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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST, 2018 (USPS 168-440) - VOLUME 10 EDITION 8

THIS WEEK IN A Very Special Wedding For A Edgerton Native Joins
Very Special Bryan Couple... Williams Co. Sheriff’s Department
TvHIELLAGE reporter
On A Very Special Day By: James Pruitt
Fulton & Williams County THE VILLAGE REPORTER
FFA Tribute
•••• Ever since he was an
Explorer for the Bryan Po-
Eighteen Individuals Indicted lice Department, Matthew
By Fulton County Grand Jury Zook has wanted to be a
police officer.
•••• The experiences he had
Indiana Company Plans To as a teenager helping out
Locate New Plant In Edon at different events and
functions put the bug in
•••• him. He went to school to
Fulton County Wants New learn about criminal jus-

Storage Shed For Snow
Removal Equipment
••••

Black Swamp Arts Council
Announces Winners Of High
Invitational School Art Show

tice and found work; he is
now entering a new phase
S SReporter
PORT in his life as a deputy for

WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Kira Pettit Signs With Jason Waldvogel Marks 300th Win At The the Williams County Sher-
Trine University For Volleyball Helm Of The Pettisville Lady Blackbirds

By: Timothy Kays iff’s Department.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER

PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF On the evening of February 8, the La- PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF Zook, 31, was born in
BOUND FOR TRINE ... On the evening of February 14, Stryker senior Kira Pettit dybirds of Pettisville High School hand- South Bend, Indiana, and
decided to take her volleyball skills to Trine University. She will carry a double ed the Hilltop Lady Cadets a 53-9 BBC PHOTO PROVIDED SAYING THEIR “I DO’S” ... Harold DeWitt and Lori De-
major of Criminal Justice and Psychology while raining kill shots for the Thunder. in the Birdcage. The win ran the Pettis- 300TH WIN ... Pettisville head coach Groff, just moments before officially becoming Mr. and
Pictured is Kira, flanked by her parents Chad and Kylie Powers, as she prepares to ville conference record to 9-3, but more Jason Waldvogel recently picked up Mrs.
sign on with the Thunder. importantly, it ran the win total for Head the 300th win of his coaching career
Coach Jason Waldvogel to an even 300, at Pettisville when the Lady Blackbirds By: Timothy Kays
Transfer Bylaw Proposal To Go To a significant watermark in what has knocked off Hilltop 53-9 THE VILLAGE REPORTER is a lifelong Notre Dame
OHSAA Membership For Vote In May been a distinguished career at the helm Love, according to I Corinthians 13, is defined sev-
of the Lady Blackbird hoops program. got off to a rough start...very rough. As eral ways. Verse 4 says that love is patient. The word
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Member high p.m. on Tuesday May 15. in 0-12 rough. By the time that Wald- ‘patient’ is translated out of the original Greek word, fan. His family moved to
schools of the Ohio High School Athletic Other Board of Directors meeting high- Although his coaching prowess has vogel had hung out his head coaching makrothymeō, which means ‘longsuffering’, ‘brave per- Edgerton when Zook was
Association will vote in May on a proposed brought him recognition across the shingle in 1997, the program had run severance’, and ‘holding out’. For Harold DeWitt and
change to the OHSAA’s transfer bylaw, lights: The board recognized OHSAA Direc- state, his biggest claim to fame locally up an ignominious .341 winning per- Lori DeGroff of Bryan, that patience required a holding
which is among seven items approved by tor of Sport Management Jerry Snodgrass is his ‘other’ job where he has spent the centage with an overall 124-239 record, out period of better than a quarter century. With that
the OHSAA Board of Directors Thursday to as the recipient of the 2018 OHSAA Eth- last 16 years as the Principal of the Pet- and a reputation amongst opponents as patience came a reward though, a reward that will last
go on the ballot during the OHSAA’s an- ics and Integrity Award. A 31-year veteran tisville Elementary School. He and his an easy win. a lifetime ... and beyond. That’s how their decades-long
nual referendum voting period. in education prior to joining the OHSAA wife Brenda are the parents of six year
in 2008, Jerry serves a as the OHSAA’s old Keira, and two year old Will. His 22 years later, he remembers those CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
The proposed change, which can only be main liaison with athletic administrators coaching résumé is lengthy, beginning early days, and uses them as the fuel to
approved by a majority vote of the OHSAA’s across the state in addition to being the with a five year stint as a junior high fire his goals for the program. “My ul-
819 member high schools, changes the sit- administrator for soccer, basketball, base- coach in Stryker. He moved to Pettisville, timate goal is that I want to make this
out period for transfer students who do not ball and softball. He created the nationally and coached the freshman squad for two program into an all time winning pro-
meet one of the established exceptions to recognized “Golden Megaphone” program years before taking the helm of the La- gram,” Coach Waldvogel said, “... and we
the transfer bylaw. Currently, transfer stu- to promote sportsmanship within student dybirds, where he has remained for the haven’t been that since day one. We’ve
dents who do not meet an exception must sections of member schools’ basketball past 22 years. been pretty much a losing program. We
sit out preseason contests and the first games. In 2010, he was inducted into the were 0-12 their first year in 1978, so to
half of the regular-season before becom- OIAAA (Ohio Athletic Directors) Hall of Reaching 300 wins is a plateau that me that means a ton. I’m trying to turn
ing eligible to participate. Instead, the pro- Fame and received the OHSAA’s Naismith few can say that they have reached, and that around. I remember when we first
posed change would have students sit out Meritorious Service Award. like most of his contemporaries in the took the job and I remember one of the
the second half of the regular-season and Class of 300, it brought about a lot of re-
the OHSAA postseason tournament. The board approved the dates and sites flection for the longtime mentor. “I guess CONTINUED ON PAGE 26
for the 2018 regional tournaments in soft- it’s a couple things,” Waldvogel said.
Member schools will vote on all pro- ball, baseball and lacrosse. That informa- “The 300 means just a whole bunch of
posed changes from May 1-15, with results tion will be posted on the respective sport great memories of great players, teams
announced on May 16. If approved by the pages at OHSAA.org (search under “Sports and coaches that have been part of this
membership, the change would become ef- & Tournaments”). program, and it probably boils down to
fective immediately and apply to any stu- really building this program.”
dents who transfer after May 16, 2018. Since the board’s last meeting, 11
Changes to the OHSAA Constitution and member schools were penalized for com- The concept of building the program
Bylaws can only come from a majority vote mitting infractions of OHSAA bylaws or is something that Coach Waldvogel holds
of the member schools. sports regulations. The list of infractions near and dear, and it is an ongoing goal.
and penalties is always included in the His teams have won 7 BBC champion-
“Much of the feedback we have received complete meeting minutes, but media ships, 12 D-IV Sectional titles, and 3
from the membership indicates that the members may request the list in advance D-IV District crowns. It wasn’t always
current consequence – sitting out the first from Tim Stried, OHSAA Director of Com- like that in Blackbird Country, though.
half of the regular-season – is not a signifi- munications, at [email protected]. The 39-year old Ladybird hoops program
cant deterrent,” Dr. Dan Ross, OHSAA Ex-
ecutive Director, said. “If a student knows The board approved a modification to Xavier Torres Latest Wauseon in the fifth grade.
that the end of the regular-season and the the OHSAA’s Competitive Balance Busi- Wrestler To Reach 100 Career Wins
tournament will still be available, they are ness Rules, which the OHSAA uses to de-
more likely to transfer. We don’t believe termine adjusted enrollment counts for Zook attended Four PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
that a high number of transfers is good for divisional assignments. The change affects County Career Center NEW DEPUTY ... Matthew Zook became a member of
education-based athletics.” students on a team who are not enrolled in new and then Northwest State the Williams County Sheriff’s Department in October
a public school but have participation op- Community College where 2017.
There are 11 exceptions in the transfer portunities at the school district where the PHOTO PROVIDED
bylaw, the most common being a change parents reside due to state statute, and 100 WIN CLUB … Wauseon wrestler Xavier Torres joined several of his teammates
of residence into a new school district, have previously been placed in the Tier 2 on February 8th in the final NWOAL quad meet as another member of the 100-win
which grant immediate eligibility. For de- Non-Enrolled category. Those students will club. Torres got number 100 by forfeit in theEirxocpluesnivienlgy adtual of the night against
cades, the consequence for transferring now be placed in Tier 1 Non-Enrolled. The Bryan, but he came back and picked up 101 when he defeated Kasyn Schaffner of
without meeting one of the exceptions was process change becomes effective during Archbold in the second dual of the evening.
ineligibility for an entire calendar year in the 2018-19 school year, with impact tak-
all sports regardless of which sports the ing place during the 2019-20 school year.
student played at the previous school. In
2013, the transfer bylaw was changed to The attendance and financial reports
its current format, which calls for ineligi- from the 2017 football playoffs will be re-
bility during the first half of the season in viewed by the board at its April meeting,
the sports that the student played in the which will include a discussion of the play-
previous 12 months prior to the date of off format for 2018.
transfer.
By a 9-0 vote, the board denied a re-
The full text of the current referendum quest from the Ohio Field Hockey Coaches
proposals is posted at: http://www.ohsaa. Association to add a game to the number
org/School-Resources/referendum-voting of regular-season games permitted.

The OHSAA Board of Directors could As a reminder, the list of upcoming
add additional referendum voting items open positions on the six District Athlet-
during its March 23 meeting. Ballots are ic Boards that will become available this
mailed to each school in late April and spring are posted on the OHSAA’s DAB
must be received in the OHSAA office by 4 page at: http://www.ohsaa.org/about/
districtboards

new he earned an associate’s

superior coverage in half the time degree in Criminal Jus- Montpelier.” It only took one try for Zook

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33_115288_0811 The spark for his career came when on the other side of the county when he

he was 13 years old and joined the Ex- gets a call. It’s not like being in Montpe-
lporers for Bryan Police Department. lier. “It takes longer to get to calls,” Zook
Edgerton Teen Organizes Large Drive “I did ride-alongs and worked different said.
For Williams County Humane Society events,” Zook said. “I fell in love with it. His adjustment since joining the de-
“I enjoy helping people.” He followed up partment in October has been aided by a
his Explorers gig with a stint as an aux- friendly staff which has helped him im-
iliary officer with Bryan. mensely. “Every body is always helpful."
His first full-time job came at Mont-
By: James Pruitt dog, Zoot. Noelle, who is also the cur- He works second shift, which he pre-
pelier where he worked for six years. He fers. The variety of getting a mix of first
THE VILLAGE REPORTER rent Miss Teen Edgerton, placed boxes liked working there and enjoyed getting shift calls and third shift keeps it inter-
Noelle Ritter’s grandfather was an an- at local businesses for donations. Her more opportunities to help people, he esting for him. “It can be calm one day
imal lover and after he died she wanted church, LCRF in Edgerton, also donated said. “I wanted a bit more,” Zook said. and the next day is busy,” Zook said.
to do something in his memory. The Edg- a $100 check. “I love animals,” Noelle “Now I travel around 400 square miles.
erton seventh-grader organized a drive said. “It wasn’t an easy decision to leave James can be reached at
for the Humane Society, collecting pet [email protected]
food and supplies. She ended up with 87 At school she loves math, but is not
items. Donating to the Humane Society too keen on social studies. Her long- "Bundles Of Joy"
was a memorial listed in her grandfa- range plan is to become an engineer or Deadline Set For This Week
ther’s obituary. accountant. She would like to attend
Orrin “Bob” Mason died in December Bowling Green or Toledo for college. No-
2016. The Ritter family took in his aging elle is the youngest of four children of
Scott and Paula Ritter.

The Williams Co Hu-
mane Society appreciated
Noelle’s donation. “What a
beautiful young heart she
has to help the animals
here at the shelter,” the
Humane Society stated on
its Facebook page. “With
donations like these it al-
lows us to focus all efforts
on the animals.”
If anyone wants to help,
the Human Society can
always use Pine Sol, Mr.
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Local Obituaries

Daniel Bishop (1932 - 2018) Kenneth Biddle (1928 - 2018) Brittany Mull (1994 - 2018)

(Army Veteran) (Member of Delta American Legion) (Wauseon Resident)

Daniel L. Bishop, 85 Kenneth W. Biddle, of Brittany Lynn Mull,
years, of Bryan, passed Delta, one day after turn- age 23, of Wauseon,
away Monday, February ing 90 years of age; passed passed away unexpect-
12, 2018 at Community away Friday morning, edly on Monday, Febru-
Hospitals and Wellness February 16, 2018 at Ful- ary 12, 2018, in Napo-
Centers, Bryan. Daniel ton manor in Wauseon. leon.
was born May 30, 1932 He was born in Wauseon
in Bryan, Ohio, the son of on February 15, 1928 to Brittany was born in
the late Daniel P. “Rusty” the late Ralph Biddle and Toledo, Ohio on Febru-
and Annette (Crum) Bish- Mable (Mohler) Biddle. He ary 13, 1994, the daugh-
op. He was a 1950 gradu- was united in marriage to ter of Troy Antoszewski
ate of Bryan High School. Sue Falor on October 22, and April Mull.
Daniel was an Army veter- 1949.
an of the Korean Conflict, Surviving are her fa-
where he received the Ko- Ken served as a pro- ther, Troy of Wauseon;
rean Service Ribbon, Two duction attendant for mother and step-father
Bronze Stars as well as Johns Manville in Wa- April (Ron) Shoemaker of
VETERAN the United Nations Service terville for 43 years before retiring. He was an active Wauseon; Fiance, Dale Silveous of Delta; son, Ma-
member of the Delta American Legion, where he was liki Silveous of Wauseon, sisters, Brooklynn Mull of
Medal and the National as a past finance officer. Along with being a Civil War Wauseon and Braylee Shoemaker of Wauseon; and
Defense Medal. He married Betty Jean Smith on De- enthusiast, Ken also enjoyed amateur radio with his great-grandmother, Dorothy Mull of Arkansas.
cember 10, 1954 in Angola, Indiana, and she preceded call sign “WA8OOM”. Arrangements are pending at the Edgar-Grisier
him in death on January 2, 2006. Daniel worked for He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Sue Biddle; Funeral Home in Wauseon.
General Telephone Company for 37 years, retiring in son, Roger (Debbie) Biddle of Millbury, OH; daughter, The family requests that memorial contributions
1985. He was a member of the VFW Post 2489 and Jane (Steve) Hawkins of Liberty Center; sister, Donna be given to the benevolence of the family and can
the NRA. Daniel was a very patriotic individual, proud Luebker; brothers, William (Pauline) Biddle and James be sent or dropped off at the Edgar-Grisier Funeral
of his service to our country. He enjoyed fishing with (Judy) Biddle; sister-in-law, Kay Falor; grandchildren, Home, 219 S. Fulton St., Wauseon, Ohio.
his friends, as well as attending Gun Shows, NASCAR Thomas Wayne (Amanda) Hawkins, Kevin Biddle and Online condolences may be offered to the family
racing, following anyone who drove a FORD. He loved Nicole (Rodney Ward) Hawkins; and great grandchil- at www.grisierfh.com.
spending time with his family, especially his grandchil- dren, Gabriel and, Lucas Hawkins and Leah, Lauren ADDITIONAL OBITUARIES ON PAGE 3
dren and their academic and athletic events. and Lilly McJilton. Ken was preceded in death by his
Surviving are his two daughters, Pamela Bishop of son, Thomas Wayne Biddle in 1974 and brother, Gor- Reporter
Bryan and Dina (Michael) Culler of Bryan; nine grand- don Biddle. www.thevillagereporter.com
children, James Bishop, Collin Bishop, Sarah (Milo) In lieu of flowers, those wishing a show of sympa-
Estevez, Elizabeth Saylor, Salli Jones, Nick (Rachel) thy are asked to consider contributions to the Delta YOUR HOMETOWN NEWS SOURCE FOR WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY, OHIO
Jones, Bernie Jones, Sean Culler and Samuel Cull- American Legion, 5939 St Hwy 109, Delta, Ohio 43515
er; six great-grandchildren; Dacey, Oliver, Mia, Lilly- in his memory. Online condolences may be sent to the NORTHWEST OHIO COVERAGE AREAS
ann, Wyatt and Jayden; one sister, Margaret Newton family through our website at www.barnesfuneralcha-
of Horton, Michigan; sister-in-law, Genny Bishop. He pel.com.

was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Betty Jean,
one son, Craig; stepmother, Irma Bishop, two broth-
ers, Richard and James Bishop and one sister, Patricia Barbara Fitzgerald (1951 - 2018)
Stahler.
Private graveside services will be held at a later date (Longtime Pioneer Resident)
in Williams Center Cemetery with Military Graveside
Rites accorded by the Bryan VFW Post 2489. Arrange- Barbara Ann Fitzger-
ments are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral ald, 66, of Pioneer passed
Home, 206 North Lynn Street, Bryan. away Saturday evening at
Those planning an expression of sympathy are Auburn Village in Auburn,
asked to consider memorial donations be given to Bry- Indiana. She was born on
an VFW Post 2489, 709 South Walnut Street, Bryan, August 7, 1951 in Beck-
Ohio 43506. ly, West Virginia to John REGULATION & POLICY:
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away on Saturday, Feb- five children, Theresa (Allen) Neibel of St. Clair Shores, tion of the publisher/editor with respect given to opinion, yet protection
ruary 10, 2018, at the Michigan, David L. (Tishia Kook) Fitzgerald, Jr. of Pio- given to the subject. Letters must be limited to a word count of 500.
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cal Center in Toledo, sur- Thompson of Antwerp, Terry (Kevin) Stiekes of Pioneer; balanced format. “The Village Reporter” makes every effort to stay neu-
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Army veteran and prior ing their own opinions.
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ated Wood Trucking in
Wauseon for 35+ years.
Wendell was born on Duane Sorrell (1940- 2018)
May 11, 1950, in Toledo,
to the late George and (US Army Medic)

VETERAN the late Lucille (Schang) Duane W. Sorrell of
Wood. On August 24, Wauseon, Ohio passed
away February 15, 2018 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio
1974, he married Cora at Ebeid Hospice Resi- Open: Mon. - Fri. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m).; Sat. (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Miller, and she survives. Together, they were blessed
with two children, Brandon (April Berry) Wood of Fre- dence in the presence of Phone: (419) 485-4851 / Fax: (877) 778-9425
mont, IN and Bree (Ralph) Rolon of Wauseon. He is his loving family. Email: [email protected]
also survived by a grandchild, Berkley Coletta Ro- Duane was born to Website: www.thevillagereporter.com
lon and two step-grandchildren, Keagen Romine and Lindsey and Ruth (née
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Drake Berry; sisters, Karen Grieser of Pettisville, Geor- Zoeller) Sorrell in New STRYKER EDGERTON
gia (Fritz) Fouty of Wauseon, Rosalynn (James) Grieser Castle, Indiana on Sep- Stryker Main Stop Main Stop, C-Store
of Wauseon, Sally (Jan) Brinkman of Wauseon; and a tember 27, 1940. He was
brother, George (Gina) Wood of Fremont, IN. Wendell
is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was the youngest of three chil- WEST UNITY WAUSEON
dren. Duane graduated Valero, Shamrock, Chief Supermarket,
preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, from Lincoln High School Marathon, Walmart
Roger Grieser. Dollar General Courtview Mart Shell,
Wendell loved spending time with his family at their in Cambridge City, IN. FAYETTE Circle K, Dollar General
After High School, Duane
lake cottage and attending his children’s games. He VETERAN graduated from Elkhart Circle K, Main Stop, PIONEER/HOLIDAYCITY
was a charter member of the Wauseon Exchange Club Dollar General Main Stop, Village Market,
and was in their Book of Golden Deeds, he was a past University as a medical ARCHBOLD
technologist. Duane’s three children are from his first Valero, Dollar General,
Wauseon Citizen of the Year, a member of Crossroads marriage to June Lord Sorrell. Duane entered the US Super Value, Hutch’s Marathon,
Church, and was on the Cruise Night Committee. Wen- EDON / BLAKESLEE
dell donated time and money to the Wauseon Imagi- Army where he served as a medic for 2 years. After Rite Aid, Circle K,
his service, Duane worked at both Parkview Hospital Dollar General, Pop Shop Slattery
nation Kingdom playground and also a playground at and Flower Hospital which is where he met his be- Shamrock
Clear Lake. He gave of himself freely donating trucks DELTA LYONS
to transport supplies for hurricane victims and helping loved wife, Dorothy. Duane and Dorothy were mar- Dollar General, Kwik Stop Main Stop
ried on August 9, 1980. He later retired from Flower SWANTON
with and delivering meals at Christmas. Hospital after 37 years. Delta Speedway Dollar General
Those wishing a monetary contribution in Wen- MONTPELIER METAMORA
dell’s memory may do so to either True North Church Duane brought light and love to every situation. Ace Automotive,
His deep faith in God guided him through life. Some TMart
or Crossroads Church. Online condolences may be left of his hobbies included working in his wood shop, Main Stop, BRYAN
for the family at www.grisierfh.com. The Edgar-Grisier Circle K, Circle K, Main Stop,
Funeral Home in Wauseon has been entrusted with riding his John Deer tractor, shooting targets, trav- Dollar General, Rowes, Fountain City Ice House,
eling, solving crossword puzzles, collecting vintage Millers New Market, Dollar General, Walmart
arrangements. signs, and eating every pie you could think of. His Two Brothers Market, Phil’s One Stop
Rings Pharmacy
Tammy Sands (1983 - 2018) catch phrase “I like pie” will live on with his family.
Duane is preceded in death by his parents, his PETTISVILLE
(Montpelier Native) sister Carolyn, and his grandson Joshua. Duane Sunday’s Market
leaves behind his wife Dorothy; his sister Dolores;
Tammy L. Sands, 34, of Montpelier passed away children Robert (Beth) Sorrell, Bradley (Kerri) Sorrell,
Saturday evening at Community Hospitals and Well- and Jennifer (Todd) Kunkel; and his grandchildren
ness Centers in Montpelier. She was born on April 27, Nicholas, Sarah, Jessica, Rachel, and Megan.
1983 in Montpelier to Vernie A. and Judith M. (Page) In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial
Faunce, Jr. On February 14, 2004 she married Seth contributions to St. John Lutheran Church, the
A. Sands and he survives. Cherry Street Mission, or a charity of the donor’s Postmaster, please send address corrections to:
choice. Online condolences to the family may be left
Tammy will be laid to rest at a private interment at www.grisierfh.com. The Edgar-Grisier Funeral THE VILLAGE REPORTER
at Riverside Cemetery in Montpelier, Ohio. Memorial Home in Wauseon has been entrusted with arrange-
contributions may be given to the family to help offset ments. 115 Broad Street, Montpelier, Ohio 43543
expenses. Condolences can be left at www.thethomp-
sonfuneralhome.com. Periodical Mail Postage Paid At Bryan, OH 43506

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Obits (Continued)

Paula Kramer (1952 - 2018) Thomas Taylor (1948- 2018) Frederic Strobel II (1936- 2018)

(Secretary For Edon Northwest Schools) (Swanton Resident) (Native of Montpelier)

Paula D. Kramer, age Thomas Dean Taylor Sr., Frederic W. Strobel II,
65, of Edon, Ohio, died at age 70, of Swanton, with his age, 81 a native of Mont-
10:13 A.M. on Thursday, family by his side; passed pelier, Ohio and resident
February 15, 2018, at away early Friday morn- of Lake Diane near Cam-
Parkview Regional Hospi- ing, February 16, 2018 at den, Michigan, passed
tal in Fort Wayne, Indiana, St. Luke’s Hospital in Mau- away February 15, 2018.
after a brief illness. Mrs. mee. He was born on Janu- Born in Montpelier on
Kramer was a 1970 grad- ary 20, 1948 in Toledo to June 12, 1936, to Fred-
uate of Edon High School the late, John R. Taylor and eric Strobel and Ileen
and had been employed Doris (Sherry) Taylor who (McDowell) Strobel, Fred
as a secretary at Edon survives. was married to Carolyn
Northwest Schools for J. Shannon on October 8,
twenty-two years, where Tom was a 1966 gradu- 1955. He attended Fair-
she also served in many ate of Rogers High School. view Missionary Church
other capacities until her On July 3, 1971 he mar- in Angola, Indiana.
health declined. She was ried Ruth Bronson in To-
a member of the Edon United Methodist Church, where ledo and together shared 46 Strobel graduated from
she was the organist for forty-seven years and played loving years together. After Montpelier High School in 1954. He has a Master De-
piano and organ for numerous weddings and funerals. working for the railroad for nine years, Tom was a self- gree in Engineering from Norwich University. He also
She also was the accompanist for many Edon North- employed roofer with T&T roofing for over 30 years. He held degrees from the Chicago Technical College in
west Schools students at concerts and OMEA contests. enjoyed several interests, including raising and riding Design & Drafting, California Western University and
Paula was a charter member of PSI Iota XI-Theta Kap- large breed horses in parades and public events, power The Executive Management Program at Bowling Green
pa Chapter in Edon and had served in most every office lifting and most of all wrestling; where he greatly sup- State University.
and also had served as the Ohio State President of the ported his sons and grandsons in the sport, along with
sorority. Most of all she was a devoted and loving wife, spoiling his beautiful daughter and granddaughters. Between 1959 and 1983, Fred served in various
mother and grandmother and enjoyed being with and Tom is survived by his loving wife, Ruth F. Taylor; engineering and management positions with The Aro
supporting her family in everything they did. mother, Doris Taylor; children, James (Wendy Waggoner) Corporation in Bryan, Ohio. Strobel began his employ-
Paula D. Kramer was born on June 24, 1952, in Osborn, William (Linda Ziegler) Taylor and Thomas “Dean” ment with Gendron, Inc. in Archbold in 1983 and later
Edon, Ohio, the daughter of Norman D. and Annabel L. (Justine) Taylor Jr., Tammy Taylor; brother, Bruce Taylor; became co-owner. He was vice president from 1983-
(Thompson) Coles. She married her husband of thirty- sister, Tracey Cothran; grandchildren, Brandee (Mark) 1997; president and CEO from 1997-2004; and board
five years, Donald W. Kramer, on September 3, 1982, Burns, Tiffany Osborn, Alexis and Arika Ziegler, Caitlin chair from 2004-2006.
in Edon and he survives. and Abigail Taylor, Brett and Evan Perry, Charlee Keefe
Surviving in addition to her husband are two and Peyton, Ryllie and Gunner Taylor; great granddaugh- His memberships included Williams County His-
daughters, Ashleigh (Jeremy) Trent, of Edon, and Ab- ter, Lily Burns, John (Jana) Taylor, Taylor Start and Tj torical Society; Williams County Writer’s Group; Wil-
bey Kramer, of Fishers, Indiana; three grandchildren, Taylor; April Taylor; along with his canine companions, liams County Genealogy Society, current chapter
Grace Reitzel and Emma and Brady Trent; and one Lucy and Ricky. In addition to his father, John R. Taylor, President of the Northwest Territory Chapter, Sons of
brother, Randy (Janette) Coles, of Edon. She was pre- he was preceded in death by his brother, William Taylor the American Revolution and a Lifetime Member of the
ceded in death by her parents. and nephew, William “Boo” Taylor. National Automobile & Truck Museum of the United
Memorials are requested to the Edon United Meth- Friends will be received from 10:00 – 12:00 Noon on States (NATMUS), Auburn, Indiana. Strobel served on
odist Church music department or to PSI IOTA XI- Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Barnes Funeral Chapel, the Northwest State Community College Foundation
Theta Kappa Chapter. To sign the online register or to 5825 St. Hwy. 109 in Delta; with an memorial service cel- Board in Archbold, as a member of the finance, legacy
send condolences please visit www.krillfuneralservice. ebrating Tom’s life beginning at 12:00 Noon. In lieu of and scholarship committees.
com. flowers, those wishing a show of sympathy are asked to
consider contributions to the family. Online condolences A historian and freelance writer, Strobel authored
Melvin Jewell (1932 - 2018) may be sent to the family through our website at www. and published the books: History of Gendron 1872-
barnesfuneralchapel.com. 2007; First…A Dream: History of The ARO Corpora-
(Korean War Veteran) tion, 2011; The Old German Letters, 2014; My Amish
Helen Brown (1933- 2018) Neighbors, 2016; and The McDowell Family: The Story
Melvin was born in Lu- of Nathaniel McDowell of Scotland who immigrated to
cas County on September (Member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church) America in 1758, 2016.
18, 1932, the son of Clyde
D. and Mary V. (Mohr) Helen L. Brown, 84, of Fred loved spending time with his family and
Jewell. On June 25, 1955, Montpelier passed away watching his great-grandchildren participating in
he married Elfrieda Pelton, Friday morning at her sports and school activities. He enjoyed genealogy,
and she survives. He was home. She was born on Ohio State Football, NASCAR, traveling, and living at
an Army Veteran of the September 30, 1933 in Lake Diane. He especially liked researching and writ-
Korean War. Melvin loved Montpelier to Ralph L. and ing books. Over the years, he developed close friend-
to work with wood and re- Gertrude I. (Root) Spen- ships with many of his Amish neighbors.
finish furniture, then give cer. Helen graduated from
it away. He also enjoyed Montpelier High School in Fred is survived by his wife; two children Dr. Jef-
hiking in Oak Openings, 1952. On June 22, 1952 frey (Dr. Susan) Strobel of Canyon Lake, California
where he knew every trail. she married Ronald J. and Laurie (Terry) Rohlf, Archbold; four grandchil-
Brown in Montpelier and dren, Kendra (Sam) JoHantgen, Kylie Patterson (Gary
Surviving besides his he preceded her in death Beaverson), Aaron Strobel, Ashlen Strobel; and eight
wife, Elfrieda, is son, Den- September 13, 2016. great-grandchildren Makayla, Olivia & Keagan Patter-
son, Kinsley Beaverson, Brayden, Rylan & Piper Jo-
V E T E R A N nis (Sandra) Jewell of Helen was a member of Hantgen; and Aiden Strobel.
Swanton; daughter, Diana St. Paul’s United Method-
(Tracy) Ziegler of Archbold; ist Church in Montpelier. Also surviving is one brother, Danny (Susan) Stro-
grandchildren, Alan, Tiffany, and Nathan Jewell & Don- In her early years of marriage, she was in a local Mont- bel, Montpelier; and six sisters, Patricia (Walter - de-
ovan, Michael, and Lisa Ziegler; great-grandchildren, pelier Bowling League. She was taught the game of golf ceased) Keller, Holt, Michigan; Kathy (Bobbie) Housh,
Kadence, Melody and Merrick; and step-great-grand- by her husband and became a frequent tournament West Unity; Christine (Roy) Mettler, Kissimmee, Flori-
children, Meara and Kadince. He is also survived by winner. In 1965, when Ron became a sales representa- da; Karen (Michael) Esterline, Montpelier; Julie (Ran-
brother, Gary (Susan) Jewell of Monroe, Michigan. He tive for Mohawk Tools, they moved their family to South dy) Gearhart, Edon; and Jeanne (Edward) Hernandez,
was preceded in death by both parents. Hadley, Massachusetts for nearly 30 years, returning Hillsdale, Michigan.
in 1995. She and her husband also enjoyed downhill
Family and friends will be received for Melvin from skiing in New England and in Europe. Helen was a very Memorial contributions may be made to Compas-
3:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 25, talented seamstress, making clothing and hand stitch- sion International in honor of Isaac Josias Churqui Ti-
2018, at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Archbold, ing penny rugs. When her daughters were growing up, cona, a young man from Bolivia, South America, who
where a memorial service will immediately follow at 4:00 Helen was a Girl Scout Leader. In 1999, she achieved Fred has been sponsoring, Hospice of Hillsdale Coun-
P.M., with the Rev. Paul Reichert, officiating. Interment the rank of Life Master Award in the American Contract ty or a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences can
will be in the Swanton Cemetery. The family requests Bridge League. be left at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com
that memorial contributions be given to St. Martin’s Lu- She is survived by her two daughters, Rickalene
theran Church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Online (Ron) Chamberlain of Montpelier and Gretchen (Ste- Alice Huber (1920 - 2018)
condolences may be offered to the family at www.del- phen) Noiseux of Ipswich, Massachusetts; four grand-
tafh.com. Grisier-Weigel Funeral Services in Delta has children, Travis S. Chamberlain, Jared K. Chamberlain, (Native of Fayette)
been entrusted with arrangements. Adam G. Chamberlain and Stuart D. Noiseux; one great
grandchild Caddisy R. Chamberlain; and one sister Wa- Alice Faye Huber, age
Dorothy Williams (1923 - 2018) neta (Joe) Wisman in Montpelier. 97, of Wauseon, passed
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Hus- away Monday, Febru-
(Member of V.F.W. Ladies Auxillary) band of 64 years Ronald, sister Edith Ricketts and in- ary 12, 2018, at Swan-
fant children Kim and Tim Brown. ton Health and Retire-
Dorothy L. Williams, Visitation for Helen will be on Wednesday, February ment Center. She had
age 94 of Wauseon and 21st from 4-7pm at the Thompson Funeral Home on been a resident there for
formerly of Dayton, passed Main Street in Montpelier. Services will be Thursday at the past six years. Mrs.
away Thursday, February 11 am at the funeral home with Reverend Richard Blank Huber was born in ru-
15, 2018 at Heartland of to officiate. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery ral Fayette on June 29,
Wauseon. She was a life- in Montpelier. Memorial contributions may be given to 1920, the daughter of the
long homemaker. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Condolences can late Lloyd and the late
be left at www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com. Vella (Plettner) Graf. On
Dorothy was born in Ev- October 23, 1943, she
erett, Kentucky on August married Lloyd Huber,
8, 1923 to the late Henry and he preceded her in
Beaver and the late Kate L. death in 1980.
(Darling) Beaver. In 1940, Prior to her retirement she was a clerk in the
she married H. B. “Red” Treasurer’s Office of the Fulton County Court House
Williams, and he preceded for 19 years. Upon graduation from Wauseon High
her in death in 1999. Red School, she worked at the Louden Store for eight
and Dorothy were blessed years and then for Toledo Edison for 11 years. She
with two children Donna was a member of Crossroads Evangelical Church in
(Williams) Reynolds and Patrick Williams; both preced- Wauseon and was very active in Ladies Aide. She was
ed her in death. She is survived by three granddaugh- also a volunteer at the Fulton County Health Center
ters; Renee (Robert) Reynolds of Richmond, IN, Rebecca and Sauder Village.
(Shawn) Pettit of Napoleon, OH and Meagan Williams of Surviving are two sons, James (Joyce) Huber of
Cincinnati, OH. Also surviving are eight great-grand- Wauseon and Jerry (Stephanie) Huber of Mount
children and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was also Dora, Florida. She is also survived by grandchildren,
preceded in death by a great-great-grandchild, Kashton Michelle (Joe) Dembek of Columbus, Kim (Brad)
Sutherland. Bertke of Sylvania, Craig Huber and Ryan (Saudia)
Dorothy belonged to the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary in Huber; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Bette Kut-
Dayton. She loved the outdoors, especially fishing and zli of Swanton and Leona Stopher of Wauseon; and
camping, and also loved her family, often being very witty brother Lloyd Graf, Jr. of Wauseon.
with them, but was extremely devoted to them. Cooking The family requests that memorial contributions
was another passion of hers. be given to Crossroads Evangelical Church. Online
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contri- condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisi-
butions be made to the American Heart Association. On- erfh.com. Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon
line condolences may be left for the family at www.grisi- has been entrusted with arrangements.
erfh.com. The Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon ADDITIONAL OBITUARIES ON PAGE 4
has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 3

Obits (Continued) Williams County Humane Society

Betty Thorp (1926 - 2018) Dale Irwin, Jr. (1929 - 2018) Oden
Oden is a 2 to 4 year
(Member of Faith United Methodist Church) (Army Aircraft Mechanic) old neutered male
chocolate lab mix. He
Betty Kathryn “Katie” Dale D. Irwin, Jr., age is loving towards hu-
Thorp, age 91, of Bryan, 88 of Delta, passed away mans, but does not
Ohio, quietly passed away February 17, 2018 at Ful- like cats. We would
surrounded by her family ton Manor Nursing Home suggest a meet and
on Sunday morning, Feb- in Wauseon. He was born greet if you have other
ruary 18, 2018 at Com- May 16, 1929 in Delta, dogs. His adoption fee
munity Health Profes- Ohio, the son of the late is $180.00 with an ap-
sionals Inpatient Hospice Dale D. Irwin, Sr. and the proved application. He
near Defiance. Katie was late Ilah (Koder) Irwin. came here as a stray
born March 24, 1926, the He was a grandson of the some time ago and has
daughter of Ora and Fern late Fulton County Sheriff patiently been waiting for his forever home!!! Please
(Wheeler) Shinabarger. Lester Irwin. come to the Williams County Humane Society or
Katie attended Pioneer From a young age Dale call 419-636-2200 for more information on this
High School, graduating was very interested in air- handsome guy!!
in 1944. She worked at planes and aviation. He
the Aro Corporation, the built model aircraft and For more information, call or visit the Williams County
Ohio Art Company and Holibird Company. VETERAN earned a pilot’s license Humane Society at 09464 County Road 13, Bryan, Ohio
On June 7, 1947, Katie married her beloved hus- in his teens. As a teen- 43506, (419) 636-2200. The cost of adoption also in-
band, Darrell E. Thorp and together they raised four ager during World War II, cludes the pet’s spay or neuter, disease testing, updating
children. Katie adored her husband of over 54 years he delivered newspapers in Delta, worked at Markey of shots, flea and parasite treatments.
and their family life together in Bryan. Bronze and was a projectionist at Delta’s movie the-
Katie loved many things including weekend camp- ater. After graduating from Delta High School in 1946 Prom Comes From
ing, gardening and playing games with her family. he joined the Army and served as an aircraft mechanic The Heart Event Dates
She was a devoted member of Faith United Methodist stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA and Ft. Sill, OK. After the
Church. service he worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, KS Prom Trend/Beauty Comes From The Heart-Will be
Beyond anything, Katie loved her family. She is and taught aircraft electrical systems at Camp Luna open on February 23 from 3:30-7:00 and February 24
survived by her sons, Gary (Anita) Thorp, of Savannah, (now Luna Community College) in Las Vegas, NM. from 10:00-1:00 at West Clinton Mennonite Church,
Georgia, Randy (Carol) Thorp, of Defiance and Rob While there, he met Marian Joann (“Jody”) Keeler. 18029 Co. Rd. C, Wauseon, Ohio 43567. This event
(Toni) Thorp, of Cincinnati; son-in-law, Terry Court- They were married November 6, 1951 in Tulsa, OK offers dresses (short and long), shoes, jewelry, purses,
ney, of Springfield, Ohio; her four grandchildren, Scott where Dale began a 42-year career in aircraft main- wraps and new this year are young men’s suits, shirts
(Lois) Courtney, Tosha (Todd) Moyer, Zach and Taylor tenance with American Airlines. He enjoyed fishing, and ties.
Thorp and four great grandchildren. She also leaves was active in the Tulsa Camera Club, the Tulsa Glue
behind an extended family of seven grandchildren and Dobbers Model Airplane Club and was a member of All items are offered for a donation only and money
eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death the Masonic Lodge. He also enjoyed motorcycles and collected from this is donated to Children’s Lantern
by her parents; husband, Darrell E. Thorp; daughter, wrote a number of articles for motorcycle magazines. of Defiance, the Human Trafficking Survivors and to
Connie Courtney; grandson, Cody Thorp and brothers, Dale retired from American Airlines in 1992 and moved Growing Hope Ministries of Haiti. Beauty Comes From
Robert Shinabarger and Richard Tressler. back to Delta briefly before settling in Wauseon. The Heart will also be open two additional Saturday’s,
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 21, Dale was preceded in death by his wife, Joann and March 24 and April 7 from 10:00-1:00. Any questions
2018, from 5:00-8:00 P.M. in the Krill Funeral Home, sisters, Nancy Irwin and Patsy Hood. He is survived by please contact Lori King at 419-822-7379 or join Face-
860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan. Funeral services will his son Alan Irwin and wife Stephanie of Belgrade, ME; book group page, Prom Trend/Beauty Comes From
be held at the funeral home on Thursday, February 22, brother, Don Irwin and wife, Frederica of Arden, NC The Heart for any updates.
2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Ted Mathes officiating. Inter- and niece, Barbara Newth of Erlanger, KY.
ment will follow in Floral Grove Cemetery, Pioneer. Friends will be received from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon on BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT
The Thorp family would ask that memorials be Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Barnes Funeral Cha-
made in Katie’s name to Community Health Profes- pel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109 in Delta. Private interment will
sionals Hospice or the American Cancer Society. To follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Delta. Online condo-
sign the online register or to send condolences, please lences may be sent to the family through our website
visit www.krillfuneralservice.com. at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.

Ralph Shirkey (1925 - 2018) Taking Your Farm A Different Jaxson Daniel LaBounty
Direction Workshop Offered
(60 Year Member of Cement finishers Local 886) Dale & Lianne LaBounty would like to an-
Do low commodity prices have you concerned about nounce the birth of their son, Jaxson Daniel
Ralph L. Shirkey, age your farm’s economic sustainability? Does your ‘sharp LaBounty, born May 27, 2017.
92, of Delta, passed away pencil’ have you considering alternative agricultural
at his daughter’s home in enterprises to complement commodity corn, soybeans, Jaxson weighed in at 5 lbs, 11 ounces, and
Wauseon Sunday morn- wheat and livestock? Then consider attending the measured 14 inches long.
ing, February 18, 2018. “Taking Your Farm a Different Direction” workshop on
He was born in Montpe- February 27th in Fulton County. Pancake & Sausage Supper
lier, Ohio on November 27,
1925 to the late Clayton Some topics include re-visiting contract and niche Sponsored by the Alvordton-Millcreek Twp. Firefighters
Shirkey and Mable (Horne) swine production opportunities with Garth Ruff, OSUE
Shirkey; moving to Delta Henry Co.; Ag Tourism on Your Farm with Rob Leeds, Saturday, February 24th • 5:00-7:00 p.m.
when he was an infant. OSUE Delaware Co.; Transition to Organic Grains with All You Can Eat Pancakes
Jeff Dean, organic farmer from Sandusky County; and & Sausage Supper
He attended Delta High non-GMO and organic grain and poultry production Free Will Donation
School and later served in with speakers from local agribusinesses.
the Merchant Marines dur- At the Alvordton Fire Hall - 116 East Main, Alvordton
ing WWII. After a short If any of these topics are of interest to you, please
time home he was drafted consider attending. The workshop will occur at the
Robert Fulton Ag Center, 8770 State Route 108,
V E T E R A N into the Army and served Wauseon, OH 43567. Cost of the program is $10 per
during the Korean War. person and includes lunch. The time of the program is
Ralph was a 60 year mem- 8:30 am to 3:30 pm on Thursday, February 27th. Cer-
ber of the Cement Finishers Local 886. On November tified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits applied for. To RSVP
27, 1970 he married Margaret (Oberla) Shirkey and she call 419-337-9210, email [email protected] or check
survives. Together they spent many years dancing and us out at www.fulton.osu.edu
traveling with their camper. Ralph also enjoyed garden-
ing and caring for his home.

He is survived by his daughters, Teresa (Ricardo) Ar-
redondo and Lenella (Darrell) Duckett; step-daughter,
Carol Goodridge; brothers, Lowell and Paul Shirkey and
sister, Donna Tucker; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grand-
children and 2 great great grandchildren. Ralph was
preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Brocus; sis-
ter, Dorothy Shirkey; brothers, Nobel and Stanley Shir-
key; step-son, Daniel Nichols and sister-in-law, Jary
Snyder.

In celebrating Ralph’s life; friends may visit for time of
fellowship from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Thursday, Febru-
ary 22, 2018 at Winchester’s Restaurant, 7950 St Hwy
109 in Delta. Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery
in Delta. Arrangements are entrusted with Barnes Fu-
neral Chapel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109 in Delta.

Those wishing a show of sympathy may make a me-
morial contribution to the Delta Police Department in
Ralph’s memory. Online condolences may be sent to
the family through our website at www.barnesfuneral-
chapel.com.

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4 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, February 21st, 2018

POLICE, EMT, FIRE, TRAFFIC & COURT NEWS

WAUSEON POLICE (February 13) 124 E. Elm St., Hang Up A Delta, Ohio woman pled from February 10, 2018 to
(February 7) 725 S. Shoop Accident (Property Damage) (February 10) Church St., Mo- guilty and was sentenced on March 12, 2018.
Ave., Accident (Property (February 13) E. Linfoot St.@N. tor Vehicle Damage February 14, 2018, in the Ful-
Damage) Shoop Ave., Disabled Vehicle (February 10) Airport@Main ton County Common Pleas Green, Cody B. (Montpelier,
(February 7) 485 E. Airport St., Attempted B&E Court. Ohio). Driving under suspen-
Hwy., Larceny WEST UNITY POLICE (February 10) Crabtree Crt., sion. Fine: $250; Costs: $109;
(February 7) 840 W. Elm St. (February 5) Traffic Crash Assist Rescue-ill Sara J. Weber, 34, pled Jail: 90 days with 90 days sus-
Unit 907, Drunk (February 5) Inducing Panic (February 10) Hallett Ave., Ju- guilty to Tampering With Evi- pended.
(February 7) Jefferson St.@ (February 5) Suspicious veniles @ Overpass dence. According to Fulton
Potter St., Suspicious Person Vehicle (February 10) Promenade Dr., County Prosecutor Scott Hasel- Green, Cody B. (Montpe-
(February 7) 701 Burr Rd. (February 7) Phone Snowmobile Complaint man, on or about October 11, lier, Ohio). Driving under sus-
Unit 5, 911 Hang Up Contact Harassment (February 10) Airport@Hallett, 2017 Ms. Weber tampered with pension. Fine: $350; Costs:
In Person (February 7) Medical Overdose evidence in an official investi- $128.18. Operator’s license
(February 8) 147 N. Elmwood Emergency (February 11) S. Main St., gation. suspended from February 16,
St., Domestic Trouble (February 8) Unsecured Theft-Recovered 2018 to may 17, 2018.
(February 8) 232 Jefferson St., Premise (February 12) Airport Hwy.@ Judge Jeffrey Robinson sen-
Juveniles (February 8) Lock Out (2) CR 2, Non-injury Accident tenced Ms. Weber to serve nine Greer, Katelynn A. (Hicks-
(February 8) 1375 N. Shoop (February 8) Well-Being Check (February 12) Main@Norfolk, months in prison. ville, Ohio). 71/55 speed. Fine:
Ave., Disabled Vehicle (February 8) Theft Gates Down@Railroad $46; Costs: $79.
(February 9) 465 E. Airport (February 8) Medical (February 13) E. Airport Hwy., The Court ordered that Ms.
Hwy., Alarm Drop Emergency Non-injury Accident Weber pay any fees, court-ap- Harrington, Russell L. (Bry-
(February 9) 1180 N. Shoop (February 8) Suspicious (February 13) W. St. Clair, Sus- pointed counsel fees, and all an, Ohio). Seat belt. Fine: $30;
Ave., Alarm Drop Vehicle picious Person prosecution costs. Costs: $40.
(February 9) E. Elm St.@N. (February 8) Juvenile (February 13) N. Hallett Ave.,
Shoop Ave., Disabled Vehicle (February 8) Speed/Warning Assist Rescue-ill WILLIAMS COUNTY Impton, Michael A. (Bryan,
(February 9) 119 N. Fulton St., (February 9) Suspicious (February 13) Black Canyon Ohio). OVI suspension. Fine:
Alarm Drop Vehicle Dr., 911 Hang Up TRAFFIC $300; Costs: $84; Jail: 180
(February 9) 225 E. Linfoot St., (February 10) Unsecured (February 13) Crabtree Crt., Barreiro, Marco (Montpelier, days with 177 days suspend-
Alarm Drop Premise Domestic Dispute Ohio). Parked wrong direction. ed. No future violations within
(February 9) E. Leggett St.@S. (February 11) Lock Out (February 13) Geneva Dr., Fine: $35; Costs: $85. next 3 years.
Shoop Ave., Disabled Vehicle Breaking & Entering Beck, Dorothy M. (Stryker,
(February 9) 428 Howard St., SWANTON POLICE (February 14) Parkside Dr., As- Ohio). 64/55 speed. Fine: $46; Jordan, Sabrina L. (Montpe-
Threats/Harassment (February 1) Munson Rd., sist Medical Costs: $79. lier, Ohio). 40/25 speed. Fine:
(February 9) 840 W. Elm St. Loose dog-Found (February 14) Miller Ave., Acci- Beck, Sandra K. (Archbold, $50; Costs: $79.
Unit 1005, Suicidal Threats (February 1) W. Airport Hwy., dental Alarm Ohio). 51/35 speed. Fine: $46;
(February 9) 445 N. Fulton St., Civil Dispute (February 14) Waterville Sw. Costs: $79. Kappen, Tana J. (Defiance,
Suspicious Vehicle (February 1) Middle School, Rd., Garbage Dumping Beck, Travis M. (Bryan, Ohio). 66/55 speed. Fine: $45;
(February 9) 500-B W. Leggett Reckless Driving (February 14) Valleywood Dr., Ohio). Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $79.
St., Animal Call (February 1) High School, Dis- Assist Fire Dept. Costs: $40.
(February 9) 230 Clinton St., pute-Unruly (February 14) Crabtree Ln., Bible, Bridon (Bryan, Ohio). Kerby, Katelynn A. (Mont-
Lost/Found/Recovered (February 1) E. Airport Hwy., Peace Keep 45/35 speed. Fine: $40; Costs: pelier, Ohio). Driving without
(February 9) 515 Parkview, Unlock Vehicle (February 14) W. Airport Hwy., $85. headlight. Fine: $35; Costs:
Alarm Drop (February 1) S. Munson Rd., 911 Hang Up Black, Michael L. (Archbold, $79.
(February 9) 230 Clinton St., 911 Hang-Up (February 14) W. Airport Hwy., Ohio). 64/55 speed. Fine: $46;
Vandalism (February 1) Black Canyon Dr., 911 Hang Up Costs: $79. Kroetz, Olivia S. (Bryan,
(February 9) 00 W. Leggett St., Peace Keep (February 15) Hallett@Church, Britton, Jeffery L. (Montpe- Ohio). Assured clear distance
Suspicious Vehicle (February 1) Academy Dr., Civ- Disabled Vehicle lier, Ohio). 49/35 speed. Fine: ahead. Fine: $71; Costs: $79.
(February 9) 600-B Lawrence il Dispute (February 15) S. Munson Rd., $46; Costs: $84.
Ave., Disabled Vehicle (February 2) Maddie St., Park- Unlock Vehicle Burns, Gail L. (Sherwood, Laurin, Alexis L. (Bryan,
(February 10) 485 E. Airport ing Problem (February 15) Pennsylvania Ohio). Seat belt. Fine: $30; Ohio). 70/55 speed. Fine: $46;
Hwy., Suspicious Vehicle (February 2) Main@Airport, Ave., Parking Complaint Costs: $40. Costs: $79.
(February 10) 1285 N. Shoop Non-Injury Accident (February 15) Turtle Creek, As- Coolman, Jessica L.
Ave. Unit 93 (February 2) Lincoln St., Un- sist Rescue-ill (Wauseon, Ohio). Expired Liechty, Christopher W.
(February 10) 1339 N. Park ruly Juvenile (February 15) Airport@Turtle plates. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. (Archbold, Ohio). 68/55 speed.
Lane, Larceny (February 2) W. Airport Hwy., Creek, Disabled Vehicle Crist, Grayson W. (Bryan, Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(February 10) 230 Clinton St., 911 Hang Up (February 15) Promenade Dr., Ohio). Seat belt. Fine: $30;
Investigate Complaint (February 4) Lincoln St., Un- Unwanted Person Costs: $40. Lytle-Steele, Megan T. (Na-
(February 11) Ottokee St.@ ruly/Intoxicated (February 15) E. Airport Hwy., Donnett, Alan L. (Pioneer, poleon, Ohio). 66/55 speed.
Airport Hwy., Juveniles (February 4) Brookside Dr., Runaway Juveniles-Found Ohio). Failure to control. Fine: Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(February 11) 425 Cole St., Welfare check $71; Costs: $79.
Unit 302 (February 5) Sanderson St., FULTON COUNTY Downey, Anyssa M. (West Marroquin, Carlos O. (Defi-
(February 11) 230 Clinton St., Parking Problem HEALTH CENTER BIRTHS Unity, Ohio). 38/25 speed. ance, Ohio). 71/55 speed. Fine:
Narcotics (February 5) High School, Child Feb 16 - Destiny Ramos, Ham- Fine: $46; Costs: $79. $46; Costs: $79.
(February 11) 230 Clinton St., Custody ler, boy Drinnon, Tyler M. (Bryan,
Runaway or Unruly (February 5) Dodge St., Welfare Ohio). Seat belt. Fine: $30; Mattern, James L. Jr. (Mont-
(February 11) 247 N. Brunell Check FULTON COUNTY Costs: $40. pelier, Ohio). 42/25 speed.
St., Disabled Vehicle (February 6) Woodland@ PROSECUTOR Dubois, Michael A. (Mont- Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(February 11) E. Oak St.@Mar- Church, Loose dog NEWSLETTER pelier, Ohio). 35/25 speed.
shall St., Accident(Property (February 6) S. Main St., Pris- Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Memmer-Crites, Paula L.
Damage) oner Assist A Wauseon man was sen- Eichenberg, Gloria E. (Sher- (Ney, Ohio). 53/35 speed. Fine:
(February 11) 588 Douglas Dr., (February 6) W. Airport Hwy., tenced on February 9, 2018, wood, Ohio). Traffic control de- $46; Costs: $79.
Animal Call Possible Theft in the Fulton County Common vice. Fine: $46; Costs: $79.
(February 11) S. Shoop (February 7) N. Main St., Assist Pleas Court according to coun- Etzler, Madison L. (Bryan, Miller, Peggy A. (West Unity,
Ave.@E. Leggett St., Investi- Deputy-Crash ty prosecutor Scott A. Hasel- Ohio). Red light. Fine: $71; Ohio). Failure to control. Fine:
gate Complaint (February 7) Bassest St., Car/ man. Costs: $79. $71; Costs: $79.
(February 12) 1285 N. Shoop Building Crash Fitzcharles, Dawn E. (Edg-
Ave. Unit 11, Hit-Skip (February 7) E. Airport Hwy., James Morse, Jr., 19, of 840 erton, Ohio). 69/55 speed. Moreno, Valentino A. (Bryan,
(February 12) 121 W. Leggett Unlock Vehicle W. Elm St., Lot 1203, previous- Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Ohio). OVI. Fine: $650; Costs:
St., 911 Hang up Contact In (February 7) Co. Rd. 2, Assist ly pleaded guilty to Attempted Frederick, Brian M. (Bryan, $84; Jail: 20 days with 17 days
Person Rescue-injury Burglary, On September 23, Ohio). 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; suspended. Operator’s license
(February 12) 735 Wauseon (February 7) Franklin St., Park- 2016, he attempted to trespass Costs: $79. suspended from February 10,
Senior Villas, Investigate ing Complaint in an occupied structure, with Funk, Jarrett S. (West Unity, 2018 to February 10, 2019. No
Complaint (February 7) E. Airport Hwy., the purpose to commit a crimi- Ohio). 71/55 speed. Fine: $46; future violations within next 2
(February 12) 728 Fairway Dr. Unwanted Person nal offense. Costs: $79. years. 1st Timers Retreat with-
Unit 5, Investigate Complaint (February 7) S. Main St., Un- Funk, Landon C. (Bryan, in 90 days. Vacate ADM license
(February 12) 222 Depot St., lock Vehicle Judge Jeffrey L. Robinson Ohio). Seat belt. Fine: $30; suspension and fees.
Suicidal Threats (February 8) Chestnut St., sentenced Mr. Morse to 2 years Costs: $40.
(February 12) 230 Clinton St., Drug Possession of community control and or- Gambler, Ricky D. (Bryan, O’Connor, Cody J. (Montpe-
suspicious Person (February 8) Promenade Dr., dered him to pay prosecution Ohio). 67/55 speed. Fine: $46; lier, Ohio). 35/25 speed. Fine:
(February 12) W. Linfoot St.@ Parking Complaint costs, pay restitution of $1,290 Costs: $79. $46; Costs: $79.
N. Ottokee St., Disabled Ve- (February 8) N. Main St., Found to the victim, obtain his GED, Gendron, Heidemarie (Pio-
hicle dog-Returned have no contact with the vic- neer, Ohio). Seat belt. Fine: Oehler, Krystal L. (Stryker,
(February 12) 240 Sycamore (February 9) E. Airport Hwy., tim, stay out of bars/taverns, $30; Costs; $40. Ohio). FRA suspension. Fine:
St., Lost/found/Recovered Theft of Phone-Found not possess or consume alco- Goebel, Daniel G. (Edgerton, $300; Costs: $85. Operator’s
(February 12) 250 E. Linfoot (February 9) Dodge St., Suicide hol, serve 2 days in CCNO, with Ohio). OVI suspension. Fine: license suspended from Fe-
St., Accident (Property Threat credit for days already served $300; Costs: $90; Jail: 90 burary 8, 2018 to May 9, 2018.
Damage) (February 9) Waterville Sw. Rd., and successfully complete the days with 87 days suspended.
(February 12) 1180 N. Shoop Car/Deer Accident Cognitive Behavior Therapy 36/25 speed. Fine: $40; Costs: Pace, Deborah D. (Bryan,
Ave., Larceny (February 10) N. Main St., 911 Program through the court. $40. Ohio). Failure to yield. Fine:
Grapengeter, Justin T. $65; Costs: $85.
Failure to comply could re- (Stryker, Ohio). FRA suspen-
sult in Mr. Morse spending 12 sion. Fine: $200; Costs: $79. Pawlinksi, Jamie M. (Liberty
months in prison. Operator’s license suspended Center, Ohio0. 68/55 speed.
Fine: $46; Costs: $79.

Pease, Peggy A. (West Unity,
Ohio). Safety disregard. Fine:
$500; Costs: $95; Jail: 20 days
with 17 days suspended. No
future violations within next 2
years. 1st Timers retreat with-
in 90 days. Vacate ADM license
suspension and fees.

Plummer, Olivia S. (Bryan,
Ohio). 70/55 speed. Fine: $46;
Costs: $79.

Psurny, Beverly A. (Montpe-
lier, Ohio). 68/55 speed. Fine:
$46; Costs: $79.

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POLICE, EMS, FIRE & COURT NEWS

Reader, Gloria K. (Bryan, Ohio). 45/25 TO FILE LOCAL TAX theft. Fine: $250; Costs: $70. Subject to Authorities are investigating the theft
speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. Fahy, Alicia M. (Liberty Center, Ohio). resentencing of 182 days jail and $1000 that occurred at 2401 County Road
File local tax – 2012 (Bryan). $200 with fine if law if violated prior to Feburary 5, 4-1, Swanton. On January 20, 2018,
Rodenhauser, Nicholas R. (Napoleon, $200 suspended; Costs: $114; Jail: 30 2020. 30 Hours community service. Re- suspect(s) stole a boat trailer that housed
Ohio0. 66/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: days with 30 days suspended. No check- portable probation. a 1978 yellow and white 16 foot Rinker
$79. ing account for 2 years. No future viola- Bass Boat, hull no. MC3219KY, serial no.
tions within next 2 years. FULTON COUNTY CIVIL RNK05270M78I, with 55 hp Evinrude out-
Sauder, Mary E. (Pioneer, Ohio). Fahy, Alicia M. (Liberty Center, Ohio). For: Cornerstone Community (Perrys- board engine. The total of the items stole
40/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. File local tax – 2013 (Bryan). $200 with burg, Ohio). Against: Spurgeon, Tiffany is $1,500.
$200 suspended; Costs: $114; Jail: 30 M. (Lyons, Ohio). $3341.63.
Shaffer, Mary J. (Fayette, Ohio). days with 30 days suspended. No future For: SMH, LLC (Archbold, Ohio). If you have any information concerning
69/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. violations within next 2 years. Against: Moreland, Chris (Toledo, Ohio). these crimes that could lead to the ar-
Garza, Andrew D. II (Stryker, Ohio). $3001.28. rest and incarceration of the person(s) in-
Shankleton, Michael A. (Defiance, File local tax – 2015 (Bryan). $200 with volved, please contact the Fulton County
Ohio0. 75/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $200 suspended; Costs: $90; Jail: 30 FULTON COUNTY Crime Stopper Hotline. Anyone with
$79. days with 30 days suspended. No future CRIME STOPPERS information about these or any other
violations within next 2 years. The Fulton County Crime Stopper Pro- felony will be eligible for a reward of up
Snavely, Sarah A. (Bryan, Ohio). Stop Kosier, Nancy K. (Kunkle, Ohio). File gram would like your help in solving the to $1,000 cash. Call is confidential and
sign. Fine: $71; Costs: $79. local tax – 2011 (Bryan). $200 with $200 following crimes: anonymous. The number to call day or
suspended; Costs: $114; Jail: 30 days night is 1-800-255-1122, toll free.
Stahl, Matthew W. (Montpelier, Ohio). with 30 days suspended. No future viola-
41/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. tions within next 2 years. State Patrol Investigating Crash
Scheirer, Beth, (Fort Wayne, Indiana). Claiming Life Of Swanton Man
Towers, Scott N. (Montpelier, Ohio). File local tax – 2009 (Bryan). $200 with
Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. $200 suspended; Costs: $114; Jail: 30 Sylvania Township – The Toledo Post side of the roadway, where it struck a
days with 30 days suspended. No future of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is in- utility pole, and a tree.
Valle, Gabriel O. (Defiance, Ohio0. violations within next 2 years. Must file vestigating a fatal motor vehicle crash
70/55 speed. taxes and make payment arrangements which occurred on Bancroft Street east Mr. Connors was pronounced de-
within 30 days. of Irwin Road in Sylvania Township at ceased at the scene. Alcohol does not
Vanderburggen, David A. (Bryan, Scheirer, Elizabeth, (Fort Wayne, Indi- approximately 5:15 AM. appear to be a factor and a safety belt
Ohio). 70/55 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: ana). File local tax – 2009 (Bryan). $200 was not in use at the time of the crash.
$79. with $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: A 1999 Chevrolet Silverado driven
30 days with 30 days suspended. No fu- by 62-year-old Thomas P. Connors of The Ohio State Highway Patrol was
Walters, Sebastian L. (Bryan, Ohio). ture violations within next 2 years. Must Swanton, Ohio was traveling westbound assisted at the scene by the Richfield
Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. file taxes and make payment arrange- on Bancroft Street when his vehicle Township Fire Department, Springfield
ments within 30 days. failed to maintain control on the wet Township Fire Department, and the Lu-
Wheeler, Jonathan A. (Bryan, Ohio). Sizemore, Daniele N. (Bryan, Ohio). pavement. The vehicle exited the left cas County Sheriff’s office. The crash re-
Failure to control. Fine: $65; Costs: $85. File local tax – 2014 (Bryan). $200 with mains under investigation.
$200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 30
Whitlock, Katelyn (Stryker, Ohio). days with 30 days suspended. No future Eighteen Individuals Indicted By
Driving under suspension. Fine: $250; violations within next 2 years. Must file Fulton County Grand Jury
Costs: $5; Jail: 90 days with 90 days sus- taxes and make payment arrangements
pended. No future violations within next within 30 days. On February 12, 2018, the Fulton to November 18, 2017, he allegedly, be-
3 years. Seat belt. Fine: $30; Costs: $40. Sizemore, Daniele N. (Bryan, Ohio). County Grand Jury considered indict- ing an arson offender, failed to reregis-
File local tax – 2015 (Bryan). $200 with ments charging individuals with Ful- ter annually in person with the Fulton
Whitlock, Kaitlynn J. (Stryker, Ohio). $200 suspended; Costs: $84; Jail: 30 ton County crimes, according to Fulton County sheriff.
Driving under suspension/FRA. Fine: days with 30 days suspended. No future County Prosecuting Attorney Scott A.
$350; Costs: $144. Operator’s license violations within next 2 years. Must file Haselman. BRANDON M. SICK, age 31, of Mau-
suspended from October 13, 2017 to taxes and make payment arrangements mee, OH, was indicted on four counts
April 11, 2018. No tail lights. Fine: $50; within 30 days. IAN C. RUFFER, age 28, of Wauseon, of Nonsupport of Dependents. On or
Costs: $40. Walters, Shelby D. (Bryan, Ohio). File OH, was indicted on two counts of Ag- about December, 1, 2015 to Novem-
local tax – 2014 (Stryker). $200 with gravated Trafficking in Drugs, three ber 25, 2017, he allegedly failed to pay
Wiren, Jacob R. (Bryan, Ohio). 52/35 $200 suspended; Costs: $120; Jail: 30 counts of Trafficking in Drugs, one child support totaling $5,294.64.
speed. Fine: $46; Costs: $79. days with 30 days suspended. No future count of Trafficking in Heroin, one
violations within next 2 years. count of Trafficking in Marijuana, ANGELO C. IAGULLI, age 26, of
Yates, Savannah M. (West Unity, two counts of Aggravated Possession More nci, MI, was indicted on one
Ohio). 43/25 speed. Fine: $46; Costs: FULTON COUNTY TRAFFIC of Drugs, three counts of Possession count of Possession of Marijuana, one
$79. Apger, Derek R. (Fayette, Ohio). Closed of Drugs, one count of Possession of count of Trafficking in Marijuana, and
highway. Fine: $37; Costs: $88. Marijuana, one count of Possession of one count of Tampering with Evidence,
WILLIAMS COUNTY CRIMINAL Beattie, Travis A. (Bryan, Ohio). 96/70 Heroin, and one count of Possessing On or about. January 29, 2018, he al-
Brown, Roger W. (Montpelier, Ohio). speed. Fine: $150; Costs: $88. Drug Abuse Instruments. On or about legedly transported Marijuana or pre-
Passing bad check. Fine: $1Coburn, Clark, Amber N. (Swanton, Ohio). January 10, 2018, he allegedly pos- pared it for shipment, and also alleged-
Kayla M. (Edgerton, Ohio). Theft. Fine: 47/35 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. sessed and prepared for shipment or ly tampered with evidence n an official
$250; Costs: $210; Jail: 30 days with 30 Cromly, Matthew N. (Swanton, Ohio). transported seven different drugs. He proceeding or investigation.
days suspended. 100 hours community Failure to yield. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. also allegedly possessed instruments
service. No contact with victim, Edgerton Elendt, Joshua T. (Swanton, Ohio). used to unlawfully administer, use, or THOMAS HAMBLETON, age 57, of
Main Stop. No future violations within Turn signals. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. prepare dangerous drugs. Liberty Center, OH, was indicted on
next 2 years. George, Thomas R. (Wauseon, Ohio). one count of Operating a Vehicle While
Decker, Loyal S. (Montpelier, Ohio). 71/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93. HAVEN L. TRUCKS, age 21, of lntoxicated and one count of Improp-
Disorderly conduct. Fine: $250; Costs: Grimes, Rickey A. (Archbold, Ohio). Wauseon, OH, was indicted on two erly Handling Firearms in a Motor Ve-
$130; Jail: 30 days with 30 days sus- No valid operator’s license. Fine: $50; counts of Aggravated Trafficking in hicle. On or about January 29, 2018,
pended. No future violations within next Costs: $93. Drugs, three counts of Trafficking he allegedly possessed a loaded hand-
3 eyars. No violent or threatening contact Hanefeld, Ashley A. (Delta, Ohio). Red in Drugs, one count of Trafficking in gun in a motor vehicle while under the
with victim. light. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. Heroin, one count of Trafficking in influence of alcohol or drugs.
Dunson, Philip E. (Pioneer, Ohio). Herr, Nathan T. (Metamora, Ohio). Marijuana, two counts of Aggravated
Possession of dead deer. Fine: $500; Expired plates. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. Possession of Drugs, three counts of ALI-NASSER M. ALKHALIFA, age 23
Costs: $84; Jail: 180 days with 180 days Hibbard, Jennaya L. (Fayette, Ohio). Possession of Drugs, one count of Pos- of Kalamazoo, MI, was indicted on one
suspended. 71/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. session of Marijuana, one count of Pos- count or Possession of Marijuana. On
Dunson, Philip E. (Pioneer, Ohio). Dis- Hunter, Joel T. (Wauseon, Ohio). Reg- session of Heroin, and one count of or about February 2, 2018, he allegedly
pose waste. Fine: $250; Costs: $84; Jail: istration violation. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. Possessing Drug Abuse Instruments. possessed marijuana.
60 days with 60 days suspended. Ingram, Mathew E. (Swanton, Ohio). On or about January 10, 2018, she
Dunson, Philip E. (Pioneer, Ohio). 70/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. allegedly possessed and prepared for DAVID F. RAKUS, age 49, of Golden,
Possession of dead deer, 2nd case. Fine: Lawniczak, Michael D. (Swanton, shipment or transported seven differ- CO, was indicted on one count of Ag-
$500; Costs: $84; Jail: 180 days with Ohio). 70/55 speed. Fine: $42; Costs: ent drugs. She also allegedly possessed gravated Possession of Drugs and one
180 days suspended. $85. instruments used to unlawfully admin- count of Possession of Hashish. On or
Gubbins, Trenton R. (Bryan, Ohio). Leschinski, Margaret (Archbold, Ohio). ister, use, or prepare dangerous drugs. about September 21, 2017, he alleg-
Discharge firearm. Fine: $300; Costs: Expired plates. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. edly possessed Hashish and THC.
$204; Jail: 90 days with 90 days sus- Lumbrezer, Kaleb J. (Lyons, Ohio). WILLIAM C. HISLE, age 27, of Bry-
pended. Firearm forfeited to Bryan Police Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; Costs: $48. an, OH, was indicted on one count of MARIA DEL CARMEN LOPEZ, age
Department. No future violations within McKimmy, James W. (Swanton, Ohio). Possession of Heroin. On or about May 33, of Wauseon, OH was indicted on
next 3 years. 69/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. 25, 2017, he allegedly possessed her- one count of Tampering With Records
Gubbins, Trenton R. (Bryan, Ohio). Molina, Julian (Wauseon, Ohio). Red oin. and one count of Grand Theft. On or
Possession. Fine: $150; Costs: $79. light. Fine: $37; Costs: $85. about February 13, 2015 to August 10,
Hull, Cory D. (Montpelier, Ohio). Nafziger, Gilbert J. (Archbold, Ohio). ISAIAH S. GONZALES, age 26, of 2017, she allegedly tampered with re-
Theft. Fine: $500; Costs: $839.04; Jail: Stop for school bus. Fine: $37; Costs: Wauseon, OH, was indicted on one cords belonging to a governmental en-
180 days with 90 days suspended. Res- $93. count of Trespass in a Habitation When tity. She also allegedly stole services
titution of $12. Fine: $350; Costs: $45; Prothero, Billie Jo (Wauseon, Ohio). a Person is Present or Likely to be Pres- valued at more than $7500 but less
Jail: 180 days with 180 days suspended. 52/35 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $93. ent, two counts of Aggravated Posses- than $150,000.
Aggravated menacing. Resisting arrest. Rupp, Mary C. (Archbold, Ohio). sion of Drugs, and one count of Theft of
Fine: $200; Costs: $45; Jail: 90 days with 46/25 speed. Fine: $100; Costs: $93. Drugs. On or about October 28, 2017, AMBER R. BACHELDER, age 37, of
90 days suspended. Criminal damages. Schroeder, Levi F. (Wauseon, Ohio). he allegedly trespassed in a residence Delta, OH, was indicted on three counts
Fine: $250; Costs: $45; Jail: 30 days with 74/55 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. when a person was present or likely to of Tampering With Records and one
30 days suspended. Restitution of $150. Sgro, Cindy (Swanton, Ohio). 44/25 be present and allegedly stole oxyco- count of Grand Theft. On or about No-
Criminal damages – 2nd count. Fine: speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. done. vember 18, 2015 to August 13, 2017,
$250; Costs: $45; Jail: 30 days with 30 Shepherd, Tyler J. (Swanton, Ohio). she allegedly tampered with records
days suspended. Restitution of $104. No 57/40 speed. Fine: $47; Costs: $85. TOMAS RAMOS, ILL age 31, of belonging to a governmental entity and
future violations within next 5 years. No Smith, Ryan J. (Delta, Ohio). Failure Wauseon, OH, was indicted on one allegedly stole services valued at more
contact with victim, The Bar. No alcohol. to control. Fine: $102; Costs: $85. count of Possession of Drugs. On or than $7,500 but fess than $150,000.
All jail times consecutive. Spadafore, Reagan A. (Wauseon, about May 1, 2017, he allegedly pos-
Jacovitch, Karl M. (Bryan, Ohio). Ohio). 46/35 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: sessed a dangerous drug. GORDON K. COIN, age 59, of Delta,
Abandoned junk vehicle. Fine: $100 with $93. OH, was indicted on one count of Im-
$100 suspended; Costs: $139. No future Spotts, Andrew M. (Archbold, Ohio). DALE HELLER, age 33, of Wauseon, properly Handling Firearms in a Motor
violations within next year. 67/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. OH, was indicted on one count of Ag- Vehicle. On or about February 2, 2013,
Kerby, Katelynn A. (Montpelier, Ohio). Stoltzfus, Justin S. (Archbold, Ohio). gravated Possession of Drugs. On or he allegedly transported a loaded hand-
Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $150; Costs: Failure to yield. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. about March 17, 2017, he allegedly gun in a motor vehicle while under the
$79. Operator’s license suspended from White, Dwiuan K. (Wauseon, Ohio). possessed acetaminophen/hydroco- influence of alcohol or drugs.
February 15, 2018 to August 14, 2018. 66/55 speed. Fine: $37; Costs: $93. done.
McKinsey, Otis (Montpelier, Ohio). Zeadker, Tabitha K. (Delta, Ohio). DARREN S. GAYLORD, age 48, of
Possession. Fine: $150; Costs: $79. Headlights required. Fine: $37; Costs: WILLIAM M. WILSON, age 40, of Os- Toledo, OH, was indicted on two counts
Pease, Peggy A. (West Unity, Ohio). $85. seo, MI, was indicted on one count of of Theft. On or about November 25,
Open container. Fine: $50; Costs: $79. Zimmerman, Nicholas A. (Swan- Failure to Appear on Personal Recogni- 2017, he allegedly stole a trailer val-
Warner, Joseph A. (Montpelier, Ohio). ton, Ohio). Seat belt – driver. Fine: $30; zance Bond. On or about January 24, ued at more than $1,000 but fess than
Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $150; Costs: Costs: $56. 2018, he allegedly failed to appear for $7,500 and a motor vehicle identifica-
$93.01. his sentencing in the Fulton County tion license plate.
Witfoth, Joseph A. (Temperance, FULTON COUNTY CRIMINAL Court of Common Pleas.
Michigan). Failure to visit hunting traps. Elendt, Joshua (Swanton, Ohio). Pos- AARON J. BUCKENMEYER, age 33,
Fine: $46; Costs: $79. session of marijuana. Fine: $100; Costs: BRETT M. CASEY, age 31, of Fay- of Swanton, OH, was indicted on one
Yeich, Daniel L. (Bryan, Ohio). Assault. $75. Drug paraphernalia. Fine: $100; ette, OH, was indicted on three counts count of Failure to Appear on Personal
Fine: $300; Costs: $234; Jail: 180 days Costs: $46. of Failure to Reregister as an Arson Of- Recognizance Bond. On or about Feb-
with 162 days suspended. No future vio- Miller, Josh (Metamora, Ohio). Petty fender. On or about November 81 2015 ruary 9, 2018, he allegedly failed to ap-
lations within next 3 years. No violent or pear for his sentencing in the Fulton
threatening contact with victim. County Common Pleas Court.

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Logger’s Lounge Grand Opening CONTINUED FROM THE FRONT PAGE
Celebrated In Pioneer
A Very Special Wedding For A Very ...
PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
paths joined in holy matrimony on the could come to pass would be making
LOGGER’S LOUNGE RIBBON CUTTING ... Logger’s Lounge in downtown Pioneer evening of February 14 ... Valentine’s Genesis the venue for the wedding ... an
celebrated their Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon on Febru- Day. The story of that journey is an epic idea pitched by Lori, and a first for the
ary 17. Pictured at the ceremony are, from the left, Pioneer Chamber of Commerce that proves the point that love, REAL facility.
President Michael Kidston, Pioneer Chamber of Commerce Vice-President and Su- love, is indeed patient ... and doesn’t re-
perintendent of the North Central Local School District Bill Hanak, Owners Randy quire a Hollywood-type setting to make On the evening of February 14, a spe-
and Nancy Lawson, Pioneer Mayor Ed Kidston, and Pioneer Chamber of Commerce it happen. cial room at Genesis was decked out in
Secretary Katie Wells. red hearts. Carol was beaming with joy
“Harold and I have known each other and pride as she told people that she
ANNUAL for 25-plus years,” Lori explained. “Back was going to be giving her son away in
when we met, we were both married to marriage. The guests of honor included
“Bundles of Joy” Tab different people, so we weren’t interested several residents of Genesis, some of
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in anything but a friendship with each which that had become an extended
$10 other.” Fast forward to December 28, family to Harold and Lori. Walking hand
Submission!!! 2017. Lori and Harold had both been in hand with his mother, Harold made
Photos Print through a divorce, leaving them single, his way to the front of the room where
In Color! and entrusting God with any future Scott Carlin awaited to perform the cer-
relationships. On December 28, God emony. Seth DeGroff, the son of Lori,
stepped in, and in a big, but very un- walked his mother up to Harold’s left
expected way. “My daughters and I had side. The couple, both clad in red and
stopped by McDonald’s on a spur of the black, exchanged their rings and their
moment,” Lori said, “...and we almost vows. Pastor Carlin introduced the au-
didn’t stop. No one was in the restau- dience to a new couple ... Mr. and Mrs.
rant but us. While we were in our booth Harold DeWitt. Over 25 years of diver-
laughing and eating, I glanced over and gent paths had finally united as one.
noticed Harold walking up to the door.
Like out of the movies, our eyes met.” The reception was carry-in, but the
The Golden Arches soon became the couple made sure that credit for the oc-
gateway for something big ... really big. casion was given where it was due. On
the far right side of the buffet table stood
Lori continued, “He ordered, and a tray, piled high with four-piece boxes
I noticed he sat close to us. When we of McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets. Im-
were finished eating, he finished, and mediately to the left of the tray was a
held the door open for us.” That chivalry basket full of dipping sauce packages ...
did not go unnoticed by Lori. “I made a and a handmade sign that read, “How
quick passing comment reminding him we met.”
of my last name, and we walked to our
cars. We headed the same way for a few The wedding of Harold and Lori was
blocks then split. I immediately went proof positive that glitz and glamour are
home, looked him up and messaged not necessary for the making of a story-
him, thanking him for being a gentle- book wedding ... and storybook it indeed
man ... with hopes of sparking conver- was. Hollywood could not script this
sation. A little while later my phone lit event any better, simply because Tinsel-
up ... it was him!! Come to find out, he town is all about making the fake seem
splurged that day, went out to eat alone real. The love that resonated through
for his birthday, then went to the nurs- the room on this day was anything but
ing home to see his mom.” Lori and Har- faux. It could be seen in the smile and
old have been inseparable since then, tears of joy of Carol as she witnessed the
and in mid-January, became engaged to wedding of her son. It could be seen in
be married. the faces of the Genesis residents that
stopped by to witness the first ever wed-
The chosen date of the wedding was ding in their home.
obvious ... Valentine’s Day. The loca-
tion? That’s another story, and it also Sure, it was a small wedding, maybe
hearkens back to I Corinthians 13:4... 25 people, but it was the best day ever
Love is kind. Harold’s mother, Carol for Harold and Lori DeWitt. It was a day
DeWitt, suffers from dementia, and is a over a quarter century in the making,
patient at Genesis HealthCare in Bryan. which proves yet another point found in
Harold did not want his mother to just I Corinthians 13 ... Love never fails.
attend the ceremony, he wanted her to
be a participant. The only way that this Timothy can be reached at
[email protected]

DO NOT Petition Seeks Ouster Of
MISS THE Williams County Fair Board Vice President
FEBRUARY 22nd
DEADLINE! suicide attempt. The caller said Bennett
had taken off from the fairgrounds in a
Actual Photo Size: 2.75 x 3.75 truck and had talked about taking his
own life.
Parents, Grandparents, Aunts & Uncles PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
Introduce your baby or toddlers to friends & Police found him at the Montpelier
family throughout our coverage area for just $10! PETITION FOR REMOVAL ... Matt Uran residence where officers talked to him.
presented a petition to Williams County At first officers stated Bennett was un-
Qualifications: Fair Board President Matt Kennedy ask- cooperative and did not want their help.
ing that Board Vice President Al Ben- Eventually he agreed to be taken to
1.) 5 years old or younger nett be removed. Montpelier’s hospital.
2.) One child per photo
3.) Photos must be print quality By: James Pruitt Eventually, he was interviewed by
THE VILLAGE REPORTER a specialist from Comprehensive Cri-
Three Easy Ways To Submit: A group of citizens are working to sis Care and was released to go home.
have Alan Bennett removed from the Despite two warnings from officers
1.) www.thevillagereporter.com. Williams County Fair Board for an inci- about disorderly conduct, he was never
2.) Stop By The Office dent that occurred last summer. charged nor taken into custody.
Matt Uran submitted a petition with
at 115 Broad Street - Montpelier, Ohio 43543 multiple signatures which was present- Bennett released a statement he was
ed to Fair Board President Matt Kennedy having an “emotional overload” and was
3.) Fill Out The Form Below And Mail at the start of the Feb. 15 board meet- taking steps to end his life. He said he
ing. Uran attempted to elaborate on the appreciated the help of “many friends
Please fill out the following form and send with photo by Thursday, petition, but Kennedy cut him off. in the law enforcement community and
February 22, 2018. If you would like your photo(s) returned, please Sheriff’s deputies and officers from medical professionals (who) took the
enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope or photos may be picked Montpelier responded to a call about a steps to get me help.”
up at the main office in Montpelier after publication.
He disputed the notion that board
members had to lead a perfect life away
from fair. Those who say board mem-
bers must be better than the best, be-
lieve in a myth, he stated.

Kennedy said since Bennett’s action
did not happen on fair property and he
was not acting in his capacity as board
vice president, the matter is closed.

He defended cutting off Uran shy of
the 5 minutes given to the members of
the public because Uran’s comments
had become derogatory.

James can be reached at
[email protected]

PLEASE PRINT

Baby’s Name:

Date of Birth:

Parent’s Name:

Put wife’s name in brackets. Example: John & Jane (Page) Jones

Hometown:

Grandparents Name:
Hometown:

Phone:

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Indiana Company Plans To Edgerton Board Of Education
Locate New Plant In Edon Hears Good News Of Higher
Than Expected Tax Revenues
at the Williams County
Courthouse. The board
approved the following
supplemental contracts:
Assistant high school
track (boys and girls) -
(1/3) Barb Figgins
Assistant high school
track (boys and girls) -
(1/3) Aerial Hobeck
Assistant high school
track (boys and girls)
- (1/3) Hannah Brehm-
Gutting
Volunteer high school
track (boys and girls) -
PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF Seth Bidlack
WEDCO Executive Director Matt Davis speaks at the Volunteer high school
Feb. 12, Edon Board of Education meeting about the track (boys and girls) -
new company coming to town. Andy Gearhart
Junior High track (boys PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
and girls) - John Gallehue
By: James Pruitt Assistant Junior High INTRODUCING YOUR ESC ... Kerri Gearhart and Homer Henricks of the NwOESC
address the Edgerton Board of Education.

THE VILLAGE REPORTER track (boys and girls) - 50 percent By: Timothy Kays vertise and receive bids for the purchase
THE VILLAGE REPORTER of a 78 passenger, gasoline fueled school
A new factory is coming to Edon and Jamison Wisel bus, and approved the gym floor repair
the school board has created a new En- Assistant Junior High track (boys Kerri Gearhart and Homer Henricks, in the old middle school through Tri-
terprize Zone. the Superintendant and the CFO of the State Flooring at a cost of $3,415.00.
and girls) – 50 percent Alex Kirkingburg Northwest Ohio Educational Service The Board approved the 2018-19 school
The board approved the new En- Assistant softball - Jennifer Rad- Center (NwOESC), addressed the mem- calendar, to which District Superinten-
terprise Zone for Busche Performance bers of the Edgerton Board of Education dent, Kermit Riehle, noted that he is ex-
Group, Inc., which will be using an ex- abaugh at their regular session meeting on the cited about the date of August 9, 2018.
isting facility in town for its new opera- Volunteer softball - Emily Moore evening of February 12. He reported that the district will be host-
tion. The EZ means the company’s prop- 7-12 Principal Kayla Lapham board ing a writing conference, conducted by
erty taxes will be abated in return for an Gearhart and Henricks were on hand Smekens Education Solutions.
annual donation to the school. report. to tell the Board about the NwOESC,
Students of the Month: its history, its myriad levels of services In personnel moves, the Board hired
The company will move into buildings High School - Riley Bloir- Riley is a available to member school districts, Carl Sonneberger as a full-time daily
at 507 West Indiana St. and using 201 and its purpose as a partner in educa- substitute teacher for the balance of
LeAnn Drive for a warehouse. The com- pleasant student to be around. She is al- tion. Amongst many other things, the the 2017-18 school year, and added
pany plans to install a state-of-the art ways happy and ready to learn. Riley is NwOESC excels in assisting member Barb Saul as a non-certified substitute
CNC plant. a great role model and one who continu- districts in filling vacant positions, espe- employee for the 2017-18 school year.
ally reaches out to others in kindness. cially key posts such as superintendant The Board approved Sharon Shaffer as
The Albion, Indiana-based company and treasurer. a softball volunteer for the upcoming
has 15 other plants and employs 1,500 Junior High - Blake Dulle- Blake is season, and offered a supplemental con-
people. It is one of the leaders of verti- a very good student. He is always overly Founded in 1914, the NwOESC is one tract for 2018-19 to Toby Kennerk as the
cally integrated casting and machining prepared and all of his work is above of 52 educational service centers across new varsity golf coach.
suppliers of high quality components in and beyond the standard. He is a caring the state. “We don’t have any taxing au-
North America. and friendly student to every peer and thority,” said Henricks. “We don’t have The Board agreed to move forward
teacher. levies. Our funding comes from subsi- on the Energy Optimizers Project. The
The company plans a completely ren- dies from the state, but the bulk of our cost of the project has been quoted at
ovated structure including a new roof, High School Update: funding comes from billing our member $434,857. The Board will not put the
new HVAC units and a complete over- All County Band and Choir - 15 High districts for the services that they take, project into motion until financing op-
haul of the interior and exterior. The School band members, 10 Junior High and we are right now managing roughly tions are agreed upon. Current options
company will move 38 CNC machining band members, and 16 High School $4 million in federal grants.” “Around for financing include a lease/purchase
centers into the building. Choir students participated in Williams this time every year, we have conversa- program, as well as bonds.
County Honors Festival. Students per- tions with our school districts,” Gear-
The company will initially employ formed at Edgerton on January 21, hart said, “...and we try to get a feel for Mr. Riehle reported that enrollment in
87 people (29 full-time CNC production 2018. what is it that they are looking for in the the district is up by nearly 20 compared
workers) for three shifts. The type of FFA Leadership Summit - January coming year. What can we help them to last year. He inquired about the policy
jobs available include managers, manu- 26, the Edon FFA chapter sent four se- provide? We’re all about providing things pertaining to a discretionary spending
facturing engineers, quality engineers, nior officers to the Huntington Universi- that help with student performance, help fund for things like the purchase of flow-
quality techs, shipping and receiving, ty FFA Leadership Summit hosted by the to operate more efficiently, and training ers for a memorial. Such funds exist for
maintenance technicians and adminis- Haupert Institute for Agricultural Stud- and professional development for staff the principals, but none have been cre-
trative support. ies. They began their day listening to throughout the year.” Board member ated for the office of the Superintendent.
great speakers, and learning about Indi- Tom Flegal inquired as to the annual The subject will be researched, and
“We believe the plant will ultimately ana’s agriculture industry. From there, budget numbers for the NwOESC, to something put together for discussion
employ nearly 125 Busche team mem- they participated in fun hands-on activi- which Henricks replied, “$24 million, and/or action at the next meeting. Mr.
bers within the next 24 months,” com- ties facilitated by the Indiana State FFA and that includes all federal money.” Riehle also noted that the Edgerton High
pany founder, president and CEO Nick Officers to help strengthen their leader- School Music Department will be hold-
Busche stated in a press release. Matt ship as individuals and as a whole. This As part of his report, District Trea- ing a dinner theater on March 9 and 10.
Davis from WEDCO was on hand for the was a great experience, and the officers surer Bill Blakely reported that income
occasion at the board meeting. were able to take away useful leadership tax revenues are on an upswing. “It’s Middle/High School Principal Paul
skills to then apply at the chapter level. really positive what we’re seeing right Jones noted that Levi Sanders and Gun-
Edon has purchased 10 hand dryers The four offices attending the summit now,” he said. “I think it’s a sign of the ner Nye have been selected as Students
for $4,000 to be installed in bathrooms were President Hanna Fogel; Vice Presi- local economy and the four percent un- of the Month at the Four County Career
at the school. In the past year, the school dent Emily Fox; Sara Hiller, parliamen- employment rate. As of right now, on the Center, and that the Edgerton Bulldog
has paid $3,500 on paper towels. tarian; and Lucas Joice, historian. fiscal year to date we’re up roughly five Varsity Football team has been recog-
8th Grade Visit to Four County - 35 percent compared to this time last year. nized with a certificate as Academic All-
Besides the cost, the switch will make students traveled to Four County Jan. I anticipate that may shrink, but I don’t Ohio by the Ohio High School Football
a serious cut in the amount of solid 31. Students were provided with the op- think that it’s going to shrink a whole Coaches Association. Parent-Teacher
waste removed from the school. The use portunity to three different labs of their lot. Hopefully, that’s something that we’ll Conferences will be held on February 20.
of dryers will also mean no more paper choice. continue to see. I think that comfortably,
towels ending up on the floor, Superin- Solo and Ensemble - We had 41 dif- we’ll be at least four percent at the end Elementary Principal Brent Saneholtz
tendent Anthony Stevens said. ferent entries for the Solo and Ensemble of the fiscal year, if not closer to that five reported that Edgerton eighth grade stu-
event for High School students at Bryan or six percent.” dent, Nick Roth, won the Williams Coun-
The school is looking at replacing on Feb. 3. There 27 1’s and 12 2’s. ty Spelling Bee that was held at Montpe-
lights in the parking lot and the gym ACT – The high school is in full prepa- The Board approved commenda- lier on January 22. He reported on the
with LEDs. Elementary School students ration mode for the juniors to take the tions for the grades 7-12 students who recently held celebrations marking the
dressed up as 100-year-old persons in ACT Feb. 27 at the Community Building. were names to the second quarter honor 100th day of the school year, and noted
recognition of 100 day. Upcoming Dates: roll, including those attending the Four that February 12 was the start of Ran-
Feb. 21-23- FFA Week County Career Center. A commendation dom Acts of Kindness Week. Mr. Sane-
Revenues are up over last fiscal year Feb. 21- Activities Council Meeting was also given to those involved with the holtz said that he would like to see more
by $171,226 and expenses are up for Feb. 27- Juniors take the ACT first Souper Bowl, which raised $925.65. emphasis placed upon character trait
the fiscal year by $82,759. Fiscal year March 3-4 - Senior retreat The funds will be used for food items awareness.
to date, revenues are over expenditures March 9-10 – musical placed in the weekend Bulldog Bags
by $119,113. Day’s cash is 104.88 days, Cash Donations for January project for needy elementary families. Prior to adjournment, the Board re-
which is lower than last month. Box Tops Elementary $179.35 tired into executive session for the pur-
Box Tops High School $179.35 As part of Phase I of the Parking Lot pose of the employment of personnel,
Casino revenue: January 2018 Various Individuals and Businesses Project, Ed Perry Excavating donated negotiations, and confidential matters.
$13,178.46 , August 2017 $14,393.22 , Post-Prom $770. $2,000 to the district, which was ap- No actions were taken upon return to
January 2017 $13,203.45, August 2016 proved by the Board. The Board au- regular session.
$13,804.60 thorized the Metropolitan Educational
Technology Association (META) to ad- Timothy can be reached at
Income Tax revenue: January 2018 [email protected]
$102,376 , October 2017 $103,992 , July
2017 $210,835, April 2017 $160,551,
January 2017 $82,719
Feb. 20, 2018 School Budget will be James can be reached at
[email protected]

Ohio Hunting & Fishing

Licenses On Sale Soon North Central Graduate

COLUMBUS, OH – Ohio’s hunters and immediately upon purchase through Completes Basic Training
anglers will soon be able to purchase Feb. 28, 2019. For the costs of licenses
their new licenses. On Thursday, March and specific permits, go to wildohio.gov. BASIC TRAINING GRADUATE ... U.S.
1, outdoorsmen and women will be able Air Force Airman Isaiah I. Livensparger
to purchase their 2018-2019 licenses at Deer and fall turkey permits will be graduated from basic military training
wildohio.gov and at hundreds of partici- available for purchase in June after the at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,
pating agents throughout the state, ac- Ohio Wildlife Council votes on the up- San Antonio, Texas. The airman com-
cording to the Ohio Department of Natu- coming seasons and dates. pleted an intensive, eight-week program
ral Resources (ODNR). Licenses are also that included training in military disci-
available for purchase on many mobile For people who want to support Ohio’s pline and studies, Air Force core values,
devices. wildlife in other ways, the ODNR Division physical fitness, and basic warfare prin-
of Wildlife offers the Ohio Wildlife Legacy ciples and skills. Airmen who complete
A new purchasing system, launched stamp. The idea for the Ohio Wildlife Leg- basic training also earn four credits
last year, makes it easier for hunters, acy Stamp began as a grassroots effort to toward an associate in applied science
anglers and conservationists to obtain inform the public about the need to fund degree through the Community College
licenses, permits or other products. Li- wildlife conservation. Offering the stamp of the Air Force. Livensparger is the son
censes and permits are grouped by cat- to the public has continued with the pos- of Tamra and Michael Livensparger of
egory, such as hunting or fishing. Any- itive support of individuals and conser- Pioneer, Ohio. He is a 2017 graduate of
one with an online account can also go to vation groups throughout the state. To North Central Local School, Pioneer.
wildohio.gov and obtain a free reprint of a learn more, visit wildohio.gov/support.
valid license or permit (this option is not
available at participating agents). ODNR ensures a balance between
wise use and protection of our natural
Ohio’s 2018-2019 licenses are valid resources for the benefit of all. Visit the
ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.

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Veterans Honor Bus Topic For Montpelier Hospital Auxiliary

PHOTO PROVIDED President Armeda Sawmiller conduct- Briner was thanked for taking care of
ed the business portion of the meeting. patient favors for February. Armeda
HONOR BUS ... Gloria Poorman, right, served as speaker on the Williams County Thought for the day was “Being deeply has patient favors for March and De-
Veterans Honor Bus trip held last April at the CHWC-Montpelier Hospital Auxil- loved by someone gives you strength, loris Dennis volunteered for April pa-
iary regular meeting Monday, Feb. 12th. She is pictured with Auxiliary President while loving someone deeply gives you tient favors. The nominating commit-
Armeda Sawmiller, left, holding one of the donated T-shirts given for the bus trip courage” by Lao Tzu. Roll call was an- tee is currently accepting nominations
participants. Gloria is a Marine veteran and chaired the bus trip planning commit- swered to “What impressive trip have for the offices of vice president, secre-
tee from the Montpelier combined veteran’s post organization. you had in your life?”. tary and treasurer, to be announced
in April.
Members were thanked for bringing
Valentine’s cards to be given to hospi- A soup and salad luncheon is
tal patients and staff members. A ba- planned for the next meeting Monday,
keless bake sale was held with mem- March 12th at 12 noon in the hospi-
bers turning in recipes and donations tal conference room. Soup will be pro-
equal or more than the cost of the in- vided and members are asked to bring
gredients. a salad or dessert to share. Speaker
will be a representative of the “Bed
Secretary Connie Dunseth gave Brigade”.
minutes from the December meeting
(January meeting was cancelled due Roll call will be “Name something
to inclement weather), and Treasurer you like that is Irish”. Gloria Poorman
Barb Dietsch and Gift Shop Manager and Armeda will take care of decora-
Ruth Cooley both gave reports. Barb tions. Looking ahead, a silent auction
also noted that the auxiliary has do- is planned by the auxiliary for Mon-
nated $20,000 to date to the CHWC- day, April 9th. Guests are always wel-
Share Foundation. Various commit- come.
tees gave updates. A card was signed
for Vice President Carol Eriksen who Following adjournment, light re-
suffered injury from a recent fall. freshments were served with Gloria
Poorman as hostess. Audit committee
President Armeda announced that members Armeda and Joyce Schelling
the spring Book & Gift Fair sponsored also reviewed the quarterly receipts
by the auxiliary is tentatively planned and expenditures with Gift Shop Man-
in April, date to be set later. Dorothy ager Ruth Cooley.

Williams County’s Veterans Honor trip such as snacks, games and lunch- Bryan Student A Finalist In
Bus trip to Washington, D.C. last April es. 2017 Take Action Video Contest
was the program presented at the Feb.
12th meeting of CHWC-Montpelier A special “send-off” was held Fri- PHOTO BY REBECCA MILLER, STAFF students entered the contest. To have
Hospital Auxiliary. Auxiliary member day morning at the Veterans Memorial placed in the top ten of that many en-
Gloria Poorman, a U.S. Marines vet- Building at the Williams County Fair- SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST ... Bryan tries has Ireland pretty excited and her
eran who was stationed in Hawaii and grounds with music by the Montpelier freshman Ireland Moor is among the school feeling proud. “Mr Keel helped
served during the Vietnam War, was Jazz Band, proclamation by Montpe- finalists of the 2017 Ohio Take Action me in making the background on Photo
organizer of the honor bus trip and lier’s mayor, safe traveling prayers video contest. Shop as I didn’t know how to do that,”
spoke about the preparations and trip. from Montpelier Ministerial Asso- Ireland shared. “I explained what I
ciation, remarks by Williams County By: Rebecca Miller wanted and he showed me how to make
Many area veterans were able to commissioners, and special escorts THE VILLAGE REPORTER it.”
participate in the Honor Flights to by Montpelier Police Dept., Williams Bryan High School Freshman, Ire-
our nation’s capital from Toledo dur- Co. Sheriff’s Dept., and motorcyclists. land Moor, “is a top ten finalist for the Doug and Kristie Moor, her parents,
ing 2007-14, which cost about $3000 Both Montpelier and Bryan Fire Depts. 2017 Ohio Take Action video contest are very proud as well and join her in
per person. However, there were many brought ladder trucks to hoist a large sponsored by the Ohio Attorney Gen- the hope that she places in the top
veterans who were unable to experi- American flag for the bus departure. eral’s office,” according to the school’s three, who will receive scholarships for
ence the Honor Flight opportunity. Many from this area created a crowd Facebook page. Fifteen year old Ireland the college of their choice.
The Montpelier combined posts of of supporters to wish the travelers in- sent in her entry as part of an assign-
American Legion #109 & Veterans of cluding 29 veterans a safe and enjoy- ment, along with her 5 classmates in The class in which Ireland received
Foreign Wars #944 decided to orga- able journey and thank them for their Mr. Nathan Keel’s Video Production this training is one of three Media class-
nize the Honor Bus trip which would service to our country. class. Over 200 other Ohio High School es offered at Bryan High and taught by
be open to veterans accompanied by Mr. Keel. Ireland is now taking Intro to
family or friends. In Washington many sites were vis- VCT, which stands for Visual Commu-
ited including Arlington Cemetery and nication Technology. “I was already in-
Gloria was appointed as chairman Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Marines terested in taking pictures for fun and
of the planning committee for the Iwo Jima Memorial, Air Force Muse- I learned a lot in the first class, so I am
three-day tour. She contacted various um, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam taking all three classes,” Ireland said,
travel agencies regarding bus tours War Memorial Wall and World War II “for the experience and because I think
and a contract was signed for approxi- Memorial. During the return trip, the it is good to know for the future.”
mately $23,000 for a 56-passenger Honor Bus made a special stop at the
bus to leave Friday, April 21st and re- Flight 93 Memorial at Shanksville, PA, When asked what her favorite as-
turn Sunday, April 23rd. Tickets were 60 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Glo- signment was in the Video Production
sold for $428.00 per seat, available to ria noted that all those involved in the class, she said it was that they had to
veterans, family members, caretakers tour were very appreciative of being make a music video. She chose to do
and friends. able to make the journey and thanked “Baby” by Justin Bieber and involved
those who made the trip possible. It is two of her friends in lip-syncing with
Various organizations and busi- hoped that another Williams County her. “I loved how we got to be creative
nesses were contacted and generously Honor Bus tour will be planned in the with all of the assignments!”
donated items for the bus trip includ- future. Many photos and memorabilia
ing special T-shirts to identify those from the trip were displayed. We wish you the best, Ireland, and
involved in the bus tour and various hope you get that scholarship!
miscellaneous items used during the Following the program, Auxiliary
Rebecca can be reached at
[email protected]

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FEBRUARY 23RD, 2018 - MARCH 2ND, 2018

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD •Williams County Mishindon Longspurs of the TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH
•House of Prayer, Montpelier National Turkey Federation 18th Annual Hunting •Fulton County Commissioners Meeting 9:00 AM
Come Alive - Free Event 6:30 PM
Heritage Banquet. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH Williams County Fairgrounds 4:30 PM •Fayette Village Council 6:00 PM
•House of Prayer, Montpelier
•Edon Northwest Schools •Hilltop School Board 6:00 PM
Come Alive - Free Event 9:00 AM & 6:30 PM Family Fun Night 5:00 PM •North Central School Board 6:30 PM
•Fulton County Untied Way
Cheers for Charity SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH THURSDAY, MARCH 1ST
•House of Prayer, Montpelier •Williams County Commissioners Meeting 9:00 AM
Delta American Legion 7:00 PM Come Alive - Free Event 6:30 PM •Fulton County Commissioners Meeting 9:00 AM
•Winter Sprint Indoor Triathalon
Williams County YMCA 8:00 AM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH FRIDAY, MARCH 2ND
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•Edon Northwest Schools
Cinderella Project 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM •Swanton Village Council 7:00 PM

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Montpelier Village Council Swears In Bryan’s Murray Doubles

Melissa Ewers To Fill In Vacant Council Seat Down On eSight Advocacy
With Third Generation Model
should have gone up have
gone up. For example: In
2017 there were 141 runs
to care for incidents, 174
in 2016 and 193 in 2015. Recently, that campaign has taken a
The written Fire Depart- positive turn, as Ben has been upgraded
ment 2017 Annual Report to the new Third Generation model vi-
may be obtained at the fire sor. The incredible features of the origi-
department. nal eSight hardware that brought sight
The Chief also reported to many have now been enhanced even
that even though a mini- further. Bear in mind, we’re not talking
mum of 25 hours of train- Geordi La Forge technology here, but
ing is required, many of it is still a device that deliver feature-
the police staff have taken packed sight to the legally blind.
more than that. He replied
to a question concerning While the new visors are smaller,
where these Fire Schools more compact, and weigh less than
take place, that some of their predecessors, they have more ca-
PHOTO BY REBECCA MILLER, STAFF the department attend one pabilities. The third generation models
in Bowling Green, which is allow for a 24X zoom of images, while
SWEARING IN … Becky Semer administers the Oath of coming up in March, and the improved patented Biopic Tilt fea-
Office to Montpelier Village Council’s newest member, some go to the Williams ture not only helps avoid motion sick-
Melissa Ewers. ness, but it greatly enhances peripheral
vision. “I have full side vision with the
By: Rebecca Miller County Fire School which new tilt ability,” Ben said.
THE VILLAGE REPORTER will be held in Pioneer this year. The fire
schools are usually about 6 hours a day The new visor carries Bluetooth and
Montpelier Village Council started their and can cover one or two days. The chief Wi-Fi capabilities onboard. The Wi-Fi,
February 12 meeting with Clerk of Coun- himself attends them as well as going to according to Ben, “...allows me to in-
cil, Becky Semer administering the Oath hazmat conferences around the country. stall software updates, and stream what
of Office to new council member Melissa (He will attend one in Chicago in March.) PHOTO PROVIDED I see to a tablet or smartphone so oth-
Ewers. Following a moment of silence and The receipt of grant money in the ers can see how I see.” When making
the pledge of allegiance, Council corrected amount of $38,000 for extrication equip- eSIGHT ... Ben Murray with his third adjustments of the features of the vi-
and approved the meeting’s agenda as ment and $12,400 for newer, safer hoods generation eSight visor. sor, it will provide a voice confirmation
well as minutes for the public hearing on and gloves which will help with cancer to the user. All of these features, and a
November 28, 2017, Council Meeting on protection has been received from the Bu- By: Timothy Kays lot more...while still saving power with
January 22, 2018, Public Hearing on Jan- reau of Workman’s Comp. Chief Fritsch THE VILLAGE REPORTER extended battery life. Although eSight
uary 23, 2018 and from Special Council shared with council that the Fire Fighter’s Two years back, Ben Murray of Bry- users still cannot legally drive a motor
meeting on February 6. Association, which he described as “the an got his eSight optics, and his life was vehicle, it still provides them with mo-
Council president Nathan Thompson social side of the Fire Department” is also never the same. Legally blind, Ben tried bile vision capabilities that rival those of
welcomed two High School Juniors there very involved in the community through on a demonstrator model of the new fully sighted individuals. What may be
to observe the process and opened the fundraisers, sponsoring Miss Montpelier ‘smartglasses’ technology, and a whole the biggest and best advance is one to
floor for comments from the audience or and purchasing many items which then new world opened to him. The high defi- which Ben can readily relate. He worked
council. Council Member Kevin Motter re- belong to the village. nition camera in the eSight visor trans- for over a year to secure the $15,000
ported that he had been approached by a A financial concern was raised as he mitted images to a portable supercom- needed to get his first visor. Today, the
citizen about electric lines that are under- reported that the state is now requiring puter, where they were then amplified, manufacturers of the eSight technology
ground and after he gave that information that new hires have to have a more specif- processed through proprietary digital offer their own financing, and on top of
to Village Manager Kevin Brooks, it was ic physical which will cost between $800 algorithms, and fed into the dual organ- that, the price has dropped by 33 per-
taken care of quickly. Brooks thanked and $1200 instead of the $400 physicals ic LED displays of the visor in front of cent over what Ben originally paid for
Motter for passing on the info so that it for which the village has been paying. his eyes. The fifth sense that Ben had his hardware.
could be addressed right away. Council In his report to council, Village Man- missed since birth was lacking no more,
Member Chris Kannel commended the vil- ager Brooks shared that the transition in and the experience moved him to tears. While the advantages of sight are not
lage snow clean up crew for “another bang the finance office has been very smooth He had to have this new hardware, but lost on Ben, he is not content to simply
up job” during this last snow storm. and that things are “going well.” Plans for there was a $15,000 hitch...the cost of stand pat. He has been an advocate for
“For the first time in my 28 years on a grant application for the funding of Iron the visor. It took better than a year of the company, as well as for those who
this force, I was invited to come and give Horse Trail Project have changed from fundraising, but the money was finally are missing out on what he has expe-
a verbal report to the council,” Fire Chief Clean Ohio to Recreational Trails Program raised. Ben and his eSight visor have rienced...sight. “The best thing that
Dale Fritsch said as he began to speak and council voted to suspend and accept been inseparable ever since as he cam- comes out of all this,” he said, “...is the
with Council, “and I want to thank Vil- the resolution allowing Brooks to finish paigns for those who could benefit from joy of helping others.”
lage Manager Kevin Brooks for extend- and send in the application. the technology.
ing that invitation. I am very glad to be At 6:45 council went into Executive Timothy can be reached at
[email protected]

here.” Chief Fritsch proceeded to share Session to discuss pending litigation, em- Montpelier School Board
some statistics comparing the past three ployment of a public person and land ac- Expedites Contract To
years service in the community. The list quisition. No action was taken.
was long and the numbers impressive
in showing how items which should be- Rebecca can be reached at
come fewer have done so and those which [email protected]

Fulton County Wants New Storage Repair Football Bleachers
Shed For Snow Removal Equipment
By: James Pruitt ning May 18, 2018 thru the end of
By: James Pruitt struction of a storage building to house THE VILLAGE REPORTER the school year. The board employed
THE VILLAGE REPORTER snow removal equipment. Sealed bids Robert Briner as a 3-hour per day bus
can be received until 1 p.m. March 20. The Montpelier Exempted Village driver at step 1 beginning Feb. 2, 2018,
The Fulton Board of County Com- Schools Board of Education met Feb. through the end of the school year.
missioners opened sealed bids for CR L The commissioners approved an ex- 13 and conducted the following busi-
and CR M ditch setbacks and resurfac- tra $80,000 for a transportation agree- ness. The board employed Nickolas Ramos
ing at its Feb. 13 meeting The engineer’s ment between JFS and K & P Medical as an aide at 5 hours per day at step 1
estimate is $754,000. Transport. The commissioners accepted The board recognized Anthony beginning Jan. 22 and continuing for
the resignation /retirement of Billy Rose, Coleman as an indoor track volunteer the remainder of the school year. The
The Shelly Co., Maumee, Ohio, bid effective April 28, 2018. Rose worked for coach to supervise the following stu- board approved Andrea Cummins as a
$897,125; Sand Ridge Excavating, Clo- the Fulton County Senior Center. dents at the Ohio Indoor State Track volunteer nurse and a volunteer aide
verdale, Ohio, $703,321; Geddis Paving Meet to be held in Geneva, Ohio, March for the rest of the school year.
and Excavating, Toledo, $735,152 and The commissioners accepted the res- 3, 2018: Girls – Tristen Bexten, Shai-
Gerken Paving, Napoleon, $769,995. ignation of Naaman Thomas from his lynn Bohner, Jacqueline Carlson, Kim- The board approved the revised
position at the senior center, effective berly Engels, Alison Lamontagne, Des- Foundation Deduction Agreement for
The engineer’s office will review the Feb. 17. The Fulton County Dog War- tiny Oliphant, Kiah Sanders and Tiarra Special Education services for FY2018.
bids and make a recommendation at a den picked up and redeemed 12 dogs Tibbetts. Boys – Alexander Abrams,
future meeting. the week of Feb. 4-10, 2018. The office Tyler Phongphiou, Eric Short, Brandon The board approved the revised
collected $170 in fines and fees. Stein, Clay Turner and Jaden VanTong. R.C. 3313.845 service agreement with
The commissioners approved adver- Northwest Ohio Educational Service
tising for snow removal equipment for The office issued nine citations and The board approved Carolyn Hopper Center for FY 2019 services at an es-
the Fulton County Airport. The bids will destroyed two dogs. The office noted two as a long-term substitute teacher for timate of $419,162.48. The board ap-
be received until 1 p.m. March 20 at the dog bites. the school year. proved a resolution for membership to
commissioners’ chambers in Wauseon. the META Purchasing Cooperative.
James can be reached at The board approved the FMLA for
The commissioners also approved [email protected] Katie Weisenberger tentatively begin- The board approved META Solutions
advertising for sealed bids for the con- Cooperative for advertising and receiv-

ing bids for school bus
chassis and bodies. The
board approved a reso-
lution dispensing with
statutory bidding proce-
dures due to conditions
of urgent necessity and
authorizing execution by
the superintendent and
treasurer of the contract.
Football field bleachers
and grounds surround-
ing the bleachers at a
cost of $88,561 paid from
the PI fund.

The board approved
an extension FMLA for
Kaitlyn Tingle from Feb.
12 to May 11, 2018.

The board approved
the CFO/Treasurer to
open a credit card ac-
count with Farmers and
Merchants State Bank
with a credit limit of at
least $50,000 and not
more than $75,000 with
10 cards issued. The
CFO/Treasurer and oth-
ers as appointed by the
CFO/Treasurer will be
the authorized signers.

James can be reached at
[email protected]

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10 - “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) Wednesday, February 21st, 2018

Wauseon Adds Volunteer Spring Sports Coaches

By: James Pruitt ity Permit will result in this offer being 80 percent of first-grade students job with the ESC, but will continue to
THE VILLAGE REPORTER withdrawn are at/above benchmark on STAR EL help when needed. Staff is working to
find a replacement. There are almost 40
The Wauseon Board of Education The board offered a one-year limited 61 percent of first-grade students are students who are attending on a regu-
met Feb. 12 to conduct its regular busi- outside athletic supplemental contract at/above benchmark on STAR Reading lar basis with a total of 55 enrolled.
ness meeting. to Steve Marks as an Assistant Baseball (100 percent tested in).
Coach for the 2017-18 school year at The 21st Century Grant is paying
The board approved the following Step 0 on the approved salary schedule. 81 percent of second-grade students for a few WMS staff members to attend
donation: $100 from the Wauseon Li- are at/above benchmark on STAR the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta. The
ons Club to the WHS National Honor The board approved the following in- Reading. grant will send some others at the end
Society dividuals as volunteer coaches for the of next school year.
2017-18 school year pending receipt of Wauseon Elementary School Re-
The board approved an alternate bid both a clean BCI/FBI and pupil activ- port The first set of state-mandated test-
No. 2 as follows: Add $78,408 for metal ity permit. Failure to provide both will ing dates is coming up soon. The first
roofing system (20-year warranty) in result in this approval being withdrawn 02-12-18 Enrollment: Third Grade tests are in Reading/Language Arts and
lieu of asphalt shingles (40-year war- *indicates requirements met. -140, Fourth Grade-147, Fifth Grade will be given April 10 and 12. Prepara-
ranty). -142, total WES Students-429 tions have already started.
Also approved were Hannah Dymar-
The board approved the reassign- kowski volunteer HS track coach, Jodie Academic News: Enrollment:
ment of Brittany Webster from a WPS Harrington volunteer softball coach, ● Fulton County Spelling Bee: Fourth • Sixth Grade 144
second-grade teacher to a WPS first- Dylan Leu volunteer baseball coach, grader, Collin Mennetti, and fifth grad- • Seventh Grade 147
grade teacher, effective with the 2018- Sabrina Lind volunteer softball coach, er, Chloe Robertson, served as the WES •Eighth Grade 134
19 school year Roy Norman volunteer softball coach, representatives for the annual Fulton Total 425
Mark Schang* volunteer softball coach, County Spelling Bee. Chloe captured
The board offered a 3-year limited Brandon Schantz volunteer baseball second place after several rounds. Wauseon High School
administrative contract to Timothy Mc- coach, Peyten Shadbolt volunteer base- ● Math Night: WES hosted a record Enrollment: Grade 9-139, Grade
Quade as the WEVS School Psycholo- ball coach, and Jack Warncke* volun- number of students at math night. The 12-135, Grade 10-150 Grade 13-141,
gist for the 2018-19 school, effective teer baseball coach. evening included a wide variety of math Grade 11-159, total-584
August 1, 2018, at Step 24 on the ap- games, all intended to be played with a CURRICULUM / TESTING
proved salary schedule pending receipt The board approved the 2018-19 family member or within a group. The Future Testing Dates
of a clean BCI/FBI background check. school calendar as presented. The games included mental math, measure- Feb. 27 - ACT Accommodations
Failure to provide a clean BCI/FBI board approved a service agreement ment, estimation, area and perimeter, Testing
background check will result in this of- between the Wauseon Exempted Vil- time, word problems, symmetry, tan- March 20 - ACT Testing
fer being withdrawn lage School District and the Northwest grams, and arrays with multiplication April 17 and April 19 - ELA I and
Ohio Educational Service Center for the ● STAR Reading and Math: Due ELA II.
The board offered a one-year limited 2018-19 school year as presented to unexpected mid-year updates April 24 - American History and
non-athletic certificated supplemental with STAR, the didn’t have the usual Government
contract to Sheila Vernot as the District Suspended the Pay to Participate amount of data for winter benchmark April 26 – Biology
Mentor Coordinator for the 2018-19 program beginning with the 2018-19 meetings. Renaissance is working with May 1 and May 3 - Algebra I and Ge-
school year at Step 0 on the approved school year staff to resolve the multitude of issues. ometry
salary schedule. The new reports will allow officials to Students will be completing their
Heard reports from the building look at trend data over several years, Personal Needs Profile (PNP) for the
The board offered a one-year limited principals rather than just having one year’s data upcoming end-of-course assessments.
classified contract to Brenda Aeschli- per student. The PNP is a collection of student in-
man as a WMS 2 hour cook, effective Wauseon Primary School: Enroll- ● Fifth-grade career presenters: formation regarding a student’s testing
February 13, 2018, at Step 0 on the ap- ment, Preschool-15, K Grade-122, 1st- Shari Wyse, recent presenter for the condition, materials, or accessibility
proved salary schedule pending receipt Grade-112, 2nd Grade-136, total WPS fifth graders, is an employee of First features and accommodations that are
of a clean BCI/FBI background check. -385. Building News: Federal Bank. She discussed financial needed to take the assessments.
Failure to provide a clean BCI/FBI literacy, the importance fiscal respon- Science teachers have been piloting
background check will result in this of- Kindergarten Registration: Kinder- sibility, and basic money manage- lessons from two different programs in
fer being withdrawn garten registration will be April 12 and ment. She fielded questions and also their classrooms.
13. There are s 92 appointments sched- explained the education necessary to At the March 12th professional de-
The board approved Jodi Posey as a uled for incoming students. work in the financial field. velopment day teachers will meet again
bus driver trainee, retroactive to Dec. 4, ● Trivia Night: PSS is sponsoring a to make decisions regarding curricu-
2017, then as a substitute bus driver, February is Kindness: Family Trivia Night Friday, Feb. 23. We lum materials selection for 2018-2019
retroactive to Jan. 24, 2018. The board This month, students and staff are are hoping to have a fun-filled evening implementation.
approved the following individuals as focusing on the character trait of kind- with interesting questions that appeal BLACK SWAMP ARTS COUNCIL
a Bus Driver Trainees, retroactive to ness. Students will be discussing and to both kids and adults. The evening HIGH SCHOOL ART SHOW
Feb.1, 2018: Heidi Klingensmith, Ran- demonstrating the character trait. At will include a taco dinner, along with Black Swamp Arts Council is once
dy Meyer, and Dan Seiler. the end of the month, one student from concessions for purchase. We will be again sponsoring their annual High
each class will receive the Kindness using the Kahoot program for all ques- School Art Show at Northwest State
The board approved James Vaughn award. tions so that parents will have an idea Community College in their Atrium.
as a Substitute Van Driver, retroactive Wellness Week: of what this technology looks like in the This is an “Invitational Art Show” and
to January 25, 2018. The board offered Wellness week will be Feb. 26-March classroom. 11 area schools have been connected
a one-year limited outside athletic sup- 2. ve Family Fit Night is at 6:30 p.m., ● Upcoming Events: with Black Swamp Arts Council have
plemental contract to Megan Fields as March 1. March 6 and 8 - 5th Grade Musical been invited. The show will run through
the JV Softball Coach for the 2017-18 STEM Night was a huge success, of- March 9 - End of 3rd Quarter Feb. 22. There is an awards night at 7
school year at Step 3 on the approved ficials said. There was a packed house. March 12 - Staff Inservice p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22.
salary schedule This was the first year for STEM night. March 20 - Student-Led Conferences Jordan Ward - Painting
Students and their families had differ- Alyssa Russell - Painting
The board offered a one-year limited ent challenges at each table. Wauseon Middle School: Kendra Gorczyka -Mixed Media
certificated athletic supplemental con- Academic News: The Fulton County Spelling Bee Feb. Jaslyn Johnson -Mixed Media
tract to Christian Crew as a JH Track Star Testing Benchmark: 6 over at the ESC in Archbold. The stu- Mercedes Osley -Drawing
Coach for the 2017-18 school year at 87 percent of kindergarten students dents representing Wauseon Middle Conner Hicks (x 2) -3D (ceramic),
Step 0 on the approved salary sched- are at/above benchmark on STAR EL School were Maria Shema (sixth grade), Printmaking
ule pending receipt of a Pupil Activity Josh Freestone (seventh grade) and Au- Madison Baugh (x 2) -Photography
Permit. Failure to provide a Pupil Activ- tumn Pelok (eighth grade). Maria Sh- Christina Norman -Photograph
ema and Autumn Pelok took second ● WAUSEON ATHLETICS
Black Swamp Arts Council place. Wauseon Wrestling Team D-II TEAM
Announces Winners Of Annual The wrestling team won the NWOAL DUALS STATE CHAMPIONS
High School Invitational Art Show championship. The seventh-grade Boys Basketball Tournament Infor-
Boys’ and eighth-grade Girls’ basket- mation
ball teams were runner-ups with the 6 p.m. March 2 vs. the winner of St.
seventh-grade Girls’ and eighth-grade Marys / Celina
Boys’ (19-0) teams claiming the cham- Tournament Site: Findlay High
pionship. School.
The 21st Century Grant program
continues to flourish under the direc- James can be reached at
tion of Pat Turpening, who has taken a [email protected]

Hilltop Elementary Kindergarten
Assessment 2018-2019

PHOTO PROVIDED (photography); “Preying on Heartache” by Hilltop Elementary Kindergarten held Thursday, April 12th, and Fri-
Cody Moser – Stryker (painting); “Lasso” Registration for the upcoming 2018- day, April 13th. Please bring the fol-
AWARD WINNERS ... Archbold, OH by Brittney Willis – Bryan (3D); “Golden 2019 school year is a call-in proce- lowing information to the assessment
(February 14, 2018) – The Black Swamp Gaze” by Sydney Neikamp – Napoleon dure. If your child will be five years old appointment: child’s certified birth
Arts Council has announced this year’s (Drawing) on or before September 30, 2018, and certificate, immunization record, and
winners of the High School Invitational you intend to enroll them in Kinder custody documentation (if applicable).
Art Show. The show features 115 works Judges for this year’s show were Shari Cadets or Kindergarten, call 419-924- Additionally, a custodial parent is re-
of art from students representing 12 area Densel, Director of the Saturday Art Pro- 2365, ext. 2350, beginning Thursday, quired to attend the assessment with
high schools, and runs through Febru- gram & Art Education Student Teacher March 1st, between the hours of 8:30 their child to complete the registration
ary 22, in the Atrium of Northwest State Mentor – BGSU School of Art; Maria Iafe- am – 2:30 pm to register your child and process.
Community College. The annual event is lice, Docent Program Manager – Toledo make an appointment for the Kinder-
free and open to the public. Winners are: Museum of Art; Dr. Jason Cox, Assistant garten Assessment. Hilltop Elementary also intends
Best of Show – “Sam” a graphite drawing Professor of Art Education & Head of Art to once again house a preschool unit
by Nicole Miller – Evergreen; Outstand- Education – University of Toledo. Time slots fill up fast so be sure which will be operated by the North-
ing Painting – “Lustful Secrets” by Avery to call early. The deadline for regis- west Ohio Educational Service Center.
Carter – Bryan; Outstanding Drawing “The entries provided a great variety tration is Friday, March 23rd. If your The preschool is for students ages 3-5.
– “The Beholder” by Isabella Summers of artwork by area high schools,” Densel child is currently enrolled in Kinder If interested, please contact the North-
– Pike-Delta-York; “Leather & Braid” said. This show has a wide variety of Cadets this school year, there is no west Ohio Educational Service Center
by McKenna Grube – Bryan; Outstand- styles, approaches, viewpoints and sub- need to register for assessment. Dur- at 567-444-4800 for more information
ing Photography/Digital – “Mini Me” by ject matter. Some of the categories were ing the phone registration you will be regarding the preschool.
Chris Barrientos – Ayersville; “Saddle difficult to select as there were many im- asked to give your child’s name, date
Up” by Kayla Altaffer – Bryan; Outstand- pressive pieces.” of birth, parents’ names, address, and If you have any questions regarding
ing Mixed Media – “Hidden” by Sydney telephone number. Kindergarten Assessment, please con-
Neikamp – Napoleon; Outstanding 3D – Iafelice added “All the artworks in tact the elementary office at 419-924-
“Hug the Sky” by Lexi Dietsch – Bryan; the show are exemplary in concept and Kindergarten Assessment will be 2365.
Outstanding Printmaking – “On the Sur- technique. Each of the award-winning
face” by Aubrey Wyse – Hilltop. works of art caught my attention for their Pettisville Ever-Ready
unique styles and perspectives.” 4-Club’s Upcoming Meeting
Honorable Mentions: “Waiting in Si-
lence” by Jordan Skates – Pettisville The awards show is February 22, in The Pettisville Ever-Ready 4-H Club’s first meeting will be on February 26th at
(Mixed Media); “Phases of Emotion” by the NSCC Atrium, at 7 p.m, and is also 7:30 p.m. at the Pettisville Park Pavilion. For more information you may go to the
Callista Spring – Napoleon (Drawing); “Let free and open to the public. Founded in club’s website: www.pettisville4h.weebly.com or contact Peggy Kruse at 419-337-
it Shine” by Madison Baugh – Wauseon 2000, the Black Swamp Arts Council is a 1114.
non-profit organization serving rural NW
Ohio.

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Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 “The Village Reporter” / Weekly Northwest Ohio (Williams & Fulton County News) - 11

Fayette Council Approves Swanton Schools Celebrate
Repairs To Well-House Generator Distinguished Alumni

By: Nate Calvin that builds on existing assets and the PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF
THE VILLAGE REPORTER already-existing business base. This
“core group” would also work with a ALUMNI CELEBRATION ...Swanton Distinguished Alumni Class of 2017, Mr. Sesa-
The Fayette Village Council met brief- larger Action Planning Group comprised rio Duran and Dr. Steven Haller.
ly on February 14th at the village offices of the other eight communities accepted
in Fayette and quickly handled a light into the program (9 total communities By: Bill O’ Connell low Swanton classmate, Dick McQuade,
agenda. Mayor David Borer was out of across the state). At this time, we have THE VILLAGE REPORTER who nominated Mr. Duran for member-
town so Council President Rodney Kes- been tentatively accepted to this pro- ship in this exclusive club.
sler presided over the meeting. After ap- gram based on a recommendation from Sesario Duran was born into a fam-
proving the minutes from the January RCAP (WSOS). The Village will not be re- ily of migrant workers in Crystal City, After graduation he spent eight years
24th, 2018 meeting council then were ceiving any cash payment from WSOS Texas towards the end of the Great De- serving his country in the United States
presented with the administrators re- as part of the program, so we have no pression and would eventually join with Army, earned an Associates degree in
port from Genna Biddix. responsibility or liability for any funds. Baldemar Velasquez to create and lead Sociology and worked several jobs be-
one of the most effective and influential fore setting on his life’s mission of help-
Biddix informed council that we she Spring Clean-up has been scheduled labor movements in the history of the ing agricultural and migrant workers
will be representing the village at a Sun- with ARS for June 9, 2018. The cost this United States, the Farm Labor Organiz- achieve a better way of life. Come this
shine Laws training to be held at Owens year will be $28 for one “roll of truck” ing Committee, better known as FLOC. April, Mr. Duran will have dedicated 50
Community College on April 6th and if which is roughly the equivalent of what Thanks to the efforts of Mr. Duran and years of his life to FLOC and its ideals.
any council members would like to at- you can fit in the back of a regular sized FLOC, thousands of agricultural work-
tend also to contact her, so she can get pick-up truck. There was a $3 increase ers today enjoy higher wages, health- Dr. Haller stepped behind the po-
them registered. The well-house genera- to help off-set but not completely cov- care benefits and better lives for their dium next and immediately gave credit
tor has a bad alternator and fried com- er additional disposal fees that were families. for his success to growing up in Swan-
puter due to a lightning strike last sum- passed onto ARS’s transfer station from ton and attending Swanton schools.
mer and needs to be repaired as soon as the state. ARS assumes the majority of Steven Haller was born in Columbus, He spoke of working locally at Scottdel
possible since it’s the emergency back- the increase as we are a contracted with Ohio, in the late 1970’s, the son of a Cushion while attending the University
up in case of a power outage. She also them for their services. The village of- Lutheran minister and worked his way of Toledo and how the company allowed
alerted council that February 16th is the fice will be accepting payment on behalf through college, ultimately earning his him to work flexible hours to accommo-
expected closing date for the purchase of ARS for the Spring Clean-up. Resi- doctorate in Biomedical Science. To- date his class schedules.
of the K&P Precision Tool building. dents will need to come into the office day, Dr. Haller’s primary focus is study-
to notify us of their address and how ing the molecular mechanisms that lead A slide show of photographs chron-
Biddix then explained the details re- many truckloads they plan to put out to end stage renal disease and kidney icled Dr. Haller’s path from his youth
garding the USDA Rural Community for collection. They can pay with cash or tissue rejection following kidney trans- in Swanton to his work in medicine to-
Development Initiative Program. WSOS check/money order payable to ARS. If plants. His efforts are nothing short of day. The first was a picture of the re-
Community Action Commission, locat- anyone has questions as to what is ac- life saving. cently razed Swanton High School and
ed in Fremont, Ohio, through the Ohio ceptable or not acceptable Biddix asks later he displayed images explaining, in
Rural Community Assistance Program that they stop into the village office for a Despite being born decades apart, laymen’s terms, his current clinical re-
(RCAP) which it operates throughout list of guidelines. miles away from each other and choos- search with respect to kidney disease.
the State of Ohio, has received a Ru- ing different paths in life, these two men
ral Community Development Initiative In legislative actions, council ap- are now part of the same highly selective “During my talk, keep in mind this
(RCDI) grant from the U.S. Department proved the following motions: Partici- fraternity. Mr. Duran and Dr. Haller all started in Swanton, it all started be-
of Agriculture, Rural Development. This pation in the USDA Rural Community spent their formative years receiving cause of the Swanton School system,”
grant will support a two to three-year Development Initiative administered by their education in the classrooms of emphasized Dr. Haller. “So, if you re-
process that will engage locally led plan- RCAP, enter into a contract with Cum- the Swanton Local School District, both move that from the equation the rest of
ning to determine the ideal direction of mins Bridgeway for generator mainte- graduating from Swanton High School, these things just fall apart.”
a community’s local economy, and it nance at a cost of $445.53, approved the Mr. Duran in 1958 and Dr. Haller in
will provide special assistance for local closing of the village offices on Febru- 1995. The Swanton Distinguished Alumni
businesses and entrepreneurs. The as- ary 19th (President’s Day) for in-service program, now in its third year, was cre-
sistance is designed to start and spur and cleaning, and approval of repairs With these impressive credentials, ated to honor former students that went
businesses that demonstrate potential to the well-house generator at a cost of the two were recently inducted into the on to achieve great success in their cho-
to capture more dollars from within and $6,056.80. Swanton High School Distinguished Hall sen career field and also to show cur-
outside the community as goods and of Fame Class of 2017. They were both rent and future students that Swanton
services are sold both in the community With there being no new or old busi- honored at a luncheon at the school and Schools can be a launching pad to do
and beyond its borders. ness to discuss, the meeting was ad- graciously spoke to an assembly of the whatever you want to do with your life.
journed at 6:18pm. The next regularly high school students in the auditorium,
There is no cost to any community scheduled meeting of the Fayette Village relating their journey from graduation “I think its good for the kids. Our
participating in this project. We would Council is set for Wednesday, February to today and the impact they have had kids need to see what they can do,” said
organize a core group of local commu- 28th, 2018 at the village offices. and continue to have on the world. Swanton High School principal Jason
nity members who want to see our area Longbrake speaking of the talks given
prosper, and who are willing to talk Nate can be reached at Speaking first, Mr. Duran told the by the Distinguished Alumni recipients.
about and create a basic plan of action [email protected] students of his early life of migrating “Its good for the kids to see that, to see
through the midwestern states and these adults that were kids just like
Archbold BOE Ok’s Annual Amount working the fields with his family until them.”
For Wind Turbine Maintenance finally settling in Swanton at the age of
nine. He spoke affectionately of the help The main message delivered by the
PHOTO BY NATE CALVIN, STAFF proved. The board then accepted the he received from several Swanton teach- speakers, Mr. Duran and Dr. Haller,
amounts and rates determined by the ers who helped him learn to read and and the Distinguished Alumni program,
WIND TURBINE … The school board Budget Commission and authorized the speak English and eventually catch up is that the Swanton Local School Dis-
approved a resolution for a lump-sum necessary tax levies and certify them to with his class. And he also thanked fel- trict does a great job of laying a solid
principal payment and to set aside a the Fulton County Auditor. The board foundation for a great future.
fixed annual amount to the Wind Tur- then approved the following measures:
bine Maintenance Fund. the donation of 576 Candy Canes to the Bill can be reached at
elementary school from Spangler Candy [email protected]
By: Nate Calvin Company in December, a transporta-
THE VILLAGE REPORTER tion contract with Dawn Gerig effective Stryker Student Of The Month
The Archbold Board of Education 2/5/18 for the remainder of the 2017-
approved several items in their latest 2018 school year, a 3-year contract with PHOTO PROVIDED
meeting on February 12th. The board Julian & Grube, Inc. to prepare GAAP
was presented with Superintendent’s financial statements in compliance JANUARY STUDENT ... Levi Chappuis was recently named the January Student of
report with Aaron Rex highlighting sev- with accounting principles for $5,300 the Month at Stryker High School. the Core Value for the month is Tolerance. Pic-
eral items that have taken place since annually, a 60-month copier contract tured is Kathy Floyd, left, and Bobbie Erb sponsor from Stryker Main Stop.
the previous meeting. Rex told the board with Current Office Solutions begin-
the classroom walkthroughs have been ning March 2018, and an overnight trip
completed as they were able to get to ev- for the football team to Camp Palmer
ery classroom in the middle school and on July 30th, 2018 and returning July
elementary buildings. He stated that 31st, 2018.
these planned out and focused walk-
throughs provide the opportunity to see The board also gave their approval
the teachers posting objectives, using for an updated 2018-2019 Archbold
formative assessment, and utilizing oth- Area Schools Calendar, reflecting the
er effective teaching methods. correct President’s Day, Macey Rupp
Rex recently attended the four coun- for early graduation, having met all the
ty wide superintendent meeting and he requirements as of December 20, 2017,
was able to share the district’s ideas revisions to Wellness Policy #8510, re-
regarding graduation requirements. All visions to Class Rank policy #5430, an
of the 22 districts were there and giv- overnight choir trip to New York City on
en a chance to provided feedback and March 27-31, 2019, a one-year contract
give input. Laura Kohler from the State for Jeremy King as homebound tutor
Board of Education was unable to at- up to 5 hours per week, for the 2017-
tend the event, but she did ask that the 2018 school year effective February 8,
discussions be shared with her in hopes 2018, they accepted the resignation of
of this relationship allowing area dis- Matt Cousino as EL custodian, effective
tricts to have an influence in the future January 9, 2018, and Ron Rice was ap-
about this topic. proved an EL custodian for the 2017-
The mid-year newsletter has been 2018 school year, effective January 24,
completed and posted on the school 2018.
district’s Facebook page, website, and
printed copies will be shared with the To conclude the meeting, the approval
residents at Fairlawn and those that at- was also given for Tess Pinter as a certi-
tend the next community meal. fied van driver, having met all certificate
The meeting then moved on to reg- requirements pursuant to board policy
ular business with the organization effective 1/19/2018, a one-year con-
meeting minutes and the regular meet- tract for Tess Pinter as a classified sub
ings minutes in addition to the Janu- for the 2017-2018 school year, one-year
ary 2018 financial report all being ap- fall supplemental coaching contracts
for the 2018-2019 school year, Garrett
Grime and Loren Brown as volunteer
baseball coaches for the 2017-2018
school year, a one-year supplemental
contract for Jack Downey as an assis-
tant football coach for the 2018-2019
school year, and a resolution to approve
a lump-sum principal payment on the
H.B. 264 Project Loan and to set aside
a fixed annual amount to the Wind Tur-
bine Maintenance Fund for the purpose
of satisfying debt to the Qualified School
Construction Bonds.

Nate can be reached at
[email protected]

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Senior Center News Safe Routes To School Program
Discussed By Swanton Village Council

Bryan Senior Center Announces and critically assess and estimate re-
placement dates and costs.
Ohio enacted this new legislature in
Regular Euchre Party Results June of 2017 mandating that all public
water systems in the state be required
to have an asset management plan in
place by October 1, 2018. The goal is
The Bryan Senior Center hosted its Miller, Bonnie Harrison, Geri Cliffton, to improve water quality across Ohio’s
regular euchre party on February 13, Katie DeLong and Laverne Wirth. The 4,000 public water systems, with a fo-
2018. There were 20 players present. next regular euchre party will be held cus on reducing phosphorus in Lake
The winners for the day were: 1st place on, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 from 1 Erie’s Western Basin by 40 percent
went to: Ward Harvey with a 292. 2nd to 3 pm. come 2025.
place went to: Rich Lirot with a 289. The
winners of the door prizes went to: Dale For more information call: 419-636- The Finance Committee reported that
4047. the Village’s “Books” for 2017 are now

PHOTO BY BILL O’ CONNELL, STAFF closed. Village property owners were
assessed $28.00 for street lighting and
New Truck For Williams WATER & SEWER NEEDS ... Coun- $15.50 for leaf collection. The assess-
cilman Craig Rose listens to Water & ments totaled $73,367 and expendi-
Sewer Committee’s report of the Asset tures for these services totaled $81,725.

County Department Aging Management Plan requirement. An Emergency Ordinance authoriz-
By: Bill O’ Connell ing a contract with Poggemeyer Design
THE VILLAGE REPORTER Group for construction Administration

PHOTO PROVIDED The Swanton Village Council passed and observation services of the Garfield
an emergency Resolution requesting au- Bridge Project was passed.
NEW PURCHASE ... The Williams County Department of Aging purchased a new thorization to file a Safe Route to School
Hot Shot truck last year that is driven out of our Montpelier Senior Center. The Hot grant application to the Ohio Depart- The Village has received notification
ment of Transportation. The Village from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control
staff has been meeting with the schools to determine if the Village would want
and other interested parties reviewing to request a hearing on the advisability
physical barriers to walking or biking to of issuing a permit that would be trans-
schools. ferred from the Swanton Drug, Inc., 151
E. Airport Highway to Lane Drug Co.
The committee has identified a num- (Rite Aid), 105 W. Airport Highway.
ber of barriers that include missing side-
walks, safety warning signs and street Footers have been poured for struc-
markings. Final elements of the grant tured coolers at the Mail Pouch res-
are now being compiled with a submis- taurant in a step forward to resolve the
sion in early March. ordinance violation caused by trailer
coolers that were being used. The Lu-
The Water and Sewer Committee re- cas County Health Department and the
ported an upcoming need to implement Village Building Inspectors have been
an Asset Management Plan by October talking on how best to drain the coolers.
2018 for the water system as mandated Currently, weather is the biggest factor
by Ohio Senate Bill 2 and the Ohio EPA. in completion.
This plan will require the Village to iden-
tify its assets, determine their condition Bill can be reached at
[email protected]

Shots transport our Home Delivered Meals daily to seniors within Williams County. Need Based Scholarships For Private
Included in the picture are Montpelier Seniors and WCDA Home Delivery Driver for
the Edon/Montpelier area, Ron Flegal. The Williams County Department of Aging
is very thankful and excited to welcome this new Hot Shot to our fleet! Pictured -

School Tuition & Homeschool ExpensesLeft to right are Montpelier Seniors - Sandy Hays, Nina Zuver, Jean Orzechowski &
Deb Howard, and home delivery driver - Ron Flegal.
February 16, 2018 - Sylvania, Ohio – $12.6 million in scholarships to 14,700
The Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund students, part of that includes $4.3 mil-
Edgerton Senior Center Birthdays (NOSF) is accepting applications for the lion in matching funds. All funds raised
2018-2019 school year for need-based locally by NOSF are matched by the
scholarships for grades Kindergarten Children’s Scholarship Fund and are
through eighth worth up to $1,500 for used for scholarships in NW Ohio.
children to use at a nonpublic school or The Northwest Ohio Scholarship
$500 for homeschool expenses. Fami- Fund is the only privately funded need-
lies need to reside in Allen, Crawford, based scholarship program in northwest
Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Ohio that awards scholarships to chil-
Huron, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Put- dren who otherwise might not be able to
nam, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Van afford private schools for kindergarten
Wert, Williams, Wood or Wyandot Coun- through eighth grade. Eligible families
ties. are required to demonstrate their fi-
NOSF is a partner with the Children’s nancial need as measured by standards
Scholarship Fund and awards need- similar to the Federal School Lunch pro-
based scholarships to provide parents gram.
with a choice for their child’s education. Interested families can learn more
The Children’s Scholarship Fund was about the program at www.nosf.org or
founded in 1998 by the late Ted Forst- apply online at https://tinyurl.com/
mann and the late John Walton who NOSF18AP. For more information
saw a need for educational alternatives please contact Northwest Ohio Scholar-
for families. ship Fund at (419) 720-7048. Deadline
Since 1999, the Northwest Ohio to apply for the 2018-2019 school year
Scholarship Fund has awarded a total of is Friday, April 27, 2018.

North Central Local Schools Awarded
LEED Silver Building Certification

FEBRUARY CELEBRATIONS ... February Birthdays from Left: Host, Stacie from Lima, Ohio, February 12, 2018: each environmentally sound construc-
Hillside Assisted Living, LuluBelle Sleesman, Donna Hug and Pearl Warner. The U.S. Green Building Council (US- tion or operational process. Achieving
GBC) has announced that North Cen- LEED certification requires the project
Birthdays & Anniversaries At tral Local School District’s new 33,383 design team and construction man-
Montpelier Senior Center square foot school building project has ager work to maximize the number of
achieved LEED Silver certification. beneficial environmental and energy
PHOTO PROVIDED LEED, which stands for Leadership efficiency techniques incorporated into
in Energy and Environmental Design, the design and construction of the
FEBRUARY CELEBRATIONS ... Celebrating February Birthday’s & Anniversaries sets standards for building construc- project.
at the Montpelier Senior Center. Standing left to right: Fred Smethurst, Larry Wells. tion and operation that will have the
Seated left to right: Jane Rath, Mary “Kay” Sigman, Mary Baker Tressler. least negative impact on the environ- About Touchstone CPM: Touch-
ment and the greatest benefit to the stone CPM was founded in 2003 and
community and the building occu- is a professional construction plan-
pants. LEED certified buildings save ning and management firm based in
money for not only the school district, Lima, Ohio. Having completed over
but also the taxpayers through the nu- $1.3 billion in public building proj-
merous environmental and energy effi- ects, Touchstone CPM, a subsidiary of
ciencies incorporated into the building Tuttle Services, Inc., specializes in uti-
design and construction. lizing various project delivery methods
and disciplines of construction man-
Shook Touchstone, a long-time con- agement. Operating on a philosophy
struction management joint venture based on professional ethics and high
between Lima-based, Touchstone CPM standards, Touchstone CPM is driven
and Dayton-based Shook Construc- to provide successful projects that in-
tion, was the construction manager for clude value-added intangibles, which
the $7.1 million new building project. foster long-term relationships. For
Shook Touchstone has performed over more information, visit www.touch-
$1 billion in PK-12 construction work stonecpm.com.
since its inception in 2007. Partnering
with Shook Touchstone for the North About Shook Construction Co.:
Central Schools building project was Founded in 1926, Shook Construc-
Minster based architectural firm, Gar- tion Co. provides construction exper-
mann/Miller Architects. tise that spans the industry in size
and scope. With an average revenue of
“We are proud to have been the $200 million, the company focuses its
construction manager for North Cen- work in five market sectors: education,
tral’s new school building project and healthcare, industrial, mission critical
achieving LEED Silver certification,” (data centers), and water resources.
said Nate Neuenschwander, President Engineering News-Record ranks Shook
of Touchstone CPM, “Achieving this as one of the nation’s “Top 400 Con-
certification is a testament to our in- tractors.” With 250 employees, Shook
dustry’s commitment to environmental serves clients in 13 states from its of-
stewardship and social responsibility.” fices in Cleveland, Ohio; Dayton, Ohio;
Indianapolis, Indiana; and Raleigh-
LEED certification is determined by Durham, North Carolina.
a point system, with points given for

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Fulton County JFS Numbers Williams County Commissioners Learn
Show Impressive Results For 2017 Of Looming Easement Agreement For

By: James Pruitt dren services for board and care in the Proposed Truck Stop On Turnpike
THE VILLAGE REPORTER fourth quarter. The agency averaged
22.3 children in custody. It received 279 PHOTO BY JAMES PRUITT, STAFF
The Fulton County Jobs and Family allegations of abuse between October
Services had a great fourth quarter. Di- and December. TRUCK STOP PLANS ... Williams County Engineer Todd Roth shows commission-
rector Amy Metz Simon gave the report ers the location of the new lift station for a proposed truck stop on the Turnpike
to the Fulton Board of County Com- The agency provided 16,033 miles in and SR49.
missioners earlier this month. The re- transporting clients to various stops for
port shows the many facets of what the Medicaid appointments. By: James Pruitt for submissions is 11 a.m. March 12 at
agency does and how it works to save THE VILLAGE REPORTER the commissioners 4th floor chambers
taxpayer dollars. Child support collections totaled at the courthouse in Bryan.
$1,566,598 for the quarter and more A proposed Love’s truck stop at SR
The agency issued nearly $60 million than $6 million for the year. The latter 49 and the Turnpike appears to be mov- For more information, call the engi-
in Medicaid in 2017. In the fourth quar- amount was 81 percent of the monthly ing forward following a discussion of an neer’s office at 419-636-2454. The com-
ter alone, the agency averaged 7,437 obligation. The agency spent $189,000 easement. missioners will accept sealed bids for
clients and dispensed more than $15 on childcare in the fourth quarter. the Traxler Street improvements project
million. County Engineer Todd Roth ap- until 11:15 a.m., March 12 at the com-
The agency saw 18 of 34 participants peared before Williams County Board missioners 4th floor chambers at the
The agency helped an average of in the Workforce Re-Entry program find of Commissioners Feb. 13 to talk about courthouse in Bryan.
2,965.7 recipients (1,288 families) in the work in 2017. The department was able the project. The county board will like-
fourth quarter, the average assistance to recoup $78,685 on 20 fraudulent ly be asked to approve an easement of For more information, call the engi-
was around $107. For the year the total claims in the quarter and $249,000 for Love’s property, so Roth’s department neer’s office at 419-636-2454. The com-
assistance was $3,839,556. the year on 69 claims. The agency col- can install water and sewer lines as well missioners approved a credit applica-
lected $117,000 in fraudulent claims in as a lift station. tion from Tractor Supply Company.
Ohio Works First assistance topped 2016. The agency administered more
$65,000 for the quarter and $267,072 than $72 million in benefits for 2017. The development would be welcome The commissioners approved the plat
for the year. This fund helps with up to news following the failed effort of a simi- subdivision submitted by Richard An-
36 months. James can be reached at lar project several years ago. The coun- derson and to be known as Andersons
[email protected] ty’s concerns deal with getting the water First Subdivision. The property is in Su-
The agency spent $170,977 on chil- and sewer lines installed and how much perior Township.
to charge Love’s for the lift station.
Hearing loss can impact brain function. The commissioners renewed the
The truck stop would be located agreement with the Williams County
DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU south of the Turnpike on the west side Humane Society to lease space. The
HEAR WITH YOUR BRAIN? of SR49, north of Edon. The county will county will pay $1,309 per month, plus
have to horizontally drill under the in- $25 per dog intake. The agreement is for
Your brain turns sound waves into information and Save up to terstate to install the lines and then two years.
sounds you recognize. While you’re listening, your construct the lift station on Love’s prop-
brain helps you focus on a conversation and $500 OFF* erty. At the commissioners Feb. 13 meet-
separates out unwanted noise. ing, the commissioners approved a
a pair of hearing aids The truck stop is not scheduled to transfer of $500 for the Title Depart-
Today’s most advanced digital hearing aids allow open until Spring 2019, so there are ment for a PerryProTec Security System.
you to hear better and remember more with less more steps involved to bring the proj-
effort and stress on your brain. ect to fruition. The commissioners ap- The commissioners approved the
proved several resolutions at their Feb. Sheriff’s Department to enter an equi-
Call now to schedule an appointment to explore 15 meeting. table sharing agreement and certifica-
these life-changing hearing devices for yourself. tion. The sheriff has a $12.11 balance
The commissioners approved the ac- according to the U.S. Dept. of Justice
725 South Shoop Avenue ceptance of sealed bids for a resurfacing Asset Forfeiture Program.
Wauseon, OH 43567 project on CR K and CR13. The deadline
James can be reached at
(888) 316-8646 [email protected]

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Pioneer To Merge Summer
Fest Into Kaleb McLaughlin
Motorcycle Run
FirstCare
Get in. Get better. Get going. By: James Pruitt
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
FirstCare Hoping to increase attendance, Pioneer will
be folding its summer celebration into the Kaleb
Get in. Get better. Get going. McLaughlin Memorial Ride this year.
Leaders from different organizations got togeth-
FirstCare er recently and discussed the action. By combining
Get in. Get better. Get going. the two events, the village will save overtime wages
by staff setting up one time instead of two, Mayor
Open earlier to serve you better! Ed Kidston said.
The village will also contribute $3,000 this year
Need quality care in a hurry? Parkview FirstCare is open from 8 – 8 on toward fireworks. The money will lock in the com-
weekdays to accommodate your busy schedule. We’re open Saturdays, too! pany and secure a 10-minute show. For a 20-min-
Because we’re backed by the Parkview team you know and trust, you can ute show organizers will have to raise another
be sure you’re getting the excellent care you deserve. Count on FirstCare to $4,500 from local businesses and individuals.
The fireworks company is donating $2,000 of its
FirstCareconnect you to the best. fee to the effort, Kidston said. Council member Da-
Get in. Get better. Get going. vid Thompson wanted the village to rely totally on
› Open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., donations, but the council supported the $3,000
Saturday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., closed Sunday 121 Westfield Drive donation.
Archbold, Ohio 43502 The event will run July 13-15 with a parade on
Friday night and a church service Sunday. The vil-
› No appointments, no referrals needed (419) 445-2015 lage is working on getting funding for the upcom-
ing storm sewer project on T & W Parkway.
› Follow-up care from PPG FirstCare The $2.2 million project will be funded partial-
ly through grants from OPW and CDBG totaling
parkview.com/firstcare $625,000 and the rest in a loan. The estimated
$1.6 million loan will be for 25 years at 2.75 per-
cent, Administrator Al Fiser said.
The annual trash drop-off will be 7 a.m. to 3
p.m. April 20 and 7 a.m. to noon April 21. It’s been
easy come, easy go Police Chief Tim Livengood in
his attempts to fill his ranks at the Pioneer Police
Department.
At the Feb. 12 Village Council meeting, he in-
formed the members he had hired two new part-
time officers. But before he could get one of them
started, the person accepted a full-time position in
Hicksville.
The one hire who will be coming to town is
Corbin Haas, a student at the University of Toledo.
He will be introduced at the next council meeting.
“He is in the beginning stages of his field training
program,” Livengood said.
Fire Chief Denny Fackler gave his report and
noted the department went on 21 runs since the
last council meeting. For 2017, the department
had 287 runs . Those were mostly EMS. The de-
partment spent 1,373 man hours and trained for
1,531.

FirstCare James can be reached at
[email protected]

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January Little Loco Leaders At Montpelier Elementary School

Montpelier Elementary School held taking care of themselves, and making
its monthly Little Loco Leaders assem- sure to wash their hands so they don’t
bly for the month of January on Janu- spread germs.
ary 25, 2018. The word of the month
was “Be Responsible,” and specific stu- Students were also given the oppor-
dents were recognized by their teachers tunity to drop their name in a bucket for
for taking care of themselves, getting being a “Loco Leader” to have a chance
homework completed and making good to be drawn out randomly at the assem-
choices. Students were taught by our bly as well. The students were given
guidance counselor, Ms. Anderson to be prizes donated by Bill’s Locker Room III,
responsible by being prepared for class, Tano’s Pizza, Subway, Ring’s Pharmacy
and Cookies On Demand.

KK PM AWARD AND BUCKET 3RD-6TH GRADE LOCO LEADERS ... Front Row-Darius Ross, Payten Hall, Abi-
FILLERS - Sophie-Grace Well gail Waters, Alyssa Smatlak. Back Row-Kyler Stoy, Noah Jay, Reese Hand, Shelby
Lockwood.
(Missing Zella Morgan).
KK AM AWARD AND BUCKET FILLERS
- Jossalin Cooley.

3RD-6TH GRADE HONOR ROLL-ALL 3-90% OR HIGHER ... 1st Row– Madelyn Ja-
cob, Baylee Davis, Zilee Miller, Ryanne Dohm, Olivia Kannel, Owen Sommer, Anna
Lam, Payten Hall, Rebecca Waters. 2nd Row–Neriah Thorp, Hannah Martin, Aiden
Roland, Braylon Hopper, Luke Friend, Mallory Hornung, Caroline Dick, Jason Lin-
coln, Emma Uyttenhove, Aleigha Hillard, Olivia Stefanelli, Abe Lee. 3rd RoW– Joel
Saneholtz, Miguel Alvira, Kyler Stoy, Austin Adams, Alexis May, Emily Ross, Mad-
elyn Hopper, Shelby Lockwood, Reese Hand, Taylor Bard. 4th Row– Payten Mauk,
Brennen Friend, Rylan JoHantgen.

KINDERGARTEN ... Front Row—Nolan Gibbs, Arabella Hale, Braxton Janeway.
Back Row—Elijah Hemminger, Lilly Owen, Xavier Mason.

2ND GRADE ... Front Row—Brielle Callaway, Madyson Smith, Daelyn Zuver, Kait-
lyn Tomaszewski. Back Row—Ryan Riggenbach, Ethan Moor, Brandon Clark.
K-2 BUCKET FILLERS ... Front Row—William Friend, Gabby Neal, Abel Stoy, Hay-
lee Nowak, Calix Jordan, Kinley Bechtol. Back Row—Jackson Scott, Aleigha Si-
eradzki, Mason Brown, Braxton Richmond, Gretchen Kennedy.

3RD-6TH GRADE MONTHLY PRIZE WINNERS ... Front Row-Eli Fackler, Collin
Johnson, Harlee Salazar, Sawan Vilaychith, Audrey Shadbolt. Back Row-Braden
Vonalt, Ryder Brown, Kailee Kelly, Jessica Patterson, Gabby Jones. 1ST GRADE ... Front Row—William Friend, Gretchen Kennedy, Tayla Dohner, Nash
Miller. Back Row—Joshua Hawkins, Jy’Air Rodgers, Bryson Stuck.

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Library News

Seven-Year-Old Zach Powell Used Media/Book Sale
Completes Lego Project For At Swanton Library
Williams County Public Library
The Friends of the Library 2018 benefit library programs. Monday, Feb-
Cabin Fever Used Media/Book Sale will ruary 26 is cleanup day; everything left
be held in the children’s room at the is FREE!
Swanton Public Library from 10:00 am Call the library at 419-826-2760
to 5:00 pm on Friday, February 23 and if you have questions, or contact us
Saturday, February 24 and from 1:00 through our website at http://swanton-
pm to 5:00 pm on Sunday, February 25. publiclibrary.org/. Swanton Public Li-
Books, movies, music, and more! Sale brary is located at 305 Chestnut Street
is by donation only. 100% of proceeds in Swanton.

Busy Fingers Craft Club At
Edgerton Branch Library

ATTENTION CRAFTERS!! The Edger- is cross stitching, crocheting, knitting,
ton Branch Library has a program just etc. for a relaxing couple of hours of just
for you, the Busy Fingers Craft Club! stitching and chatting together.
The group will meet on Thursdays,
March 01 and 15 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The Edgerton Branch Library is lo-
All local crafters are welcome to join! cated at 319 North Michigan Street. For
Bring your own craft project, whether it more information, contact Shanea Her-
man at 419-298-3230.

“Cocoa & Coloring” At
The Edgerton Branch Library

Enjoy “Cocoa and Coloring” at the cost to attend and all materials and co-
Edgerton Branch Library! Open to all coa will be provided by the library.
PHOTO PROVIDED ages you can stop in anytime through- The Edgerton Branch Library is lo-
out the days of Mondays, March 05 and
LEGO PROJECT ... Zach Powell, son of Dave & Emily Powell of Coldwater, Ohio, 19, and warm up with a cup of cocoa cated at 319 North Michigan Avenue.
and Grandson of Gene and Laura Andres of Bryan, recently helped the Williams as you relax while coloring. There is no For more information, please contact
County Public Library by putting together a Lego Fisherman’s Village House. The Shanea Herman at 419-298-3230.
Lego set was part of the Lego Expert series intended for older children, but seven-
year old Zach tackled the project with lots of enthusiasm and completed it himself!
The library currently has Lego clubs in all library locations, as well as an extensive Celebrate Pi Day At
collection of pieces on display at the Local History Center and Main Library. Pic-
tured is Zach, along with WCPL Systems Administrator and self-proclaimed Lego
Edon Branch Library To West Unity Branch Librarynerd, Tyson Horton.
Celebrate National Pi Day at culator if you like, but it’s not nec-
West Unity Branch Library on 3.14, essary. Food will be provided by the
Show “Thor-Ragnarok” Wednesday, March 14. Pi is defined library.
as the mathematical constant, and
for National Pi Day the library will be The West Unity Branch Library is
holding math games starting at 3:00 located at 109 South High Street. For
pm, for ages 11 to 15. Bring a cal- more information, please call Ruth
The Edon Branch Library will be hav- survival leads him in a race against time Meyer at 419-924-5237.
ing a free Teen Movie Night on Monday, to prevent the all-powerful Hela from
March 12. New release, “Thor-Ragnarok” destroying his home world and the As-
(rated PG-13) will be shown at 5:00 pm gardian civilization. Upcoming Events At
in the meeting room. As this movie is rated PG-13, teens

In “Thor-Ragnarok” the mighty god must be 13 years old to attend, or have
of thunder, Thor finds himself impris-
oned on the other side of the universe,

Montpelier Public Libraryand in a deadly gladiatorial contest that
in-person parental approval. The Edon
Branch Library is located at 105 South
Michigan Street. For more information,
pits him against the Hulk, his former please contact Cyndi Jewell at 419-272-
ally and fellow Avenger. Thor’s quest for 2839.
Chair Yoga with Alice on Mondays Many make lap robes and other items
& Wednesdays 12:30p - 1:15 pm to be donated to various organiza-
Costs: $20 for the month tions.
Edon Branch Library To Crafters meet 10 - 11:30 AM = Thursday March 1st - Adult craft

Bring any craft you are working on class with Melanie - A book recycled
Start Senior Fitness Series and enjoy the company of other craft- and create a heart shaped book. 4 pm
ers and maybe learn a new skill too. time available. $5 prepay.

The Edon Branch Library will be low-impact workouts. There is no cost Create A “Book Bunny”
starting a new Senior Fitness Series! to attend, just bring/wear comfortable
Starting on Monday, March 12, fitness clothing and shoes, a towel, and a water
classes will be held on Mondays and
Thursdays at 9:30 am. The series will

At Stryker Branch Libraryfocus on low impact exercises to in-
bottle (optional). This program will run
throughout the year.

The Edon Branch Library is located
crease flexibility, circulation, and over- at 105 South Michigan Street. For more
all wellness. The group is open to senior information, please contact Cyndi Jew- The Stryker Branch Library will be is limited to 17 participants, and you
citizens or anyone wanting to practice ell at 419-272-2839. offering a fun craft program on Mon- must register by Friday, March 09 to
day, March 12 at 5:30 pm. Instructor attend.
Paulette Polley will guide you through The Stryker Branch Library is lo-
Local History Center To Put On turning an old book into a “Book Bun- cated at 304 South Defiance Street. For
1950’s Event, “I’ll Take…Manhattan” ny,” which will make the perfect Easter more information, please contact Con-
decoration for your home! Class size nie Aeschliman at (419) 682-5081.

The Local History Center is excited glass”; the manhattan, a rye-based
to announce a new series of cultural drink of the Georgetown Set; and the
program for our adult patrons: The “I’ll
Take…” series. This series of programs Edgerton Branch Library Bookclassic martini, favored by generations
will feature drinks, food, and music of cocktail party denizens. Taste popu- Club Meeting For March
from various eras. Each event will take lar hor d’oeuvres of the 1950’s, includ-
place ‘under the dome’ in the Bryan ing cheese straws, stuffed mushrooms,
Main Library Carnegie Room. and other delectable treats. Enjoy the
sounds, sights, and the feel of the era The Edgerton Branch Library “Open up the book to be discussed in April,
The first program of the series will all in one spectacular evening! Horizon’s” adult book club will be meet- “Iron Lake” by William Kent Krueger.
be “I’ll Take…Manhattan!” Go back Food will be provided by Sooz’s Ca- ing on Thursday, March 01 at 6:00 pm The Edgerton Branch Library is lo-
to the age of I Like Ike, Kennedy’s tering of Pioneer. You must be 21 and to discuss the book “The Nix” by Nathan cated at 319 North Michigan Avenue.
Camelot, the Jet Set, and Frank and older to attend. Dress is semi-formal. Hill. If you are interested in joining the For more information, contact Shanea
Rat Pack – a time of black tie, late sup- Tickets are $35, which you can pur- book club, stop in to the library and pick Herman at 419-298-3230.
pers, and the three martini lunch. The chase before the event at the Local His-
world of MAD MEN returns to Bryan tory Center circulation desk. The event
in the inaugural evening of the “I’ll is limited to 25 participants. Stop in
Take…” series.
Edon Branch Libraryand reserve your ticket today!
“I’ll Take…Manhattan” will be held The Local History Center is located
on Friday, March 23 at 6:00 pm. Fea- at 107 East High Street. For more in-
tured drinks are the grasshopper, formation, please contact Jane or Den- Fused Glass Class
once considered “dessert in a martini ver at 419-636-6734 ext. 275.

Teen Cafe At Edon Branch Library The Edon Branch Library will be in glass! Cost to attend is $10, which
starting a series of adult art classes. covers all materials and professional in-
The Edon Branch Library will be be asked to submit opinions on book The first class will be held on Monday, struction for the class. Please sign up at
holding a Teen Café on Thursday, choices for their age group. Snacks and March 12 at 6:00 pm and will be on the library to attend.
March 15 at 4:00 pm, for ages 10 to 15. refreshments will be provided by the li- Fused Glass. Meet at the library, then
The purpose of the Teen Café is for is for brary. walk across the street to Mudsock Glass The Edon Branch Library is located
teens and tweens to meet and give input studio, where you will receive instruc- at 105 South Michigan Street. For more
on programming they would like to see The Edon Branch Library is located tion to create an original work of art information, please contact Cyndi Jew-
at the library. The meeting will be held at 105 South Michigan Street. For more ell at 419-272-2839.
in the Teen Room, and participants will information, please call Cyndi Jewell at
419-272-2839. ADDITIONAL LIBRARY NEWS ON PAGE 19

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North Central Junior High College News
Second Quarter Honor Roll
Wauseon’s Moden Performing In

Trine Wind Ensemble Concert

PHOTOS PROVIDED ANGOLA, IN (02/07/2018)-- The bow,” “Africa” and “Angel Band.” Next
Trine University Wind Ensemble will will be “Greensleeves” by Alfred Reed,
SEVENTH GRADE ... Row 1 – Isabelle Burnett, Rea Beck, Kaytee Tomblin, Emma present “Music for a Winter’s Afternoon” followed by “Land of the Vikings” by
Fidler, Erica Knapp, Brandi Schofield. Row 2 – Coltan Willson, Kailysa Hickman, beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25, in Frank Erickson. The program continues
Macie Gendron, Brooke McClanahan, Kinsley Martin, Makinzy King. Row 3 – Quin Ryan Concert Hall of the T. Furth Cen- with “The Boys of Wexford” by Robert
Burt, Sean Michael, Kila Reeser, Briana Baker, Lilly Martin, Alisha Singer. ter for Performing Arts. Dwyer Joyce, arranged by Sammy Nes-
tico, and “Salvation is Created” by Pavel
Kevin Moden, a Design Engineering Tschnesnokoff, arranged by Bruce H.
Technology major from Wauseon, will Houseknecht.
perform as part of the Wind Ensemble.
Moden plays the trumpet. The concert is “Homage: Three Tapestries” by Da-
free and open to the public. vid Holsinger will close the concert. The
Trine University Wind Ensemble is di-
The program will open with the musi- rected by Mark Kays, chair of the De-
cal suite “Angel Band” by Walter Hart- partment of Music.
ley, including the movements “Rain-

Several Area Students Recognized For
Academic Achievement At Trine University

EIGHT GRADE ... Row 1 – Kadden Reeser, Riley Brown, Alexia Miller, Lauren Bals- ANGOLA, IN (01/18/2018)-- Stu- main campus were named to the Presi-
er, Zach Hayes, Madison Brown, Kendal Bonney, Kassidy Faler. Row 2 – Colin dents from Trine University’s main cam- dent’s List for the Fall 2017 semester.
Patten, Jessie Lonabarger, Colton Hicks, Mason Sanford, Erin Elser, Haley Wehrle. pus were named to the Dean’s List for To earn President’s List honors, main
Row 3 – Amy Barajas-Rodriguez, Teegan Helms, Jenna Roth, Kaitlyn Stembridge, the Fall 2017 semester. To earn Dean’s campus students must complete a mini-
Emily Lehsten, Gracy Livensparger, Baylee Joice. List honors, main campus students mum of 15 hours and have a grade point
must complete a minimum of 15 hours average of 3.750-4.000.
Evergreen Local Approves and have a grade point average of 3.500-
Instructors For STEAM Program 3.749. Area students named to the Presi-
dent’s List were:
By: Nate Calvin District Board of Education has en- Area students earning Dean’s List
THE VILLAGE REPORTER tered into an agreement under R. C. honors were: • Jordan Blank of Montpelier, a se-
3313.843 and/or R.C. 3313.845 to re- nior majoring in English Education.
The Evergreen Local Board of Educa- ceive any services from the Northwest • Colleen Bell of West Unity, a sopho-
tion handle a relatively light agenda in Ohio Educational Service Center Gov- more majoring in Biomedical Engineer- • Brooke Hardy of Wauseon, a senior
their latest meeting before moving into erning Board (ESC). The school board is ing. majoring in Chemical Engineering.
executive session. The board approved not required to appoint a business advi-
the January 2018 financial reports in- sory council pursuant to R. C. 3313.82, • Jordan Birdsall of Montpelier, a • Travis Haynes of West Unity, a se-
cluding the cash reconciliation, BALCHK R.C. 3313.821, and applicable laws as sophomore majoring in Elementary Ed- nior majoring in Mechanical Engineer-
report, financial summary reports, and the board and the ESC agree that the ucation. ing.
the annual spending plan. An anony- ESC’s business advisory council shall
mous donation of $200 was accepted for represent the business of the Evergreen • Joshua Cerda of Fayette, a junior • Dylan Hutchison of Montpelier, a
the Student Assistance Fund. Local School District consistent with the majoring in Mechanical Engineering. senior majoring in Design Engineering
authority granted by the Ohio General Technology.
The board also gave their approval of Assembly. Therefore; to have this agree- • Jacob Dewire of Montpelier, a ju-
a revised Auxiliary Services Agreement ment remain in full force and effect un- nior majoring in Design Engineering • Alex Kirkingburg of Montpelier, a
with the Educational Service Center of til either the school board or ESC termi- Technology. senior majoring in Elementary Educa-
Lake Erie West for the 2017-18 school nates the same by formal submission. tion.
year in the amount of $84,529.68, for • Nathaniel McCord of Montpelier, a
the services of Auxiliary Services per- The board then discussed the possi- junior majoring in Management. • Kyle Long of Edon, a junior major-
sonnel for the benefit of Holy Trinity bility of holding a special meeting to tour ing in Social Studies Education.
School. the school facilities. It was moved by • Kevin Moden of Wauseon, a senior
board member Jack Carson, and sup- majoring in Design Engineering Tech- • Nolan Stratton of Montpelier, a
Kim Reckner and Kelly Carmean ported by fellow member Jason Miller, nology. sophomore majoring in Exercise Sci-
were approved as instructors for the to set a Special Board Meeting on March ence-Pre Phys Therapy 3+3.
after school Science, Technology, Engi- 23, 2018 for the purpose of touring the • Hope Scholma of Montpelier, a
neering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) pro- facilities. The meeting will start by con- sophomore majoring in Biomedical En- Tanya Kelley of Montpelier was one of
gram. Each instructor shall log time for vening at 1:00pm in the Board Office gineering. the students from the College of Gradu-
the program, estimated to be 28 hours Conference Room. ate and Professional Students at Trine
per employee and at rate of $27.50 per • Hunter Thourot of Wauseon, a University named to the President’s List
hour. It was noted that the entire cost The board then moved into executive freshman majoring in Mechanical Engi- for the Fall 2017 semester. Kelley is ma-
of the STEAM program will be funded session at 8:15pm to discuss personnel, neering. joring in Accounting.
through a federal grant and through with no action being taken when they
the principal’s 018-9921 account. Sup- exited the session at 11:00pm. The next • Jordan Winebernner of Montpelier, To earn President’s List honors, CGPS
plemental contracts were approved for regular meeting of the Evergreen Local a freshman majoring in Mechanical En- students must complete a minimum of
the 2017-2018 school year for Vanessa School Board will be on March 12th, gineering. 12 hours and have a grade point aver-
Kleeberger and Josh Martin as Junior 2018 at 7:00pm in the Loren Penning- age of 3.750-4.000.
High track coaches, pending comple- ton Learning Center. Students from Trine University’s
tion of all pupil certification/licensure
requirements. Nate can be reached at Local Students Recognized For Academic
[email protected] Achievement At Bluffton University
Also, the Evergreen Local School
BLUFFTON, Ohio—Bluffton Univer- learning community of adults. Students
sity has announced the dean’s list for who complete the bachelor’s degree
the Organizational Management Pro- program demonstrate commitment to
gram (OMP) for the fall term. Students personal development and professional
with a GPA of 3.6 or higher are eligible advancement within the area of organi-
for the dean’s list. OMP students from zational management.
the area named to the dean’s list were
Michelle Ford of Bryan. They also announced the dean’s list
for the fall term. Students with a GPA of
Students with a cumulative GPA of at 3.6 or higher are eligible for the dean’s
least 3.75 based on 20 semester hours list. Undergraduate students from the
received dean’s list with distinction area named to the dean’s list were Sar-
for continued high achievement. OMP ah Lemmon of Edon. Students with a
students from your area named to the cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 based
dean’s list with distinction are: Kaitlyn on 20 semester hours received dean’s
Blevins-Stryker, Michaela Clingaman- list with distinction for continued high
Stryker, Melanie Stoner-Bryan, Bree achievement. Undergraduate students
Youse-Wauseon. from the area named to the dean’s list
with distinction were Heather McCon-
OMP is an accelerated degree-com- naughey of Pioneer.
pletion program that creates a dynamic

Three Arts Club News Dean’s & Honors Lists Announced For
Fall Semester 2017 At Defiance College

DEFIANCE, Ohio – Each semester, Cayla Walker, Archbold; Alicia Bren-
Defiance College recognizes students eman, Paris Creek, Marissa Kosier, Lu-
who have attained an outstanding level cas Nye, and Desiray Zaleski, Bryan;
of academic excellence by naming them Aaliyah Blanchard, Delta; Emily Culler,
to either the Dean’s list or the school Edgerton; Kathryn Inboden, Montpelier;
honors list. Hayden Clingaman, Tanner Clingaman,
and Conner Varner, Stryker; Hannah
The honors list is for students achiev- Williams, Swanton; Noah Blosser, Jon-
ing a grade point average of 3.5 or high- athon Mielke, and Brooke Waidelich,
er and enrolled in 6-11 semester hours Wauseon.
for which letter grades are given. Stu-
dents who have achieved a grade point HONOR’S LIST
average of 3.5 or higher and are enrolled Marvin Strong and Kaleb Westrick,
in 12 or more semester hours for which Bryan; Christina Kuckuck, Montpelier;
letter grades are given are named to the Richard Custar, Pioneer; April Howard
Dean’s list. and Derek Rupp, Wauseon; Hollie Car-
roll, West Unity.
DEAN’S LIST

PHOTO PROVIDED Kamry Gray Of West Unity Named
To Adrian College Dean’s List
GENEALOGY TOUR ... For their February meeting, the Three Arts Club met at the
Bryan Library. Pam Lash gave a tour of the genealogy department. This depart- Adrian College announced their Dean’s List recently for the 2017 Fall Semester.
ment has many old records including records from every county in Ohio plus many Kamry Gray of West Unity, who majors in Education with a minor in Psychology
other states. A person can also look up military and DAR records. Obituaries can was honored with being named to the list.
also be looked up. The library also works with the Williams County Genealogical
Society which was established in 1981. The tour was very informational. A short ADDITIONAL COLLEGE NEWS ON PAGE 19
meeting was then held. It was reported that $50 was given to the Hilltop Science
Fair. Also, $15 was given for an ad in program for the school’s upcoming musical
entitled “Jekyll & Hyde to be presented on March 16,17, & 18. The Club’s fund
raiser, a winery bus tour, is set for March 3 and all seats are filled. The next meet-
ing will be held March 12 at the home of Deb Nixon. Pictured from left: Cathie Batt,
Club member, Pam Lash, Bryan Library, and Mel Burrowes, Club member.

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College News (Continued)

Justin Ashenfelter Member Of Co-Ed Connor Sullivan Awarded UF
Club Golf At Ashland University Endowed Scholarship For 2017-2018

ASHLAND, OH (02/12/2018)-- Justin Ashenfelter of West Unity, OH, is a mem- FINDLAY, OH (02/09/2018)-- Connor Sullivan, of Stryker, 43557, was awarded
ber of Ashland University’s Co-Ed Club Golf. Ashenfelter is majoring in finance. the following endowed scholarship(s) at the University of Findlay for the 2017-2018
Ashenfelter is a 2015 graduate of Hilltop High School. academic year: Keith ‘67 and Joyce Mohr Scholarship.

Cedarville University Hannah Carothers Earns

Students Achieve Dean’s List Fall 2017 Dean’s List Honors

CEDARVILLE, OH (02/12/2018)-- The following have been named to the Cedar- AKRON, OH (01/31/2018)-- Congratulations to Hannah Carothers of Fayette,
ville University Dean’s List for fall 2017. This recognition requires the student to OH, for making The University of Akron’s fall 2017 Dean’s List.
have a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.
To be eligible, Carothers, majoring in Early Child Incl Teach Prep Pr, maintained
Ava Hoops of Wauseon, OH. a semester GPA of 3.500 - 3.999, and was enrolled in 12 or more credit hours. Go
Timberly Kreiner of Wauseon, OH. Zips!

Benjamin Graber of Wauseon, OH. Local Student Claire Waidelich
Named To Eastern Mennonite
McKayla Campbell Named
To Campbellsville University’s University Dean’s List

Fall 2017 Dean’s List HARRISONBURG, VA (01/18/2018)-- Claire J Yiyuying Waidelich (Wauseon /
43567) has been named to Eastern Mennonite University’s Dean’s List for the Fall
CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY (01/18/2018)-- The academic honors’ dean’s list for the 2017 semester.
Fall 2017 semester has been announced by Dr. Donna Hedgepath, Campbellsville
University’s provost and vice president for academic affairs. Students named to Eastern Mennonite University’s Dean’s List have achieved a
semester GPA of at least 3.75 with no withdrawn, incomplete, or failing grades for
The following local students have been named to Campbellsville University’s 12 semester hours of standard grades.
Dean’s List for Fall 2017: McKayla Ann Campbell, a freshman, from Wauseon, Ohio
The academic honors’ list recognizes students who achieve a grade point aver-
age of 3.50 or above for the semester with a course load of at least 12 hours. The Clay Waidelich Of Wauseon
Fall 2017 academic honors’ list includes a total of 724 students, with 285 named to
the President’s List for achieving a 4.0 grade point average, and 439 named to the

Named To 2017 Fall Dean’s ListDean’s List for achieving a 3.5 to 3.99 GPA.

Pair Of Wauseon Residents Receive At Wittenberg University

Honors At Clemson University SPRINGFIELD, OH (01/29/2018)-- Clay Waidelich earned recognition on the
2017 Fall Dean’s List at Wittenberg University.
Committed to academic excellence, Wittenberg University regularly recognizes
CLEMSON, SC (02/16/2018)-- Daniel Joseph Sauder of Wauseon has been students who maintain high educational standards. These students maintained a
named to the Dean’s List at Clemson University for the fall 2017 semester. Sauder 3.5 or higher grade point average for the 2017 Fall semester and earned a place on
is majoring in Industrial Engineering. the Dean’s List.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student achieved a grade-point average be-
tween 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale.
Andrew I. Sauder of Wauseon has been named to the President’s List at Clemson
University for the fall 2017 semester. Sauder is majoring in Industrial Engineering.
To be named to the President’s List, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) grade-

Library News (Continued)point average.
Justin Ashenfelter Named To Fall 2017
Dean’s List At Ashland University March Lego Club Schedule

ASHLAND, OH (01/29/2018)-- Justin Ashenfelter of West Unity, OH, was named
to the Dean’s List at Ashland University for the fall 2017 semester.

For Edgerton Branch LibraryAshenfelter is majoring in finance. Ashenfelter is a 2015 graduate of Hilltop High
School.
To be eligible for this honor, a student must be enrolled full time at Ashland The Edgerton Branch Library is in- bring your creative minds. The Lego
University and achieve at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. viting you to join the Lego Club!! Differ- Club is a great way to encourage cre-
ent age groups will meet on designated ativity and team work amongst young
Local Students Named To University Wednesdays, from 3:15-4:00 pm. The children. It is the perfect program for
schedule for March 2018 is as follows: kids who love to build. So don’t hesi-
Wednesday, March 07 - Kindergar- tate, drop in and join the building fun!
ten and 1st Grade Children will not be allowed to leave
Of Dayton Fall 2017 Dean’s List Wednesday, March 14 - 2nd and 3rd the library until a parent comes inside
Grade to pick them up. The Edgerton Branch
Aaron Spieles and Taylor Vernot, both of Wauseon, were named to the University Wednesday, March 21 – 4th and 5th Library is located at 319 North Michi-
of Dayton fall 2017 Dean’s List fo achieving a minimum 3.5 GPA for the semester. gan Avenue. For more information,
Grade
Legos will be provided by the library. contact Shanea Herman at 419-298-
Ellie Hayati Named To Dean’s & Please do not bring your own Legos, just 3230.

Kids Canvas Art ClassPresident’s List At Miami University
At Edgerton Branch Library
OXFORD, OH (01/26/2018)-Ellie Hyati of Wauseon was named to the Dean’s
list and the president’s list for the 2017 fall semester at Miami University. Miami The Edgerton Branch Library will be to attend, but sign up is required for
University students who are ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate stu- holding “Canvas & Cookies for Kids!” the program. All materials and refresh-
dents within each division for first semester 2017-18 have been named to the presi- Painting Class on Tuesday, March 06 ments will be provided by the library.
dent’s list recognizing academic excellence. from 5:30 to 7:00 pm for children in 1st
through 6th grade. This month, you will The Edgerton Branch Library is lo-
To be named to the Dean’s list, students must be ranked in the top twenty per- create your own llama in the art class! cated at 319 North Michigan Avenue.
cent of undergraduate students within their division for first semester 2017-2018. Bring your creativity! There is no cost For more information, contact Shanea
Hyati is earning a B.A. in Architecture majoring in Architecture. Herman at 419-298-3230.

Kristopher Moebs Of Wauseon
Named To Dean’s List At MVNU Make A “Book Bunny”
MOUNT VERNON, OHIO – Kristopher Moebs has been named to the dean’s list
for the 2017 fall semester at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. The dean’s list in-

At Edgerton Branch Librarycludes all students who carried a minimum of 12 credit hours and have maintained
a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the semester.
Moebs, a freshman majoring in Intercultural Studies (Church Ordination), has
attained the dean’s list for the Fall time. He is a 2017 graduate of Wauseon High The Edgerton Branch Library will be and all materials will be provided by the
School, and the son of Tim and Shelley Moebs of Wauseon, Ohio. offering a fun craft program on Monday, library, along with refreshments. You
March 19 at 5:30 pm. Instructor Pau- must sign up to attend.
lette Polley will guide you through turn- The Edgerton Branch Library is lo-
Eryn Tilly Named To Dean’s List At ing an old book into a “Book Bunny,” cated at 319 North Michigan Avenue.
which will make the perfect Easter deco- For more information, please contact
Capital University For Fall 2017 ration for your home! This event is free, Shanea Herman at (419) 298-3230.
BEXLEY, OH (02/08/2018)-- Eryn Tilly, of Montpelier, OH was named to the

Pinterest Program AtDean’s List at Capital University for the fall 2017 semester.
In order to be named to the Dean’s List, full-time, degree-seeking students must
have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5.

Edon Branch LibraryMaddie Richmond Named To President’s

List At Capital University For Fall 2017 The Edon Branch Library, will be son! This program is free to attend! The
holding a Pinterest Program on Tues- Edon Branch Library is located at 105
day, March 13 at 5:30 pm. Come and South Michigan Street. For more infor-
BEXLEY, OH (02/08/2018)-- Capital University is pleased to announce Mad- create painted screens, a unique home mation, please call Cyndi Jewell at 419-
die Richmond, of Montpelier was named to the President’s List for the fall 2017 decoration, perfect for the spring sea- 272-2839.
semester.

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WCGS Learns How To Use Facebook
The Feb. 12th meeting of the Wil- , also appearance on a phone will vary included as well as those family stories preservation of county records and
liams County Genealogy Society was from appearance on desktop computer. or legends. Best of all, this can happen family research. Monthly meetings
held in the Harmon Room in the West from the comfort of your own home. are held the second Monday of each
Annex of the Bryan Public Library. When creating a Group Facebook month, excluding July and August, in
Membership Chairman, Penny Rum- Page keep the group CLOSED. Have Members shared their various ex- the Harmon Room of the West Annex
mel demonstrated and explained in de- an administrator in charge of the page. periences with Facebook. A common of the Bryan Public Library. For further
tail exactly how to set up a Facebook He or she can decide who can join. Po- thread was the sad fact that comput- information concerning WCGS, email
account. She stressed that in today’s tential members MUST already be one ers have a short life and will not work Pat Goebel [email protected], visit
climate one should always beware and of your Facebook friends prior to join- seamlessly after approximately five the Website at www.wcgs-orgs.com, or
protect one’s identity and privacy. ing. Family events such as weddings, years. The next meeting of the WCGS write to WCGS, PO Box 293, Bryan, OH
the birth of children, graduations, and will be on March 12th. 43506.
Not every question that is asked in deaths can be shared. Photos can be
setting up your profile needs to be an- The purpose of the WCGS is the
swered. You can give as few or as many
details as you desire. In designing your Stryker BOE Approves Puerto Rico Trip For Spanish/Art Club
privacy settings, you should be aware
of who can see your posts, who can By: James Pruitt March 9 – End of 3rd 9 weeks
contact you. Facebook contains a Chat THE VILLAGE REPORTER March 12 – Franklin B. Walters Banquet. Amanda Ober-
feature which can come in handy if lin- Mr. Norden
there is someone you contact on a reg- The Stryker Board of Education met Feb. 12 and approved March 14– Spring Sports Pictures
ular basis. several measures. March 15 – NHS induction at 7 p.m. Commons.
March 16 – Grade Card distribution
Social Media is a big part of every The board approved the following donation(s): Redline Athletics: Congratulations to the varsity and seventh-
day life, and Facebook is a big part of Equipment – donated a Magnum 380 Pedal tractor valued grade girls basketball teams on BBC championships.
social media. Facebook lets you post at $350 to the Stryker FFA. Winzeler Stamping Co.- $200 for March 24 - Steve Brown will receive his 300 Century award.
photos. Members were reminded that 4-6th basketball tournaments to go into the Boys BBK fund. The board approved the financial report for January 2018.
once these photos are made public Highlights of the General Fund activity for January:
anyone could have access to them. Us- The board approved the following Supplemental Contract General fund cash balance of $4,686,233.54, total revenue
ing your own personal photo for you for the 2017-2018 School year, as presented, Jr. High Track of $480,748.86, income tax of $172,537.32, unrestricted
Profile might invite identity theft. So - Sara Taylor grants in aid of $280,387.62, and restricted grants in aid of
always proceed with caution. A friend $4,471.37. All other Operating revenue $23,352.55, total ex-
is a friend is a friend….what can you The board approved the overnight/extended trip for the penses of $423,404.33, personnel services of $204,922.18,
do if your Facebook friend becomes an- Spanish/Art Club to Puerto Rico, March 26 - 30, as present- retirement/insurances of $87,049.85, purchased services of
noying: you can “unfollow” that friend, ed. The board approved the “Resolution Approving the Re- $117,735.73, supplies of $9,013.70, and all other expenses
“unfriend” that friend or “block” that vised OASBO 457 Plan Document under the District’s 457 of $4,682.87.
friend. Plan”, as presented. The board approved the amendment to The next BOE meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. March in
the appropriations, as presented: $4,500 to the Elementary the HS Art room.
The layout of Facebook varies, de- Principal Fund.
pending on the type of device you are James can be reached at
using to access it. It will appear one Principal’s Report to Superintendent: January Student of james@the village reporter.com
way on an iPad and another on a laptop the Month was Levi Chappuis (tolerance)

Feb. 22 – Brad Hurtig Assembly HS 9:00 ELEM: 10:30
Feb. 26 – JH Quiz Bowl at Stryker
Feb. 27 – ACT test date for All Juniors

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 gnin’s mill this wi ter. Vern Kiess family. The occasion February 1968 ter, Jennifer.
REPORTER marked Lee Buck’s birthday. Mrs. Ivan Kimpel entertained Mr. & Mrs. Charles Liggett,
ESTABLISHED 1878 90 YEARS AGO friends of Marcella to slumber
February 1928 Mr. & Mrs. Wiliam Storey party over Friday night in ob- Kurt and Lori attended a birth-
120 YEARS AGO Joseph Caroll, daughter Mary, and son, Billie, returned from servance of her 14th birthday. day dinner at the home of her
February 1898 and son Dewey were injured in several weeks trip in the south Guests were Barbara Ricketts, brother, Mr. & Mrs. Travic
U. A. Wynn of Stryker, W.M. an automobile accident. and will reopen Bunny’s Cafe on Becky Slagel, Connie Hake. Gloyd at Ft. Wayne. The dinner
Denman and wife, and J. H. February 19th. Connie Moomaw. Cheryl Moore, was in honor of the birthday
McIntire are in Cincinnati this 80 YEARS AGO Anita Stickney and Marsha of her mom and dad and her
week. The menfolk are attending January 1938 Mrs. Willis Lingle, Mrs Ar- Robinson. brother Dennis.
the annual meeting and banquet C.M. Nichols sustained a thur Maurhan, Mrs. Clair Hack- Mrs. Rolene Bordner spent
at the A.A. Scottish Rites. bone fracture and a dislocated ett and Mrs. Harold Smith at- the weekend in Chicago and 30 YEARS AGO
Died at the home of his par- elbow joint due to a fall on an icy tended a line officers meeting at attended the wedding of Miss February 1998
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bal- sidewalk. Eastern Star, at Wauseon Sat- Linda Kies and Thomas Shotke. Pat Hug declares that putting
tosser, Edward Newton Baltoss- urday. Mrs. Tom Fisher and Mr. & Mrs. together the Armstrong Family
er, Feb. 16, aged 20 years. 70 YEARS AGO James Kiess also attended the heritage was a “labor of love.”
February 1948 60 YEARS AGO wedding. The book was presented as a
110 YEARS AGO The 20 members of the Stryk- February 1958 special present to her mother
February 1908 er Fire Department began an or- Alva Strup of Blakslee is 40 YEARS AGO Myrtle on her 90th birthday,
F. U. Bevers has rented the ganized council of instruction to the new man at the Edon Lum- February 1978 and as a record for future gen-
Sam Ayers place east of West Uni- improve local fire protection ber Co. Starting Munday. Don Coach Darrell Peugot and his erations.
ty. Through the efforts of Chief Schaffter who has been working Bomber Freshmen won the BBC Four County Vocational
Johnson, a fire service training there the past year will remain tournament played at Pettisville School will offer a new horticul-
100 YEARS AGO instructor has been obtained to through February and then re- defeating Stryker 34-28, Jerry ture technical program - Land-
February 1918 give thirty hours of clock hours of turn to Farming. Siebenaler led teh Bombers in scape Design and Construction
Married Feb. 16, at the resi- instruction to the local firemen. Mr. & Mrs. Bill Bauer moved scoring with 10 points. They Tech Prep - beginning in the
dence and by the M.E. minister, Mrs. Mae Shaffer, 84, died at recently from the Jay Ransom ended the year with a record 1998-1999 school year.
Rev. Winters of Warren, O., a hospital in Lansing, Mich., on farm to their own farm, formal- 9-3. The fall election for County
Raynor Rowe Newcomb and Miss February 26. ly known as the Charles Darr Mr. & Mrs. Jeff herman of Commissioner will not be un-
Grace Opdycke. farm. Edon are the parents of an 8 contested, as Edgerton resident
Born to Mr. and Mrs. John THE ADVANCE Mr. & Mrs. Seldon Kintner lb. 14 oz. girl. Shanna Lyn born Brent Roose has announced his
Towne of Primrose, a son. REPORTER entertained Sunday Mr. & Mrs. Feb. 23 at Bryan. She is wel- candidacy for the Republican
1976 MERGE Dale Crummell of Bryan. comed home by a 3 year old sis- nomination for Williams County
90 YEARS AGO Commissioner.
February 1928 (FORMALLY STRYKER 50 YEARS AGO
Isaac Haynes died Feb. 2 at the ADVANCE
age of 82 years. First Automobile Sold in West Unity
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sch- & WEST UNITY REPORTER)
neider, Feb. 16, a girl named FIRST AUTOMOBILE SOLD ... Pictured with the first automobile sold in West Unity are,
Edna. 40 YEARS AGO left to right, standing, Arron Zigler; Emmit Ely, driver; Levi Runkle, Ben Updyke, and
February 1978 Bert Fisher. (Year Unknown)
80 YEARS AGO Kathi Stankiewiez and Joseph
February 1938 Glick were united in marriage
The Child Conservation December 23, 1977, at the home
League will meet with Mrs. Ruth of the bride in Garfield Heights,
Arnold on Tuesday afternoon. Ohio.
At the annual solo and ensem-
50 YEARS AGO ble competition held at Bowling
February 1948 Green for high school students,
Atomic Roamer Posch Texal, Jennette Meyer of Stryker was
a three-year-old registered Hol- awarded a superior rating for
stein cow owned by Dale Rigg and her alto choral solo. Accompany-
son, West Unity, has produced a ing her on the piano was David
noteworthy record of 16,860 lbs. Fisher. Belinda Fiser of Hilltop
of milk and 607 lbs of butter fat received a superior rating for the
in 321 days. piano solo.

STRYKER ADVANCE 30 YEARS AGO
ESTABLISHED 1884 February 1987
The Springfield Township-
110 YEARS AGO Stryker Village Fire Department
February 1908 received donations of over $6,000
The Hi-Y club of the local high to purchase a new paging system
school has purchased from the to alert fire personnel of fire or
Stryker Lumber Co., a fine new major accident.
trophy case for the display of A sister and brother won the
athletic trophies. Stryker School spelling Bee. Mer-
Mrs. Sarah A. Jones, 81, died edith Short won the Junior High
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. contest and her brother Travis
Lillian Wines on Monday. won the Elementary Champion-
ship.
100 YEARS AGO
February 1918 EDON
Charles Collins brought in, COMMERCIAL
with one team from John Bue-
herer, a sled load of six elm logs 70 YEARS AGO
that scaled within a few feet of February 1948
1500. This is said to be the larg- Mrs. Lee Buck entertained to
est load delivered at Fred Mi- 6:00 pm dinner Sunday evening
the following: Mr. & Mrs. Claud
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Pastor’s Ponderings FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

BY: PASTOR STEVE WILMOT - “GOD’S OPINION OF YOU” BY: REX STUMP - “WHY GOD!?”

What does God think about when Unconditional love? Yeah, right. You work hard to prepare your ciples asked him, “Rabbi, why was
he thinks of you? What does he feel But it does exist in God’s love for body for the upcoming season, but this man born blind? Was it because
about you?For most people, the an- an unexpected injury suddenly of his own sins or his parents’ sins?”
swer is a reflection of their behavior you Focus in on Paul’s words to the ends your hopes. You do everything The disciples come along some-
past or present. Our response is nearly Ephesian believers: “In love he pre- your coach requires, you follow the one who has experienced pain and
identical with the words of the Prodi- destined us to be adopted as his sons rules, you give your best effort, and hardship. They want to know “why”
gal Son as he prepared his speech for through Jesus Christ, in accordance yet you still don’t get a break. You these kinds of things happen. Was
his dad, “Father, I have sinned…I am with his pleasure and will” Ephesians eat the right foods, hydrate, and get it the sin of his parents? We have
no longer worthy to be called your son; 1.5). God’s love is revealed by his deci- your rest...but you still get sick and to blame someone! Right? Blame
make me like one of your hired men” sion to adopt us as his children. Adop- miss your competition. Your team the parents! Adam blamed Eve, Eve
(Luke 15.18-19). tion is different from birth. A child plays to perfection, the best ever, blamed the serpent, and the world
born into a family is a joyous occasion, and yet you still lose. Why? blames someone else! Right? What
We can’t believe that after all we but there is no choice involved. He or if no one was to blame?
have done – all our sins, all our fail- she is yours. You can do everything right, pray
ures, all the times we’ve repented only the right prayers, play with integ- For years this blind man has
to return to the very same sin over and But a child brought into your fam- rity, give your greatest effort, have probably asked, “Why God?” He
over again – that he still loves us. That ily via adoption is a choice. You didn’t the ultimate team attitude, and still most likely had no answers. Did his
he wants anything to do with us. We have to adopt the child, but you did. fail. And we collapse to our seat, parents blame a doctor, each other,
are “not worthy to be called your son.” Something about that child touched with our head buried in our hands, or God? Then along comes Jesus,
We are only worthy to work like a hired your heart and you wanted him or her. and as...”why?” the Son of God, and he is about
hand and hopefully one day be good We aren’t children of God by birth; ready to get an answer. Jesus said,
enough to be loved. we are his children by adoption. He Been there? As a competitor, we “It was not because of his sins or
wanted us. He loved us. Still does. The have all been there! And even if you his parents’ sins,” Jesus answered.
The problem with that answer to difference between adoption by you or don’t proclaim to be an athlete, you “This happened so the power of God
the question of what God thinks about me and adoption by God is significant have been there too! In your edu- could be seen in him.”
when he thinks of us is that it is wrong. and points to the passionate, unrelent- cation, at your job, or in your rela-
Completely wrong. It couldn’t be more ing love God has towards us. God is tionships there are things that take You mean to tell me that some-
wrong. In so many places in the Bible, all-knowing. He knows everything we place in which we experience pain times our pain and failures happen
including the story of the Prodigal Son, did before he adopted us, and still he or failure. We become confused and so that God’s power can be shown?
God shows that his thoughts toward chose us. He also knew everything we dazed, as we don’t understand how Yes. Maybe all this darkness and
us are overflowing with unconditional would ever do after he adopted us, and or why it happened. We seek an- hatred is doing nothing but making
love. Return to the story with me. still he chose us. swers, we make excuses, we look us realize that we need the love and
for someone to blame light of God! Pastor Mark Batterson
As the son gets closer and closer to That’s a love not based on what we - because there must said, “God may recycle your pain,
home, he rehearses the speech he in- do or don’t do. It’s entirely based on be a reason for all this! for someone else’s gain.”
tends to tell his dad, “I have sinned; God and his decision to love you un- Right?
I’m not worthy; I’ll work to try to earn conditionally. Paul also said in Ephe- I believe we won’t have all the an-
back your love.” But as soon as his sians 1 that God’s choice to adopt us Just look at the vio- swers to our “why” on this side of
father sees him walking up the road, was because it pleased him. That’s lence in today’s world. eternity. But I trust God and His
he sprints down the road to hug and another way of saying it makes him The tragedy of a school Almighty Power, Presence, and Wis-
kiss him. The son starts his speech, happy. Imagine that! God – who knows shooting shakes our dom! Unanswered “whys” are hard
“Father, I have sinned…I am no longer everything you have done and every- world, but shouldn’t to handle, no doubt about it. But
worthy to be called your son…”(Luke thing you will ever do – is happy that abortion and teen sui- this I know - “God is good, all the
15.21). But he gets no further in his he adopted you. He loves you with an cide shake our world? time. All the time, God is good.”
planned speech. His father cuts him everlasting love – a love that will last What about cyber bul- Cliche...yes. But TRUE! How do I
off. He will hear nothing of it. “You’ve forever and endure through every act lying, loneliness, and know? Experience and trust. I’ve
sinned, yes. But you are still my son of disobedience and betrayal. child-abuse shake our experienced the grace and goodness
no matter what you’ve done. I love you. world? It does... These of God, and I trust Him and His
I always have and I always will. I’m so Because Paul understood how hard stories cause us to Words! How about you?
glad you’re home.” it is for us to believe God loves us like shake our heads and
this, he lets the Ephesians know that ask, “Why God?” Here are a couple verses - check
God says the same thing to you and his consistent prayer for them is that them out, Psalm 33:21-22; Psalm
me. When God thinks about you he they would be able to grasp and believe But if God verbally 119:81; Romans 8:31-38 along with
thinks about how much he loves you. that it is true. answered you, would Job 38-42, John 9.
He feels a passionate, overwhelming you be ready for the
love when he looks at you. He happy “For this reason I kneel before answer? What if the
that you’re home. You may say, “Steve, the Father, from whom every fam- answer you are look-
you don’t know the real me. You don’t ily in heaven and on earth derives its ing for isn’t the answer
know all that I’ve done. You don’t know name…I pray that you, being rooted He provides? Will you
the kind of life I’ve lived. You don’t see and established in love, may have still trust Him? Do you
what a poor spouse I’ve been. You power, together with all the Lord’s holy trust in the attributes
don’t see me when I blow it with the people, to grasp how wide and long of a Holy God, more
kids. You haven’t been around when and high and deep is the love of Christ, than the pain of our
I’ve vowed to change but never do.” and to know this love that surpasses life experiences? (Read
knowledge—that you may be filled to Job chapters 38-42)
The truth is I don’t have to know the measure of all the fullness of God”
you or what you’ve done. All I have to (Ephesians 3.14-19). One day Jesus is
know is who God is. The issue isn’t walking with His dis-
who you are or what you’ve done. The Maybe that’s a prayer you need to ciples and they come
issue is God and he loves you deeply pray daily until you grasp and know along a man who is
no matter what you’ve done. Nothing how much God loves you. It’s a prayer blind. (John 9) His dis-
else matters. I know that’s hard to God will answer. It probably won’t
swallow. But it is the truth. We just happen quickly. We have too much
haven’t experienced that kind of love garbage in our lives. We’ve experi-
anywhere so we believe it doesn’t exist. enced too much conditional love. We
have believed the lies of Satan too eas-

ily and for far too long.
So we won’t be able to
do a complete one-eighty
overnight.

Keep praying until
his love overwhelms you
and you know without a
doubt that you are his be-
loved child. Not because
you’ve finally earned it.
But because of who God
is – a loving Father who
is madly in love in with
and won’t let go of you.
Now that’s a love that re-
ally will change your life!

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WILLIAMS & FULTON COUNTY (NORTHWEST OHIO) SPORTS ACTION

Kira Pettit Signs With Jason Waldvogel Marks 300th Win At The
Trine University For Volleyball Helm Of The Pettisville Lady Blackbirds

PHOTO BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF By: Timothy Kays PHOTO PROVIDED
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
BOUND FOR TRINE ... On the evening of February 14, Stryker senior Kira Pettit 300TH WIN ... Pettisville head coach
decided to take her volleyball skills to Trine University. She will carry a double On the evening of February 8, the La- Jason Waldvogel recently picked up
major of Criminal Justice and Psychology while raining kill shots for the Thunder. dybirds of Pettisville High School hand- the 300th win of his coaching career
Pictured is Kira, flanked by her parents Chad and Kylie Powers, as she prepares to ed the Hilltop Lady Cadets a 53-9 BBC at Pettisville when the Lady Blackbirds
sign on with the Thunder. in the Birdcage. The win ran the Pettis- knocked off Hilltop 53-9
ville conference record to 9-3, but more
Transfer Bylaw Proposal To Go To importantly, it ran the win total for Head got off to a rough start...very rough. As
OHSAA Membership For Vote In May Coach Jason Waldvogel to an even 300, in 0-12 rough. By the time that Wald-
a significant watermark in what has vogel had hung out his head coaching
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Member high p.m. on Tuesday May 15. been a distinguished career at the helm shingle in 1997, the program had run
schools of the Ohio High School Athletic Other Board of Directors meeting high- of the Lady Blackbird hoops program. up an ignominious .341 winning per-
Association will vote in May on a proposed centage with an overall 124-239 record,
change to the OHSAA’s transfer bylaw, lights: The board recognized OHSAA Direc- Although his coaching prowess has and a reputation amongst opponents as
which is among seven items approved by tor of Sport Management Jerry Snodgrass brought him recognition across the an easy win.
the OHSAA Board of Directors Thursday to as the recipient of the 2018 OHSAA Eth- state, his biggest claim to fame locally
go on the ballot during the OHSAA’s an- ics and Integrity Award. A 31-year veteran is his ‘other’ job where he has spent the 22 years later, he remembers those
nual referendum voting period. in education prior to joining the OHSAA last 16 years as the Principal of the Pet- early days, and uses them as the fuel to
in 2008, Jerry serves a as the OHSAA’s tisville Elementary School. He and his fire his goals for the program. “My ul-
The proposed change, which can only be main liaison with athletic administrators wife Brenda are the parents of six year timate goal is that I want to make this
approved by a majority vote of the OHSAA’s across the state in addition to being the old Keira, and two year old Will. His program into an all time winning pro-
819 member high schools, changes the sit- administrator for soccer, basketball, base- coaching résumé is lengthy, beginning gram,” Coach Waldvogel said, “... and we
out period for transfer students who do not ball and softball. He created the nationally with a five year stint as a junior high haven’t been that since day one. We’ve
meet one of the established exceptions to recognized “Golden Megaphone” program coach in Stryker. He moved to Pettisville, been pretty much a losing program. We
the transfer bylaw. Currently, transfer stu- to promote sportsmanship within student and coached the freshman squad for two were 0-12 their first year in 1978, so to
dents who do not meet an exception must sections of member schools’ basketball years before taking the helm of the La- me that means a ton. I’m trying to turn
sit out preseason contests and the first games. In 2010, he was inducted into the dybirds, where he has remained for the that around. I remember when we first
half of the regular-season before becom- OIAAA (Ohio Athletic Directors) Hall of past 22 years. took the job and I remember one of the
ing eligible to participate. Instead, the pro- Fame and received the OHSAA’s Naismith
posed change would have students sit out Meritorious Service Award. Reaching 300 wins is a plateau that CONTINUED ON PAGE 26
the second half of the regular-season and few can say that they have reached, and
the OHSAA postseason tournament. The board approved the dates and sites like most of his contemporaries in the
for the 2018 regional tournaments in soft- Class of 300, it brought about a lot of re-
Member schools will vote on all pro- ball, baseball and lacrosse. That informa- flection for the longtime mentor. “I guess
posed changes from May 1-15, with results tion will be posted on the respective sport it’s a couple things,” Waldvogel said.
announced on May 16. If approved by the pages at OHSAA.org (search under “Sports “The 300 means just a whole bunch of
membership, the change would become ef- & Tournaments”). great memories of great players, teams
fective immediately and apply to any stu- and coaches that have been part of this
dents who transfer after May 16, 2018. Since the board’s last meeting, 11 program, and it probably boils down to
Changes to the OHSAA Constitution and member schools were penalized for com- really building this program.”
Bylaws can only come from a majority vote mitting infractions of OHSAA bylaws or
of the member schools. sports regulations. The list of infractions The concept of building the program
and penalties is always included in the is something that Coach Waldvogel holds
“Much of the feedback we have received complete meeting minutes, but media near and dear, and it is an ongoing goal.
from the membership indicates that the members may request the list in advance His teams have won 7 BBC champion-
current consequence – sitting out the first from Tim Stried, OHSAA Director of Com- ships, 12 D-IV Sectional titles, and 3
half of the regular-season – is not a signifi- munications, at [email protected]. D-IV District crowns. It wasn’t always
cant deterrent,” Dr. Dan Ross, OHSAA Ex- like that in Blackbird Country, though.
ecutive Director, said. “If a student knows The board approved a modification to The 39-year old Ladybird hoops program
that the end of the regular-season and the the OHSAA’s Competitive Balance Busi-
tournament will still be available, they are ness Rules, which the OHSAA uses to de- Xavier Torres Latest Wauseon
more likely to transfer. We don’t believe termine adjusted enrollment counts for Wrestler To Reach 100 Career Wins
that a high number of transfers is good for divisional assignments. The change affects
education-based athletics.” students on a team who are not enrolled in new
a public school but have participation op-
There are 11 exceptions in the transfer portunities at the school district where the PHOTO PROVIDED
bylaw, the most common being a change parents reside due to state statute, and
of residence into a new school district, have previously been placed in the Tier 2 100 WIN CLUB … Wauseon wrestler Xavier Torres joined several of his teammates
which grant immediate eligibility. For de- Non-Enrolled category. Those students will on February 8th in the final NWOAL quad meet as another member of the 100-win
cades, the consequence for transferring now be placed in Tier 1 Non-Enrolled. The club. Torres got number 100 by forfeit in theEirxocpluesnivienlgy adtual of the night against
without meeting one of the exceptions was process change becomes effective during Bryan, but he came back and picked up 101 when he defeated Kasyn Schaffner of
ineligibility for an entire calendar year in the 2018-19 school year, with impact tak- Archbold in the second dual of the evening.
all sports regardless of which sports the ing place during the 2019-20 school year.
student played at the previous school. In
2013, the transfer bylaw was changed to The attendance and financial reports
its current format, which calls for ineligi- from the 2017 football playoffs will be re-
bility during the first half of the season in viewed by the board at its April meeting,
the sports that the student played in the which will include a discussion of the play-
previous 12 months prior to the date of off format for 2018.
transfer.
By a 9-0 vote, the board denied a re-
The full text of the current referendum quest from the Ohio Field Hockey Coaches
proposals is posted at: http://www.ohsaa. Association to add a game to the number
org/School-Resources/referendum-voting of regular-season games permitted.

The OHSAA Board of Directors could As a reminder, the list of upcoming
add additional referendum voting items open positions on the six District Athlet-
during its March 23 meeting. Ballots are ic Boards that will become available this
mailed to each school in late April and spring are posted on the OHSAA’s DAB
must be received in the OHSAA office by 4 page at: http://www.ohsaa.org/about/
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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Jason Waldvogel Marks 300th Win ...

SANDRO RAMIREZ ABBY FREEMAN things that probably really, really both- what we really should be doing.”
WAUSEON HIGH SCHOOL DELTA HIGH SCHOOL ered me - and we actually remember talk With the program closing in on the
to the kids about it - was that we felt like
The male Athlete of the Week is The female Athlete of the Week we were a doormat for teams to come .500 level, Coach Waldvogel is closing
Wauseon wrestler Sandro Ramirez. is Abby Freeman of the Delta Lady play. fast on one of his biggest goals. After
At the NWOAL Tournament in Panthers. In their showdown with inheriting the 124-239 program, he has
Swanton on February 17th, Ramirez the Archbold Lady Bluestreaks on They wanted to come play us because guided his charges to a 300-195 record,
became the winningest wrestler in February 15th, the junior guard it was a win. It was a for sure win. Teams and a .606 winning percentage. When
Wauseon history when he recorded scored 27 points on 10-17 shooting were just excited about coming to play the time comes for him to step down,
career victory #180 when he defeat- as Delta handled Archbold 65-40 us, and that bothered myself and my how would Coach Waldvogel like to be
ed Tanner Rauch of Liberty Center to capture the NWOAL champion- first assistant coach, Ryan Beam. That remembered? As the winningest coach
by tech fall 18-3 in the semifinals. ship, just the third league crown was one of the things that really stuck in the history of the Ladybirds? Hardly.
He went on to claim the champion- in school history for the girls’ pro- out to us and really bothered us. So in He would rather go down as the guy who
ship at 152lbs when he beat Chase gram. that first year in 1997, we turned that loved the game ... but loved teaching his
Moore of Swanton by major decision program around. They won three games kids even more. “I’d probably like to be
16-6 in the finals. in ‘95. In ‘96 they won five games, and remembered as a person that loved the
we won 13 that first year in ‘97. So we kids more than they loved the game ...
felt like that might have been a start and that I loved the game quite a bit,”
to something, and I think we DID start he said. “Again, it’s the game as a tool
something ... and we’re on the way to that I feel very comfortable in trying to
flipping the program around. And that’s help the kids in their maturing process,
what we wanted ... to come from that and becoming successful adults. We’re
losing program, just totally flip that over all going to hit that wall of adversity, but
to be a winning program, and keep the if we can go over it, we’ve got to try to go
all time winning totals on the winning underneath it, around it, or whatever”.
side.”
“You know, basketball is a lot like the
While bringing the program above the game of life and we’ve got to use those
.500 level is an objective, Coach Wald- lessons to our advantage and succeed.
vogel has not forgotten his main priority Life’s not about just a bed of roses, ev-
as a coach. “With all that, wins or losses erybody. We’ve got to work around and
don’t mean anything if you don’t get all know that hard work and perseverance
the others,” he said. “I mean, basketball are what it’s about. At the end of the day,
is just an avenue to teach kids and help if we know we’ve given our best and we
kids to be able to handle all the different don’t reach the place we want to reach,
situations that they’re going to find out we can all be comfortable with knowing
in life, and to be able to cope with things that we’ve given all that we had.”
and to handle adversity and success.
You know, basketball is an avenue for Timothy can be reached at
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THE VILLAGE REPORTER early in the fourth before Pettisville began HONOREE AND FAMILY ... Patricia Tingley of Edon is the 24th recipient of the Jerry
The final score of this game would make their run. Jacoby was able to establish Luce Award that was presented by Jerry’s family, Allyn Luce, Jennifer (Luce) Maier and
you think that this was another comfort- himself inside despite playing with four his wife, JoAnn Luce. The annual award is given to a member of the Edon area that
able win for the undefeated Wauseon In- fouls and Wauseon went cold shooting the serves the community in selfless ways. Patricia Tingley is a musician in her church
dians. But that was not the case as the ball as the Blackbirds put together an 8-0 whom also answers the call to the schools’ needs, she reads to the students of Edon,
homestanding Blackbirds trimmed a run to close the gap to 48-39 with around a seamstress that makes the homecoming pillow and whom also performs and serves
20-point lead for the Indians down to nine three minutes to go. From that point on, other selfless volunteer acts in the Edon community. Patricia is surrounded by her fam-
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Montpelier Locos Pull Out A Win At Edon

PHOTOS BY ANGI CAMPOS, STAFF

Furious Fourth Quarter Rally Falls Short As
Wauseon Tops Archbold For Frosh Crown

By: Timothy Kays Indians, who got by with a 45-41 win for the 2017-18
THE VILLAGE REPORTER NWOAL Freshman crown.

Judging by the first half of the February 15 NWOAL “We tried to give it away,” said Wauseon Coach Troy
Freshman Championship game, the Wauseon Indi- Gype as he caught his breath after the game. “We got
ans were going to take the Archbold Streaks to the off to a great start in the first half, and moved the ball
proverbial woodshed. When Jacob Hageman got hot well. We got some good shots, and we made shots...
and began raining down threes in the third, the Tribe that was the secret of the game for us. We got the in-
stretched their lead out to 21, and there was early cel- side-outside game going, too. Offensive rebounds were
ebration amongst the Wauseon faithful in the Bryan big; we had a couple offensive putbacks. That made
gymnasium. a big difference for us, too. The second half, we knew
that they were going to come at us...and they did. They
You know what the old timers say about those pre- brought pressure, and they’ve got some pretty quick
mature celebrations, though. “A bird in the hand,” guards ... and even their post players are pretty quick
and “Don’t count your chickens.” You know ... those and physical. We struggled with that, especially in the
things. The old axioms came to the fore in the final fourth quarter, and that’s what got them back into it.
frame as the Streaks’ pressure defense clamped down But luckily ... we held on.”
on the Indians, creating turnover after turnover. Bren-
den Taylor put in 12 of his game-high 18 points in DeGroff and Isaac Wilson led the NWOAL champion
the fourth period, leading Archbold to make it a single Tribe with 13 points apiece. Noah Gomez backed Tay-
possession game with under three minutes left in the lor’s game-high 18 points with 13 of his own for the
contest. The Streaks could come no closer though, and Blue Streaks.
a late Kolton DeGroff free throw sealed the deal for the
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BOYS HIGH actually closed the gap to 28- Strong Second Half Pushes Stryker
SCHOOL 24 at halftime. Bryce Hudik
led the scoring for the Vikings Over Pettisville For BBC Frosh Title
BASKETBALL with eight points in the game.
February 12th, 2018 By: Timothy Kays in the second to hold the deficit at three going into
Hilltop 52 THE VILLAGE REPORTER the intermission. An 11-4 run in the third, led by
Varsity North Central 46 Joe Ramon’s bombs from beyond the arch, gave the
The Cadets sealed this When the Pettisville Blackbirds take on the Panthers a double digit advantage going into the
Stryker 58 Antwerp 50 game at the free throw line Stryker Panthers in practically anything, A-games fourth. The Blackbirds doubled up the pressure
Luke Holsopple had 15 in the fourth quarter as they are busted out, and the competition is fierce from defense in the fourth, giving them opportunities to
points, including four three went 8/8 in the final stanza, wire to wire. No place was that more evident than close the gap. Unfortunately for the Boys in Black,
pointers, as Stryker picked part of a 10/15 effort from in The Bunker of Hilltop High School on the morn- they could not capitalize on those opportunities.
up the win at home. The Pan- the line on the night. Steven ing of February 17 as the Panther Pack battled the Stryker, on the other hand, took advantage of the
thers as a team connected on Riley was the contest’s high Birds for the BBC freshman hoops championship. foul troubles of Pettisville, with Spencer Clingaman
six triples in the game. Izayah scorer with 28 points, includ- In making the trip over from Fulton County though, racking up 5 of his game-high 11 points at the line
Ferguson was next in scoring ing four three pointers, and 6 Pettisville forgot to pack their shooting shoes. The in the final frame.
for Stryker with 10 points. rebounds for Hilltop. Andrew Panthers limited the Blackbirds to a Brayden Bar-
Denton added 10 points and rett trey in the first period, and a single field goal Logan Liechty added 8 points in support of
Toledo Christian 40 6 rebounds for Hilltop who by his teammates in each of the remaining three Clingaman for Stryker, while Barrett and Caleb
Swanton 28 mover their league record to quarters as Stryker pulled away with a 34-20 win, Nafziger each had a team-high 5 points for Pettis-
3-7 with the win. North Cen- and the BBC gold. ville.
Swanton only trailed the tral was led in scoring by
Toledo Christian Eagles 23-20 Cody Tomblin with 17 points. Stryker pulled out to a three point advantage Timothy can be reached at
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were outscored 17-8 from that Montpelier 57 Edon 56
point on as they fell to 5-14 on Montpelier rallied from PHOTOS BY TIMOTHY KAYS, STAFF
the season. The Bulldogs were down 16-7 in the first quarter
led offensively by Dylan Gils- to get the win at Edon 57-56
dorf with 15 points. in a nail biter. Kolden Uribes
led the way for the Locos with
Other Scores: 23 points, followed by Ja-
Archbold d. Liberty Center cob Bailey with 15 and Evan
82-40 Friend chipping in with 10.
Austin Kiess paced the Blue
JV Scores: Bombers with 22 points and
Antwerp d. Stryker 28-26 Travis Siebenaler contributed
Archbold d. Liberty Center 12.
59-34
Other Scores:
Freshman Scores: Edgerton d. Holgate 56-46
Pettisville d. Fayette 35-19 Fayette d. Stryker 48-47
Swanton d. Liberty Center
61-33

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Varsity Bryan d. Patrick Henry 39-
Bryan 62 Delta 52 27 GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL the first. Marley Eich was the gles were able to stretch their
Delta tried to mount a Edon d. Montpelier 41-34 BASKETBALL Lady Locos leading scorer with lead throughout the game.
second half rally, trimming a Hilltop d. North Central eight points. Kara Brown led the Lady Ca-
19-point Bryan lead at half- 36-24 February 12th, 2018 dets with seven points as Hill-
time down to six starting the Wauseon d. Evergreen 51- Varsity Other Scores: top shot 9-56 from the field for
fourth quarter, but the Gold- 30 Edgerton d. Fayette 59-32 16% and were 9-28 from the
en Bears were able to hold Archbold d. Delta 61-28 Bryan 49 Ottawa Hills 25 Hicksville d. North Central charity stripe.
on for the win in this NWOAL February 17th, 2018 The Lady Golden Bears 57-36 Bryan 58 Patrick Henry 40
make up game. Both team Liberty Center d. Pettisville
were around 50% shooting for February 17th, 2018 broke open a close game by 50-48 Allye Minor scored 16
the game with the Panthers holding Ottawa Hills to only points as Bryan ended the
finishing the night at 52% Varsity eight points in the second JV Scores: regular season with an over-
while Bryan shot 49%. Bowen half as they pulled away for Fairview d. Montpelier 33- all record of 14-8 and finished
Green of Delta was the game’s Maumee Valley Country the road win. Bryan hit seven 24 the NWOAL in third place at
high scorer with 22 points Day 74 Montpelier 61 three pointers in the game Wauseon d. Rossford 23-17 5-2. Bryan used a fast start in
while Zhane Cupp led Bryan Kolden Uribes scored 34 with five of them coming in Archbold d. Ottawa this one as they jumped out to
with 21 followed by Peyton the second half. Allye Minor Glandorf 29-27 a 24-5 lead after opening stan-
Lamberson who had 14. points and hit six three point- led Bryan in scoring with 13 Hicksville d. North Central za, helped by four three point-
ers but the Locos couldn’t points followed by Kennedy 24-15 ers as they connected on eight
Other Scores: pace with the high powered of- Lamberson with 12. shots from deep for the game.
Evergreen d. Patrick Henry fense of MVCD. The game was February 15th, 2018
63-57 tied 28-28 at halftime but the February 13th, 2018 Varsity Other Scores:
Hawks pulled away in the sec- Varsity Edgerton d. Holgate 48-37
JV Scores: ond half outscoring the Locos Delta 65 Archbold 40 Swanton d. Liberty Center
Bryan d. Delta 47-18 46-33. Jacob Bailey added 15 Antwerp 61 Hilltop 20 It was total domination 34-29
Evergreen d. Patrick Henry points for Montpelier who falls The Lady Cadets were only by the Lady Panthers after Pettisville d. Toledo Chris-
55-42 to 9-11 on the season overall. trailing 8-4 after the first the first quarter as they beat tian 36-28
quarter but the cold shooting Archbold to claim their third Evergreen d. Wauseon 44-
Freshman Scores: Edgerton 47 and turnovers enabled Ant- NWOAL championship in the 31
Wauseon d. Liberty Center North Central 31 werp to pull way in the final history of the girls’ program.
43-28 The Bulldogs held North three quarters. Hilltop man- Leading 13-11 after one quar- JV Scores:
Archbold d. Bryan 47-24 Central to only 12 points in aged just 5/19 shooting on ter, Delta outscored the Lady Evergreen d. Wauseon 34-
February 16th, 2018 the second half to break open the night and were plagued by Bluestreaks 18-4 in the sec- 16
what was just a 20-19 Edger- 32 turnovers. Morgan Norden ond quarter to take command. Hilltop d. North Central 17-
February 16th, 2018 ton lead at halftime. The Ea- was Hilltop’s leading scorer For the game, Delta was 27- 11
gles attempted no free throws with seven points. 49 from the field for a blister- Delta d. Archbold 28-27
Varsity in the game while Edgerton ing 55% while Archbold was Montpelier d. Edon 25-18
Bryan 58 Patrick Henry 36 was 12/18. Logan Showalter Ottawa Glandorf 52 just 14-44 for 32%. Delta also
and Braydon Cape topped the Archbold 41 controlled the boards with a February 17th, 2018
The Golden Bears put three Bulldogs in scoring with 14 33-23 rebounding advantage. Varsity
players in double figures as points apiece and Logan Sack The Lady Bluestreaks lost Abby Freeman was the offen-
they eased to the win over Pat- added 10. North Central was for just the second time this sive star of the night for Delta Delta 38 Maumee 30
rick Henry. Bryan shot 49% led by Cody Tomblin with 11 year as Ottawa Glandorf came as she scored 27 points fol- The Lady Panthers con-
from the field which helped points. out in the matchup of two state lowed by Maddie Mattimore clude the regular season 21-1
them build a 36-17 lead at ranked teams. Archbold won with 13 and Brooklyn Green as the overcome some poor
halftime. Peyton Lamberson Bryan 50 Pauding 49 the rebounding battle 23-13 with 10. Kamryn Hostetler shooting to win at Maumee 38-
paced the Bryan offense with Connor Lemons hit the but the Lady Titans knocked was Archbold’s top scorer 30. For the game, Delta was
14 points while Zhane Cupp game winning shot with two down ten three pointers which with 16 points as the Lady just 10-24 from the field but
and Connor Lemons each had seconds remaining as the proved to be the difference. Bluestreaks finish the regular were able to take advantage at
11. Golden Bears earned a hard Archbold was led in scoring by season with an overall record the free throw line where they
fought win over the Paulding Emie Peterson and Andi Peter- of 19-3. were 14-23 while Maumee was
Archbold 90 Delta 37 Panthers. Lemons would fin- son each with 11 points. Edon 42 Montpelier 39 just 3-4. Alayna Mitchell and
Thirteen different ish the game as Bryan’s lead- The Lady Bombers quickly Maddie Mattimore led Delta in
Bluestreak players scored as ing scorer on the night with Wauseon 61 Rossford 55 erased a seven-point deficit af- scoring with nine points each.
Archbold routed the Delta 14 points to go along with 8 Three players reached dou- ter the opening quarter by out- Stryker 68 Fayette 28
Panthers on Senior Night. rebounds while Evan Smith ble figures for Wauseon as the scoring the Lady Locos 12-3 in Four Lady Panthers scored
Archbold hit 12 three pointers tallied 10 points. Lady Indians put together one the second as they wrapped in double figures as Stryker
and shot 60% from the floor in of their better offensive perfor- up their regular season with finished BBC play a perfect
the game as they had a com- Antwerp 68 Hilltop 36 mances of the season in the a narrow win at Montpelier. 12-0 with a convincing win
manding 57-18 lead at half- Cold shooting was the win over Rossford. Wauseon Free throw shooting was a over Fayette. Stryker hit eight
time. Bryce Williams was one Achilles heel for the Cadets as went 20/25 at the free throw huge factor in this game as triples as a team with four of
of four Archbold players in they lost on the road at Ant- line which helped offset the Edon went 11-16 while Mont- them by Brittney Haines on
double figures with 15 points, werp. Hilltop shot only 29% advantage Rossford had in pelier was just 5-11, including her way to a 14-point effort.
Elijah Zimmerman had 14, from the field and were out- the rebounding category. Syd- 3-9 in the fourth quarter. Rea- Emma Grime led Stryker in
and both Kaiden Bedsole and rebounded 33-23 as their re- ney Zirkle scored 19 points gan Gallehue had 12 points to scoring with 23, Haley Doeh-
Rigo Ramos added 10 each. cord dropped to 4-16. Andrew and had 7 rebounds to lead pace the Edon offense while rmann had 13, and Court-
Bowen Green had 19 points Denton was the only Cadet in Wauseon with Sam Aeschili- Montpelier was led by Jaelyn ney Stewart added 10. Trista
and Brady Wymer added 12 double figures with 17 points. man tallying 18 points and se- Lyons with 10. Fruchey paced the Lady Ea-
to lead Delta. nior Rylee Campbell adding 13 North Central 50 Hilltop 28 gles offense with 11 points.
Other Scores: in her final home game. Sidney McKarns poured in
Wauseon 44 Evergreen 34 Fairview d. Edon 73-43 22 points as North Central fin- Other Scores:
Levi Seiler went for 15 Archbold d. Defiance 49- Fairview 41 Montpelier 22 ished 4-8 in the BBC with the St. Ursula d. Evergreen 48-
40 Fairview led 27-11 at half- win at Hilltop. Despite ending 41
points, including three triples the game only 12-32 from the
in the first quarter, as the In- JV Scores: time on their way to a win at free throw line, the Lady Ea- JV Scores:
dians remained undefeated Wauseon d. Pettisville 45- Montpelier. The Lady Apach- Maumee d. Delta 38-35
on the season and handed Ev- 22 es blew the game open with
ergreen their first league loss North Central d. Edgerton a 19-3 second quarter after
of the year. Wauseon led 20-8 53-51 the score was just 8-8 after
after one quarter as Evergreen Maumee Valley Country
slowed the pace of the game Day d. Montpelier 45-23
in the final three quarters and Archbold d. Defiance 38-
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Delta Lady Panthers Roll Past Archbold
Bluestreaks To Clinch NWOAL Championship

PHOTOS BY BILL O’CONNELL, STAFF

Winter Sports

2018

STANDINGS

As of February 18th, 2018

• NWOAL •
BOYS BASKETBALL
League Overall
Wauseon 6-0 21-0
Archbold 5-1 17-3
Evergreen 5-1 11-9
Bryan 3-3 10-10
Patrick Henry 2-4 9-12
Delta 2-4 6-13
Swanton 1-5 6-14
Liberty Center 0-6 3-17

GIRLS BASKETBALL
League Overall
*Delta 7-0 21-1
Archbold 6-1 19-3
Bryan 5-2 14-8
Swanton 4-3 15-7
Liberty Center 3-4 13-9
Evergreen 2-5 10-11
Patrick Henry 1-6 7-15
Wauseon 0-7 3-19

• BBC •

BOYS BASKETBALL

League Overall
Pettisville 9-1 17-3
Stryker 9-2 14-6
Fayette 6-4 12-8
Montpelier 6-5 9-11
Hilltop 3-7 4-16
North Central 3-8 6-15
Edon 1-10 2-19

GIRLS BASKETBALL

League Overall
*Stryker 12-0
Pettisville 9-3 18-4
Edon 8-4 12-10
Montpelier 6-6 11-11
North Central 4-8 9-13
Fayette 3-9 7-14
Hilltop 0-12 3-19
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• GMC •

BOYS BASKETBALL

League Overall
Wayne Trace 6-1 17-4
Hicksville 6-1 16-5
Tinora 5-2 13-7
Ayersville 4-3 14-7
Antwerp 4-3 12-9
Fairview 2-5 6-14
Edgerton 1-6 9-12
Holgate 0-7 1-21

GIRLS BASKETBALL

League Overall
Wayne Trace 7-0
Hicksville 6-1 19-3
Antwerp 4-3 18-4
Holgate 3-4 14-8
Tinora 3-4 12-10
Fairview 2-5 11-11
Edgerton 2-5 11-11
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Wauseon Wrestlers Repeat As League Champions

By: Mike Reeves ond with 171.5, Delta was third with
While qualifying eleven of their four- 167 points and tied for league runner-up
teen wrestlers into the championship based on the league’s format of combin-
matches at the NWOAL league tourna- ing dual meet results with the tourna-
ment in Swanton, the Indians claimed ment results. The Panthers were 6-2 in
seven individual titles and six of them dual meets while the Bluestreaks went
were repeat champions. This was 5-3 thus resulting in a tie between the
Wauseon’s 13th league title in school two schools.
history.
Sandro Ramirez (152) took home his Delta had three wrestlers win cham-
fourth league title with a 16-6 major de- pionships with junior Cole Mattin (126)
cision win over Chase Moore of Swan- earning his third career title with a 11-9
ton. Ramirez became the third Wauseon win over Nolan Ray of Wauseon. Senior
wrestler to win four league champi- Dylan Rogers (195) captured his sec-
onships, joining Wade Hodges (2012- ond NWOAL title and freshman Zack
2015) and Tony Banister (2014-2017) Mattin (106) took home his first league
as the only ones to accomplish the feat. championship as he won by fall. Gavin
Ramirez also became the all-time win Grime (145) of Archbold was the lone
leader at Wauseon. as he now has 182 Bluestreak to win a title as he defeated
career victories. Gage Grunden of Wauseon. The Pan-
Seniors Hunter Yackee (132) and thers had two runner finishes with J.D.
Mauricio Barajas (138) became three- Osborn (170) and Dalton Richard (220)
time league champions while Alex Slatt- both dropping their final match of the
man (120), Xavier Torres (160), and tournament. Alex Sosa (285) of Wauseon
Gavin Ritter (113) were repeat champi- was defeated by Tommmy Lytle of Swan-
ons of their respective weight classes. ton by a score of 3-1 in a UTB. It was the
Yackee shutout Zach Rocha of Archbold eighth match between the two that went
7-0 and Barajas beat Dalton Swicegood to an ultimate tiebreaker.
of Delta 9-3. Trent Davis (182) scored a
fall in the finals for the Indians. Wauseon head coach Mike Ritter likes
All fourteen wreastlers for Wauseon the direction of the program saying “The
earned points as the Indians finished kids by in and the theme is consistency
with 280.5 points. Archbold placed sec- in the program. This is the time of year
we want to peak, the next three weeks
are the state individual tournament and
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Bryan Boys & Wauseon Girls Bowling Claim Sectional Championships

By: Nate Calvin into the Baker Games where Bryan was
THE VILLAGE REPORTER able to make up some ground on the
Lady Indians, but Wauseon rolled a 226
The Bryan Golden Bears boys bowl- in the fifth Baker Game to only a 143 for
ing team along with the Wauseon In- Bryan and that proved to be the differ-
dians girls team will be advancing to ence. Wauseon was paced by Jenna Si-
Districts in Rossford after winning Sec- mon with a 556, Kama Brackman had a
tional championships this past weekend 545, and Mackayla Kearney rolled a 517.
in Napoleon. Tycen Ogden not only was For Bryan, who also advances to District
the best score for Bryan but he was also competition with their runner-up finish,
on top of the leaderboard overall with Danica Hickey was their top score as
a 693 series. Kyle Shaffer was next for she tied Brackman of Wauseon for third
Bryan with a 608 and Noah Bany had a overall with a 545. Madison Foth was
587 as Bryan placed three bowlers in the next for the Lady Golden Bears with a
top ten individually overall. 494 series and Emma Meade had a 464.
Allie Hite of Delta fired a 484 to qualify
Wauseon boys placed sixth as a team her for Districts as an individual as the
with Chance Buehrer their top bowler Lady Panthers were seventh as a team.
with a 563 followed by Brady Blaylock Evergreen placed tenth with Kelsey Niles
a 532 and Jadon Meeker with a 526. leading their scoring with a 448 and
Swanton came home in seventh led by Swanton was eleventh as Amy Lawson
Derek Floyd with a 494 and Delta fin- rolled a 447 series. The District tourna-
ished eleventh with Will Mcqueen rolling ment for the ladies will be on Thursday,
a 449. The boys District tournament will February 22nd at Interstate Lanes in
be on Friday, February 23rd at Inter- Rossford starting at 5pm.
state Lanes in Rossford starting at 5pm.
Nate can be reached at
On the girl’s side, Wauseon edged out [email protected]
Bryan by only two pins to take the top
spot. Wauseon led 2460-2444 heading

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Wauseon, Bryan Swimming & Diving Teams To Be Represented In Canton

By: Nate Calvin send five swimmers and one diver to
THE VILLAGE REPORTER the state competition. Kennedy Nation
placed 10th in the diving with a total of
The Wauseon Indians will send twelve 319.95 points to move on. In the swim-
individuals while Bryan will have five ming, Sydney Darnell qualified in the
representing them at the State Swim- 200 Individual Medley and in the 100
ming & Diving competition in Canton Butterfly as she finished second in both
this week. The meet begins on Wednes- of those races. McKenzie Darnell was a
day, February 21st with the diving com- qualifier in both the 100 Freestyle and
petition while the Division II swimming the 200 Freestyle with a fifth place and a
prelims will be on Thursday with the fi- second-place finish respectively in those
nals set for Friday. events. Brooke Schuette won the 200
Freestyle and the 500 Freestyle as she
The Wauseon boys’ team finished as outdistanced her teammate Mckenzie
runners-up and will send five swimmers Darnell by two seconds in the 200 Free-
along with diver Tony Schweinhagen to style race.
Canton. Schweinhagen won the Divi-
sion II District meet with a total score of Wauseon will send two relay teams
422.45 points, a school recod, putting on the girls’ side as well with the 400
him in fourth overall among the state Freestyle Relay team (McKenzie Darnell,
qualifiers. Austin Schuette was third in Brooke Schuette, Sydney Darnell, Daisy
the 200 Freestyle and second in the 500 Giguere) swimming to a second-place
Free to qualify in both events. Nic Dil- finish and the 200 Freestyle Relay team
worth will also represent the Indians in of McKenzie Darnell, Sydney Darnell,
200 Free as he placed fourth right be- Schuette, and Sarayna Russell taking
hind Schuette and Branden Arredondo third in their race. In total, Wauseon
was fifth in the 50 Free to also qualify broke six school records between the
for Canton. swimming and diving competitions.

The 200 Freestyle Relay team com- For the Bryan Golden Bears, Tay-
prised of Mac Warncke, Ryan Scherer, lor Peters advanced to the state meet
Austin Schuette, and Nic Dilworth swam in girl’s diving as she finished fourth
to a second-place finish with a time of at Districts with 382.50 points, Meg-
1:30.81, narrowly missing a spot on top gie Voight moved on in the 50 Freestyle
of the podium but qualifying for state with a time of 24.36, and the Girl’s 200
none the less. Wauseon’s 400 Free- Freestyle Relay team of Voight, Izzy
style Relay team (Schuette, Arredondo, Rigg, Audrey Zimmerman, and Hannah
Scherer, Dilworth) also placed second in Wynne moved on with a sixth-place fin-
their race with a time of 3:15.67 and will ish in that race.
be advancing to Canton also.
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Congratulations Swim & Dive
Going To State!

BRYANgolden bears

BRYAN STATE QUALIFIERS


Girls Swimming

Meggie Voight-50 Freestyle

200 Freestyle Relay (Izzy Rigg, Hannah Wynne,
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In January, students silent auction held at the INFORMATION & PHOTOS PROVIDED
were hard at work finishing event. A sand box, deck
up record books and be- lounge chair, and bar-top ARCHBOLD FFA ... Pictured in Row 1: Kendall Lovejoy, President; Adam Kinsman, Vice President; Brodie Miller,
ginning the process of ap- table with fire pit were the Sentinel; Brandon Miller, Student Advisor; Carley Horst, Secretary; Simon Short, Treasurer; Mason Babcock;
plying for State and Ameri- items up for grabs this Reporter. Row 2: Cynthia Day, Andrew Beck, Hunter Beaverson, Erik Short, Sam Narath, Andrew Hogrefe,
can Degrees, various other past year. Gabe Petersen, Cash Gericke, Luke Pickford Row 3: Zoe Castillo, Spencer Meyer, Caty Richer, Owen Roehrig,
awards, and scholarships. Ben Richer, Zach Rocha, Austin Wiemken, Nic Rodriguez, Jacob Sauber. Row 4: Amerlyn Whitson, Weston
The Fulton County Public On April 28th four Ruffer, Christian Maley, Logan Moore, Tony Grime, Josh Richer, Caleb Hogrefe, Shane Eicher, Dawson Liechty,
Speaking CDE took place members competed in the Jakob Beaverson, Gavin Schaffner Row 5: Matthew Gladieux, Faith Wyse, Elizabeth Mignin, Lily Delgado, Nellie
in late January. Archbold State Meats Contest held Miller, Sammantha Dickman, Emily Hines, Ethan Whaley, Nick Gilliland, Nathan Rettig. Row 6: Madison Gigax,
was represented by Cyn- at the Ohio State Univer- Danielle May, Allison May, Ethan Bartelt, Ethan Pollock, Layne Hammon, Bailey Pflager, Cody Rashley, Nathan
thia Day in the FFA Creed sity Meats Lab. The con- Pollock, Andrew Francis. Row 7: Alexis Gutierrez, Briana Esquibel, Bervia Clark, Marshall Campbell, Michael
Speaking Contest, receiv- test consists of identifying Dickman, Hunter Apt, Kayden Meyer, Reed Krueger, Alijah Miles.
ing a Gold Rating; and retail cuts, carcass evalua-
Elizabeth Mignin placed tion, retail cut evaluation, qualified for the State Soil STATE DEGREE ... 2017 State FFA Degree recipients Kendall Lovejoy, Adam Kins-
2nd in the Extemporane- a ground beef formulation Judging CDE held on the man, Kyle Ott, Dennis Meyers, Kegan Ott and Christian Waidelich.
ous Speaking Contest. problem, as well as a writ- grounds of Ohio State Uni-
Elizabeth then competed ten test. The team of Kyle versity’s Farm Science Re- BBQ ... Archbold FFA Members flip racks of chicken for the Ag Business BBQ in No-
in the District event in Ott, Kegan Ott, Christian view on October 14th. vember.
early February. On Febru- Waidelich, and Dennis
ary 3rd, the Archbold and Meyers finished 12th in In October, members ren Stuckey and Brandon be processed, then cooked 20th, the Parliamentary
Wauseon Chapters joined the State. competed in the Dairy Goering were all awarded by the FFA Members. In Procedure team compet-
forces to conduct a service Cattle Judging and Dairy with the American FFA all, over 180 meals were ed in the Fulton County
project to benefit their re- On the first weekend Foods Contests held near Degree, which is the high- delivered to our local part- Parliamentary Procedure
spective FISH Pantries by of May is the Ohio FFA Patrick Henry High School est honor the National FFA ners. Without their sup- CDE. The Parliamentary
raising, slaughtering, and State Convention. In all, on October 13th with the Organization can bestow port, many of our pro- Procedure CDE assess a
processing two hogs into 20 students attended this team from Archbold plac- on its members. grams would struggle to team’s ability to correct-
sausage to be donated. In year’s Convention, which ing 3rd. The top four November usually get off the ground, and we ly perform the functions
all nearly 200lbs of whole took place on May 4th and scorers for the team were marks the beginning of the wanted to be able to thank needed to run an efficient
hog sausage was divided 5th in Columbus. At the Mason Kinsman, Lily busy season for the FFA. them in a memorable way. business meeting. This
between the Archbold and Convention six members Delgado, Jadyn Fenster- On November 10th, mem- year’s team Kendall Love-
Wauseon Pantries. The of the Archbold Chap- maker, and Carley Horst; bers provided BBQ chick- Weston Ruffer, Zoe joy, Adam Kinsman, Car-
third week of February is ter received the highest with Kinsman being the en dinners to a number Castillo, Simons Short, ley Horst, Brandon Miller,
also National FFA Week. award the State can give top overall individual. of local agri-businesses Adam Kinsman and Jacob Brodie Miller and Simon
The Chapter held a Teach- it’s members, the State Also, beginning on Octo- that support our program Sauber all participated in Short and placed 4th in
er Appreciation Breakfast, FFA Degree. Members ber 13th, we once again an its activities through the Job Interview CDE. the County. Several mem-
which every teacher could receiving their State De- conducted our Fruit and out the year. The chick- All Students received Gold bers of our Chapter also
put in an order for an om- gree were Kyle Ott, Kegan Turkey Sales. This is our ens were raised in the Ag Ratings. Weston placed
elet, bacon, pancakes, Ott, Christian Waidelich, chapter’s primary fund- Science barn near the El- second in the County, ad- CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
hash browns, and sau- Dennis Meyers, Kendall raiser, which is very well ementary School, taken to vancing him to the District
sages. Members also par- Lovejoy and Adam Kins- supported by the commu- competition. On November
ticipated in a pedal tractor man. While in town for nity. We would like to of-
driving course set up in the Convention, the stu- fer a very heart-felt thank
the shop. dents also toured the Ohio you to all who supported
State University’s Water- this year’s sale. We also
In March, The District 1 man Dairy Research Facil- participate in the Fulton
Invitational is held, when ity; as well as the Parker County Trap Shoot, which
all the members selected Food Science Building is generously sponsored by
a contest of General Live- where they were able to the Fulton County Sports-
stock, Meats, Equine Man- learn about different food men’s Club in Wauseon, in
agement, Poultry, Agrono- products that have devel- late October.
my, Wildlife Management, oped at Ohio State, and
and Nature Interpreta- what some of the research From October 25-27,
tion in which to compete. projects were currently be- 15 members attended the
The Wildlife Management ing conducted. National FFA Convention
Team placed 17th; and in Indianpolis, IN. Along
the Meats Team placed On June 10th the FFA the way to the Convention,
1st. On March 13th was helped with the Ken-Feld we stopped and toured the
the FFA Banquet at the Group’s Kids Day At Play Kitchen Aid Manufactur-
Knights of Columbus Hall by helping the children ing facility in Greenville,
in Archbold. This is the in attendance transplant where every Kitchen Aide
high-point of the FFA’s a flower into a cup that stand mixer in the world
calendar, where we recog- could be taken home and is assembled. After leaving
nize all of the individuals planted in a flower bed or Kitchen Aide; we traveled
and group achievements garden. to across town to the Mar-
from the past 12 months. athon Ethanol Plant. At
This is an evening attend- As school came back the Plant, students were
ed by parents, members, into session, members given a detailed descrip-
faculty, administrators, began gearing up for the tion of the process that
and community members Fulton County Fair. Fair their corn goes through to
to recognize the Chapter’s time is a busy time for the become a renewable fuel.
accomplishments. Mem- chapter with projects and They were also exposed to
bers were given the time to volunteering. The chapter the marketing practices
reflect on past events, ac- had members volunteer in Marathon goes through to
complishments, and some the beef and pork stand, buy the commodity from
rather amusing times this had members showing local producers. Once in
year. At the end of the livestock projects, and also Indy, the students partici-
banquet, this year’s offi- competed in both the Ju- pated in leadership activi-
cers were inducted into of- nior Fair Livestock Judg- ties at the Convention, as
fice. A huge thank you to ing Competition and the well as had the chance to
the Archbold FFA Alumni, Straw Stacking Contest. meet FFA Members from
Brookview Farms, and the around the country. On
Knights of Columbus for As September comes Saturday, October 28;
helping make our banquet around, the focus turns Archbold FFA Members
huge a success! Then to Soil Judging. This was Jessica Rufenacht, Lau-
on March 18th, 6 mem- a very successful year for
bers attended the Mercer the Archbold FFA’s stu-
County Invitational in Ce- dents in this area. The
lina. Luke Pickford, Mar- Urban team focuses on
shall Campbell, and Car- the soil’s ability to support
ley Horst competed in the areas of urban develop-
General Livestock Contest. ment; while the Rural fo-
Christian Waidelich, Kyle cuses on a soil’s ability to
Ott, and Dennis Meyers support agronomic crops
won the Meats contest; and resist erosion. At
placing 2nd, 3rd and 6th the County Contest, the
as individuals respective- Urban Team placed 1st
ly. with the top 3 scorers be-
ing Andrew Hogrefe, Jacob
The FFA also assisted Sauber and Austin Wiem-
with the 5th Annual La- ken; and the Rural Team
dies Night Out Relay for placed 2nd with the top 3
Life Fundraiser in April. scorers being Josh Richer,
All proceeds are split up Weston Ruffer, and Wil-
between the ABC for Mad- liam Nofziger. Individu-
dy Foundation and the ally, Adrew Hogrefe was
Quality Spuds Relay-For- 2nd place in the Urban
Life Team. FFA members Contest. At the District
helped out with the event Contest, held in Lucas
by taking some time out of County, both teams placed
class to build patio furni- 3rd. Individually, Weston
ture, to be donated to the Ruffer was 4th in Ag Soils
Contest, and Jacob Sau-
ber was 4th in the Urban
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Archbold FFA Continued...

spent a day at Ace Hardware in Wauseon promoting CLASS OF 2020 ... Members of the class of 2020 stand beside one of the projects, a table-top outdoor fire pit
the start of the Christmas Cheer Donation season on made from a cable spool, that was donated to the Girls Night Out Relay For Life Charity Fundraiser.
November 17th where they helped collect over $2,000
in donations in cash and toys for Christmas Cheer,
and also attended a Leadership Night at Bowling Green
High School on November 20th.

For as short of a month as it ends up being, we
are incredibly busy in December. This year we con-
ducted our Canned Food Drive to support Fulton
County Christmas Cheer. The students in Elementa-
ry and High Schools were able to make a donation of
over 3,500 non-perishable food and other household
items. We would like to say a special thank you to
the Archbold Elementary and High School students
for their continued support of our Food Drive. We also
conducted our main fundraiser, the Fruit and Peanut
Sale. This year, the Chapter was able to over $25,000
in gross sales; which is a tribute to how well this com-
munity supports its FFA Chapter!

For National FFA Week in 2017, the Archbold FFA
plans to again have an Ag Olympics as well as a Fear
Factor competition during the week, will be sponsoring
a coloring contest in the Elementary School for the 1st
and 2nd Grade students, and will again be cooking an
amazing breakfast for the teachers and administrators
on the morning of February 9th. The Archbold FFA
also has 1 State Degree and 8 American Degree candi-
dates for 2018. The State Degree Candidate is Simon
Short. The American Degree Candidates are graduates
Kyle Ott, Dennis Meyers, Ryan Wiemken, and Chris-
tian Waidelich; as well as Mitchell Hogrefe and Mat-
thew Kinsman, both 2016 graduates; and 2015 gradu-
ates Meridith Short and Madison Campbell.

The Archbold FFA had a great year in 2017, with
multiple students receiving State-level recognition
and another increase in its membership, totaling 115
students in grades 7-12 in the Ag Ed Program; and
we look forward to the challenges that await us as we
progress into 2018.

Delta FFA

Delta FFA Is Having
A Great Year

The Delta FFA year began with the chapter mem- DELTA FFA MEMBERS ... Pictuerd top: Brenden Strauss. bottom, L to R: Courtney Riches, MaKenzee Sheely,
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The Delta FFA held their annual fruit sale fundraiser
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In January the Delta FFA held a recruitment day in
the PDY high school agriculture lab & auxiliary gym.
Delta FFA members shared with PDY 8th graders the
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fer in order to encourage them to be a part of the pro-
gram the following year.

Currently Delta FFA Members are active in prepar-
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Power Equipment, Agricultural Mechanical Skills,
Poultry, Wildlife Management, and Many more. The
Delta FFA members a currently working on activities
to celebrate National FFA week.

One new activity the Delta FFA is excited about
is our new land lab project. The chapter will utilize
a 22-acre plot of land next to the current bus garage
to apply knowledge & skills in agronomy, mechanical
skills, and farm business management. The plan is to
raise corn, soybeans & wheat in a rotation as well as
specially crops such as pumpkins. All proceeds of the
land lab project will be used to invest in the lab itself
as well as offset many of the costs student have when
participating in many FFA events and activities.

Delta FFA would like to thank all of our community
members who help support the many activities and
opportunities we have had in the past as well as many
in the future.

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Edon FFA

Edon FFA Chapter Continues To Excel In 2017-18

The Edon FFA Chapter continues to excel this year grams. At the district level, Hayden Runyan placed third Edon FFA Chapter Activities
with eighty-five FFA members who are dedicated to de- Turf Grass Management, and at the state level, Preston
veloping their potential for premier leadership, personal Thiel placed 4th in Turf Grass Management and Paige Throughout the year, members of the Edon FFA Chap-
growth and career success. Schaffter placed 3rd in Agricultural Education. ter participate in a variety of educational opportunities
and recreational activities both within the community and
Over the last year, students have been very involved Hundreds of Edon students have experienced and en- across the area. Highlights since February 2017 include:
in the Edon community. Some traditions that the chap- joyed the variety of programs FFA has to offer and have • District 1 Public Speaking CDE: Creed – Addison Har-
ter has upheld include running the sausage sandwich earned awards and accolades for their efforts. This past
stand at home football games, Porta-A-Pit chicken bar- year, five members received the American FFA Degree: ding 9th, Beginning Prepared – Aidan Muehlfeld 3rd,
beque during Edon Days, participating in the Edon Days Carley Muehlfeld, Tyler Seaman, Hayden Runyan, Pres- Advanced Prepared – Paige Schaffter 3rd
Parade, and hosting a community breakfast. Our chap- ton Thiel and Crista Wortkoetter. Additionally, we had • 10th Place Honors – District Ag & Industrial Diagnostics
ter has also developed various ways to give back to the a record eleven State FFA Degrees: Eliza Zulch, Hanna Team: Kase Hug & Reece Disbro
community, with members of the chapter completing over Fogel, Sara Hiller, Olivia Radabaugh, Crista Wortkoetter, • Hosting the Williams County Adult Education Classes
2,000 total hours of community service. Preston Thiel, Brayden Bauer, Emily Fox, Colten Lyman, from Jan. – March
Graeden Rupp and Shalyn Mason. • 78th Annual Edon FFA Parent and Member Banquet
The members of the Edon FFA Chapter were very busy • Sponsoring American Red Cross Blood Drives at Edon
this past year with Career Development Events as well. Although many of our FFA members do not live on a Northwest Local Schools
We not only had members participate at the sub-district farm, the FFA gives them the opportunity to learn more • 1st Place District Turf Grass Management Proficiency
and district level, we also had several state level winners. about our agriculture-based community. All of our stu- Award – Hayden Runyan
Our Grain Merchandising Team placed first in the state dents get involved in the experience whether they have • 4th Place State Turf Grass Management Proficiency
of Ohio last year, with Jordan Winebernner placing 2nd grown up on a farm or not because it teaches them lead- Award – Hayden Runyan
and Paige Schaffter placing 3rd individually. In total, ership skills and helps them better prepare for their fu- • 3rd Place State Agricultural Education Proficiency
members participated in 15 different Career Development tures. We have had many of our students go to college Award – Paige Schaffter
Events this year. after graduation for an agricultural major due to their • 2017 State FFA Degrees – Eliza Zulch, Hanna Fogel,
participation in the FFA chapter. We know that none of Sara Hiller, Olivia Radabaugh, Crista Wortkoetter,
One requirement of our program is that students what we do would be possible without the unselfish con- Preston Thiel, Brayden Bauer, Emily Fox, Colten Ly-
maintain a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) tributions of so many individuals throughout our com- man, Graeden Rupp and Shalyn Mason
Program and keep records of their projects. Over the last munity. Our chapter is incredibly grateful for all the sup- • 2017 Ohio FFA Officer Candidate – Paige Schaffter
year, our students have logged more than 8,400 hours port and assistance that allows us to achieve such high • State Reporter’s Award – Evan Fisk – Gold
in their SAE’s and have had a total economic impact of levels of excellence each year. • State Treasurer’s Award – Levi Brandt – Gold
almost $150,000 in our community. This spring we also • 1st Place Honors – State Grain Merchandising Team:
had three students compete for proficiency awards in rec- Alea Brandt, FFA Reporter Jordan Winebernner 2nd Place Individual, Paige Schaff-
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• Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough – FFA Scholarship Pro-
Slattery Oil Co. gram winners Eliza Zulch, Paige Schaffter & Samantha
Trausch each received $1000 scholarships
Your Marathon • FFA Camp Muskingum – 5 members attended
Dealer • FFA Officer Retreat at Chain O’Lakes State Park
• Sausage Sandwich Sales at home football games
• Chicken Barbeque Fundraiser during Edon Heritage
Days Festivities
• Edon Heritage Days Parade Entry
• Exhibiting livestock and shop projects at the Williams
County Fair
• 12th Place Honors – District 1 Urban Soils Team
• 21st Place Honors – District 1 Rural Soils Team
• 13th Place Honors – District 1 Dairy Cattle Team
• 2017 American FFA Degrees – Carley Muehlfeld, Ty-
ler Seaman, Hayden Runyan, Preston Thiel and Crista
Wortkoetter
• District 1 Job Interview CDE: Div. 1 – Addison Harding
5th, Div. 2 – Riley Bloir 8th, Div. 3 – Naomi Hickman 12th.
• Hosting a Veteran’s Day Breakfast for the Edon Community
• Serving assistants at the Annual Edon Farmers Coop-
erative Stockholders Meeting
• 2nd Place Honors – County Advanced Parliamentary
Procedure Team
• 1st Place Honors – County Novice Parliamentary Procedure
Team
• 4th Place Honors – District 1 Advanced Parliamentary
Procedure Team
• 4th Place Honors – District 1 Novice Parliamentary Pro-
cedure Team

Six members from the Edon FFA Chapter received free
FFA jackets from the Beck’s Blue Jacket Program through
the Ohio FFA Association this year. The Beck’s Blue Jack-
et Program allows first-year FFA members in the 8th, 9th
, or 10th grade earn a free FFA jacket. To receive a jack-
et each member had to write an essay and complete at
least one leadership activity. The Edon FFA members that
earned these jackets were Breanna Heinze, Tyler Brandt,
Kendall Hantz, McKenna Hickman, Taj Mitchell, and
Hailea Julian. The local sponsor of these jackets was Rol-
lie Wolfrum from Hicksville. These students are excited
to use their jackets when they participate in conferences,
conventions and contests with the Edon FFA Chapter.

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Edon FFA Continued...

Edon FFA Officers Attend
Huntington University Leadership Summit

2017 AMERICAN DEGREE RECIPIENTS ... Hayden Runyan, Tyler Seaman and Carley
Muehlfeld (Not Pictured: Preston Thiel & Crista Wortkoetter).

SUBMITTED BY: SARA HILLER & LUCAS JOICE 2017 STATE CHAMPION GRAIN MERCHANDISING TEAM ... Coach, Joe Radabaugh;
On Friday, January 26th, the Edon FFA Chapter sent four of their senior FFA officers Jordan Winebernner, Olivia Radabaugh, Samantha Trausch, Eliza Zulch, Paige Schaff-
to the Huntington University FFA Leadership Summit hosted by the Haupert Insti- ter and Naomi Hickman.
tute for Agricultural Studies. They began their day listening to great speakers, and
learning about Indiana’s agriculture industry. From there, they participated in fun
hands-on activities facilitated by the Indiana State FFA Officers to help strengthen
their leadership as individuals and as a whole. This was a great experience, and the
officers were able to take away useful leadership skills to then apply at the chapter
level. The four officer attending the summit were Hanna Fogel, President; Emily Fox,
Vice President; Sara Hiller, Parliamentarian; and Lucas Joice, Historian.

Evergreen FFA

Sometimes it is difficult to tell were one school year NATIONAL CONVENTION ... Emily Wheeler, Travis Newcomb, Katie Fritsch, Ashley Garlick, Tony Boger, Matt Fritsch,
ends and the next begins, especially when you are in- Brendan Canfield, Hannah Herr, Kamryn Ruetz, Maggie Carter, John Machacek (Left to right. Mat Fritsch is above
volved in the FFA. As anyone knows who belongs to a Brendan in the second “F”).
chapter or who is involved through parents, community
or alumni, FFA activities are year round. The Evergreen and Hannah Pennington placing 5th out of 162 competi- TYSON FOODS ... Back Row: Brendan Canfield, Tyson
FFA is no exception. tors. Other team members were: Hannah Herr, Claire Rep, Kamryn Ruetz, Tony Boger, Hannah Herr, Maggie
Smith, Emily Wheeler and Brendan Canfield. The Urban Carter, Travis Newcomb, Front Row: Ashley Garlick Katie
As soon as the bell in May signaled the end to an- team place 4th out of 20 teams with Aaron Miller placing Fritsch, Emily Wheeler, John Machacek, Matt Fritsch.
other school year the new officer team for 2017-2018 met 1st out of 119 competitors. Other team members were:
and decided the Program of Activities for the coming year. Morgan Foster, Jordan Lumbrezer, Michael King, Nathan 10938 US Highway 20 • Lyons, Ohio
President, Maggie Carter, along with Vice President, Ash- Buchhop and Nick Jacobs. The Agronomy Team placed
ley Garlick and Student Advisor, Katie Fritsch lead their 5th out of 11 teams with Travis Newcomb, Tony Boger,
team: Secretary: Andrea Smithmyer, Reporter: Kamryn Matthew Fritsch and William Newcomb making up the
Ruetz, Treasurer; Travis Newcomb, Sentinels: Brendan team members.
Canfield and Matthew Fritch along with Historian: Em-
ily Wheeler and Recreational Officer: John Machacek Dairy Cattle CDE was next. This contest tests the stu-
through a long day of planning. dent’s knowledge on dairy cattle management and selec-
tion. FFA members consisted of: Claire Smith, Nick Has-
FFA Camp Muskingum was the first thing on the sen, Pete Simon, Myra Kuszmaul, Gage Rochester and
schedule. Eight members made memories and new Dustin Stubleski made up the team this year placing 12th
friends at camp while learning the art of networking and out of19 teams.
leadership skills. It was a long ride in a cheese wagon,
but well worth it. The Job Interview CDE is always an intense competi-
tion with FFA members polishing not only their shoes,
Pedal pulls and parades at Metamora, Berkey and but their resumes and skills as well. Members compete
Lyon’s filled the summer as a fun way to support and in their age division at the county level with the top 2 in
promote Agriculture and the FFA in the Evergreen Com- each division moving on to the District 1 CDE. Members
munity. While the pedal pulls were taking place the Ev- that competed were: Freshman: Emma Fritsch, Katie
ergreen FFA Alumni along with Evergreen FFA Members Wheeler, Juniors: Myra Kuszmaul and Dustin Stubles-
provided hot dogs and burgers for the Fulton County Soil ki, Seniors: Ashley Garlick and Emily Wheeler and first
and Water Conservations District’s annual Fly over held year member Senior: Autumn Ersham. Emma, Myra and
at the Fulton County Airport. Autumn each placed first in their divisions with Ashley
placing 2nd in hers. These individuals earned the oppor-
SAE’s and summer fun filled the remainder of the day tunity to move on to the District 1 contest that was held
and before anyone knew it August was here and school at Fairview.
was ready to begin. Fulton County Fair kicked off the end
of August and brought success to members through hard The FFA Creed Speaking CDE is one of the most com-
work and project exhibition. Tony Boger won best of show petitive events for freshmen. Katie Wheeler competed this
in the Large Woodworking division with his coffee table year at Archbold and stood 4th in her division.
while other members displayed projects in Communica-
tion, Crops and Woodworking. Other members showed Evergreen is set to compete in the upcoming Spring
large and small livestock projects as well as horses and Skills Invitational where over 62 members will compete
other projects. In the area of and showmanship Han- in areas of: General Livestock, Poultry and Equine Man-
nah Herr won Showman of Showman in the Large Animal agement, Meats, Wildlife and Nature Interpretation. They
Division by displaying her skill and knowledge in the 4 will also be competing in the Area One Envirothon on
species of swine, sheep, beef, and horses. Other members April 25th at the Blue Creek Conservation area in White-
worked in the Fulton County Pork Producers Pork Stand house, Ohio.
as part of their community service and all enjoyed the fair
in general. Not everything that the Evergreen FFA takes aim at
are Career Development Events. The Evergreen FFA Trap
The FFA Officers welcomed 42 new FFA members as team has been a fierce competitor in the annual county
well as 57 returning members and their parents at the FFA Chapter contest hosted by and held at the Fulton
Evergreen FFA Annual Fall Cookout. This gave new mem-
bers an opportunity to meet other members as well as CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
show their parents where their classroom is and what the
Agriculture program as well as the FFA is all about.

National Convention is always a high point and much
anticipated event of the fall’s schedule. This year 11 mem-
bers and chaperones traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, at
the end of October to have three days of fun, learning and
exploration. They stopped at Tyson Foods on the way
to Indianapolis, and learned what industry is looking for
in future employees and what they as a company has to
offer them. They visited Hunter’s Honey Farm, a 4th gen-
eration agricultural business, and came away with a new
respect for honeybees as well as some fresh bottled honey
that the members themselves capped. They formed a new
opinion of their new building principal, Josh Clark, who,
not only bravely, but eagerly joined the FFA for the Na-
tional Convention experience of mayhem, meetings and
tradeshow. By the end of the end of the trip the students
were calling Mr. Clark their adopted FFA dad, and Mr.
Clark had a new appreciation for just exactly how amaz-
ing the FFA Organization and these Evergreen students
were.

FFA members participated in the Fulton County Ag
and Urban Soils that was sponsored by the Fulton Coun-
ty Soil and Water Conservation Department. Evergreen
place 2nd as a team in the Urban Soils Division. The
county contest always does a good job of preparing the
teams for the District 1 Career Development Event (CDE).
At the district level Evergreen place 2nd out of 26 teams
in Agricultural Soils with Andrea Smithmyer placing 3rd

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Evergreen FFA Continued...

County Sportsman’s Club in Wauseon. The Evergreen shooters under the guid- INFORMATION AND PHOTOS PROVIDED
ance of Kevin Bernheisel shot their best but ultimately had to turn over the travel- OFFICER TEAM 2017-18 ... Travis Newcomb: Treasurer, Emily Wheeler: Historian,
ing trophy to the Fayette FFA Chapter. Team members consisted of: Jack Krispin, Brendan Canfield: Sentinel, Secretary: Andrea Smithmyer, President: Maggie Carter,
John Laver, Corey Patterson, Dustin Stubleski, Tony Boger, Aaron Pember, Gage, Student Advisor: Katie Fritsch, VP: Ashley Garlick, Recreational Officer: John Mach-
Rochester, Collin Loeffler, Dylan Jessen, Travis Newcomb, Emily Wheeler, Morgan acek, Reporter: Kamryn Ruetz, Sentinel#2: Matthew Fritsch.
Kohler and Lindsey Krispin. TRAP TEAM ... Back Row: Jack Krispin, Corey Patterson, Gage Rochester, Tony Boger,
John Laver, Travis Newcomb, Aaron Pember, Collin Loeffler, Dustin Stubleski. Front
A wild game dinner is an annual fundraiser that is sponsored by the Evergreen Row: Ashley Garlick, Emily Wheeler, Morgan Kohler, Myra Kuszmaul, Lindsey Krispin.
FFA Alumni and the Lytton Fox Hunters Club. Those two groups along with Com-
munity businesses and members help to raise money for the FFA for events and
activities throughout the year. This year members of the Evergreen FFA bussed
tables and sold tickets to aide in the event’s success.

Other fundraising activities that the FFA are involved in are the annual fruit
sales and strawberry sales. During the fruit sales members test their skills to sell
fruit to support the chapter’s activities. During the fruit sales, freshmen have the
opportunity to earn official FFA Jackets. FFA members sell tickets for their annual
Chicken BBQ Dinners. Dinners are sold during the Evergreen’s Homecoming game
and proceeds are used for the Thanksgiving Dinners and to help Evergreen families
at Christmas.

Community Service is an area of great importance to the chapter. The Ever-
green FFA collects food and personal items for the Fulton County Christmas Cheer
program as well as CAST in Metamora. FFA Members along with their Alumni put
together and distributed over 20 Thanksgiving dinners for Evergreen Community
Families that found themselves in need this year. During the first week in April the
FFA members comb the roadsides of Amboy Township for trash that has collected
over the winter making them ready for mowing and maintenance by the township.

Evergreen FFA members also believe it is important to offer education to others
about Agriculture and the FFA program. Each spring they present an Ag Aware-
ness program to the 2nd graders at Evergreen to inspire and educate them about
agriculture in the community in which they live. In February, seniors are respon-
sible for putting together and presenting an 8th grade recruitment campaign to
encourage incoming freshmen to sign up for their first Agriculture class. They use
this campaign to promote FFA and the opportunities the program has to offer them
their first year of high school if they add a class to their schedule.

The Evergreen Chapter also uses FFA week as an educational moment. Students
present announcements each morning that relays information about the impor-
tance of Agriculture and the FFA. The FFA members host games during lunch and
encourage all students to join in the fun of dressing up to show their support of the
industry. The FFA also shows their appreciation to the school administration and
staff by offering a special luncheon in their honor.

One of the most rewarding events next to the chapter’s community service is the
opportunity to showcase the member’s SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience).
This year the Evergreen FFA Chapter has submitted and is waiting for results of
4 State Degrees and 3 Proficiency Awards. Margaret Carter, Katie Fritsch, Ashley
Garlick and Emily Wheeler have all met the requirements for their State Degrees
and have passed Regional Evaluations, now on to State Evaluations. Proficiencies
are Margaret Carter: Entrepreneurship in Equine Science, Katie Fritsch: Placement
in Swine Production, and Ashley Garlick: Placement in Diversified Horticulture.
These individual should hear soon about those results as well.

We are proud of our FFA members and their achievements.

COMMUNITY SERVICE ... AMBOY TWPSHIP TRASH PICK UP.

AGAWARENESS AG AWARENESS ... Rachel Hick and her goat help 2nd Learning to Do,
Maggie Carter grades learn to milk.

Doing to Learn,
Earning to Live,
Living to Serve.
8TH GRADE RECRUITMENT ... FFA members encourage new high school students to
come join the fun.

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Fayette FFA

Fayette FFA Has Had A Busy Year With Numerous Activities

FAYETTE FFA ... Left: Clark Joughin, Dylan Ebersole, Trey Keefer, Damon Lichtenwald, Roman Dominque, Braiden Requena, Roman Morr, Eli Eberly, Dalton Hamilton, Addisen
Lichtenwald, Madison Baughman, Luevna Taylor. 4th Row Left: Austin Garza, Rhys Ruger, Jensyn Robinson, Daniel McIntosh, Brandon Brown, Tanner Wagner, Grace Clem-
ensen, Kyla Berg, Trista Fruchey, Brianna Brubaker, Grant Reinking, Clayton Pheils. 3rd Row Left: Kirsten Carnicom, Amberly Goana, Caleigh Keller, Jayden Fairfield, Tessa
DeCant, Tanner Lemley, Caden Colegrove, Jacob Garrow, Marcus Asbury, Josh Anderson, Christian Renner, Kelley Henry. 2nd Row Left: Bianca Bussing, Trinidy Sell, Tyrese
Pearson, Phillip Whiteside, Jacob Meyers, Brayden Herman, Mia Sandford, Jose Aguilar, Miah Beauregard, Brett Merrillatt, Jaxsen Wentz, Mataya Rufenacht, Addisyn Bentley.
Front Row: Braydn Ruger, Cassidy Vanderveer, Grace Eberly, Travis Wagner, Sara Fields, Zoee Keiser and Sydney Borton.

This past year, the Fayette FFA has been busy tended several different contests where they were where the advanced team placed sixth and the nov-
with numerous activities over the course of this able to compete with people from all around the ice team placed 2nd, this meant that the novice team
school year. In September, many FFA members district. The National FFA convention was also held was able to go compete at state level.
showed at the Fulton County Fair along with show- this October in Louisville, Kentucky. The Fayette
ing other project that they had worked on over the FFA officer team traveled to Louisville to attend the Fayette FFA will celebrate FFA week with a va-
year. The Fayette chapter helped work in the Pork convention and learn more about leadership and the riety of activities that include a district wide spirit
Producers stand during the week of the fair. The Ful- agricultural and FFA industry. During National con- week, lunch games, a teacher appreciation luncheon
ton County Fair is a great way for many students to vention, Fayette alumni Adrianna Hibbard, Casen and Ag Olympics for both the elementary and JH/
participate in agricultural events and activities that Burkholder, and Alexis Fruchey all accepted their HS students.
they would not have usually done. The county soils American Degree on stage.
competition was also held in September where the
urban soils team placed third in the county. Both This November, the Fayette FFA officer team
urban and ag soils teams judged at the districts level helped raise awareness and money for the Fulton A BETTER CHOICE... Proud
where they both placed 5th, causing them to move County Christmas Cheer toy drive that was held in Supporters of
on to the Ohio state soil contest. Wauseon. There were also a couple different contests
that members participated in in November. Members FFA
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Four County FFA

Four County Career Center FFA Chapter members
include over 130 Agriculture/Diesel Mechanics, Diesel
Mechanics, Floral Design, Landscape & Greenhouse
Technologies, Powersports, and Veterinarian Assistant
students.  These students work on chapter projects,
compete in district, state, and national FFA leadership
and skill competitions, and sponsor student assemblies
throughout the school year. 

Officers of the 2017-2018 Four County Career Center
FFA Chapter include (FRONT - LEFT TO RIGHT)
President - Braydon Hearne (Fairview) Ag/Diesel
Mechanics; Vice President - Jon Baker (North Central)
Ag/Diesel Mechanics; Secretary - Abby Yeager (Defiance)
Veterinarian Assistant; Treasurer - Timothy Herman
(Edgerton) Ag/Diesel Mechanics; (BACK - LEFT TO
RIGHT) Student Advisor - George Kunkle (Hilltop) Ag/
Diesel Mechanics; Reporter - Cole Crites (Fairview) Ag/
Diesel Mechanics; and Sentinel - Caleb Sager (Fayette)
Ag/Diesel Mechanics. Career Center Advisors include
Jason Elston, Agriculture/Diesel Mechanics; Florence
Luzny, Floral Design; Eric Hite, Landscape & Greenhouse
Technologies; Denton Blue, Diesel Mechanics; Larry
Soles, Powersports; and Stephanie Pippin, Veterinarian
Assistant. 

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Four County FFA Continued...

CELEBRATING ... Four County Career Center FFA Chapter members are celebrating National FFA Week and participating in activities throughout the week.  The FFA
Officers will be visiting the Agriculture Extension offices in the four county area, host a breakfast for other school officers, hold a Teacher Appreciation Day for all
teachers at the Career Center, and hold officer elections for the next school year along with an all member cookout.  Shown displaying their FFA school spirit are the
over 130 student membership.

Ag/Diesel Derek Minck Logan Hetrick Emiley Blosser Samantha Spade Devin Wendorf Aaliyah Odom
Mechanics - Tycen Ogden Collin Houk Tesha Brown Nathan Steffen Rick Whatman Brianna O’Neill
Jason Elson, Tanner Rauch Canard Ellis Damon Wagner
Jared Rowland Garret Klauda Jazlynn Fickle     Mindy Otto
Instructor Caleb Sager Zachery Moehrman Powersports - Veterinarian Hannah Rankin
Kyle Apger Nathan Smith DeAngela Pearson Lillie Ihrke Larry Soles, Assistant -
Jonathan Baker Alex Wagner Alayna Jones Instructor Stephanie Pippin, Kaleb Rinck
Jacob Barnum Isaiah Pinkham Gabrielle Lusk Justin Athy Leanna Rutter
Jacob Bowers   Chase Prince Amber Riblet Harold Banks Instructor Jade Schafer
Cole Crites Diesel Mechanics - Merranda Ritz Dakota Robinson Duston Burris Kaitlyn Alpaugh Jocelyn Schlachter
Eric Culler Jacob Rohrs Alyssa Spangler Summer Bierly- Taylor Shafer
Matthew Dietz Denton Blue, Elijah Seibel Shalyn Tester Emmanuel Delgado Marlena Sheely
Riley Frederick Instructor Jake Steusloff Dakota Gillett Winkler Madison Shepherd
Justin Harding   Jake Herman Kurestin Bowers Morgan Smith
Braydon Hearne Andrew Allen Raymond Stone, Jr. Landscape & Kobe Jones Ashlynn Steffes
Timothy Herman Zachary Baden Logan Strubberg Greenhouse Katie Culler Joslyn Tijerina
Addison Hollstein Schylar Bergman Will Summers Technologies - Steven McClaine Dakota Douglas Sierra Whitehead
Jaime Huerta Taylor Brown Abbie Trausch Eric Hite, Instructor Austin Meyer Logan Encinias D’Mahjia Williams
Levi Huffman Sebastian Chavez Mitchel Tule Elias Carter Brock Ranzau Elizabeth Gafner Claudia Wittenmyer
Dalton Iffland Dalton Welsh Bryce Cherry Anthony Rupp Meghan Garcia
Vaughn Keller Liam Cowle Allen Wiemken Xavier Delgado Levi Sanders Kaylin Giesige Abby Yeager
George Kunkle Garrett Crowell Chandler Howard Allen Schooley Katelyn Yenser
Jared Leininger Brian Damman Samuel Winebernner Breeanna Riegsecker Patryck Sines Kayla Hall
Ethan Lyons Hunter Franklin Floral Design - Hector Rocha Cade Smith Ariel Kohlhofer
Michael Gerken Florence Luzny, Alexandra Seiler Bella Lauharn
Taylor Hartman Instructor Christopher Tracy
Dakota Hendricks Ariana Leija
Haley Maxcy
Kayla Morris

Millcreek-West Unity FFA

The Millcreek-West Unity FFA Looks Back At A Busy Year

During the 2017 calendar year, the placed top 10th individually. On March Dunson, and Jason and Hope Shilling. DISTRICT AWARDS ... Leah Carothers
Millcreek-West Unity FFA Chapter of 15th the District 1 Spring Skills Invi- The 2017-2018 officers were also sworn places 3rd in the District in Extemporane-
Hilltop High School improved its mem- tational was held at the Fulton County into office. The new officer team includ- ous Public Speaking.
bers’ skills with participation in many Fairgrounds. The Millcreek-West Unity ed: Austin Schaffner (President), Mady
Career Development Events and Super- FFA had members participating in sev- Underwood (Vice President), Sam Shil-
vised Agricultural Experiences. Start- eral events. The Poultry team consisted ling (Treasurer), Baiden Jones (Report-
ing the year off, on January 24th, Leah of: Baiden Jones, Brayden Gorsuch, er), Brayden Gorsuch (Secretary), Jack
Carothers and Kennadi McCain compet- Josh Pace and Sam Shilling. Judging Blaisdell (Student Advisor), Kennadi Mc-
ed in the Sub-district Public Speaking in the General Livestock Contest was: Cain (Sentinel), and Beau Zuver (Chap-
contest. Leah placed 1st and Kennadi Ethan Dunson, Chelsea Funk, Kennadi lin/Student Council Rep.).
placed 3rd. Leah moved onto districts on McCain, and Ethan Dunson. Making
February 9th and placed 3rd in District up the Wildlife Management was: Jack On May 4 and 5, the chapter at-
1 in the Extemporaneous Public Speak- Blaisdell, Kaiden Clendenin, Elias Cart- tended the 89th state FFA convention.
ing competition. er, and Beau Zuver; with Beau placing The chapter went to three out of the five
9th individually. sessions, the first session, the third ses-
On the 16th of the following month, 11 sion, and the fifth session. In their free
members attended the Mad River Moun- The Annual Millcreek-West Unity FFA time, the members went to Skyzone and
tain Leadership Conference hosted by the Banquet was held on April 4th, 2017 got a little competitive when they were
Riverside FFA. Here members obtained where members were recognized for their split into two teams, participating in an
new leadership skills from the Ohio FFA FFA participation as well as their suc- exciting laser tag arena. They also took
State Officers and had the opportunity cess and achievements both academi- a tour of the Select Sires Company and
to participate in snow skiing and snow- cally and within the FFA program. The learned more about the dairy and artifi-
boarding. chapter inducted 7 Greenhands and 12 cial insemination industries. At the fifth
Chapter FFA Degree Candidates. Mady session three Millcreek-West Unity FFA
March held several contests for the Underwood was named Star Greenhand, members, Austin Schaffner, Sam Shil-
members. On the 1st Kennadi McCain and Kennadi McCain and Beau Zuver re- ling, and Ethan Dunson, received their
and Shanti Wyse competed in the Small ceived the Star Chapter Farmer awards. State FFA degree.
Animal Management Contest, and Kaid- The chapter also bestowed the Honor-
en Clendenin and Beau Zuver competed ary Chapter FFA Degree upon Randy CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
in the Outdoor Power Equipment Con- and Sarah Carothers, Scott and Carrie
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Millcreek-West Unity FFA Continued...

INFORMATION AND PHOTOS PROVIDED
2017-2018 MILLCREEK-WEST UNITY FFA MEMBERS ... (Front) Katie Frey (Advisor), Mady Underwood (Vice President), Brayden Gorsuch (Secretary), Sam Shilling (Treasurer), Baiden
Jones (Reporter), Jack Blaisdell (Student Advisor), Kennadi McCain (Sentinel), Beau Zuver (Chaplin), (Row 2) Cade Keefer, Tyler Suboski, Chelsea Funk, Avrie Reed, Sarah Laney, Aleena
Rau, Kodi Brenner, Sarah Barnum, (Row 3) Bryce Buehrer, Breanna Oranday, Julia Schuurman, Hunter Leupp, Olivia McKinney, Holley Jermeay, Leanna Baker, Alex Horton, (Row
4) Ty Creamer, Kaiden Clendenin, Evan Schoonover, Ian Hoffman, Alyssa Momyer, Ericka Dennison, Jozlyn Jones, (Row 5) Zakk Horton, Kyle Yates, Brennon Carter, Alex Richmond,
Matthew Wyse, Andyn Haynes, Chase Whitman, (Row 6) Nick Brown, Alex Stephens, Blake Kuszmaul, Kasin Deck, Wyatt Beltz, Karter Grey , Missing - Lana Baker. Dylan Brandenburg,
Haley Geis, Carson Mahlman, Micheal O’Brien, Austin Schaffner (President), Shanti Wyse.

participated in a few events before the crete, and grain and forage crop projects. DEGREE ... Sam Shilling, Austin Schaffner, and Ethan Dunson receive their State FFA
2016-2017 school year ended. To end the Austin Schaffner received Best of Show Degrees.
school year, the chapter celebrated FFA with his Medium/Large Woodworking proj-
week, May 14th through 18th. On Monday, ect of a glider chair and Beau Zuver also re- 2017-2018 Millcreek-West Unity FFA Officers ... Front Row: Beau Zuver (Chaplin/Stu-
the Structural Engineering class volun- ceived Best of Show with his 6 Ears of Field dent Council Representative), Mady Underwood (Vice President), Kennadi McCain (Sen-
teered at Sauder’s Village. There, the class Corn Project. September 9th through the tinel), Brayden Gorsuch (Secretary). Back Row: Jack Blaisdell (Student Advisor), Austin
helped castrate and give shots to lambs and 12th numerous Millcreek-West Unity FFA Schaffner (President), Sam Shilling (Treasurer), Baiden Jones (Reporter).
helped milk a goat. Also, the class helped members volunteered their time by helping
lay brick as a floor for a shed in the Village. work in the Williams County Dairy and Beef last tour they went on was the Ozark Fish ersville High School. Kodi Brenner placed
On Tuesday, the chapter held Minute-To- stands in addition to the Barnyard Friends Hatchery and learned about the reproduc- 3rd in Division 1 at the district competi-
Win-It games with an Ag twist for the ele- exhibit. tion and growth of fish. The chapter went to tion and will be rewarded for her efforts at
mentary, with several games like Elephant a Rascal Flatts and Runaway June Concert the District One Awards Banquet in May.
Nose and Egg Toss. Then on Wednesday, On September 26th, students partici- before going to a hypnotist show. For the On November 20th the Advanced Parlia-
the chapter held an FFA Bucks Auction. pated in the soils and agronomy compe- opening session at the National Convention mentary Procedure (Jack Blaisdell, Ken-
FFA Bucks are an incentive opportunity titions. Participants for the soils contest Laila Ali was a guest speaker. They attend- nadi McCain, Austin Schaffner, Sam Shil-
for students to receive FFA bucks for com- included Ty Creamer, Ericka Dennison, An- ed the third, final session where Mic Ebling ling, Mady Underwood, and Beau Zuver)
peting in CDEs and participating in other dyn Haynes, Ian Hoffman, Brianna Oran- from Not Impossible was the guest speaker. and Novice Parliamentary Procedure (Kodi
activities outside of the classroom. Those day, Chase Whitman, Laurynn Wieland, Brenner, Ericka Dennison, Jozlyn Jones,
FFA bucks can be used for the auction at and Matthew Wyse. Members who repre- In November the chapter participated Olivia McKinney, Hunter Leupp, Sarah
the end of the year to receive prizes of their sented the chapter for the agronomy con- in several Career Development Events as Laney, Avrie Reed, and Chase Whitman)
choosing. On Thursday, the chapter’s offi- test included Austin Schaffner, Baiden well as recognized the accomplishments teams competed in the Sub-District Parlia-
cer team held a Burger Bash for the teach- Jones, Beau Zuver, Jack Blaisdell, Mady of new members. On November 7th four mentary Procedure Contest at Four County
ers and staff of the Millcreek-West Unity Underwood, and Sam Shilling. members, Kodi Brenner, Mady Underwood, Career Center. Later that same evening, the
School system. During lunch, the teachers Chase Whitman, and Beau Zuver, traveled chapter held a special ceremony, where 27
and staff were served a well cooked meal On the 8th of the following month, 15 to Edon to participate in the Sub-District members received their Greenhand Degrees
for their support throughout the year. members participated in the annual trap Job Interview Contest. Kodi Brenner and and 3 members were awarded their Chap-
Lastly, on Friday, the chapter held their shoot and fall gathering hosted at the Shil- Beau Zuver both finished 2nd in their di- ter Degrees.
annual Animal/Tractor Day. This is when ling residence. There was a competition visions and moved on to the District Job
members are able to either drive a tractor amongst the participants to find who was Interview Contest on November 16th at Ay-
to school or bring a farm animal to school. the most accurate of the members. On Oc-
Students of the school come outside to tober 12th, the chapter participated in the
see the tractors and are introduced to the District One Dairy Cattle Evaluation Con-
livestock. Some of the livestock included test. Participants included Leanna and Lana
dogs, cats, goats, ducks, calves, chickens, Baker, Sara Barnum, Kodi Brenner, Ericka
lambs, turkeys, and rabbits. Dennison, Aleena Rau, Avrie Reed, Chase
Whitman, Laurynn Wieland, Brayden Gor-
Then on June 20th and 21st the new such, Sam Shilling, Mady Underwood,
officer team gathered for the annual offi- and Jack Blaisdell. The top scorers for our
cer training at Hamilton Lake, Indiana. The team were Avrie Reed, Mady Underwood,
team held 3 sessions where they discussed Brayden Gorsuch, and Jack Blaisdell.
plans for the upcoming year and partici-
pated in team bonding exercises and ac- From October 14 to November 11, mem-
tivities. Activities included kayaking on the bers of the chapter participated in the an-
Mongo River, water sports, and swimming. nual fruit sales, with an outstanding profit
From July 10th through the 14th, Kennadi of just over $13,000, with the top seller be-
McCain and Miss Frey attended the Ohio ing Laurynn Wieland.
FFA camp at Camp Muskingum. While
there Kennadi participated in team building From October 25th through the 27th,
exercises with the state officers and com- members of the Millcreek-West Unity FFA
peted in sport and speaking competitions. chapter traveled to the National FFA Con-
vention held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Other
The Millcreek-West Unity FFA was well than going to the convention, members took
represented at the Williams County Fair tours at the Reproductive Specialty Group,
from September 9th through 16th, through where they learned about sheep breeding.
exhibiting projects and participating in Another tour was held at Traders Point
community service activities. Several mem- Creamery, which is an all organic dairy
bers exhibited livestock projects, while a farm where the members learned about or-
majority of members exhibited still projects, ganic, sustainable farming. Members also
including woodworking, electrical, con- toured Umbarger Feeds, where they learned
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North Central FFA

North Central FFA Year In Review NORTH CENTRAL FFA ... Front Row L-R: Nathan Stembridge-Treasurer, Taylor Fenicle-Reporter, Erin Ryan-Vice
President, Josh Bailey-Sentinel, Allyson Fenicle-President, Hayden Haas-Student Advisor 2nd Row L-R: Jess Tracey-
The North Central FFA has had a very full and eventful Advisor, Jack Bailey, Makayla Meyers, Alex Lehsten, Kailey Siebeneck, Ashlyn Helms, Peggy Michael 3rd Row L-R:
year thus far, full of member accomplishments. The sum- Josh Wehrle-Secretary, Luke Zuver, Jack Zenz, Devin Cooksey, Justin Vassar, Levi Williams, Kimmy Knepper. 4th
mer months leading up to the new school year found NC Row L-R: Ashlee Burger, Kyleigh Westfall, Maizie Zimmerman, Joselyn Keller, Chelsea Cheesbro, Chace Boothman,
FFA members volunteering at various community events Cody Tomblin 5th Row L-R: Kendee Hollstein, Travis Schmunk, Colton Schmunk, Tyler Cheesbro, Sidney Bell, Payton
such as the summer lunch program, the Kaleb McLaugh- Taylor 6th Row L-R: Makayla Brown, Derek Morris, Mike Cummins, Manny Cruz, Brandon Baker, Griffin McEwen 7th
lin Memorial Ride, and two days at the Ohio State Fair; Row L-R: Chase Seabolt, Dylan Bryan, Adrian Salazar, Santiago Cadena, Larry Spieth, Matt Pace.
members spent one day with the Ohio FFA Association
interacting with fairgoers and informing them about FFA OFFICER TEAM ... Josh Bailey-Sentinel, Allyson Fenicle-
and Ohio Agriculture. The second day was spent volun- President, Josh Wehrle-Secretary, Taylor Fenicle-Report-
teering with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association in their er, Hayden Haas-Student Advisor, Nathan Stembridge-
steak barn; time spent volunteering at the Ohio State Fair Treasurer, Erin Ryan-Vice President.
is a favorite of NC FFA members.

The school year began with the Williams County Fair;
NC FFA members were successful across all species of
livestock, as well as crop and still project exhibits. The
end of fair marked the beginning of the annual fruit sale
fundraiser, which proved to be extremely successful this
year; we are appreciative of member’s efforts in selling
and the community’s support of the program. October
took us to Indianapolis, Indiana for the National FFA Con-
vention where we celebrated the achievements of NC FFA
members, Ethan Douglass, Adam Knepper, and Dakota
Pitts as they received their American FFA Degree.

As we moved in to the holiday season, the chapter par-
ticipated in several community service projects. We par-
ticipate in Adopt-a-Platoon’s Stockings for Soldiers cam-
paign each year; FFA members collect and donate various
toiletry items, snacks, and other items to fill Christmas
stockings. These stockings are then sent to military men
and women serving overseas; the chapter sent almost
60 stockings this year. In addition to Stockings for Sol-
diers, the chapter also “adopts” a local family within the
school district that has fallen on hard times and cannot
provide gifts for the children of the family. FFA members
purchase toys and clothes for each member of the fam-
ily, wrap them, and then deliver them. The Mechanical
Principals class also built a 4ft tall Barbie house, as our
family this year was all girls!

Christmas break gave all members a time to refresh
and prepare for an active spring schedule. We returned to
school and began the task of completing state and nation-
al award applications. Jessica Cheesbro, Jessi Cummins,
Josh Roesener, Megan Ulrich, and Brock Zuver have suc-
cessfully submitted American FFA Degrees. These appli-
cations are awaiting state and national approval with fi-
nal results being available in March. Nathan Stembridge
received a gold rating on his Treasurer’s and will be rec-
ognized for his efforts at the Ohio FFA Convention in May.

Currently, we are planning for spring contest season,
as well as our annual member recognition banquet, be-
ing held March 15. Members are practicing and prepar-
ing to compete in the Floriculture, Veterinary Science,
Ag Mechanics Skills, Wildlife Management, Nature Inter-
pretation, Poultry Management, General Livestock Judg-
ing, and Equine Management CDE’s. The school year will
wrap up with the Ohio FFA Convention and our annual
elementary ag awareness day; NC FFA members plan six
educational stations that pre-K thru 6th grade students
rotate through. Sessions will be about various topics
within the agriculture industry, and FFA members will
bring in livestock for students to view.

Looking ahead to next year, we plan to be as active, if
not more than we were this year!

AMERICAN FFA DEGREE RECIPIENTS ... Ethan Doug-
lass, Adam Kneeper, and Dakota Pitts represented North
Central FFA at the National FFA Convention this past
October by being one of this year’s 3789 American FFA
Degree recipients!

PROFICIENCY WINNER ... Megan Ulrich received first STATE FFA DEGREE RECIPIENTS ... Three NC FFA
place honors in the beef production – entrepreneurship members received their State FFA Degree at the 2017
category of Ohio FFA’s proficiency awards. Ohio FFA Convention. Pictured from left to right: Jessica
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Pettisville FFA

NORTH CENTRAL FFA ... First row L to R: Stetson Aeschliman, Sentinel; Kayla Wyse, Secretary; Gretchen Lee, Student Advisor; Jordan Skates, President; Kendal Pursel, Vice
President; Mauricea Crouch, Treasurer; Drake McKeever, Reporter; Sarah Beck, Chapter Sweetheart.. Second Row L to R: Dylan King, Josh Reynolds, David Kidd, Jaret Rychener,
Preston Stevens, Elizabeth Sauder, Kendi Nofziger.. Third Row L to R: William Fenton, Zach Morrison, Brandi Schnitkey, Logan Rufenacht, Sam Rychener, Eli Grieser, Elizabeth
Beck, Madeleine Wixom, Calvin Nofziger.. Fourth Row L to R: Jessie McWatters, Kaitlyn Wiemken, Lexi Sauder, Nick Davis, Matt Rupp, Jaton Zuver, Kiyah Williams, Devon
Brown. . Fifth Row L to R: Jasmine Rodriguez, Brayden Barret, Isaac St. John, Wesley Borton, Andrew Hulbert, Blake Eyer, Kearsten Zuver, Brett Coopshaw, Felipe Chavez..
Missing from picture: Devin Beltz, Tony Stuckey, Haden Bevard (deceased), Graeme Jacoby, Amy Jo Hitt, Sam Wilburn.

Pettisville FFA Looks Back At Their Year In Review

2017 was a good year Beck was crowned chapter a campfire. mental Science. Plus, the chapter put on events and “Living to Serve” atti-
for the Pettisville FFA. sweetheart and the 2017- FALL ACTIVITIES Chrysta Beck earned the like Animal Day, Pancake tudes. The Pettisville FFA
Here is a summary of some 2018 officer team was in- American FFA Degree and Breakfast and Food for looks forward to continuing to
events and happenings for stalled. Several chapter mem- was named the Star over America. These activities work in our community.
a year in review. bers displayed items at American in Agriscience. are important to teach
STATE FFA the Fulton County Fair members “Doing to Learn” Drake McKeever,
CDE EVENTS CONVENTION and won multiple prizes Throughout the year Pettisville FFA Reporter
A group of FFA mem- Twenty-four chapter for soil boards, welds, and
bers participated in the members attended State crops. The seniors orga- TREE PACKING ... The sophomore class works very hard as they package trees for the
Wildlife CDE, and placed FFA Convention. Two nized and served a meal at Fulton County SWCD to give to 1st graders throughout the county to take home.
first in districts and 11th members competed in the Rupp Seeds Genetics Day.
in state. The members that state proficiency contest. And later in the fall the
participated were Jordan Jacob Dennis placed first FFA held a raffle for FFA
Skates, Zach Morrison, in Agriscience Research- member Hayden Bevard.
Drake McKeever, Mad- Plant Systems and Gretch- And, Mauricea Crouch was
eleine Wixom, Stetson Ae- en Lee placed second in the top salesman with over
schliman, Tony Stuckey Agriscience Research – In- $4000 in our annual fall
and Kiyah Williams. Next tegrated Systems. Den- sales.
in Parliamentary Proce- nis was also named Ohio
dure members placed sec- Star in Agriscience. Jor- NATIONAL FFA
ond in sub-district, then in dan Skates, Gretchen Lee, CONVENTION
districts they placed sixth. James Eicher, and Cait- Eleven members at-
Those members were Jor- lyn Beck received State tended the National FFA
dan Skates, Kendal Pur- FFA Degrees. And, Jordan Convention in Indianap-
sel, Mauricea Crouch, Skates, Secretary, and olis, Indiana. Chrysta
Drake McKeever, Gretchen Kendal Pursel, Treasurer, Beck, Madeleine Wixom,
Lee, Kayla Wyse, Brandi received recognition for Sarah Beck, Elizabeth
Schnitkey and Elizabeth their gold-rated officer Beck, Gretchen Lee, Matt
Beck. Placing 7th in the books. Placing first in Rupp, Kayla Wyse, Jor-
state were Jacob Dennis, Agriscience Fair were Kay- dan Skates, Jessie Mc-
John Rufenacht, Lynnsey la Wyse, Gretchen Lee and Watters, Lexi Sauder, and
Crouch and Ben Gray in Jordan Skates. Jacob Dennis. Gretchen
the Farm Business Man- OFFICER TRAINING Lee, Kayla Wyse, and Jor-
agement Contest. The 2017-2018 officer dan Skates participated in
team and assistant officers national agriscience fair.
BANQUET attended a two day sum- Gretchen Lee placed 2nd
The chapter held its mer retreat at a chalet in in Division 5 Animal Re-
67th annual banquet on July. The officers learned search, Kayla Wyse placed
April 6th, 2017. Sixteen about leadership skills 1st in Division 3 Plant Re-
members received there and discussed goals they search and Jordan Skates
Greenhand Degrees and had for the chapter and its placed 2nd in Environ-
sixteen members received members. The retreat also
their Chapter FFA Degrees. allowed officers to bond
John and Susan Dennis with each other with ac-
and Chris and Char Lee tivities like fishing, paddle
both received the Honor- boating and sitting around
ary Chapter Degree. Sarah

GREATER FFA AWARDS ... Chrysta NATIONAL CONVENTION ... These members went to National FFA Convention for ses-
Beck poses as she holds her sions, workshops, the career expo and a tour at the Indiana State Museum. (In the back)
GOODPAERRFEORAMILNWG PAROYDSUCATS plaque for winning Ameri- Matt Rupp. (L to R Second Row) Kayla Wyse, Elizabeth Beck, Jordan Skates, Lexi Saud-
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Stryker FFA

STRYKER FFA ... In the front row, from left to right: Advisor Mr. Matt Arnos, Officers; Samantha Haas (Reporter) Reece Hall (Treasurer) Kristian Grapengeter (Senti-
nel) Jeffrey Neville (Secretary) Haley Doehrmann (Vice President) Levi Chappuis (President). Middle row: CJ Hart, Matha Ferguson, Sophia Kerr, Heather hart, Amanda
Oberlin, Wyatt Short, Logan Boetz. Back row: Alex Hardy, Tristin Samson, Emma Grime, Noah Huffman, Amos Sloan, Corbyn Heath. Missing from the photo: Annaleise
Campbell, Mark Short, Stephanie Lolmaugh.

It’s A New Year For Stryker FFA
It’s a new year and Stryker FFA is FFA chapter and he also had us par-
back! In just the past semester Stryk- ticipate in different leadership activi-
er FFA has participated in many ac- ties as well as teaching the 8th graders
tivities that have benefited others as about FFA and why they should join
well as promoted our FFA chapter. In in the following year. On November
early August, some of our members 6th, members; Samantha Haas and
participated in our local Summer- Matha Dell attended leadership night
fest Parade. We walked through town at Edgerton high school. While there
and handed out FFA flyers and can- we engaged in a few activities that
dy to the people that attended. This were intended to help us become bet-
year at the Williams County Fair we ter leaders in the future. (There were
had many students make and sub- over 100 District 1 Members in at-
mit projects. We submitted 53 still tendance) In November on the 7th,
projects, 2 exhibitors, and there were Stryker FFA member Samantha Haas
8 livestock entries. In October, mem- participated in Sub-District Job Inter-
bers; Levi Chappuis, and Samantha view CDE at Edon High School. “It was
Haas attended the 2017 National FFA an experience that I will never forget,
Convention and Expo. in Indianapolis. mainly because I was so nervous.”
There were roughly about 67,000 FFA Upcoming this year in our Agricul-
members total in attendance. While at ture Shop class the following projects
National Convention they participated will be worked on/completed: a ticket
in fun engaging activities with other booth for our sports complex, Projects
chapters, such as an obstacle course. for next year’s williams county fair, a
While there we also had the opportu- Land leveler, a chainsaw carving, Ped-
nity to learn more about most of the al tractor pulling sled for this year’s
booths in the convention center. Every FFA week, Electrical and plumbing
session that they attended was very in- on a scale house, a plastic injection
formative as well as very information- molder, and a new updated 3D printer
al. “It’s safe to say that we both had for our classroom. Also currently one
a very good time in Indianapolis, even of our AG. classes is working on print-
though it was raining half the time ing different 3D parts to make a harp.
outside.” On Monday September 18th, We have many new, fun, and challeng-
the former Ohio State FFA President ing projects for our students and can’t
Ryan Matthews came in to visit our wait to get started on them!

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state and national conventions, conferences and conduct other necessary business for their chapter to operate on a yearly basis. To encourage members to help raise funds for
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