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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4TH, 2018 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 10 EDITION 14

THIS WEEK IN Cultural Changes Behind Delta Schools’ Destination
Declines In Attendance Imagination Goes Global
TvHIELLAGE reporter Williams County Senior Centers

Fayette Village Council Hears By: James Pruitt By: Bill O’ Connell tary, middle school and high school. They
Reports On Water & Other THE VILLAGE REPORTER chose from a DI-provided list of seven
Projects At March Meeting THE VILLAGE REPORTER “Challenges” related to the six aforemen-
•••• With people living and tioned categories and began working on
National Car Care Month working longer, senior When visitors first step into the class- their ...
•••• centers are reporting a room of Delta Middle teacher Jane Foor,
North Central Elementary drop in attendance. The everything looks relatively normal, that is, CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
Third Quarter Awards topic of coming with ways until they glance to the left. There, against
•••• to attract retirees and the wall, looking completely out of place,
other older residents to is a display case with several shelves filled
Muehlfeld Places 4th In State their local senior center with trophies. Not sports trophies earned
FFA Public Speaking Contest was discussed by attend- through the blood sweat and tears of phys-
ees at Edon’s center and ical competition, but rather but trophies
•••• Williams County Com- won in competition with the mind, using
Engine 1965 Honors missioners. The commis- intelligence, ingenuity and resourceful-
Montpelier Class Of '65 sioners (Lew Hilkert and ness.
Terry Rummel) were there Williams County Commis- During school hours, Ms. Foor teaches
•••• as part of a monthly visit sioners hear from Depart- in the Talented and Gifted program which
Swanton Holds to a senior center in the ment of Aging Director includes English Language Arts and math,
Open House On Major county. Maggie Fisher at the Edon but when the dismissal bell rings her
Village Projects In 2018 Senior Center, March 22. classroom becomes the command center
The senior center is for Pike-Delta-York’s Destination Imagi-
•••• open to people 60 years Montpelier served 640 (an nation (DI) Program and she assumes her
Edgerton Mayor Grateful old and older for meals, average of 35 for the 18 role as the DI Coordinator.
For Workers' Action On fellowship and volunteer- days open in February.) As explained on their website, the Des-
ing. That means many West Unity served 278 (an tination Imagination program is a fun,
Failed Pump Station Baby Boomers (born be- average of 15 for the 18 hands-on system of learning that fosters
•••• tween 1946 and 1964). days open in February.) students’ creativity, courage and curiosity
Younger people may at- One special evening meal through open-ended academic Challenges
Fulton County To Release tend as well, but are not drew 66 people. in the fields of STEM (science, technol-
Funds For Archbold Work counted for statistical ogy, engineering and mathematics), fine
purposes, Department •Edgerton served 217 arts and service learning. Delta and Ms.
•••• of Aging Director Maggie (an average of 14 for the Foor became involved with DI in 1998 af-
Fayette Lions Club Fisher said. 15 days open in Febru-
Awards Scholarship ary.)
Another reason many
•••• attributed to lower atten- •Stryker served 194
Swanton Lions Club dance is the number of (an average of 12 for the
Holds Easter Egg Hunt grandparents taking care 15 days open in Febru-
of their grandchildren, ei- ary.)
•••• ther as babysitters or full-
Metamora Will Dedicate Park time parenting. A lack of •Edon served 176 (an
technology at the senior average of 12 for the 14
Bench To Sierah Joughin centers was also brought days open in February.)
up. Some attendees noted
it’s more difficult for cou- •Pioneer served 141 ter several years with Odyssey of the Mind,
ples to attend than it is for (an average of 9 for the 15 a conceptually similar program. Over the
S SReporter singles. days open in February.)
PORT years her students have collected enough
The numbers for meals Transportation had
WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION served at Williams County 653 regular trips, 186
Senior Centers in Febru- medical trips and 12 pass-
Archbold Bluestreaks Earn Hilltop Opens Season With ary. (Only attendees 60 port trips for low-income hardware in regional, state and global
Road Win At Edgerton 14-11 Win Over Edgerton and older are counted): riders. Home delivery had
3,568 meals in February
Bryan served 963 (an competitions to fill many trophy cases in
average of 53 for the 18 Lisa Seiler was also addition to the ones in her room.
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ON PAGE 26 days open in February.) promoted to Stryker site As rewarding as the trophies are for the DEMONSTRATION ... Joel Arroyo-Sierra
manager. demonstrates Just Droppin’ In Chal-
FCA Raises Funds ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ON PAGE 28 students, it is their participation in the lenge.
James can be reached at program, the unbridling of
Wauseon Marching Indians [email protected]
For Hurricane Relief Enjoy Successful 2017-2018 Season

By: Nate Calvin ed in the campaign, led by North Cen- The Marching Indians started the Competitions with the following results: their creativity and the op-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER tral who challenged the other schools to year with the largest enrollment in the OTTAWA GLANDORF CONTEST
raise $1,000. last 3 years. Pre-band camp was held Class B - 2nd Place
Last fall when Texas was devastat- at the High School with all first-year
ed by Hurricanes, namely the Houston The Huddles organized several differ- marchers and squad leaders putting in SWANTON MARCHING
area, the FCA office went into action and ent events to raise the money including an extra practice each day to become in- BAND CONTEST
issued a challenge. The FCA theme for charity games, selling cookies and root doctrinated to marching. Class B - Best Music
this year is “ONE” and all of the FCA beer floats, and wearing hats to school
Huddles in the Buckeye Border Area, just to name a few. Some local business Band Camp was held at Trine Uni-
which includes seven counties, were in Wauseon and Pioneer participated versity again. The Marching Indians en-
challenged to do something for someone by giving 10-15% of their sales on vari- joyed their time learning the new show,
else. ous dates. To this point, $11,500 have working on the standard stand tunes
been raised with the ultimate goal being and perfecting the Star-Spangled Ban-
The Huddles responded by raising $15,000. ner. The Marching Indians were able to
funds for hurricane relief in Texas from have an impromptu gathering and con-
October to April. Sixteen schools ac- Nate can be reached at cert on the practice field with the Gull
counting for 25 FCA Huddles participat- [email protected] Lake Marching Band (Michigan) playing
all the favorites such as Land of 1000
dances. The band enjoyed making new Class B - Best Visual - tied with Mau-
friends and sharing their common ex- mee
Edgerton High School Band periences with Gull Lake. Band camp Class B - Best General Effect portunity to showcase their
& Choir Take Trip To Chicago concluded with a preview performance Class B - 1st Place
of the new show and the updated pre- Overall Grand Champion
game show presented to family and Superior rating - 20th time state
friends along with Gull Lake Marching qualifier
Band. Unfortunately, Wauseon and 16
other bands around Ohio were not able
The Marching Indians performed in to compete at OMEA State Marching
the community at North Clinton Com- Band Finals due to weather conditions. abilities in competition that
munity Mennonite Church, Wauseon It was the same storm that caused so
Homecoming Parade, Wauseon Chili much damage here in Wauseon includ-
Cook-Off, the Wauseon Christmas Pa- ing the HS stadium and many homes
rade and the Swanton Cornfest. and neighborhoods. Student’s safety is
of the highest importance and while we
The Marching Indians joined with fel- are certainly disappointed at this lost
low Wauseon Music students, parents, chance, we appreciate that everyone seems to motivate and in-
and community members in the Donut demonstrated high class and control un-
Booth at the Fulton County Fair to raise der what were very difficultly decisions.
funds to assist the Music programs at We offer special thanks to our Wauseon
the Wauseon Exempted Village Schools. Bus drivers that so carefully and profes-
Thank you to ALL who purchased Music newsionally got everyone to and from Day-
Booster Donuts!! We appreciate you! spire them the most. “Des-
ton safely and without incident.
Six band students were selected to The Marching Indians concluded
perform in the BGSU High School Honor their marching season March 14, 2018
Band Festival held at BGSU on Novem- with a trip to the most magical place on
ber 18. Sixteen middle school band stu- earth – Walt Disney World. The March-
dents participated in this year’s Fulton ing Indians attended a clinic at Walt
County Middle School Honors Festival Disney World and were the marching
held at Fayette MS on November 16. band that ushered in the “Disney Festi-
PHOTO PROVIDED val of Fantasy” Parade. According to the
WINDY CITY ... Edgerton High School Band & Choir students took a trip to Chicago The Marching Indians performed Chaperone reports the band was well re- tination Imagination lets
on March 24th, 25th, & 26th. They visited the John Shedd Aquarium, The Field their show “Bach, Beethoven, and the ceived by the parade onlookers.
Museum, Millennium Park, Rainforest Café, John Hancock Center/360 Chicago, Boys – The “Classical Mystery Tour”” at Despite our challenges with drill
Water Tower Place, Medieval Times, Museum of Science & Industry, and the Al- 2 OMEA State Marching Band Qualifier writers throughout the season forcing
banese Candy Store. They also participated in a band clinic at the VanderCook us to delay completion of our show the
College of Music, and attended a performance by the Blue Man Group at the Briar students came together and worked ex-
Street Theatre. Students on the trip were Patrick Rendelman, Mathias Shepler, tra hard when everything was finally
Adam Vermillion, Connor Cook, Heather Vollmer, Aislinn Trejo, Lydia Elliott, Al- completed. Due to their commitment to
lie Herman, Haley Minck, Melody Cheek, Toby Jaggers, Kellie Bleikamp, Crimson toenacmEexaacglnuadsiinvPeRelysIDtaaEtb,liosuhrtbhaeinrdhwigahs able to you be free with who you
Feeley, Meghan Tackett, Emalee Combs, Jordan Warner, Hannah Warner, McK- excellence. level of
enna Ricketts, Brenna Whitman, Madissen Fritch, Tyler Font, Shane Kellogg, Kaleb
Tingle, and Kaden Steele.

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creativity is a large part of
what DI is all about. It may
be defined as “outside the
box” thinking but, as Ally
Life Changing Realities Annual Mission Trip Sprow, an eighth grader
To The Dominican Changes Lives who is now in her fifth year
of the program proudly ex-
claimed, “There is no box.”
Her statement fits well into
By: Timothy Kays the DI motto, “If it does not
THE VILLAGE REPORTER say can’t, then you can.”
For this year’s competi-
Ten members of the Life PHOTOS BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF
Changing Realities Fellow- tion, The Delta DI program HEADED TO GLOBALS ... Morghyn Tippens, (Front)
ship (LCRF) packed their had 12 teams involved in Anthony Pelton, Alex Brown, Will Brown, Trevor
bags in late February for three age groups, elemen- Nowak.
their annual mission trip
to the Dominican Repub- Millcreek West Unity School Board
lic. Departing February 24 Names Worline As Superintendent
and returning March 3, the
team expanded out beyond Pro Tem, Replacing Larry Long
the leper colony where they
normally served, but the By: James Pruitt
work was still crucial. THE VILLAGE REPORTER

“We went to an area Millcreek-West Unity Schools Board of Education met in special session Feb. 27 and
called Nigua City,” said co- made a decision about the Superintendent Larry Long's position.
ordinator Eric Patterson.
“That’s the area that we’ve Elementary School Principal Laurie Worline was named Superintendent pro tem.
been, but we didn’t go to Board President Heather Jones said the matter is being dealt with internally and did
that specific area. Actually, not comment further.
this one was a little further
away from ... James can be reached at [email protected]

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Local Obituaries

Roman Dominique (2001 - 2018) Paul Shaffer (1925 - 2018) Shirley Brandeberry (1935 - 2018)

(Junior At Fayette Local Schools) (Member of the United States Navy) (Member of Montpelier Eagles Auxiliary)

Roman Tyson Domi- Paul W. Shaffer, of N. Shirley Mae Brande-
nique, 17, of rural West Main St., Waldron, died at berry, 83, of Montpelier
Unity, OH, died unex- his home Thursday morn- passed away Tuesday eve-
pectedly March 26, 2018. ing, March 29, 2018, a ning at her home. She
Born January 15, 2001, day after turning age 93. was born on January 4,
in Wauseon, he was the Born March 28, 1925 in 1935 in Montpelier to L.J.
son of Trent Tyson and Montgomery, MI, he was and Ila Mae (Winzeler) Apt.
Angelique (Stambaugh) the son of the late Harry Shirley graduated from
Dominique. C. and Magnolia (Royer) Montpelier High School in
Shaffer. 1955. She married Rich-
Roman was currently a Paul proudly served his ard Brandeberry and he
Junior enrolled at Fayette country as a member of preceded her in death in
Local Schools. There he the United States Navy 2015. Shirley was a life-
was a member of the FFA, from 1944 until his hon- time member of the Mont-
was a percussion leader orable discharge in 1946. pelier Eagles Auxiliary. At
in band, once served as He married Joyce L. Day one time she worked at 50
secretary of his Class of VETERAN on January 17, 1951, in Corp in West Unity and was a bookkeeper for her hus-
2019, and played golf in junior high. He was active in Fremont, IN, and she sur- band’s business, J.J.D. Tool Co. in Montpelier.
his 4-H group, Franklin Blue Ribbons, where he was vives. She is survived by her two daughters, Deb S. Hale
recently elected treasurer. He enjoyed showing show A farmer, Paul worked for Howard Laser in Waldron and Susan A. Lutz both of Montpelier; four grand-
pigs, and in 2014, he earned third place at the Ohio for over 37 years. He also worked 14 years at the for- children, nine great grandchildren; and two brothers,
State Fair. mer Kustom Fit in Pioneer, OH, where he later retired. Richard L. Apt of Montpelier and Charles (Carol Radi-
An outdoorsman at heart, Roman enjoyed hunting, He enjoyed gardening, deer hunting, and softball. He can) Apt of Bryan.
fishing, golfing, landscaping, and ATV and snowmobile was an avid Detroit Tigers fan, and his death occurred Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, hus-
riding. He was a lover of animals, and had a loving on the day of the 2018 season home opener. band, son Michael Brandeberry, brother Donald Apt
companion in his bulldog, Oliver. Since the young age Surviving in addition to his wife of 67 years, Joyce, and grandson Jeremiah Hale.
of 9, Roman greatly aspired to serve his country as a are three sons, Robin (Margaret) Shaffer of Edon, OH, Memorial contributions may be made to Evergreen
member of the United States Army. Lyle (Carol) Shaffer of Waterloo, IN, and Scott (Corena) Manor Nursing Home Activity Fund. Condolences can
Surviving to mourn his sudden loss in addition to Shaffer of Alvordton, OH; four daughters, Eileen Shaf- be left at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com
his parents, Trent and Angie, are his sister, Ashton fer of Fayette, OH, Rebecca (Alan) Stiverson of Hud- ADDITIONAL OBITUARIES ON PAGE 3
Dominique at home; maternal grandparents, Mary son, Teresa Fuller of Edon, and Linda (Carlos) Grubbs
Nofzinger of Winter Haven, FL and Hal Stambaugh of of Hillsdale; three brothers, Carl Shaffer of Hillsdale, Reporter
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West Unity; maternal great-grandfather Richard Du- sdale; two sisters, Marcille Carter of Holiday City, OH
pont of Defiance; maternal aunts and uncles, Jenny and Lille Junge of Holgate, OH; 30 grandchildren; nu- YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE FOR WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY, OHIO
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paternal aunts and uncles, Michelle Bingman of West In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
Unity, Patty Pinnette of Kunkle, Randy Dominique of by two brothers, Charles and Loren; three sisters, Hel-
Fayette, Bobby (Debbie) Dominique of Katy, TX, and en, Mary and Margie; and one grandson.
Rick Dominique of West Unity; and numerous cousins Memorial contributions are suggested to the family to
and extended family and friends. aid with final expenses. Friends can share memories
He was preceded in death by a brother, Drake Ty- and words of comfort with the family online at www.
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ton Manor in Wauseon where he had been a resident his siblings, Caitlyn, Kylie balanced format. “The Village Reporter” makes every effort to stay neu-
for several years. and Logan Pinson; grand- tral in political and other debatable issues. It is the desire of the com-
parents, Connie Fleury, pany to print facts and allow our readers to process information, draw-
Jim was born in Toledo to the late Le Roy M. Gerry (Ronda) Fleury, Joe ing their own opinions.
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Along with his parents, he was preceded in death a four year varsity starter in soccer; where he received print weeks during the summer and one non print week around the
by his brother, Le Roy Thompson of Portland, OR and many awards including, coach award for “Mr. Hustle” and holidays.
sister-in-law, Daisy Thompson. most valuable defense player. He will always be remem-
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Mrs. Knight was a gradu-
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undergraduate and mas- Marathon, Walmart
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in Fort Wayne, Indiana. FAYETTE Circle K, Dollar General
She taught kindergarten
in the Edon Northwest Circle K, Main Stop, PIONEER/HOLIDAYCITY
School System, retiring in Dollar General Main Stop, Village Market,
2005, with thirty-six years of service. She was a mem- ARCHBOLD
ber of the Edon United Methodist Church where she Valero, Dollar General,
was a longtime member of the choir. She also enjoyed Super Value, Hutch’s Marathon,
playing the piano, painting and basket weaving and EDON / BLAKESLEE
attending all kinds of sporting events that involved Rite Aid, Circle K,
her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dollar General, Pop Shop Slattery
Mary Elaine Knight was born on May 24, 1936, in Shamrock
Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of Elmer H. “Joe” and DELTA LYONS
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on February 14, 1955, in Edon and he preceded her SWANTON
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(James) Steffen, of Waterloo, Indiana, Deborah (Earl) Ace Automotive,
Mutzfeld, of Hamilton, Ann (Frank) Charlton, of Fre- TMart
mont, Indiana, and Cynthia (Jeff) Word, of Edon; one Main Stop, BRYAN
son, Charles A. Knight, of Edon; fifteen grandchildren, Circle K, Circle K, Main Stop,
Chanel and Reed Steffen, Stephanie (Jamie) Hunt, Dollar General, Rowes, Fountain City Ice House,
Brandon (Jamie) Cox, Brian Cox, Tracy (Travis) Yontz, Millers New Market, Dollar General, Walmart
Chadd (Colleen) Myers, Jarrod (Sherry) Charlton, Jes- Two Brothers Market, Phil’s One Stop
sica Charlton, Branigan Word, Lindsay (Kaleb) Pres- Rings Pharmacy
ley, Christie (Steve) Trueluck, Brent Mutzfeld, and Lee
Bard; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great- PETTISVILLE
grandchildren; and two sisters, Jean Love, of Medina, Sunday’s Market
Ohio, and Ellie (Rex) Smith, of Bryan, Ohio. She was
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Obits CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE

(Continued) Delta Schools’ Destination ...

Dr. Yoshinori Tokunaga (1932- 2018) projects in October to be ready for the regional compe- will be comprised of over 8,000 students from 47
tition in February. As part of each Challenge, a team states and 17 countries including China, Brazil, Tur-
(Member of First Presbyterian Church) must develop a story line and perform a skit to help key and Qatar.
explain how they approached and worked through the
Dr. Yoshinori “Joe” task. The qualifying Delta teams, which received tro-
Tokunaga, 85 years, of phies and medals, include Dead Fish Don’t Swim in
Bryan passed away on One of the more interesting Challenges taken on Third Place with Anthony Pelton, Morghyn Tippens,
Thursday, March 29, by a middle school team was from the Engineering Trevor Nowak, Will Brown and Alex Brown. Dincred-
2018 at Bridge Hospice category called “Just Droppin’ In.” Explained and ible Droppers in Second Place with Evelyn Demaline,
Care Center, Findlay. Dr. demonstrated by sixth-grader Joel Arroyo-Sierra, it Ethan Huffman, Logan Ringle, Kyla Risner, Nathan
Joe Tokunaga was born involved designing and building a small structure out Elliot, Jadon Lohman and Alex York. Just Droppin’
March 30, 1932 in Ku- of balsa wood and glue then placing a platform on In in Second Place with Joel Arroyo-Sierra, Leigh Mor-
mamoto City, Japan. He top of the structure followed by dropping five-pound ris, Wesley Dunford, Kaitlyn Warner, Alana Hardesty
was a graduate of Kuma- free-weights onto the platform, one at a time, until the and Alissa Elliot. And Captain Crunch and the Cereal
moto Medical School. Dr. structure collapsed. At the Regional level, the weights Cillers in First Place with Ally Sprow, Kalvin Tenney,
Joe Tokunaga began his were dropped from a height of 12” then raised to 24” Ashley Creps, and Alexa Tenney.
career as a surgeon in Ja- at the State level. When Joel and his teammates com-
pan. He moved to Bryan pete at the Global level the height will be 36”. The Delta contingent that will head to Knoxville in
and began working for May will form a rather large procession with Ms. Foor
Community Hospitals and Of the 12 teams Delta sent to Regionals, six fin- in the lead. She has taken so many teams to that des-
Wellness Center, Bryan Hospital, as the Director of Pa- ished first and qualified for the State competition held tination over the years she could probably navigate the
thology in September 1982 and retired in July 2009. in Mount Vernon on March 24th. All six teams per- trip in her sleep. Imagine that.
He married Yuko Mary Kihara on March 24, 1963 formed well and four teams qualified for the Global
in Japan, and she preceded him in death on Janu- Finals which will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee from Bill can be reached at
ary 24, 2005. Dr. Joe Tokunaga was a member of the May 23rd to May 26th. The competition in Knoxville [email protected]
First Presbyterian Church, Bryan, and the Interna-
tional Friendship Club. Practicing medicine was his Fayette Village Council Hears Reports On
true passion in life and he considered it his hobby. In
his free time, he enjoyed golfing and walking. Water & Other Projects At March 28th Meeting
Surviving are his two daughters, Masami (Kevin)
Maggard of Naperville, Illinois and Claire (Rob) Hughes By: Timothy Kays tions for DARE training for Sergeant Bill McConnell.
of Findlay, Ohio; four grandchildren, Ashley and Chloe She was also given approval for an overnight stay for
Hughes of Findlay, Ohio, Austin Maggard with the THE VILLAGE REPORTER an upcoming symposium in Dublin. Council agreed to
Peace Corp in Africa and Alyssa Maggard of Chicago, the payment of bills totaling $36,738.85.
Illinois, and one brother, Masanori Tokunaga of Ku- Members of the Fayette Village Council convened in
mamoto City, Japan. Dr. Joe Tokunaga was preceded regular session on the evening of March 28. Village Solicitor Tom Thompson reported that he
in death by his wife, Yuko Mary, and one sister, Hiroko had been in contact with Blue Line Solutions to dis-
Tokunaga. Village Administrator, Genna Biddix, reported that cuss requested changes to a proposed agreement with
In lieu of floral tributes, the family suggests that Bergren Associates, Incorporated, had been in town the village. “They were more receptive to my proposed
those planning an expression of sympathy to consider several days over the last two weeks performing the changes than I anticipated,” he said. “They seemed
a memorial contribution be made to First Presbyterian electrical work, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) instal- very eager to want to implement the system.”
Church, 506 Oxford Drive, Bryan, Ohio, 43506. lation, pressure transmitter installation, and teleme-
try programming work for the new back-up pressure Blue Line Solutions offers a program for traffic
Charles Phillips (1938 - 2018) controls that were approved by Council a few months speed control centered around the DragonCam sys-
back. The VFD allows for control one of the high ser- tem. According to the company, The DragonCam is the
(Founder & Owner of Phillips Plumbing & Heating) vice pumps at the water plant, which will help to main- only photo speed laser that is used by an officer and
tain pressure and feed water into distribution in the is designed to allow the officer to either conduct a nor-
Charles Curtis “Sonny” Phillips, 80, of rural Fay- event that the water tower is taken out of commission mal traffic stop or capture the speeding violation with
ette, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, at for any length of time. the attached camera. The International Association of
his home, following a short battle with cancer. Born Chiefs of Police-certified laser enables the officer to use
March 3, 1938 in Waldron, MI, he was a son of the late The pressure transmitter allows for easy interpreta- discretion to make decisions, unlike other automatic
Howard and Eugenia (Lester) Phillips. He married Bar- tion for the operators by converting the signals from photo speed systems.
bara A. Beaverson on October 11, 1958, in Waldron, the tower to PSI via telemetry programming, versus
and she survives. having to calculate the PSI when trying to operate the While similar in principle to the standard photo ra-
VFD. The VFD project was only one of three that are in dar systems that have been in use for over 20 years,
Sonny was the founder and longtime owner of C. the works with Bergren at this time. The Remote Ter- this system is not an automatic ‘pole-cam’ operation,
Phillips Plumbing and Heating in Fayette, a business minal Unit replacement at the well field and the Main rather an officer witnessed-officer engaged, laser en-
he was proud to eventually manage alongside two of Sewage Pump Station Control replacement are projects forcement device. “Someone has to be there to operate
his sons. Prior to his self-employment, he worked in still to come. the system,” Thompson explained.
the construction of the Waldron and Litchfield school
buildings, and also for Fred Armstrong’s heating and The Maumee Valley Planning Organization (MVPO) The company provides everything, including the pay
plumbing business for 10 years. notified the village that Community Development Block for the officer using the device, and the village collects
Grant (CDBG) funds were released to the County Com- a percentage of the fines. The village pays for putting
Surviving in addition to his wife of over 59 years, missioners for the Water Tower recoating project, and the officer on the road, and the benefits afforded to a
Barbara, are a daughter, Kathy (Richard) Miller of Fay- the Park fence replacement projects. The village was Fayette Police Officer. No agreements have been made
ette; three sons, Steve (Barbara) Phillips, Curt (Kriss awarded the full amount of the engineer’s estimate for between the company and the village, and legislations
Rashley) Phillips, and Jason (Tarra) Phillips, all of Fay- each project, $38,400 for the Water Tower project, and being drafted in Columbus might hinder the process
ette; a brother, Richard (Patricia) Phillips of Delta; sis- $31,000 for the Park fence project. further.
ter, Deb (Mel) Schaedler of Waldron; and eight beloved
grandchildren, Ashley, David, MaKayla, Kody, Harley, According to Sandy Kessler at the MVPO, both Council adjourned into executive session for the
Sonny, Shelby, and Tori. of these projects fall under the dollar guideline that discussion of potential promotions or appointments in
would require the village to hold a formal bid process. the police department, with no action taken.
In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in The MVPO will do their due diligence and try to obtain
death by a son in infancy; a brother, Robert Phillips; three quotes for each project, as the MVPO will be han-
and four sisters, Jean Beaverson, Leora Clark, Eleanor Timothy can be reached at
New, and Ann Walker.
dling most of the administration of these projects. [email protected]
The family will receive friends for visitation at the
Eagle Funeral Home in Fayette on Wednesday, April 4, Ms. Biddix reminded Council that she was appoint-
from 2-5 p.m., and also on Thursday, April 5, from 2-8 ed as the Local Update of Census Addresses Operation
p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 6, (LUCA) Liaison in 2017, and reported that the village
at 11:00 a.m. at the Lauber Hill Reformed Mennonite has now received the paper maps and electronic data
Church near Archbold with James Basinger officiating. from the U.S. Census Bureau that will be needed in or-
Burial will follow in the church cemetery. der to complete what will be a complex review process. Williams County Humane Society

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial do- In lieu of taking a trip to the Census District for train-
nations in honor of Sonny be given to benefit Great ing (in Philadelphia), Ms. Biddix participated in a we- HARBOR
Lakes Caring Hospice, Fayette Fire Department, or a binar training last week. With the training completed,
charity of the donor’s choice. Friends can share mem- she will start the review process, and has 120 days to Harbor is a female,
ories and words of comfort with the family online at complete her review, from the time the maps and elec- pit bull mix who is about
www.eaglefuneralhomes.com. tronic data were received on March 2, 2018. 4-6 years of age. She
was found stray Feb-
Salon Specials She said that the village should be able to complete ruary 24th on County
the process in house, and should not have to hire an Road M in West Unity,
Marie Miller Hair Stylist & Nail Tech outside firm like some cities and villages are opting to so we do not know much
do. If she begins the review process and believes that about her. She is very
419-519-2112 call or text for appointment she will need additional help, she do have the author- sweet and mild man-
Manicures - Gel Polish $18 Pedicures - w/polish $25 ity to appoint a ‘reviewer’, as long as whomever is ap- nered. Harbor knows how to sit and seems to
pointed goes through the proper approval process with be house broke- shes had very few accidents in
Color $35 and up Highlights $40 and up the Census Bureau in order to work on the project. her kennel. She seems friendly with humans of
Haircut - Men’s $10 Women’s $15 Kid’s $5-$10 by age all ages and has shown no aggression towards
All information provided to the village by the US the other dogs in the kennel. Harbor’s adoption
Perms $40 and up Wax $5 and up Census Bureau is privacy protected, and must be re- fee is $180.00 with an approved application!
Hair Fashions 419-485-4968 turned upon completion of the project as it is illegal to
use this data for any other purposes. “I won’t be able
322 W. Main, Montpelier, Ohio to talk about specifically what we have, what they’ve
Like my page on FB: Hairdresser and Nail Technician by Marie Exp: 4/28/2018 given us, or what I need to return to them unless you For more information, call or visit the Williams County
are a part of the actual process,” Ms. Biddix explained. Humane Society at 09464 County Road 13, Bryan, Ohio
“So, unless I appoint somebody else to help me with it, 43506, (419) 636-2200. The cost of adoption also includes
I can’t talk about what it is that they’ve given me.” the pet’s spay or neuter, disease testing, updating of shots,
flea and parasite treatments.

Once the village review process is complete, the
Census Bureau will perform their review, which they
anticipate they will be
done in the summer 2019.
If they have any com-
ments or dispute anything
changed by the village
during their review, it will
be addressed at that time. 2018 Health Awareness Screening
The goal for all of this is to
help the U.S. Census Bu- April 5 & 6
reau capture an accurate
count of household mem- from 6-8 a.m.
bers size, every 10 years, at Bryan Hospital
on one specific day...April
1, 2020. In order to do this
though, Ms. Biddix will be $50 General health profile – Includes complete blood count, comprehensive chem-
required to guess as to istry profile, lipid profile, and thyroid screen. A 12 hour fast required. (Drinking water
whether there will be de- is ok.)
velopment on any vacant
properties in the village $26 PSA prostate screening test - (Men only)
between now and then. $20 Glycohemoglobin - (Hemoglobin A1C) – Diabetic screening and monitoring
“That could be really, re-
ally hard,” she said.
Council gave a straw No appointment necessary. Payment by cash, check (written out to CHWC), health service fund,
or credit card is due at time of service. Insurance will not be filed. Report to the Bryan Hospital
vote of approval for VFO atrium outside of the lab for testing. Individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Karin Sauerlender to pre-
pare to adjust appropria- Get more information at chwchospital.org/events/healthawareness2018.

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POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WAUSEON POLICE (March 26) 104 W. Chestnut Ct., Inves- Ohio). Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. taxes and make payment arrangements
(March 21) 405 E. Linfoot St., Disabled tigate Complaint Hisle, William C. (Bryan, Ohio). Driv- within 30 days.
Vehicle (March 26) 718 N. Fulton St., Juveniles WILLIAMS COUNTY COMMON PLEAS
(March 21) 840 Parkview, Juveniles (March 26) 1058 N. Shoop Ave., Suicide ing under suspension. Fine: $300;
(March 21) 317 N. Fulton St., Larceny Attempted Costs: $84; Jail: 90 days with 90 days Deloney, Ladonna N. (Beachwood,
(March 21) 725 S. Shoop Ave., Investi- (March 26) 840 Parkview, Alarm Drop suspended. Operator’s license suspend- Ohio). Possession of marijuana, a
gate Complaint (March 27) 840 W. Elm St., Unit 1205, ed from March 26, 2018 to June 24, third degree felony. Sentenced to an
(March 21) E. Airport@N. Ottokee St., Burglary 2018. No future violations within next 18 month term of incarceration to be
Escort/Parade (March 27) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1205, 2 years. served through ODRC and a discretion-
(March 21) E. Airport@N. Shoop Ave., Lost/Found/Recovered ary period of 3 years post release con-
Escort/Parade (March 27) 425 Ottokee St., Welfare Kincaid, Kevin E. (Hillsdale, Michi- trol. Credit for time served. Ordered to
(March 21) 700-B N. Shoop Ave., Dis- Check gan). 69/55 speed. Fine: $35; Costs: pay all costs of prosecution, any court
abled Vehicle (March 27) 610 Pine St., Larceny $79. appointed counsel costs, and any su-
(March 21) 200-B Fulton St., Investi- (March 27) 1180 N. Shoop Ave., Investi- pervision fees permitted.
gate Complaint gate Complaint Kreisher, Brandono J. (Stryker, Ohio).
(March 21) 230 Clinton St., Larceny (March 27) 230 Clinton St., Investigate Stop sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. Grzymkowski, Jerry E. (Montpelier,
(March 21) 1379 N. Shoop Ave., Alarm Complaint Ohio). Possession of heroin, a fifth de-
Drop (March 27) 604 S. Shoop Ave. Unit 200, Lewis, Corey M. (Bryan, Ohio). Fic- gree felony. Sentenced to 1 year commu-
(March 21) 845 E. Leggett St., Investi- Suspicious Vehicle titious registration. Fine: $150; Costs: nity control with 180 day term of incar-
gate Complaint (March 27) 485 E. Airport Hwy., $85. ceration to be served at CCNO. All said
(March 21) 1090 N. Shoop Ave., Alarm Larceny days suspended pending compliance
Drop (March 27) West of Ottokee on Airport, Long, Connie M. (Montpelier, Ohio). with the terms of probation. Ordered to
(March 21) 100-B N. Fulton St., Acci- Disabled Vehicle Expired registration. Fine: $46; Costs: pay all costs of prosecution, any court
dent (Property Damage) (March 27) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 1400, $79. appointed counsel costs, and any su-
(March 21) 1180 N. Shoop Ave., Alarm Accidental Overdose pervision fees permitted.
Drop (March 27) 713 Third St., Threats/Ha- Matthews, Eric B. (Pioneer, Ohio).
(March 21) 100-B Brunell St., Suspi- rassment 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Thompson, Miles L. (Alvordton, Ohio).
cious Vehicle (March 28) 650 Lawrence Ave. Unit 2, Aggravated possession of drugs, a fifth
(March 22) 247 Monroe St., Assault Narcotics Mocherman, Scott D. Jr. (Ney, Ohio). degree felony. Sentenced to a 7 month
(March 22) 248 N. Fulton St., Investi- (March 28) 1379 N. Shoop Ave., Alarm 69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. term of incarceration at CCNO. Ordered
gate Complaint Drop to pay all costs of prosecution, any court
(March 22) 1170 N. Shoop Ave., Prop- Moreno, Valerie G. (Bryan, Ohio). appointed counsel costs, and any su-
erty Damage WEST UNITY POLICE 69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. pervision fees permitted.
(March 22) S. Shoop Ave.@E. Leggett (March 19) Suspicious Vehicle
St., Investigate Complaint (March 19) Lock-Out Morris, Jakob H. (Pioneer, Ohio). Wyse, Jeremiah D. (Bryan, Ohio).
(March 22) E. Oak St.@Glenwood Ave., (March 19) Speed/Warning 72/55 speed. Fine: $50; Costs: $79. Count I – Assault, a first degree mis-
Disabled Vehicle (March 20) Unsecure Premise demeanor. Count II – Endangering
(March 22) 940 E. Leggett St., 911 (March 20) Animal Problem Nafziger, Ricky J. (Angola, Indiana). children, a first degree misdemeanor.
Hang Up Contact In Person (March 20) Speed/Warning 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Count III – Disrupting public service,
(March 22) 826 N. Shoop Ave., Alarm (March 21) Phone Harassment a fourth degree felony. Sentencing: On
(March 22) 431 N. Fulton St., Domestic (March 21) Domestic Violence Newton, Randy S. (Montpelier, Ohio). Count I, sentenced to 3 years commu-
Violence (March 21) Speed/Warning (3) 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. nity control and fined $500. On Count
(March 22) 1285 N. Shoop Ave. Unit 20 (March 22) 911 Hang-Up II, sentenced to 3 years community con-
(March 23) 116 W. Superior St., Inves- (March 22) Sex Offense Osborne, Jared Z. (Defiance, Ohio). trol and fined $500. On Count III, Sen-
tigate Complaint (March 22) Medical Emergency 45/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. tenced to 3 years community control
(March 23) 840 W. Elm St. Unit 501, (March 22) Juvenile Complaint and fined $1000. 180 day term of incar-
911 Hang Up Contact In Person (March 23) Noise Raabe, David L. (Montpelier, Ohio). ceration to be served at CCNO with 90
(March 23) 1290 N. Shoop Ave., (March 23) Alarm Failure to yield. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. days suspend pending compliance with
Unit 10 (March 23) Lock-Out the terms of probation. Ordered to pay
(March 24) 330 S. Maplewood Ave., 911 (March 23) Theft/Arrest Richmond, Doyle A. (Montpelier, all costs of prosecution, any court ap-
Hang Up Contact In Person (March 23) Red Light/Warning Ohio). 40/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: pointed counsel costs, and any supervi-
(March 24) 826 N. Shoop Ave., Alarm (March 24) Alarm $79. sion fees permitted.
Drop (March 24) Speed/Warning (2)
(March 24) 725 S. Shoop Ave., Disor- (March 25) Animal Problem Routhier, Michel B. (West Unity, FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC
derly Conduct (March 25) Speed/Warning (2) Ohio). 72/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: Aeschliman, Cara L. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(March 24) 245 Commercial St., 911 $79. 70/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85.
Hang Up contact In Person WILLIAMS COUNTY TRAFFIC Alvarez, Vanessa J. (Wauseon, Ohio).
(March 24) 231 W. Leggett St., Fire Adams, Jared T. (Hillsdale, Michigan). Schindler, Matthew J. (Bryan, Ohio). Failure to control. Fine: $102; Costs:
(March 24) 232 Birch St., Accident Failure to reinstate. Fine: $200; Costs: Tinted windows. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. $85.
(Property Damage) $85. Operator’s license suspended from Anderson, Michael K. (Fayette, Ohio).
(March 24) 491 E. Airport Hwy., 911 March 22, 2018 to June 20, 2018. Sines, Bronson J. (Edon, Ohio). Seat 68/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Hang Up Contact In Person Anderson, John L. Jr. (Bryan, Ohio). belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. De la Cruz, Jessica L. (Fayette, Ohio).
(March 24) 414 Cherry St., Fire No driver’s license. Fine: $300; Costs: 47/35 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.
(March 25) N. Fulton St.@W. Willow, $79. Steele, Megan N. (Montpelier, Ohio). Fagan, Matthew R. (Delta, Ohio).
Hit-Skip Aley, Alan P. (Montpelier, Ohio). 72/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Marked lanes. Fine: $35; Costs: $85.
(March 25) 1000-B Barney Oldfield, 46/35 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Funk, Jarrett S. (West Unity, Ohio).
Suspicious Activity Breininger, Aubrey L. (Bryan, Ohio). Swary, Stacy M. (Bryan, Ohio). 59/45 82/70 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $93.
(March 25) 434 Indian Rd., Alarm Drop 71/55 speed. Fine: $40; Costs: $85. speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Hooks, Christine M. (Fayette, Ohio).
(March 25) E. Willow St.@N. Fulton St., Bumpus, Shawna M. (Bryan, Ohio). 73/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85.
Animal Call Stop sign. Fine: $35; Costs: $79. Terrill, Jamie S. (Pioneer, Ohio). Hull, Daniel E. (Delta, Ohio). Expired
(March 25) 715 N. Fulton St., Narcotics Businger, Christine M. (West Unity, 40/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. plates. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
(March 25) 840 W. Elm St., Suspicious Ohio). Marked lanes. Fine: $71; Costs: Joice, Tyler M. (Liberty Center, Ohio).
Person $79. Wheeler, Daniel M. (Stryker, Ohio). Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $48.
(March 25) 324 E. Chestnut St., Run Cope Kaiser, Karen S. (Edon, Ohio). Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Kern, Keith T. (Archbold, Ohio).
Away or Unruly 68/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. 55/35 speed. Fine: $100; Costs: $93.
(March 26) 555 W. Linfoot St., Investi- Delgado, Emmanuel L. (Archbold, Yagel, Roger L. Jr. (West Unity, Ohio). Kruger, Caleb S. (Delta, Ohio). 42/25
gate Complaint Ohio). 67/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85.
(March 26) 415 Cole St. Unit 36, Hit- $79. Mendenhall, Timothy C. (Swanton,
Skip Estrada, Brandon N. (Montpelier, WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL Ohio). Expired plates. Fine: $37; Costs:
(March 26) 714 Fairway Dr. Unit 312, Ohio). Driving under suspension. Fine: Anderson, John L. Jr. (Bryan, Ohio). $85.
Run Away or Unruly $250; Costs: $84; Jail: 90 days with 90 Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $150; Costs: Miller, David L. (Delta, Ohio). 35/25
(March 26) E. Linfoot St.@N. Shoop days suspended. Operator’s license sus- $79. Possession. Fine: $150; Costs: $40. speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
Ave., Lost/Found/Recovered pended from March 26, 2018 to April 28, Clark, Ryan S. (Montpelier, Ohio). O’Neil, Brian P. (Lyons, Ohio). 69/55
(March 26) 121 E. Walnut St., Investi- 2018. No future violations within next Possession of drug instruments. Costs: speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
gate Complaint 2 years. $119; Jail: 60 days. Rodriguez, Jason M. (West Unity,
(March 26) 840 W. Elm St., Unit 1100, Ferguson, Jerry R. (Montpelier, Ohio). Estrada, Brandon (Montpelier, Ohio). Ohio). 82/70 speed. Fine: $37; Costs:
Lost/Found/Recovered 71/55 speed. Fine: $40; Costs: $85. Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $150; Costs: $85.
(March 26) 200-B Vine St., Investigate Frame, Sonya J. (Edgerton, Ohio). $79. Operator’s license suspended from Rupp, Ben A. (Wauseon, Ohio).
Complaint 43/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. March 29, 2018 to September 25, 2018. 74/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85.
(March 26) 151 S. Fulton St., Lost/ Haynes, Billy J. (Alvordton, Ohio). Hershiser, Meagan L. (Edgerton, Salmi, Dustin N. (Wauseon, Ohio).
Found/Recovered Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Ohio). Disorderly conduct. Fine: $50; 84/70 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85.
(March 26) 1379 N. Shoop Ave., Alarm Hepker, Christina L. (West Unity, Costs: $85. Santos, Tasha J. (Defiance, Ohio).
Drop Ohio). 38/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: Johnson, Jacob T. (Montpelier, Ohio). 73/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85.
(March 26) 717 Third St., Suspicious $79. Storage of trash. Fine: $150 with $75 Sexton, Ryan J. (Wauseon, Ohio).
Person Hildebrandt, Sherman A. (Montpelier, suspended; Costs: $85. 73/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85.
Moser, Joseph R. (Bryan, Ohio). Men- Strub, Rex A. Jr. (Liberty Center,
acing. Fine: $250; Costs: $120; Jail: 30 Ohio). Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30;
days with 30 days suspended. No future Costs: $48.
violations within next 2 years. No violent Whitehead, Trudy M. (Delta, Ohio).
or threatening contact with victim. Improper backing. Fine: $102; Costs:
Pearson, Skyler Z. (Montpelier, Ohio). $85.
Possession. Fine: $150; Costs: $79. Op- Witt, Isaiah M. (Swanton, Ohio). As-
erator’s license suspended from March sured clear distance ahead. Fine: $37;
29, 2018 to September 25, 2018. Costs: $85. Reckless operation. Fine:
Schindler, Matthew J. (Bryan, Ohio). $125; Costs: $56.
Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $96; Costs:
$79. Possession. Fine: $135; Costs: $40.
Steusloff, Mackenzie B. (Pioneer,
Ohio). Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $96;
Costs: $79..

WILLIAMS COUNTY
FAILURE TO FILE LOCAL TAX
Rober, Brandon J. (Bryan, Ohio). File
city tax – 2015 (Bryan). Fine: $200 with
$200 suspended; Costs: $114; Jail: 30
days with 30 days suspended. No future
violations within next 2 years. Must file

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Montpelier Village Council Hears Reports On Nuisance Property & Electric Dept. Activity

By: Timothy Kays little to no cooperation from the prop- PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER erty owner and her family. “We have
contacted the property owner,” Brooks GETTING UNDERWAY ... Members of the Montpelier Village Council peruse the
Members of the Montpelier Village said, “...and it’s a special situation. The evening’s agenda as they commence their March 26 regular session.
Council convened in regular session on gal that owns the property is in the
March 26. nursing home over in Bryan.

Councilor Dan Willis inquired on the We can’t have that conversation; she
status of the fire-damaged house on the is unable to have a conversation. The
500 block of Madison Street. Village Ad- son is actually going to take over the
ministrator Kevin Brooks replied that house. The problem is, he’s in jail. The
the home has been abandoned for at daughter, who I spoke to, wants noth-
least two years, and that there has been

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 ing to do with it, and is not cooperating Council agreed to the appointment
with us at all. We did try to talk with of Angela Hillard to the Montpelier Park
the Land Bank about the possibility of Board, replacing Nathan Musser who
POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS taking it down because of the fact that has moved out of the area. The term is
it’s burnt out, and it has been vacant for set to end in January of 2021. Under
quite some time. They’re still in the pro- suspended rules of reading, Council ap-
cess of discussing it, and figuring out proved Resolution 1205, to advertise for
Patrol Reminds Drivers To what to do. bids and contract for the 2018 Asphalt
I spoke to (Montpelier Fire) Chief Program. Also under suspended rules,
Keep Eyes, Focus On The Road Fritch and (Montpelier Police) Chief Mc- Council approved Resolution 1206,
Gee about starting the nuisance abate- adopting the Electric Utility Cash Re-
ment process, and I also talked with serve Policy.
(Village Law Director) Mr. (Chris) Walker Mr. Brooks reported that the next
DEFIANCE-April is National Dis- average of 4.6 seconds, the equivalent because the family is not being coopera- Montpelier Chamber of Commerce
tracted Driving Awareness Month, and of driving the length of an entire football tive. We did reach out to the gentleman Business After Hours event will be held
the Defiance Post of the Ohio State field when traveling at 55 mph. who is incarcerated, and he has inten- at Cookies on Demand from 5:00 until
Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to Ohio law bans all electronic wireless tions of moving back into the house 7:00 p.m. on April 4. On the subject of
keep their eyes and focus on the road- communication device usage for drivers when he is released.” The gentleman in the Village Solar Project, Brooks updat-
way while driving. under 18. Texting while driving is illegal question is due to be released in 2021. ed Council, saying, “We have been nego-
Last year, 13,997 crashes in Ohio for all drivers as a secondary offense.
“We’re not getting anywhere with them,” tiating with a local business to acquire
had a reported distraction, resulting in Distracted driving is any non-driving Brooks continued, “...so we feel that the some land. That negotiation has hit a
51 fatal crashes. From 2016 to 2017, activity with the potential to distract a best process is to go through nuisance little bit of a stalemate. We had a bit of a
the number of fatal crashes due to dis- person from the primary task of driving abatement.” disagreement on the value, so we called
tracted drivers nearly doubled. and increase the risk of crashing. Dis- Councilor Willis reported that the in some independent third parties to
“Every time someone takes their eyes tractions can be visual, taking eyes off 99-cent light bulb is going well, despite give us fair valuations. We’re going to
of their focus off the road-even for just a of the road; manual, taking hands off the fact that most people coming into try to...meet somewhere in the middle,
few seconds-they put their lives and the the wheel; or cognitive, taking the mind the store had no prior knowledge of the to make sure that we get that solar proj-
lives of others in danger,” said Lt. Bob off driving. Texting while driving is an sale. Mr. Brooks said, “This is the Effi- ect going. Again, it will be behind the
Ashenfelter, Commander of the Defi- example that results in all three types of ciency Smart promotion that we’ve been meter generation. It’s a two megawatt
ance Post. “Distracted driving is unsafe distraction. talking about. They are providing LED project, and it gets us off the market
and irresponsible. In a split second, its For more distracted driving facts light bulbs in a display at Do It Best for some of that high-dollar power that
consequences can be devastating.” please visit http://www.publicsafety. Hardware, and the cost is 99 cents per meets out additional needs.”
Sending or receiving text message ohio.govilinks/oshp Distracted Driving bulb, with an eight bulb limit.”
takes a driver’s eyes off the road for an Bulletin 2018.pdf Councilor Chris Kannel reported
Council heard the annual report of that the annual Good Friday Crosswalk
the Electric Department for the year will take place on March 30, beginning
Local Parents Charged With Endangering 2017 from Superintendent Kevin Mer- at the fairgrounds at noon, making its
cer. Of note in the report was 554 work way through the downtown district, and
Child & Abuse Of Corpse Charges orders carried out during the year. “Our ending at St. John’s Lutheran Church
work orders,” Mercer explained, “...are for a 1:30 p.m. community service.
anything and everything you can think Mr. Kannel also reported that the Wil-
of from street lights to tree limbs. A lot liams County Economic Development
of those could be things that people ver- Corporation (WEDCO) is currently do-
bally tell you what to do, beside a work ing a study to determine what types of
order.” housing are needed in Williams County.
Almost 200 limiters were installed “WEDCO has agreed that housing is an
last year, with 180 removed. 69 street- issue for economic development, not
lights were repaired, with 31 being re- just for our communities, but for indus-
placed with LED technology. 62 LED try,” he said.
streetlights were installed, primarily “Right now, industry is having an
along school bus routes. 38 trees were impossible time getting people to come
removed during 2017. The big project, work, fill the jobs, and stay there. Lots
directional boring, is still in process. of employers are busing production
Over 12,000 feet of 2-inch conduit, and people from outside the area into Mont-
almost 4,000 feet of 4-inch conduit have pelier and Williams County to work at
been installed underground through the the jobs that are here. The problem is
project, which is taking overhead lines in Williams County...we don’t have any
and running them underground. The place to put them.” WEDCO hopes to
On March 28, 2018, Sheriff’s Office arrested Defiance County Grand Cherry Street project involved putting have the housing study completed by
the Defiance County Jared C. Stark, 33 years Jury. Authorities expect in six transformers, and allowed for 34 mid-June.
Sheriff’s Office began an of age, 5415 Arrowsmith further charges in this homes to be converted from overhead to
investigation into the re- Road, Hicksville, Ohio, matter. underground wiring, with another 14 Timothy can be reached at
ported suspicious death for one count of Endan- remaining. [email protected]
Assisting with the in-
of a child. Preliminary gering Children, a Fel- vestigation were the Defi-
results from the investi- ony of the 3rd Degree, ance County Prosecutor Montpelier Parks
gation show that on Oc- and one count of Abuse Morris Murray, Defiance
tober 29, 2016, a child of a Corpse, a Felony of County Coroner William
was born alive in the resi-
dence of 5415 Arrowsmith

Prepping For Summer FunRoad, Hicksville, Ohio.
the 5th Degree. Sarah C. Reeves, Ohio Job and
Stark, 35 years of age, Family Child Protection
5415 Arrowsmith Road, from Williams and Defi-
The child was reported to Hicksville, Ohio was also ance Counties and the
have passed away in the arrested for one count of Defiance County E-911 By: James Pruitt the pool is Tuesday, June 5. Gordon
residence within the first Endangering Children, a Communications Center. THE VILLAGE REPORTER has been offering gardening workshops
10 hours following birth. Felony of the 3rd Degree. and working on summer programming
The Montpelier Park Board is losing and the community calendar.
During a search of Both individuals are a member and heard from staff about
the residence and curti- being held at the Correc- Fulton County them gearing up for the summer sea- The Registration Blitz for park and
lage area, a child’s body tions Center of Northwest Sheriff’s Office son. The Board also has met with the community programs will be 4:30-
was located by Defiance Ohio and will appear at commissioners from youth baseball, 6:30 p.m., Friday, June 1 at Municipal
County Sheriff’s Office the Defiance Municipal Announces girls’ softball, and pony league to dis- Park. Board member Nathan Musser
deputies and the Defiance Court on Friday, March Upcoming cuss their upcoming seasons. announced he was resigning from the
County Coroner’s Office. 30, 2018. board due to moving out of the area.
An autopsy was ordered Bethany Coutz from the Montpelier The board commended Musser for all
Upon completion of the First Church of the Nazarene requested his efforts on behalf of the park. He is
by the Defiance County investigation case files to use the park for the church’s Vaca- a village council appointee, and council
Coroner, which will take will be presented to the Traffic Blitz tion Bible School. The board received will have to appoint his replacement.
place at the Lucas County Defiance County Prosecu- monthly reports from Park Maintenance Village Manager Kevin Brooks dis-
Coroner’s Office. tor Morris Murray’s Office Sheriff Roy E. Miller Supervisor Don Brown and Recreation cussed the upcoming Iron Horse River
for presentation to the announces that the Ful- Director Sandy Gordon. Both have been trail project. He added he felt the Park
The Defiance County ton County Sheriffs Office receiving applications for summer em- Board was integral to the success of the
will be conducting a Traf- ployment at the park and are gearing up project and, as part of a team effort,
Williams County Sheriff Asking fic Enforcement Blitz. This for spring maintenance and programs. a lot of great things are happening in
For Assistance Locating Subject Blitz will nm from April Montpelier.
6th thru April 12th. Dep- Brown has been cleaning the mainte-
uties will be working vari- nance barn and servicing the equipment James can be reached at
ous hours and locations for spring. The tentative date to open [email protected]

around Fulton County
and they will be looking

Importance Of Newspapersfor impaired drivers and
violations associated with In Research The Topic
impaired driving.

Sheriff Miller and his
deputies are dedicated to
protecting the citizens of At Next WCGS Meeting
Fulton County and the
motorists who travel its
highways. These Blitzes Newspapers contain a wealth of gene- spot in the computer lab; participants
are being funded from a alogical material and are excellent tools can also bring laptops or tablets.
grant that was award- for research. Pam Lash, WCPL Library The purpose of the WCGS is the
ed to the Fulton County Assistant and WCGS member, will take preservation of county records and
Sheriff’s Office from the you on a tour of what one can discover family research. Monthly meetings
Ohio Department of Pub- using these print reference tools. are held the second Monday of each
lic Safety. The grant pays The April 9th meeting in the computer month, excluding July and August, in
PHOTO PROVIDED for extra patrol to enforce room of the Local History Center (WCPL) the Harmon Room of the West Annex
the traffic laws that will at 6:30 PM will detail how to use various of the Bryan Public Library. For further
WANTED ... Gabriel Cordell age 42, lka Bryan is want- increase the safety of mo- online sources containing newspaper information concerning WCGS, email
ed for a bench warrant from Williams County Common
Pleas for failure to comply with felony bond. Cordell’s
original charge is Aggravated Possession of Drugs. If torists on the roadways in sources such as newspapers.com and Pat Goebel [email protected], visit
you have information on the location of Mr. Cordell, the areas that are prone to Google newspaper archives. Sign up the Website at www.wcgs-orgs.com, or
please contact the Williams County Sheriff’s Office at a higher number of seri- for a computer by calling 419.636.6734 write to WCGS, PO Box 293, Bryan, OH
419-636-3151 or your local law enforcement agency. ous and fatal crashes. ext 275 or email [email protected] for a 43506.

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Are Your Brakes Trying
To Tell You Something?

Maintenance Tips To Keep Your Ride Running Strong

GET YOUR BRAKES CHECKED ... Stop in to have your Motor vehicles are sizable investments that, for schedules. Whether your vehicle is brand new or has
brakes inspected whenever you see or feel any warning many people, trail only homes and educations in terms some tread on its tire, consult the owner’s manual for
signs. of the biggest expenses they will ever have. So it’s in manufacturer recommendations with regard to chang-
drivers’ best interests to take every step possible to ing fluids and replacing filters. Many recent models can
If your brakes are trying to tell you something, you protect their investments and keep their vehicles run- now be driven roughly 5,000 miles before they need
should pay attention. A properly operating brake sys- ning smoothly as long as possible. While knowledge- an oil change, but check your owner’s manual for the
tem helps ensure safe vehicle control and operation able mechanics can be invaluable resources, drivers guidelines established by your vehicle’s manufacturer,
and it should be checked immediately if you suspect can take several minor, simple steps to keep their cars and adhere to that schedule religiously. If you drive an
any problems, says the non-profit Car Care Council. running smoothly for years to come. older car, recognize that the vehicle may benefit from
more frequent oil changes and tuneups.
“While an annual brake inspection is a good way to • Perform weekly visual inspections. Few drivers
ensure brake safety, motorists should not ignore signs take the time to look at their vehicles once those ve- In addition, read the manual for additional guide-
that their brakes need attention,” said Rich White, ex- hicles lose their new car luster. But visual inspections lines, such as how often to replace the air filter, head-
ecutive director, Car Care Council. “Knowing the key can help drivers find problems that, though minor, light, turn signal and brake lamps, windshield wipers,
warning signs that your brakes may need maintenance may impact their vehicles’ performance. For example, and other parts.
will go a long way toward keeping you and others safe a routine examination of vehicle tires can indicate if
on the road.” those tires are properly inflated. Poorly inflated tires • Look under the hood as well. While many driv-
can decrease fuel efficiency and affect the overall safe- ers feel that the area beneath their vehicles’ hoods is
The Car Care Council reminds motorists to look for ty of a vehicle. If tires appear flat, check their pressure best left to the professionals, you can still lift up the
the following warning signs that their brakes need to and inflate them to the levels listed in your owner’s hood every so often to see if there are any glaring prob-
be inspected: manual. lems that demand attention. Inspect rubber belts for
signs of wear and tear, and know that such belts may
• Noise: screeching, grinding or clicking noises • Look for fluid leaks. Another telltale and eas- need to be replaced every 50,000 miles or even more
when applying the brakes. ily identifiable sign that a vehicle needs some main- frequently depending on your driving habits. Lifting
tenance is the sight of fluids beneath the car. If you the hood is also necessary when checking fluid levels,
• Pulling: vehicle pulls to one side while braking. notice puddles or stains beneath where you normally which you should check periodically and before and
• Low Pedal: brake pedal nearly touches the floor park your car, your vehicle may be leaking fluids. Note after any long trips.
the color and consistency of the fluid and then call
before engaging. your mechanic to determine which fluid is leaking and Drivers who notice or suspect damage when per-
• Hard Pedal: must apply extreme pressure to the how to fix the problem. forming simple vehicle maintenance should bring
these concerns to the attention of their mechanics as
pedal before brakes engage. • Stick to manufacturer-recommended maintenance soon as possible.
• Grabbing: brakes grab at the slightest touch to
Indicators It’s Time To Change Your Vehicle’s Air Filters
the pedal.
• Vibration: brake pedal vibrates or pulses, even Vehicle maintenance can protect on a full tank of gas. If that gas mile- ter that is reducing the flow of air to
drivers’ investments and help their age is suddenly slipping and you the engine.
under normal braking conditions. automobiles run efficiently. One find yourself visiting the filling sta-
• Light: brake light is illuminated on your vehicle’s area drivers should pay particular tion more frequently, then it might • Acceleration difficulties: Auto-
attention to is their vehicles’ air be time to replace your air filter. mobiles that are operating at peak
dashboard. filters. When operating at optimal capacity accelerate quickly. But
Because brakes are a normal wear item on any ve- capacity, an air filter improves fuel • Engine light: Drivers may be dirty, worn out air filters adversely
hicle, they will eventually need to be replaced. Factors efficiency while ensuring vehicles alerted to engine issues when the affect acceleration. Drivers who no-
that can affect brake wear include driving habits, op- accelerate smoothly without taxing “Check engine” lights up on the ve- tice that their cars are struggling
erating conditions, vehicle type and the quality of the the engine. But when air filters are hicle’s dashboard. This light may to accelerate when stoplights turn
brake lining material. Be sure to avoid letting brakes clogged, fuel efficiency is reduced come on to indicate a problem with green or on highways may need to
get to the ‘metal-to-metal’ point as that can mean ex- and emissions are increased, a 1-2 the air filter, as clogged air filters replace their vehicles’ air filters.
pensive rotor or drum replacement. punch that costs motorists money reduce air flow to the engine, re-
The Car Care Council offers a free custom service and hurts the planet at the same sulting in an imbalanced air-fuel · Dirty air filter: Perhaps the
schedule and email reminder service to help car own- time. Drivers can check their own- mixture that adversely affects the biggest indicator that an air filter
ers remember to have their brakes inspected and take ers’ manuals to determine the rec- engine. needs to be replaced is the filter it-
better care of their vehicles. It is an easy-to-use re- ommended intervals to replace air self. If you cannot find the air filter
source designed to help motorists drive smart, save filters, but the following are a hand- • Starting and idling problems: on your own, consult your vehicle
money and make informed decisions. ful of indicators that suggest it’s Vehicles sometimes don’t start up owner’s manual to determine where
The Car Care Council is the source of information time to change them. as smoothly as they once did, and it is. Once you find the air filter, ex-
for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education cam- drivers may also notice vehicles are amine it in broad daylight. Clean
paign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, • Gas mileage: Unless you just not idling smoothly. These symp- air filters are white, so if the filter
maintenance and repair to consumers. For a copy of purchased your vehicle, you likely toms may indicate misfiring spark has darkened, it may need to be re-
the council’s Car Care Guide or for more information, know how many miles you can drive plugs that are being polluted (and placed.
visit www.carcare.org. made less effective) by a dirty air fil-

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North Central Elementary Fulton County Senior Center

Third Quarter Awards Ceremony To Host Spring Nature Programs

March 29th, 2018 (WAUSEON, OH) She will use materials that represent
The Fulton County Senior Center is clean water, sunshine, crop fertilizer,
pleased to offer a series of nature pro- pet waste, car washing as well as other
grams this spring with Amanda Podach, activities of daily living that will in the
Education and Public Information Spe- end contribute to a representation of an
cialist with the Fulton County Soil and algal bloom.
Water Conservation District. All pro-
grams will be hosted at the Wauseon Thursday May 3 – “Adaptations”
Site, 240 Clinton St., Wauseon, OH at This program focuses on the river otter
1:00 pm. and beaver. Examples of pelts, flippers,
and other wildlife features will highlight
Thursday, March 29th – “Birds of these animals adaptations so they can
Prey” Seniors will be able to see stuffed/ thrive in their climate.
mounted birds such as a great horned
owl, screech owl, Barred Owl and red- Thursday May 24 – “Bats” This pro-
tailed hawk while learning about these gram will focus on information and ex-
creatures and their roles in Northwest amples of bats in Northwest Ohio.
Ohio.
These programs are offered at no
Thursday, April 12 – “Lake in a Bag” charge to Seniors 60 and older who live
Ms. Podach will lead Seniors in creat- in Fulton County. To RSVP for lunch at
ing a “lake” in a tiny, zip top plastic bag. noon prior to the program, call twenty-
four hours in advance at 419-337-9299.

PHOTOS PROVIDED

FOURTH-SIXTH GRADE SUBJECT AWARDS ... (Front) Mackenzie Frame, Jess
Hendricks, Chance Karr, Eric Sanchez, and Lily McClanahan (Middle) Keegan Hick-
man, Amara Wright, Alizabeth Pilmore, Star Cruz, Alec Walz. (Back) Darbi Stewart,

Letter To The EditorMireya Cruz, Martha Marmalejo, Ethan Beard, and Gage Kidston.

WALK IN THE LIGHT Wages are just payment... due reward...
I have written two previous letters to what one has coming because of labor. The
the editor sharing that Jesus was the only just payment for our sin is death.
answer to our current situation in this
country. It occurred to me that not every- Death here means spiritual insensitiv-
one knows Jesus or about what the Bible ity. When we are still in our sin, we have
tells us about God and His covenant with no life with God. We are alive physically
His people, so I am writing again. but dead spiritually. If we continue in that
Someone asked, How can we find condition, we will be separated from God
peace in the midst of loss and troubling for all eternity.
times? God is our source of peace in trou-
bling times. Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and The wages of sin is death. but God’s free
know that I am God”. Our hope is not in gift is eternal life. While wages are earned,
this world but in God and God’s promises a gift is offered... no strings attached. God
found in the Bible. Be encouraged to let says He will give us eternal life - life with
God be your refuge and strength, a helper Him - in the place of sin’s payment of
in your time of trouble. As we go to God death.
with thanksgiving and petitions, we have
God’s promise of a peace that passes all How can God remain true to His holi-
our understanding. (See Philippians 4:7) ness and forgive unholy sinners?
God’s peace is deep, abiding peace in times
of trouble and grief. Because Jesus, His Son, has paid the
March Madness is upon us, so we are price for sin by His death on the cross.
hearing sports fans sing praises about
their team. They show their loyalty by Second Corinthians 5:21 says, “He who
wearing their team’s logo, post things in knew no sin became sin for us, that we may
social media and talk up their team to any- be made the righteousness of God through
body that will listen. However, our truest Him.”
and greatest loyalty must to our Lord and
Saviour. In Psalm 34, David draws our at- Jesus arose from the grave to conquer
tention to Someone vastly more important sin and death for all who receive Him as
than anything else on earth. David says, “ God’s free gift.
I will extol the Lord at all times” and we are
left to wonder about our lives when we live How can you receive God’s free gift of
as if God is not the source of truth, light love and life?
and salvation. David says, “His praise will
always be on my lips”. Think about how Romans 10:9-10 -“that if you confess
many times we praise things of the world with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe
more than we praise Him. David says, “My in your heart that God raised Him from the
soul shall make its boast in the Lord” and dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a
we realize that we boast about our own person believes, resulting in righteousness,
small successes more than what Jesus and with the mouth he confesses, resulting
has done for us. It’s not wrong to enjoy in salvation.”
our teams, our interests and our accom-
plishments. But our highest praise must A person receives God’s free gift of love
go to our Lord. “Glorify the Lord with me; and life by placing faith in Jesus Christ. To
let us exalt his name together.” believe is simply to take God at His word.
If you don’t have a personal relation- With our heart (whole believing) we believe
ship with God or know the saving power of that Jesus is God’s Son who died for our
Jesus or want to recommit your life to God sin on the cross and arose from the grave
and His ways, please continue reading, to live in us as Savior and Lord.

“For whoever will call on the name of the To believe in Jesus will result in con-
fessing that faith with one’s mouth.
FIRST-THIRD GRADE GOOD CITIZEN AWARD ... (Front) Maycee Walker, Easton Lord will be saved.” -
Fidler. (Middle) Jose Sanchez and Makailah Smith, (Back) Cash Martin and Kade Do you acknowledge that your are a
Stewart. Romans 10:13 sinner?
EAGLE AWARDS ... (Front) Logan Clark, Brenden Solano, Lauren Pfund, Ava VanA-
uken, Robert Shipman, and Jozlynn Beek. (Back) staff-Barb Waldron, Abbie Apple, HOW YOU CAN KNOW GOD’S LOVE Do you believe by faith that Jesus,
Mary Smith, Angie Beauregard, Niki Blake, Patrick Doty, and Sara Traxler. “There is a God in Heaven who loves God’s Son, died for your sin on the cross?
you as you are and not as you should be.”
Yes... you are right... there is a God. Will you now confess Him as your Sav-
You know that must be true. The heart of ior and Lord?
the human being longs for God, and logic
demands divine existence. Romans 10:13 - “for Whoever will call
While everyone believes God is... most on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
sense separation from God. We know God
must be holy and good. We see ourselves This verse says that any person who
as unholy and not good. will call upon the name of Jesus, the Lord,
We conclude that God is angry with us shall be saved.
and we cannot know Him.
Good News! This Testament of God’s To call means simply to ask in prayer.
love is His Word to tell us that He loves The verse does not require one to know
us as we are. That love will save us from more... do better... clean up one’s life... or
our sin and make us what we should be as in any way try to add to what Jesus has
God’s children. done for us.

“For God so loved the world, that He Will you now call upon Jesus to save
gave His only begotten Son, that whoever you from your sin so that you can know
believes in Him shall not perish, but have God’s love and forgiveness?
eternal life.” - John 3:16
Pray like this: “Dear God, I confess that
We hear Jesus say, “God so loved the I am a sinner, and I am sorry. I need a Sav-
world.” God’s love has no limitations. ior. I know I cannot save myself. I believe
by faith that Jesus, your Son, died on the
He loves “so”. More than we can imag- cross to be my Savior. I believe He arose
ine. He loves everyone - not just some ones. from the grave to live as my Lord. I turn
from my sin. I ask You, Lord Jesus, to for-
Romans 5:8 tells us that God loved us give my sin and come into my heart. I trust
so that “when we were in our sin Christ Je- you as my Savior and receive you as my
sus came to die for us.” Lord. Thank you, Jesus, for saving me.”

Romans 3:23 - “for all have sinned and When anyone calls on the Lord in this
fall short of the glory of God,” manner, that one is saved according to
God’s Word. If you pray a prayer of repen-
This verse tells us that all people have tance and faith, you are saved. You have
sinned. We have fallen short of God’s in- God’s word on it.
tended purpose for us. God made us to
know Him.... to receive His love and to love If you have prayed this prayer to receive
him in return. Christ as your Lord and Savoir, why not
record your decision to follow Jesus as fol-
For love to be love... for God to be God... lows. Often times, a good place to write this
and for humans to be humans.... God gave would be inside the cover of your bible:
us a choice. We can choose to love our-
selves and turn to our selfish pursuits. Believing by faith that God loves me
That is sin. In our sin we cannot know God and sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for
and His love. The result of sin is that we my sin and arise from the grave to live in
are lost... separated from God. me, I, _______, do this day, ________, repent
of my sin and accept Jesus Christ as my
“For the wages of sin is death, but the personal Lord and Savior. According to the
free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus promise of God in Romans 10:13, I have
our Lord.” - Romans 6:23 called upon His name and have His word
for the assurance of my salvation.

Find a local church to love and support
you in your new found freedom and faith
journey.

May God bless you!
Ric Michael

Montpelier, Ohio

(Resources: Bible; Our Daily Bread & The Upper Room)

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Four County Career Center Students FCCC FFA Chapter Members
Participate In Skills Competition Place In Top Ten At Districts

PHOTO PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED

FULTON COUNTY PARTICIPANTS ... Four County Career Center Skills USA Chap- ANIMAL SCIENCE CONTEST ... Eight Four County Career Center FFA Chapter
ter members are participating in the Ohio State Skills USA Competition in Colum- members in the Veterinarian Assistant program placed in the top ten at the FFA
bus on April 24 & 25 after taking 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place at Regional competition. District Animal Science contests. Competitors are (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT) Ash-
Skills USA members from all parts of Ohio will be competing for awards and the lynn Steffes (Montpelier) Grooming; Hannah Rankin (Holgate) Veterinary Science;
right to advance to National Skills and Leadership contests. Contest participants Abby Yeager (Defiance) Veterinary Science; D’Mahjia Williams (Defiance) Groom-
from Fulton county are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Mia Beltran (Delta) Crime Scene Investi- ing; (BACK - LEFT TO RIGHT) Meghan Garcia (Napoleon) Grooming; Kaleb Rinck
gation; Hunter Allen (Delta) Extemporaneous Speaking; Dylan Duncan (Evergreen) (Bryan) Veterinary Science; Logan Encinias (Montpelier) Veterinary Science; and
Career Pathways; Andrew Louy (Evergreen) Additive Manufacturing; and Reese Morgan Smith (Edgerton) Grooming. Also, Veterinarian Assistant Students placed
Knapp (Archbold) Plumbing. Absent from the photo is Andrew Canada (Pettisville) 2nd as a team in the Veterinary Science and Grooming competitions and 4th as a
Internetworking. Four County Career Center Skills USA Advisor is Steve Steingass. team in the Animal Management contest. Four County Career Center FFA Advisor
for this program is instructor Stephanie Pippin.
Wauseon Concert Band & A Capella
Choir Qualify For State Competition Four County Students Place At
FCCLA Regional Competition

PHOTOS PROVIDED PHOTO PROVIDED

OMEA EVENT ... The Wauseon Symphonic Band under the direction of Don Clark HEADED TO STATE ... Twelve Four County Career Center Family, Career & Com-
and Amanda Aniolowski participated in the OMEA District I Large Group Adjudi- munity Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter members placed in the FCCLA Re-
cated Event on Friday, March 9 at South View High School. Performing in Class B, gional Competition and five of those students have qualified for state FCCLA skill
the group earned straight Superior ratings and has qualified for OMEA State Large competition in Columbus. Contest competitors are (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT)
Group Adjudicated Event on Saturday, April 28 at Findlay High School. Congratu- Kathryn Ewers (Edon) Interior Design Gold Rating - will be competing at State; Cori
lations to the 71 member group for qualifying with a perfect rating. The Symphonic Flanary (Hicksville) Job Interview Silver Rating - will be competing at State; Sa-
Band also competed at the OMEA State Large Group Adjudicated Event in 2017. brina Page (Liberty Center) Interior Design Gold Rating - will be competing at State;
Tonya Miles (Montpelier) Culinary Team Bronze Rating; Holly Spanger (Liberty Cen-
ter) Creative Cake Silver Rating; (BACK - LEFT TO RIGHT) Stacey Steffel (Tinora)
Interpersonal Communications Bronze Rating; Danielle Beck (Tinora) Interpersonal
Communications Bronze Rating; KayLyne Rittenhouse (Hicksville) Illustrated Talk
Silver Rating; Kayla Swant (Fairview) Culinary Team Bronze Rating; and Dylan
Cross (Liberty Center) Culinary Team Bronze Rating. Absent from the photo are
Bailey Bowen (Edgerton) Fashion Construction Gold Rating - will be competing at
State; and Natalia Flores (Archbold) Life Event Planning Silver Rating - will be com-
peting at State. FCCLA members from all parts of Ohio will be in Columbus April
26-27 to compete for awards and the right to advance to national skill and leader-
ship contests. Four County Career Center FCCLA Advisors are Michele Nafziger,
Lisa Hall, Peter Herold, Susan Myers, and Doug Tyas.

Edon FFA Alumni To HoldSUPERIOR RATING ... The Wauseon A Capella Choir under the direction of James
Vaughn participated in the OMEA District I Large Group Adjudicated Event on Sat- PuttPutt Golf Fundraiser
urday, March 10 at Archbold High School. Performing in Class A, the group earned
straight Superior ratings and has qualified for OMEA State Large Group Adjudi-
cated Event on Saturday, April 28 at Van Buren Local Schools. Congratulations to
the 36 member group for qualifying with a perfect rating. The A Capella Choir also The Edon FFA Alumni has designed registration, a welcome at 1:30 by the
competed at the OMEA State Large Group Adjudicated Event in 2016. a FUNdraiser around the sport of Putt Bomber Barn Classic committee, and a
Putt Golf. The goal of this event is to shotgun start at 2:00 pm. The teams will
North Central Elementary raise funds to support the Edon FFA return to the Edon Community Build-
Alumni Chapter, Edon FFA and the ing by 6:30 pm to submit their score-
Edon Agriculture Department through cards, eat dinner and potentially receive
Third Quarter Honor Roll scholarships. The Bomber Barn Classic awards!
will be held on Saturday, April 7th, 2018 Team registration includes green
and is a traveling putt putt tournament
fees, balls, and dinner for four people.
open to teams of four. The holes are cre- The cost for a 4 person team is $100 if
Fred Schofield Chance Karr ated and hosted by farmers within our registered and paid by Monday, April
SIXTH GRADE Aiden Scott Lily McClanahan community. In most cases, these hosts 2 and $125 if registered the day of the
Caden Baker
Katelyn Balser Trenton Turner Cailyn Meyers are former FFA members themselves. event. Players must be 21 to play/par-
Ethan Beard Alec Walz Tyler Meyers Each hole is sponsored by businesses ticipate. Additional meal tickets are
Joe Burt Amara Wright Jennifer Ruvalcaba within the community. At each hole the available for $10/ticket. Teams can
Mireya Cruz Madeline Zimmerman Eric Sanchez teams will have the opportunity to play register or ask questions by contacting
Alexa Dominguez Kenneth Smeltzer putt putt, purchased 50/50 tickets and one of the following individuals: Jake
Grecia Dominguez FOURTH GRADE Brenden Solano win chances at door prizes. Bonnell 217-663-7597, Joe Radabaugh
Conner Gendron Carter Eckley 419-212-0181, or Hannah Everetts
Emily Sprow The event will start at 1:00 pm at the 419-651-5107.
Jonathon Hicks Mackenzie Frame Addyson Turner Edon Community Building with team
Braylon Kidston Jess Hendricks
Rylee Walker
Corey Lewis
Patience Lewis
Martha Marmolejo
Ashlynn Martin
Lilly McMillen
Cohen Meyers
Gwen Oxender
Paige Oxender
Conner Patten
Christopher Ruvalcaba
Lila Semer
Darbi Stewart
Emma Taylor
Jake Turner
Ava VanAuken
Charles VanderHorst II
Davis White

FIFTH GRADE
Dasha Ball
Lucy Cadena

Krimson Carnicom
Star Cruz

Alizabeth Pilmore
Zain Pitts

Nate Riddell
Koner Rummel

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NwOESC Approves Service Agreements At Latest Board Meeting

The following actions were taken by the Northwest including, but not limited to, School Resource Officers sionals who serve them. It is the ultimate goal to build
Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board at (SROs), school safety infrastructure, and other secu- positive, collaborative partnerships between families
their organizational and regular meeting held March rity measures designed to protect students and staff and schools to benefit students with disabilities.
27, 2018. from an active shooter on school grounds. 3. Training
for school employees and enhanced coordination with DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY: Mr. Chad Rex
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 pm by Vice- law enforcement agencies and first responders to en- shared the Website Development Team approved a
President Brian Baker. All in attendance recited the sure appropriate responses to incidents of violence in mock up from eSchoolView and the project is in their
Pledge of Allegiance. The Treasurer administered the schools. 4. Preserving the balance between the right development queue, with anticipated completion in
oath of office to Sandra Friess. to own firearms and the protection of students and early July. The Communications Team has continued
school employees from any act of violence. to focus on research, ideas and strategies related to
The following items were approved under the con- digital signage and social media. Currently, focus is on
sent agenda format: •Appointed Sandra Friess to serve on the Building Twitter and LinkedIn. A presentation was made at the
and Grounds Committee for calendar year 2018 Ohio Educational Technology Conference in February
•Approved Financial Transactions on the Future Ready planning framework. NwOESC
-Kurt’s Karate to provide to NwOESC, 21st Centu- INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS: will continue to collaborate with ODE as trainings are
ry (Patrick Henry Elem), Positive Youth Development • Superintendent and Treasurer evaluation process implemented. A lunch and learn in partnership with
Services for the period of 2/06/18-6/30/18. • Presentation, discussion, and acceptance of public John Mansel-Pleydell from NBEC/NWOCA was held
-Wave Community Church to provide to NwOESC, comment on Independence Education Center/North- for area administrators on “What’s on the K12 Ed Tech
21st Century (Patrick Henry Elem), Positive Youth west Ohio Opportunity School Calendar for 2018-19 Horizon”. The Technology Leaders group continues to
Development Services for the period of 2/14/18- • Presentation of Business Advisory Council Guide- meet throughout the year, with 32 registrants from 24
6/30/18. lines organizations attending the most recent meeting. The
• Overview of Substitute Management service agree- group has focused on topics related to STEAM such as
-NwOESC to provide to Archbold Area Local ment with Rachel Wixey & Associates virtual reality, augmented reality, drones, Esports and
Schools, Home Instruction/Tutor Services for the pe- • Overview of Board Docs website for utilization in makerspaces.
riod of 12/1/17-6/15/19. board policy review and update process
REPORTS: OSBA LEGISLATIVE LIAISON: Mr. •As all of the business of the evening was complete,
-NwOESC to provide to Elmwood Local Schools, Brian Baker shared several legislative updates. The the meeting adjourned at 8:16 pm. The next regular
Visual Impairment (VI) Services for the period of House Education and Career Readiness Committee meeting of the board will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tues-
8/15/18-6/15/19. passed HB 360, which deals with suspension and ex- day, April 24, 2018 at the NwOESC office located at
pulsion policies for incidents of harassment, intimida- 205 Nolan Parkway, Archbold, OH.
-NwOESC to provide to Holgate Local Schools, tion or bullying. Sponsor testimony was given on HB
Nurse Attendant Services for the period of 3/1/18- 517, which designates the month of October as “Ohio Engine 1965 Honors
6/15/18. Principals Month.” Testimony was given on HB 491, Montpelier Class Of ’65
which would require the State Board of Education to
-NwOESC to provide to Lake Local Schools, Visual issue substitute licenses to qualified speech-language By: James Pruitt
Impairment (VI) Services for the period of 8/15/18- pathologists, audiologists, registered nurses, physical THE VILLAGE REPORTER
6/15/19. therapists, occupational therapists and social work- A Defiance man has created a memorial to his
ers. HB 442 testimony was given, which would per- classmates from the Class of 1965 for Montpelier High
-NwOESC to provide to Millcreek-West Unity Local mit international students possessing an F-1 visa to School.
Schools, Home Instruction/Tutor Services for the pe- participate in interscholastic athletics. The House Bob Carpenter has been making models of cranes,
riod of 2/1/18-6/15/18. Government Accountability and Oversight Commit- construction equipment and toys over the years as a
tee continued to hear testimony on HB 512, which way to stay busy in retirement. He wanted to honor
-NwOESC to provide to Otsego Local Schools, Visu- would consolidate the state education agencies, and his fellow graduates and found plans to make a model
al Impairment (VI) Services for the period of 8/15/18- Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation into locomotive.
6/15/19. a new agency called the Department of Learning and “This is not a toy,” Carpenter said. “No child is go-
Achievement. It also transfers much of the duties and ing to play with this.” His model train is on display at
-To approve Annual Service Agreements with the authority of the State Board of Education and super- Montpelier High School. The engine bears the number
following districts for the 2018-19 school year per R.C. intendent of public instruction to the new agency. The 1965.
3313.845: Senate Finance Committee held its second hearing on Another example of his handiwork is a model of
SB 246, which deals with positive behavioral interven- St. Paul’s Church in Montpelier where a model of the
• Ayersville Local Schools tion supports and suspension and expulsion policies church is on display in its lobby.
• Liberty Center Local Schools for students in grades prekindergarten through three.
• Millcreek-West Unity Local Schools A second hearing on SB 241 was held, which creates a James can be reached at
• Napoleon Area City Schools new category of nonpublic schools, called “accredited [email protected]
• Stryker Local Schools nonpublic schools” and exempts such schools from
• Swanton Local Schools certain state requirements. Edon’s Muehlfeld Places
• Wauseon Exempted Village Schools OSBA STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LIAISON: Mr. 4th In State FFA Public
•LEAVES Jim George provided an overview of research on digi-
FMLA and Disability tal learning in the area of science. In a recent study, Speaking Contest
•RETIREMENTS: Jane Lighthill, Paraprofessional, it was shown that web-based learning tools may help
effective 6/1/18 boost science knowledge among diverse student pop- PHOTO PROVIDED
•RESIGNATIONS: David Rohrs, Paraprofessional, ulations, including English-language learners and
effective 7/31/18, Ericka Stouffer, Payroll Specialist, students with learning disabilities. According to the TOP FIVE PLACER ... On Saturday March 3rd, Aid-
effective 3/16/18, Jill Proudfoot, 21st Century Pro- researchers, students with learning disabilities in the an Muehlfeld from the Edon FFA Chapter traveled to
gram Manager, effective 3/23/18, Julie Berry, Office treatment group improved 18%on assessments of sci- Marysville High School to compete in the State Begin-
Specialist, effective 4/9/18, Nicole Blackwood, Per- ence knowledge from pre-test to post-test; and Eng- ning Prepared Public Speaking Career Development
sonnel Coordinator, effective 4/6/18 lish language learners increased 15%. Learners in the Event. Prior to this, he placed first at the sub-district
•EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATIONS CON- control group who were taught using the traditional and district contests. He placed second in the prelimi-
TRACTS methods showed an increase of 5%. nary round of state which qualified him for the final
Certified Limited: Hammersmith, Emily CERT- SUPERINTENDENT: Ms. Kerri Gearhart shared round. In his speech, titled “Deforestation; A Necessary
1 Yr 3/12/18-7/31/18 that the Franklin B. Walter Recognition Celebration Evil”, Aidan discussed deforestation and it benefits,
Classified Limited: Chavez-Arreola, Marta CLASS-1 held on March 12, 2018 was a great success. Kris Dob- the forestry industry and misconceptions concerning
Yr 4/1/18-12/31/18, Florez, Barbara CLASS-1 Yr belaere and her team did an excellent job coordinat- these practices. In the final round Aidan placed fourth
4/1/18-12/31/18, Hernandez, Maria CLASS-1 Yr ing the event, which recognized students and teachers out of 20 state qualifying speakers in the state of Ohio,
4/1/18-12/31/18, Martinez, Josefina CLASS-1 Yr from all our member districts and FCCC, including and had a great time competing in this event.
4/1/18-12/31/18, Pacheco, Betty CLASS-1 Yr special education providers. Annette Rosebrock and
4/1/18-12/31/18, Smith, Michelle CLASS-1 Yr Pat Turpening are assisting ten area districts interest-
4/9/18-6/30/18 ed in submitting 21st Century Learning Community
Classified Notice: Carrizales-Fouty, Noemi Grants for FY19 by providing grant writing assistance
in the hopes of securing more of these valuable grants
Substitute Paraprofessionals: Tammy Deskins for the future. Administrative searches are underway
Substitute Teachers: Taylor Crew, Austin Schultz, in Patrick Henry and Central Local. Preliminary dis-
Steven Suchocki cussions have taken place among NwOESC, NWOCA
•Approved membership in the National School and Building Maintenance personnel Stu Schnitcky
Boards Association for the period of 7/1/18-6/30/19. and Chuck Lero regarding summer projects. Planning
•Approved the payment of the 2017-18 Interstate for the start of the 2018-19 school year is underway.
Migrant Education Council annual participation fee The administrative team and various departmental
to the Council of Chief State School Officers as fiscal staff assist in the planning and coordination of events:
agent, which is above the purchasing agent limit, with • The Administrators’ Conference is set for August
migrant grant funds. 2, with Westin Kieschnick presenting the keynote on
•Approved joint agreements - Pursuant to R.C. Digital Learning.
3313.82, R.C. 3313.821, and applicable law - appoint- • Bus and van driver training will take place on Au-
ing the Business Advisory Council of the Northwest gust 6 at the Archbold HS Auditorium, with nationally
Ohio Educational Service Center to serve as the Busi- recognized safety expert, Jesus Villahermosa return-
ness Advisory Council for the following school dis- ing another year.
tricts: • New Staff Orientation is slated for August 6 to
• Ayersville Local familiarize new staff with our mission, vision and de-
• Bryan City partmental processes.
• Defiance City • The Annual Fall Staff Meeting is set for August 8,
• Edgerton Local with Diana Patton sharing a message – “Be the Differ-
• Edon Northwest Local ence”.
• Fayette Local CFO/TREASURER: Mr. Homer Hendricks report-
• Holgate Local ed on the current cash balance across all funds.
• Millcreek-West Unity Local The Auditor of State’s office has released the an-
• Montpelier Exempted Village nual audit report with the NwOESC receiving an un-
• Napoleon City modified opinion, or clean audit according to audit-
• North Central Local ing standards. Mr. Hendricks commended the fiscal
• Northeastern Local office staff for the great work throughout the year
• Pike-Delta-York Local to insure all funds and fiscal processes are handled
• Stryker Local properly. Several districts have returned their service
• Wauseon Exempted Village agreements for 2018-2019, and the remainder will be
•Approved resolution supporting school safety and contacted soon. The payroll specialist position and
reducing violence in schools. personnel coordinator positions are in the process of
WHEREAS, school violence has become an epi- being filled. The business office is beginning to work
demic in the United States of America; WHEREAS, the through processes for the next school year, including
children and school employees of our nation deserve staff requisitions and annual inventory. Personnel
to attend school without fear of death or injury, and coordinators are sending letters to current substitute
their families deserve to send them to school without staff inviting them to return to the substitute lists next
the same fear; WHEREAS, there is a mutual responsi- year. Staff contracts and salary notices are being pre-
bility of all citizens to address this problem and the re- pared for Board action at the April and May Board
sponsibility for preventing violent incidents cannot be meetings. Required Ohio Ethics Commission filings
relegated to school districts alone; WHEREAS, multi- are due by May 15.
ple studies have shown that the majority of Americans DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION: Mrs. Jill Gil-
support action to eliminate violence in our schools; liland provided an overview of the Parent Mentor pro-
WHEREAS, school board members, administrators, gram. Nichol Herold serves as the NwOESC Parent
employees and community members should work to- Mentor and provides information, resources, and oth-
gether with lawmakers, legal counsel, law enforcement er supports to those in the four county area through
and security experts to determine how best to ensure her work. The mission of the Ohio Parent Mentors
student safety in their district; THEREFORE, BE IT is to provide the necessary support and resources to
RESOLVED that the Northwest Ohio Educational Ser- families of children with disabilities and the profes-
vice Center Board of Education implores the President
of the United States, the Governor of the State of Ohio,
the United States Congress, and the Ohio General As-
sembly to prioritize the protection of students and
school employees by enacting legislation with funding
for the following: 1. Enhanced mental health services
and substance abuse treatment so that all individuals,
including children, have sufficient access to these ser-
vices. 2. Increased access to school safety measures,

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Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 9

Hilltop High School Students Excel Edon High School & Junior High
At District & Regional Science Fairs Third Nine Weeks Honor Rolls

2018 Hilltop HS Regional (plaque) HONOR ROLL Steven Northrup Hunter Goebel
Science Fair Winners Ashlyn Figy- Fern Kieffer Outstand- 3.5 GPA OR ABOVE Samantha Ridgway Donny Howard
Cassius Hulbert
Superiors: Jack Blaisdell, Ashlyn ing Presentation Award (plaque) SENIORS Zacary Sparks Allison Kaylor
Figy, Johnnie Roth, Morgyn Siegel, Matthew Ball- Governor’s Thomas Logan Bloir Trey Whitney Ashley Kaylor
Baron Bleikamp, Teryn Ganster, Haylee Jacklyn Dargitz
Sexton, Tyler Suboski, Aubrie Calvin, Edison Award for Excellence in Alterna- Cort Eicher MERIT HONOR ROLL Carlie Kiess
Chase Masters, Sam Shilling tive Energy Research (prize) Hanna Fogel 3.0 GPA TO 3.49 GPA Olivia Mitchell
Sara Hiller Natalie Spackman
Excellents: Matthew Ball, Riley Bur- Morgyn Siegel- Governor’s Thomas Lucas Joice SENIORS Ethan Steinke
dine, Christian McKinney, Zoi Bauer, Edison Award for Excellence in Biotech- Cameron Lord Destihannah Bohn Kerrin Towers
Nash Kuney, Hannah Reamsnyder, nology and Biomedical Research (prize, Shalyn Mason Gage Winebernner
Kara Brown, Justin Lesniak, Madisyn Society for In Vitro Biology Award (prize) Logan Matthews Carson Brandt
Underwood Kailee Mitchell 7TH GRADE
Haylee Sexton- Kieffer Family Cre- Olivia Radabaugh JUNIORS Meghan Derck
Category Awards: ativity Award (plaque) Travis Siebenaler Naomi Hickman
Behavioral/Social Science: 3rd - Blake Dulle
Hannah Reamsnyder, HM - Chase Mas- Riley Burdine- Mu Alpha Theta Out- JUNIORS Darius Kurtz Jenna Dulle
ters standing Math Use Award (prize) Wendy Braun Riley Manahan Desiree Dunkle
Biochemistry: 3rd - Aubrie Calvin Reagan Gallehue Tamara Mills Maddison Gearig
Chemistry: 2nd - Ashlyn Figy, 3rd - Justin Lesniak- Ohio Earth Science Faith Livensparger Brianna Herr
Justin Lesniak Teacher’s Award (prize) SOPHOMORES Emma Howard
Energy/Transportation: 3rd- Nash Jacob Long Arianna Howard Jack Morris
Kuney Baron Bleikamp- R. Stanford Short Zoe Nubig Caden Nester
Engineering Electrical/Mechanical: Engineering Award, 1st place HS Jordan Runyan Tray Howard Wade Parrish
2nd - Matthew Ball (plaque) Tessa Steinke Kase Hug Konnor Prince
Engineering Materials: 2nd - Baron Chloe Thiel Isaiah Robbins
Bleikamp 2018 Hilltop High School District Makenzie Ledford Kendall Sheline
Environmental: 2nd - Haylee Sexton Science Fair Winners SOPHOMORES Holly Reynolds Garrett Skiles
Environmental Management: 1st - Hanna Alter Kelby Sapp Mallory Wofford
Team of Jack Blaisdell, Sam Shilling, Superiors: (Eligible for state compe- Riley Bloir Lynn Stover
and Tyler Suboski tition) Zoi Bauer, Teryn Ganster, Jack Alea Brandt Natasha Warner JUNIOR HIGH MERIT
Medicine/Health: HM - Zoi Bauer Blaisdell, Johnnie Roth, Baron Blei- HONOR ROLL
Microbiology: 1st - Morgyn Siegel kamp, Sam Shilling, Kara Brown, Hay- Caitlyn Dietsch Nicholas Widmer
Physics: 3rd - Riley Burdine lee Sexton, Aubrie Calvin, Tyler Subos- Jacob Dulle Shane Zulch (3.0 TO 3.49 GPA)
ki, Nash Kuney , Mady Underwood
Sponsored Awards: Alexandra Jacoby FRESHMAN 8TH GRADE
Team of Jack Blaisdell, Sam Shilling, Excellents: Riley Burdine, Christian Kayla Kurtz Coleen Hoffman Jackson Berry
and Tyler Suboski- Bartos Family Sus- McKinney, Morgyn Siegel Zoe Maier
tainability Award ($) FOUR COUNTY HONOR Cory Brooks
Hannah Reamsnyder- Fern Kief- Special Awards: Brooklyn Morris ROLL Terran Dunbar
fer Outstanding Presentation Award Haylee Sexton - Outstanding Physics Aidan Muehfeld
Award- 1st place, $50 Melody Nofziger SENIORS Henley Dye
Morgyn Siegel - Cell Biology Award- Claire Radabaugh Kati Ewers Breanna Heinze
1st place, $50 Blaze Resendez Sara Frantom Brandon Krontz
Mady Underwood - Governor’s Thom- Tatum Schaffter Chandler Howard
as Edison Award for Excellence in Ag- Cameron Sibenaler Brady Matthews Tiara Mills
riculture and Food Technology Student Connor Skiles Brian Thomas
Research- 1st place, $50 Taylor Trausch JUNIORS Thomas Wehrenberg
Kyle Apger
Tyler Trevino Schylar Bergman 7TH GRADE
Chase Prince David Eitniear
FRESHMAN Tyler Thiel Maag Courtney Heinze
Trinity Altaffer JoLynn Winebernner Emma Hickman
Jessica Anderson Ian Hickman
Nevaya Deck JUNIOR HIGH HONOR
ROLL Ivy Lash
Gage Eicher Ariana Mays
Abigail Frantom 3.5 GPA OR ABOVE Tehya Mills
Victoria Green Kaden Mosher
Addison Harding 8TH GRADE Ethan Riter
Trenton Arnold Kalon Weaver
Nikkie Collins
Jayden Craven

Hayden Dye
Drew Gallehue

SCIENCE FAIR PARTICIPANTS ... (Front) Hannah Reamsynder, Haylee Sexton, Third Nine Weeks Honor
Ashlyn Figy, Teryn Ganster, and Zoi Bauer. (Middle) Matt Ball, Baron Bleikamp, Roll For North Central
Justin Lesniak, Kara Brown, Riley Burdine, and Christian McKinney, (Back) Chase Junior High & High School
Masters, Nash Kuney, Mady Underwood, Sam Shilling, Jack Blaisdell, and Tyler
Suboski. Two students who not included in the picture were (Left) Aubrie Calvin-
Food Storage Project and (Below) Morgyn Siegel Comparison of Body Bacteria.

Four County Career Center 12TH GRADE Adrian Salazar Gracy Livensparger
Welcomes Author J. F. Spieles Josh Bailey Eryn Shaw Jessie Lonabarger
James Cole
Grace Shipman Alexia Miller
Brittany Cozart Kailey Siebeneck Kaydence Page
Noelia Cruz
Evan Traxler Colin Patten
Allyson Fenicle Justin Vassar Kadden Reeser
Kirsten Helinski Macie Willson
Skyler JoHantgen Jenna Roth
Jenna Keesecker Alex Zuber Mason Sanford
Makayla Knapp 9TH GRADE Kaitlyn Stembridge
Vada Lashaway Adam Bentley Zachary Tomblin
Keean Livensparger Kristen Hickman Haley Wehrle
Winter McStoots Aleegan Kelly Sam Wheeler
Peggy Michael Connor Ledford
Diana Lopez 7TH GRADE
Evan Munger Makayla Meyers Briana Baker
Harsh Patel Matthew Pace
Erin Ryan Madison Pannell Rea Beck
Zac Turner Reema Patel Isabelle Burnett
Ivonne Sanchez
Cole Tyre Michelle Sierra Quin Burt
Brooke Wheeler Larry Spieth Emma Fidler
Charlinda Williams Allie Theobald Macie Gendron
Ben Turner Beau Groves
Emma Zenz Kyleigh Westfall Sam Johnson
11TH GRADE Brenna White Makinzy King
Madyson Bonney Erica Knapp
Lindsay Brown Jack Zenz Mario Marmolejo
Layne Cogswell Maizie Zimmerman Kinsley Martin
Lillian Martin
Addie Elser 8TH GRADE Brooke McClanahan
Hayden Haas Lauren Balser Sean Michael
Cami Johns Amy Barajas-Rodriguez Kila Reeser
Draven Keller Kendal Bonney Brandi Schofield
Jory Landis Madison Brown Alisha Singer
Brodie Mansur Kaytee Tomblin
Sidney McKarns Riley Brown Coltan Willson
Morgan Mitchell Erin Elser
Derek Morris Kassidy Faler FOUR COUNTER
Blake Sakos Zach Hayes CAREER CENTER
Colton Schmunk Teegan Helms
Madelynn Scott Colton Hicks Austin Echler
Jayla Stannard Baylee Joice Dalton Joice
Nathan Stembridge Emily Lehsten Caleb Plummer
Payton Taylor Jason Singer
Mollie Theobald Colt Steusloff
Joshua Wehrle

AREA STUDENTS MEET AUTHOR ... Four County Career Center was thrilled to 10TH GRADE FULTON COUNTY SPORTSMEN’S CLUB IS PLEASED TO HOST
have author J.F. Spieles visit students who are part of the group Page Benders as Sidney Bell
they met to discuss his book “Echoes of an Outlaw’s Curse.” Spieles is a Wauseon WOMEN & YOUTH TRAP SHOOTING
native and teaches in Englewood, Ohio. Shown above during the book signing are Chace Boothman THURSDAY NIGHTS: 5:00 pm to ??
Fulton county students (LEFT TO RIGHT) Mackenzie Siewert (Evergreen) Computer Makayla Brown 1st Sunday of each month: 10:00 am to ???
Design/3D Modeling; Spieles; and Andrew Louy (Evergreen) Computer Design/3D Santiago Cadena 7700 County Road 14 • Wauseon, OH 43567
Modeling. Shown to the left is Spieles with Williams county students (LEFT TO Chelsea Cheesbro
RIGHT) Sierra Rose (Bryan) Hospitality Services; Speiles; Douglas Cole (North Cen- FREE Shells & Targets for Women & Youth under 17.
tral) Software Development & Game Design; and Kamryn Dick (Bryan) Health Ca- Manuel Cruz Shotguns are also provided
reers. Page Benders is a group of students who meet monthly and discuss books Hayley Culver
they are reading. These books are supplied by the Literacy Committee at the Career Michael Cummins ** This trap event is made possible from a grant from the Ohio Division of Wildlife
Center and are available free to the students. While Spieles was visiting, students Emilie Eustace Check us out on facebook or visit our website:
had the opportunity to have him sign their book and talk with him about other Taylor Fenicle www.fultoncosportsmenclub.org
books he has had published. The Literacy Committee made the arrangements for
the visiting author. Colby Haas
Ashlyn Helms
Kimberly Knepper
Alex Lehsten
Ryan Lynch

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North Central Students Graduate From D.A.R.E.

By: Casey Church in regards to what they learned through the course.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Jozlyn Beek and Talen Denstedt were selected to share
their essays with their peers at graduation. Essay win-
The Williams County D.A.R.E. program is going ners were given metals along with gift certificates to
strong in schools across the county. On Wednesday, Pete’s Eats.
March 28th, North Central fifth grade students were
proudly awarded certificates upon completion of the Deputy McCord closed out the graduation with
program. homework for each student reminding them to do
something every day to better not only themselves but
Once absent from schools, the Williams County their community they live.
D.A.R.E. program now is featured in schools teaching
them valuable life lessons and giving students tools Students were treated to refreshments following
to make the right choices. D.A.R.E not only covers graduation.
the dangers of drugs but includes topics such as peer
pressure, risks and consequences, stress, communi- Casey may be reached at [email protected]
cation, bullying, internet safety and networking.

As part of D.A.R.E., students must complete essays

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Library News

April Events Schedule Watch The Greatest Showman
At Swanton Public Library At Stryker Branch Library
The Stryker Branch Library will be a spectacle and celebration of his larg-
Sunday, April 1 – The library is closed 3:00 pm – Babysitting Clinic. Fulton holding a movie night on Friday, April er-than-life imagination that captivated
in observance of the holiday. County Health Center will teach this 27. Families can enjoy pizza and re- audiences around the globe.
clinic at the library for those at least freshments at 6:00 pm, and at 6:30 pm
Mondays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 11-years-old. Participants who complete watch The Greatest Showman (rated This event is FREE, with all food and
from 10:15 am to 11:45 am – Mixed Lev- the training will be certified in babysit- PG). refreshments being provided by the li-
el Hatha Yoga. This class is slightly more ting through the Fulton County Health brary. You must register to attend by
advanced, offering students an opportu- Center (does not include CPR training). The Greatest Showman is an original Thursday, April 12. The Stryker Branch
nity to expand their skill level. Class fee Registration is required in advance and musical inspired by the life of P.T. Bar- Library is located at 304 South Defiance
is $10.00 per session with multi-session includes a $20.00 class fee. Checks are num, starring Hugh Jackman. Barnum Street. For more information, please
tickets available. Students are asked to made payable to Fulton County Health was a visionary who rose from nothing contact Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-
bring a yoga mat and towel and to wear Center. Bring a sack lunch. Beverages to create “The Greatest Show on Earth”, 5081.
comfortable clothing.
and a snack will be provided. Class size
is limited to 20; a minimum of 10 must
sign up. In the event that the minimum
Tuesdays, April 3 and 10 at 10:30
am – Storytime. Weekly classes offered

Teen Make & Take Program Toat Swanton Library for children ages 6
months to 5 years. Children will learn is not reached, participants will be con-
about different kinds of toys through tacted and registration fees refunded. Start At Edon Branch Library
stories, music, and crafts. Free. No reg-
Saturday, April 14 and 28 at 10:30
istration required. am – Paws to Read: Read With Char-
Wednesday, April 4 at 4:30 pm – lie! Sign up to read aloud to a certified The Edon Branch Library will start & Take projects are free to attend, with
therapy dog, who is happy just to lis- holding a weekly Make & Take Pro- all materials being supplied by the li-
Board of Library Teens (BOLT) meeting. ten. Improve reading skills and have gram for teens, on Thursdays from 3:00 brary.
New members welcome! fun reading with a friendly dog at the to 7:00 pm. Programming will start on
same time. Kids can read to Australian Thursday, April 19 in the library meet- The Edon Branch Library is located
Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26 Shepherd Charlie in 15-minute slots; up ing room. Each month will have a differ- at 105 South Michigan Street. For more
from 10:15 am to 11:45 am – Begin- to six slots are available on both days. ent Make & Take project. April’s project information, please contact Cyndi Jew-
ning/Hatha 1 Yoga. Join us for a series Slots can be shared for kids who want to will be Inspiration Stone Painting. Make ell at 419-272-2839.
of yoga classes taught by Aimee Stroh-
beck. Please bring a yoga mat and towel

and wear comfortable clothing for easy come in together. Call, come in, or visit ADDITIONAL LIBRARY NEWS ON PAGE 13
movement. No experience necessary. our website to register.
Class fee is by donation with proceeds Monday, April 16 at 7:00 pm – Swan-
benefiting the library. ton Public Library Board of Trustees
Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26 monthly meeting. Open to the public. NSCC Adds Michael Leonard
from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Chair Yoga. Thursday, April 19 from 6:30 pm to
8:00 pm – Cardmaking Classes. Our on-
going series of cardmaking classes con-
tinues with cards for special occasions,
This class involves the same poses
done in other yoga classes, but modi-

To Help Grow Agriculture Programsfied to make them gentler while sitting
or sometimes standing with a chair for such as birthdays or Mother’s Day. The
balance and support. Class fee is $5. No supply fee is $6.00 for 3 cards. Children PHOTO PROVIDED programs. “It is our mission to sustain
yoga mat is required for this class. over the age of eight, accompanied by an and grow area agriculture in northwest
adult, are welcome to attend. Register at NEW ADDITION ... Michael Leonard, Ohio through a variety of Ag-related de-
Thursday, April 5 from 7:00 pm to the front desk, online, or by phone. Department Chair-Agricultural Studies gree and certificate programs,” said Del-
8:00 pm – Writers’¬ Group. Do you want at Northwest State Community College. camp. “We are blessed to have an active
to write but are not sure how? Are you a Thursday, April 19 between 4:00 farming community to provide valuable
writer interested in input on your work? pm and 7:00 pm – Cholesterol Screen- ARCHBOLD, OH -- Agriculture con- feedback on the state of today’s and
If so, you’re invited to join the writers’ ing. Fulton County Health Center will tinues to be a major aspect of life and tomorrow’s agriculture. This helps us
group led by local freelance author Na- do quick cholesterol screenings at the business in northwest Ohio, and North- shape our classes, and prepare our stu-
than Jacobs. Attendees should bring library. With just a finger prick and a west State Community College actively dents to take agriculture well into the
works to share, both finished and in- $5.00 donation, you can learn your total continues to explore ways to grow its 21st Century,” she continued. As part
progress, and be ready to discuss ways HDL (good cholesterol level), your good- agriculture-focused curriculum through of the Ag program expansion, the Col-
to improve writing skills. Registration is to-bad cholesterol ratio, and your glu- associate degree and short-term certifi- lege recently hired Michael Leonard as
requested, but walk-ins are welcome. cose level (blood sugar). No appointment cate programs. NSCC presently offers the Department Chair of Agricultural
is needed, just walk in. a Crop and Soil Management associate Studies.
Tuesday, April 10 from 6:30 pm to degree program, in partnership with the
8:00 pm – Planting for Spring. Members Saturday, April 21 from 10:30 am Ohio State University Agricultural Tech- Leonard is an accomplished educa-
of the Swanton Garden Club will be here to 11:15 am – Pajama Party for grades nical Institute (ATI), which allows stu- tor and administrator with extensive
for a hands-on demonstration of the K-5. Wear your pajamas and come party dents to earn the majority of their de- experience in professional and techni-
best way to plant seeds in spring soil. at the library this month! We’ll watch a gree close to home. cal educational program development
Participants will be able to take their short movie, have popcorn and drinks, and operational oversight. Prior to join-
planted seeds home. Call, come in, or play games, and make crafts while Janet Delcamp, dean of Allied Health, ing Northwest State, Leonard was the
visit our website to register. watching. Stuffed animals, pillows, and Business and Public Services at North- Agroecology Program Manager for Hock-
blankets welcome! Call, come in, or visit west State, intends to expand those ing College, where he developed a com-
Wednesday, April 11 from 4:00 pm our website to sign up. prehensive farm plan for the New Ap-
to 5:30 pm – Anime Club for grades palachian Farmstead Learning Center,
6-12. Join us to watch three episodes of Thursday, April 26 from 5:30 pm to focusing on ecological approaches to ag-
anime(s) chosen by the attendees or the 8:30 pm – Canvas Painting Class. Join riculture while supporting county and
random button. Japanese food, snacks, local artist Donna Mills for a painting high school Ag requirements.
and drinks will also be provided. Free! class suitable for beginners. Partici-
pants will paint an endearing portrait of Leonard earned his Master of Agri-
Thursday, April 12 at 7:00 pm – a cow on a 15”x20” canvas using differ- cultural and Extension Education from
Adult Book Club led by Marty Kaback. ent methods. All supplies are provided; North Carolina State University in 2014,
This month’s book is The Practical Navi- total cost per person is $25. An example a Master of Science-Geosciences from
gator by Stephen Metcalfe. Copies are painting is on display at the library. Call, Mississippi State University in 2008,
available at the front desk. come in, or visit our website to register. and his Bachelor of Science-Animal Sci-
ence from the University of Missouri in
Saturday, April 14 from 9:00 am to 2001. As if that weren’t enough, Leonard
was also a Military Officer (operations/
Musical Story Time With acquisitions) for the U.S. Air Force (’02-
Trinka At Stryker Branch Library ’13), and a non-commissioned officer
(aviation maintenance) with the U.S.
On Thursday, April 26 at 10:00 am kids and families are invited to the Stryker Army (’87-’97).
Branch Library to explore learning with music and movement with teacher/per-
former Trinka! This free music show will have you wiggling and giggling your way “I look forward to using my passion
through silly educational songs and more. Learning has never been so much fun! for agriculture in service of the people,
communities and businesses of Ohio,”
The Stryker Branch Library is located at 304 South Defiance Street. For more Leonard said.

information, please contact Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081. Edon FFA Advances To State

Teen Anime Club To Meet In Ag Mechanics Contest
At Bryan Main Library

The Teen Anime Club, Otaku Chuo: Anime Alliance will meet at the Bryan Main
Library Adult Dept. in the Carnegie Room, weekly on Mondays at 4:30 pm. This
club is for Anime enthusiasts, who are 10 through 18 years old. Gather to debate,
watch, eat and enjoy all things Anime with other fans!

The Bryan Main Library is located at 107 East High Street. For more informa-
tion, please contact the Adult Dept. at 419-636-6734 ext. 221.

Vegetable Gardening Program
At Edon Branch Library

Lawns and trees will soon be turning green, warm weather is just around the PHOTO PROVIDED
corner, and the kids are starting to think about summer break. Even though it
doesn’t feel like it now, gardening season is quickly approaching. In order to en- ADVANCING TO STATE ... On Tuesday, March 6th, Kase Hug, Recce Disbro, and
sure that you are as excited about your garden in August as you are now (and that Austin Huffman of the Edon FFA Chapter participated in the District Agricultural
you can still find it among the weeds), plan to attend this informational class at the Mechanic Skills Career Development Event at Penta Career Center. The students
Edon Branch Library to learn about planning and planting a vegetable garden for had to exhibit knowledge about tools, labels and safety procedures; as well as dem-
success. Held on Monday, April 30 at 5:30 pm, onstrate skills in welding, mechanical repair and equipment troubleshooting. The
team placed second at the district level, which qualifies them for the state competi-
John Schoenhals, Ohio State Extension Educator, will share tips to get your tion on April 6th at Ohio State ATI in Wooster. Shown above are team members (left
garden off to a strong start. Topics discussed will include proper planting, watering, to right): Reece Disbro, Austin Huffman and Kase Hug.
and fertilizing techniques, as well as selecting the right veggies to grow and more!
Several handouts and helpful materials will also be distributed. You can also pick
up seeds to start your own garden from the Edon Seed Library! This program is
FREE to attend.

The Edon Branch Library is located at 105 South Michigan Street. For more
information, please contact Cyndi Jewell at 419-272-2839.

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Library News

Williams County Public Library Anime Club At Swanton
To Celebrate National Library Week Library For Grades 6-12

putting on a Steeped Tea, Tea Tasting Come to the Swanton Public Library ed. No registration required. FREE!
during National Library Week on Satur- from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm on Wednes- Please call the library at 419-826-
day, April 14 from 10:30 to 11:30 am. day, April 11, for an afternoon all about
Tea enthusiast, Rachel Johns will be anime. Join us to watch three episodes 2760, stop by, or visit our website at
at the library with a variety of different of anime chosen by the attendees (or http://www.swantonpubliclibrary.org
tea flavors for you to try. This is a FREE by the random button!). Japanese food, for more information. Swanton Library
event for adults. snacks, and drinks will also be provid- is located at 305 Chestnut Street in
Swanton.
Edon Branch Library will be giving
away a gift certificate to Edon Dairy Treat Rita Faye’s Essentials Program
and will have several contests. There will At Stryker Branch Library
be a “Minute to Win It” challenge every
PHOTO PROVIDED day, in which all ages can participate. You Rita Faye’s Essentails (handcrafted and older, and is FREE to attend. You
can find Dewey the Dinosaur throughout bath & body essentials) will be at the must pre-register as this event is limited
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK ... Brayden the week. Dewey has accidentally cloned Stryker Branch Library on Monday, to 15 participants. Refreshments will be
Brown shows off artwork that was on himself, and he needs to gather all his April 09 at 5:30 pm. Get ready for spring served and all materials will be provided
display at the Bryan Library Children’s copies to put himself back together, but by creating your own natural mosquito by the library.
Dept. for the Fututre of the Arts Young they’re hiding in the library. Help him spray! The spray is made without deet
Artist Exhibit. find all his pieces and save Dewey’s Day! or any chemicals, and instead is formu- The Stryker Branch Library is located
Find all the pieces and win a prize! The lated with essential oils that mosquitos at 304 South Defiance Street. For more
Williams County Public Library with library will also have programs through- and bugs hate. This program is ages 16 information, please contact Connie Ae-
locations in Bryan, Edgerton, Edon, Pi- out the week. On Monday, April 09 the schliman at 419-682-5081.
oneer, Stryker, and West Unity will be library will have Senior Exercise at 9:30
joining libraries in schools, campuses am, and then the special event 3 Season Local History Center
and communities nationwide in cele- Flower Gardens at 5:30 pm. To Put On Titanic Tea
brating National Library Week, a time to Come visit the Williams County Pub- to take home. Also explored will be Wil-
highlight the value of libraries, librarians On Tuesday, April 10 there will be Se- lic Library for afternoon tea aboard the liams County’s connection to one of the
and library workers. First sponsored in nior Cards & Coffee at 1:00 pm, Needle- RMS Titanic! greatest disasters of the 20th Century.
1958, National Library Week is a nation- crafters at 5:00 pm, and the Pinterest
al observance sponsored by the Ameri- Program: Create a Stargazer Ball at 5:30 This event, sponsored by the Local The tea will be held on the ‘hospitali-
can Library Association (ALA) and by pm. On Wednesday, April 11 the library History Center, offers the taste of a by- ty deck’ in the Bryan Main Library Carn-
libraries across the country each April. will have its regular story hour schedule gone era with a nautical flair: a tradi- egie Room, commencing at 12:00 pm on
“Libraries Lead” is this year’s theme for along with Discovery Time at 1:30 pm. tional English tea as it would have been Saturday, April 21st.
National Library Week, April 08 through On Thursday, April 12 there will be Se- served on the legendary ocean-liner. The
April 14, 2018. nior Exercise at 9:30 am, and Teen Make afternoon will include cucumber sand- There is no charge to attend, but we
& Take from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. On Friday, wiches and other delicacies, a special do ask that you book a reservation to
WCPL serves Williams County by pro- April 13 at 7:00 pm, enjoy a free Family blend of Titanic tea brewed to perfec- board, as space is limited.
viding books, magazines, newspapers, night out with dinner and a movie! Pad- tion, and a display of Titanic themed
movies, music, audio books, and digi- dington 2 will be shown. Programming artifacts by Mr. Richard Cooley. There The Bryan Main Library is located at
tal books for all ages. WCPL also pro- for the week will end on Saturday, April will be other treats, and a special sweet 107 East High Street. Call Jane or Den-
vides many services to the public includ- 14 with Family Story Time at 11:00 am. ver at (419) 636-6734 ext. 275 to get
ing free computer and internet access, your boarding pass today!
homebound services, and many special The Pioneer Branch Library will have
programs, among other things. “Service programs running throughout National April Adult Programs At
to the community has always been the Library Week. Tuesday Twisters on be Swanton Public Library
focus of the library,” said Jeff Yahraus, held on Tuesday, April 10 from 3:00 to
Library Director. “While this aspect has 4:00 pm for children ages 6 through 15. Canvas Painting Class April 19. Participants will receive their
never changed, libraries have grown and There will be a Recipe Swap at 1:00 pm Donna Mills, local painter and in- total cholesterol, HDL (good cholester-
evolved in how they provide for the needs on Wednesday, April 11, for ages 16 and structor, will be hosting a painting class ol), and glucose (blood sugar) numbers.
of every member of their community.” older. On Thursday, April 12 the tod- suitable for beginners on Thursday, Blood pressure will also be checked. A
dler program Eaglets, for ages newborn April 26 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Partici- $5 donation to Heart Radiothon is re-
To celebrate National Library Week, to 5 years old, will meet from 11:00 to pants will be painting an endearing por- quested. No Appointment necessary.
all locations of WCPL will have an am- 11:30 am. A Family Storytime will also trait of a cow on a 15” x 20” canvas. An
nesty period from April 08 through April be on Thursday night at 6:00 pm. This example of the painting is on display at Planting for Spring
14 when fines will be forgiven on overdue program is open to all ages. Game Time the library. There is a $25 class fee that Members of the Swanton Garden
materials. will be on Friday, April 13 from 3:00 to includes all supplies. Registration is re- Club will be at the library from 6:30
5:00 pm. All ages are welcome to attend. quired. Call, visit the library’s website, – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, April 10, for a
This year, the library will also have two On Saturday, April 14 at 10:30 am there or come in. hands-on demonstration of the best way
special giveaways. Each branch will have will be a Kids Jewelry Workshop, for ages to plant seeds in spring soil. Partici-
an educational gift basket that children, 6 to 15 years old. April Yoga Schedule pants will be able to take their planted
age newborn through 5 years old, can Mixed Level Hatha Yoga I & II will be seeds home. Call, come in, or visit our
enter to win. Then system wide, WCPL Stryker Branch Library will have held on Mondays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, and website to register.
will be giving away 4 Cedar Point tickets guessing jars, giveaways, door prizes, 30 from 10:15 am to 11:45 am. These
that include food for the day, parking, and a Find Snoopy contest throughout sessions are slightly more advanced, Ongoing Programs
and 4 souvenir water bottles. This prize the week! Snoopy will be hiding in a new providing an opportunity to expand par- On Thursday, April 12, at 7:00 pm,
has a $400 value! The Cedar Point tick- spot daily. The library will also have ticipants’ skill levels. Class fee is $10 Marty Kaback’s book club will be at the
ets are valid to use as a onetime pass, the program, Read-2-Me on Wednes- per session. library to discuss The Practical Naviga-
any open day during the 2018 season, day, April 20 at 3:15 pm. There will be Hatha Yoga Basics will be offered on tor by Stephen Metcalfe. New readers
which runs from May 05 through Octo- a Charlie Brown theme, and kids will be Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26 from are always welcome. May’s book will be
ber 28. You must be age six and older to able to read a Charlie Brown book to a 10:15 am to 11:45 am. Class fee is by Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria
enter to win. library volunteer, then create a Snoopy donation, proceeds benefit the library. Semple. Card making, hosted by Anna
craft, and enjoy Charlie Brown crafts. On Chair Yoga will be held on Thurs- Geis, will be making cards for special oc-
Patrons will receive a ticket/chance Thursday, April 12 the library will have days, April 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 2:00 casions such as birthdays and Mother’s
to enter into the contest for each book Tail Waggin’ Tutors from 3:15 to 4:00 pm to 3:00 pm; this class involves poses Day on Thursday, April 19 at 6:30 pm.
checked out. For those who are new to pm. Sign up to read to Skye the library modified to be gentler while sitting or Class fee is $6.00. Knitting/Crocheting
the library, when you sign up for a li- therapy dog! standing holding a chair. Class fee is group will meet Wednesdays, April 4 &
brary card you will automatically receive $5. No mat needed. 18 at 6:30 pm. Beginners are always
10 tickets/chances to win the contest! Celebrate National Library Week at Cholesterol Screening welcome to the group. Join the chess
The contest will run through National Li- West Unity Branch Library with daily Heart Radiothon’s annual screening group on Wednesday evenings at 6:00
brary Week, with winners being chosen events happening April 09 through 14. at SPL is from 4:00 – 7:00 on Thursday, p.m. or Saturday afternoons at 1:00 pm.
the following week. On Monday April 09, kids can meet for Players of all skill levels are welcomed.
Lego Club at 3:00 pm. There will be a
Special programs and fun activities special challenge and door prizes. Later Paws To Read Continues At SPL
will also take place at each WCPL loca- that evening, the library will be holding
tion. the adult program “Spring Time in Paris” Paws to Read is back! This program combines kids, dogs, and books. Children
at 6:00 pm. On Tuesday, April 10 there sign up to read aloud for 15 minutes to a certified therapy dog, who is happy just
The Bryan Main Library Children’s will be a “Keep America Beautiful” con- to listen. Improve reading skills and have fun reading with a friendly dog at the
Dept. will have Baby Lap Sit on Monday, test for kids in Kindergarten through same time!
April 09 at 6:00 pm. On Tuesday, April 2nd grade at 3:00 pm. Then on Wednes-
10 story time will be held at 11:00 am, day, April 11 the movie Wonder (rated Australian shepherd Charlie will be here at 10:30 am on Saturdays, April 14 and
and 6:30 pm. Let’s Move will also be that PG) will be shown at 3:00 pm. Popcorn 28. Kids can read to him in 15 minute slots; six slots are available for both days.
night at 6:00 pm, and then on Wednes- will be served! Slots can be shared for kids who want to come in together. Call, come in, or visit
day, April 11 at 11:00 am. On Thursday, our website to register.
April 12 Lego Club will start at 4:00 pm, On Thursday, April 13 there will be a
and Art Works will then be at 5:30 pm. Harry Potter Party from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. For more information call 419-826-2760, visit the library’s website at http://
There will be a Make-It Take-It Craft on Fans of all ages are invited to attend! At- www.swantonpubliclibrary.org, or visit the library at 305 Chestnut Street in Swan-
Saturday, April 14 from 9:00 am to noon. tend a Friday the 13th party on Friday, ton.
The Adult Dept. will have Teen Thursday April 13 at 3:00 pm. There will be prizes
on Thursday, April 12 at 4:00 pm, then for attendants! National Library Week
will have a Fiber Art meeting at 5:30 pm programming will end with Super Satur-
that same evening. day on Saturday, April 14 at 10:00 am.
This event is open to all ages. The library
Edgerton Branch Library will have will also have a giant guessing jar, and
guessing jars and door prizes through- a treasure box full of prizes set out dur-
out the week. The library will also be ing the week. In addition, the library will
be giving away a giant Ohio State plaque
and a library bag full of best sellers.

For more information, visit Williams
County Public Library in Bryan at 107
E. High Street, call 419-636-6734 or see
the library’s web site at www.mywcpl.
org.

Children’s Arbor Day Program Murder Mystery Book Club
At Stryker Branch Library At Edon Branch Library

Kids in Kindergarten through 6th Grade are invited to attend an Afterschool The Edon Branch Library adult murder mystery book club, “Murder in the Li-
Arbor Day program at the Stryker Branch Library on Monday, April 30 from 3:15 brary” will be meeting on Thursday, April 26 at 7:00 pm to discuss The Murder of
to 4:00 pm. Anne Marie from the Williams Soil and Conservation District, Williams Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie! The meeting will be held in the fireplace area.
Co will be sharing information about trees, and the important role they play in the Attendants are asked to bring ideas for books they would like to read in the future.
environment. Refreshments will be provided. This program is free to attend.
The Edon Branch Library is located at 105 South Michigan Street. For more
The Stryker Branch Library is located at 304 South Defiance Street. For more information, please call Cyndi Jewell at 419-272-2839.
information, please contact Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081.

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Swanton Holds Open House Edgerton Mayor Grateful For Workers’
On Major Village Projects In 2018 Action On Failed Pump Station

By: Bill O’ Connell is planned to be installed. In total, ap- By: James Pruitt warranty for the water plant generator
THE VILLAGE REPORTER proximately 6300 lineal feet of new pipe THE VILLAGE REPORTER was valid for parts and labor for the re-
is planned to be installed. pairs (regarding the December issue),
The Village of Swanton held an Open Mayor Lance Bowsher opened the however it does not cover the cost for
House for the public on Wednesday, Roadway surface replacement on meeting of March 19 by thanking em- the rental generator used during the re-
March 28th at the Swanton Commu- Harrison, Lawrence and East Garfield ployees for coming together as a team to pair which is saving the village approxi-
nity Center to provide more information include milling the surface of the pave- solve the problem with the failed pump mately $2,400.
on the three-upcoming major road and ment and overlaying of the road, from at the lift station causing the sanitary
sewer projects the Village will undertake edge of pavement to edge of pavement, sewer overflow on March 17. Multiple Electronic Wastes Clean-Up Day is 8
this year. The event was attended by with a new asphalt surface. The surface departments pulled together to resolve a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 21 behind
Village officials and representatives from replacement on Church Street include the issue. Multiple mop heads, sanitary town hall. The Village Annual Clean-Up
the engineering firms that had been curbs, asphalt pavement and replace- wipes, syringes and other items were Day 8 a.m.-noon Saturday April 28 be-
awarded the construction contracts ment of the driveway approaches. In all found to have clogged the pump caus- hind town hall.
and gave anyone interested a chance areas, the grassed areas adjacent the ing the failure.
to ask questions or voice any concerns. roads will be restored by grading and Jackie Perry extended a thank you
The three projects, Sewer Separation, placing seed. In other news: Community mem- to the Edgerton Area Foundation for the
Church Street Improvements and Gar- ber Troy Siebenaler addressed Council generous grant allowing the Police De-
field Bridge Replacement, are scheduled The construction and engineering regarding an issue with stones from a partment to obtain safety vests. A Thank
to begin in late Spring or early Summer. design and construction oversight of the berm patch that were thrown up in the you card will be mailed to the EAF.
project is estimated to be $1,647,000. terrace on W Hull Street and N West
Troy Brehmer of Jones & Henry En- The Village is in the process of obtaining Street during snow plowing. He sug- Council member Chuck Wallace re-
gineers, LTD. explained the first two a low-interest rate loan through Ohio gested that type of berm not be used. minded everyone that the speed bumps
projects this way, “To comply with EPA EPA’s Water Pollution Control Loan Kip will be informed to check out the would need to be placed on Ash and
mandates of reducing combined sewer Fund and has secured a grant and zero- situation. Lutterbein streets at Gerhart Park as
overflows to nearby waterways, the Vil- interest rate loan through the Ohio Pub- baseball/softball season is approach-
lage of Swanton has been separating lic Works Commission. Village Backflow testing has been ing. He suggested April 1 when practice
their sanitary and storm water sewer completed by Stark’s Plumbing and starts. Games start mid-May. The Street
flows. Separation work includes install- The funding will help reduce the cost Heating. The failed lift station pump was Department will be notified.
ing new sanitary and storm sewers and of the project to the Village’s ratepay- delivered to Tom Frederick March 19.
disconnecting identified clean water ers. Construction is anticipated to start He is preparing a quote to rebuild the Council member Bob Day compli-
sources from existing combined sewers. shortly after July 1, 2018 and is expect- failed pump. He will be giving a quote for mented the staff on some jobs well
The upcoming sewer separation project ed to be complete within nine months.” the purchase of new pump to have as a done. He shared words of praise from a
is the next phase of the Village’s sewer spare for backup situations. resident regarding stones that were laid
separation work. The Garfield Bridge Project is set to where a tree was taken down as well
begin this Spring and will require ap- Williams County is bringing its vac- as a businessman relocating a busi-
The separation area is described proximately 120 days according to Scot uum truck over to assist with storm ness back in town. He said the word
as Harrison and Lawrence Avenues Morehouse of DGL Consulting Engi- water drainage issue within Edgerton. “resourcefulness” comes to mind to de-
between East Garfield and Chestnut neers. The affected section of Garfield The village met with the County Engi- scribe the action of the employees and it
Streets and Church Street from Crest- Ave. will be closed during construction. neer to develop a plan to work together. is appreciated.
wood to Hallett Avenue. Within the This will impact traffic flow into and out The staff discovered the manufacturer’s
separation area, new storm sewers will of Swanton Middle School before the James can be reached at
be installed on Harrison, Lawrence and end of the 2017-2018 school year and [email protected]
East Garfield. A new headwall and out- possibly the beginning of the 2018-2019
let to Ai Creek is planned. Due to the school year. Fulton County To Release
failing condition of the combined sewer Funds For Archbold Work
on Church Street, a new sanitary sewer Construction schedules may be af-
fected by the weather.

Bill can be reached at
[email protected]

By: James Pruitt ers approved a contract between Jobs
THE VILLAGE REPORTER and Family Services and Northwoods
for technical support services for speci-
The Ohio Services Development fied software. The cost will not exceed
Agency has released funds for Arch- $27,000.
bold’s sidewalk project.
The commissioners appointed Cheryl
The announcement came in the Geisler in the non-restricted position of
Fulton Board of County Commission- the Board of Developmental Disabilities.
ers packet for March 27. The state is
releasing $53,900. The commission- James can be reached at
[email protected]

“Martha & Me In 1847” At
The April Meeting Of Fulton
County Genealogical Society

PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF DELTA – The next Fulton County gifts, etc.
Genealogical Society meeting is Tues- Colleen is the Curator for the Bean
UPCOMING PROJECTS ... Troy Brehmer of Jones & Henry Engineers discusses the day, April 10 at 7 p.m. when Colleen
Sewer Separation and Church Street Improvement Projects with a Church Street Rufenacht will share information on her Creek Valley History Center in Fayette,
resident. ancestor Martha’s letter describing a Ohio. Fulton County Genealogical Soci-
10-day wagon trip to this area in 1847. ety meetings are held at Trinity Luther-
Colleen also has a newspaper article on an Church, 410 Taylor St., Delta. Park-
the 50th anniversary of Martha’s par- ing and entry is on the back side of the
ents who lived in Williams County. The church.
article contains names of attendees,
Visitors are welcome. Come out and
hear how travel has changed!

Delta High School Honor Roll For The Third Quarter

The following students Kaytlin Siewertsen Elizabeth Ford Joy Dunford* Faith Kutzly Brooklyn Wright
have achieved honor Dorian Snatchko Michaela Fouty Logan Echler Jarred Marquez
roll status at Delta High Brenden Strauss Addyson Gomoll Marissa Edwards Anthony Russell FOUR COUNTY
School/Four County for Isaac Summers Skylar Gomoll Abigail Freeman* Allen Schwanbeck* JUNIOR AND SENIORS
the third quarter of the Dakota Swicegood Ramzie Hockenberry* Mercy Gerity* Sara Sintobin*
2017-18 school year. Hailey Hoffman Jessalyn Giguere Grace Sonick * FIRST HONORS
First honors requires a Caydence Taft Nathan Jokinen Falcon Hassenzahl Isabella Summers* Megan Allen
3.5 or above grade point Cody Widney Hadlee Henderson Mia Beltran*
average. A 3.0-3.499 Braelyn Wymer* Jessie Lake Zachary Hines Jovon Vann*
grade point average is Brooklyn Wymer Mindy O’Neill Raelyn Hutchinson Halle Weishampel Ricardo Flores Jr.
needed for second hon- SECOND HONORS Braden Risner Nathan Kohlhofer Cheyanna Yeary Lexi Flores
ors. A student must also Michael Eckenrode Sydney Schauwecker* Aliyah Lopez* SECOND HONORS
take a minimum of four Hunter Hamilton Gabriel Scott Cole Mattin* Allianna Hite*
classes and receive quar- Jayce Helminiak Antonio Serna Tyler McCullough Cade Allen Ragan Jessing*
terly grades to qualify for Courtny Helton MaKenzee Sheely William McQueen Sadie Burres
the honor rolls. Tori Hockenberry Jacob Myers Dustin Cowden Kara Kistner
Max Hoffman Lily Strong Troy Sprague Madison Currier Ariel Kohlhofer
*DENOTES STUDENT Elizabeth Huffman Cieregan Taft Alexa Tenney Breanna Elendt Elisabeth Posey
RECEIVED ALL “A’S” Claire Hutchinson Shelby Taft Parker Tilse* Bowen Green Jewellee Roberts
Antonio Lopez Kaylin Twigg Emma Leffler Taylor Stango
FRESHMAN Jaden Markey Ian Turi Brady Wymer Hannah Long Katie Walter*
Francisco Marquez Cory Waugh SECOND HONORS Hayden Marquez
FIRST HONORS Austin Michael Mary Westphal* Jose Arroyo Sierra Madison Mattimore SECOND HONORS
Paulina Arroyo Sierra Lacey Monroe Kylie Wyse Ashley Augsburger Josiah Barnhart
Jason Myers Breyanna Yeary Miriam Gerity Madi- Brianna Casiano
Kaleb Barnes Shaelynn Pichette Lydia Yoder* Cassandra Lee son Nadolny
Sara Benoit Timothy Rashley SECOND HONORS Kaden Pirrwitz Annastasia Eitniear
Cael Chiesa Joshua Saeger Morgan Allen Lucas Powell Joao Oliveira Brooklyn Erd
Keirsten Culler Blake Schauwecker John Blystone Bransen Reynolds Cody Pelton Emily Gafner
Ella Ford* Chase Stickley Robert Boulton IV Courtney Riches
Mikayla Tharp Archie Cornell SENIORS Ashley Sayen Makayla Joseph
Kai Fox SOPHOMORES Hayden Davis FIRST HONORS Noah Tedrow Kaleb Kistner
Brooklyn Green* FIRST HONORS Payton Foote Robert Arredondo* Owen Monroe
Mariah Baker Payton Gladieux Erin Augsburger* Tatiana Ruiz
Jenna Hallett* Kayla Ann Barrett* Morgan Johnson Turner Barrett
MaKenzy Joseph* Amanda Bowerman Gavin Lotozynski Cheyenne Wyse
Skylar Buck* Jordan Mauter Leah Cole
Kayla Kunar Bethany Burkhart* Evan Oberneder Kaitlyn Cook
Madison Lipinski Marissa Cargill* Kayleigh Pace Sydney Creps*
Amelia Champada Brandon Perry Thomas Cupp
Zack Mattin* Drew Clifton Logan Rogers Breanna Fisher*
Nicholas Mazurowski Nicklas Collum Hunter Tresnan- Gabriel Freeman
Shawn McCullough Aubrey Cook Jared Gilders
Madison DeSantos* Reighard Kyle Hadley
Elijah McMillan Jorrdyn Wolford Morgan Helminiak*
Simon Munger
JUNIORS
Lane Oyer FIRST HONORS
Daria Powell
Abigail Roth*
Reagan Rouleau
Olivia Schneider
Nickolas Sherick

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Swanton Lions Club Holds Easter Egg Hunt

PHOTOS BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF

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Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest, Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 15

Christmas Decorations Fayette Lions Club
Committee For Swanton Awards Scholarship
Discussed By Village Council

By: Bill O’ Connell Mr. Tedrow of the Public Works De- PHOTO PROVIDED
THE VILLAGE REPORTER partment and Ms. Hoelzle met with rep-
resentatives from Best Equipment to re- SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ... Jason Stuckey, a 2017 graduate of Gorham Fayette
In a proactive move, the Swanton view details about a jet vac truck. Best High School, received a $500 scholarship presented by the Fayette Lions Club. Ja-
Village Council discussed forming a Equipment sells Vac-Con brand trucks son is a freshman at the University of Toledo. Lowell Beaverson, Fayette Lions Club
Christmas decorations Committee to and will be submitting a quote. treasurer is pictured presenting the check to Jason.
plan and organize seasonal decorations
for the Village with the main focus on As part of the Mayor’s Report, Ann Pioneer Council OKs
Pilliod Park. Rosanna Hoelzle, Village Roth related to the Council her experi- School Resource Officer
Administrator reported that there are ence while attending an Active Shooter’s
many Christmas decorations which are Training session held at the Swanton
in need of replacement or disposal and Middle School with only the faculty and
some decorations are becoming costly to staff in the building. Swanton Police Of-
maintain as the light bulbs burn out or ficer Chuck Kessinger, who conducted
break frequently during one season. the training, fired off blank rounds in
various parts of the school while teach-
She also stated that Pilliod Park is in ers were in their respective classrooms.
dire need of an electrical audit to ensure After the firings ended, the teachers and
safety and, as the Christmas decora- staff filled out forms explaining what
tions are a mainstay in the Village, with they heard.
the bulk of decorations at Pilliod Park,
she recommended creating a Commit- David Biehl and Rita Leaders have
tee of members from the Community to been rehired as seasonal employees for
discuss Christmas decorations in the $10 per hour not to exceed 25 hours per
future. week. The Village is also looking to hire
several Swanton High School students
In Old Business, three Ordinances to assist with other seasonal tasks.
were approved on their third reading.
One was for the Assessment for Leaf Council members and Ms. Hoelzle
Pick Up, one for the Assessment for will be reviewing and possibly updating
Street Lights and one for Amending the the Rules of Council over the next two
Village Zoning map by Amending Zoning months. It has been two years since the
Classification for Multiple Parcels. last update.

In New Business, an Emergency Or- The next Council meeting will be on
dinance was passed to Award the Gar- April 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village
field Bridge Replacement Project to Mill- Offices on Chestnut Street.
er Brothers Construction for $846,582.
Only one bid was submitted. Bill can be reached at
[email protected]

PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF By: James Pruitt vert an empty lot by the American Le-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER gion into a parking lot. The village will
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS ... Village Administrator Rosanna Hoelzle listens to a first lay gravel down and will likely pave
presentation as Mayor Ann Roth takes notes. Pioneer will be acquiring a new police it next year.
vehicle after action by the Village Coun-
cil March 12. The council met briefly In the police report, the department
and also received reports from the police had 60 calls for service in February. Of
and fire chiefs and discussed turning an those, 25 were officer initiated. Twenty-
empty lot into a new parking area. five calls occurred in the southwest re-
giomn. The department had 15 incident
The new police vehicle cost $36,000 reports, with 17 traffic warnings issued
and will be delivered in the coming and three traffic citations issued.
weeks. The village signed a Memoran-
dum of Understanding with North Cen- The officers filed three criminal
tral Schools for a school resource officer. charges (1 misdemeanor and two felo-
The document now goes to the school nies.)The Fire Department had 14 runs
board for its approval. (Feb. 12-March 12).

The council approved a plan to con- James can be reached at
[email protected]

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16 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, April 4th, 2018

2018 Williams County Wauseon Middle School
Business & Industry Show Third Quarter Honor Roll

6TH GRADE-Roger Adams Miguel Hull, Zaidan Kessler, Natalie Kuntz*,
Alvarez, Derek Andrews, Magdalene An- Henna Law, Jack Leatherman, Alden
drews, Zander Ankney, Emily Bailey*, Leininger*, Kage Little, Alona Mahnke,
Cooper Balser, Dominic Barajas*, Jolie Ryan Marks, Lindsey Mathews, Carter
Barnes, Conner Bowers, Carson Bur- McClain, Kaidence Mendoza, Ashton
get, Kacy Burt*, Alex Campos-Jimenez Meraz, Hayley Meyer, Tyrese Moore,
Kasmyn Carroll Nicholas Cheezan Noah Nagel, Reece Nation*, Lily Nofziger,
Kaden Clymer, Kiaben Coopman, Allena Kane Panico, Aidan Pena, Joseph Perez,
Crossgrove, Robert Crossland, Imelda Hailey Rademaker, Jayde Ramos, Beau
Cruz, Kameron Dietrich, Kaylin Ehrs- Reeder, Grace Rhoades, Sehera Roberts,
am* Gavin Elting*, Elijah Felzer, Jen- Dane Rose, Drue Roush, Madison Ruf-
nifer Flores, Gracie Gallardo, Autumn enacht, Jordan Schmidt, Karley Shad-
Garcia, Gavin Gerig, Aiden Goings*, bolt, Zebedee Siefker, Zephaniah Siefk-
Vanessa Goodman, Brian Groves, Ella er, Samuel Smith*, Clay Soltis*, Alayna
Hageman*, Aariyah Hallett*, Brianna Spiess, Jacob Spiess, Jonathan Spur-
Hays*, Emme Henricks, Joanne Hite, geon, Jocelynne St. John Fisher, Oskar
Emily Holcomb*, Taniah Holt, Jamison Strezinski, Zaden Torres*, Collin Twigg*,
PHOTOS BY MELISSA R. EWERS, STAFF Knight, Austin Kovar*, Jared Lange*, Carter Uribes, Brynn Valvano, Antonio
Ian Law*, Ashlyn Ledyard, Madisyn Le- Vasquez, Rylee Vasvery, Sunny Vielma,
BLACK BEARD’s BAY ... The 33rd annual Williams County Business and Industry dyard, Dane Leininger*, Garrett Leini- Emilie Wasnich, Savannah Wenzel,
Show was held on March 23rd and March 24th, 2018 providing the public with the nger*, Daniel Lilly, Andrew Malone, Da- Mayim William, Madyson Yackee*, Chloe
chance to interact with a businesses, industries, and organizations from all over vid Mancer, Ian Martin, Xavier Martinez, Zuniga
Northwest Ohio. Shown above, Cherie Kimpel from Black Beard’s Bay stands next Lauren McJilton, Elijah McLeod, Kayla
to a very full treasure chest filled with entries for a free day pass. 8TH GRADE-Evan Bauer, Leah Bel-

Menningen, Jackie Merritt, Kaden Mil- tran, Garrett Brown, Carson Burt*, Lizett
liman, Damian Montes, Alivia Moser, Campos-Jimenez, Kadence Carroll*, An-
Bailey Nagel*, Kainoa Neifer, Jenna Nor- thony Cheezan, Braden Chittum, Este-
man, Carter O’Neill, Noah Oldham, Ida fania Coronel, Kaylyn Demoulin, Magda-
Overmyer, Danica Pack*, Kallista Park- lena Duden*, Tucker Dulaney*, Andrew
er, Trey Parson, Logan Patterson, Reece Eberle*, Benjamin Ehrsam, Cameron Es-
Pauley, Logan Poorman, Kasalyn Pow- tep*, ChieAnne Fitch, Hannah Fletcher,
ers, Zachary Puehler, Yong Rata, Adison Halle Frank, Ian Fruchey*, Teren Garcia,
Reckner, Jossalyn Rice, Susan Ringler* Olivia Gigax*, Aaliyah Glover*, Braxton
Shawn Robinson*, Ashley Roblero, Mari- Goings, Lawson Grime, Kaitlyn Gype,
ana Rodriguez*, Teagan Rupp*, Melissa Daniel Hite*, Mackenzie Holsinger, Ma-
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Shema*, Zorah Siefker*, Carson Smith*, non Jackson, Gabriel Jimenez, Jasmin
Jaythen Smitley, Ann Spieles*, Madelyn Jimenez, Makayla Kebschull*, Jordan
Steffel*, Nicole Stein, Natalie Stevens, King*, Colin Kinnersley*, Grace Kuntz*,
Alexander Stinner, Jazlynn Suarez, Levi Deacon Laney, Aliina Lange*, Jasmine
Tester*, Mason Thomas*, Landen Thou- Love, Ava Manz*, John Martinez, Ser-
QUESTIONS? ... Health Partners of Western Ohio were on hand to answer ques- rot*, Benicio Torres, Collin Tripp, Gavin ena Mathews, Emma McCarley, Tucker
tions and provide information about their services. VanDeilen, Kendal Vasquez, Aresa Vil- McKean, Eva Mennetti, Darwin Mon-
larreal, Kylie Waldron, Landry Wanless, tano, Kyle Moore*, Riley Morr, Selena
Edon FFA Competes In Spring Career Development Events Carson Wenger, Leslie Williams, Braxton Mullins, Connor Nagel*, Carter Nofziger,
Wittenmyer, Tate Wyse*, Kassidy Zien- Paige Pahl, Nainsi Patel, Autumn Pelok*,
tek* Kaylee Poorman, Krue Powers, Isaac
On March 13th several Edon FFA 95th, Connor Skiles placing 114th, Alea 7TH GRADE-Austin Aeschliman, Ramirez, Jane Richer*, Braelyn Riley*,
members participated in District 1 Brandt placing 116, and Kelby Sapp Ella Albright, Mary Andrews, Jude Arm- Noelle Ringler, Mason Ritter*, Zachary
Spring Career Development Events at placing 122nd. Overall the team placed strong*, Avery Baldwin, Jazmine Bara- Robinson*, Ellie Rodriguez*, Evan Rose,
the Fulton County Fairgrounds. Stu- 11th out of the 29 teams that competed. jas, Parker Black*, Ethan Borton, Isaiah Chase Santiago, Andrew Scherer*, Se-
dents participated in General Livestock, The last CDE was Wildlife Management. Bourn, Kelsey Bowers, Jackson Callan, bastian Schultz, Marisa Seiler*, Kyle
Poultry, and Wildlife Judging. Compet- Members that participated in this CDE Grace Calvin, Megan Carder, Danielle Shehorn, Colton Sluder, Jayden Snyder,
ing in General Livestock was Austin were Carson Brandt placing 7th, Lucas Carr, Rachel Carr, Addyson Case , il- Samantha Stein*, Cameron Stevens,
Huffman placing 32nd overall, Hanna Joice placing 15th, Travis Siebenaler lian Colon*, Avery Coronado, Eli Del- Faith Stinner, Alyssa Stricklen, Bryson
Fogel 44th overall, Taylor Brown plac- placing 35th, Arianna Howard placing gado, Ezra Dixon, Mason Felzer, Jaxton Stump, Clay Stump*, Shannon Swee-
ing 164th overall, and Kase Hug placed 64th, Colleen Hoffman placing 123rd, Fisher, Kya Foote, Ashley Freestone*, ney, Jonas Tester*, Luke Tester*, Con-
178th overall. and Michelle Callaway placing 177th. Joshua Freestone*, Macy Gerig*, Cala- nor Twigg, Jayli Vasquez, Logan Wal-
The team altogether placed 23rd out The team placed 4th out of the 35 way Gerken, Jackson Gleckler, Kimberly dron*, Hunter Wasnich*, Janelle Wilkie,
of the 45 teams that competed. Students teams that competed. We are extreme- Graham, Caleb Grisier, Benjamin Gype, Traven Yarbro, Mia Zunig
that competed in the Poultry CDE were ly proud of all of the hard work these Jadyn Hall, Jonah Harmon, Keaton Hart-
*Denotes students who obtained a 4.0
Shane Zulch placing 17th, Aidan Mue- members have put into their respective sock, Layne Henricks*, Landon Hines, grade point average and are on the all
hlfeld placing 35th, Alex Jacoby placing contests! Isaiah Holsinger, Jayme Hoot, Hudson “A” Honor Roll

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Pioneer Lions Club Hears About NAMI Four County To Sponsor Free
Importance Of Organ Donation Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

PHOTO PROVIDED NAMI Four County is offering a free They will learn appropriate things to say
mental health community training for and do, and how to encourage the family
MEMORIAL RIDE ... Lion Joan Trausch (right) is shown with speakers Kevin & Kim persons who work or volunteer with youth to seek on-going professional help.
Oxender from Pioneer at a March 26th meeting of the Pioneer Area Lions Club. who may have an emotional, behavioral
After the loss of their son, Kaleb McLaughlin, they became involved in encouraging or mental health issue. Participants will receive a comprehen-
people to become organ donors. Every 10 minutes a person is added to the Na- sive manual that covers all aspects of
tional Transplant Waiting List. One donor can save up to 8 lives through organ do- The training, Youth Mental Health mental health disorders affecting youth, a
nation and enhance the lives of 50 more through tissue donation. Register at www. First Aid, starts at 8 a.m. Friday, April 20 continental breakfast and lunch, as well
lifeconnectionofohio.org or when renewing your driver ‘s license. Please inform your at St. John Christian Church, 700 S. De- as a certificate noting that they have par-
family of your decision. On Saturday, July 14th, the 5th annual Kaleb McLaughlin fiance St. (State Route 66), Archbold. It ticipated in the training.
memorial ride will be held in Pioneer starting at 11:00 am. There will also be a biker will conclude by 4:30 p.m.
blessing and memorial butterfly release following the ride. If you haven’t already Although the training is free, NAMI
registered, we encourage you to do so. The focus of the training will be to Four County requires pre-registration so
teach participants how to recognize the the appropriate number of manuals and
risk factors and symptoms typical of a refreshments can be ordered. To regis-
mental health crisis in youth. They will ter, please contact Lou Levy by email at
also learn how to listen nonjudgmental- [email protected] with your name,
ly and provide reassurance, and how to phone number, email address, occupa-
encourage the person and their family to tion and employer by Friday, April 13. Or,
seek appropriate professional help. you can call Lou Levy at 419-393-2515.

Participants will not be taught coun- The training will be presented by per-
seling techniques. However, they will sons who have completed a week-long
learn how to recognize a crisis situation training conducted by Mental Health
and encourage the youth and their fam- First Aid USA, the group that developed
ily to seek appropriate professional help. the program.

Edon Council Learns About
Summer Food Program, Sheriff

Northwest State Offers Free, By: James Pruitt use it for church parking led to a deci-
Community-Wide Job Fair On April 10 THE VILLAGE REPORTER sion to investigate whether it is legal for
people to park there at all. The council
ARCHBOLD, OHIO – Area job seek- Jacobs, career services coordinator at Edon Council recently learned that suspended the three readings of an or-
ers have an opportunity to network with NSCC. “Preparation is key for any job the Williams County Sheriff’s Depart- dinance creating the enterprise zone for
close to 100 employers at a community- seeker, especially at an event like this. ment is required to respond to calls, Busche.
wide Job & Career Fair on Tuesday, April Attendees should bring several copies of without any pay or compensation, in the
10 from 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The event their resume, dress in professional attire village when needed. This report came The council agreed to pay $175 for
will be held in the Atrium at Northwest and be prepared with a brief ‘sales pitch’ from village attorney Tom Thompson at books requested by Police Chief Tom
State Community College and is co- covering their skills and experience.” the Edon Council’s March meeting. The Szymczak. The books are for a training
sponsored by NSCC Career Services and sheriff cannot bill the village without lo- course he will be taking. Council mem-
Ohio Means Jobs. The Job & Career Fair Industries that will be represented cal approval. ber Spencer asked about the chief’s role
is free and open to the public. at the 2018 Job & Career Fair include with EMS. The park cleanup day is April
healthcare, manufacturing, human ser- Council heard about the county’s 28.
“This year, we will have close to 100 vices, financial, business and more. The Community Health Improvement Plan
area businesses looking to fill full-time, entire list of employers scheduled to be and community gardens from Tiffany Mayor Doug Thiel appointed Tina
part-time and seasonal positions, as on-hand is available at NorthwestState. McBride. There were questions about Parrish to fill the vacancy created when
well as internships. This event is a great edu/2018-job-career-fair/. For more in- who would be responsible for installing Roxanne Fisher left. Council approved
opportunity for community members, formation, call NSCC Career Services at and maintain the gardens. McBride also the appointment. The next Park Board
NSCC students and alumni to con- 419.267.1330 or email careerservices@ notified the council about the summer meeting is 6 p.m. April 11. The Wage
nect with those businesses,” said Mike NorthwestState.edu. food program, which will return this Committee set October as the time for
year. employee reviews.The next meeting is 7
p.m . April 16.
A question about putting stone along
the east side of Baker Park for cars who James can be reached at

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Williams County OKs
Bid For Bridge Project

By: James Pruitt
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Williams County Commissioners met one time the
week of March 31 and they approved a few resolutions.
The commissioners approved a consulting contract
between Hillside Country Living and Richter Health-
care Consultants. The contract amount will not exceed
$15,000.
The commissioners awarded the bid for a bridge
rehabilitation project to Vernon Nagel Inc. The com-
pany’s bid was $559,076.34. The amount was $29,826
or 5.64 percent over the engineer’s estimate.

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Metamora Will Dedicate Park Bench To Sierah Joughin

By: James Pruitt larger trailer; the one purchased would be capable to considering the chilly weather. The village thanked
THE VILLAGE REPORTER carry more than just the sewer machine. the following people and groups for helping: Boy
Scout Pack 167, Nifty 4H’ers, Jamie, Kim and Jay Va-
The Metamora Village Council met March 26 and Kreischer said the village has limited itself by buy- nAlstine, Karon Lane, Suzie Stough, Chris and Pas-
dealt with insurance, security cameras and a trailer ing the small trailer, and he was told the village al- tor Amanda Ghaffarian, Country Charm Café, Carol
purchase. ready has a trailer to transport the sewer machine. Gordon (the Easter Bunny), Texas Roadhouse Great
The matter will be discussed at the next council meet- Easter Giveaway, and event chairman Sue Clendenin.
Metamora’s fiscal officer will work only three weeks ing.
per month beginning in April. The Village Council ap- Gleaners South Fairfield Arbor and the Lutheran
proved the recommendation of the Personnel & Fi- Rich Sauerlender met with Allied Paving to discuss Church were thanked for their financial donation.
nance Committee, which in turn had followed the re- costs to extend the walkway around the park and Amboy Township is stripping County Road 2 this
quest of the fiscal officer. The deputy clerk will work pave four handicap parking spaces. The total cost for year. The village’s share of the project will be approxi-
the week the fiscal officer is off. the three phases came to $71,600 with an additional mately $400.
$980 to clean sweep, fill cracks and sealcoat exist-
Council also approved the recommendation of the ing walk path, a length of 1,174 feet long by 8 feet The sheriff’s’ report for February was presented.
Personnel & Finance Committee to renew the insur- wide. John Pupos had said the village should look for The Fulton Count Sheriff’s office spent a total of 42.25
ance contract with Stapleton Insurance Group, whose grants to help cover cost of this project. hours patrolling the village during the month of Feb-
quote was $1,400 less than U.S.I. Group at a pre- ruary. Officers handled 12 complaints and issued
mium cost of $8,236. The village may look into adding The council discussed the funding available for one warning.
cameras on village-owned buildings. bicycle and pedestrian walkways. Rich will provide
council maps of a potential walkway project. Ev- James can be reached at
The committee later recommended Jaime VanA- ergreen Library is using the Village Office April 10 to [email protected]
lstine begin working two eight-hour days per week; host a public meeting addressing library needs for the
effective immediately. She will perform zoning duties proposed new levy. Gabby Rodriguez Elected President
during this time. Her hours will increase later in the Of Brady Blues 4H Club
spring. Council reviewed Habitec quote for cameras to be
installed on the fire station that will show some of vil- Gabby Rodriguez will serve as president of the
Lands & Buildings: The village will purchase bird lage property. The Fire Department has asked the vil- Brady Blues 4H Club for the coming year. Elections
spikes to protect picnic table from their droppings. lage to purchase one or two of the cameras. Council were held at the March 26 meeting held at the Hilltop
The bird spikes will be installed in both park shelters, decided to purchase the cameras. School.
at a cost of approximately $2,300.
The Personnel and Finance committee recom- Other new officers are Vice-President Mia Hancock,
With the Lands & Buildings committee’s approval mended not purchasing the security cameras after Secretary Ray Saunder, Treasurer Alora Siegel, Health
Steve Venia purchased a 6-foot by 8-foot trailer from reviewing a quote from Habitec. The quote was for and Safety Leader Ashlee Burger, News Reporter Jack-
Tractor Supply with ramps and side rails to transport two cameras to be added to security system at the fire son Hancock, and Recreation Leaders Brynn Rodri-
the sewer machine. Council member Justin Kreischer station. guez and Lakota Siegel.
questioned purchasing the small trailer when a dual
axle had been discussed, that would be capable of The village needs to purchase park bench in mem- The next meeting of Brady Blues 4-H Club will be
transporting large equipment. The village has $3,000 ory of Sierah Joughin. It will be dedicated during held on Monday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hilltop
in the budget to purchase a trailer. Park-O-Rama. The design will be incorporated with School.
the Memorial Wall and pavers.
The committee didn’t think the village needed the
The Village Egg Hunt March 24 had a good turnout

Looking Back At What
We Read Years Ago

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

WEST UNITY 80 YEARS AGO George MaGee, of MaGee’s Co- Mrs. Grenevieve Wallace child, a daughter, Rachel Ma-
REPORTER April 1938 operative Radio System, and and sister, Mrs. Mauice Gen- rie, born April 11 in the Bryan
ESTABLISHED 1878 has moved his stock from the tit and children, Nancy and Hospital. Mr. & Mrs. Robert
Dr. H.H. Savage, pastor of Wolf Tractor Service to the Ma- Tommy of Stryker spent last Ellis and Mr. & Mrs. Hugh
130 YEARS AGO the First Baptist Church in Gee building. Friday evening with Mrs. Ion Skiles are the grandparents.
April 1888 Pontiac, MI, will be the speak- Johnson.
er at the Young People’s Rally Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Smith en- Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Henry or
Born to Mr. and Mrs. B.F. in the school’s auditorium on tertained a number of guests 50 YEARS AGO Angola, Indiana, and Dr. and
Beals, a daughter. Daniel Friday. Saturday evening, April 10. April 1968 Mrs. Wymond Wilson of Men-
Lehman and Alice VanArs- The occasion marked the 25th tone, Ind. were dinner guests of
dalen were wed April 5. 70 YEARS AGO anniversary of Mrs. Smith’s The annual Edon Chamber their daughter and sister, Mr.
April 1948 parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ellsworth of Commerce banquet will be & Mrs. Joe Wolff on Sunday. It
120 YEARS AGO Maginn. held Thursday at the school was to honor the 88th birthday
April 1898 The voters gave the green cafeteria. Featured speaker for of her dad, Mr. Henry.
light to the $100,000 repair 66 YEARS AGO the evening will be WANE-TV
Born to Mr. and Mrs. E.C. bill which was asked for by the April 1953 personality, Ann Colone. 20 YEARS AGO
Ely, April 2, a girl. school board. April 1998
Miss. Ariel Hauk began Born to Mr. & Mrs. Richard
Since the first of April the Patricia Roehrig became the working Monday for the Fifty Chapin, as daughter Jill Re- Four County Vocational
curfew rings at 9 pm standard bride of Edward Morehouse on Corporation in Bryan. Mrs. nee, on April 5 at the Cameron School students recently at-
time. April 2. Hazelbeltz is employed at the Hospital in Bryan, Ohio. tended the Annual Vocational
Hoalbird Company. Luncheon arranged by the
110 YEARS AGO 60 YEARS AGO Joan Anspaugh, daughter Ohio Vocational Association.
April 1908 April 1958 60 YEARS AGO of Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Ans-
April 1958 paugh of Edon has graduated Edon Postmaster Marty
Oro Schuch, southwest of Richard Duryea died in recently from Elkhart Institute Coulon shares a childrens
town, fell from a load of hay a plane crash Sunday night An Easter tree was made by of Technology as a doctor’s as- story about why the post of-
and dislocated his shoulder. near Midland, Mrs. Maynard Kline of Edon sistant. fice doesn’t deliver elephants
His son fell from a teeterboard and is certainly one of the to the pre-school students of
and broke his elbow the next THE ADVANCE cleverest and most original 40 YEARS AGO the Edon Library Story Hour
day. REPORTER Easter decorations seen for a April 1978 as part of Right to Read Week
1976 MERGE long time. It is on display in activities in connection with
100 YEARS AGO the Commercial office window. Kevin and Judy Skiles are the school programs.
April 1918 (FORMALLY STRYKER the proud parents of their first
ADVANCE
There was a bad fire at Wal- 1900 Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
dron, Michigan, Sunday night. & WEST UNITY REPORTER) Railroad Depot (Stryker, Ohio)

William Altaffer died at his 40 YEARS AGO WILLIAMS COUNTY HISTORY (March 22, 1900): The wooden frame Lake Shore & Mich-
home March 29. April 1978 igan Southern Railroad depot at Stryker was destroyed by fire. Stryker was platted on
September 19, 1853 beside the proposed Michigan Southern & Northern Indiana Rail-
90 YEARS AGO Robert Bloom was named road. The village was named for John Stryker of Rome, N.Y., a prominent M.S. & N.I.
April 1928 Stryker’s Citizen of the Year Railroad official. Stryker was the first Williams County community to have rail facilities,
for 1978. with trains running as early as January 1, 1855. In fact, had it not been for the survey
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Rui- of the railroad through the land now occupied by Stryker, the town likely would not
hley celebrated their Golden 30 YEARS AGO exist. Stryker’s first railroad depot is believed to have been a small combination pas-
Wedding Anniversary Satur- April 1988 senger/freight depot on the south side of the tracks. In 1876 this wooden frame depot
day. was built on the north side of the railroad. On March 22, 1900, the depot was destroyed
Inducted into the Stryker by fire caused by a spark from the smokestack of a steam locomotive. Stryker’s existing
80 YEARS AGO High School National Honor brick and limestone passenger depot (now the Stryker Area Heritage Center) was built
April 1938 Society were: Bonnie Burk- that year on or near the site of the 1876 depot. This vintage image of the 1876 Stryker
holder, Amy Medaugh, Ra- depot is from the Fred Grisier collection–Courtesy of the Williams County, Ohio, Local
William Kosier, 65, died at chel Clemmons, Tracey Davis, History Exchange.
his home Thursday. Kathy Briskey, Matt Fox, Ja-
son Waldfogel, Jamie Grube,
The waterworks well is be- Don McColl, Jamie DeGroff,
ing pumped at 300 gallons an Erich Bailey and Susie Flory.
hour for 48 hours as a test.
Cynthia K. Wieland, West
70 YEARS AGO Unity and Rick Seaman, Edon,
April 1948 were united in marriage on
Feb. 27.
Probate Judge John H.
Pfeiffer took the oath of office 20 YEARS AGO
Thursday, the obligation being April 1998
administered by Judge Russell
Maxwell. Sgt Kent Holsopple, son of
Tom and Marcia Holsopple of
50 YEARS AGO West Unity, has been select-
April 1968 ed to attend Officer Training
School. He is a 1990 graduate
As a conservation project, of Hilltop High School.
members of the boy scouts
troop 123 and scoutmaster Vernon Sloan of Stryker
Raymond Burrowes planted has been inducted into the Ag
trees all day Saturday at the Hall of Fame at the 12th an-
Kenneth Louys and Burrowes nual Williams
farms near here.
EDON
STRYKER ADVANCE COMMERCIAL
ESTABLISHED 1884
75 YEARS AGO
110 YEARS AGO April 1943
April 1908
Mrs. Etta Patee of Detroit
The Bryan businessmen is here helping care for her
have accepted the offer of the sister, Ms. Christoffel, in the
Van Camp people and will fur- home of Henry Burkhard.
nish the required site of about
three acres for a condensory. 70 YEARS AGO
April 1948
Work on the Amish Church
at Lockport begins next Mon- Kermit Lautzenhiser of the
day with an estimated cost of Appliance Center, bought out
the building at $3,000.

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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “COME HOME”
BY: REX STUMP - “WORK IT OUT!”

Home. There’s just something about who will ask you those deeper ques- What happens when rescue Lot, his wife and city. What can we learn
that word. I was at Cancer Treatment tions. And I hope you’re the person who a disagreement goes too children were escorted from this? Three mis-
Center in Chicago a couple of weeks asks those questions of those closest to far? If you are involved by angels from the evil takes - 1. They parted
ago for training to be a phone counsel- you. I hope as husband and wife, you in any kind of athletic city. In the departure company with the god-
or for cancer patients. It was just a two don’t settle for a surfacey “I’m fine.” In- event, you will most they were told not to ly. 2. They moved next
day trip, but by mid-afternoon of day stead you demonstrate your love by go- likely see some type of look back, but Lot’s wife to the ungodly. 3. They
two, I was thinking of home. ing deeper, “How’s your soul?” Why do disagreement between looked back and the Bi- didn’t make an effort to
we neglect the real us, the inside us? fans, referees, coaches, ble said she was turned stay and work things
I was in synch with Dorothy when Why do we try to pretend that we’re and players. The com- into a pillar of salt. out.
she uttered those unforgettable words okay and everything is rosey? bination of any of those
in The Wizard of Oz, “There’s no place four could lead to a pos- Here is a story of dis- We may look at that
like home.” (By the way, clicking my We pay so much attention to the sibility of 10 various obedience that led to story and say that was
heels together didn’t get me one inch health of our bodies. We exercise, eat conflicting parties. (Fan tragedy. But how did really immature of Lot!
closer to home.) There is no place like and drink right, lift weights, and walk vs. Fan, Fan vs. Ref- it get to this point? It But how many times
home. Home is the space where you or jog. We take vitamins and get regu- eree, etc.) The reasons began when God told have we done the same?
can kick back and just be you. lar check-ups, but we rarely pay any for conflict is endless; Abram (Abraham) to Are we guilty of getting
attention to the health of our souls. questionable calls, play- leave his comfortable upset with our family or
Home is the place where you feel They get less attention than finances, ing time, etc. When you home and move to a our friends over materi-
safe and secure. Calm and at rest. family, career, relationships and retire- multiply the parties in- new land. Is it easy to al things? Relationships
Home is where everything is familiar. ment. The real you on the inside craves volved by the reasons for obey? Is it easy to leave, are forever, things even-
Your chair, your bed, your bathroom, rest. The rest that Jesus said could conflict, you now have travel, and settle in a tually fade and we must
your TV remote are all there. You can only be found by coming to him. By hundreds of potential new place? Not for all ask, “Is it really worth
sit in your underwear and burp to your coming home. problematic situations! of Abram’s family. Lot it?”
heart’s content. Have you ever con- (I’m trying to get the Al- and his wife and fam-
sidered that your soul needs a space How does our soul find home? What gebra fans involved!) ily didn’t want it at first, Lot and his family
where it can be safe, secure and sta- is the most practical way to come home? but they moved. Soon moved, they lost every-
ble? If your body needs to go home, David provides the answer. Bless the Instead of working after the move there was thing, including family
how much more does your soul. LORD, O my soul, and all that is with- things out, it seems conflict over a piece of members. Be careful
in me, bless his holy name! Bless the that today people would land. It seems that they that your family dis-
The soul is the real you. It’s who you LORD, all his works, in all places of his rather argue, fight, or couldn’t share their land agreements, your team
are on the inside. It’s where you think, dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul! just leave. But, what with their sheep. After arguments, and your
feel, and decide. According to Psalm (Psalm 103. 1, 22). does the Bible say about some family conflict, work situations don’t
103.1, it is “all that is within me.” Je- disagreements and han- they chose to leave and escalate to a point of de-
sus offers a home where the weary and When we begin to worship the God dling conflicts? Let’s move next to Sodom, an parture – in the end it’s
burdened can find rest. Rest from the who created us, the God who is our keep this simple. Ro- evil city! Instead of solv- not worth it! Instead,
anger that constantly boils to the sur- peace, our joy, our hope, we come mans 12:18 says, “Do ing the conflict with wis- “Do all that you can to
face. Rest from the fear that paralyz- home. Like Job, when we choose to all that you can to live dom – they determined live in peace with every-
es you. Rest from the depression you bless and thank God when we’re in the in peace with every- their solution based on one.” Seek God’s help in
can’t seem dig out of. Rest from the middle of unwanted circumstances and one.” Now, read that what “looked pleasing” working things out – it’s
worry and anxiety that keep you awake situations, we come home. I’ve found again and focus on the and parted ways. (Gen- worth it!
at night and ties your stomach in knots that when I’m going through times like underlined words – “Do esis 13:11-13)
during the day. these and I choose to praise God, my all that you can to live in For more reading,
problems may still remain unchanged, peace with everyone.” Instead of “Doing all check out: Ephesians
Come to me, all you who are wea- but something happens inside. I’m that you can to live in 4:2-4; Colossians 3:14-
ry and burdened, and I will give you changed. I suddenly feel calmer and “Do” – is a verb, which peace with everyone” – 16; and Hebrews 12:13-
rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn more confident. means you are actively they moved into an evil 15.
from me, for I am gentle and humble pursuing some kind of
in heart, and you will find rest for When I lift my voice in praise to God action.
your souls (Matthew 11.28-29). Rest during a worship service at church or
for our souls. Whether we recognize in my car or in my office, I feel more “All that you can”
it or not, it’s rest that the inside you hope in my situation. A stability begins – means you have con-
and me longs for. Maybe the reason to settle upon my soul. It’s because sidered every possibility
we feel restless on the inside – maybe we’ve refocused our attention to the and exhausted every re-
the reason we don’t feel any emotional God who is bigger than our problems. source!
stability – is because we haven’t been The God who can calm us down even
home in a long time. We don’t recog- when the storm continues to rage. It’s “Peace” – is the goal,
nize our need. Maybe it’s because we’ve because we’re home. We’ve returned to it’s “what” we aim for.
numbed down with work or activities that place where we are safe and se-
or relationships or alcohol. cure, whatever is happening outside. “Everyone” –no exclu-
sions in regards to race,
Maybe we’ve tried to keep everything Remember the time when Jesus age, gender, etc.
on the surface as we hide behind a dropped by Martha and Mary’s house?
mask. How often when asked “How are Martha was being a good host, while When we “Do all that
you?” do we flippantly say something Mary sat close to Jesus in the living we can” the Greek word
like, “Good! Fine! Great! Couldn’t be room and listened to him talk. Martha “dynatos” is used, from
better!” We say it even though we’re dy- gets upset because she has to do all which we get the word
ing inside. We do so because we don’t the work by herself. When she com- dynamite. It means hav-
want anyone to probe further into our plains to Jesus about Mary, he tells ing power for something,
condition, or maybe we don’t want to her that she is anxious and troubled excelling in something,
think about it ourselves. To ignore is to about many things, but one this is nec- or doing something
be alright, we conclude. essary. Mary chose it. mighty! In other words,
“with all that powerful
But has anyone ever stopped you What is “it?” It’s coming home. It’s strength coming from
and tried to get deeper? They see writ- giving your soul rest in the presence of God’s explosive Spirit
ten all over your face that you are not Jesus. I can almost hear Jesus say to within you, live in peace
good, fine, or great. So they ask again, us: “Hey, you are anxious and troubled with everyone!
“How are you, really? Are you ok? about so many things, but one thing
How’s your soul?” is necessary. Mary chose it. Will you?” What happens when
Will you continue to cover up and stay we don’t apply Romans
I hope you have someone in your life 12:18 to our life? There
busy in an attempt to is a story in the Bible
quiet the churning on about a man named
the inside? Or will you Lot, who was rescued
pause to thank God and from an evil city named
to worship him even if the Sodom. According to
storms don’t die down? Genesis 13, Sodom is
Will you sing your soul described as, “extremely
into his presence? wicked and constant-
ly sinning against the
Come to me, all you Lord.” Translation –
who are weary and bur- pure evil! In Genesis 19
dened…and you will find we read that during the
rest for your souls. Why
not take Jesus up on his
offer? Come home.

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Life Changing Realities Annual Mission Trip To The Dominican Changes Lives

the leper colony, but it was ing to plant there in the granted over here. We
still in the general area. city. It was in Santa Do- complain a lot, when com-
It’s like a big city, and you mingo. They do what I pared to them you know
can go in little sections of guess you could call an there’s really nothing to
the town. It was all Nigua outreach in Nigua City, complain about. And, you
City, but it was just a but they’re mainly right know, a lot of times our
little ways away from the there in Santa Domingo. problems aren’t as bad
leper colony that we usu- It was probably about as is what we think. I was
ally went to. Basically, we a 45-minute drive from able to take both of my
did the same thing as be- where we stayed to Nigua boys with me two sepa-
fore. The local missionar- City. While at the church, rate times. The first trip
ies - they check and look we got to know a lot of the I took my oldest, and this
for the areas in need - and locals there. We talked last trip I took my young-
obviously, there’s more about differences in re- est son...just for them to
people in need than you ligion. They have a lot of be able to experience how
could shake a stick at. different influences, from other people live. I don’t
They go through a pro- Catholicism to Voodoo know if everybody in the
cess, and they determine and witchcraft, so they’re United States really gets
whom they’re going to very confused on what to the taste of that. I mean,
build a house for. Their believe.” until you’re actually there
process here is they’re try- and experience it, it’s just
ing to maybe do a little Looking back, Eric like anything. You can see
more outreach to other said, “It’s hard to say pictures. You can see the
parts of the city also, not what would be a highlight videos and hear the sto-
just the leper colony.” of a trip like that when ries, but until you’re actu-
we saw people living the ally there and experience
Again, the LCRF team way that they do. I guess it, and see the pain in
brought their ‘Extreme it would be just the kind- people’s faces and eyes...
Home Makeover’ skills ness; you can just see it in it overwhelms you.”
from Northwest Ohio their eyes, and how happy
and Northeast Indiana, they are. You’re building a Eric believes that mis-
to one of the poorest na- house...a garage or small sion work is something
tions in the hemisphere. shed for us over here. that is a worthy endeavor.
Eric explained, “What we They’re very humble and “I hope that maybe some-
did was, there’s a fam- happy, the families and body else will be interested
ily that we built a house the people that we dealt and want to go, or be cu-
for. We tore down the old with. They’re very thank- rious about the Lord and
one - if you want to call ful, and you can just see the things that He can do,”
that a house - and then it in their eyes. I can only he said. “They just need to
we started the founda- imagine somebody com- contact the church. They
tion for the new building. ing in there and telling do some other missions
I believe this family was them about God’s love, throughout the year too...
five all together...a moth- and they’re barely surviv- they do some here in the
er, and then I think three ing, and then there’s an States. There’s opportuni-
girls and one boy.” There opportunity that we can ties to do stuff here in the
were some hard cultural go on there and actually States if somebody doesn’t
lessons learned in the show God’s love. They can necessarily want to go
process. “Most of the men see that, and you can see overseas. God puts things
over there aren’t involved it on their faces.” on everybody’s heart dif-
with the families,” Eric ferently, and we all have
said. “It’s very rare that “One thing I did no- different skills, talents
you find a man involved tice,” Eric continued, “... and abilities that He uses
with the family like that. you know the kids don’t for good.”
It’s somewhat similar to have any fathers. There’s
our society, but not quite. very few male role mod- If you are interested in
So all we did was tear els...good ones, anyways. changing lives, including
down the old shack, and It’s kind of like here; a lot your own, the number to
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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Archbold Bluestreaks Earn Hilltop Opens Season With
Road Win At Edgerton 14-11 Win Over Edgerton

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ON PAGE 26

FCA Raises Funds ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ON PAGE 28

Wauseon Marching Indians
For Hurricane Relief Enjoy Successful 2017-2018 Season

By: Nate Calvin ed in the campaign, led by North Cen- The Marching Indians started the Competitions with the following results:
THE VILLAGE REPORTER tral who challenged the other schools to year with the largest enrollment in the OTTAWA GLANDORF CONTEST
raise $1,000. last 3 years. Pre-band camp was held Class B - 2nd Place
Last fall when Texas was devastat- at the High School with all first-year
ed by Hurricanes, namely the Houston The Huddles organized several differ- marchers and squad leaders putting in SWANTON MARCHING
area, the FCA office went into action and ent events to raise the money including an extra practice each day to become in- BAND CONTEST
issued a challenge. The FCA theme for charity games, selling cookies and root doctrinated to marching. Class B - Best Music
this year is “ONE” and all of the FCA beer floats, and wearing hats to school
Huddles in the Buckeye Border Area, just to name a few. Some local business Band Camp was held at Trine Uni-
which includes seven counties, were in Wauseon and Pioneer participated versity again. The Marching Indians en-
challenged to do something for someone by giving 10-15% of their sales on vari- joyed their time learning the new show,
else. ous dates. To this point, $11,500 have working on the standard stand tunes
been raised with the ultimate goal being and perfecting the Star-Spangled Ban-
The Huddles responded by raising $15,000. ner. The Marching Indians were able to
funds for hurricane relief in Texas from have an impromptu gathering and con-
October to April. Sixteen schools ac- Nate can be reached at cert on the practice field with the Gull
counting for 25 FCA Huddles participat- [email protected] Lake Marching Band (Michigan) playing
all the favorites such as Land of 1000
dances. The band enjoyed making new Class B - Best Visual - tied with Mau-
friends and sharing their common ex- mee
Edgerton High School Band periences with Gull Lake. Band camp Class B - Best General Effect
& Choir Take Trip To Chicago concluded with a preview performance Class B - 1st Place
of the new show and the updated pre- Overall Grand Champion
game show presented to family and Superior rating - 20th time state
friends along with Gull Lake Marching qualifier
Band. Unfortunately, Wauseon and 16
other bands around Ohio were not able
The Marching Indians performed in to compete at OMEA State Marching
the community at North Clinton Com- Band Finals due to weather conditions.
munity Mennonite Church, Wauseon It was the same storm that caused so
Homecoming Parade, Wauseon Chili much damage here in Wauseon includ-
Cook-Off, the Wauseon Christmas Pa- ing the HS stadium and many homes
rade and the Swanton Cornfest. and neighborhoods. Student’s safety is
of the highest importance and while we
The Marching Indians joined with fel- are certainly disappointed at this lost
low Wauseon Music students, parents, chance, we appreciate that everyone
and community members in the Donut demonstrated high class and control un-
Booth at the Fulton County Fair to raise der what were very difficultly decisions.
funds to assist the Music programs at We offer special thanks to our Wauseon
the Wauseon Exempted Village Schools. Bus drivers that so carefully and profes-
Thank you to ALL who purchased Music newsionally got everyone to and from Day-
Booster Donuts!! We appreciate you!
ton safely and without incident.
Six band students were selected to The Marching Indians concluded
perform in the BGSU High School Honor their marching season March 14, 2018
Band Festival held at BGSU on Novem- with a trip to the most magical place on
ber 18. Sixteen middle school band stu- earth – Walt Disney World. The March-
dents participated in this year’s Fulton ing Indians attended a clinic at Walt
County Middle School Honors Festival Disney World and were the marching
held at Fayette MS on November 16. band that ushered in the “Disney Festi-
PHOTO PROVIDED val of Fantasy” Parade. According to the
The Marching Indians performed Chaperone reports the band was well re-
WINDY CITY ... Edgerton High School Band & Choir students took a trip to Chicago their show “Bach, Beethoven, and the ceived by the parade onlookers.
on March 24th, 25th, & 26th. They visited the John Shedd Aquarium, The Field Boys – The “Classical Mystery Tour”” at Despite our challenges with drill
Museum, Millennium Park, Rainforest Café, John Hancock Center/360 Chicago, 2 OMEA State Marching Band Qualifier writers throughout the season forcing
Water Tower Place, Medieval Times, Museum of Science & Industry, and the Al- us to delay completion of our show the
banese Candy Store. They also participated in a band clinic at the VanderCook students came together and worked ex-
College of Music, and attended a performance by the Blue Man Group at the Briar tra hard when everything was finally
Street Theatre. Students on the trip were Patrick Rendelman, Mathias Shepler, completed. Due to their commitment to
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Archbold Bluestreaks Earn Road Win At Edgerton

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Varsity win at Edgerton. Holden Galvan was ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
1-3 with two RBIs and TJ Rice was
March 26th, 2018 1-4 with two RBIs to lead the Arch- DAKOTA BENNER COURTNEY COUTS
bold attack. Rupp had four strikeouts MONTPELIER HIGH SCHOOL EVERGREEN HIGH SCHOOL
Delta 12 and three walks with Brandon Miller
Toledo Woodward 2 (5 innings) pitching the final two frames for the The male Athlete of the week is The female Athlete of the Week
The Panthers jumped out to a 7-1 Bluestreaks giving up one run on one Montpelier Locomotive baseball is Courtney Couts of the Evergreen
lead after two innings and coasted to a hit to go with his three strikeouts. Ty- player Dakota Benner. In Montpe- Lady Vikings. The Evergreen soph-
12-2 win in five innings over the Polar son Curry was 1-2 in the game as he lier’s season opening 8-4 win over omore, pitched five innings allow-
Bears. Robby Arrendondo picked up was responsible for the only Edgerton Holgate on March 26th, the junior ing only one hit and striking out
the win on the mound for Delta as he hit in the game. had three hits and two RBIs to lead 13 batters to lead the Lady Vikings
also went 1-2 with a RBI while Lane Montpelier to the win. to a season opening 16-0 win over
Oyer was 2-3 at the plate with a RBI. Other scores: North Central on March 31st.
Bryan d. Ottawa Glandorf 5-1
Antwerp 6 Edon 2 Swanton d. Evergreen 8-0
Carson Brandt and Aidan Mue- Defiance d. Wauseon 5-4 (9 in-
hlfeld accounted for the Bombers of- nings)
fense as they each had a single and a
RBI in the 6-2 loss to Antwerp. Daryke Varsity
Bass suffered the loss on the hill as he March 31st, 2018
went four innings, giving up five runs
on five hits with six strikeouts. Edgerton 3 Montpelier 2
The Bulldogs pushed across two
Montpelier 8 Holgate 4 runs in the bottom of the sixth in-
The Locos overcame five fielding er- ning to retake the lead and go on to
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Montpelier offense with three hits and RBI for Edgerton and were also helped
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Swanton Bulldogs Shutout Evergreen 8-0 In Early Season Contest

PHOTOS BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF

Winter 2018 Sports Schedules

April 6 - 12

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(Apr 6) Hicksville @ Edon (Apr 10) Delta @ Woodmore Tennis
(Apr 6) Pettisville @ Wauseon (Apr 10) Hilltop @ Pettisville
(Apr 7) Archbold @ Elmwood (Apr 10) Holgate @ Edgerton March 26th,
(Apr 7) Bryan @ Defiance 2018
(Apr 7) Hilltop @ Holgate (DH) (Apr 10) Lake @ Swanton
(Apr 7) Leipsic @ Edgerton (Apr 10) Montpelier @ North Central Bryan 4
(Apr 7) Montpelier @ Evergreen (DH) Springfield 1
(Apr 7) North Central @ Swanton (DH) (Apr 10) Otsego @ Wauseon The Golden Bears
(Apr 7) Paulding @ Edon (DH) (Apr 10) Stryker @ Fayette eased past Spring-
(Apr 7) Stryker @ Ayersville (DH) (Apr 10) St. Ursula Academy @ Ever- field as they were
(Apr 7) Wauseon @ Lake (DH) winners in all three
(Apr 9) Archbold @ Liberty Center green singles matches, not
(Apr 9) Delta @ Patrick Henry (Apr 11) Bowsher @ Evergreen losing a set in any of
the three matches.
(Apr 9) Edon @ Tinora (Apr 11) Start @ Swanton Keegan McCashen
(Apr 9) Evergreen @ Bryan (Apr 12) Bryan @ Delta picked up a 6-3, 6-3
(Apr 9) Hilltop @ Edgerton win in 1st singles, Is-
(Apr 9) Pettisville @ Holgate (Apr 12) Edgerton @ Wayne Trace sac Bowers was vic-
(Apr 9) Swanton @ Wauseon (Apr 12) Fayette @ Stryker torious in 2nd singles
(Apr 10) Bryan @ Toledo Central 6-2, 6-2, and Eric
(Apr 12) North Central @ Montpelier Gendron won his 3rd
Catholic (Mercy) (Apr 12) Patrick Henry @ Archbold singles match 7-5,
(Apr 10) Delta @ Woodmore 6-1. The 1st doubles
(Apr 10) Hilltop @ Pettisville (Apr 12) Pettisville @ Hilltop team of Logan King
(Apr 10) Holgate @ Edgerton (Apr 12) Swanton @ Liberty Center and Case Hartman
(Apr 10) Montpelier @ North Central were winners in their
(Apr 10) Otsego @ Wauseon (Apr 12) Wauseon @ Evergreen match by a score of
(Apr 10) Stryker @ Fayette TENNIS (BOYS) 6-4, 6-3.

(Apr 12) Bryan @ Delta (Apr 6) Maumee @ Archbold Wauseon 3
(Apr 12) Edgerton @ Wayne Trace (Apr 6) Springfield @ Wauseon Defiance 2
(Apr 9) Archbold @ Maumee Valley The Indians
(Apr 12) Fayette @ Stryker opened the 2018
(Apr 12) North Central @ Montpelier Country Day campaign with a hard
(Apr 12) Patrick Henry @ Archbold (Apr 9) Bryan @ Bath fought win over Defi-
(Apr 9) Wauseon @ Southview ance. Wauseon swept
(Apr 12) Pettisville @ Hilltop (Apr 10) Ayersville @ Bryan the singles matches
(Apr 12) Swanton @ Liberty Center (Apr 10) Wauseon @ MVCD starting with Tristan
(Apr 12) Ayersville @ Wauseon Uribes winning in
(Apr 12) Wauseon @ Evergreen (Apr 12) Bryan @ Rossford 1st singles 6-2, 6-2,
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North Central/Pettisville @ Tinora won by Conner Hicks
(Apr 6) Edon @ Fairview Eisenhart Invitational 6-0, 6-0.
(Apr 6) Montpelier @ Paulding
(Apr 6) Pettisville @ Wauseon (Apr 6) Delta @ Evergreen TJ Rupp
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(Apr 7) Archbold @ Otsego
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(Apr 7) Wauseon @ Tinora (DH) (Apr 10) Edgerton/Hicksville/Hilltop
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Hilltop Lady Cadets Open The Season With 14-11 Win Over Edgerton

PHOTOS BY KENT HUTCHISON, STAFF

High School Softball Other Scores:
Hilltop d. Edgerton 14-11

Varsity March 28th, 2018
March 26th, 2018
Varsity Score:
Archbold 7 Liberty Benton 5 Hudson (MI) d. Fayette 15-0
Archbold was able to hold off a
Liberty Benton rally to get the sea- March 31st, 2018
son opening road win. The Lady Varsity
Bluestreaks led 6-0 going to the bot-
tom of the third inning but the Lady Evergreen 16
Eagles scored three runs in the third North Central 0 (5 innings)
and two more in the fifth to cut the The Lady Vikings pounded out
Archbold lead to 6-5. Archbold was 15 hits and received an outstanding
able to pick up an insurance run in pitching performance from Courtney
the top of sixth to preserve the win. Couts as they knocked off the Lady
Kylie Sauder, Madison Roth, and Eagles in the first game of a double-
Grace Mayer all had two hits apiece header. Couts went all five innings for
with Mayer having two doubles and Evergreen in the circle giving up just
two RBIs. Alexa Wilson also had two one hit and recording 13 strikeouts
RBIs for Archbold and Chloe Sch- and only 2 walks. Zoe VanOstrand led
ramm was the winning pitcher for the Evergreen at the plate with three hits
Lady Bluestreaks. and a RBI, Kelsie Komisarek had a sin-
gle with two RBIs, Andrea Smithmeyer
Fairview 9 Bryan 7 added two hits with two RBIs, and Ja-
Meggie Voight and Whitney Whetro mie VanLoocke had two doubles and
each connected for home runs as the a RBI. Hannah Pennington also had
Lady Golden Bears fell to Fairview. a big day hitting for Evergreen as she
The Lady Apaches led 5-2 after the went 3-3 with a triple, three RBIs, and
first inning and 9-4 after the fourth three runs scored.
before Bryan tried to claw their way
back into the game with single runs in Evergreen 18
the fifth, sixth, and seventh innings. North Central 3 (4 innings)
Gracie Voight took the loss in the cir- The Lady Vikings plated 17 runs in
cle for Bryan as she pitched four in- the first three innings to seep the dou-
nings, giving up eight runs on ten hits bleheader from North Central. Andrea
and four walks. Smithmeyer and Grace Bryson tallied
3 RBIs each while Bobbie Jo Mach-
Hicksville 11 nicki and Kelsie Komisarek added
North Central 0 (5 innings) 2 RBIs each. Evergreen had ten hits
The Lady Eagles struggled in the on the afternoon with Smithmeyer,
field committing five errors that led to Komisarek, and Jamie VanLoocke ac-
only 3 of the 11 Lady Aces runs be- counting for two singles apiece. Sid-
ing earned as North Central lost their ney McKarns and Kendee Hollstein led
opener at Hicksville. A 7-0 deficit for the Lady Eagles with a RBI each.
the Lady Eagles after the opening
inning was too much to overcome. Other Scores:
Freshman Kendee Hollstein provided Continental d. Stryker 10-0
the only hit of the game for North Cen- Otsego d. Delta 8-1
tral with a single. Otsego d. Delta 12-1
Swanton d. Toledo Bowsher 22-0
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