUESTS ... Recent guests at the November 13th meeting of the Pioneer ship many of those years. held at the home of Emily Schlosser. Before the meet-
Area Lions. Club included (front row) Pittsford Mi Lions Norm Spahn and George He is currently a trustee. ing members took items to the food pantry at the West
Clark. Back row shows Pittsford Lions Ken Tilton (left) and Terry Bobzien (right). Thirty-year awards. Ac- Unity Methodist Church. Guest speaker was Amy Well-
Center is Lion Neil King visiting from North Ridgeville Oh. tually it is the 31-year ing. She has been a social worker for eighteen years
award as all three recipi- working with many different agencies. For the past
UPDATES ... Also, in attendance were District Governor Bill and Lion Ellie Niejedlik ents have donated their three years, she has been social worker at Hilltop
from Sylvania Sunrise Lions Club. Pioneer Lion Barry Brown is on right. DG Bill services for all 31 years Schools and is shared with North Central Schools.
updated us on current OH1 activities. of the foundation’s exis-
tence. She is a Care Coordinator and Case Manager. She
helps direct parents and students with problems or in
Dave Rupp, a 1966 need to the right resources. Much of it involves fam-
PHS grad, has provided ily education to help solve problems. Mrs. Welling also
accountant services from helps with the food pantry at Hilltop and helps distrib-
day one of the foundation. ute items to those in need. Her services are very much
Jan Stamm, a 1970 PHS appreciated.
grad, has provided legal
services from the initial The meeting was called to order. The secretary and
incorporation of the foun- treasurer’s reports were approved as read. In old busi-
dation to providing the ness: Raffle tickets for the decorated sleds will be sold
legal counsel for several at the boy’s basketball game on December 1, Omnibus
groundbreaking projects. Club Craft Show on December 2, and at another boy’s
Dr. Steve Switzer, who basketball game on December 9 at which time the win-
is not a PHS grad, has ners will be drawn.
served as executive direc-
tor for the foundation ac- For new business: It was discussed and voted to give
tually from before day one four gift cards from Chief to the food pantry at school.
as he initiated the foun- Favors will possibly be made for the Christmas party at
dation effort. the West Unity Senior Center. The meeting was then ad-
journed, and delicious refreshments were served by co-
James can be reached at hostesses Shirley Taylor and Candy Tressler. The Decem-
[email protected] ber meeting will be the Christmas party. Secret pals will
then be revealed.

INFORMATION PROVIDED

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Wauseon Christmas Parade Kicks-Off Holiday Season

PHOTOS BY BILL O'CONNELL, STAFF

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FREE AT WWW.THEVILLAGEREPORTER.COM

Fulton County Receives Three Bids
For Ditch Work In German Township

FULTON COUNTY SPORTSMEN’S CLUB IS PLEASED TO HOST By: James Pruitt
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
WOMEN & YOUTH TRAP SHOOTING
THURSDAY NIGHTS: 5:00 pm to ?? Designers and engineering firms who may want to be
1st Sunday of each month: 10:00 am to ??? considered for upcoming projects with the Department of
7700 County Road 14 • Wauseon, OH 43567 Public Utilities are asked to submit their qualifications.
The Fulton Board of County Commissioners approved
FREE Shells & Targets for Women & Youth under 17. a request from the department to receive Statement of
Shotguns are also provided Qualifications by 4 p.m. Dec. 22. The statements must be
sent to the Utilities office at 9306 County Road 14, Suite
** This trap event is made possible from a grant from the Ohio Division of Wildlife A Wauseon, OH 43567.
Check us out on facebook or visit our website:
www.fultoncosportsmenclub.org For more information visit the county’s website. Three
sealed bids were opened for work on Ditch 2129 in Ger-
man Township. The bids were as follows: Zenz Farms,
$12,706; Hibbard Excavating, $15,216.25 and Fen-
son Contracting, $14,160. The Engineer’s estimate is
$15,325.50.

Two sealed bids from one provider were received for
the 2018 contractual services for solid waste. Republic
Services bid $215 per pull for recyclables and $65 per
pull for disposables. The commissioners reviewed the Ful-
ton County Dog Warden reports. For Nov. 5-11, the war-
den collected 13 strays and redeemed 12 dogs. The office
collected $100 in redemption fees, $100 in boarding fees
and $160 in licenses. The warden issued 20 citations, de-
stroyed one dog and reported two dog bites.

For Oct. 29 through Nov. 4, the warden collected 17
strays and redeemed 12 dogs. The office collected no fees.
The warden issued 12 citations. Beth Friess has resigned
as superintendent of the Regional Child Abuse and Child
Neglect Prevention Council. Friess stated she was unable
to fulfill her duties as the new meeting schedule conflicted
with a longstanding commitment elsewhere.

James can be reached at
james@thevillagereporter

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West Unity’s 29th Annual House Walk & Craft Show

The West Unity Omnibus Club is mas Shoppe in West Unity. Home view-
presenting their 29th Annual Christmas ing begins at 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
House Walk and Craft Show, “Deck The
Halls!” on Saturday, December 2nd. The Kissell Building is filled with
many crafter booths. We’re sure you will
The Omnibus club is featuring four enjoy finding that special item for your
beautiful homes and an over 100 year Christmas giving this year! Shopping
old church that are festively decorated hours are 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at
for the Christmas season. For your holi- the Kissell Building and lunch is avail-
day viewing this year we have: Rich & able at 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Cindy Scribner, J.R. & Heather Jones,
Tim & Sheila Scherer, John & Andrea The West Unity Omnibus Club pro-
Myers and the Kunkle United Brethren motes many worthwhile community ser-
Church. We invite you to visit them and vices to their community. The proceeds
enjoy their Christmas decorations and from the House Walk and Craft Show are
hospitality. given back to the community into vari-
ous projects. The Club members would
The cost to view all these homes is like to extend a Welcome and Thank You
$6 and you can purchase your ticket at to the homeowners, craft booth exhibi-
the West Unity Kissell Building, locat- tors and You, the participants. Without
ed in the park, at 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 your interest and support, this venture
p.m. on day of event. Pre-sale tickets would not be possible.
are available at the Holly Jolly Christ-
INFORMATION PROVIDED

PHOTOS PROVIDED 400 EAST ANGOLA STREET-KUNKLE ... On June 29, 1891, several loads of brick
411 SOUTH LIBERTY STREET-WEST UNITY ... J.R. and Heather Jones purchased their were delivered on the grounds for the new Kunkle United Brethren Church in
home in March of 2017 from Tim and Sheila Scherer. Tim and Sheila built the house Kunkle, Ohio with Mr. Jacob Daso as the mason. Rev. and Mrs. William Hagaman
in 1993 and moved in when Heather was 10 years old. Heather grew up there and it both ministered for the new church with the dedication ceremony on Sunday, Feb-
is now the home for her family. J.R. and Heather’s house sits on nearly 3 acres with a ruary 1892. The sanctuary had a center row of pews with two side aisles of pews.
portion of that land located outside of the village limits. This is J.R. and Heather’s first The contractor, Mr. Gill, gifted the church with a pulpit, three globe lamps, and a
Christmas in their home and are enjoying decorating it for the first time. They have one canopy over the doors. Throughout the years, the church has undergone several
living pine tree in the living room, which is a tradition in their household. Along with renovations. The first change was the wood and coal stoves to a gas furnace put in
the living tree the house is decorated with six artificial trees. One of those being deco- the basement in 1917. Then gas lamps were changed to electric lights. In 1937, a
rated with an Ohio State Buckeye theme, as J.R. is an Ohio State fan! Heather and her balcony and classrooms were added and in 1954-55, new pews and pulpit furniture
children, Halle and Tessa made many of the decorations around the house. The girls were implemented along with a new basement with restrooms, new floors and car-
enjoy crafting and had a great time preparing for Christmas this year. Among some of pets, and new lights. Approximately 45 years ago, a baby grand piano was given to
the homemade decorations include a pinecone wreath, Santa bottles, wooden candle the church by a minister’s wife from Montpelier. In the 1960’s, the fellowship hall
holders and wooden holiday words. Heather also has a Christmas tree collection that is and kitchen was built to the west of the church and the restrooms were moved up
displayed throughout the house. Each year she adds a new small Christmas Tree statue to the main floor. Over the last couple years the church has replaced the windows
or ornament to the collection. The entire upstairs will be decorated and open for viewing in the fellowship hall and handicap bathrooms. New carpeting has also been added.
along with a portion of the partially finished basement. The Jones’ welcome you to their The Kunkle United Brethren Church celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1991.
home this year and hope you have a very Merry Christmas! Through many generations, this church has continued its heritage. The church
members have decorated with their own trees and personalizing with manger
scenes, villages, and angels. The church is also decorated by Sue Thompson and
her grandsons, Samuel and Benjamin, and friend, Connie Priser. Pastor Dan and
Deb Van Arsdalen are excited and looking forward to this year’s House Walk. They
extend a warm welcome and wish you a “Merry Christmas!”

112 WEST ANGOLA STREET-KUNKLE ... John & Andrea Myers purchased this
beautiful home in the spring of 2016. The land can be traced to the 1840s when
704 EAST JACKSON STREET-WEST UNITY ... Rich and Cindy Scribner have a unique Henry S. Kunkle bought the quarter section of land where Kunkle now sits. The
home. In 1881 the home, located at 704 East Jackson Street, was deeded to Jacob town of Kunkle was originally named “Kunklesville.” Henry and his wife, Matilda,
Bohner. He established the home as an Inn. In 1944 Emery Rupp purchased the farm had Kunkleville surveyed on December 8, 1875 and later platted several additions
from Charlie Hollington. Then Emery and Charlie swapped their farms. Over the years to the growing town. There was already a lot of commercial activity in the area
the home went through multiple owners. In 1957 Dale and Wanda Rupp purchased due to the Wabash railroad in 1880-1881. Kunkle became a booming town. In
the farm from Rosella Beaverson. The home was remodeled and the chimney was built the 1940s and 50s State Highway 246 went from Toledo through Kunkle to State
by an uncle and Dale. In 1998 the home was bought by Rich and Cindy Scribner. The Route 15. The home of John & Andrea Myers was built in 1924. The owner of the
brick chimney was replaced in 2011 with a stone chimney. The stones were collected land at that time was Lewis Wirtz, 1913-1943. This home has much of its original
from the Emery Rupp farm. The old house was torn down in 2016 and a new home was character. One of the best features is the stairway to the attic. The intricate wood-
constructed by Laymons Construction around the standing stone chimney. An original work is beautiful. All the woodwork in the home remains original and unpainted.
beam is incorporated around the fireplace. The flooring from the old house, which were Andrea has a unique Christmas Village, which is created with various pieces she’s
granary walls from the Emery Farm, was saved and used. You will be greeted with the collected. You will see a beautiful tree named “Grandma B”, which has antique or-
original front door from the old house. A beautiful sunroom overlooks the patio that is naments and angels. Another specialty tree has old wooden shaped toys shaped as
full of large rocks that held the original foundation. This home beholds an open floor an ornament. Andrea’s father, Ron Shipman has his train village set up for you to
plan with a rustic look. Pete’s Posey Patch assisted in the decorating. enjoy. The huge front porch is not only a great place to sit and enjoy the outside,

Bryan Looking To but also adds great beauty and character to the house. The Myers family would like
to “Thank You” for visiting and hope you enjoy the tour of their beautiful home.

Fill Council Vacancy

By; James Pruitt a clinic for primary healthcare and well- 104 LEE ANN LANE-WEST UNITY ... Tim and Sheila Scherer’s bungalow style home
THE VILLAGE REPORTER ness programs. By signing on with Ac- was built in 2016 by Tim himself. The home sits on a tract of land that was part of
tivate employees can get some screen- the Albert and Margaret Gehres farm. In the summer of 1987 they purchased 10
The Bryan City Council convened its ings for employment, CDL and general acres from the Gehres. Their home was the last of 12 houses built in this subdivi-
second meeting of the month Nov. 20 checkup with not out-of-pocket expens- sion. Tim was the builder of all but one of these. The exception is the home built
and took the following actions. es. In the past, the city would not pay next to theirs by his father Leroy (Donna) Scherer in 1997. The Scherers spent
until a $50,000 collective cap had been many years planning and re-drawing this home. The inspiration for their home
The city will advertise to replace Car- met. Employees will have three sites to came from the many bungalow style homes in the area, these include the former
rie Schlade on council seeking resumes choose from: Archbold, Bryan and Defi- home of Jim and Carol Durliat north of West Unity on 127, and 210 E. Jackson
by Dec. 26. Schlade won the election for ance. The city will review the impact on Street in West Unity where Sheila spent time there as a child and loved this style
mayor and leaves a two-year unfilled healthcare costs after three years. of home. Bessie had a few pieces of “candlewick” glass that Sheila remembers, es-
term. Resumes may be sent to Mayor pecially one particular candy dish! As you tour their home you will see Sheila now
Doug Johnson. Council member Tommy Morr liked has many pieces of “candlewick” in a collection of her own. There are many classic
the plan because it has the potential to bungalow style characteristics not only on the outside structure but also inside. In
The council approved Ordinance 47- save employees a lot of money for tests the downstairs there are 9-foot ceilings, several pocket doors, oak columns and an
2017 to transfer $750,000 from the 1 and visits. Council President Richard archway that separates the living room and kitchen. The home also includes some
percent income tax fund to the gener- Hupe said the preventative nature of the built-in cabinetry and a bench. As you walk upstairs take note of the “old” family
al fund for general spending purposes clinic makes sense for both the employ- photos from both Tim & Sheila’s families that line the stairway wall. Their grand-
through Nov. 30. ees and the city. children Halle, Tessa, Dane and Maci all enjoy playing in the upstairs living room
equipped with a toy closet. There are several Christmas trees decorated in the vin-
The council approved Ordinance 48- The council approved an ordinance tage style, including an original aluminum Pom Pom tree found this summer at an
2017for Annual Appropriations for the authorizing the clerk-treasurer to issue auction. Tim and Sheila have been gathering Christmas items from antique stores,
City of Bryan, for the Fiscal Year End- a change order for the 2017 Pavement garage sales, and auctions near and far and also their local Holly Jolly Christmas
ing December 31, 2017 and Declaring Marking Program. The council approved Shop. Tim and Sheila invite you to come and see their home decorated for the
an Emergency. The request is from the an ordinance to authorize the may- Christmas season with the help of many of their family and friends.
Board of Public Affairs for $1.5 mil- or to enter into contracts on behalf of
lion for the Ohio AMP payment and the Bryan Fire Department for mutual
$300,000 for substation breaker and aid or fire protection services for 2018,
relay improvement project. 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 to Center
Township.
An Ordinance 49-2017 Authorizing
and Directing the Mayor to Enter into The council approved an ordinance
a Contract with Active Healthcare, LLC. to authorize the mayor to enter into
For a Period of Three Years, Beginning contracts on behalf of the Bryan Fire
January 1, 2018, for Health and Welfare Department for mutual aid or fire pro-
Services, for Employer Health Insured tection services for 2018, to Jefferson
Covered Employees and dependents. Township.

The city has been working with Ac- James can be reached at
tivate Healthcare LLC to bring them [email protected]
into an organization. The city is using

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Archbold School Board Hears About Student Successes
tracts for Ashton Johns and Rachel Wiemken as clinician Eric West of Defiance High School, were
By: James Pruitt middle school cheerleading coaches for 2017-2018 Ariana Baumgartner, Aaron Campbell, Natalie
THE VILLAGE REPORTER at 50 per each of the remaining contract. Gentle, Abby Griffey, Zach Girdham, Ava Knapp,
Kate Krueger, Leah McQuade, Malik Qaimari, Zoey
Superintendent Aaron Rex and Treasurer Chris The board approved a one-year contract for Di- Ripke. Honor band participants, under the direction
Ziegler attended the Capital Conference in Colum- ane Keefer as a classified for 2017-2018, effective of Dr. Sarah Waters of Ohio Northern University,
bus along with two board members. They were able Oct. 19, 2017. The board approved a one-year con- were Abbie Short Nate Richer, Josiah Ruiz, Natalie
to sit in on multiple sessions where they heard in- tract for Ron Rice as a classified sub for 2017-2018. Seibert, Kayleigh Fry, Sammy Ruffer, Kaiden Keiser,
formation about a variety of topics. The board rescinded contract awarded to Kevin Kenny Walker, Isabella Francis, Isaac Reichert, An-
Bostelman as high school assistant wrestling Coach nika Delong, Meg Mello, Kayla Perry, Tori Johns and
“Whether it was building projects, communicat- for 2017-2018. The board approved a one-year Garrison Cobb.
ing with the public, upcoming legislation or others, supplemental contract for Kevin Bostelman as Jr
I think it was a worthwhile experience,” Rex stated Hi Wrestling Coach for 2017-2018. The board ap- Archbold High School Principal Royal Short re-
in his report to the full Board of Education. In oth- proved a one-year contract for Mason Babcock as a ported: The music department has had a busy fall
er news of note, Rex expressed gratitude for Bryan student worker for 2017-2018. The board approved season. The Choral Dinner Theater was a huge suc-
Miller and the middle school staff for putting togeth- a one-year supplemental contract for Grant Burk- cess. Students performed a variety of vocal pieces on
er the Veterans Day recognition. “Our students who holder as assistant high school wrestling coach for their own. They hosted the fall play, “Inn- Cognito”.
presented did an excellent job as well,” Rex said. 2017-2018. Twenty-five high school students were involved in
“There was a great turnout of veterans and I know the play as actors, stage crew and sound crew. They
they appreciate that program as we receive a lot of Elementary School Prinicipal Dorothy Lambert worked very hard preparing for this performance. At
positive comments. Most of all thank you to our reported: The end of Trimester 1 was Nov.10. Re- the conclusion of the Sunday matinee, Kent Van-
veterans.” port cards have been distributed. The school host- dock announced that the choir would be putting on
ed a dental clinic Nov. 14, through the Ohio Den- “The Wizard of Oz” for the spring musical.
Archbold Schools will have a two-hour delay Dec. tal Outreach program. Lori Yoder organized it and
7 for staff development. The staff has been asked the school had a great response, Lambert said. The Due to the success of the football team, the band
to complete a survey to see what their feedback was kindergarten students participated in their annual was able to perform two more halftime shows this
and how the administration can improve upon the Thanksgiving Feast Nov.17. The second annual sec- marching season. They were also able to perform a
last meeting. “We took this information and we are ond-grade Christmas musical will be 7 p.m. Dec.14 combined National Anthem with the Marion Pleas-
offering six options and also time for people to cre- in the High School Auditorium. This year’s produc- ant Band. They showcased all of their halftime mu-
ate or put into practice what they learn,” Rex said. tion is “Elflandia.” Courtney Froehlich and all the sic in the annual Sights and Sounds Band Concert.
The community’s support of two recent fundrais- second graders are working hard to be prepared to This year they performed in the auditorium to take
ers at local restaurants was a cause for celebration. put on a great show. advantage of the projector to show videos of march-
An event at DQ was well attended, but results have ing routines while performing live. The band had a
not been reported. A similar event at Marco’s raised Principal Matt Shields gave the Middle School weekend of marching and performing in downtown
$573. report: Veterans Day: Bryan Miller teamed up with Chicago.
the Ridgeville and Archbold American Legion Posts
The superintendent congratulated all the school’s to honor local veterans at the annual Veterans Students have been busy volunteering this fall.
fall sports teams and coaches. “It was an outstand- Day celebration. Fifty-three local veterans from all The FCCLA has helped set up Festival of Light dis-
ing season for our young people with multiple cham- branches of the military, ranging from two World plays, the Adriel Angel Tree, and they are helping at
pionships and state placers. We are proud of their War II vets to active duty military members were in Christmas Cheer. The Student Council ran the an-
hard work and accomplishments,” Rex said. attendance. Honorees had received many awards nual Red Cross Blood Drive last week. FCA hosted a
and citations, including the Purple Heart, Bronze fundraiser for hurricane victims.
Actions by the board are as follows: The board Star, and Presidential Citation. The program includ-
approved the following donations: An anonymous ed the presentation of colors by the VFW, singing of Curriculum Director Michele Bagrowski report-
donation of $200 for Street Banners designed by the National Anthem by McKenna Whitacre, reading ed: Individual teacher reports of Value Added Data
Archbold Middle School students; an anonymous of biographical essays of each of the veterans by the have been released. Staff members are digging into
donation of $1,880 for marching baritone; an anon- eighth graders, and was concluded by the playing this data to glean valuable pieces of information that
ymous donation of $600 for Class of 2017 student of “Taps” by members of the High School band. All may be used to enhance instruction. Value Added
yearbooks; $500 from proceeds of a McTeacher Night seventh and eighth graders attended the assembly. relies on data over time to show growth, rather than
for the elementary and middle school and $573 from Afterward, the eighth graders served a pancake and one test score. The goal is to show that students
Marco’s for the Athletic Department. The board ac- sausage breakfast that they had prepared for the are making at least a year’s worth of improvement.
cepted receipt of cash and Farmers and Merchants veterans. The main concern regarding Value Added is that we
Bancorp stock from the estate sale of Lucinda R. have used different formats of tests in the last few
Heckel, total value as of Oct. 24, $45,070.79. Two Middle School students receive The Pruden- years. It is hoped valid and valuable information is
tial Spirit of Community Award, a nationwide pro- found in the reports.
The board appointed Jay Budde to the Archbold gram that recognizes students for volunteer work
Community Library for a 7-year term beginning Jan. in their communities. This year Chaina Nafziger re- Three staff members have chosen to write and
1, 2018. The board approved a resolution in sup- ceived the Certificate of Achievement and has been submit Student Learning Objectives rather than
port of Ohio Senate Bill 216. The board approved a nominated for state recognition for her leadership choosing to use the shared attribution model. At
one-year contract for Jamie Zagarella as Elementa- in raising money to support teens in an orphanage this time, the Ohio Department of Education still al-
ry After-School Program Coordinator for the school in Haiti through Mission 318: Growing Hope Minis- lows the use of the district-wide Value Added grade
year. The board approved the following teachers for tries. Isaac Reichert received the Certificate of Merit for shared attribution. Those staff members choos-
one-year contracts for the Elementary After School for his commitment to the Archbold Furniture Min- ing to write their own SLOs will be given a rating
Program for the 2017-2018 school year: Mindy Gru- istry, Archbold Boy Scouts, and being a Junior His- based on how they are able to show growth over the
enhagen, Jeff Benecke, Kara Bacik, Miranda Wills, torian at Sauder Village. school year between their pre and post assessment.
Dustie Vocke, Amy DeLong, Jason Bacik and Shan- Staff members at the elementary are continuing to
non Schmucker. The board approved Jesse Fidler The football teams completed their seasons with update report card objectives to align to the stan-
as a volunteer girls’ basketball coach for 2017-2018. victories. With a win over Swanton, the eighth-grade dards and curriculum maps.
team finished with a 3-5 record. The seventh grad-
The board approved a one-year supplemental ers defeated Evergreen to finish 5-0-1. Nov. 14, the The Ohio Department of Education has made
contract for Greg Kuhlman as winter concessions fifth-grade classes took a field trip to Sauder Village. several updates to the curriculum and the district
manager for 2017-2018. The board approved a one- Students spent a half-day, sampling food from the has been working hard to meet those changes. This
year supplemental contract for Michael Short as mu- time period (jerky, parched corn, pumpkin, and corn process has been gradual over several years. Teach-
sical assistant for 2017-2018. The board rescinded bread) and rotated to three sessions, one on the “Na- ers have also been looking for ways that students
a one-year supplemental contract for Kent Vandock tives and Newcomers”, one on the earliest settlers, can become acclimated to the online testing situa-
as musical director for 2017-2018. The board ap- and one on lifestyles during a later time period. tions and to the technology currently available.
proved one-year supplemental contract divided be-
tween Kent Vandock, Adam Grisier and Caleb Wyse Honor Choir participants, under the direction of James can be reached at
as musical directors for the 2017-2018 school year. [email protected]
The board approved one-year supplemental con-

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Wednesday, November 29th, 2017 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 9

Wauseon BOE Hears Updates On Office Construction & Curriculum Revisions

PHOTO BY CORY JOHNSON, STAFF sive to watch them,” Young said of the choir. driving simulators for students.
Gifted testing has also been completed and every “For our age group of students, not everybody is
NEW BUILDING UPDATE ... Jerry Overmeier, the ar-
chitect for the approved Board of Education adminis- primary school family was signed up to attend par- driving, but a lot of our kids, if they’re not driving,
trative offices building, gives an update on the site and ent-teacher conferences, Young reported. Upcoming they’re getting into cars with kids who are driving-
construction planning of the project. events include a performance by the Bowling Green their age,” Leatherman said.
State University Treehouse Troupe and a “lock-in”
By: Cory Johnson from 6-8 pm on December 16th. At the elementary The board also heard a report from Curriculum Di-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER school, gifted testing has been completed with scores rector Michelle Leatherman regarding the state of the
The Wauseon Schools Board of Education ap- expected by December 18th, according to Principal gifted program in Wauseon Schools and how the dis-
proved a resolution authorizing formal construction Theresa Vietmeier. trict is meeting extensive requirement revisions from
to begin on the planned administrative offices build- the Ohio Department of Education regarding how
ing in their November 20th meeting. Vietmeier also told the board that a recent emer- gifted students are served after being identified. “[The
In presenting the drawings and specifications of gency planning and safety drill session with Wauseon revisions] give us some more flexibility as to how we
the building, Jerry Overmier, the project’s architect Police Chief Keith Torbet and Fulton County Emer- can address our gifted population,” Leatherman said.
with Beilharz Architects, Inc. of Defiance, OH, told the gency Management Agency Director Kelvin Freeman
board that bids for general construction of the $1.374 prompted valuable conversation and questions re- Gifted students are identified through various sup-
million building will be due on December 22, but as- garding the district’s procedure in the case of a bomb plemental testing in second and fifth grades. The dis-
sured the board that he will work to receive competi- threat. trict identifies students in the areas of superior cogni-
tive offers even in the midst of the holiday season. tion, reading, math, and creative thinking ability. A
“We get an update daily as to who has [bids] and Each classroom is equipped with brief explana- handful of current students are identified in science
we also contact five or six local firms directly to let tions and reminders regarding actions that need to be and social studies although the district does not cur-
them know that the plans are available and see what taken in various situations along with a smartphone rently test for these areas as they do not provide re-
they can do to get [bids] in. So we try to keep a good app used for a similar purpose. “It does a nice job of sources to serve these students.
handle on who has them in,” Overmier said. giving an overview of every type of emergency … It’s
A statement released by Superintendent Larry just one of those things you have to practice doing,” To meet the new operating standards, all math and
Brown said the facility will closely match the design Vietmeier said. language arts teachers in the district working with
used in the joint elementary-middle school building third through twelfth grade students are undergoing
opened in 2010 with Ohio School Facility Commis- Middle school student council members will be vol- 30 hours of “high-quality professional development”
sion support. The electrical supply for the board of- unteering with Fulton County Christmas Cheer while in the area of gifted education for this school year and
fice will be supplied from the elementary school with eighth graders will be visiting Four County Career will do the same for the 2018-19 school year through
resources built in when the school was first erected. Center in upcoming weeks, Principal Joe Friess told online training and instructional classes at district
“Two of the primary goals of the Wauseon Exempt- the board. Professional Development in-service days. Teachers
ed Village Schools (WEVS) Board of Education were have done a great job so far at complying with the
to provide a modest office space that the community Friess also described the recent Veteran’s Day as- training, Leatherman told the board.
would be proud to support and build a facility in such sembly as “inspirational”. Included in the program
a manner as to meet the WEVS Board of Education was the Bowling Green State University ROTC rifle The district is also mailing written education plans
office needs for at least the next 50 years,” Brown drill team who presented drills for the audience at the to the parents of every gifted student to inform them
wrote. high school and in a joint assembly for the elementary of the changes and how their children will be served
The building will be located on the south side of and middle schools. “We had two buildings packed in- in the classroom. Although parents have a right to
East Oak Street- an access road leading to the ele- side the gym and their behavior was absolutely won- refuse gifted services, Leatherman said that most par-
mentary and middle schools. Construction will begin derful. No talking or anything. They were really pay- ents have been receptive to changes.
in 2018 with anticipated completion by the 2018- ing attention,” Friess said of the students.
2019 school year. “It’s just about challenging [students] and enrich-
In other new business, the board accepted dona- A handful of students also performed with the All- ing them in ways they can do that within a classroom
tions totaling $1,000 from VFW Post 7424 to pay off County Honors Band and National Junior Honor So- and not feel like they’re just being given extra work.
overdrawn student lunch accounts and $845 from ciety members served senior citizen center patrons at It’s just about looking at where they are and saying
the Wauseon Athletic Boosters for a display board in the St. Casper Life Center recently. they can go here instead, and doing it in ways that
the high school natatorium. can fit in a regular classroom setting,” she said.
Also approved were $21,736.01 in modifications Principal Keith Leatherman told the board that the
and supplemental modifications to the Fiscal Year production of The Craving by the High School The- Services provided by an educational service center
2018 Permanent Appropriations, $18,736.01 in mod- ater Department was enjoyed by the community and gifted coordinator were cut in 2013 to save the district
ifications and supplemental modifications to the Fis- school during an in-school performance offered to the $13,000 annually. Since then, the role was filled by
cal Year 2018 Certificate of Estimated Resources, and students and three weekend shows. Also at the high Superintendent Brown until Leatherman voluntarily
$3,075 to MKR Services, Inc. for their “Save a Life school, juniors and seniors who have not earned the took over the duties in her new role last year. Before
Tour”. minimum number of points on state tests to graduate adjourning, the board entered into executive session
Board members also accepted the resignations of will be retesting the week of December 4th. Interven- to discuss the employment of personnel with no ac-
Deborah Nafziger as a third grade teacher and Carol tion sessions will be offered prior to the testing date to tion taken.
Wilson as a first grade teacher, both for retirement help prepare students.
purposes. Additional unpaid parental leave for Janu- The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday,
ary 4, 2018 through the end of the school year for An- Leatherman also informed the board that the Save December 11, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at Wauseon High
drea Stevens was also approved, as was Mike Webster a Life Tour, a driving safety awareness program, School.
as a junior high track coach. would visit the high school on November 21st. The
An overnight trip for the Wauseon High School FFA program featured distracted driving and impaired Cory can be reached at
to travel to Dublin, OH for the 212/360 Leadership [email protected]
Conference from January 13, 2018 through January
14, 2018 also passed as presented. Archbold Promotes Wixom
In building reports, Principal Blake Young told To Be New Police Chief
the board that primary school students were recent-
ly entertained by a fire By; James Pruitt The village’s Police and Fire Committee met at 6
safety-oriented magician THE VILLAGE REPORTER a.m. Nov. 11 to discuss the succession issue and got
sponsored by the National a history lesson of what had occurred previously.
Fire Safety Council and a If Archbold is going to continue to seek border The review was shocking to Mayor Jeffrey Fryman
patriotic magic and pup- conformity it will be a decision by the new council and convinced him the path chosen was the correct
pet show by Dr. Kenneth of 2018. The Village Council unanimously approved idea. “We felt this was something we had to do,” Fry-
Ladd in honor of Veteran’s an ordinance to rescind its application for border man said.
Day. Young also reported conformity at its Nov. 20 meeting. The decision was
that the school’s bolstered made to allow the new council members to decide on Village officials thanked Ross for his service
interest in the Christmas the matter when their terms begin in January. and for extending his tour of duty. “We went from
Choir has allowed them to a very vulnerable position to a position of strength
add a performance at the Voters re-elected Vaughn Bentz and elected new- very quickly,” Morton said. Ross was humble in re-
Heartland nursing home comers Bradley Short and Drew Ginn to council Nov. sponse. “It was my honor,” he said.
in addition to Fulton Man- 7 from a five-candidate field. “This will give new lead-
or. Half of the 87 member ership a chance to come to the table,” Council Presi- Leininger is a 19-year veteran of the Fulton Coun-
ensemble will perform at dent Kevin Morton said. ty Sheriff’s Department. The village wanted to con-
each event, along with the tinue choosing leadership from an outside agency,
full group at the primary In other news, the council approved the hiring according to minutes of the Nov. 11 meeting. Ross
school’s December 2nd of Eric Leininger as senior patrolman. He will be and Wixom vetted Leininger and the hiring will pass
craft show. trained to become the second –in-command of the muster with the law as its rationale will not violate
“If you’ve never had a department under new police chief Leo Wixom, who discrimination rules. The rationale is the hiring is
chance to actually watch was promoted to his new position in the same meet- meant to continue the village’s efforts to rebuild
those kids sing, it is actu- ing. Wixom will become chief at 2 p.m. Dec. 22 when leadership and management in the department.
ally something fun to see current chief Thom Ross‘s shift ends and he officially
… They don’t just sing retires. The village also released its schedule of meetings
regular Christmas carols; for 2018. Council will continue to meet at 7 p.m.,
it’s actually learning new Wixom has been assistant chief since Ross was the first and third Monday of the month except for
music. It’s really impres- made chief in December 2016. The village wanted to September and October when it will meet the second
have a smooth transition of command and one with and fourth Mondays. The council may also meet the
continuity from the previous administration. Ross second and fourth Mondays in April and July due to
was due to retire, but stayed on to give Wixom time holidays.
to learn the duties and responsibilities of police chief
before stepping down. James can be reached at
[email protected]

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10 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, November 29th, 2017

Bryan School Board Swanton Mayor Proclaims
Honors Students & Athletes November 25th As Small Business Day

By: James Pruitt thorough Aug. 31, 2021. By: Bill O’ Connell PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER The board accepted the following do- THE VILLAGE REPORTER
SMALL BUSINESS DAY ... Bill O’Connell, member of
Several dozen students were recog- nations: $1,825 from the Class of 1967 In conjunction with the Swanton Chamber of Commerce Board of Direc-
nized by the Bryan City Schools Board for the purchase of a podium, buddy the Swanton Chamber tors, accepts the proclamation from Mayor Ann Roth.
of Education at its Nov. 20 meeting. bench, and a tree; $1,000 from the of Commerce, the Tole-
Honor roll students can be found in the Bryan Elementary PTO for PBI; $300 do Regional Chamber of 18th and 19th of 2018 for time in August, to obtain
related article and student athletes rec- from Bryan Academic Boosters to BE for Commerce and the Unit- the next event. The re- a variance from the Vil-
ognized by the board were printed in the STEM Buckets; $2,515.63 from Bryan ed States Small Business quest was approved 6-0. lage on the issue and has
sports section of the November 22 edi- Elementary PTO for Mascot and STEM Administration’s (USSBA) since been cited by the
tion. Also honored by the board were: literacy packs; $4,239.49 from Bryan designation of November A third and final read- Village, the Lucas County
Youth Basketball to the Athletic De- 25, 2017 as Small Busi- ing of a resolution con- Health Department, and
Youth Ambassadors(HOBY)- Erika partment Board; $2,500 from Vernon ness Day, Mayor Ann cerning dog warden ser- the Wood County Inspec-
Grime, Conor Arthur, Alternate-Madi- Nagel, Inc. to the Athletic Department; Roth issued a proclama- vices contract with Fulton tors Office for the viola-
son Johnson, Students of Action- Self- $1,063.09 from Bryan Youth Basketball tion during the November County Commissions was tion.
Control: Zachary Nobis, Carolyn Ry- to the Athletic Department; $3,085 from 13th Council meeting rec- approved. A third and
chener, Wade Allport, Garett McAfee, George Azar and Mary Ade Isaac Fund ognizing this designation final reading of two ordi- Following a meeting
Broston Bernath, Blake Grube, Lily through Bryan Area Foundation. in the Village of Swanton. nances concerning pros- with Village officials, Mr.
Schlade, Hayley Wheeler, Callie Azzarel- ecutorial services and so- Wietrzykowski requested
lo, Austin Koch, Emma Shininger, Park- Superintendent Diana Savage up- According to the U.S. licitor services were also an extension to submit
er Vollmer, Avery Brown, Ella Johnson, dated the board on construction punch Census Bureau there approved. plans to replace the trail-
Jase Kepler, Makenly Ward. list items at the PK-5 building as well as are more than 12,800 ers with a permanent
the asbestos abatement and demolition businesses in this region Village Administrator, storage structure. He
Bryan Elementary: at the Portland Street building. Savage with fewer than 100 em- Rosanna Hoelzle, report- was given two weeks with
Character Trait Student Commen- also reviewed the 2018-2019 School ployees, comprising ap- ed that the Village was the final date of November
dations – Self-Control - Tatum Queen, Calendar. A public meeting to review proximately 96.7% of all unsuccessful in receiv- 26th to submit his plans.
Haley Strine, Aiden Watkins, Keegan and adopt this calendar will take place regional businesses. Na- ing a $16,000 grant from “The restaurant can stay
Dempsey, Charlotte Johnston, Liliana in December. tional small businesses the Ohio Department of open,” stated Ms. Hoelzle
Clair, Hayden Warner, Logan Cozart, have accounted for more Natural Resources for in clarifying. “This has
Gemma Montalvo, Trinity Sampson, The board approved the following than 60% of net new jobs improvements for the never been anything to do
Amaryah Sizemore, Violet Williams, Ga- recommendations: A High School Di- over the past 24 years Memorial Park Pavilion. with his actual building.
briella Alcantar, Briceson King, Aubrey ploma for the following individual who according to the USSBA. A Community Develop- It has always been with
Kunsman, Brielle Martin, Lila Brock, has met all requirements for Bryan City The proclamation encour- ment Block Grant in those two storage units.”
Camden Reasoner, Brayden Wolfrum, Schools and the State of Ohio to Dennis ages all residents to sup- the amount of $18,000 The Village has drafted an
Logan Vaccaro, Anna Slagle, Ava Al- McClary, diploma date Nov. 20, 2017 . port the local small busi- is guaranteed and the injunction against the use
taffer, Cooper Vollmer, Jasmine Chap- Approval of MOUs with the Bryan Ed- nesses on this day and agreement for that grant of the trailers but it has
man, Abigail Fee, Erik Dalrymple, Zoi ucation Association and with the Ohio throughout the year as is forthcoming. not been submitted to the
Carlin, Jake Arnold, Trinity Cook, Au- Association of Public School Employees: well. The mayor also read court as of this writing.
rora Ward, Alexa Sims, Zariah Williams, a proclamation congratu- Ms. Hoelzle also re-
Jada Batt, Shawn Lafferty, Avery Stock- Approval of Mutual Aid Agreement for lating the Swanton Ro- ported that the ordi- The next meeting will
man, Sam Huntington, Mollie Figgins, Temporary Shelter with Genesis Health- tary on their 55th anni- nance violation regard- take place on November
Alexis Hess, Ana Pool, Riley Duran, Kori care. Approval of YMCA Agreement for versary that was officially ing the two trailers on 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in
Pinkerton, Preston Williams, Kaylee 2017-2018 Swim. celebrated on November the grounds of the Mail the Village Offices Build-
Dempsey, Keller Owen, Angel Brown, 14th. Pouch Saloon has not ing.
Breanna Winzeler, Zachary Schafer, Ava The board approved the following been resolved. The owner
Lucas, Abbey Grymonprez, Owen Sines, personnel recommendations: Resigna- In other news, the of the Mail Pouch, Mr. Ja- Bill can be reached at
Anthony Kinzer, Dawson Stratton, Iza- tion of Isaac Martin, cafeteria worker Airport Highway Storm mie Wietrzykowski, failed [email protected]
bella Blosser, Joshua Sampson, Me- and bus driver, effective Nov. 17, 2017. Sewer Project is back on three times, the final
gan Krueger, Caylin Brenneman, Kinlee Hire Classified Personnel: Mary Myers after a delay caused by
Blankenship, Arianna Torres, Miley Ma- Bryan Elementary 1:1 Aide, 4 hrs per a dramatic increase in
son, Elijah Cummins, Nicholas Shutts, day/4 days per week, 0 years of experi- pipe material prices due
Jozlynn McKeen, Tayler Fulk, Maggie ence, effective October 26, 2017 Karrie to the demand created
Coleman, Aya Bazzi, Makenzie Wolfrum, LaLonde Bryan Elementary Preschool by damages during the
Polly Sleesman, Caitlyn DeWitt, Batoul Classroom Aide, 4 hrs per day/4 days recent hurricane season.
Bazzi, Casey Xie, Hannah Warner, Iza- per week, 0 years of experience, effective Bryan Excavating, who
bella Bannister, Jacob Adams, Ava Oct. 31, 2017. Transfer Classified Per- has been contracted to
Lambert, Evie Frank, Park Colbert, Ma- sonnel: Teresa Keller Bryan Elementary do the work, has agreed
daline McVay Physical Education Gold 1:1 Aide, 6.5 hrs per day, effective Oct. to proceed using a differ-
Slip Winners – Gabby Malanga, Braelyn 16, 2017 Lauren Ruelas Bryan Elemen- ent pipe material which
Brackenbury and Ethan Longoria. tary Preschool Classroom Aide, 2.5 hrs is readily available. The
In other news: Monday, 4.75hrs Tuesday-Friday, effec- project has a tentative
Four County Career Center School tive Nov. 6, 2017. start date of December
Board Report Trustee Keeler reported: 4th with completion be-
• Eighth grade tours of FCCS have Non-renew fall supplemental of non- fore the end of this year.
begun. This is a great opportunity for certificated staff at end of contract du- All businesses and Swan-
eighth graders to see what FCCS has to ties: Carrie Deckrosh – MS Volleyball ton Local Schools will be
offer and prepare them for future deci- Coach Megan Denoi – Head Girls Soccer notified when work is set
sions regarding HS. Coach Joe Garza – MS Football Coach to begin. Alan Robasser,
• Sophomore visits will take place on Justin Garza – MS Football Coach Tom representing the Swanton
Dec. 7 and 8. Goodrich – Asst HS Football Coach Dick Corn Festival Committee,
• December will be “Lots of Testing Kuszmaul – Asst HS Football Coach asked the Council to ap-
Month”. Mark Miller – MS Football Coach John prove the dates of August
• Alex Rinck of Bryan has been named Minor – Asst HS Football Coach Shane
Four County Student of the Month. Pitts – Asst Boys Soccer Coach Lar- Wauseon Seniors See What
Treasurer’s Report: ry Snavely – Asst Boys Soccer Coach Distracted Driving Feels Like
The Treasurer presented the finan- Heather Teegarden – Asst Fall Play Di-
cial report for the month of October rector Aarika Alabata- MS Volleyball By: James Pruitt PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
with the Farmers and Merchants State Coach Kraig Bostelman- JH Football THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Bank balance of $6,539,834.12; out- Coach Substitutes: Teacher – Paul Stoll FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE ... Students try their hand
standing checks and adjustments of Classified –Taryn Walz, Mary Myers, It’s one thing to hear at a distracted driving simulator at an assembly at
$37,663.85; Star Ohio $3,274,591.13; Peggy Musser, Gary Wildman about the consequences Wauseon High School, Nov. 21.
State Bank $6,173,824.12; Morgan of texting and driving or
Stanley $6,081,102.22; Petty Cash: Legislative Update: Savage reported drunken driving, it’s quite
Rob Rosswurm $500, and Eric Ruffer on SB216 and her visit to the legislature another to see graphic
$4,000, and Change Funds $2,900. To- to testify in front of the Senate Educa- images or a simulation.
tal Treasurer’s balance $22,039,087.74. tion Committee in support of this bill.
Patrick King spoke to the board re- She asked the board to consider passing High School students
garding the refinancing of a portion of a resolution sometime in the near fu- in Wauseon got to experi-
the district’s bonds. The district is esti- ture in support of this legislation which ence the sensation and ef-
mated to save approximately $650,000 would address issues with teacher li- fects of distracted driving
in future debt service payments. The censure, state testing, truancy, college during an assembly Nov.
board approved a lease renewal with credit plus, and teacher evaluations. 21. The assembly was
Fountain City Christian on a 3-year put on by the Internation-
lease for the period of Sept. 1, 2018 Upcoming Meeting Dates: Board of al Save a Life Tour out of
Education Regular Meeting – 7 PM, De- Grand Rapids, Mich.
cember 18, 2017 at 6-12 Building Com-
mons. The event’s purpose
was to graphically show
James can be reached at high school kids the con-
[email protected] sequences of distracted
driving, whether from tex-
Hilltop’s Americanism Test ting or drinking. The pre- true-life story of a young The program has been
Winners Recently Announced sentation featured two gi- man who’s decision to effective as CJ Rich ex-
ant screens, a texting and text and drive led to the plained it. The tour has
PHOTO PROVIDED driving simulator and a death of two men in an visited some schools
drinking and driving sim- oncoming vehicle and the more than once and stu-
TEST WINNERS ... This year’s winners from Hilltop are: Seated are Seniors: Au- ulator from which the se- permanent injury of an- dents, who had seen the
brey Wyse and Ben Routhier. Standing from left are Juniors: Zoi Bauer and Nash niors would get a chance other man of a third car. tour stop as freshmen,
Kuney; West Unity American Legion Auxiliary: Sharon Marvin and Vickie Nofziger; to use. The story unfolds on how have come up to him as
Sophomores: Ben Wieland and Jazmyne Roloff. much an adult woman juniors to talk about how
The speaker was Clay misses her father, the much they remembered
Martin and his talk cen- guilt the texter experi- the tour.
tered on the results of enced, and the pain of the
texting or drinking while third person. Lukas Dominque, a
driving. He showed a vid- 17-year-old senior, said
eo that showed graphic Eventually, the wom- the drunken driving sim-
scenes of people getting an forgives the man and ulator was a challenge
run over or crashed into they form a friendship. and he had to try real
by distracted drivers. The assembly closed with hard to get used to steer-
The video was powerful the underclassmen leav- ing it. “It was something I
and the students sat in ing and the remaining had never experiences be-
stunned silence as im- seniors driving the simu- fore,” Lukas said. Fellow
ages of collisions between lators. The drunken driv- senior Taylor Caudill, 17,
cars and semi-tractor- ing simulator used delay said the texting simula-
trailers, pedestrians and reaction to commands to tor was “super sensitive,”
more played out on the simulate the experience and was difficult to keep
screens. of being under the influ- her eyes and vehicle on
ence. Boys and girls took the road while texting.
Another video told the turns at the wheel, while
their classmates laughed James can be reached at
and teased them. [email protected]

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A Look Beyond The Glass At Delta’s NatureFresh Farms

On Wednesday, November 15th & Thursday, No- understanding of greenhouse growing techniques Farms prides itself on exceptional flavor & quality.
vember 16th NatureFresh(TM) Farms opened their such as the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system Family owned NatureFresh (TM) Farms ships Non-
doors to the community for their first ever Open House. & the growing medium. GMO greenhouse grown produce year-round to key re-
tailers throughout North America. INFORMATION PROVIDED
“The Ohio community has been extremely sup- The company operates on a mantra that was coined
portive throughout the entire build and we have con- by Peter Quiring “We
tinuously received many inquiries from our neighbors don’t just grow produce,
wanting a chance to take a look behind the glass” ex- we grow people”. In that
plained John Ketler, General Manager. “Education is spirit, NatureFresh(TM)
a key component of who we are and we wanted to en- partnered with JJ Safe
sure that our neighbors had a chance to see exactly House and Open Doors
how we grow; from seedling to harvest.” Delta to raise awareness
and funds for the local
The response to the NatureFresh(TM) Open House charities. With produce
was both stunning and humbling. Within days of the being sold for $2 an item,
registration going live, there was more interest than approximately $2000 was
hours available in the day as well over 1000 people raised in addition to over
registered to tour the facility. The team had originally 3000 lbs of produce being
planned on the event lasting one day, however, had to donated to the charities to
extend the tour to two days in order to accommodate help support local families
all those interested. having a healthier and
happier Thanksgiving.
“For us, it’s more than just existing in Delta. We
want to be an active partner in the community. It is “The feedback we re-
important for us to show our neighbors how we grow ceived after the event
and provide total transparency,” commented Peter was phenomenal,” said
Quiring, President and CEO. “We had school groups, Ketler. “The community
senior homes, care facilities, farming clubs, and many was amazed by every-
families come out. It was great to be able to show ev- thing from the scope and
eryone exactly where the produce they have sitting on technology incorporat-
their kitchen table comes from”. With interactive ses- ed in the facility to the
sions the team was able to give individuals a firsthand flavor of the tomatoes.
Overall, we couldn’t have
asked for a better event.”
To learn more about
NatureFresh(TM) Farms,
visit naturefresh.ca.
About NatureFresh

Farms (TM):
NatureFresh(TM)
Farms has grown to be-
come one of the largest
independent, vertically in-
tegrated greenhouse veg-
etable growers in North
America. Growing in
Leamington, ON and Del-
ta, OH, NatureFresh(TM)

Public Statement Read At
Millcreek-West Unity Board Of Education Meeting

By: Melissa R. Ewers levy in March 2004, and subsequent Bryan Announces
THE VILLAGE REPORTER renewals, to provide much needed fund- First Quarter Honor Roll
ing in the face of shortfalls from the
The Millcreek-West Unity Board of State and changes to our local econo- Bryan Middle School Thibaut Woolace, Crystal Xie.
Education met on November 20, 2017 my. Staff at Hilltop voluntarily accepted All A Honor Roll Grade 8 – Emer- Grade 10 – Preston Ankney, Trais
at 6pm for a regular session. Teachers a pay freeze, from 2010/11-2013/14, to son Alyanakian, Aiden Andrews, Ad-
were present in the audience and after help control costs. dison Arnold, Emilee Bassett, Anthony Baughman, Angelina Bowman, Sar-
a few minutes of laptop technically dif- Brown, Conor Brown, Katherine Davis, ah Brightman, Brooks Brown, Riley
ficulty, the meeting started. As our State funding improved, the Lily Dixon, James Fortner, Makenna Burdge, Logan Clemens, Ethan Cox,
Board has replaced curriculum ma- Fry, Blake Grube, Nicholas Herold, Katelyn Darrow, Sydney Davis, Kerrigan
The board recognized guest Amanda terials that were severely out of date, Nathanael Hess, Bella Jackson, Craig Dick, Alison Dubois, Jeremy Durdel,
Nofziger (JH Language Arts teacher) and updated transportation vehicles, and Jackson, Matthew Johnson, Katrina Madison Foth, Hannah Goodrich, Erika
Jennifer Yoh (HS English/Language added technology. Last year at an open Kellogg, Nolan Kuhn, Michael Ledyard, Grime, Megan Grimm, Case Hartmann,
Arts teacher) and welcomed them to salary negotiation in year 3 of our con- Jackson Miller, Grace Mueller, Ellyn Nathan James, Madison Johnson, Jo-
speak. Nofziger spoke first and brought tract with the union, we provided a 3% Murphy, Ethan Psurny, Zac Rosend- seph Kimbel, Maxwell Kimpel, Tyler
up the recent trip that 8th graders took raise. aul, Katherine Seaman, Colin Shirkey, Manon, Noah Meyer, Kelly Miller, Nate
to attend a performance at IPFW, which Talitha Slicker, Colton Smith, Rachel Miller, Dakota Minck, Kabryn Myers,
went along with reading material. The We appreciate our staff and are com- Spiess, Mallorie Staup, Brooke Taylor, Taylor Peters, Brendan Reiser, Marga-
students found the performance to be mitted to maintaining our top 1/3 rank Delilah Taylor, Joshuah Taylor, Hay- ret Rettig, Benjamin Roebuck, Shellie
helpful as it made the reading come in salary and benefit compensation with lee Wheeler, Sofia Wilde, Michael Wolff, Sands, Riley Statler, Keaton Stark, Opal
alive. Nofziger would like to continue the 6 other districts we use for compari- Chloe Wyllie, Allison Zimmerman. Thomas, Makenna Turner, Megan Voigt,
these types of trips in the future. son. We have made a final offer to the Grade 7 – Kiera Bauer, Cole Bolton- Courtney Whetro, Audrey Zimmerman,
union that is higher than any contract Sell, Hannah Colbert, Evan Cox, Drew Caleb Zuver.
Yoh spoke second and brought up since 2004. Dauber, Taysen Deckrosh, Dylan Domi-
the funding from grants provide oppor- nique, Tristyn Durdel, Caleb Ferni- Grade 9 – Kloee Antigo, Holden Cobb,
tunities like the trip to IPFW and helps The board maintains that the sur- hough, Kameron Harris, Lane Hurlbert, Andrew Cogswell, Jeffrey Devlin, Jillian
purchase equipment like graphing cal- plus of funds we now hold should be Maya Keil, Lauren Lambert, Calla Lu- Drinnon, Abigail Fernihough, Alexis
culators and online web services in or- an asset in the years to come, not spent cas, Trevor Mason, Mayah McCarty, Ava Firm, Julio Guerra, Christopher Imm,
der to prepare the students for a future rapidly simply because we have the Montalvo, Evelyn Nardone, Allison Park- Brooke Lamberson, Canon Lamberson,
beyond high school. Teachers have been money. Our five-year forecast does dem- er, Kush Patel, Taylor Peel, Ayden Pelz, Isaac Lamore, Breanna Long, Karina
able to attend conferences because of onstrate how quickly we enter a deficit Allison Redhead, Mikaylah Rhoades, McDougle, Shallyn Miley, Keith Moniz
the grant as well. However, the funds spending situation with relatively minor Kaetlyn Ridgway, Riley Smith, Beckett Huard, Ariana Penny Alanna Romes,
have steadily declined to the number of variations in loss of revenues and/or an Stark, Cory Yosick. Zachary Seaman, Kayelyn Spangler,
schools applying. $6,000 was awarded increased cost structure. We appreci- Grade 6 – Hannah Andrews, Teaghan Maci Tinkel, Alexandra Toeppe, Aus-
to the school for the year. Yoh also pre- ate our community support and pledge Blad, Aubrianna Butler, Lillian Cle- tin Tomaszewski, Alexandra Vreeland,
sented a list of work that the teachers sound financial planning and use of the mens, Kharma Genter, Drew Hahn, Jessica Wernsing, Madeline Whittaker,
do outside their normal job functions public funds our district receives to pro- Chelsey Haury, Samuel Herold, Emily Emma Woolace.
behind the scenes. Mentioned were the vide a much needed and well deserved Hess, Noah Huard, Gracie Jinkins, Kas-
Box Top program which purchased a high quality public education to our en Kauffman, Elizabeth King, Ella Rau, Four County Honor Roll- Anthony
laminating machine, the work teachers children.” Peyton Schafer, Elijah Schlade, Marah Gendron, Michaela Adams, Nicholas
put in with students and for the school Smith, Cole Uran, Ella Voigt, Shawn Aschemeier, Matt Baerlin, Aaron Beck-
outside of classroom hours and on In other news, the board held the Ward. with, Katelyn Birky, Sommer Burkett,
breaks - coaching, IEPs, tutoring, sum- first reading of the Neola policy. There Trace Chmielewski, Krista Davis, Kam-
mer food labs, donating to landscaping, was no report from the legislative liai- Bryan High School ryn Dick, Justin Doty, Dakota Douglas,
and paying for classroom supplies. The son. Approved during the meeting were All A Honor Roll Grade 12 – Isaac Joseph Fenter, Brandon Gilbert, Drew
Board thanked the speakers. the agenda, minutes from the October Bowers, Allison Boyer, Ethan Deel, Jor- Grimm, Cory Hemenway, Ashton John-
2017 meeting, the consent agenda, the dan Drinnon, Logan King, Kayla Lem- son, Hannah Maxcy, Elisabeth Metcalf,
A public statement from the Board appropriations modifications and rev- ons, Joslin Miller, Allye Minor, Zach Andrew Motter-Whipple, Tycen Ogden,
of Education was read and follows in its enue increases in the treasure report, Nobis, Jonathan Roberts, Brittany Brittany Otstott, Z.G. Perry, Jared Ra-
entirety: “At this point in the process the and donations. Rosendaul, Grace Voigt, Race Vollmar, mey, Kaleb Rinck, Katelynn Roehrs, Si-
issues have been well defined and frus- Whitney Whetro, Spencer Winzeler, erra Rose, Noah Ruelas, Sidney Schultz,
tration is high. Donations included the following: Hannah Wynne. Isaiah Semer, Taylor Shafer, Madison
$200 from the George Beatty Memo- Grade 11 – Brycen Andrews, Kayla Shepherd, Tiarra Slaughter, Zave Smith,
We do agree on several points: rial Fund to the FFA Fund for State and Arnold, Heather Bleoo, Ericka Borland, Tehya Tennant, Noah Villalovos, Eliza-
1. Our hardworking and dedicated American Degree recipients; food pantry Sloane Brown, Luke Conover, Olivia De- beth Yinger, Noah Beattie, Jazlynn
staff deserves a raise. donations from Alpha Mu Chapter and Leon, Alexia Dietsch, Brycen Durbin, Beebe, Alexander Bruce, Haylee Col-
2. After a long period of financial Alpha Delta Kappa; Jan Hutchinson Katelyn Farrell, Liana Fisher, Katherine lins, Tunyshia DeWitt, Michaela Doug-
jeopardy, an increase in State funding Rand - Collection of Hilltop Echo’s, copy Grothaus, McKenna Grube, Tamrik Hall, las, Jacob Fenter, Parker Fisher, Levi
and CAUV collections, has resulted in of The Sesquicentennial of Education in Evan Kaullen, Ethan Khandaker, Bay- Foster, Allyson Garber, Logan Hanna,
a significant increase in our unreserved the Millcreek-West unity Local School lee Krupp, Kennedy Lamberson, Conner Tristan Haynes, Samanthy Kosier, Hal-
fund balance. 3. Compensation to our District, and a copy of the book Hilltop Lemons, Rayvin Oehler, Andrew Peters, ey Maxcy, Alexandra McStoots, Michelle
staff needs to be fair and align with the High School Class of 1962; Principal Zachary Pittman, Katherine Pool, Paiten Miller, Sheridan Miller, Alexis Morris,
district comparisons. Laurie Worline - Little Red Riding Hood Price, Hannah Psurny, Connor Shirkey, Adel Mullins, McKenzie Reasor, Alexan-
Our primary areas of disagreement by Trina Schart Hyman; Band teacher Hope Snider, Jillian Spengler, Isaiah der Rinck, Cassie Risner, Scott Smead,
include: Sam Maran - 1904 Lake English Clas- Taylor, Mikayla Vonseggern, Dazi Walz, Kayla Spires, Natasha Stahler, Caleb
1. Which school districts are legiti- sics, Treasure Island; $363 from James Stiltner, Gage Strouse, Zane Zwayer.
mate to use when making comparisons. and Jane Hutchison for the Mary Gares
2. Should the unreserve fund balance Suter Scholarship; school supplies from INFORMATION PROVIDED
we now have be used to offset sacrifices the Omnibus Club.
that were made to the address our past
financial crisis. The board has already The board went into executive ses-
outlined its position on the districts we sion to consider item 4. Preparing for,
use for comparison. So, we will not reit- conducting, or reviewing negotiations or
erate those statements this evening. bargaining sessions with public employ-
Our community came together to ees with no action taken.
address the financial needs of our dis-
trict. Community members volunteered The next meeting of the Millcreek-
countless hours to organize and partici- West Unity Board of Education is sched-
pate in fund raising projects. Our com- uled for December 11, 2017 at 6pm in
munity voted through an emergency the school library. The Board welcomes
all guests.

Melissa can be reached at
[email protected]

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12 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, November 29th, 2017

UNITED WAY OF FULTON COUNTY Trading Day Once Again Enjoyed

Local Dollars Benefiting Local Schools At Delta Middle School

PHOTOS BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF

SPECIAL EVENT ... An annual tradition at Delta Middle School was renewed when
the fifth-grade classes participated in Traders Day Nov. 21. The students had made
anywhere from 1-25 items to barter with their peers in a similar way settlers and
trappers traded with Native Americans on the frontier. The event is part of the so-
cial studies curriculum and has been going on for about 10 years, teacher Vicki
Shaffner said.

United Way of Fulton County is ex- home how to exercise with the stabil-
cited to announce the expansion of their ity ball. Fourth grade students receive
Crunch Out Obesity program to all sev- their own ball to take home and keep
en Fulton County school Districts this as well as an exercise instruction book.
school year. The student can then teach their family
members how to use the ball to encour-
The most recent County Health As- age physical activity.
sessment revealed Childhood Obe-
sity rates in Fulton County are higher The Crunch Out Obesity curriculum
than both state and national rates. The was developed by students at Ashland
County Health Assessment, released in University. Students at Kenyon College
December of 2016, also revealed that have studied the outcomes of Crunch
over 30% of Fulton County youth are Out Obesity. Locally, United Way of Ful-
considered overweight or obese. In light ton County will rely on data collected
of this data, local health officials have from weekly journals that the student’s
identified obesity as a priority area of complete and long-term outcomes will
concern in their Community Health Im- be monitored through future County
provement Plan. Health Assessments.

United Way of Fulton County has Crunch Out Obesity is funded in
brought the Crunch Out Obesity pro- part by Fulton County Job and Fam-
gram to schools as a strategy to change ily Services and by the Fulton County
the tide on this growing health concern. Health Center. The program is currently
The program is conducted in the fourth taking place in fourth grade Phys. Ed.
grade Physical Education class. United classes at Archbold, Evergreen, Fayette
Way provides the Phys. Ed. teacher with and Wauseon Elementary Schools. Del-
all of the tools necessary to teach their ta, Pettisville and Swanton Elementary
students how to use a stability ball as Schools will hold their program after the
a fun way to stay physically active. The Holiday break.
six-week program not only teaches the
students how to use the stability ball For more information, contact Gina
but it also includes an opportunity for Saaf or Tante Lovins at United Way of
the student to teach family members at Fulton County at 419-337- 9606.

INFORMATION PROVIDED

Bryan Tattoo Shop’s Coat Drive
A Testament To Holiday Spirit

By: James Pruitt tired. “I was trying to figure out a way
THE VILLAGE REPORTER to help people,” Foust said while giving
a customer a tattoo.
A Bryan tattoo shop wants to make
sure area residents are covered this Foust is partnering with Matt Mon-
winter. Testament Tattoo is collecting talvo of New League Fights in the drive.
winter coats through Dec. 16 to keep
those in need warm. The business has The store’s program is simple. If you
helped 25 families already, but wants to have a coat, just drop it off at the store
help even more. at 104 W. High St. in Bryan. If you need
a coat, you can let the business know on
Owner Dennis Foust said he tries to Facebook or by calling the shop at 419-
find ways to support the community. 633-0443.“Just let us know the sizes,”
He supports the Bear Bag program at Foust said.
Bryan Schools and was a supporter of
Christmas for Kids until Rick Small re- James can be reached at
[email protected]

Evergreen Community
Library Early December Events

Letters to Santa-Children of all ages are invited to write a letter to Santa and
mail it in our North Pole mailbox. Santa will reply to every child that mails their
letter at the library by December 8th. Please make sure your return address is on
the envelope.

Story Time Classes are on Wednesdays at 10:30 am for ages 3-5. Ms. Martie
will have stories and fun activities to ready your child for reading. December 6th is
Stockings. No Lego Clubs in December. Call 419-644-2771 for more information or
visit online at www.evergreencommunitylibrary.org.

INFORMATION PROVIDED

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New Legislative Action Highlights Edgerton Planning Commission &
Delta Village Council Meeting Council Approve New Subdivision

PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF to be complete before 2019 and the facil- By: Timothy Kays PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
ity should be fully operational by 2020. THE VILLAGE REPORTER
APPROVAL ... Councilwoman Lynn Operations will include a heavy-duty REQUESTING CLARIFICATIONS ... An Edgerton citizen,
Frank voiced her support for merit pay auto shredder and recovery system, a On the evening of No- Andrew Farnham, poses a question during the meet-
increases for Village of Delta employees. production baler, mobile shears, and a vember 20, members of ing of the Edgerton Planning Commission.
high-capacity staging and distribution the Edgerton Planning
BY: Bill O’ Connell yard for prepared grades of scrap metal. Commission cleared, and questions, and was some- lage Council meeting.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER The company will also operate a full-ser- members of the Edger- thing that Farnham sug- Without dissent, Council
First readings of two ordinances and vice fleet transportation hub to support ton Council approved the gested might involve legal approved the recommen-
one resolution were the main focus of its industrial and wholesale suppliers. creation of a new housing action. “There is pend- dations of the Planning
the November 20th Delta Village Coun- Council passed this reading as well. subdivision on the north ing legal action,” he said. Commission, granting
cil meeting. Ordinance #17-32 and Res- side of the village. “Bob Knox bought lot 15 their consent to the new
olution #17-14 both dealt with MetalX, Council also heard the first reading from my subdivision, Al- Knox Addition.
an independent scrap metal recycling of Ordinance #17-40 which establish- Located on the west Phine Hills. Lot 15 has
business headquartered in Waterloo, es compensation levels for Village em- side of State Route 49, the deed restrictions from In other actions un-
Indiana approximately 65 miles from ployees. The method of compensation, Knox Addition drew seri- the homeowner’s associa- dertaken by Village
Delta. established as across the board in the ous concerns when pro- tion that come with every Council, Ordinance 1007,
MetalX has purchased a 57-acre site ordinance versus merit-based, triggered posed at the prior meeting purchase of a lot. There is providing for supplemen-
at the intersection of US Highway 20A some discussion among Council mem- of the Planning Commis- no excavation to be done tal appropriations, was
and State Highway 109 and has started bers. sion. Many of those con- unless it is for a house or approved under sus-
construction on a $35 million state-of- cerns were brought to the a building, and it has to pended rules of reading.
the-art scrap processing facility. Coun- “I’m going to bring up my same ar- fore at the November 20 be approved by the ho- The first reading of Ordi-
cil passed the first reading of Ordinance gument I bring up every year,” said meeting, which brought meowner’s association. I nance 1008, the budget
#17-32 which will annex the property Councilwoman Lynn Frank. “If we give together developer Robert am the homeowner’s as- bill for 2018 was heard
into the Village and establish the proper everybody the same rate what is the Knox, Lee Rausch from sociation until 2/3 of the by Council. The plans
zoning classification for the facility. incentive? I don’t think the employees the Poggemeyer Design lots are sold, then the ho- to go forward with the
The related legislation, Resolution earn an increase if its not based on mer- Group that is providing meowners take over the 2018 appropriations at
#17-14, is to approve a job creation tax it.” Councilman Bob Gilbert answered the plans and engineer- homeowner’s association. the next meeting include
credit incentive of 75% for 15 years for Ms. Frank’s question by offering an op- ing for the proposed sub- I am not approving using suspension of the rules of
MetalX and authorizing the Village Ad- posing view. “I just think the unfairness division, and the citizens half of the dirt off of lot 15 reading and adoption of
ministrator to execute a formal agree- that can come into play on merit rais- concerned about the de- to be used for his deten- the measure, so that the
ment with the company. The new Met- es leaves us open for criticism and the velopment. To attempt to tion pond, and the loca- transition from the 2017
alX facility is expected to create between possibility of unhappy employees and/ assuage the concerns of tion of his detention pond. to the 2018 appropria-
75-80 jobs which will generate an esti- or supervisors,” said Mr. Gilbert. “Be- the citizens, a third par- So yes, there’s pending le- tions can go seamlessly.
mated annual payroll of $3.9 million. cause they may feel they were intended ty engineering firm was gal action there.”
The project construction is expected to get a merit increase of the maximum brought in to look at every Council approved the
amount and they don’t get it. There are angle of concern, then re- “Again, I’m not removal of the probation-
two schools of thought.” port their findings at the against development for ary title from Dan Grif-
meeting. Tasked with that Edgerton...I’m pro-Edger- fin, officially making him
“That’s up to your manager to discuss responsibility was Bob ton,” Farnham continued. the new Chief of Police.
that with you. To discuss what your Bailey of DGL Consulting “I’m pro-development; I Council also approved
merit is. That’s why you have employ- Engineers from Maumee. have my own develop- new four-year fire con-
ee evaluations,” countered Ms. Frank. ment. This is not about tracts that saw modest
“There are some (employees) that work “I was contacted by competition at all. I’m increases in service costs.
harder and deserve more.” Councilman (Village Administrator) all for another develop- Four-year service costs
Arthur Thomas injected his thoughts Dawn (Fitzcharles),” Bai- ment...just as long as it’s for St. Joe Township
into the discussion by saying that all ley said, “and asked if we done properly.” will be at $113,011.39,
Village employees were good, worked would be interested in be- with Milford Township at
hard and deserved the same raise. ing a third party reviewer The recommendation $70,626.74, and Center
to the drawings prepared of the Planning Com- Township at $63,568.38.
Once the discussion ended, Council by Poggemeyer for the mission was the first of-
voted 5-0 to pass the first reading. Two Knox Addition Subdivi- ficial legislative action Timothy can be reached at
more readings are required before the sion. We contracted with undertaken by the Vil- [email protected]
legislation is enacted. the village to do so, and
as such I have been work-
The next Village Council meeting is ing with Lee Rausch from
scheduled for December 4, 2017 at 7:00 Poggemeyer, as well as
p.m. in Memorial Hall. with Dawn. We’ve been
reviewing those drawings,
Bill can be reached at providing comments, and
[email protected] believe that we have met
all the requirements now
CAMERON OB/GYN WELCOMES that are in the village’s
regulations.”
TO D D C. R U M S E Y, M D, FACO G &
BOBBI BROWN, CNM, WHNP-BC The report of full com-
pliance with village code
Dr. Rumsey is a board-certified OB/ did not ease the concerns “Deck the Halls”
GYN with extensive experience in of the citizens who packed
obstetrics, high-risk pregnancies, the Council chambers for West Unity Omnibus Club
office procedures, advanced lapa- the meeting. Concerns
roscopy and medical research. He ranging from street spac- 29th Annual
brings over 20 years of experience ing, setbacks from Route Christmas Housewalk
and over 3,000 deliveries to the 49 and lot sizes were
area. heard, along with con- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2
cerns about water flow, a
detention pond and earth No tickets needed for the Craft Show
compaction. Each con- Tickets for the House Walk are available at
cern was addressed by the Holly Jolly Christmas Shoppe or at the
either Mr. Bailey or Mr. Kissell Building day of event for Only $6
Rausch, and sometimes
Bobbi Brown is a midwife with 16 FOR MORE INFORMATION both. One of the citizens GIVE WHERE
years of experience and over 3,000 OR TO MAKE AN who remained unhappy YOU LIVE
babies delivered. She is family with the responses from
centered and patient focused, APPOINNTMENT, CALL both engineering parties About 99¢ out of every $1.00
working with women through was Mr. Andrew Farn- donated stays in Williams County
every phase of their lives. 260-667-5670 ham. The Planning Com-
mission approved the UNITED WE FIGHT.
recommendation that the UNITED WE WIN.
proposed Knox Addition
had met the requirements LIVE UNITED.
to be advanced to Village
Council later in the eve- CAMPAIGN PLEDGE CARD - Please fill out completely.
ning for official adoption,
after which the meeting Name ________________________________________
was adjourned. Address _______________________________________
City _________ State __________ Zip______________
After the Planning Email ______________________Total Gift ___________
Commission meeting, Designation____________ m Interested in Volunteering
Andrew Farnham reem-
phasized and clarified Mail to: United Way, P.O. Box 525, Bryan, OH 43506
the concerns that he felt
went unaddressed. “I’m
not against the develop-
ment,” Mr. Farnham said.
“I’m not against develop-
ing in Edgerton. I’m not
against the Knoxes at
all; they have a beautiful
home, and I’m sure that
they’ll take care of it nice-
ly. That’s not the issue.
The issue is the way that
it’s being done. It’s not
the best answer for the
village. Houses with the
back of the homes liter-
ally thirty feet from State
Route 49 as you enter
Edgerton? It just doesn’t
fit; it doesn’t make sense.
They’ve got ground set-
tling issues from the dirt
work that they’ve done
without compaction, and
they’ve got some other
small things.”

The issue of a deten-
tion pond as a part of the
Knox Addition drew many

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Four County Career Center News

Principals Tour Four Four County Career Center
County Career Center BPA Officers Announced

PHOTOS PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED

EDON HIGH SCHOOL ... Four County Career Center held a Member School Princi- OFFICERS ... Officers of the over 75 member Four County Career Center Busi-
pal Tour at the Career Center arranged by Career & Technical Director, Rick Bach- ness Professionals of America (BPA) Chapter include (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT)
man. Edon High School Principal, Kayla Lapham, toured the career and technical President - Alex Bishop (Montpelier) Accounting & Business Management; Vice-
labs and saw in-lab demonstrations by the students from Edon who attend the President - Jonathon Norden (Tinora) Software Development & Game Design; Sec-
Career Center. Shown with Principal Lapham (left) is Katie Ewers (Interior Design) retary - McKenzie Reasor (Bryan) Software Development & Game Design; (BACK
(right). - LEFT TO RIGHT) AM Treasurer - Douglas Cole (North Central) Software Develop-
ment & Game Design; PM Treasurer - Aiden Parsons (Defiance) Software Develop-
ment & Game Design; AM Public Relations - Kassidi Martin (Bryan) Medical Office
Technologies; and PM Public Relations - Anthony Gonzalez (Archbold) Software
Development & Game Design. BPA Officers sponsor various activities throughout
the year and assist in the Northwest Ohio Special Olympics. Four County Career
Center BPA Advisors are Tina Short, Accounting & Business Management; Mary Jo
Beilharz, Medical Office Technologies; Tim Ricketts, I.T. Academy - Network Admin-
istration & Cybersecurity; and Matt Geiger, I.T. Academy - Software Development
& Game Design.

Four County Career Center FFA
Chapter Attends Convention

FAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL ... Four County Career Center held a Member School
Principal Tour at the Career Center arranged by Career & Technical Director, Rick
Bachman. Fayette High School Principal, Jon Molter, toured the career and techni-
cal labs and saw in-lab demonstrations by the students from Fayette who attend
the Career Center. Shown outside the Visual Art & Design lab are (left to right)
Bailee Kieffer (Visual Art & Design); and Principal Molter.

HILLTOP HIGH SCHOOL ... Four County Career Center held a Member School PHOTOS PROVIDED
Principal Tour at the Career Center arranged by Career & Technical Director, Rick
Bachman. Hilltop High School Principal, Steven Riley, toured the career and tech- ATTENDANTS ... The Four County Career Center FFA Chapter had eight students
nical labs and saw in-lab demonstrations by the students from Hilltop who attend attend the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis last week. While they were at
the Career Center. Shown in the Floral Design lab are (left to right) Jazlynn Fickele the convention students had the opportunity to attend the Rascal Flatts concert
(Floral Design); Principal Riley; and Joshua Pace (Automotive Technologies). and the Professional Bull Riders Rodeo. Students and advisors also attended vari-
ous student and teacher workshops as well as the Career Show and Expo. They
learned about colleges and careers in their field of study. The students each had
a Courtesy Corps assignment in the FFA shopping mall and assisted on the sales
floor. Shown at the National FFA Convention are (Front- Left to right) Morgan
Smith (Edgerton); Kaylin Giesige (Hicksville); Abby Yeager (Defiance); Cole Crites
(Fairview); (Back- Left to right) Braydon Hearne (Fairview); Matt Dietz (Hicksville);
Timothy Herman (Edgerton); and George Kunkle (Hilltop). The girls are all in the
Veterinarian Assistant program and the boys are in the Ag/Diesel Mechanics pro-
gram at the Career Center.

ODNR Gives Presentation To
Four County Career Center Students

PHOTO PROVIDED DEGREES ... Four County Career Center 2016 graduates (left) Preston Zeedyk
(Fairview) and (right) Brooks Grine (Fairview) each received their American FFA
GUEST SPEAKER ... Four County Career Center’s Law Enforcement & Security Degree at the National FFA Convention. FFA Chapter Advisors Stephanie Pippin,
Tactics and Fire & Rescue students hosted guest speaker Officer Joshua Zientek Veterinarian Assistant instructor, and Jason Elston, Ag/Diesel Mechanics instruc-
from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Wildlife for Fulton County. tor accompanied the students.
He talked to the students about careers with the ODNR. Shown following the pre-
sentation are (Left to right) Fire & Rescue student Leslie Schroeder (Hilltop); with
Officer Zientek; and Law Enforcement & Security Tactics students Jonathan Fifer
(Montpelier); and Benjamin Lee (Montpelier).

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Montpelier Women Of The Moose CHWC Hospital Pharmacist
Honor College Of Regents & Veterans Amy Eriksen Speaks On

Medications To Auxiliary

“Safe Use of Medications” was the Manager Ruth Cooley’s report on the
topic presented by Community Hospi- gift shop open house held Nov. 3rd. The
tals & Wellness Centers certified reg- auxiliary also had a display with several
istered pharmacist Amy Eriksen at the members attending the annual Rainbow
Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary’s regular Wellness program Oct. 12th. Pat Hell-
meeting Monday afternoon, Nov. 13 in er will distribute patient favors for the
the hospital conference room. She was month of November.
introduced by her mother, Auxiliary The auxiliary has received several do-
Vice President Carol Eriksen. nations in memory of life member Vivian
Amy holds a degree in pharmacology Brown. These funds will be used to help
from Ohio Northern University and is purchase materials for additional shelv-
among six registered hospital pharma- ing in the auxiliary’s hospital gift shop,
cists covering CHWC’s three locations in which has been approved by hospital
Bryan, Montpelier and Archbold during management. Auxiliary members vol-
daytime hours 7 days a week (includ- unteered to assist with the semi-annual
ing holidays) and on call after regular Book & Gift Fair scheduled Tuesday,
hours. Over a three-year period, she re- Nov. 14th in the Montpelier Hospital
ceives 60 hours of continued education conference room.
PHOTOS PROVIDED to keep updated and re-certified. The Montpelier High School Jazz

HONOREES ... Montpelier Chapter 270, Women of the Moose, recently honored During Amy’s talk she reviewed safe Band will be featured during the an-
members holding the College of Regents Degree in regalia at the Higher Degree use of medications at home, the phar- nual “Lighting the Way To Christmas”
Committee chapter activity meeting Thursday, Nov. 9th. Pictured from left to right macy, the hospital and the doctor’s memorial program scheduled Sunday,
at the special meeting were Lee Hart (audit chairman), Pat Allgire, Pat Fitzcharles office. Tips were given on home medi- Dec. 3rd at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyte-
(guest junior regent), Ellen Gearhart (committee chairman), Gloria Poorman (guest cations storage, following directions, rian Church, Montpelier. The band will
guide), Jill Beck (guest senior regent), Patty Wilcox (guest junior graduate regent), keeping in original containers, having a perform several Christmas music selec-
Past Deputy Grand Regent Rey McKinney (secretary/treasurer) and Past Grand current list of prescriptions, proper dis- tions for this “celebration of life” pro-
Council Member Joyce Schelling (guest recorder). The College of Regents Degree is posal. gram. Greeters will be auxiliary mem-
the highest degree earned in the Women of the Moose. Co-workers must serve as bers Dorothy Briner, Connie Dunseth
senior regent and junior graduate regent of the chapter in consecutive years and Advice was offered for hospital inpa- and Gloria Poorman.
meet certain personal requirements along with the chapter earning the Award of tients or outpatients bringing all current
Achievement at least one of those two years. During the Higher Degree meeting, the medications including inhalers, routine- Master of ceremonies will be Bill
Award of Achievement ceremony was conducted to present the 2016-17 award to ly used over-the-counter medicines and Priest and Rev. David Tilly will give the
the chapter which is now on display in the lodge foyer. unopened nutritional supplements with invocation, memorial message, and
them, being aware of all medications benediction and Kelly Michael, organ-
taken during the hospital stay and re- ist, will offer the prelude and postlude.
porting allergies and adverse drug reac- Reading of the memorial roster of names
tions to hospital staff. When transport- of loved ones will be Mr. Priest and Joyce
ed to the hospital by EMS, someone else Schelling, Auxiliary Past President. Fol-
must be designated to bring the medi- lowing the program, all are encouraged
cations to the hospital for the patient. to enjoy cookies, punch and coffee in the
Special care must be taken with “fragile” fellowship hall. Assisting in the kitchen
medications such as insulin and nitro- and dining room will be Ruth Cooley and
glycerin tablets. Deloris Dennis. Anyone wishing to dedi-
A list of questions was compiled for cate luminaries or angels in memory of
those filling new prescriptions or receiv- loved ones whose names will be added
ing refills at the pharmacy, such as “Is to the memorial roster should contact
there a generic for the medication?”, Auxiliary Treasurer Barb Dietsch at ph:
how to take the prescription, what to do 419-485-3229 as soon as possible.
if a dose is missed, common side effects, The policy regarding cancellation of
and knowing what condition the medi- auxiliary meetings due to bad weather
cine is used to treat. When visiting the was reviewed—if Montpelier schools are
doctor’s office, always take all medica- closed, there will be no regular meeting.
tions, including over-the-counter types If any questions, verify meeting cancel-
and be aware of the purpose of the pre- lation by calling the Montpelier Hospital
scription, when starting a new medica- office at 419-485-3154 after 10:00 a.m.
MILITARY VETERANS ... Chapter members of Montpelier 270, Women of the Moose, tion—how long to be taken, how soon the date of the meeting.
who are military veterans were honored at the chapter meeting Thursday, Nov. will it begin working, are there other
16th. Special certificates for the “Valued Veterans” program were received from prescriptions one should stop taking, Montpelier Fire Chief Dail Fritsch will
Moose International, Mooseheart, IL and presented to two honorees attending the and possible side effects. serve as guest speaker at the next aux-
meeting. Pictured from left to right are Rey McKinney, Senior Regent Kara Custar, iliary Christmas luncheon meeting on
and Gloria Poorman. Both Rey and Gloria are U.S. Marine veterans. Announcement Other information was given by Amy Monday, Dec. 11th at 12 noon at First
was made that Gloria was designated as the chapter’s “Valued Veteran of the Year” regarding safety standards for allowed Presbyterian Church, Montpelier. Res-
and a special certificate for this honor was presented to her as well. Congratula- use of home medications which must ervations need to be called in to Barb Di-
tions to all of the country’s military veterans and the chapter thanks each of them be identifiable during a hospital stay. etsch no later than Dec. 4th. Menu will
for their service. A pharmacist must check each tablet’s be ham loaf, au gratin potatoes, green
imprint to be verified correct and inven- beans and pie. Roll call will be “What is
toried. your favorite Christmas cookie?”. Mem-
Ohio’s Young Hunters Harvest Nearly Following the speaker, the regular bers are asked to bring a Christmas card
5,000 Deer During Youth Gun Season for the hospital card shower and bring a
auxiliary meeting was conducted by nonperishable food, personal hygiene or
President Armeda Sawmiller. Eighteen cleaning item for the local food pantry
answered roll call “For what special instead of a gift exchange.
blessing from this past year are you After adjournment, light refresh-
COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio’s young Editor’s Note: A county list of all thankful?”. Secretary and treasurer
hunters braved less than ideal weath- white-tailed deer checked by youth reports were given along with several ments were served with Marty Brace
er conditions over the weekend and hunters using a shotgun, muzzleloader, committee reports including Gift Shop and Kim Morrell serving as hostesses.
checked 4,958 white-tailed deer during handgun or straight-walled cartridge
the two-day youth gun season, Nov. 18- rifle during the 2017 youth deer-gun
19, according to the Ohio Department of hunting season is shown below. The
Natural Resources (ODNR). During last first number following the county’s
year’s youth gun season, 5,930 white- name shows the harvest numbers for
tailed deer were checked. 2017, and the 2016 numbers are in pa-
Youth hunters could pursue deer rentheses. The youth deer-gun numbers
with a legal shotgun, muzzleloader, may include controlled hunts.
handgun or specific straight-walled Adams: 106 (139); Allen: 21 (37);
cartridge rifle and were required to be Ashland: 72 (111); Ashtabula: 115 (108);
accompanied by a non-hunting adult Athens: 97 (106); Auglaize: 20 (35); Bel-
during the two-day season. The youth mont: 143 (147); Brown: 60 (70); Butler:
deer-gun season is one of four special 21 (19); Carroll: 135 (127); Champaign:
youth-only hunting seasons designed to 24 (36); Clark: 14 (11); Clermont: 33
offer a dedicated hunting experience for (56); Clinton: 25 (25); Columbiana: 93
young hunters. Youth hunting seasons (117); Coshocton: 225 (222); Crawford:
are also available for small game, wild 37 (34); Cuyahoga: 0 (0); Darke: 24 (22);
turkey and waterfowl. Defiance: 46 (63); Delaware: 17 (26);
Ohio offers many more opportunities Erie: 71 (72); Fairfield: 60 (53); Fay-
for hunters of all ages to pursue deer. ette: 9 (18); Franklin: 11 (6); Fulton: 19
The deer-gun season is Monday, Nov. (20); Gallia: 76 (114); Geauga: 30 (41);
27, through Sunday, Dec. 3, and Dec. Greene: 13 (21); Guernsey: 155 (197);
16-17. Deer-muzzleloader season is Sat- Hamilton: 10 (18); Hancock: 34 (40);
urday, Jan. 6, through Tuesday, Jan. 9, Hardin: 28 (48); Harrison: 119 (116);
2018. Deer-archery season is open now Henry: 22 (25); Highland: 97 (96); Hock-
through Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. Find ing: 77 (73); Holmes: 125 (145); Huron:
complete details in the 2017-2018 Ohio 59 (80); Jackson: 88 (108); Jefferson:
Hunting and Trapping Regulations or at 63 (98); Knox: 124 (144); Lake: 7 (6); PHOTO PROVIDED
wildohio.gov. Lawrence: 57 (84); Licking: 130 (138);
Logan: 48 (74); Lorain: 39 (62); Lucas: MEDICATION SAFETY ... Amy Eriksen, Community Hospitals & Wellness Centers
Youth hunters can commemorate 7 (6); Madison: 17 (21); Mahoning: 35 hospital pharmacist, was guest speaker at the Nov. 13th meeting of CHWC-Mont-
their hunt with a First Harvest certifi- (38); Marion: 24 (36); Medina: 28 (42); pelier Hospital Auxiliary. She is pictured here receiving an appreciation gift from
cate, available at wildohio.gov. Partici- Meigs: 104 (152); Mercer: 16 (32); Mi- the auxiliary, from left to right, Kim Morrell, auxiliary volunteer; Amy Eriksen,
pants can upload a photo and type in ami: 16 (25); Monroe: 84 (112); Mont- speaker; her mother, Carol Eriksen, auxiliary vice president; and Ruth Cooley,
their information to personalize the cer- auxiliary gift shop manager.

tificate. Hunters can also share photos gomery: 5 (4); Morgan: 82 (121); Morrow:
by clicking on the Photo Gallery tab on-
line. For summaries of past deer sea-

Bryan Senior Center Announcessons, visit wildohio.gov/deerharvest.
The ODNR Division of Wildlife re- 32 (38); Muskingum: 164 (162); Noble:
mains committed to properly manag- 75 (118); Ottawa: 19 (20); Paulding: 33
ing Ohio’s deer populations. The goal (44); Perry: 89 (101); Pickaway: 30 (27);
Pike: 59 (85); Portage: 20 (32); Preble:
29 (22); Putnam: 27 (34); Richland: 71 Regular Euchre Party Results
(99); Ross: 138 (128); Sandusky: 9 (29);
of Ohio’s Deer Management Program is Scioto: 70 (72); Seneca: 68 (75); Shelby:
to provide a deer population that maxi- 29 (47); Stark: 56 (62); Summit: 6 (6); The Bryan Senior Center hosted its were: Shirley Williams, Lois Maugel,
mizes recreational opportunities, while Trumbull: 49 (79); Tuscarawas: 186 regular euchre party on November 21, Verna Shaw and Marian Haase. The
minimizing conflicts with landowners (178); Union: 26 (31); Van Wert: 14 (19); 2017. There were 16 players present. next regular euchre party will be held
and motorists. ODNR ensures a balance Vinton: 67 (87); Warren: 18 (26); Wash- The winners for the day were: 1st on, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from
between wise use and protection of our ington: 101 (126); Wayne: 54 (72); Wil- place went to Gary Okuley with a 327. 1 to 3 pm. There will be snacks served
natural resources for the benefit of all. liams: 26 (32); Wood: 25 (30); and Wy- 2nd place went to: Bonnie Taylor with following cards. For more information
Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov. andot: 51 (52). Total: 4,958 (5,930). a 302. The winners of the door prizes call: 419-636-4047.

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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
BY: REX STUMP - “HAVE A BLESSED THANKSGIVING!”
BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “THE SILVER LINING IN LONELINESS”

Loneliness plagues lots of people. strong: “Never will I leave you; never As Thanksgiving arrives, I count It’s possible to even become addicted
A few years ago a survey was taken will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13.5). my blessings. Do you? The Apos- to the drama.”
which indicated that those most af- Others may; God won’t. David, from tle Paul tells us in I Thessalonians
fected by loneliness are college stu- his own experience and from his ob- 5:16-18 to be thankful in all cir- So, I want to encourage you to
dents, divorced people, single moms, servation of others, testified to the cumstances! So, yesterday, today, choose to focus on the positive.
housewives, and the elderly. To point truthfulness of this promise when he and tomorrow I will thank God for It’s so tempting to complain about
out how lonely people can be, here’s wrote in Psalm 37.25: “I was young an endless amount of things! For school, work, competition because
an ad that ran in a Kansas newspa- and now I am old, yet I have never the ministry of FCA, changed lives, it’s an easy way to quickly bond with
per. It read, “I will listen to you talk seen the righteous forsaken or their Salvation, open doors, and even the other complainers, and to feel part of
for 30 minutes without comment for children begging bread.” We humans challenges! the group. So, take some action this
$5.00.” It might surprise you to learn have a way of trying to avoid anything Thanksgiving.
that it wasn’t long before this individ- that is unpleasant. And that includes I was recently reading from Grow-
ual was receiving between 10 and 20 loneliness. ingleaders.com that “People tend to In the same article, Dr. Tim Elmore
calls each day. The pain of loneliness program themselves to remember gives a simple application. Be inten-
is so sharp that some people are will- To try to dodge the pain, we fill our negative experiences more than pos- tional about your thoughts and don’t
ing to pay for a half hour of compan- lonely hours with television and music itive ones. Our world is filled with allow yourself to spiral into negativ-
ionship. and noise. We do things we wouldn’t negative experiences. We tend to give ism. Try starting your day AND end-
normally do in order to be part of the them more weight. It requires three ing your day by scribbling down two
Christmas time is commonly crowd. We indulge in chat rooms and positive events to “counteract” one to three items you are grateful for.
thought to be a time of love and hap- social media and pornography in or- negative event. If we’re not careful, They don’t have to be huge or monu-
piness and family. But that’s not al- der to feel there is someone out there negative thinking becomes a habit. mental. Keep it simple. Do this for
ways the case. It fact it can increase who cares about us. But could it be a week. Extend it to 40 days if pos-
the pain of loneliness felt throughout that loneliness has a silver lining? sible! When your mindset changes,
the year. Widows living without their That it is one of God’s ways to get our your behavior changes.
spouse for the first holiday season in attention and invite us to draw closer
decades. Families that are spread out to him? That loneliness can drive us John Maxwell, leadership expert,
geographically making it impossible into the arms of the Only Person who suggested that as you sit around the
for everyone to get together and leav- will never leave us or forsake us or table with people the next few days,
ing some family members alone. The take advantage of us? create positive conversations. How
divorced parent who got the kids for do you do that - avoiding politics and
Thanksgiving and will sit in an empty I think the Sidewalk Prophets were world problems? Share from your
house for Christmas. on to something really, really insight- list of things that you are thankful.
ful and important when they wrote
Charlie Brown succumbed to lone- this verse in their song “Keep Making I’ll keep this short...I need to start
ly feelings at Christmas. “I think there Me.” my list of things I’m grateful for. I’ll
must be something wrong with me, begin that list with you... I thank
Linus. Christmas is coming, but I’m Make me lonely God for all your prayers, support,
not happy. I don’t feel the way I’m sup- So I can be Yours and encouragement you provide to
posed to feel. I just don’t understand ‘Til I want no one our FCA staff! God bless you all!
Christmas, I guess. I like getting pres- More than You, Lord
ents and sending Christmas cards, ‘Cause in the darkness We pray that you experience a
and decorating trees and all that, but I know You will hold me “Happy Thanksgiving!” For more
I’m still not happy. I always end up Make me lonely reading check out Luke 17:11-19,I
feeling depressed.” His good friend ‘Til You are my one desire Thessalonians 5:16-18, Ephesians
Linus concluded, “Charlie Brown, ‘Til You are my one true love 5:1-4, and Colossians 2:6-7
you’re the only person I know who can ‘Til You are my breath, my every-
take a wonderful season like Christ- thing
mas and turn it into a problem.” But Lord, please keep making me
when loneliness has you in its grips, it Sounds radical, doesn’t it? Crazy
doesn’t seem that you can help it. even. “Make” me lonely? Who would
ask that? I guess only the person who
David often struggled with feelings realizes that the deepest longings of
of loneliness, and not just at Christ- his heart can only be met by God. The
mastime. After his son Absalom un- guy who welcomes moments of loneli-
dermined him and took the throne, ness because it drives him deeper into
David fled Jerusalem. Nearly everyone the arms of Jesus. The gal who under-
he knew deserted him, either because stands that no one else can fulfill her
they switched loyalties to gain a seat search for true love like Jesus can.
of power with the new king or because Maybe God knows that the only
they were afraid for their lives if they thing that will get some of us to look
stayed by his side. In the pit of loneli- his direction is to take away those re-
ness David did what he always did. He lationships that have become a sub-
called out to God. “Turn to me and be stitute for him. To make us lonely.
gracious to me, for I am lonely and af- Not to punish us, but to position us
flicted” (Psalm 25.16). so we want no one or no thing more
than him. Leverage loneliness for the
And God did what he always does. purpose God desires for it – to make
He showed up and proved that he him your Number One. When that
alone is a friend who sticks closer happens, you’ll never be lonely again.
than a brother. God’s promise stands

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EHS CHOIR IN THE WINDY CITY … The Edon High School Choir toured Chicago November 17 and 18, 2017 for an exciting two-day trip packed with experiencing the
culture and arts of the city. Highlights of the visit included attending a Chicago Symphony concert in the beautiful Symphony Center, watching Blue Man Group per-
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candidates are encouraged to apply including minorities, women, standard. Previous machinery experience in set up and troubleshooting record. Must possess good communication skills. A high
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veterans and individuals with disabilities work history.
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Equal Opportunity Employer FOR SALE - POP SHOP dipping chocolate, Mexican va- LEGALS - On November 13, 2017, the Council of the Vil-
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ING APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2017 AND DECLARING AN
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a person who can work independently,while part of a team approach.Must and declares an emergency. All provisions of this Ordi-
have a bachelor’s degree in social services, one year experience, effective Painting Services nance go into full force and effect immediately.
communications skills, and a caring, positive attitude. If you’re ready for a
position that is both challenging and rewarding, send resume or apply online: COMBINED 20 YEARS LOCAL Ordinance No. 17-2017: AN ORDINANCE TO SET
PAINTING EXPERIENCE WAGES FOR 2018 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Community Health Professionals This Ordinance sets wages for Village employees for cal-
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(Residential, Business, Church, Agricultural & More) tion designates all public utilities owned and operated by
the Village of Pioneer, Ohio as “Pioneer Municipal Utili-
Dec. 31st, 2017 ties.” This Resolution shall take effect at the earliest time
permitted by law.

The complete text of the above legislation can be ob-
tained or viewed at the office of the Village Fiscal Officer at
409 South State Street, Pioneer, Ohio 43554. This sum-
mary was prepared or reviewed and approved by Thomas
A. Thompson, Village Solicitor for the Village of Pioneer,
Ohio.

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Swanton's Smith “Jumps” At Chance Road To Columbus Changes For
To Compete At University Of Toledo Some Local Boys Basketball Teams

PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF By: Nate Calvin Bowsher or Anthony Wayne. This isn’t a
THE VILLAGE REPORTER huge change for Evergreen and Swanton
COLLEGE TRACK ... Swanton track standout Julia Smith signs with the University but for the Bluestreaks and Panthers it
of Toledo as parents Lisa and Pat look on. While the basketball season is just be- will be as they both had their Sectional
ginning, it’s never too early to look at what games at Wauseon last year.
By: Bill O’ Connell “She’ll do well at UT.” lies ahead for the area basketball teams
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Julia chose UT over several other of- when March Madness arrives. While the As for Division IV there weren’t major
girls Sectional and District tournament changes that will cause a lot more trav-
Swanton High School’s record setting fers from DI programs including the Uni- sites didn’t see any major changes the el for Edgerton, Edon, Fayette, Hilltop,
high jumper, Julia Smith, has signed versity of Pittsburgh and the University same isn’t true for the boy’s teams. In Montpelier, North Central, Pettisville,
a national letter of intent with the Uni- of Montana, in large part for its Pharma- Division II, Wauseon and Bryan will be and Stryker. Bryan will still be a site for
versity of Toledo (UT) and will be joining cology and Toxicology program as well playing in the Districts at Ohio Northern Sectional play with Wauseon returning
the Rockets track team next fall. With as its comfortable close-to-home atmo- University in Ada with Lima Senior High as a host for Division IV games after serv-
one high school track season remaining, sphere. She aims to reach new heights School and Findlay High School the sites ing as a site for Division III play the last
Julia is a three-time NWOAL Champion at UT, both athletically and academical- for Sectional play. This is a big change for few years. The Grand Canyon at Napo-
in the high jump and a three-time state ly, by jumping at least 5’10” and finish- the Indians who a season ago began their leon High School remains the destination
qualifier as well, finishing fourth as a ing her college days with a PhD. run to Columbus with Sectionals at An- for the Sectional winners at Bryan and
freshman and sophomore and third as thony Wayne High School and then Dis- Wauseon. So, with some of these chang-
a junior. At last spring’s league meet At track meets, officials are respon- tricts at Bowling Green State University. es teams will be logging some more miles
she jumped 5’6” to break the league re- sible for setting the high jump bar at in- on the bus in hopes of making it to their
cord. “It’s very impressive,” said Swan- creasingly higher levels. For Julia, how- Changes were also made in Division ultimate destination, The Schottenstein
ton track coach Ryan Borer commenting ever, no one sets the bar higher for her III as Archbold, Delta, Evergreen, and Center at The Ohio State University.
on Julia’s list of track accomplishments. than Julia herself. Swanton will be part of the District at
Central Catholic High School with their Nate can be reached at
Bill can be reached at tournament play beginning at either [email protected]
[email protected]
Stryker Cross Country Awards Night

Bryan Bowler Hickey Breaks
Record To Start The Season

PHOTO PROVIDED

CROSS COUNTRY POSTSEASON AWARDS … (Front) Emanuel Vilanueva-First
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Swanton High School Announces
Athletic Hall Of Fame Details

PHOTO PROVIDED The 20th annual Swanton Athletic b. Athletic Trainer/ Team physician
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will c. Head/Assistant athletic director
NEW RECORD ... Dani broke the Bryan Lanes girls house record on Saturday, No- take place this year on Saturday March These candidates must be retired
vember 18, during the Saturday morning high school league. She bowled a 710 se- 24th, 2018. The ceremony itself will from the system for two years.
ries for 3 games (265, 222, 223). The record was previously held by Carlina Miller, take place at Swanton High School fol-
obtained in 2009 with a 702 series. lowed by an adults only reception held new3. Special Category
at the Hawks Nest at Valleywood Golf a. Need not be a graduate of Swan-
Club for the 2018 Class and Swanton ton High School
Community. A ticket is required for
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All nominations are due no later ii. Contest Personnel (clock keeper,
than January 15th, 2018. Anyone scorer, chains, etc.)
wishing to submit a nomination should All nominees will be kept in the ac-
do so using the following criteria. tive file for five votes, at which time the
nominee will be removed from consid-
1. Former Swanton High School eration. Should the same person be
male/female athlete or outstanding nominated again they will remain in
team that demonstrated athletic suc- the active file for another cycle of five
cess or significant contributions in the votes.
area of athletics. Or someone who has Please Address letters to:
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Delta Lady Panthers Pull Away Late To Defeat Swanton

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Boys: Defiance 2235 Wauseon 2223; Girls: Wauseon 2160 Defiance 1822
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Girls Varsity Basketball the win on the road. Edon was hurt by Winter 2017 Sports Schedules
November 24th, 2017 turnovers and free throw shooting as
they were guilty of 22 turnovers and December 1-7
Fayette 50 Hilltop 30 were just 10-22 from the charity stripe.
The Lady Eagles opened their sea- Haley Doehrmann led Stryker with 19 BASKETBALL (BOYS) (Dec 5) Fayette @ North Central
son with a win in league play against points followed by Emma Grime with (Dec 1) Bryan @ Ottawa Glandorf (Dec 5) Montpelier @ Hilltop
the Hilltop Lady Cadets. Fayette out- 12. The Lady Bombers top scorer was (Dec 5) Tinora @ Stryker
scored the visitors 17-6 in the fourth Arianna Howard with 15 and Claire (Dec 1) Delta @ Ottawa Hills (Dec 5) Wayne Trace @ Bryan
quarter to blow open what had been Radabaugh added 11 points. Stryker (Dec 1) Eastside @ Edgerton (Dec 7) Hilltop @ Montpelier
a close game through the first three came out on top in a competitive JV (Dec 7) Swanton @ Evergreen
quarters. Freshman Trista Fruchey led game 27-21. (Dec 1) Edon @ Hilltop BOWLING
the way for Fayette with 22 points, in- (Dec 1) Evergreen @ North Central (Dec 1) Bryan @ Evergreen
cluding a 4/5 effort at the foul line and Other Scores:
Addyson Bentley chipped in 10 points Pettisville d. North Central 42-36 (Dec 1) Fayette @ Pettisville (Dec 1) Delta @ Liberty Center
for the Eagles. Hilltop was paced by JV Scores: (Dec 1) Montpelier @ Stryker (Dec 1) Wauseon @ Swanton
Kodi Brenner and Emmi Ryan with Stryker d. Edon 27-21 (Dec 2) Archbold @ Wauseon (Dec 2) Bryan @ Norton Panther
eight points apiece. Delta d. Swanton 33-20 (Dec 2) Edgerton @ Stryker
Eastside d. Montpelier 37-16 (Dec 2) Emmanuel Christian @ Challenge
Eastside 48 Montpelier 32 (Dec 4) Bryan @ Wauseon
Montpelier was hampered by turn- November 25th, 2017 Hilltop (Dec 4) Evergreen @ Tinora
overs all night as the Lady Locos (Dec 2) Montpelier @ Hicksville (Dec 4) Swanton @ Delta
committed 35 for the game as they Stryker 41 Holgate 32
dropped their season opener at home. After finding themselves in a 15-6 (Dec 2) Swanton @ Otsego SWIN & DIVE
Eastside raced out to a 16-9 lead after hole after the opening quarter, the (Dec 2) Tinora @ Pettisville (Dec 2) Bryan @ Fostoria
the first quarter and then built their Lady Panthers chipped away at the (Dec 5) Genoa @ Wauseon (Dec 5) Ayersville @ Bryan
lead to 34-17 at halftime. Halie Rose Holgate lead including holding the (Dec 7) St. John’s @ Wauseon
was Montpelier’s leading scorer with Lady Tigers to zero points in the fourth (Dec 5) Swanton @ Lake
three buckets from beyond the 3-point quarter for the non-league victory. (Dec 7) Edgerton @ Archbold WRESTLING
line to contribute to her 11 points on Haley Doehrmann finished with 18 (Dec 7) Hilltop @ Montpelier (Dec 1) Evergreen @ Derr Memorial
the night. Marley Eich was the top re- points, all coming in the second half, (Dec 7) North Central @ Fayette
bounder for the Lady Locomotives with and Brittney Haines hit for ten points Tournament (Northwood)
12. to lead the Stryker comeback. The (Dec 7) Pettisville @ Edon (Dec 2) Archbold @ Cory-Rawson
Lady Panthers had a solid night at the BASKETBALL (GIRLS) (Dec 2) Ayersville/Whitmer @ Delta
Delta 53 Swanton 38 foul line converting 9/11 for 82% to
It was an early season showdown of go with their outstanding defense that (Dec 1) Wauseon @ Archbold (Dec 2) Duals @ Swanton
two of the teams expected to contend saw them not only shutout Holgate in (Dec 2) Edon @ Bryan (Dec 2) Bryan/Edgerton @ Montpelier
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on the night but it was Delta control- season by jumping out in front of the (Dec 4) Tinora @ Hilltop
ling the boards with a 19-10 advan- Lady Aces 20-12 after the first quar- (Dec 5) Ayersville @ Delta
tage in offensive rebounds that led ter and cruising to the win. The Lady (Dec 5) Edon @ Pettisville
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The male Athlete of the Week is The female Athlete of the Week
Archbold quarterback Gabe Peters- is Fayette basketball player Trista
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Coach Tyler Downing, Varsity Coach Tim Morr, Trista Fruchey, Rhys Ruger, Jensyn Robinson, Addisyn Bentley, Travis Downing, Kyla Berg, Kendra Ellis, Dakota
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Sports Preview EAGLESWINTER FAYETTE2017-18 Williams&FultonCounty

PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHINSON, STAFF

FAYETTE VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL … (Front) Trey Keefer, Clayton Pheils, Grant Reinking, Porter Maginn, Caden Colegrove, Manager Wyatt Mitchell, (Back) Fresh-
men Coach Ryan Colegrove, JV Coach Matt Maginn, Karrsen Schaffner, Noah Brinegar, Travis Wagner, Jose Aguilar, Tanner Lemley, Varsity Coach Todd Mitchell,
Manager Willow Mitchell, Manager Shane Maginn.

Good Luck

Eagles

Fayette
Athletic Boosters

FAYETTE JV BOYS BASKETBALL … (Front) Manager, Shane Maginn, Philip Whiteside, Stephen Munguia, Noah
Bingman, Jake Myers, Tanner Wagner, Manager Wyatt Mitchell, Manager Willow Mitchell (Back) JV Coach Matt
Maginn, Caden Colegrove, Tanner Lemley, Marcus Asbury, Jose Augilar, Brett Merillat, Tyrese Pearson, Fresh-
men Coach Ryan Colegrove.

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field, Tanner Wagner, Tyrese Pearson, Manager Wyatt Mitchell (Back) Freshmen Coach Ryan Colegrove, Philip
Whiteside, Brayden Herman, Joel Pilbeam, Addisen Lichtenwald, Manager Willow Mitchell. Best Of Luck Athletes!

Northwest Ohio’s Sporting
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FAYETTE VARSITY CHEERLEADERS … (Front) Bi- FAYETTE JV CHEERLEADERS … (Front) Rayn Bing-

1495 N. Shoop Ave., Wauseon • 419-335-1717anca Bussing, Mia Sanford, Madalynn Wilson, (Back) ham, Caylin Busse, Tessa DeCant (Back) Madison
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PETTISVILLE VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL … (Front) Manager Gabe Hahn, Graeme Jacoby, Jaret Rychener,
Landon Roth, Dillion King, Justin Rupp, Sam Rychener, Manager Jack Leppelmeier, Manager Luke Horning,
(Back) Coach Michael Schrock, Mitchell Avina, Eli Grieser, Canidate Vickery, Logan Rufenacht, Detric Yoder,
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PETTISVILLE VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL … (Front) Manager Keira Waldvogel, Manager Jordan Skates, Good Luck
Sami Tilley, Nichole Foor, Kendal Pursel, Manager Elizabeth Sauder, Manager Olivia Miller, (Back) Head Coach Blackbirds!
Jason Waldvogel, Bekah Liechty, Elizabeth Beck, Heather Sauder, Morgan Leppelmeier, Danielle King, Brandi
Schnitkey, Jessica McWatters, Mikayla Graber, Coach Charles Nofziger.

GOOD LUCK BLACKBIRDS

PETTISVILLE JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL … (Front) Manager Tobin King, Josh Horning, Joel Flory, Caleb Keim, Best Of Luck Athletes!
Issac Reynolds, Elias Rash, Manager Karter Zachrich, (Back) JV Coach Michael Schrock, Mitchell Avina, Josh
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King, Brayden Barrett, Manager Lincoln Aeschliman, (Back) Freshman Coach Chad Aeschliman, Ben Morris,
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF ARCHBOLD SCHOOLS

ARCHBOLD VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL … (Front) Managers Jacob Hurst, Lucas Dominique, Colten Beaverson, Jayden Seiler, (Middle) Cash Gericke, Travis Ziegler,
Austin Wiemken, Rigo Ramos, Kaiden Bedsole, Brice Williams, Caleb Wooley, (Back) Head Coach Doug Krauss, Jeron Williams, Eli Miller, Elijah Zimmerman, Hunter
Beaverson, AJ Mahnke, Coach Mike Kennedy, Coach Joe Frank.

LETS GO
BLUESTREAKS

ARCHBOLD JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL … (Front) Matthew Gladieux, Ethan Hagans, Cory Erbskorn, Desmond Entenman’s Flooring & More, INC.
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Austin Roth, Kobe Kennedy, (Back) Jacob Walters, Parker Vondeylen, Antonio Cruz, Noah Gomez, Kenny Wil-
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Good Luck
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF ARCHBOLD SCHOOLS & CAPTURED BY NATE CALVIN, STAFF

ARCHBOLD WRESTLING … (Front) Gavin Seiler, Marco Garcia, Ezekiel Miller, Carson Meyer, Logan Moore, Andrew Francis, Shane Eicher, (Middle) Gibson Burkholder,
Dawson Liechty, Reed Krueger, Owen Roehrig, Caleb Ranzau, Joshua Nofziger, Jonathan Yoder, Juan Garcia, Zach Rocha, (Back) Mason Babcock, Nibel Welch-Rose,
Brennan Short, Trevor Short, Kasyn Graham, Anthony Gonzalez, Colton Soles, Gavin Grime, Austin Baker.

ARCHBOLD VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL … (Front) Managers Alayna Perez, Jenae Kinsman, Rayne Kinsman, Noah Burkholder, Gabby Rodriguez, Norah Ruffer,
(Middle) Kamryn Hostetler, Sophie Hubby, Kayla Boettger, Faith Wyse, Emie Peterson, Blair Bucklew, Gabby Nofziger, (Back) JV Coach Sarah Wyse, Coach Ryan Hold-
greve, Andi Peterson, Naomi Rodriguez, Lily Krieger, Leah Hall, Brooke Kohler, Head Coach Brian Ziegler, Coach Char Sharp. Missing: Coach Jesse Fidler.

ARCHBOLD JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL … (Front) Managers Alayna Perez, Jenae Kinsman, Noah Burkholder,
Rayne Kinsman, Gabby Rodriguez, Norah Ruffer, (Middle) Lucia Rodriguez, Kamryn Hudson, Alyssa McCoy,
Delaney Garrow, Hadley Galvan, Kylie Sauder, (Back) Kayla Boettger, Macy Peterson, Kiera Gensler, Naomi
Rodriguez, Lyndsay Gladieux, Faith Wyse, Sophie Hubby.

Best Of Luck Athletes!

Northwest Ohio’s Sporting
Goods Headquarters!

ARCHBOLD BASKETBALL CHEERLEADING … (Front) Lily Delgado, Hannah Bowers, Elizabeth Schmucker, Molly

1495 N. Shoop Ave., Wauseon • 419-335-1717Conway, Cassie Hayes, (Middle) Olivia Smith, Jadyn Fenstermaker, Lani Bowers, Autumn Cornell, (Back) Emma

Dowdy, Kaitlyn Waidelich, Zoe Castillo, Madalyn Rose, Tamiya Rose.

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Sports PreviewWINTER2017-18 Williams&FultonCounty HILLTOP

Cadets

PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHINSON, STAFF

VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL ... (Front) Skyler Butterfield, Sam Shilling, Austin Schaffner, Kohl Collins, Joel Sauber, Jestin Maddox, (Back) Varsity Assistant Kevin
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Sports PreviewWINTER2017-18 Williams&FultonCounty HILLTOP

Cadets

PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHENSON, STAFF

VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL ... (Front) Hannah Riley, Taryn Grant, Kodi Brenner, Sara Barnum, Americus Maddox, (Middle) Morgan Norden, Alisha Bauer, Kara
Brown, Johnnie Roth, Audrey Funkhouser, Becca Miller, Morgyn Siegel, (Back) Kennadi McCain, Katie Geis, Emmi Ryan, Lillis-Ann Duckworth, Kendall Roth, Braylee
Spires. Missing from photo: Varsity Coach Bill Geis, Arleigh VanArsdalen.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL ... (Front) Kennadi McCain, Katie Geis, Alisha Bauer, Americus Maddox, Lillis-Ann VARSITY CHEERLEADERS ... (Front) Aubrie Calvin,
Duckworth, (Back) JV Coach Kelly Colon, Hannah Riley, Taryn Grant, Sara Barnum, Kodi Brenner, Braylee Emma Dill, Veronica Nichols, Zoe Bauer, (Back) Kay-
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Sports Preview EAGLESWINTER NORTHCENTRAL2017-18 Williams&FultonCounty

NORTH CENTRAL JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL … (Front) Manager Maddie Zimmer-
man, (Middle) Riley Brown, Maizie Zimmerman, Kendee Hollstein, Kyleigh Westfall,
NORTH CENTRAL JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL … (Front) Levi Williams, Derek Mor- Kristen Hickman, (Back) Sidney Bell, Taylor Fenicle, Ashlyn Helms, Makayla Mey-
ris, Manuel Cruz, Andrew Miller, Zayde VanAuken, (Back) Landon Patten, Alex ers, JV Coach Jamie Brown.
Lehsten, Michael Cummins.

PHOTOS BY TIM KAYES, STAFF

NORTH CENTRAL INDOOR TRACK … (Front) Madelynn Scott, Chloe Masters, Emma Zenz, Vada Lashaway, Kailey Siebeneck, Michelle Sierra, Stephanie Loney, (Back)
Evan Livengood, Evan Traxler, Koleman Faler, Coleton Beres, Joshua Wehrle, Coach Stewart, Skyler JoHantgen, Hunter Wilson, Blake Sakos, Zac Turner.

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NORTH CENTRAL VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL … (Front) Managers Gage Kidston, C.J. Fidler, Jake Turner, (Middle) Evan Munger, Josh Bailey, Jerry Weich, Keean
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NORTH CENTRAL LADY EAGLES’ VARSITY BASKETBALL ... (Front) Kailey Siebeneck, Allyson Fenicle, Erin Ryan, Payton Taylor, Manager Maddie Zimmerman, (Back)
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